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Class – X Exam 2021-22 (TERM – II)
Mathematics Standard (041)
Time Allowed: 120 minutes Maximum Marks: 40
General Instructions:
1. The question paper consists of 14 questions divided into 3 sections A, B, C.
2. All questions are compulsory.
3. Section A comprises of 6 questions of 2 marks each. Internal choice has been provided in two questions.
4. Section B comprises of 4 questions of 3 marks each. Internal choice has been provided in one question.
5. Section C comprises of 4 questions of 4 marks each. An internal choice has been provided in one question. It
contains two case study based questions.

of fifteen terms.
SECTION A

Ans :
Let the first term be a , common difference be d , n
th term be an and sum of n term be Sn
1. If x = 23 and x =− 3 are roots of the quadratic
Here, an = 3 − 2n
equation ax2 + 7x + b = 0 , find the values of a and
b. Taking n = 1, a1 = 3 − 2 = 1


Ans : 15th term, a15 = 3 − 2 # 15 = 3 − 30 = − 27
Now Sn = n ^a1 + an h
We have ax2 + 7x + b = 0 (1) 2
Substituting x = 2 in above equation we obtain S15 = 15 (a1 + a15)
3 2
4 a + 14 + b = 0

9 3 = 15 61 + ^− 27h@

2
4a + 42 + 9b = 0
= 15 6− 26@

2
4a + 9b =− 42 (2)
= 15 # ^− 13h =− 195

and substituting x =− 3 in (1) we obtain
9a − 21 + b = 0
3. In the given figure, from a point P , two tangents
9a + b = 21 (3) PT and PS are drawn to a circle with centre O
Solving (2) and (3), we get a = 3 and b =− 6 such that +SPT = 120c, Prove that OP = 2PS .


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Find the nature of roots of the quadratic equation
2x2 − 5 x + 1 = 0 .


Ans :

We have 2x2 − 5x + 1 = 0
2
Comparing with ax + bx + c = 0 we get a = 2,
b =− 5 and c = 1,
b2 - 4ac = ^− 5 h − 4 # ^2 h # ^1 h

Ans :
2
Now
= 5 − 8 =− 3 < 0 We have +SPT = 120c
Since, discriminant is negative, therefore As OP bisects +SPT ,
quadratic equation 2x2 − 5 x + 1 = 0 has
no real roots i.e., imaginary roots. +OPS = 120c = 60c
2
Since radius is always perpendicular to
2. If the nth term of a sequence is 3 - 2n. Find the sum tangent,

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+PTO = 90c 12 + a = 25 & a = 25 − 12 = 13

Now in right triangle POS , we have 25 + 10 = b & b = 35,
cos 60c = PS b + c = 43 &
OP
c = 43 − b = 13 − 35 = 8
1 = PS
2 OP and 48 + 2 = d & d = 50

OP = 2PS Hence proved.

6. Find the mode of the following distribution :

4. From a solid cylinder whose height is 2.4 cm and Classes 2 5 - 3 0 - 3 5 - 4 0 - 4 5 - 50-

diameter 1.4 cm, a conical cavity of the same height 30 35 40 45 50 55
and same diameter is hollowed out. Find the volume Frequency 25 34 50 42 38 14
of the remaining solid to the nearest cm3. Use π = 227


Ans :

Ans :
As per question the figure is shown below. Class 35-40 has the maximum frequency 50,
therefore this is model class.
Now l = 35, f1 = 50 , f2 = 42 , f0 = 34 , h = 5
f1 − f0
Mode, Mo = l + d 2f − f − f n h
1 0 2

= 35 +
50 − 34 5
100 − 34 − 42 #

= 35 +

16 # 5 = 38.33
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Consider the following distribution :
Volume of remaining solid is difference of volume of
cylinder and volume of cone. Marks 0 or 10 20 30 40 50
Obtained more or or or or or
πr 2 h − 1 πr 2 h = 2 πr 2 h more more more more more
3 3
Number 63 58 55 51 48 42
= 2 # 22 # ^0.7h2 # 2.4
of
3 7
students
= 44 # 0.1 # 0.7 # 0.8

(i) Calculate the frequency of the class 30 - 40.
= 4.4 # .56 = 2.464 cm3.

(ii) Calculate the class mark of the class 10 - 25.


Ans :
5. Find the unknown entries a , b , c , d in the following
distribution of heights of students in a class :
Class Interval c.f. f
Height (in cm) Frequency Cumulative 0-10 63 5
Frequency
10-20 58 3
150-155 12 12
20-30 55 4
155-160 a 25
30-40 51 3
160-165 10 b
40-50 48 6
165-170 c 43
50-60 42 42
170-175 5 48
175-180 2 d (i) Frequency of the class 30 - 40 is 3.

Ans : (ii) Class mark of the class : 10 - 25 = 10 + 25

2
From the table,

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= 35 = 17.5
of elevation of the top of a hill as 30° and the angle
2 of depression of the base of the hill as 60°. Calculate
the distance of the hill from the platform and the
Section B height of the hill.


Ans :
Let AB be the wooden platform of height 50 m . As
7. Solve for x : per question we have shown the figure below. Here
x + 1 + x − 2 = 4 − 2x + 3 ; x ! 1, − 2, 2 total height of hill is CD and h is the height of hill
x−1 x+2 x−2 above platform.


Ans :

We have x + 1 + x − 2 = 4 − 2x + 3
x−1 x+2 x−2
2 2
x + 3x +2 2 + x − 3x + 2 = 4x − 8 − 2x − 3
x +x−2 x−2

2x2 + 4 = 2x − 11
2
x +x−2 x−2
^2x + 4h^x − 2h = ^2x − 11h^x + x − 2h
2 2

5x2 + 19x − 30 = 0
^5x − 6h^x + 5h = 0
x =− 5, 6
5
Now, CD = CE + ED
8. If 7th term of an AP is 1 and 9th term is 1 , find
9 7 = (h + 50) m

63rd term.
BD = AE = x


Ans :
Let the first term be a , common difference be d and In ∆ABD , tan 60c = AB
BD
n th term be an .
3 = 50
We have a7 = 1 & a + 6d = 1 (1) x
9 9
x = 50 = 50 3 m
a9 = 1 & a + 8d = 1 (2) 3 3
7 7
Subtracting equation (1) from (2) we get In ∆CEA , tan 30c = CE
AE
2d = 1 − 1 = 2 & d = 1 1 = h
7 9 63 63
3 x
Substituting the value of d in (2) we get
a + 8 # 1 = 1 h = x = 50 3 # 1 = 50 m
63 7 3 3 3 3

a = 1 − 8 = 9 − 8 = 1 CD = h + 50
Now,
7 63 63 63
= 50 + 50
a63 = a + (63 − 1) d
Thus 3

= 1 + 62 # 1 = 1 + 62 = 200 m = 66.66 m

63 63 63 3
50 3
So, distance between hill and platform is m
= 63 = 1
3
and height of hill is 66.66 m .
63
Hence, a63 = 1.
10. Draw a circle of radius 3 cm. Take two points P
9. A girl on a ship standing on a wooden platform, and Q on one of its extended diameter each at a
which is 50 m above water level, observes the angle distance of 7 cm from its centre. Draw tangents to

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the circle from these two points P and Q . 2. Draw a circle with A as centre and radius 3


Ans : cm.
3. Draw another circle with B as centre and
Steps of Construction : radius 2 cm.
1. Draw a circle of radius 4 cm with centre O and
draw a diameter.
2. Extend its diameter on both sides and cut
OP = OQ = 9 cm .
3. Bisect PO such that M be its mid-point.
4. Taking M as centre and MO as radius, draw a
circle. Let it intersect the given circle at A and B
.
5. Join PA and PB .
Thus, PA and PB are the two required tangents
from P .
6. Now bisect OQ such that N is its mid-point.
7. Taking N as centre and NO as radius, draw a
circle. Let it intersect the given circle at C and D .
8. Join QC and QD . 4. Draw another circle taking AB as diameter
Thus, QC and QD are the required tangents from circle, which intersects first two circles at P
Q. and Q , R and S .
5. Join B to P , B to Q A to R and A to S .
Hence, BP , BQ , AR and AS are the required
tangents.

Section C
11. The angles of depression of the top and bottom of
an 8 m tall building from top of a multi-storeyed
Justification :
building are 30º and 45º, respectively. Find the
Join OA to get,
height of multi-storey building and distance between
+OAP = 90c two buildings.
(Angle in a semi-circle)

Ans :
Since PA = OA , thus PA is a tangent. As per given in question we have drawn figure
Similarly, PB = OA PB is a tangent. below.
Now, join OC to get,
+QCO = 90c (Angle in a semi-circle)
Since QC = OC , thus QC is a tangent.
Similarly, QD = OC , thus QD is a tangent.


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Draw a line segment AB of length 7 cm. Taking A
as centre, draw a circle of radius 3 cm and taking
B as centre, draw another circle of radius 2 cm.
Construct tangents to each circle from the centre of
the other circle.

Ans :

Steps of construction : Here AE = CD = 8 m

1. Draw a line segment AB of length 7 cm. BE = AB − AE = ^h − 8h

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and AC = DE = x +A + +B + x + y = 360c
Also, +FBD = +BDE = 30c 90c + 90c + x + y = 360c
+FBC = +BCA = 45c 180 + x + y = 360c
In right angled TCAB we have x + y = 180c
tan 45c = AB Therefore opposite angle are supplementary.
AC


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1 = h & x = h ...(1)
x Two tangents PA and PB are drawn from an
In right angled TEDB external point P to a circle with centre O , such
that +APB = +x and +AOB = y . Prove that
tan 30c = BE opposite angles are supplementary.
ED
1 = h − 8

Ans :

3 x As per question we draw figure shown below.
x = 3 ^h − 8h ...(2)
From (1) and (2), we get
h = 3h−8 3
8 3 = 3h−h

h = 8 3 # 3 +1
3 −1 3 +1
= 4 3 ^ 3 + 1h = ^12 + 4 3 h m

Since, x = h , x = ^12 + 4 3 h
= ^12 + 4 3 h m
Distance
= 4 ^3 + 3 h m Now OA = AP and OB = BP because tangent
Hence the height of multi storey building is drawn at any point of a circle is perpendicular to
4 ^3 + 3 h m. the radius through the point contact.
Thus +A = +B = 90c
12. Two tangents PA and PB are drawn from an Since, AOBP is a quadrilateral,
external point P to a circle with centre O , such +A + +B + x + y = 360c
that +APB = +x and +AOB = y . Prove that
90c + 90c + x + y = 360c
opposite angles are supplementary.
180 + x + y = 360c


Ans :
x + y = 180c
As per question we draw figure shown below.
Therefore opposite angle are supplementary.

13. Atal Tunnel (also known as Rohtang Tunnel) is a

highway tunnel built under the Rohtang Pass in
the eastern Pir Panjal range of the Himalayas on
the Leh-Manali Highway in Himachal Pradesh. At
a length of 9.02 km, it is the longest tunnel above
10,000 feet (3,048 m) in the world and is named
after former Prime Minister of India, Atal Bihari
Vajpayee. The tunnel reduces the travel time and
overall distance between Manali and Keylong on
the way to Leh. Moreover, the tunnel bypasses
Now OA = AP and OB = BP because tangent most of the sites that were prone to road blockades,
drawn at any point of a circle is perpendicular to
the radius through the point contact.
Thus +A = +B = 90c
Since, AOBP is a quadrilateral,

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avalanches, and traffic snarls.

Triangle OAB is isosceles triangle having

right angle at O .
Length of curved part of cross-section,
2πr ^360c − 90ch
=

Earth is excavated to make a railway tunnel. The 360c
tunnel is a cylinder of radius 7 m and length 450 m. 2 # 22 # 7 ^360c − 90ch
A level surface is laid inside the tunnel to carry the =
7
railway lines. Figure given below shows the circular 360c
cross - section of the tunnel. The level surface is = 2 # 22 # 270c = 33 m
represented by AB , the centre of the circle is O and 360c
+AOB = 90c. The space below AB is filled with Total curved surface area of tunnel
rubble (debris from the demolition buildings). = Length of curved part of cross-section
# Length of tunnel
= 33 # 450 = 14850 m2

14. Life insurance is a contract between an insurance

policy holder and an insurer or assurer, where the
insurer promises to pay a designated beneficiary
a sum of money upon the death of an insured
person (often the policy holder). Depending on the
contract, other events such as terminal illness or
critical illness can also trigger payment. The policy
holder typically pays a premium, either regularly or
as one lump sum.
(i) How much volume of earth is removed to make
the tunnel ?
(ii) A coating is to be done on the surface of inner
curved part of tunnel. What is the area of tunnel
to be being coated ?


Ans :
(i) Cross-section area of tunnel to be excavated
= πr2
Volume of earth to be removed,
πr2 l = 22 # 7 # 7 # 450 SBI life insurance agent found the following data for
7
distribution of ages of 100 policy holders. Calculate
= 69300 m3 the median age, if policies are given only to persons
(ii) The geometry of cross-section is shown below. having age 18 years onwards but less than 60 years.

Age (in years) Number of policy holders

Below 20 2

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Below 25 6 = 35 + 20

11
Below 30 24 = 35 + 1.82 = 36.82 years

Below 35 45
Below 40 78


******
Below 45 89
Below 50 92
Below 55 98
Below 60 100
(i) What is the median value of age ?
(ii) What is the mode value of age ?


Ans :
The given table is cumulative frequency distribution.
We write the frequency distribution as given below:

Class interval Cumulative Frequency

Frequency
15-20 2 2−0 = 2
20-25 6 6−2 = 4
25-30 24 24 − 6 = 18
30-35 45 45 − 24 = 21
35-40 78 78 − 45 = 33
40-45 89 89 − 78 = 11
45-50 92 92 − 89 = 3
50-55 98 98 − 92 = 6
55-60 100 100 − 98 = 2

We have, / f i = N = 100
(i) Cumulative frequency just greater than
2 = 2 = 50 is 78 and the corresponding
N 100

class is 35-40. Thus median class is 35-40.

Now, l = 35 , N2 = 50 , F = 45 , f = 33 and
h=5
−F
Md = l + d
f n
N
2
Median, h

= 35 + : 33 D # 5
50 − 45

= 35 + 25
33
= 35 + 0.76 = 35.76 years
Thus, the median age 35.76 years.
(ii) Now l = 35 , f1 = 33 , f2 = 11, f0 = 21, h = 5
f1 − f0
Mode, Mo = l + d 2f − f − f n h
1 0 2

= 35 + 33 − 21 5
66 − 21 − 11 #
= 35 + 12 # 5
33

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