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CLASS X (2020-21)
MATHEMATICS BASIC(241)
SAMPLE PAPER-2

Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 80

General Instructions :
1. This question paper contains two parts A and B.
2. Both Part A and Part B have internal choices.
Part–A :
1. It consists of two sections- I and II.
2. Section I has 16 questions. Internal choice is provided in 5 questions.
3. Section II has four case study-based questions. Each case study has 5 case-based sub-parts. An examinee is to
attempt any 4 out of 5 sub-parts.
Part–B :
1. Question no. 21 to 26 are very short answer type questions of 2 mark each.
2. Question no. 27 to 33 are short answer type questions of 3 marks each.
3. Question no. 34 to 36 are long answer type questions of 5 marks each.
4. Internal choice is provided in 2 questions of 2 marks, 2 questions of 3 marks and 1 question of 5 marks.

Part - A
Section - I
1. Find the HCF and the LCM of 12, 21, 15.


Ans : [Board 2020 Delhi Standard]

We have 12 = 2 # 2 # 3
21 = 3 # 7
15 = 3 # 5
HCF(12, 21, 15) = 3
LCM (12, 21, 15) = 2 # 2 # 3 # 5 # 7 = 420
2. The graph of a polynomial is shown in Figure. What
is the number of its zeroes? The pair of both equations are parallel to x -axis and
we know that parallel lines never intersects. So, there
is no solution of these lines.
4. What are the real roots of the equation
x2/3 + x1/3 − 2 = 0 ?


Ans :

We have x2/3 + x1/3 − 2 = 0

Substituting x1/3 = y we obtain,
y2 + y − 2 = 0
^y − 1h ^y + 2h = 0 & y = 1 or y =− 2


Ans : [Board 2020 Delhi Basic] Thus x1/3 = 1 & x = ^1 h3 = 1
Since, the graph cuts the x -axis at 3 points, the or x1/3 =− 2 & x = ^− 2h3 =− 8
number of zeroes of polynomial p (x) is 3. Hence, the real roots of the given equations are 1, - 8 .
3. The pair of equations y = 0 and y =− 7 has no 5. The n th term of an AP is (7 - 4n), then what is its
solution. Justify. common difference?


Ans :

Ans : [Board 2020 Delhi Basic]
The given pair of equations are We have an = 7 − 4n
y = 0 y =− 7 Putting n = 1, a1 = 7 − 4 = 3
Putting n = 2 , a2 = 7 − 8 =− 1
Common difference d = a2 − a1 =− 1 − 3 =− 4

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o 8. If tan (A + B) = 3 and tan (A − B) = 1 , A > B ,

In an AP, if the common difference d =− 4 , and the then the value of A is ......... . 3
seventh term a7 is 4, then find the first term.

Ans : [Board 2020 Delhi Basic]


Ans : [Board 2018]

We have d =− 4 We have tan (A + B) = 3

and a7 = 4 = tan 60c

Now an = a + (n − 1) d Hence, A + B = 60c ...(1)
a7 = a + (7 − 1) d
Again, tan (A - B) = 1
4 = a + (7 − 1) (− 4) 3
4 = a − 24 & a = 4 + 24 = 28 = tan 30c

First term of the AP is 28. A - B = 30c ...(2)
6. TABC is isosceles with AC = BC . If AB = 2AC , 2 2 Adding equation (1) and (2) we get
then find the measure of +C . 2A = 90c & A = 45c


Ans : [Board 2020 Delhi Basic] 9. The .......... is the line drawn from the eye of an observer
2 2 to the point in the object viewed by the observer.
We have AB = 2AC


Ans :
AB2 = AC2 + AC2
line of sight
AB2 = BC2 + AC2 ( BC = AC )
It satisfies the Pythagoras theorem. Thus according 10. In figure, TABC is circumscribing a circle,
to converse of Pythagoras theorem, TABC is a right the length of BC is ................... cm.
angle triangle and +C = 90c.

7. Find the point on the x -axis which is equidistant

from the points A (- 2, 3) and B (5, 4) ?


Ans :


Ans : [Board 2020 Delhi Standard]
Let P (x, 0) be a point on x -axis such that,
Since AP and AR are tangents to the circle from
AP = BP
external point A, we have
AP 2 = BP 2
AP = AR = 4 cm
(x + 2) 2 + (0 − 3) 2 = (x − 5) 2 + (0 + 4) 2 Similarly, PB and BQ are tangents.
x2 + 4x + 4 + 9 = x2 − 10x + 25 + 16 Therefore BP = BQ = 3 cm
14x = 28 Now, CR = AC − AR
x =2 = 11 − 4 = 7 cm
Hence required point is (2, 0). Similarly, CR and CQ are tangents.


o Therefore CR = CQ = 7 cm
If three points (0, 0), (3, 3 ) and (3, λ) form an Now, BC = BQ + CQ = 3 + 7 = 10 cm
equilateral triangle, then what is the value of λ ? Hence, the length of BC is 10 cm.


Ans :

o
Let the given points are A (0, 0), B (3, 3 ) If the angle between two radii of a circle is 130c, then
and C (3, λ) . what is the angle between the tangents at the end
Since, TABC is an equilateral triangle, points of radii at their point of intersection ?
therefore

Ans : [Board Term-2 2012]
AB = AC
Sum of the angles between radii and between
(3 − 0) 2 + ( 3 − 0) 2 = (3 − 0) 2 + (λ − 0) 2 intersection point of tangent is always 180c.
9 + 3 = 9 + λ2 Thus angle at the point of intersection of
tangents
λ2 = 3 & λ = ! 3
= 180c − 130c = 50c

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11. In drawing a triangle, if AB = 3 cm, BC = 2 cm and 30c and 60c, then find the height of the tower.
AC = 6 cm. What is the possibility that a triangle

Ans : [Board Term-2 2014]
cannot be drawn.
Let the height of tower be h . As per given in question


Ans : [Board Term-2 2014] we have drawn figure below.
When AB + BC 1 AC triangle cannot be
drawn.
Here 3 cm + 2 cm 1 6 cm . Hence TABC can
not be drawn.
12. Find the ratio of volumes of two cones with same radii.


Ans :
1 π r 2 h : 1 πr 2 h
3 1 1 3 2 2
1 πr 2 h : 1 πr 2 h (r = r )
3 1 1 3 1 2 1 2

h1 : h2
13. The median of a set of 9 distinct observations is 20.5. If
each of the largest 4 observation of the set is increased h = tan 30c
From TABD,
by 2, then what is the median of the new set? a


Ans :
h = a# 1 = a ...(1)
3 3
Since, n =9
From TABC , h = tan 60c
median term = b 9 + 1 l = 5 th item.
th
then, b
2
Now, last four observations are increased by 2, h = b# 3 =b 3 ...(2)
but median is 5th observation, which is remaining From (1) we get a = 3h
unchanged. Hence there will be no change in median.
From (2) get b = h


o 3
If the coordinates of the point of intersection of less Thus a#b = 3h# h
than ogive and more than ogive is (13.5, 20), then find 3
the value of median. ab = h2


Ans : h = ab
The abscissa of point of intersection gives the Hence, the height of the tower is ab .
median of the data. So, median is 13.5. 16. The circumference of the edge of a hemisphere bowl
14. If a card is selected from a deck of 52 cards, then find is 132 cm. When π is taken as 227 , find the capacity of
the probability of its being a red face card? the bowl in cm3.


Ans :

Ans : [Board Term-2 2012]
In a deck of 52 cards, there are 12 face cards i.e., 6 red Let r be the radius of bowl, then circumference of
and 6 black cards. bowl,
n (S) = 52 2πr = 132
n (E) = 6 r = 132 # 7 = 21 cm
2 # 22
So, probability of getting a red face card,
n (E) Capacity i.e volume of the bowl,
P (E) = = 6 = 3 2 πr 3 = 2 22 21 21 21
n (S) 52 26
3 3# 7 # # #


o
= 19404 cm3

A card is drawn from a deck of 52 cards. The event E
is that card is not an ace of hearts. Find the number
of outcomes favourable to E . Section II


Ans : Case study-based questions are compulsory. Attempt
In a deck of 52 cards, there are 13 cards of heart and any 4 sub parts from each question. Each question
1 is ace of heart. carries 1 mark.
Hence, the number of outcomes favourable 17. John and Priya went for a small picnic. After having
n (E) = 52 − 1 = 51 their lunch Priya insisted to travel in a motor boat.
15. If the angles of elevation of the top of a tower The speed of the motor boat was 20 km/hr. Priya being
from two points distant a and b ^a 2 b h from its foot a Mathematics student wanted to know the speed of
and in the same straight line from it are respectively the current. So she noted the time for upstream and
downstream.

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Time take to cover distance 15 km will be 30 minutes.

Thus (c) is correct option.
18. The law of reflection states that when a ray of light
reflects off a surface, the angle of incidence is equal to
the angle of reflection.

She found that for covering the distance of 15 km the

boat took 1 hour more for upstream than downstream.
(i) Let speed of the current be x km/hr. then speed
of the motorboat in upstream will be
(a) 20 km/hr (b) (20 + x) km/hr
(c) (20 - x) km/hr (d) 2 km/hr
(ii) What is the relation between speed distance and Ramesh places a mirror on level ground to determine
time? the height of a pole (with traffic light fired on it). He
(a) speed = (distance )/time stands at a certain distance so that he can see the top
(b) distance = (speed )/time of the pole reflected from the mirror. Ramesh’s
(c) time = speed # distance eye level is 1.5 m above the ground. The
distance of Ramesh and the pole from the
(d) none of these
mirror are 1.8 m and 6 m respectively.
(iii) Which is the correct quadratic equation for the
speed of the current ?
(a) x2 + 30x − 200 = 0
(b) x2 + 20x − 400 = 0
(c) x2 + 30x − 400 = 0
(d) x2 − 20x − 400 = 0
(iv) What is the speed of current ?
(a) 20 km/hour (b) 10 km/hour
(c) 15 km/hour (d) 25 km/hour
(i) Which criterion of similarity is applicable to
(v) How much time boat took in downstream ? similar triangles?
(a) 90 minute (b) 15 minute (a) SSA (b) ASA
(c) 30 minute (d) 45 minute (c) SSS (d) AA


Ans :
(ii) What is the height of the pole?
(i) In this case speed of the motorboat in upstream (a) 6 metres (b) 8 metres
will be (20 - x) km/hr. (c) 5 metres (d) 4 metres
Thus (c) is correct option.
(ii) distance = (speed )/time (iii) If angle of incidence is i , which of the following is
Thus (b) is correct option. correct relation?
(iii) As per question, (a) tan i = 56 (b) tan i = 56
15 = 15 + 1 (c) tan i = 53 (d) tan i = 53
20 - x 20 + x
15 (20 + x) = 15 (20 − x) + (20 − x) (20 + x) (iv) Now Ramesh move behind such that distance
between pole and Ramesh is 13 meters. He place
15x =− 15x + (202 − x2) mirror between him and pole to see the reflection
30x =− x2 + 400 of light in right position. What is the distance
x2 + 30x − 400 = 0 between mirror and Ramesh ?
Thus (c) is correct option. (a) 7 metres (b) 3 metres
(c) 5 metres (d) 4 metres
(iv) We have x2 + 30x − 400 = 0
x2 + 40x − 10x − 400 = 0 (v) What is the distance between mirror and pole?
(a) 9 metres (b) 8 metres
x (x + 40) − 10x (x + 40) = 0
(c) 12 metres (d) 10 metres
(x + 40) (x − 10) = 0


Ans :
x = 10, − 40
(i) Since angle of incidence and angle of reflection are
Here x = 10 is only possible. the same, we draw the figure as given below.
Thus (b) is correct option.
(v) In downstream speed of boat
= 20 + 10 = 30 km/hr

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19. A barn is an agricultural building usually on farms and

used for various purposes. A barn refers to structures
that house livestock, including cattle and horses, as
well as equipment and fodder, and often grain.

Now +AMB = +CMD

Ramkaran want to build a barn at his farm. He has
Also, +ABM = +CDM = 90c made a design for it which is shown above. Here roof
So, by AA similarity criterion, is arc of a circle of radius r at centre O .
TAMB + TCDM (i) What is the value of radius of arc ?
Thus (d) is correct option. (a) 4 3m
(ii) As TABM + TCDM we obtain, (b) 4 2m
AB = BM (c) 4 3m
CD DM
(d) 2 2m
AB = 5
1.8 1.5 (ii) What is the curved width of roof ?
(a) 2π 3 m (b) 4π 2 m
AB = 6 # 1.5 = 5 m
1.8 (c) 2π 2 m (d) 4π 3 m
Thus, the height of the pole is 5 metres.
(iii) What is area of cross section of barn ?
(a) 8 ^6 + π h m2 (b) 4 ^6 + π h m2
Thus (c) is correct option.
(iii) From the geometry of diagram we have
(c) 8 ^3 + π h m 2
(d) 4 ^3 + π h m2
+MCD = i
MD (iv) If the length of the barn is 12 meters, what is the
tan +MCD = CD curved surface area of roof?
1.8 6 (a) 32 2 π m2 (b) 16 2 π m2
tan i = 1.5 = 5 (c) 48 2 π m2 (d) 24 2 π m2
Thus (b) is correct option. (v) What is the storage capacity of barn ?
(iv) On the basis of given information we have drawn (a) 48 ^6 + π h m3 (b) 48 ^6 + π h m3
(c) 96 ^6 + π h m3 (d) 96 ^3 + π h m3
the figure as follows:

Ans :
(i) We redraw the cross section of barn as shown
below.

Once again due to AA similarity criterion,

TAMB + TCDM In right triangle TAFO ,
5 = 1.5 AO = AF2 + FO2
13 - x x
= 42 + 42 = 4 2 m
1 = 0.3 Thus AO = 4 2 which is also radius of curved arc.
13 - x x Thus (b) is correct option.
x = 3.9 − 0.3x (ii) In right angle triangle TAFO is also isosceles
triangle
1.3x = 3.9
Thus, +FAO = +FOA = 45c
& x=3
Thus (b) is correct option. Similarly, +FOC = 45c
(v) Distance between mirror and pole, Thus +AOC = +AOF + +FOC
= 13 − x = 13 − 3 = 10 m
= 45c + 45c = 90c

Thus (d) is correct option.

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(iii) What is the lower limit of model class ?

Curved width 2πrθ = 2π # 4 2 # 90c
360c 360c (a) 20 (b) 40
= 2π 2 m (c) 35 (d) 45
Thus (c) is correct option. (iv) What is the model value of students per teacher ?
(iii) Area of cross section (a) 35.25 (b) 36.25
= Area of AECD +
(c) 37.25 (d) 39.25
+ Area of section ABCO (v) What is the mean value of students per teacher ?
- Area of triangle ACO (a) 35.625 (b) 36.250
π ^4 2 h # 90c 1 (c) 38.500 (d) 39.275
2

= 8#8+
− #4#8
360c 2

Ans :
= 64 + 8π − 16
(i) We prepare following cumulative frequency table
= 48 + 8π = 8 ^6 + π h to find median class.
Thus (a) is correct option.
Students per teacher Number of School c.f
(iv) Curved surface area of roof
20-25 5 5
= 2π 2 # 12

25-30 15 20
= 24 2 π m2
Thus (d) is correct option. 30-35 25 45
(v) Storage capacity of barn, 35-40 30 75
= Cross section area # Length

40-45 15 90
= 8 ^6 + π h # 12

45-50 10 100
= 96 ^6 + π h m3
Thus (c) is correct option. N = 100

20. Student-teacher ratio expresses the relationship

between the number of students enrolled in a school We have N = 100 ; N = 50
2
and the number teachers employed by the school. Cumulative frequency just greater than N2 is 75 and
Student-teacher ratio is important for a number of the corresponding class is 35-40. Thus median class is
reasons. It can be used as a tool to measure teacher 35-40 and upper limit is 40.
workload as well as the allocation of resources. A low Thus (b) is correct option.
student-teacher ratio indicates the burden on a single −F
Md = l + d
f n
N
2
teacher of teaching multiple students as well as the (ii) Median, h
lack of time that each student gets.
= 35 + 50 − 45 # 5
30
= 35 + 5 = 215 = 35.83
6 6
Thus (c) is correct option.
(iii) Class 35-40 has the maximum frequency 30,
therefore this is model class. Lower limit of this class
A survey was conducted in the 100 secondary school is 35.
of Rajasthan and following frequency distribution Thus (c) is correct option.
table was prepared (iv) Here, l = 35 , f1 = 30 , f0 = 25 , f2 = 15 and h = 5
f1 − f0
Students per teacher Number of School Mode, Mo = l + h d 2f − f − f n
1 0 2
20-25 5 30 − 25
= 35 + 5
60 − 25 − 15 #
25-30 15
30-35 25 = 35 + 5 # 5
20
35-40 30 = 35 + 1.25 = 36.25
Thus (b) is correct option.
40-45 15
(v) Now 3Md = Mo + 2M
45-50 10 3 # 215 = 36.25 + 2M
6
(i) What is the upper limit of median class ? 2 # 215 = 4 # 36.25 + 8M
(a) 25 (b) 40
430 = 145 + 8M
(c) 35 (d) 35
8M = 430 − 145 = 285
(ii) What is the median value of students per teacher?
285
(a) 25.67 (b) 37.67 M = 8 = 35.625
(c) 35.83 (d) 39.67 Thus (a) is correct option.

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Part - B Since P lies on y axis, therefore x = 0 , which gives

5−k = 0 & k = 5
All questions are compulsory. In case of internal k+1
choices, attempt anyone. Hence required ratio is 5: 1,
21. Find HCF and LCM of 404 and 96 and verify that − 4 ^5 h − 6 − 13
Now y = =
HCF # LCM = Product of the two given numbers. 6 3


Ans : [Board 2018] Hence point on y -axis is ^0, - 133 h .
We have 404 = 2 # 2 # 101 24. Find cosec 30º and cos 60º geometrically.


Ans : [Board Term-1 2015]
= 22 # 101

96 = 2 # 2 # 2 # 2 # 2 # 3 Let a triangle ABC with each side equal to 2a as
shown below.
= 25 # 3
HCF(404, 96) = 22 = 4
LCM(404, 96) = 101 # 25 # 3 = 9696
HCF # LCM = 4 # 9696 = 38784
Also, 404 # 96 = 38784
Hence, HCF # LCM = Product of 404 and 96
22. Find whether the lines represented by 2x + y = 3 and
4x + 2y = 6 are parallel, coincident or intersecting.


Ans : [Board Term-1 2016, MV98HN3]
Here a1 = 2, b1 = 1, c1 =− 3 and a1 = 4, b2 = 2, c2 = − 6
If a1 = b1 = c1
a2 b2 c2 In 3 ABC , +A = +B = +C = 60º
Now we draw AD perpendicular to BC , then
then the lines are parallel.
2 =1=3 TBDA b TCDA
Clearly
4 2 6 BD = CD
Hence lines are coincident.
+BAD = CAD = 30º by CPCT
23. Find a relation between x and y such that the point
P ^x, y h is equidistant from the points A ^- 5, 3h and AD =
3a
B ^7, 2h . In TBDA, cosec 30º = AB = 2a = 2
BD a


Ans : [Board Term-2 SQP 2016]
Let P ^x, y h is equidistant from A ^- 5, 3h and B ^7, 2h, and cos 60º = BD = a = 1
AB 2a 2
then we have


o
AP = BP
^x + 5h2 + ^y − 3h2 = ^x − 7h2 + ^y − 2h2 If 4 cos θ = 11 sin θ, find the value of 11 cos θ − 7 sin θ .
11 cos θ + 7 sin θ
^x + 5h2 + ^y − 3h2 = ^x − 7h2 + ^y − 2h2

Ans : [Board Term-1 2012]
10x + 25 − 6y + 9 =− 14x + 49 − 4y + 4
We have 4 cos θ = 11 sin θ
24x + 34 = 2y + 53
or, cos θ = 11 sin θ
24x - 2y = 19 4
Thus 24x - 2y - 19 = 0 is the required relation. 11 # 114 sin θ − 7 sin θ
Now 11 cos θ − 7 sin θ =


o 11 cos θ + 7 sin θ 11 # 114 sin θ + 7 sin θ
Find the ratio in which y -axis divides the line segment sin θ ^ 121
4 − 7h
=

joining the points A ^5, - 6h and B ^- 1, - 4h . Also find sin θ ^ 4 + 7h
121

the co-ordinates of the point of division.

= 121 − 28 = 93



Ans : [Delhi Set I, II, III, 2016] 121 + 28 149
Let y -axis be divides the line-segment joining 25. A kite is flying at a height of 90 m above the ground.
A ^5, - 6h and B ^- 1, - 4h at the point P ^x, y h in the The string attached to the kite is temporarily tied to
ratio AP : PB = k : 1 a point on the ground. The inclination of the string
Now, the coordinates of point of division P, with the ground is 60c. Find the length of the string
k ^− 1h + 1 ^5 h k ^− 4h + 1 ^− 6h assuming that there is no slack in the string.
(x, y) = e , o

Ans : [Board Term-2 2011, 2014]
k+1 k+1
As per given in question we have drawn figure below.
= b − k + 5 , − 4k − 6 l

k+1 k+1

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Here a1 = 2m − 1, b1 = 3, c1 =− 5
3x + ^n − 1h y − 2 = 0 ...(2)
Here a2 = 3, b2 = ^n − 1h, c2 =− 2
For a pair of linear equations to have infinite number
of solutions,
a1 = b1 = c1
a2 b2 c2
2m - 1 = 3 = 5
3 n−1 2
or 2 ^2m - 1h = 15 and 5 ^n − 1h = 6
In right TABC , we have Hence, m = 17 , n = 11
4 5
sin 60c = AB
AC 29. Find the 20th term of an AP whose 3rd term is 7 and
the seventh term exceeds three times the 3rd term by
3 = 90
2 x 2. Also find its nth term ^an h .


Ans : [Board Term-2 2012]
x = 90 # 2 = 180 = 3 # 60
3 3 3 Let the first term be a , common difference be d and
n th term be an .
= 60 3 = 60 # 1.732

We have a3 = a + 2d = 7 (1)
Hence length of string is 103.92 m.
a7 = 3a3 + 2
26. Median of a data is 52.5 and its mean is 54, use
empirical relationship between three measure of a + 6d = 3 # 7 + 2 = 23 (2)
central tendency to find its mode. Solving (1) and (2) we have


Ans : [Board Term-1 2012] 4d = 16 & d = 4
Median Md = 52.5 a + 8 = 7 & a =− 1
and mean M = 54 a20 = a + 19d = − 1 + 19 # 4 = 75
Now 3Md = Mo + 2M an = a + ^n − 1h d
3 # 52.5 = Mo + 2 # 54 = − 1 + 4n − 4

Mode Mo = 157.5 − 108 = 49.5 = 4n − 5.

27. Prove that 2 +5 3 is an irrational number, given that Hence nth term is 4n - 5 .
3 is an irrational number. [3]

o


Ans : [Board 2019 Delhi]
If 7 term of an AP is 1 and 9th term is 1 , find 63rd
th

Assume that 2 +5 3 is a rational number. Therefore, we 9 7

term.
can write it in the form of qp where p and q are co-

Ans : [Board Term-2 Delhi 2014]
prime integers and q ! 0 .
Let the first term be a , common difference be d and
2+ 3 = p n th term be an .
5 q
5p We have a7 = 1 & a + 6d = 1 (1)
2+ 3 = 9 9
q
5p a9 = 1 & a + 8d = 1 (2)
3 = −2 7 7
q
Subtracting equation (1) from (2) we get
5p − 2q
3 =
q 2d = 1 − 1 = 2 & d = 1
7 9 63 63
Since, p and q are co-prime integers, then 5p -q 2q is a Substituting the value of d in (2) we get
rational number. But this contradicts the fact that
3 is an irrational number. So, our assumption is a+8# 1 = 1
63 7
wrong. Therefore 2 +5 3 is an irrational number.
a =1− 8
28. Determine the values of m and n so that the following 7 63
system of linear equation have infinite number of
solutions : = 9−8 = 1

63 63
^2m − 1h x + 3y − 5 = 0 a63 = a + (63 − 1) d
Thus
3x + ^n − 1h y − 2 = 0
= 1 + 62 # 1 = 1 + 62


Ans : [Board Term-1 2013, VKH6FFC; 2011, Set-66 63 63 63

We have ^2m − 1h x + 3y − 5 = 0 ...(1) = 63 = 1

Hence, a63 = 1.
63

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30. Find the co-ordinate of a point P on the line segment

joining A ^1, 2h and B ^6, 7h such that AP = 25 AB .
Section D


Ans : [Board Term-2 OD 2015] 31. Draw a line segment AB of length 7 cm. Taking A as
As per question, line diagram is shown below. centre, draw a circle of radius 3 cm and taking B as
centre, draw another circle of radius 2 cm. Construct
tangents to each circle from the centre of the other
circle.


Ans : [Board 2020 Delhi Standard]
Steps of construction :
1. Draw a line segment AB of length 7 cm.
We have AP = 2 AB & AP: PB = 2: 3 2. Draw a circle with A as centre and radius 3 cm.
5 3. Draw another circle with B as centre and radius
Section formula : 2 cm.
my2 + nx1 4. Draw another circle taking AB as diameter circle,
x = mx2 + nx1 and y =
m+n m+n which intersects first two circles at P and Q , R
Applying section formula we get and S .
5. Join B to P , B to Q A to R and A to S .
x = 2 # 6 + 3 # 1 = 12 + 3 = 3 Hence, BP , BQ , AR and AS are the required
2+3 5
tangents.
and y = 2 # 7 + 3 # 2 = 14 + 6 = 4
2+3 5
Thus P ^x, y h = ^3, 4h


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The co-ordinates of the vertices of TABC are A ^7, 2h,
B ^9, 10h and C ^1, 4h . If E and F are the mid-points
of AB and AC respectively, prove that EF = 12 BC .


Ans : [Board Term-2 2015]
Let the mid-points of AB and AC be E ^x1, y1h and
F ^x2, y2h . As per question, triangle is shown below.

32. A solid is in the shape of a cone mounted on a

hemisphere of same base radius. If the curved surface
areas of the hemispherical part and the conical part
are equal, then find the ratio of the radius and the
height of the conical part.


Ans : [Board 2020 OD Standard]
Let ABC be a cone, which is mounted on a hemisphere.

Co-ordinates of point E ,

^x1, y1h = b 2 , 2 l = ^8, 6h

9 + 7 10 + 2

Co-ordinates of point F ,

^x2, y2h = b 2 , 2 l = ^4, 3h

7+1 2+4

^8 − 4h2 + ^6 − 3h2
Length, EF =
= 42 + 32

= 5 units
...(1)
We have OC = OD = r
^9 − 1h2 + ^10 − 4h2
Length BC = Curved surface area of the hemispherical part
= 82 + 62

= 1 (4πr2) = 2πr2
= 10 units
...(2) 2
Slant height of a cone,
From equation (1) and (2) we get
l = r2 + h2
EF = 1 BC Hence proved. Curved surface area of a cone = πrl
2
= πr h 2 + r 2

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Since curved surface areas of the hemispherical part ^1 − α + β − αβh + ^1 + α − β − αβh

=
^1 + αh^1 + βh
and the conical part are equal,

2πr2 = πr h2 + r2 2 − 2αβ 2 − 23
=
=
2r = h2 + r2 1 + α + β + αβ 1 − 23 + 13
Squaring both of the sides, we have 4

2 2 2
= 32 = 2

4r = h + r 3
2 2 2
4r - r = h For q (x), product of the zeroes,
1−β
α 1 β 1 = :1 − α D;
1 + α 1 + βE
2 2
3r = h
r2 = 1
h2 3 ^1 − αh^1 − βh
=
^1 + αh^1 + βh

r = 1
h 3 1 − α − β + αβ
=

Hence, the ratio of the radius and the height is 1 : 3 1 + α + β + αβ
33. One card is drawn from a well-shuffled deck of 52 1 − ^α + βh + αβ
=
1 + ^α + βh + αβ
cards. Find the probability of getting :
(i) a red face card,
1 + 23 + 13 6
(ii) a spade, =
= 3
=3
(iii) either a king or a black cards. 1 − 23 + 13 2
3

Ans : [Board Term-2 2012, 2015] Hence, Required polynomial

q (x) = x2 − (α 1 + β 1) 2x + α 1 β 1
Total cards, n (S) = 52
(i) Red face card = x2 − 2x + 3

Total number of red-face card, 35. In the given figure, DEFG is a square and
n (E1) = 6 +BAC = 90c. Show that FG2 = BG # FC .
P (red face cards)
n (E1)
P (E1) = = 6 = 3
n (S) 52 26
(ii) Spade card
Number of spade cards
n (E2) = 13
P (Spade cards),
n ^E2h
P ^E2h = = 13 = 1
n ^S h 52 4
(iii) Black king or a red queen,
Number of kings = 4

Ans : [Board 2020 SQP Standard]
Number of black cards = 26 − 2 = 24 We have redrawn the given figure as shown below.
Thus there are 4 favourable outcome.
n (E3) = 24 + 4 = 28
P (a black Kind or a red queen)
n ^E3h
P ^E3h = = 28 = 7
n ^S h 52 13
34. If α and β are the zeroes of polynomial
p ^x h = 3x2 + 2x + 1, find the polynomial whose zeroes
1−β
are 1 − α and .
1+α 1+β


Ans : [Board Term-1 2010, 2012]

We have p ^x h = 3x2 + 2x + 1 In TADE and TGBD , we have

Since α and β are the zeroes of polynomial 3x2 + 2x + 1
, we have +DAE = +BGD [each 90c]
Due to corresponding angles we have
α + β =− 2
3 +ADE = +GDB
and αβ = 1 Thus by AA similarity criterion,
3
Let α 1 and β 1 be zeros of new polynomial q (x). TADE + TGBD
Now, in TADE and TFEC ,
Then for q (x), sum of the zeroes,
+EAD = +CFE [each 90c]
1−β
α1 + β1 = 1 − α +
1+α 1+β Due to corresponding angles we have
+AED = +FCE
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Thus by AA similarity criterion, 36. If tan θ = 1 ,

TADE + TFEC 5
2 2
Since TADE + TGBD and TADE + TFEC we (1) Evaluate : cosec2 θ − sec2 θ
cosec θ + sec θ
have
(2) Verify the identity : sin2 θ + cos2 θ = 1
TGBD + TFEC


Ans : [Board Term-1 2012]
Thus GB = GD
FE FC We have tan θ = 1
Since DEFG is square, we obtain, 5
BG = FG We draw the triangle as shown below and write all
FG FC dimensions.
Therefore FG2 = BG # FC Hence Proved

o
In Figure DEFG is a square in a triangle ABC right
angled at A. Prove that
(i) TAGF + TDBG
(ii) TAGF + TEFC

Now cot θ = 1 = 5
tan θ

sin θ = 1
6

cos θ = 5


Ans : [Board 2020 Delhi, OD Basic]
6
We have redrawn the given figure as shown below.
^1 + cot θh − ^1 + tan θh
2 2 2 2
(1) cosec2 θ − sec2 θ =
^1 + cot θh + ^1 + tan θh
2 2
cosec θ + sec θ
2 2
= cot θ 2− tan θ 2

2 + cot θ + tan θ
^ 5 h − ^ 15 h2
2

=

2 + ^ 5 h + ` 15 j2
2

5 − 15
=
= 25 − 1 = 24 = 2
2 + 5 + 15 35 + 1 36 3
2
sin2 θ + cos2 θ = c 1 m + e 5 o
2
(2)
6 6
Here ABC is a triangle in which +BAC = 90c and
DEFG is a square. =1+5=6
6 6 6
(i) In TAGF and TDBG
=1
Hence proved.
+GAF = +BDG (each 90c)
Due to corresponding angles,


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+AGF = +GBD
Thus by AA similarity criterion,
TAGF + TDBG Hence Proved
(ii) In TAGF and TEFC ,
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Due to corresponding angles,
+AFG = +FCE
Thus by AA similarity criterion,
TAGF + TEFC Hence Proved

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