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CBSE( N CERT ) : CLA S S I X M A T H S

A S SER T I O N & RE A S O N I N G
Q UES T I O N S
TRIANGLES
By
M . S . Ku m a r Sw a m y
TGT(M a th s )
KV G a c h i bow li
 ASSERTION & REASONING QUESTIONS
DIRECTION : In the following questions, a statement of assertion (A) is followed by a
statement of reason (R). Mark the correct choice as:
(a)Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true and reason (R) is the correct explanation
of assertion (A).
(b)Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true but reason (R) is not the correct
explanation of assertion (A).
(c) Assertion (A) is true but reason (R) is false.
(d)Assertion (A) is false but reason (R) is true.
1. Assertion : In the given figure, BO and CO are the bisectors of ∠B and ∠C respectively.
If ∠A = 50° then ∠BOC = 115°
Reason : The sum of all the interior angles of a triangle is 1800
Ans: We know that the sum of all the interior angles of a triangle is 1800
So, Reason is correct.
Now, In ΔABC, we have:
∠A + ∠B + ∠C=180° [Sum of the angles of a triangle]
⇒ 50° + ∠B + ∠C = 180°
⇒ ∠B + ∠C = 130° ⇒ ∠B + ∠C = 65° ...(i)
In ΔOBC, we have:
∠OBC + ∠OCB + ∠BOC = 180°
⇒ ∠B + ∠C + ∠BOC = 180° [Using (i)]
⇒ 65°+ ∠BOC = 180° ⇒ ∠BOC=115°
Hence, Assertion is also correct
Correct option is (a) Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true and reason
(R) is the correct explanation of assertion (A).
2. Assertion : In ∆ABC, ∠C = ∠A, BC = 4 cm and AC = 5 cm. Then, AB = 4 cm
Reason : In a triangle, angles opposite to two equal sides are equal.
Ans: We know that “In a triangle, angles opposite to two equal
sides are equal.”
So, Reason is correct.
In ∆ABC, ∠C = ∠A (Given)
Therefore, BC = AB (Sides opposite to equal angles.)
⇒ BC = AB = 4 cm
So, Assertion is also correct
But reason (R) is not the correct explanation of assertion (A).
Correct option is (b) Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true
but reason (R) is not the correct explanation of assertion (A).
3. Assertion : In ∆ABC, BC = AB and ∠B = 80°. Then, ∠A = 50°
Reason : In a triangle, angles opposite to two equal sides are equal.
Ans: We know that “In a triangle, angles opposite to two equal
sides are equal.”
So, Reason is correct.
In ∆ABC, AB = BC
⇒ ∠A = ∠C (Angles opposite to equal sides)
Let ∠A = ∠C = x
Using angle sum property of a triangle,
∠A + ∠B + ∠C = 180° ⇒ x + 80°+ x = 180° ⇒ 2x = 180°− 80°
⇒ 2x = 100° ⇒ x = 50° ⇒ ∠A = 50°
So, Assertion is also correct
Correct option is (a) Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true
and reason (R) is the correct explanation of assertion (A).
4. Assertion : In ∆ABC, D is the midpoint of BC. If DL ⊥ AB and DM ⊥ AC such that
DL = DM, then BL = CM
Reason : If two angles and the included side of one triangle are equal to two angles
and the included side of the other triangle, then the two triangles are congruent.
Ans: We know that “If two angles and the included side of one triangle are
equal to two angles and the included side of the other triangle, then the two
triangles are congruent.” - This is ASA Congruence Rule.
So, Reason is correct.
In △BDL and △CDM, we have
BD = CD (D is midpoint)
DL = DM (Given)
and ∠BLD = ∠CMD (90° each)
∴ △BDL ≅ △CDM (RHS criterion) ⇒ BL = CM (CPCT)
So, Assertion is also correct
Correct option is (b) Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true and reason (R)
is not the correct explanation of assertion (A).
5. Assertion : In the adjoining figure, X and Y are respectively two points on equal
sides AB and AC of ∆ABC such that AX = AY then CX = BY.
Reason : If two sides and the included angle of one triangle are equal to two sides
and the included angle of the other triangle, then the two triangles are congruent
Ans: We know that “If two sides and the included angle of one triangle are
equal to two sides and the included angle of the other triangle, then the two
triangles are congruent” - This is SAS Congruence Rule.
So, Reason is correct.
In △AXC and △AYB, we have
AC = AB (Given)
AX = AY (Given)
and ∠BAC = ∠CAB (Common)
∴ △AXC ≅ △AYB (SAS criterion) ⇒ CX = BY (CPCT)
So, Assertion is also correct
Correct option is (a) Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true and reason (R)
is the correct explanation of assertion (A).
6. Assertion : In the given figure, ABCD is a quadrilateral in which AB | | DC and P is
the midpoint of BC. On producing, AP and DC meet at Q then DQ = DC + AB.
Reason : If two sides and the included angle of one triangle are equal to two sides
and the included angle of the other triangle, then the two triangles are congruent
Ans: We know that “If two sides and the included angle of one triangle are
equal to two sides and the included angle of the other triangle, then the two
triangles are congruent” - This is SAS Congruence Rule.
So, Reason is correct.
In △ABP and △QCP, we have
∠BPA = ∠CPQ (Vertically opposite angle)
∠PAB = ∠PQC (Alternate angles)
and PB = PC (P is the midpoint)
∴ △ABP ≅ △QCP (AAS criterion) ⇒ AB = CQ (CPCT)
Now, DQ = DC + CQ ⇒ DQ = DC + AB (AB = CQ prove above)
So, Assertion is also correct
Correct option is (b) Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true but reason (R) is
not the correct explanation of assertion (A).
7. Assertion : Angles opposite to equal sides of a triangle are not equal.
Reason : Sides opposite to equal angles of a triangle are equal.
(a)Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true and reason (R) is the correct explanation
of assertion (A).
(b)Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true but reason (R) is not the correct
explanation of assertion (A).
(c) Assertion (A) is true but reason (R) is false.
(d)Assertion (A) is false but reason (R) is true.
Ans: We know that Angles opposite to equal sides of a triangle are equal.
So, Assertion is not correct.
Also, we know that Sides opposite to equal angles of a triangle are equal.
So, Reason is correct.
Correct option is (d) Assertion (A) is false but reason (R) is true.
8. Assertion : In ∆ABC, AB = AC and ∠B = 50⁰, then ∠C is 50⁰.
Reason : Angles opposite to equal sides of a triangle are equal.
(a)Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true and reason (R) is the
correct explanation of assertion (A).
(b)Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true but reason (R) is not
the correct explanation of assertion (A).
(c) Assertion (A) is true but reason (R) is false.
(d)Assertion (A) is false but reason (R) is true.
Ans: We know that Angles opposite to equal sides of a triangle are equal.
So, Reason is correct.
Now, In ∆ABC, AB = AC
∠B = ∠C (Angles opposite to equal sides)
⇒ ∠C = 50⁰
So, Assertion is also correct.
Correct option is (a) Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true and reason
(R) is the correct explanation of assertion (A).
9. Assertion : ΔABC and ΔDBC are two isosceles triangles on the same base BC and
vertices A and D are on the same side of BC. If AD is extended to intersect BC at E, then
ΔABD ≅ ΔACD
Reason : If in two right triangles, hypotenuse and one side of a triangle are equal to
the hypotenuse and one side of other triangle, then the two triangles are congruent.
Ans: We know that “If in two right triangles, hypotenuse and one side of
a triangle are equal to the hypotenuse and one side of other triangle,
then the two triangles are congruent.” – This is RHS Congruence Rule
So, Reason is correct
In ΔABD and ΔACD,
BD = CD (Given)
AB = AC (Given)
and AD = AD (Common side)
∴ By SSS congruence criteria, ΔABD ≅ ΔACD
So, Assertion is also correct.
Correct option is (b) Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true and
reason (R) is not the correct explanation of assertion (A).
10. Assertion : In triangles ABC and PQR,∠A = ∠P, ∠C = ∠R and AC = PR. The two
triangles are congruent by ASA congruence.
Reason : If two angles and the included side of one triangle are equal to two angles and
the included side of the other triangle, then the two triangles are congruent.
Ans: We know that “If two angles and the included side of one triangle are equal
to two angles and the included side of the other triangle, then the two triangles
are congruent.” – This is ASA Congruence Rule
So, Reason is correct
Now, In triangles ABC and PQR,∠A = ∠P, ∠C = ∠R and AC = PR.
∴ By ASA congruence criteria, Δ ABC ≅ Δ PQR
So, Assertion is also correct.
Correct option is (a) Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true and reason (R) is
the correct explanation of assertion (A).
11. Assertion : In ∆ABC and ∆PQR, AB = PQ, AC = PR and ∠BAC = ∠QPR then
∆ABC ≅ ∆PQR
Reason : Both the triangles are congruent by SSS congruence.
(a)Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true and reason
(R) is the correct explanation of assertion (A).
(b)Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true but reason
(R) is not the correct explanation of assertion (A).
(c) Assertion (A) is true but reason (R) is false.
(d)Assertion (A) is false but reason (R) is true.
Ans: In ∆ABC and ∆PQR,
AB = PQ, AC = PR and ∠BAC = ∠QPR (Given)
then ∆ABC ≅ ∆PQR by ASA Congruence Rule
So, Assertion (A) is true.
But Reason (R) is false.
Correct option is (c) Assertion (A) is true but reason (R) is false.
12. Assertion: In the given figure, BE and CF are two equal altitudes of ΔABC then
ΔABE ≅ ΔACF
Reason: If two angles and one side of one triangle are equal to two angles and the
corresponding side of the other triangle, then the two triangles are congruent.
Ans: We know that “If two angles and one side of one triangle are equal to
two angles and the corresponding side of the other triangle, then the two
triangles are congruent.” – This is AAS Congruence Rule
So, Reason (R) is true.
In △ABE and △ACF, we have
BE = CF (Given)
∠BEA = ∠CFA = 90°
∠A = ∠A (Common)
∴ △ABE ≅ △ACF (By AAS Congruence rule)
So, Assertion (A) is also true.
Correct option is (a) Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true and reason
(R) is the correct explanation of assertion (A).
13. Assertion: In ABC, ∠A = ∠ C and BC = 4 cm and AC = 3 cm then the length of
side AB = 3 cm.
Reason: Sides opposite to equal angles of a triangle are equal.
Ans: We know that Sides opposite to equal angles of a triangle are
equal.
So, Reason is correct.
Now, In ∆ABC, ∠A = ∠C (Given)
AB = CB (Sides opposite to equal sides)
⇒ AB = 4 cm
So, Assertion is not correct.
Correct option is (d) Assertion (A) is false but reason (R) is true.
14. Assertion : If the altitudes from two vertices of a triangle to the opposite sides are
equal, then the triangle is an isosceles triangle.
Reason: If two angles and one side of one triangle are equal to two angles and the
corresponding side of the other triangle, then the two triangles are congruent.
Ans: We know that “If two angles and one side of one triangle are equal
to two angles and the corresponding side of the other triangle, then the
two triangles are congruent.” – This is AAS Congruence Rule
So, Reason is correct
In △ABL and △ACM,
BL = CM (Given)
∠BAL = ∠CAM (Common angle)
∠ALB = ∠AMC = 90°
∴ △ABL ≅ △ACM (AAS criterion) ⇒ AB = AC (CPCT)
Hence, ∆ABC is an isosceles triangle.
So, Assertion (A) is also true.
Correct option is (a) Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true and
reason (R) is the correct explanation of assertion (A).
15. Assertion: Two angles measures a – 60° and 123° – 2a. If each one is opposite
to equal sides of an isosceles triangle, then the value of a is 61°.
Reason: Sides opposite to equal angles of a triangle are equal.
Ans: We know that Sides opposite to equal angles of a triangle are equal.
So, Reason is correct.
Since angles opposite to equal sides of an isosceles triangle are equal,
therefore a – 60° = 123° – 2a
⇒ 3a = 123° + 60° = 183°
⇒ a = = 61°
So, Assertion is also correct.
But reason (R) is not the correct explanation of assertion (A)
Correct option is (b) Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true and reason
(R) is not the correct explanation of assertion (A).
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