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1.

If A(4, -3), B(3, -2) and C(2, 8) are the vertices of a triangle, then its centroid will be

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If A(4, -3), B(3, -2) and C(2, 8) are the vertices of a triangle, then its centroid will be


2.

For any two complex numbers z1,z2 we have |z1+z2|2=|z1|2+|z2|2. Then

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For any two complex numbers z1,z2 we have |z1+z2|2=|z1|2+|z2|2. Then

3.

Let α,β be the roots of ax2+bx+c=0,a≠0 and α1,−β be the roots of a1x2+b1x+c1=0,a1≠0. Then the quadratic equation whose roots are α,α1 is

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Let α,β be the roots of ax2+bx+c=0,a0 and α1,β be the roots of a1x2+b1x+c1=0,a10. Then the quadratic equation whose roots are α,α1 is

4.

If α,β and γ are the roots of px3+qx2+r=0, then the value of ⎛⎜⎝αββγγαβγγααβγααββγ∣∣∣∣∣is .

Answer» If α,β and γ are the roots of px3+qx2+r=0, then the value of αββγγαβγγααβγααββγ



is .
5.

∑7r=0tan2(πr16)=___

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7r=0tan2(πr16)=___



6.

An ellipse, with foci at (0,2) and (0,–2) and minor axis of length 4, passes through which of the following points ?

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An ellipse, with foci at (0,2) and (0,2) and minor axis of length 4, passes through which of the following points ?

7.

What are the conditions for limitlimx→ af(x) to exist?

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What are the conditions for limitlimx af(x) to exist?



8.

The graph of f(x) is given below. The limit of the function f(x) as x approaches 'a' is

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The graph of f(x) is given below. The limit of the function f(x) as x approaches 'a' is


9.

If f(x+2y, x-2y)=xy, then f(x, y) equals

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If f(x+2y, x-2y)=xy, then f(x, y) equals



10.

For any sets A and B, prove that: (i) A∪(A∩B)=A (ii) A∩(A∪B)=A

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For any sets A and B, prove that:
(i) A(AB)=A

(ii) A(AB)=A

11.

Find the term independent of x in the expansion of x2(x+1x)32

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Find the term independent of x in the expansion of x2(x+1x)32


12.

The value of (127)1/3 to four decimal places is

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The value of (127)1/3 to four decimal places is



13.

There are 10 points in a plane of which no 3 points are collinear and 4 points are concyclic. Number of different circles that can be drawn through at least 3 points is

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There are 10 points in a plane of which no 3 points are collinear and 4 points are concyclic. Number of different circles that can be drawn through at least 3 points is

14.

The expression nCr+2 nCr−1+ nCr−2 is equal to

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The expression nCr+2 nCr1+ nCr2 is equal to

15.

Two systems of rectangular axes have the same origin. If a plane cuts them at distance a, b, c and a', b', c' from the origin, then

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Two systems of rectangular axes have the same origin. If a plane cuts them at distance a, b, c and a', b', c' from the origin, then

16.

Let p and q be real numbers such that p≠0,p3≠q and p3≠−q . If α and β are nonzero complex numbers satisfying α+β=−p and α3+β3=q , then a quadratic equation having αβ and βα as its roots is -

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Let p and q be real numbers such that p0,p3q and p3q . If α and β are nonzero complex numbers satisfying α+β=p and α3+β3=q , then a quadratic equation having αβ and βα as its roots is -

17.

If cosα is a root of 25x2 + 5x - 12 = 0, (-1 < x < 0). Then a possible value of sin (2α) is

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If cosα is a root of 25x2 + 5x - 12 = 0, (-1 < x < 0). Then a possible value of sin (2α) is


18.

If 19th term of a non-zero A.P. is zero, then its (49th term) : (29th term) is :

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If 19th term of a non-zero A.P. is zero, then its (49th term) : (29th term) is :

19.

If sinθ=2425 and θ lies in the second quadrant, then secθ+tanθ= .

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If sinθ=2425 and θ lies in the second quadrant, then secθ+tanθ= .

20.

The real part of (1−i)−i is[RPET 1999]

Answer» The real part of (1i)i is

[RPET 1999]

21.

If [1+i1−i]m=1, then find the least positive integral value of m.

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If [1+i1i]m=1, then find the least positive integral value of m.

22.

In how many ways can 5 different balls be distributed among three boxes?

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In how many ways can 5 different balls be distributed among three boxes?


23.

The range of the function f(x)=x+3|x+3|,x≠−3 is

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The range of the function f(x)=x+3|x+3|,x3 is


24.

What is the value of [x] + [-x] , where [x] is the greatest integer function

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What is the value of [x] + [-x] , where [x] is the greatest integer function



25.

The locus point of intersection of tangents to the parabola y2=4ax, the angle between them being always 45∘ is

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The locus point of intersection of tangents to the parabola y2=4ax, the angle between them being always 45

is

26.

If a triangle is inscribed in a rectangular hyperbola, its orthocentre lies

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If a triangle is inscribed in a rectangular hyperbola, its orthocentre lies



27.

Chord of contact of the point (3, 2) w.r.t. the circle x2+y2=25 meets the coordinate axes in A and B. The circumcentre of triangle OAB is

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Chord of contact of the point (3, 2) w.r.t. the circle x2+y2=25 meets the coordinate axes in A and B. The

circumcentre of triangle OAB is


28.

ntOut of 20 games of chess played by two players A and B, A won 12, B won 4 and 4 ended in a tie. In a tournament of 3 games find the probality that i) B wins all 3, ii) B wins at least 1, iii) 2 games end in a tie.n

Answer» ntOut of 20 games of chess played by two players A and B, A won 12, B won 4 and 4 ended in a tie. In a tournament of 3 games find the probality that i) B wins all 3, ii) B wins at least 1, iii) 2 games end in a tie.n
29.

The value of limx→5 x3−125x2−7x+10 is

Answer» The value of limx5 x3125x27x+10 is
30.

For 2≤r≤n, (nr)+2(nr−1)+(nr−2) is equal to

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For 2rn, (nr)+2(nr1)+(nr2) is equal to

31.

The equation z10+(13z−1)10=0 has 5 pairs of complex roots a1,b1,a2,b2,a3,b3,a4,b4,a5,b5. If each pair ai,bi are complex conjugates, then

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The equation z10+(13z1)10=0 has 5 pairs of complex roots a1,b1,a2,b2,a3,b3,a4,b4,a5,b5. If each pair ai,bi are complex conjugates, then

32.

If α and β are the roots of the equation x2−2x+2=0, then least value of n for which (αβ)n=1 is:

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If α and β are the roots of the equation x22x+2=0, then least value of n for which (αβ)n=1 is:

33.

Eight coins are tossed at a time, the probability of getting atleast 6 heads up, is

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Eight coins are tossed at a time, the probability of getting atleast 6 heads up, is

34.

The normal at P(2,4) to y2=8x meets the parabola at Q. Then the equation of the circle having normal chord PQ as diameter is

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The normal at P(2,4) to y2=8x meets the parabola at Q. Then the equation of the circle having normal chord PQ as diameter is

35.

If |log2x+1|+∣∣1−(log2x)2∣∣=∣∣log2x+(log2x)2∣∣, then the true set of values of x is {λ}∪[μ,∞). Then

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If |log2x+1|+1(log2x)2=log2x+(log2x)2, then the true set of values of x is {λ}[μ,). Then

36.

If x=eθ(sinθ+cosθ) and y=eθ(sinθ –cosθ), where θ is a real parameter, then d2ydx2 at θ=π6 is

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If x=eθ(sinθ+cosθ) and y=eθ(sinθ cosθ), where θ is a real parameter, then d2ydx2 at θ=π6 is

37.

If Cr represents 100Cr, then 5C0+8C1+11C2+… upto 101 terms is equal to

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If Cr represents 100Cr, then 5C0+8C1+11C2+ upto 101 terms is equal to

38.

Find the equation of an ellipse whose vertices are at (±5, 0) and foci at (±4, 0).

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Find the equation of an ellipse whose vertices are at (±5, 0) and foci at (±4, 0).

39.

The equation of the line, passing through the centre and bisecting the chord 7x+y−1=0 of the ellipse x21+y27=1, is

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The equation of the line, passing through the centre and bisecting the chord 7x+y1=0 of the ellipse x21+y27=1, is

40.

The results of speed studies is reported as under Speed range Frequency 30 - 40 10 40 - 50 15 50 - 60 9 60 - 70 5 The deviation of time mean speed from space mean speed is %.4.32

Answer» The results of speed studies is reported as under

























Speed range Frequency
30 - 40 10
40 - 50 15
50 - 60 9
60 - 70 5



The deviation of time mean speed from space mean speed is %.
  1. 4.32
41.

If Δ1 = ∣∣∣10ab∣∣∣ and Δ2 = ∣∣∣10cd∣∣∣, then Δ2Δ1 is equal to

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If Δ1 = 10ab and Δ2 = 10cd, then Δ2Δ1 is equal to

42.

Find the general solution for the following equation: cos 4x = cos 2x

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Find the general solution for the following equation:

cos 4x = cos 2x

43.

The centre of the conic represented by the equation 14x2−4xy+11y2−44x−58y+71=0 is

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The centre of the conic represented by the equation 14x24xy+11y244x58y+71=0 is

44.

The A.M. of a set of 50 numbers is 38. If two numbers of the set, namely 55 and 45 are discarded, the A.M. of the remaining set of numbers is

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The A.M. of a set of 50 numbers is 38. If two numbers of the set, namely 55 and 45 are discarded, the A.M. of the remaining set of numbers is



45.

Let X be a set containing 10 elements and P(X) be its power set. If A and B are picked up at random from P(X), with replacement, then the probability that A and B have equal number of elements, is :

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Let X be a set containing 10 elements and P(X) be its power set. If A and B are picked up at random from P(X), with replacement, then the probability that A and B have equal number of elements, is :

46.

The frequency distribution of discrete data is given below, the frequency x against value 0 is missingIf the mean is 2.5, then the missing frequency x will beVariable012345Frequencyx204040204

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The frequency distribution of discrete data is given below, the frequency x against value 0 is missing

If the mean is 2.5, then the missing frequency x will be

Variable012345Frequencyx204040204

47.

12. if x+1/x = 2 and [sin-1y]= -2 then the minimum value of sin-1x + sin-1y is 1. pi/4 2. 0 3. -pi 4. 3pi/2

Answer» 12. if x+1/x = 2 and [sin-1y]= -2 then the minimum value of sin-1x + sin-1y is 1. pi/4 2. 0 3. -pi 4. 3pi/2
48.

If x, y, and z are in G.P. and x+3,y+3,Z+3 are in H.P., then

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If x, y, and z are in G.P. and x+3,y+3,Z+3 are in H.P., then


49.

37−(3x+5)≥9x−8(x−3)

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37(3x+5)9x8(x3)

50.

Reduce the following equations into slope-intercept form and find their slopes and the y-intercepts. (i) x + 7y = 0, (ii) 6x + 3y -5 = 0, (iii) y = 0

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Reduce the following equations into slope-intercept form and find their slopes and the y-intercepts.

(i) x + 7y = 0, (ii) 6x + 3y -5 = 0, (iii) y = 0