Class 9 PT II Question Paper 2025-26 English

CBSE CLASS 9
PT II Question Paper
Session 2025-26

ENGLISH

Exam CBSE Class 9
Subject English
Session 2025-26
Document Type PT II Question Paper

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SESSION: 2025-2026
CLASS: IX MAXIMUM MARKS: 40
SUBJECT: ENGLISH TIME: 1 HR 30 MINS
General Instructions:
1.� Five minutes reading time to be provided
2.� The Question paper contains FOUR sections A, B, C& D.
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READING SKILL (10 MARKS)

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Detective
uncovering hidden truths. Among the most iconic figures in this genre stands
Sherlock Holmes, created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Holmes is more than a fictional
character, he is a cultural legend who transformed mystery-solving into a logical
science.

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When Holmes first appeared in A Study in Scarlet (1887), the world was embracing

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science and rational thought. His methods reflected this shift, keen observation,

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forensic reasoning, and reliance on evidence instead of intuition. Earlier detectives

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chance. His principle, “When you have eliminated the impossible, whatever remains,

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however improbable, must be the truth,” still defines rational inquiry today.

Across the world, writers adapted Holmes‟s methods to local cultures. In Japan,
Kogoro Akechi, created by Edogawa Rampo, combined deduction with moral
complexity. In France, Inspector Maigret depended more on empathy than analysis,
while India‟s Feluda by Satyajit Ray balanced intellect and intuition. These global
detectives reveal how culture shapes crime-solving styles.

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What keeps Holmes timeless is not only his intellect but also his partnership with Dr.

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Watson. Holmes investigates; Watson narrates. Through Watson‟s eyes, readers

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testing, and ballistics appeared in Doyle‟s fiction long before police used them
widely. Curiously, the imaginary detective helped inspire real investigation
techniques.

Today, Holmes‟s spirit thrives in global adaptations, from BBC‟s Sherlock to Japan‟s
Detective Conan. These reinterpretations examine not only crime but also the

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emotional strain of living a life ruled by logic. Whether in foggy Victorian London or

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On the basis of your understanding of the above passage, answer the questions
given below:

i. What distinguishes Holmes from earlier fictional detectives, according to the
passage? 1

ii Pick out a statement from the passage that best explains how Holmes influenced
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real-world investigative practices.

iii. How do international detectives like Feluda or Kogoro Akechi reflect the cultural 1
influence of Holmes?

iv. Name one modern forensic practice that Holmes‟s methods anticipated. 1

v. Which aspect of Holmes‟s character makes him both “brilliant and believable”? 1

vi. Complete the following analogy
Holmes : Logic :: Maigret : ___ (para 3) 1

vii. Given are two statements . First one is an Assertion(A) and second one is a 1
Reason(R). On the basis of your understanding, choose the correct answer from the
options given below which best describes the relation between (A) and (R).

Assertion (A): Holmes‟s techniques influenced real-world investigation.
Reason (R): His stories was brilliantly told.

A. Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
B. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explaination of A
C. A is true, R is false
D. A is false, R is true

viii. Which major social or intellectual trend of his time, was reflected in Sherlock
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Holmes‟s approach of solving mysteries? (Choose the correct option)
A. Romantic fascination with adventure
B. Faith in science and rational inquiry
C. Growth of industrialization and urban life
D. Popularity of Gothic literature

ix. The line “every mystery has an answer, if one observes closely enough” suggests 1
that — (Choose the correct option)
A. Observation and patience are the foundations of problem-solving.
B. Mysteries often remain unsolved despite effort.
C. Logic is less important than instinct.
D. Observation is only valuable in fiction.

x. What makes Holmes a “timeless” character, as stated in the passage? (Choose the 1
correct option)
A. His ability to use modern gadgets
B. His emotional warmth and empathy
C. His universal methods of reasoning and observation

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D. His historical accuracy
SECTION B -WRITING SKILL (8MARKS)
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2. “Technology is a useful servant but a dangerous master,”---Reflecting on this quote, 8 marks
write a paragraph on the adverse effects of computers on children in around 150
words. Discuss how excessive use of computers influences health, behaviour and
learning habits. Suggest possible ways to reduce such negative impacts.
SECTION C – GRAMMAR (6 MARKS)
3. A.The following passage has not been edited. There is one error in each line. Write 4 marks
the incorrect word and the correction against each line of the passage.

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They are planning to meet yesterday; however, ________ ________
they had to cancel because some team members were unavailable.

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B. Report the dialogues to complete the paragraph that follows:

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Mother: Calm down. Have you thoroughly

Mother asked Nita the cause of her distress. Nita replied that her pocket dictionary
had been misplaced and that she (I) ________________________. Mother advised
her to calm down and asked (II) _________________________________.

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SECTION D – LITERATURE (16 MARKS)
4. Read the given extract carefully and answer the questions that follow: 4 marks
Sighing like furnace, with a woeful ballad
Made to his mistress‟ eyebrow. Then a soldier.
Full of strange oaths, and bearded like the pard,
Jealous in honour, sudden and quick in quarrel,
Seeking the bubble reputation.
(i)Explain the significance of “full of strange oaths” for the soldier‟s character. 1
(ii)What is implied by the phrase “bearded like the pard”? 1
(iii)Why does Shakespeare use the word “bubble” to describe reputation? 1
(iv)What does “seeking the bubble reputation” indicate about the soldier‟s priorities? 1

5. Answer the following questions briefly in about 30-40 words. (ANY THREE) 3x2=6
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(i) “If you got a tooth, you got a friend.”---How would you justify the comparison
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between a tooth and a friend with reference to the poem „Oh, I Wish I‟d Looked
After Me Teeth‟?
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(ii) “A salesman requires convincing ability through conversation”- defend the
statement in light of the character of Pescud and Jessie‟s father. 2
iii)Explain the reason why Mr. and Mrs. Bramble were so anxious about Harold
discovering his father‟s profession. (Keeping It From Harold)
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(iv) What irony does O.Henry bring out humorously through the gap between ideals
and actions? ( Best Seller )

6. Answer the following question in about 120 words. ( ANY ONE )
6 marks
Imagine you are Harold, write a diary entry expressing your thoughts and emotions
after discovering how you have always admired Young Porky, little realizing it was
your father.
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In O. Henry‟s „Bestseller‟, John A. Pescud criticizes the unrealistic romantic plots in
popular novels; yet his own story follows a similar pattern. What does this
contradiction tell us about human nature and the difference between fiction and
reality? Discuss with appropriate instances from the text.

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