The Sainik School Class 9 question paper tests Mathematics, English, General Science, Social Science and Intelligence in a multiple-choice format. This guide explains the pattern and gives original practice questions with answers for each section. For official past papers, use the NTA website linked below.
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Sainik School Class 9 Paper Pattern
| Section | Questions | Marks per question | Total marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 50 | 4 | 200 |
| Intelligence | 25 | 2 | 50 |
| English | 25 | 2 | 50 |
| General Science | 25 | 2 | 50 |
| Social Science | 25 | 2 | 50 |
| Total | 150 | 400 |
Pattern as reported by education sites for AISSEE 2026; confirm in the official NTA bulletin. The paper is multiple choice and OMR-based.
Practice Questions With Answers
These practice questions are written by us for revision and are not copied from any past paper.
Mathematics
1. Two angles of a triangle are 50° and 60°. The third angle is:
(A) 60° (B) 70° (C) 80° (D) 90°
Answer: B
2. If a = 3 and b = 4, what is (a + b)²?
(A) 25 (B) 49 (C) 14 (D) 12
Answer: B
3. The area of a circle of radius 7 cm (π = 22/7) is:
(A) 44 cm² (B) 154 cm² (C) 49 cm² (D) 308 cm²
Answer: B
4. Solve: 2x + 5 = 17.
(A) x = 5 (B) x = 6 (C) x = 7 (D) x = 11
Answer: B
5. √144 =
(A) 14 (B) 11 (C) 12 (D) 13
Answer: C
6. An article bought for ₹400 is sold for ₹500. The profit percentage is:
(A) 20% (B) 25% (C) 30% (D) 15%
Answer: B
7. The volume of a cube of side 5 cm is:
(A) 25 cm³ (B) 75 cm³ (C) 125 cm³ (D) 150 cm³
Answer: C
8. Simplify (x² − 9) ÷ (x − 3).
(A) x − 3 (B) x + 3 (C) x² (D) 3x
Answer: B
English
1. Choose the correct option: Neither of the boys ___ present.
(A) were (B) are (C) was (D) have
Answer: C
2. Antonym of “scarce”:
(A) rare (B) abundant (C) little (D) few
Answer: B
3. Change to passive: They built a bridge.
(A) A bridge is built by them. (B) A bridge was built by them. (C) A bridge has built them. (D) They were built by a bridge.
Answer: B
4. “Break the ice” means:
(A) to damage something (B) to start a conversation (C) to feel cold (D) to be angry
Answer: B
5. Pick the correct spelling.
(A) acommodation (B) accomodation (C) accommodation (D) acommodasion
Answer: C
General Science
1. The SI unit of force is:
(A) joule (B) newton (C) watt (D) pascal
Answer: B
2. The chemical symbol of sodium is:
(A) S (B) So (C) Na (D) N
Answer: C
3. The “powerhouse of the cell” is the:
(A) nucleus (B) ribosome (C) mitochondrion (D) vacuole
Answer: C
4. The speed of light in vacuum is about:
(A) 3 × 10⁶ m/s (B) 3 × 10⁸ m/s (C) 3 × 10⁵ m/s (D) 3 × 10¹⁰ m/s
Answer: B
5. Loss of water vapour from plant leaves is called:
(A) respiration (B) transpiration (C) germination (D) digestion
Answer: B
Social Science
1. Who was the first President of India?
(A) Rajendra Prasad (B) S. Radhakrishnan (C) Zakir Husain (D) V. V. Giri
Answer: A
2. The Tropic of Cancer passes through which of these states?
(A) Kerala (B) Madhya Pradesh (C) Punjab (D) Assam
Answer: B
3. The Constitution of India came into force on:
(A) 15 August 1947 (B) 26 November 1949 (C) 26 January 1950 (D) 2 October 1950
Answer: C
4. The capital of Australia is:
(A) Sydney (B) Melbourne (C) Canberra (D) Perth
Answer: C
5. The Red Fort in Delhi was built by:
(A) Akbar (B) Shah Jahan (C) Humayun (D) Aurangzeb
Answer: B
Intelligence
1. Find the next number: 2, 5, 10, 17, 26, ?
(A) 35 (B) 36 (C) 37 (D) 38
Answer: C
2. If MANGO is coded as NBOHP, how is APPLE coded?
(A) BQQMF (B) BPPMF (C) CQQNG (D) ZOOKD
Answer: A
3. Ravi is taller than Sam, and Sam is taller than Tom. Who is the shortest?
(A) Ravi (B) Sam (C) Tom (D) Cannot say
Answer: C
4. Pick the odd one out: 8, 27, 64, 100.
(A) 8 (B) 27 (C) 64 (D) 100
Answer: D
5. Find the missing number: 4, 9, 16, 25, ?
(A) 30 (B) 34 (C) 36 (D) 49
Answer: C
How to Use Practice Papers
- Solve Maths daily; it carries half of the marks.
- Practise Intelligence questions in short timed sets.
- Read the news and the NCERT books for Science and Social Science.
- Take full 180-minute papers once a week in the last two months.
- Use official past papers; see our previous year papers guide.
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Where to Get Official Papers
Download past AISSEE papers from the National Testing Agency’s official page at exams.nta.ac.in/AISSEE. See our Sainik School question papers guide, the exam pattern guide and the Class 6 guide.
Sainik Schools in Our Directory
| School | Location |
|---|---|
| Sainik School Ghorakhal | Nainital |
| Sainik School Kalikiri | Kalikiri |
| Sainik School Korukonda | Vizianagaram |
| Sainik School Nalanda | Pawapuri |
| Sainik School Chandrapur | Chandrapur |
| Bhonsala Sainik School | Nagpur |
| Rani Laxmibai Mulinchi Sainiki Shala | Pirangut |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many questions are in the Sainik School Class 9 paper?
150 questions for 400 marks, as reported for recent years.
Which subjects are tested?
Mathematics, English, General Science, Social Science and Intelligence.
How long is the paper?
Reported as 180 minutes; confirm in the bulletin.
Where can I download official papers?
From the NTA AISSEE page.
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