ANNUAL EXAMINATION 2022-23

CLASS 9 (1CSE)
SCIENCE Paper -I
PHYSICS

Time: Two hours Maximum marks: 80

Instructions:
Answers lo this paper must be written on the answer script provided separately.
.Vol willNOT be allowed to write during the first 15 minutes. This time is to be spent in
reading the question paper.
.The time given at the head of this paper is the time allowed for writing the answers.
Allsubsections of each question must be answered in the correct order.
Please donot writeanything on the question paper except your name and roll number.
: The intended marks for questions or parts of questions are given in brackets J.
Section A is compulsory. Attempt any four questions from Section B.

SECTION A 140 marks]

Attempt all questions.

Question 1
Select the correct option from the choices (a),(b), (c) and (d) given below: [1 x 15]
() Light year is the unit of
(a) time (b) length
(c) mass (d) none of these.
(ii) The diameter of a thin wire can be measured by:
(a) vernier callipers (b) metre rule

(c) screw gauge (d) none of these.

(iii) Speed of 72 km h is equal to:

(a) 10 ms (b) 20 ms
(c) 30 ms (d) 40 ms.

(iv) The non-contact force among the following is:

(a) force of reaction (b) force due to gravity
tension in string (d) force of friction.
(c)

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(V) The pressure P at a certain depth in river water and P> at the same depth in Sea

water are related as:

(b) P= P2
(a) P> P;
(c) P<P:
(d) P- P;= atmospheric pressure.
Thc density of copper is 8.83 g cm". It isequivalent to:
(vi)
kg m (b) 88030 kg m
(a) 88.30
88300 kg m (d) 8830 kg m
(c)
from 4° C to 0° C. It:
(vii) The water is cooled
(a) contracts
(b) expands
(c) first contracts, then
expands

(d) first expands then contracts.

(vii) The green house gas is:
(a) oxygen (b) nitrogen
(c) chlorine (d) carbon dioxide.

(ix) The image formed bya plane mirror is:

(a) real
(b) virtual
(c) vitual with lateral inversion
(d) real with lateral inversion.
(x) The radius of curvature of convex mirror is 40cm. Its focal length will be:
(a) 10cm (b) 40 cm
(c) 20 cm (d) 30cm.
(xi) Sound in air propagates in form of:
(a) longitudinal wave
(b) transverse wave
(c) both longitudinal and transverse wave
(d) neither longitudinal nor transverse wave.

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 (xi)SONAR makes use of:
(a) infrasonic sound (b) ultrasound
(c) light (d) supersonicsound.
(xiii)The value of l milli-ampere(mA) is equivalent to:
(a) 10 A (b) 10A
(c) 10°A (d) 10 A.
(xiv) Current in a circuit flows:
(a) In direction from high to low potential
(b) In direction from low to high potential
(c) In direction of flow of electrons
(d) In any direction.
(xv) In a uniform magnetic field, the field lines are:
(a) curved
(b) parallel and equidistant straight lines
(c) parallel, but non-equispaced straight lines
(d) perpendicular, circular lines.

Question 2
(a) () What is meant by measurement? [1]
(ii) Aspring is compressed against a rigid wall. Draw a neat and labelled
diagram showing the forces acting on spring. [2]
(b) State whether the following physical quantity is a scalar or vector: [2]
momentum, speed, pressure, weight
(c) How does the liquid pressure on a diver change if: [2]
() the diver moves to greater depth?
(ii) the diver moves horizontally?
(d) Distinguish between heat and temperature by giving two points of comparison. [2]
(e) A pebble thrown vertically upwards with an initial velocity 50 ms Comes to

a stop in5seconds. Find the retardation. [2]

() An egg sinks in fresh water, but floats in strong salt solution. Explain reason. [2)
g) The image formed by a conveX mirror is of size one-third the size of an object.
Find the relation between u and v. [2]

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Question 3
the
(a) Explain why it is advantagcous to run before taking along jump. Name
law relatcd to it
(2)
barometric liquid.
(b) Write two reasons of using mercury as a
nis
2)
(c) The relat ive density of silver is 10.5. Calculatc thc density of silver in S. L
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(d) Water pipes in colder countries often burst in winter. Explain with reason 2)
(c) A scconds' pendulum is taken to a place where acceleration due to gravity
falls to one-fourth. How is the time period of simple pendulum affected?
What will be its new timc period?

SECTION B

(Answer any four questions)

Question 4
(a) (i) Explain why the tip of an allpin is made sharp?
(i) The area of pistons in a hydraulic machine are 5 cm and 625 cm.
What force on the smaller piston will support a load of 1250 N on the
larger piston?
(b) What do the following indicate in a barometer regarding weather?
(i) gradual fall in the mercury level
(1) sudden fall in the mercury level
(1ii) gradual rise in the mercury level
(c) () Use Newton's second law of motion to explain why a cricketer pulls
his hands back while catching a fast moving ball. [2

(ii) How long will a stone take to fallto the ground from the top of a
building 80 m high and what will be the velocity of the stone on
reaching the ground? [g = 10 ms]

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Question5

(a) A
solid of density p has weight W. Show
that its apparent weight will be
w|1- (). when it is completely immersed in a liquid of density pL. [3]
(b) () State the Principle of floatation.
(i) Abody of mass 3.5 kg displaces 1000 cm' of water
when fully
immersed inside it. Calculate:
[2]
(A) the upthrust on the body.
(B) the apparent weight of body in water.
(c) () In the given figure three blocks of different materials are immersed in
water. Three blocks A, B & Care having densities Pa,
PB and pc
respectively. Which of the block has the highest density and which has
the lowest densities? Give reason for the
answer. [2]

water -

2
(i) Ablock of wood floats on water with= th of its volume above the water
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surface. Calculate the density of wood. pw = lg cm [2]

Question 6
Find
(a) (1) Two plane mirrors are placed making an angle 60" in between them.
mirrors.
the number of images formed of an object placed in between the [2]
hand appear cool?
(1) Why does a piece of ice when touched with
density of water with temperature in the
0) Draw a graph to show the variation in
[3]
temperature range from 0Cto 10°C.
Turn over
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 energy for the earth?
What is the main source of
(c) ()
mean by degradation ofenergy?
(i1) What do you
are absorbed by green house gases.
which
(ii) Name the radiations
minimize the global warming.
(iv) State one way to

Question 7
are at perpendicular to cach other. Apoint object is kept in
mirrors
(a) Two plane
the formation of images with the help of ray diagram. [3]
between them. Show of
distance of 15 cm in front of aconvex mirror
at a
(b) An object is placed
radius of curvature 10 cm.
image form? EEE
() Where will the
Find magnification m.
(i) virtual?
nature of image, real or
(iii) What will be the an
show the formation of image by a concave mirror for
(c) Draw a ray diagram to State three characteristics of the image
and focus.
object placed between its pole 4)
formed.

Question 8
displacement-time graph of a wave and show on it the amplitude
(a) () Draw
and time period of wave.
you hear the sound produced due to vibrations ofa seconds
(ii) Can
pendulum? Give reason.
s and in water
(b) () Assuming the speed of sound inair equal to 340 m
distance 1700 m by sound
1360 ms. Find the time taken to travel the (2)
in air and water.
E
(ii) State one application of ultrasound.

(c) ) State two factors affecting speed of sound in gas.

(ii) What is responsible for the flow of current through:
(a) a metallic conductor?
[4)
(b) an electrolyte?

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Question9
Aconductor carries current 0.2 A
(a) [3]
(i) Find the amount of
charge that will pass through the cross section of
conductor in 30 seconds.
(ii) How many electrons will flowy in this time
electron is 1.6 x 10 C)
interval if charge on one
(b) () State any two properties of magnetic field
lines. [2]
(i) Give one evidence which points
towards the existence of carth's
magnetic field.
(c) (1) A
soft ironwhen brought close to a magnet is attracted towards it.
Name the phenomenon.
[2]
(ii) An iron piece is converted into a magnet by
passing current through a
wire wound around it. Name the magnet. [1]
(ii) State any one use of the magnet mentioned in part (11). [1]
(iv) Name one device in which the magnet mentioned in part (11) is used. [1]
 ANNUAL EXAMINATION 2022-23
Class 9 (ICSE)
SCIENCE Paper-2 (CHEMISTRY)

Time: Two hours Maximum marks: 80

Instructions:
cwer to this paper must be written on the ans wer script provided separately.
You wvillINOT be allowed to write during the first 15 minutes. This time is to be spent in
reading the question paper.
The time given at the head of this paper is the time allowedfor writing the answers.
.The intended marksfor questions or parts of questions are given in brackets [].
This paper is divided into two sections: Section A [40 marks] and Section B [40 marks].
Section Ais compulsory. Atempt any four questions from Section B.
Give balanced equations wherever required.

SECTION A [40 Marks]

(Attempt all questions from this section.)
Question 1 [15]
Select the correct option from the choices (a), (b), () and (d) given below:
( Apure substance made up of one kind of atoms which cannot be further
decomposedor broken down into two or more substances by any physical or
chemical means is:
(a) lon (b) Atom
(c) Element (d) Compound

() The major pollutant released during burning of fossil fuels is:

(a) Methane (b) Sulphur dioxide
(c) Hydrogen sulphide (d) Chloroflurocarbon

) The colour of the precipitate formed on reaction of FeSO, with NaOH solution is:
(a) Blue (b) Dirty green
(c) Yellow (d) White

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 supersaturated solution in comparison to its saturated solution ho
(iv) A
concentration
(a) More solute
concentrat ion
(b) Less solute same
Solute concentration in both the solutions is
(c)
(d) None of the above.

of any nolccule is called as:

() The symbolicrepresentation
(a) Empirical formula (b) Molecular structure
(d) Atomic formula
(c) Chemicalfornmula

Sodium sulphite is:

(v) The chemical formula of
(b) Na,S0,
(a) Na,SO4
(d) NaSO,
(c) Na,S

(vii) Oxygen contains electrons in the valence shell.

(a) Two
(b) Four
(c) Six (d) Eight

temperature is:
(vii) The salt whose solubility in water decreases with rise in
(a) Sodium nitrate (b) Calcium sulphate
(c) Cobalt chloride (d) Calcium chloride

(ix) The ionic bond does not exist between:

(a) Clh (b) KBr
(c) CaO (d) NaCI

(x) The maximum number of electrons present in K-shell is:

(a) 18 (b) 32
(c) 2 (d) 8

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 The formula of Phosphate radical is:
(a) PO, (b) PO,
(c) PO, (d) PO,

(si) Theelement placed in group 2and period 3in the periodic table is:
(a) Calcium (b) Magncsium
(c) Sodium (d) Beryllium

(ii) The metallic radical which gives golden yellow flame is:
(a) Nalt
(b) K*
(c) Ca?+
(d) None of these

(xi) The process of oxidation involves:

(a) Loss of electrons from an atom or ion
) Gain of electrons from an atom or ion
(c) Loss of Oxygen from a compound
(d) Gain of Hydrogen to a compound

(xv) The absolute temperature that corresponds to 26°C is:

(a) 247 K (b) 226 K
(c) 299 K (d) 326 K

Question 2
0) Give one word for each of the following: [5]
(a) Areaction in which an acid and an alkali react to form salt and water
(b) Name assigned to the elements of group 2
(C) Annual rise in the temperature of the earth's atmosphere due to the greenhouse
effect

(a) The law according to which at constant pressure, the volume ofa given mass of
gas is directly proportional to its absolute temperature
atmosphere.
(e) Substance that loses its water of crystallization when exposed to the
 (ii) Match Column A with Column B:
Column B [S
Column A
() Eflorescent substance
(a) Nitrogen
Iron (III) chloride (i) Rotten egg smell
(b)
(c) Washing soda (ii) Zero neutron
(d) Hydrogen sulphide (iv)| Dcliquescent substance

Protium
(v) Triple bond
(e)

following statements:
(iii) Give a reason for each of the
unreactive.
(a) Helium is chemically extremely
using dilute acids.
(b) Lead cannot be used to prepare Hydrogen gas
humid conditions.
(c) Effilorescence is minimum during
metals.
(d) Group 1elements are called alkali
of 7.
(e) Natural rain water does not have a pH

organic compounds:
(iv) Give the IUPAC names of each of the following
(a) CH,COOH
(b) HCHO
(c) CH;OH
(d) CH;CI
(e) H,C-CH-CH,
CH,

from those given in

(iv) Fill in the blanks 1 -5 by choosing the correct option
brackets:
[increases, decreases, remains same, electropositive, electronegative,
increases by one]
Across a period from left to right in the Modern Periodic Table:
2
Number of electron shells 1 ; Number of valence electrons
to 4
electronegativity
Character of elements changes from 3

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 SECTION B (40 marks]
(Attempt any four questions.)
Question3

Calculate the pcrcentagc of Nitrogen and Oxygen in Ammonium nitratc [NH,NO;].

16]
[N= 14, H= 1,0= (2]
Givethe balanced chemical cquations involved in Bosch process with necessary
()
suitable conditions. [2)
(i) Define isomerism. Draw the chain isomers of Butane [CAHo] showing the
structural formula, (3]
( ) Diferentiate between Atomic number and Mass number by giving one point of
difference and an example. [3]
Question4
0 Mention two ways for the removal ofhardness in water. [2]

() Give the chemical formula for each of the following compounds: [2]

(a) Ammonium sulphate

(b) Potassium bicarbonate.
at
(ii) Agas occupies a volume of 3 litres at 0°C. Determine the volume of this gas
-20°C. Assume that the pressure of the gas remains constant. [3]
26.59%, H=2.22% ,
(iv) Calculate the empirical formula of the compound having C=
O=71.19%. [C= 12, O = 16, H= 1] [3]

Question 5
formula of the sulphate and
) XCi, is the chloride ofa metal X. State the [2]
hydroxide of the metalX.
equation for each of the following: [2]
() Give a balanced chemical
ammonium salt to a basic gas.
(a) Conversion of an which is neutral
elements - one of
(b) Direct combination reaction involving two
monovalent metal.
gas and the other a
Turn over
(5)
(iii) Differentiate between Exothermic and Endothermic reactions by giving onc
point of differcnce and an cxample in cach casc. (3
to
(iv) Define clectrovalent bond. Draw the clectron dot / atomic orbit structure
show the formation of Caleiumoxide [Ca =20, 0=81. [3]

Question 6
() Write a balanced chemical cquation for cach of the following word cquations: (2]
(a) Aluminium + Oxygen ’ Aluminium Oxide
(b) Zinc + Copper sulphate ’ Zinc sulphate + Copper

(ii) Name the following: (2]

and a
(a) A covalent compound formed between an element in period I
halogen
(b) A non-metal in period 2 which is tetravalent.

follow:
(iii) Study the diagram given below and answer the questions that

Thistle funnel < Hydrogen

( Gas jar

Zinc granules
LDil. HCI

Laboratory preparation of hydrogen by action of dil. HCl on zinc.

(a) Write the balanced chemicalequation for the laboratory preparation ot

Hydrogen.
(b) Why is Hydrogen not collected over air, although it is lighter than ar?
(c) Which solution is used to absorb the impurity of Arsine?

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 (i) Identify the oxidizing agent, reducing agent and oxidized product in the
chemicalequation given below:
[3]
4HCI + O2 ’ 2H,0 + 2C,

Question7

Defineabsolute zero. Why are all temperatures on the

figures? Kelvin scale in positive
[2]
(1)
Civethestructural formula for each of the following organic
(a) Propyne
compounds: (2]

(b) 2, 2- dimethyl propane.

i) Salt P on reaction with dilute Sulphuric acid gives
colourless, odourless gas Q
with brisk effervescence. Salt P imparts brick red colour to
the flame. (3]
(a) Identify the gas Q.
(b) Identify the ion present in the salt P responsible for brick red colour to the
flame.

(c) Give a confirmatory test for the gas Q.

(iv) The representation below shows the formation of an electrovalent compound:
[3]

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(X)
Ifthe atomic number of elenment X is 1land of element Y is 17:
(a) State why an electron is transferred from X to Y during the formation of the
Compound XY.
(b) What is the difference between X and X"'.
(c) Does Y have stable or unstable configuration?
Question 8
[2]
UiVe a reason for each of the following statements:
(a) Acid rain affects marine organisms.
to solids or liquids.
(0) Gases have lower densities compared

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(ii) Complete the following chemical cquations and balance them:
(a) Zn + NaOH ’

(b) Pb(NO:)2 + NaCl ’ +

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(iii) Write the clectronic configuration of the element X. Predict its group and
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period also. 3]

following:
(iv) Identify the following compounds /l gas A, B and C in each of the
(a) A coloured substance 'A' which on heating leaves a black residue and evolves
colourless.
two gases, one of which is coloured and other is

(b) A greenish yellow gas 'B' that turns starch iodide paper blue black.
(c) Orange coloured crystals C' which leave green voluminous residue on heating
along with flashes of light.
 ANNUAL EXAMINATION 2022-23
Class 9 (ICSE)
SCIENCE PAPER-3 (BIOLOGY)
Time: Twvo hours
Maximum marks: 80
Instructions:
Vou willNOT be allowed to write during the first 15 minutes. This
time is to be spent in
reading the question paper.
The time given at the head of this paper is the time allowed for
The intended marks for questions or parts of writing the answers.
4llsubsections of each question must be questions are given in brackets.
answered in the correct order.
This paper is divided into two sections. Section A is
questions from Section B. compulsory. Attempt any four

SECTION A (40 marks]

Attempt all questions from this Section.

Question 1
Select the correct answers to the
(Do not copy the questions. Write thequestions from the given options.
correct answers only.) [15]
() Which of the following categories of phylum and
animals are correctly matched?
(a) Cnidaria - Clam (b) Annelida - Crab
(c) Mollusca - Oyster (d) Porifera - Hydra.

(i1) The term neuter is given to a flower in

which both:
(a) Calyx and corolla are present
(b) Calyx and corolla are absent
(c) Androecium and Gynoecium are present
(d) Androecium and Gynoecium are absent.
(ii) The longest bone in human body:
(a) Femur
(b) Radius
(c) Humerus (d) Tibia.

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(iv) Codliver oil is rich in: Vitamin B
Vitamin A (b)
(a) Vitamin BË.
Iron
(d)
(c)

The discase which is not caused by bactcria:

(v)
Typhoid (b) Anthrax
(a)
() Malaria.
Tuberculosis
(c)

V'allisneria pollination takes place by the agency of.

(vi) In (b) Wind
(a) Water
(d) Insects.
(c) Birds

naked seeds:
(vii) The group of plants having (b) Bryophtya
(a) Angiosperms
(c) Pteridophyta (d) Gymnosperms.

(vii) Mammary glands are modified

(a) Sweat gland (b) Gastric glands
(c) Tear glands (d) Sebaceous glands.

(ix) The heat regulating center of the body:

(a) Pituitary gland (b) Hypothalamus
(c) Thyroid gland (d) Pancreas.

(x) Krebs' cycle occurs in:

(a) Cytoplasm (b) Mitochondria
(c) Plastid (d) Ribosome.

(xi) An endospermic seed:

(a) Maize (b) Bean
(c) Pea (d) Gram.

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 During inspiration,the diaphragm:
relaxes
(a) (b) contracts

(c) expands (d) gets folded.

(x) World health day is cclcbrated on:

(a) April 7 (b) February 21
(c) October 10
(d) January 15.
N) Gastric juice contains:
(a) HCl and Pepsin (b) Pepsin and Trypsin
(c) Trypsin and HCI (d) Amylopsin and Pepsin.
(xv) A cell membrane is:
(a) selectively permeable (b) freely permeable
(c) Both a and b
(d) impermeable.
Question 2
i) Name the following:
(a) The disposal of waste by burning it [S]
(b) The end product of the process of
(c)
glycolysis
An agent that acts as an
intermediate carrier of pathogens
(d) Undigestible part of the food
(e) A nitrogen fixing bacteria.
1) Arrange and rewrite the terms in each group in the
logicalsequence beginning with the term that is correct order so as to be in a
(a)
underlined. [S]
Phylum, Kingdom, Genus, Order, Class
(b) Caecum, Rectum, Colon, Jejunum, Ileum
(c) Dermis, Granular layer, Stratum corneum, Stratum
(d) Malpighi, Adipose Tissue
Sacrum, Thoracic, Cervical, Coccyx, Lumbar
(e) Gynoecium, Androecium, Epicalyx, Calyx, Corolla

(3) Turn over

 appropriate ones in Column II and
(ii) Match the items in Column I with the most
rewrite the correct matching pairs.

Column I
Column II

1. A genetic discase (a) Building body

2. A viraldisease (b)Coleoptile

Proteins (c) Albinism

3.

4. Plumule (d) A polysaccharide

5. Glycogen (e) Chicken pox

() Coleorhiza

(iv) Choose the odd one out from the following terms and name the category to
which the others belong: [5
(a) Saliva, Water, Sweat, Tears.
(b) Carbolic Acid, DDT, Benzoic Acid, Boric Acid

(c) Vegetable peel, Syringes, Styrofoam, CDs

(d) Shark, Dogfish, Starfish, Trout
(e) Scurvy, Rickets, Goitre, Night blindness

(v) State the exact location of the following structures:

(a) Stomach
(b) Centrosome
(c) Sternum

(d) Areolar tissue

(e) Gliding joint.

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 SECTION B (40Marks]
Attemptany four questions from this Section.
Question3

a Define Incubation period.

() Differentiate betwecn Homeotherm and poikilotherm. (2]
Give reasons for cach of thc statements given bclow: [2]
(a) Onc should breathe by nosc, not by mouth.
(b) The wallof the trachea is supported by C-shaped cartilaginous rings.
) What is a meristematic tissue? Mention the location of such tissue. [2]
Studythe diagram given below and answer the questions that follow: [3]

(a) Give one function of the part labelled 1 and 2.

(b) Name the protein present in the cornified layer of human skin.

Question 4
Ö) Define Asphyxiation. [1]
() State the location and function of ceruminous glands. [2]
(1) Write any two functions of Red cross. [2]
[2]
(I) State one difference between antiseptic and disinfectant.
dicot seed. [3]
) Draw a neat labelled diagram of L.S. of
Turn over
(5)
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Question 5
() Writethe dental formula forahuman adolescent.
of thc hair?
(i) What is the function of the erecctor muscle
(ii) State any two disadvantages of sclf-pollination.
a reason
(iv) Why does a person fecel brcathlcssncss at highcr altitudes? Give

(v) Study the diagram given below and answer the questions that follow:

A B

SODA LIME LIMEWATER GERMINAT LIMEWATER

ING SEEDS

(a) What is the aim of the experiment shown above?

(b) What is the function of soda lime?
(c) Why lime water is used in flask B and D?

Question 6
(i) Define Serum.
(i) Name the different kinds of
mosquitoes and the disease they transmit. [2
(ii) Differentiate between true ribs
and false ribs.
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(iv) Name the discase caused by the
deficiency of each of the following in the diet: [2)
(a) Vitamin C
(b) Iodine.

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()
Study the diagram given below and answer the questions that follow: [3]

(a) Identify the structure shown above.

(b) Name the joint present in the part labelled A.
(c) Vertebral column is curved. Explain.

Question 7
9 Define immunity.
[1]
() Write the full form ofATP and WHO.
[2]
(m) Suggest any two methods of controlling flies.
[2]
(iv) Write any two characteristics of kingdon Protista.
[21
() Study the figure carefully and answer the questions that follow: [3]
Pseudopodium
Nucleus
BloodCell

(a) Identify the organism in the figure.

 (b) Which discase is causcd by the above pathogen?
(c) What is the mode of transmission of thc discase causcd by the organism
shownabove?

Question 8
() What is the function of synovial fluid?
(i) Mention any two symptoms of Hepatitis.
2)
(iii) Give the functions of the following enzymes:
2)
(a) Trypsin
(b) Steapsin.
(iv) State the location and function of mitochondria.

(v) Study the diagram given below and answer the questions that follow:

From
-To pulmnonary vein
pulmonary
artery Air
sac

Bronchiole

Blood capillaries

(a) Name the process shown in the figure above.

(b) What type of blood pulmonary vein contains?
(c) Name the corresponding structure found in plants.

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