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Q1:

2026: 19 May Shift 1

Application of Derivatives

Hard

Applied

If the sum of the lengths of hypotenuse and a side of a right angled triangle is given, then the area of the triangle is maximum when angle between them is:

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Option 4
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Explanation for 2026: 19 May Shift 1 MAT question 1

Q2:

2026: 19 May Shift 1

Application of Derivatives

Medium

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The absolute maximum value of the function f(x)=2x3−15x2+36x+7f(x) = 2x^3 - 15x^2 + 36x + 7 on the interval [1,5] is

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Option 3
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Explanation for 2026: 19 May Shift 1 MAT question 2

Q3:

2026: 19 May Shift 1

Application of Derivatives

Medium

Applied

The interval in which the function f(x)=log⁡e(2+x)−2x2+xf(x) = \log_e(2+x) - \frac{2x}{2+x} is increasing is

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Option 2
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Explanation for 2026: 19 May Shift 1 MAT question 3

Q4:

2026: 18 May Shift 2

Application of Derivatives

Medium

Common

For the function f(x)=2x3−21x2+36x−100f(x)=2x^3-21x^2+36x-100;

Match the LIST-I with LIST-II

LIST-ILIST-II
A. Point of local maxima isI. -208
B. Point of local minima isII. -83
C. Local maximum value isIII. 6
D. Local minimum value isIV. 1

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Option 2
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Explanation for 2026: 18 May Shift 2 MAT question 4

Q5:

2026: 18 May Shift 2

Application of Derivatives

Easy

Common

If α\alpha and β\beta are absolute maximum and absolute minimum values of a function f(x)=x2+2xf(x)=\dfrac{x}{2}+\dfrac{2}{x} on the interval [1,2][1,2], then the value of α+β\alpha+\beta is:

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Option 3
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Explanation for 2026: 18 May Shift 2 MAT question 5

Q6:

2026: 18 May Shift 2

Application of Derivatives

Easy

Core

Match the LIST-I with LIST-II

LIST-I Function f(x)f(x)LIST-II f(x)f(x) is increasing in the interval
A. f(x)=−x2−2x+3f(x)=-x^2-2x+3I. (−∞,2)(-\infty,2)
B. f(x)=x2+4x+1f(x)=x^2+4x+1II. (1,∞)(1,\infty)
C. f(x)=2x2−4x+3f(x)=2x^2-4x+3III. (−∞,−1)(-\infty,-1)
D. f(x)=−3x2+12x+1f(x)=-3x^2+12x+1IV. (−2,∞)(-2,\infty)

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Option 1
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Explanation for 2026: 18 May Shift 2 MAT question 6

Q7:

2026: 18 May Shift 2

Application of Derivatives

Medium

Core

The function f(x)=sin⁡4(x)+cos⁡4(x)f(x)=\sin^4(x)+\cos^4(x), on interval (0,π2)\left(0,\dfrac{\pi}{2}\right), has

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Option 2
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Explanation for 2026: 18 May Shift 2 MAT question 7

Q8:

2026: 18 May Shift 2

Application of Derivatives

Easy

Core

The length of a rectangle is decreasing at 4 cm/minute and the width is increasing at 3 cm/minute. The rate of change of area when length is 10cm and width is 6cm, is:

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Option 3
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Explanation for 2026: 18 May Shift 2 MAT question 8

Q9:

2026: 18 May Shift 2

Application of Derivatives

Medium

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For the function f(x)=x3−2x2−4x−5f(x)=x^3-2x^2-4x-5, which of the following statement is not correct ?

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Option 2
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Explanation for 2026: 18 May Shift 2 MAT question 9

Q10:

2026: 18 May Shift 2

Application of Derivatives

Easy

Applied

The total revenue received from the sale of xx units of a product is given by R(x)=542+x2+34R(x)=542+\dfrac{x^2+3}{4}. What will be the marginal revenue when x=24x=24 ?

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Q11:

2026: 18 May Shift 2

Application of Derivatives

Easy

Applied

The interval in which the function f(x)=x4−x33f(x)=x^4-\dfrac{x^3}{3} is increasing, is

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Q12:

2026: 18 May Shift 1

Application of Derivatives

Easy

Common

If y=alog⁡x+bx2+xy = a\log x + bx^2 + x has extreme values at x=1x = 1 and x=2x = 2, then

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Q13:

2026: 18 May Shift 1

Application of Derivatives

Medium

Common

The function f(x)=4x2+1xf(x) = \frac{4x^2+1}{x} is decreasing in

(A). (−12,12)\left(\frac{-1}{2}, \frac{1}{2}\right)

(B). (−∞,−12)\left(-\infty, \frac{-1}{2}\right)

(C). (0,12)\left(0, \frac{1}{2}\right)

(D). (−12,0)\left(\frac{-1}{2}, 0\right)

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Q14:

2026: 18 May Shift 1

Application of Derivatives

Medium

Core

A solid sphere of gold of radius 5 cm, is being melted in a furnace such that the radius is decreasing uniformly. When the radius is 1cm, the rate at which surface area (A) is decreasing w.r.t. time (tt) is equal to

(dvdt\frac{dv}{dt} = rate at which volume is decreasing w.r.t. tt)

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Q15:

2026: 18 May Shift 1

Application of Derivatives

Easy

Core

If the function f(x)=x2−2kx+7f(x) = x^2-2kx+7 is increasing on [1, 5] then kk belongs to

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Q16:

2026: 18 May Shift 1

Application of Derivatives

Easy

Applied

The interval in which the function f(x)=x3−3x2+3x−20f(x) = x^3-3x^2+3x-20 is increasing, is

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Q17:

2026: 18 May Shift 1

Application of Derivatives

Easy

Applied

The function f(x)=2x3−15x2+36x+4f(x) = 2x^3-15x^2+36x+4 has local maxima at x=x=

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Q18:

2026: 15 May Shift 1

Application of Derivatives

Medium

Common

If f(x)=x4−2x33f(x) = x^4 - \dfrac{2x^3}{3}, then f(x)f(x) is

A. increasing in (12,∞)\left(\dfrac{1}{2}, \infty\right)

B. decreasing in (12,∞)\left(\dfrac{1}{2}, \infty\right)

C. increasing in (−∞,0)(-\infty, 0)

D. decreasing in (−∞,0)∪(0,12)(-\infty, 0) \cup \left(0, \dfrac{1}{2}\right)

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Q19:

2026: 15 May Shift 1

Application of Derivatives

Medium

Common

Maximum slope of the curve y=−x3+3x2+9x−30y = -x^3 + 3x^2 + 9x - 30 is

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Q20:

2026: 15 May Shift 1

Application of Derivatives

Hard

Core

If an open box with a square base is to be made out of a given card board of area K2K^2 square units, then the maximum volume of the box is

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Q21:

2026: 15 May Shift 1

Application of Derivatives

Medium

Core

For the function f(x)=32x4−4x3−45x2+49f(x) = \dfrac{3}{2}x^4 - 4x^3 - 45x^2 + 49. Which of the following statements is/are TRUE ?

A. f(x)f(x) is increasing in (−∞,−3)(-\infty, -3)

B. f(x)f(x) is increasing in (−3,0)∪(5,∞)(-3, 0) \cup (5, \infty)

C. f(x)f(x) is decreasing in (−∞,−3)∪(0,5)(-\infty, -3) \cup (0, 5)

D. f(x)f(x) is decreasing in (−∞,−3)∪(5,∞)(-\infty, -3) \cup (5, \infty)

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Q22:

2026: 15 May Shift 1

Application of Derivatives

Medium

Core

Water is running into a conical vessel, 18cm deep and 6cm in radius, at the rate of 0.1 cm3cm^3/sec. If the water is 4cm deep, then the water level rising at the rate

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Q23:

2026: 15 May Shift 1

Application of Derivatives

Medium

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The demand function for a monopolist is given by x=100−4px = 100 - 4p, then the marginal revenue, when x=6x=6 is (where xx is the number of units and pp is the price per unit)

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Q24:

2026: 15 May Shift 1

Application of Derivatives

Easy

Applied

Match the LIST-I with LIST-II

LIST-ILIST-II
A.y=x2y = x^2I.decreasing on (0,∞)(0, \infty)
B.y=−x2y = -x^2II.increasing on (0,∞)(0, \infty)
C.y=xy = xIII.decreasing on (−∞,∞)(-\infty, \infty)
D.y=−xy = -xIV.increasing on (−∞,∞)(-\infty, \infty)

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Q25:

2026: 15 May Shift 1

Application of Derivatives

Easy

Applied

Match the LIST-I with LIST-II

LIST-I (Function)LIST-II (Critical point)
A.y=x2+x+1y = x^2 + x + 1I.2/32/3
B.y=2x3−6x2+6xy = 2x^3 - 6x^2 + 6xII.−1-1
C.y=2x2+4x−1y = 2x^2 + 4x - 1III.−1/2-1/2
D.y=x3−x2y = x^3 - x^2IV.11

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Q26:

2026: 14 May Shift 2

Application of Derivatives

Medium

Common

For the function f(x)=1x2+2x+2f(x) = \frac{1}{x^2+2x+2}

which of the following statements are TRUE?

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

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

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

D. maximum value of f(x)f(x) is 1

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Q28:

2026: 14 May Shift 2

Application of Derivatives

Easy

Core

In a sphere the rate of change of volume with respect to(w.r.t) time is

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Q29:

2026: 14 May Shift 2

Application of Derivatives

Medium

Core

The maximum value of the function f(x)=sin⁡x(1+cos⁡x)f(x)=\sin x(1+\cos x) in the internal [0,π][0,\pi] is

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Q30:

2026: 14 May Shift 2

Application of Derivatives

Medium

Core

For the function f(x)=x4−2x2+5,x∈Rf(x)=x^4-2x^2+5, x\in R, then which of the following statements are True?

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

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

C. f(x)f(x) is increasing on (−1,0)∪(1,∞)(-1,0)\cup(1,\infty)

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

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