Series C4ABDI4 SET-3

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Q.P. Code 30/4/3
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MATHEMATICS (STANDARD)
3sa4 3%: 80
Time allowed : 3 hours Maximum Marks:80
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 General Instructions:
Read the following instructions very carefully and strictly follow them :
() This question paper contains 38 questions. Alquestions are compulsory.
(ü) This question paper is divided into five Sections - A, B, C, D andE.
(iüi) In Section A, Questions no. Ito 18 are multiple choice questions (MCQs) and
guestions number 19 and 20are Assertion-Reason based questions of 1mark
each.
{iu) In Section B, Questions no. 21 to 25 are very short answer (VSA) type
questions, carrying 2 marks each.
() In Section C, uestions no. 26 to 31 are short answer (SA) type questions,
carrying 3 marks each.
(vi) In Section D, uestions no. 32 to 35 are long answer (LA) type questions
carrying 5 marks each.
(vii) In Section E, Questions no. 36 to 38 are case study based questions carrying
4marks each. Internal choice is provided in 2 marks questions in each
case study.
(vii) 2There is no overall choice. However, an internal choice has been provided in
questions in Section B, 2 questions in Section C, 2 questions in Section D and
questions in Section E.
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(ix) Draw neat diagrams wherever required. Take = wherever required, if not
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stated.
(x) Use of calculators is not allowed.

SECTION A

Thissection comprises Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) ofl mark each. 20x1=20

1. The area of the sector of a circle of radius 12 cm is 60 cm², The central

angle of this sector is :
(A) 120° (B) 6°
(C) 75° (D) 150°

2. Two lines are given to be parallel. The equation of one of these lines is
x - 3y = 2.The equation of the second line can be:
(A) - 15x 9y = 5 (B) 15x +9y =5
(C) 9x 15y =6 (D) 15x + 9y =5
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 Some time of the day, the length of the shadow of a tower is equal to
3. At
its height. Then, the Sun's altitude at that time is :
(A) 30° (B) 45°
60° (D) 90°
(C)
The pair of linear equations y = 0and y=-7have
4.
(A) exactly one solution (B) two solutions
(C) infinitely many solutions (D) no solution

5. The area of the square inscribed in a circle of radius 5/2 cm is :

50 cm2 (B) 100 cm2
(A)
25 cm2 (D) 200 cm2
(C)
6. In the given figure, QR is a common tangent to the two given circles
touching externally at A. The tangent at Ameets QR at P. If AP = 4-2'cm,
then the length of QR is :

P R
(A) 4-2 cm (B) 2-1 cm
(C) 8-4 cm (D) 6-3 cm

7. In the given figure, AB and AC are tangents to the circle. If Z ABC = 42°,
then the measure of Z BAC is :
B

A 42°

(A) 96° (B) 42°

(C) 106° (D) 86°

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Two identical solid cubes of side 'a' are joined end-to-end. The total
8.
surface area of the resulting cuboid is :

6a2 10a2
(A) (B)

(C) 5a2 (D) 4a2

9. TheHCF of two numbers 65 and 104 is 13. If LCM of 65 and 104 is 40x,
then the value of x is :
(A) 5 (B) 13

(C) 40 (D) 8

10. For an event E, if PE)+ P(E) = q,then the value of q-4 is :

-3 (B) 3
(A)
(C) 5 (D) -5

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

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

D E

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

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

12. If a polynomial p(x) is given by p(x) = x - 5x + 6, then the value of

p(1) + p(4) is :
(A) 0 (B) 4

(C) 2 (D) -4

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13. The fourth vertex D of a parallelogram ABCD whose three vertices are
A(- 2, 3), B(6, 7) and C(8, 3) is :

(A) (0, 1)
(B) (0,-1)
(C) (-1,0) (D) (1, 0)

14. Tfthe diference of mode and median of a data is 24, then the difference of
its median and mean is :

(A) 12 (B) 24

(C) 8 (D) 36

15. Three numbers in A.P. have the sum 30. What is its middle term ?
(A) 4 (B) 10

(C) 16 (D) 8

16. The probability ofthrowinga number greater than 2with afair die is:
(A) (B)
3

1
(C) 2
(D)
6

17. Ify =1 is one of the solutions of the quadratic equation py + py + 3 = 0,

then the value of pis:
(A) -3 (B) 2

3
(C) (D) -2
2

18. The value of 0 for which 2 sin² 0=0° s0s90° is :

(A) 30° (B) 60°

(C) 45° (D) 90°

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 Questions number 19 and 20 are Assertion and Reason based questions. Two
nterments are given, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as
Reason (R). Select the correct answer to these questions from the codes (A), (B),
(C) and (D)as given below.
(A) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the
correct explanation of the Assertion (A).
(B) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not
the correct explanation of the Assertion (A).
(C) Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.
(D) Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.

19. Assertion (A): Mid-point of a line segment divides the line segment in
the ratio 1:1.
Reason (R): The ratio in which the point (-3, k) divides the line
segment joiningthe points(-5,4)and (-2, 3) is 1:2.

20. Assertion (A) : If the circumference of a circle is 176 cm, then its radius is
28cm.
Reason (R): Circumference = 2 x radius of a circle.

SECTION B

This section comprises Very Short Answer (VSA) type questions of 2 marks
each. 5x2=10

21. In thegiven figure, A ABCis circumscribing a circle. Find the length of

BC, if AR =4 cm, BR=3 cm and AC=11 cm.
3Cm-’>)¢-4
cm-’

11
cm

B C
P

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22. (a) Evaluate: 5 cos 60° + 4 sec g0°- tan 45°
sin30°+ sin 60°
OR
1 1
(b) If sin (A - B) = cos (A + B) = : 0 <A+ B< 90°, A> B; fnd
2' 2
ZA and zB.

23.
In the given figure, A AHK ~ AABC. If AK = 8cm, BC = 3-2 cm and
HK =6-4 cm, then find the length of AC.
H

C
K

24. (a) The minute hand of a clock is 14 cm long. Find the area on the face
of the clock described by the minute hand in 5 minutes.
OR

(b) Find the length of the arc of a circle which subtends an angle of 60°
at the centre of the circle of radius 42 cm.

25. Three bells toll at intervals of 9, 12 and 15 minutes respectively. If they

start tolling together, after what time will they next toll together ?

SECTION C

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

26. (a) Three coins are tossed simultaneously. What is the probability of
getting
(i) at least one head ?
(ii) exactly two tails ?
(iii) at most one tail ?

OR
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 If one disc is
(b) A box contains 90 discs which are numbered 1 to 90.
bears a :
drawn at random from the box, find the probability that it
(1) 2-digit number less than 40.

(ii) number divisible by 5 and greater than 50.

(iii) a perfect square number.

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

3 and verify the

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

OR

+x2, then find the

(b) Ifa and ß are the zeroes of the polynomial x
value of 4

2-3 irrational
29. Prove that is an irrational number, given that V3 is an
5

number.

remaining depends on
30. A part of monthly hostel charges is fixed and the
mess. When a student A
the number of days one has taken food in the
takes food for 20 days, she has to pay 1500 as hostel charges while
another student B, who takes food for 26 days, pays 1,800. Find the
fixed charges and the cost of food.

31. Prove that sec + cosec = tan + cot 0.

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 SECTION D
This section comprises Long Answer (LA)type guestions of5 marks edch. 4x5-20

32. The following distribution shows the daily pocket allowance of children of
a locality. The mean daily pocket allowance is 36-10. Find the missing
frequency , f.
Daily pocket -35|35- 40|40 - 45|45 50|50 55
allowance (in ) |20 - 25|25 -30l30
Number of f 5
7 6 9 13
children

33. (a) A train travels a distance of 90 km at a constant speed. Had the

speed been 15 km/h more, it would have taken 30 minutes less for
the journey. Find the original speed of the train.
OR

(b) Find the value of 'c for which the quadratic equation
(c + 1) x-6(c + 1) x+ 3(c+9)= 0; ct-1
has real and equal roots.

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

BE intersects CD at F. Show that A ABE ~ A CFB.

OR

(b) Sides AB, BC and the median AD of A ABC are respectively

proportional to sides PQ, QR and the median PM of another
APQR. Prove that A ABO~ A PQR.

35. The angles of depression of the top and the bottom of a 8 m tall building
from the top of a multi-storeyed building are 30° and 45° respectively.
Findthe height of the multi-storeyed building and the distance between
the two buildings.
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 SECTION E
3x4=12
This section comprises 3case study based questions of4 marks each.

Case Study - 1
participants
36.
Treasure Hunt is an exciting and adventurous game where
follow a series of clues/numbers/mans to discover hidden treasureS.
riddles to unveil
Players engage in a thrilling quest. solving puzzles and
the location of the coveted prize.
(numbers) are hidden 1n
While playing a treasure hunt game. some clues
the nth spot is
various spots collectively forming an A.P. If the number on
to help the players in
20 + 4n, then answer the following questions
spotting the clues :

(i) Which number is on first spot ?

2
(ii) (a) Which spot is numbered as 112 ?
OR
10 spots ? 2
(b) What is the sum of all the numbers on the first
1
(iii) Which number is on the (n-2)th spot ?
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Case Study - 2

37.
Tamper-proof tetra-packed milk guarantees both freshness and security.
This milk ensures uncompromised guality, preserving the nutritional
health-conscious
values within and making it a reliable chojce for
individuals.

MLK

cm

5cm

milk is packed in a cuboidal container of dimensions

500 mL
8 cm x 5 cm. These milk packets are then packed in cuboidal
15 cm x
cm.
cartons of dimensions 30 cm x 32 cm x 15
following questions:
Based on the above given information, answer the
1
(i) Find the volume of the cuboidal carton.
2
(iü) (a) Find the totalsurface area of a milk packet.
OR
? 2
(b) How many milk packets can be filled in a carton
1
(iüi) How much milk can the cup (as shown in the figure) hold ?
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 Case Study - 3
38. Ryan, from a verS young age, was fascinated by the twinkling of stars
and the vastness of space. He alwavs dreamt of becoming an astronaut
one dav., So he started to sketch his own rocket designs on the grap
sheet.One such desIgn is given below :

‘Y
5

’X
- 6
6 4 2 1

-2

-5
D

Based on the above, answer the following questions :

(i) Find the mid-point of the segment joining F and G. 2
(ii) (a) What is the distance between the points A and C?
OR
(b) Find the coordinates of the point which divides the line
segment joining the points A and B in the ratio 1:3
2
internally.
(iii) What are the coordinates of the point D ?
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