SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER

GRADE 10
Subject: Mathematics (Basic) Max. Marks: 80
Subject Code: 241 Max. Time: 3 hr

General Instructions:
• This question paper consists of 38 questions in 5 sections.
• All questions are compulsory. However, an internal choice is provided in some questions.
A student is expected to attempt only one of these questions.
• Section A consists of 20 Objective type questions carrying 01 mark each.
• Section B consists of 5 Very Short questions carrying 02 marks each.
• Section C consists of 6 Short Answer type questions carrying 03 marks each.
• Section D consists of 4 Long Answer type questions carrying 05 marks each.
• Section E consists of 3 case-study based questions of 04 marks each with sub-parts.
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• Draw neat figures wherever required. Take 𝜋 = wherever required if not stated.
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• Use of calculator is not allowed.

SECTION A
Section A consists of 20 questions of 1 mark each.
1. If the HCF of two positive integers a and b is 1, then their LCM is : 1
(A) a + b
(B) a
(C) b
(D) ab
2. 1 1
The equation 𝑥 + 𝑥 = 3 (𝑥 ≠ 0) is expressed as a quadratic equation in the
form of 𝑎𝑥 2 + 𝑏𝑥 + 𝑐 = 0. The value of 𝑎 − 𝑏 + c is :
(A) 5
(B) 2
(C) 1
(D) 1
3. In the given figure, PA is a tangent to a circle 1
with centre O. If OP = 10 cm, then the length of
AP is :
(A) 10√3 cm
(B) 20 cm
(C) 5 cm
(D) 5√3 cm
4. The class mark of the median class of the following data is : 1

(A) 40
(B) 55
(C) 47·5
(D) 62·5
5. The distance between the points (2, 3) and (- 2, - 3) is 1
(A) 4√13
(B) √40
(C) 2√13
(D) 5
6. 10th term of the AP: -12, -19, - 26,… is 1
(A) – 75
(B) – 65
(C) 51
(D) – 82
7. In a random experiment of throwing a die, which of the following is a 1
sure event?
(A) Getting a number between 1 and 6
(B) Getting an odd number < 7
(C) Getting an even number < 7
(D) Getting a natural number < 7
8. The discriminant of the quadratic equation 𝑥 2 − 3𝑥 – 2 = 0 is 1
(A) 1
(B) 17
(C) √17
(D) - √17
9. The value of
𝑐𝑜𝑡 2 𝐴−𝐶𝑜𝑠𝑒𝑐 2 𝐴
is 1
sin 30°+cos 30°
(A) 1
(B) – 1
2
(C)
1+√3
−2
(D)
1+√3

10. What values of x and y will make ∆ABC similar to ∆QRP in the figures 1
given below?

(A) 𝑥 = 6, 𝑦 = 5
(B) 𝑥 = 5, 𝑦 = 6
(C) 𝑥 = 6, 𝑦 = 6
(D) 𝑥 = 12, 𝑦 = 3 · 2
11. Tangent BC makes an angle 𝑥° with the chord AB of a 1
circle centred at O. If ∠AOB = 100°, then value of x is
(A) 40°
(B) 80°
(C) 90°
(D) 50°

12. Observe the given graph of the polynomial p(x). The number of zeroes of p(x) is 1
(A) 0
(B) 1
(C) 3
(D) 2
13. The largest possible cone is just fitted inside a hollow cube of edge 25 cm. The 1
radius of the base of the cone is
(A) 5 cm
(B) 12.5 cm
(C) 10 cm
(D) 25 cm
14. In the given figure, the angle of elevation of point A 1
from point C is
(A) 30°
(B) 60°
(C) 45°
(D) Cannot be determined.
15. If point (1, 2) divides the line segment joining the points (3, 5) and (2p, q) 1
in the ratio 1 : 1, then (p, q) is equal to :
1
(A) (− 2 , −1)
1 1
(B) (− 2 , − 2)
(C) (−1. −1)
1
(D) (-1, − 2 )

16. If sec 𝜃 − tan 𝜃 = 2, then sec 𝜃 + tan 𝜃 is equal to: 1

1
(A) 2
(B) √2
1
(C) √
2
(D) 2
17. The ratio of the area of a quadrant of a circle to the area of the same 1
circle is :
(A) 1 : 2
(B) 2 : 1
(C) 1 : 4
(D) 4 : 1
18. For what value(s) of k, is the system of equations kx + 2y = 3 and 2x + y = 5 1
inconsistent ?
(A) 𝑘 = 𝐴𝑛𝑦 𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑙 𝑛𝑢𝑚𝑏𝑒𝑟
(B) 𝑘 ≠ 2
(C) 𝑘 ≠ 4
 (D) 𝑘 = 4

Directions for Q.19 and 20: In question numbers 19 and 20, a statement of
assertion (A) is followed by a statement of reason (R). Choose the correct option
as:
(a) Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true and reason (R) is the correct
explanation of assertion (A).
(b) Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true but reason (R) is not the correct
explanation of assertion (A).
(c) Assertion (A) is true but reason (R) is false.
(d) Assertion (A) is false but reason (R) is true.
19. Assertion: The value of sin 60° cos 30° + sin 30° cos 60° is 1. 1
Reason: sin2 θ + cos2 θ = 1

20. Assertion: The graph of the linear equations 3𝑥 + 2𝑦 = 12 and 5𝑥 − 2𝑦 = 4 1

gives a pair of intersecting lines.
Reason: The graph of linear equations 𝑎1 𝑥 + 𝑏1 𝑦 + 𝑐1 = 0 and 𝑎2 x+𝑏2 y+𝑐2 =0
𝑎 𝑏 𝑐
gives a pair of intersecting lines if 𝑎1 = 𝑏1 = 𝑐1
2 2 2

SECTION B
Section B consists of 5 questions of 2 marks each.
21. Solve the following system of equations for x and y : 2
𝑥 2𝑦 𝑦
+ = −1 and 𝑥 − =3
2 3 3

22. (a) A vertical pole of height 10 m casts a shadow of 15 m on the ground and at the 2
same time, a tower casts a shadow of 45 m on the ground. Find the height of the
tower.
OR
𝑄𝑅 𝑄𝑇
(b) In the given figure, 𝑄𝑆 = 𝑃𝑅 and ∠1 − ∠2 . Prove
that ∆PQS~∆TQR.

23. (a) In the given figure, OABC is a quadrant of a 2

circle with centre O and radius 8 cm. If OD = 6 cm,
then find then perimeter of the shaded region.

OR
 (b) Find the area of the shaded region in Fig., if ABCD is a
square of side 14 cm and APD and BPC are semicircles

24. If α, β are the zeroes of the polynomial 𝑥² + 4𝑥 + 3, then form a quadratic polynomial 2
𝛼 𝛽
whose zeroes are and .
2 2

25. Verify that 𝑐𝑜𝑠 2𝐴 = 1−𝑡𝑎𝑛2 𝐴

for 𝐴 = 30°. 2
1+𝑡𝑎𝑛2 𝐴

SECTION C
Section C consists of 6 questions of 3 marks each.
26. (a) Prove that 2 − 3√7 is irrational, given √7 is irrational. 3
OR
(b) An army contingent of 616 members is to march behind an army band of
32 members in a parade. The two groups are to march in the same number of
columns. What is the maximum number of columns in which they can march?

27. Prove the following trigonometric identity : 3

1+sec 𝐴 𝑠𝑖𝑛2 𝐴
=
sec 𝐴 1−cos 𝐴

28. From each end of a solid cylinder of height 20 cm and base radius 7 cm , a cone of 3
base radius 2.1 cm and height 5 cm is scooped out. Find the volume of the
remaining solid.

29. Two tangents TP and TQ are drawn to a circle with centre O from an external 3
point T. Prove that ∠ PTQ = 2 ∠ OPQ.

30. (a) A fraction becomes 1 , when 1 is subtracted from the numerator and it becomes 3
3
1
, when 8 is added to its denominator. Find the fraction.
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OR
(b) Find the value of k for which the following pair of linear equations will have
infinitely many solutions :
𝑘𝑥 + 3𝑦 − (𝑘 − 3) = 0 and 12𝑥 + 𝑘𝑦 − 𝑘 = 0
Hence, find any two solutions of the given pair of equations.

31. In what ratio does the point M(p, -1) divide the line segment joining the points 3
A(1, -3) and B(6, 2)? Hence, find the value of p.

SECTION D
Section D consists of 4 questions of 5 marks each.
32. In the given figure, CM and RN are respectively, the medians of 5
∆ABC and ∆PQR. If ∆ABC ~ ∆PQR, prove that:
 (i) ∆AMC ~ ∆PNR
(ii) ∠BCM = ∠QRN
(iii) ∆BMC ~ ∆QNR

33. (a) Three consecutive positive integers such that the sum of the square of the smallest 5
and the product of the other two is 67. Find the numbers, using quadratic equation.

OR

(b) A charity trust decides to build a rectangular hall having an area of 300 m2. The
length of the hall is one metre more than twice its width. Find the length and breadth of
the hall.
34. (a) As observed from the top of a 75 m high lighthouse from the sea-level, the angles 5
of depression of two ships are 30° and 45°. If one ship is exactly behind the other on
the same side of the lighthouse, find the distance between the two ships. (Take √3 =
1.732)
OR
(b) From a point on the ground, the angle of elevation of the top of a tree observed by a
person is 60° . When moved back by 28 m, in the same line, the angle of elevation
from another point on ground becomes 30° . Find the height of the tree and its distance
from the initial point. (Use √3 = 1.73).
35. If the median of the following frequency distribution is 46 find the missing
frequencies. 5

Class 10-20 20-30 30-40 40-50 50-60 60-70 70-80 Total

Interval
Frequency 12 30 x 65 y 25 18 230

SECTION E
Case study-based questions.
36. In a society, a yoga instructor was hired to train the people of the society
to live a healthy lifestyle. Yoga sessions were held daily from 5 p.m. to
7 p.m. in the society park. On day one, 5 people joined the yoga session,
on day two, 3 more people joined, on day three, another 3 people joined
and in this manner every next day, 3 more people kept on joining.
 Based on the given information, answer the following questions :

(i) On which day did 59 people join the yoga session ? 1

(ii) How many people joined the yoga session on the 31st day ? 1
(iii) (a) The yoga instructor was paid 100 for each person 2
attending the yoga session. On which day would he earn 5,000 ?
OR
(b) What was the total amount earned by the yoga instructor in 16 days?
37. Sunil goes to market for buying an aquarium for his house. He asked to the
shopkeeper to put some fish in the aquarium. The shopkeeper takes out 13 guppy
fish, 18 flowerhorn fish, 12 koi fish and 11 angel fish from the big tank he had and
put them in the aquarium that Sunil had bought. Now, he selects a fish at random.

On the basis of above information, answer the following questions.

(i) What is the probability of not selecting a koi fish? 1
(ii) Find the probability of selecting a flowerhorn fish. 1
(iii) (a) If total number of male fish in the aquarium is 36, then find the probability 2
of selecting a female fish.
OR
(b) Find the probability of selecting neither angle fish nor flowerhorn fish.

38. A farmer has put up a decorative windmill in his farm with eight blades of equal
width and equally spaced in a circular arrangement. A circular wire goes through
them.

The diagram shows two blades OAB and OPQ in a quarter circle with center O.
∠𝐴𝑂𝐵 = ∠𝑃𝑂𝑄 = 30°, OA=28 cm, OC = 21 cm.

(i) Determine the measure of ∠𝐵𝑂𝑃 . 1

(ii) Find the length of arc CD. 1

(iii) (a) Find the area of region CABD. 2

OR
(b) Find the perimeter of region CABD.