SHREE’S ACADEMY in Wisdon Quality Education

STD: 9th Subject: Science & Technology Time: 1 Hr

Date: 20/01/2024 Max. Marks: 20

PART 1: Ls. No. 13: Carbon: An important element

Q1. (A) Choose the proper alternative and fill in the blanks: (1M)
(1) A carbon atom forms a …… bond with other atoms. In this bond the two atoms
share electrons.
(a) Ionic (c) Covalent
(b) Metallic (d) Wander Wall
(B) Check whether the following statements are true or false,
Correct the false statement. (1M)
(1) Coke is use for production of water gas i.e., CO2 + H2O
(C) Complete the following chemical reactions: (1M)
……….. + ……… → CO2 + 2H2O + Heat
Q2. (A) Give Reason: (Any One) (2M)
(1) Biogas is an eco-friendly fuel.
(2) Graphite is not used in ornaments.
(B) Answer the following: (Any One) (2M)
(1) Explain the difference: Crystalline and non-crystalline forms of carbon.
(2) Write two physical properties each.
(a) Diamond
(b) Charcoal
Q3. Answer the following question in brief: (Any One) (3M)
(1) What are the different types of coal? What are their uses?
(2) Classify carbon.
 PART 2: Ls. No. 18: Observing Space: telescope
Q1. (A) Choose the proper alternative and fill in the blanks: (1M)
(1) The first scientist to use a telescope for space observation was ................... .
(a) Einstein (c) Galileo
(b) Newton (d) Mendel
(B) Check whether the following statements are true or false,
Correct the false statement. (1M)
To collect the maximum amount of light coming from an object, the objective lens
should be made as small as possible.
( C) Match the columns: (1M)
Column A Column B
(1) Indian Radio Telescope (a) GMRT
(2) X-rays (b) Hubble
(c) Chandra

Q2. (A) Answer the following: (Any One) (2M)

(1) Why are optical telescopes located in uninhabited places on mountains?
(2) Explain the construction of Galileo’s telescope.
(B) Answer the following: (Any One) (2M)
(1) Explain the construction of a radio telescope.
(2) Why can an X-ray telescope not be based on the earth?
Q3. Answer the following question in brief: (Any One) (3M)
(1) Which type of telescopes can be made using a lens? Draw diagrams of these
telescopes.
(2) Study the figure and answer the following questions.

a. What type of telescope is shown in the figure?

b. Label the main parts of the telescope.
c. Which types of mirror does the telescope use?
d. What other type of telescope uses a curved mirror?