Class X Session 2024-25

Subject - Mathematics (Standard)

Sample Question Paper - 1

Time Allowed: 3 hours Maximum Marks: 80

General Instructions:

1. This Question Paper has 5 Sections A, B, C, D and 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
1. (HCF × LCM) for the numbers 30 and 70 is: [1]

a) 21 b) 70

c) 2100 d) 210

2. Figure show the graph of the polynomial f(x) = ax2 + bx + c for which [1]

a) a > 0, b < 0 and c > 0 b) a < 0, b < 0 and c < 0

c) a < 0, b > 0 and c > 0 d) a > 0, b > 0 and c < 0

3. The pair of equations x + 2y + 5 = 0 and –3x – 6y + 1 = 0 have [1]

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 a) a unique solution b) infinitely many solutions

c) no solution d) exactly two solutions

4. In the Maths Olympiad of 2020 at Animal Planet, two representatives from the donkey’s side, while solving a [1]
quadratic equation, committed the following mistakes.
i. One of them made a mistake in the constant term and got the roots as 5 and 9.
ii. Another one committed an error in the coefficient of x and he got the roots as 12 and 4.
But in the meantime, they realised that they are wrong and they managed to get it right jointly. Find the quadratic
equation.

a) 2x2 + 7x - 24 = 0 b) x2 + 4x + 14 = 0

c) 3x2 - 17x + 52 = 0 d) x2 - 14x + 48 = 0

5. What is the common difference of an AP in which a18 - a14 = 32? [1]

a) -8 b) 4

c) -4 d) 8
6. ABCD is a rectangle whose three vertices are B (4,0), C (4,3) and D (0,3). The length of one of its diagonals is [1]

a) 5 b) 3

c) 4 d) 25
7. In what ratio, does x-axis divide the line segment joining the points A(3, 6) and B(-12, -3)? [1]

a) 2 : 1 b) 1 : 2

c) 4 : 1 d) 1 : 4
8. In the figures find the measures of ∠P and ∠R [1]

a) 20o, 30o. b) 50o, 40o.

c) 30o, 20o. d) 40o, 50o.

9. In the given figure, PQ is tangent to the circle centred at O. If ∠ AOB = 95o, then the measure of ∠ ABQ will be [1]

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 a) 85o b) 47.5o

c) 95o d) 42.5o

10. A circle inscribed in △ABC having AB = 10 cm, BC = 12 cm, CA = 28 cm touching sides at D, E, F [1]
(respectively). Then AD + BE + CF = ________.

a) 22 cm b) 25 cm

c) 18 cm d) 20 cm
2

11. 1+
cot α

1+cos ecα
= [1]

a) sinα b) secα

c) cosecα d) tanα
12. If cos θ = 4

5
then tan θ = ? [1]

a) 3

4
b) 5

c) 4

3
d) 3

13. A ladder makes an angle of 60° with the ground when placed against a wall. If the foot of the ladder is 2 m away [1]
from the wall, then the length of the ladder (in metres) is
– –
a) 2√2 b) 4√3

c) 4 d)
4

√3

14. In a circle of radius 14 cm, an arc subtends an angle of 1200 at the centre. If √3= 1.73 then the area of the
–
[1]
segment of the circle is

a) 124.63 cm2 b) 130.57 cm2

c) 120.56 cm2 d) 118.24 cm2

15. A pendulum swings through an angle of 30o and describes an arc 8.8 cm in length. Find the length of the [1]

pendulum.

a) 8.8 cm b) 17 cm

c) 15.8 cm d) 16.8 cm
16. A die is thrown once. The probability of getting an even number is [1]

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 a) 1

3
b) 5

c) d)
1 1

6 2

17. 3 rotten eggs are mixed with 12 good ones. One egg is chosen at random. The probability of choosing a rotten [1]
egg is

a) 1

15
b) 4

c) d)
1 2

5 5

18. The distribution below gives the marks obtained by 80 students on a test: [1]

Marks Less than 10 Less than 20 Less than 30 Less than 40 Less than 50 Less than 60

Number of Students 3 12 27 57 75 80

The modal class of this distribution is:

a) 30 - 40 b) 20 - 30

c) 50 - 60 d) 10 - 20
19. Assertion (A): A piece of cloth is required to completely cover a solid object. The solid object is composed of a [1]

hemisphere and a cone surmounted on it. If the common radius is 7 m and height of the cone is 1 m, 463.39 cm2
is the area of cloth required.

Reason (R): Surface area of hemisphere = 2πr2.

a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct b) Both A and R are true but R is not the
explanation of A. correct explanation of A.

c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true.

20. Assertion (A): Sum of first n terms in an A.P. is given by the formula: Sn = 2n × [2a + (n - 1)d] [1]

Reason (R): Sum of first 15 terms of 2 , 5 , 8 ... is 345.

a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct b) Both A and R are true but R is not the
explanation of A. correct explanation of A.

c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true.

Section B
21. Find the largest number which divides 320 and 457 leaving remainder 5 and 7 respectively. [2]
22. In the given figure XY ∥BC . Find the length of XY. [2]

23. Two concentric circles with centre O are of radii 3 cm and 5 cm. Find the length of chord AB of the larger circle [2]
which touches the smaller circle at P.

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24. Show that: tan 4
θ + tan
2
θ = sec
4
θ − sec
2
θ for 0
∘
≤ θ ≥ 90
∘
[2]
OR
Prove that:
tan θ cot θ
+ = 1 + tan θ + cot θ
1−cot θ 1−tan θ

25. Find the length of the arc of a circle of diameter 42 cm which subtends an angle of 60° at the centre. [2]
OR
A horse is tethered to one corner of a rectangular field of dimensions 70 m × 52 m, by a rope of length 21 m. How
much area of the field can it graze?
Section C
–
26. Prove that 3 + √5 is an irrational number. [3]
27. If α and β are the zeros of the polynomial f(x) = 6x2 + x - 2, find the value of ( α
+
β
)
[3]
β α

28. A two-digit number is 4 times the sum of its digits. If 18 is added to the number, the digits are reversed. Find the [3]
number.
OR
A plane left 30 minutes late than its scheduled time and in order to reach the destination 1500 km away in time, it had
to increase its speed by 100 km/h from the usual speed. Find its usual speed.

29. In the given figure, a circle is inscribed in a quadrilateral ABCD in which ∠ B = 90o. If AD = 17 cm, AB = 20 [3]

cm and DS = 3 cm, then find the radius of the circle.

OR
In figure, O is the centre of a circle of radius 5 cm. T is a point such that OT = 13 cm and OT intersects circle at E. If
AB is a tangent to the circle at E, find the length of AB. where TP and TQ are two tangents to the circle.

30. Prove that: [3]

tan θ+sec θ−1 1+sin θ
=
tan θ−sec θ+1 cos θ

31. The percentage of marks obtained by 100 students in an examination are given below: [3]

Marks 30-35 35-40 40-45 45-50 50-55 55-60 60-65

Frequency 14 16 18 23 18 8 3

Determine the median percentage of marks.

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 Section D
32. Solve: [5]
x−1 2x+1 1
+ = 2, x ≠ − ,1
2x+1 x−1 2

OR
₹ 9000 were divided equally among a certain number of persons. Had there been 20 more persons, each would have
got ₹ 160 less. Find the original number of persons.
33. In Fig., DEFG is a square in a triangle ABC right angled at A. [5]
Prove that
i. △AGF ∼ △ DBG
ii. △AGF ∼ △ EFC

34. A solid is composed of a cylinder with hemispherical ends. If the whole length of the solid is 104 cm and the [5]

radius of each of the hemispherical ends is 7 cm, find the cost of polishing its surface at the rate of ₹10 per dm2.
OR
A solid is in the form of a cylinder with hemispherical ends. The total height of the solid is 19 cm and the diameter of
the cylinder is 7 cm. Find the volume and total surface area of the solid (Use π = 22/7)
35. Find the mean from the following frequency distribution of marks at a test in statistics: [5]

Marks (x): 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50

No. of students (f): 15 50 80 76 72 45 39 9 8 6

Section E
36. Read the text carefully and answer the questions: [4]
A fashion designer is designing a fabric pattern. In each row, there are some shaded squares and unshaded
triangles.

(a) Identify A.P. for the number of squares in each row.

(b) Identify A.P. for the number of triangles in each row.
OR
Write a formula for finding total number of triangles in n number of rows. Hence, find S10.
(c) If each shaded square is of side 2 cm, then find the shaded area when 15 rows have been designed.
37. Read the text carefully and answer the questions: [4]
Use of mobile screen for long hours makes your eye sight weak and give you headaches. Children who are
addicted to play “PUBG’’ can get easily stressed out. To raise social awareness about ill effects of playing
PUBG, a school decided to start ‘BAN PUBG’ campaign, in which students are asked to prepare campaign
board in the shape of a rectangle. One such campaign board made by class X student of the school is shown in

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 the figure.

(a) Find the coordinates of the point of intersection of diagonals AC and BD.
(b) Find the length of the diagonal AC.
OR
Find the ratio of the length of side AB to the length of the diagonal AC.
(c) Find the area of the campaign Board ABCD.
38. Read the text carefully and answer the questions: [4]
Radio towers are used for transmitting a range of communication services including radio and television. The
tower will either act as an antenna itself or support one or more antennas on its structure. On a similar concept, a
radio station tower was built in two Sections A and B. Tower is supported by wires from a point O.
Distance between the base of the tower and point O is 36 cm. From point O, the angle of elevation of the top of
the Section B is 30o and the angle of elevation of the top of Section A is 45o.

(a) Find the length of the wire from the point O to the top of Section B.
(b) Find the distance AB.
OR
Find the height of the Section A from the base of the tower.
(c) Find the area of △OPB.

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 Solution
Section A
1.
(c) 2100
Explanation: As we know HCF × LCM = Product of the Numbers
Hence HCF × LCM (30,70) = 30 × 70 = 2100
2. (a) a > 0, b < 0 and c > 0
Explanation: Clearly, f (x) = ax + bx + c represent a parabola opening upwards.
2

Therefore, a > 0
The vertex of the parabola is in the fourth quadrant, therefore b < 0
+ bx + c cuts Y axis at P which lies on OY.
2
y = ax

Putting x = 0 in y = ax + bx + c , we get y = c. 2

So the coordinates of P is (0, c).

Clearly, P lies on OY. ⇒ c>0
Hence, a>0, b<0 and c>0
3.
(c) no solution
Explanation: Given, equations are
x + 2y + 5 = 0, and
- 3x - 6y + 1 = 0.
Comparing the equations with general form:
a1x + b1y + c1 = 0
a2x + b2y + c2 = 0
Here, a1 = 1, b1 = 2, c1 = 5
And a2 = - 3, b2 = - 6, c2 = 1
Taking the ratio of coefficients to compare
a1 −1 b1 −1 c1 5
= , = , =
a2 3 b 3 c2 1
2

a b c
So a
1
=
1
≠
c
1

2 b2 2

This represents a pair of parallel lines.

Hence, the pair of equations has no solution.
4.
(d) x2 - 14x + 48 = 0
Explanation: For 1st one,
Let the equation be x2 + ax + b = 0
Since roots are 5 and 9
∴ a = -14 and b = 45
For 2nd one,
Let the equation be x2 + px + q = 0
Since roots are 12 and 4.
∴ p = -16 and q = 48

Now, according to the question, b and p both are wrong.

Therefore, the correct equation would be
x2 - 14x + 48 = 0
5.
(d) 8

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 Explanation: a18 - a14 = 32
(18 - 14)d = 32
⇒ 4d = 32

⇒ d = 8.
6. (a) 5
Explanation: Three vertices of a rectangle ABCD are B (4,0), C (4, 3) and D (0, 3) length of one of its diagonals
−−−−−−−−−−−−−− − −− −−−−
2 2 2 2
BD = √(4 − 0) + (0 − 3) = √4 + 3
−−−−− −−
= √16 + 9 = √25 =5
7. (a) 2 : 1
Explanation: 2 : 1

8. (a) 20o, 30o.

Explanation: In triangle ABC, ∠A + ∠B + ∠C = 180 ∘

∘ ∘ ∘
⇒∠A + 30 + 20 = 180

∘
⇒ ∠A = 130
AC
In triangle ABC and QRP, AB

QR
=
PQ

45 63 9 9
⇒
5
=
7
=> 1
=
1

Since sides of triangles ABC and QRP are proportional, and included angles are equal, therefore by SAS similarity criteria ,
ΔABC ∼ ΔQRP

∠A = ∠Q, ∠B = ∠R, ∠C = ∠P

∘ ∘
⇒ ∠P = 20 , ∠R = 30

9.
(b) 47.5o
Explanation: 47.5o
10.
(b) 25 cm

Explanation:

x + y = 10 cm ...(i)
y + z = 12 cm ...(ii)
x + z = 28 cm ...(iii)
Adding (i), (ii) and (iii), we get
2(x + y + z) = 50
⇒ x + y + z = 25 cm

11.
(c) cosecα
2

Explanation: 1 + cot

1+cos ecα
α

2
cose c α−1
=1+ 1+cos ecα

(cosec α−1)(cosec α+1)

=1+ 1+cosecα

= 1 + cosecα - 1 = cosec α
3
12. (a) 4
4 AB
Explanation: cos θ = 5
=
AC

2 2 2
∴ BC = AC − AB = 25 − 16 = 9

⇒ BC = 3

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 BC 3
∴ tan θ = =
AB 4

13.
(c) 4
Explanation: Suppose AB is the ladder of length x m
∴ OA = 2m, ∠ OAB = 60o

In right △AOB, sec 60o = x

⇒ 2= x

2
⇒ =4m

14.
(c) 120.56 cm2
2

Explanation: ar(segment) = ( πr θ

360
− r
2
sin
θ

2
cos
θ

2
)

22 120 ∘ ∘
= ( × 14 × 14 × ) − (14 × 14 × sin 60 cos 60 )
7 360

616 √3 1 2
= ( − × × 14 × 14) cm
3 2 2

=(205.33 -49× 1.73) cm2

=(205.33 - 84.77) cm2
= 120.56 cm2
15.
(d) 16.8 cm
Explanation: Length of the pendulum = Radius of a sector of the circle
Arc length = 8.8
(2πr) = 8.8
θ

360
30

360
× 2 ×
22

7
× r = 8.8
r = 16.8 cm
16.
(d) 1

Explanation: Number of all possible outcomes = 6.

Even numbers are 2,4, 6. Their number is 3.
∴ P (getting an even number) =
3 1
=
6 2

17.
1
(c) 5

Explanation: Number of possible outcomes = 3

Number of Total outcomes = 15
∴ Required Probability =
3 1
=
15 5

18. (a) 30 - 40
Explanation: 30 - 40

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19.
(c) A is true but R is false.
Explanation: A is true but R is false.
20. (a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
Explanation: Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
Section B
21. The given numbers are 320 and 457
Now as 5 and 7 are remainders on division of 320 and 457 by said number
On subtracting the reminders 5 and 7 from 320 and 457 respectively we get:
320 - 5 = 315,
457 - 7 = 450
The prime factorizations of 315 and 405 are
315 = 3 × 3 × 5 × 7

2
= 3 × 5 × 7

450 = 2 × 3 × 3 × 5 × 5

2 2
= 2 × 3 × 5

H.C.F. of 315 and 450 = 3 × 5 = 9 × 5 = 45

∴
2

Hence the said number = 45

22. Given XY ∥ BC
AX = 1 cm, XB = 3 cm, and BC = 6 cm
AB = AX + XB
= 1 + 3 = 4 cm
In ΔAXY and ΔABC
∠A = ∠A [Common]

∠AXY = ∠ABC [Corresponding angles]

Then, △AXY ~ △ABC [By AA similarity]

AX XY
∴
AB
=
BC
[Corresponding parts of similar △are proportional]
1 XY
⇒ =
4 6
6
⇒ XY = = 1.5cm
4

23. Join OA and OP

OP ⊥ AB (radius ⊥ tangent at the point of contact)

OP is the radius of smaller circle and AB is tangent at P.

AB is chord of larger circle and OP ⊥ AB
∴ AP = PB(⊥ from centre bisects the chord)

In right △AOP, AP2 = OA2 - OP2

= (5)2 - (3)2 = 16
AP = 4 cm = PB
∴ AB = 8 cm

24. L. HS = tan 4
θ + tan
2
θ

2 2
= tan θ (tan θ + 1)

2 2
= tan θ sec θ

2 2 2 2
= (sec θ − 1) sec θ [∵ tan θ = sec θ − 1]

4 2
= sec θ − sec θ

= R.H.S.
OR

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 tan θ cot θ
+ = 1 + tan θ + cot θ
1−cot θ 1−tan θ

tan θ cot θ
L.H.S. = +
1−cot θ 1−tan θ
sin θ c os θ

c os θ sin θ
= +
c os θ sin θ
1− 1−
sin θ c os θ
2 2
sin θ cos θ
= −
cos θ(sin θ−cos θ) sin θ(sin θ−cos θ)

3 3
sin θ− cos θ
=
sin θ cos θ(sin θ−cos θ)
2 2
(sin θ−cos θ)(sin θ+ cos θ+sin θ cos θ)
3 3 2 2
= [∵ a − b = (a − b)(a + ab + b )
sin θ cos θ(sin θ−cos θ)

2 2
sin θ cos θ sin θ cos θ
= + +
sin θ cos θ sin θ cos θ sin θ cos θ

= tan θ + cot θ + 1 = 1 + tan θ + cot θ = RHS

Hence proved.
25. Diameter of a circle = 42 cm
⇒ Radius of a circle = r =
42

= 21 cm
Central angle = θ = 60 ∘

2πrθ
∴ Length of the arc = 360
22 ∘
2× ×21× 60
7
= ∘
cm
360

= 22 cm
OR
Shaded portion indicates the area which the horse can graze. Clearly, shaded area is the area of a quadrant of a circle of radius r -
21 m.

∴ Required Area = 1

4
πr
2

∴ Required Area = { 1

4
×
22

7
2
× (21) } cm
2
=
693

2
cm
2
= 346.5 cm2
Section C
–
26. Let 3 + √5 is a rational number.
– p
3 + √5 = ,q ≠ 0
q

– p
3 + √5 =
q
– p
⇒ √5 = − 3
q

– p−3q
⇒ √5 =
q

p−3q
Now in RHS p
is rational
–
This shows that is rational √5
– –
But this contradict the fact that √5 is irrational, This is because we assumed that 3 + √5 is a rational number.
–
∴ 3 + √5 is an irrational number.

27. Let f(x) = 6x2 + x - 2

a = 6, b = 1 and c = -2
And α and β are the zeros of polynomial,
b
α + β = −
1
= −
a 6

c −2 −1
αβ = = =
a 6 3
2 2
α β α +β
∴ + =
β α αβ

2
(α+β ) −2αβ
=
αβ

2
1 1
(− ) −2(− )
6 3
=
1
(− )
3
1 2
+
36 3
= −
1

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 25

36
= −
1

25 3
= − ×
36 1
25
= −
12

28. Let us suppose that the digit at unit place be x

Suppose the digit at tens place be y.
Thus, the number is 10y + x.
According to question it is given that the number is 4 times the sum of the two digits.
Therefore, we have
10y + x = 4(x + y)
⇒ 10y + x = 4x + 4y

⇒ 4x + 4y - 10y - x = 0

⇒ 3x - 6y = 0

⇒ 3(x - 2y) = 0

⇒ x - 2y = 0
After interchanging the digits, the number becomes 10x + y.
Again according to question If 18 is added to the number, the digits are reversed.
Thus, we have
(10y + x) + 18 = 10x + y
⇒ 10x + y - 10y - x = 18
⇒ 9x - 9y = 18
⇒ 9(x - y) = 18
18
⇒ x − y =
9

⇒ x-y=2
Therefore, we have the following systems of equations
x - 2y = 0 ...........(1)
x - y = 2...............(2)
Here x and y are unknowns. Now let us solve the above systems of equations for x and y.
Subtracting the equation (1) from the (2), we get
(x - y) - (x - 2y) = 2 - 0
⇒ x - y - x + 2y = 2

⇒ y=2
Now, substitute the value of y in equation (1), we get
x-2×2=0
⇒ x - 4 = 0

⇒ x = 4

Therefore the number is 10 × 2 + 4 = 24

Thus the number is 24
OR
Let the usual speed of the plane = x km/hr.
Distance to the destination = 1500 km
Case (i):
Distance
we know that, Speed =
T ime

Distance
⇒ T ime =
speed

So, in case(i) Time = 1500

x
Hrs
Case (iI)
Distance to the destination = 1500 km
Increased speed = 100 km/hr
So, speed = x+100
So, in case(ii) Time = Hrs 1500

x+100

So, according to the question

1500 1500 30
∴
x
- x+100
= 60

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 ⇒ x2 + 100x - 300000 = 0
⇒ x2 + 600x - 500x - 300000 = 0
⇒ (x + 600)(x - 500) = 0

⇒ x = 500 or x = -600
Since, speed can not be negative, x = 500
Therefore, Speed of plane = 500 km/hr.

29.

DR = DS = 3 cm
∴ AR = AD - DR = 17 - 3 = 14 cm

⇒ AQ = AR = 14 cm
∴ QB = AB - AQ = 20 - 14 = 6 cm

Since QB = OP = r ∴ radius = 6 cm
OR
According to the question,
O is the centre of a circle of radius 5 cm. T is a point such that OT = 13 cm and OT intersects circle at E.

∵ OP ⊥ TP [Radius from point of contact of the tangent]

∴ ∠ OPT = 90°

In right △OPT *
OT2 = OP2 + PT2
⇒ (13)2 = (5)2 + PT2 ⇒ PT = 12 cm
Let AP = x cm AE = AP ⇒ AE = x cm
and AT = (12 - x)cm
TE = OT - OE = 13 - 5 = 8 cm
∵ OE ⊥ AB [Radius from the point of contact]

∴ ∠ AEO = 90° ⇒ ∠ AET = 90°

In right △AET,
2 2 2
AT = AE + ET

2 2 2
(12 − x) = x + 8

2 2
⇒ 144 + x − 24x = x + 64

⇒ 24x = 80 ⇒ x =
80

24
=
10

3
cm
Also BE = AE = 10

3
cm
⇒ AB =
10

3
+
10

3
=
20

3
cm
30. We have,
tan θ+sec θ−1
LHS =
tan θ−sec θ+1

(tan θ+sec θ)−1

⇒ LHS =
(tan θ−sec θ)+1
2 2

[∵ sec2θ - tan2θ = 1]
(sec θ+tan θ)−(sec θ− tan θ)

⇒ LHS =
tan θ−sec θ+1

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 (sec θ+tan θ)−(sec θ+tan θ)(sec θ−tan θ)
⇒ LHS =
tan θ−sec θ+1

(sec θ+tan θ)[1−(sec θ−tan θ)]

⇒ LHS =
tan θ−sec θ+1

(sec θ+tan θ)(1−sec θ+tan θ)

⇒ LHS =
(tan θ−sec θ+1)

(sec θ+tan θ)(tan θ−sec θ+1)

⇒ LHS =
(tan θ−sec θ+1)

1+sin θ
⇒ LHS = sec θ + tan θ =
1

cos θ
+
sin θ

cos θ
=
cos θ
= RHS

Marks Number of Students

Cumulative frequency
31. (Class) (Frequency)

30-35 14 14

35-40 16 30

40-45 18 48

45-50 23 71 (Median class)

50-55 18 89

55-60 8 97

60-65 3 100
Here, N = 100
N
Therefore, 2
= 50, This observation lies in the class 45-50.
l (the lower limit of the median class) = 45
cf (the cumulative frequency of the class preceding the median class) = 48
f (the frequency of the median class) = 23
h (the class size) = 5
n
−cf

Median = l + (
2
)h
f

50−48
= 45 + ( ) × 5
23

10
= 45 + = 45.4
23

So, the median percentage of marks is 45.4.

Section D
32. Given
x−1 2x+1
+ = 0
2x+1 x−1
x−1 2x+1
Let 2x+1
be y so
x−1
=
1

∴ Substituting this value

2
1 y +1
y + = 2 or = 2
y y

or y + 1 = 2y
2

or y − 2y + 1 = 0
2

or (y − 1) = 0 2

x−1
Putting y = 2x+1
,

x−1
= 1 or x − 1 = 2x + 1
2x+1

or x = -2
OR
Let the original number of persons be x.
Total amount to be divided among all people = Rs. 9000/-
So, Share of each person = Rs. 9000

If the number of persons is increased by 20. Then,

New share of each person = Rs. 9000

x+20

According to the question ;

9000 9000
− = 160
x x+20

9000(x+20)−9000x
⇒ = 160
x(x+20)

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 9000x+180000−9000x
⇒ = 160
2
x +20
180000
⇒ = 160
2
x +20
180000 2
⇒ = x + 20
160

⇒ 1125 = x2 + 20x
⇒ x2 + 20x - 1125 = 0
⇒ x2 + 45x - 25x - 1125 = 0
⇒ x(x + 45) - 25(x + 45) = 0

(x + 45)(x - 25) = 0
⇒

x - 25 = 0 [∵ The number of persons cannot be negative. ∴ x + 45 ≠ 0]

⇒

⇒ x = 25

Hence, the original number of persons is 25.

33. GF || DE (DEFG is square)
∴ ∠AGF = ∠ABC (Corresponding angles)

∴ ∠A = ∠GDB = 90o
∴ ∠AGF ∼ ∠DBG (By AA similarity)

Again DEFG being a square ∠AFG = ∠ACB (corresponding angles)

∴ ∠A= ∠CEF (each 90o)
∠AGF ∼ ∠EFC (By AA similarity)

34.

Radius of each hemispherical end = 7 cm.

Height of each hemispherical part = its radius = 7 cm.
Height of the cylindrical part = (104 - 2 × 7) cm = 90 cm.
Area of surface to be polished = 2(curved surface area of the hemisphere) + (curved surface area of the cylinder)
= [2 (2πr ) + 2πrh ] sq units
2

22 22 2
= [(4 × × 7 × 7) + (2 × × 7 × 90)] cm
7 7

= (616 + 3960) cm2 = 4576 cm2

= 45.76 dm2 [∵ 10 cm = 1 dm].
4576
=( 10×10
) dm
2

∴ cost of polishing the surface of the solid

= ₹(45.76 × 10) = ₹ 457.60.
OR
Diameter of the cylinder = 7 cm
Therefore radius of the cylinder = 7

2
cm

Total height of the solid = 19 cm

Therefore, Height of the cylinder portion = 19 - 7 = 12 cm
Also, radius of hemisphere = cm 7

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 Let V be the volume and S be the surface area of the solid. Then,
V = Volume of the cylinder + Volume of two hemispheres
2 2 3 3
⇒ V = {πr h + 2 ( πr )} cm
3

2 4r 3
⇒ V = πr (h + ) cm
3

2
22 7 4 7 3 22 7 7 50 3 3
⇒ V = { × ( ) × (12 + × )} cm = × × × cm = 641.66cm
7 2 3 2 7 2 2 3

and,
S = Curved surface area of cylinder + Surface area of two hemispheres
2 2
⇒ S = (2πrh + 2 × 2πr ) cm

2
⇒ S = 2πr(h + 2r)cm

22 7 7 2
⇒ S = 2 × × × (12 + 2 × ) cm
7 2 2

22 7 2
= (2 × × × 19) cm
7 2

= 418 cm2
35. Let the assumed mean be A = 25 and h = 5.
marks (x1): no. of students (f1): d1 = x1 = A = x1 - 25 u1 = 1

h
(d1) f1u1

5 15 -20 -4 -60

10 50 -15 -3 -150

15 80 -10 -2 -160

20 76 -5 -1 -76

25 72 0 0 0

30 45 5 1 45

35 39 10 2 78

30 9 15 3 27

45 8 20 4 32

50 6 25 5 30

∑ f1 = 400 ∑ f1u1 = -234

n
¯¯¯
¯
We know that mean, X = A + h ( 1

N
∑ fi ui )
i=1

Now, we have N = ∑ f1 = 400, = -234, h = 5 and A = - 234, h = 5 and A = 25.

Putting the values in the above formula, we get
n
¯
X =A+h( 1

N
∑ fi ui )
i=1

= 25 + 5( 400
1
× (−234))

234
= 25 - 80

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 = 25 - 2.925
= 22.075
Hence, the mean marks is 22.075
Section E
36. Read the text carefully and answer the questions:
A fashion designer is designing a fabric pattern. In each row, there are some shaded squares and unshaded triangles.

(i) A.P. for the number of squares in each row is 1, 3, 5, 7, 9 …

(ii) A.P. for the number of triangles in each row is 2, 6, 10, 14 ...
OR
Sn = n

2
[4 + (n - 1)4] = 2n2

∴ S10 = 2 × 102 = 200

(iii)Area of each square = 2 × 2 = 4 cm2
Number of squares in 15 rows = (2 + 14 × 2) = 225
15

Shaded area = 225 × 4 = 900 cm2

37. Read the text carefully and answer the questions:
Use of mobile screen for long hours makes your eye sight weak and give you headaches. Children who are addicted to play
“PUBG’’ can get easily stressed out. To raise social awareness about ill effects of playing PUBG, a school decided to start ‘BAN
PUBG’ campaign, in which students are asked to prepare campaign board in the shape of a rectangle. One such campaign board
made by class X student of the school is shown in the figure.

(i) Point of intersection of diagonals is their midpoint

(1+7) (1+5)
So, [ 2
,
2
]

= (4, 3)
(ii) Length of diagonal AC
−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−
AC = √(7 − 1)(7 − 1) + (5 − 1)(5 − 1)
−−
= √52 units
OR
Ratio of lengths = AB

AC

= 6

√52
−−
= 6 : √52
(iii)Area of campaign board
=6×4
= 24 units square
38. Read the text carefully and answer the questions:
Radio towers are used for transmitting a range of communication services including radio and television. The tower will either act
as an antenna itself or support one or more antennas on its structure. On a similar concept, a radio station tower was built in two

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Sections A and B. Tower is supported by wires from a point O.
Distance between the base of the tower and point O is 36 cm. From point O, the angle of elevation of the top of the Section B is
30o and the angle of elevation of the top of Section A is 45o.

(i) Let the length of wire BO = x cm

cos 30o =
PO
∴
BO

√3 36
⇒ =
2 x

36×2 √3
⇒ x= ×
√3 √3
–
= 12 × 2√3
–
= 24√3 cm
(ii) In △APO, tan 45o = AP

PO

⇒ 1= AP

36

⇒ AP = 36 cm ...(i)
Now, In △PBO,
tan 30o = BP

PO
1 BP
⇒ =
√3 36

√3
⇒ BP = 36
×
√3 √3

36 –
= √3
3
–
= 12√3 cm
∴ AB = AP - BP
–
= 36 - 12√3 cm
OR
In △APO, tan 45o = AP

36

1= AP

36

A = 36 cm
Height of section A from the base of the tower = AP = 36 cm.
(iii)In △OPB
tan 30o = BP

PO
1 BP
⇒ =
√3 36

BP = 36

√3

36 √3
= ×
√3 √3

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 –
= 12√3 cm
Now, Area of △OPB = 1

2
× height × base
= 1

2
× BP × OP
–
= 1

2
× 12√3 × 36
cm2
–
= 216√3

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 Class X Session 2024-25
Subject - Mathematics (Standard)
Sample Question Paper - 2

Time Allowed: 3 hours Maximum Marks: 80

General Instructions:

1. This Question Paper has 5 Sections A, B, C, D and 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
1. If two positive integers m and n can be expressed as m = x2y5 and n = x3y2, where x and y are prime numbers, [1]

then HCF(m, n) =

a) x2y2 b) x2y3

c) x3y2 d) x3y3

2. Find the number of zeroes of p(x) in the graph given below. [1]

a) 3 b) 0

c) 2 d) 1
3. The pair of linear equations 3x + 2y = 5 and 2x - 3y = 7 are [1]

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 a) consistent b) dependent

c) inconsistent d) independent
4. Which of the following equations has two distinct real roots? [1]

a) x 2
+ x− 5 = 0 b) 5x
2
− 3x + 1 = 0

c) 4x 2
− 3x + 1 = 0 d) x
2
+ x+ 5 = 0

5. If the second term of an AP is 13 and its fifth term is 25, then its 7th term is [1]

a) 37 b) 33

c) 38 d) 30
6. A line segment is of length 10 units. If the coordinates of its one end are (2, - 3) and the abscissa of the other end [1]
is 10, then its ordinate is

a) -3, 9 b) 9, -6

c) 9, 6 d) 3, -9
7. The vertices of a △ABC are A(2, 1), 8(6, -2), C(8, 9). If AD is angle bisector of ∠ BAC, where D meets on BC, [1]
then coordinates of D are ________.

a) (5, 2) b) (
14
,
7
)
3 3

c) (4, 3) d) (
20
,
5
)
3 3

8. In the given figure if ΔAED ∼ ΔABC , then DE is equal to [1]

a) 6.5 cm b) 5.6 cm

c) 5.5 cm d) 7.5 cm
9. In the given figure, point P is 26 cm away from the centre O of a circle and the length PT of the tangent drawn [1]
from P to the circle is 24 cm. Then, the radius of the circle is

a) 13 cm b) 10 cm

c) 15 cm d) 12 cm
10. The length of the tangent drawn from a point P, whose distance from the centre of a circle is 25 cm, and the [1]
radius of the circle is 7 cm, is:

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 a) 28 cm b) 24 cm

c) 25 cm d) 22 cm
11. (cosec θ - sin θ ) (sec θ - cos θ ) (tan θ + cot θ ) is equal [1]

a) 1 b) 0

c) 2 d) -1
12. The value of sin 45° + cos 45° is [1]
–
a) √2 b) 1

√2

c) 1 d) 1

√3

13. The angle of elevation of the sun when the shadow of a pole ‘h’ metres high is h
metres long is [1]
√3

a) 45 ∘
b) 30
∘

c) 60 ∘
d) 15o

14. In a circle of radius 21 cm, an arc subtends an angle of 60o at the centre. The area of the sector formed by the arc [1]
is:

a) 231 cm2 b) 250 cm2

c) 220 cm2 d) 200 cm2

15. Area of a sector of angle p (in degrees) of a circle with radius R is [1]
p p
a) 360
× 2πR b) 180
× πR
2

p p
c) 180
× 2πR d) 720
× 2πR
2

16. A dice is thrown once. The probability of getting an odd number is [1]

a) 1

2
b) 1

c) d)
2 4

6 6

17. Two dice are rolled together. What is the probability of getting a sum greater than 10? [1]

a) 5

18
b) 1

c) d)
1 1

6 12

18. If the mode of the data: 64, 60, 48, x, 43, 48, 43, 34 is 43, then x + 3 = [1]

a) 45 b) 48

c) 44 d) 46
19. Assertion (A): A sphere of radius 7 cm is m ounted on the solid cone of radius 6 cm and height 8 cm. the [1]

volume of the combined solid is 1737.47 cm3. [Take π = 3.14]

Reason (R): Volume of sphere and surface area of cone is given by 4

3
πr
3
and 1

3
πr h
2
respectively.

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 a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct b) Both A and R are true but R is not the
explanation of A. correct explanation of A.

c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true.

20. Assertion (A): Let the positive numbers a, b, c be in A.P., then are also in A.P. [1]
1 1 1
, ,
bc ac ab

Reason (R): If each term of an A.P. is divided by a b c, then the resulting sequence is also in A.P.

a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct b) Both A and R are true but R is not the
explanation of A. correct explanation of A.

c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true.

Section B
21. The difference of the square of two numbers is 45. The square of the smaller number is 4 times the larger [2]
number. Find the number.
22. In Figure, △ODC ∼ △ OBA, ∠ BOC = 125° and ∠ CDO = 70°. Find ∠ DOC, ∠ DCO and ∠ OAB. [2]

23. In figure, △ABC is circumscribing a circle. Find the length of BC. [2]

24. If sin X + sin2 X = 1, prove that cos2 X+ cos4 X = 1. [2]

OR
Verify that if tan2θ + sin θ = cos2θ is an identity or not.
25. Four cows are tethered at the four corners of a square field of side 50 m such that each can graze the maximum [2]
unshared area. What area will be left ungrazed? [Take π= 3.14.]
OR
A sector of a circle of radius 4 cm contains an angle of 30°. Find the area of the sector.
Section C
26. A shopkeeper has 120 litres of petrol, 180 litres of diesel and 240 litres of kerosene. He wants to sell oil by [3]
filling the three kinds of oils in tins of equal capacity. What should be the greatest capacity of such a tin?
27. Find a quadratic polynomial whose sum and product of the zeroes are − and respectively. Also find the [3]
21 5

8 16

zeroes of the polynomial by factorisation.

28. A fraction is such that if the numerator is multiplied by 3 and the denominator is reduced by 3, we get 18/11, but [3]
if the numerator is increased by 8 and the denominator is doubled, we get 2/5. Find the fraction.
OR
A man has only 20 paisa coins and 25 paisa coins in his purse. If he has 50 coins in all totalling to ₹ 11.25, how many
coins of each kind d38196oes he have?
29. Out of the two concentric circles, the radius of the outer circle is 5 cm and the chord AC of length 8 cm is a [3]
tangent to the inner circle. Find the radius of the inner circle.
OR

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 In the given figure, a quadrilateral ABCD is drawn to circumscribe a circle such that its sides AB, BC, CD and AD
touch the circle at P, Q, R and S respectively. If AB = x cm, BC = 7 cm, CR = 3 cm and AS = 5 cm, find x.

30. Prove that secθ (1 - sinθ )(secθ + tanθ ) = 1 [3]

31. Five coins were simultaneously tossed 1000 times and at each toss the number of heads were observed. The [3]
number of tosses during which 0,1,2,3,4 and 5 heads were obtained are shown in the table below. Find the mean
number of heads per toss.

No. of heads per toss No. of tosses

0 38

1 144

2 342

3 287

4 164

5 25

Total 1000

Section D
32. A 2-digit number is such that the product of its digits is 24. If 18 is subtracted from the number, the digits [5]
interchange their places. Find the number.
OR
The product of Tanay's age (in years) five years ago and his age ten years later is 16. Determine Tanay's present age.
33. If a line is drawn parallel to one side of a triangle to intersect the other two sides in distinct points, then prove [5]
that the other two sides are divided in the same ratio.
34. A conical vessel of radius 6 cm and height 8 cm is completely filled with water. A sphere is lowered into the [5]
water and its size is such that when it touches the sides, it is just immersed as shown in Figure. What fraction of
water over flows?

OR
A wooden article was made by scooping out a hemisphere from each end of a solid cylinder as shown in the figure. If

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 the height of the cylinder is 10 cm and its base is of radius 3.5 cm, find the total surface area of the article.

35. Find the mean of the following frequency distribution: [5]

Class 5 - 15 15 - 25 25 - 35 35 - 45 45 - 55 55 - 65

Frequency 6 11 21 23 14 5

Section E
36. Read the text carefully and answer the questions: [4]
Akshat's father is planning some construction work in his terrace area. He ordered 360 bricks and instructed the
supplier to keep the bricks in such as way that the bottom row has 30 bricks and next is one less than that and so
on.

The supplier stacked these 360 bricks in the following manner, 30 bricks in the bottom row, 29 bricks in the next
row, 28 bricks in the row next to it, and so on.
(a) In how many rows, 360 bricks are placed?
(b) How many bricks are there in the top row?
OR
If which row 26 bricks are there?
(c) How many bricks are there in 10th row?
37. Read the text carefully and answer the questions: [4]
Jagdish has a field which is in the shape of a right angled triangle AQC. He wants to leave a space in the form of
a square PQRS inside the field for growing wheat and the remaining for growing vegetables (as shown in the
figure). In the field, there is a pole marked as O.

(a) Taking O as origin, coordinates of P are (-200, 0) and of Q are (200, 0). PQRS being a square, what are the
coordinates of R and S?

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 (b) What is the area of square PQRS?
OR
If S divides CA in the ratio K : 1, what is the value of K, where point A is (200, 800)?
(c) What is the length of diagonal PR in square PQRS?
38. Read the text carefully and answer the questions: [4]
Totem poles are made from large trees. These poles are carved with symbols or figures and mostly found in
western Canada and northwestern United States.
In the given picture, two such poles of equal heights are standing 28 m apart. From a point somewhere between
them in the same line, the angles of elevation of the top of the two poles are 60o and 30o respectively.

(a) Draw a neat labelled diagram.

(b) Find the height of the poles.
OR
Find the location of the point of observation.
(c) If the distances of the top of the poles from the point of observation are taken as p and q, then find a
relation between p and q.

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 Solution
Section A

1. (a) x2y2
Explanation: x2y5 = y3(x2y2)
x3y3 = x(x2y2)
Therefore HCF (m, n) is x2y2
2.
(c) 2
Explanation: The number of zeroes is 2 as the graph intersects the x-axis at two points.
3. (a) consistent
Explanation: Given: a1 = 3, a2 = 2, b1 = 2, b2 = -3, c1 = 5 and c2 =7
a1 3 b1
Here, a2
=
2
,
b2
=
2

−3

a1 b1
∵ ≠
a2 b2

Therefore, the pair of given linear equations is consistent.

4. (a) x + x − 5 = 0
2

Explanation: In equation x 2
+ x − 5 = 0

a = 1, b = 1, c = −5

∴b
2
− 4ac = (1) 2
− 4 × 1 × (−5) = 1 + 20 = 21
Since b 2
− 4ac > 0 therefore, x 2
+ x − 5 = 0 has two distinct roots.
5.
(b) 33
Explanation: Given: a2 = 13
⇒ a + (2 - 1)d = 13
⇒ a + d = 13 ... (i)
And a5 = 25
⇒ a + (5 - 1)d = 25
⇒ a + 4d = 25 ... (ii)

Solving eq. (i) and (ii),

we get a = 9 and d = 4
∴ a7 = a + (7 - 1)d
= 9 + (7 - 1) × 4
=9+6×4
= 9 + 24 = 33
6.
(d) 3, -9
Explanation: Let the ordinate of other end = y
then distance between (2, -3) and (10, y) = 10 units
−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−
2 2
⇒ √(x2 − x1 ) + (y2 − y1 ) = 10

−−−−−−−−−−−−−−− −
2 2
⇒ √(10 − 2) + (y + 3) = 10
−−− −−−−− −−−−
2 2
⇒ √(8) + (y + 3) = 10

Squaring both sides

(8)2 + (y + 3)2 = (10)2 ⇒ 64 + (y + 3)2 = 100
⇒ (y + 3)2 = 100 - 64 = 36 = (6)2
⇒ (y + 3)2 - (6)2 = 0 ⇒ (y + 3 + 6) (y + 3 - 6)

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 = 0 {∵ a2 - b2 = (a + b) (a - b)}
⇒ (y + 9) (y - 3) = 0

Either y + 9 = 0, then y = -9
or y - 3 = 0, then y = 3
∴ y = 3, -9

7.
(d) ( 20

3
,
5

3
)

Explanation: AD is the angle bisector of ∠ BAC.

So, by the angle bisector theorem in △ABC, we have
AB
= ...(i)
BD

AC DC

Now, AB = 5 and AC = 10
∴ =
1

2
[using (i)]
BD

DC

Thus, D divides BC in the ratio 1 : 2.

2×6+1×8 −2×2+9×1
∴ D=( 2+1
,
2+1
) =( 20

3
,
5

3
)

8.
(b) 5.6 cm
Explanation: ΔAED ∼ ΔABC (SAS Similarly) ⇒ 12

30
=
ED

14
⇒ ED = 5.6cm
9.
(b) 10 cm
Explanation: In the given figure, point P is 26 cm away from the centre O of the circle.

Length of tangent PT = 24 cm
Let radius = r
In right △OPT,
OP2 = PT2 + OT2
⇒ 262 = 242 + r2
⇒ r2 = 262 – 242 = 676 – 576 = 100 = (10)2
r = 10
Radius = 10 cm
10.
(b) 24 cm
Explanation: 24 cm
11. (a) 1
Explanation: We have, (cosecθ − sin θ)(sec θ − cos θ)(tan θ + cot θ)
1 1 sin θ cos θ
= ( − sin θ) ( − cos θ) ( + )
sin θ cos θ cos θ sin θ

2 2 2 2
1− sin θ 1− cos θ sin θ+ cos θ
= × ×
sin θ cos θ sin θ cos θ
2 2
cos θ sin θ 1
= × ×
sin θ cos θ sin θ cos θ
2 2
sin θ cos θ
= = 1
2 2
sin θ cos θ

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 –
12. (a) √2
Explanation: Given: sin 45 ∘
+ cos 45
∘

= +
1 1

√2 √2
–
= 2
= √2
√2

13.
(c) 60 ∘

Explanation:

Given: Height of the pole = AB = h meters And the length of the shadow of the pole = BC = h
meters ∴ tan θ =
h

h
√3

√3

– ∘ ∘
⇒ tan θ = √3 ⇒ tan θ = tan 60 ⇒ θ = 60

14. (a) 231 cm2

Explanation: The angle subtended by the arc = 60o
) × π r2 cm2
o
60
So, area of the sector = ( 360
o

=( 441

6
)×( 22

7
)cm2
= 231 cm2
15.
p
(d) 720
× 2πR
2

Explanation: Area of the sector of angle p of a circle with radius R

θ p
2 2
= × πr = × πR
360 360
p p
2 2
= × 2πR = × 2πR
2(360) 720

16. (a) 1

Explanation: 1

17.
(d) 12
1

Explanation: Total number of outcomes =36

Favorable outcomes for sum greater than 10 are {(5,6),(6,5),(6,6)}
Number of favorable outcomes =3
P= = 3

36 12
1

18.
(d) 46
Explanation: Mode of 64, 60, 48, x, 43, 48, 43, 34 is 43
∵ By definition mode is a number which has maximum frequency which is 43
∴ x = 43
∵ x + 3 = 43 + 3 = 46

19.
(c) A is true but R is false.
Explanation: A is true but R is false.
20. (a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
Explanation: Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
Section B
21. Let the larger number be x and the smaller number be y. Them,
2 2
x = x − y = 45 … … (i)
2

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 2
and y = 4x … . . ( ii )

substituting y2 = 5x in (i), we have

2
x − 4x = 45

2
⇒ x − 4x = 45 = 0

2
⇒ x − 9x + 5x − 45 = 0

⇒ x(x − 9) + 5(x − 9) = 0

⇒ (x − 0)(x + 5) = 0

⇒ either x − 9 = 0 or x + 5 = 0

⇒ x = 9 or x = −5
−− −
− −
−
∴ smaller number is √36 or √−20 [From (ii)]
−−−−
⇒ smaller number is = ±6[∵ √−20 is not real]

∴ Larger number = 9 and smaller number = ±6

22. From the given figure,

∠DOC + 125 = 180 [linear pair]
∘ ∘

∘
∠DOC = 55

Now, in △DOC,
∠DC O + ∠ODC + ∠DOC = 180
∘
[angle sum property of a triangle]
∘ ∘ ∘
∠DC O + 70 + 55 = 180

∘
∠DC O = 55

Now, △ODC ≅△OBA [given]

∘
∴ ∠OAB = ∠OC D = 55

23. Given,

AR = 4 cm.

Also, AR = AQ ⇒ AQ = 4cm

Now, QC = AC − AQ
= 11cm − 4cm = 7cm ...(i)
Also, BP = BR
∴ BP = 3 cm and PC = QC
∴ PC = 7 cm [From (i)]

BC = BP + P C

= 3cm + 7cm

= 10cm

24. Given sin X + sin2X = 1 ......... (i)

⇒ sin X = 1 - sin2X = cos2 X ...... (ii)
Now we show that cos2X + cos4X = 1
L.H.S = cos2X + cos4X
= 1 - sin2X + (1 - sin2X)2 [Using (ii)]
= sin X + sin2X [Using (ii)]
= 1 [Using (i)]
= R.H.S
OR
tan2θ + sin θ = cos2θ
Taking θ = 45o, we have
√2+1
L.H.S. = tan 2
45
∘
+ sin 45
∘
= (1)
2
+
1
= 1 +
1
=
√2 √2 √2

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 2
1 1
R.H.S. = cos 2
45 = ( ) =
2
√2

⇒ LH.S. ≠ R.H.S.
Hence given expression is not an identity.

25.

Shaded area = area of square − 4 (area of sector)

2
4×π×(25) ×90
2
= [(50 × 50) − ]m
360

2
= [2500 − 3.14 × 25 × 25]m

2
= [2500 − 1962.5]m

= 537.5 m2
OR
Radius of cirlce = 4cm
∘
θ = 30
θ
∴ Area of sector = 360
∘
× πr
2

∘
30
= ∘ × π × 4 × 4
360
4π 2
= cm
3

Section C
26. The required greatest capacity is the HCF of 120, 180 and 240.
240 = 180 × 1 + 60

180 = 60 × 3 + 0

HCF is 60.
Now HCF of 60, 120
120 = 60 × 2 + 0

∴ HCF of 120, 180 and 240 is 60.

∴ The required capacity is 60 litres.

27. We know, quadratic polynomial = x2 - (Sum of zeroes)x + Product of zeroes

5
Given, Sum of zeroes = − and Product of zeroes = 21

8 16
5
∴ Quadratic Polynomial = x 2
+
21

8
x +
16

= 1

16
(16x
2
+ 42x + 5)

⇒ Quadratic polynomial is 16x2 + 42x + 5

Now, we rewrite the polynomial as 16x + 2x + 40x + 5 2

= 2x ⋅ (8x + 1) + 5 ⋅ (8x + 1)
= (2x + 5) ⋅ (8x + 1)
Now, for Zeros, (8x + 1) ⋅ (2x + 5) = 0
−1 −5
⇒ x = ,
8 2

28. Let us suppose that the numerator be x and denominator be y

Therefore, the fraction is . x

Then, according to the given conditions, we have

3x 18 x+8 2
= and =
y−3 11 2y 5

⇔ 11x = 6y -18 and 5x + 40 =4y

⇔ 11x - 6y + 18 =0 and 5x - 4y + 40 =0
By cross multiplication, we have
x −y 1
= =
(−6)×40−(−4)×18 11×40−5×18 11×(−4)−5×(−6)

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 x −y 1
⇒ = =
−240+72 440−90 −44+30
x y 1
⇒ = =
−168 −350 −14

−168 −350
⇒ x = and y =
−14 −14

⇒ x =12 and y =25

Therefore, the fraction is 12

25
.

OR
Let the number of 20 paisa coins be x and that of 25 paisa coins be y. Then,
x + y = 50 .... (i)
Total value of 20 paisa coins = 20 x paisa
Total value of 25 paisa coins = 25 y paisa
∴ 20 x+25 y = 1125 ...(because Rs11.25 = 1125 paisa )

⇒ 4x + 5y = 225 ... (ii)

Thus, we get the following system of linear equations

x + y - 50 = 0
4x + 5y - 225 = 0
By using cross-multiplication, we have
x −y 1
= =
−225+250 −225+200 5−4
y
⇒
x

25
=
25
=
1

1
⇒ x = 25 and y = 25
Hence, there are 25 coins of each kind.

29.

Since AC is a tangent to the inner circle.

∘
∠OBC = 90

AC is a chord of the outer circle.

We know that, the perpendicular drawn from the centre to a chord of a circle, bisects the chord.
AC = 2BC
8 = 2BC
⇒ BC = 4 cm

In ΔOBC,
By Pythagoras theorem,
OC2 = OB2 + BC2
⇒ 52 = r2 + 42
⇒ r2 = 52 - 42
⇒ r2 = 25 - 16
⇒ r2 = 9 cm
⇒ r = 3 cm
OR
In the given figure, a quadrilateral ABCD is circumscribed a circle touching its sides at P, Q, R and S respectively.
AB = x cm, BC = 7 cm, CR = 3 cm and AS = 5 cm

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 A circle touches the sides of a quadrilateral ABCD.
AB + CD = BC + AD …(i)
Now, AP and AS are tangents to the circle
AP = AS = 5 cm …(ii)
Similarly, CQ = CR = 3 cm
BP = BQ = x – 5 = 4
BQ = BC – CQ = 7 – 3 = 4 cm
x–5=4
⇒ x = 4 + 5 = 9 cm
30. LHS = secθ(1 - sinθ)(secθ + tanθ)
sin θ
= [sec θ − ] × (sec θ + tan θ)
cos θ

= (sec θ − tan θ)(sec θ + tan θ)

= sec2θ - tan2θ = 1 = RHS

No of heads per toss No of tosses fixi

31.
0 38 0

1 144 144

2 342 684

3 287 861

4 164 656

5 25 125

∑ fi = 1000 ∑ fixi = 2470

∑ f xi
Mean number of heads per toss = i
=
2470

1000
= 2.47
∑ fi

Therefore, Mean = 2.47

Section D
32. Let the ten's digit be x and the one's digit be y.
The number will be 10x + y
Given, a product of digits is 24
∴ xy = 24

or, y = ...(i)
24

Given that when 18 is subtracted from the number, the digits interchange their places.
∴ 10x + y - 18 = 10y + x

or, 9x - 9y = 18
Substituting y from equation (i) in equation (ii), we get
24
9x − 9 (
x
) = 18
24
or, x − x
=2
or, x2 - 24 - 2x = 0
or, x2 - 2x - 24 = 0
or, x2 - 6x + 4x - 24 = 0

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 or, x(x - 6) + 4(x - 6) = 0
or, (x - 6)(x + 4) = 0
or, x - 6 = 0 and x + 4 = 0
or, x = 6 and x = -4
Since, the digit cannot be negative, so, x = 6
Substituting x = 6 in equation (i), we get
y= 24

6
=4
∴ The number = 10(6) + 4 = 60 + 4 = 64
OR
Let the present age of Tanay be x years
By the question,
(x - 5)(x + 10) = 16
or, x + 5x − 50 = 16
2

or, x + 5x − 66 = 0
2

or, x + 11x − 6x − 66 = −66

2

x(x + 1)-16(x - l11) = 0

(x + 11) (x -6 ) = 0
=-11, 6
Rejecting x = - 11, as age cannot be negative.
∴ Present age of Tanay is 6 years.

33. Given: ABC is a triangle in which DE || BC.

To prove: AD

BD
=
AE

CE

Construction: Draw DN ⊥ AE and EM ⊥ AD ., Join BE and CD.

Proof :

In △ADE,
Area of ΔADE = 1

2
× AE × DN ...(i)
In ΔDEC ,
1
Area of Δ DC E = 2
× C E × DN ...(ii)
Dividing equation (i) by equation (ii),
1
×AE×DN
area (ΔADE)
2
⇒ =
1
area (ΔDEC)
×CE×DN
2

area (ΔADE)
⇒ =
AE

CE
...(iii)
area (ΔDEC)

Similarly, In ΔADE,
Area of Δ ADE = × AD × EM ...(iv)
1

In ΔDEB,
Area of Δ DEB = 1

2
× EM × BD ...(v)
Dividing equation (iv) by equation (v),
1
×AD×EM
area (ΔADE) 2
⇒ =
area (ΔDEB) 1
×BD×EM
2

area (ΔADE)
⇒ =
AD

BD
...(vi)
area (ΔDEB)

ΔDEB and ΔDEC lie on the same base DE and between two parallel lines DE and BC.
∴ Area (ΔDEB) = Area (ΔDEC )
From equation (iii),
area (ΔADE)
⇒
area (ΔDEB)
=
AE

CE
. ......(vii)

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 From equation (vi) and equation (vii),
AE AD
=
CE BD

If a line is drawn parallel to one side of a triangle to intersect the other two sides in two points, then the other two sides are
∴

divided in the same ratio.

34. Radius (R) of conical vessel = 6 cm
Height (H) of conical vessel = 8 cm

Volume of conical vessel (Vc ) = 1

πr2 h
3

= 1

3
×π × 6 × 6 × 8

= 96πcm 3

Let the radius of the sphere be r cm

In right Δ PO'R by pythagoras theorem We have
l2 = 62 + 82
−−−−− −
l = √36 + 64 = 10 cm
In right triangle MRO
OM
sin θ =
OR
3 r
⇒ =
5 8−r

⇒ 24 - 3r = 5r
⇒ 8r = 24
⇒ r = 3 cm

∴ V1 = Volume of the sphere ,=

4 3 3 3
π × 3 cm = 36πcm
3

V2 = Volume of the water = Volume of the cone = 1

3
π × 6
2
× 8cm
3
= 96πcm
3

Clearly, volume of the water that flows out of the cone is same as the volume of the sphere i.e., V1.
∴ Fraction of the water that flows out =V 1 : V2 = 36π : 96π = 3 : 8

OR

TSA of the article = 2π rh + 2(2π r2)

= 2π (3.5)(10) + 2[2π (3.5)2]
= 70π + 49π
= 119 π
= 119 × 22

= 374 cm 2
CI fi xi di ui fiui
35.
5 - 15 6 10 -20 -2 -12

15 - 25 11 20 -10 -1 -11

25 - 35 21 30 0 0 0

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 35 - 45 23 40 10 1 23

45 - 55 14 50 20 2 28

55 - 65 5 60 30 3 15

Total 80 43
Σfi ui
Mean = A + Σfi
× h

= 30 + 43

80
× 10

= 35.375
Section E
36. Read the text carefully and answer the questions:
Akshat's father is planning some construction work in his terrace area. He ordered 360 bricks and instructed the supplier to keep
the bricks in such as way that the bottom row has 30 bricks and next is one less than that and so on.

The supplier stacked these 360 bricks in the following manner, 30 bricks in the bottom row, 29 bricks in the next row, 28 bricks in
the row next to it, and so on.
(i) Number of bricks in the bottom row = 30. in the next row = 29, and so on.
Therefore, Number of bricks stacked in each row form a sequence 30, 29, 28, 27, ..., which is an AP with first term, a =
30 and common difference, d = 29 - 30 = -1
Suppose number of rows is n, then sum of number of bricks in n rows should be 360.
i.e. S = 360
n

[2 × 30 + (n − 1)(−1)] = 360 {S = (2a + (n − 1)d) }

n n
⇒ n
2 2

⇒ 720 = n(60 − n + 1)

2
⇒ 720 = 60n - n + n

2
⇒ n − 61n + 720 = 0

⇒ n
2
− 16n − 45n + 720 = 0 [by factorization]
⇒ n(n − 16) − 45(n − 16) = 0

⇒ (n − 16)(n − 45) = 0

⇒ (n − 16) = 0 or (n − 45) = 0
⇒ n = 16 or n = 45
Hence, number of rows is either 45 or 16.
n = 45 not possible so n = 16
a 45= 30 + (45 − 1)(−1) {a = a + (n − 1)d }
n

= 30 − 44 = −14 [∵ The number of logs cannot be negative]

Hence the number of rows is 16.

(ii) Number of bricks in the bottom row = 30. in the next row = 29, and so on.
Therefore, Number of bricks stacked in each row form a sequence 30, 29, 28, 27,..., which is an AP with first term, a =
30 and common difference, d = 29 - 30 = -1
Suppose number of rows is n, then sum of number of bricks in n rows should be 360.
Number of bricks on top row are n = 16 ,
a16 = 30 + (16 - 1) (-1) {an = a + (n - 1)d}
= 30 - 15 = 15
Hence, and number of bricks in the top row is 15.
OR
Number of bricks in the bottom row = 30. in the next row = 29, and so on.
Therefore, Number of bricks stacked in each row form a sequence 30, 29, 28, 27,..., which is an AP with first term, a =
30 and common difference, d = 29 - 30 = -1.
Suppose number of rows is n, then sum of number of bricks in n rows should be 360.

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 an = 26, a = 30, d = -1
an = a + (n - 1)d
⇒ 26 = 30 + (n - 1) × -1
⇒ 26 - 30 = -n + 1
⇒ n=5
Hence 26 bricks are in 5th row.
(iii)Number of bricks in the bottom row = 30. in the next row = 29, and so on.
therefore, Number of bricks stacked in each row form a sequence 30, 29, 28, 27, ..., which is an AP with first term, a =
30 and common difference, d = 29 - 30 = -1.
Suppose number of rows is n, then sum of number of bricks in n rows should be 360
Number of bricks in 10th row a = 30, d = -1, n = 10
an = a + (n - 1)d
⇒ a10 = 30 + 9 × -1
⇒ a10 = 30 - 9 = 21
Therefore, number of bricks in 10th row are 21.
37. Read the text carefully and answer the questions:
Jagdish has a field which is in the shape of a right angled triangle AQC. He wants to leave a space in the form of a square PQRS
inside the field for growing wheat and the remaining for growing vegetables (as shown in the figure). In the field, there is a pole
marked as O.

(i) Since, PQRS is a square

∴ PQ = QR = RS = PS

Length of PQ = 200 - (-200) = 400

∴ The coordinates of R = (200, 400)

and coordinates of S = (-200, 400)

(ii) Area of square PQRS = (side)2

= (PQ)2
= (400)2
= 1,60,000 sq. units
OR
Since, point S divides CA in the ratio K : 1
Kx2 + x1 Ky2 + y1
∴ (
K+1
,
K+1
) = (-200, 400)
K(200)+(−600) K(800)+0
⇒ (
K+1
,
K+1
) = (-200, 400)
200K−600
⇒ (
K+1
,
800K

K+1
) = (-200, 400)
∴
800K

K+1
= 400
⇒ 800K = 400K + 400
⇒ 400K = 400
⇒ K = 1

(iii)By Pythagoras theorem

(PR)2 = (PQ)2 + (QR)2

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 = 1,60,000 + 1,60,000
= 3,20,000
−−−−−− −
⇒ PR = √3, 20, 000
–
= 400 × √2 units
38. Read the text carefully and answer the questions:
Totem poles are made from large trees. These poles are carved with symbols or figures and mostly found in western Canada and
northwestern United States.
In the given picture, two such poles of equal heights are standing 28 m apart. From a point somewhere between them in the same
line, the angles of elevation of the top of the two poles are 60o and 30o respectively.

(i) Let AB and CD be the 2 poles and M be a point somewhere between their bases in the same line.

(ii) tan 60o = h

⇒ h = x√3
–
x

tan 30o =
h (28−x)

28−x
⇒ h=
√3
–
∴ h= 7√3 m
OR
60o =
7√3
tan x
⇒ x = 7m = AM
MC = 28 - x = 21m
(iii)BM = p and DM = q
sin 60o =
p√3
h

p
⇒ h= 2

30o =
h q
sin q
⇒ h= 2

p√3 q –
∴
2
= 2
⇒ q = √3p

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 Class X Session 2024-25
Subject - Mathematics (Standard)
Sample Question Paper - 3

Time Allowed: 3 hours Maximum Marks: 80

General Instructions:

1. This Question Paper has 5 Sections A, B, C, D and 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
1. The sum of the exponents of the prime factors in the prime factorisation of 196, is [1]

a) 5 b) 3

c) 4 d) 2
2. Find the number of zeroes of p(x) in the figure given below. [1]

a) 2 b) 4

c) 1 d) 3
3. The lines represented by the linear equations y = x and x = 4 intersect at P. The coordinates of the point P are: [1]

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 a) (4, 4) b) (-4, 4)

c) (0, 4) d) (4, 0)

4. If y = 1 is a common root of the equations ay2 + ay + 3 = 0 and y2 + y + b = 0, then ab equals [1]

a) 3 b) -3

c) 6 d) -7/2
1−p 1−2p
5. The common difference of the AP
1

p
, p
, p
, ...is [1]

a) -1 b)
1
−
p

c) 1 d)
1

6. A well-planned locality has two straight roads perpendicular to each other. There are 5 lanes parallel to Road - I. [1]
Each lane has 8 houses as seen in figure. Chaitanya lives in the 6th house of the 5th lane and Hamida lives in the

2nd house of the 2nd lane. What will be the shortest distance between their houses?

a) 12 units b) 5 units

c) 6 units d) 10 units
7. Three consecutive vertices of a parallelogram ABCD are A(1, 2), B(1, 0) and C(4, 0). The co – ordinates of the [1]
fourth vertex D are

a) (– 4, 2) b) (4, – 2)

c) (4, 2) d) (– 4, – 2)
8. In the given figure, if AB||DC, then AP is equal to [1]

a) 5 cm. b) 7 cm.

c) 6 cm. d) 5.5 cm.

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 9. In the given figure, if OQ = 3 cm, OP = 5 m, then the length of PR is [1]

a) 4 cm b) 3 cm

c) 5 cm d) 6 cm
10. AB and CD are two parallel tangents to a circle of radius 5 cm. The distance between the tangents is [1]
−−
a) 5 cm b) √50 cm
–
c) 2√5 cm d) 10 cm
2

11. 1+ cot α
= [1]
1+cos ecα

a) sinα b) secα

c) cosecα d) tanα
12. =? [1]
2 ∘ 2 ∘ 2 ∘ 1 2 ∘ 2 ∘
cos 30 cos 45 + 4 sec 60 + cos 90 − 2 tan 60
2

a) 75

8
b) 73

c) d)
83 81

8 8

13. A vertical tower stands on a horizontal plane and is surmounted by a vertical flag staff of height 5 m. From a [1]
point on the plane the angles of elevation of the bottom and top of the flagstaff are respectively 30° and 60°. The
height of the tower is

a) 10 m b) 5 m

c) 2.5 m d) 2 m
14. The length of the minute hand of a clock is 21 cm. The area swept by the minute hand in 10 minutes is [1]

a) 252 cm2 b) 126 cm2

c) 231 cm2 d) 210 cm2

15. The length of an arc of a sector of angle θ ° of a circle with radius R is [1]
2 2

a) πR θ

180
b) πR θ

360

c) d)
2πRθ 2πRθ

360 180

16. If P(E) = 0.05, what will be the probability of 'not E'? [1]

a) 0.55 b) 0.59

c) 0.95 d) 0.095
17. An unbiased die is thrown once. The probability of getting a composite number is [1]

a) 2

5
b) 1

c) d)
2 1

3 2

18. The arithmetic mean of 1, 2, 3, 4, ..., n is: [1]

n−1
a) b)
n(n+1)

2 2

n+1
c) d)
n

2 2

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19. Assrtion (A): A toy is in the form of a cone mounted on a hemisphere with the same radius. The radius of the [1]

conical portion is 4 cm and its height is 3 cm. the surface area of the toy is 163.28 cm2 . [Take π = 3.14]
Reason (R): Volume of hemisphere is 2

3
2
πr

a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct b) Both A and R are true but R is not the
explanation of A. correct explanation of A.

c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true.

– – – –
20. Assertion (A): √3, 2√3, 3√3, 4√3 this series forms an A.P. [1]
–
Reason (R): Since common difference is same and equal to √3 therefore given series is an AP.

a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct b) Both A and R are true but R is not the
explanation of A. correct explanation of A.

c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true.

Section B
21. Find the LCM and HCF of the pairs of integers 336 and 54 and verify that LCM × HCF = product of the two [2]
numbers.
22. In Fig. DE∥BC and C D∥EF . Prove that AD2 = AB × AF. [2]

23. A circle is inscribed in a △ABC , touching BC, CA and AB at P, Q and R respectively, as shown in the given [2]
figure. If AB = 10 cm, AQ = 7 cm and CQ = 5 cm then find the length of BC.

24. If A = B = 60°, verify that sin (A - B) = sin A cos B - cos A sinB [2]
OR
Prove the trigonometric identity:

tan2A sec2B - sec2A tan2B = tan2A - tan2B

25. Find the difference of the areas of a sector of angle 120° and its corresponding major sector of a circle of radius [2]
21 cm.
OR
A chord of a circle of radius 10 cm subtends a right angle at the centre. Find the area of the corresponding:
i. minor segment
ii. major sector.
Section C
26. For a morning walk, three persons steps off together. The measure of their steps is 80,85 and 90 cm [3]
respectively.What is the minimum distance each should walk so that all can cover the same distance in complete
steps?

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 Which value is preferred in this situation?

27. Find the zeroes of the quadratic polynomial 6x2 - 3 - 7x and verify the relationship between the zeroes and the [3]
coefficients of the polynomial.
28. Half of the difference between two numbers is 2. The sum of the greater number and twice the smaller number is [3]
13. Find the numbers.
OR
Solve algebraically the following pair of linear equations for x and y
31x + 29y = 33
29x + 31y = 27
29. In a given figure, AB is a chord of length 8 cm of a circle of radius 5 cm. The tangents to the circle at A and B [3]
intersect at P. Find the length of AP.

OR
PQ is a chord of length 4.8 cm of a circle of radius 3 cm. The tangents at P and Q intersect at a point T as shown in
the figure. Find the length of TP.

30. Prove that: 1

cosecA−cot A
−
1

sin A
= 1

sin A
−
1

cosecA+cot A
. [3]
31. Compute the median for the following cumulative frequency distribution: [3]

Less than Less than Less than Less than Less than Less than Less than Less than Less than
20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100

0 4 16 30 46 66 82 92 100

Section D
32. Solve for x [5]
1

a+b+x
=
1

a
+
1

b
+
1

x
where a + b + x ≠ 0 and a, b x ≠ 0

OR

If x = - 4 is a root of the equation x 2

+ 2x + 4p = 0 , find the values of k for which the equation x2+ px(l + 3k) +
7(3 + 2k) = 0 has equal roots.
33. In a trapezium ABCD, AB | | DC and DC = 2AB. EF | | AB, where E and F lie on BC and AD respectively such [5]
that BE

EC
=
4

3
. Diagonal DB intersects EF at G. Prove that, 7EF = 11AB.
34. A tent is in the form of a right circular cylinder surmounted by a cone. The diameter of the base of the cylinder [5]
or the cone is 24 m. The height of the cylinder is 11 m. If the vertex of the cone is 16 m above the ground, find
the area of the canvas required for making the tent. (Use π = )
22

OR
From a cubical piece of wood of side 21 cm, a hemisphere is carved out in such a way that the diameter of the
hemisphere is equal to the side of the cubical piece. Find the surface area and volume of the remaining piece.

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35. Find the mean and the median of the following data: [5]

Marks Number of Students

0 - 10 3

10 - 20 5

20 - 30 16

30 - 40 12

40 - 50 13

50 - 60 20

60 - 70 6

70 - 80 5

Section E
36. Read the text carefully and answer the questions: [4]
Kamla and her husband were working in a factory in Seelampur, New Delhi. During the pandemic, they were
asked to leave the job. As they have very limited resources to survive in a metro city, they decided to go back to
their hometown in Himachal Pradesh. After a few months of struggle, they thought to grow roses in their fields
and sell them to local vendors as roses have been always in demand. Their business started growing up and they
hired many workers to manage their garden and do packaging of the flowers.

In their garden bed, there are 23 rose plants in the first row, 21 are in the 2nd, 19 in 3rd row and so on. There are
5 plants in the last row.
(a) How many rows are there of rose plants?
(b) Also, find the total number of rose plants in the garden.
OR
If total number of plants are 80 in the garden, then find number of rows?
(c) How many plants are there in 6th row.
37. Read the text carefully and answer the questions: [4]
Karan went to the Lab near to his home for COVID 19 test along with his family members.
The seats in the waiting area were as per the norms of distancing during this pandemic (as shown in the figure).
His family member took their seats surrounded by red circular area.

(a) What is the distance between Neena and Karan?

(b) What are the coordinates of seat of Akash?

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 OR
Find distance between Binu and Karan.
(c) What will be the coordinates of a point exactly between Akash and Binu where a person can be?
38. Read the text carefully and answer the questions: [4]
An observer on the top of a 40m tall light house (including height of the observer) observes a ship at an angle of

depression 30o coming towards the base of the light house along straight line joining the ship and the base of the
light house. The angle of depression of ship changes to 45o after 6 seconds.

(a) Find the distance of ship from the base of the light house after 6 seconds from the initial position when

angle of depression is 45o.

(b) Find the distance between two positions of ship after 6 seconds?
OR

Find the distance of ship from the base of the light house when angle of depression is 30o.
(c) Find the speed of the ship?

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 Solution
Section A
1.
(c) 4
Explanation: Using the factor tree for prime factorisation, we have:

Therefore,
196 = 2 × 2 × 7 × 7

2 2
196 = 2 × 7

The exponents of 2 and 7 are 2 and 2 respectively.

Thus the sum of the exponents is 4.
2.
(b) 4
Explanation: The number of zeroes is 4. as the graph intersect the x-axis at four point.
3. (a) (4, 4)
Explanation: (4, 4)
4. (a) 3
Explanation: Here it is given that y = 1 is a common root, so we have;
ay2 + ay + 3 = 0
∴ a × (1)2 + a (1) + 3 = 0
a + a + 3 = 0 ⇒ 2a = -3
−3
⇒ a=
2

and y2 + y+b=0
(1)2 +(1) + b = 0 ⇒ 1 + 1 + b = 0
⇒ 2 + b = 0

∴ b = -2
−3
ab = 2
× (-2) = 3
5. (a) -1
1−p 1−p−1 −p
Explanation: d = { p
−
1

p
} = (
p
) =
p
= −1 .

6.
(b) 5 units
Explanation: According to question,
Coordinates of Chaitanya’s house are (6, 5)
Coordinates of Hamida’s house are (2, 2)
∴ Shortest distance between their houses
− −−−−−−−−−−−−− −
= √(6 − 2) + (5 − 2) = 5 units.
2 2

7.
(c) (4, 2)
Explanation: Coordinates are given for A(1, 2), B(1, 0) and C(4, 0)
Let coordinates of D be (x, y).

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 Since diagonals of a parallelogram bisect each other. at point O
Therefore O is the midpoint of diagonal AC
1+4 2+0
Therefore, coordinates of O will be ( 2
,
2
) =( 5

2
, 1)

O is also the midpoint of diagonal BD

x+1 5
∴ = ⇒x = 4
2 2
y+0
And 2
= 1 ⇒y = 2 Therefore, the required coordinates are (4, 2).

8. (a) 5 cm.
Explanation: In triangles APB and CPD,
∠ APB = ∠ CPD [Vertically opposite angles] ∠ BAP = ∠ ACD [Alternate angles as AB||C D]

∴ΔAPB ∼ Δ CPD [AA similarity]

AB CP
∴ =
CD AP
4 AP
⇒ =
6 7.5

⇒ AP = 7.5×4

6
= 5 cm
9. (a) 4 cm
Explanation: Here ∠ Q = 90° [Angle between tangent and radius through the point of contact]
Now, in right angled triangle OPQ,
OP2 = OQ2 + PQ2
⇒ (5)2 = (3)2 + PQ2
⇒PQ2 = 25 - 9 = 16
⇒ PQ = 4 cm

But PQ = PR [Tangents from one point to a circle are equal]

Therefore, PR = 4 cm
10.
(d) 10 cm
Explanation: AB and CD are two parallel tangent to a circle
AB || CD
and OP ⊥ AB
OQ ⊥ CD
By fig clear that
distance between two tangent is OP + OQ
ie. 5 + 5 = 10 cm.

11.
(c) cosecα
2

Explanation: 1 + cot

1+cos ecα
α

2
cose c α−1
=1+ 1+cos ecα

(cosec α−1)(cosec α+1)

=1+ 1+cosecα

= 1 + cosecα - 1 = cosec α

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12.
(c) 83

Explanation: cos 2
30
∘
cos
2
45
∘
+ 4 sec
2
60
∘
+
1

2
cos
2 ∘
90 − 2 tan
2 ∘
60

2 2
√3 1 2 1 2 – 2
= ( ) ⋅ ( ) + (4 × 2 ) + ( × 0 ) − 2 × (√3)
2 √2 2

3 1 3 83
= ( × ) + 16 + 0 − 6 = + 10 =
4 2 8 8

13.
(c) 2.5 m

Explanation:

Here Height of the tower = CD = h meters, height of the flagstaff = AD = 5

meters, angle of elevation of top of the tower = ∠ DBC = 30 and angle of elevation of the top of the flagstaff from ground =
∘

∠ ABC = 60
∘

Now, in triangle DBC,

∘ h
tan 30 =
x
–
⇒
1
=
h

x
⇒x = h√3 …..(i)
√3

h+5
And tan 60 ∘
=
x
– h+5
⇒ √3 =
x
h+5
⇒x = …..(ii)
√3

From eq. (i) and (ii), we get,

– h+5
h√3 =
√3

⇒3h = h + 5

⇒2h = 5

⇒h = 2.5 meters
14.
(c) 231 cm2
Explanation: Area swept by minute hand in 60 minutes = πR 2

Area swept by it in 10 minutes

2
πR 2 22 1 2
= ( × 10) cm = ( × 21 × 21 × ) cm
60 7 6

= 231 cm2
15.
(c) 2πRθ

360

Explanation: 2πRθ

360

16.
(c) 0.95
Explanation: We know that
P(E) + P(not E) = 1
∴ P(not E) = 1 - P(E)

= 1 - 0.05
= 0.95

17.
(b) 1

Explanation: Number of composite numbers on a dice = {4, 6} = 2

Number of possible outcomes = 2

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 Number of Total outcomes = 6
∴ Required Probability =
2 1
=
6 3

18.
n+1
(d) 2

Explanation: According to question,

1+2+3+...+n
Arithmetic Mean = n
n(n+1)

= 2

n
n+1
= 2

19.
(c) A is true but R is false.
Explanation: A is true but R is false.
20. (a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
Explanation: Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
Section B
21. 336 and 54
336 = 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 3 × 7 = 2 4 × 3 × 7
54 = 2 × 3 × 3 × 3 = 2 × 3 3
HCF = 2 × 3 = 6
LCM = 2 4 × 3 3 × 7 = 3024
Product of two numbers 336 and 54 = 336 × 54 = 18144
HCF × LCM = 6 × 3024 = 18144
Hence, product of two numbers = HCF × LCM`
22. In △ABC, it is given that
DE∥BC
AC
⇒
AB

AD
=
AE
..........(i)
In △ ADC, it is given that
F E∥DC
AC
⇒
AD

AF
=
AE
............(ii)
From (i) and (ii), we get
AB AD
=
AD AF

⇒ AD2 = AB × AF
23. Here it is given that, AB = 10 cm, AQ = 7 cm and CQ = 5 cm.
Now we know that the lengths of tangents drawn from an external point to a circle are equal.
∴ AR = AQ = 7 cm.

BR = (AB - AR) = (10 - 7) cm = 3 cm.

∴ BP = BR = 3 cm,

CP = CQ = 5 cm.
BC = (BP + CP) = (3 + 5) cm = 8 cm
Hence the length of BC = 8cm.
24. L.H.S. = sin(A − B) = sin(60
∘ ∘
− 60 )

∘
= sin 0 = 0

R. H. S. = sin A cos B − cos A sin B

∘ ∘ ∘ ∘
= sin 60 cos 60 − cos 60 sin 60

√3 1 1 √3
= × − ×
2 2 2 2

√3 √3
= − = 0
4 4

∴ L.H.S. = R. H. S

OR
LHS = tan2A sec2B - sec2A tan2B
= tan2A(1 + tan2B) - (1 + tan2A) tan2B [∵ 1 + tan 2 2
θ = sec θ]

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 = tan2A + tan2A tan2B - tan2B - tan2A tan2B
= tan2A - tan2B
= RHS
Hence proved.
25. Let A1 and A2 be the areas of the given sector and the corresponding major sector respectively.
Given, θ = 120° and it's radius is 21 cm. So, r = 21 cm.
θ 2 120 2 2
∴ A1 = × πr = × π × (21) = 147πcm
360 360

and, A2 = Area of the circle - A1

⇒ A2 = {π × (21)
2
− 147π} cm
2
= π(441 − 147)cm 2
= 294πcm
2

Required differences =A2 - A1

=(294π − 147π)cm 2
= 147πcm
2
= (147 ×
22

7
) cm
2

= 462 cm2
OR
i. r = 10 cm, θ = 90 ∘

Area of minor sector = 360

θ
× πr
2

90 2
= × 3.14 × 10 × 10 = 78.5cm
360
OA×OB
Area of △OAB = 2
10×10 2
= = 50cm
2

∴ Area of the minor segment

= Area of minor sector - Area of △OAB
2 2 2
= 78.5cm − 50cm = 28.5cm

ii. Area of major sector = πr 2

− area of minor sector

= 3.14 × 10 × 10 − 78.5

2
= 314 − 28.5 = 285.5cm

Section C
26. Since, the three persons start walking together.
∴ The minimum distance each should walk so that all can cover the same distance in complete steps will be equal to LCM of
80,85 and 90.
Prime factors of 80,85 and are as following
4
80 = 16 × 5 = 2 × 5

85 = 5 × 17

2
90 = 2 × 9 × 5 = 2 × 3 × 5

4 2
So LCM of 80,85 and 90 = 2 × 3 × 5 × 17

=16×9×5×17=12240
∴ Each person should walk the minimum distance
=12240 cm =122 meter 40 cm
Value of morning walk :
“An early morning walk is a blessing for the whole day.”
27. The given polynomial is
p(x) = 6x2 -7x -3
Factorize the above quadratic polynomial, we have
6x2 -7x -3 = 6x2 -9x + 2x - 3
= 3x(2x - 3) + 1(2x - 3)

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 = (3x + 1)(2x - 3)
For p(x) = 0, either 3x + 1 = 0 or 2x - 3 = 0
−1 3
⇒ x = or x =
3 2

Verification:we have a = 6, b = -7, c = -3

−1
Sum of zeroes = + =
3
3

2
7

−b −(−7)
Also, a
=
6
=
7

−1
Now, product of zeroes= (− 1

3
) ×
3

2
=
2

−3 −1
Also, c

a
=
6
=
2

28. Let the greater numbers be 'x' and the smaller number 'y'.
It is said that half the difference between the two numbers is 2. So, we can write it as;
× (x - y) = 2
1

⇒ (x - y) = 4 ...(1)
It is also said that the sum of the greater number and twice the smaller number is 13. So, we can write it as;
x + 2y = 13 ...(2)
Subtracting (2) from (1), we get;
(x - y) - (x + 2y) = 4 - 13
⇒ x - y - x - 2y = - 9

⇒ -3y = -9
9
⇒ y =
3

⇒ y=3
Putting y = 3 in (1), we get;
x-y=4
⇒ x - 3 = 4

⇒ x = 4 + 3

⇒ x=7
Hence, the greater number is 7. The smaller number is 3.
OR
31x + 29y = 33 ----------(1)
29x + 31y = 27 ------------ (2)
Multiply (1) by 29 and (2) by 31 ( Since 29,31 are primes and Lcm is 29× 31)
(1) becomes 31x× 29 + 29× 29y = 33× 29 ------- (3)
(2) becomes 29x× 31+31× 31y=27× 31 ------- (4)
Subtracting (3) from (4),
(312 − 292)y = 27 × 31 − 33 × 29 = −120

(31 − 29)(31 + 29)y = −120

120y = −120

y = −1

Substituting in (1),
31x − 29 = 33

31x = 62

Hence,
x = 2 and y = −1

29. According to the question, radius of circle is = 5 cm.

Also, AB = 8 cm
AB
Now, AM = 2
= 4 cm

In △OMA,
By using pythagoras theorem, we get

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OA2 = OM2 + AM2
−−−−−−
∴ OM = √5 − 4 = 3 cm 2 2

Let AP = y cm, PM = x cm
In △OAP,
By using pythagoras theorem, we get
OP2 = OA2 = AP2
(x + 3)2 = y2 + 25
⇒ x2 + 9 + 6x = y2 + 25 ...(i)
In △AMP,
By using pythagoras theorem, we get
x2 + 42 = y2 ....(ii)
Substituting eq.(ii) in eq.(i), we get
⇒ x2 + 6x + 9 = x2 + 16 + 25
⇒ 6x = 32

⇒ x = = cm 32 16

6 3

Now, y2 = x2 + 16 = 256

9
+ 16 = 400

⇒ y= 20

3
cm.
Therefore, length of AP = y = 20

3
cm.
OR
Given, Chord PQ = 4.8 cm , radius of circle = 3 cm
Also, The tangents at P and Q intersect at a point T as shown in the figure.We have to find the length of TP.

Let TR = y and TP= x

We know that the perpendicular drawn from the center to the chord bisects It.Hence, PR = RQ ....(1)
Since, PQ = 4.8
or, PR + RQ = 4.8
or, PR + PR = 4.8 [ from (1)]
So, PR = 2.4

Now, in right triangle POR, Using Pythagoras theorem, we have

PO = OR + PR
2 2 2

2 2 2
⇒ 3 = OR + (2.4)

2
⇒ OR = 3.24

⇒ OR = 1.8

Now, in right triangle TPR ,By Using Pythagoras theorem, we have

2 2 2
TP = TR + PR

2 2 2
⇒ x = y + (2.4)

⇒ x
2
= y
2
...(2)
+ 5.76

Again, In right triangle TPO By Using Pythagoras theorem, we have,

2 2 2
TO = TP + PO

2 2 2
⇒ (y + 1.8) = x + 3

2 2
⇒ y + 3.6y + 3.24 = x + 9

⇒ y
2
+ 3.6y = x
2
+ 5.76 ......(3)
Solving (2) and (3), we get
x = 4cm and y = 3.2cm
∴ TP = 4cm.

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30. We have,
⇒
cosecA−cot A
1
−
1

sin A
= 1

sin A
−
1

cosecA+cot A

⇒
cosecA−cot A
1
+
cosecA+cot A
1
= 1

sin A
+
1

sin A

⇒
cosecA−cot A
1
+
cosecA+cot A
1
= 2

sin A

LHS = 1
+
1

cosecA−cot A cosecA+cot A
cosecA+cot A+cosecA−cot A
⇒
(cosecA−cot A)(cosecA+cot A)

2cosecA
⇒
2 2
cosec A− cot A
2

⇒
sin A

1
=
2
= RHS.
sin A

Hence Proved.
31. We are given the cumulative frequency distribution. So, we first construct a frequency table from the given cumulative frequency
distribution and then we will make necessary computations to compute median
Class intervals Frequency (f) Cumulative frequency (c.f.)

20-30 4 4

30-40 12 16

40-50 14 30

50-60 16 46

60-70 20 66

70-80 16 82

80-90 10 92

90-100 8 100

N = Σf = 100
i

Here, N = Σf = 100 ∴ i
N

2
= 50
We observe that the cumulative frequency just greater than N

2
= 50 is 66 and the corresponding class is 60-70.
So, 60-70 is the median class.
∴ l = 60, f = 20, F = 46 and h = 10
N
−F

Now, Median = l + 2
× h
f

50−46
⇒ Median = 60 + 20
× 10 = 62
Section D
32. 1

a+b+x
=
1

a
+
1

b
+
1

1 1 1 1
⇒ − = +
a+b+x x a b

−(a+b) b+a
⇒ =
2 ab
x +(a+b)x

2
⇒ x + (a + b)x + ab = 0

⇒ (x + a)(x + b) = 0

⇒ x = −a, x = −b

Hence ,x = - a, -b.
OR
x = - 4 is the root of the equation x 2
+ 2x + 4p = 0

2
(−4) + (2 × −4) + 4p = 0

or, p = -2
Equation x 2
− 2(1 + 3k)x + 7(3 + 2k) = 0 has equal roots.
2
∴ 4(1 + 3x) − 28(3 + 2k) = 0

or, 9k − 8k − 20 = 0
2

or, (9k +10)(k-2) = 0

−10
or, k = ,2
9

Hence, the value of k = − 10

9
,2

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33.

In a trapezium ABCD, AB|| DC ,. EF || AB and CD=2AB

and also =
BE

EC
-------------(1)
4

AB || CD and AB || EF
AF BE 4
∴ = =
FD EC 3

In ΔBGE and ΔBDC

∠BEG = ∠BC D (∵ corresponding angles)

∠GBE = ∠DBC (Common)

∴ ΔBGE ∼ ΔBDC [ By AA similarity]
⇒
EG

CD
=
BE

BC
...........(2)
N ow, from (1) BE
=
4

3
EC
EC 3
⇒ =
BE 4
EC 3
⇒ + 1 = + 1
BE 4
EC+BE 7
⇒ =
BE 4
BC 7 BE 4
⇒ = or =
BE 4 BC 7
EG 4
from equation (2), CD
=
7

So EG =
4

7
CD ......(3)
Similarly, ΔDGF ∼ ΔDBA (by AA similarity)
DF FG
⇒ =
DA AB
FG 3
⇒ =
AB 7

⇒ FG =
3

7
AB ...(4)
AF 4 BE
∵ = =
AD 7 BC
[ ]
EC 3 DE
⇒ = =
BC 7 DA

Adding equations (3) and (4),we get,

4 3
EG + F G = CD + AB
7 7
4 3
⇒EF = × (2AB) + AB
7 7
8 3 11
= AB + AB = AB
7 7 7

∴ 7EF = 11AB

34.

Diameter of cyliner = 24m

∴ radius of cylinder = radius of cone = 12m

Height of cylinder = 11m

Total height of tent = 16m
∴ Height of cone = 16 - 11 = 5m

Now, l2 = r2 + h2
⇒ l2 = 122 + 52
⇒ l2 = 144 + 25 = 169
−−−
⇒ l = √169 = 13m

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 ∴ Canvas required for tent = curved surface area of cone + curved surface area of cylinder
= π rl + 2π rh
= × 12 × 13 + 2 × × 12 × 11
22

7
22

= 22

7
× 12 [13 + 2 × 11]
=​​ 22

7
× 12 × 35

= 22 × 12 × 5 = 1320m2
OR
Given side of a cube = 21 cm
Diameter of the hemisphere is equal to the side of the cubical piece (d) = 21 cm
⇒ Radius of the hemisphere = 10.5 cm

Volume of cube = Side3

= (21)3
= 9261 cm3
Surface area of cubical piece of wood = 6a2
= 6 × 21 × 21 cm2
= 2646 cm2
2
Volume of the hemisphere = 3
3
πr

2 22
= × × 10.5 × 10.5 × 10.5
3 7

= 44 × 0.5 × 10.5 × 10.5

= 2425.5 cm3
Surface area of hemisphere = 2πr2
= 2 × π × 10.5 × 10.5 cm
= 693 cm
Volume of remaining solid = Volume of cubical piece of wood – Volume of hemisphere
⇒ Volume of the remaining solid = 9261 - 2425.5

= 6835.5 cm3
Surface area remaining piece of solid = surface area of cubical piece of wood – Area of circular base of hemisphere + Curved
Surface area of hemisphere
= 6a2 – πr2 + 2πr2
= (2646 – π × 10.52 + 693) cm2
= 2992.5 cm2.
Marks x f u= x−35
fu cf
35. 10

0-10 5 3 -3 -9 3

10-20 15 5 -2 -10 8

20-30 25 16 -1 -16 24

30-40 35 12 0 0 36

40-50 45 13 1 13 49

50-60 55 20 2 40 69

60-70 65 6 3 18 75

70-80 75 5 4 20 80

80 56
Mean = 35 + (10 × 56

80
) = 42
Median class: 40 - 50
Median = 40 + (40 − 36) = 43
10

13

Section E
36. Read the text carefully and answer the questions:

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 Kamla and her husband were working in a factory in Seelampur, New Delhi. During the pandemic, they were asked to leave the
job. As they have very limited resources to survive in a metro city, they decided to go back to their hometown in Himachal
Pradesh. After a few months of struggle, they thought to grow roses in their fields and sell them to local vendors as roses have
been always in demand. Their business started growing up and they hired many workers to manage their garden and do packaging
of the flowers.

In their garden bed, there are 23 rose plants in the first row, 21 are in the 2nd, 19 in 3rd row and so on. There are 5 plants in the last
row.
(i) The number of rose plants in the 1st, 2nd, .... are 23, 21, 19, ... 5
a = 23, d = 21 - 23 = - 2, an = 5
∴ an = a + (n - 1)d
or, 5 = 23 + (n - 1)(-2)
or, 5 = 23 - 2n + 2
or, 5 = 25 - 2n
or, 2n = 20
or, n = 10
(ii) Total number of rose plants in the flower bed,
n
Sn = [2a + (n − 1)d]
2
10
S10 = [2(23) + (10 − 1)(−2)]
2

S10 = 5[46 - 20 + 2]
S10 = 5(46 - 18)
S10 = 5(28)
S10 = 140
OR
Sn = 80
n
Sn = 2
[2a + (n − 1)d]

⇒ 80 = n

2
[2 × 23 + (n − 1) × −2]

⇒ 80 = 23n - n2 + n
⇒ n2 - 24n + 80 = 0
⇒ (n - 4)(n - 20) = 0

⇒ n = 4 or n = 20

n = 20 not possible
a20 = 23 + 19 × (-2) = -15
Number of plants cannot be negative.
n=4
(iii)an = a + (n - 1)d
⇒ a6 = 23 + 5 × (-2)
⇒ a6 = 13
37. Read the text carefully and answer the questions:
Karan went to the Lab near to his home for COVID 19 test along with his family members.
The seats in the waiting area were as per the norms of distancing during this pandemic (as shown in the figure). His family

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 member took their seats surrounded by red circular area.

(i) Position of Neena = (3, 6)

Position of Karan = (6, 5)
−−−−−−−−−−−−−− −
Distance between Neena and Karan = √(6 − 3) 2
+ (5 − 6)
2

−− −−− −−−
= √9 + (−1) 2

−−
= √10

(ii) Co-ordinate of seat of Akash = 2, 3

OR
Binu = (5, 5); Karan = (6, 5)
−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−
2
Distance = √(6 − 5) 2
+ (5 − 2)

−−−−
= √1 + 9
−−
= √10

(iii)

2+5 3+2
Co-ordinate of middle point = ( 2
,
2
)

= 3.5, 2.5
38. Read the text carefully and answer the questions:
An observer on the top of a 40m tall light house (including height of the observer) observes a ship at an angle of depression 30o
coming towards the base of the light house along straight line joining the ship and the base of the light house. The angle of
depression of ship changes to 45o after 6 seconds.

(i)

The distance of ship from the base of the light house after 6 seconds from the initial position when angle of depression is
45o.
In △ABC
tan 45o = AB

BC
40
⇒ 1 =
BC

⇒ BC = 40 m

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(ii)

The distance between two positions of ship after 6 seconds

CD = BD - BC
– –
⇒ CD = 40√3 - 40 = 40(√3 - 1)

⇒ CD = 29.28 m
OR

The distance of ship from the base of the light house when angle of depression is 30o.
In △ABD
tan 30o = AB

BD
1 40
⇒ =
√3 BD

–
⇒ BD = 40√3 m
(iii)

Speed of ship = Distance

T ime
=
29.28

6
= 4.88 m/sec

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 Class X Session 2024-25
Subject - Mathematics (Standard)
Sample Question Paper - 4

Time Allowed: 3 hours Maximum Marks: 80

General Instructions:

1. This Question Paper has 5 Sections A, B, C, D and 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
1. 7 × 11 × 13 + 13 is a/an: [1]

a) odd number but not composite b) square number

c) prime number d) composite number

2. The graph of y = p(x) in a figure given below, for some polynomial p(x). Find the number of zeroes of p(x). [1]

a) 4 b) 0

c) 1 d) 2
3. The pair of linear equations y = 0 and y = - 6 has: [1]

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 a) no solution b) only solution (0, 0)

c) infinitely many solutions d) a unique solution

4. The equation x2 - 8x + k = 0 has real and distinct roots if [1]

a) k = 8 b) k > 16

c) k = 16 d) k < 16
Sx
5. If S„ denote the sum of n terms of an A.P. with first term a and common difference d such that is [1]
Skx

independent of x, then

a) a = 2d b) d = a

c) d = - a d) d = 2a
–
6. If three points (0,0), (3, √3 ) and (3, λ ) form an equilateral triangle, then λ = [1]

a) -4 b) None of these

c) -3 d) 2
7. The coordinates of the mid-point of the line segment joining the points (-2, 3) and (4, -5) are [1]

a) (0, 0) b) (-1, 1)

c) (1, -1) d) (-2, 4)

8. In the given figure value of x for which DE || BC is [1]

a) 3 b) 2

c) 4 d) 1
9. In the given figure, the perimeter of ABCD is [1]

a) 44 cm b) 36 cm

c) 40 cm d) 48 cm
10. Quadrilateral ABCD is circumscribed to a circle. If AB = 6 cm, BC = 7 cm and CD = 4 cm then the length of [1]
AD is

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 a) 6 cm b) 4 cm

c) 7 cm d) 3 cm
–
11. If sinθ + cosθ =√2 cosθ , then the value of cosθ - sinθ is [1]
–
a) √2 sin θ b) 3sinθ

c) sinθ d) 2sinθ
12. If tan θ = , then is [1]
a a sin θ+b cos θ

b a sin θ−b cos θ

2 2

a) a+b

a−b
b) a −b

2
2
a +b

2 2

c) d)
a−b a +b

a+b 2 2
a −b

13. An observer 1.5 m tall is 28.5 m away from a tower and the angle of elevation of the top of the tower from the [1]
eye of the observer is 45°. The height of the tower is

a) 30 m b) 26.5 m

c) 28.5 m d) 27 m
14. O is the centre of a circle of diameter 4 cm and OABC is a square, if the shaded area is 1

3
area of the square, [1]
then the side of the square is _______.

−− –
a) √3π cm b) π√3 cm
−
c) 3π cm d) 3√π cm

15. Area of a segment of a circle of radius r and central angle 90o is: [1]
2

a) 2πr

4
−
1

2
r
2
b) πr

4
−
1

2
2
r

c) πr

2
−
1

2
2
r d) 2πr
− r
2
sin 90o
4

16. In the given figure. JKLM is a square with sides of length 6 units. Points A and B are the mid-points of sides KL [1]
and LM respectively. If a point is selected at random from the interior of the square. What is the probability that
the point will be chosen from the interior of △JAB?

a) 5

8
b) 3

c) 7

8
d) 3

17. A bag contains 5 red balls and n green balls. If the probability of drawing a green ball is three times that of a red [1]
ball, then the value of n is:

a) 20 b) 18

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 c) 15 d) 10
18. Consider the frequency distribution of the heights of 60 students of a class: [1]

Height (in cm) No. of Students Cumulative Frequency

150-155 16 16

155-160 12 28

160-165 9 37

165-170 7 44

170-175 10 54

175-180 6 60

The sum of the lower limit of the modal class and the upper limit of the median class is

a) 320 b) 315

c) 330 d) 310
19. Assertion (A): The given figure represents a hemisphere surmounted by a conical block of wood. The diameter [1]
of their bases is 6 cm each and the slant height of the cone is 5 cm. The volume of the solid is 196 cm3

Reason (R): The volume hemisphere is given by 2

3
3
πr

a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct b) Both A and R are true but R is not the
explanation of A. correct explanation of A.

c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true.

20. Assertion (A): Sum of first 10 terms of the arithmetic progression -0.5, -1.0, -1.5, ... is 27.5 [1]
Reason (R): Sum of n terms of an A.P. is given as Sn = n

2
[2a + (n − 1)d] where a = first term, d = common

difference.

a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct b) Both A and R are true but R is not the
explanation of A. correct explanation of A.

c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true.

Section B
21. Find the least number which when divided by 12, 16 and 24 leaves remainder 7 in each case. [2]
22. In ΔABC, P and Q are points on sides AB and AC respectively such that P Q∥BC . If AP = 4 cm, PB = 6 cm [2]
and PQ = 3 cm, determine BC.
23. If a circle touches the side BC of a triangle ABC at P and extended sides AB and AC at Q and R, respectively, [2]
prove that
AQ = 1

2
(BC + CA + AB)

24. Prove that: sin4 A - cos4 A = sin2 A - cos2 A = 2sin2 A - 1 = 1 - 2cos2 A [2]

OR

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 Prove that: 1−cos A
= (cot A − cosecA)
2

1+cos A

25. Find the area of the segment shown in Fig., if radius of the circle is 21 cm and ∠ AOB = 120o (Use π = 22
) [2]
7

OR
A car has two wipers which do not overlap. Each wiper has a blade of length 25cm sweeping through an angle of
115°. Find the total area cleaned at each sweep of the blades.
Section C
26. Maya has two pieces of cloth. One piece is 36 inches wide and the other piece is 24 inches wide. She wants to [3]
cut both pieces into strips of equal width that are as wide as possible. How wide should she cut the strips?

27. If α and β are zeroes of the quadratic polynomial 4x2 + 4x + 1, then form a quadratic polynomial whose zeroes [3]
are 2α and 2β.
28. The sum of the digits of a two-digit number is 9. Also, nine times this number is twice the number obtained by [3]
reversing the order of the digits. Find the number.
OR
Graphically, solve the following pair of equations:
2x + y=6
2x - y + 2=0
Find the ratio of the areas of the two triangles formed by the lines representing these equations with the x-axis and
the lines with the y-axis.
29. Two tangents TP and TQ are drawn to a circle with centre O from an external point T. Prove that ∠ PTQ = 2 [3]
∠ OPQ.

OR
In the given figure, O is the centre of a circle. PT and PQ are tangents to the circle from an external point P. If
∠T P Q = 70°, find ∠T RQ .

30. If 1 + sin2 θ = 3 sin θ cos θ, then prove that tan θ = 1, or 1

. [3]
2

31. Find median for the following data: [3]

Class Interval Frequency

10 - 19 2

20 - 29 4

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 30 - 39 8

40 - 49 9

50 - 59 4

60 - 69 2

70 - 79 1

Section D
32. A train travels at a certain average speed for a distance of 360 km. It would have taken 48 minutes less to travel [5]
the same distance if its speed was 5 km/hour more. Find the original speed of the train.
OR
If the roots of the quadratic equation (x - a) (x - b) + (x - b)(x - c) + (x - c)(x - a) = 0 are equal. Then show that a = b
=c
33. In the following figure,△F EC ≅ △GBD and ∠ 1 =∠ 2 Prove that △ADE ≅ △ABC . [5]

34. A rocket is in the form of a right circular cylinder closed at the lower end and surmounted by a cone with the [5]
same radius as that of cylinder. The diameter and height of cylinder are 6 cm and 12 cm, respectively. If the slant
height of the conical portion is 5 cm, then find the total surface area and volume of rocket. (Use π = 3.14)
OR
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. 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
).

35. Find the missing frequencies in the following distribution, if the sum of the frequencies is 120 and the mean is [5]
50.

Class 0-20 20-40 40-60 60-80 80-100

Frequency 17 f1 32 f2 19

Section E
36. Read the text carefully and answer the questions: [4]
Deepa has to buy a scooty. She can buy scooty either making cashdown payment of ₹ 25,000 or by making 15
monthly instalments as below.

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 Ist month - ₹ 3425, Ilnd month - ₹ 3225, Illrd month - ₹ 3025, IVth month - ₹ 2825 and so on

(a) Find the amount of 6th instalment.

(b) Total amount paid in 15 instalments.
OR
If Deepa pays ₹2625 then find the number of instalment.
(c) Deepa paid 10th and 11th instalment together find the amount paid that month.
37. Read the text carefully and answer the questions: [4]
In order to facilitate smooth passage of the parade, movement of traffic on certain roads leading to the route of
the Parade and Tableaux ah rays restricted. To avoid traffic on the road Delhi Police decided to construct a
rectangular route plan, as shown in the figure.

(a) If Q is the mid point of BC, then what are the coordinates of Q?
(b) What is the length of the sides of quadrilateral PQRS?
OR
What is the length of route ABCD?
(c) What is the length of route PQRS?
38. Read the text carefully and answer the questions: [4]
Skysails is the genre of engineering science that uses extensive utilization of wind energy to move a vessel in the
seawater. The 'Skysails' technology allows the towing kite to gain a height of anything between 100 metres - 300
metres. The sailing kite is made in such a way that it can be raised to its proper elevation and then brought back
with the help of a 'telescopic mast' that enables the kite to be raised properly and effectively.
Based on the following figure related to sky sailing, answer the following questions:

(a) In the given figure, if sin θ = cos(θ - 30o), where θ and θ - 30o are acute angles, then find the value of θ .
(b) What should be the length of the rope of the kite sail in order to pull the ship at the angle θ (calculated
above) and be at a vertical height of 200m?

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 OR
What should be the length of the rope of the kite sail in order to pull the ship at the angle θ (calculated
above) and be at a vertical height of 150m?
(c) In the given figure, if sin θ = cos(3θ - 30o), where θ and 3θ - 30o are acute angles, then find the value of θ .

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 Solution

Section A
1.
(d) composite number
Explanation: We have 7 × 11 × 13 + 13 = 13 (77 + 1) = 13 × 78. Since the given number has 2 more factors other than 1 and
itself, therefore it is a composite number.
2.
(b) 0
Explanation: There is no zero as the graph does not intersect the x-axis at any point.
3. (a) no solution
Explanation: Since, we have y = 0 and y = -6 are two parallel lines.
therefore, no solution exists.
4.
(d) k < 16
Explanation: D > 0
b2 - 4ac > 0
(-8)2 - 4(1)(k) > 0
64 - 4k > 0
64 > 4k
) > k
64
(
4

16 > k
5.
(d) d = 2a
Explanation: Given AP in which
First term = a
Common difference = d
Number of terms = n
Given Sn denotes the sum of n terms
So
Skx = (kx/2){2a + (kx-1)d}
and Sx = (x/2){2a + (x-1)d}
Now
x
( )[2a+(x−1)d]

Sx /Skx = kx
2

( )[2a+(kx−1)d]
2

[2a+(x−1)d]
=
k[2a+(kx−1)d]

[2a+xd−d]
=
k[2a+kxd−d]

[(2a−d)+xd]
=
k[(2a−d)+kxd]]

If d = 2a
then
Sx /Skx = [(2a -2a) + x× 2a]/[k× {(2a-2a) + k× x× 2a}]

= (x× 2a)/(k2 × x× 2a)

= 1/k2
6.
(b) None of these
–
Explanation: Let the points (0, 0), (3, √3) and (3, λ) from an equilateral triangle AB = BC = CA

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 ⇒ AB2 = BC2 = CA2
Now, AB2 = (x2 - x1)2 + (y2 - y1)2
2 – 2 2 – 2
= (3 − 0) + (√3 − 0) = (3) + (√3)

= 9 + 3 = 12
2 2
– 2
BC = (3 − 3) + (λ − √3)

2 – 2 2
= (0) + (λ − √3) = (λ − 3)

and CA 2
= (0 − 3)
2
+ (0 − λ)
2 2
= (−3) + (−λ)
2

2
= 9 + λ

2 2 2
AB = CA ⇒ 12 = 9 + λ

2
⇒ λ = 12 − 9 = 3
–
∴ λ = ± √3

7.
(c) (1, -1)
Explanation: Let the coordinates of midpoint C(x, y) of the line segment joining the points A(-2, 3) and B(4, -5)
x1 + x2 −2+4
∴ x= 2
= 2
=
2

2
=1
y1 + y2 3−5 −2
And y = 2
= 2
=
2
= -1
Therefore, the coordinates of mid-point C are (1, -1)
8.
(b) 2
Explanation: In △ABC, DE || BC
AD AE
∴ =
DB EC
x+3 x
⇒ =
3x+19 3x+4

⇒ (x + 3) (3x + 4) = x (3x + 19)

⇒ 3x2 + 4x + 9x + 12 = 3x2 + 19x
⇒ 3x2 + 13x + 12 = 3x2 + 19x
⇒ 12 = 3x2 + 19x − 3x2 − 13x
⇒ 12 = 6x ⇒ x = =2 12

∴ x=2
9. (a) 44 cm
Explanation: Since tangents from an external point to a circle are equal in length.
∴ AS = AP = 6 cm and AB = 6 + 7 = 13 cm
PB = BQ = 7 cm and BC = 7 + 5 = 12 cm
CQ = CR = 5 cm and CD = 5 + 4 = 9 cm
RD = SD = 4 cm and AD = 4 + 6 = 10 cm
Therefore, perimeter of quadrilateral ABCD = 13 + 12 + 9 + 10 = 44 cm
10.
(d) 3 cm
Explanation: A quadrilateral ABCD is circumscribed to a circle with centre O.
AB = 6 cm, BC = 7 cm, CD = 4 cm, AD = 7 cm
rs-aggarwal-class-10-solutions-chapter-12-circles-mcqs-44
ABCD circumscribed to a circle.
AB + CD = BC + AD
⇒ 6 + 4 = 7 + AD

⇒ 10 = 7 + AD
AD = 10 - 7 = 3 cm
–
11. (a) √2 sin θ
–
Explanation: Given: sinθ + cosθ = √2 cosθ
Squaring both sides, we get
⇒ sin2θ + cos2θ + 2 sinθ cosθ = 2 cos2θ
⇒ cos2θ - 2sinθ cosθ = sin2θ

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 ⇒ cos2θ - 2sinθ cosθ + sin2θ = 2sin2θ
⇒ (cosθ - sinθ)2 = 2sin2θ
–
⇒ cosθ - sinθ = √2 sinθ

12.
2 2
a +b
(d) 2 2
a −b

Explanation: tan θ = a

b
sin θ c os θ
a +b
a sin θ+b cos θ

a sin θ−b cos θ

=
c os θ

sin θ
c os θ

c os θ
(Dividing by cos θ)
a −b
c os θ c os θ
a
a× +b
a tan θ+b
= a tan θ−b
=
b

a
a× −b
b
2 2 2
a a +b
+b

= 2
b
=
2 2
b

a a −b
−b
b b

2 2
a +b
= b
×
2
b

2
a −b
2 2
a +b
= 2 2
a −b

13. (a) 30 m
Explanation: Let AB be the observer and CD =h metres be the tower.
BE = AC = 28.5 m.
From right △BED, we have
DE

BE
= tan 45o ⇒ DE

28.5m
=1
⇒ De = 28.5 m
∴ h - 1.5 = 28.5 ⇒ h = 30.

−−
14. (a) √3π cm
Explanation: Let the length of side of square be x cm
Then area of square = x2 cm2
Area of sector of circle
= θ
× πr
∘
2

360

[∵ angle of square = θ = 90o]

∘
90
= 360
∘
× πr
2

∴ Shaded area = π×4

4
=π
According to question, Area of square = 3 × shaded area
3π = x2 ∴ x = √3π cm
−−
⇒

15.
2

(b) πr

4
−
1

2
r
2

Explanation: πr

4
−
1

2
r
2

16.
3
(b) 8

Explanation: Area of square JMLK = 62 = 36 sq. units

A and B are the mid-points of sides KL and LM.
∴ AL = KA = LB = BM = 3 units

Now, Area of △ALB = × AL × LB = × 3 × 3 = 1

2
1

2
9

2
sq. units

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 Area of △JMB = 1

2
× BM × JM = 1

2
× 6 × 3 = 9 sq. units
Area of △KAJ = 1

2
× KJ × KA = 1

2
× 6 × 3 = 9 sq. units
Total area of all the three triangles = ( 9

2
+ 9 + 9)
= 45

2
sq. units
∴ Area of △JAB = (36 - 45

2
)= 27

2
sq. units
27 27 3
∴ Required probability = 2
= 2×36
= 8

36

17.
(c) 15
Explanation: Given, Number of red ball = 5
Number of green ball = n
∴ Total ball = n + 5

Now P(red ball) = 5

n+5
n
and P(green ball) = n+5

Now, according to the question

n 3×5
=
n+5 n+5

n = 15
So, number of green ball = 15
18.
(b) 315
Explanation: Class having maximum frequency is the modal class.
hence, modal class : 150-155
∴ Lower limit of the modal class = 150

Also, N = 60 ⇒ = 30 N

The cumulative frequency just greater than 30 is 37.

Hence, the median class is 160-165.
∴ Upper limit of the median class = 165

Required sum = 150 + 165 = 315

19.
(d) A is false but R is true.
Explanation: A is false but R is true.
20. (a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
Explanation: Both are correct. Reason is the correct reasoning for Assertion.
10
Assertion, S10 = 2
[2(−0.5) + (10 − 1)(−0.5)]

= 5[-1 - 4.5]
= 5(-5.5) = 27.5
Section B
21. LCM of 12, 16, 24 = 48
Required number is 48 + 7 = 55.
22. Let BC = x cm

In ∆'s APQ and ABC,we have,

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 ∠A = ∠A

∠AP Q = ∠ABC

Therefore,by AA criteria of similar ∆'s ,we have,

∵ PQ∥BC

∴ ΔAPQ ∼ ΔABC

AP AQ PQ
∴ = =
AB AC BC

AP PQ
⇒ =
AP+PB BC

4 3 4 3
⇒ = ⇒ =
4+6 x 10 x

10×3 15
⇒ x = =
4 2
15
∴ BC =
2
cm = 7.5 cm
1
23. AQ = 2
(2AQ)
= 1

2
(AQ + AQ)
= 1

2
(AQ + AR)
= 1

2
(AB + BQ + AC + CR)
= 1

2
(AB + BC + CA)
∵ [BQ = BP, CR = CP]

24. We have,
LHS = sin4 A - cos4 A
⇒ LHS = (sin2 A)2 - (cos2 A)2
⇒ LHS = (sin2 A + cos2 A) (sin2 A - cos2 A)
⇒ LHS = sin2 A - cos2 A ...[∵ Sin2 A + cos2 A = 1]
⇒ LHS = sin2 A - (1 - sin2 A) = 2sin2 A - 1
⇒ LHS = 2(1 - cos2 A) - 1 = 1 - 2cos2 A = RHS
OR
1−cos A
LHS = 1+cos A

Multiplying numerator and denominator by 1 - cos A

(1−cos A)(1−cos A)
=
(1+cos A)(1−cos A)
2
(1−cos A)
2 2
= [∵ (a + b)(a − b) = a − b ]
1− cos 2 A
2
(1−cos A)
2 2
= [∵ 1 − cos A = sin A]
2
sin A
2
1−cos A
= ( )
sin A

2
1 cos A
= ( − )
sin A sin A

2 1 cos A
= (cos ecA − cot A) [∵ = cos ec A, = cot A]
sin A sin A

2
= [−1(cot A − cos ecA)]

= (cot A - cosec A)2

Hence proved.
25. Draw OM ⊥ AB

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 ∠ OAB = ∠ OBA = 30o
sin 30o = 1

2
=
OM

21
⇒ OM = 21

cos 30o =
√3 –
2
=
AM

21
⇒ AM = 21

2
√3
–
Area of △OAB = 1

2
× AB × OM = 1

2
× 21√3 ×
21

2
–
= 441

4
√3 cm
2

∴ Area of shaded region = Area (sector ΟACB) - Area (△OAB)

–
= 22

7
× 21 × 21 ×
120

360
−
441

4
√3

or 271.3 cm2 (approx.)

√3
= (462 − 441 4
) cm
2

OR
Radius of each wiper = 25cm, Angle = 115°
∴ θ = 115°
Total area cleaned at each sweep of the blades
115 22 θ 2
= 2[ × × 25 × 25] (∵ Area = πr )
360 7 360

230×22×5×25
=
72×7
230×11×125
=
36×7
115×11×125
=
18×7
158125 2
= cm
126

2
= 1254.96cm

Section C
26. This problem can be solved using H.C.F. because we are cutting or “dividing” the strips of cloth into smaller pieces of 36 and 24
and we are looking for the widest possible strips .
So,
H.C.F. of 36 and 24 is 12
So we can say that
Maya should cut each piece to be 12 inches wide.
27. Let the given polynomial is p(x) = 4x2 + 4x + 1
Since, α, β are zeroes of p(x),
∴ α + β = sum of zeroes =
−4

Also, α. β = Product of zeroes = α. β =

1

Now a quadratic polynomial whose zeroes are 2α and 2β

x2 - (sum of zeroes)x + Product of zeroes
2
= x − (2α + 2β)x + 2α × 2β

2
= x − 2(α + β)x + 4(αβ)

2 1
= x − 2 × (−1)x + 4 ×
4

= x2 + 2x + 1
The quadratic polynomial whose zeroes are 2α and 2β is x2 + 2x + 1
28. Let the digits at units and tens place of the given number be x and y respectively
Thus, the number is 10y + x.
The sum of the two digits of the number is 9.
Thus, we have x + y = 9 .....(i)
After interchanging the digits, the number becomes 10x + y .
Also, 9 times the number is equal to twice the number obtained by reversing the order of the digits.
Thus, we have
9(10y + x) = 2(10x + y)

⇒ 90y + 9x = 20x + 2y

⇒ 20x + 2y − 90y − 9x = 0

⇒ 11x − 88y = 0

⇒ 11(x − 8y) = 0

⇒ x − 8y = 0 .....(ii)
So, we have the systems of equations

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 x + y = 9,
x - 8y = 0
Here x and y are unknowns.
Substituting x = 8y from the second equation to the first equation, we get
8y + y = 9

⇒ 9y = 9
9
⇒ y =
9

⇒ y = 1

Substituting the value of y in the second equation, we have

x − 8 × 1 = 0

⇒ x − 8 = 0

⇒ x = 8

∴ the number is 10 × 1 + 8 = 18
OR
Given equation is 2x + y = 6
⇒ y = 6 - 2x.......(i)
If, x = 0, y = 6 − 2(0) = 6
x = 3, y = 6 − 2(3) = 0

x 0 3

y 6 0

Points B A
Given equation is 2x − y + 2 = 0
⇒ y = 2x + 2 …(ii)

If, x = 0, y = 2(0) + 2 = 0 + 2 = 2
x = −1, y = 2(−1) + 2 = 0

x 0 -1

y 2 0

Points D C

Plotting 2x + y = 6 and 2x - y + 2= 0, as shown below, we obtain two lines AB and CD respectively intersecting at point, E (1, 4).

Now, A1 = Area of ACE = 1

2
× AC × P E

1
= × 4 × 4 = 8
2

And A2 = Area of BDE = 1

2
× BD × QE

1
= × 4 × 1 = 2
2

∴ A1 : A2 = 8:2 = 4: 1
Area ΔACE 8 4
∴ Ratio of areas of two △s​​​​​​​= Area ΔBDE
=
2
=
1
= 4 : 1

29. Given : A circle with centre O and an external point T and two tangents TP and TQ to the circle, where P, Q are the points of
contact.
To Prove: ∠ PTQ = 2∠ OPQ

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 Proof: Let ∠ PTQ = θ
Since TP, TQ are tangents drawn from point T to the circle.
TP = TQ
∴ TPQ is an isoscles triangle
∴ ∠ TPQ = ∠ TQP = 1

2
(180o - θ) = 90o - θ

Since, TP is a tangent to the circle at point of contact P

∴ ∠ OPT = 90o
∴ ∠ OPQ = ∠ OPT - ∠ TPQ = 90o - (90o - 1

2
θ )= θ

2
= 1

2
∠ PTQ
Thus, ∠ PTQ = 2∠ OPQ
OR
In the given figure, O is the centre of a circle. PT and PQ are tangents to the circle from an external point P. If ∠T P Q = 70°,
then,we have to find ∠T RQ .

We know that the radius and tangent are perpendicular at their point of contact.
∠OT P = ∠OQP = 90°

Now, In quadrilateral OQPT

∠QOT + ∠OT P + ∠OQP + ∠T P Q = 360° [Angle sum property of a quadrilateral]
∠QOT + 90° + 90° + 70° = 360°

250° + ∠QOT = 360°

∠QOT = 110°

We know that the angle subtended by an arc at the centre is double of the angle subtended by the arc at any point on the
circumference of the circle.
1 1
∠T RQ = ∠QOT ⇒ ∠T RQ = × 110° = 55°
2 2

30. Given, 1 + sin2 θ = 3 sin θ cos θ, then we have to prove that tan θ = 1, or 1

2
.
Now, 1 + sin2θ = 3 sinθ cosθ
[Dividing by sin2 θ 0n both sides]
2

⇒ 1

2
+
sin

2
θ
=
3 sin θ cos θ

2
sin θ sin θ sin θ

⇒ cosec2θ + 1 = 3 cotθ
⇒1+ cot2θ + 1 – 3 cotθ = 0
⇒ cot2 θ – 3 cot θ + 2 = 0
⇒ cot2 θ – 2 cot θ –cot θ + 2 = 0
⇒ cot θ(cot θ – 2) –1(cot θ – 2) = 0
⇒ (cotθ – 2) (cot θ – 1) = 0
⇒ cotθ – 2 = 0 or (cot θ – 1) = 0
⇒ cotθ = 2 or cot θ = 1
⇒ tanθ =
1

2
or tan θ = 1
Hence, either, tan θ = 1

2
, or 1
31. Calculation of Median:
Class Interval Frequency c.f.

9.5 - 19.5 2 2

19.5 - 29.5 4 6

29.5 - 39.5 8 14

39.5 - 49.5 9 23

49.5 - 59.5 4 27

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 59.5 - 69.5 2 29

69.5 - 79.5 1 30
n = 30, n

2
= 15, Median class = 39.5 - 49.5
l = 39.5, c. f . = 14, f = 9, h = 10

15−14
Median = 39.5 + ( 9
) × 10

= 39.5 + 1

9
× 10

= 39.5 + 1.11 = 40.61

Section D
32. Given that a train travelling at a uniform speed for 360 km
Let the original speed of the train be x km/hr
Distance 360
Time taken = Speed
=
x

360
Time taken at increased speed = x+5
hours.
According to the question
360 360 48
− =
x x+5 60

1 1 4
360 [ − ] =
x x+5 5

360(x+5−x) 4
or, =
2 5
x +5x
1800 4
or, =
2 5
x +5x

2
⇒ x + 5x − 2250 = 0

2
⇒ x + (50 − 45)x − 2250 = 0

2
⇒ x + 50x − 45x − 2250 = 0

⇒ (x + 50)(x − 45) = 0

Either x = - 50 or x = 45
As speed cannot be negative
∴ Original speed of train = 45 km/hr.

OR
Given,
(x - a)(x - b) + (x - b)(x - c) + (x - c)(x - a) = 0
2 2 2
⇒ x − ax − bx + ab + x − bx − cx + bc + x − cx − ax + ac = 0

2
⇒ 3x − 2ax − 2bx − 2cx + ab + bc + ca = 0

For equal roots B − 4AC = 0 2

or, {−2(a + b + c)} = 4 × 3(ab + bc + ca) 2

or, 4(a + b + c) − 12(ab + bc + ca) = 0 2

or, a + b + c + 2ab + 2bc + 2ac − 3ab − 3bc − 3ac = 0

2 2 2

or, [2a + 2b + 2c − 2ab − 2ac − 2bc] = 0

1

2
2 2 2

or, 1

2
[(a
2
+ b
2
− 2ab) + (b
2
+ c
2 2
− 2bc) + (c + a
2
− 2ac)] = 0

or, 1

2
[(a
2
+ b
2
− 2ab) + (b
2
+ c
2 2
− 2bc) + (c + a
2
− 2ac)] = 0

or, (a − b) + (b − c) + (c − a) = 0 if a ≠ b ≠ c
2 2 2

Since (a − b) > 0, (b − c) > 0(c − a) > 0

2 2 2

Hence, (a − b) 2
= 0 ⇒ a= b

2
(a − c) = 0 ⇒ b = c

2
(c − a) = 0 ⇒ c = a

∴ a= b = c Hence Proved.

33.

∵ △F EC ≅△GBD

or, EC = BD ......(i)
It is given that ∠1 = ∠2
or, AE = AD ( ∵ Isosceles triangle property)...(ii)

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 From ,eqns. (i) and (ii),
AE AD
=
EC DB

or, DE || BC, ( ∵ converse of B.PT)

or, ∠1 = ∠3 and ∠2 = ∠4 ( ∵ Corresponding angles)
Thus in △ADE and △ABC ,
∠A = ∠A

∠1 = ∠3

∠2 = ∠4

△ADE ∼ △ABC ( ∵ AAA criterion of similarity)

△ADE ∼ △ABC Hence proved

34. Cylinder Cone

r= 6

2
= 3 cm r = 3 cm

H = 12 cm l = 5 cm
For cone,
∴ l2 = r2 + h2 + or h2 = l2 – r2
h2 = 52 – 32 = 25 – 9 = 16
−−
⇒ h = √16 = 4 cm

Now, volume of rocket = Volume of cylinder + Volume of cone

2 1 2 2 1
= πr H + πr h = πr [H + h]
3 3

= 3.14 × 3 × 3[12 + 1

3
× 4]

= 3.14 × 3 × 40 = 376.8 cm3

40
= 3.14 × 9[ 3
]

∴ Volume of Rocket = 376.8 cm3

Total surface area of rocket = Curved surface area of cylinder + Curved surface area of cone + Area of base of cylinder [As it is
closed (Given)]
= 2πrH + πrl + πr2 = πr [2H + l + r]
= 3.14 × 3[2 × 12 + 5 + 3]
= 3.14 × 3 × 32
= 301.44 cm2
Hence, the surface area of rocket is 301.44 cm2.
OR
Surface area to colour = surface area of hemisphere + curved surface area of cone
Diameter of hemisphere = 3.5 cm
3.5
So radius of hemispherical portion of the lattu = r = 2
cm = 1.75
3.5
r = Radius of the concial portion = 2
= 1.75
Height of the conical portion = height of top - radius of hemisphere = 5 - 1.75 = 3.25 cm

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 Let I be the slant height of the conical part. Then,
2 2 2
l = h + r
2 2 2
l = (3.25) + (1.75)

2
⇒ l = 10.5625 + 3.0625

2
⇒ l = 13.625
−−−−−
⇒ l = √13.625

⇒ l = 3.69

Let S be the total surface area of the top. Then,

2
S = 2πr + πrl

⇒ S = πr(2r + l)
22
⇒ S = × 1.75(2 × 1.75 + 3.7)
7

= 5.5(3.5 + 3.7)

= 5.5(7.2)

2
= 39.6 cm

Mid-value
Class Interval Frequency fi fi xi
xi
35.
0-20 17 10 170

20-40 f1 30 30f1

40-60 32 50 1600

60-80 f2 70 70f2

80-100 19 90 1710

∑ fi = 68 + f1 + f2 = 120 ∑ fi xi = 3480 + 30f1 + 70f2

given mean = 50
∑ f xi
Mean= ∑f
i

3480+30f1 +70f2
⇒ 50 =
120

⇒ 6000 = 3480 + 30f1 + 70f2

⇒ 30f1 + 70f2 = 252 ...(i)

Also,68 + f 1 + f2 = 120

⇒ f1 = 52 − f2

Substituing in (i), we have

3(52 − f2 ) + 7f2 = 252

⇒ 4f2 =96
⇒ f2=-24
⇒ f1 =52 - 24 =28
Hence, f1=28 and f2=24
Section E
36. Read the text carefully and answer the questions:
Deepa has to buy a scooty. She can buy scooty either making cashdown payment of ₹ 25,000 or by making 15 monthly
instalments as below.
Ist month - ₹ 3425, Ilnd month - ₹ 3225, Illrd month - ₹ 3025, IVth month - ₹ 2825 and so on

(i) 1st installment = ₹3425

2nd installment = ₹3225

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 3rd installment = ₹3025
and so on
Now, 3425, 3225, 3025, ... are in AP, with
a = 3425, d = 3225 - 3425 = -200
Now 6th installment = an = a + 5d = 3425 + 5(-200) = ₹2425
(ii) Total amount paid = 15

2
(2a + 14d)
15 15
= 2
[2(3425) + 14(-200)] = 2
(6850 - 2800)
= 15

2
(4050) = ₹30375
OR
an = a + (n - 1)d given an = 2625
2625 = 3425 + (n - 1) × - 200
⇒ - 800 = (n - 1) × - 200

⇒ 4 = n - 1

⇒ n = 5

So, in 5th installment, she pays ₹2625.

(iii)an = a + (n - 1)d
⇒ a10 = 3425 + 9 × (−200) = 1625
⇒ a11 = 3425 + 10 × (-200) = 1425

a10 + a11 = 1625 + 1425 = 3050

37. Read the text carefully and answer the questions:
In order to facilitate smooth passage of the parade, movement of traffic on certain roads leading to the route of the Parade and
Tableaux ah rays restricted. To avoid traffic on the road Delhi Police decided to construct a rectangular route plan, as shown in the
figure.

(i) Q(x, y) is mid-point of B(-2, 4) and C(6, 4)

−2+6 4+4
∴ (x, y) = ( 2
,
2
) = (
4

2
,
8

2
) = (2, 4)
(ii) Since PQRS is a rhombus, therefore, PQ = QR = RS = PS.
−−−−−−−−−−−−−−− − −−−− − −−
∴ PQ = √(−2 − 2) + (1 − 4) = √16 + 9 = √25 = 5 units
2 2

Thus, length of each side of PQRS is 5 units.

OR
Length of CD = 4 + 2 = 6 units and length of AD = 6 + 2 = 8 units
∴ Length of route ABCD - 2(6 + 8) = 28 units

(iii)Length of route PQRS = 4 PQ

= 4 × 5 = 20 units
38. Read the text carefully and answer the questions:
Skysails is the genre of engineering science that uses extensive utilization of wind energy to move a vessel in the seawater. The
'Skysails' technology allows the towing kite to gain a height of anything between 100 metres - 300 metres. The sailing kite is
made in such a way that it can be raised to its proper elevation and then brought back with the help of a 'telescopic mast' that
enables the kite to be raised properly and effectively.

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Based on the following figure related to sky sailing, answer the following questions:

(i) sin θ = cos(θ - 30o)

cos (90o - θ) = cos (θ - 30o)

∘ ∘
⇒ 90 − θ = θ − 30
∘
⇒ θ = 60

(ii) AB

AC
= sin 60
∘

AB 200 200×2
∴ Length of rope, AC = sin60
o
= √3
= = 230.94 m
√3

OR
AB ∘
= sin 30
AC
AB 150
∴ Length of rope, AC = sin30
o
= 1
= 150 × 2 = 300 m
2

(iii)sin θ = cos(3θ - 30o)

cos(90o - θ) = cos(3θ - 30o)

∘ ∘ ∘
⇒ 90 − θ = 3θ − 30 ⇒ θ = 30

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 Class X Session 2024-25
Subject - Mathematics (Standard)
Sample Question Paper - 5

Time Allowed: 3 hours Maximum Marks: 80

General Instructions:

1. This Question Paper has 5 Sections A, B, C, D and 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
1. If a = (22 × 33 × 54) and b = (23 × 32 × 5) then HCF (a, b) = ? [1]

a) 360 b) 90

c) 180 d) 540
2. The graph of y = f(x) is shown in the figure for some polynomial f(x). The number of zeroes of f(x) are [1]

a) 2 b) 3

c) 4 d) 1
3. A system of linear equations is said to be inconsistent if it has [1]

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 a) one solution b) at least one solution

c) two solutions d) no solution

4. If the equation x2 + 5 kx + 16 = 0 has no real roots then [1]

a) k >
8

5
b) k <
−8

c) −8

5
< k <
8

5
d) k >
−8

5. If the sum of n terms of an A.P. be 3n2 + n and its common difference is 6 then its first term is [1]

a) 2 b) 1

c) 3 d) 4
6. The distance of point P(4, -5) from origin is [1]
−−
a) √40 units b) 1 unit
−−
c) 3 units d) √41 units
7. If (3, –6) is the mid-point of the line segment joining (0, 0) and (x, y), then the point (x, y) is: [1]

a) (6, - 6) b) (6, -12)

c) ( 3
, −3) d) (- 3, 6)
2

8. In the given figure if BP ||C F , DP ||EF ,then AD : DE is equal to [1]

a) 1 : 3 b) 1 : 4

c) 3 : 4 d) 2 : 3
9. Two concentric circles with centre O are of radii 6 cm and 3 cm. From an external point P, tangents PA and PB [1]
are drawn to these circles as shown in the figure. If AP = 10 cm, then BP is equal to

−− −−−
a) √91 b) √119 cm

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 −−− −−−
c) √127 cm d) √109 cm
10. In the given figure, a circle touches the side BC of △ABC at P and touches AB and AC produced at Q and R [1]
respectively. If AQ = 5 cm, then find the perimeter of △ABC.

a) 6 cm b) 10 cm

c) 7 cm d) 11 cm

11. If sinθ + cosθ = p and secθ + cosecθ = q, then q(p2 - 1) = [1]

2q
a) 2p b) 2
p

q
c) 2
d) 2
p

12. Which of the following is true for all values of θ (0 ∘

≤ θ ≤ 90 )
∘
? [1]

a) cosec2θ - sec2θ = 1 b) cos2θ - sin2θ = 1

c) cot2θ - tan2θ = 1 d) sec2θ - tan2θ = 1

13. A kite is flying at a height of 30 m from the ground. The length of string from the kite to the ground is 60 m. [1]
Assuming that there is no slack in the string, the angle of elevation of the kite at the ground is

a) 30° b) 45°

c) 90° d) 60°
14. The minute hand of a clock is 10 cm long. Find the area of the face of the clock described by the minute hand [1]
between 8 am and 8.25 am.

a) 120 cm2 b) 125.5 cm2

c) 130.95 cm2 d) 100 cm2

15. If the perimeter of a sector of a circle of radius 6.5 cm is 29 cm, then its area is [1]

a) 56 cm2 b) 58 cm2

c) 52 cm2 d) 25 cm2

16. A card is drawn at random from a pack of 52 cards. The probability that the drawn card is not a king is [1]

a) b)
9 12

13 13

c) 1

13
d) 4

13

17. What is the probability that a leap year has 52 Mondays? [1]

a) 5

7
b) 6

c) 2

7
d) 4

18. The most frequent value in the data is known as [1]

a) mean b) mode

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 c) all the three d) median
19. Assertion (A): Two identical solid cubes of side 5 cm are joined end to end. The total surface area of the [1]

resulting cuboid is 300 cm2.

Reason (R): Total surface area of a cuboid is 2(lb + bh + lh)

a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct b) Both A and R are true but R is not the
explanation of A. correct explanation of A.

c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true.

20. Assertion (A): The sum of the series with the nth term. tn = (9 - 5n) is (465), when no. of terms n = 15. [1]
Reason (R): Given series is in A.P. and sum of n terms of an A.P. is Sn = n

2
[2a + (n − 1)d]

a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct b) Both A and R are true but R is not the
explanation of A. correct explanation of A.

c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true.

Section B
21. Prove that 2
is irrational. [2]
√7

In Figure, ∠ACB = 90o and CD ⊥ AB. Prove that [2]

2

22. .
BC BD
=
2
AC AD

23. From a point P, the length of the tangent to a circle is 15 cm and distance of P from the centre of the circle is 17 [2]
cm. Then what is the radius of the circle?
24. Prove the trigonometric identity: [2]
2
1+cos θ−sin θ
= cot θ
sin θ(1+cos θ)

OR
3 sin θ+2 cos θ
If 3tanθ = 4, evaluate 3 sin θ−2 cos θ
.
25. In Figure, OACB is a quadrant of a circle with centre O and radius 7 cm. If OD = 3 cm, then find the area of the [2]
shaded region.

OR
The short and long hands of a clock are 4 cm and 6 cm long respectively. Find the sum of distances travelled by their
tips in 2 days. [Take π = 3.14.]
Section C
26. In order to promote reading habits among students, a school organized a Library Week. As part of the [3]
celebration, three genres of books: Biography, Mystery, and Self-help books were bought. For optimum
arrangement, the organizers have stacked the books in such a way that all the books are stored topic-wise and the

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 height of each stack is the same. The number of Biography books is 96, the number of Mystery books is 240 and
the number of Self-help books is 336. Assuming that the books are of the same thickness, determine the number
of stacks of Biography, Mystery, and Self-help books.

27. If α, β are the zeroes of the x2 + 7x + 7, find the value of 1

+
1
− 2αβ . [3]
α β

28. Solve the following system of equation by elimination method: [3]

y y
x

2
−
5
= 4 and x

7
+
15
= 3

OR
In the figure below ABCDE is a pentagon with BE ∥ CD and BC || DE. BC is perpendicular to CD. If the perimeter
of ABCDE is 21 cm, find the Values of x and y.

29. In Fig. l and m are two parallel tangents at A and B. The tangent at C makes an intercept DE between l and m. [3]
Prove that ∠DF E = 90o.

OR
Prove that the tangents drawn at the ends of a chord of a circle make equal angles with chord.
30. Prove the following identity: sin θ

1−cos θ
+
tan θ

1+cos θ
=​​​​secθ ⋅ cos ecθ + cotθ [3]
31. Find the median of the following data. [3]

Class Interval 0 - 10 10 - 20 20 - 30 30 - 40 40 - 50 Total

Frequency 8 16 36 34 6 100

Section D
32. Find the value of m for which the quadratic equation (m + 1)y 2
− 6(m + 1)y + 3(m + 9) = 0 ,m≠ −1 [5]
has equal roots. Hence find the roots of the equation.
OR
The sum of ages of a father and his son is 45 years. Five years ago, the product of their ages (in years) was 124.
Determine their present ages.
33. In the given figure, DEFG is a square and ∠BAC = 90
∘
. [5]
Prove that
i. △AGF ∼ △DBG

ii. △AGF ∼ △EF C

iii. △DBG ∼ △EF C

iv. DE 2
= BD × EC

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34. A well, whose diameter is 7m, has been dug 22.5 m deep and the earth dugout is used to form an embankment [5]
around it. If the height of the embankment is 1.5 m, find the width of the embankment.
OR
In Figure, from a solid cube of side 7 cm, a cylinder of radius 2.1 cm and height 7 cm is scooped out. Find the total
surface area of the remaining solid.

35. The median of the following data is 16. Find the missing frequencies a and b if the total of frequencies is 70. [5]

Class 0-5 5 - 10 10 - 15 15 - 20 20 - 25 25 - 30 30 - 35 35 - 40

Frequency 12 a 12 15 b 6 6 4

Section E
36. Read the text carefully and answer the questions: [4]
The students of a school decided to beautify the school on an annual day by fixing colourful flags on the straight
passage of the school. They have 27 flags to be fixed at intervals of every 2 metre. The flags are stored at the
position of the middlemost flag. Ruchi was given the responsibility of placing the flags. Ruchi kept her books
where the flags were stored. She could carry only one flag at a time.

(a) How much distance did she cover in pacing 6 flags on either side of center point?
(b) Represent above information in Arithmetic progression
OR
How much distance did she cover in completing this job and returning to collect her books?
(c) What is the maximum distance she travelled carrying a flag?
37. Read the text carefully and answer the questions: [4]
The camping alpine tent is usually made using high-quality canvas and it is waterproof. These alpine tents are
mostly used in hilly areas, as the snow will not settle on the tent and make it damp. It is easy to layout and one
need not use a manual to set it up. One alpine tent is shown in the figure given below, which has two triangular

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 faces and three rectangular faces. Also, the image of canvas on graph paper is shown in the adjacent figure.

(a) What is the distance of point Q from y-axis?

(b) What are the coordinates of U?
OR
What is the distance between the points P and Q?
(c) What is the Perimeter of image of a rectangular face?
38. Read the text carefully and answer the questions: [4]
The houses of Ajay and Sooraj are at 100 m distance and the height of their houses is the same as approx 150 m.
One big tower was situated near their house. Once both friends decided to measure the height of the tower. They
measure the angle of elevation of the top of the tower from the roof of their houses. The angle of elevation of

ajay's house to the tower and sooraj's house to the tower are 45o and 30o respectively as shown in the figure.

(a) Find the height of the tower.

(b) What is the distance between the tower and the house of Sooraj?
OR
Find the distance between top of tower and top of Ajay's house?
(c) Find the distance between top of the tower and top of Sooraj's house?

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 Solution
Section A
1.
(c) 180
Explanation: It is given that: a = (22 × 33 × 54) and b = (23 × 32 × 5)
∴ HCF (a, b) = Product of smallest power of each common prime factor in the numbers = 22 × 32 × 5 = 180
2.
(c) 4
Explanation: f(x) intersects the x -axis at 4 points. hence , f(x) has 4 zeroes.
3.
(d) no solution
Explanation: A system of linear equations is said to be inconsistent if it has no solution means two lines are running parallel
and not cutting each other at any point.
4.
−8 8
(c) 5
< k <
5

Explanation: For no real roots, we must have b2 - 4ac < 0.

−8
∴ (25k
2
− 4 × 16) < 0 ⇒ 25k
2
< 64 ⇒ k
2
<
64

25
⇒
5
< k <
8

5
.

5.
(d) 4
Explanation: Sum of n terms of an A.P = 3n2+n
and common difference (d) = 6
Let the first term be a, then
n 2
Sn = [2a + (n − 1)d] = 3n + n
2
n 2
⇒ [2a + (n − 1)6] = 3n + n
2
(3n+1)×2
2 2
2a + 6n − 6 = (3n + n) × = n
n n

⇒ 2a + 6n − 6 = (3n + 1)2 = 6n + 2

⇒ 2a = 6n + 2 − 6n + 6 = 8
8
a= = 4
2

6.
−−
(d) √41 units
−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−− −
Explanation: OP = √(4 − 0) + (0 − (−5)) 2 2

−−−−−−−−
= √(16 + 25)
−−
= √41 units
7.
(b) (6, -12)
Explanation: If (a, b) and (c, d) be the coordinates of any two points, then the coordinates of the mid-point joining those points
(a+c) (b+d)
be ( 2
,
2
) .
The line segment is formed by points are (0, 0) and (x, y), whose mid-point is (3, -6).
Then,
(0+x) (0+y)

2
= 3 and 2
= -6
y
or, x

2
= 3 or, 2
= -6
or, x = 6 or, y = -12
Therefore the required point is (6, -12).
8. (a) 1 : 3
Explanation: Since BP∥ CF,

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 Then, AP

PF
=
AB

BC
[Using Thales Theorem]
AP 2 1
⇒ = =
PF 6 3

Again, since DP∥ EF,

Then, AP
=
PF
[Using Thales Theorem]
AD

DE
AD 1
⇒ =
DE 3

⇒ AD : DE = 1 : 3
9.
−−−
(c) √127 cm
Explanation: Here ∠OAP = 90 [OA ⊥ AP] ∘

∴ In right angled triangle APO,

−−−−−−−−−−
2 2 −−−−−−− −−−
OP = √(10) + (6) = √100 + 36 = √136 cm
Now, again, ∠OBP = 90 [OB ⊥ PB] ∘

∴ In right angled triangle BPO,

−−−−−−−−−−− −
−−− 2 −−−−−− −−−
PB = √(√136) 2
− (9) = √136 − 9 = √127 cm

10.
(b) 10 cm
Explanation: Perimeter of △ABC = AB + BC + AC
= AB + (BP + PC) + AC
= (AB + BQ) + (CR + AC) [∵ BP = BQ, PC = CP]
= AQ + AP = 2 AQ (∵ AQ = AR)
= 2 × 5 = 10 cm
11. (a) 2p
Explanation: Given: sinθ + cosθ = p
squaring both sides we get
sin2θ + cos2θ + cos2θ + 2sinθ cosθ = p2
1 + 2sinθ cosθ = p2(sin2θ + cos2θ = 1)
2sinθ cosθ = p2 - 1 ... (i)
and also secθ + cosecθ = q (given)
1

cosθ
+ =q
sinθ
1

sinθ+cosθ

sinθcosθ
=q
but sinθ + cosθ = p ... (given)
p

sinθcosθ
= q ... (ii)
from (i) and (ii) we get
q(p2 - 1) = 2p
12.
(d) sec2θ - tan2θ = 1
Explanation: ∵ sec2θ = 1 + tan2θ
∴ sec2θ - tan2θ = 1
13. (a) 30°
Explanation: Let AB be the tower and B be the kite.
Let AC be the horizontal and let BC ⊥ AC.
Let ∠ CAB = θ.
BC = 30 m and AB = 60 m. Then,
BC
= sin θ ⇒ sin θ = 30

60
=
1

2
⇒ sin θ = sin 30o ⇒ θ = 30o.
AB

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14.
(c) 130.95 cm2
Explanation: Here the angle swept is 150o. We need to find the area of this sector which subtends 150o at the centre.
θ
So, area = πr 2
×
360
∘

22 2 150
= × 10 ×
7 360

= 130.95 cm2
15.
(c) 52 cm2
Explanation: We know that perimeter of a sector of radius, r = 2r + θ

360
× 2πr …(1)
Therefore, substituting the corresponding values of perimeter and radius in equation (1), we get,
× 2π × 6.5 …(2)
θ
29 = 2 × 6.5 +
360

θ
29 = 2 × 6.5 (1 + × π)
360

29 θ
= (1 + × π)
2×6.5 360

29 θ

2×6.5
− 1 =
360
× π ………(3)
We know that area of the sector = θ

360
× πr
2

From equation (3), we get

29
Area of the sector = ( 2×6.5
− 1) r
2

Substituting r = 6.5 we get,

29
Area of the sector = (
2×6.5
− 1) 6.5
2

2
29×6.5 2
= ( − 6.5 )
2×6.5

29×6.5 2
= ( − 6.5 )
2

29×6.5 2
= ( − 6.5 )
2

= (94.25 − 42.25)

= 52
Therefore, area of the sector is 52 cm2.
16.
(b) 12

13

Explanation: Total number of possible outcomes = 52

Number of king cards in the pack = 4
∴ Number of cards that are not king = 52 - 4 = 48

So, favourable number of outcomes = 48

∴ Required probability = = 48 12

52 13

17. (a) 5

Explanation: No. of days in a leap year = 366

No. of Mondays = 52
Extra days = 366 - 52 × 7
= 366 - 364 = 2
∴ Remaining days in the week = 7 - 2 = 5

∴ Probability of being 52 Mondays in the leap

5
year = 7

18.
(b) mode
Explanation: The most frequent value in the data is known as the Mode. e.g let us consider the following data set:
3,5,7,5,9,5,8,4 the mode is 5 since it occurs most often in data set.
19.
(d) A is false but R is true.
Explanation: A is false but R is true.

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20.
(d) A is false but R is true.
Explanation: A is false but R is true.
Section B
21. Let us assume that 2
is rational. Then, there exist positive co-primes a and b such that
√7

2 a
=
√7 b

– 2b
√7 =
a

As 2b and a are rational numbers.

2b
Then is rational number.
a
–
But √7 is not a rational number.
2
Since a rational number cannot be equal to an irrational number . Our assumption that is rational number is wrong .
√7

Hence 2
is an irrational number
√7

22. △ABC ∼ △CBD (By AA similarity)

AB BC AC
= =
CB BD CD

⇒ CB2 = AB × BD ...(i)
Similarly △ABC ∼ △ACD
AB BC AC
= =
AC CD AD

⇒ AC2 = AB × AD ...(ii)
By (i) and (ii)
2
CB AB×BD BD

2
= AB×AD
= AD
AC

23.

∠ OAP = 90°
in △OAP ,
By applying Pythagoras theorem , we get
2 2 2
⇒ 17 = r + 15

2 2 2
⇒ r = 17 − 15 = (17 − 15)(17 + 15)

= 2 × 32
2
⇒ r = 64 ⇒ r = ±8cm

we should not take negative value because length cannot be negative.

⇒ r = 8cm

24. We have,
2
1+cos θ− sin θ
L.H.S = sin θ(1+cos θ)

2
1− sin θ+cos θ
=
sin θ(1+cos θ)

2
cos θ+cos θ 2 2
= [∵ 1 − sin θ = cos θ]
sin θ(1+cos θ)

cos θ(1+cos θ)
=
sin θ(1+cos θ)

cos θ
=
sin θ
cos θ
= cot θ [∵ = cotθ]
sin θ

= R.H.S
Hence proved.
OR
4
3tanθ = 4 ⇒ tan θ =
3

Given,
3 sin θ+2 cos θ
=
3 sin θ−2 cos θ

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 3 tan θ+2
=
3 tan θ−2
[Dividing numerator and denominator by cos θ]
4
(3× +2)
3 6
= = = 3
4 2
(3× −2)
3

25. Area of quadrant = 1

4
π(7)
2
=
49

4
π cm2
Area of triangle = 1

2
× 7×3= 21

2
cm2
49
Area of shaded region = 4
π −
21

cm2 or cm2
7 7
= 2
(
2
π − 3) 28
OR
The hour hand covers 4 complete circles in 2 days (48 hours)
Distance = 2 × × 4 × 4
22

= 100.57 cm
The minute hand covers = 48 Circles in 2 days (Each hour = 1 circle)
Distance =2 × × 6 × 48 ​
22

= 1810.23 cm
Total distance = 100.57 + 1810.23
= 1910.8 cm
Section C
26. In order to arrange the books as required, we have to find the largest number that divides 96,240 and 336 exactly. Clearly, such a
number is their HCF.
We have,
96=25×3,
240=24×3×5
336=24×3×7
∴ HCF of 96,240 and 336 is 24×3=48
So, there must be 48 books in each stack.
96
∴ Number of stacks of Biography books= 48
​=2
240
Number of stacks of Mystery books= 48
​=5
336
Number of stacks of Self-help books= 48
​=7
27. Let the given polynomial is p(x) =x2 + 7x + 7
Here,a = 1, b = 7, c = 7
∴ α, β are both zeroes of p(x)
−b
∴ α + β =
a
= -7.........(i)
αβ =
c

a
= 7 ...........(ii)
Now,
1 1 β +α
+ − 2αβ = − 2αβ
α β αβ

−7
= − 2 × 7
7

= -1 - 14
= -15
Hence the value of 1

α
+
1

β
− 2αβ is - 15.
28. The given system of equation is
y
= 4 ...(1)
x
−
2 5
y
x

7
+
15
= 3 ...(2)
Multiplying equation (2) by 3, we get
y
= 9 ...(3)
3x
+
7 5

Adding equation (1) and equation (3), we get

x 3x
+ = 13
2 7
13 13×14
⇒ x = 13 ⇒ x = = 14
14 13

Substituting this value of x in equation (2), we get

14 y
+ = 3
7 15

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 y y
⇒ 2 + = 3 ⇒ = 3 − 2
15 15
y
⇒ = 1 ⇒ y = 15
15

So, the solution of the given system of equations is

x = 14, y = 15
Verification ; Substituting x = 14, y = 15.
We find that both the equations (1) and (2) are satisfied as shown below;
x y 14 15
− = − = 7 − 3 = 4
2 5 2 5
x y 14 15
+ = + = 2 + 1 = 3
7 15 7 15

Hence, the solution is correct.

OR

Since BC | | DE and BE | | CD with BC ⊥ CD, BCDE is a rectangle.

Since, BE = CD
∴ x + y = 5 ..(i)

Also, DE = BC = x - y
Since, perimeter of ABCDE is 21
∴ AB + BC + CD+ DE + EA = 21

⇒ 3 + x - y + x + y + x - y + 3 = 21

⇒ 6 + 3x - y = 21

⇒ 3x - y = 15.....(ii)
Adding eqns. (i) and (ii), we get
4x = 20
⇒x = 5

On substituting the value of x in (i), we get

y=0
∴ x = 5 and y = 0.

29.

Since tangents drawn from an external point to a circle are equal. Therefore, DA = DC.
Thus, in triangles ADF and DFC, we have
DA = DC
DF = DF Common]
AF = CF (radii of the circle)
So, by SSS-criterion of congruence, we obtain
ΔADF ≅ΔDF C

⇒ ∠ADF = ∠C DF

⇒ ∠ADC = 2∠C DF ...(i)

Similarly, we can prove that
∠BEF = ∠C EF

⇒ ∠C EB = 2∠C EF .....(ii)
Now, ∠ADC + ∠C EB = 180° (Sum of the interior angles on the same side of transversal is 180o)
⇒ 2∠C DF + 2∠C EF = 180° [ Using equations (i) and (ii) ]

⇒ ∠C DF + ∠C EF = 90°

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 ∵ ∠C DF , ∠C EF and ∠DF E are angles of a triangle
∘ ∘
⇒ 180 − ∠DF E = 90 [
∘
∴ ∠C DF + ∠C EF + ∠DF E = 180
∘
⇒ ∠DF E = 90

OR
Let NM be chord of circle with centre C.
Let tangents at M and N meet at the point O.
Since OM is a tangent
∴ MO ⊥ CM i.e. ∠OMC = 90°
∵ ON is a tangent
∴ ON ⊥ CN i.e. ∠ONC = 90°
Again in ΔCMN , CM = CN = r
∴ ∠CMN = ∠CNM
∴ ∠OMC – ∠CMN = ∠ONC – ∠CNM
⇒ ∠OML ≅ ∠ONL
Thus, tangents make equal angle with the chord.
30. LHS
sin θ tan θ
= +
1−cos θ 1+cos θ
sin θ

sin θ c os θ
= +
1−cos θ 1+cos θ

sin θ sin θ
= +
1−cos θ cos θ(1+cos θ)

sin θ⋅cos θ(1+cos θ)+sin θ(1−cos θ)

=
(1−cos θ) cos θ(1+cos θ)
[ taking LCM ]
2

[Since,(a-b)(a+b) = a2​- b2 ]
sin θ⋅cos θ+sin θ⋅ cos θ+sin θ−sin θ⋅cos θ
=
2
cos θ(1− cos θ)

. [Since, Sin2A + Cos2A = 1 ]

sin θ⋅ cos θ+sin θ
=
2
cos θ⋅ sin θ
2
sin θ⋅ cos θ sin θ
= +
2 2
cos θ⋅ sin θ cos θ⋅ sin θ
cos θ 1
= +
sin θ cos θ⋅sin θ

= cot θ + sec θ . cosec θ

= sec θ . cosec θ + cot θ
= RHS.
Hence, Proved.

31. Class Interval Frequency Cumulative Frequency

0 - 10 8 8

10 - 20 16 24

20 - 30 36 60

30 - 40 34 94

40 - 50 6 100
Here, N = 100 ⇒ N

2
= 50

The cumulative frequency just greater than 50 is 60.

Hence, median class is 20 - 30.
∴ l = 20, h = 10, f = 36, cf = cf of preceding class is 24
N
( −cf )

Now, Median = l + {h ×
2
}
f

(50−24)
= 20 + {10 × }
36

26
= 20 + {10 × }
36

= 20 + 7.22
= 27.2
Thus, the median of the data is 27.2.
Section D
32. In equation (m + 1)y 2
− 6(m + 1)y + 3(m + 9) = 0

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 A = m + 1, B = - 6(m + 1), C = 3(m + 9)
For equal roots, D = B − 4AC = 0 2

2
36(m + 1) − 4(m + 1) × 3(m + 9) = 0

2
⇒ 3 (m + 2m + 1) − (m + 1)(m + 9) = 0

2
⇒ 2m − 4m − 6 = 0

2
⇒ m − 2m − 3 = 0

2
⇒ m − 3m + m − 3 = 0

⇒ m(m − 3) + 1(m − 3) = 0

⇒(m − 3)(m + 1) = 0

∴ m = -1, 3
Neglecting m ≠ −1
∴ m = 3

∴ the equation becomes 4y 2

− 24y + 36 = 0

2
⇒ y − 6y + 9 = 0

⇒ (y − 3)(y − 3) = 0

⇒ (y − 3) = 0 and (y − 3) = 0

∴ roots are y = 3,3

OR
Let the present age of father be x years.
Son's present age = (45 - x) years.
Five years ago:
Father's age = (x - 5) years
Son's age = (45 - x - 5) years = (40 - x) years.
According to question,
∴ (x - 5) (40 - x) = 124

⇒ 40x - x2 - 200 + 5x = 124

⇒ x2 - 45x + 324 = 0
Spilting the middle term,
⇒ x2 - 36x - 9 x + 324 = 0
⇒ x(x - 36) - 9(x - 36) = 0

⇒ (x - 9)(x - 36) = 0

⇒ x = 9, or 36

We can't take father age as 9 years

So, x = 36, we have
Father's present age = 36 years
Son's present age = 9 years
Hence, Father's present age = 36 years and Son's present age = 9 years.
33. Given A △ABC in which ∠BAC = 90 and DEFG is a square. ∘

Proof
i. In △AGF and △DBG , we have
∘
∠GAF = ∠BDG = 90

∠AGF = ∠DBG [corresponidng angles]

[ ∵ GF ∥BC and AB is the transversal]
∴ △AGF ∼ △DBG

ii. In △AGF and △EF C , we have

∘
∠F AG = ∠C EF = 90

∠GF A = ∠F C E [corresponding angles]

[∵ GF ∥BC and AC is the transversal]
∴ △AGF ∼ △EF C

iii. △DBG ∼ △AGF and △AGF ∼ △EF C

⇒ △DBG ∼ △EF C

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 iv. △DBG ∼ △EF C
BD DG
⇒ =
FE EC

⇒
BD

DE
=
DE

EC
[∵ DG = DE and FE = DE).
Hence, DE 2
= BD × EC .
34. According to question
Diameterdiameter of the well = 7m
Radius of the well (r) = m = 3.5m and, height of the well (h) = 22.5 m
7

∴ Volume of the earth dugout = π× (3.5)2 × 22.5 m3 = π × 7

2
×
7

2
×
45

2
m3
Let the width of the embankment be r metres. Clearly, embankment forms a cylindrical shell whose inner and outer radii are 3.5 m
and (r + 3.5) m respectively and height 1.5 m.
∴ Volume of the embankment = Area of ring at top × height of the embankment

= π {(r + 3.5)2 - (3.5)2} × 1.5 m3 = π (r + 7) r × 3

2
m3
But, Volume of the embankment = Volume of the well

3 7 7 45
⇒ πr(r + 7) × = π × × ×
2 2 2 2

⇒ r (r + 7) = 49

4
× 15
⇒ 4r2 + 28r = 735
⇒ 4r2 + 28r - 735 = 0
4r2 + 70x - 42x - 735 = 0
⇒ 2r(2r + 35) - 21(2r + 35) = 0

⇒ (2r + 35)(2r - 21) = 0

⇒ 2r + 35 = 0 or 2r - 21 = 0
−35
⇒ r = or x = 21

2 2
−35

2
is negative, hence neglect this value
⇒ x =
21

2
= 10.5 m
Hence, the width of the embankment is 10.5 m
OR
We have;
A Cube,
length
Cube's Edge
, a = 7 cm
A Cylinder:
Cylinder's Radius, r = 2.1 cm or r = 21

10
cm
Cylinder's Height, h = 7 cm
∵ A cylinder is scooped out from a cube,

∴ TSA of the resulting cuboid:

= TSA of whole Cube - 2 × (Area of upper circle or Area of lower circle) + CSA of the scooped out Cylinder
= 6a2 + 2π rh - 2 × (π r2)
= 6 × (7)2 + 2 × (22 ÷ 7 × 2.1 × 7) - 2 × [22 ÷ 7 × (2.1)2]
= 6 × 49 + (44 ÷ 7 × 14.7) - (44 ÷ 7 × 4.41)
= 294 + 92.4 - 27.72
= 294 + 64.68
= 358.68 cm2
Hence, the total surface area of the remaining solid is 358.68 cm2

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35. Let the missing frequencies are a and b.

Class Interval Frequency fi Cumulative frequency

0-5 12 12

5 - 10 a 12 + a

10 - 15 12 24 + a

15 - 20 15 39 + a

20 - 25 b 39 + a + b

25 - 30 6 45 + a + b

30 - 35 6 51 + a + b

35 - 40 4 55 + a + b = 70
Then, 55 + a + b = 70
a + b = 15 ......(1)
Median is 16, which lies in 15 - 20
So, The median class is 15 - 20
Therefore, l = 15, h = 5, N = 70, f = 15 and cf = 24 + a
Median is 16, which lies in the class 15 - 20. Hence, median class is 15 - 20.
∴ l = 15, h = 5, f = 15, c. f . = 24 + a
N
( −cf )

Now, Median = l + {h ×
2
}
f

(35−24−a)
∴ 16 = 15 + {5 × }
15

11−a
⇒ 16 = 15 + { }
3

11−a
⇒ 1 =
3

⇒3 = 11 − a

⇒a = 8

Now, 55 + a + b = 70
⇒55 + 8 + b = 70

⇒63 + b = 70

⇒ b = 7

Hence, the missing frequencies are a = 8 and b = 7.

Section E
36. Read the text carefully and answer the questions:
The students of a school decided to beautify the school on an annual day by fixing colourful flags on the straight passage of the
school. They have 27 flags to be fixed at intervals of every 2 metre. The flags are stored at the position of the middlemost flag.
Ruchi was given the responsibility of placing the flags. Ruchi kept her books where the flags were stored. She could carry only
one flag at a time.

(i) Distance covered in placing 6 flags on either side of center point is 84 + 84 = 168 m
Sn = [2a + (n - 1)d]
n

6
⇒ S6 = [2 × 4 + (6 − 1) × 4]
2

⇒ S6 = 3[8 + 20]
⇒ S6 = 84
(ii)

Let A be the position of the middle-most flag.

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 Now, there are 13 flags (A1, A2 ... A12) to the left of A and 13 flags (B1, B2, B3 ... B13) to the right of A.
Distance covered in fixing flag to A1 = 2 + 2 = 4 m
Distance covered in fixing flag to A2 = 4 + 4 = 8 m
Distance covered in fixing flag to A3 = 6 + 6 = 12 m
...
Distance covered in fixing flag to A13 = 26 + 26 = 52 m
This forms an A.P. with,
First term, a = 4
Common difference, d = 4
and n = 13
OR
∴ Distance covered in fixing 13 flags to the left of A = S13
Sn = n

2
[2a + (n - 1)d]
13
⇒ S13 = [2 × 4 + 12 × 4]
2

= 13

2
× [8 + 48]
= 13

2
× 56
= 364
Similarly, distance covered in fixing 13 flags to the right of A = 364
Total distance covered by Ruchi in completing the task
= 364 + 364 = 728 m
(iii)Maximum distance travelled by Ruchi in carrying a flag
= Distance from A13 to A or B13 to A = 26 m
37. Read the text carefully and answer the questions:
The camping alpine tent is usually made using high-quality canvas and it is waterproof. These alpine tents are mostly used in hilly
areas, as the snow will not settle on the tent and make it damp. It is easy to layout and one need not use a manual to set it up. One
alpine tent is shown in the figure given below, which has two triangular faces and three rectangular faces. Also, the image of
canvas on graph paper is shown in the adjacent figure.

(i) Coordinates of Q are (9, 5).

∴ Distance of point Q from y-axis = 9 units

(ii) Coordinates of point U are (8, 2).

OR
We have, P(2, 5) and Q (9, 5)
−−−−−−−−−−−−−−− −−−−−
∴ PQ = √(2 − 9) + (5 − 5) = √49 + 0 = 7 units
2 2

(iii)Length of TU = 5 units and of TL = 2 units

∴ Perimeter of image of a rectangular face = 2(5 + 2) = 14 units

38. Read the text carefully and answer the questions:

The houses of Ajay and Sooraj are at 100 m distance and the height of their houses is the same as approx 150 m. One big tower
was situated near their house. Once both friends decided to measure the height of the tower. They measure the angle of elevation

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of the top of the tower from the roof of their houses. The angle of elevation of ajay's house to the tower and sooraj's house to the

tower are 45o and 30o respectively as shown in the figure.

(i) The above figure can be redrawn as shown below:

Let PQ = y
In △PQA,
PQ y
tan 45 = QA
= x

y
1= x

x = y ...(i)
In △PQB,
PQ PQ y
tan 30 = QB
=
x+100
=
x+100
=
x

x+100

1 x
=
√3 x+100

–
x√3= x + 100
x= = 136.61 m
100

√3−1

From the figure, height of tower h = PQ + QR

= x + 150 = 136.61 + 150
h = 286.61 m
(ii) The above figure can be redrawn as shown below:

Distance of Sooraj's house from tower = QA + AB

= x + 100 = 136.61 + 100 = 236.61 m
OR

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 The above figure can be redrawn as shown below:

Distance between top of the tower and top of Ajay's house is PA

In △PQA
sin 45o =
PQ

PA
PQ
⇒ PA = o
sin 45
y –
⇒ PA = 1
= √2 × 136.61

√2

⇒ PA = 193.20 m
(iii)The above figure can be redrawn as shown below:

Distance between top of tower and Top of Sooraj's house is PB

In △PQB
sin 30o =
PQ

PB
PQ
⇒ PB = o
sin 30
y
⇒ PB = 1
= 2 × 136.61

⇒ PB = 273.20 m

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 Class X Session 2024-25
Subject - Mathematics (Standard)
Sample Question Paper - 6

Time Allowed: 3 hours Maximum Marks: 80

General Instructions:

1. This Question Paper has 5 Sections A, B, C, D and 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 carrying 04 marks each.

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 2 marks questions of Section E

8. Draw neat figures wherever required. Take π = wherever required if not stated.
22

Section A
1. If the HCF of 65 and 117 is expressible in the form 65m – 117, then the value of ‘m’ is [1]

a) 3 b) 1

c) 2 d) 4
2. The graph of y = p(x) is given in the adjoining figure. Zeroes of the polynomial p(x) are [1]

−5
a) −5, 2
,
7

2
,7 b) -5, 7
−5 −7
c) -5, 0, 7 d) 2
,
2

3. The number of solutions of two linear equations representing coincident lines is/are [1]

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 a) infinite solution b) 0

c) 1 d) 5

4. The values of k for which the quadratic equation 16x2 + 4kx + 9 = 0 has real and equal roots are [1]

a) 6, - 6 b)
3 3
,−
4 4

c) 36,-36 d) 6, −
1

−− −− −−
5. The next term of the A.P. ,
√18 √32 and √50 is [1]
−− −−
a) √72 b) √84

−− −−
c) √64 d) √80

6. The distance of the point (5, 0) from the origin is [1]

a) 52 b) 5
–
c) 0 d) √5

7. If A(1, 3), B(-1, 2), C(2, 5) and D(x, 4) are the vertices of a ||gm ABCD then the value of x is [1]

a) 0 b) 3

c) 3

2
d) 4
8. In the given figure, DE||BC. If AD = 3 cm, AB = 7 cm and EC = 3 cm, then the length of AE is [1]

a) 4 cm b) 2.25 cm

c) 2 cm d) 3.5 cm
9. If O is the centre of a circle, PQ is a chord and tangent PR at P makes an angle of 60 with PQ, then ∠ POQ is
∘
[1]
equal to

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 a) 110° b) 120°

c) 100° d) 90°
10. In the given figure, O is the centre of the circle. If PA and PB are tangents, then the value of ∠ AQB is [1]

a) 80o b) 60o

c) 50o d) 100o
−−−−−−
11. √
1+cos A
=? [1]
1−cos A

a) cosec A - cot A b) -cosec A cot A

c) cosec A + cot A d) cosec A cot A

12. If 2 cosθ = 1, then the value of θ is [1]

a) 60o b) 30o

c) 45o d) 90o
–
13. A pole 6 m high casts a shadow 2√3 m long on the ground, then the sun’s elevation is [1]

a) 30 ∘
b) 60
∘

c) 45 ∘
d) 90
∘

14. A piece of wire 20cm long is bent into the form of an arc of a circle subtending an angle of 60o at its centre. The [1]

radius of the circle is

a) b)
20 30
cm cm
6+π 6+π

c) 60

π
cm d) 15

6+π
cm

15. If the area of a sector of a circle is of the area of the circle, then the angle at the centre is equal to [1]
7

20

a) 110° b) 100°

c) 130° d) 126°
16. A coin is tossed thrice. The probability of getting at least two tails is [1]

a) b)
4 2

5 3

c) d)
1 1

4 2

17. A card is drawn at random from a pack of 52 cards. The probability that the card is drawn is a black king. [1]

a) b)
11 3

13 13

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 c) 1

26
d) 1

52

18. The mean and median of a statistical data are 21 and 23 respectively. The mode of the data is: [1]

a) 27 b) 23

c) 22 d) 17
19. Assertion (A): A sphere of radius 7 cm is mounted on the solid cone of radius 6 cm and height 8 cm. The [1]

volume of the combined solid is 1737.97 cm3.

Reason (R): Volume of sphere is 4

3
πr
3
.

a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct b) Both A and R are true but R is not the
explanation of A. correct explanation of A.

c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true.

20. Assertion (A): Arithmetic mean between 8 and 12 is 10. [1]
Reason (R): Arithmetic mean between two numbers a and b is given as .
a+b

a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct b) Both A and R are true but R is not the
explanation of A. correct explanation of A.

c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true.

Section B
21. Find by prime factorisation the LCM of the numbers 18180 and 7575. Also, find the HCF of the two numbers. [2]
2

22. △ ABD is a right triangle right-angled at A and AC⊥ BD. Show that
AB

2
=
BD
[2]
AC DC

23. The tangent at a point A of a circle with centre O intersects the diameter PQ of the circle(when extended) at the [2]

point B. If ∠ BAQ = 105o, find APQ.

24. Prove the trigonometric identity: [2]

1 1 2
+ = 2 sec θ
1−sin θ 1+sin θ

OR
Prove that: tan 2
θ − sin
2
θ = tan
2
θ sin
2
θ

25. Find the diameter of the circle whose area is equal to the sum of the areas of two circles having radii 4 cm and 3 [2]
cm.
OR
From a circular piece of carboard of radius 3 cm two sectors of 90° have been cut off. Find the perimeter of the
remaining portion nearest hundredth centimeters. (Take π = 22/7).
Section C
26. In a school there are two sections, namely A and B, of class X. There are 30 students in section A and 28 [3]
students in section B. Find the minimum number of books required for their class library so that they can be
distributed equally among students of section A or section B.
27. Find the zeroes of the quadratic polynomial 7y2 - 11

3
y- 2

3
and verify the relationship between the zeroes and the [3]
coefficients.
28. Solve the pair of linear equations 3x + 4y = 10 and 2x – 2y = 2 by elimination and substitution method. [3]

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 OR
If we add 1 to the numerator and subtract 1 from the denominator, a fraction reduces to 1. It becomes 1

2
if we only
add 1 to the denominator. What is the fraction? Solve the pair of the linear equation obtained by the elimination
method.
29. In the given figure, a triangle ABC is drawn to circumscribe a circle of radius 3 cm, such that the segments BD [3]
and DC into which BC is divided by the point of contact D are of lengths 6 cm and 8 cm respectively. Find the

side AB, if the area of △ABC is 63 cm2

OR
Tangents PA and PB are drawn from an external point P to two concentric circles with centre O and radii 8 cm and 5
cm respectively, as shown in the figure. If AP = 15 cm then find the length of BP.

30. If sinθ + cosθ = p and secθ + cosecθ = q, show that q (p2 - 1) = 2p. [3]

31. Find the median of the following frequency distribution: [3]

Weekly wages (in ₹) 60-69 70-79 80-89 90-99 100-109 110-119

No. of days 5 15 20 30 20 8

Section D
32. A shopkeeper buys a number of books for Rs.1200. If he had bought 10 more books for the same amount, each [5]
book would have cost him Rs.20 less. Find how many books did he buy?
OR
A train travels at a certain average speed for a distance of 54 km and then travels a distance of 63 km at an average
speed of 6 km/h more than the first speed. If it takes 3 hours to complete the total journey, what was its first average
speed?
33. In figure AB ∥ PQ ∥ CD, AB = x units, CD = y units and PQ = z units, prove that 1

x
+
1

y
=
1

z
[5]

34. A solid is in the shape of a right-circular cone surmounted on a hemisphere, the radius of each of them is being [5]
3.5 cm and the total height of solid is 9.5 cm. Find the volume of the solid.

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 OR
A toy is in the form of a cone mounted on a hemisphere of radius 3.5 cm. The total height of the toy is 15.5 cm; find
the total surface area and volume of the toy.
35. The monthly income of 100 families are given as below: [5]

Income in (in ₹.) Number of families

0-5000 8

5000-10000 26

10000-15000 41

15000-20000 16

20000-25000 3

25000-30000 3

30000-35000 2

35000-40000 1

Calculate the modal income.

Section E
36. Read the following text carefully and answer the questions that follow: [4]
Your friend Varun wants to participate in a 200m race. He can currently run that distance in 51 seconds and with
each day of practice it takes him 2 seconds less. He wants to do in 31 seconds.

i. Write first four terms are in AP for the given situations. (1)
ii. What is the minimum number of days he needs to practice till his goal is achieved? (1)

iii. How many second takes after 5th days? (2)

OR
Out of 41, 30, 37 and 39 which term is not in the AP of the above given situation? (2)
37. Read the following text carefully and answer the questions that follow: [4]
There are two routes to travel from source A to destination B by bus. First bus reaches at B via point C and
second bus reaches from A to B directly. The position of A, B and C are represented in the following graph:
Based on the above information, answer the following questions.

Scale: x-axis : 1 unit = 1 km

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 y-axis: 1 unit = 1 km

i. If the fare for the second bus is ₹15/km, then what will be the fare to reach to the destination by this bus? (1)
ii. What is the distance between A and B? (1)
iii. What is the distance between A and C? (2)
OR
If it is assumed that both buses have same speed, then by which bus do you want to travel from A to B? (2)
38. Read the following text carefully and answer the questions that follow: [4]
Vijay lives in a flat in a multi-story building. Initially, his driving was rough so his father keeps eye on his
driving. Once he drives from his house to Faridabad. His father was standing on the top of the building at point
A as shown in the figure. At point C, the angle of depression of a car from the building was 60o. After
accelerating 20 m from point C, Vijay stops at point D to buy ice cream and the angle of depression changed to

30o.

i. Find the value of x. (1)

ii. Find the height of the building AB. (1)
iii. Find the distance between top of the building and a car at position D? (2)
OR
Find the distance between top of the building and a car at position C? (2)

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 Solution

Section A
1.
(c) 2
Explanation: First, find the HCF of 65 and 117
117 = 65 × 1 + 52
65 = 52 × 1 + 13
52 = 13 × 4 + 0 (zero remainder)
Therefore, HCF (117 , 65) is 13
Now,
∴ 65m – 117 = 13
⇒ 65m = 13 + 117

⇒ 65m = 130

⇒ m = 2

2.
(c) -5, 0, 7
Explanation: The graph intersect the x-axis at three distinct Points -5, 0, 7. So, there are three zeroes of P(x) which are -5, 0,
7.
3. (a) infinite solution
Explanation: The number of solutions of two linear equations representing coincident lines are ∞ because two linear
equations representing coincident lines has infinitely many solutions.
4. (a) 6, - 6
Explanation: Given equation is; 16 x2 + 4kx + 9 = 0
Here a =16, b = 4k, c = 9
Now D = b2 − 4ac = (4k)2 − 4× 16× 9 = 16k2 −576
Roots are real and equal if D = 0 i,e. b2 − 4ac = 0
⇒ 16k2 − 576 = 0
⇒ k2 − 36 = 0
⇒ k2 = 36 = (± 6)2
⇒k = ± 6

−−
5. (a) √72
−− −− −−
Explanation: Given: √18 , √32 , √50
– – –
⇒ 3√2, 4√2, 5√2
– – –
∴ d = 4√2 - 3√2 = √2
– –
Therefore, next term is 5√2 + √2
– −−
= 6√2 = √72
6.
(b) 5
−−−−−−−−−−−−−− −
Explanation: Distance from origin = √(5 − 0) − (0 − 0)
2 2

−−
= √25

= 5 units
7.
(d) 4
Explanation:

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 Since ABCD is a ||gm, the diagonals bisect eachother. so
M is the mid- point of BD as well as AC.
1+2 x−1
=
2 2

1+2=x−1
x = 4

8.
(b) 2.25 cm
Explanation: Given, AD = 3 cm, AB = 7 cm, EC = 3 cm.
Let AE = x cm
∴ AC = AE + EC = x + 3 cm

As we know that
AD AE
=
AB AC
3 x
⇒ =
7 x+3

⇒ 3(x + 3) = 7x
⇒ 3x + 9 = 7x
⇒ 7x - 3x = 9
⇒ 4x = 9

⇒ x = = 2.25 cm
9

∴ length of AE = 2.25 cm
9.
(b) 120°
Explanation: Here ∠ RPO = 90°
∠ RPQ = 60° (given)
∴∠ OPQ = 90° - 60° = 30° ∠ PQO = 30° Also [Opposite angles of equal radii] Now, In triangle OPQ,
∘
∠OPQ + ∠PQO + ∠QOP = 180

⇒30° + 30° + ∠ QOP = 180°

⇒ ∠ QOP = 120°

10.
(c) 50o

Explanation:

Since, PA and PB are tangents.

Also, tangent is perpendicular to radius at the point of contact.
∴ ∠ PAO = 90o and ∠ PBO = 90o
In quadrilateral APBO;
∠ APB + ∠ PAO + ∠ PBO + ∠ AOB = 360o

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 80o + 90o + 90o + ∠ AOB = 360o
⇒ ∠ AOB = 100o ⇒ ∠ AQB = 1

2
∠ AOB = 50o
11.
(c) cosec A + cot A
−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−
−−−−−−
1+cos A (1+cos A) (1+cos A) (1+cos A) (1+cos A)
Explanation: √ = √ × = =
1−cos A (1−cos A) (1+cos A) √1− cos 2 A √sin2 A

(1+cos A) 1 cos A
= = ( + ) = (cosec A + cot A)
sin A sin A sin A

12. (a) 60o

Explanation: 60o
13.
(b) 60 ∘

Explanation: Let height = 6m

−−
−
length of shadow = 2√3m
θ is angle of elevation
tanθ = (height) / (shadow length)
6 – –
= √3 = √3
2
π
θ=
3

Angle of inclination is = 60o

14.
(c) 60

π
cm

Explanation: Given: Length of arc = 20 cm

× 2π r= 20
θ
⇒ ∘
360
∘

⇒
360
60
∘
× 2π r= 20
⇒
πr

3
= 20
⇒ r(
π

3
) = 20

⇒ r(
π

3
) = 20
⇒ r= 60

π
cm
15.
(d) 126°
Explanation: We have given that area of the sector is 20
7
of the area of the circle.
Therefore, area of the sector = 7

20
× area of the circle
θ 2 7 2
∴ × πr = × πr
360 20

Now we will simplify the equation as below,

θ 7
=
360 20

Now we will multiply both sides of the equation by 360,

7
∴ θ= × 360
20

∴ θ = 126

Therefore, sector angle is 126 . ∘

16.
(d) 1

Explanation: Total outcomes = = {HHH, TTT, HHT, HTH, HTT, THH, THT, TTH} = 8
Number of possible outcomes (at least two tails) = 4
∴ Required Probability =
4 1
=
8 2

17.
(c) 26
1

Explanation: Total number of outcomes = 52

Favourable outcomes, in this case, = 2 {2 black kings}
Favourable outcomes
∴ P (black king) = = = 2 1

T otal outcomes 52 26

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18. (a) 27
Explanation: We know that
3 Median= Mode + 2 Mean
3 × 23 = Mode + 2 × 21
69 - 42 = Mode
Mode = 27
19. (a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
Explanation: Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
20. (a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
Explanation: Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
Section B
21. 18180 = 22 × 32 × 5 × 101
7575 = 3 × 52 × 101
LCM = 22 × 32 × 52 × 101 = 90900
HCF = 3 × 5 × 101 = 1515
22. Given: △ABD is a right triangle right angled at A and AC⊥ BD.
2
AB BD
To Prove: 2
=
DC
AC

Proof: We know that if a perpendicular is drawn from the vertex of the right angle to the hypotenuse then the triangles on both
sides of the perpendicular are similar to the whole triangle and to each other.
So, △BAD ∼ △BC A .......(i)
and △AC B ∼ △DC A ........(ii)
If two triangles are similar, then the ratio of their corresponding sides are equal.
BA

BC
= [from (i)]
BD

BA

BA2 = BC × BD .......(iii)
Also, =
AC

DC
[from(ii)] BC

AC

AC​2 = DC × BC ......(iv)
2
CB×BD
Hence AB

2
=
DC×BC
AC
2
AB BD
=
2 DC
AC

Hence proved.
23. According to the question,

P AQ = 90
o
[Angle in semicircle]
∴ ∠APQ + ∠1 = 90
∘
[Sum of acute angels of right angle △]
⇒ ∠AP Q + ∠2 = 90
∘
[OA = OQ ∴ ∠ 1 = ∠ 2]
∘
⇒ ∠APQ + (∠BAQ − ∠BAO) = 90

∘ ∘ ∘
⇒ ∠AP Q + (105 − 90 ) = 90 [∵ OA ⊥ AB]

∘ ∘ ∘
⇒ ∠APQ = 90 − 15 = 75

24. 1
+
1
= 2 sec
2
θ
1−sin θ 1+sin θ
1 1
L.H.S. = +
1−sin θ 1+sin θ

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 1+sin θ+1−sin θ 2
= =
(1−sin θ)(1+sin θ) 2
1− sin θ

2 2 2
= [∵ 1 − sin θ = cos θ]
2
cos θ

= 2 sec
2
θ [∵ sec(x) = 1
]
cos(x)

= R.H.S. Proved
OR
2 2 2 2
tan θ − sin θ = tan θ sin θ

R.H.S. = tan2θ.sin2θ
= tan2θ(1 – cos2θ) [∵ sin 2
θ = 1 − cos
2
θ]

= tan2θ– tan2θcos2θ
2 2
2 sin θ 2 2 sin θ
= tan θ − ⋅ cos θ [∵ tan θ = ]
2 2
cos θ cos θ

= tan2θ– sin2θ= L.H.S.

Hence proved.
25. Let the radius of the large circle be R.
Then, we have
Area of large circle of radius R = Area of a circle of radius 4 cm + Area of circle of radius 3 cm
2 2 2
⇒ πR = (π × 4 + π × 3 )

2
⇒ πR = (16π + 9π)

2
⇒ πR = 25π

⇒ R2 =
25
⇒ R = 5 cm

⇒ Diameter = 2R = 10 cm

OR
Radius of the circular piece of cardboard(r) = 3 cm
∴ Two sectors of 90 each have been cut off
∘

∴ We get a semicircular cardboard piece

∴ Perimeter of arc ACB

= (2πr) = πr
1

= 22

7
× 3 =
66

7
= 9.428 cm
Section C
26. As per question, the required number of books are to be distributed equally among the students of section A or B.
There are 30 students in section A and 28 students in section B.
So, the number of these books must be a multiple of 30 as well as that of 28.
Consequently, the required number is LCM(30, 28).
Now, 30 = 2 × 3 × 5
and 28 = 22 × 7 .
∴ LCM(30, 28) = product of prime factors with highest power
= 22 × 3 × 5 × 7
= 4 × 3 ×5 × 7
= 420
Hence, the required number of books = 420.
27. p(y) = 7y2 - 11

3
y- 2

3
= 1

3
(21y2 - 11y - 2)
= 1

3
(21y2 - 14y + 3y - 2)
= 1

3
[7y (3y - 2) + 1 (3y - 2)]
= 1

3
[(7y + 1)(3y - 2)]
∴ Zeroes are 2

3
,- 1

Sum of Zeroes = 2

3
- 1

7
= 11

21
−b

a
= 11

21
−b
∴ sum of zeroes = a
−1
Product of Zeroes = ( )(- 2

3 7
)=- 2

21

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 c

a
=- 2

3
( )=-
1

7
2

21

∴ Product = c

28. 1. By Elimination method,

The given system of equation is :
3 x + 4 y = 10 ...................(1)
2 x - 2 y = 2 ...................(2)
Multiplying equation(2) by 2, we get
4 x - 4 y = 4 ...................(2)
Adding equation (1) and equation (3), we get
7 x = 14
14
∴ x = = 2
7

Substituting this value of x in equation (2), we get

2(2) - 2y = 2
⇒ 4 − 2y = 2

⇒ 2y = 4 − 2

⇒ 2y = 2
2
⇒ y = = 1
2

So, the solution of the given system of equation is

x = 2, y = 1
2. By Substitution method,
The given system of equation is:
3 x + 4 y = 10.................(1)
2 x - 2 y = 2....................(2)
From equation(1)
3x = 10 − 4y

10−4y
x = ( )
3

Put value of x in equation (2),

2x − 2y = 2

10−4y
2( ) − 2y = 2
3

2(10−4y)−2y(3)
= 2
3

20 − 8y − 6y = 6

−14y = −14

y=1
Putting value of y = 1 in equation (2)
2x - 2 = 2
x=2
Therefore, x = 2, y = 1 is the solution.
Verification: Substituting x = 2, y = 1, we find that both the
equation(1) and (2) are satisfied shown below:
3x + 4y = 3(2) + 4(1) = 6 + 4 = 10

2x − 2y = 2(2) − 2(1) = 4 − 2 = 2

Hence, the solution is correct.

OR
Let the fraction be x

Then, according to the question,

x+1
= 1 ......(1)
y−1

y+1
x
=
1

2
.........(2)
⇒ x + 1 = y - 1 ...........(3)
2x = y + 1................(4)
⇒ x - y = - 2................(5)

2x - y = 1......................(^)

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 Substituting equation (5) from equation (6), we get x =3
Substituting this value of x in equation (5), we get
3 - y = -2
⇒ y=3+2
⇒ y = 5

Hence, the required fraction is 3

Verification: Substituting the value of x = 3 and y = 5,

we find that both the equations(1) and ( 2) are satisfied as shown below:
x+1 3+1 4
= = = 1
y−1 5−1 4

x 3 3 1
= = =
y+1 5+1 6 2

Hence, the solution is correct.

29. We know that the lengths of tangents drawn from an exterior point to a circle are equal
∴ AE = AF = x cm (say);
BD = BF = 6 cm;
CD = CE = 8 cm
And so, AB = AF + BF = (x + 6) cm; BC = BD + CD = 14 cm;
CA = CE + AE = (x + 8) cm.
Join OE and OF and also OA, OB and OC.
∴ ar(△ABC ) = ar(△OAB) + ar(△OBC ) + ar(△OC A)
1 1 1
⇒ 63 = ( × AB × OF ) + ( × BC × OD) + ( × C A × OE)
2 2 2
1 1 1
⇒ 63 = { × (x + 6) × 3} + ( × 14 × 3) + { × (x + 8) × 3}
2 2 2
3
⇒ 63 = × (2x + 28) ⇒ x = 7
2

∴ AB = (x + 6)cm = (7 + 6)cm = 13 cm
OR

We have
OA ⊥ AP and OB ⊥ BP [∴ the tangent at any point of a circle is perpendicular to the radius through the point of contact].

Join OP.
In right ∆OAP,
we have
OA = 8 cm, AP = 15 cm.
∴OP2 = OA2 + AP2 [by Pythagoras' theorem]
−−− −−−−− −−
⇒ OP= √O A + AP
2 2

−− −−−−−
2 2
= √8 + 15 cm
−−−
= √289cm = 17 cm

In right △OBP,
we have
OB = 5 cm,
OP = 17 cm
∴OP2= OB2+ BP2 [by Pythagoras' theorem]
−−−−−− − −−−
⇒ BP = √O P
2 2
− OB
−−− −−−−
2 2
= √17 − 5 cm
−−−
= √264cm
−−−
Thus, the length of BP = √264cm

= 16.25cm (approx).

30. We have, p = sinθ + cosθ and q = secθ + cosecθ

∴ LHS = q(p2 -1 ) = (secθ + cosecθ) {(sinθ + cosθ)2 - 1 }

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 =( 1

cos θ
+
sin θ
1
) {sin
2
θ + cos
2
θ + 2 sin θ cos θ − 1}

sin θ+cos θ
=( cos θ sin θ
) (1 + 2 sin θ cos θ − 1)

sin θ+cos θ
=( ) (2 sin θ cos θ) = 2(sin θ + cos θ) = 2p = RHS
cos θ sin θ

31. Here, the frequency table is given in inclusive form. So, we first transform it into exclusive form by subtracting and adding h

2
to
the lower and upper limits respectively of each class, where h denotes the difference of lower limit of a class and the upper limit
of the previous class.
Here, h = 1 So, = 0.5 h

Transforming the above table into exclusive form and preparing the cumulative frequency table, we get:-
Weekly wages (in ₹) No of workers Cumulative frequency

59.5-69.5 5 5

69.5-79.5 15 20

79.5-89.5 20 40

89.5-99.5 30 70

99.5-109.5 20 90

109.5-119.5 8 98

N = Σf = 98i

We have, N(Total frequency) = 98 Or, h

2
= 49
The cumulative frequency just greater than h

2
is 70 and the corresponding class is 89.5-99.5. So, 89.5-99.5 is the median class.
Now,
l = 89.5 (lower limit of median class),
h = 10 (length of interval of median class),
f = 30 (frequency of median class)
F = 40 (cumulative frequency of the class just preceding the median class)
Now, Median is given by:-
N
−f

=l+ 2

F
× h
49−40
= 89.5 + 30
× 10
= 89.5 + 3 = 92.5
Section D
32. Let number of books the shopkeeper buys = x
Price of each book = Rs 1200

cost of each book when x +10 books are bought = RS 1200

x+10

According to given question,

1200
−
x
= 20 1200

x+10

1200( 1

x
−
x+10
1
) = 20
(
1

x
−
x+10
1
) = 20

1200

(x+10)−x
= 60
1

x(x+10)

2
x +10x
x +10- x = 60

600 = x + 10x 2

x + 10x - 600 = 0
2

Here, it is quadratic equation

x + 30x - 20x - 600 = 0
2

x (x +30) -20(x +30) = 0

(x +30) (x -20) = 0
either
(x +30) =0 or (x -20) = 0
x = -30 or x = 20
x = -30, is not possible because the number of books can't be negative.

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 so, number of books = x = 20.
OR
Let the speed of the train be x km/hr for first 54 km and for next 63 km, speed is (x + 6) km/hr.
According to the question
54 63
+ = 3
x x+6

54(x+6)+63x
= 3
x(x+6)

or, 54x + 324 + 63x = 3x(x + 6)

or, 117x + 324 = 3x + 18x 2

or, 3x − 99x − 324 = 0

2

or, x − 33x − 108 = 0

2

or, x − 36x + 3x − 108 = 0

2

or, x(x - 36) + 3(x - 36) = 0

(x - 36)(x + 3) = 0
x = 36
x = - 3 rejected.
(as speed is never negative)
Hence First speed of train = 36 km/h
33. Let BQ = a units, DQ = b units

∵ PQ ∥ AB ∴ ∠1 = ∠2 ,
and ∠ADB = ∠P DQ
∴ △ADB ∼ △PDQ

Similarly △BC D ∼ △BP Q

∵ △ADB ∼ △P DQ
AB BD
∴ =
PQ DQ

x a+b
=
z b
x

z
=
a

b
+ 1 ⇒
x

z
− 1 =
a

b
..(i)
Also, △BC D ∼ △BP Q
BD CD a+b y
∴ = ⇒ =
BQ PQ a z

b y b y
1 + = ⇒ = − 1
a z a z
y−z
⇒
b

a
=
z
⇒
a

b
=
y−z
z
..(ii)
From (i) and (ii)
x z x z
− 1 = ⇒ = + 1
z y−z z y−z

x z+y−z
=
z y−z

x y z y−z
= ⇒ =
z y−z x y

z z
= 1 −
x y

1 1 1 1 1 1
z( ) = z( − ) ⇒ = −
x z y x z y

⇒
1

x
+
1

y
=
1

z
(Hence proved)

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34.

From the given figure,

Height (AB) of the cone = AC - BC (Radius of the hemisphere)
Thus, height of the cone = Total height - Radius of the hemisphere
= 9.5 - 3.5
= 6 cm
Volume of the solid = Volume of the cone + Volume of the hemisphere
1 2 2 3
= ( πr h) + ( πr )
3 3

1 2
= πr (h + 2r)
3
1 22
= × × 3.5 × 3.5(6 + 2 × 3.5)
3 7
1 22
= × × 3.5 × 3.5 × 13
3 7

= 166.83 cm3
Thus, total volume of the solid is 166.83 cm3.
OR
The Radius of the toy (r) = 3.5 cm
Total height of the toy = 15.5 cm
∴ Height of the conical part is = 15.5 - 3.5 = 12 cm

Slant height of the conical part (l)

−− −−−− −−−−−−−−−− −
2 2 2 2
= √r + h = √(3.5) + (12)
−−−−−−−− − −−−−−
= √12.25 + 144 = √156.25 = 12.5cm

i. Now total surface area of the toy = curved surface area of conical part + curved surface area of hemipherical part
2
= πrl + 2πr = πr(l + 2r)

=
22

7
× 3.5(12.5 + 2 × 3.5) cm2
= 11 (12.5 + 7) = 11 × 19.5 cm2
= 214.5 cm2
ii. Volume of the toy = 1

3
2
πr h +
2

3
3
πr

1 2
= πr (h + 2r)
3
1 22 2 3
= × (3.5) (12 + 2 × 3.5)cm
3 7
1 22 3
= × × 12.25(12 + 7)cm
3 7
22 3
= × 1.75 × 19cm
3

=
731.5

3
= 243.83 cm3
35. class 10000 - 15000 has the maximum frequency,
so it is the modal class.

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 ∴ l = 10000, h = 5000, f = 41, f1 = 26 and f2 = 16
f −f1
Mode = l + 2f − f1 − f2
× h
41−26
= 10000 + 2(41)−26−16
× 5000
15
= 10000 + 40
× 5000
= 10000 + 1875
= 11875
Section E
36. i. 51, 49, 47, ... 31 AP
d = -2
First 4 terms of AP are: 51, 49, 47, 45 ...
ii. 51, 49, 47, ... 31 AP
d = -2
tn = a +(n - 1)d
31 = 51 + (n - 1) (-2)
31 = 51 - 2n + 2
31 = 53 - 2n
31 - 53 = -2n
-22 = -2n
n = 11
i.e., he acheived his goal in 11 days.
iii. 51, 49, 47, ... 31 AP
d = -2
t6 = a + (n - 1)d
= 51 + (6 - 1)(-2)
= 51 + (-10)
= 41 sec
OR
The given AP is
51, 49, 47, 45, 43, 41, 39, 37, 35, 33, 31, 29
∴ 30 is not in the AP.

37. i. Distance travelled by second bus = 7.2 km

∴ Total fare = 7.2 × 15 = ₹08
− −−−−−−−−−−−−− −
ii. Required distance = √(2 + 2) + (3 + 3) 2 2

−− −−−− −−−−−− −−
2 2
= √4 + 6 = √16 + 36 = 2√13 ≈ km 7.2 km
−−−−−−−−−−−−−− −
iii. Required distance =
√(3 + 2)2 + (2 + 3)2
−− −−−− –
= 2 2
√5 + 5 = 5√2 km
OR
Distance between B and C
−−−−−−−−−−−−−−− −−−− –
= √(3 − 2) + (2 − 3) = √1 + 1 = √2 km
2 2

Thus, distance travelled by first bus to reach to B

– – –
= AC + CB = 5√2 + √2 = 6√2 km ≈ 8.48 km
and distance travelled by second bus to reach to B
−−
= AB = 2√13 km = 7.2 km
∴ Distance of first bus is greater than distance of the cond bus, therefore second bus should be chosen.
38. i. The above figure can be redrawn as shown below:

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 From the figure,
let AB = h and BC = x
In △ABC,
tan 60 = AB

BC
=
h

–
√3 = h

x
–
h= √3x ...(i)
In △ABD,
tan 30 = AB

BD
=
x+20
h

√3x
1
= x+20
[using (i)]
√3

x + 20 = 3x
x = 10 m
ii. The above figure can be redrawn as shown below:

– –
Height of the building, h = √3x = 10√3 = 17.32 m
iii. The above figure can be redrawn as shown below:

Distance from top of the building to point D.

In △ABD
sin 30o = AB

AD
AB
⇒ AD =
0
sin 30

10√3
⇒ AD =
1

2
–
⇒ AD = 20√3m
OR
The above figure can be redrawn as shown below:

Distance from top of the building to point C is

In △ABC
sin 60o = AB

AC
AB
⇒ AC =
0
sin 60

10√3
⇒ AC =
√3

⇒ AD = 20 m

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 Class X Session 2024-25
Subject - Mathematics (Standard)
Sample Question Paper - 7

Time Allowed: 3 hours Maximum Marks: 80

General Instructions:

1. This Question Paper has 5 Sections A, B, C, D and 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 carrying 04 marks each.

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 2 marks questions of Section E

8. Draw neat figures wherever required. Take π = wherever required if not stated.
22

Section A
1. The number
√5+√2
is [1]
√5−√2

a) an irrational number b) an integer

c) not a real number d) a rational number

2. The graph of y = f(x) is shown in the figure for some polynomial f(x). [1]

The number of zeroes of f(x) is

a) 3 b) 4

c) 0 d) 2
3. The number of solutions of two linear equations representing intersecting lines is/are [1]

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 a) 1 b) 2

c) 0 d) ∞

4. The product of two consecutive even integers is 528. The quadratic equation corresponding to the above [1]
statement, is

a) x (x + 2) = 528 b) 2x (2x + 1) = 528

c) (1 + x) 2x = 528 d) 2x (x + 4) = 528

5. If the sum of n terms of an A.P. is 3n2 + 5n then which of its term is 164? [1]

a) 27th b) none of these.

c) 28th d) 26th
6. The distance of a point from the x-axis is called [1]

a) due point b) origin

c) abscissa d) ordinate
7. If the point C(k, 4) divides the join of the points .4(2, 6) and B(5,1) in the ratio 2:3 then the value of k is [1]

a) 16 b) 28

c) d)
8 16

5 5

8. Find the value of a given figure. [1]

a) 12 cm. b) 6 cm.

c) 10 cm. d) 15 cm.
9. In the given figure, from an external point P, two tangents PQ and PR are drawn to a circle of radius 4 cm with [1]

centre O. If ∠ QPR = 90o, then length of PQ is:

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 a) 3 cm b) 4 cm
–
c) 2 cm d) 2√2 cm
10. How many tangents can be drawn to a circle from a point on it? [1]

a) Two b) Zero

c) Infinite d) One

11. If x = a cosθ and y = b sinθ , then the value of b2x2 + a2y2 is [1]

a) a + b b) a2b2

c) a - b d) ab
12. sin θ

1−cot θ
+
cos θ

1−tan θ
is equal to [1]

a) sinθ + cosθ b) sinθ - cosθ

c) 0 d) 1
13. The top of a broken tree has its top end touching the ground at a distance 15 m from the bottom, the angle made [1]
by the broken end with the ground is 30o. Then length of broken part is
–
a) 10 m b) 10√3 m
– –
c) √3 m d) 5√3 m

14. Find the area of the sector of a circle having radius 6 cm and of angle 30o. [1]

a) 8.42 cm2 b) 9 cm2

c) 9.42 cm2 d) 9.52 cm2

15. A piece of wire 20cm long is bent into the form of an arc of a circle subtending an angle of 60o at its centre. The [1]

radius of the circle is

a) 20

6+π
cm b) 30

6+π
cm

c) 60

π
cm d) 15

6+π
cm

16. In a family of two children, the probability of having at least one girl is: [1]

a) 1

2
b) 2

c) 3

4
d) 1

17. If a letter of English alphabet is chosen at random, then the probability of this letter to be a consonant is: [1]

a) 11

13
b) 10

13

c) 21

26
d) 5

26

18. The marks obtained by 9 students in Mathematics are 59, 46, 31, 23, 27, 40, 52, 35 and 29. The mean of the data [1]

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 is

a) 30 b) 41

c) 23 d) 38
19. Assertion (A): In a solid hemisphere of radius 10 cm, a right cone of same radius is removed out. The surface [1]

area of the remaining solid is 570.74 cm2 [Take π = 3.14 and √2 = 1.4]
–

Reason (R): Reason (R): Expression used here to calculate Surface area of remaining solid = Curved surface
area of hemisphere + Curved surface area of cone

a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct b) Both A and R are true but R is not the
explanation of A. correct explanation of A.

c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true.

20. Assertion (A): The sum of the first n terms of an AP is given by Sn = 3n2 - 4n. Then its nth term an = 6n - 7 [1]

Reason (R): nth term of an AP, whose sum to n terms is Sn, is given by an = Sn - Sn - 1

a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct b) Both A and R are true but R is not the
explanation of A. correct explanation of A.

c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true.

Section B
–
21. Prove that 5√2 is irrational. [2]
22. ABCD is a parallelogram and E is a point on BC. If the diagonal BD intersects AE at F, prove that [2]
AF × F B = EF × F D .

23. In the given figure, common tangents AB and CD to the two circles with centres O1 and O2 intersect at E. Prove [2]

that AB = CD.

24. If sin (A + B) = 1 and cos (A – B) = 1, find A and B. [2]

OR
Prove the trigonometric identity: sec4θ - sec2θ = tan4θ + tan2θ .
25. In the given figure, two concentric circles with centre O are shown. Radii of the circles are 2 cm and 5 cm [2]
respectively. Find the area of the shaded region.

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 OR
Reeti prepares a Rakhi for her brother Ronit. The Rakhi consists of a rectangle of length 8 cm and breadth 6 cm
inscribed in a circle as shown in the figure. Find the area of the shaded region. (Use π = 3⋅ 14)

Section C
26. On morning walk, three persons step off together and their steps measure 40 cm, 42 cm and 45 cm, respectively. [3]
What is the minimum distance each should walk so that each can cover the same distance in complete steps?
27. The angle of elevation of a jet plane from a point A on the ground is 60°. After a flight of 30 seconds, the angle [3]
–
of elevation changes to 30°. If the jet plane is flying at a constant height of 3600√3 m, find the speed of the jet
plane.
28. Solve: [3]
1 1 1 3
+ = 1 ,x ≠ ,5
2x−3 x−5 9 2

OR
At t minutes past 2 pm the time needed by the minutes hand of a clock to show 3 pm was found to be 3 minutes less
2

than minutes. Find t.

t

29. If radii of the two circles are equal, prove that AB = CD where AB and CD are common tangents. [3]
OR
In the given figure, PT and PS are tangents to a circle with centre O, from a point P, such that PT = 4 cm and ∠ TPS =

60o. Find the length of the chord TS. Also, find the radius of the circle.

30. If secθ + tanθ = p, show that

p −1
= sin θ [3]
2
p +1

31. Find the mean of the following frequency distribution: [3]

Class Frequency

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 0-10 12

10-20 18

20-30 27

30-40 20

40-50 17

50-60 6

Section D
32. Points A and B are 70 km. apart on a highway. A car starts from A and another car starts from B simultaneously. [5]
If they travel in the same direction, they meet in 7 hours, but if they travel towards each other, they meet in one
hour. Find the speed of the two cars.
OR
Ved travels 600 km to his home partly by train and partly by car. He takes 8 hours if he travels 120 km by train and
the rest by car. He takes 20 minutes longer if he travels 200 km by train and the rest by car. Find the speed of the train
and the car.
33. In a trapezium ABCD, AB | | DC and DC = 2AB. EF | | AB, where E and F lie on BC and AD respectively such [5]
that . Diagonal DB intersects EF at G. Prove that, 7EF = 11AB.
BE 4
=
EC 3

34. The sum of four consecutive numbers in A.P. is 32 and the ratio of the product of the first and last terms to the [5]
product of two middle terms is 7 : 15. Find the number.
OR
If the ratio of the sum of the first n terms of two APs is (7n +1): (4n + 27) then find the ratio of their 9th terms.
35. The following table shows the ages of the patients admitted in a hospital during a month: [5]

Age(in years) 6 - 15 16 - 25 26 - 35 36 - 45 46 - 55 56 - 65

Number of patients 6 11 21 23 14 5

Find the mode and the mean of the data given above. Compare and interpret the two measures of central
tendency.
Section E
36. Read the following text carefully and answer the questions that follow: [4]
Aashish and his family went for a vacation to Manali. There they had a stay in tent for a night. Aashish found
that the tent in which they stayed is in the form of a cone surmounted on a cylinder. The total height of the tent is
42 m, diameter of the base is 42 m and height of the cylinder is 22 m.

i. What is curved surface area of cone? (1)

ii. If each person needs 126 m2 of floor, then how many persons can be accommodated in the tent? (1)
iii. What is the curved surface area of cylinder? (2)
OR

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 How much canvas required to make a tent? (2)
37. Read the following text carefully and answer the questions that follow: [4]
Two friends Govind and Pawan decided to go for a trekking. During summer vacation, they went to Panchmarhi.
While trekking they observed that the trekking path is in the shape of a parabola. The mathematical
representation of the track is shown in the graph.

i. What are the zeroes of the polynomial whose graph is given? (1)
ii. What will be the expression of the given polynomial p(x)? (1)
iii. What is the product of the zeroes of the polynomial which represents the parabola? (2)
OR

In the standard form of quadratic polynomial, ax2 + bx + c, whar are a, b, and c? (2)
38. Read the following text carefully and answer the questions that follow: [4]
Some students were asked to list their favourite colour. The measure of each colour is shown by the central angle
of a pie chart given below:

i. If a student is chosen at random, then find the probability of his/her favourite colour being white? (1)
ii. What is the probability of his/her favourite colour being blue or green? (1)
iii. If 15 students liked the colour yellow, how many students participated in the survey? (2)
OR
What is the probability of the favourite colour being red or blue? (2)

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 Solution
Section A
1. (a) an irrational number
√5+ √2
Explanation:
√5− √2

√5+ √2 √5+ √2
= ×
√5− √2 √5+ √2
2
( √5+ √2)
= 2 2
( √5) − ( √2)

2 2
( √5) + ( √2) +2× √5× √2
= 5−2

5+2+2√10
= 3

7+2√10
= 3
−− – –
Here √10 = √2 × √5
– –
Since √2 and √5 both are an irrational number
√5+ √2
Therefore, is an irrational number.
√5− √2

2.
(c) 0
Explanation: Here y = f(x) is not intersecting or touching the X-axis.
∴ Number of zeroes of f(x) = 0
3. (a) 1
Explanation: The number of solutions of two linear equations representing intersecting lines is 1 because two linear equations
representing intersecting lines has a unique solution.
4. (a) x (x + 2) = 528
Explanation: Let the first number = x
Second number = x + 2
According to question
x(x + 2) = 528
5. (a) 27th
Explanation: Sum of n terms of an A.P = 3n2+5n
Let a be the first term and d be the common difference
2
Sn = 3n + 5n

2
∴ S1 = 3(1) + 5 × 1 = 3 + 5 = 8

2
S2 = 3(2) + 5 × 2 = 12 + 10 = 22

∴ First term (a)=8

a2 = S2 − S1 = 22 − 8 = 14

∴ d = a2 − a1 = 14 − 8 = 6

Now an = a + (n - 1)d
⇒ 164 = 8 + (n − 1) × 6

⇒ 6n - 6 = 164 - 8 = 156
⇒ 6n = 156 + 6 = 162
162
⇒n = = 27
6

∴ 164 is 27th term

6.
(d) ordinate
Explanation: The distance of a point from the x-axis is the y (vertical) coordinate of the point and is called ordinate.
7.
16
(d) 5

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 Explanation: By Section Formula,
2(5)+3(2)
The X-coordinate of C = 2+3
16
⇒ K= 5

8.
(c) 10 cm.
Explanation: Here, ∠ CAD = 180 − (130 + 25 ) = 25o ∘ ∘ ∘

Now, since ∠ CAD = ∠ DAB, therefore, the AD is the bisector of ∠ BAC.

Since the internal bisector of an angle of a triangle divides the opposite side internally in the ratio of the sides containing the
angle.
BD AB x 15
∴ = ⇒ =
DC AC 6 9

⇒x =
15×6

9
= 10 cm

9.
(b) 4 cm
Explanation: Join OR & OQ
Now PQOR becomes a quadrilateral
∠QPR = 90o (given)
PQ = PR (∵ tangent from external point)
OQ = OR = (radius of same circle)
∠ OQP = ∠ ORP = 90o (∵ tangents and radius are perpendicular)
∴ ∠ QOR = 360o - ∠ OQP - ∠ QPR - ∠ ORP
∠ QOR = 360o - 90 - 90 - 90
∠ QOR = 90o
∴ PQOR becomes a square

sides of a square are same

∴ PQ = 4 cm
10. (a) Two
Explanation: Two
11.
(b) a2b2
Explanation: Given: x = a cosθ and y = b sinθ
∴ b2x2 + a2y2
= b2(a cosθ)2 + a2(b sinθ)2
= b2a2 cos2θ + a2b2sin2θ
⇒ b2x2 + a2y2
= a2b2(cos2θ + sin2θ)
= a2b2
[∵ sin2θ + cos2θ = 1]
12. (a) sinθ + cosθ
Explanation: We have, sin θ
+
cos θ
=
sin θ

c os θ
+
cos θ

sin θ
1−cot θ 1−tan θ
1− 1−
sin θ c os θ

sin θ×sin θ cos θ×cos θ

= +
sin θ−cos θ cos θ−sin θ
2 2
sin θ cos θ
= −
sin θ−cos θ sin θ−cos θ
2 2
sin θ− cos θ
=
sin θ−cos θ

(sin θ+cos θ)(sin θ−cos θ)

=
sin θ−cos θ

= sin θ + cos θ

13.
–
(b) 10√3 m
Explanation: Let the length of broken part (BC) = x

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 In △ABC,
cos 30o = 15

√3
⇒ x× 2
= 15
– –
⇒ x= 5√3 × 2 = 10√3 m
14.
(c) 9.42 cm2
Explanation: Radius of a circle = r = 6 cm
Central angle = θ = 30o
2

∴ Area of the sector = πr θ

360

cm2
∘
3.14×6×6×30
= ( ∘
)
360

= 9.42 cm2
15.
(c) 60

π
cm

Explanation: Given: Length of arc = 20 cm

× 2π r= 20
θ
⇒ ∘
360
∘

⇒
60

360
∘
× 2π r= 20
πr
⇒
3
= 20
⇒ r(
π

3
) = 20

⇒ r(
π

3
) = 20
⇒ r= 60

π
cm
16.
(c) 3

Explanation: 3

17.
(c) 21

26

Explanation: We have,
Number of vowels = 5 ( a, e, i, o, u)
Number of consonants = 21 ( 26 - 5 = 21 )
Number of possible outcomes = 21
Number of total outcomes = 26
∴ Required Probability =
21

26

18.
(d) 38
Explanation: Given: 59, 46, 31, 23, 27, 40, 52, 35 and 29
Sum of all observations
Mean = Number of observations
59+46+31+23+27+40+52+35+29
= 9

= 342

= 38

19.
(d) A is false but R is true.

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 Explanation: A is false but R is true.
20. (a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
Explanation: nth term of an AP be an = Sn - Sn - 1

an = 3n2 - 4n - 3(n - 1)2 + 4(n - 1)

an = 6n - 7
So, both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
Section B
–
21. Let us assume that 5√2 is rational. Then, there exist positive co-primes a and b such that
– a
5√2 =
b
– a
√2 = − 5
b
– a−5b
√2 =
b

As a-5b and b are integers .

a−5b
So, b
is rational number .
–
But √2is not rational number .
–
Since a rational number cannot be equal to an irrational number. Our assumption that 5√2 is rational wrong.
–
Hence, 5√2 is irrational.
22. Given: ABCD is a parallelogram and E is a point on BC. The diagonal BD intersects AE at F.
To prove: AF × F B = EF × F D
Proof: Since ABCD is a parallelogram, then its opposite sides must be parallel.
∴ In △ADF and △EBF

∠FDA = ∠EBF and ∠F AD = ∠F EB [Alternate interior angles]

∠AF D = ∠BF E [vertically opposite angles]

Therefore,by AAA criteria of similar triangles,we have,
△ADF = △EBF

Since the corresponding sides of similar triangles are proportional. Therefore,we have,
AF EF
=
FD FB

⇒ AF × F B = EF × F D

23. We know that tangent segments to a circle from the same external point are congruent.
So, EA = EC for the circle having centre O1
And, ED = EB for the circle having centre O2
Now, Adding ED on both sides in EA = EC , we get
EA + ED = EC + ED

⇒EA + EB = EC + ED

⇒AB = C D

24. sin(A + B) = 1 = sin 90 ∘

∘
A + B = 90 (1)

∘
cos(A − B) = 1 = cos 0

∘
⇒ A − B = 0 (2)

Solving (1) and (2) we get

∘ ∘
A = 45 , B = 45

OR
L.H.S = sec4θ - sec2θ
= sec2θ (sec2θ -1)
= sec2θ (tan2θ) [ ∵1 +tan 2
θ = sec 2
θ or tan 2 2
θ = sec θ − 1]

= (1+ tan2θ) tan2θ = tan2θ + tan4θ = R.H.S

Hence proved.
cm2
2 ∘

25. Area of sector OABC = π× 5 × 60

360
∘
= 25π

cm2
2 ∘
π× 2 × 60 4π
Area of sector OED = 360
∘ = 6

Area of shaded region = 25π

6
- 4π

6
= 21

6
×
22

7
= 11 cm2

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 OR
−− −−−−
Diagonal of rectangle = 2
√6 + 8
2
= 10
∴ Radius of circle r = =5 10

Area of circle = 3.14 × 5 × 5

= 78.5
Area of rectangle = 6 × 8 = 48
Area of shaded region = 78.5 - 48
= 30.5 cm2
∴ Area of shaded region is 30.5 cm2
Section C
26. Since, the three persons start walking together.
∴ The minimum distance covered by each of them in complete steps = LCM of the measures of their steps
3
40 = 8 × 5 = 2 × 5

42 = 6 × 7 = 2 × 3 × 7
2
45 = 9 × 5 = 3 × 5

Hence LCM (40, 42, 45)

3 2
= 2 × 3 × 5 × 7 = 8 × 9 × 5 × 7 = 2520

∴ The minimum distance each should walk so that each can cover the same distance
= 2520 cm = 25.20 meters.
27. Let P and Q be the two positions of the plane and let A be the point of observation. Let ABC be the horizontal line through A. It is
given that angles of elevation of the plane in two positions P and Q from point A are 60° and 30° respectively.
PAB = 60o, ∠ QAB = 30o. It is also given that PB = 3600 √3 metres
–
∴ ∠

In △ ABP, we have
tan 60o =
BP

AB

– 3600√3
⇒ √3 = AB

⇒ AB = 3600 m
In △ ACQ, we have
tan 30o =
CQ

AC

1 3600√3
⇒ =
√3 AC

⇒ AC = 3600 × 3 = 10800 m
∴ PQ = BC = AC - AB = 10800 - 3600 = 7200 m

Thus, the plane travels 7200 m in 30 seconds.

Hence, Speed of plane = = 240 m / sec =
7200

30
240

1000
× 60 × 60 = 864 km / hr
28. The given equation is:
1 1 10
+ =
2x−3 x−5 9

x−5+2x−3 10
⇒ =
(2x−3)(x−5) 9

3x−8 10
⇒ =
(2x−3)(x−5) 9

⇒ 27x - 72 = 10[(2x - 3) ( x - 5 )] ( By cross multiplication method)

⇒ 27x - 72 = 10[2x2 - 10x - 3x + 15]
⇒ 27x - 72 = 10[2x2 - 13x + 15]

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 ⇒ 27x - 72 = 20x2 - 130x + 150
⇒ 20x2 - 157x + 222 = 0
Here , a = 20, b = -157, c = 222
Therefore, by quadratic formula we have:
2
−b± √b −4ac

x =
2a

2
157± √(−157) −4(20)(222)

⇒ x =
40

157± √24649−17760
⇒ x =
40

157± √6889
⇒ x =
40
157±83
⇒ x =
40
157+83 157−83
⇒ x = or x =
40 40

⇒ x = 6 or x = 37

20

OR
Since, there are 60 minutes gap between 2 PM & 3 PM.
Time needed by minutes hand after t minutes past 2 PM to show 3 PM = (60 - t) minutes
According to the question ;
2

60 - t = t

4
-3
2

⇒ 63 = t

4
+t
2
t +4t
⇒ 63 = 4

⇒ 252 = t2 + 4t
⇒ t2 + 4t - 252 = 0
⇒ t2 + 18t - 14t - 252 = 0
⇒ t(t + 18) - 14(t + 8) = 0

⇒ (t + 18)(t - 14) = 0

⇒ t + 18 = 0 or t - 14 = 0
⇒ t = -18 or t = 14
Since time cannot be negative, t ≠ -18
Hence, t = 14 minutes.
29. Given: AB and CD are two common tangents to two circles of equal radii.
To prove

Construction: OA, OC, O'B and O'D proof

Now, ∠ OAB = 90° and ∠ OCD = 90° as OA ⊥ AB and OC ⊥ CD
A tangent at any point of a circle is perpendicular to radius through the point of contact
Thus, AC is a straight line.
Also, ∠O BA = ∠O DC = 90
′ ′ ∘

A tangent at a point on the circle is perpendicular to the radius through point of contact
so ABCD is a quadrilateral with four sides as AB, BC, CD and AD
But as ∠A = ∠B = ∠C = ∠D = 90 ∘

so, ABCD is a rectangle.

Hence, AB = CD opposite sides of the rectangle are equal.
OR
∵ PT = PS (tangents from an external point P)
∴ ∠ PTS = ∠ PST

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 Using Angle Sum Property in △PTS
∠ PTS + ∠ PST + ∠ TPS = 180o
2∠ PTS = 180 - 60 = 120o
∠PTS = 60o
⇒ PTS Is a equilateral triangle

So, TS = 4 cm
Now, In △PTO
As PO is angle bisector of ∠ TPS, ∠ OTP = 90o
tan 30o =
OT

TP
1 OT
= 4
√3

OT = 4

√3

4√3
OT = 3
cm
4√3
∴ radius of circle = 3
cm
30. We have,
2 2
p −1 (sec θ+tan θ ) −1
LHS = =
2 2
p +1 (sec θ+tan θ ) +1
2 2
sec θ+ tan θ+2 sec θ tan θ−1
⇒ LHS =
sec 2 θ+ tan2 θ+2 sec θ tan θ+1
2 2
(sec θ−1)+ tan θ+2 sec θ tan θ

⇒ LHS =
2 2
sec θ+2 sec θ tan θ+(1+ tan θ)

2 2
tan θ+ tan θ+2 sec θ tan θ
⇒ LHS =
2 2
sec θ+2 sec θ tan θ+ sec θ
2 2 tan θ(tan θ+sec θ)
⇒ LHS =
2 tan

2
θ+2 tan θ sec θ
= =
tan θ
=
sin θ
= sin θ =RHS
2 sec θ+2 sec θ tan θ 2 sec θ(sec θ+tan θ) sec θ cos θ⋅sec θ

Class interval Frequency Midpoint fixi

31.
0-10 12 5 60

10-20 18 15 270

20-30 27 25 675

30-40 20 35 700

40-50 17 45 765

50-60 6 55 330

Total ∑ fi =100 ∑ fi xi = 2800

∑fi xi

2800
Mean= =
100
= 28
∑fi

Section D
32. Suppose, P and Q be the cars starting from A and B respectively and let their speeds be x km/hr and y km/hr respectively.
Case I:
When the cars P and Q move in the same direction.
Distance covered by the car P in 7 hours = 7x km
Distance covered by the car Q in 7 hours = 7y km
Let the cars meet at point M.

∴AM = 7x km and BM = 7y km

∴AM − BM = AB

⇒7x − 7y = 70

⇒7(x − y) = 70

⇒x − y = 10 ..........(i)
Case II:

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When the cars P and Q move in the opposite directions.
Distance covered by the car P in 1 hour = x km
Distance covered by the car Q in 1 hour = y km
In this case, let the cars meet at the point N

∴ AN = x km and BN = y km

∴ AN + BN = AB

⇒x + y = 70 ........(ii)
Adding (i) and (ii), we get
2x = 80

⇒x = 40

Putting x = 40 in (i), we get

40 − y = 10​​​​​​​

⇒ y = (40 − 10) = 30

∴ x = 40, y = 30

Speed of car starting from point A = 40km/hr.

Speed of car Starting from point B = 30km/hr.
OR
Suppose the speed of the train be x km/hr and the speed of the car be y km/hr.
CASE I
Distance covered by car is (600 − 120)km = 480km.
120 Distance
Now, Time taken to cover 480 km by train hrs [∵ Time =
x Speed
]

480
Time taken to cover 480 km by car = y
hrs
120 480
∴ + = 8
x y

15 60
⇒ 8( + ) = 8
x y

15 60
⇒ + = 1
x y

15 60
⇒
x
+
y
− 1 = 0 ....................(i)
CASE II
Distance travelled by car is (600 − 200)km = 400km
200
Now, Time taken to cover 200km by train = hrs x
400
Time taken to cover 400km by train = y
hrs
In this case the total time of journey is 8 hour 20 minutes
200 400
∴ + = 8 hrs 20 minutes
x y

200 400 1 20 1
⇒ + = 8 [∵ 8 hrs 20 minutes = 8 hrs = 8 hrs]
x y 3 60 3

200 400 25
⇒ + =
x y 3

8 16 25
⇒ 25 ( + ) =
x y 3

8 16 1
⇒ + =
x y 3

24 48
⇒ + = 1
x y

⇒
24

x
+
48

y
− 1 = 0 ....................(ii)
Putting 1

x
= u and 1

y
= v in equations (i) and (ii), we get
15 u + 60v -1=0 .............................(iii)
24u + 48v -1=0 ..............................(iv)
By using cross-multiplication, we have
u −v 1
= =
60×−1−48×−1 15×−1−24×−1 15×48−24×60

u −v 1
⇒ = =
−60+48 −15+24 720−1440
u v 1
⇒ = =
−12 −9 −720

−12 1 −9 1
⇒ u = = and v = =
−720 60 −720 80

Now, u = 1

x
⇒
1

60
=
1

x
⇒ x = 60

and, v = 1

y
⇒
1

80
=
1

y
⇒ y = 80

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 Speed of train = 60km/hr
Speed of car=80km/hr.

33.

In a trapezium ABCD, AB|| DC ,. EF || AB and CD=2AB

BE 4
and also EC
=
3
-------------(1)
AB || CD and AB || EF
AF BE 4
∴ = =
FD EC 3

In ΔBGE and ΔBDC

∠BEG = ∠BC D (∵ corresponding angles)

∠GBE = ∠DBC (Common)

∴ ΔBGE ∼ ΔBDC [ By AA similarity]

EG BE
⇒
CD
=
BC
...........(2)
N ow, from (1) BE

EC
=
4

3
EC 3
⇒ =
BE 4
EC 3
⇒ + 1 = + 1
BE 4
EC+BE 7
⇒ =
BE 4
BC 7 BE 4
⇒ = or =
BE 4 BC 7

from equation (2), EG

CD
=
4

So EG =
4

7
CD ......(3)
Similarly, ΔDGF ∼ ΔDBA (by AA similarity)
DF FG
⇒ =
DA AB
FG 3
⇒ =
AB 7

⇒ FG =
3

7
AB ...(4)
AF 4 BE
∵ = =
AD 7 BC
[ ]
EC 3 DE
⇒ = =
BC 7 DA

Adding equations (3) and (4),we get,

4 3
EG + F G = CD + AB
7 7
4 3
⇒EF = × (2AB) + AB
7 7
8 3 11
= AB + AB = AB
7 7 7

∴ 7EF = 11AB

34. Let the four parts be (a-3d), (a-d), (a+d) and (a+3d).
Then, (a-3d)+(a-d)+(a+d)+(a+3d)=32
⇒ 4a=32

⇒ a=8

It is given that
(a−3d)(a+3d) 7
=
(a−d)(a+d) 15

2 2
a −9d 7
⇒ =
2 2 15
a −d
2
64−9d 7
⇒ =
2 15
64−d

⇒ 960-135d2=448-7d2
⇒ 128d2=512
⇒ d2=4
⇒ d=± 2

When d=2,
a-3d=8-3(2)=2

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 a-d=8-2=6
a+d=8+2=10
a+3d=8+3(2)=14
when d=-2,
a-3d=8-3(-2)=14
a-d=8-(-2)=10
a+d=8+(-2)=6
a+3d=8+3(-2)=2
Thus, the four parts are 2,6,10,14 or 14,10,6,2
OR
Let a1 and a2 be the first terms and d1 and d2 be the common difference of the two APs respectively.
Let Sn and S'n be the sums of the first n terms of the two APs and Tn and T'n be their nth terms respectively.
n
[2a1 +(n−1) d1 ]
Sn 7n+1 7n+1
Then, ′
=
4n+27
⇒
2

n
=
4n+27
S [2a2 +(n−1) d2 ]
n
2

2a1 +(n−1) d1 7n+1

⇒ =
4n+27
........(i)
2a2 +(n−1) d2

To find the ratio of mth terms, we replace n by (2m -1) in the above expression.
Replacing n by (2 × 9 -1), i.e., 17 on both sides in (i), we get
2a1 +(17−1) d1 7×17+1 2a1 +16d1 120
= ⇒ =
2a2 +(17−1) d2 4×17+27 2a2 +16d2 95

a1 +8d1 24
⇒ =
a2 +8d2 19

a1 +(9−1) d1 24
⇒ =
a2 +(9−1) d2 19

a1 +(9−1) d1 24
⇒ =
a2 +(9−1) d2 19

T9 24
⇒ =
′
T 19
9

∴ required ratio = 24:19.

( xi −A)
ui =
Class Interval Frequency fi Class marks xi h
( xi −40.5)
fiui
=
35. 10

5.5 - 15.5 6 10.5 -3 -18

15.5 - 25.5 11 20.5 -2 -22

25.5 - 35.5 21 30.5 -1 -21

35.5 - 45.5 23 40.5 = A 0 0

45.5 - 55.5 14 50.5 1 14

55.5 - 65.5 5 60.5 2 10

Total Σ fi = 80 Σ fiui = -37

A = 40.5, h = 10
Σf ui
we know that, Mean, x = A + {h × ¯¯
¯

Σfi
i
}

(−37)
= 40.5 + {10 × }
80

37
= 40.5 −
8

= 40.5 − 4.63 = 35.87

The modal class of the given data is 35.5 - 45.5.

∴ xk = 35.5, h = 10, fk = 23, fk-1 = 21, fk+1 = 14

(fk − fk−1 )
we know that, Mode, Mo = x k + {h × }
(2fk − fk−1 − fk+1 )

(23−21)
= 35.5 + {10 × }
(2×23−21−14)

10×2
= 35.5 + ( )
11

= 35.5 + 1.82 = 37.32

Clearly, mode > mean.

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 Section E
36. i. Curved surface area of cone
= π rl
= 22

7
× 21 x29 = 1914 m2

−−−−−− −−−−−−−−− − −−−

[∵ l = √r 2 2
+ h
1
2
= √(21) + (20)
2
= √841 = 29 m]

ii. Area of floor = π r2

= 22

7
× 21 × 21 = 1386 m2
Number of persons that can be accommodated in the tent = 1386

126
= 11
iii. Curved surface area of cylinder
= 2π rh
= 22

7
× 21 x 44 = 2904 m2

OR
Required area of canvas = Curved surface area of cone + Curved surface area of cylinder
= π rl + 2π rh = π r (l + 2h)
= 22

7
× 21 (29 + 44) = 4818 m2

37. i. Point of intersection of graph of polynomial, gives the zeroes of the polynomial.
∴ zeroes = -4 and 7

ii. Since, zero's are α = -4, β = 7

α + β = -4 + 7 = 3
αβ = -4 × 7 = -28

P(x) = x2 - (Sum of zeroes)x + product of zeroes

P(x) = x2 - 3x + (-28)
P(x) = x2 - 3x - 28
iii. Product of zeroes = -4 × 7
= -28

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 OR
a is a non-zero real number, b and c are any real numbers c.
38. i. Since, Total angle in a pie chart is 360o
So, Total no. of Sample Space = 360
Let 'E' be the event of having 'White' as favourite colour.
f avourable outcome
P(E) = T otal Outcome

= 120

360

= 1

3
60+60
ii. P(Blue or Green) = 360

= 120

360
= 1

iii. Since, Yellow represent 90o in the Pie Chart

90o = 15 Students
360o =
15

90
× 360 = 60 students
Hence, 60 Students participated in the survey.
OR
30+60
P(Red or Blue) = 360

= 90

360
= 1

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 Class X Session 2024-25
Subject - Mathematics (Standard)
Sample Question Paper - 8

Time Allowed: 3 hours Maximum Marks: 80

General Instructions:

1. This Question Paper has 5 Sections A, B, C, D and 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 carrying 04 marks each.

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 2 marks questions of Section E

8. Draw neat figures wherever required. Take π = wherever required if not stated.
22

Section A
1. A bag contains 8 red, 2 black and 5 white balls. One ball is drawn at random. What is the probability that the [1]
ball drawn is not black?

a) 13

15
b) 1

c) 8

15
d) 2

15

2. If ax 2
+ bx + c = 0 has equal roots, then c is equal to [1]
2 2

a) b

2a
b) b

4a

2 2

c) −b
d) −
b

4a 2a

3. A sphere is placed inside a right circular cylinder so as to touch the top, base and lateral surface of the cylinder. [1]
If the radius of the sphere is r, then the volume of the cylinder is

a) 2πr3 b) 8πr3

c) 8

3
πr
3
d) 4πr3

4. Let b = a + c. Then the equation ax2 + bx + c = 0 has equal roots if [1]

a) a = -c b) a = c

c) a = -2c d) a = 2c
5. Find the sum of the progression: (5 + 13 + 21 + ... + 181) [1]

a) 2139 b) 2337

c) 2219 d) 2476

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 6. A circle drawn with origin as the centre passes through ( , 0). The point which does not lie in the interior of the [1]
13

circle is
−3
a) b)
7
,1 2,
4 3

−1
c) 5, 2
d) (−6,
5
)
2

7. The zeroes of the polynomial p(x) = x2 + 4x + 3 are given by: [1]

a) -1, 3 b) 1, -3

c) 1, 3 d) -1, -3
8. In the given figure if PS||QR and PQ||SR and AT = AQ = 6, AS = 3, TS = 4, then [1]

a) x = 2, y = 3. b) x = 1, y = 2.

c) x = 3, y = 4. d) x = 4, y = 5.
9. In the given figure, BOA is a diameter of a circle and the tangent at a point P meets BA extended at T. If ∠ PBO [1]
= 30°, then ∠ PTA is equals to:

a) 20° b) 30°

c) 40° d) 60°
10. In the given figure, the perimeter of △ABC is: [1]

a) 15 cm b) 30 cm

c) 60 cm d) 45 cm
11. If secθ + tanθ = p, then the value of sinθ is [1]
2 2

a) 1−p

2
b) p −1

2
p +1 p +1

2 2

c) 1+p
d) p +1

2 2
p −1 p −1

12. The ratio of HCF to LCM of the least composite number and the least prime number is: [1]

a) 1 : 1 b) 2 : 1

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 c) 1 : 2 d) 1 : 3

13. The tops of two poles of height 16 m and 10 m are connected by a wire. If the wire makes an angle of 30o with [1]
the horizontal, then the length of the wire is
–
a) 12 m b) 10√3 m

c) 16 m d) 10 m
14. In the figure, ABDCA represents a quadrant of a circle of radius 7 cm a with centre A. Find the area of the [1]
shaded portion.

a) 14 cm2 b) 31.5 cm2

c) 24.5 cm2 d) 38.5 cm2

15. A chord of a circle of radius 10 cm subtends a right angle at the centre. The area of the minor segments (given, π [1]
= 3.14) is

a) 32.5 cm2 b) 34.5 cm2

c) 30.5 cm2 d) 28.5 cm2

16. What is the probability that a leap year has 52 Mondays? [1]

a) 5

7
b) 6

c) d)
2 4

7 7

17. Cards marked with numbers 1, 2, 3, ..., 25 are placed in a box and mixed thoroughly and one card is drawn at [1]
random from the box. The probability that the number on the card is a multiple of 3 or 5 is

a) b)
8 12

25 25

c) d)
4 1

25 5

[1]
∑ fi di
18. In the formula x̄ = a +
∑ fi
for finding the mean of grouped data d s are deviations from a of
′
i

a) upper limits of the classes b) lower limits of the classes

c) mid points of the classes d) frequencies of the class marks

19. Assertion (A): In the given figure, a sphere circumscribes a right cylinder whose height is 8 cm and radius of [1]
the base is 3 cm. The ratio of the volumes of the sphere and the cylinder is 125 : 54

V olume of sphere
Reason (R): Ratio of their volume = V olume of cylinder

a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct b) Both A and R are true but R is not the

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 explanation of A. correct explanation of A.

c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true.

20. Assertion (A): Three consecutive terms 2k + 1, 3k + 3 and 5k - 1 form an AP than k is equal to 6. [1]
Reason (R): In an AP a, a + d, a + 2d, ... the sum to n terms of the AP be Sn =
n
(2a + (n − 1)d)
2

a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct b) Both A and R are true but R is not the
explanation of A. correct explanation of A.

c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true.

Section B
21. 2002 cartons of Lassi bottles and 2618 cartons of Frooti are to be stacked in a storeroom. If each stack is of the [2]
same height and is to contain cartons of the same type of bottles, what would be the greatest number of cartons
each stack would have?
22. In Fig. AD and CE are two altitudes of △ABC intersect each other at point F. Prove that ΔF DC ∼ ΔBEC [2]

23. Prove that the tangents at the end of a chord of a circle make equal angles with the chord. [2]
2

24. Prove that: cos A

+
sin A
= sin A + cos A. [2]
1−tan A sinA−cosA

OR
If (3 sin θ + 5 cos θ ) = 5, prove that (5 sin θ - 3 cos θ ) = ± 3
25. Calculate the area of the shaded region common between two quadrants of circles of radius 7 cm each (as shown [2]
in Figure).

OR
In the given figure, AB and CD are the diameters of a circle with centre O, perpendicular to each other. If OA = 7
cm, find the area of the shaded region.

Section C

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26. Three sets of English, Hindi and Mathematics books have to be stacked in such a way that all the books are [3]
stored topic wise and the height of each stack is the same. The number of English books is 96, the number of
Hindi books is 240 and the number of Mathematics books is 336. Assuming that the books are of the same
thickness, determine the number of stacks of English, Hindi and Mathematics books.
27. A point P divides the line segment joining the points A (3, - 5) and B (- 4, 8) such that . If P lies on the [3]
AP k
=
PB 1

line x + y = 0, then find the value of k.

28. Nine times the side of one square exceeds a perimeter of a second square by one metre and six times the area of [3]
the second square exceeds twenty-nine times the area of the first by one square metre, Find the side of each
square.
OR

Solve: x2 + 5x - (a2 + a - 6) = 0
29. In the given figure, the sides AB, BC and CA of a triangle ABC touch a circle with center O and radius r at P, Q [3]
and R respectively. Prove that.
a. AB + CQ = AC + BQ
b. area (ΔABC ) .
1
= (perimeter of ΔABC ) × r
2

OR
A triangle ABC is drawn to circumscribe a circle of radius 4 cm such that the segments BD and DC into which BC is
divided by the point of contact D are of lengths 6 cm and 8cm respectively. Find the lengths of the sides AB and AC.

30. Prove the identity: [3]

(1+cot A+tan A)(sin A−cos A)
2 2
= sin A cos A
3 3
sec A− cosec A

31. As observed from the top of a light-house, 100 m high above sea level, the angle of depression of a ship, sailing [3]

directly towards it, changes from 30° to 60o . Determine the distance travelled by the ship during the period of
–
observation. (Use √3 = 1.732)
Section D
32. A leading library has a fixed charge for the first three days and an additional charge for each day thereafter [5]
Sarika paid ₹ 27 for a book kept for seven days, while Sury paid ₹ 21 for the book she kept for five days, find
the fixed charge and the charge for each extra day.
OR
A train covered a certain distance at a uniform speed. If it were 6 km/h faster, it would have taken 4 hours less than
the scheduled time. And, if the train were slower by 6 km/h, it would have taken 6 hours more than the scheduled
time. Find the length of the journey.

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33. Points P, Q and R in order are dividing a line segment joining A(1, 6) and B(5, -2) in four equal parts. Find the [5]
coordinates of P, Q and R.
34. In Figure, a decorative block is shown which is made of two solids, a cube and a hemisphere. The base of the [5]
block is a cube with edge 6 cm and the hemisphere fixed on the top has a diameter of 4·2 cm. Find
a. the total surface area of the block.
b. the volume of the block formed. (Take π = )
22

OR
A building is in the form of a cylinder surmounted by a hemispherical dome. The base diameter of the dome is equal
to 2

3
of the total height of the building. Find the height of the building, if it contains 67 1

21
3
m of air.
35. If the sum of the first p terms of an A.P. is q and the sum of the first q terms is p; then show that the sum of the [5]
first (p + q) terms is { -(p + q)}.
Section E
36. Read the following text carefully and answer the questions that follow: [4]
Rachna and her husband Amit who is an architect by profession, visited France. They went to see Mont Blanc
Tunnel which is a highway tunnel between France and Italy, under the Mont Blanc Mountain in the Alps, and
has a parabolic cross-section. The mathematical representation of the tunnel is shown in the graph.

i. What will be the expression of the polynomial given in diagram? (1)

ii. What is the value of the polynomial, represented by the graph, when x = 4? (1)
iii. If the tunnel is represented by -x2 + 3x - 2. Then what is its zeroes? (2)
OR

What is sum of zeros and product of zeros for -x2 + 3x - 2? (2)

37. Read the following text carefully and answer the questions that follow: [4]
Gurpreet is very fond of doing research on plants. She collected some leaves from different plants and measured
their lengths in mm.

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 The data obtained is represented in the following table:

Length (in mm): 70-80 80-90 90-100 100-110 110-120 120-130 130-140

Number of leaves: 3 5 9 12 5 4 2

Based on the above information, answer the following questions:

i. Write the median class of the data.
ii. How many leaves are of length equal to or more than 10 cm?
iii. a. Find median of the data.
OR
b. Write the modal class and find the mode of the data.
38. Read the following text carefully and answer the questions that follow: [4]
Two poles, 30 feet and 50 feet tall, are 40 feet apart and perpendicular to the ground. The poles are supported by
wires attached from the top of each pole to the bottom of the other, as in the figure. A coupling is placed at C
where the two wires cross.

i. What is the horizontal distance from C to the taller pole? (1)

ii. How high above the ground is the coupling? (1)
iii. How far down the wire from the smaller pole is the coupling? (2)
OR
Find the length of line joining the top of the two poles. (2)

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 Solution
Section A
1. (a) 13

15

Explanation: Total number of balls in the bag = 8 + 2 + 5 = 15.

Number of non-black balls = 8 + 5 = 13.
13
∴ P (getting a non-black ball) = 15

2.
2

(b) b

4a

Explanation: If ax 2
+ bx + c = 0 has equal roots, then
2
b − 4ac = 0

2
⇒4ac = b
2
b
⇒c =
4a

3. (a) 2π r3
Explanation: Volume of a sphere = (4/3)π r3
Volume of a cylinder = π r2h
Given, sphere is placed inside a right circular cylinder so as to touch the top, base and lateral surface of the cylinder and the
radius of the sphere is r.
Thus, height of the cylinder = diameter = 2r and base radius = r
Volume of the cylinder = π × r2 × 2r = 2π r3
4.
(b) a = c
Explanation: Since, If ax2 + bx + c = 0 has equal roots, then
b2 - 4ac = 0
⇒ (a + c)2 - 4ac = 0 ... [Given: b = a + c]
⇒ a2 + c2 + 2ac - 4ac = 0
⇒ a2 + c2 - 2ac = 0
⇒ (a - c)2 = 0
⇒ a - c = 0

⇒ a=c
5. (a) 2139
Explanation: Here, a = 5, d = (13 - 5) = 8 and l = 181
Let the number of terms be n.
Then, Tn = 181
⇒ a + (n - 1)d = 181
⇒ 5 + (n − 1) × 8 = 181

⇒ 8n = 184
⇒ n = 23

∴ Required sum =
n
(a + l)
2
23
= (5 + 181) = 23 × 93 = 2139
2

Hence, the required sum is 2139

6.
(d) (−6, 5

2
)

5
Explanation: Distance between (0, 0) and (−6, 2
)

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 −−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−
2

d = √(−6 − 0) 2
+ (
5

2
− 0)

−−−−−−
= √36 + 25

4
−−−−−
144+25
=√ 4
−−
−
=√ 169

4
=
13

2
= 6.5

So, the point (−6, 5

2
) does not lie in the circle.

7.
(d) -1, -3
Explanation: Given, P(x) = x2 + 4x + 3
= x2 + 3x + x + 3
= x(x + 3) + 1(x + 3)
= (x + 1) (x + 3)
For zeroes of polynominal (P(x) = 0
(x + 1) (x + 3) = 0
x = -1, -3
8.
(c) x = 3, y = 4.
Explanation: In triangles APQ and ATS,
∠ PAQ = ∠ TAS [Vertically opposite angles] ∠ PQA = ∠ ATS [Alternate angles]

∴ ΔAPQ∼ Δ AST [AA similarity]

AQ AP
∴ =
AT AS
6 x
⇒ =
6 3

⇒ x =
6×3

6
=3
AQ PQ
And AT
=
ST
6 y
⇒ =
6 4

⇒ y =
4×6

6
=4
Therefore, x = 3, y = 4
9.
(b) 30°
Explanation: In triangle POB, OP = OB [Radii of the same circle]
⇒∠ BPO = ∠ PBO

= 30° [Opposite angles of equal sides are equal]

Also ∠ APB = 90°
[Angle in semicircle]
∴∠ OPA = 90° - 30° = 60° In triangle POA, OP = OA [Radii of the same circle]

⇒∠ OPA = ∠ OAP = 60 [Opposite angles of equal sides are equal]

∘

Now, OP ⊥ TP, then ∠ OPT = 90°

∴∠ APT = 90° - 60° = 30° Also, ∠ BAP + ∠ PAT = 180°

⇒ 60° + ∠ PAT = 180°

⇒∠ PAT = 120°
Now, in triangle APT, ∠ PTA + ∠ APT + ∠ PAT = 180 ∘

⇒∠ PTA + 30° + 120° = 180°

⇒∠ PTA = 30°

10.
(b) 30 cm
Explanation: AQ = AR = 4
Similarly,
PC = CQ = 5
Similarly,
BP = BR = 6

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 Perimeter =AB + BC + CA
Perimeter = AR + RB + BP + PC + CQ + QA
=4+6+6+5+5+4
= 30 cm
11.
2
p −1
(b) 2
p +1

Explanation: Given: secθ + tanθ = p

⇒ +
1
=p sin θ

cos θ cos θ

⇒
1+sin θ
=p
cos θ

Squaring both sides, we get

2

= p2
(1+sin θ)
⇒
cos 2 θ
2

= p2
(1+sin θ)
⇒
2
1− sin θ
2

= p2
(1+sin θ)
⇒
(1+sin θ)(1−sin θ)

= p2
1+sin θ
⇒
1−sin θ

⇒ 1 + sinθ = p2 (1 - sinθ)
⇒ 1 + sinθ = p2 - p2 sinθ
⇒ sinθ + p2 sinθ = p2 - 1
⇒ sinθ(1 + p2) = p2 - 1
2
p −1
⇒ sinθ = 2
p +1

12.
(c) 1 : 2
Explanation: Least composite number is 4 and the least prime number is 2.
LCM (4, 2) = 4
HCF (4, 2) = 2
The ratio of HCF to LCM = 2 : 4 or 1 : 2.
13. (a) 12 m

Explanation:

Given: Two poles BC = 16 m and AD = 10 m

And ∠CDE = 30 ∘

To find: Length of wire CD = x

∴ In triangle CDE,

∘ CE
sin 30 =
CD

1 BC − BE
⇒ =
2 CD
1 16−10
⇒ =
2 x

1 6
⇒ =
2 x

⇒ x = 12 m
Therefore, the length of the wire is 12 m.
14.
(b) 31.5 cm2
Explanation: Area of quadrant = 1

4
2
πr

cm2 = 38.5 cm2

1 22 2 77
= × × (7) =
4 7 2

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 Area of △BAE = 1

2
× base × height
= 1

2
× AB × AE = 1

2
× 7 × 2 = 7 cm2
Hence, area of the shaded portion = Area of the quadrant ABDCA - Area of △BAE
= (38.5 - 7) cm2 = 31.5 cm2
15.
(d) 28.5 cm2
Explanation:
ar(minor segment A C B A)=ar(sector O A C B O) - ar(ΔOAB)
2
πr θ 1
= ( − × r × r)
360 2

3.14×10×10×90 1 2
= ( − × 10 × 10) cm
360 2

2 2
= (78.5 − 50)cm = 28.5cm

5
16. (a) 7

Explanation: No. of days in a leap year = 366

No. of Mondays = 52
Extra days = 366 - 52 × 7
= 366 - 364 = 2
∴ Remaining days in the week = 7 - 2 = 5

∴ Probability of being 52 Mondays in the leap

5
year = 7

17.
(b) 12

25

Explanation: Number of multiples of 3 = 8 ( 3 6 9 12 15 18 21 24)

Number of multiples of 5 = 5 ( 5 10 15 20 25)
Number of possible outcomes (multiples of 3 or 5) = 12 ( 3,5,6,9,10,12,15,18,20,21,24,25 )
Number of Total outcomes = 25
12
∴ Required Probability = 25

18.
(c) mid points of the classes
Explanation: We know that, di = xi - a
Where,
xi are data or class mark and “a” is the assumed mean
i.e. di are the deviations of observations from assumed mean.

19. (a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
Explanation: Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
20.
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
Explanation: For 2k + 1, 3k + 3 and 5k - 1 to form an AP
(3k + 3) - (2k + 1) = (5k - 1) - (3k + 3)
k + 2 = 2k - 4
2 + 4 = 2k - k = k
k=6
So, both assertion and reason are correct but reason does not explain assertion.
Section B

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21. In order to get the result we have to find the HCF of 2002 and 2618. There prime factors are,
2002 = 2 × 7 × 11 × 13 and
2618 = 2 × 7 × 11 × 17
Hence HCF = 2 × 7 × 11 = 154
22. Given Altitude AD and CE of △ABC intersects each other at the point F.
To Prove: △F DC ∼ △BEC

Proof: In △'s FDC and BEC, we have

∠ FDC = ∠ BEC = 90o [∵ AD ⊥ BC and C E ⊥ AB ]
∠FCD = ∠ ECB [Common angle]
Thus, by AA-criterion of similarity, we obtain △F DC ∼ △BEC .

23.

In △ADB and △ADC,

BD = DC
And ∠ ADB = ∠ ADC = 90o
AD = AD [Common]
∴ △ ADB ≅ △ADC [SAS]
∴ ∠ ABD = ∠ ACD [By CPCT]
2

24. L.H.S = cos A

1−tan A
+
sin

sinA−cosA
A

2 2

= co s A

cosA−sinA
+
sin A

cosA−sinA
[by putting tanA = sin A

cos A
]
2 2
co s A−sin A
= cosA−sinA

(cosA−sinA)(cosA+sinA)
= cosA−sinA

= cos A + sin A
= R.H.S
OR
We have
(3 sin θ + 5 cos θ)2 + (5 sin θ - 3 cos θ)2
= 9 (sin2θ + cos2θ) + 25 (sin2θ + cos2θ) = (9 + 25) = 34.
Therefore, (3 sin θ + 5 cos θ)2 + (5 sin θ - 3 cos θ)2 = 34
⇒ 52 + (5 sin θ - 3 cos θ)2 = 34 [∵ 3 sin θ + 5 cos θ = 5]
⇒(5 sin θ - 3 cos θ) = ± 3 [taking square root on each side]
Hence, (5 sin θ - 3 cos θ) = ± 3.
25. Area of Shaded Region
= 2 (Area of one sector ABPD) - Area of square ABCD
∘ 2

= 2( 90 ×π× 7

360
∘
) − 7 × 7

= 28 cm2
OR
Radius of circle (r) = OA = 7 cm.
1
Area of the semicircle = 2
× πr
2

=
1

2
×
22

7
× 7×7
= 11 × 7
= 77 cm2
Area of △ABC = 1

2
× base × height
1
= 2
× 14 × 7

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 = 49 cm2
∴ Area of the shaded portion = Area of semicircle - Area of the △ABC

= 77 - 49
= 28 cm2
Section C
26. In order to arrange the books as required, we have to find the largest number that divides 96, 240 and 336 exactly.
Clearly, such a number is their HCF.
We have,
96 = 2
5
× 3, 240 = 2
4
× 3 × 5 and 336 = 2 4
× 3 × 7

∴ HCF of 96, 240 and 336 is 2 × 3 = 48 4

So, there must be 48 books in each stack.

∴ Number of stacks of English books =
96
= 2
48

Number of stacks of Hindi books = 240

48
= 5

Number of stacks of Mathematics books = 336

48
= 7

27. Given points are A(3, -5) and B(-4, 8).

P divides AB in the ratio k:1
Using the section formula, we have:
−4k+3 8k−5
Coordinate of point P are {( k+1
)(
k+1
)}

Now it is given, that P lies on the line x + y =0

Therefore,
−4k+3 8k−5
+ = 0
k+1 k+1

⇒ -4k + 3 + 8k - 5 =0
⇒ -4k + 3 + 8k - 5 = 0
⇒ 4k - 2 = 0
2
⇒ k =
4
1
⇒ k =
2

Thus, the value of k is 1/2.

28. Assume side of one square = x m and side of other square = y m, then we have
9x = 4y + 1
9x−1
⇒
4
= y ......................(i)
According to given situation we have,
6y2 = 29x2 + 1
)2 = 29x2 + 1
9x−1
⇒ 6( 4
2

= 29x2 + 1
3(81x −18x+1)
⇒
8

⇒ 243x2 - 54x + 3 = 232x2 + 8

⇒ 11x2 - 54x - 5 = 0
Factorize above quadratic equation we get
⇒ (x - 5)(11x + 1) = 0
−1
⇒ x = 5 or x = ( negative value is rejected )
11

∴ x = 5m
9×5−1
When x = 5, then y = 4
= 11m (From (i))
Hence sides of the square are 5m and 11m.
OR
Given, x + 5x − (a
2 2
+ a − 6) = 0

splitting a + a − 6 2

⇒ x2 + 5x - (a2 + 3a - 2a - 6) = 0
⇒ x2 + 5x - [ a(a + 3) - 2 (a + 3) ] = 0
⇒ x2 + 5x - (a + 3)(a - 2) = 0

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 Now splitting the middle term
⇒ x2 + (a + 3)x -(a - 2)x - (a + 3) (a - 2) = 0
⇒ x [x + ( a + 3)] - ( a - 2)[ x + (a + 3)] = 0

⇒ [x + ( a + 3) ] [ x - (a - 2)] = 0
⇒ x + ( a + 3) = 0 or x - ( a - 2) = 0

Therefore, x = −(a + 3) or (a − 2)
29. We know that the lengths of tangents from an exterior point to a circle are equal.
AP = AR, ...(i) [tangents from A]
BP = BQ, ... (ii) [tangents from B]
CQ = CR. ...(iii) [tangents from C]
a. AB + CQ = AP + BP + CQ
= AR + BQ + CR [using (i), (ii) and (iii)]
= (AR + CR) + BQ = AC + BQ.
b. Join OA, OB and OC.
Area (△ABC ) = area (△OAB)
+ area (ΔOBC )
+ area (△OC A)
1
= ( × AB × OP )
2
1
+( × BC × OQ)
2
1
+( × C A × OR))
2
1 1 1
= ( × AB × r) + ( × BC × r) + ( × C A × r)
2 2 2
1
= (AB + BC + C A) × r
2
1
= (AB + BC + C A) × r
2
1
= ( perimeter of ΔABC ) × r
2

OR

We know that the lengths of tangents drawn from an exterior point to a circle are equal.
AE = AF = x cm,

BD = BF = 6cm, C D = C E = 8cm.

so, AB = AF+ BF = (x + 6) cm,

BC = BD + CD = 14 cm,
AC = CE+AE = (x+8) cm.
Perimeter, 2s = AB + BC+AC
= [(x + 6) +14 + (x+8)] cm
= (2x + 28) cm
⇒ s = (x +14) cm.
−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−− −
∴ ar(ΔABC ) = √s(s − AB)(s − BC )(s − AC )
−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−− − 2
= √(x + 14){(x + 14) − (x + 6)}{(x + 14) − 14}{(x + 14) − (x + 8)} cm
−−−−−−−−−−
= √48x(x + 14)cm
2
. ...(i)

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 Join OE and OF and also OA, OB and OC.
∴ ar(ΔABC )

= ar(△OAB) + ar(△OBC ) + ar(△OC A)

1 1 1
= ( × AB × OF ) + ( × BC × OD) + ( × AC × OE)
2 2 2
1 1 1
= [ × (x + 6) × 4] + [ × 14 × 4] + [ × (x + 8) × 4]
2 2 2

= 2[(x + 6) + 14 + (x + 8)]

= 4(x + 14)cm . ...(ii) 2

From (i) and (ii), we get

−−−−−−−−−−
√48x(x + 14)= 4(x + 14)

2
⇒ 48x(x + 14) = 16(x + 14)

⇒ 48x = 16(x + 14)

16×14
⇒ x = = 7
32

∴ AB = (x + 6)cm

= (7 + 6)cm

= 13cm

and
AC = (x + 8)cm

= (7 + 8)cm

= 15cm

30. We have,
c os A sin A
(1+ + )(sin A−cos A)
sin A c os A
LHS =
1 1
( − )
c os3 A sin 3 A

2 2
c os A+sin A
(1+ )(sin A−cos A)
sin A c os A

⇒ LHS =
3 3
sin A−c os A
( )
sin 3 A c os3 A

1 3 3
(1+ )(sin A−cos A) sin A cos A
sin A c os A
⇒ LHS =
3
(sin A− cos 3 A)

2 2

[∵ a3 - b3 = ( a - b) (a2 + b2 + ab)]
(sin A cos A+1)(sin A−cos A) sin A cos A
⇒ LHS =
2
(sin A−cos A)(sin A+ cos 2 A+sin A cos A)

2 2

= sin2A cos2A = RHS

(sin A cos A+1) sin A cos A
⇒ LHS =
(1+sin A cos A)

31.

Height of the tower = 100 m

Let BC = x and BD = y
Consider the △ABC ,
AB ∘
= tan 60
BC
100 –
⇒ = √3
x

100
⇒ x= m
√3

Consider the △ABD,

AB ∘
= tan 30
BD
1 100
=
√3 y

–
y = 100√3

We know that ,
BD = BC + CD

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 y = x + CD
CD = y - x
–
= 100√3 − 100

√3

200
= m
√3

200√3
= m
3

= 115.466m

Section D
32. Let the fixed charge be Rs. x and additional charge by Rs. y.
According to question,
x + (7 - 3)y = 27
or x + 4y = 27 ....(i)
and x + (5 - 3)y = 21
x + 2y = 21 ....(ii)
On substracting (i) and (ii), we get
2y = 6
y=3
putting y in (i),
x + 4(3) = 27
x = 15
∴ x = Rs. 15 and y = Rs. 3

∴ Fixed charge = Rs. 15

∴ Charge for each extra day = Rs. 3

OR
Let the actual speed of the train be x km/hr and the actual time taken be y hours. Then,
Distance covered = (xy) km ... (i) [∵ Distance = Speed × Time]
If the speed is increased by 6 km/hr, then time of journey is reduced by 4 hours i.e., when speed is (x + 6) km/hr, time of journey
is (y - 4) hours.
∴ Distance covered = (x + 6) (y - 4)

⇒ xy = (x + 6) (y - 4) [Using (i)]

⇒ -4x + 6y - 24 = 0

⇒ -2.x + 3y - 12 = 0 ... (ii)

When the speed is reduced by 6 km/hr, then the time of journey is increased by 6 hours i.e., when speed is (x - 6) km/hr, time of
journey is (y + 6) hours.
∴ Distance covered = (x - 6) (y + 6)

⇒ xy = (x - 6) (y + 6) [Using (i)]

⇒ 6x - 6y - 36 = 0

⇒ x - y - 6 = 0 ... (iii)
Thus, we obtain the following system of equations:
- 2x + 3y - 12 = 0
x-y- 6 = 0
By using cross-multiplication, we have,
x −y 1
= =
3×−6−(−1)×−12 −2×−6−1×−12 −2×−1−1×3

x −y 1
⇒ = =
−30 24 −1

⇒ x = 30 and y = 24.
Putting the values of x and y in equation (i), we obtain
Distance = (30 × 24) km = 720 km.
Hence, the length of the journey is 720 km.
33. Points P, Q and R in order divide a line segment joining the points A(1, 6) and B(5, -2) in 4 equal parts.

P divides AB in the ratio of 1:3 Let coordinates of P be (x, y), then

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 m x2 +n x1 1×5+3×1
x = =
m+n 1+3
5+3 8
= = = 2
4 4
m y2 +n y1 1×(−2)+3×6
y = =
m+n 1+3

−2+18 16
= = = 4
4 4

∴ Coordinates of P are (2, 4)

Similarly,
Q divides AB in 2:2 or 1:1 and Q is midpoint of AB.
1+5 6−2
∴ Coordinates of Q will be ( 2
,
2
)

6 4
or ( 2
,
2
) or (3, 2)
and R divides AB in the ratio of 3:1
Coordinates of R will be
3×5+1×1 3×(−2)+1×6
( , )
3+1 3+1

15+1 −6+6 16 0
or ( 4
,
4
) or (
4
,
4
) or (4, 0)

34. a. Total surface area of block

= TSA of cube + CSA of hemisphere - Base area of hemisphere
= 6a2 + 2π r2 - π r2
= 6a2 + π r2
= (6 × 6 2
+
22

7
× 2.1 × 2.1) cm
2

= (216 + 13.86) cm2

= 229.86 cm2
b. Volume of block
=6 + × 3
× (2.1)
2

3
22

7
3

= (216 + 19.40) cm3

= 235.40 cm3
OR

Let the radius of the hemispherical dome be r and the total height of the building be h.
2
Since, the base diameter of the dome is equal to 3
of the total height
2
2r = h
3
h
⇒ r =
3

Let H be the height of the cylindrical position.

h 2h
⇒ H = h − r = h − =
3 3

Volume of air inside the building = Volume of air inside the dome + Volume of air inside the cylinder
1 2 3 2
⇒ 67 = πr + πr H
21 3

1408 2 2
⇒ = πr ( r + H)
21 3

2
1408 22 h 2 h 2h
⇒ = × ( ) ( × + )
21 7 3 3 3 3

2
1408×7 h 2h 2h
⇒ = × ( + )
22×21 9 9 3

2
64 h 8h
⇒ = × ( )
3 9 9

64×9×9 3
⇒ = h
3×8

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 3
⇒ h = 8 × 27

⇒ h = 6

Thus, the height of the building is 6 m.

35. It is given that, Sum of first p terms of an AP = q
and Sum of the first q terms the same AP = p
Let us take the first term as a and the common difference d
Therefore, the sum Sn = [2a + (n − 1)d] n

2
p
q = [2a + (p − 1)d]
2
q
p = [2a + (q − 1)d]
2

Subtracting the sum of the q terms from the sum of p terms

we get
p q
q - p = [ (2a + (p − 1)d] − [2a + (q − 1)d]
2 2

q - p = a(p − q) + d

2
(p
2
− p − q
2
+ q)

After solving the equation we get

2(p+q)
d = −
pq

2(p+q)
Now with d = − pq
, the first term of the series is a and the number of terms is (p + q)
Sn = n

2
[2a + (n − 1)d]

p+q p+q
Sp + q = 2
[2a + (p + q − 1)d] =
pq
(−pq)

Therefore, the sum is -(p + q).

Section E
36. i. Zeroes are -2 and 8
α + β = -2 + 8 = 6
αβ =-2 × 8 = -16
expression of polynomial
x2 - (α + β)x + αβ
x2 - 6x - 16
ii. P(x) = x2 - 6x - 16
P(4) = 42 - 6(4) - 16
= 16 - 24 - 16
= -24
iii. P(x) = -x2 + 3x - 2
−3
α + β =
−1

α + β = 3 ...(i)
−2
αβ = −1

αβ = 2 ...(ii)
(α − β )
2
= (α + β )
2
- 4αβ
(α − β)
2
= (3)2 -
4(2)
(α − β)
2
=9-8
–
α − β = ± √1

α − β = ±1

Taking
α − β = 1

α + β = 3

2α = 4
α = 2

Put α = 2 in, α − β = 1
2-β=1
β = 1

OR

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 −3
α + β = −1
=3
−2
αβ = = 2
−1

37. i. Median class : 100 - 110

ii. No. of leaves equal to or more than 10cm(100 mm) = 23

a. C.I f cf

70-80 3 3

80-90 5 8

90-100 9 17

100-110 12 29

110-120 5 34

120-130 4 38

130-140 2 40 = N
10
Median = 100 + 12
(20 − 17) = 102 ⋅ 5

OR
b. Modal class is 100 - 110
12−9
Mode = 100 + 10 × 24−9−5
= 103

38. i.

△ ABD ∼ △CED (by AA criteria)

30 40
=
a x
x 40
=
a 30

a= 30

40
x

Again

40−x a
=
40 50
40−x 30×x
=
40 40×50

8000 - 200x = 120x

8000 = 320x
∴ x = 25 feet

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ii.

x a
=
40 30
25 a
=
40 30
25×30
= a
40
75

4
=a
a = 18.75 feet

iii.

−−−−−−−−
2
AD = √30 2
+ 40

−−−−−− −−−
= √900 + 1600
−−−−
= √2500

AD = 50 feet
In △CED
−−−−−−−−−−
CD = √18.75 2
+ 25
2

−−−−−−−
= √976.5625

= 31.25 feet
AC = AD - CD
= 50 - 31.25
= 18.75 feet
OR
−−− −−−−−
2 2
√40 + 20

−−−−−−− −−
= √1600 + 400
−−−−
= √2000
–
= 20√5 feet

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 Class X Session 2024-25
Subject - Mathematics (Standard)
Sample Question Paper - 9

Time Allowed: 3 hours Maximum Marks: 80

General Instructions:

1. This Question Paper has 5 Sections A, B, C, D and 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 carrying 04 marks each.

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 2 marks questions of Section E

8. Draw neat figures wherever required. Take π = wherever required if not stated.
22

Section A
1. The probability of getting a bad egg in a lot of 400 is 0.035. The number of bad eggs in the lot is [1]

a) 21 b) 7

c) 28 d) 14

2. If (a2 + b2) x2 + 2(ac + bd) x + c2 + d2 = 0 has no real roots, then [1]

a) ab = cd b) ad = bc

c) ad ≠ bc d) ac = bd
3. The volume of the largest right circular cone that can be cut out from a cube of edge 4.2 cm is [1]

a) 58.2 cm3 b) 19.4 cm3

c) 9.7 cm3 d) 77.6 cm3

4. If one root of the equation a(b - c)x2 + b(c - a)x + c(a - b) = 0 is 1, then the other root is ________. [1]

a) a(b−c)
b) c(a−b)

c(a−b) a(b−c)

c) d)
b(c−a) a(b−c)

a(b−c) b(c−a)

−5
5. The 11th term of the AP:−5, 2
, 0,
5

2
,...is [1]

a) –30 b) –20

c) 30 d) 20
6. The distance between the points (0, 0) and (a - b, a + b) is [1]

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 −− −−−−−−−−
a) 2√ab b) √2a2 + 2b2

−−−−−− −−− −−−−

c) 2√a 2
+ b
2
d) 2
√2a + ab

7. The zeros of the quadratic polynomial x2 + 88x + 125 are [1]

a) both negative b) both positive

c) both equal d) one positive and one negative

8. We have, AB||DE and BD||EF . Then, [1]

a) BC 2
= AB . C E b) AC
2
= BC . DC

c) AB 2
= AC . DE d) DC
2
= C F × AC

9. In the given figure, if AQ = 4 cm, QR = 7 cm, DS = 3 cm, then x is equal to [1]

a) 6 cm b) 10 cm

c) 11 cm d) 8 cm
10. In the given figure, O is the centre of two concentric circles of radii 5 cm and 3 cm. From an external point P, [1]
tangents PA and PB are drawn to these circles. If PA = 12 cm, then PB =

– –
a) 3√5 cm b) 5√2 cm
−− −−
c) 5√10 cm d) 4√10 cm
11. If a sinθ + b cosθ = c, then the value of a cosθ - b sinθ is [1]
−− −−−−−−−− −− −−−−−−−−
a) √a 2 2
+ b − c
2
b) 2 2
√a + b + c
2

−− −−−−−−−− −− −−−−−−−−
c) √a 2 2
− b + c
2
d) 2 2
√a − b − c
2

12. If the HCF of 72 and 234 is 18, then the LCM (72, 234) is: [1]

a) 936 b) 836

c) 234 d) 324
13. The tops of two towers of heights x and y, standing on a level ground subtend angles of 30° and 60° respectively [1]
at the centre of the line joining their feet. Then, x : y is

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 a) 1 : 3 b) 2 : 1

c) 1 : 2 d) 3 :1

14. In a circle of radius 21 cm, an arc subtends an angle of 60o at the centre. The area of the sector formed by the arc [1]
is:

a) 231 cm2 b) 250 cm2

c) 220 cm2 d) 200 cm2

15. A piece of paper in the shape of a sector of a circle (see figure 1) is rolled up to form a right-circular cone (see [1]
figure 2). The value of angle θ is:

a) b)
5π 6π

13 13

c) 10π

13
d) 9π

13

16. A letter is chosen at random from the letters of the word ASSOCIATION. Find the probability that the chosen [1]
letter is a vowel.

a) 6

11
b) 7

11

c) d)
5 3

11 11

17. Two dice are thrown simultaneously. The probability that the product of the numbers appearing on the dice is 7 [1]
is

a) 7 b) 2

c) 0 d) 1
18. In a data, if l = 40, h = 15, f1 = 7, f0 = 3​​, f2 = 6​​, then the mode is [1]

a) 82 b) 62

c) 52 d) 72
19. Assertion (A): In the given figure, a sphere is inscribed in a cylinder. The surface area of the sphere is not equal [1]
to the curved surface area of the cylinder.

Reason (R): Surface area of sphere is 4πr2

a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct b) Both A and R are true but R is not the
explanation of A. correct explanation of A.

c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true.

20. Assertion (A): an - an - 1 is not independent of n then the given sequence is an AP. [1]

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 Reason (R): Common difference d = an - an - 1 is constant or independent of n.

a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct b) Both A and R are true but R is not the
explanation of A. correct explanation of A.

c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true.

Section B
– –
21. Prove that 2 + 3√3 is an irrational number. It is given that √3 is an irrational number. [2]
22. In the given figure, XZ is parallel to BC. AZ = 3 cm, ZC = 2 cm, BM = 3 cm and MC = 5 cm. Find the length of [2]
XY.

23. A quadrilateral ABCD is drawn to the circumference of a circle. Prove that: AB + CD = AD + BC [2]

[2]
2/3
2/3 y
24. If x = prove that (
3 3 x
a cos θ, y = b sin θ, ) + ( ) = 1
a b

OR
–
If √2 sinθ = 1, find the value of sec2θ - cosec2θ .
25. ABCD is a flower bed. If OA =21 m and OC = 14 m, find the area of the bed. [2]

OR
In Figure, a chord AB of a circle of radius 10 cm subtends a right angle at the centre.

Find
i. Area of sector OAPB
ii. Area of minor segment APB. (Use π = 3.14)

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 Section C
26. Find the LCM and HCF of 404 and 96 and verify that LCM × HCF = product of the two numbers [3]
27. The mid-point P of the line segment joining the points A (-10,4) and B (- 2,0) lies on the line segment joining [3]
the points C (- 9, - 4) and D (- 4, y). Find the ratio in which P divides CD. Also, find the value of y.
28. Had Aarush scored 8 more marks in a Mathematics test, out of 35 marks, 7 times these marks would have been 4 [3]
less than square of his actual marks. How many marks did he get in the test?
OR
If two pipes function simultaneously, a reservoir will be filled in 12 hours. One pipe fills the reservoir 10 hours faster
than the other. How many hours will the second pipe take to fill the reservoir?
29. In Figure, XY and X'Y' are two parallel tangents to a circle with centre O and another tangent AB with point of [3]
contact C intersects XY at A and X'Y' at B. Prove that ∠AOB = 90°.

OR
If all the sides of a parallelogram touch a circle, show that the parallelogram is a rhombus.

30. Prove that (sin A + cosec A)2 + (cos A + sec A)2 = 7 + tan2A + cot2A. [3]

31. The angle of elevation of the top of a tower from a point A on the ground is 30o. On moving a distance of 20 [3]

metre towards the foot of the tower to a point B the angle of elevation increases to 60o. Find the height of the
tower and the distance of the tower from the point A.
Section D
32. Abdul travelled 300 km by train and 200 km by taxi taking 5 hours 30 minutes. But, if he travels 260 km by train [5]
and 240 km by taxi, he takes 6 minutes longer. Find the speed of the train and that of the taxi.
OR
The ratio of incomes of two persons is 11 : 7 and the ratio of their expenditures is 9 : 5. If each of them manages to
save Rs 400 per month, find their monthly incomes.
33. Find the lengths of the medians of a △ABC having vertices at A (0, -1), B (2, 1) and C (0, 3). [5]
34. In a cylindrical vessel of radius 10 cm, containing some water, 9000 small spherical balls are dropped which are [5]
completely immersed in water which raises the water level. If each spherical ball is of radius 0·5 cm, then find
the rise in the level of water in the vessel.
OR
A hemispherical depression is cut out from one face of a cubical block of side 7 cm, such that the diameter of the
hemisphere is equal to the edge of the cube. Find the surface area of the remaining solid.
35. In an A.P., the nth term is 1
and the mth term is 1
. Find (i) (mn)th term, (ii) sum of first (mn) terms. [5]
m n

Section E
36. Read the following text carefully and answer the questions that follow: [4]
An object which is thrown or projected into the air, subject to only the acceleration of gravity is called a
projectile, and its path is called its trajectory. This curved path was shown by Galileo to be a parabola. Parabola
is represented by a polynomial. If the polynomial to represent the distance covered is,

p(t) = -5t2 + 40t + 1.2

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 i. What is the degree of the polynomial p(t) = -5 t2 + 40t + 1.2? (1)
ii. What is the height of the projectile at the time of 4 seconds after it is launched? (1)

iii. What is the name of the polynomial p(t) = -5t2 + 40t + 1.2 that is classified based on its degree? (2)
OR

What are the factors of the given quadratic equation p(x) = x2 - 5x + 6? (2)
37. Read the following text carefully and answer the questions that follow: [4]
Under the physical and health education a medical check up program was conducted in a Vidyalaya to improve
the health and fitness conditions of the students. Reading of the heights of 50 students was obtained as given in
the table below:

Height (in cm) Number of students

135-140 2

140-145 8

145-150 10

150-155 15

155-160 6

160-165 5

165-170 4

i. Find the lower class limit of the modal class. (1)

ii. Find the median class. (1)
iii. Find the assumed mean of the data. (2)
OR
Find the median of the given data. (2)
38. Read the following text carefully and answer the questions that follow: [4]
The law of reflection states that when a ray of light reflects off a surface, the angle of incidence is equal to the
angle of reflection.

Suresh places a mirror on level ground to determine the height of a pole (with traffic light fired on it). He stands
at a certain distance so that he can see the top of the pole reflected from the mirror. Suresh’s eye level is 1.5 m

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above the ground. The distance of Suresh and the pole from the mirror are 1.8 m and 6 m respectively.

i. Which criterion of similarity is applicable to similar triangles? (1)

ii. What is the height of the pole? (1)
iii. If angle of incidence is i, find tan i. (2)
OR
Now Suresh move behind such that distance between pole and Suresh is 13 meters. He place mirror between
him and pole to see the reflection of light in right position. What is the distance between mirror and Suresh?
(2)

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 Solution
Section A
1.
(d) 14
No. of bad eggs
Explanation: Probability of getting bad eggs = Total no. of eggs

No. of bad eggs

⇒ 0.035 =
400

⇒ No. of bad eggs = 0.035 × 400 = 14

2.
(c) ad ≠ bc
Explanation: (a2 + b2) x2 + 2(ac + bd)x + c2 + d2 = 0
Here A = a2 + b2, B = 2(ac + bd), C = c2 + d2
D = B2 − 4AC = [2(ac + bd)]2 − 4(a2 + b2) (c2 + d2)
= 4[a2c2 + b2d2 + 2abcd]−4[a2c2 + a2d2+ b2c2 + b2d2]
= 4a2c2 + 4b2d2 + 8abcd − 4a2c2 −4a2d2 - 4b2c2 - 4b2d2
= −4a2d2 − 4b2c2 + 8abcd
= −4(a2d2 + b2c2 − 2abcd)
= −4(ad − bc)2
∵ Roots are not real

∴ D < 0

∴−4(ad − bc)2 < 0 ⇒ (ad − bc)2 < 0

⇒ ad − bc < 0 or ad ≠ bc

3.
(b) 19.4 cm3
Explanation: R = 4.2

= 2.1cm
h = 4.2 cm
Volume of cone= 1

3
πr h
2

1 22
× × 2.1 × 2.1 × 4.2
3 7

= 19.404 cm3
4.
c(a−b)
(b)
a(b−c)

Explanation: Given equation is

a(b - c)x2 + b(c - a)x + c(a - b) = 0
Let α be the other root, then
c(a−b)
Product of roots =α× 1 = a(b−c)

c a−b
⇒α = ( )
a b−c

5.
(d) 20
Explanation: First term, a = - 5
Common difference, d = − 0 = 5

2
5

n = 11
As we know, nth term of an AP is
an = a + (n - 1)d

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 where a = first term
an is nth term
d is the common difference
a11 = - 5 + (11 - 1)(5/2)
a11 = - 5 + 25 = 20

6.
−−−−−−−−
(b) √2a + 2b 2 2

Explanation: distance between the point. (0, 0) and (a - b, a + b) is

−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−
= √(a − b − 0) + (a + b − 0) 2 2

−−−−−−−−−−−−−− −
= √(a − b) + (a + b) 2 2

−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−
= √a + b − 2ab + a + b + 2ab
2 2 2 2

−−−−−−− − −−−−−−−−
= √2 (a + b ) = √2a + 2b units.
2 2 2 2

7. (a) both negative

Explanation: Given; x 2
+ 88x + 125 = 0

2
D = (88) − 4(1)(125)

D = 7244

Now,
−(88)± √7244
x =
2(1)

−88+2√1811
⇒ x =
2
−−−− −−−−
There roots are x = −44 + √1811, −44 − √1811
Which are both negative.
8.
(d) DC = C F × AC
2

Explanation: In △ABC, using Thales theorem,

DC
= [AB||DE] ……..(i)
CE

AC BC

And in triangle BCD, using Thales theorem,

CF

DC
= [BD||EF ] ……..(ii)
CE

BC

From eq. (i) and (ii), we have

DC CF
=
AC DC

2
⇒DC = C F × AC

9. (a) 6 cm
Explanation: Here AQ = 4 cm
∴ QB = AQ = 4 cm [Tangents from an external point]

∴ BR = 7 - 4 = 3 cm

∴ BR = CR = 3 cm [Tangents from an external point]

Also SD = SC = 3 cm [Tangents from an external point]

Therefore, x = CS + CR = 3 + 3 = 6 units
10.
−−
(d) 4√10 cm
Explanation: In right △PAO, PA = 12 cm and OA = 5 cm
∴ By Pythagoras theorem,

OP2 = OA2 + PA2 = 52 + (12)2 = 25 + 144 = 169

−−−
⇒ OP = √169 = 13 cm

In right △PBO, PB2 = OP2 - OB2

= 132 - 32 = 169 - 9 = 160
−− − −−
⇒ PB = √160 cm = 4√10 cm

−−−−−−−−−−
11. (a) √a + b − c
2 2 2

Explanation: Given: a sinθ + b cosθ = c

Squaring both sides, we get

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 ⇒ a2sin2θ + b2cos2θ + 2ab sinθ cosθ = c2
⇒ a2(1 - cos2θ) + b2(1 - sin2θ) + 2ab sinθ cosθ = c2
⇒ a2 - a2cos2θ + b2 - b2sin2θ + 2ab sinθ cosθ = c2
⇒ a2cos2θ - b2sinθ - 2ab sinθ cosθ = a2 + b2- c2
⇒ (a cosθ - b sinθ)2 = a2 + b2 - c2
−−− −−− − −− −
⇒ a cosθ - b sinθ = √a + b − c
2 2 2

12. (a) 936

(72×234)
Explanation: LCM (72, 234) = 18
= 936
Therefore, the LCM of (72, 234) is 936.
13. (a) 1 : 3
Explanation: Let AB and CD be the given pillars and O be the midpoint of AC.
Then, AB = x, CD = y, ∠ AOB = 30° and ∠ COD = 60°.
From right △OAB, we have
OA ∘ OA –
= cot 30 ⇒ = √3
AB x
–
⇒ OA = x√3. .....(i)
From right △OCD, we have
y
OC

CD
= cot 60
∘
⇒
OC

y
=
1
⇒ OC = ....(ii)
√3 √3

But, OA = OC
– y x 1
∴ x√3 = ⇒ 3x = y ⇒
y
=
3
⇒ x:y=1:3
√3

14. (a) 231 cm2

Explanation: The angle subtended by the arc = 60o
) × π r2 cm2
o

So, area of the sector = ( 360

60
o

=( 441

6
)×( 22

7
)cm2
= 231 cm2
15.
10π
(c) 13

Explanation:

∴ Slant height = 13
As, θ = S

⇒ S = rθ
⇒ 2π (5) = 13 θ
10π
⇒ θ=
13

16. (a) 6

11

Explanation: Total number of letters in 'ASSOCIATION' = 11

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 Vowels are A, O, I, A, I, O, i.e, 6 in numbers.
∴ Probability of getting a vowel =
6

11

17.
(c) 0
Explanation: Elementary events are
(1, 1), (1, 2), (1, 3), (1, 4), (1, 5), (1, 6)
(2, 1), (2, 2), (2, 3), (2, 4), (2, 5), (2, 6)
(3, 1), (3, 2), (3, 3), (3, 4), (3, 5), (3, 6)
(4, 1), (4, 2), (4, 3), (4, 4), (4, 5), (4, 6)
(5, 1), (5, 2), (5, 3), (5, 4), (5, 5), (5, 6)
(6, 1), (6, 2), (6, 3), (6, 4), (6, 5), (6, 6)
∴ Number of Total outcomes = 36
And Number of possible outcomes (product of numbers appearing on die is 7) = 0
∴ Required Probability =
0
= 0
36

18.
(c) 52
f −f
Explanation: Mode = l + ( 1

2f − f − f
0
) × h
1 0 2

7−3
= 40 + 7×2−3−6
× 15
= 40 + 4

5
× 15
= 40 + 12
= 52
19.
(d) A is false but R is true.
Explanation: A is false but R is true.
20.
(d) A is false but R is true.
Explanation: We have, common difference of an AP
d = an - an - 1 is independent of n or constant.
So, A is false but R is true.
Section B
–
21. Let us assume that 2 + 3√3 is a rational number
– p
2 + 3√3 = ; p, q are integers and q ≠ 0
q

– p−2q
⇒ √3 = 3q

RHS is rational but LHS is irrational

–
∴ Our assumption is wrong. Hence 2 + 3√3 is an irrational number.

22. Given that,

In the figure the triangle ABC
XZ||BC and the length of AZ = 3 cm, ZC = 2 cm, BM = 3 cm and MC = 5 cm.
From △ABC and △AXZ
∠ AXZ = ∠ ABC [by corresponding angles]

∠ AZX = ∠ ACB [by corresponding angles]

By basic proportionality theorem △ABC and △AXZ are similar.

So,
YZ AZ
=
MC ZC
YZ 3
=
5 2

YZ = 15

Then,
XZ AZ
=
BC ZC
XY +Y Z AZ
=
BM+MC ZC
15
XY +
2 3
=
3+5 2

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 XY + 15

2
=
24

2
9
XY = 2
= 4.5 cm
23. Let the sides of the quadrilateral ABCD touch the circle at P, Q, R and S. Since, the lengths of the tangents from an external point
to a given circle are equal.
∴ AP = AS

⇒ BP = BQ

CR = CQ
⇒ DR = DS

Adding, (AP + BP) + (CR + DR) = (BQ + CQ) + (AS + DS)

⇒ AB + CD = BC + AD.

Hence proved
24. We have,
3 3
x = a cos θ, y = b sin θ
x y
3 3
= cos θ and = sin θ
a b
2/3
2/3 y
L.H.S = [ x

a
] + [
b
]

2/3 2/3 n
3 3 m m×n
= [ cos θ] + [ sin θ] [∵ (a ) = a ]

2 2
= cos θ + sin θ

= 1 [∵ cos 2
θ + sin
2
θ = 1]

= R.H.S.
Hence proved.
OR
–
Given, √2 sinθ = 1
sin θ = 1

√2

sin 45°= 1

√2

∴ sinθ = sin45°
∘
θ = 45

put θ = 45 ∘
in

sec2θ - cosec2 θ​
= sec245° - cosec245°
– –
= (√2) − (√2) 2 2

=2 − 2
=0
25. We have, OA = R = 21 m and OC = r = 14 m
∴ Area of the flower bed = Area of a quadrant of a circle of radius R - Area of a quadrant of a circle of radius r
1 2 1 2
= πR − πr
4 4
π 2 2
= (R − r )
4
1 22 2 2 2
= × (21 − 14 ) cm
4 7

1 22 2
= { × × (21 + 14)(21 − 14)} m
4 7

1 22 2
= { × × 35 × 7} m
4 7

= 192.5 m2
OR
3.14 × 100 = 78.5 cm2
∘

i. Area of sector OAPB = 90

360
∘
×

ii. Area minor segment APB = Area sector OAPB - Area △OAB
= 78.5 − × 100 1

= 28.5 cm2.
Section C
26. Prime factorisation of 404 and 96 is:
404 = 2 × 2 × 101
or 404 = 22 × 101

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 96 = 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 3
or 96 = 25 × 3
∴ HCF(404,96 )= 22 = 4
LCM(404, 96 ) = 101 × 25 × 3
LCM( 404, 96) = 9696
Now we have to verify that,
HCF(404, 96) × LCM(404, 96) = 404× 96
Hence, LHS = HCF × LC M = 4 × 9696 = 38784
RHS = Product of numbers = 404 × 96 = 38784
Since, LHS = RHS
∴ HCF × LCM = Product of 404 and 96.

Hence verified.
27. Coordinates of the midpoint P of A and B are
−10+(−2) 4+0
( , ) = (−6, 2)
2 2

P lies on the line joining C and D.

Let P(-6, 2) divide C(-9, -4) and D(-4, y) in the ratio of r:1
Using the section formula for the x-coordinate we get
−4r−9
−6 = ⇒ -6r - 6 = -4r - 9
r+1

3
⇒ 2r = 3 ⇒ r =
2

Hence, P(-6, 2) divides C(-9, -4) and D(-4, y) in the ratio of 3:2
Using the section formula for y-coordinate we get
−4r−9
−6 = ⇒ −6r − 6 = −4r − 9
r+1

3
⇒ 2r = 3 ⇒ r =
2

Hence, P(-6, 2) divides C(-9, -4) and D(-4, y) in the ratio of 3:2
Using the section formula for y-coordinate we get
3y−8
2 = ⇒ 10 = 3y − 8 ⇒ 3y = 18
3+2

⇒ y = 6

28. Let the actual marks be x

Accroding to the question,
7(x + 8) = x2 - 4
⇒ 7x + 56 = x2 - 4
⇒ x2 - 7x - 60 = 0
⇒ x2 - 12x + 5x - 60 = 0
⇒ x(x - 12) +5(x - 12) = 0

⇒ (x - 12)(x + 5) = 0

⇒ x - 12 = 0 or x + 5 = 0

⇒ x = 12 or x = -5

⇒ x = 12 ... [∵ Marks can't be negative]

Hence, Aarush scored 12 marks in Mathematics test.

OR
Let, the slower pipe takes x hours to fill the reservoir.
Hence, the faster pipe will take (x - 10) hours to fill the reservoir.
Since, the slower pipe takes x hours to fill the reservoir.
1
∴ Portion of the reservoir filled by the slower pipe in 1 hour = x

∴ Portion of the reservoir filled by the slower pipe in 12 hours = .

1 12
× 12 =
x x

Now, portion of the reservoir filled by the faster pipe in 1hr = 1

x−10

∴ Portion of the reservoir filled by faster pipe in 12 hours = 1

x−10
× 12 =
x−10
12

It is given that the reservoir is completely filled in 12 hours by simultaneously operating both pipes.
12 12
∴ + = 1
x x−10

12(x−10)+12x
⇒ = 1
x(x−10)

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 12x−120+12x
⇒ = 1
2
x −10x

2
⇒ x − 10x = 24x − 120

2
⇒ x − 10x − 24x + 120 = 0

⇒ x2 - 34x + 120 = 0
⇒ x2 - 30x - 4x + 120 = 0
⇒ x(x - 30) - 4(x - 30) = 0

⇒ (x - 30)(x - 4) = 0
⇒ x - 30 = 0. [ ∴ x - 4 ≠ 0, otherwise (x-10) i.e time taken by faster pipe will become -6 hr i.e. negative, which is not possible]

⇒ x = 30

Hence, the second pipe take 30 hours to fill the reservoir.

29. According to the question, XY and X 'Y ' are x two parallel tangents to a circle with centre O and another tangent AB with point
of contact C intersects XY at A and X 'Y ' at B.

In quad. APQB, we have

∠AP O =90°

and ∠BQO = 90° [∵ tangent at any point is perpendicular to the radius through the point of contact]
Now, ∠AP O + ∠BQO + ∠QBC + ∠P AC = 360 ∘

∘
⇒ ∠P AC + ∠QBC = 360 −(∠AP O + ∠BQO) = 180 ...(i) ∘

We have,
1
∠C AO = ∠P AC
2
1
and ∠C BO = 2
∠QBC [∵ tangents from an external point are equally inclined to the line segment joining the centre to that
point]
∴ ∠CAO + ∠CBO =
1

2
(∠P AC + ∠QBC ) =
1

2
∘
× 180 = 90
∘
.....(ii)
In △AOB, we have
∘
∠C AO + ∠AOB + ∠C BO = 180

∘ ∘
⇒ 90 + ∠AOB = 180
∘
⇒ ∠AOB = 90

OR

Let ABCD be a parallelogram such that its

sides touch a circle with centre O.
We know that the tangents to a circle from an exterior
point are equal in length.
Therefore,AP = AS [From A] ...(i)
BP = BQ [FromB] ...(ii)
CR = CQ [From C] ...(iii)
and , DR = DS [From D] ...(iv)
Adding (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv), we get,
AP + BP + CR + DR = AS + BQ +CQ + DS
⇒ ( AP + BP) + (CR + DR) = ( AS + DS) + (BQ + CQ)

⇒ AB + CD = AD + BC

⇒ 2 AB = 2 BC

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 ⇒ AB = BC
Therefore, AB = BC = CD = AD
Thus, ABCD is a rhombus.
30. LHS = (sinA + cosecA)2 + (cosA + secA)2
= sin2A + cosec2A + 2 sinA cosecA + cos2A + sec2A + 2 cosA secA
= sin2A + cos2A + cosec2A + sec2A + 2 + 2
= 1 + cosec2A + sec2A + 4
= (1 + cot2A) + (1 + tan2A) + 5
= 7 + tan2A + cot2A = RHS

31.

Let height of tower be h m and distance BC be x m

In △
​ ​DBC, = tan 60 h

x
∘

−−
⇒ h = √3x .....(i)
h ∘ 1
= tan 30 =
x+20 √3
−−
⇒ ....(ii)
√3h = x + 20

Substituting the value of h from eq. (i) in eq. (ii), we get

3x = x + 20
3x - x = 20
Or 2x = 20
⇒ x = 10 m ...(iii)
−−
Againh = √3x
– –
or, h = √3 × 10 = 10√3
= 10 × 1 ⋅ 732

= 17.32 m
[from (i) and (in)]
Hence, height of tower is 17.32 m and distance of
tower from point A is 30 m
Section D
32. Suppose, speed of the train be x km/hr and the speed of taxi be y km/h.
300
time taken to cover 300 km by the train = hours x
200
time taken to cover 200 km by the taxi = y
hours
Total time taken = 5 30

60
hours = 5
1

2
hours =
11

2
hours
300 200 11
∴ + =
x y 2

600 400
⇒ + = 11
x y

Put 1

x
= u and 1

y
=v
⇒600u + 400v = 11 ..........(i)
260
time taken to cover 260 km by the train = x
hours
240
time taken to cover 240 km by the taxi = y
hours
Total time taken = 5 36

60
hours = 5
1

2
hours =
11

2
hours
⇒1300u + 1200v = 28 ..........(ii)
Multiplying (i) by 3 and subtracting (ii) from it,
5 1
⇒ 500u = 5 ⇒ u = ⇒ u =
500 100

Substituting u = 1

100
in (i), ⇒ v = 80
1

1 1 1
∴ u = ⇒ = ⇒ x = 100
100 x 100

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 1 1 1
v = ⇒ = ⇒ y = 80
80 y 80

∴ the speed of the train = 100 km/hr

the speed of the taxi = 80 km/hr
OR
Let the incomes of two persons be 11x and 7x.
And the expenditures of two persons be 9y and 5y
∴ 11x − 9y = 400 ....(i)
7x − 5y = 400 ....(ii)
Multiplying (i) by 5 and (ii) by 9 and subtracting,

∴ −8x = −1600
−1,600
x = = 200
−8

Therefore, Their monthly incomes are

11 × 200 = Rs 2200
7 × 200 = Rs1400

33.

Let A(0, -1), B(2, 1) and C(0, 3) be the given points.

Let AD, BE and CF be the medians
2+0 1+3
Coordinates of D are ( 2
,
2
) = (1, 2)

3−1
Coordinates of E are ( 0

2
,
2
) = (0, 1)

2+0 1−1
Coordinates of F are ( 2
,
2
) = (1, 0)

−−−−−−−−−−−−−− − −−
Length of median 2 2
AD = √(1 − 0) + (2 + 1) = √10 units
−−−−−−−−−−−−−− −
Length of median 2 2
BE = √(2 − 0) + (1 − 1) = 2units
−−−−−−−−−−−−−− − −−
Length of median 2 2
C F = √(1 − 0) + (0 − 3) = √10 units

34. Volume of raised water in cylinder = Volume of 9000 spherical balls

π(10) H = 9000 ×
2 4 3
× π × (0.5)
3

∴ H = 15 cm
OR

Edge of the cube, a = 7 cm.

Radius of the hemisphere, r = 7

2
cm.

Surface area of remaining solid

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 = total surface area of the cube - area of the top of hemispherical part + curved surface area of the hemisphere
2 2 2 2 2
= 6a − πr + 2πr = 6a + πr

22 7 7 2
= (6 × 7 × 7 + × × ) cm
7 2 2

= (294 + 38.5)cm2 = 332.5 cm2.

35. an = 1

1
a + (n - 1)d = m

am = 1

a + (m - 1)d = 1

On solving,
a= 1

mn

d= 1

mn

i. amn = mn
1
+ (mn − 1) ×
1

mn

1+mn−1
= mn
=1
ii. Smn = mn

2
(
mn
1
+ 1)

1+mn
= 2

Section E
36. i. 2
ii. 81.2 m
iii. quadratic polynomial
OR
(x - 3) and (x - 2)
37. i. The maximum class frequency is 15 belonging to class interval 150-155
∴ 150 - 155 is the modal class

lower limit (l) of modal class =150

ii. Height (in cm) frequency C.F

135-140 2 2

140-145 8 10

145-150 10 20

150-155 15 35

155-160 6 41

160-165 5 46

165-170 4 50

∑ fi = 50

∑ fi = 2 + 8 + 10 + 15 + 6 + 5 + 4 =50 =N
N

2
=
50

2
= 25
c.f just greater that N

2
i.e, 25 is 35
∴ Median class 150-155

Height (in cm) frequency (fi) xi

iii.
135-140 2 137.5

140-145 8 142.5

145-150 10 147.5

150-155 15 152.5

155-160 6 157.5

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 160-165 5 162.5

165-170 4 167.5
lower limit+upper limit
xi = 2

middle term of xi,is the assumean mean

Hence, Assumed Mean = 152.5
OR
n
−c.f

Median = l ( 2

f
) × h

25−20
= 150 + ( 15
)× 5

= 150 + 5

15
× 5

= 150 + 5

= 150 + 1.67
= 151.67
38. i. AA criterion

ii.

△ ABE ∼ △CDE (by AA criteria)

AB BE
=
CD DE
6×1.5
h= 1.8

h=5
i.e., height of pole = 5 m.
iii. tan i = 6

OR

1.5 13−x
=
5 x

1.5x = 65 - 5x
6.5x = 65
x= 65

6.5

= 10
∴ distance of Suresh from mirror

= 13 - x
= 13 - 10
=3m

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 Class X Session 2024-25
Subject - Mathematics (Standard)
Sample Question Paper - 10

Time Allowed: 3 hours Maximum Marks: 80

General Instructions:

1. This Question Paper has 5 Sections A, B, C, D and 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 carrying 04 marks each.

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 2 marks questions of Section E

8. Draw neat figures wherever required. Take π = wherever required if not stated.
22

Section A
1. The total number of factors of a prime number is: [1]

a) 2 b) 1

c) 3 d) 0
2. In the figure, the graph of the polynomial p(x) is given. The number of zeroes of the polynomial is: [1]

a) 2 b) 1

c) 0 d) 3
3. A system of linear equations is said to be inconsistent if it has [1]

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 a) one solution b) at least one solution

c) two solutions d) no solution

4. The value of λ for which (x2 + 4x + λ ) is a perfect square, is [1]

a) 1 b) 16

c) 4 d) 9
5. How many terms are there in the A.P. given below? [1]
14, 19, 24, 29, ..., 119

a) 22 b) 21

c) 18 d) 14
6. The diameter of a circle is of length 6 cm. If one end of the diameter is (-4, 0), the other end on x-axis is at: [1]

a) (6, 0) b) (0, 2)

c) (4, 0) d) (2, 0)
7. The mid-point of the line-segment AB is P(0, 4). If the coordinates of B are (-2, 3) then the co-ordinates of A are [1]

a) (2, 9) b) (-2, -5)

c) (2, 5) d) (-2, 11)

8. In the given figure, AB || PQ. If AB = 6 cm, PQ = 2 cm and OB = 3 cm, then the length of OP is: [1]

a) 1 cm b) 4 cm

c) 9 cm d) 3 cm
9. In the given figure, PA and PB are tangents from external point P to a circle with centre C and Q is any point on [1]

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 the circle. Then the measure of ∠AQB is

a) 90o b) 125o
o
c) 62 1

2
d) 55o

10. From an external point Q, the length of tangent to a circle is 12 cm and the distance of Q from the centre of [1]
circle is 13 cm. The radius of circle (in cm) is

a) 10 b) 5

c) 7 d) 12
∘ ∘

11. The value of sin 90 +cos 60

∘ ∘
is: [1]
sec 45 +tan 45

–
a) 3

2
( √2 − 1) b) 1+√3

√2+1

–
c) 3
( √2 + 1) d) 1
2

12. (3 sin2 30o - 4 cos2 60o) is equal to: [1]

a) − 1
b) 5

4 4

c) − 3

4
d) −
9

13. A ladder 15 m long just reaches the top of a vertical wall. If the ladder makes an angle of 60° with the wall, then [1]
the height of the wall is
–
a) 15√3 m b) 15 m

c) 15√3
m d) 15

2
m
2

14. The area of the sector of a circle with radius 6 cm which subtends an angle of 60o at the centre of the circle is: [1]

a) 152
cm2 b) 132
cm2
7 7

c) 142
cm2 d) 122
cm2
7 7

15. Pankaj has a motorcycle with wheels of diameter 91 cm. There are 22 spokes in the wheel. Find the length of arc [1]
between two adjoining spokes.

a) 13 cm b) 26 cm

c) 15 cm d) 18 cm
16. A bag contains 100 cards numbered 1 to 100. A card is drawn at random from the bag. What is the probability [1]
that the number on the card is a perfect cube?

a) 1
b) 1

20 25

c) 7
d) 3

100 50

17. A number is chosen from the numbers 1, 2, 3 and denoted as x, and a number is chosen from the numbers 1, 4, 9 [1]
and denoted as y. Then P(xy < 9) is:

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 a) 7

9
b) 5

c) 3
d) 1

9 9

18. If the difference of mode and median of a data is 24, then the difference of median and mean of the same data is: [1]

a) 8 b) 12

c) 34 d) 24
19. Assertion (A): A spherical glass vessel has a cylindrical neck 8 cm long, 2 cm in diameter; the diameter of the [1]
spherical part is 8.5 cm. By measuring the amount of water is holds, a child finds its volume to be 345 cm3.

Reason (R): To calculate the volume of vessel the expression used here is v = πr2h + 4 3
πr .
3

a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct b) Both A and R are true but R is not the
explanation of A. correct explanation of A.

c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true.

20. Assertion (A): The 11th term of an AP is 7, 9, 11, 13 is 67. [1]
Reason (R): If sn is the sum of first n terms of an AP then its nth term an is given by a n = sn + sn-1.

a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct b) Both A and R are true but R is not the
explanation of A. correct explanation of A.

c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true.

Section B
21. Find H.C.F. and L.C.M. of 56 and 112 by prime factorisation method. [2]
22. In the given figure, in a triangle PQR, ST ∥
​ ​QR and PS
=
3
,PR = 28 cm, find PT. [2]
SQ 5

23. In Fig., there are two concentric circles with centre O. If ARC and AQB are tangents to the smaller circle from [2]
the point A lying on the larger circle, find the length of AC, if AQ = 5 cm.

24. Find the value of : sin 30°. cos 60° + cos 30°. sin 60°. [2]
Is it equal to sin 90° or cos 90°?
OR
If a cosθ + b sinθ = m and a sinθ - b cosθ = n, prove that a2 + b2 = m2 + n2
25. Find the area of a quadrant of a circle whose circumference is 22 cm. [2]
OR
What is the diameter of a circle whose area is equal to the sum of the areas of two circles of diameters 10 cm and 24

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 cm.
Section C
26. Find the greatest number that will divide 445, 572 and 699 leaving remainders 4, 5 and 6 respectively. [3]
27. Find the quadratic polynomial, sum and product of whose zeroes are -1 and -20 respectively. Also find the [3]
zeroes of the polynomial so obtained.
28. If the last term of an A.P. of 30 terms is 119 and the 8th term from the end (towards the first term) is 91, then find [3]
the common difference of the A.P. Hence, find the sum of all the terms of the A.P.
OR

The sum of 5th and 9th terms of an A.P. is 72 and the sum of 7th and 12th terms is 97 .Find the A.P.
29. In the given figure, O is the centre of the circle and TP is the tangent to the circle from an external point T. If [3]
∠P BT = 30°, prove that BA: AT = 2:1.

OR
Two tangents TP and TQ are drawn to a circle with centre O from an external point T. Prove that ∠ PTQ = 2∠ OPQ.

30. Prove that (

1+tan
2
A
) =(
1−tan A
) = tan2 A [3]
2
1+cot A 1−cot A

31. If the median of the following frequency distribution is 32.5. Find the values of f1 and f2. [3]

Class 0 - 10 10 - 20 20 - 30 30 - 40 40 - 50 50 - 60 60 - 70 Total

Frequency f1 5 9 12 f2 3 2 40

Section D
32. A cottage industry produces a certain number of pottery articles in a day. It was observed on a particular day that [5]
cost of production of each article (in rupees) was 3 more than twice the number of articles produced on that day.
If, the total cost of production on that day was ₹ 90, find the number of articles produced and the cost of each
article.
OR

If (- 5) is a root of the quadratic equation 2x2 + px + 15 = 0 and the quadratic equation p(x2 + x) + k = 0 has equal
roots, then find the values of p and k.
33. A straight highway leads to the foot of a tower. A man standing at the top of the tower observes a car at an angle [5]
of depression of 30°, which is approaching the foot of the tower with a uniform speed. Six seconds later, the
angle of depression of the car is found to be 60°. Find the further time taken by the car to reach the foot of the
tower from this point.
34. A solid is in the shape of a right-circular cone surmounted on a hemisphere, the radius of each of them being 7 [5]
cm and the height of the cone is equal to its diameter. Find the volume of the solid.
OR
A tent is in the shape of a right circular cylinder up to a height of 3 m and then a right circular cone, with a maximum

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 height of 13.5 m above the ground. Calculate the cost of painting the inner side of the tent at the rate of ₹ 2 per square
metre, if the radius of the base is 14 m.
35. A survey regarding the heights (in cm) of 50 girls of X of a school was conducted and the following data was [5]
obtained:

Height (in cm) 120 - 130 130 - 140 140 - 150 150 - 160 160 - 170 Total

Number of girls 2 8 12 20 8 50

Find the mean and mode of the above data.

Section E
36. Read the following text carefully and answer the questions that follow: [4]
Two schools P and Q decided to award prizes to their students for two games of Hockey ₹ x per student and
Cricket ₹ y per student. School P decided to award a total of ₹ 9,500 for the two games to 5 and 4 students
respectively; while school Q decided to award ₹ 7,370 for the two games to 4 and 3 students respectively.

i. Represent the following information algebraically (in terms of x and y). (1)
ii. What is the prize amount for hockey? (1)
iii. Prize amount on which game is more and by how much? (2)
OR
What will be the total prize amount if there are 2 students each from two games? (2)
37. Read the following text carefully and answer the questions that follow: [4]
The discus throw is an event in which an athlete attempts to throw a discus. The athlete spins anti-clockwise
around one and a half times through a circle, then releases the throw. When released, the discus travels along
tangent to the circular spin orbit.

In the given figure, AB is one such tangent to a circle of radius 75 cm. Point O is centre of the circle and ∠ ABO

= 30o. PQ is parallel to OA.

i. find the length of AB. (1)

ii. find the length of OB. (1)
iii. find the length of AP. (2)
OR

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 find the length of PQ. (2)
38. Read the following text carefully and answer the questions that follow: [4]
Using Cartesian Coordinates we mark a point on a graph by how far along and how far up it is.
The left-right (horizontal) direction is commonly called X-axis.
The up-down (vertical) direction is commonly called Y-axis.
When we include negative values, the x and y axes divide the space up into 4 pieces.
Read the information given above and below:
Two friends Veena and Arun work in the same office in Delhi. In the Christmas vacations, both decided to go
their hometowns represented by Town A and Town B respectively in the figure given below. Town A and Town
B are connected by trains from the same station C (in the given figure) in Delhi.

i. Who will travel more distance to reach their home? (1)

ii. Find the location of the station. (1)
iii. Find in which ratio Y-axis divide Town B and Station. (2)
OR
Find the distance between Town A and Town B. (2)

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 Solution
Section A
1. (a) 2
Explanation: The total number of factors of a prime number = 2 i.e. 1 and itself
2. (a) 2
Explanation: 2
The number of zeroes is 2 as the graph does cut the x-axis 2 times.
3.
(d) no solution
Explanation: A system of linear equations is said to be inconsistent if it has no solution means two lines are running parallel
and not cutting each other at any point.
4.
(c) 4
Explanation: For a quadratic equation to be a perfect square
D=0
b2 - 4ac = 0
(4)2 - 4(1)(λ) = 0
16 - 4λ = 0
16 = 4λ
λ = 4

5. (a) 22
Explanation: Given, a1 = 14, tn = 119
d = a2 - a1 = 19 - 14 = 5
tn = a1 + (n - 1)d
119 = 14 + (n - 1)5
119 - 14 = 5n - 5
105 + 5 = 5n
110 = 5n
n = 22
6.
(d) (2, 0)
Explanation: Let the other point on x axis is (x, 0)
By distance formula
−−−−−−−−−−−−−− −
√(x + 4)2 + (0 − 0)2 = (6)

x+4=6
x=2
Hence the point is (2, 0)
7.
(c) (2, 5)
Explanation: Let cordinate of A(x,y)
(x−2) (y+3)
Then cordinate of mid point are [ 2
,
2
]

On comparing the cordinates of mid points

(x−2)
= 0
2

x=2
(y+3)
= 4
2

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 y=5
Cordinates of A are (2, 5).
8. (a) 1 cm
Explanation: In △ABO and △QPO
∠ BAO = ∠ PQO (by alt. angle)

∠ AOB = ∠ QOP (vert. oppo. angle)

∴ △ABO ∼ △QPO (by AA Similarity)

AB OB
∴
QP
= OP

6 3

2
= OP

OP = 1cm
9.
1 o
(c) 62 2

Explanation: Given, ∠ APB = 55o

∴ ∠ ACB = 180o - 55o = 125o ...(∵ ∠ APB and ∠ ACB are supplementary angles)
Now, as we know that
Angle subtended by an arc at the centre = 2 × angle subtended by arc at any point on the remaining part of the circle
∴125o = 2 × ∠ AQB
⇒ ∠ AQB =
125

62.5o or
o
= 62
1

10.
(b) 5

Explanation:

∵ We know that
PQ ⊥ OP
∴ △QPO is right angled △

∴ By python theory.
QO2 = QP2 + OP2
(13)2 = (12)2 + OP2
r2 = 169 - 144.
r2 = 25
r = 5 cm
3 –
11. (a) 2
(√2 − 1)
∘ ∘
sin 90 +cos 60
Explanation: = ∘ ∘
sec 45 +tan 45
1
1+

= 2

√2+1
3

= 2

√2+1

upon rationalization
√2−1
= 3

2
×
1
×
√2+1 √2−1

√2−1
= 3

2
×
√2−1

3 –
= 2
(√2 − 1)

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12. (a) − 1

Explanation: (3 sin2 30o - 4 cos2 60o)

1 2 1 2
⇒ 3 × ( ) − 4 × ( )
2 2
1
⇒ −
4

13.
(d) 15

2
m
Explanation:
Let AB be the ladder and BC be the wall
Then, ∠ ABC = 60° ⇒ ∠ CAB = (90° - 60°) = 30∘
Let BC = h m. then,
BC h

AB
= = sin 30∘ ⇒
15
=
1

⇒ h= 15

14.
(b) 132

7
cm2
Explanation: Angle of the sector is 60°
Area of sector = ( θ

360
o
) × π r2
Area of the sector with angle 60o = ( ) × π r2 cm2
o
60
∴ o
360

=( 36

6
)π cm2
=6×( 22

7
) cm2
= 132

7
cm2
15. (a) 13 cm
Explanation: Radius of wheel = 91

2
cm
∘

Angle between two adjoining spokes, θ = 360

22

∴ Length of arc = 360

θ
∘
× 2πr
∘

= 360

360 ×22
∘
× 2 ×
22

7
×
91

2
= 13 cm

16.
(b) 25
1

Explanation: n(S) = 100

E = {1, 8, 27, 64}
n(E) = 4
the probability of drawing a number on the card that is a cube is
P(E) = = 100
4 1

25

17.
5
(b) 9

Explanation: Numbers x = 1, 2, 3 and y = 1, 4, 9

Now xy = {1, 4, 9, 2, 8, 18, 3, 12, 27} = 9
∴ n = 9

and xy < 9 are 1, 2, 3, 4, 8

∴ m = 5

∴ P(xy < 9) =
5

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18.
(b) 12
Explanation: Given,
mode - median = 24
median - mean = ?
we know that,
mode = 3 median - 2 mean
mode = median + 2 median - 2 mean
mode - median = 2 median - 2 mean
24 = 2 (median - mean)
median - mean = = 12 24

19. (a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
Explanation: Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
20.
(c) A is true but R is false.
Explanation: A is true but R is false.
Section B
21. Using the factor tree we have,
56 = 23 × 7 and 112 = 24 × 7
Hence HCF is 23 × 7 = 56 and
LCM is 24 × 7 = 112
22. According to the question,

ST ​∥ ​QR
PS
∴
PQ
=
PT

PR
(By BPT)
Given, PS

SQ
=
3

5
and PR= 28 cm
PQ = 3 + 5 = 8
PS PT
or, PQ
=
PR

3 PT
or, 8
=
28

∴ PT =
3×28

8
= 10.5 cm
23. Here, AC and AB are the tangents from external point A to the smaller circle.

∴ AC = AB
Now, AB is the chord of bigger circle and OQ is the perpendicular bisector of chord AB.
∴ AQ = QB

or, AB = 2AQ
or, AB = 2(5) = 10 cm ...[∵ Given AQ = 5 cm]
or, AC = 10 cm

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24. sin30 ∘
. cos60
∘
+ cos30 . sin60
∘ ∘

1 1 √3 √3
= × + ×
2 2 2 2
1 3 1+3
= + =
4 4 4
4
=
4

= 1= sin90 ∘
= cos90
∘

OR
Given,
R.H.S = m2 +n2
= (a cosθ + b sinθ)2 + (a sinθ - b cosθ)2 [sin ce, m = a cos θ + b sin θ and n = a sin θ − b cos θ]
2 2 2

= (a2cos2θ + b2sin2θ + 2ab cosθ sinθ) + (a2sin2θ + b2cos2θ - 2ab sinθ cosθ)
[ ∵ (a ± b) =a +b ± 2ab]

= a2 (cos2θ + sin2θ) + b2 (sin2θ + cos2θ) = a2 + b2 = L.H.S [∵ sin 2

θ + cos
2
θ = 1]

therefore, m + n = a + b2 2 2 2

Hence proved.
25. Let the radius of the circle be r cm.
Then, circumference of the circle = 2π r cm
According to the question,
2π r = 22
22
⇒ 2 × × r = 22
7
22×7 7
⇒ r= ⇒ r= cm
2×22 2

For a quadrant of a circle,

Area = πr 1

4
2

2
1 22 7
= × × ( )
4 7 2

1 22 7 7 77 2
= × × × = cm
4 7 2 2 8

OR
Let the radius of the large circle be R.
Then, we have
Area of large circle of radius R = Area of a circle of radius 5 cm+ Area of a circle of radius 12 cm
2 2 2
⇒ πR = (π × 5 + π × 12 )

2
⇒ πR = (25π + 144π)

2
⇒ πR = 169π

2
⇒ R = 169

⇒ R = 13 cm
⇒ Diameter = 2R
= 26 cm
Section C
26. We have to find the greatest number that divides 445, 572 and 699 and leaves remainders of 4, 5 and 6 respectively. This means
when the number divides 445, 572 and 699, it leaves remainders 4, 5 and 6. It means that
445 - 4 = 441,
572 - 5 = 567
and 699 - 6 = 693
are completely divisible by the required number.
For the highest number which divides the above numbers we need to calculate HCF of 441, 567 and 693 .
Therefore, the required number is the H.C.F. of 441, 567 and 693 Respectively.
First, consider 441 and 567.
By applying Euclid’s division lemma, we get
567 = 441 × 1 + 126
441 = 126 × 3 + 63
126 = 63 × 2 + 0.
Therefore, H.C.F. of 441 and 567 = 63
Now, consider 63 and 693
again we have to apply Euclid’s division lemma, we get

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 693 = 63 × 11 + 0.
Therefore, H.C.F. of 441, 567 and 693 is 63
Hence, the required number is 63. 63 is the highest number which divides 445,572 and 699 will leave 4,5 and 6 as remainder
respectively.
27. Sum of the zeroes: (2 + β ) = (-1)
Product of the zeroes : 2β = -20
So, required Quadratic polynomial
= [x + (α + β)x + 2β]
2

= [x 2
+ (−1)x + (−20]

=x 2
− x − 20

⇒ x − x − 20 = 0 is the polynomial
2

28. Given, last term, l = 119

No. of terms in A.P. = 30
8th term from the end = 91
Let d be a common difference and assume that the first term of A.P. is 119 (from the end)
Since the nth term of AP is
an = l + (n - 1)d
∴ a8 = 119 + (8 - 1)d

⇒ 91 = 119 + 7d
⇒ 7d = 91 - 119

⇒ 7d = -28

⇒ d = -4

Now, this common difference is from the end of A.P.

So, the common difference from the beginning = -d
= (-4) = 4
Thus, a common difference for the A.P. is 4.
Now, using the formula
I = a + (n - 1)d
⇒ 119 = a + (30 - 1)4

⇒ 119 = a + 29 × 4
⇒ 119 = a + 116
⇒ a = 119 - 116

⇒ a = 3

Hence, using the formula for the sum of n terms of an A.P.

n
i.e., Sn = 2
[2a + (n - 1)d]
30
S30 = 2
[2 × 3 + (30 - 1) × 4]
= 15(6 + 29 × 4)
= 15 × 122
= 1830
Therefore, the sum of 30 terms of an A.P. is 1830
OR
It is given that the sum of 5th and 9th terms of an A.P. is 72 and the sum of 7th and 12th terms is 97.
Let "a "be the first term and 'd' be the common difference of the Arithmetic progression .
It is given that a5 + a9 = 72 and, a7 + a12 = 97
⇒ (a + 4d) + (a + 8d) = 72 and, (a + 6d) + (a + 11 d) = 97.
Therefore, we have
⇒ 2a + 12d = 72 ...(1)

⇒ 2a + 17d = 97...(2)
Subtracting (1) from (2), we get
2a+17d-2a-12d =97-72
⟹ 5d = 25

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 ⇒ d=5
Putting d = 5 in (1), we get
2a + 60 = 72 ⇒ 2a = 12 ⇒ a = 6
Therefore,a = 6 and d = 5
Hence, the Arithmetic Progression a,a+d,a+2d ..... is 6, 11,16, 21, 26,......
29. O is the centre of the circle and TP is the tangent to the circle from an external point T.

From figure,
AB is the diameter
Since, angle in a semicircle is a right angle
∠AP B = 90°

By using alternate segment theorem

We have ∠AP B = ∠P AT = 30°
Now, in △APB
∠ BAP + ∠ APB + ∠ ABP = 180 (Angle sum property of triangle)
∘

∠ BAP = 180° - 90° - 30° = 60°

Now, ∠ BAP = ∠ APT + ∠ PTA (Exterior angle property)
60° = 30° + ∠ PTA
∠P T A = 60° − 30° = 30°

We know that sides opposite to equal angles are equal

AP = AT
In right triangle ABP,
sin 30° = AT

BA

⇒
1

2
= AT

BA

∴ BA : AT = 2 : 1

OR
TP = TQ ...(length of tangents drawn from external points)
∴ ∠ TQP = ∠ TPQ (angles oppo to equal sides are equal)

OP ⊥ TP (∵ at point of contact radius and tangent are ⊥ r)

∠ OPT = 90o
∠ OPQ + ∠ CPQ = 90o
∠ TPQ = 90 - ∠ OPQ

Now, In △PTQ
∠ TPQ + ∠ PTQ + ∠ QTP = 180o
90o - ∠ OPQ + 90 - ∠ OPQ + ∠ PTQ = 180o
∠ PTQ = 2∠ OPQ

Proved.
= tan2 A
2
1+ tan A
30. First, we will show that, 2
1+ cot A
2 2 2
1+ tan A 1+ tan A 1+ tan A
LHS = 2
= 1
=
1+ cot A 1+tan2 A
1+
2
tan A 2
tan A
2

= (1 + tan 2
A) ×
tan A

2
1+tan A

= tan2 A = RHS ....(i)

2

= tan2 A
1−tan A
Now, we will show that, ( 1−cot A
)

2 2
2
1−tan A 1−tan A 1−tan A
LHS = ( 1−cot A
) =( 1
) =( tanA−1
)
1−
tanA tanA

= [(1 − tan A) × ( tan A

)]
−(1−tan A)

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 = (tan A)2 = tan2 A = RHS ...(ii)
Hence, from (i) and (ii),
2 2

= tan2 A
1+ tan A 1−tan A
=( )
1+ cot 2 A 1−cot A

Hence proved.
31. Let f1 and f2 be the frequencies of class intervals 0 - 10 and 40 - 50.
f1 + 5 + 9 + 12 + f2 + 3 + 2 = 40
⇒ f1 + f2 = 9

Median is 32.5 which lies in 30 - 40, so the median class is 30 - 40.

l = 30, h = 10, f = 12, N = 40 and c = f1 + 5 + 9 = (f1 + 14)
N
( −c)

Now, median = l + [h ×
2
]
f

20− f1 −14
⇒ 32.5 = [30 + (10 × )]
12

6−f
1
= [30 + (10 × )]
12

30−5f
1
= [30 + ( )]
6

30−5f1
= 2.5
6

30 - 5f1 = 15
5f1 = 15 ⇒ f 1 = 3

f1 = 3 and f2 = (9 - 3) = 6
Section D
32. Let cost of production of each article be Rs x
We are given total cost of production on that particular day = Rs 90
Therefore, total number of articles produced that day = 90/x
According to the given conditions,
90
x = 2( ) + 3
x

180
⇒ x = + 3
x
180+3x
⇒ x =
x

2
⇒ x = 180 + 3x

2
⇒ x − 3x − 180 = 0

2
⇒ x − 15x + 12x − 180 = 0

⇒ x (x − 15) + 12 (x − 15) = 0
⇒ (x − 15) (x + 12) = 0 ⇒ x = 15, −12
Cost cannot be in negative, therefore, we discard x = − 12
Therefore, x = Rs 15 which is the cost of production of each article.
90
Number of articles produced on that particular day = =6 15

OR
Since (-5) is a root of given quadratic equation 2x2 + px + 15 =0,then,
2
2(−5) + p(−5) − 15 = 0

50 − 5p − 15 = 0

5p = 35 ⇒ p = 7

Now p (x 2
+ x) + k = 0 has equal roots
2
px + px + k = 0

So (b) 2
− 4ac = 0

2
(p) − 4p × k = 0

2
(7) − 4 × 7 × k = 0

28k = 49
49 7
k = =
28 4

hence p = 7 and k = 7

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33.

In right triangle ABP,

∘ AB
tan 30 =
BP
1 AB
⇒ =
√3 BP

–
BP = AB√3 ........ (i)
In right triangle ABQ,
0 AB
tan 60 =
BQ

– AB
⇒ √3 =
BQ

⇒BQ =
AB
....... (ii)
√3

∵ PQ = BP - BQ
– 3AB−AB
∴ PQ = AB√3 − AB
= =
2AB
= 2BQ [From eq. (ii)]
√3 √3 √3

⇒ BQ = 1

2
PQ
∵ Time taken by the car to travel a distance PQ = 6 seconds.
∴ Time taken by the car to travel a distance BQ, i.e. PQ = 6 = 3 seconds.
1 1
×
2 2

Hence, the further time taken by the car to reach the foot of the tower is 3 seconds.
34. Given, radius of cone = radius of hemisphere
=r
= 7 cm
Height of cone (h) = 2 × radius
=2×7
= 14 cm
Volume of solid = Volume of cone + Volume of hemisphere
1 2
Volume of solid (V) = 3
2
πr h +
3
πr
3

1 2
=
3
2
πr (2r) +
3
πr
3
...(∵ h = 2r)
2 3 2 3
= πr + πr
3 3
4 3
= πr
3

=
4

3
×
22

7
× 7×7×7
4312
=
3

= 1437.33 cm3
OR
Height of the cylinder = 3 m.
Total height of the tent above the ground = 13.5 m
height of the cone = (13.5 - 3)m = 10.5 m
Radius of the cylinder = radius of cone = 14 m
Curved surface area of the cylinder = 2πrhm 2
= (2 ×
22

7
× 14 × 3) m
2
= 264m
2

−−−−−−−−− −
−− −−−− −−−−−−−−− − −−−−−
2 2 2 2
∴ l = √r + h = √14 + (10.5) = √196 + 110.25 = √306.25 = 17.5

∴ Cured surface area of the cone = πrl = ( 22

7
× 14 × 17.5) m
2
= 770m
2

Let S be the total area which is to be painted. Then,

S = Curved surface area of the cylinder + Curved surface area of the cone
⇒ S = (264 + 770) m2 = 1034 m2
Hence, Cost of painting = S × Rate = ₹ (1034 × 2) = ₹ 2068
Height (in cm) No. of girls xi ui fiui
35.
120 - 130 2 125 -2 -4

130 - 140 8 135 -1 -8

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 140 - 150 12 145 = a 0 0

150 - 160 20 155 1 20

160 - 170 8 165 2 16

Total 50 24
Mean = 145 + 24

50
× 10
= 149.8
∴ mean height is 149.8 cm

Modal class is 150 - 160

(20−12)
Mode = 150 + × 10
(2×20−12−8)

= 154
∴ modal height is 154 cm

Section E
36. i. Given, prize amount for Hockey ₹ x and ₹ y for cricket per student
∴ Algebraic equations are
5x + 4y = 9500 ...(i)
and 4x + 3y = 7370 ...(ii)
ii. Given, prize amount for Hockey ₹ x and ₹ y for cricket per student
∴ Algebraic equations are

5x + 4y = 9500 ...(i)
and 4x + 3y = 7370 ...(ii)
Multiply by 3 in equation (i) and by 4 in equation (ii)
15x + 12y = 28,500 ...(iii)
16x + 12y = 29480 ...(iv)
On subtracting equation (iii) from equation (iv), we get
x = 980
∴ Prize amount for hockey = ₹ 980

iii. Given, prize amount for Hockey ₹ x and ₹ y for cricket per student
∴ Algebraic equations are

5x + 4y = 9500 ...(i)
and 4x + 3y = 7370 ...(ii)
Now, put this value in equation (i), we get
5 × 980 + 4y = 9500
⇒ 4y = 9500 - 4900 = 4600

⇒ y = 1150

∴ Prize amount for cricket = ₹ 1150

Difference = 1150 - 980 = 170
∴ Prize amount for cricket is ₹ 170 more than hockey.

OR
Total prize amount for 2 students each from two games
= 2x + 2y
= 2(x + y)
= 2(980 + 1150)
= 2 × 2130
= ₹ 4260

37. i. tan30o = 1
= 75

AB
√3

–
⇒ AB = 75√3 cm
ii. sin 30o = 1

2
= 75

OB

⇒ OB = 150 cm
iii. QB = 150 - 75 = 75 cm
⇒ Q is mid point of OB

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 Since PQ || AO therefore P is mid pint of AB
75√3
Hence AP = 2
cm.
OR
QB = 150 - 75 = 75 cm
Now, △BQP ∼ △BOA
QB PQ
⇒
OB
=
OA
PQ
⇒
1

2
= 75
75
⇒ PQ = 2
cm

38. i.
−−−−−−−−−−−−−−− −
Distance travelled by veena = √1 − (−4) 2
+ (7 − 4)
2

−− −−−−
2 2
= √5 + 3
−−−−−
= √25 + 9
−−
= √34

−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−− −
Distance travelled by Arun = √(4 − (−4)) 2
+ (2 − 4)
2

−−−−−
= √64 + 4
−−
= √68

Arun will travel more distance to reach his home.

∴

ii. Location of station = (-4, 4)

iii.

Let y-axis divides station (c) and Town B in K : 1

4k−4
0= k+1

4k = 4
k=1
∴ y-axis divides in 1 : 1

OR

−−−−−−−−−−−−−− −
AB = √(4 − 1) 2
+ (2 − 7)
2

−−−−−
= √9 + 25
−−
= √34

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