Plane Geometry


  1. In triangle PQR, points A, B and C are taken on PQ, PR and QR respectively such that QC = AC and CR = CB. If ∠QPR = 40°, then ∠ACB is equal to :









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    According to question , we draw a figure of a triangle PQR in which points A, B and C are taken on PQ, PR and QR respectively

    Given that , ∠QPR = 40°
    AC = QC
    ∴ ∠QAC = ∠CQA = y ( say )
    CR = CB
    ∴ ∠ CBR = ∠CRB = z
    ∴ From ∆ PQR,
    ∠y + ∠z + 40° = 180°
    ∠y + ∠z = 140° ......(i)

    Correct Option: D

    According to question , we draw a figure of a triangle PQR in which points A, B and C are taken on PQ, PR and QR respectively

    Given that , ∠QPR = 40°
    AC = QC
    ∴ ∠QAC = ∠CQA = y ( say )
    CR = CB
    ∴ ∠ CBR = ∠CRB = z
    ∴ From ∆ PQR,
    ∠y + ∠z + 40° = 180°
    ∠y + ∠z = 140° ......(i)
    Again, ∠ ACQ + ∠ ACB + ∠ BCR = 180°
    ⇒ 180° – 2y + ∠ ACB + 180° – 2z = 180°
    ⇒ ∠ ACB = 2 (y + z) – 180° = 2 × 140 – 180° = 100°


  1. Internal bisectors of angles ∠B and ∠C of a triangle ABC meet at O. If ∠BAC = 80°, then the value of ∠BOC is









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    As per the given in question , we draw a figure of a triangle ABC in which ∠B and ∠C are internal bisectors of angles of triangle

    Here , ∠BAC = 80°
    In ∆ ABC ,
    As we know that , ∠A + ∠B + ∠C = 180°
    ∴ ∠B + ∠C = 180° – 80° = 100°

    ∠B
    +
    ∠C
    = 50°
    22

    Correct Option: D

    As per the given in question , we draw a figure of a triangle ABC in which ∠B and ∠C are internal bisectors of angles of triangle

    Here , ∠BAC = 80°
    In ∆ ABC ,
    As we know that , ∠A + ∠B + ∠C = 180°
    ∴ ∠B + ∠C = 180° – 80° = 100°

    ∠B
    +
    ∠C
    = 50°
    22

    In ∆ BOC ,
    ⇒ ∠OBC + ∠OCB = 50°
    ∴ ∠BOC = 180° – 50° = 130°



  1. O is the centre and arc ABC subtends an angle of 130° at O. AB is extended to P. Then ∠PBC is









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    On the basis of question we draw a figure of a circle with centre O and arc ABC subtends an angle of 130° at O ,

    Given that , ∠AOC = 130°

    ⇒ ∠ADC =
    1
    × 130° = 65°
    2

    Correct Option: C

    On the basis of question we draw a figure of a circle with centre O and arc ABC subtends an angle of 130° at O ,

    Given that , ∠AOC = 130°

    ⇒ ∠ADC =
    1
    × 130° = 65°
    2

    ∠PBC = ∠ADC = 65°


  1. In ∆ ABC, draw BE ⊥ AC and CF ⊥ AB and the perpendicular BE and CF intersect at the point O. If ∠ BAC = 70°, then the value of ∠ BOC is









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    As per the given in question , we draw a figure of a triangle ABC and BE ⊥ AC and CF ⊥ AB and the perpendicular BE and CF intersect at the point O

    Here , ∠BAC = 70°
    ∠ABC + ∠ACB = 110° ...(i)
    From ∠BCF,
    ∠CFB + ∠FBC + ∠FCB = 180°
    ⇒ ∠FBC + ∠FCB = 90° ...(ii)
    From ∆ BCE,

    Correct Option: D

    As per the given in question , we draw a figure of a triangle ABC and BE ⊥ AC and CF ⊥ AB and the perpendicular BE and CF intersect at the point O

    Here , ∠BAC = 70°
    ∠ABC + ∠ACB = 110° ...(i)
    From ∠BCF,
    ∠CFB + ∠FBC + ∠FCB = 180°
    ⇒ ∠FBC + ∠FCB = 90° ...(ii)
    From ∆ BCE,
    ∠ECB + ∠EBC = 90° ...(iii)
    From (ii) + (iii) – (i) , we get
    ⇒ ∠EBC + ∠FCB = 180° – 110° = 70°
    ∴ ∠BOC = 180° – 70° = 110°



  1. The angle between the external bisectors of two angles of a triangle is 60°. Then the third angle of the triangle is









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    According to question , we draw a figure of a external bisector triangle ABC

    Given , ∠BOC = 60°
    ∠ABC + ∠CBP = 180°
    ⇒ ∠B + 2 ∠1 = 180°
    ⇒ 2∠1 = 180° – ∠B

    ⇒ ∠1 = 90° –
    1
    ∠B ........( 1 )
    2

    ∠B Again, ∠ACB + ∠QCB = 180°
    ⇒ ∠2 = 90° –
    1
    ∠C ...........( 2 )
    2

    In ∆ BOC,
    ∠1 + ∠2 +∠BOC = 180°
    ⇒ 90° -
    1
    ∠B + 90° -
    1
    ∠C + ∠BOC = 180° { ∴ Using ( 1) and ( 2 ) }
    22

    Correct Option: C

    According to question , we draw a figure of a external bisector triangle ABC

    Given , ∠BOC = 60°
    ∠ABC + ∠CBP = 180°
    ⇒ ∠B + 2 ∠1 = 180°
    ⇒ 2∠1 = 180° – ∠B

    ⇒ ∠1 = 90° –
    1
    ∠B ........( 1 )
    2

    ∠B Again, ∠ACB + ∠QCB = 180°
    ⇒ ∠2 = 90° –
    1
    ∠C ...........( 2 )
    2

    In ∆ BOC,
    ∠1 + ∠2 +∠BOC = 180°
    ⇒ 90° -
    1
    ∠B + 90° -
    1
    ∠C + ∠BOC = 180° { ∴ Using ( 1) and ( 2 ) }
    22

    ⇒ ∠BOC =
    1
    (∠B + ∠C)
    2

    ⇒ ∠BOC =
    1
    (180° - ∠A)
    2

    ⇒ ∠BOC = 90° –
    1
    ∠A
    2

    ⇒ 60° = 90° –
    1
    ∠A
    2

    ∴ ∠A = 60°