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1.

The factors of x4 + x2 + 25 are(a) (x2 + 3x + 5) (x2 − 3x + 5)(b) (x2 + 3x + 5) (x2 + 3x − 5)(c) (x2 + x +5) (x2 − x + 5)(d) none of these

Answer»

The factors of x4 + x2 + 25 are



(a) (x2 + 3x + 5) (x2 − 3x + 5)



(b) (x2 + 3x + 5) (x2 + 3x − 5)



(c) (x2 + x +5) (x2 − x + 5)



(d) none of these

2.

If each edge of a cube is increased by 50%, then its total surface area is increased by .

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If each edge of a cube is increased by 50%, then its total surface area is increased by .

3.

An ant moves 3 units along the positive direction of the X-axis from the origin and reaches a point P, then moves 4 units from P along the negative direction of the Y-axis and reaches a point Q. What are the coordinates of points P and Q?

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An ant moves 3 units along the positive direction of the X-axis from the origin and reaches a point P, then moves 4 units from P along the negative direction of the Y-axis and reaches a point Q. What are the coordinates of points P and Q?


4.

Question 5A cubical box has each edge 10 cm and another cuboidal box is 12.5 cm long, 10 cm wide and 8 cm high.(i) Which box has the greater lateral surface area and by how much?(ii) Which box has the smaller total surface area and by how much?

Answer» Question 5

A cubical box has each edge 10 cm and another cuboidal box is 12.5 cm long, 10 cm wide and 8 cm high.

(i) Which box has the greater lateral surface area and by how much?

(ii) Which box has the smaller total surface area and by how much?
5.

Given the zeroes of a cubic polynomial f(x)=2x3+x2−5x+2;12,1,−2 Verify the relation between its zeros and coefficients.

Answer»

Given the zeroes of a cubic polynomial f(x)=2x3+x25x+2;12,1,2 Verify the relation between its zeros and coefficients.
6.

Two persons are ′a′ metres apart and the height of one is double that of the other. If from the middle point of the line joining their feet, an observer who looks at the top of their head , finds the angular elevations to be complementary, then the height of the shorter person in metres is :

Answer»

Two persons are a metres apart and the height of one is double that of the other. If from the middle point of the line joining their feet, an observer who looks at the top of their head , finds the angular elevations to be complementary, then the height of the shorter person in metres is :

7.

Question 86 (v)Using suitable identities, evaluate the following:(1005)2

Answer»

Question 86 (v)



Using suitable identities, evaluate the following:



(1005)2



8.

ABC is a triangle such that AB = 10 cmand AC = 3 cm. Which of the followingstatements are true?

Answer»

ABC is a triangle such that AB = 10 cmand AC = 3 cm. Which of the followingstatements are true?



9.

Here AB ∥ CD. If the altitude of △ACD is 6 cm and CD is 8 cm then the area of △BCD is:

Answer»


Here AB CD. If the altitude of ACD is 6 cm and CD is 8 cm then the area of BCD is:



10.

Draw the graph of the line 3x + 4y = 18. With the help of graph, find the value of y when x = 2.

Answer» Draw the graph of the line 3x + 4y = 18. With the help of graph, find the value of y when x = 2.
11.

Fill in the BlanksQuestion 11_________ displays data that changes continuously over period of time.

Answer» Fill in the Blanks

Question 11

_________ displays data that changes continuously over period of time.


12.

Find out how many times did 4 or a greater than 4 number appeared. Dice123456Frequency101264810

Answer»

Find out how many times did 4 or a greater than 4 number appeared.

Dice123456Frequency101264810


13.

Find the HCF of 360 and 18144 by prime factorization.

Answer»

Find the HCF of 360 and 18144 by prime factorization.


14.

In the given figure, QR is parallel to AB and DR is parallel to QB. If PD = 4 cm and PA = 9 cm, then find PQ.

Answer»

In the given figure, QR is parallel to AB and DR is parallel to QB. If PD = 4 cm and PA = 9 cm, then find PQ.





15.

Question 12To warn ships for underwater rocks, a lighthouse spreads a red coloured light over a sector of angle 80∘ to a distance of 16.5 km. Find the area of the sea over which the ships are warned.(Use π=3.14)

Answer»

Question 12

To warn ships for underwater rocks, a lighthouse spreads a red coloured light over a sector of angle 80 to a distance of 16.5 km. Find the area of the sea over which the ships are warned.

(Use π=3.14)



16.

Match the two columns.Column-IColumn-II(A) Data which is collected for the first time by the statistical(p) Secondary datainvestigator or with the help of his workers is called(B) These are the data already collected by a person or a(q) Variablesociety and these may be in published form.These data should be carefully used.(C) When the data is compiled in the same form and order in(r) Primary Datawhich it is collected, it is known as(D) A quantity which can vary from one individual to another is(s) Raw DatacalledChoose the correct option:

Answer»

Match the two columns.

Column-IColumn-II(A) Data which is collected for the first time by the statistical(p) Secondary datainvestigator or with the help of his workers is called(B) These are the data already collected by a person or a(q) Variablesociety and these may be in published form.These data should be carefully used.(C) When the data is compiled in the same form and order in(r) Primary Datawhich it is collected, it is known as(D) A quantity which can vary from one individual to another is(s) Raw Datacalled



Choose the correct option:



17.

If (x-2) is the factor of x2 + 2x+ a, find the value of 'a'.

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If (x-2) is the factor of x2 + 2x+ a, find the value of 'a'.


18.

If log72=m, then log4928 is equal to

Answer»

If log72=m, then log4928 is equal to

19.

While calculating the mean and variance of 10 readings, a student wrongly used the reading of 52 for the correct reading 25. He obtained the mean and variance as 45 and 16 respectively. Find the correct mean and the variance. [NCERT EXEMPLAR]

Answer» While calculating the mean and variance of 10 readings, a student wrongly used the reading of 52 for the correct reading 25. He obtained the mean and variance as 45 and 16 respectively. Find the correct mean and the variance.

[NCERT EXEMPLAR]
20.

Three angles of a quadrilateral are in the ratio 8 : 11 : 7. If fourth angle is 100°, then the other three angles of the quadrilateral are respectively ___.

Answer»

Three angles of a quadrilateral are in the ratio 8 : 11 : 7. If fourth angle is 100°, then the other three angles of the quadrilateral are respectively ___.



21.

Find the total surface area of cubes having the following sides.(i) 3 cm (ii) 5 cm (iii) 7.2 m (iv) 6.8 m (v) 5.5 m

Answer»
Find the total surface area of cubes having the following sides.
(i) 3 cm (ii) 5 cm (iii) 7.2 m (iv) 6.8 m (v) 5.5 m
22.

A representation of data in which a circle is divided into different parts to represent the data is :

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A representation of data in which a circle is divided into different parts to represent the data is :



23.

The Trial Balance of S. Sen did not agree and the difference in books was carried to a Suspense Account. Pass the entries required to rectify the following errors which accounted for the difference. Also, prepare the Suspense Account:(i) A Sales Invoice for ₹ 1,000 for goods sold on credit to B. Basu was entered in the Purchases Book but in the Ledger, the amount was correctly debited to the account of B. Basu.(ii) Goods bought on credit from Ram Lal for ₹ 1,500 were wrongly debited to his account as ₹ 5,100(iii) An amount of ₹ 275 was posted as ₹ 325 to the debit side of the Commission Account.(iv) The Sales Book for the month of April was undercasted by ₹ 100.(v) ₹ 460 paid for building repairs was debited to the Building Account as ₹ 640.

Answer» The Trial Balance of S. Sen did not agree and the difference in books was carried to a Suspense Account. Pass the entries required to rectify the following errors which accounted for the difference. Also, prepare the Suspense Account:

(i) A Sales Invoice for ₹ 1,000 for goods sold on credit to B. Basu was entered in the Purchases Book but in the Ledger, the amount was correctly debited to the account of B. Basu.

(ii) Goods bought on credit from Ram Lal for ₹ 1,500 were wrongly debited to his account as ₹ 5,100

(iii) An amount of ₹ 275 was posted as ₹ 325 to the debit side of the Commission Account.

(iv) The Sales Book for the month of April was undercasted by ₹ 100.

(v) ₹ 460 paid for building repairs was debited to the Building Account as ₹ 640.
24.

Which of the following is/are not the radical expression?

Answer»

Which of the following is/are not the radical expression?

25.

Question 1 In figure, if AB||CD||EF, PQ||RS, ∠RQD=25∘ and ∠CQP=60∘, then ∠QRS is equal to: A) 85∘ B) 135∘ C) 145∘ D) 110∘

Answer» Question 1
In figure, if AB||CD||EF, PQ||RS, RQD=25 and CQP=60, then QRS is equal to:


A) 85
B) 135
C) 145
D) 110
26.

Divide each of the following fractions by its reciprocal:A. 1516B. 124C.251

Answer» Divide each of the following fractions by its reciprocal:

A. 1516



B. 124



C.251
27.

In ΔABC, ∠B=105∘, ∠C=50∘. Find ∠A. [1 MARK]

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In ΔABC, B=105, C=50. Find A. [1 MARK]

28.

The marks obtained by 40 students in class X of a certain school in a math paper of 100 marks total are presented in the table. Find the mean using direct method.Class Interval0−1010−2020−3030−4040−50Number of students341315528.75

Answer»

The marks obtained by 40 students in class X of a certain school in a math paper of 100 marks total are presented in the table. Find the mean using direct method.



Class Interval0101020203030404050Number of students3413155



  1. 28.75
29.

Some arcs are shown in the circle with centre ‘O’. Write the names of the minor arcs, major arcs and semicircular arcs from among them.

Answer»
Some arcs are shown in the circle with centre ‘O’. Write the names of the minor arcs, major arcs and semicircular arcs from among them.



30.

Ramesh borrowed Rs. 20,000 from a bank and he returned Rs 25,000 to the bank after 3 years. He paid a S.I. of ________.

Answer» Ramesh borrowed Rs. 20,000 from a bank and he returned Rs 25,000 to the bank after 3 years. He paid a S.I. of ________.
31.

The function t which maps temperature in degree Celcius into temperature in degree Fahrenheit is defined by t(C)=9C5+32.Find (i) t(0) (ii) t(28) (iii) t(−10)(iv) The value of C, when t(C)=212

Answer» The function t which maps temperature in degree Celcius into temperature in degree Fahrenheit is defined by t(C)=9C5+32.

Find (i) t(0) (ii) t(28) (iii) t(10)

(iv) The value of C, when t(C)=212
32.

Find the remainder when x3+4x2 + 4x -3 is divided by x.

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Find the remainder when x3+4x2 + 4x -3 is divided by x.

33.

ABCD is a parallelogram, M is the mid-point of BD and BM bisects ∠B. Then ∠AMB=

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ABCD is a parallelogram, M is the mid-point of BD and BM bisects B. Then AMB=

34.

The line through P (4, 3) intersects y – axis at Q.

Answer»

The line through P (4, 3) intersects y – axis at Q.


35.

what is imaginary number

Answer» what is imaginary number
36.

Question 3 (ii)In the given figure, ABD is a triangle right angled at A and AC ⊥ BD. Show that:(ii) AC2=BC×DC

Answer» Question 3 (ii)

In the given figure, ABD is a triangle right angled at A and AC ⊥ BD. Show that:

(ii) AC2=BC×DC


37.

The bar graph shown in Fig. 23.16 represents the circulation of newspapers in 10 languages.Study the bar graph and answer the following questions:(i) What is the total number of newspapers published in Hindi, English, Urdu, Punjabi and Bengali?(ii) What percent is the number of newspapers published in Hindi of the total number of newspaper?(iii) Find the excess of the number of newspapers published in English over those published in Urdu.(iv) Name two pairs of languages which publish the name number of newspapers.(v) State the language in which the smallest number of newspapers are published.(vi) State the language in which the largest number of newspapers are published.(vii) State the language in which the number of newspapers published is between 2500 and 3500.(viii) State whether true or false:(a) The number of newspapers published in Malayalam and Marathi together is less than those published in English.(b) The number of newspapers published in Telugu is more than those published in Tamil.

Answer» The bar graph shown in Fig. 23.16 represents the circulation of newspapers in 10 languages.

Study the bar graph and answer the following questions:







(i) What is the total number of newspapers published in Hindi, English, Urdu, Punjabi and Bengali?



(ii) What percent is the number of newspapers published in Hindi of the total number of newspaper?



(iii) Find the excess of the number of newspapers published in English over those published in Urdu.



(iv) Name two pairs of languages which publish the name number of newspapers.



(v) State the language in which the smallest number of newspapers are published.



(vi) State the language in which the largest number of newspapers are published.



(vii) State the language in which the number of newspapers published is between 2500 and 3500.



(viii) State whether true or false:

(a) The number of newspapers published in Malayalam and Marathi together is less than those published in English.

(b) The number of newspapers published in Telugu is more than those published in Tamil.
38.

How to determine the shape of trafactory path , by just having a equation.Ex- A^2 = x^2 + y^2 Path : circle

Answer» How to determine the shape of trafactory path , by just having a equation.
Ex- A^2 = x^2 + y^2
Path : circle
39.

√10×√15 is equal to

Answer»

10×15 is equal to


40.

Question 1 (i)Find the volume of a sphere whose radius is:(i) 7 cm[Assume π=227]

Answer» Question 1 (i)

Find the volume of a sphere whose radius is:

(i) 7 cm

[Assume π=227]
41.

In the figure, ABC is a quadrant of a circle of radius 14 cm and a semicircle is drawn with BC as diameter. Find the area of the shaded region. [2 MARKS]

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In the figure, ABC is a quadrant of a circle of radius 14 cm and a semicircle is drawn with BC as diameter. Find the area of the shaded region. [2 MARKS]



i



42.

Draw a line segment AB and bisect it. Bisect one of the equal parts to obtain a line segment of length 12 (AB)

Answer» Draw a line segment AB and bisect it. Bisect one of the equal parts to obtain a line segment of length 12 (AB)
43.

Question 5P, Q, R and S are respectively the mid-points of sides AB, BC, CD and DA of quadrilateral ABCD in which AC = BD and AC⊥BD. Prove that PQRS is a square.

Answer» Question 5

P, Q, R and S are respectively the mid-points of sides AB, BC, CD and DA of quadrilateral ABCD in which AC = BD and ACBD. Prove that PQRS is a square.
44.

The polynomial x3-x2-x+1 has ____ distinct zeroes

Answer» The polynomial x3-x2-x+1 has ____ distinct zeroes
45.

Two equal circles of radius r intersect such that each passes through the centre of the other. The length of the common chord of the circle is(a) r(b) 2r AB(c) 3r(d) 32

Answer» Two equal circles of radius r intersect such that each passes through the centre of the other. The length of the common chord of the circle is



(a) r



(b) 2r AB



(c) 3r



(d) 32
46.

Construct the angles of the following measurements:(i) 30° (ii) (iii) 15°

Answer»

Construct the angles of the following measurements:



(i) 30° (ii) (iii) 15°

47.

Factorize 827x3+1+43x2+2x

Answer»

Factorize 827x3+1+43x2+2x

48.

Three girls Ishita, Isha and Nisha are playing a game by standing on a circle of radius 20 m drawn in a park. Ishita throws a ball to Isha, Isha to Nisha and Nisha to Ishita. If the distance between Ishita and Isha and between Isha and Nisha is 24 m each, what is the distance between Ishita and Nisha?

Answer»

Three girls Ishita, Isha and Nisha are playing a game by standing on a circle of radius 20 m drawn in a park. Ishita throws a ball to Isha, Isha to Nisha and Nisha to Ishita. If the distance between Ishita and Isha and between Isha and Nisha is 24 m each, what is the distance between Ishita and Nisha?

49.

Fill in the blanks to make each of the following a true statement:(i) A∪A′=.... (ii) ϕ′∩A=.... (iii) A∩A′=.... (iv)U′∩A=....

Answer» Fill in the blanks to make each of the following a true statement:

(i) AA=.... (ii) ϕA=....

(iii) AA=.... (iv)UA=....


50.

If 5tanθ=4, then find the value of (5sinθ − 4cosθ)(5sinθ + 4cosθ).

Answer» If 5tanθ=4, then find the value of (5sinθ 4cosθ)(5sinθ + 4cosθ).