STANDARD IX QUSTION PAPER 2011

Q. 1. When a car of mass 1,800 kg moving

with a speed of 10 m/s is brought to
rest, covers a distance of 50 m and
stops. What will be the force acting on
the car?
(1)180 N
(2) -180 N (3) 1,800 N
(4) -1,800 N
Q. 2. 1 Nm-2 = ___________
(1) 109 dyne cm-2
(2) 10-1 dyne
cm2
(3)101 dyne cm
(4) 109 dyne cm2
Q. 3. When a body is floating on a liquid,
weight of the displaced liquid is equal
to __________
(1)volume of the body
(2) weight of
the body (3) mass of the Body
(4)
area of the body
Q. 4. In the context of the following diagram,
choose the correct statement:
(1) Heat is retained due to CO2
(2) Green house does not radiate heat
(3) Heat is transferred by radiation and
retained due to the internal reflection.
(4) Heat collected in a green house is
not related with the incident radiation.

Q. 7. What is the period of rotation of

Mercury?
(1) 1 year
(2) 49 days
(3) 58 days
(4) 160 days
Q. 8. Water cycle, formation of coal, air
moving from one place to another are
examples of which law?
(1) Netwon's laws
(2) Law of gravitational force
(3) Law of conservation of energy
(4) Pascal's principle
Q. 9. Observe the graph for object A and
object B and select the correct option:

(DIAGRAM)
(1) Graph for two objects having
unequal velocities
(2) Graph for two objects having equal
velocities
(3) Graph for two objects having equal
velocities in opposite direction
(4) Graph for two objects having
unequal velocities in opposite direction
Q. 10.

Rainbow formed due to the

fountain at crossroads will be seen in
which direction in the morning?
(1) North
(2) West
(3) North-West
(4) South-West

Q. 5. Choose the correct option:

300 Angstrom = ________ mm.
(1) 1/30
(2) 30
-7
(3) 300 x 10
(4) 300 x 10-10

Q. 11.

The acceleration due to gravity

at a height h from surface of the Earth
is given by ______
[Diagram]

Q. 6. Identify the change in potential energy

of a spring when it comes back to its
original position from compressed
position.
(1) Increases
(2) Decreases
(3) Remains unchanged
(4) Potential energy is reduced to zero

Q. 12.

A stone is dropped in the water.

It strikes the surface of the water after
2 sec. Calculate the distance covered
by the stone in air as well as the
velocity at which it strikes the water. (g
= 9.8 m/s2)
(1) 19.6 m and 19.6 m/s respectively
(2) 1.96 m and 19.6 m/s respectively
(3) 19.6 m and 1.96 m/s respectively
(4) 1.96 m and 1.96 m/s respectively

(DIAGRAM)

Q. 18.
Q. 13.

A liquid is filled in differently

shaped vessels kept on the same table
as shown in the figure. Which vessel
will have the highest pressure at the
bottom?

(DIAGRAM)

Q. 14.

Q. 15.

Which of the following

represents the distance between two
successive compressions?
(1 l4
(2)
(3) 2
(1) /2
The apparent loss in weight of a
body fully immeresed in a liquid
depends on which factors?
a. Mass of the body
c. Density of the liquid
b. Volume of the body
d. Gravitational acceleration at the

The section A of the thermos

flask shown in the figure will stop heat
transfer by which of the following
methods?
(1) Conduction
(2) Conduction and convection
(3) Convection and radiation
(4) Conduction, convection and
radiation
Q. 19.
Identify the odd one out in
context of sound:
(1) RADAR
(2) SONAR
(3) Sonography
(4) Bat
Q. 20.

When white light is allowed to

pass through a prism, which colour
deviates the most?
(1) Red
(2) Violet
(3) Yellow
(4) Blue

Q. 21.

When a block is immersed in

three different liquids namely A, B and
C, the result are seen as shown in the
figure. What can be concluded from the
observations ?

place
(1) a and b
(3) c and d
Q. 16.

Q. 17.

(2) b and c
(4) b, c and d

What are the reasons behind

formation of mist in nature?
a. Temperature of air falls suddenly and
drastically
b. Temperature of air falls below
dewpoint
c. Small amount of condensation
occurs
d. Humidity increases
(1) Only a
(2) a and d
(3) b and c (4) only d
Which type of shadow will be
formed when a translucent body is kept
in front of a single source of light?
(1) Dark
(2) Faint
(3) Double (4) No shadow will be
formed

(DIAGRAM)

(1) Density of liquid C is maximum

(2) Density of liquid A is maximum
(3) Density of A + Density of B =
Density of C
(4 Density of A x Density of B = Density
of C
Q. 22.

What are Bosons?

(1) Microchip
(2) Amplifier
(3) Sub-atomic particles (4) Super
conductor
Q. 23.

Choose the correct statement for

mackeral fishing?
(1) Heavy weights are attached at
several points onto the net
(2) Net is allowed to flow freely from a
fixed pole (3) Floats are attached at
several points onto the net

(4) Floats are attached to the upper

border and weights are attached to the
lower border of the net.
Q. 24.

Q. 25.

Q. 26.

A person standing in a valley

between two hills fired a gun and heard
first echo after 0.5 sec. If the second
echo is heard after 0.9 sec.,
what will be the distance between two
hills?
(1) 288 m (2) 238 m
(3)248 m
(4)245 m
How much time did Yuri Gagarin
spend in space? (1) One and a half
hour (2) 98 minutes
(3)108 minutes
(4) 1 hour 25
minutes
Observe the following figure. At
11.55 am, both the containers were
brought in shadow temperature of
water in both containers A and B was
95 c. What will be the respective
temperatures. of water in container A
and container B at 12.05 pm?
1) 96 C, 89 C
(2) 91 C, 91 C
(3) 89 C, 91 C
(4) 95 c, 96 C

Q. 27.

A lightning conductor has a

pointed shape and it is made up of
Copper. A thick strip is attached to it.
Which metal is used for this strip?
(1) Silver
(2) Copper
(3) Aluminium (4) Cast iron

(2) A - Leclanche Cell, B - Dry Cell

(3) A - Car Battery, B - Daniel Cell
(4) A - Pencil Cell, B - Button Cell
Q. 29.

What will be the weather

forecast, if a gradual decrease in
atmospheric pressure is observed?
(1) Heavy storm (2) Decrease in
temperature
(3) Clear sky
(4) Possibility of rain
Q. 30.

Q. 31.

Which of the following is not a

Carbon compound?
(1) Feathers
(2) Polythene
(3) Caustic soda
(4) Cork
Q. 32.
An element X combines with
another element Y to form a compound
XY3. Select the correct option for the
above reaction.
(1) X contains three electrons in its
outermost orbit.
(2) Y is a metal.
(3) X gains three electrons during
formation of a compound.
(4) Y looses three electrons during
formation of a compound.
Q. 33.

(DIAGRAM)
Q. 28.

Observe the figure and choose

the correct option for A and B
respectively.

(Electrical Energy) (Chemical Energy)

(1) A - Zinc-Carbon Cell, B - NickelCadmium Cell

What will happen when Calcium

oxide is dissolved in water?
a. Reaction will be endothermic
b. It will give out Oxygen bubbles
c. Reaction will-be exothermic
d. It will give out Hydrogen

(1) a and b (2) Only c

(4) Only d
Q. 34.

(DIAGRAM)

Choose the correct option for a

geostationary satllite where E
represents the Earth and S the satellite.
(DIAGRAM)

(3) b and c

Which of the following water

body will have most saline water?
(1) Estuary.
(2) Equatorial ocean.
(3) Polar ocean.
(4) Spring water from mountain peaks.

Q. 35.
Choose the correct pair from the
following:
(1) Silver - Aurum
(2) Tin Wolfram
(3) Tungsten - Stannum (4) Lead Plumbum

c. Red litmus remains red

d. Blue litmus remains blue
(1) a and c
(3) b and d
Q. 42.

Q. 36.

How many atoms are there in

the following compound?
K2SO4AI2(S04)324H2O
(1)34

Q. 37.

(2) 96

(3) 42

(4)45

Why do all liquids evaporate

even at room temperature?
(1) Molecules of liquid have less energy
(2) Some molecules of liquid have more
energy
(3) Molecules of liquid convert
themselves into vapour when they
come in contact with air
(4) Molecules continue to be in random
motion
(DIAGRAM)

Q. 38. Identify the group of metalloids from

the following:
(1) Sb, Al, B
(2) B. Sb, V
(3) Bi, Sb, Ge
(4) Sc, Sb, W
Q. 39.

Select the correct set up for

laboratory preparation of Carbon
dioxide.
(DIAGRAM)

Q. 40.

Q. 41.

Which of the following

instruments is based on principle of
Tyndall effect?
(1) Lactometer
(2)
Kaleidoscope
(3) Turbidimeter
(4) Periscope
Complete the following
statement: When we-dip litmus paper
in CH3COOH solution, we can observe
that:
a. Blue litmus turns red
b. Red litmus turns blue

Select the correct statement for

22 carat Gold. (1) It is a mixture of
Copper and Gold.
(2) It is an amalgam of Copper and
Gold
(3) It is a suspension of Copper in Gold
(4) It is a homogeneous mixture of
Copper and Gold

Q. 43.
hydroxide?
(1) It
(2) It
(3) It
(4) It
Q. 44.

(2) b and c
(4) Only a

What is the use of Magnesium

is
is
is
is

added to acidic soil .

added to alkaline soil
used as an antacid
used as a fertilizer

What will be the number of

neutrons in the following elements?
(DIAGRAM)
23

24
Na,

40
Mg,

11
12
19
(1) 23, 24, 40
(2) 11, 12, 18
(3) 34, 35, 58
Q. 45.
Identify the odd one out on basis
of classification of matter:
(1) Perfume spray
(2) Ajinomoto (Monosodium Glutamate)
(3) Ink
(4) Soframycin cream
Q. 46.

The particles are ________.

(1) Helium nuclei
(2) Deuterium

atoms
(3) Helium anions
molecules
Q. 47.

(4) Helium

Which of the following is present

in enamel paints?
(1) Lead
(2) Shiny layer on inner side of shell
(mother of pearl)

(3) Manganese
(4) Zinc
Q. 48.

Q. 49.

Q. 50.

Q. 51.

How does activated charcoal

work in the water purifier?
(1) By absorbing impurities
(2) By adsorbing impurities
(3) By precipitating impurities
(4) By coagulating impurities
What will be the valency of
Chlorine in each of the following?
MgCl2, NaCl, AlC13
(1) 2, 1, 3
(2) 2, 3, 1
(3) 1, 1, 1
(4) 3, 2,-1
Graphite is not used for _________
(1) insulation
(2) lubrication
(3) illumination
(4) writing
How many groups and periodsare there in the Modern Periodic Table?
(1)16 Groups and 5 Periods
(2) 6 Groups and 18 Periods
(3) 7 Groups and 16 Periods
(4) 18 Groups and 7 Periods
(DIAGRAM)

Q. 52.

Select the odd one out on the

basis of oxidation-reduction reaction:
(1) Lightning
(2) Making Vanaspati ghee
(3) Cleaning by bleaching powder
(4) Rusting

Q. 53.

Which symbol was suggested by

Dalton for Sulphur?
(DIAGRAM)

Q. 54.

How will you separate mixture of

acetone and water?
(1) Separating funnel
(2)Decantation
(3) Evaporation
(4) Fractional distillation

Q. 55.

Identify the isotope of Oxygen

from the following:
(DIAGRAM)

Q. 56. Which of the following is not used in

welding?
(1) Oxymethylene flame
(2) Oxyacetylene flame
(3) Oxyethylene flame
(4) Oxyhydrogen flame
Q. 57. What will be the maximum number of
electrons in sixth orbit of an atom?
(1) 72
(2) 50
(3) 36
(4)
144
Q. 58. Which of the following does not exhibit
allotropy?
(1) Sulphur (2) Boron
(3) Phosphorus
(4) Carbon
Q. 59.

Why mercury is not a metalloid?

(1) Its density is very high
(2) It is lustrous
(3) It is an electron donor
(4) It exists in liquid state at room
temperature
Q. 60.

For a compound, relative

proportion by atomic mass of Iodine
and Oxy was found to be 254: 80. What
is the molecular formula of the
compound ? (Atomic mass of Iodine is
127 and that of Oxygen is 16)
(1) I2O5
(2) I5O2
(3) I4O2
(4)O2I5

Q. 61.
The coir is made up of which
type of tissue?
(1) Parenchyma
(2) Collenchyma
(3) Aerenchyama (4) Sclerenchyma
. Q. 62.
Which of the following is not a
prokaryote?
(1) Euglena
(2) Streptomyces
(3) Blue-green algae
(4)
Pseudomonas

Q. 63.

With reference to blood

donation, select the correct option:

Q. 71.

For any adult human being, the

number 168/98 mm of Hg denotes
_________
(1) Low blood pressure
(2) High blood pressure
(3) Medium blood pressure
(4) Normal blood pressure

Q. 72.

Addition of which of the following

in food is responsible for destruction
vitamin C content?
(1) Tartaric axid
(2) Water
(3) Ascorbic acid (4) Sodium
bicarbonate

Q. 73.

What is the function of stomata?

a. Exchange of gases
b. Transpiration
c. Water balance
(1) Only b
(2) a and b
(3) a, b and c
(4) Only a

(DIAGRAM)

Q. 64.

Which hygroscopic crystals are

in the pouches that are placed in
leather articles or in medicine bottles?
(1) Selenium oxide (2) Silica gel
(3) Gelatin
(4) Calcium oxalate

Q. 65.

Q. 66.

Identify this bird.

(1) The Peahen
(2) The Great Indian.
Bustard
(3) The Cattle Egret
(4) The Cormorant
Identify the odd one out on the
basis of regeneration capacity:
(1) Hydra
(2) Sycon
(3) Ophiothrix
(4) Petromyzon

Q. 67.
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Q. 68.

Q. 69.

Q. 70.

Choose the correct pair:

Yeast - Sporogenesis :
Chlorella - Segmentation
Potato - Binary fission
Mucor - Fragmentation

What is the advantage of

growing crops under mulch (Plastic
cover laid on soil)?
(1) It reduces soil temperature.
(2) It helps in condensation of water
evaporated from soil
(3) Crops get shade
(4) It saves on fertilizers and pesticides
Which of the following is not
used for locomotion?
(1) Parapodia
(2)Pseudopodia
(3) Siphon
(4) Tentacles
Identify the odd one out on the
basis of marine ecosystem:
(1) Crab
(2) Prawn
(3) Apple- Snail
(4) Octopus

Q. 74.
Why Penicillin does not affect
human cells?
(1) Hurnan cells have specific proteins
(2) Human cells have vacuoles
(3) Human cells produce antibodies
against Penicillin
(4) Human cells do not have cell wall

Q. 75.

Saffola oil is extracted from

which of the following?
(1) Kardai seeds
(2) Corn
(3) Sunflower seeds
(4) Soyabean

Q. 76.

The endoskeleton of electric ray

is a made up of
___________.
(1) Calcium. (2) cartilage
(3) scales
(4) bones

Q. 77.

Which of the following is

generally grown on rice husk?
(1) Methi
(2) Anthurium
(3) Mushroom (4) Mint

Q. 78.

Green house effect is generally

related to which of the following?
(1) Depletion of Ozone layer
(2) Global warming
(3) Use of CFL
(4) All of the above

(4) Hepatitis C and E

Q. 85.
Harit Sena is associated with
(1) Green revolution.
(2) Deforestation
(3) Social forestry
(4)Horticulture

Q. 79.

For the experiment shown in the

figure, why does the part of the leaf
inside that : jar fail Iodine test?
(DIAGRAM)

Q. 86.
Choose the odd pair from the
following:
(1)AIDS: ELISA
(2) Whooping Cough: Triple
(3) TB BCG
(4) Typhoid: TAB

(1) There is no Carbon dioxide in the jar

(2) Leaf is depigmented by Ethyl
alcohol
(3) Due to Potassium hydroxide, strong
acidic medium is formed in the jar
(4) Stopper cuts-off water supply to the
leaf
Q. 80.

Identify the organism having

proboscis.
(1)Hydra
(2) Oyster
(3) White ant
(4) House fly

Q. 81.

Which of the following is the

correct set of examples under the
particular group:
(1) Monocot: Orchid, lack fruit
(2)Bryophyta: Riccia, Spirogyra
(3) Angiosperms: Pitcher plant, Cactus
(4) Gymnosperms: Casuarina, Deodar

Q. 82.
Identify the odd one out of the
following:
(1) Echidna (2) Whale
(3) Bat
(4) Walrus
Q. 83.

What is inter cropping?

(1) Organic farming
(2) Crop rotation
(3) Growing crops simultaneously
(4) Growing crops between two seasons
Q. 84.
There is no vaccine for which of
the following?
(1) Hepatitis A and B
(2) Hepatitis A and B
(3) Hepatitis B and D

Q. 87.

Identify the odd one out on the

basis of capacity of self duplication.
(1) Sieve tubes
(2) Plastids
(3) Lysosomes
(4) Nucleus

Q. 88.

Why cocoons are boiled in water

before obtaining silk thread from them?
(1) To disinfect cocoon
(2) To decolourise cocoon
(3) To prevent fungal growth on silk
thread
(4) To kill the worm inside

Q. 89.

Diarrohoea is not a symptom of

which of the following diseases?
(1) Typhoid Oh Hepatitis (2) Cholera
(3) Enteritis
(4)

Q.90 What type of soil is used for making

,Ga~esh idols ?
(1) Multani mitti
(2) Kaolin
(3) Loarny soil
(4) Teracotta
Q. 91.

People in Kerala are demanding

a ban on which insecticide for being
responsible for genetic disorders?
(1) Endrine
(2) Copper oxychloride
(3) Diclofenac
(4) Endosulfan

Q. 92 Complete the following statement:

Earthquake in Japan has resulted in a
shift in the Earth's axis. This has lead
to.

(1) the Earth to spin a tiny bit faster

(2) the Earth to spin a tiny bit slower
(3) no change in speed of the Earth
(4) slight change in the length of an
year
Q. 93.

What does .in stand for in any

web address like www.xyz.in?
(1) India
(2) Institute
(3) Inclusive (4) International

Q. 94.

Which type of cells will be used

in a non-veg burger without
slaughtering animals?
(1) Stem cells
(2) Bonemarrow cells
(3) Muscle cells
(4) Animal
cells

Q. 95.

Select the energy efficient, TV

from the following:
(1) Cathode-ray tube TV. (2) Plasma TV
(3) LED TV
(4) LCD TV

Q. 96.

What is the unit. of measure

level of radiation in surrounding?
(1) Gandela
(2)Erg
(3) Sievert
(4) Kelvert

Q. 97.
What is the role of the
pacemaker in heart?
(1) To regulate functioning of valves of
heart
(2) To regulate number of beats of
heart
(3) To regulate flow of blood through
heart
(4) To regulate
ventricular contraction
Q. 98.

Which of the following is used in

sound-proof glass?
(1) Mass loaded vinyl
(2) Polyurethin
flint
(3) Mercury film
(4) Glass
wool net

Q. 94.

What is plaster of Paris (POP)?

(1) Calcium carbonate (2) Calcium
sulphate
(3) Silicon oxide
(4) Silicon
dioxide

Q. 100
Tarapur power plant which
recorded 400 days of uninterrupted
power generation in 2010 is a
_____power plant.
(1) nuclear
(2) thermal .
(3) thermo nuclear (4) Hydro electric