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Introduction to euclid's geometry - class-VIII

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Which of the following is Euclid's first postulate?

  1. All right angles are equal to one another.

  2. The whole is greater then the part.

  3. A circle can be drawn with any centre and any radius.

  4. A straight line segment can be drawn joining any two points.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Euclid's first postulate is :

A straight line segment can be drawn joining any two points.
Thus, option D is correct.

If point $P$ lies on $AB$, then $AB$ is always greater than $AP$. This concept is on which of the following Euclid's Axioms.

  1. First Axiom

  2. Second Axiom

  3. Third Axoim

  4. Fifth Axiom


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The fifth axiom of Euclid's about geometry is the whole of anything is greater than the part of it.

Here AB is the whole line and AP is the part and according to the fifth axiom we have AB is always greater than AP.
So the given statement is Euclid's fifth axiom.

Axioms are assumed

  1. universal truths in all branches of mathematics

  2. universal truths specific to geometry

  3. theorems

  4. definitions


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

From time immemorial, axioms have been acquired by man through the day to day experiences .

No mathematical deduction is needed to prove them.
Practically they are starting points of reasoning.

So axioms are assumed universal truths in all branches of mathematics.

Ans- Option A.

John is of the same age as Mohan. Ram is also of the same age as Mohan. State the Euclid's axiom that illustrates the relative ages of John and Ram

  1. First axiom

  2. Second axiom

  3. Third axiom

  4. Fourth axiom


Correct Option: A
Explanation:
Given that
John's age=Mohan's age &
Ram's age=Mohan's age.
So, by the first axiom of Euclid, 
John's age=Ram's age.
Euclid's first axiom states that
things, which are equal to the same thing, are equal to one another.

Ans- Option A.

$\angle A=\angle B$ and $\angle B=\angle C$, According to which axiom of Euclid the relation between $\angle A$ and $\angle C$ is established?

  1. I

  2. II

  3. III

  4. IV


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Given that $\quad \angle A=\angle B\quad & \quad \angle B=\angle C.\quad $

Then, according to Euclid's first axiom, which states that 
"things which are   equal to the same thing are also equal to each other",
 $\quad \angle A=\angle C\quad $
Ans- Option A.

Euclid's fourth axiom says that everything equals itself.

  1. True

  2. False

  3. Ambiguous

  4. Data insufficient


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Euclid's fourth axiom states that "things which coincide with one another are equal to one another."

So the given statement is true by the axiom IV.
Ans- Option A.

The boundaries of the solids are called curves.

  1. True

  2. False

  3. Ambiguous

  4. Data Insufficient


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The boundaries of the solids are called surfaces.

While the boundaries of the surfaces are called curves.

The Euclidean geometry is valid only for figures in the plane.

  1. True

  2. False

  3. Ambiguous

  4. Data Insufficient


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The given statement is true. Because,  by Einstein's  theory of  general  relativity, physical space itself is not Euclidean. Euclidean space is a good approximation  for it where the gravitational field is weak.  

So, in space or in multidimensional space the Euclidean axioms are not applicable.
Ans- Option A.

According to Euclid : The whole is greater than the part .State whether that this is true or false.
  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

This is Euclid's fifth axiom. Hence $true$.

It is known that $x+y=10,$ then $x+y+z=10+z$. The Euclid's axiom that illustrates this statement is

  1. first axiom

  2. second axiom

  3. third axiom

  4. fourth axiom


Correct Option: B
Explanation:
Here z has been added to two quantities  which are equal to each other.
So, by Euclid's second axiom, which states that
if equals are added to equals the wholes are equal,
x+y+z=10+z is true.
Ans- Option B.

The total number of propositions in the Elements are

  1. $465$

  2. $460$

  3. $13$

  4. $55$


Correct Option: A
Explanation:
Elements is the book written by a mathematician Euclid's and it has $465$ propositions , $131$ definitions $5$ postulates of Euclid's and $5$ common notions are written 
Therefore, there are $465$ propositions in the elements.

Euclid belongs to the country

  1. Babylonia

  2. Egypt

  3. Greece

  4. India


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Euclid belongs to Greece.

Ans- Option C.

The edges of a surface are called curves.

  1. True

  2. False

  3. Ambiguous

  4. Data Insufficient


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The edges of a surface are called curves.

For example, circle is a plane surface and its edge is the circumference, which is a curve

Two salesmen make equal during the month of August. In September, each salesman doubles his sale of the month of August. Compare their sales in September.

  1. Equal sales in September

  2. Unequal sales in September

  3. Ambiguous

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Let each salesman make Rs. $x$ in August.
In September, the sale of each salesman is Rs. $2x$.
According to Euclids sixth axiom, things which are double of the same thing are equal to one another, the wholes are equal.
So, the sales of each salesman are equal.

The things which are double of the same thing are equal to one another.

  1. True

  2. False

  3. Ambiguous

  4. Data Insufficient


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Let a=2x   and  b=2x  when a, b & x are arbritary numbers or things. 

The first axiom of Euclid states that
 "things which are equal to the same thing are also equal to each other.
So a=b.
i.e the given statement is true.
Ans- Option A.

State true or false:

The statements that are proved, are called axioms.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Axioms are statements which are self evident and are accepted without any proof.

But there are some statements which require proof and experimental verification to establish themselves. This type of statement is called theory.
so the given statement is false.
Ans- Option B.

Define the Euclid's axiom which contains following equation
If $x=9$ and $y=1$, then $x-y=8$.

  1. Axiom 5

  2. Axiom 3

  3. Axiom 2

  4. Axiom 1


Correct Option: B
Explanation:
If $x= 9$ and $y= 1$ then $x-y = 8$
The Euclid's axiom used in this statement is Axiom 3 which states that "If equal be subtracted from equal the remainders are equal".

If equals are added to equals, then the wholes are .......

  1. unequal

  2. equal

  3. sometimes equal sometimes unequal

  4. nearest to each other


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

According to the first axiom of Euclid " if equals are added to equals the wholes are equal."

Ans- Option B.

A ______ is a statement that is accepted without proof.

  1. theorem

  2. conjectures

  3. postulate

  4. operation


Correct Option: C
Explanation:
A postulate is a statement that is accepted without proof.
Example: A unique straight line can be drawn from any point to any other point.

Identify the given statement: It is possible to produce a finite straight continuously in a straight line.

  1. theroem

  2. conjectures

  3. operation

  4. postulate


Correct Option: D
Explanation:
It is possible to produce a finite straight continuously in a straight line.
The given statement is postulate. A postulate is a statement that is accepted without proof. Axiom is another name for a postulate. 

For example, if you know that Pam is five feet tall and all her siblings are taller than her, you would believe her if she said that all of her siblings are at least five foot one. Pam just stated a postulate, and you just accepted it without grabbing a tape measure to verify the height of her siblings.

Read the following axioms:
(i) Things which are equal to the same thing are equal to one another.
(ii) If equals are added to equals, the wholes are equal.
(iii) Things which are double of the same thing are equal to one another.
Check whether the given system of axioms is consistent or inconsistent

  1. consistent

  2. inconsistent

  3. Only (i) & (ii) are consistent

  4. Only  (iii) is consistent


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

(i) This statement is  Euclid's first Axiom.

(ii) This statement is  Euclid's  second Axiom.
(ii) This statement is true if we apply Euclid's first Axiom.
Let $2a=b$ and $2a=c$.
Then both  b & c are equal to 2a
i.e $ b=c$
which is consistent with the first Axiom of Euclid.
So the given system of axioms is consistent.
ans- Option A.

State whether the following axioms are True or False:

If a ray stands on a line, then the sum of two adjacent angles so formed is equal to $180^{\circ}$180o.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

If a ray stands on a line, then the sum of two adjacent angles so formed is 180.Conversely if the sum of two adjacent angles is 180, then a ray stands on a line (i.e., the non-common arms form a line).

Hence the above statement is True

If $a=60$ and $b=a$, then $b=60$ by

  1. Axiom $1$

  2. Axiom $2$

  3. Axiom $3$

  4. Axiom $4$


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

According to Euclid's 1st axiom,- Things which are equal to the same thing are also equal to one another

So, if $a=60$ and $b=a$, then $b=60$ by $Axiom1$

State whether the following statements are true or false
A finite line can be extended on its both sides endlessly to get a straight line

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

True,

As per Euclid conceived idea in second axiom a finite line can be extended on its both sides endlessly to get a straight line

State whether the following statements are true or false:
Only one line can pass through a given point.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Infinite lines can pass through a given point.

So, the statement is false.

Two distinct points in a plane determine ______ lines.

  1. Unique

  2. Two

  3. Three

  4. None of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

According to Euclid's Axioms, For every two points, $A,\,B$ there exists no more than one line that contains each of the points $A,B$.

Therefore, a unique line can be made from two distinct points.

Things which are equal to the same thing are _____ to one another.

  1. Perpendicular

  2. Not equal

  3. Equal

  4. Parallel


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Let $A$ and $B$ both be equal to $C$

$\Rightarrow A=C ; B=C$

From this we can clearly say that, $A=B=C$
Hence, things which are equal to the same thing must be equal to one another.

Things which are halves of the _____ things are equal to one another.

  1. Same

  2. Different

  3. Two

  4. None of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

According to the first Euclid's axioms ''Things which are equal to the same thing are equal to one another''.

In this case, If things which are halves of the same things then, they are equal to one another.

By applying Euclid's division lemma $72$ and $28$ can be expressed as

  1. $28 = (72 - 16) \times 2$

  2. $72 = (28 \times 2) + 16$

  3. $72 = (28 \times 2) - 16$

  4. $16 = 72 - (28 + 2)$


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Solution:

According to Euclid's division lemma if $a$ and $b$ are two numbers then they can be expressed as $b=ap+r.$
Therfore,
$72$ and $28$ can be expressed as
$72=(28\times2)+16$
So, $B$ is the correct option. 

Euclidean geometry is valid only for curved surfaces.

  1. True

  2. False

  3. Sometimes True

  4. Data Insufficient


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Euclid's postulates:

$\rightarrow$A straight line can be drawn joining any two points.
$\rightarrow$A straight line segment can be extended indefinitely in a straight line.
$\rightarrow$A circle can be drawn having segment as radius and one endpoint as center. 
$\rightarrow$All right angles are congruent and equal.
$\rightarrow$Parallel postulate.

According to Euclid's axioms, the _____ is greater than the part.

  1. Half

  2. Large

  3. Whole

  4. None of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

According to axiom $5$ of Euclid, whole is greater than the part and it is a universal truth.


Proof:
Let's take whole $3$ and part $\dfrac{1}{3}$
Subtracting, we get
$3-\dfrac{1}{3} = \dfrac{8}{3} > 0$

Hence, Proved that whole is greater than part.

Two intersecting lines cannot be parallel to the same line is stated in the form of :

  1. an axiom

  2. a definition

  3. a postulate

  4. a proof


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Axiom

example if line A and line B are intersecting and line C is parallel to line A then line C is not parallel to line B.
$A$

Using Euclid's Division Lemma, for any positive integer $n, n^3-n$ is always divisible by 

  1. $6$

  2. $4$

  3. $3$

  4. $8$


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

$n^{3}-n=n(n^{2}-1)=n(n-1)(n+1)$ is divisible by $3$ then  possible remainder is $0, 1$ and $2$


[$\because$ if $P=ab+r$, Then $0\le r < a$ by Euclid lemma]


$\therefore$ Let $n=3r, 3r+1,3r+2$ where $r$ is an integer

Case $1$: When $n=3r$

Then, $n^{3}-n$ is divisible by $3$  [$\because n^{3}-n=n(n-1)(n+1)=3r(3r-1)(3r+1)$, early shown it is divisible by $3$]

Case $2$: When $n=3r+1$

$n-1=3r+1-1=3r$

Then, $n^{3}-n=(3r+1)(3r)(3r+2)$ it is divisible by $3$

Case: when $n=3r-1$

$m+1=3r-1+1=3r$

Then, $n^{3}-n=(3r-1)(3r-2)(3r)$ it is divisible by $3$

Now out of three $(n-1)^{n}$ and $(n+1)$ are must be even so it is divisible by $2$

$n^{3}-n$ is divisible by $2\times 3=6$

Euclid stated that if equals are subtracted from equals, the remainders are equals in the form of :

  1. an axiom

  2. a postulate

  3. a definition

  4. a proof


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The above statement is Euclid's third axiom. So, $A$ is correct.

The things which coincide with one another are:

  1. equal to another

  2. unequal

  3. double of same thing

  4. Triple of same things


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

According to Euclid's postulates, $equal$ things coincide with each other.

Hence, $A$ is correct.

Euclid's stated that all right angles are equal to each other in the form of :

  1. an axiom

  2. a definition

  3. a postulate

  4. a proof


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

One of Euclid's five postulates is:

$All$ $right$ $angles$ $are$ $CONGRUENT$.
So, the correct option is  $C$.

Which of the following is Euler's formula?

  1. $F+V=E+2$

  2. $F+E=V+2$

  3. $F+E-V=2$

  4. $F+2=E+V$


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Euler's formula $F + V = E + 2.$


Option $A$ is the correct answer.

Euclid stated that all right angles are equal to one another in the form of a/an ..........

  1. Axiom

  2. Defination

  3. Postulate

  4. Proof


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Postulates


1. A straight line may be drawn from any point to any other point.


2. A terminated line (line segment) can be produced indefinitely.
 3. A circle may be described with any centre and any radius.


4. All right angles are equal to one another.


5. If a straight line falling on two straight lines makes the interior angles on the same

side of it, taken together less than two right angles, then the the two straight lines if

produced indefinitely, meet on that side on which the sum of angles is taken together

less than two right angles.

Euclid used the term postulate for the assumptions that were specific to geometry

and otherwise called axioms. A theorem is a mathematical statement whose truth

has been logically established.
Answer (C) Postulate

Euclid's second axiom is

  1. the things which are equal to the same thing are equal to one another

  2. if equals be added to equals, the wholes are equal

  3. if equals be subtracted from equals, the remainders are equals

  4. things which coincide with one another are equal to one another


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Euclid's second axiom can be stated as any terminated straight line can be projected indefinitely or it can be stated as if equals be added to equals, the wholes are equal.

Select the correct match.

  1. Postulate III $\quad$ A terminated line can be produced indefinitely

  2. Postulate II $\quad$ All right angles are equal to one another

  3. Postulate IV $\quad$ A circle can be drawn with any centre and any radius

  4. Postulate I $\quad$ A straight line may be drawn from any one point to any other point.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Postulates 
1. A straight line may be drawn from any point to any other point. 
2. A terminated line (line segment) can be produced indefinitely.
 3. A circle may be described with any centre and any radius. 
4. All right angles are equal to one another. 
5. If a straight line falling on two straight lines makes the interior angles on the same side of it, taken together less than two right angles
So, (D) option is correct.
Answer (D) 
Postulate I  A straight line may be drawn from any one point to any other point.

Identify the given statement: A circle can be described with any given center and radius.

  1. postulate

  2. conjectures

  3. theorem

  4. operation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:
A circle can be described with any given center and radius.
The given statement is postulate. A postulate is a statement that is accepted without proof. Axiom is another name for a postulate. 

For example, if you know that Pam is five feet tall and all her siblings are taller than her, you would believe her if she said that all of her siblings are at least five foot one. Pam just stated a postulate, and you just accepted it without grabbing a tape measure to verify the height of her siblings.

_______ is another name for postulate.

  1. theorem

  2. conjectures

  3. axiom

  4. operation


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

A postulate is a statement that is accepted without proof. Axiom is another name for a postulate. 


For example, if you know that Pam is five feet tall and all her siblings are taller than her, you would believe her if she said that all of her siblings are at least five foot one. Pam just stated a postulate, and you just accepted it without grabbing a tape measure to verify the height of her siblings.


A statement accepted as true as the basis for argument or inference, is

  1. Axioms

  2. Conjecture

  3. Corollary

  4. Theorem


Correct Option: A
Explanation:
A statement accepted as true as the basis for argument or inference, is axioms.

Let us consider an axiom of addition and multiplication.
Let $x$ and $y$ be real numbers.
Then $x + y$ is also a real number and $xy$ is also a real number.

It is possible to draw a straight line from any point to any other point. Identify the given statement is _________.

  1. theroem

  2. conjectures

  3. postulate

  4. operation


Correct Option: C
Explanation:
It is possible to draw a straight line from any point to any other point. A postulate is a statement that is accepted without proof. Axiom is another name for a postulate. 

For example, if you know that Pam is five feet tall and all her siblings are taller than her, you would believe her if she said that all of her siblings are at least five foot one. Pam just stated a postulate, and you just accepted it without grabbing a tape measure to verify the height of her siblings.

Which of the following is NOT a Euclid's postulate?

  1. We can describe a circle with any center and radius

  2. All right angles are equal to one another

  3. There is a unique line that passes through two given points

  4. Through a point not on a given line, exactly one parallel line may be drawn to the given line


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Following statement is not a Euclid's postulate:-

Through a point not on a given line, exactly one parallel line may be drawn to the given line.

Two lines can intersect in _____ points.

  1. $0$

  2. $1$`

  3. $2$

  4. infinite


Correct Option: A,B,D
Explanation:

Two lines can intersect at one point

EX:
$3x+4y=2$

$3x+9y=8$
Two lines can intersect at no point (parallel lines)
$3x+4y=2$
$3x+4y=5$
Two lines can intersect at infintie points 
Both lines lie on each other (same lines)
$3x+4y=2$
$6x+8y=4$

Read the following axioms:
(i) Things which are equal to the same thing are equal to one another.
(ii) If equals are added to equals, the wholes are equal.
(iii) Things which are double of the same thing are equal to one another.
Check whether the given system of axioms is consistent or inconsistent.

  1. Consistent

  2. Inconsistent

  3. Either

  4. Neither


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

This set of axiom is consistent.
(i) If a=b and b=c then a =c
(ii) If a = b and c = d then a+ b =c +d
(iii) If x = 2y and z = 2y then x = z

According to Euclid, a surface has ____.

  1. Length but no breadth and thickness

  2. Length and breadth but no thickness

  3. No length, no breadth and no thickness

  4. Length, breadth and thickness


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

According to Euclid a surface is a two-dimension plane without any volume, hence it has length and breath but no thickness.

Euclid stated that all right angles are equal to each other in the form of

  1. an axiom

  2. a definition

  3. a postulate

  4. a proof


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Euclid's fourth Postulate states that all right angles are equal to each other.

Ans- Option C.

Use Euclid's division algorithm to find the HCF of 
$867$ and $255$

  1. $50$

  2. $51$

  3. $41$

  4. $3$


Correct Option: B

___________ was the most logical and abstract creator of Euclid's geometry approach.

  1. Hilbert

  2. Bhasharacharya

  3. Thelus

  4. Pythagorous


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Pythagoras developed the theory of geometry to a great extent.

STATEMENT -1 : Given positive integers a and b, there exist whole numbers q and r satisfying a $=$ bq + r, 0 $\leq$ r  < b.
STATEMENT -2 : Any positive odd integer is of the form 6q+1, or 6q+3, or 6q+5, where q is some integer.

  1. Statement - 1 is True, Statement - 2 is True, Statement - 2 is a correct explanation for Statement - 1

  2. Statement - 1 is True, Statement - 2 is True ; Statement - 1 is NOT a correct explanation for Statement - 1

  3. Statement - 1 is True, Statement - 2 is False

  4. Statement - 1 is False, Statement - 2 is True


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Both the statements are true but statement - 2 is not a correct explanation for statement - 1.

Consider the following statement: 

There exists a pair of straight lines that are everywhere equidistant from one another. 
Is this statement a direct consequence of Euclid's fifth postulate? Explain

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Take any line $l$ and a point $P$ not on $l$. Then by play Fair's axiom, which is equivalent to the fifth postulate, we know that there is a unique line m through $P$ which is parallel to $l$.
Now, the distance of a point from a line is the length of the perpendicular from the point to the line. This distance will be the same for any point on $m$ from $l$ and any point on $l$ from $m$. Thus these two lines are everywhere equidistance from one another.

Does Euclid' fifth postulate imply the existence of parallel lines? Explain

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Yes, Euclid's fifth postulate is valid for parallelism of lines because, if a straight line $l$ falls on two straight lines $m$ and $n$ such that sum of the interior angles on one side of $l$ is two right angles, then by Euclid's fifth postulate the line will not meet on this side of $l$. 

Next, you know that the sum of the interior angles on the other side of line $l$ will also be two right angles. 
Therefore, they will not meet on the other side also. So, the lines $m$ and $n$ never meet and are, therefore, parallel.

The sum of angles of a triangle is _____

  1. $180^\circ$

  2. $135^\circ$

  3. $90^\circ$

  4. $45^\circ$


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sum of angles is given by the formula $(n-2) \times 180$,  where $n=no. of sides$

So, for triangle $n=3$, hence sum of angles$=180^o$

How many parallel lines can be drawn to a given line

  1. $0$

  2. $1$

  3. $2$

  4. Infinite


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Infinite lines can be drawn parallel to a given line from Euclid's Postulates.

Which Euclid's postulate led to the discovery of several other geometries while attempting to prove it using other postulates and axioms
  1. Fifth Postulate

  2. First Postulate

  3. Second Postulate

  4. Third Postulate


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Attempts to prove Euclid's Fifth Postulate using other postulates and axioms led to the discovery of several others geometries

State true or false:

Attempts to prove Euclid's fifth postulate using the other postulates and axioms led to the discovery of several other geometries.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

If a straight line crossing two straight lines makes the interior angles on the same side less than two right angles, the two straight lines, if extended indefinitely, meet on that side on which are the angles less than the two right angles

this the fifth postulate,many tried to prove it but at the end they had to assume something which was very closely related to the fifth postulate,they didnot form any new geometries but from where they started they ended at the same point.
$B$

Select the correct answer. The three steps from solids to point are

  1. Solids - surfaces - lines - points

  2. Solids - lines - surfaces - points

  3. Solids - surfaces - element - points

  4. Solids - elements - surfaces - points


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Euclid's Consider the three steps from solids to points (solids-surfaces-lines-points). In

each step we lose one extension, also called a dimension. So, a solid has three

dimensions, a surface has two, a line has one and a point has none. Euclid

summarized these statements as definitions.
Answer (A) Solids - surfaces - lines - points

Two distinct ________ lines cannot be parallel to the same line.

  1. Intersecting

  2. Non-intersecting

  3. Parallel

  4. None of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Two intersecting lines cannot be parallel to same line as this statement is equivalent to Euclid's fifth postulate.

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