Class 9
Science
Chapter 3
Exploration (latest NCERT)
Tissues in Action
Free NCERT practice questions for Class 9 Science, Chapter 3 — 77 questions across MCQs, short-answer, long-answer, numericals and more. Download a printable PDF worksheet in seconds. No signup, no ads, no paywall.
What this chapter covers
Class 9 Science Chapter 3 'Tissues in Action' from NCERT Exploration studies the next level of biological organisation. Students learn what a tissue is, the difference between plant and animal tissues, and the major categories: meristematic and permanent tissues in plants; epithelial, connective, muscular and nervous tissues in animals. The chapter ties structure to function with real examples like xylem, phloem, bone, blood and nerves.
Key topics in this chapter
- What a tissue is
- Plant tissues: meristematic and permanent
- Animal tissues: epithelial, connective, muscular, nervous
- Xylem, phloem and their functions
- Bone, blood and nervous tissue
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 simple permanent tissue has thick lignified walls and provides strength?
(a) Parenchyma
(b) Collenchyma
(c) Sclerenchyma
(d) Xylem
Answer: Sclerenchyma
Short Answer
Medium
3 marks
Differentiate between meristematic and permanent tissues.
Answer: • Meristematic tissue: cells divide repeatedly; thin walls, dense cytoplasm.
• Permanent tissue: cells do not divide; they are specialised for a fixed function.
Fill in the Blank
Easy
1 mark
A group of similar cells performing a specific function is called a __________.
Answer: tissue
Numerical
Medium
2 marks
A teak tree's data shows: at 5 years, 5 annual rings; at 10 years, 10 rings; at 40 years, 40 rings. What is the relation between the age of the tree and the number of annual rings?
Answer: The number of annual rings equals the age of the tree in years (one ring forms each year). So age = number of annual rings.
Very Short
Medium
1 mark
Name the three functional categories of plant tissues.
Answer: Protecting tissue, supporting tissue and conducting tissue.
Long Answer
Hard
5 marks
Describe the three types of simple permanent tissues in plants.
Answer: Parenchyma:
• Living cells with thin walls.
• Loosely packed; stores food.
Collenchyma:
• Living cells with thickened corners.
• Gives flexible support to young stems.
Sclerenchyma:
• Dead cells with thick lignified walls.
• Gives strength and rigidity.
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Frequently asked questions
What is included in Class 9 Science Chapter 3 (Tissues in Action)?
This chapter has 77 NCERT-aligned practice questions covering all the concepts from the Exploration textbook's Chapter 3. 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?
77 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 Tissues in Action?
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, numerical, short, 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.