Lines and Angles
Multiple Choice Questions(MCQs)
1. In Fig., if

(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
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Solution
As
Also,
And,
Now,
Hence, the correct option is (C).
2. If one angle of a triangle is equal to the sum of the other two angles, then the triangle is
(A) an isosceles triangle
(B) an obtuse triangle
(C) an equilateral triangle
(D) a right triangle
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Solution
Let angle of triangle
Given that:
We know that in any triangle
From equation (I) and (II), get:
Hence, the triangle is a right triangle.
Therefore, the correct option is (D).
3. An exterior angle of a triangle is
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
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Solution
Given: An exterior angle of triangle is
Let each of the two interior opposite angle be
The sum of two interior opposite angle is equal to exterior angle of a triangle.
So, each of equal angle is
Hence, the correct option is (B).
4. The angles of a triangle are in the ratio
(A) an acute angled triangle
(B) an obtuse angled triangle
(C) a right triangle
(D) an isosceles triangle
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Solution
Let the angle of the triangle are
Hence, the angle of the triangle are:
All the angle of this triangle is less than 90 degree.
Hence, the triangle is an acute angled triangle.
5. If one of the angles of a triangle is
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
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Solution
In triangle
The bisector of the angle
Let
In triangle
That is
Now, in triangle BOC:
Hence, the correct option is (D).
6. In Fig.,

(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
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Solution
See the given figure in the question:
Hence, the correct option is (A).
7. In Fig., if

(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
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Solution
See the given figure, producing OP, to intersect RQ at X.
Given:
So,

So,
In triangle
Therefore,
Hence, the correct option is (
8. Angles of a triangle are in the ratio
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
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Solution
Given, the ratio of angles of a triangle is
Let the angles of a triangle be
So, the smallest angle of a triangle is
Hence, the correct option is (B).
Short Answer Questions with Reasoning
1. For what value of

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Solution
See the figure,
For
2. Can a triangle have all angles less than
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Solution
We know that in a triangle, sum of all the angles is always
3. Can a triangle have two obtuse angles? Give reason for your answer.
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Solution
If an angle whose measure is more than
We know that a triangle can’t have two obtuse angle because the sum of all the angles of it can’t be more than
4. How many triangles can be drawn having its angles as
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Solution
We know that sum of all the angles in a triangle is
The sum of all the angles is
5. How many triangles can be drawn having its angles as
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Solution
We know that sum of all the angles in a triangle is
Sum of these angles
6. In Fig., find the value of

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Solution
See the given figure,
7. Two adjacent angles are equal. Is it necessary that each of these angles will be a right angle? Justify your answer.
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Solution
No, because if it will be a right angle only when they form a linear pair.
8. If one of the angles formed by two intersecting lines is a right angle, what can you say about the other three angles? Give reason for your answer.
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Solution
If two intersecting line are formed right then by using linear pair axiom aniom, other three angles will be a right angle.
9. In Fig., which of the two lines are parallel and why?

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Solution
In the first figure, sum of two interior angle is:
Hence, we know that, if sum of two interior angle are equal on the same side of
In the second figure, sum of two interior angle is:
Hence, we know that, if sum of two interior angle are equal on the same side of
10. Two lines
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Solution
If two lines
Hence the line
Short Answer Questions
1. In Fig.,

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Solution
Given:
To prove that point
Now, adding equations (I) and (II), get:
So,
Hence, point
2. In Fig.,

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Solution
See the given figure,
Then,
Since, these are corresponding angles.
Hence, the line
3.
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Solution

According to the question,
Line
But,
Hence,
4. If in Fig., bisectors

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Solution
See the given figure,
To show that
Now, prove that

Since, alternate interior angle are equal.
So, if two alternate interior angle are equal then lines are parallel.
Hence,
5. In Fig., BA
[Hint: Produce DE to intersect BC at

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Solution
According to the question:
Given:
Producing

See the above figure,
Now, from equation (I) and (II), get:
Hence, proved.
6. In Fig., BA

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Solution
See in the figure,
Show that
Produce a ray PE opposite to ray EF.

Prove:
Now,
Now,
Now, from equation (I) and (II),
Hence, proved.
7. In Fig., DE

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Solution
See in the given figure,
Now,
Then, from triangle APB, given:
So,
8. The angles of a triangle are in the ratio
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Solution
Given in the question, ratio of angles is:
Let the angles of the triangle be
So,
Therefore,
And,
Hence, the angle of the triangles are
9. A triangle
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Solution

Given:
In triangle
To prove:
Proof: Let
As,
Hence, proved.
10. Two lines are respectively perpendicular to two parallel lines. Show that they are parallel to each other.
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Solution
According to the question:

Two line
To prove that
Given:
So,
Now,
So,
Since, 1 is parallel to
[Corresponding
So,
From equation (I) and (II), get:
[each
But these are corresponding angles.
Hence,
Long Answer Questions
1. If two lines intersect, prove that the vertically opposite angles are equal.
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Solution

Two lines
To prove: (i)
(ii)
Proof: (i)
Ray on stands on line CD. So,
Similarly, ray OD stands on line
Now, from equation (I) and (II), get:
Hence, proved.
(ii) Ray OD stands on line
Similarly, ray
From equations (III) and (IV), get:
Hence, proved.
2. Bisectors of interior
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Solution
Given: in triangle
To prove that

Proof: In triangle
[Since, CT is the bisector of
Now, in triangle BTC,
…(II) [Since, BT is the bisector of triangle
Now, from equation (I) and (II), get:
Hence, proved.
3. A transversal intersects two parallel lines. Prove that the bisectors of any pair of corresponding angles so formed are parallel.
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Solution
Given: Lines DE

To prove:
Proof: DE
Because these are the corresponding angles on transversal line
Hence, BP
4. Prove that through a given point, we can draw only one perpendicular to a given line.
[Hint: Use proof by contradiction].
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Solution
Drawn a perpendicular line from the point
Let if possible, drown another perpendicular line
Since,

Therefore, at a given point we can draw only one perpendicular to a given line.
5. Prove that two lines that are respectively perpendicular to two intersecting lines intersect each other.
[Hint: Use proof by contradiction].
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Solution
Given:
Let lines
To prove that two lines
Proof:
Let consider that line
Therefore, lines
Now, by using equation (I),
Since, our assumption is wrong.
Hence, line
6. Prove that a triangle must have at least two acute angles.
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Solution
If triangle is an acute triangle then all the angle will be acute angle and sum of the all angle will be
If a triangle is a right angle triangle then one angle will be equal to
Hence, a triangle must have at least two acute angles.
7. In Fig.,

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Solution
Given in triangle
To prove that
Proof: PA is the bisector of
In angle
(I) [Angle sum property of a triangle]
In triangle PMR,
Subtracting equation (III) from equation (II), get:
Hence, proved.