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1.

In which of the following quadrants does the point (–7, –1) lie?(a) the x-axis(b) the y-axis(c) a line parallel to the y-axis(d) a line parallel to the x-axis

Answer» In which of the following quadrants does the point (–7, –1) lie?

(a) the x-axis

(b) the y-axis

(c) a line parallel to the y-axis

(d) a line parallel to the x-axis
2.

The decimal expansion of √2 is (a) finite decimal (b) 1.4121 (c) non terminating recurring (d) non terminating, non recurring

Answer»

The decimal expansion of 2 is

(a) finite decimal

(b) 1.4121

(c) non terminating recurring

(d) non terminating, non recurring

3.

Simple interest on a sum of money for 2 years at 4% is Rs. 450. Find compound interest on the same sum and at the same rate for I year, if the interest is reckoned half-yearly.

Answer»

Simple interest on a sum of money for 2 years at 4% is Rs. 450. Find compound interest on the same sum and at the same rate for I year, if the interest is reckoned half-yearly.

4.

A floral design on a floor is made up of 16 tiles, each triangular in shape having sides 16 cm, 12 cm and 20 cm. Find the cost of polishing the tiles at Rs 1 per sq cm.

Answer»

A floral design on a floor is made up of 16 tiles, each triangular in shape having sides 16 cm, 12 cm and 20 cm. Find the cost of polishing the tiles at Rs 1 per sq cm.

5.

If the letters of the word ‘LOGIC’ are arranged in dictionary order, what will be the position of the word ‘LOGIC’?

Answer»

If the letters of the word ‘LOGIC’ are arranged in dictionary order, what will be the position of the word ‘LOGIC’?

6.

14.Prove that the area of the semicircle drawn on the hypotenuse of a right angled triangle is equal to the sum of the areas of the semicircles drawn on the other sides of the triangle.

Answer» 14.Prove that the area of the semicircle drawn on the hypotenuse of a right angled triangle is equal to the sum of the areas of the semicircles drawn on the other sides of the triangle.
7.

Draw triangle ΔABC with measurements as given below and draw the circum-circle of each:(a) AB = 4 cm, AC = 5 cm, ∠A = 60°(b) AB = 4 cm, AC = 5 cm, ∠A = 120°(c) AB = 4 cm, AC = 5 cm, ∠A = 90°Note the position of the circum-centre of each triangle. Draw more triangles and see whether any general conclusion can be formed.

Answer»

Draw triangle ΔABC with measurements as given below and draw the circum-circle of each:



(a) AB = 4 cm, AC = 5 cm, A = 60°



(b) AB = 4 cm, AC = 5 cm, A = 120°



(c) AB = 4 cm, AC = 5 cm, A = 90°



Note the position of the circum-centre of each triangle. Draw more triangles and see whether any general conclusion can be formed.



8.

if alpha&beta ate zeroes of the polynomialp(x)=x2-mx+n,thenfind the value of alpha/beta+beta/alpha

Answer» if alpha&beta ate zeroes of the polynomial
p(x)=x2-mx+n,thenfind the value of alpha/beta+beta/alpha
9.

A hemisphere dome, open at the base is made from a sheet of fibre. If the radius of the hemispherical dome is 40 cm and 13/170 of the fibre sheet was wasted in making the dome, then find the cost of the de at the rate of ₹ 35 per 100 cm^2.[Use π=3.14]

Answer» A hemisphere dome, open at the base is made from a sheet of fibre. If the radius of the hemispherical dome is 40 cm and 13/170 of the fibre sheet was wasted in making the dome, then find the cost of the de at the rate of ₹ 35 per 100 cm^2.[Use π=3.14]
10.

Question 62State whether the following statement is true or false:The sum of first n odd natural numbers is n2.

Answer»

Question 62



State whether the following statement is true or false:



The sum of first n odd natural numbers is n2.



11.

The slant height and base diameter of a conical tomb are 25 m and 14 m respectively. Find the cost of white-washing its curved surface at the rate of Rs 210 per 100 m2.

Answer» The slant height and base diameter of a conical tomb are 25 m and 14 m respectively. Find the cost of white-washing its curved surface at the rate of Rs 210 per 100 m2.
12.

Equation y-axis is considered as(a) x = 0, y = 0(b) y = 0, z = 0(c) z = 0, x = 0(d) none of these

Answer» Equation y-axis is considered as

(a) x = 0, y = 0

(b) y = 0, z = 0

(c) z = 0, x = 0

(d) none of these
13.

Question 6If the point (3, 4) lies on the graph of 3y = ax + 7, then find the value of a.

Answer» Question 6

If the point (3, 4) lies on the graph of 3y = ax + 7, then find the value of a.
14.

Question 129 Fill in the blank to make the statement true. 125 + (68+17) = (125+.........) +17

Answer»

Question 129

Fill in the blank to make the statement true.

125 + (68+17) = (125+.........) +17

15.

Question 3 (i) Using divisibility test, determine whether the given number is divisible by 6: 639210

Answer»

Question 3 (i)

Using divisibility test, determine whether the given number is divisible by 6:

639210

16.

Express the following in the standard form A+iB(1 + i)^6 + (1-i)^3

Answer» Express the following in the standard form A+iB

(1 + i)^6 + (1-i)^3
17.

Factorize:xy9 − yx9

Answer» Factorize:



xy9 − yx9
18.

If →a,→b,→c, and →d, are the unit vectors such that (→a×→b).(→c×→d)=1 and →a.→c=12, then

Answer»

If a,b,c, and d, are the unit vectors such that (a×b).(c×d)=1 and a.c=12, then


19.

100 surnames were randomly picked up from a local telephone directory and frequency distribution of the number of letters in the English alphabet in the surnames was found as follows: Number of letters1−44−66−88−1212−20Number of surnames63044164 (i) Draw a histogram to depict the given information. (ii) Write the class interval in which the maximum number of surnames lie.

Answer»

100 surnames were randomly picked up from a local telephone directory and frequency distribution of the number of letters in the English alphabet in the surnames was found as follows:

Number of letters1446688121220Number of surnames63044164
(i) Draw a histogram to depict the given information.
(ii) Write the class interval in which the maximum number of surnames lie.

20.

Which one of the following is not equal to 1009-3/2 ?(a) 91003/2(b) 110093/2(c) 310×310×310(d) 1009×1009×1009

Answer» Which one of the following is not equal to 1009-3/2 ?



(a) 91003/2



(b) 110093/2



(c) 310×310×310



(d) 1009×1009×1009
21.

If DR's of a line are (2,−a,3) and DC's are (b,12,c), then a2c2−b2a2b2−c2=

Answer»

If DR's of a line are (2,a,3) and DC's are (b,12,c), then a2c2b2a2b2c2=

22.

What is the difference between a cyclic and a concyclic quadrilateral?

Answer» What is the difference between a cyclic and a concyclic quadrilateral?
23.

Question 1 (viii)Solve the following pairs of equations by reducing them to a pair of linear equations:13x+y+13x−y=3412(3x+y)−12(3x−y)=−18

Answer»

Question 1 (viii)

Solve the following pairs of equations by reducing them to a pair of linear equations:

13x+y+13xy=34

12(3x+y)12(3xy)=18



24.

Construct a triangle PQR in which QR = 6 cm, ∠Q = 60° and PR − PQ = 2 cm

Answer»

Construct a triangle PQR in which QR = 6 cm, ∠Q = 60° and PR − PQ = 2 cm

25.

If ab = 163 then find the value of a+ba−b

Answer»

If ab = 163

then find the value of a+bab


26.

In polygon ABCDE, angle B and angle E are right angle and AC parallel to DE and AB=3 cm , BC=DE=4 cm, AE =2 cm. The area of ABCDE is

Answer» In polygon ABCDE, angle B and angle E are right angle and AC parallel to DE and AB=3 cm , BC=DE=4 cm, AE =2 cm. The area of ABCDE is
27.

Find the ratio compounded of the subduplicate ratio of 36: 49, the reciprocal ratio of 15: 28 and the triplicate ratio of 5 : 4.

Answer»

Find the ratio compounded of the subduplicate ratio of 36: 49, the reciprocal ratio of 15: 28 and the triplicate ratio of 5 : 4.


28.

Journalise the following transactions: ₹ (i) Shyam became insolvent. A first and final compensation of 75 paise in a rupee was received from his Official Receiver. He owed us 10,000 (ii) Received cash for bad debts written off last year. 5,000 (iii) Rent due to landlord. 8,000 (iv) Salaries due to clerks. 10,000 (v) Placed an order with Rakesh Mohan for the supply of goods of the list price of ₹ 1,00,000. In this connection, Raman paid 10% of the list price as an advance by cheque.

Answer» Journalise the following transactions:

































(i) Shyam became insolvent. A first and final compensation of 75 paise in a rupee was received from his Official Receiver. He owed us 10,000
(ii) Received cash for bad debts written off last year. 5,000
(iii) Rent due to landlord. 8,000
(iv) Salaries due to clerks. 10,000
(v) Placed an order with Rakesh Mohan for the supply of goods of the list price of ₹ 1,00,000. In this connection, Raman paid 10% of the list price as an advance by cheque.
29.

Question 2 (ii)Consider the following parallelograms. Find the values of the unknowns x,y,z.(ii)

Answer» Question 2 (ii)

Consider the following parallelograms. Find the values of the unknowns x,y,z.

(ii)


30.

65. Parallogram ABCD and rectangle ABEF are on the same base AB and have equal areas. Show that the perimeter of a parallogram is greater than that of rectangle

Answer» 65. Parallogram ABCD and rectangle ABEF are on the same base AB and have equal areas. Show that the perimeter of a parallogram is greater than that of rectangle
31.

The height of a cone is 15 cm. If its volume is 1570 cm3, find the radius of its base.[Use π=3.14]

Answer» The height of a cone is 15 cm. If its volume is 1570 cm3, find the radius of its base.

[Use π=3.14]
32.

Ram appeared in his mid-term examination and his marks in different subjects were:- SubjectMarksScience75Maths85Hindi75English75Social Science65 The mode of the above data is ___75

Answer»

Ram appeared in his mid-term examination and his marks in different subjects were:-

SubjectMarksScience75Maths85Hindi75English75Social Science65

The mode of the above data is ___


  1. 75
33.

Question 2The total surface area of a cube is 96 cm2. The volume of the cube is:A) 8 cm3B) 512 cm3C) 64 cm3D) 27 cm3​​​​​​​

Answer» Question 2

The total surface area of a cube is 96 cm2. The volume of the cube is:



A) 8 cm3

B) 512 cm3

C) 64 cm3

D) 27 cm3​​​​​​​
34.

If X=0,y=0,X+y=5,x-y+2=0 then what will be the co ordinates of the quadrilateral?

Answer» If X=0,y=0,X+y=5,x-y+2=0 then what will be the co ordinates of the quadrilateral?
35.

Which of the following is a Pythagorean triplet?

Answer»

Which of the following is a Pythagorean triplet?


36.

If the radius of a sphere is doubled, then the percentage increase in the surface area is _________.

Answer» If the radius of a sphere is doubled, then the percentage increase in the surface area is _________.
37.

Expand each of the following, using suitable identities:(i) (ii) (iii) (iv) (v) (vi)

Answer»

Expand each of the following, using suitable identities:



(i) (ii)



(iii) (iv)



(v) (vi)

38.

Find the area of the shaded region in Fig, where a circular arc of radius 6 cm has been drawn with vertex O of an equilateral triangle OAB of side 12 cm as centre.

Answer»

Find the area of the shaded region in Fig, where a circular arc of radius 6 cm has been drawn with vertex O of an equilateral triangle OAB of side 12 cm as centre.


39.

Pick an option which gives the meaning of the word - Geometry.

Answer»

Pick an option which gives the meaning of the word - Geometry.



40.

If z1, z2 and z3, z4 are two pairs of conjugate complex numbers, prove that argz1z4+argz2z3=0.

Answer» If z1, z2 and z3, z4 are two pairs of conjugate complex numbers, prove that argz1z4+argz2z3=0.
41.

Question 3The median BE and CF of a triangle ABC intersect at G. Prove that the area of ΔGBC = area of the quadrilateral AFGE.

Answer» Question 3

The median BE and CF of a triangle ABC intersect at G. Prove that the area of ΔGBC = area of the quadrilateral AFGE.
42.

Evaluate the following products without multiplying directly: (i) 103×107 (ii) 95×96 (iii) 104×96

Answer»

Evaluate the following products without multiplying directly:
(i) 103×107
(ii) 95×96
(iii) 104×96

43.

Question 11 Find the zeroes of the polynomial in each of the following. (i) p(x) = x – 4 (ii) g(x) = 3 – 6x (iii) q(x) = 2x – 7 (iv) h(y) = 2y

Answer» Question 11
Find the zeroes of the polynomial in each of the following.

(i) p(x) = x – 4

(ii) g(x) = 3 – 6x

(iii) q(x) = 2x – 7

(iv) h(y) = 2y

44.

The perpendicular to a chord from the centre of the circle divides the chord in ratio of

Answer»

The perpendicular to a chord from the centre of the circle divides the chord in ratio of


45.

A cylindrical pillar is 50 cm in diameter and 3.5 m in height. Find the cost of painting the curved surface of the pillar at the rate of Rs.12.50 per m2.

Answer»

A cylindrical pillar is 50 cm in diameter and 3.5 m in height. Find the cost of painting the curved surface of the pillar at the rate of Rs.12.50 per m2.

46.

value of ∫ x .d

Answer» value of ∫ x .d
47.

If m and n are zeroes of the polynomial f (x)=ax*2+bx+c then evaluate 1. 1/m+1/n 2.m/n+n/m

Answer» If m and n are zeroes of the polynomial f (x)=ax*2+bx+c then evaluate 1. 1/m+1/n 2.m/n+n/m
48.

In the adjoining figure, line p ∥ line l ∥ line q. Find ∠x with the help of the measures given in the figure.

Answer» In the adjoining figure, line p ∥ line l ∥ line q. Find ∠x with the help of the measures given in the figure.

49.

If the side of a rhombus is 6 cm and its one diagonal is 10 cm, then find the area of the rhombus.

Answer»

If the side of a rhombus is 6 cm and its one diagonal is 10 cm, then find the area of the rhombus.

50.

The ratio of the base radii of two right circular cylinders having the same height is 4 : 5. The ratio of their volumes will be :

Answer»

The ratio of the base radii of two right circular cylinders having the same height is 4 : 5. The ratio of their volumes will be :