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1.

Set of values of a for which both the roots of the quadratic polynomial f(x)=ax2+(a−3)x+1 lie on one side of the y−axis is

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Set of values of a for which both the roots of the quadratic polynomial f(x)=ax2+(a3)x+1 lie on one side of the yaxis is

2.

The equation of the circle passing through three points (1,0), (−1,0) and (0,1), is

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The equation of the circle passing through three points (1,0), (1,0) and (0,1), is

3.

If 5 P(4,n)= 6 P (5,n-1), find n.

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If 5 P(4,n)= 6 P (5,n-1), find n.

4.

If 25 blankets are distributed among 5 persons then the probability that each person gets odd number of blankets is

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If 25 blankets are distributed among 5 persons then the probability that each person gets odd number of blankets is

5.

Thecoefficients of the (r– 1)th,rthand (r +1)thterms in the expansion of(x+ 1)nare in the ratio 1:3:5. Find nand r.

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The
coefficients of the (
r
– 1)
th,
rth
and (
r +
1)
th
terms in the expansion of


(x
+ 1)
n
are in the ratio 1:3:5. Find
n
and
r.

6.

Let f(x)=limn→∞⎛⎜⎜⎝nn(x+n)(x+n2)⋯(x+nn)n!(x2+n2)(x2+n24)⋯(x2+n2n2)⎞⎟⎟⎠xn, for all x>0. Then

Answer» Let f(x)=limn
nn(x+n)(x+n2)(x+nn)n!(x2+n2)(x2+n24)(x2+n2n2)
xn
,
for all x>0. Then
7.

The co-ordinates of the point on y-axis which is equidistant from the points A(3, 1) and B(1, 5) is:

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The co-ordinates of the point on y-axis which is equidistant from the points A(3, 1) and B(1, 5) is:



8.

If ∫sin3xcos5xdx=(f(x))44+C and ∫(f(x))5dx=(f(x))44−(f(x))22+ln|g(x)|, then g(π3)=(where C is integration constant)

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If sin3xcos5xdx=(f(x))44+C and (f(x))5dx=(f(x))44(f(x))22+ln|g(x)|, then g(π3)=

(where C is integration constant)

9.

FunctionDomainRange(i) sinx(P) R(L) [-1, 1](ii) cos x(Q) R-nπ(M) R(iii) tan x(R) R- {(2n+1)}(N)(−∞,-1]∪[1,∞)(iv) cosec x(v) sec x(vi) cot xHow many of the following are matched correct?(i) -P-L, (ii) -P-L, (iii)-R-M, (iv) -Q-N, (v) -R-N, (vi) -Q-M___

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FunctionDomainRange(i) sinx(P) R(L) [-1, 1](ii) cos x(Q) R-nπ(M) R(iii) tan x(R) R- {(2n+1)}(N)(,-1][1,)(iv) cosec x(v) sec x(vi) cot x



How many of the following are matched correct?





(i) -P-L, (ii) -P-L, (iii)-R-M, (iv) -Q-N, (v) -R-N, (vi) -Q-M




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10.

The cost of 4 kg onion, 3 kg wheat and 2 kg rice is Rs 60. The cost of 2 kg onion, 4 kg wheat and 6 kg rice is Rs 90. The cost of 6 kg onion 2 kg wheat and 3 kg rice is Rs 70. Find cost of each item per kg by matrix method.

Answer» The cost of 4 kg onion, 3 kg wheat and 2 kg rice is Rs 60. The cost of 2 kg onion, 4 kg wheat and 6 kg rice is Rs 90. The cost of 6 kg onion 2 kg wheat and 3 kg rice is Rs 70. Find cost of each item per kg by matrix method.
11.

If f(x)=sin{[x+5]+{x−{x−{x}}}} for xϵ(0,π4) is invertible, where {.} and [.] represent fractional part and greatest integer functions respectively, then f−1(x) is

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If f(x)=sin{[x+5]+{x{x{x}}}} for xϵ(0,π4) is invertible, where {.} and [.] represent fractional part and greatest integer functions respectively, then f1(x) is


12.

Let f(x)=x+lnx−xlnx x∈(0,∞) ​​​​​​Column 1Column 2Column 3(I)f(x)=0 for some x∈(1,e2)(i)limx→∞f(x)=0(P)f is increasing in (0,1)(II)f′(x)=0 for some x∈(1,e) (ii)limx→∞f(x)=−∞ (Q)f is decreasing in (e,e2)(III)f′(x)=0 for some x∈(0,1) (iii)limx→∞f′(x)=−∞ (R)f′ is increasing in (0,1)(IV)f′′(x)=0 for some x∈(1,e) (iv)limx→∞f′′(x)=0 (S)f′ is decreasing in (e,e2) Which of the following options is the only CORRECT combination?

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Let f(x)=x+lnxxlnx x(0,)

​​​​​​Column 1Column 2Column 3(I)f(x)=0 for some x(1,e2)(i)limxf(x)=0(P)f is increasing in (0,1)(II)f(x)=0 for some x(1,e) (ii)limxf(x)= (Q)f is decreasing in (e,e2)(III)f(x)=0 for some x(0,1) (iii)limxf(x)= (R)f is increasing in (0,1)(IV)f′′(x)=0 for some x(1,e) (iv)limxf′′(x)=0 (S)f is decreasing in (e,e2)


Which of the following options is the only CORRECT combination?
13.

∫20([x]2−[x2])dx is equal to

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20([x]2[x2])dx is equal to


14.

if 5 tan alpha tan beta =3 then find the value of cos(alpha+ beta) /cos(alpha-beta)

Answer» if 5 tan alpha tan beta =3 then find the value of cos(alpha+ beta) /cos(alpha-beta)
15.

Integrate the rational functions. ∫x3+x+1x2−1dx.

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Integrate the rational functions.
x3+x+1x21dx.

16.

Is * defined on the set {1, 2, 3, 4, 5} by a * b = L.C.M. of a and b a binary operation? Justify your answer.

Answer» Is * defined on the set {1, 2, 3, 4, 5} by a * b = L.C.M. of a and b a binary operation? Justify your answer.
17.

If α is a root of equation (2sinx−cosx)(1+cosx)=sin2x, β is a root of equation 3cos2x−10cosx+3=0 and γ is a root of equation 1−sin2x=cosx−sinx; 0≤α,β,γ≤π2, then sinα+sinβ+sinγ can be equal to

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If α is a root of equation (2sinxcosx)(1+cosx)=sin2x, β is a root of equation 3cos2x10cosx+3=0 and γ is a root of equation 1sin2x=cosxsinx; 0α,β,γπ2, then sinα+sinβ+sinγ can be equal to

18.

If secθ+tanθ=k,cosθ=

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If secθ+tanθ=k,cosθ=


19.

If scalar triple product of vectors ^i+^j+^k,3^i+4^j+5^k,7^i+2^j+11^k is given by the determinant ∣∣∣∣a1a2a3b1b2b3c1c2c3∣∣∣∣ then a1+b2+c3= __.

Answer» If scalar triple product of vectors ^i+^j+^k,3^i+4^j+5^k,7^i+2^j+11^k is given by the determinant
a1a2a3b1b2b3c1c2c3
then a1+b2+c3= __.
20.

There are 3 bags which are known to contain 2 white and 3 black, 4 white and 1 black, and 3 white and 7 black balls, respectively. A ball is drawn at random from one of the bags and found to be a black ball. Then the probability that it was drawn from the bag containing the most black ball is

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There are 3 bags which are known to contain 2 white and 3 black, 4 white and 1 black, and 3 white and 7 black balls, respectively. A ball is drawn at random from one of the bags and found to be a black ball. Then the probability that it was drawn from the bag containing the most black ball is

21.

If (1 + x)n = nC0 + nC1x+ nC2x2 + ... + nCnxnthen the value of nC0 + 3 nC1 + 9 nC2+ ... + 3n nCnis ______

Answer» If (1 + x)n = nC0 + nC1x+ nC2x2 + ... + nCnxnthen the value of nC0 + 3 nC1 + 9 nC2+ ... + 3n nCnis
______
22.

Two dice are thrown. The events A, B and C are as follows:A: getting an even number on the first die.B: getting an odd number on the first die.C: getting the sum of the numbers on the dice ≤ 5State true or false: (give reason for your answer)(i) A and B are mutually exclusive(ii) A and B are mutually exclusive and exhaustive(iii) (iv) A and C are mutually exclusive(v) A and are mutually exclusive(vi) are mutually exclusive and exhaustive.

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Two dice are thrown. The events A, B and C are as follows:


A: getting an even number on the first die.


B: getting an odd number on the first die.


C: getting the sum of the numbers on the dice ≤ 5


State true or false: (give reason for your answer)


(i) A and B are mutually exclusive


(ii) A and B are mutually exclusive and exhaustive


(iii)


(iv) A and C are mutually exclusive


(v) A and are mutually exclusive


(vi) are mutually exclusive and exhaustive.

23.

5. If x=2(1+sina ) and y=2(1-cosa ) than value of dy/dx is ?

Answer» 5. If x=2(1+sina ) and y=2(1-cosa ) than value of dy/dx is ?
24.

The real solutions of ∣∣x2+4x+3∣∣+2x+5=0 is/are

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The real solutions of x2+4x+3+2x+5=0 is/are

25.

For a student to qualify, he must pass at least two out of three exams. The probability that he will pass the 1st exam is p. If he fails in one of the exams, then the probabiliy of his passing in the next exam is p2, otherwise it remains the same. Then the probability that he will qualify, is

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For a student to qualify, he must pass at least two out of three exams. The probability that he will pass the 1st exam is p. If he fails in one of the exams, then the probabiliy of his passing in the next exam is p2, otherwise it remains the same. Then the probability that he will qualify, is

26.

If y(x) is a solution of the different equation 2+sinx1+ydydx=-cosx and y(0) = 1, then find the value of y(π/2). [CBSE 2014, NCERT EXEMPLAR]

Answer» If y(x) is a solution of the different equation 2+sinx1+ydydx=-cosx and y(0) = 1, then find the value of y(π/2). [CBSE 2014, NCERT EXEMPLAR]
27.

Choose the correct multiplication equation for these daisy flowers.

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Choose the correct multiplication equation for these daisy flowers.

28.

Find the ratio in which the line joining (2, 4, 5) and (3, 5, 4) is divided by the yz-plane.

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Find the ratio in which the line joining (2, 4, 5) and (3, 5, 4) is divided by the yz-plane.

29.

1.x2 + 3 = 0

Answer» 1.x2 + 3 = 0
30.

If x2 +y2+z2-xy-yz-zx=0 value of (x+y)/2 is ?

Answer» If x2 +y2+z2-xy-yz-zx=0 value of (x+y)/2 is ?
31.

If xcosθ=y cos(θ+2π3)=z cos(θ+4π3), prove that xy+yz+zx=0

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If xcosθ=y cos(θ+2π3)=z cos(θ+4π3), prove that xy+yz+zx=0

32.

Let ω be the complex number cos2π3+isin2π3. Then the number of distinct complex numbers z satisfying ∣∣∣∣∣z+1ωω2ωz+ω21ω21z+ω∣∣∣∣∣=0 is equal to

Answer» Let ω be the complex number cos2π3+isin2π3. Then the number of distinct complex numbers z satisfying

z+1ωω2ωz+ω21ω21z+ω

=0
is equal to
33.

If f(x)=2[x]+cos([−π]x), where [.] represents greatest integer function, then

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If f(x)=2[x]+cos([π]x), where [.] represents greatest integer function, then

34.

Findthe matrix Xso that

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Find
the matrix
X
so that

35.

Possible integral value(s) of m for the equation sin x−√3 cos x=4m−64−m can be valid for some x ϵ[0,2π], is

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Possible integral value(s) of m for the equation sin x3 cos x=4m64m can be valid for some x ϵ[0,2π], is


36.

Evaluate: ∫π20sin2xsinx+cosxdx. OR Evaluate: ∫2−1(e3x+7x−5)dx as a limit of sums.

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Evaluate: π20sin2xsinx+cosxdx.

OR

Evaluate: 21(e3x+7x5)dx as a limit of sums.

37.

∫x3(1+x2)1/3dx is equal to

Answer» x3(1+x2)1/3dx is equal to
38.

8. (sin + sin-1 Vx

Answer» 8. (sin + sin-1 Vx
39.

Find the coordinates of the point of intersection of the axis and the directrix of the parabola whose focus is (3,3) and directrix is 3x-4y=2.Find also the length of the latus-rectum.

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Find the coordinates of the point of intersection of the axis and the directrix of the parabola whose focus is (3,3) and directrix is 3x-4y=2.Find also the length of the latus-rectum.

40.

The local bus service has 2 lines of buses that start together at 8 a.m. Buses on line A leave after every 20 minutes while Buses on line B leave after every 15 minutes. In a day, how many times do buses on both line A and B leave together between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m.?​

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The local bus service has 2 lines of buses that start together at 8 a.m. Buses on line A leave after every 20 minutes while Buses on line B leave after every 15 minutes. In a day, how many times do buses on both line A and B leave together between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m.?​

41.

The equation of the line(s) passing through the intersection of the lines 4x−3y−1=0 and 2x−5y+3=0 and equally inclined to the axis is/are

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The equation of the line(s) passing through the intersection of the lines 4x3y1=0 and 2x5y+3=0 and equally inclined to the axis is/are

42.

If x^2+ax+b=0 and x^2+bx+a=0 have a common root , find a+b

Answer» If x^2+ax+b=0 and x^2+bx+a=0 have a common root , find a+b
43.

The nth term in the expansion of loge(43) is

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The nth term in the expansion of loge(43) is

44.

3. Why we multiply in the equation of the third plane passing through the intersection of two planes?

Answer» 3. Why we multiply in the equation of the third plane passing through the intersection of two planes?
45.

For what values of x does the absolute value of x-1 equals to 2?

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For what values of x does the absolute value of x-1 equals to 2?



46.

The equation of the plane passing through the lines x−41=y−31=z−22 and x−31=y−2−4=z5, is

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The equation of the plane passing through the lines x41=y31=z22 and x31=y24=z5, is

47.

A,B,C and D are the sets with 3,3,4 and 4 elements respectively. If f(x) is a function defined from A to Cg(x) is a function defined from D to Ah(x) is a function defined from C to Di(x) is a function defined from A to BThen number of functions possible for List IList II(1)h(x) if it is one - one(P)36(2)g(x) if it is onto(Q)40(3)i(x) if it is into(R)64(4)f(x) if it is many - one(S)48(T)3 (U)24Which of the following is the correct combination?

Answer» A,B,C and D are the sets with 3,3,4 and 4 elements respectively. If

f(x) is a function defined from A to C

g(x) is a function defined from D to A

h(x) is a function defined from C to D

i(x) is a function defined from A to B



Then number of functions possible for



List IList II(1)h(x) if it is one - one(P)36(2)g(x) if it is onto(Q)40(3)i(x) if it is into(R)64(4)f(x) if it is many - one(S)48(T)3 (U)24



Which of the following is the correct combination?
48.

Write the sum of the series : 12−22+32−42+52−62+...+(2n−1)2−(2n)2

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Write the sum of the series : 1222+3242+5262+...+(2n1)2(2n)2

49.

Median of Mode, Mean, Median of data 1,2,2,3,3,3,4,4,4,4,5,5,5,5,5 is

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Median of Mode, Mean, Median of data 1,2,2,3,3,3,4,4,4,4,5,5,5,5,5 is


50.

(i) Differentiate the function w.r.t. x.cos−1(sin x)(ii) Differentiate the function w.r.t. x.tan−1(sin x1+cos x)(iii) Differentiate the function w.r.t. x.sin−1(2x+11+4x)

Answer» (i) Differentiate the function w.r.t. x.

cos1(sin x)



(ii) Differentiate the function w.r.t. x.

tan1(sin x1+cos x)



(iii) Differentiate the function w.r.t. x.

sin1(2x+11+4x)