ST.

XAVIER’S SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL, DELHI – 110 054

Class 9 Time: 3 hrs.
22-9-2023 MID TERM EXAMINATION - MATHEMATICS Max. Marks : 80

General Instructions:
i) This Question Paper has 5 Sections A - E.
ii) Section A has 20 MCQs carrying 1 mark each.
iii) Section B has 5 questions carrying 02 marks each.
iv) Section C has 6 questions carrying 03 marks each.
v) Section D has 4 questions carrying 05 marks each.
vi) Section E has 3 case based integrated units of assessment (04 marks each) with sub-parts
of the values of 1,1 and 2 marks each respectively.
vii) All Questions are compulsory. However, an internal choice in 2 Qs of 5 marks, 2 Qs of 3 marks
and 2 Questions of 2marks has been provided. An internal choice has been provided in the
2 marks questions of Section E.

SECTION – A

1. The distance of a point (-6, -3) from the x-axis is:

a) 6 units b) 3 units c) -6 units d) -3 units

2. In ∆ABC, AB = AC and ∠B = 70° then ∠A is equal to

a) 30° b) 35° c) 40° d) 55°

3. Zero of the polynomial, p(x) = 7x + 5 is

−7 5 7 −5
a) b) c) d)
5 7 5 7

4. The point which lies on y-axis at a distance of 5 units in the negative direction of y-axis is
a) (0, 5) b) (5, 0) c) (0, -5) d) (-5, 0)

5. The value of the polynomial p(x) = 2 + x + x2 – x3 at x = -2 is

a) 10 b) 12 c) -12 d) -10

6. The value of x in the given figure is C

a) 20°
b) 30°
c) 40° 4x 60°
d) 15°
A O B
7. Every rational number is
a) A natural number b) an integer
c) a real number d) a whole number

8. The number of solutions of the linear equation 2x + 3y = 1 is

a) 2 b) 3 c) infinite d) 0

9. The degree of the polynomial 9x5+ 8x3 +0x7– 8x + 2 is

a) 7 b) 5 c) 3 d) 1

10. If the point (3, 2) satisfies the equation 3y = ax + 5, then the value of a is
1 −1 1 −1
a) b) c) d)
5 5 3 3

11. The measure of an angle is five times its complement. The measure of the angle is
a) 25° b) 35° c) 65° d) 75°

12. The product of (6 + √3) and (6 - √3)is

a) 3 b) -3 c) 6 d) 33

13. In the given fig., if l ||m and ∠1 : ∠2 = 2 : 3, then ∠2 is

a) 36o
b) 72o
c) 108o
d) 126o
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14. Abscissa of all points lying on y-axis is

a) 0 b) 1 c) -1 d) any number

15. In two triangles ABC and PQR, if AB = QR, BC = PR and CA = PQ then

a) ∆ABC≅ ∆PQR b) ∆CBA ≅ ∆PRQ
c) ∆BAC ≅ ∆RPQ d) ∆PQR ≅ ∆BCA

16. √9 is a _____________ number.

a) rational b) irrational
c) Neither rational nor irrational d) cannot be explained

17. If ∆ABC ≅ ∆PQR. If AB = 5 cm, ∠B = 40° and ∠A = 80°, then which of the following is true
a) QP = 5 cm, P = 60° b) QP = 5 cm, R = 60°
c) QR = 5 cm, P = 60° d) QR = 5 cm, Q = 40°

18. Degree of a constant polynomial is

a) 0 b) 1 c) any real number d) not defined

In the following questions (19-20) statements of Assertion (A) is followed by a statement of Reason (R).
Choose the correct option:
19. Assertion (A) : If two adjacent angles ∠AOB = 2(x – 1) and ∠BOC = 3x +2 forms a linear pair,
for x = 36°.
Reason (R) : If a ray stands on a line, the sum of two adjacent angles formed is 180°.
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 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.

20. Assertion (A) : √2, √3 are examples of irrational numbers.

𝑝
Reason (R) : An irrational number can be expressed in the form of 𝑞
,𝑞 ≠ 0.
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 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.
Section – B A
21. In the figure, AB = AC and D and E are
points on the side BC such
that BD = EC. Prove that AD = AE.

B D E C
−6 −5
22. Find four rational numbers between 𝑎𝑛𝑑 .
7 6
(OR)
6 𝑥 5 2𝑥 125
Find x if : ( ) ( ) = .
5 6 216

1
23. If p(x) = 2x2 – x + 3 then evaluate p(-2) – p(2)
(OR)
Factorize 125x3y – 343y

24. Find the coordinates of the point

i) which lies on x-axis and y-axis both
ii) whose abscissa is 6 and which lies on x-axis

25. Prove that the angles opposite to equal sides of an isosceles triangle are equal.
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SECTION – C
2 −5 1
26. Simplify : (i) 23 x 2 3 x 83 (ii) 5√8 + 2√32 - 2√2

27. AD is an altitude of an isosceles triangle ABC in which AB = AC. Show that

i) AD bisects BC ii) AD bisects A
(OR)
It is given that XYZ = 76° and XY is produced to a point P. Draw a figure from the given
information. If ray YR bisects ZYP. Find XYR and reflex RYP.

28. If two lines intersect each other then prove that the vertically opposite angles are equal.

29. Factorize : 2x3 + x2 – 13x + 6 (OR) Factorize : 8a3 – 27b3 +8c3 + 36abc

30. Add: 0.6 + 0.7̅ + 0.47̅

31. AB and CD are two intersecting

lines as shown in the figure.
If AOC = 50° and POB = 90°,
find POC and POD.

SECTION – D
7+3√5 7−3√5
32. Find the value of a and b if - = a + √5b
3+ √5 3− √5
D A
33. In the right ∆ABC, right angled at C, M is the mid point of
hypotenuse AB. C is joined to M and produced to a point D
such that DM = CM. Point D is joined to B. Show that
(i) ∆AMC  ∆BMD M
(ii) DBC is a right angle
(iii) ∆DBC  ∆ACB B C
(OR)
State and prove ASA congruence for triangles.

34. Prove that (a + b)3 – (a – b)3 – 6a2b + 6b3 = 8b3

(OR)
1
Verify that : x3 + y3 + z3 – 3xyz = (x + y + z)[ (x – y)2 + (y – z)2 + (z – x)2]
2

35. If a transversal intersects two lines such that the bisectors of a pair of corresponding angles are
parallel then prove that the two lines are parallel.
SECTION – E
36. Raghav owns a square field having area 9x2 +12x + 4. He fenced a rectangular region for cows
in the interior of the field having area given by x2 + x – 2.
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Using the above information, answer the following questions:

i) Find the side of the square field.
ii) If p(x) and g(x) represents the two polynomials respectively then find the sum of the
degrees of p(x) and g(x).
iii) What are the dimensions of the rectangular region?
(OR)
If p(x) = 6x2 + 17x + 5 represents the rectangular region then find p(–2).

37. A pendant is given a dainty dazzle look is crafted in white gold. It is triangular in shape and
studded with three diamonds. The sketch originally drawn by the artist designer is shown with
measurement details as AB = AC = 13mm, BD = CD = 5mm. Answer the questions :

i) Show that ∆ABD ≅ ∆ACD

ii) Show that ∆ABP ≅ ∆ACP
iii) If BDC = 100° then find the measure of DBC.
(OR)
If the equal sides AB and AC of this pendant are 13 mm and its height from A to BC is 5 mm
then find the length BP.

38. The autorickshaw fare in a city is charged as Rs. 10 for the first kilometer and Rs. 4 per kilometer
for subsequent distance covered. The linear equation that represents the above statement is
𝑦−6
x= where x is the total distance covered and y is the fare charged for the journey.
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i) What amount will a person has to pay if he travels 12 km?
ii) How many solutions does the above linear equation can have?
iii) Write the above equation in the form of ax + by + c = 0 and write the value of a,
b and c.
(OR)
Find the distance travelled by a person if he has paid Rs. 202 at the end of his journey?

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