Class 7 Maths Chapter 6 Practice Question Answers - The Triangle and Its Properties

Q1. The construction of a triangle ABC, given that BC = 3 cm is possible when difference of AB and AC is equal to :
A.3.2 cm
B.3.1 cm
C.3 cm
D.2.8 cm
Ans: (d)
Sol: Let the length of AB be x and AC be y
A triangle can be formed if the sum of any two sides is greater then the third
⇒ BC + AC > AB
⇒ 3 + AC > AB
⇒ 3 > AB − AC
⇒ AB − AC < 3
So only option Dis correct.

Q2. In a right triangle, the square of the hypotenuse is x times the sum of the squares of the other two sides. The value of x is:
A.2
B.1
C.1/2
D.1/4
Ans: (b)
Sol: In a right triangle, the square of the hypotenuse is equal to the sum of the squares of the other two sides.  
Its a standard pythagoras theorem for right angle triangles.
Hyp² = Perpendicular² + Base²
According to question we have
Hyp² = x(Perpendicular² + Base² )
So on comparing the above two equations,
We get, x = 1.

Q3. In ΔABC, if AB = BC then :
A.∠B>∠C
B.∠A=∠C
C.∠A=∠B
D.∠A<∠C
Ans: (b)
Sol: In △ABC , AB=AC
∴ the triangle is isoceles.
In an isoceles triangle the angles opposite to equal sides are equal.
∴ ∠A=∠C

Q4. The exterior angle of a triangle is equal to the sum of two
A.Exterior angles
B.Interior angles
C.Interior opposite angles
D.Alternate angles
Ans: (c)
Sol: The exterior angle of a triangle is equal to the sum of two interior opposite angles.

Q5. The △ formed by BC =7.2 cm , AC =6 cm and ∠C = 120^o  is:
A.An acute angle △
B.An obtuse angled △
C.A right angled △
D.None of these
Ans: (b)
Sol: Given ∠C=120^∘
Here one of the angles of the triangle is greater than 90^∘ . So the △ is obtuse angled triangle.
Therefore option B is correct.

Q6. If two angles in a triangle are 40^∘ and 60^∘ , then the third angle is:
A.90^∘
B.80^∘
C.70^∘
D.60^∘
Ans: (b)
Sol: Let the third angle be x
We know, by angle sum property, the sum of all angles of a triangles is 180^∘ .
40^∘ + 60^∘ + x = 180^∘
100^∘ + x = 180^∘
⇒ x = 80^∘

Q7. Number of interior angles formed in a triangle are:
A.1
B.2
C.3
D.4
Ans: (c)
Sol: Number of interior angles formed in a triangle are 3.
Here, m∠A,m∠B and m∠C stand for measure of angle A,B and C.

Q8. In the given figure, XYZ is a/an________ triangle.

A.isosceles
B.equilateral
C.scalene
D.none of these
Ans: (a)
Sol: In the given △XYZ,
XY = XZ = 8 cm
Since two sides are equal of the given triangle.
∴ △XYZ  is an isosceles triangle.
Option A is correct.

Q9. A triangle with the sides measuring 4 cm, 5 cm and 5 cm is called
A.an equilateral triangle
B.an isosceles triangle
C.a scalene triangle
D.none of the above
Ans: (b)
Sol: Given, the sides of the triangle are 4 cm, 5 cm and 5 cm
A triangle having two equal sides is called an isosceles triangle.
Here, two sides of the triangle are 5 cm and 5 cm. So, it is an isosceles triangle.
So, option B is correct.

Q10. A triangle with one right angle and two acute angles is called
A.right angled triangle
B.acute angled triangle
C.equilateral triangle
D.none of these
Ans: (a)
Sol: A triangle with a right angle and two acute angles is called right angled triangle.

Q11. The triangle formed by BC=5 cm,AC=3 cm,AB=5.8 cm is:
A.a right angled Δ
B.an isosceles Δ
C.an equilateral Δ
D.a scalene Δ
Ans: (d)
Sol: Given three lengths of sides are different.
Also, the sides do not follow Pythagora's theorem.
So, it is a scalene triangle.
Option D is correct.

Q12. A triangle can have :
A.one right angle
B.two right angles
C.three obtuse angles
D.none of these
Ans: (a)
Sol: Right angled triangle is a type of a triangle where one angle is right angle.
By angle sum property, sum of angles of a triangle =180^o
If two angles are right angles in a triangle, then according to angle sum property, third angle =0^o
This is not possible for a triangle.  
So, other two angles have to be acute angle.
A is the answer.

Q13. A triangle with the sides measuring 5 cm, 6 cm and 4 cm is called:
A.an equilateral triangle
B.an isosceles triangle
C.a scalene triangle
D.none of the above
Ans: (c)
Sol: A triangle with three unequal sides is called scalene triangle.
So, option C is correct.

Q14. In a right angled triangle, the other two angles are:
A.acute
B.obtuse
C.right
D.none of these
Ans: (a)
Sol: An acute angle is an angle smaller than a right angle (90^o is called a right angle). Hence, in a right angled triangle the other two angles are acute.

Q15. A triangle with all 3 equal sides is called
A.isosceles
B.equilateral
C.scalene
D.none of these
Ans: (b)
Sol: An equilateral triangle is one in which all three sides and angles are equal.  
So, B is correct.

Q16. The length of the hypotenuse of a right-angle triangle whose measure of two sides are 12 cm and 0.35 m is:
A.37 cm
B.3.72 cm
C.0.372 cm
D.37 m
Ans: (d)
Sol: 0.35m = 0.35 × 100cm = 35cm
For a right angle triangle using Pythagorus theorem we get,
(Hypotenuse)² =(side)² + (side)²
= (12)2 +(35)2
= 144+1225
= 1369
Hypotenuse =  1369 = 37cm

Q17. A triangle with one obtuse and two acute angles is called
A.right angled triangle
B.acute angled triangle
C.obtuse angled triangle
D.none
Ans: (c)
Sol: An obtuse triangle (or obtuse-angled triangle) is a triangle with one obtuse angle (greater than 90°) and two acute angles.
The sum of angles in a triangle must be 180° and no triangle can have more than one obtuse angle.
So option C is the correct answer.

Q18. The triangle formed by BC=8.2cm, AC=7cm and ∠C=120^∘  is-
A.An obtuse angled triangle
B.An acute angle triangle
C.A right angled triangle
D.None of these
Ans: (a)
Sol: In△ABC,
BC = 8.2cm,AC = 7cm and ∠C = 120^∘
Here, we can see triangle contain one obtuse angle.
So,△ABC, is an obtuse angled triangle
Option A is the correct answer.

Q19. Sum of the lengths of any two sides of a triangle is always ____ than the length of the third side.
A.less than
B.equal to
C.greater than
D.None of these
Ans: (c)
Sol: It is a property of a triangle that:
Sum of the lengths of any two sides of a triangle is always greater than the length of the third side.

Q20. A quadrilateral is having _____.
A.one diagonal
B.two diagonals
C.three diagonals
D.four diagonals
Ans: (b)
Sol: A quadrilateral is a four-sided polygon.
Here, ABCD is a quadrilateral having four sides AB,BC,CD and AD
Diagonal is a line segment that goes from one corner to another.
The diagonals of quadrilateral ABCD are AC and BD.
∴  A quadrilateral is having two diagonals.

Q21. The interior of a triangle is
A.the intersection of three lines
B.the union of three line segments
C.the set of the intersection of interiors of the angles of triangle
D.none of these
Ans: (c)
Sol: The interior of a triangle is the set of the intersection of interiors of the angles of triangle.

Q22. Can the three sides of length 6cm,5cm, and 3cm form a triangle?
A.Yes
B.No
C.Sometimes
D.None
Ans: (a)
Sol: Taking two sides at a time to check the inequality property of a triangle that is the sum of two sides of a triangle is always greater than the third side.
(1)  (6+5)=11>3        {Satisfying}
(2)  (5+3)=8>6         {Satisfying}
(3)  (3+6)=9>5         {Satisfying}
Hence, they can form a triangle.

Q23. If one angle of a triangle is equal to half the sum of the other two equal angles, then the triangle is
A.Isosceles
B.Scalene
C.Equilateral
D.Right-angled
Ans: (d)
Sol:  ∠A =  1/2  (∠B + ∠C)
∠A + ∠B + ∠C = 1/2  (∠B + ∠A)
or∠B + ∠C = 90^∘or∠A = 90^∘

Q24. All equilateral triangles have ___ sides and ____ angles equal.
A.two, two
B.three, three
C.three , two
D.two, three
Ans: (b)
Sol: A triangle with all sides equal and all the three angles equal to 60^∘ is called an Equilateral triangle.
Thus, option B is correct.

Q25. We use ______ formula to find the lengths of the right angled triangles.
A.Pythagoras theorem
B.Postulate theorem
C.Thales theorem
D.None of the above
Ans: (a)
Sol: a² + b² = c² is the formula used to find the lengths of the right angled triangles. This formula was named after the mathematician named Pythagoras called Pythagoras theorem .
Therefore, A  is the correct answer.

Q26. Angles opposite to ____ sides of an isosceles triangles are equal.
A.equal
B.unequal
C.any two
D.none of these
Ans: (a)
Sol: Angles opposite to equal sides of an isosceles triangles are equal.

Q27. In Pythagoras theorem in right angled triangle the longest side is called the
A.Hypotenuse
B.Height
C.Perpendicula
D.Bisector
Ans: (a)
Sol: Longest side is called Hypotenuse and its is opposite to the right angle.
In the attached figure AC is Hypotenuse.

Q28. A triangle whose _____ angle(s) is 90^o  is called a right angled triangle.
A.0
B.3
C.2
D.1
Ans: (d)
Sol: A triangle whose one angle is 90^o is called a right angled triangle.

Q29. What is the name of the closed figure with four sides?
A.Hexagon
B.Triangle
C.Pentagon
D.Quadrilateral
Ans: (d)
Sol: A quadrilateral is a closed figure having four sides.
Therefore, D is the correct answer.

Q30. Define Pythagoras theorem.
A.In a right angled triangle , square of a hypotenuse is not equal to the sum of the squares of two sides.
B.In a right-angled triangle, the square of a hypotenuse is equal to the sum of the squares of the other two sides.
C.In a right angled triangle , hypotenuse is equal to the sum of two sides.
D.In a triangle , square of a side is equal to the square of another side.
Ans: (b)
Sol: In a right angled triangle ,square of hypotenuse (longest side) is equal to the sum of squares of other two sides.
In △ABC
(AC)² =(AB)² +(BC)²