PSEB CLASS 9 ENGLISH GUESS PAPER 2026
Time: 3 Hrs. Theory: 80 Marks
SECTION A: READING COMPREHENSION (8 Marks)
Q.1 (a) Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow (4 MCQs):
Bears live in Europe, Asia, Africa, and America. They have strong bodies, short tails, and thick legs. People think bears only eat meat, but they eat many things like nuts, berries, honey, fish, and insects. Polar bears mainly eat fish and seals. In zoos, bears eat a variety of foods like meat, vegetables, fruits, grains, and even bread. Bears are not as scary as people think. They try to avoid humans and usually only attack when they feel threatened or when they're protecting their babies. Like other animals, they don't want to fight. Bears have good eyesight and a strong sense of smell that helps them find food and stay safe. They're also excellent climbers and swimmers. Bears like to live alone and have their own space. They're active at night and sleep during the day. In winter, some bears hibernate, which means they sleep for months to stay warm and safe. Overall, bears are amazing animals that play an important role in keeping our planet healthy...
- Where do bears primarily live?
a) Only in North America
b) Only in Europe
c) In Europe, Asia, Africa, and America
d) Only in Australia - Why do bears usually attack humans?
a) When they are hungry
b) When they feel threatened or are protecting their babies
c) When they are bored
d) When they are sleeping - What is special about a bear's senses?
a) They have poor eyesight but a strong sense of smell.
b) They have good eyesight and a strong sense of smell.
c) They have poor eyesight and a weak sense of smell.
d) They have good eyesight but a weak sense of smell. - Find the synonym of ‘frightening’ from the given passage.
a) Hibernate
b) Scary
c) Bear
d) Amazing
Q.1 (b) Look at the poster (on Air Pollution) and answer the questions (4 MCQs):
(Poster details: Smog is a mix of smoke and fog; Acid rain caused by power plants and cars...)
- The poster is about:
a) Air pollution
b) Soil pollution
c) Water pollution
d) None of these - What are the main causes of Acid rain?
a) Power plants and cars
b) Trees and plants
c) Forests and mountains
d) None of these - According to the poster, _______ and _______ cause 1/3 of pollution.
a) Cars and trucks
b) Trees and plants
c) Smog and acid rain
d) None of these - Which statement is not true?
a) Smog makes the air harder to breathe.
b) Smog helps in the growth of plants.
c) Smog is bad for the lungs.
d) Smog makes plants less healthy.
