DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL MATHURA ROAD

ASSIGNMENT BOOKLET 2025 – 26

Class: X
Mathematics

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS

S.NO. CONTENT PAGE NO.

1 TERM WISE SYLLABUS 3

2 COURSE STRUCTURE 4

3 FORTNIGHTLY BREAK UP 5–6

4 Chapter 1 – Real Numbers 6 – 10

5 Chapter 2 - Polynomials 11 - 16

6 Chapter 3 – Pairs of Linear Equations in Two variables 17 – 22

7 Chapter 4 - Quadratic Equations 23 – 29

8 Chapter 5 – Arithmetic Progression 30 – 34

9 Chapter 6 - Triangles 35 – 44

10 Chapter 7 – Coordinate Geometry 45 – 49

11 Chapter 8 – Introduction to Trigonometry 50 – 55

12 Chapter – 9 Some Applications Of Trigonometry 56 – 63

13 Chapter 10 - Circles 64 – 72

Chapter 11 – Area Related To Circles 73 – 79

14
15 Chapter 12 - Surface Area and Volumes 80 – 85

16 Chapter 13 - Statistics 86 – 94

17 Chapter 14 - Probability 95 – 103

18 COMPETATIVE CORNER 104 – 130

19 Previous Year Papers and Sample Question Paper 131 – 348

20 Suggested URL’s 349

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 TERMWISE SYLLABUS
Periodic Test - 1
Syllabus
Chapter – 1 and 2

Pre Mid Term Exam

Syllabus
Chapter – 1, 2, 3, 4, 6 and 14

Periodic Test - 2
Syllabus
Chapter – 5 (Till Ex 5.2) and 8

Mid Term Exam

Syllabus
Chapter – 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8,13 and 14

Periodic Test - 3
Syllabus
Chapter – 9 and11

Pre-Board Exams
Syllabus
Chapter – 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10,11,12,13 and14

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INTERNAL ASSESMENT 20
MARKS
Pen and paper and Multiple Assessment (5 + 5) 10
Marks
Portfolio 5
Marks
Lab Practical ( Lab activities to be done from the prescribed books) 5
Marks

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 FORTNIGHTLY BREAKUP
CLASS X (Session 2025-26)

S. Fortnight Topic Assignment/ Weekly Test

No Dates
1 17th March – Chapter 1- Real Numbers
31st March Chapter 2 – Polynomials
2 Chapter 3 - Pair of Linear Assignment 1
1st April - Equations in Two Variables CH - 1 and Ch - 2
17th April UPLOADED ON 08/04/2025
3 21st April - Chapter 6 - Triangles Periodic Test 1
2nd May Date: 21/4/2025
Syllabus: Ch – 1 and Ch - 2
4 5th May – Chapter 4 - Quadratic Equations
16th May
5 19thMay – Chapter 13 – Probability
22nd May (BLOCK TEACHING)
6 10th July - Chapter 8 - Introduction to
25th July Trigonometry
7 28th July - Chapter 5 - Arithmetic Progression Assignment 2
8th Aug CH – 5 (Till Ex 5.2)
and Ch - 8
UPLOADED ON 29/7/2025
8 11th August - Chapter 13 - Statistics Periodic Test 2
29th August Date: 11/8/2025
Syllabus: Ch – 5 (Till ex 5.2),
Ch - 8
9 15th Sept - Chapter 9 - Some Applications of
29th Sept Trigonometry
Chapter 11 - Areas Related to
Circles
10 6th Oct - Chapter 7 - Coordinate Geometry Assignment 3
17th Oct CH - 9 and Ch -11
UPLOADED ON 7/10/2025
Periodic Test 3
Date: 17/10/2025
Syllabus:
Ch - 9, CH - 11
11 27th Oct - Chapter10 – Circles
20th Nov Chapter 12 -
Surface Areas and Volumes
12 4th Dec - Revision and Discussing CBSE
12th Dec Sample papers

“SUBJECT TO CHANGE”

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 Chapter 1
Real Numbers
Multiple Choice Questions

1. The LCM of two numbers is 1200. Which of the following cannot be their HCF?
(a) 600 (b) 500 (c) 400 (d) 200
2. If n=2³ × 3⁴ × 5⁴ × 7, then the number of consecutive zeros in n , where n is a natural
number, is
(a) 2 (b) 3 (c) 4 (d) 7
3. If HCF (26, 169) = 13, then LCM (26, 169) =
(a) 26 (b) 52 (c) 338 (d) 13
4. The LCM of 2³ × 3² and 2² × 3³ is
(a) 2³ (b) 3³ (c) 2³ × 3³ (d) 2² ×3²
5. HCF of two positive integers is always
(a) a multiple of their LCM (b) divisible by their LCM
(c) a factor of their LCM (d) none of these
6. Mira is very health conscious and avoids fast food, cakes, ice creams etc. On her birthday
she decided to serve fruits to her friend guests. She had 60 bananas and 36 apples which are
to be distributed equally among all.
(i) How many maximum guests Mira can invite?
(a) 6 (b) 96 (c) 12 (d) 180
(ii) How many apples will each guests get?
(a) 6 (b) 4 (c) 5 (d) 3
(iii) How many bananas will each guest get?
(a) 4 (b) 5 (c) 3 (d) 6
(iv) If Mira also decides to distribute 42 mangoes, how many maximum guests she can
invite?
(a) 6 (b) 8 (c) 180 (d) 12
(iv) How many total fruits will each guest get?
(a) 25 (b) 17 (c) 18 (d) 23
7. The largest number which divides 70 and 125, leaving remainders 5 and 8, respectively, is
(a) 13 (b) 65 (c) 875 (d) 1750
8. If a= 2³ × 3, b= 2 × 3 × 5, c= 3ⁿ × 5 and LCM(a,b,c)= 2³ × 3² × 5, then n =
(a) 1 (b) 2 (c) 3 (d) 4
9. If the LCM of two prime number p and q (p >q) is 221 then the value of 3p – q is

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 (a) 4 (b) 28 (c) 38 (d) 48
10. Observe the factor tree below and answer the questions:

(i) The value of x is

(a) 8325 (b) 835 (c) 3825 (d) 3325
(ii) The value of y is
(a) 5 (b) 17 (c) 25 (d) 3
(iii) The value of z is
(a) 3 (b) 17 (c) 5 (d) 13
(iv) The value of x+ y+ z is
(a) 3842 (b) 3847 (c) 3825 (d) 3874
ASSERTION -REASON BASED MCQs
Each of the following questions contains STATEMENT-1 (Assertion) and STATEMENT-2 (R) and
has following four choices (a), (b), (c) and (d), only one of which is the correct answer.
Mark the correct choice.
(a) Statement-1 is true, Statement-2 is true; Statement-2 is a correct explanation for Statement-1.
(b) Statement-1 is true, Statement-2 is true; Statement-2 is not a correct explanation for Statement-
1.
(c) Statement-1 is true, Statement-2 is false.
(d) Statement-1 is false, Statement-2 is true.
11. Statement-1 (A): HCF of two consecutive natural numbers is 1.
Statement-2 (R): HCF of two co-primes is 1
12. Statement-1 (A): For any positive integer n, n³ - n is divisible by 6.
Statement-2 (R): Product of three consecutive natural numbers is always a multiple of
6.
13. Statement-1 (A): √2 + √3 is an irrational number.
Statement-2 (R): If p and q are prime positive integers, then √p + √q is an irrational
number.
14. Express 429 as the product of its prime factors.

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15. Can two numbers have 12 as their HCF and 350 as their LCM? Give reason to support your
answer.
16. Show that 12 ⁿ cannot end with the digit 0 or 5 for any natural number n.
17. The HCF of two numbers is 11 and their LCM is 7700. If one of the numbers is 275, then
find the other number.
18. Explain why 5 × 4 × 3 × 2 × 1 +3 × 2 is a composite number.
19. Write the smallest number which is divisible by 306 and 657.
20. Four bells toll at an interval of 8, 12, 15 and 18 seconds respectively. All the four begin to
toll together. How many times will they toll together in one hour excluding the one at the
start?
21. Prove that √3+ √4 is an irrational number.
22. Find the smallest number which when increased by 12 is exactly divisible by both 168 and
231.
23. Two tankers contain 850 liters and 680 liters of kerosene oil respectively. Find the
maximum capacity of a container which can measure the kerosene oil of both the tankers
when used an exact number of times.
24. If HCF of 210 and 55 is expressible in the form of 210 × 5 + 55y then find y.
25. Find the HCF of the polynomials (𝑥² + 6𝑥 + 9)(𝑥 + 3) and (𝑥² + 2𝑥 − 3)(𝑥 − 1).
26. Find the largest number which on dividing 1251, 9377 and 15628 leaves remainders 1,2 and
3 respectively.
27. Find LCM and HCF of 40, 36 and 120 by the method of prime factorization. Also show that
the product of HCF and LCM of three numbers is not equal to their product.
28. A sweet seller has 420 kaju burfis and 150 badam burfis. He wants to stack them in such a
way that each stack has the same number, and they take up the least area of the tray. How
many of these can be placed in each stack. How many stacks are formed?
29. Find the largest number which divides 615 and 963 leaving remainder 6 in each case.
30. A circular field has a circumference of 360 km. Three cyclists start together and can cycle
60km, 48km and 72km a day, around the field. After how many days will they meet again at
the starting point.
31. There are 156, 208 and 260 students in Groups A, B and C respectively. Buses are to be
hired to take them for a field trip. Find the minimum number of buses to be hired if the same
number of students be accommodated in each bus.

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Case Study Based Questions
32. A seminar is being conducted by an Educational Organization, where the participants will
be educators of different subjects. The number of participants in Hindi, English and
Mathematics are 60, 84 and 108 respectively.
Based on the above information, answer the following questions:
(i) In each room the same number of participants are to be seated and all of them being
in the same subject, hence find the maximum number participants that can
accommodated in each room.
(ii) a) What is the minimum number of rooms required during the event?
Or
(ii) b) What is the LCM of 60, 84 and 108?
(iii) What is the greatest three digit number that is exactly divisible by 2, 3 and 5?
33. Teaching mathematics through activities is a powerful approach that enhances students
understanding and engagement. Keeping this in mind teacher planned a prime number game
for class 5 students. She announces the number 2 in her class and asked the first student to
multiply it by a prime number and then pass it to second student. Second student also
multiplied it by a prime number and passed it to third student. In this way by multiplying to
a prime number the last student got 173250.
Now teacher asked some questions as given below to the students:
i) What is the least prime number used by students?
ii) (a) How many students are in the class?
Or
(ii) (b) What is the highest prime number used by students?
iii) Which prime number has been used maximum times?

1.b 2.b 3.c 4.c 5.c 6.c, 7.a 8.b 9.c 10.c,
d,b,a,d a, b, b

11.a 12.a 13.a 14. 15. 16.- 17.308 18.- 19.22338 20. 10
3x11x13 No
21.- 22) 23) 24) −19 25. 26) 27) 28) 29) 87 30)
1836 170l 𝑥+3 625 2520, 2 30, 9 30
days
31. 32(i) 32 (ii) 32(iii) 33(i) 33(ii) 33(iii)
A–3 12 21 or 990 3 7 or 5
B–4 3780 11
C–5

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 Ability Assignment/ Extended Learning
1. The least number which is a perfect square and is divisible by each of 16,20 and 24 is
(a) 240 (b) 1600 (c) 2400 (d) 3600
2. For any positive integer n, n3 – n is s
(a) divisible by 8 (b) divisible by 11 (c) divisible by 7 (d) divisible by 6
3. If b = 3, then any integer can be expressed as
(a) 3q, 3q+ 1, 3q + 2 (b) 3q (c) none of the above (d) 3q+ 1
4. LCM of the given number ‘x’ and ‘y’ where y is a multiple of ‘x’ is given by
(a) x (b) y (c) xy (d) x/y
5. When a number is divided by 7, its remainder is always:
(a) greater than 7 (b) at least 7 (c) less than 7 (d) at most 7
6. According to the fundamental theorem of arithmetic, if T (a prime number) divides b2, b >
0, then
(a) T divides b (b) b divides T (c) T2 divides b2 (d) b2 divides T2
7. If the product of two co-prime numbers is 553, then their L.C.M is
(a) 1 (b) 553 (c) 7 ( d) 79
8. The sum of three non-zero prime numbers is 100. One of them exceeds the other by 36 ,then
the numbers are :
(a) 2,7,9 (b) 2,31,67 (c) 3,32,65 (d) 11,2,87
9. The greatest 3-digit number which is divisible by 18, 24 and 36 is
(a) 936 (b) 999 (c) 782 (d) 950
10. An engineer is calculating the load distribution on sections of a new bridge. The sections are
to be numbered sequentially, and for structural integrity she determined that the load at each
section must be evenly divisible by a specific number .What is the largest number by which
the product of three consecutive section numbers on the bridge, starting with an even
number is always divisible?
(a) 6 (b) 8 (c) 12 (d) 24
Answers:
1.d 2.d 3.a 4.b 5.c 6.a 7.b 8.b 9.a 10.d

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 CHAPTER 2 - POLYNOMIALS
Choose the correct answer from the given four options
2
1. If the product of the zeroes of the quadratic polynomial 3𝑥 2 + 5𝑥 + k is − 3, the value of 𝑘 is

(A) −3 (B) −2 (C) 2 (D) 3

2. If 𝛼 and 𝛽 are the zeroes of the polynomial 𝑝(𝑥) = 𝑎𝑥 2 − 5𝑥 + 𝑐 and 𝑎 + 𝛽 = 𝛼𝛽 = 10,
then
1 5 5 1
(A) 𝑎 = 5, 𝑐 = 2 (B) 𝑎 = 1, 𝑐 = 2 (C) 𝑎 = 2 , 𝑐 = 1 (D) 𝑎 = 2 , 𝑐 = 5
1 1
3. If 𝛼 and 𝛽 are the zeroes of the polynomial 𝑝(𝑥) = 𝑥 2 + 𝑥 − 1, then 𝑎 + 𝛽 =

(A) 1 (B) 0 (C) −1 (D) 2

4. A quadratic polynomial, the sum of whose zeroes is 0 and one zero is 3, is
(A) 𝑥² − 9 (B) 𝑥² + 9 (C) 𝑥² + 3 (D) 𝑥² − 3
1
5. The quadratic polynomial, sum and product of whose zeroes are − 3 and –9 respectively, is:

(A) 𝑥 2 + 𝑥 + 9 (B) 𝑥 2 + 𝑥 – 9 (C) 3𝑥 2 − 𝑥 − 27 (D) 3𝑥 2 + 𝑥 − 27

6. If one zero of polynomial 𝑓(𝑦) = 6𝑦 2 + 37𝑦 − (𝑘 − 2) is reciprocal of the other, then value
of 𝑘 is
(A) −4 (B) – 6 (C) 6 (D) 4
7. If 𝛼 and 𝛽 are the zeroes of the polynomial 𝑝(𝑥) = 𝑘𝑥2 – 30𝑥 + 45𝑘 and 𝑎 + 𝛽 = 𝛼𝛽, then
the value of 𝑘 is :
3 2 2 3
(A) – 2 (B) − 3 (C) 3 (D) 2

8. If one zero of the polynomial 𝑥² − 3𝑘𝑥 + 4𝑘 be twice the other, then the value of 𝑘 is:
1 1
(A) −2 (B) 2 (C) 2 (D) − 2

9. Which of the following could be the polynomial of

the graph?
(A) (𝑥 − 2)(𝑥 + 4)
(B) (𝑥 + 2)(𝑥 − 4)
1
(C) 2 (𝑥 − 2)(𝑥 + 4)
1
(D) 2 (𝑥 + 2)(𝑥 − 4)

10. If 𝛼 and 𝛽 are the zeroes of the quadratic polynomial 𝑝(𝑥) = 𝑥² − 𝑎𝑥 − 𝑏, then the value
of 𝛼 2 + 𝛽 2 is
(A) 𝑎² − 2𝑏 (B) 𝑎² + 2𝑏 (C) 𝑏² − 2𝑎 (D) 𝑏² + 2𝑎

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11. The sum and the product of the zeroes of the polynomial 𝑓(𝑥) = 4𝑥 2 − 27𝑥 + 3𝑘 2 are equal.
Find the value(s) of 𝑘.
3±√3
12. Form a quadratic polynomial whose zeroes are .
5

13. If one zero of 𝑝(𝑥) = 4𝑥 2 – (8𝑘 2 – 40𝑘) 𝑥 – 9 is negative of the other, find values of k.
14. Form a quadratic polynomial whose one zero is 3 − √5 and product of the zeroes is 4.
15. If 𝛼 and 𝛽 are zeroes of the quadratic polynomial 𝑥 2 − 6𝑥 + 𝑎; find the value of 𝑎 if 3𝛼 +
2𝛽 = 20.
16. If one zero of the polynomial 3𝑥 2 − 8𝑥 − 2𝑘 − 1 is seven times the other, find the zeroes and
the value of 𝑘.
17. If one zero of the polynomial 𝑥 2 − 𝑘𝑥 + 16 is cube of the other, find the value of 𝑘 and hence
find the zeroes.
18. If the sum of squares of zeroes of the polynomial 𝑥 2 – 8𝑥 + 𝑘 is 40, find the value of k.
19. If the zeroes of the polynomial 𝑥 2 + 𝑝𝑥 + 𝑞 are double in value to the zeroes of the
polynomial 2𝑥 2 − 5𝑥 − 3, then find the values of 𝑝 and 𝑞.
20. If 𝛼 and 𝛽 are the two zeroes of the polynomial 6𝑦 2 − 7𝑦 + 2, find a quadratic
𝛼 β
polynomial whose zeroes are and α.
𝛽

21. If 𝛼 and 𝛽 are the zeroes of the polynomial 𝑥 2 − 3𝑥 − 2, evaluate:

1 1 1 1
(i) + 𝛽2 (ii) 𝛼 − 𝛽 (iii) + 𝛽3 (iv) 𝛼 4 + 𝛽 4
𝛼2 𝛼3

22. If the squared difference of the zeros of the quadratic polynomial 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑥² + 𝑝𝑥 + 45 is
equal to 144, find the value of 𝑝.
23. If 𝛼 and 𝛽 are the zeroes of the polynomial 𝑥2 − 𝑥 − 2, form a quadratic polynomial whose
zeroes are 2𝛼 + 1 and 2𝛽 + 1.
21
24. If 𝛼 and 𝛽 are the zeroes of 𝑓(𝑥) = 2𝑥2 + 5𝑥 + 𝑘 such that 𝛼 2 + 𝛽 2 + 𝛼𝛽 = , find the
4

value of 𝑘.
25. If 𝛼 and 𝛽 are the two zeroes of the polynomial𝑝(𝑥) = 𝑥 2 − 2𝑥 + 3, find the quadratic
𝛼−1 𝛽−1
polynomial whose roots are 𝛼+1 , 𝛽+1.

DIRECTION: In the question number 26 to 28, a statement of assertion (A) is followed

by a statement of Reason (R). Choose the correct option.
(A) Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true and reason (R) is the correct explanation of
assertion (A)
(B) Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true and reason (R) is not the correct explanation of
assertion (A)
(C) Assertion (A) is true but reason (R) is false.
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 (D) Assertion (A) is false but reason (R) is true.
26. Statement A (Assertion): If 2 − √3 is one of the zeroes of a quadratic polynomial, then the
other zero will be 2 + √3.
Statement R( Reason) : In a quadratic polynomial with rational coefficients, irrational zeroes
occur in conjugate pairs.
27. Statement A (Assertion): If the graph of a polynomial intersects the 𝑥-axis at exactly two
points, it need not be a quadratic polynomial.
Statement R (Reason) : Given a polynomial 𝑝(𝑥) of degree 𝑛, the graph of 𝑦 = 𝑝(𝑥)
intersects the 𝑥-axis at exactly 𝑛 points.
28. Statement A (Assertion): If 𝛼 and 𝛽 are the zeroes of the polynomial 𝑥² − 𝑎𝑥 + 1,
1 1
then 𝛼 + 𝛽 = 𝑎.

Statement R (Reason): If 𝛼, 𝛽 are the zeroes of the polynomial 𝑎𝑥² + 𝑏𝑥 + 𝑐, then

b 𝑐
𝛼 + 𝛽 = − a and 𝛼𝛽 = 𝑎.

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CASE STUDY BASED
29. Case Study -1
In a pool at an aquarium, a dolphin jumps out of the water travelling at 20 cm per second. Its
height above water level after 𝑡 seconds is given by ℎ = 20𝑡 − 16𝑡 2 .

Based on the above, answer the following questions:

(i) Find zeroes of polynomial (𝑡) = 20𝑡 − 16𝑡 2 .
(ii) Which of the following types of graph represents 𝑝(𝑡)?

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(iii) (a) What would be the value of ℎ at 𝑡 = 2? Interpret the result.

OR
(iii) (b) How much distance has the dolphin covered before hitting the water level again?
30. Case Study – 2
Riddhi throws a stone in the air such that it follows a parabolic path before it lands at P on the
ground as depicted by the graph below.

The above graph represents a polynomial where the sum of its zeroes is 1 and the sum of the
squares of its zeroes is 25.
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 Based on the above, answer the following questions:
(i) Find the product of the zeroes of the polynomial.
(ii) Find the polynomial represented by the above graph.
(iii) (a) Find the coordinates of P and Q.
OR
(iii) (b) If one unit on the graph represents 25 m, how far from Riddhi does the stone land?
ANSWER KEY
1. B 7. C 13. 𝑘 = 0, 5
2. D 8. B 14. 𝑥 2 − 6𝑥 + 4
3. A 9. C 15. 𝑎 = −16
4. A 10. B 1 7 5
16. , ; 𝑘 = −3
3 3
5. D 11. 𝑘 = ±3
6. A 6 6
12. 𝑘(𝑥 2 − 5 𝑥 + 25)

17. 𝑘 = ±10, zeroes are 2, 8 or −2, −8 18. 𝑘 = 12

19. 𝑝 = −5, 𝑞 = −6 25
20. 𝑘(𝑥 2 − 12 𝑥 + 1)
13 45
21. (i) (ii) ±√17 (iii) − (iv) 161
4 8

22. ±18 2 1
24. 𝑘 (𝑥 2 − 3 𝑥 + 3)
23. 𝑘(𝑥2 − 4𝑥 − 5)
25. 𝑘 = 2
26. A 27. C 28. A
5
29. (i) 0, 4 (ii) (a) (iii) (a) −6 cm (iii) (b) 25 cm

30. (i) −12 (ii) 𝑘(𝑥 2 − 𝑥 − 12) (iii) (a) (4, 0) , (−3,0) (iii) (b)150 m
EXTENDED LEARNING/ ABILITY ASSIGNMENT
Choose the correct option in each of the following:
1. The number of zeroes of the polynomial (𝑥 − 2)2 + 4 is :
(A) 2 (B) 1 (C) 0 (D) 4
2 2
2. If one zero of the polynomial (𝑘 + 4)𝑥 + 13𝑥 + 4𝑘 is reciprocal of the other,
then the value of 𝑘 is :
(A) 2 (B) −2 (C) 1 (D) −1
2
3. The number to be added to the polynomial 𝑥 − 5𝑥 + 4, so that 3 is the zero of the
polynomial is :
(A) −2 (B) 2 (C) 0 (D) 3
4. The quadratic polynomial 𝑝(𝑦) with −15 and −7 as sum and one of the zeroes
respectively is :
(A) 𝑦 2 − 15𝑦 − 56 (B) 𝑦 2 + 15𝑦 + 56
(C) 𝑦 2 + 15𝑦 + 96 (D) 𝑦 2 + 15𝑦 − 56

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5. The graph of a polynomial 𝑝(𝑥) is either touching or intersecting the axes only at the
points (−5,0), (0,0), (5,0), (0, 5). The number of zeroes of 𝑝(𝑥) is :
(A) 1 (B) 2 (C) 3 (D) 4
6. If 𝛼 and 𝛽 are the zeroes of 5𝑥 − 7𝑥 + 2, then the value of 𝛼 + 𝛽 −1 is :
2 −1
7 7 2 14
(A) (B) 5 (C) 5 (D) 25
2
7. If zeroes of 𝑥 2 – 𝑘𝑥 + 6 are in the ratio 3 : 2, then the value of k is
(A) 5 (B) −5 (C) ±5 (D) 6
2
8. Given that one of the zeroes of the quadratic polynomial 𝑎𝑥 + 𝑏𝑥 + 𝑐 is zero, the
other zero is :
𝑐 𝑐 𝑏
(A) − (B) (C) 0 (D) −
𝑎 𝑎 𝑎
9. If  ,  are the zeroes of polynomial 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑥² − 𝑝 (𝑥 + 1) − 𝑐, then
(𝛼 + 1) (𝛽 + 1) =
(A) 𝑐 − 1 (B) 1 − 𝑐 (C) 𝑐 (D) 1 + 𝑐
2
10. If (1 − 𝑝) is a zero of the polynomial 𝑥 + p𝑥 + (1 − p), then its zeroes are
(A) 0, −1 (B) −1, 1 (C) 0, 1 (D) −1, 2
2 2 2
11. If 𝛼 and 𝛽 are the zeroes of 𝑓(𝑥) = a𝑥 + 𝑏𝑥 + 𝑐 then 𝛼 + 𝛽 is equal to:
𝑏 2 −𝑎𝑐 𝑏 2 −2𝑎𝑐 𝑏 2 +2𝑎𝑐 𝑏 2 −2𝑎𝑐
(A) (B) (C) (D)
𝑎2 𝑎 𝑏2 𝑎2
1
12. If 𝛼 and 𝛽 are zeroes of polynomial 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑥 2 + 𝑝𝑥 + 𝑞 then polynomial having 𝛼 and
1
as its zeroes is :
𝛽
(A) 𝑥 2 + 𝑞𝑥 + 𝑝 (B) 𝑥 2 − 𝑝𝑥 + 𝑞
(C) 𝑞𝑥 2 + 𝑝𝑥 + 1 (D) 𝑝𝑥 2 + 𝑞𝑥 + 1
13. Let 𝑓(𝑥) be a quadratic polynomial such that 𝑓(−2) + 𝑓(3) = 0. If one of the zeroes
of 𝑓(𝑥) is − 1, then the sum of the zeroes of 𝑓(𝑥) is equal to:
11 7 13 14
(A) (B) 3 (C) (D)
3 3 3
14. The quadratic polynomials 𝑥² − 6𝑥 + 𝑎 and 𝑥² − 𝑐𝑥 + 6 have one zero in common
The other zeroes of the first and second polynomials are integers in the ratio 4: 3. Then
the common zero is
(A) 2 (B) 1 (C) 4 (D) 3
2 2
15. If 𝛼 ≠ 𝛽 and 𝛼 = 5𝛽 − 3 and 𝛽 = 5𝛼 − 3, then the quadratic polynomial whose
𝛽 𝛼
zeroes are 𝛼 and 𝛽 is
(A) 3𝑥2 − 25𝑥 + 3 (B) 𝑥2 + 5𝑥 − 3
(C) 𝑥2 − 5𝑥 + 3 (D) 3𝑥2 − 19𝑥 + 3
ANSWER KEY
1. C 2. A 3. B 4. B 5. C
6. A 7. C 8. D 9. B 10. A
11. D
12. C
13. A
14. A
15. D

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 Chapter 3
Pair of Linear Equations in two variables
Multiple Choice Questions
1. The pair of equations 𝑎𝑥 + 2𝑦 = 9 𝑎𝑛𝑑 3𝑥 + 𝑏𝑦 = 18 represent parallel lines, where
a and b are integers,
(a) a = b (b) 3a = 2b (c) 2a = 3b (d) ab = 6
2. The value of k for which the system of equations 𝑥 – 2𝑦 = 3 𝑎𝑛𝑑
3𝑥 + 𝑘𝑦 = 1 has a unique solution is
(a) 𝑘 = − 6 (b) 𝑘# − 6 (c) 𝑘 = 0 (d) none of these
3. If the system of equations 2𝑥 + 3𝑦 = 7 𝑎𝑛𝑑 2𝑎𝑥 + (𝑎 + 𝑏)𝑦 = 28 has infinitely
many solutions, then
(a) 𝑎 = 2𝑏 (b) 𝑏 = 2𝑎 (c) 𝑎 + 2𝑏 = 0 (𝑑) 2𝑎 + 𝑏 = 0
4. If 𝑥 = 𝑎, 𝑦 = 𝑏 is the solution of the equations 𝑥 − 𝑦 = 2 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑥 + 𝑦 = 4, then the
values of a and b are respectively,
(a) 3 and 5 (b) 5 and 3 (c) 3 and 1 (d) - 1 and – 3
5. The sum of the digits of a two-digit number is 9. If 27 is subtracted from the number, its
digits are interchanged. Which of these is the product of the digits of the number?
(a) 8 (b) 14 (c) 18 (d) 20
6. The ratio of a two-digit number and the sum of its digits is 7: 1. How many such two-
digit numbers are possible?
(a) 1 (b) 4 (c) 9 (d) infinitely many
7. A father is three times as old as his son. In 12 years’ time, he will be twice as old as his
son. The sum of the present ages of the father and the son is.
(a) 36 years. (b) 48 years. (c) 60 years. (d) 42 years.
8. A vessel having 30 m ³ of water is emptied through two openings, one small and the other
large. Water flows out through the smaller opening at the rate of U m ³/h and through the
larger one at the rate of V m ³/h. Given that 3U + 2V = 70 and that the vessel gets fully
emptied in 1 hour, what is the value of V?
(a) 10 m ³/h (b) 20 m ³/h (c) 30 m ³/h (d) 50 m ³/h
9. Mehul is walking along the path joining (- 1, 1) and (1, 2) while Neha is walking along
the path joining (0, 3) and (2, - 2). Which situation is correct for given condition?
(a) They will not meet at any point. (b) They will move on same path.
(c) They will meet at one point. (d) None of these.

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10. A two -digit number is seven times the sum of its digits. The number formed by reversing
the digits is 6 more than half of the original number. Find the difference of the digits of
the given number.
(a) 2 (b) 3 (c) 4 (d) 5
In the questions statements of Assertion (A) is followed by a statement of Reason (R).
Choose the correct option.
(a) Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true and reason (R) is the correct explanation of
assertion (A).
(b) Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true, but reason (R) is not the correct
explanation of assertion (A).
(c) Assertion (A) is true, but reason (R) is false.
(d) Assertion (A) is false, but reason (R) is true.
11. Assertion (A) ; The point (4,0) lies on the graph of the linear equation
3𝑥 + 4𝑦 = 12 .
Reason (R): Every solution of the linear equation is a point on the graph of the
linear equation.
12. Assertion (A): The system of equations 𝑥 + 𝑦 − 6 = 0 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑥 − 𝑦 − 2 = 0
has a unique solution.
Reason (R): The system of equations 𝑎₁𝑥 + 𝑏₁𝑦 + 𝑐₁ = 0 and
𝑎₂𝑥 + 𝑏₂𝑦 + 𝑐₂ = 0 has a unique solution when 𝑎 ₁/𝑎 ₂ = 𝑏 ₁/𝑏 ₂
13. Assertion (A): Graphically, the pair of linear equations
2𝑥 − 𝑦 − 5 = 0 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑥 − 𝑦 − 3 = 0 represent intersecting lines.
Reason (R): The linear equations 2𝑥 − 𝑦 − 5 = 0 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑥 − 𝑦 − 3 = 0 meet
the y-axis at (0, 3) and (0, - 5).
14. Find the values of k for which the pair of equations kx + 2y = 3 and 3x + 6y =10 has a
unique solution.
15. Find c if the system of equations cx + 3y + (3 - c) = 0; 12x + cy - c = 0 has infinitely
many solutions.
16. Solve the following system of linear equations :
ax + by = a - b
bx - ay = a + b
17. A father's age is three times the sum of the ages of his two children. After 5 years his age
will be two times the sum of their ages. Find the present age of the father.

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18. The sum of a two-digit number and the number obtained by reversing the digits is 66. If
the digits of the number differ by 2, find the number. How many such numbers are there?
19. A lending library has a fixed charge for the first three days and an additional charge for
each day thereafter. Saritha paid ₹27 for a book kept for seven days, while Susy paid &
₹21 for a book she kept for five days. Find the fixed charge and the charge for each extra
day.
20. In a competitive examination, one mark is awarded for each correct answer while ½ mark
is deducted for each wrong answer. Jayanti answered 120 questions and got 90 marks.
How many questions did she answer correctly?
21. Two people are 16km apart on a straight road. They start walking at the same time. If
they walk towards each other with different speeds, they will meet in 2 hours. Had they
walked in the same direction with same speeds as before, they would have met in 8 hours.
Find their walking speeds.
22. Check graphically whether the pair of linear equations 4x - y - 8 = 0 and 2x - 3y + 6 = 0 is
consistent. Also, find the vertices of the triangle formed by these lines with the x-axis.
23. Ananya had red, blue and yellow marbles in the ratio 4: 5: 3. She gave all her red marbles
and some blue marbles to Neha. The ratio of the number of blue marbles and yellow
marbles left with Ananya was 7: 9. If Ananya gave 20 marbles to Neha, how many of
them are red marbles? Show your work.
24. In an isosceles triangle, each of the two equal sides is 3 cm less than the base. If the
perimeter of the triangle is 24 cm, find the sides of the triangle.
25. It can take 12 hours to fill a swimming pool using 2 pipes. If the pipe with larger diameter
is used for 4 hours and the pipe with smaller diameter for 9 hours, only half the pool can
be filled. How long would it take for each pipe to fill the pool separately?
26. 8 men and 12 boys can finish a piece of work in 10 days, while 6 men and 8 boys can

finish it in 14 days. Find the time taken by one man alone and that of one boy alone to

finish the work.

27. A motorboat whose speed is 18 km/h in still water takes 1 hour more to go 24 km

upstream than to return downstream to the same spot. Find the speed of the stream.

28. A train travels 360 km at a uniform speed. If the speed had been 5 km/h more, it would

have taken 1 hour less for the same journey. Find the speed of the train.

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 Case Study based Questions:
29. Essel World is one of India's largest amusement parks that offers a diverse range of
thrilling rides, water attractions and entertainment options for visitors of all ages. The
park is known for its iconic "Water Kingdom" section, making it a popular destination for
family outings and fun-filled adventure.
The ticket charges for the park are ₹150 per child and ₹250 per adult.
On a day, the cashier of the park found that 300 tickets were sold and an amount of
₹55,000 was collected.

Based on the above, answer the following questions:

i) If the number of children visited be x and the number of adults visited be y, then write
the given situation algebraically.
(ii) (a) How many children visited the amusement park that day?
Or
(ii) (b) How many adults visited the amusement park that day?
(iii) How much amount will be collected if 250 children and 100 adults visit the
amusement park?
30. Book fairs encourage reading habits among people of all age groups. People get a wide
range of books to choose before they decide to buy. Rubina and her brother Rubek visited
a book fair. Rubina is fond of maths books and Rubek likes science books. The number
of science books bought by Rubek is half the number of maths books that Rubina bought.
Rubek calculated that the average cost of science books he bought is equal to ₹80 and
Rubina calculated the average cost of maths books that she bought equal to ₹60. The total
amount they both paid together for their purchase was ₹400.
Study the situation and answer the questions given below, assuming y as number of
science books bought and x as number of maths books bought.
Based on the above information, answer the following questions:
(i) Represent the relation between number of science books and maths books
algebraically.
(ii) What is the relation between the number of books and the total cost using the average
cost of each type of books in terms of x and y?
(iii) (a) How many books are bought by each of Rubek and Rubina?
Or
(iii) (b) If Rubek had bought 6 science books, then how many books were bought by
Rubina and also find the total amount paid by Rubek and Rubina.

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Answers:

1.d 2.b 3. 4.c 5.c 6.d 7.b 8.b 9.c 10.c

b

11.a 12.c 13 14.All 15.6 16. 17.45 18. 19. 20. 100
.c real 1, -1 24 or 42 Rs.15, Rs.3
Except
a=1

21. 22. 23 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30.

5km/p/h, (-3,0) . 7cm, 20 140 6km/p/h 40km/p/h 3x+5y=1100 2y-x=0
3km/p/h (3, 4) 12 7cm, hrs, days, 200, 100 80y+60x=400
(2, 0) 10cm 30 280 Rs.62500 2&4
hrs days Rs.1200

Ability Assignment /Extended Learning

1. If a pair of linear equations in two variables is consistent, then the lines represented by
two equations are
(a) intersecting (b) always coincident
(c) parallel (d) intersecting or coincident
2. If the system of equations 𝑘𝑥 − 5𝑦 = 2, 6𝑥 + 2𝑦 = 7 has no solution, then k =
(a)-10 (b)-5 (c)-6 (d)-15
3. If x = a, y = b is the solution of the systems of equations 𝑥 – 𝑦 = 2 𝑎𝑛𝑑
𝑥 + 𝑦 = 4, then the values of a and bare, respectively
(a) 3 and 1 (b) 3 and 5 (c) 5 and 3 (d)-1 and-3
4. For what value k, do the equations 3x-y+8=0 and 6x-ky+16=0 represent coincident lines?
(a) 1 (b) -1 (c) 2 (d) -2
5. The pair of linear equations y = 0 and y = -5 has
(a) one solution (b) Two solutions
(c) Infinitely many solutions (d) No solution
6. If the system of equations 3𝑥 + 𝑦 = 1 𝑎𝑛𝑑, (2𝑘 − 1)𝑥 + (𝑘 − 1) 𝑦 = 2𝑘 + 1 is
inconsistent, then k is
(a) 1 (b) 0 (c)-1 (d) 2
7. If am≠ bl, then the system of equations 𝑎𝑥 + 𝑏𝑦 = 𝑐 𝑎𝑛𝑑, 𝑙𝑥 + 𝑚𝑦 = 𝑛
(a) has a unique solution (b) has infinitely many solutions
(c) has no solution (d) may or may not have a solution.

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 8. If 2𝑥 − 3𝑦 = 7 𝑎𝑛𝑑 (𝑎 + 𝑏)𝑥 + (𝑎 + 𝑏 − 3) 𝑦 = 4𝑎 + 𝑏 represent coincident lines,
then a and b satisfy the equation
(a) a+5b=0 (b) 5a+b=0 (c) a-5b = 0 (d) 5a-b=0
9. The area of the triangle formed by the lines y = x, x = 6 and y = 0 is
(a) 36 sq. units (b) 18 sq. units (c) 9 sq. units (d) 72 sq. units
10. If 𝑥 = 𝑎, 𝑦 = 𝑏 is the solution of the pair of linear equations
37𝑥 + 43𝑦 = 123, 43𝑥 + 37𝑦 = 117, then 𝑎³ + 𝑏³ is equal to
(a)-7 (b) 7 (c) 9 (d)-9
Answers:
1.d 2.d 3.a 4.c 5.d 6.d 7.a 8.c 9.b 10.c

E – Resources
Introduction: https://youtu.be/bGyuXfkV02o
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 CHAPTER 4
QUADRATIC EQUATIONS
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS
1) A quadratic equation whose one root is 2 and the sum of whose roots is zero, is
(a) 𝑥 2 + 4 = 0 (b) 𝑥 2 − 4 = 0 (c) 4𝑥 2 − 1 = 0 (d) 𝑥 2 − 2 = 0
2) If the equation 𝑥 2 − 𝑘𝑥 + 1 = 0 does not possess real roots, then
(a) −3 < 𝑘 < 3 (b) 𝑘 > 2 (c) −2 < 𝑘 < 2 (d) 𝑘 < −2
1 5
3) If 2 is a root of the equation 𝑥 2 + 𝑘𝑥 − 4 = 0, then the value of k is
1 1
(a) 2 (b) -2 (c) 4 (d) 2
4) Root of the equation 𝑥 2 − 0.04 = 0 is
(a) ±0.2 (b) ±0.02 (c) 0.4 (d) 2
5) The two consecutive odd positive integers, sum of whose squares is 290 are
(a) 13, 15 (b) 11,13 (c) 7,9 (d) 5,7
6) Value(s) of 𝑘 for which the quadratic equation 9𝑥 2 − 3𝑘𝑥 + 𝑘 = 0 has real and equal roots
(a) 0 (b) 4 (c) 8 (d) 0 and 4
7) If the difference of the roots of the equation 𝑥 2 − 𝑏𝑥 + 𝑐 = 0 be 1, then
(a) 𝑏 2 − 4𝑐 + 1 = 0 (b) 𝑏 2 + 4𝑐 = 0 (c) 𝑏 2 − 4𝑐 = 0 (d) 𝑏 2 − 4𝑐 − 1 = 0
8) (𝑥 2 + 1)2 − 𝑥 2 = 0 has
(a) four equal roots (b) two equal roots (c) no equal roots (d) one equal roots
9) Which of the following equations is/are quadratic?
(a) 2(𝑥 − 1)2 = 4𝑥 2 − 2𝑥 + 1 (b) 2𝑥 − 𝑥 2 = 𝑥 2 + 5 (c)
(√2𝑥 + √3)2 + 𝑥 2 = 3𝑥 2 − 5𝑥 (d) (𝑥 2 + 2𝑥)2 = 𝑥 4 + 3 + 4𝑥 3
(a) (𝑖)𝑎𝑛𝑑 (𝑖𝑖) (b) (𝑖)𝑎𝑛𝑑 (𝑖𝑖𝑖) (c) (𝑖), (𝑖𝑖)𝑎𝑛𝑑 (𝑖𝑖𝑖) (d) 𝑜𝑛𝑙𝑦 (𝑖𝑣)
10) If (1 − 𝑝) is a root of the equation 𝑥 2 + 𝑝𝑥 + 1 − 𝑝 = 0, then the roots are
(a) 0, 1 (b) −1, 0 (c) 1, −1 (d) −1, 2
DIRECTION: In the question number 11, 12 and 13 a statement of assertion (A) is followed
by a statement of Reason (R). Choose the correct option out of the following cases:
(a) Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true and reason (R) is the correct explanation of assertion
(A)
(b) Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true and reason (R) is not the correct explanation of
assertion (A)
(c) Assertion (A) is true but reason (R) is false.
(d) Assertion (A) is false but reason (R) is true.

11.
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Statement A (Assertion): The equation 8𝑥 2 + 3𝑘𝑥 + 2 = 0 has equal roots then the value of 𝑘 =
8
±3
Statement R (Reason): The equation 𝑎𝑥 2 + 𝑏𝑥 + 𝑐 = 0 has equal roots if D = 0
12.
Statement A (Assertion): The equation (2𝑥 − 1)2 − 4𝑥 2 + 5 = 0 is a quadratic equation.
Statement R (Reason): The equation 𝑎𝑥 2 + 𝑏𝑥 + 𝑐 = 0, 𝑎 ≠ 0 is called a quadratic equation
13.
Statement A (Assertion): The roots of the quadratic equation 𝑥 2 + 2𝑥 + 2 = 0 are imaginary.
Statement R (Reason): The equation 𝑎𝑥 2 + 𝑏𝑥 + 𝑐 = 0 has imaginary roots if 𝐷 < 0

14 Find the value of 𝑘 for which the quadratic equation 𝑘𝑥(𝑥 − 2) + 6 = 0 has two equal roots.
15 Write the discriminant of the quadratic equation:(𝑥 + 5)2 = 2(5𝑥 − 3).
16 If 𝑎 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑏 are the roots of the quadratic equation 𝑥 2 + 𝑎𝑥 − 𝑏 = 0, then find 𝑎 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑏.
17 Find the value of k for which the equation 𝑥 2 + 2𝑘𝑥 + (𝑘 2 − 𝑘 + 2) = 0 has real and equal
roots.
18. Solve the following quadratic equations for 𝑥:
(i) 𝑥 2 − 2𝑎𝑥 + (𝑎2 − 𝑏 2 ) = 0
(ii) 𝑎𝑥 2 + 𝑎 = 𝑎2 𝑥 + 𝑥
(iii) 𝑥 2 + 5𝑥 − (𝑎2 + 𝑎– 6) = 0
(iv) 4𝑥 2 − 4𝑝𝑥 + (𝑝2 − 𝑞 2 ) = 0
(v) 4𝑥 2 − 4(𝑎2 − 𝑏 2 )𝑥 + (𝑎2 − 𝑏 2 )2 = 0
(vi) 9𝑥 2 − 6𝑎2 𝑥 + (𝑎4 − 𝑏 4 ) = 0
(vii) 𝑥 2 − 2𝑎𝑥 − (4𝑏 2 − 𝑎2 ) = 0
19. Find the roots of the following quadratic equations, if they exist, using the quadratic formula:
(i) 3𝑥 2 − 5𝑥 + 2 = 0 (ii) 𝑥 2 + 4𝑥 + 5 = 0 (iii) 2𝑥 2 − 2√2𝑥 + 1 = 0
1 1 1
(iv) 𝑥 + = 3, 𝑥 ≠ 0 (v) − = 3, 𝑥 ≠ 0, 2 (vi) √3𝑥 2 + 10𝑥 + 7√3 = 0
𝑥 𝑥 𝑥−2

(vii) (b) 𝑥 2 + 2√2𝑥 − 6 = 0

20. Find the value of m for which the quadratic equation (𝑚 − 1)𝑥 2 + 2(𝑚 − 1)𝑥 + 1 = 0
has two real and equal roots.
2
21. If 3 and −3 are the roots of the quadratic equation 𝑎𝑥 2 + 7𝑥 + 𝑏 = 0, find the values of

𝑎 and 𝑏.
22. Find the values of p for which the quadratic equation (𝑝 − 12)𝑥 2 + 2 (𝑝 − 12)𝑥 + 2 = 0
has equal roots .
23. Find the non - zero value of value of 𝑘, for which the quadratic equation
𝑘𝑥 2 + 1 − 2(𝑘 − 1)𝑥 + 𝑥 2 = 0 has equal roots. Hence find the roots of the equation.
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24. If −4 is a root of the quadratic equation 𝑥 2 + 𝑝𝑥 − 4 = 0 and the quadratic equation
2𝑥 2 + 𝑝𝑥 + 𝑘 = 0 has equal roots, find the value of 𝑘.
25. If the equation (1 + 𝑚2 )𝑥 2 + 2𝑚𝑐𝑥 + (𝑐 2 − 𝑎2 ) = 0 has equal roots, prove that
𝑐 2 = 𝑎2 (1 + 𝑚2 ).
26. There are three consecutive positive integers such that the sum of the square of the first and the
product of the other two is 154. Find the integers.
1
27. The difference of two numbers is 5 and the difference of their reciprocals is . Find the numbers.
10

28. Find two consecutive odd positive integers, sum of whose squares is 290.
29. A motor boat whose speed is 18 km/h in still water takes 1 hour more to go 24 km upstream
than to return downstream to the same spot. Find the speed of the stream.
30. An aeroplane left 40 minutes late due to heavy rains and in order to reach its destination,
1600 km away in time, it had to increase its speed by 400 km/hr from its original speed.
Find the original speed of the plane.
31. A rectangular park is to be designed whose breadth is 3 m less than its length. Its area is to
be 4 square metres more than the area of a park that has already been made in the shape of
an isosceles triangle with its base as the breadth of the rectangular park and of altitude
12 m. Find its length and breadth.

32. The sum of the reciprocals of Rehman’s ages, (in years) 3 years ago and 5 years from now
1
is 3 Find his present age.

33. In a class test, the sum of Shefali’s marks in Mathematics and English is 30. Had she got 2
marks more in Mathematics and 3 marks less in English, the product of their marks would
have been 210. Find her marks in the two subjects.
34. The diagonal of a rectangular field is 60 metres more than the shorter side. If the longer
side is 30 metres more than the shorter side, find the sides of the field.
35. The difference of squares of two numbers is 180. The square of the smaller number is 8
times the larger number. Find the two numbers.
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36. A train travels 360 km at a uniform speed. If the speed had been 5 km/h more, it would
have taken 1 hour less for the same journey. Find the speed of the train.
37. The speed of a boat in still water is 11 km/hr. It can go 12 km upstream and return
downstream to the original point in 2 hours 45 minutes. Find the speed of the stream.
3
38. Two water taps together can fill a tank in 9 8 hours. The tap of larger diameter takes 10

hours less than the smaller one to fill the tank separately. Find the time in which each tap
can separately fill the tank.
39. An express train takes 1 hour less than a passenger train to travel 132 km between Mysore
and Bangalore (without taking into consideration the time they stop at intermediate
stations). If the average speed of the express train is 11km/h more than that of the passenger
train, find the average speed of the two trains.
40. Sum of the areas of two squares is 468 𝑚2 . If the difference of their perimeters is 24 m,
find the sides of the two squares.
41.To fill a swimming pool two pipes are used. If the pipe of larger diameter used for 4 hours
and the pipe of smaller diameter for 9 hours, only half of the pool can be filled. Find, how
long it would take for each pipe to fill the pool separately, if the pipe of smaller diameter
takes 10 hours more than the pipe of larger diameter to fill the pool?
42. In a flight of 600km, an aircraft was slowed down due to bad weather. Its average speed
for the trip was reduced by 200 km/hr from its usual speed and the time of the flight
increased by 30 min. Find the scheduled duration of the flight.
43. The product of the digits of a two digit positive number is 24. If 18 is added to the number
then the digits of the number are interchanged. Find the number.
44. A two digit number is four times the sum of its digits. It is also equal to three times the
product of its digits. Find the number.
45. The hypotenuse (in cm) of a right angled triangle is 6cm more than twice the length of the
shortest side. If the length of the third side is 6 cm less than thrice the length of the shortest
side, then find the dimensions of the triangle.
CASE STUDY 1
46. While designing the school year book, a teachers asked a student to increase both the length and
width of a particular photo by 𝑥 unit each in order to double the area of the photo. The original photo
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Based on the above information answer the following questions
(i) Frame the quadratic equation depicting the above situation.
(ii) (a) Find the new dimensions of the enlarged photo using quadratic formula.
OR
(ii) (b) Find the new dimensions of the enlarged photo using splitting the middle term method.
(iii) Can any rational value of 𝑥 make the new area equal to 220 𝑐𝑚2 ?
CASE STUDY 2
47. A biologist predicts that the deer population 𝑝(𝑥) in a certain national park can be modified by
𝑝(𝑥) = 8𝑥 2 − 112𝑥 + 570, where 𝑥 is the number of years since 1999.
(i) Based on the information given above, how many deer were in the park in 1999?
(ii) (a) In which year will there population reach 306 (using quadratic formula)?
OR
(ii) (b) In which year will there population reach 306 (using splitting the middle term)?
(iii) Will the deer population ever reach zero, according to this model?
OBJECTIVE ANSWERS
Q1 b Q2 c Q3 a Q4 a Q5 b
Q6 d Q7 d Q8 c Q9 c Q10 b
Q11 a Q12 d Q13 a Q14 k = 6 Q15 D = -124
Q16 a= -1, b = 2 Q17 k = 2
ANSWERS
18) i) 𝑥 = 𝑎 + 𝑏, 𝑥 = 𝑎 − 𝑏
1
ii)𝑥 = ,𝑥 = 𝑎
𝑎

iii) 𝑥 = (𝑎 − 2), 𝑥 = −(𝑎 + 3)

𝑝+𝑞 𝑝−𝑞
iv)𝑥 = ,𝑥 =
2 2
𝑎2 − 𝑏2 𝑎2 − 𝑏2
v) 𝑥 = ,𝑥 =
2 2
𝑎2 + 𝑏2 𝑎2 − 𝑏2
vi) 𝑥 = ,𝑥 =
3 3
vii) 𝑥 = 𝑎 + 2𝑏, 𝑥 = 𝑎 − 2𝑏
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 2 1 1
19) (i) 𝑥 = ,𝑥 = 1 (ii) No real root exist (iii) 𝑥 = ,𝑥 =
3 √2 √2
3+√5 3−√5
(iv) 𝑥 = ,𝑥 = (v) 𝑥 = 3 + √3, 𝑥 = 3 − √3
2 2
−7
(vi) 𝑥 = −√3, 𝑥 = (vii) 𝑥 = −3√2, √2
√3
20) 𝑚 = 2
21) 𝑎 = −10 . 5 , 𝑏 = 31.5
22) 𝑝 = 16
1 1
23) 𝑘 = 3, 𝑥 = ,𝑥 = 2
2
9
24) 𝑘 = 8, p = 3

26) (8,9,10)
27) 𝐹𝑖𝑟𝑠𝑡 𝑛𝑜 = 10, 𝑆𝑒𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑑 𝑛𝑜 = 5
28) 11 and 13
29) 6 km\hr
30) 800km/hr
31) 𝑙 = 7𝑚 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑏 = 4𝑚
32) 7 years
33) (12, 18) 𝑜𝑟 (13, 17)
34) Shorter side = 90 m , longer side = 120 m
35) (12, 18) 𝑜𝑟 (−12, 18)
36) 40 km\hr
37) Speed of stream = 5km/hr
38) Smaller tap = 25 hrs larger tap = 15 hrs
39) Passenger train = 33 km\hr Express train = 44 km/hr
40) 12 m and 18 m
41) Larger pipe = 20 hrs Smaller pipe = 30 hrs
42) Time = 1 hour
43) Number = 46
44) Number = 24
45) (10, 24, 26)
46) (i) 𝑥 2 + 30𝑥 − 216 = 0 (ii) (l = 24cm, b = 18cm) (iii) No
47) (i) 570 (ii) 2012 (iii) No

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 Ability Assignment/ Extending Learning
Q1 The positive value of k for which the equation 𝑥 2 + 𝑘𝑥 + 64 = 0 and
𝑥 2 – 8𝑥 + 𝑘 = 0 will both have real roots, is
(a) 4 (b) 8 (c) 12 (d) 16

Q2 The value of √6 + √6 + √6 + ⋯ is
(a) 4 (b) 3 (c) -2 (d) 3.5
2
Q3 If the sum of the roots of the equation 𝑥 − 𝑥 = 𝛾 (2𝑥 − 1) is zero, then 𝛾 equals
−1 1
(a) −2 (b) 2 (c) 2 (d) 2
Q4 The value of 𝑐 for which the equation 𝑎𝑥 2 + 2𝑏𝑥 + 𝑐 = 0 has equal roots is
𝑏2 𝑏2 𝑎2 𝑎2
(a) 𝑎 (b) 𝑎 (c) 𝑏 (d) 𝑏
Q5 If a and b can take values 1, 2, 3, 4. Then the number of the equations of the form
𝑎𝑥 2 + 𝑏𝑥 + 1 = 0 having real roots is
(a) 10 (b) 7 (c) 6 (d) 12
2
Q6 The roots of the equation 𝑥 − 3𝑥 − 𝑚(𝑚 + 3) = 0, here m is a constant are
(a) −𝑚, 𝑚 + 3 (b) 𝑚, 𝑚 + 3 (c) 𝑚, −(𝑚 + 3) (d) −𝑚, −(𝑚 + 3)
Q7 If the equation 𝑥² – 𝑎𝑥 + 1 = 0 has two distinct roots, then
(a) |a| = 2 (b) |a| < 2 (c) |a| > 2 (d) None of these
Q8 If 𝑦 = 1 is a common root of the equations 𝑎𝑦 + 𝑎𝑦 + 3 = 0 and 𝑦 2 + 𝑦 + 𝑏 = 0,
2

then 𝑎𝑏 equals
−1
(a) −3 (b) 2 (c) 6 (d) 3
12
Q9 If 𝑥 − 4 = 𝑥 , then the values of 𝑥 are:
(a) −2, −6 (b) 6, 2 (c) 6, −2 (d) −6, 2
3 2
Q10 If 𝑥 = −2 𝑎𝑛𝑑 4 are the roots of the quadratic equation 𝐴𝑥 + 𝐵𝑥 − 6 = 0. Based on
this what can you say about the nature of the value of A and B?
(i) Both are positive numbers.
(ii) One is positive and the other is negative.
(iii) Both are odd
(iv) Sum of A and B is an odd number
(a) Only (ii) and (iii) are correct (b) Only (i) and (ii) are correct
(c) Only (i) and (iv) are correct (d) Only (iii) and (iv) are correct
ANSWERS
Reference Link’s
1 option d 2 option b 3 option c 4 option a 5 option b

6 option a 7 option c 8 option d 9 option c 10 option c

Introduction
https://youtu.be/d288dHj5fpA
Nature Of Roots of a Quadratic Equation
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 CHAPTER 5
ARITHMETIC PROGRESSIONS
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS
1. If 2𝑝, 𝑝 + 10 and 3𝑝 + 2 are three consecutive terms of in A.P, then 𝑝 is equal to
(A) 6 (B) −18 (C) 18 (D) −6
2. Which term of the A.P : 5, 2, −1,… is −49?
(A) 19th (B) 15th (C) 16th (D) 20th
3. Which term of the A.P. 45, 41, 37, 33,…… is the first negative term?
(A) 17th (B) 13th (C) 14th (D) 12th
4. Which term of the A.P. −120, −116, −112, ….. is its first positive term?
(A) 33rd (B) 32nd (C) 34th (D) 35th
5. Sum of first n terms of the series √2 + √8 + √18 …. is :
𝑛(𝑛+1) 𝑛(𝑛+1)
(A) (B) √2 𝑛 (C) (D) 1
2 √2

6. The 14th term from the end of the A.P. −11, −8, −5, . . . . . . . . . . . , 49 is :
(A) 7 (B) 10 (C) 13 (D) 28
5𝑛
7. If the mean of the first n natural numbers is , then the value of n is
9

(A) 5 (B) 4 (C) 9 (D) 10

8. The common difference of an A.P. whose nth term is 𝑎𝑛 = 4𝑛 + 3 is
(A) 7 (B) 3 (C) 4 (D) 1
9. The flower arrangement of Raman sadan follows an AP in the order 10,6,2,…… . then,
the sum of the 16 terms is ………………..
(A) 41 (B) 44 (C) 46 (D) 49
10. The next term of the AP √7, √28, √63 … … ….is
(A) √70 (B) √84 (C) √97 (D) √112
DIRECTION: In the question number 11, 12 and 13 a statement of assertion (A) is followed
by a statement of Reason (R). Choose the correct option out of the following cases:
(A) Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true and reason (R) is the correct explanation of assertion
(A)
(B) Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true and reason (R) is not the correct explanation of
assertion (A)
(C) Assertion (A) is true but reason (R) is false.
(D) Assertion (A) is false but reason (R) is true.

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11. Statement A (Assertion): 10th term from the end for the AP : 4, 9, 14, …, 254, is 209.
Statement R( Reason) : In an AP where first term, common difference and last term are
denoted by 𝑎, 𝑑 and 𝑙 respectively, the 𝑛𝑡ℎ term from end is given by
𝑙 − (𝑛 − 1)𝑑.
12. Statement A (Assertion): Sum of first 15 terms of 2+5+8+… is 345.
Statement R (Reason) : Sum of fist n terms in an A.P. is given by the formula,
𝑆𝑛 = 2𝑛 × [2𝑎 + (𝑛 − 1)𝑑].
13. Statement A (Assertion): The 11th term of an AP 7, 9, 11, 13, …… is 27
Statement R (Reason) : If 𝑆𝑛 is the sum of first 𝑛 terms of an AP then its 𝑛𝑡ℎ term
𝑎𝑛 = 𝑆𝑛 − 𝑆𝑛−1
14. Is 144 a term of the sequence 3, 7, 11 …… ?
15. Three numbers are in AP and their sum is 24. Find the middle term.
16. If the mean of first 𝑛 natural numbers is 15, then find 𝑛.
17. Find the number of odd integers between 2 and 100 divisible by 3.
18. Find the common difference of the Arithmetic Progression (A.P.)
1 3 − 𝑎 3 − 2𝑎
, , , … (𝑎 ≠ 0)
𝑎 3𝑎 3𝑎
19. The 8th term of an A.P is zero. Prove that its 38th term is three times its 18th term.
20. The 8th term of an A.P. is 20 and the 15th term is 12 more than the 11th term. Find the A.P.
21. Find the middle term of the A.P.: −11, −7, −3, ……. , 45.
22. Find the middle term(s) in the AP : 20, 16, 12, ………….., (−176).
23. Sum of 𝑛 terms of an A.P. is 5𝑛2 − 3𝑛. Find the A.P. and the 10th term.
24. The sum of first 6 terms of an A.P. is 42. The ratio of its 10th term to its 30th term is 1:3. Find
the first term and the thirteenth term of the A.P.
25. Find the sum of all two-digit numbers which leave the remainder 2 when divided by 5.
26. In November 2009, the number of visitors to a zoo increased daily by 20. If a total of 12300
people visited the zoo in that month, find the number of visitors on 1st Nov. 2009
27. Find the value of x, when in the A.P. given below
2 + 6 + 10 + . . . + 𝑥 = 1800.
28. Split 69 into three parts such that they are in AP and the product of two smaller parts is 483.
29. The sum of the first three numbers in an A.P. is 18. If the product of the first and the third term
is 5 times the common difference, find the three numbers.
1 2
30. How many terms of the A.P.: 20, 193 , 183…………. should be taken so that their sum is 300?

Explain the double answer.

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31. Find the number of terms of the A.P. : 54, 51, 48,… so that their sum is 513. Explain the double
answer.
32. Find the sum of the following series :
5 + (– 41) + 9 + (– 39) + 13 + (– 37) + 17 + . . . + (– 5) + 81 + (– 3)
33. The sum of first 20 terms of an A.P. is one third of the sum of next 20 terms. If first term is 1,
find the sum of first 30 terms of this A.P.
34. An A.P. has 21 terms. The sum of the three middlemost terms is 129 and the sum of the last 3
terms is 237. Find the A.P.
35. In an AP, if 𝑆5 + 𝑆7 = 167 and 𝑆10 = 235, then find the AP, where Sn denotes the sum of its
first n terms. (CBSE 2015)
36. Find the 60th term of the AP 8, 10, 12, ..., if it has a total of 60 terms and hence find the sum of
its last 10 terms. (CBSE 2015)
37. In an A.P. of 50 terms, the sum of the first 10 terms is 210 and the sum of its last 15 terms is
2565. Find the A.P.
38. Divide 56 in four parts in A.P. such that the ratio of the product of their extremes (1st and 4th)
to the product of means (2nd and 3rd) is 5: 6. (CBSE 2016)
39. Find four numbers in AP whose sum is 20 and the sum of whose squares is 120.
CASE STUDY BASED
40. Ravi wants to buy a car and plans to take loan from a bank for his car. He repays his total loan
of Rs 1,24,000 by paying every month starting with the first instalment of Rs 1200. If he
increases the instalment by Rs 100 every month , answer the following:
(i) Find the amount paid by him in 30th installment.
(ii) Find the amount paid by him in 30 instalments.
(iii) (a) What amount does he still have to pay after 30th installment?
OR
(iii) (b) If total instalments are 40 then find the amount paid in the last instalment?
Answers: (i) 4100 (ii) 79500 (iii) (a) 44500 (iii) (b) 5100
41. Manpreet Kaur is the national record holder for women in the shot-put discipline. Her throw of
18.86m at the Asian Grand Prix in 2017 is the biggest distance for an Indian female athlete.
Keeping her as a role model, Sanjitha is determined to earn gold in Olympics one day. Initially
her throw reached 7.56m only. Being an athlete in school, she regularly practiced both in the
morning and in the evenings and was able to improve the distance by 9cm every week. During
the special camp for 15 days, she started with 40 throws and every day kept increasing the
number throws by 12 to achieve this remarkable progress. Based on the above information
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 (i) How many throws Sanjitha practiced on 11th day of the camp?
(ii) What would be Sanjitha's throw distance at the end of 6 weeks?
(iii) (a) When will she be able to achieve a throw of 11.16 m?
OR
(iii) (b) How many throws did she do during the entire camp of 15 days?
Answers: (i) 160 (ii) 8.1 m (iii) (a) 41 (iii) (b) 1860
42. Shown below is a house of cards, a structure created by stacking playing cards on top of each
other in the shape of a pyramid. Each small triangle is made using 3 cards and each layer has 1
less triangle than the layer below it.
Ankit and his friends were having sleepover and one of his friends suggested that they could
make a house of cards

(i) Ankit wants to use 3 cards in the top layer and 18 in the bottom layer. Form an AP
showing the number of cards in each layer starting from the top layer.
(ii) Find the maximum number of layers Ankit can make with 360 cards.
(iii) (a) Ankit is planning to make a pyramid with the top and bottom layer containing 15 and
138 cards respectively. How many layers will such a pyramid have?
OR
(iii) (b) If there were 13 layers in the pyramid, how many cards will be there in the middle
row?
Answers: (i) 3, 6, 9, 12,… (ii) 15 (iii) (a) 42 (iii) (b) 21
ANSWER KEY
1A 2A 3B 4B 5C
6B 7C 8 C 9D 10 D
11 A 12 C 13 B 14) NO 15) 8
16) 29 17) 17 18) 1⁄3 20) −1, 2, 5 21) 17

22) −76, −80 23) 2, 12, 22, …; 𝑎10 = 92 24) 𝑎 = 2; 25) 981 26)
𝑎13 = 26 120
27) 118 28) 21, 23, 25 29) 15, 6, −3 or 30) 25 or 31) 18 or 19
2, 6, 10 36

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 32) 420 33) 900 34) 3, 7, 11 35) 1, 6, 11 36) 1170
37) 3, 7, 11 38) 8, 12, 16, 20 39) 2,4,6,8
Ability Assignment/ Extending Learning
Choose the correct answer from the given four options
1. What is the sum of all 3-digit numbers that leave a remainder of 2 when divided by 3?
(A) 164,850 (B) 164,749 (C) 149,700 (D) 156,720
2. How many three-digit positive integers exist which when divided by 7 leave a remainder of 5?

(A)142 (B) 143 (C) 141 (D) 129

th th
3. The sum of the 4 and 12 terms of an A.P.is 20. The sum of the first 15 terms of the A.P.is
(A) 300 (B) 120 (C) 150 (D) 170
4. If the sum of first 𝑛 even natural number is equal to 𝑘 times the sum of first 𝑛 odd natural
numbers, then 𝑘 equals
1 𝑛−1 𝑛+1 𝑛+1
(A) (B) (C) (D)
𝑛 𝑛 2𝑛 𝑛
5. The first and the last term of an AP are 1 and 11. If the sum of its term is 36, then the number of
terms is
(A) 5 (B) 6 (C) 7 (D) 8
1 1 1
6. If 𝑥+2 , 𝑥+3 , 𝑥+5 are in A.P., then 𝑥 is
(A) 5 (B) 3 (C) 1 (D) 2
7. If for an A.P. a5 = a10 = 51, then a15 is
(A) 71 (B) 72 (C) 76 (D) 51
8. What is the common difference of an AP in which a18 − a14 = 32?
(A) 8 (B) – 8 (C) – 4 (D) 4
9. Two APs have the same common difference. The first term of one of these is –1 and that of the
other is – 8. Then the difference between their 4th terms is
(A) –1 (B) – 8 (C) 7 (D) –9
10. If 7 times the 7th term of an AP is equal to 11 times its 11th term, then its 18th term is :
(A) 7 (B) 11 (C) 18 (D) 0
ANSWER KEY
1) A 2) D 3) C 4) D 5) B
6) C 7) D 8) A 9) C 10) D
E – RESOURCES
Introduction
https://youtu.be/f0tIue368NE
Nth Term of an AP
https://youtu.be/el8c-dJk2XA
Sum of n terms of an AP
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 CHAPTER 6
TRIANGLES

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS

1) In ∆ 𝐴𝐵𝐶, 𝑃𝑄 ∥ 𝐵𝐶. If PB = 6 cm, AP = 4 cm, AQ = 8 cm, the length of AC is:
(a) 12cm (b) 20cm (c) 6cm (d) 14cm
2) In trapezium ABCD if AB // CD, then the value of 𝑥 is:
29
(a) (c) 20
8
8 1
(b) (d)
29 20

3) In ∆ 𝐴𝐵𝐶, AB = 2 cm, BC = 3 cm and AC = 2.5 cm. If ∆𝐷𝐸𝐹~∆𝐴𝐵𝐶 and EF = 6 cm, then

perimeter of ∆ 𝐴𝐵𝐶 is
(a) 15 cm (b) 13 cm (c) 7.5 cm (d) 10 cm
4) In ∆ 𝐴𝐶𝐵 right angled at C, DE // BC, AB = 5 cm, AD = 2 cm and BC = 3 cm,
8
(i) AE = 5 cm (ii) AE = 1 cm (iii) AC = 4 cm (iv) AC = 3 cm

Then choose the correct option from the following:

(a) (i) and (iii) are correct (b) (i) and (iv) are correct
(c) (ii) and (iii) are correct (d) (ii) and (iv) are correct
5) If ∆𝐴𝐵𝐶~∆𝐸𝐷𝐹 𝑎𝑛𝑑 ∆𝐴𝐵𝐶 is not similar to ∆𝐷𝐸𝐹, then which of the following are true?
(a) 𝐵𝐶 × 𝐸𝐹 = 𝐴𝐶 × 𝐹𝐷 (b) 𝐴𝐵 × 𝐸𝐹 = 𝐴𝐶 × 𝐷𝐸
(c) 𝐵𝐶 × 𝐷𝐸 = 𝐴𝐵 × 𝐸𝐹 (d) 𝐵𝐶 × 𝐷𝐸 = 𝐴𝐵 × 𝐹𝐷
Choose the correct option from the following:
(a) (i) and (ii) are correct (b) Only (i)
(c) (i) and (iii) are correct (d) (i), (ii) and (iv) are correct
6) In triangles ABC and DEF, ∠𝐵 = ∠𝐸, ∠𝐹 = ∠𝐶 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝐴𝐵 = 3𝐷𝐸. Then, the two triangles
are
(a) congruent but not similar (b) similar but not congruent
(c) neither congruent nor similar (d) congruent as well as similar
𝐴𝐵 𝐴𝐶
7) If in triangles ABC and DEF, 𝐸𝐹 = 𝐷𝐸, then they will be similar when
(a) ∠𝐴 = ∠𝐷 (b) ∠𝐴 = ∠𝐸 (c) ∠𝐵 = ∠𝐸 (d) ∠𝐶 = ∠𝐹
𝐴𝐵 𝐵𝐶 𝐶𝐴
8) If in two triangles ABC and PQR, 𝑄𝑅 = = , then
𝑃𝑅 𝑃𝑄

a) ∆𝑃𝑄𝑅 ~ ∆𝐶𝐴𝐵 b) ∆𝑃𝑄𝑅 ~ ∆𝐴𝐵𝐶 c) ∆𝑃𝑄𝑅 ~ ∆𝐶𝐵𝐴 d) ∆𝑃𝑄𝑅 ~ ∆𝐵𝐶𝐴

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9) In the given figure ∠𝐴 = ∠𝐶, AB = 6 cm, AP = 12 cm and
CP = 4 cm, then length of CD is:

(a) 2 cm (b) 6 cm (c) 8 cm (d) 18 cm

10) ∆ABC~ ∆ 𝐴𝑃𝑄, if BA = 6.5 cm, AP = 2.8 cm, PQ = 4 cm and BC = 8 cm, then CA is:

(a) 4.5 cm (b) 5.6 cm (c) 5.2 cm (d) 6.2 cm

DIRECTION: In the question number 11, 12 and 13 a statement of assertion (A) is followed
by a statement of Reason (R). Choose the correct option out of the following cases:
In the following question a statement of Assertion (A) is followed by a statement of reason (R),
choose the correct answer out of the following cases:
(a) Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true and reason (R) is the correct explanation of assertion
(A)
(b) Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true and reason (R) is not the correct explanation of
assertion (A)
(c) Assertion (A) is true but reason (R) is false.
(d) Assertion (A) is false but reason (R) is true.
Q11 Statement A (Assertion): A vertical stick which is 15 cm long casts a shadow 12 cm long on
the ground. At the same time, a vertical tower casts a 50 m long shadow on the ground, then the
height of the tower is 50 m.
Statement R (Reason): The ratio of the perimeters of two similar triangles is same as the ratio
of their corresponding sides.

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Q12 Statement A (Assertion): D and E are points on the side AB and AC respectively of ∆ 𝐴𝐵𝐶
such that AB = 10.8 cm, AD = 6.3 cm, AC = 9.6 cm and EC = 4 cm, then DE is parallel to
BC

Statement R (Reason): If a line is parallel to one side, then it divides the other two
sides in the same ratio.
Q13 Statement A (Assertion): ∆ 𝐷𝐸𝐹 𝑎𝑛𝑑 ∆𝑋𝑌𝑍 are two triangles right angled at point E and Y
𝐷𝐸 𝐸𝐹
respectively. Also 𝑋𝑌 = then ∆ 𝐷𝐸𝐹~ ∆𝑋𝑌𝑍 by SAS similarity rule.
𝑌𝑍

Statement R (Reason): All right angled triangles are similar to each other.
14. A and B are respectively the points on the sides PQ and PR of a ∆𝑃𝑄𝑅 such that
PQ = 12.5 cm, PR = 10 cm, PA = 5 cm and PB = 4 cm. Is AB ∥ QR? Give reasons.
15. X and Y are points on the sides PQ and PR respectively of a ∆PQR. If the lengths of PX,
QX, PY and YR (in cm) are 4, 4.5, 8 and 9 respectively. Then show XY | |QR.
16. In the given figure, if AB || DC, find the value of x.

17. P is any point on side BC of a ∆ 𝐴𝐵𝐶, PQ // BA and PR // CA. QR produced meets CB at

D. Prove that 𝐷𝑃2 = 𝐵𝐷 × 𝐶𝐷.
18. In ∆ABC, D and E are the points on the side AB and AC respectively such that DE || BC. If AD =
6𝑥 − 7, DB = 4𝑥 − 3, AE = 3𝑥 − 3 and EC = 2𝑥 − 1, then find the value of 𝑥.
19. A boy of height 190 cm is walking away from the base of a lamp-post at a speed of 2 m/sec. If the
lamp-post is 3.2 m above the ground, find the length of his shadow after 5 seconds.

20. In the given figure, ABC is a triangle in which AB = AC. If D and E are points on AB and AC
respectively such that AD = AE. Prove that BCED is a cyclic quadrilateral.

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21. X is a mid point of BC and Y is the mid point of AX. BY when produced meets AC at Z such that
1
YZ // XP. Prove that AZ = 3 CA

22. In the given figure, PR = 6 cm and AB || QR. Find BP

23. In the given figure, DE ∥ BC, 𝐴𝐸 = 𝑎 𝑢𝑛𝑖𝑡𝑠, 𝐸𝐶 = 𝑏 𝑢𝑛𝑖𝑡𝑠, 𝐷𝐸 = 𝑥 𝑢𝑛𝑖𝑡𝑠 𝑎𝑛𝑑

𝐵𝐶 = 𝑦 𝑢𝑛𝑖𝑡𝑠. Find the value for 𝑥

24.ABCD is a trapezium with AD ∥ BC and AD = 4cm. If the diagonals AC and BD intersect

each other at O such that 𝐴𝑂/𝑂𝐶 = 𝐷𝑂/𝑂𝐵 = 1/2, then find BC.

𝐴𝐷 𝐴𝐶
25. In the given figure below, = and ∠1 = ∠2. Show that ∆ 𝐵𝐴𝐸~ ∆𝐶𝐴𝐷
𝐴𝐸 𝐵𝐷

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26. In the given figure XZ is parallel BC. AZ = 3 cm, ZC = 2 cm, BM = 3 cm and MC = 5cm. Find
the length of XY.

27. In given figure AB | | DE and BD | | EF. Prove that DC2 = CF × AC.

28. In the given figure, ∠1 = ∠2 and ∠3 = ∠4. Show that AE. BC = AC. DE.

29. PR||BD. Prove that QR||AD.

30. In the given figure PQ || BA ; PR ||CA. If PD = 12 cm. Find BD×CD.

31. Given a right triangle PQR right angled at Q. Find the length of UT.

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32. Through the mid-point M of the side CD of a parallelogram ABCD, the line BM is drawn
intersecting AC in L and AD produced in E. Prove that EL = 2 BL.
33. Two poles of height p and q metres are standing vertically on a level ground, ′𝑎′ metres
apart. Prove that the height of the point of intersection of the lines joining the top of each
𝑝𝑞
pole to the foot of the opposite pole is given by 𝑝+𝑞 metres.

OR
In figure, AB || PQ || CD, AB = 𝑥 units, CD = y units and PQ = z units, prove that
1 1 1
+y= z.
x

ANSWERS
Q1 b` Q2 c Q3 a Q4 a Q5 d
Q6 b Q7 b Q8 a Q9 a Q10 b
Q11 d Q12 b Q13 d 16) 7 −1
18 2
𝑎𝑦 9
19 10 m 22) 2 23) 𝑥 = 24) BC = 8 26) 5
𝑎+𝑏
80
31) UT = 13

CASE STUDY 1
Q34 A maths teacher draws the shape of a quadrilateral on board. Ankit observes the shape and
explored it on his notebook in different ways as shown below:

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On the basis of the above information answer the following questions:
(i) In Fig (i), if ABCD is a trapezium with AB // CD, E and F are points on the non parallel sides AD
𝐴𝐸
and BC respectively such that EF // AB, then find in terms of CF and BF
𝐸𝐷

(ii) In Fig (i), if AB // CD, and DO = 3𝑥 − 19, OB = 𝑥 − 5, OC = 𝑥 − 3 and AO = 3 cm, find the
value of 𝑥
(iii) (a) In Fig (ii), in ∆ 𝐴𝐵𝐶 if PQ // BC, and AP = 2.4 cm, AQ = 2 cm, QC = 3 cm and
BC = 6 cm, then find the value of AB + PQ
OR
(iii) ( b) In Fig (ii), in ∆𝐷𝐸𝐹 if RS // EF, and DR = 4𝑥 − 3, DS = 8𝑥 − 7, DE = 7𝑥 − 4 and
DF= 13𝑥 − 8, find the value of 𝑥
ANSWER KEY
𝐵𝐹 (ii) 𝑥 = 8 𝑜𝑟 9 (iii) (a) sum = 8.4 cm (iv) (b) 𝑥 = 1
(i) 𝐹𝐶

CASE STUDY 2
Q35 Vijay is trying to estimate the height of the tower near his house using the properties of similar
triangles. His house which is 20 m tall casts a 10 m long shadow on the ground. At the same time,
the tower cast a 50 m long shadow on the ground and. Ajay's house cast a 20 m long shadow on the
ground

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On the basis of the above information answer the following questions:
(i) What is the height of the tower?
(ii) What will be the length of the shadow of the tower when Vijay’s house cast a shadow
12 m long?
(iii) (a) What is the height of Ajay's house?
OR
(iii) (b)When the tower cast a 40 m long shadow, what will be the length of the shadow cast by
Ajay’s house at the same time?
ANSWER KEY
(i) 100 m (ii) 60 m (iii) 40 m (iv) 16 m
Ability Assignment/ Extending Learning
1. RS // DB // PQ. If CP = PD = 11cm and DR = RA = 3cm. Then the values of 𝑥 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑦 are
respectively

(a) 12, 10 (b) 14, 6 (c) 10, 7 (d) 16,8

2. Leela has a triangular cabinet that fits under her staircase. There are four parallel shelves as
shown below. The total height of the cabinet is 144 cm. The maximum height of a book that
can stand upright on the bottom most shelf is:
(a) 18 cm (b) 36 cm (c) 54 cm (d) 86.4 cm

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3. In the given figure, T and B are right angles. If the lengths of AT, BC and AS (in
centimetres) are 15, 16 and 17 respectively, then the length of TC (in centimetres) is :

(a) 18 (b) 16 (c) 19 (d) 12

4. If ∆ABC and ∆DEF are similar such that 2AB = DE and BC = 8 cm, then EF =
(a) 16cm (b) 12 cm (c) 8 cm (d) 4 cm
5. XY is drawn parallel to the base BC of a ∆ABC cutting AB at X and AC at Y. If AB = 4
BX and YC = 2 cm, then AY =
(a) 2 cm (b) 4 cm (c) 6 cm (d) 8
6. In triangles ABC and DEF, ∠A = ∠E = 40°, AB : ED = AC : EF and ∠F = 65°, then ∠B =
(a) 850 (b) 750 (c) 650 (d) 350
7. In the figure, the measures of ∠D and ∠F are respectively

(a) 300 , 200 (b) 500 , 400 (c) 400 , 500 (d) 200 , 300
1
8. If in ∆ABC, AB = 6 cm and DE||BC such that AE = 4 AC, then the length of AD is :

(a) 2 cm (b) 1.2 cm (c) 1.5 cm (d) 4 cm

9. In the figure, if PB || CF and DP || EF, then AD/DE =

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 1 1 2 3
(a) (b) (c) (d)
3 4 3 4
10. In a ∆ABC, perpendicular AD from A on BC meets BC at D. If BD = 8 cm, DC = 2 cm and
AD = 4 cm, then
(a) ∆ABC is isosceles (b) ∆ABC is equilateral
(c) AC = 2 AB (d) ∆ABC is right-angled at A
ANSWERS
1 d 2 c 3 d 4 a 5 c

6 b 7 d 8 c 9 a 10 d

Reference links:
Defining Similarity (Introduction)
https://youtu.be/bSbkolPf1l8

Criteria of Similarity
https://youtu.be/f5Auut3DDTQ

THALES Theorem Activity

https://youtu.be/sw8ZxHU91ds

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 Chapter 7
Co-ordinate Geometry
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS
1. The line segment joining the points (3, -1) and (-6, 5) is trisected. The coordinates of point
of trisection are
(a) (3, 3) (b) (- 3, 3) (c) (3, – 3) (d) (-3,-3)
2. The line 3𝑥 + 𝑦 – 9 = 0 divides the line joining the points (1, 3) and (2, 7) internally in
the ratio
(a) 3 : 4 (b) 3 : 2 (c) 2 : 3 (d) 4 : 3
3. If the distance between the points (x, -1) and (3, 2) is 5, then the value of x is
(a) -7 or -1 (b) -7 or 1 (c) 7 or 1 (d) 7 or -1
4. The points (1,1), (-2, 7) and (3, -3) are
(a) vertices of an equilateral triangle (b) collinear
(c) vertices of an isosceles triangle (d) none of these
5. The perimeter of a triangle with vertices (0, 4), (0, 0) and (3, 0) is
(a) 5 (b) 12 (c) 11 (d) 7+√5
6. The fourth vertex D of a parallelogram ABCD whose three vertices are A(- 2, 3), B(6, 7)
and C(8, 3) is
(a) (0,1) (b) (0,-1) (c) (-1,0) (d) (1,0)
7. If the point P(2,1) lies on the line segment joining points A(4, 2) and 6(8, 4), then
(a)AP = 1/3AB (b) AP = PB (c) PB = 1/3AB (d) AP = 1/2AB
8. The perpendicular bisector of the line segment joining the points A(1,5) and 8(4,6) cuts the
y-axis at
(a) (0, 13) (b) (0,-13) (c) (0,12) (d) (13,0)
9. A line intersects the y-axis and X-axis at the points P and Q, respectively. If (2, – 5) is the
mid-point of PQ, then the coordinates of P and Q are, respectively ’
(a) (0,-5) and (2, 0) (b) (0, 10) and (- 4, 0)
(c) (0, 4) and (- 10, 0) (d) (0, – 10) and (4,0)
10. If AOBC is a rectangle whose three vertices are A(0, 3), O(0, 0) and B(5, 0), then the
length of its diagonal is
(a) 5 (b) 3 (c) √34 (d) 4
In the questions 11, 12, and 13 statements of Assertion (A) is followed by a statement of
Reason (R). Choose the correct option.
(a) Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true and reason (R) is the correct explanation of
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 assertion (A).
(b) Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true, but reason (R) is not the correct explanation of
assertion (A).
(c) Assertion (A) is true, but reason (R) is false.
(d) Assertion (A) is false, but reason (R) is true.
11. Assertion: The distance point P(2,3) from the x-axis is 3.
Reason: The distance from x-axis is equal to its ordinary.
12. Assertion: The points (1,5) lies on the perpendicular bisectors of line segment joining the
points p(6,5) Q(1,10)
Reason : the ordinate of points A on y axis is 5 and B has coordinates(-3,1) then the length
of AB is 5 units.
13. Assertion: The abscissa and ordinate of a point in IV quadrant have different sign.
Reason: The abscissa and ordinate of a point in IV quadrant
14. Find a relation between x and y such that the point (x, y) is equidistant from the points (7,
1) and (3, 5).
15. Find the ratio in which the line segment joining the points (– 3, 10) and (6, – 8) is divided
by (– 1, 6).
16. Find a point P on the y-axis which is equidistant from the points A (4, 8) and
B (-6, 6). Also find the distance AP.
17. If the point P(x, y) is equidistant from the points A (a + b, b – a) and
B (a – b, a + b), prove that 𝑏𝑥 = 𝑎𝑦.
18. If the point P (2, 2) is equidistant from the points A(-2, k) and B(-2k, -3), find k.
19. Prove that the points (3, 0), (6, 4) and (-1, 3) are the vertices of a right angled isosceles
triangle.
20. Show that the points (-2, 3), (8, 3) and (6, 7) are the vertices of a right triangle
21. Prove that the points A (2, -1), B (3, 4), C (-2, 3) and D (-3, -2) are the vertices of a
rhombus ABCD. Is ABCD a square?
22. Points A (-1, y) and B (5, 7) lie on a circle with centre 0(2, -3y). Find the values of y.
Hence find the radius of the circle
23. If the centroid of ∆ABC, in which A(a, b), B(b, c), C(c, a) is at the origin, then calculate the
value of (a3 + b3 + c3)
24. If (3, 3), (6, y), (x, 7) and (5, 6) are the vertices of a parallelogram taken in order, find the
values of x and y.
25. The x-coordinate of a point P is twice its y coordinate. If P is equidistant from
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 Q (2, -5) and R(-3, 6), find the coordinates of P.
26. Find the points on the x-axis which are at a distance of 2√5 from the point (7,−4). How
many such points are there?
27. If P(a, b) is the mid-point of the line segment joining the
points A(10,−6) and B(k,4) and a−2b=18 , find the value of k and the distance AB.
28. Ayush starts walking from his house to the office. Instead of going to the office directly, he
goes to a bank first, from there to his daughter’s school and then reaches the office. What is
the extra distance travelled by Ayush in reaching his office? (Assume that all distances
covered are in straight lines). If the house is situated at (2,4) , bank at (5,8) , school at
(13,14) and office at (13, 26) and coordinates are in km.
Case- Study Based Questions :
29. Shown below is a map of Giri's neighbourhood. Giri did a survey of his neighbourhood and
collected the following information.

• The hotel, mall and the main gate of the garden lie in a straight line.
The distance between the hotel and the mall is half of the distance between the mall and the
main gate of the garden.
• The bus stand is exactly midway between the main gate of the garden and the fire station.
The mall, bus stand and the water tank lie in a straight line.
Based on the above information, answer the following questions:
(i) What is the x-coordinate of the mall's location?
(ii) What are the coordinates of the fire station?
(iii) (a) What is the shortest distance between the water tank and the school?
OR
(iii) (b) How much more is the shortest distance of the school from the water tank than
the distance of the school from the police station?
30. There are two routes to travel from source A to destination B by bus. First bus reaches at B
via point C and second bus reaches from A to B directly. The position of A, Band C are
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 represented in the following graph:

Based on the above information, answer the following questions.

(i) Find the distance between A and B
(ii) Find the distance between A and C
(iii) (a) If it is assumed that both buses have same speed, then by which bus do you
want to travel from A to B?
Or
(iii) (b) If the fare for first bus is Rs10/km, then what will be the fare for total
journey by that bus?
Answers:
1.b 2.a 3.d 4.b 5.b 6.b 7.d 8.a 9.d 10.c

11.a 12.b 13.c 14. 15. 16. 17.- 18. -1 19.- 20.-
x- 2/7 (0, 2), Or
y=2 √52 -3
21.- 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29.0, 30. √52
7 or - 3abc 8, 4 16, 8 (9,0) 22 2.41km (4, 1) 5√2
1 (5,0), 2√61 13units, 2nd,
2 6units Rs.84.80
points
Ability Assignment/ Extended Learning
1. If the distance between the points (3, - 5) and (x, - 5) is 15 units, then the values of x are:
(a) 12,-18 (b)-12, 18 (c) 18,5 (d)-9,-12
2. The distance between the points (a cosθ + b sin θ ,0) and (0, a sin θ – b cos θ) is:
(a) a² + b² (b) a²-b² (c) √a²+b² (d) √a²-b2
3. The point P on x-axis equidistant from the points A(-1, 0) and B(5, 0) is:
(a) (2,0) (b) (0, 2) (c) (3,0) (d) (2, 2)
4. The coordinates of the point which is reflection of point (-3, 5) in x-axis are:
(a) (3,5) (b) (3,5) (c) (-3,-5) (d) (-3,5)
5. AD is a median of ∆ABC with vertices A(5,-6), B(6, 4) and C(0, 0). Length AD is equal to:
(a) √68 units (b) 2/15 units (c) √101 units (d) 10 units

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 6. The centre of a circle is at (2, 0). If one end of a diameter is at (6, 0), then the other end is at:
(a) (0,0) (b) (4, 0) (c) (-2,0) (d) (-6,0)
7. The coordinates of the vertex A of a rectangle ADBC whose three vertices are given as B(0,
0), C(3, 0) and D(0, 4) are:
(a) (4,0) (b) (0,3) (c) (3, 4) (d) (4,3)
8. If the point P(k, 0) divides the line segment joining the points A(2, - 2) and B(-7, 4) in the
ratio 1: 2, then the value of k is:
(a) 1 (b) 2 (c)-2 (d) -1
9. If the point P(6, 2) divides the line segment joining A(12, 5) and B(4, y) in the ratio 3:1, then
the value of y is:
(a) 4 (b) 3 (c) 2 (d) 1
10. The distance between the points (0, 2√5) and (-2√5, 0) is:
4 2
(a) 2√10 units (b) 10 units (c) 20 units (d) 0 units

Answers :
1.b 2.c 3.a 4 .c 5.a 6.c 7.c 8.d 9.d 10.a

E – Resources
Introduction: https://youtu.be/GKpOKIaY4R8
Distance Formula: https://youtu.be/kyLKmlwa2Nc
Section Formula https://youtu.be/KowWdT5IcaQ

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 CHAPTER 8
INTRODUCTION TO TRIGONOMETRY
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
4
1. If cos A = 5 , then the value of tan A is
1 3
(𝐴)√3 (B)√3 (C) 4 (D) 1

2. If sin A + sin2 A = 1,then cos 2 + cos 4 A is

(𝐴) − 1 (B) 1 (C) 1 (D) 2
4𝑠𝑖𝑛𝜃−cos 𝜃
3.If 4 tan 𝜃 =3 ,then the value of is
4 sin 𝜃+cos 𝜃
2 1 1 3
(A) 3 (B) 3 (C) 2 (D) 4

4.If 𝜃 is said to be an acute angle and 7sin2 𝜃 + 3 cos 2 𝜃= 4 , then the value of tan 𝜃 is
1 3
(𝐴)√3 (B)√3 (C) 4 (D) 1

5.The value of ( sin 45°+ cos 45°) is

1 √3
(𝐴) √2 (B)√2 (C) (D)1
2

6.The value of (sin30° + cos 30°) – ( sin 60° + cos 60°) is

(𝐴) − 1 (B) 0 (C) 1 (D) 2
1 1
7.If sin 𝛼 = 2 and cos 𝛽 = 2 , then the value of ( 𝛼 + 𝛽) is

(A)0° (B) 30° (C) 60° (D) 90°

8.If ∆𝐴𝐵𝐶 is a right angled at C ,then the value of cos (A+ B) is
1 √3
(𝐴)0 (B) 1 (C) 2 (D) 2

9.If sec A .sin A = 0 ,then the value of cos A is

1 1
(A) (B)√3 (C) √3 (D) 1
√2

10. In ∆ ABC ,right – angled at B , AB= 24cm ,BC = 7cm , then value of tan C is
20 24 1 3
(A) (B) (C) 2 (D) 4
7 7

ASSERATION AND REASONING

Directions: In the following questions, a statement of assertion (A) is followed by a statement of
reason (R). Mark the correct choice as:
(a) Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true and reason (R) is the correct explanation of assertion
(A).
(b) Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true but reason (R) is not the correct explanation of
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(c) Assertion (A) is true but reason (R) is false.
(d) Assertion (A) is false but reason (R) is true.
Q11. Assertion: The value of sin600 cos300 + sin300 cos600 is 1
Reason: sin900=1 and cos900=0
Q12. Assertion: sin (A+B) = sin A + sin B
Reason: For any value of θ, 1+tan2θ = sec2θ
Q13. Assertion: The value of sin A is always less than 1.
Reason : sin A is product of sin and A
20 𝟏
1. If 𝑐𝑜𝑡𝜃 = 21, find the value of √(1 − cot 𝜃)√(1 + cot 𝜃) (Ans:𝟐𝟏)
4𝑠𝑖𝑛𝜃−𝑐𝑜𝑠𝜃 5
2. If 3𝑡𝑎𝑛𝜃 = 2, prove that =7
2𝑠𝑖𝑛𝜃+𝑐𝑠𝑜𝜃

3. Find the area and perimeter of a right-angled triangle whose hypotenuse is 25 cm and base angle
is 45°. (Ans: A = 156.25 sq units, P = 𝟐𝟓(√𝟐 + 𝟏) units)
𝟏
4. If 7sin2 θ + 3cos2 θ = 4, find tanθ. (Ans: 𝐭𝐚𝐧𝛉 = )
√𝟑

5. A rhombus of side 20 cm has two angles of 60° each. Find the length of each diagonal.
(Ans: 20cm, 𝟐𝟎√𝟑 𝒄𝒎)
6. If 𝑠𝑖𝑛 (𝐴 − 𝐵) = 𝑠𝑖𝑛 𝐴 𝑐𝑜𝑠 𝐵 − 𝑐𝑜𝑠𝐴 𝑠𝑖𝑛 𝐵 and
𝑐𝑜𝑠 (𝐴 − 𝐵) = 𝑐𝑜𝑠 𝐴 𝑐𝑜𝑠 𝐵 + 𝑠𝑖𝑛 𝐴 𝑠𝑖𝑛 𝐵
then find the values of sin 15° and cos15°.
7. If 𝑠𝑖𝑛 (𝐴 + 𝐵) = 𝑠𝑖𝑛 𝐴 𝑐𝑜𝑠 𝐵 + 𝑐𝑜𝑠𝐴 𝑠𝑖𝑛 𝐵 and
𝑐𝑜𝑠 (𝐴 + 𝐵) = 𝑐𝑜𝑠 𝐴 𝑐𝑜𝑠 𝐵 − 𝑠𝑖𝑛 𝐴 𝑠𝑖𝑛 𝐵
then find the values of sin 75° and cos75°.
8. If 𝜃 = 30°, verify that
(i) sin 3𝜃 = 3 sin 𝜃 − 4 𝑠𝑖𝑛3 𝜃
(ii) cos 3𝜃 = 4 𝑐𝑜𝑠 3 𝜃 − 3 cos 𝜃
1 1
9. If A and B are acute angles such that tan A= 2 and tan B= 3 and
tan 𝐴+tan 𝐵
tan(𝐴 + 𝐵) = 1−tan 𝐴.𝑡𝑎𝑛𝐵 , find 𝐴 + 𝐵.

10. If √3 sin 𝜃 − cos 𝜃 = 0 and 0𝑜 < 𝜃 < 90° ,find the value of θ. (𝑨𝒏𝒔: 𝜽 = 𝟑𝟎𝟎 )
11. If sin 𝜃 + cos 𝜃 = √3, then prove that tan 𝜃 + cot 𝜃 = 1
1 1
12. If sin(𝐴 − 𝐵) = 2 and cos(𝐴 + 𝐵) = 2 , 0° < 𝐴 + 𝐵 ≤ 90°, 𝐴 > 𝐵, find 𝐴 and 𝐵.
√3
13. If sin(𝐴 + 𝐵) = cos(𝐴 − 𝐵) = , 𝐴 and 𝐵 are acute angles( 𝐴 > 𝐵), find 𝐴 and 𝐵.
2

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 15 8
14. Given a right angled ∆ ABC, right angled at B in which tan A = and tan C = 15, then find the
8

value of sin(𝐴 + 𝐶).

15. Prove the following identities:
1+𝑐𝑜𝑠𝜃
a) √ = 𝑐𝑜𝑠𝑒𝑐𝜃 + 𝑐𝑜𝑡𝜃
1−𝑐𝑜𝑠𝜃

1+𝑠𝑖𝑛𝜃 1−𝑠𝑖𝑛𝜃
b) √ + √1+𝑠𝑖𝑛𝜃 = 2𝑠𝑒𝑐𝜃
1−𝑠𝑖𝑛𝜃

𝑠𝑒𝑐 𝜃+𝑡𝑎𝑛𝜃 1+sin 𝜃 2

c) =( )
𝑠𝑒𝑐 𝜃−𝑡𝑎𝑛𝜃 cos 𝜃

d) 𝑐𝑜𝑠 4 𝐴 − 𝑐𝑜𝑠 2 𝐴 = 𝑠𝑖𝑛4 𝐴 − 𝑠𝑖𝑛2 𝐴

e) √𝑠𝑒𝑐 2 𝜃 + 𝑐𝑜𝑠𝑒𝑐 2 𝜃 = 𝑡𝑎𝑛 𝜃 + 𝑐𝑜𝑡 𝜃
f) 𝑠𝑖𝑛4 𝐴 + 𝑐𝑜𝑠 4 𝐴 = 1 − 2𝑠𝑖𝑛2 𝐴 𝑐𝑜𝑠 2 𝐴
g) 𝑠𝑖𝑛6 𝐴 + 𝑐𝑜𝑠 6 𝐴 = 1 − 3𝑠𝑖𝑛2 𝐴 𝑐𝑜𝑠 2 𝐴
h) 𝑠𝑖𝑛8 𝐴 + 𝑐𝑜𝑠 8 𝐴 = (𝑠𝑖𝑛2 𝐴 − 𝑐𝑜𝑠 2 𝐴)(1 − 2𝑠𝑖𝑛2 𝐴 𝑐𝑜𝑠 2 𝐴)
i) 𝑠𝑖𝑛4 𝐴 − 𝑐𝑜𝑠 4 𝐴 = 𝑠𝑖𝑛2 𝐴 − 𝑐𝑜𝑠 2 𝐴 = 2𝑠𝑖𝑛2 𝐴 − 1 = 1 − 2𝑐𝑜𝑠 2 𝐴
2 1 2 1
j) − 𝑐𝑜𝑠4 𝜃 − 𝑠𝑖𝑛2 𝜃 + 𝑠𝑖𝑛4 𝜃 = 𝑐𝑜𝑡 4 𝜃 − 𝑡𝑎𝑛4 𝜃
𝑐𝑜𝑠2 𝜃
𝑐𝑜𝑡𝜃+𝑐𝑜𝑠𝑒𝑐𝜃−1 1+𝑐𝑜𝑠𝜃
k) = = 𝑐𝑜𝑠𝑒𝑐𝜃 + 𝑐𝑜𝑡𝜃
𝑐𝑜𝑡𝜃−𝑐𝑜𝑠𝑒𝑐𝜃+1 𝑠𝑖𝑛𝜃
𝑠𝑖𝑛𝜃 𝑠𝑖𝑛𝜃
l) = 2 + 𝑐𝑜𝑡𝜃−𝑐𝑜𝑠𝑒𝑐𝜃
𝑐𝑜𝑡𝜃+𝑐𝑜𝑠𝑒𝑐𝜃

√2
16. If tan 𝐴 = √2 − 1, show that sin 𝐴 cos 𝐴 = 4
1
17. If 𝑠𝑒𝑐𝜃 − tan 𝜃 = 𝑥, then show that 𝑠𝑒𝑐𝜃 + tan 𝜃 = 𝑥. Hence find the value of

cos 𝜃andsin 𝜃.
𝑎2 𝑏2
18. If 𝑥 = 𝑎 𝑠𝑖𝑛𝜃 and 𝑦 = 𝑏 tan 𝜃, prove that 𝑥 2 − 𝑦 2 = 1

19. If 𝑡𝑎𝑛𝜃 + 𝑠𝑖𝑛𝜃 = 𝑚 and 𝑡𝑎𝑛𝜃 − 𝑠𝑖𝑛𝜃 = 𝑛, show that 𝑚2 − 𝑛2 = 4√𝑚𝑛

20. If 𝑥 = 𝑟 𝑠𝑖𝑛𝐴 𝑐𝑜𝑠𝐶, 𝑦 = 𝑟 𝑠𝑖𝑛 𝐴 𝑠𝑖𝑛 𝐶, 𝑧 = 𝑟 𝑐𝑜𝑠 𝐴, prove that 𝑟 2 = 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 𝑧 2 .
HOTS QUESTIONS
21. Solve for θ:
𝑐𝑜𝑠2 𝜃
(i) =3
𝑐𝑜𝑡 2 𝜃−𝑐𝑜𝑠2 𝜃

(ii) 𝑠𝑒𝑐 2 𝜃 + 𝑡𝑎𝑛2 𝜃 = 3

2x
22. If cot θ = √9−4x2, then evaluate: cosec θ − tan θ.

23. If sinθ + cosθ = p and secθ + cosecθ = q, then prove that q (p2 – 1) = 2p.
𝑝2 −1
24. If 𝑠𝑒𝑐𝜃 + tan 𝜃 = 𝑝, then prove that s𝑖𝑛𝜃 = .
𝑝2 +1
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25. If 𝑥 = 𝑎 sec 𝜃 + 𝑏 tan 𝜃 and 𝑦 = 𝑎 𝑡𝑎𝑛𝜃 + 𝑏 𝑠𝑒𝑐𝜃, prove that 𝑥 2 − 𝑦 2 = 𝑎2 − 𝑏 2 .
26. If 𝑎 sin 𝐴 + 𝑏 cos 𝐴 = 𝑐, then prove that 𝑎 cos 𝐴 − 𝑏 sin 𝐴 = √𝑎2 + 𝑏 2 − 𝑐 2
27. If cos θ − sin θ = √2 sin θ , prove that cos θ + sin θ = √2 cos θ.
28. If 15𝑡𝑎𝑛2 𝜃 + 4𝑠𝑒𝑐 2 𝜃 = 23, then find the value of (sec 𝜃 + 𝑐𝑜𝑠𝑒𝑐𝜃)2 − 𝑠𝑖𝑛2 𝜃.
1 1
29. If 𝑐𝑜𝑠𝑒𝑐𝜃 = 𝑥 + 4𝑥, prove that 𝑐𝑜𝑠𝑒𝑐𝜃 + cot 𝜃 = 2𝑥 𝑜𝑟 .
2𝑥

ANSWERS
OBJECTIVE
1 c 2 b 3 c 4 b 5 b
6 b 7 d 8 a 9 d 10 b
11 b 12 d 13 c
CASE STUDY QUESTIONS
Q30 A tram transports travellers from the base level at point A to the summit of a mountain chateau
at point P. Point A is situated 2000 m away from point C, which marks the mountain’s base .If
𝛼 = 30° and 𝛽 = 60°.

Based on the above information answer the following questions:

(i) What will be the height of the mountain?
(ii) Assuming the cable is held tight, what will be the length of the cable?
(iii) (a) What will be the length of BC?
OR
(iii) (b) What will be the distance of point A to the foot of the mountain located at B?
Q31
RWA plans to build a playground slide in the colony park specially designed for children under 12
years old. They envision the top of the slide positioned 4 m above ground level, inclined at 30°
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Based on the above information answer the following questions:
(i) What is the length of AB ?
(ii) What is the value of sin2 30° + cos260°?
(iii) (a) In the given figure , if AB + BC =25 m and AC =5 m , then what is the value of BC?
OR
(iii) (b) In the given figure , what is the value of sin B cos A ?
CASE STUYDY Q30 2000 4000 2000 4000
m m m OR m
√3 √3 3 3

1 1
CASE STUDY Q31 8𝑚 12 m OR 4
2

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Ability Assignment/Extended Learning
Choose the correct answer from the given four options:
1. 𝐼𝑓 sinθ + cos 𝜃 = √3 , 𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑛 cosec 𝜃 + sin 𝜃 equal to
(A) 2 cos 𝜃 (B) 2 sin 𝜃 (C) 0 (D) 1
2. If 𝜃 is an acute angle such that sec θ = cosec 60° 𝑇hen the value of 2𝑐𝑜𝑠 2 𝜃 − 1
(A) 2 (B) 11 (C) −2 (D) 0
3. The value of [(𝑠𝑒𝑐𝐴 + 𝑡𝑎𝑛𝐴) (1 − 𝑠𝑖𝑛𝐴)] is equal to
(A) 𝑡𝑎𝑛2 𝐴 (B) 𝑠𝑖𝑛2 𝐴 (C) 𝑐𝑜𝑠𝐴 (D) 𝑠𝑖𝑛𝐴
4. If A is an acute angle in a right ∆ABC, right angled at B, then the value of 𝑠𝑖𝑛𝐴 + 𝑐𝑜𝑠𝐴 is :
(A) equal to one (B) greater than one
(C) less than one (D) equal to two

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5. If 𝑐𝑜𝑠𝑒𝑐𝜃 − 𝑠𝑖𝑛𝜃 = √5, the value of (𝑐𝑜𝑠𝑒𝑐𝜃+sin 𝜃) is :
(A) 1 (B) 2 (C) 3 (D) 4
1+sin 𝐶
6. ∆ABC is a right angled at B, If BC =5cm and AC -AB =1cm then value of is
𝑐𝑜𝑠 𝐶

(A) 5 (B) 1
(C) −1 (D) None of the above
2 1
7. If cosec𝜃 = 2𝑥 and cot𝜃 = 𝑥 then 2 ( 𝑥2 − ) is equal to
𝑥2
1
(A) 2 (B) 0 (C) −1 (D) 1 + √3
1 cosec 2x −sec 2x
8. If 𝑡𝑎𝑛 𝑥 = , thencosec 2 𝑥+sec2 𝑥 equals
√5
1 3 2
(A) 7 (B) 7 (C) 3 (D) 0

9. If tan (20° − 3α ) = cot (5 α --20°)then the value of α is :

(A) 45° (B) 15° (C) 60° (D) 0
10. 𝑡𝑎𝑛 (45° − 𝜃) – 𝑐𝑜𝑡 (45° + 𝜃) is equal to
(A) 2𝑐𝑜𝑠𝜃 (B) 0 (C) 2𝑠𝑖𝑛𝜃 (D) 1
ANSWERS
1. D 2.B 3.C 4. B 5. C
6. A 7. B 8. D 9. D 10.D

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 CHAPTER 9- SOME APPLICATIONS OF TRIGONOMETRY
Choose the correct answer from the given four options
1. The tops of two poles of height 20 m and 14 m are connected by a wire. If the wire makes an
angle of 30° with horizontal, then the length of the wire is
(A) 12 m (B) 10 m (C) 8 m (D) 6 m
2. A car is moving away from the base of a 30 m high tower. The angle of elevation of the top of
the tower from the car at an instant, when the car is 10 √3 m away from the base of the tower, is
(A) 30° (B) 45° (C) 90° (D) 60°
3. A ladder makes an angle of 60° with the ground when placed against a wall. If the foot of the
ladder is 2 m away from the wall, then the length of the ladder (in metres) is
4
(A) √3 (B) 4√3 (C) 2√2 (D) 4

4. The angle of depression of a car parked on the road from the top of a 150 m high tower is 30°.
The distance of the car from the tower (in metres) is
(A) 50√3 (B) 150√3 (C) 150√2 (D) 75
5. If the altitude of the sun is 60°, then the height of the vertical tower that will cast a shadow of
length 30 m is
30
(A) 30√3 m (B) 15 m (C) m (D) 15√2 m
√3

6. The angles of depression of two ships from the top of a light house are 45° and 30° towards
east. If the ships are 100 𝑚 apart, the height of the light house is
50 50
(A) (B) (C) 50(√3 − 1) (D) 50(√3 + 1)
√3+1 √3−1

7. It is found that on walking 𝑥 meters towards a chimney in a horizontal line through its base, the
elevation of its top changes from 30° to 60° . The height of the chimney is
√3 2
(A) 3√2𝑥 (B)2√3𝑥 (C) 𝑥 (D) 𝑥
2 √3

8. From the top of a cliff 25 m high the angle of elevation of a tower is found to be equal to the
angle of depression of the foot of the tower. The height of the tower is
(A) 25 m (B) 50 m (C)75 m (D) 100 m
9. Two persons are ′𝑎′ metres apart and the height of one is double that of the other. If from the
middle point of the line joining their feet, an observer finds the angular elevation of their tops to
be complementary, then the height of the shorter post is
𝑎 𝑎 𝑎
(A) (B) (C) 𝑎√2 (D)
4 √2 2√2

10. A tower subtends an angle of 30° at a point on the same level as its foot. At a second point ℎ
metres above the first, the depression of the foot of the tower is 60°. The height of the tower is
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 ℎ ℎ ℎ
(A) 2 m (B) ℎ√3 m (C) 3 m (D) m
√3

11. A peacock is sitting on the top of a tree. It observes a snake on the ground at an angle of
depression of 30°. The peacock with a speed of 300 m/min catches the snake in 12 seconds.
What is the height of the tree?
12. In Figure, AB is a 6 m high pole and CD is a ladder inclined at an angle of 60° to the horizontal
and reaches up to a point D of pole. If AD = 2.54 m, find the length of the ladder. (use
√3 =1.73)(CBSE 2016)

13. A tree 12 m high, is broken by the wind in such a way that its top touches the ground and makes
an angle of 60° with the ground. At what height form the ground, is the tree broken by the
wind?
14. Trigonometry is used in architecture to ensure that buildings are built safely. For example,
architects have to calculate lengths of support cables for poles, suspension bridges, etc. to
ensure stability and safety. Based on the following figure , answer the questions:
A radio station tower is to be built in two sections. From a point 80 feet from the base of the
tower, the angle of elevation of the top of the first section is 45°, and the angle of elevation of
the top of the second section is 60°. What should be the lengths of the two supporting cables?
(Use √2 =1.4)

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15. From the top of tower 60 m high, the angles of depression of the top and bottom of a building
whose base is in the same straight line with the base of the tower are observed to be 30° and 60°
respectively. Find the height of the building.
16. From the top of a tower the angle of depression of an object on the horizontal ground is found to
be 60°. On descending 20 m vertically downwards from the top of the tower, the angle of
depression of the object is found to be 30°. Find the height of the tower.
17. An aeroplane when flying at a height of 3000 m above the ground passes vertically above
another aeroplane at an instant when the angles of elevation of the two planes from the same
point on the ground are 60° and 45° respectively. Find the vertical distance between the aero
planes at that instant. (Use √3 =1.732)
18. The angle of elevation of a jet plane from a point A on the ground is 60°. After a flight of 15
seconds, the angle of elevation changes to 30°. If the jet plane is flying at a constant height of
1500√3 m, find the speed of the jet plane.
19. An aeroplane flying horizontally at a height of 1 km above the ground is observed at a certain
point on earth to subtend and angle of 60°. After 10 seconds, its angle of elevation at the same
point is observed to be 30°. Calculate the speed of the aeroplane in km/hr. (Use √3 =1.732)
20. The angle of elevation of a jet aircraft from a point P on the ground is 60°. After a flight of 30
seconds, the angle of elevation becomes half of the previous angle. If the jet is flying at a speed
of 864 km/hr, find the constant height at which the jet is flying. (√3 = 1.73)
21. The angle of elevation of a cloud from a point 60 m above a lake is 30° and the angle of
depression of the reflection of cloud in the lake is 60° . Find the height of the cloud.
22. Two boats approach a light house in mid sea from opposite directions. The angles of elevation
of the top of the light house from two boats are 30° and 45° respectively. If the distance
between two boats is 100 m, find the height of the light house.
23. Two ships are sailing in the sea on the either side of the light-house, the angles of depression of
two ships as observed from the top of the light-house are 60° and 45° respectively. If the
√3+1
distance between the ships is 200 ( ) m, find the height of the light-house.
√3

24. A boy is standing on the ground and flying a kite with 120 m of string at an elevation of 30°.
Another boy is standing on the roof of a 14m high building and is flying his kite at an elevation
of 45°. Both the boys are on opposite sides of both the kites. Find the length of the string that
the second boy must have so that the kites meet.
25. A boy standing on a horizontal plane finds a bird flying at a distance of 100 m from him at an
elevation of 30°. A girl standing on the roof of a 20 m high building, finds the elevation of the
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 same bird to be 45°. The boy and the girl are on the opposite sides of the bird. Find the distance
of the bird from the girl. (Given √2 = 1·414)
26. The shadow of a flagstaff at a certain time is three times as long as its shadow when the sun’s
altitude is 60°. Find the angle between the sun’s altitude at the time of the longer shadow.
27. A man standing at the top of the tower observes a car at an angle of depression of 30°, which is
approaching the foot of the tower with a uniform speed. 12 minutes later, the angle of
depression of the car is found to be 45°. How soon after this, will the car reach the foot of the
tower? (Use √3 =1.73)
28. A window of a house is 15 metres above the ground. From the window, the angles of elevation
and depression of the top and the bottom of another house situated on the opposite side of the
lane are found to be 30° and 45°, respectively. Find the height of the other house. (Use
√3 =1.732)
29. A moving boat is observed from the top of a 150 m high cliff moving away from the cliff. The
angle of depression of the boat changes from 60° to 45° in 2 minutes. Find the speed of the boat
in m/min. (Use √3 =1.732)
30. The angle of elevation of the top B of a vertical tower AB from a point X on the ground is 60°.
At a point Y, 40 m vertically above X, the angle of elevation is 45°. Find the height of the tower
AB and the distance XB. (Use √3 =1.732)
DIRECTION: In the question number 31 to 33, a statement of assertion (A) is followed
by a statement of Reason (R). Choose the correct option.
(A) Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true and reason (R) is the correct explanation of
assertion (A)
(B) Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true and reason (R) is not the correct explanation of
assertion (A)
(C) Assertion (A) is true but reason (R) is false.
(D) Assertion (A) is false but reason (R) is true.
31. Statement A (Assertion): If the angle of elevation of the top of a tower from a point on the
ground, which is 30 m away from the foot of the tower, is 30°, then the height of the tower is
10√3 m.
Statement R (Reason) : The angle of elevation of a point on the object being viewed is the
angle formed by the line of sight with the horizontal when the point is above the horizontal
level.

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32. Statement A (Assertion): The length of shadow of a tower decreases as the sun’s altitude
changes from 45° to 60°.
Statement R (Reason) : As sun’s altitude (𝜃) increases, tan 𝜃 decreases.
33. Statement A (Assertion): If the height of a tower and the distance of the point of observation
from its foot, both are increased by 10%, then the angle of elevation of its top increases by 10%.
Statement R (Reason) : The values of the trigonometric ratios of an angle do not vary with the
lengths of the sides of the triangle, if the angle remains the same.

CASE STUDY BASED

34. One evening, Kaushik was in a park. Children were playing cricket. Birds were singing on a
nearby tree of height 80m. He observed a bird on the tree at an angle of elevation of 45°.
When a sixer was hit, a ball flew through the tree frightening the bird to fly away. In 2 seconds,
he observed the bird flying at the same height at an angle of elevation of 30° and the ball flying
towards him at the same height at an angle of elevation of 60°.

(i) At what distance from the foot of the tree was he observing the bird sitting on the tree?
(ii) How far did the bird fly in the mentioned time?
(iii) (a) After hitting the tree, how far did the ball travel in the sky when Kaushik saw the ball?
OR
(iii) (b) What is the speed of the bird in m/min if it had flown 20(√3 + 1) m?
35. A pedestrian bridge is built across a main road to help pedestrians cross the road safely without
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 The length of each staircase is approximately 3 metres and the length of each landing is 2
metres.
Use the above information to answer the questions that follow-
(i) Find the height of the first staircase (a) above the ground.
(ii) Find the height of the second staircase (b) above the ground.
(iii) Find the approximate height of the roof from the ground.

ANSWER KEY
1. A 3. D 5. A 7. C 9. D
2. D 4. B 6. D 8. B 10. C
11. 30 m 14. 112 ft, 160 ft 17. 1268 m 20. 6228 m
12. 4 m 15. 40 m 18. 720 km/h 21. 120 m
13. 24√3 −36 m 16. 30 m 19. 415.68 km/h 22. 50(√3 − 1) m
23. 200 m 24. 46√2 m 25. 42.42 m 26. 30°
27. 16 min 23 sec 28. 23.66 m 29. 31.7 m/min
30. 94.64 𝑚 ; 109.28 m
31. A 32. C 33. D
1
34. (i) 80 m (ii) 80(√3 − 1) m (iii)(a) 80(1 − ) m (iii) (b) 600(√3 + 1) m/min
√3
3 3 3 3 3
35. (i) m (ii) +2m (iii) + 2 + 2.5 m
√2 √2 √2

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 EXTENDED LEARNING/ ABILITY ASSIGNMENT
1
1. The ratio of the length of a tree and its shadow is 1: . The angle of a sun’s elevation is
√3

(A) 30° (B) 90° (C) 60° (D) 45°

2. The angle of elevation and the angle of depression are 30° and 60° respectively when seen
from the top of the first building to the top and base of the second building. If the distance
between the bases of two building is 12 m, then the height of taller building is
(A) 16√3 m (B) 12√3 m (C) 14√3 m (D) 20√3 m
3. The height of a tower is 100 m. When the angle of elevation of the sun changes from 30° to
45°, the shadow of the tower becomes 𝑥 metres less. The value of 𝑥 is
100
(A) 100 m (B) 100√3 m (C) 100(√3 − 1) m (D) m
√3

4. A balloon is connected to a point on the ground with a taut string. The string makes an
angle of 30° with the ground. If the length of the string is decreased by 30 metres, the angle
increases to 60°. Assuming the balloon remains at the same height, what was the original
length of the string?
(A) 45 m (B) 30√3 m (C) (45 + 15√3) m (D) (30 + 5√3) m
5. A spherical gas balloon of radius 16 metres subtends an angle 60° at the eye of an observer
A while the angle of elevation of its centre from the eye of A is 60°. Then the height (in
metres) of the top most point of the balloon from the level of the observer's eye is
(A) 16√3 (B) 8(√3 + 1) (C) 16(√3 + 1) (D) 8(2√2 + 1)
6. A guard, stationed at the top of a 240 m tower , observed the angle of depression of the boat
coming towards the lighthouse to be 30°. After 10 minutes, its distance from tower is
reduced by 240(√3 − 1) m. The new angle of depression of the boat from the top of the
observation tower is
(A) 45° (B) 30° (C) 60° (D) 90°
7. A helicopter moving linearly with a uniform speed at an altitude of 600 m is observed at an
angle of elevation of 45°. After 15 seconds, the angle of elevation is observed to be 30°.
Which of these is the speed of the helicopter in metres per second?
(A) 40√3 (B) 40(√3 −1) (C) 40(√3 + 1) (D) 600(√3 − 1)
8. A person is standing at a point A on the ground and observes the top of a tower 50(√3 + 1)
m high at an angle of elevation of 30°. After walking 100 metres towards the tower to a
point B, the angle of elevation of the top of the tower will be
(A) 45° (B) 30° (C) 60° (D) 90°

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9. Two poles are ′𝑎′ metres apart and the height of one is triple of the other. If from the middle
point of the line joining their feet an observer finds the angular elevations of their tops to be
60° and 30°, then the distance between tops of both poles is
2𝑎 𝑎
(A) √2𝑎 m (B) m (C) m (D) 2𝑎 m
√3 √3

10. The length of the shadow of a tower standing on level plane is found to be 2𝑥 metres longer
when the sun’s altitude is 30° than when it was 45°. The height of tower is
(A) 𝑥(√3 + 1) m (B) 𝑥(√3 − 1) m (C) 𝑥√3 m (D) 𝑥√3 + 1 m
11. If the angles of elevation of a tower from two points distant 𝑎 and 𝑏 (𝑎 > 𝑏) from its foot
and in the same straight line from it are 30° and 60° , then the height of the tower is
𝑎
(A) √𝑎 + 𝑏 (B) √𝑎𝑏 (C)√𝑎 − 𝑏 (D) √𝑏

12. From the top of a light house, the angles of depression of two ships on the opposite sides of
it are observed to be 30° and 60°. If the height of the light house is ℎ metres and the line
joining the ships passes through the foot of the light house, the distance between the ships is
√3 4 √3
(A) ℎ (B) ℎ (C) 4√3ℎ (D) ℎ
2 √3 4

13. The angle of elevation of a cloud from point ℎ metres above a lake is 𝜃. The angle of
depression of its reflection in the lake is 45°. The height of the cloud is
(1 + 𝑡𝑎𝑛 𝜃) (1− 𝑡𝑎𝑛 𝜃) (1− 𝑐𝑜𝑡 𝜃) (1+ 𝑐𝑜𝑡 𝜃)
(A) ℎ (B) ℎ (1+𝑡𝑎𝑛 𝜃) (C) ℎ (1+𝑐𝑜𝑡 𝜃) (D) ℎ (1−𝑐𝑜𝑡 𝜃)
(1−𝑡𝑎𝑛 𝜃)

14. The angle of elevation of the top of a tower standing on a horizontal plane from a point C is
𝛼. After walking a distance 𝑑 towards the foot of the tower the angle of elevation is found
to be 𝛽. The height of the tower is
𝑑 𝑑 𝑑 𝑑
(A) cot 𝛼+cot 𝛽 (B) cot 𝛼−cot 𝛽 (C) tan 𝛽−tan 𝛼 (D) tan 𝛽+tan 𝛼

15. From the top A of a vertical wall AB of height 30 m, the angles of depression of the top P
and bottom Q of a vertical tower PQ are 15° and 60° respectively, B and Q are on the same
horizontal level. If C is a point on AB such that CB = PQ, then the area (in m²) of the
quadrilateral BCPQ is equal to (Use 𝑡𝑎𝑛 15° = 2 − √3)
(A) 600 (√3 − 1) (B) 200 (3 − √3) (C) 300 (√3 + 1) (D) 300 (√3 − 1)
ANSWER KEY
1. C 2. A 3. C 4. C 5. C
6. A 7. B 8. A 9. B 10. A
11. B 13. A 15. A
12. B 14. B
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 Chapter-10
Circle
(Choose the correct alternative for questions from 1 to 13)

1. If four sides of a quadrilateral ABCD are tangential to a circle, then

(a) 𝐴𝐶 + 𝐴𝐷 = 𝐵𝐷 + 𝐶𝐷 (b) 𝐴𝐵 + 𝐶𝐷 = 𝐵𝐶 + 𝐴𝐷

(c) 𝐴𝐵 + 𝐶𝐷 = 𝐴𝐶 + 𝐵𝐶 (d) 𝐴𝐶 + 𝐴𝐷 = 𝐵𝐶 + 𝐷𝐵

2. The length of the tangent drawn from a point 8cm away from the centre of a circle
of radius 6 cm is
(a) √7 cm (b) 2√7 cm (c) 10 cm (d) 5 cm

3. In figure, equal circles with centres O and O’ touch each other at P. OO’ is
produced to meet circle C(O’, r) at A. AT is a tangent to the circle C(O, r). If O’Q
is perpendicular to AT, then AQ/AT is

(a) 2/3 (b) 1/2 (c) 1/4 (d) 1/3

4. In figure, if AP =PB, then

(a) AC=AB (b) AC=BC (c) AQ=QC (d) AB=BC

5. In figure. if quadrilateral PQRS circumscribes a circle, then PD + QB =

(a) PQ (b) QR (c) PR (d) PS

6. In figure, APB is a tangent to a circle with centre O at point P. If ∠QPB =50°,

then the measure of ∠POQ is

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 (a) 100° (b) 120° (c) 140° (d) 150°

7. In figure, PR =

(a) 20 cm (b) 26 cm (c) 24 cm (d) 28 cm

8. In two concentric circles of radii 3 cm and 5 cm are given. Then the length of
chord BC of outer circle which touches the inner circle at P is equal to
(a) 4 cm (b) 6 cm (c) 8 cm (d) 10 cm

9. In figure, AP is a tangent to the circle with centre O such that OP= 4cm and
∠OPA = 300. Then, AP is

(a) 2√2 cm (b) 2 cm (c) 2√3 cm (d) 3√2 cm

10. If angle between two tangents drawn from a point P to a circle of radius ‘a’ and
centre ‘O’ is 90°, then OP =
(a) 2a√2 (b) a√2 (c) a/√2 (d) 5a√2
In the questions statements of Assertion (A) is followed by a statement of Reason (R).
Choose the correct option.

(a) Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true and reason (R) is the correct
explanation of assertion (A).
(b) Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true, but reason (R) is not the correct
explanation of assertion (A).
(c) Assertion (A) is true, but reason (R) is false.
(d) Assertion (A) is false, but reason (R) is true.

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 11. Statement-1 (A): Two tangents can be drawn to a circle from an external point.
Statement-2 (R): The length of tangents drawn from an external point to a circle
are equal.

12. Statement-1 (A): A tangent to a circle is perpendicular to the radius through the
point of contact.
Statement-2 (R): The lengths of tangents drawn from an external point to a circle
are equal.

13. Statement-1 (A): If PA and BP are tangents drawn from an external point P to a
circle with centre O, then the quadrilateral AOBP is cyclic.
Statement-2 (R): The angle between two tangents drawn from an external point to
a circle is supplementary to the angle subtended by the line segments joining the
points of contact at the centre.
14. If the angle between two tangents drawn from an external point P to a circle of
radius a and centre O, is 60°, then find the length of OP.
15. In the given 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 is a diameter. If ∠POR = 130° and S is a
point on the circle, find ∠1 + ∠2.

16. In figure, O is the centre of the circle, PQ is a tangent to the circle at A. If ∠PAB
= 58°, find ∠ABQ and ∠AQB.

17. In figure., AB is a chord of length 8 cm of a circle of radius 5 cm. The tangents to

the circle at A and B intersect at P. Find the length of AP.

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18. In figure, the sides AB, BC and AC of a △ABC touch a circle with centre O and
radius r at P, Q and R respectively.
Prove that
(i) AB + CQ= AC + BQ

(ii) Area (△ABC) = 1/2 (perimeter of △ABC)r

19. Tangents PQ and PR are drawn from an external point P to a circle with centre O,
such that ∠RPQ=300. A chord RS is drawn parallel to the tangent PQ. Find
∠RQS.
20. In the given figure ,∠ADC = 38`, find ∠ABC

21. In the given figure, O is the centre of a circle, PQ is a chord and PT is the tangent
at P. If ∠POQ = 70°, then calculate ∠TPQ.

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22. In the given figure, a circle touches the side DF of AEDF at H and touches ED
and EF produced at K&M respectively. If EK = 9 cm, calculate the perimeter of
AEDF (in cm).

23. From an external point P, tangents PA and PB are drawn to a circle with centre O.
If ∠PAB = 50°, then find ∠AOB
24. In the given figure, the sides AB, BC and CA of a triangle ABC touch a circle at
P, Q and R respectively. If PA = 4 cm, BP = 3 cm and AC = 11 cm, find the
length of BC (in cm).

25. If from an external point B of a circle with centre O, with tangents BC and DB are
drawn such that ∠DBC = 120 °, prove that BC + BD = BO , i.e., BO=2BC
26. Two circles with centres O and O' of radii 6cm and 8cm, respectively intersect at
two points P and Q such that OP and OP' are tangents to the two circles. Find the
length of the common chord PR.
27. In the given figure, an isosceles ∆ABC, with AB = AC, circumscribes a circle.
Prove that the point of contact P bisects the base BC.

28. In the given figure, AP, AQ and BC are tangents to the circle. If AB = 5 cm, AC =
6 cm and BC = 4 cm then find the length of AP.

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Case-Study Based Questions:
29. A backyard is in shape of triangle ABC with right angle at B, AB= 7m and BC =
15 m. A circular pit was dug inside it such it touches the walls AC, BC and AB at
P, Q and R respectively such that AP = x m.

Based on the above information, answer the following questions:

(i) Find the length of AR in terms of x.
(ii) Write the type of quadrilateral BQOR.
(iii) (a) Find the length PC in terms of x and hence find the value of x.
Or
(iii) (b) Find x and hence find the radius r of circle.

30. A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun. The
following diagram represents the total and partial eclipse.

Based on the above information, answer the following questions:

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 (i) The tangents to the Moon surface from the point A are

(ii) If ∠PAQ = 40°, then find the measure of ∠POQ

(iii) (a) If ∠POQ = 110°, then find ∠QAO

OR

(iii) (b) If ∠POQ = 130°, then find ∠OPQ

Answers:

1.b 2.b 3.d 4.b 5.a 6.a 7.b 8.c 9.c 10. b
11.b 12.b 13.b 14. a√3 15. 16. 17. 18.- 19.300 20.
1050 320,260 20/3cm 760
21. 22.18cm 23.1000 24.10cm 25. - 26. 27.- 28. 29.x m 30.
350 9.6cm 7.5cm Square ab&ac
8+x, 1400
4.275 m 350
Or Or
4.275m, 250
2.725 m

EXTENDED LEARNING / ABILITY ASSIGNMENT

1. If OP= 9 units and O is at a distance of 14 units from the point A, then the lengths
of tangents AP and AQ are
(a) 40 cm and 20 cm (b) 20 cm and 40 cm (c) 40 cm each (d) 40 cm
and 80 cm

2. Shown below is a circle with centre O. VP =43 cm, RP =63mc and SR =71 cm. U,
W, Q and S are the points of tangency.

The area of the shaded region in terms of 𝜋

(a) 112.5 𝜋 cm2 (b) 102.5 𝜋 cm2 (c) 122.5 𝜋 cm2 (d) 132.5 𝜋 cm2

3. In the given figure, PQ is a chord of a circle with centre O and PT is a tangent. If

∠QPT = 60°, find ∠PRQ.

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 (a) 130° (b) 50° (с) 65° (d) 120°

4. In a right triangle ABC, right-angled at B, BC = 12 cm and AB = 5 cm. Calculate

the radius of the circle inscribed in the triangle (in cm)
(a) 4 cm (b) 2 cm (c) 8 cm (d) 10 cm

5. In the figure, AB is the diameter of a circle with centre O and AT is a tangent. If

∠AOQ = 58°, find ∠ATQ.

(a) 100° (b) 52° (с) 61 (d) 121°

6. If two tangents inclined at an angle 60° are drawn to a circle of radius 3 cm the
length of each tangent is equal to

(a) 3/2√3 cm (b) 6 cm (c) 3 cm (d) 3√3 cm

7. If from an external point P of a circle with centre O, two tangents PQ and PR are
drawn such that ∠QPR = 120°,then the relation which holds true is
(a) 2PQ = PO (b) PQ = PO (c) 3PQ = PO (d) PQ = 2PO

8. In the figure, from an external point P, two tangents PT and PS are drawn to a
circle with centre O and radius r. If OP = 2r, then ∠OTS is

(a) 30° (b) 50° (с) 85° (d) 20°

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 9. In the figure, tangents PQ and PR are drawn from an external point P to a circle
with centre O, such that ∠RPQ = 30°. A chord RS is drawn parallel to the tangent
PQ then ∠RQS is

(a) 90° (b) 70° (с) 80° (d) 30°

10. From a point P which is at a distance of 13 cm from the point O of a circle of

radius 5 cm, the pair of tangents PQ and PR to the circle are drawn. Then the area
of the quadrilateral PQOR is

(a) 60 cm² (b) 65 cm² (c) 30 cm² (d) 32.5 cm²

Answers:

1.a 2.a 3.d 4.b 5.c 6.d 7.a 8.a 9.d 10.a

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 CHAPTER 11
AREA RELATED TO CIRCLES
1.The perimeter of a sector of a circle of radius 6.3 cm is 25.8 cm, find the central angle of
the sector.
(A) 210° (B) 120° (C) 60° (D) 90°
2. The minute hand of a wall clock is 18 cm long. Find the area of the face of the clock
described by the minute hand in 35 minutes.
(A) 462 𝑐𝑚2 (B) 549 𝑐𝑚2 (C) 594 𝑐𝑚2 (D) 460 𝑐𝑚2
3. Find the diameter of a circle whose area is equal to the sum of the areas of two circles of
radii 40cm and 9cm.
(A) 82 cm (B) 41 cm (C) 78 cm (D) 87 cm
4. A chord of a circle of radius 10cm subtends a right angle at the centre. Find the area of
minor segment. (Use 𝜋 = 3.14)
(A) 26 𝑐𝑚2 (B) 24.29 𝑐𝑚2 (C) 28.25 𝑐𝑚2 (D) 28.5 𝑐𝑚2
5. The radius of a circle is same as the side of a square. Their perimeters are in the ratio
(A) 1:1 (B) 2 : 𝜋 (C) 𝜋 ∶ 2 (D) √𝜋 : 2
6. The area of the circle is 38.5𝑐𝑚2 . The radius of the circle is
(A) 7 cm (B) 14 cm (C) 3.5 cm (D) 17.5 cm
7. In a circle of radius 14 cm, an arc subtends an angle of 45 degree at the centre, then the
area of the sector is
(A) 71 𝑐𝑚2 (B) 76 𝑐𝑚2 (C) 77 𝑐𝑚2 (D) 154 𝑐𝑚2
8. If length of an arc of a circle subtending an angle 𝜃 at the centre is numerically equal to the
area of the sector formed by it, then the radius of the circle is :
1
(A) 1 unit (B) 2 unit (C) 3 unit (D) 2 unit

9. A pendulum swings through an angle of 30° and describes an arc 8.8 cm in length.The
length of the pendulum is
(A) 16.8 cm (B) 18.6 cm (C) 44.5 cm (D) 15.6 cm
10. Shown below is a circle with centre O.The shaded sector has an angle of 280° and area of
𝐴 𝑐𝑚2 then the area of the UNSHADED sector is represented by

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 2 1
(A) 𝐴 𝑐𝑚2 (B) 3 𝐴 𝑐𝑚2
7
2 7
(C) 𝐴 𝑐𝑚2 (D) 𝐴 𝑐𝑚2
3 9

DIRECTION: In the question number 11, 12 and 13 a statement of assertion (A) is

followed by a statement of Reason (R). Choose the correct option out of the following
cases:
(A) Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true and reason (R) is the correct explanation of
assertion (A)
(B) Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true and reason (R) is not the correct explanation
of assertion (A)
(C) Assertion (A) is true but reason (R) is false.
(D) Assertion (A) is false but reason (R) is true.
Q11. Assertion (A): If the radius of sector of a circle is reduced to its half and angle is
doubled then the perimeter of the sector remains the same.
Reason (R): The length of the arc subtending angle θ at the centre of a circle of radius
𝛱𝑟𝜃
r= .
180

Q12. Assertion (A): If a wire of length 22 cm is bent in the shape of a circle, then area of the
circle so formed is 38.5𝑐𝑚2.
Reason (R): Circumference of the circle = length of the wire.
Q13. Assertion (A): In a circle of radius 6 cm, the angle of a sector is 60°. Then the area of
132
the sector is 7 𝑐𝑚2 .
𝜃
Reason (R): Area of the circle with radius r is 360 × 2𝜋𝑟.
14. In Figure, a square OABC is inscribed in a quadrant OPBQ. If OA = 15 cm , find the area
of the shaded region. ( Use π = 3.14)

15. AB is a chord of a circle centred at O such that ∠AOB=60˚. If OA = 14 cm then find the
area of the minor segment. (take √3 =1.73)
16. The hour hand of a clock is 6 cm long. Find the area swept by it between 11:20 am and
11:55 am.
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17. A piece of wire 22 cm long is bent into the form of an arc of a circle subtending an angle
of 60° at its centre. Find the radius of the circle.
18. In the given figure O is the centre of a circle such that
diameter AB = 13 cm and AC = 12cm. BC is joined.
Find the area of the shaded region.

19. The perimeter of sector OACB of the circle centred at O and

of radius 24 is 73.12 cm.
(i) Find the central angle ∠𝐴𝑂𝐵.
(ii) Find the area of the minor segment ACB. (Use 𝜋 = 3.14 and

√3 = 1.73

20. Riya wants to bake a cake and divide it equally among

12 people as shown in the image below. The diameter of
the cake is 28 cm.
(a) Find the total area of the top surface of the cake?
(b) Find the area of each piece (top surface)?

21. A horse is tied to a rope at one corner of a square grass field, of

side 20m.
The length of the rope with which it is tied is10 m. (Use𝜋 = 3.14)
(a) Find the area of that part of the field in which the horse can graze.
(b) Find the area of the part of the field that is left ungrazed by the
horse.

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22. In Figure, ABC is a triangle right angled at B, with AB = 14
cm and
BC = 24 cm. With the vertices A, B and C as centres, arcs are
drawn, each of radius 7 cm. Find the area of the shaded region.
(𝑈𝑠𝑒 𝜋 = 22/7)

23. In Figure, a circle is inscribed in an equilateral triangle ABC of side 12 cm. Find the radius
of inscribed circle and the area of the shaded region.
(𝑈𝑠𝑒 𝜋 = 3.14 𝑎𝑛𝑑 √3 = 1.73)

24. What is the ratio of the radii of two circles at the centre of which two arcs of the same
length subtend angles of 60° and 75°?

25.Find the area of the shaded region. Express the answers in terms of .

26. In the given figure, arcs have been drawn of radius 7cm each with vertices A, B, C and D
of quadrilateral ABCD as centres. Find the area of the shaded region.

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27. Find the area of the unshaded region shown in the given figure.

28. A table in a restaurant has a top of the shape as shown in the figure, where AOD = 120°
and OA = OB = OC = OD = 60 cm. Find the perimeter of the top of the table. (Take π = 3.14).

Q29. CASE STUDY 1

Pendulum Clock
It is a clock that uses a pendulum, a swinging weight, as its time keeping
element. Pendulum clocks are now kept mostly for their decorative and
antique value. A complete oscillation of a pendulum means the distance
covered by it from one end to another. Aarti bought a pendulum clock for
her guest room. The clock contains a small pendulum of length 45 cm.

The minute hand and hour hand of the clock are 7cm and 6 cm long
respectively.
Answer the following questions based on it.
(i) Find the area swept by the minute hand in 20 minutes.
(ii) Find the angle described by hour hand in 10 minutes.
(iii) (a) Find the distance covered by the tip of hour hand in 3.5 hours.
OR

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(iii) (b) If the tip of pendulum covers a distance of 88 cm in complete oscillation and the
length of the pendulum is 20cm, then find the angle described by pendulum at the centre.
Q30. CASE STUDY 2
An irrigation sprinkler is a device used to irrigate (water) agricultural crops, lawns,
landscapes, golf courses, and other areas. Sprinkler irrigation is the method of applying water
in a controlled manner .

A water sprinkler is set to shoot a stream of water a distance of 21 m and rotate through an
angle of 80 degrees.
(i) What is the area of the lawn it waters?
(ii) For r = 28 m, what angle is required to water equal to previous area.
(iii) (a) If the area of the garden to be sprinkled is 154 sq m and it can shoot upto 21m then
find the angle through which it must rotate.
OR
(iii) (b) If the area of the lawn is 924𝑚2 and one sprinkler can water an area of 154 𝑚2,
find how many sprinkler must be put to cover the entire lawn.
1. B 2. C 3. A 4. D 5. C 6. C 7. C 8. B 9. A 10. A
11. D 12. B 13. C

14) 128.25 𝑐𝑚2 15) 17.89 𝑐𝑚2 16) 66𝑐𝑚2 17) 21cm 18)
36.3325sq.cm
19) i) ∠𝐴𝑂𝐵 = 60° 20) a) 616 𝑐𝑚2 21) a) 78.5𝑐𝑚2 22) 91𝑐𝑚2 23) 𝑟 = 3.46 𝑐𝑚
ii) 52.32 𝑐𝑚2 b) 51.33 𝑐𝑚2 b) 322.5𝑐𝑚2 𝐴𝑟 = 24.6𝑐𝑚2

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 24) 4: 5 25) 3𝜋 26) 154𝑐𝑚2 27) (16 + 8𝜋)𝑐𝑚2 28) 365.6cm

29) i) 51.33𝑐𝑚2 29) ii)18.86𝑐𝑚2 29) iii) (a) 11cm 29) iii) (b) 252 cm

30) i) 308𝑐𝑚2 30) ii) 45° 30) (iii) (a) 40° 30) iii) (b) 6

Ability Assignment/Extended Learning

Q1 Shown below is a circle with centre O. The area of the minor sector SOT is 7𝑐𝑚2 .
What is the area of the circle?
84 √84
(a)84𝜋 𝑐𝑚2 (b) 11 𝑐𝑚2 (c) 84 𝑐𝑚2 (d) 𝑐𝑚2
11
Q2 A SONAR system is deployed in a maritime environment to detect and
alert submarines about potential underwater obstacles. The SONAR covers a sector with a
central angle of 120° and has a maximum detection range of 3 kilometres
under water. The area covered by the sonar is
𝜋
(a) 3𝜋 𝑘𝑚2 (b) 9𝜋 𝑘𝑚2 (c) 𝜋 𝑘𝑚2 (d) 3 𝑘𝑚2
Q3 The area of a sector whose perimeter is four times its radius “r” units is
𝑟2 𝑟2
(a) 𝑠𝑞 𝑢𝑛𝑖𝑡𝑠 (b) 𝑠𝑞 𝑢𝑛𝑖𝑡𝑠 (c) 2𝑟 2 𝑠𝑞 𝑢𝑛𝑖𝑡𝑠 (d) 𝑟 2 𝑠𝑞 𝑢𝑛𝑖𝑡𝑠
4 2
Q4 The area of the largest triangle that can be inscribed in a semi – circle of radius ‘𝑟’ units is
(a) 2𝑟 2 𝑠𝑞 𝑢𝑛𝑖𝑡𝑠 (b) 𝑟 2 𝑠𝑞 𝑢𝑛𝑖𝑡𝑠 (c) 𝑟 3 𝑠𝑞 𝑢𝑛𝑖𝑡𝑠 (d) 2𝑟 3 𝑠𝑞 𝑢𝑛𝑖𝑡𝑠
Q5 If the perimeter of a semi – circular protractor is 36 cm, then its diameter is
(a) 7 cm (b) 10cm (c) 12 cm (d) 14 cm
7
Q6 If the area of sector of a circle is 20 of the area of the circle, then the sector angle is
(a) 110° (b) 126° (c) 130° (d) 100°
Q7 If the sum of the areas of two circles with radii 𝑅1 and 𝑅2 is equal to the area of a circle of
radius R, then
(a) 𝑅1 + 𝑅2 = 𝑅 (b) 𝑅1 + 𝑅2 < 𝑅 (c) 𝑅1 2 + 𝑅2 2 = 𝑅 2 (d) 𝑅1 2 + 𝑅2 2 < 𝑅 2
Q8 The area of a circle that can be inscribed in a square of side 6 cm is
(a) 9𝜋 𝑐𝑚2 (a) 12𝜋 𝑐𝑚2 (a) 36𝜋 𝑐𝑚2 (a) 6𝜋 𝑐𝑚2
Q9 The radius of a circle whose circumference is equal to the sum of the circumferences of
the two circles of diameters 36 cm and 20 cm is
(a) 56 cm (b) 42 cm (c) 28 cm (d) 16 cm

Q10 The area of the sector QOR is

(a) 9𝜋 𝑐𝑚2 (b) 12𝜋 𝑐𝑚2 (c) 25𝜋 𝑐𝑚2 (d) 6𝜋 𝑐𝑚2

Q1 - c Q2 - a Q3 - d Q4 - b Q5 - d

Q6 - b Q7 - c Q8 - a Q9 - c Q10 - 25𝜋

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 CHAPTER 12
SURFACE AREAS AND VOLUMES

Q1. The radius of the base of a right circular cone and the radius of a sphere are each 5 cm
in length. If the volume of the cone is equal to the volume of the sphere then the height
of the cone is
(a) 5 cm (b) 20 cm (c) 10 cm (d) 4 cm

Q2. The area of metal sheet required to make a closed hollow cylinder of height 2.4 m and
base radius 0.7 m, is
(a) 10.56 m² (b) 13.52 m² (c) 13.64 m² (d) 14.08 m²

Q3. The volume of the largest right circular cone that can be carved out from a solid cube
of edge 2 cm is:
4𝜋 5𝜋 8𝜋 2𝜋
(a) 𝑐𝑢 𝑐𝑚 (b) 𝑐𝑢 𝑐𝑚 (c) 𝑐𝑢 𝑐𝑚 (d) 𝑐𝑢 𝑐𝑚
3 3 3 3

Q4. Shown below is a solid made by joining a right circular cylinder and a
hemisphere of equal radius (r cm). The total surface area of the solid is equal
to the surface area of a sphere with twice the radius of this solid.
The height of the cylinder in the above solid is
(a) 6r cm (b) 6.5r cm (c) 7r cm (d) 7.5r cm

Q5. A solid sphere is cut into two hemispheres. The ratio of the surface areas of sphere to
that of two hemispheres taken together, is:
(a) 1:1 (b) 1:4 (c) 2:3 (d) 3:2

Q6. If the height and base radius of a cone, each is increased by 50%, then the ratio
between the volume of the given cone and the new cone is
(a) 8:27 (b) 27:8 (c) 4:9 (d) 2:3

Q7. The volume of a right circular cone whose area of the base is 156 cm² and the vertical
height is 8 cm, is
(a) 2496 cm³ (b) 1248 cm³ (c) 1664 cm³ (d) 416 cm³

Q8. Outer surface area of a cylindrical juice glass with radius 7 cm and height 10 cm, is:
(a) 440 sq m (b) 594 sq.m (c) 748 sq m (d) 1540 sq m

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Q9. The number of solid spheres, each of diameter 6 cm that can be made by melting a solid
metal cylinder of height 45 cm and diameter 4 cm is:
(a) 2 (b) 5 (c) 4 (d) 6

Q10. Water in a river which is 3 m deep and 40 m wide is flowing at the rate of 2km/hr. How
much water will fall into the sea in 2 minutes?
(a) 800 m³ (b) 4000 m³ (c) 8000 m³ (d) 2000 m³

Direction: In the following questions, a statement of Assertion (A) is followed by a

statement of Reason (R). Mark the correct choice as:
(a) Both Assertion (A) & Reason (R) are true, and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of
Assertion (A).
(b) Both Assertion (A) & Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation
of Assertion (A).
(c) Assertion (A) is true but Reason (R) is false.
(d) Assertion (A) is false but Reason (R) is true.

Q11. Assertion (A): If the areas of three adjacent faces of a cuboid are x, y, z respectively,
then the volume of the cuboid is √𝑥𝑦𝑧 .
Reason (R): Volume of a cuboid whose edges are l, b, and h unit is lbh cubic unit.
Q12. Assertion (A): Total Surface area of the top is the sum of the curved surface area of
the hemisphere and the curved surface area of the cone.
Reason (R): Top is obtained by joining the plane surfaces of the hemisphere and cone
together.
Q13. Assertion (A): Two cubes each of edge length 10 cm are joined together. The total
surface area of newly formed cuboid is 1200 cm2.
Reason (R): Area of each surface of a cube of side 10 cm is 100 cm2.
Q14. Three cubes of side 6 cm each, are joined.
Find the total surface area of the resulting
cuboid.

Q15. A solid metallic sphere of radius 10.5 cm is melted and recast into a number of smaller
cones, each of radius 3.5 cm and height 3 cm. Find the number of cones so formed.
4
Q16. A hemispherical tank full of water is emptied by a pipe at the rate of 3 7 litres per
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Q17. A solid is in the shape of a cone mounted on a hemisphere of same base radius. If the
curved surface areas of the hemispherical part and the conical part are equal, then find
the ratio of the radius and the height of the conical part.
Q18. A solid iron pole consists of a solid cylinder of height 200 cm and base diameter 28 cm,
which is surmounted by another cylinder of height 50 cm and radius 7 cm. Find the
mass of the pole, given that 1 cm³ of iron has approximately 8 g mass.
Q19. An empty cone is of radius 3 cm and height 12 cm. Ice-cream is filled in it so that lower
1 𝑡ℎ
part of the cone which is (6) of the volume of the cone is unfilled but hemisphere is
formed on the top. Find volume of the ice-cream. (Take π = 3.14)
Q20. A room is in the form of cylinder surmounted by a hemispherical dome. The base radius
of hemisphere is one-half the height of cylindrical part. Find total height of the room if
1408
it contains m³ of air.
21
Q21. The inner and outer radii of a hollow cylinder surmounted on a hollow hemisphere of
same radii are 3 cm and 4 cm respectively. If height of the cylinder is 14 cm, then find
its total surface area (inner and outer).
Q22. The difference between the outer and inner radii of a hollow right circular cylinder of
length 14 cm is 1 cm. If the volume of the metal used in making the cylinder is 176
cm³, find the outer and inner radii of the cylinder.
Q23. A wooden toy is made by scooping out a hemisphere of same radius as of cylinder,
from each end of a wooden solid cylinder. If the height of the cylinder is 20 cm and its
base is of radius 7 cm, find the total surface area of the toy.
Q24. Water is flowing through a cylindrical pipe of internal diameter 2cm, into a cylindrical
tank of base radius 40 cm at the rate of 0.7m/sec. By how much will the water rise in
the tank in half an hour?
Q25. A tent is in the shape of a cylinder surmounted by a conical top. If the height and radius
of the cylindrical part are 3 m and 14 m respectively, and the total height of the tent is
13.5 m, find the area of the canvas required for making the tent, keeping a provision of
26 m2 of canvas for stitching and wastage. Also, find the cost of the canvas to be
purchased at the rate of ₹ 500 per m2.
Q26. Due to heavy floods in a state, thousands were rendered homeless. 50 schools
collectively decided to provide place and the canvas for 1500 tents and share the whole
expenditure equally. The lower part of each tent is cylindrical with base radius 2.8 m
and height 3.5 m and the upper part is conical with the same base radius, but of height
2.1 m. If the canvas used to make the tents costs ₹120 per m2, find the amount shared
by each school to set up the tents.

Q27. There are two identical solid cubical boxes of side 7cm. From the top face of the first
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 hemisphere is inverted and placed on the top of the second cube’s surface to form a
dome. Find
(i) the ratio of the total surface area of the two new solids formed.
(ii) volume of each new solid formed.
Q28. A textile industry runs in a shed. This shed is
in the shape of a cuboid surmounted by a half
cylinder. If the base of the industry is of
dimensions 14 m x 20 m and the height of the
cuboidal portion is 7 m, find the volume of air
that the industry can hold. Further, suppose
the machinery in the industry occupies a total space of 400 m³. Then, how much space
is left in the industry?
CASE STUDY
Q29. Metallic silos are used by farmers for storing grains. Farmer Girdhar has decided to
build a new metallic silo to store his harvested grains. It is in the shape of a cylinder
mounted by a cone. Dimensions of the conical part of a silo is as follows:
Radius of base = 1.5 m, Height = 2 m
Dimensions of the cylindrical part of a silo is as follows:
Radius = 1.5 m, Height = 7 m
On the basis of the above information answer the following questions.
(i) Calculate the slant height of the conical part of 1 silo.
(ii) Find the curved surface area of the conical part of 1 silo.
(iii) (a) Find the cost of metal sheet used to make the curved cylindrical part of
1 silo at the rate of ₹2000 per 𝑚2.
OR
(iii) (b) Find the total capacity of 1 silo to store grains.
Q30. Pinki's class teacher explained the benefits of drinking fruit juice in the morning to the
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 they noticed that the shopkeeper had three types of glasses, each with an inner diameter
of 4.6 cm, to serve customers. The height of each glass was 11 cm. Observing this, a
few questions came to their minds.
Based on the above information answer the following questions:
(i) What is the volume of type (A) glass?
(ii) What is the volume of type (B) glass?
(iii) (a) How much more juice can be filled in type (A) glass than glass of type
(C)?
OR
(iii) (b) Which glass has minimum capacity?
ANSWERS
Q1. (b) Q2. (c) Q3. (d) Q4. (b)
Q5. (c) Q6. (a) Q7. (d) Q8. (a)
Q9. (b) Q10. (c) Q11. (a) Q12. (a)
Q13. (d) Q14. 504 cm sq Q15. 126 Q16. 33 min

Q17. 1: √3 Q18. 1047.2 kg Q19.150.72 cm3 Q20. 6 m

Q21.795.14sqcm Q22. (2.5 cm, 1.5 Q23. 1496 cm2 Q24. 78.75cm
cm)

Q25. 1060 m 2, ₹ Q26. ₹332,640 Q27. (i) 1:1, (ii) 1519/ Q28. 3500 m3, 3100 m3
5,30,000 6 cm3, 2597/ 6 cm3

CASE STUDY ANSWERS

Q29. (i) 2.5 m (ii) 11.78 𝑚2 (iii) (a) ₹1,32,000 (iii) (b) 54.21 𝑚3

Q30. (i) 182.88 cm3 (ii) 157.39 cm3 (iii) (a) 8.86 ml (iii) (b) Type B

ABILITY ASSIGNMENT/ EXTENDING LEARNING

Q1. A solid consists of a circular cylinder surmounted by a right circular cone. The height
of the cone is h. If the total volume of the solid is 3 times the volume of the cone, then
the height of the circular cylinder is
3 ℎ 2
(a) 2ℎ (b) 2 ℎ (c) 2 (d) 3 ℎ
Q2. A sphere of radius 6 cm is dropped into a cylindrical vessel partly filled with water.
The radius of the vessel is 8 cm. If the sphere is submerged completely, then the surface
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 (a) 4.5 cm (b) 3 cm (c) 4 cm (d) 2 cm
Q3. A hemispherical bowl of internal diameter 36 cm is full of some liquid. This liquid is
to be filled in cylindrical bottles of radius 3 cm and height 6 cm., then number of bottles
needed to empty the bowl is equal to
(a) 36 (b) 72 (c) 18 (d) 144
Q4. A water tank is hemispherical at the bottom and cylindrical on the top of it. The radius
is 12 cm. If the total capacity is 3312 π𝑚3 , then the capacities of the two portions are
in ratio:
(a) 8 : 9 (b) 8 : 11 (c) 8 : 13 (d) 8 : 15
Q5. A spherical iron ball is dropped into a cylindrical vessel of base diameter 14 cm,
1
containing water. The level is increased by 93 cm. What is the radius of the ball?
(a) 3.5 cm (b) 7 cm (c) 9 cm (d) 12 cm
Q6. The sum of the length, breadth and height of a cuboid is 6√3 cm and the length of its
diagonal is 2√3 cm. The total surface area of the cuboid is
(a) 48 cm² (b) 72 cm² (c) 96 cm² (d) 108 cm
Q7. Three solid cubes have a face diagonal 4√2 cm each. Three other solid cubes have a
face diagonal of 8√2 cm each. All the cubes are melted together to form a cube. The
length of an edge of the cube formed is
(a) 12 cm (b) 24 cm (c) 18 cm (d) 26 cm
Q8. If the perimeters of the bases of two right circular cones are in the ratio 3 : 4 and their
volumes are in the ratio 9 : 32, then the ratio of their heights is
(a) 1:3 (b) 2:1 (c) 1:2 (d) 1:3
Q9. A circus tent is cylindrical to a height of 4 m and conical above it. If its diameter is 105
m and its slant height is 40 m, the total area of the canvas required in m² is
(a) 1760 (b) 2640 (c) 3960 (d) 7920
Q10. Water flows at the rate of 10 metre per minute from a cylindrical pipe 5 mm in diameter.
How long will it take to fill up a conical vessel whose diameter at the base is 40 cm and
depth 24 cm?
(a) 48 min 15 sec (b) 51 min 12 sec (c) 52 min 1 sec (d) 55 min

2 Q2. 4.5 cm Q3. 72 Q4. 8 : 15 Q5. 7 cm

Q1. 3 ℎ
Q6. 96 cm² Q7. 12 cm Q8. 1:2 Q9. 7920 Q10. 51 min 12 sec

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 Chapter 13
Statistics
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS
1. While computing mean of the grouped data, we assume that the frequencies are:
(a) evenly distributed over all the classes
(b) centered at the class marks of the classes
(c) centered at the upper limits of the classes
(d) centered at the lower limits of the classes
2. One of the methods for determining mode is
(a) Mode = 2 Median -3 Mean (b) Mode = 3 Median – 2 Mean
(c) Mode = 2 Mean – 3 Median (d) Mode = 3 Mean – 2 Median
3. If the mean of frequency distribution is 7.5 and ∑fi xi = 120 + 3k, ∑fi = 30, then k is
equal to:
(a)40 (b)35 (c)50 (d)45
4. The median of set of 9 distinct observations is 20.5. If each of the largest 4
observations of the set is increased by 2, then the median of the new set
(a) is increased by 2 (b) is decreased by 2
(c) is two times of the original number (d) Remains the same as that of the
original set.
5. If the arithmetic mean of x, x + 3, x + 6, x + 9 and x + 12 is 10, then x = ?
(a) 1 (b) 2 (c) 6 (d) 4
6. If the mean of first n natural numbers is 5n/9, then n =?
(a) 6 (b) 7 (c) 9 (d) 10
7. In a small scale industry, salaries of employees are given in the following
distribution table:

4000 – 5000- 6000- 7000- 8000- 9000-

Salary (in Rs.)
5000 6000 7000 8000 9000 10000

Number of
20 60 100 50 80 90
employees

Then the mean salary of the employee is:

(a) Rs.7350 (b) Rs.7400 (c) Rs.7450 (d) Rs.7500

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 8. In a hospital, weights of new born babies were recorded, for one month. Data is as
shown:

Weight of new born baby (in kg) 1.4 – 1.8 1.8 – 2.2 2.2 – 2.6 2.6 – 3.0

No of babies 3 15 6 1

Then the median weight is:

(a) 2kg (b) 2.03kg (c) 2.05 kg (d) 2.08 kg
9. For one term, absentee record of students is given below. If mean is 15.5, then the
missing frequencies x and y are:

Number of days 0-5 5-10 10-15 15-20 20-25 25-30 30-35 35-40 TOTAL

Total Number of students 15 16 x 8 y 8 6 4 70

(a) x = 4 and y = 3 (b) x = 7 and y = 7 (c) x = 3 and y = 4 (d) x = 7 and y = 6

10. For the following distribution

Marks obtained No. of students

More than or equal to 0 63

More than or equal to 10 58

More than or equal to 20 55

More than or equal to 30 51

More than or equal to 40 48

More than or equal to 50 42

the frequency of the class 20-30 is
(a) 35 (b) 4 (c) 48 (d) 51
In the questions 11, 12, 13 statements of Assertion (A) is followed by a statement of
Reason (R). Choose the correct option.
(a) Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true and reason (R) is the correct explanation of
assertion (A).
(b) Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true, but reason (R) is not the correct
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(c) Assertion (A) is true, but reason (R) is false.
(d) Assertion (A) is false, but reason (R) is true.
11. Assertion (A): If the value of mean and mode is 7 and 7 respectively, then median is
7.
Reason (R) : The mean of first seven odd natural numbers is 7.
12. Assertion (A): If the number of runs scored by 11 players of a cricket team of India
are 5, 19, 42, 11, 50, 30, 21, 0, 52, 36, 27, then median is 30.
Reason (R) : Median = (n+1/ 2 )th value, if n is odd
13. Assertion (A): If mean = 100 ,median = 90 , then mode is 70.
Reason (R) :Mode is 3 times mean diminished by 2 times mean .
14. While checking the value of 20 observations, it was noted that 125 was wrongly
noted as 25 while calculating the mean and then the mean was 60. Find the correct
mean.
15. If the mean of 4 numbers, 2,6,7 and a is 15 and also the mean of other 5 numbers, 6,
18, 1, a, b is 50. What is the value of b?
16. Show that the mode of the series obtained by combining the two series S1 and
S2 given below is different from that of S1 and S2 taken separately:
S1 : 3, 5, 8, 8, 9, 12, 13, 9, 9
S2 : 7, 4, 7, 8, 7, 8, 13
17. The average score of boys in the examination of a school is 71 and that of the girls is
73. The average score of the school in the examination is 71.8. Find the ratio of
number of boys to the number of girls who appeared in the examination.
18.
A survey regarding the heights (in cm) of 51 girls of Class X of a school was conducted and the
following data were obtained:
Height (in cm) Number of girls

Less than 140 4

Less than 145 11

Less than 150 29
Less than 155 40
Less than 160 46
Less than 165 51

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 Find the median height
19. An aircraft has 120 passenger seats. The number of seats occupied during 100 flights
are given in the following table :

Number of seats 100-104 104-108 108-112 112-116 116-200

Frequency 15 20 32 18 15

Determine the mean number of seats occupied over the flights.

20. Find the mean of the following data.

21. If the mean of the following distribution is 50, find the value of p:

22. A medical camp was held in a school to impart health education and the importance
of exercise to children. During this camp, a medical check of 35 students was done
and their weights were recorded as follows:

Compute the modal weight.

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23. The mean of the following frequency distribution is 62.8 and the sum of frequencies
is 50. Find the missing frequencies f1 and f2:

24. Find the values of x and y if the median for the following data is 31.

25. Find the missing frequencies f1 and f2 in the following frequency distribution table, if
N = 100 and median is 32.

26. Find the median of the following data:

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27. The frequency distribution of weekly pocket money received by a group of students is
given below:

28. Mode of the following frequency distribution is 65 and sum of all the frequencies is
70. Find the missing frequencies x and y.

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CASE-STUDY BASED QUESTIONS:

29. The transport department of a city is planning to buy electric buses. To do so they are
planning to analyze the distance travelled by the existing public transport buses in a
day. The following data shows the distance travelled by 60 buses in a single day.
Daily Distance 200-209 210-219 220-229 230-239 240-249
travelled (in km)

No. of buses 4 14 26 10 6

Based on the above information answer the following questions .

(i) Find the median class.
(ii) Find the modal class of the given data
(iii) (a) If the mode of the distance travelled is 233.78 km, then find the
mean of the distance travelled by the bus.
OR
(iii) (b) Find the median distance travelled.
30. On a particular day, due to bad weather conditions, all flights at an airport were
delayed, with the maximum delay time reaching nearly an hour. The details of the
flight delays were analyzed by the examining the frequency of delayed flights as
shown in the table.
Time delayed 0-10 10-20 20-30 30-40 40-50 50-60
(in mins)
Frequency 8 10 17 3 6 p

It was observed that a total of 45 flights were delayed over a period of 6 hours, after
which the weather conditions returned to normal.
Based on the above information answer the following questions:
(i) What is the median class of the above data.
(ii) (a) Find the median class of the above data.
OR
(ii) (b) Find the mode of the above data.
(iii) Find the difference between the number of flights that got delayed by less
than 30 minutes and more than 30 minutes.

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 Answers
1.b 2.b 3.b 4.d 5.d 6.c 7.c 8.c 9.d 10.b
11.b 12.d 13. 14.65 15.18 16.- 17.3: 18.149.03 19.109.92 20.52.5
c 0 2

21.2 22.46.9k 23. 24.8,1 25.9,1 26.13 27.12 28.10. 6 29.(i)219. 30.p=1
8 g 8, 0 6 7 5 5 ,
12 -229.5, 20-30
ii)219.5 - or23.3
229.5, 3,
or219.275 25
km,
(iii)224.11
km

Ability Assignment/ Extended Learning

1. Find the mean of the 32 numbers, such that if the mean of 10 of them is15 and the
mean of 20 of them is 11. The last two numbers are 10.
(a) 12.1875 (b) 10.1875 (c) 9.54 (d) 12
2. If half the number of observations in a raw data of 2n values are multiplied by 2 and
the other half divided by 2, then:
(a) The mean remains unchanged.
(b) The new mean is greater than the old mean.
(c) The new mean is less than the old mean.
(d) It is not possible to compare the two means because of inadequate data.
3. Raw data about the salaries of 100 workers is given to two students to calculate the
mean salary. Student A organises the data into eight class intervals whereas student B
does it in ten class intervals. Which of the following statement is true?
(a) Mean calculated by each student will be the same.
(b) Mean calculated by student A will be a better estimate of the mean.
(c) Mean calculated by student B will be a better estimate of the mean.
(d) None of these
4. If the mean of 6, 7, p, 8, q, 14 is 9, then:
(a) p –q = 19 (b) p+q= 21 (c) p + q = 19 (d) p-q = 19
5. Which of the following is the most effective measure of central tendency in the given
grouped data

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 Class 0-15 15-30 30-45 45-60 60-75 75-90
interval
Frequency 2 26 32 42 28 30

(a) Mean because the data has extreme data points.

(b) Mean because the data has no extreme data points.
(c) Median because the data has extreme data points.
(d) Median because the data has no extreme data points.
6. The mean of the first four data points in a dataset is 10,while the mean of the
remaining 16 data points is 20, what is the mean of the entire data set?
(a) 1.5 (b) 12 (c) 15 (d) 18
7. If the median of the data: 6, 7, x - 2, x, 17, 20 written in ascending order, is 16. Then
x=?
(a) 15 (b) 16 (c) 17 (d) 18
8. The median marks of 100 students were 45. But later on it was found that the marks
of a students who secured 64 were wrongly taken as 46. The correct median is
(a) 40 (b) 50 (c) 45 ( d) 35
9. If the class-marks of a continuous frequency distribution are 22, 30, 38, 46, 54, 62,
then the class corresponding to the class-mark 46 is
(a) 41-49 (b) 41-50 (c) 41.5-49.5 (d) 42-50
10. The median of set of 9 distinct observations in ascending order is 20. If each of the
largest 4 observations of the set is increased by 4, then find the median of new set of
observations, when observations remain in ascending order.
(a) 20 (b) 30 (c) 25 (d) 15
Answers:
1. a 2.a 3.a 4.c 5.b 6.d 7.c 8c 9.d 10.a

E - Resources
https://youtu.be/DZ3AcgdyC0o - Direct Method
https://youtu.be/YZ0bPrRyVPM - Assumed Mean Method
https://youtu.be/Dh5TEvXPshQ - Step Deviation Method
https://youtu.be/oB6eMzxggz8 - Mode
https://youtu.be/X1qhwm_59gE - Median

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Choose the correct answer from the given four options
𝑎
1. In figure, is shown a disc on which a player spins an arrow twice. The fraction 𝑏 is

formed, where ‘𝑎’ is the number of sector on which arrow stops on the first spin and ‘b’
is the number of the sector in which the arrow stops on second spin. On each spin, each
𝑎
sector has equal chance of selection by the arrow. The probability that the fraction 𝑏 is

greater than 1 is

1 7 5 1
(A) 6 (B) 12 (C) 12 (D) 2

2. One ticket is drawn at random from a bag containing tickets numbered 1 to 40. The
probability that the selected ticket has a number which is a multiple of 7 is :
1 1 1 7
(A) 7 (B) 8 (C) 5 (D) 40

3. Two dice are thrown at the same time and the product of the numbers appearing on them
is noted. The probability that the product of the numbers lies between 8 and 13 is
7 5 2 1
(A) 36 (B) 36 (C) 9 (D) 4
𝑥
4. The probability of guessing the correct answer to a certain test question is 6 . If the
2
probability of not guessing the correct answer to this question is 3 , then the value of 𝑥 is:

(A) 2 (B) 3 (C) 4 (D) 6

5. A number is chosen at random from the numbers – 3, – 2, – 1, 0, 1, 2, 3. The probability
that square of this number is less than or equal to 1 is :
1 2 3 5
(A) 7 (B) 7 (C) 7 (D) 7

6. Ginny flipped a fair coin three times and tails came up each time. Ginny wants to flip the
coin again. What is the probability of getting heads in the next coin flip?
(A) 0 (B) 0.25 (C) 0.5 (D) 1
7. A number was selected at random from 1 to 100 (inclusive of both numbers) and it was
found to be a multiple of 10.
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(A) 10 (B) 5 (C) 2 (D) 1

8. In a survey, it is found that every fifth person has a vehicle. The probability of a person
NOT having a vehicle, is
1 4
(A) 5 (B) 5% (C) 5 (D) 95%

9. A number is selected at random from the numbers 1, 2, 3, 4, ..., 35.

2
(i) the probability of selecting a prime number is 7.
17
(ii) the probability of selecting an even number is 35.
1
(iii) the probability of selecting a number that is multiple of 7 is 7.
16
(iv) the probability of selecting a number that is multiple of 3 or 5 is 35.

Choose correct option from the following:

(A) (i), (ii) and (iii) (B) (i), (iii) and (iv)
(C) (i) and (iii) (D) (ii), (iii) and (iv)
10. In an MCQ test, a student guesses the correct answer 𝑥 out of 𝑦 times. If the probability
2
that the student guesses the answer to be wrong is 3 then the relation between 𝑥 and 𝑦 is

(A) 𝑦 = 3𝑥 (B) 𝑥 = 3𝑦 (C) 3𝑥 = 2𝑦 (D) 2𝑥 = 3y

11. A number 𝑥 is chosen at random from the numbers −5, −4, −3, −2, −1,0,1,2,3. What is
the probability that |𝑥| < 3?
12. A number 𝑥 is selected at random from the numbers 1, 2, 3 and 4. Another number 𝑦 is
selected at random from the numbers 1, 4, 9 and 16. Find the probability that product of
𝑥 and 𝑦 is less than 16. (CBSE 2016)
13. In a game, Raju asks his friend Karan to write down a two-digit number secretly. What is
the probability that Karan will write a doublet? What is the probability that Karan’s
number is divisible by 2, 3 and 5?
14. A two digit number is chosen at random such that the sum of its digits is 11.
a) Write the sample space.
b) Find the probability that the number is even.
c) Find the probability that the number is greater than 50.
d) Find the probability that the number is divisible by 11.
15. Two unbiased coins are tossed simultaneously. What is the probability of getting
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16. All the face cards are removed from a pack of 52 cards and are then shuffled well. One
card is selected from the remaining cards. What is the probability of
a) getting an ace? c) getting 10 of spade?
b) getting a red card? d) getting a number less than 5?
17. A bag contains 18 balls out of which 𝑥 balls are red.
a) If one ball is drawn at random from the bag, what is the probability that it is red ?
9
b) If 2 more red balls are put in the bag, the probability of drawing a red ball will be 8 times

the probability of drawing a red ball in the first case. Find the value of 𝑥.
18. Three different coins are tossed together. Write the sample space. Find the probability of
getting
a) exactly two heads d) at most two heads
b) at least two heads e) head and tail appear alternatively
c) at least two tails f) at most three heads
19. In a single throw of a pair of different dice, what is the probability of getting
a) Same number on both the dice.
b) Different numbers on both dice?
c) Sum at most 10
d) multiple of 2 on one dice and a multiple of 3 on the other.
e) the product of numbers on the top of dice as 12
f) prime number on each dice? (CBSE 2016)
20. Find the probability that a non-leap year chosen at random has
a) 52 Sundays
b) 53 Sundays
21. What is the probability that a leap year chosen at random has
a) 52 Sundays
b) 53 Sundays
c) 53 Sundays and 53 Mondays
d) 53 Sundays or 53 Saturdays.
22. What is the probability that in a leap year chosen at random, the month of February has
a) 5 Mondays
b) 4 Mondays
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b) 4 Sundays
24. On a particular day, Vidhi and Unnati couldn't decide on who would get to drive the car.
They had one coin each and flipped their coins exactly three times. The following was
agreed upon:
 If Vidhi gets two heads in a row, she would drive the car.
 If Unnati gets a head immediately followed by a tail, she would drive the car.
Who has more probability to drive the car that day? List all outcomes and show your
steps.
25. Shown below is a game with 3 spinners attached to 3 rooms. Each player is given a
treasure which has to be kept in one of the rooms. All the spinners are rotated and if any
spinner lands on the grey region, that room is opened. If the player kept his treasure in
that room, he loses the treasure. If he kept it in any other room, he wins the treasure.

Zaira kept her treasure in the room which is least likely to be opened.
In which room did she keep her treasure? Show your work.
DIRECTION: In the question number 26 to 28, a statement of assertion (A) is
followed by a statement of Reason (R). Choose the correct option.
(A) Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true and reason (R) is the correct explanation
of assertion (A)
(B) Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true and reason (R) is not the correct
explanation of assertion (A)
(C) Assertion (A) is true but reason (R) is false.
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26. Statement A (Assertion): If you toss a coin 6 times and it comes down heads on each
occasion, then the probability of getting a head is 1.
Statement R( Reason) : The sum of the probabilities of all the elementary events of an
experiment is 1.
27. Statement A (Assertion): A die is rolled. The probability of getting a composite number
1
is 3.

Statement R (Reason): In a throw of a die, the probability of getting a prime number is

2
.
3

28. Statement A (Assertion): In a cricket match, a batsman hits a boundary 9 times out of
4
45 balls he plays. The probability that in a given ball, he does not hit the boundary is 5.

Statement R (Reason): P(E) + P(not E) = 1.

CASE STUDY BASED
29. A middle school decided to run the following spinner game as a fund-raiser on
Christmas Carnival.

Making Purple: Spin each spinner once. Blue and red make purple. So, if one spinner
shows Red (R) and another Blue (B), then you 'win'. One such outcome is written as
'RB'.
Based on the above, answer the following questions :
(i) List all possible outcomes of the game.
(ii) Find the probability of “Making Purple”.
(iii) (a) For each win, a participant gets Rs 10, but if he/she loses, he/she has to pay Rs
5 to the school. If 99 participants played, calculate how much fund could the
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then how much fund had been collected by school ? (Number of participants = 99)
30. 6 students from Daffodil school participated in an inter school dance competition. Each
of these 6 students were limited to one performance. There were 2 solo dance categories
and 2 duet dance categories as depicted by the flow charts below.

The school's dance teacher used a chit system to select one performance for each of the 6
students in the below order:
Solo 1 --> Duet 1 --> Solo 2 --> Duet 2
i) If one girl was selected from class 6 for Solo 1, find the probability of NOT
selecting both girls or both boys for Duet 1?
ii) Find the probability of selecting one girl and one boy for Duet 1 such that only one
student was left in each class.
iii) After selecting one girl and one boy for Duet 1 only one student was left in each
class. The student who got selected for Solo 2 had the probability 2/3 of getting
selected. Was it a girl or a boy and from which class he/she could have been?

ANSWER KEY
1. C 3. A 5. C 7. D 9. D
2. B 4. A 6. C 8. C 10. A
11. 5/9 12. ½ 13. 1/10; 1/30
14. (a) 𝑆 = {29, 92, 65, 56, 74, 47, 83, 38} (b) ½ (c) 5/8 (d) 0
15. (a) 1/4 (b) 3/4 (c) 3/4
16. (a) 1/10 (b) ½ (c) 1/40 (d) 3/10
𝑥
17. (a) 18 (b) 8

18. 𝑆 = {𝐻𝐻𝐻, 𝐻𝐻𝑇, 𝐻𝑇𝐻, 𝐻𝑇𝑇, 𝑇𝐻𝐻, 𝑇𝐻𝑇, 𝑇𝑇𝐻, 𝑇𝑇𝑇}

(a) 3/8 (b) ½ (c) ½ (d) 7/8 (e) ¼ (f) 1
19. (a) 1/6 (b) 5/6 (c) 11/12 (d) 11/36 (e) 1/9 (f) ¼
20. (a) 6/7 (b) 1/7

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21. (a) 5/7 (b) 2/7 (c) 1/7 (d) 3/7
22. (a) 1/7 (b) 6/7 24. Unnati
23. (a) 2/7 (b) 5/7 25. Room 2
26. D 27. C 28. A
29. (i) S = {RR, RB, RG, GR, GB, GG, YR, YB, YG}
1
(ii) 9 (iii) (a) Rs 330 (iii) (b) Rs 385
30. (i) 0.6 (ii) 0.2 (iii) only a boy either form class VII or Class VII

EXTENDED LEARNING/ ABILITY ASSIGNMENT

1. A fair die is rolled. The probability of getting a number 𝑥 such that 1 ≤ 𝑥 ≤ 6, is
(A) 0 (B) 𝑃(𝑥) > 1 (C) 0 < 𝑃(𝑥) < 1 (D) 1
2. The probability of getting a number between 1 and 25 which is prime is
2 9 5 4
(A) 23 (B) 23 (C) 23 (D) 23

3. A bag contains some balls of which 𝑥 are white, 2𝑥 are black and 3𝑥 are red. A ball is
selected at random. The probability that it is not red is
(A) ½ (B) 1/3 (C) ¼ (D) 1/6
4. A pair of dice is thrown once. The probability of getting even number on each dice is
(A) 1/6 (B) 1/12 (C) ¼ (D) ½
5. Cards marked with numbers 5 to 50 are placed in a box and mixed thoroughly. One card
is drawn at random from the box. The probability that the number on the card taken out
is a perfect square is
(A) 1/11 (B) 5/46 (C) 1/9 (D) 7/50
6. The king, queen and jack of clubs are removed from a pack of 52 cards and then the
remaining pack is well shuffled. A card is selected from the remaining cards. The
probability of getting a card of heart is
(A) 13/48 (B) 13/49 (C) 10/49 (D) ¼
7. Anu and Rita are visiting a particular office in the same week (Monday to Friday). Each
is equally likely to visit the office on any day as on another day. The probability that
both will visit the office on consecutive days is:
11 8 7 9
(A) 25 (B) 25 (C) 25 (D) 25

8. 2 cards of hearts and 4 cards of spades are missing from a pack of 52 cards. A card is
drawn at random from the remaining pack. What is the probability of getting a black
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 (A) 22/52 (B) 22/46 (C) 24/52 (D) 24/46
9. A box contains 25 tickets, numbered 1, 2, 3, ..., 25. A ticket is drawn and then another
ticket is drawn without replacement. The probability that both tickets will show odd
numbers is:
37 13 13 1
(A) 50 (B) 50 (C) 25 (D) 2

10. Two customers Shyam and Ekta are visiting a particular shop in the same week (Monday
to Saturday). Each is equally likely to visit the shop on any day as on another day. The
probability that both will visit the shop on the same day is
1 1 11 5
(A) 6 (B) 5 (C) 36 (D) 12

11. A bowl contains 3 red and 2 blue marbles. Roohi wants to pick a red marble.
Which of the following changes could she make so that the probability of picking a red
marble is greater than it was before?
(i) Adding a red marble (ii) Removing a blue marble
(iii) Adding 1 red and 1 blue marble
Choose the correct option from the following:
(A) Only (i) (B) only (i) and (ii)
(C) only (i) and (iii) (D) all of the above
12. A box contains some new and weathered cricket balls of two colours. This data is shown
in the table below.

Pratik picks a new, white ball and puts it aside.

If a ball is then picked randomly from the box, what is the probability that it is NOT the
same variety as Pratik picked?
15 15 1 1
(A) 20 (B) 19 (C) 19 (D) 15
𝑝
13. The probability of guessing the correct answer to certain question is . If the
12
3
probability of not guessing the correct answer to same question is , the value of 𝑝 is:
4

(A) 3 (B) 4 (C) 2 (D) 1

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14. If probability of success is 0.5% then probability of failure is
(A) 0.95 (B) 0.095 (C) 99.5 (D) 0.995
15. Two defective dice (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 5) and (1, 2, 2, 4, 5, 6) are rolled. Then:
1
(i) Probability that (5, 5) comes is 18.
1
(ii) Probability that (5, 5) comes is 9.
1
(iii) Probability that (5, 2) comes is 9.
1
(iv) Probability that (5, 2) comes is 18.

Choose the correct option from the following:

(A) (i) and (iii) only. (B) (i) and (iv) only.
(C) (ii) and (iii) only. (D) (ii) and (iv) only.
ANSWER KEY

1. D 2. B 3. A 4. C 5. B
6. B 7. B 8. B 9. B 10. A
11. B 12. B 13. A 14. D 15. A

https://youtu.be/2tKC55XfYMA - Probability of Coin

https://youtu.be/eHJ40sSkYLE - Probability of 1 Dice
https://youtu.be/7Nskr5CtVyc - Deck of Cards
https://youtu.be/aydipyWwcd8 - Pair of Dice

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 Class-X
Periodic Assessment – 1 (2024-25)
Subject- Mathematics
Set B1
Time Allowed: 1.5 Hours Maximum Marks: 40
General Instructions:
1. This question paper contains 19 questions. All questions are compulsory.
2. Question Paper is divided into Five sections – Section A,B,C,D,E
3. In section A , 9 questions are MCQs and 1 question is assertion – reason based question
of 1 mark.
4. In section B , question number 11 to 13 are very short answer type questions carrying 2
marks each.
5. In section C , question number 14 to 15 are short answer type questions carrying 3 marks
each.
6. In section D , question number 16 to 17 are long answer type questions carrying 5 marks
each.
7. In section E , question number 18 to 19 are case based integrated units of assessment
questions carrying 4 marks each. Internal choice is provided in 2 marks question in each case
8. Internal choice is provided in 1 question of 2 marks, 1 question of 3 marks and 1 question
of 5 marks.
SECTION A
Section A consists of 10 questions of 1 mark each.
S.NO MARKS
1. The quadratic polynomial whose sum of zeroes is 3 and product of 1
zeroes is –2 is :
(a) x 2 + 3x – 2
(b) x 2 – 2x + 3
(c) x 2 – 3x + 2
(d) x 2 – 3x – 2
2. Which of the following could be the polynomial of the graph? 1

(A) (𝑥 − 1)2 (𝑥 + 2) (B) (𝑥 + 1)2 (𝑥 − 2)

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 (C) (𝑥 − 1)(𝑥 + 2)2 (D) (𝑥 − 1)(𝑥 + 2)
3. Zeroes of p(x) = x2 −27 are: 1

(a) ±9√3

(b) ±3√3

(c) ±7√3

(d) None of the above

4. If p(x) = a x + b, then zero of p(x) 1

(a) a
(b) b
−𝑎
(c) 𝑏
𝑏
(d) − 𝑎

5. A polynomial of degree n has: 1

(a) Only one zero

(b) At least n zeroes

(c) More than n zeroes

(d) At most n zeroes

6. The pair of equations 3x – 5y = 7 and – 6x + 10y = 7 have 1

(a) a unique solution
(b) infinitely many solutions
(c) no solution
(d) two solutions

7. The larger of two supplementary angles exceeds the smaller by 18 1

degrees. Find them.

(a) x=97 , y=83

(b) x=98 , y=82

(c) x=99 , y=81

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 8. If one equation of a pair of dependent linear equations is – 3x+5y– 2=0. 1
The second equation will be:

(a) – 6x + 10y – 4=0

(b) 6x – 10y – 4=0

(c) 6x + 10y – 4 = 0

(d) – 6x + 10y + 4 =0

9. The angles of cyclic quadrilaterals ABCD are: A = (6x+10), B = (5x)°, 1

C = (x+ y)° and D = (3y – 10)°. The value of x and y is:

(a) x=20° and y = 10°

(b) x=20° and y = 30°

(c) x=44° and y=15°

(d) x=15° and y=15°

10. DIRECTION: a statement of assertion (A) is followed by a statement of 1
Reason (R). Choose the correct option
Statement A (Assertion): If the pair of lines are coincident, then we say
that pair of lines is consistent and it has a unique solution.
Statement R (Reason): If the pair of lines of lines are parallel , then the
pair has no solution and is called inconsistent pair of equations .
(a) Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true and reason (R) is the correct
explanation of assertion (A)
(b) Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true and reason (R) is not the
correct explanation of assertion (A)
(c) Assertion (A) is true but reason (R) is false.
(d) Assertion (A) is false but reason (R) is true.

SECTION B
Section B consists of 3 questions of 2 marks each.
S.NO. MARKS
11. If α and β are zeroes of the polynomial 2x2 – 5x + 7, then find the value of 2
α-1 + β-1.
OR
If one zero of polynomial ( a + 9 ) x 2 + 13 x + 6a is the reciprocal of the
2

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 12. Determine whether the following system of linear equations is inconsistent 2
or not.
3x – 5y = 20
6x – 10y = – 40
13. Solve the following pair of linear equations using elimination method. 2
x – y + 1 = 0; 4x + 3y – 10 = 0
SECTION C
Section C consists of 2 questions of 3 marks each.
S.NO. MARKS
14. Find the values of k for which the pair of linear equations k x + y = k2 and 3
x + k y = 1 have infinitely many solutions
15. Find a quadratic polynomial whose sum and product are respectively, 3
−8 4
and 3 . Also, find the zeros of these polynomials by factorisation.
3

OR

If α and β are the zeros of the quadratic polynomial p(y) = 5y2 – 7y + 1,

1 1
find the value of ∝ + 𝛽

SECTION D
Section D consists of 2 questions of 5 marks each.
S.NO MARKS
16. Find the zeroes of p(x) = 5x2 – 4 – 8x and verify the relationship of zeroes 5
and their co - efficient.

17. Seven times a two digit number is equal to four times the number obtained 5
by reversing the order of the digits. If the difference of the digits is 3,
determine the number.

OR
Draw the graph of 2x + y = 6 and 2x – y + 2 = 0. Shade the region bounded
by these lines and x-axis. Find the area of the shaded region

SECTION E
Case study based questions are compulsory.
18. The figure given below shows the path of a diver, when she takes a
jump from the diving board . Anu was standing on a diving board, 48
feet above the water level. She took a dive into the pool. Her height
(in feet) above the water level at any time ‘𝑡’ in seconds is given by
the polynomial ℎ(𝑡) such that
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 (i) What is the shape of the path ?
(ii) At what time will she touch the water
1
in the pool?
1
(iii) The zeroes of the polynomial 𝑟(𝑡) =
−12𝑡² + (𝑘 − 3)𝑡 + 48 are negative of
2
each other. Then find the value of 𝑘.
OR
If a polynomial p(x) is given by p(x) = 𝑥² −5x + 6, then what is the
value of p (1) + p (4)?
19. The scissors which is so common in our daily life use, its blades represent
the graph of linear equations.

Let the blades of a scissor are represented by the system of linear

equations:
𝑥 + 3𝑦 = 6 𝑎𝑛𝑑 2𝑥 – 3𝑦 = 12

1. What is the pivot point (point of intersection) of the blades represented 1

by the linear equation 𝑥 + 3𝑦 = 6 𝑎𝑛𝑑 2𝑥 – 3𝑦 = 12 of the scissor?
2. If a pair of linear equations in two variables is consistent, then what is
the type of lines represented by two equations? 1
3. If (1, 2) is the solution of linear equations 𝑎𝑥 + 𝑦 = 3 𝑎𝑛𝑑
2𝑥 + 𝑏𝑦 = 12, then find the values of a and b
OR
What is the points at which linear equations 2
𝑥 + 3𝑦 = 6 𝑎𝑛𝑑 2𝑥 – 3𝑦 = 12 intersect y – axis respectively?

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 Class-X
Periodic Assessment – 1 (2024-25)
Subject- Mathematics
Solutions
Set B1/B2
Time Allowed: 1.5 Hours Maximum Marks: 40
General Instructions:
1. This question paper contains 19 questions. All questions are compulsory.
2. Question Paper is divided into Five sections – Section A,B,C,D,E
3. In section A , 9 questions are MCQs and 1 question is assertion – reason based question
of 1 mark.
4. In section B , question number 11 to 13 are very short answer type questions carrying 2
marks each.
5. In section C , question number 14 to 15 are short answer type questions carrying 3 marks
each.
6. In section D , question number 16 to 17 are long answer type questions carrying 5 marks
each.
7. In section E , question number 18 to 19 are case based integrated units of assessment
questions carrying 4 marks each. Internal choice is provided in 2 marks question in each case
8. Internal choice is provided in 1 question of 2 marks, 1 question of 3 marks and 1 question
of 5 marks.
SECTION A
A1 A2 Section A consists of 10 questions of 1 mark each.
S.No. S.NO MARKS
1. 10. The quadratic polynomial whose sum of zeroes is 3 and product 1
of zeroes is –2 is :
(a) x 2 + 3x – 2
(b) x 2 – 2x + 3
(c) x 2 – 3x + 2
(d) x 2 – 3x – 2
Ans d

2. 9. Which of the following could be the polynomial of the graph? 1

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 (A) (𝑥 − 1)2 (𝑥 + 2) (B) (𝑥 + 1)2 (𝑥 − 2)
(C)(𝑥 − 1)(𝑥 + 2)2 (D) (𝑥 − 1)(𝑥 + 2)
Ans a
3. 8. Zeroes of p(x) = x2 −27 are: 1

(a) ±9√3

(b) ±3√3

(c) ±7√3

(d) None of the above

Answer: (b) ±3√3

4. 7. If p(x) = ax + b, then zero of p(x) 1

(a) a
(b) b
−𝑎
(c) 𝑏
𝑏
(d) − 𝑎
Ans d
5. 6. A polynomial of degree n has: 1

(a) Only one zero

(b) At least n zeroes

(c) More than n zeroes

(d) At most n zeroes

Answer: (d) At most n zeroes

6. 5. The pair of equations 3x – 5y = 7 and – 6x + 10y = 7 have 1

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

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7. 4. The larger of two supplementary angles exceeds the smaller by 1
18 degrees. Find them.

(a) x=97 , y=83

(b) x=98 , y=82

(c) x=99 , y=81

(d) x=92 , y=88

Ans c

8. 3. If one equation of a pair of dependent linear equations is – 1

3x+5y– 2=0. The second equation will be:

(a) – 6x + 10y – 4=0

(b) 6x – 10y – 4=0

(c) 6x + 10y – 4 = 0

(d) – 6x + 10y + 4 =0

Answer: (a) – 6x + 10y – 4 = 0

9. 2. The angles of cyclic quadrilaterals ABCD are: A = (6x+10), 1

B=(5x)°,

C = (x+y)° and D = (3y– 10)°. The value of x and y is:

(a) x=20° and y = 10°

(b) x=20° and y = 30°

(c) x=44° and y=15°

(d) x=15° and y=15°

Answer: (b) x=20° and y = 30°

10. 1. DIRECTION: In the question number 10, a statement of assertion 1

(A) is followed by a statement of Reason (R). Choose the correct
option

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 Statement A (Assertion): If the pair of lines are coincident, then we
say that pair of lines is consistent and it has a unique solution.
Statement R (Reason): If the pair of lines of lines are parallel ,
then the pair has no solution and is called inconsistent pair of
equations .
(a) Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true and reason (R) is the
correct explanation of assertion (A)
(b) Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true and reason (R) is not
the correct explanation of assertion (A)
(c) Assertion (A) is true but reason (R) is false.
(d) Assertion (A) is false but reason (R) is true.
Ans d
SECTION B
Section B consists of 3 questions of 2 marks each.
S.NO. MARKS
11. 13. If α and β are zereos of the polynomial 2x2 – 5x + 7, then find the
value of α-1 + β-1.
Answer:
Here p(x) = 2x2 – 5x + 7
1
α, β are zeroes of p(x)

OR
2 2
If one zero of polynomial ( a + 9 ) x + 13 x + 6a is the reciprocal
of the other .Find the value of a .
Answer:

12. 12. Determine whether the following system of linear equations is

inconsistent or not.
3x – 5y = 20
6x – 10y = -40

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 Answer:
Given
3x – 5y = 20 ……… (i)
6x – 10y = – 40 ………… (ii)

Hence given pair of linear equation are parallel.

∴ It is inconsistent.
13. 11. Solve the following pair of linear equations using elimination
method.
x – y + 1 = 0; 4x + 3y – 10 = 0
Answer:
x – y + 1 = o …………. (i)
4x + 3y – 10 = 0 ……… (ii)
Eq (i) is multiplied by 4, then we get 1
4x – 4y + 4 = 0
By elimination method.

7y = 14 1
∴y=2
Putting y = 2 in (i), we get
x=1
Hence, x = 1, y = 2
SECTION C
Section C consists of 2 questions of 3 marks each.
S. No. S. No. MARKS
14. 15. Find the values of k for which the pair of linear equations kx + y =
k2 and
x + k y = 1 have infinitely many solutions.
Answer:
We have

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 1

1
Ist & 2nd Ratio ⇒ k2 = 1
⇒ k = ±1 ……………. (i)
2nd & 3rd Ratio ⇒ k3 = 1
⇒ k = 1 ………………. (ii)
(i) and (ii) ⇒ k = 1

15. 14. Find a quadratic polynomial whose sum and product,

−8 4
respectively, 3 ,3 . Also, find the zeros of these polynomials by
factorisation.

Solution:

A quadratic polynomial formed for the given sum and product of

zeros is given by

f(x) = x2 + -(sum of zeros) x + (product of roots) 1

Here, the sum of zeros is = -8/3 and product of zero= 4/3

1
Thus,

The required polynomial f(x) is,

⇒ x2 – (-8/3)x + (4/3)

⇒ x2 + 8/3x + (4/3)

So, to find the zeros, we put f(x) = 0

1
⇒ x2 + 8/3x + (4/3) = 0

⇒ 3x2 + 8x + 4 = 0

⇒ 3x2 + 6x + 2x + 4 = 0

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 ⇒ 3x(x + 2) + 2(x + 2) = 0

⇒ (x + 2) (3x + 2) = 0

⇒ (x + 2) = 0 and, or (3x + 2) = 0

Therefore, the two zeros are -2 and -2/3.

OR

If α and β are the zeros of the quadratic polynomial p(y) = 5y2–

1 1
7y + 1, find the value of ∝ + 𝛽

Solution:

From the question, it’s given that

α and β are the roots of the quadratic polynomial f(x) where a =5, b = 1
-7 and c = 1

So, we can find

Sum of the roots = α+β = -b/a = – (-7)/5 = 7/5

Product of the roots = αβ = c/a = 1/5

1
To find, 1/α +1/β

⇒ (α +β)/ αβ 1

⇒ (7/5)/ (1/5) = 7

SECTION D
Section D consists of 2 questions of 5 marks each.
S.NO MARKS
16. 17. Find the zeroes of p(x) = 2x2 – x – 6 and verify the relationship of
zeroes with these co - efficient.
Solution:
p(x) = 2x2 – x – 6 …[Given]
1
= 2x2 – 4x + 3x – 6
= 2x (x – 2) + 3 (x – 2)
= (x – 2) (2x + 3) 1
Zeroes are:
x – 2 = 0 or 2x + 3 = 0
x = 2 or x = −32
1

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 Verification:
Here a = 2, b = -1, c = -6 1

B1 - Find the zeroes of p(x) = 5x2 – 4 – 8x and verify the

relationship of zeroes and their co - efficients.

2
Ans – Zeroes are 2 and − 5
17. 16. Seven times a two digit number is equal to four times the number
obtained by reversing the order of the digits. If the difference of the
digits is 3, determine the number.
Answer:
Let Ten’s and Units digits be y and x respectively. 1
∴ Value of Number is 10y + x
Value of Number on reversal = 10x + y 1
According to as given:
7(10y + x) = 4(10x + y)
⇒ 70y + 7x = 40x + 4 y
⇒ 66y = 33x or 2y = x
1
Also x – y = 3 ………. (ii)
Put the value of x in (ii) form (i) 1
2y – y = 3 ⇒ y = 3
Put for y in (z) 1
x = 2(3) = 6
OR
Draw the graph of 2x + y = 6 and 2x – y + 2 = 0. Shade the region
bounded by these lines and x-axis. Find the area of the shaded
region.
Answer: 1
The given system of equation is
2x + y – 6 = 0 ………. (i)
2x – y + 2 = 0 ……… (ii)
Let us write three solutions for each equation of the system in a
table.
(i) ⇒ y = 6 – 2x 1
Table of solutions for 2x + y – 6 = 0

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 1

Similarly (ii) ⇒ y = 2x + 2

Table of solutions for 2x – y + 2 = 0

1
In graph, area bounded by the lines and x-axis is ∆PAB which is
shaded.

Draw PM ⊥ x-axis
Clearly, PM = y-coordinate of P(1, 4)
1
= 4 units
Also AB = 1 + 3 = 4 units
∴ Area of shaded region
= Area of ∆PAB = 12 × AB × PM
= 12 × 4 × 4 = 8 sq. units.
SECTION E
Case study based questions are compulsory.
18. 18. The figure given below shows the path of a diver, when she
takes a jump from the diving board . Anu was standing on a
diving board, 48 feet above the water level. She took a dive into
the pool. Her height (in feet) above the water level at any time
‘𝑡’ in seconds is given by the polynomial ℎ(𝑡) such that
ℎ(𝑡) = −16𝑡 2 + 8𝑡 + 𝑘.

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 (i) What is the shape of the path ?
(ii) At what time will she touch the water
in the pool?
(iii) The zeroes of the polynomial 𝑟(𝑡) = 1
−12𝑡² + (𝑘 − 3)𝑡 + 48 are negative of
1
each other. Then find the value of 𝑘.
2
OR
If a polynomial p(x) is given by p(x) = 𝑥² −5x + 6, then what is
the value of p (1) + p (4)?
Ans i) parabola ii) 48 iii) 2 sec OR 4
19. 19. The scissors which is so common in our daily life use, its blades
represent the graph of linear equations.

Let the blades of a scissor are represented by the system of linear

equations:
𝑥 + 3𝑦 = 6 𝑎𝑛𝑑 2𝑥 – 3𝑦 = 12
1. What is the pivot point (point of intersection) of the blades
represented by the linear equation 𝑥 + 3𝑦 = 6 𝑎𝑛𝑑 1
2𝑥 – 3𝑦 = 12 of the scissor?
2. If a pair of linear equations in two variables is consistent, then
what is the type of lines represented by two equations?
3. If (1, 2) is the solution of linear equations
1
𝑎𝑥 + 𝑦 = 3 𝑎𝑛𝑑 2𝑥 + 𝑏𝑦 = 12, then find the values of a and b .
OR
What is the points at which linear equations
𝑥 + 3𝑦 = 6 𝑎𝑛𝑑 2𝑥 – 3𝑦 = 12 intersect y – axis respectively?
Ans 1. (6, 0)
2. intersecting or coincident 2
3. (1, 5) OR (0, 2) and (0, –4)

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 Class-X
Pre Mid Term Exam (2024-25)
Subject- Mathematics (041)
Set A1
Time Allowed: 2 Hours Max. Marks: 50
General Instructions:
1. This question paper contains 23 questions. All questions are compulsory.
2. Question Paper is divided into Five sections – Section A,B,C,D,E
3. In section A , 9 questions are MCQs and 1 question is assertion – reason based question
of 1 mark.
4. In section B , question number 11 to 15 are very short answer type questions carrying 2
marks each.
5. In section C , question number 16 to 19 are short answer type questions carrying 3 marks
each.
6. In section D , question number 20 to 21 are long answer type questions carrying 5 marks
each.
7. In section E , question number 22 to 23 are case based integrated units of assessment
questions carrying 4 marks each. Internal choice is provided in 2 marks question in each case
8. Internal choice is provided in 1 question of 2 marks, 1 question of 3 marks and 1 question
of 5 marks.
SECTION A
Section A consists of 10 questions of 1 mark each.
S.NO MARKS
1. If two positive integers p and q can be expressed as p =18a 2 b 4 and 1
3 2
q = 20 a b ,where a and b are prime numbers ,then
LCM (p, q )is:
(a) 2a2 b 2
(b) 180a2 b2
(c) 12a 2 b 2
(d) 180a3 b4

2. The LCM of two numbers is 1200. Which of the following cannot be their 1
HCF?
(a) 600
(b) 500
(c) 400
(d) 200

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3. The zeroes of polynomial x2 + p x +q are twice the zeroes of the 1
polynomial 4x2 – 5x – 6. The value of p is :

5
(a) – 2

5
(b) 2

(c) – 5

(d) 10

4. According to the graph below, the product of the zeroes of the polynomial 1
will be

(a)Cannot be determined

(b)Zero

(c)Negative

(d)Positive
5. The pair of equations 3x – 5y = 7 and – 6x + 10y = 7 have 1

(a) a unique solution

(b) infinitely many solutions

(c) no solution

(d) two solutions

6. D and E are respectively the points on the sides AB and AC of a triangle 1

ABC such that AD = 2 cm, BD = 3 cm, BC = 7.5 cm and DE || BC. Then,
length of DE (in cm) is
(a) 2.5
(b) 3
(c) 5
(d) 6

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 7. 𝐴𝐵 𝐵𝐶 1
If in triangles ABC and DEF, 𝐷𝐸 = 𝐹𝐷 , then they will be similar, if

(a) ∠𝐵 = ∠𝐸

(b) ∠𝐴 = ∠𝐷

(c) ∠𝐵 = ∠𝐷

(d) ∠𝐴 = ∠𝐹

8. Which among the following cannot be the probability of an event? 1

1
(A) 3

(B) 0.1

(C) 3%
17
(D) 16
9. A box contains 90 discs, numbered from 1 to 90. If one disc is drawn at 1
random from the box, the probability that it bears a prime number less than
23, is
7 10 4 9
(a)90 (b)90 (c)45 (d)89

10. DIRECTION: In the question number 10, a statement of assertion (A) is 1

followed by a statement of Reason (R). Choose the correct option
Statement A (Assertion): The probability of getting a prime number when
2
a die is thrown once is 3
.
Statement R (Reason): Prime numbers on a die are 2, 3, 5.
(a) Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true and reason (R) is the correct
explanation of assertion (A)
(b) Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true and reason (R) is not the
correct explanation of assertion (A)
(c) Assertion (A) is true but reason (R) is false.
(d) Assertion (A) is false but reason (R) is true.
SECTION B
Section B consists of 5 questions of 2 marks each.
S.NO. MARKS

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 11. Find the quadratic polynomial whose sum of zeroes is 8 and their product
is 12. Hence find zeroes of polynomial. 2
OR
For what value of k , 4 is zero of the polynomial kx2 + 3x – 8 .

12. In a pack of 52 playing cards one card is lost .From the remaining cards , a
card is drawn at random . Find the probability that the drawn card is queen 2
of heart , if the lost card is a black card .
13. Solve the following pair of linear equations algebraically : 2
2x +5 y = – 4 ; 4x – 3y = 5
14. Find the condition that zeroes of polynomial p(x) = ax2 + b x + c are 2
reciprocal of each other.

15. If two different dice are rolled together, what is the probability of getting 2
an even number on both dice?
SECTION C
Section C consists of 4 questions of 3 marks each.
S.NO. MARKS
16. In a teacher’s workshop, the number of teachers teaching French, Hindi
and English are 48, 80 and 144 respectively. Find the minimum numbers of 3
rooms required if in each room the same number of teachers are seated and
all of them are of the same subject.
17. Compute the zeroes of the polynomial 4x2 – 4x – 8. Also, establish a 3
relationship for the zeroes and coefficients.
18. Sides AB and BC and median AD of a triangle ABC are respectively 3
proportional to sides PQ and QR and median PM of ∆PQR (see in given
figure). Show that ∆ABC ~ ∆PQR.

OR

CD and GH are respectively the bisectors of ∠ACB and ∠EGF such that D
and H lie on sides AB and FE of ∆ABC and ∆EFG respectively.
If ∆ABC ~ ∆FEG, show that
𝐶𝐷 𝐴𝐶
(i) 𝐺𝐻 = 𝐹𝐺

( ii) ∆DCB ~ ∆HGE

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19. The sum of the digits of a 2-digit number is 14. The number obtained by 3
interchanging its digits exceeds the given number by 18. Find the number.
SECTION D
Section D consists of 2 questions of 5 marks each.
S.NO MARKS
20. If a line is drawn parallel to one side of a triangle to intersect the other two 𝟓
sides in distinct points , then prove that the other two sides are divided in
the same ratio.

21. The coach of a cricket team buys 7 bats and 6 balls for Rs.3800. Later, she
5
buys 3 bats and 5 balls for Rs.1750. Find the cost of each bat and each ball.

OR
Draw the, graphs of the equations 𝑥 – 𝑦 + 1 = 0 𝑎𝑛𝑑
3𝑥 + 2𝑦 – 12 = 0. Determine the coordinates of the vertices of the
triangle formed by these lines and the x-axis, and shade the triangular
region.
SECTION E
Case study based questions are compulsory.
22. A Mathematics Exhibition is being conducted in your School and one of
your friends is making a model of a factor tree. He has some difficulty and
1
asks for your help in completing a quiz for the audience. Observe the
1
following factor tree and answer the following:
2

1. What will be the value of x?

2. What will be the value of y?
3. What will be the value of z?
OR
What is the prime factorisation of 13915 ?

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23. Meenal is trying to find the height of tower near his house. He is using the
1+1+2
properties of similar triangles. The height of Meenal’s house is 20 m when
Meenal’s house casts a shadow of 10m long on the ground. At the same
time, the tower casts a shadow of 50 m long on the ground and Arun house
casts a shadow of 20 m long on the ground as shown below.

Based on the above information, answer the following questions.

(i) What is the height of tower?
(ii) What will be the length of shadow of tower when Menial’s house casts
a shadow of 12 m?
(iii) What is the height of Arun’s house?
OR
When the tower casts a shadow of 40 m, same time what will be the length
of shadow of Arun's house?

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 Class-X
Pre Mid Term Exam (2024-25)
Subject - Mathematics (041)
Solutions
Set A1/A2
Time Allowed: 2 Hours Max. Marks: 50
General Instructions:
1. This question paper contains 23 questions. All questions are compulsory.
2. Question Paper is divided into Five sections – Section A,B,C,D,E
3. In section A , 9 questions are MCQs and 1 question is assertion – reason based question
of 1 mark.
4. In section B , question number 11 to 15 are very short answer type questions carrying 2
marks each.
5. In section C , question number 16 to 19 are short answer type questions carrying 3 marks
each.
6. In section D , question number 20 to 21 are long answer type questions carrying 5 marks
each.
7. In section E , question number 22 to 23 are case based integrated units of assessment
questions carrying 4 marks each. Internal choice is provided in 2 marks question in each case
8. Internal choice is provided in 1 question of 2 marks, 1 question of 3 marks and 1 question
of 5 marks.
S. No. S. No. SECTION A
A2 A1 Section A consists of 10 questions of 1 mark each.
MARK
S
2 4
2. 1. If two positive integers p and q can be expressed as p =18a b and 1
q = 20 a 3 b2 ,where a and b are prime numbers ,then
LCM (p, q )is:
(a) 2a2 b 2
(b) 180a 2 b2
(c) 12a 2 b 2
(d) 180a3 b4
Ans d
9. 2. The LCM of two numbers is 1200. Which of the following cannot be their 1
HCF?
(a) 600
(b) 500
(c) 400
(d) 200
Ans b

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8. 3. The zeroes of polynomial x2 + p x +q are twice the zeroes of the 1
polynomial 4x2 – 5x – 6. The value of p is :
5
(a) – 2

5
(b) 2

(c) – 5

(d) 10

Answer: (a)

7. 4. According to the graph below, the product of the zeroes of the polynomial 1
will be

(a)Cannot be determined

(b)Zero

(c)Negative

(d)Positive
Answer: c.

6. 5. The pair of equations 3x – 5y = 7 and – 6x + 10y = 7 have 1

(a) a unique solution

(b) infinitely many solutions

(c) no solution

(d) two solutions

Answer: (c)

5. 6. D and E are respectively the points on the sides AB and AC of a triangle 1

ABC such that AD = 2 cm, BD = 3 cm, BC = 7.5 cm and DE || BC. Then,
length of DE (in cm) is

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 (a) 2.5
(b) 3
(c) 5
(d) 6
Answer: b
4. 7. 𝐴𝐵 𝐵𝐶 1
If in triangles ABC and DEF, 𝐷𝐸 = 𝐹𝐷 , then they will be similar, if
(a) ∠𝐵 = ∠𝐸
(b) ∠𝐴 = ∠𝐷
(c) ∠𝐵 = ∠𝐷
(d) ∠𝐴 = ∠𝐹
Answer: c
3. 8. Which among the following cannot be the probability of an event? 1
1
(A) 3
(B) 0.1
(C) 3%
17
(D)
16
17
Answer (D) 16
1. 9. A box contains 90 discs, numbered from 1 to 90. If one disc is drawn at 1
random from the box, the probability that it bears a prime number less than
23, is
7 10 4 9
(a)90 (b)90 (c)45 (d)89

Answer: c
10. 10. DIRECTION: In the question number 10, a statement of assertion (A) is 1
followed by a statement of Reason (R). Choose the correct option
Statement A (Assertion): The probability of getting a prime number when
2
a die is thrown once is 3
.
Statement R (Reason): Prime numbers on a die are 2, 3, 5.
(a) Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true and reason (R) is the correct
explanation of assertion (A)
(b) Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true and reason (R) is not the
correct explanation of assertion (A)
(c) Assertion (A) is true but reason (R) is false.
(d) Assertion (A) is false but reason (R) is true.
Ans d
SECTION B
Section B consists of 5 questions of 2 marks each.
S.NO. MARK
S

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15. 11. Find the quadratic polynomial whose sum of zeroes is 8 and their product is
12. Hence find zeroes of polynomial.
Answer:
Let, α, β be zeroes of polynomial.
Now, here α + β = 8, αβ = 12.
Required polynomial
p(x) = k{x2 – (α + β) x + α β),
k is a constant.
⇒ p(x) = k{x2 – 8x + 12}
In particular, taking k = 1
1
Reqd. polynomial = x2 – 8x + 12
Now, p(x) = x2 – 8x + 12
= x2 – 6x – 2x + 12
= x(x – 6) – 2(x – 6)
= (x – 6) (x – 2)
∴ p(x) = o
⇒ x = 6, 2
1
Thus zeroes of polynomial are 6 and 2.
OR

For what value of k , 4 is the zero of the polynomial kx2 + 3x – 8 . Answer:

If p(x) = kx2 + 3x – 8 is exactly divisible by (x – 4)
⇒ p(4) = 0 ⇒ k(4)2 + 3(4) – 8 = 0 1
1
⇒ 16k = – 4 ⇒ k = – 4
1
14. 12. In a pack of 52 playing cards one card is lost .From the remaining cards , a
card is drawn at random . Find the probability that the drawn card is queen
of heart , if the lost card is a black card .
Answer:
1
Total no. of remaining cards = 51
1
P(getting queen of heart ) = 1
51

13. 13. Solve the following pair of linear equations algebraically : 1

2x +5 y = – 4 ; 4x – 3y = 5
Answer:
1 1
On solving we get x = 2 , y = – 1

12. 14. Find the condition that zeroes of polynomial p(x) = ax2 + bx + c are
reciprocal of each other.
Solution:
1
Let ∝ and ∝ be the zeroes of P(x).
P(a) = ax2 + b x + c …(given)
1
Product of zeroes = 𝑐𝑎

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 1 𝑐
⇒∝.∝ =𝑎
𝑐
⇒1=𝑎
⇒ a = c (Required condition) 1
Coefficient of x2 = Constant term
11. 15. If two different dice are rolled together, what is the probability of getting an
even number on both dice ?
Sol .When two dice are rolled together, 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)
1
(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)

∴ Total number of outcomes = 36

The favourable outcomes are (2, 2), (2, 4), (2, 6), (4, 2), (4, 4), (4, 6), (6, 2),
(6, 4) and (6, 6).

So, the number of favourable outcomes are 9.

∴ P(getting even number on both dice) = Favourable number of outcomes

9 1 1
Total number of outcomes=36 = 4

SECTION C
Section C consists of 4 questions of 3 marks each.
S.NO. S.NO. MARK
S
19. 16. In a teachers workshop , the number of teachers teaching French ,Hindi and
English are 48, 80 and 144 respectively. Find the minimum numbers of
rooms required if in each room the same number of teachers are seated and
all of them are of the same subject .
Answer: 48 = 24 × 3 1
80 = 24 × 5
144 = 24 × 32 1
HCF = 16
Total no. of rooms = 17
1

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18. 17. Compute the zeroes of the polynomial 4x2 – 4x – 8. Also, establish a
relationship for the zeroes and coefficients.

Answer

Assume the given polynomial be p(x) = 4x2 – 4x – 8

To get the zeroes, take p(x) = 0 1

Then, factorise the equation 4 x2 – 4x – 8 = 0

4x2 – 4x – 8= 0

4(x2 – x – 2) = 0

x2 – x – 2 = 0
1
x2– 2x + x – 2 = 0

x(x – 2) + 1(x – 2) = 0

(x – 2)(x + 1) = 0

x = 2, x = -1

Therefore, the roots of 4 x2 – 4x – 8 are -1 and 2.

Relation for the sum of zeroes and coefficients: 1

-1 + 2 = 1 = -(-4)/4 i.e. (- coefficient of x/ coefficient of x2)

Relation for the product of zeroes and coefficients:

(-1) × 2 = -2 = -8/4 i.e (constant/coefficient of x2)

17. 18. Sides AB and BC and median AD of a triangle ABC are respectively
proportional to sides PQ and QR and median PM of ∆PQR (see in given
figure). Show that ∆ABC ~ ∆PQR.

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Solution:
1

OR
CD and GH are respectively the bisectors of ∠ACB and ∠EGF such that D
and H lie on sides AB and FE of ∆ABC and ∆EFG respectively.
If ∆ABC ~ ∆FEG, show that
𝐶𝐷 𝐴𝐶
i)𝐺𝐻 = 𝐹𝐺

ii)∆DCB ~ ∆HGE

Solution:

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1
16. 19. The sum of the digits of a 2-digit number is 14. The number obtained by
interchanging its digits exceeds the given number by 18. Find the number.
Solution
Let the required number be 10x + y 1
x + y = 14
and 10 y + x = 18 + 10x + y 1
y–x=2
On solving ,we get , x = 6 ,y = 8
Required number = 68 1
SECTION D
Section D consists of 2 questions of 5 marks each.
S.NO MARK
S
20 20. If a line is drawn parallel to one side of a triangle to intersect the other two 𝟏
×
𝟐
sides in distinct points , then prove that the other two sides are divided in 𝟒=𝟐
the same ratio.
Solution
Correct figure , given ,to prove and construction
Correct proof 3
21 21. The coach of a cricket team buys 7 bats and 6 balls for Rs.3800. Later,
she buys 3 bats and 5 balls for Rs.1750. Find the cost of each bat and
each ball.
Solution:
Let the cost of a bat be x and the cost of a ball be y.
1
According to the question,
7x + 6y = 3800 ………………. (i)
3x + 5y = 1750 ………………. (ii)
From (i), we get; 1
y = (3800 – 7x)/6 …………………… (iii)
Substituting (iii) in (ii). we get,
3x + 5[(3800 – 7x)/6] = 1750
⇒3x + (9500/3) – (35x/6) = 1750 1
3x – (35x/6) = 1750 – (9500/3)

(18x – 35x)/6 = (5250 – 9500)/3

1
⇒-17x/6 = -4250/3
⇒-17x = -8500

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x = 500
Putting the value of x in (iii), we get;

y = (3800 – 7 × 500)/6 = 300/6 = 50

Hence, the cost of a bat is Rs 500 and the cost of a ball is Rs 50.

OR
Draw the, graphs of the equations x – y + 1 = 0 and 3x + 2y – 12 = 0.
Determine the coordinates of the vertices of the triangle formed by these 1
lines and the x-axis, and shade the triangular region.

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 OR

A2 . Sita Devi wants to make a rectangular pond on the road side for the
purpose of providing drinking water for street animals. The area of the pond
will be decreased by 3 square feet if its length is decreased by 2 ft. and
breadth is increased by 1 ft. Its area will be increased by 4 square feet if the
length is increased by 1 ft. and breadth remains same. Find the
dimensionsofthepond.
Solution:
Let length of rectangular pond = x
and breadth of rectangular pond = y
Area of rectangular pond = xy 1
According

∴Length of rectangular pond = 7 ft.

Breadth of rectangular pond = 4 ft. 1

OR
Draw the graphs of the equations 2x – y – 4 = 0 and x + y + 1 = 0. 1
Determine the points where the lines meet y- axis .
1
Draw the graph taking suitable scale ,

The graph meets y- axis at A (0,-4 ) and C ( 0,-1 )

SECTION E
Case study based questions are compulsory.
22. 22. A Mathematics Exhibition is being conducted in your School and one of your
friends is making a model of a factor tree. He has some difficulty and asks
for your help in completing a quiz for the audience. Observe the following
factor tree and answer the following:

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1. What will be the value of x?

2. What will be the value of y?
3. What will be the value of z?
OR
The prime factorisation of 13915 is
Answers
1. 13915 2. 11 3. 23 4. 23 OR 5 × 112 × 132
23. 23. Meenal is trying to find the height of tower near his house. He is using the
properties of similar triangles. The height of Meenal 's house is 20 m when
Meenal 's house casts a shadow of 10m long on the ground. At the same
time, the tower casts a shadow of 50 m long on the ground and Arun house
casts a shadow of 20 m long on the ground as shown below.

Based on the above information, answer the following questions.

(i) What is the height of tower? 1
(ii) What will be the length of shadow of tower when Meenal's house casts
a shadow of 12 m?
(iii) What is the height of Arun’s house?
OR
When the tower casts a shadow of 40 m, same time what will be the length 1
of shadow of Arun's house?

Ans. (i) 100m

(ii) 60m
(iii) 40m OR 16 m 2

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 Class- X
Periodic Test - 2 2024-25
Subject- Mathematics (041)
Set – B1
1
Time Allowed: 1 Hrs. Maximum Marks: 40
2
General Instructions:
1. This Question Paper has 5 Sections A-E.
2. Section A has 10 MCQs carrying 1 mark each
3. Section B has 3 questions carrying 02 marks each.
4. Section C has 2 questions carrying 03 marks each.
5. Section D has 2 questions carrying 05 marks each.
6. Section E has 2 case based integrated units of assessment (04 marks each) with subparts of
the values of 1, 1 and 2 marks each respectively.
SECTION A
Section A consists of 10 questions of 1 mark each.
Q’s
1 If the roots of the quadratic equation 𝑎𝑥 2 + 𝑏𝑥 + 𝑐 = 0 are real and equal, then which of
the following relation is true?
𝑏2 𝑏2 𝑏2
(a) 𝑎 = (b) 4𝑏 2 = 𝑎𝑐 (c) 𝑎𝑐 = (d) 𝑐 =
2𝑐 4 2𝑎
2 𝛼+𝛽
If cos(𝛼 + 𝛽) = 0, then the value of cos( ) is equal to
2
1 1
(a) (b) 0 (c) √2 (d) 2
√2

3 If two positive integers 𝑝 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑞 can be expressed as 𝑝 = 18𝑎2 𝑏 4 and 𝑞 = 20𝑎3 𝑏 2 , where a
and b are prime numbers, then LCM (𝑝, 𝑞) is
(a) 2𝑎2 𝑏 2 (b) 180 𝑎2 𝑏 2 (c) 2 𝑎3 𝑏 4 (d) 180 𝑎3 𝑏 4
4 If 𝜃 = 450 , then the value of 𝑠𝑒𝑐𝜃 𝑐𝑜𝑡𝜃 − 𝑐𝑜𝑠𝑒𝑐𝜃 𝑡𝑎𝑛𝜃 is
(a) 1 (b) 0 (c) 3 (d) 2
5 Which of the following equations has 2 as a root?
(a) 𝑥 2 – 4𝑥 + 5 = 0 (b) 𝑥 2 + 3𝑥 – 12 = 0
(c) 2𝑥 2 – 7𝑥 + 6 = 0 (d) 3𝑥 2 – 6𝑥 – 2 = 0
6 A pole 6m high casts a shadow 2√3 m long on the ground, then the Sun’s elevation is
(a) 600 (b) 450 (c) 300 (d) 900
7 The quadratic equation 2𝑥 2 − √5𝑥 + 1 = 0 has
(a) two distinct real roots (b) no real roots
(c) two equal real roots (d) more than 2 real roots
7
8 In ∆𝐴𝐵𝐶 right angled at B, sin A = 25, then value of cos C is:
24 24 7 7
(a) 25 (b) (c) 24 (d) 25
7
9
let 𝑝 be a prime number. The quadratic equation having its roots as factors of 𝑝 is

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 (a) 𝑥2 − 𝑝𝑥 + 𝑝 =0 (b) ) 𝑥2 − (𝑝 + 1)𝑥 + 𝑝 = 0

(c) ) 𝑥2 + (𝑝 + 1)𝑥 + 𝑝 = 0 (d) ) 𝑥2 − 𝑝𝑥 + (𝑝 + 1) = 0

10 DIRECTION: In the question number 10, a statement of assertion (A) is followed by a
statement of Reason (R). Choose the correct option
Statement A (Assertion): The equation 𝑥 2 + 3𝑥 + 1 = (𝑥 − 2)2 is a quadratic equation.
Statement R (Reason): Any equation of the form 𝑎𝑥 2 + 𝑏𝑥 + 𝑐 = 0, where 𝑎 ≠ 0 is
called a quadratic equation.
(a) Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true and reason (R) is the correct explanation of
assertion (A)
(b) Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true and reason (R) is not the correct explanation
of assertion (A)
(c) Assertion (A) is true but reason (R) is false.
(d) Assertion (A) is false but reason (R) is true.
SECTION B
Section B consists of 3 questions of 2 marks each.
11 If sin (A – B) = 1 , cos (A + B) = 1 0° < A + B  90°, A > B, find A and B.
2 2

12 Represent the following situation in the form of quadratic equation:

In a class test, the sum of Shefali’s marks in Mathematics and English is 30. Had she got 2
marks more in Mathematics and 3 marks less in English, the product of their marks would
have been 210.
13 If 𝑠𝑖𝑛 (𝐴−𝐵)=𝑠𝑖𝑛 𝐴 𝑐𝑜𝑠 𝐵− 𝑐𝑜𝑠𝐴 𝑠𝑖𝑛 𝐵 and
c𝑜𝑠 (𝐴−𝐵)=𝑐𝑜𝑠 𝐴 𝑐𝑜𝑠 𝐵 + 𝑠𝑖𝑛 𝐴 𝑠𝑖𝑛 𝐵 then find the values of sin 15° and cos15°.
OR
Evaluate the following:

SECTION C
Section C consists of 2 questions of 3 marks each.
14 For what value of 𝑘 the equation 𝑘𝑥 2 − 2 (𝑘 − 1)𝑥 + (𝑘 + 2) = 0 has real and equal roots.
Also find the roots?
OR

15 In  PQR, right-angled at Q, PR + QR = 25 cm and PQ = 5 cm. Determine the values of sin

P, cos P and tan P

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 SECTION D
Section D consists of 2 questions of 5 marks each.
16 Prove that √5 is an irrational number. Hence prove that 3 − 2√5 is also irrational.
17 A motor boat whose speed is 18 km/h in still water takes 1 hour more to go 24 km upstream
than to return downstream to the same spot. Find the speed of the stream.
OR
The product of the digits of a two digit positive number is 24. If 18 is added to the number
then the digits of the number are interchanged. Find the number.
SECTION E
Case study based questions are compulsory.
18 Raghav has a field ABCD with total area of 1260𝑐𝑚2 . He uses it to grow wheat and rice.
The land used to grow wheat that is wheatland is rectangular in shape while the Riceland is
in the shape of a square as shown below. The length of the wheatland is 3cm more than
twice the length of the riceland.

Based on the above information answer the following”

(i) Frame the quadratic equation in variable 𝑥 representing the total area of the field.
(ii) Find the breadth of the field.
(iii) Find the ratio of the areas of the wheatland to riceland.
OR
Find the number of seeds (approx.) sown on wheatland if each seed occupies an area of 16
𝑚𝑚2 .
19 The school principal wants to address the students of classes’ eighth to tenth on the
importance of personal hygiene. He asks the teacher in charge of the school to arrange all
the students in a single hall. There are 84 students from class VIII, 63 students from Class
IX and 42 students from class X.

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Based on the above answer the following questions:
(i) What is the maximum number of students that can be seated such that students
belonging to the same class are seated in the same row?
(ii) Find the total number of rows occupied by the students.
(iii) If 6 more students are seated in each row. Find the total numbers of rows occupied by
the students of classes VIII, IX and X
OR
Realising that the hall can accommodate more students, the Principal now wants to include
98 students of class VII. Find the maximum number of students and maximum number of
rows such that students belonging to the same class are seated in the same row.

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 Class- X
Periodic Test - 2 2024-25
Subject- Mathematics (041)
Marking key/Solution – B1/ B2
1
Time Allowed: 1 Hrs. Maximum Marks: 40
2
General Instructions:
1. This Question Paper has 5 Sections A-E.
2. Section A has 10 MCQs carrying 1 mark each
3. Section B has 3 questions carrying 02 marks each.
4. Section C has 2 questions carrying 03 marks each.
5. Section D has 2 questions carrying 05 marks each.
6. Section E has 2 case based integrated units of assessment (04 marks each) with subparts of
the values of 1, 1 and 2 marks each respectively.
SECTION A
Section A consists of 10 questions of 1 mark each.
B1 B2 MARKS
2
1 2 If the roots of the quadratic equation 𝑎𝑥 + 𝑏𝑥 + 𝑐 = 0 are real and 1
equal, then which of the following relation is true?
𝑏2 𝑏2 𝑏2
(a) 𝑎 = (b) 4𝑏 2 = 𝑎𝑐 (c) 𝑎𝑐 = (d) 𝑐 =
2𝑐 4 2𝑎
Option (c)
2 3 𝛼+𝛽 1
If cos(𝛼 + 𝛽) = 0, then the value of cos( ) is equal to
2
1 1
(a) (b) 0 (c) √2 (d) 2
√2

Option (a)
3 4 If two positive integers 𝑝 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑞 can be expressed as 𝑝 = 18𝑎2 𝑏 4 1
and 𝑞 = 20𝑎3 𝑏 2, where a and b are prime numbers, then LCM
(𝑝, 𝑞) is
(a) 2𝑎2 𝑏 2 (b) 180 𝑎2 𝑏 2 (c) 2 𝑎3 𝑏 4 (d) 180 𝑎3 𝑏 4
Option (d)
4 5 If 𝜃 = 450 , then the value of 𝑠𝑒𝑐𝜃 𝑐𝑜𝑡𝜃 − 𝑐𝑜𝑠𝑒𝑐𝜃 𝑡𝑎𝑛𝜃 is 1
(a) 1 (b) 0 (c) 3 (d) 2
Option (b)
5 6 Which of the following equations has 2 as a root? 1
(a) 𝑥 2 – 4𝑥 + 5 = 0 (b) 𝑥 2 + 3𝑥 – 12 =
0
(c) 2𝑥 2 – 7𝑥 + 6 = 0 (d) 3𝑥 2 – 6𝑥 – 2 =
0
Option (c)
6 7 A pole 6m high casts a shadow 2√3 m long on the ground, then the 1
Sun’s elevation is
(a) 600 (b) 450 (c) 300 (d) 900

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 Option (a)
7 8 The quadratic equation 2𝑥 2 − √5𝑥 + 1 = 0 has 1
(a) two distinct real roots (b) no real roots
(c) two equal real roots (d) more than 2 real
roots
Option (b)
7
8 9 In ∆𝐴𝐵𝐶 right angled at B, sin A = 25, then value of cos C is: 1
24 24 7 7
(a) 25 (b) (c) 24 (d) 25
7
Option (d)
9 1 1
let 𝑝 be a prime number. The quadratic equation having its roots as
factors of 𝑝 is

(a) 𝑥2 − 𝑝𝑥 + 𝑝 =0 (b) ) 𝑥2 − (𝑝 + 1)𝑥 + 𝑝 = 0

(c) ) 𝑥2 + (𝑝 + 1)𝑥 + 𝑝 = 0 (d) ) 𝑥2 − 𝑝𝑥 + (𝑝 + 1) = 0

Option (b)
10 10 DIRECTION: In the question number 10, a statement of assertion 1
(A) is followed by a statement of Reason (R). Choose the correct
option
Statement A (Assertion): The equation 𝑥 2 + 3𝑥 + 1 = (𝑥 − 2)2 is
a quadratic equation.
Statement R (Reason): Any equation of the form 𝑎𝑥 2 + 𝑏𝑥 +
𝑐 = 0, where 𝑎 ≠ 0 is called a quadratic equation.
(a) Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true and reason (R) is the
correct explanation of assertion (A)
(b) Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true and reason (R) is not
the correct explanation of assertion (A)
(c) Assertion (A) is true but reason (R) is false.
(d) Assertion (A) is false but reason (R) is true.
Option (d)
SECTION B
Section B consists of 3 questions of 2 marks each.
S.NO. MARKS
1 1
11 12 If sin (A – B) = 2 , cos (A + B) = 2 0° < A + B  90°, A > B, find A 1,1
and B.
Sol:
1
sin (A – B) = 2
 sin (A – B) = sin 300
 (A – B) = 300
Similarly, (A + B) = 600
 2A = 900
 A = 450 and B = 150

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12 13 SET A1 1,1
Represent the following situation in the form of quadratic equation:
In a class test, the sum of Shefali’s marks in Mathematics and
English is 30. Had she got 2 marks more in Mathematics and 3
marks less in English, the product of their marks would have been
210.
Sol:
Assume that, Shefali got 𝑥 marks in Mathematics.
Therefore, Shefali got (30-𝑥) marks in English.
So, according to the question.

SET A2
Represent the following situation in the form of quadratic equation:
Sum of the areas of two squares is 468 𝑚2 . If the difference of their
perimeters is 24 m, find the sides of the two squares.
Sol:
Let the sides of the two squares be 𝑥 𝑚 and 𝑦 𝑚. Therefore, their
perimeter will be 4𝑥 and 4𝑦 respectively and their areas will be 𝑥 2
and 𝑦 2 respectively. It is given that
4𝑥 − 4𝑦 = 24
𝑥 − 𝑦 = 6
𝑥 = 𝑦 + 6

13 11 If 𝑠𝑖𝑛 (𝐴−𝐵)=𝑠𝑖𝑛 𝐴 𝑐𝑜𝑠 𝐵− 𝑐𝑜𝑠𝐴 𝑠𝑖𝑛 𝐵 and

1,1
c𝑜𝑠 (𝐴−𝐵)=𝑐𝑜𝑠 𝐴 𝑐𝑜𝑠 𝐵 + 𝑠𝑖𝑛 𝐴 𝑠𝑖𝑛 𝐵 then find the values of sin
15° and cos15°.
Ans:

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 OR
Evaluate the following:

Ans:

SECTION C
Section C consists of 2 questions of 3 marks each.
MARKS
2
14 15 For what value of 𝑘 the equation 𝑘𝑥 − 2 (𝑘 − 1)𝑥 + (𝑘 + 2) = 0 1.5+1.5
has real and equal roots. Also find the roots?
Ans:
𝐷 =0
 𝑏 2 = 4𝑎𝑐
 4(𝑘 − 1)2 = 4 × 𝑘 × (𝑘 + 2)
 1 − 2𝑘 = 2𝑘
1
 𝑘= 4
Required quadratic equation:𝑥 2 + 6𝑥 + 9 = 0
 (𝑥 + 3)2 = 0
 𝑟𝑜𝑜𝑡𝑠 𝑎𝑟𝑒 − 3, −3

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 OR

Ans:

15 14 SET A1 1.5+1.5
In  PQR, right-angled at Q, PR + QR = 25 cm and PQ = 5 cm.
Determine the values of sin P, cos P and tan P
Ans:

SET A2
In  OPQ, right-angled at P, OP = 7 cm and OQ – PQ = 1 cm.
Determine the values of sin Q, cos Q and tan Q

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 => OQ = 25 cm
𝑂𝑃 7 𝑃𝑄 24 𝑂𝑃 7
sin Q = 𝑂𝑄 = , cos Q = 𝑂𝑄 = , tan Q = 𝑃𝑄 =
25 25 24
SECTION D
Section D consists of 2 questions of 5 marks each.
S.NO MARKS
16 17 Prove that √5 is an irrational number. Hence prove that 3 − 2√5 is 3,2
also irrational.
Ans:

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17 16 A motor boat whose speed is 18 km/h in still water takes 1 hour
more to go 24 km upstream than to return downstream to the same
spot. Find the speed of the stream.
Ans:

OR

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 The product of the digits of a two digit positive number is 24. If 18
is added to the number then the digits of the number are
interchanged. Find the number.
Ans:
Let 𝒙 be the 10's digit
Let 𝑦 be the units
then 10x + y = original number, reversed number = 10𝑦 + 𝑥
also, 𝑥 × y = 24 ……… (1)
10𝑥 + 𝑦 + 18 = 10𝑦 + 𝑥
10𝑥 − 𝑥 + 18 = 10𝑦 − 𝑦
9𝑥 + 18 = 9𝑦
𝑥 + 2 = 𝑦
Using the 1st equation, replace 𝑦 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ (𝑥 + 2)
𝑥(𝑥 + 2) = 24
𝑥 2 + 2𝑥 − 24 = 0;
 𝑥 = −6 𝑜𝑟 𝑥 = 4
 Required number = 46
SECTION E
Case study based questions are compulsory.
18 19 Raghav has a field ABCD with total area of 1260𝑐𝑚2 . He uses it to
grow wheat and rice. The land used to grow wheat that is wheatland
is rectangular in shape while the Riceland is in the shape of a square
as shown below. The length of the wheatland is 3cm more than
twice the length of the riceland.

Based on the above information answer the following”

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 (i) Frame the quadratic equation in variable 𝑥 representing the total
area of the field.
(ii) Find the breadth of the field.
(iii) Find the ratio of the areas of the wheatland to riceland.
OR
Find the number of seeds (approx.) sown on wheatland if each seed
occupies an area of 16 𝑚𝑚2 .
Ans:
(i) 𝑥 2 + 𝑥 − 420 = 0
(ii) 𝑥 = 20𝑐𝑚
(iii) Required ratio = 43:20
OR
Number of seeds = 5375 seeds.
19 18 The school principal wants to address the students of classes’ eighth
to tenth on the importance of personal hygiene. He asks the teacher
in charge of the school to arrange all the students in a single hall.
There are 84 students from class VIII, 63 students from Class IX
and 42 students from class X.

Based on the above answer the following questions:

(i) What is the maximum number of students that can be seated such
that students belonging to the same class are seated in the same
row?
(ii) Find the total number of rows occupied by the students.
(iii) If 6 more students are seated in each row. Find the total
numbers of rows occupied by the students of classes VIII, IX and X
OR
Realising that the hall can accommodate more students, the
Principal now wants to include 98 students of class VII. Find the
maximum number of students and maximum number of rows such
that students belonging to the same class are seated in the same row.
Ans:
(i) 21 students
(ii) 9 rows
(iii) 7 rows OR (7 students,41 rows)

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 Class- X
Mid-Term Examination (2024-25)
Subject- Mathematics
Set – C1
Time Allowed: 3 Hrs. Maximum Marks: 80
General Instructions:
1. This Question Paper has 5 Sections A-E.
2. Section A has 20 MCQs carrying 1 mark each
3. Section B has 5 questions carrying 02 marks each.
4. Section C has 6 questions carrying 03 marks each.
5. Section D has 4 questions carrying 05 marks each.
6. Section E has 3 case-based integrated units of assessment (04 marks each) with subparts
of 1, 1, and 2 marks each respectively.
7. All Questions are compulsory. However, an internal choice in 2 Qs of 5 marks, 2 Qs of 3
marks, and 2 Questions of 2 marks has been provided. An internal choice has been provided
in the 2-marks question of Section E.
SECTION A
Section A consists of 20 questions of 1 mark each. Marks
1. A card is drawn from a well-shuffled deck of 52 cards. The probability of 1
drawing a red queen is
1 12 49 1
a) b) c) d)
26 13 52 52

2. In the given figure, O is the point of intersection of two chords AB and CD 1

such that OB = OD and 𝐴𝐶 ∥ 𝐵𝐷, Then the triangles OAC and ODB are

a) equilateral but not similar b) isosceles but not similar

c) equilateral and similar d) isosceles and similar
3. Given the linear equation 2𝑥 + 3𝑦 – 8 = 0, identify the other linear 1
equation in two variables such that the geometrical representation of the pair
so formed is coincident lines.
a) 2𝑥 + 6𝑦 – 8 = 0 b) 6𝑥 + 9𝑦 – 16 = 0
c) 8𝑥 + 12𝑦 – 32 = 0 d) 2𝑥 + 3𝑦 = −8
The qThe quadratic equation 2𝑥 2 − √5𝑥 + 1 = 0 has
4. 1
a) two distinct real roots b) two equal real roots
c) no real roots d) more than 2 real roots
5. The 4th term from the end of the AP: –11, –8, –5, ..., 49 is 1

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 a) 37 b) 40 c) 43 d) 58

6. If 𝑐𝑜𝑠(𝐴 + 𝐵) =
√3 1
and 𝑠𝑖𝑛(𝐴 − 𝐵) = 2 , measure of ∠A equals 1
2

a) 45° b) 30° c) 60° d) 0°

7. It is given that in a group of 3 students, the probability of 2 students not having 1

the same birthday is 0.992. The probability that the 2 students have the same
birthday is

a) 0.992 b) 0.008 c) 0.092 d) 0.08

8. Which term of the A.P. : 45, 41, 37, 33,...... is the first negative term?
1
a) 17th b) 13th c) 14th d) 12th

9. For what value of k, the quadratic equation 9𝑥 2 + 3𝑘𝑥 + 4 = 0 has 1

equal roots
a) 𝑘 = ±4 b) 𝑘 = −4 c) 𝑘 = 4 d) 𝑘 = 16

10. The simplest form of √(1 − 𝑐𝑜𝑠 2 𝜃)(1 + 𝑡𝑎𝑛2 𝜃) is 1

a) 𝑐𝑜𝑠𝜃 b) 𝑠𝑖𝑛𝜃 c) 𝑐𝑜𝑡𝜃 d) 𝑡𝑎𝑛𝜃

11. If the numbers 𝑛 – 2, 4𝑛 – 1, and 5𝑛 + 2 are in AP, then the value of 𝑛 is 1

a) 2 b) 1 c) 0 d) −1

12. If one zero of the polynomial 𝑃(𝑥) = 6𝑥 2 + 37𝑥 + (𝑘 − 2) is reciprocal of 1

the other, then the value of k is
a) −4 b) 8 c) −8 d) 4
13. Which of the following is not a quadratic equation? 1
𝑎) [2(𝑥 − 1)]2 = 4𝑥 2 − 2𝑥 + 1 𝑏) 2𝑥 − 𝑥² = 𝑥² + 5
2
𝑐) (3𝑥 + √3) + 𝑥 2 = 3𝑥 2 – 5𝑥 𝑑) (𝑥² + 2𝑥)² = 𝑥 4 + 3 + 4𝑥 3
14. If two positive integers a and b are written as 𝑎 = 𝑥 3 𝑦 2 and 𝑏 = 𝑥𝑦 3 1
𝑥, 𝑦 are prime numbers, the HCF (a, b) is
a) 𝑥𝑦 𝑏) 𝑥𝑦² 𝑐)𝑥 3 𝑦 3 𝑑) 𝑥²𝑦²
15. The probability that a non-leap year selected at random has 53 Sundays is 1
1 2 4 1
a) b) c) d)
4 7 5 7

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16. A quadratic polynomial, whose zeroes are −3 and 4, is 1
𝑎) 𝑥 2 − 𝑥 + 12 𝑏) 𝑥² + 𝑥 + 12
𝑐) 𝑥 2 − 𝑥 − 12 𝑑) 2𝑥² + 2𝑥 − 24
17. If three coins are tossed simultaneously, the probability of getting at most 1
one tail is
3 1 1 5
a) b) c) d)
8 4 2 8

18. If sec A .sin A = √3 , then the value of cos A is 1

1 1 √3
a) b) c) d) 1
2 √2 2

19. Statement A (Assertion): The product of two numbers is 2560 and their 1
HCF is 16 then their LCM is 160.
Statement R (Reason): HCF is the factor of LCM.
(a) Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true and reason (R) is the correct
explanation of assertion (A)
(b) Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true and reason (R) is not the
correct explanation of assertion (A)
(c) Assertion (A) is true but reason (R) is false.
(d) Assertion (A) is false but reason (R) is true.
20. Statement A (Assertion) : The pair of linear equations 6𝑥 – 3𝑦 + 10 = 0 1
and 2𝑥 – 𝑦 + 9 = 0 are parallel to each other.
𝑎1 𝑏1
Statement R (Reason) : If ≠ ,the lines represented by the equation
𝑎2 𝑏2

are parallel to each other.

a) both Assertion and reason are correct and reason is correct explanation
for Assertion
b) both Assertion and reason are correct but reason is not correct
explanation for Assertion
c) Assertion is correct, but the reason is false
d) Reason is correct but assertion is false.
SECTION B
Section B consists of 5 questions of 2 marks each.
21. If 𝑠𝑖𝑛 𝜃 + 𝑐𝑜𝑠 𝜃 = √3 , then prove that 𝑡𝑎𝑛 𝜃 + 𝑐𝑜𝑡 𝜃 = 1 2

22. In a cricket match Harbhajan took three wickets less than twice the number 2
of wickets taken by Zaheer. The product of the number of wickets taken by

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 these two is 20. Represent the above situation in the form of a quadratic
equation.
OR

Find the roots of the equation 𝑥 2 − 7𝑥 − 18 = 0.

23. A bag contains 5 red balls and some blue balls. If the probability of drawing a 2
blue ball is double that of a red ball, determine the number of blue balls in the
bag.
24. Show that 3 + 2√5 is an irrational number given that √5 is an irrational 2
number.
OR
𝑛
Check whether 6 can end with the digit 0 for any natural number n.
25. In the figure, PQ is parallel to MN. If 2
𝐾𝑃 4
= 13 , KN = 20.4 cm then find KQ.
𝑃𝑀

SECTION C
Section C consists of 6 questions of 3 marks each.
26. There are 112 apples,144 oranges and 240 mangoes.These fruits are packed 3

in boxes in such a way that each box contains fruits of the same variety and

every box contains an equal number of fruits. Find the minimum number of

boxes in which all the fruits can be packed.

27. If 𝛼 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝛽 are the zeroes of quadratic polynomial 5𝑥 2 + 5𝑥 + 1 3
find the value of 𝛼 3 + 𝛽 3 .
OR
If the sum of squares of zeroes of the polynomial 𝑥 2 − 8𝑥 + 𝑘 is 40 ,
find the value of k.
28. Prove that √3 is an irrational number . 3
29. If 2𝑥 + 𝑦 = 23 and 4𝑥 – 𝑦 = 19, 3
𝑦
find the values of 5𝑦 − 2𝑥 and 𝑥 − 2 .

30. Find the sum of the given AP : 5, 8, 11, 14…… 50 . 3

OR
If the sum of the first 14 terms of an AP is 1050 and its first term is 10,
find the 20th term.

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31. Find the zeroes of the quadratic polynomial 4𝑥² − 5 and verify the 3
relationship between the zeroes and the coefficients of the polynomial .

SECTION D

Section D consists of 4 questions of 5 marks each.

32. In a flight of 600 km, an aircraft was slowed down due to bad weather. Its 5
average speed for the trip was reduced by 200 km/hr from its usual speed and
the time of the flight increased by 30 min. Find the scheduled duration of the
flight.
33. Prove that if a line is drawn parallel to one side of a triangle to intersect the
other two sides in distinct points, then the other two sides are divided in the 5
same ratio.

Using the above theorem,

find EC given that DE || BC.

34. A chemist has two solutions of hydrochloric acid in water. One solution 5
contains 20% acid and the other contains 60% acid. How many litres of each
should be mixed to obtain 10 litres of a 30% acid solution?

OR
Seven times a two-digit number is equal to four times the number obtained
by reversing the order of its digits. If the difference of the digits is 3, find the
number.
35. 5
𝑡𝑎𝑛 𝐴+𝑠𝑒𝑐 𝐴−1 1+𝑠𝑖𝑛𝐴
Prove that : =
𝑡𝑎𝑛 𝐴−𝑠𝑒𝑐 𝐴+1 𝑐𝑜𝑠𝐴

OR
𝑠𝑖𝑛 𝐴−2𝑠𝑖𝑛3 𝐴
Prove that : = 𝑡𝑎𝑛𝐴
2𝑐𝑜𝑠3 𝐴−𝑐𝑜𝑠𝐴

SECTION E
Case study based questions are compulsory.
36. CASE STUDY 1
Raima appiled for a job and got selected. She has been offered a job with a
starting monthly salary of 65000 with an annual increment of 5000 in her
salary. Her salary (in Rs) for the 1st, 2nd, 3rd,... years will be, respectively
65000, 70000, 75000,....
(i) What will be her salary in 10th year?
1

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 (ii) If she works in the same office for 10 years, find the total sum of money 1
paid by the company to her in these 10 years.
2
(iii) After how many years her salary will be 90000 ?
OR
If sum of n terms of an A.P. is 2𝑛² + 5𝑛 then find their 𝑛th term.
37. CASE STUDY 2
Sara and Asha planned to play Business ( board game) in which they were
supposed to use two fair dice. Asha got first chance to roll the dice.

i) Asha got first chance to roll the dice,what is the probability that
she got the sum of the two numbers appearing on the top face of
1
the dice less than or equal to 12 ?
ii) Sara got the next chance ,what is the probability that the two
1
numbers appearing on the top face of the dice are different?
iii) Now its Asha's chance, what is the probability that she got the
sum of the two numbers appearing on the top face of the dice is
2
8?
OR
Sara got the next chance ,what is the probability that she got the
product of the two numbers appearing on the top face of the dice
as 12?

38. CASE STUDY 3

Two observation towers 𝐴1 𝐵1and 𝐴2 𝐵2 , 8 m and 10 m tall respectively are

on either side of the 50 m high observation tower PQ. Points C and D are

chosen on the same level of ground for the base tents such that they are 15 m

and 24 m away from the towers 𝐴1 𝐵1 and 𝐴2 𝐵2 respectively in opposite

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directions as shown in the figure.

(i) Check whether ∆𝐶𝐴1 𝐵1 is similar to ∆𝐶𝑄𝑃 .

1
(ii)Find the length of 𝐵1 𝑃 in meters.

(iii) If 𝐴1 𝐶 = 17𝑚 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝐴1 𝐵1 ∥ 𝑄𝑃 then find 𝐴1 𝑄. 2

OR
If ∆𝑃𝑄𝐷~∆𝐴2 𝐵2 𝐷 ,find the measure of QD.

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 Class- X
Mid-Term Examination (2024-25)
Subject- Mathematics
Set – C1/C2
Marking key with solutions
Time Allowed: 3 Hrs. Maximum Marks: 80
General Instructions:
1. This Question Paper has 5 Sections A-E.
2. Section A has 20 MCQs carrying 1 mark each
3. Section B has 5 questions carrying 02 marks each.
4. Section C has 6 questions carrying 03 marks each.
5. Section D has 4 questions carrying 05 marks each.
6. Section E has 3 case-based integrated units of assessment (04 marks each) with subparts
of 1, 1, and 2 marks each respectively.
7. All Questions are compulsory. However, an internal choice in 2 Qs of 5 marks, 2 Qs of 3
marks, and 2 Questions of 2 marks has been provided. An internal choice has been provided
in the 2-marks question of Section E.
SECTION A
C1 C2 Section A consists of 20 questions of 1 mark each. Marks
1. 2 A card is drawn from a well-shuffled deck of 52 cards. The probability of 1
drawing a red queen is
1 12 49 1
b) b) c) d)
26 13 52 52
1
Ans : a) 26

2. 3. If in the given figure, O is the point of intersection of two chords AB and CD 1

such that OB = OD and 𝐴𝐶 ∥ 𝐵𝐷, Then the triangles OAC and ODB are

a) equilateral but not similar b) isosceles but not similar

c) equilateral and similar d) isosceles and similar
Ans: d) isosceles and similar
3. 4. Given the linear equation 2𝑥 + 3𝑦 – 8 = 0, identify the other linear 1
equation in two variables such that the geometrical representation of the pair
so formed is coincident lines.
b) 2𝑥 + 6𝑦 – 8 = 0 b) 6𝑥 + 9𝑦 – 16 = 0
c) 8𝑥 + 12𝑦 – 32 = 0 d) 2𝑥 + 3𝑦 = −8

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 Ans : c) 8𝑥 + 12𝑦 – 32 = 0
4. 5. qThe quadratic equation 2𝑥 2 − √5𝑥 + 1 = 0 has
The 1
a) two distinct real roots b) two equal real roots
c) no real roots d) more than 2 real roots
Ans: c) no real roots
5. 6. The 4th term from the end of the AP: –11, –8, –5, ..., 49 is 1

a) 37 b) 40 c) 43 d) 58
Ans: b) 40
6. 7. If 𝑐𝑜𝑠(𝐴 + 𝐵) =
√3 1
and 𝑠𝑖𝑛(𝐴 − 𝐵) = 2 , measure of ∠A equals 1
2

b) 45° b) 30° c) 60° d) 0°

Ans : b) 30°
7. 8. It is given that in a group of 3 students, the probability of 2 students not having 1
the same birthday is 0.992. The probability that the 2 students have the same
birthday is
a) 0.992 b) 0.008 c) 0.092 d) 0.08
Ans : b) 0.008
8. 9. Which term of the A.P.: 45, 41, 37, 33,...... is the first negative term? 1

a) 17th b) 13th c) 14th d) 12th

th
Ans: b) 13
9. 10. For what value of k, the quadratic equation 9𝑥 2 + 3𝑘𝑥 + 4 = 0 has 1
equal roots
b) 𝑘 = ±4 b) 𝑘 = −4 c) 𝑘 = 4 d) 𝑘 = 16

Ans: a) 𝑘 = ±4
10. 11. The simplest form of √(1 − 𝑐𝑜𝑠 2 𝜃)(1 + 𝑡𝑎𝑛2 𝜃) is 1

b) 𝑐𝑜𝑠𝜃 b) 𝑠𝑖𝑛𝜃 c) 𝑐𝑜𝑡𝜃 d) 𝑡𝑎𝑛𝜃

Ans : d) 𝑡𝑎𝑛𝜃
11. 12. If the numbers 𝑛 – 2, 4𝑛 – 1, and 5𝑛 + 2 are in AP, then the value of 𝑛 is 1
b) 2 b) 1 c) 0 d) −1
Ans : b) 1
12. 13. If one zero of the polynomial 𝑃(𝑥) = 6𝑥 2 + 37𝑥 + (𝑘 − 2) is reciprocal of 1
the other, then the value of k is
b) −4 b) 8 c) −8 d) 4
Ans: b) 8
13. 14. Which of the following is not a quadratic equation? 1

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 𝑎) [2(𝑥 − 1)]2 = 4𝑥 2 − 2𝑥 + 1 𝑏) 2𝑥 − 𝑥² = 𝑥² + 5
2
𝑐) (3𝑥 + √3) + 𝑥 2 = 3𝑥 2 – 5𝑥 𝑑) (𝑥² + 2𝑥)² = 𝑥 4 + 3 + 4𝑥 3
Ans : 𝑎) [2(𝑥 − 1)]2 = 4𝑥 2 − 2𝑥 + 1
14. 15. If two positive integers a and b are written as 𝑎 = 𝑥 3 𝑦 2 and 𝑏 = 𝑥𝑦 3 ; 𝑥, 𝑦 1
are prime numbers, the HCF (a, b) is
b) 𝑥𝑦 𝑏) 𝑥𝑦² 𝑐)𝑥 3 𝑦 3 𝑑) 𝑥²𝑦²
Ans: 𝑏) 𝑥𝑦²
15. 16. The probability that a non-leap year selected at random has 53 Sundays is 1
1 2 4 1
a) b) c) d)
4 7 5 7
1
Ans : d) 7

16. 17. A quadratic polynomial, whose zeroes are −3 and 4, is 1

𝑎) 𝑥 2 − 𝑥 + 12 𝑏) 𝑥² + 𝑥 + 12
𝑐) 𝑥 2 − 𝑥 − 12 𝑑) 2𝑥² + 2𝑥 − 24
Ans : 𝑐) 𝑥 2 − 𝑥 − 12
17. 18. If three coins are tossed simultaneously, the probability of getting atmost 1 1
tail is
3 1 1 5
b) b) c) d)
8 4 2 8
1
Ans: c) 2

18. 1. If sec A .sin A = √3 , then the value of cos A is 1

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

19. 20. Statement A (Assertion): The product of two numbers is 2560 and their 1
HCF is 16 then their LCM is 160
Statement R (Reason): HCF is the factor of LCM.
(a) Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true and reason (R) is the correct
explanation of assertion (A)
(b) Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true and reason (R) is not the
correct explanation of assertion (A)
(c) Assertion (A) is true but reason (R) is false.
(d) Assertion (A) is false but reason (R) is true.

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 Ans : (b) Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true and reason (R) is
not the correct explanation of assertion (A)
20. 19. Statement A (Assertion) : The pair of linear equations 6𝑥 – 3𝑦 + 10 = 0 1
and 2𝑥 – 𝑦 + 9 = 0 are parallel to each other.
𝑎1 𝑏1
Statement R (Reason) : If ≠ ,the lines represented by the equation
𝑎2 𝑏2

are parallel to each other.

a) both Assertion and reason are correct and reason is correct explanation
for Assertion
b) both Assertion and reason are correct but reason is not correct
explanation for Assertion
c) Assertion is correct, but the reason is false
d) Reason is correct but assertion is false.
Ans: c) Assertion is correct, but reason is false
SECTION B
Section B consists of 5 questions of 2 marks each.
21. 25. If 𝑠𝑖𝑛 𝜃 + 𝑐𝑜𝑠 𝜃 = √3 , then prove that 𝑡𝑎𝑛 𝜃 + 𝑐𝑜𝑡 𝜃 = 1

Ans :

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22. 21. In a cricket match Harbhajan took three wickets less than twice the number
of wickets taken by Zaheer. The product of the number of wickets taken by
these two is 20. Represent the above situation in the form of a quadratic
equation.
½
Ans: Let the number of wickets taken by Zaheer in a cricket match are 𝑥, ½
then number of wickets taken by Harbhajan is 2𝑥 − 3 1
ATQ, (2𝑥 − 3) × 𝑥 = 20 ⇒ 2𝑥 2 − 3𝑥 − 20 = 0
OR

Find the roots of the equation 𝑥 2 − 7𝑥 − 18 = 0.

½
2 ½
Ans: 𝑥 − 7𝑥 − 18
⇒ 𝑥 2 − 9𝑥 + 2𝑥 − 18 1
⇒ 𝑥(𝑥 − 9) + 2(𝑥 − 9)
⇒ (𝑥 + 2)(𝑥 − 9) , zeroes are = −2 𝑎𝑛𝑑 9 .
23. 22. A bag contains 5 red balls and some blue balls. If the probability of drawing a
blue ball is double that of a red ball, determine the number of blue balls in the
bag.
Ans: Let the number of blue balls be 𝑥. Number of red balls = 5 ,
Total number of balls = 𝑥 + 5
5 𝑥 ½,½
P (getting a red ball) = 𝑥+5 , P (getting a blue ball) = 𝑥+5
5 𝑥 1
Given that , 2 × 𝑥+5 = 𝑥+5 ⇒ 𝑥 = 10.
24. 23. Show that 3 + 2√5 is an irrational number given that √5 is an irrational
number.
Ans : Let's assume that 3 + 2√5 is rational. If 3 + 2√5 is rational that means it
can be written in the form of a/b where a and b are integers that have no
common factor other than 1 and b ≠ 0. ½
3 + 2√5 = 𝑎/𝑏 ⇒ 𝑏(3 + 2√5) = 𝑎
⇒3𝑏 + 2√5𝑏 = 𝑎 ⇒ 2√5𝑏 = 𝑎 − 3𝑏 ⇒ √5 = (𝑎 − 3𝑏)/2𝑏 ½
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 𝑎 − 3𝑏 ½
Since is a rational number, then √5 is also a rational number.
2𝑏
But, we know that √5 is irrational.
Therefore, our assumption was wrong that 3 + 2√5 is rational.
Hence, 3 + 2√5 is irrational.
OR
𝑛
Check whether 6 can end with the digit 0 for any natural number n.
Ans: If any number ends with the digit 0 it means it should be divisible by 5. ½
𝑛 𝑛
If 6 ends with the digit 0, then the prime factorization of 6 would contain ½
½
the prime number 5. ½
Prime factors of 6𝑛 = (2 × 3)𝑛 = 2𝑛 × 3𝑛
The fundamental theorem of Arithmetic guarantees
We can observe, 5 is not present in the prime factors of 6𝑛 .
That means 6𝑛 will not be divisible by 5.
Therefore, 6𝑛 cannot end with the digit 0 for any natural number n.
25. 24. In the figure, PQ is parallel to MN. If
𝐾𝑃 4
= 13 , KN = 20.4 cm then find KQ.
𝑃𝑀

Ans :

SECTION C
Section C consists of 6 questions of 3 marks each.
26. 31. There are 112 apples,144 oranges and 240 mangoes.These fruits are packed
in boxes in such a way that each box contains fruits of the same variety and
every box contains an equal number of fruits.Find the minimum number of
boxes in which all the fruits can be packed .

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 Ans:
1½

½ ,1/2

H.C.F = 16
112 144 240
Minimum number of boxes = + + = 7 + 9 + 15 = 31 𝑏𝑜𝑥𝑒𝑠.
16 16 16

27. 26. If 𝛼 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝛽 are the zeroes of quadratic polynomial 5𝑥 2 + 5𝑥 + 1

find the value of 𝛼 3 + 𝛽 3 .
Ans : Quadratic polynomial 5𝑥 2 + 5𝑥 + 1
5 1
𝛼 + 𝛽 = − 5 = −1 , 𝛼𝛽 = 5 1
(𝛼 + 𝛽)3 = 𝛼 3 + 𝛽 3 + 3𝛼𝛽(𝛼 + 𝛽)
⇒ 𝛼 3 + 𝛽 3 = (𝛼 + 𝛽)3 − 3𝛼𝛽(𝛼 + 𝛽) 1
1 3 2
⇒ (−1)3 − 3 × 5 (−1) = −1 + 5 = − 5 . 1
OR
If the sum of squares of zeroes of the polynomial 𝑥 2 − 8𝑥 + 𝑘 is 40 ,find the
value of k.

28. 27. Prove that √3 is an irrational number . Set 1

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Ans :

Prove that √5 is an irrational number . Set 2

Ans : ½

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29. 28. If 2𝑥 + 𝑦 = 23 and 4𝑥 – 𝑦 = 19,
𝑦
find the values of 5𝑦 − 2𝑥 and 𝑥 − 2 .

Ans :
Given System of Equations are:
2𝑥 + 𝑦 = 23 . . . (1)
4𝑥 − 𝑦 = 19 . . . (2) 1

Now adding both the equation will have:

6𝑥 = 42
𝑥=7
Now substituting x=7 in in equation (1)
1
⇒ 2(7) + 𝑦 = 23 ⇒ 14 + 𝑦 = 23 ⇒ 𝑦 = 9
Now substituting 𝑥 = 7 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑦 = 9 𝑖𝑛 5𝑦 − 2𝑥
= 5(9) − 2(7) = 45 − 14 = 31
1
Now Substituting Now substituting x=7 and y=9 in yx−2
9 9 14 5
⇒7−2 = − = −7
7 7

30. 29. Find the sum of the given AP : 5, 8, 11, 14…… 50 .

Ans : In an AP:
Given 𝑎 = 5, 𝑑 = 3, 𝑎𝑛 = 50, find 𝑛 and 𝑆𝑛 . ½
Number of terms can be calculated as follows:
𝑎𝑛 = 𝑎 + (𝑛 – 1)𝑑
⇒ 50 = 5 + (𝑛 – 1)3
⇒ (𝑛 – 1)3 = 50 – 5 = 45
⇒ 𝑛 – 1 = 15 ⇒ 𝑛 = 16 1
sum of 𝑛 terms can be given as follows:
𝑛
𝑆 = 2 [2𝑎 + (𝑛 − 1)𝑑]

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 16 1½
= 2 [2 × 5 + 15 × 3]
= 8(10 + 45)
= 8 × 55 = 440
Thus 𝑛 = 16 and sum = 440

OR
If the sum of the first 14 terms of an AP is 1050 and its first term is 10,
find the 20th term.
Ans :
½

31. 30. Find the zeroes of the quadratic polynomial 4𝑥² − 5 and verify the
relationship between the zeroes and the coefficients of the polynomial .
Ans :Since , 𝑝(𝑥) = 4𝑥² − 5
5
1
√5
For zeroes , 𝑝(𝑥) = 4𝑥 2 − 5 = 0 ⇒ 𝑥 2 = 4 ⇒ 𝑥 = ± 2
√5 √5
𝛼= ,𝛽 = −
2 2

Here , 4𝑥² − 5 ; 𝑎 = 4 , 𝑏 = 0 , 𝑐 = −5
1
𝑏 0
√5 √5 −𝑎 = 4 = 0 1
𝛼+𝛽 = +− =0
2 2

√5 √5 5 𝑐 5
𝛼𝛽 = ( 2 ) (− ) = −4 = −4
2 𝑎

𝑏 𝑐
Sum of the roots = − 𝑎 , product of roots = 𝑎
SECTION D
Section D consists of 4 questions of 5 marks each.
32. 35. In a flight of 600 km, an aircraft was slowed down due to bad weather. Its
average speed for the trip was reduced by 200 km/hr from its usual speed and
the time of the flight increased by 30 min. Find the scheduled duration of the
flight.

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Ans :

⇒ (𝑥 + 400)(𝑥 − 600) = 0 ⇒ 𝑥 = −400 𝑎𝑛𝑑 600

So, the original speed of the aircraft was 600𝑘𝑚/ℎ𝑟, duration of flight = 1
hr.
(SET 2) ½
A train travels at a certain average speed for a distance of 63 km and then
travels a distance of 72 km at an average speed of 6 km/h more than its
original speed. If it takes 3 hours to complete the total journey, what is its
original average speed? ½
Ans:

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1½

33. 32. Prove that if a line is drawn parallel to one side of a triangle to intersect the
other two sides in distinct points, then the other two sides are divided in the
same ratio.

1½

1½

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1
Using the above theorem,
find EC given that DE || BC.

Solution:
𝐴𝐷 𝐴𝐸 1.5 1
= ⇒ = ⇒ 𝑥 = 2𝑐𝑚
𝐷𝐵 𝐸𝐶 3 𝑥

34. 33. A chemist has two solutions of hydrochloric acid in water. One solution
contains 20% acid and the other contains 60% acid. How many litres of each
should be mixed to obtain 10 litres of a 30% acid solution?

Ans:
Let litres of Solution A = x and let litres of Solution B = y
As the total volume of the mixture is 10 liters, so: 1
Equation 1: 𝒙 + 𝒚 = 𝟏𝟎
We also know that the total amount of acid in the final mixture is 30% of 10
liters, which is 3 liters. So: Equation 2: 𝟎. 𝟐𝟎𝒙 + 𝟎. 𝟔𝟎𝒚 = 𝟑 1
Solving the Equations
From Equation 1, we can express x as:
𝑥 = 10 − 𝑦 2
Substitute this into Equation 2:
0.20(10 – 𝑦) + 0.60𝑦 = 3 ⇒ 2 – 0.20𝑦 + 0.60𝑦 = 3
⇒ 0.40𝑦 = 1 ⇒ 𝑦 = 2.5
Now, substitute y back into Equation 1 to find x: 1
𝑥 + 2.5 = 10 ⇒ 𝑥 = 7.5
Ans : Therefore, the chemist needs 7.5 liters of the 20% acid solution and 2.5
liters of the 60% acid solution to obtain 10 liters of a 30% acid solution.
OR
Seven times a two-digit number is equal to four times the number obtained
by reversing the order of its digits. If the difference of the digits is 3, find the
number.
Ans :

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35. 34.
𝑡𝑎𝑛 𝐴+𝑠𝑒𝑐 𝐴−1 1+𝑠𝑖𝑛𝐴
Prove that : =
𝑡𝑎𝑛 𝐴−𝑠𝑒𝑐 𝐴+1 𝑐𝑜𝑠𝐴

Ans :

OR
𝑠𝑖𝑛 𝐴−2𝑠𝑖𝑛3 𝐴
Prove that : = 𝑡𝑎𝑛𝐴
2𝑐𝑜𝑠3 𝐴−𝑐𝑜𝑠𝐴
Ans :

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SECTION E
Case study based questions are compulsory.
36. 36. CASE STUDY 1
Raima appiled for a job and got selected. She has been offered a job with a
1+1+2
starting monthly salary of 65000 with an annual increment of 5000 in her
salary. Her salary (in Rs) for the 1st, 2nd, 3rd,... years will be, respectively
65000, 70000, 75000,....
(i) What will be her salary in 10th year?
(ii) If she works in the same office for 10 years, find the total sum of money
paid by the company to her in these 10 years.
(iii) After how many years her salary will be 90000 ?
OR
If sum of n terms of an A.P. is 2𝑛² + 5𝑛 then find their 𝑛th term.
Sol. (i) AP is 65000, 70000, 75000…….
where 𝑎1 = 65000 and 𝑑 = 5000
𝑎𝑛 = 𝑎 + (𝑛 − 1)𝑑
𝑎10 = 65000 + (10 − 1)5000 = 65000 + 45000 = 110000
Hence, her salary after 10 years will be₹ 110000.
(ii) 𝑎10 = 110000 , 𝑛 = 10
𝑛 10
𝑠𝑛 = 2 (𝑎 + 𝑎𝑙 ) = (65000 + 110000) = 5 × 175000 = 875000
2

For 10 years 875000 × 12 = 𝑅𝑠 1,05,00,000

(iii) 𝑎1 = 65000 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑑 = 5000 and 𝑎𝑛 = 90000
𝑎𝑛 = 𝑎 + (𝑛 − 1)𝑑
⇒ 90000 = 65000 + (𝑛 − 1)5000
⇒ 90000 = 65000 + 5000𝑛 − 5000
⇒ 90000 − 60000 = 5000𝑛 ⇒ 6 = 𝑛
𝐻𝑒𝑛𝑐𝑒, 𝑎𝑓𝑡𝑒𝑟 6 𝑦𝑒𝑎𝑟𝑠, ℎ𝑒𝑟 𝑠𝑎𝑙𝑎𝑟𝑦 𝑤𝑖𝑙𝑙 𝑏𝑒 90000.
OR

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 (iii) 𝑎𝑛 = 𝑆𝑛 − 𝑆𝑛−1 = 2𝑛2 + 5𝑛 − [2(𝑛 − 1)2 + 5(𝑛 − 1)]
2𝑛2 + 5𝑛 − [2(𝑛 − 1)2 + 5(𝑛 − 1)]
= 2𝑛2 + 5𝑛 − 2𝑛2 − 2 + 4𝑛 − 5𝑛 + 5 = 4𝑛 + 3
37. 37. CASE STUDY 2
1+1+2
Sara and Asha planned to play Business ( board game) in which they were
supposed to use two fair dice. Asha got first chance to roll the dice.

iv) Asha got first chance to roll the dice,what is the probability that
she got the sum of the two numbers appearing on the top face of
the dice less than or equal to 12 ?
v) Sara got the next chance ,what is the probability that the two
numbers appearing on the top face of the dice are different?
vi) Now its Asha's chance, what is the probability that she got the
sum of the two numbers appearing on the top face of the dice is
8?
OR

Sara got the next chance ,what is the probability that she got the
product of the two numbers appearing on the top face of the dice as 12?
Ans i) Let E= sum of the two numbers is less than or equal to 12
Since all the outcomes are favourable , P (E) = 1
ii) Let 𝐸 = two numbers appearing on the top face of the dice is not same
6 30 5
Prob of (not E) = 1 − 36 = 36 = 6.

iii) Let E = the sum of the two numbers appearing on the dice is 8
Sample space of fav = (2,6) ; (6,2) ; (3,5) ; (5,3) ; (4,4) .
5
Prob of E = 36

OR
Let E = the product of the two numbers appearing on the top the dice is 12
Sample space of fav.outcome = (2,6) ; (6,2) ; (3,4) ; (4,3)

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Prob of E = 36 = 9

38. 38. CASE STUDY 3

Two observation towers 𝐴1 𝐵1and 𝐴2 𝐵2 , 8 m and 10 m tall respectively are
on either side of the 50 m high observation tower PQ. Points C and D are
chosen on the same level of ground for the base tents such that they are 15 m
1+1+2
and 24 m away from the towers 𝐴1 𝐵1 and 𝐴2 𝐵2 respectively in opposite
directions as shown in the figure.

i) Check whether ∆𝐶𝐴1 𝐵1 is similar to ∆𝐶𝑄𝑃 .

ii) Find the length of 𝐵1 𝑃 in meters.
iii) If 𝐴1 𝐶 = 17𝑚 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝐴1 𝐵1 ∥ 𝑄𝑃 then find 𝐴1 𝑄.
OR
If ∆𝑃𝑄𝐷~∆𝐴2 𝐵2 𝐷 ,find the measure of QD.

Ans i) Since ∠𝐶 = ∠𝐶 , ∠𝐴1 𝐵1 𝐶 = ∠𝑄𝑃𝐶 = 90°

∆𝐶𝐴1 𝐵1 ~∆𝐶𝑄𝑃 By AA similarity.
ii) As ∆𝐶𝐴1 𝐵1 ~∆𝐶𝑄𝑃
15 8
= 50 ⇒ 𝑥 = 78.75𝑚
15+𝑥
iii) As 𝐴1 𝐵1 ∥ 𝑄𝑃 by BPT
17 15
= 78.75 ⇒ 𝑦 = 89.25
𝑦
OR
Using Pythagoras thm , 𝐴2 𝐷 = 26𝑚
50 𝑄𝐷
As ∆𝑃𝑄𝐷~∆𝐴2 𝐵2 𝐷 , = ⇒ 𝑄𝐷 = 130 𝑚
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 CLASS: X
PERIODIC ASSESSMENT 3 (SESSION: 2024– 25)
SUBJECT: MATHEMATICS
SET A1
Time Allowed: 1.5 Hrs. Max. Marks: 40
General Instructions:
1. This question paper contains 19 questions. All questions are compulsory.
2. Question Paper is divided into Five sections – Section A, B, C, D, E
3. In section A, 9 questions are MCQs and 1 question is assertion – reason-based question
of 1 mark each.
4. In section B, question number 11 to 13 are very short answer type questions carrying 2
marks each.
5. In section C, question number 14 to 15 are short answer type questions carrying 3 marks
each.
6. In section D, question number 16 to 17 are long answer type questions carrying 5 marks
each.
7. In section E, question number 18 to 19 are case based integrated units of assessment
questions carrying 4 marks each. Internal choice is provided in 2 marks question in each case
8. Internal choice is provided in 1 question of 2 marks, 1 question of 3 marks and 1 question
of 5 marks.

Q. No. Marks
SECTION A
(Each question carries 1-mark)
1. The angle of elevation of the top of a 15 m high tower at a point 15√3 𝑚 away from the
base of the tower is 1
(a) 30° (b) 45° (c) 60° (d) 90°

2. The area of the square that can be inscribed in a circle of radius 8 cm is

(a) 64 𝑐𝑚2 (b) 64√2 𝑐𝑚2 (c) 128 𝑐𝑚2 (d) 256 𝑐𝑚2 1

3. If PA and PB are tangents to the circle with centre O such that 1

∠𝐴𝑃𝐵 = 40°, then ∠𝑂𝐴𝐵 is equal to
(a) 50° (b) 40°
(c) 30° (d) 20°

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4. In the given figure, if ∠𝐴𝑂𝐵 = 125°, then ∠𝐶𝑂𝐷 is equal to 1
(a) 90° (b) 62.5°
(c) 55° (d) 65°

5. In figure, AT is a tangent to the circle with centre O such that 1

OT = 4 cm and ∠𝑂𝑇𝐴 = 30°. Then AT is equal to
(a) 2 cm (b) 2 √3 𝑐𝑚
(c) 3 cm (d) 4 √3 𝑐𝑚

6. 5 1
If the area of a sector of a circle is of the area of the circle, then the sector angle is equal
18
to
(a) 60° (b) 90° (c) 100° (d) 120°
7. If the radius of a semi-circular protractor is 7 cm, then its perimeter is 1
(a) 11 cm (b) 14 cm (c) 22 cm (d) 36 cm

8. It is proposed to build a new circular park equal in area to the sum of areas of two circular 1
parks of diameters 16 m and 12 m in a locality. The radius of the new park is
(a) 10m (b) 15m (c) 20m (d) 24m

9. The length of the string of a kite flying at 90 m above the ground with the elevation of 60˚ 1
is
(a) 90 m (b) 180 m (c) 180√3 m (d) 60√3 m

Direction for question 10. In question number 10, a statement of Assertion (A) is
followed by a statement of Reason (R). Choose the correct option.

10. Assertion (A): If PA and PB are tangents drawn to a circle with centre O from an external 1
point P, then the quadrilateral OAPB is a cyclic quadrilateral.
Reason (R): In a cyclic quadrilateral, opposite angles are equal.
(a) Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true and reason (R) is the correct explanation of
assertion (A)
(b) Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true and reason (R) is not the correct explanation
of assertion (A)
(c) Assertion (A) is true but reason (R) is false.
(d) Assertion (A) is false but reason (R) is true.

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 SECTION B
(Each question carries 2-marks)

11. In a circle of radius 21 cm, an arc subtends an angle of 120˚ at the centre. Find the length of 2
the arc.

12. If the height of a tree is 6 m, which is broken by 2

the wind in such a way that its top touches the
ground and makes an angle of 30˚ with the ground.
Find the length of the broken part of the tree.

13. The length of the minute hand of a clock is 6 cm. Find the area swept by it when it moves 2
from 7:05 p.m. to 7:40 p.m.

OR

A cow is tied with a rope of length 14 m at the corner of a rectangular field of dimensions
20 m × 16 m. Find the area of that part of the field in which the cow cannot graze.

SECTION C
(Each question carries 3-marks)

14. AB is a chord of a circle centred at O such that ∠AOB=60˚. If OA = 14 cm then find the 3
area of the minor segment. (use √3 = 1.73)

15. In two concentric circles, the radii are OA = 𝑟 cm and 3

OQ = 6 cm, as shown in the figure. Chord CD of
larger 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.

OR

Prove that a parallelogram circumscribing a circle is a rhombus.

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 SECTION D
(Each question carries 5-marks)

16. From a point P on the ground the angle of elevation of the top of a 10 m tall building is 30°. 5
A flag is hoisted at the top of the building and the angle of elevation of the top of the flagstaff
from P is 45°. Find the length of the flagstaff and the distance of the building from the
point P. (use √3 = 1.732)

OR

The angle of elevation of a cloud from a point 60 m above a lake is 30° and the angle of
depression of the reflection of cloud in the lake is 60°. Find the height of the cloud from the
surface of the lake.

17. Prove that the lengths of tangents drawn from an external point to a circle are equal. 5
Using above result, find the length 𝐵𝐶 of △ 𝐴𝐵𝐶. Given that a circle is inscribed in △
𝐴𝐵𝐶 touching the sides AB, BC and CA at P, Q and R respectively and 𝐴𝑃 = 4 𝑐𝑚,
𝐵𝑃 = 3 𝑐𝑚, 𝐴𝐶 = 11 𝑐𝑚.

SECTION – E
(Each case study carries 4-marks)

18. One evening, Ajay was in a park. Children were playing cricket. Birds were singing on a
nearby tree of height 60 m. He observed a bird on the tree at an angle of elevation of 45°.
When a sixer was hit, the ball flew through the tree frightening the bird to fly away.
2 minutes later, he observed the bird flying at the same height at an angle of elevation of
30°.

Based on this information, answer the following questions. 1

(i) Draw a neat labelled figure to show the above situation diagrammatically. 1
(ii) At what distance from the foot of the tree was Ajay observing the bird sitting on
the tree? 2
(iii) Find the distance covered by the bird in 2 minutes.
OR
At the same time, Ajay observed another bird sitting on the same tree. Few
minutes later, he observed that the bird flying towards him at the same height.
If the distance covered by the bird during this interval is 20(3 − √3) 𝑚, find
the angle of elevation of the bird from Ajay.

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19. The picture given below shows a circular mirror hanging on the wall with a cord. The
diagram represents the mirror as a circle with centre O. AP and AQ are tangents to the circle
at P and Q respectively such that 𝐴𝑃 = 30 𝑐𝑚 and ∠𝑃𝐴𝑄 = 60°.

Based on the above information, answer the following questions.

(i) Find 𝑚 ∠𝑃𝑂𝑄. 1
(ii) Find the length PQ. 1
(iii) Find the radius of the mirror. 2
OR
Find the length OA.

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 CLASS: X
PERIODIC ASSESSMENT 3 (SESSION: 2024– 25)
SUBJECT: MATHEMATICS
SOLUTION SET/ MARKING SCHEME – SET A1/A2
Time Allowed: 1.5 Hrs. Max. Marks: 40
Set A1 Set A2 Expected Answers/ Value Points Marks
SECTION A
(Each question carries 1-mark)
1. 9. The angle of elevation of the top of a 15 m high tower at a point 15√3 𝑚 away from 1
the base of the tower is
(a) 30° (b) 45° (c) 60° (d) 90°

Sol. (a) 30°

2. 5. The area of the square that can be inscribed in a circle of radius 8 cm is 1
(a) 64 𝑐𝑚2 (b) 64√2 𝑐𝑚2 (c) 128 𝑐𝑚2 (d) 256 𝑐𝑚2

Sol. (c) 128 𝑐𝑚2

3. 6. If PA and PB are tangents to the circle with centre O 1
such that ∠𝐴𝑃𝐵 = 40°, then ∠𝑂𝐴𝐵 is equal to
(b) 50° (b) 40°
(c) 30° (d) 20°

Sol. (d) 20°

4. 8. In the given figure, if ∠𝐴𝑂𝐵 = 125°, then ∠𝐶𝑂𝐷 is 1
equal to
(b) 90° (b) 62.5°
(c) 55° (d) 65°

Sol. (c) 55°

5. 7. In figure, AT is a tangent to the circle with centre O 1

such that OT = 4 cm and ∠𝑂𝑇𝐴 = 30°. Then AT is
equal to
(b) 2 cm (b) 2 √3 𝑐𝑚
(c) 3 cm (d) 4 √3 𝑐𝑚

Sol. (b) 2 √3 𝑐𝑚
6. 4. 5 1
If the area of a sector of a circle is 18 of the area of the circle, then the sector angle
is equal to

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 (a) 60° (b) 90° (c) 100° (d) 120°

Sol. (c) 100°

7. 3. If the radius of a semi-circular protractor is 7 cm, then its perimeter is 1
(b) 11 cm (b) 14 cm (c) 22 cm (d) 36 cm

Sol. (d) 36 cm
8. 2. It is proposed to build a new circular park equal in area to the sum of areas of two 1
circular parks of diameters 16 m and 12 m in a locality. The radius of the new park
is
(a) 10m (b) 15m (c) 20m (d) 24m

Sol. (a) 10m

9. 1. The length of the string of a kite flying at 90 m above the ground with the elevation 1
of 60˚ is
(b) 90 m (b) 180 m (c) 180√3 m (d) 60√3 m

Sol. (d) 60√3 m

Direction for question 10. In question number 10, a statement of Assertion (A) is followed by a
statement of Reason (R). Choose the correct option.
10. 10. Assertion (A): If PA and PB are tangents drawn to a circle with centre O from an 1
external point P, then the quadrilateral OAPB is a cyclic quadrilateral.
Reason (R): In a cyclic quadrilateral, opposite angles are equal.
(a) Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true and reason (R) is the correct
explanation of assertion (A)
(b) Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true and reason (R) is not the correct
explanation of assertion (A)
(c) Assertion (A) is true but reason (R) is false.
(d) Assertion (A) is false but reason (R) is true.

Sol. (c)
SECTION B
(Each question carries 2-marks)
11. 13. In a circle of radius 21 cm, an arc subtends an angle of 120˚ at the centre. Find the
length of the arc.

120 22 1+1
Sol. Length of arc = 360 × 2 × × 21 = 44 𝑐𝑚
7

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12. 11. If the height of a tree is 6 m, which is broken by
the wind in such a way that its top touches the
ground and makes an angle of 30˚ with the ground.
Find the length of the broken part of the tree.

Sol. Height of tree = BC + BD = 6 m

Let BD = 𝑥 m
BC = (6 − 𝑥)𝑚
𝐵𝐶 ½
sin 30 =
𝐵𝐷
1 6−𝑥
=
2 𝑥 1
𝑥 = 4𝑚
Length of the broken part of the tree = 4 m ½

13. 12. The length of the minute hand of a clock is 6 cm. Find the area swept by it when it
moves from 7:05 p.m. to 7:40 p.m.

OR

A cow is tied with a rope of length 14 m at the corner of a rectangular field of

dimensions 20 m × 16 m. Find the area of that part of the field in which the cow
cannot graze.

Sol. Angle made by minute hand in 35 mins = 35 × 6 = 210° ½

210 22 1½
Required area = 360 × × 6 × 6 = 66 𝑠𝑞 𝑐𝑚
7

OR

90 22
Area of part of field where cow cannot graze = 20 × 16 − 360 × × 14 × 14
7 1½
= 320 − 154 = 166 𝑠𝑞 𝑚 ½
SECTION C
(Each question carries 3-marks)
14. 15. AB is a chord of a circle centred at O such that ∠AOB=60˚. If OA = 14 cm then find
the area of the minor segment. (use √3 = 1.73)

60 22 308 1
Sol. Area of sector = 360 × × 14 × 14 = = 102.67
7 3
√3
Area of equilateral triangle = × 14 × 14 = 49√3 = 49 × 1.73 = 84.77 1
4
Area of minor segment = 102.67 − 84.77 = 17.9 𝑠𝑞 𝑐𝑚 1

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15. 14. In two concentric circles, the radii are OA = 𝑟 cm
and OQ = 6 cm, as shown in the figure. Chord CD of
larger 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.

OR

Prove that a parallelogram circumscribing a circle is a rhombus.

Sol. Since radius is ⊥ to the tangent at point of contact

𝑂𝐴 ⊥ 𝐴𝑃 and 𝑂𝑄 ⊥ 𝑄𝐷 ½
In rt △OAP
𝑂𝐴2 + 𝐴𝑃2 = 𝑂𝑃2 ⟹ 𝑟 2 + 256 = 400
𝑟 = 12 𝑐𝑚 1
OD = 12 cm
In rt △OQD, 𝑂𝑄 2 + 𝑄𝐷2 = 𝑂𝐷2
36 + 𝑄𝐷2 = 144 ⟹ 𝑄𝐷 = √108 = 6√3 𝑐𝑚 1
Since ⊥ from the centre to the chord bisects the chord
½
𝐶𝐷 = 2 𝑄𝐷 = 12√3 𝑐𝑚

OR

Since tangents from ext pt to circle are equal

So, AP = AS
1
BP = BQ
DR = DS
CR = CQ
Adding,
𝐴𝑃 + 𝐵𝑃 + 𝐷𝑅 + 𝐶𝑅 = 𝐴𝑆 + 𝐷𝑆 + 𝐵𝑄 + 𝐶𝑄
1
So, 𝐴𝐵 + 𝐷𝐶 = 𝐴𝐷 + 𝐵𝐶
But AB = DC and AD = BC (opp sides of ∥gm)
So, 2AB = 2AD or AB = AD
1
So, ∥gm ABCD is a rhombus
SECTION D
(Each question carries 5-marks)
16. 17. A1: From a point P on the ground the angle of elevation of the top of a 10 m tall
building is 30°. A flag is hoisted at the top of the building and the angle of elevation
of the top of the flagstaff from P is 45°. Find the length of the flagstaff and the
distance of the building from the point P. (use √3 = 1.732)

OR

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The angle of elevation of a cloud from a point 60 m above a lake is 30° and the angle
of depression of the reflection of cloud in the lake is 60°. Find the height of the cloud
from the surface of the lake.

Sol. In figure, BQ denotes the height of the building, AB the flagstaff and P the
given point. We are required to find the length of 1
the flagstaff, i.e., AB and the distance of the
building from the point P, i.e., PQ.
In right ∆ PQB,
1
𝐵𝑄 1 10
tan 30 = ⇒ = ⇒ 𝑥 = 10√3
𝑃𝑄 √3 𝑥
= 17.32 𝑚 1
Distance of the building from point P = 17.32 m.
Next, let us suppose AB = h m. Then AQ = (10 + h) m.
Now, in right ∆ PQA,
𝐴𝑄 10 + ℎ 1
tan 45 = ⇒1= ⇒ 10 + ℎ = 10√3
𝑃𝑄 10√3
ℎ = 10(√3 − 1) = 10 × 0.732 = 7.32 𝑚
So, the length of the flagstaff is 7.32 m. 1

OR

Let AB be the surface of the lake and let P be a point

vertically above A such that AP = 60 m
Let C be the position of the cloud and let D be its
reflection in the lake.

Draw PQ⊥CD, Then, 1

∠QPC=30˚, ∠QPD=60˚,
BQ = AP = 60 m
Let CQ = 𝑥 m. Then,
BD=BC=(x+60) m 1
From right ΔPQC, we have
𝑥 1 𝑥
tan 30 = ⇒ = ⟹ 𝑃𝑄 = 𝑥√3 1
𝑃𝑄 √3 𝑃𝑄
From right ΔPQD, we have
𝑥 + 60 + 60 𝑥 + 120 𝑥 + 120
tan 60 = ⇒ √3 = ⟹ 𝑃𝑄 = 1
𝑃𝑄 𝑃𝑄 √3
𝑥 + 120
𝑥√3 = ⟹ 3𝑥 = 𝑥 + 120 ⟹ 𝑥 = 60
√3
height of the cloud = BC = (60+x) = (60+60) m = 120 m 1

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A2: A statue, 2.4 m tall, stands on the top of a pedestal. From a point on the ground,
the angle of elevation of the top of the statue is 60° and from the same point the
angle of elevation of the top of the pedestal is 45°. Find the height of the pedestal.
(use √3 = 1.732)

OR

The angle of elevation of a cloud from a point 20 m above a lake is 30° and the angle
of depression of the reflection of cloud in the lake is 60°. Find the height of the cloud
from the surface of the lake.

Sol. Let AB be the height of the statue.

To find: height of pedestal
Let BC = h m
In right ΔBCD, we have 1
ℎ
tan 45 = ⇒ CD = h 1
𝐶𝐷
In right ΔACD, we have
ℎ + 2.4 ℎ + 2.4 ℎ + 2.4
tan 60 = ⇒ √3 = ⟹ 𝐶𝐷 =
𝐶𝐷 𝐶𝐷 √3
ℎ + 2.4
= ℎ ⟹ √3ℎ = ℎ + 2.4
√3 1
2.4 2.4(√3 + 1)
ℎ= = = 1.2(√3 + 1)𝑚 1
√3 − 1 2
height of pedestal = 1.2 (√3 + 1)𝑚 = 3.28 𝑚
1
OR

Let C be the position of the cloud and let R be its

reflection in the lake.
Then, ∠DAC=30˚, ∠DAR=60˚,
1
AB = DE = 20 m
Let CD = 𝑥 m. Then,
CE=RE=(x+20) m
From right ΔDAC, we have
1
𝑥 1 𝑥
tan 30 = ⇒ = ⟹ 𝐴𝐷 = 𝑥√3
𝐴𝐷 √3 𝐴𝐷
1
From right ΔDAR, we have
𝑥 + 20 + 20 𝑥 + 40
tan 60 = ⇒ √3 = ⟹ AD
𝐴𝐷 𝐴𝐷
𝑥 + 40 1
=
√3

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 𝑥 + 40 1
𝑥√3 = ⟹ 3𝑥 = 𝑥 + 40 ⟹ 𝑥 = 20
√3
height of the cloud = (20+x) = (20+20) m = 40 m
17. 16. Prove that the lengths of tangents drawn from an external point to a circle are
equal. Using above result, find the length 𝐵𝐶 of △ 𝐴𝐵𝐶. Given that a circle is
inscribed in △ 𝐴𝐵𝐶 touching the sides AB, BC and CA at P, Q and R respectively
and 𝐴𝑃 = 4 𝑐𝑚, 𝐵𝑃 = 3 𝑐𝑚, 𝐴𝐶 = 11 𝑐𝑚.

Sol. Given, to prove, construction, figure 1

Proof 2
AP = AR = 4 cm ½
BP = BQ = 3 cm ½
CQ = CR = AC – AR = 11 – 4 = 7 cm ½
BC = 7 + 3 = 10 cm ½
SECTION – E
(Each case study carries 4-marks)
18. 18. One evening, Ajay was in a park. Children were playing cricket. Birds were singing
on a nearby tree of height 60 m. He observed a bird on the tree at an angle of
elevation of 45°. When a sixer was hit, the ball flew through the tree frightening the
bird to fly away. 2 minutes later, he observed the bird flying at the same height at an
angle of elevation of 30°.

Based on this information, answer the following questions.

(iv) Draw a neat labelled figure to show the above situation
diagrammatically.
(v) At what distance from the foot of the tree was Ajay observing the bird
sitting on the tree?
(vi) Find the distance covered by the bird in 2 minutes.
OR
At the same time, Ajay observed another bird sitting on the same tree.
Few minutes later, he observed that the bird flying towards him at the
same height. If the distance covered by the bird during this interval is
20(3 − √3) 𝑚, find the angle of elevation of the bird from Ajay.

Sol. (i)

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 (ii) BC = 60 m
𝐷𝐸 1
(iii) 𝐶𝐸 = tan 30 ⟹ 𝐶𝐸 = 60√3
𝐴𝐷 = 60(√3 − 1)𝑚
2
OR

𝐶𝐺 = 𝐵𝐶 − 𝐵𝐺 = 60 − 60 + 20√3 = 20√3
60 2
tan 𝜃 = = √3 ⟹ 𝜃 = 60°
20√3

19. 19. The picture given below shows a circular mirror hanging on the wall with a cord.
The diagram represents the mirror as a circle with centre O. AP and AQ are tangents
to the circle at P and Q respectively such that 𝐴𝑃 = 30 𝑐𝑚 and ∠𝑃𝐴𝑄 = 60°.

Based on the above information, answer the following questions.

(iv) Find 𝑚 ∠𝑃𝑂𝑄.
(v) Find the length PQ.
(vi) Find the radius of the mirror.
OR
Find the length OA.

Sol. (i) ∠𝑃𝑂𝑄 = 120° 1

(ii) PQ = 30 cm 1
(iii) Radius of mirror = OP
𝑂𝑃 1 𝑂𝑃 2
tan 30 = ⟹ = ⟹ 𝑂𝑃 = 10√3 𝑐𝑚
𝐴𝑃 √3 30
OR
𝐴𝑃 √3 30 2
cos 30 = ⟹ = ⟹ 𝑂𝐴 = 20√3 𝑐𝑚
𝑂𝐴 2 𝑂𝐴

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 Class- X
Post Mid Term Examination, 2024-25
Subject- Mathematics
Set : B1

Time Allowed: 3 Hours Maximum Marks: 80

General Instructions:
1. This question paper contains 38 questions.
2. This Question Paper is divided into 5 Sections A, B, C, D and E.
3. In Section A, Questions no. 1-18 are multiple choice questions (MCQs) and questions
no. 19 and 20 are Assertion- Reason based questions of 1 mark each.
4. In Section B, Questions no. 21-25 are very short answer (VSA) type questions, carrying
02 marks each.
5. In Section C, Questions no. 26-31 are short answer (SA) type questions, carrying 03
marks each.
6. In Section D, Questions no. 32-35 are long answer (LA) type questions, carrying 05
marks each.
7. In Section E, Questions no. 36-38 are case study based questions carrying 4 marks each
with sub parts of the values of 1, 1 and 2 marks each respectively.
8. All Questions are compulsory. However, an internal choice in 2 Question of Section B, 2
Questions of Section C and 2 Questions of Section D has been provided. An internal
choice has been provided in all the 2 marks questions of Section E.
9. Draw neat and clean figures wherever required.
10. Take π =22/7 wherever required if not stated.
11. Use of calculators is not allowed.

SECTION A
Section A consists of 20 questions of 1 mark each.
1 The centre of a circle is at (2, 0). If one end of a diameter is at (6, 0), then the 1
other end is at:
(A) (0,0) (B) (4,0) (C) (−2,0) (D) (−6,0)

2 The number of zeroes of a polynomial whose graph is either touching or 1

intersecting the axes only at the points (–3, 0), (0, 2) & (3, 0) are
(A) 1 (B) 2 (C) 3 (D) 0

3 If the zeroes of the polynomial 𝑝(𝑥) = 2𝑥 2 + 13𝑥 + 𝑘 are reciprocal of each 1

other, then the value of 𝑘 is :

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 13 2
(A) – 2 (B) 2 (C) (D) 13
2

4 The value of ′𝑝′ for which the pair of linear equations (3𝑝 + 5)𝑥 + 2𝑦 − 7 = 0 1
and 10𝑥 − 2𝑦 + 7 = 0 has infinitely many solutions is:
5 3
(A) −5 (B) 5 (C) 3 (D) 5

5 The quadratic equation 2𝑥 2 – √5𝑥 − 1 = 0 has 1

(A) two distinct real roots (B) two equal real roots
(C) no real roots (D) more than 2 real roots

6 Cards with numbers 2 to 101 are placed in a box. A card is selected at random. 1
The probability that the card has an odd number is
1 49 49 50
(A) 2 (B) 99 (C) 100 (D) 99

7 If 4 𝑠𝑒𝑐 𝜃 – 5 = 0, then the value of 𝑐𝑜𝑡 𝜃 is : 1

3 4 5 4
(A) (B) (C) (D)
4 5 3 3

8 A hollow vessel is in the shape of a cylinder standing on a hemisphere with both 1

their radii being equal to 1 cm and the height of the cylinder is equal to its radius.
The inner surface area of the vessel ( in sq cm) is
(A) 2𝜋 (B) π (C) 4π (D) 3π

9 In the figure, X and Y are two points on the sides AB and AC respectively in 1
∆ABC, such that AX = 3.4 cm, AB = 8.5 cm, AY = 2.6 cm and YC = 3.9 cm.
Which of the following relations is correct ?

(A) BC = 2XY (B) 3BC = 2XY

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 (C) 2BC = 5XY (D) BC =3 XY

10 In the given figure, RJ and RL are two tangents to the circle. If ∠𝑅𝐽𝐿 = 42°, 1
then the measure of ∠𝐽𝑂𝐿 is :

(A) 42° (B) 84° (C) 96° (D) 138°

11 In the given figure, AT is a tangent to the circle with centre O such that OT = 4 1
cm
and ∠OTA = 30°. Then AT is equal to

(A) 4 cm (B) 2 cm (C) 2√3 cm (D) 4√3 cm

12 For the following distribution, 1

Class 0-5 5-10 10-15 15-20 20-25
Frequency 10 15 12 20 9
the sum of the lower limits of the median and modal class is
(A) 15 (B) 25 (C) 30 (D) 35

13 Two coins are tossed together. The probability of getting at least one head is : 1
1 1 3
(A) 4 (B) 2 (C) 4 (D) 1

14 If the distance between the points (4, 𝑝) and (1, 0) is 5, then the value of 𝑝 is 1
(A) 4 only (B) ± 4 (C) – 4 only (D) 0

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15 The volume of the largest right circular cone that can be carved out from a solid 1
cube of edge 2 cm is:
4𝜋 5𝜋 8𝜋 2𝜋
(A) cu cm (B) cu cm (C) cu cm (D) cu cm
3 3 3 3

16 Using the empirical relationship between measures of central tendency, the mode 1
is equal to
(A) 2 Median − 3 Mean (B) 3 Median − 2 Mean
(C) 3 Median + 2 Mean (D) 2 Median + 3 Mean

17 Which term of the AP: −29, −26, −23, . . . . . , 61 is the first positive term? 1
(A) 11th (B) 10th (C) 16th (D) 31st

18 (1−tan2 300 ) 1
is equal to :
(1+tan2 300 )

(A) sin 60° (B) cos 60° (C) tan 60° (D) cot 30°

Direction for questions 19 & 20: In question numbers 19 and 20, a statement of
Assertion (A) is followed by a statement of Reason (R). Choose the correct
option.
(A) Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true and reason (R) is the correct
explanation of assertion (A)
(B) Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true and reason (R) is not the correct
explanation of assertion (A)
(C) Assertion (A) is true but reason (R) is false.
(D) Assertion (A) is false but reason (R) is true.
19 Statement A (Assertion): HCF and LCM of two natural numbers are 25 and 815 1
respectively.
Statement R( Reason) : LCM of two natural numbers is always divisible by
their HCF.

20 Statement A (Assertion): If three sectors whose sector angles are 35°, 65° and 1
80° are cut from a circle, then the sum of their sector areas is half of the area of
the circle.

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 Statement R (Reason): If θ is the angle (in degrees) of a sector of a circle of
𝜃
radius r, then area of the sector is 360° 𝜋𝑟 2.

SECTION B
Section B consists of 5 questions of 2 marks each.
21 (a) Prove that 3 + 2√5 is irrational, given that √5 is irrational. 2
OR
(b) The traffic lights at three different road crossings change after every 48
seconds, 60 seconds and 72 seconds respectively. If they change simultaneously
at 7 A.M., at what time will they change simultaneously again?

22 (a) Two dice are thrown at the same time and the product of the numbers 2
appearing on top is noted. Find the probability that
(i) the product of the numbers lies between 8 and 13
(ii) the product of the numbers is 6
OR
(b) Find the probability that a leap year chosen at random has
(i) 53 Sundays
(ii) 52 Sundays

23 Find the ratio in which the point (−1, 𝑘) divides the line segment joining the 2
points
( −3, 10) and (6, −8). Hence, find the value of 𝑘.

24 Find a relation between 𝑥 and 𝑦 such that the point (𝑥 , 𝑦) is equidistant from the 2
points (7, 1) and (−3, 5).

25 Find the value of 𝑥 if 2

3
3 𝑡𝑎𝑛2 60° − 𝑥 𝑠𝑖𝑛2 45° + 𝑠𝑒𝑐 2 30° = 2
4

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

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26 (a) In the given figure, two triangles ABC and DBC lie on same side of BC such 3
that PQ | | BA and PR| |BD. Prove that QR| |AD.

OR
(b) If AD and PM are medians of triangles ABC and PQR, respectively where
𝐴𝐵 𝐴𝐷
Δ ABC ~ Δ PQR, prove that 𝑃𝑄 = 𝑃𝑀.

27 (a) In the given figure, diameters AC and BD of 3

the circle intersect at O. If ∠AOB = 60° and
OA = 10 cm, then :
(i) find the length of the chord AB.
(ii) find the area of shaded region.
(Take 𝜋 = 3.14 and √3 = 1.73)
OR
(b) A chord of a circle of radius 20 cm subtends an angle of 90° at the centre.
Find the area of the corresponding major segment of the circle. (Use π = 3.14).

28 Prove that 3
cos 𝜃−sin 𝜃+1
= 𝑠𝑒𝑐 𝜃 − tan 𝜃
cos 𝜃+sin 𝜃+1

29 National Art convention got registrations from students from all parts of the 3
country, of which 60 are interested in music, 84 are interested in dance and 108
students are interested in handicrafts. The organisers wish to keep them in
minimum number of groups such that each group consists of students interested
in the same artform and the number of students in each group is the same. Find
the number of students in each group. Find the number of groups in each art
form.
30 If 𝛼 and 𝛽 are zeroes of the polynomial 3𝑥 2 − 4𝑥 − 4 then form a quadratic 3
polynomial whose zeroes are 𝛼 2 and 𝛽 2 .

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31 In a class test, the sum of Arun’s marks in Mathematics and English is 30. Had he 3
got 3 marks more in Mathematics and 2 marks less in English, the product of their
marks would have been 240. Find his marks in the two subjects.

SECTION D
Section D consists of 4 questions of 5 marks each.
32 (a) Solve graphically the pair of linear equations: 5
2𝑥 + 𝑦 = 8 ; 𝑥 + 1 = 2𝑦.
Also, determine the coordinates of the vertices of the triangle formed by these
lines and the x-axis.
OR
(b) The area of a rectangle gets reduced by 9 square units, if its length is reduced
by 5 units and breadth is increased by 3 units. If we increase the length by 3 units
and the breadth by 2 units, the area increases by 67 square units. Find the
dimensions of the rectangle.

33 (a) The median of the distribution given below is 35. Find the values of 𝑥 and 𝑦, 5
if sum of all frequencies is 170.

Class Interval Frequency

0 – 10 10
10 – 20 20
20 – 30 𝑥
30 – 40 40
40 – 50 𝑦
50 – 60 25
60 - 70 15

OR
(b) Calculate the mean and mode of the following frequency distribution :
Class : Below Below Below Below Below Below
30 50 70 90 110 130
Frequency : 5 13 25 45 48 50

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34 Prove that the lengths of tangents drawn from an external point to a circle are 5
equal.

From an external point P, two tangents, PA and PB are drawn to a circle. At a

point E on the circle, a tangent is drawn to intersect PA and PB at C and D,
1
respectively. Prove that PA = 2 Perimeter of ∆PCD.

35 At a given instance, the angle of elevation of a jet plane from a point on the 5
ground is 60°. After a flight of 15 seconds, it is observed that the angle of
elevation changes to 30°. The height of the plane remains constantly as 1500√3
m. What is the speed of the plane in km/hr?
SECTION E
Case study based questions are compulsory.
36 Case Study 1
India has a rich legacy in toy-making. Historically Indian
toys date back to 5000 years.
The Thanjavur doll is a type of traditional
Indian bobblehead toy made of terracotta material. These
toys are traditionally handmade, finished with detailed,
painted exteriors.

A solid toy, made of wood, is in the form of a cone of radius 3.5 cm mounted on
a hemisphere of same radius. The total height of the toy is 15.5 cm. Rahul wants
to pack the toy in a cylindrical box, which circumscribes the toy.
Use the above information to answer the questions that follow-
(i) Determine the slant height of the conical part of the toy. 1
(ii) Find the total surface area of the toy. 2

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 OR
Find the volume of wood in the toy.
(iii) Find the area of the cardboard required for packing. 1

37 Case Study 2
A school auditorium has to be constructed. The chairs in the auditorium are
arranged in a concave shape facing towards the stage in such a way that each
succeeding row has 5 seats more than the previous one. Due to shortage of funds,
only 25 rows were constructed in the beginning.

(i) If the first row has 15 seats, then how many seats will be there in 12th row?
(ii) What is the total number of seats in the auditorium?
1
(iii) If total 1250 guests were there in the auditorium for a particular event, then
1
how many rows were occupied?
OR
Suppose 5 more rows of seats are built later, how many additional seats 2
will the auditorium have?

38 Case Study 3
A girl observes three poles AB, PQ and CD at an instant as shown in figure. It is
being given that AB = 𝑥 m, PQ = 3.6 m, CD = 5.4 m and BD = 24 m.

Based on the above information, solve the following questions:

(i) Prove that ∆𝐵𝑃𝑄 ~ ∆𝐵𝐶𝐷.
(ii) Find the distance BQ. 1
(iii) Find the height of the pole AB.
OR 1
1 1 1 2
Prove that 𝐴𝐵 + 𝐶𝐷 = 𝑃𝑄.

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 Class- X
Post Mid Term Examination, 2024-25
Subject- Mathematics
Set : B1/ B2 Solutions

Time Allowed: 3 Hours Maximum Marks: 80

General Instructions:
12. This question paper contains 38 questions.
13. This Question Paper is divided into 5 Sections A, B, C, D and E.
14. In Section A, Questions no. 1-18 are multiple choice questions (MCQs) and questions
no. 19 and 20 are Assertion- Reason based questions of 1 mark each.
15. In Section B, Questions no. 21-25 are very short answer (VSA) type questions, carrying
02 marks each.
16. In Section C, Questions no. 26-31 are short answer (SA) type questions, carrying 03
marks each.
17. In Section D, Questions no. 32-35 are long answer (LA) type questions, carrying 05
marks each.
18. In Section E, Questions no. 36-38 are case study based questions carrying 4 marks each
with sub parts of the values of 1, 1 and 2 marks each respectively.
19. All Questions are compulsory. However, an internal choice in 2 Question of Section B, 2
Questions of Section C and 2 Questions of Section D has been provided. An internal
choice has been provided in all the 2 marks questions of Section E.
20. Draw neat and clean figures wherever required.
21. Take π =22/7 wherever required if not stated.
22. Use of calculators is not allowed.

B1 B2 Expected Answers Marks

SECTION A
Section A consists of 20 questions of 1 mark each.
1 10 The centre of a circle is at (2, 0). If one end of a diameter is at (6, 0), then 1
the other end is at:
(A) (0,0) (B) (4,0) (C) (−2,0) (D)
(−6,0)
Correct Answer: Option (C)
2 1 The number of zeroes of a polynomial whose graph is either touching or 1
intersecting the axes only at the points (–3, 0), (0, 2) & (3, 0) are
(A) 1 (B) 2 (C) 3 (D) 0
Correct Answer: Option (B)

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3 2 If the zeroes of the polynomial 𝑝(𝑥) = 2𝑥 2 + 13𝑥 + 𝑘 are reciprocal of 1
each other, then the value of 𝑘 is :
13 2
(A) – 2 (B) 2 (C) (D) 13
2

Correct Answer: Option (B)

4 3 The value of ′𝑝′ for which the pair of linear equations (3𝑝 + 5)𝑥 + 2𝑦 − 1
7 = 0 and 10𝑥 − 2𝑦 + 7 = 0 has infinitely many solutions is:
5 3
(A) −5 (B) 5 (C) 3 (D) 5

Correct Answer: Option (A)

5 4 The quadratic equation 2𝑥 2 – √5𝑥 − 1 = 0 has 1
(A) two distinct real roots (B) two equal real roots
(C) no real roots (D) more than 2 real roots
Correct Answer: Option (A)
6 5 Cards with numbers 2 to 101 are placed in a box. A card is selected at 1
random. The probability that the card has an odd number is
1 49 49 50
(A) 2 (B) 99 (C) 100 (D) 99

Correct Answer: Option (A)

7 6 If 4 𝑠𝑒𝑐 𝜃 – 5 = 0, then the value of 𝑐𝑜𝑡 𝜃 is : 1
3 4 5 4
(A) 4 (B) 5 (C) 3 (D) 3

Correct Answer: Option (D)

8 7 A hollow vessel is in the shape of a cylinder standing on a hemisphere with 1
both their radii being equal to 1 cm and the height of the cylinder is equal
to its radius. The inner surface area of the vessel ( in sq cm) is
(A) 2𝜋 (B) π (C) 4π (D) 3π
Correct Answer: Option (C)
9 8 In the figure, X and Y are two points on the sides AB and AC respectively 1
in
∆ABC, such that AX = 3.4 cm, AB = 8.5 cm, AY = 2.6 cm and YC = 3.9
cm.
Which of the following relations is correct ?

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 (A) BC = 2XY (B) 3BC = 2XY
(C) 2BC = 5XY (D) BC =3 XY
Correct Answer: Option (C)
10 9 In the given figure, RJ and RL are two tangents to the circle. If ∠𝑅𝐽𝐿 = 1
42°, then the measure of ∠𝐽𝑂𝐿 is :

(A) 42° (B) 84° (C) 96° (D)

138°
Correct Answer: Option (B)
11 18 In the given figure, AT is a tangent to the circle with centre O such that OT 1
= 4 cm
and ∠OTA = 30°. Then AT is equal to

(A) 4 cm (B) 2 cm (C) 2√3 cm (D) 4√3

cm
Correct Answer: Option (C)
12 11 For the following distribution, 1
Class 0-5 5-10 10-15 15-20 20-25

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 Frequency 10 15 12 20 9
the sum of the lower limits of the median and modal class is
(A) 15 (B) 25 (C) 30 (D) 35
Correct Answer: Option (B)
13 12 Two coins are tossed together. The probability of getting at least one head 1
is :
1 1 3
(A) 4 (B) 2 (C) 4 (D) 1

Correct Answer: Option (C)

14 13 If the distance between the points (4, 𝑝) and (1, 0) is 5, then the value of 𝑝 1
is
(A) 4 only (B) ± 4 (C) – 4 only (D) 0
Correct Answer: Option (B)
15 14 The volume of the largest right circular cone that can be carved out from a 1
solid cube of edge 2 cm is:
4𝜋 5𝜋 8𝜋 2𝜋
(A) cu cm (B) cu cm (C) cu cm (D)
3 3 3 3

cu cm Correct Answer: Option (D)

16 15 Using the empirical relationship between measures of central tendency, the 1
mode is equal to
(A) 2 Median − 3 Mean (B) 3 Median − 2 Mean
(C) 3 Median + 2 Mean (D) 2 Median + 3 Mean
Correct Answer: Option (B)
17 16 Which term of the AP: −29, −26, −23, . . . . . , 61 is the first positive term? 1
(A) 11th (B) 10th (C) 16th (D) 31st
Correct Answer: Option (A)
18 17 (1−tan2 300 ) 1
(1+tan2 300 )
is equal to :

(A) sin 60° (B) cos 60° (C) tan 60° (D) cot
30°
Correct Answer: Option (B)
Direction for questions 19 & 20: In question numbers 19 and 20, a
statement of Assertion (A) is followed by a statement of Reason (R).
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 (A) Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true and reason (R) is the correct
explanation of assertion (A)
(B) Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true and reason (R) is not the
correct explanation of assertion (A)
(C) Assertion (A) is true but reason (R) is false.
(D) Assertion (A) is false but reason (R) is true.
19 20 Statement A (Assertion): HCF and LCM of two natural numbers are 25 1
and 815 respectively.
Statement R( Reason) : LCM of two natural numbers is always divisible
by their HCF.
Correct Answer: Option (D)
20 19 Statement A (Assertion): If three sectors whose sector angles are 35°, 65° 1
and 80° are cut from a circle, then the sum of their sector areas is half of the
area of the circle.
Statement R (Reason): If θ is the angle (in degrees) of a sector of a circle
𝜃
of radius r, then area of the sector is 𝜋𝑟 2.
360°

Correct Answer: Option (A)

SECTION B
Section B consists of 5 questions of 2 marks each.
21 22 (a) Prove that 3 + 2√5 is irrational, given that √5 is irrational.
Sol. Let us assume, to the contrary, that 3 + 2√5 is rational.
𝑎 ½
So, 3 + 2√5 = 𝑏 , where 𝑎 and 𝑏 are coprime (𝑏 ≠ 0)

Rearranging, we get
𝑎 − 3𝑏
√5 =
2𝑏
𝑎−3𝑏 1
Since 3, 2, a and b are integers, is rational, and so √5 is rational.
2𝑏

But this contradicts the fact that √5 is irrational.

This contradiction has arisen due to our wrong assumption that 3+ 2√5 is
½
rational. So, 3 + 2√5 is irrational.
OR
(b) The traffic lights at three different road crossings change after every 48
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 simultaneously at 7 A.M., at what time will they change simultaneously
again ?
Sol. LCM (48, 72, 60)
48 = 24 × 3
60 = 22 × 3 × 5 1½
72 = 23 × 32
LCM = 24 × 32 × 5 = 720 seconds = 12 min ½
So, time will be 7:12 AM
22 25 (a) Two dice are thrown at the same time and the product of the numbers
appearing on top is noted. Find the probability that
(iii) the product of the numbers lies between 8 and 13
(iv) the product of the numbers is 6
Sol. Total no. of outcomes = 36
(i) Favourable outcomes = {(3,3), (2,5), (5,2), (3,4), (4,3), (2,6),
(6,2)} 1
7
P(E) =
36

(ii) Favourable outcomes = {(2,3), (3,2), (1,6), (6,1)}

4 1 1
P(E) = 36 = 9

OR
(b) Find the probability that a leap year chosen at random has
(iii) 53 Sundays
(iv) 52 Sundays
Sol. A leap year has 366 days i.e. 52 weeks and 2 days.
These two days may be (Sun, Mon), (Mon, Tue), (Tue, Wed), (Wed,
Thu), (Thu, Fri), (Fri, Sat) and (Sat, Sun).
(i) Of the 7 possible outcomes, two i.e., (Sun, Mon) (Sat, Sun) are the
favourable outcomes
1
P(53 Sundays) = 2/7
1
2 5
(ii) P(52 Sundays) = 1 − 7 = 7

23 23 B1 - Find the ratio in which the point (−1, 𝑘) divides the line segment
joining the points ( −3, 10) and (6, −8). Hence, find the value of 𝑘.
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 −3𝑚2 + 6𝑚1
−1 =
𝑚1 + 𝑚2
−𝑚1 − 𝑚2 = −3𝑚2 + 6𝑚1
2𝑚2 = 7𝑚1
𝑚1 : 𝑚2 = 2: 7 is the required ratio. 1
Now, for y-coordinate
10(7) + (−8)(2) 54 1
𝑘= = =6
2+7 9
B2 - Find the ratio in which the y-axis divides the line segment joining the
points (5, – 6) and (–1, – 4). Also find the point of intersection.
Sol. This point lies on the y-axis, so the abscissa is 0.
5𝑚2 − 𝑚1
0=
𝑚1 + 𝑚2
𝑚1 = 5𝑚2
1
𝑚1 : 𝑚2 = 5: 1 is the required ratio.
−6(1)−4(5) 26 13
Now, 𝑦 = =− =−
5+1 6 3
13
So, the point of intersection is (0, − 3 ) 1
24 24 B1 - Find a relation between 𝑥 and 𝑦 such that the point (𝑥 , 𝑦) is
equidistant from the points (7, 1) and (−3, 5).
Solution : Let P(𝑥, 𝑦) be equidistant from the points A(7, 1) and B(−3, 5).
Given that AP = BP. So, 𝐴𝑃2 = 𝐵𝑃2
i.e., (𝑥 – 7)2 + (𝑦 – 1)2 = (𝑥 + 3)2 + (𝑦 – 5)2 1
i.e., 𝑥 2 – 14𝑥 + 49 + 𝑦 2 – 2𝑦 + 1 = 𝑥 2 + 6𝑥 + 9 + 𝑦 2 – 10𝑦 +
25
i.e., −20𝑥 + 8 𝑦 = −16 1

or 5𝑥 − 2𝑦 = 4
which is the required relation.
B2- Find a relation between 𝑥 and 𝑦 such that the point (𝑥 , 𝑦) is
equidistant from the points (7, −1) and (3, 5).
Solution : Let P(𝑥, 𝑦) be equidistant from the points A(7, −1) and B(3, 5).
Given that AP = BP. So, 𝐴𝑃2 = 𝐵𝑃2 1

i.e., (𝑥 – 7)2 + (𝑦 + 1)2 = (𝑥 – 3)2 + (𝑦 – 5)2

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 i.e., 𝑥 2 – 14𝑥 + 49 + 𝑦 2 + 2𝑦 + 1 = 𝑥 2 – 6𝑥 + 9 + 𝑦 2 – 10𝑦 + 1
25
i.e., −8𝑥 + 12𝑦 = −16
or 2𝑥 − 3𝑦 = 4
which is the required relation.
25 21 Find the value of 𝑥 if
3
3 𝑡𝑎𝑛2 60° − 𝑥 𝑠𝑖𝑛2 45° + 𝑠𝑒𝑐 2 30° = 2
4
Sol.
3
3 𝑡𝑎𝑛2 60° − 𝑥 𝑠𝑖𝑛2 45° + 𝑠𝑒𝑐 2 30° = 2
4
2
2 3 2 2 1
3(√3) − 𝑥 ( ) + ( ) = 2 1½
√2 4 √3
𝑥
9− +1=2
2 ½
𝑥 = 16
SECTION C
Section C consists of 6 questions of 3 marks each.
26 31 (a) In the given figure, two triangles ABC and DBC lie on same side of BC
such that PQ | | BA and PR| |BD. Prove that QR| |AD.

Sol. PQ || BA
𝐶𝑃 𝐶𝑄
So, 𝑃𝐵 = 𝑄𝐴 (1) (BPT) 1
PR|| BD
𝐶𝑃 𝐶𝑅 1
So, 𝑃𝐵 = 𝑅𝐷 (2) (BPT)

From (1) and (2) ,

𝐶𝑅 𝐶𝑄
=
𝑅𝐷 𝑄𝐴 ½
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 OR
(b) If AD and PM are medians of triangles ABC and PQR, respectively
where
𝐴𝐵 𝐴𝐷
Δ ABC ~ Δ PQR, prove that 𝑃𝑄 = 𝑃𝑀.

Sol. Figure – ½

Given, ΔABC ~ ΔPQR

𝐴𝐵 𝐵𝐶
∴𝑃𝑄 = 𝑄𝑅 1
𝐴𝐵 2𝐵𝐷 𝐵𝐷
So, 𝑃𝑄 = 2𝑄𝑀 = 𝑄𝑀 (1)

In ΔABD and ΔPQM,

From equation (ii), we have
∠B = ∠Q
𝐴𝐵 𝐵𝐷
= 1
𝑃𝑄 𝑄𝑀
∴ ΔABD ~ ΔPQM (SAS similarity criterion)
𝐴𝐵 𝐴𝐷
½
⇒𝑃𝑄 = 𝑃𝑀

27 26 (a) In the given figure, diameters AC and

BD of the circle intersect at O. If ∠AOB =
60° and OA = 10 cm, then :
(i) find the length of the chord AB.
(ii) find the area of shaded region. (Take
𝜋 = 3.14 and √3 = 1.73)
Sol. Since OA = OB
Each angle of ΔAOB is 60°
So, ΔAOB is an equilateral triangle. ½
So, length of chord AB = 10 cm ½
√3 173 ½
Area of ΔAOB = × (10)2 = = 43.25 𝑠𝑞 𝑐𝑚
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 1
Area of semicircle = 2 × 3.14 × (10)2 = 157 sq cm ½

Shaded area = 157 − 43.25 = 113.75 sq cm

1
OR
(b) A chord of a circle of radius 20 cm subtends an angle of 90° at the
centre. Find the area of the corresponding major segment of the circle. (Use
π = 3.14).
½
Sol. Angle of the major sector = 360° – 90° = 270°
270 1
So, area of the major sector = × 3 ⋅ 14 × (20)2 =942 sq cm
360
½
1
Area of right triangle = 2 × 20 × 20 = 200 sq cm 1
Are of major segment = 942 + 200 = 1142 sq cm
28 27 Prove that
cos 𝜃−sin 𝜃+1
= 𝑠𝑒𝑐 𝜃 − tan 𝜃
cos 𝜃+sin 𝜃+1

Sol. Divide numerator and denominator of LHS by cos 𝜃

½
1/2

29 28 National Art convention got registrations from students from all parts of the
country, of which 60 are interested in music, 84 are interested in dance and
108 students are interested in handicrafts. The organisers wish to keep them
in minimum number of groups such that each group consists of students
interested in the same artform and the number of students in each group is
the same. Find the number of students in each group. Find the number of
groups in each art form.
Sol.
60 = 22 × 3 × 5

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 84 = 22 × 3 × 7 1½
108 = 22 × 33
HCF (60,84,108) = 22 × 3 = 12 ½
Number of students in each group = 12
60
Number of groups in Music = 12 = 5
84
Number of groups in Dance = 12 = 7
1
108
Number of groups in Handicrafts = =9
12

30 30 B1 - If 𝛼 and 𝛽 are zeroes of the polynomial 3𝑥 2 − 4𝑥 − 4 then form a

quadratic polynomial whose zeroes are 𝛼 2 and 𝛽 2 .
4 4 1
Sol. 𝛼 + 𝛽 = 3 , 𝛼𝛽 = − 3

Now 𝑎2 + 𝛽 2 = (𝛼 + 𝛽)2 − 2𝛼𝛽

4 2 4 16 8 40
= ( ) − 2 (− ) = + =
3 3 9 3 9
4 2 16 1
2 2
𝑎 . 𝛽 = (− ) =
3 9
40 16
Required polynomial = 𝑘 [𝑥 2 − 𝑥+ ]
9 9
1
Or 9𝑥 2 − 40𝑥 + 16
B2 - If 𝛼 and 𝛽 are the zeros of the polynomial 3𝑦 2 − 5𝑦 + 2, find a
quadratic polynomial whose zeros are 𝛼 2 and 𝛽 2 .
5 2
Sol. 𝛼 + 𝛽 = 3 , 𝛼𝛽 = 3
1
2 2 2
Now 𝑎 + 𝛽 = (𝛼 + 𝛽) − 2𝛼𝛽
5 2 2 25 4 13
= ( ) − 2( ) = − =
3 3 9 3 9
1
2 2 4
𝑎2 . 𝛽 2 = ( ) =
3 9
13 4
Required polynomial = 𝑘 [𝑥 2 − 𝑥 + 9]
9 1
2
Or 9𝑥 − 13𝑥 + 4
31 29 In a class test, the sum of Arun’s marks in Mathematics and English is 30.
Had he got 3 marks more in Mathematics and 2 marks less in English, the
product of their marks would have been 240. Find his marks in the two
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 Sol. Let the marks in Maths be x.
Then, the marks in English will be 30 – x.
As per the given question,
(𝑥 + 3)(30 – 𝑥 – 2) = 240
(𝑥 + 3)(28 – 𝑥) = 240 1½

⇒ 𝑥 2 – 25𝑥 + 156 = 0
⇒ 𝑥 2 – 12𝑥 – 13𝑥 + 156 = 0
⇒ 𝑥(𝑥 – 12) − 13(𝑥 – 12) = 0
1
⇒ (𝑥 – 12)(𝑥 – 13) = 0
⇒ 𝑥 = 12, 13 1/2
Therefore, if the marks in Maths are 12, then marks in English will be 30 –
12 = 18, and if the marks in Maths are 13, then marks in English will be 30
– 13 = 17.
SECTION D
Section D consists of 4 questions of 5 marks each.
32 35 (a) Solve graphically the pair of linear equations:
2𝑥 + 𝑦 = 8 ; 𝑥 + 1 = 2𝑦.
Also, determine the coordinates of the vertices of the triangle formed by
these lines and the x-axis.
Sol. Plotting correct Graph

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 Solution of pair is 𝑥 =3, 𝑦 = 2 ½
Coordinates of triangle are A(3, 2), B(−1, 0), C(4, 0) 1½
OR
(b) The area of a rectangle gets reduced by 9 square units, if its length is
reduced by 5 units and breadth is increased by 3 units. If we increase the
length by 3 units and the breadth by 2 units, the area increases by 67 square
units. Find the dimensions of the rectangle.
Sol. Let length and breadth be 𝑥 and 𝑦 respectively.
So, Area = 𝑥𝑦

1½

1½

Solving (1) and (2)

𝑥 = 17, 𝑦 = 9
2
So, length and breadth are 17 and 9 units respectively.
33 34 (a) The median of the distribution given below is 35. Find the values of 𝑥
and 𝑦, if sum of all frequencies is 170.

Class Interval Frequency

0 – 10 10
10 – 20 20
20 – 30 𝑥
30 – 40 40
40 – 50 𝑦
50 – 60 25
60 - 70 15

Sol.

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 1½

Since median is 35, 30-40 is the median class.

𝑛 = 170, 𝑙 = 30, 𝑓 = 40, 𝑐𝑓 = 30 + 𝑥, ℎ = 10
𝑛⁄ −𝑐𝑓
2
Median = 𝑙 + ( ) ×ℎ
𝑓
1

5 × 4 = 55 − 𝑥 1
𝑥 = 35
Now, 110 + 𝑥 + 𝑦 = 170 1
So, 𝑦 = 25
OR
(b) Calculate the mean and mode of the following frequency distribution :
Class : Below Below Below Below Below Below
30 50 70 90 110 130
Frequency : 5 13 25 45 48 50

Sol. The Continuous frequency distribution is as follows

2½

½
Modal Class is 70-90
1

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 20−12
Mode = 70 + (40−12−3) × 20 = 76.4

34 33 Prove that the lengths of tangents drawn from an external point to a circle
are equal.
From an external point P, two tangents, PA and PB are drawn to a circle. At
a point E on the circle, a tangent is drawn to intersect PA and PB at C and
1
D, respectively. Prove that PA = 2 Perimeter of ∆PCD.

Sol.
Correct given, to prove, construction, figure 1
Correct proof 2
PA = PB; CA = CE; DE = DB [Tangents to a circle] 1
Perimeter of ∆PCD = PC + CD + PD
= PC + CE + ED + PD
= PC + CA + BD + PD
= PA + PB 1
Perimeter of ∆PCD = PA + PA = 2PA
1
Or PA = 2 Perimeter of ∆PCD

35 32 At a given instance, the angle of elevation of a jet plane from a point on the
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elevation changes to 30°. The height of the plane remains constantly as
1500√3 m. What is the speed of the plane in km/hr?
SoL.

Fig - 1
C and E are the two positions of the plane flying at a height of 1500√3m. A
is the point of observation.
(ii) Also BC = DE = 1500 √3

𝐴𝐷 = 4500 𝑚
Now distance covered by jet plane in 15 seconds = 𝐴𝐷 − 𝐴𝐵 1

=4500 − 1500 = 3000 m

Speed = 3000/ 15
= 200 m/s
1
= 200 × 3600/1000
= 720 km/hr
SECTION E
Case study based questions are compulsory.

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36 36 Case Study 1
India has a rich legacy in toy-making. Historically Indian
toys date back to 5000 years.
The Thanjavur doll is a type of traditional
Indian bobblehead toy made of terracotta material. These
toys are traditionally handmade, finished with detailed,
painted exteriors.

A solid toy, made of wood, is in the form of a cone of radius 3.5 cm

mounted on a hemisphere of same radius. The total height of the toy is 15.5
cm. Rahul wants to pack the toy in a cylindrical box, which circumscribes
the toy.
Use the above information to answer the questions that follow-
(iv) Determine the slant height of the conical part of the toy.
(v) Find the total surface area of the toy.
OR
Find the volume of wood in the toy.
(vi) Find the area of the cardboard required for packing.
Sol. (i) Height of conical part = 15.5−3.5 = 12 cm 1
Slant height of conical part the toy = √3.52 + 122 = 12.5 𝑐𝑚
(ii) Total surface area of the toy = CSA of hemisphere + CSA of cone
= 𝜋𝑟𝑙 + 2𝜋𝑟 2 = 𝜋𝑟(𝑙 + 2𝑟)
2
22
= × 3.5 × (12.5 + 7)
7
= 11 × 19.5 = 214.5 cm2
OR
Volume of the toy = Volume of cone +vol. of hemisphere
1 2
= 𝜋𝑟 2 ℎ + 𝜋𝑟 3
3 3
1 2 1 22
= 𝜋𝑟 (ℎ + 2𝑟) = × × 3.5 × 3.5 × 19
3 3 7
731.5
= 3 cm3
(iii) Area of cardboard = TSA of cylinder = 2𝜋𝑟(𝐻 + 𝑟)
22
=2× × 3.5 × 19
7
= 418 𝑠𝑞 𝑐𝑚

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37 37 Case Study 2
A school auditorium has to be constructed. The chairs in the auditorium are
arranged in a concave shape facing towards the stage in such a way that
each succeeding row has 5 seats more than the previous one. Due to
shortage of funds, only 25 rows were constructed in the beginning.

(iv) If the first row has 15 seats, then how many seats will be there in
12th row?
(v) What is the total number of seats in the auditorium?
(vi) If total 1250 guests were there in the auditorium for a particular
event, then how many rows were occupied?
OR
Suppose 5 more rows of seats are built later, how many additional
seats will the auditorium have?

Sol (i) 𝑎 = 15, 𝑑 = 5

𝑎12 = 15 + 11 × 5 = 70
25
(ii) 𝑆25 = 2 {2(15) + 5(24)} = 1875
𝑛 1
(iii) 𝑆𝑛 = 2 ( 2𝑎 + (𝑛 − 1)𝑑)
𝑛 1
1250 = ( 2 × 15 + 5(𝑛 − 1))
2
𝑛2 + 5𝑛 − 500 = 0
𝑛2 + 25𝑛 − 20𝑛 − 500 = 0
(𝑛 + 25)(𝑛 − 20) = 0 ⟹ 𝑛 = 20
∴ Number of rows occupied = 20
OR
The expanded auditorium will have 25+5= 30 rows of seats.
The total number of seats in the expanded hall is:
30 2
𝑆30 = [2(15) + 29(5)] = 2625
2
The number of additional seats is = 2625 − 1875 = 750.

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38 38 Case Study 3
A girl observes three poles AB, PQ and CD at an instant as shown in figure.
It is being given that AB = 𝑥 m, PQ = 3.6 m, CD = 5.4 m and BD = 24 m.

Based on the above information, solve the following questions:

(i) Prove that ∆𝐵𝑃𝑄 ~ ∆𝐵𝐶𝐷.
(ii) Find the distance BQ.
(iii) Find the height of the pole AB.
OR
1 1 1
Prove that 𝐴𝐵 + 𝐶𝐷 = 𝑃𝑄.
Solution:
(i) ∠ 𝐵𝑄𝑃 = ∠ 𝐵𝐷𝐶 (Each 90° )
∠ PBQ = ∠ CBD (Common)
Bv AA similarity criterion, ∆𝐵𝑃𝑄 ~ ∆𝐵𝐶𝐷
𝐵𝑄 𝑃𝑄
(ii) =
𝐵𝐷 𝐶𝐷
𝐵𝑄 3.6 1
=
24 5.4
2
𝐵𝑄 = 3 × 24 = 16 m
(iii) ∠ 𝐷𝑄𝑃 = ∠ 𝐷𝐵𝐴 (Each 90° )
∠ PDQ = ∠ ADB (Common)
Bv AA similarity criterion, ∆𝑃𝐷𝑄 ~ ∆𝐴𝐷𝐵 1
𝐷𝑄 𝑃𝑄
=
𝐵𝐷 𝐴𝐵
24 − 16 3.6
=
24 𝑥
3.6×24
𝑥= = 3.6 × 3 = 10.8 m
8

OR
Bv AA similarity criterion, ∆𝑃𝐷𝑄 ~ ∆𝐴𝐷𝐵
𝐷𝑄 𝑃𝑄
= (1)
𝐵𝐷 𝐴𝐵
𝐵𝑄 𝑃𝑄
Also, 𝐵𝐷 = 𝐶𝐷 (2)
Adding (1) and (2) 2
𝐵𝑄+𝐷𝑄 𝑃𝑄 𝑃𝑄
= 𝐴𝐵 + 𝐶𝐷
𝐵𝐷
𝐵𝐷 1 1
= 𝑃𝑄 ( + )
𝐵𝐷 𝐴𝐵 𝐶𝐷
1 1 1
= +
𝑃𝑄 𝐴𝐵 𝐶𝐷

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 Class - X
Pre- Board Examination (2024-25)
Subject: Mathematics
Set A1
Time Allowed: 3 Hours
Maximum Marks: 80
General Instructions:
1. This Question Paper has 5 Sections A-E.
2. Section A has 20 MCQs carrying 1 mark each.
3. Section B has 5 questions carrying 02 marks each.
4. Section C has 6 questions carrying 03 marks each.
5. Section D has 4 questions carrying 05 marks each.
6. Section E has 3 case based integrated units of assessment (04 marks each)
with sub-parts of the values of 1, 1 and 2 marks each respectively.
7. All Questions are compulsory. However, an internal choice in 2 Qs of 5
marks, 2 Qs of 3 marks and 2 Qs of 2 marks has been provided. An internal
choice has been provided in the 2marks questions of Section E
8. Draw neat figures wherever required. Take π =22/7 wherever required if not
stated.
Q. SECTION A
No. Section A has 20 MCQ questions of 1 mark each.
A1
1 If one of the zeroes of a quadratic polynomial of the form x2 + ax + b is the negative of the
other, then it
(a) has no linear term and the constant term is negative.
(b) has no linear term and the constant term is positive.
(c) can have a linear term but the constant term is negative.
(d) can have a linear term but the constant term is positive

2 The pair of equations x = a and y = b graphically represents lines which are

(a) parallel (b) intersecting at (b, a)
(c) coincident (d) intersecting at (a, b)

3 In △ABC, AD is the median. If △ABD ~ △ACD, then △ABC is:

(a) Right-angled triangle (b) Equilateral triangle
(c) Isosceles triangle (d) None of the above
4 If one root of equation 4x2-2x+k-4=0 is reciprocal of the other. The value of k is:
(a) -8 (b) 8 (c) 4 (d) -4

5 If the sum of first 𝑛 even natural numbers is equal to 𝑘 times the sum of first 𝑛 o d d
natural numbers, then 𝑘 is equal to
𝑛+1 𝑛−1 2𝑛−1 2𝑛+1
(b) 𝑛 (c) 𝑛 (d) 𝑛
𝑛

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6 ABCD is a trapezium in which CD ∥ AB and its diagonals intersect at O. If AO = (2x + 1)
cm, OC = (5x – 7) cm, DO = (7x − 5) cm and OB = (7x + 1) cm, find the value of x.
2 cm (b) 3 cm (c) 4 cm (d) none of the above
7 In what ratio is the line segment joining the points A(-5, -2) and B(3, 9) divided by the x-
axis?

(a) 2:5 (b) 2:3 (c) 2:9 (d) 2:7

8 The distance between two points A and B, on a graph is given as

√102 + 72. The coordinates of A are (−4, 3). Given that the point B lies in the first quadrant,
then all the possible 𝑥-coordinates of point B are

(a) multiple of 2 (b) multiple of 3

(c) multiple of 5 (d) multiple of 6

9 If 4tan θ = 3 then the value of 𝑐𝑜𝑠 2 𝜃 − 𝑠𝑖𝑛2 𝜃 is

4 7 9 11
(b) 25 (c) 25 (d) 25
25

10 In a formula racing competition, the time taken by two racing cars A and B to complete 1
round of the track is 30 minutes and p minutes respectively. If the cars meet again at the
starting point for the first time after 90 minutes and the HCF (30, p) = 15, then the value of
p is

(a) 45 minutes (b) 60 minutes

(c) 75 minutes (d) 180 minutes

11 In given figure, AT is a tangent to the circle with center O such that OT = 4 cm and
∠OTA = 30°. Then AT is equal to

(a) 4 cm (b) 2 cm
(c) 2√3 cm (d) 4√3 cm
12 The sum of ages of A and B is 49 years. A said to B, “I am twice as old as you were when I
was as old as you are. Find the present age of B.
(a) 28 (b) 21 (c) 24 (d) 12
13 What is the total surface area of a cylinder with a radius of 7 m and a height of 8 m?
a) 609 m2 (b) 660 m2 (c) 650 m2 (d) 689 m2

14 The lateral surface area of a right circular cone is 2020 cm2 and its radius is 10 cm. What is
its slant height?
(a) 28.3 cm (b) 25.6 cm (c) 60.23 cm (d) 64.33 cm

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15 If mode of some data is 7 and their mean is also 7 then their median is
(a) 10 (b) 9 (c) 8 (d) 7

16 In an MCQ test, a student guesses the correct answer 𝑥 out of 𝑦 times. If the probability that
2
the student guesses the answer to be wrong is 3 then what is the relation between x and y
(a) 𝑦 = 3𝑥 (b) 𝑥 = 3𝑦 (c) 3𝑥 = 2𝑦 (d) 2𝑥 = 3𝑦

17 The 20th term from the end of the A.P. 3, 8, 13, …, 253 is:
131 (b) 123 (c) 137 (d) 158
18 When a circle’s circumference is the same as the perimeter of a square, which
relationship holds between the area of the square and the area of the circle?
(a) The area of the circle is equal to the area of the square.
(b) The area of the circle is greater than the area of the square.
(c) The area of the circle is less than the area of the square.
(d) It’s not possible to determine the relationship between the areas of the circle and the
square.

19 Assertion: If a die is thrown, the probability of getting a number less than 3 & greater than
2 is zero.
Reason: Probability of an impossible event is zero.
(a) Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true and reason(R) is the correct explanation of
assertion (A).
(b) Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true but reason(R) is not the correct explanation of
assertion (A).
(c) Assertion (A) is true but reason (R) is false.
(d) Assertion (A) is false but reason (R) is true

20 Assertion: If xsin3θ+y cos3θ = sinθ cosθ and x sinθ = ycosθ, then x2+y2=1.
Reason: For any value of θ, sin2θ+cos2θ=1
(a) Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true and reason (R) is the correct explanation of
assertion (A).
(b) Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true but reason (R) is not the correct explanation
of assertion (A).
(c)Assertion (A) is true but reason (R) is false.
(d) Assertion (A) is false but reason (R) is true.

SECTION B
Section B has 5 questions carrying 02 marks each
21 ABCD is a quadrilateral such that ∠D = 90°. A circle with centre O and radius r touches the
sides AB, BC, CD, and DA at P, Q, R, and S, respectively. If BC = 41 cm, CD = 27 cm,
and BP = 29 cm, find r.

22 If a line intersects side PQ and PR of a ∆PQR at S and T respectively and is parallel to QR,
prove that:
𝑷𝑺 𝑷𝑻
= 𝑷𝑹
𝑷𝑸
OR
In the given figure, ∠CAB = 90° and AD ⊥ BC. If AC = 25 cm, AB = 1 m and BD = 96.08
cm, then find the value of AD.
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23 If the difference of the squares of zeroes of the quadratic polynomial 𝑥 2 + 𝑝𝑥 + 45 is
equal to 144 , find the value of 𝑝.
OR
If α and β are the zeroes of a quadratic polynomial such that α + β =24, α – β = 8. Find a
quadratic polynomial having α and β as its zeroes

24 If the height of a tower and the distance of the point of observation from its foot, both, are
increased by 10%, then prove that the angle of elevation of its top remains unchanged.

25 Show that 3√7 is an irrational number.

SECTION C
Section C has 6 questions carrying 03 marks each.
26 Find the greatest number that will divide 43, 91 and 183 so as to leave the same remainder
in each case.

27 There are 30 cards, of the same size, in a bag on which numbers 1 to 30 are written. One
card is taken out of the bag at random. Find the probability that the number on the selected
card is not divisible by 3.
28 A train covered a certain distance at a uniform speed. If the train would have been 6 km/h
faster, it would have taken 4 hours less than the scheduled time. And, if the train was slower
by 6 km/h, it would have taken 6 hours more than the scheduled time. Find the length of the
journey.
OR
Sameer had some chocolates, and he divided them into two lots A and B. He sold the first
lot at the rate of ₹2 for 3 chocolates and the second lot at the rate of ₹1 per chocolate, and
got a total of ₹400. If he had sold the first lot at the rate of ₹1 per chocolate, and the second
lot at the rate of ₹4 for 5 chocolates, his total collection would have been ₹460. Find the
total number of chocolates he had?
29 There are two identical solid cubical boxes of side 7 cm. From the top face of the first cube,
a hemisphere of diameter equal to the side of the cube is scooped out. This hemisphere is
inverted and placed on the top of the second cube's top surface to form a dome. Find:
(A) The ratio of the total surface area of the two new solids formed
(B) The volume of each new solid formed.

30

OR

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31 In the figure, XY and X'Y' are two parallel tangents to a circle with center O and another
tangent AB with point of contact C intersecting XY at A and X'Y' at B. Then prove that
∠AOB = 90°.

SECTION D
Section D has 4 questions carrying 05 marks each
32 Sum of the first 14 terms of an A.P. is 1505, and its first term is 10. Find its 25th term.
33 State and prove Basic Proportionality Theorem.
𝐴𝐷 𝐴𝐸
In the fig., ∠D = ∠E and 𝐷𝐵 = 𝐸𝐶 . Prove that ∆BAC is an isosceles triangle.

34 A bird is sitting on the top of a 80 m high tree. From a point on the ground, the angle of
elevation of the bird is 45°. The bird flies away horizontally in such a way that it remained
at a constant height from the ground. After 2 seconds, the angle of elevation of the bird
from the same point is 30°. Find the speed of flying of the bird.
(Take √3 =1.732)
OR
A moving boat is observed from the top of a 150 m high cliff moving away from the cliff.
The angle of depression of the boat changes from 60° to 45° in 2 minutes. Find the speed of
the boat in m/h.

35 A survey regarding the heights (in cm) of 51 girls of Class X of a school was conducted and
the following data were obtained. Find the median.
Height (in cm) Number of girls
Less than 140 4
Less than 145 11
Less than 150 29
Less than 155 40
Less than 160 46
Less than 165 51
OR

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 The mean of the following frequency distribution is 62.8 and the sum of all frequencies is
50. Compute the missing frequencies f1 and f2.
Class 0-20 20-40 40-60 60-80 80-100 100-120
Frequency 5 f1 10 f2 7 8
Case-Study based Questions
SECTION E
Section E has 3 case based integrated units of assessment (04 marks each) with sub-parts of
the values of 1, 1 and 2 marks each respectively.
36 A quilt maker has a rectangular quilt measuring 12units by 8 units. He wants to add border
to it as shown in the figure. He has 64 sq. units of fabric for the border. Based on this
information answer the following

If x and 2x are the widths of the border as shown, frame a quadratic equation using
the total area enclosed by the new quilt (with the border).
Find the measures of the new quilt (with the border).
(c) If the roots of the equation 3𝑘𝑥(𝑥 − 2) + 2 = 0 are real and equal then find the
value(s) of 𝑘 .
OR
(c) Find the discriminant of the quadratic equation (2x-7)2 = 2x+ 3
37 On the sports day , a volley ball match was organised between two sections of a class X .
The position of the players of both the teams have been shown.

Position of Player of Team A Position of Player of Team B

D(6, 8) .P(9, 8) . S(13, 8)
NET

. A(2, 7) . R(11, 5)
. C(4,4)
. T(13, 3)
. B(2, 3) . E(6, 3) . Q(9, 2)
Based on the above positions, answer the following questions.
What the distance between the players is at points A and R?
If NET is in the middle of D and P and point X is on the net such that D,X and P are
collinear then write the co-ordinates of X
Find whether the points B, E and T are on the same straight line, show with working.
OR
Find the centroid of the triangle formed by the points A, B and C.
38 In an annual day function of a school, the organizers wanted to give a cash prize along with
a memento to their best students. Each memento is made as shown in the figure and its base
ABCD is shown from the front side. The rate of silver plating is 20 per cm2 .

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Based on the above information answer the following questions:
What is the area of the quadrant ODCO?
Find the area of ∆AOB.
What is the total cost of silver plating the shaded part ABCD?
OR
(c) What is the length of arc CD ?

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 Class - X
PRE- BOARD Examination (2024-25)
Subject: Mathematics
Set A1 and A 2
Solution & Marking Key

Time Allowed: 3 Hours

Maximum Marks: 80
General Instructions:
1. This Question Paper has 5 Sections A-E.
2. Section A has 20 MCQs carrying 1 mark each.
3. Section B has 5 questions carrying 02 marks each.
4. Section C has 6 questions carrying 03 marks each.
5. Section D has 4 questions carrying 05 marks each.
6. Section E has 3 case based integrated units of assessment (04 marks each)
with sub-parts of the values of 1, 1 and 2 marks each respectively.
7. All Questions are compulsory. However, an internal choice in 2 Qs of 5
marks, 2 Qs of 3 marks and 2 Qs of 2 marks has been provided. An internal
choice has been provided in the 2marks questions of Section E
8. Draw neat figures wherever required. Take π =22/7 wherever required if not
stated.
Q. No. Q. No. SECTION A Marks
A1 A2 Section A has 20 MCQ questions of 1 mark each. allocated
1 17 If one of the zeroes of a quadratic polynomial of the form x2 + ax + b is
the negative of the other, then it

(a) has no linear term and the constant term is negative.

(b) has no linear term and the constant term is positive.
(c) can have a linear term but the constant term is negative.
(d) can have a linear term but the constant term is positive
Answer: (a) has no linear term and the constant term is negative. 1

2 18 The pair of equations x = a and y = b graphically represents lines which

are

(a) parallel (b) intersecting at (b, a)

(c) coincident (d) intersecting at (a, b) 1
Answer: (d) intersecting at (a, b)
3 1 In △ABC, AD is the median. If △ABD ~ △ACD, then △ABC is:
a) Right-angled triangle b) Equilateral triangle
c) Isosceles triangle d) None of the above

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 Answer: (c) Isosceles triangle 1
4 2 If one root of equation 4x2-2x+k-4=0 is reciprocal of the other. The
value of k is:
(a) -8 (b) 8 (c) 4 (d) -4 1
Answer: (b) 8

5 3 If the sum of first 𝑛 even natural numbers is equal to 𝑘 times the

sum of first 𝑛 o d d natural numbers, then 𝑘 is equal to

𝑛+1 𝑛−1 2𝑛−1 2𝑛+1

(a) (b) (c) (d)
𝑛 𝑛 𝑛 𝑛
1
Answer : (a)

6 4 ABCD is a trapezium in which CD ∥ AB and its diagonals intersect at

O. If AO = (2x + 1) cm, OC = (5x – 7) cm, DO = (7x − 5) cm and OB =
(7x + 1) cm, find the value of x.
(a) 2 cm (b) 3 cm (c) 4 cm (d) none of the above
1
Answer : ( a) 2cm

7 5 In what ratio is the line segment joining the points A(-5, -2) and B(3, 9)
divided by the x-axis?

(a) 2:5 (b) 2:3 (c) 2:9 (d) 2:7

Answer : (c) 2:9 1

8 6 The distance between two points A and B, on a graph is given as
√102 + 72. The coordinates of A are (−4, 3). Given that the point B lies in
the first quadrant, then all the possible 𝑥-coordinates of point B are

(a) multiple of 2 (b) multiple of 3

(c) multiple of 5 (d) multiple of 6
1
Solution: (b) multiple of 3
9 7 If 4tan θ = 3 then the value of 𝑐𝑜𝑠 2 𝜃 − 𝑠𝑖𝑛2 𝜃 is
4 7 9 11
(a) (b) 25 (c) 25 (d) 25
25

7 1
Answer : (b ) 25
10 8 In a formula racing competition, the time taken by two racing cars A
and B to complete 1 round of the track is 30 minutes and p minutes
respectively. If the cars meet again at the starting point for the first
time after 90 minutes and the HCF (30, p) = 15, then the value of p is
(a) 45 minutes (b) 60 minutes
(c) 75 minutes (d) 180 minutes

Answer :(a) 45 minutes 1

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11 9 In given figure, AT is a tangent to the circle with center O such that
OT = 4 cm and ∠OTA = 30°. Then AT is equal to

(a) 4 cm (b) 2 cm (c) 2√3 cm (d) 4√3 cm

Solution: ( c) 2√3 cm
1
12 10 The sum of ages of A and B is 49 years. A said to B, “I am twice as old
as you were when I was as old as you are. Find the present age of B.
(a) 28 (b) 21 (c) 24 (d) 12
Answer: (b) 21 1
13 11 What is the total surface area of a cylinder with a radius of 7 m and a
height of 8 m?
a) 609 m2 (b) 660 m2 (c) 650 m2 (d) 689 m2

Answer : (b) 660 m2 1

14 12 2
The lateral surface area of a right circular cone is 2020 cm and its
radius is 10 cm. What is its slant height?
(a) 28.3 cm (b) 25.6 cm (c) 60.23 cm (d) 64.33 cm

Answer : (d) 64.33 cm 1

15 13 If mode of some data is 7 and their mean is also 7

then their median is
(a) 10 (b) 9 (c) 8 (d) 7

Solution: (d) 7 1
16 14 In an MCQ test, a student guesses the correct answer 𝑥 out of 𝑦 times.
2
If the probability that the student guesses the answer to be wrong is
3
then what is the relation between x and y
(a) 𝑦 = 3𝑥 (b) 𝑥 = 3𝑦 (c) 3𝑥 = 2𝑦 (d) 2𝑥 = 3𝑦

Solution : ( a) y=3x 1
17 15 The 20th term from the end of the A.P. 3, 8, 13, …, 253 is:

(a) 131 (b) 123 (c) 137 (d) 158

Answer : (d) 1
18 16 When a circle’s circumference is the same as the perimeter of a
square, which relationship holds between the area of the square and
the area of the circle?

(a) The area of the circle is equal to the area of the square.

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 (b) The area of the circle is greater than the area of the square.
(c) The area of the circle is less than the area of the square.
(d) It’s not possible to determine the relationship between the areas of
the circle and the square.
1
Answer: (b)
19 20 Assertion: If a die is thrown, the probability of getting a number less
than 3 & greater than 2 is zero.

Reason: Probability of an impossible event is zero.

(a) Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true and reason(R) is the
correct explanation of assertion (A).
(b) Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true but reason(R) is not the
correct explanation of assertion (A).
(c) Assertion (A) is true but reason (R) is false.
(d) Assertion (A) is false but reason (R) is true
1
Answer : (a)
20 19 Assertion: If xsin3θ+y cos3θ = sinθ cosθ and x sinθ = ycosθ, then
x2+y2=1.
Reason: For any value of θ, sin2θ+cos2θ=1
(a) Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true and reason (R) is the
correct explanation of assertion (A).
(b) Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true but reason (R) is not the
correct explanation of assertion (A).
(c)Assertion (A) is true but reason (R) is false.
(d) Assertion (A) is false but reason (R) is true.
1
Answer : (b)
SECTION B
Section B has 5 questions carrying 02 marks each
21 24 ABCD is a quadrilateral such that ∠D = 90°. A circle with centre O and
radius r touches the sides AB, BC, CD, and DA at P, Q, R, and S,
respectively. If BC = 41 cm, CD = 27 cm, and BP = 29 cm, find r.
Solution :,

Tangents to a circle are perpendicular to the radius through the point of

contact.
∠ORD = ∠OSD = 90°
∠D = 90° and OR = OS = r
Hence, ORDS is a square

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 1

And,
BP = BQ [Tangents from an external point to a circle are equal in
length]
CQ = CR
1
DR = DS
BP = 29 cm = BQ
BC – CQ = 29
41 – CQ = 29
CQ = 12 cm
CR = 12 cm
CD – DR = 12
27 – DR = 15 cm
DR = 15 cm
As ORDS is a square, therefore OR = DR = 15 cm
Hence, r = 15 cm

22 25 If a line intersects side PQ and PR of a ∆PQR at S and T respectively

and is parallel to QR, prove that:

𝑷𝑺 𝑷𝑻
= 𝑷𝑹
𝑷𝑸

Solution :

.5

Given that, ST || QR
Then, in ΔPQR, using BPT:
1
PS / SQ = PT / TR
Adding 1 on both side, we get:
.5
(SQ + PS) / PS = (TR + PT) / PT
PQ / PS = PR / PT
Or, PS / PQ = PT / PR
Hence, proved.

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 OR

In the given figure, ∠CAB = 90° and AD ⊥ BC. If AC = 25 cm, AB = 1

m and BD = 96.08 cm, then find the value of AD.

Answer:
In ∆BAC and ∆BDA, we have
∠BAC = ∠BDA = 90° 1
∠B = ∠B [Common]
⇒ ∆BAC ~ ∆BDA [By AA similarity axiom]

1
23 21 If the difference of the squares of zeroes of the quadratic polynomial
𝑥 2 + 𝑝𝑥 + 45 is equal to 144 , find the value of 𝑝.
Solution :

Let the zeroes be α and β.

OR

If α and β are the zeroes of a quadratic polynomial such that α + β =24,

α – β = 8 . Find a quadratic polynomial having α and β as its zeroes

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 Solution:

Solving the given equations simultaneously:

24 22 If the height of a tower and the distance of the point of observation from
its foot, both, are increased by 10%, then prove that the angle of
elevation of its top remains unchanged.
Solution
Case(i): Let the height of a tower be h and the distance of the point of
observation from its foot is x.
In ∆ABC,

.5

Case (ii): Now, the height of a tower increased

by 10% = h + 10% of h= h + h* 10100=11h100
and the distance of the point of observation from its foot = x + 10% of x

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 1

.5

From Eqs. (i) and (ii), we get tan θ1 = tan θ2 ⇒ θ1 = θ2

Hence, the required angle of elevation of its top remains unchanged.
25 23 Show that 3√7 is an irrational number.

Solution: Let us assume, to the contrary, that 3√7 is rational.

That is, we can find coprime a and b (b ≠ 0) such that 3√7 = a/b
Rearranging, we get √7 = a3ba3b 1
Since 3, a and b are integers, a3ba3b is rational, and so √7 is rational.
But this contradicts the fact that √7 is irrational.
So, we conclude that 3√7 is irrational. 1

SECTION C
Section C has 6 questions carrying 03 marks each.
26 30 Find the greatest number that will divide 43,91 and 183 so as to leave
the same remainder in each case.
Answer:
Here we look at the difference between the given numbers. Let the
remainder in each case be x. then, 43 – x, 91 – x and 183 – x are
divisible by the required number.
⇒ (91 – x) – (43 – x), (183 – x) – (91 – x) and (183 – x) – (43 – x) are 1
divisible by the required number.
i.e., (91 – 43), (183 – 91) and (183 – 43) are divisible by the required
number.
Required number 1
= HCF of (91 – 43), (183 – 91) and (183 – 43)
= HCF (48, 92,140)
As 48 = 24 × 3,92 = 23 × 22,

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 140 = 22 × 5 × 7
∴ HCF = 22 = 4 1
Thus, 4 is the greatest number that divides 43,91 and 183 leaving same
remainder.
27 31 There are 30 cards, of the same size, in a bag on which numbers 1 to 30 are
written. One card is taken out of the bag at random. Find the probability that
the number on the selected card is not divisible by 3.

Solution:
Given: 30 cards of the same size in a bag on which numbers 1 to 30 are written.
And one card is taken out of the bag at random.
Required to find: Probability that the number on the selected card is not
divisible by 3.
The total number of possible outcomes is 30 {1, 2, 3, … 30}.
Let E = The event of getting a number that is divisible by 3
So, the number of favourable outcomes = 10{3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30}
Probability, P(E) = Number of favourable outcomes/ Total number of outcomes
P(E) = 10/30 1
= 1/3
Then, = Event of getting number not divisible by 3 1

= 2/3
SET A-2

Tickets numbered from 1 to 20 are mixed up, and a ticket is drawn at random.
What is the probability that the ticket drawn has a number which is a multiple
of 3 or 7?

Solution:

Given: Tickets marked from 1 to 20 are mixed up. One ticket is picked at
random.
Required to find: Probability that the ticket bears a multiple of 3 or 7.
The total number of cards is 20. 1
And the cards marked which are multiple of 3 or 7 are 3, 6, 7, 9, 12, 14, 15 and
18.
So, the total number of cards marked multiple of 3 or 7 is 8.
We know that Probability = Number of favorable outcomes/ Total number of 1
outcomes
Thus, the probability of drawing a card that is a multiple of 3 or 7 is 8/20 = 2/5 1
28 26 A train covered a certain distance at a uniform speed. If the train would
have been 6 km/h faster, it would have taken 4 hours less than the
scheduled time. And, if the train was slower by 6 km/h, it would have

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taken 6 hours more than the scheduled time. Find the length of the
journey.
Solution : Let actual speed of the train = x km/hr.
Actual time taken = y hours
.5
Distance covered = xy
.5
Increased speed = (x + 6) km/hr
Reduced time =( y-4 ) hrs
Let the actual speed of the train be x km/h and let the actual time taken
be y hours.

Distance covered = xy km.

If the speed is increased by 6 km/h, then time of journey is reduced by 4

hours, i.e., when speed is (x + 6) km/h, time of journey is (y - 4) hours.
1
- Distance covered = (x + 6)(y - 4)
⇒ xy = (x + 6)(y - 4)
⇒ -4x + 6y - 24 = 0 ...(i)

Similarly,
xy = (x - 6)(y + 6)
⇒ -6x - 36 = 0 ...(ii)

Solving equations (i) and (ii), we get:

x = 30 and y = 24 1

- Distance covered = (30 × 24) km = 720 km.

Hence, the length of the journey is 720 km.

OR

Sameer had some chocolates, and he divided them into two lots A and
B. He sold the first lot at the rate of ₹2 for 3 chocolates and the second
lot at the rate of ₹1 per chocolate, and got a total of ₹400. If he had sold
the first lot at the rate of ₹1 per chocolate, and the second lot at the rate
of ₹4 for 5 chocolates, his total collection would have been ₹460. Find
the total number of chocolates he had.

Solution :

Let the number of chocolates in Lot A be x and the number of

chocolates in Lot B be y.

Total number of chocolates = x + y. .5

According to the question, .5

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 Price of 1 chocolate = 2/3
So for x chocolates = x × (2/3).

and price of y chocolates at the rate of ₹1 per chocolate = ₹y.

∴ By the given condition, 1
2/3 x + y = 400
⇒ 2x + 3y = 1200 ...(i)

Similarly,
x + 4/5 y = 460 1
⇒ 5x + 4y = 2300 ...(ii)

Solving equation (i) and (ii), we get:

x = 300 and y = 200

∴ Total number of chocolates = 300 + 200 = 500

Hence, Sameer had 500 chocolates.

29 27 There are two identical solid cubical boxes of side 7 cm. From the top
face of the first cube, a hemisphere of diameter equal to the side of the
cube is scooped out. This hemisphere is inverted and placed on the top
of the second cube's top surface to form a dome. Find:
(A) The ratio of the total surface area of the two new solids formed

(B) The volume of each new solid formed.

Solution :
(A) Here:
Side of cube a = 7 cm
Radius of Hemisphere r = 7/2 cm

Total surface area of solid 1:

= Total area of cube + Curved surface area of hemisphere – Base area
of hemisphere
= 6a² + 2πr² - πr²

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 = 6a² + πr²
= 6 × 7² + (22/7) × (7/2)²
= 6 × 49 + (22/7) × (7/2) × (7/2)
= 294 + 11 × 7/2
.5
= 294 + 38.5
= 332.5 cm²

Total surface area of solid 2:

= 332.5 cm² .5

Since total surface area of both the solids are 332.5 cm²:
Ratio of their surface area:
= 332.5 : 332.5 = 1:1
(B) Given: .5

Side of cube a = 7 cm
Volume of cube:
= a³ = 7³
= 7 × 7 × 7 = 343 cm³
Radius of Hemisphere:
r = 7/2 cm
Volume of Hemisphere:
= 2/3 πr³
.5
= 2/3 × 22/7 × (7/2)³
= 2/3 × 22/7 × 7 × 7/2 × 7/2
= 539 / 6 = 89.83 cm³
Thus:
Volume of solid 1 = Volume of cube – Volume of hemisphere
= 343 - 89.83 = 253.17 cm³
.5
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 Volume of solid 2 = Volume of cube + Volume of hemisphere
= 343 + 89.83 = 432.83 cm3

.5
30 28

Taking LHS, we have

= 1 + tan θ + cot θ
1
= R.H.S.
– Hence, proved.

OR

Taking L.H.S. and rationalizing the numerator and denominator with

their respective conjugates, we get

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 1

= 2 cosec θ = R.H.S. Hence, proved.

31 29 In the figure, XY and X'Y' are two parallel tangents to a circle with
center O and another tangent AB with point of contact C intersecting
XY at A and X'Y' at B. Then prove that ∠AOB = 90°.

Solution :

Join OC
In ΔOPA and ΔOCA:
OP = OC [radii of the same circle]
1
PA = CA [length of two tangents from an external point]

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 AO = AO [Common] 1
Therefore, ΔOPA ≅ ΔOCA [By SSS congruency criterion]
Hence, ∠1 = ∠2 [CPCT] 1
Similarly, ∠3 = ∠4
∠PAB + ∠QBA = 180° [co-interior angles are supplementary as XY ||
XY]
2∠2 + 2∠4 = 180°
⇒ ∠2 + ∠4 = 90° ...(i)
∴ ∠2 + ∠4 + ∠AOB = 180° [Angle sum property of Δ]
Using (i), we get,
∠AOB = 90
SECTION D
Section D has 4 questions carrying 05 marks each
32 34 Sum of the first 14 terms of an A.P. is 1505, and its first term is 10. Find
its 25th term.

Solution

Given,
The first term of the A.P is 1505 and
S14 = 1505
We know that the sum of the first n terms is 1
Sn = n/2(2a + (n − 1)d)
1
So,
S14 = 14/2(2(10) + (14 − 1)d) = 1505
7(20 + 13d) = 1505
20 + 13d = 215
1
13d = 215 – 20
d = 195/13
d =15
2
Thus, the 25th term is given by
a25 = 10 + (25 -1)15
= 10 + (24)15
= 10 + 360
= 370
Therefore, the 25th term of the A.P is 370

SET A-2

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 In an A.P., the first term is 22, the nth term is -11, and the sum of the
first n term is 66. Find n and d, the common difference.

Solution:

Given,
The first term of the A.P (a) = 22 1
The nth term of the A.P (l) = -11
And the sum of all the terms Sn = 66
Let the common difference of the A.P. be d.
So, finding the number of terms by
66 = (n/2)[22 + (−11)]
66 = (n/2)[22 − 11]
(66)(2) = n(11)
6×2=n 1
n = 12
Now, to find d,
2
We know that, l = a + (n – 1)d
– 11 = 22 + (12 – 1)d
-11 = 22 + 11d
11d = – 33
d=–3
Hence, the number of terms is n = 12 and the common difference d = -3 1

33 35 (a) State and prove Basic Proportionality Theorem.

𝐴𝐷 𝐴𝐸
(b) In the fig., ∠D = ∠E and 𝐷𝐵 = 𝐸𝐶 . Prove that ∆BAC is an isosceles
triangle.

Solution : 3
(a ) Proof of theorem
(b) Here, AD/DB=AE/EC [Given]
⇒ DE || BC

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 [By converse of Basic Proportionality Theorem]
Now, ∠D = ∠B [Corresponding angle] 2
∠E = ∠C
But ∠D = ∠E [Given]
Hence ∠B = ∠C
∴ AB = AC
[Sides opp. to equal angles of a ∆ are equal]
∴ ∆BAC is an isosceles ∆.
34 33 A bird is sitting on the top of a 80 m high tree. From a point on the
ground, the angle of elevation of the bird is 45°. The bird flies away
horizontally in such a way that it remained at a constant height from the
ground. After 2 seconds, the angle of elevation of the bird from the
same point is 30°. Find the speed of flying of the bird.
(Take √3 =1.732)
Answer:
Let P and Q be the two positions of the bird, and let A be the point of
observation. Let ABC be the horizontal line through A.

Given: The angles of elevations ∠PAB = 45° and

∠QAB = 30°, respectively. 1
∴ ∠PAB = 45° and ∠QAB = 30°
Also, PB = 80 m
In ∆ABP, we have tan 45° = BPAB
⇒ 1 = 80AB 1
⇒ AB = 80 m
In ∆ACQ, we have tan 30° = CQAC
⇒ 13√=80AC
⇒ AC = 80 √3 m 1
∴ PQ = BC = AC – AB
= 80 √3 – 80 = 80(√3 – 1)
So, the bird covers 80 (√3 – 1) m in 2 s.
Thus, speed of the bird 1
= Distance /Time =80(3√−1)/2 m/s
= 40(1.732-1)
29.28m/s

OR
A moving boat is observed from the top of a 150 m high cliff moving
away from the cliff. The angle of depression of the boat changes from
60° to 45° in 2 minutes. Find the speed of the boat in m/h.
Answer:

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 Let C & D be two positions of the boat,& AB be the cliff & let speed of
boat be xm/ min. 1

Let BC = y
∴ CD = 2x (∵ Distance = speed × time)
In ∆ABC 150y = tan 60° 1
y ⇒ 1503√ = 50√3
In ∆ABD 150y+2x = tan 45° 1
⇒ 150 = 50√3 + 2x
⇒ x = 25(3 – √3) 1
∴ Speed = 25(3 – √3) m/min
= 1500(3 – √3) m/hr

35 32 A survey regarding the heights (in cm) of 51 girls of Class X of a school

was conducted and the following data were obtained:

Height (in cm) Number of girls

Less than 140 4

Less than 145 11

Less than 150 29

Less than 155 40

Less than 160 46

Less than 165 51 1

Find the median height.

Solution:

Class Intervals f c. f.

135-140 4 4
140-145 7 11

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 145-150 18 29

150-155 11 40
2
155-160 6 46

160-165 5 51

Now n = 51. So, n/2 = 51/2 =25.5

This observation lies in class 145 – 150.
Then, l (the lower limit) = 145,
cf (the cumulative frequency of the class preceding 145 – 150) = 11,
f (the frequency of the median class 145 – 150) = 18,
h (the class size) = 5. 2
Using the formula,
Median=l+(n/2−cf/f)×h
we have Median
=145+(25.5−1118)×5
= 145 + 72.5/18 = 149.03.
So, the median height of the girls is 149.03 cm. 1
OR

The mean of the following frequency distribution is 62.8 and the sum of
all frequencies is 50. Compute the missing frequencies f1 and f2.
Class 0-20 20-40 40-60 60-80 80-100 100-120
Frequency 5 f1 10 f2 7 8

Answer:

Now 50 = 5 + f1 + 10 + f2 + 7 + 8
⇒ 50 = 30 + f1 + f2
⇒ f1 + f2 = 20 ……….(i)
Also, Mean = Σfixi/Σfi 2
⇒ 62.8 = 2060+30f1+70f250
3140 = 2060 + 30f1 + 70f2
3f1 + 7f2 = 108 1

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 Solving (i) and (ii), we get
f1 = 8 and f2 = 12

Case-Study based Questions

SECTION E
Section E has 3 case based integrated units of assessment (04 marks
each) with sub-parts of the values of 1, 1 and 2 marks each respectively.
36 38 A quilt maker has a rectangular quilt measuring 12units by 8 units.He
wants to add border to it as shown in the fig.He has 64 sq. units of fabric
for the border.
Based on this information answer the following

(a) If x and 2x are the widths of the border as shown, frame a

quadratic equation using the total area enclosed by the new quilt
(with the border).
(b) Find the measures of the new quilt (with the border).
(c) If the roots of the equation 3𝑘𝑥(𝑥 − 2) + 2 = 0 are real and equal
then find the value(s) of 𝑘 .
OR
(c) Find the discriminant of the quadratic equation (2x-7)2 = 2x+ 3
1
Solutions : 1
(a) 8𝑥 2 + 56𝑥 + 96 2
(b) 16 units and 10 units .
(c) 2/3 or 41
37 36 On the sports day , a volley ball match was organised between two
sections of a class X . The position of the players of both the teams have
been shown.

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 Position of Player of Team A Position of Player of Team B 1
D(6, 8) .P(9, 8) . S(13, 8) 1

NET
. A(2, 7) . R(11, 5) 2
. C(4,4)
. T(13, 3)
. B(2, 3) . E(6, 3) . Q(9, 2)

Based on the above positions ,answer the following questions .

(a) What is the distance between the players at points A and R ?
(b) If NET is in the middle of D and P and point X is on the net such
that D,X and P are collinear ,then write the co-ordinates of X
(c) Find whether the points B,E and T are on the same straight line
,show with working.
OR
(c) Find the centroid of the triangle formed by the points A,B and C
.
Answers :
(a) √85 units.
15
(b) ( 2 , 8)
8 14
(c) Yes or ( 3 , )
3

38 37 In an annual day function of a school, the organizers wanted to give a

cash prize along with a memento to their best students. Each memento is
made as shown in the figure and its base ABCD is shown from the front
side. The rate of silver plating is 20 per cm2 .

Based on the above information answer the following questions:

(a) What is the area of the quadrant ODCO?
(b) Find the area of ∆AOB.
(c) What is the total cost of silver plating the shaded part ABCD?
OR
(c) What is the length of arc CD ? 1
Solutions: 1
a) 38.5 cm2 2
b) 50 cm2
c) Rs 230 Or 11 cm

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