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Tissues
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Plant Tissues · Animal Tissues · Meristem · Epithelium · Connective · Nervous — 50 expert questions crafted for CBSE Boards and JEE preparation.

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Quiz Analytics

A data-driven breakdown of all 50 questions by difficulty, exam origin and topic distribution.

📈 Distribution Overview

50
Total Questions
CBSE Board
27
State Board
15
Olympiad Level
8

🗂 Topic Coverage

Meristematic Tissues
18%
Permanent Plant Tissues
22%
Epithelial Tissues
20%
Connective Tissues
20%
Muscular & Nervous Tissues
20%
27
CBSE Board
15
State Board
8
Olympiad Level
Conceptual Framework

Key Concept Highlights

6 foundational pillars that power every question in this quiz. Understand these, and the answers follow naturally.

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Meristematic Tissue
Actively dividing cells. Apical meristem (root/shoot tip → length growth), Lateral meristem (cambium → girth growth), Intercalary meristem (between nodes → internode elongation).
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Permanent Plant Tissues
Simple: Parenchyma (storage/photosynthesis, thin wall), Collenchyma (flexibility, uneven thickening), Sclerenchyma (dead, thick lignified walls, support). Complex: Xylem (water), Phloem (food).
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Epithelial Tissue
Covering and lining tissue. Types: Squamous (skin surface), Cuboidal (kidney tubules), Columnar (intestine lining), Ciliated (respiratory tract), Stratified (skin).
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Connective Tissue
Connects, supports, binds. Loose (areolar), Dense (tendons-ligaments), Specialised: Blood (fluid matrix=plasma), Bone (calcified matrix), Cartilage (protein matrix).
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Muscular Tissue
Striated/Skeletal (voluntary, multinucleate, attached to bones), Smooth/Unstriated (involuntary, single nucleus, walls of organs), Cardiac (involuntary, striated, branched, heart only).
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Nervous Tissue
Specialised for impulse conduction. Neuron = structural and functional unit. Dendrite → Cell body → Axon → Nerve ending. Brain, spinal cord, and nerves are made of nervous tissue.
Pedagogical Value

Why MCQs Matter

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of CBSE Class IX Science — tissue types and their locations are perennial MCQ favourites

Learning Outcomes

What You Will Learn

By completing this quiz set you will have exercised all the following competencies.

01 Distinguish between meristematic and permanent tissues with examples of each
02 Compare parenchyma, collenchyma, and sclerenchyma — structure and function
03 Draw and label xylem and phloem, identifying their component cell types
04 Name five types of epithelial tissue and give the location of each
05 Compare striated, smooth, and cardiac muscle tissue (structure, location, control)
06 Draw a neuron and label dendrite, cell body, axon, and myelin sheath
Exam Preparation

Strategy & Preparation Tips

4 evidence-based strategies to maximise your score in CBSE Boards and JEE.

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Step 01
Plant Tissue Flow Chart
Tissue → Meristematic/Permanent → Simple/Complex → types. Drawing this hierarchy once burns it into memory and handles all classification MCQs.
02
Step 02
3 Muscle Types in 3 Bullets
Skeletal = striated + voluntary; Smooth = non-striated + involuntary; Cardiac = striated + involuntary. Only cardiac has intercalated discs. This distinction is a CBSE 3-mark staple.
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Step 03
Location is the Key
Most tissue MCQs ask: "which tissue is found at X?" Memorise locations: areolar (between organs), bone (skeletal framework), blood (circulatory system), cartilage (ear pinna, trachea, nose tip).
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Step 04
Dead vs Live Tissue
Sclerenchyma and xylem tracheids/vessels = dead at maturity. Phloem sieve tubes = living. Sclerenchyma dead because walls are lignified — a consistent MCQ trap.

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Science — Tissues

125 Questions Class 9 MCQs
1
Which of the following is not a function of plant tissues?
2
Which type of tissue in plants is responsible for the transport of water?
3
What is the primary function of phloem tissue in plants?
4
The tissue that helps in the growth of a plant is called?
5
Which of the following is a permanent tissue in plants?
6
Which cell type in phloem is responsible for transporting food?
7
Which tissue is responsible for the mechanical support of a plant?
8
Which of the following cells is involved in the conduction of water in plants?
9
Which type of plant tissue is living at maturity and has thin cell walls?
10
Which of the following is a characteristic of sclerenchyma?
11
Which tissue helps in healing wounds in plants?
12
Which type of meristem is responsible for the increase in the thickness of plants?
13
What type of tissue is found in the epidermis of plants?
14
Which tissue is responsible for the formation of bark in trees?
15
Which type of cell in xylem helps in the upward movement of water?
16
Which of the following is true about meristematic tissues?
17
Which type of plant tissue is found in the veins of leaves?
18
Which type of plant tissue is involved in food storage?
19
In which tissue are the cells dead at maturity?
20
Which of the following is true about meristematic tissues?
21
Which of the following cells is specialized for the transport of water in plants?
22
Which type of parenchyma cell contains chloroplasts and is involved in photosynthesis?
23
Which of the following tissues is responsible for the upward movement of water in plants?
24
Which is a dead tissue found in plants?
25
The vascular tissue of plants is responsible for?
26
Which type of simple permanent tissue is the most abundant in plants?
27
Guard cells are part of which plant tissue?
28
Which type of meristem is present at the tip of roots and shoots?
29
Cork cells are waterproof due to the presence of:
30
Which permanent tissue makes coconut husk hard?
31
Which plant tissue conducts organic food material?
32
Lignin deposition is characteristic of:
33
Which plant tissue allows gaseous exchange through lenticels?
34
Which tissue is responsible for bending of young stems?
35
The outermost protective layer of a plant is:
36
Which of the following tissues has sieve plates?
37
Which tissue is commonly used in jute industry?
38
Companion cells are associated with:
39
Xylem parenchyma is unique because it is:
40
The cork cambium is also called:
41
Which type of meristem is present at the base of leaves in grasses?
42
Which plant tissue prevents water loss due to thick cuticle?
43
Which sclerenchyma cell type is found in nutshells?
44
Which plant tissue allows diffusion of gases in stems?
45
What is the main function of stomata?
46
Which plant tissue is called conducting tissue?
47
Phloem fibers are unique because they are:
48
Which element of xylem is long and tube-like with perforated ends?
49
Which plant tissue has no intercellular spaces?
50
In phloem, food is transported in which direction?
51
Which of the following is not a component of xylem?
52
Which type of plant tissue helps in buoyancy in aquatic plants?
53
Which tissue secretes a waxy layer called cuticle?
54
Which plant tissue is responsible for secondary growth?
55
Phloem transports mainly:
56
The walls of collenchyma cells are thickened due to:
57
Which plant tissue is least specialized?
58
Cork is formed from which meristem?
59
Which permanent tissue provides flexibility to plants?
60
In dicot plants, secondary growth occurs due to:
61
Which tissue makes seed coats hard?
62
The living elements of xylem are:
63
The function of companion cells is to:
64
Which plant tissue prevents water loss from leaves?
65
Which meristem is responsible for regeneration in grasses after cutting?
66
Cork cells are dead because:
67
The chief water-conducting element in gymnosperms is:
68
What is common between sclerenchyma fibers and phloem fibers?
69
Phloem in gymnosperms lacks:
70
Which plant tissue shows thickening only at corners?
71
Which vascular bundle type is found in dicot stems?
72
Which vascular bundle type is found in monocot stems?
73
In roots, xylem and phloem are arranged in:
74
The outermost layer of cork cells is impregnated with:
75
Which simple permanent tissue provides turgidity to plants?
76
Which is the basic structural and functional unit of nervous tissue?
77
Which type of muscle is involuntary and non-striated?
78
Which muscle shows rhythmic contraction throughout life?
79
Which connective tissue stores fat?
80
Which connective tissue connects muscles to bones?
81
Ligaments connect:
82
Which connective tissue acts as shock absorber in joints?
83
Which tissue transports oxygen in humans?
84
Plasma forms what percentage of blood?
85
Which connective tissue is a fluid tissue?
86
Which connective tissue transports nutrients and fights infection?
87
Which muscle is voluntary and multinucleated?
88
Which connective tissue has mineral salts like calcium phosphate?
89
Which tissue covers external surface of the body?
90
Which type of epithelial tissue is found in kidney tubules?
91
Which epithelium forms lining of small intestine?
92
Ciliated epithelium is found in:
93
Which tissue is responsible for reflex actions?
94
Which type of blood cell fights infection?
95
Which blood cells help in clotting?
96
Areolar connective tissue connects:
97
Which connective tissue forms framework of ear pinna?
98
Which muscle shows intercalated discs?
99
Which is the hardest connective tissue?
100
Which epithelial tissue allows rapid diffusion?
101
Epithelial tissue lacks:
102
The connective tissue that transports fatty acids is:
103
Which tissue joins different tissues and organs together?
104
Which epithelium is multilayered and protects against wear & tear?
105
Which connective tissue provides cushioning to organs?
106
Which is the softest connective tissue?
107
Which muscle is voluntary and striated?
108
Which connective tissue transports hormones?
109
Which blood cells lack a nucleus in humans?
110
Which connective tissue has more matrix than cells?
111
Which tissue forms the outer layer of skin in humans?
112
Which connective tissue prevents collapse of trachea?
113
Which muscle tissue works without fatigue throughout life?
114
Which connective tissue is described as “packing tissue”?
115
Which part of neuron receives impulses from other cells?
116
Which muscle tissue is unbranched and cylindrical?
117
Which connective tissue serves as a reservoir of calcium and phosphorus?
118
Which epithelial tissue is specialized for secretion in glands?
119
Which connective tissue has living cells called chondrocytes?
120
Which connective tissue connects bone to muscle?
121
Which epithelium lines the alveoli of lungs for gas exchange?
122
Which component of blood carries antibodies?
123
Which connective tissue helps in body insulation?
124
Which type of WBCs are responsible for producing antibodies?
125
Which junction allows transmission of impulses between two neurons?
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Frequently Asked Questions

Parenchyma is a living simple permanent tissue that stores food and provides support.

Collenchyma provides flexibility and mechanical support to the plant.

Sclerenchyma is a dead supporting tissue with lignified walls providing rigidity and strength.

Xylem and phloem that help in transport of materials in plant are complex tissues.

Xylem transports water and minerals from roots to other parts of the plant.

Tracheids, vessels, xylem parenchyma, and xylem fibres.

Phloem transports food from leaves to other parts of the plant.

Sieve tubes, companion cells, phloem fibres, and phloem parenchyma.

Meristematic tissue.

Protective tissues like epidermis and cork protect plant surfaces.

Smooth muscles are involuntary, found in walls of internal organs like stomach and intestines.

Cardiac muscles are involuntary, branched, and found only in the heart.

It helps understand how different body parts work efficiently through division of labour among cells.

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