BAL BHAVAN PUBLIC SCHOOL

PRE-BOARD-1 EXAMINATION
(2024-25)
CLASS:X SUBJECT: BASIC MATH(241) TIME:3 HRS MM: 80

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS:

1.This question paper consists of five sections: A-E and 38 questions in

total.
2. Section A consists of 20 MCQs carrying 1 mark each.
3. Section B consists of 5 questions carrying 2 marks each. An internal
choice has been provided in two questions.
4. Section C consists of 6 questions carrying 3 marks each. An internal
choice has been provided in two questions.
5. Section D consists of 4 questions carrying 5 marks each. An internal
choice has been provided in two questions.
6. Section E consists of 3 case based integrated units of assessment
carrying 4 marks each. Each question of this section has three sub-
parts which carry 1+1+2 marks respectively. An internal choice has
been provided in the sub part carrying 2 marks.
7. All questions are compulsory. Draw diagrams wherever necessary.
8. There are 8 pages in total.

SECTION-A
Q1. The pair of linear equations x + 2y + 5 = 0 and – 3x = 6y -1
has
a) Unique solutions.
b) exactly two solutions.
c) Infinitely many solution.
d) No solution.

Q2. The HCF of two numbers 65 and 104 is 13. If LCM of 65 and
104 is 40x, then the value of x is:
a) 5 ( b) 13 (c) 40 (d) 8
Q3. If a polynomial P(x) is given by p(x) = x −5 x+ 6 , then the value
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 of p (1) +p (4) is:
a) 0 (b) 4 (c) 2 (d) -4
Q4. If the discriminant of the quadratic equation 3 x −2 x + c=0 is 16,
2

then the value of c is:

a) 1 (b) 0 (c) -1 (d) √ 2
Q5. If an arc subtends an angle of 900 at the centre of a circle, then
the ratio of its length to the circumference of the circle is:
a) 2:3 (b) 1:4 (c) 4:1 (d) 1:3
Q6. The area of the sector of a circle of radius 12 cm is 60 π cm2.
The central angle of this sector is:
a) 120° (b) 6° (c) 75° (d) 150°
Q7. If the difference of mode and median of a data is 24, then the
difference of its median and mean is:
a) 12 (b) 24 (c) 8 (d) 36
Q8. Two dice are tossed simultaneously. The probability of getting
odd numbers on both the dice is :
6 3 12 9
a) 36 (b) 36 (c) 36 (d) 36
Q9. Maximum number of common tangents that can be drawn to
two circle intersecting at two distinct points is:
a) 4 (b) 3 (c) 2 (d) 1
1 θ
Q10. If sin θ=1, then the value of 2 sin ( 2 ) is:
(c) 2 (d) 0
1 1 1
a) 2 √2 (b) √2
Q11. Two lines are given to be parallel. The equation of one of these
lines is 5x- 3y = 2. The equation of the second line can be:
a) -15x – 9y =5
b) 15x + 9y = 5
c) 9x - 15y = 6
d) -15x +9y = 5
Q12. Three numbers in A.P. have the sum 30. What is its middle
term.
a) 4 (b) 10 (c) 16 (d) 8
Q13. In ∆ ABC DE|| BC ( as shown in the figure). If AD = 4 cm, AB =
9 cm and AC = 13.5 cm then the length of EC is:

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 a) 6 cm (b) 7.5 cm (c) 9 cm (d) 5.7 cm
Q14. At some time of the day, the length of the shadow of a tower is
equal to its height. Then, the sun’s altitude at that time is:
a) 30° (b)45° (c) 60° (d) 90°

∠ABC= 42° then the measure of ∠BAC is:

Q15. In the given figure, AB and AC are tangents to the circle. If

a) 96° (b) 42° (c) 106° (d) 86°

Q16. The fourth vertex D of a parallelogram ABCD whose three

vertices are A (-2,3), B (6,7) and C (8,3) is:
a) (0,1) (b) (0,-1) (c) (-1,0) (d) (1,0)
Q17. If a digit is chosen at random from the digits 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,

(b) 3 (c) 9 (d) 9

then the probability that this digit is an odd prime number is:
1 2 4 5
a) 3
Q18. Perimeter of a sector of a circle whose central angle is 90° and
radius is 7 cm is:
a) 35 cm (b) 11cm (c) 22 cm (d) 25 cm
In the following questions 19 and 20, a statement of
assertion (A) is followed by a statement of reason (R).
Mark the correct choice as:
(a) Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true and reason (R)
is the correct explanation of assertion (A).
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 (b) Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true but reason (R) is
not the correct explanation of assertion (A).
(c) Assertion (A) is true but reason (R) is false.
(d) Assertion (A) is false but reason (R) is true.

Q19. Assertion (A) : Mid- point of a line segment divides the line
segment in the ratio 1:1.
Reason (R) : The ratio in which the point (-3, k) divides the
line segment joining the points (-5, 4) and (-2, 3) is 1:2.
Q20. Assertion (A) : If the circumference of a circle is 176 cm, then
the radius is 28 cm.
Reason (R):Circumference = 2 π ×radius of a ¿˚ .
SECTION-B
Q21. Three bells toll at intervals of 9,12 and 15 minutes
respectively. If they start tolling together, after what time will
they next toll together?
Q22. (a)The minute hand of a clock is 14 cm long. Find the area on
the face of the clock described by the minute hand in 5
minutes.
OR
(b) Find the length of the arc of a circle which subtends an
angle of 600 at the centre of the circle of radius 42 cm.
2 ° 2 ° 2 °
Q23. (a)Evaluate:
5 cos 60 + 4 sec 30 −tan 45
2 ° 2
sin 30 +sin 60 °

OR
1 1

∠A and ∠B.
(b) If sin (A-B) = 2 , cos ( A+ B) = 2 ; 0¿ A+ B ≤ 90 , A>B ; find
°

EA EB
Q24. In the given figure, EC = ED , prove that ∆ EAB ∆ ECD .

Q25. Evaluate :
°
cos 45 +sin 60 °
° °
sec 30 + cosec30
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 SECTION- C

Q26. (a)How many numbers lie between 10 and 300 , which when
divided by 4 leave a remainder 3.
OR
(b) The 14 term of an A.P. is twice its 8th term . If its 6th term
th

is -8, then find the sum of its first 20 terms.

Q27. (a)Three coins are tossed simultaneously. What is the
probability of getting:
(i) At least one head?
(ii) Exactly two tails?
(iii) At most one tail?
OR
(b)A box contains 90 discs which are numbered 1 to 90. If one
disc is drawn at random from the box, find the probability that
it bears a:
(i)2- digit number less than 40.
(ii)Number divisible by 5 and greater than 50.
(iii)A perfect square number.
Q28. Solve the following system of linear equations graphically:
x-y+1=0
x+y=5
Q29. Find the zeroes of the polynomial 4 x + 4 x−3 and verify the
2

relationship between zeroes and coefficients of the polynomial.

Q30. Prove that √ 3 is an irrational number.

Q31. Prove that the parallelogram circumscribing a circle is a

rhombus.
SECTION D

Q32. Two pillars of equal lengths stand on either side of a road

which is 100 m wide, exactly opposite to each other. At a point
on the road between the pillars, the angles of elevation of the
tops of the pillars are 60°and 30° . Find the length of each pillar
and distance of the point on the road from the pillars. (Use √ 3=
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 1.732)
Q33. (a)State and prove Basic Proportionality theorem.
OR
(b) AD and PM are medians of triangles ABC and PQR
AB AD
respectively where ∆ ABC ∆ PQR . Prove that PQ = PM .
Q34. (a)A train travels a distance of 90 km at a constant speed. Had
the speed been 15km/h more, it would have taken 30 minutes
less for the journey. Find the original speed of the train.
OR
The product of two consecutive positive integers is 306. Find
the integers.
Q35. The following table shows the ages of the patients admitted in
a hospital during a year:
Age(in 5-15 15-25 25-35 35-45 45-55 55-65
years)
Number of 6 11 21 23 14 5
patients
Find the mode and mean of the data given above.

SECTION-E
Q36. Ryan, from a very young age, was fascinated by the twinkling
of stars and the vastness of space. He always dreamt of
becoming an astronaut one day. So he started to sketch his own
rocket designs on the graph sheet. One such design is given
below:

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 Based on the above, answer the following questions:
(i)Find the mid-point of the segment joining F and G.
(ii) What are the coordinates of the point D?
(iii) (a) What is the distance between the points A and C?
OR
(b) Find the coordinates of the point which divides the line
segment joining the points A and B in the ratio 1:3 internally.

Q37. Treasure Hunt is an exciting and adventurous game where

participants follow a series of clues/numbers/maps to discover
hidden treasures. Players engage in a thrilling quest, solving
puzzles and riddles to unveil the location of the coveted prize.
While playing a treasure hunt game, some clues (numbers) are
hidden in various spots collectively forming an A.P. If the
number on the nth spot is 20 + 4n, then answer the following
questions to help the players in spotting the clues:

(i)Which number is on the first spot?

(ii) Which number is on the (n-2)th spot ?
(iii)(a) Which spot is numbered as 112?
OR
(b) What is the sum of all the numbers on the first 10
spots?

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Q38. Tamper – proof tetra -packed milk guarantees both freshness
and security. This milk ensures uncompromised quality,
preserving the nutritional values within and making it a
reliable choice for health conscious individuals.
500 ml milk is packed in a cuboidal container of dimensions
15cm× 8 cm×5 cm . These milk packed are then packed in cuboidal
cartons of dimensions 30 cm×32 cm ×15 cm.
Based on the above given information, answer the following
questions:
(i)Find the volume of the cuboidal carton.
(ii) How much milk can the cup will hold which is in the shape
of a right circular cylinder with height 7 cm and radius 5 cm.
(iii)(a) Find the total surface area of a milk packet.
OR
(b) How many milk packets can be filled in a carton?

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