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1.

Given that A is a non-singular matrix of order 3 such that A2 = 2A, then value of |2A| is :(a) 4(b) 8(c) 64(d) 16

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Option : (c)

\(A^2=2A\)

\(\Rightarrow|A^2|=|2A|\)

\(\Rightarrow|A^2|=2^3|A|\)

\(as\,|kA|=k^n|A|\) for a matrix of order n

\(\Rightarrow\) either |A| = 0 or |A| = 8

But A is non-singular matrix

\(\therefore|2A|=2^3|A|=8^2=64 \)

2.

Simplest form of tan-1\((\frac{\sqrt{1+cosx}+\sqrt{1-cosx}}{\sqrt{1+cosx}+\sqrt{1-cosx}})\),π < x < \(\frac{3\pi}{2}\)is :Simplest form of tan-1(√(1+cosx)+√(1-cosx)/√(1+cosx)-√(1-cosx)),π < x < 3π/2 is :(a) \(\frac{\pi}{4}\) - \(\frac{x}{2}\)(b) \(\frac{3\pi}{2}\) - \(\frac{x}{2}\)(c) - \(\frac{x}{2}\)(d) π - \(\frac{x}{2}\)

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Option : (a)

 \(tan^{-1}\left(\frac{\sqrt{1+cos\,x}+\sqrt{1-cos\,x}}{\sqrt{1+cos\,x}-\sqrt{1-cos\,x}}\right),\)

\(=tan^{-1}\left(\cfrac{-\sqrt2cos\frac{x}{2}+\sqrt2sin\frac{x}{2}}{-\sqrt2cos\frac{x}{2}-\sqrt2sin\frac{x}{2}}\right),\) \(\pi<x<\frac{3\pi}{2}\)

\(=tan^{-1}\left(\cfrac{cos\frac{x}{2}-sin\frac{x}{2}}{cos\frac{x}{2}+sin\frac{x}{2}}\right)\)

\(=tan^{-1}\left(\cfrac{1-tan\frac{x}{2}}{1+tan\frac{x}{2}}\right)\)

\(=tan^{-1}\left(\cfrac{tan\frac{\pi}{4}-tan\frac{x}{2}}{1+tan\frac{\pi}{4}tan\frac{x}{2}}\right)\)

\(=tan^{-1}\left(tan(\frac{\pi}{4}-\frac{x}{2})\right)\)

\(=\frac{\pi}{4}-\frac{x}{2}\)

3.

If the middel term of `(x+(1)/(x)sinx)^(12)` is `(6237)/(16)` then the value of `sin^(-1)(sinx) ` is (are)A. `(-pi)/(4)`B. `(-pi)/(3)`C. `(pi)/(4)`D. `(pi)/(3)`

Answer» BD
Middle term `=""^(12)C_(6)x^(6)((sinx)/(x))^(6)=(6237)/(16)`
`sin^(6)x=((sqrt(3))/(2))^(6)`
`sin x=pm(sqrt(3))/(2)implies sin^(-1) sinx= pm(pi)/(3)`
4.

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Let the number be n = 12 m + 8, \(m\in Z\) 

(i) m = 0, then n = 8, \(\frac n {48} \) gives remainder 8.

(ii) m = 1, then n  = 20, \(\frac n {48} \) gives 20 as remainder.

(iii) m = 2, then n = 32, \(\frac n {48} \) gives 32 as remainder.

(iv) m = 3, then n = 44, \(\frac n {48} \) gives 44  as remainder.

(v) m = 4, then n = 56, \(\frac n {48} \) gives 8  as remainder.

Hence, when n is divides by 48 then possible remainder are 8, 20, 32 or 44.

5.

Write a story about 150 to 200 words on the following lines given :On a dark and moonless night I was woken by a crackering sound ___________.

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I was scared. However, I managed to keep patience and I slowly came down the stairs. I was all alone at my home, my family were out. there was no electricity at that time. there was a little light coming from outside so i decided to open the door to see what was there. I slowly opened the door. Then the lights were on and there was a voice singing "Happy birthday to youuu" and when I opened my eyes....There was my family wishing me.All that happened later is a huge party. My younger brother fired a cracker it was the same which I heard before. 

6.

Number of solution of the equation `sqrt(x^2)-sqrt((x-1)^2)+sqrt((x-2)^2)=sqrt(5)`, is (A) 0 (B) 1 (C) 2 (D) More Than 2A. `0`B. `1`C. `2`D. more than 2

Answer» Correct Answer - C
The number of solutions ………..
`|x|-|x-1|+|x-2|= sqrt(5)`
(2 solution)
7.

If sum of the `A.M. & G.M.` of two positive distinct numbers is equal to the difference between the number then numbers are in ratio :A. `1:3`B. `1:6`C. `9:1`D. `1:12`

Answer» Correct Answer - C
If "sum" of the `A.M.` & ……….
`(a+b)/(2)+sqrt(ab) = a-b`
`a+b+2sqrt(ab) = 2a-2b`
`(a-3b)^(2)= 4ab`
`a^(2)9b^(2) -10ab = 0`
`(a-9b)(a-b) = 0`
`a = 9b as a-b != 0`
`(a)/(b) = (9)/(1)`
8.

Let \( f: R \rightarrow R \) satisfy \( f(x+y)=2^{x} f(y)+4^{y} f(x), \forall x, y \in R \). If \( f(2)=3 \), then \( \cdot \frac{f^{\prime}(4)}{f^{\prime}(2)} \) is equal to 

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\(f(x + y) = 2^x f(y) + 4^y f(x)\)  ......(1)

\(f(y + x) = 2^y f(x) + 4^x f(y)\)  .......(2)

Equation (1) - Equation (2), we obtain

\((2^x - 4^x) f(y) + (4y - 2y )f(x) = 0\)

⇒ \((26^x - 4^x) f(y) = (2^y - 4^y) = f(x)\)

⇒ \(\frac{f(x)}{2^x - 4^x} = \frac{f(y)}{2^y - 4^y} = k\)  (Let)

⇒ \(f(x) = k(2^x - 4^x)\)

\(\because f(2) = 3\)

\(\therefore k(2^3 - 4^3) = 3\)

⇒ \(k = \frac3{8 - 64} = \frac{3}{-56}\)

\(\therefore f(x) = \frac{-3}{56} (2^x-4^x)\)

\(f'(x) = \frac{-3}{56}(2^x log2 - 4^x log4)\)

\(= \frac{-3}{56}(2^x - 2^{2x + 1})log 2\)

\(f'(2) = \frac{-3}{56} (4 - 32) log2\)

\(= \frac{-3}{56} \times - 28\, log2\)

\(= 6 \,log2\)

\(f'(4) = \frac{-3}{56}(16 - 512)\, log2\)

\(= \frac{-3}{56}\times - 496\,log2\)

\( = \frac{-3}{7}\times{-62} \,log 2\)

\(= \frac{96}{7}log2\)

\(\therefore \frac{14f'(4)}{f'(2)} = \frac{14 \times \frac{96}{7}\,log2}{6\, log2}\)

\(= \frac{36 \times 2}{6}\)

\(= \frac{96}{3}\)

\(= 32\)

9.

If the equation \( x^{2}+a x+b=0 \) has roots \( 12 \sin a \) and \( 5 \cos a \forall a \in R \) then

Answer»

Sum of roots = 12sin a + 5cos a = -a

Product of roots = (12sin a)(5sin a) = b

⇒ 12sin a +5cos a = -a  .....(i)

and 60sin a cos a = b    .....(ii)

Squaring equation (1), we get

144sin2a + 25cos2a + 120sin a cos a = a2

⇒ 144sin2a + 25(1 -sin2a) + 2b = a2  (From(i))

⇒ 119 sin2a = a- 2b - 25

⇒ sin2a = \(\frac{a^2 - 2b - 25}{119}\)

but 0 \(\le\) sin2\(\le\) 1

⇒ 0 \(\le\) a2 - 2b - 25 \(\le\) 119

⇒ 0 \(\le\) a2 - 2b \(\le\) 144

10.

Write a letter to the editor of national daily explaining the downfall of educational interest of students in their studies .

Answer»

Renu Garg
Marine beach,
Mumbai
400001

Feb 05, 2019

National daily
Paratha Gali,
Delhi

Subject: The downfall of educational interest of students in their studies

Sir,

I am Renu Garg studying in class .. in XYZ school, Mumbai. Every day I come across many students who were much good in their studies in past classes but they are loosing their interest in studies and their marks are going degraded each exam. I thought to write you a letter discussing the downfall of interest in studies of the students due to modern day technology.

In modern days as our technology is becoming advanced day by day, it is helping the mass as well as affecting in stacks. Students are wasting a lot of time in video games, social media, as these things grab their interest more than books and copies. But if all these factors are taken in a good way then the potential of students will increase to a greater extent. 

Sir, I want you to publish an editorial on this topic because a mass is getting affected by it. Hope you understand.

Yours truly,

Renu Garg
Student

11.

Some parts of the conversation between Feynman and his father are missing. Complete it suitably.  Father : Feynman,..........................(a).......................? Feynman : Yes. Here is the Encyclopaedia. Father : Today we'll read about dinosaurs. Feynman : ..........................(b)..............................? Father : Let's look at the picture and find how they look like. Feynman : Oh! They are vey huge, ...........(c).............? Father : If you are interested to know more about the.............................(d).......................... Feynman : Yes dad. I'm interested. Father : Ok. Will you read the book by yourself or do you want to listen to it from me ? Feynman : I would rather ...................(e)......................

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(a) Do you have anything to read ?

(b) Do you know how did they look like ?

(c) aren't they ?

(d) I will tell you about them.

(e) Like to listen to it from you.

12.

Rewrite the sentences as directed.1. Mr Desai is really a very humble teacher. (Turn into an exclamatory sentence.)2. The man standing at the gate is the security guard of the society (Rewrite using an adjective clause.)3. At sunrise, the birds leave their nests. (Rewrite using ‘as soon as’ ‘when.’)4. Each student of my class is well- ( behaved and obedient.(Use ‘all’ in place of ‘each’.)5. Please, go and open the door. (Use ‘would’.)6. Our class will visit the Science City tomorrow. (Use ‘going to’.)

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1. What a humble teacher Mr Desai is !

2. The man who is standing at the gate is the security guard of the society.

3. As soon as the sun rises, the birds leave their nests. OR When the sun rises, the birds leave their nests.

4. All the students of my class are well-behaved and obedient.

5. Would you please go and open the door ?

6. Our class is going to visit the Science City tomorrow.

13.

Ask the driver ______. A) how long does it take to the airport B) how much we’ll pay C) if he had any change D) the car is his own

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Correct option is B) how much we’ll pay

14.

Tell me ______. A) where is the station B) what is your name C) why she is crying D) how did you learn English

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Correct option is C) why she is crying

15.

Why did the mother cheetah go on crying ?A. because she couldn’t find food for her young onesB. because she couldn’t find her young onesC. because she was trapped by a hunterD. because she was very hungry

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A. because she couldn’t find food for her young ones

16.

Supply the missing words in the following passage. Climate change is one........(a).........the widely debated topics across the world. The changes have an enormous impact .......(b)...........the people's lives and ecosystems. The average global temperature has been raised ...........(c)........1 degree in the last 30 years. The increasing of global temperature is due........(d)......... the increasing emissions of heat trapping gases. (to, through, on, by, of)

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(a) of 

(b) on

(c) by 

(d) to

17.

Choose the appropriate phrasal verbs to replace the underlined words in the passage. Adish woke up (a) from his bed and switched on (b) the radio and started listening to the news. In the news he heard that there would be a summer camp for children who are interested in science. He decided(c) to attend the summer camp and so he communicated (d) his desire to his father. (came across, put across, made up his mind, turned on, got up)

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(a) Got up 

(b) Turned up

(c) Made up his mind 

(d) Put across.

18.

Change the following sentence into comparative degree: No other member is as short as Radha in the family.

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Radha is shorter than any other member in the family.

19.

Replace the underlined word with one of the phrasal verbs :I can’t tolerate your laziness a. put off b. put forward c. put up with d. put out

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(c)  put up with

20.

Complete the sentences with correct option: Chandra’s handwriting is better (good) than that of Mangala.

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Chandra’s handwriting is better than that of Mangala.

21.

Read the conversation:M : What are you doing?N : I am washing my clothesThe passive form of the underlined sentence is ....... (Choose the right one)a. My clothes are being washed by me. b. My clothes were washed by me.c. My clothes will washed by me.d. My clothes is washed by me.

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a.  My clothes are being washed by me.

22.

Fill in the blanks with the appropriate prepositions and articles:Don Anselmo wore ....... same faded cutaway and carried the same stick. He was accompanied .......... the boy again.

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Don Anselmo wore the same faded cutaway and carried the same stick. He was accompanied by the boy again.

23.

She always wore a faded blue dress that didn’t hang right. It was clean, but it looked as though it had never been ironed properly. She didn’t have any friends, but a lot of girls talked to her. Sometimes, they surrounded her in the school yard as she stood watching the little girls play hopscotch on the worn hard ground. “Wanda,’’ Peggy would say in a most courteous manner, as though she were talking to Miss Mason. “Wanda,” she’d say, giving one of her friends a nudge, “tell us. How many dresses did you say you had hanging up in your closet?” i. The ‘most courteous manner’ here means that Peggy was a) on her best behaviour. b) teasing Wanda. c) trying to impress Wanda. d) respectful to Wanda. ii. Peggy gave her friend a nudge becausea) she wanted to push her away from the scene. b) she disliked her friend being distracted then.c) she was teasing Wanda and wanted her to make others pay attention. d) she was teasing Wanda and didn’t want anyone her miss the ‘fun’. iii. Pick the option having the words that DO NOT loosely match the word, ‘closet’, from those given. 1) wardrobe 2) loft 3) cabinet 4) cupboard 5) porch 6) cellar a) 1, 3 and 4 b) 3, 4 and 5 c) 1, 2 and 6 d) 2, 5 and 6 iv. Why was Wanda’s answer to Peggy’s question always the same? Pick the LEAST probable reason. This was so because she knew that a) she was being picked on and it was probably her defence. b) confessing the truth would probably worsen the situation. c) she didn’t know how else to get out of that situation. d) sticking to an unexpected answer would get her the attention she needed. v. Regarding Wanda being teased, Miss Mason wasa) in denial that such behaviour was possible by her students. b) aware, but didn’t want to discuss it with the students. c) unaware that the students were frequently teasing Wanda. d) of the belief that such behaviour was a normal part of growing up.vi. Which of the following images showcase ‘hopscotch’?

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i) b 

ii) d 

iii) a 

iv) d

v) c 

vi) d

24.

“Don Anselmo was passionate about his land and the children of Rio-enMedio”. Justify this statement.

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Don Anselmo was very much passionate about his land and the children. His land had come from his ancestors. He lived in that land from his birth. He took possession of his house from his mother. Everyone in the village were his relatives and the children are his nieces, nephews and grand children. Every time a child has been born in Rio en Medio, a tree was planted in its name.

25.

Frame a question to get the underlined word as answer :Bangalore is the Capital city of Karnataka. Which is the Capital city of Karnataka?

Answer»

Bangalore is the Capital city of Karnataka.

26.

The journalist saw two brigands _____ an old man to death. A) beat B) bit C) bite D) beaten

Answer»

Correct option is A) beat

27.

Give one word for – Very eager for knowledge.

Answer»

Voracious is one word for Very eager for knowledge.

28.

I’ve just finished ______ my shopping. A) to make B) doing C) to do D) making

Answer»

Correct option is B) doing

29.

Thousands of traffic accidents ______ by careless drivers every day. A) are caused B) will cause C) caused D) cause

Answer»

Correct option is A) are caused

30.

how are various committees formed for tournament? write briefly.

Answer»

Refers to the below link

https://bit.ly/2TDki1Y

31.

Which one of the following words has two syllables? Write it: suggest, know, sell, moon

Answer»

Suggest has two syllables

32.

Write a letter to the officer, Bellary Corporation, complaining about bad roads in your area.

Answer»

From

ABC No. 65, III Cross, II main,

Basavanagar,

Bellary

To 

The Divisional Officer, Bellary

Corporation,

Bellary.

Respected Sir,

Sub : Repair of bad roads.

I am compelled to write to you on behalf of our area ie., Basavanagara. Almost all the roads in our area had pot holes. During rainy season it is very difficult to walk or ride on the road. I and all our area people request you to take immediate remedial measures to provide good roads for us. I hope you will act on our plea as soon as possible and help us. 

Thanking you Sir,

                                                                                                                          Yours faithfully

                                                                                                                                     ABC 

Enel : Our area people’s signature letter.

33.

Which one of the following words has one syllable?Moon. Kilo, honesty, prepare.

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Moon words has one syllable.

34.

When Americans and Don Anselmo met at the day of the sale, there was a great deal of conversation about (A) mountains (B) rain and his family (C) children (D) trees

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(B) rain and his family

35.

A daring thought that Smita had, when she was sitting in the park was (A) to take Anant to the concert. (B) to attend the concert and enjoy the programme. (C) to invite Pandit Ravishankar to her house. (D) to speak with doctors about taking Anant to the concert

Answer»

(C) to invite Pandit Ravishankar to her house.

36.

Fill in the blank with the correct form of the word given in brackets:Many people are suffering from ......... (poor).

Answer»

Many people are suffering from poverty.

37.

Fill in the blank with the correct form of the word given in brackets: “The prime minister Mr Modi is ....... (Well know)to everyone.

Answer»

“The prime minister Mr Modi is Well known to everyone.

38.

Write the opposite of the underlined word in the given sentence : In cities roads are wide. But in villages they are narrow.

Answer»

Wide

narrow

39.

Combine the word in column ‘A’ with its collocative word in column ‘B’column ‘A’column ‘B’Lunch(dinner,box,food,supper)

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 Lunch  box .

40.

Combine the word in Column A with its collocative word in Column ABFastwalk,train.run

Answer»

Fast  Train.

41.

Combine the word in Column A with its collocative word in Column B:ABQuicklook,glance,movement

Answer»

Quick  glance

42.

Fill in the blanks with the appropriate articles/prepositions wherever necessary.The people were dissatisfied .......... leaders’ performance. So they decided to boycott .......... elections as ........... mark ............ protest. ...... leaders appealed .......... them to reconsider their decision.

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1. with;

2. the; 

3. the; 

4. a; 

5. of; 

6. The; 

7. to.

43.

Which one of the following words has one syllables? Write it: write, change, smart, ago

Answer»

Ago has one syllables .

44.

Fill in the blanks with the appropriate articles/prepositions wherever necessary. This book of science fiction is ............... alien who is naughty. ............ book is also very ............ informative. I suggested the book .............. friend.

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1. about; 

2. an;

3. The;

4. ;

5. to;

6. a.

45.

Which of the following social reformer's real name was 'Birama'?1. Hanuman Singh Budania2. Swami Keshawanand3. Govind Giri4. Dayanand Saraswati

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 2 : Swami Keshawanand

The correct answer is Swami Keshawanand.

  • Swami Kesavanand, the famous social reformer of Rajasthan, had his childhood name as 'Birama'. 
    • He was awarded 'Sahitya Vachaspati' for his contribution to the promotion and popularization of Hindi in 1942.

  • Swami Keshavanand (1883 - 1972) was a freedom fighter and social reformer of India.
    • He contributed significantly in eradicating social evils like child marriage, female oppression, curtain practice, exploitation, and intoxication.

  • Hanuman Singh Budania was a resident of Dudwa Khara, a village in Churu district of Rajasthan.
  • He participated in the independence movement of India.
  • Govind Giri was a great social reformer and contributed significantly to the revival of Bhil society.
  • Dayanand Saraswati was the founder of Arya Samaj, and his childhood name was 'Moolshankar'.
46.

Fill in the blanks with the appropriate articles/prepositions wherever necessary.The teacher gave us ........ assignment .......... interesting topic. She told us to submit .............. assignment ........... Monday.

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1. an;

2. on;

3. an;

4. the;

5. ;

6. on.

47.

Fill in the blanks with the appropriate articles/prepositionswherever necessary.The neighbor was concerned, ‘That’s .............. as fully big hole ......... goldfish, isn’t it?” Radha patted down ........ last heap .......... earth and then replied, “That’s because he is inside your cat.”

Answer»

1. in; 

2. a; 

3. through; 

4. the; 

5. in; 

6. an; 

7. for;

8. a; 

9.the; 

10. of.

48.

Fill in the blanks with the appropriate articles/prepositionswherever necessary.I production .......... steel has gone up ............ ten percent ......... the last one year. This may lead ....... increase of ....... twenty percent ........ construction costs ........... country.

Answer»

1. The; 

2. of; 

3. by;

4. in;

5. to;

6. an; 

7. about; 

8. in;

9. in;

10. the.

49.

In which among the following years, RMS Titanic sank?1. 19112. 19123. 19134. 1914

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 2 : 1912

The correct answer is 1912.

  • In the North Atlantic Ocean, RMS Titanic sank in the early morning hours of 15 April 1912
  • It resulted in the deaths of more than 1,500 people.
  • Titanic had an estimated 2224 people on board when she struck an iceberg on 14 April 1912.
  • The book "The Sinking of the Titanic" and "The Discovery of the Titanic" etc are also written on this event.

  • RMS Titanic was a passenger liner operated by the White Star Line - a British company.
  • RMS Titanic was the largest ship afloat at the time she entered into the service.
  • It was the second of three Olympic-class ocean liners.
50.

The pilot flew the airplane to Bengaluru.

Answer»

The airplane was flown to Bengaluru by the pilot. In the second sentence, the object has been shifted to the place of subject. It remains passive and allows the work to be done by the noun.