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1.

Find the coordinates of the foot of the perpendicular from the point (−1, 3) to the line 3x−4y−16=0.

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Find the coordinates of the foot of the perpendicular from the point (1, 3) to the line 3x4y16=0.

2.

Total number of ways of selecting 3 smallest squares on a normal chess board, so that they don't belong to the same row, same column or same diagonal line, is

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Total number of ways of selecting 3 smallest squares on a normal chess board, so that they don't belong to the same row, same column or same diagonal line, is

3.

Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists : List IList II (A)Let z,ω,α be complex numbers such that(P)0|z|=|ω|=4 and α=z−¯¯¯ω16+z ¯¯¯ω. Then Re (α) is equal to (B)If x=p+iq is a complex number such that(Q)3x2=3+4i and x3=2+11i, where i=√−1,then p+q is equal to(C)Number of complex number(s) z satisfying the(R)4equation ¯¯¯z=iz2, where i=√−1, is equal to(D)If z∈C satisfies |z+2−i|=5, then the(S)5maximum value of |3z+9−7i|4 is equal to Which of the following is the only CORRECT combination?

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Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists :

List IList II (A)Let z,ω,α be complex numbers such that(P)0|z|=|ω|=4 and α=z¯¯¯ω16+z ¯¯¯ω. Then Re (α) is equal to (B)If x=p+iq is a complex number such that(Q)3x2=3+4i and x3=2+11i, where i=1,then p+q is equal to(C)Number of complex number(s) z satisfying the(R)4equation ¯¯¯z=iz2, where i=1, is equal to(D)If zC satisfies |z+2i|=5, then the(S)5maximum value of |3z+97i|4 is equal to

Which of the following is the only CORRECT combination?

4.

If the line y=x cuts the curve y=2x3+6x2+x−4 at three points A,B and C. Then the value of |OA.OB.OC| with O being the origin is

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If the line y=x cuts the curve y=2x3+6x2+x4 at three points A,B and C. Then the value of |OA.OB.OC| with O being the origin is

5.

Match the entries of col. I with those of col. II. Column−IColumn−II(a)f(x)=1−x+x21+x−x2 on [0,1](p)Greatest value of f=1(b)f(x)=2tanx−tan2x on [0,π2](q)Least value of f=35(c)f(x)=2π(sin2x−x) on [−π2,π2](r)Least value of f=−1(d)f(x)=12,(x3−3x2+6x−2) on (−1,1)(s)Least value of f=−6

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Match the entries of col. I with those of col. II.
ColumnIColumnII(a)f(x)=1x+x21+xx2 on [0,1](p)Greatest value of f=1(b)f(x)=2tanxtan2x on [0,π2](q)Least value of f=35(c)f(x)=2π(sin2xx) on [π2,π2](r)Least value of f=1(d)f(x)=12,(x33x2+6x2) on (1,1)(s)Least value of f=6


6.

Let f:(1,∞)→(0,∞) be a continuous and decreasing function with limx→∞f(4x)f(8x)=1, then limx→∞f(6x)f(8x) is equal to

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Let f:(1,)(0,) be a continuous and decreasing function with limxf(4x)f(8x)=1, then limxf(6x)f(8x) is equal to

7.

If the distance of the point P(1,–2,1) from the plane x+2y–2z=α, where α>0, is 5, then the foot of the perpendicular from P to the plane is

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If the distance of the point P(1,2,1) from the plane x+2y2z=α, where α>0, is 5, then the foot of the perpendicular from P to the plane is


8.

If the equation ky2+y=x2−16x+64 represents a parabola then the value of |4Δ|=

Answer» If the equation ky2+y=x216x+64 represents a parabola then the value of |4Δ|=
9.

In a triangle ABC with ∠A=90∘, P is a point on BC such that PA : PB = 3:4. If AB √7 and AC = √5, then BP:PC is

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In a triangle ABC with A=90, P is a point on BC such that PA : PB = 3:4. If AB 7 and AC = 5, then BP:PC is


10.

The expression tanA1−cotA+cotA1−tanA can be written as :

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The expression tanA1cotA+cotA1tanA can be written as :

11.

Does the lottery method always give you a random sample? Explain.

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Does the lottery method always give you a random sample? Explain.

12.

The solution set of log(1−x)(x−2)≥−1 is

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The solution set of log(1x)(x2)1 is

13.

Let the line segment joining A(6,3) and B(−1,−4) is doubled in length by adding equal segments to both the ends. If P(x1,y1) and Q(x2,y2) are the new end points, then the value of 5(x1+y2)+4(x2+y1) is

Answer» Let the line segment joining A(6,3) and B(1,4) is doubled in length by adding equal segments to both the ends. If P(x1,y1) and Q(x2,y2) are the new end points, then the value of 5(x1+y2)+4(x2+y1) is
14.

The number of integers in the domain of f(x)=√[x]−25−[x], where [.] represents the greatest integer function, is

Answer» The number of integers in the domain of f(x)=[x]25[x], where [.] represents the greatest integer function, is
15.

Sand is falling on the ground forming a cone at the rate of 15 cm3/s. The height of cone is always one-fourth the radius of the base. The rate at which the height of sand-cone is increasing when it's height is 5 cm is _________

Answer» Sand is falling on the ground forming a cone at the rate of 15 cm3/s. The height of cone is always one-fourth the radius of the base. The rate at which the height of sand-cone is increasing when it's height is 5 cm is _________
16.

The locus of point of intersection of pair of tangents to the ellipse x2a2+y2b2=1, (a>b) if the sum of ordinates of their point of contact is half the length of minor axis, is

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The locus of point of intersection of pair of tangents to the ellipse x2a2+y2b2=1, (a>b) if the sum of ordinates of their point of contact is half the length of minor axis, is

17.

Let x and y be two 2-digit numbers such that y is obtained by reversing the digits of x. Suppose they also satisfy x2–y2=m2 for some positive integer m. The value of x + y + m is.

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Let x and y be two 2-digit numbers such that y is obtained by reversing the digits of x. Suppose they also satisfy x2y2=m2 for some positive integer m. The value of x + y + m is.


18.

Equation of the circle through origin which cuts intercepts of length a and b on axes is

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Equation of the circle through origin which cuts intercepts of length a and b on axes is


19.

Let a,b∈R,(a≠0). If the function f defined as f(x)=⎧⎪⎪⎪⎪⎪⎪⎪⎪⎪⎪⎨⎪⎪⎪⎪⎪⎪⎪⎪⎪⎪⎩2x2a ,0≤x<1a ,1≤x<√22b2−4bx3 ,√2≤x<∞ is continuous in the interval [0,∞),,then an ordered pair (a,b) is:

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Let a,bR,(a0). If the function f defined as
f(x)=

















2x2a ,0x<1a ,1x<22b24bx3 ,2x<

is continuous in the interval [0,),,then an ordered pair (a,b) is:

20.

If A=⎛⎜⎝55xx0x5x005⎞⎟⎠ and |A2|=25, then |x| is equal to

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If A=55xx0x5x005 and |A2|=25, then |x| is equal to

21.

Let P(4,−4) and Q(9,6) be two points on the parabola y2=4x and let X be any point on the arc POQ of this parabola, where O is the vertex of this parabola, such that the area of Δ PXQ is maximum. Then this maximum area (in sq. units) is:

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Let P(4,4) and Q(9,6) be two points on the parabola y2=4x and let X be any point on the arc POQ of this parabola, where O is the vertex of this parabola, such that the area of Δ PXQ is maximum. Then this maximum area (in sq. units) is:

22.

If (x+1),3x and (4x+2) are the first three terms of an A.P., then the value of 5th term is

Answer» If (x+1),3x and (4x+2) are the first three terms of an A.P., then the value of 5th term is
23.

A racing car is traveling along a track at a constant speed of 40m/s. A TV cameraman is recording the event from a distance of 30 m directly away from the track as shown in figure in order to keep the car under view, at what angular speed must the camera be rotated [in rad/sec]:

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A racing car is traveling along a track at a constant speed of 40m/s. A TV cameraman is recording the event from a distance of 30 m directly away from the track as shown in figure in order to keep the car under view, at what angular speed must the camera be rotated [in rad/sec]:


24.

The solution set of 3x2−4≥243 is

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The solution set of 3x24243 is

25.

If z=x+iy and |z−1|2+|z+1|2=4, then the locus of z is

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If z=x+iy and |z1|2+|z+1|2=4, then the locus of z is

26.

Let U = {1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9}, A = {2,4,6,8} and B = {2,3,5,7}. Verify that : (i) (A∪B)′=A′∩B′ (ii) (A∩B)′=A′∪B′.

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Let U = {1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9},

A = {2,4,6,8} and B = {2,3,5,7}.

Verify that :

(i) (AB)=AB

(ii) (AB)=AB.

27.

Find two positive numbers x and y such that their sum is 35 and the product x2y5 is maximum.

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Find two positive numbers x and y such that their sum is 35 and the product x2y5 is maximum.

28.

For x&gt;0, define A=⎡⎢⎢⎢⎣x+1x000x00016⎤⎥⎥⎥⎦, B=⎡⎢⎢⎢⎢⎢⎢⎢⎣5xx2+10003x00014⎤⎥⎥⎥⎥⎥⎥⎥⎦ Let X=(AB)−1+(AB)−2+⋯+(AB)−nY=limn→∞XZ=Y−1−2I where I is an identity matrix of order 3. Column I Column II (A) The minimum value of [ trace (AY) ] is{[.] represents the greatest integer function} (P) 24(B) The value of det(Y−1) is(Q) 12(C) If trace (Z+Z2+Z3+⋯+Z10)=2a+b(a,b∈N), then a+b is equal to(R) 6(D) If |adj(√5Y−1)|=k, then the number of odd positive divisors of k is (S) 19 Note: Trace of a square matrix is the sum of the diagonal elements. Which of the following is the CORRECT combination?

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For x>0, define
A=

x+1x000x00016

,

B=





5xx2+10003x00014







Let X=(AB)1+(AB)2++(AB)nY=limnXZ=Y12I
where I is an identity matrix of order 3.

Column I Column II (A) The minimum value of [ trace (AY) ] is{[.] represents the greatest integer function} (P) 24(B) The value of det(Y1) is(Q) 12(C) If trace (Z+Z2+Z3++Z10)=2a+b(a,bN), then a+b is equal to(R) 6(D) If |adj(5Y1)|=k, then the number of odd positive divisors of k is (S) 19


Note: Trace of a square matrix is the sum of the diagonal elements.

Which of the following is the CORRECT combination?

29.

If fifth term of a G.P. is 2, then the product of its first 9 terms is

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If fifth term of a G.P. is 2, then the product of its first 9 terms is

30.

Choose the correct answer. ∫1ex+e−x dx is equal to(a) tan−1ex+C(b) tan−1e−x+C (c) log (ex−e−x)+C(d) log (ex+e−x)+C

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Choose the correct answer.

1ex+ex dx is equal to(a) tan1ex+C(b) tan1ex+C (c) log (exex)+C(d) log (ex+ex)+C

31.

If g(x)=sinxx∫0cost dt+cos2x−x22+x∫0t dt+4, then the area bounded by the curve y=3g(x)(x2−3x+2) and the x-axis is

Answer» If g(x)=sinxx0cost dt+cos2xx22+x0t dt+4, then the area bounded by the curve y=3g(x)(x23x+2) and the x-axis is
32.

If z=11−cosθ−i sinθ,then Re(z)=

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If z=11cosθi sinθ,then Re(z)=


33.

Find all possible values of x, which satisfy the trigonometric equation tan−1(x−1x−2)+tan−1(x+1x+2)=π4.

Answer» Find all possible values of x, which satisfy the trigonometric equation tan1(x1x2)+tan1(x+1x+2)=π4.
34.

The number of ways of distributing 4 blue balls 5 yellow balls and 3 red balls among 4 children (considering ball of same colour as identical) is

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The number of ways of distributing 4 blue balls 5 yellow balls and 3 red balls among 4 children (considering ball of same colour as identical) is

35.

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36.

Consider the function f(x) and g(x) on R, defined as f(x)=2x−x2 and g(x)=xn where n∈N. If the area between y=f(x) and y=g(x) in the first quadrant is 12 sq. unit, then n is a divisor of

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Consider the function f(x) and g(x) on R, defined as f(x)=2xx2 and g(x)=xn where nN. If the area between y=f(x) and y=g(x) in the first quadrant is 12 sq. unit, then n is a divisor of

37.

Find points on the curve x29+y216=1 =1 at which the tangents are parallel to Y-axis.

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Find points on the curve x29+y216=1 =1 at which the tangents are parallel to Y-axis.

38.

→a and →b are two vectors such that |→a|=1,|→b|=4 and →a⋅→b=2. If →c=(2→a×→b)−3→b, then the angle between →b and →c is

Answer» a and b are two vectors such that |a|=1,|b|=4 and ab=2. If c=(2a×b)3b, then the angle between b and c is
39.

In a group 14 males and 6 females, 8 and 3 of the males and females respectively are aged above 40 years. The probability that a person selected at random from the group is aged above 40 years, given that the slelected person is a female, is

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In a group 14 males and 6 females, 8 and 3 of the males and females respectively are aged above 40 years. The probability that a person selected at random from the group is aged above 40 years, given that the slelected person is a female, is

40.

The line through the points (a,b) and (−a,−b) passes through the point

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The line through the points (a,b) and (a,b) passes through the point

41.

If f(x) = ⎧⎪⎨⎪⎩mx2+n,x&lt;0nx+m,0≤x≤1nx3+m,x&gt;1 for what intergers m and n does both limx→0 f(x) and limx→1 f(x) exist?

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If f(x) = mx2+n,x<0nx+m,0x1nx3+m,x>1 for what intergers m and n does both limx0 f(x) and limx1 f(x) exist?

42.

The anti-derivative of (√x+1√x) equals (a)13x13+2x12+C(b)23x23+12x2+C(c)23x32+2x12+C(d)32x32+12x12+C

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The anti-derivative of (x+1x) equals
(a)13x13+2x12+C(b)23x23+12x2+C(c)23x32+2x12+C(d)32x32+12x12+C

43.

If the independent variable x is changed to y, then the differential equation xd2ydx2+(dydx)3−(dydx)=0 is changed to xd2xdy2+(dxdy)2=k where k equals

Answer» If the independent variable x is changed to y, then the differential equation xd2ydx2+(dydx)3(dydx)=0 is changed to xd2xdy2+(dxdy)2=k where k equals
44.

Answer the following as true or false: (i) Two collinear vectors having the same magnitude are equal.

Answer» Answer the following as true or false:
(i) Two collinear vectors having the same magnitude are equal.
45.

Integrate the following functions. ∫x+2√x2−1dx.

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Integrate the following functions.
x+2x21dx.

46.

Find the general solutions of the following equations:(i) sin 2θ=√32(ii) cos 3θ=12(iii) sin 9θ=sinθ(iv) sin θ=cos 3θ(v) tan θ+cot 2θ=0(vi) tan 3θ=cot θ(vii) tan 2θ tan θ=1(viii) tan mθ+cot nθ=0(ix) tan pθ=cot qθ(x) sin 2θ+cos θ=0(xi)sin θ=tan θ(xii)sin 3θ+cos 2θ=0

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Find the general solutions of the following equations:(i) sin 2θ=32(ii) cos 3θ=12(iii) sin 9θ=sinθ(iv) sin θ=cos 3θ(v) tan θ+cot 2θ=0(vi) tan 3θ=cot θ(vii) tan 2θ tan θ=1(viii) tan mθ+cot nθ=0(ix) tan pθ=cot qθ(x) sin 2θ+cos θ=0(xi)sin θ=tan θ(xii)sin 3θ+cos 2θ=0

47.

Find the equation of the line passing through (0, 0) with slope m.

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Find the equation of the line passing through (0, 0) with slope m.

48.

If both the roots of x2+2(k+2)x+9k−1=0 are negative, then k lies in

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If both the roots of x2+2(k+2)x+9k1=0 are negative, then k lies in

49.

A class has 15 students whose ages are 14, 17, 15, 14, 21, 17, 19, 20, 16, 18, 20, 17, 16, 19, and 20yr. One student is selected in such a manner that each has the same chance of being of chosen and the age X of the selected student is recorded. What is the probability distribution of the random variable X? Find mean, variance and Standard Deviation (SD) of X.

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A class has 15 students whose ages are 14, 17, 15, 14, 21, 17, 19, 20, 16, 18, 20, 17, 16, 19, and 20yr. One student is selected in such a manner that each has the same chance of being of chosen and the age X of the selected student is recorded. What is the probability distribution of the random variable X? Find mean, variance and Standard Deviation (SD) of X.

50.

If cos(x2)cos(x22)cos(x23)...............to ∞=sin xxthen 122sec2(x2)124sec2(x22)+.......=

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If cos(x2)cos(x22)cos(x23)...............to =sin xxthen 122sec2(x2)124sec2(x22)+.......=