NCERT Science Class 9: Must-Read Chapters for BPSC TRE 4.0”
The NCERT Class 9 Science textbook is a goldmine for BPSC TRE 4.0 aspirants. Whether you're targeting General Science MCQs or descriptive answers in the mains, this book offers foundational knowledge in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. This post highlights the most important chapters and how to prepare them smartly.
1. Why Class 9 NCERT?
The BPSC TRE exam often tests conceptual clarity, especially from middle school science. Class 9 offers the base for environmental science, human biology, and physical concepts that appear in the TRE paper. Many factual and analytical questions directly come from this level.
2. High-Weightage Chapters
Here are the must-read chapters from the NCERT Class 9 Science book:
Matter in Our Surroundings (Chemistry): States of matter, properties
Is Matter Around Us Pure?: Mixtures, solutions, separation methods
Cell - The Fundamental Unit of Life (Biology): Cell structure, organelles
Tissues: Plant & animal tissues—diagrams very important
Motion & Force (Physics): Basic laws of motion, equations, units
Natural Resources (EVS): Air, water, soil, and pollution—directly linked to EVS section
Improvement in Food Resources: Agriculture, animal husbandry, GM crops
3. Study Strategy
Read line by line: Highlight key terms and definitions
Draw Diagrams: Practice tissues, cells, and separation techniques
Solve In-Text Questions: Don’t skip the blue-box and end-of-chapter exercises
Make Short Notes: Create 1-pager summaries for revision
Mock MCQs: Use BPSC apps or books that frame questions from Class 9
4. Common Question Types in TRE
Assertion & Reason type MCQs (e.g., Diffusion in gases)
Diagram-based questions from “Tissues” or “Cell”
Definition + Application (e.g., What is a colloid? Give 2 examples)
Class 9 Science NCERT is not just a school book—it's your blueprint for cracking the science section of BPSC TRE 4.0. Read it with purpose, make revision notes, and combine it with mock tests. The more command you have here, the easier it is to score in both MCQs and mains.