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SAMPLE PAPER, SESSION: 2023-24

Class: IX Subject: Mathematics

Max. Marks: 80 Duration: 𝟑 hours
Date:

Please read the Instructions carefully:

o This question paper contains 38 questions. All questions are compulsory

o Question paper is divided into FIVE sections - Section A, B, C, D and E.
o 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.
o In section B – Questions number II to VI are Very Short Answer (VSA) type questions
o of 2 marks each.
o In section C - Question number VII lo XII are Short Answer (SA) type questions carrying 3 marks each.
o In section D - Question number XIII lo XVI are Long Answer (LA) type questions carrying 5 marks
each.
o In section E - question number XVII to XIX are case based integrated units of assessment questions
carrying 4 marks each. Internal choice is provided in 2 marks question in each case-study.
o 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 3 questions in Section E.
o Draw neat figures wherever required. Take π = 22/7 wherever required if not stated.
o Use of calculators is NOT allowed.
o This paper consists of 13 printed pages.

Section A

Section A – consists of multiple choice questions (MCQs)

I. Choose the correct option in each of the following: (20×1=20)

1. If 42y=256 then 4-y equals

a) 1/16
b) -1/16
c) 16
d) 1/4
2. If n is a natural number, then √n is
a) Always a natural number.

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 b) Always an irrational number.
c) Always a rational number.
d) Sometimes a natural number and sometimes an irrational number.
𝑝
3. The 𝑞 form of the number 0. 3̅ is

a) 3/10
b) 3/100
c) 3/1000…
d) 1/3
4. The coefficient of x in the expansion of (𝑥 + 3)3 is:
a) 1
b) 9
c) 18
d) 27
𝑥 𝑦
5. If 𝑦 + 𝑥 = −1 (x,y≠0), the value of 𝑥 3 − 𝑦 3 is

a) 1
b) -1
c) 0
d) 1/2
6. The value of 2492 − 2482 is
a) 12
b) 477
c) 437
d) 497
7. √5 is a polynomial of degree:
a) ½
b) 0
c) 1
d) 5

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 8. A point both of whose coordinates are negative will lie in
a) I quadrant
b) II quadrant
c) III quadrant
d) IV quadrant
9. The point of the form (a,a) always lie on:
a) x-axis
b) y-axis
c) On the line y=x
d) On the line x+y=0
10. If a linear equation has solutions (-2,2),(0,0) and (2,-2), then it is of the form
a) y-x=0
b) x+y=0
c) -2x+y=0
d) -x+2y=0
11. 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
12. Axioms are
a) Theorem.
b) Definitions.
c) Self-evident truth applicable to mathematics in general
d) Self-evident truth which are geometry specific.
13. Which out of the following is false?
a) The things which are equal to the same thing are equal to one another.
b) A ray has a definite length.
c) Whole is greater than part.

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 d) Two right angles are equal.
14. The value of x for which (2𝑥 + 5)𝑜 and (𝑥 + 25)𝑜 are supplementary angles is:
a) 35𝑜
b) 44𝑜
c) 25𝑜
d) 50𝑜

15. If AB || CD, EF ⊥ CD and ∠GED = 135° as per the figure given below.

The value of ∠AGE is:

a) 120𝑜
b) 140𝑜
c) 90𝑜
d) 315𝑜
16. ABC is an isosceles triangle in which altitudes BE and CF are drawn to equal sides
AC and AB, respectively. Then:

a) BE > CF
b) BE < CF
c) BE = CF
d) None of the above

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 17. Which of the following is not a criterion for congruence of triangles?
a) SAS
b) ASA
c) SSA
d) SSS
18. In triangles ABC and PQR, AB = AC, ∠C = ∠P and ∠B = ∠Q. The two triangles are
a) Isosceles and congruent
b) Isosceles but not congruent
c) Congruent but not isosceles
d) Neither congruent nor isosceles
DIRECTIONS: In the question number 19 and 20, a statement of Assertion (A) is
followed by a statement of Reason (R). Choose the correct option out of the
following.
19. Assertion (A) : Sides opposite to equal angles of a triangle are equal.
Reason (R) : Angles opposite to equal sides of a triangle are not equal.
a) Both Assertion (A) and reason are correct and reason (R) is correct
explanation for Assertion.
b) Both Assertion (A) and reason (R) are correct but reason is not 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) : In the given figure, AOB is a straight line. If ∠AOC = (3x + 10)° and
∠BOC (4x – 26)°, then ∠BOC = 860
Reason (R) : The sum of angles that are formed on a straight line is equal to 180°

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 e) Both Assertion (A) and reason are correct and reason (R) is correct
explanation for Assertion.
f) Both Assertion (A) and reason (R) are correct but reason is not correct
explanation of Assertion (A).
g) Assertion(A) is true but reason (R) is false.
h) Assertion(A) is false but reason (R) is true.

SECTION-B

Section B – consists of very Short Answer (VSA) type questions of 2 marks each.

II. Locate √3 on the number line. (2)

OR
𝑎
1 1 𝑎+1
𝑎−
Prove that [(𝑥 ) ]
𝑎 𝑎−1 = 𝑥.

III. Factorise by splitting the middle term 4√3 𝑥 2 + 5𝑥 − 2√3. (2)

OR
If 𝑥 = 2𝑦 + 6 then find the value of 𝑥 3 − 8𝑦 3 − 36𝑥𝑦 − 216.
IV. Solve the equation 𝑥(𝑥 + 5) = −𝑥(3 − 𝑥) + 7 and find out it is linear or not? (2)
V. In the fig., we have ∠1=∠3 and ∠2=∠4. Show that ∠A=∠C (2)

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 VI. Show that the triangle ΔABC and ΔDEF in the given figure are congruent. Hence
find the value of x. (2)

SECTION-C
Section C – consists of short Answer (SA) type questions carrying 3 marks each.
𝑝
VII. Express 0.64 +0. 8̅+0.9̅ in the form of 𝑞, where p and q are integers and q≠0. (3)

VIII. Using factor theorem factorise: 𝑝(𝑥) = 𝑥 3 − 23 𝑥 2 + 142 𝑥 − 120 (3)

IX. Plot the points on the plane P(-2,2), Q(-1,-1), R(0,1), S(1,-1) and T(2,2). Join PQ,
QR, RS and ST. Which English alphabet do you obtain? (3)
X. Find the value of 𝒂 for which the equation 2𝑥 + 𝑎𝑦 = 5, has (1,-1) as a solution. (3)
Find the two more solutions for the equation obtained.
OR
Plot the points on the plane A(-1,2), B(3,2), C(-1,-1), D(3,-1). Identify the figure
ABCD and find its perimeter.
XI. In figure, if QT⊥PR, ∠TQR=40O and ∠SPR=30O, find the value of 𝑥 and 𝑦. (3)

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 OR

It is given that ∠XYZ = 64° and XY is produced to point P. Draw a figure from the
given information. If ray YQ bisects ∠ZYP, find ∠XYQ and reflex ∠QYP.
XII. In figure, ABC is an isosceles triangle with AB = AC. D is a point in the interior of
ΔABC such that ∠BCD =∠CBD. Prove that AD bisects ∠BAC of ΔАВС. (3)

SECTION-D
Section D – consists of Long Answer (LA) type questions carrying 5 marks each.

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XIII. If 𝑥 = (√2−1) then show that 𝑥 4 − 4𝑥 3 + 4𝑥 2 − 1 = 0 (5)

XIV. If 𝑝(𝑥) = 𝑥 4 − 2𝑥 3 + 3𝑥 2 − 𝑎𝑥 + 𝑏 is a polynomial such that when it is divided by

𝑥 + 1 and 𝑥 − 1, the remainder are 19 and 5 respectively. Then find the remainder
when 𝑝(𝑥) is divided by 𝑥 − 2. (5)
OR
Factorise 𝑥 2 − 3𝑥 2 − 10𝑥 + 24
XV. In figure, DE || QR and AP and BP are bisectors of ∠EAB and ∠RBA respectively.
Find ∠APB (5)

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XVI. M is the mid point of the hypotenuse AB of a right triangle ABC. Prove that (5)
1
CM=2 AB.

OR

ΔABC and ΔDBC are two isosceles triangles on the same base BC and vertices A
and D are on the same side of BC (see the figure). If AD is extended to intersect
BC at P, show that

(i) ΔABD ≅ ΔACD

(ii) ΔABP ≅ ΔACP

(iii) AP bisects ∠A as well as ∠D.

(iv) AP is the perpendicular bisector of BC.

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 SECTION-E
Section E – consists of case study based questions carrying 4 marks each.

XVII. Read the Text given below and answer the questions: (4)

In the above picture, one small square is of size 1 km× 1 km. From the starting
point O (0,0) Deepak started to drive towards his home. He first drives 3 km in
left then he turned to his left and drove 2 km, there he found a temple. He
worshipped there and drove 6 km in the left direction, there is a zoo and from the
zoo, he drives 2 km on the right side, then he reached his home. From O Sanjay
drove for his school, he drove 1 km to his right then took a left turn and drives 2
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 km then again took a right turn and drives 2 km. He found a hospital in the way.
From Hospital he drove 3 km and finally reached his school.

a) What are the coordinates of the Hospital?

b) What is common abscissa of school, Hospital, Zoo and Deepak's home?
OR
What is the common ordinate of temple and Zoo?
c) Deepak Drove in which quadrants?
d) Sanjay Drove in which quadrants?

XVIII. Read the Text given below and answer the questions: (4)

Reeta was studying in the class 9th C of St. Surya Public school, Mehrauli, New
Delhi-110030. Once Ranjeet and his daughter Reeta were returning after
attending teachers parent meeting at Reeta's school. As the home of Ranjeet was
close to the school so they were coming by waking. Reeta asked her father,
"Daddy how old are you?" Ranjeet said, "Sum of ages of both of us is 55 years,
After 10 years my age will be double of you.
Now you find ages of both of us"

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 a) What is the first equation formed?
b) What is the second equation formed?
c) What is the present age of Ranjeet in years?
OR
What is the present age of Reeta in years?
d) If the ratio of age of Reeta and her mother is 3:7 then what is the age of
Reeta's mother in years?

XIX. Read the Text given below and answer the questions: (4)

Once the Maths teacher of class IX D told students that today we will prove that
the sum of all three angles is 180°. As shown in the figure, he told to draw any
triangle ABC in the notebook. Further side BC was extended to D.

Now the teacher said to draw CE||BA. Further angles were named 1 to 5 as
shown in the figure. Now answer the following questions:

a) BA||CE and AC is the transverse line, So ∠ 1 is equal to which angle?

b) ∠2 is equal to which angle?

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 c) What is value of ∠3 + ∠4 + ∠5?
d) What is value of ∠1 + ∠2 + ∠3?
OR
What is value of ∠ECD = ∠4 + ∠5?

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