GeneralInstructions

Read the following instructions very carefully and

(i)
strictly follow them :
This question paper contains 38 questions. All questions are
(ii) compulsory.
This question paper is divided into five Sections -A, B, C, Dand E.
(iii) In Section A,
Questions no. 1 to 18are multiple choice questions (MCQs) and
questions number 19 and 20 are Assertion-Reason based questions of 1 mark
each.
(iv) In Section B, Questions no. 21 to 25 are very short
answer (VSA) type
questions, carrying 2 marks each.
(v) In Section C, Questions no. 26 to 31 are short answer (SA)
type questions,
carrying 3 marks each.
(vi) In Section D, Questions no. 32 to 35 are long
answer (LA) type questions
carrying 5 marks each.
(vii) In Section E, Questions no. 36 to 38 are case study based questions carrying
4 marks each. Internal choice is provided in 2marks questions in each
case study.
(vim) There is no overall choice. However, an internal choice has been provided in
2 questions in Section B, 2 questions in Section C, 2 questions in Section Dand
3questions in Section E.
(ix) Draw neat diagrams wherever required. Take n= 7
wherever required, if not
stated.
(x) Use of calculators is not allowed.

SECTION A

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

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

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

65 and 104 is 40x,

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

(C) 40 (D)
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 3. If a polynomial p(x) is given by p(x) = x - 5x + 6,
then the value of
p(1) + p(4) is :
(A) 0 (B) 4
(C) 2
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4. If the discriminant of the quadratic equation 3x2- 2x + c =0 is
the value of c is : 16, then
(A) 1
(B) 0
(C) -1 (D) V2
5. If an arc subtends an angle of 90° at the centre of a circle, then the ratio
of its length to the circumference of the circle is :
(A) 2:3 (B) 1:4
(C) 4:1 (D) 1:3

6. The area of the sector of a circle of radius 12 cm is 60r cm². The central
angle of this sector is :
(A) 120° (B) 6°
(C) 75° (D) 150°

7. If the difference of mode and median of a data is 24, then the difference of
its median and mean is:
(A) 12 (B)' 24
(C) 8 (D) 36

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

numberson both the dice is :
6 3
(A) (B)
36 36
9
12 (D)
(C) " 36
36
hemisphere to the square of its
9. The ratio of total surface area of a solid
radius is :
(B) 4T: 1
(A) 2t: 1
(D) 1:4n
(C) 3: 1
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10. If sin = 1, then the value of sin is :
2

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

11. Two lines are given to be parallel. The equation of one of these lines is
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) 8

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

and AC= 13-5 cm, then the length of ECis :
A

D E

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

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

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

(A) 96° (B) 42°

(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 QRis:

P R

(A) 4-2 cm (B) 2-1 cm

(C) 8-4 cm (D) 6-3 cm

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SECTION C

Thissection comprises Short Answer (SA) type questions of3 marks each. 6x3=18

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26. Prove that
sin + cos 0-1 sec - tan 0

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

(iü) exactly two tails ?

(iii) at most one tail ?

OR

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 (b) A box contains 90 discs which are numbered 1to 90. If one disc is
drawn at random from the box, find the probability that it bears a :
(i) 2-digit number less than 40.
(ii) number divisible by 5and greater than 50.
(iii) a perfect square number.

28. Rehana went to a bank to withdraw 2,000. She asked the cashier to
give her 50and 100 notes only. Rehana got 25 notes in all. Find how
many notes of 50 and 100 did she receive.

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

OR

(b) If aand Bare the zeroes of the polynomial x + x-2, then find the
value of + B
B

2-V8
30. Prove that is an irrational number, given that V3 is an irrational
number.

31. Prove that the parallelogram circumscribing a circle is a rhombus.

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 SECTION D

1nis section comprises Long Answer (LA) type questions of 5marks each. 415=20

32.
Twopillars of equal lengths stand on either side of a road which is 100 m
wide, exactly opposite to each other. At apoint 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 = 1732)

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

BE intersects CD at F. Show that AABE ~ A CFB.
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 AABC ~ APQR.

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 c for which the quadratic equation

(c+ 1) x2-6(c+ 1) x+3 (c+ 9)= 0; ct-1
has real and equal roots.

35. The following table shows the ages of the patients admitted in a hospital
during a year :
5- 15 15 - 25 25 -35 35 - 4545- 55 55 65
Age (in'years)
Number of 11 21 23 14 5
6
patients

Find the mode and mean of the data given above.

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 SECTION E

This section comprises 3 case study based questions of 4 marks each. 3«4=12

Case Study - 1
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36. Ryan, from avery young age, was fascinated by the twinkling of
astronaut
and the vastness of space. He always dreamt of becoming an
one day. So he started to sketch his own rocket designs on the graph
sheet. One such design is given below :

Y
5

32 34

Based on the above, answer the following questions :

(i) Find the mid-point of the segment joining Fand G.

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 (ii) (a) What is the distance between the pointa A and C?
OR
(b) Find the coordinates of the point which divides the líne
segment joining the points A and B in the ratio 1:3
internally.
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(iii) What are the coordinates of the point D?
Case Study - 2
37. Treasure Hunt is an exciting and adventurous game where participants
follow 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 nh spot is
20 + 4n, then answer the following questions to help the players in
spotting the clues :

(i) Which number is on first spot ?

(iü) (a) Which spot is numbered as 112 ? 2

OR
(b) What is the sum of all the numbers on the first 10 spots ? 2

(iii) Which number is on the (n - 2)th spot ? 1

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 Case Study - 3
and security.
38. Tamper-proof tetra-packed milk guarantees both freshness
the nutritional
This milk ensures uncompromised quality, preserving
health-conscious
values within and making it a reliable choice for
individuals.

MLK

Cm

5 Cm

dimensions
500 mL milk is packed in a cuboidal container of
packed in cuboidal
15 cm x 8cm x5 cm. These milk packets are then
cartons of dimensions 30cm x 32 cm x 15 cm.

Based on the above given information, answer the following questions :

1
(i) Find the volume of the cuboidal carton.

(ii) (a) Find the total surface area of a milk packet.

OR

(b) How many milk packets can be filled in a carton?

1
(iii) How much milk can the cup (as shown in the figure) hold ?

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