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Test / Exam Name: Hii Standard: 10TH Subject: MATHEMATICS

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Questions: 120 Time: 60 Mins Marks: 120

Q 1. The number of zeroes that the polynomial f(x) = (x - 2)2 + 4 can have is: 1 Marks
a. 1
b. 2
c. 0
d. 3
Ans: b. 2
Solution:
f(x) = (x - 2)2 + 4
= x2 - 4x + 4 + 4
= x2 + 4x + 8
Here the largest exponent of the variable is 2,
∴ The number of zeroes of the given polynomial is 2.
Q 2. The total number of factors of a prime number is: 1 Marks
a. 1
b. 0
c. 2
d. 3
Ans: c. 2
Solution:
Total number of factors of a prime number is 2.
Q 3. An army contingent of 616 members is to march behind an army band of 32 members in a parade on 1 Marks
the occasion of Republic Day. The two groups are to march in the same number of the column. The maximum
number of column in which they can march is:
a. 8
b. 16
c. 12
d. 6
Ans: a. 8
Solution:
We know that maximum number of columns = HCF of (616, 32)
Applying Euclid’s division algorithm to find HCF of two numbers.
Q 4.  3 + 2 5​ is a/ an: 1 Marks
a. irrational number
b. rational number
c. integer
d. natural Number
Ans: a. irrational number
Solution:
Here, 3 is rational and 2 5​  is irrational.
We know that the sum of a rational and an irrational is an irrational number, therefore, 3 + 2 5​ is
irrational.
Q 5. Choose the correct answer from the given four options in the following questions: 1 Marks
The zeroes of the quadratic polynomial x2 + 99x + 127 are:
a. Both positive.
b. Both negative
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d. Both equal.
Ans: b. Both negative.
Solution:
Let given quadratic polynomial be p(x) = x2 + 99x + 127.
On comparing p(x) with ax2 + bx + c, we get
a = 1, b = 99 and c = 127
We know that,  x = −b± 2a b2 −4ac ​​ [by quadratic formula]
−99± (99)2 −4×1×127 ​​
= 2×1
​​
= −99± 9801−508
2
​
= −99±2 9293 ​ = −99±96.4
2
​
= −99+96.4
2
​, −99−96.4 ​
2
= −2.6
2 ,
​ −195.4 ​
2
= −13, −97.7
Hence, both zeroes of the given quadratic polynomial p(x) are negative.
Alternate answer
}, then both zeroes are negative,
a > 0 b > 0,  c > 0
In quadratic polynomial, if   or 
a < 0 b < 0,  c < 0
In given polynomial, we see that
a = 1 > 0, b = 99 > 0 and c = 127 > 0
the above condition,
So, both zeroes of the given quadratic polynomial are negative.
987 ​ will terminate after:
Q 6. The decimal expansion of 10500 1 Marks
a. 1 decimal place
b. 3 decimal places
c. None of these
d. 2 decimal places
Ans: d. 2 decimal places
Solution:
987 ​ 47 ​ 47 ​
10500 = 500 = 22 ×53
Here, in the denominator of the given fraction the highest power of prime factor 5 is 3, therefore, the
decimal expansion of the rational number  2247 ​
×53  will terminate after 3 decimal places.
Q 7. The sum and product of the zeros of a quadratic polynomial are 3 and -10 respectively. The quadratic 1 Marks
polynomial is:
a. x2 - 3x + 10
b. x2 + 3x - 10
c. x2 - 3x - 10
d. x2 + 3x + 10
Ans: c. x2 - 3x - 10
Solution:
Let α and β be the zeros of the required quadratic polynomial.
Then, we have
α + β = 3 and αβ = −10
Now, a quadratic polynomial whose zeros are α and β is given by
p(x) = x2 − (α + β)x + αβ
⇒ p(x) = x2 − (3)x + (−10)
= x2 − 3x − 10
Q 8. If the points A(x, 2), B(-3, -4) and C(7, -5) are collinear, then the value of x is: 1 Marks
A. -63
B. 63
C. 60
D. -60

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Solution:
Let A(x, 2), B(-3, -4) and C(7, -5)
Now, 
If these points ABC are collinear then they form a triangle having area equal to 0.
So,
Area of triangle ABC = 0
⇒ 12 ​{x1 ​(y2 ​− y3 ​) + x2 ​(y3 ​− y1 ​) + x3 ​(y1 ​− y2 ​)}
⇒ 12 ​{x(−4 + 5) − 3(−5 − 2) + 7(2 + 4)} = 0
⇒ x(1) + 21 + 42 = 0
⇒ x = −63
Q 9. H.C.F. of 26 and 91 is: 1 Marks
a. 13
b. 2366
c. 91
d. 182
Ans: a. 13
Solution:
Prime factors of 26 = 2 × 13
Prime factors of 91 = 7 × 13
As 13 is the only common factor.
Therefore, = HCF(26, 91) = 13
Q 10. The coordinates of the mid-point of the line segment joining the points (x1 ​, y1 ​) and (x2 ​, y2 ​) is given by: 1 Marks
x ​−y ​x ​−y ​
a. ( 1 2 1 ​ 2 2 2 ​)
​ 1 ​​y ​+y ​​
b. ( x1 +x
2
1 2)
2
x1 +y1 ​x2 ​+y2 ​​
​ ​
c. ( 2 2 )
​ ​y ​
−y ​
d. ( x1 −x
2
2 ​ 1 2 ​)
2
​ 1 ​​y ​+y ​​
Ans: b. ( x1 +x
2
1 2)
2
Solution:
​ ​ ​ ​
We know that the midpoint  formula  x1 +x 1 ​y1 +y2 ​
2 2
The coordinates of the mid-point of the line segement joining the point (x1 ​, y1 ​)and (x2 ​, y2 ​) is given by 
​ ​ ​ ​
( x1 +x 1 ​y1 +y2 ​)
2 2
Q 11. If α, β, γ  are are the zeros of the polynomial f(x) = x3 - px2 + qx - r, then  1 ​ + 1 ​ + 1 ​ = 1 Marks
αβ βγ γα
a. pr ​
b. pr ​
c. −rp​

d. − pr ​

Ans: p​
c. −r
Solution:
We have to find the value of  αβ 1 ​+ 1 ​+ 1 ​
βγ γα
Given α, β, γ  be the zeros of the polynomial f(x) = x3 - px2 + qx - r
2​
α + β + γ = −Coefficient of x
Coefficient of x3
= −(−p)1
​
=p
Constant term3 ​
α ⋅ β ⋅ γ = Coefficient of x
= −r1
​
= −r
Now we calculate the expression
1 ​ 1​ 1 ​ γ ​ α ​ β ​
αβ + βγ + γα = αβγ + αβγ + αβγ
1 ​ 1​ 1 ​ α+γ+β ​
αβ + βγ + γα = αβγ
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αβ + βγ + γα = −r
Hence, the correct choice is (c)
Q 12. 20 is written as the product of primes as: 1 Marks
a. 2 × 5
b. 2 × 2 × 3 × 5
c. 2 × 2 × 5
d. 2 × 2 × 3
Ans: c. 2 × 2 × 5
Solution:
To write a number as product of its primes, we divide it by various prime numbers 2, 3, 5, 7 etc one by
one and check by which prime numbers it is divisible with and how many times.
Q 13. If α,  β,  γ are the zeros of the polynomial x3 - 6x2 - x + 30, then (αβ + βγ + γα) =? 1 Marks
a. -1
b. 1
c. -5
d. 30
Ans: a. -1
Solution:
Since α,  β,  γ  are the zeros of x3 - 6x2 - 2x + 30, we have
αβ + βγ + γα = − ac ​
= − 11 ​ = −1
Q 14. The largest power of x in p(x) is the .......... of the polynomial: 1 Marks
a. Zero
b. Degree
c. Root
d. None of these
Ans: b. Degree
Solution:
A degree in a polynomial function is the greatest exponent of that equation. The degree of the constant
polynomial is zero.
Q 15. If α,  β are the zeros of the polynomial x2 + 6x + 2, then ( 1 ​ + 1 ​) =? 1 Marks
α β
a. 3
b. -3
c. 12
d. -12
Ans: b. -3
Solution:
Since α and β are the zeros of x2 + 6x + 2, we have
α + β = − 61 ​ = −6
αβ = 21 ​ = 2
∴α 1 ​ + 1 ​ = β+α ​
β αβ
= −62
​ = −3

Q 16. If one zero of 3x2 + 8x + k be the reciprocal of the other, then k = ? 1 Marks
a. 3
b. −3
c. 1
3
​
d. −13
​

Ans: a. 3
Solution:
1 ​ be the roots of 3x2 + 8x + k.
Let α and  α
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1 ​= k​
α× α 3
⇒1= k 3
​
⇒k=3
Q 17. Which of the following is a rational number? 1 Marks
a. 10​
b. 9​
c. 15​
d. 12​
Ans: b. 9​
solution:
2
9​ is an irrational number but because  9​= 3​ = 3 and 3 is a rational
Q 18. Very-Short-Answer Questions: 1 Marks
If a and b are relatively prime then what is their HCF?
Ans: If a and b are relatively prime, it means they have no common factor other than 1.
So, the HCF(a, b) = 1 
Q 19. The vertices of a quadrilateral are (1, 7), (4, 2), (-1, -1) and (-4, 4). The quadrilateral is a 1 Marks
a. rectangle
b. parallelogram
c. square
d. Rhombus
Ans: c. square
Solution:
Let A (1,7) B (4,2) C (-1,1) and D (-4,4) are the vertices of  quadrilateral ABCD.
∴ AB = (4 − 1)2 + (2 − 7)2 ​
= 9 + 45​= 34​ units
and BC = (−1 − 4)2 + (−1 − 2)2 ​
25 + 9​= 34 units​
and CD = (−4 + 1)2 + (4 + 1)2 ​
9 + 25​= 34 units​
and AD = (−4 − 1)2 + (4 − 7)2 ​
25 + 9​= 34 units​
and AC = (−1 − 1)2 + (−1 − 7)2 ​
= 4 + 64​
= 2 17​units
BD = (−4 − 4)2 + (4 − 2)2 ​
= 64 + 4​= 2 17​units
Q 20. A polynomial of degree n has: 1 Marks
a. One zero
b. At least n zeroes
c. At most n zeroes
d. N zeroes
Ans: c. At most n zeroes
Solution:
A polynomial of degree n has at most n zeroes because the degree of a polynomial is equal to the
zeroes of that polynomial only.
Q 21. If α, β, γ  are the zeros of the polynomial f(x) = ax3 + bx2 + cx + d, then  1 ​ + 1 ​ + 1 ​ = 1 Marks
α β γ
a. d
− b ​
c​
b. d

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c. − d
c
d. − a ​
Ans: c​
c. − d
Solution:
We have to find the value of  α 1 ​+ 1 ​+ 1 ​
β γ
Given α, β, γ  be the zeros of the polynomial f(x) = ax3 + bx2 + cx + d
We know that
Coefficient of x3 ​
αβ + βγ + γα = Coefficient of x
= ac ​
−Constant term
αβγ = Coefficient of x 3​
−d
= a ​
So
1 ​ 1 ​ 1 ​ βγ+αγ+αβ ​
α + β + γ = c ​ αβγ
1 ​ 1 ​ 1​ a ​​
α + β + γ = −d a
1 ​ + 1 ​ + 1 ​ = c ​ × ( − a ​)
α β γ a d
1 ​+ 1 ​+ 1 ​ = − c ​
α β γ d
Hence, the correct choice is (c)
Q 22. If the point (x, 4) lies on a circle whose centre is at the origin and radius is 5, then x = 1 Marks
a. ±5
b. ±3
c. 0
d. ±4
Ans: b. ±3
Solution:
Point A(x, 4) is on a circle with centre O(0, 0) and radius = 5
∴  OA = (x − 0)2 + (4 − 0)2 ​= x2 + 16​
∴   x2 + 16​= 5
Squaring both sides,
⇒  x2 + 16 = 25
⇒  x2 = 25 − 16 = 9 = (±3)2
∴  x = ±3
Q 23. The LCM of two consecutive numbers is: 1 Marks
a. Their difference
b. 0
c. Their sum
d. Their product
Ans: d. Their product
Solution:
The LCM of two consecutive numbers is their product always.
For example the LCM  of 24, 25 is equal to 24 × 25 = 600
Q 24. Point P ( a8 ​, 4) is the mid-point of the line segment joining the points A(– 5, 2) and B(4, 6). The value of 1 Marks
‘a’ is:
a. -4
b. 4
c. -8
d. -2
Ans: d. -4
 
Solution:
​ y ​
Midpoint formula = x1 ​+ x22 ​, = y1 ​+ 22 ​
X1 = -5, X2 = 4, Y1 = 2, Y2 = 6

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(−5+4) ​, (2+6) ​ = ( a ​)
2 2 8,4
( 2 ), ( 2 ) = ( 8,4 )
−1 ​ 8 ​ a ​
−1 ​, a ​, 8 ​ = 4
2 8 2
2a = −8, 4 = 4
a = −8 2
​
a = −4
Q 25. The degree of polynomial having zeroes -3 and 4 only is: 1 Marks
a. 2
b. 1
c. More than 3
d. 3
Ans: a. 2
Solution:
 
We know that:
The polynomial is:
x2 − (α + β)x + αβ
∴ The polynomial having zeroes -3 and 4.
= x2 - (-3 + 4)x + (-3)4
= x2 - (1)x - 12
= x2 - x - 12, the polynomial having degree 2.
Thus, the required "option (a) 2" is correct.
Q 26. For any positive integer a and 3, there exist unique integers q and r such that 1 Marks
a = 3q + r where r must satisfy
a. 0 < r < 3
b. 0 < r ≤ 3
c. 0 ≤ r < 3
d. 1 < r < 3
Ans: c. 0 ≤ r < 3
Solution:
Since a is a positive integer, therefore, r = 0, 1, 2  only.
So, that a = 3q, 3q+, 3q + 2.
Q 27. ABCD is a rectangle whose three vertices are B(4, 0), C(4, 3) and D(0, 3). The length of one of its 1 Marks
diagonal is:
a. 5
b. 4
c. 3
d. 25
Ans: a. 5
Solution:

The length of the diagonal BD = (4 − 0)2 + (0 − 3)2 ​

= 16 + 9​
= 5 units
Q 28. If P(-1, 1) is the mid-point of the line segment joining A(-3, b) and B(1, b + 4) then b = ? 1 Marks
a. 1
b. -1

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d. 0
Ans: b. -1
Solution:
Given that P is the mid-point of AB.
Using mid-point formula, we get
P(-1,1) = ( −3+1
2 ,
​ b+b+4 ​)
2
⇒   b+b+4
2
​= 1
⇒  2b + 4 = 2
⇒  2b = −2
⇒  b = −1
Q 29. The prime factors of 196 are 1 Marks
a. 2 × 7
b. 22 × 7
c. 2 × 72
d. 22 × 72
Ans: d. 22 × 72
Solution:
196 = 2 × 2 × 7 × 7 = 22 × 72
Q 30. If A(4, 9), B(2, 3) and C(6, 5) are the vertices of ∆ABC, then the length of median through C is: 1 Marks
a. 5 untis
b. 10​ units
c. 25 units
d. 10 units
Ans: b. 10​ units
Solution:
A(4, 9), B(2, 3) and C(6, 5) are the vertices of ∆ABC
Let median CD has been drawn C(6, 5)

∴ D is mid-point of AB
D = ( 4+2
2 , 2 )
​ 9+3 ​
∴ D(3, 6)
∴ Length of CD = (6 − 3)2 + (5 − 6)2 ​= 32 + (−1)2 ​
= 9 + 1​= 10​ units​
Q 31. The smallest number by which 27​ should be multiplied so as to get a rational number is 1 Marks
a. 27​
b. 3 3​
c. 3​
d. 3
Ans: c. 3​
Solution:
27​= 3 × 3 × 3​
= 3 3​
Out of the given choices  3​ is the only smallest number by which if we multiply  27​ we get a rational
number.
Hence, the correct choice is (c).
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Q 32. The LCM of x and 18 is 36. The HCF of x and 18 is 2. What is the number x? 1 Marks
a. 2
b. 1
c. 4
d. 3
Ans: c. 4
Solution:
We know that LCM × HCF = First number × Second number
HCF (x, 18) × LCM (x, 18) = x × 18
2 × 36 = x × 18
Q 33. If α.β, γ  are the zeros of the polynomial f(x) = ax3 + bx2 + cx + d, then α 2 + β 2 + γ 2 = 1 Marks
2
a. b a−ac
2 ​
b2 −2ac
b. ​
a
2 +2ac
c. b 2 ​
b2b−2ac ​
d. a2
2
Ans: d. b −2ac ​
a2
Solution:
We have to find the value of α 2 + β 2 + γ 2
Given α, β, γ  be the zeros of the polynomial f(x) = ax3 + bx2 + cx + d
We know that
Coefficient of x3 ​
α + β + γ = Coefficient of x
−b
= a ​
−Constant term
αβ + βγ + γα = Coefficient of x 3​
= a​c
Now
α 2 + β 2 + γ 2 = (α + β + γ)2 − 2(αβ + βγ + γα)
2
α 2 + β 2 + γ 2 = ( −b
a
​) − 2( c ​)
a
2 ​ 2c×a ​
α2 + β 2 + γ2 = b a22 − a×a
α2 + β 2 + γ2 = b a22
​ − 2ca
a2
​
2 2
α +β +γ = 2 b −2ac ​
a2 2
The value of α + β 2 + γ 2 = b −2ac
2
a2
​
Hence, the correct choice is (d)
Q 34. If one of the zeros of the cubic polynomial x3 + ax2 + bx + c is -1, then the product of the other two 1 Marks
zeros is:
a. a - b - 1
b. b - a - 1
c. 1 - a + b
d. 1 + a - b
Ans: c. 1 - a + b
​Solution:
Since -1 is a zero of the cubic polynomial x3 + ax2 + bx + c,
(-1)3 + a(-1)2 + b(-1) + c = 0
⇒ -1 + a - b + c = 0
⇒c=1-a+b
Now, product of all zeros is given by:
−1 × β × γ = −c
⇒ −βγ = −(1 − a + b)
⇒ βγ = 1 − a + b
Q 35. A quadratic polynomial whose zeroes are -3 and 6, is: 1 Marks
a. x2 − 3x + 18
b. x2 + 3x + 18

2
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6 2
d. x2 + 3x − 18
2
Ans: c. x6 ​ − x ​
2 −3
Solution:
Here α + β = −3 + 6 = 3 ​ −(−3) ​ = b ​
1= 1 a
And αβ = (−3) × 6 = −18
1
​= c​
a
on comparing we get a = 1, b = -3, c = -18
putting these values in the general from of quadratic polynomial
2 ​ = x2 ​ − x ​ − 3 [Dividing all terms by 6]
ax2 + bx + c = x −3x−18
6 6 2
Q 36.  ________ is neither prime nor composite. 1 Marks
a. 4
b. 3
c. 1
d. 2
Ans: c. 1
Solution:
1 is neither prime nor composite.
A prime is a natural number greater than 1 that has no positive divisors other than 1 and itself e.g. 5 is
prime because 1 and 5 are its only positive integers factors but 6 is composite because it has divisors 2
and 3 in addition to 1 and 6.
Q 37. A rational number can be expressed as a terminating decimal if the denominator has the factors: 1 Marks
a. 2 only
b. 2 or 5 only
c. 2 or 3 only
d. 2, 3 or 5 only
Ans: b. 2 or 5 only
Solution:
A rational number can be expressed as a terminating decimal if the denominator has the factors 2 or 5
or both. Any other factors in the denominator yield a non-terminating decimal expansion.
Q 38. The distance of P(3, 4) from the x-axis is: 1 Marks
a. 3 units
b. 4 units
c. 5 units
d. 1 units
Ans: b. 4 units
Solution:
The distance of the point P(3, 4) is given by the y-coordinate of the points P.
So, the distance = 4 units.
Q 39. The perimeter of the triangle with vertices (0, 4), (0, 0) and (3, 0) is: 1 Marks
a. (7 + 5)​
b. 5
c. 10
d. 12
Ans: d. 12
Solution:

AO = 4 units 
BO = 3 units 
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AB = 32 + 42 ​= 9 + 16​= 25​= 5 units
So, the perimeter of the tringle 
= AB + AO + BO
=5+4+3
= 12 units
Q 40. In what ratio does the y-axis divide the join of P(-4, 2) and Q(8, 3)? 1 Marks
a. 3 : 1
b. 1 : 3
c. 2 : 1
d. 1 : 2
Ans: d. 1 : 2
Solution:
Let the y-axis cut AB at the point P(0, y) in the ratio k : 1.
Then, using section formula, we get
8k−4 ​ = 0
k+1
⇒  8k − 4 = 0
⇒  k = 12 ​
So, the required ratio is  1 ​
2 : 1, that is 1 : 2.
Q 41. In Fig. 3, the area of triangle ABC (in sq. units) is: 1 Marks

A. 15
B. 10
C. 7.5
D. 2.5
Ans: C. 7.5
Area of △ABC
= 12 ​[x1 ​(y2 ​− y3 ​) + x2 ​(y2 ​− y1 ​) + x3 ​(y1 ​− y2 ​)]
= 12 ​[1(0 − 0) + (−1)(0 − 3) + 4(3 − 0)]
= 12 ​[3 + 12]
= 15 ​
2 = 7.5
Q 42. The multiplicative inverse of zero 1 Marks
a. 1
b. does not exist
c. 0
d. 10
Ans: b. does not exist
Solution:
All numbers except zero have a multiplicative inverse because we cannot multiply any number by it to
get 1.
Q 43. The point on the x-axis which is equidistant from points (-1, 0) and (5, 0) is: 1 Marks
a. (0, 2)
b. (2, 0)
c. (3, 0)
d. (0, 3)
Ans: b. (2, 0)
Solution:
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PA = (x − 1)2 ​  ...(i)
Similarly,
PB = (x − 5)2 + (0 − 0)2 ​
PB = (x − 5)2 ​  ...(ii)
From equation (i) and (ii)
PA = PB
(x + 1)2 ​= (x − 5)2 ​
squaring both the side
(x + 1)2 = (x − 5)2
x2 + 2x + 1 = x2 + 25 − 10x
10x + 2x = 25 − 1
12x = 24
x=2
Correct option (b) (2, 0).
Q 44. If the zeroes of a quadratic polynomial ax2 + bc + c, c ≠ 0 are equal, then: 1 Marks
a. C and a have opposite signs.
b. C and b have opposite signs.
c. C and a have the same sign.
d. C and b have the same sign.
Ans: c.  C and a have the same sign.
Solution:
Let the given quadratic polynomial be f(x) = ax2 + bx + c
Suppose α and β  be the zeroes of the given polynomial.
Since α and β  are equal so they will have the same sign i.e., either both are positive or both are
negative.
So, αβ > 0
But αβ = ac ​
∴   ac ​ > 0, which is possible only when both have same sign
Hence, the correct answer is option (c)
Q 45. If α, β are the zeros of the polynomial p(x) = 4x2 + 3x + 7, then  1 ​ + 1 ​ is equal to: 1 Marks
α β
7
a. 3 ​
b. −7
3
​
c. 3
7
​
d. −3
7
​

Ans: d. −3 ​
7
Solution:
Since α  and β  are the zeros of the quadratic polynomial p(x) = 4x2 + 3x + 7
coefficient of x2 ​
α + β = − coefficient of x
= −3 4
​
constant term2 ​
αβ = coefficient of x
= 74 ​
We have
=α 1 ​+ 1 ​
β

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αβ​
−3
= 47 ​ ​
4
= −3 ​ 4​
4 ×7
= −3
7
​
1 ​ + 1 ​ is  −3 ​
The value of  α β 7
Hence, the correct choice is (d).
Q 46. The mid-point of segment AB is P(0, 4). If the coordinates of B are (-2, 3), then the coordinates of A are: 1 Marks
a. (2, 5)
b. (-2, -5)
c. (2, 9)
d. (-2, 11)
Ans: a. (2, 5)
Solution:
Let the mid-point of A be (x, y).
P(0, 4) is given to be mid-point AB.
Using the mid-point formula, we get
(0, 4) = ( −2+x
2 , 2 )
​ 3+y ​

⇒  0 = −2+x ​ 3+y ​
2  and 4 = 2
⇒ -2 + x = 0 and 3 + y = 8
⇒ x = 2 and y = 5
So, the coordinates of A are (2, 5).
Q 47. The sum and product of the zeroes of the polynomial x2 - 6x + 8 are respectively: 1 Marks
a. −3 ​
2  and  − 1
b. 6 and 8
c. 3 ​
2  and 1
+3
d. 2 ​ and  − 1
Ans: b. 6 and 8
Solution:
Sum of the zeroes of the polynomial = −b ​ 6​
a = 1 =6
And product of the zeroes of the polynomial = ac ​ = 81 ​ = 8
Q 48. Choose the correct answer from the given four options in the following questions: 1 Marks
For some integer m, every even integer is of the form:
a. m.
b. m + 1.
c. 2m.
d. 2m + 1.
Ans: c. 2m
We know that, even integers are 2, 4, 6, ...
So, it can be written in the form of 2m.
where, m = Integer = Z [since, integer is represented by Z]
or m = ···, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3, ...
∴ 2m = ···, -2, 0, 2, 4, 6, ...
Alternate Answer
Let 'a' be a positive integer. On dividing 'a' by 2, let m be the quotient and be the remainder. Then, by
Euclid's divlslon algonthm, we have
a = 2m + r, where
a ≤ r < 2 i.e.,
r = 0 and r = 1.
⇒ a = 2m or a = 2m + 1
when, a = 2m for some integer m, then clearly a is even.
Q 49. The product of three consecutive positive integers is divisible by: 1 Marks
a. 6
b. 4
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d. 10
Ans: a.  6
Solution:
Let n be a positive integer,
then three consecutive positive integers are (n + 1)(n + 2)(n + 3) = n(n + 1)(n + 2) +3 (n + 1)(n + 2)
Here, the first term is divisible by 6 and the second term is also divisible by 6
Because it contains a factor 3 and one of the two consecutive integers (n + 1) or (n + 2) is even and
thus is divisible by 2.
∴, the sum of multiple of 6 is also a multiple of 6.
Q 50. n2 - 1 is divisible by 8, if n is: 1 Marks
a. An integer.
b. A natural number.
c. An odd integer.
d. An even integer.
Ans: c. An odd integer
Solution:
Let a = n2 - 1
Here n can be even or odd.
Case I: n = Even i.e., n = 2k, where k is an integer.
⇒ a = (2k)2 - 1
⇒ a = 4k2 - 1
At k = -1, 4(-1)2 -1 = 4 - 1 = 3, which is not divisible by 8.
At k = 0, a = 4(0)2 - 1 = 0 - 1 = -1, which is not divisible by 8, which is not.
Case II: n = Odd i.e., n = 2k + 1, where k is an odd integer.
⇒ a = 2k + 1
⇒ a = (2k + 1)2 - 1
⇒ a = 4k2 + 4k + 1 - 1
⇒ a = 4k2 + 4k
⇒ a = 4k(k + 1)
At k = -1, a = 4(-1)(-1 + 1) = 0 which is divisible by 8.
At k = 0, a = 4(0)(0 + 1) = 4 which is divisible by 8.
At k = 1, a = 4(1)(1 + 1) = 8 which is divisible by 8.
Hence, we can conclude from above two cases, if n is odd, then n2 - 1 is divisible by 8.
Q 51. If p1 and p2 are two odd prime numbers such that p1 > p2, then p21 ​− p22 ​ is: 1 Marks
a. An even number.
b. An odd number.
c. An odd prime number.
d. A prime number.
Ans: a. An even number.
Solution:
Let the two odd prime numbers p1 and p2 be 5 and 3.
Then,
p21 ​= 52
= 25
And
p22 ​= 32
=9
Thus,
p21 ​− p22 ​= 25 − 9
= 16
16 is even number.
Take another example, with p1 and p2 be 11 and 7.
Then,
p21 ​= 112
= 121
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p22 ​= 72
= 49
Thus,
p21 ​− p22 ​= 121 − 49
= 72
72 is even number.
Thus, we can say that p2 ​ 2​
1 − p2  is even number
In general the square of odd prime number is odd. Hence the difference of square of two prime
numbers is odd 
Hence the correct choice is (a).
Q 52. If the HCF of 210 and 55 is expressible in the form 210 × 5 + 55y, then y = 1 Marks
a. 19
b. -19
c. -29
d. 29
Ans: b. -19
Solution:
First, find the HCF of 210 and 55 by Euclid's Division Algorithm 
210 = 55 × 3 + 45
55 = 45 × 1 + 10
45 = 10 × 4 + 5
10 = 5 × 2 + 0 (zero remainder)
therefore, HCF (210, 55) = 5
Now,
∴ 5 = 210 × 5 + 55y
⇒ 5 - 1050 = 55y
⇒ -1045 = 55y
⇒ y = -19
Q 53. The coordinates of the point P dividing the line segment joining the points A(1, 3) and B(4, 6) in the 1 Marks
ratio 2 : 1 are:
a. (2, 4)
b. (3, 5)
c. (4, 2)
d. (5, 3)
Ans: b. (3, 5)
Solution:
Point P divides the line segment joining the points A(1, 3) and B(4, 6) in the ratio 2 : 1
Let coordinates of P be (x, y), then
​x2 ​+m2 x1 ​​ 2×4+1×1 ​
x = m1m 1 ​+m2
= 2+1
8+1 ​
= 3 = 3 =3 9 ​
​y ​+m2 y ​​ 2×6+1×3 ​
y = m1m 2​
1 +m2
1 =
2+1
= 12+3
3
​ = 15 ​ = 5
3
∴ Coordinates of P are (3, 5).

Q 54. If the sum of LCM and HCF of two numbers is 1260 and their LCM is 900 more than their HCF, then the 1 Marks
product of two numbers is:
a. 203400
b. 194400
c. 198400
d. 205400
Ans: b. 194400
Solution:
Given that sum of LCM and HCF = 1260
LCM + HCF = 1260 .....(1)
Let two numbers be a and b and HCF (a, b) = x
According to question:
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⇒ 900 + x + x = 1260
⇒ 2x = 1260 - 900
⇒ 2x = 360
⇒  x = 360
2
​
⇒ x = 180 ......(2)
Now, LCM × HCF = Product of two numbers
Product of two number = (x + 900)(x)
= (180 + 900)(180)
= 1080 × 180
= 194400
Q 55. The LCM and HCF of two rational numbers are equal, then the numbers must be: 1 Marks
a. Prime.
b. Co-prime.
c. Composite.
d. Equal.
Ans: d. Equal
Solution:
LCM and HCF of two rational numbers are equal. Then those must be equal.
Q 56. πis 1 Marks
a. an irrational number
b. a rational number
c. an integer
d. a natural number
Ans: a. an irrational number
Solution:
The value of π = 3.141592653589……….
∴ Value of π is not-repeating decimal number
Therefore, π is an irrational number.
Q 57. The vertices of a square are (0, -1), (2, 1), (0, 3) and (-2, 1). The side of the square is: 1 Marks
a. 2 2 units​
b. 2 units 
c. 2 units​
d. 2 3 units​
Ans: a. 2 2 units​
Solution:
Let the vertics of squre ABCD are A(0,-1),B(2,1),C(0,3) and D(-2,1)
Since all sides of a sqare are equal i,e AB=BC=CD=DA.
∴ AB = (2 − 0)2 + (1 + 1)2 ​
= 4 + 4​
= 2 2 units​
Q 58. If A(1, 3), B(-1, 2), C(2, 5) and D(x, 4) are the vertices of a || gm ABCD then the value of x is: 1 Marks
a. 3
b. 4
c. 0
d. 3
2
​

Ans: b. 4
Solution:

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So, Mis the mid-point of BD as well as AC.
1+2 ​ = x−1 ​
2 2
⇒1+2=x−1
⇒x=4
Q 59. The number of zeroes for a polynomial p(x) where graph of y = p(x) is given in Figure, is: 1 Marks
a. 3
b. 4
c. 0
d. 5

Ans: a. 3
Q 60. Let x = p ​​ be a rational number, such that the prime factorization of q is of the form 2n 5m, 1 Marks
q
where n,m are non-negative integers. Then x has a decimal expansion which terminates:
a. True
b. False
c. Neither
d. Either
Ans: a. True
Solution:
The form of q is 2n × 5m
q can be 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 40....
Any integer divided by these numbers will always give a terminating decimal number.
Q 61. The distance of the point (-3, 4) from x-axis is: 1 Marks
a. 3
b. -3
c. 4
d. 5
Ans: c. 4
Solution:
The distance of the point P(-3, 4) from the x-axis
= Y-coordinate of the point 
= 4 units
Q 62. If A(-6, 7) and B(-1, -5) are two given points then the distance 2AB is: 1 Marks
a. 13
b. 26
c. 169
d. 238
Ans: b. 26
Solution:
A(-6, 7) and B(-1, -5) are two given points.
Using the distance formula, we get
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= 2 (5)2 + (−12)2 ​
= 2 25 + 144​
= 2 169​
= 2 × 13
= 26
Q 63.  If HCF (72, 120) = 24, then LCM (72, 120) is 1 Marks
a. 240
b. 360
c. 1728
d. 2880
Ans: b. 360
Solution:
Using the result, HCF × LCM = product of two natural numbers
⇒ LCM(72, 120) = 72×120
24
​ = 360

Q 64. The length of a line segment joining A(2, -3) and B is 10 units. If the abscissa of B is 10 units, then its 1 Marks
ordinates can be,
a. 3 or -9
b. -3 or 9
c. 6 or 27
d. -6 or -27
Ans: a. 3 or -9
Solution:
It is given that distance between P(2, -3) and Q(10, y) is 10.
In general, the distance between A(x1, y1) and B(x2, y2) is given by,
AB2 = (x2 - x1)2 + (y2 - y1)2
So,
102 = (10 - 2)2 + (y + 3)2
On further simplification,
(y + 3)2 = 36
y = −3 ± 6
= -9, 3
y = -9, 3
Q 65. If the points (k, 2k), (3k, 3k) and (3, 1) are collinear, then k: 1 Marks
a. 1
3
​
b. −1
3
​
c. 2
3
​
d. −2
3
​

Ans: b. −1 ​
3
Solution:
We have three collinear points A(k, 2k), B(3k, 3k) and C(3, 1).
In general if A(x1, y1), B(x2, y2), C(x3, y3) are collinear then, area of the triangle is 0.
1 ​[x ​(y ​− y ​) + x ​(y ​− y ​) + x ​(y ​− y ​)] = 0
2 1 2 3 2 3 1 3 1 2
So,
k(3k - 1) + 3k(1 - 2k) + 3(2k - 3k) = 0
So,
-3k2 - k = 0
Take out the common terms,
-k(3k + 1) = 0
Therefore,
k = − 13 ​​
Q 66. If a = (22 × 33 × 54) and b = (23 × 32 × 5), then HCF (a, b) = ? 1 Marks

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b. 180
c. 360
d. 540
Ans: b. 180
Solution:
a = 22 × 33 × 54
b = 23 × 32 × 5
HCF(a, b) = 22 × 32 × 5 = 180
Q 67. If f(x) = ax2 + bx + c has no real zeros and a + b + c = 0, then: 1 Marks
a. c = 0
b. c > 0
c. c < 0
d. None of these.
Ans: c. c < 0
Solution:
If f(x) = ax2 + bx + c has no real zeros and a + b + c < 0 then c < 0
Hence, the correct choice is (c)
Q 68. If the HCF of 65 and 117 is expressible in the form 65m - 117, then the value of m is: 1 Marks
a. 4
b. 2
c. 1
d. 3
Ans: b. 2
Solution:
Use Euclid's algorithm to find the HCF of 65 and 117.
By Euclid's algorithm,
b = aq + r, 0 ≤ r < a
⇒ 117 = 65 × 1 + 32
⇒ 65 = 52 × 1 + 13
⇒ 52 = 13 × 4 + 0
∴ HCF (65, 117) = 13
It is given that HCF (65, 117) = 65m - 117.
⇒ 65m - 117 = 13
⇒ 65m = 130
⇒m=2
Hence, the correct option is option B.
Q 69. The decimal expansion of the rational number  2233 ​
×5  will terminate after: 1 Marks
a. One decimal place.
b. Two decimal places.
c. Three decimal places.
d. More than 3 decimal places.
Ans: b. Two decimal places.
Solution:
33 ​
22 ×5
Multiply and divide the expansion by 5
33×5 ​ 165 ​
22 ×52 = 102 = 1.65
Hence, the decimal expansion of the rational number  2333 ​
×5 will terminate after two decimal places.
Q 70. If the polynomial f(x) = ax3 + bx - c is divisible by the polynomial g(x) = x2 + bx + c, then ab = 1 Marks
a. b
b. 2b
c. 2b2
d. -2b
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Solution:
We have to find the value of ab
Given f(x) = ax3 + bx - c is divisible by the polynomial g(x) = x2 + bx + c

We must have
bx - acx + ab2x + abc - c = 0, for all x
x(b - ac + ab2) + c(ab - 1) = 0 .....(1)
c(ab - 1) = 0
Since c ≠ 0, so
ab - 1 = 0
⇒ ab = 1
Now in the equation (1) the condition is true for all x. So put x = 1 and also we have ab = 1
Therefore we have
b - ac + ab2 = 0
b + ab2 - ac = 0
b(1 + ab) - ac = 0
Substituting a = b 1 ​ and ab = 1 we get,
b(1 + 1) − b 1 ​× c = 0
2b − b 1 ​× c = 0
−b1 ​ × c = −2b
c = 2b × b 1
​
Hence, the correct alternative is (c)
Q 71. What is the HCF of smallest prime number and the smallest composite number? 1 Marks
Ans: Smallest prime number is 2
Smallest composite number is 4
Therefore HCF is 2.
Q 72. 3.27 is: 1 Marks
a. An integer.
b. A rational number.
c. A natural number.
d. An irrational number.
Ans: b. A rational number.
Solution:
3.27 is a rational number.
Q 73. If the point P(2, 4) lies on a circle, whose centre is C(5, 8), then the radius of the circle is: 1 Marks
a. 25 units
b. 5 units
c. 4 units
d. 8 units
Ans: b. 5 units
Solution:
The point P(2, 4) is on the circle and C(5, 8) is its centre
Hence PC will be Radius of circle.
∴ PC2 = (2 − 5)2 + (4 − 8)2
PC = 9 + 16​
= 2​5 = 5 units
 
Q 74. The area of a triangle with vertices A(5, 0), B (8, 0) and C(8, 4) in square units is: 1 Marks
a. 20
b. 12

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d. 16
Ans: c. 6sq. units
Solution:
The given points are A (5,0), B (8, 0) and C (8, 4).
∴ (x1 =5, y1 = 0),+ (x2 = 8, y2 = 0) and (x2 =8, y2 = 4)
The area of the triangle 
= 12 ​∣x1 ​(y2 ​− y3 ​) + x2 ​(y3 ​− y1 ​) + x3 ​(y1 ​− y2 ​)∣
= 12 ​∣5(0 − 4) + 8(4 − 0) + 8(0)∣
= 12 ​∣ − 20 + 32 + 0
= 12 ​ × 12
= 6sq. units
Q 75. If the area of the triangle formed by the points (x, 2x), (-2, 6) and (3, 1) is 5 square units, then x = 1 Marks
a. 2
3
​
b. 3
5
​
c. 2
d. 5
Ans: c. 2
Solution:
Area of triangle whose vertices are (x, 2x), (-2, 6) and (3, 1)
= 12 ​[x1 ​(y2 ​− y3 ​) + x2 ​(y3 ​− y1 ​) + x3 ​(y1 ​− y2 ​)]
= 12 ​[x(6 − 1) + (−2)(1 − 2x) + 3(2x − 6)]
= 12 ​[5x − 2 + 4x + 6x − 18]
= 12 ​[15x − 20]
∵ Area = 5sq. units
∴   12 ​(15x − 20) = 5
⇒  15x − 20 = 10
⇒  15x = 10 + 20 = 30
⇒  x = 30 ​
15 = 2
∴  x = 2
Q 76. If zeros of the polynomial f(x) = x3 - 3px2 + qx - r are in A.P., then: 1 Marks
a. 2p3 = pq - r
b. 2p3 = pq + r
c. p3 = pq - r
d. None of these.
Ans: a. 2p3 = pq - r
Solution:
Let a - d, a, a + d be the zeros of the polynomial f(x) = x3 - 3px2 + qx - r then
2
Sum of zeros = −Coefficient of x
Coefficient of x3
​
−(−3p) ​
(a − d) + a + (a + d) = 1
a − d + a + a + d = 3p
3a = 3p
a = 33 ​p
a=p
Since a is a zero of the polynomial f(x)
Therefore,
f(a) = 0
a3 - 3pa2 + qa - r = 0
Substituting a = p we get
p3 - 3p(p)2 + q × p - r = 0
p3 - 3p3 + qp - r = 0
-2p3 + qp - r = 0
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Hence, the correct choice is (a)
Q 77. If two numbers do not have common factor (other than 1), then they are called: 1 Marks
a. Composite numbers
b. prime numbers
c. twin primes
d. co-prime numbers
Ans: d. co-prime numbers
Solution:
If two numbers do not have a common factor (other than 1), then they are called co-primer numbers.
We know that two numbers are co-prime if their common factor (greatest common divisor) is 1. e.g.
co-prime of 12 are 11, 13.
Q 78. If the points A(1, 2), O(0, 0) and C(a, b) are collinear then: 1 Marks
a. a = b
b. a = mb
c. 2a = b
d. a + b = 0
Ans: c.  2a = b
Solution:
The given points are A (1,2) O(0,0) and C(a, b) are collinear.
∴ (x1 ​= 1, y1 ​= 2), (x2 ​= 0, y2 ​= 0) and (x1 ​= a, y1 ​= b)
The given points are collinear.
⇒ x1 ​(y2 ​− y3 ​) + x2 ​(y3 ​− y1 ​) + x3 ​(y1 ​− y2 ​) = 0
⇒ 1(0 − b) + 0 + a(2 − 0) = 0
⇒ −b + 2a = 0
⇒ 2a = b 
Q 79. The distance between the points (a cos θ + b sin θ, 0) and (0, a sin θ − b cos θ) is: 1 Marks
a. a2 + b2
b. a + b
c. a2 − b2
d. a2 + b2 ​
Ans: d. a2 + b2 ​
Solution:
We have to find the distance between A(a cos θ + b sin θ, 0) and B(0, a sin θ − b cos θ).
In general, the distance between A(x1, y1) and B(x2, y2) is given by,
AB = (x2 ​− x1 ​)2 + (y2 ​− y1 ​)2 ​
So,
= (a cos θ + b sin θ)2 + (−a sin θ + b cos θ)2 ​
= a2 cos2 θ + b2 sin2 θ + 2ab sin θ cos θ + a2 sin2 θ + b2 cos2 θ − 2ab sin θ cos θ​
AB = (a cos θ + b sin θ − 0)2 + (0 − a sin θ + b cos θ)2 ​
= a2 (sin2 θ + cos2 θ) + b2 (sin2 θ + cos2 θ)​
But according to the trigonometric identity,
sin2 θ + cos2 θ = 1
Therefore,
AB = a2 + b2 ​
Q 80. The distance between the points (cos θ, sin θ) and (sin θ, − cos θ) is: 1 Marks
a. 3​
b. 2​
c. 2
d. 1
Ans: b. 2​
Solution:
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In general, the distance between A(x1, y1) and B(x2, y2) is given by,
AB = (x2 ​− x1 ​)2 + (y2 ​− y1 ​)2 ​
So,
AB = (sin θ − cos θ)2 + (− cos θ − sin θ)2 ​
= 2(sin2 θ + cos2 θ)​
But according to the trigonometric identity,
sin2 θ + cos2 θ = 1
Therefore,
AB = 2​
Q 81. Choose the correct answer from the given four options in the following questions: 1 Marks
If one of the zeroes of the cubic polynomial x3 + ax2 + bx + c is –1, then the product of the other two zeroes
is:
a. b – a + 1.
b. b – a – 1.
c. a – b + 1.
d. a – b – 1.
Ans: a. b - a + 1.
Solution:
Let p(x) = x3 + ax2 + bx + c
Let a, p and y be the zeroes of the given cubic polynomial p(x).
∴  α = −1  [given]
and p(-1) = 0
⇒ (-1)3 + a(-1)2 + b(-1) + c = 0
⇒ -1 + a - b + c = 0
⇒ c = 1 - a + b .....(i)
We know that,
Product of all zeroes = (−1)3 Coefficient of x
Constant term3 ​ = − c ​
1
αβγ = −c
⇒  (−1)βγ = −c  [ ∴  α = −1]
⇒  βγ = c
⇒  βγ = 1 a + b  [From Eq. (i)]
Hecne, product of the other two roots is 1 - a + b.
Alternate Answer
Since, -1 is one of the zeroes of the cubic polynomial f(x) = x2 + ax2 + bx + c i.e., (x + 1) is a factor
of f(x),
Now, using division algorithm,

⇒ x2 + ax2 + bx + c = (x + 1) x {x2 + (a - 1)x + (a - a + 1)> + (c - b + a - 1)

⇒ x2 + ax2 + bx + (b - a + 1) = (x + 1){x2 + (a - 1)x + (b - a + 1)
Let a and p be the other two zeroes of the given polynomial, then
-Constant term3 ​
Product of zeroes = (−1)α.β = Coefficient of x
−(b−a+1) ​
⇒  −α.β = 1
⇒  αβ = −a + b + 1
Hence, the required product of other two roots is (-a + b + 1).
Q 82. The point where the medians of a triangle meet is called the ________ of the triangle: 1 Marks
a. circumcentre
b. None of these
c. centroid
d. orthocentre

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Solution:
The point where three medians of a triangle meet is called the centroid of the triangle. It is the centre
of gravity of the triangle. It divides the median in the ratio 2 :1
​ 2 ​​ −2+4 ​ 2 ​
∴ x = x1 +x
2 = 2 = 2 =1
y1 ​+y2 ​​ 3−5 ​ −2 ​
and y = 2 = 2 = 2 = −1
Therefore the coordinates of mid point C are (1, -1)
Q 83. If the point P (6, 2) divides the line segment joining A (6, 5) and B (4, y) in the ratio 3 : 1, then the 1 Marks
value of y is. 
a. (2, 0)
b. (0, 2)
c. (3, 0)
d. (2, 2)
Ans: a. (2, 0)
Solution:
As the point is on x-axis the y-coordinate is zero i.e. P = (x, 0)
Now, Point P is equidistant from A(-1, 0) and B(5, 0) so distance is same.
i.e. AP = PB
Applying distance formula,
d = (x2 ​− x1 ​)2 + (y2 ​− y1 ​)2 ​
(x − (−1))2 + (0 − 0)2 ​= d = (5 − x)2 + (0 − 0))2 ​
x+1=5−x
2x = 4
x=2
Therefore, the point is P = (2, 0).
Q 84. If  241 ​ = m241 n ​, Then: 1 Marks
4000 2 ×5
a. m = 4 and n = 5
b. m = 3 and n = 2
c. m = 5 and n = 3
d. m = 2 and n = 5
Ans: c. m = 5 and n = 3
Solution:
241 ​ 241 ​
4000 = 2m ×5m
⇒ 25241 ​ 241 ​
×53 = 2m ×5n
Comparing the denominators of both fractions, we have m = 5 and n = 3
Q 85. (2 + 2​) is: 1 Marks
a. An integer.
b. A rational number.
c. An irrational number.
d. None of these.
Ans: c. An irrational number.
Solution:
An irrational number is a number that is non-terminating and non-repeating.
Now, 2 is a rational number and  2​ is an irrational number.
Sum of a rational number and an irrational number is irrational.
Hence, (2 + 2​) is an irrational number.

Q 86. The distance between the points (m, - n) and (-m, n) is: 1 Marks
a. m2 + n2 ​
b. m + n
c. 2 m2 + n2 ​
d. 2m2 + n2 ​
Ans: c. 2 m2 + n2 ​
Solution:
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d = (x2 ​− x1 )​ 2 + (y2 ​− y1 ​)2 ​
d = (−m − m)2 + (n − (-n))2 ​
= (−2m)2 + (2n)2 ​
= 4m2 + 4n2 ​
= 4(m2 + n2 )​
d = 2 m2 + n2 ​
Q 87. If α,  β be the zero of the polynomial 2x2 + 5x + k such that α 2 + β 2 + γ 2 = 21 ​ then k = ? 1 Marks
4
a. 3
b. -3
c. -2
d. 2
Ans: d. 2
Solution:
Since α and β are the zeros of 2x2 + 5x + k, we have
α + β = − 52 ​ and αβ = k 2
​
Now, α 2 + β 2 + αβ = 4 ​ 21
⇒ (α + β)2 − αβ = 21 4
​
2
⇒ ( −5
2 ) −2 = 4
​ k ​ 21 ​

⇒ 25 ​ k ​ 21 ​
4 −2 = 4
⇒k ​ 25 ​ 21 ​
2 = 4 − 4 =1
⇒k=2
Q 88. The point which lies on the perpendicular bisector of the line segment joining the points A(-2, – 5) and 1 Marks
B(2, 5) is:
a. (0, 0)
b. (0, 2)
c. (2, 0)
d. (-2, 0)
Ans: a. (0, 0)
Solution:
We know that, the perpendicular bisector of the any line segment divides the^jjpe segment into two
equal parts i.e., the perpendicular bisector of the line segment always passes through the mid-point of
the line segment. Mid-point of the line segment joining the points A (-2, -5) and S(2, 5)
= ( −2+2
2 , 2 ) = (0, 0)
​ −5+5 ​

[ Since, mid-point of any line segment which passes throught the points (x1, y1) and (x2, y2) =
​ 2 ​​ y ​+y ​​
( x1 +x
2 ,
1 2 )]
2
Hence, (0, 0) is the required point lies on the perpendicular bisector of the lines segment.
Q 89. A polynomial of degree .......... is called a cubic polynomial: 1 Marks
a. 3
b. 0
c. 1
d. 2
Ans: a. 3
Solution:
A polynomial of degree 3 is called a cubic polynomial.
A univariate cubic polynomial has the form f(x) = a3x3 + a2x2 + a1x + a 0.
An equation involving a cubic polynomial is called a cubic equation.
Q 90. A quadratic polynomial whose product and sum of zeroes are  1 ​ and  2​ respectively is: 1 Marks
3
a. 3x2 + x  − 3 2​x
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d. 3x2 − 3 2​x + 1
Ans: d. 3x2 − 3 2​x + 1
Solution:
​ ​ ​
 Given: α + β = 12 ​ = (−1 2) ​ = (−33 2) ​ 
 And αβ = ac ​ = 1 ​ ​
3  on comparing, we get a = 3, b =  − 3 2, c = 1
Putting these values in the general form of a quadratic polynomial ax2 + bx + c, we have
3x2 − 3 2​+ 1
Q 91. The difference between two distinct irrational numbers is always 1 Marks
a. both rational and irrational number
b. a rational number
c. none of these
d. an irrational number
Ans: a. both rational and irrational number
Solution:
The difference between two distinct irrational numbers can be either a rational number or an irrational
number.
e.g difference between pi and  (π - 3) is equal to 3 which is rational
2​ and 2​+ 1 both are irrational but their difference is 1 which is rational
​
similarly, 2 and ​
3 are irrational and their differnce( 3​− 2) is also irrational
​

Q 92. The point on the x-axis which is equidistant from the points (2, -5) and (-2, 9) is 1 Marks
a. (0, – 7)
b. (0, 7)
c. (7, 0)
d. (-7, 0)
Ans: d. (-7, 0)
Solution:
Let A(2, - 5) and B(-2, 9)
Since the point is on x-axis C (x, 0)
∴ AC2 = BC2
2
⇒ (2-x) + (−5 − 0)2 = (−2 − x)2 + (9 − 0)2
⇒ 4 + x2 − 4x + 25 = 4 + x2 + 4x + 81
⇒ −8x = 56
⇒ x = −7
Therefore, the point on x-axis is (-7, 0)
Q 93. The zeroes of a polynomial x2 + 5x - 24 are: 1 Marks
a. Both negative.
b. One positive and one negative.
c. Both positive.
d. Both equal.
Ans: b. One positive and one negative.
Solution:
x2 + 5x - 24
= x2 + 8x - 3x - 24
= x (x + 8) - 3 (x + 8) = 0
= (x + 8) (x - 3) = 0
= x + 8 = 0 or x - 3 = 0
⇒ x = -8 or x = 3
Q 94. If the point C(k, 4) divides the join of the points A(2, 6) and B(5, 1) in the ratio 2 : 3 then the value of k 1 Marks
is:
a. 16
b. 28
5
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5
​
8
d. 5 ​
Ans: c. 16
5
​
Solution:
By Section Formula,
The x-coordinate of C = 2(5)+3(2)
2+3
​
⇒ k = 16
5
​

Q 95. The coordinates of the point P dividing the line segment joining the points A(1, 3) and B(4, 6) in the 1 Marks
ratio 2 : 1 are:
A. (2, 4)
B. (3, 5)
C. (4, 2)
D. (5, 3)
Ans: B. (3, 5)
​Solution:
Point P divides line segment AB internally in the ratio 2 : 1
By internal division formula:
​ ​
2 ​+nx1 ​​, ny2 +ny1 ​)
P = ( mxm+n m+n
P = ( 2×4+1×1
2+1 ,
​ 2×6+1×3 ​)
2+1
P=( 3 , 3 )
8+1 ​ 12+3 ​
P = (3, 5)
Q 96. The zeroes of the quadratic polynomial x2 + 9x + 20 are: 1 Marks
a. 4 and -5
b. 4 and +5
c. -4 and 5
d. 4 and 5
Ans: a. 4 and -5
Solution:
(x2 + 9x + 20) = 0 Splitting the middle term, we get
x2 + 5x + 4x + 20 = 0
= (x + 5) + 4 (x + 5) = 0
= (x + 5) (x + 4) = 0
∵ x + 5 = 0 and x + 4 = 0
⇒ x = -5 and x = -4
Q 97. The sum of exponents of prime factors in the prime-factorisation of 196 is: 1 Marks
a. 3
b. 4
c. 5
d. 2
Ans: b. 4
Solution:
196 = 2 × 2 × 7 × 7
= 22 × 77
= 2 + 2 (exponent is the power of a number)
=4
Q 98. The area of the triangle formed by (a, b + c), (b, c + a) and (c, a + b) is: 1 Marks
a. a + b + c
b. abc
c. (a + b + c)2
d. 0
Ans: d. 0
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Vertices of a triangle are (a, b + c), (b, c + a) and (c, a + b)
Area of △ = 1 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​
2 [x1 (y2 − y3 ) + x2 (y3 − y1 ) + x3 (y1 − y2 )]
1 ​
= 2 [a(c + a − a − b) + b(a + b − b − c) + c(b + c − c − a)]
= 12 ​[a(c − b) + b(a − c) + c(b − a)]
= 12 ​[ac − ab + ab − bc + bc − ac]
= 12 ​ × 0 = 0
Q 99. If the centroid of the triangle formed by the points (a, b), (b, c) and (c, a) is at the origin, then a3 + b3 1 Marks

+ c3 =
a. abc
b. 0
c. a + b + c
d. 3abc
Ans: d. 3abc
Solution:
Centroid of the triangle formed by the points (a, b), (b, c) and (c, a) is origin (0, 0).
∴   a+b+c
3
​= 0
⇒ a + b + c = 0
∴ a3 + b3 + c3 = 3abc
∵ a + b + c = 0
Hence a3 + b3 + c3 = 3abc
Q 100. The maximum number of zeroes that a polynomial of degree 3 can have is: 1 Marks
a. One
b. Three
c. Zero
d. Two
Ans: b. Three
Solution:
The maximum number of zeroes that a polynomial of degree 3 can have is three because the number
of zeroes of a polynomial is equals to the degree of that polynomial.
Q 101. If  5​ and − 5​ are two zeroes of the polynomial x3 + 3x2 - 5x - 15, then its third zero is: 1 Marks
a. 3
b. -3
c. 5
d. -5
Ans: b. -3
Solution:
Let α = 5​ and β = − 5​ be the given zeros and γ  be the third zero of the polynomial x3 + 3x2 - 5x -
15 Then,
2
By using α + β + γ = −Coefficient of x
Coefficient of x3
​
α + β + γ = −3
1
​
α + β + γ = −3
Substituting α = 5​ and β = − 5​ in α + β + γ = −3
We get
5​− 5​+ γ = −3
γ = −3
Hence, the correct choice is (b)
Q 102. If A and B are the points (-6, 7) and (-1, -5) respectively, then the distance 2AB is equal to 1 Marks
a. 20 units
b. 15 units
c. 26 units

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Ans: c. 26 units
Solution:
2AB = 2 (−1 + 6)2 + (−5 − 7)2 ​
= 2 25 + 144​
= 2 169​
=26 units
Q 103. Given that one of the zeroes of the cubic polynomial ax3 + bx2 + cx + d is zero then the product of 1 Marks
the other two zeroes is:
a. −ba
​
b. −ca
​
c. ac ​
d. ba
​

Ans: c. c ​
a
Solution:
Let α, β, γ  are the zeroes of the given polynomial.
given: α = 0
To find βγ Since, αβ + βγ + γα = ac ​
∴ 0 × β + βγ + γ × 0 = ac ​ ⇒ βγ = ac ​
Q 104. If the product of zeros of the polynomial f(x) = ax3 - 6x2 + 11x - 6 is 4, then a =? 1 Marks
a. − 32 ​
b. 2
3
​
c. − 23 ​
d. 3
2
​

Ans: d. 3 ​
2
Solution:
Since α  and β  are the zeroes of quadratic polynomial f(x) = ax3 - 6x2 + 11x - 6 
Constant term2 ​
αβ = Coefficient of x
So we have 
4 = ( −6 ​
a )
4 = 6a ​
a = 32 ​
∴ value of a is  3 2
​

Q 105. A quadratic polynomial, the sum of whose zeroes is 0 and one zero is 3, is: 1 Marks
a. x2 - 9
b. x2 + 9
c. x2 + 3
d. x2 - 3
Ans: a. x2 - 9
Solution:
Since α  and β  are the zeros of the quadratic polynomials such that
0=α+β
If one of zero is 3 then
α+β =0
3+β =0
β =0−3
β = −3
Substituting β = −3 in α + β = 0 we get
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Let S and P denote the sum and product of the zeros of the polynomial respectively then
S=α+β
S=0
p = αβ
p = 3 × −3
p = −9
Hence, the required polynomials is
= (x2 − Sx + p)
= (x2 − 0x − 9)
= x2 − 9
Hence, the correct choice is (a)
Q 106. What should be added to the polynomial x2 - 5x + 4, so that 3 is the zero of the resulting polynomial? 1 Marks
a. 1
b. 2
c. 4
d. 5
Ans: b. 2
Solution:
If x = α  is a zero of a polynomial then x − α is a factor of f(x)
Since 3 is the zero of the polynomial f(x) = x2 - 5x + 4,
Therefore x - 3 is a factor of f(x)
Now, we divide f(x) = x2 - 5x + 4 by (x - 3) we get

Therefore we should add 2 to the given polynomial

Hence, the correct choice is (b)
Q 107. If α, β are the zeros of the polynomial f(x) = x2 - p(x + 1) - c such that (α + 1)(β + 1) = 0, then c = 1 Marks
a. 1
b. 0
c. -1
d. 2
Ans: a. 1
Solution:
Since α  and β  are the zeros of quadratic polynomial
f(x) = x2 − p(x + 1) − c
f(x) = x2 − px − p − c
α + β = −Coefficient of x
Coefficient of x2
​
= −( −p1 )
​
=p
−Constant term
αβ = Coefficient of x 2​
−p−c
= 1 ​
= −p − c
We have
0 = (α + 1)(β + 1)
0 = αβ + (α + β) + 1
0 = −p − c + p + 1
0 = −c + 1
c=1
Hence, the correct alternative is (a)

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Q 108. The distance of the point (4, 7) from the y-axis is: 1 Marks
a. 4
b. 7
c. 11
d. 65​
Ans: a. 4
​Solution:
The distance of the point (4, 7) from y-axis means B(0, y) where y = 7
AB = (0, −4)2 + (7 − 7)2 ​
= (−4)2 + (0)2 ​= 16 + 0​
= 16​= 4
Q 109. A quadratic polynomial whose zeros are  3 ​ and  −1 ​ is: 1 Marks
5 2
a. 10x2 + x + 3
b. 10x2 + x - 3
c. 10x2 - x + 3
d. 10x2 - x - 3
Ans: d. 10x2 - x - 3
Solution:
Let α and β be the zeros of the required quadratic polynomial.
Then, we have
α + β = 35 ​ + ( − 12)
​

= 6−5 ​
10 = 10
1​
αβ = 35 ​ × ( − 12 ) = − 10
​ 3​
Now, a quadratic polynomial whose zeros are α and β is given by
p(x) = x2 − (α + β)x + αβ
⇒ p(x) = x2 − ( 101 ​)x + ( − 3 ​)
10
2 1 ​ 3 ​ 2
= x − 10 x − 10  or 10x − x − 3
Q 110. The coordinates of the point which divides the join of (-6, 10) and (3, -8) in the ratio 2 : 7 is: 1 Marks
a. (-4, 6)
b. (-1, 3)
c. (1, -3)
d. (4, -6)
Ans: a. (-4, 6)
Solution:
Given (x1 ​, y1 ​) = (−6, 10), (x2 ​, y2 ​) = (−3, 8)
and m1 ​: m2 ​= 2 : 7
​x2 ​+m2 x1 ​​
= m1m
1 ​+m2
2×3+7×(−6) ​ = 6−42 ​ = −36 ​ − 4
2+7 9 9
​x2 ​+m2 x1 ​​2×(−8)+7×10 ​ −16+70 ​ 54 ​
And Y = m1m ​
1 +m2 2+7 = 9 = 9 =0
Therefore, the required coordinates are (-4, 6)
Q 111. The area of △ABC with vertices A(3, 0), B(7, 0) and C(8, 4) is: 1 Marks
a. 14 sq.units
b. 28 sq.units
c. 8 sq.units
d. 6 sq.units
Ans: c. 8 sq.units
Solution:
The given points are A (3, 0), B (7, 0) and C (8, 4).
∴ (x1 ​= 3, y1 ​= 0), (x2 ​= 7, y2 ​= 0)and (x1 ​= 8, y3 ​= 4)
Area of △ABC
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 = 12 ​ ∣ x1 ​(y2 ​− y3 ​) + x2 ​(y3 ​− y1 ​) + x3 ​(y1 ​− y2 ​) ∣
= 12 ​ ∣ 3(0 − 4) − 7(4 − 0) + 8(0 − 0) ∣
= 12 ​ ∣ −12 + 28 ∣
= 12 ​ ∣ 16 ∣
= 8 sq.units
Q 112. The distance of the point P(-6, 8) from the origin is: 1 Marks
a. 8
b. 2 7​
c. 6
d. 10
Ans: d. 10
Solution:
The distance of the point P(-6, 8) from the orgin (0, 0)
= (−6)2 + 82 ​
= 36 + 36​
= 100​
= 10 units
Q 113. The decimal expansion of the number  14753 ​ will terminate after: 1 Marks
1250
a. One decimal place.
b. Two decimal places.
c. Three decimal places.
d. Four decimal places.
Ans: d. Four decimal places.
Solution:
The prime factorisation of the denominator is 2 × 52
Since 4 > 1,
The decimal expansion will terminate after 4 decimal places.
Q 114. The points A(-1, 0), B(3, 1), C(2, 2) and D(-2, 1) are the vertices of a: 1 Marks
a. Rectangle.
b. Rhombus.
c. Square.
d. Parallelogram.
Ans: d. Parallelogram.
Solution:
Given the points A(-1,0)),B(3,1) C(2,2) and  D(-2,1)
∴ AB = (3 + 1)2 + (1 − 0)2 ​= 16 + 1​= 17 units​
BC = (2 − 3)2 + (2 − 1)2 ​= 1 + 1​= 2 units​
CD = (−2−)2 + (1 − 2)2 ​= 16 + 1​= 17 units​
AD = (−2 + 1)2 + (1 − 0)2 ​= 1 + 1​= 2 units​
Therefore the opposite sides of the given.fig are equal
The diagnonal AC= (2 + 1)2 + (2 − 0)2 ​= 9 + 4​= 13 units​ 
and diagonal BD= (2 − 3)2 + (1 − 1)2 ​= 1 + 1​= 1 units​
Therefore diagonal AC and BD are not equal.
Since opposite sides of the given fig.are equal and both diagonal are not equal.
Therefore the given figure (Quadrilaterial) is a parallelogram.
Q 115. The perimeter of a triangle with vertices (0, 4), (0, 0) and (3, 0) is: 1 Marks
a. 15 units
b. 10 units
c. 12 units
d. 9 units
Ans: c. 12 units
Solution:
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∴ Perimeter of triangle ABC = AB + BC + AC
= (0 − 02 ) + (0 − 4)2 + (0 − 3)2 + (0 − 0) + (0 − 3)2 + (4 − 0)2 ​
= (0 + 16) + 9 + 0​+ 9 + 16​
= 16 + 9​+ 25​
= 4 + 3 + 5 = 12 units
Q 116. The zeroes of the polynomial x2 – 3x – m (m + 3) are: 1 Marks
a. m, m + 3
b. –m, m + 3
c. m, – (m + 3)
d. –m, – (m + 3)
Ans: b. –m, m + 3
Solution:
Given: equation x2 - 3x - m(m + 3) = 0,  
where m is a constant
To find the roots of the equation
The given equation is of form ax2 + bx + c = 0
∴ a = 1, b = -3, c = -m(m + 3)
We know the roots of the equation can be find out using the formula,
x = −b± 2a b2 −4ac ​​
Substituting the values of a, b, c, we get  
−(−3)± (−3)2 −4(1)(−m(m+3) ​​
x= 2
2 +12m ​​
⇒ x = 3± 9+4m 2
3±(2m+3) ​
⇒x= 2
or x = 3+(2m+3)
2
​, x = 3−(2m+3) ​
2
⇒ x = m + 3, x = -m are the required roots of the equation.
Q 117. The common difference of an AP, whose nth term is a = (3n + 7), is: 1 Marks
n
a. 3
b. 7
c. 10
d. 6
Ans: a. 3
Solution:
an​= 3n + 7
a1​= 3 × 1 + 7 = 10
a2​= 3 × 2 + 7 = 13
d = a2 ​- a1
d = 13 - 10
d=3
common difference = 3
Q 118. LCM of (23 × 3 × 5) and (24 × 5 × 7) is: 1 Marks
a. 40
b. 560
c. 1120
d. 1680
Ans: d. 1680
Solution:
(23 × 3 × 5) and (24 × 5 × 7)
LCM = 24 × 3 × 5 × 7 = 1680
Q 119. If the HCF of 65 and 117 is expressible in the form 65m – 117, then the value of m is: 1 Marks
a. 4.
b. 2.
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d. 3.
Ans: b. 2
By Euclid's division algorithm,
b = aq + r, 0 ≤ r < a [∵ dividend = divisor × quotient + remainder]
⇒ 117 = 65 × 1 + 52
⇒ 65 = 52 × 1 + 13
∴ HCF (65, 117) = 13 .....(i)
Also, given that, HCF (65, 117) = 65m - 117 .....(ii)
From Eqs. (i) and (ii),
65m - 117=13
65m = 130
m = 2.
Q 120. If the coordinates of one end of a diameter of a circle are (2, 3) and the coordinates of its centre are 1 Marks
(-2, 5), then the coordinates of the other end of the diameter are:
a. (0, 4)
b. (6, – 7)
c. ( – 6, 7)
d. (0, 8)
Ans: c. ( – 6, 7)
Solution:
Let the coordinates of the other end be B(x2 ​, y2 ​).(x2 ​, y2 ​).
One end of the diameter is A (2, 3) and the centre is O(−2, 5).(−2, 5).
Since the centre is midpoint of the diameter of the circle.
\(\therefore\text{x}=\frac{\text{x}_1+\text{x_2}}{2}\)
⇒ −2 = 2+x 2 ​​
2
⇒ x2 ​= −6
⇒ −2 = 2+x 2 ​​
2
\(\text{And y}=\frac{\text{y}_1+\text{y_2}}{2}\)
3+y ​
⇒ 5 = 2 2​
⇒ y2 ​= 7
Therefore, the cordinates of the diameter are (-6, 7).

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