CBSE Class 9 Sample Paper 2026 Solution for Automotive

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CBSE|DEPARTMENT OF SKILL EDUCATION
AUTOMOTIVE (SUBJECT CODE - 404)
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. Thissectionhas05 questions.
ii. There is no negative marking.
iii. Do as per the instructions given.
iv. Marks allotted are mentioned against each question/part.
7. SECTIONB –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.

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SECTION A: OBJECTIVE TYPE QUESTIONS
Source Material
Unit/ Page no.
(NCERT/PSSCIVE/
QUESTION Chap. of source Marks
Q. No. CBSE Study
No. material
Material)
Q.1 Answer any 4 out of the given 6 questions on Employability Skills (1x4=4 marks)
i. Personal hygiene and grooming NCERT 2 56 1
ii. Simple words NCERT 1 36 1
He learns from the feedback and make NCERT 2 60 1
iii.
this project better.
iv. “Flipped classroom” CBSE 3 25 1
v. Micro enterprise CBSE 4 74 1
vi. Non-renewable energy CBSE 5 87 1
Q.2 Answer any 5 out of the given 6 questions (1x 5= 5marks)
i. Wheel CBSE 1 3 1
ii. Slovenia CBSE 1 2 1
iii. 78% CBSE 2 19 1
iv. Road roller CBSE 2 33 1
v. Spoked wheel CBSE 1 2 1
vi. Commercial vehicle CBSE 2 41 1
Q.3 Answer any 5 out of the given 6 questions (1x 5= 5marks)
i. fuel injector CBSE 3 56 1
ii. SI engine CBSE 3 63 1
iii. Pressure Plate CBSE 3 66 1
iv. I-section CBSE 3 70 1
v. Compressed air is used for the suspension CBSE 3 75 1
system.
vi. Tyre CBSE 3 77 1
Q.4 Answerany5 outofthegiven6 questions (1x 5= 5marks)
i. Steering geometry CBSE 3 79 1
ii. Ignition CBSE 3 81 1
iii. Laminated glass CBSE 3 85 1
iv. Airbag CBSE 3 85 1
v. One year CBSE 4 112 1
vi. Restriction ends CBSE 4 105 1
Q.5 Answerany5 outofthegiven6 questions (1x 5= 5marks)
i. Runway CBSE 4 100 1
ii. Three CBSE 4 95 1
iii. 1991 CBSE 5 120 1
iv. 1992 CBSE 5 120 1
v. Un-Leaded Petrol CBSE 5 120 1
vi. Delhi CBSE 5 122 1

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SECTION B: SUBJECTIVE TYPE QUESTIONS
Q. Source Unit/ Page no.
No. QUESTION Material Chap. of Marks
(NCERT/ No. source
PSSCIVE/ material
CBSE Study
Material)
Answerany3outofthegiven5 questions on Employability Skills in 20 –30 words each (2x3=6 marks)
Q.6 i. Non-verbal communication makes our NCERT 1 12 2
message stronger.
ii. Using the right gestures while speaking
makes our message more effective.
iii. Non-verbal communication helps us to
understand our audience’s reactions.
iv. Non-verbal communication helps us to
adjust our behavior or
communication as per our audience’s
reaction. (Any2) (1 marks each)
Q.7 Below mentioned factors affect self- NCERT 2 68 2
confidence:
i. When we think we cannot do a particular
work.
ii. When we keep thinking of our past
mistakes and feel bad about it, instead of
learning from them.
iii. When we expect to be successful at the first
attempt itself and do not try again.
iv. When we are surrounded by people who
have a negative attitude, which is reflected
in their speech. (Any 2) (1 mark each)
Q.8 Some of the advantages of using email are: CBSE 3 29 2
i. You don’t have to pay anything extra for
sending or receiving email. You just pay for
the internet connection.
ii. You can send bulk mails.
iii. The receiver may not be online when you
send the email.
iv. You can send documents, presentations,
images, videos, etc. as an attachment to
email.
v. When you send an email, it reaches, the
receiver at any part of the world in a few
seconds. (Any 2) (1 marks each)
Q.9 Challenges of Entrepreneurship CBSE 4 79 2
Development:
i. Lack of awareness about
entrepreneurship schemes
ii. Strict regulatory framework
iii. Low margin market linkages
iv. Lack of continued motivation
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v. Lack of formal education
vi. Low technical knowledge
vii. Absence of managerial skills
viii. Inadequate infrastructure and resources
ix. Lack of finance availability (Any 4)
(1/2marks each)
Q.10 The man-made disruption that causes CBSE 5 85 2
ecological imbalance are as follows:
Deforestation Degradation of Land and Soil
Erosion: Overexploitation of Resources
Industrial and Atmospheric Pollution
(1/2marks each)
Answer any 4 out of the given 6 questions in 20–30 words each (2 x4 =8marks)
Q.11 The low resistance to motion (compared to CBSE 1 3 2
dragging) is explained as follows:
i. The normal force at the sliding interface is
the same.
ii. The sliding distance is reduced for a given
distance of travel.
iii. The co efficient of friction at the Interface is
usually lower.
Q.12 The combine harvester, or simply combine, is CBSE 2 29 2
a machine that harvests grain crops. The name
derives from the fact that it combines three
separate operations, reaping, threshing, and
winnowing, into a single process.
Q.13 Crank and crankshaft are steel forged. Both of CBSE 3 50 2
these are held together by means of a key.
Crankshaft is supported in main bearings and
has a heavy wheel, called flywheel, to even
out the fluctuations of torque. The crankshaft
is the backbone of the engine.
Q.14 Different components of Automobile Air- CBSE 3 83 2
conditioning system:
i. Compressor
ii. Magnetic Clutch
iii. Condenser
iv. Receiver-driver (or dehydrator)
v. Expansion valve
vi. Evaporator
vii. Suction throttling valve
Q.15 Hurdles in Road Safety (Any Four) CBSE 4 88 2
i. Negligence of Civilians.
ii. Pathetic Condition of roads.
iii. Unsafe Vehicle Design.
iv. Under implementation of Road Safety
Standards.
v. Lack of Emergency Services.
Q.16 Some ways to control pollution is to: CBSE 5 123 2
i. Keep car one day off in a weak
ii. Pool the car for going to office
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iii. Use bicycle for short distances
iv. Keep your vehicle properly
maintained
v. Delhi metro is best example of controlling
pollution and providing comfort to the
public.
Answer any 3 out of the given 5 questions in 50–80 words each (4x3=12 marks)
Q.17 Passenger Vehicle Commercial Vehicle CBSE 2 24,26 4
Passenger vehicle A commercial
refers to a machine vehicle is a type of
that can carry a motor vehicle that
person or group of may be used for
persons. transporting goods as
There are several well People.
types of passenger These vehicles
vehicles like effect the trade,
cars/jeeps/tempos commerce and
etc. industry of a country.
Vehicles falling under
this category are
mainly buses &
trucks.
Q.18 Requirements of a Clutch: CBSE 3 66 4
i. The clutch should be able to transmit
maximum torque of the engine.
ii. The clutch should engage gradually to avoid
sudden jerks.
iii. The clutch should be able to dissipate large
amount of heat which is generated during
the clutch operation due to friction.
iv. The clutch should be dynamically balanced.
v. The clutch should have suitable mechanism
to damp vibrations to eliminate noise
produced during the power transmission.
vi. The clutch size should be as small as
possible so that it will occupy minimum
space.
vii. The clutch should have free pedal play in
order to reduce effective load on the
carbon thrust bearing and its wear.
viii. The clutch should be easy to operate
requiring as little exertion as possible on
the part of the driver.
ix. The driven member of the clutch should be
made a slight as possible so that it will not
continue to rotate for any length of time
after the clutch has been disengaged.
Q.19 i. An application for registration of a Motor CBSE 4 109 4
Vehicle shall be made in Form 20 to the
Registering Authority within a period of 7
days from the date of delivery of such
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vehicle excluding the period of journey and
shall be accompanied by Sales certificate in
Form 21.
ii. Road worthiness certificate in Form22 from
the manufacturers (Form 22A from the
Body builder).
iii. Valid Insurance Certificate.
iv. Proof of Address (Ration Card, Electricity
Bill).
v. Design approval copy of STA in case Trailer
or Semi-Trailer.
vi. Original Sales Certificate from the
concerned Authorities in Form 21 in the
case of Ex-Army Vehicle.
vii. Pollution Under control Certificate.
viii. Customs Clearance Certificate in the case
of Imported Vehicles.
ix. Appropriate Fee as specified in Rule 81of
CMV Rule
Q.20 Functions of steering: CBSE 3 72 4
i. It helps in swinging the wheels to the left or
right.
ii. It helps in turning the vehicle according to
the will of the driver.
iii. It provides directional stability.
iv. It helps in controlling wear and tear of tires.
v. It helps in achieving the self- straightening
effect.
vi. It converts the rotary movement of the
steering wheel in to an angular turn of the
front wheels.
vii. It multiplies the effort of the driver by
leverage in order to make it fairly easy to
turn the wheels.
vii. It absorbs a major part of the road shocks
thereby preventing them to get transmitted
to the hands of the driver.
Q.21 a) CNG burns most efficiently and completely. CBSE 5 116 4
b) During combustion, some amount of petrol
and diesel remains unburnt there by
producing harmful emissions.
c) Moreover, CNG is economical than petrol or
diesel.
d) CNG can’t be siphoned off by thieves.
e) CNG can’t be adulterated like petrol or
diesel.
f) CNG handling technology has matured
enough.

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