The chapter on "Triangles" is a cornerstone of Class 10 Mathematics, carrying significant weightage in the CBSE Board Exams. It transitions students from the concept of congruence, learned in previous classes, to the concept of similarity. Understanding the properties of similar figures, the Thales Theorem (Basic Proportionality Theorem), and various criteria for similarity such as , , and is crucial for solving complex geometric problems.
This practice quiz is meticulously designed to align with the latest NCERT curriculum and the 2024-25 exam pattern. It covers a spectrum of questions ranging from direct applications of theorems to higher-order thinking skills (HOTS). Mastering these 30 questions will ensure a robust conceptual foundation, helping students secure full marks in the geometry section of their board papers.
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Marking
Q1. All circles are __________ and all squares are __________.
Congruent, Similar
Similar, Congruent
Similar, Similar
Congruent, Congruent
Q2. In , . If , , and , find .
Q3. If the corresponding angles of two triangles are equal, then the triangles are similar by which criterion?
SSS
SAS
AAA
RHS
Q4. In and , , , and . Is ?
Yes, by AA
No
Yes, by SAS
Data Insufficient
Q5. In , and are points on and such that . If , , , and , find the value of .
3
4
5
2
Q6. A vertical pole of length casts a shadow long on the ground and at the same time a tower casts a shadow long. Find the height of the tower.
Q7. If , , , and , then is equal to:
Q8. and are respectively the points on the sides and of a such that , , and . Then, length of is:
Q9. In the given figure, if , , , , and , find .
Q10. The areas of two similar triangles are and respectively. If the altitude of the bigger triangle is , find the corresponding altitude of the smaller triangle.
Q11. Diagonals of a trapezium with intersect each other at the point . If , find the ratio of the areas of triangles and .
Q12. If and , then is:
Q13. In , . If and , find .
Q14. Two triangles are similar if their corresponding sides are __________.
Equal
Complementary
Proportional
Parallel
Q15. In , , and . The angle is:
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