Class 9
Science
Chapter 11
Exploration (latest NCERT)
Reproduction: How Life Continues
Free NCERT practice questions for Class 9 Science, Chapter 11 — 65 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 11 'Reproduction: How Life Continues' from NCERT Exploration covers asexual and sexual reproduction. Students study binary fission, budding, fragmentation, spore formation and vegetative propagation; in flowering plants they identify the parts of a flower and trace pollination, fertilisation, seed and fruit formation. Sexual reproduction in humans and the role of hormones in adolescence are introduced.
Key topics in this chapter
- Asexual reproduction: fission, budding, fragmentation
- Vegetative propagation
- Parts of a flower
- Pollination, fertilisation, seed and fruit
- Human reproduction and adolescence
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
After fertilisation, the ovule develops into the:
(a) Fruit
(b) Flower
(c) Seed
(d) Root
Answer: Seed
Short Answer
Medium
3 marks
Differentiate between asexual and sexual reproduction.
Answer: • Asexual: one parent; offspring genetically identical to the parent.
• Sexual: two parents; offspring show variation.
Fill in the Blank
Medium
1 mark
During fertilisation, the pollen tube carries the male cell to the __________.
Answer: ovule
Very Short
Medium
1 mark
What does reproduction transfer from one generation to the next?
Answer: Genetic information.
True / False
Medium
1 mark
State True or False: Ovulation in humans happens on exactly day 14 for everyone.
Answer: False. It is around day 14 but varies from person to person.
Long Answer
Hard
5 marks
Describe the steps of sexual reproduction in flowering plants, in order.
Answer: • Pollination: pollen is transferred from anther to stigma.
• Germination: the pollen grain forms a pollen tube on the stigma.
• Fertilisation: the male cell travels down the tube and fuses with the egg in the ovule.
• Zygote formation: the fused cell forms a zygote.
• The ovule becomes the seed and the ovary becomes the fruit.
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Frequently asked questions
What is included in Class 9 Science Chapter 11 (Reproduction: How Life Continues)?
This chapter has 65 NCERT-aligned practice questions covering all the concepts from the Exploration textbook's Chapter 11. 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?
65 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 Reproduction: How Life Continues?
Yes — completely free, no sign-up required. Pick this chapter, choose the number of questions and types you want, and download a printable PDF (with or without answers) in one click.
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.
Is Practico aligned with CBSE exam patterns?
Yes. Practico questions are tagged by marks (1, 2, 3, 5) and by difficulty (Easy/Medium/Hard) just like CBSE exam blueprints, so you can build a worksheet that mirrors a real unit test or annual exam.