PRACTICE TEST II (2020 – 2021)

CLASS X
MATHEMATICS (BASIC)
SUBJECT CODE – 241
ANSWER KEY AND MARKING SCHEME

General Instructions :
• 0.5 mark is to be deducted for writing no unit or wrong unit in questions carrying 2
marks or more.
• In case study questions (MCQ) full credit is to be given for correct option/ correct answer
or both. If both the option and the answer are written but the option does not match with
the answer, award 0.

PART – A
Section – I

1. For equal roots of the equation x 2 − 2x + k = 0, the discriminant must be zero.

So, (−2)2 − 4k = 0 [0.5]
⇒k=1 [0.5]

2. Sec 60° cosec 30° − cot 30° tan 60°

= 2 × 2 − √3 × √3 [0.5]
= 4 − 3 = 1. [0.5]

OR

Sin 60° cos 45° + cos 60° sin 45°

√3 1 1 1
= × + × [0.5]
2 √2 2 √2
√3+1
= [0.5]
2√2

3. P(not E) = 1 − 0.05 = 0.95. [1]

4. Favourable outcomes = {2, 3, 4, 6} [0.5]

4 2
Required Probability = = [0.5]
6 3
OR

Favourable outcomes = {HH, TT} [0.5]

2 1
Required Probability = = . [0.5]
4 2

5. 5005 = 5 × 7 × 11 × 13. [1]

6. The given equations are 6x − 3y + 10 = 0 and 2x − y + 9 = 0.
 If we compare the coefficients of like terms of the given equations, we see that
6 −3 10
= ≠ [0.5]
2 −1 9
So, the equations are inconsistent. [0.5]
7. Here the polynomial is 2x 2 − 8x + 6.
−(−8)
The sum of its zeroes = =4 [0.5]
2
6
The product of its zeroes = = 3 [0.5]
2
OR

The zeroes of the polynomial are 8 and −5. The quadratic polynomial is
x 2 − (8 − 5)x + 8 × (−5) [0.5]
= x 2 − 3x − 40 [0.5]

c
8. ax + by = c and x = 0 are two given equations. Solving we get, y =
b
c
So, the required solution is, x = 0 and y = . [0.5 + 0.5]
b

2
9. AB 2 = (6√3) = 108, AC 2 = 122 = 144 and BC2 = 62 = 36
∴ AB2 + BC 2 = 108 + 36 = 144 = AC 2 [0.5]
So, ABC is a right-angled triangle with AC as the hypotenuse.
∴ ∠B = 90° [0.5]

10+25
10. Class mark of (10 − 25) is = 17.5. [0.5]
2
35+55
Class mark of (35 − 55) is = 45. [0.5]
2
OR

1
× (1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + ⋯ … + n) = 15
n
1 n(n+1)
⇒ × = 15 [0.5]
n 2
⇒ n + 1 = 30
⇒ n = 29 [0.5]

11.

∠BOA = 60°
60 22
Length of the arc = ×2× × 21 cm [0.5]
360 7
= 22 cm [0.5]

OR
 The area of the part of the field that the cow can graze
1 22
= × × 5 × 5 sqm [0.5]
4 7
= 19.64 sqm [0.5]

12.
AD AE
=
BD EC
3 6.6
⇒ =
1 EC
6.6
⇒ EC = = 2.2 [0.5]
3
∴ AC = (2.2 + 6.6)cm = 8.8 cm [0.5]

9 √7
13. cos A = √1 − sin2 A = √1 − = . [0.5]
16 4
sin A 3
tan A = = . [0.5]
cos A √7

14.

Radius = OA = √OQ2 − QA2 [0.5]

= √252 − 242 = 7 cm [0.5]

15. Distance = √(−5 + 1)2 + (7 − 3)2 unit [0.5]

= √16 + 16
= √32 unit = 4√2 unit [0.5]

16. Let, the nth term of the given AP is −81.

∴ a + (n − 1)d = −81
⇒ 21 + (n − 1)(−3) = −81 [0.5]
⇒ −3(𝑛 − 1) = −102
⇒ n = 35 [0.5]
th
∴ 35 term of the given AP is −81.
 Section – II

17. Case Study Based – 1 [1 × 4]

π
(a) (iii) unit2
4
3π
(b) (ii) unit 2
4
(c) (i) 1 ∶ 4 ∶ 9
(d) (ii) 1 ∶ 2 ∶ 3
(e) (i) 3π unit
18. Case Study Based – 2 [1 × 4]
(a) (iii) (3, 4)
(b) (i) (6, 1)
(c) (iii) 6 units
(d) (ii) 6 units
(e) (iii) square

19. Case study based – 3 [1 × 4]

(a) (ii) 154 square m
(b) (iv) 400m
(c) (i) 10000 square m
(d) (ii) 9384 square m
(e) (i) 90°

20. Case Study Based – 4 [1 × 4]

(a) (i) 22 × 33
(b) (iii) 12
(c) (iv) 432
(d) (i) 8 ∶ 27 ∶ 12 hrs
(e) (iv) 2

PART-B
Section – III

21. Distance of P and A = Distance of P and B.

⇒ √(x − 3)2 + (y − 6)2 = √(x + 3)2 + (y − 4)2 [0.5]
⇒ (x − 3)2 + (y − 6)2 = (x + 3)2 + (y − 4)2
⇒ x 2 − 6x + 9 + y 2 − 12y + 36 = x 2 + 6x + 9 + y 2 − 8y + 16 [0.5]
⇒ −12x − 4y = −20 [0.5]
⇒ 3x + y = 5. [0.5]
OR
 We know that diagonals of a parallelogram bisect each other.
So, the co-ordinates of the mid-point of AC = co-ordinate of the mid-point of BD [0.5]
6+9 1+4 8+p 2+3
⇒( , )=( , ) [0.5]
2 2 2 2
15 5 8+p 5
⇒( , )=( , )
2 2 2 2
15 8+p
So, = [0.5]
2 2
⇒ p=7 [0.5]

(1+sin θ)(1−sin θ)
22. (1+cos θ)(1−cos θ)
1−sin2 θ
= [0.5]
1−cos2 θ
cos2 θ
= [0.5]
sin2 θ
= (cot θ)2 [0.5]
49
= [0.5]
64

23. First term is 2 and the 3rd term is 8.

Let, the common difference be d.
∴ 2 + (3 − 1)d = 8 [0.5]
⇒d=3 [0.5]
51
∴ S51 = × {2 × 2 + (51 − 1) × 3} [0.5]
2
= 3927 [0.5]

24. Let us assume that 5 + √3 is rational.

a
So, we can find co-primes a and b(b ≠ 0) such that 5 + √3 = [0.5]
b
a
⇒ √3 = − 5
b
a−5b
⇒ √3 = [0.5]
b
a−5b
Since, a, b are integers, is rational and so √3 is rational. [0.5]
b
But this contradicts the fact that √3 is irrational.
So, our assumption was incorrect, i.e., 5 + √3 is irrational. [0.5]

OR

7 × 11 × 13 × 15 + 15
= 15 × (7 × 11 × 13 + 1) [1]
Which is a product of two distinct natural numbers (none of which is equal to 1). [0.5]
So, it is a composite number. [0.5]
25.

CD CE
In ∆ABC, DE||AB ∴ = .........(i) [0.5]
DA EB
CF CE
In ∆CDB, FE||DB ∴ = .........(ii) [0.5]
FD EB
From (i) and (ii), we get,
CD CF
= [0.5]
DA FD
DA FD
⇒ =
CD CF
DA FD
⇒ +1= +1
CD CF
DA+CD FD+CF
⇒ =
CD CF
CA CD
⇒ =
CD CF
CD CF
⇒ = [0.5]
CA CD

26. Volume of the cuboid = 9 × 8 × 6 cm3 = 432 cm3 [0.5]

Let, a cm be the side of each new cube.
2a3 = 432
⇒ a3 = 216
⇒a=6 [0.5]
∴ Volume of new cube = 63 cm3 = 216 cm3 [0.5]
2
∴ Total surface area of new cube = 6 × 6 sq cm = 216 sq cm . [0.5]

Section – IV

27.

We know that lengths of the tangents drawn from an external point to a circle are equal.
So, TP = TQ [0.5]
∴ ∆TPQ is an isosceles triangle [0.5]
180°−50°
∠TPQ = ∠TQP = = 65° [0.5]
2
Now, ∠OPT = 90° [0.5]
 ∴ ∠OPQ = ∠OPT − ∠TPQ [0.5]
= 90° − 65° = 25° [0.5]

28. For equal roots of a quadratic equation, discriminant = 0

(b − c)2 − 4(a − b)(c − a) = 0 [0.5]
2 2 2
⇒ b − 2bc + c − 4ac + 4bc + 4a − 4ab = 0
⇒ b2 + 2bc + c 2 − 4ac + 4a2 − 4ab = 0 [1]
⇒ (2a)2 + (−b)2 + (−c)2 − 4ab + 2bc − 4ac = 0
⇒ (2a − b − c)2 = 0 [1]
⇒ (2a − b − c) = 0
⇒ 2a = b + c [0.5]
OR

Let, the two consecutive odd natural numbers be x and x+2.

ATQ, x 2 + (x + 2)2 = 394 [0.5]
2
⇒ 2x + 4x + 4 = 394
⇒ x 2 + 2x − 195 = 0 [0.5]
2
⇒ x + 15x − 13x − 195 = 0
⇒ (x + 15)(x − 13) = 0 [1]
As x ≠ −15, ∴ x = 13
The two numbers are 13 and 15. [0.5 + 0.5]

29.

[1 mark for diagram and the introduction]

Given : Let us consider a circle with centre O. PQ and PR be two tangents drawn from
an external point P, to the circle.
RTP : PQ = PR
Construction : We join O , Q ; O , R and O , P.
Proof : ∠OQP = ∠ORP = 90° ,
as the tangent is perpendicular to the radius at the point of contact.
In ∆OQP & ∆ORP
∠OQP = ∠ORP [both are 90°]
OQ = OR [both are radius]
OP = OP [common side] [1 mark for congruency conditions]
∴ ∆OQP ≅ ∆ORP [RHS Rule] [0.5]
 By CPCT, PQ = PR (proved) [0.5]
[deduct 0.5 mark for writing wrong congruency type]

30. L. H. S. = sec A(1 − sin A)(sec A + tan A)

1 1 sin A
= (1 − sin A) ( + ) [1]
cos A cos A cos A
(1−sin A)(1+sin A)
= [0.5]
cos2 A
2
1−sin A
= [0.5]
cos2 A
cos2 A
= [0.5]
cos2 A
= 1 = R. H. S. [0.5]

4 3
31. + 3y = 14 … … … … (i) and − 4y = 23 … … … … (ii)
x x
1
Substitute = u in Eq (i) and (ii), we get
x
4u + 3y = 14 … … … … (iii)
3u − 4y = 23 … … … … (iv)
Multiplying Eq (iii) by 4 and Eq (iv) by 3, and then adding we get,
16u + 12y + 9u − 12y = 56 + 69 [0.5]
⇒ 25u = 125
⇒u=5 [1]
1
⇒x= [0.5]
5
1
Putting = 5 in Eq (i), 4 × 5 + 3y = 14
x
⇒ y = −2 [1]
1
Thus, the solution is x = , y = −2.
5

OR

Let, the speed of the boat in still water be x km/hr and the speed of the current be y
km/hr.
Speed of the boat in downstream = (x + y) km/hr
Speed of the boat in upstream = (x − y) km/hr.
distance
We know, time = .
speed
BTP,
8 8 40
=1 [0.5] = [0.5]
x−y x+y 60
⇒ x − y = 8 … … … (i) [0.5] ⇒ x + y = 12 … … … (ii) [0.5]
Adding Eq (i) and Eq (ii), we get
x + y + x − y = 8 + 12
⇒ x = 10 [0.5]
Putting x = 10 in Eq (ii), y = 2 [0.5]
 Speed of the boat in still water = 10 km/hr.
Speed of the current = 2 km/hr.

32. 3.5 cm
8cm

Here, the circle with centre O has radius 3.5 cm and the point P is at a distance of 8 cm
from its centre O. PA and PB are the tangents from the point P to the circle.
For drawing the circle with centre O and taking the point P at proper distance [0.5+0.5]
For drawing perpendicular bisector and finding the point M [1]
For drawing the tangents PA and PB [0.5 + 0.5]

33. Here the experiment is drawing a card from a well shuffled pack of 52 cards.
(i) Number of kings of red colour = 2 [0.5]
2 1
So, P(a king of red colour) = = [0.5]
52 26
(ii) There is only one jack in each suit. [0.5]
1
So, P(the jack of hearts) = [0.5]
52
(iii) There are 12 face cards, 3 in each suit. [0.5]
12 3
P(a face card) = = . [0.5]
52 13

Section – V

34. Monthly consumption Number of consumers Cumulative frequency

(in units)
65 – 85 4 4
85 – 105 5 9
105 – 125 13 22
125 – 145 20 42
145 – 165 14 56
165 – 185 8 64
185 – 205 4 68

For correct table [0.5]

 N 68
Now = = 34. [0.5]
2 2
So, the Median class is (125 − 145) . [0.5]
Here, l = 125, f = 20, cf = 22, h = 20.
N
( − cf)
2
Median = l + ×h [0.5]
f
(34−22)
= 125 + × 20 [0.5]
20
= 137 [0.5]
Modal class is (125 − 145) because maximum frequency is 20. [0.5]
Here, L = 125, H = 20, F1 = 20, F0 = 13, F2 = 14.
(F1 −F0 )
Mode = L + (2F × H. [0.5]
1 −F0 −F2 )
20−13
= 125 + × 20 [0.5]
40−14−13
= 135.77 [0.5]

35.

Let, CD (= h ft) be the height of the tower.

BC (= x ft) be the shadow of the tower when the altitude of the sun is 45°.
AC be the shadow of the tower when the altitude of the sun is 30°.
AB = 10 ft
[1 for drawing the diagram and 1 for proper introduction]
From the right-angled ∆BCD we get,
CD ℎ
tan 45° = = [0.5]
BC 𝑥
⇒ h = x … … … (i) [0.5]
From the right-angled ∆ACD we get,
CD
tan 30° = [0.5]
AC
1 CD
⇒ =
√3 AB+BC
1 h
⇒ =
√3 10+x
1 ℎ
⇒ = [using (i)] [0.5]
√3 10+ℎ
⇒ (√3 − 1)h = 10
10
⇒ℎ= = 5(√3 + 1)
√3−1
⇒ ℎ = 5(1.732 + 1)
⇒ h = 13.66 [0.5]

(i) The height of the tower = 13.66 ft.

(ii) The length of the shadow of the tower when the altitude of the sun is 30°
= (13.66 + 10) ft = 23.66 ft. [0.5]

OR

60°
45°
P B

Let, AB be the 20 m high building, AD be the tower and P be the point on the ground.
The angle of elevation of the point D from P is 60° and that of the point A is 45°.
[1 for drawing the diagram and 1 for proper introduction]

From the right-angled ∆ABP we get,

AB
tan 45° = [0.5]
PB
⇒ PB = AB
⇒ PB = 20 [0.5]

From the right-angled ∆PBD we get,

BD
tan 60° = [0.5]
PB
20+AD
⇒ √3 = [0.5]
20
⇒ AD = 1.732 × 20 − 20
⇒ AD = 14.64 [0.5]
(i) The height of the tower = 14.64 m .
(ii) The distance of the point P from the foot of the tower = √AB 2 + PB 2
= √202 + 202 m
= 20√2 m [0.5]
36. For cone, Radius = 2m
Slant height = 2.8 m
22
Curved surface area of cone = × 2 × 2.8 sq m [0.5]
7
= 17.6 sq m [1]
For cylinder, Radius = 2 m
Height = 2.1 m
Curved surface area of cylinder
22
= 2 × × 2 × 2.1 sq m [0.5]
7
= 26.4 sq m [1]
(i) Area of the canvas
= curved surface area of cone + curved surface area of cylinder
= (17.6 + 26.4) sq m = 44 sq m [1]
(ii) Cost of the canvas = Rs 500 × 44 = Rs 22000. [1]