Pathik — CBSE Class 6–12 Notes, Worksheets & MCQ Quizzes

  CHAPTER 10 LIVING CREATURES: EXPLORING THEIR CHARACTERISTICS WORKSHEET A. Multiple Choice Questions  1. Which of the following is a characteristic of living beings? (a) They never grow (b) They respire (c) They never reproduce (d) They do not respond to changes Answer: (b) They respire 2. Which process involves taking in and giving out air? (a) Excretion (b) Reproduction (c) Breathing (d) Growth Answer: (c) Breathing 3. Which part of a plant helps in the exchange of gases? (a) Roots (b) Flowers (c) Stomata (d) Fruits Answer: (c) Stomata 4. Which of the following is an example of a response to a stimulus? (a) A stone remaining still (b) Touch-me-not folding its leaves when touched (c) A book lying on a table (d) A chair remaining in a room Answer: (b) Touch-me-not folding its leaves when touched 5. What is the process by which living organisms produce young ones of their kind? (a) Respiration (b) Reproduction (c) Excretion (d) Germination Answer: (b) Reproduction 6. Whic...

  Chapter 10 Living Creatures: Exploring Their Characteristics 1. Living and Non-living Things Things around us can be classified as living and non-living . Living beings show certain common characteristics: Movement Nutrition (need food) Growth Respiration Excretion Response to stimuli Reproduction Death A car can move, but movement alone does not make something living. Plants also show movement even though they do not move from one place to another. For example, flowers open and insectivorous plants such as Drosera show movement.  2. Characteristics of Living Beings A. Movement Living beings show movement. Animals can move from one place to another. Plants also show movement: Flowers open. Drosera traps insects by movement of its leaves. Climbers wind around nearby objects. Therefore, movement does not always mean moving from one place to another.  B. Growth Living beings grow and increase in size. For example, a child becomes larger as they grow. Plants and other l...

  Chapter 9 Methods of Separation in Everyday Life Worksheet  A. Multiple Choice Questions 1. Which method is used to separate unwanted stones from rice? (a) Filtration (b) Handpicking ✅ (c) Evaporation (d) Churning Answer: (b) Handpicking 2. Threshing is mainly used to separate: (a) Salt from water (b) Cream from milk (c) Grains from stalks ✅ (d) Oil from water Answer: (c) Grains from stalks 3. Which method uses wind to separate lighter components from heavier components? (a) Winnowing ✅ (b) Sieving (c) Filtration (d) Decantation Answer: (a) Winnowing 4. Sieving is based mainly on the difference in: (a) Colour (b) Size of particles ✅ (c) Taste (d) Smell Answer: (b) Size of particles 5. Salt can be obtained from seawater by: (a) Handpicking (b) Filtration (c) Evaporation ✅ (d) Magnetic separation Answer: (c) Evaporation 6. The process in which heavier insoluble particles settle at the bottom is called: (a) Sedimentation ✅ (b) Churning (c) Winnowing (d) Sieving Answe...

    Chapter 9: Methods of Separation in Everyday Life 1. Introduction – Why Do We Separate Substances? In our daily life, we often find two or more substances mixed together . Sometimes we need to separate them because: We want to obtain a useful component from a mixture. We want to remove an unwanted component . We want to make a substance suitable for use or consumption . Examples Removing stones from rice or pulses. Separating husk from grains. Removing tea leaves from tea. Separating salt from seawater. Separating butter from curd. Removing iron pieces from waste using a magnet. A mixture contains two or more substances mixed together. 2. Handpicking Meaning Handpicking is the method of separating substances by picking them out by hand from a mixture. It is generally based on differences in: Size Colour Shape When is handpicking useful? It is convenient when: The unwanted particles are present in small quantities . The particles can be easily seen and picked by hand . E...

  Class IX – English Half-Yearly Assessment 2026–27 Answer Key Section A – Reading Skill Q1. Q. Answer (i) (b) Technology should be used wisely and responsibly. (ii) (b) Save trees. (iii) (c) Affect physical health. (iv) (b) Parents and teachers. (v) (c) Support our lives. (vi) Technology provides digital classrooms, educational apps, online libraries, videos and interactive activities that make learning easier and more interesting. (vii) To protect physical health, maintain concentration and enjoy outdoor activities, reading and family time. (viii) Digital documents save paper and trees, while smart devices help monitor energy use and reduce electricity wastage. (ix) People should protect personal information and verify information before believing or sharing it. (x) Technology is useful when used responsibly and in balance with real-life activities. Section B – Grammar Q2(A) Correct Form of Verb Water boils at 100°C. — (b) She sings a sweet song. — (b) B. Punctuation I know Hindi...

 Chapter 8: A Journey through States of Water Worksheet  A. Multiple Choice Questions  1. Which of the following is the gaseous state of water? (a) Ice (b) Water (c) Water vapour (d) Snow Answer: (c) Water vapour 2. The conversion of water vapour into liquid water is called: (a) Evaporation (b) Condensation (c) Melting (d) Freezing Answer: (b) Condensation 3. The conversion of ice into water is called: (a) Freezing (b) Melting (c) Condensation (d) Evaporation Answer: (b) Melting 4. Which process changes liquid water into water vapour? (a) Freezing (b) Melting (c) Evaporation (d) Condensation Answer: (c) Evaporation 5. Which factor can increase the rate of evaporation? (a) Smaller exposed surface (b) Higher temperature (c) High humidity (d) No air movement Answer: (b) Higher temperature 6. Water droplets appearing on the outside of a cold glass are formed due to: (a) Melting (b) Freezing (c) Condensation (d) Boiling Answer: (c) Condensation 7. Which state of water has a fi...

  Chapter 8: A Journey Through States of Water 1. Water Exists in Different States Water is found in three states: State                Form of Water                          Main Property Solid                     Ice                                              Has a fixed shape Liquid                     Water                               Flows and takes the shape of its container Gas                          Water vapour  ...