CLASS 10th

CBSE Subjective Test

Mathematics
DURATION: 75 Minutes DATE: __/06/2025 M.MARKS: 40
Topics Covered
Mathematics : Real Numbers, Polynomials, Pair of Linear Equations in Two Variables

GENERAL INSTRUCTION:

1. Immediately fill in the particulars on this page of the test booklet and also fill in the date.

2. There are 20 questions in this test. All are compulsory.

3. Since the time allotted for this question paper is very limited you should make the best use of it by not spending

too much time on any one question.

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 MATHEMATICS
Section-A: (1 Mark each)
Multiple Choice Question
1. The smallest number divisible by all natural 7. The value of k for which the system of equations
numbers between 1 and 10 (both inclusive) is: kx + y = k2 and x + ky = 1 has infinitely many
(A) 2020 solutions, is:
(B) 2520 (A) 1
(C) 1010 (B) 2
(D) 5040 (C) 3
(D) 4
2. Given that HCF (2520, 6600) = 120 and
LCM (2520, 6600) = 252 k, then the value of k is: 8. Assertion: If the product of two numbers is 5780
(A) 550 and their HCF is 17, then their LCM is 340.
(B) 1600 Reason: HCF is always a factor of LCM.
(C) 165 (A) Both assertion and reason are true, and reason
(D) 1625 is the correct explanation of the assertion.
(B) Both assertion and reason are true, and reason
3. If one zero of the polynomial 6x2 + 37x – (k – 2) is is not the correct explanation of assertion.
reciprocal of the other, then what is the value of k? (C) Assertion is true but the reason is false.
(A) –4 (D) Assertion is false but the reason is true.
(B) –6
(C) 6 9. Assertion: If the polynomial P(x) = x2 + kx + 4 has
(D) 4 one zero which is the negative of the other zero,
then the value of k must be 0.
4. If α and β are the zeros of the polynomial Reason: For a quadratic polynomial ax2 + bx + c
f(x) = px2 –2x+3p and α + β = αβ, then the value of a
(where a  0), the sum of the zeroes is − .
p is: b
−2 2 (A) Both assertion and reason are true, and reason
(A) (B)
3 3 is the correct explanation of the assertion.
1 −1 (B) Both assertion and reason are true, and reason
(C) (D)
3 3 is not the correct explanation of assertion.
(C) Assertion is true but the reason is false.
5. If two zeroes of the polynomial (D) Assertion is false but the reason is true.
f(x) = x3 + x2 – 5x – 5 are 5 and − 5 then its
third zero is: 10. Assertion: The system of equations 2x + y + 9 = 0
(A) 1 (B) –1 and x + 3y + 7 = 0 is consistent having unique
(C) 2 (D) –2 solution.
Reason: The system of equations ax + by + c = 0
6. If the pair of equations ax + 2y = 9 and and px + qy + r = 0 is always consistent with unique
3x + by =18 represent parallel lines, then which is solution, if aq  bp.
correct option? (A) Both assertion and reason are true, and reason
3 is the correct explanation of the assertion.
(A) ab  6, a  and b = 4
2 (B) Both assertion and reason are true, and reason
3 is not the correct explanation of assertion.
(B) ab  6, a = and b  4
2 (C) Assertion is true but the reason is false.
3 (D) Assertion is false but the reason is true.
(C) ab = 6, a = and b = 4
2
3
(D) ab = 6, a  and b  4
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 Section-B: (2 Marks each)
Very Short Answer Type Question 13. Determine the value of k for which the given
11. Find the HCF and LCM of 90 and 144 by the prime system of equations has a unique solution:
factorisation method. 2x + 3y – 5 = 0
kx – 6y – 8 = 0
12. Find a quadratic polynomial whose sum of zeros
1 14. Solve the following pair of linear equations using
and product of its zeros are and –1, respectively.
4 the substitution method:
3x + 4y = 10;
x – y = 2;
Section-C: (3 Marks each)
Short Answer Type Question 16. If  and  are the zeros of the quadratic polynomial
15. On a morning walk, three people step off together and f(x) = x2 – x – 2, find polynomial whose zeroes are
their steps measure 40 cm, 42 cm and 45 cm 2 + 1 and 2 + 1.
respectively. What is the minimum distance each
should walk so that each can cover the same distance 17. In a two-digit number, the ten’s digit is three times the
in complete steps? unit's digit. When the number is decreased by 54, the
digits are reversed. Find the number.

Section-D: (5 Marks)
Long Answer Type Question
18. ( )
Find the zeroes of the quadratic polynomial f (x) = abx 2 + b2 − ac x − bc and verify the relationship between the
zeros and its coefficients.

Section-E: (4 Marks each)

Case Based Type Question (ii) If p(x) = ax2 + bx + c is the representing the
19. Basketball and Soccer are played with a spherical ball. graphs shown below figure, then
Even though an athlete dribbles the ball in both sports,
a basketball player uses his hands, a soccer player uses
his feet. Usually, a soccer is played outdoors on a
large field, the basketball is played indoors on a court
made out of wood. The projectile (path traced) of a
soccer ball and a basketball represents a quadratic
polynomial.

(a) a = 0 (b) a < 0

(c) a > 0 (d) a ≥ 0

(iii) The polynomial representing the graph shown

below has
(a) no zero
(b) one zero
(c) two zeroes
(i) The shape of the path traced shown in Figure, is (d) three zeroes
(a) Spiral
(b) Ellipse
(c) Linear
(d) Parabola

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 (iv) The three zeroes of the polynomial representing
the below graph are

(a) 2, 3, –1
(b) –2, 3, 1
(c) –3, –1, 2
(d) –2, –3, –1

20. A coaching institute of Mathematics conducts classes

in two batches I and Il and fees for rich and poor
children are different. In batch I, there are 20 poor and
5 rich children, whereas in batch II, there are 5 poor
and 25 rich children. The total monthly collection of
fees from batch I is ₹9,000 and from batch II is
₹26,000. Assume that each poor child pays ₹x per
month and each rich child pays ₹y per month.

Based on the above information, answer the following

questions:
(i) Represent the information given above in terms
of x and y.
(ii) Find the monthly fee paid by a poor child.
(iii) Find the difference in the monthly fee paid by a
poor child and a rich child.
(iv) If there are 10 poor and 20 rich children in batch
II, what is the total monthly collection of fees
from batch ll.

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