CBSE Class 9 Maths Polynomials MCQs – Algebraic Expressions & Types of Polynomials
CBSE Class 9 Maths Polynomials MCQs – Algebraic Expressions & Types of Polynomials
Class: 9 | Subject: Mathematics | Chapter 2: Polynomials
✔ Based strictly on NCERT (Latest CBSE Syllabus)
✔ Covers Algebraic Expressions, Degree, Zeroes & Types of Polynomials
✔ Ideal for School Exams & CBSE Board Standard Preparation
✔ Covers Algebraic Expressions, Degree, Zeroes & Types of Polynomials
✔ Ideal for School Exams & CBSE Board Standard Preparation
1. What is the degree of the polynomial 5x³ + 2x² − 7?
Correct Answer: C) 3
Explanation: The highest power of the variable x is 3. Therefore, the degree of the polynomial is 3.
Explanation: The highest power of the variable x is 3. Therefore, the degree of the polynomial is 3.
2. Which of the following is a linear polynomial?
Correct Answer: B) 2x + 5
Explanation: A linear polynomial has degree 1. Here highest power of x is 1.
Explanation: A linear polynomial has degree 1. Here highest power of x is 1.
3. The constant polynomial is:
Correct Answer: A) 4
Explanation: A constant polynomial has degree 0 because it contains no variable.
Explanation: A constant polynomial has degree 0 because it contains no variable.
4. Which is a quadratic polynomial?
Correct Answer: B) x² + 3x + 1
Explanation: Quadratic polynomial has degree 2.
Explanation: Quadratic polynomial has degree 2.
5. The zero of polynomial p(x) = x − 7 is:
Correct Answer: A) 7
Explanation: Put p(x)=0 → x−7=0 → x=7.
Explanation: Put p(x)=0 → x−7=0 → x=7.
6. Number of zeroes of a linear polynomial is:
Correct Answer: B) 1
Explanation: A linear polynomial (degree 1) has exactly one zero.
Explanation: A linear polynomial (degree 1) has exactly one zero.
7. Which is not a polynomial?
Correct Answer: B) 2x⁻¹ + 3
Explanation: Negative powers are not allowed in polynomials.
Explanation: Negative powers are not allowed in polynomials.
8. The value of polynomial 2x + 3 at x = 2 is:
Correct Answer: B) 7
Explanation: 2(2)+3 = 4+3 = 7.
Explanation: 2(2)+3 = 4+3 = 7.
9. Degree of constant polynomial is:
Correct Answer: A) 0
Explanation: Constant polynomial has degree 0.
Explanation: Constant polynomial has degree 0.
10. Which polynomial has degree 3?
Correct Answer: B)
Explanation: Highest power is 3.
Explanation: Highest power is 3.
11. A polynomial of degree 2 is called:
Correct Answer: C)
Explanation: Degree 2 → Quadratic.
Explanation: Degree 2 → Quadratic.
12. Zero of p(x)=x is:
Correct Answer: B)
Explanation: x=0 makes p(x)=0.
Explanation: x=0 makes p(x)=0.
13. Which is a cubic polynomial?
Correct Answer: A)
Explanation: Degree 3.
Explanation: Degree 3.
14. Value of x² at x=3 is:
Correct Answer: B)
Explanation: 3²=9.
Explanation: 3²=9.
15. Polynomial with two terms is called:
Correct Answer: B)
Explanation: Two terms → Binomial.
Explanation: Two terms → Binomial.
16. Polynomial with one term is:
Correct Answer: A)
Explanation: Single term → Monomial.
Explanation: Single term → Monomial.
17. Polynomial with three terms is:
Correct Answer: C)
Explanation: Three terms → Trinomial.
Explanation: Three terms → Trinomial.
18. Degree of 7 is:
Correct Answer: A)
Explanation: Constant polynomial.
Explanation: Constant polynomial.
19. If p(x)=x²−4, then p(2)=
Correct Answer: A)
Explanation: 2²−4=4−4=0.
Explanation: 2²−4=4−4=0.
20. The graphical representation of zeroes of a polynomial are the points where graph cuts:
Correct Answer: B)
Explanation: Zeroes are x-intercepts.
Explanation: Zeroes are x-intercepts.
