Class 10 Maths SA2

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SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT - II
CLASS X 2014-15
SUBJECT MATHEMATICS
Time allowed : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 90
General Instructions
1.
All questions are compulsory.
2.
The question paper consists of 34 questions divided into four sections A, B,

C and D. Section A comprises of 8 questions of 1 mark each. Section B
comprises of 6 questions of 2 marks each. Section C comprises of 10
questions of 3 marks each and Section D comprises of 10 questions of 4
marks each.
3.
Question numbers 1 to 8 in Section A are multiple choice questions where

you are to select one correct option out of the given four.
4.
There is no overall choice.
5.
Use of calculator is not permitted.
SECTION A
1.
2.
The discriminant of quadratic equation x2 4x + 1 = 0 is :

(a)
20
(b)
(c)
12
(d) 12
20
In figure, PQ and PR are tangents to the circle with O, such that QPR = 50,
OQR is equal to :
(a)
25
(b)
30
50
3.
4.
5.
(c) 40
(d)
How many tangent(s) to a circle can be constructed from an external point?

(a)
Three (b)
One
(c)
Two
No
The length of the shadow of a tower is 3 times that of its length. The angle
of elevation of the sun is :
(a)
90
(b)
30
(c)
45
(d)
60
Which of the following number cannot be the probability of an event ?

(a)
(c)
6.
(d)
(b)
3%
0.1
(d)
If the probability of happening of an event is

nonhappening of this event is :
(a)
(c)
(b)
(d)
, then the probability of
7.
The mid-point of segment AB is the point (0, 4). If the co-ordinates of B are
(2, 3), then the co-ordinates of A are :
(a) (2, 5) (b)
( 2, 5)
(c)
8.
( 2, 11)
(2, 9) (d)
If the area of a circle is numerically equal to twice its circumference, then the
diameter of the circle is :
(a)
4 units (b) units (c) 8 units (d)
2 units
SECTION B
9.
If the equation kx2 2kx + 6 = 0 has equal roots, then find the value ofk.
10.
Which term of the arithmetic progression 3, 10, 17, .... will be 84 more than
its 13th term ?
11.
Prove that in two concentric circles, the chord of the larger circle, which
touches the smaller circle is bisected at the point of contact.
12.
In the given figure, BOA is a diameter of a circle and the tangent at a point P
meets
BA
produced at T. If PBO =
30, what is the
measure of PTA?
P
30
O
13.
An integer is chosen between 0 and 100. Find the probability that the number
is dividible by 3 and 5 both.
14.
If the perimeter of a protractor is 72 cm, calculate its area.

22
Take
SECTION C
15.
Solve for x :
11
1
; where a 0, b 0, x 0 and a + b + x 0. a b
ab
16.
The first and the last terms of an A.P. are 8 and 350 respectively. If its
common difference is 9, how many terms are there and what is their sum?
17.
Draw a triangle ABC in which BC = 6.5 cm, AB = 4.5 cm and ABC = . Also
construct a triangle similar to this triangle whose sides are of the
corresponding sides of the triangle ABC.
18.
A 1.2 m tall girl spots a balloon moving with the wind in a horizontal line at a
height of 88.2 m from the ground. The angle of elevation of the balloon from
the eye of the girl at any instant is 60. After sometimes the angle of elevation
reduces at 30. Find the distance travelled by balloon during the interval (Take
3 = 1.7).
19.
Find a point on the y- axis which is equidistant from the points A(6, 5) and B(
4, 3).
20.
In what ratio does the point (, 6) divide the line segment joint the point (3 ,
5) and (7, 9).
21.
A chord 10 cm long is drawn in a circle whose radius is 50 cm. Find the area
of segments.
22.
Find the area of the shaded region in the given figure, if PQ = 24 cm, PR = 7
cm and O is the centre of the circle.
Q
O
23.
24.
The largest sphere is curved out of a cube of side 7 cm. Find the volume of
sphere.
A glass cylinder with diameter 20 cm has water to a height of 9 cm. A metal
cube of 8 cm edge is immersed in
completely. Calculate the height
water will rise in the cylinder.
Use
22
7
by
it
which
SECTION D
25.
6500 were divided equally among a certain number of persons. Had there
been 15 more persons, each would have got 30 less. Find the original
number of persons.
26.
In a school, students thought of planting trees in and around the school to

reduce air pollution. It was decided that the number of trees that each section
of each class will plant, will be the same as the class in which they are
studying, e.g., a section of class I will plant one tree, a section of class II will
plant two trees and so on till class XII. There are three sections of each class.
Find :
(a)
(b)
How many trees will be planted by the students?

Which mathematical concept is used in above problem?
(c)
Which value is depicted in this problem?
27.
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.
28.
Prove that the length of tangents drawn from an external point to a circle are
equal.
29.
Prove that the intercept of a tangent between a pair of parallel tangents to a

circle subtend a right angle at the centre of the circle. (Figure isgiven).
30.
There is a small island in the middle of a 100 meter wide river and a tall tree
stands on the island. P and Q are points directly opposite to each other on
two banks and in line with the tree. If the angles of elevation of the top of the
tree from P and Q are respectively 30 and 45, find the height of the tree.
31.
All the three face cards of spades are removed from a well shuffled pack of
52 cards. A card is drawn at random from the remaining pack. Find the
probability of getting :
(a)
32.
a black-faced card
(b)
a queen.
(c) a black card (d)

a spade
Find the value of K, if the points A (2, 3), B (4, K) and C (6, 3) are collinear.
33.
A cylinderical bucket, 32 cm high and with radius of base 18cm, is filled with
sand. This bucket is emptied on the gound and a conical heap of sand is
formed. If the height of the conical heap is 24 cm, find the radius and slant
height of the heap.
34.
A cap is shaped like the frustum of a cone. If its radius on the open side is
10 cm, and radius at the upper base is 4 cm and its slant height is 15 cm,
find the area of cloth used for making it.

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All questions are compulsory.

The question paper consists of 34 questions divided into four sections A, B,

Question numbers 1 to 8 in Section A are multiple choice questions where

There is no overall choice.

Use of calculator is not permitted.

The discriminant of quadratic equation x2 4x + 1 = 0 is :

Copyright 2014 CBSE-SPOT

How many tangent(s) to a circle can be constructed from an external point?

Which of the following number cannot be the probability of an event ?

If the probability of happening of an event is

, then the probability of

Copyright 2014 CBSE-SPOT

4 units (b) units (c) 8 units (d)

If the perimeter of a protractor is 72 cm, calculate its area.

Copyright 2014 CBSE-SPOT

Copyright 2014 CBSE-SPOT

In a school, students thought of planting trees in and around the school to

How many trees will be planted by the students?

Which value is depicted in this problem?

Copyright 2014 CBSE-SPOT

Prove that the intercept of a tangent between a pair of parallel tangents to a

(c) a black card (d)

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