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MODEL TEST PAPER
CLASS: IX | MATHEMATICS
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Max. Marks: 80 Time: 3 Hours
General Instructions:
1. This question paper contains 38 questions.
2. Section A: Q. 1-20 (1 Mark each)
3. Section B: Q. 21-25 (2 Marks each)
4. Section C: Q. 26-31 (3 Marks each)
5. Section D: Q. 32-35 (5 Marks each)
6. Section E: Q. 36-38 (4 Marks each, Case Study)
7. Calculators are NOT allowed.
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SECTION – A (Multiple Choice Questions)
(1 Mark Each)
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1. Which of the following is an irrational number?
(a) sqrt(4/9)
(b) sqrt(12) / sqrt(3)
(c) sqrt(7)
(d) sqrt(81)
2. The value of 32^(1/5) is:
(a) 16
(b) 2
(c) 4
(d) 8
3. The degree of the zero polynomial is:
(a) 0
(b) 1
(c) Any real number
(d) Not defined
4. If (x + 1) is a factor of the polynomial 2x^2 + kx, then k is:
(a) -2
(b) -3
(c) 4
(d) 2
5. The point (-3, 5) lies in which quadrant?
(a) I Quadrant
(b) II Quadrant
(c) III Quadrant
(d) IV Quadrant
6. The equation x = 7 in two variables can be written as:
(a) 1.x + 1.y = 7
(b) 1.x + 0.y = 7
(c) 0.x + 1.y = 7
(d) 0.x + 0.y = 7
7. Any point on the x-axis is of the form:
(a) (x, y)
(b) (0, y)
(c) (x, 0)
(d) (x, x)
8. If (2, 0) is a solution of 2x + 3y = k, then the value of k is:
(a) 4
(b) 6
(c) 5
(d) 2
9. In a figure where AB || CD, if angle APQ = 50 and angle PRD = 127, find y.
(a) 50
(b) 77
(c) 127
(d) 63.5
10. The sum of all angles around a point is:
(a) 90
(b) 180
(c) 360
(d) 270
11. An angle is 14 degrees more than its complement. What is its measure?
(a) 42
(b) 52
(c) 38
(d) 48
12. A diagonal of a parallelogram divides it into two:
(a) Congruent triangles
(b) Equilateral triangles
(c) Right triangles
(d) Isosceles triangles
13. The quadrilateral formed by joining the mid-points of the sides of a quadrilateral PQRS is a
rectangle if:
(a) PQRS is a rectangle
(b) PQRS is a parallelogram
(c) Diagonals of PQRS are perpendicular
(d) Diagonals of PQRS are equal
14. If angles A, B, C, and D of a quadrilateral are in ratio 3:7:6:4, then ABCD is a:
(a) Rhombus
(b) Parallelogram
(c) Trapezium
(d) Kite
15. In a histogram, the area of each rectangle is proportional to:
(a) Class mark
(b) Class size
(c) Frequency
(d) Cumulative frequency
16. The class mark of the class 90-120 is:
(a) 90
(b) 105
(c) 115
(d) 120
17. The graph of 2x + 3y = 6 cuts the y-axis at the point:
(a) (2, 0)
(b) (0, 3)
(c) (3, 0)
(d) (0, 2)
18. Which is NOT a polynomial?
(a) x^2 + sqrt(2)x + 5
(b) x + 1/x
(c) x^3 - 5
(d) 5x^2 + 2
-- ASSERTION REASONING --
19. Assertion (A): The point (0, 4) lies on the y-axis.
Reason (R): The x-coordinate of a point on the y-axis is zero.
(a) Both true, R explains A.
(b) Both true, R does not explain A.
(c) A true, R false.
(d) A false, R true.
20. Assertion (A): sqrt(2) + sqrt(3) is an irrational number.
Reason (R): The sum of two irrational numbers is always irrational.
(a) Both true, R explains A.
(b) Both true, R does not explain A.
(c) A true, R false.
(d) A false, R true.
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SECTION – B (Very Short Answer)
(2 Marks Each)
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21. Find the value of the polynomial 5x - 4x^2 + 3 at x = -1.
22. Express 0.474747... in the form p/q.
OR
Simplify: (2sqrt(3) + sqrt(5)) (2sqrt(3) - sqrt(5)).
23. In which quadrant do these points lie: (-2, 4), (3, -1), (-1, 0), (1, 2)?
24. Angles of a quadrilateral are in the ratio 3:5:9:13. Find all the angles.
25. Lines XY and MN intersect at O. If angle POY = 90 and a:b = 2:3, find c.
OR
Find x and y if AB || CD, angle APQ = 50, and angle PRD = 127.
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SECTION – C (Short Answer)
(3 Marks Each)
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26. Rationalize the denominator: 1 / (sqrt(7) - sqrt(6)).
27. Factorize: 27y^3 + 125z^3.
OR
Evaluate (99)^3 using a suitable identity.
28. Write three different solutions for the equation 2x + y = 7.
29. Prove that the sum of the angles of a triangle is 180 degrees.
30. ABCD is a rhombus. Show that diagonal AC bisects angle A and angle C.
OR
Prove that a diagonal of a parallelogram divides it into two congruent triangles.
31. Goals scored in 10 matches: 2, 3, 4, 5, 0, 1, 3, 3, 4, 3.
Find the Mean, Median, and Mode.
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SECTION – D (Long Answer)
(5 Marks Each)
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32. Factorize completely: x^3 - 23x^2 + 142x - 120.
OR
If x + y + z = 0, show that x^3 + y^3 + z^3 = 3xyz.
Using this, evaluate (-12)^3 + (7)^3 + (5)^3.
33. POQ is a line. Ray OR is perpendicular to PQ. Ray OS lies between OP and OR.
Prove that: Angle ROS = 1/2 (Angle QOS - Angle POS).
34. State and prove the Mid-Point Theorem.
35. Draw a Histogram for the following data:
Age: 1-2, 2-3, 3-5, 5-7, 7-10, 10-15, 15-17
No. of Children: 5, 3, 6, 12, 9, 10, 4
OR
Draw a Frequency Polygon for the following marks:
0-10 (3), 10-20 (9), 20-30 (17), 30-40 (12), 40-50 (9).
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SECTION – E (Case Study Based)
(4 Marks Each)
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36. Case Study 1: Coordinate Geometry
Students A(3, 4), B(6, 7), C(9, 4), and D(6, 1) are standing in a park.
(i) What is the distance of point A from the y-axis? (1 mark)
(ii) What are the coordinates of the origin? (1 mark)
(iii) What specific type of quadrilateral is ABCD? Justify. (2 marks)
OR (iii) Find the coordinates where diagonals AC and BD intersect.
37. Case Study 2: Linear Equations
Taxi fare: First km is Rs 8, subsequent distance is Rs 5 per km.
Distance = x km, Total Fare = Rs y.
(i) Write a linear equation for this. (1 mark)
(ii) If distance is 10 km, find the total fare. (1 mark)
(iii) Find fare for 4 km and draw the graph. (2 marks)
OR (iii) If total fare is Rs 43, find the distance.
38. Case Study 3: Lines and Angles
Two parallel tracks are crossed by a road. Interior angles on the same side
are 2x and (3x - 25).
(i) What is the relationship between these two angles? (1 mark)
(ii) Form an equation. (1 mark)
(iii) Find the measure of both angles. (2 marks)
OR (iii) If an alternate interior angle is 75, find the corresponding angle.
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