Q2:

Matrices & Determinants

Easy

Core

The values of xx and yy in the equation 2[x14−3]+3[−212y−2]=[25143]2\begin{bmatrix} x & 1 \\ 4 & -3 \end{bmatrix} + 3\begin{bmatrix} -2 & 1 \\ 2 & y-2 \end{bmatrix} = \begin{bmatrix} 2 & 5 \\ 14 & 3 \end{bmatrix} are respectively:

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Q3:

Matrices & Determinants

Easy

Core

The matrix [400040004]\begin{bmatrix} 4 & 0 & 0 \\ 0 & 4 & 0 \\ 0 & 0 & 4 \end{bmatrix} is:

A. a square matrix

B. a scalar matrix

C. a diagonal matrix

D. an identity matrix

Which of the above statements are true?

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Q4:

Matrices & Determinants

Hard

Core

∣a+b10a2−b2a−b1a3+b3a2+b2+aba2−b2∣=\begin{vmatrix} a+b & 1 & 0 \\ a^2-b^2 & a-b & 1 \\ a^3+b^3 & a^2+b^2+ab & a^2-b^2 \end{vmatrix} =

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Q5:

Application of Derivatives

Easy

Core

The equation of the normal to the curve y=x−1xy = x - \frac{1}{x} at (1,0)(1,0) is:

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Q8:

Integrals

Hard

Core

∫x2+1(x+1)2ex dx\int \frac{x^2+1}{(x+1)^2} e^x \, dx is equal to

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Q9:

Differential Equations

Easy

Core

Integrating factor of the differential equation dydx−1xy=1\frac{dy}{dx} - \frac{1}{x} y = 1 is:

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Q10:

Differential Equations

Medium

Core

The order and the degree of the differential equation d2ydx2+x(dydx)2=2x2log⁡(d2ydx2)\frac{d^2y}{dx^2} + x\left(\frac{dy}{dx}\right)^2 = 2x^2 \log\left(\frac{d^2y}{dx^2}\right) are respectively:

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Q11:

Differential Equations

Easy

Core

Match List I with List II.

List IList II
A. d2ydx2+dydx=0\frac{d^2y}{dx^2} + \frac{dy}{dx} = 0I. order 3, degree 1
B. (d2ydx2)2=0\left(\frac{d^2y}{dx^2}\right)^2 = 0II. order 2, degree 2
C. d3ydx3+d2ydx2+y=0\frac{d^3y}{dx^3} + \frac{d^2y}{dx^2} + y = 0III. order 2, degree 1
D. sin⁡(dydx)+5y=0\sin\left(\frac{dy}{dx}\right) + 5y = 0IV. order 1, degree is not defined

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Q12:

Probability

Easy

Core

Let X be the random variable with probability distribution given by the following table.

X0123
P(X = x)18\frac{1}{8}k38\frac{3}{8}18\frac{1}{8}

The value of P(X≤1)P(X \leq 1) is:

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Q14:

Application of Integrals

Hard

Core

The smaller area enclosed by the curve y=∣x∣y = |x| and the circle (x−a)2+y2=a2(x-a)^2 + y^2 = a^2 is:

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Q15:

Integrals

Medium

Core

∫x(x−1)(x−2)dx=\int \frac{x}{(x-1)(x-2)} dx =

(where c is an arbitrary constant)

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Q16:

Relations & Functions

Medium

Core

If f:R→[−5,∞)f:\mathbb{R} \to [-5, \infty) is defined as f(x)=x2−5f(x) = x^2 - 5, then the function f is

A. one-one

B. many-one

C. onto

D. into

Which of the above statements are true?

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Q17:

Relations & Functions

Medium

Core

A relation R = {(1,1),(2,2),(3,3),(1,2),(2,1),(1,3),(2,3)} on A = {1,2,3} will be an equivalence relation, if we delete:

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Q18:

Continuity & Differentiability

Hard

Core

Match List I with List II

List IList II
A. If f(x)=2xf(x) = 2x and g(x)=x22+1g(x) = \frac{x^2}{2} + 1, then g(x)f(x)\frac{g(x)}{f(x)} isI. discontinuous at exactly three points.
B. The function f(x)=4−x24x−x3f(x) = \frac{4-x^2}{4x-x^3} isII. continuous everywhere
C. The function f(x)=∣x∣+∣x−1∣f(x) = \lvert x \rvert + \lvert x-1 \rvert isIII. discontinuous at x=0x = 0.
D. The function f(x)=∣sin⁡x∣f(x) = \lvert \sin x \rvert isIV. continuous at x=0x = 0 and x=1x = 1

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Q19:

Relations & Functions

Medium

Core

Which of the following statements are true?

(A) f:R→Rf:\mathbb{R} \to \mathbb{R} given by f(x)=3xf(x) = 3x is one-one onto.

(B) f:R→Rf:\mathbb{R} \to \mathbb{R} given by f(x)=x4f(x) = x^4 is one-one and onto.

(C) f:Z→Zf:\mathbb{Z} \to \mathbb{Z} given by f(x)=x2f(x) = x^2 is neither one-one nor onto.

(D) f:R→Rf:\mathbb{R} \to \mathbb{R} given by f(x)=∣x∣f(x) = |x| is neither one-one nor onto.

(Where R\mathbb{R} is the set of all real numbers and Z\mathbb{Z} is the set of all integers)

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Q20:

Trigonometry

Easy

Core

Match List I with List II

List I (Functions)List II (Principal value branches)
A. f(x)=cos⁡−1xf(x) = \cos^{-1} xI. [0,π][0, \pi]
B. f(x)=tan⁡−1xf(x) = \tan^{-1} xII. [0,π]−{π2}[0, \pi] - \left\{\frac{\pi}{2}\right\}
C. f(x)=cosec−1xf(x) = \text{cosec}^{-1} xIII. [−π2,π2]−{0}\left[-\frac{\pi}{2}, \frac{\pi}{2}\right] - \{0\}
D. f(x)=sec⁡−1xf(x) = \sec^{-1} xIV. (−π2,π2)\left(-\frac{\pi}{2}, \frac{\pi}{2}\right)

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Q22:

Trigonometry

Medium

Core

The value of cosec−1(−2)−2sec⁡−1(−2)\text{cosec}^{-1}(-2) - 2\sec^{-1}(-2) is equal to:

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Q23:

Matrices & Determinants

Easy

Core

If P and Q are symmetric matrices of same order, then (PQ−QP)(PQ - QP) is

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Q24:

Matrices & Determinants

Medium

Core

If P is matrix of order m×nm \times n and Q is a matrix such that PQ' and Q'P are both computable, then the order of matrix Q is

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Q25:

Matrices & Determinants

Hard

Core

If A and B are square matrices of order 3 such that ∣A∣=2|A| = 2, ∣B∣=3|B| = 3, and ∣2A⋅adj(3(adjB))∣=2α⋅3β|2A \cdot \text{adj}(3(\text{adj}B))| = 2^\alpha \cdot 3^\beta, then value of α+β\alpha + \beta is:

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Q26:

Matrices & Determinants

Medium

Core

If A=[123214321]A = \begin{bmatrix} 1 & 2 & 3 \\ 2 & 1 & 4 \\ 3 & 2 & 1 \end{bmatrix}, then which of the following is the value of (adj A)−1(\text{adj } A)^{-1}

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Q27:

Matrices & Determinants

Easy

Core

Read the following statements carefully:

A. Determinant is a square matrix

B. If A be any given square matrix of order n, then A(adjA)=(adjA)A=∣A∣IA(\text{adj}A) = (\text{adj}A)A = |A|I.

C. If A and B are nonsingular matrices of the same order, then AB and BA are also nonsingular matrices of the same order.

D. If A is a nonsingular matrix, then its inverse does not exist

Which of the above statements are true?

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Q28:

Continuity & Differentiability

Easy

Core

The function f(x)=∣x−1∣f(x) = |x - 1| is

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Q29:

Application of Derivatives

Easy

Core

The interval in which the function given by f(x)=x2e−xf(x) = x^2 e^{-x} is strictly increasing is:

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Q30:

Application of Integrals

Easy

Core

The line y=mxy = mx (m>0m > 0) partitions the area of the circle x2+y2=a2x^2 + y^2 = a^2 (a>0a > 0) in the ratio:

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Q31:

Matrices & Determinants

Hard

Core

If ∣(a−x)2(a−y)2(a−z)2(b−x)2(b−y)2(b−z)2(c−x)2(c−y)2(c−z)2∣=λ(a−b)(b−c)(c−a)⋅(x−y)(y−z)(z−x)\begin{vmatrix} (a-x)^2 & (a-y)^2 & (a-z)^2 \\ (b-x)^2 & (b-y)^2 & (b-z)^2 \\ (c-x)^2 & (c-y)^2 & (c-z)^2 \end{vmatrix} = \lambda(a-b)(b-c)(c-a) \cdot (x-y)(y-z)(z-x)

then the value of λ\lambda is:

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Q32:

Integrals

Medium

Core

The value of ∫π/2π11+cot⁡xdx\int_{\pi/2}^{\pi} \frac{1}{1 + \cot x} dx is equal to:

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Q34:

Integrals

Easy

Core

Match List I with List II

List IList II
A. ∫dxx2−a2\int \frac{dx}{x^2 - a^2} is equal toI. x2x2+a2+a22log⁡∣x+x2+a2∣+C\frac{x}{2}\sqrt{x^2 + a^2} + \frac{a^2}{2}\log\left\lvert x + \sqrt{x^2 + a^2}\right\rvert + C
B. ∫dxx2+a2\int \frac{dx}{\sqrt{x^2 + a^2}} is equal toII. 12alog⁡∣x−ax+a∣+C\frac{1}{2a}\log\left\lvert \frac{x-a}{x+a}\right\rvert + C
C. ∫a2−x2 dx\int \sqrt{a^2 - x^2} \, dx is equal toIII. x2a2−x2+a22sin⁡−1xa+C\frac{x}{2}\sqrt{a^2 - x^2} + \frac{a^2}{2}\sin^{-1}\frac{x}{a} + C
D. ∫a2+x2 dx\int \sqrt{a^2 + x^2} \, dx is equal toIV. log⁡∣x+x2+a2∣+C\log\left\lvert x + \sqrt{x^2 + a^2}\right\rvert + C

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Q35:

Vector Algebra

Medium

Core

If a⃗=i^−j^+k^\vec{a} = \hat{i} - \hat{j} + \hat{k}, b⃗=2i^+j^−3k^\vec{b} = 2\hat{i} + \hat{j} - 3\hat{k}, c⃗=2i^−j^+7k^\vec{c} = 2\hat{i} - \hat{j} + 7\hat{k} and a⃗×(b⃗×c⃗)=λb⃗+μc⃗\vec{a} \times (\vec{b} \times \vec{c}) = \lambda \vec{b} + \mu \vec{c}

(When λ\lambda, μ\mu are scalars), then the value of λ+μ\lambda + \mu is:

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Q36:

Vector Algebra

Medium

Core

If ∣a⃗∣=∣b⃗∣=∣a⃗+b⃗∣=1|\vec{a}| = |\vec{b}| = |\vec{a} + \vec{b}| = 1, then ∣a⃗−b⃗∣|\vec{a} - \vec{b}| is equal to:

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Q37:

Vector Algebra

Medium

Core

If θ\theta is the acute angle between two unit vectors a⃗\vec{a} and b⃗\vec{b}, then cos⁡θ2=\cos\frac{\theta}{2} =

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Q38:

3D Geometry

Hard

Core

The two lines given by r⃗=(i^+2j^+3k^)+μ(i^−j^+k^)\vec{r} = (\hat{i} + 2\hat{j} + 3\hat{k}) + \mu(\hat{i} - \hat{j} + \hat{k}) and r⃗=(2i^−j^−k^)+μ(−i^+j^−k^)\vec{r} = (2\hat{i} - \hat{j} - \hat{k}) + \mu(-\hat{i} + \hat{j} - \hat{k})

A. are perpendicular

B. are parallel.

C. have shortest distance 0.

D. have shortest distance 26\sqrt{26}.

E. have shortest distance 78\sqrt{78}.

Which of the above statements are true?

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Q39:

3D Geometry

Medium

Core

The correct order of steps from A to E, for finding value of p, so that the lines 1−x3=7y−142p=z−32\frac{1-x}{3} = \frac{7y-14}{2p} = \frac{z-3}{2} and 7−7x3p=y−51=6−z5\frac{7-7x}{3p} = \frac{y-5}{1} = \frac{6-z}{5} are at right angle is:

A. p=7011p = \frac{70}{11}

B. (−3)×(−3p7)+1×(2p7)+2×(−5)=0(-3) \times \left(\frac{-3p}{7}\right) + 1 \times \left(\frac{2p}{7}\right) + 2 \times (-5) = 0

C. x−1−3=y−22p7=z−32\frac{x-1}{-3} = \frac{y-2}{2\frac{p}{7}} = \frac{z-3}{2}, x−1−3p7=y−51=z−6−5\frac{x-1}{-\frac{3p}{7}} = \frac{y-5}{1} = \frac{z-6}{-5}

D. 9p7+2p7−10=0\frac{9p}{7} + \frac{2p}{7} - 10 = 0

E. 11p7=10\frac{11p}{7} = 10

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Q40:

3D Geometry

Medium

Core

Image of origin with respect to plane x+y+z=3x + y + z = 3 is:

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Q41:

Linear Programming

Easy

Core

Case Study

A dietician wishes to mix two types of foods in such a way that vitamin contents of the mixture contain at least 8 units of vitamin A and 10 units of vitamin C. Food 'I' contains 2 unit/kg of vitamin A and 1 unit/kg of vitamin C. Food 'II' contains 1 unit/kg of vitamin A and 2 unit/kg of vitamin C. It cost Rs.50 per kg to purchase Food 'I' and Rs 70 per kg to purchase Food 'II'

Let x kg of food 'I' and y kg of food 'II' be mixed together for daily vitamin requirement in the family at minimum cost. Based on this information answer the question:

Objective function of LPP is:

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Q42:

Linear Programming

Easy

Core

Case Study

A dietician wishes to mix two types of foods in such a way that vitamin contents of the mixture contain at least 8 units of vitamin A and 10 units of vitamin C. Food 'I' contains 2 unit/kg of vitamin A and 1 unit/kg of vitamin C. Food 'II' contains 1 unit/kg of vitamin A and 2 unit/kg of vitamin C. It cost Rs.50 per kg to purchase Food 'I' and Rs 70 per kg to purchase Food 'II'

Let x kg of food 'I' and y kg of food 'II' be mixed together for daily vitamin requirement in the family at minimum cost. Based on this information answer the question:

The constraints are -

A. 2x+y≤82x + y \leq 8

B. 2x+y≥82x + y \geq 8

C. x+2y≤10x + 2y \leq 10

D. x+2y≥10x + 2y \geq 10

E. x,y≥0x, y \geq 0

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Q43:

Linear Programming

Medium

Core

Case Study

A dietician wishes to mix two types of foods in such a way that vitamin contents of the mixture contain at least 8 units of vitamin A and 10 units of vitamin C. Food 'I' contains 2 unit/kg of vitamin A and 1 unit/kg of vitamin C. Food 'II' contains 1 unit/kg of vitamin A and 2 unit/kg of vitamin C. It cost Rs.50 per kg to purchase Food 'I' and Rs 70 per kg to purchase Food 'II'

Let x kg of food 'I' and y kg of food 'II' be mixed together for daily vitamin requirement in the family at minimum cost. Based on this information answer the question:

The type of feasible region and its corner points are.

A. bounded

B. unbounded

C. (0,5), (2,4), (10,0)

D. (0,8), (2,4), (4,0)

E. (0,8), (2,4), (10,0)

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Q44:

Linear Programming

Easy

Core

Case Study

A dietician wishes to mix two types of foods in such a way that vitamin contents of the mixture contain at least 8 units of vitamin A and 10 units of vitamin C. Food 'I' contains 2 unit/kg of vitamin A and 1 unit/kg of vitamin C. Food 'II' contains 1 unit/kg of vitamin A and 2 unit/kg of vitamin C. It cost Rs.50 per kg to purchase Food 'I' and Rs 70 per kg to purchase Food 'II'

Let x kg of food 'I' and y kg of food 'II' be mixed together for daily vitamin requirement in the family at minimum cost. Based on this information answer the question:

The feasible solution to the LPP is-

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Q45:

Linear Programming

Easy

Core

Case Study

A dietician wishes to mix two types of foods in such a way that vitamin contents of the mixture contain at least 8 units of vitamin A and 10 units of vitamin C. Food 'I' contains 2 unit/kg of vitamin A and 1 unit/kg of vitamin C. Food 'II' contains 1 unit/kg of vitamin A and 2 unit/kg of vitamin C. It cost Rs.50 per kg to purchase Food 'I' and Rs 70 per kg to purchase Food 'II'

Let x kg of food 'I' and y kg of food 'II' be mixed together for daily vitamin requirement in the family at minimum cost. Based on this information answer the question:

The minimum cost of the mixture is-

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Q46:

Probability

Easy

Core

CASE STUDY

In answering a question on a multiple choice test for class XII, a student either knows the answer or guesses. Let 35\frac{3}{5} be the probability that he knows the answer and 25\frac{2}{5} be the probability that he guesses. Assume that a student who guesses at the answer will be correct with probability 13\frac{1}{3}. Let E1E_1, E2E_2, and E be the events that the student knows the answer, guesses the answer and answers correctly respectively. A student answers correctly if he/she knows the answer. Using the above information, answer the question:

The value of P(E/E1)P(E/E_1) is

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Q47:

Probability

Medium

Core

CASE STUDY

In answering a question on a multiple choice test for class XII, a student either knows the answer or guesses. Let 35\frac{3}{5} be the probability that he knows the answer and 25\frac{2}{5} be the probability that he guesses. Assume that a student who guesses at the answer will be correct with probability 13\frac{1}{3}. Let E1E_1, E2E_2, and E be the events that the student knows the answer, guesses the answer and answers correctly respectively. A student answers correctly if he/she knows the answer. Using the above information, answer the question:

The value of P(E)P(E) is

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Q48:

Probability

Easy

Core

CASE STUDY

In answering a question on a multiple choice test for class XII, a student either knows the answer or guesses. Let 35\frac{3}{5} be the probability that he knows the answer and 25\frac{2}{5} be the probability that he guesses. Assume that a student who guesses at the answer will be correct with probability 13\frac{1}{3}. Let E1E_1, E2E_2, and E be the events that the student knows the answer, guesses the answer and answers correctly respectively. A student answers correctly if he/she knows the answer. Using the above information, answer the question:

The probability that a question is guessed by a student and found to be correct is.

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Q49:

Probability

Medium

Core

CASE STUDY

In answering a question on a multiple choice test for class XII, a student either knows the answer or guesses. Let 35\frac{3}{5} be the probability that he knows the answer and 25\frac{2}{5} be the probability that he guesses. Assume that a student who guesses at the answer will be correct with probability 13\frac{1}{3}. Let E1E_1, E2E_2, and E be the events that the student knows the answer, guesses the answer and answers correctly respectively. A student answers correctly if he/she knows the answer. Using the above information, answer the question:

The probability of 'the student knows the answer given that he answered it correctly' is

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Q50:

Probability

Medium

Core

CASE STUDY

In answering a question on a multiple choice test for class XII, a student either knows the answer or guesses. Let 35\frac{3}{5} be the probability that he knows the answer and 25\frac{2}{5} be the probability that he guesses. Assume that a student who guesses at the answer will be correct with probability 13\frac{1}{3}. Let E1E_1, E2E_2, and E be the events that the student knows the answer, guesses the answer and answers correctly respectively. A student answers correctly if he/she knows the answer. Using the above information, answer the question:

It is given that student marked the answer correctly, the probability that he guesses is

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