Class 9 Science – Chapter: Tissues (30 Marks Test)
Section A: Multiple Choice Questions (1 × 5 = 5 Marks)
Choose the correct option: a) Ligament
b) Tendon
1. Which of the following tissues has cells with c) Cartilage
thickened corners and provides flexibility to d) Areolar
plants? 4. Cardiac muscles differ from smooth muscles
a) Parenchyma in having:
b) Collenchyma a) Involuntary action
c) Sclerenchyma b) Striations and branched fibers
d) Xylem c) Spindle-shaped cells
2. The function of stomata is: d) No nucleus
a) Water absorption 5. The type of epithelial tissue found in the
b) Photosynthesis lining of kidney tubules is:
c) Gaseous exchange and transpiration a) Columnar
d) None of these b) Cuboidal
3. Which connective tissue connects muscles c) Squamous
to bones? d) Ciliated
Section B: Very Short Answer Questions (2 × 3 = 6 Marks)
Answer in 30–40 words:
6. What are the differences between striated and smooth muscles?
7. Why are xylem and phloem called complex tissues?
8. What is aerenchyma and what is its function?
Section C: Short Answer Questions (3 × 3 = 9 Marks)
Answer in 50–70 words:
9. Describe the structure and functions of nervous tissue.
10. Write any three differences between meristematic and permanent tissues.
11. Explain the types of simple permanent tissues found in plants with one example each.
Section D: Long Answer Question (5 Marks)
Answer in 120–150 words:
12. Describe the different types of connective tissues in animals. Mention their location and one function
each.
Section E: Diagram-Based Question (5 Marks)
13. a) Draw a neat and labelled diagram of a neuron. (3 marks)
b) Write two functions of nervous tissue. (2 marks)