General Instructions :

them :
Read the following instructions very carefully and strictly follow
(i) This question paper contains 38 questions. All questions are compulsory.
This guestion paper is divided into five Sections - A, B. C. Dand E.
(ii)
In Section A, Questions no. I to 18 are multiple choice questions (MCQs) and
(ii) of 1 mark
guestions number 19 and 20 are Assertion-Reason based questions
each.
In Section B, uestions no. 21 to 26 are very short answe (VSA) type
(iv)
questions, carrying 2 marks each.
In Section C, Questions no. 26 to 31 are short answer (SA) type
questions,
(v)
carrying 3 marks each.
(vi) In Section D, Questions no. 32 to 35 are long answer (LA) type questions
carrying 5 marks each.
(wü) In Section E, Questions no. 36 to 38 are case studymarks based questions carrying
4 marks each. Internal choice is provided in 2 questions in each
case study.
(viüi) There is no overall choice. However, an internal choice has been provided in
in Section D and
2 questions in Section B, 2 questions in Section C, 2questions
3 questions in Section E. 22
Draw neat diagrams wherever required. Take n = 7 wherever required, if not
(ix)
stated.

(x) Use of calculators is not allowed.

SECTION A

each. 20x1=20
This section comprises Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) of 1 mark

1. If ax + by = a - b and bx + ay=0, then the value of x +y is:

(A) a- b2 (B) a + b
(C) a-b (D) a+ b2

104 is 40x,
2. The HOF of two numbers 65 and 104 is 13. If LCM of 65 and
then the value ofx is:
(A) 5 (B) 13

(C) 40 (D)
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3.
fa polynomial p(x) is given by p(x) = - 5x + 6, then the value of
p(1)+ p(4) is :
(A) 0 (B) 4

(C) 2 (D) -4

4.
If the discriminant of the quadratic equation 3x2-2x +c=0 is 16, then
the value of cis:
(A) 1 (B)
(C) -1 (D) V2
Jf an arc subtends an angle of 90° at the centre of a circle, then the ratio
5.
of its length to the circumference of the circle is:
(A) 2:3 (B) 1:4

(C) 4:1 (D) 1:3

The area of the sector of a circle of radius 12 cmn is 60 cm. The central
6.
angle of this sector is :
(A) 120° (B) 6°

(C) 75 (D) 150°

If the difference of mode and median of a data is 24, then the difference of
7.
its median and mean is:
(A) 12 (B) 24

(C) 8 (D) 36

8. Two dice are tossed simultaneously. The probability of getting odd

numbers on both the dice is:
6
(A) (B)
36 36

12 9
(C) (D) 36
36
its
9. The ratio of total surface area of a solid hemisphere to the square of
radius is :
(B) 4:1
(A) 2rt: 1
(D) 1:4r
(C) 3T: 1
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 then the 1
If sin = 1, value of sin is :
10. 2

1 1
(A) (B)
2V2
1
(C) (D) 0
2

Two lines are given to be parallel. The equation of one of these lines is
11.
5x -3y = 2. The equation of the second line can be :
(A) - 15x 9y = 5 (B) 15x + 9y = 5
(C) 9x 15y = 6 (D) - 15x + 9y = 5

12. Three numbers in A.P. have the sum 30. What is its middle term ?
(A) 4 (B) 10

(C) 16 (D)

In A ABC, DE | BC (as shown in the figure). If AD = 4 cm, AB=9 cm

13.
and AC =13-5 cm, then the length of EC is:
A

D, E

(A) 6 cm (B) 7-5 cm

(C) 9 cm (D) 5-7 cm

tower is equal to
14. At some time of the day, the length of the shadow of a
:
its height. Then, the Sun's altitude at that time is
(A) 30° (B) 45
(D) 90°
(C) 60°
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 figure, AB and AC are tangents to the circle. If ABC =42°,
In the given
15. measure of 2 BAC is :
thenthe
B
420

96° (B) 42°

(A)
(C) 106° (D) 86°

16.
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)

17.
For an event E, if P(E) + P(E) = g, then the value of q 4 is :
(A) -3 (B) 3

(C) 5 (D) -5

18.
In the given figure, QR is a common tangent to the two given circles
touching externally at A. The tangent at A meets QR at P. If AP = 4-2 cm,
then the length of QR is :

n P R
(B) 2-1 cm
(A) 4-2 cm
(D) 6-3 cm
(C) 8-4 cm
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 number 19 and 20 are Assertion and Reason based questions. Two
Questions one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as
statenments are given,
Selectthe correct answer to these questions from the codes (A), (B),
(R).
Reason
as gwenbelou.
C)and (LD Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the
(A)
correct explanation of the Assertion (A).
Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not
(B)
the correct explanation of the Assertion (A).
(C) Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.
(D) Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.
Assertion(A): Mid-point of a line segment divides the line segment in
19. the ratio 1:1.
Reason (R): The ratio in which the point (-3, k) divides the line
segment joiningthe points (-5,4) and (-2,3) is1:2.

20. Assertion (A): Ifthe circumference of acircle is 176 cm, then its radius is
28 cm.
Reason (R): Circumference = 2 x radius ofa circle.
SECTION B
questions of 2 marks
This section comprises Very Short Answer (VSA) type 5x2=10
each.

21. Three bells toll at intervals of 9, 12 and 15 minutes respectively. If they

start tolling together, after what time will they next toll together ?
22. (a) The minute hand of a clock is 14 cm long. Find the area on the face
of the clock described by the minute hand in 5 minutes.
OR
60°
(b) Find the length of the arc of a circle which subtends an angle of
at the centre of the circle of radius 42 cm.
5 cos60°+4 sec 30°- tan45°
23. (a) Evaluate: sin30° + sin 60°
OR
1
(b) If sin (A B) = cOs (A + B) =;0<A+
2
B<90°, A> B; find
.2'
ZA and B.
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 the given
figure, Ois the centre of the circle. IfZ AOB = 145°, then
In
24.
thevalueofx,
fnd

145°
A

cm and
In the given figure, A AHK ~ A ABC. If AK = 8 cm. BC = 3-2
25.
HK= 6-4 cm, then find the length of AC.
H

SECTION C

each. 6x3=18
This section comprises Short Answer (SA)type questions of3 marks
sin cOs +1 1
26. Prove that sec - tan 0
sin +cos - 1

of
27. (a) Three coins are tossed simultaneously. What is the probability
getting
() at least one head ?

(ii) exactly two tails ?

(iii) at most one tail?

OR

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(b) A box contains 90 discs which are numbered 1 to 90. If one
drawn at random from the box. fnd the probability that it bears 2:

(i) 2-digit number less than 40.

(ii) number divisible by 5 and greater than 50.

(iii) a perfect square number.

cashier to
Rehana went to a bank to withdraw 2,000. She asked the
28. how
got 25 notes in all. Find
giveher 50 and 100 notes only. Rehana

many notes of 50and 100did she receive.

the
4x + 4x - 3 and verify
(a) Find the zeroes of the polynomial
29. polynomial.
coefficients of the
relationship between zeroesand

OR

the
zeroes of thepolynomial x² +x-2, then find
(b) Ifa and B are the
value of

irrational
2-/3 is an irrational number, given that V3 is an
30. Prove that
5

number.

circumseribing a circle is a rhombus.

31. Prove that the parallelogram

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 SECTIOON D
4x5=20
This section comprises Long Answer (LA) type questions of5 marks each.

32. Two pillars of equal lengths stand on either side of a r0ad which is 100 m
wide, exactly opposite to each other. At a point on the road between the
pillars, the angles of elevation of the tops of the pillars are 60 and 30°.
Find the length of each pillar and distance of the point on the road from
the pillars. (Use V3 = 1-732)

33. (a) E is a point on the side AD produced of a parallelogram ABCD and

BE intersects CD at F. Show that AABE ~ ACFB.
OR

(b) Sides AB, BC and the median AD of A ABC are respectively

proportional to sides PQ, QR and the median PM of another
APQR. Prove that A ABC ~ A PQR.

34. (a)
A train travels a distance of 90 km at a constant speed. Had the
speed been 15 km/h more, it would have taken 30 minutes less for
the journey. Find the original speed of the train.
OR

(b) Find the value of fc for which the quadratic equation

(c+ 1) x?-6(c + 1) x+3(c + 9) = 0; c*-1
has real and equal roots.

35. The following table shows the ages of the patients admitted in a hospital
during a year :
55 55 -65
Age (in years)5-15 15 -2525- 35| 35 4545-
Number of 21 23 14 5
6 11
patients
Find the mode and mean of the data given above.

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 SECTION E
3x4=12
This section comprises3 case study based guestions of 4 markseach.
Case Study - 1
36. Ryan, from a very young age, was fascinated by the twinkling of stars
and the vastness of space. He always dreamt of becoming an astronaut
one day. So he started to sketch his own rocket designs on the graph
sheet. One such design is given below:

6
6 4 3

Based on the above, answer the following questions:

1
(i) Find the mid-point of the segment joining F and G.
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(i) (a) What is the distance between the points A and C?
OR
(b) Find the coordinates of the point which divides the line
1:3
segment joining the points A and B in the ratio 2
internally.
(iii) What are the coordinates of the point D ?
Case Study - 2
37. Treasure Hunt is an exciting and adventurous game where participants
treasures.
follow a series of clues/numbers/maps to discover hidden
riddles to unveil
Players engage in a thrilling quest, solving puzzles and
the location of the coveted prize.
(numbers) are hidden in
While playing a treasure hunt game, sonme clues
n spot is
various spots collectively forming an A.P. If the number on the
20 + 4n, then answer the following questions to
help the players in
spotting the clues :

.(i) Which number is on first spot ?

2
(iü) (a) Which spot is numbered as 112?
OR
10 spots ? 2
(b) What is the sum of all the numbers on the first
1
(iüi) Which number is on the (n 2)h spot ?
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 Case Study - 3
38. Tamper-proof tetra-packed milk guarantees both freshness and security.
This milk ensures uncompromised quality, preserving the nutritional
values within and making it a reliable choice for health-conscious
individuals.

7Cm

5 cm

dimensions
500 mL milk is packed in a cuboidal container of
then packed in cuboidal
15 cm x 8 cm x 5 cm. These milk packets are
cartons of dimnensions 30 cmx 32 cm x 15 cm.
questions :
Based on the above given information, answer the following
i) Find the volume of the cuboidal carton.
2
(iü) (a) Find the total surface area of a milk packet.
OR
carton ? 2
(b) How many milk packets can be filled in a
figure) hold ? 1
(iii) How much milk can the cup (as shown in the

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