SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER-2

(Explanations)
eine Facto 5. (a) Given system of equations is 2x-5y +4 =0
1. (c) Let's express each polynomial as a
power of irreducible factorS.
product of the 2r +y- 8=0
p ab'=a b Comparing the given cquation with
q=a'h =axb ax+ by t , - 0, ax+ b,y t c, = 0 standard form
To find the L.C.M, raise each ireducible factor to b,=-5, c, =4 where a -2,
the greatest exponent. a, -2, b, - I, c,=-8
.. LC.M = a'x }= a'b

2. (a) We know that, sum of roots = -b

(I M) Now. 4,-2-1. ---s
a. 2 b,
Here.
C b.
Product of roots =
Hence, the given system of equations has a
Given, equation is k + 6x+ 4k =0 solution. uni(1 qM)ue
-6 4k 6. (a) Given, -3. 2, . . . .
, uß = -=4 2
k k
Now, according to question.
-6
Now, a=-3, d---3)=3 2
-6 -3
a+ß=aß ’ =4 » k= (I M) Now, a, =at (n- 1d=-3 + (11 -1) ?
2--22. (1 M)
k

4
Mistakes 101:What not to do! 7. (c) As we know, volume of asphere V=T
r is a radius. So. 127 =
3 where,
In quadratic problems, students con fuse x' and x
coefficients which lcads to errors in sum and product of 12r3
roots calculations respectively. 47
=9’r=(9) =(34)1s =320(I Mn
3. (b) 9 sec' x -9 tan' x+ 2=9 sec' x-9 (sec' x- 1) +2 Topper's Explanation (CBSE 2020)
[:: 1+ tan'x =sec'x] Valume = 121
=9 sec?x -9 secx+9+2 = 11 (I M)
4. (c) In AADE and AABC
2A= LA (common)
LADE =LAC (given)
MDE AACB (by AA similarity)
o 6 cm
|ednsi (e)3 em
9 cm
8. (c) Given, HCF (306, 1314) = 18
E we know, HCF (a, b) x LCM (a, b) = axb
B C
HCF (306, 1314) ×LCM (306, 1314) = 306 x 1314
306x1314
AD AE
’AB =
13x9 LCM (306, 1314) = =22338 (I M)
= 19.5 cm 18
AC AB 6

Hence, BD = AB - AD= 19.5 -6= 13.5 cm 9. (d) We know, P(A) + P(A ) = 1.

2BD = 27 cm (IM) ’ P(A ) = 1-P(A) = 1-0.05 =0.95 (1 M)
 1 16. (c) Total no. of observations (n) = 13. which is odd.
30=
(a) We know, tan
10. The median will be term
1
2x
2tan 30
Now, 2 Median
1+ tan 30° 1 -
term =7h term (I M)

17. (a) 6=2 x3,

2x3
= sin 60o (1 M)
72 = 2' x3,
4x3 2 120 = 2 x 3 x5
.. LCM (6, 72, 120) = 360 (I M)
11. (c) In AMDB and AADC.
LADB - LADC= 90° 18. (b) We know that the distance between two points
LDBA =ZDAC (Each equals to 90°-ZOy Ps,y)andQ, y) =y -}+n-}
MDB ~ AMDC (By AA similarity)
BD AD
AD' = BD- CD.
A4, 10) B(7, -6)
(I M) Length of line AB = Distance between the points
AD CD
12. (c) Given, a - ß=1(u-BY =1 Aand B=4-7' +(10-(-6)'
’ (a+B} - 4aß =1 =-3 +(16) =/9+ 256=/265 units (1 M)
Now, x'- bx tc=0
19. (a) We know, in right triangle B
hypotenuse is equal to sum
a+p--b and aß = : of square of other two sides. -16m

Put in Equ. (i), we get So, Reason (R) is correct.

b- 4c =1l’b-4c - | =0. (I M) Now, In AABD,
BD = AB + AD
13. (b) Given; 4x + 6y-1 =0,2x -ky -7=0
These equations are of the form a,x + by +c, =0, ’ 16=+r= 8W2 cm
az+ b,y t ,=0 So, Assertion (A) is also corect.
Where a, =4, b,- 6, c, =-1 Hence, both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are
true and Reason (R) is the corect explanation of
a, =2, b, =-k, c, =7 Assertion (A). (1 M)
Now, =2, 20. (b) We know that, the constant polynomial whose
a, b, coefficients are allequal to Ois called azero polynomial.
For parallel line, =4 The degree of azero polynomial is not defined
a, b, C, So, Assertion (A) is true.
4 6 1 Now, the degree of a non-zero constant polynomial
2 * » 2=6 ’k=3 (I M) is zero.
-k
So, Reason (R) is true.
14. (c) Given, a =3, n=8, S. =192 Hence, both Assertion (Á) and Reason (R) are true
We know, but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of
Assertion (A). (1 M)
21. (a) Given: 2x-5x+3 =0
192 =(2x3
2
+(8- 1)d) » 192 =24+ 28 d Roots of equation are a and B. then

’ 28 d= 168 ’ d=
168
=6 a+ß= -b_-5)_5 (½ M)
28
(1 M) 2 2

15. (c) Let p(r) =x-4x +1 aß=. 3 (½ M)

a 2
And zeroes are given as a-b,a +b 5
Sum of zeroes =a- bta+b= Now,_+ß_2_5 (I M)
a B aß 33
’ 2a=4’q=2 (IM) 2

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 OR
(b) The given quadratic equation is 7xr-9x +
2=0. Nailing the Right Answer
Comparing with ax' + br +c= 0, we get a = 1,
b-9 and c= 2 Students should start with a right triangle and
D=b- 4ac = (-9- 4(7) (2) = 81 - 56 = 25 (1 M)
As D> 0 and a perfect square. So roots are real.
trigonometric ratios such as sine and l cosine to
values. findthenmis inuseg
rational and distinct. (1 M)
22. Let Point P (x, y) be 24. Given: Let us assume AABC in which Pis a mid-
equidistant from points A(3.6)
B(-3,4). and AB and is the mid-point of 4C. -point of
We know that the distance
between the two points is given To prove: PO | BC
by the Distance Formula. Proof: In AABC, Pand Qare the mid-points of sides
-x) +0;-) and AC respectively. AB
Hence by applying the distance formula for PA = PB.
We get

Vr-3) +(y-6)' =r-(-3)' +(y-4

Vr-3' +oy -6 =r+ 3)' +(y -4)' (/ M)
By squaring, both side, we get
’ (r-3² + (y - 6) = (r + 3) + (y- 4)°
AP = PB and AQ = QC
’ +9-6x +y² +36- 12y =r+9+6x +y²+ 16- 8y (| M)
6x + 6x + 12y -8y = 36- 16 > 12x + 4y = 20
AP
=l and AQ = l ’ AP A=l
PB QC PB QC
3x +y= 5’ 3x+y -5 = 0
PO| BC (By converse of BPT)
Thus, the relation between x and y is given by
Hence proved.
3x +y-5 =0. (1 M)
23. (a) Let height of the tower AB be 'h' m. 25. Given: ABC is a triangle having right angled at C.
To prove: AADC ~ CDB
(V½ M)
Proof: In A4BC,
A+ ZB+ 2C= 180° [Angle sum property of a A)
ZA+ ZB +90° = 180°
e=30°
LA= 180°- 90°-ZB’ ZA =90° - ZB ..() (% M
[ZC=90 given)
-20B Now, In ACDB.
ZB+ ZBCD + ZD = 180° [Angle sum property of a Al
In ABC, tan 30° = (IM) ZB+ ZBCD + 90° = 180°
20 (D=90° (given)])
1 20 2043 m ZBCD = 180° 90°- ZB’ ZBCD = 90° 2B (in
(I M) From () and (i) we get, ZDAC= DCB ..(ii) (V% M
V3 20
Now, In AADC and ADCB
OR
Tower ZADC= ZCDB (Each 90)
(b) A DAC= DCB [From (i)])
By AA similarity criterion, we have AADC ~ ACDB,
Hence proved. (V½ M)
26. (a) Atriangle ABC, in which DE|| BC, and intersects AB
Shadow in D andAC in E.
AB AD AE
In AABC, tan = (1M) To prove:
-| BC DB EC

tan 9 = ’tan =tan 60°

Construction: Join BE,CD and draw DGlAC, EF
lAB.
.. 0= 60°
(IM) Proof: EFl AD and DG L AE (by construction)

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 ar(A1DE)= - x base xheight = cot 0 = R.H.S.
Hence, L.H.S. = R.H.S. Proved
(1M)
xAD x EF Topper's Erplanation (CBSE 2020)
also, ar(ADBE) = x DB x EF
2 (½ M) Sin &-2sino
LHSS
ar(AADE) XADX EF cose (2co5e -)
Now, AD
ar(ADBE) 1
2 x DB xEF
Similarly, we have

ar(AAED) 2x AEx DG AE
ar(AECD) 1,xECxDG EC
Sine (1-asihe Sune eotb

Roioisech
28. Let P(k - 1, 2), A(3, k) and B(k, 5) be the given points,
using distance formula
P(k 1,2)
B
(½ M)
Naw. ABDE and ACED are on same parallel lines
BC and DE.
ar.(ADBE) =ar. (AECD) A(3, k) B(k, 5)
comparing eq. (), (i), and (iii), we get * distance =J - +(,-)
AD AE
BD EC ( M) Now, AP= (k-1-3) +(2-k°
OR
AP =(k-4) +(k-2)...) (1 M)
(b) Given: AABC ~ ADEF and, BP = Jk-1-)² +(2-5)
AB BC CA 2x-1 2x+2 3x BP= /1+9=10 ’ BP2 =10 ...) (1 M)
DE EF FD 18 3x+9 6x (1 M) According to equation,
Taking first and last fractions AP= BP AP= BPl (k-4)+ (k-2) = 10
R+168k +R+44 k= 10
2r-1_1 4x-2= 18’x=5 ’ 2- 12k +10 =0’-6k +5 =0
18 2 ( M)
Now, AB =2x-1=2 x 5-1=9 ’ (k-5)(k- 1) =0kF1,5 (I M)
29. (a) According to question sequence divisible by 7 is
BC= 2x + 2 =2 x5+2=12 7, 14, 21, ... 98
AC= 3x =3 x 5= 15 So, a =7, d= 7, a, = 98
DF=6x=6x5=30 Now. a, =a+ (n- l)d (½ M)
EF =3x +9=3x5+9=24 ( M) 98=7+(n-1)7’n-l=13 ’n=14 (IM)
2cos' -cos cose(2 cos 0-1) then, sum of given sequence
27. L.H.S = (I M)
sin -2sin 0 sin 9(1-2sin 0) S,- 2 (2a t (n-1)d) (½ M)
cos (cos 20) 14
sin (cos 20)
(V½ M) (2x7+13 x 7) ’S,-7x105
(:: cos20= 2cos?0 -1=1-2sin0) (½ M) .. S,, =735 (1M)

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 be river.
OR 32. (a) Let, BD
(b) Let the sequence of A.P.
be
a, a+ d, a + 2d,. ..... a +
(n- I)d (½ M)
Given. a, -7’a + 2d =7 () (4 M)
and a, - 3u, + 2 h 60° 30°
a, =3 x 7+2’ a+ 6d =23 ...(ii) B
-80 m
From Eq () and (ii), we get Let AB = CD = palm trees = h
a=-l and d =4 (/M) Let BO =IOD = 80 - x
Since, S, = (2a +(n-1)d) In A4B0. tan 60°=

S,, = (2x(-l)
2
+24 x4) =25 x47 =1175
: S,, = 1175 (I M) In ACD0, tan 30° 80 -x
30. Let a = 404 and b = 96
h
Expressing the number as a product of prime number J3 80-x
404 = 2 x 2 x 101 (½ M) From Eqn. (i) and (ii), we get
96 = 2 x 2 x 2 x2 x 2 x 3
r= 20, h= /3r =34.6
.. LCM of404 and 96 is 2 x 2 x 2 x2 x 2 x 101 x 3=9696 Hence, the height of tree = h =34.6 m (I M)
.:. HCF of 404 and 96 is 2 x 2 = 4 BO =x = 20 m
(1 M)
DO= 80 20 = 60 m
Now, HCF x LCM=4x 9696 =38784 OR ( M)
Product of two given numbers 404 x 96 = 38784
(b) Let, AB be height of building and RT be the
Hence HCF x LCM = Product of two given numbers. of tower. height
(I M) X----
h-50
31. Given, quadratic equation is: 6a'r -7abx -3bi =0 30°
On comparing the given cquation with Ar+Bx + C= 0,
we get: A= 6a, B= -7ab, C=-36'
50 m
Then, discriminant D = B-44C 50 m
=(-7ab) - 4 x6a' x (-36)= 49a'b +72atb' =121db'
(I M) A60°
T
-Bt VD (1 M)
Then, roots of th equation, x = (% M) Now, In AARS,
24
RS h-50
tan 30° = ...) (1M)
-(-7ab) t Vi21a'b' 7ab tl lab AS J3
2x 6a' 12a RT
In ARBT. tan 60° =
7ab +1lab BT
7ab -1lab (% M)
12a2 12a From Eqn. (i) and (ii), we get h=75 m.
75
18ab -4ab 36 -b I= = 25V3 m (I M)
12a' 12a' 2a 3a
Hence, the height of the tower = h=75 m.
3b -b
Hence, the roots of the given cquation are
2a
or (1M) Distance between the building and the tower =25
3a ( M)
J3m=43.25 m

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(a) As length of tangents drawn from an external point, Since, the arc AC subtends AOC of the centre and
Bto a circle are cqual. So, BC= BD (, M) ZADC at a point Don the remaining part of the circle.
(1 M)
.LAOC=2 ZADC’ LA0C 2 LADB
609|
60 B ZAOC =2 x 40° =80° (I M)
34. Table for calculation of mean

Class
D Interval 6-ayh
We know that, if two tangents are drawn to a circle 160-180 40 170 4 -160
then they are cqually inclined to a segment joining
the centre with that point. (1 M) 180-200
T77-~
54 190 -3 -162
We have, ZOBC= ZOBD = 60° 200-220 60 210 -2 -120
Let r be the radius of circle.
220-240 72 230 -1 -72
In A0CB, we have,
240-260 45 250 0
0C V3 2r
sin 60° =
BO 2 BO BO ...) 260-280 32 270 32
(IM) 280-300 28 290 2 56
Also, OB = 0C+ B
300-320 15 310 45
320-340 4 330 4 16
3
-350 E,=-365
’ BC=
...) (1 M) (2 M)

Similarly, BD =7 ...(üi) (½ M) Taking, a = 250, h = 20 (% M)

2r We know: Mean=a+ (% M)
Now, BC+ BD = = BO

BO = BC+ BD= BC + BC (-365)-x 20 = 250 - 20.86= 229.14I M)

=250+
Hence, BO = 2BC (I M) 350
OR Hence, the average monthly earníng of the group
(b) Since AB is a tangent to a circle at a point A and = 229.14. (1 M)
is perpendicular to the radius through the point of 35. We have,
Contact A.
D 14
Radius of cylinder (r) = 2
=0.7 cm.

Height of cylinder (h) = 2.4 cm

Also, radius of cone (r) =0.7 cm.
height of cone (h) = 2.4 cm. ( M)
50 Now, slant height of the cone:
A
DA l AB
(½ M)
(½ M)
I=Ne+h=J0.7 +(2.4)
ZDAB = 90° ...) .:. l=2.5 cm. (I M)
(½ M)
In ADAB, we have
ZDAB + ZADB + LABD = 180°
(angle sum property) (½ M)
ZDAB + ZADB + ZABC = 180
’ 90° + ZADB + 50° = 180° > ZADB =40° ...(ii)
( M)

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 Lun LTotal surface area of the remaining solid =
curved surface arca of cylinder + curved surface area of
37. () AB= J21+21 = 21V2 cm (I M)
conical part +Area of cylindrical base (1 M) (ii) Area of AOAB= x21 x 21 =, 220.5 cm?
-2rrh + rl+ = u2h +l+r) (1 M) 2 (1 M)
4CBA = , 22 x21 x
22 x 0.7(2 x 2.4 + 2.5 + 0.7) (üi) Area of segment 4 7 21-220.5
7
= 126 cm².
-22 x 0.1 x 8 = 17.6 cm² s 18 cm'. (1M) (2 M)
OR

Mistakes 101:What not to dol|

Length ofarc AB = 4 1y2xx
7 21 =33 cm. (I M
Perimeter of sector OACBO =21 +33 +21
Sometimes, when solving problems, students make =75 cm,
mistakes by using the wrong formulas and getting (IM)
confused when they need to change the units or
38. (i) Given. roots of quadratic equation are 2 and -3
measurements.
factors are (x- 2) and (x + 3). then,
36. Sample space of cutcomes Then quadratic equation (-2)(x+3) = 0
S= {HHH, HHI, H TH, THH, HTT, TH T, TTH, x+3x 2x-6=0’tx-6= 0
TTT} ( M)
(ii) We have, 2r? + kx + l =0
We know, Probability No. of favourable outcomes
Total no. of possible outcomes Since, -l is the root of the equation So it will satisfy
2
() A= Atleast one tail
the given equation.
= {HHTHTH, THH, HTT, THT, TTH, TTT}
n(4) = 7, n(S) = 8
n(A) 7
(1M)
P(A)= (I M)
n(S) 8 1
4l=0 k=3 (I M)
(ii) B= Exactly three tails = (TT T} (I M)
n(B) = 1, n(S) = 8 OR
P(B) = (1 M) Given equation, (x - 2) + 19 =0
OR ’-4r +4 + 19= 0 (| M)
C= Exactly three heads = (HHH ’t-4r + 23 = 0. (1 M)
P(C) = 1, n(S) =8 ( M) ba (in) Ifone root of aquadratic equation is irational, then its
n(C)_ 1 other root is also irrational and also its conjugate i.e.;
P(C) = (IM)
n(S) 8 if one roots is P +Vq then its other root is p -g.
(iii) D= Atleast two tails (½ M)
= {HTT TH Ê TTH, TTT} (% M) l+5
Here one given root is
n(D) = 4,n(S) =8
P(D) = n(D) 4 1
(½ M) |-5
n(S) 8 2 then other root will be (½ M)
7

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