📚 Class 9 Artificial Intelligence
Sample Paper 2026
Time: 2 Hours | Max Marks: 50
📋 General Instructions
- This paper has 21 questions in Sections A & B
- Answer (5 + 10 =) 15 questions in 2 hours
- Section A: Objective (24 marks) – 5 questions
- Section B: Subjective (26 marks) – 16 questions, attempt 10
- No negative marking
SECTION A: OBJECTIVE TYPE QUESTIONS
Q1. Answer any 4 out of 6 on Employability Skills 1×4=4
i. When meeting someone professionally for the first time, which proximity zone applies?
ii. Which skill helps control emotions and make responsible decisions?
iii. Most crucial skill for career advancement?
iv. Temporary storage for currently processed data?
v. Entrepreneur shows innovation through:
vi. NOT a consequence of global warming?
✅ ANSWERS:
i. (c) Social zone – 1 mark
ii. (b) Self-awareness – 1 mark
iii. (b) Emotional intelligence – 1 mark
iv. (b) RAM – 1 mark
v. (b) Unique products & new markets – 1 mark
vi. (c) Increased internet speed – 1 mark
Any 4 correct = 4 marks
ii. (b) Self-awareness – 1 mark
iii. (b) Emotional intelligence – 1 mark
iv. (b) RAM – 1 mark
v. (b) Unique products & new markets – 1 mark
vi. (c) Increased internet speed – 1 mark
Any 4 correct = 4 marks
Q2. Answer any 5 out of 6 1×5=5
i. Statement 1: AI has applications in education, transport, manufacturing.
Statement 2: AI only works in software development.
Statement 2: AI only works in software development.
ii. Highest level in DIKW hierarchy?
iii. Algorithm for training neural networks?
iv. Statement 1: Generative AI creates images, text, music.
Statement 2: It uses deep learning.
Statement 2: It uses deep learning.
v. Data type for character sequences?
vi. Phase for cleaning and validating data?
✅ ANSWERS:
i. (a) S1 correct, S2 incorrect
ii. (d) Wisdom
iii. (b) Gradient descent
iv. (b) Both correct
v. (b) String
vi. (c) Preparation
Any 5 correct = 5 marks
ii. (d) Wisdom
iii. (b) Gradient descent
iv. (b) Both correct
v. (b) String
vi. (c) Preparation
Any 5 correct = 5 marks
Q3. Answer any 5 out of 6 1×5=5
i. Most reliable data source?
ii. AI uses calculus for:
iii. Output of:
numbers = []; print(type(numbers))
iv. AI with pre-programmed rules?
v. Data literacy not important in:
vi. Game show won by IBM Watson?
✅ ANSWERS:
i. (b) Government databases
ii. (c) Model training & optimization
iii. (b) <class ‘list’>
iv. (b) Rule-based AI
v. (d) None (important everywhere)
vi. (b) Jeopardy!
Any 5 correct = 5 marks
ii. (c) Model training & optimization
iii. (b) <class ‘list’>
iv. (b) Rule-based AI
v. (d) None (important everywhere)
vi. (b) Jeopardy!
Any 5 correct = 5 marks
Q4. Answer any 5 out of 6 1×5=5
i. NOT used in analytics?
ii. Transforming data into insights:
iii. Operators for multiple conditions?
iv. AI replicated capability?
v. NOT valid for data acquisition?
vi. Probability of rolling > 4 on a die?
✅ ANSWERS:
i. (c) Raw unprocessed data
ii. (b) Data Analysis
iii. (b) Logical (and, or, not)
iv. (d) All of the above
v. (c) Random assumptions
vi. (b) 1/3 [5,6 → 2/6 = 1/3]
Any 5 correct = 5 marks
ii. (b) Data Analysis
iii. (b) Logical (and, or, not)
iv. (d) All of the above
v. (c) Random assumptions
vi. (b) 1/3 [5,6 → 2/6 = 1/3]
Any 5 correct = 5 marks
Q5. Answer any 5 out of 6 1×5=5
i. Purpose of data visualization?
ii. POSITIVE AI application?
iii. Repeated code execution?
iv. Python file extension?
v. Math for AI optimization?
vi. Generative AI in gaming?
✅ ANSWERS:
i. (b) Present insights visually
ii. (b) Disease detection
iii. (b) Iterative (loops)
iv. (c) .py
v. (c) Calculus
vi. (b) Dynamic levels & NPCs
Any 5 correct = 5 marks
ii. (b) Disease detection
iii. (b) Iterative (loops)
iv. (c) .py
v. (c) Calculus
vi. (b) Dynamic levels & NPCs
Any 5 correct = 5 marks
SECTION B: SUBJECTIVE (EMPLOYABILITY)
📝 Note: Attempt any 10 questions from Section B
Q6. Explain non-verbal communication. 2
✅ ANSWER:
Non-verbal communication occurs through physical and visual cues without words:
• Body language: Posture, gestures, movements (1 mark)
• Facial expressions: Smiles, eye contact
• Paralinguistics: Tone, pitch, volume
• Visual cues: Symbols, images, signs (1 mark)
Marking: Any 2 valid points = 2 marks
• Body language: Posture, gestures, movements (1 mark)
• Facial expressions: Smiles, eye contact
• Paralinguistics: Tone, pitch, volume
• Visual cues: Symbols, images, signs (1 mark)
Marking: Any 2 valid points = 2 marks
Q7. Define self-confidence and its importance. 2
✅ ANSWER:
Definition: Belief in one’s abilities, skills, and judgment to handle challenges. (1 mark)
Importance:
• Helps take initiatives and face challenges
• Improves performance
• Enables learning from failures
• Builds positive relationships (1 mark)
Marking: Definition (1) + Importance (1) = 2 marks
Importance:
• Helps take initiatives and face challenges
• Improves performance
• Enables learning from failures
• Builds positive relationships (1 mark)
Marking: Definition (1) + Importance (1) = 2 marks
Q8. Explain CPU and its components. 2
✅ ANSWER:
CPU: Brain of computer; performs processing and controls hardware. (1 mark)
Components:
• ALU: Arithmetic/logical operations
• CU: Controls operations
• Registers: Fast storage (1 mark for any 2)
Marking: Definition (1) + Components (1) = 2 marks
Components:
• ALU: Arithmetic/logical operations
• CU: Controls operations
• Registers: Fast storage (1 mark for any 2)
Marking: Definition (1) + Components (1) = 2 marks
Q9. Three qualities of successful entrepreneur. 2
✅ ANSWER:
1. Risk-taking: Calculated risks, face uncertainties
2. Innovation: New ideas, unique solutions
3. Persistence: Never giving up despite failures
4. Leadership: Motivate and guide teams
5. Adaptability: Adjust to market changes
Marking: Any 3 qualities = 2 marks
2. Innovation: New ideas, unique solutions
3. Persistence: Never giving up despite failures
4. Leadership: Motivate and guide teams
5. Adaptability: Adjust to market changes
Marking: Any 3 qualities = 2 marks
Q10. Environmental protection & constitutional provision? 2
✅ ANSWER:
Environmental Protection: Practices to preserve resources, reduce pollution, protect ecosystems for sustainable development. (1 mark)
Provision: Article 48-A directs State to protect environment and safeguard forests/wildlife. (1 mark)
Also: Article 51-A(g) – citizen’s duty
Marking: Definition (1) + Provision (1) = 2 marks
Provision: Article 48-A directs State to protect environment and safeguard forests/wildlife. (1 mark)
Also: Article 51-A(g) – citizen’s duty
Marking: Definition (1) + Provision (1) = 2 marks
SECTION B: SUBJECTIVE (SUBJECT-SA)
Q11. Three main AI domains with explanation. 3
✅ ANSWER:
1. Data Science (1 mark): Extracting insights from data using ML algorithms, statistics, visualization for data-driven decisions.
2. Computer Vision (1 mark): Machines interpret visual info from images/videos. Apps: facial recognition, autonomous vehicles, medical imaging.
3. NLP (1 mark): Computers understand/generate human language. Apps: chatbots, translation, voice assistants (Siri, Alexa).
Marking: 1 mark each domain = 3 marks
2. Computer Vision (1 mark): Machines interpret visual info from images/videos. Apps: facial recognition, autonomous vehicles, medical imaging.
3. NLP (1 mark): Computers understand/generate human language. Apps: chatbots, translation, voice assistants (Siri, Alexa).
Marking: 1 mark each domain = 3 marks
Q12. Key aspects of data security & importance. 3
✅ ANSWER:
CIA Triad:
1. Confidentiality (1 mark): Only authorized access; encryption, passwords, access controls.
2. Integrity (1 mark): Data accuracy; no tampering by unauthorized users; checksums, digital signatures.
3. Availability (1 mark): Accessible when needed; backups, disaster recovery, reliable infrastructure.
Importance: Protects info, prevents losses, maintains trust, ensures compliance.
Marking: 3 aspects (1 each) OR 2 aspects + importance = 3 marks
1. Confidentiality (1 mark): Only authorized access; encryption, passwords, access controls.
2. Integrity (1 mark): Data accuracy; no tampering by unauthorized users; checksums, digital signatures.
3. Availability (1 mark): Accessible when needed; backups, disaster recovery, reliable infrastructure.
Importance: Protects info, prevents losses, maintains trust, ensures compliance.
Marking: 3 aspects (1 each) OR 2 aspects + importance = 3 marks
Q13. Tableau in AI project cycle – which stage & why? 3
✅ ANSWER:
Stage: Data Exploration & Visualization (1 mark)
Reasons:
1. Interactive Visualizations: Creates charts/graphs showing patterns, trends – makes data easy to understand. (1 mark)
2. Data Analysis: Explore from multiple angles, find outliers, detect correlations. (1 mark)
3. Communication: Present findings to stakeholders via dashboards.
Marking: Stage (1) + 2 reasons (1+1) = 3 marks
Reasons:
1. Interactive Visualizations: Creates charts/graphs showing patterns, trends – makes data easy to understand. (1 mark)
2. Data Analysis: Explore from multiple angles, find outliers, detect correlations. (1 mark)
3. Communication: Present findings to stakeholders via dashboards.
Marking: Stage (1) + 2 reasons (1+1) = 3 marks
Q14. Why is statistics crucial for AI? Give examples. 3
✅ ANSWER:
1. Data Understanding (1 mark): Calculate mean, median, standard deviation; clean data, find outliers. Ex: Fraud detection via statistical deviations.
2. Model Building (1 mark): Regression, probability theory foundation for ML algorithms. Ex: Linear regression for house price prediction.
3. Decision Making (1 mark): Quantify uncertainty, probabilistic predictions. Ex: Recommendation systems use correlation.
Marking: 3 reasons with examples = 3 marks
2. Model Building (1 mark): Regression, probability theory foundation for ML algorithms. Ex: Linear regression for house price prediction.
3. Decision Making (1 mark): Quantify uncertainty, probabilistic predictions. Ex: Recommendation systems use correlation.
Marking: 3 reasons with examples = 3 marks
Q15. Full forms: a) GANs b) VAEs c) CNNs 3
✅ ANSWERS:
a) GANs = Generative Adversarial Networks (1 mark)
b) VAEs = Variational Autoencoders (1 mark)
c) CNNs = Convolutional Neural Networks (1 mark)
Marking: 1 mark each = 3 marks
b) VAEs = Variational Autoencoders (1 mark)
c) CNNs = Convolutional Neural Networks (1 mark)
Marking: 1 mark each = 3 marks
Q16. Determine output: 3
a)
a = 10
b = -a
print(“Value of a =”, a)
print(“Value of b =”, b)
b)
p = 5
q = 2
result = p ** q + 10
p = q * 3
print(“Result =”, result)
print(“Value of p =”, p)
✅ ANSWERS:
a) Output (1.5 marks):
b) Output (1.5 marks):
Marking: Part a (1.5) + Part b (1.5) = 3 marks
Value of a = 10
Value of b = -10
Unary minus changes 10 to -10b) Output (1.5 marks):
Result = 35
Value of p = 6
result = 5² + 10 = 35; p = 2×3 = 6Marking: Part a (1.5) + Part b (1.5) = 3 marks
SECTION B: SUBJECTIVE (SUBJECT-LA)
Q17. Python: Input 5 subjects, calculate total, %, grade 5
| Percentage | Grade |
|---|---|
| 90% and above | A+ |
| 80% – 89% | A |
| 70% – 79% | B+ |
| 60% – 69% | B |
| 50% – 59% | C |
| Below 50% | F |
✅ SOLUTION:
Marking (5 marks):
• Input (1) • Total (1) • % (1) • Conditional (1.5) • Output (0.5)
# Input 5 subjects
print(“Enter marks:”)
s1 = int(input(“Subject 1: “))
s2 = int(input(“Subject 2: “))
s3 = int(input(“Subject 3: “))
s4 = int(input(“Subject 4: “))
s5 = int(input(“Subject 5: “))
# Calculate
total = s1 + s2 + s3 + s4 + s5
percentage = (total / 500) * 100
# Display
print(“\n— RESULT —“)
print(“Total:”, total, “/500”)
print(“Percentage:”, percentage, “%”)
# Grade
if percentage >= 90:
grade = “A+”
elif percentage >= 80:
grade = “A”
elif percentage >= 70:
grade = “B+”
elif percentage >= 60:
grade = “B”
elif percentage >= 50:
grade = “C”
else:
grade = “F”
print(“Grade:”, grade)
Marking (5 marks):
• Input (1) • Total (1) • % (1) • Conditional (1.5) • Output (0.5)
Q18. Two AI tools each: Image, Text, Audio generation 5
✅ ANSWER:
1. Image Tools (1.5 marks):
• DALL-E 3, Midjourney, Stable Diffusion
Description: DALL-E 3 generates realistic images from text; creates artwork in various styles. (1 mark)
2. Text Tools (1.5 marks):
• ChatGPT, Google Gemini, Claude
Description: ChatGPT generates human-like text; answers questions, writes code, composes content. (1 mark)
3. Audio Tools (2 marks):
• Suno AI, AIVA, Mubert
Description: AIVA composes original music across genres (classical, jazz, pop) for soundtracks and media. (1.5 marks)
Marking: Image (1.5) + Text (1.5) + Audio (2) = 5 marks
• DALL-E 3, Midjourney, Stable Diffusion
Description: DALL-E 3 generates realistic images from text; creates artwork in various styles. (1 mark)
2. Text Tools (1.5 marks):
• ChatGPT, Google Gemini, Claude
Description: ChatGPT generates human-like text; answers questions, writes code, composes content. (1 mark)
3. Audio Tools (2 marks):
• Suno AI, AIVA, Mubert
Description: AIVA composes original music across genres (classical, jazz, pop) for soundtracks and media. (1.5 marks)
Marking: Image (1.5) + Text (1.5) + Audio (2) = 5 marks
Q19. Data analysis: Calculate average, max, draw graph 5
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students | 15 | 20 | 25 | 35 | 30 |
✅ SOLUTION:
1. Average (2 marks):
Total = 15+20+25+35+30 = 125
Average = 125÷5 = 25 students/month
2. Maximum (1 mark):
April (35 students)
3. Line Graph (2 marks):
• X-axis: Months (Jan-May)
• Y-axis: Students (0-40)
• Points: (Jan,15), (Feb,20), (Mar,25), (Apr,35), (May,30)
• Connect points, add title
• Shows upward trend to April, slight drop in May
Marking: Average (2) + Max (1) + Graph (2) = 5 marks
Total = 15+20+25+35+30 = 125
Average = 125÷5 = 25 students/month
2. Maximum (1 mark):
April (35 students)
3. Line Graph (2 marks):
• X-axis: Months (Jan-May)
• Y-axis: Students (0-40)
• Points: (Jan,15), (Feb,20), (Mar,25), (Apr,35), (May,30)
• Connect points, add title
• Shows upward trend to April, slight drop in May
Marking: Average (2) + Max (1) + Graph (2) = 5 marks
Q20. Differentiate Ethics vs Morals; role in AI 5
✅ ANSWER:
Differences (3 marks):
Examples (1 mark):
• Ethics: Journalist must verify facts (professional code)
• Morals: Individual helps poor (personal belief)
Role in AI (1 mark):
• Ethics: Industry standards for fairness, transparency, privacy
• Morals: Developers apply values for humanity’s benefit
• Together ensure responsible AI development
Marking: Table (2) + Examples (1) + AI role (2) = 5 marks
| Ethics | Morals |
|---|---|
| Society/profession rules | Personal beliefs |
| External source | Internal conscience |
| Objective | Subjective |
| Consistent in context | Varies by person |
Examples (1 mark):
• Ethics: Journalist must verify facts (professional code)
• Morals: Individual helps poor (personal belief)
Role in AI (1 mark):
• Ethics: Industry standards for fairness, transparency, privacy
• Morals: Developers apply values for humanity’s benefit
• Together ensure responsible AI development
Marking: Table (2) + Examples (1) + AI role (2) = 5 marks
Q21. Problem Scoping with 4Ws framework + example 5
✅ ANSWER:
Problem Scoping (2 marks):
First stage of AI project cycle – define and understand the problem, identify stakeholders, determine if AI is suitable solution.
4Ws Framework (2 marks):
1. WHO: Stakeholders affected
2. WHAT: Problem statement with evidence
3. WHERE: Context/location of problem
4. WHY: Importance and impact
Example – Traffic Management (1 mark):
WHO: Commuters, emergency vehicles, police, citizens
WHAT: Severe congestion, 2hrs for 10km, 40% traffic increase
WHERE: Major cities (Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore)
WHY: Reduce time 30%, lower emissions, save ₹50,000 crores loss
Solution: AI traffic system with computer vision
Marking: Definition (1) + 4Ws (2) + Example (2) = 5 marks
First stage of AI project cycle – define and understand the problem, identify stakeholders, determine if AI is suitable solution.
4Ws Framework (2 marks):
1. WHO: Stakeholders affected
2. WHAT: Problem statement with evidence
3. WHERE: Context/location of problem
4. WHY: Importance and impact
Example – Traffic Management (1 mark):
WHO: Commuters, emergency vehicles, police, citizens
WHAT: Severe congestion, 2hrs for 10km, 40% traffic increase
WHERE: Major cities (Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore)
WHY: Reduce time 30%, lower emissions, save ₹50,000 crores loss
Solution: AI traffic system with computer vision
Marking: Definition (1) + 4Ws (2) + Example (2) = 5 marks
💡 EXAM TIPS:
- Understand AI Project Cycle stages
- Practice Python programming daily
- Know AI domains & applications
- Learn ethical implications
- Revise data types & visualization
- Practice 4Ws framework
- Memorize acronyms (GANs, VAEs, CNNs)
- Time management: 2 hours for 15 questions
📌 IMPORTANT: This sample paper follows latest CBSE pattern. Questions are modified for fresh practice while maintaining same difficulty. Focus on concepts, not memorization. Time yourself – 2 hours for full paper.
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