Download the Karnataka 9th Class Kannada SA1 Question Paper 2025 PDF free, along with the 2024 papers. The 2025 paper is for 100 marks, 3 hours 15 minutes, 45 questions, without answers. Papers are set at district or school level on the state syllabus, so the questions differ, but the pattern is similar.
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| Year | Paper | Download |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Karnataka Class 9 SA1 Question Paper 2025 Kannada | View PDF |
| 2024 | Karnataka Class 9 Mid Term Question Paper 2024 Kannada | View PDF |
Karnataka 9th Class Kannada SA1 Question Paper 2025 – Quick Facts
| Board | Karnataka State Syllabus (KSEAB) |
| Class | Class 9 |
| Exam | SA1 (Summative Assessment 1 / mid term) exam – September–October |
| Subject | Kannada |
| Papers on this page | 2025, 2024 |
| Marks and time | 100 marks, 3 hours 15 minutes |
| Answers | Not included |
| Medium | Kannada |
Karnataka 9th Class Kannada SA1 Question Paper 2025 – Read Online
Karnataka 9th Class Kannada SA1 Question Paper 2025 – Paper Pattern
How the 2025 paper is set (read from the paper itself):
| Section | What is asked | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| I | MCQs on grammar, one mark each | 6 × 1 = 6 |
| II | Complete the word analogy | 4 × 1 = 4 |
| III | One-sentence answers | 7 × 1 = 7 |
| IV | Answers in 3-4 sentences | 10 × 2 = 20 |
| V | Write about authors/poets | 2 × 3 = 6 |
| VI to VIII | Prosody (metre), figure of speech, explain a proverb | 3 + 3 + 3 = 9 |
| IX | Explain with context and special meaning | 5 × 3 = 15 |
| X to XII | Complete a verse, poem summary and answers in 8-10 sentences | 4 + 4 + 8 = 16 |
| XIII to XV | Unseen prose passage, letter writing, essay | 4 + 5 + 5 = 14 |
Chapters Asked in the 2025 Paper
- Prose lessons on Dr. Radhakrishnan
- Bhishma and Krishna (Mahabharata)
- Poems on Rama's counsel and Abhayaruchi
- Letter writing (leave letter to the class teacher)
- Essay on educational tours and mobile phone use
How to Score Well – Tips from the 2025 Paper
- Section IX asks for the context and special meaning (swarasya) of quoted lines, 3 marks each, so learn who says what.
- The paper has a letter (5 marks) and an essay of at least 10 sentences (5 marks); practise both formats.
- Prosody and figure-of-speech questions need the syllable breakdown and definition.
- Solve the 2025 paper in one sitting with a timer, then the older papers, and revise the chapters where you lose marks.
Karnataka 9th Class Kannada SA1 Question Paper – FAQs
Is the Karnataka 9th Class Kannada SA1 Question Paper 2026 available?
Not yet. We add it here as soon as we get it; the 2025 paper is the latest one on this page.
Does the Karnataka 9th Class Kannada SA1 Question Paper have answers?
No, it has only the questions. Check your answers with your textbook and the study material linked above.
Which medium is the Karnataka 9th Class Kannada SA1 Question Paper in?
The 2025 paper is in Kannada.
How many marks is the Karnataka 9th Class Kannada SA1 Question Paper?
The 2025 paper is for 100 marks, 3 hours 15 minutes, 45 questions – I: 6 × 1 = 6; II: 4 × 1 = 4; III: 7 × 1 = 7; IV: 10 × 2 = 20; V: 2 × 3 = 6.
Which chapters come in the Karnataka 9th Class Kannada SA1 exam?
In the 2025 paper: Prose lessons on Dr. Radhakrishnan; Bhishma and Krishna; Poems on Rama’s counsel and Abhayaruchi; Letter writing; Essay on educational tours and mobile phone use.
Is the Karnataka 9th Class Kannada SA1 Question Paper the same for every school?
Papers are set at district or school level on the state syllabus, so the questions differ, but the pattern is similar.
Where can I download the Karnataka 9th Class Kannada SA1 Question Paper PDF?
From the table on this page – every paper is a free PDF you can read online or download.