Mat Practice Questions 1

N48 SECTION UPGRADING EXAM
CLASS:9 CBSE
SUBJECT: BIOLOGY MAX MARKS:50M
SYLLABUS :
1.NUTRITION IN PLANTS.
2. NUTRITION IN ANIMALS.
3. TRANSPORTATION IN ANIMALS
4. MICROORGANISMS FRIEND AND FOE.
5. REPRODUCTION IN ANIMALS.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS 50×1=50M.
1.How do plants obtain the carbon dioxide they need for photosynthesis?
a) Through roots from the soil
b) Through stomata in the leaves
c) Through chlorophyll in the leaves
2.In which form do plants store the energy produced during photosynthesis?
a) Proteins
b) Fats
c) Glucose
d) Starch
3.Which of the following statements about stomata is incorrect?
a) They are involved in the exchange of gases.
b) They help in the loss of water through transpiration.
c) They are found on the surface of leaves.
d) They absorb nutrients from the soil.
4.Which gas is produced as a byproduct of photosynthesis?
a) Nitrogen
b) Carbon dioxide
c) Methane
d) Oxygen
5.Which of the following would best demonstrate the necessity of chlorophyll in the process
of photosynthesis?
a) Comparing a green leaf and a variegated leaf in sunlight.
b) Growing one plant in light and another in darkness.
c) Providing one plant with water and another without.
d) Covering one leaf with black paper and leaving another uncovered.
6.Which observation best indicates that a plant is effectively undergoing photosynthesis?
a) Increase in the size of leaves.
b) Production of oxygen bubbles in an aquatic plant.
c) Decrease in the plant's weight.
d) Increase in the water level around the plant.
7.If the stomata on the leaves of a plant are blocked, what immediate effect will it have on
the plant?
a) The plant will absorb more water.
b) Photosynthesis will decrease due to reduced gas exchange.
c) The plant will grow faster due to retained water.
d) There will be no effect on the plant.
8.Why might plants in shaded areas have larger leaves compared to those in sunny areas?
a) To increase the surface area for capturing limited sunlight.
b) To reduce the rate of transpiration.
c) To enhance the evaporation of water.
d) To store more water.
9.What would most likely happen to a plant if it couldn't perform photosynthesis?
a) It would produce more oxygen.
b) It would stop growing and eventually die.
c) It would grow faster.
d) It would produce more flowers.
10.What is the primary role of stomata in leaves?**
a) To absorb sunlight.
b) To transport nutrients.
c) To exchange gases.
d) To store water.
11.If salivary amylase is lacking in the saliva, which of the following events in the mouth
cavity will be affected?
a) Proteins breaking down into amino acids
b) Starch breaking down into sugars
c) Fats breaking down into fatty acids and glycerol
d) Absorption of vitamins.
12.Identify the option that indicates the correct enzyme that is secreted in location (i), (ii) and
(iii).
a) (i): lipase, (ii): trypsin, (iii): pepsin

b) (i): amylase, (ii): pepsin, (iii): trypsin
c) (i): trypsin, (ii): amylase, (iii): carboxylase
d) (i): permease, (ii): carboxylase, (iii): oxidase
13.Which one of the following doesn't produce any digestive enzyme?
a) Duodenum
b) Liver
c ) Pancreas
d) stomach
14.Refer to Diagram . Which part is known as the true stomach of a ruminant?*
a) Part A (Rumen)
b) Part B (Reticulum)
c) Part C (Omasum)
d) Part D (Abomasum)
15.How does the body utilise the nutrients absorbed from food?**
a) For energy production
b) For growth and repair
c) For maintaining bodily functions
d) All of the above
16.Which of the following animals have a ruminant digestive system?
a) Humans
b) Cows
c) Birds
d) Frogs
17.Why is the small intestine lined with villi?
a) To increase surface area for absorption
b) To produce digestive enzymes
c) To neutralise stomach acid
d) To store nutrients.
18.What is the main function of the large intestine?
a) To digest carbohydrates
b) To absorb water and form faeces
c) To break down proteins
d) To produce bile.
19.Which of the following is not a function of the stomach?
a) Secreting digestive enzymes
b) Absorbing nutrients
c) Mixing food with gastric juices
d) Killing bacteria with acid
20.Which of the following is the primary function of the digestive system in animals?**
a) To circulate blood
b) To break down food and absorb nutrients
c) To produce hormones
d) To remove waste
21.Why do animals need a circulatory system?**
a) To produce energy
b) To transport nutrients, gases, and wastes
c) To break down food
d) To store energy
22.How does oxygen-rich blood travel from the lungs to the rest of the body in mammals?**
a) Through veins
b) Through arteries
c) Through capillaries
d) Through lymph vessels
23.Which part of the human heart receives deoxygenated blood from the body?**
a) Left atrium
b) Right atrium
c) Left ventricle
d) Right ventricle
24.What is the primary function of red blood cells?
a) To fight infections
b) To transport oxygen
c) To clot blood
d) To produce hormones
25.Why do arteries have thicker walls compared to veins?
a) To store more blood
b) To handle higher pressure from the heart
c) To allow easy diffusion of gases
d) To transport nutrients
26.What would happen if the valve between the left atrium and left ventricle did not function
properly?**
a) Blood would flow backward into the lungs.
b) Blood would flow backward into the right atrium.
c) Blood would flow backward into the left atrium.
d) Blood would flow backward into the right ventricle.
27.Why Cows can digest grass which is rich in cellulose but not animals.
(A) Cellulase enzyme is present in the stomach of cow which breaks down cellulose into
simple carbohydrates
(B) The cellulose is digested in their intestine where cellulase is present which breaks down
cellulose into simple carbohydrates
(C) Bacteria present in rumen of cows which helps them in digesting cellulose
(D) All of these
28.White patches formed in areas like underarms are due to
a) Salts present in the sweat
b) sugars present in the sweat
c) Acids present in the sweat
d) Bases present in the sweat.
28.They are pipe-like, consisting of a group of specialised cells. They transport substances
and form a two way traffic in plants. Which of the following terms qualify for the features
mentioned above?
a) Xylem tissue
b) Vascular tissue
c) Root hairs
d) Phloem tissue.
29.How do guard cells regulate the opening and closing of stomata?
a) By changing their shape due to water pressure
b) By producing more chlorophyll
c) By absorbing more sunlight
d) By storing excess food
30.Observe and answer the given questions:
Name the instrument.
a)Stethoscope b) Sphygmomanometer c)BPmachine d)Haemoctyometer .

31.Why are bacteria used in the production of yogurt?
a) They spoil the milk
b) They produce alcohol
c) They convert lactose into lactic acid, thickening the milk
d) They produce carbon dioxide
32.How does yeast help in bread making?
a) It spoils the dough
b) It produces lactic acid
c) It ferments sugars, producing carbon dioxide that makes the dough rise
d) It converts starch into sugar
33.Which microorganism is primarily used in the production of antibiotics like penicillin?
a) Bacteria
b) Viruses
c) Fungi
d) Algae
34. How do nitrogen-fixing bacteria benefit plants?
a) By producing oxygen
b) By converting atmospheric nitrogen into a form that plants can use
c) By decomposing organic matter
d) By producing glucose through photosynthesis
35.Why is pasteurisation important for milk?
a) It increases the milk's nutrient content
b) It removes fat from the milk
c) It kills harmful microorganisms, making the milk safe to drink
d) It ferments the milk
36.Which microorganism is commonly used in the production of alcohol and beer?
a) Bacteria
b) Fungi
c) Algae
d) Protozoa
37.How do probiotics benefit human health?**
a) By causing infections
b) By killing harmful bacteria
c) By promoting the growth of beneficial gut bacteria
d) By producing toxins
38. Why are viruses considered non-living outside a host cell?
a) They do not have a cellular structure
b) They cannot reproduce independently
c) They do not have a metabolism
d) All of the above
39.How can the spread of infectious diseases caused by microorganisms be controlled?
a) By not washing hands
b) By avoiding vaccinations
c) By maintaining good hygiene and using vaccines
d) By increasing the population of mosquitoes
40.How do vaccines protect against diseases?**
a) By killing all bacteria in the body
b) By stimulating the immune system to recognize and fight specific pathogens
c) By producing antibodies directly
d) By providing antibiotics
41.Why do many people get acne and pimples on their face ?
a)Increase the activity of the sweat gland and sebaceous gland.
b)Absence of growth hormones.
c) only oil glands
d) only sweat glands.
42. Which glands play an important role in the development of the reproductive system of
human beings?
a) gastric glands
b) salivary glands
c)Endocrine glands
d)Eccrine glands
43. Which among the following is the most clear visible change during puberty.
a)Slow growth of head
b)sudden change of hip size
c)Sudden formation of breast
d)sudden increase in height.
44. Which of the following is a mismatched pair.
a)Adrenaline pituitary gland
b)Oestrogen ovary
c)Pancreas insulin
d)Testosterone testis
45.Which statements are true about the role of hormones during adolescence?**
X: They regulate the onset of puberty.
Y: They only affect physical growth.
Z: They influence emotional and behavioral changes.
a) X and Y only
b) Y and Z only
c) X and Z only
d) X, Y, and Z
46.Why do boys develop deeper voices during adolescence?
a) Increased lung capacity
b) Growth of vocal cords
c) Development of chest muscles
d) Hormonal changes
47.Dramatic changes of body features associated with puberty are mainly because of the
secretions of
i)Thyroxine
ii) Oestrogen
iii) Adrenaline
iv) Testosterone.
a)(i) & (ii)
b)(ii) & (iii)
c)(i) & (iii)
d)(ii) & (iv)
48.The growing voice box in boys can be seen as a protruding part of the throat called:
a) Adolescence
b) Puberty
(c) Hormones
d) Adam's apple.
49.The first menstrual flow begins at puberty and is termed
a) Menarche
b) Menopause
c) Menstruation
d) None of these.
50.Why do adolescents experience mood swings?
a) Increased social interactions
b) Hormonal fluctuations
c) Pressure from school work
d) Poor diet .
Cows can digest grass which is rich in cellulose but animals can't because:
(A) Cellulase enzyme is present in the stomach of cow which breaks down cellulose into
simple carbohydrates
(B) The cellulose is digested in their intestine where cellulase is present which breaks down
cellulose into simple carbohydrates
(C) Bacteria present in rumen of cows which helps them in digesting cellulose
(D) All of these

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N48 SECTION UPGRADING EXAM

a) (i): lipase, (ii): trypsin, (iii): pepsin

a)Stethoscope b) Sphygmomanometer c)BPmachine d)Haemoctyometer .

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