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Q1:

2026: 29 May Shift 1

Application of Derivatives

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Core

If the function f(x)=sin⁡x+cos⁡x,0≤x≤2πf(x)=\sin x+\cos x, 0 \le x \le 2\pi is increasing in the interval (α,β)∪(γ,δ)(\alpha,\beta) \cup (\gamma,\delta), then α+β+γ+δ\alpha+\beta+\gamma+\delta is equal to:

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Option 3
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Explanation for 2026: 29 May Shift 1 MAT question 1

Q2:

2026: 29 May Shift 1

Application of Derivatives

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The local maximum value of the function f(x)=b2a4(a2x2−x4),a,b>0f(x)=\dfrac{b^2}{a^4}(a^2x^2-x^4), a,b>0 is equal to:

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Option 1
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Explanation for 2026: 29 May Shift 1 MAT question 2

Q3:

2026: 29 May Shift 1

Application of Derivatives

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Applied

Match List-I with List-II

List-I (Function)List-II (Critical point)
(A) f(x)=x3−3xf(x)=x^3-3x(I) x=3x=3
(B) f(x)=x3−12xf(x)=x^3-12x(II) x=0x=0
(C) f(x)=x2−6xf(x)=x^2-6x(III) x=1x=1
(D) f(x)=x2f(x)=x^2(IV) x=2x=2

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Option 2
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Explanation for 2026: 29 May Shift 1 MAT question 3

Q4:

2026: 29 May Shift 1

Application of Derivatives

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If an edge of a variable cube is increasing at the rate of 0.8 cm/sec, at what rate its surface area is increasing when its edge is 10 cm?

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Option 2
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Explanation for 2026: 29 May Shift 1 MAT question 4

Q5:

2026: 29 May Shift 1

Application of Derivatives

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The revenue function is given by R(x)=150x−2x2−x3R(x)=150x-2x^2-x^3, where xx is the number of units demanded, then the marginal revenue when 5 units are sold, is :

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Option 1
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Explanation for 2026: 29 May Shift 1 MAT question 5

Q6:

2026: 26 May Shift 2

Application of Derivatives

Medium

Common

For the function f(x)=3x4+4x3−12x2+12f(x) = 3x^4 + 4x^3 - 12x^2 + 12, then

Match the LIST-I with LIST-II

LIST-ILIST-II
A.x=0x = 0I.Local minimum value of f(x)f(x)
B.x=−2x = -2II.Local maximum of value of f(x)f(x)
C.f(0)f(0)III.Point of local minima
D.f(1)f(1)IV.Point of local maxima

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Explanation for 2026: 26 May Shift 2 MAT question 6

Q7:

2026: 26 May Shift 2

Application of Derivatives

Easy

Core

For the function f(x)=∣sin⁡4x+3∣f(x) = |\sin 4x + 3|, then which of the following statements are correct ?

A. Minimum value of f(x)f(x) is 2

B. There is no minimum value

C. Maximum value of f(x)f(x) is 4

D. Maximum value of f(x)f(x) is 3

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Option 2
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Explanation for 2026: 26 May Shift 2 MAT question 7

Q8:

2026: 26 May Shift 2

Application of Derivatives

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Consider the function f(x)=x4−2x2f(x) = x^4 - 2x^2, then which of the following are TRUE?

A. f(x)f(x) is increasing on (−1,0)(-1,0)

B. f(x)f(x) is decreasing on (0,1)(0,1)

C. f(x)f(x) is increasing on (−∞,−1)(-\infty,-1)

D. f(x)f(x) is decreasing on (1,∞)(1,\infty)

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Option 3
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Explanation for 2026: 26 May Shift 2 MAT question 8

Q9:

2026: 26 May Shift 2

Application of Derivatives

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The volume of a cube is increasing at the rate 9 cm3/scm^3/s. How fast is the surface area increasing when the length of an edge is 10 cm ?

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Option 1
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Explanation for 2026: 26 May Shift 2 MAT question 9

Q10:

2026: 26 May Shift 2

Application of Derivatives

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If a manufacturer's total cost 'C' is given by C=x225+3xC = \dfrac{x^2}{25} + 3x, then the marginal cost when 7 units are produced will be:-

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Q11:

2026: 25 May Shift 1

Application of Derivatives

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Which of the following statements are correct ?

A. The function f(x)=axf(x) = a^x is increasing on (−∞,∞)(-\infty,\infty) if a>1a>1.

B. f(x)=x2−2xf(x) = x^2 - 2x is decreasing in (−∞,1)(-\infty,1).

C. f(x)=x(x−3)2f(x) = x(x-3)^2 increases for 1≤x≤31 \le x \le 3.

D. f(x)=e−xf(x) = e^{-x} decreases in [0,∞)[0,\infty).

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Q12:

2026: 25 May Shift 1

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The maximum value of f(x)=x50−x20f(x) = x^{50} - x^{20} in the interval [0,1][0,1], is

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Q13:

2026: 25 May Shift 1

Application of Derivatives

Easy

Core

If f(x)=x3+px2+qx−3f(x) = x^3 + px^2 + qx - 3 has a local maxima at x=0x = 0 and local minima at x=1x = 1, then the values of pp and qq respectively, are:

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Q14:

2026: 25 May Shift 1

Application of Derivatives

Easy

Core

The rate of change of volume of a sphere with respect to its surface area when radius of the sphere is 4 cm, is

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Q15:

2026: 25 May Shift 1

Application of Derivatives

Hard

Core

The points in the interval [0,2π][0,2\pi], where the function f(x)=cos⁡2x+2sin⁡xcos⁡xf(x) = \cos2x + 2\sin x\cos x, attains its local minima, is/are:

A. π/8\pi/8

B. 5π/85\pi/8

C. 13π/813\pi/8

D. 11π/811\pi/8

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Q16:

2026: 25 May Shift 1

Application of Derivatives

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A particle moves along a curve 3y2=6x3+83y^2 = 6x^3 + 8 such that its y-coordinate is changing at the rate of 9 cm/sec at point (1,2). Then the rate of a change of x-coordinate at the same point is :

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Q17:

2026: 25 May Shift 1

Application of Derivatives

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Let C(x)C(x) and R(x)R(x) be the cost function and the revenue function for xx units of a commodity such that marginal cost of producing 2 units is equal to marginal revenue of selling 1 unit. If C(x)=ax3+bx2−12x+6C(x) = ax^3 + bx^2 - 12x + 6 and R(x)=100+6ax−bx2R(x) = 100 + 6ax - bx^2, then which one of the following is TRUE?

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Q18:

2026: 25 May Shift 1

Application of Derivatives

Hard

Applied

If the critical points (extreme values) of the function f(x)f(x) given by f(x)=−34x4−ax3−bx22+15f(x) = -\dfrac{3}{4}x^4 - ax^3 - \dfrac{bx^2}{2} + 15 are -3 and -5, then the value of f′′(−1)f''(-1) is :

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Q19:

2026: 22 May Shift 2

Application of Derivatives

Medium

Common

For the function f(x)=(x+1)2(x−2)2f(x) = (x+1)^2(x-2)^2, which of the following statements are TRUE?

(A) f(x)f(x) is decreasing on (−∞,−1)(-\infty,-1)

(B) f(x)f(x) is increasing on (−1,12)\left(-1,\frac{1}{2}\right)

(C) f(x)f(x) is decreasing on (12,2)\left(\frac{1}{2},2\right)

(D) f(x)f(x) is increasing on (2,∞)(2,\infty)

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Q20:

2026: 22 May Shift 2

Application of Derivatives

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Common

If the function f(x)f(x) defined by f(x)=x3−3x+100,(x∈R)f(x) = x^3 - 3x + 100, (x \in \mathbb{R}), (Where R\mathbb{R} is set of real numbers), then f(x)f(x) has

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Q21:

2026: 22 May Shift 2

Application of Derivatives

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Let the median of a variable equilateral triangle is increasing at the rate of 232\sqrt{3} cm/s. Then the rate at which its each side is increasing is:

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Q22:

2026: 22 May Shift 2

Application of Derivatives

Medium

Core

The interval in which f(x)=xlog⁡xf(x)=\frac{x}{\log x} is increasing, is:

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Q23:

2026: 22 May Shift 2

Application of Derivatives

Hard

Core

If the local maximum value of the function f(x)=x3−2λx2+λ2x,λ>0f(x)=x^3-2\lambda x^2+\lambda^2 x, \lambda>0 is 108, Then the local minimum value of the function occurs at

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Q24:

2026: 22 May Shift 2

Application of Derivatives

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The cost function of a product is given by C(x)=13x3−45x2−900x+36C(x)=\frac{1}{3}x^3-45x^2-900x+36, where x is the number of units produced. In order to minimize the marginal cost, how many units of the product must be produced?

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Q25:

2026: 22 May Shift 2

Application of Derivatives

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The function f(x)=x2−x2f(x)=x^2-x\sqrt{2} is strictly decreasing in the interval :

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Q26:

2026: 22 May Shift 2

Application of Derivatives

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At x = 1, the function f(x)=x4−48x2+αx+120f(x)=x^4-48x^2+\alpha x+120 attains its maximum value in the interval [0, 2], then the value of α\alpha is:

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Q27:

2026: 22 May Shift 1

Application of Derivatives

Easy

Common

The function f:R→Rf:R\to R is defined by f(x)=2x3+5f(x)=2x^3+5, then which of the following statements are correct ?

(A) f(x)f(x) has no local maximum value.

(B) f(x)f(x) has no local minimum value.

(C) f(x)f(x) has both local maximum and local minimum values.

(D) f(x)f(x) has neither a local maximum value nor a local minimum value

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Q28:

2026: 22 May Shift 1

Application of Derivatives

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The interval for which the function f(x)=xx2+x+1f(x)=\frac{x}{x^2+x+1} is an increasing function, is:

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Q29:

2026: 22 May Shift 1

Application of Derivatives

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Core

The function f(x)=log⁡e(cos⁡x)f(x)=\log_e(\cos x) increases on which of the following intervals for x∈(−π2,π2)x\in\left(-\frac{\pi}{2},\frac{\pi}{2}\right) ?

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Q30:

2026: 22 May Shift 1

Application of Derivatives

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An angle θ,0<θ<π2\theta, 0<\theta<\frac{\pi}{2}, which increases twice as fast as its sine, is

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