SAMPLE PAPER 1 PERIODIC

ASSESSMENT –3(2023-24)
• Check that this question paper contains 4printed pages.
• Set number given on the right hand side of the question paper should be written on the title
page of the answer book by the candidate.
• Check that this question paper contains 19questions .
• Write down the Serial Number of the question in the left side of the margin before
attempting it.
• 15 minutes cooling time has been allotted to read this question paper only and do not write
any answer on the answer book during this period.

SUB: SCIENCE (THEORY)

CLASS -IX
Time: 1h 30 mins Maximum Marks: 40
General Instructions:
(i) The question paper comprises four section A,B,C and D. There are 19 questions
in the question paper. All questions are compulsory.
(ii) Section–A - question no. 1 to 10 - all questions and parts thereof are of one
mark each. These questions contain multiple choice questions (MCQs),very
short answer questions and assertion - reason type questions. Answers to these
should be given in one word or one sentence.
(iii) Section–B - question no. 11,12 and13 are short answer type questions, carrying 2
marks each. Answers to these questions should in the range of 30 to 50 words.
(iv) Section–C - question no. 14and 15 short answer type questions, carrying 3
marks .Answers to these questions should in the range of 50 to 80 words.
(v) Section–D – question no. - 16and 17 are long answer type questions carrying 5
marks each. Answer to these questions should be in the range of 80 to 120 words.
(vi) Section E – question no.18 and 19 are case based questions.
(vi) Wherever necessary, neat and properly labeled diagrams should be drawn.
SECTION – A
Select and write the most appropriate option out of the four options given for each
of the questions 1 - 10. There is no negative mark for incorrect response.
1. An element X has valency equal to 3. What will be its formula with carbonate ions?

(a)X2(CO3)3 (b) X2CO3 (c) XCO3 (d)X(CO3)3

1
2. An element X is tetravalent and another element Y is divalent. The compound formed by
these two
elements will be:
1
(a)XY (b) XY2 (c) X2Y (d)XY4
3. Which of the following is not correct about anode rays?
1
(a) Anode rays are also called canal rays
 (b) Anode rays do not originate from anode
(c) Particles of anode rays always carry the same charge and same mass.
(d) Protons are nothing but ionized hydrogen atoms.
4. A girl is carrying a school bag of 3 kg mass on her back and moves 200m on a leveled
road. The work
done against the gravitational force will be (g =10 m/s2)
1
(a) 6 ×103 J (b) 6 J (c) 0.6 J (d) zero

5. A 150 kg car engine develops 500 W for each kg. The force exerted by the car in moving
the
at a speed of 108km/h:
1
(a) 2.5 x102N (b) 0.25x102N (c) 25 x 102 N (d) 0.025 x102 N

6. A ball is dropped from a height of 10 m. If the ball rebounds back to a height of 6

m ,then the energy of the ball is reduced by :(g = 10 m/s2)
1
(a) 80% (b) 40% (c) 120% (d) 60%
7. While doing work and running ,you move your organs like hands ,legs etc. Which among
the following is
correct?
1
(a) Smooth muscles contract and pull the ligament to
move the bones. (b) Smooth muscles contract and
pull the tendons to move the bones.
(c) Skeletal muscles contract and pull the ligament to move the bones.
(d) Skeletal muscles contract and pull the tendon to move the bones.

8. The water conducting tissue generally present in gymnosperm is:

1
(a) vessels (b) sieve tubes (c) tracheid (d) xylem fibres

For question numbers 9and 10, two statements are given- one labeled Assertion (A) and the
other labeled Reason (R).Select the correct answer to these questions from the codes (a), (b), (c)
and (d) as given below:

(a) Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true, and reason (R) is correct explanation of the
assertion.
(b) Both assertion (A) and reason(R) are true, but reason (R) is not the correct explanation
of the assertion. (c) Assertion (A) is true, but reason (R) is false.
(d) Assertion (A) is false, but reason (R) is true.
9. Assertion (A): When a boy pulls a box on a horizontal surface with a constant non- zero
force the work
done by gravitational force is zero .
1
 Reason (R): The work done by frictional force is negative when an object is pulled
over a horizontal surface .
10. Assertion(A) :Atomic mass of aluminium is 27u.
1
Reason(R) :An atom of aluminium is 27 times heavier than 1/12th of the mass of
carbon-12 isotope.
SECTION – B

Question No. 11 to 13 are very short answer questions.

11. Write the cations and anions present (if any) in the following compounds:
2
(a) CH3COONa (b) NaCl
(c) H2 (d) NH4NO3
12. The body of mass 50 kg is at rest. The body accelerates at a rate of 2 m/s2 for 10 s.
Calculate the
change in its kinetic energy .
2
13. Explain Thomson’s model of atom. Mention its drawbacks.
2

SECTION – C

Question No.14 and 15 are short

answer questions.
14. (a)Define power . Write its SI unit .
(b) A pump is required to lift 1000kg of water per minute from a well 12m deep and eject
the same amount of water with a speed of 20m/s. Calculate the power of the pump
in lifting the water. Also find out
the power output of the pump.
3
15.
 (a)Identify I and II.
3
(a) Differentiate between them on the basis of matrix.
(b) Name the tissue from the above that is rigid and richly supplied with blood.

SECTION – D
Question No. 16 and 17 are long answer questions.
16. (a) If calcium salt of anion has formula Ca3X2, what is the valency of X?
Write the formula of
5
(i) Sodium salt of X and
(ii) Aluminium salt of X.
(b) An element M has valency 2. Write the formulae of its hydroxide and nitride.
(c) The formula of magnesium sulphate is MgSO4. Write the formula of magnesium
bicarbonate and magnesium nitride.
17. Rohan has a brother who is an athlete. One day Rohan had gone to see his brother
in a racing competition. The race starts and after sometime, Rohan sees his
brother in pain and not able to run properly. He sees that the doctor immediately
applies ice on his knees. Rohan is confused as to why the doctor is applying ice on
his brother’s knees. Can you clear his confusion by stating an appropriate reason?
5
(a)Name the tissue which is flexible but considerable strength.
(b)Write two functions of skeletal connective tissue.
(c) Which type of the connective has great strength, limited flexibility?
(d) Fibers present in dense regular tissue.
SECTION – E
Q.No. 18 and 19 are case-based /data-based questions with 2 to 3 short sub-parts.
Internal choice is provided in one of these sub-parts.
18. Read the following paragraph and answer the following questions.
(1+1+2)
Muscle tissues are soft tissues that make up the different types of muscles in most
animals, and give the ability of muscles to contract. It is also referred to as my propulsive
tissue. Muscle tissue is formed during embryonic development.
 (a) Identify (a)and(c).
(b) State two similarities between a and c.
(c) Distinguish between b and c on the basis of structure and location .

OR

(c) write one point difference between voluntary and involuntary muscle .
19. Read the following paragraph and answer the following questions.
(1+1+2)

A block of mass 30 kg is pulled up by constant force to a certain position in an

inclined plane . The path of the block is shown in the figure given below. A and B
are the initial and final position of the block respectively . :(g = 10 m/s2)

(a) Calculate the work done by the force in moving the block from A to B .
(b) Find the mechanical energy of the block when it is at height of 0.75 m from
position A .
(c) If the object falls from position B , then compute its kinetic energy after it falls
through a height of 1 m . OR
(c) If the object falls from position B , then at what height its potential energy will be half
of its kinetic energy
.

*****
 SAMPLE PAPER 2 FOR PERIODIC ASSESSMENT – III , 2023-24
• Please check that this question paper contains 4 printed pages.
• Check that this question paper contains 19 questions .
• Write down the Serial Number of the question in the left side of the margin before
attempting it.

CLASS -IX
SUB: SCIENCE (THEORY)
Time: 1h 30 mins Maximum Marks: 40 General Instructions:
(i) The question paper comprises five sections A,B,C,D and E. There are 19 questions
in the question paper. All questions are compulsory.
(ii)Section–A - question no. 1 to 10 - all questions are of one mark each. These
questions contain multiple choice questions (MCQs),very short answer questions
and assertion - reason type questions. Answers to these should be given in one word
or one sentence.
(iii) Section–B - question no. 11,12 and 13 are short answer type questions,
carrying 2 marks each. Answers to these questions should in the range of 30 to
50 words.
(iv) Section–C - question no. 14 and 15 short answer type questions, carrying 3
marks .Answers to these questions should in the range of 50 to 80 words.
(v) Section–D – question no. - 16 and 17 are long answer type questions carrying 5
marks each. Answer to these questions should be in the range of 80 to 120
words.
(vi) Section E – question no.s 18 and 19 are case based questions.
(vi) Wherever necessary, neat and properly labeled diagrams should be drawn.

SECTION – A
Select and write the most appropriate option out of the four options given for each of
the questions 1 - 10. There is no negative mark for incorrect response.

1. Molecular mass of a molecule of cane sugar (Sucrose) is

(1)
(a) 180 (b) 342 (c) 310 (d) 278
2. An element M forms the oxide M2O3.The formula of its phosphate will be
(1) (a) M2PO4 (b) M3PO4 (c) MPO4
(d) M2(PO4)3
3. Which of the following is not correct about cathode rays?
(1)
(a )Cathode rays travel in straight line (b) Cathode rays produce heating
effect
(c) Cathode rays produce X rays when they strike a surface of hard metal
 (d) Cathode rays are chargeless and massless radiations
4. The mass of a body is increased by 100% and velocity of a body is decreased by
50%. What is the
percentage change in its kinetic energy? Which of them can be a form of kinetic
energy? (1)
(a) 50% (b)56% (c)75% (d)150%
5. Which of them can be a form of kinetic energy?

(a) Energy possessed by a bullet (b) Energy possessed by a train

(c) Energy possessed by a car (d) All of them are correct
(1) 6.Inner surface of fallopian tubes, bronchi and bronchioles are lined by epithelial
cells. Find the type of
epithelia which lines them.
(1)
(a) Squamous epithelium (b) Ciliated epithelium
(c) Columnar (d) Cubical epithelium
7. Which type of tissue changes the diameter of a blood vessel ?
(1)
(a) Squamous epithelial
(b)) smooth muscle
(c)Blood
(d))All of the above
8. In order to increase the amount of work done, we should
(1)
(a) increase the distance over which the force is applied.
(b) decrease the force applied.
(c) decrease the time taken to perform the work. (d)) keep the force and
distance the same.

For question numbers 9 and 10, two statements are given- one labeled Assertion
(A) and the other labeled Reason (R).Select the correct answer to these
questions from the codes (a), (b), (c) and (d) as given below:
(a) Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true, and reason (R) is the correct explanation
of the assertion.
(b) Both assertion (A) and reason(R) are true, but reason (R) is not the correct
explanation of the assertion.
(c) Assertion (A) is true, but reason (R) is false.
(d) Assertion (A) is false, but reason (R) is true.
9. Assertion (A): The percentage of Cu in the different oxides formed by Cu is same.
Reason (R): A chemical compound is always made up of the same elements combined
together in a
fixed proportion by mass.
(1)
 10. Assertion (A): A spring has potential energy, both when it is compressed or
stretched. (1) Reason (R): In compressing or stretching, work is done on
the spring against the restoring force.

SECTION – B
Question No. 11 to 13 are very short answer questions.
11. An element E is trivalent. Write the formula of its (a) Chloride (b)
Sulphide (2)
12. Define Canal rays .Why are they called as canal rays. Write any one property of canal
ray. (2) 13. A force of 10 N acts on a body which has a mass of 2 kg for a
period of 3 seconds. Find out the kinetic
energy acquired by the body in 3 seconds.
(2)

SECTION – C
Question No.14 and 15 are short answer questions.
14. Study the given diagram and answer.
(3)

(a)Name the tissue on the basis of its location.

(b)Explain its structure.
(c) How does it help human being?
15. A 5 kg ball is thrown upwards with a speed of 10 m/s.
(3) (a) Find the potential energy when it reaches the highest point.
(b) Calculate its kinetic energy when it is half way down .
(c) Calculate the height where its velocity is 20% of its original velocity.
SECTION – D
Question No. 16 and 17 are long answer questions.

16. (a) Define polyatomic ions.

(b) How many atoms are present in (i) H2S molecule (ii) PO43-
(c) Write the names of the elements present in (i) Baking Soda (ii) Potassium
Sulphate (5)
17. (a) A tissue transport photosynthetic products in plants. Name it.
(b) State its elements.
 (c) How is it vary from the tissue that transport water in plants. ( Any two)
(5)
. SECTION – E
Q.No. 18 and 19 are case-based /data-based questions with 2 to 3 short sub-parts.
Internal choice is provided in one of these sub-parts.

Read the following paragraph and answer the following questions.

(1+1+2) 18. Neurons are the fundamental units of the nervous system.
Neurons communicate by using electricity and chemicals. The nervous system
operates using an electrochemical process. An electrical charge moves through the
neuron.

(a) Name any two major parts of our body that consist of
nervous tissue. (b) Define a nerve.
(c) Label the above neuron.
OR
(c )What enables us to move rapidly.
19. Read the following paragraph and answer the following questions.
(1+1+2)
The given diagram shows that a simple pendulum consisting of a
bob of mass 100 gm. Initially the bob of the pendulum is at rest at
‘O'. It is then displaced to one side at A. The height of 'A' above ‘O'
is 5 cm.
(Take g = 10 m/s2)
(a) How does the kinetic energy and potential energy of the
bob change when it moves from A to B?
(b) Name the positions where the kinetic energy and the
potential energy of the bob is maximum an minimum
(c) Find the ratio of the potential energy of the bob at A and
P.
OR
(c) Find the velocity of the bob at point P.