CBSE Class 10 Basic
Mathematics – Sample Paper
(Code: 241)
Time Allowed: 3 Hours
Maximum Marks: 80
General Instructions:
All questions are compulsory.
The question paper consists of 30 questions divided into four sections A,
B, C, and D.
Use of calculator is not permitted.
Draw diagrams wherever necessary.
Section A – (1 mark each)
1. Find the value of (–3) × 7 + 4.
2. Write the standard form of a quadratic equation.
3. Find the HCF of 16 and 20.
4. Write the next term in the AP: 3, 6, 9, __.
5. If the distance between two points is 0, what can you say about the
points?
6. Write the value of sin 90°.
Section B – (2 marks each)
1. Find the roots of the quadratic equation x² - 9 = 0 by factorization.
2. Find the 10th term of the AP: 7, 10, 13, ....
3. From a deck of 52 cards, find the probability of drawing a red card.
4. Find the distance between the points (1, 2) and (4, 6).
5. A cone has radius 3 cm and height 4 cm. Find its volume.
6. Draw a pair of tangents to a circle from a point outside it using ruler and
compass.
