Plane Geometry


  1. In an isosceles ∆ABC, AD is the median to the unequal side meeting BC at D. DP is the angle bisector of ∠ADB and PQ is drawn parallel to BC meeting AC at Q. Then the measure of ∠PDQ is :









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    On the basis of given in question , we draw a figure of an isosceles triangle ABC ,

    Given AB = AC
    Point D is the mid-point of side BC.
    ∴ ∠ADB = 90° = ∠ADC
    PD is internal bisector of ∠ADB.
    ∴ ∠PDA = 45°

    Correct Option: B

    On the basis of given in question , we draw a figure of an isosceles triangle ABC ,

    Given AB = AC
    Point D is the mid-point of side BC.
    ∴ ∠ADB = 90° = ∠ADC
    PD is internal bisector of ∠ADB.
    ∴ ∠PDA = 45°
    PQ || BC
    ∴ ∠ADQ = 45°
    ∴ PDQ = ∠ADQ + ∠PDA = 45° + 45° = 90°


  1. In the figure (not drawn to scale) given below, if AD = DC = BC and ∠BCE = 96°, then ∠DBC is :










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    From given figure ,

    Let ∠ACD = a = ∠DAC
    ∴ ∠CDB = 2a = ∠CBD
    The angles of the base of an isosceles triangle are equal.
    ∴ ∠ACB = 180° – 96° = 84°
    ⇒ ∠ACD + ∠DCB = 84°
    ⇒ a + 180° – 4a = 84°
    ⇒ 180° – 3a = 84°

    Correct Option: C

    From given figure ,

    Let ∠ACD = a = ∠DAC
    ∴ ∠CDB = 2a = ∠CBD
    The angles of the base of an isosceles triangle are equal.
    ∴ ∠ACB = 180° – 96° = 84°
    ⇒ ∠ACD + ∠DCB = 84°
    ⇒ a + 180° – 4a = 84°
    ⇒ 180° – 3a = 84°
    ⇒ 3a = 180° – 84° = 96°
    ⇒ a = 96 ÷ 3 = 32°
    ⇒ ∠DBC = 2a = 64°



  1. In an isosceles triangle ∆ ABC, AB = AC and ∠A = 80°. The bisector of∠B and ∠ C meet at D. The ∠BDC is equal to









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    As per the given in question , we draw a figure of an isosceles triangle ABC

    Given that , AB = AC
    ∴ ∠ABC = ∠ACB
    ∠A = 80°
    ∴ ∠B + ∠C = 180° – 80° = 100°
    ∴ ∠B = 100 ÷ 2 = 50° = ∠C

    Correct Option: C

    As per the given in question , we draw a figure of an isosceles triangle ABC

    Given that , AB = AC
    ∴ ∠ABC = ∠ACB
    ∠A = 80°
    ∴ ∠B + ∠C = 180° – 80° = 100°
    ∴ ∠B = 100 ÷ 2 = 50° = ∠C
    ∴ ∠DBC = ∠DCB = 50 ÷ 2 = 25°
    ∴ ∠BDC = 180° – (∠DBC + ∠DCB) = 180° – 50° = 130°


  1. The sides of a triangle are in the ratio 3 : 4 : 6. The triangle is :









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    Here , The sides of a triangle are in the ratio 3 : 4 : 6
    Let the sides of the triangle be 3k, 4k and 6k units.
    Clearly, (3k)² + (4k)² < (6k)²

    Correct Option: C

    Here , The sides of a triangle are in the ratio 3 : 4 : 6
    Let the sides of the triangle be 3k, 4k and 6k units.
    Clearly, (3k)² + (4k)² < (6k)²
    ∴ The triangle will be obtuse angled.



  1. O and C are respectively the orthocentre and circumcentre of an acute-angled triangle PQR. The points P and O are joined and produced to meet the side QR at S. If ∠PQS = 60° and ∠QCR = 130°, then ∠RPS=









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    On the basis of given in question , we draw a figure with O and C are respectively orthocentre and circumcentre of an acute-angled triangle PQR ,

    ∠ PQS = 60°
    ∠ QCR = 130°

    ∴ ∠QPR =
    1
    × 130° = 65°
    2

    ⇒ ∠QRP =180° – 60° – 65° = 55°
    ⇒ ∠PCQ = 110°
    ∴ In ∆ QCR,
    QC = CR
    ⇒ ∠CQR = ∠CRQ = 25°
    [∵ ∠CQR + ∠CRQ = 50°]

    Correct Option: B

    On the basis of given in question , we draw a figure with O and C are respectively orthocentre and circumcentre of an acute-angled triangle PQR ,

    ∠ PQS = 60°
    ∠ QCR = 130°

    ∴ ∠QPR =
    1
    × 130° = 65°
    2

    ⇒ ∠QRP =180° – 60° – 65° = 55°
    ⇒ ∠PCQ = 110°
    ∴ In ∆ QCR,
    QC = CR
    ⇒ ∠CQR = ∠CRQ = 25°
    [∵ ∠CQR + ∠CRQ = 50°]
    ∴ ∠PQC = ∠QPC = 35°
    [∵ ∠PQC + ∠QPC = 70°]
    Similarly, ∠ CPR = 30°
    ∴ ∠RPS = 35°