AMRITA VIDYALAYA, TAMILNADU & PUDUCHERRY

I - POST MID TERM TEST (AUGUST - 2023)

Class :IX Marks : 40
Subject : Science Time : 1½ Hours

I.Choose the correct answer. (10 x 1= 10)

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c) d)
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a) b)
c) d)
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a) b) c) d)
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a) b)
c) d)
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6. Girth of stem increases due to
a) apical meristem b) Lateral meristem c) intercalary meristem d) Vertical meristem
7. Parenchyma cells are
a) relatively unspecified and thin-walled b) thick walled and specialised
c)lignified d) none of these
8. Which cell does not have perforated cell wall?
a) Tracheids b) Companion cells c) Sieve tubes d) Vessels
9. Which is not a function of epidermis?
a) Protection from adverse condition b) Gaseous exchange
c) conduction of water d) Transpiration
10. Cork cells are made impervious to water and gases by the presence of
a) cellulose b) lipids c) suberin d) lignin

II.Answer in brief:. (6x 2=12)

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14. Define the term “tissue”.

III.Answer the following in detail. (2 x 3=6)

15. Name the tissue that makes husk of coconut. Write three characteristics of this tissue.
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IV.Answer the following. (1 x 5=5)

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20. Name different types of Meristematic tissues and draw diagram to show their location.