कक्षा 9वीं अंग्रेजी प्रैक्टिस पेपर 2025–26 (Set – D)
MP Board Class 9 English Practice Paper 2025–26 | Set D | Final Revision
MPBSE द्वारा जारी नवीनतम अंक योजना 2025–26 के अनुसार
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जो बोर्ड परीक्षा से पहले फाइनल लेवल अभ्यास करना चाहते हैं।
Set – D को इस प्रकार डिज़ाइन किया गया है कि छात्र
पूरे सिलेबस का रिवीजन,
प्रश्नों की विविधता और
उत्तर लिखने की रणनीति पर विशेष ध्यान दे सकें।
MP Board वार्षिक परीक्षा के समान कठिनाई स्तर
अंक योजना के अनुसार प्रश्नों का सटीक वितरण
Reading, Grammar और Writing Skills का समग्र अभ्यास
परीक्षा से पहले Self-Assessment के लिए उपयोगी
Set – D क्यों खास है?
यह सेट उन छात्रों के लिए है जो Set A, B और C के अभ्यास के बाद
अपने ज्ञान को परखना और परीक्षा-जैसा अनुभव लेना चाहते हैं।
Class 9 English Model Paper Set-D (Interactive)
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Model Question Paper (Set-D) : 2025-26
Class: 9th | Subject: English
Time: 3:00 Hours
Max. Marks: 75
Section A: Reading (10 Marks)
Q.1. Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below: (1×5=5)
"Florence Nightingale was born on 12th May 1820 in Italy. Her parents were wealthy and wanted her to live a comfortable life and get married. But Florence wanted to serve humanity. She wanted to become a nurse. In those days, nursing was not considered a respectable profession. Despite strong opposition from her family, she became a nurse. During the Crimean War, she served the wounded soldiers with great dedication. She used to visit patients at night with a lamp in her hand, so she is known as 'The Lady with the Lamp'."
(i) Florence Nightingale was born in: (a) England (b) Italy (c) France
Answer: (b) Italy
(ii) She wanted to become: (a) A Doctor (b) A Teacher (c) A Nurse
Answer: (c) A Nurse
(iii) What was nursing not considered in those days? (a) Respectable (b) Difficult (c) Easy
Answer: (a) Respectable
(iv) She is known as: (a) The Lady with the Flower (b) The Lady with the Lamp (c) The Lady of Italy
Answer: (b) The Lady with the Lamp
(v) Give the opposite of 'Wealthy'. (a) Rich (b) Poor (c) Healthy
Answer: (b) Poor
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Q.2. Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below: (1×5=5)
"Ants are the most hardworking insects. They live in colonies. An ant colony has a queen ant, worker ants, and soldier ants. The queen ant lays eggs. Worker ants collect food and look after the young ones. Soldier ants protect the nest. Ants communicate with each other using their feelers or antennae. They are very disciplined and never fight with other members of the group. We should learn teamwork and discipline from ants."
(i) Which insect is the most hardworking? (a) Bee (b) Ant (c) Butterfly
Answer: (b) Ant
(ii) Who lays eggs in an ant colony? (a) Worker ant (b) Soldier ant (c) Queen ant
Answer: (c) Queen ant
(iii) What do worker ants do? (a) Protect nest (b) Lay eggs (c) Collect food
Answer: (c) Collect food
(iv) How do ants communicate? (a) By speaking (b) By antennae (c) By dancing
Answer: (b) By antennae
(v) What should we learn from ants? (a) Fighting (b) Discipline (c) Eating
Answer: (b) Discipline
Section B: Writing (16 Marks)
Q.3. Read the passage and make notes on it and also give a suitable title. (4)
"Good manners play an important role in our life. They cost nothing but buy everything. Words like 'Thank you', 'Please', and 'Sorry' are small but have magical power. Good manners make a person popular and respected. A person with good manners is always welcome everywhere. We should respect our elders and be polite to everyone. Bad manners create bitterness in relations."
Title: Importance of Good Manners
Notes:
1. Role in Life:
1.1 Cost nothing, buy everything.
1.2 Create good relations.
2. Magical Words:
2.1 Thank you, Please, Sorry.
3. Benefits:
3.1 Makes person popular.
3.2 Respected everywhere.
4. Our Duty:
4.1 Respect elders.
4.2 Be polite.
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Q.4. Formal/Informal Letter Writing (4)
Option A: You are Amit, studying in Govt. H.S.S. Gwalior. Write an application to your Principal for three days leave to attend your sister's marriage.
To, The Principal, Govt. H.S.S. Gwalior (M.P.)
Subject: Application for leave.
Sir,
I beg to state that the marriage ceremony of my elder sister is going to take place on 25th March. I have to look after many arrangements. So, I will be unable to attend school.
Kindly grant me leave for three days from 24th to 26th March.
Thanking you,
Yours obediently,
Amit Class 9th Date: [Date]
OR
Option B: Write a letter to your younger brother advising him to study hard and avoid bad company.
25, Nehru Nagar, Bhopal (M.P.) Date: [Date]
Dear Chintu,
I am fine here and hope you are also well. I received your progress report yesterday. Your marks in Maths and English are very poor. Father is very worried.
I advise you to work hard and focus on your studies. Also, avoid bad company. If you study well, you will succeed in life.
Rest is fine.
Your loving brother,
[Name]
Q.5. Essay Writing (Write on any one topic in 150 words) (5)
1. Wonders of Science
Wonders of Science
1. Introduction: We live in the age of science. It has revolutionized our lives.
2. Scientific Inventions: Electricity, Fans, ACs have made life comfortable.
3. Communication: Internet and Mobile phones allow us to talk to anyone, anywhere.
4. Medicine: Science has found cures for deadly diseases like TB and Malaria.
5. Conclusion: Science is a blessing for humanity if used wisely.
2. My School
My School
1. Introduction: The name of my school is Govt. Excellence School. It is one of the best schools in the city.
2. Building: It has a grand U-shaped building with 20 classrooms and a big hall.
3. Facilities: It has a library, a science lab, and a computer lab. There is a big playground.
4. Teachers: There are 30 teachers. They are highly qualified and kind.
5. Conclusion: I love my school very much. I am proud to be a student here.
3. Mahatma Gandhi (Great Leader)
Mahatma Gandhi
1. Introduction: Mahatma Gandhi was a great leader. He is called the 'Father of the Nation'.
2. Early Life: He was born on 2nd October 1869 at Porbandar, Gujarat. His full name was Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi.
3. Work: He went to England to study law. He fought for India's freedom using non-violence (Ahimsa).
4. Movements: He started Satyagraha, Non-Cooperation Movement, and Quit India Movement.
5. Conclusion: He lived a simple life. He was shot dead on 30th Jan 1948.
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Q.6. Picture Composition (3)
Look at the visual input (image showing 'Save Water') and write a short paragraph.
Save Water:
Water is life. Without water, life is impossible on earth. The picture shows the importance of saving water. We should not waste water while bathing or washing clothes. We must repair leaking taps. Rainwater harvesting is the best way to save water. If we save water today, it will save us tomorrow. "Jal Hai To Kal Hai."
Section C: Grammar (10 Marks)
Q.7. Fill in the blanks (Any 5) (1×5=5)
1. He is ............ M.L.A. (a/an/the)
an (Sound 'Em')
2. Distribute the sweets ............ Ram and Shyam. (between/among)
between (Two persons)
3. ............ I take your pen? (May/Must)
May (Polite request)
4. He died ............ malaria. (of/from/by)
of (Disease)
5. Mohan was ............ a letter. (write/writing)
writing (Past Continuous)
6. There is not ............ milk in the jug. (much/many)
much (Uncountable)
Q.8. Do as directed (Any 5) (1×5=5)
1. He has completed his work. (Change into Future Indefinite)
He will complete his work.
2. is / my / friend / Ram / best. (Rearrange)
Ram is my best friend.
3. Unless you run fast, you will miss the train. (Rewrite using 'If')
If you do not run fast, you will miss the train.
4. He is too weak to walk. (Rewrite using 'so...that')
He is so weak that he cannot walk.
5. I play football. (Change into Passive Voice)
Football is played by me.
6. She lived in Delhi. (Change into Interrogative)
Did she live in Delhi?
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Section D: Textbooks (39 Marks)
Q.9. Answer the following questions (MCQs from Beehive): (4)
1. What did the County Inspector give to Margie? (a) A toy (b) An apple (c) A book
(b) An apple
2. What did Evelyn want to play? (a) Guitar (b) Xylophone (c) Piano
(b) Xylophone
3. Who was Macdonald? (a) A doctor (b) A teacher (c) Kezia's neighbor
(c) Kezia's neighbor
4. When did Einstein publish his General Theory of Relativity? (a) 1905 (b) 1915 (c) 1919
(b) 1915
Q.10. (A) Extract from Prose (Beehive) (3)
"Every child is born, with some inherited characteristics, into a specific socio-economic and emotional environment, and trained in certain ways by figures of authority. I inherited honesty and self-discipline from my father; from my mother, I inherited faith in goodness and deep kindness."
(i) Who is the speaker of these lines? (a) Santosh Yadav (b) A.P.J. Abdul Kalam (c) Einstein
(b) A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
(ii) What did he inherit from his father? (a) Kindness (b) Faith (c) Honesty and self-discipline
(c) Honesty and self-discipline
(iii) What did he inherit from his mother? (a) Wealth (b) Faith in goodness (c) Education
(b) Faith in goodness
Q.10. (B) Extract from Poetry (Beehive) (3)
"Away, away in the Northland, Where the hours of the day are few, And the nights are so long in winter That they cannot sleep them through."
(i) Which place is mentioned in the poem? (a) Scotland (b) Northland (c) Finland
(b) Northland
(ii) Why can't people sleep through the nights? (a) Because they are sick (b) Because nights are too long (c) Because it is hot
(b) Because nights are too long
(iii) Name the poem. (a) Rain on the Roof (b) A Legend of the Northland (c) Wind
(b) A Legend of the Northland
Q.11. Short Answer Questions (Beehive) (Any 6) (12)
1. Why did Margie hate school?
Margie hated school because the mechanical teacher gave her test after test in geography, and she was performing badly.
2. Which country did Bismillah Khan visit first?
Bismillah Khan's first trip abroad was to Afghanistan.
3. What was Kezia's nightmare?
She saw a butcher with a knife and a rope, who came nearer and nearer, smiling dreadfully.
4. Why did Einstein leave the school in Munich?
He left the school because he hated the strict regimentation and discipline of the school. He felt stifled.
5. How did Sivasubramania Iyer's wife react when he invited Kalam for dinner?
She was horrified and refused to serve a Muslim boy in her ritually pure kitchen.
6. How many times did Santosh Yadav scale Mt. Everest?
She scaled Mt. Everest twice.
Q.12. Short Answer Questions (Poetry) (Any 2) (4)
1. Why does the poet say "Yellow Wood" in 'The Road Not Taken'?
'Yellow wood' means a forest with yellow leaves in the autumn season.
2. Whom does the wind make fun of?
The wind makes fun of weaklings - weak houses, weak doors, and weak hearts.
3. How are we all alike? (No Men Are Foreign)
We all breathe the same air, walk on the same earth, and will lie in the same earth after death.
Q.13. Short Answer Questions (Moments) (Any 2) (4)
1. Why did the parents forbid the child to listen to the snake charmer?
Because they considered the music played by the snake charmer to be coarse and unpleasant.
2. How did Toto test the temperature of the water?
He would put his hand into the kettle to test the temperature before stepping in for a bath.
3. Why did the Happy Prince's lead heart not melt in the furnace?
Because it was broken with grief for the poor, but it was made of lead which is hard to melt (symbolically, his love was eternal).
Q.14. Long Answer (Beehive) (Any 1) (3)
Option A: Compare and contrast the schools of today and the schools of the future (Margie's school).
Today's schools have a special building where students go. Human teachers teach them in groups. Students discuss and play together.
Future schools (Margie's) are in the house next to the bedroom. The teacher is a robot (mechanical). Students learn alone. There is no fun or interaction with friends.
OR
Option B: Write a character sketch of Albert Einstein.
Einstein was a genius but a slow learner in childhood. He loved mechanical toys. He hated strict discipline. He was a humanitarian who advocated for world peace. He warned against the destruction caused by atomic bombs. He was not just a scientist but a "World Citizen".
Q.15. Long Answer (Poetry) (3)
Option A: What happened to the old lady in 'A Legend of the Northland'? Why?
Saint Peter cursed the old lady because of her greed. She refused to give him even a small cake although she had plenty. She was turned into a woodpecker who has to bore into hard, dry wood to get food.
OR
Option B: What does the poet want to say in the poem 'On Killing a Tree'?
The poet wants to say that nature is very resilient. A tree cannot be killed easily by cutting or chopping. It grows back. To kill it completely, one must uproot it and expose its roots to the sun. It symbolizes that deep-rooted evil is hard to destroy.
Q.16. Long Answer (Moments) (Any 1) (3)
Option A: How did Behrman save Johnsy's life? (The Last Leaf)
Johnsy believed she would die when the last ivy leaf fell. Behrman, an old painter, went out in the stormy night and painted a leaf on the wall after the real one fell. When Johnsy saw the leaf still there the next morning, she got the will to live. Behrman sacrificed his life to save her.
OR
Option B: What happened to the narrator's house in 'A House is Not a Home'?
The narrator's house was completely destroyed by a massive fire. He lost everything, including his clothes, books, and his beloved cat. He felt very lonely and depressed. Later, his schoolmates helped him with supplies, which restored his faith in humanity.
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❓ महत्वपूर्ण प्रश्न (FAQ)
Q1. Set D किस प्रकार के छात्रों के लिए है?
यह सेट उन छात्रों के लिए है जो परीक्षा से पहले फाइनल लेवल अभ्यास करना चाहते हैं।
Q2. क्या Set D पूरे सिलेबस को कवर करता है?
हाँ, इसमें पूरे सिलेबस से प्रश्न शामिल किए गए हैं।
Q3. अन्य सेट कहाँ मिलेंगे?
Set A, Set B और Set C अलग-अलग Blogger पोस्ट में उपलब्ध हैं।
MP Board Class 9 English Practice Papers (2025–26)
कक्षा 9वीं अंग्रेजी प्रैक्टिस पेपर 2025–26 (Set – C)
MPBSE की नवीनतम अंक योजना 2025–26 को ध्यान में रखते हुए
कक्षा 9वीं अंग्रेजी विषय का यह Practice Paper – Set CGyan Deep Info द्वारा विशेष रूप से इस उद्देश्य से तैयार किया गया है कि
विद्यार्थी परीक्षा में आने वाले प्रश्नों का गहराई से अभ्यास कर सकें।
Set – C का फोकस छात्रों की concept clarity,
question understanding और
answer presentation को बेहतर बनाना है, जिससे वे बोर्ड परीक्षा में बेहतर प्रदर्शन कर सकें।
MP Board के वास्तविक परीक्षा पैटर्न के अनुरूप
अंक योजना अनुसार प्रश्नों की विविधता
Grammar, Writing Skills एवं Reading आधारित प्रश्न
मध्यम एवं उच्च स्तर की तैयारी के लिए उपयोगी
Set – C की विशेषता: यह सेट उन छात्रों के लिए उपयोगी है जो
Set A और Set B के बाद अपने अभ्यास को और मजबूत करना चाहते हैं।
Class 9 English Model Paper Set-C (Interactive)
MP EDUCATION GYAN DEEP
Model Question Paper (Set-C) : 2025-26
Class: 9th | Subject: English
Time: 3:00 Hours
Max. Marks: 75
Section A: Reading (10 Marks)
Q.1. Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below: (1×5=5)
"Marie Curie was one of the most accomplished scientists in history. Together with her husband, Pierre, she discovered radium, an element widely used for treating cancer, and studied uranium and other radioactive substances. Pierre and Marie's amicable collaboration later helped to unlock the secrets of the atom. Marie was born in 1867 in Warsaw, Poland. She showed a brilliant mind and a blithe personality early on. Her great exuberance for learning prompted her to continue with her studies after high school."
(i) Where was Marie Curie born? (a) Paris (b) Warsaw (c) London
Answer: (b) Warsaw
(ii) What did she discover? (a) Gold (b) Radium (c) Silver
Answer: (b) Radium
(iii) Who was Pierre? (a) Her father (b) Her brother (c) Her husband
Answer: (c) Her husband
(iv) Radium is used for treating: (a) Cancer (b) Fever (c) Cold
Answer: (a) Cancer
(v) Find a word from the passage which means 'friendly'. (a) Amicable (b) Brilliant (c) Blithe
Answer: (a) Amicable
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Q.2. Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below: (1×5=5)
"Yoga is the ancient system to keep a person fit in body and mind. It is basically a system of self-treatment. According to the 'Yogic' view, diseases, disorders and ailments are the result of some fault in the way of living, bad habits, lack of proper knowledge and unsuitable food. The practice of Yoga involves diet, sleep, positive thinking and meditation. Yoga helps in conserving the energy of the body."
(i) What is Yoga? (a) Modern system (b) Ancient system (c) Western system
Answer: (b) Ancient system
(ii) Yoga keeps a person fit in: (a) Body only (b) Mind only (c) Body and mind
Answer: (c) Body and mind
(iii) According to Yoga, diseases are caused by: (a) Viruses (b) Bad habits and unsuitable food (c) Good sleep
Answer: (b) Bad habits and unsuitable food
(iv) Yoga helps in conserving: (a) Energy (b) Money (c) Time
Answer: (a) Energy
(v) Give a synonym of 'Ancient'. (a) New (b) Old (c) Modern
Answer: (b) Old
Section B: Writing (16 Marks)
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Q.3. Read the passage and make notes on it and also give a suitable title. (4)
"Global warming is the increase in the average temperature of Earth's atmosphere and oceans. It is caused by the emission of greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide, methane, etc. The burning of fossil fuels, deforestation, and industrial activities are the main reasons. It leads to the melting of glaciers, rising sea levels, and unpredictable weather patterns. We must take urgent steps to reduce carbon footprints."
Option A: You are Ankit, studying in Govt. H.S.S. Ujjain. Write an application to your Principal for Subject Change (from Biology to Maths).
To, The Principal, Govt. H.S.S. Ujjain (M.P.)
Subject: Application for Subject Change.
Sir,
I beg to state that I am a student of class 9th in your school. I had opted for the Biology group. But now I find it difficult to understand Biology. I have a keen interest in Mathematics.
Therefore, I request you to kindly change my subject from Biology to Mathematics.
Thanking you,
Yours obediently,
Ankit Class 9th
OR
Option B: Write a letter to your friend inviting him to spend summer vacation with you at your village.
10, Patel Nagar, Dewas (M.P.) Date: [Date]
Dear Rohan,
I am fine here and hope the same for you. Our final exams are over. My summer vacations are starting from next week. I invite you to spend a few days of your summer vacation with me at my village.
It is a beautiful place with green fields and a river. We will enjoy swimming and eating mangoes. Please come.
Your loving friend,
[Name]
Q.5. Essay Writing (Write on any one topic in 150 words) (5)
1. Wonders of Science (Standard)
Wonders of Science
1. Introduction: Science has played a vital role in our lives. It has made our life easier and faster.
2. Means of Transport: Cars, trains, and airplanes help us reach distant places quickly.
3. Electricity: It is the greatest invention. It runs our fans, lights, and coolers.
4. Computers: They calculate very fast and store huge data. They are used in every field.
5. Conclusion: Science has given us many gifts. We should use them wisely.
2. My Best Friend
My Best Friend
1. Introduction: I have many friends but Rahul is my best friend. We study in the same class.
2. His Nature: He is very simple, honest, and kind. He always helps me in my studies.
3. Habits: He wakes up early. He likes to play cricket. He respects his elders.
4. Why I like him: He never tells a lie. He is a brilliant student.
5. Conclusion: A true friend is a blessing. I am proud of him.
3. Environment Protection
Environment Protection
1. Introduction: Environment consists of air, water, land, and trees.
2. Pollution: Factories and cars pollute the air. Plastic pollutes the land.
3. Need for Protection: If we destroy nature, we destroy ourselves. Global warming is increasing.
4. Steps: We must plant trees, save water, and stop using plastic bags.
5. Conclusion: Let's make our earth green and clean.
Q.6. Picture Composition (3)
Look at the visual input (image showing 'Noise Pollution' - loudspeakers, honking cars) and write a short paragraph.
Noise Pollution:
The picture shows the problem of noise pollution. We can see loudspeakers playing loudly, cars honking, and machines making noise. This excessive noise is harmful to our health. It causes headaches, stress, and loss of hearing. It disturbs students and old people. We should avoid using loudspeakers and unnecessary honking to keep the environment peaceful.
Section C: Grammar (10 Marks)
Q.7. Fill in the blanks (Any 5) (1×5=5)
1. He gave me ............ one rupee note. (a/an/the)
a (Sound starts with 'wa')
2. How ............ sugar do you take in tea? (much/many)
much (Uncountable noun)
3. The frog jumped ............ the river. (in/into)
into (Motion)
4. Ram is sitting ............ Radha and Sapna. (between/among)
between (Two persons)
5. He is afraid ............ dogs. (from/of/with)
of (Fixed preposition)
6. They ............ to market yesterday. (go/went)
went (Past time reference)
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Q.8. Do as directed (Any 5) (1×5=5)
1. She speaks the truth. (Change into Negative)
She does not speak the truth.
2. good / he / is / a / player. (Rearrange)
He is a good player.
3. He works hard. He may get success. (Combine using 'so that')
He works hard so that he may get success.
4. Children like sweets. (Change into Interrogative)
Do children like sweets?
5. He has done his work. (Change into Past Indefinite)
He did his work.
6. The box is very heavy. I cannot lift it. (Combine using 'too...to')
The box is too heavy to lift.
Section D: Textbooks (39 Marks)
Q.9. Answer the following questions (MCQs from Beehive): (4)
1. What kind of teacher did Margie have? (a) Mechanical (b) Human (c) Alien
(a) Mechanical
2. Who banned the playing of Pungi? (a) Akbar (b) Shahjahan (c) Aurangzeb
(c) Aurangzeb
3. Kezia made a pin-cushion as a gift for her: (a) Father (b) Mother (c) Grandmother
(a) Father
4. Who was Bruno? (a) A dog (b) A sloth bear (c) A monkey
(b) A sloth bear (Bond of Love)
Q.10. (A) Extract from Prose (Beehive) (3)
"Einstein was highly gifted in mathematics and interested in physics, and after finishing school, he decided to study at a university in Zurich."
(i) Einstein was gifted in: (a) Biology (b) Mathematics (c) Chemistry
(b) Mathematics
(ii) He was interested in: (a) Arts (b) Physics (c) Music
(b) Physics
(iii) Where did he decide to study? (a) Munich (b) Zurich (c) Milan
(b) Zurich
Q.10. (B) Extract from Poetry (Beehive) (3)
"Remember, no men are strange, no countries foreign Beneath all uniforms, a single body breathes Like ours: the land our brothers walk upon Is earth like this, in which we all shall lie."
(i) The poem 'No Men Are Foreign' is written by: (a) James Kirkup (b) Robert Frost (c) W.B. Yeats
(a) James Kirkup
(ii) What breathes beneath all uniforms? (a) A single body (b) Two bodies (c) No body
(a) A single body
(iii) What does 'uniforms' refer to? (a) School dress (b) Soldiers of different countries (c) Clothes
(b) Soldiers of different countries
Q.11. Short Answer Questions (Beehive) (Any 6) (12)
1. What is a telebook?
A telebook is a book that can be displayed on a television or computer screen.
2. How is the Shehnai different from a Pungi?
A Shehnai has a better tonal quality than a Pungi. It is a natural hollow stem pipe with holes.
3. Why was Kezia afraid of her father?
Kezia was afraid because he was very strict, loud, and never showed affection towards her.
4. How did Abdul Kalam earn his first wages?
He earned his first wages by helping his cousin Samsuddin catch newspaper bundles thrown from the moving train.
5. What did Saint Peter ask the old lady for?
Saint Peter asked the old lady for a single cake from her store as he was hungry.
6. Why did the intruder enter Gerrard's cottage? (If I Were You)
He entered the cottage to kill Gerrard and assume his identity to escape the police.
7. Who was Bruno?
Bruno was a sloth bear rescued by the author and kept as a pet.
Q.12. Short Answer Questions (Poetry) (Any 2) (4)
1. Which road did the poet choose? (The Road Not Taken)
The poet chose the road that was 'less traveled by', which made all the difference.
2. How does the wind poke fun at weaklings?
The wind destroys weak houses, doors, rafters, and even weak hearts, thus poking fun at them.
3. What does the poet do when it rains?
He lies in his bed with his head on the pillow and listens to the patter of the rain.
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Q.13. Short Answer Questions (Moments) (Any 2) (4)
1. Who rescued the lost child?
A kind man in the shrine rescued the child from the crowd.
2. Why was Toto sold back to the tonga-driver?
Because he was very mischievous and broke dishes, clothes, and curtains which Grandfather couldn't afford.
3. What did the Swallow do for the Happy Prince?
The Swallow became his messenger and distributed his jewels (ruby, sapphire, gold) to the poor.
Q.14. Long Answer (Beehive) (Any 1) (3)
Option A: How does Abdul Kalam describe his father and mother?
Kalam describes his father, Jainulabdeen, as a man of great wisdom and generosity, though he had little formal education or wealth. His mother, Ashiamma, was a kind and hospitable lady who fed many people every day. He inherited honesty and discipline from his father, and faith in goodness from his mother.
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Option B: Why was Kezia's father harsh to her? Was he really a bad father?
Kezia's father was harsh because he was very busy and tired from work. He had no time to play. He was not really a bad father; he had a big heart but was unable to express his love. He cared for Kezia when her mother was away, showing his hidden affection.
Q.15. Long Answer (Poetry) (3)
Option A: What is the theme of the poem 'No Men Are Foreign'?
The poem promotes the idea of universal brotherhood. The poet says that all men are equal. We share the same earth, breathe the same air, and have the same basic needs. War only causes destruction and pollution. We should not hate others because by doing so, we harm ourselves.
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Option B: How is the tree killed in the poem 'On Killing a Tree'?
A tree is not killed by just hacking or chopping. It has to be uprooted completely. Its roots must be pulled out of the anchoring earth. Then, it must be exposed to the sun and air for scorching and choking until it turns brown, hardens, twists, and finally withers away.
Q.16. Long Answer (Moments) (Any 1) (3)
Option A: What happened to the Lost Child in the fair?
The child was fascinated by toys, sweets, and flowers in the fair. He lagged behind his parents. Suddenly, while watching a roundabout, he realized his parents were not there. He panicked, cried loudly, and ran here and there searching for them. He lost interest in everything else he wanted before.
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Option B: How did Sue help Johnsy during her illness? (The Last Leaf)
Sue acted as a true friend. She called the doctor and took care of Johnsy. She tried to cheer her up by talking about fashion and painting. She lied about the ivy leaf to give Johnsy hope. She also called Behrman, whose masterpiece eventually saved Johnsy's life.
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Class 9 English Model Paper Set-B (Interactive)
MP EDUCATION GYAN DEEP
Model Question Paper (Set-B) : 2025-26
Class: 9th | Subject: English
Time: 3:00 Hours
Max. Marks: 75
Section A: Reading (10 Marks)
Q.1. Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below: (1×5=5)
"Lal Bahadur Shastri was a great son of India. He served the country with dedication and honesty. He was born on October 2, 1904, in Mughalsarai. He participated in the freedom struggle and went to jail many times. He became the Prime Minister of India after Pt. Nehru. He gave the slogan 'Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan'. He was a man of peace but led India to victory in the 1965 war against Pakistan. He died in Tashkent on January 11, 1966."
(i) When was Lal Bahadur Shastri born? (a) Oct 2, 1869 (b) Oct 2, 1904 (c) Jan 11, 1966
Answer: (b) Oct 2, 1904
(ii) Which slogan did he give? (a) Jai Hind (b) Do or Die (c) Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan
Answer: (c) Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan
(iii) He became the Prime Minister after: (a) Gandhi Ji (b) Pt. Nehru (c) Indira Gandhi
Answer: (b) Pt. Nehru
(iv) Where did he die? (a) Delhi (b) Mumbai (c) Tashkent
Answer: (c) Tashkent
(v) Find a word from the passage which means 'devotion'. (a) Freedom (b) Victory (c) Dedication
Answer: (c) Dedication
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Q.2. Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below: (1×5=5)
"Discipline is necessary in life. A man without discipline is like a ship without a rudder. Discipline means obedience to rules and regulations. It is needed in every walk of life. In schools, students must obey their teachers. In the army, discipline is of utmost importance. Even in nature, we see discipline; the sun rises and sets on time. Discipline leads to success and happiness."
(i) What is necessary in life? (a) Money (b) Discipline (c) Fun
Answer: (b) Discipline
(ii) A man without discipline is compared to: (a) A ship without a rudder (b) A car without wheels (c) A bird without wings
Answer: (a) A ship without a rudder
(iii) Where is discipline of utmost importance? (a) In the playground (b) In the army (c) In the market
Answer: (b) In the army
(iv) Discipline leads to: (a) Failure (b) Sorrow (c) Success and happiness
Answer: (c) Success and happiness
(v) Give the opposite of 'necessary'. (a) Important (b) Unnecessary (c) Urgent
Answer: (b) Unnecessary
Section B: Writing (16 Marks)
Q.3. Read the passage and make notes on it and also give a suitable title. (4)
"Forests are the wealth of a nation. They provide us with timber, firewood, and raw materials for industries. They check soil erosion and control floods. Forests attract rain and keep the climate cool. They are the home of wild animals and birds. We must protect our forests and plant more trees."
Title: Forests: Wealth of Nation
Notes:
1. Benefits of Forests:
1.1 Provide timber & firewood.
1.2 Raw material for industries.
2. Environmental Value:
2.1 Check soil erosion.
2.2 Control floods & attract rain.
3. Habitat:
3.1 Home for wild animals & birds.
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Q.4. Formal/Informal Letter Writing (4)
Option A: You are Rahul, studying in Govt. H.S.S. Sagar. Write an application to your Principal for Full Fee Concession as your father is a poor farmer.
To, The Principal, Govt. H.S.S. Sagar (M.P.)
Subject: Application for Full Fee Concession.
Sir,
I beg to state that I am a student of class 9th 'A' in your school. My father is a poor farmer. His monthly income is very low. He has to support a large family. He is unable to pay my school fee.
I am a good student and have always secured good marks. Kindly grant me full fee concession.
Thanking you,
Yours obediently,
Rahul Class 9th 'A' Date: [Date]
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Option B: Write a letter to your father requesting him to send you Rs. 1000 for buying books and uniform.
Room No. 15, Boys Hostel, Indore (M.P.) Date: [Date]
My dear Father,
I am fine here and studying well. My exams are coming near. I need to buy some new books and a school uniform. Please send me Rs. 1000 by UPI or Money Order.
Convey my regards to Mother and love to Chintu.
Your loving son,
[Name]
Q.5. Essay Writing (Write on any one topic in 150 words) (5)
1. Pollution Problem
Pollution Problem
1. Introduction: Pollution is a big threat to our environment. It means contaminating the air, water, and soil.
2. Types: Main types are Air, Water, Soil, and Noise pollution.
3. Causes: Smoke from factories and vehicles causes air pollution. Dumping waste into rivers causes water pollution.
4. Effects: It causes many diseases like asthma and cancer. It leads to Global Warming.
5. Conclusion: We must plant trees and reduce the use of plastic to stop pollution.
2. My Hobby
My Hobby
1. Introduction: A hobby is work done in free time for pleasure. My hobby is Gardening.
2. My Garden: I have a small garden in front of my house. I grow flowers and vegetables.
3. My Routine: I water the plants daily. I remove weeds and put manure.
4. Benefits: It keeps me active and close to nature. Seeing flowers bloom gives me joy.
5. Conclusion: Gardening is a beautiful hobby. It refreshes my mind.
3. Value of Games and Sports
Value of Games and Sports
1. Introduction: "Health is Wealth." Games are essential for health.
2. Physical Benefits: Games make our body strong and active. They improve digestion.
3. Mental Benefits: They teach us discipline, team spirit, and leadership.
4. Types: Indoor games like Chess and outdoor games like Cricket.
5. Conclusion: Every student must play games daily to stay fit.
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Q.6. Picture Composition (3)
Look at the visual input (image of 'Thirsty Crow' or 'A Picnic Scene') and write a short story/paragraph. (Assume Thirsty Crow).
The Thirsty Crow:
Once there was a crow. He was very thirsty. He flew here and there in search of water. At last, he saw a pot in a garden. He looked inside. There was very little water at the bottom. He could not reach it. He thought of a plan. He picked up some pebbles and dropped them into the pot one by one. The water level rose up. The crow drank the water and flew away happily.
Moral: Where there is a will, there is a way.
Section C: Grammar (10 Marks)
Q.7. Fill in the blanks (Any 5) (1×5=5)
1. ............ Ramayan is a holy book. (A/An/The)
The (Name of a holy book)
2. There isn't ............ water in the pool. (some/any)
any (Negative sentence)
3. He died ............ cancer. (of/from/by)
of (Died of a disease)
4. Look! The train ............ . (comes/is coming)
is coming (Action happening now)
5. Health is ............ than wealth. (good/better/best)
better (Comparative degree)
6. We ............ obey our parents. (should/must/ought)
should (Moral duty)
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Q.8. Do as directed (Any 5) (1×5=5)
1. He cut the apple. (Change into Negative)
He did not cut the apple. (Since 'cut' is same in past, and 'He' takes 's' in present, so it is past tense).
2. in / the / park / were / playing / Children. (Rearrange)
Children were playing in the park.
3. Ravi is very weak. He cannot walk. (Combine using 'so...that')
Ravi is so weak that he cannot walk.
4. She eats an apple. (Change into Passive Voice)
An apple is eaten by her.
5. If you work hard, you will succeed. (Rewrite using 'Unless')
Unless you work hard, you will not succeed.
6. He is singing a song. (Change into Past Perfect Tense)
He had sung a song.
Section D: Textbooks (39 Marks)
Q.9. Answer the following questions (MCQs from Beehive): (4)
1. What did the grandmother give to Kezia when she was sobbing? (a) A clean hanky (b) A chocolate (c) An ice cream
(a) A clean hanky
2. Where did Bismillah Khan learn to play the Shehnai? (a) From his father (b) From his uncle (c) From his mother
(b) From his uncle (Ali Bux)
3. Who helped Albert Einstein in his interest in science? (a) His mother (b) His teacher (c) His father
(a) His mother (by giving books/toys) - *Correction: Mother encouraged, but often 'Father' or 'Uncle' is cited in bio. In NCERT, his mother thought he was a freak. Let's verify context.* *Better MCQ:* What did Einstein love to play with? **Answer:** (b) Mechanical toys.
4. What name was given to the otter? (a) Mijbil (b) Toto (c) Kitty
(a) Mijbil
Q.10. (A) Extract from Prose (Beehive) (3)
"I was born into a middle-class Tamil family in the island town of Rameswaram in the erstwhile Madras State. My father, Jainulabdeen, had neither much formal education nor much wealth; despite these disadvantages, he possessed great innate wisdom."
(i) Who is 'I' in the above lines? (a) A.P.J. Abdul Kalam (b) Ramanujan (c) Mahatma Gandhi
(a) A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
(ii) Where was he born? (a) Chennai (b) Rameswaram (c) Madurai
(b) Rameswaram
(iii) What is the name of his father? (a) Jainulabdeen (b) Ashiamma (c) Sivasubramania
(a) Jainulabdeen
Q.10. (B) Extract from Poetry (Beehive) (3)
"I will arise and go now, and go to Innisfree, And a small cabin build there, of clay and wattles made; Nine bean-rows will I have there, a hive for the honeybee..."
(i) Where does the poet want to go? (a) London (b) Innisfree (c) Paris
(b) Innisfree
(ii) What will he build there? (a) A castle (b) A small cabin (c) A shop
(b) A small cabin
(iii) Name the poet. (a) W.B. Yeats (b) Robert Frost (c) Coates Kinney
(a) W.B. Yeats
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Q.11. Short Answer Questions (Beehive) (Any 6) (12)
1. What subject was Margie failing in?
Margie was failing in Geography because the mechanical teacher was geared a little too quick.
2. How did Bismillah Khan get his big break?
With the opening of the All India Radio in Lucknow in 1938, he became an often-heard shehnai player.
3. Who were Abdul Kalam's school friends?
Ramanadha Sastry, Aravindan, and Sivaprakasan.
4. What did the headmaster say about Einstein?
He said that Einstein would never make a success at anything.
5. What did the snake do when it looked into the mirror?
It uncoiled itself from the doctor's arm and moved towards the mirror, perhaps to admire its beauty.
6. Why did Santosh Yadav leave home for Delhi?
She left home to get proper education because her parents wanted to marry her off at sixteen.
Q.12. Short Answer Questions (Poetry) (Any 2) (4)
1. What does the poet mean by 'uniforms' in "No Men Are Foreign"?
'Uniforms' refers to the different dresses or military uniforms worn by soldiers of different countries.
2. How is the tree killed? (On Killing a Tree)
The tree is killed by uprooting it completely and exposing its roots to the sun and air for scorching and choking.
3. What is the single major memory that comes to the poet? (Rain on the Roof)
The memory of his mother comes to him.
Q.13. Short Answer Questions (Moments) (Any 2) (4)
1. Who were the two idiots in "In the Kingdom of Fools"?
The King and the Minister were the two idiots.
2. Why did the Happy Prince send a ruby to the seamstress?
Because her son was ill and asking for oranges, but she had no money to buy anything.
3. What was Behrman's masterpiece? (The Last Leaf)
Behrman's masterpiece was the ivy leaf he painted on the wall that looked so real it saved Johnsy's life.
Q.14. Long Answer (Beehive) (Any 1) (3)
Option A: Describe the doctor's house in "The Snake and the Mirror".
The doctor lived in a small rented room which was not electrified. It was an outer room with one wall facing the open yard. It had a tiled roof with long supporting gables. The room was full of rats. It was a very simple and poor condition house.
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Option B: How did Einstein react to the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki?
Einstein was deeply shaken by the extent of the destruction caused by the atomic bombs. He wrote a public missive to the United Nations, proposing the formation of a world government to prevent such destruction in the future. He campaigned for peace and democracy.
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Q.15. Long Answer (Poetry) (3)
Option A: What is the central idea of the poem 'Wind'?
The poem 'Wind' teaches us that life is full of challenges. The weak people break down in difficult times, while the strong ones face them courageously and become even stronger. We should make ourselves physically and mentally strong to survive.
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Option B: Why does the poet want to go to Innisfree?
The poet wants to go to Innisfree to find peace. He is tired of the noise and pollution of city life (London). He wants to live in a small cabin, listen to the sound of the lake water, and enjoy nature's beauty there.
Q.16. Long Answer (Moments) (Any 1) (3)
Option A: How did the Guru save his disciple in "In the Kingdom of Fools"?
The Guru tricked the King by saying that whoever died on the stake first would be reborn as the King of that country. The foolish King, wanting to be King in his next life too, decided to die himself instead of executing the disciple. Thus, the Guru saved his disciple with his wisdom.
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Option B: Why was the Happy Prince weeping?
The Happy Prince was weeping because from his high pedestal, he could see all the ugliness and misery of his city. He saw the poor people suffering, hungry children, and the sick seamstress. Though his heart was made of lead, he could feel their pain and could not stop crying.
MP Board Class 9 English Practice Papers (2025–26)