SAMPLE TEST PAPER

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PART-I

IQ (MENTAL ABILITY)This section contains 20 Multiple Choice Questions. Each question has four choices (1), (2), (3)and (4) out of which ONLY ONE is correct.

1. In a certain code language if the word ‘COMFORT’ is coded as CODFFRB, then how will the word “COMMODITY”be coded in that language ?(1) CODDFIBGI (2) CODMFBDIG (3) CODMFDITG (4) COMFDRBTG

2. If “CARE” = 16 and “RESPECT” = 49, then what is the value of “NERVOUS” ?(1) 68 (2) 49 (3) 40 (4) None of these

3. Find the missing character in the following question.

(1) 121

(2) 613 2

5

88

6

289

6

3

81 64

169?(3) 74

(4) 101

4. In the following question, select the correct mirror image from alternative (1), (2), (3), (4) of the figure (X)

(X) (1) (2) (3) (4)

5. In the following question a figure marked (X) is followed by four figures (1), (2), (3) and (4) which show thepossible water-images of figure (X). Choose one out of these four figures which shows the correct water-imageof the figure (X).

(1) (2) (3) (4)

INSTRUCTIONSTime duration: 2:30 hours. (The initial 30 minutes are given for filling Response Sheet and the test durationis 2 hours). 

Maximum Marks: 320This Question Paper consists of 2 parts which contains 80 MCQs with 4 choices

Part 1: 20 questions on IQ (which comprises questions on application of logic & mental ability) Part 2: 60 questions (Physics: 10, Chemistry: 10, Biology: 20, Maths: 20)

Marking Scheme: For each correct answer 4 marks are awarded and for each wrong answer -1 mark isawarded. In case of no response zero mark will be awarded.

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6. In the following question, choose the alternative figure in which the question figure (X) is embedded.

(X) (1) (2) (3) (4)

7. In the following question, a set of three figures X, Y and Z showing a sequence in which a paper is folded andfinally cut from a particular section. Below these figures a set of answer figures marked (1, 2, 3 & 4) showing thedesign which the paper actually acquires when it is unfolded. You have to select the answer figure which mostclosely resembles the unfolded piece of paper.

(1) (2) (3) (4)

8. In the following question, a figure marked as transparent sheet is given and followed by four answer figures. Oneout of these four options resembles the figure which is obtained by folding transparent sheet along the dottedline. This option is your answer.

(1) (2) (3) (4)

9. In the following question, a figure marked as transparent sheet is given and followed by four answer figures. Oneout of these four options resembles the figure which is obtained by folding transparent sheet along the dottedline. This option is your answer.

(1) (2) (3) (4)

10. In the following question a dot is placed in the figure marked as (X), this figure is followed by four alternativesmarked as (1), (2), (3) and (4). One out of these four options contains the common region to circle, squarestriangle similar to that of marked by dot in figure (X). Select that option.

(X) (1) (2) (3) (4)

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CLASS-IX11. Direction : In the given question, one number is missing in the series. You have to understand the pattern of the

series and insert the number.5, 14, 27, 44, 65, ?(1) 88 (2) 90 (3) 109 (4) 130

12. Direction : In the given question, one number is missing in the series. You have to understand the pattern of theseries and insert the number.1, 4, 10, 22, 46, ?(1) 48 (2) 68 (3) 82 (4) 94

13. In a certain code HEATER is written as KBDQHO, how will you encode COOLER ?(1) ALRIHV (2) FLRIHO (3) FLIRHO (4) None

14. In a certain language if ‘Toy’ is coded as ‘7500’ and ‘Boy’ is coded as ‘750’ then how is ‘Cow’ coded :(1) 950 (2) 900 (3) 1035 (4) 1024

15. Priya starts from a point ‘A’ and travels 15 m towards West, then she travels 10 m towards South. From here sheturns towards East and travels 15 m and then turns towards North and travels 15 m. How far and in whichdirection is she finally from the starting point ‘A’:(1) 10 m from A, North (2) 5 m from A, North(3) 5 m from A, South (4) At A

16. In the following question, choose the pair/group of words that show the same relationship as given at the top ofevery pair/group.Disobedience : Punishment(1) Teenager : Dynamic (2) Prayer : Salvation(3) Bravery : Appreciation (4) Patience : Listening

17. Direction : Find the odd one(1) MOR (2) GIL (3) SUX (4) VXZ

18. A baby who was born on 29th Feb. 1896, when did he celebrate his first birthday.(1) 28th Feb. 1897 (2) 29th Feb. 1900 (3) 29th Feb. 1904 (4) 20th Feb. 1908

19. Direction : In the given question, there are two sets of figures. The figures on left hand side are problem figuresmarked by numbers a, b, c, d and e. On the right hand side are answer figures marked by alphabet 1, 2, 3, and4. A series is established if one of the four answer figures is placed in place of the sign? In problem figures. Thefigures from answer figures which should replace the sign? In problem figures is the answer.

a b c d e (1) (2) (3) (4)

20. Direction : In the given question, there are two sets of figures. The figures on left hand side are problem figuresmarked by numbers a, b, c, d and e. On the right hand side are answer figures marked by alphabet 1, 2, 3, and4. A series is established if one of the four answer figures is placed in place of the sign? In problem figures. Thefigures from answer figures which should replace the sign? In problem figures is the answer.

a b c d e (1) (2) (3) (4)

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PART-IISECTION-A : PHYSICS

This section contains 10 Multiple Choice Questions. Each question has four choices (1), (2), (3)and (4) out of which ONLY ONE is correct.

21. A body goes from A to B with a velocity of 20 m/s and comes back from B to A with a velocity of30 m/s. The average velocity of the body during the whole journey is(1) zero (2) 25 m/s (3) 24 m/s (4) none of these

22. For motion on a straight line path with constant acceleration, the ratio of the magnitude of the displacementto the distance covered is(1) = 1 (2) 1 (3) 1 (4) < 1

23. A body freely falling from rest has velocity after it falls through a height h. The distance it has to fall downfurther for its velocity to become double is(1) 4h (2) 6h (3) 3h (4) 10h

24. A body of mass 5 kg is acted on by a net force which varies as shown by the graph. The change in momentumobtained would be(1) 10 Ns

(2) 100 Ns

(3) 140 Ns

Force(N)

time(s)0

20

10

2 4 6 8 10(4) 200 Ns

25. Two identical bodies are allowed to fall from different heights h1 & h2. The ratio of their momentum when theyreach the ground will be

(1) h1: h2 (2) h12 : h2

2 (3) 1 2h : h (4) 1

26. The gravitational force between two objects is F. If masses of both objects are halved without changing distancebetween them, then the gravitational force would become(1) F/4 (2) F/2 (3) F (4) 2 F

27. A boy is whirling a stone tied with a string in a horizontal circular path. If the string breaks, the stone(1) will continue to move in the circular path(2) will move along a straight line towards the centre of the circular path(3) will move along a straight line tangential to the circular path(4) will move along a straight line perpendicular to the circular path away from the boy

28. When a body falls freely towards the earth, then its total energy(1) increases (2) decreases(3) remains constant (4) first increases and then decreases

29. In case of negative work, the angle between the force and displacement is(1) 0° (2) 45° (3) 90° (4) 180°

30. In SONAR, we use(1) ultrasonic waves (2) infrasonic waves(3) radio waves (4) audible sound waves

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SECTION-B : CHEMISTRYThis section contains 10 Multiple Choice Questions. Each question has four choices (1), (2), (3)and (4) out of which ONLY ONE is correct.

31. Which of the following statement is/are correct :(1) Intermolecular force of attraction in solid are maximum(2) Intermolecular force of attraction is gases are minimum(3) Intermolecular spaces in solid are minimum(4) All of the above

32. The solids, liquids and gases can be distinguished on the basis of following :(1) Temperature (2) Concentration(3) Nature of the substances (4) All of these

33. Expansion on heating is maximum in :(1) Solids (2) Liquids (3) Gases (4) None of these

34. The correct representation of 27°C in kelvin is :(1) 311°K (2) 311 K (3) 300 K (4) 320 kelvin°C

35. Which of the following not belong to list of pure substances :(1) Calcium oxide (2) Mercury (3) Wood (4) Hydrochloric acid

36. When sugar is heated strongly in a test-tube, in the end ______________ are obtained:(1) CO2 & H2O (2) CO & H2O (3) C & H2O (4) CO, CO2 & H2O

37. Which of the following metal can be extracted by smelting :(1) Al (2) Fe (3) Mg (4) Na

38. To separate a mixture of sugar and sand, which of the following can be used as a solvent :(1) Benzene (2) Carbon tetrachloride (3) Carbon disulphide (4) None of these

39. The gas used for killing germs persent in water during supply of drinking water is :(1) F2 (2) Cl2 (3) Br2 (4) I2

40. During the process of evaporation, the molecules which leave the surface __________ energy from______(1) Absorb, bulk of liquid as well as surroundings (2) Release, bulk of liquid only(3) Absorb, bulk of liquid only (4) Release, bulk of liquid as well as surroundings.

SECTION-C : BIOLOGY

This section contains 20 Multiple Choice Questions. Each question has four choices (1), (2), (3)and (4) out of which ONLY ONE is correct.

41. The Golgi apparatus is involved in(1) Transporting proteins that are to be released from the cell(2) Packaging proteins into vesicles(3) Altering or modifying proteins(4) All of the above

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CLASS-IX42. Identify the components labelled A, B, C, D, E and F in the diagram below from the list (i) to (vi) given

alongwith:-Components(i) SER (ii) Ribosome(iii) Nucleus (iv) Cytoplasm(v) Nuclear pore (vi) RER

The correct components are

AF

B

D

E

C

A B C D E F(1) v i vi iv ii iii(2) i iii ii vi v iv(3) iii vi i ii iv v(4) iii i ii vi v iv

43. In fluid mosaic model of plasma membrane:(1) Upper layer is made up of protein (2) Upper layer is made up of lipid(3) Phospholipids form a bi layer (4) Proteins form a middle layer

44. Which one of these is single membrane organelle(1) Lysosome (2) Mitochondria (3) Nucleus (4) Chloroplast

45. In plants, lateral meristem is responsible for growth in :(1) Length (2) Thickness (3) Parenchyma (4) Cortex

46. Lignified elongated dead cells are :(1) Parenchyma (2) Collenchyma (3) Sclerenchyma (4) None of the above

47. Flesh of guava, apple, and pear fruits is gritty. It is due to :(1) Sclerenchyma fibres (2) Sclerenchyma sclereids(3) Collenchyma and lignin (4) (1) and (2) both

48. Sieve tubes and companion cells occur in :(1) Xylem (2) Meristem (3) Cork (4) Phloem

49. Which of the following consist of smooth muscle tissue ?(i) Digestive tract (ii) Arteries (iii) Heart (iv) Leg muscle(1) Only (i) (2) Only (ii) (3) (i) and (ii) (4) (i) and (iv)

50. The junction between two neurons is called as(1) Nerve (2) Synapse (3) Axons (4) Dendron

51. Which of these is/are function of epithelial tissue:(1) Covering and lining (2) Absorption (3) Secretion (4) All the above

52. The muscle cells that get tired soon are :(1) Skeletal muscle (2) Smooth muscle (3) Cardiac muscle (4) All of these

53. Stomach is lined by :(1) Simple columnar epithelium (2) Mesothelium(3) Pseudostratified ciliated (4) endothelium

54. Which of the following acts as middle man :(1) W.B.C (2) Plasma (3) Blood (4) Lymph

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CLASS-IX55. Tendons connect :

(1) Nerve to muscle (2) Muscle to muscle (3) Bone to bone (4) Bone to muscle

56. For appropriate selection of seed, one must consider :(1) High yielding varieties (2) Disease free seeds(3) Seed treated with fungicides (4) All of these

57. Which could be used for Green manure :(1) Sunhemp (2) Neem (3) Acacia (4) All of the above

58. Which of the following statements is not true :(1) Intercropping is used to increase productivity per unit area(2) In intercropping seeds of two crops are mixed(3) Rotation of crops improves soil fertility(4) None of the above

59. Longest animal cell is :(1) Sperm cell (2) Nerve cell (3) Striated muscle cell (4) Ostrich egg

60. Plastids are present in :(1) Nerve cells (2) Amoeba (3) Plant cells (4) Skin cells

SECTION-D : MATHEMATICS

This section contains 20 Multiple Choice Questions. Each question has four choices (1), (2), (3)and (4) out of which ONLY ONE is correct.

61. The factors of2 2x y

4 9 are :

(1)x y x y

,4 9 4 9

(2)x y x y

,2 9 2 9

(3)x y x y

,2 3 2 3

(4) None of these

62. If (3x – 4) (5x + 7) = 15x2 – ax – 28, then a = _____ :(1) 1 (2) –1 (3) –2 (4) None of these

63. Rationalizing factor of 3 56 is :

(1) 3 7 (2) 3 56 56 (3) 3 49 (4) 3 21

64. Choose the rational number which does not lie between rational numbers25 and

15 :

(1)14 (2)

320

(3)3

10 (4)

720

65. A student was asked to multiply a number by32

instead, he divided the number by32

and obtained a number

smaller by23

, the number is :

(1)45

(2)35

(3)23

(4)12

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66. In figure, BD = DC and CBD = 30°. Then the measure of BAC is.A

B C

D

30°

(1) 60° (2) 120° (3) 150° (4) 70°

67. In figure find x° : A

B C D

E

x°72°

(1) 108° (2) 144° (3) 36° (4) 54°

68. Solve :3x 4 4x – 27

x 2x – 37 3

:

(1) –6 (2) –3 (3) –2 (4) 6

69. In fig, determine the value of y.

AB

C D

E F

5y°

2y°5y°

(1) 10 (2) 15 (3) 25 (4) 20

70. The sum of two consecutive numbers is 53. Find the numbers :(1) 26, 27 (2) 27, 28 (3) 25, 26 (4) 28, 29

71. In any triangle the centroid divides the median in the ratio :(1) 1 : 1 (2) 2 : 1 (3) 3 : 1 (4) 3 : 2

72. The sides of a triangle are 5 cm, 6 cm and 7cm. One more is formed by joining the midpoints of the sides.The perimeter of the second is(1) 18 cm (2) 12 cm (3) 9 cm (4) 6 cm

73. The angle which is twice its supplement is :(1) 120° (2) 90° (3) 60° (4) 30°

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74. The adjacent sides of a parallelogram are in the ratio of a : b. The ratio of the corresponding altitude is(1) a : b (2) b : a (3) c2 : b2 (4) b2 : a2

75. A trapezium has its non-parallel sides congruent, then its opposite angles are :(1) Congruent (2) Supplementary (3) Complementary (4) None of these

76. In a parallelogram, which one is not correct :(1) Its opposite sides are equal (2) Its opposite angles are equal(3) diagonals bisect at 90° (4) None is false

77. In a || gm ABCD, D = 105°, then the A and B will be :(1) 105°, 75° (2) 75°, 105° (3) 105°, 105° (4) 75°, 75°

78. The volume of a cube is 216 cubic metres,then its side is :(1) 7 metres (2) 6 metres (3) 5 metres (4) 2 metres

79. The perimeter of a rhombus is 20 cm and one of its diagonal is 8 cm. Find its area :(1) 24 sq. cm (2) 48 sq. cm (3) 64 sq. cm (4) 92 sq. cm

80. The circumference of circle is 60 cm. The length of an arc of 90° is :(1) 10 cm (2)15 cm (3) 20 cm (4) None of these

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