Class 9th Science Tissues Practice Questions

Section A – Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) [Q.1–20]

1. Which of the following is a simple permanent tissue?
   a) Xylem
   b) Phloem
   c) Parenchyma
   d) Cambium
2. Which tissue makes up the husk of coconut?
   a) Parenchyma
   b) Collenchyma
   c) Sclerenchyma
   d) Phloem
3. Guard cells are part of which tissue?
   a) Xylem
   b) Epidermis
   c) Phloem
   d) Parenchyma
4. Which plant tissue transports water?
   a) Xylem
   b) Phloem
   c) Collenchyma
   d) Cambium
5. Companion cells are associated with:
   a) Xylem
   b) Phloem
   c) Parenchyma
   d) Collenchyma
6. Which connective tissue connects muscles to bones?
   a) Ligaments
   b) Cartilage
   c) Tendons
   d) Areolar tissue
7. Which connective tissue connects bones to bones?
   a) Cartilage
   b) Tendons
   c) Ligaments
   d) Areolar tissue
8. Which epithelial tissue is found in kidney tubules?
   a) Columnar
   b) Cuboidal
   c) Squamous
   d) Ciliated
9. Which tissue is responsible for movement in animals?
   a) Nervous tissue
   b) Connective tissue
   c) Muscular tissue
   d) Epithelial tissue
10. The unit of nervous tissue is:
    a) Neuron
    b) Axon
    c) Dendrite
    d) Nucleus
11. Sieve tubes are found in:
    a) Xylem
    b) Phloem
    c) Cambium
    d) Collenchyma
12. Bone is a:
    a) Epithelial tissue
    b) Connective tissue
    c) Nervous tissue
    d) Muscular tissue
13. Which muscular tissue is involuntary and non-striated?
    a) Skeletal muscle
    b) Smooth muscle
    c) Cardiac muscle
    d) Connective tissue
14. Which muscular tissue is involuntary and striated?
    a) Skeletal muscle
    b) Smooth muscle
    c) Cardiac muscle
    d) Nervous tissue
15. Which tissue provides flexibility in plants?
    a) Parenchyma
    b) Collenchyma
    c) Sclerenchyma
    d) Xylem
16. Red blood cells transport:
    a) Food
    b) Hormones
    c) Oxygen
    d) Nerve impulses
17. Which epithelial tissue helps in absorption in the intestine?
    a) Cuboidal
    b) Columnar
    c) Squamous
    d) Stratified
18. Phloem transports:
    a) Water
    b) Minerals
    c) Food
    d) Oxygen
19. Fat-storing connective tissue is:
    a) Areolar tissue
    b) Ligament
    c) Cartilage
    d) Adipose tissue
20. Which tissue makes up the outer protective covering of plants?
    a) Phloem
    b) Epidermis
    c) Collenchyma
    d) Xylem

Section B – True/False [Q.21–30]

21. Xylem transports food in plants.
22. Phloem is a permanent tissue.
23. Ligaments connect bones to bones.
24. Neurons carry messages in the body.
25. Guard cells control opening and closing of stomata.
26. Collenchyma provides mechanical support to plants.
27. Skeletal muscles are voluntary in action.
28. Adipose tissue stores fat.
29. Phloem consists only of sieve tubes.
30. Smooth muscles are striated and involuntary.

Section C – Fill in the Blanks [Q.31–40]

31. __________ is the basic unit of nervous tissue.
32. __________ tissue stores fat in animals.
33. Phloem transports __________ in plants.
34. The outermost layer of a plant is __________.
35. __________ muscles are voluntary and striated.
36. Companion cells are associated with __________.
37. Cartilage is a type of __________ tissue.
38. The functional unit of xylem is __________.
39. Ligaments connect __________ to __________.
40. Stomata are surrounded by __________ cells.

Section D – Assertion & Reason [Q.41–50]

41. Assertion: Xylem transports food.
    Reason: Xylem consists of vessels and tracheids.
42. Assertion: Phloem is a permanent tissue.
    Reason: It helps in transport of water.
43. Assertion: Smooth muscles are involuntary.
    Reason: They are controlled by our will.
44. Assertion: Cardiac muscle is involuntary.
    Reason: It contracts continuously without fatigue.
45. Assertion: Ligaments are strong and elastic.
    Reason: They connect bones to bones.
46. Assertion: Adipose tissue stores energy.
    Reason: It stores fat.
47. Assertion: Guard cells regulate opening of stomata.
    Reason: They change shape according to water content.
48. Assertion: Sclerenchyma is a simple permanent tissue.
    Reason: Its cells have thickened walls and provide support.
49. Assertion: Nerve cells are the longest cells in the human body.
    Reason: They transmit messages from one part to another.
50. Assertion: RBCs carry oxygen.
    Reason: They contain hemoglobin.

Section E – Very Short Answer (1 Mark Each) [Q.51–60]

51. Name the dead simple permanent tissue in plants.
52. What is the function of phloem?
53. Name the connective tissue which stores fat.
54. What is the unit of nervous tissue?
55. Define ligament.
56. Write one function of epidermis in plants.
57. Name the muscle found in the walls of intestine.
58. Which tissue is known as “transport tissue” in plants?
59. Define tendon.
60. Name the voluntary muscle.

Section F – Short Answer (2 Marks Each) [Q.61–70]

61. Write two differences between xylem and phloem.
62. State two functions of collenchyma.
63. What is the role of guard cells?
64. Define cartilage. State its function.
65. What is areolar tissue? Write its functions.
66. Differentiate between ligament and tendon.
67. Why are RBCs red in colour?
68. State two functions of nervous tissue.
69. Write differences between striated and smooth muscles.
70. Why are sclerenchyma cells dead?

Section G – Short Answer (3 Marks Each) [Q.71–80]

71. Explain the structure and functions of parenchyma.
72. Differentiate between simple permanent and complex permanent tissue.
73. Write three differences between voluntary and involuntary muscles.
74. Explain the structure and function of cardiac muscle.
75. Write three differences between xylem and phloem.
76. State functions of connective tissues in animals.
77. Write short notes on collenchyma with diagram.
78. Explain function of stomata with diagram of guard cells.
79. Explain nervous tissue with diagram of neuron.
80. Differentiate between cartilage and bone.

Section H – Long Answer (4–5 Marks Each) [Q.81–90]

81. Describe different types of plant tissues with examples.
82. Explain complex permanent tissues in plants.
83. Describe muscular tissues in animals with diagrams.
84. Explain connective tissues in animals with examples.
85. Describe the structure and function of neuron with diagram.
86. Differentiate between xylem and phloem with diagram.
87. Describe protective tissues in plants with diagram.
88. Explain simple permanent tissues with examples.
89. Write differences between plant tissues and animal tissues.
90. Explain types of epithelial tissues in animals.

Section I – Case Study Based [Q.91–100]

Case Study 1 (Q.91–95):
A student observed onion peel cells and noticed thickened cell walls. On staining, long dead cells were observed forming bundles.

91. Name the tissue observed.
92. Why are the cells thickened?
93. State one function of this tissue.
94. Name the chemical present in cell wall thickening.
95. Draw diagram of sclerenchyma cells.

Case Study 2 (Q.96–100):
During a blood test, three types of cells were observed – RBCs, WBCs, and platelets.

96. Which connective tissue was studied here?
97. Which cell carries oxygen?
98. Which cells fight infections?
99. Name the cells responsible for blood clotting.
100. Draw a diagram of a human blood smear showing RBCs, WBCs, and platelets.