Class X Session 2024-25

Subject - Mathematics (Basic)

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 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.
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Section A
1. The HCF of 95 and 152, is [1]

a) 57 b) 19

c) 38 d) 1
2. Given that H.C.F. (306, 954, 1314) = 18, find L.C.M. (306, 954, 1314). [1]

a) 1183234 b) 1123328

c) 1183914 d) 1123238

3. If x = 3 is a solution of the equation 3x2 + (k - 1)x + 9 = 0 then k = ? [1]

a) 13 b) -11

c) 11 d) -13

4. The angles of a triangle are xo, yo and 40o. The difference between the two angles x and y is 30o, then [1]

a) xo = 75o and yo = 45o b) xo = 85o and yo = 55o

c) xo = 95o and yo = 35o d) xo = 65o and yo = 95o

5. x2 - 6x + 6 = 0 have [1]

a) Real and Equal roots b) Real roots

c) No Real roots d) Real and Distinct roots

6. Two vertices of △ABC are A (-1, 4) and B(5, 2) and its centroid is G(0, -3). Then, the coordinates of C are [1]

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 a) (4, 3) b) (4, 15)

c) (-4, -15) d) (-15, -4)

7. In triangles ABC and DEF, ∠ A = ∠ E = 40°, AB : ED = AC : EF and ∠ F = 65°, then ∠ B = [1]

a) 75o b) 85o

c) 35o d) 65o

8. In the adjoining figure P and Q are points on the sides AB and AC respectively of ΔABC such that AP = 3.5 [1]
cm, PB = 7cm, AQ = 3 cm, QC = 6 cm and PQ = 4.5 cm. The measure of BC is equal to

a) 13.5 cm. b) 12.5 cm.

c) 9 cm. d) 15 cm
9. The distance between two parallel tangents of a circle of radius 3 cm is [1]

a) 6 cm b) 3 cm

c) 4.5 cm d) 12 cm
10. ( cosecθ − cot θ)
2
=? [1]
1+sin θ 1−cos θ
a) 1−sin θ
b) 1+cos θ

1−sin θ 1+cos θ
c) 1+sin θ
d) 1−cos θ

–
11. An electric pole is 10√3 m high and its shadow is 10 m in length, then the angle of elevation of the sun is [1]

a) 45 ∘
b) 15
∘

c) 30 ∘
d) 60
∘

12. is equal to [1]

sin θ

1+cos θ

a) 1−sin θ

cos θ
b) 1−cos θ

cos θ

c) d)
1−cos θ 1+cos θ

sin θ sin θ

13. If θ is the angle (in degrees) of a sector of a circle of radius r, then area of the sector is [1]
2

a) πr θ
b) 2πrθ

360
360

c) πr θ

180
d) 2πrθ

180

14. A chord of a circle subtends an angle of 60o at the centre. If the length of the chord is 100 cm, find the area of [1]
the major segment.

a) 30391.7 cm2 b) 30720.5 cm2

c) 30520.61 cm2 d) 31021.42 cm2

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15. Raju bought a fish from a shop for his aquarium. The shop keeper takes out one fish from a tank containing 15 [1]
male fish and 18 female fish. The probability that the fish taken out is a male fish is

a) 5

11
b) 11
6

c) d)
5 7

12 11

16. If 35 is removed from the data: 30, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, then the median increases by: [1]

a) 0.5 b) 1.5

c) 2 d) 1
17. A cylindrical tub of radius 5 cm and height 9.8 cm is full of water. A solid in the form of a right circular cone [1]
mounted on a hemisphere is immersed into the tub. If the radius of the hemisphere is 3.5 cm and the height of
the cone outside the hemisphere is 5 cm, then find the volume of water left in the tub. (Take π = 22

7
)

a) 716 cm3 b) 616 cm3

c) 600 cm3 d) 535 cm3

18. If the mean of a frequency distribution is 8.1 and ∑ fixi = 132 + 5k, ∑ fi = 20 then k = [1]

a) 3 b) 4

c) 5 d) 6
19. Assertion (A): Distance between (5, 12) and origin is 13 units. [1]
−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−

Reason (R): D = √(x

2 2
1 − x2 ) + ( y1 − y2 )

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): No two positive numbers can have 18 as their H.C.F and 380 as their L.C.M. [1]
Reason (R): L.C.M. is always completely divisible by H.C.F.

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. Is the pair of linear equation consistent/inconsistent? If consistent, obtain the solution graphically: 2x – 2y – 2 = [2]
0; 4x – 4y – 5 = 0
22. In figure, D and E are points on AB and AC respectively, such that DE ∥ BC. If AD = BD, AE = 4.5 cm, find [2]
1

AC.

OR
In the given figure, ABCD is a rectangle. P is mid-point of DC. If QB = 7 cm, AD = 9 cm and DC = 24 cm, then
prove that ∠ APQ = 90°.

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23. Prove that the tangents drawn at the ends of a diameter of a circle are parallel. [2]

24. If cosec2θ (1 + cosθ )(1 - cosθ ) = λ , then find the value of λ . [2]
25. To warm ships for underwater rocks, a lighthouse spreads a red coloured light over a sector of angle 80° to a [2]
distance of 16.5 km. Find the area of the sea over which the ships are warned. (use π = 3.14)

OR
What is the angle subtended at the centre of a circle of radius 6 cm by an arc of length 3π cm?
Section C
–
26. Prove that √5 is irrational. [3]

27. If α, β are zeroes of the quadratic polynomial x2 + 9x + 20, form a quadratic polynomial whose zeroes are (α + [3]
1) and (β + 1).
– – – –
28. Solve the pair of linear equations √2x − √3y = 0 and √3x − √8y = 0 by substitution method. [3]
OR
Aditya is walking along the line joining points (1,4) and (0,6). Aditi is walking along the line joining points (3,4) and
(1,0). Represent the graph and find the point where both cross each other.
29. In a given figure, two circles intersect at A and B. The centre of the smaller circle is O and it lies on the [3]
circumference of the larger circle. If ∠ APB = 70°, find ∠ ACB.

30. In △P QR, right angled at Q, PR + QR = 25 cm and PQ = 5 cm. Determine the values of sinP, cosP and tanP. [3]
OR
3 3 3 3
cos θ+sin θ cos θ−sin θ
Prove that: cos θ+sin θ
+ cos θ−sin θ
= 2.
31. One card is drawn from a well-shuffled deck of 52 cards. Find the probability of getting [3]
i. a king of red colour
ii. a face card
iii. a red face card
iv. the jack of hearts
v. a spade
vi. the queen of diamonds
Section D
2

32. Solve for x: ( 2x

) + 5(
2x
) − 24 = 0, x ≠ 5
[5]
x−5 x−5

OR
The sum of squares of two consecutive multiples of 7 is 637. Find the multiples.
33. Sides AB and AC and median AD of a triangle ABC are respectively proportional to sides PQ and PR and [5]
median PM of another triangle PQR. Show that ΔABC ∼ ΔP QR .
34. A solid is in the shape of a hemisphere surmounted by a cone. If the radius of hemisphere and base radius of [5]

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 cone is 7 cm and height of cone is 3.5 cm, find the volume of the solid. (Take π = 22

7
)
OR
A solid toy is in the form of a hemisphere surmounted by a right circular cone. Height of the cone is 2 cm and the
diameter of the base is 4 cm. If a right circular cylinder circumscribes the solid. Find how much more space it will
cover.
35. The following data gives the distribution of total monthly household expenditure of 200 families of a village. [5]
Find the modal monthly expenditure of the families. Also, find the mean monthly expenditure:

Expenditure (in ₹) Frequency

1000-1500 24

1500-2000 40

2000-2500 33

2500-3000 28

3000-3500 30

3500-4000 22

4000-4500 16

4500-5000 7

Section E
36. Read the following text carefully and answer the questions that follow: [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.
i. How many rows are there of rose plants? (1)
ii. Also, find the total number of rose plants in the garden. (1)
iii. How many plants are there in 6th row. (2)
OR
If total number of plants are 80 in the garden, then find number of rows? (2)
37. Read the following text carefully and answer the questions that follow: [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).

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 His family member took their seats surrounded by red circular area.

i. What is the distance between Neena and Karan? (1)

ii. What are the coordinates of seat of Akash? (1)
iii. What will be the coordinates of a point exactly between Akash and Binu where a person can be? (2)
OR
Find distance between Binu and Karan. (2)
38. Basant and Vinod lives in a housing society in Dwarka, New Delhi. There are two building in their housing [4]
society. The first building is 8 meter tall. One day, both of them were just trying to guess the height of the other
multi-storeyed building. Vinod said that it might be a 45 degree angle from the bottom of our building to the top
of multi-storeyed building so the height of the building and distance from our building to this multi-storeyed
building will be same. Then, both of them decided to estimate it using some trigonometric tools. Let's assume
that the first angles of depression of the top and bottom of an 8 m tall building from top of a multi-storeyed

building are 30o and 45o, respectively.

i. Now help Vinod and Basant to find the height of the multi-storeyed building.
ii. Also, find he distance between two buildings.

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 Solution
Section A
1.
(b) 19
Explanation: Using the factor tree for 95, we have:

Using the factor tree for 152, we have:

Therefore,
95 = 5 × 19

3
152 = 2 × 19

HCF (95, 152) = 19

2.
(c) 1183914
Explanation: L.C.M. (306, 954, 1314)
306×954×1314× H.C.F. (306,954,1314)
=
H.C.F. (306,954)× H.C.F. (954,1314)× H.C.F. (306,1314)

= 306×954×1314×18

18×18×18
= 1183914

3.
(b) -11
Explanation: 3x 2
+ (k − 1)x + 9 = 0

x = 3 is a solution of the equation means it satisfies the equation

Put x = 3, we get
3(3)2 + (k - 1) 3 + 9 = 0
27 + 3 k - 3 + 9 = 0
27 + 3 k + 6 = 0
3 k = - 33
k = - 11
4.
(b) xo = 85o and yo = 55o
Explanation: According to the question,
xo + yo + 40o = 180o
xo + yo = 140o ... (i)
and xo + yo = 30o ... (ii)
and yo = 55o
On solving eq. (i) and eq. (ii),
x + y + x - y = 140 + 30
2x = 170

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 x = 85o
Putting the value of x in equation (i), we get
85o + y = 140o
y = 140o - 85o
y = 55o
we get xo = 85o and yo = 55o
5.
(d) Real and Distinct roots
Explanation: Comparing the given equation to the below equation
ax2 + bx + c = 0
a = 1, b = -6, c = 6
D = b2 - 4ac
D = (-6)2 - 4× 1× 6
D = 36 - 24
D = 12
D > 0.
If b2 − 4ac > 0, then the equation has real and distinct roots
Hence Real and Distinct roots.
6.
(c) (-4, -15)
Explanation: Let the vertex C be C (x,y). Then
−1+5+x 4+2+y
= 0 and = −3 ⇒ x + 4 = 0 and 6 + y = −9
1 3

∴ x = −4 and y = −15

so, the coordinates of C are (-4, -15).

7. (a) 75o
Explanation: In ΔABC and ΔDEF
∘
∠A = ∠E = 40

∘
AB : ED = AC : EF , ∠F = 65

AB AC
⇒ =
ED EF

∵ I n △ABC and △EDF

∘
∠A = ∠E ( each = 40 )

AB AC
=
ED EF

∴ △ABC ∼ △EDF (SAS criterion)

∘
∴ ∠C = ∠F = 65

and ∠B = ∠D
But ∠A + ∠B + ∠C = 180 ∘
(Sum of angles of a triangle)
∘ ∘ ∘
⇒ 40 + 65 + ∠C = 180

∘ ∘
⇒ 105 + ∠C = 180
∘ ∘ ∘
∴ ∠C = 180 − 105 = 75

8. (a) 13.5 cm.

Explanation: In ΔABC,
AQ AP 3 3.5 1
⇒ = ⇒ = ⇒
QC PB 6 7 2

AQ
Since QC
=
AP

PB
,

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 therefore, QP ∥ BC
AQ QP
∴ =
AC BC
1 4.5
⇒ =
3 BC

⇒ BC = 13.5cm
9. (a) 6 cm
Explanation: Since the distance between two parallel tangents of a circle is equal to the diameter of the circle.
Given: Radius (OP) = 3 cm
∴ Diameter = 2 × Radius = 2 × 3 = 6 cm

10.
1−cos θ
(b) 1+cos θ
2 2 2
(1−cos θ) (1−cos θ) (1−cos θ)
Explanation: ( cosecθ − cot θ) 2
= (
1
−
cos θ
) =
2
=
2
=
sin θ sin θ sin θ (1− cos θ) (1+cos θ)

11.
(d) 60 ∘

Explanation:

–
Let AB be the electric pole of height 10√3m and its shadow be BC of length 10 m. And the angle of elevation of the sun be θ.
AB
∴ tan θ =
BC

10√3
⇒ tan θ =
10
–
⇒ tan θ = √3

∘
⇒ tan θ = tan 60

∘
⇒ θ = 60

12.
1−cos θ
(c) sin θ
sin θ(1−cos θ)
Explanation: We have, sin θ

1+cos θ
=
(1+cos θ)(1−cos θ)

sin θ(1−cos θ) sin θ(1−cos θ)

= =
2 2
1− cos θ sin θ
1−cos θ
=
sin θ

13. (a) πr θ

360
2

Explanation: πr θ

360

14.
(c) 30520.61 cm2
Explanation: In △OAB, by angle sum property

∘ ∘
60 + ∠OAB + ∠OBA = 180

∘ ∘
⇒ 2∠OAB = 120 ⇒ ∠OAB = 60

⇒ △ OAB is an equilateral triangle.

⇒ r = 100 cm

Area of major segment

= Area of major sector + Area of △OAB

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 ∘ ∘
( 360 − 60 ) √3
= 360
∘
× πr
2
+
4
r
2

√3
= 300

360
×
22

7
× (100)
2
+
4
× 100
2

–
= 5

6
×
22

7
× (100)
2
+ √3 × 2500

= 26190.48 + 4330.13 = 30520.61 cm2

5
15. (a) 11

Explanation: Total number of fish = 15 + 18 = 33

Male fish = 15
Number of possible outcomes = 15
Number of total outcomes = 15 + 18 = 33
Required Probability = =
15

33
5

11

16. (a) 0.5

Explanation: Given data = 30, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40
Here n = 8 which is even
n n
∴ Median = 1

2
[
2
th + (
2
+ 1) th] term = 1

2
(4th + 5th term)
= 1

2
(36 + 37) = 73

2
= 36.5
After removing 35, then n = 7
7+1
∴ New median = 2
th term = 4th term = 37
∴ Increase in median = 37 - 36.5 = 0.5
17.
(b) 616 cm3

Explanation:

Volume of water in the cylindrical tub = Volume of the tub

= πr 2
h = (
22

7
× 5 × 5 × 9.8) cm3 = 770 cm3
Volume of the solid immersed in the tub = Volume of the hemisphere + Volume of the cone
= [( 2

3
×
22

7
×
7

2
×
7

2
×
7

2
)+ (
1

3
×
22

7
×
7

2
×
7

2
× 5)] cm3

=( 539

6
+
385

6
) cm3 = ( 924

6
) cm3 = 154 cm3
Volume of water left in the tub = Volume of the tub - Volume of solid immersed
= (770 - 154) cm3 = 616 cm3
18.
(d) 6
Explanation: Mean = 8.1
Σ fixi = 132 + 5k

∑ fi = 20
Σfi xi 132+5k
∴ Mean = Σf
⇒ 8.1 = 20
i

⇒ 132 + 5k = 8.1 × 20 = 162

⇒ 5k = 162 - 132 = 30

⇒ k = =6 30

19. (a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
−−−−−−−−−−−−−−− −
Explanation: Distance of point (5, 12) from 8 origin is given, d = √(5 − 0) 2
+ (12 − 0)
2

−−−− −−− −−−

= √25 + 144 = √169 = 13
20. (a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
Explanation: 380 is not divisible by 18.

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 Section B
21. 2 x - 2 y - 2 = 0................(1)
4 x - 4 y - 5 = 0..................(2)
Here, a 1 = 2, b = −2, c1 = −2

a2 = 4, b2 = −4, c2 = −5
a1 b1 c1
We see that a2
=
b2
≠
c2

Hence, the lines represented by the equations(1) and ( 2 ) are parallel.

Therefore, equations ( 1) and (2) have no solution, i.e., the given pair of a linear equation is inconsistent.
22. According to question it is given that D and E are the points on sides AB and AC respectively
Also AD= BD, 1

AE = 4.5 cm, DE ∥ BC
AD AE
∴ =
BD EC
1
BD
3 4.5
⇒ =
BD EC
1 4.5
⇒ =
3 EC

⇒ EC = 4.5 × 3 cm
⇒ EC = 13.5 cm
Now, AC = AE + EC = 4.5 + 13.5 = 18 cm
OR
According to question it is given that ABCD is a rectangle and p is the midpoint of DC.
∴ AD = BC = 9 cm

QC = BQ + BC = 7 + 9 = 16 cm
PC = CD ⇒ PC = 12 cm
1

In right △PCQ using Pythagoras theorem

PQ2 = QC2 + PC2
PQ2 = 162 + 122 = 400 ⇒ PQ = 20 cm
In right △ABQ using Pythagoras theorem
AQ2 = AB2 + BQ2 ⇒ AQ2 = 242 + 72 = 625
⇒ AQ = 25 cm

In right △ADP using Pythagoras theorem

AP2 = AD2 + DP2 ⇒ AP2 = 92 + 122
⇒ AP2 = 81 + 144
⇒ AP2 = 255
AP = 15 cm
In △APQ,
AP2 = 152 = 225
PQ2 = 202 = 400 ⇒ AP2 + PQ2 = 625
Also, AQ2 = 252 = 625 ⇒ AQ2 = AP2 + PQ2
∴ △ APQ is a right angled △(using converse of BPT)

∴ ∠ APQ = 90°

23.

Given: PQ is a diameter of a circle with centre O.

The lines AB and CD are the tangents at P and Q respectively.
To Prove: AB ∥ CD
Proof: Since AB is a tangent to the circle at P and OP is the radius through the point of contact.
∴ ∠ OPA = 90o ........ (i)
[The tangent at any point of a circle is ⊥ to the radius through the point of contact]

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 ∵ CD is a tangent to the circle at Q and OQ is the radius through the point of contact.
∴ ∠ OQD = 90o ........ (ii)
[The tangent at any point of a circle is ⊥ to the radius through the point of contact]
From eq. (i) and (ii), ∠ OPA = ∠ OQD
But these form a pair of equal alternate angles also,
∴ AB ∥ CD

24. Given:
2
cosec θ(1 + cos θ)(1 − cos θ) = λ

2
⇒ cosec θ{(1 + cos θ)(1 − cos θ)} = λ

2 2
⇒ cosec θ (1 − cos θ) = λ

2 2
⇒ cosec θ sin θ= λ

1 2
⇒ × sin θ= λ
2
sin θ

⇒ 1 = λ

⇒ λ = 1

Thus, the value of λ is 1.

25. We have, r = 16.5 km and θ = 80°.
Let A be the area of the sea over which the ships are warmed. Then,
= 189.97 km2
θ 80
A=
360
× πr
2
= 360
× 3.14 × 16.5 × 16.5 km
2

OR
We have
R = 6 cm
Length of the arc = 3πcm
θ
as we know that arc length = 360
× 2πr

Substituting the values we get,

× 2π × 6 ...(1)
θ
3π =
360

Now we will simplify the equation (1) as below,

θ
3π = × 12π
360
θ
3π = × π
30
θ
3 =
30

∘
θ = 90

Therefore, the angle subtended at the centre of the circle is 90o.

Section C
–
26. Let us prove irrational by contradiction.
√5
–
Let us suppose that √5 is rational. It means that we have co-prime integers a and b (b ≠ 0)
–
Such that √5 = a

b
–
⇒ b √5=a
Squaring both sides, we get
⇒ 5b 2 =a 2 ... (1)
It means that 5 is factor of a2
Hence, 5 is also factor of a by Theorem. ... (2)
If, 5 is factor of a , it means that we can write a = 5c for some integer c .
Substituting value of a in (1) ,
5b2 = 25c2
⇒ b2 =5c2
It means that 5 is factor of b2 .
Hence, 5 is also factor of b by Theorem. ... (3)
From (2) and (3) , we can say that 5 is factor of both a and b .
But, a and b are co-prime .
–
Therefore, our assumption was wrong. √5 cannot be rational. Hence, it is irrational.
27. ∵ α and β are zeroes of given polynomial
So, x2 + 9x + 20 = 0

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 x2 + 4x + 5x + 20 = 0
x(x + 4) + 5(x + 4) = 0
(x + 5)(x + 4) = 0
x = -5 and x = -4
∴ α = -5 and β = -4
Now, α + 1 = -4 and β + 1 = -3
So, product of zeroes= (-4) × (-3) = 12
Sum of zeroes = -7
Now polynomial = x2 - (sum of zeroes)x + (product of zeroes)
Polynomial = x2 + 7x + 12
28. The given equations are
– –
√2x − √3y = 0 ............(i)
– –
√3x − √8y = 0 .............(ii)

From equation (i), we obtain:

√3y
x = ...(iii)
√2

Substituting this value in equation (ii), we obtain:

– √3y –
√3 ( ) − √8y = 0
√2

3y –
− 2√2y = 0
√2

3 –
y( − 2√2) = 0
√2

y=0
Substituting the value of y in equation (iii), we obtain:
x=0
∴ x = 0, y = 0

Hence the solution of given equation is (0,0).

OR
Let the given points be A(1,4) , B(0,6) , C(3,4) and D(1,0).
On plotting points A and B and joining them, we get the path travelled by Aditya. Similarly, on plotting points C and D and
joining them, we get path travelled by Aditi.

It is clear from the graph that both of them cross each other at point E(2,2).
29. Consider the smaller circle whose centre is given as O.
The angle subtended by an arc at the centre of the circle is double the angle subtended by the arc in the remaining part of the
circle.

Therefore,we have,

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 ∠ AOB = 2∠ APB
= 2(70o)
∠ AOB = 140o
Now consider the larger circle and the points A,C, B and O along its circumference. AOBC from a cycle quadrilateral.
In a cyclic quadrilateral , the opposite angles are supplementary, meaning that the opposite angles add up to 180o.
∠ AOB + ∠ ACB = 180o
∠ ACB = 180o - ∠ AOB
= 180o - 140o
∠ ACB = 40o
Therefore, the measure of angle ACB is 40o.

30.

In △P QR , by Pythagoras theorem
PR2 = PQ2 + QR2
2 2 2
⇒ (25 − QR) = 5 + QR [∵ P R + QR = 25 cm ⇒ P R = 25 − QR]

625 - 50QR + QR2 = 25 + QR2

⇒ 600 − 50QR = 0
600
⇒ QR = = 12 cm
50

Now, PR + QR = 25 cm
⇒ PR = 25 - Q R = 25 - 12 = 13 cm
QR PQ QR
Hence, sin P =
PR
=
12

13
, cos P =
PR
=
5

13
and, tan P =
PQ
=
12

OR
3 3 3 3
cos θ+ sin θ cos θ− sin θ
LHS = cos θ+sin θ
+ cos θ−sin θ
2 2 2 2
(cos θ+sin θ)(cos θ+ sin θ−sin θ cos θ) (cos θ−sin θ)(cos θ+ sin θ+sin θ cos θ)
= +
(cos θ+sin θ) (cos θ−sin θ)

= (1 − sinθcosθ) + (1 + sinθcosθ)
= 1 + 1 − sinθcosθ + sinθcosθ
= 2 = RHS
31. Total number of cards in one deck of cards is 52.
∴ Total number of outcomes n = 52

i. Let E1= Event of getting a king of red color. So number of outcomes favourable to E1 m = 2 So P(E​1)= m

n
=
2

52
=
1

26

ii. Let E2= Event of getting a face card

∴ Numbers of outcomes favourable to E​2​, m= 12. Hence P(E2) = m

n
= 12

52
=
3

13

iii. Let E3= Event of getting a red face card

6 3
∴ Numbers of outcomes favourable to E3 = 6 [∵ there are 6 red face cards in a deck ] Hence P(E3) = m

n
=
52
=
26

iv. Let E4= Event of getting a jack of heart

∴ Numbers of outcomes favourable to E4 = 1 [∵ there is only one jack of heart in deck of cards.]
Hence P(E4)= m

n
=
1

52

v. Let E5= Event of getting a spade

∴ Numbers of outcomes favourable to E5 = 13 [∵ there are 13 spade in a deck]
Hence P(E5) = m

n
=
13

52

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 vi. Let E6 = Event of getting the queen of diamond
∴ Numbers of outcomes favourable to E6 = 1 [∵ there is only one queen of diamond in a deck]
Hence, P(E​6)= m

n
= 1

52

Section D
32. We have given,
2
2x 2x
( ) + 5( ) − 24 = 0
x−5 x−5

Let 2x
be y
(x−5)

2
∴ y + 5y − 24 = 0

Now factorise,
2
y + 8y − 3y − 24 = 0

y(y + 8) − 3(y + 8) = 0

(y + 8)(y − 3) = 0

y = 3, −8

Putting y=3
2x
= 3
x−5

2x = 3x - 15
x = 15
Putting y = -8
2x
= −8
x−5

2x = -8x + 40
10x = 40
x=4
Hence, x is 15 , 4
OR
According to the question, let the consecutive multiples of 7 be 7x and 7x +7
2 2
(7x) + (7x + 7) = 637

or, 49x 2
+ 49x
2
+ 49 + 98x = 637

or, 98x 2
+ 98x − 588 = 0

or, x + x − 6 = 0
2

or, (x + 3)(x - 2) = 0
or, x = -3 ,2
Rejecting the value, x=2
Thus,the required multiples are, 14 and 21.

33.

Given : In ΔABC and ΔP QR The AD and PM are their medians,

such that = =
AB

PQ
AD

PM
AC

PR

To prove : ΔABC ∼ ΔP QR
Construction : Produce AD to E such that AD = DE and produce PM to N such that PM = MN. Join CE and RN.
Proof : In ΔABD and ΔEDC
AD = DE

∠ADB = ∠EDC (vertically opposite angles)

BD = DC (as AD is a median)

∴ ΔABD ≡ ΔEDC (By SAS congruency)

or, AB = C E (By CPCT)

Similarly, PQ = RN

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 AB

PQ
=
AD

PM
=
AC

PR
(Given)
CE AC
or, RN
=
2AD

2P M
=
PR

or CE

RN
=
AE

PN
=
AC

PR

So ΔAC E ∼ ΔP RN
∠3 = ∠4

Similarly ∠1 = ∠2
∠1 + ∠3 = ∠2 + ∠4

So ∠A = ∠P and
AB AC
= (given)
PQ PR

Hence ΔABC ∼ ΔP QR
34. Volume of solid = 1

3
×
22

7
× (7)2 × 3.5 + 2

3
×
22

7
× (7)3
22 3.5 2
= 7
× (7)
2
× [
3
+
3
× 7]

or 898.33 cm3
1
= 898 3

OR
Let BPC be the hemisphere and ABC be the cone mounted on the base of the hemisphere. Let EFGH be the right circular cylinder
circumscribing the given toy.

We have,
Given radius of cone, cylinder and hemisphere (r) = 4

2
= 2 cm
Height of cone (l) = 2 cm
Height of cylinder (h) = 4 cm
Now, Volume of the right circular cylinder = π r2 h= π × 2 2
× 4cm
3
= 16πcm
3

Volume of the solid toy = { 2

3
π × 2
3
+
1

3
π × 2
2
× 2} cm
3
= 8πcm
3

∴ Required space = Volume of the right circular cylinder - Volume of the toy
3 3 3
= 16πcm − 8πcm = 8πcm .

Hence, the right circular cylinder covers 8π cm3 more space than the solid toy.
So, remaining volume of cylinder when toy is inserted in it = 8π cm 3
35. We may observe from the given data that maximum class frequency is 40 belonging to 1500 - 2000 interval.
Class size (h) = 500
f −f
Mode = l + 1

2f − f1 − f2
× h
Lower limit (l)of modal class = 1500
Frequency (f) of modal class = 40
Frequency (f1) of class preceding modal class = 24
Frequency (f2) of class succeeding modal class = 33
40−24
mode = 1500 + 2×40−24−33
× 500
= 1500 + 80−57
16
× 500
= 1500 + 347.826
= 1847.826 ≈ 1847.83

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 Expenditure (in ₹.) Number of families fi xi di = xi - 2750 ui uifi

1000-1500 24 1250 -1500 -3 -72

1500-2000 40 1750 -1000 -2 -80

2000-2500 33 2250 -500 -1 -33

2500-3000 28 2750=a 0 0 0

3000-3500 30 3250 500 1 30

3500-4000 22 3750 1000 2 44

4000-4500 16 4250 1500 3 48

4500-5000 7 4750 2000 4 28

Σfi = 200 Σfi di = - 35

Σf di
Mean x = a +
¯¯
¯

Σfi
i
× h
−35
¯¯
x
¯
= 2750 + 200
× 500
¯¯
x
¯
= 2750 - 87.5
¯¯
x
¯
= 2662.5
Section E

36. 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
iii. an = a + (n - 1)d
⇒ a6 = 23 + 5 × (-2)
⇒ a6 = 13
OR
Sn = 80
Sn = n

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

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37. 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
iii.
2+5 3+2
Co-ordinate of middle point = ( 2
,
2
)

= 3.5, 2.5
OR
Binu = (5, 5); Karan = (6, 5)
−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−
Distance = √(6 − 5) 2 2
+ (5 − 2)

−−−−
= √1 + 9
−−
= √10

38. Let h is height of big building,here as per the diagram.

AE = CD = 8 m (Given)
BE = AB-AE = (h - 8) m
Let AC = DE = x
Also, ∠F BD = ∠BDE = 30 ∘

∘
∠F BC = ∠BC A = 45

In △ACB, ∠A = 90 ∘

∘ AB
tan 45 =
AC

⇒ x = h, ...(i)
In △ BDE, ∠E = 90 ∘

∘ BE
tan 30 =
ED
–
⇒ x = √3(h − 8) .(ii)
From (i) and (ii), we get
– –
h = √3h − 8√3

h(√3 - 1) = 8√3
8√3 8√3 √3+1
h= = ×
√3−1 √3−1 √3+1

= 1

2
× (24 + 8√3) =
1

2
× (24 + 13.84) = 18.92m

Hence height of the multistory building is 18.92 m and the distance between two buildings is 18.92 m.

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 Class X Session 2024-25
Subject - Mathematics (Basic)
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 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 a is rational and √b is irrational, then a + √b is: [1]

a) an irrational number b) an integer

c) a natural number d) a rational number

2. 120 can be expressed as a product of its prime factors as [1]

a) 15 × 23 b) 5 × 23 × 3

c) 5 × 8 × 3 d) 10 × 22 × 3

3. If the equation 9x2 + 6kx + 4 = 0 has equal roots then k = ? [1]

a) -2 or 0 b) 0 only

c) 2 or 0 d) 2 or -2
4. The value of k for which the system of linear equations x + 2y = 3, 5x + ky + 7 = 0 is inconsistent is: [1]

a) − 14

3
b) 5

c) d) 10
2

5. A quadratic equation whose one root is 3 is [1]

a) x2 - 5x + 6 = 0 b) x2 - 6x - 6 = 0

c) x2 - 5x - 6 = 0 d) x2 + 6x - 5 = 0

6. If (a, 0), (0, b) and (x, y) are collinear, then [1]

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 a) ay - bx = 1 b) ax + by = 1

c) ay + bx = ab d) ax - by = ab
7. △ ABC is such that AB = 3 cm, BC = 2 cm and CA = 2.5 cm. If △DEF ∼ △ABC and EF = 4 cm, then [1]
perimeter of △DEF is

a) 30 cm b) 15 cm

c) 22.5 cm d) 7.5 cm
8. In the given figure, DE || BC and all measurements are given in centimetres. The length of AE is: [1]

a) 2.75 cm b) 2.5 cm

c) 2 cm d) 2.25 cm
9. A tangent PQ at point of contact P to a circle of radius 12 cm meets the line through centre O to a point Q such [1]
that OQ = 20 cm, length of tangent PQ is:

a) 15 cm b) 12 cm

c) 13 cm d) 16 cm
–
10. If √3 tan 2θ − 3 = 0 then θ = ? [1]

a) 30o b) 60o

c) 15o d) 45o

11. There is a small island in the middle of a 50 m wide river. A tall tree stands on the island. P and Q are points [1]
directly opposite to each other on the two banks, and in line with the tree. If the angles of elevation of the top of

the tree from P and Q are respectively 60o and 30o, then find the height of the tree.

a) 22.65 m b) 23.56 m

c) 24.69 m d) 21.65 m

12. If cos θ = 2
, then 2 sec2 θ + 2 tan2 θ - 7 is equal to [1]
3

a) 1 b) 4

c) 0 d) 3
13. The area of a quadrant of a circle whose circumference is 616 cm will be [1]

a) 7546 cm2 b) 7500 cm2

c) 7564 cm2 d) 7456 cm2

14. Find the area of the sector if the radius is 5 cm and with an angle of 50o. [1]

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 a) 10.90 cm b) 12.90 cm

c) 13.90 cm d) 11.90 cm
15. One card is drawn at random from a well-shuffled deck of 52 cards. What is the probability of getting a black [1]
face card?

a) 3

13
b) 3

14

c) 3

26
d) 1

26

16. In a data, if l = 60, h = 15, f1 = 16, f0 = 6, f2 = 6, then the mode is [1]

a) 67.5 b) 72

c) 60 d) 62
17. A solid is in the shape of a cone standing on a hemisphere with both their radii being equal to 1cm and the height [1]
of the cone is equal to its radius. The volume of the solid is

a) π cm 3
b) 4π cm
3

c) 2π cm 3
d) 3π cm
3

18. The median class for the data given below is: [1]

Class 20 - 40 40 - 60 60 - 80 80 - 100 100 - 120

Frequency 10 12 14 13 17

a) 80 - 100 b) 60 - 80

c) 20 - 40 d) 40 - 60
−− −−−−
19. Assertion (A): Distance of point (a, b) from origin is √b 2
− a
2
[1]
−−−−−−−−−−−−−− −
Reason (R): Distance of point (x, y) from origin is 2
√(x − 0) + (y − 0)
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.

20. Assertion (A): L.C.M. and H.C.F. of a and 20 are 100 and 10 respectively, then a = 50. [1]
Reason (R): L.C.M × H.C.F. = First number × Second number

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
a1 b1 c1
21. On comparing the ratios a2
, and
c2
, find out whether the lines representing the pair of linear equations [2]
b2

intersect at a point, are parallel or coincide: 6x − 3y + 10 = 0; 2x – y + 9 = 0.

22. In △ABC, D and E are the points on the sides AB and AC respectively such that DE||BC. If AD = 6x - 7, DB = [2]
4x - 3, AE = 3x - 3 and EC = 2x - 1, find the value of x.
OR
In Fig. check whether AD is the bisector of ∠A of ΔABC if AB =6 cm, AC = 8 cm, BD = 1.5 cm and CD = 2 cm

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23. A quadrilateral ABCD is drawn to circumscribe a circle. Prove that AB + CD = AD + BC [2]

–
24. If sin α = 1
and cot β = √3 , then find the value of cosec α + cosec β. [2]
√2

25. An umbrella has 8 ribs which are equally spaced (see figure). Assuming umbrella to be a flat circle of radius 45 [2]
cm, Find the area between the two consecutive ribs of the umbrella.

OR
Find the area of the segment of a circle of radius 14 cm, if the length of the corresponding arc APB is 22 cm.
Section C
26. Explain why 7 × 11 × 13 + 13 and 7 × 6 × 5 × 4 × 3 × 2 × 1 + 5 are composite numbers. [3]
27. Find the zeroes of the given quadratic polynomials and verify the relationship between the zeroes and the [3]
coefficients.6x 2
− 3 − 7x

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 number. Find the number. Solve the pair of the linear equation obtained by the
elimination method.
OR
The sum of a two-digit number and the number obtained by reversing the order of its digits is 165. If the digits differ
by 3, find the number.
29. ABCD is a quadrilateral such that ∠D = 90°. A circle C (O, r) touches the sides AB, BC, CD and DA at P, Q, R [3]
and S respectively. If BC = 38 cm, CD = 25 cm and BP = 27 cm, Find r.
sin θ−cos θ+1
30. Prove that sin θ+cos θ−1
=
1

sec θ−tan θ
, using identity sec
2
θ = 1 + tan θ
2
. [3]
OR
Prove: 1
− cosec A = cosec A − 1

(cot A)(sec A)−cot A (cot A)(sec A)+cot A

31. Two different dice are rolled together. Find the probability of getting (i) the sum of numbers on two dice to be 5, [3]
(ii) even number on both dice, (iii) a doublet.
Section D
32. A rectangular field is 20 m long and 14 m wide. There is a path of equal width all around it, having an area of [5]
111 sq m. Find the width of the path.
OR

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 If the price of a book is reduced by ₹5, a person can buy 5 more books for ₹ 300. Find the original list price of the
book.
33. If BD and QM are medians of triangles ABC and PQR, respectively, where △ABC ∼ △ PQR, prove that [5]
AB

PQ
=
BD

QM
.
34. A solid is in the shape of a cone surmounted on a hemisphere with both their diameters being equal to 7 cm and [5]
the height of the cone is equal to its radius. Find the volume of the solid.
OR
A solid consisting of a right cone standing on a hemisphere is placed upright in a right circular cylinder full of water
and touches the bottom. Find the volume of water left in the cylinder, if the radius of the cylinder is 60 cm and its
height is 180 cm, the radius of the hemisphere is 60 cm and height of the cone is 120 cm, assuming that the
hemisphere and the cone have common base.
35. The following table gives the distribution of the life time of 400 neon lamps: [5]

Lite time (in hours) Number of lamps

1500-2000 14

2000-2500 56

2500-3000 60

3000-3500 86

3500-4000 74

4000-4500 62

4500-5000 48

Find the median life time of a lamp.

Section E
36. Read the following text carefully and answer the questions that follow: [4]
Saving money is a good habit and it should be inculcated in children right from the beginning. Rehan’s mother
brought a piggy bank for Rehan and puts one ₹ 5 coin of her savings in the piggy bank on the first day. She
increases his savings by one ₹ 5 coin daily.

Based on the above information, answer the following questions:

i. How many coins were added to the piggy bank on 8th day?
ii. How much money will be there in the piggy bank after 8 days?
iii. a. If the piggy bank can hold one hundred twenty ₹ 5 coins in all find the number of days she can contribute
to put ₹ 5 coins into it.
OR

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 b. Find the total money saved, when the piggy bank is full.
37. 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.
In Green Park, New Delhi Suresh is having a rectangular plot ABCD as shown in the following figure. Sapling
of Gulmohar is planted on the boundary at a distance of 1 m from each other. In the plot, Suresh builds his house
in the rectangular area PQRS. In the remaining part of plot, Suresh wants to plant grass.

i. Find the coordinates of the midpoints of the diagonal QS. (1)

ii. Find the length and breadth of rectangle PQRS? (1)
iii. Find Area of rectangle PQRS. (2)
OR
Find the diagonal of rectangle. (2)
38. Read the following text carefully and answer the questions that follow: [4]
Two trees are standing on flat ground. The angle of elevation of the top of Both the trees from a point X on the

ground is 60o. If the horizontal distance between X and the smaller tree is 8 m and the distance of the top of the
two trees is 20 m.

i. Calculate the distance between the point X and the top of the smaller tree. (1)
ii. Calculate the horizontal distance between the two trees. (1)
iii. Find the height of big tree. (2)
OR
Find the height of small tree. (2)

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 Solution
Section A
1. (a) an irrational number
Explanation: Let a be rational and √b is irrational.
If possible let a + √b be rational.
Then a + √b is rational and a is rational.
⇒ [(a + √b) − a] is rational [Difference of two rationals is rational]

⇒ √b is rational.
This contradicts the fact that √b is irrational.
The contradiction arises by assuming that a + √b is rational.
Therefore, a + √b is irrational.
2.
(b) 5 × 23 × 3
Explanation: We have,
120 = 5 × 23 × 3
3.
(d) 2 or -2
Explanation: Since the roots are equal, we have D = 0.
∴ 36k2 - 4 × 9 × 4 = 0 ⇒ 36k2 = 144 ⇒ k2 = 4 ⇒ k = 2 or -2.
4.
(d) 10
Explanation: For a system of equations a1x + b1y + c1 = 0; a2x + b2y + c2 = 0 to have no solution, the condition to be satisfied
is
a1 b1 c1
= ≠
a2 b2 c2

1 2 −3
⇒ = ≠
5 k 7

∴ For k = 10, the given system of equation is inconsistent.

5. (a) x2 - 5x + 6 = 0
Explanation: since 3 is the root of the equation, x = 3 must satisfy the equation.
Applying x = 3 in the equation x2 - 5x + 6 = 0
gives, (3)2 - 5(3) + 6 = 0
⇒ 9 - 15 + 6 =0

⇒ 15 - 15 = 0

⇒ 0 = 0

⇒ L.H.S. = R.H.S.
Hence, x2 - 5x + 6 = 0 is a required equation which has 3 as root.
6.
(c) ay + bx = ab
Explanation: If given points are collinear, then the area of the triangle formed by these three points is 0.
1
∴ Area = 2
|a(b - y) + 0(y - 0) + x(0 - b)| = 0
⇒
1

2
|ab - ay - bx| = 0
⇒ ab - ay - bx = 0
⇒ ay + bx = ab
7.
(b) 15 cm

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 Explanation:

△DEF ∼ △ABC

AB = 3CM, BC = 2 CM, CA = 2.5 CM, EF = 4CM

Since △ s are similar, we have
′

DE EF FD
= =
AB BC CA
DE 4 FD
⇒ = =
3 2 2.5

Now DE

3
=
4

2
3×4
⇒ DE = = 6cm
2
4 4×2.5
and FD = 2
⇒ FD =
2
= 5cm

perimeter of △DEF
= 6 + 4 + 5 = 15cm
8.
(d) 2.25 cm
Explanation: By BPT
AD AE
=
DB EC
3 AE
=
4 3
9
AE = 4

AE = 2.25 cm
9.
(d) 16 cm

Explanation:

Since op is perpendicular to PQ, the ∠ OPQ = 90°

Now, in right angled triangle OPQ,
OQ2 = OP2 + PQ2
⇒ (20)2 = (12)2 + PQ2
⇒ PQ2 = 400 - 144
⇒PQ2 = 256
⇒ PQ = 16 cm

10. (a) 30o

–
Explanation: √3 tan 2θ − 3 = 0
–
⇒ √3 tan 2θ = 3
3
⇒ tan 2θ =
√3

–
⇒ tan 2θ = √3

∘
⇒ tan 2θ = tan 60

∘
⇒ 2θ = 60
∘
⇒ θ = 30

11.
(d) 21.65 m
Explanation: Let the height of the tree be h.
In △PAT, tan 60o =
– –
h

x
⇒ √3 = h

x
⇒ h = √3 x
In △QAT, tan 30o = h

50−x
⇒
1
= h

50−x
√3

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 – 50√3
⇒ √3 h = 50 - h
⇒ h= 4
= 21.65 m [∵ x = h
]
√3 √3

⇒ The height of the tree is 21.65 m

12.
(c) 0
Explanation: Given,
cos θ = = = k 2

3
b

2sec2 θ + 2 tan2 θ - 7
b = 2k, h = 3k

In △ABC,
h2 = p2 + b2
⇒ (3k)2 = p2 + (2k)2
⇒ 9k2 = p2 + 4k2
⇒ p2 = 9k2 – 4k2
⇒ p2 = 5k2
⇒ p = √5k

Then,
3k 3 √5k √5
sec θ = 2k
=
2
and tan θ = 2k
=
2

⇒2 sec2 θ +2 tan2 θ -7
2 2
3 √5
⇒ 2( ) + 2( ) − 7
2 2

9 5
⇒ 2 × + 2 × − 7
4 4
9 5
⇒ + − 7
2 2
9+5−14
⇒ = 0
2

13. (a) 7546 cm2

Explanation: 2πR = 616
(616×7)
R= (2×22)

R = 98 cm
2

Area of quadrant = πr

4
(22×98×98)
= (7×4)

= 7546 cm2
14. (a) 10.90 cm
∘
x
Explanation: The area of the sector = 360
∘
2
× πr
∘
50 22 2
= ∘
× × 5
360 7

= 10.90 cm
15.
(c) 3

26

Explanation: Total number of cards = 52.

Number of black face cards = 6

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 (2 kings + 2 queens + 2 jacks).
∴ P (getting a face card) =
6 3
=
52 26

16. (a) 67.5

f −f
Explanation: Mode = l + ( 1

2f − f − f
0
) × h
1 0 2

16−6
= 60 + 2×16−6−6
× 15
= 60 + 10

32−12
× 15
10
= 60 + 20
× 15
= 60 + 7.5
= 67.5
17. (a) π cm 3

Explanation:

Radii of cone = r = 1 cm
Radius of hemisphere = r = 1 cm (h) = 1cm
Height of cone (h) = 1 h =1 cm
Volume of solid = Volume of cone + Volume of a hemisphere
= πr h + πr = πr (h + 2r)
1

3
2 2

3
3 1

3
2

2
= 1

3
× π × (1) (1 + 2 × 1)

= 1

3
× π × 3 = π cm3
18.
(b) 60 - 80
Explanation: Total frequencies (N) = 10 + 12 + 14 + 13 + 17
= 66
N 66
So, 2
= 2
= 33
c.f. Just greater than 33 is 36 and the corresponding class is 60 - 80
hence, median class = 60 - 80
19.
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
−−−−−−−−−−−−−− − −−−− −−
Explanation: It will be √(a − 0) + (b − 0) = √a + b 2 2 2 2

20. (a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
Explanation: It is a result.
Section B
21. Given equations are
6x − 3y + 10 = 0
2x – y + 9 = 0
Comparing equation 6x − 3y + 10 = 0 with a 1x + b1 y + c1 = 0

and 2x – y + 9 = 0 with
a x + b y + c = 0,
2 2 2

We get, a1 = 6, b1 = -3, c1 = 10, a2 = 2, b2 = -1, c2 = 9​

a1 b1 c1 −3
We have a2
=
b2
≠
c2
because 6

2
=
−1
≠
10

9
⇒
3

1
=
3

1
≠
10

Hence, lines are parallel to each other.

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22.

Given: In △ABC, DE || BC. Also AD = 6x - 7, DB = 4x - 3, AE = 3x - 3 and EC = 2x - 1

By basic proportionality theorem,
AD AE
=
DB EC
6x−7 3x−3
⇒ =
4x−3 2x−1

⇒ (6x - 7)(2x - 1) = (3x - 3)(4x - 3)

⇒ 12x2 - 6x - 14x + 7 = 12x2 - 9x - 12x + 9
⇒ -20x + 7 = -21x + 9

⇒ -20x + 21x = 9 - 7
⇒ x = 2

OR
It is given that, AB = 6 cm, AC = 8 cm, BD = 1.5 cm and CD = 2 cm
We have to check whether AD is bisector of ∠A
First we will check proportional ratio between sides
So, AB

AC
=
BD

DC
6 1.5
⇒ =
8 2
3 3
⇒ =
4 4

Therefore, the sides are proportional.

Hence, AD is bisector of ∠A

23.

We know that the lengths of tangents drawn from an exterior point to a circle are equal.
AP = AS, ... (i) [tangents from A]
BP = BQ, ... (ii) [tangents from B]
CR = CQ, ... (iii) [tangents from C]
DR = DS. ... (iv) [tangents from D]
AB + CD = (AP + BP) + (CR + DR)
= (AS + BQ) + (CQ + DS) [using (i), (ii), (iii), (iv)]
= (AS + DS) + (BQ + CQ)
= AD + BC.
Hence, AB + CD = AD + BC.
–
24. cosec α = = √2 sin α
1

−−−−−−−− −−−−
cosec β = √1 + cot β = √1 + 3 = 22

– – –
∴ cosec α + cosec β = √2 + 2 or √2(√2 + 1)
∘

25. Here, r = 45 cm and θ = 360

8
= 45
∘

Area between two consecutive ribs of the umbrella = θ

360
∘
2
× πr

cm 2
∘
45 22 22275
= 360
∘ ×
7
× 45 × 45 =
28

OR

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 l = APB = 22 cm
θ 22
∘
× × 14 = 22cm
180 7

∘
⇒ θ = 90

Area of the sector = lr

2
=
22×14

2
= 154 cm2
= 98 cm2
1 1
Area of triangle AOB= 2
× OA × OB =
2
× 14 × 14

Area of the segment = (154 - 98) cm2 = 56 cm2

Section C
26. Numbers are of two types - prime and composite.
Prime numbers can be divided by 1 and only itself, whereas composite numbers have factors other than 1 and itself.
It can be observed that
7 × 11 × 13 + 13 = 13 × (7 × 11 + 1)
= 13 × (77 + 1)= 13 × 78= 13 ×13 × 6
The given expression has 6 and 13 as its factors.
Therefore, it is a composite number.
7×6×5×4×3×2×1+5
= 5 ×(7 × 6 × 4 × 3 × 2 × 1 + 1)
= 5 × (1008 + 1)= 5 ×1009
1009 cannot be factorized further
Therefore, the given expression has 5 and 1009 as its factors.
Hence, it is a composite number.
27. Let p(x) = 6x2 - 3 - 7x
For zeroes of p(x),
p(x) = 0
⇒ 6x2 - 3 - 7x = 0
⇒ 6x2 - 7x - 3 = 0
⇒ 6x2 - 9x + 2x - 3 = 0​
⇒ ​3x(2x - 3) + (2x - 3) = 0

⇒ (2x - 3) (3x + 1) = 0
⇒ 2x - 3 = 0 or 3x + 1 = 0
3 1 3 1
⇒ x = or x = − ⇒ x = ,−
2 3 2 3
3
So, the zeroes of p(x) are 2
and −
1

We observe that Sum of its zeroes

3 1 3 1
= + (− ) = −
2 3 2 3

9−2 7 −(−7) Coefficient of x

= 6
=
6
=
6
= −
2
Coefficient of x

Product of its zeroes = ( 3

2
) × (−
1

3
)

=- 1

2
= −
3

6
=
Constant term

2
Coefficient of x

28. Let the unit's digit and the ten's digit in the two-digit number be x and y respectively.
Then the number = 10y + x
Also, the number obtained by reversing the order of the digits = 10x + y
According to the question,
x + y = 9...............(1)
9(10y + x) = 2(10x + y)
⇒ 90y + 9x = 20x + 2y

⇒ 11x - 88y = 0

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 ⇒ x - 8y = 0 ..............(2)
Subtracting equation(2) from equation(1), we get
9y = 9
9
⇒ y = = 1
9

Substituting this value of y in equation (1), we get

x+1=9
⇒ x = 9 − 1 = 8

Hence, the required number is 18.

Verification: substituting x = 8 and y = 1,
we find that both the equations (1) and (2) are satisfied as shown below:
x+y=8+1=9
x - 8y = 8 - 8(1) = 0
Hence, the solution is correct.
OR
Let the digits at units and tens place of the given number be x and y respectively.
Then,
Number =10y + x ...........(i)
Number obtained by reversing the order of the digits = 10x + y
According to the question,
(10y + x) + (10x + y) = 165

⇒ x + y = 15

and, x − y = 3
Thus, we obtain the following systems of linear equations.
i. x + y = 15
x − y = 3

ii. x + y = 15
y − x = 3

Solving first system of equations, we get

x = 9, y = 6

Solving second system of equation, we. get

x = 6, y = 9

Substituting the values of x and y in equation (i), we have

Number = 69 or, 96.

29.

Given that ABCD is a quadrilateral such that ∠D = 90°.

BC = 38 cm,CD = 25cm and BP = 27 cm
∴ From the figure,
BP = BQ = 27 cm [Tangents from an external point are equal ]
Now, BC = 38
⇒ BQ + QC = 38
⇒ 27 + QC = 38
⇒ QC = 38 - 27
⇒ QC = 11 cm

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 ∴ QC = 11 cm = CR [Tangents from an external point are equal]
CD = 25 cm
CR + RD=25
⇒ 11+ RD = 25
⇒ RD = 25-11
⇒ RD = 14 cm
Also,
RD = DS = 14 cm [Tangents from an external point are equal]
OR and OS are radii of the circle.
From tangents R and S, ∠ORD = ∠OSD = 90°
Thus, ORDS is a square.
OR = DS = 14 cm
Hence, the radius of the circle, r = OR = 14 cm
sin θ−cos θ+1
30. We have to prove that, sin θ+cos θ−1
=
1

sec θ−tan θ
using identity sec 2
θ = 1 + tan θ
2

sin θ−cos θ+1 tan θ−1+sec θ

LHS = sin θ+cos θ−1
=
tan θ+1−sec θ
[ dividing the numerator and denominator by cos θ.]
(tan θ+sec θ)−1 {(tan θ+sec θ)−1}(tanθ−sec θ)
=
(tan θ−sec θ)+1
=
{(tan θ−sec θ)+1}(tan θ−sec θ)
[ Multiplying and dividing by (tan θ − sec θ) ]
2 2
( tan θ− sec θ)−(tanθ−sec θ)
= [∵ (a − b)(a + b) = a 2
− b
2
]
{(tan θ−sec θ)+1}(tan θ−sec θ)

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

−(tan θ−sec θ+1) −1

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

=
1

sec θ−tan θ
=RHS
Hence Proved.
OR
To prove-
1
− cosec A = cosec A − 1

(cot A)(sec A)−cot A (cot A)(sec A)+cot A

Taking LHS
1
= − cosec A
(cot A)(sec A)−cot A

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

1
1

c os A
−
1

sin A
=
1

1−c os A
−
1

sin A
=
sin A

1−cos A
−
1

sin A
= ​
(1−cos A) sin A
( )−( )
sin A sin A sin A

{∵​sin2A + cos2A = 1}
2 cos A(1−cos A)
− cos A+cos A
= =
(1−cos A) sin A (1−cos A) sin A

=
cos A

sin A
= cotA ​
Now, taking RHS
= cosec A −
(cot A)(sec A)+cot A
1
​
=
1

sin A
−
c os A
1

1 c os A
​
( )( )+
sin A c os A sin A

=
1

sin A
−
1
1

c os A
=
1

sin A
−
sin A
​
(1+cos A)
( )+
sin A sin A
2 2
1+cos A− sin A cos A+cos A
= = ​
(1+cos A) sin A (1+cos A) sin A

cos A(cos A+1)

= =
cos A

sin A
​
(1+cos A) sin A

= cotA = LHS
31. When two dice are thrown simultaneously, all possible outcomes 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 all possible outcomes = 36.

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 i. Let E1 be the event of getting two numbers whose sum is 5.
Then, the favourable outcomes are (1,4) (2,3), (3,2), (4,1). Number of favourable outcomes = 4.
∴ P(getting two numbers whose sum is 5)= P (E ) =
4 1
= 2
36 9

ii. Let E2 be the event of getting even numbers on both dice.

Then, the favourable outcomes are
(2,2), (2,4), (2,6), (4,2), (4,4), (4,6), (6,2), (6,4), (6,6). Number of favourable outcomes = 9.
∴ P(getting even number on both dice) = P (E ) =
9 1
= 2
36 4

iii. Let E3 be the event of getting a doublet.

Then, the favourable outcomes are
(1,1), (2,2), (3,3), (4,4), (5,5), (6,6).
Number of favourable outcomes = 6.
6 1
∴ P(getting a doublet) = P) = P (E 3) =
36
=
6
.
Section D
32. Let the width of the path be x m
Length of the field including the path = (20 + 2x) m
Breadth of the field including the path = (14 + 2x) m.
Area of rectangle = L × B
Area of the field including the path = (20 + 2x) (14 + 2x) m2 .
Area of the field excluding the path = (20 × 14) m2= 280 m2.
∴ Area of the path = (20 + 2x)(14 + 2x) - 280

(20 + 2x) (14 + 2x) - 280 = 111

2
⇒4x + 68x − 111 = 0

Factorise the equation,

2
⇒ 4x + 74x − 6x − 111 = 0

⇒ 2x(2x + 37) - 3(2x + 37) = 0

⇒ (2x + 37)(2x − 3) = 0
37 3
⇒ x=− 2
or x = 2

As width can't be negative.

3
⇒ x = = 1.5 2

Therefore, the width of the path is 1.5 m.

OR
Let the original list price be Rs x
∴ No. of books bought for Rs 300 =
300

Reduced list price of the book = Rs (x - 5)

No. of books bought for Rs 300 = 300

x−5

According to question,
300 300
− = 5
x−5 x

300x−300x+1500
⇒ = 5
2
x −5x

2 2
⇒ x − 5x = 300 ⇒ x − 5x − 300 = 0

2
⇒ x − 20x + 15x − 300 = 0

⇒ (x − 20)(x + 15) = 0

⇒ x = 20 or x = −15

⇒ x = 20

The negative sign is rejected.

Therefore x = 20
Therefore the original price list is Rs. 20

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33.

Given: △ABC ∼ △P QR and BD, QM are medians

To prove: =
AB

PQ
BD

QM

Proof: △ABC ∼ △P QR (given)

AB AC
∴ =
PQ PR

⇒
AB

PQ
=
2AD

2PM
(BD and QM are medians)
AB AD
⇒ =
PQ PM

In △ABD and △P QM
AB
= (proved above)
AD

PM
PQ

∠A = ∠P (△ABC ∼ △PQR)
∴ △ABD ∼ △PQM (SAS criteria)
∴
AB

PQ
=
BD

QM
(C.P.S.T)
34. Radius of hemisphere = radius of cone = 7

2
cm

7
Height of cone = 2
cm

Volume of the solid = Volume of hemisphere + Volume of cone

2 3 1 2
= πr + πr h
3 3

1 22 7 7 7 7
= × × × (2 × + )
3 7 2 2 2 2

539 3 3
= cm or 134.75 cm
4

OR
We have radius of cylinder = radius of cone = radius of hemisphere = 60 cm
Height of cone = 120 cm
∴ Height of cylindrical vessel = 120 + 60 =180 cm

∴ V = Volume of water that the cylinder contains = πr

2 2 3
h = {π × (60) × 180} cm

Let V1 be the volume of the conical part. Then,

1 2
V1 = πr h1
3
1 2 3 2 3
⇒ V1 = × π × 60 × 120cm = {π × 60 × 40} cm
3

For hemispherical part r = Radius = 60 cm

Let V​2 be the volume of the hemisphere. Then,
2 3 3
V2 = { π × 60 } cm
3

2 3 2 3
⇒ V2 = {2π × 20 × 60 } cm = {40π ⋅ 60 } cm

Let V3 the the volume of the water left-out in the cylinder. Then,
V​3= V - V1 - V2
2 2 2 3
V3 = {π × 60 × 180 − π × 60 × 40 − 40π × 60 } cm

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 2 3
V3 = π × 60 × {180 − 40 − 40}cm
22 3
V3 = × 3600 × 100cm
7
22×360000 3 22×360000 3 22×36 3 3
⇒ V3 = cm = m = m = 1.1314m .
7 3 700
7×(100)

Life time Number of lamps (fi) Cumulative frequency

35.
1500-2000 14 14

2000-2500 56 14 + 56 = 70

2500-300 60 70 + 60 = 130

3000-3500 86 130 + 86 = 216

3500-4000 74 216 + 74 = 290

4000-4500 62 290 + 62 = 352

4500-5000 48 352 + 48 = 400

400
N = 400
n 400
Now we may observe that cumulative frequency just greater than 2
(ie., 2
= 200) is 216
Median class = 3000 - 3500
n
−cf

Median = l + ( 2

f
)× h

Here,
l = Lower limit of median class
F = Cumulative frequency of class prior to median class.
f = Frequency of median class.
h = Class size.
Lower limit (l) of median class = 3000
Frequency (f) of median class 86
Cumulative frequency (cf) of class preceding median class = 130
Class size (h) = 500
200−130
Median = 3000 + ( 86
)× 500
70×500
= 3000 + 86

= 3406.98
Section E
36. i. 8 coins
ii. Money in the piggy bank day wise 5, 10, 15, 20 ...
Money after 8 days = ₹ 180
iii. a. We can have at most 120 coins.
n
[2(1) + (n − 1)1] = 120
2

2
n + n − 240 = 0

Solving for n, we get, n = 15 as n ≠ -16

∴ Number of days = 15

OR
b. Total money saved = 120 × 5 = ₹ 600
37. i.
10+3 6+2
Middle point of QS = ( 2
,
2
)

= (6.5, 4)
−−−−−−−−−−−−−−− −
ii. Length = RS = √(10 − 3) + (2 − 2) 2 2

−−−−−
RS = √72 + 0

RS = 7 m
−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−− −
Breadth = RQ = √(10 − 10) + (2 − 6) 2 2

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 −−−−−
= √0 + 16

=4m
iii. Area of rectangle = l × b
=7×4
= 28 m2
OR
−−−−−
Diagonal = √l + b 2 2

−− −−−−
2 2
= √7 + 4
−−−−−−
= √49 + 16
−−
= √65

38. i. In △DCX
tan 60o = DC

CX
– DC
√3 =
8
–
DC = 8√3 m
−−−−−−−−−−
DX = √DC + C X 2 2

−−−−− − −−−−
– 2 2
= √(8√3) + 8

−−−−−−−
= √192 + 64
−−−
= √256

= 16 m
Hence, distance between X and top of smaller tree is 16 m.
ii. In △BAX
cos 60o = AX

BX

1 AC+8
=
2 36

36 = 2AC + 16
20 = 2AC
20

2
= 10 AC
AC = 10
∴ horizontal distance between both trees is 10 m.

iii. Height of big tree = AB

∴ In △BAX

tan 60o = AB

AX
=
AB

18
–
AB = 18√3 m
OR
Height of small tree = CD
In △ CDX
tan 60o =
CD

CX
– CD
√3 =
8
–
CD = 8√3 m

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 Class X Session 2024-25
Subject - Mathematics (Basic)
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 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 LCM and HCF of two rational numbers are equal, then the numbers must be [1]

a) equal b) prime

c) co-prime d) composite
2. If a = 3
2
n
× 3, b = 2 × 3 × 5, c = 3 × 5 and LCM (a, b, c) = 2
3 2
× 3 × 5 , then n = [1]

a) 1 b) 4

c) 3 d) 2
3. Two numbers whose sum is 12 and the absolute value of whose difference is 4 are the roots of the equation [1]
________.

a) 2x2 - 24x + 43 = 0 b) 2x2 - 6x + 7 = 0

c) x2 - 12x + 32 = 0 d) x2 - 12x + 30 = 0

4. If am = bl and bn ≠ cm, then the system of equations [1]

ax + by = c
Ix + my = n

a) Has a unique solution. b) Has infinitely many solutions.

c) Has no solution. d) May or may not have a solution.

5. One of the two students, while solving a quadratic equation in x, copied the constant term incorrectly and got the [1]
roots 3 and 2. The other copied the constant term and coefficient of x2 correctly as -6 and 1 respectively. The

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 correct roots are ________.

a) 6, -1 b) 3, -2

c) -3, 2 d) -6, -1
6. The distance of the point (4, 7) from the y-axis is [1]

a) 11 b) 4
–
c) √65 d) 7
7. △ PQR ∼ △ XYZ and the perimeters of △PQR and △XYZ are 30 cm and 18 cm respectively. If QR = 9 cm, [1]
then, YZ is equal to

a) 4.5 cm. b) 5.4 cm.

c) 12.5 cm. d) 9.5 cm.

8. In △ABC, PQ || BC. If PB = 6 cm, AP = 4 cm, AQ = 8 cm, find the length of AC. [1]

a) 12 cm b) 14 cm

c) 20 cm d) 6 cm
9. In Figure, if PQR is the tangent to a circle at Qwhose centre is O, AB is a chord parallel to PR and ∠ BQR = 70°, [1]
then ∠ AQB is equal to

a) 40o b) 20o

c) 35o d) 45o

10. If X sin3θ + Y cos3θ = sinθ cosθ and X sinθ = Y cosθ , then ________. [1]

a) X4 + Y4 = 1 b) X2 + Y2 = 1

c) X2 - Y2 = 1 d) X3 + Y3 = 1
–
11. The angle subtended by a vertical pole of height 100 m at a point on the ground 100√3 m from the base is, has [1]
measure of

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 a) 45o b) 90o

c) 60o d) 30o

12. 9 sec2A - 9 tan2A = [1]

a) 9 b) 1

c) 0 d) 99

13. A circular disc of radius 6 cm is divided into three sectors with central angles 90o, 120o and 150o. The ratio of [1]

the areas of the three sectors is

a) 4 : 5 : 6 b) 3 : 4 : 5

c) 1 : 5 : 6 d) 2 : 3 : 4
14. 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
15. In a single throw of a die, the probability of getting a multiple of 3 is [1]

a) 1

6
b) 2

c) 1

2
d) 1

16. Consider the following frequency distribution: [1]

Class 0-5 6-11 12-17 18-23 24-29

Frequency 13 10 15 8 11

The upper limit of the median class is

a) 18.5 b) 17.5

c) 18 d) 17
17. A cylindrical vessel of radius 4 cm contains water. A solid sphere of radius 3 cm is lowered into the water until it [1]
is completely immersed. The water level in the vessel will rise by

a) 9

4
cm b) 9

2
cm

c) 2

9
cm d) 4

9
cm

18. Consider the following table: [1]

Class interval 10-14 14-18 18-22 22-26 26-30

Frequency 5 11 16 25 19

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 The mode of the above data is

a) 25 b) 23.5

c) 24.4 d) 24
19. Assertion (A): Distance between (3, 7) and its image under x-axis is 6 units. [1]
x1 +x2 +x3 y +y +y
Reason (R): Coordinates of centroid = 3
,
1 2

3
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): For any two positive integers a and b, HCF(a, b) × LCM(a, b) = a × b [1]
Reason (R): The HCF of two numbers is 5 and their product is 150. Then their LCM is 40.

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. Aftab tells his daughter, Seven years ago, I was seven times as old as you were then. Also, three years from [2]
now, I shall be three times as old as you will be. (Isn’t this interesting?) Represent this situation algebraically
and graphically by the method of substitution.
22. In the given figure, AO

OC
=
BO

OD
=
1

2
and AB = 4 cm. Find the value of DC. [2]

OR
ABC is an isosceles triangle with AB = AC, circumscribed about a circle. Prove that BC is bisected at E.

23. The length of a tangent from a point A at distance 5 cm from the centre of the circle is 4 cm. Find the radius of [2]
the circle.
24. Prove that: cos A−sin A+1
= cosec A + cot A [2]
cos A+sin A−1

25. The length of the minute hand of a clock is 14 cm. Find the area swept by the minute hand in 5 minutes. [2]

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 OR
The minute hand of a clock is 10 cm long. Find the area of the face of the clock described by the minute hand
between 9 A.M. and 9.35 A.M.
Section C
26. There is a circular path around a sports field. Sonia takes 18 minutes to drive one round of the field, while Ravi [3]
takes 12 minutes for the same. Suppose they both start at the same point and at the same time and go in the same
direction. After how many minutes will they meet again at the starting point?
27. Find the zeroes of the quadratic polynomial 3x2- 2 and verify the relationship between the zeroes and the [3]

coefficients.
28. Solve 2x + 3y = 11 and 2x – 4y = –24 and hence find the value of m for which y = mx + 3. [3]
OR

If x + 1 is a factor of 2x3 + ax2 + 2bx + 1, then find the values of a and b given that 2a -3b = 4.
29. In the given figure, the incircle-of △ABC touches the sides BC, CA and AB at P, Q and R respectively. Prove [3]
that (AR + BP + CQ) = (AQ + BR + CP) = 1

2
(perimeter of ΔABC ) .

[3]
1−√3
30. Find the acute angle θ , when .
cos θ−sin θ
=
cos θ+sin θ 1+√3

OR

Prove: sin6 A + 3 sin2 A cos2 A = 1 - cos6 A

31. The king, queen and jack of clubs are removed from a deck of 52 playing cards and the remaining cards are [3]
shuffled. A card is drawn from the remaining cards. Find the probability of getting a card of
i. heart
ii. queen
iii. clubs.
Section D
32. A train takes 2 hours less for a journey of 300 km if its speed is increased by 5 km/hr from its usual speed. Find [5]
the usual speed of the train.
OR
A motor boat whose speed is 18 km/h in still water takes 1 hour more to go 24 km upstream, than to return to the
same point. Find the speed of the stream and total time of the journey.
33. In the given figure , a ∠AEF = ∠AF E and E is the mid-point of CA. Prove that BD
=
BF
[5]
CD CE

34. 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 [5]
total surface area of the remaining solid.

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 OR
A cylindrical tub of radius 12 cm contains water to a depth of 20 cm. A spherical ball is dropped into the tub and the
level of the water is raised by 6.75 cm. Find the radius of the ball.
35. The median of the following data is 525. Find the values of x and y, if the total frequency is 100. [5]

Class interval Frequency

0-100 2

100-200 5

200-300 x

300-400 12

400-500 17

500-600 20

600-700 y

700-800 9

800-900 7

900-1000 4

Section E
36. Read the following text carefully and answer the questions that follow: [4]
Elpis Technology is a laptop manufacturer. The company works for many branded laptop companies and also
provides them with spare parts. Elpis Technology produced 6000 units in 3rd year and 7000 units in the 7th year.

Assuming that production increases uniformly by a fixed number every year.

i. Find the production in the 1st year. (1)
ii. Find the production in the 5th year. (1)
iii. Find the total production in 7 years. (2)
OR
Find in which year 10000 units are produced? (2)
37. Read the following text carefully and answer the questions that follow: [4]
Mary and John are very excited because they are going to go on a dive to see a sunken ship. The dive is quite
shallow which is unusual because most sunken ship dives are found at depths that are too deep for two junior
divers. However, this one is at 40 feet, so the two divers can go to see it.

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 They have the following map to chart their course. John wants to figure out exactly how far the boat will be
from the sunken ship. Use the information in this lesson to help John figure out the following.
i. What are the coordinates of the boat and the sunken ship respectively? (1)
ii. How much distance will Mary and John swim through the water from the boat to the sunken ship? (1)
iii. If each square represents 160 cubic feet of water, how many cubic feet of water will Mary and John swim
through from the boat to the sunken ship? (2)
OR
If the distance between the points (x, -1) and (3, 2) is 5, then what is the value of x? (2)
38. Read the following text carefully and answer the questions that follow: [4]
A bird is sitting on the top of a tree, which is 80m high. The angle of elevation of the bird, from a point on the
ground is 45o. The bird flies away from the point of observation horizontally and remains at a constant height.
After 2 seconds, the angle of elevation of the bird from the point of observation becomes 30o. Find the speed of
flying of the bird.

i. Find the distance between observer and the bottom of the tree? (1)
ii. Find the speed of the bird? (1)
iii. Find the distance between second position of bird and observer? (2)
OR
Find the distance between initial position of bird and observer? (2)

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 Solution
Section A
1. (a) equal
Explanation: If we assume that a and b are equal and consider a = b = k
Then,
HCF (a, b)= k
LCM (a, b) = k
2.
(d) 2
Explanation: LCM (a, b, c) = 2 3 2
× 3 × 5 .... (I)
we have to find the value of n
Also we have
3
a= 2 × 3

b = 2 × 3 × 5

n
c = 3 × 5

We know that the while evaluating LCM, we take greater exponent of the prime numbers in the factorisation of the number.
Therefore, by applying this rule and taking n ≥ 1 we get the LCM as
LCM (a, b, c) = 2 × 3 × 5 ..... (II)
3 n

On comparing (I) and (II) sides, we get:

3 2 3 n
2 × 3 × 5 = 2 × 3 × 5

n=2
3.
(c) x2 - 12x + 32 = 0
Explanation: Let the two roots be a and b, then
a + b = 12 ...(i)
and a - b = 4 ...(ii)
⇒ a = 8 and b = 4 (from (i) and (ii))
∴ Required equation is x2 - 12x + 32 = 0
4.
(c) Has no solution.
Explanation: We have, ax + by - c and lx + my = n
a b c
Now, = l m
≠
n
(given)
∴ The given system of equations has no solution.
5. (a) 6, -1
Explanation: Let the equation be x2 + ax + b = 0
Its roots are 3 and 2
∴ Sum of roots, 5 = -a

and product of roots, 6 = b

∴Equation is x2 - 5x + 6 = 0
Now constant term is wrong and it is given that correct constant term is -6.
∴ x2 - 5x - 6 = 0 is the correct equation.
Its roots are -1 and 6.
6.
(b) 4
Explanation: The distance of the point (4, 7) from y-a x is = 4

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 7.
(b) 5.4 cm.
Explanation: Given: △PQR ∼ △XYZ
Perimeter of ΔPQR QR
∴ =
Perimeter of ΔXYZ YZ

30 9
⇒ =
18 YZ

⇒ YZ = 5.4 cm
8.
(c) 20 cm
Explanation: In △ABC, PQ || BC
AP AQ
∴
PB
=
QC
(By proportionality theorem)
4 8
⇒ =
6 QC

8×6
⇒ QC = 4
= 12 cm
Now, AC = AQ + QC
= 8 + 12
= 20 cm

9. (a) 40o

Explanation:

Given, AB II PR
∠ABQ = ∠BQR = 70
∘
[alternate angles]
Also QD is perpendicular to AB and QD bisects AB.
In ΔODA and ΔODB
∘
∠QDA = ∠QDB [each 90 ]

AD = BD
QD = QD [common side]
∴ ΔADQ ≅ΔBDQ ...[by SAS similarity criterion]
Then, ∠QAD = ∠QBD ... (i) [c, p, c, t]
Also}, ∠ABQ = ∠BQR [alternate interior angle]
∘ ∘
∠ABQ = 70 . . . [BQR = 70 ]

Hence, ∠QAB = 70 [from Eq. (i)]

∘

Now, in △ABQ
∘
∠A + ∠B + ∠Q = 180
∘ ∘ ∘ ∘
⇒ ∠Q = 180 − (70 + 70 ) = 40

10.
(b) X2 + Y2 = 1
Explanation: We have, X sin3θ + Y cos3θ = sinθ cosθ ... (i)
X sinθ = Y cosθ ...(ii)
Using (ii) in (i), we get
⇒ Y cosθ sin2θ + y cos3θ = sinθ cosθ
⇒ Y sin2θ + Y cos2θ = sinθ ⇒ Y = sinθ
Now, X sinθ = sinθ × cosθ ⇒ X = cosθ
∴ X2 + Y2 = 1
11.
(d) 30o

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 Explanation: tanθ = 100

100√3

tanθ = 1

√3

θ = 30o
12. (a) 9
Explanation: Given: 9 sec2A - 9 tan2A
= 9(sec2A - tan2A)
= 9 × 1 = 9 ... [∵ sec2θ - tan2θ = 1]
13.
(b) 3 : 4 : 5
Explanation: Area of sector Having central angle 90 degree : Area of sector Having central angle 120 degree : Area of sector
Having central angle 150 degree
90 2 120 2 150 2
= × π × 6 : × π × 6 : × π × 6
360 360 360
1 1 5
= : :
4 3 12

=3:4:5
14. (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

15.
1
(d) 3

Explanation: A die is thrown, the possible number of events (n) = 6

Now multiple of 3 are 3, 6 which are 2
∴ m = 2

∴ Probability =
m 2 1
= =
n 6 3

16.
(b) 17.5
Explanation: Given, classes are not continuous, so we make continuous by subtracting 0.5 from lower limit and adding 0.5 to
upper limit of each class.
Class Frequency Cumulative frequency

-0.5-5.5 13 13

5.5-11.5 10 23

11.5-17.5 15 38

17.5-23.5 8 46

23.5-29.5 11 57
57
Here, N

2
=
2
= 28.5 , which lies in the interval 11.5 - 17.5.
Hence, the upper limit is 17.5.

17. (a) 9

4
cm

Explanation: Radius of sphere (r1) = 3 cm

∴ Volume = 4

3
πr
3
=
4

3
3
π(3) cm
3

= 36π cm3
∴ Volume of water in the cylinder = 36π cm3
Radius of cylindrical vessel (r2) = 4 cm
Let h be its height, then

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 2 2
πr h = 36π ⇒ π(4) h = 36π
2
36π 9
⇒ 16πh = 36π ⇒ h = = cm
16π 4

18.
(c) 24.4
Explanation: Maximum frequency = 25
Hence, modal class is 22 - 26
(f −f )

Now,
k k−1
Mode = xk + h { }
(2f −f −f )
k k−1 k+1

(25−16)
= 22 + 4 { }
(2(25)−16−19)

9
= 22 + 4 ×
15

= 22 + 2.4
= 24.4

19.
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
Explanation: Distance of point (h, k) from its image under x-axis is 2k units and distance of point (h, k) under y-axis is 2h
units.
20.
(c) A is true but R is false.
Explanation: We have,
LCM(a, b) × HCF(a, b) = a × b
LCM × 5 = 150
LCM = = 30
150

LCM = 30
Section B
21. Let the present age of Aftab and his daughter be x and y years respectively. Then, the pair of linear equations that represent the
situation is
x - 7 = 7(y - 7), i.e., x - 7y + 42 = 0 ...(1)
and x + 3 = 3(y + 3), i.e., x - 3y = 6 ...(2)
from equation (2), we get x = 3y + 6
By putting this value of x in equation (1), we get
(3y + 6) -7y + 42 = 0,
i.e., -4y = -48, which gives y = 12
Again by putting this value of y in equation (2), we get
x = 3 × 12 + 6 = 42
So, the present age of Aftab and his daughter are 42 and 12 years respectively.
22. Given: =
AO

OC
= and AB = 4 cm
BO

OD
1

To find: DC
Proof: In AOB and COD
AO
= ( given)
BO

OC OD

and ∠AOB = ∠C OD ( vertically opposite angles)

∴ △AOB ∼ △C OD (SAS similarity)

⇒ =
AO
= ( corresponding sides of similar triangles are proportional)
BO AB

OC OD CD
1 4
⇒ =
2 CD

⇒ CD = 8 cm
OR

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 ABC is an isosceles triangle.

According to the question, AB = AC ...(i)

AD = AF (Tangents from A) ...(ii)
AB - AD = AC - AF
⇒ BD = CF ...(iii)

Now, BD = BE (Tangents from B)

Also, CF = CE (Tangents from C)
⇒ BE = CE

So, BC is bisected at the point of contact E.

23.

We know that the tangent at any point of a circle is ⊥ to the radius through the point of contact.
∴ ∠ OPA = 90o
∴ OA2 = OP2 + AP2 [By Pythagoras theorem]
⇒ (5)2 = (OP)2 + (4)2
⇒ 25 = (OP)2 + 16
⇒ OP2 = 9
⇒ OP = 3 cm

24. Dividing Nr & Dr by sin A in LHS

cot A−1+cosec A
= cot A+1−cosec A
2 2
cot A+cosec A−(cosec A− cot A)

= cot A+1−cosec A

= cosec A + cot A
∘

25. Here, r = 14 cm and θ = 90

3
= 30
∘

∴ Area swept = θ

360
∘
× πr
2

= 30

360
∘
×
22

7
× 14 × 14

cm2
154
= 3

OR
We know that:
Angle described by the minute hand in 60 minutes=360°
Therefore,Angle described by the minute hand in one minute = 360

60
= 6°

Angle described by the minute hand in 35 minutes = (6× 35)° = 210°

Area swept by the minute hand in 35 minutes = Area of a sector of angle 210° in a circle of radius 10 cm
= {
210

360
×
22

7
× (10) } cm
2 2
= 183.3 cm2

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 Section C
26. By taking LCM of time taken (in minutes) by Sonia and Ravi, We can get the actual number of minutes after which they meet
again at the starting point after both start at the same point and at the same time, and go in the same direction.
2
18 = 2 × 3 × 3 = 2 × 3

12 = 2 × 2 × 3 = 22 × 3

LCM (18, 12) = 2 × 3 = 36 2 2

Therefore, both Sonia and Ravi will meet again at the starting point after 36 minutes.
27. Here, p(x) = 3x2 - 2.
Now p(x) = 0
2
⇒ 3x − 2 = 0

2
⇒ 3x = 2

2 2
⇒ x =
3
−
−
2
⇒ x = ±√
3
−
− −
−
Therefore, zeroes are √ 2

3
and − √
2

3
.

If p(x) = 3x2 - 2 , then a = 3, b = 0 and c = -2

−
− −
−
Now, sum of zeroes = √ 2

3
+ (− √
2

3
) = 0 .... (i)
−b −0
Also, a
=
3
= 0 ........ (ii)
From (i) and (ii)
−b
Sum of zeroes= a
−
− −
−
−2
and product of zeroes = √ 2

3
× −√
2

3
=
3
......... (iii)
−2
Also, c

a
=
3
.......... (iv)
From (iii) and (iv)
Product of zeroes = c

28. The given pair of linear equations

2x + 3y = 11 ...... (1)
2x - 4y = -24 ....... (2)
From equation (1), 3y = 11 - 2x
11−2x
⇒ y =
3

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

11−2x
2x − 4 ( ) = −24
3

⇒ 6x − 44 + 8x = −72

⇒ 14x − 44 = −72

⇒ 14x = 44 − 72

⇒ 14x = −28
28
⇒ x = − = −2
14

Substituting this value of x in equation (3), we get

11−2(−2) 11+4 15
y = = = = 5
3 3 3

Verification, Substituting x = -2 and y = 5, we find that both the equations (1) and (2) are satisfied as shown below:
2x + 3y = 2(−2) + 3(5) = −4 + 15 = 11

2x − 4y = 2(−2) − 4(5) = −4 − 20 = −24

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 This verifies the solution,
Now, y = axe + 3
⇒ 5 = m(−2) + 3

⇒ −2m = 5 − 3

⇒ −2m = 2
2
⇒ m= = −1
−2

OR
Since (x + 1) is a factor of 2x + ax + 2bx + 13 2

⇒ x = −1 is a zero of 2x + ax + 2bx + 1
3 2

3 2
⇒ 2(−1) + a(−1) + 2b(−1) + 1 = 0

⇒ a − 2b − 1 = 0

⇒ a - 2b = 1 ...(i)
Given that 2a − 3b = 4 ...(ii)
Multiplying equation (i) by 2, we get
2a − 4b = 2 ...(iii)

Subtracting equation (iii) from (ii), we get

b=2
Substituting b = 2 in equation (i), we have
a - 2(2) = 1
⇒ a - 4 = 1

⇒ a = 5

Hence, a = 5 and b = 2.

29.

We know that the lengths of tangents from an exterior point to a circle are equal.
∴ AR = AQ, ... (i) [tangents from A]

BP = BR, ... (ii) [tangents from B]

CQ = CP .... (iii) [tangents from C]
∴ (AR + BP + CQ) = (AQ + BR + CP) = k (say).

Perimeter of △ABC = (AB + BC + CA)

= (AR + BR) + (BP + CP) + (CQ+AQ)
= (AR + BP + CQ) + (AQ + BR + CP)
= (k + k) = 2k
( perimeter of △ABC ) .
1
⇒ k =
2

∴ (AR + BP +CQ) = (AQ + BR + CP)

( perimeter of △ABC ).
1
=
2

30. According to question

cos θ−sin θ 1− √3
=
cos θ+sin θ 1+ √3

(cos θ−sin θ)+(cos θ+sin θ) (1− √3)+(1+ √3)

⇒ = [Applying componendo and dividendo]
(cos θ−sin θ)−(cos θ+sin θ) (1− √3)−(1+ √3)

2 cos θ 2
⇒ =
−2 sin θ −2√3

1 – ∘ ∘
⇒ cot θ = ⇒ tan θ = √3 ⇒ tan θ = tan 60 ⇒ θ = 60
√3

OR
Given- sin6A
+ 3sin2A cos2A =1- cos6A
Now, taking
sin6A + cos6A = 1 - 3sin2A cos2A
Taking LHS
= sin6A + cos6A = (sin2A)3 + (cos2A)3
= (sin2A + cos2A)3 - 3sin2A cos2A(sin2A + cos2A) {∵ a3 + b3 = (a + b)3 - 3ab(a + b)}

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 = (1)3 - 3sin2A cos2A(1)
= 1 - 3sin2A cos2A = RHS
31. When king, queen and jack of clubs are removed, number of cards remaining = 52 - 3 = 49
Total no. of outcomes = 49
i. Let H be the event of getting a heart card.
Thus, favorable outcomes = 13
Favorable outcomes 13
P(H) = =
Total no. of outcomes 49

ii. Let Q be the event of getting a queen card.

Thus, favorable outcomes = 3 (1 queen of clubs is removed)
P(Q) = Favorable outcomes
=
Total no. of outcomes
3

49

iii. Let C be the event of getting a clubs card.

Thus out of 49 cards, there are 10 clubs cards, because king, queen and jack of clubs are removed
Hence, favorable outcomes = 10
P(C) = Favorable outcomes
=
Total no. of outcomes
10

49

Section D
32. Let the usual speed of train be x km/hr
300 300
− = 2
x x+5

300 (x+5 - x) = 2x(x+5)

150(5) = x​2​+ 5x
750 = x2 + 5x
or, x + 5x − 750 = 0
2

or, x + 30x − 25x − 750 = 0

2

or, (x + 30) (x - 25) = 0

or, x = - 30 or x = 25
Since, speed cannot be negative.
∴ x ≠ −30, x = 25km/hr

∴ Speed of train = 25 km/hr

OR
Given:-
Speed of boat =18 km/hr
Distance = 24 km
Let x be the speed of stream.
Let t1 and t2 be the time for upstream and downstream As we know that,
speed = distance

time

⇒ time = distance

speed

For upstream, Speed = (18 - x) km/hr

Distance =24 km
Time = t1
Therefore,
t1 = 18−x
24

For downstream,
Speed = (18 + x) km/hr
Distance = 24 km
Time = t2
Therefore,
24
t2 = 18+x

Now according to the question-

t1 = t2 + 1
24

18−x
= 24

18+x
+ 1

⇒
1

18−x
- 1

18+x
= 1

24

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 (18+x)−(18−x)
⇒
(18−x)(18+x)
= 1

24

⇒ 48x = (18 - x)(18 + x)

⇒ 48x = 324 + 18x - 18x - x2
⇒ x2 + 48x - 324 = 0
⇒ x2 + 54x - 6x - 324 = 0
⇒ x(x + 54) -6(x + 54) = 0
⇒ (x + 54)(x - 6) = 0

⇒ x = -54 or x = 6

Since speed cannot be negative.

⇒ x ≠ -54

∴ x=6
Thus the speed of stream is 6 km/hr.
Total time of Journey = t1 + t2
= 24

18−x
+ 24

18+x

= 24

12
+ 24

24
= 2 + 1 = 3 hrs.
33. Given, ∠AEF = ∠AF E and E is the mid-point of CA.
To prove, =
BD

CD
BF

CE

Construction Draw a line CG parallel to DF(C G||DF ).

Proof : ∠AEF = ∠AF E and E is the mid-point of CA

AC
∴ C E = AE =
2
...(i)
In △BDF , C G||DF
By Basic proportionality theorem,
BD

CD
= ... (ii)
BF

GF

In ΔAF E ,
∠AEF = ∠AF E [∵ given]
⇒ AF = AE [ [∵Since, sides opposite to equal angles are equal]
⇒ AF = AE = C E [ [∵From Eq(i)] ....(iii)

In ΔAC G , E is the midpoint of AC andEF ||C G,

∴ F G = AF [∵ AE = C E] ...(iv)

From Eq(ii), Eq(iii) and Eq(iv),

BD BF
=
CD GF
BD BF
= [∵ GF = AF = C E]
CD CE

Hence proved.
34. 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]

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 = 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
OR
According to question it is given that
Radius of cylindrical tub = 12 cm
Depth of cylindrical tub = 20 cm
Let us suppose that (r) be the radius of spherical ball
Again it is given that level of water is raised by 6.75 cm
Now, according to the question,
Volume of spherical ball = Volume of water rise in cylindrical tub
⇒
4

3
πr
3
= π (12)2 × 6.75
⇒
4

3
2
r = 12 × 12 × 6. 75
⇒ r3 = 12×12×6.75×3

⇒ r3 = = 729
3 −−−
⇒ r = √729 = 9cm
Therefore, Radius of the ball = 9 cm

35. Class intervals Frequency (f) Cumulative frequency (cf/F)

0-100 2 2

100-200 5 7

200-300 x 7+x

300-400 12 19 + x

400-500 17 36 + x

500-600 20 56 + x

600-700 y 56 + x + y

700-800 9 65 + x + y

800-900 7 72 + x + y

900-1000 4 76 + x + y

Total = 76 + x + y
We have,
N = Σf = 100i

⇒ 76 + x + y = 100

⇒ x + y = 24

It is given that the median is 525. Clearly, it lies in the class 500 - 600
∴ l = 500, h = 100, f = 20, F = 36 + x and N = 100
N
−F

Now, Median = l + 2

f
× h
50−(36+x)
⇒ 525 = 500 + 20
× 100
⇒ 525 - 500 = (14 - x)5
⇒ 25 = 70 - 5x

⇒ 5x = 45
⇒ x = 9

Putting x = 9 in x + y = 24, we get y = 15

Hence, x = 9 and y = 15
Section E

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36. i. Let production in a 1st year be 'a' unit and increase in production (every year) be 'd' units.
Increase in production is constant, therefore unit produced every year forms an AP.
Now, a3 = 6000
a + 2d = 6000 ⇒ a = 6000 - 2d ...(i)
and a7 = 7000 ⇒ a + 6d = 7000
⇒ (6000 - 2d) + 6d = 7000 ⇒ 4d = 1000 [using eq. (i)]
⇒ d = 250

When d = 250, eq. (i) becomes

a = 6000 - 2(250) = 5500
∴ Production in 1st year = 5500

ii. Production in fifth year

a5 = a + 4d = 5500 + 4(250) = 6500
iii. Total production in 7 years = 7

2
(5500 + 7000) = 43750
OR
an = 1000 units
an = 1000
⇒ 10000 = a + (n - 1)d
⇒ 1000 = 5500 + 250n - 250

⇒ 10000 - 5500 + 250 = 250n

⇒ 4750 = 250n

⇒ n = = 19
4750

250

37. i. (4, 8) and (-3, 7)

ii. 8 units
iii. 1280 cubic feet
OR
7 or -1
38. i. Given height of tree = 80m, P is the initial position of bird and Q is position of bird after 2 sec the distance between observer
and the bottom of the tree
In △ABP
tan 45o = BP

AB

⇒ 1= AB
80

⇒ AB = 80 m
ii. The speed of the bird
In △AQC
tan 30o =
QC

AC
1 80
⇒ =
√3 AC

–
⇒ AC = 80√3 m
AC - AB = BC
– –
⇒ BC = 80√3 − 80 = 80(√3 − 1)m

Speed of bird = Distance

Time

80( √3−1) –
⇒
BC

2
=
2
= 40(√3 − 1)
⇒ Speed of the bird = 29.28 m/sec
iii. The distance between second position of bird and observer.
In △AQC
sin 30o =
QC

AQ

1 80
⇒ =
2 AQ

⇒ AQ = 160 m
OR
The distance between initial position of bird and observer.
In △ABP

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sin 45o = BP

AP
1 80
⇒ =
√2 AP

–
⇒ AP = 80√2m

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 Class X Session 2024-25
Subject - Mathematics (Basic)
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 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. Which of the followings is an irrational number? [1]
– 2
a) (√2 − 1) 2
b) –
(2√3 −
1
)
√3

– –
c) (√2+5√2)
d) √2 − (2 + √2)
√2

2. The graph of a polynomial is shown in Figure, then the number of its zeroes is: [1]

a) 4 b) 3

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

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

c) infinitely many solutions d) a unique solution

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 4. The discriminant of the quadratic equation 2x2 - 4x + 3 = 0 is: [1]

a) -8 b) 10
–
c) 8 d) 2√2

5. If p - 1, p + 1 and 2p + 3 are in A.P., then the value of p is [1]

a) 0 b) 4

c) 2 d) -2
6. The points (-4, 0), (4, 0) and (0, 3) are the vertices of a: [1]

a) isosceles triangle b) scalene triangle

c) equilateral triangle d) right triangle

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 DE||BC ,then x is equal to:- [1]

a) 17. b) 15.

c) 11. d) 19.

9. In the given figure, AB is a tangent to the circle centered at O. If OA = 6 cm and ∠ OAB = 30o, then the radius [1]
of the circle is:

–
a) 3√3 cm b) 2 cm
–
c) √3 cm d) 3 cm
10. A circle is of radius 3 cm. The distance between two of its parallel tangents is: [1]

a) 3 cm b) 4.5 cm

c) 6 cm d) 12 cm
2 ∘

11. (
1−tan

2
30

∘
) is equal to: [1]
1+tan 30

a) sin 60o b) tan 60o

c) cos 30o d) cos 60o

–
12. If 2 sin 2θ = √3 then θ = ? [1]

a) 45° b) 90°

c) 60° d) 30°

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13. The angle of depression of a car, standing on the ground, from the top of a 75 m tower, is 30°. The distance of [1]
the car from the base of the tower (in metres) is
– –
a) 25√3 b) 75√3

–
c) 150 d) 50√3

14. In a circle of radius 21 cm, an arc subtends an angle of 600 at the centre. The length of the arc is [1]

a) 18.16 cm b) 23.5 cm

c) 22 cm d) 21 cm
15. If the area of a sector of a circle is 5

18
of the area of the circle, then the sector angle is equal to [1]

a) 100° b) 120°

c) 90° d) 60°
16. A coin is tossed thrice. The probability of getting at least two tails is [1]

a) 4

5
b) 2

c) 1

4
d) 1

17. Which of the following numbers cannot be the probability of an event? [1]

a) 5% b) 0.5

c) d)
1 0.5

0.5 14

18. Using empirical relationship, the mode of a distribution whose mean is 7.2 and the median 7.1, is: [1]

a) 6.5 b) 6.9

c) 6.2 d) 6.3
19. Assertion (A): If we join two hemispheres of same radius along their bases, then we get a sphere. [1]
Reason (R): A tank is made of the shape of a cylinder with a hemispherical depression at one end. The height of

the cylinder is 1.45 m and radius is 30 cm. The total surface area of the tank is 3.3 m2.

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): If Sn is the sum of the first n terms of an A.P., then its nth term an is given by an = Sn - Sn - 1 [1]

Reason (R): The 10th term of the A.P. 5, 8, 11, 14, ... is 35.

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 HCF and LCM of 90 and 144 by the method of prime factorization. [2]
22. In figure DE || AC and DF || AE. Prove that BF

FE
=
BE

EC
[2]

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23. In the given figure, O is the centre of the circle. PA and PB are tangents. Show that AOBP is a cyclic [2]
quadrilateral.

24. Prove that: [2]

= cosec A + sec A
1+tan A 1+cot A
+
2 sin A 2 cos A

OR
(2+2 sin θ)(1−sin θ)
If cot θ = , then evaluate: .
15

8 (1+cos θ)(2−2 cos θ)

25. Find the area of a quadrant of a circle , whose circumference is 22 cm . [2]

OR
The perimeter of a sector of a circle of radius 5.2 cm is 16.4 cm. Find the area of the sector.
Section C
26. A mason has to fit a bathroom with square marble tiles of the largest possible size. The size of the bathroom is [3]
10 ft. by 8 ft. What would be the size (in inches) of the tile required that has to be cut and how many such tiles
are required?

27. If α, β are zeroes of the quadratic polynomial x2 + 3x + 2, find a quadratic polynomial whose zeroes are α + 1, [3]

β + 1.
28. The tenth term of an A.P., is - 37 and the sum of its first six terms is - 27. Find the sum of its first eight terms. [3]
OR
How many terms of the AP : 9, 17, 25, …. must be taken to give a sum of 636?
29. In the adjoining figure, AB and CD are two parallel tangents to a circle with centre O. ST is the tangent segment [3]
between two parallel tangents touching the circle at Q. Show that ∠SOT = 90
∘

OR
In the given figure, the radii of two concentric circles are 13 cm and 8 cm. AB is a diameter of the bigger circle and
BD is a tangent to the smaller circle touching it at D. Find the length of AD.

30. Prove the trigonometric identity: [3]

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 −−−−−−−−−−− −
√sec2 θ + cosec2 θ = tan θ + cot θ.
31. During the 2011 census, the records of various aspects like good health, death rate and literacy rate were [3]
recorded for all the States and Union territories of India. The Literacy rates of 40 cities are given in the
following table:

Literacy
35-40 40-45 45-50 50-55 55-60 60-65 65-70 70-75 75-80 80-85 85-90
rate (in %)

Number of
1 2 3 x y 6 8 4 2 3 2
cities

If it is given that the mean literacy rate is 63.5, then find the missing frequencies x and y.
Section D
32. A train travels a distance of 90 km at a constant speed. Had the speed been 15 km/h more, it would have taken [5]
30 minutes less for the journey. Find the original speed of the train.
OR
Solve for x:
1

(x−1)(x−2)
+
1

(x−2)(x−3)
=
2

3
;x≠ 1, 2, 3

33. A girl on a ship standing on a wooden platform, which is 50 m above water level, observes the angle of elevation [5]
of the top of a hill as 30o and the angle of depression of the base of the hill as 60o. Calculate the distance of the
hill from the platform and the height of the hill.
34. A solid is in the shape of a cone standing on a hemisphere with both their diameters being equal to 1 cm and the [5]
height of the cone is equal to its radius. Find the volume of the solid. [Use π = 3.14]
OR
From a solid cylinder of height 20 cm and diameter 12 cm, a conical cavity of height 8 cm and radius 6 cm is
hallowed out. Find the total surface area of the remaining solid.
35. Find the mean and the mode of the data given below: [5]

Weight (in kg) Number of students

40 - 45 5

45 - 50 11

50 - 55 20

55 - 60 24

60 - 65 28

65 - 70 12

Section E
36. Read the following text carefully and answer the questions that follow: [4]
TOWER OF PISA : To prove that objects of different weights fall at the same rate, Galileo dropped two objects
with different weights from the Leaning Tower of Pisa in Italy. The objects hit the ground at the same time. An
object dropped off the top of Leaning Tower of Pisa falls vertically with constant acceleration. If s is the distance
of the object above the ground (in feet) t seconds after its release, then s and t are related by an equation of the

form s = a + bt2 where a and b are constants. Suppose the object is 180 feet above the ground 1 second after its

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 release and 132 feet above the ground 2 seconds after its release.

i. Find the constants a and b. (1)

ii. How high is the Leaning Tower of Pisa? (1)
iii. How long does the object fall? (2)
OR
At t = 2 sec, the object is at what height? (2)
37. Read the following text carefully and answer the questions that follow: [4]
Ashok wanted to determine the height of a tree on the corner of his block. He knew that a certain fence by the
tree was 4 feet tall. At 3 PM, he measured the shadow of the fence to be 2.5 feet tall. Then he measured the tree’s
shadow to be 11.3 feet.

i. What is the height of the tree? (1)

ii. What will be length of shadow of tree at 12:00 pm? (1)
iii. Write the name triangle formed for this situation. (2)
OR
What will be the length of wall at 12:00 pm? (2)
38. Read the following text carefully and answer the questions that follow: [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.

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 i. 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? (1)
ii. What is the area of square PQRS? (1)
iii. What is the length of diagonal PR in square PQRS? (2)
OR
If S divides CA in the ratio K : 1, what is the value of K, where point A is (200, 800)? (2)

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 Solution
Section A
–
1. (a) (√2 − 1)
2

–
Explanation: (√2 − 1) 2

2.
(b) 3
Explanation: The graph of given polynomial cuts the x-axis at 3 distinct points.
therefore, No. of zeroes are 3.
3. (a) no solution
Explanation: Since, we have y = 0 and y = -6 are two parallel lines.
therefore, no solution exists.
4. (a) -8
Explanation: The given equation is of the form: ax2 + bx + c = 0, where; a = 2, b = - 4 and c = 3.
Therefore, the discriminant (D) is given as D = b2 - 4ac
D = (- 4)2 - (4 × 2 × 3) = 16 - 24 = - 8
5. (a) 0
Explanation: 0
6. (a) isosceles triangle
Explanation: AB2 = (4 + 4)2 + (0 - 0)2 = 82 + 02 = 64 + 0 = 64
−−
⇒ AB=√64 = 8 units

BC2 = (0-4)2 + (3-0)2 = (-4)2 + 32 = 16 + 9 = 25

−−
⇒ BC = √25 = 5 units.

AC2 = (0 + 4)2 + (3 - 0)2 = 42 + 32 = 16 + 9 = 25

−−
⇒ A C = √25 = 5 units.

∴ △ABC is isosceles.

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.
(c) 11.
Explanation: Given: DE||BC
8
∴
AD

DB
=
AE

EC
⇒
x−4
4
=
3x−19
by using Thale's theorem
⇒12x − 76 = 8x − 32

⇒4x = 44

⇒x = 11

9.
(d) 3 cm
Explanation:

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 sin 30o = OB

OA
1

2
= r

r = 3 cm
10.
(c) 6 cm

Explanation:

Distance between the two parallel tangent to a circle = diameter

=2×r
= 2 × 3 = 6 cm.
11.
(d) cos 60o
1 2
1−( )
2 o
1−tan 30 √3

Explanation: 2 o
= 1 2
1+tan 30
1+( )
√3

1
1−

= 3

1
1+
3
2

= 3

= 1

= cos 60o
12.
(d) 30°
– √3
Explanation: We have, 2 sin 2θ = √3 ⇒ sin 2θ = 2
= sin 60
∘

∘
⇒ 2θ = 60
∘
⇒ θ = 30

13.
–
(b) 75√3
Explanation: AB is as tower and AB = 75 m
From A, the angle of depression of a car C
on the ground is 30o

Let distane BC = x
Now in right △ACB,
tan 30o =
75
tan θ = AB

BC
⇒
x
–
⇒
1
=
75

x
⇒ x = 75 √3 m
√3

–
∴ BC = 75√3 m
14.
(c) 22 cm

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 60
Explanation: Arc length = 2πrθ

360
= (2 ×
22

7
× 21 ×
360
) cm = 22cm

15. (a) 100°

Explanation: We have given that area of the sector is 5

18
of the area of the circle.
Therefore, area of the sector = 5

18
× area of the circle
θ 2 5 2
⇒ × πr = × πr
360 18

Now we will simplify the equation as below,

θ 5
⇒ =
360 18
5
∴ θ= × 360
18

∴ θ = 100

Therefore, sector angle is 100 . ∘

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) 0.5
1

Explanation: The probability of an event cannot be greater then 1.

∴ = 2,cannot be the possible value of probability.
1

0.5

18.
(b) 6.9
Explanation: 6.9
19.
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
Explanation: Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
20.
(c) A is true but R is false.
Explanation: a10 = a + 9d
= 5 + 9(3) = 5 + 27 = 32
Section B
21. The prime factorization of 90 and 140 are as follows
2
90 = 2 × 3 × 3 × 5 = 2 × 3 × 5

4 2
144 = 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 3 × 3 = 2 × 3

Hence HCF (90,144) = 2 × 32 = 18

and LCM (90,144) = 24 × 32 × 5 = 720
22. In △ABE, we have DF ||AE, then
BD
= [By BPT] ...... (i)
BF

FE
AD

In △ABC , we have DE||AC , then

BD

AD
= [By BPT] ...... (2)
BE

EC

From (i) and (2), We get

BF BE
=
FE EC

23. We know that the radius and tangent are perpendicular at their point of contact
∘
∵ ∠OBP = ∠OAP = 90

Now, In quadrilateral AOBP

∘
∠AP B + ∠AOB + ∠OBP + ∠OAP = 360

∘ ∘ ∘
⇒ ∠AP B + ∠AOB + 90 + 90 = 360

∘
⇒ ∠AP B + ∠AOB = 180

Since, the sum of the opposite angles of the quadrilateral is 180°

Hence, AOBP is a cyclic quadrilateral.

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 1+tan A 1+cot A
24. LHS = 2 sin A
+
2 cos A
cos A+sin A sin A+cos A
= 2 sin A cos A
+
2 cos A sin A

2(cos A+sin A)
=
2 sin A cos A

= cosec A + sec A
= RHS
OR
Given cot θ = 15

(2+2 sin θ)(1−sin θ)

To evaluate:
(1+cos θ)(2−2 cos θ)

2(1+sin θ)(1−sin θ)
=
2(1+cos θ)(1−cos θ)
2
(1− sin θ) 2
cos θ 2
= = = cot θ
2 2
(1− cos θ) sin θ

2
2 15 225
= (cot θ) = ( ) =
8 64

Hence, the value of the given expression is 225

64
.
25. Given , Circumference = 22 cm
⇒ 2πr = 22
7
⇒ r = = 3.5cm
2

Area of Circle = πr = 2 22

7
× (3.5)
2
= 38.5cm
2

Area of circle
Area of quadrant of circle = 4
38.5 2
= = 9.625cm
4

∴ Area of the quadrant of cicle = 9.625 cm2

OR

Let OAB be the given sector.

It is given that Perimeter of sector OAB = 16.4 cm
⇒ OA + OB + arc AB = 16.4 cm

⇒ 5.2 + 5.2 + arc AB = 16.4

⇒ arc AB = 6 cm

⇒ l = 6cm

∴ Area of sector OAB = 1

2
lr =
1

2
× 6 × 5.2cm
2
= 15.6 cm2
Section C
26. Given: Size of bathroom = 10 ft by 8 ft.
= (10 × 12) inch by (8 × 12) inch
= 120 inch by 96 inch
Area of bathroom = 120 inch by 96 inch
To find the largest size of tile required , we find HCF of 120 and 96.
By applying Euclid’s division lemma
120 = 96 × 1 + 24
96 = 24 × 4 + 0
Therefore, HCF = 24
Therefore, Largest size of tile required = 24 inches
no.of tiles required = = = 5 × 4 = 20 tiles
area of bathroom

area of a tile
120×96

24×24

Hence number of tiles required is 20 and size of tiles is 24 inches.

27. p(x) = x2 + 3x + 2
α , β are its zeroes

∴ α + β = -3, αβ = 2

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 Now,
(α + 1) + (β + 1) = α + β + 2 = -3 + 2 = -1
(α + 1)(β + 1) = αβ + (α + β ) + 1 = + 2 - 3 + 1 = 0
∴ Required Polynomial is k(x2 + x) or x2 + x
28. Let the first term be a and the common difference be d.
an = a + (n - 1)d
Sn = n

2
[2a + (n - 1)d]
As per given condition
a10 = -37
a + 9d = - 37 .,.(i)
Sum of first 6 term is - 27
S6 = [2a + (6 - 1)d]
6

3(2a + 5d) = -27

or, 2a + 5d = - 9 ...(ii)
Multiplying (i) by 2 and subtracting (ii) from it, we get
(2a + 18d) - (2a + 5d) = - 74 + 9
2a + 18d - 2a - 5d = -65
13d = - 65
d = -65/13
d=-5
Putting d = -5 in (i) we get
a + 9d = - 37
a + 9 × - 5 = -37
a = - 37 + 45
a=8
n
Sn = [2a + (n - 1)d]
2

8
= [2 × 8 + (8 − 1)(−5)]
2

= 4[16 + (7)(−5)]

= 4[16 − 35]
= 4 × −19
= −76

Hence, Sn = -76
OR
The given AP is 9, 17, 25,...
Here, a = 9
d = 17 - 9 = 8
Let n terms of the AP must be taken
Then, Sn = 636
n
⇒ [2a + (n − 1)d] = 636
2
n
⇒ [2(9) + (n − 1)8] = 636
2

⇒ n[9 + (n - 1)4] = 636

⇒ n[9 + 4n - 4] = 636

⇒ n[(4n + 5)] = 636

⇒ 4n2 + 5n - 636 = 0
⇒ 4n2 + 53n - 48n - 636 = 0
⇒ n(4n + 53) - 12(4n + 53) = 0

⇒ (4n + 53) (n - 12) = 0

⇒ 4n + 53 = 0 or n - 12 = 0
53
⇒ n= −
4
or n = 12
n= −
53

4
is in admissible as n, being the number of terms, is a natural number

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 ∴ n = 12
Hence, 12 terms of the AP must be taken.

29.

From the given figure we have, AB⊥ST, then ∠ ASQ = 90° and CD⊥TS then ∠ CTQ = 90°
90
∠ASO = ∠QSO =
2
= 45°
Similarly, ∠OT Q = 45°
To find ∠SOT
Consider △SOT
∠OT S = 45° and ∠OST = 45°
∠SOT + ∠OT S + ∠OST = 180° ( by angle sum property of a triangle)

∠SOT = 180° - (∠OT S + ∠OST ) = 180° - (45° + 45°) = 180° - 90° = 90°

Therefore, ∠SOT = 90°

Hence proved
OR
Given, the radii of two concentric circles are 13 cm and 8 cm.

We have ∠AEB = 90° [angle in a semicircle].

Also, OD ⊥ BE and OD bisects BE.
In right △OBD, we have
OB
2
= O D + BD [by Pythagoras' theorem]
2 2

−−−−−−− −−−
⇒ BD = √O B − O D
2 2

−−− −−−−
2 2
= √13 − 8 cm
−−−
= √105cm
−−−
BE = 2BD = 2√105cm [∵ D is the midpoint of BE]
In right △AEB, we have
AB2 = AE2 + BE2 [by Pythagoras' theorem]
−−−− −−−−−−
2 2
⇒ AE = √AB − BE
−−−−−−−−−−− −
2 −−−
2
= √26 − (2√105) cm

−−−
= √256cm

= 16 cm.
In right △AED, we have
AD2 = AE2 + DE2 [by Pythagoras' theorem]
−−−− −−−−−−
2 2
⇒ AD = √AE + DE
−−−−−−−−−− −
2 −−−
2
= √16 + (√105) cm

= 19 cm.
30. We have to prove :-
−−−−−−−−−−− −
= tan θ + cot θ.
√sec 2 θ + cosec2 θ
−−−−−−−−−−− −
Now, take LHS = √sec θ + cosec θ 2 2

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

−−−−−−−−
1 1
= √ =
2 2
sin θ⋅ cos θ sin θ cos θ

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 = cosecθ secθ.....(1)
Now, take RHS = tanθ + cotθ
2 2
sin θ cos θ sin θ+ cos θ
= + =
cos θ sin θ sin θ cos θ
1
=
sin θ⋅cos θ

= cosec θ · sec θ .....(2)

Hence, from (1) & (2)
LHS=RHS , Proved.

C.I. xi ui fi fiui
31.
35-40 37.5 -5 1 -5

40-45 42.5 -4 2 -8

45-50 47.5 -3 3 -9

50-55 52.5 -2 x - 2x

55-60 57.5 -1 y -y

60-65 62.5 = A 0 6 0

65-70 67.5 1 8 8

70-75 72.5 2 4 8

75-80 77.5 3 2 6

80-85 82.5 4 3 12

85-90 87.5 5 2 10

Total Σ fi = 31 + x + y Σ fiui = 22 - 2x - y

Let Assumed Mean, A = 62.5

Here, Σ fi = 31 + x + y = 40
⇒ x + y = 9..........(i)
Σ fiui = 22 - 2x - y
Σfi ui
Now, Mean = A + × h
Σfi

(22−2x−y)
⇒ 63.5 = 62.5 + 40
× 5

⇒ 2x + y = 14............(ii)
Solving eqns (i) and (ii), x = 5 and y = 4.
Section D
32. Let the original speed of the train be x km/hr.
90
We know that time taken to cover 'd' km with speed 's' km/h = d

s
∴ time taken to cover 90 km = x
hours
90
&, Time taken to cover 90 km when the speed is increased by 15 km/hr = x+15
hours
According to the question ;
90

x
− =
x+15
90
(time reduced by 30 minutes with increased speed)
30

60
90 90 1
⇒ − =
x x+15 2
90x+1350−90x 1
⇒ =
2 2
x +15x

1350 1
⇒ =
x2 +15x 2

⇒ 2700 = x2 + 15x
⇒ x2 + 15x - 2700 = 0
⇒ x2 + 60x - 45x - 2700 = 0
⇒ x(x + 60) - 45(x + 60) = 0

⇒ (x + 60)(x - 45) = 0

⇒ x + 60 = 0 or x - 45 = 0

⇒ x = -60 or x = 45

Since the speed cannot be negative, x ≠ −60 .

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 ⇒ x = 45
Thus, the original speed of the train is 45 km/hr.
OR
1 1 2
Given, (x−1)(x−2)
+
(x−2)(x−3)
=
3

(x − 3 ) + (x − 1) 2
=
(x − 1)(x −2)( x − 3) 3

x− 3+ x −1 2
=
(x − 1)(x −2)( x − 3) 3

2x −4 2
=
(x − 1)(x −2)( x − 3) 3

2(x − 2)
2
=
(x − 1)(x − 2)( x − 3) 3

2 2
=
(x − 1)( x − 3) 3

(x - 1) (x - 3) = 3
x2 - 4x + 3 = 3
x2 -4x = 0
x(x - 4) = 0
x = 0 , x - 4= 0
x = 0, x = 4

33.

Here, CD = CE + ED = h + 50
Now, In △ABD
∘ AB
tan 60 =
BD
–
√3 =
50

x
​
50√3
x =
50
=
3
m​​
√3

In △CEA
CE
tan 30
∘
=
AE
​
1
=
h

x
​
√3

50√3
h =
x
= ​
√3 3× √3

h =
50

3
m​​
CD = h + 50
50 50+150
CD =
3
+ 50 =
3
​
CD = 66.66 m
34. Clearly r = , h = 1

2
1

Volume of solid = Volume of Cone + Volume of Hemisphere

= 1

3
π r2h + 2

3
π r3
1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1
= 3
× 3.14 × 2
×
2
×
2
+ 3
× 3.14 × 2
×
2
×
2
1 1 1 1 1
= 3
× 3.14 × 2
×
2
× [
2
+ 2(
2
)]

1 3.14 3
= 3
×
4
×
2

= 1.57

4
= 157

400
cm3 or 0.3925 cm3
OR
Given, Height of cylinder h1 = 20 cm
Radius of cylinder = 12

2
= 6 cm
Height of the cone (h2) = 8 cm
Radius of the cone r = 6 cm

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 Total surface area of remaining solid = Curved surface area of cylinder + Curved surface area of cone + Area of the top face of the
cylinder
−−−−−−
Slant height of the cone(l) = √h 2
2
2
+ r

−− −−−−
2 2
= √8 + 6
−−−−−−
= √64 + 36

= 10 cm
∴ Curved surface area of cone = πrl
× 6 × 10
22
=
7

cm2
1320
=
7

Curved surface area of cylinder = 2πrh

=2× × 6 × 20
22

=
5280

7
cm2
Area of the top face of the cylinder = πr 2

× 6 × 6
22
=
7

=
792

7
cm2
∴ Total surface area of the remaining solid
1320 5280 792
= + +
7 7 7
7392
=
7

= 1056 cm2
xi −57⋅5

Class xi fi ui = fiui
35. 5

40 - 45 42⋅5 5 -3 -15

45 - 50 47⋅5 11 -2 -22

50 - 55 52⋅5 20 -1 -20

55 - 60 57⋅5=a 24 0 0

60 - 65 62⋅5 28 1 28

65 - 70 67⋅5 12 2 24

100 -5
∑ f ui
Mean = a + ∑f
i
× h
i
−5
= 57.5 + 100
× 5 = 57.25
f1 − f0
Mode = l + ( 2f1 − f0 − f2
) × h

28−24
= 60 + 2(28)−24−12
× 5 = 61
Section E
36. i. S = a + bt2
At t = 1 sec
180 = a + b ...(i)
At t = 2 sec
132 = a + 4b ...(ii)
from (i) and (ii)
180 - 132 = -3b
48 = -3b
b = -16
Put b = -16, in equation (i)
180 = a + (-16)
a = 196
ii. At t = 0
s = a + b(0)

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 s=a
s = 196
i.e., The height of Tower of Pisa = 196 feet
iii. s = a + bt2
0 = 196 - 16t2
-196 = -16t2
196 ÷ 16 = t
t= 14

t = 3.5 sec
OR
s = a + bt2
s = 196 + (-16) (2)2
s = 196 - 64
s = 132 feet

37. i.

Let AB be a wall and PQ is a tree

BC and QR are their shadow respectively at 3 p.m.
∴ △ABC ∼ △PQR

AB BC
∴ =
PQ QR

4 2.5
=
PQ 11.3

2.5 × PQ = 4 × 11.3
PQ = 18.08
∴ height of tree = 18.08 feet

ii. 0
iii. Right triangle
OR
Zero
38. 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
iii. By Pythagoras theorem
(PR)2 = (PQ)2 + (QR)2
= 1,60,000 + 1,60,000
= 3,20,000
−−−−−− −
⇒ PR = √3, 20, 000
–
= 400 × √2 units
OR
Since, point S divides CA in the ratio K : 1

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 Kx2 + x1 Ky + y
∴ (
K+1
,
K+1
2 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

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 Class X Session 2024-25
Subject - Mathematics (Basic)
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 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 least positive integer divisible by 20 and 24 is [1]

a) 480 b) 240

c) 360 d) 120

2. If the diagram in Fig. shows the graph of the polynomial f(x) = ax2 + bx + c, then [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 number of solutions for two linear equations representing parallel lines is/are [1]

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 a) 2 b) ∞

c) 1 d) 0

4. If p is a root of the quadratic equation x2 - (p + q) x + k = 0, then the value of k is [1]

a) p + q b) p

c) pq d) q
5. In an AP, if d = -4, n = 7 and an = 4, then the value of a is [1]

a) 20 b) 6

c) 7 d) 28
6. The distance between the points (6, 2) and (-6, 2) is: [1]
–
a) 12 units b) 6√2 units
–
c) 2√6 units d) 6 units
7. The coordinates of the point A, where AB is the diameter of the circle whose centre is (3, -2) and B(7, 4) is: [1]

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

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

8. In the given figure if ∠ ADE = ∠ ABC, then CE is equal to [1]

a) 4.5 b) 3

c) 2 d) 5

9. In the given figure, O is the centre of the circle and PA is a tangent to the circle. If ∠ OAB = 60o, then ∠ OPA is [1]
equal to:

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 a) 30o b) 20o

c) 15o d) 60o

10. A tangent to a circle is a line that touches the circle at: [1]

a) three points b) one point only

c) infinite number of points d) two points

11. If 2x = sec A and 2

x
= tan A then 2 (x
2
−
1
2
) =? [1]
x

a) b)
1 1

2 4

c) d)
1 1

16 8

12. If cos A =
√3
, 0o < A < 90o, then A is equal to [1]
2

a) 30o b) 1

c) d) 60o
√3

13. At some time of the day, the height and length of the shadow of a man are equal. The sun's altitude is: [1]

a) 45o b) 30o

c) 90o d) 60o

14. A horse is grazing in a field. It is tied to a pole with a rope of length 6 m. The horse moves from point A to point [1]
B making an arch with an angle of 70°. Find the area of the sector grazed by the horse.

a) 22.99 m b) 20.99 m

c) 21.99 m d) 21 m
15. A car has two wipers which do not overlap. Each wiper has a blade of length 42 cm sweeping through an angle [1]

of 120o. Find the total area cleaned at each sweep of the blades.

a) 5544 cm2 b) 3696 cm2

c) 4224 cm2 d) 1848 cm2

16. An event is unlikely to happen. Its probability is closest to [1]

a) 0.00001 b) 0.0001

c) 0.1 d) 1
17. One card is drawn at random from a well-shuffled deck of 52 cards. What is the probability of getting a 6? [1]

a) b)
1 3

13 26

c) d)
1 4

52 52

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18. If every term of the statistical data consisting of n terms is decreased by 2, then the mean of the data: [1]

a) decreases by 1 b) remains unchanged

c) decreases by 2 d) decreases by 2n
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 350 cm2.

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

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): Common difference of the AP -5, -1, 3, 7, ... is 4. [1]
Reason (R): Common difference of the AP a, a + d, a + 2d, ... is given by d = 2nd term - 1st term.

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 √3 is an irrational number, given that √3 is an irrational number. [2]
22. If D and E are points on sides AB and AC respectively of a ΔABC such that DE∥BC and BD = CE. Prove that [2]
Δ ABC is isosceles.
23. In figure, PQ is a tangent from an external point P to a circle with centre O and OP cuts the circle at T and QOR [2]
is a diameter. If ∠ POR = 130° and S is a point on the circle, find ∠ 1 +∠ 2.

−−−−−
24. Prove that: √
1+sin A
= sec A + tan A [2]
1−sin A

OR
If m sinA + n cosA = p and m cosA - n sinA = q, prove that m2 + n2 = p2 + q2.

25. In a circle of radius 21 cm, an arc subtends an angle of 60o at the centre. Find the area of the sector formed by [2]

the arc. Also, find the length of the arc.

OR

If a chord of a circle of radius 10 cm subtends an angle of 60o at the centre of the circle, find the area of the
–
corresponding minor segment of the circle. (Use π = 3.14 and √3 = 1.73)
Section C

26. If two positive integers p and q are written as p = a2b3 and q = a3 b, a and b are a prime number then. [3]
Verify.LCM × (p.q.) × HCF (p.q.) = pq

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

1
+
1
− 2αβ . [3]
α β

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28. Find the sum of all the natural numbers less than 100 which are divisible by 6. [3]
OR
The ratio of the sums of first m and first n terms of an A.P. is m2 : n2. Show that the ratio of its mth and nth terms is
(2m - 1):(2n -1 ).
29. In two concentric circles, a chord of length 8 cm of the larger circle touches the smaller circle. If the radius of [3]
the larger circle is 5 cm then find the radius of the smaller circle.
OR
Equal circles with centres O and O' touch each other at X. OO' produced to meet a circle with centre O', at A. AC is a
′

tangent to the circle whose centre is O. O' D is perpendicular to AC. Find the value of DO

CO
.

30. If tan θ + 1

tan θ
= 2 , find the value of tan 2
θ +
1

2
[3]
tan θ

31. The weights (in kg) of 50 wild animals of a National Park were recorded and the following data was obtained: [3]

Weight (in kg) Number of animals

100 - 110 4

110 - 120 12

120 - 130 23

130 - 140 8

140 - 150 3

Find the mean weight (in kg) of animals, using assumed mean method.
Section D
32. The difference of two numbers is 5 and the difference of their reciprocals is 1

10
. Find the numbers. [5]
OR
A train travels at a certain average speed for a distance 63 km and then travels a distance of 72 km at an average
speed of 6 km/hr more than the original speed. If it takes 3 hours to complete total journey, what is its original
average speed?
33. A 1.2 m tall girl spots a balloon moving with the wind in a horizontal line at a height of 88.2 m from the ground. [5]
The angle of elevation of the balloon from the eyes of the girl at any instant is 60°. After some time, the angle of
elevation reduces to 30°. Find the distance travelled by the balloon during the interval.
34. A spherical glass vessel has a cylindrical neck 8 cm long and 1 cm in radius. The radius of the spherical part is 9 [5]
cm. Find the amount of water (in litres) it can hold, when filled completely.
OR
The boilers are used in thermal power plants to store water and then used to produce steam. One such boiler consists
of a cylindrical part in middle and two hemispherical parts at its both ends. Length of the cylindrical part is 7m and
radius of cylindrical part is 7

2
m.
Find the total surface area and the volume of the boiler. Also, find the ratio of the volume of cylindrical part to the

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 volume of one hemispherical part.

35. Find the mode, median and mean for the following data: [5]

Marks Obtained 25 - 35 35 - 45 45 - 55 55 - 65 65 - 75 75 - 85

Number of students 7 31 33 17 11 1

Section E
36. Read the following text carefully and answer the questions that follow: [4]
A coaching institute of Mathematics conducts classes in two batches I and II and fees for rich and poor children
are different. In batch I, there are 20 poor and 5 rich children, whereas in batch II, there are 5 poor and 25 rich
children. The total monthly collection of fees from batch I is ₹ 9000 and from batch II is ₹ 26,000. Assume that
each poor child pays ₹ x per month and each rich child pays ₹ y per month.

i. Represent the information given above in terms x and y. (1)

ii. Find the monthly fee paid by a poor child. (1)
iii. Find the difference in the monthly fee paid by a poor child and a rich child. (2)
OR
If there are 10 poor and 20 rich children in batch II, what is the total monthly collection of fees from batch
II? (2)
37. Read the following text carefully and answer the questions that follow: [4]
The centroid is the centre point of the object. It is also defined as the point of intersection of all the three
medians. The median is a line that joins the midpoint of a side and the opposite vertex of the triangle. The
centroid of the triangle separates the median in the ratio of 2 : 1. It can be found by taking the average of x-
coordinate points and y-coordinate points of all the vertices of the triangle. See the figure given below

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 Here D, E and F are mid points of sides BC, AC and AB in same order. G is centroid, the centroid divides the
median in the ratio 2 : 1 with the larger part towards the vertex. Thus AG : GD = 2 : 1
On the basis of above information read the question below. If G is Centroid of △ABC with height h and J is
Centroid of △ADE. Line DE parallel to BC, cuts the △ABC at a height h

4
from BC. HF = h

i. What is the length of AH? (1)

ii. What is the distance of point A from point G? (1)
iii. What is the distance of point A from point J? (2)
OR
What is the distance GJ? (2)
38. Read the following text carefully and answer the questions that follow: [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.

i. If Q is the mid point of BC, then what are the coordinates of Q? (1)
ii. What is the length of the sides of quadrilateral PQRS? (2)
iii. What is the length of route PQRS? (2)
OR
What is the length of route ABCD? (2)

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 Solution
Section A
1.
(d) 120
Explanation: Least positive integer divisible by 20 and 24 is
LCM of (20, 24).
20 = 22 × 5
24 = 23 × 3
∴ LCM (20, 24) = 23 × 3 × 5 = 120
Thus 120 is divisible by 20 and 24.
2.
(c) a < 0, b < 0 and c > 0
Explanation: Clearly, f (x) = ax 2
+ bx + c represent a parabola opening downwards.
Clearly a < 0
Let, y = ax2 + bx + c cuts y-axis at P which lies on OY.
Putting x = 0 in y = ax + bx + c , we get y = c. So the coordinates of P are (0, c).
2

Clearly, P lies on OY. Therefore c > 0

−b −D
The vertex ( 2a
,
4a
) of the parabola is in the second quadrant.
Therefore, −b

2a
< 0 ,b<0
Therefore a < 0, b < 0 and c > 0.
3.
(d) 0
Explanation: The number of solutions of two linear equations representing parallel lines is 0 because two linear equations
representing parallel lines has no solution and they are inconsistent.
4.
(c) pq
Explanation: Let the roots of given quadratic equation be α and β .
On comparing equation x2 - (p - q) x + k = 0
with ax2 + bx + c = 0, we have
a = 1, b = -(p + q), c = k
We know that
−b
⇒ α + β =
a

Put the value a and b

p+q
⇒ α + β =
1

⇒ α + β = p + q ...(i)
Given α = p
Put the value of α in equation (i),
⇒ p + β = p + q

⇒ β =q
But we know that
c
α ⋅ β =
a

Put the values

k
p.q. =
1

Then, k = pq.
5.
(d) 28

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 Explanation: Given: d = -4, n = 7 and an = 4
∴ an = a + (n - 1)d
⇒ 4 = a + (7 - 1) × (-4)
⇒ 4 = a + 6 × -4
⇒ 4 = a - 24

⇒ a = 28

6. (a) 12 units
Explanation: 12 units
7.
(b) (-1, -8)
Explanation: (-1, -8)
8. (a) 4.5
Explanation: ∠ ADE = ∠ ABC and ∠ DAE = ∠ BAC. Hence ΔADE ∼ ΔABC(AA similarity)
hence the corresponding sides are in proportion
AD

AB
= AE

Ac

⇒
2

5
= CE+3
3

⇒ CE = 4.5

9. (a) 30o
Explanation: ∠ OAB = 60o (given)
∠ OAB = ∠ OBA (∵ OA = OB = r)
∴ ∠OBA = 60o
Now, in △OAB
∠ AOB = 180o- 60o - 60o
∠ AOB = 60o
Now, In △AOP
∠ OPA + ∠ OAP + ∠ AOP = 180o (angle sum property of △)
∠ OPA + 90o + 60o = 180o
∠ OPA = 180o - 150o
∠ OPA = 30o
10.
(b) one point only
Explanation: one point only
11. (a) 1

Explanation: We know that sec2A - tan2A = 1.

2
2 2 2 4 2 1
∴ (2x) − ( ) = 1 ⇒ 4x − = 1 ⇒ 4 (x − ) = 1
x 2 2
x x

2 1 1 2 1 1 1
⇒ (x − ) = ⇒ 2 (x − ) = 2 × =
2 4 2 4 2
x x

12. (a) 30o

√3
Explanation: Cos A = 2

Cos A = Cos 30o

A = 30o

13. (a) 45o

Explanation: 45o
14.
(c) 21.99 m
∘

Explanation: The area of the sector = x

360
∘
× πr
2

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 ∘
70 22 2
= ∘
× × 6
360 7

21.99 m
15.
(b) 3696 cm2
Explanation: Clearly, each wiper sweeps a sector of a circle of radius 42 cm and sector angle 120o.
θ
∴ Total area cleaned at each sweep = 2 × 360
∘
2
× πr

42 cm2 = 3696 cm2

∘

=2× 120

360
∘
×
22

7
× 42×

16. (a) 0.00001

Explanation: An event is unlikely to happen. Its probability is very very close to zero but not zero, So it is equal to 0.00001
17. (a) 1

13

Explanation: Total number of cards = 52.

Number of 6 s = 4.
∴ P (getting a 6) =
4 1
=
52 13

18.
(c) decreases by 2
Explanation: decreased by 2.
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: Common difference, d = -1 - 1(-5) = 4
So, both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
Section B
21. Given
–
√3 is an irrational number
–
Let 5 + 2√3 is a rational number
– p
∴ we can write 5 + 2√3 = , where p and q are integers
q

– p p−5q
⇒ 2 √3 = q
− 5 =
q

– p−5q
√3 = 2q

p−5q
Here, 2q
is a rational number
–
So, √3 is also a rational number.
–
But it is given that √3 is irrational number.
⇒ our assumption was wrong
–
⇒ 5 + 2√3 is an irrational number.

22. We have, DE || BC

Therefore, by BPT, AD

BD
=
AE
⇒ AD = AE
EC

Adding DB on both sides

⇒ AD + DB = AE + DB
⇒ AD + DB = AE + EC [∴ BD = CE]

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 ⇒ AB = AC
∴ ∆ ABC is isosceles triangle.

23. In the given figure

∠2 =
1

2
∠ROT (Angle subtended at the center by same arc)
1 ∘ ∘
∠2 = × 130 = 65
2

∠ROT = ∠1 + ∠P QO

∘ ∘ ∘
∠1 = 130 − 90 = 40

∘ ∘ ∘
∴ ∠1 + ∠2 = 65 + 40 = 105
− −−−−−−−−−− −
−−−−− (1+sin A)(1+sin A)
1+sin A
24. = √ 1−sin A
= √
(1−sin A)(1+sin A)

−−−−−−− −−−−−−−
2 2
(1+sin A) (1+sin A)
= √ = √
2 cos 2 A
1− sin A

1+sin A 1 sin A
= = +
cos A cos A cos A

= sec A + tan A
= RHS
OR
Given
m sinA + n cosA = p......(1)
m cosA - n sinA = q........(2)
Squaring (1) and (2) we get,
m2 sin2A + n2 cos2A + 2mn sinA cosA = p2 ......(3)
m2 cos2A + n2 sin2A - 2mn sinA cosA = q2 ....... (4)
Adding (3) and (4) we get,
m2(sin2A + cos2A) + n2(sin2A + cos2A) = p2 + q2
⇒ m2 + n2 = p2 + q2 [∵ sin2A + cos2A = 1]
25. Radius (r) of circle = 21 cm
Angle subtended by the given arc = 60o
Length of an arc of a sector of angle θ = θ

360
∘
× 2πr

Area of sector OACB = 60

360
∘
× πr
2

=
1

6
×
22

7
× 21 × 21
= 231 cm2
∘

Length of arc ACB = 60

360
∘
× 2× 22

7
× 21
= 1

6
× 2 × 22 × 3
= 22 cm
OR

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 2 ∘

(10)2 ×
3.14×(10) × 60 √3
Area of minor segment = 360
∘
−
1

2
×
2
314 173
= 6
−
4
1
=9 12
or 9.08
Hence, area of minor segment is 9.08 cm2.
Section C
26. Given, p = a2b3
and q = a3b
HCF(p,q) = a2b
LCM(p, q) = a3b3
2 3 3 5 4
pq = a b × a b = a b − − − − − − − − − − − (1)

3 3 2 5 4
LC M (p, q) × HC F (p, q) = a b × a b = a b − − − −(2)

F rom equation (1) and (2) W e get

LC M (p, q) × HC F (p, q) = pq

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. All the natural numbers less than 100 which are divisible by 6 are
6, 12, 18, 24,................., 96
Here, a1 = 6
a2 = 12
a3 = 18
a4 = 24
::
∴ a2 - a1 = 12 - 6 = 6
a3 - a2 = 18 - 12 = 6
a4 - a3 = 24 - 18 = 6
a2 − a1 = a3 − a2 = a4 − a3 = 6 ( =6 in each case)
∴ This sequence is an arithmetic progression whose difference is 6.
Here, a = 6
d=6
l = 96
Let the number of terms be n. Then,
l = a + (n - 1)d
⇒ 96 = 6 + (n - 1)6

⇒ 96 - 6 = (n - 1)6

⇒ 90 = (n - 1)6

⇒ (n - 1)6 = 90
90
⇒ n− 1 =
6

⇒ n - 1 = 15
⇒ n = 15 + 1

⇒ n = 16

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 n
∴ Sn = (a + l)
2

16
= ( ) (6 + 96)
2

= (8) (102)
= 816
OR
Let first term of given A.P. be a and common difference be d also sum of first m and first n terms be Sm and Sn respectively
Sm 2
m
∴ =
Sn 2
n
m
[2a+(m−1)d] 2
m
or,
2

n
=
2
[2a+(n−1)d] n
2

2a+(m−1)d 2

or, =
m
×
n

m
2a+(n−1)d n2

2a+(m−1)d
or, =
m

n
2a+(n−1)d

or, m(2a + (n − 1)d) = n[2a + (m − 1)d]

am a+(m−1)d
Now, an
=
a+(n−1)d

a+(m−1)×2a
=
a+(n−1)×2a

a+2ma−2a
or, = a+2na−2a
2ma−a
or, = 2na−a

a(2m−1)
or, = a(2n−1)

(2m−1)
or, = (2n−1)

= 2m − 1 : 2n − 1
The ratio of its mth and nth terms is 2m − 1 : 2n − 1 .
Hence proved
29. In two concentric circles with center O, a chord AB of the larger circle touches the smaller circle at C.
AB = 8 cm and radius of larger circle = 5 cm
Join OA, OC
To find, the radius of the smaller circle,
AB is the tangent and OC is the radius
OC ⊥ AB

AC = CB = 8

2
= 4 cm
OA = 5 cm
In right △OCA,
OA2 = OC2 + AC2 (Pythagoras Theorem)
(5)2 = OC2 + (42
OC2 = (5)2 – (4)2 = 25 – 16 = 9 = (32)
OC = 3
Radius of smaller circle = 3 cm
OR

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 Let the radius of both the circles is r.
In the fig, O'D⊥AC and AC is tangent of circle (O,r)
So, OC ⊥ AC (as line joining center to tangent is ⊥ to the tangent)
Now in ΔAO'D and ΔAOC,
∠O'DA = ∠OCA = 90°
∠A = ∠A (common)
Therefore, ΔAO'D∼ ΔAOC [by AA rule]
′ ′

So, DO

CO
=
AO

AO
-----------(1)
Now, AO= r + r + r = 3r
and O'A=r
Putting the value of AO and AO' in equation (1), we get
′
DO r 1
= =
CO 3r 3

Therefore, DO':CO = 1:3

30. We have,
1
tan θ + = 2
tan θ

Squaring both sides, we get

2
1 2
⇒ (tan θ + ) = 2
tan θ

2 1 1
⇒ tan θ+ + 2 × tan θ × = 4
2 tan θ
tan θ

2 1
⇒ tan θ+ + 2 = 4
2
tan θ

2 1
⇒ tan θ+ = 2
2
tan θ

Alternate method, We have

1
tan θ + = 2
tan θ

2
⇒ tan θ + 1 = 2 tan θ

2
⇒ tan θ − 2 tan θ + 1 = 0

2
⇒ (tan θ − 1) = 0

⇒ tan θ = 1

2 1
∴ tan θ+ = 1 + 1 = 2
2
tan θ

Weight (in kg) (Class Interval) Number of animals (fi) Mid point (xi) di = xi - a fidi
31.
100-110 4 105 -20 -80

110-120 12 115 -10 -120

120-130 23 125 0 0

130-140 8 135 10 80

140-150 3 145 20 60

Total 50 -60
let a= 125, ∑ f = 50, ∑ f i i di = 60
∑fi di
Now, Mean = a + ∑f
i

(−60)
Mean = 125 + 50

Mean = 125 - 1.2

Mean = 123.8
Section D
32. Let the first number be x
∴ Second number = x + 5

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 Now according to the question
1 1 1
− =
x x+5 10
x+5−x 1
⇒ =
x(x+5) 10

2
⇒ 50 = x + 5x

2
⇒ x + 5x − 50 = 0

2
⇒ x + 10x − 5x − 50 = 0

⇒ x(x + 10) − 5(x + 10) = 0

⇒ (x + 10)(x − 5) = 0

x = 5 ,- 10 rejected
The numbers = 5 and 10.
OR
Let the original average speed of the train be x km/hr.
63
Time taken to cover 63 km = hours x
72
Time taken to cover 72 km when the speed is increased by 6 km/hr = x+6
hours
By the question,we have,
63 72
+ = 3
x x+6

21 24
⇒ + = 1
x x+6
21x+126+24x
⇒ = 1
x2 +6x

⇒ 45x + 126 = x2 + 6x
⇒ x2 - 39x - 126 = 0
⇒ x2 - 42x + 3x - 126 = 0
⇒ x(x - 42) + 3(x - 42) = 0

⇒ (x - 42)(x + 3) = 0

⇒ x - 42 = 0 or x + 3 = 0

⇒ x = 42 or x = -3

Since the speed cannot be negative, x ≠ −3 .

Thus, the original average speed of the train is 42 km/hr.
33. Let P be the position of the balloon when its angle of elevation from the eyes of the girl is 60° and Q be the position when angle of
elevation is 30°.
In △OLP , we have

∘ PL
tan 60 =
OL
′ ′
– P L −L L 88.2−1.2
⇒ √3 = =
OL OL
– 87
⇒ √3 =
OL
87
⇒ OL =
√3

In △OM Q,we have

′ ′
∘ QM Q M −MM
tan 30 = =
OM OM
1 88.2−1.2
⇒ =
√3 OM

1 87
⇒ =
√3 OM

–
⇒ OM = 87 × √3

∴ Distance travelled by the balloon = PQ = LM = OM - OL

– 87
= (87 × √3 − )m
√3

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 – 1 87×2 174
= 87 × (√3 − )m = m= m
√3 √3 √3

174 – –
= √3m = 58√3m.
3

34. The volume of the spherical vessel is

calculated by the given formula
V = ​​ π × r
4

3
3

Now,
V= 4

3
×
22

7
× 9 × 9 × 9

V = 3,054.85 cm3
The volume of the cylinder neck is calculated by the given formula.
V=π×R ×h 2

Now,
V= 22
× 1 × 1 × 8
7

V = 25.14 cm3
The total volume of the vessel is equal to the volume of the spherical shell and the volume of its cylindrical neck.
3054.85 + 25.14 = 3, 080 cm3
The total volume of the vessel is 3,080 cm3.
As we know,
1 L = 1000 cm3
3080

1000
= 3.080 L
Thus, the amount of water (in litres) it can hold is 3.080 L.
OR
Given that,

Length of cylindrical part = 7 m

Radius of cylindrical part = m 7

Total surface area of figure = 2π rh + 2(2π r2)

2

= 2π [ 7

2
× 7 + 2 × (
7

2
) ]

= 308 m2
Volume of boiler = Volume of cylindrical part + Volume of two hemispherical parts
= π r2h + ( 4

3
) πr
3

2 3

= π( 7

2
) × (7) + (
4

3
) π(
7

2
)

= 269.5 + 179.66
= 449.167 m3
Volume of cylindrical part
Required ratio = Volume of one hemispherical part

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 = 269.5

89.83

=3
35. Table:

Class Frequency Mid value xi fixi Cumulative frequency

25 - 35 7 30 210 7

35 - 45 31 40 1240 38

45 - 55 33 50 1650 71

55 - 65 17 60 1020 88

65 - 75 11 70 770 99

75 - 85 1 80 80 100

N = 100 ∑ fi xi = 4970

i. Mean
∑ f xi
i 4970
= = 49.70
∑ fi 100

ii. N = 100, N

2
= 50
Median Class is 45 - 55
l = 45, h = 10, N = 100, c = 38, f = 33
N
−c

∴ Median = l + h ( 2

f
)

50−38
= 45 + {10 × }
33

= 45 + 3.64 = 48.64

iii. we know that, Mode = 3 × median − 2 × mean

= 3 × 48.64 − 2 × 49.70

= 145.92 − 99.4 = 46.52

Section E
36. i. Since, each poor child pays ₹ x
and each rich child pays ₹ y
∴ In batch I, 20 poor and 5 rich children pays ₹ 9000 can be represented as 20x + 5y = 9000

and in batch II, 5 poor and 25 rich children pays ₹ 26,000 can be represented as 5x + 25y = 26,000
ii. As we have 20x + 5y = 9,000 ...(i)
and 5x + 25y = 26,000
or x + 5y = 5,200 ...(ii)
On subtracting (ii) from (i), we get
19x = 3,800
⇒ x = 200

∴ Monthly fee paid by a poor child = ₹ 200

iii. As we have,
20x + 5y = 9000 ...(i)
and 5x + 25y = 26000
x + 5y = 5200 ...(ii)
On subtracting equation (ii) from (i), we have
19x = 3800
3800
x= 19

= 200
Put the value of x in equation (ii), we get
200 + 5y = 5200
5y = 5200 - 200
y = 1000
∴ y - x = 1000 - 200

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 = 800
Hence, difference in the monthly fee paid by a poor child and a rich child is ₹ 800.
OR
Total monthly fee = 10x + 20y
= 10(200) + 20(1,000)
= 2,000 + 20,000
= ₹ 22,000
37. i. ∴ AF = h (Given)
∴ AF = AH + HF

h = AH + h

AH = h - h

AH = 3h

ii. ∵ AF = h (Given)
∴ AG = AF 2

∵ centroid divide the median in 2 : 1

iii. AH = 3h

J is centroid of △ADE
AJ : JH = 2 : 1
let AJ = 2x and JH = x
2x + x = 3h

x= h

4
h h
AJ = 2 × 4
= 2

AG = AJ + GJ
h h
= +
2 6
2h
=
3
h
But AJ = 2
×
2

3
3
AJ = 4
AG
OR
GJ = AG - AJ
3
= AG - AG 4

GJ = 1

4
AG
38. 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.

iii. Length of route PQRS = 4 PQ
= 4 × 5 = 20 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

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 Class X Session 2024-25
Subject - Mathematics (Basic)
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. The HCF of the smallest 2-digit number and the smallest composite number is [1]

a) 4 b) 10

c) 20 d) 2
2. The product of two numbers is 1600 and their HCF is 5. The LCM of the numbers is [1]

a) 1600 b) 8000

c) 1605 d) 320

3. If p = -7 and q = 12 and x2 + px + q = 0, Then the value of x is [1]

a) 3 and 4 b) 3 and -4

c) -3 and -4 d) -3 and 4
4. The pair of equations ax + 2y = 9 and 3x + by = 18 represent parallel lines, where a, b are integers, if: [1]

a) a = b b) 2a = 3b

c) 3a = 2b d) ab = 6

5. For what values of k, the equation kx2 - 6x - 2 = 0 has real roots? [1]
−9
a) k ≥
2
b) k ≤ −5

−9
c) k ≤ −2 d) k ≤
2

6. In what ratio does x-axis divide the line segment joining the points A(2, -3) and B(5, 6)? [1]

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 a) 1 : 2 b) 3 : 5

c) 2 : 1 d) 2 : 3
7. In △LMN and △P QR, ∠L = ∠P , ∠N = ∠R and MN = 2QR. Then the two triangles are [1]

a) Similar but not congruent b) Congruent but not similar

c) Congruent as well as similar d) neither congruent nor similar

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. In the adjoining figure, If OC = 9 cm and OB = 15 cm, then BC + BD is equal to [1]

a) 24 cm b) 18 cm

c) 12 cm d) 36 cm
10. If 8 tan x = 15, then sin x - cos x is equal to [1]

a) b)
17 8

7 17

c) d)
7 1

17 17

–
11. A pole casts a shadow of length 2√3 m on the ground when the sun's elevation is 60°. The height of the pole is [1]

a) 12 m b) 6 m
–
c) 4√3 m d) 3 m

12. If cosecθ - sinθ = l and secθ - cosθ = m, then l2m2(l2 + m2 + 3) = ________. [1]

a) 1 b) 2 sinθ

c) 2 d) sinθ cosθ
13. PQ is a chord of a circle with centre O and radius 6 cm. PQ is of length 6 cm and divides the circle into two [1]
segments. The area of the minor segment is

– –
a) (6π − 9√3)cm 2
b) (6π + √3) cm
2

–
c) (π − 3)cm 2
d) (
8π
+ √3) cm
2

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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. In a survey, it is found that every fifh person has a vehicle. The probability of a person NOT having a vehicle, is [1]

a) 1

5
b) 4

c) 5% d) 95%
16. In the formula X
¯
= a + h( N
1
∑ fi ui ) for finding the mean of grouped frequency distribution ui = [1]

xi +a
a) 2h
b) h(xi - a)
xi −a xi +a
c) h
d) h

17. A sphere of diameter 18 cm is dropped into a cylindrical vessel of diameter 36 cm, partly filled with water. If the [1]
sphere is completely submerged then the water level rises by

a) 4 cm b) 5 cm

c) 3 cm d) 6 cm
18. The median of first 8 prime numbers is [1]

a) 9 b) 11

c) 13 d) 7
19. Assertion (A): Image of point (5, –16) under x-axis is (–5, 16). [1]
Reason (R): To find image of point (x, y) under x-axis change the sign of y and to find image under y-axis
change sign of x.

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 H.C.F. of two numbers is 16 and their product is 3072. Then their L.C.M. = 162 [1]
Reason: If a, b are two positive integers, then H.C.F. × L.C.M. = 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. Solve the following pair of equations by substitution method: [2]
7x – 15y = 2 ...(1)
x + 2y = 3 ...(2)

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22. In a △ABC , AD is the bisector of ∠A, meeting side BC at D. If AD = 5.6 cm, BC = 6 cm and BD = 3.2 cm, [2]
find AC.
OR
In the given figure, ∠ ABC = ∠ ACB and .
BC BD
=
BE AC

Show that ∠ ABE ∼ ∠ DBC and AE || DC.

23. In two concentric circles, the radii are OA = r cm and OQ = 6 cm, as shown in the figure. Chord CD of larger [2]
circle is a tangent to smaller circle at Q. PA is tangent to larger circle. If PA = 16 cm and OP = 20 cm, find the
length CD.

24. Prove the trigonometric identity: [2]

sin A+cos A sin A−cos A 2 2 2
+ = = =
2 2 2 2
sin A−cos A sin A+cos A sin A−cos A 2 sin A−1 1−2 cos A

25. An umbrella has 8 ribs which are equally spaced (see figure). Assuming umbrella to be a flat circle of radius 45 [2]
cm, Find the area between the two consecutive ribs of the umbrella.

OR
A horse is tied to a peg at one corner of a square shaped grass field of side 15 m by means of a 5 m long rope. Find
i. the area of that part of the field in which the horse can graze.
ii. the increase in the grazing area if the rope were 10 m long instead of 5 m (Use π = 3.14)

Section C
–
26. Prove that 7√5 is irrational. [3]

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27. If one zero of the polynomial 2x2 + 3x + λ is 1
, find the value of λ and other zero. [3]
2

28. Check graphically whether the pair of equations x + 3y = 6 and 2x – 3y = 12 is consistent. If so, solve them [3]
graphically.
OR
Use elimination method to find all possible solutions of the following pair of linear equations
ax + by - a + b = 0 and bx - ay - a - b = 0
29. 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 [3]
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 sin θ−cos θ+1

sin θ+cos θ−1

=
1

sec θ−tan θ
, using identity sec 2
θ = 1 + tan θ
2
. [3]
OR
If sin θ + cos θ = p and sec θ + cosec θ = q, show that q(p2 - 1) = 2p
31. A game of chance consists of spinning an arrow which is equally likely to come to rest pointing to one of the [3]
numbers 1,2,3,..., 12 as shown in the figure. What is the probability that it will point to

i. 6
ii. an even number?
iii. a prime number?
iv. a number which is a multiple of 5?
Section D
32. Two pipes running together can fill a tank in 11 minutes. If one pipe takes 5 minutes more than the other to fill [5]
1

the tank, find the time in which each pipe would fill the tank separately.
OR
If the equation (1 + m 2 2
)x + 2mcx + (c
2 2
− a ) = 0 has equal roots, prove that c
2 2
= a
2
(1 + m )

33. ABCD is a quadrilateral in which AD = BC. If P, Q, R, S be the midpoints of AB, AC, CD and BD respectively, [5]
show that PQRS is a rhombus.

34. Two cubes each of volume 125 cm3 are joined end to end. Find the volume and the surface area of the resulting [5]

cuboid.
OR
An iron pillar has some part in the form of a right circular cylinder and remaining in the form of a right circular cone.
The radius of the base of each of cone and cylinder is 8 cm. The cylindrical part is 240 cm high and the conical part

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 is 36 cm high. Find the weight of the pillar if one cubic cm of iron weighs 7.8 grams.
35. The median of the following data is 525. Find the values of x and y, if the total frequency is 100. [5]

Class interval Frequency

0-100 2

100-200 5

200-300 x

300-400 12

400-500 17

500-600 20

600-700 y

700-800 9

800-900 7

900-1000 4

Section E
36. Read the following text carefully and answer the questions that follow: [4]
In a school garden, Dinesh was given two types of plants viz. sunflower and rose flower as shown in the
following figure.

The distance between two plants is to be 5m, a basket filled with plants is kept at point A which is 10 m from the
first plant. Dinesh has to take one plant from the basket and then he will have to plant it in a row as shown in the
figure and then he has to return to the basket to collect another plant. He continues in the same way until all the
flower plants in the basket. Dinesh has to plant ten numbers of flower plants.
i. Write the above information in the progression and find first term and common difference. (1)
ii. Find the distance covered by Dinesh to plant the first 5 plants and return to basket. (1)
iii. Find the distance covered by Dinesh to plant all 10 plants and return to basket. (2)
OR
If the speed of Dinesh is 10 m/min and he takes 15 minutes to plant a flower plant then find the total time
taken by Dinesh to plant 10 plants. (2)
37. Read the following text carefully and answer the questions that follow: [4]
The Chief Minister of Delhi launched the, ‘Switch Delhi’, an electric vehicle mass awareness campaign in the
National Capital. The government has also issued tenders for setting up 100 charging stations across the city.
Each station will have five charging points. For demo charging station is set up along a straight line and has
−7
charging points at A ( , B (0, , C(3, 4), D(7, 7) and E(x, y). Also, the distance between C and E is 10
7
, 0) )
3 4

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 units.

i. What is the distance DE? (1)

ii. What is the value of x + y? (1)
iii. Points C, D, E are collinear or not? (2)
OR
What is the ratio in which B divides AC? (2)
38. Read the following text carefully and answer the questions that follow: [4]
Mr. Vinod is a pilot in Air India. During the Covid-19 pandemic, many Indian passengers were stuck at Dubai
Airport. The government of India sent special aircraft to take them. Mr. Vinod was leading this operation. He is
flying from Dubai to New Delhi with these passengers. His airplane is approaching point A along a straight line

and at a constant altitude h. At 10:00 am, the angle of elevation of the airplane is 30o and at 10:01 am, it is 60o.

i. What is the distance d is covered by the airplane from 10:00 am to 10:01 am if the speed of the airplane is
constant and equal to 600 miles/hour? (1)
ii. What is the altitude h of the airplane? (round answer to 2 decimal places) (1)

iii. Find the distance between passenger and airplane when the angle of elevation is 30o. (2)
OR

Find the distance between passenger and airplane when the angle of elevation is 60o. (2)

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 Solution

Section A
1.
(d) 2
Explanation: Smallest two digit number is 10 and smallest composite number is 4 .
Clearly, 2 is the greatest factor of 4 and 10, so their H.C.F. is 2.
2.
(d) 320
Explanation: Let the two numbers be x and y.
It is given that: x × y = 1600
HCF = 5
We know, HCF × LCM = x × y
⇒ 5 × LCM = 1600

∴ LCM = = 320 1600

3. (a) 3 and 4
Explanation: Putting the values of p and q in given equation, we get
x2 + (-7)x + 12 = 0
⇒ x2 - 7x + 12 = 0
⇒ x2 - 4x - 3x + 12 = 0
⇒ x(x - 4) - 3(x - 4) = 0

⇒ (x - 3)(x - 4) = 0

⇒ x - 3 =0 and x - 4 = 0
⇒ x = 3 and x = 4

4.
(d) ab = 6
Explanation: for Parallel lines,
a1 b1 c1

a2
= b2
≠
c2

a −9

3
= 2

b
≠
−18

ab = 6
−9
5. (a) k ≥ 2

Explanation: For real roots, we must have, b 2

− 4ac ≥ 0 .
2
(−6) − 4 × k × (−2) ≥ 0 ⇒ 36 + 8k ≥ 0
−9
⇒ 8k ≥ −36 ⇒ k ≥
2
.
6. (a) 1 : 2
Explanation: Let the x axis cut AB at P(x, 0) in the ratio K : 1
6k−3
Then k+1
= 0 ⇒ 6k − 3 − 0 ⇒ 6k = 3 ⇒ k =
1

required ratio = ( 1

2
: 1) = 1 : 2

7. (a) Similar but not congruent

Explanation:

∵ ∠L = ∠P (given)
∠N = ∠R (given)
⇒ △LMN ∼ △PQR (by AA Sim. rule)

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 But Not Congurent because
given MN = 2QR i.e. Sides are proportional Not equal.
8. (a) 1 : 3
Explanation: Since BP∥ CF,
Then, = [Using Thales Theorem]
AP

PF
AB

BC
AP 2 1
⇒ = =
PF 6 3

Again, since DP∥ EF,

AP AD
Then, PF
=
DE
[Using Thales Theorem]
AD 1
⇒ =
DE 3

⇒ AD : DE = 1 : 3
9. (a) 24 cm
Explanation: Here ∠ C = 90° [Angle between tangent and radius through the point of contact]
Now, in right angled triangle OBC,
OB2 = OC2 + BC2
⇒ (9)2 = (15)2 + BC2
⇒ BC2 = 225 - 81 = 144
⇒ BC = 12 cm

But BC = BD [Tangents from one point to a circle are equal]

Therefore, BD = 12 cm
Then BC + BD = 12 + 12 = 24 cm
10.
7
(c) 17

15 Perpendicular
Explanation: 8 tan x = 15 ⇒ tan x = 8
=
Base

By Pythagoras Theorem,
(Hyp.)2 = (Base}2 + (Perp.)2
= (8) + (15)
2 2

= 64 + 225 = 289 = (17)2

∴ Hyp. = 17 units
Perpendicular
∴ sin x = Hypotenuse
=
15

17

cos x = Base

Hypotenuse
=
8

17

15 8 15−8
sin x - cos x = 17
−
17
=
17
7
=
17

11.
(b) 6 m
Explanation: Let the height of the pole be h metres.
= tan 60o = √3
–
Then, h

2√3

– –
⇒ h = (2√3 × √3) = 6.

12. (a) 1
Explanation: We have, l2m2 (l2 + m2 + 3)
= (cosecθ - sinθ)2 (secθ - cosθ)2 {(cosecθ - sinθ)2 + (secθ - cosθ)2 + 3}
2 2 2 2 2 2
1− sin θ 1− cos θ
=( sin θ
1
− sin θ) (
1

cos θ
− cos θ) {(
sin θ
) + (
cos θ
) + 3}

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 4 4 4 4

= cos

2
θ
×
sin

2
θ
{
cos

2
θ
+
sin

2
θ
+ 3}
sin θ cos θ sin θ cos θ

= cos6θ + sin6θ + 3cos2θsin2θ × 1

= {(cos2θ)3 + (sin2θ)3 + 3cos2θsin2θ (sin2θ + cos2θ)}
= (cos2θ + sin2θ)3 = 1
–
13. (a) (6π − 9√3)cm 2

Explanation: Area of the minor segment = Area of sector OPCQ - area of △OPQ
θ √3
Area of the minor segment = { 360
∘
× πr
2
−
4
2
× r } cm
2

..(θ = 60o, r = 6 cm)

∘ √3
60 2 2
= { ∘ × π × (6) − (6) }
360 4

1 1 √3 – 2
= { × π × 36 − × × 36} = (6π − 9√3)cm
6 2 2

–
Hence, the area of minor segment = (6π − 9√3)cm 2

14.
(b) 31.5 cm2
Explanation: Area of quadrant = 1

4
πr
2

=
1

4
×
22

7
× (7)
2
=
77

2
cm2 = 38.5 cm2
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.
(b) 4

Explanation: Out of 5 persons , 1 person possess a vehicle

P (possessing vehicle) = 1

Using Probability of the Complement

P (not A) = 1 - P(A)
P (not possessing vehicle) = 1 - P(possessing vehicle)
1
P (not possessing vehicle) = 1 - 5
4
⇒ P (not possessing vehicle) = 5

16.
xi −a
(c) h

1
Explanation: Given x = a + h ( ¯
¯¯
N
Σfi ui )

Above formula is a step deviation formula, where

xi −a
ui = h

17.
(c) 3 cm
Explanation: Increase in volume of water = volume of the sphere
4
⇒ π × 18 × 18 × h = π × 9 × 9 × 9
3

⇒ h=( 4

3
×
9×9×9

18×18
) cm = 3 cm

18. (a) 9
Explanation: First 8 prime numbers are follows:
2, 3, 5, 7, 11, 13, 17, 19
N = 8 (even)
th th
8 8
( ) value + ( +1) value
2 2
∴ Median =
2
th th
4 value+ 5 value
=
2
7+11
=
2

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 18
=
2

=9
19.
(d) A is false but R is true.
Explanation: Rule: Image of (x, y) under x-axis is given by (x, –y) and under y-axis given by (–x, y).
20.
(d) A is false but R is true.
3072
Explanation: = 192 ≠ 162
16

Section B
21. Step 1: By substitution method, we pick either of the equations and write one variable in terms of the other.
7x – 15y = 2 ...(1)
and x + 2y = 3 ...(2)
Let us consider the Equation (2):
x + 2y = 3
and write it as x = 3 – 2y ...(3)
Step 2: Now substitute the value of x in Equation (1)
We get 7(3 – 2y) – 15y = 2
i.e., 21 – 14y – 15y = 2
i.e., – 29y = –19
Therefore y = 19

29

Step 3: Substituting this value of y in Equation (3), we get

19 49
x= 3 − 2( ) =
29 29

Therefore, the solution is x = 49

29
,y=
19

29

22. If is is given that AB = 5.6 cm, BC = 6 cm and BD = 3.2 cm

In △ABC , AD is the bisector of ∠A, meeting side BC at D
AB BD
∴ =
AC DC
5.6cm
=
3.2cm

2.8cm
[DC = BC - BD]
AC
5.6×2.8
AC =
3.2
cm = 4.9
OR
It is given that BC

BE
=
BD

AC
BE AB
⇒ = (∵ ∠ABC = ∠ACB ⇒ AC = AB)
BC DB

Also ∠ B is common
∴ △ABE ∼△DBC (SAS similarity)

⇒ ∠ BAE = ∠ BDC

But these are corresponding angles ∴ AE || DC.

23. Since P A ⊥ OA therefore O A = 20 − 16 = 144 2 2 2

⇒ OA = r = 12 cm

In △OQD, QD = 12 − 6 = 108 2 2 2

–
⇒ QD = 6√3 cm

Now OQ bisects CD
– –
⇒ CD = 2 × 6√3 = 12√3 cm

24. We have,
sin A+cos A sin A−cos A
L. H. S = +
sin A−cos A sin A+cos A
2 2
(sin A+cos A) +(sin A−cos A)
⇒ L. H. S =
(sin A−cos A)(sin A+cos A)
2 2 2 2
(sin A+ cos A+2 sin A cos A)+(sin A+ cos A−2 sin A cos A)
2
⇒ L. H. S =
2 2
[∵(a ± b) 2
= a ± 2ab + b
2
]
sin A− cos A

(1+2 sin A cos A)+(1−2 sin A cos A)

⇒ L. H. S =
2 2
sin A− cos A

2
⇒ L. H. S =
2 2
sin A− cos A

⇒ L. H. S =
2
2

2
=
2
2

2
[ ∵​sin2A + cos2A = 1 ]​​
sin A− cos A sin A−(1− sin A)

⇒ L. H. S =
2
2
=
2

2
=
2

2
= R.H.S [∵ sin 2
A = 1 − cos
2
A & cos
2
A = 1 − sin
2
A ]
2 sin A−1 2(1− cos A)−1 1−2 cos A

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 Hence proved.
∘
360
25. Here, r = 45 cm and θ = 8
= 45
∘

θ
Area between two consecutive ribs of the umbrella = 360
∘
× πr
2

cm 2
∘

= 45

360
∘
×
22

7
× 45 × 45 =
22275

28

OR
i. The area of that part of the field in which the horse can graze if the length of the rope is 5cm
1 2 1 2 1 2
= πr = × 3.14 × (5) = × 78.5 = 19.625m
4 4 4

ii. The area of that part of the field in which the horse can graze if the length of the rope is 10 m
1 2 1 2 2
= πr = × 3.14 × (10) = 78.5m
4 4

∴ The increase in the grazing area

= 78.5 - 19.625 = 58.875 m2
Section C
–
26. We can prove 7√5 irrational by contradiction.
–
Let us suppose that 7√5 is rational.
It means we have some co-prime integers a and b (b≠ 0)
such that
– a
7√5 =
b
–
⇒ √5 =
a

7b
.......(1)
–
R.H.S of (1) is rational but we know that √5 is irrational.
It is not possible which means our assumption is wrong.
–
Therefore, 7√5 cannot be rational.
Hence, it is irrational.
27. Let P (x) = 2x + 3x + λ 2

1 1
Its one zero is 2
so P ( 2
) = 0

1 1 2 1
P( ) = 2 × ( ) + 3 ( ) + λ = 0
2 2 2
1
⇒ 2 × + 3/2 + λ = 0
4
1 3
⇒ + + λ = 0
2 2
4
⇒ + λ = 0
2

⇒ 2 + λ = 0

⇒ λ = -2
Let the other zero be α
Then α + = −
1

2
3

2
3 1 4
⇒ α = − − = − = −2
2 2 2

28. The solution of pair of linear equations:

x + 3y = 6 and 2x – 3y = 12
x 0 6
6−x
y =
3
2 0
and
x 0 3
2x−12
y =
3
-4 -2

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 Plot the points A(0, 2), B(6, 0), P(0, – 4) and Q(3, – 2) on graph paper, and join the points to form the lines AB and PQ

We observe that there is a point B (6, 0) common to both the lines AB and PQ. So, the solution of the pair of linear equations is x
= 6 and y = 0, i.e., the given pair of equations is consistent.
OR
Given pair of linear equation is ax + by − a + b = 0 .....(i)
and bx − ay − a − b = 0 ........... (ii)
Multiplying ax + by − a + b = 0 by a and bx − ay − a − b = 0 by b, and adding them, we get
a2x + aby - a2 + ab = 0 and b2x - aby - ab - b2 = 0
(a2x + aby - a2 + ab ) + (b2x - aby - ab - b2 ) = 0
a2x + aby - a2 + ab + b2x - aby - ab - b2 = 0
a2x + b2x - a2- b2 = 0
2 2 2 2
⇒ (a + b )x = (a + b )
2 2
(a + b )
⇒ x = = 1
2 2
(a + b )

On putting x =1 in first equation, we get

ax + by − a + b = 0

a + by = a − b
b
⇒ y = − = −1
b

Hence, x=1 and y=-1, which is the required unique solution.

29. 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,

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 2 2 2
AT = AE + ET

2 2 2
(12 − x) = x + 8

2 2
⇒ 144 + x − 24x = x + 64
80 10
⇒ 24x = 80 ⇒ x =
24
=
3
cm
10
Also BE = AE = 3
cm
⇒ AB =
10

3
+
10

3
=
20

3
cm
sin θ−cos θ+1
30. We have to prove that, sin θ+cos θ−1
=
1

sec θ−tan θ
using identity sec 2 2
θ = 1 + tan θ

sin θ−cos θ+1 tan θ−1+sec θ

LHS = sin θ+cos θ−1
=
tan θ+1−sec θ
[ dividing the numerator and denominator by cos θ.]
(tan θ+sec θ)−1 {(tan θ+sec θ)−1}(tanθ−sec θ)
=
(tan θ−sec θ)+1
=
{(tan θ−sec θ)+1}(tan θ−sec θ)
[ Multiplying and dividing by (tan θ − sec θ) ]
2 2
( tan θ− sec θ)−(tanθ−sec θ)
= [∵ (a − b)(a + b) = a 2 2
− b ]
{(tan θ−sec θ)+1}(tan θ−sec θ)

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

−(tan θ−sec θ+1) −1

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

=
1

sec θ−tan θ
=RHS
Hence Proved.
OR
Given,
sin θ + cos θ = p ......(1)
And , sec θ + cosec θ = q....(2)
Now, L.H.S
= q(p2- 1)
= (sec θ + cosec θ) [(sin θ + cos θ)2-1 ] 【 from (1) & (2) 】
= [
1

cos θ
+
1

sin θ
] [sin2θ + cos2θ + 2 cos θ sin θ -1]

[1 + 2 cos θ sin θ - 1] ( ∵ sin2θ + cos2θ = 1)

sin θ+cos θ
= [ ]
cos θ sin θ

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

= 2(sin θ + cos θ)
= 2p (∵ sin θ + cos θ = p)
=R.H.S
Hence, proved.
31. The possible outcomes are 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 ……….. 12.
Number of all possible outcomes = 12
i. Let E1 be the event that the pointer rests on 6.
Then, number of favorable outcomes = 1
N umber of f avourable outcome
Probability = T otal N umber of outcomes

1
Therefore, P(arrow pointing at 6) = P(E1) = 12

ii. Out of the given numbers, the even numbers are

2, 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12
Let E2 be the event of getting an even number.
Then, number of favorable outcomes = 6
N umber of f avourable outcome
Probability =
T otal N umber of outcomes

6 1
Therefore, P(arrow pointing at an even number) = P(E2) = 12
=
2

iii. Out of the given numbers, the prime numbers are 2, 3, 5, 7 and 11.
Let E3 be the event of the arrow pointing at a prime number.
Then, number of favorable outcomes = 5
N umber of f avourable outcome
Probability = T otal N umber of outcomes

Therefore, P(arrow pointing at a prime number) = P(E3) = 5

12

iv. Out of the given numbers, the numbers that are multiple of 5 are 5 and 10 only.
Let E4 be the event of the arrow pointing at a multiple of 5.

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 Then, number of favorable outcomes = 2
N umber of f avourable outcome
Probability = T otal N umber of outcomes

Therefore, P(arrow pointing at a number that is a multiple of 5) = P(E4) = 2

12
=
1

Section D
32. Let time taken by pipe A be x minutes, and time taken by pipe B be x + 5 minutes.
In one minute pipe A will fill tank 1

In one minute pipe B will fill x+5

1
tank
pipes A + B will fill in one minute = 1

x
+
1

x+5
tank
Now according to the question.
1 1 9
+ =
x x+5 100

x+5+x 9
or, x(x+5)
=
100

or, 100(2x + 5) = 9x(x + 5)

or, 200x + 500 = 9x + 45x 2

or, 9x − 155x − 500 = 0

2

or, 9x − 180x + 25x − 500 = 0

2

or,9x(x - 20) + 25(x - 20) = 0

or, (x-20)(9x + 25) = 0
−25
or, x = 20, 9

rejecting negative value, x = 20 minutes

and x + 5 = 25 minutes
Hence pipe A will fill the tank in 20 minutes and pipe B will fill it in 25 minutes.
OR
Here roots are equal,
2
∴ D= B − 4AC = 0

Here, A = 1 + m 2
, B = 2mc, C = (c
2
− a )
2

2 2 2 2
∴ (2mc) − 4 (1 + m ) (c − a )= 0

or, 4m 2 2
c − 4 (1 + m ) (c
2 2
− a )= 0
2

or, m 2 2
c − (c
2
− a
2
+ m c
2 2
− m n )= 0
2 2

or, m 2 2
c − c
2
+ a
2
− m c
2 2
+ m a
2 2
= 0

or, −c + a + m a
2 2 2 2
= 0

or, c = a (1 + m )
2 2 2

Hence Proved.
33. Given: ABCD is a quadrilateral in which AD = BC. P, Q, R, S are the midpoints of AB, AC, CD and BD.
To prove: PQRS is a rhombus

Proof: In△ABC ,
Since P and Q are mid points of AB and AC
1
Therefore, PQ∥BC ,PQ= BC .......(1) (Mid-point theorem) 2

Similarly,
In △C DA ,
Since R and Q are mid points of CD and AC
Therefore, RQ∥DA ,RQ= DA= BC .......(2) 1

2
1

In △BDA,
Since S and P mid points of BD and AB
Therefore, SP∥DA,,SP= DA= BC .......(3) 1

2
1

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 In △C DB,
Since S and R are mid points of BD and CD
Therefore, SR||BC ,SR= BC .....(4) 1

From (1) (2),(3)and (4) PQ || SR and (3) RQ || SP

PQ=RQ=SP=SR
So the opposite sided of PQRS are parallel and all sides are equal
Hence, PQRS is a rhombus.
34. Volume of one cube = 125 cm3
∴ side of the cube = 5 cm

Volume of the resulting cuboid = volume of 2 cubes = 250 cm3

∴ Length of new cuboid 5 + 5 = 10 cm

Breadth of new cuboid = 5 cm

Height of new cuboid = 5 cm
Surface area of the resulting cuboid = 2(lb + bh + hl)
= 2(10 × 5 + 5 × 5 + 5 × 10)
= 250 cm2
OR
Let us suppose that r1 cm and r2 cm denote the radii of the base of the cylinder and cone respectively. Then,
r1 = r2 = 8 cm
Let us suppose that h1 and h2 cm be the heights of the cylinder and the cone respectively. Then,

h1 = 240 cm and h2 = 36 cm
∴ Volume of the cylinder = πr 2
1
h1 cm
3

3
= (π × 8 × 8 × 240)cm

3
= (π × 64 × 240)cm

Now, Volume of the cone = 1

3
2
πr h2 cm
2
3

1 3
= ( π × 8 × 8 × 36) cm
3

1 3
= ( π × 64 × 36) cm
3

∴ Total volume of the iron = Volume of the cylinder + Volume of the cone
1 3
= (π × 64 × 240 + π × 64 × 36) cm
3

3
= π × 64 × (240 + 12)cm
22 3 3
= × 64 × 252cm = 22 × 64 × 36cm
7

Total weight of the pillar =Volume× Weight per cm3

= (22 × 64 × 36) × 7.8gms

= 395366.4 gms = 395.3664 kg

35. Class intervals Frequency (f) Cumulative frequency (cf/F)

0-100 2 2

100-200 5 7

200-300 x 7+x

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 300-400 12 19 + x

400-500 17 36 + x

500-600 20 56 + x

600-700 y 56 + x + y

700-800 9 65 + x + y

800-900 7 72 + x + y

900-1000 4 76 + x + y

Total = 76 + x + y
We have,
N = Σf = 100
i

⇒ 76 + x + y = 100

⇒ x + y = 24

It is given that the median is 525. Clearly, it lies in the class 500 - 600
∴ l = 500, h = 100, f = 20, F = 36 + x and N = 100
N
−F

Now, Median = l + 2

f
× h
50−(36+x)
⇒ 525 = 500 + 20
× 100
⇒ 525 - 500 = (14 - x)5
⇒ 25 = 70 - 5x

⇒ 5x = 45

⇒ x = 9

Putting x = 9 in x + y = 24, we get y = 15

Hence, x = 9 and y = 15
Section E
36. i. The distance covered by Dinesh to pick up the first flower plant and the second flower plant,
= 2 × 10 + 2 × (10 + 5) = 20 + 30
therefore, the distance covered for planting the first 5 plants
= 20 + 30 + 40 + ... 5 terms
This is in AP where the first term a = 20
and common difference d = 30 - 20 = 10
ii. We know that a = 20, d = 10 and number of terms = n = 5 so,
n
Sn = [2a + (n − 1) d]
2

So, the sum of 5 terms

S5 =
5

2
[2 × 20 + 4 × 10] =
5

2
× 80 = 200 m
Hence, Dinesh will cover 200 m to plant the first 5 plants.
iii. As a = 20, d = 10 and here n = 10
So, S10 = [2 × 20 + 9 × 10] = 5 × 130 = 650 m
10

So, hence Ramesh will cover 650 m to plant all 10 plants.

OR
Total distance covered by Ramesh 650 m
650
Time = distance
=
speed
= 65 minutes
10

Time taken to plant all 10 plants = 15 × 10 = 150 minutes

Total time = 65 + 150 = 215 minutes = 3 hrs 35 minutes
−−−−−−−−−−−−−− −
37. i. Here, CD = √(7 − 3) 2
+ (7 − 4)
2

−−−−−−
= √4 + 3 = 5 units
2 2

Also, it is given that CE = 10 units

Thus, DE = CE - CD = 10 - 5 = 5 units (∵ A, B, C, E are a line)
ii. Since, CD = DE = 5 units
∴ D is the midpoint of CE.

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 x+3 y+4
∴
2
= 7 and 2
=7
⇒ x = 11 and y = 10 ⇒ x + y = 21
iii. The points C, D and E are collinear.
OR
Let B divides AC in the ratio k : 1, then

7 4k+0
=
4 k+1

⇒ 7k + 7 = 16 k
⇒ 7 = 9k

⇒ k =
7

Thus, the required ratio is 7 : 9.

38. i. Time covered 10.00 am to 10.01 am = 1 minute = 1

60
hour
Given: Speed = 600 miles/hour
Thus, distance d = 600 × = 10 miles 1

60

ii. Now, tan 30o =

′
BB

′
= 10+x
h
...(i)
B A

And tan 60o =

′ ′
CC

′
=
BB

′
= h

x
C A C A

x= h

tan 60
o
= h

√3

Putting the value of x in eq(1), we get,

tan 30o = h √3h
=
h 10√3+h

10+
–
√3
√3h
0
tan 30 =
10√3+h

1 √3h
⇒ =
√3 10√3+h
–
⇒ 3h = 10√3 + h
–
⇒ 2h = 10√3
–
⇒ h = 5√3 = 8.66 miles
Thus, the altitude 'h' of the airplane is 8.66 miles.
iii. The distance between passenger and airplane when the angle of elevation is 30o.
In △ABB'
sin 30o =
′
BB

AB
1 8.66
⇒ =
2 AB

⇒ AB = 17.32 miles
OR
The distance between passenger and airplane when the angle of elevation is 60o.
In △ACC'
sin 60o =
′
CC

AC

√3 5√3
⇒ =
2 AC

⇒ AC = 10 miles

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 Class X Session 2024-25
Subject - Mathematics (Basic)
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. Cards marked with numbers 2 to 101 are placed in a box and mixed thoroughly. One card is drawn from the box. [1]
The probability that the number on the card is a prime number less than 20 is

a) 8

25
b) 4

25

c) 12

25
d) 2

25

2. The roots of the quadratic equation

x −8

2
= are
1

2
[1]
x +20

a) ± 3 b) ± 4

c) ± 2 d) ± 6
3. A medicine capsule is in the shape of a cylinder of diameter 0.5 cm with two hemispheres stuck to each of its [1]
ends. The length of the entire capsule is 2 cm. The capacity of the capsule is

a) 0.33 cm3 b) 0.34 cm3

c) 0.36 cm3 d) 0.35 cm3

4. The positive value of k for which the equation x2 + kx + 64 = 0 and x2 - 8x + k = 0 will both have real roots, is [1]

a) 12 b) 4

c) 8 d) 16
5. If the nth term of an A.P. is 2n + 1, then the sum of first n terms of the A.P. is [1]

a) n (n + 1) b) n (n – 2)

c) n (n – 1) d) n (n + 2)

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 6. If the point (x, 4) lies on a circle whose centre is at the origin and radius is 5 then x = [1]

a) 0 b) ± 3

c) ± 4 d) ± 5

7. If one zero of the polynomial 6x2 + 37x - (k - 2) is reciprocal of the other, then what is the value of k? [1]

a) 6 b) -4

c) -6 d) 4
8. In the adjoining figures RS||DB||P Q. I f CP = PD = and DR = RA = 3. T hen, [1]

a) x = 14, y = 6. b) x = 16, y = 8.

c) x = 10, y = 7. d) x = 12, y = 10.

9. In Figure, a circle touches the side DF of △EDF at H and touches ED and EF produced at K and M respectively. [1]
If EK = 9 cm, then the perimeter of △EDF is

a) 18 cm b) 13.5 cm

c) 9 cm d) 12 cm

10. Two tangents BC and BD are drawn to a circle with centre O such that ∠ CBD = 120o. Then OB = [1]

a) 2BC b) BC

c) BC d) 3BC

11. sec4A - sec2A is equal to [1]

a) tan2 A - tan4A b) tan4A - tan2A

c) tan2A + tan3A d) tan4A + tan2A

–
12. 2 - √3 is [1]

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 a) an irrational number b) an integer

c) a rational number d) a whole number

13. The angles of depression of two ships from the top of a lighthouse are 45° and 30° towards east. If the ships are [1]
100 m apart, the height of the lighthouse is
– –
a) 50 (√3 - 1) m b) 50 (√3 + 1) m

c) 50
m d) 50
m
√3+1 √3−1

14. 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

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) 5π

13
b) 6π

13

c) 10π

13
d) 9π

13

16. In a family of 3 children, the probability of having at least one boy is [1]

a) 1

8
b) 7

c) d)
3 5

4 8

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

a) 18
5
b) 1

c) d)
1 1

6 12

18. The marks obtained by 9 students in Mathematics are 59, 46, 30, 23, 27, 40, 52, 35 and 29. The median of the [1]
data is

a) 29 b) 35

c) 40 d) 30
19. Assertion (A): Two identical solid cubes of side a are joined end to end. Then the total surface area of the [1]

resulting cuboid is 10 a2.

Reason (R): The total surface area of a cube having side a = 6 a2.

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 series with the nth term tn = (9 - 5n) is 220 when no. of terms n = 6. [1]

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 Reason (R): Sum of first n terms in an A.P. is given by the formula: Sn = 2 n × [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. Find the greatest number which divides 85 and 72 leaving remainder 1 and 2 respectively. [2]
22. In the figure, altitudes AD and CE of △ABC intersect each other at the point P. Show that: △ AEP ∼△ ADB [2]

23. A circle touches all the four sides of a quadrilateral ABCD. Prove that AB + CD = BC + DA. [2]
–
24. If sin θ + cos θ = √3 , then find the value of sin θ ⋅ cos θ . [2]
OR
–
If tan (A + B) = √3 and tan (A - B) = 1, 0°< (A + B) < 90° and A > B then find A and B.
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
What is the angle subtended at the centre of a circle of radius 6 cm by an arc of length 6π cm?
Section C
26. Mr. Patil has three classes. Each class has 28, 42 and 56 students respectively. Mr Patil wants to divide each [3]
class into groups so that every group in every class has the same number of students and there are no students
left over. What is the maximum number of students Mr. Patil can put into each group?
27. If P(2,-1), Q(3,4), R(-2,3) and S (-3,-2) be four points in a plane, show that PQRS is a rhombus but not a square. [3]
Find the area of the rhombus.
28. Solve the quadratic equation by factorization: [3]
1 1 1 1
= + +
2a+b+2x 2a b 2x

OR
The hypotenuse of a grassy land in the shape of a right triangle is 1 metre more than twice the shortest side. If the
third side is 7 metres more than the shortest side, find the sides of the grassy land.

29. The tangent at a point C of a circle and a diameter AB when extended intersect at P. If ∠ PCA = 110o, find [3]

∠ CBA.

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 [Hint: Join C with centre O].

OR
If ABC is isosceles with AB = AC, prove that the tangent at A to the circumcircle of ABC is parallel to BC.
30. Prove that: 1

cosecA−cot A
−
1

sin A
= 1

sin A
−
1

cosecA+cot A
. [3]
31. The pilot of an aircraft flying horizontally at a speed of 1200 km/hr. observes that the angle of depression of a [3]
point on the ground changes from 30° to 45° in 15 seconds. Find the height at which the aircraft is flying.
Section D
32. A train covered a certain distance at a uniform speed. If it were 6 km/h faster, it would have taken 4 hours less [5]
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.
OR
A man travels 370 km, partly by train and partly by car. If he covers 250 km by train and the rest by car, it takes him
4 hours. But, if he travels 130 km by train and the rest by car, he takes 18 minutes longer. Find the speed of the train
and that of the car.
33. The base BC of an equilateral triangle ABC lies on y-axis. The co-ordinates of point C are (0, - 3). The origin is [5]
the mid-point of the base. Find the co-ordinates of the point A and B. Also find the co-ordinates of another point
D such that BACD is a rhombus.
34. A solid is in the form of a right circular cone mounted on a hemisphere. The radius of the hemisphere is 3.5 cm [5]
and the height of the cone is 4 cm. The solid is placed in a cylindrical tub, full of water, in such a way that the
whole solid is submerged in water. If the radius of the cylinder is 5 cm and its height is 10.5 cm, find the volume
of water left in the cylindrical tub. (Useπ= 22
)
7

OR
A solid toy is in the form of a hemisphere surmounted by a right circular cone. The height of cone is 4 cm and the
diameter of the base is 8 cm. Determine the volume of the toy. If a cube circumscribes the toy, then find the
difference of the volumes of cube and the toy. Also, find the total surface area of the toy.
35. The sum of the first 9 terms of an AP is 81 and that of its first 20 terms is 400. Find the first term and the [5]
common difference of the AP.
Section E
36. Read the following text carefully and answer the questions that follow: [4]
Basketball and soccer are played with a spherical ball. Even though an athlete dribbles the ball in both sports, a
basketball player uses his hands and a soccer player uses his feet. Usually, soccer is played outdoors on a large
field and basketball is played indoor on a court made out of wood. The projectile (path traced) of soccer ball and
basketball are in the form of parabola representing quadratic polynomial.

i. Which type the shape of the path traced shown in given figure? (1)
ii. Why the graph of parabola opens upwards? (1)

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 iii. In the below graph, how many zeroes are there? (2)

OR
What is the condition for the graph of parabola to open downwards? (2)
37. Read the following text carefully and answer the questions that follow: [4]
India meteorological department observes seasonal and annual rainfall every year in different sub-divisions of
our country.

It helps them to compare and analyse the results. The table given below shows sub-division wise seasonal
(monsoon) rainfall (mm) in 2018:

Rainfall (mm) Number of Sub-divisions

200-400 2

400-600 4

600-800 7

800-1000 4

1000-1200 2

1200-1400 3

1400-1600 1

1600-1800 1

i. Write the modal class. (1)

ii. Find the median of the given data. (1)
iii. If sub-division having at least 1000 mm rainfall during monsoon season, is considered good rainfall sub-
division, then how many subdivisions had good rainfall? (2)
OR
Find the mean rainfall in this season. (2)
38. Read the following text carefully and answer the questions that follow: [4]
Statue of a Pineapple: The Big Pineapple is a heritage-listed tourist attraction at Nambour Connection Road,
Woombye, Sunshine Coast Region, Queensland, Australia. It was designed by Peddle Thorp and Harvey, Paul
Luff, and Gary Smallcombe and Associates. It is also known as Sunshine Plantation. It was added to the
Queensland Heritage Register on 6 March 2009.
Kavita last year visited Nambour and wanted to find the height of a statue of a pineapple. She measured the
pineapple’s shadow and her own shadow. Her height is 156 cm and casts a shadow of 39 cm. The length of

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shadow of pineapple is 4 m.

i. What is the height of the pineapple? (1)

ii. What is the height Kavita in metres? (1)
iii. Write the type of triangles used to solve this problem. (2)
OR
Which similarity criterion of triangle is used? (2)

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 Solution
Section A
1.
(d) 2

25

Explanation: Prime numbers less than 20 are 2, 3, 5, 7, 11, 13, 17, 19 = 8

Number of possible outcomes = 8
Number of total outcomes = 100
∴ Required Probability =
8 2
=
100 25

2.
(d) ± 6
2
x −8
Explanation: We have, = 1

x2 +20 2

⇒ 2x2 - 16 = x2 + 20 ⇒ x2 = 36 ⇒ x = ± 6
3.
(c) 0.36 cm3
Explanation:
0.5
Radius of capsule = 2
cm = 0.25 cm
Let the length of cylindrical part be x cm.
Then, 0.25 + x + 0.25 = 2 ⇒ x + 0.5 = 2 ⇒ x = 1.5 cm.
Capacity of the capsule = ( 2

3
πr
3
× 2) + πr h
2

= 4

3
×
22

7
× (0.25)
3
+ 22

7
× (0.25)
2
× 1.5

4 22 1 1 1 22 1 1 15
=( 3
×
7
×
4
×
4
×
4
) +( 7
×
4
×
4
×
10
)

= 11

168
+
33

112
= (
22+99

336
) = 121

336
= 0.36 cm3

4.
(d) 16
Explanation: In the equation x2 + kx + 64 = 0
a = 1, b = k, c = 64
D = b2 - 4ac = k2 - 4 × 1 × 64
= k2 - 256
∵ The roots are real
∴ D ≥ 0 ⇒ k2 ≥ (± 16)2
⇒ k ≥ 16 .....(i)

Only positive value is taken.

Now in second equation
x2 - 8x + k = 0
D =(-8)2 - 4 × 1 × k = 64 - 4k
∵ Roots are real

∴ D ≥ 0 ⇒ 64 − 4k ≥ 0 ⇒ 64 ≥ 4k

16 ≥ k ........(ii)
From (i) and
16 ≥ k ≥ 16 ⇒ k = 16
5.
(d) n (n + 2)
Explanation: a n = 2n + 1

a or a1 = 2 × 1 + 2 = 2 + 1 = 3

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 a2 = 2 × 2 + 1 = 4 + 1 = 5

∴ d = a2 − a1 = 5 − 3 = 2
n
∴ Sn = [2a + (n − 1)d]
2
n
= [2 × 3 + (n − 1) × 2]
2
n n
= [6 + 2n − 2] = [2n + 4]
2 2

= n(n + 2)
6.
(b) ± 3
Explanation: Point A(x, 4) is on a circle with centre O(0, 0) and radius = 5
−−−−−−−−−−−−− − −−−−−−
2 2
∴ OA = √(x − 0) + (4 − 0) = √x + 16
−−−−−−
2 2
∴ √x + 16 = 5 ⇒ x + 16 = 25

Squaring on both sides, we get

2 2
⇒ x = 25 − 16 = 9 = (±3)

∴ x = ±3

7.
(b) -4
Explanation: Let one zero be x and other zero be 1

∴ Product of zeroes = c

1 −(k−2)
⇒ x× x
= 6
2−k
⇒ 1= 6

⇒ 6=2-k
⇒ k = 2 - 6 = -4

8.
(b) x = 16, y = 8.
Explanation: In ΔPCQ∼ΔDCB (AA similarity) ⇒ 11

22
=
8

x
⇒ x = 16
3 y
In ΔSAR∼ΔBAD (AA similarity) ⇒ 6
=
16
⇒ y=8
or
mid-point Theorem

9. (a) 18 cm

Explanation:

In △DEF
DF touches the circle at H
and circle touches ED and EF Produced at K and M respectively
EK = 9 cm
EK and EM are the tangents to the circle
EM = EK = 9 cm
Similarly DH and DK are the tangent
DH = DK and FH and FM are tangents
FH = FM
Now, perimeter of ΔDEF
= ED + DF + EF
= ED + DH + FH + EF
= ED + DK + FM + EF

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 = EK + EM
=9+9
= 18 cm
10. (a) 2BC
Explanation: Since, tangents from an external point B to a circle are equally inclined to OB.
∴ ∠ CBO = 1

2
∠ CBD = 1

2
× 120o = 60o
Also, ∠ OCB 90o [∵ OC ⊥ CB]
= cos 60o =
BC
In △OCB, OB
1

2
⇒ OB = 2 BC
11.
(d) tan4A + tan2A
Explanation: We have, sec4A - sec2A = sec2A (sec2A - 1)
= (1 + tan2A) tan2A
= tan2A + tan4A
= tan4A + tan2A
12. (a) an irrational number
–
Explanation: Let 2 - √3 be rational number
– p
2 - √3 = where p and q are composite numbers
q

– p
√3 = q
+2
– (p+2q)
√3 = q

(p+2q)
since p, q are integers, so q
is rational
–
∴ √3 is an irrational number
it shows our supposition was wrong
–
hence 2-√3 is an irrational number.
13.
–
(b) 50 (√3 + 1) m
Explanation: Let AB = h be the lighthouse.
The given situation can be represented as,

It is clear that ∠ C = 45o and ∠ D = 30o

Again, let BC = x and CD = 100 m is given.
Here, we have to find the height of lighthouse.
So we use trigonometric ratios.
In a triangle ABC,
AB
⇒ tan C =
BC

∘ h
⇒ tan 45 =
x
h
⇒ 1 =
x

⇒ h=x
Again in a triangle ABD,
AB
⇒ tan D =
BC+CD

∘ h
⇒ tan 30 =
x+100
1 h
⇒ =
√3 x+100

–
⇒ √3 h = x + 100
Put x = h

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 –
⇒ √3 h = h + 100
–
⇒ h (√3 - 1) = 100
100
⇒ h =
√3−1

100 √3+1
⇒ h = ×
√3−1 √3+1
–
⇒ h = 50 ( √3 + 1)
14.
(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

15.
10π
(c) 13

Explanation:

∴ Slant height = 13
As, θ = S

⇒ S = rθ
⇒ 2π (5) = 13 θ
10π
⇒ θ=
13

16.
(b) 7

Explanation: All possible outcomes are BBB, BBG, BGB, GBB, BGG, GBG, GGB, GGG.
Number of all possible outcomes = 8.
Let E be the event of having at least one boy.
Then, E contains GGB, GBG, BGG, BBG, BGB, GBB, BBB.
Number of cases favourable to E = 7.
Therefore,required probability = P( E) = 7

17.
(d) 1

12

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
3 1
P= 36
= 12

18.
(b) 35
Explanation: Arranging the given data in ascending order, we get
23, 27, 29, 30, 35, 40, 46, 52, 59

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 Here, n = 9, which is odd.
th
n+1
∴ Median = ( 2
) term

th
9+1
=( 2
) term

th
10
=( 2
) term

= 5th term
= 35
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. We have to find the greatest number which divides 85 and 72 leaving remainder 1 and 2 respectively.
Let assume that x be the greatest number which divides 85 and 72 leaving remainder 1 and 2 respectively.
So, it means
x divides 85 - 1 = 84
and
x divides 72 - 2 = 70
So, from this we concluded that
= x divides 84 and 70
= x = HCF (84, 70)
Now, to find HCF(84, 70), we use method of prime factorization.
Prime factors of 84 = 2 × 2 × 3 × 7
Prime factors of 70 = 2 × 5 × 7
So,
= HCF (84, 70) = 2 × 7 = 14
= x = 14
Hence, 14 is the greatest number which divides 85 and 72 leaving remainder 1 and 2 respectively.
22. In △AEP and △ADB, we have
AEP= ∠ ADB .........(1) [Each equal to 900]
∠ EAP=∠ DAB ..... (2) [Common angle]

In view of (1) and (2),

△AEP∼△ADB [AA similarity criterion]

23.

Since tangents drawn from an exterior point to a circle are equal in length.
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

Hence, AB + CD = BC + DA

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 –
24. sin θ + cos θ = √3
squaring both sides
sin2 θ + cos2 θ + 2 sin θ cos θ = 3
⇒ 1 + 2 sin θ cos θ = 3
⇒ sin θ cos θ = 1

OR
–
tan(A + B) = √3

tan (A + B) = tan60°
A + B = 60°. ...(i)
tan (A - B) = 1
tan (A- B) = tan 45°
A - B = 45°.........(ii)
Solving (i) and (ii), we get
A = (52.5)° and B = (7.5)°.
Hence, A = (52.5)° and B = (7.5)°.
cm2
49
25. Area of quadrant = 1

4
π(7)
2
=
4
π

Area of triangle = 1

2
× 7×3= 21

2
cm2
Area of shaded region = 49

4
π −
21

= 7

2
(
7

2
π − 3) cm2 or 28 cm2
OR
l = 6π , r = 6 cm,
θπr
l = ∘
180
θ×π×6
⇒ 6π = ∘
180
∘
⇒ θ = 180

Section C
26. For maximum number of students to put into each group
Mr patil sir should have to take H.C.F of 28, 42 and 56
so
maximum number of students Mr. Patil can put into each group is 14.
27. The given points are P (2, -1), Q (3,4), R(-2,3) and S (-3, -2).
We have,

−−−−−−−−−−−−−− − −− −−−− −−
2 2 2 2
P Q = √(3 − 2) + (4 + 1) = √1 + 5 = √26 units
−−−−−−−−−−−−−−− − − −−−− −−
2 2
QR = √(−2 − 3) + (3 − 4) = √25 + 1 = √26 units
−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−− − −−−− − −−
2 2
RS = √(−3 + 2) + (−2 − 3) = √1 + 25 = √26 units
−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−− − −−
2 2
SP = √(−3 − 2) + (−2 + 1) = √26 units
−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−− − −−−−−− –
and 2 2
QS = √(−3 − 3) + (−2 − 4) = √36 + 36 = 6√2 units
−−
∴ PQ = QR = RS = SP = √26 units
−−−−−−−−−−−−−−− − −−−−−− −−
2 2
P R = √(−2 − 2) + (3 + 1) = √16 + 16 = √32

Therefore, P R ≠ QS
This means that PQRS is a quadrilateral whose sides are equal but diagonals are not equal.
Thus, PQRS is a rhombus but not a square.

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 Now, Area of rhombus PQRS = 1

2
× ( Product of lengths of diagonals )
– –
=
1

2
× (P R × QS) = (
1

2
× 4√2 × 6√2) sq. units = 24 sq. units
28. Consider 1

2a+b+2x
=
1

2a
+
1

b
+
1

2x

1 1 1 1
⇒ − = +
2a+b+2x 2x 2a b

⇒ 2ab (2x - 2a – b – 2x) = (2a + b)2x (2a + b + 2x)

⇒ 2ab (-2a - b) = 2(2a+ b) (2ax + bx + 2x2)
⇒ -ab = 2ax + bx + 2x2
⇒ 2x2 + 2ax + bx + ab = 0
⇒ 2x (x + a) + b (x + a) = 0

⇒ (2x + b) (x + a) = 0
b
⇒ x = −a, −
2

Hence the roots are −a, − . b

OR
Let the length of the shortest side be x metres.
As per given condition
The hypotenuse of a grassy land in the shape of a right triangle is 1 metre more than twice the shortest side.
So, Hypotenuse = (2x + 1) metres
And if the third side is 7 metres more than the shortest side
So, third side = (x + 7) metres.
By Pythagoras theorem, we have
(Hypotenuse)2 = Sum of the squares of the remaining two sides
⇒ (2x + 1)2 = x2 + (x + 7)2
⇒ 4x2 + 4x + 1 = x2 + x2 + 14x + 49
⇒ 4x2 + 4x + 1 = 2x2 + 14x + 49
⇒ 2x2 - 10x - 48 = 0
⇒ x2 - 5x - 24 = 0
⇒ x2 - 8x + 3x - 24 = 0
⇒ x(x − 8) + 3(x − 8) = 0

⇒ (x - 8) (x + 3) = 0
⇒ x = 8 , - 3

⇒ x = 8 [∵ x = -3 is not possible]

Hence, the lengths of the sides of the grassy land are 8 metres, 17 metres and 15 metres.

29.

Let D be the centre of the circle.

A, D, B, P all are on the same line and P and C are points on the tangent.
Now, ∠BCA is inscribed in a semi-circle, ∠BC A = 90 ∘

C is the point on the circle where the tangent touches the circle.
So, ∠DCP = 90 ∘

∠PCA = ∠PCD + ∠DCA

⇒ 110o = 90o + ∠DCA

∘
⇒ ∠DC A = 20

In △ADC,
AD = DC .... (Radii of the same circle)
∘
⇒ ∠DC A = ∠C AD = 20

In △ABC,

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 ∘ ∘
∠BCA = 90 , ∠CAB = 20

So, ∠C BA = 70 ∘

OR
Draw AD ⊥ BC

In ADB and ADC

AB = AC [Given]

AD = AD

o
ADB = ADC [Each 90 ]

∴ △ADB ≅△ADC

⇒ BD = C D

∴ AC passes through O,centre of the circle

∴ Perpendicular bisector of the chord passes through the centre of the circle
Now OA ⊥ PQ (radius through the point of contact)
∴ ∠ PAO = 90o
Also ADB = 90 o

∘
∴ ∠PAO + ∠ADB = 180

∴ AP||BC
30. We have,
⇒
1
−
1
= 1
−
1

cosecA−cot A sin A sin A cosecA+cot A

⇒
1
+
1
= 1
+
1

cosecA−cot A cosecA+cot A sin A sin A

⇒
1
+
1
= 2

cosecA−cot A cosecA+cot A 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

2
= RHS.
sin A
⇒ =
1 sin A

Hence Proved.
31. Distance covered in 15 seconds = AB
Speed = 1200 km/hr.

15
∴ AB = 1200 × = 5km
3600

AB = DC = 5km

Let height = x km
In rt. △BDE,
BD ∘ x
= tan 45 ⇒ = 1 ⇒ x = y
ED y

In rt. △ACE,
AC ∘ x 1
= tan 30 ⇒ =
EC y+5 √3

x 1
⇒ =
x+5 √3

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 – –
⇒ √3x = x + 5 ⇒ (√3 − 1)x = 5

5 5( √3+1)
∴ x = = = 6.83km
√3−1 2

Section D
32. 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.
OR
Let the speed of the train be x km/hr and that of the car be y km/hr.
Case I Distance covered by train = 250 km.
Distance covered by car = (370 - 250) km = 120 km.
250
Time taken to cover 250 km by train = hours x
120
Time taken to cover 120 km by car = y
hours
Total time taken =4 hours
250 120 125 60
∴
x
+
y
= 4 ⇒
x
+
y
= 2 .......(i)
Case II Distance covered by train = 130 km.
Distance covered by car = (370 -130) km = 240 km.
130
Time taken to cover 130 km by train = hours x
240
Time taken to cover 240 km by car = y
hours
Total time taken = 4 18

60
hours = 4
3

10
hours =
43

10
hours
∴
130

x
+
240

y
=
43

10
⇒
1300

x
+
2400

y
= 43 ......(ii)
Putting 1

x
= u and 1

y
=v, equations (i) and (ii) become
125u + 60v = 2 ... (iii) and 1300u + 2400v = 43 . ... (iv)
On multiplying (iii) by 40 and subtracting (iv) from the result, we get
5000u - 1300v = 80 - 43 ⇒ 3700u = 37
37 1 1 1
⇒ u = = ⇒ = ⇒ x = 100
3700 100 x 100

Putting u = 100
1
in (iv), we get
1
(1300 × ) + 2400v = 43 ⇒ 2400v = 43 − 13 = 30
100

30 1 1 1
⇒ v = = ⇒ = ⇒ y = 80
2400 80 y 80

∴ x = 100 and y = 80.

Hence, the speed of the train is 100 km/hr and that of the car is 80 km/hr

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33.

Co-ordinates of point B are (0,3)

∴ BC = 6 unit

Let the co-ordinates of point A be (x, 0)

−−−−−
or, AB = √x 2
+ 9

∵ AB = BC

∴ x2 + 9 = 36
or, x2 = 27 or, x = ±3√3
–

–
Co-ordinates of point A = (3√3 ,0)
Since ABCD is a rhombus
or, AB = AC = CD = DB
–
∴ Co-ordinate of point D = (−3√3 ,0)

34. We have, radius of the hemisphere = 3.5 cm

Height of the cone = 4 cm
Radius of the cylinder = 5 cm
|Height of the cylinder = 10.5 cm
We have to find out the volume of water left in the cylindrical tub

∴ Volume of the solid = Volume of its conical part + Volume of its hemispherical part
1 22 2 2 22 3 3
= { × × (3.5) × 4 + × × (3.5) } cm
3 7 3 7

2
1 22 2 3 1 22 7 3
= × × (3.5) {4 + 2 × 3.5}cm = { × × ( ) × 11} cm
3 7 3 7 2

Clearly, when the solid is submerged in the cylindrical tub the volume of water that flows out of the cylinder is equal to the
volume of the solid.
Hence,
Volume of water left in the cylinder = Volume of cylinder - Volume of the solid
2
22 2 1 22 7 3
= { × (5) × 10.5 − × × ( ) × 11} cm
7 3 7 2

22 21 1 22 7 7 3
= { × 25 × − × × × × 11} cm
7 2 3 7 2 2

1 7 3
= (11 × 25 × 3 − × 11 × × 11) cm
3 2

= (825 - 141.16) cm3 = 683.83 cm3

OR

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 Volume of toy = volume of cone + volume of hemisphere
1 2 2 3
= πr h + πr
3 3
1 2
= πr (h + 2r)
3
1 22
= × × 4 × 4(4 + 2 × 4)
3 7

= 201.14cm3
If a cube circumscribes the toy then,
Volume of cubi = (side)3
Volume = 512cm3
Difference of the volume of cube and toy
= 512 - 201.14
= 310.86 cm3
Total surface Area of toy = Curved surface area of cone + Curved surface area of hemisphere
−− −−−−
l = √h2
+ r
2

−− −−−−
l= 2
√4 + 4
2

−−
l = √32
–
l = 4√2
l = 5.64 cm
Total surface area of toy = π rl + 2π r2
= π r(l + 2r)
× 4 (5.64 + 2 × 4)
22
=
7

Total surface area of toy = 171.47 cm2

35. Let a be the First term and d be the common difference of given AP.
Then, we have
9
⇒ [2a + 8d] = 81
2
9×2
⇒ [a + 4d] = 81
2

⇒ a+4d=9...(i)
Also, S20=400
20
⇒ [2a + 19d] = 400
2

⇒ 10[2a+19d]=400
⇒ 2a+19d=40...(ii)
Multiplying equation (i) by 2, we get
2a+8d=18 ....(iii)
Subtracting (iii) from (ii), we get
11d=22
⇒ d=2

⇒ a=9-4(2)=9-8=1

Thus, the first term is 1 and the common difference is 2.

Section E
36. i. Parabola
ii. a > 0
iii. ∵ The graph cut the x-axis thrice
∴ No of zeroes = 3

OR
a<0

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37. i. Modal Class is 600 - 800
ii. = 12, median class is 600 - 800
N

Rainfall xi fi ef.

200 - 400 300 2 2

400 - 600 500 4 6

600 - 800 700 7 13

800 - 1000 900 4 17

1000 - 1200 1100 2 19

1200 - 1400 1300 3 22

1400 - 1600 1500 1 23

1600 - 1800 1700 1 24

24
Median = 600 + 200

7
(12 - 6)
= 5400

7
or 771.4
iii. Sub-divisions having good rainfall = 2 + 3 + 1 + 1 = 7.
OR
Rainfall xi fi fixi

200 - 400 300 2 600

400 - 600 500 4 2000

600 - 800 700 7 4900

800 - 1000 900 4 3600

1000 - 1200 1100 2 2200

1200 - 1400 1300 3 3900

1400 - 1600 1500 1 1500

1600 - 1800 1700 1 1700

24 20400

20400
Mean = 24
= 850

38. i.

△ ABC ∼ △PQR
1.56 PQ
=
0.39 4
1.56×4

0.39
= PQ
PQ = 16 m
∴ height of Pine apple = 16 m.

ii. Height of Kavita = 1.56 m

iii. Right triangle
OR
AA criteria

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