Matter (Definition) MCQs Quiz | Class 9
This quiz is designed for Class IX Science (Code 086) students, focusing on Unit I: Matter – Its Nature and Behaviour. The topic covers the definition of matter, everyday examples, and the basic idea of classification. Test your understanding of what constitutes matter and what does not. Click ‘Submit Quiz’ to check your score and download the answer PDF for revision.
Overview of Matter
In our surroundings, we see a large variety of things with different shapes, sizes, and textures. Everything in this universe is made up of material which scientists have named “matter”. The air we breathe, the food we eat, stones, clouds, stars, plants, and animals, even a small drop of water or a particle of sand—each thing is matter.
Key Definition
Matter is anything that occupies space (has volume) and has mass. Since early times, human beings have been trying to understand their surroundings. Early Indian philosophers classified matter in the form of five basic elements.
Classification of Matter
- Ancient Classification (Panch Tatva): According to early Indian philosophers, all matter (living or non-living) is made up of five basic elements: Air, Earth, Fire, Sky, and Water.
- Modern Classification: Modern day scientists have evolved two types of classification of matter based on their:
- Physical properties
- Chemical nature
Matter vs. Non-Matter
Not everything we perceive is matter. Abstract concepts, emotions, and sensations that do not have mass or occupy space are not considered matter.
| Is Matter | Is Not Matter |
|---|---|
| Chair, Air, Almonds | Love, Hate, Affection |
| Cold drink, Perfume smell | Thought, Idea, Cold (sensation) |
Extra Practice Questions
- Q1: Can sound be considered matter? (Ans: No, sound is energy).
- Q2: Is the smell of hot sizzling food matter? (Ans: Yes, the particles carrying the smell are matter).
- Q3: What are the two conditions for something to be matter? (Ans: Mass and Volume).
- Q4: Who proposed the Panch Tatva theory? (Ans: Ancient Indian Philosophers).
- Q5: Is light matter? (Ans: No, light is a form of energy/photons without mass).
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