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MATHEMATICS SSC–I
(Science Group) (Curriculum 2006)
SECTION – A (Marks 15)
Time allowed: 20 Minutes
Note: Section-A is compulsory. All parts of this section are to be answered on the question paper itself. It
should be completed in the first 20 minutes 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. Each part carries (01) mark.

0 1
1. If 𝐴 = [ ] then value of 𝐴2 is:
1 0
0 1 1 0
A) [ ] B) [ ]
1 0 0 1
1 1 0 0
C) [ ] D) [ ]
1 0 1 1
2. Imaginary part of −𝑖(3𝑖 + 2) is:
A) −3 B) 3
C) −2 D) 2
3 3
3. For what value of 𝑥, √3𝑥 − 5 = √𝑥 + 1 ?
A) 3 B) 6
C) 33 D) 63
4. If 4𝑥 = log 2 64 then value of 𝑥 is:
A) 32 B) 21
C) 16 D) −16
5. What is the value of an expression log1 27𝑥 3 ?
A) 0 B) 1
C) 3 D) 4
6. Which of the following is not a polynomial?
A) 3𝑥 + 8 B) 𝑥 2 + 2𝑥 + √2
C) 𝑥 2 + 2𝑥 + √2𝑥 D) 𝑥 2 + 2𝑥 + √2𝑥
7. The number of zeroes of the polynomial 𝑥 3 + 𝑥 − 3 − 3𝑥 2 are:

A) 0 B) 1
C) 2 D) 3
8. What is the product of two polynomials, if their HCF is (𝑥 − 1) and their LCM is
(𝑥 2 − 2𝑥 + 1) ?
A) (𝑥 − 1)3 B) (𝑥 − 1)2
C) 𝑥 − 1 D) 𝑥 3 + 1
9. What is the solution set of |𝑥 + 5| = −2 ?

A) {−7, −3} B) {7, 3}

C) ∅ D) 7
10 The perpendicular distance of the point 𝑃(3, 4) from 𝑦 − 𝑎𝑥𝑖𝑠 is:

A) 0 B) 3
C) 4 D) 7
11. What is the length of 𝑚𝐴𝐵 in ∆𝐴𝐵𝐶, if 𝑚∠𝐵 = 𝑚∠𝐶 , 𝑚𝐵𝐶 = 3𝑐𝑚 and 𝑚𝐴𝐶 = 4𝑐𝑚 ? A
A) 3 B) 4
C) 5 D) 6

B C
12. What is the value of 𝑥 in the adjoining figure? \
2 𝑥 9 C
A) 3 B) 3
2 3
27
C) 6 D)
2

13. What is the length of 𝑄𝑅 in ∆𝑃𝑄𝑅, if 𝑃𝑅 = 2√2 and 𝑃𝑄 = 𝑄𝑅 ?

P
A) 2 B) √2
𝟐√𝟐
C) √8 D) 4
Q
R
2
14. What is the length of 𝐴𝐵 , if area of parallelogram 𝐴𝐵𝐸𝐹 is 63𝑐𝑚 and altitude of parallelogram
𝐴𝐵𝐶𝐷 is 7𝑐𝑚.
F D E C
A) 3𝑐𝑚 B) 9𝑐𝑚
C) 18𝑐𝑚 D) 27𝑐𝑚

A B

15. 𝐵𝐷 , 𝐶𝐸 are two medians of the triangle ABC. If 𝐸𝑂 = 7𝑐𝑚, then what is the length of 𝐶𝐸 ?
A) (7 × 1)𝑐𝑚 B) (7 × 2)𝑐𝑚 B
C) (7 × 3)𝑐𝑚 D) (7 × 4)𝑐𝑚
E
O

A D C
 Federal Board SSC-I Examinations
Model Question Paper Mathematics
Science Group (Curriculum 2006)

Time allowed: 2.40 hours Total Marks: 60

Note: Sections ‘B’ and ‘C’ comprise pages 1-2 and questions therein are to be answered
on the separately provided Answer Book. Write your answers neatly and legibly.

SECTION-B (Marks 36)

Q.2 Attempt ALL parts. Each part carries (04) marks.
1 2 𝑥 3
(𝑖) Apply Cramer’s Rule to solve [ ] [𝑦 ] = [ ] .
3 2 5
OR
−1 5
If 𝐴 = [ ] then show that 𝐴𝐴−1 = 𝐼
6 3
(𝑖𝑖) Find values of 𝑥 and 𝑦 if the product (𝑥 − 𝑖𝑦)(3 + 5𝑖) is a conjugate of (−6 − 24𝑖).
OR
1 1 1 1
If = √7 + √6 , then find the values of (𝑥 + 𝑥) , (𝑥 − 𝑥) and (𝑥 2 − 𝑥 2 ).
𝑥

(𝑖𝑖𝑖) Find the value of 𝑛 if log 4 (64)𝑛+1 = log 5 (625)𝑛−1

OR
Show that 𝑙𝑜𝑔𝑎 𝑏 × 𝑙𝑜𝑔𝑏 𝑥 = 𝑙𝑜𝑔𝑎 𝑥
(𝑖𝑣) Use factor theorem to factorize the cubic polynomial 𝑥 3 + 5𝑥 2 − 2𝑥 − 24.
OR
Find a polynomial similar to 𝑥 2 − 5𝑥 − 14, such that their HCF is (𝑥 − 7) and LCM is
(𝑥 3 – 10𝑥 2 + 11𝑥 + 70)
3𝑥+9
(𝑣) |2𝑥+1| − 9 = 5 where 𝑥 ∈ ℛ

OR
2 1+𝑥 3
Solve 3 ≤ ≤4 where 𝑥 ∈ ℛ
6

(𝑣𝑖) Solve the following system of linear equations graphically.

𝑥 + 2𝑦 = −4 ; 2𝑥 + 4𝑦 = 8
OR
Check whether the points 𝑃(3, 3), 𝑄(8, 3) and 𝑅(3, 12) are collinear or not.
(𝑣𝑖𝑖) Find area of the parallelogram shown in the figure. 16cm

OR
9cm
Prove that any point inside an angle, equidistant from its
arms, is on the bisector of it. 4 ft
(𝑣𝑖𝑖𝑖) Can a table 9 feet wide (legs folded) fit through a rectangular doorway
4 feet by 8 feet? Use Pythagoras theorem to decide.
8 ft

OR
Prove that in a scalene triangle, the angle opposite to the largest side is
of measure greater than 60˚.

(𝑖𝑥) In ∆𝐴𝐵𝐶 (shown in the figure), 𝐴𝑋 bisects ∠𝐴. A

If 𝑚𝐴𝐶 = 4𝑐𝑚, 𝑚𝐴𝐵 = 5𝑐𝑚 and 𝑚𝐵𝐶 = 8𝑐𝑚

5cm
4cm
Find the values of 𝑥 and 𝑦.

𝑋
B C
𝑥 𝑦
10cm
 OR
Prove that if a line segment intersects two sides of a triangle in the same ratio, it is parallel to
the third side.

SECTION-C (24Marks)
Note: Attempt ALL questions. Each question carries (08) marks.

3 4 3 7
Q3. If 𝐴 = [ ] and 𝐵 = [ ] then show that (𝐴𝐵)−1 = 𝐵 −1 𝐴−1 .
2 3 2 5
OR
𝑥 1 2 𝑥+3
Prove that − − =
𝑥 2 −𝑥−2 𝑥 2 +5𝑥−14 𝑥 2 +8𝑥+7 𝑥 2 +5𝑥−14
Q4. From a point, outside a line, the perpendicular is the shortest distance from the point to the line.
OR
A line parallel to one side of a triangle and intersecting the other two sides divides them
proportionally.
Q5. Construct a square equal in area to a rectangle whose adjacent sides are 4cm and 2cm.
Calculate area of the square and compare it with the area of rectangle.
OR
̅̅̅̅ = 6𝑐𝑚
Construct a triangle ABC with the given data 𝑚∠𝐴 = 45°, 𝑚∠𝐵 = 75°, 𝑚𝐴𝐵
and draw its altitude.
 Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education
SSC-I Examinations
Model Question Paper Mathematics
(Curriculum 2006)
Alignment of Questions with Student Learning Outcomes

Sec-A Cognitive Allocated

Contents and Scope Student Learning Outcomes *
Q1 Level ** Marks
i 1.4 Multiplication of Matrices ii) Multiply two (or three) matrices.
K 1
ii 2.5 Complex Numbers ii) Recognize a as real part and b as
imaginary part of
z = a + ib.
U 1
2.6 Basic Operations on Carryout basic operations (i.e., addition,
Complex Numbers subtraction, multiplication and division) on
complex numbers.
iii 7.1 Linear Equations iii) Reduce equations, involving radicals to
simple linear form and find their U 1
solutions.
iv 3.2 Logarithm i) Define logarithm of a number to the base
𝑎 as the power to which 𝑎 must be
raised to give the number U 1
i.e. ( 𝑎 𝑥 = 𝑦 ⇔ 𝑙𝑜𝑔𝑎 𝑦 = 𝑥 ,
𝑎 > 0, 𝑦 > 0 and 𝑎 ≠ 1)
v 3.2 Logarithm i) Define logarithm of a number to the base
𝑎 as the power to which 𝑎 must be
raised to give the number K 1
i.e. ( 𝑎 𝑥 = 𝑦 ⇔ 𝑙𝑜𝑔𝑎 𝑦 = 𝑥 ,
𝑎 > 0, 𝑦 > 0 and 𝑎 ≠ 1)
vi 4.1 Algebraic Expressions iii) Examine whether a given algebraic
expression is a
U 1
 Polynomial or not,
 Rational expression or not.
vii 5.2 Remainder Theorem and Factor iii) Define zeros of a polynomial.
K 1
Theorem
viii 6.1 Highest Common Factor and Least iii) Know the relationship between HCF
Common Multiple and LCM. K 1

ix 7.2 Equation involving Absolute Value ii) Solve the equation, involving variable.
U 1

x 14.1 Cartesian plane and Linear Graph vii) Construct a table for pairs of values
satisfying a linear equation in two U 1
variables.
xi 17.1 Congruent Triangles ii) If two angles of a triangle are congruent
then the sides opposite to them are
also congruent. A 1

xii 18.1 Parallelograms and Triangles v) If three or more parallel lines make
congruent intercepts on a transversal, they
also intercept congruent segments on any U 1
other line that cuts them.
xiii 22.1 Pythagoras’ Theorem 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 A 1
other two sides.
xiv 23.1 Theorems Related with Area. i) Parallelogram on the same base and
lying between the same parallel lines
(or of the same altitude) are equal in A 1
area.
xv 29.1 Construction of Triangle ii) Draw perpendicular bisectors
of a given triangle and verify their U 1
concurrency.

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Sec-B Cognitive Allocated
Contents and Scope Student Learning Outcomes *
Q2 Level ** Marks
i 1.6 Solution of simultaneous linear Solve a system of two linear equations and
equations. related real-life problems in two unknowns
using
OR  Cramer’s Rule.
1.5 Multiplicative inverse of a matrix. OR U+U 4+4
(v) Find multiplicative inverse of a non-
singular matrix A and verify that
𝐴𝐴−1 = 𝐼 = 𝐴−1 𝐴 where I is an
identity matrix.
ii 2.5 Complex Numbers iii) Define conjugate of a complex number.
2.6 Basic Operations on Complex numbers iv) Know the condition for equality of
complex numbers.
Carryout basic operations on complex
OR numbers.
4.4 Rationalization OR K+U 4+4
Explain rationalization (with precise
meaning) of real numbers of the types
1 1
, and their combinations
𝑎+𝑏√𝑥 √𝑥+√𝑦
where 𝑥 and 𝑦 are natural numbers and 𝑎
and 𝑏 are integers.
iii 2.3 Radicals and Radicands iii) Transform an expression given in
radical form to an exponential form
and vice versa.
A+A 4
OR OR
3.4 Laws of Logarithms Prove the following law of logarithms.
𝑙𝑜𝑔𝑎 𝑚 𝑙𝑜𝑔𝑚 𝑛 = 𝑙𝑜𝑔𝑎 𝑛
iv 5.3 Factorization of a cubic Use Factor Theorem to factorize a cubic
polynomial. polynomial.
OR OR U+K 4
6.1 Highest Common Factor and Least iii) Know the relationship between HCF
and LCM.
Common Multiple
v 7.2 Equation involving Absolute Value ii) Solve the equation, involving variable.
OR OR
U+U 4
7.4 Solving Linear Solve Linear inequalities with rational
Inequalities. coefficients.
vi 14.3 Graphic Solution of Equations in Two Solve simultaneous linear equations in two
variables variables using graphical method.
OR OR U+K 4
15.2 Collinear Points ii) Use distance formula to show that
(given two or more) points are collinear.
vii 18.1 Parallelograms and Triangles i) In a parallelogram:
• the opposite sides are congruent,
• the opposite angles are congruent,
U+K 4
OR • the diagonals bisect each other.
19.1 Line Bisectors and Angle Bisectors OR
v) Any point inside an angle, equidistant
from its arms, is on the bisector of it.
viii 22.1Pythagoras’ Theorem 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.
A+A 4
OR OR
20.1 Sides and Angles of a Triangle i) If two sides of a triangle are unequal in
length, the longer side has an angle of
greater measure opposite
to it.
ix 21.1 Ratio and Proportion ii) The internal bisector of an angle of a
triangle divides the side opposite to it
in the ratio of the lengths of the sides
containing the angle.
U+K 4
OR OR
21.1 Ratio and Proportion ii) If a line segment intersects the two
sides of a triangle in the same ratio, then
it is parallel to the third side.

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 Cognitive Allocated
Sec-C Contents and Scope Student Learning Outcomes *
Level ** Marks
Q3 1.5 Multiplicative Inverse of a Matrix vii) Verify the result (𝐴𝐵)−1 = 𝐵−1 𝐴−1
OR
6.2 Basic Operations on Algebraic OR
U+U 8
Fractions Use highest common factor and least
common multiple to reduce fractional
expressions involving +, −, ×, ÷
Q4 20.1 Sides and Angles of a Triangle iv) From a point, out-side a line, the
perpendicular is the shortest distance
OR from the point to the line. 8
21.1 Ratio and Proportion OR K+K
i) A line parallel to one side of a triangle,
intersecting the other two sides, divides
them proportionally.
Q5 29.2 Figures with Equal Areas iii) Construct a square equal in area to a
OR given rectangle.
29.1 Construction of Triangle OR
i)Construct a triangle having given:
 one side and two of the angles U+A 8
ii) Draw:
 altitudes,
of a given triangle and verify their
concurrency.

* Student Learning Outcomes

National Curriculum for Mathematics Grades I-XII, 2006

**Cognitive Level
K: Knowledge
U: Understanding
A: Application

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 Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education
ASSESSMENT GRID FOR MODEL QUESTION PAPER
Level: SSC-I Subject: Mathematics Curriculum: 2006 Examination: Annual 2024
Units

8. Quadratic Equations

Equations
9. Theory of Quadratic

10. Variations

11. Partial Fractions

12. Sets and Functions

13. Basic Statistics

Trigonometry
16. Introduction to

of a Triangle
24. Projection of a Side

25. Chords of a Circle

26. Tangent to a Circle

27. Chords and Arcs

of a Circle
28. Angle in a Segment

Geometry-Circles
30. Practical

assessment objective
Total marks for each
Knowledge 1 xv (1)
based 1 i (1) 1 ii (1) 2 iii (4) 2 iv (4) 40
1 viii (1) 2 ix (4) 5 (8) 2 ix (4)
4 (8) 2 iv (4) 30%

Comprehension/ 1 ix (1)
Understanding 1 iv (1) 1 iii (1) 1 vii (1)
2 i (4) 1 v (1) 1 xi (1) 68
based 2 ii (4) 2 iii (4) 1 vi (1) 2 v (4) 1 x (1)
2 i (4) 3 (8) 2 vi (4) 50%
2 ii (4) 4 (8) 2 v (4)
2 vi (4)
3 (8)
Application 2 vii (4)
1 xiii (1) 27
based 2 vii (4) 1 xii (1) 2 viii (4) 1 xiv (1)
2 viii (4) 20%
5 (8)
Total marks
for each unit 09 18 25 09 10 09 11 16 01 09 12 01 05 135

 1, 2, 3 etc. stands for question numbers

 i, ii, iii etc. stands for part of question numbers
 (1), (2), (3) etc. stands for marks of question papers