Chapter Wise Multiple Questions

REAL NUMBERS REAL NUMBERS
10. If x2 + y2 = 10xy, prove that 2 log (x + y) = log x + log y + 2log 2 + log 3. (J’19)
SSC PUBLIC EXAMINATION QUESTIONS
MARCH ‘2015 TO JUNE 2019
4 MARKS
1. Prove that 3 + 2√5 is an irrational number. (M’15)
REAL NUMBERS
1 MARK 2. Expand log (J’15)
1. Insert 4 rational numbers between and 1 without using formula (M’15)
3. Express the numbers 6825 and 3825 as a product of its prime factors.
3 2 2
2. The prime factorization of a natural number(n) is 2 x 3 x 5 x 7. How many consecutive
Find the HCF and LCM of the above numbers by using their products of prime factors.
zeroes will it have at the end of it? justify your answer. (J’15)
3. Find the value of log 5 125 (M’16) Justify your answer. (J’15)
4. Write any two irrational numbers lying between 3 and 4. (J’16) 4. Use Euclid's division Lemma to show that the cube of any positive integer is of the form 7m
5. Find the value of 𝑙𝑜𝑔√ 256. (M’17) or 7m + 1 or 7m + 6. (M’16)
6. Find the HCF and LCM of 90, 144 by prime factorization method ( J’17)
7. Is log 3 81 rational or irrational? Justify your answer. ( J’17) 5. Prove that √2 − 3√5 is an irrational number. (M’16)
8. Expand log 10 385 . (M’18) 6. Use Euclid's division lemma, show that the cube of any positive integer is of the form 3p or
9. Find the value of 𝑙𝑜𝑔√ 128 . ( J’18 ) 3p + 1or 3p + 2 for any integer ‘p’. (J’16)
10. Find the HCF of 24 and 33 by using division algorithm. (M’19)
7. Prove that √3 – √5 is an irrational number. (J’16)
11. Ramu says, “If log 10 x = 0, value of x =0”. Do you agree with him? Give reason. (J’19)
2 MARKS 8. Use Euclid’s division lemma to show that the square of any positive integer is of the form 5n
1. Write any three numbers of two digits. Find the L.C.M. and H.C.F. for the above numbers or 5n +1 or 5n + 4 where n is a whole number. (M’17) & (J’19)
by the “Prime factorization method” . (M’15)
9. If x2 + y2 = 27xy, then show that 𝑙𝑜𝑔 = [𝑙𝑜𝑔𝑥 + 𝑙𝑜𝑔𝑦] ( J’17)
2. Give an example for each of the following
a. The product of two rational numbers is a rational number. 10. Show that cube of any positive integer will be in the form of 8m or 8m +1 or 8m + 3 or 8m
b. The product of two irrational numbers is an irrational number. (M’15) + 5 or 8m + 7, where m is a whole number. (M’18)
3. state with reasons which of the following are rational numbers and which are irrational
11. Prove that √3 + √5 is an irrational number. (M’18)
numbers. (i) √225 x √4 (ii) 6√50 + 8√125 . (J’15)
4. If x2 + y2 = 7xy then show that 2 log (x + y) = log x + log y + 2log 3 (M’16) 12. Prove that √2 + √11 is an irrational number. ( J’18 )
5. Express 2016 as product of prime factor. ( J’16) 13. Prove that √2 + √7 is an irrational number. (M’19)
6. Write any two three digit numbers. Find their L.C.M. and G.C.D. by prime factorization
14. Use division algorithm to show that the square of any positive integer is of the form 5m or
method. (M’17)
7. Prove that 2 + √3 is irrational. ( J’17) 5m +1 or 5m + 4 where m is a whole number. (J’19)
8. Show that 𝑙𝑜𝑔 + 2 𝑙𝑜𝑔 − 𝑙𝑜𝑔 = 𝑙𝑜𝑔 2. (M’18) 15. Show that √5 − √3 is an irrational number. (J’19)
9. Lalitha says that HCF and LCM of the numbers 80 and 60 are 20 and 120 respectively. Do
you agree with her ? Justify. ( J’18 )
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REAL NUMBERS / SETS
REAL NUMBERS
14. The decimal expansion of 0.225 in its rational form is . . . . (J’18)
PART - B A. 225 B. C. D.
1. The number of prime factors of 36 is . . . . . . . (M’15) 15. Every even positive integer can be written in the form of . . . . (J’18)
A. 4 B. 3 C. 2 D. 1 A. 2p + 1 (p ∈ Z+) C. 2p – 1 (p ∈ Z+)
2. The exponential form of log100.001 = – 3 is . . . . . . (M’15) +
B. 2p (p ∈ Z ) D. 3p (p ∈ Z+)
A. (0.001)10 = –3 C. (10)3 = – 0.001 16. The exponential form of log √𝑥 = y is . . . . . . . . (M’19)
10
B. (– 3) = 0.001 D. (10) –3 = 0.001 y 4 a y 2 y 2
3. Which of the following is true for an irrational number? (J’15) A. a = x B. y = 4 C. a = x D. x = a
2019
A. Which can be written in the form of , where p, q∈ Z, q ≠ 0. 17. The last(unit place) digit of 6 in its standard form is . . . . . . . . (M’19)
A. 6 B. 4 C. 9 D. 19
B. Which cannot be written in the form of , where p, q∈ Z, q ≠ 0.
18. If 𝑙𝑜𝑔 2 = 0.3010, then log1032 is . . . . . . . . (J’19)
C. Non-terminating repeating decimals.
A.5.3010 B. 2.3010 C. 1.5050 D.0.3010
D. Non terminating, non-repeating decimals.
4. Which one of the following is not rational number? (M’16)
B. log103 D. 123.123
SETS
A. C. 5. 23
1 MARK
5. LCM of 24, 36 is . . . . . . (M’16) 1. If A ={x : x ∈ N and x < 20} and B = { x : x ∈ N and x ≤ 5 } then write the set A – B in the
A. 24 B. 36 C. 72 D. 864 set builder form. (M’15)
b
6. The logarithmic form of a = c is . . . . . . (J’16) 2. “B is a set of all months in a year having 30 days”. Write the above set in the roster form.
A. log a c = b B. log b c = a C. log a b = c D. log b a = c 3. If A – B = {3,4, 5}, B – A { 1, 8, 9} and A∩B = { 6, 7}, then find A∪B. (J’15) (J’15)
7. If 3log (x + 3) = log 27, then the value of x is . . . . . . . (J’16) 𝟏 𝟏 𝟏 𝟏
4. If A = 1, , , , , then write A In set builder form. (M’16)
A. 0 B. 1 C. 6 D. 24 𝟒 𝟗 𝟏𝟔 𝟐𝟓
8. Which one of the following rational numbers has terminating decimal expression?( J’16) 5. A = {x : x ∈ N, x is a composite number and x < 13}. Write set A In the roster form. (J’16)
6. Represent A∩B through venn diagram, Where A = {1, 4, 6, 9,10} and
A. B. C. D.
B = { perfect squares less than 25}. (M’17)
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9. If P1 and P2 are two odd prime numbers such that P1 > P2, then P1 – P2 is . . . (M’17) 7. If A = {1, 2, 3, 4, 5 }, b = { 3, 4, 5, 6 }, Find A∩B. ( J’17)
A. An even number C. A prime number 8. Give one example each for a finite set and an infinite set. (M’18)
B. An odd number D. An odd prime number 9. List all the subsets of the set A = { x, y , z } ( J’18 )
10. In the rational form of a terminating decimal number prime factor of the denominator is . 10. If A = {x : x is a factor of 24}, then find n(A). (M’19)
(J’17)
11. If A = { 1, 2, 3}, Then find A – B and B – A (J’19)
A. only 2 C. 2 or 5 only
B. only 5 D. any Prime 2 MARKS
11. log10 2 + log 10 5 value = . . . . . . . (J’17) 1. If A ={x : x ∈ N and x < 6} and B = { x : x ∈ N and 3 < x < 8 } then
A. 1 B. 2 C. 5 D. 10 Show that A – B ≠ B – A with the help of Venn diagram. (M’15)
12. If log 3 729 = x, then the value of x is . . . . . . (M’18)
2. Answer the following questions and justify your answers.
A. 9 B. 243 C. 81 D. 6
a. A ={x : x ∈ N, x < 2015 }, is it a finite set or infinite set ?
𝟕
13. The number of digits in the fractional part of the decimal form of is . . . . (M’18) b. B ={x : x + 5 = 5 } is it a null set or a Universal set ? (J’15)
𝟒𝟎
A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4 3. A = { x : x ∈ N, and x is a factor of 30} ; B = {x : x ∈ N, and x is a prime factor of 30} draw
Venn diagram for A∪B ( J’16)
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SETS SETS
4. If A = { x : x ∈ N, x < 10 }, B = { x : x is a prime number and x x < 10 }, Then show that

A – B ≠ B – A with the help of Venn diagram. ( J’17)
PART - B μ
1. In venn diagram given below . . . . . . (M’15) 9, 10
1, 3 2, 4
5. If A ={1, 2, 3, 4}, B = {2, 4, 6, 8, 10}, then represent the Venn diagram of A – B. (J’18 ) A. A∪B = 𝜙 C. A∩B = μ 5, 7 6, 8
6. If = {0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10}, A = { 2, 3, 5, 8} and B = {0, 3, 5, 7, 10}. Then B. A∪B = μ D. A∩B = 𝜙 A B
represent A⋂B in the Venn diagram. (M’19) 2. Set A = {F,L, W,O} Which of the following is not a set builder form for set A (J’15)
7. If A ={ x : x is a factor of 12} and B = {x: x is a factor of 6} then find A∪B and A∩B. A. {x : x is a letter from the world FOLLOW}
(J’19) B. { x : x is a letter from the world FLOW}
4 MARKS C. { x : x is a letter from the world WOLF}
1. X is a set of factors of 24 and Y is a set of factors of 36, then find sets X∪Y and X∩Y by D. { x : x is a letter from the world SLOW}
using Venn diagram and comment on the answer. (M’16) 3. If the union of two sets is one of the set itself, then the relation between
2. A = {x : x ∈ N and x is a multiple of 4}; B = {x : x ∈ N and x is a multiple of 6 }; C in the two sets is ______ (J’15)
= {x : x ∈ N and x is a multiple LCM of 4 and 6} . Find A∩B. How can you relate the sets A. One set is a subset of other set C. Equal number of elements of both the sets
A∩B and C. (J’16) B. Disjoint sets D. Empty sets
4. Which one of the following is the example of finite set? (M’16)
μ
3. From the following Venn diagram, A B A. {x / x ∈ N and x2 = 9} C. Set of all multiples of even prime numbers.
write the elements of sets A and B. And verify a B. Set of rational numbers between 2 and 3. D. Set of all odd prime numbers.
c b
d
n(A∪B) + n(A∩B) = n(A) + n(B). (M’17) e 5. Number of sub-sets of a set 𝜙 is . . . . . . (M’16)
f h g A. 0 B. 1 C. 3 D. 4
6. Which one of the following statement is false (J’16)
μ A. Every set is subset of itself C. Intersection of two disjoint sets is empty set
4. Using the Venn diagram, verify A B
B. Empty set is subset of every set D. Cardinal number of an infinite set is zero.
n (A∪B ) = n(A) + n(B) – n(A∩B). ( J’17) 10 1 6 12
2 7. S = 3, π, √2, −5, 3 + √7, . Which of the following is a subset of ‘S’ Containing all
4 7
5 3 9 8 rational numbers. (M’17)
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A. 3, π, , −5, 3 + √7 C. 3, π, √2
5. A = { x : x is a perfect square, x < 50, x ∈ N },
B. 3 + √7 , √2, π D. 3, −5, ,
B = { x : x = 8m + 1, where m W, x < 50, x ∈ N}. Find A∩B and display it with Venn
8. From the Venn diagram, A∪B = . . . . . . . . . (M’17)
diagram. (M’18)
A. {5, 6} A B
6. If A = {x : x is a prime and x < 10 }, B = { x : x is a factor of 6 }, then find A∩B, A∪B
B. {5, 6, 7, 8 } 5 7
and A – B. ( J’18 )
C. 𝜙 6 8
7. If A = {x : 2x + 1, x∈ N, x ≤ 5 }, B = {x : x is a composite number, x ≤ 12}, then show
D. {7, 8}
that (A⋃B) – (A⋂B) = (A – B) ⋃ (B – A ). (M’19) 9. If A ⊂ B, then A∩B = . . . . . . (J’17)
8. If A={x : x is a prime less than 20} and B = {x : x is whole number less than 10} then A. A B. B C. 𝜙 D. μ
verify n(A∪B) = n(A) +n(B) – n(A∩B). (J’19) 10. The number of subsets of a set is 16, then the set has __________ elements. (J’17)
A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4
11. If A ⊂ B, n(A) = 12 and n(B) = 20, then the value of n(B – A) is . . . . (M’18)
A. 32 B. – 8 C. 8 D. – 32
SETS / POLYNOMIALS POLYNOMIALS
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12. If set A and B are disjoint sets and n(A) = 6, n(B) =5, then n(A∪B) is . . . . (J’18) 4. Show that 2 and − are zeros of the polynomial 3x – 5x – 2 ( J’16)
A. 11 B. 6 C. 5 D. 1 3
5. Which of √2 and 2 is a zero of the polynomial p(x) = x – 2x ? Why? (M’17)
13. Which of the following is true (J’18) 3 2
6. Divide x – 3x + 5x –3 by x2 – 2. And verify the division lemma. ( J’17)
A. 𝜙 = 0 C. 𝜙 = { 0 } 7. Complete the following table for the polynomial y = p(x) = x3 – 2x + 3. (M’18)
B. 𝜙 = { } D. Both A and C.
14. If A⊂ B, then A – B = _______ (M’19) x –1 0 1 2
x3
A. A B. B C. B – A D. ∅
2 2 – 2x
15. If A = {x : x – 16 = 0, x ∈R} and B = {x : x – 5x + 6 = 0, x∈ R}, then A⋃B is a ___ (M’19) 3
A. Singleton set. C. Null set. y
B. Infinite set. D. Finite set. (x, y)
16. If the number of subsets of a given set is 32, then the number of elements in the set will
be . . . . . . . (J’19) 8. If one of the zeros of the cubic polynomial p(x) = ax3 + bx2 + cx + d is zero, then find the
A. 2 B. 4 C. 5 D. 3 product of other two zeros of p(x). ( a ≠ 0 ). ( J’18 )
3 2
9. Divide x – 4x + 5x – 2 by x – 2. (M’19)
POLYNOMIALS
4 MARKS
1 MARK
𝒙𝟓 𝒙𝟒 𝒙𝟑 𝒙𝟐
1. Lakshmi does not want to disclose the length, breath the height of a cuboid of her project. she
1. If x ≠ – 1, then find the quotient of (M’15) has constructed a polynomial x3 – 6x2 + 11x – 6 by taking the values of length, breath and height
𝒙𝟑 𝒙𝟐 𝒙 𝟏
2. “ We can write a trinomial having degree 7”. as its zeros. Can you open the secret [ i.e., find the measures of length, breath on the height] (M’15
Justify the above statement by giving one example. (M’15) 2. Draw the graph for the polynomial p(x) = x2 + 3x – 4 and find its zeroes from the graph. (M’15)
3. Write an example for a quadratic Polynomial that has no zeros. (M’16) 3. Draw the graph of the polynomial p(x) = 3x2 + 2x – 1 on the graph paper. Find its zeros from the
4. If p(x) = x3 – 3x2 + 2x – 3 is a polynomial, then find the value of p(1). (J’16) graph. (J’15)
2 3
5. Srikar says that the order of the polynomial (x – 5)(x +1) is 6. Do you agree with him? 4. Draw the graph for the polynomial p(x) = x2 – 3x + 2 and find the zeroes from the graph. (M’16)
2
6. Find zeros of the polynomial P(x) = x – 4. ( J’17) 5. Draw the graph of the polynomial p(x) = x2 – 5x + 4 on the graph paper. Find its zeros from the
(M’18)
graph. (J’16)
7. Verify the relation between zeros and coefficients of the quadratic polynomial is x2 – 4.
6. On dividing by x3 – 3x2 + 5x – 7 by x2 – 2x + 4, If the remainder is in the form of Ax + B, find
8. Weather and 1 all zeros of the polynomial p(x) = 2x2 – 3x + 1 or not? Justify. ( J’18 ) the values of A and B. (J’16).
4 3 2 2
9. If P(x) = x4 + 1, then find P(2) – P(-2). (M’19) 7. Divide 3x – 5x + 4x + 3x – 5 by x – 3 and verify the division algorithm.(M’17)
3 2
10. – 3, 0 and 2 are the zeroes of the polynomial p(x) = x + ( a – 1) x + bx + c Find a and c.(J’19) The perimeter of a right angle triangle is 60 cm and it's hypotenuse is 25 cm. Then find the
11. Write any two linear polynomials having one term under three terms. (J’19) remaining two sides. (M’17)
2
2 MARKS 8. Draw the graph of the polynomial p(x) = x – 5x + 6 and find the zeros from the graph.(M’17)
2
1. For what value of k, – 4 is a zero of the polynomial x2 – x – (2k + 2). (J’15). 9. Draw the graph of p(x) = x – 2x –8 and find the zeros of the polynomial from it. ( J’17)
2. Use the table given below to draw the graph. Use the graph drawn to find the values of 10. Total number of pencils required are given by 4x4 + 2x3 – 2x2 + 62x - 66. If each box contains
a and b. (J’15) x2 + 2x – 3 pencils, then find the number of boxes to be purchased. (M’18)
x -2 0 2 1 b 11. Draw the graph of the polynomial p (x) = x2 + x – 2 on the graph paper. Find its zeroes from the
y -3 1 a 3 -7 graph. ( J’18 )
3. Length of a rectangle is 5 units more than its breadth. Express its perimeter in polynomial form.
12. Draw the graph of the polynomial p(x) = x2 – 7x + 12, then find its zeroes from the graph. (M’19)
(M’16)
13. Draw the graph for the polynomial p(x) = x2 + 3x – 4 and hence find the zeros from the graph.
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POLYNOMIALS / PAIR OF LINEAR EQUATIONS
POLYNOMIALS
PART – B 10. The number of zeros of the polynomial, Whose graph is given below (J’17)
1. The quadratic polynomial, whose zeros are 2 and 3, is . . . . . . . (M’15)
A. 0
A. x2 – 5x – 6 B. x2 + 5x – 6 C. x2 – 5x + 6 D. x2 + 5x + 6 B. 1
2. Which of the following is a polynomial with only one zero ? (M’15) C. 2 O
A. p(x) = 2x2 – 3x + 4 C. p(x) = 2x + 3 D. 3
B. p(x) = x2 – 2x + 1 D. p(x) = 5 11. If the polynomial p(x) = x3 – x2 + 3x + k is divided by (x – 1), the remainder obtained is 3,
3. Observe the given rectangular figure, then its area in polynomial function is. . . (M’15) then the value of k is . . . . . . (M’18)
A. A(x) = x2 + 7x + 30 A. –3 B. 1 C. 1 D. 3
B. A(x) = – x2 + 7x + 30 12. In a division, if division is (x + 1), quotient is x and remainder is 4 then dividend is (M’18)
10 + x
C. A(x) = x2 – 7x + 30 A. x2 + x B. 4(x + 1) + x C. x(x +1) + 4 D. 4 x + 4
2
D. A(x) = – x2 – 7x + 30 x+3 13. If p(x) = x – 4x + 5, then the value of p(1) is . . . . (J’18)
4. The following is the graph of a polynomial. Find the zeros of the polynomial from the A. –1 B. 0 C. 1 D. 2
given graph (J’15) Y
3 14. From the graph, the zeros of the polynomial are . . . . . (J’18)
A. –2, 3 Y1
B. 1, 3
2 A. –2
1
C. –2, 1 B. 0 X1 X
X1 -2 O 1
D. 3, 0 C. 2 –2 –1 O 1 2
5. Observe the following graphs (J’15) Y 1 Y
D. All the above.
(i) Y y = f(x) (ii) Y (iii Y (iv) Y 15. If α,β are the zeroes of the polynomial x2 + 5x + k and α – β = 3, then the value of k . . (M’19)
y= y=
) p(x) A. 6 B. 9 C. 5 D. 4
g(x) O
X1 O X X1 X X1 O
16. The polynomial p(x) = x4 – 2 x3 – x2 – 1 is divided by (x + 1) then the degree of quotient
X X1 O X
1
polynomial is . . . . (J’19)
Y Y1 Y 1
y = q(x) Y1 A. 1 B. 3 C. 4 D. 2
Which of them are the graphs of quadratic polynomials?
A. (i), (ii) and (iii) C. (i) and (iv) PAIR Of LINEAR EQUATIONS IN TwO VARIABLES
B. (i) and (iii) D. (i), (iii) and (iv) 1 MARK
6. The coefficient of x In polynomial 7x – 17x11 + 27x5 – 7 is . . . . . . . (M’16)
7 17 1. For what value of k, the following system of equations has a unique solution.
A. –1 B. 0 C. 7 D. 17 x – ky = 2 and 3x + 2y = – 5 (M’15)
𝟏 𝟏 2. For what values of m, the pair of equations3x + my = 10 and 9x + 12y = 30 have a unique
7. The quadratic polynomial having and
as its zeros is . . . . . . (J’16) solution. (M’16)
𝟑 𝟐
A. 2
x + B. 2
– 6x – 5x + 1 C. x2 – D. 6x2 – 5x – 1 3. In a rectangle ABCD, AB = x + y, BC = x – y, CD = 9 and AD = 3. Find the values of
3 2 x and y. (J’16)
8. Sum of zeros of a polynomial x – 2x + 3x – 4 is . . . . . (M’17)
4. Show that the pair Linear Equations 7x + y = 10 and x + 7y = 10 are consultant. (M’17)
A. –2 B. 2 C. 1 D. 4
5. Write the Condition for the pair of linear equations in two variables to be parallel lines.( J’17)
9. The graph presented by y = x is . . . . . . (M’17)
6. If x = a and y = b is solution for the pair of equations x – y = 2 and x + y = 4, then find the
Y Y Y Y
A. B. C. D. values of a and b. (M’18)
7. Whether the following pair of Linear Equations are parallel? Justify.
X X X X
6x – 4y + 10 = 0, 3x – 2y + 6 = 0. ( J’18 )
8. For what value of ‘t’ the following pair of linear equations has a no solution? 2x – ty = 5 and
3x + 2y = 11. (M’19)
PAIR OF LINEAR EQUATIONS PAIR OF LINEAR EQUATIONS/QUADRATIC EQUATIONS
2 MARKS 12. Solve the equations by graphically 3x + 4y = 10 and 4x – 3y = 5. (M’19)

1. If we multiply or divide both sides of a linear equation by a non- zero number, then the roots 13. Sum of the present ages of two friends are 23 years, five years ago product of their ages was
of that linear equation will remain the same’. is it true? ? If so, justify with an example. (M’15) 42. Find their ages 5 years hence. (M’19)
2. If the present ages of A and B are in ratio of 9 : 4 and after 7 years the ratio of the ages 14. Draw the graph of x + y = 11 and x – y = 5. Find the solution of the pair of linear equations.
will be 5 : 3 then find their present ages. (J’15) (J’19)
3. Solve the following pair of linear equations by substitution method. 2x – 3y = 19 and
PART B
1. Which of the following is not a linear equation? (M’15)
3x – 2y = 21 (M’16) A. 5 + 4x = y + 3 B. x + 2y = y – x C. 3 – x = y2 + 4 D. x + y = 0
0 0 0
4. If the measure of angles of a triangle are x , y and 40 , and difference between the measures 2. A pair of linear equations in two variables are 2x – y = 4 and 4x – 2y = 6.This pair of
0 0 0 0 equations are . . . . . (M’15)
of angles x and y is 30 , then find values of x0 and y . ( J’16)
5. Given the linear equation 3x + 4y = 11, write linear equations in two variables such that their A. Consistent equations C. inconsistent equations
geometrical representations form parallel lines and intersecting lines. (M’18) B. Dependent equations D. cannot say
6. Solve the pair of linear equations 2x + 3y = 8 and x + 2y = 5 by Elimination method.(M’19) 3. Solution for the equations √3 x + √5 y = 0 and √7 x + √11 y = 0 is (J’15)
7. For what values of m the following mx + 4y = 10 and 9x + 12y = 30 system of equations will A. x = 3, y = 5 B. x = 7, y = 11 C. x = 1, y = 1 D. x = 0, y = 0
have no solution? Why ? (J’19). 4. The value of x which satisfies the equation 3x – (x – 4) = 3x + 1 is. . . . . (M’16)
4 MARKS A. –3 B. 0 C. 3 D. 10
1. Solve the following pair of equations by reducing them to a pair of linear equations 5. Which of the following is inconsistent equation to 2x + 3y – 5 = 0? (M’17)
A. 4x – 6y – 11 = 0 C. x + 3y = 5
+ = 2 and − = 1 (M’15) D. 4x + 6y – 11 = 0
B. 2x + y = 5
2. Draw a graph for the following pair of linear equations in two variables and find their solution 6. The value of ‘x’, which satisfies 2(x – 1) – (1 – x) = 2x + 3 (J’17)
from the graph 2x + y = 5 and3 x – 2y = 4 (M’15) A. 2 B. 4 C. 6 D. 8
3. Draw the graphs of the following equations 3x – y – 2 = 0 and 2x + y – 8 = 0 on the graph
7. The value of k for which the system of equations kx – y = 2 and 6x – 2y = 3 has no
paper.
solution, is . . . (M’18)
i) Write down the co-ordinates of the point of intersection of the equations. A. = 3 B. ≠ 3 C. ≠ 0 D. = 0
ii) Find the area of the triangle formed by the lines and the X – axis. (J’15) 8. If 2x + 3y = 8 and 4x + py = 16 has infinite solutions then p = . . . . . (J’18)
4. Draw the graph for the equations 2x – 3y = 5 and 4x – 6y = 15 on the graph paper and check A. 8 B. 6 C. 10 D. 16
whether they are consistent or not. (J’15)
5. Draw the graph for the following pair of linear equations in two variables and find their
QUADRATIC EQUATIONS
solution from the graph. 3x– 2y = 2 and 2x + y = 6 (M’16) 1 MARK
6. Draw the graph for the equations 2x – y – 4 = 0 and x + y = 0 on the graph paper and check 1. Check whether 1 and are the roots of the equation 2x2 – 5x + 3 = 0. (J’15)
whether they are consistent or not. (J’16) 2. If b2 – 4ac > 0 in ax2 + bx + c = 0, (a ≠ 0); then what can you say about roots of the equation?
7. Draw the graph of 2x + y = 6 and 2x – y + 2 = 0 and find the solution from the graph. (M’17) (M’16)
8. Show that the following pair of equations are consistent and show them graphically 3. Find the value of k, if 2 is one of the roots of the quadratic equation x2 – kx + 6 = 0 (J’16)
x + 3y = 6 and 2x – 3y = 12 (J’17) 2
4. Write the nature of roots of the quadratic equation 2x – 5x + 6 = 0 (M’17)
9. Find the solution of x + 2y = 10 and 2x + 4y = 8 graphically (M’18) 2
5. Write the nature of the roots of the quadratic equation x – 8x + 16 = 0. ( J’17)
10. Solve + = 2 and − = 1 ( J’18 ) 6. Find sum and product of the roots of the quadratic equation x2 – 4√3 x + 9 = 0. (M’18)
11. Solve the following pair of linear equations by graph method. 7. Find the values of k for which the quadratic equation 4x2 + 5kx + 25 = 0 has equal roots.(J’18)
2x + y = 6 and 2x – y + 2 = 0. ( J’18 ) 8. Find the roots of the quadratic equation x2 + 2x – 3 = 0. (M’19)
QUADRATIC EQUATIONS QUADRATIC EQUATIONS/PROGRESSIONS
2 5. If a number is 132 smaller than its square, then the number is . . . . . (M’18)
9. Find the discriminant of the quadratic equation 3x – 5x + 2 = 0 and hence write the nature of
A. 11 B. 8 C. 9 D. 12
its roots. (J’19) 2 2
6. If both roots are common to the Quadratic equations x – 4 = 0 and x + px – 4 = 0,
2 MARKS then p = . . . . . . . . . (M’19)
1. If 9x2 + kx + 1 = 0 has equal roots, then find the value of k. (M’16) A. 2 B. 0 C. 4 D. 1
2
2. The sum of a number and its reciprocal is Find the number. (M’17) 7. The sum of the roots of 6x = 1 is . . . . . . . . (J’19)
3. Is it possible to design a rectangular Garden, whose length is twice of its breadth and area is A. 0 B. 𝟔
𝟏
C. − 𝟔
𝟏 D. 6
200 m2 ? If so, so find its length and breadth. ( J’17)
8. The sum of a number and its reciprocal is , then the number is . . . . (J’19)
4. If the equation kx2 –2kx + 6 = 0 has equal roots, then find the value of k. (M’18)
5. Without calculating the roots of x2 - 5x + 6 = 0, explain the nature of roots. ( J’18 ) A. 3 B. 4 C. 5 D. 17
2
6. Write the Quadratic equation, whose roots are 2 + √3 and 2 - √3 . (M’19) 9. The roots of a quadratic equation ax + bx + c = 0, a ≠ 0 are _____ (J’19)
7. Find the roots of quartic equation x2 + 4x + 3 = 0 by “completing square method”. (J’19) A. ; C. ;
2
8. Shashanka said that (x + 1) = 2(x – 3) is a quadratic equation. Do you agree? (J’19)
4 MARKS B. ; D. ;
1. If the sum of the areas of two squares is 468 m2 and the difference of their perimeters is 24m.,
then find the measurements of their sides. (J’15) PROGRESSIONS
2. Sum of the squares of two consecutive positive even integers is 100; find those numbers by 1 MARK
using quadratic equations. (M’16) 1. The hand- bore well dealer charges Rs 200/- for the first one metre only and raises drilling
3. If – 4 is a common root for the quadratic equations 2x2 + px + 8 = 0 and p(x2 + x) + k = 0 (J’17) charges at the rate of rupees 30/- for every subsequent metre. Write a progression for the
4. Sum of squares of two consecutive even numbers is 580.Find the numbers by writing a suitable above data. (M’15)
quadratic equation. (M’18) (J’18) 2. In a flower garden, there are 23 plants in the first row, 21 plants in the second row,19 plants in
5. If a number when increased by 12, equals 160 times of its reciprocal, then find the numbers. the third row and so on. If there are 10 rows in that flower garden, then find the total number
6. Sum of the areas of two squares is 850 m2. If the difference of their perimeters is 40 m. Find the of plants in the last row with the help of the formula tn = a + (n – 1)d. (M’15)
sides of the two squares. (M’19) 3. Write the common difference of an Arithmetic Progression, whose nth term is given by
7. A train travels 360 km. at a uniform speed. If the speed had been 5 km./ h more, it would have tn = 3n + 7. (J’15)
taken 1 hour less for the same journey. Find the speed of the train. (J’19) 4. Find the sum of first 200 natural numbers. (M’16)
PART - B 5. Is ‘zero’ is a term of the Arithmetic Progression 31, 28, 25, . .? Justify your answer. (J’16)
n
1. Which of the following is a quadratic equation? (J’15) 6. In a G.P. tn = (–1) .2017. Find the common ratio. (M’17)
A. x3 – 6x2 + 2x – 1 = 0 C. x + = 3 7. The nth term of AP is 6n + 2. Find the common difference (n ∈ N) ( J’17)
B. x2 + = 2 D. (x + 1) (x + 2)(x + 3) = 0 8. The sequence √3 , √6 , √9 , √12 , . . . form an Arithmetic Progression? Give reason. (M’18)
2. Which one of the following quadratic equations has equal roots? (M’16) 9. For the A.P. : –3, –7, –11, . . . . . . ; can we find directly a30 - a20 without actually finding a30
2 2
A. x – 5 = 0 C. x + 5x + 6 = 0 and a20. ( J’18 )
2 2
B. x –10x + 25 = 0 D. x – 1 10. Radha says “1, 1, 1, . . . . . . . are in A.P. and also in G.P”. Do you agree with Radha? Give
2
3. If x – px + q = 0 ( p, q ∈ R and p ≠ 0, q ≠ 0) has distinct real roots, then . . . . .( M’17) reason. (M’19)
2 2 2 2
A. p < 4q B. p > 4q C. p = 4q D. p + 4q = 0 11. Find the 11th term of the A.P. : 15, 12, 9, . . . . . . (J’19)
4. In a quadratic equation ax2 + bx + c = 0, if b2 - 4ac > 0, then their roots are . . . . (J’17)
A. real and distinct C. imaginary
B. real and equal D. None
PROGRESSIONS PROGRESSIONS
2 MARKS PART - B
1. If 7 times of 7th term of an Arithmetic Progression is equal to the 11 times of 11th term of it, 1. The common difference of an Arithmetic Progression, whose 3rd term is 5 and 7th term is
then find the 18th term of that Arithmetic Progression. (J’15) 9, is . . . . (M’15)
2. Measures of sides of a triangle are in Arithmetic Progression. Its perimeter is 30 cm., the A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4
difference between the longest and shortest side is 4 cm; then find the measures of the sides. 2. If (i) –1.0, –1.5, –2.0, –2.5, … . . and ( ii) – 1, – 3, – 9, – 27, . . . . are two progressions,
(M’16)
3. Explain the terms in the formula Sn = [2𝑎 + (𝑛 − 1)𝑑] ( J’16) then which of them is a Geometric Progression (J’15)
4. Find the sum of the first 10 terms of an A.P. 3, 15, 27, 39, . . . . . . . . (M’17) A. (i) only B. (ii) only C. (i) and (ii) both D. None of them
n-1
5. Find the value of ‘k’ so that k + 2, 4k – 6 and 3k – 2 are the three consecutive terms of an A.P. 3. In Geometric Progression formula tn = ar , r denotes (M’16)
A. nth term C. Common ratio
( J’17)
B. Number of terms. D. First term
6. Find the 7th term from the end of the automatic progression 7, 10, 13, . . . . 184. (M’18)
4. Which of the following geometric progressions has the common ratio as √𝟐 (M’16)
7. In a rangoli design of 13 rows, every row increases its previous row by two dots and first row
A. √2 , √6 , √18 . . . . . . C. √5 , √15 , √45 . . . . . .
contains 5 dots, then how many total dots are in the design? ( J’18 )
th B. √3 , √6 , √12 . . . . . . D. √7 , √21 , √63 . . . . . .
8. Write the formula of n term of G.P. and explain the terms in it. (M’19) n-1
5. In the formula of nth term of Geometric Progression, an = ar , r denotes (J’16)
9. Which term of the G.P. : √2 , 2, 2√2 , 4, . . . . . . . . . . . . is 32. ( J’19)
A. First term C. Common difference
4 MARKS B. Common ratio D. Number of terms
1. If the nth terms of the Geometric Progressions 162, 54, 18, . . . . . and , , , . . . . . . . are 6. The common difference of an Arithmetic Progression in which a25 – a12 = – 52 is . (J’16)
equal, then find the value of n (M’15) A. 4 B. – 4 C. 3 D. – 3
2. If the sum of the first 7 terms of an Arithmetic Progression is 49 and that of first 17 terms is 7. Sum of 10 terms of the progression log 2 + log 4 + log 8 + log 16 + . . . . is . . . (J’16)
289, then the first ‘n’ terms. (M’15) A. 45log 2 B. 90 log 2 C. 10 log 2 D. 55 log 2
3. A manufacturer of TV sets produced 500 sets in the third year and 700 sets in the seventh year. 8. Which term of the arithmetic progression 24, 21, 18, . . is the first negative term?( J’16)
Assuming that the production increase uniformly by a fixed number every year. Find A. 8th B. 9th C. 10th D. 12th
i) the production of TV sets in the 15th year 9. The sum of first 100 natural numbers is . . . . . . (J’17)
ii) the total production of TV sets in the first 10 years. (J’15) A. 4050 B. 4500 C. 5500 D. 5050
4. Find the sum of all the three digit numbers as, which are divisible by 4. (M’16). 10. a, b, c are in G.P., then b = . . . . . . (J’17)
5. The sum of the three terms which are in in an arithmetic progression is 33. if the product of the A. B. ac C. √𝑎𝑐 D. a2c2
first and the third terms exceeds the second term by 29, find the Arithmetic Progression. (J’16) 2 7
11. If − 7 , x, − 2 are in Geometric Progression then the value of x is . . . . (M’18)
6. Find the sum of all three digit natural numbers, which are divisible by 3 and not divisible by 6.
(M’17) A. 2 B. 1 C. 0 D. 14
7. The sum of 5th and 9th terms of A.P. is 72 and the sum of 7th and 12th terms is 97. Find the A.P. 12. In an arithmetic progression, 4th term is 11 and 7th term is 17, then its common
(J’17) difference is . . . . . (M’18)
8. Which term of G.P.: 3, 9, 27, . . . . . . . is 2187 ? (J’17)
A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4
9. Find the sum of all two digit odd positive integers which are divisible by 3 but not by 2. (M’18)
13. Sum of the first 10 natural numbers is . . . . . (J’18)
10. Find the sum of the integers between 100 and 500 that are divisible by 9. ( J’18 )
11. Find the sum of all two digit odd multiples of 3. (M’19) A. C.
12. Find the sum of all integers the between 1 to 50 which are not divisible by 3. (J’19) D. Both A and B.
B.
PROGRESSIONS / COORDINATE GEOMETRY COORDINATE GEOMETRY
–
14. What does ‘r’ represents in the general for term of G.P., an = arn 1 (J’18) 7. Determine ‘x’, if the slope of the line joining the two points (4, x), (7, 2) is
𝟖
𝟑
( J’17)
A. Radius C. Common difference 8. In the diagram on a lunar eclipse, the positions of the sun, earth and moon are Shown by
B. Common ratio D. Common multiple.
(–4, 6) buy, (k, –25) and (5, –6) respectively, then find the value of k. (M’18)
15. If the common difference of A.P. is 2, then a10 – a5 = . . . . . . . . . (M’19)
9. Find the coordinates of the point divide the segment joining (2, 3) and (– 4, 0) in 1: 2.( J’18 )
A. 5 B. 10 C. 2 D. 20
10. Akhila says,“points A(1, 3), B(2, 2), C(5, 1) are collinear”. Do you agree with Akhila ? Why?
16. In a G.P., the 5th term is 32 and 7th term is 128, then the common ratio of G.P. (M’19)
4 MARKS (M’19)
A. 2 B. 5 C. 7 D. 3
17. If a, b, c are in A.P. then b =. . . . . . (J’19) 1. Name the type of quadrilateral formed by joining the points A(–1, –2), B(1, 0), C(–1, 2) and
B. a + c C. √𝑎𝑐 D. ac D(–3, 0) on a graph paper. Justify your answer. (M’15)
A.
2. If A (–5, 7), B(–4, –5), C(–1, –6) and D(4, 5) are the vertices of a quadrilateral, then find
18. The sum of the first 20 even numbers is ______ (J’19)
the area of the quadrilateral ABCD. (J’15)
A. 5050 B. 55 C. 505 D. 420
3. Find the co-ordinates of the points trisection of the line segment joining the points (–3, 3)
COORDINATE GEOMETRY and (3, –3) (M’16)
1 MARK 4. If the points P(– 3, 9), Q(a, b) and R(4, – 5) are collinear and a + b = 1, then find the values
1. Find the centroid of a triangle, Whose vertices are (3, 4), (–7, –2) and (10, –5). (M’15) of a and b. (J’16)
2. Find the distance between the points (0, 0) and (a, b). (J’15) 5. The points C and D on the line segment joining A(–4, 7) and B(5, 13) Such that AC = CD =
3. Find the midpoint of the line segment joining the points (–5, 5) and (5, –5). (M’16) DB. Then find the co-ordinates of point C and D. (M’17)
4. If the slope of the line passing through the two points(2, 5) and (5, 8) is represented by tanθ ; 6. The area of the triangle is 18 sq. units, whose vertices are (3, 4), (–3, –2) and (p, –1); then
(where 00 < θ < 900) in trigonometry, then find angle ‘θ’ (J’16) find the value of ‘p’. ( J’17)
5. A(0, 3), B(k, 0) and AB = 5. Find the positive value of k. (M’17) 7. Find the points of trisection of the line segment joining the points (–2, 1) and (7, 4). (M’18)
6. Find the distance between the points (1, 5) and (5, 8). (M’18) 8. Show that the points A (–1 , –2), B (4, 3), C (2, 5) and D ( –3, 0) in that order form
7. What is the other end of the diameter of the circle, who’s the centre is (1, 2) and one end a rectangle. ( J’18 )
point of the diameter is (3, 4)? ( J’18 ) 9. Find the ratio in which X – axis divides the line segment joining the points (2, –3) and
8. Find the centroid of a ∆PQR, when vertices are P(1, 1), Q(2, 2), R(–3, –3). (M’19) (5, 6). Then find the intersecting point on X – axis. (M’19).
9. Determine ‘x’ so that 2 is the slope of the line passing through A(– 2, 4) and B(x, –2). (J’19) 10. Find the area of the Rhombus ABCD, whose vertices are taken in order, are A(– 1,1),
2 MARKS B(1, –2), C(3, 1), D(1, 4). (J’19)
1. Show that the points A(4, 2), B(7, 5) and C(9, 7) are collinear. (M’15)
2. A(3, 6),B (3, 2) and C(8, 2)are the vertices of a rectangle ABCD. Plot these points on a graph
PART - B
1. If a straight line passing through the points P(x1, y1), Q(x2, y2 ) is making an angle with
paper. From this find the co-ordinates of vertex D, so that ABCD will be a rectangle. (J’15)
positive X - axis, then the slope of the straight line is . . . . . . . (M’15)
3. Show that the points A(–3, 3) B(0, 0) C(3, –3) are collinear. (M’16)
A. B. θ C. D. sinθ
4. The distance between the points (8, x) and (x , 8) is 2√2 units, then find the value of x.(J’16)
5. Two vertices of a triangle are (3, 2), (–2, 1) and its centroid is ,− . Find the third vertex 2. In a co–ordinate plane, if line segment AB is parallel to X – axis, then which of the
following is correct. (J’15)
of the triangle. (M’17)
A. x co-ordinates of points A and B are equal.
6. Find the angle made by the line joining (5, 3) and (–1, – 3) with the positive direction of
B. y co-ordinates of points A and B are equal.
X – axis. (M’17)
C. x co-ordinate of point A and y co-ordinate point B are equal.
SSC PULIC EXAMINATIONS QUUESTIONS MARCH’2015 to JUNE’2019 Page 17 of 45 D. y co-ordinate of point A and x co-ordinate point B are equal.
COORDINATE GEOMETRY SIMILAR TRIANGLES
3. The area of a triangle whose vertices(points) are(0,0),(3,0) and (0,4) is____ (J’15)
A. 3 sq.units B. 4 sq.units C. 6 sq.units D. 5 SIMILAR TRIANGLES
4. Slope of the line passing through (– 1, – 1) and ( 1, 1) is . . . . . . ( M’16) 1 MARK
A. – 1 B. 0 C. 1 D. Not define 1. In a ∆DEF; A, B and C are the mid-points of EF, FD and DE respectively. If the area of
5. If the co-ordinates of the vertices of a rectangle are (0 , 0), (4, 0) (4, 3) and (0, 3) then the ∆DEF is 14.4cm2, then find the area of ∆ABC. (M’15)
length of its diagonal is . . . . . . . . (J’16)
2. In a ∆PQR and ∆XYZ, it is given that ∆PQR ∼∆XYZ, ∠Y +∠Z = 900 and
A. 4 B. 5 C. 7 D. 3
6. Sum of the distances from A(3, 4) to X – axis and from B(5, 7) to Y – axis is . .( M’17) XY : XZ = 3 : 4. Then find the ratio of sides in ∆PQR. (J’15)
A. 8 B. 10 C. 11 D. 9 3. In the given figure, ∆ABC ∼∆ADE, A
7. (x, y), (2, 0), (3, 2) and (1, 2) are vertices of a parallelogram, then (x, y) = . . .( M’17) then find the value of ‘x’. (M’16) 3 cm
A. (0, 1) B. (4, 8) C. (1, 0) D. (5, 0) D E
8. The distance between two points A( a cos θ, 0), B(0, a sin θ) is . . . . . .( M’17) 5 cm 6 cm
2
A. a B. a C. √𝑎 D. 0 B x C
9. The area of the triangle BOA is . . . . . . . sq.units. (J’17)
4. It is given that ∆ABC∼∆DEF. is it true to say that = ? Justify your answer. (J’16)
A. 1
B (0, 3)
B. 2 5. Draw the diagram corresponding to basic proportionality theorem. (J’17)
C. 3
6. Srivani walks 12 m due to East and turns left and walks another 5 m, how far is she from
D. 4 O (0, 0) A (2, 0) the place she started ? (M’18) A D
10. Slope of the line passing through the points (4, 6) and (2, –5) is . . . . . (M’18) 7. Write the similarity by criterion by which
3
𝟔 𝟐 𝟓 𝟏𝟏 5
A. B. − . C. D.
𝟓 𝟒 𝟔 𝟐 pair of triangles are similar (M’19) O
C 2.5
11. The Slope of a line is “1”, then the angle between the line and X - axis is . . .( J’18) 6
A. 450 B. 300 C. 600 D. 900 B
12. The distance of the point P(x, y) from Y – axis is . . . . . . . . (M’19) 8. Madhavi said “All squares are similar”. Do you agree with her statement? justify your
A. |𝑥| B. |𝑦| C. |𝑥 + 𝑦| D. |𝑥 − 𝑦| answer. (J’19)
13. If (a, b), (b, c) and (c, a) are the vertices of a triangle and the centroid of triangle is origin. 9. Draw a line segment of length 7.3 cm and divide it it in the ratio 3 : 4. (J’19)
3 3 3
Then a + b + c = . . . . . . . . . . . (M’19) 2 MARKS
A. abc B. a + b + c C. 3abc D. 0 1. A ladder of 3.9 m length is laid against a wall. The distance between the foot of the wall and
14. The Distance of (3, 4) from origin is . . . . . . (J’19) the ladder is 1.5 m. find the height at which ladder touches the wall. (M’15)
A. 3 B. 4 C. 5 D. 7 2. Observe the below diagram and
15. The point (-2, -2) is in the ______ quadrant. (J’19)
A. Q1 B. Q2 C. Q3 D. Q4 find the values of x and y. (M’15)
*******
3. Observe the below figure. In a ∆PQR, if XY∥QR and PX = x – 2, X Y
XQ = x + 5, PY = x – 3 and YR = x + 3, then find the value of ‘x’. (J’15) Q R

SIMILAR TRIANGLES SIMILAR TRIANGLES
4. ABC is an isosceles triangle and ∠B = 900, then show that AC2 = 2AB2. (M’16) 8. Construct an equilateral triangle XYZ of side 5 cm and construct another triangle similar to
5. AB is a chord of the circle and AOC is its diameter, such that ∠ACB = 600. If AT is the XYZ, each of its sides is of the sides of XYZ. (M’18)
tangent to the circle at the point A, then find the measure of ∠BAT. (J’16) 9. Construct a triangle ABC in which AB = 5 cm, BC = 7 cm and ABC = 500, then
2 A
6. In a ABC AD BC and AD = BD X CD, 𝟒
Prove that ABC is a right angled triangle. (M’17) construct a triangle similar to it, whose sides are of the corresponding sides of first
𝟓
triangle. (J’18)
B C
D 10. Construct a triangle PQR, in which PQ = 4 cm, QR = 6 cm and ∠PQR = 700. Construct
7. In ABC, PQ ‖ BC and AP = 3x – 19, PB = x – 5, AQ = x – 3, QC = 3 cm. Find x. (M’18) 𝟑
triangle such that each side of the new triangle is of the triangle PQR. (M’19)
8. In ABC, D and E are points on AB and AC respectively. If AB = 14 cm; AD = 3.5 cm, 𝟒
AE = 2.5 cm and AC = 10 cm, show that DE ‖ BC. (J’18) 11. In a right angle triangle, the hypotenuse is 10 cm more than the shortest side. If third side is
9. If the ratio of areas of two equilateral triangles is 25 : 36, then find the ratio of heights of the 6 cm less than the hypotenuse, find the sides of the right angle triangle. (M’19)
triangles. (J’19) 12. In a right angle triangle, length of the hypotenuse is 6 cm more than its shortest side. The
4 MARKS length of the other side is 3 cm less than the hypotenuse, then find the sides of right angle
P Q
triangle. (J’19)
1. Observe the figure given below:
X Y PART - B
In ∆PQR, if XY∥PQ, PX/XR = 5/3 and QR = 7.2cm,
1. When we construct a triangle similar to a given triangle as per given scale factor, we
then find the length of RY. (M’15) R construct on the basis of …..…….. (M’15)
2. ABC is a right-angled triangle which is right angled at C. let AB = c, BC = a, CA = b and A. SSS similarity C. Basic proportionality theorem
𝒂𝒃
B. AAA similarity D. A and C are correct.
let p be the length of perpendicular from C on AB. Prove that c = . (J’15) 2. If ∆ABC ∼∆EDC, then which of the following representation of figures is true? (M’15)
𝒑
E C D C
3. Draw a line segment of length 8.1 cm and divide it in the ratio of 5:4. Then measure the
divided two parts. (this problem should be done by construction) (J’15) A A E D
4. Construct a triangle of sides 5cm, 6cm and 7cm then construct a triangle similar to it, whose A. B. C. D.
sides are of the corresponding sides of the first triangle. (M’16) B C D B D E A B C E A B
3. Observe the following: (J’15)
5. Construct a triangle of sides 5cm, 6cm and 7cm. then construct a triangle similar to it, i) Any two similar figures are congruent.
whose sides are 1 times the corresponding sides of the first triangle. (J’16) ii) Any two congruent figures are similar.
Which of the following is true?
6. ABCD is a trapezium with AB‖ DC, A B A. Only (i) is true C. Both (i) and (ii) are true
the diagonals AC and BD are intersecting at E. B. Only (ii) is true D. Both (i) and (ii) are false
If AED is similar to BCE, E
then prove that AD = BC. (M’17) 4. In a trapezium ABCD, if AD∥BC, then it is represented by………… (J’15)
A B D A C D D C
D C
7. ABCD is a trapezium, in which AB‖ DC and its diagonals intersect each other at a point
A. B. C. D.
‘O’. show that = . (J’17) D C C B B A A B
SIMILAR TRIANGLES SIMILAR TRIANGLES / TANGENTS AND SECANTS TO THE CIRCLE
5. ABC is a right angle triangle and ∠C = 900, let BC = a, CA = b, AB = c and p be the length 15. In the given figure, DE ‖ BC, if = and EC = 3.6 cm, then AE = . . . . . (J’18)
of the perpendicular from C on AB, then ……. (M’16) A
A. 4.5 cm
A. = − B. =− + C) = + D) = − B. 5.6 cm D E
6. Express ‘x’ in terms of a, b and c in the following figure. (J’16) C. 5.4 cm
L D. 4.6 cm B C
A. x =
16. Ratio of areas of two similar triangles is 144 : 441,then ratio of their perimeters is (M’19)
B. x = a P A. 14 : 41 B. 44 : 41 C. 7 : 4 D. 4 : 7
x 17. Which of the following statement is true ? ( M’19)
C. x = 460 460 A. All acute angle triangles are similar.
M N K B. All obtuse angle triangles are similar.
b c
D. x =
C. All right angle triangles are similar.
7. In a right angled triangle with integral sides at least one of its measurements must be(J’16) D. All isosceles right triangles are similar.
A. Multiple of 3 B. Multiple of 9 C. Multiple of 2 D. Multiple of 7 𝑨𝑫
18. In the given figure, PB CF and DP EF, then = …….. (J’19)
8. In the figure ABC, DE ‖ BC, AD = 1.5 cm, DB = 6 cm, AE = x cm then x = (M’17) 𝑫𝑬
A. 2.5cm A A. C
B. 2cm 8
B. B
D E 2
C. 3cm
D. 3.5cm C. A F
B C P
9. If ABC ~ DEF and area ABC : area DEF = 49 : 100. Then DE : AB = . . . . . (M’17) D. D
A. 9 : 10 B. 10 : 7 C. 10 : 9 D. 7 : 10 E
2
10. If PQR ~ XYZ, QR = 3 cm, YZ = 4 cm, ar.PQR = 54 cm . Then ar XYZ =.(J’17) TANGENTS AND SECANTS TO ThE CIRCLES
A. 13.5 cm2 B. 46 cm2 C. 96 cm2 D. 12 cm2
0
1 MARK
11. In ABC with A 90 ; from A, perpendicular AD is drawn on BC. which one of the 1. How many tangents can be drawn to a circle from a point on the same circle ? justify your
following is NOT correct? (J’17) answer. (M’15)
A. ABC ~ DAC C. ABC ~ DBA 2. Find the length of the tangent from a point, which is 9.1cm away from the centre of the circle,
B. DAC ~ DBA D. ABC ~ DBA ~ DAC whose radius is 8.4cm. (J’15)
12. In the adjacent figure, AB = 3 cm, AC = 8 cm, BE = 4.5 cm, then CD = . . . . (J’17) 3. The length of the tangent from an external point ‘P’ to a circle with center ‘O’ is always less
A. 10.5 cm than ‘OP’. Is this statement true? Give reasons. ((J’16)
E D 4. The length of the minute hand of a clock is 3.5 cm. Find the area swept by minute hand in 30
B. 9.5 cm
C. 16 cm minutes.( use 𝜋 = ) (M’17)
D. 12 cm A B C 5. The length of the tangent to a circle from a point 17 cm from its Centre is 18 cm. Find the
13. The perimeter of two similar triangles are in 4 : 9 ratio, the ratio of their corresponding sides radius of the circle. (M’18)
is . . . (M’18) 6. Find the length of the tangent to circle from a point 13 cm away from the centre of the circle
A. 9 : 4 B. 2 : 3 C. 16 : 81 D. 4 : 9 of radius 5 cm. (J’18)
14. ABC ~ XYZ, AB : XY = 9 : 16, then ar (ABC ) : ar (XYZ) is . . . . . . (J’18) 7. A point P is 25 cm from the centre O of the circle. The length of the tangent drawn from P to
A. 3 : 4 B. 4 : 3 C. 81 : 256 D. 6 : 81 the circle is 24 cm. Find the radius of the circle. (M’19)
TANGENTS AND SECANTS TO THE CIRCLE TANGENTS AND SECANTS TO THE CIRCLE
2 MARKS 6. Draw two concentric circles of radii 1.5 cm and 4 cm. From a point 10 cm from its centre,
1. Prove that “ in two concentric circles, a chord of the bigger circle, that touches the smaller construct the pair of tangent to the circle. (J’17) Q
circle is bisected at the point of contact with the smaller circle”. (M’15) 7. A square ODEF is inscribed in a quadrant OPEQ E
F
2. From an external point, two tangents are drawn to a circle. A line joining the external point of circle and OD = 14√2 cm. Aarthi said that
and the centre of the circle bisects the angle between the tangents. Is this true? Justify your
“ the area of shaded region is 224 cm2”.
answer. (J’15)
3. Draw a circle with 5 cm radius and construct a pair of tangents to the circle. (J’16) Do you agree ? Give reason. (J’18) O P
D
4. Find the area of the shaded region in the given figure. A B 8. Draw a circle of radius 6 cm and construct two tangents to the circle so that angle between the
ABCD is a square upside 10.5 cm. (M’17) tangents is 60°. (J’19)
A
PART - B
5. A circle of radius 3 cm is inscribed in a 5 cm D C 1. The number of pair of tangents can be drawn to a circle, which are parallel to each other, are
10.5 cm
ABC and AF = 5 cm BF = 3 cm as F A. 0 B. 2 C. 4 D. Infinite(M’15)
3 cm 2. The number of tangents that can be drawn to a circle from an external point is … (J’15)
shown in the figure. .(J’18) C
B A. 0 B. 3 C. 2 D. 1
Somu centre the measure of the side AC B 3. Observe the following.
is 17 cm. Do you are agree ? Give reasons. (I) The maximum number of tangents drawn from an external point to a circle is 2.
6. In the given figure, TA and TB are tangents to T O (II) The maximum number of secants drawn from an external point to a circle is 2.
0
the circle with centre ‘O’. If ∠ATB = 80 , Which one of the following is not true? (M’16)
then find the measure of ∠ABT. (M’19) A B P
A. (I) only C. Both (I) and (II)
7. In the given figure AB, AC and PQ are tangents to a
X A B. (II) only D. Neither (I) nor (II)
circle and AB = 6 cm. Find the perimeter of  APQ (J’19)
4. The length of the tangent point P is 12 cm and the radius of the circle is 5 cm, then the
4 MARKS C Q distance from point P to the centre of the circle is .. . . . . (M’17)
1. Draw a circle with radius 3cm and construct a pair of tangents from a point 8cm away from the
A. 11 cm B. 10 cm C. 13 cm D. 14 cm
centre. (M’15)
2. Draw a circle of radius 5cm. from a point 8cm away from its centre, construct a pair of 5. From the adjacent figure APB = 400, then AOB = . . . . . . . (J’17)
A. 1100 A
tangents to the circle. Find the lengths of tangents. (M’16)
0
3. Two concentric circles of radii 10cm and 6cm are drawn. Find the length of the chord of the B. 140
O 400 P
larger circle which touches the smaller circle. ((J’16) C. 800
4. Draw a circle of diameter 6 cm from a point 5 cm away from its centre. Construct the pair of D. 1600
B
tangents to the circle and measure their length. (M’17) 6. If 𝐴𝑃 and 𝐴𝑄 are tangents to a circle with Centre O, such that POQ =1050, then PAQ =
5. Ten identical mementos is made by my school to awarding
O A. 1050 P
10 students first prize winners in games if each mango is made B. 900 (M’18)
as shown in figure (shaded portion) its base PQRS is silver C. 750 O A
S R
plated from the front side at the rate of Rs.20/- per cm2. D. 650
Find the total cost of the silver plating of 10 Mentos. P Q Q
(OR=5 cm., RQ = 6 cm, PS = 8 cm). (J’17)
TANGENTS AND SECANTS TO THE CIRCLE/ MENSURATION MENSURATION
7. 𝐴𝐵 is a tangent drawn to a circle with Centre O from an external point A and B is a point 4. If the surface area of a hemisphere is ‘S’, then express ‘r’ in terms of ‘S’. (M’16)
of contact, then which of the following is always true? (M’18)
5. Find the curved surface area of a cylinder of radius 14cm and height 21cm. 𝜋 = (J’16)
(i) OA > OB
(ii) OA > AB 6. Write the formula to find curved surface area of a cone and explain each term in it. (M’17)
(iii) AB > OB 7. If a cone is inscribed in a cylinder, what is the ratio of their volumes? (J’17)
A. only (i) B. only (ii) C. (ii) and (iii) D. (i) and (ii)
0 8. The vertex angle of a cone is 600. Find the ratio of the diameter with the height of the cone.
8. From the given figure XOY = 130 , then XPO = . . . . . (J’18) X
A. 650 9. “cuboid is one of right prism’. Is it true? Justify. (J’17)
B. 350 P O 10. Write the formula to find the volume of a cone and explain each term in it. (J’18)
C. 250
11. Find the value of liquid hemispherical bowl can hold, where radius of the ball is 4.2 cm. (J’18)
D. 550 Y
9. Number of secants that can be drawn to circle through a point inside it is . . . . . . (M’19) 12. In a hemispherical bowl of 2.1 cm radius ice-cream is there. Find the volume of the bowl. (M’19
A. 0 B. 1 C. 2 D. Infinite 13. If the metallic cylinder of height 4 cm and radius 3 cm is melted under recast into a sphere,
10. Tangents PA and PB inclined at an angle 600 as shown in the figure, the ratio of lengths of then find the radius of the sphere. (J’19)
OA, OP and AP is . . . . . . . . (M’19) A
A. 1 : 2 : 3 14. Write the formula for finding lateral surface area of a cylinder and explain each term in it.
B. 3 : 2 : 1 (J’19)
P 600 O 2 MARKS
C. √3 : 2 : 1
D. 1 : 2 : √3 1. The radius of a spherical balloon increases from 7cm to 14 cm as air pumped into it. Find the
11. Area of the shaded region is …….. (M’19) B r ratio of the volumes of the balloon before and after pumping the air. (M’15)
2
A. r (2 - π)
2. Find the volume and surface area of a sphere of radius 42cm 𝜋 = . ((M’16)
B. r2(4 - π) 2r
C. r2(5 - π) 3. A solid metallic ball of volume 64cm3 melted and made into a solid cube. Find the side of the
D. r2(6 - π) solid cube. (M’16)

r
12. At a point ‘P’ on a circle, PQ is a tangent and ‘O’ is the centre of the circle. If OPQ is an 4. A toy is in the form of a cone mounted on a hemisphere. The radius of the base and the height
isosceles triangle, then OPQ is equal to . . . . . . . . (J’19) of the cone are 7cm and 8cm respectively. Find the surface area of the toy. (J’16)
A. 900 B. 300 C. 450 D. 60 5. The diameter of a solid sphere is 6 cm. It is melted and recast into a solid cylinder of height 4
MENSURATION cm. Find the radius of cylinder. (M’17)
1MARK 6. The height and the base radius of a Cone and a Cylinder are equal to the radius of a Sphere.
1. If a cylinder and a cone are of the same radius and height ,then how many cones full of milk Find the ratio of their volumes. (M’18)
can fill the cylinder? Answer with reasons. (M’15) 7. The diameter of the base of a right circular cone is 12 cm and volume 376.8 cm3. Find its height
2. If the radius of hemisphere is 21cm, then find its volume. (J’15) (π = 3.14) (J’18)
3. “A conical solid block is exactly fitted inside the cubical box of side ‘a’, then the volume of 8. A right circular cylinder has radius 3.5 cm and height 14 cm. Find curved surface area. (M’19)
3
conical solid block is π a ” . Is this statement true? Justify your answer. (M’16)
MENSURATION
MENSURATION / TRIGONOMETRY
4 MARKS 4. Volumes of two spheres are in the ratio of 8:27, the ratio of their surface areas is…(J’16)
9. A medicine capsule is in the shape of a cylinder with two hemispheres stuck to each of its ends. A. 2 : 3 B. 4 : 3 C. 2 : 9 D. 4 : 9
5. A solid ball is exactly fitted inside the cubical box of side ‘a’. the volume of the ball is (J’16)
If the length of the cylindrical part of the capsule is 14mm and the diameter of hemisphere is 3
6mm, then find the volume of medicine capsule. (M’15)
A. πa B. πa3 C. πa3 D. πa3
2
10. The area of a sector-shaped canvas cloth is 264m2. With this canvas cloth, if a right circular 6. The total surface area of a cube is 96 cm , then side of cube is . . . . (M’17)
A. 3 cm B. 6 cm C. 4 cm D. 5 cm
conical tent is erected with the radius of the base as 7m, then find the height of the tent.(J’15)
7. Base area the prism is 36 cm2 air and its height is 10 cm then the volume of the prism is (J’17)
11. DWACRA is supplied cuboidal shaped wax block with measurements 88cm x 42cm x 35cm. A. 300 cm3 B. 300 cm2 C. 150 cm2 D. 150 cm3
from this how many number of cylindrical candles of 2.8cm diameter and 8cm of height can be 8. The volume of a cone with base radius 7 cm is 462 cc., its height is . . . . . (M’18)
prepared? (M’16) A. 9 cm B. 18 cm C. 3 cm D. 27 cm
2
9. The volume of a cylinder is given by the formula π r h, here “h” represents (J’18)
12. How many spherical balls each 7cm in diameter can be made out of a solid lead cube whose A. diameter B. height C. radius D. slant height
edge measures 66cm? (J’16) 10. A cylinder and a cone have equal radii and equal heights. If the volume of cylinder is 27
13. The length of a cuboid is 12 cm, breadth and height are equal in measurements, and its volume cu. Units, then the volume of cone is . . . (M’19)
3
is 432 cm . The cuboid is cut into two cubes. Find the lateral surface area of each cube. (M’17) A. 27 c.u. B. 18 c.u. C. 9 c.u. D. 36 c.u.
14. How many silver coins of diameter 5 cm and thickness 4 mm have to be melted to prepare a 11. A metallic sphere of radius ‘r’ is melted and recast into the sphere of solid cylinder of
cuboid of 12 cm X 11 cm X 5 cm dimension? (M’18) radius ‘r’, the height of the cylinder is . . . . . (J’19)
A. 3r B. 𝒓
𝟑 𝟒
C. 𝒓 D. 4r
15. A metallic sphere of diameter 30 cm is melted and recast into a cylinder of radius 10 cm. 𝟒 𝟑
Find the height of the cylinder. (J’18) 12. Side of a cube and diameter of a sphere are equal, then the ratio of their volume will be (J’19)
A. 4 : π B. 6 : π C. 3 : π D. 2 : π
16. A toy is made with seven equal cubes of sides √7 cm. Six cubes are joined to six faces of a
seventh cube. Find the total surface area of the toy. (M’19)
TRIGONOMETRY
1 MARK
17. A cylindrical tank of radius 7 m has water to some level. If 110 cubes of the side off the side 7 2
cm are completely measured in it, then find the raise in water level. (J’19) 1. Show that tan 𝜃 – = –1. (M’15)
θ
PART - B 2. Explain the meaning of cos A. (J’15)

3. If tan 𝜃 = √3 (where 𝜃 is acute), then find the value of 1 + cos 𝜃. (M’16)
1. For a right circular cone with radius = r, height = h and slant height =l, which of the
following is not true? (M’15) 4. Evaluate : + . (J’16)
2 2 2
A. Always l > h B. Always l > r C. Always r > π D. l = r + h
2. Lateral surface area of a right circular cone = πrl, where ‘l’ is……… (J’15) 5. If Sin A = and cot B = 1, prove that sin (A + B) = 1, where A and B are both are acute
√
A. Height of the cone C. Slant height of the cone angles. (M’17)
B. Diameter of the cone D. None of these 6. Express cosθ in terms of tanθ . (M’17)
3. Let r, h and l be the radius , height and slant height of a cone respectively, then express l 7. If cosθ = , then find the value of 4 + cotθ. (M’17)
√
in terms of r and h is …….. (M’16)
8. Is it correct to say that sinθ = cos (90 – θ) why? (J’17)
A. √ℎ − 𝑟 B. √𝑟 + ℎ C. √𝑟 − ℎ D. √4𝑟 + ℎ
TRIGONOMETRY TRIGONOMETRY
9. Find the value of tan 2A, if cos 3A = sin 450. (M’18)

A 3. Evaluate : (M’16)
10. Prove that 4 tan2 450 – cosec2300 + cos2300 = . (J’18)
θ 4. If + = 4 (00 < 𝜃 < 900), then find the value of 𝜃. (J’16)
11. Using the figure given of ABC, prove that sin2θ +cos2θ = 1 (J’18) B C
12. Evaluate cosec 390 . sec 510 – tan 510 . cot 390. (M’19) 5. Prove that (1 + 𝑡𝑎𝑛 𝜃) + 1 + = (M’17)
2 2 2 2 2
13. In a right triangle ABC, right angled at ‘C’ in which AB = 13 cm, BC = 5 cm, determine the 6. If = 𝑚, = 𝑛, then show that (m + n ) cos 𝛼 = m n . (J’17)
2 2
value of cos B + sin A. (M’19) 7. If cosecθ + cotθ = k, then write all trigonometric ratios at θ in terms of k. (J’17)
14. Ravi says “the value of tan 00.tan10.tan20. . . . . . .. . . . . . .tan890 is zero”. Do you agree 8. Prove that + = sin A + cos A (M’18)
with Ravi? Give reason. (J’19)
9. Show that (secθ - tanθ)2 = (M’18)
2 MARKS
1. Show that (1 + cot2 𝜃) (1 - cos 𝜃) (1 + cos 𝜃) = 1. (M’15) 𝟏 𝒔𝒊𝒏𝜽
10. Prove that = sec θ – tan θ (J’18)
𝟏 𝒔𝒊𝒏𝜽
2. Show that √𝑠𝑒𝑐 𝜃 + 𝑐𝑜𝑠𝑒𝑐 𝜃 = tan𝜃 + cot𝜃. (J’15)
11. Show that + = 2sec𝜃 (M’19)
3. Prove that = sec 𝜃 – tan 𝜃, (where 𝜃 is acute). ((M’16)
4. If tan (A + B) = 1 and cos (A – B) =

√
, 00 < A+B < 900 and A > B; find A and B. (M’16) 12. If cosecA = √2, then find the value of . (J’19)
( )
5. If x = a secθ and y = btanθ, then prove that – = 1. ((J’16) PART - B

6. If A,B,C are interior angles of ABC, 1. If cot A = , then sin A + cos A is……. (M’15)
𝟏𝟕 𝟏𝟐 𝟓 𝟐𝟎
then show that 𝑠𝑖𝑛 + 𝑐𝑜𝑠 = 𝑐𝑜𝑠 + 𝑠𝑖𝑛 . (J’17) A. 𝟏𝟑 B. C. D.
𝟏𝟑 𝟏𝟑 𝟏𝟑
2. Which of the following values is not a possible value of sin x? (M’15)

7. Prove that − = 2cotA (J’17) 𝟑
A. B. C. D.
8. What can you say about the values of sinA and cosA as the measure of an angle A 𝟒
increases from 0° to 90°? (J’17) 3. Which of the following is NOT defined? (J’15)
√ √ A. Tan 00 B. Tan 900 C. Cot 900 D. Sec 00
9. Find the measure of the angles A and B, if cos (A – B) = and sin(A + B) = . (M’18)
4. If sinA = , then cot A =……….. (J’15)
10. If cosec (A + B) = 1 and cot (A – B) = √3 , 00 < A + B ≤ 900, A > B, then find A and B. (J’18
A. B. C. D.
𝒕𝒂𝒏𝟐 𝟔𝟎𝟎 𝒄𝒐𝒕𝟐𝟑𝟎𝟎
11. Find the value of (M’19) 5. If sin 𝜃 = cos 𝜃, where 00 < 𝜃 < 900, then tan 𝜃 + cot 𝜃 =…….. (M’16)
𝒔𝒊𝒏𝟐 𝟑𝟎𝟎 𝒄𝒐𝒔𝟐 𝟔𝟎𝟎
12. Prove that – cot2θ = 1 (J’19) A. 2√3 B. C. 2 D. 1
√
4 MARKS 6. If sec 𝜃 + tan 𝜃 =3, then sec 𝜃 - tan 𝜃 =…………..(M’16)
1. Find the value of + − . (M’15) A. B. C. D.

7. In a ∆ABC, AB = c, BC = a, AC = b and ∠BAC = q, then area of ∆ABC is..…… (M’16)
2. If cot𝜃 = , then find the value of + . (J’15) A. ab sin𝜃 B. ca sin𝜃 C. bc sin𝜃 D. b2 sin𝜃
TRIGONOMETRY TRIGONOMETRY/APPLICATIONS OF TRIGONOMETRY
8. The value of tan θ in terms of cosec 𝜃…….. (J’16) 19. Choose the correct figure for which sin A = ……. (M’19)
𝟏 𝒄𝒐𝒔𝒆𝒄 . 𝟐𝒄𝒐𝒔𝒆𝒄 . 𝟐 A B
A. B. C. D. C D. B
𝒄𝒐𝒔𝒆𝒄𝟐 𝟏 𝒄𝒐𝒔𝒆𝒄𝟐 𝒄𝒐𝒔𝒆𝒄𝟐 𝒄𝒐𝒔𝒆𝒄𝟐 𝟏 A. B. 13 C. 13
𝟏 𝟏 5 5 5 5
9. Observe the following:
I) Sin2200 + sin2700 = 1 II) log sin 90 = 1. A 13 B B C C A C 13 A
20. Sec θ = . . . . . . . . . . . (J’19)
Which one is correct? (J’16)
A. √1 − 𝑐𝑜𝑠 𝜃 B. √1 − 𝑡𝑎𝑛 𝜃 C. Tan2θ - 1
A. (I) only. C. Both (I) and (II) D.
B. (II) only D. neither (I) nor (II) 21. If secθ + tan θ = x, then sec θ = ..……….. (J’19)
0
10. In ∆ABC, AC = 12cm, AB = 5cm and ∠BAC = 90 , the area of ∆ABC is……..(J’16)
A. B. C. D.
A. 30 cm2 C. 60 cm2
2
B. 15 cm D. 20 cm2 APPLICATIONS Of TRIGONAMETRY
0 0 0
11. tan36 . Tan54 + sin 30 = . . . . . . (M’17) 1 MARK
A. B. C. 2 D. 1. A person from the top of a building oh height 25m has observed another building’s top and
12. If Sin A= , then sec A = . . . . . . . . . (M’17) bottom at an angle of elevation of 450 and at an angle of depression 600 respectively. Draw a
diagram for this data. (M’15)
A. B. C. D. 2. A person observed the top of a tree at an angle of elevation of 600 when the observation point
13. Which one of the following is not defined? (J’17) was 5m away from the foot of the tree. Draw a diagram for this data. (J’15)
A. Sin 900 B. Cos 00 C. Sec 900 D. Cos 900 3. “If the angle of elevation of Sun increases from 00 to 900, then the length of a tower
decreases”, is this statement true? Justify your answer. ((M’16)
14. = . . . . . (J’17) 4. If a tower of height ‘h’ is observed from a point with a distance ‘d’ and angle ‘𝜃’, then express
A. Sin A B. √𝑠𝑖𝑛𝐴 C. Sin2A D. Sin4A the relation among h, d and 𝜃. (J’16)
5. A pole and its shadow have same length, find the angle of the ray male with the earth at that
15. If cot θ – cosec θ = p, then cot θ + cosec θ = . . . . (M’18)
time. (M’18)
A. B. − C. p D. –p 2 MARKS
1. A boat has to cross a river. It crosses the river by making an angle of 600 with the bank of the
16. tan θ in terms of cos θ is . . . . . (M’18)
river due to stream of the river and travels a distance of 450m to reach the another side of the
√
B. √ D. river. Draw the diagram for this data. (M’16)
A. √ C. √ 2. A person 25 m away from a cell tower observes the top of the cell tower at an angle of
elevation 30°. Draw the suitable diagram for this situation. (M’17)
17. 2 – 2sin2600 = . . . . . . (J’18)
3. A State highway a leads to foot of the tower. A Man Standing at the top of the tower observes
A. sin600 B. tan 600 C. cos 600 D. sec 600
0 0 0 a car at an angle of depression of θ , which is approaching to the foot of the tower with a
18. The value of cos15 X cos 45 X 2cosec 75 is . . . . . (J’18)
uniform speed. 6 seconds later the angle of depression is 𝜙. Draw a diagram for this data and
√ C. D. √2
A. B. √ analyze. (J’17)
√
4. From the top of the tower of height h m height, Anusha observes the angles of depression of
two points X and Y on the same side of the tower on the ground to be 𝛼 and 𝛽. Draw the
suitable figure for the given information. (M’18)
APPLICATIONS OF TRIGONOMETRY APPLICATIONS OF TRIGONOMETRY
5. The angle of elevation of the top of a tower from a point on the ground, which is 50m away 10. A man observes top of tower at an angle of elevation of 30°. When he walked 40 m towards
from the foot of the tower, is 450. Draw the diagram for the situation. (J’18) the tower, the angle of elevation is changed to 600. Find the height of the tower and distance
6. From the top of the building the angle of elevation of the top of the cell tower is 600 and the from the first observation point to the tower. (J’19)
angle of depression to its foot is 450, if the distance of the building from the tower is 30m, PART - B
draw the suitable diagram to the given data. (M’19) 1. A ladder ‘x’ meters long is laid against a wall making an angle ‘𝜃’ with the ground. If we want
7. From the top of the building, The angle of elevation of the top of a TV tower is and the angle to directly find the distance between the foot of the ladder and the foot of the wall, which
is 𝛼0 and the angle of depression to its (T.V.tower) foot is 𝛽0 . if distance of the building from trigonometrical ratio should be considered? (M’15)
the tower is ‘d’ metres, draw the suitable diagram of the given data.(J’19) A. sin𝜃 B. cos𝜃 C. tan 𝜃 D. cot𝜃
4 MARKS 2. Two persons A and B observe the top of a pole at an angle of elevation α and β
1. An observer flying in an latitude of 900m observes two ships in front of him, which are in the
respectively. If, α > β, then………….. (J’15)
same direction at an angles of depression of 600 and 300 respectively. Find the distance
A. A is nearer to the pole than A C. A, B are at same distance from the pole.
between the two ships. (M’15)
2. A person from the top of a building of height 15meters observes the top and the bottom(foot) B. B is nearer to the pole A D. Can’t compare their distances
of a cell tower with the angle of elevation as 600 and the angle of depression as 450 3. Top of a building was observed at an angle of elevation “α” from a point, which is at a
respectively. Then find the height of the cell tower. (J’15) distance ‘d’ meters from the foot of the building. Which trigonometrical ratio should be
3. Two poles of equal heights are standing opposite to each other, on either side of the road, considered for finding height of the building? (M’16)
which is 80m wide. From a point between them on the road, the angles of elevation of top of A. tanα B. sin α C. cos α D. sec α
the poles are 600 and 300 respectively. Find the height of the poles. (M’16)
4. If the angle of elevation of sun increases from 00 to 900, then the length of shadow of the
4. A tree is broken without separating from the stem by the wind. The top touches the ground
tower..……… (J’16)
making an angle 300 at a distance of 12m from the foot of the tree. Find the height of the tree
A. No change B. increases C. decreases D. Can’t be decided
before breaking. (J’16) 5. The angle of depression from the top of the tower is 12 m height it, the ground is 30°. The
5. Two poles are standing opposite to each other on the either side of the road which is 90 feet distance of the point from the top is . . . . . . (J’17)
wide. The angle of elevation from bottom of the first pole to the top of the second Pole is A. 12√3 m B. 7.5 m C. 6m D. 10m
450.The angle of elevation from the bottom of the second pole to the top of the first pole is 6. A ladder touches a wall at a height of 5 m.The angle made by the ladder with the ground, if
30°. Find the heights of the poles. (use √3 = 1.732) (M’17) its length is 10 m, will be . . . . . (M’18)
6. The angle of elevation of top of the tower from two points at a distance of 4 m and 9 m from
the base of the tower and in the same to straight line with it, are complementary. Prove that the A. 300 B. 600 C. 450 D. 900
height of the tower is 6 m. (J’17) 7. A 20m long ladder is placed on a pole of 10 m height making ‘α’‘ angle with the
7. From the top of a tower of 50m high, Neha observes the angles of depression of the top and ground, then α = . . . . . . . . (M’19)
foot of another building to be 45° and 60° respectively. Find the height of the building.(M’18)
A. 600 B. 450 C. 300 D. 00
8. Two boys on either side of their school building of 20 m height observes its top at the angles
of elevation 30° and 60° respectively. Find the distance between two boys. (J’18) 8. A ladder 15 m long just reaches the top of vertical wall. If the ladder makes an angle of 600
9. The angle of elevation of the top of a hill from the foot of a tower is 600 and the angle of with the wall. Then the height of the wall is ……. (J’19)
elevation of the top of the tower from the foot of the hill is 300. If the tower is 50 m high. Find
the height of the hill. (M’19) A. 15√3 m √ C. 7.5 m D. 15 m
B. m
PROBABILITY PROBABILITY
PROBABILITY 4 MARKS
1 MARK 1. There are 100 flash cards labeled from 1 to 100 in a bag. When a card is drawn from the bag
1. When a die is rolled once unbiased, what is the probability of getting a multiple of 3 out at random, what is the probability of getting……..
of possible outcomes? (M’15) i) A card with prime number from possible outcomes
2. The probability of an event is always in between 0 and 1 why? (J’15) ii) A card without prime number from possible outcomes. (M’15).
3. Find the probability of getting a sum of the numbers on them is 7, when two dice are 2. A shopkeeper has 100 memory cards in a box. Among them, 15 memory cards are
rolled at a time. ((M’16) defective. When a person came to the shop to buy a memory card, the shopkeeper drew a
4. Find the probability of getting a prime number, when a card drawn at random from the memory card at random from the box. Then
numbered cards from 1 to 25. (J’16) (i) What is the probability that this memory card is defective?
5. From the first 50 natural numbers, find the probability of randomly selected number is a (ii) After drawing the first memory card which is defective, it is not placed back in the
multiple of 3. (M’17) box. Then another memory card is drawn at random. What is the probability that this
6. A dice is thrown once. Find the probability of getting a composite number. (J’17)
7. What is the probability of getting exactly 2 heads, when three coins are tossed memory card is NOT defective? (J’15)
simultaneously. (M’18) 3. A bag contains 5 red balls and some blue balls. If the probability of drawing a blue ball is
8. When a dice is rolled, find the probability of getting on odd prime number. (J’18) double that of red ball, find the number of blue balls in the bag. (M’16)
9. From English alphabet if a letter is chosen at random, then find the probability that the
4. Two dice are rolled at same time and the sum of the numbers appearing on them is noted.
letter is a consonant. (M’19)
Find the probability of getting each sum, from 3 to 5 separately. (J’16)
10. Write two examples for equally likely events. (J’19)
5. A bag contains some square cards. A prime number between 1 and 100 has been written on
2 MARKS each card. Find the probability of getting a card that the sum of the digits of a prime number
1. There are 12 red balls, 18 blue balls and 6 white balls in a box. When a ball is drawn at written on it, is 8. (M’17)
random from the box, what is the probability of not getting a red ball? (M’15). 6. From the Deck of 52 cards, if a what is randomly chosen, find the probability of getting a
2. When a card is drawn from a well shuffled deck of 52 cards, then find the probability of card with (i) a prime number on it, ( ii ) face on it. (M’18)
NOT getting a red faced card. (J’15) 7. Suppose you drop a dies at random on the circular region of diameter 28 cm as shown in the
3. There are 5 red balls, 4 green balls and 6 yellow balls in a box. If a ball is selected at figure. What is the probability that it will land inside the rectangle? (J’18)
random, what is the probability of not getting a yellow ball? ((J’16)
4. One card is selected from a well shuffled Deck of 52 cards. Find the probability of getting
a red card with prime number. (M’17) 7 cm
5. From the following data, Find the probability of selecting “B” blood group student. (J’17) 11 cm
Blood Group A B AB O
Number of students 10 13 12 5
6. What is the probability of a number picked from first 20 natural numbers is even
composite number? (M’18) 8. If two dice are thrown at the same time, find the probability of getting sum of the dots on
7. A bag contains 7 red, 5 white it and 6 black balls. A ball is drawn from the bag at top is prime. (M’19)
random; find the probability that the ball drawn is not black. (J’18) 9. From a pack of 52 playing cards, Jacks, Queens, Kings and Aces of red colour are
8. A bag contains balls which are numbered from 1 to 50. A ball is drawn at random removed. From the remaining, a chord is drawn at random. Find the probability that the
from the bag, the probability that it bears two digit number multiple of 7. (M’19)
card drawn is (i) a block queen, (ii) a red card. (J’19)
9. A box contains 4 red balls, 5 green balls and P white balls. If the probability of randomly
picked a ball from the box to be read ball is , then find the number of white balls. (J’19)
PROBABILITY PROBABILITY/ STATISTICS
12. A letter is chosen from the word “ BAHUBALI”, the probability that it was not a vowel
PART - B is . . . . . . . . . .. (M’19)
1. If P(E) = 0.82, then P(𝐸 ) =……. (M’15) A. B. C. D.
A. 0.18 B. 0.28 C. 0.38 D. P(E)= P(𝐸 ) 13. The probability of sure event is . . . . . . (J’19)
2. When an unbiased die is rolled once, what is the probability of getting a prime number A. 0 B. C. 1 D. Undefined
out of all possible outcomes? (J’15) 14. A dice is thrown once. The probability of getting a prime number is. . . . . . . (J’19)
𝟏 𝟏 𝟐 𝟏
A. 1 B. A. B. C. D.
C. D. 𝟑 𝟐 𝟑 𝟔
3. Let E, 𝐸 be the complementary events, in a random experiment, then which of the STATISTICS
following is true ? (M’16) 1 MARK
1.
A. P(E) + P(𝐸 ) = 2 B. P(E) + P(𝐸 ) = 3 C. P(E) + P(𝐸 ) = 1 D. P(E) + P(𝐸 ) = 4 Class Interval 10 – 25 25 – 40 40 – 55 55 – 70 70 – 85 85 -–100
4. Which one of the following can not be the probability of the event? (J’16) Frequency 2 3 7 6 6 6
A. B. C. D. How do you find the deviation from the assumed mean for the above data? (M’15)
2. Write the formula to find the median of a grouped data and explain each term.(M’16)
5. On Random selection, the probability of getting a composite number among the numbers
3. When an observation in a data is abnormally more than or less than the remaining
from 51 to 100 is. . . . . (M’17)
observations in the data, does it affect the mean or mode or median? Why? (J’15)
A. B. C. D. 4. Write the formula to find the mean of a grouped data, using assumed mean method and
6. Let E and E be the complementary events. If P(E ) = 0.65, then P(E) = . . . . . . (M’17) explain each term. (J’16)
A. 0.40 B. 0.45 C. 0.35 D. 0.30 5. “The median of observations, – 2, 5, 3, – 1, 4, 6 is 3.5”. Is it correct? (M’17)
7. At what value of ‘x’, may possible probability of an event? (J’17) 6. Write the first 10 prime numbers and find their median. (J’17)
A. 2 B. 1 C. 4 D. 6 7. Write the formula to find the median of grouped data and explain the alphabet in it. (M’18)
8. If P(E) is the probability of an event E then . . . . . . (M’18) 8. Prathyusha stated that” the average of first 10 odd numbers is also 10”. Do you agree with
her? Justify your answer.(M’18)
A. 0 < P(E) < 1 B. 0 ≤ P(E) < 1 C. 0 ≤ P(E) ≤ 1 D. 0 < P(E) ≤ 1
9. Find the median of first seven composite numbers. (M’19)
9. The probability of getting right answer to a question is is 0.68 the probability of getting 10. Find the mode of the data 6, 8, 3, 6, 3, 7, 4, 6, 7, 3, 6. (J’19)
wrong answer is . . . . . . (M’18) 2 MARKS
A. 0.32 B. 32% C. 32 D. A and B 1. The heights of six members of a family are given below in the table.
Height(in ft.) 5 5.2 5.4 5.6
10. From a set of single digit natural numbers, if a number is chosen at random, then the
Number of Family members 1 2 2 1
probability that the number chosen is a multiple of 2, is . . . (J’18) Find the mean height of the family members. (J’15)
A. B. C. D. 2. State the formula to find the mode for a grouped data. Explain each term in it. (J’15)
11. If P(E) The probability of an event then . . . (J’18) 3. Find the value of fixi for the above data, where xi is the mid value of each class. (J’16)
A. P(E) ≥ 1 C. 0 ≤ P(E) ≤ 1 Class Interval 10 – 20 20 – 30 30 – 40 40 – 50 50 – 60
B. P(E) ≤ 0 D. P(E) ≤ 1 Frequency (fi) 5 8 10 5 2
STATISTICS STATISTICS
4. Write the formula of mode for grouped data and explain each term in it. (M’17) 7. The scores of 20 students in a test is tabulated as follows. Find the mode of the data. (J’16)
5. The height of 12 members are given below in the table.
Marks 10 – 20 20 – 30 30 – 40 40 – 50 50 – 60
Height(in ft.) 5 5.2 5.4 5.6 No. of students 1 6 7 4 2
Number of Family members 3 4 3 2
Find the mean height of the family members. (J’17) 8. The literacy rate (in percentage) of 35 cities is given in the following table. (J’16)
Literacy arte % 40 – 50 50 – 60 60 – 70 70 – 80 80 – 90
6. Find a median of , , , , . (M’18) No. of. cities 3 11 10 8 3
7. Find the mean of prime numbers less than 30. (J’18) Prepare ‘more than type’ cumulative frequency table and draw ogive curve for this data.
8. Write the mode formula for grouped data and explain the terms in it. (M’19) 9. The daily wages of 80 workers of a factory (M’17)
9. Find the median of first 6 prime numbers. (J’19) Daily wages(Rs.) 500–600 600–700 700–800 800–900 900–1000
Number of workers 12 17 28 14 9
4 MARK Find the mean daily wages of the workers of the factory using an appropriate method.
1. In a village, an enumerator has surveyed for 25 households. The size of the family(number 10. The following data gives the information on the observed lifespan (in hours )of 90 electrical
of family members) and the number of families is tabulated as follows:- components. Draw both ogives for the about data. (M’17)
Size of family (No. of members) 1–3 3–5 5–7 7–9 9 – 11 lives span (in hours) 0–20 20–40 40–60 60–80 80–100 100–120
No. of families 6 7 9 2 1 Frequency 8 12 15 23 18 14
Find the mode of the data. (M’15) 11. Daily income of 40 coal-mine labours are given in the following table.
2. Daily expenditure of 25 householders is given in the following table: Daily Income in Rs. 100–150 150–200 200–250 250–300 300–350 350 – 400
Daily expenditure of a family(Rs) 100–150 150–200 200–250 250–300 300–350 Number of labours 4 3 3 8 13 9
No. of households 4 5 12 2 2 Draw Ogive Curves (Cumulative frequency) for this data. (J’17)
Draw a “ less than type” cumulative frequency Ogive curve for this data. (M’15) 12. Find the missing frequencies f1 and f2 if mean of 50 observations given below is 36.4 (J’17)
3. If the median of 60 observations given below is 28.5, then find the values of x and y. (J’15) Class 0-10 10-20 20-30 30-40 40-50 50-60 60-70
Class Interval 0 – 10 10 – 20 20 – 30 30 – 40 40 – 50 50 – 60 Frequency 3 5 f1 10 f2 8 5
Frequency 5 x 20 15 y 5 13. Incomes of the families in a locality are given. Find the mode of the data. (M’18)
4. The following distribution gives the daily profits ( in rupees) earned by 50 shops in a Income in Rs. 1–200 201–400 401–600 601–800 801–1000
locality. Convert the above distribution to a ‘less than type’ cumulative frequency Number of families 7 10 16 12 3
distribution and draw its Ogive. (J’15) 14. Heights of the peoples of a particular school are given. Draw greater than compared to come
Daily Profits ( in Rs.) 0 – 50 50 – 100 100 – 150 150 – 200 200 – 250 250 – 300 and find the median height from it. (M’18)
No. of shop 6 9 13 10 8 4 Height (in cm) 90 - 100 100 - 110 110 - 120 120 - 130 130 - 140 140 – 150
5. Consider the following distribution of daily wages of 50 workers of a factory. (M’16) No. of Pupils 5 2 3 8 8 6
Daily wages in Rupees 200–250 250–300 300–350 350–400 400–450 15. The following table shows the ages of the patients admitted in a hospital during a year.
No. of workers 6 8 14 10 12 Age in years 10 – 20 20 – 30 30 – 40 40 – 50 50 – 60 60 – 70
Find the mean daily wages of the workers in the factory by using step-deviation method No. of Patients 8 15 25 27 18 7
6. The following table gives production yield per hectare of wheat of 100 farms of a village. Draw a less than ogive curve for the about data. (J’18)
Production Yields(Quintals/Hect.) 50 – 55 55 – 60 60 – 65 65 – 70 70 – 75 75 – 80
16. The below distribution gives the weight of 40 students In a class. Find the median weight of
No. of farmers 2 24 16 8 38 12
Draw both ogives for the above data. Hence obtain the median production yield. (M’16) the students. (J’18)
Weight in kg 30 – 35 35 – 40 40 – 45 45 – 50 50 – 55 55 – 60
No. of students 4 5 10 8 8 5
STATISTICS
STATISTICS
17. Draw less than Ogive for the following frequency distribution. Find the median from
obtained curve. (M’19) 3. Median = l + x h, where cf = ..………. . (J’15)
IQ 60–70 70–80 80–90 90–100 100–110 110–120 120–130
No. of students 2 5 12 31 39 10 4 A. Cumulative frequency of the class preceding the median class
18. Find the mean age of 100 residents of a colony from the following data. (M’19) B. Cumulative frequency of the median class
Age (in yrs) 0 – 10 10 – 20 20 – 30 30 – 40 40 – 50 50 – 60 60 – 70 C. Cumulative frequency of the class succeeding the median class
No. of persons 10 15 25 25 10 10 5 D. Sum of the frequencies
4. Observe the following graphs. (J’15)
19. If the mean of the following frequency distribution is 50, then find the value of k. (J’19) Which of the above given figures represents ‘less than’ Ogive curve?
Class 0 – 20 20 - 40 40 - 60 60 - 80 80 - 100 A. Only (1) is true
More than cf
Less than cf
Frequency 17 20 32 k 19
B. Only (2) is true
20. The following table gives the marks obtained by buy 100 students in SA – I exams in
Mathematics subject. Draw ogive graph of less than and greater than. (J’19) C. Both (1) and (2) are true
Marks 50 – 55 55 - 60 60 - 65 65 - 70 70 - 75 75 - 80 Lower limits Upper limits
No. of students 2 8 12 24 38 16 D. None of these Figure (1) Figure (2)
5. let x1, x2,. …, xn be the n observations and 𝑥̅ be the mean of n observations, then (M’16)
STATISTICS A. 0 B. n𝑥̅ 𝑥 𝑥
C. D. 2
1. In “ more than Ogive curve”, we consider in drawing..……….. (M’15) 𝑛 𝑛
A. More than cumulative frequency, lower limits 6. Mode of the grouped data can be calculated by using the formula, (M’16)
B. More than cumulative frequency, upper limits Mode = l + x h, f1 represents........
C. Less than cumulative frequency, lower limits
D. Less than cumulative frequency, upper limits A. Frequency of the modal class
2. Observe the following tables B. Frequency of the class preceding the modal class
1) C. Frequency of the class succeeding the modal class
Class interval Frequency (f) Class mark(x) fx D. Cumulative frequency of the class preceding the modal class
7. The X–coordinate of the point of intersection of the two ogives of grouped data is… (J’16)
A. Median of the data C. Mean of the data
2)
Class interval Frequency (f) Lower limit (x) fx B. Mode of the data D. Average of mid values of the data
8. 3, 2, 4, 3, 5, 2, x, 6. If the mode of this data is 3 then x = . . . . . (M’17)
For finding arithmetic mean by direct method, the suggested frequency distribution table A. 4 B. 3 C. 2 D. 5
is…… (M’15) 9. For the terms x + 1, x + 2, x – 1, x + 3 and x – 2 (x ∈ N), the median of the data is 12 then
A. only (1) is true C. (1) and (2) are true x = . . . . . . . (M’17)
A. 9 B. 10 C. 11 D. 13
B. only (2) is true D. None of the above 10. Which one of the following is NOT a measure of Central tendency (J’17)
A. Mean B. Median C. Range D. Mode
11. The most stable measure of Central tendency is . . . . (M’18)
A. Mean B. Median C. Mode D. Deviation
STATISTICS
12. 14 is deleted from the data 12, 14, 15, 16 17, 18, 19 and 20, then the median increases by
A. 1 B. 1.5 C. 2 D. 0.5 (J’18)
13. The mean of the first 8 multiples of 3 is . . . . (J’18)
A. 8 B. 13.5 C. 13 D. 27
14. If the less than type Ogive and more than type Ogive intersect each other at (42, 18), then
the median of the given data is . . . . . . . . . . . (M’19)
A. 60 B. 42 C. 18 D. 26
15. Mean of certain number of observations is 𝑥̅ . If each observation is divided by m (m ≠ 0)
and then increased by n, then the mean of new observations is . . . . . . (J’19)
𝒎
A. + 𝑚
̅ B. 𝑥̅ + 𝒎𝒏 C. 𝑥̅ + 𝒏 ̅
D. + 𝑛
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4. If A = { x : x ∈ N, x < 10 }, B = { x : x is a prime number and x x < 10 }, Then show that

2 MARKS 12. Solve the equations by graphically 3x + 4y = 10 and 4x – 3y = 5. (M’19)

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