Class 09 - Mathematics

Sample Paper (2023-24)

Maximum Marks: 80
Time Allowed: : 3 hours

General Instructions:

1. This Question Paper has 5 Sections A-E.

2. Section A has 20 MCQs carrying 1 mark each.
3. Section B has 5 questions carrying 02 marks each.
4. Section C has 6 questions carrying 03 marks each.
5. Section D has 4 questions carrying 05 marks each.
6. Section E has 3 case based integrated units of assessment (04 marks each) with subparts of the values of 1, 1 and 2 marks
each respectively.
7. All Questions are compulsory. However, an internal choice in 2 Qs of 5 marks, 2 Qs of 3 marks and 2 Questions of 2 marks
has been provided. An internal choice has been provided in the 2marks questions of Section E.
8. Draw neat figures wherever required. Take π =22/7 wherever required if not stated.

Section A
1. The distance of the point (2,3) from the y-axis
a) 5 units
b) 3 units
c) √13 units
d) 2 units
2. If the area of an equilateral triangle is 36√3 cm 2 , then the perimeter of the triangle is
a) 18 cm
b) 12√3 cm
c) 36 cm
d) 12 cm
3. In the given figure, AB is a diameter of the circle APBR. APQ and RBQ are straight lines. If ∠A = 35 o and , then the
measure of ∠PBR is

a) 155 o
b) 135 o
c) 165 o
d) 115 o

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4. In fig D is mid-point of AB and DE ∥ BC then AE is equal to

a) AD
b) DB
c) BC
d) EC
5. The value of x - yx-y when x = 2 and y = -2, is
a) 14
b) -18
c) 18
d) -14
6. In Figure, if EC || AB, ∠ECD = 70° and ∠BDO = 20°, then ∠OBD is

a) 50°
b) 20°

c) 60°
d) 70°
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7. Express ‘x’ in terms of ‘y’ in the equation 2x – 3y – 5 = 0.
3y − 5
a) x = 2
3y + 5
b) x =
2
5 − 3y
c) x = 2
3 + 5y
d) x = 2
1 1
8. If x + x
= 5, then x 2 + =
x2
a) 23
b) 27
c) 25
d) 10

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 3 − √5 19
9. If = a√5 − 11
b , then the value of b is
3 + 2√5
a) 3
b) 1
c) -1
d) 2
10. In a △ABC, P, Q and R are the mid-points of the sides BC, CA and AB respectively. If AC = 21 cm, BC = 29 cm and
AB = 30 cm, find the perimeter of the quadrilateral ARPQ?
a) 20 cm
b) 80 cm
c) 51 cm
d) 52 cm
1 1
11. The value of x in 3 + 2x = (64) 2 + (27) 3 is
a) 14
b) 8
c) 5
d) 3
12. 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
13. In the adjoining figure, the three lines AB, CD and EF all pass through the point O. If ∠EOB = 90° and x:y = 2:1 then ∠
BOD and ∠COE:-

a) 60°, 60°
b) 30°, 60°
c) 80°, 20°
d) 45°, 45°
1
14. Rationalisation of the denominator of gives
√5 + √2
a) √5 + √2
b) √5 − √2
1
c)
√10
√5 − √2
d) 3
15. In the given figure, if ∠BAC = 25 o, then ∠BOC is equal to

a) 50 o

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 b) 125 o
c) 25 o
d) 60 o
16. The perpendicular distance of a point Q(4, 7) from y-axis is
a) 4 units
b) 3 units
c) 7 units
d) 11 units
17. If a linear equation has solutions (1, 2), (-1, -16) and (0, -7), then it is of the form
a) y = 9x - 7
b) 9x - y + 7 = 0
c) x - 9y = 7
d) x = 9y - 7
18. If x + y + z = 0, then x3 + y3 + z3 is
a) 3xyz
b) xyz
c) 2xyz
d) 0
19. Assertion (A): A parallelogram consists of two congruent triangles.
Reason (R): Diagonal of a parallelogram divides it into two congruent triangles.
a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
c) A is true but R is false.
d) A is false but R is true.
20. Assertion (A): If √2 = 1.414, √3 = 1.732, then √5 = √2 + √3.
Reason (R): Square root of a positive real number always exists.
a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
c) A is true but R is false.
d) A is false but R is true.
Section B
21. In the given figure, we have X and Y are the mid-points of AC and BC and AX = CY. Show that AC = BC.

22. If P, Q, and R are three points on a line and Q is between P and R, then prove that PR - QR = PQ.
23. Name the quadrant in which the point lies :(i) A(1, 1) (ii) (–2, –4) (iii) C(1, –2).
1
24. Express the number in decimal form:
9

OR

Simplify:
()1
3 3
7

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25. The ratio of the volumes of the two cones is 4 : 5 and the ratio of the radii of their bases is 2 : 3. Find the ratio of their
vertical heights.

OR

A cylinder and a cone have equal heights and equal radii of their bases. If their curved surface areas are in the ratio 8:5.
Show that the ratio of radius to height of each is 3:4.
Section C

√
√2 − 1
26. If √2=1.4142, find the value of .
√2 + 1
27. The marks obtained (out of 100) by a class of 80 students are given below:
Marks 10-20 20-30 30-50 50-70 70-100

Number of students 6 17 15 16 26
Construct a histogram to represent the data above.
28. In Fig., AD is the median and DE || AB. Prove that BE is the median.

29. Write linear equation 3x + 2y =18 in the form of ax + by + c = 0. Also write the values of a, b and c. Are (4, 3) and (1, 2)
solution of this equation?
30. The production of oil (in lakh tonnes) in some of the refineries in India during 1982 was given below:
Refinery: Barauni Koyali Mathura Mumbai Florida

Production of oil
30 70 40 45 25
(in lakh tonnes)
Construct a bar graph to represent the above data so that the bars are drawn horizontally.

OR

Draw a histogram to represent the following grouped frequency distribution:

Ages (in years) Number of teacher

20 - 24 10

25 - 29 28
30 - 34 32

35 - 39 48

40 - 44 50
45 - 49 35

50 - 54 12

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 y z x y z
31. Simplify the following expression: (x + y + z)2 + (x + 2
+ 3 )2 - ( 2 + 3
+ 4 )2
Section D
32. In the given figure, AB || CD and CD || EF. Also, EA ⊥ AB. If ∠BEF = 45°, then find the values of x, y and z.

OR

In each of the figures given below, AB ∥ CD. Find the value of x ∘ in each case.

33. The internal and external diameters of a hollow hemispherical vessel are 24 cm and 25 cm respectively. The cost of
painting one sq. cm of the surface is 7 paise. Find the total cost to paint the vessel all over, (ignore the area of edge).
34. The sides of a triangle are in the ratio 5:12:13, and its perimeter is 150 m. Find the area of the triangle.

OR

One side of a right triangle measures 126 m and the difference in lengths of its hypotenuse and other side is 42 cm. Find
the measures of its two unknown sides and calculate its area. Verify the result using Heron's Formula.
35. Using factor theorem, factorize the polynomial: x4 + 10x3 + 35x2 + 50x + 24
Section E
36. Read the text carefully and answer the questions:
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 walking.
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.

i. What is the second equation formed?

ii. What is the present age of Reeta in years?
iii. What is the present age of Ranjeet in years?

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 OR

If the ratio of age of Reeta and her mother is 3 : 7 then what is the age of Reeta's mother in years?
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37. Read the text carefully and answer the questions:
Haresh and Deep were trying to prove a theorem. For this they did the following

i. Draw a triangle ABC

ii. D and E are found as the mid points of AB and AC
iii. DE was joined and DE was extended to F so DE = EF
iv. FC was joined.
i. △ADE and △EFC are congruent by which criteria?
ii. Show that CF ∥ AB.
iii. Show that CF = BD.

OR

Show that DF = BC and DF ∥ BC.

38. Read the text carefully and answer the questions:
Rohan draws a circle of radius 10 cm with the help of a compass and scale. He also draws two chords, AB and CD in
such a way that the perpendicular distance from the center to AB and CD are 6 cm and 8 cm respectively. Now, he has
some doubts that are given below.

i. Show that the perpendicular drawn from the Centre of a circle to a chord bisects the chord.
ii. What is the length of CD?
iii. What is the length of AB?

OR

How many circles can be drawn from given three noncollinear points?

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