DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL, DURGAPUR

MARKING SCHEME
SAMPLE PAPER- PA-4 (2024-25)
CLASS- IX
Time: 2 Hours SUBJECT- ATIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (417) Maximum Marks: 50
General Instructions:
1. Please read the instructions carefully.
2. This Question Paper consists of 21 questions in two sections: Section A & Section B.
3. Section A has Objective type questions whereas Section B contains Subjective type questions.

4. Out of the given (5 + 16 =) 21 questions, a candidate has to answer (5 + 10 =) 15 questions in

the allotted (maximum) time of 2 hours.
5. All questions of a particular section must be attempted in the correct order.
6. SECTION A - OBJECTIVE TYPE QUESTIONS (24 MARKS):
i. This section has 05 questions.
ii. Marks allotted are mentioned against each question/part.
iii. There is no negative marking.
iv. Do as per the instructions given.
7. SECTION B – SUBJECTIVE TYPE QUESTIONS (26 MARKS):
i. This section has 16 questions.
ii. A candidate has to do 10 questions.
iii. Do as per the instructions given.
iv. Marks allotted are mentioned against each question/part.
SECTION A: OBJECTIVE TYPE QUESTIONS
Q.1 Answer any 4 out of the given 6 questions on Employability Skills (1 x 4 = 4 marks)
From which word the environment word is derived?
i. a) French word “Environia” b) Latin word “Environ” 1
c) Arabic word “Envior” d) Sanskrit word “Envior”
Which of the following is Abiotic?
b) Living components of the ecosystem
ii. c) Non-living components of the ecosystem 1
d) Living and Non-Living both
e) Only animals of the ecosystem
Which of the following is a type of natural resoure?
iii. 1
a) Renewable b) Non- Renewable c) Exhaustible d) All of the above
Which of the following is used to conserve our natural resources?
iv. a) Furniture Conservation b) Water Conservation 1
c) Money Conservation d) Clothes Conservation
The term “Green Economy” was first coined by which of the following?
v. a) Government of India b) Government of United Kingdom 1
c) Government of America d) Government of China
Which of the following supported by Waste Management?
a) Disposal of Waste
vi. b) Too much waste generated need to be managed 1
c) Reduce, Reuse and Recycle
d) Proper collection of waste of all types in one place
Q.2 Answer any 5 out of the given 6 questions (1 x 5 = 5 marks)
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 Regression only works with:
i. a) Intermittent data c) Step function data 1
b) Continuous Data d) Partially linear data
Which of these means the type of data needed for an AI project?
ii. 1
a) Regression b) Classification c) Data Features d) Clustering
Lists are enclosed by which brackets?
iii. 1
a) () b) <> c) {} d) []
In the following statements of Python, which ones will result into the output: 6?
iv. A = [[1, 2, 3],[4, 5, 6],[7, 8, 9]] 1
a) A[3][2] b) A[2][3] c) A[1][2] d) A[2][1]
Which function removes a set’s first and the last element from a list?
v. 1
a) pop b) remove c) dispose d) discard
Find the output of the following program:-

nameList = ['Harsh', 'Pratik', 'Bob', 'Dhruv']

vi. 1
print (nameList[1][-1])

a) r b) b c) D d) k
Q.3 Answer any 5 out of the given 6 questions (1 x 5 = 5 marks)
There are three ways in which data can be presented are as follows:-
a) Textual, Tabular, Circular
i. b) Node, Textual, Circular 1
c) Textual, Pyramid, Circular
d) Textual, Tabular, Graphical
Which of the following is not an example of data?
ii. 1
a) Audio b) Video c) Text d) Hardware
Which of the following is not the method of data collection in qualitative data
iii. interpretation? 1
a) Record Keeping b) Observation c) Case Studies d) Driving
_______________ should be organized in a way that makes sense so that it can be used
iv. effectively. 1
a) Data b) Knowledge c) Privacy d) Ethics
What is a primary benefit of using statistical methods in AI?
a) They eliminate biases entirely.
v. b) They create models without any foundational knowledge. 1
c) They help analyze and interpret data.
d) They reduce the size of datasets.
Which mathematical concept is mentioned as essential for AI?
a) Geometry
vi. b) Calculus 1
c) Trigonometry
d) Algebraic expressions
Q.4 Answer any 5 out of the given 6 questions (1 x 5 = 5 marks)
The _______________ illustrates the progressive transformation of raw data into
i. actionable wisdom. 1
a) Data b) Data literacy c) Data Pyramid d) Information
The Data Pyramid begins with ______________.
ii. 1
a) Top level b) Raw Data c) Information d) Knowledge
What does the document state about the relationship between math and AI?
iii. a) AI has no use for math
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 b) Math is needed to recognize patterns in AI
c) Math is only used for training AI models
d) AI is unrelated to mathematical principles
What is an example provided for the use of statistics in the document?
a) Calculating the weight of objects
iv. b) Predicting weather conditions 1
c) Determining angles of a triangle
d) Solving algebraic equations
What are some of the potential benefits of Generative AI?
a) Generative AI can be used to create new and innovative products and services.
b) Generative AI can be used to improve the quality of life for people with
v. disabilities. 1
c) Generative AI can be used to solve complex problems that are currently beyond the
reach of human intelligence.
d) All of the above
What is the difference between Generative AI and discriminative AI?
a) Generative AI creates new content, while discriminative AI classifies existing
content.
vi. b) Generative AI is more accurate than discriminative AI.
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c) Generative AI is more efficient than discriminative AI.
d) All of the above.

Q.5 Answer any 5 out of the given 6 questions (1 x 5 = 5 marks)

Designing an ___________ metric for the data literacy program involves creating a
i. structured framework. 1
a) Mathematical b) Logical c) Skill d) Evaluation
They can recognize objects, people, and even actions happening in videos.
ii. 1
a) NLP b) Data Science c) Data d) Computer Vision
What does the document define as the main use of probability in AI?
a) Calculating interest rates
iii. b) Predicting different events 1
c) Learning programming languages
d) Creating visual arts
What is the probability of picking a red ball from a bag containing only blue balls, as
iv. per the document? 1
a) 1 b) 0.5 c) 0 d) 2
What mathematical concept is used to find the middle value of a data set?
v. a) Geometry b) Calculus c) Statistics d) Trigonometry 1
What are some of the challenges of Generative AI?
a) It can be difficult to train Generative AI models.
vi. b) Generative AI models can be biased. 1
c) Generative AI models can be used to create harmful content.
d) All of the above.

SECTION B: SUBJECTIVE TYPE QUESTIONS

Answer any 3 out of the given 5 questions on Employability Skills (2 x 3 = 6 marks)
Answer each question in 20 – 30 words.
What are green skills?

Green skills are those skills required to adapt processes, services and products to
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climate change and the environmental rules and necessities related to it. They
embrace the information, abilities, values and attitudes required to live in, develop
and support a sustainable and resource-efficient society.

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 Who is green consumer?

A green consumer is someone who is very concerned about the environment and,
Q.7 therefore, only purchases products that are environment-friendly or eco-friendly. 2
Products with little or no packaging, products made from natural ingredients and
products that are made without causing pollution are all examples of eco friendly
products.
What is sustainable development?

Sustainability is the development that satisfies the needs of the present without
compromising the capacity Employability SkillS – ClaSS iX 182 of future
generations, guaranteeing the balance between economic growth, care for the
environment and social well-being.
Sustainable development includes the following:
• reducing excessive use of resources and enhancing
resource conservation.
Q.8 • recycling and reuse of waste materials. 2
• scientific management of renewable resources,
especially bio-resources.
• planting more trees.
• green grassy patches to be interspersed between
concrete buildings.
• using more environment friendly material or
biodegradable material.
• use of technologies, which are environmental
friendly and based on efficient use of resources.
Describe any two methods of water conservation.

Conservation and management of water are essential for the survival of mankind,
plants and animals. This can be achieved by adopting the following methods:
1. Growing vegetation in the catchment areas, which will hold water in the soil and
allow it to percolate into deeper layers and contribute to formation of
ground water.
2. Constructing dams and reservoirs to regulate supply of water to the fields, as
well as to enable generation of hydroelectricity.
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3. Sewage should be treated and only the clear water should be released into the
rivers.
4. Industrial wastes (effluents) should be treated to prevent chemical and thermal
pollution of fresh water.
5. Judicious use of water in our day-to-day life.
6. Rainwater harvesting should be done by storing rainwater and recharging
groundwater.
7. Watershed, which is a single unit of land with its water drainage system includes
soil and water management for developing vegetative cover in the area.
Name any four alternate sources of energy.

Wind Energy
Q.10 2
Geothermal Energy
Solar Energy
Nuclear Energy

Answer any 4 out of the given 6 questions in 20 – 30 words each (2 x 4 = 8 marks)

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 A classification model was tested with a dataset and the following results were
obtained:
▪ True Positives (TP): 50
▪ True Negatives (TN): 30
▪ False Positives (FP): 10
▪ False Negatives (FN): 5
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Create a confusion matrix.

Reality (Yes) Reality (No)

Predicted (Yes) 50 10
Predicted (No) 05 30
What are the different methods to delete elements in a list?

Q.12 i. Using del statement 2

ii. Using the remove() function
iii. Using pop() function
What is the difference between nominal and ordinal data?
Q.13 Nominal data is categorical with no order, while ordinal data is categorical but 2
follows a specific order.
What is the main purpose of using math in AI?
Q.14 2
Math is used in AI to recognize patterns and make decisions based on data.
How is probability calculated, according to the document?
Q.15 2
Probability is calculated as the ratio of the number of favorable outcomes to the
total number of possible outcomes.
What is Generative Modelling?
Q.16 2
Generative Modelling is specific approach within Unsupervised Learning that
focuses on understanding and modelling how the data is generated.

Answer any 3 out of the given 5 questions in 50– 80 words each (4 x 3 = 12 marks)
How is statistical data represented graphically, and what are the advantages of graphical
representation?

Answer: Statistical data can be represented using various graphical techniques such as:
• Line Graphs: Useful for showing trends over time.
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• Bar Charts: Compare categorical data with rectangular bars.
• Pie Charts: Represent parts of a whole in percentages.
• Histograms: Display frequency distributions of continuous data. Graphical
representation offers an easy-to-understand format, enabling quick insights and
facilitating decision-making, especially when dealing with large datasets.
What is Data Literacy, and why is it important in the context of Artificial Intelligence
(AI)?

Answer: Data literacy refers to the ability to find, interpret, and use data effectively. In
AI, data literacy involves understanding how to collect, organize, analyze, and utilize
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data for problem-solving and decision-making. AI relies heavily on data; thus, the
ability to manage and interpret large datasets is essential. Data literacy also includes
skills like ensuring data quality and using it ethically. It allows individuals to convert
raw data into actionable insights, a process crucial in fields such as AI where data-
driven decision-making can lead to innovation and efficiency.
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 Explain the process and significance of data collection in AI projects.

Answer: Data collection is the foundational step in AI projects, involving gathering

data from various sources—both online and offline—to train machine learning models.
The significance lies in the fact that the accuracy and diversity of the data collected
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directly affect the quality of predictions made by AI models. Two main sources of data
include primary sources (e.g., surveys, interviews, experiments) and secondary sources
(e.g., databases, social media, web scraping). Proper data collection ensures that the AI
system can generalize well to unseen scenarios, making the model robust and accurate.

What are common real-life examples where probability is applied?

Answer: Probability is frequently used in everyday life, such as weather forecasting,

where forecasters predict the likelihood of rain or other weather conditions. It is also
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used in traffic planning to estimate congestion based on time and location. Sports
analysts apply probability to predict game outcomes or player performance.
Additionally, businesses use probability to assess risks and make strategic decisions.
These applications help people prepare for and manage uncertain outcomes effectively.
What is Generative AI? Write any two benefits of GEN AI.

Generative AI is a type of artificial intelligence (AI) that can create new content,
such as text, images, audio, and video. It does this by learning from existing data
and then using that knowledge to generate new and unique outputs.

• Content Creation:
Generate various types of content like articles, marketing copy, code snippets,
images, and videos quickly and efficiently, saving time and resources.
• Personalization:
Tailor content and experiences to individual users based on their preferences and
behavior, leading to higher customer engagement.
• Customer Service Improvement:
Power advanced chatbots that can provide instant, personalized responses to
customer queries, improving customer satisfaction.
• Productivity Boost:
Q.21 Automate repetitive tasks like data entry and analysis, freeing up human 4
workforce to focus on more strategic work.
• Innovation Catalyst:
Generate new ideas and concepts by exploring diverse data sets, fostering
creativity across various fields.
• Market Research Insights:
Analyze large volumes of data to identify trends and patterns, providing valuable
insights for market research and strategy development
• Design Optimization:
Generate design variations quickly, allowing for rapid prototyping and iterative
improvement in product development
• Cost Reduction:
Minimize operational costs by automating tasks and streamlining processes
• Improved Decision Making:
Provide data-driven insights and generate alternative scenarios to support better
informed decisions
• Accessibility Enhancement:
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Generate content in multiple languages and formats, making information more
accessible to a wider audience
• Research Acceleration:
Analyze complex datasets rapidly to accelerate research in fields like healthcare
and science
• Cybersecurity Enhancements:
Detect potential cyber threats by generating synthetic data to test security systems
Important Considerations:
• Ethical Implications:
Ensure responsible use of Gen AI to avoid bias, misinformation, and potential
privacy concerns
• Human Oversight:
Always review and verify AI-generated content to maintain quality and accuracy
• Data Quality:
The quality of generated content is heavily reliant on the quality of training data
used
• Technical Expertise:
Integrating Gen AI effectively often requires technical expertise to design and
manage models
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