SOLUTIONS

Sample Question Paper-4

MATHEMATICS (STANDARD)

Section-A 5. Option (B) is correct.

Explanation: Given
1. Option (A) is correct. A.P. = a, 3a, 5a, ...
Explanation: As a and b are co-prime then a3 and b3 Here, First term, a = a and d = 3a – a = 2a
are also co-prime. \ nth term = a + (n – 1) d
We can understand above situation with the help = a + (n – 1) 2a
of an example. = a + 2na – 2a
= 2na – a = (2n – 1) a
Let a = 3 and b = 4 [CBSE Marking Scheme, 2020]
a3 = 33 = 27 and b3 = 43 = 64
Clearly, HCF (a, b) = HCF (3, 4) = 1 6. Option (C) is correct.
Then, HCF (a3, b3) = HCF (27, 64) = 1 Explanation: Refer the following figure.
x-coordinate = – 6
[CBSE Marking Scheme, 2021]
So, Distance of point along x-axis from origin
2. Option (B) is correct. = – 6 units
Explanation: According to the property of the
polynomials,
Number of zeroes = Number of points at which
graph intersects the X-axis.

From the figure it is clear that the graph intersects

X-axis at single point. Therefore, the polynomial has
only one zero i.e. 3.
3. Option (B) is correct. y co-ordinate = 8
Explanation: As ∆ABC, DE || AB. So, Distance of point along y-axis from origin
= 8 units
AB BC
Thus, = \ The perpendicular distance of point (– 6, 8) from
DE EC x-axis is 8 units.
a bc
 7. Option (C) is correct.
x c Explanation:
ac
x=
b+c
4. Option (B) is correct.
Explanation: x2 + x – 5 = 0
On comparing with ax2 +bx +c = 0
a = 1, b = 1, c = – 5
b2 – 4ac = (1)2 – 4 (1) (– 5)
= 1 + 20
= 21 > 0
Since, D (i.e., b2 – 4ac) > 0
Hence, the equation has two distinct real roots.
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O is the midpoint of the base BC 10.

Option (C) is correct.
i.e., O is the midpoint of B and C(0, –3) Explanation:
Therefore, co-ordinates of point B is (0, 3) Here, ÐOPQ = 90°
So, BC = 6 units.  (angle between radius and tangent)
Let the co-ordinates of point A be (x, 0). \ ÐOPQ = 90° – 50°
Using distance formula, = 40°
Also, ÐOPQ = ÐOQP = 40°
AB = ( 0 − x )2 + ( 3 − 0 )2
 (being of equal radius)
= | x2 + 9 | In DPOQ,
ÐOPQ + ÐOQP + ÐPOQ = 180°
BC = ( 0 − 0 )2 + ( −3 − 3 )2 40° + 40° + ÐPOQ = 180°
ÐPOQ = 180° – 80° = 100°
= | 36 |
11. Option (B) is correct.
Also, BC = AB Explanation: sec q + tan q = p...(i)
2
| x + 9 | = | 36 | is the given equation.

x2 = 27 Since, 1 + tan2 q = sec2 q

or x = ±3 3 or sec q = 1 + tan 2 θ
Co-ordinates of A and B are (± 3 )
3 , 0 and (0, 3) Put this value in (i), we get
respectively. 1 + tan 2 θ + tan q = p
8. Option (A) is correct. or 1 + tan 2 θ = p – tan q
Explanation: As PQ||AC by using basic proportionality Squaring both sides, we get
theorem,
1 + tan2 q = p2 + tan2 q – 2p tan q
BP BQ
= or 1 = p2 – 2p(tan q)
PA QC
or 1 – p2 = –2ptan q
4 5
= p2 − 1
2.4 QC or tan q =
2p

5 × 2.4
QC =
12. Option (D) is correct.
4 cos2 θ 1
QC = 3 cm Explanation: −
sin 2 θ sin 2 θ
BC = BQ + QC
= 5 + 3 = 8 cm cos2 θ − 1
= ...(i)
9. Option (B) is correct. sin 2 θ 
We know that,
Explanation: OQ = 4 cm (given)
OQ ^ PQ and OR ^ RT sin2 q + cos2 q = 1
.
(Q Radius ^ tangent) .. cos2 q – 1 = – sin2 q
Substitute value of cos2 q – 1 in equation (i)
− sin 2 θ
=–1
sin 2 θ
13. Option (A) is correct.
Explanation: Let C be the position of the kite and AC
be the length of the string.

\ ∠OQP = ∠ORP = 90°

and ∠QPR = 90° (given)
Then ∠QOR = 90°
 (By property of quadrilateral)
So, PQOR is a square in shape.
Hence, OQ = PQ = 4 cm
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In right DABC, 18. Option (B) is correct.
BC Explanation:
sin 30° =
AC
Heights of
1 80 plants 0 – 20 20 – 40 40 – 60 60 – 80 80 – 100
Þ =
2 AC (in cm)
Þ AC = 160 m Number of
14. Option (C) is correct. 2x 4 4x 8 4
plants
Explanation: Given that the perimeter of two
Cumulative
similar triangles ABC and PQR are 56 cm and 48 cm 2x 2x + 4 6x + 4 6x + 12 6x + 16
frequency
respectively.
PQ permieter of DPQR N
= Median frequency =
AB permieter of DABC 2
PQ 56 7 ( 6 x + 16 )
= =
= 2
AB 48 6
= 3x + 8
15. Option (C) is correct. Therefore, Median Class = (40 – 60)
Explanation:
N 
− cf
 2 
Median = I +  f  × h
X
Here, Median = 55
Lower limit of selected median class (l) = 40
P cumulative frequency of preceding class (cf) = (2x + 4)
O N
frequency of median class (f) = 4x
class size (h) = 20
 ( 3x + 8 ) − ( 2 x + 4 ) 
55 = 40 +   × 20
 4x 

OX is is a tangent to the circle with centre N. Thus, 20

55 – 40 = ( x + 4 ) ×
∠OXN = 90°. 4x
OXN is a right angled triangle. 5 × (x + 4)
Assume that the radius of the circle with centre N is x. 15 =
x
∴ OP = 2x 3x = x + 4
 [As the radius of the circle with centre O 2x = 4
 is twice that of the circle with centre N.]
x=2
So, ON = 2x + x = 3x
Apply Pythagorean Theorem: 19. Option (C) is correct.
ON2 = XN2 + OX2 Explanation: In case of assertion:
(3x2) = x2 + 182 In the given A.P., the last term l = 49 and common
9x2 = x2 + 324 difference d = – 8 + 11 = 3
324
x2 = 4th term from last is t4 = 49 – (4 – 1) × 3 = 40
8
\ Assertion is true.
81
x2 = In case of reason:
2
Given, a = – 1 and d = 4 – (– 1) = 5
9
x= an = – 1 + (n – 1) × 5 = 129
2
or, (n – 1)5 = 130
16. Option (C) is correct. (n – 1) = 26
Explanation: Number of balls which is neither a blue
nor a pink = Number of yellow balls = 7 n = 27
. Hence, 27th term = 129.
. . P(Getting a ball which is neither blue or pink)
7 \ Reason is false.
=
20 Hence, assertion is true but reason is false.

17. Option (B) is correct. 20. Option (A) is correct.

Explanation: Total cards (3, 4 .... 20) = 18 Explanation: Total surface area of a top
Number of even cards = 9 = Curved surface of cone + Curved surface area of
9 1 hemisphere
Probability of getting even = =
18 2 Assertion is true.
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Reason: Top is obtained by fixing the plane surface of ∴ AC = AB ½

hemisphere and cone together. The flat surface of the Now, AB is the chord of bigger circle and OQ is the
cone and hemisphere will be contact with each other perpendicular bisector of chord AB.
when they are fixed together to form the top. Reason ∴ AQ = QB
is true.
or, AB = 2AQ ½
Both assertion and reason are true and reason (R) is
or, AB = 2(5) = 10 cm
correct explanation of assertion (A).
[ Given AQ = 5 cm]
Section-B Hence, AC = 10 cm ½
21. If 6n
ends with 0 then it must have 5 as a factor.
24. (A) We have,
But, 6n = (2 × 3)n 2 sec2 q + 3 cosec2 q – 2 sin q cos q
= 2n × 3 n = 2 sec2 45° + 3 cosec2 45° – 2 sin 45° cos 45°
This shows that 2 and 3 are the only prime factors of (Given q = 45°)
6n. 1 1
= 2( 2 )2 + 3( 2 )2 − 2 ×
According to Fundamental theorem of arithmetic 2 2  1
prime factorisation of each number is unique. 2
=2×2+3×2–
So, 5 is not a factor of 6n 2
Hence, 6n can never end with the digit 0. 2 =4+6–1
= 9 1
22. ABCD is a parallelogram.
OR
Q
D C (B) Given sin q – cos q = 0
O sin q
\ =1
cos q
or tan q = 1
A B
P p  π 
or q= ∵tan 4 = 1 1
4   
AB = DC = a
4 4
Point P divides AB in the ratio 2 : 3  π  π
2 Now, sin4 q + cos4 q =  sin  +  cos 
3  4  4
AP = a , BP = a
5 5 4 4
 1   1 
Point Q divides DC in the ratio 4 : 1 =   + 
4 1  2  2
DQ = a , CQ = a
5 5 1 1
= +
∆APO ~ ∆CQO [AA similarity] 4 4
AP PO AO 2 1
\ = =  1 = =  1
CQ QO CO 4 2
2 25. (A)
AP a
= 5 Y
CQ 1
a
5
2
=
1
1 B
⇒ OC = OA  1 X′ X
2 O

23. C

A
Y′

In ∆OAB,
OA = OB [Equal radii]
∴ ∠OBA = ∠OAB = 45°
 ½
Now, in ∆OCB
Here, AC and AB are the tangents from external OC
sin B =  1
point A to smaller circle. OB
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OC x.
sin 45° = 28. (A) Let the fraction be
7 y
1 OC
= x+3 2
2 7 \ = ...(1) 1
y 3
7
OC =
2 x 1
and = ...(2) 1
y −1 2
7 2
OC = cm 1 Solving (1) and (2) to get x = 7, y = 15
2
OR 7
\ Required fraction is . 1
(B) 15
[CBSE Marking Scheme, 2019]
A
C OR

O Topper Answer, 2020

P
E
(B)
B D

P is an external point and PA and PB are drawn. Then

PA = PB = 10 cm.
C, D are also external point, therefore
DE = DB
CA = CE 1
Now, perimeter of ∆PCD = PC + CD + PD
= PC + CE + ED + PD
= (PC + AC) + (BD + PD)
= PA + PB
= 2PA
= 2 × 10 cm
= 20 cm 1

Section-C
26. The original rectangular arrangement, there are 8
pens in each row and 12 pens in each column. 1
The remaining number of pens = 9 rows and 6
columns or 54 pens. ½
The prime factorisation of 54 = 2 × 33 1
Hence, all the possible values of p = 2 or 3. ½
27. Let one root of equation = a, other root = 3a
Given, x2 + 12x – k = 0
Here, a = 1, b = 12 and c = – k
 [On comparing with ax2 + bx + c =0]
−b
Sum of roots = a + b= = −12 1
a  3

a + 3a = – 12
4a = – 12 29. (A) ∠ACP + ∠ACB = 180°
a = – 3 1  (Straight line angle)
Product of Roots = ab = a × 3a = – k \ ∠ACP = 110° ½
3a2 = – k In DAPC,
3(–3)2 = – k ∠CAP + ∠APC + ∠ACP = 180°
27 = – k 1  (Angle sum property)
Thus, value of k = – 27 ∠CAP = 180° – (110° + 30°)
= 40° ½
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∠OAP = 90° ½ Let ABCD be a parallelogram circumscribing a circle.

 (Tangent is perpendicular to the radius To prove: ABCD is a rhombus.
 through the point of contact) i.e., To prove AB = BC = CD = DA
∠OAP = ∠PAC + ∠OAC Proof: We know that, the tangents to a circle from an
90° = 40° + ∠OAC
external point are equal in lengths.
So, ∠OAC = 50° ½
\ AM = AP, BM = BN,
CO = CN and DO = DP
On adding all the above equations, we get
AM + BM + CO + DO = AP + BN + CN + DP
Þ(AM + BM) + (CO + DO) = (AP + PD) + (BN + NC)
Þ AB + CD = AD + BC...(i)
Given, ABCD is a parallelogram
\ AB = CD and BC = AD...(ii)
[ Opposite sides of a parallelogram are equal]
Then, from eqs. (i) and (ii), we get
2AB = 2BC
Þ AB = BC...(iii)
Join OC
From eqs. (ii) and (iii), we get
In DOAC,
AB = BC = CD = DA
OA = OC (equal radii)
\ ∠OAC = ∠OCA = 50° Hence, ABCD is a rhombus.
 Hence Proved 3
 (Angle opposite to equal side) 1 + sec A sin 2 A
So, ∠OCB = 70° – 50° 30. =
sec A 1 − cos A
= 20° ½
1 + sec A
In DOCB, LHS =
sec A
OB = OC (equal radii)
1
\ ∠OBC = ∠OCB = 20° 1+
 (Angle opposite to equal sides) = cos A
1
Thus, ∠OBC = 20° ½
cos A
OR cos A + 1 cos A
= × = cos A + 1 ...(i) 1
(B) cos A 1
2
sin A
RHS =
1 − cos A
1 − cos2 A
=
1 − cos A
(1 + cos A )(1 − cos A )
=
1 − cos A
= 1 + cos A...(ii)
From (i) and (ii),
LHS = RHS Hence Proved. 2

31. Class Interval Mid-point (x) Frequency (f) d=x–A fd

0–5 2.5 8 – 10 – 80
5 – 10 7.5 7 –5 – 35
10 – 15 12.5 = A 10 0 0
15 – 20 17.5 13 5 65
20 – 25 22.5 12 10 120
Sf = 50 Sfd = 70 1
Here, assumed mean, A = 12.5
Sfd Section-D
Now, Mean = A +  1 32. (A) Given:
Sf
70 S7 = 182
= 12.5 + a4
50 1
=
= 12.5 + 1.4 a17 5

= 13.9 1 We know that,
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n Given that since the zeroes are distinct prime

Sn = [ 2 a + (n − 1)d ] 1
numbers, then the zeroes of g (x) as 2 and 19. 1
2 
7 152
182 = [ 2 a + 6d ] Therefore, the value of p = = 4 . ½
2 38
182 × 2 (ii) Now, the sum of zeroes is:
= 2a + 6d −q
7 2 + 19 =  1
4
26 × 2 = 2(a +3d)
⇒ q = – 84 1
26 = a + 3d  ...(i)
Also, an = a + (n – 1)d 34. (A) Given, Radius of cylinder = 3.5 cm
a4 = a + 3d Height of cylinder = 10 cm
a17 = a + 16d 1 Total surface area of article
a4 a + 3d = Curved surface area of cylinder
=  + Curved surface area of two hemisphere 1
a17 a + 16d

1 a + 3d
=
5 a + 16d
a + 16d = 5a + 15d 1
d = 4a...(ii)
Substitute value of equation (ii) in (i)
a + 3d = 26
a + 3 × 4a = 26
13a = 26
a = 2 1
So, d = 4a = 4 × 2 = 8 1
Therefore, A.P. will be Now, curved surface area of cylinder
2, 10, 18, 26 ............ = 2prh
OR = 2 × p × 3.5 × 10
(B) Given = 70p 1
Sq = 63q – 3q2 Surface area of a hemisphere
\ S1 = 63 × 1 – 3 × 12 = 2pr2
= 63 – 3 = 60 = 24.5p 1
S2 = 63 × 2 – 3 × 22
Hence, total surface area of article
= 126 – 12 = 114 1
= 70p + 2(24.5p)
Now, a1 = Sum of first term
= 70p + 49p
a1 = 60
= 119p
a2 = Difference of S2 and S1
22
a2 = 114 – 60 = 54 1 = 119 ×
7
Common difference (d)
= a2 – a 1 = 374 cm2 2
= 54 – 60 OR
=–6 (B) Given, l = 30 cm, b = 40 cm, h = 115 cm
Now, ap = – 60
The volume of the box = l × b × h = 138000 cm3 1
a + (p – 1)d = – 60
Given, r = 3.5 cm and h = 12 cm
60 + (p – 1) (– 6) = – 60 1
The volume of the ice - cream cone = πr2 h
(p – 1) (– 6) = – 120 3
= 154 cm 3 1
p – 1 = 20 1
p = 21 1 Also, volume of hemisphere = πr2= 89.83 cm3 1
3
Thus, value of p = 21 The volume of 1 serving of dessert = (volume of cone)
Now, a11 = a + (11 – 1)d
+ (volume of hemisphere) = 243.83 cm3.
= 60 + 10 × (– 6)
Rounds the volume of 1 serving off to 244 cm3. 1
= 60 – 60
= 0 2 Therefore, the approximate number of desserts that
152 138000
33. (i) We have, Product of zeroes = p can be served = = 565.57.  1
 ½ 244
Also, the prime factorisation of 152 = 23 × 19.
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35.

Topper Answer, 2017

H
Section-E 3 =
100
36. (i) If q = 45° and b = 15°
H = 100 3 m...(i)
Then, in right DACB,
BC If b = 30°, then q – b = 60° – 30° = 30°
tan q = So, in DADB,
AB
BD
BC tan 30° =
1= [ tan 45° = 1] AB
100 
1 h
⇒ BC = 100 m ...(i) =
3 100
In right DDAB,
100
DB Þ h= m...(ii)
tan (q – b) = 3
AB
DB H 100 3
tan 30° = = × 3 = 3 m 2
h 100
100
1 OR
DB
= When q = 45°
3 100
H
100 Height Þ tan 45° =
BD = ...(ii) 100
3 
H
BC = BD + DC 1=
100
\ DC = BC – BD
H = 100 m
 100 
=  100 −  m When q = 30°
3 Height = 100 m

(From (i) and (ii)) 1 Base = ?
(ii) In DABC H
tan 30° =
If q = 60° AB
BC 1 100
then, tan 60° = =
AB 3 AB
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AB = 100 3 38. (i) Let the height of the conical section to be h cm.
Radius of the cylindrical section = Radius of the
= 100 × 1.732
h
AB = 173.2 m 1 conical section = cm ½
Thus, difference between original spot and new spot 2
= 173.2 – 100 = 73 m (approx) 1 The volume of the conical section
2
(iii) Distance covered by arrow to burst second ballon = 1 h πh 2
AD. = × π×  × h = cm 3  ½
3 2 12
\ In right DABD,
3
BD The volume of the cylindrical section = h 3 cm 3 ½
sin 30° = (Q q – b = 30°) 8
AD 3h
Where the height of the cylinder is given by cm.
1 100 1 2
= ×
2 3 AD Volume of cylindrical section : Volume of the conical
200 section
AD = m 1 3 h 3
3 = h 3 :
8 12
37. (i) The ratio between main-gate & mall : mall & hotel 3 1
= :
Þ2:1 2 3
Þ m:n=2:1 = 9 : 2 ½
Co-ordinates of main gate (x1, y1) = (4, 17) OR
Co-ordinates of hotel (x2, y2) = (–2, 5)
Volume of the wood in the horizontal wooden planks
mx 2 + nx1
x co-ordinate of mall’s location = = Volume of the wood in the horizontal wooden
m+n
planks
 [By using section formula] = 2 × volume of each horizontal wooden plank
2 × ( −2 ) + 1 × 4 −4 + 4 = 2 × (105 × 45 × 2)
x= = =0 1 = 18900 cm3 ½
2+1 3 
The height of the vertical wooden planks
(ii) Coordinates of water tank (x1, y1) = (10, 9)
Coordinates of school (x2, y2) = (22, 14) = Total height of the bench – height of the seat –
According to distantce formula 2(thickness of the horizontal wooden plank)
= 50 – 6 – 4
d= ( x 2 − x 1 ) 2 + ( y 2 − y1 ) 2 1
 = 40 cm ½
( 22 − 10 )2 + (14 − 9 )2 Volume of wood in the vertical wooden planks =
=
Volume of wood in the vertical wooden planks
= 12 2 + 5 2 = 2 × volume of each horizontal plank = 2 × (40 × 2
144 + 25
× 45) = 7200 cm3  ½
= Weight of the wood in the frame = Weight of the
= 169 wood in the frame
= 13 units = 0.5 × (total volume of the wood in the planks)
Thus, shortest distance between the water tank and = 0.5 × (18900 + 7200)
school = 13 units. 1 = 13050 grams or 13.05 kg ½
OR (ii) The volume of the spherical part of the ball =
According to distance formula shortest distance 4 3 4
between school and police station r = (30)3 = 36000π cm3 (or 113040 cm3)
3 3 d
= ( 22 − 22 )2 + (7 − 14 )2  [Since, r = = 30 cm] ½
2
= 0 2 + ( −7 2 ) 113040
The total time taken to deflate the ball = =
18000
= 49
6.28 minutes = 6 minutes (Approx.) ½
= 7 units
And, distance between school and water tank = 13 (iii) By equating the volumes of cylinder and cone, we
units (Calculated above) get
1
Thus, difference between them = 6 units. 2 πr2 H = πr2h ½
(iii) Let co-ordinates of Fire station be (x, y). Bus stand is 3
the mid point of main gate and Fire station. where H is the height of cylinder, h is the height of
\ By using mid-point formula we can get cone and r is the radius.
4+x 17 + y h
4= and 9 = ⇒ H=
2 2 3
8 – 4 = x and 8 – 17 = y 1
⇒ Height of the cylinder = × (height of cone)
x = 4 and y = 1 3
Thus, coordinates of Fire station (4, 1). 1 Thus, statement is false. ½

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 SOLUTIONS
Sample Question Paper-5
MATHEMATICS (STANDARD)

Section-A Þ
3
=
1
≠
−1
2k − 1 k −1 −( 2 k + 1)
1.
Option (D) is correct.
Explanation: Let us take an example of different 3 1 1 1
Either = or ≠
powers of 5. 2k − 1 k −1 k −1 2k + 1
As, 51 = 5
Þ 3k – 3 = 2k – 1 or 2k + 1 ≠ k – 1
52 = 25
53 = 125 Þ k = 2 or k ≠ –2
54 = 625 ……. Hence, the value of k is 2.
It is clear from above example that 5n will always
4. Option (B) is correct.
end with 5.
Explanation: Given: 2x2 + kx + 2 = 0
Similarly, 6n will always end with 6.
Comparing above equation with ax2 + bx + c = 0,
So, 5n + 6n will always end with 5 + 6 = 11
a = 2, b = k and c = 2
Also, 2 (5n + 6n) will always end with 2 × 11 = 22
Condition for equal roots is:
i.e., it will always end with 2.
D=0
[CBSE Marking Scheme, 2021]
i.e., b2 – 4ac = 0
2. Option (C) is correct. Substituting the values of a, b and c, we get
Explanation: Given polynomial is 293x2 – 293x k2 – 4 × 2 × 2 = 0
⇒ 293x(x – 1) Þ k2 – 16 = 0
⇒ 293x(x – 1) = 0 Þ [(k) – (4)2] = 0
2
Either, 293x = 0 Þ x = 0
Þ (k + 4) (k – 4) = 0
or, x–1=0Þx=1
Þ k = 4 or – 4.
Hence, it has two zeroes.
5. Option (B) is correct
Commonly Made Error Explanation: First term, a1 = 6

Second term, a2 = 24 = 2 6
Students often make mistakes in analysing the
zeroes as they get confused by the different Common difference = 2 6 − 6
terms.
= 6 ( 2 − 1) = 6

Next term of A.P. is = Third term + common difference

Answering Tip
= 54 + 6
Understand the different cases for zeroes.
= 3 6+ 6
3. Option (D) is correct. = 4 6 = 96
Explanation: 3x + y = 1 ...(i) 6. Option (B) is correct
and (2k – 1) x + (k – 1) y = 2k + 1 ...(ii) Explanation: Length of the resulting cuboid = 12 cm
Comparing eq. (i) with a1x + b1y + c1 = 0 and eq. (ii) Breadth of the resulting cuboid = 6 cm
with a2x + b2y + c2 = 0, we get And the height of the resulting cuboid = 6 cm
a1 = 3, a2 = 2k – 1, b1 = 1, b2 = k – 1, c1 = – 1 and The total surface area of the cuboid is = 2(lb + bh + lh)
c2 = –(2k + 1)
= 2 (12 × 6 + 6 × 6 + 12 × 6)
Since, system is inconsistent, then
= 2 ( 72 + 36 + 72)
a1 b c
= 1 ≠ 1 = 2 × 180
a2 b2 c2
= 360 cm2
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7. Option (C) is correct. Now, in DOQP,

ÐOQP + ÐQOP + ÐOPQ = 180°
Topper Answer, 2020 90° + y + x = 180°
Þ x + y = 90°
11. Option (A) is correct.
Explanation:
1 1
=
sin θ cos θ
tan θ + cot θ +
cos θ sin θ
1
=
sin 2 θ + cos2 θ
cos θ sin θ
cos θ sin θ
=
sin 2 θ + cos2 θ
= cos q sin q
 [Q sin2 q + cos2 q = 1]
12. Option (A) is correct
8. Option (B) is correct Explanation: Let radius of the circle be r.
Explanation: As PQ || BC by using basic proportionality Given, perimeter of circle = Area of circle
theorem, 2πr = πr2
AP AQ 2=r
= ∴ r = 2 units
PB QC
4 8 13. Option (A) is correct.
Þ = Explanation: Given,
6 QC
8×6 C
Þ QC =
4
Þ QC = 12 cm
Now, AC = AQ + QC
= 8 + 12 = 20 cm
9. Option (A) is correct. A B
5
Explanation: Area of the shaded region = × Area 15
9 Given, tan q =
of circle
8
θ 5
πr 2 = πr 2 15
360° 9 \ sin q = ...(i)
17 
360°× 5
θ= Let height of the kite,
9
BC = x m
θ = 200°
x
Now, sin q = ...(ii)
∴ Angle of the unshaded region = 360° – Angle of 85
shaded region
From equations, (i) and (ii),
= 360° – 200°
15 x
= 160° =
17 85
Now,
 x = 75 m
Length of minor arc =  2 r
360 14. Option (A) is correct
160° Explanation: Here, OQ = 7 cm and OP = 25 cm
= × 12 π
360°
Q
16 π
= cm
3
10. Option (B) is correct
Explanation: P
O
Here, ÐOQP= 90° (angle between
 radius and tangent)
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In DPQO, 19. Option (A) is correct.

OP2 = OQ2 + PQ2 Explanation: For assertion,
(25)2 = (7)2 + PQ2 Diameter
Radius of tent (r) = =7m
625 = 49 + PQ2 2
PQ2 = 625 – 49 and height (h) = 24 m
PQ2 = 576
\ Slant height of the tent = h2 + r 2
PQ = 24 cm
15. Option (D) is correct. = ( 24 )2 + (7 )2
Explanation: Let ÐBAP be a and ÐABP be b and = 576 + 49 = 25 m.
tangent at a contact point P cut AB at D.
So, the assertion is true.
A For reason:
B
Surface area of 10 tents = prl × 10
22
= × 7 × 25 × 10
7
P
 (Calculated above, l = 25 m)
= 5500 m2.
and ÐAPB= a + b So, reason is also true.
In DAPB, Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation
ÐBAP + ÐAPB + ÐPBA = 180° of A.
 (Angle sum property of a triangle) 20. Option (C) is correct.
a + (a + b) + b = 180° Explanation: In case of assertion:
2(a + b) = 180°
Þ a + b = 90°
f(x) = kx2 + x + k
So, ÐAPB= 90°  [Here, a = k, b = 1, c = k]
2
For equal roots b – 4ac = 0
16. Option (B) is correct.
Explanation: Total balls = 5 + n ⇒ (1)2 – 4(k)(k) = 0
5 ⇒ 4 k2 = 1
Probability of drawing red ball, P(R) = 1
5+n ⇒ k2 =
n 4
Probability of drawing green ball, P(G) = 1
5+n ⇒   k=±
2
Given, P(G) = 3P(R)
n 5 \ Assertion is true.
= 3×
\ 5+n 5+n In case of reason:
or, n= 15 All the zeroes of cubic polynomial are positive only
17. Option (B) is correct. when all the constants a, b and c are negative.
Explanation: Total number of outcomes = 6 × 6 = 36 \ Reason is false.
Number of favourable outcome are (2, 6); (3, 4); Thus, assertion is true but reason is false.
(4, 3); (6, 2) = 4
4 1 Section-B
\ Probability = =
36 9 2 45 + 3 20 2 9×5+3 4×5
21. =
18. Option (C) is correct. 2 5 2 5
Explanation:
2×3 5 +3×2 5
Marks No. of students fi Þ
=
2 5
0 – 10 3–0=3 3 6 5+6 5
10 – 20 12 – 3 = 9 9 Þ =
2 5
20 – 30 27 – 12 = 15 15
(6 + 6) 5
30 – 40 57 – 27 = 30 30 Þ =
2 5
40 – 50 75 – 57 = 18 18
12 5
50 – 60 80 – 75 = 5 5 Þ = =6
2 5
Modal class has maximum frequency (30) in class which is a rational number. 2
30 – 40.
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22. Given: Þ q = 45° 1

A Now, tan2 q + cot2 q – 2
= tan2 45° + cot2 45° – 2
= (1)2 + (1)2 – 2
D

=1+1–2
= 0 1
E 5
25. (A) Area of sector OAPB =
36
times the area of
B circle
C
x 5
\ pr2 × = pr2
∠DEB = ∠ACB = 90° 360 o 36
∠ABC = 90° – ∠DBE x 5
Also, ∠BDE = 90° – ∠DBE or, =
360 o
36
⇒ ∠ABC = ∠BDE
or, x = 50° 2
So, ∆BDE ~ ∆ABC [By AA Similarity] 1
BE DE [CBSE Marking Scheme, 2012]
Thuse, =
AC BC
BE AC OR
= 1
DE BC (B)
23. Given, OP bisect the chord AD.
\ OP ⊥ AD
So, ÐOPC = 90° and ÐB = 90° O

A B

Given, radius of a circle,

OA = OB = 6 cm
 (assuming in figure) 1
and central angle q = ÐAOB = 30°
By using formula,
Area of the sector of a circle

= ×  r2
ÐBOP = 180° – 60° = 120° 1 360°
Now, in quad. BOPC, applying angle sum property 30°
= × 3.14 × 6 × 6
ÐP + ÐB + ÐO + ÐC = 360° 360°
or, 90° + 90° + 120° + ÐC = 360° = 9.42 cm2 1
or, ÐC = 360° – 300° = 60° 1
5 1
24. (A) We have, 2
+ 2
– cot2 45° + 2 sin2 90° Commonly Made Error
cot 30° sin 60°
5 1 Some students used incorrect formula for
= + − (1)2 + 2(1)2  1
( 3 )2  3  2 area of sector and some made mistakes in
  calculations.
 2 
5 4 9
= + − 1 + 2 = + 1 Answering Tip
3 3 3
= 3 + 1
Remember the formula of area of sector and
= 4 1
the concept of angle subtended at the centre.
OR
(B) Given, sin q = cos q
sin q Section-C
\ =1
cos q 26. Number of students in each group subject to the
Þ tan q = 1 given condition = HCF (60, 84, 108) ½
Þ tan q = tan 45° HCF (60, 84, 108) = 12 ½
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60 Therefore, the difference between the factors is

Number of groups in Music = =5 ½ always 8.
12
84 29. (A)
Number of groups in Dance = =7 ½
12 Q
108
Number of groups in Handicrafts = =9 ½
12
A 30°
Total number of rooms required = 5+7+9 = 21 ½ B P
27. Given, (x + 4)2 = 3(7x – 4)
Þ x2 + 16 + 8x = 21x – 12
Þ x2 – 13x + 28 = 0 1
Comparing with ax2 + bx + c = 0, we get ∠BQP = ∠BAQ
a = 1, b = – 13 and c = 28 1 (∠s in alternate segment are equal)
Discriminant= b2 – 4ac ⇒ ∠BQP = 30° ...(i) ½
= (–13)2 – 4 × 1 × 28 ( ∠BAQ = 30° given)
= 169 – 112 = 57 1 As AB is a diameter, AQB is a semicircle.
28. (A) Let the speed of the car 1 from A be x km/h ∠AQB = 90°
and speed of the car 2 from B be y km/h. (angle in semicircle = 90°) ½
Same direction: From fig.
Distance covered by car 1 = 80 + (distance covered ∠AQP = ∠AQB + ∠BQP
by car 2) ∠AQB = 90° + 30°
Þ 8x = 80 + 8y = 120° ½
Þ 8x – 8y = 80 In ∆AQP,
Þ x – y = 10 ...(i) ½ ⇒ ∠QPA +∠BAQ +∠AQP = 180°
Opposite direction: ⇒ ∠QPA + 30° + 120° = 180°
Distance covered by car 1 + distance covered by car 2 ⇒ ∠QPA = 180° – (30° + 120°)
= 80 km ⇒ ∠QPA = 30° ...(ii) ½
4 4 From (i) and (ii), we get
x + y = 80
3 3 ∠BQP = ∠QPB = 30°

Therefore, QB = BP 1
Þ x + y = 60 ...(ii) ½
OR
Adding eqs. (i) and (ii), we get
(B)
2x = 70
x = 35 P
Substituting x = 35 in eq. (i),
y = 25
\ Speed of the car 1 from A = 35 km/h 1 T
and speed of the car 2 from B = 25 km/h 1 O
OR
(B) The expression 4x – 12 + x2 can be rewritten in a
more standard quadratic form: Q
x2 + 4x – 12 1
2 ∠TPQ = θ
To factorise x + 4x – 12, we need to find two numbers
∠TPO = 90° [Angle between the tangent and the
that multiply to –12 (the constant term) and add to 4
radius at the point of contact] ½
(the coefficient of x).
∠OPQ = 90° – θ
The numbers 6 and –2 satisfy these conditions
TP = TQ ½
because:
[Tangent to a circ;e from an external point]
6 × (–2) = –12 and 6 + (–2) = 4
∠TPQ = ∠TQP = θ ½
Therefore, we can factorise the quadratic expression
as: [Angle opposite to equal sides of a triangle]
= x2 + 4x – 12 In ∆PQT, ∠PQT + ∠QPT +∠PTQ = 180°
= (x – 2)(x + 6)  [Angle sum property] 1
The factors of the expression are (x – 2)(x + 6). 1 θ + θ +∠PQT = 180° – 2θ
The difference between these factors is: ∠PTQ = 2(90° – θ)
= (x + 6) – (x – 2) ∠PTQ = 2∠OPQ ½
=x+6–x+2
= 8 1
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30. Given , 1+ sin2 θ = 3 sin θ cos θ 2 tan2 θ – 3 tan θ + 1 = 0 1

If tan θ = x, then the equation becomes
Dividing both the sides by cos2 θ. 2x2 – 3x + 1 = 0
1 ⇒ (x – 1) (2x – 1) = 0
 tan 2  = 3 tan θ
cos2  1
x = 1 or
sec2 θ + tan2 θ = 3 tan θ 1 2
1 + tan2 θ + tan2 θ = 3 tan θ 1
tan θ = 1 or  1
1 + 2 tan2 θ = 3 tan θ 2

31.

Toppers Answer, 2019

Section-D
32. (A) Let AB be the tower C is the position of first car and D is the position of second car.
CD is the distance between two cars.
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A E

60°
A D
30°
7m
B D C
 1 30°
B C
In right DABC,
AB
tan 30° = BC = 7 3 m 1
BC
Since, BC = AD
1 75
= So, AD = 7 3 m
3 BD + x In right DADE,
\ BD + x= 75 3 ...(i) 1 DE
tan 60° =
In right DABD, AD
AB DE
tan 60° =
BD 3 =
7 3
75 \ DE = 21 cm 1
3 =
BD Hence, EC = CD + ED
75 = 7 + 21
BD = m ...(ii) 1 = 28 cm 2
3 
Thus, height of the tower is 28 m.
From eqs. (i) and (ii), we get
75
+ x = 75 3
3 Commonly Made Error
75
Þ x = 75 3 − Sometimes students get confused between the
3
concepts of angle of elevation and depression.
75 3
Þ x = 75 3 −
3
 1 Answering Tip
Þ x = 75 3  1 − 
 3
Understand the difference between the angles
2
Þ x = 75 3 × of elevation and depression. Do practice more
3 problems of length and distance to avoid
150 mistakes in drawing the figure.
Þ x=
3
150 33. Any point on the Y-axis is P(0, y). 1
Þ x=
1.73 Let P divides AB in k :1 1
Þ x = 86.705
Þ x = 86.71 m 2
OR
(B) Let AB be the building of height 7 m and EC be the 5k − 1
height of the tower. Þ 0=
A is the point from where elevation of tower is 60° k +1
and the angle of depression of its foot is 30°. 1
Þ k = i.e., 1 : 5 1
EC = DE + CD 5
6
Also, CD = AB = 7 m and BC = AD 1 −6 k − 4 − −4
Þ y= = 5 -26 -13
In right DABC, 1 = = 1
k +1 6 3
AB +1
tan 30° = 5
BC  −13 
Þ P is  0 , . 1
1 7  3 
=
3 BC [CBSE Marking Scheme, 2019]
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34. (A) Let first term of two A.P. = a Concludes that in either of the above cases, only a
Common difference = d1 and d2 boy either from class 7 or class 8 could have been
Then, d1= d2 + 4 (given) 1 2
selected with the probability . 2
T124 = a + 123d1...(i) 3
T42 = a + 41d2...(ii) 1 Section-E
Equating (i) and (ii) we get
a + 123d1 = a + 41d2 1 36. (i) Let the fixed charge for two days be `x and
a + 123(d2 + 4) = a + 41d2 (From above) additional charge be `y per day.
a + 123d2 + 492 = a + 41d2 As Radhika has taken book for 4 days.
123d2 – 41d2 = – 492 It means that Radhika will pay fixed charge for first
82d2 = – 492 two days and pays additional charges for next two
days.
d2 = – 6 1
Subsitute d2 in d1 = d2 + 4 we get x + 2y = 16. 1
d1 = – 6 + 4 (ii) Let the fixed charge for two days be `x and additional
charge be `y per day.
d1 = – 2 1
It means that Amruta will pay fixed charge for first
Thus set of possible values of common difference is
two days and pays additional charges for next four
d1 = – 2 and d2 = – 6.
days.
OR
x + 4y = 22. 1
(B) Tn= a + (n – 1)d
(iii) From solutions of (i) and (ii),
\ T20= a + (20 – 1)d
x + 2y = 16 ...(i)
= a + 19d...(i) 1
x + 4y = 22 ...(ii)
T10 = a + (10 – 1)d
Subtracting (ii) from (i), we get
= a + 9d...(ii) 1
y = 3 and put this value of x in (i), we get x = 10.
According to Huner statement
Therefore, fixed charge x = `10. 2
T20 = 2(T10) 1
a + 19d = 2(a + 9d) OR
a + 19d = 2a + 18d From above solution, we get
19d – 18d = 2a – a y=3
d=a 1 Therefore, additional charges, y = `3. 2
So, Huner’s statement is correct only when a = d 7
37. (i) Radius of semi-circle (r) = = 3.5 units
but not for Any A.P. 1 2
35. (i) Assumes the students who participated from Circumference of semi-circle = pr
from class 6 were Gl and G2, class 7 were Bl and B2 22
and class 8 were G3 and B3 and Gl was selected for = × 3.5
7
Solo 1.
The possible outcomes on selecting 2 students out of = 11 units
the remaining students are \ Perimeter of parking area
{(G2, B1), (G2, B2), (G2, G3), (G2, B3), (B1, B2), (B1, = circumference of semi-circle
G3), (B1, B3), (B2, G3), (B2, B3), (G3, B3)}  + diameter of semi-circle
The probability of NOT selecting both girls or both = 11 + 7
4 = 18 units 1
boys for the Duet 1 = 1 – = 0.6 1½
10 pr 2
(ii) Area of parking =
(ii) The desired outcomes of the possible outcomes from 2
step 1 for Duet 1 = {(B1, G3), (B2, G3)} 22 1
The probability of selecting one girl and one boy for = × × ( 3.5)2
7 2
Duet 1 such that only one student was left in each
= 11 × 0.5 × 3.5
2
class = = 0.2 1½ = 19.25 unit2
10
Area of quadrants = 2 × area of one quadrant
(iii) Either (B1, G3) or (B2, G3) were selected for Duet 1,
the remaining in the group would have been: πr12
= 2×
Either 4
Class 6: G2 22 1
Class 7: B2 = 2× × × ( 2 )2
7 4
Class 8: B3
 [Q r1 = 2 units]
Or,
Class 6: G2 = 6.285 unit2
Class 7: B1 Thus, Total area = 19.25 + 6.285
Class 8: B3 = 25.535 unit2 2
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OR Þ 25x= 200
Area of playground= length × breadth Þ x= 8 m 1
= 14 × 7 (ii) By using scale factor method,
= 98 unit2 Height of pillar in the actual water tower
Area of parking = 19.25 unit2 40
 [calculated above] = × 75
100
\ Ratio of playground : Ratio of parking area
= 30 m 2
= 98 : 19.25
OR
9800
= By using scale factor method,
1925
The ratio of two corresponding sides in similar
56 figures is called the scale factor.
=
11 \ If the side of the actual water reservoir = 2.5 then
Thus, required ratio is 56 : 11. 2 its volume
(iii) We know that, = 2.5 × 2.5 × 2.5 m3
Perimeter of parking area = 18 units = 15.625 m3 2
Also, Perimeter of playground = 2(l + b) (iii) Let the shadow of a tree = x m, then
= 2(14 + 7)
Height of the water tower
= 2 × 21
= 42 units Height of the tree
Thus, total perimeter of parking area and playground Shadow of water tower
= 18 + 42 – 7 =
Shadow of the tree
= 53 units
40 30
Hence, Total cost= ` 2 × 53 = ` 106 1 =
38. (i) Let the height of the tree be x m, then 3 x

Height of the water tower 30 × 4

x=
Height of the tree 40
Shadow of water tower x=3m
=
Shadow of the tree Thus shadow of a tree = 3m 1
40 25
Þ =
x 5
nnn