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1.

The line L has intercepts a and b on the coordinate axes. The coordinate axes are rotated through a fixed angle, keeping the origin fixed. If p and q are the intercepts of the line L on the new axes, then 1a2−1p2+1b2−1q2 is equal to

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The line L has intercepts a and b on the coordinate axes. The coordinate axes are rotated through a fixed angle, keeping the origin fixed. If p and q are the intercepts of the line L on the new axes, then 1a21p2+1b21q2 is equal to


2.

Equation of a line in the plane π:2x−y+z−4=0 which is perpendicular to the line l whose equation is x−21=y−2−1=z−3−2 and which passes through the point of intersection of l and π is

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Equation of a line in the plane π:2xy+z4=0 which is perpendicular to the line l whose equation is x21=y21=z32 and which passes through the point of intersection of l and π is

3.

The chord AB of the parabola y2=4ax cuts the axis of the parabola at C. If A=(at21,2at1),B=(at22,2at2) and AC : AB = 1:3 then

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The chord AB of the parabola y2=4ax cuts the axis of the parabola at C. If A=(at21,2at1),B=(at22,2at2) and AC : AB = 1:3 then


4.

Let f(x)=5x3+px+q, where p and q are real numbers. When f(x) is divided by x2+x+1, the remainder is 0. Then the value of p−q is

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Let f(x)=5x3+px+q, where p and q are real numbers. When f(x) is divided by x2+x+1, the remainder is 0. Then the value of pq is

5.

The angle of elevation of top of tower from a point A due south of the tower is α and from a point B due East of the tower isβ. If AB = d, then the height of tower is

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The angle of elevation of top of tower from a point A due south of the tower is α and from a point B due East of the tower isβ. If AB = d, then the height of tower is

6.

If the circle x2+y2+6x−2y+k=0 bisects the circumference of the circle x2+y2+2x−6y−15=0, then k _______

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If the circle x2+y2+6x2y+k=0 bisects the circumference of the circle x2+y2+2x6y15=0, then k _______


7.

Determine the direction cosines of the normal to plane and the distance from the origin: 2x +3y -z = 5

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Determine the direction cosines of the normal to plane and the distance from the origin:

2x +3y -z = 5

8.

Let →a,→b and →c be three vectors such that |→a|=3,|→b|=4,|→c|=5 and mutually perpendicular to each other, then |→a+→b+→c|=

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Let a,b and c be three vectors such that |a|=3,|b|=4,|c|=5 and mutually perpendicular to each other, then |a+b+c|=


9.

If the latus rectum of a hyperbola through one focus subtends 60∘ angle at the other focus, then its eccentricity e is

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If the latus rectum of a hyperbola through one focus subtends 60 angle at the other focus, then its eccentricity e is

10.

The number of positive integral solutions of the equation tan−1x+cos−1y√1+y2=sin−13√10

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The number of positive integral solutions of the equation tan1x+cos1y1+y2=sin1310


11.

Two numbers ‘a’ & ‘b’ are chosen from the set of {1,2,3……3n}. In how many ways can these integers be selected such that a2−b2 is divisible by 3

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Two numbers ‘a’ & ‘b’ are chosen from the set of {1,2,3……3n}. In how many ways can these integers be selected such that a2b2 is divisible by 3


12.

Evaluate sin 50°÷cos 40°+cosec40°÷sec50°- 4cos52°.cosec38°

Answer» Evaluate sin 50°÷cos 40°+cosec40°÷sec50°- 4cos52°.cosec38°
13.

The value of sec−1(1410∑k=0sec(7π12+kπ2)sec(7π12+(k+1)π2)) in the interval [−π4,3π4] equals

Answer» The value of sec1(1410k=0sec(7π12+kπ2)sec(7π12+(k+1)π2)) in the interval [π4,3π4] equals
14.

If (1+i1−i)3−(1−i1+i)3=x+iy, find (x,y)

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If (1+i1i)3(1i1+i)3=x+iy, find (x,y)

15.

Prove that following identities: sin 5A=5 cos4 A sin A−10 cos2 A sin3 A+sin5A

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Prove that following identities:

sin 5A=5 cos4 A sin A10 cos2 A sin3 A+sin5A

16.

A bag contains 3 red, 4 white and 5 blue balls (All balls are different). If two balls are drawn at random, then the probability that they are of different colours is:

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A bag contains 3 red, 4 white and 5 blue balls (All balls are different). If two balls are drawn at random, then the probability that they are of different colours is:

17.

If y=(2−3cosxsinx), find dydx at x=π4

Answer» If y=(23cosxsinx), find dydx at x=π4

18.

If y=√1−cos 2x1+cos 2x,find dydx.

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If y=1cos 2x1+cos 2x,find dydx.

19.

The value of ∣∣∣∣cos(θ+∝)−sin(θ+∝)cos 2 ∝sinθcosθsin∝−cosθsinθλcos∝∣∣∣∣ is

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The value of
cos(θ+)sin(θ+)cos 2 sinθcosθsincosθsinθλcos
is


20.

Let the line 4x+3y+1=0 meets the parabola 8y2=ax at P,Q. If the angle made by chord PQ at the vertex of the parabola in 90°, then |a|=

Answer» Let the line 4x+3y+1=0 meets the parabola 8y2=ax at P,Q. If the angle made by chord PQ at the vertex of the parabola in 90°, then |a|=
21.

The probability of hitting a target by three men is 12,13 and 14 respectively. If the probability that exactly two of them will hit the target is λ and that atleast two of them hit the target is μ then λ+μ is -

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The probability of hitting a target by three men is 12,13 and 14 respectively. If the probability that exactly two of them will hit the target is λ and that atleast two of them hit the target is μ then λ+μ is -

22.

Which of the following is always true about a function f(x) on the interval [a, b] ?

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Which of the following is always true about a function f(x) on the interval [a, b] ?


23.

The minimum distance between the parabolas y2−4x−8y+40=0 and x2−8x−4y+40=0 is

Answer» The minimum distance between the parabolas y24x8y+40=0 and x28x4y+40=0 is
24.

If 1,ω,ω2 be the three cube roots of unity, then (1+ω)2n−1∏n=1(1+ω2n)=

Answer» If 1,ω,ω2 be the three cube roots of unity, then
(1+ω)2n1n=1(1+ω2n)=
25.

A sequence x1,x2,x3,...... is defined by letting x1=2 and xk=xk−1n for all natural numbers k, k≥2. Show that xn=2n! for all nϵN.

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A sequence x1,x2,x3,...... is defined by letting x1=2 and xk=xk1n for all natural numbers k, k2. Show that xn=2n! for all nϵN.

26.

Let y=f(x) be a parabola of the form y=x2+ax+1 such that no point of the parabola is below x−axis. If its tangent at the point of intersection with y−axis also touches the circle x2+y2=r2, then minimum area bounded by the tangent and the coordinate axes(in sq.units) is

Answer» Let y=f(x) be a parabola of the form y=x2+ax+1 such that no point of the parabola is below xaxis. If its tangent at the point of intersection with yaxis also touches the circle x2+y2=r2, then minimum area bounded by the tangent and the coordinate axes(in sq.units) is
27.

Column IColumn II(A)If real numbers x and y satisfy (x+5)2+(y−12)2=81,then the minimum value of √x2+y2 is(P)1(B)The line 3x+6y=k intersects the curve2x2+2xy+3y2=1 at point A and B.If the circle with AB as a diameter passesthrough the origin, then the value of k2 is(Q)2(C)If two perpendicular tangents can bedrawn from the origin to the circlex2−6x+y2−2py+17=0 , thenthe value of |p| is(R)4(D)If the circlesx2+y2+(3+sinβ)x+(2cosα)y=0 andx2+y2+(2cosα)x+2cy=0 touch each other, then the maximum value of ′c′ is(S)5(T)7(U)9 Which of the following is the only CORRECT combination?

Answer» Column IColumn II(A)If real numbers x and y satisfy (x+5)2+(y12)2=81,then the minimum value of x2+y2 is(P)1(B)The line 3x+6y=k intersects the curve2x2+2xy+3y2=1 at point A and B.If the circle with AB as a diameter passesthrough the origin, then the value of k2 is(Q)2(C)If two perpendicular tangents can bedrawn from the origin to the circlex26x+y22py+17=0 , thenthe value of |p| is(R)4(D)If the circlesx2+y2+(3+sinβ)x+(2cosα)y=0 andx2+y2+(2cosα)x+2cy=0 touch each other, then the maximum value of c is(S)5(T)7(U)9
Which of the following is the only CORRECT combination?
28.

Using binomial theorem, find the value of (103)4

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Using binomial theorem, find the value of (103)4

29.

The real part of cos(π3+i) is given by 1n(e+1e) then the value of n is

Answer» The real part of cos(π3+i) is given by 1n(e+1e) then the value of n is
30.

Let f(x)=(x2−1, if 0<x<22x+3, if 2≤x<3, a quadratic equation whose roots are limx→2−f(x) and limx→2+f(x) is

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Let f(x)=(x21, if 0<x<22x+3, if 2x<3, a quadratic equation whose roots are limx2f(x) and limx2+f(x) is

31.

The distance between the orthocentre and circumcentre of a triangle whose vertices are P(3,0),Q(0,0) and R(32,−3√32) is

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The distance between the orthocentre and circumcentre of a triangle whose vertices are P(3,0),Q(0,0) and R(32,332) is

32.

The range of f(x)=x3+x is

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The range of f(x)=x3+x is

33.

Suppose A is a 3 × 3 matrix consisting of integer entries that are chosen at random from the set {–1000,–999,…,999,1000}. Let P be the probability that either A2= –I or A is diagonal matrix, where I is the 3 × 3 identity matrix. Then

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Suppose A is a 3 × 3 matrix consisting of integer entries that are chosen at random from the set {1000,999,,999,1000}. Let P be the probability that either A2= I or A is diagonal matrix, where I is the 3 × 3 identity matrix. Then

34.

A circle of radius 14 units touches the coordinate axes in the first quadrant. If the circle makes three complete rolls along positive direction of Y− axis, then the equation of circle in the new position is

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A circle of radius 14 units touches the coordinate axes in the first quadrant. If the circle makes three complete rolls along positive direction of Y axis, then the equation of circle in the new position is

35.

Let ∗ be a binary operation on the set Q of rational number as follows: (iv)a∗b=(a−b)2 Show that none of the operations has an identity.

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Let be a binary operation on the set Q of rational number as follows:
(iv)ab=(ab)2
Show that none of the operations has an identity.

36.

A vector →r is inclined at equal angles to the three axes.If the magnitude or →r is 2√3 units, then find the value of →r .

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A vector r is inclined at equal angles to the three axes.If the magnitude or r is 23 units, then find the value of r .

37.

If α,β,γ are the roots of x3−x2−1=0, then the value of 1+α1−α+1+β1−β+1+γ1−γ=

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If α,β,γ are the roots of x3x21=0, then the value of 1+α1α+1+β1β+1+γ1γ=


38.

If k is a natural number and the roots of the equation x2+11x+6k =0 are rational numbers, then find the smallest value of k . How to solve this using simplest method?

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If k is a natural number and the roots of the equation x2+11x+6k =0 are rational numbers, then find the smallest value of k .

How to solve this using simplest method?

39.

A. Maria unnecessarily picked up a quarrel with Rani and left the party hurried. B. Acquisition of certain specific skills can be facilitated by general awareness, education to novel situations. C. He asked the crowd if they thought he was right and the crowd shouted that they did. D. Why should the candidates be afraid of English Language is not clear. ___

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A. Maria unnecessarily picked up a quarrel with Rani and left the party hurried.
B. Acquisition of certain specific skills can be facilitated by general awareness, education to novel situations.
C. He asked the crowd if they thought he was right and the crowd shouted that they did.
D. Why should the candidates be afraid of English Language is not clear.

___

40.

Which of the following graphs represents f(x)=|x−2|−|x+6|?

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Which of the following graphs represents f(x)=|x2||x+6|?

41.

If xm.yn=(x+y)m+n,thendydx=

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If xm.yn=(x+y)m+n,thendydx=


42.

Solve the following system of equations in R. |x−2|x−2&gt;0

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Solve the following system of equations in R.
|x2|x2>0

43.

When should we look for RHL and LHL for a limit given?

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When should we look for RHL and LHL for a limit given?

44.

The vector and the cartesian equations of the line through the point (5,–2,4) and which is parallel to the vector 2^i−^j+3^k are __________

Answer» The vector and the cartesian equations of the line through the point (5,2,4) and which is parallel to the vector 2^i^j+3^k are __________
45.

The second group of two samples has 100 items with mean 15 and S.D=3.If the whole group has 250 items with mean 15.6 and S.D=√13.44, then S.D of first group is

Answer» The second group of two samples has 100 items with mean 15 and S.D=3.If the whole group has 250 items with mean 15.6 and S.D=13.44, then S.D of first group is
46.

The point on the Y−axis equidistant from the point (9,3) and (−5,2), is

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The point on the Yaxis equidistant from the point (9,3) and (5,2), is

47.

Find the perpendicular distance from the origin of the perpendicular from the point (1, 2) upon the straight line x=√3y+4=0.

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Find the perpendicular distance from the origin of the perpendicular from the point (1, 2) upon the straight line x=3y+4=0.

48.

Statement (p∧∼q)∧(∼p∨q) is

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Statement (pq)(pq) is


49.

If Z=∣∣∣∣25−i7+i5+i23−i7−i3+i7∣∣∣∣ and arg (z) = θ then θ =……………………… __

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If Z=
25i7+i5+i23i7i3+i7
and arg (z) = θ then θ =………………………


__
50.

Evaluate the determinants. ∣∣∣cosθ−sinθsinθcosθ∣∣∣ ∣∣∣x2−x+1x−1x+1x+1∣∣∣

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Evaluate the determinants.

cosθsinθsinθcosθ

x2x+1x1x+1x+1