Series RTEQ.P. Code 74/-3/-1
Roll No.
RTE LEARN · CBSE PATTERN 2026–27
MATHEMATICS
Unit test · Ch 10: The Other Side of Zero
Time allowed : 40 MinutesMaximum Marks : 20
General Instructions :
Read the following instructions carefully and follow them :
(i)This question paper contains 10 questions. All questions are compulsory.
(ii)This question paper is divided into four sections – A, B, C and D.
(iii)In Section A, Question numbers 1 to 5 carry 1 mark each.
(iv)In Section B, Question numbers 6 to 7 are very short answer (VSA) type questions carrying 02 marks each.
(v)In Section C, Question numbers 8 to 9 are short answer (SA) type questions carrying 03 marks each.
(vi)In Section D, Question number 10 are long answer (LA) type questions carrying 05 marks each.
(vii)Draw neat figures wherever required. Take π = 22/7 wherever required, if not stated.
(viii)Use of calculators is not allowed.
SECTION A
This section comprises 5 questions of 1 mark each.
1.1
What are negative numbers? Give two real life examples.
2.1
What is the absolute value of -8?
3.1
Which is greater: -3 or -7?
4.1
What is the sum of a number and its opposite?
5.1
Write the integer that is 4 less than -2.
SECTION B
This section comprises 2 very short answer (VSA) type questions of 2 marks each.
6.2
A submarine is at -250 m below sea level. It rises 120 m. What is its new position? Show on a number line.
7.2
Find the sum: (-15) + (+8) + (-3) + (+10). Show each step.
SECTION C
This section comprises 2 short answer (SA) type questions of 3 marks each.
8.3
The temperature in Shimla on five consecutive days was: -3°C, -1°C, 2°C, -2°C, 4°C. (a) On how many days was the temperature below zero? (b) What was the highest temperature? (c) Find the difference between the highest and lowest temperature.
9.3
Rahul has Rs 500 in his bank account. He withdraws Rs 200, deposits Rs 150 and then withdraws Rs 600. (a) Write each transaction as a positive or negative integer. (b) Find his final balance. (c) Is he in debt? By how much?
SECTION D
This section comprises 1 long answer (LA) type questions of 5 marks each.
10.5
A number line game is played where a player starts at 0. The moves are: Right 5, Left 8, Right 3, Left 6, Right 10, Left 4. (a) Write each move as a positive or negative integer. (b) Find the position after each move. (c) What is the final position? (d) How far is the final position from the starting point? (e) What single move from the start would bring the player to the same final position?
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