JSS2 Third Term Mathematics Examination including:
30 Objective (Multiple Choice) Questions
5 Theory Questions
Part A: Objective Questions (1–30)
Choose the correct answer from the options A–D.
1. The sum of interior angles of a triangle is: A. 90°
B. 180°
C. 270°
D. 360°
2. A triangle with all sides equal is called: A. Isosceles
B. Scalene
C. Equilateral
D. Right-angled
3. A straight angle is: A. 45°
B. 90°
C. 180°
D. 360°
4. The angle at a point is: A. 90°
B. 180°
C. 270°
D. 360°
5. A quadrilateral with two pairs of parallel sides is: A. Trapezium
B. Parallelogram
C. Rhombus
D. Kite
6. In a parallelogram, opposite angles are: A. Unequal
B. Right angles
C. Equal
D. Obtuse
7. A bearing is measured: A. Clockwise from North
B. Anticlockwise from South
C. From East
D. From West
8. The bearing of East is: A. 0°
B. 90°
C. 180°
D. 270°
9. The locus of a point equidistant from two fixed points is: A. A circle
B. A straight line
C. A perpendicular bisector
D. An arc
10. The locus of a point equidistant from two lines is: A. Perpendicular bisector
B. Angle bisector
C. Diagonal
D. Median
11. The sum of angles in a quadrilateral is: A. 180°
B. 270°
C. 360°
D. 90°
12. The diagonals of a rhombus: A. Are equal
B. Are perpendicular
C. Bisect each other at 60°
D. Are parallel
13. An angle less than 90° is: A. Reflex
B. Acute
C. Obtuse
D. Right
14. The shortest distance between two points is: A. Curve
B. Zigzag
C. Line
D. Arc
15. A triangle with one angle 90° is: A. Acute
B. Isosceles
C. Scalene
D. Right-angled
16. A quadrilateral with only one pair of parallel sides is: A. Trapezium
B. Parallelogram
C. Rectangle
D. Rhombus
17. Which of the following tools is used in constructing angles? A. Divider
B. Ruler
C. Compass
D. Set square
18. A line dividing an angle into two equal parts is called: A. Perpendicular
B. Diagonal
C. Median
D. Bisector
19. An obtuse angle is greater than: A. 60°
B. 45°
C. 90°
D. 180°
20. What is the bearing of South-East? A. 45°
B. 90°
C. 135°
D. 225°
21. A line from the center of a circle to any point on the circle is: A. Diameter
B. Radius
C. Chord
D. Arc
22. Which shape has only one line of symmetry? A. Square
B. Equilateral triangle
C. Rectangle
D. Kite
23. Which instrument is used to measure angles? A. Protractor
B. Compass
C. Divider
D. Ruler
24. A line that divides a line segment into two equal parts at 90° is called: A. Perpendicular bisector
B. Diagonal
C. Median
D. Angle bisector
25. The locus of a point at a fixed distance from a given point is: A. A square
B. A triangle
C. A line
D. A circle
26. A triangle with two equal sides is: A. Scalene
B. Right-angled
C. Equilateral
D. Isosceles
27. The line segment joining two opposite angles in a polygon is called: A. Radius
B. Median
C. Diagonal
D. Altitude
28. A triangle with no equal sides is: A. Equilateral
B. Isosceles
C. Scalene
D. Right-angled
29. The angle between North and West is: A. 90°
B. 180°
C. 270°
D. 360°
30. Which of these is not a type of triangle? A. Scalene
B. Equilateral
C. Circular
D. Isosceles
Part B: Theory Questions
Answer 4 out of 5 questions. Show all workings.
1. (Geometry - Triangles)
a. Name and draw three types of triangles based on their sides.
b. Calculate the unknown angle in a triangle with two angles 55° and 65°.
2. (Bearings)
A ship sails 100 km from point A on a bearing of 045°. It then turns and sails 80 km on a bearing of 135°.
Draw a rough sketch and find its final position.
3. (Loci)
Using a pair of compasses and a ruler only:
a. Draw a triangle ABC where AB = 6 cm, BC = 5 cm, and AC = 4 cm.
b. Construct the locus of points equidistant from AB and AC.
4. (Construction)
a. Construct an angle of 90° at a point on a given line.
b. Bisect a 60° angle using ruler and compass.
5. (Quadrilaterals)
a. Draw and label a parallelogram.
b. State two properties of a parallelogram.
c. The angles of a quadrilateral are in the ratio 2:3:4:5. Find each angle.
