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The Real Number Line - Assignment
Chapter: Irrational Numbers
Topic: The Real Number Line
Maximum Marks: 35
Time: 75 minutes
Name: ____________________ Roll No.: __________ Date: ____________

General Instructions

  • All questions are compulsory.
  • Section A carries 1 mark each, Section B 2 marks, Section C 3 marks and Section D 5 marks.
  • Show all working for Sections B, C and D. Only final answers are given at the end — for full solutions, raise your doubts with your teacher.
Section A — Multiple Choice Questions 5 × 1 = 5 marks
1.
Real numbers consist of:
  • A.only integers
  • B.rationals and irrationals
  • C.only fractions
  • D.only surds
2.
Every point on the number line is a:
  • A.rational number
  • B.real number
  • C.whole number
  • D.surd
3.
$\sqrt2$ is located using a right triangle with legs:
  • A.$1$ and $1$
  • B.$2$ and $2$
  • C.$3$ and $4$
  • D.$1$ and $2$
4.
Is every real number rational?
  • A.Yes
  • B.No
  • C.Only positives
  • D.Only integers
5.
Between any two real numbers there are:
  • A.none
  • B.one
  • C.finitely many
  • D.infinitely many
Section B — Short Answer (2 marks) 4 × 2 = 8 marks
6.
Is every rational number a real number?
7.
Is every real number rational?
8.
A right triangle has legs $1$ and $1$. Find the hypotenuse.
9.
Between which integers does $\sqrt2$ lie?
Section C — Short Answer (3 marks) 4 × 3 = 12 marks
10.
Between which integers does $\sqrt{10}$ lie?
11.
Order on the number line: $-\sqrt2,\ 0,\ \sqrt3,\ 1$.
12.
A right triangle has legs $1$ and $2$. Which surd is the hypotenuse?
13.
Is $\pi$ to the left or right of $3$ on the number line?
Section D — Long Answer (5 marks) 2 × 5 = 10 marks
14.
Describe how to represent $\sqrt5$ on the number line using a right triangle.
15.
Arrange and place approximately on the number line: $-1.5,\ \sqrt2,\ -\sqrt3,\ 2.5$.

Answer Key

Section A — Multiple Choice Questions
  1. (B) rationals and irrationals
  2. (B) real number
  3. (A) $1$ and $1$
  4. (B) No
  5. (D) infinitely many
Section B — Short Answer (2 marks)
  1. Yes.
  2. No.
  3. $\sqrt2$.
  4. $1$ and $2$.
Section C — Short Answer (3 marks)
  1. $3$ and $4$.
  2. $-\sqrt2,\ 0,\ 1,\ \sqrt3$.
  3. $\sqrt5$.
  4. To the right.
Section D — Long Answer (5 marks)
  1. Draw a right triangle with legs $2$ and $1$; its hypotenuse is $\sqrt5$. With a compass, transfer this length from $0$ onto the line.
  2. $-\sqrt3,\ -1.5,\ \sqrt2,\ 2.5$.
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