Sample paper of TERM 1
Class IX (2023-24)
Subject- Mathematics
Time:- 3 Hrs. M.M.:80
General instructions:-
(i) This question paper contains 38 questions that are compulsory.
(ii) Question paper is divided into FIVE sections section A, B, C, D and E.
(iii) In section A-question number 1 to 18 are multiple choice questions (MCQs) and
question number 19 and 20 are Assertion- Reason based questions of 1 mark
each.
(iv) In section B-question number 21 to 25 are Very Short Answer(VSA) type
questions of 2 marks each.
(v) In section C-question number 26 to 31 are Short Answer(SA) type questions
carrying 3 marks each.
(vi) In section D-question number 32 to 35 are Long Answer(LA) type questions
carrying 5 marks each.
(vii) In section E-question number 36 to 38 are case based integrated units of
assessment questions carrying 4 marks each. Internal choice is provided in 2
marks questions in each case -study.
(viii) There is no overall choice. However, an internal choice has been provided in 2
questions in section B, 2 questions in section C, 2 questions in section D and
questions in section E.
Section A
Q1. Which of the following is irrational?
4 12
a) 9
b) c) 7 d) 81
3
Q2. Decimal representation of a rational number cannot be
a) terminating b)non-terminating
c) non-terminating repeating d) non-terminating non-repeating
3 −1/3 12
Q3. The Product of 2. 2 . 32 equals
12 12
a) 32 b) 2 c) 2 d) 2
2
Q4. If 𝑥+ 1 is a factor of the polynomial 2𝑥 + k𝑥 , then the value of k is:
a) -3 b) 4 c) 2 d) -2
2 2
Q5.One of the factors of (1 + 7𝑥) + (49𝑥 – 1) is:
a) x – 7 b) 7 – x c) 7x – 1 d) 14x
Q6. The graph of linear equation x-2y = 2, cuts the y-axis at:
a) (2,0) b) (0,2) c) (0,-1) d) (1,1)
Q7. The linear equation 4x – 10y = 14 has:
a) A unique solution b) Two solutions
c) Infinitely many solutions d) No solutions
Q8. The coordinates of the point which lies on x-axis at a distance of 4 units in negative
direction of x-axis is
a) (5, 4) b) (4, 0) c) (0, -4) d) (-4, 0)
Q9. Abscissa of a point is negative in
a) I and II quadrant b) I and IV quadrant
c) IV quadrant only d) II and III quadrant
Q10. Which of the following statements is true?
a) Only one line can pass through a single point.
b) There is an infinite number of lines which pass through two distinct points.
c) A terminated line can be produced indefinitely on both the sides
d) If two circles are equal, then their radii are unequal.
Q11.The line drawn from the center of the circle to any point on its circumference is
called:
a) Radius b) Diameter c) Sector d) Arc.
Q12. The diagonals of the rectangle ABCD intersect at O. If ∠COD = 78°, then ∠OAB
is:
a) 35° b) 51° c) 70° d) 110°
Q13. In the given figure, if ∠ AOC = 50° then (∠AOD + ∠COB) is equal to
a) 100° b) 130° c) 140° d)260°
Q14. In the given figure, AB || CD then value of x is
a) 45° b)60° c) 90° d) 105°
Q15. Two angles whose sum is equal to 180° are called:
a) Vertically opposite angles b) Complementary angles
c) Adjacent angles d) Supplementary angles
Q16. In two triangles DEF and PQR, if DE = QR, EF = PR and FD = PQ, then
a) ∆DEF ≅ ∆PQR b) ∆FED ≅ ∆PRQ
c) ∆EDF ≅ ∆RPQ d) ∆PQR ≅ ∆EFD
Q17. In ∆ABC, BC = AB and ∠B = 80°. Then ∠A is equal to:
a) 80° b)40° c)50° d)100°
Q18. It is given that Δ ABC ≅ Δ FDE and AB = 5 cm, ∠B = 40° and ∠A = 80°. Then
which of the following is true?
a) DF = 5 cm, ∠F = 60° b) DF = 5 cm, ∠E = 60°
c) DE = 5 cm, ∠E = 60° d) DE = 5 cm, ∠D = 40°
Assertion-Reason Questions ( Q.19 and Q.20)
Directions: 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
(c) Assertion (A) is true but Reason (R) is false.
(d) Assertion (A) is false but Reason (R) is true.
Q19. Assertion (A): The side of an equilateral triangle is 6 cm then its altitude is 2 3 cm.
3
Reason (R):The height of an equilateral triangle of side a is 2
a.
Q20. Assertion (A): Given two distinct points, there is a unique line that passes through
them.
Reason (R): If A, B and C are three points on a line and B lies between A and C then
AB + BC = AC.
Section B
𝑝
Q21. Express the rational number 0.4545.......... in the form of 𝑞
where p and q are
integers and q≠0.
Q22. Factorise x2 – 1 – 2a – a2.
OR
2 2
Compute the value of 9x + 4y if xy = 6 and 3x + 2y = 12.
Q23. Find the value of p, if x = 2, y = 1 is a solution of the equation 2x + 3y = p.
Q24. In ΔABC, AD is the perpendicular bisector of BC. Show that ΔABC is an isosceles
triangle in which AB = AC.
Q25. In the given figure, lines AB, CD and EF intersect at O.
Find the measure of ∠AOC and ∠COF.
OR
If PQ and RS are two intersecting lines which meet at point O.
If ∠ POR : ∠ ROQ= 5:7. Find ∠ POR and ∠ ROQ.
Section C
Q26. Represent √5 on the number line and justify your answer.
Q27. Identify the quadrant in which the point A (3, -2) and B (-4,-5) lies.
Now find the value of (4 х ordinate of point B + 3 х abscissa of point A).
Q28. In the given figure, if AB = AC, ∠BAD = ∠CAE then prove that Δ ADE is an
isosceles triangle.
OR
Prove that medians of equilateral triangles are equal.
Q29. In the given figure QP ∥ LM, find the value of x.
7+ 2 2
Q30. If = a - b 2, find the value of a and b.
7− 2 2
Q31. If A (2k-2,4-2k) is a solution of the equation 2x -7y + 5=0, find k. Hence find
coordinates of the point A.
OR
Priyanka and Aarti decided to donate ₹ 1600 for Army widows. Let Priyanka’s share
as ‘x’ and Aarti’s share as ‘y’.
(i) Write it in the form of a linear equation in two variables.
(ii) If Priyanka donates thrice the amount donated by Aarti, then find the amount
donated by both of them.
Section D
Q32. a) Factorise: 16x² + 4y² + 9z² – 16xy – 12yz + 24xz (2)
3 3 3
b) If p +q+ r = 9, find the value of (3 − 𝑝) + (3 − 𝑞) +(3 − 𝑟) (3)
Or
3 2
Factorise: 𝑥 + 6𝑥 +11x +6. (5)
𝑎+1 𝑎
16 х 2 −4х2
Q33. Simplify :-
𝑎+2 𝑎+1
16 х 2 −2 х2
Or
Simplify :-
7 3
10 + 3
- 6+ 5
2 5
- 3 2
15 + 3 2
Q34. In the given figure AB=CD, CE=BF and ∠ACE= ∠DBF. Prove that
(i) Δ ACE ⩭ ΔDBF (3)
(ii) EC II BF (2)
Q35. (i) Express 2x = 5 in the form of ax + by + c = 0 and write the value of a, b and c.
(2)
(ii) Write three solutions for the equation : πx + y = 9 (3)
Section E
Q36. A school planned a picnic at an amusement park. Students enjoyed various rides.
Their teacher took photographs of them riding on a roller coaster. Teacher showed
them the photograph and told them that the part of the roller coaster shown in 2nd
2
figure is a parabola which is represented by the expression f(x) = -12𝑥 +7x -1
Fig .1 Fig. 2
a) Write the degree of f(x). (1)
b)Find f(0) + f(1). (1)
c) Factorize the given polynomial f(x). (2)
Q37. Scotland came up with an innovative idea where they designed and installed
Scotland’s Sustainable Renewable Technologies (SRT), the 48.25 kW installation
which provides 85% of the power used by this pyramid-shaped headquarters of Survey
Solutions at Bilston Glen, Loanhead, Edinburgh.
a) The dimensions of the triangular face shown in the figure are 100m, 150m and 100m.
Find the area of this face of the pyramid.(Given 7 = 2.65 ) (2)
b) The company decided to cover all the triangular faces of the pyramid with solar
panels.Find the cost of constructing all the solar panels of the building if the cost of
construction is ₹ 20000 per sq. metre. (2)
Q38. Rahul's mother planned a birthday party on Rahul's birthday and invited his friends.
His mother planned a game and placed a packet of chips, a ball, a basket of fruits, a
box of chocolates and a teddy bear as gifts. The child has to start the game from the
origin. Read the instructions carefully and answer the following questions:
a)What are the coordinates of a point where the teddy bear is placed? (1)
b)Which object is placed at a distance of 6 units from the y-axis? (1)
c) Rahul's mother gave instructions to a child who is at starting position to move 3 units to
his right and again 2 units to his right and pick the gift. Which gift will he get?And write
the coordinates of the gift where it is placed? (2)
