CBSE Class 9 Sample Paper 2026 Solution for Foundation Skills for Sciences

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CBSE DEPARTMENT OF SKILL EDUCATION
FOUNDATION SKILLS FOR SCIENCES (PHARMACEUTICALS AND
BIOTECHNOLOGY) (SUBJECT CODE-421)
MARKING SCHEME FOR CLASS IX (SESSION 2025-2026)

Max. Time: 2Hours Max. Marks: 50
General Instructions:
1. Please read the instructions carefully.
2. This question paper consists of 22 questions in two sections – A and B.
3. Section – A has objective type questions where as Section B Contains subjective type
questions.
4. Out of 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 in a particular section must be attempted in correct order.
6. SECTION A -OBJECTIVE TYPE QUESTIONS (24 MARKS):
i. This section has 5 questions.
ii. There is no negative marking.
iii. Do as per the instruction given.
iv. Marks allotted are mentioned in each questions/part.
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
Source Material Page no. of
Unit/
Q. No. QUESTION (NCERT/PSSCIVE/ source Marks
CBSE Study Material) Chap.No.
material
Q. 1 Answer any 4 out of the given 6 questions on Employability Skills (1 x 4 = 4 marks)
i. Listening. C.B.S.E. Study Material 1 16 1
ii. Self confidence. C.B.S.E. Study Material 2 19 1
iii. Social factor C.B.S.E. Study Material 2 2 1
iv. Tablets. C.B.S.E. Study Material 3 28 1
v. Merchandising Business C.B.S.E. Study Material 4 72 1
vi. Deforestation C.B.S.E. Study Material 5 85 1
Q.2 Answer any 5 out of given 6 questions – (1X5=5 Marks)
i. Over the counter (OTC) dung C.B.S.E study Material 1 10 1
ii. Cleaning Method C.B.S.E study Material 2 28 1
iii. Solid waste C.B.S.E study Material 3 39 1
iv. Chemical Exposure C.B.S.E study Material 4 52 1
v. Accurate C.B.S.E study Material 5 63 1
vi. Gender Discrimination C.B.S.E study Material 6 70 1

Q.3. Answer any 5 out of 6 questions - (1X5=5 Marks)
i. Improved health C.B.S.E study Material 1 8 1
ii) Hygiene refers to the practices
and habits that promote C.B.S.E study Material 2 1
cleanliness and good health
iii. Climate changes C.B.S.E study Material 3 36 1
iv. Environment, Health and Safety C.B.S.E study Material 4 48 1
v. Original C.B.S.E study Material 5 63 1
vi. Educate yourself C.B.S.E study Material 6 71 1
Q.4. Answer any 5 out of the given 6 questions – (1X5=5 Marks)
i. Research Scientist C.B.S.E study Material 1 17 1
ii. Cleaning is the process of
removing dirt, dust, grime and
other unwanted substances from C.B.S.E study Material 2 23 1
surfaces, objects or
environments.
iii. Reduce the use of lighting during C.B.S.E study Material 3 38 1
Night cleaning
iv. Work place Hazards C.B.S.E study Material 4 50 1
v. Data in gritty refers to the
accuracy, consistencies and C.B.S.E study Material 5 57 1
reliability of data through out it is
life cycle
vi. Limited opportunities C.B.S.E study Material 6 71 1
Q.5. Answer any five questions out of 6 questions = (1X5=5 Marks)
i. These are drugs that are
produced and sold after the C.B.S.E study Material 1 10 1
patent on a branded drug has
expired
ii. Clean up spills immediately to
prevent accidents and C.B.S.E study Material 2 31 1
contamination.
iii. It helps in replacing non-
renewable resources with C.B.S.E study Material 3 35 1
renewable resources.
iv. PPE – Personal Protective C.B.S.E study Material 4 51 1
Equipment
v. Attributable means information is
captured in the record so, that it C.B.S.E study Material 5 61 1
is uniquely identified.
vi. “Use Person’s first language” C.B.S.E study Material 6 73 1

SECTION – B, - SUBJECTIVE TYPE QUESTIONS

Source Material Page no. of
Unit/
Q. No. QUESTION (NCERT/PSSCIVE/ source Marks
CBSE Study Material) Chap.No. material
Answer any 4 out of the given 6 questions on Employability Skills 20 – 30 words – (2X3=6)
Q.6. i) Time consuming C.B.S.E study Material 1 4 2
ii) Non flexible
Q. 7. i) General nearness C.B.S.E study Material 2 20 2
ii) Appropriate dressing
Q.8. Assembler translates an
assembly language program
into machine language but C.B.S.E study Material 3 32 2
compiler translates a high level
language program into machine
language for example c++
compiler.
Q.9. i) Lack of continued motivation C.B.S.E study Material 4 78 2
ii) Lack of formal Education
Q.10. Green Economics will help
maintaining resources for
present use as well as for future C.B.S.E study Material 5 88 2
generation while also enduring
that more employment and
investment options are created
to promote economic growth of
the country
Answer any 4 out of the given 6 questions in 20 - 30 words – (2X4=8)
Q.11. i) High School diploma or
Equivalent C.B.S.E study Material 1 16 2
ii) Associate’s degree
Q.12. i) Health – A clean work place
helps to prevent the spread of
grams and reduces the rush of
illness such as cold or flu C.B.S.E study Material 2 25 2
ii) Productivity – A clean and
hygienic work place can
significantly impact
productivity levels.

Q.13. i) ‘Green views’ also boost focus
and aid quicker recovery
from stress C.B.S.E study Material 3 37 2
ii) Plants in work places purify
air and reduces the
concentration of CO2
Q.14. i) Protection of human health
ii) Preservation of the C.B.S.E study Material 4 48 2
environment

Q.15. i) Clear and detailed records –
Document all relevant
information about the data C.B.S.E study Material 5 58 2
ii) Standardized formats – Use
consistent and standardized
format for data entry.
Q.16. i) Don’t make assumptions C.B.S.E study Material 6 73 2
ii) Provide accommodations
Answer any 3 out of given 6 questions in 50 to 80 words each – (4X3=12)
Q.17. i) Critical thinking – Develop the 4
activity to evaluate information C.B.S.E. Unit 1 PS no. 18
think logically and Study Materials

ii) Communication skill – Work
on expressing ideas clearly and
effectively both verbally and in
writing.

iii) Attention to detail – Cultivate
a habit of paying close attention
to details especially when
conducting experiment or
recording data.
Q.18 i) Preventing Pollution –
Proper waste management C.B.S.E. Unit 2 PS no. 29 4
ensures that waste materials such Study Materials
as chemical packaging materials
and contaminated items are
disposed of safely and
responsibly.

ii) Reducing health risk –
incorrect disposal of waste can
pose serious health risks to
employees and the surrounding
community. For example –
incorrect disposal of hazardous
chemicals or medical waste can
lead to water pollution.
Q19. Importance of Biodiversity –
 Genetic diversity – Different C.B.S.E. Unit 3 PS no. 40 4
strains of plants like rice and Study Materials
mango offer unique traits that
can be beneficial such as
resistance to diseases.
 Species diversity – Regions
like western ghat showcase a
wide range of amphibious

high lighting the richness of
species in specific areas.

Two causes of loss of biodiversity C.B.S.E. Unit 3 Pg no. 41 4
(i) Loss of habitat due to Study Materials
deforestation especially in
tropical rain forest.
(ii) Over exploitation –
Unsustainable harvesting of
resources like marine fish
populations leads to species
decline.
Q20. Environment health and safety
(E1+5) is a discipline that focuses
on ensuring the protection of the
environment, the health and well
being of individuals and the safety
of people. C.B.S.E.
Significance in daily life: Study Materials Unit 4 Pg no. 48 4
i) protection of human health
ii) preservation of the
environment
iii) sustainable environment.
iv) Compliance and legal
requirements.
v) Reputation and social
responsibility.
Q21. Two effective communication and
collaboration with people with
disabilities are as follows-
i) Respect and Dignity C.B.S.E.
Treat individuals with disabilities Study Materials Unit 6 Pg no. 74 4
with respect and dignity just as
you would with anyone else.
ii) Clear communication –
use clear and straight forward
language when communicating.

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