CHRIST NAGAR SENIOR SECONDERY SCHOOL, THIRUVALLAM

MODEL QUESTION PAPER

MATHEMATICS
CLASS – X MARKS – 80
TIME – 3 hrs
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS:
i) This question paper has 5 sections A,B,C,D and E
ii) Section A has 20 MCQ carrying 1 mark each
iii) Section B has 5 questions carrying 2 marks each
iv) Section C has 6 questions carrying 3 marks each
v) Section d has 4 questions carrying 5 marks each
vi) Section E has 3 case base integrated units of assessment (4 marks ) with sub
parts of the values 1,1 and 2 marks each respectively.
vii) All questions are compulsory . However , an internal choice in 2 questions of 5
marks , 2 questions 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.
viii) Take π = 22/7 wherever required if not stated.

SECTION : A ( each carries 1 mark)

1)The zeros of a polynomial x2+ px + q are twice the zeros of the polynomial 4x2 - 5x -6. The
value of p is
a) -5/2 b)5/2 c) -5 d) 10
2). If the pair of linear equations (3k + 1)x + x + 3y – 5 = 0 and 2x – 3y + 5 = 0 have infinitely
many solutions, then the value of k is:
a) 1 b) 0 c) 2 d) -1

3). A quadratic equation whose one root is 1 + √2 and the sum of its roots is 2, is:
a) x2 – 2x +1 = 0 b) x2 – 2x -1 = 0 c) x2 +2x +1 = 0 d) x2 + 2x -1 = 0
4.) If p-1 ,p+1 and 2p + 3 are in AP, then the value of p is:
a) -2 b) 4 c) 0 d) 2
5) If two positive integers p and q can be expressed as p = 18a2b4 and q= 20a3b2, where a
and b are prime numbers, then LCM ( p,q) is:
a) 2a2b2 b) 180 a2b2 c) 12a2b2 d) 180a3b4
6) In the given figure, graphs of two linear equations are shown. The pair of these linear
equations is:
a) Consistent with a unique solution. b) Consistent with infinitely many solutions.
c) Inconsistent. d) Inconsistent but can be made consistent by extending these lines.

7) The line segment joining the points A (5,3) and B ( -3 , 11 ) is divided by the point c ( 3 , 5)
in the ratio:
a) 1:3 b) 3:1 c) 2:3 d) 3:2
8) In ABC , PQ BC, If PB = 6 cm, AP = 4.6 cm, and AQ = 8 cm, then the length of AC
is:
a) 12 cm b) 20 cm c) 6 cm d) 14 cm
9).In the figure, PQ is a tangent to the circle with center O . If < OPQ = x and < POQ = y
then x+ y is:
a) 45◦ b) 90◦ c) 60◦ d) 180◦
10) If 0 ≤ A , B ≤ 90◦ such that sin A = ½ and cos B = ½ , then A + B = is:
a) 0◦ b) 60◦ c) 90◦ d) 30◦
11).The perpendicular bisector of the line segment joining the points A (2,3) andB(5,6) cuts
the y-axis at:
a) (8,0) b) (0,8) c) (0,-8) d) (0,7)
12.) The value of 2 tan 30◦ / 1+ tan2 30◦ is equal to:
a) sin 60◦ b) cos 60◦ c)tan 60◦ d) sin 30◦
13.If the length of the shadow of a vertical pole is equal to its height, the angle of elevation
of the sun’s altitude is:
a) 45◦ b) 60◦ c) 30◦ d) 75◦
14)The area of a sector of a circle is 1/6 of the area of the circle. The degree measure of its
minor arc is:
a) 90◦ b) 60◦ c) 45◦ d) 30◦
15.)A bag contains 100 cards numbered from 1 to 100. A card is drawn at random from the
bag. What is the probability that the number on the card is a perfect cube?
a) 1/20 b) 3/50 c) 1/25 d) 7/100
16) .The ratio of the lateral surface area to the total surface area of a cylinder with base
diameter 1.6m and height 20m is:
a) 1:7 b) 1:5 c) 7:1 d) 5:1
17.For the following distribution:

Marks below 10 20 30 40 50 60
Number of 3 12 27 57 75 80
students
The modal class is:
a) 10-20 b) 20-30 c) 30-40 d) 50-60
18.)In a single throw of two dice, the probability of getting 6 as a product of two numbers
obtained is:
a) 4/9 b) 2/9 c) 1/9 d) 5/9
Directions: In questions 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, 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 (A): If zeroes of the polynomial f(x) = 5x2 – 11x – (k - 3) are reciprocals of each
other, then k= -2
Reason (R): The product of the zeroes of the polynomial ax2 + bx + c is - c/a is .
20).Assertion (A): The tangents drawn at the endpoints of a diameter of a circle are parallel.
Reason (R): The diameter of a circle is the longest chord.
Section B (Each question carries 2 marks)
21).Find a point on the y -axis which is equidistant from the points A(6,5) and B( -4 ,3).
22).Determine an A.P. whose 3rd term is 16 and whose 5th term is subtracted from the 7th
term to get 12.
23).Two numbers are in the ratio 2:3, and their LCM is 180. What is the HCF of these
numbers?
OR

Prove that √3 is irrational.

24).If sin ( A + B ) = 1 and cos ( A – B ) = √3 /2 , 0 < A + B ≤ 90◦ A > B, then find the
measures of angles A and B.
OR
tan 60◦ − tan 30◦ 1
Prove that =
1+ 𝑡𝑎𝑛60◦ tan30◦ √3

25). Two coins are tossed simultaneously. Find the probability of getting:
(i) Exactly one head.
(ii) At most one head.
SECTION : C ( each carries 3 marks )
26). Solve the system of equations:
11x + 15y + 23 = 0
7x - 2y - 20 = 0
27). Find the value of k for which the roots of the equation x2 - 8kx + 2k = 0
are real and equal.
OR
There are three consecutive positive integers such that the sum of the
squares of the first and the product of the other two is 191 . What are the
integers?
𝐴𝑀 𝐴𝑁
28.) In the given figure, if LM || CB and LN || CD, prove that: =
𝐴𝐵 𝐴𝐷
29). A triangle ABC is drawn to circumscribe a circle of radius 2 cm, such that
the segments BR and AR into which AB is divided by the point of contact R are
of lengths 3 cm and 4 cm, respectively. Find the sides AC and BC.

30.) Prove that:

cot 𝐴−cos 𝐴 𝑐𝑜𝑠𝑒𝑐 𝐴−1
=
cot 𝐴+cos 𝐴 𝑐𝑜𝑠𝑒𝑐 𝐴+1

OR
Prove that :
√ (𝑐𝑜𝑠𝑒𝑐 𝐴 − 1)/(𝑐𝑜𝑠𝑒𝑐 𝐴 + 1) + √ (𝑐𝑜𝑠𝑒𝑐 𝐴 + 1)/(𝑐𝑜𝑠𝑒𝑐 𝐴 − 1) = 2 sec A

31). Three circles, each of radius 3.5 cm, are drawn in such a way that each of
them touches the other two. Find the area enclosed between these circles.
32) a) In a ΔPQR, N is a point on PR such that QN ⊥ PR. If PN × NR = QN², prove
that ∠PQR = 90°.
OR
(b) In the figure if AB || DC and AC and PQ intersect each other at the point Q
prove that OA X CQ = OC X AP .

33). A solid toy is in the form of a right circular cylinder with a hemispherical
shape at one end and a cone at the other end . their common diameter is 4.2
cm and the height of the cylindrical and conical portions are 12 cm and 7 cm
respectively. Find the volume of the solid toy.
34) a) A pole of height 5 m is fixed on the top of a tower. The angle of elevation
of the top of the pole, as observed from a point A on the ground, is 60°, and
the angle of depression of the point A from the top of the tower is 45°. Find
the height of the tower. (Use √3 = 1.732)
OR

(b) A straight highway leads to the foot of a tower. A man standing on the top
of a 75 m high tower observes two cars at angles of depression of 30° and 60°,
which are approaching the foot of the tower. Find the distance between the
two cars. (Use √3 = 1.732)

35) . The sum of the first and eighth terms of an arithmetic progression is 32,
and their product is 60. Find the first term and common difference of the AP.
Hence, also find the sum of its first 20 terms.
SECTION: C (each carries 4 marks)

36) Bingo is a game of chance where the host has 75 balls numbered from 1 to
75. Each player has a Bingo card with some numbers written on it . The
participant cancels the number on the card when called out a number written
on the ball selected at random. Whosoever cancels all the numbers on his/her
card says BINGO and wins.

The table given below shows the data of one such game where 48 balls were
used before tara said BINGO.
 Numbers announced Numbers of times
0 - 15 8
15- 30 9
30 - 45 10
45 - 60 12
60 - 75 9

Based on the above information , answer the following:

1) write the median class. (1)
2) If the first ball was picked up at random, what is the probability of calling
out an even number? (1)
3) a) Find the median of the given data. (2)
OR
b) Find the mode of the given data.
37) Radio towers are used for transmitting a range of communication services
including radio and television. The tower will either act as an antenna itself or
support one or more antennas on its structure. On a similar concept, a radio
station tower was built in two sections A and B . Tower is supported by wires
from a point O.
Distance between the base of the tower and point O is 36 m . from point O ,
the angle of elevation of the top of the section B is 30°. and the angle of
elevation of the top of section A is 45°.
Based on the above information, answer the following Questions:
a) Find the length of the wire from O to the top of Section B. (1)
b) Find the area of Δ OPB. (1)
c) Find the distance AB. (2)
OR
If the angle of the elevation of the top of the section B is 45° and the angle of
the elevation of the top of section A is 60° , then find the distance AB.
38) In a toys manufacturing company, wooden parts are assembled and
painted to prepare a toy. For the wood processing activity centre, the wood is
taken out of storage to be sawed, after which it undergoes rough polishing,
then is cut, drilled and has holes punched in it. It is then fine polished using
sandpaper. For the retail packaging and delivery activity centre, the polished
wood sub-parts are assembled together, then decorated using paint.

One specific toy is in the shape of a cone mounted on a cylinder. The total
height of the toy is 110 mm and the height of its conical part is 77 mm. The
diameters of the base of the conical part is 72 mm and that of the cylindrical
part is 40 mm.
(i)If its cylindrical part is to be painted red, what is the surface area
need to be painted ?
(ii) If its conical part is to be painted blue, what is the surface area
need to be painted ?
(iii) How much of the wood have been used in making the toy ?
OR

If the cost of painting the toy is 1 rupees for 8 π mm2 , then

what is the cost of painting of a box of 100 toys?