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MATHEMATICS SSC–I
(Science Group) (Curriculum 2006)
SECTION – A (Marks 15)
Time allowed: 20 Minutes

Section – A is compulsory. All parts of this section are to be answered on this page and handed
over to the Centre Superintendent. Deleting/overwriting is not allowed. Do not use lead pencil.

Q.1 Fill the relevant bubble for each part. All parts carry one mark.
(1) Which one of the following represents an identity matrix?
1 0 2 0
A. [ ] ⃝ B. [ ] ⃝
0 2 0 2
1 1 1 0
C. [ ] ⃝ D. [ ] ⃝
0 0 0 1

(2) Which one of the following options is the real part of 5𝑖(3 − 2𝑖)?
A. –10 ⃝ B. 10 ⃝
C. 15 ⃝ D. –5 ⃝

(3) The scientific notation of 537.1 is:

A. 5.371 × 102 ⃝ B. 5.371 × 103 ⃝
−2
C. 5.371 × 10 ⃝ D. 5.371 × 10−3 ⃝

(4) Which one of the following is a polynomial?

A. 𝑥 3 + 3𝑥 2 − 5 ⃝ B. 𝑥 3 + 3𝑥 −2 − 5 ⃝
C. 𝑥 3/2 + 3𝑥 2 − 5 ⃝ D. 𝑥 2 + 3𝑥 −1/2 − 5 ⃝

(5) The expansion of (𝑥 − 1)3 is:

A. 𝑥 3 + 3𝑥 2 − 3𝑥 + 1 ⃝ B. 𝑥 3 − 3𝑥 2 + 3𝑥 − 1 ⃝
C. 𝑥 3 − 3𝑥 2 − 3𝑥 + 1 ⃝ D. 𝑥 3 − 3𝑥 2 − 3𝑥 − 1 ⃝

(6) The multiplicative factors of (2𝑥 2 − 18) are:

A. 2(𝑥 − 3)(𝑥 − 3) ⃝ B. 2(𝑥 − 3)(𝑥 + 3) ⃝
C. (√2𝑥 − 9)(√2𝑥 − 9) ⃝ D. (√2𝑥 − 9)(√2𝑥 + 9) ⃝

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(7) Let 𝑎, 𝑏 be real numbers, then 𝑎 is greater than 𝑏 if the difference 𝑎 − 𝑏 is positive
and we denote this order relation by the inequality:
A. 𝑎>𝑏 ⃝ B. 𝑎<𝑏 ⃝
C. 𝑏≥ 𝑎 ⃝ D. 𝑏≤𝑎 ⃝
(8) Which one of the following is a graph of 𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥?

y y
A. ⃝ B. ⃝

𝑥́ x 𝑥́ x

𝑦́ y 𝑦́
𝑦́
C. ⃝ D. ⃝

𝑥́ x 𝑥́ x

𝑦́ y

(9) The distance between the points 𝐴 (5,3) and 𝐵 (−5,7) is:
A. 10√29 ⃝ B. 4√29 ⃝
C. 8√29 ⃝ D. 2√29 ⃝
(10) Which one of the following points lies on the line 𝑥 − 2𝑦 + 1 = 0?
A. (0, −1) ⃝ B. (−1,0) ⃝
C. (1,0) ⃝ D. (0,1) ⃝
̅̅̅̅ = 5𝑐𝑚
(11) In a given figure, If D and E are the mid points of the sides and 𝑚𝐷𝐸
̅̅̅̅ = ?
then 𝑚𝐵𝐶 A
A. 5 𝑐𝑚 ⃝ B. 10 𝑐𝑚 ⃝
C. 15 𝑐𝑚 ⃝ D. 2.5 𝑐𝑚 ⃝ D E
B CC
(12) What is the value of |−𝑎|, where 𝑎 > 0?
A. −𝑎 ⃝ B. +𝑎 ⃝
C. −|𝑎| ⃝ D. √𝑎 ⃝

(13) Which one of the following side measures represents a right angled triangle?
A. 1, 2, 3 ⃝ B. 2, 3, 5 ⃝
C. 2, 4, 7 ⃝ D. 3, 4, 5 ⃝

(14) In the figure given below, P is any point and AB is a line. Which one of the
following is the shortest distance between the point P and the line AB?
A. ̅̅̅̅
𝑃𝑂 ⃝ B. ̅̅̅̅̅
𝑃𝑀 ⃝ P
C. ̅̅̅̅
𝑃𝐿 ⃝ D. ̅̅̅̅
𝑃𝑁 ⃝

40° 70° 50°

A L M O N B

(15) If P, Q and 𝑅 are the collinear points then, which one of the following options is
correct?
A. ̅̅̅̅ǀ + ǀ𝑄𝑅
ǀ𝑃𝑄 ̅̅̅̅ǀ= ǀ𝑃𝑅
̅̅̅̅ǀ ⃝ B. ̅̅̅̅ǀ2 + ǀ𝑄𝑅
ǀ𝑃𝑄 ̅̅̅̅ǀ2 =ǀ𝑃𝑅
̅̅̅̅ ǀ2 ⃝
C. ̅̅̅̅ǀ2 + ǀ𝑄𝑅
ǀ𝑃𝑄 ̅̅̅̅ ǀ2 ≠ ǀ𝑃𝑅̅̅̅̅ ǀ2 ⃝ D. ̅̅̅̅ǀ + ǀ𝑄𝑅
ǀ𝑃𝑄 ̅̅̅̅ǀ ≠ ǀ𝑃𝑅
̅̅̅̅ ǀ ⃝

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 Federal Board SSC-I Examination
Mathematics Model Question Paper
(Science Group) (Curriculum 2006)

Time allowed: 2.40 hours Total Marks: 60

Note: Attempt any nine parts from Section ‘B’ and any three questions from Section ‘C’ on the
separately provided answer book. Write your answers neatly and legibly. Log book will
be provided on demand.

SECTION – B (Marks 36)

Q.2 Attempt any NINE parts from the following. All parts carry equal marks. (94 = 36)
1 7
i. If 𝑨 = [ 4 2 ]
2 2
a. Find|𝑨|
b. Is matrix A non-singular?
c. Find 𝑨−𝟏(multiplicative inverse)
(𝑥 𝑚+𝑛 )2 ×(𝑥 𝑛+𝑝 )2 ×(𝑥 𝑝+𝑚 )2
ii. Simplify using laws of exponents
(𝑥 𝑚+𝑛+𝑝 )3
2+6𝑖 4−𝑖
iii. Simplify − 3−𝑖 and write answer in the form 𝑎 + 𝑏𝑖.
3−𝑖
√𝟓+√𝟑
iv. If 𝑥 = , find
√𝟓−√𝟑
1 1 1
a. b. 𝑥+ c. 𝑥3 +
𝑥 𝑥 𝑥3
v. Factorize (𝑥 + 1) (𝑥 + 3) (𝑥 + 4) (𝑥 + 6) − 119
vi. 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑥 4 + 5𝑥 3 − 8𝑥 2 − 45𝑥 − 9
a. Find the remainder when 𝑓(𝑥) is divided by (𝑥 − 3) .
b. Use the factor theorem to show that (𝑥 + 3) is a factor of 𝑓(𝑥).
vii. Find HCF of the given polynomials by division method:
3𝑥 3 + 5𝑥 2 − 6𝑥 − 2 ; 3𝑥 3 − 5𝑥 2 + 6𝑥 − 4
viii. Find the values of l and m for which the following expression
64𝑥 4 + 153𝑥 2 + 48𝑥 3 + 𝑙𝑥 + 𝑚 will become a perfect square.
ix. Prove that, any point on the right bisector of a line segment is equidistant from
its end points.
3|𝑥−5|
x. Solve for 𝑥: − 8 = 12 − |𝑥 − 5|
2
𝑎+𝑏 𝑎 (𝑎+𝑏)2
xi. Simplify: . ÷
𝑎2 +𝑏 2 𝑎−𝑏 𝑎4 −𝑏4
3
xii. Evaluate log 81 to base √3.
xiii. Find the values of 𝑥 and 𝑦 for the given congruent triangles. R

50° (5𝑥 + 5)°

S T
Page 1 of 2 2𝑦 − 3 U 𝑦+6
 xiv. In the given figure 𝑚𝐴𝐵 ̅̅̅̅ = 5𝑐𝑚, 𝑚𝐵𝐷
̅̅̅̅ = 10𝑐𝑚, 𝑚𝐴𝐸
̅̅̅̅ = 18𝑐𝑚 .
Find 𝑚𝐴𝐶̅̅̅̅ , if̅̅̅̅̅ ̅̅̅̅
𝐵𝐶 ll𝐷𝐸
𝐴

B C

𝐷 𝐸
SECTION – C (Marks 24)
Note: Attempt any THREE questions. All questions carry equal marks. (38 = 24)

1 3 5 7
Q3. If 𝐴 = [ ] and 𝐵 = [ ] then verify the following:
2 4 6 8
(𝑎) (𝐴𝐵)𝑡 = 𝐵 𝑡 . 𝐴𝑡 (𝑏) 𝐴. 𝐴−1 = 𝐴−1 . 𝐴

Q4. Prove that in a right-angled triangle, the square of the length of hypotenuse is equal to
the sum of the squares of the lengths of the other two sides.

Q5. Prove that parallelograms on the same base and lying between the same parallel lines (or
of the same altitude) are equal in area.

Q.6 Find ‘b’ such that the points 𝐴(2, 𝑏), 𝐵(5, 5) and 𝐶 (−6, 0) are vertices of a right angled
triangle 𝐴𝐵𝐶 with m∠𝐵𝐴𝐶 = 90°.

Q7. ̅̅̅̅ = 5𝑐𝑚, 𝑚∠𝑋 = 75° and 𝑚∠𝑌 = 45°

If 𝑚𝑍𝑋
a. Construct triangle 𝑋𝑌𝑍.
b. Draw perpendicular bisectors of the three sides of triangle 𝑋𝑌𝑍.
c. Are the perpendicular bisectors concurrent?

*****

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 MATHEMATICS SSC-I
Student Learning Outcomes Alignment Chart
(Curriculum 2006)

Sec-A Q1 Contents and Scope Student Learning Outcomes

1.2 Types of Matrices Define and identify row matrix, column matrix,
1 rectangular matrix, square matrix, zero/null matrix,
identity matrix, scalar matrix, diagonal matrix, transpose
of a matrix, symmetric and skew-symmetric matrices.
2.5 Complex Numbers ii) Recognize 𝑎 as real part and 𝑏 as imaginary part
2.6 Basic Operations on of 𝑧 = 𝑎 + 𝑖𝑏.
2 Complex Numbers • Carryout basic operations
(i.e. addition, subtraction, multiplication and
division) on complex numbers.
3.1 Scientific Notation Express a number in standard form of scientific notation
3
and vice versa.
4.1 Algebraic iii) Examine whether a given algebraic expression is a
4 Expressions • polynomial or not,
• rational expression or not.
4.2 Algebraic Formulae i) Know the formulas
(a + b)3 = a3 + 3ab(a+b) + b3
(a - b)3 = a3 -3ab(a-b) - b3
5
Find the value of a3 ± b3 when the values of a ± b and ab
are given.

5.1 Factorization Recall factorization of expressions of the following types.

• ka + kb + kc
6 • ac + ad + bc + bd
• a2  2ab + b2
• a 2 − b2
• a2  2ab + b2 − c2
7 7.3 Linear Inequalities i) Define inequalities (<, >) , (≤, ≥).
14.1Cartesian Plane and x) Draw the graph of
Linear Graphs • an equation of the form y = c .
8 • an equation of the form x = a .
• an equation of the form y = mx .
• an equation of the form y = mx + c .
15.1 Distance Formula iii) Use distance formula to find distance between two
9
given points.
14.1 Cartesian plane vii) Construct a table for pairs of values satisfying a linear
10
and Linear Graph equation in two variables.
18.1 Parallelograms and Prove the following theorem along with corollaries and
Triangles apply them to solve appropriate problems.
11 iii) The line segment, joining the midpoints of two sides
of a triangle, is parallel to the third side and is equal
to one half of its length.
12 7.2 Equation involving i) Define absolute value.
 Absolute Value
22.1 Pythagoras’ Prove the following theorem along with corollaries and
Theorem apply them to solve appropriate problems.
13 i) “In a right-angled triangle, the square of the length of
hypotenuse is equal to the sum of the squares of the
lengths of the other two sides” to solve appropriate
problems.
20.1 Sides and Angles Prove the following theorem along with corollaries and
of a Triangle apply them to solve appropriate problems.
14
iv) From a point, out-side a line, the perpendicular is the
shortest distance from the point to the line.
15.2 Collinear Points i) Define collinear points. Distinguish between collinear
15
and non-collinear points.

1.5 Multiplicative ii) Evaluate determinant of a matrix.

Inverse of a Matrix iii) Define singular and non-singular matrices.
Sec-B i
v) Find multiplicative inverse of a non-singular matrix
A.
2.4 Laws of ii) Apply the laws of exponents to simplify expressions
ii
Exponents/Indices with real exponents.
2.5 Complex Numbers ii) Recognize 𝑎 as real part and 𝑏 as imaginary part of 𝑧 =
2.6 Basic Operations on 𝑎 + 𝑖𝑏 .
iii iii) Define conjugate of a complex number.
Complex numbers
Carryout basic operations on complex numbers
4.4 Rationalization Explain rationalization (with precise meaning) of real
1 1
numbers of the types 𝑎+𝑏 𝑥 , 𝑥+ 𝑦and their
iv √ √ √
combinations where x and y are natural numbers and
a and b are integers
5.1 Factorization
v

5.2 Remainder ii) Find remainder (without dividing) when a polynomial

vi Theorem and Factor is divided by a linear polynomial.
Theorem iv) State and prove factor theorem.
6.1 Highest Common ii) Use factor or division method to determine highest
vii Factor and Least common factor and least common multiple.
Common Multiple
6.3 Square Root of Find square root of algebraic expression by division.
viii Algebraic
Expression
19.1 Line Bisectors Prove the following theorems along with corollaries and
ix and Angle apply them to solve appropriate problems.
Bisectors i) Any point on the right bisector of a line segment is
equidistant from its end points.
7.2 Equation involving ii) Solve the equation, involving variable.
x
Absolute Value
6.2 Basic Operations Use highest common factor and least common multiple to
xi on Algebraic reduce fractional expressions involving +, −,,  .
 Fractions
3.2 Logarithm i) Define logarithm of a number to the base a as the
xii power to which a must be raised to give the number
(i.e. ax = y ⇔ loga y = x, a > 0, y > 0 and a ≠ 1).
17.1 Congruent Prove the following theorems along with corollaries and
Triangles apply them to solve appropriate problems.
xiii
ii) If two angles of a triangle are congruent then the
sides opposite to them are also congruent.
21.1 Ratio and Prove the following theorem along with corollaries and
Proportion apply to solve the appropriate problems.
xiv
i) A line parallel to one side of a triangle, intersecting
the other two sides, divides them proportionally.
1.4 Multiplication of vii) Verify the result (AB)t = B t At.
Matrices v) Find multiplicative inverse of a non- singular matrix
1.5 Multiplicative
Sec-C Q 3 A and verify that
Inverse of a Matrix
AA−1 = I = A−1A
where I is the identity matrix.

22.1 Pythagoras’ Prove the following theorems along with corollaries and
Theorem apply them to solve appropriate problems.
i) In a right-angled triangle, the square of the length of
Q4 hypotenuse is equal to the sum of the squares of the
lengths of the other two sides. (Pythagoras’
theorem).
23.1 Theorems Related Prove the following theorems along with corollaries and
with Area apply them to solve appropriate problems.
Q5 i) Parallelograms on the same base and lying between
the same parallel lines (or of the same altitude) are
equal in area.
15.2 Collinear Points iii) Use distance formula to show that the given three
non-collinear points form:
• an equilateral triangle,
Q6 • an isosceles triangle,
• a right angled triangle,
• a scalene triangle.

29.1 Construction of ii) Draw:

Q7 Triangle • perpendicular bisectors
of a given triangle and verify their concurrency.
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49.5%
29.7%

100%

% age
Total marks for each
111
33

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𝟕 (𝟖) 23

assessment objective
08

29. Practical Geometry - Triangles

𝟓 (𝟖)

08

23. Theorems Related with Area

𝟏 (𝟏𝟒)(𝟏) 𝟐 𝒙𝒊𝒗 (𝟒) 𝟏 (𝟏𝟑) (𝟏)

22. Pythagoras Theorem.

𝟒 (𝟖)

09

21. Ratio & Proportion

04
01

20. Sides & Angles Of Triangle.

𝟐 𝒊𝒙 (𝟒)

19. Line Bisectors & Angle

04

Bisectors
𝟐 𝒙𝒊𝒊𝒊 (𝟒) 𝟏(𝟏𝟏)(𝟏)

01

18. Parallelograms & Triangles

MATHEMATICS SSC-I
Table of Specifications

04

17. Congruent Triangles

𝟏 (𝟏𝟓) (𝟏)
𝟏 (𝟗) (𝟏)

𝟔 (𝟖)

15. Introduction to Co-ordinate

10

Geometry
𝟏 (𝟏𝟎) (𝟏)
𝟏 (𝟖) (𝟏)

14. Linear Graphs And Their

02

Application
𝟏 (𝟏𝟐) (𝟏)
𝟏 (𝟕) (𝟏)

𝟐 𝒙 (𝟒)

7. Linear Equations and 06

Inequalities
𝟐 𝒗𝒊𝒊𝒊 (𝟒)
𝟐 𝒗𝒊𝒊 (𝟒)
𝟐 𝒙𝒊 (𝟒)

12
6. Algebraic Manipulation
𝟏 (𝟔) (𝟏)

𝟐 𝒗𝒊 (𝟒)
𝟐 𝒗 (𝟒)

09
5. Factorization

Question No. (Part No.) (Allocated Marks)

𝟏 (𝟒) (𝟏)

𝟏 (𝟓) (𝟏)
𝟐 𝒊𝒗 (𝟒)
4. Algebraic Expressions

06
& Algebraic Formulas
𝟏 (𝟑) (𝟏)
𝟐 𝒙𝒊𝒊 (𝟒)

05
3. Logarithms

𝟏 (𝟐) (𝟏)
𝟐 𝒊𝒊𝒊 (𝟒)

𝟐 𝒊𝒊 (𝟒)
2. Real and Complex

09
Numbers

𝟏 (𝟏) (𝟏)

𝟐 𝒊 (𝟒)
𝟑 (𝟖)

13
1. Matrices and Determinants

1(1)(1)
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