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1.

6x−9y>12 Which of the following inequalities is equivalent to the inequality above?

Answer» 6x9y>12
Which of the following inequalities is equivalent to the inequality above?
2.

The value of x for which cos−1(cos4)>3x2−4x is

Answer»

The value of x for which cos1(cos4)>3x24x is


3.

If a, b, c are in A.P., prove that the straight lines ax+2 y+1=0, bx+3 y+1=0 and cx+4 y+1=0 are concurrent.

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If a, b, c are in A.P., prove that the straight lines ax+2 y+1=0, bx+3 y+1=0 and cx+4 y+1=0 are concurrent.

4.

Which one of the following has a square planar geometry?

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Which one of the following has a square planar geometry?

5.

Using all the letters of the word PROBLEM how many words can be formed such that the consonants occupy the middle place ?

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Using all the letters of the word PROBLEM how many words can be formed such that the consonants occupy the middle place ?

6.

Football teams T1 and T2 have to play two games against each other. It is assumed that the outcomes of the two games are independent. The probabilities of T1 winning, drawing and losing a game against T2 are 12,16 and 13, respectively. Each team gets 3 points for a win, 1 point for a draw and 0 points for a loss in a game. Let X and Y denote the total points scored by teams T1 and T2, respectively, after two games. P(X=Y) is

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Football teams T1 and T2 have to play two games against each other. It is assumed that the outcomes of the two games are independent. The probabilities of T1 winning, drawing and losing a game against T2 are 12,16 and 13, respectively. Each team gets 3 points for a win, 1 point for a draw and 0 points for a loss in a game. Let X and Y denote the total points scored by teams T1 and T2, respectively, after two games.

P(X=Y) is


7.

Number of values of x (x∈[0,π]) for which the equation 2sinx−2cosx+cotx=1 holds good

Answer» Number of values of x (x[0,π]) for which the equation 2sinx2cosx+cotx=1 holds good
8.

If(1+x)^n =C0+C1x+C2x^2+......Cnx^n, prove that 1) 3C0-8C1+13C2-18C3+.....upto (n+1) terms

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If(1+x)^n =C0+C1x+C2x^2+......Cnx^n, prove that

1) 3C0-8C1+13C2-18C3+.....upto (n+1) terms

9.

What is the reciprocal of Avogadro's number ?

Answer» What is the reciprocal of Avogadro's number ?
10.

In Triangle ABC. Line joining the Circum-centre and Ortho-centre is Parallel to side AC, then value of tan A tan C is equal to

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In Triangle ABC. Line joining the Circum-centre and Ortho-centre is Parallel to side AC, then value of tan A tan C is equal to


11.

The cosine of the angle between any two diagonals of a cube is

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The cosine of the angle between any two diagonals of a cube is

12.

If A and B are two independent events such that P(¯A∩B)=215 and P(A∩¯B)=16, then P(B) is

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If A and B are two independent events such that P(¯AB)=215 and P(A¯B)=16, then P(B) is

13.

The value of λ such that vectors →A=2^i−6^j+^k and →B=6^i−4^j+λ^k are orthogonal is (a) 2 (b)−12(c)−36 (d)−2

Answer» The value of λ such that vectors
A=2^i6^j+^k and B=6^i4^j+λ^k
are orthogonal is
(a) 2 (b)12(c)36 (d)2
14.

A pair of fair dice is rolled together till a sum of either 5 or 7 is obtained. Then the probability that 5 before 7 is

Answer» A pair of fair dice is rolled together till a sum of either 5 or 7 is obtained. Then the probability that 5 before 7 is
15.

Abscissae and ordinates of n given points are in A.P., with first term a and common difference 1 and 2 respectively. If algebraic sum of perpendiculars drawn from these given points on a variable line which always passes through the point (132,11) is 0, then the value of a⋅n is

Answer» Abscissae and ordinates of n given points are in A.P., with first term a and common difference 1 and 2 respectively. If algebraic sum of perpendiculars drawn from these given points on a variable line which always passes through the point (132,11) is 0, then the value of an is
16.

Consider lines L1:x−21=y−31=z−4−k L2:x−12=y−42=z−51 Equation of plane containing these lines is

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Consider lines

L1:x21=y31=z4k

L2:x12=y42=z51

Equation of plane containing these lines is


17.

Statements: U + V, W - Y, Y × U Conclusions: I. W + U II. W ÷ V

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Statements: U + V, W - Y, Y × U

Conclusions:

I. W + U

II. W ÷ V


18.

The lie x−b+λy=0 cuts the parabola y2=4ax at P(t1) and Q(t2). If b∈[2a,4a] and λ∈R, then the value(s) [t1t2] is/are (where [.] repreasents the greatest integer function and t1,t2 are parametic points)

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The lie xb+λy=0 cuts the parabola y2=4ax at P(t1) and Q(t2). If b[2a,4a] and λR, then the value(s) [t1t2] is/are
(where [.] repreasents the greatest integer function and t1,t2 are parametic points)

19.

If x(4x−1)(3x−9)(log2x−1)(|x|−2)≥0, then x∈

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If x(4x1)(3x9)(log2x1)(|x|2)0, then x

20.

Time taken by the projectile to reach B from A is t. Then the distance AB is equal to

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Time taken by the projectile to reach B from A is t. Then the distance AB is equal to

21.

Consider an infinte ladder network shown in figure. A voltage V is applied between the points A and B. This applied value of voltage is halved after each section. Then value of R2R1 is

Answer» Consider an infinte ladder network shown in figure. A voltage V is applied between the points A and B. This applied value of voltage is halved after each section. Then value of R2R1 is
22.

The direction cosines of the z-axis is equal to

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The direction cosines of the z-axis is equal to

23.

Evaluate:∫e2edxx log x

Answer» Evaluate:e2edxx log x
24.

A circle whose centre is in 2nd quadrant touches the line y=x at a point P (in 3rd quadrant) such that OP=4√2 unit, where O is the origin. The length of its chord on the line x+y=0 is 6√2 units. If end points of chord is A,B and centre is C, then sum of ordinates of P,A,B,C is

Answer» A circle whose centre is in 2nd quadrant touches the line y=x at a point P (in 3rd quadrant) such that OP=42 unit, where O is the origin. The length of its chord on the line x+y=0 is 62 units. If end points of chord is A,B and centre is C, then sum of ordinates of P,A,B,C is
25.

If the point (α,α2) lies between x+y−2=0 and 4x+4y=3, then the range of α is

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If the point (α,α2) lies between x+y2=0 and 4x+4y=3, then the range of α is

26.

The mean and standard deviation of 10 observations are 20 and 2 respectively. Each of these 10 observations is multiplied by p and then reduced by q, (where p≠0 and q≠0). If the new mean and standard deviation becomes half of their original values, then the value of pq is

Answer» The mean and standard deviation of 10 observations are 20 and 2 respectively. Each of these 10 observations is multiplied by p and then reduced by q, (where p0 and q0). If the new mean and standard deviation becomes half of their original values, then the value of pq is
27.

Which of the following is/are not an identity relation on the set A={a,b,c}

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Which of the following is/are not an identity relation on the set A={a,b,c}

28.

∫π20√cot x√cot x+√tan xdx= [MP PET 1990, 95; IIT 1983; MNR 1990]

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π20cot xcot x+tan xdx= [MP PET 1990, 95; IIT 1983; MNR 1990]


29.

Find the probability that a randomly chosen three-digit number has exactly three factors.

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Find the probability that a randomly chosen three-digit number has exactly three factors.

30.

From P(–4, 0), tangents PA and PA′ are drawn to a circle, x2+y2=4. Where A and A′ is point of contact and A lies above x-axis. Rhombus PAP′A′ is completed. Column-IColumn-IIColumn-III(I)A≡(−1,√3)(i)PA=2√3(P)P′ lies on the circle, x2+y2=4(II)A′≡(−1,−√3)(ii)Area of ΔPAA′=3√3 sq.units(Q)ΔPAA′ is equilateral(III)P′=(4,0)(iii)PP′=6(R)P′ lies outside the circle , x2+y2=4(IV)P′=(2,0)(iv)Area of ΔPAA′=4√3 sq.units(S)P′ lies inside circle , x2+y2=4 Which one of the following is correct?

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From P(4, 0), tangents PA and PA are drawn to a circle, x2+y2=4. Where A and A is point of contact and A lies above x-axis. Rhombus PAPA is completed.

Column-IColumn-IIColumn-III(I)A(1,3)(i)PA=23(P)P lies on the circle, x2+y2=4(II)A(1,3)(ii)Area of ΔPAA=33 sq.units(Q)ΔPAA is equilateral(III)P=(4,0)(iii)PP=6(R)P lies outside the circle , x2+y2=4(IV)P=(2,0)(iv)Area of ΔPAA=43 sq.units(S)P lies inside circle , x2+y2=4

Which one of the following is correct?


31.

Ttwo lines whose d.c's are related by al+bm+cn=0, fmn +gnl +hlm =0 are perpendicular, if

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Ttwo lines whose d.c's are related by al+bm+cn=0, fmn +gnl +hlm =0 are perpendicular, if

32.

∫π20 dx2+cos x=

Answer» π20 dx2+cos x=
33.

If the sum of an infinite decreasing G.P. is 3 and the sum of the squares of its term is 92, then write its firstterm and common difference.

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If the sum of an infinite decreasing G.P. is 3 and the sum of the squares of its term is 92, then write its firstterm and common difference.

34.

Number of solution(s) of the equation cos2x+cosx=sin2x where x∈[0,π] is

Answer» Number of solution(s) of the equation cos2x+cosx=sin2x where x[0,π] is
35.

The equation of the plane through (1,2,−3) and (2,−2,1) and parallel to X− axis is

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The equation of the plane through (1,2,3) and (2,2,1) and parallel to X axis is

36.

Write the area of the triangle having vertices at(a,b+c),(b,c+a),(c,a+b).

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Write the area of the triangle having vertices at(a,b+c),(b,c+a),(c,a+b).

37.

Suppose S1 and S2 are two unequal circles; AB and CD are the direct common tangents to these circles. A transverse common tangent PQ cuts AB at R and CD at S. If AB = 10, then RS is

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Suppose S1 and S2 are two unequal circles; AB and CD are the direct common tangents to these circles. A transverse common tangent PQ cuts AB at R and CD at S. If AB = 10, then RS is


38.

Differentiate sin−1(3x−4x3) with respect to x, when (i)12<x<1, (ii)−1<x<−12

Answer» Differentiate sin1(3x4x3) with respect to x, when
(i)12<x<1, (ii)1<x<12
39.

Concentric circles of radius 1,2,3,…,100 units are drawn such that the interior of the smallest circle is coloured red and the angular regions are coloured alternatively green and red, so that no two adjacent regions are of the same colour. Then the area of green region (in sq. units) is

Answer»

Concentric circles of radius 1,2,3,,100 units are drawn such that the interior of the smallest circle is coloured red and the angular regions are coloured alternatively green and red, so that no two adjacent regions are of the same colour. Then the area of green region (in sq. units) is

40.

There are 5 multiple choice questions (only one correct option) in test. If the first three questions have 4 choices each and the next two have 5 choices each, then number of possible ways in which a student can answers all the question is

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There are 5 multiple choice questions (only one correct option) in test. If the first three questions have 4 choices each and the next two have 5 choices each, then number of possible ways in which a student can answers all the question is

41.

List IList II (A)Let n be a number chosen randomly fromthe set of first 100 natural numbers. Thenthe probability that the value of (1+i)nis real, is (P)2(B)If the coefficient of x13 in the expansion of(1−x)5(1+x+x2+x3)4 is k, then thevalue of k4 is(Q)0.35(C)In an examination of 9 papers, a candidate has to pass in more papers than (s)he fails inorder to be successful. If the number ofways in which (s)he can be unsuccessful is 2m,then the value of m4 is (R)0.55(D)A,B,C are three events such that P(A)=0.6,P(B)=0.4,P(C)=0.5,P(A∪B)=0.8,P(A∩C)=0.3 and P(A∩B∩C)=0.2. If P(A∪B∪C)≥0.85and P(B∩C) lies in the interval [0.2,b],then the value of b is(S)1(T)0.5(U)0.25 Which of the following is the only CORRECT combination?

Answer» List IList II (A)Let n be a number chosen randomly fromthe set of first 100 natural numbers. Thenthe probability that the value of (1+i)nis real, is (P)2(B)If the coefficient of x13 in the expansion of(1x)5(1+x+x2+x3)4 is k, then thevalue of k4 is(Q)0.35(C)In an examination of 9 papers, a candidate has to pass in more papers than (s)he fails inorder to be successful. If the number ofways in which (s)he can be unsuccessful is 2m,then the value of m4 is (R)0.55(D)A,B,C are three events such that P(A)=0.6,P(B)=0.4,P(C)=0.5,P(AB)=0.8,P(AC)=0.3 and P(ABC)=0.2. If P(ABC)0.85and P(BC) lies in the interval [0.2,b],then the value of b is(S)1(T)0.5(U)0.25

Which of the following is the only CORRECT combination?
42.

If the ratio of the 5th term from the beginning to the 5th term from the end in the expansion of (4√2+14√3)n is √6:1, then the value of n is

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If the ratio of the 5th term from the beginning to the 5th term from the end in the expansion of (42+143)n is 6:1, then the value of n is

43.

limx→∞x√4x2+1−1

Answer»

limxx4x2+11

44.

The range of f(x)=√sin2x−6sinx+9+3 is [a,b], then b−a is equal to

Answer» The range of f(x)=sin2x6sinx+9+3 is [a,b], then ba is equal to
45.

The number of integers in solution set of √x−3≤2√x−2 is

Answer» The number of integers in solution set of x32x2 is
46.

Let three points A(2,3,4),B(3,4,2) and C(4,2,3) in space are given. A point D in space is such that it is at a distance of √6 units from the three given points. The volume of tetrahedron ABCD is -

Answer»

Let three points A(2,3,4),B(3,4,2) and C(4,2,3) in space are given. A point D in space is such that it is at a distance of 6 units from the three given points. The volume of tetrahedron ABCD is -

47.

f(x)=a0+a1x+a2x2+a3x3+a4x4+a5x5. If f(x) satisfies limx→0[1+f(x)x2]1/x=e3, then which of the following is correct?

Answer» f(x)=a0+a1x+a2x2+a3x3+a4x4+a5x5. If f(x) satisfies limx0[1+f(x)x2]1/x=e3, then which of the following is correct?
48.

Let x2a2+y2b2=1,a&gt;b, be an ellipse with foci F1 and F2. Let AO be its semi-minor axis, where O is the centre of the ellipse. The lines AF1 and AF2, when extended, cut the ellipse again at points B and C respectively. Suppose that the triangle ABC is equilateral. Then the eccentricity of the ellipse is

Answer»

Let x2a2+y2b2=1,a>b, be an ellipse with foci F1 and F2. Let AO be its semi-minor axis, where O is the centre of the ellipse. The lines AF1 and AF2, when extended, cut the ellipse again at points B and C respectively. Suppose that the triangle ABC is equilateral. Then the eccentricity of the ellipse is

49.

The number of points of intersection of the two curves y=2sin x and y=5x2+2x+3 is

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The number of points of intersection of the two curves y=2sin x and y=5x2+2x+3 is


50.

Write the following relations as sets of ordered pairs and find which of them are functions : (i) {(x,y):y=3x,xϵ(1,2,3),yϵ(3,6,9,12)} (ii) {(x,y):y&gt;x+1,x=1,2} and y = 2, 4, 6 (iii) {(x,y):x+y=3,x,yϵ{0,1,2,3}}

Answer»

Write the following relations as sets of ordered pairs and find which of them are functions :
(i) {(x,y):y=3x,xϵ(1,2,3),yϵ(3,6,9,12)}
(ii) {(x,y):y>x+1,x=1,2} and y = 2, 4, 6
(iii) {(x,y):x+y=3,x,yϵ{0,1,2,3}}