This book is an excellent preparation resource in Biology for students of Class IX appearing for the CBSE and ICSE examinations. It provides clear and concise explanations and covers all the topics in these syllabi, along with a variety of exercise questions drawn from the current and previous years' question papers. Answers or hints are provided for every single question.
This book provides a strong foundation that students can build on to realise their academic aspirations.
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Abhimanyu Kumar Jha is Professor and Head of the Department of Biotechnology at the School of Engineering and Technology (SET), Sharda University, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh.
Archana Awasthi teaches Biology at Delhi Public School, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh.
Mahek Sharan is a Research Scholar in Zoology at Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.
About the Authors Preface Acknowledgements Chapter 1: Introduction to Biology Introduction | Growth of Biology | Branches of Biology | Applied Biology | Summary | Practice Questions | Competition Window | Answer Keys Chapter 2: Cells: The Fundamental Units of Life Introduction | History | Cell Theory | Cell Structure | Cell Organelles | Transport in Cells | Cell Division | Summary | Practice Questions | Competition Window | Answer Keys Chapter 3: Tissues Introduction | Tissues | Differences between Plant and Animal Tissues | Summary | Practice Questions | Competition Window | Answer Keys Chapter 4: Diversity in Living Organisms Introduction | Biological Classification | Hierarchy of Classification | Monera | Protista | Fungi | Animalia | Plantae | Summary | Practice Questions | Competition Window | Answer Keys Chapter 5: Flowers and Pollination Introduction | Flower | Pollination | Summary | Practice Questions | Competition Window | Answer Keys Chapter 6: Seeds, Germination and Fertilisation Introduction | Fertilisation | Germination of Pollen Grains | Seed | Germination | Summary | Practice Questions | Competition Window | Answer Keys Chapter 7: Natural Resources Introduction | What Are Natural Resources? | Air | Water | Soil | Greenhouse Effect | Summary | Practice Questions | Competition Window | Answer Keys Chapter 8: Improvements in Food Resources Part 1: Crop Improvement Introduction | Improvements in Crop Yield | Approaches to Crop Yield and Improvement | Summary | Practice Questions | Competition Window | Answer Keys Part 2: Animal Husbandry Introduction | Domestic Animals | What is Animal Husbandry? | Summary | Practice Questions | Competition Window | Answer Keys Chapter 9: Skin and Locomotion Introduction | Skin | Skeletal System | Summary | Practice Questions | Competition Window | Answer Keys Chapter 10: Nutrition and Digestion Introduction | Nutrition | Digestive System | Summary | Practice Questions | Competition Window | Answer Keys Chapter 11: Respiration in Plants and Animals Introduction | Respiration | Summary | Practice Questions | Competition Window | Answer Keys Chapter 12: Economic Importance of Bacteria and Fungi Introduction | Bacteria | Fungi | Summary | Practice Questions | Competition Window | Answer Keys Chapter 13: Why Do We Fall Ill? Introduction | Health | Disease | Immunity | Healthcare Organisations | Summary | Practice Questions | Competition Window | Answer Keys Chapter 14: Waste Generation and Management Introduction | Waste | Summary | Practice Questions | Competition Window | Answer Keys