Class X Mathematics Test Paper
Total Marks: 50 Time: 2 Hours Difficulty Level: Medium
Section A: Multiple Choice Questions (1 mark each) [10 marks]
1. The value of the zero of the polynomial 2x^3 - 3x^2 + 5x - 10 is
a) 2 b) 5/2 c) -2 d) 1
2. If α and β are the zeros of x^2 - 5x + 6, then α^2 + β^2 =
a) 13 b) 25 c) 11 d) 50
3. The system 3x + 2y = 11, 6x + 4y = 22 has
a) a unique solution b) infinitely many solutions c) no solution d) exactly two solutions
4. Solve for x: x - y = 2, 2x + y = 5. The value of x is
a) 1 b) 2 c) 3 d) 4
5. A bag contains 5 red, 3 green and 2 blue balls. Probability of green ball is
a) 1/2 b) 3/10 c) 1/5 d) 1/10
6. If p and q are solutions of px + q = 0 and qx + p = 0 respectively, then p + q =
a) 1 b) 0 c) 2 d) -1
7. The polynomial x^2 + kx + 16 has equal roots. Then k =
a) 8 b) -8 c) 16 d) -16
8. If two coins are tossed together, probability of exactly one head is
a) 1/4 b) 1/2 c) 3/4 d) 1
9. The pair of lines 2x + y - 3 = 0 and 4x + 2y - 6 = 0 are
a) intersecting b) parallel c) coincident d) perpendicular
10. The sum of zeros of ax^2 + bx + c is -b/a. If product is 4, c/a =
a) 4 b) -4 c) 2 d) -2
Section B: Short-Answer Questions (2 marks each) [10 marks]
11. Find the other zero of x^2 - 7x + 12 if one zero is 3.
12. Solve by substitution: 4x - 3y = 1, 5x + 2y = 12.
13. A fair die is rolled once. State the probability of:
a) a prime number b) a number less than 3.
14. Divide 2x^3 + 3x^2 - 11x + 6 by (x - 1). State the remainder.
15. Solve graphically: x + y = 4, 2x - y = 1.
Section C: Long-Answer Questions (5 marks each) [20 marks]
16. Prove sum of zeros of x^3 - 6x^2 + 11x - 6 equals -coefficient of x^2; verify by finding zeros.
17. A shopkeeper mixes tea costing ■240/kg and ■320/kg in 3:2 ratio. a) Cost of mixture. b) Form linear equation fo
18. In a game, two cards drawn from 52 cards. Find probability both are face cards.
Section D: Case Study (10 marks)
Scenario: A school sports day. 200 students, 80 in long jump, 120 in sprint, 60 in both.
Teams formed by: a + b = 200, a - b = 20.
Each participating student gets a ticket. A ticket is drawn.
a) Find a and b. (2 marks)
b) How many participate in exactly one event? (2 marks)
c) Probability of drawing ticket of student in both events. (2 marks)
d) Probability ticket of student who did not participate in sprint. (2 marks)
e) Comment how linear equations and probability work together. (2 marks)