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RBSE Class 10 Math Question Paper

The document is a mathematics question paper for RBSE Class 10, comprising four sections with a total of 80 marks. It includes various types of questions such as multiple choice, short answer, and proof-based questions covering topics like polynomials, arithmetic progressions, and geometry. Each section has a different mark allocation, with Section A containing 1 mark questions, Section B 2 marks, Section C 3 marks, and Section D 4 marks.

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RBSE Class 10 Math Question Paper

The document is a mathematics question paper for RBSE Class 10, comprising four sections with a total of 80 marks. It includes various types of questions such as multiple choice, short answer, and proof-based questions covering topics like polynomials, arithmetic progressions, and geometry. Each section has a different mark allocation, with Section A containing 1 mark questions, Section B 2 marks, Section C 3 marks, and Section D 4 marks.

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RBSE CLASS 10 MATHEMATICS QUESTION PAPER

Time: 3 Hours Maximum Marks: 80

General Instructions:
All questions are compulsory.
The question paper consists of four sections: A, B, C, and D.

SECTION A (1 mark each)


1. Which of the following is an irrational number?
(A) 2 (B) 2.232425... (C) 2.23 (D) 2.23

2. If HCF = LCM for two rational numbers, then numbers always should be:
(A) Composite (B) Equal (C) Prime (D) Co-prime

3. The degree of the polynomial P(x) = (3−x)(x−4) is:


(A) 2 (B) 4 (C) 0 (D) 3

4. For which value of k, the pair 3x + y = 1; (2k−1)x + y = 2k + 1 has no solution?


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

5. Roots of quadratic equation ax² + bx + c = 0 are not real, if:


(A) b² − 4ac > 0 (B) b² − 4ac = 0 (C) b² − 4ac < 0 (D) b² − 4ac ≥ 0

6. If first and last term of an arithmetic progression having 6 terms are 2 and 10
respectively, then sum is:
(A) 72 (B) 36 (C) 135 (D) 24

7. In the figure, DE ■ BC, AD=2cm, BD=3cm and AE=4cm, then EC will be:
(A) 5 cm (B) 6 cm (C) 7 cm (D) 4 cm

8. The coordinates of origin are:


(A) (1,1) (B) (0,0) (C) (0,1) (D) (1,0)

9. The value of 2sin²60°cos60° is:


(A) 4/3 (B) 5/2 (C) 3/4 (D) 1/3

10. From a point 100 m away, angle of elevation of a tower top is 60°. Height of tower is:
(A) 100√3 m (B) 100/√3 m (C) 50√3 m (D) 200/√3 m

SECTION B (2 marks each)


21. Find the HCF of integers 375 and 675 by the prime factorisation method.

22. Find the zeroes of the polynomial x² − x − 6.

23. Solve the pair of linear equations x + y = 14 and x − y = 4.

24. Find the discriminant of quadratic equation 3x² − 4√3x + 4 = 0.


25. Find the number of terms of A.P.: 10, 7, 4, …, -32.

26. If sin A = 3/5, find cos A and cosec A.

SECTION C (3 marks each)


27. Prove that √5 is an irrational number.

28. If the sum of zeroes of kx² + 5x + 3k is equal to their product, find k.

29. Find the sum of first 15 terms of an A.P. whose 5th and 9th terms are 26 and 42
respectively.

30. In the figure, if OP·OQ = OR·OS, then show that ∠OPS = ∠ORQ and ∠OQR = ∠OSP.

31. Prove that: (secA + tanA)(1 − sinA) = cosA.

32. The shadow of a tower on level ground increases by 40 m when the Sun's altitude
changes from 60° to 30°. Find the tower height.

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

34. Find the area of the sector of a circle with radius 4 cm and angle 60°. Also find the area
of the corresponding major sector. (Use π = 3.14)

SECTION D (4 marks each)


35. Coach of a cricket team buys one bat and 2 balls for Rs. 300. Later he buys another 2
bats and 3 balls for Rs. 525. Represent this situation algebraically and solve it by graphical
method. Also, find the cost of one bat and one ball.

36. A train travels 300 km at a uniform speed. If the speed had been 10 km/h more, it
would have taken 1 hour less. Find the speed of the train.

37. Prove that a line drawn through the midpoint of one side of a triangle parallel to the
second side bisects the third side.

38. Prove that: (1 + cosA)/(1 − cosA) = cosecA + cotA.

39. The following table shows the marks obtained by 50 students in mathematics. Find the
median marks:
| Marks | 20-30 | 30-40 | 40-50 | 50-60 | 60-70 | 70-80 |
| Students | 5 | 9 | 8 | 12 | 13 | 3 |

40. A Life Insurance agent found the following data for 100 policy holders. Calculate the
median age.
| Age (years) | Below 20 | Below 25 | Below 30 | Below 35 | Below 40 | Below 45 | Below 50
| Below 55 | Below 60 |
| Holders | 2 | 6 | 24 | 45 | 78 | 89 | 92 | 98 | 100 |
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The nth term of an A.P. can be algebraically expressed as a + (n-1)d, where a is the first term and d the common difference. To find the number of terms for 10, 7, 4, ..., -32, use the nth term formula: -32 = 10 + (n-1)(-3). Solving gives n = 15. This transformation allows systematic calculation of nth-term and aids in visualizing sequence progression control.

Using angles of elevation, h/100 = tan(60°) gives h = 100√3 for initial angle, shifting to an angle of 30° later: h/(100 + 40) = tan(30°), re-evaluate to confirm tower height. Applying trigonometric ratios at each angle guarantees precision. Any discrepancy identifies error, highlighting importance of understanding dynamic altitude effects on shadow length, demanding concrete logical reasoning over mere computation.

Prime factorization breaks numbers into a product of prime numbers. The HCF is found by multiplying the lowest power of the common primes. For example, 375 and 675 can be factored as 375 = 3 × 5³ and 675 = 3³ × 5². The common primes are 3 and 5; hence, HCF is 3¹ × 5² = 75. This method is effective due to systematic breaking down into foundational elements minimizing calculation errors.

The median divides data into two equal halves, reflecting the central location devoid of outliers’ effects, essential in skewed distributions. In a grouped frequency, identify the median class such that cumulative frequency just exceeds half total frequency. Interpolation provides precise median within the class by accounting for exact data subset distribution, enhancing central tendency comprehension, balancing intuitive beliefs with statistical validity.

To demonstrate that √5 is irrational, assume, for contradiction, that it is rational, i.e., expressible as a/b, where a and b are integers with gcd(a, b) = 1. Then, 5 = a²/b² implies a² = 5b². This means a² is divisible by 5, so a must also be divisible by 5. Let a = 5k, then a² = 25k², simplifying to 5b² = 25k², or b² = 5k². This implies b², hence b, is divisible by 5, contradicting gcd(a, b) = 1. Hence, √5 is irrational.

Expressing financial scenarios algebraically involves encoding real-world transactions into equations representing constraints. For example, buying 1 bat and 2 balls for Rs. 300, plus 2 bats and 3 balls for Rs. 525 translates to equations x + 2y = 300 and 2x + 3y = 525, where x and y are prices of a bat and ball, respectively. Solving graphically involves plotting these as lines and identifying their intersection point, revealing values (costs) satisfying both equations, hence linking abstract algebra to practical reasoning.

To find the discriminant of the quadratic equation ax² + bx + c = 0, use the formula Δ = b² - 4ac. The nature of the roots is determined as follows: if Δ > 0, the equation has two distinct real roots; if Δ = 0, it has exactly one real root; if Δ < 0, the roots are complex and non-real. For 3x² - 4√3x + 4 = 0, the discriminant is (−4√3)² − 4 × 3 × 4 = 48 − 48 = 0, indicating one real root.

A quadratic equation ax² + bx + c = 0 has no real roots if the discriminant Δ = b² - 4ac < 0. This means the square root term in the quadratic formula becomes imaginary, resulting in complex conjugate roots of the form (−b ± i√|Δ|)/2a. These roots are non-real due to the presence of the imaginary unit i, indicating the parabola doesn't intersect the x-axis.

The tangent-segment theorem states that from a point outside a circle, the tangent segments drawn to a circle are equal in length. To prove this, consider point P outside circle with center O. Draw tangents PA and PB where A and B are points of tangency. Triangles △OPA and △OPB are congruent by RHS (Right angle, Hypotenuse, Side) criterion because OA = OB (radii), angle at A and B is 90°, and OP is common. Thus, PA = PB.

For a pair of lines, ax + by = c and dx + ey = f, there is no solution when they are parallel, which occurs if a/d = b/e ≠ c/f. For the given equations 3x + y = 1 and (2k−1)x + y = 2k + 1, set the condition 3/(2k−1) = 1/1, solving for k gives k = 2. Substituting back confirms these become parallel lines, thus no solution due to inconsistency.

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