Tissues — Class 9 MCQs with Answers
Class 9 CBSE Science · Chapter 2
90 practice questions · 30 Easy · 30 Medium · 30 Hard · Updated
Practise the most important Class 9 CBSE Science questions from Chapter 2, "Tissues". You get 9 timed quizzes made from 90 NCERT-based MCQs, with answers and explanations. The questions are split into 30 Easy, 30 Medium and 30 Hard. Warm up on the basics, then move on to the exam-level questions that set top scorers in CBSE Board exams and the JEE & NEET foundation years apart.
To score well in "Tissues", focus on clear concepts in physics, chemistry and biology basics. Each MCQ here is timed and uses exam-style marking (+4 correct, −1 wrong, 0 skipped). This trains you to stay accurate under time pressure, as real papers need. Every question has a short explanation, so a wrong answer becomes a quick lesson. It is the fastest way to fix gaps before a test.
Use this chapter for focused revision. Start with the Easy set to check your basics on Tissues, then move to Medium and Hard to practise applying them. Your accuracy, streaks and XP save automatically. This chapter also adds to your overall Class 9 Science mastery score. 14 sample questions are solved in full below, with the answer and a worked explanation. Sign in free to start practising.
Key concepts: Tissues (Class 9 Science)
In multicellular organisms groups of similar cells specialise into tissues, dividing the work of the body. This chapter covers the meristematic and permanent tissues of plants and the four types of animal tissue with their locations and functions.
- Tissue
- A group of cells similar in structure and origin that work together to perform a particular function.
- Division of labour
- The specialisation of different tissues for different jobs, which makes multicellular organisms far more efficient than single cells.
- Meristematic tissue
- Plant tissue of actively dividing cells with thin walls, dense cytoplasm and no vacuoles, responsible for all growth.
- Apical, lateral and intercalary meristem
- Apical meristem increases length at root and shoot tips, lateral increases girth, and intercalary lies at the base of leaves or internodes.
Tissues — important questions & MCQs with answers (Class 9 Science)
14 solved questions from this chapter's difficulty levels, each with its answer and explanation. The other 76 are timed and scored when you sign in.
- Q1Easy
Tissues responsible for plant growth are:
A.Permanent tissuesB.Conducting tissuesC.Meristematic tissues✓ CorrectD.Epidermal tissuesAnswer: C. Meristematic tissues
Explanation: Meristematic tissue consists of continuously dividing cells at root and shoot tips, driving new growth; permanent tissues have already differentiated and lost the ability to divide.
- Q2Easy
Tissue lining the inner surface of body cavities is:
A.Connective tissueB.Epithelial tissue✓ CorrectC.Muscle tissueD.Nervous tissueAnswer: B. Epithelial tissue
Explanation: Epithelial tissue forms a continuous, tightly packed sheet lining body cavities and organ surfaces, acting as a protective barrier; connective tissue instead fills spaces and binds structures together.
- Q3Easy
Apical meristem is found at the:
A.Tips of roots and stems✓ CorrectB.Base of leavesC.Sides of stemsD.Inside fruitsAnswer: A. Tips of roots and stems
Explanation: Apical meristem sits at the growing tips of roots and stems, adding new cells that increase the plant's length; it is not found along the sides, which is where lateral meristem acts instead.
- Q4Easy
Blood is classified as which type of tissue?
A.NervousB.MuscularC.Connective✓ CorrectD.EpithelialAnswer: C. Connective
Explanation: Blood is a fluid connective tissue: its cells (RBCs, WBCs, platelets) float in a liquid matrix called plasma, unlike muscle or nervous tissue which have no such matrix.
- Q5Easy
Lateral meristem (cambium) increases the:
A.Length of the plantB.Girth of the plant✓ CorrectC.Number of leavesD.Number of flowersAnswer: B. Girth of the plant
Explanation: Lateral meristem, or cambium, lies along the sides of stems and roots and adds cells outward, increasing girth rather than length, which is the job of apical meristem.
- Q6Easy
Tissue responsible for movement in animals is:
A.ConnectiveB.EpithelialC.Muscular✓ CorrectD.NervousAnswer: C. Muscular
Explanation: Muscle tissue is built of cells that can contract and relax, producing the force behind body movement, unlike epithelial or connective tissue which do not contract.
- Q7Medium
Xylem transports:
A.OxygenB.Food downwardsC.HormonesD.Water and minerals upwards✓ CorrectAnswer: D. Water and minerals upwards
Explanation: Xylem's dead, hollow tracheids and vessels form continuous tubes that pull water and dissolved minerals upward from roots to shoots, while phloem separately carries food.
- Q8Medium
Cardiac muscle is found in:
A.Walls of intestineB.Walls of the heart✓ CorrectC.Skeletal musclesD.DiaphragmAnswer: B. Walls of the heart
Explanation: Cardiac muscle is found only in the wall of the heart, where its involuntary, rhythmic contractions keep blood circulating throughout life.
- Q9Medium
Which is NOT a component of xylem?
A.TracheidsB.VesselsC.Xylem parenchymaD.Companion cells✓ CorrectAnswer: D. Companion cells
Explanation: Companion cells sit alongside sieve tubes and support phloem transport, so they belong to phloem, not xylem, which is instead built from tracheids, vessels and xylem parenchyma.
- Q10Medium
The functional unit of nervous tissue is the:
A.Neuron✓ CorrectB.NephronC.ErythrocyteD.OsteonAnswer: A. Neuron
Explanation: The neuron is the structural and functional unit of nervous tissue, generating and transmitting the electrical impulses that let the nervous system communicate.
- Q11Medium
Phloem is composed of sieve tubes, companion cells, phloem parenchyma, and:
A.VesselsB.Phloem fibres✓ CorrectC.TracheidsD.CollenchymaAnswer: B. Phloem fibres
Explanation: Phloem fibres are the one dead, lignified component of phloem, giving it mechanical strength, while sieve tubes, companion cells and phloem parenchyma remain living to move food.
- Q12Hard
Which plant tissue provides mechanical strength and is found in shells of nuts?
A.ParenchymaB.Sclerenchyma✓ CorrectC.CollenchymaD.PhloemAnswer: B. Sclerenchyma
Explanation: Sclerenchyma's thick, lignified walls make it hard and rigid, which is why it forms the tough shells of nuts and gives plants mechanical strength.
- Q13Hard
Cells in bone tissue are called:
A.AdipocytesB.ChondrocytesC.Osteocytes✓ CorrectD.ErythrocytesAnswer: C. Osteocytes
Explanation: Osteocytes are the mature bone cells housed in small spaces called lacunae within the hardened bone matrix, distinct from chondrocytes which live in cartilage.
- Q14Hard
Which tissue gives flexibility to climbing plants and young stems?
A.SclerenchymaB.Xylem fibreC.Collenchyma✓ CorrectD.ParenchymaAnswer: C. Collenchyma
Explanation: Collenchyma's unevenly thickened walls bend without breaking, giving climbing plants and young stems flexible support that rigid, lignified sclerenchyma cannot provide.
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What are the key concepts in Class 9 Science Tissues?+
In multicellular organisms groups of similar cells specialise into tissues, dividing the work of the body. This chapter covers the meristematic and permanent tissues of plants and the four types of animal tissue with their locations and functions. Key ideas include Tissue, Division of labour, Meristematic tissue, Apical, lateral and intercalary meristem.
What does Class 9 Science Chapter 2 (Tissues) cover on XamBaaz?+
It has 90 NCERT-based MCQs on "Tissues": 30 Easy, 30 Medium and 30 Hard. Together they make 9 timed quizzes, and you never get the same set twice. Every question has an instant explanation. They help you prepare for CBSE Board exams and the JEE & NEET foundation years.
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Start with the Easy quiz to check your basics, then try Medium and Hard to practise applying them. There are 9 timed quizzes on this chapter, so you can come back for a fresh set instead of one you have seen. Read each explanation, retry the questions you miss, and track your accuracy until it stays high.
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Yes. The timed quizzes use exam-style marking: +4 for a right answer, −1 for a wrong one and 0 for a skip. MHT-CET and CBSE board papers have no negative marking. Our mocks for those are scored their way.
What are the important questions from Tissues (Class 9 Science)?+
The questions that matter most test Tissue, Division of labour, Meristematic tissue, Apical, lateral and intercalary meristem. This page shows 14 solved important MCQs with answers and explanations; all 90 questions on the chapter are available as timed quizzes once you sign in.
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Yes — Class 9 Science Tissues has timed online quizzes at Easy, Medium and Hard levels, with instant scoring and a worked explanation on every question. The first quiz on the chapter is free.