VYDEHI SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE

PRE BOARD-1 EXAMINATION (2024-25)

SUBJECT: MATHEMATICS (STANDARD)
CLASS: X

Date: 12/12/2024 Time: 3 Hours

Maximum 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 2 marks each.
• Section C has 6 questions carrying 3 marks each.
• Section D has 4 questions carrying 5 marks each.
• Section E has 3 case based integrated units of assessment (4 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 2
marks questions of Section E.
• Draw neat figures wherever required. Take 𝜋 = 22/7 wherever required if not stated.

SECTION-A
1) If p1 and p2 are two odd prime numbers such that p1 >p2, then p12 – p22 is 1
(a) An even number
(b) An odd number
(c) An odd prime number
(d) A prime number
2) The zeroes of the polynomial x2 - 3x - m (m + 3) are 1
(a) m, m + 3
(b) - m, m + 3
(c) m, -(m + 3)
(d) -m, -(m + 3)
3) If the square of difference of the zeroes of the quadratic polynomial x2 + px + 45 is equal 1
to 144, then the value of p is
(a) ±9
(b) ±12
(c) ±15
(d) ±18
4) The co-ordinates of the point which is reflection of point (-3,5) in x-axis are 1
(a) (3,5)
(b) (3,-5)
(c) (-3,-5)
(d) (-3,5)
5) If the equation (m2 + n2)x2 – 2(mp + nq)x + p2 + q2=0 has equal roots then 1
(a) mp = nq
(b) mq = np
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 (c) mn = pq
(d) mq = √𝑛𝑝

6) 1 1−𝑝 1−2𝑝 1
The common difference of the AP 𝑝, , is
𝑝 𝑝

(a) 1
(b) 1/p
(c) -1
(d) -1/p
7) The distance between the points (a cos θ + b sin θ, 0) and (0, a sin θ – b cos θ) is 1
(a) a2 + b2
(b) a2 - b2
(c) √𝑎2 + 𝑏 2
(d) √𝑎2 − 𝑏 2
8) The mid-point of the line-segment AB is P (0, 4) if the coordinates of B are (-2, 3) then the 1
coordinates of A are
(a) (2, 5)
(b) (-2, -5)
(c) (2, 9)
(d) (-2, 11)
9) If f(x) = cos2x + sec2x, then f(x) is 1
(a) ≥1
(b) ≤1
(c) ≥2
(d) ≤2
10) In the given figure, a circle touches all the four sides of 1
quadrilateral ABCD with AB = 6cm, BC = 7cm and CD = 4cm,
then length of AD is
(a) 3cm
(b) 4cm
(c) 5cm
(d) 6cm
11) In the given figure, two tangents AB and AC are drawn to a 1
circle with centre O such that ∠BAC=120° then OA is equal
to
(a) 2AB
(b) 3AB
(c) 4AB
(d) 5AB
12) The area of a circular ring formed by two concentric circles whose radii are 5.7 cm and 4.3 1
cm respectively is
(a) 44 sq.cm
(b) 66 sq.cm
(c) 22 sq.cm

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 (d) 33 sq.cm
13) Find the area of the sector of a circle of radius 6 cm whose central angle is 30°. (Take π = 1
3.14)
(a) 9.42 cm2
(b) 11.53 cm2
(c) 12.47 cm2
(d) 7.82 cm2
14) A 20 m deep well, with diameter 7 m is dug and the earth from digging is evenly spread 1
out to form a platform 22 m by 14 m. The height of the platform is
(a) 3m
(b) 3.5 m
(c) 2.5 m
(d) 2m
15) Ratio of lateral surface areas of two cylinders with equal height is 1
(a) 1:2
(b) R:r
(c) H:h
(d) None of these
16) Consider the following frequency distribution of the heights of 60 students of a class. 1

The upper limit of the median class in the given data is

(a) 170
(b) 155
(c) 160
(d) 165
17) If the mean of the observation x, x + 3, x + 5, x + 7 and x + 10 is 9, the mean of the last 1
three observation is
1
(a) 103
2
(b) 103
1
(c) 113
2
(d) 113

18) If a number x is chosen at random from the numbers -2, -1, 0, 1, 2. Then, the probability 1
that x2 < 2 is
(a) 2/5
(b) 4/5
(c) 1/5
(d) 3/5

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 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): The angle of elevation of the top of a tower is 60°. If the height 1
of the tower and its base is tripled then angle of elevation of its top will also be tripled.
Statement R (Reason): In an equilateral triangle of side 3√3 cm, the length of the altitude
is 4.5 cm.
20) Statement A (Assertion): Two players Sania and Deepika play a tennis match. If the 1
probability of Sania winning the match is 0.68, then the probability of Deepika winning
the match is 0.32.
Statement R (Reason): The sum of the probability of two complementary events is 1.
SECTION-B
21) Prove that 5 - 2√3 is an irrational number. It is given that √3 is an irrational number. 2

22) 8 2
Find the ratio in which the point (5, y) divides the line segment joining the points (1, 2)
and (2, 3). Also, find the value of y.
OR
In what ratio is the line segment joining the points (3,–5)and(–1,6) divided by the line y
=x?
23) A(3, 0), B(6, 4) and C(–1, 3) are vertices of a triangle ABC. Find length of its median BE. 2
24) If sin θ + cos θ = √3 then find the value of sin θ.cos θ. 2

OR
1
If sin α = √2 and cot β = √3 then find the value of cosecα + cosecβ

25) A box contains 90 discs which are numbered 1 to 90. If one disc is drawn at random from 2
the box, find the probability that it bears a:
i) 2-digit number less than 40.
ii) Number divisible by 5 and greater than 50.
iii) A perfect square number.
SECTION-C
26) The HCF of 65 and 117 is expressible in the form 65m – 117. Find the value of m. Also 3
find the LCM of 65 and 117 using prime factorisation method.
27) If three times the greater of two numbers is divided by the smaller one, we get 4 as the 3
quotient and 3 as the remainder. Also, if seven times the smaller number is divided by
greater one, we get 5 as the quotient and 1 as the remainder. Find the numbers.

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28) In a chemistry lab, there is some quantity of 50% acid solution and some quantity of 25% 3
acid solution. How much of each should be mixed to make 10 litres of 40% acid solution?
29) In the given figure, CD and RS are respectively the medians of ∆ABC and ∆PQR. If 3
∆ABC ⁓ ∆PQR then prove that:

i) ∆ADC ⁓ ∆PSR
ii) AD×PR = AC×PS

OR

In the given figure, ∆FEC ≅ ∆GDB

and ∠ 1 = ∠ 2. Prove that ∆ADE ⁓
∆ABC.

30) 𝑡𝑎𝑛 𝜃 𝑐𝑜𝑡 𝜃 3

Prove that 1−cot 𝜃 + 1−tan 𝜃 = 1 + sec 𝜃 cosec 𝜃

OR
Prove that
31) Three semicircles each of diameter 3 cm, a 3
circle of diameter 4.5 cm and a semicircle of
radius 4.5 cm are drawn in the given figure.
Find the area of the shaded region.

SECTION-D
32) (a) Using graphical method, solve the following system of equations: 3
3x – 2y 10 and 5x + 3y = 4. Shade the area of triangle formed with respect to x-
axis.
(b) A dealer sells an article for rs.75 and gains as much percent as the cost price of the 2
article. Find the cost price of the article.
33) A ladder set against a wall at an angle 45° to the ground. If the foot of the ladder is pulled 5
away from the wall through a distance of 4m, its top slides a distance of 3m down the wall
making an angle 30° with the ground. Find the final height of the top of the ladder from
the ground and the length of the ladder.
OR

A man on a cliff observes a boat at an angle of depression 30° which is approaching the
shore to the point immediately beneath the observer with a uniform speed. Six minutes
later, the angle of depression of the boat is found to be 60°. Find the time taken by the boat
from here to reach the shore.

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34) In the given figure, AB is the diameter of a 3
circle with centre O. AQ, BP and PQ are
tangents to the circle. Prove that ∠POQ = 90°.

In the given figure, O is the centre of the circle

and QPR is a tangent to it at P. Prove that ∠QAP
+ ∠APR = 90°. 2

OR
In Figure O is centre of a circle of radius 5 cm. PA and 5
BC are tangents to the circle at A and B respectively. If
OP 13 cm, then find the length of tangents PA and BC.

35) The monthly expenditure on milk in 200 families of a Housing Society is given below: 5

Monthly 1000- 1500- 2000- 2500- 3000- 3500- 4000- 4500-

expenditure 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000 4500 5000
in rs.

No.of 24 40 33 x 30 22 16 7
families

Find the value of x and also, find the median and mean expenditure on milk.
SECTION-E
36) CASE STUDY -1: Treasure hunt is an exciting and adventurous game where participants follows
a series of clues/numbers/maps to discover hidden treasures. Players engage in a thrilling quest,
solving puzzles and riddles to unveil the location of the coveted prize.
While playing a treasure hunt game, some clues(numbers) are hidden in various spots collectively
forming an A.P. If the number on the nth spot is 20 + 4n, then answer the following questions to
help the players in spotting the clues:
1
(i) Which number is on first spot?
(ii) (a) which spot is numbered as 112?
2
OR
(b) what is the sum of all the numbers on the first 10 spots?
(iii) Which number is on the (n - 2)th spot?
1

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37) CASE STUDY -2:

(iii)
1

(iv)
1

38) CASE STUDY-3: 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.

500 ml milk is packed in a cuboidal container

of dimensions 15 cm × 8 cm × 5 cm. These
milk packets are then packed in cuboidal
cartons of dimensions 30 cm × 32 cm × 15 cm.
Based on the above information, answer the following questions:

i) Find the volume of the cuboidal carton. 1

ii) (a) Find TSA of a milk packet. 2
OR
(b) How many milk packets can be filled in a carton?
iii) How much milk can the cup(as shown in the figure) hold? 1

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