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Half Yearly Assessment/PA2 (October 2023)
Subject- Science – ANSWER KEY

Class 9 Total marks: 80

Duration: 3Hrs

General Instructions:
i. This question paper consists of 39 questions in 5 sections.
ii. All questions are compulsory. However, an internal choice is provided in some questions. A student is
expected to attempt only one of these questions.
iii. Section A consists of 20 objective type questions carrying 1 mark each.
iv. Section B consists of 6 Very Short questions carrying 02 marks each. Answers to these questions
should in the range of 30 to 50 words.
v. Section C consists of 7 Short Answer type questions carrying 03 marks each. Answers to these
questions should in the range of 50 to 80 words.
vi. Section D consists of 3 Long Answer type questions carrying 05 marks each. Answer to these questions
should be in the range of 80 to 120 words.
vii. Section E consists of 3 source-based/case-based units of assessment of 04 marks each with sub parts.

SECTION-A
Select and write one most appropriate option out of the four options given for each of the questions 1 – 20
Q.No Questions Mar
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1 The image shows forces acting on a car. Which statement is true for the car? 1

(a) The car is at rest (b) The car is accelerating

(c) The car is moving with a constant velocity (d) either a or c
2 The graph shows distance travelled by a car 1
and time taken by the car. Between which
points the car travels the fastest?

(a) A to B (b) B to C
(c) C to D (d) E to F

3 A student ties a stone to a thread of length 1 m and starts swinging it in a circular motion. The 1
stone completes 10 rotations in 10 seconds. With what speed the stone is moving?
(a) π m/sec (b) 2π m/sec (c) 4π m/sec (d) 8π m/sec
4 SI unit of ‘G” is 1
(a) Nm2/kg (b) Nm/kg2 (c) Nm/kg (d) Nm2/kg2

5 The weight on an object is 1

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 (a) lesser on the earth and greater on moon
(b) equal on both earth and moon
(c) greater on earth and lesser on moon
(d) none of these
6 A body of mass 4kg is accelerated at the rate of 6 m/s2. What is its rate of change of 1
momentum?
(a) 10 kg m/s2 (b) 30 kg m/s2 (c) 24 kg m/s2 (d) 32 kg m/s2
7 Why does an ice cube melt when put out of the refrigerator? 1
(a) it loses heat and its particles move faster and farther causing melting
(b) it loses heat and its particles gain kinetic energy changing from solid to liquid
(c) it gains heat and its particles come closer since the force of attraction increases
(d) it gains heat and its particles start moving faster and overcome the force of attraction
8 Which of the following statements is not true for all the three states of matter? 1
(a) They are made of tiny particles
(b) They have a particular mass and occupy space
(c) They have a definite volume
(d) They have space between particles
9 Cloud is an example of ______________ 1
(a) foam (b) aerosol (c) gel (d) emulsion
10 What is formula unit mass of Na2O? (Na =23u and O=16u) 1
(a) 20u (b) 39u (c) 55u (d) 62u
11 Atomicity is no. of ______________. 1
(a) atoms in a molecule (b) electrons in an atom
(c) particles in an atom (d) none of these
12 This is the cell organelle that helps in the formation of lysosomes. 1
(a) endoplasmic reticulum (b) vacuoles (c) golgi body (d) nucleus

13 Process of gaseous exchange through plasma membrane is called _____________. 1

(a) active transport (b) diffusion (c) osmosis (d) none of these
14 The genetic material in a prokaryotic cell is called as __________. 1
(a) nucleus (b) nucleolus (c) nucleoplasm (d) none of these

15 Choose the correct option regarding tracheids. 1

i. an element of xylem tissue ii. an element of phloem tissue iii. dead cells iv. elongated
with tapering ends
(a) i and iii (b) ii and iii (c) i , iii and iv (d) ii and iv

16 Osteocytes are cells of ___________. 1

(a) bones (b) cartilage (c) blood (d) ligaments
Q. no 17 to 20 are Assertion - Reasoning based questions. These consist of two statements – Assertion (A)
and Reason (R). Answer these questions selecting the appropriate option given below:
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A
(c) A is true but R is false
(d) A is False but R is true
17 A: When a bullet is fired from a gun, the gun recoils and acceleration of gun is much less than 1
the bullet.
R: Gun applies more force on the bullet than the force bullet applies on the gun during the
firing. (c)
18 A: The tidal waves in sea are primarily due to the gravitational pull of sun and moon. 1
R: Every body on earth is bound by the attraction of earth. (b)
19 A: Particles of colloidal solutions do not settle down when left undisturbed, while in the case of 1
a suspension they do.
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 R: Particle size in suspension is larger than colloidal solution and molecular interaction in
suspension is not enough to keep the particles suspended. (a)
20 Assertion: Cells of meristematic tissues do not have vacuoles. 1
Reason: Cells of meristematic tissues differentiate to form permanent tissues. (b)

SECTION – B
Q. no. 21 to 26 are very short answer questions.
21 (a) State Newton’s third law of motion. 2
Every action has equal and opposite reaction. (1m)
(b) Action and reaction forces never balance out each other. Why?
Because they act on two different bodies. (1m)
OR
(a) What is frictional force?
Frictional force refers to the force generated by two surfaces which contact and slide
against each other.(1)
(b) A block with a mass of 1kg moves at a constant velocity on a rough horizontal floor at a
constant velocity with a constant application of 2N of force. Determine the magnitude of
the friction force experienced by the block.
2N of force. Since velocity is constant it’s a situation of balance forces so opposing force is
equal to force applied.
22 Distinguish between scalar quantity and vector quantity giving two examples of each. 2
Quantities with magnitude only are called scalar quantities. Eg. Time, distance
Quantities with magnitude as well as direction are called vector quantities. Eg velocity,
displacement
23 Give reasons for following: 2
(a) Camphor disappears if kept in open air for a few days.
Camphor undergo sublimation under normal temperature and pressure.
(b) Wet clothes do not dry easily on a rainy day.
Because humidity is high on a rainy day and rate of evaporation is low on a humid day.
24 Melting points of three substances A, B and C are 52℃, 175℃ , 80℃ respectively. Arrange 2
them in the decreasing order of inter-particle force of attraction. Give reason for your answer.
B, C, A(1m). Higher the melting point higher is the inter-particle attraction(1m).
OR
Latent heat of evaporation of two liquids A and B is 100J/kg and 150J/kg respectively. Which
one will create more cooling effect and why?
B will create more cooling(1m) as it will absorb more heat from surrounding during
conversion of state.
25 (a) Give an example of (i) triatomic (O3 ) and (ii) diatomic molecules of elements- O2 (1/2m 2
+1/2m)
(b) State the number of atoms present in the following (i) KMnO4 - 6 (b) P2O5 -7 (1/2m +1/2m)

26 Two sailors got marooned on the island, both of them were very thirsty and one of the sailors 2
tried to drink sea water. The other sailor immediately stopped him from drinking the salty water
of sea and suggested to wait for some help, stay calm and patient.
(a) What would happen if the sailor drinks salty water?
Saltwater contains high levels of salt, which can dehydrate the body and disrupt the
balance of electrolytes in the body. 1m
This can lead to symptoms such as nausea, vomiting
(b) What is osmosis?
A process by which molecules of a solvent tend to pass through
a semipermeable membrane from less concentrated solution into a more concentrated
one. 1m

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 SECTION – C
Q.no. 27 to 33 are short answer questions

27 An aeroplane starts from rest with an acceleration of 3m/s2 and takes a run for 35 seconds 3
before taking off.
(a) What velocity did it attain before taking off?
U=0
a = 3m/s2
t=35sec
v=u+at ½m
v = 0+ 3X35
v = 105m/s 1m
(b) What is the length of the runway?
S= ut+1/2 at2 ½m
S= 0 + ½ X 3 X 35 X 35
S =1837.5m 1m
28 A boy throws a ball vertically upwards and catches it back in 10 seconds. Calculate 3
(a) the velocity with which it was thrown up.
u = ?, t=5s, g=-9.8 m/s2
v=u+at ½ m
u= v-at
u = 0 – (-9.8) 5
u = 49.0 m/s 1m
(b) maximum height attained by the ball.
S= ut+1/2 at2 ½ m
S = 0 + ½ (-9.8) 5 X 5
S= 122.5m 1m
(Hint: time taken to reach maximum height = time taken for free fall)
OR
(a) Differentiate between mass and weight. (2 points)

2m
(b) Compute weight of a body on the moon if the mass is 60Kg?
It is known that,
m = 60 kg and
g = 9.8 m/s2
Formula for weight is,
W = mg
W = 60×10
W = 600 N
Wm =We/6
Wm = 600/6 = 100 N 1m

29 (a) Why is milk sample illuminated when light passes through it (Tyndall effect), whereas salt 3
solution is not? Explain.
The Tyndall effect is the phenomenon in which the particles in a colloid scatter the beams of
light that are directed at them, as particles size is big enough in colloids to scatter light.. Milk is
a colloid. 1m
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 (b) Calculate the mass of sodium chloride required to prepare its 40% (mass/mass per cent)
solution in 100 g of water.

Mass of the solution = mass of solute + mass of solvent

Given that the mass percent of sodium chloride solution is 40%.
Let the mass of sodium chloride which is required to prepare this solution be x grams.
Given that the mass of water is 100 g.
So,
40=[x/(x+100)]×100 1m
40/100=[x/(x+100)]
2/5=x(x+100)
x=66.6 g
Thus, 66.6 g of sodium chloride is required. 1m

30 (a) 2.8g of nitrogen(N2) gas was allowed to react with 0.6 gram of hydrogen gas (H2) to 3
produce 3.4g of ammonia (NH3). Show that these observations are in agreement with law of
conservation of mass.

N2 + H2 → NH3
2.8g 0.6g 3.4g

2.8g + 0.6 = 3.4

3.4 g = 3.4 g
Mass of reactants = mass of products
This is in accordance with law of conservation of mass 2m

(b) State the law of conservation of mass.

Mass can neither be created nor be destroyed in a chemical reaction. 1m

OR
(a) State Law of constant proportion.
In a chemical substance the elements are present in definite proportion by their masses. 1m
(b) A per law of constant proportions carbon and oxygen combine in the ration of 3:8 to form
carbon dioxide. Compute the mass of oxygen gas required to react completely with 6g of
carbon.
If x is amount of oxygen required for reacting with 6g of carbon
C/O = 3:8 = 6/x
x=16g 2m

31 A paralytic patient was unable to walk and respond. The family member of the patient took the 3
utmost care of the patient.
(a) Name two tissues responsible for the movement of a body. Muscular and Nervous tissue.
1m
(b) Name the tissues present in brain and spine. Nervous Tissue ½ m
(c) Draw a neat labelled diagram of a cell that comprises nervous tissue. (any 4 labels- 1 mark,
drawing ½ mark)

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32 Draw a neat diagram of plant cell with all cell organelles and label the following: 3
a. Kitchen of the cell b. Powerhouse of the cell .
Each label: ½ mark Drawing: 2 mark

OR
a. Compare plant cell and animal cell. (2 points) 2 marks

b. Draw a neat labelled diagram of onion peel cells. 1mark

33 a. Epidermis of desert plants have a coating of cutin. 3

Cutin is a waxy coating on the epidermis that reduces the loss of excess water in the form
of water vapour, thus conserving water for desert plants. 1m
b. Cells lining the blood vessels and lung alveoli are made of simple squamous epithelial cells.

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 The blood vessels and alveoli are involved in passage of gasses and biomolecules through
their surface (cell lining). In order to make this passage easy, simple squamous epithelial
cell are present as they are made of only a single layer of cells. 2m

SECTION – D
Q.no. 34 to 36 are long answer questions
34 (a) Two trucks of mass equal to 5000kg are moving on a road. One is moving with velocity of 5
50m/s while the other is moving with a velocity of 20m/s. Calculate the force required to stop
them in 10 seconds? Which one of them requires more force?

F = (mv-mu)/t 1m
Force on first truck = (5000 X0 – 5000X 50 ) /10 = 25,000N 1m
Force on second truck = (5000 X0 – 5000X 20 ) /10 = 10,000N 1m
First truck requires more force to stop.

(b) Give reason for the following:

i) It is advised to tie any luggage kept on roof top of a bus with a rope.
When the bus stops, the luggage tends to resist the change and due to inertia of motion it moves
forward and may fall off. That's why it is advised to tie any luggage kept on the roof of a bus
with a rope. 1m
ii) A cricket ball causes much severe injury than a tennis ball on hitting a spectator with the
same speed.
It is because the mass of cricket ball js more than that of tennis ball so even if both the balls are
going in same speed the momentum of the cricket ball is more due to which it will cause more
harm. 1m

35 (a) Distinguish between elements and compounds. (2 points) 5

2m
(b) Choose the chemical change and justify your choice:
Crystallization of CuSO4 or Buring of magnesium ribbon
Burning of magnesium ribbon – new product is formed (1/2m 1/2m)
(c) What do you observe when a mixture of sulphur and iron are heated? Write a chemical
equation involved in this process. Can we separate iron from the product obtained in this
chemical reaction using a magnet? Why?
When we heated a mixture of iron filings and sulphur in a hard glass a new compound is
formed called iron sulphide after the reaction.
This iron sulphide is black in colour. 1m

1m
No, we cannot separate iron from the product obtained in this chemical reaction using a magnet
because the product of the reaction has completely different properties than the reactants. 1m
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 36 a. Compare cardiac and skeletal muscle tissue. (3 points) 3 marks 5

b. Draw smooth muscle tissue and write its two features.

Feature: ½ mark each
(1m) 1. Smooth muscles are spindle shaped with one
nucleus.
2. They are involuntary in nature/No light and dark
bands.

OR
a. Compare simple and complex permanent plant tissues. (3 points) (3 marks)

b. Identify the tissue: (2 marks)

i. which connects two bones. Ligament
ii. which connects bones to muscles. Tendons
iii. which acts as insulator. Adipose
iv. which is found around blood vessels and nerves. Areolar

SECTION – E
Q.no. 37 to 39 are case - based/data -based questions with 2 to 3 short sub - parts. Internal choice is provided in
one of these sub-parts.

37 We always observe that an object dropped from a height falls towards the earth. We know that 4
all the planets go around the Sun. The moon goes around the earth. In all these cases, there
must be some force acting on the objects, the planets and on the moon. Isaac Newton explained
that the same force is responsible for all these. This force is called the gravitational force.
(a) State universal law of gravitation. Give a mathematical expression for it.

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 Newton's law of universal gravitation states that any two bodies in the universe attract each
other with a force that is directly proportional to the product of their masses and inversely
proportional to the square of the distance between them. 1m

1m
OR
(a) Acceleration due to gravity is not same everywhere on the surface of earth. Justify the
statement mentioning how it varies at poles and equator.
at pole g is high and at equator it is low 2m

(b) The gravitational force between two bodies is 1 N. If the distance between them is made
half, what will be the force?
4 times 1m
(c) By what factor does force of gravitation between two objects change when mass of both the
bodies is doubled?

4 times 1m

38 According to Dalton’s atomic theory, all matter whether an element, a compound, or a mixture 4
is composed of small particles called atoms which can neither be created nor destroyed during a
chemical reaction. Dalton’s theory provides a simple explanation for the laws of chemical
combination. He used his theory to explain the law of conservation of masses and the law of
constant proportions. Dalton was the first scientist to use the symbols for the elements in a very
specific sense. When he used a symbol for an element he also meant a definite quantity of that
element, that is one atom of that element.

(a) Complete the sentence: All the atoms of same element have identical mass. 1m
(b) What is the major limitation of Dalton’s atomic theory? Atom is indivisible 1m
(c) Explain how Dalton’s atomic theory could explain law of conservation of mass?
Dalton's atomic theory explains the law of conservation of mass by stating that atoms
cannot be created or destroyed. This means that the net mass of the reactants and products in
a chemical reaction is the same. 2m

OR
(c) A student has a sample of 200 g of table sugar (sucrose). In 200 g of sucrose, there is 84 g of
carbon. How much carbon will be there in 300 g of sucrose? Which law of chemical
combination do you use to solve this problem?
Mass of carbon on 300g of sucrose = 84/200 X300 = 126g 1g
39 Raman got injured while playing football. His injured leg started bleeding and his friends 4
immediately rushed him to the doctor for first aid. The blood flowing from the wound stopped
after sometime and the doctor applied antiseptic solution on the wound.

a. Why did blood stop flowing after sometime.

Because blood platelets reach the wound area and help in clotting of blood.
b. What kind of tissue is blood? Why?
Blood is a connective tissue as it helps connecting the parts of the body.
c. Which type of tissue was destroyed during injury?
Epithelial tissue was destroyed
d. Why did the doctor apply antiseptic solution?
As the epithelial tissue got destroyed. There is a chance of infection due to
pathogens. In order to prevent it, doctor applied antiseptic.

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