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3. A quadrilateral having both pairs of opposite sides parallel is called a:
A. Trapezium
B. Parallelogram
C. Kite
D. Quadrilateral only
Answer: B. Parallelogram
Explanation: By definition, a parallelogram is a quadrilateral in which both pairs of opposite sides are parallel.
4. Which of the following is NOT a property of a parallelogram?
A. Opposite sides are equal
B. Opposite angles are equal
C. Diagonals bisect each other
D. Diagonals are always equal
Answer: D. Diagonals are always equal
Explanation: Diagonals of a general parallelogram bisect each other, but they are not necessarily equal in length (unless it is a rectangle or square).
5. A diagonal of a parallelogram divides it into two ________ triangles.
A. Equilateral
B. Similar only
C. Congruent
D. Isosceles
Answer: C. Congruent
Explanation: Theorem 8.1 states that a diagonal of a parallelogram divides it into two congruent triangles.
6. A parallelogram having all four sides equal is called a:
A. Rectangle
B. Rhombus
C. Trapezium
D. Kite
Answer: B. Rhombus
Explanation: A rhombus is defined as a parallelogram with all sides equal in length.
7. A parallelogram having one of its angles equal to 90° is called a:
A. Rhombus
B. Trapezium
C. Rectangle
D. Kite
Answer: C. Rectangle
Explanation: If one angle of a parallelogram is a right angle (90°), all its angles become 90°, making it a rectangle.
8. The diagonals of a rhombus intersect each other at:
A. 45°
B. 60°
C. 90°
D. 120°
Answer: C. 90°
Explanation: The diagonals of a rhombus bisect each other at right angles (90°).
9. The line segment joining the mid-points of two sides of a triangle is parallel to the third side and equal to ________ of it.
A. Double
B. Half
C. One-third
D. Equal
Answer: B. Half
Explanation: Mid-point Theorem states that the segment joining mid-points of two sides of a triangle is parallel to the third side and half of its length.
10. In ΔABC, if D and E are mid-points of AB and AC respectively, and BC = 12 cm, find DE.
A. 24 cm
B. 6 cm
C. 12 cm
D. 4 cm
Answer: B. 6 cm
Explanation: By Mid-point Theorem, DE = 1/2 × BC = 1/2 × 12 cm = 6 cm.
11. If the diagonals of a quadrilateral bisect each other at right angles, then it is a:
A. Rectangle
B. Trapezium
C. Rhombus
D. Parallelogram only
Answer: C. Rhombus
Explanation: If the diagonals of a quadrilateral bisect each other perpendicularly, the quadrilateral is a rhombus.
12. If the diagonals of a parallelogram are equal, then it is a:
A. Rhombus
B. Rectangle
C. Trapezium
D. Kite
Answer: B. Rectangle
Explanation: Theorem 8.4 states that if the diagonals of a parallelogram are equal, then it is a rectangle.
13. The angles of a quadrilateral are in ratio 3 : 5 : 9 : 13. Find the smallest angle.
18. In a parallelogram ABCD, if ∠A = 70°, find ∠C.
A. 70°
B. 110°
C. 90°
D. 180°
Answer: A. 70°
Explanation: Opposite angles of a parallelogram are equal, so ∠C = ∠A = 70°.
19. The figure formed by joining the mid-points of the sides of a quadrilateral in order is a:
A. Square
B. Rectangle
C. Parallelogram
D. Rhombus
Answer: C. Parallelogram
Explanation: Joining the consecutive mid-points of any arbitrary quadrilateral always forms a parallelogram.
20. Which shape has equal diagonals that bisect each other at right angles?
A. Rectangle
B. Rhombus
C. Square
D. Parallelogram
Answer: C. Square
Explanation: A square possesses both properties: equal diagonals (like a rectangle) and perpendicular bisecting diagonals (like a rhombus).
21. In a rectangle ABCD, if diagonal AC = 10 cm, then diagonal BD is equal to:
A. 5 cm
B. 10 cm
C. 20 cm
D. 15 cm
Answer: B. 10 cm
Explanation: The diagonals of a rectangle are equal in length, so BD = AC = 10 cm.
22. Converse of Mid-point Theorem states that a line drawn through the mid-point of one side of a triangle parallel to another side ________ the third side.
A. Doubles
B. Bisects
C. Cuts at 1:3 ratio
D. Is perpendicular to
Answer: B. Bisects
Explanation: Theorem 8.10 (Converse of Mid-point Theorem) states that such a line bisects the third side.
23. In a rhombus ABCD, if side AB = 6 cm, what is the perimeter of the rhombus?
A. 12 cm
B. 18 cm
C. 24 cm
D. 36 cm
Answer: C. 24 cm
Explanation: A rhombus has 4 equal sides. Perimeter = 4 × 6 cm = 24 cm.
24. If two adjacent sides of a rectangle are equal, it becomes a:
A. Rhombus
B. Square
C. Trapezium
D. Parallelogram only
Answer: B. Square
Explanation: A rectangle has all angles equal to 90°. If its adjacent sides are equal, all four sides become equal, making it a square.
25. In a quadrilateral ABCD, if ∠A + ∠B = 200°, find ∠C + ∠D.
26. A quadrilateral with two pairs of equal adjacent sides but unequal opposite sides is a:
A. Rhombus
B. Parallelogram
C. Kite
D. Trapezium
Answer: C. Kite
Explanation: A kite is defined as a quadrilateral with two distinct pairs of equal adjacent sides.
27. If the diagonals of a rhombus are 6 cm and 8 cm, the length of its side is:
A. 5 cm
B. 10 cm
C. 7 cm
D. 14 cm
Answer: A. 5 cm
Explanation: Half-diagonals are 3 cm and 4 cm. Using Pythagoras theorem in right triangle formed by intersecting diagonals: Side = √(3² + 4²) = √(9 + 16) = √25 = 5 cm.
28. Bisectors of any two adjacent angles of a parallelogram intersect at an angle of:
A. 45°
B. 60°
C. 90°
D. 180°
Answer: C. 90°
Explanation: Sum of adjacent angles = 180°. Sum of their halves = 90°. In the triangle formed, third angle = 180° - 90° = 90°.
29. In a isosceles trapezium, the non-parallel sides are:
A. Parallel
B. Equal
C. Perpendicular
D. Unequal
Answer: B. Equal
Explanation: By definition, an isosceles trapezium has equal non-parallel sides.
30. Is every square a rhombus?
A. Yes
B. No
C. Only if diagonals are equal
D. Cannot be determined
Answer: A. Yes
Explanation: A square satisfies all conditions of a rhombus (all 4 sides equal, opposite sides parallel, perpendicular diagonals), so every square is a rhombus.
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