SAMPLE PAPER 10TH

Class: X Max. Marks: 80

Sub: Mathematics (Basic) Duration: 3 hours
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS:
1. This Question Paper has 5 Sections A, B, C, D, and E.
2. Section A has 20 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) carrying 1 mark
each.
3. Section B has 5 Short Answer-I (SA-I) type questions carrying 2 marks
each.
4. Section C has 6 Short Answer-II (SA-II) type questions carrying 3 marks
each.
5. Section D has 4 Long Answer (LA) type questions carrying 5 marks
each.
6. Section E has 3 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 2 Qs of 2
marks, 2 Qs of 3 marks and 2 Questions of 5 marks has been provided.

S.NO. MARKS
SECTION A
1 If two positive integers a and b can be expressed as a = p2 q3and b = p3 q5; p, q being prime 1
numbers,then HCF(a, b) is
(a) p2 q (b) p3 q3 (c) p2 q3 (d)p3 q2

2 What is the LCM (a,b) if HCF(a,b) = 12 and a x b = 3600 1

(a) 1200 (b)300 (c) 120 (d) 30

3 For quadratic polynomial x2 – 6 x + 7 , the sum of zeroes is 1

(a) 7 (b) -7 (c) -6 (d) 6

4 Graphically, the pair of equations given by x + 2 y - 8 = 0 AND 2x + 4 y -16 = 0 1

represents two lines which are
(a) parallel. (b) coincident.
(c) intersecting at exactly one point. (d) intersecting at exactly two points
2
5 If the quadratic equation x - 3 x + k = 0 has one root 2, then value of k will be

(a) 2 (b) - 2 (c) 4 (d) – 4

6 The coordinates of mid points of line segment AB where A( 8, 3) and B( 2, 5) are

(a) (5,5) (b) (1,2 ) (c) (0,0) (d) ( 5,4)

7 Which of these figures are NOT always Similar

1
 a) Circles (b) Square (c) Isosceles Triangles (d) Equilateral Triangles

8 The distance PQ between points P(1, 4) and Q(4, 0) is 1

(a) 5 units (b) 5√2 units (c) 3√2 units (d) 2 units
A tangent intersects the circle at:
9 1
(a) One point (b) Two distinct point (c) At the circle (d) None of the above

10 If Cos A = 1 For any angle A in a right triangle then value of Sin2A 1

(a) 0 (b) 1 (c)½ (d) 2

9 cos2A +9sin2A is equal to

11 1
(a) 0 (b) 1 (c) 9 (d) none of these

12 1
The value of cos1°. cos2° .cos3° .cos4°…………..…..cos90° is

(a) 2 (b) 1 (c)–1(d) 0

13 If the Circumference of two circles are in ratio 2 : 3, then the ratio of their areas is (a) 2 1
:3 (b) 3 :2 (c) 9 : 4 (d) 4:9

14. A car has two wipers which do not overlap each other. Each wiper has a blade of length r cm
sweeping through an angle of 600 . The area cleaned by two wipers at each sweep of blades (in cm2 )
(a) (1/3) π r (b) (2/3) π r2 (c ) (1/3) π r2 (d) (2/3) π r

15 The total surface area of a solid sphere of radius r cm is (a)

4π r2cm2 (b) 3π r2cm2 (c)4π cm2 (d) 4π r
3

For the following distribution :

16 1
Class 0-5 5 -10 10-15 15-20 20 -25
Frequency 15 20 22 10 9

The lower limit of the Modal Class is

(a) 10 (b) 15 (c) 20 (d) 25
1
17 The mean, median and mode are related with each other in following relationship

(a) 3MEDIAN – 2 MODE= MEAN (b)2MEDIAN – 3 MODE= MEAN

(c)3MEDIAN – 2MEAN= MODE (d) 3MEDIAN – 2 MEAN= MODE

1
18 A card is selected at random from a well shuffled deck of 52 cards. The probability of its 1
Being a red card is
3 3 2 1
(a) (b) (c) (d)
26 13 13 2
 Direction for questions 19 & 20: In question numbers 19 and 20, a statement of Assertion
(A) is followed by a statement of Reason (R). Choose the correct option.

19 Assertion(A) :If HCF of 26 and 91 is13, then the LCM of 26 and 91 is 182
Reason (R ): as HCF(a, b) × (a × b ) = LCM(a,b)
(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.

20. Assertion(A): Assertion (A): The point (–1, 6) divides the line segment joining the points (–3, 10)
and (6, –8) in the ratio 2 ∶ 7 internally.
Reason(R): co ordinates of the point which divides line segment joining points (x 1 ,
𝒎𝒙𝟐 +𝒏𝒙𝟏 𝒎𝒚𝟐 +𝒏𝒚𝟏
y 1 ) and (x 2 ,y 2 ) internally is given by ( , )
𝒎+𝒏 𝒎+𝒏
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 5 questions of 2marks each.

21. For what values of k will the following pair of linear equations have UNIQUE Solution 2
2x + ky= 1 and
3x - 5y = 7

22. ABCD is a trapezium in which AB || DC and its diagonals intersect each other at the point O. Show
𝐴𝑂 𝐶𝑂 2
that 𝐵𝑂
= 𝐷𝑂
OR
In figure 6.35, ΔODC ~ ΔOBA, ∠ BOC = 125° and ∠ CDO = 70°. Find
∠ DOC, ∠ DCO and ∠ OAB.

2
23 13 2
Given sec θ = 12 , Calculate the value of sin θ and tan θ

24 Prove that the length of two tangents drawn from an external point to a circle are equal. 2

25 Find the area of a quadrant of a circle of radius 21cm.

OR 2

Find the radius of a circle whose area is equal to the sum of the areas of the two circles of radii 12
cm and 5 cm.

SectionC

Section C consists of 6 questions of 3 marks each.

26. Prove that √3 is an irrational number. 3

27 Find the zeroes of the quadratic polynomial 3x2–x–4 and verify the relationship 3
Between the zeroes and the coefficients.

28 A shopkeeper gives books on rent for reading. The shopkeeper takes a fixed charge for the first two
days, and an additional charge for each day thereafter. Latika paid Rs 22 for a book kept for six days, while 3
Anand paid Rs 16 for the book kept for four days. Find the fixed charges and the charge for each extra day.
OR
Ritu can row downstream 20 km in 2 hours, and upstream 4 km in 2 hours. Find her speed of
rowing in still water and the speed of the current.
3
29 3
Prove that the parallelogram circumscribing a circle is a rhombus.

Cos A 1+SinA
Prove That + = 2 Sec A
30 1+𝑆𝑖𝑛𝐴 𝐶𝑜𝑠𝐴 3
OR
Prove That (sin A + cosec A)2 + (cos A + sec A)2 = 7+tan2A+cot2A

One card is drawn from a well-shuffled deck of 52 cards. Find the probability of getting
31 3
(i) a king of red colour
 (ii) a face card
(iii) a spade

SECTION D
Section D consists of 4 questions of 5 marks each.

32 The altitude of a right triangle is 7 cm less than its base. If the hypotenuse is 13 cm, find the other 5
two sides.

OR 5

A train travels 360 km at a uniform speed. If the speed had been 5 km/h more, it would have taken 1
hour less for the same journey. Find the speed of the train.

33 If a line is drawn parallel to one side of a triangle to intersect the other two sides in distinct points 3+2
then the other two sides are divided in the same ratio.

In the figure, if LM || CB and LN || CD, prove that

𝐴𝑀 𝐴𝑁
=
𝐴𝐵 𝐴𝐷

34 A tent is in the shape of a cylinder surmounted by a conical top. If the height and diameter of the
cylindrical part are 2.1 m and 4 m respectively, and the slant height of the top is 2.8 m, find the area 5
of the canvas used for making the tent. Also, find the cost of the canvas of the tent at the rate of Rs
500 per m2. (Note that the base of the tent will not be covered with canvas.)

OR
Mayank made a bird-bath for his garden in the shape of a cylinder with a hemispherical depression
5
at one end, as shown in the figure. The height of the cylinder is 1.45 m, and its radius is 30 cm. Find
the total surface area of the bird-bath. (Take π = 22/7)

35.
If the median of a distribution given below is 28.5 then, find the value of ‘x’ and ‘y’.
5

Class 0-10 10-20 20-30 30-40 40-50 50-60 Total

interval
 Frequency 5 x 20 15 y 5 60

SECTION E

CASE STUDY BASED QUESTIONS ARE COMPULSORY.

36 Case Study – 1

Ms. Seema deposited Rupees 2000 into her daughter

Riya’s Piggy Bank on her first Birthday. Since then she
has deposited the same amount of money increased by
Rupees 500 every year into piggy bank .
The amount on Riya’s 1st ,2nd ,3rd ,4th ,………birthday
was 2000,2500,3000,3500………
Based on the above information answer the following
questions.

(i) How much money she will get on her 6th and 7th birthdays ? 1

(ii) Does this sequence form an A.P.? Explain why YES or why Not?
1

(iii) Find the total amount deposited in first 10 years

2
[OR]
On which birthday the amount deposited annually will be15000 rupees?

37 Case Study -2

In a cinema hall, People are seated at a distance of 1 m from each other to maintain the social
distance due to COVID 19. Let us consider the coordinates of three people P (6,-2) ,Q(9,4), and
R(10,6) from your Left to Right where P (The first man), Q (The girl in middle seat) and R (The
person sitting at right most seat).

1
 2
Now Based on above information , answer the following questions.

(i) Find the coordinates of the chair which is exactly at mid of distance between P and R.

(ii) What is distance between P and R.

(iv) Find the Ratio Q divides the line segment joining P and R .

OR

Check whether these points P, Q and R lie on same Straight line or Not.

38 Case Study -3

The India Gate (formerly

known as the All India War
Memorial) is a war memorial 1
located astride the Kartavya
path on the eastern edge of
1
the "ceremonial axis" of New
Delhi, formerly called duty
path. It stands as a memorial
to 84,000 soldiers of the
British Indian Army who died 2
between 1914 and 1921 in the
First World War.Its height is
approx 138 feet (42 metres).
Students and a teacher of a
Bathinda Public School went to visit The India Gate .Now answer the following Questions

(i) What is the angle of elevation if they are standing at adistance of 42 m away from India
Gate?
1
0
(ii) They want to see the monument at an angle of 60 ,So what should be the distance at which
they should stand?
1
(iii) If the altitude of Sun is 600,then find the heightof vertical tower that casts its shadow of
length 20 m?

OR

The Ratio of length of a Pillar and its shadow is 1: √3 ,find the angle of elevation of Sun. 2
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SOLUTIONS
Section A

1 (c)p2 q3 1

2 (b) 300 1

3 (d) 6 1
4 (b)coincident. 1

5 (a) k= 2 1

6 (d) (5,4) 1

7 (c)Isosceles Triangles 1

8 (a)5units 1

9 (a) 1 point 1

10 (b) 0 1

11 (c) 9 1

12 (d)0 1

13 (d)4:9 1

14 (c) (1/3) π r2 1

15 (a)4π r2 cm2 1

16 (a)10 1

17 (c )3MEDIAN – 2 MEAN= MODE 1

18 1 1
(d )
2

19 (c) Assertion(A) is true butReason(R)is notthecorrectexplanationofAssertion (A). 1

20 (a) Both Assertion(A)andReason(R) aretrueandReason(R) isthecorrectexplanationofAssertion(A). 1

Section B
a1=2 , b1=k, c1=-1
21 a2=3, b2=-5, c2=-7
½
writing condition for unique condition.
Finding K ½

1
22 Given, ABCD is a trapezium where AB || DC and
diagonals AC and BD intersect each other at O.
We have to prove, AO/BO = CO/DO
From the point O, draw a line EO touching AD at E, in
such a way that,
½
EO || DC || AB
In ΔADC, we have OE || DC
½
Therefore, By using Basic Proportionality Theorem
AE/ED = AO/CO ……………..(i)
Now, In ΔABD, OE || AB Therefore, By using Basic Proportionality Theorem
DE/EA = DO/BO…………….(ii)
1
From equation (i) and (ii), we get, AO/CO = BO/DO
⇒AO/BO = CO/DO Hence, proved.
OR
As we can see from the figure, DOB is a straight line.
Therefore, ∠DOC + ∠ COB = 180°
½
⇒∠DOC = 180° – 125° (Given, ∠ BOC = 125°)
= 55°
In ΔDOC, sum of the measures of the angles of a triangle is 180º
Therefore, ∠DCO + ∠ CDO + ∠ DOC = 180°
⇒∠DCO + 70º + 55º = 180°(Given, ∠ CDO = 70°) ½

⇒∠DCO = 55°
It is given that, ΔODC ~ ΔOBA,
Therefore, ΔODC ~ ΔOBA. 1
Hence, Corresponding angles are equal in similar triangles
∠OAB = ∠OCD
⇒∠ OAB = 55°
∠OAB = ∠OCD
⇒∠OAB = 55°
23 Given sec θ = 13/12 Calculate all other trigonometric ratios ½
Solution:
We know that sec function is the reciprocal of the cos function which is equal to the ratio of the length ½
of the hypotenuse side to the adjacent side
½
Let us assume a right angled triangle ABC, right angled at B
sec θ =13/12 = Hypotenuse/Adjacent side = AC/AB ½
Let AC be 13k and AB will be 12k
Where, k is a positive real number.
According to the Pythagoras theorem, the squares of the hypotenuse side is equal to the sum of the
squares of the other two sides of a right angle triangle and we get,
AC2=AB2 + BC2
Substitute the value of AB and AC
(13k)2= (12k)2 + BC2
169k2= 144k2 + BC2
169k2= 144k2 + BC2
BC2 = 169k2 – 144k2
BC2= 25k2
Therefore, BC = 5k
Now, substitute the corresponding values in all other trigonometric ratios
So,
Sin θ = Opposite Side/Hypotenuse = BC/AC = 5/13
tan θ = Opposite Side/Adjacent Side = BC/AB = 5/12

FIGURE, GIVEN ,TO PROVE ,CONSTRUCTION 1

24
CORRECT PROOF
1
½
25 Area ofquadrant=(900 / 3600 )πr2 ½
⇒=(1/ 4) x (22/ 7) X 21 x 21
1
⇒= 1386/ 4 cm2 = 346.5 cm2
[OR]
Area ofthecircle=Areaoffirstcircle+Areaofsecondcircle
½
⇒πR2=π(r1)2+π (r1)2

⇒πR2=π(12)2+π (5)2⇒πR2=144 π+ 25 π ½
1
⇒πR2= 169 π ⇒R2=169 ⇒R =13 Radius of thecircle =13 cm.
 Section C

26 Let usassumetothecontrary,that√3is Rational.Thenwecan findaandb(≠0)suchthat√3= a

/b(assumingthataandbareco-primes). 1
So,a= √3b⇒a2= 3b2
Here3isaprimenumberthatdividesa2then3dividesaalso
(Using thetheorem,ifais aprimenumberand ifa dividesp2,thena divides p,where aisapositiveinteger) ½
Thus3is afactor ofa
Since3isafactorofa,wecanwritea=5c(wherecis aconstant).Substitutinga=5cWeget(3c)2=
3b2⇒3c2=b2 ½
This means 3 divides b2so 3 divides b also (Using the theorem, if a is a prime number
andifadividesp2,thena ½
dividesp,whereaisapositiveinteger).
Henceaandbhaveatleast3asacommonfactor.
Butthiscontradicts the factthataandbarecoprime.Thisisthecontradictionto ½
ourassumptionthatpandqareco-primes.
So, √3is notarationalnumber.Therefore,the√3isirrational.
27 = 3x2–4x+3x–4
½
= x(3x-4) + 1(3x-4) ½

= (3x – 4)(x + 1)
1
Therefore, zeroes of polynomial equation 3x2 – x – 4 are (4/3, -1)
Sum of zeroes = (4/3)+(-1) = (1/3)= -(-1/3) = -(Coefficient of x) / (Coefficient of x2) 1
Product of zeroes=(4/3)×(-1) = (-4/3) = (Constant term) /(Coefficient of x2 )
Therefore,therelationshipbetweenzerosandtheircoefficientsisverified.

28 Letthe fixedchargebyRsxandadditionalchargebyRsy per

dayNumberofdaysforLatika=6=2+4
Hence,Chargex+ ½
4y=22x=22–4y………(1)
NumberofdaysforAnand=4=2+2Hence,C
hargex+2y=16 ½
x=16–2y…….(2)
Oncomparing equation (1) and(2), weget,

22–4y=16–2y⇒ 2y=6⇒y=3 1
Substitutingy=3inequation(1), weget,
x=22–4(3)⇒x=22–12⇒x=10
Therefore,fixedcharge= Rs 10 andadditional charge= Rs 3 per day 1
[OR]

Let us consider, Speed of boat is still water = x km/hr AND Speed of current = y km/hr ½
Now, speed of Ritu, during, Downstream = x + y km/hr
Upstream = x – y km/hr
 As per the question given, ½
2(x + y) = 20
Or x + y = 10……………………….(1)
And, 2(x – y) = 4
Or x – y = 2………………………(2) 1
Adding both the eq.1 and 2, we get,
2x = 12x = 6
Putting the value of x in eq.1, we get,y = 4
Therefore,Speed of Ritu is still water = 6 km/hr AND Speed of current = 4 km/hr 1

29 Consider a parallelogram ABCD which is circumscribing a circle with a center O. Now, since ABCD
is a parallelogram, AB = CD and BC = AD.
From the above figure, it is seen that, ½
(i) DR = DS ½

(ii) BP = BQ
(iii) CR = CQ
(iv) AP = AS
These are the tangents to the circle at D, B, C, and A
respectively.
Adding all these we get, ½
DR+BP+CR+AP = DS+BQ+CQ+AS
By rearranging them we get, ½
(BP+AP)+(DR+CR) = (CQ+BQ)+(DS+AS) ½
Again by rearranging them we get,AB+CD = BC+AD
½
Now, since AB = CD and BC = AD, the above equation becomes2AB = 2BC∴ AB = BC
Since AB = BC = CD = DA, it can be said that ABCD is a rhombus.

30. CORRECT PROOF OF IDENTIY 3

1 Mark for each step.

 [OR]
L.H.S. = (sin A + cosec A)2 + (cos A + sec A)2 ½

It is of the form (a+b)2, expand it ½

(a+b)2 =a2 + b2 +2ab
½
= (sin2A + cosec2A + 2 sin A cosec A) + (cos2A + sec2A + 2 cos A sec A)
½
= (sin2A + cos2A) + 2 sin A(1/sin A) + 2 cos A(1/cos A) + 1 + tan2A + 1 + cot2A
= 1 + 2 + 2 + 2 + tan2A + cot2A ½
= 7+tan2A+cot2A = R.H.S ½

31 Total number of possible outcomes = 52 1

P(E) = (Number of favourable outcomes/ Total number of outcomes) 1

(i) Total numbers of king of red colour = 2 1

P (getting a king of red colour) = 2/52 = 1/26

(ii)Total numbers of face cards = 12
P (getting a face card) = 12/52 = 3/13
(iii) total numbers of cards of spade = 13
P (getting a spade) = 13/52 = ¼

Section D

32
Let us say, the base of the right triangle be x cm. Given, the altitude of right triangle = (x – 7) cm
½
From Pythagoras theorem, we know, Base2 + Altitude2 = Hypotenuse2
∴ x2 + (x – 7)2 = 132
⇒ x2 + x2 + 49 – 14x = 169 1
⇒ 2x – 14x – 120 = 0
2

⇒ x2 – 7x – 60 = 0
⇒ x2 – 12x + 5x – 60 = 0
⇒ x(x – 12) + 5(x – 12) = 0
1
 ⇒ (x – 12)(x + 5) = 0
Thus, either x – 12 = 0 or x + 5 = 0,
⇒ x = 12 or x = – 5
Since sides cannot be negative, x can only be 12.
Therefore, the base of the given triangle is 12 cm and the altitude of this triangle will be (12 – 7) cm
= 5 cm.
OR
It is given that Distance = 360 km
Consider x as the speed, then the time takent = 360/x
If the speed is increased by 5 km/h speed will be (x + 5) km/hDistance will be the same
t = 360/(x + 5)
Time with original speed – Time with increased speed = 1
360/x – 360/(x + 5) = 1
LCM = x (x + 5)
[360 (x + 5) – 360x]/x(x + 5) = 1
360 x + 1800 – 360x = x (x + 5)
x2 + 5x = 1800
x2 + 5x – 1800 = 0
x2 + 45x – 40x – 1800 = 0
x (x + 45) – 40 (x + 45) = 0
(x – 40) (x + 45) = 0
x = 40 km/hr
As we know, the value of speed cannot be negative.Therefore, the speed of train is 40 km/h.

33 FIGURE, GIVEN ,TO PROVE ,CONSTRUCTION 1

CORRECT PROOF 2
CORRECT PROOF USING BPT 2

Diameter = 4 m , Radius of the cone (r) = Radius of cylinder = 4/2 = 2 m

34 ½
Slant height of the cone (l) = 2.8 m , Height of the cylinder (h) = 2.1 m
½
So, the required surface area of tent = surface area of cone + surface area of cylinder
1½
= πrl+2πrh = πr(l+2h) = (22/7)×2(2.8+2×2.1)
= (44/7)(2.8+4.2) = (44/7)×7 = 44 m2
½
∴ The cost of the canvas of the tent at the rate of ₹500 per m2 will be
½
= Surface area × cost per m2 44×500 = ₹22000
1½
So, Rs. 22000 will be the total cost of the canvas
 [OR]
Lethbeheightofthecylinder, andr thecommonradiusofthecylinderandhemisphere.
Then, the total surface area= CSA ofcylinder+CSAofhemisphere 1
=2𝜋rh+2𝜋r2=2𝜋r(h+r) 1
=2x22x30(145+30)cm2 1
22 7
=2x x30x175cm2=33000cm2=3.3m2
2

From the given data, 1

35. n = 60
Median of the given data = 28.5 1
Where, n/2 = 30
Median class is 20 – 30 with a cumulative frequency = 25 + x
Lower limit of median class = 20,
Cf = 5 + x ,
f = 20 & h = 10
Writing formula 1
Substitute the values
28.5=20+10(30−5−x)/20)
8.5 =(25-x)/2
17 = 25-x
Therefore, x =8
Now, from cumulative frequency, we can identify the value of x + y as follows:
Since,
60=5+20+15+5+x+y
Now, substitute the value of x, to find y
60 = 5+20+15+5+8+y 2
y = 60-53 OR y = 7Therefore, the value of x = 8 and y = 7

Section E
Case Study–1 (1+1+2)
36
(i) 4500 and 5000
½
½
½
(ii) Yes ,
Because common difference = 500 ½
𝑛 10
(iii) Sn= [2𝑎+(𝑛−1)𝑑]⇒S10= [2𝑥2000+(10−1)500] 2
2 13 2
⇒S10= [2 𝑥2000+ 9 x500]= ⇒S10=5x[4000+4500]
 ⇒S10=5x8 5 00=42500[OR]

Let on nth birthday the deposited money is rs. 15000 , so an = 15000

Now using an = a +(n-1) d we get n = 27

Case Study–2 (1+1+2)

37 (i) (8,2)
(ii) 4√5 units
(iii) 3:1 or yes P,Q,R lie on a straight line (show the condition of collinear points)

Case Study–3 (1+1+2)

38. (i) 450(ii) 25.24 m (iii) 20√3 m OR 300

END OF THE MARKING SCHEME