CG Board (CGBSE / SCERT Chhattisgarh) Class 10 Mathematics Solutions | 2026-27 Edition
📚 Chapter Overview:
- Board: Chhattisgarh Board of Secondary Education (CGBSE) / CG SCERT Raipur
- Subject & Unit: Class 10 Mathematics – Unit 5: Geometry (2026-27 Edition)
- Chapter 13: Geometrical Constructions (ज्यामितीय रचनाएँ)
- Medium: Bilingual Step-by-Step Solutions (English Medium + हिंदी माध्यम)
Basic Geometrical Tools and Axioms
Basic Geometrical Tools and Axioms
- *Straight Line Axiom: Given any two distinct points A and B, exactly one straight line passes through them.
- *Thales Theorem / Basic Proportionality Theorem: If a line is drawn parallel to one side of a triangle intersecting the other two sides, then it divides the two sides in the same ratio.
In △ ABC, if PQ ∥ BC ⇒ AP/PB = AQ/QC and AB/AP = AC/AQ
### 2. Similar Figures and Ratio of Construction
- *Scale Factor / Scale Ratio: When constructing a similar triangle or polygon whose sides are m/n times the corresponding sides of a given figure
- If m/n < 1 (e.g., 3/5 or 2/3), the constructed figure is smaller and lies inside the extended original figure.
- If m/n > 1 (e.g., 5/3 or 4/3), the constructed figure is larger and lies outside the original figure.
### 3. Circles Associated with Triangles
- *Circumcenter and Circumcircle
- The point of intersection of the perpendicular bisectors of the three sides of a triangle is called the circumcenter (O).
- The circle drawn with center O and radius equal to the distance from O to any vertex (OA = OB = OC) passes through all three vertices and is called the circumcircle.
- Location Rule: For a right-angled triangle, the circumcenter lies at the midpoint of the hypotenuse.
- *Incenter and Incircle
- The point of intersection of the internal angle bisectors of a triangle is called the incenter (O).
- The perpendicular distance from O to any side gives the inradius (r). The circle drawn touching all three sides internally is called the incircle.
- Equilateral Triangle Rule: In an equilateral triangle, the circumcenter and incenter coincide at the exact same point (centroid).
Draw two line segments a and b in…
Draw two line segments a and b in…
Two line segments of lengths a and b (where b > a).
- (a) Construction of line segment a + b:
- Draw a line ray LX with a ruler.
- Using a compass opened to length a, place the pointer at L and cut an arc at point M on LX such that LM = a.
- Now taking M as origin and compass radius equal to length b, cut an arc on MX at point N such that MN = b.
- Line segment LN is the required line segment of length a + b.
- (b) Construction of line segment b – a:
- Draw a line ray LX with a ruler.
- Place compass at L with radius b and cut an arc on LX at point P so that LP = b.
- From point P, taking radius equal to a, cut an arc backwards towards L intersecting LP at point Q.
- Line segment LQ is the required line segment of length b – a.
- (c) Construction of line segment 2b + a:
- Draw a line ray LX.
- From point L, cut two consecutive arcs of length b each: LP = b and PQ = b along LX.
- From point Q, cut an arc of length a to get point R such that QR = a.
- Line segment LR is the required line segment of length 2b + a.
- (d) Construction of line segment 3a – b:
- Draw a ray LX.
- From point L, cut three consecutive arcs of length a each to get points P, Q, R such that LR = 3a.
- From point R, cut an arc of length b backwards towards L to intersect at point S.
- Line segment LS is the required line segment of length 3a – b.
With the help of a protractor and a…
With the help of a protractor and a…
- Given Angles: 15°, 45°, 105°, 75°.
- 1. Construction of 15°Angle:
- Steps: Draw a ray AB. Construct 60°using compass by taking an arc from A and cutting it with same radius. Bisect 60°to get 30°. Bisect 30°angle to get the required 15°angle.
- 2. Construction of 45°Angle:
- Steps: Draw a ray AB. Construct a perpendicular at A to get 90°. Bisect the 90°angle using compass. The resulting angle is 45°.
- 3. Construction of 75°Angle:
- Steps: Construct 60°and 90°angles on ray AB from point A. Bisect the 30°region between 60°and 90°(since 60°+ 15°= 75°). The resulting ray gives 75°.
- 4. Construction of 105°Angle:
- Steps: Construct 90°and 120°angles on ray AB from point A. Bisect the 30°region between 90°and 120°(since 90°+ 15°= 105°). The resulting ray gives 105°.
Two angles X obtuse angle and Y acute…
a X Yb X Yc 180 Xd 2YSolution…
An obtuse angle X°and an acute angle Y°.
- (a) Construction of X°- Y°:
- Steps: Construct angle ∠ AOB = X°on ray OA. From ray OB, construct an angle equal to Y°inwards towards OA as ∠ BOC = Y°. The remaining angle ∠ AOC is the required angle X°- Y°.
- (b) Construction of X°+ Y°:
- Steps: Construct angle ∠ AOB = X°on ray OA. Taking OB as base ray, construct angle ∠ BOC = Y°externally. The combined angle ∠ AOC = X°+ Y°.
- (c) Construction of (180 – X)°° ):
- Steps: Draw a straight line AOB representing 180°. Construct angle ∠ AOC = X°at center O. The supplementary angle ∠ BOC on the straight line represents (180 – X)°.
- (d) Construction of 2Y°:
- Steps: Construct angle ∠ AOB = Y°on ray OA. Taking ray OB as base, construct another congruent angle ∠ BOC = Y°adjacent to it. The total angle ∠ AOC = 2Y°.
Three line segments of fixed measure r s…
Three line segments of fixed measure r s…
- (a) Condition for Triangle Construction with sides r, s, t:
- Mathematical Rule: A triangle can be constructed if and only if the sum of any two sides is strictly greater than the third side
r + s > t, s + t > r, r + t > s
- Conclusion / : Yes, if r, s, t satisfy the triangle inequality theorem, the triangle can be constructed by taking one side (say r) as base and drawing arcs of radii s and t from its endpoints.
- (b) Construction using sides s, t and r + t:
- Mathematical Verification:
The sum of two given sides is s + t. The third side is r + t.
For a valid triangle, we must have s + t > r + t ⇒ s > r.
However, if s ≤ r, then s + t ≤ r + t, violating the triangle inequality theorem.
- Conclusion / : It is not possible to construct a triangle in general because the sum of two sides s + t is not strictly greater than the third side r + t (unless s > r).
Draw a triangle ABC Now from A draw…
Draw a triangle ABC Now from A draw…
A triangle ABC.
- Draw a triangle ABC with vertices A, B, C.
- To draw a line parallel to BC through vertex A
- Measure ∠ ABC at vertex B.
- At vertex A, draw an alternate interior angle ∠ DAB = ∠ ABC on the opposite side of AB.
- Extend line DA to E to form line DAE parallel to BC.
- Mathematical Verification / Angles Analysis:
- Line DAE is a straight line passing through vertex A.
- Therefore, the sum of all angles formed on the straight line at vertex A is
∠ DAB + ∠ BAC + ∠ CAE = 180°* Since DAE ∥ BC, by alternate interior angles property
∠ DAB = ∠ B and ∠ CAE = ∠ C
- Substituting these in the line equation
∠ B + ∠ BAC + ∠ C = 180° ⇒ ∠ A + ∠ B + ∠ C = 180°* Final Answer / : Sum of angles at vertex A on the parallel line is 180° and the sum of interior angles of △ ABC is 180°.
Construct a similar triangle which is 35 of…
Construct a similar triangle which is 35 of…
A triangle ABC and scale factor 3/5.
- Draw a given triangle ABC.
- Draw a ray BX from vertex B making an acute angle with side BC on the side opposite to vertex A.
- Mark 5 equal points on ray BX and name them B1, B2, B3, B4, B5 such that BB1 = B_1B2 = B_2B3 = B_3B4 = B_4B5.
- Join B5 to vertex C.
- From point B3, draw a line parallel to B_5C intersecting BC at point P.
- From point P, draw a line parallel to side AC intersecting side AB at point Q.
- Result / : △ QBP is the required triangle similar to △ ABC such that its sides are 3/5 of the corresponding sides of △ ABC.
Construct an isosceles triangle PQR Also construct a…
Construct an isosceles triangle PQR Also construct a…
An isosceles triangle ABC where scale relation is PQ = 3/4 AB ⇒ PQ/AB = 3/4.
- Construct the base triangle ABC with AB = AC (isosceles triangle).
- Draw a ray AX making an acute angle with side AB.
- Mark 4 equal segments on AX: A1, A2, A3, A4.
- Join A4 to vertex B.
- From A3, draw a line parallel to A_4B intersecting AB at point P.
- From P, draw a line parallel to BC intersecting AC at point R.
- Result / : △ APR (renamed as △ PQR) is the required isosceles triangle such that PQ = 3/4 AB.
Construct a triangle PQR Also construct a triangle…
Construct a triangle PQR Also construct a triangle…
Triangle PQR and scale factor AB = 2/3 PQ.
- Construct the given triangle PQR.
- Draw a ray PX making an acute angle with side PQ.
- Mark 3 equal points on PX: P1, P2, P3.
- Join P3 to vertex Q.
- From P2, draw a line parallel to P_3Q intersecting PQ at point A.
- From A, draw a line parallel to side QR intersecting side PR at point C.
- Result / : △ PAC (or △ ABC) is the required similar triangle with AB = 2/3 PQ.
Construct two similar triangles First triangle should be…
Construct two similar triangles First triangle should be…
Scale factor 4/3 > 1 (constructed triangle is larger than given triangle).
- Construct any base triangle ABC.
- Extend rays AB to AX and AC to AY.
- Draw a ray AZ making an acute angle with side AB.
- Mark 4 equal divisions on AZ: A1, A2, A3, A4.
- Join A3 to vertex B.
- From A4, draw a line parallel to A_3B intersecting extended ray AX at point P.
- From P, draw a line parallel to BC intersecting extended ray AY at point Q.
- Result / : Triangle APQ is the required similar triangle which is 4/3 times △ ABC.
Construct according to the given information use a…
Construct according to the given information use a…
(i) Perpendicular at point P on line l:**
- (ii) Perpendicular from external point S on line l:
- (iii) Perpendicular bisector of line segment JK:
- (iv) Parallel line through point T to line l:
- (v) Line parallel to ED passing through point F:
- (vi) Perpendicular from point G on side HJ:
Two line segments AB a and RS b…
Two line segments AB a and RS b…
(i) Rectangle of sides a and b:**
- (ii) Square of Perimeter 4b:
- (iii) Square with diagonal equal to a:
- (iv) Cyclic quadrilateral with sides a, b and included angle θ:
Construct a circumcircle on a right angle triangle…
Construct a circumcircle on a right angle triangle…
A right-angled triangle ABC where ∠ B = 90°.
- Construct a right-angled triangle ABC with ∠ B = 90°.
- Draw perpendicular bisectors of side AB and side BC.
- Let the two perpendicular bisectors intersect at point O. Point O lies exactly on the midpoint of hypotenuse AC.
- Taking O as center and radius R = OA = OB = OC, draw a circle passing through vertices A, B, C.
- Mathematical Calculation of Radius:
R = (Hypotenuse AC)/(2)
Circumcenter O lies at the midpoint of hypotenuse AC, and radius R = 1/2 × Hypotenuse AC.
Construct an incircle on a right angle triangle…
Construct an incircle on a right angle triangle…
Right-angled triangle ABC with sides base b, perpendicular p, and hypotenuse h.
- Construct right-angled triangle ABC with ∠ B = 90°.
- Draw internal angle bisectors of ∠ B and ∠ C.
- Let the angle bisectors intersect at incenter O.
- From O, draw perpendicular OQ ⊥ BC intersecting BC at point Q.
- Taking O as center and radius r = OQ, draw a circle touching all three sides.
- Mathematical Formula for Inradius:
r = (p + b – h)/(2)
Where p = perpendicular, b = base, and h = hypotenuse.
Construct incircle and circumcircle on equilateral triangle now…
Construct incircle and circumcircle on equilateral triangle now…
An equilateral triangle ABC with side length a.
- Construct an equilateral triangle ABC of side length a.
- Draw perpendicular bisectors of sides AB, BC, CA. Their intersection point is circumcenter O.
- Draw angle bisectors of ∠ A, ∠ B, ∠ C. Their intersection point is incenter I.
- Observe that circumcenter O and incenter I coincide at the exact same point.
- Mathematical Calculation of Radii:
- *Circumradius: R = a/√3.
- *Inradius: r = a/2√3.
- *Relation: R = 2r.
Yes, both the incentre and circumcentre are located at the exact same point (the centroid of the equilateral triangle).
Take three noncollinear points and construct a circle…
Take three noncollinear points and construct a circle…
Three non-collinear points A, B, C.
- Plot three non-collinear points A, B, C on paper.
- Join point A to B and point B to C to form line segments AB and BC.
- Draw the perpendicular bisector of line segment AB.
- Draw the perpendicular bisector of line segment BC.
- Let both perpendicular bisectors intersect at point O.
- Taking O as center and radius R = OA, draw a circle.
- Verification / : Since O lies on the perpendicular bisector of AB, OA = OB. Since O lies on the perpendicular bisector of BC, OB = OC. Thus, OA = OB = OC = R. The circle passes through all three points A, B, C.
Mohan wants to hoist a flag at the…
Mohan wants to hoist a flag at the…
- Geometrical Concept: The center of a circle can be uniquely located by finding the point of intersection of the perpendicular bisectors of any two non-parallel chords on the circular boundary.
- Step-by-step Execution Plan:
- Mohan, Rahul, and Zoya choose three distinct non-collinear points A, B, C along the boundary fence of the circular school ground.
- They stretch a measuring rope between points A and B (Chord 1) and another measuring rope between points B and C (Chord 2).
- Rahul finds the exact midpoint of rope AB and uses a set-square/rope method to walk along a line perpendicular to rope AB (Perpendicular bisector 1).
- Zoya finds the exact midpoint of rope BC and walks along a line perpendicular to rope BC (Perpendicular bisector 2).
- The point O where Rahul’s line and Zoya’s line cross each other is the exact center of the circular ground.
- Conclusion / : By constructing the perpendicular bisectors of two chords on the circular boundary, they successfully determined the exact center point O where the flag pole should be fixed.
💡 Teacher Nudge / :