Class X

MatheMatiCs
hslC (2017 - 2024)
Chapter wise Questions

Emanuel Lalthlengliana
Hmarveng Secondary School
Kolasib District: Kolasib
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 Chapter - 1
EXERCISE 1
1. A motorcycle was sold by a shopkeeper for a cash down payment of ₹ 34,000 along with two equal
annual instalments of ₹ 12,000 each. If the rate of interest charged was 25% per annum compounded
annually, find the cash price of the motorcycle. (₹ 51,280) (HSLC 2017)
2. A loan has to be paid back in two equal annual instalments. If the rate of interest is 12% per annum
compounded annually, and each instalment is ₹ 39200, find the loan and total interest charged.
(₹ 66,250, ₹ 𝟏𝟐, 𝟏𝟓𝟎) (HSLC 2018)
3. The cash price of a scooter is ₹ 54,400. Mawia agrees to pay ₹ 20,000 in cash followed by two equal
annual instalments. If the dealer charges interest of 15% per annum compounded annually, find the
value of each instalment. (₹ 21,160) (HSLC 2019)
4. A television is sold for ₹ 3,500 cash down payment along with two equal yearly instalments of
₹6,050 each. The dealer charges interest at 10% per annum compounded annually under the
instalment plan. Find the cash price of the television. (₹ 14,000) (HSLC 2020)
5. Mawia borrowed ₹ 7950 at 12% per annum compounded annually. If he pays it back in two equal
annual instalments, calculate the value of each instalment. (₹ 4,704) (HSLC 2021)
6. The cash price of a washing machine is ` 15,000. Mawia agrees to pay ` 2,000 in cash followed by
two equal half-yearly instalments. If the rate of interest charged be 16% p.a. compounded half
yearly, find the value of each instalment. (₹ 7,290) (HSLC 2022)
7. A loan has to be paid in two equal annual instalments. If the rate of interest is 15% per annum,
compounded annually and each instalment is ` 2,645, find the loan and total interest charged.
(₹ 4,300, ₹ 990) (HSLC 2023)
8. A lady purchased a mobile phone by paying ₹ 13,800 as cash down payment and the
balance in two equal annual instalments of ₹ 4410 each. If the interest charged under the instalment
plan is 5% p.a. compounded annually, find the cash price of the mobile phone.
(₹ 22,000) (HSLC 2024)
Chapter 2
Exercise 2.1
1. Liana completes a journey in 10 hours. He travels first half of the journey at the rate of 21 km/h and the
second half at the rate of 24 km/h. Find the total distance of the journey in kilometres.
(𝟐𝟐𝟒 km) (HSLC 2020)
2. Savanah travelled a distance of 61 km in 9 hrs. She travelled partly on foot at 4 km/hr and partly on
bicycle at 9 km/hr. What is the distance travelled on foot? (16 km) (HSLC 2023)
Exercise 2.2
1. A can do a piece of work in 25 days and B can finish the same work in 20 days. They worked together for
5 days and A leaves. In how many days will B finish the remaining work?
(𝟏𝟏 days) (HSLC 2017)
2. Two pipes A and B can fill a cistern in 15 minutes and 20 minutes respectively. Both the pipes are
opened together but after 4 minutes pipe B is closed. How much time will A take to fill the remaining
part of the cistern? (𝟖 𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐭𝐞𝐬) (HSLC 2018)
3. A and B can finish a piece of work in 4 days and 6 days respectively. B started the work and worked at it
for 1 day. He was then joined by A. Find the total time taken to finish the work.
(3 days) (HSLC 2019)
4. Mawia and Enga working together take 15 days to complete a piece of work. If Mawia alone can do this
work in 20 days, how long would Enga take to complete the same work?
(60 days) (HSLC 2021)
5. A and B can do a piece of work in 12 days, B and C in 15 days, while A and C can finish
in 20 days. In how many days will A alone finish the work?
(3 days) (HSLC 2022)
6. A and B can finish a piece of work in 18 days; B and C in 24 days while A and C in 3 days. In how
𝟏𝟗
many days can A alone finish the work? (𝟓 𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐬) (HSLC 2024)
𝟐𝟓
Multiple ChoiCe Questions

1. The sum of the present values (or the principals) of all instalments is equal to −
(i) Amount (ii) Interest
(iii) Sum borrowed (iv) Instalments (HSLC 2017)
2. A Radio is available for ₹ 2500 cash or ₹ 1000 cash down payment along with two equal annual
instalments of ₹ 800 each, then the total interest charged is −
(i) ₹ 170 (ii) ₹ 150
(iii) ₹ 100 (iv) ₹ 250 (HSLC 2018)
3. An article costs ₹ 10,000. It is purchased in two annual instalments of ₹ 6,000 each. The total interest
charged is
(i) ₹ 16,000 (ii) ₹ 6,000
(iii) ₹ 4,000 (iv) ₹ 2,000 (HSLC 2020)
4. The sum to be paid in cash under an instalment plan at the time of purchase of an article is called −
(i) cash price (iii) cash down payment
(iii) instalment (iv) principal (HSLC 2023)
5. The sum of the present values (or the principals) of all instalments is equal to −
(i) Instalments (ii) Amount
(iii) Interest (iv) Sum borrowed (HSLC 2024)
6. A speed of 54 km/hr equals –
(i) 15 m/s (ii) 16 m/s
(iii) 5 m/s (iv) 1 m/s (HSLC 2017)
7. A speed of 6 m/s is equal to –
(i) 15.4 km/hr (ii) 16.5 km/hr
(iii) 21.6 km/hr (iv) 22.5 km/hr (HSLC 2018)
8. A speed of 36 km/hr is equal to −
(i) 5 m/sec (ii) 10 m/sec
(iii) 18 m/sec (iv) 20 m/sec (HSLC 2019)
9. A thunder-cloud is at a distance of 3.3 km. If the sound of the thundercloud follows
the flash after 10 seconds, find the speed at which sound travels.
(i) 110 m/sec (ii) 220 m/sec
(iii) 330 m/sec (iv) 350 m/sec (HSLC 2019)
10. A train running at a speed of 90 km/hr passes a pole on the platform in 18 seconds.
The length of the train is
(i) 500 m (ii) 450 m
(iii) 625 m (iv) 650 m (HSLC 2020)
11. A speed of 40 m/s is same as −
(i) 36 km/hr (ii) 48 km/hr
(iii) 72 km/hr (iv) 144 km/hr (HSLC 2021)
12. A speed of 9 km/hr is the same as −
(i) 2 m/s (ii) 2.5 m/s
(iii) 4 m/s (iv) 4.5 m/s (HSLC 2022)
13. Kunga covers 15 km in 3 hours, the distance covered by him in 8 hours is –
(i) 28 km (ii) 45 km
(iii) 40 km (iv) 120 km (HSLC 2023)
14. A speed of 90 m/sec is equal to −
(i) 25 km/hr (ii) 324 km/hr
(iii) 45 km/hr (iv) 180 km/hr (HSLC 2024)
15. A and B can do a piece of work in 10 days, B and C in 15 days, C and A in 30 days. In how many
days can they do it all working together?
(i) 10 days (ii) 11 days
(iii) 15 days (iv) 18 days (HSLC 2017)
16. A man can do a piece of work in 6 days which he can complete in 4 days when his friend helps him.
His friend can complete the work alone in −
1
(i) 12 days (ii) days
12
(iii) 6 days (iv) 4 days (HSLC 2018)
17. Pipe A can fill an empty tank in 10 hours and pipe B can empty the full tank in 12 hours. If both
pipes are opened together in an empty tank, time taken to fill the empty tank is −
(i) 30 hours (ii) 40 hours
(iii) 50 hours (iv) 60 hours (HSLC 2019)
18. A and B together can do a piece of work ‘n’ days while B alone can finish it in ‘m’ days. Work done
by A in 1 day is −
𝒎−𝒏 𝑛−𝑚
(i) (ii)
𝒎𝒏 𝑚𝑛
𝑚𝑛 𝑚𝑛
(iii) (iv) (HSLC 2020)
𝑚+𝑛 𝑚−𝑛
19. A can do a piece of work in 2 days. B can do it in 3 days and C in 6 days. If they all work together,
the time taken to finish the work is −
(i) 1 day (ii) 2 days
(iii) 3 days (iv) 4 days (HSLC 2021)
20. A can do a piece of work in 15 days. He works for 5 days. Then, the fraction of the work that is left is
−
1 𝟐
(i) (ii)
3 𝟑
1 2
(iii) (iv) (HSLC 2021)
15 15
21. A and B can do a piece of work in 6 days. A alone can do it in 10 days. What time will B require to
do it alone?
(i) 30 days (ii) 25 days
(iii) 15 days (iv) 16 days (HSLC 2022)
22. A and B together can do a piece of work in 12 days, while B alone can finish it in 30 days. The work
done by A in one day is −
𝟏 1
(i) (ii)
𝟐𝟎 12
1 1
(iii) (iv) (HSLC 2022)
30 60
23. Mawii can do a piece of work in 10 days which Liani can do in 15 days. The time taken by them,
working together on it, is −
1
(i) 6 days (ii) days
6
(iii) 30 days (iv) 25 days (HSLC 2023)
24. A and B can do a piece of work in 4 days. A alone can do it in 6 days. Time taken by B alone to finish
is −
(i) 8 days (ii) 10 days
(iii) 12 days (iv) 14 days (HSLC 2024)
Chapter 3
Exercise 3.1
3 2
1. If the remainder when 𝑥 + 2𝑥 + 𝑘𝑥 + 3 is divided by (𝑥 − 3) is 21, find the value of k.
(𝒌 = −𝟗) (HSLC 2023)
Exercise 3.2
1. Find the HCF and LCM of the following - (HSLC 2017)
3 2 4
𝑓(𝑥) = 2𝑥 − 5𝑥 − 3𝑥 and 𝑔(𝑥) = 𝑥 − 27𝑥
{HCF = 𝒙(𝒙 − 𝟑), LCM = 𝒙(𝒙 − 𝟑)(𝟐𝒙 + 𝟏)(𝒙𝟐 + 𝟑𝒙 + 𝟗)}
2. Find the HCF and LCM of the following: (HSLC 2018)
3 2 4
𝑓(𝑥) = 40(2𝑥 − 5𝑥 − 3𝑥) and 𝑔(𝑥) = 35(𝑥 − 27𝑥)
{HCF = 𝟓𝒙(𝒙 − 𝟑), 𝐋𝐂𝐌 = 280𝒙(𝒙 − 𝟑)(𝟐𝒙 + 𝟏)(𝒙𝟐 + 𝟑𝒙 + 𝟗)}
3. Find the HCF and LCM of the following: (HSLC 2019)
4 3 2
𝑓(𝑥) = 16(𝑥 + 64𝑥) and 𝑔(𝑥) = 24(𝑥 + 9𝑥 + 20𝑥)
{HCF = 𝟖𝒙(𝒙 + 𝟒), 𝐋𝐂𝐌 = 𝟒𝟖𝒙(𝒙 + 𝟒)(𝒙 + 𝟓)(𝒙𝟐 − 𝟒𝒙 + 𝟏𝟔)}
4. Find the HCF and LCM of the following polynomials: (HSLC 2020)
3 2 4
𝑓(𝑥) = 40(2𝑥 − 5𝑥 − 3𝑥) and 𝑔(𝑥) = 35(𝑥 − 27𝑥)
{HCF = 𝟓𝒙(𝒙 − 𝟑), 𝐋𝐂𝐌 = 𝟐𝟖𝟎𝒙(𝒙 − 𝟑)(𝟐𝒙 + 𝟏)(𝒙𝟐 + 𝟑𝒙 + 𝟗)}
5. Find the HCF and LCM of 2𝑥 2 − 5𝑥 − 3 and 𝑥 4 − 27𝑥 (HSLC 2021)
𝟐
{HCF = 𝒙(𝒙 − 𝟑), 𝐋𝐂𝐌 = 𝒙(𝒙 − 𝟑)(𝟐𝒙 + 𝟏)(𝒙 + 𝟑𝒙 + 𝟗)}
6. Find the HCF and LCM of the polynomials 3𝑥 3 − 24 and 2𝑥 2 − 𝑥 − 6. (HSLC 2022)
{HCF = (𝒙 − 𝟐), 𝐋𝐂𝐌 = 𝟑(𝒙 − 𝟐)(𝟐𝒙 + 𝟑)(𝒙𝟐 + 𝟐𝒙 + 𝟒)}
7. Find the HCF and LCM of the polynomials 6(𝑥 2 + 6𝑥 + 8) and 2𝑥 2 − 32. (HSLC 2023)
{ 𝐇𝐂𝐅 = 𝟐(𝒙 + 𝟒)𝐋𝐂𝐌 = 𝟔(𝒙 + 𝟒)(𝒙 + 𝟐)(𝒙 − 𝟒)}
8. Find the HCF and LCM of: 2𝑥 2 + 14𝑥 + 24 and 𝑥 2 − 9 (HSLC 2024)
{HCF = (𝒙 + 𝟑), 𝐋𝐂𝐌 = 𝟐(𝒙 + 𝟑)(𝒙 − 𝟑)(𝒙 + 𝟒)}
Exercise 3.3
(𝑥 2 +7𝑥+12) (𝒙+𝟒)
1. Reduce (𝑥 2−6𝑥−27) to its lowest term. {(𝒙−𝟗)} (HSLC 2017)
(𝑥 2 −4) (𝑥+2) (𝒙−𝟐)
2. Simplify: (𝑥 2 +𝑥−6)
÷ (𝑥−2) {(𝒙+𝟑)} (HSLC 2018)
7𝑥 3 𝟒
3. What should be subtracted from 𝑥 2 +𝑥−12 to get 𝑥−3? {(𝒙+𝟒)} (HSLC 2019)
(𝑥 2 −5𝑥+6) (𝑥−3)
4. Simplify: (𝑥 2 +3𝑥−10)
÷ (𝑥 2 +8𝑥+15) {(𝒙 + 𝟑)} (HSLC 2020)
6 18 𝟏𝟐
5. What should be added to (𝑥+1)(𝑥+2) to obtain 𝑥 2 +𝑥−2 ? {(𝒙𝟐 −𝟏)} (HSLC 2021)
3𝑥 2 −27 𝟑(𝒙+𝟑)
6. Reduce 2𝑥 2 −5𝑥−3 to the lowest term. { } (HSLC 2022)
(𝟐𝒙+𝟏)
7𝑥 4 𝟑
7. What should be subtracted from 𝑥 2 +𝑥−12 so as to get 𝑥+4? {(𝒙−𝟑)} (HSLC 2024)

Multiple ChoiCe Questions

1. The zeroes of the polynomial, 𝑥 2 + 7𝑥 + 10 are −
(i) 1 and 6 (ii) 2 and 5
(iii) −1 and −6 (iv) −2 and −5 (HSLC 2018)
2. A quadratic polynomial, the sum and product of whose zeroes are 3 and −10 respectively is −
(i) 𝑥 2 + 3𝑥 + 10 (ii) 𝑥 2 + 3𝑥 − 10
(iii) 𝒙𝟐 − 𝟑𝒙 − 𝟏𝟎 (iv) 𝑥 2 − 3𝑥 + 10 (HSLC 2019)
2
3. If one zero of the polynomial 𝑥 + 3𝑥 + 𝑘 is 2, then the value of k is
(i) 10 (ii) 5
(iii) −5 (iv) −𝟏𝟎
4. A quadratic polynomial, the sum and product of whose zeroes are 3 and 10 is −
(i) 𝑥 2 + 3𝑥 − 10 (ii) 𝒙𝟐 − 𝟑𝒙 + 𝟏𝟎
(iii) 𝑥 2 − 3𝑥 − 10 (iv) 𝑥 2 + 3𝑥 + 10 (HSLC 2021)
2
5. If α and β are the zeroes of 𝑝(𝑥) = 𝑎𝑥 + 𝑏𝑥 + 𝑐 (𝑎 ≠ 0), then 𝛼 + 𝛽 is −
𝒃 𝑎
(i) −𝒂 (ii) −𝑏
𝑏 𝑎
(iii) (iv) (HSLC 2022)
𝑎 𝑏
6. The zeroes of the polynomial 𝑥 2 − 2𝑥 − 8 are −
(i) 4 and −𝟐 (ii) −4 and 2
(iii) 4 and 2 (iv) −4 and −2 (HSLC 2023)
2
7. The zeroes of the quadratic polynomial 6𝑥 − 7𝑥 − 3 are −
−𝟏 𝟑 1 −3
(i) and 𝟐 (ii) and
𝟑 3 2
2 −2
(iii) −3 and 3 (iv) 3 and (HSLC 2024)
3
𝑥−1
8. The multiplicative inverse of is −
𝑥+5
𝑥−1 𝒙+𝟓
(i) (ii)
𝑥+5 𝒙−𝟏
−(𝑥−1) −(𝑥+5)
(iii) (iv) (HSLC 2017)
𝑥+5 𝑥−1
𝑥 2 −4
9. The expression in its simpliest form is
𝑥 3 −8
𝑥−2 𝑥−2
(i) (ii)
𝑥 2 −2𝑥+4 𝑥 2 +2𝑥+4
𝒙+𝟐 𝑥+2
(iii) (iv) (HSLC 2020)
𝒙𝟐 +𝟐𝒙+𝟒 𝑥 2 −2𝑥+4
3𝑥+6
10. The expression 𝑥 2 −4 in its simplest form is −
𝑥+2 𝑥−2
(i) (ii)
𝑥−2 𝑥+2
𝟑 3
(iii) (iv) (HSLC 2021)
𝒙−𝟐 𝑥+2
𝑥+3
11. The additive inverse of is −
𝑥−7
𝑥−3 𝑥−7
(i) (ii)
𝑥−7 𝑥+3
𝑥+3 𝒙+𝟑
(iii) (iv) − (HSLC 2022)
𝑥+7 𝒙−𝟕
𝑥 2 +7𝑥+12
12. The expression 𝑥 2 −6𝑥−27 in its lowest term is −
𝑥+4 𝑥−4
(i) (ii)
𝑥−3 𝑥+3
𝒙+𝟒 𝑥−4
(iii) (iv) (HSLC 2023)
𝒙−𝟗 𝑥+9
𝑥+1
13. The multiplicative inverse of is −
𝑥−1
𝑥+1 −𝑥+1
(i) (ii)
−𝑥+1 −𝑥−1
−𝑥+1 𝒙−𝟏
(iii) (iv) (HSLC 2024)
𝑥−1 𝒙+𝟏
 Chapter 4
Exercise 4.1
1. Solve the following system of linear equations graphically: (HSLC 2017)
x + 3y = 6, 2x – 3y = 12
Also find the area bounded by these lines and the y – axis. (𝒙 = 𝟔, 𝒚 = 𝟎, 18 sq. units)
2. Solve the following system of equations graphically: (HSLC 2018)
2𝑥 + 3𝑦 = 8 and 𝑥 − 2𝑦 = −3
Also, find the coordinate of the points where the lines intersect the x-axis.
{𝒙 = 𝟏, 𝒚 = 𝟐, (−𝟑, 𝟎) and (𝟒, 𝟎)}
3. Solve the following system of linear equations graphically: (HSLC 2019)
3𝑥 + 2𝑦 = 4
2𝑥 − 3𝑦 = 7
Shade the region bounded by these lines and the y-axis. (𝒙 = 𝟐, 𝒚 = −𝟏)
4. Solve the following system of linear equations graphically: (HSLC 2020)
2x + y – 6 = 0
2x – y + 2 = 0
Also find the area bounded by these lines and the x – axis.
(𝒙 = 𝟏, 𝒚 = 𝟒, 𝟖 𝐬𝐪. 𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐬)
5. Solve the following system of linear equations graphically: (HSLC 2021)
x–y=1
2x + 3y = 12
Calculate the area of a triangle bounded by these lines and the x – axis.
(𝒙 = 𝟑, 𝒚 = 𝟐, 𝟓 sq. units)
6. Solve the following system of linear equations graphically: (HSLC 2022)
x + 2y = 5 and 2x − 3y = −4
Shade the region bounded by these lines and the x – axis. (𝒙 = 𝟏, 𝒚 = 𝟐)
7. Solve the following system of linear equations graphically: (HSLC 2023)
2x + 3y = 8 and x − 2y + 3 = 0
Also find the points where the lines meet x – axis. {𝒙 = 𝟏, 𝒚 = 𝟐, (−𝟑, 𝟎) and (𝟒, 𝟎)}
8. Solve the system of linear equations graphically: (HSLC 2024)
x − 3y = 4, 2x + y = −6
Also find the vertices of the triangle formed by these lines and the x – axis.
{𝒙 = −𝟐, 𝒚 = −𝟐, (−𝟑, 𝟎), (−𝟐, −𝟐) and (𝟒, 𝟎)}
Multiple ChoiCe Questions
1. In a two digits number, if ‘a’ is the digit in the unit’s place and ‘b’ in the ten’s place, then the two-digit
number must be −
(i) 𝑎𝑏 (ii) 10𝑎𝑏
(iii) 10𝑎 + 𝑏 (iv) 𝟏𝟎𝒃 + 𝒂 (HSLC 2017)
2. The value of k for which the system of equations 3𝑥 + 7𝑦 = 0, 𝑘𝑥 + 21𝑦 = 0 has a non-zero solution
is −
(i) 7 (ii) 8
(iii) 9 (iv) 10 (HSLC 2018)
3. For what value of k, will the system of equations 𝑘𝑥 + 2𝑦 = 5, and 3𝑥 − 4𝑦 = 10 have no solution?
𝟑 1
(i) −𝟐 (ii) −2
1
(iii) (iv) 1 (HSLC 2019)
2
4. The equations 3𝑥 − 𝑦 + 9 = 0 and 6𝑥 − 𝑘𝑦 + 18 = 0 represent coincident lines. Then, the value of
k is
1 1
(i) (ii) −2
2
(iii) 𝟐 (iv) −2 (HSLC 2020)

Chapter 5
Exercise 5.1
𝟑
1. Solve: 2𝑥 2 − 9𝑥 + 9 = 0 (𝟑 𝐨𝐫 𝟐) (HSLC 2017)
1 1 6
2. Solve: − 𝑥+5 = 7 , 𝑥 ≠ 1, −5 (−𝟔 𝐨𝐫 𝟐) (HSLC 2017)
𝑥−1
2 𝟐
3. Solve: 3𝑥 + 10𝑥 − 8 = 0 (−𝟒 or 𝟑) (HSLC 2019)
𝑥 𝑥+1 34 −𝟓 𝟑
4. Solve: + = 15 ( 𝟐 𝐨𝐫 𝟐) (HSLC 2020)
𝑥+1 𝑥
−𝟐 𝟏
5. Solve: 6𝑥 2 + 𝑥 − 2 = 0 ( 𝟑 𝐨𝐫 𝟐) (HSLC 2021)
6. Find the roots of the quadratic equation 4𝑥 2 + 4√3𝑥 + 3 = 0.
−√𝟑 −√𝟑
( 𝐚𝐧𝐝 ) (HSLC 2023)
𝟐 𝟐
Exercise 5.3
1. Find the value of ‘k’ for which the quadratic equation 2𝑥 2 − 4𝑘𝑥 + 𝑘 = 0 has real and equal roots.
𝟏
(𝒌 = 𝟎 𝐨𝐫 𝟐) (HSLC 2018)
2. Find the value of ‘k’ for which the roots of 9𝑥 2 + 8𝑘𝑥 + 16 = 0 are real and equal.
(3) (HSLC 2022)
2
3. Find the value of ‘k’ for which the roots of the quadratic equation: 𝑘𝑥 − 2𝑘𝑥 + 6 = 0 are real and
equal. (𝟎 𝐨𝐫 𝟔) (HSLC 2024)
Exercise 5.4
1
1. The sum of two numbers is 18. The sum of their reciprocals is 4. Find the numbers.
(6 & 12) (HSLC 2018)
2. The diagonal of a rectangular field is 60 m more than the shorter side. If the longer side is 30 m more
than the shorter side, find the length and breadth of the field. (90 m & 120 m) (HSLC 2019)
Multiple ChoiCe Questions
2
1. The roots of the equation 𝑥 + 𝑝𝑥 + 𝑞 = 0 are equal if −
(i) 𝑝2 = 2𝑞 (ii) 𝑝2 = −2𝑞
(iii) 𝒑𝟐 = 𝟒𝒒 (iv) 𝑝2 = −4𝑞 (HSLC 2017)
2. In a quadratic equation, when discriminant 𝐷 < 0, the nature of the roots is −
(i) Real and equal (ii) No real roots
(iii) Real and unequal (iv) None of these (HSLC 2018)
1 7
3. If 2 is a root of the equation 𝑥 2 + 𝑘𝑥 − 4 = 0, then the value of k is −
(i) 4 (ii) 3
2
(iii) 1 (iv) −3 (HSLC 2019)
4. The value of k for which the quadratic equation 𝑘 2 𝑥 2 − 2(2𝑘 − 1)𝑥 + 4 = 0 has two equal roots is
1 𝟏
(i) (ii)
8 𝟒
1 1
(iii) (iv) (HSLC 2020)
3 2
2
5. The discriminant of the quadratic equation 2𝑥 − √5𝑥 + 1 = 0 is
(i) −𝟑 (ii) −2
(iii) 2 (iv) 3 (HSLC 2020)
6. If the equation 𝑘𝑥 2 − 6𝑥 + 1 = 0 has real and equal roots, then the value of k is –
(i) 1 (ii) 3
(iii) 6 (iv) 9 (HSLC 2021)
2
7. The discriminant of the quadratic equation 3√3𝑥 + 10𝑥 + √3 = 0 is −
(i) 8 (ii) 64
1
(iii) −√3 (iv) − 3√3 (HSLC 2022)
8. The quadratic equation 2𝑥 2 − 3𝑥 + 5 = 0 has −
(i) two equal real roots (ii) no real roots
(iii) two unequal real roots (iv) None of these (HSLC 2023)
2 2
9. In a quadratic equation, 𝑎𝑥 + 𝑏𝑥 + 𝑐 = 0 where 𝑎 ≠ 0, if 𝑏 − 4𝑎𝑐 < 0, then the quadratic
equation has −
(i) two distinct real roots (ii) two equal roots
(iii) no real roots (iv) three real roots (HSLC 2024)
Chapter 6
Exercise 6.2
1. Which term of the A.P. 6, 9, 12, 15, …… will be 48 more than its 23rd term?
(39th term) (HSLC 2017)
2. Which term of the AP 3, 8, 13, 18, …. Will be 55 more than its 20 term?
th

(31st term) (HSLC 2022)

3. The 7 term of an AP is 15 and 16 term is 12 more than the 10 term. Find the AP.
th th th

(3, 5, 7, 9, …….) (HSLC 2024)

Exercise 6.3
1. Find the sum of all natural numbers less than 100 which are divisible by 6.
(816) (HSLC 2018)
2. How many terms of the A.P. 21, 18, 15, …… must be added to get the sum 0?
(15) (HSLC 2019)
2 th
3. The sum of first ‘n’ terms of the A.P. is given by 𝑆𝑛 = (2𝑛 + 5𝑛). Find the 8 term of the A.P.
(35) (HSLC 2020)
th
4. Find the sum of the first 20 terms of an AP whose n term is given by 𝑎𝑛 = 2 − 3𝑛
(−590) (HSLC 2021)
5. Find the sum of the first hundred even natural numbers which are divisible by 5.
(50500) (HSLC 2023)
Multiple ChoiCe Questions

1. The 6th term from the end of an A.P. 17, 14, 11, …….. , −40 is −
(i) 25 (ii) −𝟐𝟓
(iii) 35 (iv) −35 (HSLC 2017)
2. If the common difference of an AP is 5, then the value of 𝑎19 − 𝑎14 is −
(i) 5 (ii) 20
(iii) 25 (iv) 30 (HSLC 2018)
th
3. Find the 20 term of the A.P. 4, 9, 14, ……..
(i) 66 (ii) 77
(iii) 88 (iv) 99 (HSLC 2019)
th
4. The n term of an A.P. is 6n + 2. The common difference is
(i) 11 (ii) 9
(iii) 6 (iv) 3 (HSLC 2020)
 5. The 11th term from the end of the AP 7, 13, 19, …… , 205 is −
(i) 133 (ii) 139
(iii) 145 (iv) 151 (HSLC 2021)
th
6. If the n term of an AP is 6n + 2, then the common difference is −
(i) 2 (ii) 4
(iii) 5 (iv) 6 (HSLC 2022)
th
7. The 10 term of an AP: 17, 14, 11, ……….. is −
(i) −𝟏𝟎 (ii) 10
(iii) −7 (iv) −40 (HSLC 2023)
8. If an AP is in an increasing order of magnitude and common difference is 4, then the difference
between 20th and 14th terms is −
(i) 22 (ii) 23
(iii) 24 (iv) 25 (HSLC 2024)
Chapter 7
Exercise 7.3
1. In a group of 65 people, 40 like tea, 10 like both tea and coffee. How many like
(i) Coffee (35) (ii) Coffee only and not tea (25) (HSLC 2020)
Multiple ChoiCe Questions
1. If 𝑋 ⊆ 𝑌 then 𝑋 − 𝑌 is equal to − (HSLC 2018)
(i) 𝑌−𝑋 (ii) 𝑋
(iii) 𝑌 (iv) ∅
2. If 𝐴 = {𝑎, 𝑏, 𝑐, 𝑑} and 𝐵 = {𝑏, 𝑐, 𝑓}, then 𝐵 − 𝐴 is − (HSLC 2019)
(i) {𝒇} (ii) {𝑑}
(iii) {𝑎} (iv) {𝑓, 𝑑}
3. If 𝐴 = {3, 6, 9} and 𝐵 = {3, 9, 13, 16}, then (HSLC 2020)
(i) 𝑨∩𝑩≠∅ (ii) 𝐴∩𝐵 =∅
(iii) 𝐴 ⊂ 𝐵 (iv) 𝐵⊂𝐴
4. If 𝐴 = {1, 2, 3, 4} and 𝐵 = {3, 4} then 𝐴 − 𝐵 is − (HSLC 2021)
(i) ∅ (ii) {𝟏, 𝟐}
(iii) {3, 4} (iv) {1, 2, 3, 4}
5. If A = {x : x is an odd integers} and B = {x : x is an even integers}, then 𝐴 ∩ 𝐵 is −
(i) {0} (ii) ∅ (HSLC 2022)
(iii) A (iv) B
6. If 𝐴 = {𝑎, 𝑏, 𝑐, 𝑑}, how many subsets are there in the power set of A? −
(i) 32 (ii) 24 (HSLC 2023)
(iii) 𝟏𝟔 (iv) 8
7. If 𝑥 ⊆ 𝑦, then 𝑥 − 𝑦 is equal to − (HSLC 2024)
(i) ∅ (ii) 𝑥
(iii) 𝑦 (iv) 𝑦−𝑥
8. If 𝑈 = {1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10}, 𝑋 = {1, 2, 3, 4} and 𝑌 = {2, 3, 6, 10} then, (𝑋 − 𝑌)′ is −
(HSLC 2017)
(i) {1, 4} (ii) {2, 3}
(iii) {6, 10} (iv) {𝟐, 𝟑, 𝟓, 𝟔, 𝟕, 𝟖, 𝟗, 𝟏𝟎}
9. In the given figure, A and B are two sets. The shaded portion represents −
A B (HSLC 2017)
(i) 𝐴−𝐵 (ii) 𝑩−𝑨
(iii) 𝐴 ∪ 𝐵 (iv) 𝐴∩𝐵
 10. In the given figure, (𝑋 ∩ 𝑌)′ is – (HSLC 2018)
U X Y
(i) {e, g} (ii) {d, f}
a e
(iii) {𝑎, 𝑏, 𝑐} (iv) {𝒂, 𝒃, 𝒄, 𝒅, 𝒇} b
d
g f
c

11. In the given figure, A and B ae two sets. The shaded portion represents –
(HSLC 2019)
(i) 𝐴∪𝐵 (ii) 𝐴∩𝐵 U A B

(iii) (𝑨 ∪ 𝑩)′ (iv) (𝐴 ∩ 𝐵)′

12. In the given figure, A and B are two sets. The shaded (HSLC 2021)
portion represents − U A B
(i) 𝐴∪𝐵 (ii) 𝐴∩𝐵
(iii) (𝑨 ∩ 𝑩)′ (iv) (𝐴 ∪ 𝐵)′
13. In the given figure, (𝑋 ∩ 𝑌)′ is − (HSLC 2022)

(i) {5, 7} (ii) {1, 2, 3, 9} X Y U

1
2 11
5 14
3 7
(iii) {11, 14, 15} (iv) {𝟏, 𝟐, 𝟑, 𝟗, 𝟏𝟏, 𝟏𝟒, 𝟏𝟓} 9 15

14. Use the Venn diagram shown in figure to find the set 𝑋 − 𝑌. (HSLC 2023)

U X a
Y
b
c f
(i) {𝒂, 𝒄, 𝒆} (ii) {𝑎, 𝑏, 𝑑} e
d
g
(iii) {𝑓, 𝑔, ℎ} (iv) {𝑐, 𝑏, 𝑑} h

15. In the given Venn diagram, A and B are two sets. The shaded portion represents −
(i) 𝑩−𝑨 (ii) 𝐴−𝐵 (HSLC 2024)
A B
(iii) 𝐴 ∪ 𝐵 (iv) 𝐴∩𝐵

16. In a group of 65 people, 40 like apples, 10 like both apples and bananas. How many
like bananas only? (HSLC 2017)
(i) 𝟐𝟓 (ii) 35
(iii) 50 (iv) 75
17. In a committee, 50 people speak French, 20 speak Spanish and 10 speak both Spanish and French.
Then, the number of people who speak at least one of these languages is − (HSLC 2018)
(i) 60 (ii) 50
(iii) 20 (iv) 10
18. In a group of people, 50 like tea, 55 like coffee and 30 like both. How many people like tea only?
(HSLC 2019)
(i) 25 (ii) 23
(iii) 21 (iv) 20
 19. In a group of 80 people, 37 like coffee, 52 like tea and 19 like both. The number of people who like
either coffee or tea is − (HSLC 2021)
(i) 70 (ii) 80
(iii) 89 (iv) 108
20. In a class of certain school, 50 students like Maths, 42 like Science and 24 like both the subjects. The
number of students who like any one of the two subjects is −
(i) 116 (ii) 92 (HSLC 2022)
(iii) 74 (iv) 68
21. In a group of 80 people, 37 like coffee, 52 like tea and 19 like both. The number of people who like
neither coffee nor tea is − (HSLC 2023)
(i) 10 (ii) 61
(iii) 70 (iv) 71
22. In a group of people, 100 persons know Hindi, 50 know English and 25 know both. Each of the
persons knows either Hindi or English. The number of persons in the group is − (HSLC 2024)
(i) 25 (ii) 75
(iii) 125 (iv) 150
Chapter 8
Exercise 8.1
1. Prove that if a line is drawn parallel to one side of a triangle to intersect the other two sides in
distinct points, the other two sides are divided in the same ratio.
In ∆𝐴𝐵𝐶, D and E are points on the sides AB and AC respectively such that DE||BC. If AD = 2.5 cm,
DB = 5 cm and AE = 2 cm, find AC. (6 cm) (HSLC 2018)
2. If D and E are points on the sides AB and AC respectively of ∆𝐴𝐵𝐶 such that DE||BC and BD = CE,
prove that ∆𝐴𝐵𝐶 is isosceles. (HSLC 2020)
3. ABC is a triangle in which ∠𝐴 is bisected by AD meeting BC at D such that 𝐵𝐷 = 𝐷𝐶. Prove that
∆𝐴𝐵𝐶 is isosceles. (HSLC 2023)
4. If a line is drawn parallel to one side of a triangle to intersect the other two sides in distinct points.
Prove that the other two sides are divided in the same ratio. Also, in triangle ABC, D and E are points
on the sides AB and AC respectively such that 𝐷𝐸 ∥ 𝐵𝐶. If 𝐴𝐷 = 2 cm, 𝐷𝐵 = 3 cm and 𝐴𝐸 = 4
cm, find EC. (6 cm) (HSLC 2023)
Exercise 8.2
1. Two triangles BAC and BDC, right angled at A and D respectively, are drawn on the same base BC
and on the same side of BC. If AC and DB intersect at P, prove that 𝐴𝑃 × 𝑃𝐶 = 𝐷𝑃 × 𝑃𝐵
(HSLC 2019)
Exercise 8.3
1. The areas of two similar triangles are 81 cm2 and 49 cm2 respectively. If the altitude of the first
triangle is 6.3 cm, find the corresponding altitude of the other. (4.9 cm) (HSLC 2024)
Exercise 8.4
1. State and prove the Pythagoras theorem. (HSLC 2017)
0
2. In a right triangle ABC, ∠𝐴 = 90 . If AD is drawn perpendicular to BC, then prove that
𝐴𝐵 2 + 𝐶𝐷2 = 𝐵𝐷2 + 𝐴𝐶 2 (HSLC 2017)
3. If BL and CM are the medians of a ∆𝐴𝐵𝐶 right angled at A, prove that 4(𝐵𝐿2 + 𝐶𝑀2 ) = 5𝐵𝐶 2
(HSLC 2017)
√3
4. In an equilateral triangle with side ‘a’, prove that altitude = 𝑎 (HSLC 2018)
2
5. ABC is a triangle in which ∠𝐵 is acute and 𝐴𝐷 ⊥ 𝐵𝐶. Prove that (HSLC 2020)
𝐴𝐶 2 = 𝐴𝐵 2 + 𝐵𝐶 2 − 2𝐵𝐶. 𝐵𝐷
6. A ladder is placed against a wall such that its foot is at a distance of 6 m from the wall and its top
reaches a window 8 m above the ground. Find the length of the ladder.
(10 m) (HSLC 2021)
7. Two poles of heights 7 m and 13 m stand on a plane ground. If the distance between the feet of the
poles is 8 m, find the distance between their tops. (10 m) (HSLC 2022)
8. In a right triangle, prove that the square of the hypotenuse is equal to the sum of the squares of the
other two sides. (HSLC 2024)

Multiple ChoiCe Questions

1. D and E are respectively the points on the sides AB and AC of a ∆𝐴𝐵𝐶 such that DE||BC. If AD = 2.5
cm, DB = 5 cm and AE = 2 cm, then EC equal to − (HSLC 2019)
(i) 3.5 cm (ii) 4 cm
(iii) 4.5 cm (iv) 5 cm A
2. In the given figure, AD bisects ∠𝐵𝐴𝐶. The length of CD is (HSLC 2020)

(i) 6 cm (ii) 5.5 cm

7.5 cm C
B D
(iii) 5 cm (iv) 4.5 cm
3. In ∆𝐴𝐵𝐶, D and E are points on the sides AB and AC respectively such that DE||BC. If AD = 2.5 cm,
DB = 5 cm and AE = 2 cm. Then EC is − (HSLC 2021)
(i) 4 cm (ii) 5 cm
(iii) 7 cm (iv) 7.5 cm
𝐴𝐷 3
4. In the given figure, DE||BC. 𝐷𝐵 = 2 and AE = 4.8 cm, the value of EC is − A (HSLC 2022)
(i) 2.4 cm (ii) 3.2 cm
(iii) 4.2 cm (iv) 2.2 cm D E

B C
5. D and E are respectively the points on the side AB and AC of a ∆𝐴𝐵𝐶, such that
𝐷𝐸 ∥ 𝐵𝐶. If 𝐴𝐷 = 2 cm, 𝐵𝐷 = 3 cm, 𝐵𝐶 = 7.5 cm. Then, the length of DE is −
(i) 𝟑 cm (ii) 4.5 cm (HSLC 2024)
(iii) 5.5 cm (iv) 6 cm
6. The areas of two similar triangles ABC and DEF are in the ratio 9 : 16. If BC = 4.5 cm, then EF is
equal to − (HSLC 2017)
(i) 5.5 cm (ii) 𝟔 cm
(iii) 12.5 cm (iv) 25 cm
7. In ∆𝐴𝐵𝐶, 𝐴𝐵 = 6√3 cm, 𝐴𝐶 = 12 cm and 𝐵𝐶 = 6 cm. The angle B is −
(i) 1200 (ii) 𝟗𝟎𝟎 (HSLC 2018)
0 0
(iii) 60 (iv) 45
8. A 13 m long ladder reaches a window of a building 12 m above the ground, then the distance of the
foot of the ladder from the building is − (HSLC 2019)
(i) 11 m (ii) 10 m
(iii) 5 m (iv) 4m
9. A man goes 8 m due to east and 15 m due north, then the distance of the man from the starting point
is − (HSLC 2022)
(i) 13 m (ii) 17 m
(iii) 21 m (iv) 25 m
 10. The lengths of the diagonals of a rhombus are 16 cm and 12 cm. Then the length of the side of the
rhombus is − (HSLC 2023)
(i) 10 cm (ii) 9m
(iii) 8 cm (iv) 20 cm

Chapter 9
Exercise 9.1
1. Prove that the angle subtended by an arc of a circle is double the angle subtended by it at any point
on the remaining part of the circle. (HSLC 2019)
2. Prove that the angles in the same segment of a circle are equal. (HSLC 2021)
3. Prove that an angle in a semicircle is a right angle. A (HSLC 2022)
4. Prove that the angle subtended by an arc at the centre is double
the angle subtended by it at any point on the remaining part of
the circle. Also in the Given figure, A, B and C are three points
on the circle with centre O such that ∠𝐴𝑂𝐵 = 900 and B 90
0
. 0

∟
110
∠𝐴𝑂𝐶 = 1100 . Find ∠𝐵𝐴𝐶. (𝟖𝟎𝟎 ) (HSLC 2023) O
C

Exercise 9.2
1. In the given figure, O is the centre of the circle and arc ABC subtends an angle of 1300 at the centre.
If AB is extended to P, find ∠𝑃𝐵𝐶. (𝟔𝟓𝟎 ) (HSLC 2018)
C
O
1300
A |
B P
2. A quadrilateral ABCD is inscribed in a circle such that AB is a diameter and ∠𝐴𝐷𝐶 = 1300 . Find
∠𝐵𝐴𝐶. (𝟒𝟎𝟎 ) (HSLC 2020)
3. Prove that the opposite angles of a cyclic quadrilateral are supplementary. (HSLC 2020)
4. Prove that the opposite angles of a cyclic quadrilateral are supplementary. (HSLC 2022)
5. Prove that a cyclic parallelogram is a rectangle. (HSLC 2024)
Exercise 9.3
1. Prove that the tangents drawn at the ends of a chord of a circle make equal angles with the chord.
(HSLC 2017)
2. Prove that the lengths of the tangents drawn from an external point to a circle are equal.
(HSLC 2019)
3. Prove that the lengths of tangents drawn from an external point to a circle are equal.
(HSLC 2021)
4. A circle touches the sides AB, BC, CD and AD of a quadrilateral ABCD at the points P, 𝑄, R and S
respectively. Prove that AB + CD = BC + AD. (HSLC 2021)
5. A tangent PQ at a point P of a circle of radius 8 cm meets a line through the centre O at a point Q
such that OQ = 17 cm. Find the length of PQ. (15 cm) (HSLC 2023)
6. Prove that the lengths of tangents drawn from an external point to a circle are equal.
(HSLC 2024)
Exercise 9.4
1. Prove that if a line touches a circle and from the point of contact a chord is drawn, the angles which
this chord makes with the given tangent are equal respectively to the angles formed in the
corresponding alternate segments. (HSLC 2018)
2. In a cyclic Quadrilateral ABCD, the diagonal AC bisects ∠𝐶. Prove that the diagonal BD is parallel to
the tangent at A to the circle passing through A, B, C, and D. (HSLC 2019)
3. AB and CD are two chords of a circle with centre O, which when produced meet a point P such that
PA = PC. Prove that AB = CD. (HSLC 2022)

Multiple ChoiCe Questions

1. In the given figure, O is the centre of the circle. If ∠𝑂𝐴𝐵 = 400 , then ∠𝐴𝐶𝐵 is equal to −
C (HSLC 2018)
(i) 800 (ii) 400
O
(iii) 700 (iv) 𝟓𝟎𝟎
400
A B

A D
2. In the given figure, the measure of ∠𝐵𝐶𝐷 is − (HSLC 2017)
(i) 300 (ii) 700 0
30

(iii) 𝟖𝟎𝟎 (iv) 1000

700

B C

3. In the given figure, O is the centre of the circle. If ∠𝐴𝐵𝐷 = 350 , then the value of ∠𝐷𝐶𝐵 is −
(HSLC 2019)
𝟎 0
D C
(i) 𝟏𝟐𝟓 (ii) 120
(iii) 115 0
(iv) 1050 A
O
350 .B

4. From a point 𝑄 outside the circle, the length of tangent to a circle is 2√7 cm and the distance of 𝑄
from the centre is 8 cm. The radius of the circle is − (HSLC 2017)
(i) 𝟔 cm (ii) 11 cm O
8 cm
𝑄
(iii) 15 cm (iv) 34 cm
P
5. In the given figure, CA and CB are two tangents to a circle with centre O, so that ∠𝐴𝑂𝐵 = 1600 ,
A
then then value ∠𝐴𝐶𝐵 of is − (HSLC 2018)
𝟎 0
(i) 𝟐𝟎 (ii) 30
0 O 1600 C
(iii) 45 (iv) 1600
B
6. In the given figure, BC is the diameter of the circle with centre O and (HSLC 2020)
B
PAT is the tangent at A. if ∠𝐴𝐵𝐶 = 420 , then ∠𝐵𝐴𝑇 is
T
(i) 420 (ii) 𝟒𝟖𝟎 420
(iii) 50 0
(iv) 58 0 .
O
A

C P
7. In the given figure, PA and PB are tangents to the circle with centre O such that ∠𝐴𝑃𝐵 = 500 , then
A
∠𝑂𝐴𝐵 is equal to − (HSLC 2021)
𝟎 0
(i) 𝟐𝟓 (ii) 30 B
O
(iii) 40 0
(iv) 650 500
P T

8. In the given figure, BC is a diameter of the circle with centre O and B . O A

PAT is the tangent at A. If ∠𝐴𝐵𝐶 = 38°, then ∠𝐵𝐴𝑇 is equal to −
(i) 42° (ii) 48° (HSLC 2023)
(iii) 52° (iv) 55°
C
9. From a point Q, the length of tangent to a circle is 2√7 cmn and the distance of Q from the centre is P
8 cm. The radius of a circle is − (HSLC 2023)
(i) 6 cm (ii) 11 cm
(iii) 15 cm (iv) 34 cm
10. In the given figure, CA and CB are tangents to a circle with centre O, If A
∠𝐴𝑂𝐵 = 140°, then the value of ∠𝐴𝐶𝐵 is − (HSLC 2024)
0
(i) 100 (ii) 200 O 140
C
(iii) 300 (iv) 400 B
11. In the given figure, O is the centre of two concentric circles of
radii 10 cm and 6 cm respectively. AB is a chord of the larger
O
circle which is tangent to the smaller circle at P. Then, the length 6 cm
of the chord AB is − A (HSLC 2024)

∟
(i) 𝟏𝟔 cm (ii) 14 cm P B

(iii) 10 cm (iv) 8 cm
12. In the given figure, chords AB and CD of a circle intersect each other at a point P outside the circle.
If AB = 6 cm, BP = 4 cm and PD = 5 cm, then CD is equal to A (HSLC 2020)
(i) 3 cm (ii) 3.5 cm B
(iii) 8 cm (iv) 8.5 cm .
O P
C D

13. In the given figure, PB = 2 cm, PC = 4 cm, PD = 3 cm. Then, PA is equal to −

(i) 4 cm (ii) 𝟔 cm A (HSLC 2021)
(iii) 7 cm (iv) 9 cm B

P
C D
14. In the given figure, AB and CD intersect inside the circle, the measure of x is −
D
(i) 6.5 cm (ii) 7.5 cm (HSLC 2022)
(iii) 10.5 𝐜𝐦 (iv) 5.5 cm 7 cm
10 cm
A
15 cm
P
B
Chapter 10 x
C
Exercise 10.1
1. Using ruler and compasses only, draw a circle of radius 2.9 cm and take a point P outside it. Without
using the centre of the circle, draw two tangents from the point P. (Steps of construction not required)
(HSLC 2017)
2. Draw a circle of radius 4.5 cm. Take a point P outside the circle. Without using the centre of the circle,
draw two tangents to the circle from the point P. Also, write the steps of construction. (HSLC 2021)
3. Draw a circle of radius 3.2 cm. Take a point P at a distance of 6 cm from the centre of the circle. Without
using the centre of the circle, draw two tangents to the circle from the point P. Write the steps of
construction. (HSLC 2022)
4. Using ruler and compasses only, draw a circle of radius 3.5 cm and take a point P which is 6.5 cm away
from the centre of the circle. Draw two tangents to the circle from P without using the centre of the circle.
Also measure and write the lengths of tangents. (Steps of construction not required)
(5.5 cm) (HSLC 2024)
Exercise 10.2
1. Using ruler and compasses only, construct a ∆𝐴𝐵𝐶 in which BC = 6.5 cm, ∠𝐴 = 600 and the median
from A on BC is 5 cm long. (Steps of construction not required) (HSLC 2017)
0
2. Using ruler and compasses only, construct a ∆𝐴𝐵𝐶 in which 𝐵𝐶 = 6 cm, ∠𝐴 = 60 and altitude through
A is 3 cm. (Steps of construction is not required). (HSLC 2018)
2
3. Construct a triangle of sides 4 cm, 5 cm and 6 cm and then a triangle similar to it whose sides are 3 of the
corresponding sides of the first triangle. (Steps of construction is not required.) (HSLC 2018)
0
4. Using ruler and compasses only, construct a ∆𝐴𝐵𝐶 in which 𝐵𝐶 = 5.3 cm, ∠𝐴 = 45 and the median
from A on BC is 3 cm. Also, write the steps of construction. (HSLC 2019)
5. Using ruler and compasses only, draw a right triangle in which the sides (other than hypotenuse) are of
5
lengths 5.5 cm and 4.5 cm. Then, construct another triangle whose sides are times the corresponding
3
sides of the given triangle. Write the steps of construction. (HSLC 2019)
0
6. Using ruler and compasses only, construct a ∆𝐴𝐵𝐶 in which BC = 6.5 cm, ∠𝐴 = 60 and altitude
through A is 3 cm. Also, write the steps of construction. (HSLC 2020)
7. Using ruler and compasses only construct a ∆𝐴𝐵𝐶 with sides BC = 7 cm, AB = 6 cm and ∠𝐴𝐵𝐶 = 600 .
3
Then construct another triangle whose sides are 4 of the corresponding sides of the triangle 𝐴𝐵𝐶. Also,
write the steps of construction. (HSLC 2020)
8. Using ruler and compasses only, construct a triangle 𝐴𝐵𝐶 in which BC = 6.5 cm, ∠𝐴 = 600 and the
median AD through A is 5 cm long. Also, write the steps of construction. (HSLC 2021)
9. Using ruler and compasses only, construct a triangle 𝐴𝐵𝐶 in which BC = 6 cm, ∠𝐴 = 600 and the
altitude through A is 4 cm. Write the steps of construction. (HSLC 2022)
0
10. Using ruler and compasses only, construct a ∆𝐴𝐵𝐶 in which BC = 6 cm, ∠𝐴 = 60 and median through
A is 4.5 cm long. (Steps of construction not required) (HSLC 2023)
11. Using ruler and compasses only, construct a ∆𝐴𝐵𝐶 in which AB = 4 cm, BC = 5 cm, and AC = 6 cm.
3
Now, construct a triangle similar to ∆𝐴𝐵𝐶 such that each of its sides is 4 the corresponding sides of
∆𝐴𝐵𝐶. (Steps of construction is not required.) (HSLC 2023)
0
12. Construct a ∆𝑃𝑄𝑅 in which base 𝑄𝑅 = 6.5 cm, ∠𝑃 = 60 and altitude through P is 4.6 cm. Measure and
write the length of PR. (Steps of construction not required) (7.5 cm or 4.7 cm) (HSLC 2024)
Chapter 11
Exercise 11.1
1. Show that the points 𝐴(0, 0), 𝐵(0, 5), 𝐶(6, 5) and 𝐷(6, 0) are the vertices of a rectangle.
(HSLC 2019)
2. Find a point on the x-axis which is equidistant from 𝐴(2, −5) and 𝐵(−2, 9).
𝑷(−𝟕, 𝟎) (HSLC 2020)
3. The x-coordinate of a point P is twice its y-coordinate. If P is equidistant from 𝑄(2, −5) and
𝑅(−3, 6), then find the coordinate of P. 𝑷(𝟏𝟔, 𝟖) (HSLC 2020)
4. Show that the points 𝐴(0, −2), 𝐵(3, 1), 𝐶(0, 4) and 𝐷(−3, 1) are the vertices of a square.
(HSLC 2021)
5. Prove that the points 𝑃(−3, 0), 𝑄(1, −3) and 𝑅(4, 1) are the vertices of a right isosceles triangle.
(HSLC 2022)
6. In a right isosceles ∆𝐴𝐵𝐶, right angled at C, the vertices of A and B are (−1, 2) and (3, 2)
respectively. Find the ‘x’ coordinate of the third vertex, i.e., C. (1) (HSLC 2023)
7. Prove that the points 𝐴(0, 0), 𝐵(0, 5), 𝐶(6, 5) and D(6, 0) are the vertices of a rectangle.
(HSLC 2023)
8. Prove that the points 𝐴(−4, 4), 𝐵(−4, −2), 𝐶(2, −2) and 𝐷(2, 4) are the vertices of a square. Also,
find its area. (36 Sq. units) (HSLC 2024)

Exercise 11.2
1. If the points 𝐴(1, −1), 𝐵(−1, 3) and 𝐶(5, 1) are the vertices of ∆𝐴𝐵𝐶, find the length of the median
through B. (5 units) (HSLC 2017)
2. In what ratio is the line segment joining the point 𝐴(−2, −3) and 𝐵(3, 7) divided by the y-axis?
Also, find the coordinate of the point of division. {2 : 3, (𝟎, 𝟏 )} (HSLC 2018)
3. In what ratio does the point 𝑃(1, 3) divide the line segment joining the points 𝐴(−1, 7) and 𝐵(4, −3)?
(2 : 3) (HSLC 2019)
4. 𝐴(𝑥, 3) and 𝐵(4, 7) are the two end points of the diameter of a circle with centre 𝑂(3, 5). Find the
value of x. (2) (HSLC 2021)
5. In what ratio does the x-axis divide the line segment joining the points 𝐴(1, −5) and 𝐵(−4, 5)? Also,
−𝟑
find the coordinates of the point of division. {1 : 1, ( 𝟐 , 𝟎)} (HSLC 2021)
6. In what ratio does the point 𝑃(2, −5) divide theline joining 𝐴(−3, 5) and 𝐵(4, −9) ?
(5 : 2) (HSLC 2022)
7. If 𝐴(5, −1), 𝐵(−3, −2) and 𝐶(−1, 8) are the vertices of ∆𝐴𝐵𝐶, find the length of median through A
𝟏 𝟓
and the coordinates of the centroid. {√𝟔𝟓 𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐬, 𝑮 (𝟑 , 𝟑) } (HSLC 2022)
8. Find the ratio in which the y – axis divides the line segment joining the points
−𝟏𝟑
A(5, −6) and 𝐵(−1, −4). Also find the points of intersection. (𝟎, ) (HSLC 2023)
𝟑
9. The vertices of a ∆𝐴𝐵𝐶 are 𝐴(1, −1), 𝐵(−4, 6) and C(8, −2). Find the length of the median through
vertex A. Also find the area of ∆𝐴𝐵𝐶.
(√𝟏𝟎 𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐬, 𝟐𝟐 𝐒𝐪. 𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐬) (HSLC 2024)
Exercise 11.3
1. If 𝐴(−5, 7), 𝐵(−4, −5), 𝐶(−1, −6) and 𝐷(4, 5) are the vertices of a quadrilateral ABCD, find the
area of quadrilateral ABCD. (72 sq. units) (HSLC 2017)
2. For what value of p are the points (2, 1)(𝑝, −1) and (−1, 3) collinear?
(5) (HSLC 2018)
3. The vertices of a ∆𝐴𝐵𝐶 are 𝐴(1, −1), 𝐵(−4, 6) and C(8, −2). Find the length of the median through
vertex A. Also find the area of ∆𝐴𝐵𝐶.
(√𝟏𝟎 𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐬, 𝟐𝟐 𝐒𝐪. 𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐬) (HSLC 2024)
Multiple ChoiCe Questions
1. The distance of the point 𝑃(−6, 8) from the origin is − (HSLC 2017)
(i) 𝟏𝟎 units (ii) 8 units
(iii) 6 units (iv) 2√7 units
2. AOBC is a rectangle whose three vertices are 𝐴(0, 3), 𝑂(0, 0), 𝐵(4, 0). The length of its diagonal is
− (HSLC 2018)
(i) 3 units (ii) 4 units
(iii) 5 units (iv) √34 units
3. The distance of a point 𝑃(−5, 12) from the origin is − (HSLC 2019)
(i) 10 units (ii) 10.5 units
(iii) 13 units (iv) 15.5 units
4. The distance of a point 𝑃(6, −8) from the origin is − (HSLC 2021)
(i) 7 units (ii) 9 units
(iii) 𝟏𝟎 units (iv) 14 units
5. 𝐴(2, 3), 𝐵(2, 2), 𝐶(5, 2) and 𝐷(5, 3) are the vertices of a rectangle ABCD. Then, the length of its
diagonal is − (HSLC 2021)
(i) √6 units (ii) √8 units
(iii) √𝟏𝟎 units (iv) √12 units
6. The point 𝑃(3, −4) lies in the − (HSLC 2022)
(i) I quadrant (ii) II quadrant
(iii) III quadrant (iv) IV quadrant
7. In rectangular coordinate, centre of a circle is at the origin, then the distance of a point (3, 4) on the
circle from the centre is − (HSLC 2022)
(i) 2 units (ii) 3 units
(iii) 5 units (iv) 6 units
8. If AB is a diameter of a circle with centre (2, −3) and point A is (3, −10), what are the coordinates of
point B? (HSLC 2023)
(i) (−1, 4) (ii) (4, 1)
(iii) (1, 4) (iv) (−4, 1)
9. The distance between the points A(−5, 8) and B(0, −4) is − (HSLC 2023)
(i) 13 units (ii) 12 units
(iii) √14 units (iv) √119 units
10. The distance of a point(6, −6) from the origin is − (HSLC 2024)
(i) 6√3 units (ii) 𝟔√𝟐 units
(iii) 6 units (iv) 6√5 units
11. The two vertices of a ∆𝐴𝐵𝐶 are given by 𝐴(−1, 0) and 𝐵(5, −2), its centroid is 𝐺(4, 0). The
coordinates of the third vertex C is − (HSLC 2017)
(i) (6, 0) (ii) (12, 0)
(iii) (2, 8) (iv) (𝟖, 𝟐)
12. The mid-point of the line segment joining 𝐴(2, −3) and 𝐵(−4, 7) lies in −
(i) I Quadrant (ii) II Quadrant (HSLC 2017)
(iii) III Quadrant (iv) IV Quadrant
13. The midpoint of the line joining the points (𝑎, 𝑏) and (𝑐, 𝑑) is − (HSLC 2018)
𝑎−𝑐 𝑐−𝑑 𝒂+𝒄 𝒃+𝒅
(i) ( , ) (ii) ( , )
2 2 𝟐 𝟐
𝑎+𝑑 𝑐+𝑏 𝑎+𝑐 𝑏+𝑑
(iii) ( , ) (iv) ( , )
2 2 2 2
14. The co-ordinates of the point which divides the line segment joining the points (0, 3) and (9, 0) in
the ratio 1 : 2 internally is − (HSLC 2018)
(i) (𝟑, 𝟐) (ii) (3, −2)
(iii) (2, 3) (iv) (−3, −2)
15. 𝑃(−1, 2) is the midpoint of the line segment joining the points A and B. If the coordinates of A are
(−5, 1), then the coordinates of B are − (HSLC 2019)
(i) (𝟑, 𝟑) (ii) (−3, 3)
(iii) (3, −3) (iv) (−3, −3)
16. The midpoint of the line segment joining the points 𝐴(−1, 7) and 𝐵(5, −3) is
(i) (2, 3) (ii) (𝟐, 𝟐) (HSLC 2020)
(iii) (3, 2) (iv) (3, 3)
17. Coordinates of the centroid of ∆𝐴𝐵𝐶 with vertices 𝐴(−1, 0), 𝐵(5, −2) and 𝐶(8, 2) are
(i) (7, 0) (ii) (6, 0) (HSLC 2020)
(iii) (5, 0) (iv) (𝟒, 𝟎)
18. The coordinates of the Centroid of ∆𝐴𝐵𝐶 with vertices 𝐴(−3, 0), 𝐵(5, −2) and 𝐶(−8, 5) is −
(HSLC 2021)
(i) (1, −2) (ii) (−1, 2)
(iii) (2, −1) (iv) (−𝟐, 𝟏)
𝑎
19. If 𝐶 (3 , 4) is the midpoint of the line segment joining the points 𝐴(−6, 5) and 𝐵(−2, 3), then the
value of a is − (HSLC 2022)
(i) −𝟏𝟐 (ii) 12
(iii) −4 (iv) 4
20. A point P divides the join of A(5, −2) and B(9, 6) in the ratio 3 : 1, the coordinates of P are −
(HSLC 2023)
(i) (4, 8) (ii) (8, 4)
(iii) (−8, 3) (iv) (4, 3)
21. The coordinates of the centroid of ∆𝐴𝐵𝐶 with vertices 𝐴(−1, 3), 𝐵(6, −2) and 𝐶(7, 5) are −
(HSLC 2024)
(i) (4, 0) (ii) (3, 2)
(iii) (𝟒, 𝟐) (iv) (4, 3)
22. If (−3, 𝑦) is the midpoint of the line segment joining the points 𝐴(−4, 5) and 𝐵(−2, 3), then, the
value of y is − (HSLC 2024)
(i) 𝟒 (ii) −4
(iii) 1 (iv) −1
23. The area of ∆𝐴𝐵𝐶 whose vertices are 𝐴(1, −4), 𝐵(3, 2) and 𝐶(−1, 2) is − (HSLC 2019)
(i) 9 sq. units (ii) 10 sq. units
(iii) 11 sq. units (iv) 12 sq. units
24. If the points 𝐴(1, 2), ), 𝑂(0, 0) and 𝐶(𝑎, 𝑏) are collinear, then (HSLC 2020)
(i) 𝟐𝒂 = 𝒃 (ii) 𝑎 = 2𝑏
(iii) 𝑎 = −𝑏 (iv) 𝑎=𝑏
Chapter 12
Exercise 12
1+𝑐𝑜𝑠𝜃
1. Prove that: = (𝑐𝑜𝑠𝑒𝑐𝜃 + 𝑐𝑜𝑡𝜃)2 (HSLC 2017)
1−𝑐𝑜𝑠𝜃
𝑠𝑒𝑐𝜃+𝑡𝑎𝑛𝜃−1 𝑐𝑜𝑠𝜃
2. Prove that: = 1−𝑠𝑖𝑛𝜃 (HSLC 2018)
𝑡𝑎𝑛𝜃−𝑠𝑒𝑐𝜃+1
3. Prove that: (𝑠𝑖𝑛θ − cosθ)(𝑡𝑎𝑛𝜃 + 𝑐𝑜𝑡𝜃) = 𝑠𝑒𝑐𝜃 − 𝑐𝑜𝑠𝑒𝑐𝜃 (HSLC 2019)
1 1 1 1
4. Prove that: − = − (HSLC 2019)
𝑠𝑒𝑐𝐴+𝑡𝑎𝑛𝐴 𝑐𝑜𝑠𝐴 𝑐𝑜𝑠𝐴 𝑠𝑒𝑐𝐴+𝑡𝑎𝑛𝐴
𝑡𝑎𝑛𝐴 𝑐𝑜𝑡𝐴
5. Prove that: + 1−𝑡𝑎𝑛𝐴 = 1 + 𝑡𝑎𝑛𝐴 + 𝑐𝑜𝑡𝐴 (HSLC 2020)
1−𝑐𝑜𝑡𝐴
𝑐𝑜𝑠𝜃 𝑠𝑖𝑛2 𝜃
6. Prove that: + 𝑠𝑖𝑛𝜃−𝑐𝑜𝑠𝜃 = 𝑐𝑜𝑠𝜃 + 𝑠𝑖𝑛𝜃 (HSLC 2021)
1−𝑡𝑎𝑛𝜃
7. Prove that: (1 + 𝑐𝑜𝑡𝜃 − 𝑐𝑜𝑠𝑒𝑐𝜃)(1 + 𝑡𝑎𝑛𝜃 + 𝑠𝑒𝑐𝜃) = 2 (HSLC 2022)
𝑐𝑜𝑠2 𝜃 𝑠𝑖𝑛3 𝜃
8. Prove that: + = 1 + 𝑠𝑖𝑛𝜃𝑐𝑜𝑠𝜃 (HSLC 2023)
1−𝑡𝑎𝑛𝜃 𝑠𝑖𝑛𝜃−𝑐𝑜𝑠𝜃
sin 𝜃+cos 𝜃 sin 𝜃−cos 𝜃 2
9. Prove that: + sin 𝜃+cos 𝜃 = 1−2 cos2 𝜃 (HSLC 2024)
sin 𝜃−cos 𝜃
Multiple ChoiCe Questions
2 2
1. 9𝑐𝑜𝑡 𝜃 − 9𝑐𝑜𝑠𝑒𝑐 𝜃 is equal to − (HSLC 2017)
(i) 0 (ii) 1
(iii) 9 (iv) −9
 2. If 𝑠𝑒𝑐 2 𝜃(1 + 𝑠𝑖𝑛𝜃)(1 − 𝑠𝑖𝑛𝜃) = 𝑘, then the value of k is − (HSLC 2018)
(i) −1 (ii) 0
(iii) 1 (iv) 2
3. If 𝑠𝑒𝑐𝜃 + 𝑡𝑎𝑛𝜃 = 𝑥 and 𝑠𝑒𝑐𝜃 − 𝑡𝑎𝑛𝜃 = 𝑦, then xy is equal to − (HSLC 2019)
(i) 0 (ii) −1
(iii) 1 (iv) −2
2 2
4. 9𝑠𝑒𝑐 𝐴 − 9𝑡𝑎𝑛 𝐴 is equal to (HSLC 2020)
(i) 0 (ii) 1
(iii) 9 (iv) −9
2 2
5. (1 − 𝑐𝑜𝑠 𝜃)𝑠𝑒𝑐 𝜃 is equal to − (HSLC 2021)
(i) 𝑠𝑖𝑛2 𝜃 (ii) 𝑐𝑜𝑡 2 𝜃
(iii) 𝑐𝑜𝑠𝑒𝑐 2 𝜃 (iv) 𝒕𝒂𝒏𝟐 𝜽
6. 7𝑡𝑎𝑛2 𝐴 − 7𝑠𝑒𝑐 2 𝐴 is equal to − (HSLC 2022)
(i) 7 (ii) −7
(iii) 1 (iv) 0
2
7. (1 + 𝑠𝑖𝑛𝜃)(1 − 𝑠𝑖𝑛𝜃)𝑠𝑒𝑐 𝜃 is equal to − (HSLC 2023)
(i) 0 (ii) 𝟏
(iii) −1 (iv) 𝑐𝑜𝑠 2 𝜃
8. The value of 𝑐𝑜𝑠𝑒𝑐 2 𝐴(1 + cos 𝐴) (1 − cos 𝐴) is − (HSLC 2024)
(i) −1 (ii) 1
(iii) 0 (iv) 2
Chapter 13
Exercise 13
0 ),
1. If 𝑠𝑖𝑛3𝜃 = 𝑐𝑜𝑠(𝜃 − 26 where 3𝜃 is an acute angle, find the value of 𝜃
(𝟐𝟗𝟎 ) (HSLC 2017)
2 2
𝑠𝑖𝑛470 𝑐𝑜𝑠510 𝟐
2. Evaluate: [𝑐𝑜𝑠430 ] + [𝑠𝑖𝑛390 ] − 4𝑡𝑎𝑛2 300 (𝟑) (HSLC 2018)
𝑐𝑜𝑠400 𝑐𝑜𝑠500
3. Evaluate: + 𝑠𝑖𝑛400 − 2𝑠𝑖𝑛500 𝑠𝑒𝑐400 (0) (HSLC 2019)
𝑠𝑖𝑛500
0 ),
4. If 𝑡𝑎𝑛2𝜃 = 𝑐𝑜𝑡(𝜃 − 18 where 2𝜃 is an acute angle, find the value of 𝜃
(𝟑𝟔𝟎 ) (HSLC 2020)
2 2
𝑐𝑜𝑠740 𝑐𝑜𝑠510
5. Evaluate: [ 𝑠𝑖𝑛160 ] + [𝑠𝑖𝑛390 ] − 4𝑠𝑖𝑛2 450 (0) (HSLC 2021)
0
6. If 𝑡𝑎𝑛2𝜃 = cot (𝜃 − 18 ) where 2𝜃 is an acute angle, find the value of 𝜃.
(𝟑𝟔𝟎 ) (HSLC 2022)
7. Prove that : 𝑡𝑎𝑛1°𝑡𝑎𝑛2°𝑡𝑎𝑛3° … … . 𝑡𝑎𝑛89° = 1 (HSLC 2023)
8. Evaluate: (sec 180 − cot 720 )(𝑐𝑜𝑠𝑒𝑐 720 + tan 180 ) (1) (HSLC 2024)
Multiple ChoiCe Questions
1. The value of 𝑡𝑎𝑛22 𝑡𝑎𝑛32 𝑡𝑎𝑛450 𝑡𝑎𝑛580 𝑡𝑎𝑛680 is −
0 0
(HSLC 2017)
(i) 0 (ii) 1
(iii) 2 (iv) −2
2 0 2 0
2. The value of 𝑠𝑖𝑛 20 + 𝑠𝑖𝑛 70 is − (HSLC 2018)
(i) 0 (ii) 1
(iii) 3 (iv) 4
0 0
3. 𝑡𝑎𝑛66 + 𝑐𝑜𝑡76 is equal to − (HSLC 2019)
(i) 𝑠𝑒𝑐240 + 𝑐𝑜𝑠𝑒𝑐140 (ii) 𝑠𝑒𝑐240 − 𝑐𝑜𝑠𝑒𝑐140
(iii) 𝑐𝑜𝑡240 − 𝑡𝑎𝑛140 (iv) 𝐜𝐨𝐭𝟐𝟒𝟎 + 𝐭𝐚𝐧𝟏𝟒𝟎
4. 𝑠𝑒𝑐650 𝑠𝑖𝑛250 − 𝑐𝑜𝑠250 𝑐𝑜𝑠𝑒𝑐650 is equal to − (HSLC 2021)
(i) 0 (ii) 1
(iii) 2 (iv) 3
0 0 0 0 0
5. 𝑡𝑎𝑛5 𝑡𝑎𝑛25 𝑡𝑎𝑛60 𝑡𝑎𝑛65 𝑡𝑎𝑛85 is equal to − (HSLC 2022)
1
(i) (ii) √𝟑
√3
1
(iii) 3 (iv) 3
2 0 2 0
6. The value of 𝑠𝑒𝑐 50 − 𝑐𝑜𝑡 40 is equal to − (HSLC 2023)
(i) 0 (ii) 𝟏
(iii) 2 (iv) 10
7. The value of tan 22 tan 32 tan 45 tan 58 tan 680 is −
0 0 0 0
(HSLC 2024)
(i) 0 (ii) −1
(iii) 1 (iv) 2

Chapter 14
Exercise 14
1. From a point P on the ground the angle of elevation of a 10 m high building is 300. A flag is hoisted at
the top of the building and the angle of elevation of the top of the flagstaff from the point P is 450. Find
the length of the flagstaff and the distance of the point P from the building. (Take √3 = 1.732)
(7.32 m, 17.32 m) (HSLC 2017)
2. The angle of depression of two ships from the top of a lighthouse and on the same side of it are found to
be 450 and 300 respectively. If the ships are 200 m apart, find the height of the lighthouse.
(Use √3 = 1.732). (𝟐𝟕𝟑. 𝟐 m) (HSLC 2018)
3. From the top of a 15 m high building, the angle of elevation of the top of a mobile tower is 300 and the
angle of depression of its foot is 450. Determine the height of the tower. (Use √3 = 1.732).
(𝟐𝟑. 𝟔𝟔 m) (HSLC 2019)
0
4. The angle of elevation of the top of a hill from the foot of a tower is 60 and the angle of elevation of the
top of the tower from the foot of the hill is 300. If the tower is 40 m high, find the height of the hill.
(120 m) (HSLC 2020)
5. The angle of elevation of the top of a tower from two points at distances ‘a’ and ‘b’ from its foot are
complementary. Prove that the height of the tower is √𝑎𝑏. (HSLC 2021)
6. A straight highway leads to the foot of a tower. A man standing at the top of the tower observes a car at
an angle of depression 300, which is approaching the foot of the tower with a uniform speed. Six seconds
later, the angle of depression of the car is found to be 600. Find the time taken by the car to reach the foot
of the tower from this point. (3 seconds) (HSLC 2022)
7. The angles of depression of two ships from the top of a lighthouse are 450 and 300 towards east. If the
ships are 200 m apart, find the height of the lighthouse. Take (√3 = 1.73).
(273 m) (HSLC 2023)
8. From the top of a tower 30 m high, the angles of depression of the top and bottom of a building are
observed to be 300 and 600 respectively. Find the height of the building.
(20 m) (HSLC 2024)
9. A flagstaff stands on the top of a 10 m high tower. From the point on the ground, the
angle of elevation of the top of the flagstaff is 600 and from the same point, the angle of
elevation of the top of the tower is 450. Find the height of the flagstaff.
(Take √3 = 1.732) (7.32 m) (HSLC 2024)
 Multiple ChoiCe Questions
1. If a pole 6 m high casts a shadow 2√3 m long on the ground, then the sun’s elevation is
(i) 300 (ii) 450 (HSLC 2020)
𝟎 0
(iii) 𝟔𝟎 (iv) 90
Chapter 15
Exercise 15.1
1. The radii of two circles are 15 cm and 12 cm respectively. Find the radius of the circle which has
circumference equal to the sum of circumference of the two circles.
(27 cm) (HSLC 2021)
Exercise 15.2
1. The minute hand of a clock is 12 cm long. Find the area of the face of the clock described by minute
hand during the period of 35 minutes. (𝟐𝟔𝟒 cm2) (HSLC 2020)
Multiple ChoiCe Questions
1. The circumference of a circle is 1232 cm, then, the radius of the circle is –
(i) 176 cm (ii) 186 cm (HSLC 2017)
(iii) 196 cm (iv) 198 cm
2
2. If the area of a circle is 154 cm , then its radius is – (HSLC 2018)
(i) 14 cm (ii) 10 cm
(iii) 7 cm (iv) 6 cm
3. If the circumference of a circle is 22 cm, then the diameter of the circle is −
(i) 3.5 cm (ii) 7 cm (HSLC 2019)
(iii) 12 cm (iv) 15 cm
4. The area of a ring whose outer and inner radii are 5 cm and 2 cm is − (HSLC 2020)
(i) 21 cm2 (ii) 36 cm2
(iii) 63 cm2 (iv) 66 cm2
5. If the area of a circle is 154 cm2, then its diameter is − (HSLC 2021)
(i) 7 cm (ii) 14 cm
(iii) 15.2 cm (iv) 17.6 cm
6. If the area of a circle is double its perimeter, then the radius of the circle is − (HSLC 2022)
(i) 2 units (ii) 3 units
(iii) 4 units (iv) 5 units
7. The area of a ring whose outer and inner radii are 8 cm and 6 cm is − (HSLC 2022)
2 2
(i) 66 cm (ii) 77 cm
(iii) 88 cm 2 (iv) 99 cm2
8. If an area of a circle is numerically equal to its circumference, then the radius of the circle is −
(HSLC 2023)
(i) 2 units (ii) 3 units
(iii) 4 units (iv) 5 units
9. The area of sector of a circle with central angle 450 and radius 14 cm is – (HSLC 2017)
2 2
(i) 18 cm (ii) 28 cm
2
(iii) 31 cm (iv) 𝟕𝟕 cm2
10.. If 𝜃 is the angle (in degrees) of a sector of a circle of radius r, then the area of the sector is –
(HSLC 2018)
𝜋𝑟 2 𝜃 𝝅𝒓𝟐 𝜽
(i) 1800
(ii) 𝟑𝟔𝟎𝟎
2𝜋𝑟𝜃 2𝜋𝑟𝜃
(iii) (iv)
1800 3600
11. If the angle of a sector is 600, then the area of a sector of a circle with radius 21 cm is −
(HSLC 2019)
2 2
(i) 231 cm (ii) 321 cm
2
(iii) 123 cm (iv) 312 cm2
12. The area of a quadrant of a circle having radius 14 cm is (HSLC 2020)
2 2
(i) 150 cm (ii) 154 cm
2
(iii) 160 cm (iv) 42 cm2
13. From the given figure, find the area of the shaded region, if the side of the square is 14 cm −
(i) 196 cm2 (ii) 154 cm2 (HSLC 2019)
2 2
(iii) 100 cm (iv) 42 cm
14. If the area of a square inscribed in a circle of radius 4 cm is − (HSLC 2021)
2 2
(i) 16 cm (ii) 32 cm
2
(iii) 48 cm (iv) 64 cm2
15. If a circle of radius 4 cm circumscribes a square, then the area of the square is −
(i) 24 cm2 (ii) 32 cm2 (HSLC 2024)
2 2
(iii) 48 cm (iv) 64 cm
Chapter 16
Exercise 16.1
1. A vessel is in the form of a hemispherical bowl mounted by a hollow cylinder. The diameter of the
hemisphere is 14 cm and the total height of the vessel is 13 cm. Find the capacity of the vessel.
(1642.67 cm3) (HSLC 2017)
2. A tent is in the shape of a right circular cylinder upto a height of 3 m and conical above it. The total
height of the tent is 13.5 m and the radius of its base is 14 m. Find the cost of cloth required to make
the tent at the rate of ₹ 80 per sq. m. (₹ 82720) (HSLC 2018)
3. A solid is composed of a cylinder with hemispherical ends. If the whole length of the solid is 104 cm
and the radius of each of its hemispherical ends is 7 cm, find the cost of polishing its surface at the
rate of ₹ 5 per dm2. (₹ 457.60) (HSLC 2019)
4. A toy is in the form of a cone mounted on a hemisphere of common base radius 7 cm. The total
height of the toy is 31 cm. Find the total surface area of the toy. (858 cm2) (HSLC 2021)
5. A circus tent is cylindrical up to a height of 3 m and conical above it. If the diameter of the base is
105 m and slant height of the conical part is 53 m. Find the cost of canvas required to make the tent
22
at the rate of ` 80 per square meter (take 𝜋 = ). (` 778,800) (HSLC 2022)
7
6. A solid is in the shape of a cone surmounted on a hemisphere, the radius of each of them is 3.5 cm
and the total height of solid is 9.5 cm. Find the volume of the solid. (166.83 cm3) (HSLC 2023)
7. A tent is in the form of a right circular cylinder surmounted by a cone of the same diameter. The
radius of the cylinder is 12 m and the height of the cylindrical portion is 11 m, while the vertex of the
22
cone is 16 m above the ground. Find the area of canvas required for the tent. (Use 𝜋 = )
7
(1320 m2) (HSLC 2024)
Exercise 16.2
1. How many spherical lead shots each of 4.2 cm in diameter can be obtained from a rectangular solid
of lead with dimension 66 cm × 42 cm × 21 cm? (1500) (HSLC 2017)
2. A 20 m deep well with diametre 7 m is dug and the earth from digging is evenly spread out to form a
platform 22 m by 14 m. Find the height of the platform. (2.5 m) (HSLC 2018)
3. The diameter of a copper sphere is 6 cm. The sphere is melted and drawn into a long wire of uniform
circular cross-section. If the length of the wire is 36 cm, find its radius. (1 cm) (HSLC 2019)
4. The diameter of a copper sphere is 6 cm. The sphere is melted and is drawn into a long wire of
uniform circular cross section. If the length of the wire is 36 cm, find its radius.
(1 cm) (HSLC 2022)
5. Volume of a cube is 8 cm. If the breadth and height of a cuboid are 1 cm each, find the length of the
cuboid if its volume is the same with that of the cube. (8 cm) (HSLC 2023)
2
6. A water tank of dimensions 18 dm × 15 dm × 12 dm is 3 full of water. 40 equal cubical stones are
thrown into it to make the water rise to the brim. Find the edge of each cubical stone.
(3 dm) (HSLC 2024)
Exercise 16.3
1. A bucket is in the form of a frustum of a cone. Its depth is 24 cm and the diameter of the top and the
bottom are 30 cm and 10 cm respectively. Find the cost of milk which can completely fill the bucket
at the rate of ₹ 20 per litre. (Use 𝜋 = 3.14) (₹ 𝟏𝟔𝟑. 𝟐𝟖) (HSLC 2017)
2. A bucket is in the form of a frustum of a cone of height 30 cm with radii of its lower and upper ends
as 10 cm and 20 cm respectively. Find the capacity of the bucket. Also, find the cost of milk which
can completely fill the container at the rate of ₹ 25 per litre. (Use 𝜋 = 3.14)
(𝟐𝟏𝟗𝟖𝟎 cm3, ₹ 𝟓𝟒𝟗. 𝟓𝟎) (HSLC 2018)
3
3. A bucket is in the form of a frustum of cone with a capacity of 21560 cm of water. The radii of the
top and bottom are 28 cm and 7 cm respectively, Find the height of the bucket and the area of the metal
sheet used for making the bucket. (20 cm, 𝟑𝟑𝟒𝟒 cm2) (HSLC 2020)
4. A container, opened from the top and made up of a metal sheet, is in the form of a frustum of a cone
of height 16 cm with radii of its lower and upper ends as 8 cm and 20 cm respectively. Find the cost
of the milk which can completely fill the container at the rate of ` 20 per litre. (Take 𝜋 = 3.14)
(` 209) (HSLC 2023)
5. The radii of the ends of a bucket are 28 cm and 7 cm and its height is 45 cm. Find its capacity in litres.
22
(Use 𝜋 = ) (48.51 ltrs) (HSLC 2024)
7
Mutliple ChoiCe Questions
1. The formula for finding total surface area of a right circular cone is − (HSLC 2017)
(i) 𝜋𝑙(𝑟 + ℎ) (ii) 𝜋ℎ(𝑟 + 𝑙)
(iii) 𝜋𝑟(𝑙 + ℎ) (iv) 𝝅𝒓(𝒍 + 𝒓)
2. If two hemispheres of same base radius ‘r’ are joined together along their bases, then, the curved
surface area of this new solid is − (HSLC 2017)
2 𝟐
(i) 6𝜋𝑟 (ii) 𝟒𝝅𝒓
2
(iii) 3𝜋𝑟 (iv) 2𝜋𝑟 2
3. Formula for finding curved surface area of a right circular cylinder is − (HSLC 2018)
2 2
(i) 2𝜋𝑟 ℎ (ii) 𝜋𝑟 ℎ
(iii) 2𝜋𝑟(ℎ + 𝑟) (iv) 𝟐𝝅𝒓𝒉
3
4. 3 cubes each of volume 64 cm are joined end to end. The length of the resulting cuboid is −
(i) 4 cm (ii) 8 cm (HSLC 2018)
(iii) 12 cm (iv) 16 cm
5. Let r and h be the radius of the base and height of a right circular cone respectively, then its volume
is − (HSLC 2019)
𝟏
(i) 𝜋𝑟 2 ℎ (ii) 𝝅𝒓𝟐 𝒉
𝟑
4 4
(iii) 𝜋𝑟 2 ℎ (iv) 𝜋𝑟ℎ2
3 3
6. Three equal solid cubes of edge 2 cm each are joined end-to-end. The surface area of the resulting
cuboid is − (HSLC 2020)
2 2
(i) 28 cm (ii) 56 cm
2
(iii) 64 cm (iv) 72 cm2
7. The formula for finding the total surface area of a solid hemisphere of radius ‘r’ is −
4 2
(i) 𝜋𝑟 2 (ii) 𝜋𝑟 2 (HSLC 2021)
3 3
𝟐 2
(iii) 𝟑𝝅𝒓 (iv) 2𝜋𝑟
8. The volume of a cube is 125 cm3, its surface area is − (HSLC 2021)
(i) 5 cm2 (ii) 25 cm2
(iii) 100 cm2 (iv) 150 cm2
9. If r is the radius of a hemisphere, then the total surface area is − (HSLC 2022)
(i) 2𝜋𝑟 2 (ii) 𝟑𝝅𝒓𝟐
3 2
(iii) 𝜋𝑟 2 (iv) 𝜋𝑟 2
4 3
10. A toy is in the form of cone mounted on a hemisphere of common base radius 7 cm. The total
height of the toy is 31 cm, then the slant height is equal to − (HSLC 2022)
(i) 38 cm (ii) 24 cm
(iii) 10 cm (iv) 25 cm
11. 2 cubes each of 5 cm edge are joined end to end, the volume of resulting cuboid is −
(i) 125 cm3 (ii) 150 cm3 (HSLC 2023)

5 cm
3 3
(iii) 200 cm (iv) 250 cm

5 cm
5 cm 5 cm

12. The length of the longest rod that can be placed in a room 12 m long, 9 m broad and 8 m high is −
(HSLC 2023)
(i) 13.2 m (ii) 15 m
(iii) 17 m (iv) 18.2 m
13. Formula for finding curved surface area of a right circular cylinder is − (HSLC 2023)
2
(i) 𝟐𝝅𝒓𝒉 (ii) 2𝜋𝑟 ℎ
2
(iii) 𝜋𝑟 ℎ (iv) 2ℎ𝑟(ℎ + 𝑟)
3
14. Two cubes, each of volume 64 cm are joined end to end. The surface area of the resulting cuboid is
− (HSLC 2024)
2 2
(i) 80 cm (ii) 128 cm
(iii) 𝟏𝟔𝟎 cm 2 (iv) 32 cm2
15. Twelve solid spheres of the same size are made by melting a solid metallic cylinder of base diameter
2 cm and height 16 cm. The diameter of each sphere is − (HSLC 2018)
(i) 2 cm (ii) 3 cm
(iii) 4 cm (iv) 6 cm
16. How many solid cubes of lead whose edge measures 3 cm can be made out of a cuboid whose
dimensions are 6 cm × 12 cm × 15 cm? (HSLC 2019)
(i) 30 (ii) 40
(iii) 45 (iv) 55
17. The number of spherical balls of radius 7 cm that can be formed from a sphere of radius 28 cm is −
(HSLC 2021)
(i) 4 (ii) 7
(iii) 28 (iv) 64
18. A cube of side 6 cm is cut into a number of cubes each of side 2 cm. The number of cubes formed is
− (HSLC 2022)
(i) 6 (ii) 9
(iii) 27 (iv) 12
19. The number of balls each having radius 3 cm that can be made from a solid sphere of radius 6 cm is
− (HSLC 2023)
(i) 𝟖 (ii) 12
(iii) 24 (iv) 27
 20. A solid metallic cylinder of height 45 cm and radius 2 cm is melted and recast into a solid spheres of
radius 3 cm each. The number of spheres formed is −
(i) 5 (ii) 4 (HSLC 2024)
(iii) 3 (iv) 6
21. The radii of the ends of a frustrum of a cone 16 cm high are 20 cm and 8 cm. Its slant height is −
(HSLC 2017)
(i) 20 cm (ii) 28 cm
(iii) 20√5 cm (iv) 33√5 cm
22. A solid frustum has radii of circular ends as 8 cm and 20 cm and height 16 cm. Thus,
the slant height of the frustum is − (HSLC 2024)
(i) 14 cm (ii) 16 cm
(iii) 18 cm (iv) 20 cm

Chapter 17
Exercise 17.1
1. Find the mean of the following data: (HSLC 2017)
Class 0 – 10 10 – 20 20 – 30 30 – 40 40 – 50
Frequency 12 16 6 7 9
Also, find the median using the relation, Mode = 3 median - 2 mean, if mode of the above data is
12.85. (mean = 22, median = 18.95)
2. Find the mean from the following table: (HSLC 2019)
Class 0 – 10 10 – 20 20 – 30 30 – 40 40 – 50
Frequency 7 8 12 13 10
` If median = 28, find the mode by using empirical formula. (mean = 27.2, mode = 29.6)
3. Calculate the arithmetic mean from the following frequency distribution table: (HSLC 2022)
Class Interval 0 – 10 10 – 20 20 – 30 30 – 40 40 – 50 50 – 60
Frequency 6 9 14 12 19 10
Also, find the mode using empirical formula if the median of the above data is 35.
(mean = 33.43, median = 38.14)
4. Find the mean of the following data: (HSLC 2024)

Class Interval 0 – 10 10 – 20 20 – 30 30 – 40 40 – 50 50 – 60
Frequency 3 7 12 15 8 5
Also, find the median using empirical formula if mode of the above data is 37.
(mean = 31.6, mode = 33.4)
Exercise 17.2
1. Find the median and mode of the following data: (HSLC 2018)
Classes 0 – 20 20 – 40 40 – 60 60 – 80 80 – 100 100 – 120 120 – 140
Frequency 6 8 10 12 6 5 3
(median = 61.67, mode = 65)
2. Calculate the Median from the following table: (HSLC 2021)
Class Interval 0 – 10 10 – 20 20 – 30 30 – 40 40 – 50
Frequency 5 10 20 5 10
Also, find the mean using empirical formula if mode of the above data is 24.
(median = 25, mean = 25.5)
3. Find the median from the following data: (HSLC 2023)

Class Interval 10 – 20 20 – 30 30 – 40 40 – 50 50 – 60
Frequency 10 12 15 7 6
Also, find the mean using empirical formula if mode is 22.4.
(median = 32, mean = 36.8)
Exercise 17.3
1. Find the median and mode of the following data: (HSLC 2018)
Classes 0 – 20 20 – 40 40 – 60 60 – 80 80 – 100 100 – 120 120 – 140
Frequency 6 8 10 12 6 5 3
(median = 61.67, mode = 65)
2. Find the mode of the following data: (HSLC 2020)
Class 0 – 10 10 – 20 20 – 30 30 – 40 40 – 50
Frequency 6 11 15 14 4
Also, find the mean using emperical formula, given that the median for the above data
is 26. (mode = 28, mean = 25)
Multiple ChoiCe Questions
1. If the mode and median of a frequency distribution are 29 and 26 respectively, the mean is
(i) 22.5 (ii) 24.5 (HSLC 2020)
(iii) 25.5 (iv) 27.5

Chapter 18
Multiple ChoiCe Questions
1. Which of the following can be the probability of an event? (HSLC 2017)
(i) −0.005 (ii) 1.006
𝟏𝟖 9
(iii) (iv)
𝟐𝟓 8
2. A bag contains 3 red balls, 5 white balls and 7 black balls. The probability that a ball drawn from the
bag at random will be neither red nor black is − (HSLC 2018)
1 𝟏
(i) (ii)
5 𝟑
8 7
(iii) (iv)
15 15
3. A bag contains 35 balls of which x are red, 2x are white and 4x are blue. A ball is selected at random.
What is the probability that it is red? (HSLC 2019)
𝟏 1
(i) (ii)
𝟕 8
3 5
(iii) (iv)
5 8
4. A die is thrown once. The probability of getting an even number is (HSLC 2020)
2 𝟏
(i) (ii)
3 𝟐
1 5
(iii) (iv)
6 6
5. A bag contains 2 red balls, 5 white balls and 8 black balls. The probability that a ball drawn from the
bag at random will be neither red nor black is − (HSLC 2021)
𝟏 1
(i) (ii)
𝟑 5
2 8
(iii) (iv)
15 15
6. A letter of English alphabet is chosen at random. The probability that it is a letter of the word
‘SYMPTOMS’ is − (HSLC 2022)
8 𝟑
(i) (ii)
26 𝟏𝟑
10 5
(iii) (iv)
26 13
7. A card is drawn at random from a well shuffled deck of 52 cards. Then the probability that the card
king is drawn is − (HSLC 2023)
𝟏 1
(i) (ii)
𝟏𝟑 26
2 3
(iii) (iv)
13 26
8. Two coins are tossed simultaneously, the probability of getting at least one head is −
1 𝟑
(i) (ii) (HSLC 2024)
2 𝟒
1 1
(iii) (iv)
4 3

Chapter 19
Exercise 19
1. The adjoining pie-chart shows the marks scored in an examination by a student in different subjects.
If the students obtained 105 marks in Hindi, find the total marks obtained by the student and marks
obtained in S.S. (540 marks, 75 marks) (HSLC 2017)
S.S.
Hindi
500 English
0
70 500
1000 900
Science

2. The favourite flavours of ice-cream for students is given in percentages as follows:

Flavours Percentage of students preferring the flavours
Chocolate 50%
Vanilla 30%
Strawberry 20%
Draw a pie chart for this data. (HSLC 2018)

Strawberry
Chocolate
0
72
1800
0
108
Vanilla
3. In the given figure, the pie chart gives the marks scored in an examination by a student in Mizo,
English, Maths, SS and Science. If the total marks obtained by the student is 540, answer the
following questions: (HSLC 2019)

(i) How many marks were obtained by the student in Maths? (60 mark) Mizo English
1200
(ii) In which subject did the student score 135 marks? (English) ∟900

600
400 SS
500

Science

4. The choice of food for a group of people is as given below: (HSLC 2020)
Favourite food Number of people
North Indian 30
South Indian 40
Chinese 25
Others 25
Total 120
Display the data in a pie chart.

Others North Indian

750 ∟ 900
750 1200
Chinese

South Indian

5. A student Sangi secured marks in different subjects as shown in the table below:
Subjects Mizo Maths Science SS
Marks 60 50 30 40
Represent the data in a pie chart. (HSLC 2021)

SS
Mizo
800 1200
600
Science 1000

Maths

6. The following table shows the expenditure incurred in the construction of a house.
Item Bricks Cement Steel Labour
 Expenditure (in %) 20% 25% 15% 40%
Draw a pie chart for the above data. (HSLC 2022)

Bricks
Labour
720

1440
900 Cement
540
Steel

Social
7. The pie-chart gives the marks scored in an examination Mathematics Science
by a student. If the total marks scored by the student is 540, 900 650

answer the following questions – (HSLC 2023) English

Science
800
550
(i) In which subject did the student score 120 marks? (Science) Hindi
(ii) How many marks did the student score in English? (82.5 marks) 700

8. The monthly expenditure of a student on various items is given below:

Item Tuition Bus Tiffin Stationary
Expenditure (in ₹) 1800 560 940 300
Draw a pie chart to represent the above data. (HSLC 2024)
Stationary

300
Tuition
Tiffin
940 1800

560
Bus

Multiple ChoiCe Questions

1. The given pie-chart shows the monthly expenditure of a family on various items. Transport
Food
If the amount spent on food is ₹ 900, the total expenditure in a month is (HSLC 2020) 450

(i) ₹ 5,700 (ii) ₹ 6,000

200

1000
(iii) ₹ 6,200 (iv) ₹ 7,200 Education
1600
House rent