CLASS:IX QUESTION BANK SUBJECT: BIOLOGY

THE FUNDAMENTAL UNIT OF LIFE: CELL

Q1. Multiple choice questions:

1.A cell will swell up if:

(a) the concentration of water molecules in the cell is higher than the concentration of water
molecules in surrounding medium.
(b) the concentration of water molecules in surrounding medium is higher than water
molecules concentration in the cell.
(c) the concentration of water molecules is same in the cell and in the surrounding medium.
(d) concentration of water molecules does not matter.

2. The only cell organelle present in prokaryotic cell is:

(a) mitochondria
(b) ribosome
(c) plastids
(d) lysosome.

3. The proteins and lipids, essential for building the cell membrane, are manufactured by:
(a) rough endoplasmic reticulum
(b) Golgi apparatus
(c) plasma membrane
(d) mitochondria

4.organelle other than nucleus, containing DNA is

(a) endoplasmic reticulum
(b) Golgi apparatus
(c) mitochondria
(d) lysosome

5. Which of the following is not a function of the vacuole?

(a) Storage
(b) providing turgidity and rigidity of the cell
(c) waste excretion
(d) locomotion

6. Which cell organelle plays a crucial role in detoxifying many poisons and drugs in a cell?
(a) Golgi apparatus
(b) Lysosomes
(c) Smooth endoplasmic reticulum
(d) Vacuoles

7. Amoeba acquires its food through a process, termed

(a) exocytosis
(b) endocytosis
(c) plasmolysis
(d) exocytosis and endocytosis both

8. The process by which water moves through a semi-permeable membrane from a region of
high concentration to a region of lower concentration, thereby equalizing water concentration
is called:
(a) Evaporation
(b) Diffusion
(c) Osmosis
(d) All of the above

9. Every multicellular organism has originated from………..

(a) Human
b) Single cell
c) Bacteria
d) Tissue
10.Water movement in plant shows osmosis results contraction and shrinkage of cell
called………
(a) Reverse Osmosis
(b) Endocytosis
(c) Transportation
(d) Plasmolysis
11. Rod shaped structure present in nucleus called………….
(a) Cytoplasm
(b) Vacuole
(c) Proteins
(d) Chromosomes

12 …………… are membrane bound sacs filled with digestive enzymes.

(a) Cytoplasm
(b) Vacuole
(c) Proteins
(d) Lysosomes
Q2.The following question consists of two statements marked as Assertion and Reason.
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 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.

ASSERTION: Passive transport does not involve energy

REASON: It occurs due to concentration gradient of materials.
ASSERTION: RBC’S kept in hypotonic solution will swell.
REASON: Movement of water occurs from outside to inside the cell.
ASSERTION: The outer membrane of mitochondria is folded into cristae.
REASON: Cristae increases the surface area.
ASSERTION: Ribosomes are present in both eukaryotes and prokaryotes.
REASON: Ribosomes are the sites of protein synthesis
ASSERTION: Plant cells have a single large vacuole.
REASON: Vacuole is responsible for ingestion of food substance.
Q3. Answer the following in 20-30 words:
1.There would be no plant life if chloroplasts did not exist. Justify.
2. How do substances like carbon dioxide and water move in and out of the cell?
3. Differentiate between prokaryotic cell and eukaryotic cell.
4. Which type of cell division is required for growth and repair of body and which type is
involved in formation of gametes?
5. What would happen if Plasma membrane ruptures or breaks down?
6. Why are lysosomes known as suicide bags?
7. If the organization of a cell is destroyed due to some physical or chemical influence, What will
happen?
8. Why is the plasma membrane called a selectively permeable membrane?
9. Define the following:
(a) Hypotonic solution
(b) Hypertonic solution
10. What are the functions of nucleus?
Q4. Answer the following in 30-40 words
1. What do you mean by the following terms?
(i) Protoplasm (ii) Cytoplasm (iii) Nucleoplasm
2. Name the organelle of the cell, which is involved in the formation of lysosomes. Write its
functions in the cell.
3. Why do plant cell possess large sized vacuoles?
4. Describe the structural features of cell membrane and cell wall. Why is cell membrane called
selectively permeable membrane.
5.Draw a well labelled diagram of eukaryotic nucleus.
6. How is bacterial cell different from onion peel.
7. How does amoeba obtain it’s food?

Q5. Answer the following in detail:

1.(a) Draw a well labelled diagram of prokaryotic cell.
(b) List any two features of bacterial cell.
2. Give reason for the following:
(a) Plastids are able to make their own protein.
(b) Golgi apparatus are removed from the cell.
(c) A RBC is kept in concentrated saline solution.
(d) The plasma membrane of cell breaks down.
3. Draw a well labelled diagram of animal cell and label the structure involved in energy
production, lipid synthesis, exchange of materials between cytoplasm and nucleoplasm.
4. Write main functions of at least 5 cell components

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 TISSUES

Q1. Multiple choice questions:

1. The cells of cork are dead and have a chemical in their walls that makes them impervious to
gases and water. The chemical is:
(a) lignin
(b) suberin
(c) cutin
(d) wax

2. The flexibility in plants is due to a tissue called:

(a) chlorenchyma
(b) parenchyma
(c) sclerenchyma
(d) collenchyma
3. The tissue present in the lining of kidney tubules and ducts of salivary glands is:
(a)squamous epithelium tissue
(b) glandular epithelium tissue
(c) cuboidal epithelium tissue
(d) columar epithelium tissue
4. The connective tissue that connects muscle to bone is called:
(a) ligament
(b) tendon
(c) nervous tissue
(d) all of the above
5. The tissue that helps in the movement of our body are:
(a) musclar tissue
(b) skeletal tissue
(c) nervous tissue
(d) all of the above
6. Sieve tubes and companion cells are present in:
(a)xylem
(b) phloem
(c) cork
(d) cambium
7. The size of the stem increases in the width due to:
(a)apical meristem
(b) intercalary meristem
(c) primary meristem
(d) lateral meristem
8. Cartilage and bone are types of:
(a) muscular tissue
(b) connective tissue
(c) meristematic tissue
(d) epithelial tissue
9. Xylem and phloem are examples of:
(a)epidermal tissue
(b)simple tissue
(c)protective tissue
(d) complex tissue
10. A tissue whose cells are capable of dividing and re-dividing is called:
(a) complex tissue
(b) connective tissue
(c) permanent tissue
(d) meristematic tissue
11..…………………. Seen in some plants is located near the node
a) apical meristem
b) intercalary meristem
c) parenchyma tissues
d) roots
Q2. The following question consists of two statements marked as Assertion and Reason.
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 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.

ASSERTION: All the plant tissues divide throughout their life.

REASON: Meristematic tissues are localized in certain regions.
ASSERTION: Apical meristems are present in tips of stems and roots.
REASON: Root and stem grow in length.
ASSERTION: Parenchyma tissue are non-living.
REASON: Parenchyma cells have intercellular spaces.
ASSERTION: Some columnar epithelial cells change into glandular cells.
REASON: Columnar epithelial cells are much longer than broad.
ASSERTION: Striated muscles are attached to the bones in different body parts.
REASON: These are independent of voluntary control.
Q3. Answer the following in 20-30 words:
1.Animals of colder regions and fishes of cold water have thicker layer of subcutaneous fat.
2. Determine the location of the following tissues:
(a) Unstriated muscle fibres
(b) Cuboidal epithelium
3. What is the function of areolar tissues?
4. What is the difference between sclerenchyma and collenchyma?
5. Write the functions of following chemical substances found in plant tissues.
(a) Lignin (b) Cutin
6. Name the tissue present between internal organs. What are its functions?

7. (i) A plant tissue is observed under a microscope, as shown in the figure. Identify this tissue
(ii) State the characteristic features of these cells.
8. What is the name of the bone cells? Describe the function of bones.
9. Describe the structure of stomata.
10. What happens to the cells formed by meristematic tissue?
Q4. Answer the following in 30-40 words:
1. Draw a diagrammatic labelled sketch of stem tip to show the location of meristematic tissue.
2. List any three characteristics of parenchyma.
3. Describe three functions of protective tissue in plants.
4. Give the name of the following:
(a) Tissue concerned with the conduction of food materials.
(b) Tissue capable of cell division.
(c) Multiple pores present in epidermis of leaf.
5. Which is the simplest protective tissue present in animal body? State its two functions.
6. Mention three types of blood cells with their functions.
7. State any three functions of skeletal connective tissue.
8. Name the kinds of muscles found in your limbs and lungs. How do they differ from each other
structurally and functionally.
Q4. Answer the following in detail:
1. With the help of neat labelled diagram explain the structure of neuron.
2. What is permanent tissue? Classify permanent tissues and describe them.
3.Describe the structure and function of any two types of epithelial tissue and draw the
diagram for each type.
4. Draw and identify different elements of phloem.
 IMPROVEMENT IN FOOD RESOURCES
Q1. Multiple choice questions:
1. Using fertilizers in farming is an example of
I. No cost production
II. Low cost production
III. High cost production
IV. None of these
2. Nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium are examples of
I. Micro-nutrients
II. Macro-nutrients
III. Fertilizers
IV. Both I and II
3. Cyperinus and Parthenium are types of
I. Diseases
II. Pesticides
III. Weeds
IV. Pathogens
4. Mullets, prawns, mussels are examples of
I. Marine fishes
II. Fresh-water fishes
III. Finned fishes
IV. Shell fish
5. What is the other name for Apis cerana indica?
I. Indian cow
II. Indian buffalo
III. Indian bee
IV. None of these
6. The management and production of fish is called
I. Pisciculture
II. Apiculture
III. Sericulture
IV. Aquaculture
7. Rohu and catla are types of
I. Freshwater fish
II. Marine water fish
III. Both I and II
IV. None of these
8. Pasturage is related to
I. Cattle
II. Fishery
III. Apiculture
IV. Sericulture
9. What is the process of growing two or more crops in a definite pattern?
I. Crop rotation
 II. Inter-cropping
III. Mixed cropping
IV. Organic cropping
10. Leghorn is related to
I. Apiculture
II. Dairy farming
III. Pisciculture
IV. Poultry

Q2. The following question consists of two statements marked as Assertion and Reason.
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 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.

ASSERTION: There is need for sustainable practices in agriculture.

REASON: Population of the country is still growing.
ASSERTION: Fodder crops are also grown along with cereal and pulses.
REASON: Food crop is food for the livestock.
ASSERTION: Hybridisation is defined as crossing of genetically dissimilar plant species.
REASON: Farmers need to protect the harvested crops from loss.
ASSERTION: Rhizobium fixes atmospheric oxygen and increase soil fertility.
REASON: Kharif crops are grown in June.
ASSERTION: Humidity in air promotes growth of moulds like Mucor.
REASON: Food grains are stored in silos on large scale.
Q3. Answer the following in 20-30 words:
1.Define the term hybridization and photoperiod.
2. State advantages of fertilisers over manures.
3. What is mixed cropping? How does it help a farmer?
4 Name two desirable traits for variety improvement in poultry farming.
5. Give two examples of shell fishes.
6. Which factors should be taken into consideration for fish culture?
7. What is green manure?
8.Name the two types of animal feed and write their functions.
9. What are the advantages of bee keeping?

Q3. Answer the following in 30-40 words:

1. (i) Name the month during which kharif crop is grown.

(ii) List any two factors for which crop variety improvement is done.
2. Why has improving crop yields become more important these days? List the major group of
activities for improving crop yields.
3. What is honey? What does the quality of honey depend upon?
4. Why is animal husbandry essential.
5. What is organic farming?
6. List out some useful traits in improved crops.
7. What are the important precautions that should be taken in Poultry farming?
Q3. Answer the following in detail:
1. Describe any 4 important factors for which variety improvement is done.
2. Describe the main irrigation systems that are adopted in India.
3. Describe composite fish culture system. What is the major problem in fish farming? How is it
overcome.
4. Explain the different types of cropping pattern.