Very Short Answer Questions for Class 9 Mathematics. Try first, then reveal the answer. These are exam-oriented practice items, not copied board papers.
Practice questions aligned to NCERT topics used in CBSE classrooms. These are original exam-oriented questions for revision — not official CBSE board papers and not a guarantee of any exam question. Always match the textbook issued by your school and the latest PDFs on ncert.nic.in and cbseacademic.nic.in.
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Practice set
Q211 Mark1 markEasy
Define or state: Keywords.
Answer
Every chapter ends with keywords or a summary that is useful for one-mark answers.
Explanation
A one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
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Class: Class 9 · Subject: Mathematics · Chapter: Number Systems · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q221 Mark1 markEasy
Define or state: Examples.
Answer
CBSE often tests a concept by asking a daily-life example from the same chapter.
Explanation
A one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
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Class: Class 9 · Subject: Mathematics · Chapter: Number Systems · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q231 Mark1 markEasy
Define or state: Diagrams.
Answer
If the chapter has a diagram, practise labelling it — many school tests ask for labelled figures.
Explanation
A one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
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Class: Class 9 · Subject: Mathematics · Chapter: Number Systems · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q241 Mark1 markEasy
Define or state: Revision.
Answer
Write three points from Number Systems in your own words; that is enough for a short-answer start.
Explanation
A one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
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Class: Class 9 · Subject: Mathematics · Chapter: Number Systems · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q251 Mark1 markModerate
Define or state: Accuracy.
Answer
Use the terms used in the NCERT book; do not replace them with unofficial names.
Explanation
A one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
Meta
Class: Class 9 · Subject: Mathematics · Chapter: Number Systems · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q261 Mark1 markEasy
Define or state: Practice.
Answer
Mix MCQs with short answers so you remember both facts and explanations from Number Systems.
Explanation
A one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
Meta
Class: Class 9 · Subject: Mathematics · Chapter: Number Systems · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q211 Mark1 markEasy
Define or state: Keywords.
Answer
Every chapter ends with keywords or a summary that is useful for one-mark answers.
Explanation
A one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
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Class: Class 9 · Subject: Mathematics · Chapter: Polynomials · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q221 Mark1 markEasy
Define or state: Examples.
Answer
CBSE often tests a concept by asking a daily-life example from the same chapter.
Explanation
A one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
Meta
Class: Class 9 · Subject: Mathematics · Chapter: Polynomials · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q231 Mark1 markEasy
Define or state: Diagrams.
Answer
If the chapter has a diagram, practise labelling it — many school tests ask for labelled figures.
Explanation
A one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
Meta
Class: Class 9 · Subject: Mathematics · Chapter: Polynomials · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q241 Mark1 markEasy
Define or state: Revision.
Answer
Write three points from Polynomials in your own words; that is enough for a short-answer start.
Explanation
A one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
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Class: Class 9 · Subject: Mathematics · Chapter: Polynomials · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q251 Mark1 markModerate
Define or state: Accuracy.
Answer
Use the terms used in the NCERT book; do not replace them with unofficial names.
Explanation
A one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
Meta
Class: Class 9 · Subject: Mathematics · Chapter: Polynomials · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q261 Mark1 markEasy
Define or state: Practice.
Answer
Mix MCQs with short answers so you remember both facts and explanations from Polynomials.
Explanation
A one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
Meta
Class: Class 9 · Subject: Mathematics · Chapter: Polynomials · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q211 Mark1 markEasy
Define or state: Keywords.
Answer
Every chapter ends with keywords or a summary that is useful for one-mark answers.
Explanation
A one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
Meta
Class: Class 9 · Subject: Mathematics · Chapter: Coordinate Geometry · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q221 Mark1 markEasy
Define or state: Examples.
Answer
CBSE often tests a concept by asking a daily-life example from the same chapter.
Explanation
A one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
Meta
Class: Class 9 · Subject: Mathematics · Chapter: Coordinate Geometry · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q231 Mark1 markEasy
Define or state: Diagrams.
Answer
If the chapter has a diagram, practise labelling it — many school tests ask for labelled figures.
Explanation
A one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
Meta
Class: Class 9 · Subject: Mathematics · Chapter: Coordinate Geometry · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q241 Mark1 markEasy
Define or state: Revision.
Answer
Write three points from Coordinate Geometry in your own words; that is enough for a short-answer start.
Explanation
A one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
Meta
Class: Class 9 · Subject: Mathematics · Chapter: Coordinate Geometry · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q251 Mark1 markModerate
Define or state: Accuracy.
Answer
Use the terms used in the NCERT book; do not replace them with unofficial names.
Explanation
A one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
Meta
Class: Class 9 · Subject: Mathematics · Chapter: Coordinate Geometry · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q261 Mark1 markEasy
Define or state: Practice.
Answer
Mix MCQs with short answers so you remember both facts and explanations from Coordinate Geometry.
Explanation
A one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
Meta
Class: Class 9 · Subject: Mathematics · Chapter: Coordinate Geometry · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q211 Mark1 markEasy
Define or state: Keywords.
Answer
Every chapter ends with keywords or a summary that is useful for one-mark answers.
Explanation
A one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
Meta
Class: Class 9 · Subject: Mathematics · Chapter: Linear Equations in Two Variables · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q221 Mark1 markEasy
Define or state: Examples.
Answer
CBSE often tests a concept by asking a daily-life example from the same chapter.
Explanation
A one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
Meta
Class: Class 9 · Subject: Mathematics · Chapter: Linear Equations in Two Variables · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q231 Mark1 markEasy
Define or state: Diagrams.
Answer
If the chapter has a diagram, practise labelling it — many school tests ask for labelled figures.
Explanation
A one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
Meta
Class: Class 9 · Subject: Mathematics · Chapter: Linear Equations in Two Variables · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q241 Mark1 markEasy
Define or state: Revision.
Answer
Write three points from Linear Equations in Two Variables in your own words; that is enough for a short-answer start.
Explanation
A one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
Meta
Class: Class 9 · Subject: Mathematics · Chapter: Linear Equations in Two Variables · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q251 Mark1 markModerate
Define or state: Accuracy.
Answer
Use the terms used in the NCERT book; do not replace them with unofficial names.
Explanation
A one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
Meta
Class: Class 9 · Subject: Mathematics · Chapter: Linear Equations in Two Variables · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q261 Mark1 markEasy
Define or state: Practice.
Answer
Mix MCQs with short answers so you remember both facts and explanations from Linear Equations in Two Variables.
Explanation
A one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
Meta
Class: Class 9 · Subject: Mathematics · Chapter: Linear Equations in Two Variables · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q211 Mark1 markEasy
Define or state: Keywords.
Answer
Every chapter ends with keywords or a summary that is useful for one-mark answers.
Explanation
A one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
Meta
Class: Class 9 · Subject: Mathematics · Chapter: Introduction to Euclid’s Geometry · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q221 Mark1 markEasy
Define or state: Examples.
Answer
CBSE often tests a concept by asking a daily-life example from the same chapter.
Explanation
A one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
Meta
Class: Class 9 · Subject: Mathematics · Chapter: Introduction to Euclid’s Geometry · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q231 Mark1 markEasy
Define or state: Diagrams.
Answer
If the chapter has a diagram, practise labelling it — many school tests ask for labelled figures.
Explanation
A one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
Meta
Class: Class 9 · Subject: Mathematics · Chapter: Introduction to Euclid’s Geometry · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q241 Mark1 markEasy
Define or state: Revision.
Answer
Write three points from Introduction to Euclid’s Geometry in your own words; that is enough for a short-answer start.
Explanation
A one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
Meta
Class: Class 9 · Subject: Mathematics · Chapter: Introduction to Euclid’s Geometry · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q251 Mark1 markModerate
Define or state: Accuracy.
Answer
Use the terms used in the NCERT book; do not replace them with unofficial names.
Explanation
A one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
Meta
Class: Class 9 · Subject: Mathematics · Chapter: Introduction to Euclid’s Geometry · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q261 Mark1 markEasy
Define or state: Practice.
Answer
Mix MCQs with short answers so you remember both facts and explanations from Introduction to Euclid’s Geometry.
Explanation
A one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
Meta
Class: Class 9 · Subject: Mathematics · Chapter: Introduction to Euclid’s Geometry · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q211 Mark1 markEasy
Define or state: Keywords.
Answer
Every chapter ends with keywords or a summary that is useful for one-mark answers.
Explanation
A one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
Meta
Class: Class 9 · Subject: Mathematics · Chapter: Lines and Angles · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q221 Mark1 markEasy
Define or state: Examples.
Answer
CBSE often tests a concept by asking a daily-life example from the same chapter.
Explanation
A one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
Meta
Class: Class 9 · Subject: Mathematics · Chapter: Lines and Angles · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q231 Mark1 markEasy
Define or state: Diagrams.
Answer
If the chapter has a diagram, practise labelling it — many school tests ask for labelled figures.
Explanation
A one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
Meta
Class: Class 9 · Subject: Mathematics · Chapter: Lines and Angles · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q241 Mark1 markEasy
Define or state: Revision.
Answer
Write three points from Lines and Angles in your own words; that is enough for a short-answer start.
Explanation
A one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
Meta
Class: Class 9 · Subject: Mathematics · Chapter: Lines and Angles · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q251 Mark1 markModerate
Define or state: Accuracy.
Answer
Use the terms used in the NCERT book; do not replace them with unofficial names.
Explanation
A one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
Meta
Class: Class 9 · Subject: Mathematics · Chapter: Lines and Angles · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q261 Mark1 markEasy
Define or state: Practice.
Answer
Mix MCQs with short answers so you remember both facts and explanations from Lines and Angles.
Explanation
A one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
Meta
Class: Class 9 · Subject: Mathematics · Chapter: Lines and Angles · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q211 Mark1 markEasy
Define or state: Keywords.
Answer
Every chapter ends with keywords or a summary that is useful for one-mark answers.
Explanation
A one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
Meta
Class: Class 9 · Subject: Mathematics · Chapter: Triangles · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q221 Mark1 markEasy
Define or state: Examples.
Answer
CBSE often tests a concept by asking a daily-life example from the same chapter.
Explanation
A one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
Meta
Class: Class 9 · Subject: Mathematics · Chapter: Triangles · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q231 Mark1 markEasy
Define or state: Diagrams.
Answer
If the chapter has a diagram, practise labelling it — many school tests ask for labelled figures.
Explanation
A one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
Meta
Class: Class 9 · Subject: Mathematics · Chapter: Triangles · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q241 Mark1 markEasy
Define or state: Revision.
Answer
Write three points from Triangles in your own words; that is enough for a short-answer start.
Explanation
A one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
Meta
Class: Class 9 · Subject: Mathematics · Chapter: Triangles · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q251 Mark1 markModerate
Define or state: Accuracy.
Answer
Use the terms used in the NCERT book; do not replace them with unofficial names.
Explanation
A one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
Meta
Class: Class 9 · Subject: Mathematics · Chapter: Triangles · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q261 Mark1 markEasy
Define or state: Practice.
Answer
Mix MCQs with short answers so you remember both facts and explanations from Triangles.
Explanation
A one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
Meta
Class: Class 9 · Subject: Mathematics · Chapter: Triangles · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q211 Mark1 markEasy
Define or state: Keywords.
Answer
Every chapter ends with keywords or a summary that is useful for one-mark answers.
Explanation
A one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
Meta
Class: Class 9 · Subject: Mathematics · Chapter: Quadrilaterals · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q221 Mark1 markEasy
Define or state: Examples.
Answer
CBSE often tests a concept by asking a daily-life example from the same chapter.
Explanation
A one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
Meta
Class: Class 9 · Subject: Mathematics · Chapter: Quadrilaterals · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q231 Mark1 markEasy
Define or state: Diagrams.
Answer
If the chapter has a diagram, practise labelling it — many school tests ask for labelled figures.
Explanation
A one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
Meta
Class: Class 9 · Subject: Mathematics · Chapter: Quadrilaterals · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q241 Mark1 markEasy
Define or state: Revision.
Answer
Write three points from Quadrilaterals in your own words; that is enough for a short-answer start.
Explanation
A one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
Meta
Class: Class 9 · Subject: Mathematics · Chapter: Quadrilaterals · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q251 Mark1 markModerate
Define or state: Accuracy.
Answer
Use the terms used in the NCERT book; do not replace them with unofficial names.
Explanation
A one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
Meta
Class: Class 9 · Subject: Mathematics · Chapter: Quadrilaterals · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q261 Mark1 markEasy
Define or state: Practice.
Answer
Mix MCQs with short answers so you remember both facts and explanations from Quadrilaterals.
Explanation
A one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
Meta
Class: Class 9 · Subject: Mathematics · Chapter: Quadrilaterals · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
FAQs
Are these official CBSE board questions?
No. They are original practice questions aligned to NCERT topics used in CBSE classrooms. Official sample papers are published on cbseacademic.nic.in.
Will these questions appear in the board exam?
Nobody can promise a question. Use them for revision of frequently tested concepts and exam-style practice.
Is the chapter list the latest NCERT list?
Yes, the catalog follows current NCERT textbooks used in CBSE schools (including new middle-stage books such as Ganita Prakash and Curiosity). Always match the book issued by your school.
Where are NCERT solutions?
Open the NCERT-style practice link on this subject or chapter. For word-for-word textbook exercise answers, use the NCERT book itself; we do not copy solution keys from other websites.
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Hub /cbse/, then /cbse/class-9/, then subject and chapter slugs.
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