CBSE Class 9 Euclid’s Geometry MCQs – Definitions, Axioms & Postulates
CBSE Class 9 Euclid’s Geometry MCQs – Definitions, Axioms & Postulates
Class: 9 | Subject: Mathematics | Chapter: 5 – Introduction to Euclid’s Geometry
Board: CBSE | Based on Latest NCERT Curriculum
Board: CBSE | Based on Latest NCERT Curriculum
These MCQs are strictly based on the CBSE Class 9 Mathematics syllabus and NCERT textbook. Ideal for school exams and board preparation.
1. Euclid was a mathematician from:
Answer: B. Greece
Euclid was a Greek mathematician known as the "Father of Geometry."
Euclid was a Greek mathematician known as the "Father of Geometry."
2. Euclid’s book is called:
Answer: B. Elements
Euclid’s famous work is "Elements," which laid foundation of geometry.
Euclid’s famous work is "Elements," which laid foundation of geometry.
3. A point has:
Answer: C. Position only
A point indicates position and has no dimension.
A point indicates position and has no dimension.
4. A line has:
Answer: A. Length only
A line extends infinitely in both directions and has only length.
A line extends infinitely in both directions and has only length.
5. Axioms are statements which are:
Answer: B.
Axioms are universally accepted truths.
Axioms are universally accepted truths.
6. Postulates are assumptions used in:
Answer: B.
Postulates apply specifically to geometry.
Postulates apply specifically to geometry.
7. Through two distinct points, we can draw:
Answer: A.
Only one unique straight line passes through two distinct points.
Only one unique straight line passes through two distinct points.
8. Things equal to same thing are:
Answer: B.
This is Euclid’s common notion (axiom).
This is Euclid’s common notion (axiom).
9. A line segment has:
Answer: B.
Line segment has fixed length with two endpoints.
Line segment has fixed length with two endpoints.
10. A plane surface has:
Answer: C.
Plane has two dimensions: length and breadth.
Plane has two dimensions: length and breadth.
11. Euclid’s fifth postulate is about:
Answer: B.
It relates to properties of parallel lines.
It relates to properties of parallel lines.
12. A theorem is a statement that is:
Answer: B.
Theorems are proved using axioms and postulates.
Theorems are proved using axioms and postulates.
13. If equals are added to equals, the wholes are:
Answer: B.
This is Euclid’s axiom.
This is Euclid’s axiom.
14. A point has dimension:
Answer: D.
A point has no dimension.
A point has no dimension.
15. A line is breadthless:
Answer: A.
Line has only length, no breadth.
Line has only length, no breadth.
16. Intersection of two planes is:
Answer: B.
Two planes intersect in a line.
Two planes intersect in a line.
17. A straight line can be drawn joining:
Answer: B.
First postulate states this clearly.
First postulate states this clearly.
18. A circle is formed when:
Answer: B.
Rotating line segment with one endpoint fixed forms circle.
Rotating line segment with one endpoint fixed forms circle.
19. Euclid’s geometry is also called:
Answer: B.
It is based on logical reasoning from axioms.
It is based on logical reasoning from axioms.
20. Axioms are applicable to:
Answer: C.
Axioms are universal truths used across mathematics.
Axioms are universal truths used across mathematics.