UNIFIED COUNCIL

A n I S O 9 0 0 1 : 2008 C e r t i f i e d O r g a n i s a t i o n

NATIONAL LEVEL SCIENCE TALENT SEARCH EXAMINATION

Paper Code: UN436 (UPDATED)
Solutions for Class : 9
MATHEMATICS
2 2
2 2 = 7 + 4 3  + 7 − 4 3 
1. (D) Given (5 + 2 6) x −3
+ (5 − 2 6) x −3
= 10
= 2 [49 + 48] = 194
( ) ( )
x2 −k x2 −k
In a + b + a− b = 2a
5. (A) 12 5 + 2 55 = 5[12 + 2 11]
If a2 – b = 1 then x2 – k = + 1
∴ x2 – 3 = + 1 4
5 12 + 2 11
x2 – 3 = 1 x2 – 3 = 1
x2 = 4 x2 = 2
4
5 [ 11 + 1]

x=+2 x=+ 2 6. (C) In ∆ ABC, AD is the median

∴ x = 2, −2, 2, − 2 1
∴ ar ( ∆ ABD) = ar ( ∆ ABC)
2. (B) Drop in the height of sand in a 2
cylindrical box = 3 inches Again, in ∆ ABD, BL is the median
Volume of the sand = 1 cu.foot 1
∴ ar ( ∆ ABL) = ar ( ∆ ABD)
= 1728 cu.inches 2
⇒ π r2h = 1728 1
[Since 1 foot = 12 inches.] = ar ( ∆ ABC)
4
⇒ π r2(3) = 1728 1
∴ x=
576 24 4
⇒ r2 = ⇒ r= inches
π π 7. (B) [(a+b) + (b+c) + (c+a)][(a+b)2 + (b+c)2
Diameter of cylinder = 2r + (c+a)2 – (a+b) (b+c) – (b+c) (c+a) –
(c+a) (a+b)]
24 48
=2× = inches =2(a+b+c)[a 2 +2ab+b 2 +b 2 +2bc+c 2 +
π π
c 2 + 2ca+a 2 –ab–ac–b 2 –bc–bc–ab–
3. (C) f(1) = 1 + 1 + 12 + 13 + .... + 12017 c 2 –ca–ca–bc–a 2 –ab]
=2018 = 2(a+b+c) (a2+b2+c2–ab–bc–ca)
1 1 = 2[a3+b3+c3 – 3abc]
4. (C) x= = 7 + 4 3, y = = 7 − 4 3
y x
(a+b)3 + (b+c)3 + (c+a)3 − 3(a+b)(b+c)(c+a)
1 1 a3 + b3 + c3 − 3abc
2
+ 2 = x2 + y2
x y
[Since, x and y are reciprocals of one 2(a3 + b3 + c3 − 3abc)
= =2
another.] (a3 + b3 + c3 − 3abc)
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8. (A) 52017 + 132017 is exactly divisible by 5 + Also, OP2 = PQ2 + OQ2.
13 = 18.
⇒ AQ2 – PQ2 = AO2 – OP2
9. (C) ∠ PQR = ∠ QRT = 65° ⇒ (8.5x)2 – (1.5x)2 = (4.3)2 – (2.7)2
[PQ || RT Alternate ∠ S]
⇒ (10x) (7x) = 7(1.6)
x = 65o – 25o = 40o
⇒ x2 = 0.16 or x = 0.4 cm.
Since QPS is a triangle, right angled at P
∴ AB = 17x = 17 × 0.4 = 6.8 cm
we have
y = 180o – [90o + 40o] 12. (C) ∠B + ∠A = 128o and ∠B − ∠A = 22o
= 180o – 130o = 50o ∠B = 75o , ∠A = 53o , ∠C = 52o
10. (A) In DBCD, Q and R are the mid-points of ∴ ∠B is the biggest angle
BD and CD respectively.
⇒ CA is the biggest side.
, 4 +
13. (A) AB = AC (Given)

5 3
BD = DC (Given)
AD = AD (Common side)

)
Hence, the triangles are congruent by
1 S.S.S. criterion.
∴ QR||BC and QR = BC
2 14. (A) ‘P’ lies on x =– 5 line and y = 1 line
1 ∴P (–5, 1)
Similarly, PS || BC and PS = BC
2
∴ PS||QR and PS = QR 1− 2 2− 3 3− 4 15 − 16
15. (D) + + + ... +
1−2 2−3 3−4 15 − 16
 1 
each equal to 2 BC 
  1 − 2 + 2 − 3 + 3 − 4 − .... − 15 + 15 − 16
=
Similarly PQ || SR and PQ = SR −1
[Each equal to 1/2 AD]
1 − 16
∴ PS = AR = SR = PQ [3 ), = *+ ]
=
−1
Hence, PQRS is a rhombus.
1 − 4 −3
11. (B) As shown in the figure, OP = 2.7 cm and = = =3
−1 −1
OA = 4.3 cm. Draw a perpendicular OQ
to the chord AB. Clearly, AQ = QB. Since 16. (B) a + p + (–2) = 0
P divides AB in the ratio 7 : 10, let AP ⇒ a3 + p3 + (–2)3 = 3(a)(p)(–2)
be 7x and PB be 10x.
⇒ a3 + p3 –8 + 6ap = 0
17. (A) Given ∠ A + ∠ C = 140o
O
cm and ∠ A : ∠ C = 1 : 3
4 .3
m
7c

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2.

A P Q B
⇒ ∠ A = 140o × = 35o
4
AB
Also, PQ = AQ – AP = – AP 3
2 and ∠ C = 140o × = 35o × 3 = 105o
17X 4
= – 7X = 1.5x
2 In the quadrilateral
By Pythagoras' theorem, we have, AQ2 ∠ A + ∠ B + ∠ C + ∠ D = 360o
+ OQ2 = AO2.
⇒ ∠ B + ∠ D = 360o – ( ∠ A + ∠ C)
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 = 360o – 140o 20. (C) ∠ A = 50, ∠ B = 60o
∴ ∠ B + ∠ D = 220o Hence, ∠ C = 180o – 110o = 70o
Given that ∠ B : ∠ D = 5 : 6, ∴ The sides in ascending order are BC, AC
and AB i.e,. BC < CA < AB.
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∠ B = 220o × = 20o × 5 = 100o
11 21. (B) ∠RQP = 30o + 225o = 55o
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and ∠ D = 220o × = 20 × 6 = 120o ∠RQP = + x = 180o
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55o + x = 180o
∴ The required angles are ∠ A = 35o,
∠ B = 100o, ∠ C = 105o and ∠ D = 120o. x = 180° – 55° = 125°
18. (A) The ratio of the sides of triangle is a : 22. (D) A 313 cm D
b : c = 5 : 12 : 13
⇒ a = 5x, b = 12x, c = 13x (Suppose) 25 c
m

7 cm
Perimeter = 5x + 12x + 13x = 60
⇒ 30x = 60 ⇒ x = 2 m B 24 cm C

a = 10 m, b = 24 m, c = 26 m
In ∆ABC, ∠B = 90o
Area = s (s − a)(s − b )(s − c ) AC2 = AB2 + BC2
But s = 30 m AB = 7 cm
Area = 120 m2 In ∆ACD, ∠ACD = 90o

X AD2 = AC2 + CD2

3132 – 252 = CD2
26

10 m P 97,969 – 625 = CD2

m

CD = 97344
Y Z
24 m CD = 312 cm
Area of quad ABCD = Area of ABC +
The longest side is 26 m.
Area of ACD
1
Area of ∆ XYZ = × XZ × YP 1 1
2 = × AB × BC + × AC × CD
2 2
1
⇒ 120 = × 26 × YP 1 1
2 = × 7 cm × 24 cm + × 25 cm × 312 cm
2 2
120
⇒ = YP = 84 cm2 + 3900 cm2
13
= 3984 cm2
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⇒ YP = 9 m 23. (C) Hence, the figure formed by joining given
13
points represents a right angled triangle.
The length of the altitude corresponding y
3
to longest side is 9 m.
13 16 (1 6 , 1 2 )
12
19. (D) 4r = 24 = r = 6 8
3t = 6 4
(1 6 , 0 )
x
t=2 (0 , 0 )
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4 8 12 16
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24. (C) Since diagonals of a parallelogram 32. (A) When a car accelerates on a level road,
bisect each other, ABCD must be a its speed increases and hence the
parallelogram. kinetic energy increases.
25. (D) Let x kg of tea at < 50 per kg be mixed The rate of rubbing of the tyres with the
with 35 kg of tea costing at < 60 ground as well as the air resistance
According to the problem, increases (stronger wind blowing
against the car). As a result, more heat
⇒ 50x + 35 × 60 = 57(35 + x) is produced.
−105 The acceleration of the car comes from
–7x = – 105 ⇒ x = = 15 kg.
−7 a higher consumption of car’s petrol. Car
15 kg of tea of < 50 per kg should be petrol has the chemical energy that is
mixed. used to convert it into kinetic energy.
Hence, chemical potential energy
PHYSICS decreases.

26. (C) g = GM / R2 or M = g R2 / G. Cavendish 2 × u × v = 2 × 40 × 60

33. (C) Vavg = = 48 km h-1
u+ v (40 + 60)
determined the value of G.
27. (B) The time period of a periodic wave i.e., mgh 100 ×10 × 20
34. (B) P= = = 2 kW or 2 × 103W
the time difference between two t 10
consecutive crests is 0.02 s. The time
35. (A) A dam for water reservoir is built thicker
difference between a crest and the next
at the bottom than at the top because
trough will be half the time period, i.e.
pressure of water is very large at the
0.01 s.
bottom due to its large depth. Thick
28. (A) Let the velocity of train P be v. Then the bottom and larger area of ground
velocity of train Q is 3v. produces less pressure and prevents the
The relative velocity of train P w.r.t, Q dam from sinking into the ground.
= vQ – vP
36. (A) According to the law of conservation of
= v – (–3v) = 4v linear momentum, m1u1 + m2u2 = m1v1
The distance to be covered = 125 + 100 + m 2v 2
= 225 m ⇒ 0 = m1v1 + m2v2 , 0 = 0.2 × 12 + 0.1× v2
Distance
Velocity = − 0.2 × 12
Time ⇒ v2 = = −24 m s −1
0.1
225 225
4v = ,v = =14.1m / s The negative sign indicates that it is
4 16 moving in the opposite direction (west)
Velocity of train P = 14.1 m/s with a velocity of –24 m s–1.
Velocity of train Q = 3 ×14.1 = 42.3 m/s. 37. (A) When sound wave from a source
29. (B) Mass is a measure of inertia of a body. propagates in different media, the
Body Q has more inertia than body P. frequency of sound does not change.
30. (C) Displacement can be both +VE and –VE. Hence, the frequency of a source of
sound of 20 kHz remains the same
31. (B) The speed of the chirp is
when produced in water or in air.
v = λ f = (8.75 × 10–3 m) (40× 103 Hz) = 350
m/s m1m2
38. (B) Using Newton’s formula, F = G
If the distance from the bat to the tree is r2
d, then the wave travels a total distance ∴ G = 6.67 × 10 N m2 kg–2, m1 = 50 kg,
–11

of d + d = 2d (round -trip distance). If T is m2 = 10 kg, r = 5 m

the time for this round-trip, then 2d = vT
50 ×10
vT (350 m / s) × (0.4s) ∴ F = 6.67×10–11 × = 13.34 × 10–10 N
d =Ë = = 70 m 5× 5
2 2
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39. (D) While opening a tap with two fingers, Initial velocity of the bullet = u = 120 m s–1
the forces applied are equal in Final velocity of the bullet = v = 0 m s–1
magnitude, parallel to each other and
Time taken by the bullet to come to rest
opposite in direction.
= t = 0.01 s
40. (C) A fan, a blender and a washing machine Force exerted on the bullet = F= ?
use the given energy conversion except
the electric kettle. An electric kettle We know, that F = ma
heats the contents in it as the element  v −u
heats up to produce heat energy due to ⇒ F = m  .....(1)
 t 
the passage of electricity.
 v − u
41. (D) As the density of air at a point through 3 a = t 
which a sound wave is passing is  
maximum, the pressure at that point is Substituting the above values in (1),
also maximum. we get,
42. (C) u = 12 m s-1; v = 0 ; a = – 0.5 m s–2  0 − 120 
F = 5 × 10–3  
v = u + at  0.01 

0 = 12 – 0.5 × t , 0.5t = 12 , t= 1 2 = 24 s = (5 × 10–3) × (–12000) = – 5 × 12

0.5
= – 60 N
43. (A) Distance travelled by the wooden block
As ‘F’ is negative, it indicates that the
before it meets the bullet = s1
retarding force is 60 N.
Distance travelled by the bullet before
Therefore, the force exerted on the bullet by
it meets the wooden block = s2
the target to stop it is 60 N.
Height of the tower
47. (C) Material (R) has the highest density.
= s1 + s2 = 100 m , t1 = t2 = t
For the wooden block: Material Volume Mass Density(mass/volume)
P 200 cm! 540 g 2.7 g cm`!
1 2 1 Q 5 cm! 39 g 7.8 g cm`!
S1 = gt = × 9.8 × t2 = 4.9 t2
2 2 R 8 cm! 92 g 11.5 g cm`!
For the bullet: S 100 cm! 10 g 0.1 g cm`!

1 1 2
S2 = ut − gt2 = 100t – × 9.8 × t D istance 7 8.4m
2 2 48. (C) ⇒ υ= = = 341 m s-1
Tim e 0.23 s
As, s1 + s2 = 100 m. ⇒ t=1s
44. (A) W = F S cos θ 49. (C) If P = mv is the momentum of the rifle
after firing, in order to have less recoil
W 1 1 speed, the mass of the gun should be
cos θ = = =
F × S 1 0 × 0.2 2
more.
1 50. (A) Force F = 800 N
cos θ = ⇒ θ = 60o
2
Angle θ = 30o
The angle between the force and
displacement is 60o.
Cos 30o = 3 = 0.8660
45. (A) A force called centripetal force is 2
needed to make an object move in a Work done (W) = 80,000 J
circular orbit or path. All the planets Displacement (S) = ?
moving around the sun, the centripetal
force is provided by the gravitational W = F × S cos θ
force of the sun. W 80,000
∴S = = = 115.47 m
46. (C) Mass of the bullet = m = 5 g = 5 × Fcosè 800 × 0.8660
10 –3 kg The displacement of a body is 115.47 m
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 CHEMISTRY 56. (A) 12 g of carbon combines with 32 g of
oxygen to form 44 g of CO2.
51. (A) % by mass of N in N2H4 = (14.0 × 2)/
(14.0 × 2 + 1.0 × 4) = 87.5 % 57. (C) Brownian motion is caused due to
collision of molecules between
% by mass of N in Mg3N2 = (14.0 × 2)/ colloidal particles.
(24.3 × 3 + 14.0 × 2) = 27.8 %
235 P
% by mass of N in NH4CNO = (14.0 × 2)/ 58. (C) 92 and 238
92 P are isotopes having the
(14.0 × 2 + 1.0 × 4 + 12.0 + 16.0) = 46.7 same atomic number. Hence, the
% number of protons and electrons are 92
each.
% by mass of N in (NH2)2CO = (14.0 ×
2)/(14.0 × 2 + 1.0 × 4 + 12.0 + 16.0) = In two atoms, the number of neutrons
46.7 % are (238 – 92) and (235 – 92)
respectively. i.e., 146, 143.
52. (C) A gas can be liquified by increasing its
59. (D) Nitrogen and oxygen mixture (a
pressure and decreasing the
gaseous mixture) is difficult to separate
temperature. Increased pressure makes
as it has to be cooled to very low
the gas molecules to come closer
temperatures to convert them into
thereby reducing its volume. Decrease
liquids. Liquid nitrogen (present in liquid
in temperature results in decrease of
air) has the lowest boiling point of –
kinetic energy of gas molecules to
196 oC. So, on warming liquid nitrogen
enable them to move closer, attract
boils off first to form nitrogen gas, that
each other to form a liquid.
is collected from the top part of the
53. (D) Atom Q is negatively charged because fractional distillation column. Liquid
the number of electrons are more than oxygen (present in liquid air) has a still
the number of protons. Only atoms R higher boiling point of –183 oC. So,
and S have the same positive charge. liquid oxygen boils off last and collected
as oxygen gas from the bottom of the
54. (D) Addition of milk into water results in the fractional distillation column.
formation of a mixture.
60. (C) Mass no. is 27 and neutrons are 14.
Milk is a mixture of water, fat and milk Therefore, electrons/protons are 13 and
solids. The milk solids are made up of electronic configuration is 2, 8, 3. The
proteins and carbohydrates. The major valence shall of this element is M.
milk protein is casein which is dispersed
61. (A) 24 g of carbon (12) has maximum
throughout the milk. Lactose is the
number of atoms as it has 2 moles
primary carbohydrate found in milk.
while others are only 1 mole.
When sodium metal is added to water, 62. (A) More the freedom of the particles to
it reacts with it to give sodium hydroxide move around, i.e., weaker the
(a compound) and hydrogen. intermolecular forces of attraction,
Composition of marble pieces and ice higher is the kinetic energy. Thus, the
pieces are same as the original increasing order of their kinetic energy
materials as they are compounds. So, is III < IV < II < I, i.e, sand, butter,
these are not considered as mixtures. water, air. The kinetic energy of
55. (A) According to the venn diagram, Z is substances/particles is minimum in
water which can exist in the three solids, more in liquids and maximum in
states of matter. gases.
63. (A) Aluminium has 13 protons, 13 electrons
Water exists as ice (solid), water
and 14 neutrons. Other elements have
(liquid) and water vapour, steam (gas).
equal number of electrons, protons and
neutrons as given below.
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 Element Number of Number of Number of 70. (C) No. of protons = no. of electrons = 82
protons electrons neutrons and number of neutrons = Mass number
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Mg 12 12 24 – 12 = 12 – Atomic number = 208 – 82 = 126.
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$ S
16 16 32 – 16 = 16
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20 20 40 – 20 = 20
BIOLOGY
 Ca

64. (C) A saturated solution on heating 71. (B) Xylem and phloem are examples of
dissolves some more solute, but on complex tissues.
cooling again that extra solute
72. (A) Sperm is a haploid cell.
dissolved crystallizes out. But as no
more salt is added no change takes 73. (B) Crop rotation and field fallow helps to
place. improve soil fertility when a field lies
65. (D) All the statements are true of matter. fallow the soil regains nutrients that are
lost by over planting.
66. (B) 40 g of calcium constitutes one gram
atom. 74. (D) Green plants & animals give out carbon
dioxide during respiration.
Gram atoms
Mass of the element in grams 75. (C) The science and art of growing fruits,
= vegetables and flowers is called
Atomic mass of the element
horticulture.
10 g of calcium in gram atoms = 10
°

76. (A) Chloroplasts contain grana thylakoids

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and stroma.
= 0.25 gram atoms
According to Avogadro’s number, the 77. (D) Photosynthesis is the process by which
number of atoms in 1 g of calcium = organisms convert light energy into
6.023 × 1023 chemical energy. Oxygen released
during photosynthesis make cellular
The number of atoms in 0.25 gram atoms respiration and therefore life possible
= 0.25×6.023×1023 = 1.50×1023 atoms. on earth.
67. (B) Sulphuric acid dehydrates (removes 78. (D) Influenza is a viral disease, Anthrax is
water). Sugar got charred and formed a a bacterial disease and dysentry is due
black mass of carbon. Hence, it is a to a protozoan entamoeba histotylica.
chemical change.
79. (C) The most amount of energy being
68. (B) Size, odour and weight are physical transferred from plants to man is when
properties of a substance. Chemical man feeds on the plants directly. Since
formula is not a physical property of a the amount of energy diminishes as it
substance gets to the next organism in line, man
69. (B) 1 mole of chlorine = Gram atomic mass will get the most amount of energy if
of chlorine = 71 grams he is the next in line in the food chain.
80. (A) Lightning helps our earth maintain its
6.023×1023 × 35.5
No. of molecules = electrical balance as it helps tranfer
71 negative charges back to the earth, the
= 3.011 × 1023 enormous energy of lightning breaks
nitrogen molecules and enables their
No. of atoms = 2 ×3.011 × 1023 atoms to combine with oxygen in the air
= 6.023 × 1023 forming nitrous oxides. These dissolve
in rain forming nitrates that are carried
to earth.

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81. (C) R is Red blood Cell. It is the cell found 87. (B) Chenopodium album is a weed plant.
in circulatory system. 88. (D) Bacteria and fungi are used to produce
82. (B) X represents starch made by the leaves antiseptics, antibiotics and antibodies.
which is transported by the phloem tube Antiseptic creams, also known as
in the stem from the leaves to all parts antibiotic or first-aid creams. They
of the plant. Y represents water and contain either streptomycin or penicillin
mineral salts which are absorbed by the antibiotic capable of killing bacteria that
roots and transported to all parts of the causes infections. Weakened
plant via the xylem tube in the stem. microorganism are used in the
preparation of vaccines that developes
83. (D) Ozone layer absorbs the sun’s
antibodies.
ultraviolet radiation and then prevents
reaching the earth. Ozone depletion is 89. (C) ‘P’ is Chloroplast
caused by the reaction of ozone with (P) organelle, (Q) cell, (R) tissue (S)
CFC’s and then forms ozone holes. organ, (T) organsystem and (V)
84. (B) The given organism is earthworm. It organism
belongs to the phylum annelida. 90. (C) Malpighian tubes absorbs solutes,
Organisms in annelida have segments water and excretes wastes.
all over its bodies also called annuli.
85. (A) Sea urchin is an echinodorm. GENERAL AWARENESS

Tapeworm- Platyhelminthes 91. (D) 92. (A) 93. (D)

Roundworm - Aschelminthes 94. (A) 95. (B) 96. (D)
Annelide - Earthworm 97. (C) 98. (D) 99. (D)
86. (C) Molluscans have a fold of skin as 100. (C)
mantle.

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