Class 9 Artificial Intelligence Sample Paper 2026

February 8, 2026 By @mritxperts

📋 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?

a) Personal zone

b) Public zone

c) Social zone

d) Intimate zone

ii. Which skill helps control emotions and make responsible decisions?

a) Time management

b) Self-awareness

c) Technical skills

d) Communication

iii. Most crucial skill for career advancement?

a) Technical expertise alone

b) Emotional intelligence

c) IQ

d) Academic qualifications

iv. Temporary storage for currently processed data?

a) Hard Drive

b) RAM

c) ROM

d) Cache

v. Entrepreneur shows innovation through:

a) Traditional methods

b) Unique products & new markets

c) Copying competitors

d) Status quo

vi. NOT a consequence of global warming?

a) Rising sea levels

b) Extreme weather

c) Increased internet speed

d) Melting ice caps

✅ 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

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.

a) S1 correct, S2 incorrect

b) Both incorrect

c) Both correct

d) S1 incorrect, S2 correct

ii. Highest level in DIKW hierarchy?

a) Information

b) Data

c) Knowledge

d) Wisdom

iii. Algorithm for training neural networks?

a) Linear programming

b) Gradient descent

c) Binary search

d) Quick sort

iv. Statement 1: Generative AI creates images, text, music.
Statement 2: It uses deep learning.

a) S1 incorrect, S2 correct

b) Both correct

c) Both incorrect

d) S1 correct, S2 incorrect

v. Data type for character sequences?

a) List

b) String

c) Dictionary

d) Set

vi. Phase for cleaning and validating data?

a) Collection

b) Storage

c) Preparation

d) Analysis

✅ 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

Q3. Answer any 5 out of 6 1×5=5

i. Most reliable data source?

a) Social media posts

b) Government databases

c) Anonymous forums

d) Personal blogs

ii. AI uses calculus for:

a) Visualization only

b) Mean/median calculation

c) Model training & optimization

d) Database management

iii. Output of: numbers = []; print(type(numbers))

a) <class ‘tuple’>

b) <class ‘list’>

c) <class ‘dict’>

d) <class ‘set’>

iv. AI with pre-programmed rules?

a) Machine Learning

b) Rule-based AI

c) Deep Learning

d) Neural Networks

v. Data literacy not important in:

a) Scientific research

b) Business analytics

c) Healthcare

d) None (important everywhere)

vi. Game show won by IBM Watson?

a) Millionaire

b) Jeopardy!

c) Family Feud

d) The Chase

✅ 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

Q4. Answer any 5 out of 6 1×5=5

i. NOT used in analytics?

a) Graphical representation

b) Statistical analysis

c) Raw unprocessed data

d) Tabular format

ii. Transforming data into insights:

a) Data Visualization

b) Data Analysis

c) Data Storage

d) Data Collection

iii. Operators for multiple conditions?

a) Arithmetic

b) Logical (and, or, not)

c) Assignment

d) Comparison

iv. AI replicated capability?

a) Visual perception

b) Language understanding

c) Learning from experience

d) All of the above

v. NOT valid for data acquisition?

a) Web scraping

b) Sensors

c) Random assumptions

d) Surveys

vi. Probability of rolling > 4 on a die?

a) 1/6

b) 1/3

c) 1/2

d) 2/3

✅ 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

Q5. Answer any 5 out of 6 1×5=5

i. Purpose of data visualization?

a) Make data complex

b) Present insights visually

c) Hide patterns

d) Increase file size

ii. POSITIVE AI application?

a) Algorithmic bias

b) Disease detection

c) Privacy invasion

d) Job displacement

iii. Repeated code execution?

a) Sequential statements

b) Iterative (loops)

c) Comments

d) Declarations

iv. Python file extension?

a) .python

b) .pyt

c) .py

d) .pt

v. Math for AI optimization?

a) Geometry

b) Trigonometry

c) Calculus

d) Number theory

vi. Generative AI in gaming?

a) Only marketing

b) Dynamic levels & NPCs

c) Replacing developers

d) Only sound effects

✅ 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Q16. Determine output: 3

a = 10 b = -a print(“Value of a =”, a) print(“Value of 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):

Value of a = 10 Value of b = -10

Unary minus changes 10 to -10

b) Output (1.5 marks):

Result = 35 Value of p = 6

result = 5² + 10 = 35; p = 2×3 = 6

Marking: 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:

# 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

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

Q20. Differentiate Ethics vs Morals; role in AI 5

✅ ANSWER:

Differences (3 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

💡 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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Class 9 Artificial Intelligence Sample Paper 2026

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