PODAR INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

Periodic Test 1 (2023-24)

Grade: X Subject: Mathematics
Duration: 90 minutes Maximum Marks: 40

General Instructions:
1. This Question Paper has 5 Sections A, B, C, D, and E.
2. Section A has 10 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) carrying 1 mark each.
3. Section B has 3 Short Answer-I (SA-I) type questions carrying 2 marks each.
4. Section C has 2 Short Answer-II (SA-II) type questions carrying 3 marks each.
5. Section D has 2 Long Answer (LA) type questions carrying 5 marks each.
6. Section E has 2 Case Based integrated units of assessment (4 marks each) with sub-parts of the
values of 1, 1 and 2 marks each respectively. `
7. All Questions are compulsory. However, an internal choice in 1 Q of 2 marks, 1 Q of 3 marks and
1 Q of 5 marks has been provided. An internal choice has been provided in the 2 marks questions
of Section E.
8. Draw neat figures wherever required. Take π =22/7 wherever required if not stated.
SECTION A
Section A consists of 10 questions of 1 mark each.
Q1. The quadratic polynomial whose zeroes are 2,−5 is (1)
(a) x2  3x  10 (b) x2  3x  10 (c) x2  3x  10 (d) x2  3x  5
Q2. The value of k, for which the pair of linear equations 4x + 6y – 1 = 0 and 2x – ky = 7 represents (1)
parallel lines is
(a) 2 (b) –2 (c) –3 (d) 4
Q3. If p, q are two consecutive natural number, then HCF (p, q) is (1)
(a) q (b) p (c) 1 (d) pq
Q4. If Δ ABC and Δ DEF are similar such that 2AB = DE and BC = 8 cm, then find EF. (1)
(a) 16 cm (b) 12 cm (c) 8 cm (d) 14 cm
Q5. The product of a non-zero rational and an irrational number is (1)
(a) always irrational (b) always rational (c) rational or irrational (d) one
Q6. In the figure given below, the number of zeroes of the polynomial f(x) is (1)

(a) 1 (b) 2 (c) 3 (d) 0

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Q7. In ΔABC, given that DE // BC, D is the midpoint of AB and (1)
E is a midpoint of AC, the ratio AE: EC is ____.

(a) 1 : 3 (b) 1 : 1 (c) 1 : 2 (d) 2 : 1

Q8. If HCF of two numbers is 13, and their product is 2366, then their LCM is (1)
(a) 91 (b) 75 (c) 182 (d) 104
Q9. AB BC CA (1)
If in two triangles ABC and PQR,   then,
QR PR PQ
(a) ΔPQR ~ ΔCAB (b) ΔPQR ~ ΔABC (c) ΔCBA ~ ΔPQR (d) ΔBCA ~ ΔPQR
Direction for question no. 10: In question number 10, a statement of Assertion (A) is followed
by a statement of Reason (R). Choose the correct option.
Q10. Assertion (A): A pair of linear equations has no solution(s) if it is represented by intersecting (1)
lines graphically.
Reason (R): If the pair of lines are intersecting then the pair has a unique solution and is called
consistent pair of equations.
(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.
Section B
Section B consists of 3 questions of 2 marks each.
Q11. For what value of k, the following system of equations 2x  ky  1,3x  5 y  7 has (2)
a. a unique solution
b. no solution
Q12. In the given figure, altitudes AD and CE of (2)
∆ABC intersect each other at the point P.
Show that:
a. ∆ AEP ~ ∆ CDP
b. ∆ ABD ~ ∆ CBE

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Q13. Prove that 3 is an irrational number. (2)
OR
Three numbers are in the ratio 2 : 5 : 7. Their LCM is 490. Find the largest number.
Section C
Section C consists of 2 questions of 3 marks each.
Q14. If α and β are the zeroes of the polynomial 6 y 2  7 y  2 then find a quadratic polynomial whose (3)
1 1
zeroes are and .
 
OR
If one zero of a polynomial 3x2  8x  2k  1 is seven times the other, find the value of k.

Q15. Solve the following pair of equations graphically: 3x  y  1  0 and 2x  3 y  8  0 (3)

Section D
Section D consists of 2 questions of 5 marks each.
Q16. Prove that if a line is drawn parallel to one side of a triangle to intersect the other two sides in (5)
distinct points, the other two sides are divided in the same ratio.

If in a ∆XYZ, P and Q are two points on XY and XZ respectively such that XP = 4 cm,
PY = 3 cm, XQ = 6 cm, QZ = 4.5 cm and ∠XPQ = 40° then find ∠XYZ.
Y
P

Z Q X

Q17. If the sum of the zeroes of the polynomial 5x2  3  k  x  7 is zero, then find the zeroes of the (5)
polynomial 2 x 2  2  k  11 x  30 .
OR
3
Find a quadratic polynomial, the sum and product of whose zeroes are 2 and respectively.
2
Also find its zeroes.

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 Section E
Case study based questions are compulsory.
Q18. Case Study – 1
Indian Army is the third biggest military contingent in the World next to USA and China. On
republic day Parade in Delhi Captain RS Meel is planning for parade of following two groups:
First group of Army contingent of 624 members behind an army band of 32 members.
Second group of CRPF troops with 468 soldiers behind the 228 members of bikers.

I. What is the maximum number of columns in which the first group can march? 1
II. What is the maximum number of columns in which the second group can march? 1
III. If the two groups are to march in the same number of columns, what is the maximum number of 2
columns in which they can march?
OR
Find the LCM of 624, 32 and verify HCF × LCM = product of numbers

Case Study – 2
Q19. One day, two friends Sarita and Babita go to a library for some books. The library has fixed
charges for the first 3 days and an additional charge for each day thereafter. If anyone takes the
book for 10 days then he/she has to pay fixed charges for 3 days and additional charges for 7
days.
Sarita took a book from library for 7 days and paid `27 and Babita took a book from library for
5 days and paid `21.
I. If fixed charges for the library for the first 3 days is `x and additional charges for each day is `y 1
then form a linear equation satisfying Sarita’s case.
II. If fixed charges for the library for first 3 days is `x and additional charges for each day is `y 1
then form a linear equation for satisfying Babita’s case.
III. Find the fixed charges and additional charges of the library from the given conditions. 2
OR
If Sarita keeps the book for 15 days, how much money does she have to pay to the library?

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