CBSE EXAMINATION PAPER-2025

Mathematics (Basic)
Class-10th
(Solved)
(Delhi & Outside Delhi Sets)
Time : 3 Hours Max. Marks : 80

General Instructions:
Read the following instructions carefully and follow them:
(i) This question paper contains 38 questions. All questions are compulsory.
(ii) Question paper is divided into FIVE sections – Section A, B, C, D and E.
(iii) In section A, question number 1 to 18 are multiple choice questions (MCQs) and question number 19 and 20 are Assertion-
Reason based questions of 1 mark each.
(iv) In section B, question number 21 to 25 are very short answer (VSA) type questions of 2 marks each.
(v) In section C, question number 26 to 31 are short answer (SA) type questions carrying 3 marks each.
(vi) In section D, question number 32 to 35 are long answer (LA) type questions carrying 5 marks each.
(vii) In section E, question number 36 to 38 are case-based integrated units of assessment questions carrying 4 marks each.
Internal choice is provided in 2 marks question in each case study.
(viii) 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 D and 3 questions of 2 marks in Section E.
(ix) Draw neat of figures wherever required. Take p = 22/7 wherever required if not stated.
(x) Use of calculators is NOT allowed.

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SECTION – A (A)
1
(B)
3

Question Nos. 1 to 20 are multiple choice questions of 1 2 8

mark each. 7
(C) (D) 1
1. If HCF (x, 20) = 2 and LCM (x, 20) = 60, then value 8
of x is: 6. Two right circular cylinders of equal volumes have
(A) 3 (B) 6 their heights in the ratio 1 : 2. The ratio of their radii
(C) 20 (D) 10 is:
2. The distance between the points (–6, 9) and (2, 7) is: (A) 2 :1 (B) 1 : 2

(A) 2 17 (B) 4 17 (C) 1 : 4 (D) 1 : 2

2 sin q = 1, then cot q × cosec q is equal to:
7. If
(C) 2 5 (D) 2 15
th 1 1
3. If n term of an A.P. is 5n – 6, then its common (A) (B)
difference is: 2 2 2
1
(A) –6 (B) 5n (C) 2 (D)
2
(C) 5 (D) 6
4. One of the zeroes of the polynomial p(x) = kx2 – 9x + 3 8. PQ and PR are tangents to the circle of radius 3 cm
and centre O. If length of each tangent is 4 cm, then
 3
is  −  . The value of k is: perimeter of DOQP is:
 2
22 14
(A) (B) −
3 3
14 22
(C) (D) −
3 3
5. Three coins are tossed together. The probability that (A) 5 cm (B) 12 cm
only coin shows tail, is: (C) 9 cm (D) 8 cm
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2 17. PA and PB are tangents to a circle with centre O. If

9. a, b are zeroes of the polynomial 2x + 5x + 1. The
ÐAOB = 105° then ÐOAP + ÐAPB is equal to:
 1 1
value of  +  is:
α β

5
(A) − (B) 5
4
5
(C) (D) – 5
4
(A) 75° (B) 175°
10. The 20th term of the A.P. : 10 2 , 6 2 , 2 2 ,... is: (C) 180° (D) 165°
(A) −76 + 10 2 (B) −62 2 18. In DABC, PQ || BC. It is given that AP = 2.4 cm,

PB = 3.6 cm and BC = 5.4 cm. PQ is equal to:
(C)
−66 2 (D) 86 2
11. If sec q – tan q = 2, then sec q + tan q is equal to:
1
(A) (B) 2
2
1 (A) 2.7 cm (B) 1.8 cm
(C) (D) 2
2 (C) 3.6 cm (D) 2.16 cm
12. A card is drawn at random from a well shuffled deck Directions: Question numbers 19 and 20 are
of 52 playing cards. The probability that drawn card Assertion and Reason based questions. Two statements
shows number '9' is: are given, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is
labelled as Reason (R). Select the correct answer to these
1 4
(A) (B) questions from the codes (A), (B), (C) and (D) as given
26 13
below:
1 1 (A) Both, Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and
(C) (D)
52 13 Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion
13. The length of arc subtending an angle of 210° at the (A).
44 (B) Both, Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but
centre of the circle, is cm. The radius of the circle Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion
3
is: (A).
(C) Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.
(A) 2 2 cm (B) 4 cm (D) Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.

1 19. Assertion (A) : Median marks of students in a class
(C) 8 cm (D) cm
4 test is 16. It means half of the class got marks less

than 16.
14. The value of m which lines 14x + my = 20 and
Reason (R): Median divides the distribution in two
–3x + 2y = 16 are parallel, is :
equal parts.
3 7 1
(A) − (B) − 20. Assertion (A) : If E is an event such that P(E)= .
14 3 999
28 3 then P(E) = 0.001.
(C) − (D) −
3 28 Reason (R): P(E) + P(E) = 1
15. The curved surface area of a cone with base radius
SECTION – B
7 cm, is 550 cm2. The slant height of the cone is:
(A) 25 cm (B) 14 cm Question Nos. 21 to 25 are very short answer questions
(C) 20 cm (D) 24 cm of 2 marks each.

2 21. Show that 45n cannot end with the digit 0, n being a
16. If sin A = , then cos A is equal to:
3 natural number. Write the prime number 'a' which
on multiplying with 45n makes the product end with
3 5
(A) (B) the digit 0.
2 3
22. Point P(x, 0) divides the line segment joining the
1 1
(C) (D) points (2, 8) and (–3, –5) in a certain ratio. Find the
3 3 ratio and hence find the value of x.
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23. (a) A coin is dropped at random on the rectangular 30. A chord of a circle of radius 10 cm subtends an angles
region shown in the figure. What is the of 60° at the centre O. Find the area of the shaded
probability that it will land inside the circle with
=
region. (Use .73, 2 1.41 and p = 3.14)
3 1=
radius 0.7 m?

OR
(b) A die is thrown twice. What is the probability that
31. Prove that the opposite sides of a quadrilateral
(i) difference between two numbers obtained is 3 ? circumscribing a circle subtend supplementary
(ii) sum of the numbers obtained is 8 ? angles at the centre of the circle.
24. (a) Prove that the angle between the two tangents SECTION – D
drawn from an external point to a circle is
Question Nos. 32 to 35 are long answer questions of 5
supplementary to the angle subtended by the
line segment joining the points of contact at the marks each.
centre. 32. (a) It is given that p2x2 + (p2 – q2)x – q2 = 0; (p ¹ 0)
OR (i) 
Show that the discriminant (D) of above
(b) Prove that the tangents drawn at the ends of a
equation is a perfect square.
diameters of a circle are parallel.
(ii) Find the roots of the equation.
AD AE .
25. In the given figure ÐADE = ÐACB and = OR
DB EC
Prove that DABC is an isosceles triangle. (b) Three consecutive positive integers are such that
A the sum of the square of smallest and product
of other two is 67. Find the numbers, using
quadratic equation.
D E 33. Find 'mean' and 'mode' of the following data:

B C Class Frequency
SECTION – C 15 – 20 6
20 – 25 16
Question Nos. 26 to 31 are short answer questions of 3
25 – 30 17
marks each.
30 – 35 4
26. Find the zeroes of the polynomial p(x) = 6x2 + 13x – 5 35 – 40 5
and verify the relationship between its zeroes and
the coefficients. 40 – 45 2
1
27. (a) Find the sum of the A.P. 7, 10 , 14, .... 84. 34. (a) If a line is drawn parallel to one side of a triangle
2
to intersect the other two sides in district points,
OR
then prove that the other two sides are divided
(b) If the sum of first n terms of an A.P. is given by
n in the same ratio.
Sn = ( 2n + 8 ). Then, find its first and common
2 OR
difference. Hence, find its 15th term. (b) In a DABC, P and Q are points on AB and AC

28. Prove that 3 is an irrational number. respectively such that PQ||BC. Prove that the
29. (a) If points A(–5, y), B(2, –2), C(8, 4) and D(x, 5) median AD, drawn from A to BC, bisects PQ.
taken in order, form a parallelogram ABCD, then
find the values of x and y. Hence, find lengths of 35. From a point on the ground, the angle of elevation
sides of the parallelogram. of the top of a pedestal is 30° and that of the top
OR of the flagstaff fixed on the pedestal is 60°. If the
(b) A(6, – 3), B(0, 5) and C(–2, 1) are vertices of DABC.
length of the flagstaff is 5 m, then find the height
Points P(3, 1) and Q(2, – 1) lie on sides AB and AC
AP AQ . of the pedestal and its distance from the point of
respectively. Check whether =
PB QC observation on ground. (Use 3 = 1.73)
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SECTION – E Based on above information, answer the following

questions:
Question Nos. 36 to 38 are case based questions of 4 (i) Find the volume of one ball.  1
marks each. (ii) 10 balls are painted with neon colours. Determine
the area of painted surface. 1
36. A telecommunication company came up with two
(iii) (a) Find the volume of empty space in the box. 2
plans – plan A and plan B for its customers.
OR
The plans are represented by linear equations where
(b) The lowermost layer of the balls covers the
't' represents the time (in minutes) bought and 'C'
represents the cost. The equations are: base of the box edge to edge when balls are
placed evenly adjacent to each other.  2
(A) How much area is covered by one ball?
(B) How many balls are there in lowermost layer?
38. Rahim and Nadeem are two friends whose plots are
adjacent to each other. Rahim's son made a drawing
of the plots with necessary details.
C
60°

Plan A : 3C = 20t
Plan B : 3C = 10t + 300
Based on above information, answer the following A G D H 40m45°
questions: 45° B
40m 30°

10m
(i) If you purchase plan B, how much initial amount
you have to pay? 1 38m
53.58m E
(ii) Charu purchased plan A. How many minutes
she bought for ` 250 ? 1 53m
(iii) (a) At how many minutes, do both the plans
charge the same amount ? What is that F
amount? 2 BH = 40 m
OR HD = 10 m
(iii) (b) Which plan is better if you want to buy 60 DG = 40 m
minutes? Give reason for your answer. 2
GF = 38 m
37. Playing in a ball pool is good entertainment for kids.
Suhana bought 600 news balls of diameter 7 cm to fill FE = 53 m
in the pool for her kids. The cuboidal box containing AF = 53.58 m
600 balls has dimensions 42 cm × 91 cm × 50 cm It is decided that Rahim will fence the triangular plot
(l × b × h). ABC and Nadeem will fence along the sides AF, FE
and BE.
Observe the diagram carefully and answer the
following questions:
(Use 2 = 1.41 and 3 = 1.73)
(i) Find length BC. 1
(ii) Find length AG. 1
(iii) (a) Calculate perimeter of DABC. 2
OR
(iii) (b) Calculate length of (AF + FE + EB). 2

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Note: Except these, all other questions have been given in Delhi Set-1
SECTION – A 13. If tan A =
1
, then sin A is equal to:
2
11. Two dice are rolled together. The probability that at
least one of them shows six, is: 2 1
(A) (B)
12 5 5
(A) (B) 3
36 36
1
11 6 (C) (D) 1
(C) (D) 5
36 36
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16. In the given figure, graph of p(x) is shown. Number SECTION – C

of distinct zeroes of p(x) is:
y 28. Prove that the parallelogram circumscribing a circle
p(x) is a rhombus.
31. Prove that 5 is an irrational number.
x' x
O SECTION – D
33. As observed from the top of a 70 m high lighthouse
y' from the sea level, the angles of depression of two
ships are 30° and 45°. If one ship is exactly behind
(A) 0 (B) 1
the other on the same sides of the lighthouse, find
(C) 2 (D) many
the distance between the two ships. (Use 3 = 1.73)
SECTION – B
35. Find 'median' and 'mode' of the following data:
21. Two chords BA and CD intersect at point P outside
the circle. Prove that DPDA ~ DPBC Class Frequency
C
100 – 105 6
D 105 – 110 8

B 110 – 115 10
P A
115 – 120 4
23. Find the ratio in which point P(–1, m) divides the 120 – 125 9
line segment joining the points A(2, 5) and B(–5, –2).
Hence, find the value of m. 125 – 130 3

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Note: Except these, all other questions have been given in Delhi Set-1 & Set-2
SECTION – A D C

4. If a, b are zeroes of the polynomial 3x2 + 14x – 5,

O E
α+β
then the value of 3   is:
 αβ 
A B
14 42
(A) (B) SECTION – C
5 5
14 42 28. Find the zeroes of the polynomial p(x) = 9x2 – 6x – 35
(C) − (D) − and verify the relationship between zeroes and its
5 5
coefficients.
6. The LCM of two numbers is 3600. Which of the
following cannot be their HCF ? 29. Prove that 2 is an irrational number.

(A) 600 (B) 400 31. A chord of a circle of radius 14 cm subtends an angle
of 90° at the centre. Find perimeter of shaded region.
(C) 500 (D) 150
(Use 2 = 1.41)
15. In an A.P., an – an – 4 = 32. Its common difference is:
(A) –8 (B) 8
O
(C) 4n (D) 4
16. The perimeter of a quadrant of a circle of radius 7
cm, is: A B
(A) 18 cm (B) 11 cm
(C) 22 cm (D) 25 cm SECTION – D
SECTION – B 32. The angle of elevation of the top of a tower, 300 m
high, from a point on the ground is observed as 30°.
22. Find the ratio in which the segment joining the At an instant a hot air balloon passes vertically above
points (2, –5) and (5, 3) is divided by x-axis. Also, find
the tower and at that instant its angle of elevation
coordinates of the point on x-axis.
from same point on the ground is 60°. Find height of
24. The diagonal BD of parallelogram ABCD is divided
the balloon from the ground and distance of tower
by segment AE in the ratio 1 : 2. If BE = 1.8 cm, find
the length of AD. from point of observation. (Use 3 = 1.73)
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35. Find 'mean' and ' mode' of the following data: 30 – 35 11

Class Frequency 35 – 40 13
20 – 25 9 40 – 45 4
25 – 30 8 45 – 50 5

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SECTION – A 7. ABCD is a rectangle with its vertices at (2, –2), (8, 4),
(4, 8) and (–2, 2) taken in order. Length of its diagonal
Question Nos. 1 to 20 are multiple choice questions of 1 is:
mark each.
(A) 4 2 (B) 6 2
1. In the given figure, graph of polynomial p(x) is
shown. Number of zeroes of p(x) is: (C) 4 26 (D) 2 26
y
8. In the given figure, PA is tangent to a circle with
centre O. If ÐAPO = 30° and OA = 2.5 cm, then OP
is equal to:
x
x’ O A

P
y’
O
(A) 3 (B) 2
(C) 1 (D) 4
(A) 2.5 cm (B) 5 cm
3 1 −1 −3 5
2. 22nd term of the A.P.: , , , , .............. is: (C) cm (D) 2 cm
2 2 2 2 3
45 9. If probability of happening of an event is 57%, then
(A) (B) –9
2 probability of non-happening of the event is:
−39 (A) 0.43 (B) 0.57
(C) (D) –21
2 1
(C) 53% (D)
3. The line 2x – 3y = 6 intersects x-axis at: 57
(A) (0, – 2) (B) (0, 3) 10. OAB is sector of a circle with centre O and radius
(C) (–2, 0) (D) (3, 0)  = 22 cm , then ÐAOB is
7 cm. If length of arc AB
4. Two identical cones are joined as shown in the 3
figure. If radius of base is 4 cm and slant height of equal to:
the cone is 6 cm, then height of the solid is: °
 120 
(A)   (B) 45°
 7 

(C) 60° (D) 30°

11. In DABC, DE || BC. If AE = (2x + 1) cm, EC = 4 cm,
AD = (x + 1) cm and DB = 3 cm, then value of x is:
(A) 8 cm (B) 4 5 cm A
x+1
(C) 2 5 cm (D) 12 cm D 2x + 1
5. The value of k for which the system of equations E
3 cm
3x – 7y = 1 and kx + 14y = 6 is inconsistent, is:
2 B
(A) –6 (B) 4 cm
3
−3 C
(C) 6 (D)
2 1
(A) 1 (B)
6. Two dice are rolled together. The probability of 2
getting a sum more than 9 is: 1
5 5 (C) –1 (D)
(A) (B) 3
6 18
12. Three coins are tossed together. The probability that
1 1
(C) (D) exactly one coin shows head, is:
6 2
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1 1 Assertion-Reason based questions

(A) (B)
8 4 Directions: In question numbers 19 and 20,
a statement of Assertion (A) is followed by a
3 statement of Reason (R). Choose the correct option:
(C) 1 (D)
8 (A) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and
13. In two concentric circles centred at O, a chord AB Reason (R) is correct explanation of Assertion
of the larger circle touches the smaller circle at C. If (A).
OA = 3.5 cm, OC = 2.1 cm, then AB is equal to: (B) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true,
but Reason (R) is not correct explanation for
Assertion (A).
O (C) Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.
(D) Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.
A B
C
19. Assertion (A): ( a + b )·( a − b ) is a rational number,
(A) 5.6 cm (B) 2.8 cm where a and b are positive integers.
(C) 3.5 cm (D) 4.2 cm Reason (R): Product of two irrationals is always
rational.
14. If 3 sin q = cos q, then value of q is:
20. Assertion (A): DABC ~ DPQR such that ÐA = 65°,
(A) 3 (B) 60° ÐC = 60°. Hence ÐQ = 55°.
1 Reason (R): Sum of all angles of a triangle is 180°.
(C) (D) 30°
3 SECTION – B
15. To calculate mean of a grouped data, Rahul used
Question Nos. 21 to 25 are Very Short Answer type
assumed mean method. He used d = (x – A), where
questions of 2 marks each.
A is assumed mean. Then x is equal to:
(A) A + d (B) A + hd 21. (a) Solve the equation 4x2 – 9x + 3 = 0, using
(C) h (A + d) (D) A – hd quadratic formula.
16. If the sum of first n terms of an A.P. is given by OR
n (b) 
Find the nature of roots of the equation
Sn = ( 3n + 1) , then the first term of the A.P. is:
2
3x 2 − 4 3x + 4 = 0.
3 22. In a trapezium ABCD, AB || DC and its diagonals
(A) 2 (B)
2 OA OB
intersect at O. Prove that = .
5 OC OD
(C) 4 (D)
2 23. A box contains 120 discs, which are numbered from
AB 1 1 to 120. If one disc is drawn at random from the box,
17. In DABC, ÐB = 90°, If = , then cos C is equal to find the probability that
AC 2
(i) it bears a 2-digit number
3 1
(A) (B) (ii) the number is a perfect square.
2 2
cos 45°
3 1 24. (a) Evaluate:
(C) (D) tan 30° + sin 60°
2 3
OR
18. The volume of air in a hollow cylinder is 450 cm3. A
2 tan A
cone of same height and radius as that of cylinder (b) Verify that sin 2A =
, for A = 30°.
is kept inside it. The volume of empty space of the 1 + tan 2 A
cylinder is: 25. Using prime factorisation, find the HCF of 180, 140
and 210.
SECTION – C
Question Nos. 26 to 31 are Short Answer type question
of 3 marks each.

26. (a) If a, b are zeroes of the polynomial

8x2 – 5x – 1, then form a quadratic polynomial in
2 2
(A) 225 cm3 (B) 150 cm3 x whose zeroes are and .
α β
(C) 250 cm3 (D) 300 cm3
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OR OR
(b) Find the zeroes of the polynomial
(b) PA and PB are tangents drawn to a circle with
p(x) = 3x2 + x – 10 and verify the relationship
centre O.
between zeroes and its coefficients.
If ÐAOB = 120° and OA = 10 cm, then
27. Find length and breadth of a rectangular park whose
perimeter is 100 m and area is 600 m2. A

28. Three measuring rods are of lengths 120 cm, 100 cm P

and 150 cm. Find the least length of a fence that can
be measured an exact number of times, using any of O
the rods. How many times each rod will be used to
measure the length of the fence? B
29. AB and CD are diameters of a circle with centre (i) Find ÐOPA. 1
O and radius 7 cm. If ÐBOD = 30­°, then find the area
(ii) Find the perimeter of DOAP. 3
and perimeter of the shaded region.
D (iii) Find the length of chord AB. 1
B
34. The angles of depression of the top and the foot of
a 9 m tall building from the top of a multi-storeyed
O building are 30° and 60° respectively. Find the height
A of the multi-storeyed building and the distance
C
between the two buildings. (Use 3 = 1.73)
tan θ cot θ
30. Prove that + = sec q cosec q + 1. 35. Find 'mean' and 'mode' of the following data:
1 − cot θ 1 − tan θ
31. (a) Find the A.P. whose third term is 16 and seventh Class Frequency
term exceeds the fifth term by 12. Also, find the 15 – 20 12
sum of first 29 terms of the A.P.
20 – 25 10
OR
25 – 30 15
(b) Find the sum of first 20 terms of an A.P. whose

nth term is given by an = 5 + 2n. Can 52 be a term 30 – 35 11
of this A.P.? 35 – 40 7
SECTION – D 40 – 45 5

Question. Nos. 32 to 35 are Long Answer type questions SECTION – E

of 5 marks each.
Question. Nos. 36 to 38 are Case study based Questions
32. (a) Solve the following pair of linear equations by
graphical method: of 4 marks each.
2x + y = 9 and x – 2y = 2 36. C
OR
(b) Nidhi received simple interest of ` 1,200 when S
invested ` x at 6% p.a. and ` y at 5% p.a. for 1
year. Had she invested ` x at 3% p.a. and ` y at Q
8% p.a. for that year, she would have received
simple interest of ` 1,260. Find the values of x
and y. A R P B
33. (a) 
The given figure shows a circle with centre
A triangular window of a building is shown above.
O and radius 4 cm circumscribed by DABC. BC
Its diagram represents in a DABC with ÐA = 90° and
touches the circle at D such that BD = 6 cm, DC
= 10 cm. Find the length of AE. AB = AC. Points P and R trisect AB and PQ || RS || AC.
A Based on the above, answer the following questions:
(i) Show that DBPQ ~ DBAC. 1
1
F E (ii) Prove that PQ = AC. 1
3 
O
(iii) (a) If AB = 3 m, find length BQ and BS. Verify
4 cm
1
that BQ = BS. 2
B 6 cm D 10 cm C 2 
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OR of points are marked on it. It starts from (0, 0), moves

4 to the points listed in order (in straight lines) and
(b) Prove that BR + RS = BC 2
2 2
ends at (0, 0).
9
y
S (–6, 6)
37. P (8, 6)
R
Q (12, 2)

x' O x

y'

A hemispherical bowl is packed in a cuboidal box. Arushi entered the points P(8, 6), Q(12, 2) and
The bowl just fits in the box. Inner radius of the bowl S(–6, 6) in order. The path drawn by robot is shown
in the figure.
is 10 cm. Outer radius of the bowl is 10.5 cm.
Based on the above, answer the following questions:

Based on the above, answer the following questions:
(i) Determine the distance OP. 1
(i) Find the dimensions of the cuboidal box. 1
(ii) Q
 S is represented by equation 2x + 9y = 42. Find
(ii) Find the total outer surface area of the box. 1 the co-ordinates of the point where it intersects
(iii) (a) Find the difference between the capacity of y-axis. 1
the bowl and the volume of the box. (use p
(iii) (a) Point R(4.8, y) divides the line segment OP in
= 3.14)  2
a certain ratio, find the ratio. Hence, find the
OR value of y.  2
(iii) (b) The inner surface of the bowl and the OR
thickness is to be painted. Find the area to
PQ 2
be painted.  2 (iii) (b) U
 sing distance formula, show that = .
OS 3
38. Gurveer and Arushi built a robot that can paint a
path as it moves on a graph paper. Some co-ordinate 2

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Note: Except these, all other questions have been given in Outside Delhi Set-1
SECTION – A SECTION – B
13 9 5 23. Using prime factorisation, find the HCF of 144, 180
5. 15th term of the A.P. , , , ......... is:
3 3 3 and 192.
−53 25. In the given figure, AB || DE and BD || EF. Prove that
(A) 23 (B)
3 DC2 = CF × AC.
−43 C
(C) –11 (D)
3 F
7. A quadratic polynomial having zeroes 0 and –2, is: D E
(A) x(x – 2) (B) 4x(x + 2)
(C) x2 + 2 (D) 2x2 + 2x
13. Two dice are rolled together. The probability of A B
getting an outcome (a, b) such that b = 2a, is: SECTION – C
1 1
(A) (B) 26. Three friends plan to go for a morning walk. They
6 12
step off together and their steps measures 48 cm,
1 1
(C) (D) 52 cm and 56 cm respectively. What is the minimum
36 9
distance each should walk so the each can cover the
1 same distance in complete steps ten times?
15. If sin q = , then tan q is equal to:
9  1  1  1
27. Prove that  1 + 1 +  =
1 4 5  tan 2 θ   cot 2 θ  sin 2 θ − sin 4 θ
(A) (B)
4 5 9 13
31. The sum of a number and its reciprocal is . Find
1 6
(C) (D) 4 5
8 the number.
22 Oswaal CBSE Question Bank Chapterwise & Topicwise, Mathematics (Basic), Class-10

SECTION – D 34. Find 'mean' and 'mode' of the following data:

32. Two poles of equal heights are standing opposite Class Frequency
each other on either side of the road which is 85 m 0 – 15 11
wide. From a point between them on the road, the 15 – 30 8
angles of elevation of the top of the poles are 60° and 30 – 45 15
30° respectively. Find the height of the poles and the 45 – 60 7
distances of the point from the poles.  60 – 75 10

(Use 3 = 1.73) 75 – 90 9

Outside Delhi Set-3 430/6/3

Note: Except these, all other questions have been given in Outside Delhi Set-1 & Set-2
SECTION – A SECTION – C

2. Three coins are tossed together. The probability that Question Nos. 26 to 31 are short answer questions of 3
marks each.
at least one head comes up, is:
3 7 26. Given that 5 is an irrational number, prove that
(A) (B)
8 8 2 + 3 5 is an irrational number.
1 3 sin θ 1 + cos θ
(C) (D) 28. Prove that + = 2 cosec q.
8 4 1 + cos θ sin θ

a, b are zeroes of the polynomial 3x2 – 8x + k.
31. (a) 
4. If the length of the shadow of a tower is 3 times its 40
Find the value of k, if a2 + b2 =
9
height, then the angle of elevation of the sun is:
OR
(A) 45° (B) 30°
(b) Find the zeroes of the polynomial 2x2 + 7x + 5

(C) 60° (D) 0° and verify the relationship between its zeroes
and co-efficients.
11. The point (3, – 5) lies on the line mx – y = 11. The
SECTION – D
value of m is:
(A) 3 (B) –2 32. Find 'mean' and 'mode' marks of the following data:

(C) 8 (D) 2 Class Number of Students

0–5 2
SECTION – B
5 – 10 3
10 – 15 8
23. (a) Solve the quadratic equation 3x 2 + 10 x + 7 3 = 0
15 – 20 15
using quadratic formula.
20 – 25 14
OR
25 – 30 8
(b) 
Find the nature of roots of the equation
35. A drone is flying at a height of h metres. At an
4x2 – 4a2x + a4 – b4 = 0, b ¹ 0 instant it observes the angle of elevation of top of
an industrial turbine as 60° and angle of depression
25. The perimeters of two similar triangles are 22 cm
of foot of the turbine as 30°. If height of turbine is
and 33 cm respectively. If one side of first triangle is 200 metres, find the value of h and distance of drone
9 cm, then find the length of corresponding side of from the turbine.

the second triangle.

(Use 3 = 1.73)
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ANSWERS
Delhi Set-1 430/4/1

SECTION – A As, all possible outcomes are HHH, TTT, HTH, HHT.
1. Option (B) is correct. THH, HTT, THT, TTH
Explanation: We know that product of two numbers Now, let E be the event of getting one coin shows tail
= HCF × LCM so, the favourable outcomes are HTH, THH, HHT.
Thus, number of favourable outcomes = 3
x × 20 = HCF (x, 20) × LCM(x, 20)
Favourable outcomes 3
Þ x × 20 = 2 × 60 \ P(E) = =
2 × 60 Total outcomes 8
Þ x=
20 6. Option (A) is correct.
Explanation: Given: h1 : h2 = 1 : 2
\ x =6
Volume of cylinder 1 = Volume of cylinder 2
2. Option (A) is correct.
pr12 h1
Explanation: The given points are A (–6, 9) and B (2, 7) Þ =1
where x1 = –6; y1 and x2 = 2; y2 = 7 pr22 h2
As, distance between two points r12 × 1
Þ
=1
2
= ( x 2 − x 1 ) + ( y 2 − y1 )
2
r22 × 2

On substituting values we get, r12 2
Þ
=
AB = [( 2 − ( −6 )]2 + (7 − 9 )2 r22 1
r1 2
= ( 2 + 6 )2 + ( −2 )2 Þ
=
r2 1
= 8 2 + ( −2 )2 r1 2
Thus, =
r2 1
= 64 + 4 = 68 = 2 17
\ Ratio of their radii =
2 :1
Thus, distance between two points = 2 17 units
3. Option (C) is correct. 7. Option (C) is correct.
Explanation: Given: Tn = (5n – 6) Explanation: Given:
2 sin q = 1
Þ T1 = (5 × 1 – 6) = 5 – 6 = – 1 1 P
Þ T2 = (5 × 2 – 6) = 10 – 6 = 4 Þ sin q = =
2 H
As, common difference (d) = T2 – T1
As, per pythagoras theorem,
= 4 – (–1) = 4 + 1 = 5. H 2 = P2 + B 2
4. Option (D) is correct.
( 2 ) 2 = 1 2 + B2
Explanation: Given: p(x) = kx2 – 9x + 3
2 – 1 = B2
−3
As, is a zero of p(x), then Þ
B=
1 =1
2
cos q
 −3  Now, cot q =
p  = 0 sin q
 2  B 1
2 and cos q = =
 −3  −3 H 2
Þ k ×  − 9×
+3 =0
 2  2 1 1
Þ
cot q = ÷
9 27 2 2
Þ
k+ +3 =0
4 2 1
2
= × =1 ...(i)
9 k + 54 + 12 2 1
Þ
=0
4 1
and, cosec q = = 2  ...(ii)
Þ
9k + 66 = 0 sin q

−66 −22 By using (i) and (ii) we get,

Þ k= =
9 3 cot q × cosec q = 1 × 2 = 2
−22 8. Option (B) is correct.
Thus, value of k = Explanation: Given: PQ = PR = 4 cm
3
OQ = OR = 3 cm
5. Option (B) is correct. ÐOQP = ÐORP = 90°
Explanation: As, three coins are tossed together.  (Radius is ^ to the tangent)
\ Total number of possible outcomes = 8
24 Oswaal CBSE Question Bank Chapterwise & Topicwise, Mathematics (Basic), Class-10

13. Option (B) is correct.

Now, in right angled DOQP,
Explanation: Given, central angle (q) = 210°
By using Pythagoras theorem
44
Þ OP2 = OQ2 + QP2 Length of arc = cm
Þ OP2 = 32 + 42 3
Þ OP2 = 25 As, we know
Thus, OP = 5 cm 2 πrθ
Length of arc =
Now, perimeter of 360°
DOQP = OP + PQ + OQ
44 22 210°
= 5 + 4 + 3 Þ = 2× ×r×
= 12 cm 3 7 360°
9. Option (D) is correct. 44 3
Þ × =r
Explanation: Given, a and b are zeroes of 2x2 + 5x + 1 3 11
= 0, on comparing it with ax2 + bx + c = 0, we get
a = 2, b = 5, c = 1 Þ 4 =r
Thus, radius of circle = 4 cm.
−b −5
Now, a+b = = 14. Option (C) is correct.
a 2
Explanation: When lines are parallel, there is no
c 1 solution.
and ab = = a1 b c
a 2
Þ = 1 ¹ 1
 1 1 a2 b2 c 2
( α + β) −5 2
\
 +  = = × = –5 Given, 14x + my = 20 and –3x + 2y = 16
α β αβ 2 1
On comparing with ax + by +c = 0, we get,
 1 1 a1 = 14 a2 = 3
Thus, value of  +  = –5. b1 = m b2 = 2
α β
c1 = –20 c2 = –16
10. Option (C) is correct. On substituting in above formula.
14 m −20
Explanation: Given, A.P. = 10 2 , 6 2 , 2 2
= ≠
−3 2 −16
Here, a = 10 2
14 m
d = 6 2 − 10 2 = −4 2 Þ =
−3 2
As, an = a + (n – 1)d
14 × 2
Þ a20 = 10 2 + (20 – 1)d Þ =m
−3
= 10 2 + 19d 28
Þ =m
= 10 2 + 19 × ( −4 2 ) −3
= 10 2 − 76 2 −28
Thus, value of m is .
3
= −66 2
15. Option (A) is correct.
Thus, 20th term of A.P. is −66 2 . Explanation: Given, radius of cone = 7 cm
11. Option (A) is correct. Curved surface area = 550 cm2
Explanation: Given, sec  q – tan q = 2  ...(i) As, per formula
As, per trigonometry identity CSA of cone = prl
where l = slant height
1 + tan2 q = sec2 q
22
Þ sec q – tan2 q = 1 
2
...(ii) Þ 550 = ×7×l
7
Now, by using algebraic identity
550
(a2 – b2) = (a + b) (a – b) Þ =l
22
we get, (sec q – tan2 q) = (sec q + tan q) (sec q – tan q)
2

By substituting value from (i) and (ii) Þ l = 25 cm

Thus, slant height of cone is 25 cm.
1 = (sec q + tan q) × 2 16. Option (B) is correct.
1 2 P
Þ sec q + tan q = Explanation: Given, sin A = =
2 3 H
12.Option (D) is correct. By using Pythagoras theorem,
Explanation: Total possible outcomes = 52 H 2 = P2 + B 2
Number of drawn cards having 9 number = 4 3 2 = 2 2 + B2
i.e., 1 of each colour. Þ 9 – 4 = B2
Thus, favourable outcomes = 4. Þ 5 = B2
Favourable outcomes Þ B= 5
\ P(E) =
Possible outcomes Substituting value of B is cos A we get,
4 1 B 5
= = As, cos A = =
52 13 H 3
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17. Option (D) is correct. So, 2 is not a factor of 45n

Explanation: Given, PA and PB are tangents. Hence, 45n can never end with the digit 0.
ÐAOB = 105° Thus, from above, we can say that prime number
Now, ÐAOB + ÐAPB = 180° a = 2 which on multiplying with 45n makes the
Þ 105° + ÐAPB = 180° product end with the digit 0.
( The angle between the two tangents drawn from an 22. Here, P(x, 0)
external point to a circle is supplementary to the
x1 = 2, y1 = 8, x2 = –3 and y2 = –5
angle subtended by the line segment joining the
points of contact at the centre.) mx 2 + nx1 my 2 + ny1
Section formula: x = y=
Þ ÐAPB = 180° – 105° m+n m+n
= 75°  Let the required ratio be k : 1
And, ÐOAP = 90°
Then, by section formula, the coordinates of P are
 ( The tangent at any point of a circle is ^ to the
 radius through the point of contact.)  −3k + 2 −5k + 8 
P ,
Thus, ÐOAP + ÐAPB = 90° + 75°  k +1 k + 1 
= 165°
Now, substituting coordinates of P as (x, 0)
18. Option (D) is correct.
Explanation: In DABC, PQ||BC −3k + 2 −5k + 8
we get, x= , 0=
AP PQ k +1 k +1
\ = (By BPT)
AB BC  −5k + 8
By using 0= we get,
AP PQ k +1
Þ =
AP + PB BC 0 = –5k + 8
2.4 PQ Þ 5k = 8
Þ =
2.4 + 3.6 5.4 8
Þ
k=
2.4 × 5.4 5
Þ = PQ
6 −14
[ AP = 2.4, PB = 3.6 and BC = 5.4] \
Value of x =
13
Þ PQ = 2.16 cm
19. Option (D) is correct. 23. (a) Probability that coin will land inside the circle
Explanation: In case of assertion, Area of circle
As, median represents the middle value of the given P(E) =
Area of rectangle
data. So, it means that half of the class got marks less
than or equal to 16 not only less than 16. area of circle = pr2
Here,
So, Assertion is false. 22
In case of reason, according to median concept, = × 0.7 × 0.7
7
median divides the distribution in two equal parts.
So, Reason is true. Þ = 1.54 m2
Hence, Assertion is false but Reason is true. Area of rectangle = L × B = 3 × 2
20. Option (D) is correct. = 6 m2
Explanation: In case of Assertion,
1.54
1 Now, P(E) =
Given: P(E) = 6 
999
 (Substitute value in above formula)
Þ P(E) = 1 – P(E)
1 999 − 1 = 0.2567
= 1 − = Thus, probability of coin landing inside the circle
999 999
= 0.2567 (approx)
998
= = 0.99 (approx) OR
999
(b) When a die is thrown twice, then the total num-
which is not equal to 0.001 ber of outcomes = 62 = 36
Thus, Assertion is false.
(i) 
Difference between 2 numbers obtained is 3
In the case of Reason: The sum of probability and its
Pairs for this are (1, 4) (4, 1) (2, 5) (5, 2) (3, 6) (6, 3)
complement is always equal to 1.
\ Number of favourable outcomes = 6
\ P(E) + P(E) = 1 is true.
Thus, Assertion is false but Reason is true. Favourable outcomes 6 1
Thus, P(E) = = =
SECTION – B Total outcomes 36 6
21. If 45n ends with digit 0, then it must have 2 and 5 as (ii) Sum of the numbers obtained is 8.

factor i.e., it must be divisible by 10.
But 45n = (32 × 5)n = 32n × 5n which shows that 3 Here, pairs are (2, 6) (3, 5) (4, 4) (5, 3) (6, 2)
and 5 are the only prime factors of 45n. \ Number of favourable outcomes = 5
As we know that according to the fundamental Favourable outcomes 5
theorem of arithmetic the prime factorisation of each Thus, P(E) = =
number is unique. Total outcomes 36
26 Oswaal CBSE Question Bank Chapterwise & Topicwise, Mathematics (Basic), Class-10

Hence, probability of difference between two AD AE

1 =
numbers is 3 = DB EC
6
Þ DE || BC  (By converse of BPT)
And, probability of sum of numbers obtained is \ ÐADE = ÐABC 
5
8= (corresponding Ðs are equal)
36 But, ÐADE = ÐACB (given)
24. (a) Given: PA and PB are two length tangents drawn Thus, ÐABC = ÐACB (from above)
from an external point P to a circle with centre O. So, AB = AC 
A (sides opposite to equal side angles are equal)
Hence, DABC is an isosceles triangle.
P O  Hence Proved.
SECTION – C
B
To prove: ÐAPB + ÐAOB = 180° 26. As, given polynomial p(x) = 6x2 + 13x – 5
Proof: OA ^ PA [ Tangent to a circle is ^ to the Þ
6x2 + 15x – 2x – 5 = 0
radius through the point of contact] Þ 3x (2x +5) – 1 (2x + 5) = 0

Þ ÐOAP = 90°
and, ÐOBP =90° Þ
(2x + 5)(3x – 1) = 0
Now, as the sum of the all the angles of a Þ 2x + 5 = 0 and 3x – 1 = 0

quadrilateral is 360° −5
\ ÐOAP + ÐOBP + ÐAPB + ÐAOB = 360° Þ
x=
2
On substituting value of ÐOAP and ÐOBP we get,
90° + 90° + ÐAPB + ÐAOB = 360° 1
Þ ÐAPB + ÐAOB = 360° – 180° Þ
x=
3
\ ÐAPB + ÐAOB = 180° Hence Proved
OR −5 1
So, the zeroes of p(x) are and .
(b) Given: CD and EF are tangents at the end points 2 3
A and B of diameter AB of a circle with centre O.
 −5 1   −15 + 2 
C A D Now, sum of the zeroes =  +  =  
 2 3  6 
O −13 −( coefficient of x )
= =
6 ( coefficient of x 2 )

E B F  −5 1  −5
To prove: CD || EF Product of zeroes =  ×  =
 2 3 6
Proof: OA ^ CD and OB ^ EF
constant term
[As, tangent to circle is to the radius through the =
point of contact] coefficient of x 2
Þ ÐOAC = 90° and ÐOBF = 90°, Hence Verified
Þ ÐOAC = ÐOBF = 90° 1
27. (a) Given, A.P. = 7, 10 , 14 ... 84
As, these are alternate interior angles and are 2
equal
 1   21 
\ CD || EF Hence Proved Here, a = 7, d =  10 − 7  =  − 7 
 2   2 
25. Given: ÐADE = ÐACB
AD AE 21 − 14 7
= = =
DB EC 2 2

and Tn (l) = 84
A
As, Tn = a + (n – 1)d
7
Þ 84 – 7 = (n – 1)
2
D E
2
Þ 77 × = (n – 1)
7
Þ 22 + 1 = n
B C Þ n = 23
To prove: DABC is isosceles n 23
Now, S23 = ( a + l ) = (7 + 84 )
i.e., AB = BC 2 2
Proof: In DABC
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23 2093 1 \ O is the mid-point of AC as well as BD.

= × 91 = = 1046
2 2 2  −5 + 8 y + 4  3 y+4
\ mid-point of AC =  ,  =  , 
1  2 2  2 2 
Thus, sum of A.P. is 1046 .
2  2 + x −2 + 5  2+x 3
and midpoint of BD =  ,  =  , 
OR  2 2   2 2
n As, these points coincide at point O.
(b) Given, Sn = ( 2n + 8 )
2 x+2 3 y+4 3
\ = and =
Let
n =1 2 2 2 2
T1 = S1 Þ x = 3 – 2 and y= 3 – 4
1 Þ x = 1 and y = –1
= (2 × 1 + 8)
2 Hence, x = 1 and y = –1
Now, length of sides of a parallelogram can be
1 calculated by distance formula
= × 10 = 5
2
= ( x 2 − x 1 ) 2 + ( y 2 − y1 ) 2
2
If n = 2 S2 = ( 2 × 2 + 8 ) = 12
2 Þ AB = ( 2 + 5)2 + ( −2 − y )2
Now, T2 = S2 – S1 = 12 – 5 = 7
= 7 2 + ( −2 + 1)2
and, common difference (d) = 7 – 5 = 2 
( d = T2 – T1) = 49 + 1 = 50

a = 5 and d = 12
BC = ( 8 − 2 ) + ( 4 + 2 )2
2
15th term = T15 = a + (n – 1)d
= 5 + (15 – 1) × 2 = 62 + 62 = 36 + 36

= 5 + 14 × 2 = 5 + 28 = 33
Hence, 15th term of A.P. is 33. = 72 = 6 2

28. Let 3 be rational number CD = (1 − 8 ) 2 + ( 5 − 4 ) 2

a
Thus, 3 = where a and b are integers having no = ( −7 )2 + (1)2 = 49 + 1
b
common factor other than 1 and b ¹ 0. = 50
a DA = ( −5 − 1)2 + ( −1 − 5)2
Now, 3 =
b
On squaring both the sides, we get = ( −6 )2 + ( −6 )2

a2
3= 2 = 36 + 36 = 72 = 6 2
b
Thus, length of the sides of the parallelogram ABCD
Þ 3b = a2...(i)
2
are
Þ 3 divides a2
AB = CD = 50 units
Þ 3 divides a
Let a = 3c for some integer c. and, BC = DA = 6 2 units.
Putting a = 3c in (i) we get,
OR
3b2 = 9c2
⇒ b2 = 3c2 (b) Given: A(6, –3), B(0, 5) and C(–2, 1), P(3, 1) and Q(2, –1)
2 y-axis
Þ 3 divides b
Þ 3 divides b B(0, 5)
6
Thus, 3 is a common factor of a and b. 5
But this contradicts the fact that a and b have no 4
common factor other than 1. 3
Thus, our assumption is wrong. (–2, 1) C 2
P(3, 1)
1 x-axis
Hence, 3 is an irrational number.
29. (a) G
 iven, A(–5, y), B(2, –2), C(8, 4) and D(x, 5) are –5 –4 –3 –2 –1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6
vertices of parallelogram ABCD. Join AC and –1
BD intersecting each other at the point O. As, –2
Q(2, –1)
diagonals of a parallelogram bisect each other. –3
(x, 5) D C (8, 4) A(6, –3)
–4
–5
O
 mx + nx1 my 2 + ny1 
As per section formula  2 , 
A (–5, y) B (2, –2)  m+n m+n 
28 Oswaal CBSE Question Bank Chapterwise & Topicwise, Mathematics (Basic), Class-10

AP m = 52.33 – 43.25
Let ratio of = then, = 9.08
PB n
Thus, area of shaded region = 9.08 cm2
 m × 0 + n × 6   m × 5 + n × −3  
P(3, 1) =  ,  31. Given: A quadrilateral ABCD circumscribing a circle
 m+n   m+n  with centre O.
0 + 6n 5m − 3n D R C
Þ3= and 1=
m+n m+n
7 6
Þ 3m + 3n = 0 + 6n
Þ m + n = 5m – 3n 8 5
Þ 3m = 3n
Þ n + 3n = 5m – m S O 4 Q
1 2
m 3 1 m 4 3
Þ = = Þ = = 1
n 3 1 n 4
A P B
AP m
Thus, = = 1 ... (i) To prove: ÐAOB + ÐCOD = 180°
PB n 
and ÐAOD + ÐBOC = 180°
AQ m
Similarly ratio of
= then, Construction: Join OP, OQ, OR and OS
QB n
Proof: As we know that tangents drawn from an
 m × −2 + n × 6   m × 1 + n × −3  external point of a circle, subtend equal angles at the
Q (2, –1)=  ,  centre.
 m+n   m+n 
\ Ð 1 = Ð 2, Ð 3 = Ð 4, Ð 5 = Ð 6 and Ð 7 = Ð 8
−2m + 6n  m + ( −3n) 
Þ 2= and –1 =  Also, Ð 1 + Ð 2 + Ð 3 + Ð 4 + Ð 5 + Ð 6 + Ð 7 + Ð 8
m + n  m + n  = 360°(complete angle)
Þ 2m +2n = –2m + 6n and –m – n = m – 3n
Þ 2(Ð2 + Ð3) + 2(Ð6 + Ð7) = 360°
Þ 2m + 2m = 6n – 2n and –m – m = –3n + n
Þ 2ÐAOB + 2ÐBOC = 360°
Þ 4m = 4n and –2m = –2n

Þ ÐAOD + ÐCOD = 180°  ...(i)
m 4 m −2
Þ = = 1 and = =1 Similarly, 2(Ð1 + Ð8) + 2 (Ð4 + Ð5) = 360°
n 4 n −2 Þ 2(ÐAOD + 2ÐBOC) = 360°
Thus, AQ m
= = 1 ... (ii) Þ ÐAOD + ÐBOC = 180°  ...(ii)
QB n From (i) and (ii) we get,

From (i) and (ii) we get ÐAOB + ÐCOD = 180°
AP AQ and ÐAOD + ÐBOC = 180°
=
PB QB  Hence proved
30. Given; ÐAOB = q = 60° SECTION – D
OA = OB = radii = 10 cm 32. (a) Quadratic equation = p2x2 + (p2 – q2) x – q2 = 0.
On comparing is with ax2 + bx + c = 0 we get,
a = p2, b = p2 – q2 and c = –q2
O
(i) As, D = b2 – 4ac
= (p2 – q2)2 – 4 × p2 × –q2
cm

10
cm

60°
10

4
= p + q4 – 2p2q2 + 4p2q2
A B 4
= p + q4 + 2p2q2 = (p2 + q2)2

Area of shaded region = (Area of sector – Area of Thus, D is a perfect square.
triangle AOB) (ii) As D > 0, so roots will be real.
In DOAB, let ÐOBA = ÐOBA = x (angles opposite to −b + D
equal sides angle sum property) \ a=
2a
Now, ÐAOB + ÐOAB + ÐOBA = 180°
Þ 60° + x +x = 180° −( p 2 − q 2 ) + ( p 2 + q 2 )2
=
Þ 2x = 120° 2 × p2

x = 60°
−p2 + q2 + p2 + q2 2q2
As, all angles are of 60° = 2
=
2p 2p2
\ DAOB is an equilateral triangle
3 2 q2
Now, area of DAOB = a = 2
4 p

θπr 2 3 2 −b − D
Area of shaded region = − a a=
360 ° 4 2a

60° 3 −( p 2 − q 2 ) − ( p 2 + q 2 )2
= × 3.14 × 10 × 10 − × 10 × 10 =
360° 4 2 × p2

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−2 p 2 350 + 5
= –1 =
= 14
2p2

355
q 2 and –1. =

Hence, roots of the equation are 14
p2 = 25.36
OR 34. (a) Given: DE || BC
(b) Let three consecutive positive integers be, AD AE
x, (x + 1) and (x + 2) To prove: =
DB EC
As per given information
x2 + (x+ 1) (x + 2) = 67 A
x2 + x2 + 2x + x + 2 = 67 L M
2x2 + 3x + 2 – 67 = 0
2x2 + 3x – 65 = 0 D E
2x2 + 13x – 10x – 65 = 0
x (2x + 13) – 5 (2x + 13) = 0
(2x + 13) (x – 5) = 0 B C
Þ 2x + 13 = 0 and x – 5 = 0 Construction: Join BE and CD
−13
Þ x= and x = 5 Draw EL ^ AB and DM ^ AC.
2
1
Since, integers are positive, so value of x cannot be Proof: Area of DADE = × AE × DM
negative. 2
Thus, three integers are  1 
x = 5, area of ∆ = × b × h 
 2 
x+1 =5+1=6
and x + 2 = 5 + 2 = 7. 1
Area of DDEC = × EC × DM
2
33. (i) 1
× AE × DM
Area of ∆ADE AE
Class Frequency Class mark (fixi) \ = 2 = ...(i)
Area of ∆DEC 1 EC
interval (fi) (xi) × EC × DM 
2
15 – 20 6 17.5 105
1
20 – 25 16 22.5 360 Similarly, Area of DADE = × AD × EL
2
25 – 30 17 27.5 467.5
1
30 – 35 4 32.5 130 and, Area of DBDE = 2 × BD × EL
35 – 40 5 37.5 187.5
1
40 – 45 2 42.5 85 × AD × EL
Area of ∆ADE AD
\ = 2 = ... (ii)
Sfi = 50 Sfixi = 1335 Area of ∆BDE 1 DB 
× BD × EL
2
Sfi xi
\ Mean (X) = As, DBDE and DDEC are on same base DE and between
Sfi same parallel lines DE and BC.

1355 Thus, area of DBDE = area of DDEC  ... (iii)
= = 26.7
50 So, from (i), (ii) and (iii)

AD AE
(ii) Clearly the modal class is 25–30 as it has maximum = Hence proved.
frequency. DB EC 
Thus, l = 25, h = 5 , f = 17, f0 = 16 and f1 = 4 OR
 h × ( f − f0 )  (b) Given: PQ || BC
Mode, M = l0 +  
 2 f − f0 − f1  AD is median cutting PQ at E
A
 5 × (17 − 16 ) 
= 25 + 
 2 × 17 − 16 − 4 
 1  P Q
= 25 +  5 × E
 34 − 20 
5
= 25 + B C
14 D
30 Oswaal CBSE Question Bank Chapterwise & Topicwise, Mathematics (Basic), Class-10

To prove: PE = EQ SECTION – E
Proof: In DAPE and DABD, 36. (i) Plan B, 3C = 10t + 300
ÐAPE = ÐABD At initial amount time = 0
(corresponding Ðs are equal) So, substituting t = 0 we get,
ÐPAE = ÐBAD(common) 3C = 10 × 0 + 300
\ DAPE ~ DABD (AA similarity) Þ 3C = 300
Þ C = 100
As in similar triangles, the corresponding sides are
proportional. Thus, initial amount we have to pay = ` 100.
(ii) Charu spent ` 250 to purchase Plan A, equation for
AE PE Plan A is 3C = 20t
\ = ...(i)
ED BD  Substitute value of C = ` 250 we get,
Similarly, in DAEQ is DADC 3(250) = 20 t
ÐEAQ = ÐDAC (common) Þ 750 = 20t
750
ÐAQE = ÐACD (corresponding Ðs) Þ =t
20
\ DAEQ ~ DADC (A-A similarily)
AE EQ Thus, time she bought = 37.5 minutes.
Thus, = ... (ii) (iii) (a) As, both the plans charge the same amount,
ED DC 
So, equate both the equations,
From (i) and (ii) we get, 20t = 10t + 300,
PE EQ Þ 20t – 10t = 300
=
BD DC Þ 10t = 300
\ t = 30
As, BD = DC ( AD is median to BC)
Thus, both the plans charge the same amount at 30
Þ PE = EQ Hence proved. minutes.
35. Given height of flag staff (AD) = 5 cm Now, substitute t = 30 in either of the equation.
ÐDCB = 30° and ÐACB = 60° Plan A; 3C = 20t
3C =20 × 30
A 600
C=
5m 3
D Þ C = 200
Thus, amount = ` 200
OR
hm
(b) For 60 minutes
60° 30° Value of Plan A:
B xm C 3C = 20 × 60
1200
Let DB = h metres and BC = x m Þ C= = ` 400
3
Now, in right angled DDBC,
ÐB = 90° For Plan B:
3C = 10t + 300
BD h
Þ tan 30° = = Þ 3C = 10 × 60 + 300
BC x
Þ 3C = 600 + 300
1 h 900
Þ = Þ C= = ` 300
3 x 3

Þ x= h 3  Thus, Plan A costs ` 400 and Plan B costs ` 300 for 60

... (i) minutes.
In right angled DABC, ÐB = 90° Hence, Plan B is better.
AB 5 + h 7
tan 60° = = 37. Given: Radius of ball = = 3.5 cm
BC x 2

Number of balls = 600
5+h Dimensions of cuboid = 42 cm × 91 cm × 50 cm.
Þ 3 = (from (i))
h 3  4
(i) Volume of ball (V) = πr 3
Þ 3h – h = 5 Þ 2h = 5 Þ h = 2.5 m 3
Now, substituting value of 'h' in Eq. (i) we get On substituting volume of r = 3.5 we get
4 22
x = 2.5 3 = 2.5 × 1.73 V = × × (3.5)3
3 7

= 4.325 m 4 22 35 35 35
= × × × ×
Thus, height of the pedestal = 2.5 m and, its distance 3 7 10 10 10
from the point of observation = 4.325 m. = 179.67 cm3
Solved Paper - 2025 31

(ii) Area of one ball = 4pr2 38°

Þ
1=
22 35 35 AG
= 4× × ×
7 10 10 Þ AG = 38 m
= 154 cm2 (iii) (a) Perimeter of DABC = AG + GD + DH + HB

Area of 10 balls = area of painted surface  + BC + AC.
= 154 × 10 Now, in right angled DADC
= 1540 cm2
(iii) (a) Volume of empty space in a box = Volume of box ÐD = 90° and ÐACD = 60°

– Volume of 600 balls. 
P 3
Here, sin 60° =  sin 60° = 
Volume of box = l × b × h H  2 
= 91 × 42 × 50 3 AD
= 191100 cm3  ...(i) Þ =
2 AC
Volume of 600 balls = 600 × Volume of ball
= 600 × 179.67  [from (i)] 3 AG + GD
= 107802 cm3 ... (ii) Þ =
2 AC
Hence, from (i) and (ii)
Volume of empty space = 191100 – 107802 3 38 + 40
Þ =
= 83,298 cm3 2 AC

OR
(b) (A) Area covered by one ball in the lowermost layer [From part (ii), AG = 38 m]
= circle formed by ball when it touches the surface 2
Þ = 78 ×
AC
So, area covered by one ball = pr2 3

22 35 35
= × × 156 3
7 10 10 Þ =
AC ×

= 38.5 cm2 3 3
(B) Dimensions of box base = 42 cm × 91 cm. 156 3
Diameter of ball = 7 cm Þ AC = = 52 3
3
42
Þ Number of balls along with its length 42 cm =
7 Þ AC = 52 × 1.73
91 Thus, AC = 89.96 m
Number of balls along with its breath 91 cm = = 13
7 \ Perimeter of DABC = 38 + 40 + 10 + 40 + 70 .50
Þ Total numbers of balls = 6 × 13 = 78 + 89.96 (on substituting values)
38. As per given information Þ Perimeter of DABC = 288.46 m.

BH = 40 m, HD = 10 m, DG = 40 m, GF = 38 m OR
FE = 53 m, and AF = 53.58 m (b) In right angled DBHE, ÐH = 90° and ÐB = 30°
(i) In right angled DBDC, ÐD = 90° and ÐB = 45° BH
cos 30° =
BD BH + HD 40 + 10 BE
Þ cos 45° = = =
BC BC BC
3 40
⇒
=
1 50  1  2 BE
Þ =  cos 45° = 
2 BC  2
80 80
⇒
BE = = = 46.24
Þ BC = 50 2 3 1.73

= 50 × 1.41 = 70.50 m \ Length of (AF + FE + EB) = 53.58 + 53 + 46.24

(ii) In right angled DAGF, ÐG = 90° and ÐA = 45°
GF = 152.82 m.
\ tan 45° = (\ tan 45° = 1)
AG 

Delhi Set-2 430/4/2

SECTION – A One die shows (6, 1), (6, 2), (6, 3), 5
11. Option (C) is correct. 6 (first die) (6, 4), (6, 5)
Explanation: The table shown the different cases:
One die shows (1, 6), (2, 6), (3, 6), 5
Cases Outcomes (Pairs) Count 6 (second die) (4, 6), (5, 6)

Both dice show (6, 6) 1 Favourable outcomes = 1 + 5 + 5 = 11

6 Total outcomes = 36
11
Probability that at least one die shows six =
36
32 Oswaal CBSE Question Bank Chapterwise & Topicwise, Mathematics (Basic), Class-10

13. Option (C) is correct. 3

P 1 Required ratio = k : 1 = :1 = 3 : 4
Explanation: tan A = = 4
B 2
From (1) and (3), we get:
Let P = x units and B = 2x units
ky + y1
Use the Pythagorean theorem, m= 2
k +1
H= P 2 + B2 = x 2 + ( 2 x )2
3
2 2 2  4  ( −2 ) + 5
= x + 4x = 5x  
Þ
m=
3
= x 5 units +1
P x 1 4
sin A = = =
H x 5 5  −6 
 4 +5
16. Option (B) is correct.  
Þ
m=
Explanation: The zeroes of a polynomial function 3
+1
are the values of x for which p(x) = 0. Graphically, 4
these are the points where the graph of p(x) inter-
sects the x-axis. −6 + 20
In this case, the graph of the quadratic equation just Þ
m= 4
touches the x-axis at one point (origin). Hence, the 3+4
quadratic equation has one distinct real root which 4
means the two roots are equal.
14
Since there is one distinct zero at x = 0. Þ
m=
7
SECTION – B Þ
m=2
21. Given: Two chords BA and CD intersect at point SECTION – C
P outside the circle.
To Prove: DPDA ~ DPBC 28. Given: ABCD is a parallelogram which means that
Proof: In DPDA and DPBC, opposite sides are equal (AB = CD and BC = AD).
C D R C
D
S
B O
P A Q

ÐDPA = ÐCPB (Common angle)

ÐPDA = ÐPBC A P B
(Exterior angle of a cyclic quadrilateral is equal to the To Prove: A parallelogram circumscribing a circle is
opposite interior angle) a rhombus.
Þ DPDA ~ DPBC (By AA criteria) Proof: Now, according to the tangent theorem, the
23. Let points A(2, 5), B(−5,−2) and P(−1, m) divides AB lengths of tangents drawn from an external point to
in the ratio k : 1. a circle are always equal.
Here, Applying this to our parallelogram:
A(2, 5) Þ x1 = 2, y1 = 5 • From point B : BP = BQ … (i)
B(−5,−2) Þ x2 =−5, y2 = −2 • From point C : CR = CQ  … (ii)
P(−1, m) Þ x = −1, y = m  ...(1) • From point D : DR = DS  … (iii)
Using section formula: • From point A : AP = AS  … (iv)
Adding all these Eqs. (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv):
kx + x1
x= 2 ...(2) Þ BP + CR + DR + AP = BQ + CQ + DS + AS
k +1 
Rearrange the terms:
ky 2 + y1 Þ (BP + AP) + (CR + DR)
y= ...(3)
k +1  = (BQ + CQ) + (DS + AS)
From (1) and (2), we get: From the figure, we get:
kx + x1 BP + AP = AB,
−1 = 2 CR + DR = CD, BQ + CQ = BC
k +1
and DS + AS = AD
Þ −1(k + 1) = kx2 + x1

So, substituting these values, we get:
Þ
−k – 1 = k(–5) + (2)
Þ AB + CD = BC + AD
Þ
−k – 1 = –5k + 2
Now, since ABCD is a parallelogram, we already
Þ
4k = 3
know that AB = CD and BC = AD. So, substituting
3 these values:
Þ
k=
4 Þ AB + AB = BC + BC
Solved Paper - 2025 i

Þ 2AB = 2BC In DABC (for ship C):

Þ AB = BC  ...(v) AB
Using trigonometry, tan C =
AB = CD BC
and BC = AD [Given]  ...(vi) 70
From (v) and (vi), we can conclude that all four sides Þ
tan 45° =
BC
of the parallelogram are equal:
70
AB = BC = CD = DA Þ
1=
BC
Thus, the parallelogram is a rhombus.
\ BC = 70 m
31. Step 1: Assume 5 is rational number.
In DABD (for ship D):
p AB
Let 5 = Using trigonometry, tan D =
q BD
where p and q are integers with no common factors 70
(other than 1) and q ≠ 0 Þ
tan 30° =
BD
2
p 1 70
Þ
5=  [Square both sides] Þ
=
q 3 BD
Þ 5q2 = p2...(i) \ BD = 70 3 m
This equation shows that p2 is a multiple of 5. So, we Distance between the two ships CD = BD – BC
can write p = 5k for an integer k.
From number properties, if p2 is divisible by 5, then p = 70 3 − 70
must also be divisible by 5.
= 70( 3 − 1)
Step 2: Substitute p = 5k in the eq. (i)
= 70(1.73 – 1)
5q2 = (5k)2
= 70 × 0.73
Þ 5q2 = 25k2
= 51.1 m
q2 = 5k2 \ The distance between the two ships is 51.1 metres.
This shows that q2 is also a multiple of 5 which means 35. Frequency distribution table is:
q must also be divisible by 5.
Step 3: Class Interval Frequency (f) Cumulative
We initially assumed that p and q have no common Frequency (cf)
factors other than 1. But now, we found that both p 100 – 105 6 6
and q are divisible by 5, which means they have a
common factor of 5. This contradicts our assumption 105 – 110 8 (f0) 6 + 8 = 14
p 110 – 115 10 (f1) 14 + 10 = 24
that is in simplest form.
q (Median class) (Frequency 20
(Modal class) lies)
Step 4: (Highest
Since our assumption led to a contradiction, our frequency)
assumption must be wrong. Thus, 5 cannot be 115 – 120 4 (f2) 24 + 4 = 28
written as a fraction of two integers which means
120 – 125 9 28 + 9 = 37
5 is an irrational number.
125 – 130 3 37 + 3 = 40
SECTION – D N = 40
33. Distance between the two ships (CD) is shown in the From the table:
diagram: N 40
Þ Median class: Class where
= = 20
Observer A 2 2
45° 30° From the cumulative frequency column, 20 lies in
the class 110 – 115.
h = Class width = 115 −110 = 5 (class width)
Light House Þ L = Lower boundary of modal class = 110
70 m Þ cf = Cumulative frequency before median class
= 14
45° 30° Þ f = Frequency of median class = 10
B C D N 
Ship Ship  − cf 
Median = L +  2 ×h
nearest farther
 f 
 ii Oswaal CBSE Question Bank Chapterwise & Topicwise, Mathematics (Basic), Class-10

 40  = 4 (succeeding class frequency)

 − 14 
 f1 − f0 
= 110 +  2 ×5 Mode = L +  ×h
 10   1 − f0 − f2 
2 f
= 113
 10 − 8 
Modal class: Class with maximum frequency = 110 +  ×5
 2 × 10 − 8 − 4 
= 110 – 115
Þ L = Lower boundary of modal class = 110 2
= 110 +   × 5
Þ f1 = Frequency of modal class = 10 8
Þ f0 = Frequency of the class before modal class = 110 + 1.25
= 8 (preceding class frequency) = 111.25
Þ f2 = Frequency of the class after modal class
Delhi Set-3 430/4/3
SECTION – A SECTION – B
4. Option (B) is correct. 22. We know that,
Explanation: Given that, Any point on the x-axis is of the form (x, 0)
a and b are zeroes of polynomial 3x2 + 14x – 5, Let the segment joining the points (2, –5) and (5, 3) is
14 divided by x-axis in the ratio k : 1
Sum of zeroes = a + b = −
3 Using the section formula for y-coordinate,
5 k ( 3) + 1( −5)
Product of zeroes = ab = − 0=
3 k +1
 −14  3k – 5 = 0
α+β  3  5
Value of 3   = 3  −5  k=
 αβ    3
 3  So, the required ratio is 5 : 3.
 14  42 Using the section formula for finding x-coordinate,
= 3   =
 5 5 k ( 5) + 1( 2 )
x=
k +1
6. Option (C) is correct.
Explanation: Given that, 5
×5+2
LCM of two numbers = 3600 3 5
x= (Putting k = )
Since HCF is a factor of LCM of any two numbers. 5 3
+1
So, {600, 400, 150} are factors of 3600 but 500 is not a 3
factor of 3600. 31
Hence, 500 cannot be their HCF. 31
x= 3 =
15. Option (B) is correct. 8 8
Explanation: For given A.P., 3
an – an – 4 = 32
 31 
Þ [a + (n – 1)d] – [a + (n – 4 – 1)d] = 32 Coordinates of point on x-axis are  , 0  .
Þ a + nd – d – a – nd + 5d = 32  8 
Þ 4d = 32 24. Given that,
Þ d =8 Diagonal BD of parallelogram ABCD is divided by
Common difference of given A.P. is 8. segment AE in ratio 1 : 2
16. Option (D) is correct. BO 1
So, =
Explanation: Given that, OD 2
Radius of circle, r = 7 cm D C
C

B E
O
7 cm

A B
A 7 cm O To find: Length of AD
r BE = 1.8 cm (given)
Perimeter of quadrant of circle = 2r + p
2 In ΔAOD & ΔBOE,
22 1 ÐOBE = ÐODA  (alternate angles)
= 2 × 7 + × 7 × = 25 cm
7 2 ÐAOD = ÐBOE
 (vertically opposite angles)
Solved Paper - 2025 iii

By AA similarity criterion, Since 2 divides q2, so, 2 divides q

ΔAOD ~ ΔBOE Thus, 2 is a common factor of p and q. But this
As ratio of corresponding sides of similar triangles are contradicts the fact that p and q have no common
equal, so factor other than 1.
BE BO This contradiction arises by wrong assumption of
=
AD DO 2 being rational.
1.8 1 Therefore, 2 is an irrational number.
=
AD 2 Hence proved.
AD = 3.6 cm 31. Given that,
Radius of circle, r = 14 cm
SECTION – C
Angle subtended at centre, ÐAOB = q = 90°
28. Given polynomial,
p(x) = 9x2 – 6x – 35
= 9x2 – 21x + 15x – 35 O
= 3x(3x – 7) + 5(3x – 7)
= (3x + 5)(3x – 7)
A B
Þ 3x + 5 = 0 and 3x – 7 = 0
5 7 To find: Perimeter of shaded region
Þ x = − and x = ΔAOB is right-angled triangle
3 3
Applying Pythagoras theorem,
5 7 AB2 = OA2 + OB2
Zeroes of polynomial, p(x) are − and .
3 3 AB2 = (14)2 + (14)2
AB2 = 196 + 196
On comparing p(x) with ax2 + bx + c
AB2 = 392
We get the coefficients as:
a = 9, b = –6 and c = –35 AB = 392 = 14 2
Using the zeroes of polynomial, =14 × 1.41 = 19.74 cm
5 7 2 2 πrθ 22 90°
Sum of zeroes = − + = Length of arc AB = = 2 × × 14 ×
3 3 3 360° 7 360°
= 22
 5 7 35 Perimeter of shaded region = AB + Length of arc AB
Product of zeroes =  −  ×   = −
 3 3
   9 = 22 + 19.74
Also, using coefficients = 41.74 cm
SECTION – D
b  6 2
Sum of zeroes = − = − −  = 32.
a  9 3 D
c 35
Product of zeroes = = −
a 9
Since, the sum and product of zeroes are same using
zeroes and coefficients.
C
Hence, the relationship between zeroes and its
coefficients is verified.
29. To prove: 2 is an irrational number. 300 m
Proof:
60°
Let us assume that 2 is rational number. 30°
A B
p
Þ
= 2
Let the tower be represented by BC of height 300 m
q

BD be the height of hot air balloon from ground AB
where p and q are co-prime integers and q ≠ 0 be the distance of base of tower from observation
On squaring both sides, we get point.
p2 To Find: Height of balloon from ground and distance

Þ
2 =2 of tower from point of observation
q
In ΔABC,
Þ p2 = 2q2 ...(i)
2 BC
Since 2 divides p , so, 2 divides p tan 30° =
AB
Also, let p = 2m for some integer m
Putting p = 2m in (i), 1 300
Þ (2m)2 = 2q2 =
3 AB
Þ 4m2 = 2q2
Þ q2 = 2m2 AB = 300 × 1.73 = 519 m
iv Oswaal CBSE Question Bank Chapterwise & Topicwise, Mathematics (Basic), Class-10

Distance of tower from point of observation = 519 m 45–50 47.5 5 237.5

Now,
In ΔABD, åfi = 50 åfixi = 1675

BD To find: Mean and Mode

tan 60° =
AB We know that,
Sf x 1675
BD Mean = i i = = 33.5
3 = Sfi 50
519
Also,
519 3 = BD f1 − f0
Mode = l + ×h
BD = 519 × 1.73 = 897.87 m 2 f1 − f0 − f2
Height of balloon from ground = 897.87 m Class having highest frequency (Modal Class) is 35 – 40
35. From the given data: Lower limit of modal class, l = 35
Þ f1 = 13, f0 = 11, f2 = 4
Class Class Mark Frequency f ix i Class size, h =5
(xi) (fi) Putting the values in the formula, we get:
20–25 22.5 9 202.5 13 − 11
Mode = 35 + ×5
25–30 27.5 8 220 2(13) − 11 − 4

30–35 32.5 11 357.5 2 10

= 35 +
× 5 = 35 +
35–40 37.5 13 487.5 11 11

40–45 42.5 4 170 = 35 + 0.91 = 35.91

Hence, for given data mean is 33.5 and mode is 35.91.
Outside Delhi Set-1 430/6/1
SECTION – A
1. Option (A) is correct.
Explanation: We know that number of zeroes of
plynomial = Number of times graph touches x-axis l
Þ Zeroes of polynomial = 3 h
2. Option (C) is correct. r
3 1 −1 −3
Explanation: Given A.P. is: , , , ,... We know that, l2 = h2 + r2
2 2 2 2 Þ (6)2 = h2 + (4)2
3 Þ 36 = h2 + 16
Here, a= Þ 20 = h2
2
1 3 −2 Þ h= 2 5
d= − = = –1 Now, height of solid = height of two cones
2 2 2
We know that, an = a + (n – 1)d = 2 × 2 5 = 4 5 cm
3 5. Option (A) is correct.
Þ
a22 = + 21 × −1
2 Explanation: Given equations are:
3x – 7y = 1 or, 3x – 7y – 1 = 0
3
Þ
a22 = − 21 And kx + 14y = 6 or, kx + 14y – 6 = 0
2 For a pair of linear equations in two variables to be
−39 inconsistent,
Þ
a22 = a1 b1 c1
2 = ¹
3. Option (D) is correct. a2 b2 c 2

Explanation: A line representing linear equation in 3 −7 −1
two variables intersects x-axis at y = 0 Þ = ¹
k 14 −6
For, 2x – 3y = 6
At y=0 Þ –7k = 42
2x – 3(0) = 6 Þ k = –6
Þ 2x – 0 = 6 6. Option (C) is correct.
Þ 2x = 6 Explanation: When two dice are rolled together, the
Þ x=3 outcomes are:
Therefore, the coordinates are (3, 0). (1, 1), (1, 2), (1, 3), (1, 4), (1, 5), (1, 6)
4. Option (B) is correct. (2, 1), (2, 2), (2, 3), (2, 4), (2, 5), (2, 6)
Explanation: Given, Radius (r) = 4 cm (3, 1), (3, 2), (3, 3), (3, 4), (3, 5), (3, 6)
Slant height (l) = 6 cm (4, 1), (4, 2), (4, 3), (4, 4), (4, 5), (4, 6)
(5, 1), (5, 2), (5, 3), (5, 4), (5, 5), (5, 6)
Solved Paper - 2025 v

(6, 1), (6, 2), (6, 3), (6, 4), (6, 5), (6, 6) = 36 outcomes 13. Option (A) is correct.
The favourable outcomes that give sum more than Explanation: Here, OC is perpendicular to AB
9 are: (5, 5), (5, 6), (6, 5), (6, 4), (4, 6) and (6, 6) = 6 Þ AC = BC (perpendicular from centre bisects the
outcomes chord)
6 1 In DOCA,
Þ P(getting sum more than 9) = =
36 6 OC2 + AC2 = OA2
7. Option (D) is correct. Þ (2.1)2 + AC2 = (3.5)2
Explanation: Points taken in order are A (2, –2), Þ 4.41 + AC2 = 12.25
B (8, 4), C (4, 8) and D (–2, 2) Þ AC2 = 7.84
Since, ABCD is a rectangle, AC and BD are diagonals Þ AC = 2.8
and are equal in length. Now, AB = 2 × AC = 2 × 2.8 = 5.6 cm
Using distance formula,
14. Option (D) is correct.
AC = ( x 2 − x 1 ) 2 + ( y 2 − y1 ) 2 Explanation: Given, 3 sin q = cos q
( 4 − 2 )2 + ( 8 − ( −2 ))2 1
Þ
AC = Þ tan q =
3
Þ
AC = ( 2 )2 + (10 )2 Þ tan q = tan 30°
Þ
AC = 104 Þ q = 30°
15. Option (A) is correct.
Þ
AC = 2 26
Explanation: The formula for mean, using the
8. Option (B) is correct. ∑ fd
Explanation: Here, ÐOAP = 90° (radius is assumed mean method is x = A +
∑f
perpendicular to the tangent at the point of contact)
OA Þ x =A+d
Þ sin 30° =
OP 16. Option (A) is correct.
1 2.5 n
Þ = Explanation: Sn = ( 3n + 1)
2 OP 2
Þ OP = 5 cm Taking n =1
9. Option (A) is correct. 1
Þ S1 = ( 3 × 1 + 1)
Explanation: P(E) + P(E) = 1 2
P(E) = 57% = 0.57 Þ S1 = 2 = a1
Þ 0.57 + P(E) = 1 Therefore, the first term of A.P. is 2.

Þ P(E) = 1 – 0.57
Þ P(E) = 0.43 17. Option (C) is correct.
AB 1
10. Option (C) is correct. Explanation: Here, =
θ AC 2
Explanation: Length of arc = × 2 πr
360° 1
Þ
sin C =
θ 22 22 2
Þ ×2× ×7 =
360° 7 3 A
180°
Þ q = = 60°
3
11. Option (B) is correct.
Explanation: Since DE || BC
AD AE AE
Þ == B C
DB EC EC
Þ
sin C = sin 30°
x +1 2x + 1 Þ
ÐC = 30°
Þ
=
3 4 Þ
cos C = cos 30°
3
Þ
4(x + 1) = 3(2x + 1) Þ
cos C =
Þ
4x + 4 = 6x + 3 2
Þ
2x = 1 18. Option (D) is correct.
1 Explanation: Volume of empty space = volume of
Þ
x= cylinder – volume of cone
2
1
Þ Volume of empty space = πr 2 h − πr 2 h
12. Option (D) is correct. 3
Explanation: The outcomes when three coins are
tossed, are: HHH, HHT, HTH, THH, TTT, TTH, 2
Þ Volume of empty space = pr 2 h
THT, HTT 3
Þ Number of favourable outcomes = Outcomes
with exactly one head = 3 2
Þ Volume of empty space = × 450

3 3
Þ P(exactly one head) =
8 = 2 × 150 = 300 cm3
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19. Option (C) is correct. Proof: In DOAB ~ DOCD,

Explanation: Assertion: ( a + b )( a − b ) = a2 – b is Since, AB || DC (given)
Þ ÐOAB = ÐOCD (alternate interior angle)
rational number. Thus, assertion is true.
Reason: The product of two irrational numbers can And, ÐOBA = ÐODC (alternate interior angle)
be either rational or irrational, depending on the By AA similarity criterion, DOAB ~ DOCD.
specific numbers. Thus the reason statement is false. OA OB
By CPCT, =  Hence proved
20. Option (A) is correct. OC OD
Explanation: Since DABC ~ DPQR 23. Total number of discs = 120
Þ ÐA = ÐP
Number of favourable outcomes
Þ ÐB = ÐQ P(E) =
Number of total outcomes
Þ ÐC = ÐR
So, ÐA + ÐB + ÐC = 180° (i) Number of discs bearing a two-digit number = 90
 (Angle sum property of triangle) (from 10 to 99)
Þ 65° + ÐB + 60° = 180° 90 3
Þ P(bears a 2-digit number) = =
Þ 125° + ÐB = 180° 120 4
Þ ÐB = 180° – 125° (ii) Number of discs bearing a perfect square = 10
Þ ÐB = 55° = ÐQ (1, 4, 9, 16, 25, 36, 49, 64, 81, 100)
Thus, assertion is true. 10 1
Reason: Sum of all angles of a triangle is always 180°. Þ P(bears perfect square) = =
120 12
Thus, reason is also true and is the correct explanation
of assertion. By using this angle sum property only, cos 45°
24. (a)
we have proved that ÐB = ÐQ = 55° tan 30° + sin 60°

SECTION – B 1 1
= 2 2
21. (a) Given equation is: 4x2 – 9x + 3 = 0 =
1 3 2+3
Here, a = 4, b = –9 and c = 3 +
3 2 2 3
−b ± b 2 − 4 ac
Using quadratic formula, x = 2 3 6
2a = =
5 2 5
−( −9 ) ± ( −9 )2 − 4 × 4 × 3 OR
Þ
x=
2×4
2 tan A
(b) To verify, sin 2A = , for A = 30°
9 ± 81 − 48 1 + tan 2 A
Þ
x=
2×4
Solving LHS = sin 2A = sin 2 × 30°
9 + 33 9 − 33 = sin 60°
Þ
x= or x =
8 8
3
OR =
2
(b) Given, 3x2 – 4 3 x + 4 = 0
Solving RHS

Here, a = 3, b = – 4 3 and c = 4 1
2×
Since, D = b2 – 4ac 2 tan A 2 tan 30° 3
= = 2
Þ
2
D = (4 3 ) − 4 × 3 × 4 1 + tan 2 A 1 + tan 2 30°  1 
1+ 
Þ D = 16 × 3 – 48  3
Þ D = 48 – 48 2
Here, D = 0, thus the equation has real and equal 3 = 2×3
roots. =
1 3×4
1+
22. Given: AB || DC 3
OA OB
To prove: = 3
OC OD =
2
A B
Therefore, LHS = RHS Hence verified
O 25. By prime factorisaton:
180 = 22 × 32 × 51
140 = 22 × 51 × 71
210 = 21 × 31 × 51 × 71
D C Þ HCF (180, 140, 210) = 21 × 51 = 10
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SECTION – C 27. Perimeter of park = 100 m

2 Þ 2(length + breadth) = 100
26. (a) p(x) = 8x – 5x – 1
Let length of rectangular park be x m
−b −( −5) 5 Þ Breadth of park = (50 – x) m
Þ Sum of zeroes = a + b =
= =
a 8 8 According to question,
c ( −1) x × (50 – x) = 600
−1
And product of zeroes = ab = = = Þ 50x – x2 = 600
a 8 8 2
Þ x – 50x + 600 = 0
Now, p(x) = k{x2 – (sum of zeroes)x + (product of Þ x2 – 30x – 20x + 600 = 0
zeroes)}, where k is any real number Þ x(x – 30) – 20(x – 30) = 0
 2  2 2   2 2   Þ (x – 30)(x – 20) = 0
Þ
p(x) = k x −  +  x +  ×  
 α β  α β   Þ x = 30, 20
Therefore, when length of rectangle = 30 m, then
 2  2β + 2α  4  breadth = 20 m and when , length of rectangle = 20
Þ
p(x) = k x −  x +  m, then breadth = 30 m.
  αβ  αβ 
28. Least length that can be measured using any of the
 2  2(β + α )  4  rods an exact number of times = LCM (120, 100, 150)
Þ
p(x) = k x −  x +  Þ 120 = 23 × 31 × 51
  αβ  αβ 
100 = 22 × 52
  5  150 = 21 × 31 × 52
  2×  
8 x + 4 ÞLCM (120, 100, 150) = 23 × 52 × 31 = 600
k x 2 −  
Þ
p(x) =   −1   −1   Thus, the least length that can be measured using
  8    any of the rods an exact number of times is 600 cm.
 8  
Now, number of times each rod will be used:
 2  −10  −32  600
Þ
p(x) = k x −  x +  For 120 cm, n= =5
  ( 1)  (1)  120

Þ
p(x) = k{x2 + 10x – 32} 600
For 100 cm, n= =6
Let k =1 100
2
Thus, p(x) = x + 10x – 32 is the required polynomial. 600
For 150 cm, n= =4
OR 150
(b)  p(x) = 3x2 + x – 10 29. Area of shaded region = area of 2 sectors
Þ p(x) = 3x2 + 6x – 5x – 10 θ
Þ p(x) = 3x(x + 2) – 5(x + 2) = 2× πr 2
360 °
Þ p(x) = (3x – 5)(x + 2)
30° 22
Þ 3x – 5 = 0 or x + 2 = 0 Þ
Area = 2 × × ×7×7
5 360° 7
Þ x= or x = –2 1
3 Þ
Area = × 11 × 7
3
5
Þ
a= and b = –2 77
3 Þ
Area = cm2 = 25.67 cm2
3
5
Now, sum of zeroes = a + b = + ( −2 ) Now, perimeter of shaded region = Length of two
3 arcs + Length of 2 diameters
5 −1  θ 
= −2 = Þ Perimeter =  2 × 2 πr  + ( 2 × 2r )
3 3  360° 

−( coeffficient of x ) −b −1  30° 22 
Also, = = Þ
Perimeter =  2 × × 2 × × 7  + (4 × 7)
coefficient of x 2 a 3  360° 7 

−b 1 
So, =a+b Þ
Perimeter =  × 22  + ( 28 )
a 3 
5 −10 22
Now, product of zeroes = ab = × −2 = Þ
Perimeter = + 28
3 3 3
22 + 84
constant term c −10 Þ
Perimeter =
Also, = = 3
coefficient of x 2 a 3
106
c Þ
Perimeter = cm = 35.33 cm
So, = ab Hence verified. 3
a
viii Oswaal CBSE Question Bank Chapterwise & Topicwise, Mathematics (Basic), Class-10

tan θ cot θ Þ a + 12 = 16
30. To pove: + = sec q cosec q + 1
1 − cot θ 1 − tan θ
Þ
a =4
Solving LHS, Therefore, the A.P. is 4, 10, 16, ……
sin θ  cos θ  Now,
 sin θ 
= cos θ +   n
 cos θ   sin θ  Sn = ( 2 a + ( n − 1)d )
1−  1 −  cos θ  2
 sin θ   
29
sin θ  cos θ  Þ
Sn = ( 2 × 4 + ( 29 − 1)6 )
 sin θ  2
cos θ +  
=
 sin θ − cos θ   cos θ − sin θ  29
    Þ
Sn = ( 8 + 28 × 6 )
 sin θ   cos θ  2
sin θ sin θ cos θ cos θ 29
= × + × Þ
Sn = (176 )
cos θ sin θ − cos θ sin θ cos θ − sin θ 2
sin 2 θ cos2 θ
= cos θ(sin θ − cos θ) + sin θ × (cos θ − sin θ) Þ
Sn = 29 × 88
Þ
Sn = 2552
sin 2 θ cos2 θ OR
+
= cos θ(sin θ − cos θ) sin θ × −(sin θ − cos θ)
(b) Here, an = 5 + 2n
sin 2 θ cos2 θ So, a1 = 5 + 2(1) = 5 + 2 = 7
= cos θ(sin θ − cos θ) − sin θ(sin θ − cos θ) and a20 = 5 + 2(20) = 5 + 40 = 45
n
Sn = (a + l)
sin 2 θ × (sin θ) − cos2 θ × (cos θ) 2
= cos θ(sin θ − cos θ)sin θ
20
Þ
Sn = (7 + 45)
sin 3 θ − cos3 θ 2
= cos θ sin θ(sin θ − cos θ)
Þ
Sn = 10 × 52
Since a3 – b3 = (a – b)(a2 + b2 + ab) Þ Sn = 520
Putting a = sin q, b = cos q Now, let us check whether 52 is a term of this A.P. or
(sin θ − cos θ)(sin 2 θ + cos2 θ + cos θ sin θ) not.
= cos θ sin θ(sin θ − cos θ) So, a1 = 7
a2 = 5 + 2(2) = 5 + 4 = 9
(sin 2 θ + cos2 θ + cos θ sin θ) Þ d =9–7=2
=
cos θ sin θ So, an = a + (n – 1)d
(sin 2 θ + cos2 θ) + cos θ sin θ Þ 52 = 7 + (n – 1)2
= Þ 45 = (n – 1)2
cos θ sin θ
45
As cos2 A + sin2 A = 1 Þ =n–1
2
1 + cos θ + sin θ
= 45
cos θ sin θ Þ
+1 =n
2
1 cos θ sin θ
= + 47
cos θ sin θ cos θ sin θ Þ
n=
2
1 1 Since, n is not an integer, it proves that 52 is not a
= × +1
cos θ sin θ term of this A.P.
= sec q × cosec q + 1 SECTION – D
= 1+ sec q cosec q
= RHS Hence proved 32. (a) 2x + y = 9
31. (a) Given that a3 = 16 and a7 = a5 + 12
We know that, an = a + (n – 1)d x 4.5 0 1
Þ
a + 2d = 16 … (i) y 0 9 7
and a + 6d = a + 4d + 12 x – 2y = 2
Þ
2d = 12
Þ
d =6 x 2 0 4

Putting this value of ‘d’ in (i) y 0 –1 1

Solved Paper - 2025 ix
y-axis A
10
9 (0, 9)
F E
8 O
7 4 cm
6
B 6 cm D 10 cm C
5
and CD = CE = 10 cm (tangents from a common
4 point are equal)
3
Let AF = AE = x cm (tangents from a common
point are equal)
Area of DABC = s( s − a )( s − b )( s − c )
2 (4, 1)
1 Here, a(BC) = 16 cm,
(2, 0) (4,5,0)
x-axis b(AC) = (10 + x) cm,
x'-axis –3 –2 –1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 c(AB) = (6 + x) cm
–1 (0, –1) 16 + (10 + x ) + ( 6 + x )
Þ
s=
–2 2x+y=9 2
x–2y=2 –3 32 + 2 x
Þ
s=
2
y'-axis Þ
s = 16 + x
Therefore, the solution is (4, 1) Now, area = (16 + x )(16 + x − 16 )(16 + x − 10 − x )
(16 + x − 6 − x )
OR
(b) Case 1: Þ
Area = (16 + x )( x )( 6 )(10 )
6x
Interest earned on ` x = Þ
Area = (16 + x )60 x
100
Þ
Area = 60 x 2 + 960 x  ...(i)
5y
Interest earned on ` y = 1
100
Now, area of ΔOBC = × BC × OD
2
6x 5y
According to question: + = 1200 1
100 100 = × 16 × 4 = 32 cm2
2
Þ 6x + 5y = 120000 ...(i) 1
Case 2: Area of DOAC = × AC × OE
2
3x
Interest earned on ` x = 1
100 = × (10 + x) × 4
2
8y = 2(10 + x) cm2
Interest earned on ` y =
100 1
Area of DOAB = × AB × OF
2
3x 8y
According to question: + = 1260 1
100 100 = × (6 + x) × 4
2
Þ 3x + 8y = 126000 ...(ii)
= 2(6 + x) cm2
Multtiplying (ii) by 2 Area of DABC = 32 + 20 + 2x + 12 + 2x
Þ 6x + 16y = 252000 ...(iii) = 64 + 4x … (ii)
From (i) and (ii)
Subtracting (i) from (iii)
2
60 x + 960 x = 64 + 4x
16y – 5y = 132000
Þ 60x2 + 960x = (64 + 4x)2
Þ 11y = 132000
Þ 60x2 + 960x = 4096 + 16x2 + 512x
Þ y= 12000 2
Þ 44x + 448x – 4096 = 0
Putting this value of y in (i)
Þ 11x2 + 112x – 1024 = 0
6x + 60000 = 120000 Þ 11x2 + 176x – 64x – 1024 = 0
Þ 6x = 60000 Þ 11x(x + 16) – 64(x + 16) = 0
Þ x = 10000 Þ (x + 16) (11x – 64) = 0
So, x = ` 10000 and y = ` 12,000 64
33. (a) Here, BD = BF = 6 cm Þ x = –16,
11
(tangents from a common point are equal) x = –16 can’t be used as length cannot be negative
 x Oswaal CBSE Question Bank Chapterwise & Topicwise, Mathematics (Basic), Class-10

64 34. Here, let AB = h

so, x= A
11 30°
64 60°
Thus, AE = cm
11
30° E
B
OR
(b) A
P 9m

O 60°
C
D
B So, in DABE
AB 1 h
(i) Here, ÐAOB = 120° tan 30° = Þ =
Now, ÐOAP = 90° = ÐOBP BE 3 BE

 (radius is perpendicular at the point of contact) Þ BE = h 3
So, ÐOAP + ÐAPB + ÐOBP + ÐAOB = 360°
 (Angle sum property of quadrilateral) Here, BE = CD = h 3
Þ90° + ÐAPB + 90° + 120° = 360° Now, in DACD
Þ ÐAPB = 360° – 300° AC
tan 60° =
Þ ÐAPB = 60° CD
h+9
Now, in ΔOAP and ΔOBP Þ h 3 =
OA = OB (radius) h 3
AP = BP Þ 3h = h + 9
 (tangents from a common point are equal) Þ 2h = 9
OP = OP (common) 9
Þ h= = 4.5 m
By SSS, ΔOAP ; ΔOBP 2
60° So, height of multi-storeyed building = 9 + 4.5 = 13.5 m
By CPCT, ÐOPA = ÐOPB = = 30° Also, CD = h 3
2
(ii) Now, in ΔOAP Þ CD = 4.5 3
Þ CD = 4.5 × 1.73
OA Þ CD = 7.785 m
sin 30° =
OP So, distance between the two buildings = 7.785 m
1 10 35. Calculating mean
Þ
=
2 OP Class Class Frequency fixi
Þ
OP = 20 cm Mark (xi) (fi)
OA 15–20 17.5 12 210
Also, tan 30° =
AP 20–25 22.5 10 225
1 10 25–30 27.5 15 412.5
Þ
=
3 AP 30–35 32.5 11 357.5
Þ
AP = 10 3 cm 35–40 37.5 7 262.5
So, perimeter of DOAP = OA + OP + AP 40–45 42.5 5 212.5
Perimeter = 10 + 20 + 10 3
åfi = 60 åfixi = 1680
Perimeter = 30 + 10 3
Sfi xi
Perimeter = 10( 3 + 3 ) cm Mean, x =
Sfi
(iii) Here, PA = PB
1680
 (tangents from a common point are equal) Þ x=
Þ ÐPAB = ÐPBA 60

 (angles opposite to equal sides of a triangle are Þ x = 28
equal) Now, calculating mode
ÞÐPAB + ÐPBA + ÐAPB = 180°
Class Frequency (fi)
Þ 2ÐPAB + 60° = 180°
Þ 2ÐPAB = 120° 15–20 12
Þ ÐPAB = 60° = ÐPBA 20–25 10 = f0
Thus, DAPB is an equilateral triangle 25–30 15 = f1
Þ AB = AP = 10 3
30–35 11 = f2
Solved Paper - 2025 xi

35–40 7 In in DBRS
40–45 5 BR
cos 45° =
BS
Now, L = 25, f1 = 15, f0 = 10, f2 = 11, h = 5
f1 − f0 1 2
mode = L + ×h Þ
=
2 f1 − f0 − f2 2 BS
15 − 10 Þ
BS = 2 2 cm...(iii)
Þ
mode = 25 + ×5
30 − 10 − 11 From (ii) and (iii)
5 BQ 2 1
Þ
mode = 25 + ×5 = =
9 BS 2 2 2
25 1
Þ
mode = 25 + Þ
BQ = BS
9 2
250 OR
Þ
mode = = 27.78
9 (b) Since, BR = 2 cm and AB = 3 cm
SECTION – E BR 2 BS
Þ
= =
36. (i) Given: PQ || AC AB 3 BC
C
2
Þ
BS = BC
3
S
Here, in DBRS, BR2 + RS2 = BS2
2
Q 2 
Þ
BR2 + RS2 =  BC 
3 
4
A R P B Þ
BR2 + RS2 = BC 2 Hence proved
9 
Þ In ΔBPQ and ΔBAC
Þ ÐB = ÐB (common) 37. (i) Outer radius of bowl, R = 10.5 cm
and ÐBPQ = ÐBAC = 90° (corresponding angles) Þ Diameter = 2 × R = 21 cm = Length and breadth
by AA similarity criterion of cuboidal box
DBPQ ~ ΔBAC Height of bowl = outer radius
PQ BP BQ = r = 10.5 cm = Height of cuboidal box
Thus, = = ...(i) So, the dimensions of cuboidal box are:
AC BA BC 
l = 21 cm, b = 21 cm, h = 10.5 cm
1 (ii) TSA of cuboidal box = 2(lb + bh + hl)
(ii) Here, BP = AB
3 = 2(21 × 21 + 21 × 10.5 + 10.5 × 21)
(P and R trisect AB; given) = 2(441 + 220.5 + 220.5)
BP 1 = 2(882)
Þ
= = 1764 cm2
BA 3
2
PQ 1 (iii) (a) Capacity of bowl = pr3
Þ
=  (From (i)) 3
AC 3
2
1 = × 3.14 × 10 × 10 × 10
Þ
PQ = AC 3
3
(iii) (a) Since AB = 3 cm 2
= × 314 × 10
1 1 3
Þ
BP = AB = × 3 = 1
3 3 = 2093.33 cm3
Now, AB = AC (given) Capacity of cuboidal box = lbh
Þ ÐC = ÐB = 45° = 21 × 21 × 10.5
Now, in DBPQ = 4630.5 cm3
BP Difference in capacity = 4630.5 – 2093.33 = 2537.17 cm3
cos 45° = OR
BQ
(b) Area to be painted = CSA of bowl + area of ring
1 1 = 2pr2 + (pR2 – pr2)
Þ
=
2 BQ = 2pr2 + pR2 – pr2
= pr2 + pR2
Þ
BQ = 2 cm...(ii)
= p(r2 + R2)
Also, since P and R trisect AB = 3.14 {(10)2 + (10.5)2}
Þ BP = RP = AR = 3.14(100 + 110.25)
Þ BR = 2BP = 3.14 × 210.25
Þ BR = 2 cm = 660.185 cm2
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Putting value of k in this equation

38. (i) Distance OP = ( x 2 − x 1 ) 2 + ( y 2 − y1 ) 2
3
6 
O = (0, 0)
Þ y = 2
Þ
OP = ( 8 − 0 )2 + ( 6 − 0 )2 3
2+1
 
Þ
OP = ( 8 )2 + ( 6 )2
9
Þ y= = 3.6
Þ
OP = 64 + 36 5
2
Þ
OP = 100  
Þ OP = 10 units OR
(ii) Equation of line QS is 2x + 9y = 42 (b) By distance formula,
On y-axis, x-coordinate (abscissa) is zero. Distance between two points (x1, x2) and (y1, y2) is
\ 2(0) + 9y = 42 given by
⇒ 9y = 42 d= ( x 2 − x 1 ) 2 + ( y 2 − y1 ) 2
42 14
y= = P = (8, 6)
9 3
Q = (12, 2)
Therefore, the coordinates of the point where the
\
PQ = (12 − 8 )2 + ( 2 − 6 )2
 14 
line QS intersects y-axis are  0 ,  .
 3  Þ
PQ = ( 4 )2 + ( −4 )2
(iii) (a) Let the ratio be k : 1.
Þ
PQ = 16 + 16
Now,
 m x + m2 x1 m1 y 2 + m2 y1  Þ
PQ = 32
R=  1 2 , 
 m1 + m2 m1 + m2  Þ
PQ = 4 2 units
 k ( 8 ) + 1( 0 ) k ( 6 ) + 1( 0 )  Now, O = (0, 0)
Þ
(4.8 , y) =  , S = (–6, 6)
 k +1 k + 1 
Þ OS = ( −6 − 0 )2 + ( 6 − 0 )2
 8k 6k 
Þ (4.8 , y) =  , 
 k + 1 k + 1 
Þ OS = ( −6 )2 + ( 6 )2
On comparing, 36 + 36
Þ OS =
8k
4.8 = Þ OS = 72
k +1
Þ 4.8k + 4.8 = 8k Þ OS = 6 2
Þ 4.8 = 3.2k PQ 4 2
3 Now, =
Þ k= OS 6 2
2
2
6k =
And y= 3
k +1

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SECTION – A 3 1
Required probability = =
5. Option (D) is correct. 36 12
13
Explanation:
a= 15. Option (B) is correct.
3 1
9 13 −4 Explanation:
sin q =
d= − = 9
3 3 3
a15 = a + 14d cos q = 1 − sin 2 θ
13 −4 1 80
= + 14 × = 1− =
3 3 81 81
−43
= 4 5
3 =
9
7. Option (B) is correct.
Explanation: Let P(x) = a(x – 0)(x + 2) sin q
tan q =
= ax(x + 2) cos q
Putting a = 4 gives P(x) = 4x(x + 2) 1
13. Option (B) is correct. 9 1
Explanation: Total number of cases = 6 × 6 = 36 = =
4 5 4 5
Favourable cases = (1, 2), (2, 4), (3, 6)
Number of favourable cases = 3 9
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SECTION – B 1
=
sin θ(1 − sin 2 θ)
2
23. 144 = 24 × 3 2
180 = 22 × 3 2 × 5 1 1
=
192 = 26 × 3 1 sin 2 θ − sin 4 θ
HCF = 22 × 31 = 4 × 3 = 12 = RHS Hence proved
C 31. Let the number be x
25.
F 1 13
Given x+ =
x 6
D E
x2 + 1 13
=
x 6
A B 6x2 + 6 = 13x
2
In DCAB, using basic proportionality theorem, 6x – 13x + 6 =0
CD CE 6x2 – 9x – 4x + 6 =0
= ...(i)
DA EB 3x(2x – 3) – 2(2x – 3) =0
In DCDB, using basic proportionality theorem, (2x – 3)(3x – 2) =0
CF CE 3 2
= ...(ii) x= or
FD EB  2 3

From (i) and (ii), SECTION – D
CD CF
=
DA FD 32. A C

DA FD
= h h
CD CF
Adding 1 to both sides, 60° 30°
B x P D
DA + CD FD + CF 85 – x
⇒ = Let the height of the pole be 'h'.
CD CF
Let P be a point at a distance 'x' m from pole AB.
CA CD h
⇒
= From DABP, tan 60° =
CD CF x
⇒
CA × CF = CD2 h
⇒
DC2 = CF × AC 3 =
x
SECTION – C h= 3h  ...(i)
26. 48 = 2 × 3 4 1 h
From DCDP, tan 30° =
52 = 22 × 131 85 − x
56 = 23 × 71 1 h
=
LCM of 48, 52 and 56 = 24 × 3 × 13 × 7 = 4368 3 85 − x
They meet each other when each have covered 4368
85 – x = 3h  ...(ii)
cm
Minimum distance covered in meeting 10 times Substituting (i) in (ii)
= 4368 × 10 ⇒
85 – x = 3 × 3x
= 43680 cm ⇒
85 – x = 3x
= 436.8 m ⇒
4x = 85
 1  1  85
LHS =  1 + ⇒
x= = 21.25 m
27. 1 +  4
 tan 2 θ   cot 2 θ 
(Distance of first pole from point P)
 tan 2 θ + 1   cot 2 θ + 1 
=  2   2  Height of the pole = h = 3x
 tan θ   cot θ  = 1.73 × 21.25
1 = 36.76 m
= sec 2 θ × cosec 2 θ × × tan 2 θ Distance of point P from pole AB
tan 2 θ
= x = 21.25 m
= (1 + cot2q)(1 + tan2q) Distance of P from pole CD
= cosec2q × sec2q = 85 – x
1 = 85 – 21.25
=
sin q cos2 q
2
= 63.75 m
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34. = 43.5
Modal class = 30-45
Class fi xi f ix i
(as maximum frequency is 15)
0–15 11 7.5 82.5
L = 30, h = 15
15–30 8 22.5 180
f0 = 8, f1 = 15, f2 = 7
30–45 15 37.5 562.5
 f −f 
45–60 7 52.5 367.5 Mode = L +  1 0  × h
f − f
 1 0 2− f
60–75 10 67.5 675
75–90 9 82.5 742.5  15 − 8 
= 30 +   × 15
 30 − 8 − 7 
Sfi = 60 Sfixi = 2610
7
Sfi xi = 30 + × 15
Mean = 15
Sfi
= 30 + 7
2610
= = 37
60

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SECTION – A −10 ± 4 −10 + 4 −10 − 4
= = or
2. Option (B) is correct. 2 3 2 3 2 3
Explanation: Total number of cases = 8
−6 −14
Number of favourable cases = 7 = or
7 2 3 2 3
P(at least one head) =
8 7 3
= − 3 or −
4. Option (B) is correct. 3
Explanation: OR
A (b) a = 4, b = –4a2, c = a4 – b4
Given quadratic equation is: 4x2 – 4a2x + a4 – b4 = 0
h On comparing the above equation with ax2 + bx + c
= 0, we get
q Discriminant = b2 – 4ac
B C = (–4a2)2 – 4 × 4 × (a4 – b4)
3h = 16a4 – 16a4 + 16b4
h 1 = 16b4 > 0
tan q = =
3h 3 Discriminant > 0 and a perfect square.
Hence the roots are real, distinct and rational.
Angle of elevation, q = 30°
25. Let the corresponding side of the second triangle be x.
11. Option (D) is correct.
Explanation: Substituting the point (3, –5) in the For similar triangles, ratio of corresponding sides
equation mx – y = 11 gives will be equal to the ratio of the perimeters of the
3m + 5 = 11 corresponding triangles.
3m = 6 9 22
=
m =2 x 33

SECTION – B 9 2
=
x 3
23. (a) a= 3 , b = 10, c = 7 3
2x = 27
Given quadratic equation is: 3x 2 + 10 x + 7 3 = 0 27
x= = 13.5 cm
On comparing the above equation with ax2 + bx + c 2
= 0, we get
SECTION – C
By quadratic formula,
−b + b 2 − 4 ac 26. Given that 5 is irrational
x=
2a
Assume that 2+ 3 5 is rational.
−10 ± 10 2 − 4 × 3 × 7 3 That means there exists some rational number a such
=
2 3 that 2 + 3 5 = a.
−10 ± 16 Þ
3 5 =a–2
=
2 3
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a−2 SECTION – D
Þ
5 =
3 32.
a−2 Class Frequency xi f ix i
Since a is rational, is also rational which
3 (fi)
contradicts our assumption since 5 is irrational. 0–5 2 2.5 5
5–10 3 7.5 22.5
Hence we conclude that 2 + 3 5 is irrational.
10–15 8 12.5 100
sin θ 1 + cos θ
28. LHS = + 15–20 15 17.5 262.5
1 + cos θ sin θ
20–25 14 22.5 315
sin 2 θ + (1 + cos θ)2
= 25–30 8 27.5 220
sin θ(1 + cos θ)
åfi = 50 åfixi = 925
2 2
sin θ + 1 + 2 cos θ + cos θ Σfi xi 925
= Mean = = = 18.5
sinθ(1 + cos θ) Σfi 50
2 + 2 cos θ  f1 − f0 
= ( sin2q + cos2q = 1) Mode = L +  ×h
sin θ(1 + cos θ)  1 − f0 − f2 
2 f

2(1 + cos θ) Modal class = 15 – 20

= (as maximum frequency belongs to this class)
sin θ(1 + cos θ)
L = 15
2 f1 = 15, f0 = 8, f2 = 14
= = 2 cosec q
sin q h =5
 15 − 8 
= RHS Hence proved \ Mode = 15 +  ×5
 30 − 8 − 14 
−b 8
31. (a) Here, a+b = = 7
a 3 = 15 + ×5
8
c k
ab = = = 19.375
a 3 35. E
a2 + b2 = (a + b)2 – 2ab 200–h
60°
2 A x D
40 8 2k
=   −
9 3
  3
h h
2k 64 40 24 8
= − = =
3 9 9 9 3 30°
B x C
2k = 8 Þ k = 4
h
OR From DABC, tan 30° =

x
(b) 2x2 + 7x + 5 = 0 1 h
2 =
2x + 2x + 5x + 5 = 0 3 x
2x (x + 1) + 5(x + 1) = 0
Þ
3h  x= ...(i)
(x + 1) (2x + 5) = 0 200 − h
From DADE, tan 60° =
−5 x
x = – 1 or
2 200 − h
3 =
−5 3h
The zeroes are –1 and .
2 3h = 200 – h
4h = 200
 −5  −7 −b 200
Sum of zeroes = ( −1) +   = = h= = 50 m
 2  2 a 4
 −5  5 c x = 3h = 1.73 × 50
Product of zeroes = ( −1)   = =
 2  2 a = 86.5 m
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