Class 9 English Language & Literature: CBSE Sample Question Paper With Solutions (2025) | English Class 9 PDF Download

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Time Allowed: 3 hours Maximum Marks: 80
General Instructions:
Read the instructions very carefully and strictly follow them :
1. This question paper comprises 11 questions. All questions are compulsory.
2. The question paper contains THREE sections -
Section - A : Reading Skills
Section - B : Grammar and Creative Writing Skills
Section - C : Literature Text Book
3. Attempt questions based on specific instructions for each part.
Section A Reading
1. Read the text given below:
1. Held every year on 21 May, UNESCO leads the celebration of World Day for
Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development highlighting not only the
richness of the world's cultures, but also the essential role of intercultural
dialogue for achieving peace and sustainable development.
2. A recent international emergency has proved the intrinsic value of the cultural
and creative sector at generating social cohesion, educational resource or
personal well-being in times of crisis. It has also underscored the sector's
potential to generate economic growth, something which is too often
underestimated.
3. With the adoption in September 2015 of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable
Development by the United Nations, and the resolution on Culture and
Sustainable Development adopted by the UN General Assembly in December
2015, the message of the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and
Development is more important than ever. The 17 Sustainable Development
Goals (SDGs) can best be achieved by drawing upon the creative potential of
the world's diverse cultures and engaging in continuous dialogue to ensure that
all members of society benefit from sustainable development.
4. Bridging the gap between cultures is urgent and necessary for peace, stability
and development. Cultural diversity is a driving force of development, not only
[10]
SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER - 1
English Language and Literature (184)
Class IX 
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Time Allowed: 3 hours Maximum Marks: 80
General Instructions:
Read the instructions very carefully and strictly follow them :
1. This question paper comprises 11 questions. All questions are compulsory.
2. The question paper contains THREE sections -
Section - A : Reading Skills
Section - B : Grammar and Creative Writing Skills
Section - C : Literature Text Book
3. Attempt questions based on specific instructions for each part.
Section A Reading
1. Read the text given below:
1. Held every year on 21 May, UNESCO leads the celebration of World Day for
Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development highlighting not only the
richness of the world's cultures, but also the essential role of intercultural
dialogue for achieving peace and sustainable development.
2. A recent international emergency has proved the intrinsic value of the cultural
and creative sector at generating social cohesion, educational resource or
personal well-being in times of crisis. It has also underscored the sector's
potential to generate economic growth, something which is too often
underestimated.
3. With the adoption in September 2015 of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable
Development by the United Nations, and the resolution on Culture and
Sustainable Development adopted by the UN General Assembly in December
2015, the message of the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and
Development is more important than ever. The 17 Sustainable Development
Goals (SDGs) can best be achieved by drawing upon the creative potential of
the world's diverse cultures and engaging in continuous dialogue to ensure that
all members of society benefit from sustainable development.
4. Bridging the gap between cultures is urgent and necessary for peace, stability
and development. Cultural diversity is a driving force of development, not only
[10]
SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER - 1
English Language and Literature (184)
Class IX 
with respect to economic growth, but also as a means of leading a more
fulfilling intellectual, emotional, moral and spiritual life. This is captured in the
culture conventions, which provide a solid basis for the promotion of cultural
diversity. Cultural diversity is thus an asset that is indispensable for poverty
reduction and the achievement of sustainable development.
5. At the same time, acceptance and recognition of cultural diversity in particular
through innovative use of media and Information and Communications
Technologies (ICTs) are conducive to dialogue among civilizations and
cultures, respect and mutual understanding.
6. In 2001, UNESCO adopted the Universal Declaration on Cultural Diversity.
Next, in December 2002, the UN General Assembly, in its resolution 57/249,
declared May 21 to be the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and
Development, and in 2015, the Second Committee of the UN General
Assembly unanimously adopted the resolution on Culture and Sustainable
Development, affirming culture's contribution to the three dimensions of
sustainable development, acknowledging further the natural and cultural
diversity of the world, and recognizing that cultures and civilizations can
contribute to, and are crucial enablers of, sustainable development.
7. The day provides us with an opportunity to deepen our understanding of the
values of cultural diversity and to achieve the goals of the UNESCO
Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural
Expressions adopted on 20 October 2005.
Answer the following questions based on the above passage: (10)
i. Based on the reading and understanding of the above passage, list 2 points to
describe the purpose of UNESCO leading the celebration of World Day for
Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development. (1)
(a) ________
(b) ________
ii. Select the option that corresponds to the meaning of the following sentence
from para 2.
The recent international emergency has proved the intrinsic value of the
cultural and creative sector at generating social cohesion, educational resource
or personal well-being in times of crisis. (1)
A. the real worth of cultural sector at generating social cohesion during
pandemics
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Time Allowed: 3 hours Maximum Marks: 80
General Instructions:
Read the instructions very carefully and strictly follow them :
1. This question paper comprises 11 questions. All questions are compulsory.
2. The question paper contains THREE sections -
Section - A : Reading Skills
Section - B : Grammar and Creative Writing Skills
Section - C : Literature Text Book
3. Attempt questions based on specific instructions for each part.
Section A Reading
1. Read the text given below:
1. Held every year on 21 May, UNESCO leads the celebration of World Day for
Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development highlighting not only the
richness of the world's cultures, but also the essential role of intercultural
dialogue for achieving peace and sustainable development.
2. A recent international emergency has proved the intrinsic value of the cultural
and creative sector at generating social cohesion, educational resource or
personal well-being in times of crisis. It has also underscored the sector's
potential to generate economic growth, something which is too often
underestimated.
3. With the adoption in September 2015 of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable
Development by the United Nations, and the resolution on Culture and
Sustainable Development adopted by the UN General Assembly in December
2015, the message of the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and
Development is more important than ever. The 17 Sustainable Development
Goals (SDGs) can best be achieved by drawing upon the creative potential of
the world's diverse cultures and engaging in continuous dialogue to ensure that
all members of society benefit from sustainable development.
4. Bridging the gap between cultures is urgent and necessary for peace, stability
and development. Cultural diversity is a driving force of development, not only
[10]
SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER - 1
English Language and Literature (184)
Class IX 
with respect to economic growth, but also as a means of leading a more
fulfilling intellectual, emotional, moral and spiritual life. This is captured in the
culture conventions, which provide a solid basis for the promotion of cultural
diversity. Cultural diversity is thus an asset that is indispensable for poverty
reduction and the achievement of sustainable development.
5. At the same time, acceptance and recognition of cultural diversity in particular
through innovative use of media and Information and Communications
Technologies (ICTs) are conducive to dialogue among civilizations and
cultures, respect and mutual understanding.
6. In 2001, UNESCO adopted the Universal Declaration on Cultural Diversity.
Next, in December 2002, the UN General Assembly, in its resolution 57/249,
declared May 21 to be the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and
Development, and in 2015, the Second Committee of the UN General
Assembly unanimously adopted the resolution on Culture and Sustainable
Development, affirming culture's contribution to the three dimensions of
sustainable development, acknowledging further the natural and cultural
diversity of the world, and recognizing that cultures and civilizations can
contribute to, and are crucial enablers of, sustainable development.
7. The day provides us with an opportunity to deepen our understanding of the
values of cultural diversity and to achieve the goals of the UNESCO
Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural
Expressions adopted on 20 October 2005.
Answer the following questions based on the above passage: (10)
i. Based on the reading and understanding of the above passage, list 2 points to
describe the purpose of UNESCO leading the celebration of World Day for
Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development. (1)
(a) ________
(b) ________
ii. Select the option that corresponds to the meaning of the following sentence
from para 2.
The recent international emergency has proved the intrinsic value of the
cultural and creative sector at generating social cohesion, educational resource
or personal well-being in times of crisis. (1)
A. the real worth of cultural sector at generating social cohesion during
pandemics
B. the real worth of creative sector at undermining the social cohesion during an
international emergency
C. questioning the real worth of creative sector at generating education resource
during an international emergency
D. highlighting the real worth of cultural and creative sector at generating social
cohesion and educational resource during an international emergency
iii. Based on your reading of the passage, examine in about 40 words how
Sustainable Development Goals can be achieved. (2)
iv. What is the tone of the writer in the given line from paragraph 4? Rationalise
your response in about 40 words : (2)
"Cultural diversity is an asset."
v. The phrase 'bridging the gap' in paragraph (4) refers to : (1)
A. widening the differences
B. connecting two desparate ideas
C. supporting the bridging
D. filling in the space between two connected things
vi. In sets a-e below, identify two sets of synonyms. (1)
a. richness and poverty
b. intellectual and moral
c. reduction and promotion
d. essential and intrinsic
e. urgent and crucial
Options:
A. a and c
B. b and e
C. d and e
D. b and d
vii. Complete the sentence appropriately : (1)
The Second Committee of UN General Assembly in 2015 adopted ________.
viii. Complete the following sentence : (1)
________ is urgent and necessary for peace, stability and development.
2. Read the passage given below: [10]
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Time Allowed: 3 hours Maximum Marks: 80
General Instructions:
Read the instructions very carefully and strictly follow them :
1. This question paper comprises 11 questions. All questions are compulsory.
2. The question paper contains THREE sections -
Section - A : Reading Skills
Section - B : Grammar and Creative Writing Skills
Section - C : Literature Text Book
3. Attempt questions based on specific instructions for each part.
Section A Reading
1. Read the text given below:
1. Held every year on 21 May, UNESCO leads the celebration of World Day for
Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development highlighting not only the
richness of the world's cultures, but also the essential role of intercultural
dialogue for achieving peace and sustainable development.
2. A recent international emergency has proved the intrinsic value of the cultural
and creative sector at generating social cohesion, educational resource or
personal well-being in times of crisis. It has also underscored the sector's
potential to generate economic growth, something which is too often
underestimated.
3. With the adoption in September 2015 of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable
Development by the United Nations, and the resolution on Culture and
Sustainable Development adopted by the UN General Assembly in December
2015, the message of the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and
Development is more important than ever. The 17 Sustainable Development
Goals (SDGs) can best be achieved by drawing upon the creative potential of
the world's diverse cultures and engaging in continuous dialogue to ensure that
all members of society benefit from sustainable development.
4. Bridging the gap between cultures is urgent and necessary for peace, stability
and development. Cultural diversity is a driving force of development, not only
[10]
SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER - 1
English Language and Literature (184)
Class IX 
with respect to economic growth, but also as a means of leading a more
fulfilling intellectual, emotional, moral and spiritual life. This is captured in the
culture conventions, which provide a solid basis for the promotion of cultural
diversity. Cultural diversity is thus an asset that is indispensable for poverty
reduction and the achievement of sustainable development.
5. At the same time, acceptance and recognition of cultural diversity in particular
through innovative use of media and Information and Communications
Technologies (ICTs) are conducive to dialogue among civilizations and
cultures, respect and mutual understanding.
6. In 2001, UNESCO adopted the Universal Declaration on Cultural Diversity.
Next, in December 2002, the UN General Assembly, in its resolution 57/249,
declared May 21 to be the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and
Development, and in 2015, the Second Committee of the UN General
Assembly unanimously adopted the resolution on Culture and Sustainable
Development, affirming culture's contribution to the three dimensions of
sustainable development, acknowledging further the natural and cultural
diversity of the world, and recognizing that cultures and civilizations can
contribute to, and are crucial enablers of, sustainable development.
7. The day provides us with an opportunity to deepen our understanding of the
values of cultural diversity and to achieve the goals of the UNESCO
Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural
Expressions adopted on 20 October 2005.
Answer the following questions based on the above passage: (10)
i. Based on the reading and understanding of the above passage, list 2 points to
describe the purpose of UNESCO leading the celebration of World Day for
Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development. (1)
(a) ________
(b) ________
ii. Select the option that corresponds to the meaning of the following sentence
from para 2.
The recent international emergency has proved the intrinsic value of the
cultural and creative sector at generating social cohesion, educational resource
or personal well-being in times of crisis. (1)
A. the real worth of cultural sector at generating social cohesion during
pandemics
B. the real worth of creative sector at undermining the social cohesion during an
international emergency
C. questioning the real worth of creative sector at generating education resource
during an international emergency
D. highlighting the real worth of cultural and creative sector at generating social
cohesion and educational resource during an international emergency
iii. Based on your reading of the passage, examine in about 40 words how
Sustainable Development Goals can be achieved. (2)
iv. What is the tone of the writer in the given line from paragraph 4? Rationalise
your response in about 40 words : (2)
"Cultural diversity is an asset."
v. The phrase 'bridging the gap' in paragraph (4) refers to : (1)
A. widening the differences
B. connecting two desparate ideas
C. supporting the bridging
D. filling in the space between two connected things
vi. In sets a-e below, identify two sets of synonyms. (1)
a. richness and poverty
b. intellectual and moral
c. reduction and promotion
d. essential and intrinsic
e. urgent and crucial
Options:
A. a and c
B. b and e
C. d and e
D. b and d
vii. Complete the sentence appropriately : (1)
The Second Committee of UN General Assembly in 2015 adopted ________.
viii. Complete the following sentence : (1)
________ is urgent and necessary for peace, stability and development.
2. Read the passage given below: [10]
1. Increasing traffic congestion every year is causing increasing air pollution,
wasting time and productivity and diverse respiratory diseases. Moreover, the
cost of solving or reducing traffic congestion is enormous. However, neglecting
the traffic jam problem would increase the social problems among citizens.
2. The number of vehicles has increased considerably in the city in the past five
years. Due to this increase, the city roads witness frequent traffic congestions,
but above all, the vehicles emitting pollutants are affecting the environment
adversely.
3. The Capital’s vehicular population saw an addition of more than five lakh
vehicles last year, registering an increase of over 4%, according to the Delhi
Economic Survey 2020-21.
4. In spite of the largest road network, through metro and bus services in major
cities the transport system is not being able to keep pace with the growing
demand. Consequently, more and more people use their private vehicles,
leading to increased congestion on the roads. In spite of these challenges people
in India prefer road travel over air and other means of travel. Citizens of
Delhi/NCR have, time and again, pondered over the possibilities of how to
reduce the traffic congestion in the city, especially during the peak hours.
People should use public transport, the government must increase the facilities
of public transport, people should avoid the unnecessary collection of vehicles
and should use carpool and vehicle sharing.
5. What is required is proper implementation of corrective measures by citizens to
get an organized traffic management system.
Based on your understanding of the passage, answer the questions given
below: (10)
i. Infer one reason for the following, based on information in paragraph 1.
Reducing traffic congestion is not easy. (1)
ii. Select the appropriate option to complete the following sentence. The reasons
for increased traffic congestion are ________. (1)
1. use of private vehicles
2. increase in demand for cars
3. inability to keep pace with population control
4. travelling by public transport
5. emission of pollutants
a. 4, 5
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Time Allowed: 3 hours Maximum Marks: 80
General Instructions:
Read the instructions very carefully and strictly follow them :
1. This question paper comprises 11 questions. All questions are compulsory.
2. The question paper contains THREE sections -
Section - A : Reading Skills
Section - B : Grammar and Creative Writing Skills
Section - C : Literature Text Book
3. Attempt questions based on specific instructions for each part.
Section A Reading
1. Read the text given below:
1. Held every year on 21 May, UNESCO leads the celebration of World Day for
Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development highlighting not only the
richness of the world's cultures, but also the essential role of intercultural
dialogue for achieving peace and sustainable development.
2. A recent international emergency has proved the intrinsic value of the cultural
and creative sector at generating social cohesion, educational resource or
personal well-being in times of crisis. It has also underscored the sector's
potential to generate economic growth, something which is too often
underestimated.
3. With the adoption in September 2015 of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable
Development by the United Nations, and the resolution on Culture and
Sustainable Development adopted by the UN General Assembly in December
2015, the message of the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and
Development is more important than ever. The 17 Sustainable Development
Goals (SDGs) can best be achieved by drawing upon the creative potential of
the world's diverse cultures and engaging in continuous dialogue to ensure that
all members of society benefit from sustainable development.
4. Bridging the gap between cultures is urgent and necessary for peace, stability
and development. Cultural diversity is a driving force of development, not only
[10]
SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER - 1
English Language and Literature (184)
Class IX 
with respect to economic growth, but also as a means of leading a more
fulfilling intellectual, emotional, moral and spiritual life. This is captured in the
culture conventions, which provide a solid basis for the promotion of cultural
diversity. Cultural diversity is thus an asset that is indispensable for poverty
reduction and the achievement of sustainable development.
5. At the same time, acceptance and recognition of cultural diversity in particular
through innovative use of media and Information and Communications
Technologies (ICTs) are conducive to dialogue among civilizations and
cultures, respect and mutual understanding.
6. In 2001, UNESCO adopted the Universal Declaration on Cultural Diversity.
Next, in December 2002, the UN General Assembly, in its resolution 57/249,
declared May 21 to be the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and
Development, and in 2015, the Second Committee of the UN General
Assembly unanimously adopted the resolution on Culture and Sustainable
Development, affirming culture's contribution to the three dimensions of
sustainable development, acknowledging further the natural and cultural
diversity of the world, and recognizing that cultures and civilizations can
contribute to, and are crucial enablers of, sustainable development.
7. The day provides us with an opportunity to deepen our understanding of the
values of cultural diversity and to achieve the goals of the UNESCO
Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural
Expressions adopted on 20 October 2005.
Answer the following questions based on the above passage: (10)
i. Based on the reading and understanding of the above passage, list 2 points to
describe the purpose of UNESCO leading the celebration of World Day for
Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development. (1)
(a) ________
(b) ________
ii. Select the option that corresponds to the meaning of the following sentence
from para 2.
The recent international emergency has proved the intrinsic value of the
cultural and creative sector at generating social cohesion, educational resource
or personal well-being in times of crisis. (1)
A. the real worth of cultural sector at generating social cohesion during
pandemics
B. the real worth of creative sector at undermining the social cohesion during an
international emergency
C. questioning the real worth of creative sector at generating education resource
during an international emergency
D. highlighting the real worth of cultural and creative sector at generating social
cohesion and educational resource during an international emergency
iii. Based on your reading of the passage, examine in about 40 words how
Sustainable Development Goals can be achieved. (2)
iv. What is the tone of the writer in the given line from paragraph 4? Rationalise
your response in about 40 words : (2)
"Cultural diversity is an asset."
v. The phrase 'bridging the gap' in paragraph (4) refers to : (1)
A. widening the differences
B. connecting two desparate ideas
C. supporting the bridging
D. filling in the space between two connected things
vi. In sets a-e below, identify two sets of synonyms. (1)
a. richness and poverty
b. intellectual and moral
c. reduction and promotion
d. essential and intrinsic
e. urgent and crucial
Options:
A. a and c
B. b and e
C. d and e
D. b and d
vii. Complete the sentence appropriately : (1)
The Second Committee of UN General Assembly in 2015 adopted ________.
viii. Complete the following sentence : (1)
________ is urgent and necessary for peace, stability and development.
2. Read the passage given below: [10]
1. Increasing traffic congestion every year is causing increasing air pollution,
wasting time and productivity and diverse respiratory diseases. Moreover, the
cost of solving or reducing traffic congestion is enormous. However, neglecting
the traffic jam problem would increase the social problems among citizens.
2. The number of vehicles has increased considerably in the city in the past five
years. Due to this increase, the city roads witness frequent traffic congestions,
but above all, the vehicles emitting pollutants are affecting the environment
adversely.
3. The Capital’s vehicular population saw an addition of more than five lakh
vehicles last year, registering an increase of over 4%, according to the Delhi
Economic Survey 2020-21.
4. In spite of the largest road network, through metro and bus services in major
cities the transport system is not being able to keep pace with the growing
demand. Consequently, more and more people use their private vehicles,
leading to increased congestion on the roads. In spite of these challenges people
in India prefer road travel over air and other means of travel. Citizens of
Delhi/NCR have, time and again, pondered over the possibilities of how to
reduce the traffic congestion in the city, especially during the peak hours.
People should use public transport, the government must increase the facilities
of public transport, people should avoid the unnecessary collection of vehicles
and should use carpool and vehicle sharing.
5. What is required is proper implementation of corrective measures by citizens to
get an organized traffic management system.
Based on your understanding of the passage, answer the questions given
below: (10)
i. Infer one reason for the following, based on information in paragraph 1.
Reducing traffic congestion is not easy. (1)
ii. Select the appropriate option to complete the following sentence. The reasons
for increased traffic congestion are ________. (1)
1. use of private vehicles
2. increase in demand for cars
3. inability to keep pace with population control
4. travelling by public transport
5. emission of pollutants
a. 4, 5
Section B Grammar
b. 1, 5
c. 1, 2
d. 2, 3
iii. Analyze the status of traffic between the years 2019-2022. (2)
What is required to get an organized traffic management system?
iv. Give the reasons for increase in vehicular congestion. (2)
v. Complete the following analogy correctly with a word / phrase from the
paragraph 5. organized : chaotic : : lowest : _______ Clue : Just as organized is
an antonym of chaotic, lowest is an antonym of _______. (1)
vi. The vehicles emit pollutants which affect _______ badly (1)
vii. Complete the following sentence. Use of public transport will reduce
________. (1)
viii. Select the appropriate option to complete the following sentence. The reasons
for increased traffic congestion are ________. (1)
1. start car pooling
2. add electric buses
3. increase in public modes of transport
4. increase car collection points
5. increase taxation
a. 1, 4, 5
b. 3, 5
c. 2, 3, 4
d. 1, 3
3. Complete ANY TEN of twelve of the following tasks, as directed [10]
Fill in the blank by using the correct form of the word in the bracket, for the
given portion of a letter:
[1] (i)