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Class 10 Mathematics MCQs: Chapters 1 to 4
(NCERT Syllabus 2024-25)
Chapter 1: Real Numbers
1. What is the HCF of 135 and 225?
a) 15
b) 45
c) 75
d) 25
2. The LCM of two numbers is 182 and their HCF is 13. If one number is 26, what is the
other?
a) 91
b) 78
c) 65
d) 104
3. Which of the following is an irrational number?
a) √16
b) √2
c) 0.3333…
d) 5/9
4. The decimal expansion of 17/8 is:
a) Terminating
b) Non-terminating repeating
c) Non-terminating non-repeating
d) None of these
5. If p and q are co-prime, then their LCM is:
a) pq
b) p + q
c) p/q
d) 1
6. The product of two consecutive integers is divisible by:
a) 2
b) 3
c) 5
d) 7
7. What is the largest number that divides 70 and 125, leaving remainders 5 and 8
respectively?
a) 13
b) 15
c) 17
d) 19
8. The number 0.4̅ is equal to:
a) 4/9
b) 2/5
c) 1/3
d) 4/11
9. Which of the following is a prime number?
a) 91
b) 97
c) 93
d) 95
10. The fundamental theorem of arithmetic guarantees:
a) Unique factorization of numbers
b) Division of numbers
c) Existence of prime numbers
d) None of these
Chapter 2: Polynomials
11. The zeroes of the polynomial x² – 3x + 2 are:
a) 1, 2
b) –1, –2
c) 1, –2
d) –1, 2
12. If one zero of the polynomial 2x² – 5x + k is 3, what is the value of k?
a) 3
b) –3
c) 6
d) –6
13. The degree of the polynomial 4x³ – 2x² + 5x – 1 is:
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
14. If α and β are the zeroes of x² – 4x + 3, then α + β is:
a) 4
b) –4
c) 3
d) –3
15. A quadratic polynomial with zeroes 2 and –3 is:
a) x² + x – 6
b) x² – x – 6
c) x² + x + 6
d) x² – x + 6
16. The number of zeroes of a cubic polynomial is at most:
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
17. If the graph of a polynomial touches the x-axis at one point, it is:
a) Linear
b) Quadratic with equal roots
c) Cubic
d) Quadratic with distinct roots
18. The sum of the zeroes of the polynomial 3x² – 6x + 4 is:
a) 2
b) –2
c) 4
d) –4
19. If α and β are zeroes of x² – 5x + 6, then αβ is:
a) 5
b) –5
c) 6
d) –6
20. The polynomial whose zeroes are –1 and –2 is:
a) x² + 3x + 2
b) x² – 3x + 2
c) x² + 3x – 2
d) x² – 3x – 2
Chapter 3: Pair of Linear Equations in Two Variables
21. The solution of the equations x + y = 5 and 2x – y = 4 is:
a) (3, 2)
b) (2, 3)
c) (4, 1)
d) (1, 4)
22. If the system of equations 2x + 3y = 7 and 4x + 6y = k has infinitely many solutions, then
k is:
a) 7
b) 14
c) 21
d) 28
23. The equations x – y = 1 and x + y = 3 intersect at:
a) (2, 1)
b) (1, 2)
c) (3, 0)
d) (0, 3)
24. The number of solutions of the equations 3x + 2y = 5 and 6x + 4y = 10 is:
a) One
b) None
c) Infinitely many
d) Two
25. If the lines represented by 2x + 3y = 5 and kx + 6y = 10 are parallel, then k is:
a) 2
b) 4
c) 6
d) 8
26. The value of k for which x + ky = 2 and 2x – 3y = 1 have a unique solution is:
a) k ≠ 3/2
b) k = 3/2
c) k ≠ –3/2
d) k = –3/2
27. The pair of equations x = 2 and y = 3 represents:
a) Intersecting lines
b) Parallel lines
c) Coincident lines
d) A single point
28. The solution of 5x – 2y = 4 and 10x – 4y = 8 is:
a) (2, 3)
b) (3, 2)
c) Infinitely many
d) No solution
29. The method to solve x + 2y = 3 and 3x – 2y = 5 by elimination involves:
a) Adding the equations
b) Subtracting the equations
c) Multiplying one equation
d) Dividing one equation
30. If 2x + y = 6 and 2x – y = 2, then x is:
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
Chapter 4: Quadratic Equations
31. The roots of the equation x² – 5x + 6 = 0 are:
a) 2, 3
b) –2, –3
c) 1, 6
d) –1, –6
32. The quadratic equation with roots 2 and –3 is:
a) x² + x – 6 = 0
b) x² – x – 6 = 0
c) x² + x + 6 = 0
d) x² – x + 6 = 0
33. The discriminant of the equation 2x² – 4x + 3 = 0 is:
a) 8
b) –8
c) 16
d) –16
34. The nature of roots of x² – 2x + 1 = 0 is:
a) Real and distinct
b) Real and equal
c) No real roots
d) Irrational
35. If one root of the equation x² – 7x + k = 0 is 3, then k is:
a) 12
b) 10
c) 9
d) 6
36. The sum of the roots of 3x² – 12x + 15 = 0 is:
a) 4
b) –4
c) 5
d) –5
37. The quadratic equation whose roots are 1 and –1 is:
a) x² – 1 = 0
b) x² + 1 = 0
c) x² – 2 = 0
d) x² + 2 = 0
38. The number of real roots of x² + 5x + 7 = 0 is:
a) 0
b) 1
c) 2
d) Infinitely many
39. The value of k for which x² – 4x + k = 0 has equal roots is:
a) 4
b) –4
c) 2
d) –2
40. The roots of the equation 2x² – 8x + 8 = 0 are:
a) 2, 2
b) –2, –2
c) 2, –2
d) 4, –4
41. The quadratic formula for solving ax² + bx + c = 0 is:
a) x = [–b ± √(b² – 4ac)] / 2a
b) x = [b ± √(b² – 4ac)] / 2a
c) x = [–b ± √(b² + 4ac)] / 2a
d) x = [b ± √(b² + 4ac)] / 2a
42. If the discriminant of a quadratic equation is negative, the roots are:
a) Real and distinct
b) Real and equal
c) No real roots
d) Irrational
43. The equation 4x² – 12x + 9 = 0 has:
a) Two distinct roots
b) Two equal roots
c) No real roots
d) One root
44. The product of the roots of x² – 6x + 8 = 0 is:
a) 6
b) –6
c) 8
d) –8
45. The quadratic equation with sum of roots 5 and product of roots 6 is:
a) x² – 5x + 6 = 0
b) x² + 5x + 6 = 0
c) x² – 5x – 6 = 0
d) x² + 5x – 6 = 0
46. The roots of x² – 2x – 3 = 0 are:
a) 3, –1
b) –3, 1
c) 2, –1
d) –2, 1
47. If one root of x² + px + 12 = 0 is 4, then p is:
a) –7
b) 7
c) –5
d) 5
48. The equation x² – 4 = 0 has roots:
a) ±2
b) ±4
c) ±1
d) 0, 4
49. The discriminant of x² + 6x + 9 = 0 is:
a) 0
b) 36
c) –36
d) 6
50. The quadratic equation whose roots are reciprocal of the roots of x² – 3x + 2 = 0 is:
a) 2x² – 3x + 1 = 0
b) x² – 3x + 2 = 0
c) 2x² + 3x + 1 = 0
d) x² + 3x + 2 = 0
Class 10 Mathematics Subjective Questions: Chapters 1 to 4 (NCERT Syllabus 2024-25)
Chapter 1: Real Numbers
1. Prove that √3 is an irrational number by assuming it to be rational and arriving at a
contradiction.
2. Two numbers have an LCM of 360 and an HCF of 12. If one number is 72, find the other
number and explain the method used.
3. Express 0.6̅ as a fraction in its simplest form. Show the complete process.
4. A school wants to distribute 180 chocolates and 240 candies equally among students.
Determine the greatest number of students who can receive an equal share of both items,
and find how many chocolates and candies each student will get.
Chapter 2: Polynomials
5. Find the zeroes of the quadratic polynomial x² – 5x + 6 and verify the relationship
between the zeroes and the coefficients.
6. If one zero of the polynomial 3x² – kx + 8 is 2, find the value of k and the other zero.
7. Form a quadratic polynomial whose zeroes are 3 and –4. Also, find the sum and product
of its zeroes.
8. The sum of the zeroes of a quadratic polynomial is 6, and their product is 8. Construct the
polynomial and find its zeroes.
9. A rectangular plot has an area represented by the polynomial x² + 7x + 12. If the plot is
divided into two parts with areas (x + 3) and (x + 4), explain how the polynomial
represents the total area and find the dimensions of the plot.
Chapter 3: Pair of Linear Equations in Two Variables
10. Solve the pair of equations 2x + 3y = 11 and x – 2y = –12 using the substitution method.
Verify your solution.
11. Find the value of k for which the pair of equations 3x + ky = 1 and 2x – y = 3 has no
solution. Explain the condition for no solution.
12. A fraction becomes 1/3 when 1 is subtracted from the numerator and ¼ when 2 is added
to the denominator. Find the fraction by forming and solving a pair of linear equations.
13. The cost of 5 apples and 3 oranges is ₹65, and the cost of 2 apples and 4 oranges is ₹50.
Find the cost of one apple and one orange using the elimination method.
14. A boat goes 24 km upstream and 28 km downstream in 6 hours. It can go 30 km
upstream and 21 km downstream in 6.5 hours. Find the speed of the boat in still water
and the speed of the stream.
Chapter 4: Quadratic Equations
15. Solve the quadratic equation 2x² – 7x + 3 = 0 by factorization and verify the roots.
16. Find the value of k for which the quadratic equation x² – 4x + k = 0 has equal roots.
Explain the significance of equal roots.
17. Determine the nature of the roots of the quadratic equation 3x² – 5x + 2 = 0 using the
discriminant. Solve the equation to confirm your answer.
18. The length of a rectangle is 3 m more than twice its breadth. If the area of the rectangle is
90 m², find its dimensions by forming and solving a quadratic equation.
19. If one root of the quadratic equation x² – px + 12 = 0 is 4, find the value of p and the
other root. Verify your solution by substituting the roots back into the equation.
