CBSE Class 9 Sample Paper 2026 for Foundation Skills for Sciences

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CBSE | DEPARTMENT OF SKILL EDUCATION
FOUNDATION SKILLS FOR SCIENCES (PHARMACEUTICAL &
BIOTECHNOLOGY) (SUBJECT CODE - 421)
Blue-print for sample question paper for class IX (Session 2025-2026)
Max. Time: 2 Hours Max. Marks: 50
PART A – EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS (10 MARKS):
OBJECTIVE TYPE SHORT ANSWER
UNIT OUESTION TYPE OUESTIONS TOTAL
NO. NAME OF THE UNIT 1 MARK EACH 2 MARK EACH QUESTIONS

1 Communication Skills – I 1 1 2
2 Self-Management Skills – I 2 1 3
3 ICT Skills – I 1 1 2
4 Entrepreneurial Skills - I 1 1 2
5 Green Skills - I 1 1 2
TOTAL QUESTIONS 6 5 11
NO. OF QUESTION TO BE ANY 4 ANY 3 07
ANSWERED
TOTAL MARKS 1X4=4 2X3=6 10 MARKS

PART B – SUBJECT SPECIFIC SKILLS (40 MARKS):
OBJECTIVE SHORT
LONG ANSWER TOTAL
UNIT TYPE ANSWER TYPE
NAME OF THE UNIT QUESTION QUESTIO
NO. QUESTIONS QUESTION
N
1 MARK EACH 2 MARK EACH 4 MARKS EACH
1. About life Science
industry and
opportunities 4 1 1 6
in pharmaceuticals
and Biotechnology
2. Hygiene, cleanings
and sanitizations at 4 1 1 6
wash place as well as
class and laboratory.
3. Environmental
sustainable 4 1 1 6
Best practices.
4. Fundamentals of
6
environment, health, 4 1 1
and safety rules and
best practices.

SHORT LONG
O0BJECTIVE ANSWER TYPE TOTAL
UNIT TYPE ANSWER
NAME OF THE UNIT QUESTION QUESTIO
NO. QUESTION QUESTION
N
1 MARK EACH 2 MARK EACH 4 MARKS EACH

5. Data integrity at
wash place and 4 1 - 5
hood domination
practices.
6. Sensitivity with
gender culture and
people with 4 1 1 6
disabilities.

Total Question 24 6 5 36
No of Question to be 20 Ans. 4 Ans. 3 27
answered
Total Marks 1x20 =20 2x4 = 8 4x3 = 12 40 marks

CBSE | DEPARTMENT OF SKILL EDUCATION
(SUBJECT CODE – 421)
Sample Question paper for class IX. (Session 2025 – 2026)
Max. Time – 2 Hours 026) Max. Marks: 50
General Instruction:
1 Please read the instruction carefully.
2 This question paper consists of 21 questions in two sections: Section A and
Section B.
3 Section A has objective type question where as section B contains subjective
type questions.
4 Out of the given (5+16)=21 questions, a candidate has to answer (5+10) =15
questions in the allotted (maximum) time of 2 hours.
5 All questions of a particular section must be attempted in the correct order.
6 Section A: Objective Type Questions (24 marks):
i. This section has 5 questions.
ii. Marks allotted are mentioned against each question/part.
iii. There is no negative marking.
iv. Do as per the instructions given
7 Section B: Subjective type questions (26 marks):
i. This section has 16 questions.
ii. A candidate has to do 10 questions.
iii. Do as per the instruction given.
iv. Marks allotted are mentioned against each question/part.

SECTION A:- OBJECTIVE TYPE QUESTIONS
Q.1 Answer any 4 out of the given 6 questions on employability skills:-(1x4=4 marks)
i) How do you receive information on phone? 1
a) Listening
b) Speaking
c) Reading
d) Writing
ii) Mention one skill of self Management? 1

iii) State one factor that helps to build self confidence. 1

iv) are small personal computers with a touch screen. 1

v) business involves transfer of ownership or tangible products 1

vi) Mention one man made disruption that causes ecological imbalance. 1

Q.2 Answer any 5 out of the given 6 questions (1x5=5 marks)
i) Which drugs can be purchased without a prescription, such as pain 1
relievers, allergy, cough and cold?
a) Generic drugs
b) Over the counter (OTC) drugs
c) Branded drugs
d) Biologics
ii) Sterilization is one type of 1
a) Cleaning tools
b) Cleaning products
c) Cleaning Methods
d) Ultrasonic cleaners
iii) Industrial slag is an example of- 1
a) Solid waste
b) Liquid waste
c) Organic waste
d) Recyclable waste
iv) Use of strong cleaning chemicals without proper protection falls under 1
a) Radiation
b) Water pollution
c) Air pollution
d) Chemical Exposure
v) The last letter ‘A’ in ‘ALCOA’ refers to 1
a) Accuracy
b) Accurate
c) Assumption
d) Affordable
vi) The unfair treatment of individuals based an their gender falls under- 1
a) Gender Equality
b) Gender Culture
c) Gender discrimination
d) Gender sensitivity

Q.3 Answer any 5 out of given 6 questions (1x5=5)
i) State one impact of life science industry on human health. 1
ii) What is Hygiene? 1
iii) Mention one impact of Environmental changes on human activities. 1
iv) The full form of EHS is ………………………………………. 1
v) The letter (0) in ALCOA Stands for ………………………… 1
vi) State one way to demonstrate sensitivity with gender culture. 1

Q.4 Answer any 5 out of given 6 questions (1x5=5)
i) Write one career option in life science sector 1
ii) What do you mean by cleaning? 1
iii) Mention one energy management ideas that we can implement in work 1
Station.
iv) ….................... are any conditions or activities that have potential to cause 1
harm to employees
v) What is data integrity? 1
vi) State one effect of stereotypes on people’s lives. 1

Q.5 Answer any 5 out of given 6 questions (1x5=5)
i) Define generic drugs 1
ii) Mention one step to maintain hygiene and cleaning in laboratories 1
iii) Give one importance of energy conservation 1
iv) The full form Of PPE stands for ………………………. 1
v) What do you mean by attributable in word ‘ALCOA’? 1
vi) Write one tip showing sensitivity to people with disabilities. 1

SECTION B: SUBJECTIVE TYPE QUESTIONS

Answer any 3 out of given 5 questions on Employability Skills: (2x3=6)
Answer each question in 20-30 words:

Q.6. What are the two disadvantages of written communication? 2
Q.7 What are the components of good personality? 2
Q.8 Write the difference between Assembler and Compiler 2
Q.9 Mention two challenges of Entrepreneurship Development 2
Q.10 Give the importance of Green Economy 2

Answer any 4 out of the given 6 questions in 20-30 words each :( 2x4=8)
Q.11 Write two common educational levels and career option in life sciences 2
sector
Q.12 Mention two impacts of cleanliness on health, well being and productivity 2
in the workplace
Q.13 What does greenery do? 2
Q.14 Give two significances of EHS on daily life 2
Q.15 What are the two tips for Good documentation practices? 2
Q.16 Write two sensitive behaviors that you should show towards person with 2
disability.

Answer any 3 out of given 5 questions in 50-80 words each: (4x3=12)
Q.17 Write briefly about the various essential skills for careers in 4
pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology.
Q.18 Write a short note on the importance of proper waste management in 4
maintaining cleanliness and preventing hazards.
Q.19 Give the importance of biodiversity. Write any two causes of loss of 4
biodiversity
Q.20 What do you mean by EHS? Explain the significance of EHS in our daily life. 4
Q.21 Write two effective communication and collaboration with people with 4
disabilities. Mention any two challenging stereotypes and prejudices
against people with disabilities.

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