MINOR TEST # 05 ICSE

CLASSROOM CONTACT PROGRAMME

(ACADEMIC SESSION 2023-2024)

CAREER FOUNDATION DIVISION

CLASS – IN (IX) ICSE

SUB: SCIENCE+ENGLISH MINOR TEST # 05
TIME: 2 Hrs. & 30 Mins. Max. Marks: 80
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS:
8 The question paper comprises of Four Sections A, B, C & D You have to attempt all sections.
8 All questions are compulsory.
8 Distribution of marks are mentioned in each section along with the question.
8 You have to write the answers in the answer sheet provided to you.
SECTION – A : PHYSICS MARKS : 20

Q.1 Multiple choice questions: (1 Mark Each)

1. Action and reaction act on the:
(a) Same body in opposite directions (b) Different bodies in opposite directions
(c) Different bodies, but in same direction (d) Same body in same direction.
2. The value of G is:

(a) 9.8 N m 2 kg -2

(b) 6.7 ´10 -11 N m 2 kg -2

(c) 6.7 ´10 -11 ms -2

(d) 6.7 N kg -1

3. Which of the following is a contact force :

(a) Electrostatic force (b) Gravitational force (c) Frictional force (d) Magnetic force
4. The correct form of Newton’s second law is:
Dp Dn Dm
(a) F = (b) F = (c) F = n (d) F = mn
Dt Dt Dt

Std: IX (IN) Your Hard Work Leads to Strong Foundation 1

 MINOR TEST # 05 ICSE

5. A tennis ball and a cricket ball, both are stationary. To start motion in them
(a) A less force is required for the cricket ball than for the tennis ball
(b) A less force is required for the tennis ball than for the cricket ball
(c) Same force is required for both the ball
(d) Nothing can be said.

Q.2 Short answer type question: (2 Marks Each)

1. Draw graphs to show the dependence of
(i) acceleration on force for a constant mass, and (ii) force on mass for a constant acceleration.
2. State Newton’s 2nd law. Establish relation between force and change of momentum.

Q.3 Long answer type question: (3 Marks)

1. Two balls A and B of masses m and 2m are in motion with velocities 2n and n respectively. Compare:

(i) their inertia, (ii) their momentum, and (iii) the force needed to stop them in the same time.

Q.4 Long answer type question: (4 Mark Each)

1. Explain the following:
(a) When a train suddenly moves forward, the passenger standing in the compartment tends to fall backwards.
(b) When a corridor train suddenly starts, the sliding doors of some compartments may open.
(c) People often shake branches of a tree for getting down the fruits.
(d) After alighting from a moving bus, one has to run for some distance in the direction of bus in order to
avoid falling.
2. (a) 'More the mass, more difficult it is to move the body from rest'. Explain this statement by giving an
example.
(b) Figure shows the velocity-time graph of a particle of mass 100g moving in a straight line. Calculate the
force acting on the particle.

Std: IX (IN) Your Hard Work Leads to Strong Foundation 2

 MINOR TEST # 05 ICSE

SECTION – B : CHEMISTRY MARKS : 20

Q.1 Multiple choice questions: (1 Mark Each)

1 Deliquescent Impurity present in common salt is ________.
(a) NaOH (b) CaO (c) FeCl3 (d) MgCl2
2. Glauber’s salt is?
(a) CuSO4.5H2O (b) Na2SO4.10H2 O (c) Na2CO3.10H2O (d) CaCl2.2H2O
3. Which of the following is drying agent?
(a) Glucose (b) Anhydrous copper sulphate
(c) Potassium hydroxide (d) Conc. Sulphuric acid
4. Which of the following solution can dissolve more solute into it?
(a) Saturated solution (b) Unsaturated solution
(c) Supersaturated solution (d) All of these
5. Hydrated Crystal among the following is?
(a) Gypsum (b) Epsom salt (c) Blue vitriol (d) All of these

Q.2 Answer the following questions: (2 Marks Each)

1. Give one example for each.
(a) water in combined state
(b) water in free state
2. Define the following terms:
(a) Solute
(b) Concentrated solution

Q.3 Answer the following questions. (3 Marks)

1. What is hardness in water?.
2. What are the types of hardness in water?
3. Which salts are responsible for causing hardness in water?

Q.4 Answer the following questions: (4 Marks)

1. What is temporary hardness in water? How can it be removed?
2. Explain the term ‘water of crystallization’ by giving example

Q.5 Answer the following questions: (4 Marks)

1. Water is known as universal solvent. Why?
2. Mention the processes that water undergoes in it’s journey in water cycle.
3. Give one example of each; Hydrated Crystals & Deliquescent substances.

Std: IX (IN) Your Hard Work Leads to Strong Foundation 3

 MINOR TEST # 05 ICSE

SECTION – C : BIOLOGY MARKS : 20

Q.1 Multiple choice questions: (1 Mark Each)

1. Which of the following is popularly called packaging tissue?

(a) Arelor (b) Blood (c) Tendons (d) Bones

2. Which of the following is an example of Diadelphous flower -

(a) China rose (b) Brassica (c) Pea (d) Lemon

3. Which of the following is incorrect -

(a) Bracts may be leaf like (b) Bracts may be brightly coloured

(c) Nectaries are found at the base of the pedicel (d) Epicalyx is the additional whorl seen in Hibiscus

4. Androecium in which stamens are united into one group-

(a) Polyadelphous (b) Monadelphous (c) Diadelphous (d) None of the above

5. Which of these is not a function of lymph-

(a) Keeps tissues and organs moist (b) Helps in transportation of fat

(c) Helps in transport of nucleus (d) Helps in transport of carbon dioxide

Q.2 Short answer type question: (2 Marks Each)

1. Which are the accessory whorls of a flower and why are they called so?
2. Identify the tissue of the diagram given below and write its characteristics?

Q.3 Long answer type question: (3 Marks)

1. Distinguish between
(a) complete and an incomplete flower
(b) calyx and epicalyx
(c) staminate and a pistillate flower

Std: IX (IN) Your Hard Work Leads to Strong Foundation 4

 MINOR TEST # 05 ICSE

Q.4 Long answer type question:

1. Define the following - (2 Marks)
(a) Inflorescence
(b) Placentation
2. Draw the diagram of a bisexual flower and label all its parts. (3 Marks)
3. Write technical terms for each- (3 Marks)
(a) undifferentiated petals and sepals
(b) filaments are united in several groups
(c) fused sepals

SECTION – D : ENGLISH MARKS : 20

Q.1 Read the extract and answer the questions that follow: (5 Marks)
You may say that by and large it is Skimble who’s in charge
Of the Sleeping Car Express.
From the driver and the guards to the bagmen playing cards
He will supervise them all, more or less.
(i) Who will supervise them all (the staff)? Who are they who need supervision?
(ii) Briefly describe how he establishes control. Why does he pace the corridor?

Q.2 Read the extract and answer the questions that follow: (8 Marks)
When all the boys had assembled in the cold stone hall for their evening meal, the soup was served. It soon
disappeared. The boys whispered to one another and one boy pushed Oliver a little. Oliver, making a brave
effort, stood up, walked up to the master with his bowl and spoon in his hand, and said tremblingly,
"Please sir, I want some more."
(i) Which theme of the story is reflected in the extract? Explain it briefly.
(ii) What forced Oliver to make the offence? Why was he chosen to commit to that offence?
(iii) What was the normal food given to the boys? What was the extra food given to them on sundays? What
does it reflect about the inmates of the workhouse?

Q.3 Read the extract and answer the questions that follow: (7 Marks)
Brutus: What means this shouting? I do fear the people Choose Caesar for their king.
Cassius: Ay, do you fear it? Then must I think you would not have it so.
Brutus: I would not Cassius; yet I love him well.
(i) Who are the characters in this scene? Where are they and why?
(ii) How does Cassius convinces Brutus?
(iii) What conflicting emotions does Brutus show in this scene. Explain with reference to context.

Std: IX (IN) Your Hard Work Leads to Strong Foundation 5