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Sample Paper 21
Class - 10th Exam - 2024 - 25
Mathematics - Standard
Time : 3 Hours Max. Marks : 80
General Instructions :
1. This question paper contains 38 questions.
2. This Question Paper is divided into 5 Sections A, B, C, D and E.
3. In Section A, Questions no. 1-18 are multiple choice questions (MCQs) and questions no. 19 and 20 are
Assertion - Reason based questions of 1 mark each.
4. In Section B, Questions no. 21-25 are very short answer (VSA) type questions, carrying 02 marks each.
5. In Section C, Questions no. 26-31 are short answer (SA) type questions, carrying 03 marks each.
6. In Section D, Questions no. 32-35 are long answer (LA) type questions, carrying 05 marks each.
7. In Section E, Questions no. 36-38 are case study based questions carrying 4 marks each with sub parts
of the values of 1, 1 and 2 marks each respectively.
8. All Questions are compulsory. However, an internal choice in 2 Question of Section B, 2 Questions of
Section C and 2 Questions of Section D has been provided. An internal choice has been provided in all
the 2 marks questions of Section E.
9. Draw neat and clean figures wherever required.
10. Take π = 227 wherever required if not stated.
11. Use of calculators is not allowed.

Section - A
Section A consists of 20 questions of 1 mark each.

1. If the point P (k, 0) divides the line segment joining the points A (2, - 2) and B (- 7, 4) in the ratio 1 : 2,
then the value of k is
(a) 1
(b) 2
(c) - 2
(d) - 1

2. If α and β are the zeroes of the polynomial x2 + 2x + 1, then 1

α + 1β is equal to
(a) - 2
(b) 2
(c) 0
(d) 1

3. In a number of two digits, unit’s digit is twice the tens digit. If 36 be added to the number, the digits are
reversed. The number is
(a) 36 (b) 63
(c) 48 (d) 84
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4. In the given figure, x is

(a) ab (b) ac
a+b b+c

(c) bc (d) ac
b+c a+c

5. x and y are 2 different digits. If the sum of the two digit numbers formed by using both the digits is a
perfect square, then value of x + y is
(a) 10 (b) 11
(c) 12 (d) 13

6. The quadratic polynomial, the sum of whose zeroes is - 5 and their product is 6, is
(a) x2 + 5x + 6 (b) x2 − 5x + 6

(c) x2 - 5x - 6 (d) − x2 + 5x + 6

7. The real roots of the equation x2/3 + x1/3 − 2 = 0 are

(a) 1, 8 (b) - 1, - 8

(c) - 1, 8 (d) 1, - 8

8. Which term of an AP, 21, 42, 63, 84, ... is 210?

(a) 9th (b) 10th
(c) 11th (d) 12th

9. The area of a circular ring formed by two concentric circles whose radii are 5.7 cm and 4.3 cm respectively
is (Take π = 3.1416 )
(a) 44 sq. cm. (b) 66 sq. cm.
(c) 22 sq. cm. (d) 33 sq. cm.

10. If ½ is a root of the equation x2 + kx − 54 = 0 , then the value of k is

(a) 2 (b) - 2

(c) 1 (d) 1
4 2
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11. A sphere is melted and half of the melted liquid is used to form 11 identical cubes, whereas the remaining
half is used to form 7 identical smaller spheres. The ratio of the side of the cube to the radius of the new
small sphere is

(a) b 3 l (b) b 3 l
4 1/3 8 1/3

(c) (3) 1/3 (d) 2

12. The P ^Ah denotes the probability of an event A, then

(a) P ^Ah < 0 (b) P ^Ah > 1

(c) 0 # P ^Ah # 1 (d) - 1 # P ^Ah # 1

13. The cumulative frequency table is useful in determining

(a) Mean (b) Median
(c) Mode (d) All of these

14. If sin θ = a , then cos θ is equal to

b
(a) b (b) b
b2 - a2 a

(c) b2 - a2 (d) a
b b - a2
2

15. In figure, AP , AQ and BC are tangents of the circle with centre O . If AB = 5 cm , AC = 6 cm and
BC = 4 cm, then the length of AP (in cm) is

(a) 15 (b) 10
(c) 9 (d) 7.5

16. The ratio in which the point (2, y) divides the join of (- 4, 3) and (6, 3), hence the value of y is
(a) 2 : 3, y = 3 (b) 3 : 2, y = 4

(c) 3 : 2, y = 3 (d) 3 : 2, y = 2
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17. If the points A (4, 3) and B (x, 5) are on the circle with centre O (2, 3), then the value of x is
(a) 0 (b) 1
(c) 2 (d) 3

18. If the height and length of the shadow of a man are equal, then the angle of elevation of the sun is,
(a) 45c (b) 60c
(c) 90c (d) 120c

19. Assertion : Common difference of the AP - 5 , - 1 , 3, 7, .......... is 4.

Reason : Common difference of the AP a, a + d, a + 2d, .......... is given by d = a2 − a1
(a) Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true and reason (R) is the correct explanation of assertion (A).
(b) Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true but reason (R) is not the correct explanation of assertion
(A).
(c) Assertion (A) is true but reason (R) is false.
(d) Assertion (A) is false but reason (R) is true.

20. Assertion : 34.12345 is a terminating decimal fraction.

Reason : Denominator of 34.12345, when expressed in the form qp , q ! 0 , is of the form 2m # 5n , where
m and n are non-negative integers.
(a) Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true and reason (R) is the correct explanation of assertion (A).
(b) Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true but reason (R) is not the correct explanation of assertion
(A).
(c) Assertion (A) is true but reason (R) is false.
(d) Assertion (A) is false but reason (R) is true.

Section - B
Section B consists of 5 questions of 2 marks each.

21. Evaluate :
3 tan2 30º + tan2 60º + cosec 30º − tan 45º
cot2 45º

22. In the given figure, from a point P , two tangents PT and PS are drawn to a circle with centre O such
that +SPT = 120c, Prove that OP = 2PS .
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23. The mode of the following frequency distribution is 36. Find the missing frequency f .

Class 0- 10 10-20 20-30 30-40 40-50 50-60 60-70

Frequency 8 10 f 16 12 6 7

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Find the median for the given frequency distribution :

Class 40-45 45-50 50-55 55-60 60-65 65-70 70-75

Frequency 2 3 8 6 6 3 2

24. Given that HCF (306, 1314) = 18. Find LCM (306, 1314).


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Check whether 4 can end with the digit 0 for any natural number n .

25. In an equilateral triangle of side 24 cm, find the length of the altitude.

Section - C
Section C consists of 6 questions of 3 marks each.

26. The mean of the following frequency distribution is 18. The frequency f in the class interval 19-21 is
missing. Determine f .

Class interval 11-13 13-15 15-17 17-19 19-21 21-23 23-25

Frequency 3 6 9 13 f 5 4

27. The sum of the first 7 terms of an AP is 63 and that of its next 7 terms is 161. Find the AP.

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

29. If sin θ + cos θ = 2 prove that tan θ + cot θ = 2

30. Three horses are tied each with 7 m long rope at three corners of a triangular field having sides 20 m, 34 m
and 42 m. Find the area of the plot which can be grazed by the horses.


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In the given figure, AOB is a sector of angle 60c of a circle with centre O and radius 17 cm. If AP = OB
and AP = 15 cm, find the area of the shaded region.
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31. If the point C (- 1, 2) divides internally the line segment joining A (2, 5) and B (x, y) in the ratio 3 :4 find
the coordinates of B .


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Prove that the diagonals of a rectangle ABCD, with vertices A ^2, - 1h, B ^5, - 1h, C ^5, 6h and D ^2, 6h are
equal and bisect each other.

Section - D
Section D consists of 4 questions of 5 marks each.

32. The weight of two spheres of same metal are 1 kg and 7 kg. The radius of the smaller sphere is 3 cm. The
two spheres are melted to form a single big sphere. Find the diameter of the new sphere.

33. Find c if the system of equations cx + 3y + ^3 − c h = 0; 12x + cy − c = 0 has infinitely many solutions?

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Solve for x and y :
2x − y + 3 = 0
3x − 5y + 1 = 0

34. Prove that tangent drawn at any point of a circle perpendicular to the radius through the point contact.

35. The angle of elevation of an aeroplane from a point on the ground is 60º. After a flight of 30 seconds the
angle of elevation becomes 30º. If the aeroplane is flying at a constant height of 3000 3 m, find the speed
of the aeroplane.


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Amit, standing on a horizontal plane, find a bird flying at a distance of 200 m from him at an elevation
of 30c. Deepak standing on the roof of a 50 m high building, find the angle of elevation of the same bird
to be 45c. Amit and Deepak are on opposite sides of the bird. Find the distance of the bird from Deepak.

Section - E
Section E consists of 3 case study based questions of 4 marks each.

36. Model Rocketry : A model rocket is a small rocket designed to reach low altitudes and be recovered by
a variety of means. Flying model rockets is a relatively safe and inexpensive way for person to learn
the basics of forces and the response of a vehicle to external forces. Like an airplane, a model rocket is
subjected to the forces of weight, thrust, and aerodynamics during its flight.

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Shalvi is a member of first rocket club of India named STAR Club. She launches her latest rocket from a
large field. At the moment its fuel is exhausted, the rocket has a velocity of 240 ft/sec and an altitude of
544 ft. After t sec, its height h (t) above the ground is given by the function h (t) =− 16t2 + 240t + 544 .
(i) How high is the rocket 5 sec after the fuel is exhausted?
(ii) How high is the rocket 10 sec after the fuel is exhausted?
(iii) What is the maximum height attained by the rocket?


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How many seconds was the rocket airborne after its fuel was exhausted?

37. 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.

Ramesh 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. Ramesh’s
eye level is 1.5 m above the ground. The distance of Ramesh and the pole from the mirror are 1.8 m and
6 m respectively.

(i) Which criterion of similarity is applicable to similar triangles?

(ii) What is the height of the pole?
(iii) If angle of incidence is i, find tan i.
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Now Ramesh move behind such that distance between pole and Ramesh 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 Ramesh ?

38. Eight Ball : This is a game played on a pool table with 15 balls numbered 1 through 15 and a cue ball
that is solid white. Of the 15 numbered balls, 8 are a solid (nonwhite) color and numbered 1 through 8,
and seven are striped balls numbered 9 through 15.

The fifteen numbered pool balls (no cueball) are placed in a large bowl and mixed, then one is drawn out.
(i) What is the probability of drawing the eight ball ?
(ii) What is the probability of drawing a number greater than fifteen ?
(iii) What is the probability of drawing an even number ?
(iv) What is the probability of drawing a multiple of three ?


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What is the probability of drawing a solid color and an even number ?

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