SCIENCE

[Q 1] Which of the changes is/are endotherm

(a) P, S
(b) S
(c) P,Q,S
(d) R

[Q2] Four strips are cut from a fresh potato. The length of each strip is measured. One strip is
placed in water and others in different concentrations of sugar solution. After an hour, the strips
were measured again. The results are shown in the table. Which of the liquids P, Q, R and S is
water?

(a) Q
(b) S
(c) P
(d) R
[Q3] The water drop falls at regular intervals from a tap 5 m above the ground. The third drop is
leaving the tap at instant the first drop touches the ground. How far above the ground is the
second drop at that instant? (Take g = 10 m S-2)
(a) 2.50 m
(b) 1.25 m
(c) 4.00 m
(d) 3.75 m

[Q4] Which one of the following nutrients is not available in fertilizers?

(a) Potassium
(b) Nitrogen
(c) Phosphorus
(d) Iron

[Q5] Which of the following tissues has dead cells?

(a) Collenchyma
(b) Epithelial tissue
(c) Parenchyma
(d) Sclerenchyma

[Q6] Amoeba acquires its food through a process, termed

(a) Plasmolysis
(b) Endocytosis
(c) Both exocytosis and endocytosis
(d) Exocytosis

[Q7] Calculate the formula unit mass of ZnCl2? (nearest approximation)

(a) 111 u
(b) 123 u
(c) 124 u
(d) 137 u
[Q8] Lignified, narrow, elongated and dead cells are found in
(a) collenchyma
(b) phloem
(c) parenchyma
(d) sclerenchyma

[Q9] The water level in a measuring cylinder, before and after immersing a metal cube in it, is
shown in the figure.
The volume of the metal cube is:

(a) 18 cm3
(b) 24 cm3
(c) 20 cm3
(d) 22 cm3

[Q10] A dancer is demonstrating dance steps along a straight line. The position-time graph of
the dancer is given here.
The average speed for the dance step depicted by CD is
(a) 1 m S-1
(b) 1.33 m S-1
(c) 0.89 m S-1
(d) 2.75 m S-1

[Q11] Which of the following correctly represent the electronic distribution in the Mg atom?
(a) 8, 2, 2
(b) 2, 8, 2
(c) 3, 8, 1
(d) 1, 8, 3

[Q12] Tendons help to connect

(a) Muscle to muscle
(b) Muscle to bone
(c) Bone to cartage
(d) Bone to bone

[Q13] The well defined nucleus is absent in ________.

(a) Prokaryotic cell
(b) Plant cell
(c) Animal cell
(d) Eukaryotic cell

[Q14] Which one is a physical change?

(a) Mixing BaSO4 + NaCl
(b) Mixing NH3 and HCl
(c) Burning magnesium in air
(d) Adding NaCl to water
[Q15] A food sample turned blue-black after addition of a few drops of iodine solution. This
sample contains:
(a) Starch
(b) Fat
(c) Protein
(d) Glucose

[Q16] _________ are related to the duration of sunlight.

(a) Geotropism
(b) Photoperiods
(c) Pollination
(d) Phototropism

[Q17] Assertion (A): An object may have acceleration even if it is moving with uniform velocity.
Reason (R): An object may be moving with uniform velocity but it may be changing its direction
of motion.
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(c) A is true but R is false.
(d) A is false but R is true.

[Q18] Assertion (A): Evaporation of spirit from the skin make the skin feel cool.
Reason (R): It liberates latent heat of vaporisation from the skin.
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(c) A is true but R is false.
(d) A is false but R is true.
[Q19] Assertion (A): The cells of sclerenchyma tissue are living.
Reason (R): They are long and narrow as the walls are thickened due to the deposition of lignin.
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(c) A is true but R is false.
(d) A is false but R is true.

[Q20] Assertion (A): Isotopes are electrically neutral.

Reason (R): Isotopes of an element have equal number of protons and electrons.
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(c) A is true but R is false.
(d) A is false but R is true.
 SOCIAL SCIENCE CLASS 9
[Q21] Who is the composer of the National Anthem Marseillaise?
(a) Roget de L'Isle
(b) Mirabeau
(c) Abbé Sieyès
(d) None of these

[Q22] Arrange in sequence

i. France became a republic
ii. Louis XVI became the King of France
iii. A Constitution is framed to limit the powers of the king
iv. Napolean became Emperor of France Codes

(a) ii, iii, i and iv

(b) ii, i, iii and iv
(c) i, ii, iv and iii
(d) iv, i, ii and iii

[Q23] Consider the following statements and point out the right one.
(a) Kulaks are rich farmers of Russia
(b) Kulaks are poor farmers of Russia
(c) Kulaks are workers of Russia
(d) Kulaks are metal workers of Russia

[Q24] (ⅰ) Mass murder of the Jews begins

(ii) Germany invaded Poland
(iii) Soviet troops Liberate Auschwitz
(a) i, ii, iii
(b) iii, ii, i
(c) ii, i, iii
(d) ii, iii, i
[Q25] List I List II
A. A German Parliament 1. Jungvolk
B. Nazi Youth Groups for Children 2. Wall street
C. Biggest Stock Exchange 3. Reichstag
Codes
A B C
(a) 1 2 3
(b) 2 1 3
(c) 3 1 2
(d) 1 3 2

[Q26] List I List II

A. Dietrich Brandis 1. Revolutionary of Java
B. George Yule 2. First Inspector General of Forests in India
C. Surantiko Samin 3. British Administrators
Codes
ABC
(a) 3 2 1
(b) 2 1 3
(c) 2 3 1
(d) 1 2 3

[Q27] Consider the statements and choose the incorrect option.

(a) The Raikas combined cultivation with pastoralism.
(b) During monsoons, the Raikas stayed in their home villages, where pasture was available.
(c) The Maru Raikas herded camels, sheep and goat.
(d) The settlements of Maru Raikas were known as Mandaps.

[Q28] India is a ...... extension of the Asian continent.

(a) Northward
(b) Southward
(c) Eastward
(d) Westward
[Q29] Arrange the following regions of the Northern Plains in sequence from North to South
direction.
1. Bhangar
2. Terai
3. Bhabar
4. Khadar
Codes
(a) 3, 2, 1, 4
(b) 1, 2, 3, 4
(c) 4, 3, 2, 1
(d) 3, 4, 1, 2

[Q30] A meandering river across a flood plain forms________later develop into_________.

(a) Cut-offs, Ox-bow
(b) Ox-bow, Cut-offs
(c) Horse-shoe, Ox-bow
(d) None of these

[Q31] Arrange the following lakes in sequence from north to south direction.
1. Chilika Lake
2. Kolleru Lake
3. Sambhar Salt Lake
4. Pulicat Lake
Codes
(a) 1, 2, 3, 4
(b) 4, 3, 2, 1
(c) 3, 1, 2, 4
(d) 1, 4, 3, 2
[Q32] Which of the following statements defines Continentality?
(a) In Continentality summers are normal but Winters are very cold.
(b) In Continentality summers are very hot but Winters are mild.
(c) In Continentality summers are very hot and winters are very cold.
(d) In Continentality both summers and winters are mild.

[Q33] Arrange the following types of montane forests according to their altitude/elevation.
1. Temperate forests
2. Alpine vegetation
3. Wet temperate forests
4. Temperate grasslands
Codes
(a) 3, 1, 4, 2
(b) 4, 1, 2, 3
(c) 1, 2, 3, 4
(d) 4, 1, 3, 2

[Q34] Match the Following

List I (Forests types) List II (Annual rainfall)
A. Tropical Evergreen Forests 1. Less than 70 cm
B. Moist Deciduous Forests 2. 70 to 100 cm
C. Dry Deciduous Forest 3. 100 to 200 cm
D. Tropical Thorn Forests and Scrups 4. More than 200 cm
Codes
A B C D
(a) 4 3 2 1
(b) 2 4 3 1
(c) 5 3 1 2
(d) 3 2 1 4
[Q35] Which state of India out of these has the least population as per Census 2011?
(a) West Bengal
(b) Sikkim
(c) Madhya Pradesh
(d) Uttarakhand

[Q36] Find the incorrect Statement.

(a) Democracy is based on a fundamental principle of political equality
(b) Democracy enhances the dignity of citizens.
(c) Democracy leads to corruption, as it is based on electoral competition.
(d) A democratic government is not an accountable form of government.

[Q37] Which national leader first tried to draft a Constitution for India?
(a) Jawaharlal Nehru
(b) Motilal Nehru
(c) Mahatma Gandhi
(d) BR Ambedkar

[Q38] Match the Following

List I (Slogans) List II (Political Parties)
A. Land to the Tiller 1. Congress Party
B. Garibi Hatao 2. Telugu Desan Party
C. Save Democracy 3. Left Front
D. Protect the self- 4. Janata Party
Respect of the Telugus
Codes
A B C D
(a) 4 3 2 1
(b) 2 4 3 1
(c) 5 3 1 2
(d) 3 1 4 2
[Q39] Find the incorrect option
(a) Judiciary is empowered to administer justice and provide a mechanism for the resolution of
legal disputes.
(b) India has an integrated or unified judiciary.
(c) The High court controls the judicial administration in the country.
(d) The Judiciary is not under the control of legislature or the executive.

[Q40] Find the incorrect option

(a) Palampur is having well developed road.
(b) Many houses in Palampur have electric connection.
(c) Palampur has a government primary health centre and a private dispensary.
(d) In Palampur people are dependent on fishing for their livelihood.

[Q41] Arrange in sequence

(i) Formation of quality human capital
(ii) Providing computer technology skill
(iii) Investment in primary school
(iv) Getting medical care during birth
(a) iv, iii, ii and i
(b) iii, i, iv and ii
(c) iii, iv, i and ii
(d) i, iii, iv and iii

[Q42] Find the incorrect option.

(a) Poverty line is an imaginary line used by any country to determine its poverty.
(b) Nation Sample Survey Organisation is a body works for poverty alleviation.
(c) Poverty among social groups and economic categories varies widely in India.
(d) In 2011-12 estimates, all India HCR (Head Count Ratio) was 21.9%.
 MATHS

[Q43] The value of

(a) √2
(b) 2
(c) 4
(d) 8

[Q44] An isosceles right triangle has area 8 cm2. The length of its hypotenuse is
(a) √32 cm
(b) √16 cm
(c) √48 cm
(d) √24 cm

[Q45] The radius of a hemispherical balloon increases from 6 cm to 12 cm as air is being pumped
into it. The ratios of the surface areas of the balloon in the two cases is
(a) 1:4
(b) 1:3
(c) 2:3
(d) 2:1

[Q46] This is the picture of an ice-cream cone.

The radius of the cone is 4 cm and the height is 15 cm.

An ice-cream seller keeps 1/4th of it empty.
What is the volume (in cm3) of the empty part of the cone?
(a) 12π
(b) 15π
(c) 19π
(d) 20π
[Q47] An exterior angle of a triangle is 105° and its two interior opposite angles are equal. Each of
these equal angles is

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

[Q48] AD is a diameter of a circle and AB is a chord. If AD = 34 cm, AB = 30 cm, the distance of

AB from the centre of the circle is
(a) 17 cm
(b) 15 cm
(c) 4 cm
(d) 8 cm

[Q49] One of the factors of (25x2 -1) + (1 + 5x)2 is

(a) 5 + x
(b) 5 - x
(c) 5x - 1
(d) 10x

[Q50] It is given that ΔABC ≅ ΔFDE and AB = 5 cm, ∠B = 40° and ∠A = 80°. Then which of the
following is true?
(a) DF = 5 cm, ∠F = 60°
(b) DF = 5 cm, ∠E = 60°
(c) DE = 5 cm, ∠E = 60°
(d) DE = 5 cm, ∠D = 40°

[Q51] Value of 2560.16 x 2560.09 is

(a) 4
(b) 16
(c) 64
(d) 256.25
[Q52] In the adjoining figure, AOB is a straight line. If x : y : z = 4 : 5 : 6, then y = ?

(a) 60°
(b) 80°
(c) 48°
(d) 72°

[Q53] Point (-3, 5) lies in the

(a) First quadrant
(b) Second quadrant
(c) Third quadrant
(d) Fourth quadrant

[Q54] If (x, y ≠ 0), then value of x3 - y3 is

(a) 1
(b) -1
(c) 0
(d) ½

[Q55] A rational number between √2 and √3 is

(a)

(b)

(c) 1.5
(d) 1.8
[Q56] A polynomial with one degree is called:
(a) Linear polynomial
(b) Quadratic polynomial
(c) Monomial
(d) Binomial

[Q57] If y97 +97 is divided by y + 1, the remainder is:

(a) 0
(b) 1
(c) 95
(d) 96

[Q58] In a ΔABC, P, Q, R, are the midpoints of the sides BC, CA and AB respectively. If AC =
21cm, BC = 29cm, AB = 30cm. Find the perimeter of quadrilateral ARPQ.
(a) 20 cm
(b) 52cm
(c) 51cm
(d) 80cm

[Q59] ABCD is a rhombus such that ∠ACB = 40°, then ∠ADB is

(a) 450
(b) 500
(c) 400
(d) 600

[Q60] The graph of x = 9 is a straight line:

(a) Intersecting both the axes
(b) parallel to y-axis
(c) parallel to x-axis
(d) Passing through the origin
[Q61] In the figure, triangle ABC is an isosceles triangle with AB = AC and measure of angle ABC
= 50°. Then the measure of angle BDC and angle BEC will be

(a) 60°, 100°

(b) 80°, 100°
(c) 50°, 100°
(d) 40°, 120°

[Q62] The degree measure of a semicircle is

(a) 0°
(b) 90°
(c) 360°
(d) 180°

[Q63] A chord of a circle which is twice as long as its radius is a ___ of the circle
(a) Diameter
(b) Perpendicular
(c) Arc
(d) Secant

[Q64] If the height of a parallelogram having 500 cm2 as the area is 20 cm, then its base is of
length
(a) 25 cm
(b) 15 cm
(c) 20 cm
(d) 50 cm
[Q65] The maximum probability of an event of a trial is:
(a) O
(b) 1
(c) Lies between 0 and 1.
(d) -1

[Q66] Find median of following data: 83, 37, 70, 29, 45, 63, 41, 70, 34, 54
(a) 51
(b) 25
(c) 49.5
(d) 47

[Q67] Which of the following is not a measure of central tendency?

(a) Standard deviation
(b) Mean
(c) Median
(d) Mode