Class 9
Science
Chapter 12
Exploration (latest NCERT)
Patterns in Life: Diversity and Classification
Free NCERT practice questions for Class 9 Science, Chapter 12 — 63 questions across MCQs, short-answer, long-answer and more. Download a printable PDF worksheet in seconds. No signup, no ads, no paywall.
What this chapter covers
Class 9 Science Chapter 12 'Patterns in Life: Diversity and Classification' from NCERT Exploration introduces taxonomy. Students learn why classification is needed, the binomial nomenclature system, the hierarchy from kingdom to species, and the five-kingdom classification (Monera, Protista, Fungi, Plantae, Animalia) with typical examples for each.
Key topics in this chapter
- Need for classification
- Binomial nomenclature
- Taxonomic hierarchy: kingdom to species
- Five-kingdom classification
- Major plant and animal groups
Sample questions from this chapter
Here are 6 real questions students will encounter when they generate a worksheet for this chapter. Every question includes the answer.
MCQ
Medium
1 mark
Which is NOT one of Whittaker's five kingdoms?
(a) Monera
(b) Protista
(c) Virusia
(d) Fungi
Answer: Virusia
Short Answer
Medium
3 marks
Why is classification of organisms important?
Answer: • It helps us study the huge diversity of life in an organised way.
• It shows relationships among organisms.
• It helps trace the history of life and conserve biodiversity.
Fill in the Blank
Medium
1 mark
Kingdom Animalia is divided into non-chordata and chordata based on the __________.
Answer: notochord
Very Short
Medium
1 mark
On what four bases do scientists classify organisms?
Answer: Cell structure, number of cells, mode of nutrition and ecological role.
True / False
Medium
1 mark
State True or False: Fungi prepare their own food by photosynthesis.
Answer: False. Fungi lack chlorophyll and obtain food from dead organic matter.
Long Answer
Hard
5 marks
Describe Whittaker's five kingdom classification with one example of each kingdom.
Answer: • Monera: single-celled, no true nucleus — e.g. bacteria.
• Protista: single-celled with a true nucleus — e.g. amoeba.
• Fungi: decomposers with cell walls, no chlorophyll — e.g. mushroom.
• Plantae: multicellular, photosynthetic — e.g. mango tree.
• Animalia: multicellular, heterotrophic — e.g. dog.
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Frequently asked questions
What is included in Class 9 Science Chapter 12 (Patterns in Life: Diversity and Classification)?
This chapter has 63 NCERT-aligned practice questions covering all the concepts from the Exploration textbook's Chapter 12. Questions span easy, medium and hard levels across 9 different formats so students get a balanced practice set.
Are these questions based on the new NCERT Exploration textbook?
Yes. Every question on Practico for Class 9 Science is mapped directly to the latest NCERT Exploration textbook (the one CBSE schools are using now). The chapter numbers and chapter titles match the textbook exactly.
How many questions can I practice from this chapter?
63 questions are available right now. You can pick how many you want at a time — generate 10 quick MCQs, a 30-question worksheet, or a full exam-style mix. Each generation gives you a different random set.
Can I download a free PDF worksheet for Patterns in Life: Diversity and Classification?
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What question types are available?
This chapter has assertion reason, fill blank, image, long, match, mcq, short, true false, very short. You can mix any combination, or filter to just the type you want to practice — for example, only numericals to drill calculation, or only short-answer questions for exam revision.
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