Mathematics Test Paper – Class 9
Maximum Marks: 80 | Time: 3 hours
(Chapters: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8)
General Instructions:
1. All questions are compulsory.
2. Use of a calculator is not permitted.
3. Draw neat and labelled diagrams wherever necessary.
4. Figures are not drawn to scale unless stated.
Section A (MCQs & One-word Type) – 1×6 = 6 Marks
Q1. The decimal expansion of 11/25 is: (a) terminating (b) non-terminating repeating (c) non-terminating non-re
Q2. If x^2 - 6x + 9 is factored, we get: (a) (x - 9)(x - 1) (b) (x - 3)(x - 3) (c) (x + 3)(x - 3) (d) none
Q3. The coordinates of the point on the y-axis equidistant from (5, 0) and (–5, 0) is: (a) (0,0) (b) (0,5) (c) (0,–5) (
Q4. If lines intersect at a unique point, the system has: (a) infinitely many solutions (b) unique solution (c) no so
Q5. In ∆ABC, if ∠A = 90°, ∠B = 45°, then ∠C is: (a) 45° (b) 90° (c) 60° (d) none
Q6. In a rhombus, diagonals are: (a) equal and bisect each other (b) bisect each other at right angles (c) only e
Section B (Short Answer) – 2×6 = 12 Marks
Q7. Express 0.■57 as a fraction in simplest form.
Q8. Divide 4x^3 + 3x^2 - 7x - 6 by x + 2.
Q9. In the figure below, find the distance between points A(-2, 4) and B(3, -2).
Q10. Write the pair of linear equations: 'The difference between two numbers is 8 and their sum is 20.' Solve gr
Q11. In ∆XYZ, XM is the median. If XY = XZ and M is the midpoint of YZ, prove ∆XMY ≅ ∆XMZ. Hence, show X
Q12. In parallelogram ABCD, show that the diagonals AC and BD bisect each other.
Section C (Case-based & Figure Oriented) – 3×6 = 18 Marks
Q13. (Case Study on Triangles) In ∆ABC, D and E are points on sides AB and AC respectively such that DE ■
(i) Prove that AD/AB = AE/AC
(ii) If AD = 3 cm, AB = 9 cm, AE = 4 cm, find AC.
(iii) Name the theorem used.
Q14. (Case Study on Linear Equations) A garden is in the form of a rectangle whose length is 3 m more than tw
(i) Form a pair of linear equations.
(ii) Represent graphically.
(iii) Find the length and breadth of the garden.
Q15. (Case Study on Quadrilaterals) A quadrilateral PQRS is drawn with diagonals PR and QS intersecting at O
(i) If PO = OR and QO = OS, prove PQRS is a parallelogram.
(ii) If PR = QS, is it a rectangle? Justify.
(iii) Give one real-life example.
Section D (Long Answer) – 4×11 = 44 Marks
Q16. Simplify: (√72 + √32)/(√18 + √8) - (√98 - √2)/√2
Q17. If (x + 1/x) = 4, find (a) x^2 + 1/x^2 (b) x^3 + 1/x^3
Q18. In the figure, ∆ABC is right-angled at A. A circle with center O touches sides AB and AC at P and Q,
and also touches BC at R. Prove that: (i) BP = BR (ii) CQ = CR (iii) AB + AC = BC
Q19. In the figure, two parallel lines AB and CD are intersected by a transversal PQ at X and Y.
Prove that: (i) ∠AXY = ∠CYX (ii) ∠XAY + ∠XYC = 180° (iii) ∆AXY ~ ∆CYX