Class 9 Mathematics – Chapter 2: Polynomials (MCQ Mock Test)

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Can you identify zeros of a polynomial or verify the relationship between coefficients and roots? Test your understanding with this MCQ-based mock test on Polynomials, prepared as per the latest Class 9 Maths syllabus. This test includes all key concepts — types of polynomials, degree, coefficients, remainder theorem, factor theorem, and graphical representation of polynomials.

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1. Given a polynomial p(t) = t4 – t3 + t2 + 6, then p(–1) is

 
 
 
 

2. Direction: In the following questions (Q1 to Q4), a statement of assertion (A) is followed by a statement of reason (R) is given. Choose the correct answer out of the following choices

Assertion (A): The value of (102)3 = 1061208.
Reason (R): (x + y)3 = x3 + y3 + 3xy (x + y).

 
 
 
 

3. If (2x + 5) is a factor of 2x2 – k, then value of k is

 
 
 
 

4. Degree of a zero polynomial is

 
 
 
 

5. A cubic polynomial has

 
 
 
 

6. If p(x) = x + 3, then p(x) + p(–x) is equal to

 
 
 
 

7. Are – 3 and 3 zeros of the polynomial x + 3?

 
 
 
 

8. Expansion of (x – y)3 is

 
 
 
 

9. Which identity, do we use to factorise x2 –  

 
 
 
 

10. If p(x) = (x – 1) (x + 2), then we say,

 
 
 
 

11. Factors of 3x2 – x – 4 are

 
 
 
 

12. (x – 2y)3 + (2y – 3z)3 + (3z – x)3 is equal to

 
 
 
 

13. (x + 1) is a factor of the polynomial

 
 
 
 

14. The coefficient of x in the expansion of (x + 3)3 is

 
 
 
 

15. Factors of x2 + 11x + 18 are

 
 
 
 

16. Direction: In the following questions a statement of assertion (A) is followed by a statement of reason (R) is given. Choose the correct answer out of the following choices.

Assertion (A): The zeroes of the polynomial f(x) = x2 – 5x + 6 are 3 and 2.
Reason (R): A linear polynomial has exactly one zero.

 
 
 
 

17. To factorise x3 + 13x2 + 32x + 20, we

 
 
 
 

18. Direction: In the following questions a statement of assertion (A) is followed by a statement of reason (R) is given. Choose the correct answer out of the following choices.

Assertion (A): The value of ‘k’ for which the polynomail (x – 3) is a factor of the polynomial x3 – x2 – kx – 3 is 5.
Reason (R): If (x – a) is a factor of the polynomial f(x), then f(–a) = 0.

 
 
 
 

19. If polynomial p(x) = 3x4 – 4x3 – 3x – 1 is divided by (x – 1), then remainder is

 
 
 
 

20. Zero of the polynomial p(x), where p(x) = ax + 1, a ≠ 0, is

 
 
 
 

21. Volume of a cuboid is 3x2 – 27. Then possible dimensions are

 
 
 
 

22. If 64x2 – y = , then the value of y is

 
 
 
 

23. Degree of a cubic polynomial is

 
 
 
 

24. The polynomial 2x – x2 + 5 is

 
 
 
 

25. Zero of the polynomial p(x) = 2 – 3x is

 
 
 
 

26. Which of the following is a zero of the polynomial x2 – 5x + 6?

 
 
 
 

27. Zero of the zero polynomial is

 
 
 
 

28.  is a polynomial of degree

 
 
 
 

29. Without multiplying directly, find the product of 103 × 107.

 
 
 
 

30. Zeros of the polynomial p(x) = (x – 2)2 – (x + 2)2 are

 
 
 
 

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