Common Half Yearly Examination - 2024
Standard 9 - SCIENCE
Time: 3.00 Hours | Marks: 75
I. Choose the correct answer. Write it with the option. (12x1=12)
- a) mass
- b) weight
- c) time
- d) length
- a) density
- b) pressure
- c) velocity
- d) mass
- a) heating effect
- b) Chemical effect
- c) Flowing effect
- d) magnetic effect
- a) AC only
- b) DC only
- c) both AC and DC
- a) Pure substance
- b) mixture
- c) colloid
- d) suspension
- a) Protons and electrons
- b) only neutrons
- c) electrons and neutrons
- d) Protons and neutrons
- a) Sodium
- b) Mercury
- c) Potassium
- d) Oxygen
- a) green
- b) orange
- c) red
- d) yellow
- a) skin
- b) mouth and nose
- c) ears
- d) eye
- a) 1964
- b) 1954
- c) 1950
- d) 1963
- a) villi
- b) liver
- c) nephron
- d) ureter
- a) flame cells
- b) nephridia
- c) body surface
- d) solenocytes
II. Answer any 7 questions. (Q.No. 22 is compulsory) (7x2=14)
| Speed | Velocity |
|---|---|
| Rate of change of distance. | Rate of change of displacement. |
| It is a scalar quantity. | It is a vector quantity. |
Example: Camphor, Iodine, Dry ice.
Mass Number (A): 16
Number of Protons: 8
Number of Neutrons: 8
Structure:
- Nucleus contains 8 Protons and 8 Neutrons.
- K-shell (1st orbit) contains 2 electrons.
- L-shell (2nd orbit) contains 6 electrons.
- Phototropism: Directional growth movement of a plant part in response to light (e.g., shoot bends towards light).
- Photonasty: Non-directional movement of a plant part in response to light intensity (e.g., opening of Moonflower at night).
Oxidation number of H = +1
Oxidation number of O = -2
$$2(+1) + x + 4(-2) = 0$$ $$2 + x - 8 = 0$$ $$x - 6 = 0$$ $$x = +6$$ The oxidation number of Sulphur is +6.
III. Answer any 7 questions. (Q.No. 32 is compulsory) (7x4=28)
ii) Fill ups (2)
a) Negative acceleration is called .............
b) Area under velocity - time graph shows .............
| Mass | Weight |
|---|---|
| Quantity of matter contained in a body. | Gravitational force exerted on a body. |
| Scalar quantity. Remains constant everywhere. | Vector quantity. Varies from place to place. |
ii) Fill ups:
a) Retardation (or Deceleration)
b) Displacement (or Distance travelled)
ii) State True or False (2)
a) The weight of fluid displaced determines the buoyant force on an object
b) Hydraulic press is used in the extraction of oil from oil seeds
The pressure applied to an enclosed fluid is transmitted undiminished to every point of the fluid and the walls of the container.
ii) True or False:
a) True (Based on Archimedes' Principle)
b) True (Application of Pascal's Law)
- a) Magnetic material - Oersted
- b) Non-magnetic material - Iron
- c) Current and magnetism - Faraday
- d) Electromagnetic Induction - Wood
ii) Large ............. mirrors are used in solar furnaces
a) Magnetic material - Iron
b) Non-magnetic material - Wood
c) Current and magnetism - Oersted
d) Electromagnetic Induction - Faraday
Fill ups:
i) Concave
ii) Concave
b) Differentiate - Elements and Compounds.
The scattering of a beam of light by the colloidal particles present in a solution, making the path of light visible, is called the Tyndall effect.
b) Elements vs Compounds:
| Elements | Compounds |
|---|---|
| Made up of only one kind of atom. | Made up of more than one kind of atom chemically combined. |
| Cannot be broken down into simpler substances. | Can be broken down into elements by chemical methods. |
- a) Dalton - Hydrogen atom model
- b) Chadwick - Discovery of nucleus
- c) Rutherford - First atomic theory
- d) Neils Bohr - Discovery of neutrons
a) Dalton - First atomic theory
b) Chadwick - Discovery of neutrons
c) Rutherford - Discovery of nucleus
d) Neils Bohr - Hydrogen atom model
2) Features of Modern Periodic Table:
1. Elements are arranged in increasing order of atomic numbers.
2. There are 7 horizontal rows called periods.
3. There are 18 vertical columns called groups.
4. Elements are classified into s, p, d, and f blocks based on electronic configuration.
2. The body is streamlined and covered with scales.
3. Respiration takes place through gills.
4. They have fins for locomotion.
5. Heart is two-chambered.
Simple Permanent Tissues:
- Parenchyma: Living cells with thin walls, store food, and provide support.
- Collenchyma: Living cells with thickened corners, provide mechanical support and flexibility.
- Sclerenchyma: Dead cells with thick lignified walls, provide strength and rigidity.
b) Differentiate Kwarshiorkar from Marasmus
Sweating helps in regulating body temperature. When sweat evaporates from the skin surface, it takes latent heat from the body, causing a cooling effect.
b) Kwarshiorkor vs Marasmus:
| Kwarshiorkor | Marasmus |
|---|---|
| Caused by Protein deficiency. | Caused by Protein and Energy (Calorie) deficiency. |
| Symptoms: Swollen belly (Pot belly), edema. | Symptoms: Severe wasting of muscles, dry skin, "old man" appearance. |
\(2.41 = \frac{c}{v}\)
\(\Rightarrow v = \frac{c}{2.41}\)
Conclusion: The speed of light in diamond is \(\frac{1}{2.41}\) times the speed of light in vacuum (or air). Light travels very slowly in diamond compared to air.
IV. Answer all questions. (3x7=21)
ii) What are the uses of convex mirror? (2)
1. Find the Least Count (LC) and Zero Error (ZE) of the screw gauge.
2. Place the coin between the stud and the spindle.
3. Rotate the ratchet until the coin is held gently.
4. Note the Pitch Scale Reading (PSR) and Head Scale Coincidence (HSC).
5. Calculate Total Reading = PSR + (HSC × LC) ± ZC.
6. Repeat for different positions to get the average thickness.
(OR)
b) i) Types of Motion:
1. Linear Motion: Motion along a straight line.
2. Circular Motion: Motion along a circular path.
3. Oscillatory Motion: To and fro motion about a fixed point.
4. Rotatory Motion: Spinning about an axis.
5. Random Motion: Irregular motion.
ii) Uses of Convex Mirror:
1. Used as rear-view mirrors in vehicles.
2. Used in street lights to spread light over a larger area.
ii) List down the differences between Ionic and Covalent compounds. (3)
ii) Explain Tyndall effect and Brownian movement with suitable diagram (4)
When gases react, they do so in volumes which bear a simple ratio to one another, and to the volume of the gaseous product, provided all measurements are made at the same temperature and pressure.
Illustration: \(H_2 + Cl_2 \rightarrow 2HCl\). 1 volume of Hydrogen reacts with 1 volume of Chlorine to produce 2 volumes of HCl (Ratio 1:1:2).
a) ii) Ionic vs Covalent Compounds:
| Ionic Compounds | Covalent Compounds |
|---|---|
| Formed by transfer of electrons. | Formed by sharing of electrons. |
| High melting and boiling points. | Low melting and boiling points. |
| Conduct electricity in molten/solution state. | Do not conduct electricity (mostly). |
(OR)
b) i) Tests for Acids and Bases:
1. Litmus Test: Acid turns blue litmus red; Base turns red litmus blue.
2. Phenolphthalein: Acid - Colourless; Base - Pink.
3. Methyl Orange: Acid - Red/Pink; Base - Yellow.
b) ii) Tyndall Effect & Brownian Movement:
Tyndall Effect: Scattering of light by colloidal particles making the light path visible.
Brownian Movement: The continuous, random, zig-zag motion of colloidal particles due to bombardment by dispersion medium molecules. (Diagram: Zig-zag lines representing particle path).
ii) Give the difference between Mitosis and Meiosis. (4)
ii) Explain the role of food control agencies in India. (3)
1. Largest phylum in animal kingdom.
2. They have jointed appendages (legs).
3. Body is segmented into head, thorax, and abdomen.
4. Exoskeleton made of chitin.
5. Example: Prawn, Cockroach, Butterfly.
a) ii) Mitosis vs Meiosis:
| Mitosis | Meiosis |
|---|---|
| Occurs in somatic (body) cells. | Occurs in reproductive (germ) cells. |
| Produces 2 daughter cells. | Produces 4 daughter cells. |
| Chromosome number remains same (2n). | Chromosome number is halved (n). |
| Used for growth and repair. | Used for gamete formation. |
(OR)
b) i) Elements of Xylem:
1. Tracheids: Elongated, dead cells with tapering ends; conduct water.
2. Vessels (Tracheae): Long tube-like structures; main water-conducting elements.
3. Xylem Parenchyma: Living cells; store food.
4. Xylem Fibres: Dead sclerenchyma fibres; provide mechanical support.
b) ii) Food Control Agencies in India:
1. FSSAI (Food Safety and Standards Authority of India): Regulates food manufacture, storage, and distribution to ensure safety.
2. ISI (Indian Standards Institute): Certifies industrial products like electrical appliances, etc. (Now BIS).
3. AGMARK: Certifies agricultural products (oil, pulses, honey) for quality.
4. FPO (Fruit Process Order): Certifies fruit products like jams and pickles.