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1.

In a square matrix ‘A’ of order 3, ‘aii’s are the sum of the roots and ‘ai, i+1’s are the product of the roots of the equation x2 – 5x + 6 = 0; ai, i−1’s are all unity and the rest of the elements are all zeros. The value of the determinant (A) is equal to ‘k’. The least prime number that divides it is___

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In a square matrix ‘A’ of order 3, ‘aii’s are the sum of the roots and ‘ai, i+1’s are the product of the roots of the equation x2 – 5x + 6 = 0; ai, i1’s are all unity and the rest of the elements are all zeros. The value of the determinant (A) is equal to ‘k’. The least prime number that divides it is___

2.

The coefficient of x4 in the binomial expansion of (1+x)4+(1+x)5+⋯+(1+x)11+(1+bx)12 is (n+1)⋅13C5 for some n∈N. Then the smallest natural number possible for b is

Answer» The coefficient of x4 in the binomial expansion of (1+x)4+(1+x)5++(1+x)11+(1+bx)12 is (n+1)13C5 for some nN. Then the smallest natural number possible for b is
3.

The number of permutations by using all the digits of the number 986754 which niether begins with 8 nor ends with 5 is λ , then the value of λ2 is

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The number of permutations by using all the digits of the number 986754 which niether begins with 8 nor ends with 5 is λ , then the value of λ2 is

4.

The area enclosed by 2|x| + 3|y| ≤ 6 is

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The area enclosed by 2|x| + 3|y| 6 is


5.

Area of the region {(x,y)∈R2:y≥√|x+3|, 5y≤x+9≤15} is equal to

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Area of the region {(x,y)R2:y|x+3|, 5yx+915} is equal to

6.

If loga3=2; logb8=3, then logab=

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If loga3=2; logb8=3, then logab=

7.

Let z=x+iy be a complex number, where x and y are real numbers. Let A and B be the sets defined by A=z:|z|≤4 and B=z:(z+¯z)−i(z−¯z)≥8. Find the area of region A∩B.

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Let z=x+iy be a complex number, where x and y are real numbers. Let A and B be the sets defined by A=z:|z|4 and B=z:(z+¯z)i(z¯z)8. Find the area of region AB.

8.

The value of ∞∑n=1(2x+1)1−2n2n−1,−1<12x+1<1 when x=1e−1 is

Answer» The value of n=1(2x+1)12n2n1,1<12x+1<1 when x=1e1 is
9.

If xm occurs in the expansion of (x+1x2)2n, then the coefficient of xm is

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If xm occurs in the expansion of (x+1x2)2n, then the coefficient of xm is

10.

In Triangle ABC the value of r1+r21+cosC is always equal to

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In Triangle ABC the value of r1+r21+cosC is always equal to


11.

In an A.P. if a2+a5−a3=10 and a2+a9=17, then the value of a+d is

Answer» In an A.P. if a2+a5a3=10 and a2+a9=17, then the value of a+d is
12.

Let ∫(x2−1)dxx3√3x4+2x2−1=f(x)+c and λ=limx→∞f(x), then the absolute value of λ√3 is (where c is the constant of integration)

Answer» Let (x21)dxx33x4+2x21=f(x)+c and λ=limxf(x), then the absolute value of λ3 is (where c is the constant of integration)
13.

Given the sets A = {1, 3, 5}, B = {2, 4, 6} and C = {0, 2, 4, 6, 8}, which of the following may be considered as universal set for all the three sets A, B and C

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Given the sets A = {1, 3, 5}, B = {2, 4, 6} and C = {0, 2, 4, 6, 8}, which of the following may be considered as universal set for all the three sets A, B and C


14.

If m(ax2+2bx+c)+px2+2qx+r can be expressed in the form of n(x+k)2, then the value of (ak−b)(qk−r) is

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If m(ax2+2bx+c)+px2+2qx+r can be expressed in the form of n(x+k)2, then the value of (akb)(qkr) is

15.

If z1,z2,z3,z4,z5 are roots of the equation z5+z4+z3+z2+z+1=0, then the value of ∣∣∣∣5∑i=1z4i∣∣∣∣ is

Answer» If z1,z2,z3,z4,z5 are roots of the equation z5+z4+z3+z2+z+1=0, then the value of
5i=1z4i
is
16.

Sin3x+sin2x−sinx=4sinxcosx2cos3x2

Answer» Sin3x+sin2xsinx=4sinxcosx2cos3x2
17.

Write the value of limx→0√1−cos2xx

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Write the value of limx01cos2xx

18.

A box contains 10 good articles and 6 defective articles. One item is drawn at random. The probability that it is either good or has a defect, is

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A box contains 10 good articles and 6 defective articles. One item is drawn at random. The probability that it is either good or has a defect, is


19.

∫51e(x2)dx lies in which of the following interval ?

Answer» 51e(x2)dx lies in which of the following interval ?


20.

A group of 123 workers went to a canteen for cold drinks, ice-cream and tea. 42 workers took ice-cream, 36 took tea and 30 took cold drinks. 15 workers purchased ice-cream and tea, 10 purchased ice-cream and cold drinks, and 4 purchased cold drinks and tea but not ice-cream. Then how many workers did not purchase anything ?

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A group of 123 workers went to a canteen for cold drinks, ice-cream and tea. 42 workers took ice-cream, 36 took tea and 30 took cold drinks. 15 workers purchased ice-cream and tea, 10 purchased ice-cream and cold drinks, and 4 purchased cold drinks and tea but not ice-cream. Then how many workers did not purchase anything ?

21.

The maximum value of 3cos θ - 4 sinθ is [Karnataka CET 2004]

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The maximum value of 3cos θ - 4 sinθ is

[Karnataka CET 2004]


22.

The first term of an infinite geometric progression is x and its sum is 5. Then

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The first term of an infinite geometric progression is x and its sum is 5. Then


23.

Let P, Q, R, S and T are five sets about the quadratic equation (a – 5)x2 – 2ax + (a – 4) = 0, a ≠ 5 such that P : All values of ‘a’ for which the product of roots of given quadratic equation is positive. Q : All values of ‘a’ for which the product of roots of given quadratic equation is negative. R : All values of ‘a’ for which the product of real roots of given quadratic equation is positive. S : All values of ‘a’ for which the roots of given quadratic are real. T : All values of ‘a’ for which the given quadratic equation has complex roots. Which statement is correct regarding sets, P, Q and R ?

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Let P, Q, R, S and T are five sets about the quadratic equation

(a – 5)x2 – 2ax + (a – 4) = 0, a 5 such that

P : All values of ‘a’ for which the product of roots of given quadratic equation is positive.

Q : All values of ‘a’ for which the product of roots of given quadratic equation is negative.

R : All values of ‘a’ for which the product of real roots of given quadratic equation is positive.

S : All values of ‘a’ for which the roots of given quadratic are real.

T : All values of ‘a’ for which the given quadratic equation has complex roots.

Which statement is correct regarding sets, P, Q and R ?


24.

If polynomial P(x)=x2+ax+b has factors (x−a) and (x−b), where a,b∈ R, then the value of P(2) is

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If polynomial P(x)=x2+ax+b has factors (xa) and (xb), where a,b R, then the value of P(2) is

25.

Formation of the differential equation corresponding to the ellipse major axis 2a and minor axis 2b is:

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Formation of the differential equation corresponding to the ellipse major axis 2a and minor axis 2b is:


26.

If f(x+1x) = x3+1x3 (x ≠ 0 ) then

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If f(x+1x) = x3+1x3 (x 0 ) then


27.

Differentiate the following functions with respect to x : (x+5)(2x2−1)x

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Differentiate the following functions with respect to x :

(x+5)(2x21)x

28.

Let →V=2i+j−k,→W=i+3k, if →Uis a unit vector then the maximum value of [→U→V→W] is

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Let V=2i+jk,W=i+3k, if Uis a unit vector then the maximum value of [UVW] is


29.

Given A=∣∣∣∣ab2cde2flm2n∣∣∣∣,B=∣∣∣∣f2de2n4l2mc2ab∣∣∣∣, then the value of B/A is

Answer» Given A=
ab2cde2flm2n
,B=
f2de2n4l2mc2ab
,
then the value of B/A is
30.

How many litres of water can a cube of side 10 cm hold?1

Answer» How many litres of water can a cube of side 10 cm hold?
  1. 1
31.

If sum of two positive numbers a and b, where a&gt;b is thrice their G.M. and ab=7+√p2, then the value of p is

Answer» If sum of two positive numbers a and b, where a>b is thrice their G.M. and ab=7+p2, then the value of p is
32.

If y=1√x, then dydx=?

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If y=1x, then dydx=?


33.

A bag contains 6 red and 4 blue balls (all are different). A fair die is rolled and number of balls equals to that appearing on the die is chosen from the bag at random. The probability that all the balls selected are red is

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A bag contains 6 red and 4 blue balls (all are different). A fair die is rolled and number of balls equals to that appearing on the die is chosen from the bag at random. The probability that all the balls selected are red is

34.

Two condensers of capacity 0.3μF and 0.6μF respectively are connected in series. The combination is connected across a potential of 6V. The ratio of energies stored by the condenser will be:

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Two condensers of capacity 0.3μF and 0.6μF respectively are connected in series. The combination is connected across a potential of 6V. The ratio of energies stored by the condenser will be:

35.

The average incomes of the people in two villages are P and Q, respectively. Assume that P≠Q. A person moves from the first village to the second village. The new average incomes are P' and Q', respectively. Which of the following is not possible?

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The average incomes of the people in two villages are P and Q, respectively. Assume that PQ. A person moves from the first village to the second village. The new average incomes are P' and Q', respectively. Which of the following is not possible?


36.

The image of the point (–8, 12) with respect to the line mirror 4x + 7y + 13 = 0 is

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The image of the point (–8, 12) with respect to the line mirror 4x + 7y + 13 = 0 is


37.

Number of solutions of the equation log(x2+6x+8)[log2x2+2x+3(x2−2x)]=0 is

Answer» Number of solutions of the equation log(x2+6x+8)[log2x2+2x+3(x22x)]=0 is
38.

The equation of a line passing through (−2,3) and parallel to the tangent at origin for circle x2+y2+x−y=0 is:

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The equation of a line passing through (2,3) and parallel to the tangent at origin for circle x2+y2+xy=0 is:

39.

Find the equations of the tangent and normal to the curve x2a2−y2b2=1 at the point (√2a,b).

Answer» Find the equations of the tangent and normal to the curve x2a2y2b2=1 at the point (2a,b).
40.

The domain of the function f(x)=exp(√5x−3−2x2) is

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The domain of the function f(x)=exp(5x32x2) is

41.

limx→π2sin 2xcos x

Answer»

limxπ2sin 2xcos x

42.

Find the values of the parameter a so that the point (a, 2) is an interior point of the triangle formed by the lines x+y−4=0, 3x−7y−8=0 and 4x−y−31=0

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Find the values of the parameter a so that the point (a, 2) is an interior point of the triangle formed by the lines x+y4=0, 3x7y8=0 and 4xy31=0

43.

The diameters of a circle are along 2x+y-7 and x+3y-11=0 Then the equation of this circle,which also passes through (5,7) is

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The diameters of a circle are along 2x+y-7 and x+3y-11=0 Then the equation of this circle,which also passes through (5,7) is


44.

The equation of the line passing through (−4,3,1), parallel to the plane x+2y−z−5=0 and intersecting the line x+1−3=y−32=z−2−1 is:

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The equation of the line passing through (4,3,1), parallel to the plane x+2yz5=0 and intersecting the line x+13=y32=z21 is:

45.

Find the centre and radius of each of the following circles. (i) (x−1)2+y2=4 (ii) (x+5)2+(y+1)2=9 (iii) (x+y2−4x+2y−3=0

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Find the centre and radius of each of the following circles.
(i) (x1)2+y2=4
(ii) (x+5)2+(y+1)2=9
(iii) (x+y24x+2y3=0

46.

∫cos3x−sin3x1−2 sin2x cos2xdx =Ksin 2x+c then K =

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cos3xsin3x12 sin2x cos2xdx =Ksin 2x+c then K =


47.

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

48.

Complex numbers which satisfy both the equations |z−1−i|=√2 and |z+1+i|=2 is/are

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Complex numbers which satisfy both the equations |z1i|=2 and |z+1+i|=2 is/are

49.

A function f(x) will have a local minimum at x = c if [ h is positive and tends to zero]

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A function f(x) will have a local minimum at x = c if [ h is positive and tends to zero]


50.

If n is any positive integer, write the value of i4n+1−i4n−12

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If n is any positive integer, write the value of i4n+1i4n12