Free Introduction to Euclid's Geometry 03 Practice Test - 9th Grade
Question 1
Find the measure of ∠2, ∠3 and ∠4 from the given figure.
75∘, 75∘, 105∘
75∘, 85∘, 105∘
105∘, 75∘, 75∘
105∘, 75∘, 105∘
SOLUTION
Solution : D
From the figure given in the question, we can observe that
∠3 = 75∘
(Vertically opposite angles)
∠2 +75∘ = 180∘
(Angles on a straight line)
⇒ ∠2 = 180∘- 75∘ = 105∘
∠2 = ∠4
(Vertically opposite angles)
⇒∠4 = 105°
Question 2
Match the following:
1-a, 2-b, 3-c
1-b, 2-a, 3-c
1-c, 2-b, 3-a
1-b, 2-c, 3-a
SOLUTION
Solution : D
An angle whose measure is less than 90∘ is called an acute angle.
An angle whose measure is greater than 90∘, but less than 180∘ is called an obtuse angle.
An angle whose measure is 90∘ is called a right angle.
Question 3
Pick an option which gives the meaning of the word - Geometry.
SOLUTION
Solution : C
Geometry consists of two words: Geo (meaning Earth) and Metry (or Metron meaning measurement). The meaning of geometry is 'measurement of the earth'.
In mathematical terms, geometry is the branch of mathematics where we study about different shapes and their properties. The mathematician who works in the field of geometry is called Geometer.
Question 4
If QP ∥ BC, what is the measure of ∠QAB ?
33 ∘
y
SOLUTION
Solution : B
Since ⟷AP and ⟷BC are parallel and considering AB as the transversal, we have:
∠QAB=∠ABC=y [alternate angles are equal]
Question 5
Aruna drew 3 lines CD, KA, TP such that:
CD = KA
CD = TP
What is the relation between KA and TP?
SOLUTION
Solution : B and C
Euclid's axiom states that - 'Things which are equal to the same thing are equal to one another'. Hence CD = KA = TP.
Therefore,
KA + TP = CD + CD = 2 CD
Question 6
Which of the following is not true about a straight line segment?
SOLUTION
Solution : C
Given any straight line segment, a circle can be drawn having the segment as radius and one endpoint as the centre is the postulate given by Euclid.
A circle cannot be drawn for any given line segment as its diameter and any point on it as the centre.
Question 7
All right angles are
SOLUTION
Solution : Euclid in his book Elements gave 5 postulates. One of his postulates stated that:
'All right angles are congruent'.
Question 8
Identify Playfair's postulate from the following :
SOLUTION
Solution : C
Playfair was a Scottish mathematician who's postulate is a simple equivalent version of the parallel postulate of Euclid. Playfair's postulate states that- ' Given a line in a plane and a point outside the line in the same plane, there is a unique line passing through the given point and parallel to the given line.'
Question 9
⟷AB and ⟷CD, are straight lines. Which one of these lines is a transversal with respect to the other?
⟷AB only
⟷CD only
either of ⟷AB or ⟷CD
neither of ⟷AB nor ⟷CD
SOLUTION
Solution : D
A transversal is a line which intersects two (or more) lines in two (or more) distinct points. However, in this case, either of the lines⟷AB and ⟷CD, intersect only in one point. Hence, neither of ⟷AB and ⟷CD, can be a transversal.
Question 10
How many theorems did Euclid give in his book - Elements?
5
7
465
1456
SOLUTION
Solution : C
A theorem is a proposition that has been proved logically on the basis of previously established statements. In total, see the following table:
