CBSE Class 9 Sample Paper 2026 Solution for Apparel

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CBSE | DEPARTMENT OF SKILL EDUCATION
APPAREL (SUBJECT CODE- 414)
MARKING SCHEME FOR CLASS IX (SESSION 2025-2026)
Max. Time: 2 Hours Max. Marks: 50
General Instructions:
1. Please read the instructions carefully.
2. This Question Paper consists of 21 questions in two sections – Section A & Section B.
3. Section A has Objective type questions whereas 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 05 questions.
ii. There is no negative marking.
iii. Do as per the instructions given.
iv. Marks allotted are mentioned against each question/part.
7. SECTION B – SUBJECTIVE TYPE QUESTIONS (26 MARKS):
i. This section contains 16 questions.
ii. A candidate has to do 10 questions.
iii. Do as per the instructions given.
iv. Marks allotted are mentioned against each question/part.

SECTION A: OBJECTIVE TYPE QUESTIONS
Source Material
Q. No. QUESTION (NCERT/PSSCIVE/ Unit/ Chap. No. Marks
CBSE Study Material)
Q. 1 Answer any 4 out of the given 6 questions on Employability Skills (1 x 4 = 4 marks)
i. Speaking Employability skills Unit-1 1
Communication
skills-I
ii. Emotional Awareness Employability skills Unit-2 Self 1
management
skills
iii.  Physical exercise Employability skills Unit-2 Self 1
 Yoga management
 Meditation skills
 Nature Walk
 Going on vacation(any 2)
iv. Control Panel Employability skills Unit-3 1
Information and
communication
Technology
v. (c) Capital Employability skills Unit-4 1
Entrepreneurship
skills
vi. (b) 17 Employability skills Unit-5 Green 1
skills

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Q. 2 Answer any 5 out of the given 6 questions (1 x 5 = 5 marks)
i. Pearls, beads, quills, sequins, shells, Text Book Unit-1 Basic of 1
precious and semi-precious stones, Hand embroidery
seeds, etc.
ii. Seam ripper Text Book Unit-2 Tools 1
Material and
Stitches for Hand
embroidery
iii. Embroidery hoop or frame Text Book Unit-2 Tools 1
Material and
Stitches for Hand
embroidery
iv. Fabric Gapping Text Book Unit-3 1
Embroidery
defects and
v. The ministry of textile Text Book Unit-4 1
Organisational
Rules and
Personal Hygiene
vi. Occupational hearing loss Text Book Unit-5 Safety 1
Maintenance and
organizational
Q. 3 Answer any 5 out of the given 6 questions (1 x 5 = 5 marks)
i. Place the coloured side of the carbon Text Book Unit-1 Basic of 1
paper on the fabric put the design Hand
sheet draw all the lines of the design embroidery
with a pointed pencil or pen.
ii. Degree of twist Text Book Unit-2 Tools 1
Material and
Stitches for
Hand
embroidery
iii. Thread tails Text Book Unit-3 1
Embroidery
defects and
iv. Bunching at the corner Text Book Unit-3 1
Embroidery
defects and
v. Garlic Text Book Unit-4 1
Organisational
Rules and
Personal
Hygiene
vi. Exhaust Fan Text Book Unit-5 Safety 1
Maintenance
and
organizational

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Source Material
Q. No. QUESTION (NCERT/PSSCIVE/ Unit/ Chap. No. Marks
CBSE Study Material)
Q. 4 Answer any 5 out of the given 6 questions (1 x 5 = 5 marks)
i. Over dyed thread Text Book Unit-2 Tools 1
Material and
Stitches for
Hand
embroidery
ii. Micro tip scissors Text Book Unit-2 Tools 1
Material and
Stitches for
Hand
embroidery
iii. Quantity of embroidery work Text Book Unit-3 1
Embroidery
defects and
iv. Lack of attention to body Hygiene Text Book Unit-4 1
Organisational
Rules and
Personal
Hygiene
v. Time-off period and late arrival of Text Book Unit-4 1
employees. Organisational
Rules and
Personal
Hygiene
vi. The status of mental health and Text Book Unit-5 Safety 1
emotional well-being of the workers Maintenance
and the employees in an organisation and
may not be normal. organizational
Q. 5 Answer any 5 out of the given 6 questions (1 x 5 = 5 marks)
i. In embroidery, the term design is used Text Book Unit-1 Basic of 1
for a motif(s), which is decorated with Hand
the different stitches of embroidery. embroidery
ii. Running Stitch Text Book Unit-2 Tools 1
Material and
Stitches for
Hand
embroidery
iii. Estimating evaluating the total coast Text Book Unit-3 1
including raw material, labour charges, Embroidery
Marketing, Transportation and profit. defects and
iv. It makes One look shabby Text Book Unit-4 1
Organisational
Rules and
Personal
Hygiene
v. 1. Routine maintenance Text Book Unit-5 Safety 1
2. Break down maintenance Maintenance
and

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organizational
vi. To reduce the chances of being Text Book Unit-5 Safety 1
misplaced or lost. Maintenance
and
organizational

SECTION B: SUBJECTIVE TYPE QUESTIONS
Source Material
(NCERT/PSSCIVE/
Q. No. QUESTION Unit/ Chap. No. Marks
CBSE Study
Material)
Answer any 3 out of the given 5 questions on Employability Skills in 20 – 30 words each (2 x 3 = 6 marks)
Q. 6 E-mail can be used to Employability skills Unit-1 2
communicate quickly with one or Communication
many individuals in various skills-I
locations. It offers flexibility
convenience and low-cost.
Q. 7 Self motivation is pushes us to Employability skills Unit-2 Self 2
achieve our goals, feel happy and management
improve our quality of life. In skills
other words, it is our ability to do
the things that need to be done
without someone or something
influencing us.
Examples :
Internal motivation —Love
External motivation—Reward
Q. 8 1. use passwords to login to your Employability skills Unit-3 2
computer Information and
2. Install Anti-virus and firewall communication
Technology
3. Encrypt Data
4. Secure sites (any 2)
Q. 9 1. They are confident. They Employability skills Unit-4 2
believe in themselves and their Entrepreneurship
abilities. skills
2. They keep trying new ideas in
their business.
3. They are patient. (any 2)
Q. 10 1. Green economy promotes Employability skills Unit-5 Green 2
sustainable development. skills
2. Green economy promotes
effective resource utilization.
Answer any 4 out of the given 6 questions in 20 – 30 words each (2 x 4 = 8 marks)

Q. 11 Filling stitches cover large areas Text Book Unit-1 Basic of 2
and they generally have a flat Hand embroidery
look.

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Example:
Include long and short, satin, close
herring bone, fishbone.
Q. 12 A stencil is a cut-out of a design Text Book Unit-1 Basic of 2
place it on the fabric and the cut- Hand embroidery
out areas filled or outlined with
pencil, pen or chalk to transfer the
design.
Q. 13 Gently twisted yarns are softer Text Book Unit-2 Tools 2
and suitable for napped fabrics Material and
tightly twisted yarns are smoother Stitches for Hand
embroidery
and the stronger and used for
smooth fabrics like gabardine.
Q. 14 1. Acetone or bleaching agent in Text Book Unit-3 2
case of white fabric. Embroidery
2. A drop of dish soap and water. defects and
Q. 15 1. Can cause lung, heart and other Text Book Unit-4 2
diseases. Organisational
2. Can lead to chronic diseases like Rules and
Personal Hygiene
cancer and weak bones.
Q. 16 1. Poor condition of the floor is a Text Book Unit-5 Safety 2
major cause of accidents cleaning Maintenance and
up the oily substance and other organizational
liquids. Hazards
2. Common corridors, should have
anti-slip flooring.
Answer any 3 out of the given 5 questions in 50– 80 words each (4 x 3 = 12 marks)
Q. 17 Marking : It is done on the Text Book Unit-1 Basic of 4
instruction sheet to help the Hand embroidery
embroiderer initiate embroidery
work on the given design. It is
mainly done to instruct the
embroiderer regarding the
materials and stitches.
Monogram: A design composed of
one or more letters, often
intertwined, used as an identified
mark of an individual or
institution. Monograms are very
attractively developed by
embroidery.
Q. 18 1. Bring the needle from below, Text Book Unit-2 Tools 4
upwards. Material and
2. The needle is inserted back into Stitches for Hand
embroidery
the same hole and taken out at
some distance above it.
3. The working thread is carried
under the needle point.

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4. Now, pull the needle very
gently, so the chain loop is made.
Q. 19 1. Faster completion may require Text Book Unit-3 4
more labour. Embroidery
2. Increase overtime charges. defects and
3. Affects scheduling and delivery
costs.
4. Impacts customer pricing.
Q. 20 1. Use written documents or Text Book Unit-4 4
guidelines so that they can be Organisational
easily understood by all Rules and
Personal Hygiene
employees without confusion.
2. Train all managers and
supervisors so they can also train
new employees.
3. Encourage all employees to
follow proper work place
behaviour and work culture
norms.
4. Review the implemented
polices and guidelines at periodic
intervals.
Q. 21 1. Exhaust ventilation systems Text Book Unit-5 Safety 4
may not work to collect dust, dirt Maintenance and
and chips properly. organizational
2. Vacuum cleaners are the most
appropriate equipment to remove
dust and dirt.
3. Special purpose vacuum with
High Efficiency Particulate
Air(HEPA) filters are used to
remove fine particles of fibreglass
or asbestos.
4. Industrial procedures have
special methods for cleaning
walls, ceilings, ledges, machinery
and other places where dust and
dirt may accumulate.

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