SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER - 1 (2025-26)

BASIC MATHEMATICS
CLASS-X [Link]
SUB: MATHEMATICS MAX. TIME:3hrs
General Instructions:
1. This Question Paper has 5 Sections A, B, C, D and 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 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 3marks and
2 Questions of 2 marks has been provided. An internal choice has been provided in the 2marks
questions of Section E
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8. Draw neat figures wherever required. Take π = 7 wherever not stated.

SECTION -A
1. If a kite is flying at a height of 40√3 m from the level ground, attached to a string inclined at
600 to the horizontal then the length of string is
(a)80 (b)60√3 (c)80√3 (d)12
2. The zeroes of the polynomial 4𝑥 2 − 12𝑥 + 9 are
3 3 3 3
(a) 2 , 2 (b) − 2 , − 2 (c) 3,4 (d))−3, −4
3. For a frequency distribution, mean, median and mode are connected by the relation
(a) mode = 3 mean – 2 median (b) mode = 2 median – 3 mean
(c) mode = 3 median – 2 mean (d) mode = 3 median + 2 mean
4. Express 98 as a product of its primes
(a) 2² × 7 (b) 2² × 7² (c) 2 × 7² (d) 23 × 7
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5. The circumference of the edge of a hemispherical bowl is 132 cm. When 𝜋 is taken as 7 , the
radius of the hemisphere is
(a) 21 (b) 42 (c) 2772 (d) none of these
6. The distance of the point P(acosθ , asinθ) from the origin is
(a) 𝑐𝑜𝑠𝜃 (b) 1 (c) 2 (d) a
7. If the first three terms of an AP are 3𝑝 − 1, 3𝑝 + 5 and 5𝑝 + 1 respectively, then the value of
𝑝 is
(a) 2 (b) 5 (c) 4 (d) −3
8. ABCD is a rectangle whose three vertices are B (4, 0), C(4, 3) and D(0, 3). The length of one
of its diagonals is
(a) 5 (b) 4 (c) 3 (d) 25

9. In the given figure, if AB ∥QR, the value of x =

(a) 3 cm (b) 4 cm (c) 5 cm (d) 6 cm

10. In the given figure, PA and PB are tangents to the circle with
centre O. If ∠APB = 60°, then ∠OAB is
(a) 30° (b) 60°
(c) 90° (d)45°

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 11. For the following distribution,
The sum of lower limits of median class and modal class is:
Class 0-5 5-10 10-15 15-20 20-25
Frequency 10 15 12 20 9
(a) 15 (b) 25 (c) 30 (d) 35
12. HCF of 8, 9, 25 is
a) 8 (b) 9 (c) 25 (d) 1
13. If in triangle ABC and DEF, AB/DE = BC/EF , then they will be similar when
(a) ∠B = ∠E (b) ∠A = ∠D (c) ∠B = ∠D (d) ∠A = ∠F
14. A card is selected from a deck of 52 cards. The probability of being a red face card is
3 6 6 3
(a) 26 (b) 26 (c) 13 (d) 13
15. The point which divides the line segment of points P(-1, 7) and (4, -3) in the ratio of 2:3 is:
(a) (-1, 3) (b) (-1, -3) (c) (1, -3) (d) (1, 3)
16. If 3 sin θ – cos θ = 0 and 0° < θ < 90°, find the value of θ.
(a) 30° (b) 45° (c) 60° (d) 90°
17. If HCF (16, y) = 8 and LCM (16, y) = 48, then the value of y is
(a) 24 (b) 16 (c) 8 (d) 48
18. If one root of the quadratic equation 2x² + kx – 6 = 0 is 2, then, the
value of k -1 is
(a) 1 (b) – 1 (c) 2 (d) – 2
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 and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct
explanation of Assertion.
(b). Both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
(c). Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect.
(d). Assertion is incorrect but Reason is correct
19. Assertion (A): Two cubes each of volume 125 𝑐𝑚3 are joined end to end to form a Cuboid.
The surface area of the resulting cuboid is 250 𝑐𝑚2
Reason (R): If n cubes each of volume𝑎3 . Units are joined end to end to form a Cuboid. Then
the surface area of the resulting cuboid is 2(2n+1) 𝑎2 square units
20. 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
Πrθ
Reason(R): The length of the arc subtending angle θ at the centre of a circle of radius r =180°.
SECTION -B
21. A vertical pole of length 6 m casts a shadow 4 m long on the ground and at the same time; a
tower casts a shadow 28 m long. Find the height of the tower.
In the given figure, sectors of two concentric circles of radii 7 cm
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and 3.5 cm are given. Find the area of the shaded region. (Use π = 7 )
(OR)
A horse is placed for grazing inside a rectangular field 70 m by
52 m and is tethered toone corner by a rope 21 m long. On how much
area can it graze?
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22. If tan (A + B) = √3and tan (A – B) = , 0 ≤ A + B ≤ 90° and A > B, then find A and B
√3
(OR)
7
In ΔABC, right angled at B, sin A =25, then fin the value of sec C + cot C

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 23. A quadrilateral ABCD is drawn to circumscribe a circle.
Prove that AB + CD = AD + BC.
24. Find the zeroes of the quadratic polynomial x2– 7x + 12 and verify the relationship between
the zeroes and the coefficients of the polynomial.
SECTION –C
25. Prove that √7 is irrational.
26. In figure PA and PB are tangents to the circle drawn from an external point P. CD are the
third tangent touching the circle at Q. If PA = 15 cm, find the perimeter of ΔPCD.

(OR)

Two concentric circles are of radii 8 cm and 5 cm.

Find the length of the chord of the larger circle
which touches the smaller circle.

27. If the 3rd and the 9th terms of an AP are 4 and – 8 respectively, which term of this AP is zero?

sin  − cos  + 1
28. Prove that = sec  + tan 
sin  + cos  − 1
(OR)
5𝑡𝑎𝑛60°
Evaluate (𝑠𝑖𝑛2 60°+𝑐𝑜𝑠2 60°)𝑡𝑎𝑛30°
29. Two dice are thrown at the simultaneously. Find the probability of getting
(i) a doublet
(ii) sum on two dice is less than 9
(iii) sum two dice is an even number.
30. Solve the following linear equations to find the value of x and y
47x+31y= 63; 31x+47y=15
SECTION –D
31. The median of the following data is 50. Find the values of p and q, if the sum of all
frequencies is 90. Also find the mode.

Marks obtained 20-30 30-40 40-50 50-60 60-70 70-80 80-90

Number of students p 15 25 20 q 8 10

(OR)
Class 85-90 90-95 95-100 100-105 105-110 110-115

frequency 15 22 20 18 20 25

Find the mean and median of the following data: Class frequency 15 22 20 18 20 25
32. Show that a line drawn parallel to one side of a triangle intersecting the other two sides in the
distinct points then the other sides are divided in the same ratio.
33. A rocket is in the form a right Circular Cylinder closed at the lower end and surmounted by a
cone with same radius as that of cylinder. The diameter and height of the cylinder are 9 m and
15 m, respectively. If the slant height of the conical portion is the 7.5 m, find the total surface
area and volume of the rocket.
(OR)
A vessel is in the form of a hollow hemisphere mounted by a hollow cylinder. The diameter of
hemisphere is 12cm and the total height of vessel is 10 cm. Find the inner surface area and
volume of the vessel.

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 34. A passenger train takes 2 hours less for a journey of 300 km if its speed is increased by 5
km/hr from its usual speed. Find the usual speed of the train?

SECTION –E
35. Students of class X, Emma, Anna, Krish and Sahil
gathered in the library. On the Library notice board
the positions of Some books are marked.
Point A – Science Guide, Point B – Maths guide,
Point C – Sanskrit guide,
Point D – English guide and point E –
History guide. Based on the information
answer the following questions.

(i) How much distance does Emma has to walk to get the Science guide,
if her starting point is (0,2)?
(ii) How far apart are the English and Sanskrit guide?
(iii) Find the distance between the location of Maths guide and Sahil's
starting point (which is at origin).
(OR)
Find the distance from Ato D and A to E. Are the points D and E
equidistant from A?
36. Aditya is celebrating his birthday. He invited his friends.
He bought a packet of toffees/candies
which contains 120 candies.
He arranges the candies such that in the first row
there are 3 candies, in second there are 5 candies,
in third there are 7 candies and so on.
On the basis of the above information,
answer any four of the following questions:
1. Find the common difference of the AP.
2. Find the number of candies placed in 7th row?
3. Find the total number of rows of candies
( OR)
Find the difference in number of candies placed in 9th
and 4th rows.
38. A person/observer on the sea coast observes two ships in
the sea both the ships are in same
straight path one behind the other.
If the observer is on his building of height
20 meters (including observer) and he observes
the angle of depression of two ships as 45° and 60°
respectively.
Based on above information answer the following questions.
(i) If a person observes a ship whose angle of depression is 60° then how much distance is the
ship away from him?
(ii)If a person observes another ship whose angle of depression is 45° then how much distance
that ship is away from him?
(iii)If a person observes the ship whose angle of depression changes from 60° to 30° then how far
be ship from the observer if the observer is at 20 m of height (including him)?
(OR)
At a time when a person observes two ships whose angle of depressions are 60° and 45° the
distance between the ships is (in meters).

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 ANSWER KEY
SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER – 1(2025 – 26)
BASIC MATHEMATICS
CLASS - X MAX. MARKS: 80
SUB: MATHEMATICS(BASIC) MAX. TIME: 3 Hours

SECTION A
[Link] 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Ans A A C C A D B A C A

[Link] 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

Ans C D A A D A A D A A

SECTION B

21. For correct diagram and information

For finding the height of the tower using similarity
ℎ𝑒𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝑝𝑜𝑙𝑒 ℎ𝑒𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝑡𝑜𝑤𝑒𝑟 6 ℎ
= ⇒ =
𝑠ℎ𝑎𝑑𝑜𝑤 𝑜𝑓 𝑝𝑜𝑙𝑒 𝑠ℎ𝑎𝑑𝑜𝑤 𝑜𝑓 𝑡𝑜𝑤𝑒𝑟 4 28
After solving, ℎ = 42

22. Area of the shaded region = area of the sector of 30° with radius 7 cm - area of the sector 30° with
radius 3.5 cm
30° 30°
= [360° ×ᴨ×72 – 360° ×ᴨ×3.52]
30° 7
= 360° ×ᴨ [72 – (2)2]
1 22 1
= 12 × ×72 [1 – 4 ]
7

1 3
= 12 × 22× 7× 4
77
= cm2 = 9.625 cm2
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(OR)
Area of the portion that horse can graze = area of the shaded portion
Shaded portion is a sector of radius 21m = length of the rope
Angle of the sector = angle of the corners of the rectangle = 90°
Area of the shaded portion that horse can graze =
𝜃 90° 22
× 𝜋𝑟2= 360° × × (21)2
360° 7
1 22 11
=4× × 21 × 21 = × 3 × 21 = 346.5𝑚2
7 2

23. For finding the values of (A+B) and (A-B)

From trigonometric tables:
𝑡𝑎𝑛60°= √3
1
𝑡𝑎𝑛30°=
√3
A + B = 60°

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 A - B = 30°
Add the equations, 2A = 90° ⇒ A = 45°
Substitute A into one equation
45° + B = 60° ⇒ B = 15°
(OR)
Since the triangle is right angled at B
So ∠A + ∠C = 90°
∠C = 90° - ∠A
Also
𝑜𝑝𝑝𝑜𝑠𝑖𝑡𝑒 𝑜𝑓 𝐴 𝐵𝐶 7
𝑠𝑖𝑛𝐴 = = =
ℎ𝑦𝑝𝑜𝑡𝑒𝑛𝑢𝑠𝑒 𝐴𝐶 25
So in ∆ABC:
BC = 7 (opposite to angle A)
AC = 25 (hypotenuse)
AB2 = AC2 - BC2 (pythagoras theorem)
2 2
= 25 - 7
= 625 - 49 = 576
⇒ AB = 24
For angle C:
ℎ𝑦𝑝 𝐴𝐶 24
𝑠𝑒𝑐𝐶 = = =
𝑎𝑑𝑗 𝐵𝐶 7
𝑎𝑑𝑗 𝐵𝐶 7
𝑐𝑜𝑡𝐶 = = =
𝑜𝑝𝑝 𝐴𝐵 24
25 7
𝑠𝑒𝑐𝐶 + 𝑐𝑜𝑡𝐶 = +
7 24
25 25 × 24 600
= =
7 168 168
7 7×7 49
= =
24 168 168
600 + 49 649
𝑠𝑒𝑐𝐶 + 𝑐𝑜𝑡𝐶 = =
168 168
24. We know that lengths of the tangents drawn from an external point to the circle are equal
DR = DS …(i)
BP = BQ …(ii)
AP = AS …(iii)
CR = CQ …(iv)
Adding (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv), we get DR + BP + AP + CR = DS + BQ + AS + CQ
By rearranging the terms we get
(DR + CR) + (BP + AP) = (CQ + BQ) + (DS + AS)
⇒ CD + AB = BC + AD
Hence it is proved that AB + CD = AD + BC
25. For finding zeroes
𝑥2−7𝑥 + 12 = (𝑥 − 3)(𝑥 − 4)
𝑥 = 3 and 𝑥 = 4
For a quadratic polynomial of the form: 𝑎𝑥2+𝑏𝑥 + 𝑐

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 𝑎 = 1, 𝑏 = −7 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑐 = 12
The sum and product of the zeroes are:
−𝑏 −(−7)
Sum of the zeroes = = =7
𝑎 1
𝑐 12
Product of the zeroes = 𝑎 = = 12
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SECTION C
𝑝
26. Let √5 = 𝑞 be a rational number
Where p and q are integers, q ≠ 0, HCF(p,q) = 1
Squaring both sides
𝑝2
5 = 𝑞2 ⇒ 𝑝2 = 5𝑞 2 …(1)
From equation (1)
P2 is divided by 5 → so, p must be divisible by 5
Let p = 5k for some integer k
p2 = (5k)2 = 25k2
25k2 = 5q2 ⇒ 5k2 = q2
⇒ q2 is divisible by 5 → so, q is also divisible by 5
So both p and q are divisible by 5
𝑝
Which contradicts the assumption that 𝑞 is in lowest terms
27. Since, PA and PB are tangent from same external point
PA = PB = 15cm
Now, perimeter of ΔPCD = PC + CD + DP
= PC + CQ + QD + DP
= PC + CA + DB + DP
= PA + PB = 15 + 15 = 30 cm
(OR)
Let O be the centre of the concentric circle
Let AB be the chord of the larger circle touching the smaller
circle at P
Here, OA = 8 cm, OP = 5 cm
Since AB is tangent of P to the smaller circle and OP is the
radius of the smaller circle
OP ⊥ AB
In right triangle APO we have
OA2 = AP2 + OP2 ⇒ (8)2 = AP2 + (5)2 ⇒ AP2 = 64 - 25 = 39
⇒ AP = √39 cm
Hence the length of the chord of the largest circle AB = 2 × 𝐴𝑃 = 2√39 𝑐𝑚
28. 3rd term of the AP : a + 2d = 4 …(1)
9th term of the AP : a + 8d = - 8 …(2)
Subtract (1) from (2): (a + 8d) - (a + 2d) = - 8 - 4
6d = - 12 ⇒ d = - 2
Now substitute d = - 2 into (1)
a + 2(-2) = 4 ⇒ a - 4 = 4 ⇒ a = 8
To find which term is 0, ie. find n such that a + (n - 1)d = 0

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 8 + (n - 1)(-2) = 0
8 - 2(n - 1) = 0
8 - 2n +2 = 0
⇒n=5
29. LHS = tanθ + 1 - secθ (divide numerator and denominator with cosθ)
𝑡𝑎𝑛𝜃+𝑠𝑒𝑐𝜃−1 𝑡𝑎𝑛𝜃+𝑠𝑒𝑐𝜃−(𝑠𝑒𝑐 2 𝜃 − 𝑡𝑎𝑛2 𝜃)
=𝑡𝑎𝑛𝜃+1−𝑠𝑒𝑐𝜃 = 𝑡𝑎𝑛𝜃+1−𝑠𝑒𝑐𝜃
(𝑠𝑒𝑐𝜃 + 𝑡𝑎𝑛𝜃)(1 − 𝑠𝑒𝑐𝜃 + 𝑡𝑎𝑛𝜃)
= = 𝑠𝑒𝑐𝜃 + 𝑡𝑎𝑛𝜃 = 𝑅𝐻𝑆
𝑡𝑎𝑛𝜃 + 1 − 𝑠𝑒𝑐𝜃
(OR)
𝑡𝑎𝑛60°= √3
1
𝑡𝑎𝑛30°=
√3
√3 3
𝑠𝑖𝑛60°= ⇒ 𝑠𝑖𝑛260°= 4
2
1 1
𝑐𝑜𝑠60°= 2 ⇒ 𝑐𝑜𝑠260°= 4
Numerator: 5 . 𝑡𝑎𝑛60° = 5√3
1
Denominator: (𝑠𝑖𝑛260° + cos260°)tan30° =
√3
5√3
= 5√3. √3 = 5.3 = 15
1
√3
30. (i) Probability of getting a doublet
A doublet is when both dice show the same number, e.g., (1,1), (2,2), ... , (6,6)
Favorable outcomes: (1,1), (2,2), (3,3), (4,4), (5,5), (6,6) - 6 outcomes
6 1
𝑃(𝑑𝑜𝑢𝑏𝑙𝑒𝑡) = =
36 6
(ii) Probability that sum is less than 9
List all combinations where the sum is < 9:
. Sum = 2 ⇒ (1,1)
· Sum = 3 ⇒ (1,2), (2,1)
· Sum = 4 ⇒ (1,3), (2,2), (3,1)
· Sum = 5 ⇒ (1,4), (2,3), (3,2), (4,1)
· Sum = 6 ⇒ (1,5), (2,4), (3,3), (4,2), (5,1)
· Sum = 7 ⇒ (1,6), (2,5), (3,4), (4,3), (5,2), (6,1)
· Sum = 8 ⇒ (2,6), (3,5), (4,4), (5,3), (6,2)
Total favorable outcomes = 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + 5 + 6 + 5 = 26
26 13
𝑃(𝑠𝑢𝑚 < 9) = =
36 18
(iii) Probability that sum is even
Even sums from two dice: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12
List combinations:
. Sum = 2 - (1,1) - 1
· Sum = 4 - (1,3), (2,2), (3,1) - 3
· Sum = 6 - (1,5), (2,4), (3,3), (4,2), (5,1) - 5
· Sum = 8 - (2,6), (3,5), (4,4), (5,3), (6,2) - 5
· Sum = 10 - (4,6), (5,5), (6,4) - 3

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 . Sum = 12 - (6,6) - 1
Total favorable outcomes =1+3+5+5+3+1=18
18 1
𝑃(𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑛 𝑠𝑢𝑚) = =
36 2
31. 47𝑥 + 31𝑦 = 63 …(1)
31𝑥 + 47𝑦 = 15 …(2)
Multiply: Equation (1) by 47, Equation (2) by 31
47(47x+31y) = 47(63) =2209x +1457y = 2961 …(3)
31(31x +47y) = 31(15)=961x + 1457y = 465 …(4)
(2209x + 1457y) - (961x + 1457y) = 2961 - 465
2496
1248𝑥 = 2496 ⇒ 𝑥 = =2
1248
47(2) + 31𝑦 = 63 ⇒ 94 + 31𝑦 = 63 ⇒ 31𝑦 = 63 − 94 = −31
−31
𝑦= = −1
31
𝑥 = 2, 𝑦 = −1
SECTION D
32.
Marks obtained 20-30 30-40 40-50 50-60 60-70 70-80 80-90
Number of
p 15 25 20 q 8 10
students
c. f p p+15 p+40 p+60 p+q+60 p+q+68 p+q+78

Now p+q+78 = 90 ⇒ p + q = 12 …(1)

Here, median is 50, so
median class is 50-60,
l = 50,
c. f = p+40
f = 20,
h = 10
𝑁
− 𝑐𝑓
𝑀𝑒𝑑𝑖𝑎𝑛 = 𝑙 + ( 2 )×ℎ
𝑓
45−(𝑝+40)
⇒ 50 = 50 + × 10
20
⇒p=5
⇒q=7
Mode :-
modal class is 40-50
l = 40
h = 10
f1 = 25
f0 = 15
f2 = 20
𝑓1 − 𝑓0 25 − 15
𝑚𝑜𝑑𝑒 = 𝑙 + × ℎ = 40 + × 10
2𝑓1 − 𝑓0 − 𝑓2 2(25) − 15 − 20

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 𝑚𝑜𝑑𝑒 = 46.67
(OR)

Class interval f midpoint(x) fx

85-90 15 87.5 1312.5

90-95 22 92.5 2035

95-100 20 97.5 1950

100-105 18 102.5 1845

105-110 20 107.5 2150

110-115 25 112.5 2812.5

∑ 𝑓 = 15 + 22 + 20 + 18 + 20 + 25 = 120

∑ 𝑓 𝑥 = 1312.5 + 2035 + 1950 + 1845 + 2150 + 2812.5 = 12105

∑ 𝑓𝑥 12105
Use the mean formula: 𝑚𝑒𝑎𝑛 = ∑𝑓
= = 100.875
120

Class interval f c. f

85-90 15 15

90-95 22 37

95-100 20 57

100-105 18 75

105-110 20 95

110-115 25 120
𝑛
Total frequency n = 120, so 2 = 60
The median class is the class whose cumulative frequency is just greater than or equal to 60, which is:
Median Class = 100-105
𝑛
−𝐹
Apply median formula: 𝑚𝑒𝑑𝑖𝑎𝑛 = 𝐿 + ( 2 𝑓 ) × ℎ
Where:
L = 100 (lower boundary of median class)
n=120
F = 57 (cumulative frequency before median class)
f = 18 (frequency of median class)
h = 5 (class width)

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 60 − 57 3
𝑀𝑒𝑑𝑖𝑎𝑛 = 100 + ( ) × 5 = 100 + × 5 = 100.83
18 18
33. Consider triangle ∆ABC, and line DE || BC, intersecting AB at D and AC at E.
Since DE || BC, by AAA similarity, we have: ΔADΕ ~ ΔABC
(<ADE = <ABC and <AED = <ACB by corresponding angles)
𝐴𝐷 𝐴𝐸
From similarity: 𝐴𝐵 = 𝐴𝐶 …(1)
𝐴𝐷
𝐴𝐷 𝐴𝐷
Now, 𝐷𝐵 = 𝐴𝐵−𝐴𝐷 = 𝐴𝐵
𝐴𝐷
1−
𝐴𝐵
𝐴𝐸
𝐴𝐸 𝐴𝐸
Similarly, 𝐸𝐶 = 𝐴𝐶−𝐴𝐸 = 𝐴𝐶
𝐴𝐸
1−
𝐴𝐶
𝐴𝐷 𝐴𝐸 𝐴𝐷 𝐴𝐸
But from (1), 𝐴𝐵 = 𝐴𝐶 , so: =
𝐷𝐵 𝐸𝐶

34. Cylinder:
Radius r =9m
Height h = 15m
Cone:
Radius r =9m
Slant height=7.5m
ℎ𝑒𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑒 ℎ = √𝑙 2 − 𝑟 2 , 𝑙 = 6𝑚
𝑇𝑆𝐴 𝑜𝑓 𝑟𝑜𝑐𝑘𝑒𝑡 = 𝜋𝑟𝑙 + 2𝜋𝑟ℎ + 𝜋𝑟 2 = 594𝑚 2
1
𝑉𝑜𝑙𝑢𝑚𝑒 = 3 𝜋𝑟 2 ℎ + 𝜋𝑟 2 ℎ = 1081.93𝑚3
(OR)
Diameter of hemisphere= 12 cm, radius=6 cm
Total height of vessel=10 cm.
Height of cylinder=10-6=4 cm
𝐼𝑛𝑛𝑒𝑟 𝐶𝑆𝐴 𝑜𝑓 𝑉𝑒𝑠𝑠𝑒𝑙 = 2𝜋𝑟ℎ + 2𝜋𝑟 2 = 377.14𝑐𝑚2
2
𝑉𝑜𝑙𝑢𝑚𝑒 𝑜𝑓 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑣𝑒𝑠𝑠𝑒𝑙 = 3 𝜋𝑟 3 + 𝜋𝑟 2 ℎ = 905.14𝑐𝑚3

35. Let the speed of the train be x km/hr.

Distance travelled=300 km
⇒Time taken, t=300/x
If the speed is increased by 5 kmph, then the time taken to complete the same distance is given by
T=300/x+5.
From the question, we have t-T=2.
⇒300/x-300/x+5=2
For finding x
The initial speed of the train is 25 kmph.
SECTION E
36. (i) From Emma's position (0, 2) to A (-4, 2):
𝐷𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑐𝑒 = √ (−4 − 0)2 + (2 − 2)2 = 4 𝑢𝑛𝑖𝑡𝑠
(ii) from D(-4,-2) to C(5,-5)
𝐷𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑐𝑒 = √ (5 + 4)2 + (−5 + 2)2 = √90 ≈ 9.49 𝑢𝑛𝑖𝑡𝑠
(iii) from (0,0) to B(4,3)

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 𝐷𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑐𝑒 = √42 + 32 = 5 𝑢𝑛𝑖𝑡𝑠
(OR)
A = (-4, 2), D = (-4, -2), E = (1,1)
A to D: = √ (−4 + 4)2 + (2 + 2)2 = 4 𝑢𝑛𝑖𝑡𝑠
A to E: = √ (1 + 4)2 + (1 − 2)2 = √26 ≈ 5.10 𝑢𝑛𝑖𝑡𝑠
So, A to D = 4 units and A to E ≈ 5.10 units
37. (i) In AP:
First term a = 3
Second term = 5
So, d = 5 - 3 = 2
(ii) Using the formula for the nth term of an AP:
𝑎𝑛 = 𝑎 + (𝑛 − 1)𝑑
For n = 7, a7= 3+ (7-1)2 = 3+12 = 15
𝑛
(iii) 𝑆n= 2 [2𝑎 + (𝑛 − 1)𝑑]
Given : Sn = 120, a = 3, d = 2
𝑛
[2(3) + (𝑛 − 1)(2)] = 120
2
𝑛[3 + 𝑛 − 1] = 120
𝑛(𝑛 + 2) = 120
𝑛2+2𝑛 − 120 = 0
Solve the quadratic equation
−2 ± √22 + (4)(1)(120) −2 ± √484 −2 ± 22
𝑛= = =
2 2 2
𝑛 = 10 𝑜𝑟 − 12
Rejecting negative value, 𝑛 = 10 → total number of rows = 10
(OR)
𝑎𝑛 = 𝑎 + (𝑛 − 1)𝑑
a9 = 3+(9-1).2=3+16=19
a4= 3+(4-1) . 2=3+6=9
Difference = 19-9 = 10
20 20 20√3
38. (i) 𝑡𝑎𝑛60°= 𝐴𝐶, 𝐴𝐶 = = 𝑚
√3 3
20
(ii) 𝑡𝑎𝑛45°= 𝐵𝐶 , BC = 20m
20
(iii) 𝑡𝑎𝑛30°= 𝐵𝐶, BC = 20√3m
20 40 40√3
𝑡𝑎𝑛60°= 𝐴𝐶, 𝐴𝐶 = = 𝑚
√3 3
40 20
AB = BC - AC = 20√3 – = 𝑚
√3 √3
(OR)
20
𝑡𝑎𝑛45°= 𝐵𝐶 , BC = 20m
20 20 20√3
𝑡𝑎𝑛60°= , 𝐴𝐶 = = 𝑚
𝐴𝐶 √3 3
20√3 − 20
𝐴𝐵 = 𝑚
√3

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 SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER - 2
MATHEMATICS (BASIC)
Class- X Time: 3 Hours
Sub- MATHEMATICS (BASIC) Max. Marks :80

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS:
This Question Paper has 5 Sections A-E.
Section A has 20 MCQs carrying 1 mark each
Section B has 5 questions carrying 02 marks each.
Section C has 6 questions carrying 03 marks each.
Section D has 4 questions carrying 05 marks each.
Section E has 3 case based integrated units of assessment (04 marks each) with subparts of the
values of 1, 1 and 2 marks each respectively.
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
2marks questions of Section E.
SECTION A
Section A consists of 20 questions of 1 mark each.
1. The greatest possible length of the rope which can be used to measure two sticks of lengths
24m and 18m
A) 72 B) 12 C) 6 D) 3
2. Two positive integers 'a' and ‘b’ can be expressed as a = x 3 y 2 and b = xy3, x and y are
prime numbers. What is the L.C.M of a and b?
A) x 3 y 2 B) xy3 C) x 3 y 3 D) xy2
3. Write the discriminant of quadratic equation (x+ 5)2 = 2(5x – 3)
A)124 B) -124 C) -24 D) 24
4. The value of x for which 2𝑥, 𝑥 + 10, 𝑎𝑛𝑑 3𝑥 + 2 are the three consecutive terms of an AP
(A) -6 (B)18 (C)6 (D)-18
5. (sec A + tan A) (1 – sin A) =
A) sec A (B) sin A (C) cosec A (D) cos A
6. If one zero of the polynomial f(x)= (k2+4) x2+13x+4k is the reciprocal of the other, k =
(A) 2 (B)-2 (C)1 (D) -1
7. The distance of the point P(–6, 8) from the origin is
(A) 10 units (B) 2√7 units (C) 8 units (D) 6 units
8. 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)
9. A tangent PQ at a point P of a circle of radius 5 cm meets a line through the centre O at a
point Q so that OQ = 12 cm. Length PQ is:
(A) 12 cm (B) 13 cm (C) 8.5 cm (D) √119 cm
10. D and E are the midpoints of side AB and AC of a triangle ABC, respectively and
BC = 6cm. If DE || BC, then the length (in cm) of DE is:
(A) 2.5 (B) 3 (C) 5 (D) 6
11. If triangles ABC and DEF are similar and AB=4 cm, DE=6 cm, EF=9 cm and FD=12 cm, the
perimeter of triangle ABC is:
(A) 22 cm (B) 20 cm (C) 21 cm (D) 18 cm
12. A girl calculates that the probability of her winning the first prize in a lottery is 0.08.
If 6000 tickets are sold, how many tickets has she bought?
(A) 40 (B) 240 (C) 480 (D) 750
13. For a frequency distribution, mean, median and mode are connected by the relation
(A) mode = 3mean – 2median (B) mode = 2median – 3mean
(C) mode = 3median – 2mean (D) mode = 3median + 2mean

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 14. The minute hand of a clock is 7 cm long. Find the area of the face of the clock described
by minute hand in 30 minutes.
(A)154 Sq cm (B)38.5 Sq cm (C)105 Sq cm (D)77 Sq cm
15. If the diameter of the sphere is doubled, the surface area of the resultant becomes x times
that of the original one. Then the value of x is ………………..
(A) 2 (B) 3 (C) 4 (D) 5
16. Two identical solid cubes of side a are joined end to end. Then the total surface area of
the resulting cuboid is
(A) 12a2 (B) 10a2 (C) 8a2 (D) 11a2
17. The pair of equations y = 0 and y = –7 has:
A) one solution B) two solutions C) infinitely many solutions D) no solution
0 0
18. If √3 sinθ - cosθ=0 and 0 <θ< 90 , then the value of θ is
A)300 B)600 C)900 D)450
DIRECTION: In the question number 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): sin 450=cos 450
Statement R(Reason): sin θ = cos θ for all values of θ.
20. Statement A (Assertion): If the HCF of two numbers is 5 and their product is 150,
then their LCM is 30
Statement R(Reason): For any two positive integers p and q, HCF(p, q)×LCM(p, q) = p × q

SECTION- B
Section B consists of 5 questions of 2 marks each.
21. If the sum of the zeroes of the quadratic polynomial f(t) = kt2 + 2t + 3k is equal to their
product, find the value of k
OR
If α and β are the zeros of the quadratic polynomial 2𝑥 2 – 8𝑥 + 5, find the value of
1 1
(𝛼+ β ) × ( 𝛽+ α )
22. Prove that the length of tangents of a circle from an exterior point are equal.
23. D is a point on the side BC of a triangle ABC such that ∠ADC = ∠BAC.
Show that CA2 = [Link]
OR
In the figure, DE||OQ and DF||OR, show that EF||QR.
1
24. If tan (A + B) = √3 and tan (A - B) = ; 0∘<A+B≤90∘;A>B, find A and B.
√3
25. A chord of a circle of radius 10 cm subtends a right angle at the centre. Find
the area of the corresponding minor sector
SECTION C
Section C consists of 6 questions of 3 marks each.
26. Prove that 3 + 2√5 is irrational.
27. A two-digit number is obtained by either multiplying the sum of digits by 8 and then
subtracting or by multiplying the difference of digits by 16 and adding 3.
Find the number.
OR
In a competitive examination, one mark is awarded for each correct answer,
1
while 2 mark is deducted for every wrong answer. Rahul answered 120 questions and

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 got 90 marks. How many questions did he answer correctly?
28. A quadrilateral ABCD is drawn to circumscribe a circle. Prove that AB + CD = AD + BC
29. Find the zeroes of the quadratic polynomial x2 + 7x + 10, and verify the relationship
between the zeroes and the coefficients
30. Prove the following identities, where the angles involved are acute
angles for which the
𝟏+𝒔𝒊𝒏 𝑨
expressions are defined √ = sec A + tan A
𝟏−𝒔𝒊𝒏 𝑨
OR
1
(cosecA - sinA)(secA - cosA)= (tan 𝐴+cot 𝐴)
31. A box contains 5 red marbles, 8 white marbles and 4 green marbles. One marble is taken
out of the box at random. What is the probability that the marble taken out will be
(i) red? (ii) white? (iii) not green?
SECTION D
Section D consists of 4 questions of 5 marks each.
32. The altitude of a right triangle is 7 cm less than its base. If the hypotenuse is 13cm, find
the other two sides. OR
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.
33. A vessel is in the form of an inverted cone. Its height is 8 cm and the radius of its top,
which is open, is 5 cm. It is filled with water up to the brim. When lead shots, each of
which is a sphere of radius 0.5 cm are dropped into the vessel, one-fourth of the water
flows out. Find the number of lead shots dropped in the vessel.
34. The following table shows the ages of the patients admitted in a hospital during a year:
Age (in years) 5-15 15-25 25-35 35-45 45-55 55-65

Number of 6 11 21 23 14 5
patients
Find the
mode and the mean of the data given above.
35. Sides AB and AC and median AD of a triangle ABC are
respectively proportional to
sides PQ and PR and median PM of another triangle PQR.
Show that ∆ABC ~ ∆ PQR
OR
State and prove Basic Proportionality Theorem
SECTION E
Case study-based questions are compulsory.
36. India is competitive manufacturing location due to the low cost
of manpower and strong technical and engineering capabilities
contributing to higher quality production runs. The
production of TV sets in a factory increases uniformly by a fixed number every year. It
produced 16000 sets in 6th year and 22600 in 9th year
Based on the above information, answer the following questions:
i. Find the production during first year.

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 ii. Find the production during first 3 years.
iii. In which year, the production is Rs 29,200.
OR
Find the difference of the production during 7th year and 4th year.
37. In a GPS, the lines that run east-west are known as lines of latitude, and the lines running
north south are known as lines of longitude. The latitude and the longitude of a place are its
coordinates and the distance formula is used to find the distance between two places. The
distance between two parallel lines is approximately 150 km. A family from Uttar Pradesh
planned a round trip from Lucknow (L) to Puri (P) via Bhuj (B) and Nashik (N) as shown
below.
Based on the above information answer the following questions using co- ordinate
geometry
(i)Find the distance between Lucknow to Bhuj
(ii) If Kota internally divides a line segment joining
Lucknow to Bhuj in the ratio 3:2 then find the coordinates of Kota.
(iii) Name the type of Triangle formed by the places Lucknow Nashik and Puri
OR
Find a point on the longitude (y-axis) which is equidistant from the points Lucknow (L) and
Puri (P).
38. A lighthouse is a tall tower with light near the top. These are often built on islands, coasts or
on cliffs. Lighthouses on water surface act as a navigational aid to the mariners and send
warning to boats and ships for dangers. Initially wood, coal
would be used as illuminators. Gradually it was replaced by
candles, lanterns, electric lights. Nowadays they are run by
machines and remote monitoring. Prongs Reef lighthouse
of Mumbai was constructed in 1874-75. It is approximately
40 meters high and its beam can be seen at a distance of 30
kilometres. A ship and a boat are coming towards the
lighthouse from opposite directions. Angles of depression of flash light from the lighthouse to
the boat and the ship are 300 and 600 respectively

(i) Find the distance of boat from the lighthouse?

(ii) Find the distance of ship from the lighthouse?
(iii) Find the time taken by the boat to reach the light house if it is moving at
the rate of 2 km per hour.
OR
The ratio of the height of a light house and the length of its shadow on the
ground is √3 : 1 . What is the angle of elevation of the sun?

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 ANWERS/MARKING SCHEME
SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER -2
BASIC MATHEMATICS
SECTION A (1 mark each)

1 C) 6 2 c) x 3 y 3 3 B) -124 4 (C)6 5 (D) cos A 6 (A) 2 7 (A) 10 units

8 (B) (0, –1) 9 (D) √119 cm 10 (B) 3 11 (D) 18 cm 12 (C) 480
13(C) mode = 3median – 2mean 14 (D)77 Sq cm 15 (C) 4 16 (B) 10a2
0
17 (D) no solution 18 a)30
19 (c) Assertion (A) is true but reason(R) is false.
20 (a) Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true and reason (R) is the correct Explanation
SECTION B
Section B consists of 5 questions of 2 marks each.
−𝑐𝑜𝑒𝑓𝑓𝑖𝑐𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝑥 −2 1
21. α +β = , α+β= ……………………..2
𝑐𝑜𝑒𝑓𝑓𝑖𝑐𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝑥2 𝑘
𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑡 𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑚 3𝑘 1
αβ = , αβ = =3 ……………………...2
𝑐𝑜𝑒𝑓𝑓𝑖𝑐𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝑥2 𝑘
−2 −2 1 1
given α +β = αβ ⇒ = 3, k= ……………………………(2 + 2)
𝑘 3
OR
α and β are the zeroes of the quadratic polynomial 2x2- 8x + 5
−𝑏 −8 𝑐 5 1
α + β = 𝑎 = - ( 2 ) = 4 and αβ = 𝑎 = 2 …………………………..2
1 𝛼𝛽+1 1 𝛼𝛽+1 1
α+𝛽 = and β + 𝛼 = …………………………..2
𝛽 𝛼
5 2 7 2
1 1 (𝛼𝛽+1)2 ( +1) ( ) 49
(α + 𝛽 ) ( β + 𝛼 ) = 𝛼
= 2
5 = 2
5 = 10………………………… 1
2 2
22. 1. OA = OB (radii of the same circle)
2. OP = OP (common)
3. ∠OAP=∠OBP=900
Thus, by the RHS criterion, ΔPAO is congruent to ΔPBO
1 1 1 1
AP= BP (CPCT) ……. (2 + 2 + 2) fig (2)
23. In ΔABC and ΔDAC
∠BAC = ∠ADC (Given in the Statement)
1
∠ACB = ∠ACD (Common angles)……………………… 2
1
⇒ ΔABC ∼ ΔDAC (AA criterion)……….. 2
If two triangles are similar, then their corresponding sides are proportional
𝐶𝐴 𝐶𝐵 1
⇒ = …………………….. 2
𝐶𝐷 𝐶𝐴
1
⇒ CA2 = CB × CD…………………….. 2

OR
In ΔPOQ
𝑃𝐸 𝑃𝐷 1
DE || OQ (given), = ..(1)……………………… 2
𝐸𝑄 𝐷𝑂
In ΔPOR, DF || OR ( given)
𝑃𝐹 𝑃𝐷 1
= ......... (2)……………………… 2
𝐹𝑅 𝐷𝑂
𝑃𝐸 𝑃𝐹 𝑃𝐷 𝑃𝐸 𝑃𝐹 1
From equation (1) and (2), = = , = ………………………
𝐸𝑄 𝐹𝑅 𝐷𝑂 𝐸𝑄 𝐹𝑅 2
𝑃𝐸 𝑃𝐹 1
In ΔPQR, = ∴ QR || EF (Converse of Basic Proportionality theorem)……………… 2
𝐸𝑄 𝐹𝑅

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25. Area of minor segment APB = Area of sector OAPB - Area of right ΔAOB
𝜃 1 1
= 360× πr2 - 2× OA × OB……………………………2
90 1
= 360× πr2 - 2× r × r
1 1 1
= 4πr2 – 2 r2……………………………………………..2
1 1 𝑟2 (3.14 − 2) 1
= r2 (4 π - 2) = ………………..2
4
𝑟2 (1.14 )
= = (10 × 10 × 1.14)/4 cm² (Since radius r is given as 10 cm)
4
1
= 28.5 cm²………………………………………….2
SECTION C
26. Let's assume that 3 + 2√5 is rational.
𝑎 1
3 + 2√5 = 𝑏……………………. 2
b(3 + 2√5) = a ⟹ 3b + 2√5b = a…………………….1
(𝑎−3𝑏)
2√5b = a - 3b ⟹ √5 = 𝑏 ………………………………..1
(𝑎−3𝑏)
Since 2b is a rational number, then √5 is also a rational number
But, we know that √5 is irrational.
1
Therefore, our assumption was wrong that 3 + 2√5 is rational. Hence, 3 + 2√5 is irrational. 2
27. Case 1: By multiplying the sum of the digits by 8 and by subtracting 5,
1
8 × (x + y) - 5 = 10x + y…………………………… 2
8x + 8y - 5 = 10x + y
1
2x-7y = -5--------------------(1)………………………… 2
Case 2: By multiplying the difference of the digits by 16 and by adding 3,
16 × (x - y) + 3 = 10x+ y……………
Using the distributive property
16x - 16y + 3 = 10x + y
1
6x - 17y = -3-----------------(2)……………………………. 2
Solve the linear equations (1) and (2).
Multiplying (1) by 3 and subtracting from (2),
(6x - 17y) - (6x - 21y) = - 3 - (- 15)
1
4y=12 , y = 3……………………………………2
Substituting the value of y in (1),
2x - 7 × 3 = -5
1
2x = 21 - 5 = 16, x = 8. …………………………………
2
Two-digit number = 10x + y
1
= 10 × 8 + 3 = 80 + 3 = 83……………………………………..2
OR
Consider the number of correct answers to be x.
1
Consider the number of wrong answers to be (120 - x)…………………. 2
According to the given condition,
1 1
x × 1 - (120 - x) × 2 = 90………………………………2
Now solve for x.
𝑥 1
x - 60 + 2 = 90……………………………………..…2
3𝑥 1
= 150………………………………..
2 2
2 1
x = 150 × 3 ……………………………………………2

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 300 1
x = 3 ⟹ x = 100………………………………………………..2
28. From the given figure we can consider a few points which are as follows:
(i) DR = DS [the lengths of the tangents drawn from an external point to the circle are equal.]
(ii) BP = BQ
(iii) AP = AS
1
(iv) CR = CQ…………………………… 1 2
Since they are tangents on the circle from points D, B, A, and C
respectively.
Now let us add both the LHS and RHS of the above equations
separately and observing the result.
1
DR + BP + AP + CR = DS + BQ + AS + CQ…………………..2 By
rearranging the terms we get,
1
(DR + CR) + (BP + AP) = (CQ + BQ) + (DS + AS)……………
2
On further simplifying,
CD + AB = BC + AD
1
Hence it is proved AB + CD = AD + BC………………………..2
29. x2 + 7x + 10 = x2 + 2x + 5x + 10
Taking out the common terms, we get
x(x + 2) + 5 (x + 2)
(x + 2) (x + 5)
1
x = - 2 and x = - 5………………………………….1 2
1
The zeroes of the polynomial x2 + 7x + 10 are - 2 and - 5…………………..2
The sum of the zeroes is expressed as
−7 −𝑏 𝑐𝑜𝑒𝑓𝑓𝑖𝑐𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝑥 1
(- 2) + (- 5) = - 7 = - ( 1 ) = 𝑎 = ( coefficient of x2 ) ……………………… 2
10 𝑐 𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑡 𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑚 1
The product of the zeroes is expressed as - 2 × (- 5) = 10 = = = (coefficient of x2)… 2
1 𝑎
𝟏+𝒔𝒊𝒏 𝑨
30. √𝟏−𝒔𝒊𝒏 𝑨 = sec A+ tan A
Multiplying and dividing LHS by (1 + sin A)
(𝟏+𝐬𝐢 𝐧 𝑨)(𝟏+𝒔𝒊𝒏𝑨) 𝟏+𝒔𝒊𝒏 𝑨 1
⇒√(𝟏−𝐬𝐢 𝐧 𝑨)(𝟏+𝒔𝒊𝒏𝑨) = 𝟏−𝒔𝒊𝒏 𝟐 𝑨
[a² - b² = (a - b)(a + b)]………..12
𝟏+𝒔𝒊𝒏 𝑨 𝟏 𝒔𝒊𝒏 𝑨 1
= = + = sec A+ tan A………………………12
𝐜𝐨𝐬𝐀 𝐜𝐨𝐬 𝑨 𝐜𝐨𝐬 𝑨

OR
LHS
= (cosecA – sinA).(secA – cosA)
1 1 1− 𝑠𝑖𝑛2 𝐴 1− 𝑐𝑜𝑠2 𝐴
= (sinA - SinA).( 𝑐𝑜𝑠𝐴- cosA) = [( ].[ ]…………………… 1
sinA cosA
𝑐𝑜𝑠2 𝐴 𝑠𝑖𝑛2 𝐴
=[ ][ ] = [Link]…………………………1
sinA cosA
1 1 1 𝑐𝑜𝑠𝐴.𝑠𝑖𝑛𝐴
RHS = = = 𝑠𝑖𝑛𝐴 𝑐𝑜𝑠𝐴 = 𝑠𝑖𝑛2 𝐴+𝑐𝑜𝑠2𝐴
tanA+cot 𝐴 tanA+cot 𝐴 +
𝑐𝑜𝑠𝐴 𝑠𝑖𝑛𝐴
= [Link] { sin2A + cos2A = 1}…….1

So RHS = LHS
31. total number of balls = 5 + 8 + 4 = 17
5
(i) Probability of drawing red ball = ……………………. 1
17
8
(ii) Probability of drawing white ball = 17…………………. 1

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 4
(iii) Probability of drawing a green ball = 17………………….. 1
SECTION D
32 Pythagoras theorem: Hypotenuse2 = (base)2 + (altitude)2
132 = x2 + (x - 7)2………………………………………………………………1
x2- 7x - 60 = 0 ……………………………………………………………… 1
x2 - 12x + 5x - 60 = 0, x(x - 12) + 5 (x - 12) = 0,(x + 5) (x - 12) = 0
x - 12 = 0 and x + 5 = 0 , x = 12 and x = - 5……………………………..….2
We know that the value of the base cannot be negative.
Therefore, Base = 12 cm, Altitude = 12 - 7 = 5 cm……………………..……1
OR
360 1
Distance = Speed × Time, 360 = s × t, ⇒ t = 𝑠 …………………..2
Increased speed of the train can be written as s + 5
New time to cover the same distance = t - 1
(s + 5) × (t - 1) = 360 ....(i)…………………………………………1
st - s + 5t - 5 = 360
360 1800 1
360 - s + 5( 𝑠 ) - 5 = 360 , - s + 𝑠 - 5 = 0……………..…….……2
s² + 5s - 1800 = 0………………………………………………………2
1
s = 40 and s = - 45……………………………………………………2
Speed of the train cannot be a negative value.
1
Therefore, speed of the train is 40 km /hr……………………………2
1
33. No. of lead shots = 4× volume of the water in the vessel ÷ volume of each lead shot..1
1 1 3
=4 × (3) πR2h × 4πr3……………………………………1
𝜋𝑅 2 ℎ 3
= × πr3……………………………………….1
12 4
𝑅2ℎ
= 16𝑟 3 ……………………………………………. 1
5𝑐𝑚 × 5 𝑐𝑚 × 8 𝑐𝑚
= ((16 × 0.5 cm × 0.5 cm × 0.5 cm)) = 100 ………………….1

34.

Σfᵢxᵢ 2830
(x) = = = 35.37 ………………………1+ 2 mark for table
Σfᵢ 80
Model class = 35 − 45
Class size, h = 10
Lower limit of model class, l = 35
Frequency of modal class, f₁ = 23
Frequency of class preceding modal class, f₀ = 21
Frequency of class succeeding the modal class, f₂ = 14……………
f1 − f0
Mode = l + ×h ……………………………………..1
2f1 − f0 − f2
23 − 21 1
= 35 + × 10 …………………………………… 2
2 × 23 − 21 − 14

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 2 1
= 35 + ( ) × 10 = 35 + 1.8 = 36.8……………………………….. 2
11
35. In ΔABD and ΔCDE
AD = DE [By Construction]
BD = DC [AD is the median]
∠ADB = ∠CDE [Vertically opposite angles]
Therefore, ΔABD ≅ ΔECD [By SAS criterion of congruence]……………..1
1
⇒ AB = CE [CPCT] ...(i)…………………………………………… 2
Also, in ΔPQM and ΔMNR
PM = MN [By Construction]
QM = MR [PM is the median]
∠PMQ = ∠NMR [Vertically opposite angles]
Therefore, ΔPQM = ΔNRM [By SAS criterion of congruence]…………………1
1
⇒ PQ = RN [CPCT]...(ii)……………………………………………………….
2
𝐴𝐵 𝐴𝐶 𝐴𝐷 𝐶𝐸 𝐴𝐶 𝐴𝐷
Now, = = = [Given] ⇒ 𝑅𝑁= 𝑃𝑅= 𝑃𝑀 [from (i) and (ii)]
𝑃𝑄 𝑃𝑅 𝑃𝑀
𝐶𝐸 𝐴𝐶 2𝐴𝐷 𝐶𝐸 𝐴𝐶 𝐴𝐸 1
⇒ 𝑅𝑁 = 𝑃𝑅= 2𝑃𝑀 ⇒ 𝑅𝑁= 𝑃𝑅= 𝑃𝑁 [ 2AD = AE and 2PM = PN ]…………… 2
Therefore, ΔACE ~ ΔPRN [By SSS similarity criterion]
Therefore, ∠CAE = ∠RPN , Similarly, ∠BAE = ∠QPN
Hence, ∠CAE + ∠BAE = ∠RPN + ∠QPN
⇒ ∠BAC = ∠QPR ⇒ ∠A = ∠P ....(iii)
𝐴𝐵 𝐴𝐶
Now, In ΔABC and ΔPQR 𝑃𝑄= 𝑃𝑅 , ∠A = ∠P [from (iii)]………………………1
1
Therefore, ΔABC ~ ΔPQR [By SAS similarity criterion] …………………………..2
OR
1
Statement – 1 mark. Given, construction - (2 mark) , Figure- 1 mark
1
Correct proof : 22
SECTION E
36. ii) 5000+ 7200+9400 = 21600
(iii). In which year, the production is Rs 29,200.
24200/2200 = 12 ( OR)
(iii) a4 = 11600 a7 = 18200 difference = 6600
37. In a GPS, the lines that run east-west are known as lines of latitude, and the line
i) 150 √34 ………………..1
41
ii) (3, 5 ) ………………………..1
iii)LNP is an isosceles triangle (LN = PL = 5, NP =4)…………………..2
OR
0,25
( 8 )………………………………..2
𝐴𝐵 1 40
38. i) In ΔADB, tan30º = ⇒ = 𝐷𝐵 ⇒DB= 40√3…………………. 1
𝐵𝐷 √3
𝐴𝐵 40 40 40√3
ii) In ΔACB, tan60º = ⇒√3 = ⇒BC = = ………….. 1
𝐵𝐶 𝐵𝐶 √3 3
2000
iii) Boat moving at a speed of 2 km/hr = m/min
60
𝐷𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑐𝑒 𝐷𝐵 60
Time taken to cover the distance = = × 40√3
𝑠𝑝𝑒𝑒𝑑 2000
OR
Let height of light house be AB and its shadow be BC
𝐴𝐵
In ΔABC, tan θ = …………………………………………..1
𝐵𝐶
𝐴𝐵
= √3 ⇒ θ = 60…………………………………………………1
𝐵𝐶

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 SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER – 3(2025-26)
MATHEMATICS(BASIC)
Class :X Max. Marks: 80
Sub: Mathematics (Basic) Time: 3 Hours
General Instructions:
1. This Question Paper has 5 Sections A, B, C, D and 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 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 3marks and
2 Questions of 2 marks has been provided. An internal choice has been provided in the 2marks
questions of Section E
22
8. Draw neat figures wherever required. Take π = 7 wherever not stated.
SECTION – A
1. The pair of equations 3𝑥 + 2𝑦 + 7 = 0 𝑎𝑛𝑑 6𝑥 + 4𝑦 + 14 = 0 has

(a) Unique solution ( b) exactly two solution

(c) infinitely many solution (d) no solution
2. The prime factorization of 1250 is

(a) 2 x 54 (b) 2 x 3 x 54 (c) 2x56 (d) 54 x 3 x 5

3. What is the common zero if the polynomials 𝑥2 − 1 and 𝑥2 − 2𝑥 + 1
simultaneously?
(a) 4 (b) 3 (c) 2 (d) 1
4. The HCF of two numbers is 116 and their LCM is 1740. If one number is 580, then the
other number is
(a) 580 (b) 348 (c) 680 (d) 448
5. A quadratic polynomial, the sum and product of whose zeroes are – 3 and 2,
respectively.
(a). 𝑥2 + 3𝑥 + 2 (b) 𝑥2 + 3𝑥 − 2
(c) 𝑥2 - 5𝑥 + 6 (d) 𝑥2 + 5𝑥 – 6
6 In ΔABC, the angle bisector of ∠A cuts BC at E. Find the
length of AC, if lengths of AB, BE and EC are 9 cm , 3.6
cm and 2.4 cm.

(a) 5.4 cm (b) 8 cm (c) 4.8 cm (d) 6 cm

If triangle ABC is similar to triangle DEF such that 2AB = DE and BC = 8 cm then
7. EF=……….
(a) 20 cm (b) 10 cm (c) 8 cm (d) 16 cm

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 8. The mid-point of the line segment joining the points (-7,9) and (-3,5) is .
(a) (5/2, 7/2) (b) (2,7) (c) (- 5,7) (d) ( 5, 2)

9. The value of (1 + tan2 β) (1 - sin β) (1 + sin β) = ........ .

(a) 1 (b) 2 (c) 3 (d) 0

10 sin 𝜃+cos 𝜃
If 3 tan 𝜃 = 4, then the value of sin 𝜃−cos 𝜃 is
(a) 6 (b) 7 (c) 5 (d) 4
11. If y cot 450 cos600 = sin 300 sin 900 , then the value of y is
(a) 1/2 (b) -1 (c) 1 (d) 2

12. What is the area of a sector of a circle of radius 21cm , if the arc of the segment has a
measure of 600 is (√3 = 1.73)

(a) 245 cm2 (b) 240 cm2 (c) 2 3 0.8 cm2 (d) 231 cm2
13. In the given figure, PA and PB are tangents to the circle with centre O. If ∠APB = 60°,
then ∠OAB is
(a) 30° ( b) 60° (c)90° (d) 15°

14. The area of a quadrant of a circle where the circumference of circle is 220m, is
(a) 962 (b)960 (c) 962.5 (d) 905
15. The total surface area of a hemisphere of radius r/2 is
( a) π r2 (b) 3/4π r 2 (c) π r h (d) 2 π r2
16. Find the mean of the first 10 natural number
(a) 4.5 (b) 7.2 (c) 2.8 (d) 5.5
17. The mode and mean is given by 7 and 8, respectively. Then the median is: ( a) 1/13
( b)13/3 (c) 23/3 (d) 33

18. Which of the following cannot be the probability of an event ?

(a) 0.4 (b) 4% (c) 0.004% (d) 4
Directions for question 19 & 20 : 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 and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of
Assertion.
(b) Both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation of
Assertion.
(c) Assertion is true but Reason is false.
(d) Assertion is false but Reason is true.
19. Assertion: (2+√3)√3 is an irrational number .
Reason: Product of two irrational number is always irrational

20. Assertion (A): The point (0,7) lies on Y-axis

Reason (R): The x-coordinate of the point on Y- axis is zero.

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 SECTION - B

21. Find the zeroes of the quadratic polynomial 5x2 – 4 – 8x and verify the relationship
between the zeroes and the coefficients of the polynomial.
22.
If sin (A + B) = 1 and cos (A – B) = √3/2, 0°< A + B ≤ 90° and A > B, then find the
measures of angles A and B.

OR
Prove that: sec4A – sec2 A = tan4 A + tan2 A

23.

In the given figure DE // BC and ∠D = ∠E then

prove that- ΔBAC is isosceles triangle

24. In figure. If AB =AC. Prove that B Q = Q C or B C i s bisected at Q.

25. The length of the minute hand of a clock is 6cm. Find the area swept by it when it moves
from 5:25 pm to 6:00 pm
OR
In the given figure, the shape of the top of a table is that of a
sector of a circle with centre O and ∠AOB = 90°. If AO = OB
= 42 cm, then find the perimeter of the top of the table.

26. Prove that √3 is an irrational number.

27 Solve the following pair of linear equations.

0.2x + 0.3y = 1.3 0.4x + 0.5y = 2.3

OR
For which value of k will the following pair of linear equations have no solution? 3x + y =
1 , (2k – 1) x + (k – 1) y = 2k + 1

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 28 If 𝛼 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝛽 are zeros of 2𝑥2 − 7𝑥 + 3, find the value of ∝2 + 𝛽2.

29 1−cos 𝜃
Prove that : (𝑐𝑜𝑠𝑒𝑐𝜃 − cot 𝜃) 2 = 1+cos 𝜃

30 Prove that “The tangent at any point of a circle is perpendicular to the radius through the
point of contanct.
OR
Prove that “The lengths of tangents drawn from an external point to a circle are equal.”
31 In a single throw of two dice, find the probability of
(i) A doublet
(ii) An odd number as a sum
A number less than 3 on each die.
SECTION – D

32 (a) In an AP, if S5 + S7 = 167 and S10 = 235, then find the AP, where s, denotes the sum
of its first n terms.

(b) The angles of a triangle are in A.P., the least being half the greatest. Find the
angles.
OR

Solve the following pair of linear equations graphically: x +

3y = 6 ; 2x – 3y = 12
Also find the area of the triangle formed by the lines representing the given
equations with y-axis.

33 Prove that if a line is drawn parallel to one side of a triangle

intersecting the other two sides in distinct points, then the
other two sides are divided in the same ratio. Using above
theorem in the given figure If LM||CB and LN||CD, Prove
that
𝐴𝑀 𝐴𝑁
=
𝐴𝐵 𝐴𝐷

34
A Gulab-jamun, contains sugar syrup up to about 30% of its
volume. Find approximately how much syrup would be found in
45 Gulab-jamuns, each shaped like a cylinder with two
hemispherical ends with length 5 cm and diameter 2.8cm

OR
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.

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 35 The median of the following data is 137. Find the values of x and y, If the total
frequency is 68.

Class
65-85 85-105 105-125 125-145 145-165 165-185 185-205
Intervals
Frequency 4 x 13 20 14 y 4
SECTION -E

36 Morning assembly is an integral part of the school’s schedule. Almost all the schools
conduct morning assemblies which include prayers, information of latest happenings,
inspiring thoughts, speech, national anthem, etc. A good school is always particular
about their morning assembly schedule. Morning assembly is important for a child’s
development. It is essential to understand that morning assembly is not just about
standing in long queues and singing prayers or national anthem, but it’s something
beyond just prayers. All the activities carried out in morning assembly by the school staff
and students have a great influence in every point of life. The positive effects of
attending school assemblies can be felt throughout life. Have you noticed that in school
assembly you always stand in row and column and this make a coordinate system?
Suppose a school have 100 students and they all assemble in prayer in 10 rows as given
below.

Here A, B, C and D are four friend Amar, Bharat, Charls and Dravid.
i. What is the distance between A and B?
ii. What is the distance between A and C?
iii. What is the distance between D and B?
OR
Which diagram will form the seating arrangement of these 4 friends?

37 Anita purchased a new building for her business.

Being in the prime location, she decided to make some
more money by putting up an advertisement sign for a
rental ad income on the roof of the building.
From a point P on the ground level, the angle of elevation of
the roof of the building is 30° and the angle of elevation of
the top of the sign board is 45°. The point P is at
a distance of 24 m from the base of the building.
On the basis of the above information, answer the
following questions: (√3 = 1.73)
a. Find the height of the sign board.

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 b. Find the distance of the point P from the top of
the sign board.
c. Find the height of the building (without the sign board).
OR
Find the height of the building (with the sign board

38 A road roller (sometimes called a roller-

compactor, or just roller) is a compactor-type

engineering vehicle used to compact soil, gravel,

concrete, or asphalt in the construction of roads and

foundations. Similar rollers are used also at landfills

or in agriculture. Road rollers are frequently referred

to As steamrollers, regardless of their method of

propulsion. RCB Machine Pvt Ltd started
making road roller 10 year ago. Company

increased its production uniformly by fixed

number every year. The company produces 800 rollers in the 6th year and 1130 roller

in the 9th year.

i. What was the company’s production in first year?

ii. What was the increase in the company’s production every year?
iii. What was the company’s total production of the first 6 years?
OR

In which year the company’s production was 1350 rollers?

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 SOLUTIONS/MARKING SCHME
SAMPLE PAPER -3
CLASS X: MATHEMATICS BASIC
SECTION-B (EACH QUESTION CARRY 1 MARK)

1 (c)
𝑎1 3 1 𝑏 2 1 𝑐
= 6 = 2; 𝑏1 = 4 = 2 ; 𝑐1 = 14 = 2
7 1
𝑎2 2 2

𝑎1 𝑏 𝑐
= 𝑏1 = 𝑐1
𝑎2 2 2

∴ The pair of equations has infinitely many solutions

2 (a) 1250 = 2 x 54

3 (d) X2 – 1 =(x – 1)(x + 1)

x2 – 2x + 1 = (x – 1)(x – 1)
∴ The commom zero is 1

4 (b) HCF(a,b) X LCM(a,b) = a x b

116 x 1740 = 580 x b
∴ b = 348

5 (a) Sum of the zeroes = -3

−𝑏
= -3
𝑎

Product of the zeroes = 2

𝑐
=2
𝑎

∴a=1b=3c=2
So required polynomial is x2 + 3x + 2

6 (d)
𝐴𝐵 𝐵𝐸
= 𝐸𝐶 (Angle bisector theorem)
𝐴𝐶
9 3.6
=
𝐴𝐶 2.4

∴ AC = 6 cm

7 (d) ∆ ABC ~ ∆ DEF

𝐴𝐵 𝐵𝐶
= 𝐸𝐹
𝐷𝐸
𝐴𝐵 8
= 𝐸𝐹
2 𝐴𝐵

EF = 16 cm
𝑥1 +𝑥2 𝑦1 +𝑦2
8 (c) Midpoint = ( )
2 2
−7−3 9+5
=( . )
2 2

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 = (-5, 7)

9 (a) (1 + tan2β)(1 – sin β)(1 + sin β) = (Sec2β)(cos2β)= =1

10 4
(b) Tan θ = 3
4 3
Sin θ = 5 and cos θ = 5
sin θ+cos θ
=7
sin θ−cos θ

11 (c) y cot 450 cos600 = sin 300 sin 900

y(1) 1 = 1 (1)
(2) (2)

∴y=1

12 (d) Radius(r) = 21 cm
Angle of the sector(θ) = 600
θ
Area of the sector = 3600 x Πr2

600 22
= 3600 x x 21 x 21
7

= 231 cm2

13 (a) ∠𝑂𝐴𝑃 = 900

∠PAB = 600
⸫ ∠𝑂𝐴𝐵 = 300

14 (c) 2Πr = 220

∴ r = 35
1
Area of quadrant = 4 Πr2

= 1 22
x x 35 x 35
4 7

= 962.5 m2
𝑟
15 (b) Radius = 2
3
TSA of hemi sphere = 4 Πr2

16 1+2+ …..+10
(d) Mean = 10

= 5.5

17 (c) Mode = 3 Median – 2 Mean

7 = 3 Median – 2(8)

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 23
∴ Median = 3

18 (d) 4

19 (a)

20 (a)

SECTION-B (EACH QUESTION CARRY 2 MARKS)

21 p(x) = 5x2 – 4 – 8x = 5x2 – 8x – 4

= 5x2 – 10x + 2x – 4

= 5x(x – 2) + 2(x – 2)

= (x – 2) (5x + 2)

= 5(x – 2) (x + 25)

∴Zeroes of p(x) are 2 and – 25

𝐶𝑜𝑒𝑓𝑓𝑖𝑐𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝑥
Sum of the zeroes = − 𝐶𝑜𝑒𝑓𝑓𝑖𝑐𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑜𝑓 x2

2 −(−8)
⟹ 2+(− 5)= 5

10−2 8
⟹ =5
5

8 8
=
5 5

𝑖. 𝑒., LHS =RHS

⟹ relationship is verified.
𝐶𝑜𝑛𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑡 𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑚
Product of the zeroes =𝐶𝑜𝑒𝑓𝑓𝑖𝑐𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑜𝑓𝑥 2

2 −4
⟹ 2 × (− ) = ( )
5 5

−4 −4
⟹ =5
5

𝑖. 𝑒., LHS =RHS

The relationship is verified.

sin(A + B) = 1 = sin 900, so A + B = 900.................... (i)
22 cos(A – B) = √3/2 = cos 300, so A – B = 300 ………(ii)
From (i) & (ii) ∠A = 60° and ∠B = 30°
OR
2 2
LHS = sec A(sec A – 1)
= (1+ tan 2A) tan2 A =RHS

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 DE//BC (given)
23 ∠D = ∠B(corresponding angles)
∠E = ∠𝐶(corresponding angles)
But ∠D = ∠E(given)
∠𝐵 = ∠𝐶
∆ BAC is an isosceles triangle
AP =AR
24
BP = BQ
RC = RQ
But AB = AC
AP + BP = AR + RC
BP = RC
BQ = RQ(∵ BP = BQ and RC = RQ)
We know that, in 60 minutes, the tip of minute hand moves 360° In 1 minute, it will
25 move = 360°/60 = 6°
∴ From 5:25 pm to 6:00 pm i.e. 35 min, it will move through = 35 × 6° = 210°
∴ Area of swept by the minute hand in 35 min = Area of sector with sectorial angle θ of 210°
and radius of 6 cm

210 7 22
= × 𝜋 × 62 = 12 × × 6 × 6 = 66𝑐𝑚2
360 7

OR
Ans: Perimeter = length of major arc + 2r

2700
= 3600 × 2 × π𝔯 + 2𝔯

3 22
=2× × 42 + 2 × 42
7

= 198 + 84 = 282𝑐𝑚

SECTION-C (EACH QUESTION CARRY 3 MARKS)

26 Let √3 be rational number

p
∴ √3 = q [p|q are co- − prime integers & 𝑞 ≠ 0]
p2
⇒ 3 = q2
⇒ p² = 3 × q² … (1)
3 is a factor of p²
⇒ 3 is a factor of p … (2)
So p = 3 × m (m is any integer)(let)
∴ from (1):
9 m² = 3q²
⇒ q² = 3m²
∴ 3 is a factor of q²
⇒ 3 is a factor of q … (3)

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 From (2) & (3):
3 is a common factor of both p & 𝑞
It contradicts our supposition that p & 𝑞 𝑎𝑟𝑒 𝑐𝑜-prime integers.
Hence are supposition is wrong.
∴ √3 is irrational
Hence proved
0.2x + 0.3y = 1.3 ... (i)
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0.4x + 0.5y = 2.3 ... (ii)
The given system of linear equation is
0.2x + 0.3y = 1.3 ...(i)
0.4x + 0.5y = 2.3 ...(ii)
From equation (i),
0.3y = 1.3 - 0.2x
(1.3 − 0.2x)
y= ….(iii)
0.3
Substituting this value of y in equation (ii), we get
(1.3 − 0.2x)
0.4x + 0.5 = 2.3
0.3
0.12x + 0.65 – 0.1x = 0.69
0.12x – 0.1x = 0.69 – 0.65
0.02x = 0.04
0.04
x = 0.02 = 2
x = 2 and y = 3

OR 3x+y=1, 3𝑥+𝑦-1 =0
(2k−1) x+(k−1) y -2k+1 = O

Here,

𝑎1 = 3; 𝑏1 = 1; 𝑐1 = -1

𝑎2 = 2k-1; 𝑏2 = k-1; 𝑐2 = -(2k+1)

For no solution, we must have

𝑎1 𝑏 𝑐
= 𝑏1 ≠ 𝑐1
𝑎2 2 2

3 1 1
= 𝑘−1 ≠ 2𝑘+1
2𝑘−1

3(k-1) = 2k-1
3k-3 = 2k-1

3k-2k = -1+3 =2

k = 2Hence the given system of equations will have no solutions for k = 2

𝛼 + 𝛽 =-(-7/2) , 𝛼𝛽 = 3/2
28 2 2 2
𝛼 + 𝛽 = {𝛼 + 𝛽} - 2𝛼𝛽
= (7/2)2 - 2(3/2 ) = 49/4 - 3
= 37/4

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 LHS = (cosec 𝜃-cot𝜃)2 = (1/ sin 𝜃 -cos𝜃/sin𝜃) 2 = (1 - cos𝜃 )2/ sin2 𝜃
29
(1-cos𝜃)2 / 1- cos2 𝜃 = (1-cos𝜃)2 / (1+cos𝜃) (1- cos𝜃)
=(1-cos𝜃)/ (1+cos𝜃)
Consider a circle with centre “O” and XY is the tangent to a circle with the point of contact “P”.
30
To prove: OP is perpendicular to XY.
Take a point Q on the tangent XY other than point P.
Now, join the points O and Q.
Note that point Q should lie outside the circle. Because,

if the point Q lies inside the circle,

XY will become a secant and there is no tangent to a circle.

So, we can say that OQ is greater than OP.

(i.e.) OQ > OP

Since the point lies outside of the circle, the above condition is applicable for every point on
XY, except the point P.

Thus, OP is the shortest distance of point O to the points on the tangent XY.

Therefore, OP is perpendicular to tangent XY.

OR

We are given a circle with center O, a point P lying outside the circle and two tangents PQ, PR
on the circle from P

We are required to prove that PQ = PR.

For this, we join OP, OQ and OR. Then

△ OQP and △ORP are right angles, because
these are angles between the radii and tangents,
and according to Theorem 10.1 they are right angles.
Now in right triangles OQP and ORP.
OQ = OR (Radii of the same circle)
OP = OP (Common)

Therefore, ∆ OQP ≅ ∆ ORP

This give PQ = P (CPCT)

The total outcomes {1,2,3,4,5,6}

31
(i) P(doublet) =1/6
(ii) P (odd number) =1/2
(iii) P( a number less than 3)= 1/3
condition =a+2d

SECTION-D (EACH QUESTION CARRY 5 MARKS)

(a) Given: S5 + S7 = 167
32
⇒ 5/2[2a + (5 – 1)d] + 7/2 [2a + (7 – 1)d] = 167 … [S<sub<n = n2 (2a + (n – 1)d)
⇒ 5/2[2a + 4d] + 7/2[2a + 6d] = 167

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 ⇒ 5(a + 2d) + 7(a + 3d) = 167
⇒ 5a + 10d + 7a + 210 = 167
⇒ 12a + 31d = 167
Now, S10 = 10/2 (2a + (10 – 1)d) = 235
⇒ 5[2a + 9d] = 235
⇒ 10a + 45d = 235
Solving (i) and (ii), we get a = 1 and d
= 5 a1 = 1
a2 = a + d ⇒ 1 + 5 = 6
a3 = a + 2d ⇒ 1 + 10 = 11
Hence A.P. is 1, 6, 11
(b) let the angles be a – d, a, a + d; a > 0, d > 0
∴ Sum of angles = 180°
∴ a – d + a + a + d = 180°
⇒ 3a = 180° ∴ a = 60° …(i)
By the given condition
𝑎 − 𝑑 = 𝑎 + 𝑑2
⇒ 2 = 2a – 2d = a + d
⇒ 2a – a = d + 2d ⇒ a = 3d
⇒ d = a/3=60/3 = 20° … [From (i)
∴ Angles are: 60° – 20°, 60°, 60° + 20°
i.e., 40°, 60°, 80°
OR
By plotting points and joining them, the lines intersect at A(6, 0)
∴ x = 6, y = 0
Line x + 3y = 6 intersects Y-axis at B(0, 2) and Line 2x – 3y = 12
intersects Y-axis at C(0, -4). Therefore, Area of triangle formed by the lines
with y-axis. Area of triangle
= 1/2 × base × corresponding altitude
= 1/2 × BC × AO = 1/2 × 6 × 6 = 18 sq. units 1
𝑥 + 3𝑦 = 6 2𝑥 − 3𝑦 = 12

𝑥 = 6 − 3𝑦 2𝑥 = 12 + 3𝑦
12+3𝑦
𝑥 0 6 3 𝑥= 2

𝑥 6 3 0 𝑦 -4 0 -2
𝑦 0 1 2

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33 We are given a triangle ABC in which a line parallel to side BC
intersects other two sides AB and AC at D and E respectively.
𝐴𝐷 𝐴𝐸
To prove: 𝐷𝐵 = 𝐸𝐶 .

Let us join BE and CD and then draw

DM ⊥  and EN ⊥ 
1 1
Now, area of  DE (=2 base × height) = 2 AD × EN

Recall from Class IX, that area of  DE is denoted as ar(ADE).

1
So, ar(ADE) = 2 AD × EN
1
Similarly, ar(BDE) = 2 DB × EN
1 1
ar(ADE) = 2 AE × DM and ar(DEC) = 2 EC ×
DM.
1
𝑎𝑟(𝐴𝐷𝐸) 𝐴𝐷 × 𝐸𝑁 𝐴𝐷
Therefore, = 2
1 = 𝐷𝐵
𝑎𝑟(𝐵𝐷𝐸) 𝐷𝐵 × 𝐸𝑁
2

1
𝑎𝑟(𝐴𝐷𝐸) 𝐴𝐸 × 𝐷𝑀 𝐴𝐸
and = 2
1 = 𝐸𝐶
𝑎𝑟(𝐷𝐸𝐶) 𝐸𝐶 × 𝐷𝑀
2

Note that  BDE and  DEC are on the same base DE and
between the same paralles BC and DE.
So, ar(BDE) = ar(DEC)
Therefore, from (1), (2) and (3), we have:
𝐴𝐷 𝐴𝐸
= 𝐸𝐶
𝐷𝐵

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34 Radius of the cylindrical part, r = 1.4 cm
Length of the cylindrical part, h = 5 − 2 × 1.4 = 2.2 cm
Volume of one gulab jamun
= volume of 2 hemispherical parts + volume of cylinder part
2 4
= (2 × 3 𝜋𝑟3 + 𝜋𝑟2ℎ) (3 𝜋𝔯3 + 𝜋𝔯2 ℎ)
4
= 𝜋𝑟2(3 𝑟 + ℎ)
22 4
= [ 7 × 1.4 × 1.4 × (3 × 1.4 + 2.2)] 𝑐𝑚3
12.2 75.152
= (6.16 × 3 ) 𝑐𝑚3 = 3 𝑐𝑚3
Volume of 45 gulabjamuns:
75.152
=( × 45) 𝑐𝑚3 = 1127.28 𝑐𝑚3
3
𝑉𝑜𝑙𝑢𝑚𝑒 𝑜𝑓 𝑠𝑦𝑟𝑢𝑝 (30 % 𝑜𝑓1127.28)𝑐𝑚3
30
(100 𝑋1127.28) 𝑐𝑚3 = 338.184𝑐𝑚3
Hence, 45 gulab jamuns contain approximately 338 cm³ of syrup.
OR
Radius of the base of cylinder (r) = 2.8 m = Radius of the base of the cone (r)
Height of the cylinder (h)=3.5 m Height of the cone (H)=2.1 m. Slant height of conical part
(l)=√(r2 + H2)
=√[(2.8)2 + (2.1)2]
= √(7.84 + 4.41) = √12.25 = 3.5 m
Area of canvas used to make tent = CSA of cylinder + CSA of cone
= 2πrh + πrl = πr(2h + l)= 92.4 sq.
Cost of 1500 tents at ₹120 per sq. = 1500 × 120 × 92.4 = 1,66,32,000 Share of each school to
set up the tents = 16632000/50= Rs.332640
35 Cumulative
Class Frequency
Frequency
65–85 4 4
85–105 x 4+x
105–125 13 17 + x
125–145 20 37 + x
145–165 14 51 + x
165–185 y 51 + x + y
185–205 4 55 + x + y

Median class = “125 – 145”

ℎ
−𝑐𝑓
l +( 2 𝑓 ) xh
34−(17+𝑥)
137=125+ ( ) 𝑥20
20
137-125 = 17- x
X=17-12=5
55+5+y=68
Y=68-60
y=8
SECTION-E (EACH QUESTION CARRY 4 MARKS)

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 a. By distance formula AB= √(3-6)2+(4-7)2 = √(9+9) = 3√2
36
b. AC= √36=6
c. DB =√36 =6
OR
Square
a. Length of sign board, BC = AC – AB = 24 – 13.84 = 10.16 m
37
b. In ∆APC, cos 45° = AP/AC ⇒ 1/√2 = 24/AC ⇒ PC = 24√2 m
c. In ∆APC, tan 30° = AB/AP ⇒ 1/√3 = AB/24 ⇒ AB = 24/√3
m = 13.84 m
OR
Considering, the diagram in the above question, AC as the new height of the
shop including the sign-board. In ∆APC, tan 45° = AC/AP ⇒ 1 = AC/24 ⇒
AC = 24 cm
38 Let a be the production in first year and d be the increase every year in production.
a6 = 800
a9 = 1130
and a + (n- 1) d = 800
a + 5d =800 ------(1)
a + 8d = 1130 ------(2)
solving (1) and (2)
d =110
a= 250
(b) d=110
𝑛
(c) Production in 6th year is 800 rollers Sn = 2 [a + an] 2
6
= 2 [250 + 800]
2
= 3 ×1050 = 3150
OR
an = 1350
an = a + (n - 1) d
1350 = 250 + (n – 1) 110
(n- 1) 110 = 1350 – 250 = 110
n-1 = 10 , n = 11
11th year

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 SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER – 4 (2025 – 26)
SUBJECT: BASIC MATHEMATICS
Class: X Max Marks: 80
Subject: MATHEMATICS(BASIC) Time: 3 hrs.

General Instructions:

Read the following instructions carefully and follow them:

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 Questions of section B, 2 Questions
of section C and 2 Questions of section D has been provided. And internal choice has been
provided in all the 2 marks questions of Section E.
SECTION A

[Link] two positive integers p and q are written as p = x3y2 z and q = xy3; x, y and z are prime
numbers, then LCM (p, q) is
(a) xyz (b) xy2 (c) x3y3 z (d) xyz

[Link] solution of the following pair of equation is: x – 3y = 2, 3x – y = 14

(a) x = 5, y = 1 (b) x = 2, y = 3 (c) x = 1, y = 2 (d) x = 1, y = 4

[Link] one zero of the quadratic polynomial x2 + 3x + k is 2, then the value of k is

(a) 10 (b) –10 (c) 5 (d) –5
[Link] coordinates of the point A, where AB is the diameter of the circle with center (-2,2) and B is
the point with coordinates (3,4) will be:
(a) (0,7) (b) (0,-7) (c) (7,0) (d) (-7,0)

[Link] tangents PA and PB from a point to a circle with center O are inclined to each other at an
angle of 80°, then ∠POA is equal to

(a)50° (b) 60°

(c) 70° (d) 80°

[Link] the given figure LM || PQ, Then relation in x, a, b and c is

(a) x= c/a (b) ab = cx (c) bx= ac (d) cb= ax

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 [Link] LCM of smallest two-digit composite number and smallest composite number is:
(a) 12 (b) 4 (c) 20 (d) 44

[Link] term of an AP, 21, 42, 63, 84, . . . 𝑖𝑠 210?

(a) 9th (b) 10th (c) 11th (d) 12th

[Link] two tangents inclined at an angle 90° are drawn to a circle of radius 3 cm, then length of each
tangent is equal to
𝟑√𝟑
(a) cm (b) 6 cm (c) 3 cm (d) 3 √3 cm
𝟐

[Link] shadow of a pole is equal to its height, what is the angle of elevation of the sun
(a) 30o (b)45o (c) 60o (d)90o

[Link] number of quadratic polynomials having zeroes –1 and 3 is :

(a) 1 (b) 2 (c) 3 (d) more than 3
[Link] figure, if AB = 8 cm and PE = 3 cm, then AE =

(a)11 cm (b) 7 cm (c) 5 cm (d) 3 cm

[Link] value of cos2 60° + 2 tan 45° – sin2 30° is

(a) √3 (b) 3 (c) 2 (d) 0

[Link] 2 is root of the equation x2+bx+12=0 and the equation x2+bx+q=0 has equal roots then q is
equal
(a) 8 (b)16 (c) -8 (d) -16

[Link] the given figure, if ∆ABC ~ ∆QPR, then the value of x is :

(a)5·3 cm (b) 4·6 cm

(c) 2·3 cm (d) 4 cm

[Link] 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 BC is equal to
(a) 6cm (b) 8cm (c) 7cm (d) 9cm

17.A horse is tied to a peg at one corner of a square shaped grass field of side 15 m by means of a 7
m long rope. The area of that part of the field in which the horse can graze, is
(a) 77 cm² (b) 77/2cm2 (c) 154 cm² (d) 77/4cm2

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 [Link] the following frequency distribution of the heights of 60 students of a class:

Height (in cm) 150-155 155-160 160-165 165-170 170-175 175-180

No of students 12 15 8 8 7 10

The sum of the lower limit of the modal class and upper limit of the median class is
(a) 310 (b)315 (c) 320 (d) 330
DIRECTION: In the question number 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.
[Link] (A): The HCF of two numbers is 18 and their product is 3072. Then their LCM = 169.
Reason (R): If a, b are two positive integers, then HCF x LCM = a x b.
1
[Link] (A): The pair of equations x + 2y – 2 = 0 and –3x – 6y + 1 = 0 have no solution

Reason (R): Graphical representation of two parallel lines will have no point in common.

SECTION B
1 √3
[Link] cos (A + B) = 2 and cos (A – B) = ; 0° < A + B  90°; A > B, then find the values of A and B.
2

[Link] the mode of the following distribution of marks obtained by the students in an examination:
Marks Obtained 0-20 20-40 40-60 60-80 80-100

No. of students 15 18 21 29 17

[Link] the ratio in which the line segment joining the points (– 3, 10) and (6, – 8) is divided by (– 1,
6).
(OR)
Find a relation between x and y such that the point P(x, y) is equidistant from the point A(3, 6) and
B(– 3, 4).
[Link] the zeroes of the quadratic polynomial x2 – 2x – 8 and verify the relationship between the
zeroes and the coefficients of the polynomial.

25.A quadrilateral ABCD is drawn to circumscribe a circle. Prove that AB + CD = AD + BC.

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 SECTION C
[Link] that 5 + 2√3 is an irrational number, where √3 is given to be an irrational number.
27. Solve the following pair of linear equations graphically:
x + 3y = 6 ; 2x – 3y = 12
Also find the area of the triangle formed by the lines representing the given equations with y-axis.
[Link] that a parallelogram circumscribing a circle is a rhombus.

(OR)

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

[Link] the coordinates of the points of trisection of the line segment joining (4, - 1) and (- 2, - 3)
[Link] a pack of 52 playing cards, jacks, queens, kings and aces of red colour are removed. From
the remaining a card is drawn at random. Find the probability that the card drawn is

(i) a black queen (ii) a red card (iii) a face card.

[Link] that: (sin A + cosec A)2 + (cos A + sec A)2 = 7 + tan2 A + cot2 A

(OR)
Prove that: (sin α + cos α) (tan α + cot α) = sec α + cosec α

SECTION D
32.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.
(OR)
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.

[Link] a line is drawn parallel to one side of a triangle to intersect the other two sides in distinct points,
then prove that the other two sides are divided in the same ratio.
𝐾𝑃 4
In the figure PQ is parallel to MN. If = 13 and KN = 20.4 cm. Find KQ
𝑃𝑀

[Link] median height of 50 students of a class in the following frequency distribution is 144 cm, find
the missing frequencies x and y

Height (in cm) 125-130 130-135 135-140 140-145 145-150 150-155 155-160

No of students 2 4 x y 8 9 5

35.A vessel is in the form of a hollow hemisphere 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 inner surface area of the
vessel.

(OR)

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A medicine capsule is in the shape of a cylinder with two hemispheres stuck to each of its ends. The
length of the entire capsule is 14mm and the diameter of the capsule is 4mm, find its surface area.
Also, find its volume.

SECTION E

[Link] has to buy a scooty. She can buy scooty either making cash down payment of
Rs. 25,000 and by making 15 monthly instalments as below. Ist month = Rs. 3425, IInd month = Rs.
3225, Illrd month = Rs. 3025, IVth month = Rs. 2825 and so on

(i)Find the amount of 6th instalment. [1]

(ii)(a)Find the total amount paid in 15 instalments. [2]
(OR)
(ii)(b)What is the total amount paid by Lahari to buy the scooty? [2]
(iii)Lahari paid 10th and 11th instalment together find the amount paid that month. [1]
[Link] is watching the top and bottom of a lighthouse from the top of the building. The angles of
elevation and depression of the top and bottom of a lighthouse from the top of a 60 m high building
are 30° and 60° respectively.(use √3=1.732)

Find

(i) the difference between the heights of the lighthouse and the
building. [2]

(ii)(a) the distance between the lighthouse and the building. [2]

(OR)
(ii)(b)The ratio of the height of a light house and the length of its shadow on the ground is

√3 : 1 What is the angle of elevation? [2]

[Link] a student of class 7th loves watching and playing with birds of different kinds. One day
he had an idea in his mind to make a bird-bath on his garden. His brother who is studying in class
10th helped him to choose the material and shape of the birdbath. They made it in the shape of a
cylinder with a hemispherical depression at one end as shown in the Figure below. They opted for the
height of the hollow cylinder as 1.45 m and its radius is 30 cm. The cost of material used for making
bird bath is Rs. 40 per square meter.

(i)Find the curved surface area of the hemisphere.

(Take π = 3.14)
(ii) Find the total surface area of the bird-bath.(without base of cylinder)
(Take π = 22/7)
(iii)(a) What is total cost for making the bird bath? (without base of cylinder)
(OR)
(iii)(b) Find the total surface area of the bird-bath.(with base of cylinder) (Take π = 3.14)

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 SOLUTIONS/MARKING SCHEME
SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER – 4
CLASS X : BASIC MATHEMATICS
SECTION A
1. (c) x³y³z
Given p = x³y²z¹ and q = x¹y³z⁰.
Therefore, LCM (p, q) = x³y³z.
2. (a) x = 5, y = 1
Solving both equations, we get x=5 and y=1 as solution.
3. (b) –10
If 2 is a zero, then substituting x = 2 into the polynomial gives (2)² + 3(2) + k = 0,
4 + 6 + k = 0, so 10 + k = 0, and k = -10.
4. (d) (-7,0)
Using the midpoint formula:
(-2) = (x₁ + 3)/2 gives x₁ = -7. and 2 = (y₁ + 4)/2 gives y₁ = 0.
So, A is (-7, 0).
5. (a) 50°
In quadrilateral OAPB, the sum of angles is 360°.
∠OAP + ∠OBP = 90° + 90° = 180°.
Given ∠APB = 80°, so ∠AOB = 360° - 180° - 80° = 100°.
Since ΔOAP ≅ ΔOBP, ∠POA = ∠POB.
Therefore, ∠POA = ½ × ∠AOB = ½ × 100° = 50°.
6. (c) bx = ac
𝑏 𝑐
Since LM || PQ, 𝑎 = 𝑥
Therefore bx = ac
7. (c) 20
The smallest composite number is 4. The smallest two-digit composite number is 10.
LCM (4, 10) = 20.
8.(b) 10th
Here, a = 21 and d = 21.
aₙ = a + (n-1)d
210 = 21 + (n-1)21.
10 = 1 + n - 1,
so n = 10.
9.(c) 3 cm
When the angle between tangents is 90°, the quadrilateral formed by the center and the points of
contact is a square. The length of the tangent equals the radius.
Thus, the length is 3 cm.
10.(b) 45°
tan(θ) = height/shadow.
Since height = shadow,
tan(θ) = 1.
Therefore, θ = 45°.
11. (d) more than 3
A quadratic polynomial with zeroes α and β can be written as k(x² - (α+β)x + αβ), where k can be
any non-zero real number. Since k can be infinite values, there are more than 3 such polynomials.
12. (c) 5 cm
A is an external point, AB and AC are tangents (so AC=AB=8), and DE is a tangent at P with E on
AC. Tangents from an external point E are equal, so EC = EP = 3 cm.
Therefore, AE = AC - EC = 8 - 3 = 5 cm.
13. (c) 2
(½)² + 2(1) – (½)² = ¼ + 2 – ¼ = 2.

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14.(b) 16
Substitute x=2 into the first equation: (2)²+b(2)+12=0, which gives 4+2b+12=0, so b = -8.
The second equation becomes x²-8x+q=0.
For equal roots, the discriminant is 0:
(-8)² - 4(1)(q) = 0, so 64 - 4q = 0, and q = 16.
15.(c) 2.3 cm
Since ΔABC ~ ΔQPR,
𝐵𝐶 𝐴𝐶
= 𝑄𝑅
𝑃𝑅
4.6 6
=3
𝑥
so x = 2.3 cm.
16.(b) 8cm
In ΔAOD and ΔCOB, since AD || BC, the triangles are similar.
𝐴𝐷 𝐴𝑂 1
Therefore, 𝐶𝐵 = 𝐶𝑂 = 2
1 4
= 𝐵𝐶
2
BC = 8 cm.
77
17. (b) 2 m²
The horse grazes a quarter-circle of radius 7 m.
22 77
Area = (¼) × πr² = (¼) × ( 7 ) × 7² = (¼) × 154 = 2 m².
18.(c) 320
Modal class (highest frequency 15) is 155-160; lower limit = 155.
For median, N/2 = 30. Cumulative frequency passes 30 in the 160-165 class. Median class is 160-
165; upper limit = 165.
Sum = 155 + 165 = 320.
19. (d) Assertion (A) is false but reason (R) is true.
Reason (R) is a true property. Using this property, LCM = Product / HCF = 3072 / 18 ≈ 170.67,
which is not 169. So, Assertion (A) is false.
20. (a) Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true and reason (R) is the correct explanation of
assertion (A)
For the equations, the ratio of coefficients is a₁/a₂ = 1/(-3), b₁/b₂ = 2/(-6) = -1/3, and
c₁/c₂ = -12/1 = -12. Since a₁/a₂ = b₁/b₂ ≠ c₁/c₂, the lines are parallel and have no solution.
The reason correctly states the geometric meaning of no solution for parallel lines.
SECTION B
1
[Link](A + B) = 2
A + B = 60°-------1
√3
cos(A – B) = 2
A - B = 30°--------2
Solving the two equations gives 2A = 90°,
so A = 45°.
Substituting back, 45° + B = 60°,
so B = 15°.
22. The modal class is 60-80
l=60, f₁=29, f₀=21, f₂=17, h=20.
(29−21)
Mode = 60 + [ 2×29 − 21 − 17 ] x 20
8
= 60 + [ 58 − 38 ] × 20
= 60 + 8 = 68.

23. Let the ratio be k:1.

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Using the section formula for the x-coordinate:
kx6+1x−3
–1 = k+1
-k - 1 = 6k - 3,
so 7k = 2,
and k = 2/7.
The ratio is 2:7.
(OR)
23. Given PA² = PB².
(x-3)² + (y-6)² = (x+3)² + (y-4)².
x²-6x+9 + y²-12y+36 = x²+6x+9 + y²-8y+16.
-6x-12y+45 = 6x-8y+25.
12x + 4y - 20 = 0
3x + y - 5 = 0.
24. x² – 2x – 8
x² – 4x+ 2x – 8
x(x-4) +2(x-4)
(x-4)(x+2)
The zeroes are α=4 and β=-2.
Sum: α + β = 4 + (-2) = 2. Formula : -b/a = -(-2)/1 = 2. Verified.
Product: αβ = 4 × (-2) = -8. Formula: c/a = -8/1 = -8. Verified.
25. AP=AS,
BP=BQ,
CR=CQ,
DR=DS.
AB + CD = (AP+PB) + (CR+RD) = (AS+BQ) + (CQ+DS) = (AS+DS) + (BQ+CQ) = AD + BC.
Hence proved.
Section C
26. Assume 5 + 2√3 is rational.
𝑎
Let 5 + 2√3 = 𝑏
𝑎
2√3 = 𝑏 - 5
𝑎−5𝑏
2√3 = 𝑏
𝑎−5𝑏
√3 = 2𝑏
𝑎−5𝑏
Since 2𝑏 is rational, so √3 would be rational, which contradicts the fact that V3 is irrational .
Therefore, 5 + 2√3 is irrational.
27.
x+3y =6
x 0 6

y 2 0

2x-3y = 12
x 0 6

y -4 0

By plotting points and joining them, the lines intersect at A(6, 0)

∴ x = 6, y = 0 is the solution

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Area of triangle= ½ × base × corresponding altitude
1
= ½ × BC × AO = 2 × 6 × 6 = 18 sq. units

28. AP=AS,
BP=BQ,
CR=CQ,
DR=DS.
AB + CD = (AP+PB) + (CR+RD) = (AS+BQ) + (CQ+DS) = (AS+DS) + (BQ+CQ) = AD + BC.
but AB = CD and BC = DA (parallelogram property),
So AB = BC = CD = DA.
All sides equal ⇒ parallelogram is a rhombus.
(OR)
28. Given: AP and AQ are two tangents drawn from an external point A to the circle C (O, r).
To prove: AP = AQ
Construction: Join OA.
Proof: We know that a tangent to the circle is perpendicular
to the radius through the point of contact.
∴ ∠OPA = ∠OQA = 90°
In ΔOPA and ΔOQA,
OA = OA ...(Common)
OP = OQ ...(Radius of the circle)
∠OPA = ∠OQA ...(90°)
∴ ΔOPA ≅ ΔOQA ...(RHS congruence criterion)
⇒ AP = AQ ...(CPCT)
29. Let A(4, –1), B(–2, –3).
First trisection point (1:2):
1×(−2)+ 2×4 (−2)+ 8 6
x= = 3 =3=2
3
1×(−3)+ 2×(−1) (−3)+(−2) −5
y= = =
3 3 3
−5
So, (2, 3 )
Second trisection point (2:1):
2×(−2)+ 1×4 (−4)+ 4 0
x= = 3 =3=0
3
2×(−3)+1×(−1) (−6)+(−1) −7
y= = =
3 3 3
−7
So, (0, 3 )
30. Pack of 52 cards, jacks, queens, kings, aces of red removed (8 cards). Cards left = 44.
(i) Black queens left = 2
2 1
Probability = 44 = 22
(ii) Red cards left: 2–10 of hearts and diamonds = 9×2 = 18
18 9
Probability = 44 = 22
(iii) Face cards left: J, Q, K of spades and clubs = 3×2 = 6
6 3
Probability = 44 = 22
31. L.H.S: (sin A + cosec A)² + (cos A + sec A)² = sin²A + 2 + cosec²A + cos²A + 2 + sec²A
=sin²A + cos²A + 4 + cosec²A + sec²A
=1 + 4 + cosec²A + sec²A = 5 + cosec²A + sec²A
=5 + 1 + cot²A + 1 + tan²A (Since cosec²A = 1 + cot²A, sec²A = 1 + tan²A)
= 7 + tan²A + cot²A = R.H.S
(OR)
31. L.H.S = (sin α + cos α) (tan α + cot α)

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 sin α cos α
= (sin α + cos α) (cos α + )
sin α
𝑠𝑖𝑛2 𝛼 + 𝑐𝑜𝑠2 𝛼
= (sin α + cos α) [ ]
𝑠𝑖𝑛 𝛼 𝑐𝑜𝑠 𝛼
1
= (sin α + cos α) [ 𝑠𝑖𝑛 𝛼 ]
𝑐𝑜𝑠 𝛼
1 1
= 𝑐𝑜𝑠 𝛼 + 𝑠𝑖𝑛 𝛼
= sec α + cosec α
= R.H.S
Section D
32. Let usual speed = x km/h
Time taken at usual speed = 360 / x hours
Time taken at increased speed = 360 / (x + 5) hours
360 360
- =1
x x+5
1 1
360( - )= 1
x x+5
x+5−x
360( x(x+5)) = 1
360×5 = x(x+5)
x² + 5x – 1800 = 0
x² + 45x - 40x – 1800 = 0
x(x+45) – 40 (x+45)=0
(x+45)(x-40)=0
x= -45 and x=40
∴ Usual speed = 40 km/h
(OR)
[Link] speed of the stream = x km/h
Speed of boat in still water = 18 km/h
Speed upstream = 18 − x km/h
Speed downstream = 18 + x km/h
Distance each way = 24 km
24
Time taken to go upstream = 18−x
24
Time taken to return downstream = 18+x
24 24
- =1
18−x 18+x
1 1
24 [18−x - ]=1
18+x
18+x−(18−x)
24 [ 324 − 𝑥 2 ] = 1
⇒ 48x = 324 - x2
⇒ x2 + 48x - 324 = 0
⇒ x2 + 54x - 6x - 324 = 0
⇒ x(x + 54) - 6(x + 54) = 0
⇒ (x + 54)(x - 6) = 0
⇒ x = -54 or 6
As speed to stream can never be negative, we consider the speed of the stream (x) as 6 km/hr.
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 33. Given: In ∆ABC, DE || BC and AB and AC are intersected by DE at points D and E
respectively.
𝐴𝐷 𝐴𝐸
To prove: 𝐷𝐵 = 𝐸𝐶
Construction: Join BE and CD.
Draw: EG⊥AB and DF⊥AC
Proof: ar(ΔADE) = ½ × AD × EG
ar(ΔDBE) = ½ × DB × EG
ar(ΔADE) 𝐴𝐷
= 𝐷𝐵. . . . . . . . . . . . . . (1)
ar(ΔDBE)
Similarly,
ar(ΔADE) = ½ × AE × DF
ar(ΔECD) = ½ × EC × DF
ar(ΔADE) 𝐴𝐸
= 𝐸𝐶 . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . (2)
ar(ΔECD)
ΔDBE and ΔECD are the same base DE and also between the same parallels i.e. DE and BC, we get
ar(ΔDBE) = ar(ΔECD) . . . . . . . . . . . (3)
From three equations 1, 2, 3 it can be concluded that
𝐴𝐷 𝐴𝐸
= 𝐸𝐶
𝐷𝐵

𝐾𝑃 4
In ΔKMN, given:PQ ∥ MN, 𝑃𝑀 = 13
𝐾𝑃 𝐾𝑄 4
= 𝑄𝑁 = 13 (By Basic Proportionality Theorem)
𝑃𝑀
Let KQ = 4x and QN = 13x. Then KN = KQ + QN = 4x + 13x = 17x.
Given KN = 20.4, so 17x = 20.4
x = 1.2.
Therefore, KQ = 4x = 4 × 1.2 = 4.8 cm.

34. Given: Median = 144 cm, Total = 50

2 + 4 + x + y + 8 + 9 + 5 = 50 ⇒ x + y = 22
N/2 = 25. Median class is 140–145
25−(6+𝑥)
144 = 140 + [ 𝑦 ] x5
19−𝑥
4=[ ]×5
𝑦
4y = 95 – 5x
x + y = 22:
y = 22 – x
4(22 – x) = 95 – 5x
88 – 4x = 95 – 5x
x = 7, y = 15

35. Radius r = 14/2 = 7 cm.

Height of cylinder h = 13 - 7 = 6 cm.
Inner surface area = CSA of cylinder + CSA of hemisphere
= 2πrh + 2πr² = 2πr(h+r)
22
= 2 × 7 × 7 × (6+7) = 44 × 13 = 572 cm².
(OR)
35. Surface area of the capsule = 2 × CSA of hemispherical part + CSA of cylindrical part
Diameter of the capsule, d = 5 mm
5
Radius of the hemisphere, r = mm
2
5
Radius of the cylinder, r = 2 mm

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Length of the cylinder = Length of the capsule - 2 × radius of the hemisphere
5
h = 14 mm - 2 × 2 mm = 9 mm
Surface area of the capsule = 2 × CSA of hemispherical part + CSA of cylindrical part
= 2 × 2πr2 + 2πrh
= 2πr (2r + h)
22 5 5
= [2 × 7 × 2 × (2 × 2 + 9 )]
110
= 7 × 14
= 220 mm2
Section E (Case Study Based Questions)
36. (i) 6th instalment:
First term (a) = 3425, Common difference (d) = –200
6th term = a + 5d = 3425 + 5×(–200) = 3425 – 1000 = Rs. 2425
(ii)(a) Total in 15 instalments:
15
S15 = 2 × [2x3425 + (15–1)d]
15
= 2 × [2×3425 + 14×(–200)]
= 7.5 × [6850 – 2800]
= 7.5 × 4050 = Rs. 30,375
(OR)
(ii)(b) Total paid (including down payment):= 25,000 + 30,375 = Rs. 55,375
(iii) 10th and 11th instalment together:
10th: a + 9d = 3425 + 9×(–200) = 3425 – 1800 = 1625
11th: a + 10d = 3425 + 10×(–200) = 3425 – 2000 = 1425
Total = 1625 + 1425 = Rs. 3050

37. (i) Let distance DC= x, lighthouse height AC = h

ℎ−60 1
In triangle ABE, tan 30° = 𝑥 = √3
60
In triangle ECD, tan 60° = = √3
𝑥
60
So, x = √3 = 20√3
𝑥 20√3
Now, h–60 =√3 = √3 = 20
So, h = 60 + 20 = 80 m
Difference = 80 – 60 = 20 m
(ii)(a) Distance between building and lighthouse= 20√3 = 20x 1.732= 34.64 m
(OR)
(ii)(b) Ratio of height to shadow = √3 : 1
tan θ = √3 ⇒ θ = 60°

38. (i) r = 30 cm.

CSA of hemisphere = 2πr² = 2 × 3.14 × (30)² = 2 × 3.14 × 900 = 5652 cm².
(ii) The total surface area of the bird-bath = C.S.A of cylinder + C.S.A of hemisphere
= 2πrh + 2πr² = 2πr(h+r)
22
= 2x 7 x30x(145+30)
22
= 2x x30x 175=33000cm² =3.3m²
7
(iii) Total cost of bird-bath= 3.3x40 = Rs132
(OR)
(iii) The total surface area of the bird-bath = base + C.S.A of cylinder + C.S.A of hemisphere
= πr² + 2πrh + 2πr² = 2πrh + 3πr² = πr(2h+3r)
=3.14x30(2x145+3x30)=35796cm2 = 3.5796 m²

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