KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA GACHIBOWLI, GPRA CAMPUS, HYD-32

SAMPLE PAPER TEST 05 FOR BOARD EXAM 2023

(ANSWERS)
SUBJECT: MATHEMATICS MAX. MARKS : 80
CLASS : X DURATION : 3 HRS
General Instruction:
1. This Question Paper has 5 Sections A-E.
2. Section A has 20 MCQs carrying 1 mark each.
3. Section B has 5 questions carrying 02 marks each.
4. Section C has 6 questions carrying 03 marks each.
5. Section D has 4 questions carrying 05 marks each.
6. Section E has 3 case based integrated units of assessment (04 marks each) with sub-parts of the
values of 1, 1 and 2 marks each respectively.
7. All Questions are compulsory. However, an internal choice in 2 Qs of 5 marks, 2 Qs of 3 marks and
2 Questions of 2 marks has been provided. An internal choice has been provided in the 2marks
questions of Section E
8. Draw neat figures wherever required. Take π =22/7 wherever required if not stated.
SECTION – A
Questions 1 to 20 carry 1 mark each.

1. The LCM of smallest two digit composite number and smallest composite number is:
(a) 12 (b) 4 (c) 20 (d) 44
Ans: (c) 20

2. The quadratic equations x2 – 4x + k = 0 has distinct real roots if

(a) k = 4 (b) k > 4 (c) k = 16 (d) k < 4
Ans. (d) k < 4

3. The number of polynomials having zeroes as -2 and 5 is

(a) 1 (b) 2 (c) 3 (d) more than 3
Ans: (d) more than 3

4. The pair of equations y = 0 and y = -7 has

(a) one solution (b) two solutions (c) infinitely many solutions (d) no solution
Ans. (d) no solution

5. The line segment joining the points A (5, 3) and B (-3, 11) is divided by the point C (3,5) in the
ratio
(a) 1:3 (b) 3:1 (c) 2:3 (d) 3:2
Ans: (a) 1:3

6. ∆ABC is such that AB = 3 cm, BC = 2 cm, CA = 2.5 cm. If ∆ABC~∆DEF and EF=4cm, then
perimeter of ∆DEF is
(a) 7.5 cm (b) 15cm (c) 22.5 cm (d) 30 cm
Ans: (b) 15cm

1
7. If for some angle θ, cot 2θ = , then the value of cos3θ, where 3θ ≤ 90⁰, is
3
1 3
(a) (b) 1 (c) 0 (d)
2 2

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 Ans: (c) 0

8. In ∆ABC, right-angled at C, if tan A=1, then the value of 2sin A cos A is

1 3
(a) 1 (b) (c) 2 (d)
2 2
Ans: (a) 1

9. A girl walks 200m towards East and then 150m towards North. The distance of the girl from the
starting point is
(a) 350m (b) 250m (c) 300 m (d) 325 m
Ans: (b) 250 m

10. Consider the data:

Class 65-85 85-105 105-125 125-145 145-165 165-185 185-205
Frequency 4 5 13 20 14 7 4
The difference of the upper limit of the median class and the lower limit of the modal class is
(a) 0 (b) 19 (c) 20 (d) 38
Ans: (c) 20

11. If two positive integers p and q can be expressed as p = ab3 and q = a3 b; a, b being prime numbers,
then HCF (p, q) is
(a) ab (b) a2 b2 (c) a3 b2 (d) a3 b3
Ans: (a) ab

12. From an external point Q, the length of the tangents to a circle is 5 cm and the distance of Q from
the centre is 8 cm. The radius of the circle is
(a) 39 cm (b) 3 cm (c) √39 cm (d) 7 cm
Ans: (c) √39 cm

13. If the sum of the circumferences of two circles with radii R1 and R2 is equal to the circumference of
a circle of radius R, then:
(a) R1 + R2 = R
(b) R1 + R2 > R
(c) R1 + R2 < R
(d) Nothing definite can be said about the relation among R1, R2 and R.
Ans. (a) R1 + R2 = R

14. The base radii of a cone and a cylinder are equal. If their curved surface areas are also equal, then
the ratio of the slant height of the cone to the height of the cylinder is:
(a) 2 : 1 (b) 1 : 2 (c) 1 : 3 (d) 3 : 1
Ans. (a) 2 : 1

15. The mean and median of a distribution are 14 and 15, respectively. The value of the mode is:
(a) 16 (b) 17 (c) 18 (d) 13
Ans. (b) 17

16. The area of a circle that can be inscribed in a square of side 6 cm is:
(a) 36 π cm2 (b) 18 π cm2 (c) 12 π cm2 (d) 9 π cm2
Ans. (d) 9 π cm2

17. A girl calculates that the probability of her winning the first prize in a lottery is 0.08. If 6000
tickets are sold, how many tickets has she bought?
(a) 40 (b) 240 (c) 480 (d) 750

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 Ans. (c) 480

18. 4 tan2 A – 4 sec2 A is equal to:

(a) 2 (b) 3 (c) 4 (d) –4
Ans: (d) –4
Direction: In the question number 19 & 20, A statement of Assertion (A) is followed by a
statement of Reason(R). Choose the correct option
19. Assertion (A): The number 6n, n being a natural number, ends with the digit 5.
Reason (R): The number 9n cannot end with digit 0 for any natural number n.
(a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of
Assertion (A).
(b) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of
Assertion (A).
(c) Assertion (A) is true but Reason (R) is false.
(d) Assertion (A) is false but Reason (R) is true.
Ans: (d) Assertion (A) is false but Reason (R) is true.

20. Assertion (A): The point (3, 0) lies on x -axis.

Reason (R): The x co-ordinate on the point on y -axis is zero.
(a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of
Assertion (A)
(b) Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true and reason (R) is not the correct explanation of
Assertion (A)
(c) Assertion (A) is true but reason(R) is false.
(d) Assertion (A) is false but reason(R) is true.
Ans: (b) Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true and reason (R) is not the correct explanation of
Assertion (A)

SECTION-B
Questions 21 to 25 carry 2 marks each

21. Determine the values of a and b for which the following system of linear equations has infinite
solutions: 2x – (a – 4) y = 2b + 1; 4x – (a – 1) y = 5b – 1
Ans:

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 KP 4
22. In Figure, PQ is parallel to MN. If = and KN = 20.4 cm. Find KQ.
PM 13

Ans: In ΔKMN, we have PQ ∥ MN

KP KQ
  [Basic proportionality Theorem]
PM QN
KP KQ 4 KQ
   
PM KN  KQ 13 20.4  KQ
⇒ 4(20.4 − KQ) = 13KQ
⇒ 81.6 − 4KQ = 13KQ
⇒ 17KQ = 81.6
81.6
⇒ KQ   4.8cm
17

OR
In the below figure, if ST || QR. Find PS.

PS PT
Ans: By Basic proportionality theorem, 
QS RT
PS 3 9
   PS  cm
3 2 2

23. XY and MN are the tangents drawn at the end points of the diameter DE of the circle with centre
O. Prove that XY || MN.
Ans: Since, XY is the tangent to the circle at the point D.
⇒ OD ⊥ XY ⇒ ∠EDX = 90°
Also, MN is the tangent to the circle at E.
⇒ OE ⊥ MN ⇒ ∠ DEN = 90°
As, ∠EDX = ∠DEN (each 90°)
which are alternate interior angles.
⇒ XY ||MN

24. The perimeter of a sector of a circle of radius 5.2 cm is 16.4 cm. Find the area of the sector.

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 Ans: Let AOB be the sector with O as center.
Given: Radius = r = 5.2 cm
Perimeter of sector =16.4 cm
So, OA + AB + OB = 16.4
⇒ 5.2 + 5.2 + AB = 16.4
⇒ AB = 6 cm
1 1
Area of sector =  rl   5.2  6 =15.6 cm2
2 2
OR
If the perimeter of a semi-circular protractor is 108 cm, find the diameter of the protractor. (Take
  22 / 7) )
Ans:

1
25. If tan (A + B) = 3 and tan (A – B) = ; 0° < A+B ≤ 90°; A > B, find A and B.
3
Ans: tan(A + B) = √3 = tan 60°
⇒ A + B = 60° ⇢ (i)
tan(A – B) = 1/√3 = tan 30°
⇒ A – B = 30° ⇢ (ii)
Adding equation (i) and (ii),
2A = 90°
⇒ A = 45°
Putting the value of A in equation (i),
45° + B = 60°
⇒ B = 60°- 45°
⇒ B = 15°
SECTION-C
Questions 26 to 31 carry 3 marks each

26. Given that √3 is irrational, prove that (2 + 5√3) is an irrational number.

Ans: Let 2 + 5√3 be a rational number such that
2 + 5√3 = a, where a is a non-zero rational number.
a2
5 3  a2  3 
5
a2
Since 5 and 2 are integers and a is a rational number, therefore is a rational number
5
⇒ √3 is a rational number which contradicts the fact that √3 is an irrational number.
Therefore, our assumption is wrong.
Hence 2 + 5√3 is an irrational number

27. Find the zeroes of the polynomial x2 + x – 2, and verify the relation between the coefficients and
the zeroes of the polynomial.
1
Ans: The polynomial can be rewritten as (6x2 + x − 12)
6
On factoring, 6x² + x – 12 = 6x² + 9x – 8x – 12

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 = 3x(2x + 3) - 4(2x + 3)
= (3x - 4)(2x + 3)
So, 1/6 (6x² + 6x - 12) = 0
(3x - 4)(2x + 3) = 0
3x - 4 = 0 ⇒ 3x = 4 ⇒ x = 4/3
2x + 3 = 0 ⇒ 2x = -3 ⇒ x = -3/2
Therefore, the zeros of the polynomial are 4/3 and -3/2.
Sum of the roots:
LHS: + ꞵ =4/3 + (-3/2) = 8 - 9/6 = -1/6
RHS: -coefficient of x/coefficient of x² = -1/6
Product of the roots
LHS: ꞵ = (4/3)(-3/2) = -12/6 = -2
RHS: constant term/coefficient of x² = -12/6 = -2.

28. A man wished to give Rs. 12 to each person and found that he fell short of Rs. 6 when he wanted to
give to all the persons present. He, therefore, distributed Rs. 9 to each person and found that Rs. 9
were left over. How much money did he have and how many persons were there?
Ans. Let, number of persons = x
Money share per person = y
Therefore, total money = Rs. xy
According to the question, 12 × x = xy + 6 ⇒ 12x – 6 = xy ...(i)
and 9x = xy – 9
9x + 9 = xy ...(ii)
Equating (i) and (ii), we get
12x – 6 = 9x + 9 ⇒ 3x = 15
Put the value of x in equation (i). Then
12 × 5 – 6 = x × y ⇒ xy = 54
So, he have Rs. 54 and there were 5 persons.
OR
A father’s age is three times the sum of the ages of his children. After 5 years, his age will be two
times the sum of their ages. Find the present age of the father.
Ans. Let the sum of the ages of two children be 'x' years and father's age be 'y' years.
According to the given condition: y = 3x
or y – 3x = 0 ...(i)
After 5 years, Father’s age = (y + 5) years
Sum of the ages of children = (x + 5 + 5) years.
Then, y + 5 = 2(x + 10)
or y – 2x – 15 = 0 ...(ii)
On subtracting equation (i) from equation (ii), we get x = 15
If we put the value of x in equation (i), we get
y – 3 × 15 = 0
⇒ y = 45
Hence, the present age of the father is 45 years.

sin   cos   1 1
29. Prove that 
cos   sin   1 sec   tan 
sin   cos   1 tan   1  sec 
Ans: LHS   [Dividng Nr and Dr by cosθ ]
cos   sin   1 1  tan   sec 
tan   sec   1 tan   sec   (sec 2   tan 2  )
 
1  tan   sec  1  tan   sec 
tan   sec   (sec   tan  )(sec   tan  )

1  tan   sec 

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 (sec   tan  )(1  sec   tan  )
  sec   tan 
1  tan   sec 
sec   tan  sec 2   tan 2 
 (sec   tan  )  
sec   tan  sec   tan 
1
  RHS
sec   tan 

30. A circle is inscribed in a DABC having sides 16 cm, 20 cm and 24 cm as shown in figure. Find AD,
BE and CF.

Ans: Since, tangents drawn from an external point to a circle are equal.
∴ AD = AF = x (say)
BD = BE = y (say)
CE = CF = z (say)
According to the question,
AB = x + y = 24 cm ...(i)
BC = y + z = 16 cm ...(ii)
AC = x + z = 20 cm ...(iii)
Subtracting (iii) from (i), we get
y – z = 4 ...(iv)
Adding (ii) and (iv), we get
2y = 20 ⇒ y = 10 cm
Substituting the value of y in (i) and (ii), we get
x = 14 cm, z = 6 cm
Hence, AD = 14 cm, BE = 10 cm and CF = 6 cm.
OR
In the figure XY and X'Y' are two parallel tangents to a circle with centre O and another tangent AB
with point of contact C interesting XY at A and X'Y' at B, prove that ∠AOB is a right angle.

Ans: Join OC. Since, the tangents drawn to a circle from an external point are equal.
∴ AP = AC
In Δ PAO and Δ AOC, we have:
AO = AO [Common]
OP = OC [Radii of the same circle]
AP = AC
⇒ Δ PAO ≅ Δ AOC [SSS Congruency]
∴ ∠PAO = ∠CAO = ∠1

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 ∠PAC = 2 ∠1 ...(1)
Similarly ∠CBQ = 2 ∠2 ...(2)

Again, we know that sum of internal angles on the same side of a transversal is 180°.
∴ ∠PAC + ∠CBQ = 180°
⇒ 2 ∠1 + 2 ∠2 = 180° [From (1) and (2)]
⇒ ∠1 + ∠2 = 180°/2 = 90° ...(3)
Also ∠1 + ∠2 + ∠AOB = 180° [Sum of angles of a triangle]
⇒ 90° + ∠AOB = 180°
⇒ ∠AOB = 180° − 90° ⇒ ∠AOB = 90°.

31. Two dice are thrown at the same time. What is the probability that the sum of the two numbers
appearing on the top of the dice is
(i) at least 9? (ii) 7? (iii) less than or equal to 6?
Ans: (i) Number of outcomes with sum of the numbers is at least 9 = 10
∴ Required Probability = 10/36 = 5/18
(ii) Number of outcomes with sum of the numbers 7 = 6
∴ Required Probability = 6/36 = 1/6
(iii) Number of outcomes with sum of the numbers less than or equal to 6 = 36
∴ Required Probability = 15/36 = 5/12

SECTION-D
Questions 32 to 35 carry 5 marks each

32. State and Prove Basic Proportionality Theorem.

Ans: Statement - 1 mark
Given, To Prove, Construction, Figure – 2 marks
Proof – 2 marks
33. Rasheed got a playing top (lattu) as his birthday present, which surprisingly had no colour on it. He
wanted to colour it with his crayons. The top is shaped like a cone surmounted by a hemisphere (see
below figure). The entire top is 5 cm in height and the diameter of the top is 3.5 cm. Find the area
he has to colour. (Take π = 22/7)
Ans: TSA of the toy = CSA of hemisphere + CSA of cone
22 3.5 3.5 2
Now, the curved surface area of the hemisphere = 2 r 2  2    cm
7 2 2
Also, the height of the cone = height of the top – height (radius) of the hemispherical part
 3.5 
= 5   3.25cm
 2 
2
2 2  3.5  2
So, the slant height of the cone (l) = r h     (3.25)  3.7cm(approx.)
 2 

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 22 3.5
Therefore, CSA of cone = πrl =   3.7 cm2
7 2

 22 3.5 3.5   22 3.5 

∴ TSA of the toy =  2       3.7 
 7 2 2   7 2 
22 3.5 11
=  (3.5  3.7)  (3.5  3.7)  39.6cm2
7 2 2
OR
A solid toy is in the form of a hemisphere surmounted by a right circular cone. The height of the
cone is 2 cm and the diameter of the base is 4 cm. Determine the volume of the toy. If a right
circular cylinder circumscribes the toy, find the difference of the volumes of the cylinder and the
toy. (Take π = 3.14)
Ans: Let BPC be the hemisphere and ABC be the cone standing on the base of the hemisphere (see
below figure).

1
The radius BO of the hemisphere (as well as of the cone) =  4  2cm
2
2 3 1 2 1
So, volume of the toy =  r   r h   r 2 (2r  h)
3 3 3
1 1
  3.14  2  2  (4  2)   3.14  2  2  6 = 25.12 cm3
3 3
Now, let the right circular cylinder EFGH circumscribe the given solid. The radius of the base of
the right circular cylinder = HP = BO = 2 cm, and its height is
EH = AO + OP = (2 + 2) cm = 4 cm
So, the volume required = volume of the right circular cylinder – volume of the toy
= (3.14 × 22 × 4 – 25.12) cm3
= 25.12 cm3
Hence, the required difference of the two volumes = 25.12 cm3.

34. If the median of the following distribution is 46, find the missing frequencies p and q if the total
frequency is 230.
Marks 10 – 20 20 – 30 30 – 40 40 – 50 50 – 60 60 – 70 70 – 80
Frequency 12 30 p 65 q 25 18
Ans:

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35. A person on tour has Rs.360 for his expenses. If he extends his tour for 4 days, he has to cut down
his daily expenses by Rs.3. Find the original duration of the tour.
Ans: Let days be the original duration of the tour.
Total expenditure on tour ₹ 360
Expenditure per day ₹ 360/x
Duration of the extended tour (x + 4) days
Expenditure per day according to the new schedule ₹ 360/(x + 4)
Given that daily expenses are cut down by ₹ 3
360 360 1 1 
As per the given condition,   3  360   3
x x4  x x4
1 1  3 1 x4 x 1 4 1
       
 x x  4  360 120 x( x  4) 120 x( x  4) 120
⇒ x(x + 4) = 480 ⇒ x² + 4x = 480 ⇒ x² + 4x – 480 = 0
⇒ x² + 24x – 20x – 480 = 0 ⇒ x(x + 24) - 20(x + 24) = 0
⇒ x – 20 = 0 or x + 24 = 0 ⇒ x = 20 or x = -24
Since the number of days cannot be negative. So, x = 20
Therefore, the original duration of the tour was 20 days
OR
Rs.6500 were divided equally among a certain number of persons. Had there been 15 more persons,
each would have got Rs.30 less. Find the original number of persons.
Ans: Let the original number of persons be x
Total money which was divided = Rs. 6500
Each person share = Rs. 6500/x
6500 6500 6500 x  97500  6500 x
According to the question,   30   30
x x  15 x ( x  15)
97500 3250
  30   1 ⇒ x² + 15x – 3250 = 0
x ( x  15) x( x  15)
⇒ x² + 65x – 50x – 3250 = 0 ⇒ x(x + 65) – 50(x + 65) = 0
⇒ (x + 65)(x – 50) = 0 ⇒ x = -65, 50
Since the number of persons cannot be negative, hence the original numbers of person is 50

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 SECTION-E (Case Study Based Questions)
Questions 36 to 38 carry 4 marks each

36. Case Study – 1:

In the month of April to June 2022, the exports of passenger cars from India increased by 26% in
the corresponding quarter of 2021–22, as per a report. A car manufacturing company planned to
produce 1800 cars in 4th year and 2600 cars in 8th year. Assuming that the production increases
uniformly by a fixed number every year.

Based on the above information answer the following questions.

(i) Find the production in the 1st year. (1)
(ii) Find the production in the 12th year. (1)
(iii) Find the total production in first 10 years. (2)
OR
(iii) In how many years will the total production reach 31200 cars? (2)

Ans: (i) Since the production increases uniformly by a fixed number every year, the number of Cars
manufactured in 1st, 2nd, 3rd, . . .,years will form an AP.
So, a + 3d = 1800 & a + 7d = 2600
So d = 200 & a = 1200
(ii) a12 = a + 11d ⇒ a30 = 1200 + 11 × 200
⇒ a12 = 3400
n 10
(iii) S n  [2a  (n  1) d ]  S10  [2  1200  (10  1)  200]
2 2
 S10  5[2400  1800]  5  4200  21000
OR
n
S n  [2a  (n  1) d ]  31200
2
n
 [2  1200  ( n  1)  200]  31200
2
n
  200[12  ( n  1)]  31200
2
⇒ n[12 + (n − 1) ] = 312
⇒ n2 + 11n – 312 = 0
⇒ n2 + 24n – 13n – 312 = 0
⇒ (n +24)(n – 13) = 0
⇒ n = 13 or – 24.
As n can’t be negative. So n = 13

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37. Case Study – 2:
In order to conduct sports day activities in your school, lines have been drawn with chalk powder at
a distance of 1 m each in a rectangular shaped ground ABCD. 100 flower pots have been placed at
the distance of 1 m from each other along AD, as shown in the following figure. Niharika runs
1 1
( )th distance AD on the 2nd line and posts a green Flag. Preet runs ( ) th distance AD on the
4 5
eighth line and posts are red flags. Taking A as the origin AB along x-axis and AD along y-axis,
answer the following questions:
(i) Find the coordinates of the green flag. (1)
(ii) Find the distance between the two flags. (1)
(iii) If Rashmi has to post a blue flag exactly halfway between the line segment joining the two
flags, where should she post her flag? (2)
OR
(iii) If Joy has to post a flag at one fourth distance from the green flag, in the line segment joining
the green and red flags, then where should he post his flag? (2)

 1 
Ans: (i) Position of the green flag is  2, 100   (2, 25)
 4 
(ii) Distance between the two flags = (36  25) = 61cm
 2  8 25  20 
(iii) Position of the blue flag =  ,    5, 22.5 
 2 2 
OR

Required point is (3.5, 23.75)

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38. Case Study – 3:
A lighthouse is a tall tower with light near the top. These are often built on islands, coasts or on cliffs.
Lighthouses on water surface act as a navigational aid to the mariners and send warning to boats and ships
for dangers. Initially wood, coal would be used as illuminators. Gradually it was replaced by candles,
lanterns, electric lights. Nowadays they are run by machines and remote monitoring. Prongs Reef lighthouse
of Mumbai was constructed in 1874-75. It is approximately 40 meters high and its beam can be seen at a
distance of 30 kilometres. A ship and a boat are coming towards the lighthouse from opposite directions.
Angles of depression of flash light from the lighthouse to the boat and the ship are 300 and 600 respectively.

(i) Which of the two, boat or the ship is nearer to the light house. Find its distance from the lighthouse? (2)
(ii) Find the time taken by the boat to reach the light house if it is moving at the rate of 2 km per hour. (2)
OR
(ii) The ratio of the height of a light house and the length of its shadow on the ground is √3 : 1 . What is the
angle of elevation of the sun?
Ans:

(iii) Let height of light house be AB and its shadow be BC.

AB
In ∆ABC, tan  
AC
AB 3
But   3  tan   3  tan 600    600
AC 1

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