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Question 1.
An objective function Z = ax + by is maximum at points (8,2) and (4,6). If a ≥ 0, b ≥ 0, and ab = 25, then the maximum value of the function is:
  • (1) 60
  • (2) 50
  • (3) 40
  • (4) 80
Correct Answer: (2) 50
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Question 2.
The area of the region bounded by the lines x + 2y = 12, x = 2, x = 6, and the x-axis is:
  • (1) 34 sq units
  • (2) 20 sq units
  • (3) 24 sq units
  • (4) 16 sq units
Correct Answer: (4) 16 sq units
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Question 3.
A die is rolled thrice. What is the probability of getting a number greater than 4 in the first and second throw of the dice, and a number less than 4 in the third throw?
  • (1) 1/3
  • (2) 1/6
  • (3) 1/9
  • (4) 1/18
Correct Answer: (4) 1/18
View Solution

Probability of rolling greater than 4: P(greater than 4) = 2/6 = 1/3.
Probability of rolling less than 4: P(less than 4) = 3/6 = 1/2.
The combined probability for the three throws is: P(required outcome) = (1/3) * (1/3) * (1/2) = 1/18.
 

Remember to multiply the probabilities for independent events to find the combined probability.

Question 4.
The corner points of the feasible region for an L.P.P. are (0, 10), (5, 5), (5, 15) and (0, 30). If the objective function is Z = αx + βy, α, β > 0, the condition on α and β so that maximum of Z occurs at corner points (5, 5) and (0, 20) is:
  • (1) α = 5β
  • (2) 5α = β
  • (3) α = 3β
  • (4) 4α = 5β
Correct Answer: (2) 5α = β
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To maximize Z at the given points, you need to solve for α and β by considering the slopes of the objective function and the boundary lines of the feasible region.

Pay attention to the conditions where the objective function is maximized at the boundary points.

Question 5.
If t = e^(2x) and y = ln(t²), then d²y/dx² is:
  • (1) 0
  • (2) 4t
  • (3) 2t
  • (4) 2t e^(2t(4t - 1))
Correct Answer: (1) 0
View Solution

First, simplify y = ln(t²) as follows:
Since t = e^(2x), we have: y = 2 * ln(t) = 4x.
First derivative: dy/dx = 4
Second derivative: d²y/dx² = 0
Thus, d²y/dx² is 0.


 

Look for simplifications before differentiating to make the solution more straightforward.

Question 6.
If A and B are symmetric matrices of the same order, then AB - BA is:
  • (1) Symmetric matrix
  • (2) Zero matrix
  • (3) Skew-symmetric matrix
  • (4) Identity matrix
Correct Answer: (3) Skew-symmetric matrix
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Question 7.
If A is a square matrix of order 4 and |A| = 4, then |2A| will be:
  • (1) 8
  • (2) 64
  • (3) 16
  • (4) 4
Correct Answer: (2) 64
View Solution

For an n × n matrix, |kA| = k^n * |A|.
Here, |2A| = 2^4 * 4 = 64.

The determinant of a matrix scales by the factor of the matrix size when multiplied by a scalar.

Question 8.
If [A]₃×₂ [B]ₓ×ᵧ = [C]₃×₁, then x and y are:
  • (1) x = 1, y = 3
  • (2) x = 2, y = 1
  • (3) x = 3, y = 3
  • (4) x = 3, y = 1
Correct Answer: (2) x = 2, y = 1
View Solution

Given the matrices [A]₃×₂, [B]ₓ×ᵧ, and [C]₃×₁, for matrix multiplication to be defined, x must equal 2.
The resulting product [A][B] will have dimensions 3 × y, which must match [C]₃×₁, so y = 1.

Always check the dimensions of matrices to ensure matrix multiplication is defined.

Question 9.
If a function f(x) = x² + bx + 1 is increasing in the interval [1, 2], then the least value of b is:
  • (1) 5
  • (2) 0
  • (3) -2
  • (4) -4
Correct Answer: (3) -2
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Question 10.
Two dice are thrown simultaneously. If X denotes the number of fours, then the expectation of X will be:
  • (1) 5/9
  • (2) 1/3
  • (3) 4/7
  • (4) 3/8
Correct Answer: (2) 1/3
View Solution

Each die has a probability of 1/6 of showing a four. The expectation of X (the number of fours) is the sum of the expectations for each die: E(X) = E(X1) + E(X2).
E(X1) = 1/6, E(X2) = 1/6.
Thus, E(X) = 1/6 + 1/6 = 2/6 = 1/3.
 

When finding expectations, always add the individual expectations for independent events.

Question 11.
For the function f(x) = 2x³ − 9x² + 12x − 5, x ∈ [0, 3], match List-I with List-II:
List-I
(A) Absolute maximum value
(B) Absolute minimum value
(C) Point of maxima
(D) Point of minima
List-II
(I) 3
(II) 0
(III) -5
(IV) 4
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
  • (1) (A) - (IV), (B) - (II), (C) - (I), (D) - (III)
  • (2) (A) - (II), (B) - (III), (C) - (I), (D) - (IV)
  • (3) (A) - (IV), (B) - (III), (C) - (II), (D) - (I)
  • (4) (A) - (IV), (B) - (III), (C) - (I), (D) - (II)
Correct Answer: (4) (A)- (IV), (B)- (III), (C)- (I), (D)- (II)
View Solution

Differentiate f(x) = 2x³ − 9x² + 12x − 5 to find f'(x) = 6x² − 18x + 12.
Solve f'(x) = 0 to find critical points within the interval [0, 3].
Evaluate f(x) at the endpoints x = 0 and x = 3, and at the critical points, to determine the absolute maximum and minimum values.
 

Always check both the critical points and the boundary values to determine maxima and minima.

Question 12.
The second-order derivative of which of the following functions is 5x?
  • (1) 5x * ln(5)
  • (2) 5x * (ln(5))²
  • (3) 5x
  • (4) 5x * (ln(5))²
Correct Answer: (4) 5x * (ln(5))²
View Solution

We need to determine which function’s second derivative equals 5x.
For (1), (2), and (3), the second derivatives do not yield 5x.
For (4), d²/dx² of 5x * (ln(5))² = 5x.
 

Check the second derivatives carefully for each function to ensure that the correct one matches the given result.

Question 13.
The degree of the differential equation 1 - (dy/dx)² = k(d²y/dx²) is:
  • (1) 1
  • (2) 2
  • (3) 3
  • (4) 3/2
Correct Answer: (2) 2
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Question 14.
The value of the integral from x to π of (x + n) dx is:
  • (1) (n * e^n) / (x - 1) * log(C) + n * x * π
  • (2) (n * e^n) / (x + 1) * log(C) + x - 1
  • (3) (n * e^n) / (x + 1) * log(C) + n * x * π
  • (4) (n * e^n) / x * log(C) + x - 1 + π
Correct Answer: (3) (n * e^n) / (x + 1) * log(C) + n * x * π
View Solution

This integral involves solving the definite integral using substitution and evaluating at limits to reach the final result.

Use substitution methods to simplify the integral and evaluate it at the given limits.

Question 15.
The value of the integral from 0 to 2 of (a - bx) / (a + bx) dx is:
  • (1) (a - b) / (a + b)
  • (2) 1 / (a - b)
  • (3) (a + b) / 2
  • (4) 1 / (a + b)
Correct Answer: (1) (a - b) / (a + b)
View Solution

This is a standard integral that can be solved using substitution and evaluating the limits.

Perform substitution to simplify the integral before applying the limits.

Question 16.
The unit vector perpendicular to each of the vectors a + b and ⃗a − b, where a = î + ĵ + k̂ and b = î + 2ĵ + 3k̂, is:
  • (1) 1/√6 î + 2/√6 ĵ + 1/√6 k̂
  • (2) −1/√6 î + 1/√6 ĵ − 1/√6 k̂
  • (3) −1/√6 î + 2/√6 ĵ + 2/√6 k̂
  • (4) −1/√6 î + 2/√6 ĵ − 1/√6 k̂
Correct Answer: (4) −1/√6 î + 2/√6 ĵ − 1/√6 k̂
View Solution

The cross product of ⃗a + ⃗b and ⃗a − ⃗b gives the perpendicular vector. After computing the cross product, normalize it to find the unit vector: −1/√6 î + 2/√6 ĵ − 1/√6 k̂.

To find a unit vector, compute the cross product and then normalize by dividing by the magnitude.

Question 17.
Let X denote the number of hours you play during a randomly selected day. The probability that X can take values x has the following form, where c is some constant:
(0.1, if x = 0, cx, if x = 1 or x = 2, c(5 − x), if x = 3 or x = 4, 0, otherwise)
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:


 
  • (1) (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV)
  • (2) (A) - (IV), (B) - (III), (C) - (II), (D) - (I)
  • (3) (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III)
  • (4) (A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (II)
Correct Answer: (2) (A)- (IV), (B)- (III), (C)- (II), (D)- (I)
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Question 18.
If sin y = x sin(a + y), then dy/dx is:
  • (1) sin(a + y) / sin a
  • (2) sin(a + y) / sin² a
  • (3) sin(a + y) / sin a
  • (4) sin²(a + y) / sin a
Correct Answer: (4) sin²(a + y) / sin a
View Solution

Differentiate both sides with respect to x: cos y * dy/dx = sin(a + y) + x cos(a + y) * dy/dx.
Isolate dy/dx and simplify to get: dy/dx = sin²(a + y) / sin a.

When dealing with implicit differentiation, isolate the derivative term first for easier solving.

Question 19.
The distance between the lines r = î − 2ĵ + 3k̂ + λ(2î + 3ĵ + 6k̂) and r = 3î − 2ĵ + k̂ + µ(4î + 6ĵ + 12k̂) is:
  • (1) √328/7
  • (2) 7
  • (3) √199/7
  • (4) √421/7
Correct Answer: (3) √328/7
View Solution

Use the formula for the distance between two skew lines: d = |(⃗d₁ × ⃗d₂) · (⃗r₂ − ⃗r₁)| / |⃗d₁ × ⃗d₂|. After calculating the cross product and dot product, the distance is √328/7.

The formula for distance between skew lines is crucial in vector geometry problems.

Question 20.
If f(x) = 2 tan⁻¹(ex) − π/4, then f(x) is:
  • (1) Even and strictly increasing in (0, ∞)
  • (2) Even and strictly decreasing in (0, ∞)
  • (3) Odd and strictly increasing in (−∞, ∞)
  • (4) Odd and strictly decreasing in (−∞, ∞)
Correct Answer: (3) Odd and strictly increasing in (−∞, ∞)
View Solution

f(x) = 2 tan⁻¹(ex) − π/4 is an odd function and is strictly increasing over the entire real line. Thus, the correct answer is (3).

Analyzing the function's symmetry and monotonicity is important when determining its properties.

Question 21.
For the differential equation (x loge x) dy = (logex − y) dx:
  • (1) Degree of the given differential equation is 1.
  • (2) It is a homogeneous differential equation.
  • (3) Solution is 2y loge x + A = (loge x)², where A is an arbitrary constant.
  • (4) Solution is 2y loge x + A = loge(loge x), where A is an arbitrary constant.
Correct Answer: (1) (A) and (C) only
View Solution

Question 22.
There are two bags. Bag-1 contains 4 white and 6 black balls and Bag-2 contains 5 white and 5 black balls. A die is rolled, if it shows a number divisible by 3, a ball is drawn from Bag-1, else a ball is drawn from Bag-2. If the ball drawn is not black in color, the probability that it was not drawn from Bag-2 is:
  • (1) 4/9
  • (2) 3/8
  • (3) 2/7
  • (4) 4/19
Correct Answer: (3) 2/7
View Solution

Using Bayes' theorem, we calculate the probability that the ball was not drawn from Bag-2, given that it is not black. The final result is 2/7.

Use Bayes' theorem for problems involving conditional probability.

Question 23.
Which of the following cannot be the direction ratios of the straight line x − 3 / 2 = 2 − y / 3 = z + 4 / −1?
  • (1) 2, −3, −1
  • (2) −2, 3, 1
  • (3) 2, 3, −1
  • (4) 6, −9, −3
Correct Answer: (3) 2, 3, −1
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The direction ratios of the line x − 3 / 2 = 2 − y / 3 = z + 4 / −1 are 2, −3, −1. Option (3) does not match the correct direction ratios, as the second direction ratio should be negative.

When finding direction ratios, ensure they match the coefficients in the parametric form of the line.

Question 24.
Which one of the following represents the correct feasible region determined by the following constraints of an LPP? x + y ≥ 10, 2x + 2y ≤ 25, x ≥ 0, y ≥ 0.
  • (1) Region A
  • (2) Region B
  • (3) Region D
  • (4) Region C
Correct Answer: (3) Region D
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Question 25.
Let R be the relation over the set A of all straight lines in a plane such that l₁Rl₂ ⇐⇒ l₁ is parallel to l₂. Then R is:
  • (1) Symmetric
  • (2) Transitive
  • (3) An equivalence relation
  • (4) Reflexive
Correct Answer: (3) An equivalence relation
View Solution

The relation R is reflexive (a line is parallel to itself), symmetric (if l₁ is parallel to l₂, then l₂ is parallel to l₁), and transitive (if l₁ is parallel to l₂, and l₂ is parallel to l₃, then l₁ is parallel to l₃).

An equivalence relation satisfies the properties of reflexivity, symmetry, and transitivity.

Question 26.
The probability of not getting 53 Tuesdays in a leap year is:
  • (1) 2/7
  • (2) 1/7
  • (3) 0
  • (4) 5/7
Correct Answer: (4) 5/7
View Solution

Question 27.
The angle between two lines whose direction ratios are proportional to 1, 1, −2 and (√3 − 1), (−√3 − 1), −4 is:
  • (1) π/3
  • (2) π
  • (3) π/6
  • (4) π/2
Correct Answer: (1) π/3
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Question 28.
If \( \vec{a} \cdot \vec{b} + \vec{a} \cdot \vec{a} = 27 \) and \( |\vec{a}| = 2|\vec{b}| \), then \( |\vec{b}| \) is:
  • (1) 3
  • (2) 2
  • (3) 5/6
  • (4) 6
Correct Answer: (1) 3
View Solution

By using the formula \( \vec{a} \cdot \vec{b} = |\vec{a}| |\vec{b}| \cos(\theta) \) and substituting the given information, we find \( |\vec{b}| = 3 \).

Pay attention to vector dot product properties and use the given conditions.

Question 29.
If tan⁻¹(2 / 3 − x + 1) = cot⁻¹(3 / 3x + 1), then which one of the following is true?
  • (1) There is no real value of x satisfying the above equation.
  • (2) There is one positive and one negative real value of x satisfying the above equation.
  • (3) There are two real positive values of x satisfying the above equation.
  • (4) There are two real negative values of x satisfying the above equation.
Correct Answer: (2) There is one positive and one negative real value of x satisfying the above equation.
View Solution

By using the identity cot⁻¹(y) = π/2 − tan⁻¹(y), we can solve the equation and find that there are two solutions for x, one positive and one negative.

Use the trigonometric identities to simplify the equation and solve for x.

Question 30.
If A, B, and C are three singular matrices given by A = [3b, 5; a, 2], B = [1, 4; 3, 2], and C = [a + b + c, c + 1; a + c, c], then the value of abc is:
  • (1) 15
  • (2) 30
  • (3) 45
  • (4) 90
Correct Answer: (3) 45
View Solution

The determinant of each matrix is zero because they are singular. Solving the equations formed by the determinants, we find that the value of abc is 45.

Check the properties of singular matrices and solve using determinant conditions.

Question 31.
The value of the integral
ee+1 (log(3) * 2x) / (2x * log(2) * e - 1) dx is:
  • (1) loge 3
  • (2) loge 4 - loge 3
  • (3) loge 9 - loge 4
  • (4) loge 3 - loge 2
Correct Answer: (2) loge 4 - loge 3
View Solution

This is an integral involving logarithmic functions, which can be simplified using standard integration techniques for logarithms.

Familiarize yourself with the integration of logarithmic functions.

Question 32.
If a, b, c are three vectors such that a + b + c = 0, where a and b are unit vectors and |c| = 2, then the angle between the vectors b and c is:
  • (1) 60°
  • (2) 90°
  • (3) 120°
  • (4) 180°
Correct Answer: (3) 120°
View Solution

Question 33.
Let [x] denote the greatest integer function. Then match List-I with List-II:
List-I
(A) |x − 1| + |x − 2|
(B) x − |x|
(C) x − [x]
(D) x|x|
List-II
(I) is differentiable everywhere except at x = 0
(II) is continuous everywhere
(III) is not differentiable at x = 1
(IV) is differentiable at x = 1
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :











 
  • (1) (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV)
  • (2) (A) - (I), (B) - (III), (C) - (II), (D) - (IV)
  • (3) (A) - (II), (B) - (I), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV)
  • (4) (A) - (II), (B) - (IV), (C) - (III), (D) - (I)
Correct Answer: (3) (A)- (II), (B)- (I), (C)- (III), (D)- (IV)
View Solution

(A) |x − 1| + |x − 2| is continuous everywhere. Match: (A) → (II).
(B) x − |x| is differentiable at x = 1. Match: (B) → (I).
(C) x − [x] is not differentiable at x = 1. Match: (C) → (III).
(D) x|x| is differentiable at x = 1. Match: (D) → (IV).

 

Carefully analyze each function’s behavior at critical points like x = 0 or x = 1.

Question 34.
The rate of change (in cm²/s) of the total surface area of a hemisphere with respect to radius r at r = √3 is:
  • (1) 66π
  • (2) 6.6π
  • (3) 3.3π
  • (4) 4.4π
Correct Answer: (2) 6.6π
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Question 35.
The area of the region bounded by the lines x + 7√3a + y/b = 4, x = 0, and y = 0 is:
  • (1) 56√3ab
  • (2) 56a
  • (3) ab²
  • (4) 3ab
Correct Answer: (1) 56√3ab
View Solution

The equation of the line is x + 7√3a + y/b = 4.
The intercepts are: when x = 0, y = 4b, and when y = 0, x = 28√3a.
The area of the triangle formed is given by: Area = 1/2 × base × height.
The base is 28√3a and the height is 4b, so the area is: Area = 1/2 × (28√3a) × (4b) = 56√3ab.

 

Remember to use the intercepts to determine the base and height of the triangle.

Question 36.
If A is a square matrix and I is an identity matrix such that A² = A, then A(I − 2A)³ + 2A³ is equal to:
  • (1) I + A
  • (2) I + 2A
  • (3) I − A
  • (4) A
Correct Answer: (4) A
View Solution

We are given that A² = A.
Using this, simplify the expression A(I − 2A)³ + 2A³.
First, simplify (I − 2A)³ = I − 6A.
Then, the expression becomes A(I − 6A) + 2A.
Simplify to get A.


 

Simplify the terms step by step and use the given condition A² = A.

Question 37.
Match List-I with List-II:
List-I
(A) Integrating factor of xdy − (y + 2x²)dx = 0
(B) Integrating factor of (2x² − 3y)dx = xdy
(C) Integrating factor of (2y + 3x²)dx + xdy = 0
(D) Integrating factor of 2xdy + (3x³ + 2y)dx = 0
List-II
(I) 1/x
(II) x
(III) x²
(IV) x³
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :











 
  • (1) (A) - (I), (B) - (III), (C) - (IV), (D) - (II)
  • (2) (A) - (I), (B) - (IV), (C) - (III), (D) - (II)
  • (3) (A) - (II), (B) - (I), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV)
  • (4) (A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (II), (D) - (I)
Correct Answer: (2) (A)- (I), (B)- (IV), (C)- (III), (D)- (II)
View Solution

Analyze each differential equation and find the corresponding integrating factor:
(A) 1/x, (B) x³, (C) x², (D) x.

Carefully study the structure of each differential equation and identify the integrating factor.

Question 38.
If the function f: N → N is defined as f(n) =
(A) f is injective
(B) f is into
(C) f is surjective
(D) f is invertible
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:





 
  • (1) (B) only
  • (2) (A), (B), and (D) only
  • (3) (A) and (C) only
  • (4) (A), (C), and (D) only
Correct Answer: (4) (A), (C), and (D) only
View Solution

Question 39.
Evaluate ∫(1 − cot(x)) csc(x) + cos(x) dx from 0 to π/2:
  • (1) 0
  • (2) π/4
  • (3) ∞
  • (4) π/12
Correct Answer: (1) 0
View Solution

The integrand is odd with respect to x = π/4, and since the integral is symmetric about π/4, the value of the integral is 0.

Pay attention to symmetry properties in integrals, as they can simplify the calculation.

Question 40.
If the random variable X has the following distribution:
X: 0 1 2
P(X): k 2k 3k
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:



 
  • (1) (A)- (I), (B)- (II), (C)- (III), (D)- (IV)
  • (2) (A)- (IV), (B)- (III), (C)- (II), (D)- (I)
  • (3) (A)- (I), (B)- (II), (C)- (IV), (D)- (III)
  • (4) (A)- (III), (B)- (IV), (C)- (I), (D)- (II)
Correct Answer: (2) (A)- (IV), (B)- (III), (C)- (II), (D)- (I)
View Solution

Question 41.
For a square matrix Aₙₓₙ:
(A) |adj A| = |A|ⁿ⁻¹
(B) |A| = |adj A|ⁿ⁻¹
(C) A(adj A) = |A|
(D) A⁻¹ = 1 / |A|
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:





 
  • (1) (B) and (D) only
  • (2) (A) and (D) only
  • (3) (A), (C) and (D) only
  • (4) (B), (C) and (D) only
Correct Answer: (2) (A) and (D) only
View Solution

For a square matrix Aₙₓₙ, the determinant of the adjugate of A is given by: |adj A| = |A|ⁿ⁻¹.
This property confirms that (A) is correct.
For the inverse of a matrix: |A⁻¹| = 1 / |A|.
This property confirms that (D) is correct.
(C) is valid, but it is not relevant to the determinant properties.
(B) is incorrect because |A| ≠ |adj A|ⁿ⁻¹.



 

Review properties of adjugate matrices and determinants to clarify these relationships.

Question 42.
The matrix
[1 0 0]
[0 1 0]
[0 0 1]
is a:
(A) scalar matrix
(B) diagonal matrix
(C) skew-symmetric matrix
(D) symmetric matrix
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:





 
  • (1) (A), (B) and (D) only
  • (2) (A), (B) and (C) only
  • (3) (A), (B), (C) and (D)
  • (4) (B), (C) and (D) only
Correct Answer: (1) (A), (B), and (D) only
View Solution

The matrix is a scalar matrix because all diagonal elements are equal and non-zero.
It is also a diagonal matrix since all non-diagonal elements are zero.
This matrix is symmetric because A = Aᵀ.
It is not skew-symmetric because all diagonal elements are non-zero.

A matrix with equal diagonal elements is scalar and also diagonal.

Question 43.
The feasible region represented by the constraints 4x + y ≥ 80, x + 5y ≥ 115, 3x + 2y ≤ 150, x, y ≥ 0 of an LPP is:
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

 
  • (1) Region A
  • (2) Region B
  • (3) Region C
  • (4) Region D
Correct Answer: (3) Region C
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Question 44.
The area of the region enclosed between the curves 4x² = y and y = 4 is:
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

 
  • (1) 16 sq. units
  • (2) 32/3 sq. units
  • (3) 8/3 sq. units
  • (4) 16/3 sq. units
Correct Answer: (4) 16/3 sq. units
View Solution

The curves 4x² = y and y = 4 intersect at y = 4.
We find the area between these curves from y = 0 to y = 4.
Using integration: Area = 2 * ∫ from 0 to 4 of √y dy = 16/3 sq. units.

Use integration to find the area between curves by setting limits based on the intersection points.

Question 45.
Evaluate ∫ e^x (2x + 1) / (2√x) dx:
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

 
  • (1) 2 x 1 e x + C
  • (2) – e x x + C
  • (3) – 2 x 1 e x + C
  • (4) e x x + C
Correct Answer: (4) e^x√x + C
View Solution

The integrand simplifies to: e^x√x + 1 / (2√x) dx.
After substitution and simplification, the result is e^x√x + C.

Use substitution to simplify integrals involving products of exponential and square root terms.

Question 46.
If f(x) is defined as:
f(x) = {kx + 1 if x ≤ π, cos(x) if x > π},
is continuous at x = π, then the value of k is:
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

 
  • (1) 0
  • (2) π
  • (3) π/2
  • (4) -π
Correct Answer: (4) -2/π
View Solution

For continuity at x = π, the left-hand limit, right-hand limit, and the value of the function at x = π must all be equal.
Equating the left-hand limit and right-hand limit gives k = -2/π.

Ensure continuity at the boundary by equating the left-hand and right-hand limits at the given point.

Question 47.
If P = [−1, 2, 1]ᵀ and Q = [2, −4, 1], then (PQ)ᵀ will be:
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
  • (1) [-2 4 2, 4 −8 −4, −1 2 1]
Correct Answer: (2) [-2 4 2, 4 −8 −4, −1 2 1]
View Solution

Compute the product PQ: the result is a 3x3 matrix.
Take the transpose of PQ to get (PQ)ᵀ = [-2 4 2, 4 −8 −4, −1 2 1].

Ensure you correctly handle matrix multiplication and transpose operations.

Question 48.
If Δ =
[1 cos(x) 1]
[-cos(x) 1 cos(x)]
[-1 -cos(x) 1]
Then:
(A) Δ = 2(1 – cos² x)
(B) Δ = 2(2 – sin² x)
(C) Minimum value of Δ is 2
(D) Maximum value of Δ is 4
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:



 
  • (1) (A), (C) and (D) only
  • (2) (A), (B) and (C) only
  • (3) (A), (B), (C) and (D)
  • (4) (B), (C) and (D) only
Correct Answer: (4) (B), (C), and (D) only
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Question 49.
If f(x) = sin(x) + 1/2 cos²(x) in [0, π/2], then:
(A) f'(x) = cos x – sin 2x
(B) The critical points of the function are x = π/6 and x = π/2
(C) The minimum value of the function is 2
(D) The maximum value of the function is 3/4
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

 
  • (1) (A), (B) and (D) only
  • (2) (A), (B) and (C) only
  • (3) (A), (B), (C) and (D)
  • (4) (B), (C) and (D) only
Correct Answer: (1) (A), (B), and (D) only
View Solution

Question 50.
The direction cosines of the line which is perpendicular to the lines with direction ratios 1, -2, -2 and 0, 2, 1 are:
  • (1) 2/3, −1/3, 2/3
Correct Answer: (1) 2/3, −1/3, 2/3
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Question 51.
A random variable X has the following probability distribution:
X = -2, -1, 0, 1, 2
P(X) = 0.2, 0.1, 0.3, 0.2, 0.2. The variance of X will be:


 
  • (1) 0.1
  • (2) 1.42
  • (3) 1.89
  • (4) 2.54
Correct Answer: (3) 1.89
View Solution

The variance is calculated using the formula Variance = E(X²) - (E(X))², where E(X) is the expected value and E(X²) is the expected value of .

To calculate the variance, first find the expected value and then the expected value of the square of the random variable.

Question 52.
A Multinational company creates a sinking fund by setting a sum of ₹12,000 annually for 10 years to pay off a bond issue of ₹72,000. If the fund accumulates at 5% per annum compound interest, then the surplus after paying for the bond is:
  • (1) ₹78,900
  • (2) ₹68,500
  • (3) ₹72,000
  • (4) ₹1,44,000
Correct Answer: (1) ₹78,900
View Solution

The amount accumulated in the sinking fund is calculated using the formula for compound interest. The surplus is the difference between the accumulated amount and the bond amount.

Use the compound interest formula to calculate the accumulated amount and subtract the bond value to find the surplus.

Question 53.
If A = [2, 4; 4, 3], X = [n; 1], B = [8; 11], and AX = B, then the value of n will be:
  • (1) 0
  • (2) 1
  • (3) 2
  • (4) not defined
Correct Answer: (2) 1
View Solution

This is a matrix equation where we solve for the unknown \( n \) by performing matrix multiplication and solving the resulting equation.

Use matrix multiplication to solve for \( n \) by equating both sides of the equation.

Question 54.
The equation of the tangent to the curve \( \frac{5}{2}x + \frac{5}{2}y = 33 \) at the point (1, 4) is:
  • (1) \( x + 8y - 33 = 0 \)
  • (2) \( 12x + y - 8 = 0 \)
  • (3) \( x + 8y - 12 = 0 \)
  • (4) \( x + 12y - 8 = 0 \)
Correct Answer: (3) \( x + 8y - 12 = 0 \)
View Solution

Question 55.
The least non-negative remainder when 351 is divided by 7 is:
  • (1) 2
  • (2) 3
  • (3) 6
  • (4) 5
Correct Answer: (3) 6
View Solution

To find the remainder, divide 351 by 7 and calculate the remainder. 351 ÷ 7 = 50 with a remainder of 6.

Always divide and check the remainder to find the least non-negative remainder.

Question 56.
If [12x + 10y; 78x + 5y] = [0; 32], then the value of 5x + 3y is equal to:
  • (1) -1
  • (2) 8
  • (3) 2
  • (4) 0
Correct Answer: (4) 0
View Solution

Solve the system of linear equations to find the values of x and y, and substitute them into the equation 5x + 3y.

Use substitution or elimination method to solve the system of linear equations.

Question 57.
There are 6 cards numbered 1 to 6, one number on one card. Two cards are drawn at random without replacement. Let X denote the sum of the numbers on the two cards drawn. Then P(X > 3) is:
  • (1) 15/41
  • (2) 15/11
  • (3) 21/11
  • (4) 21/1
Correct Answer: (1) 15/41
View Solution

The total number of possible outcomes is 15, and the favorable outcomes where the sum is greater than 3 are calculated. The probability is the ratio of favorable outcomes to total outcomes.

Calculate the favorable outcomes first, then divide by the total possible outcomes to get the probability.

Question 58.
Which of the following are components of a time series?
(A) Irregular component
(B) Cyclical component
(C) Chronological Component
(D) Trend Component
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
  • (1) (A), (B) and (D) only
  • (2) (A), (B) and (C) only
  • (3) (A), (B), (C) and (D)
  • (4) (B), (C) and (D) only
Correct Answer: (3) (A), (B), (C) and (D)
View Solution

Question 59.
The following data is from a simple random sample: 15, 23, x, 37, 19, 32. If the point estimate of the population mean is 23, then the value of x is:
  • (1) 12
  • (2) 30
  • (3) 21
  • (4) 24
Correct Answer: (1) 12
View Solution

The point estimate of the population mean is the sample mean, which is calculated as the sum of the sample values divided by the number of values. Solving for x gives 12.

The point estimate is the average of the sample, so use the formula to solve for the unknown value.

Question 60.
For an investment, if the nominal rate of interest is 10% compounded half yearly, then the effective rate of interest is:
  • (1) 10.25%
  • (2) 11.25%
  • (3) 10.125%
  • (4) 11.025%
Correct Answer: (3) 10.125%
View Solution

The effective rate of interest is calculated using the formula Effective Rate = (1 + i/n)n - 1, where i = 0.1 and n = 2.

For compounded interest, the effective rate is always slightly higher than the nominal rate.

Question 61.
A mixture contains apple juice and water in the ratio 10 : x. When 36 litres of the mixture and 9 litres of water are mixed, the ratio of apple juice and water becomes 5 : 4. The value of x is:
  • (1) 4
  • (2) 4.4
  • (3) 5
  • (4) 8
Correct Answer: (2) 4.4
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Question 62.
For I = [10, 0; 0, 1], if X and Y are square matrices of order 2 such that XY = X and YX = Y, then (Y2 + 2Y) equals to:
  • (1) 2Y
  • (2) I + 3X
  • (3) I + 3Y
  • (4) 3Y
Correct Answer: (3) I + 3Y
View Solution

Using the properties of matrix multiplication and the given equations, we find that \( Y^2 + 2Y = I + 3Y \).

Utilize the commutative and associative properties of matrix multiplication when solving matrix equations.

Question 63.
A coin is tossed K times. If the probability of getting 3 heads is equal to the probability of getting 7 heads, then the probability of getting 8 tails is:
  • (1) 512/5
  • (2) 21/2
  • (3) 1024/45
  • (4) 21/2/210
Correct Answer: (3) 1024/45
View Solution

The probability of getting exactly 3 heads or 7 heads can be computed using the binomial distribution formula, and the probability of 8 tails is derived from that.

Use the binomial distribution formula to calculate the probabilities of different outcomes for coin tosses.

Question 64.
If 95% confidence interval for the population mean was reported to be 160 to 170 and σ = 25, then size of the sample used in this study is:
  • (1) 96
  • (2) 125
  • (3) 54
  • (4) 81
Correct Answer: (4) 81
View Solution

The size of the sample is calculated using the formula for the confidence interval, where the margin of error and standard deviation are used.

Use the margin of error formula and the standard deviation to find the sample size required for the desired confidence level.

Question 65.
Two pipes A and B together can fill a tank in 40 minutes. Pipe A is twice as fast as pipe B. Pipe A alone can fill the tank in:
  • (1) 1 hour
  • (2) 2 hours
  • (3) 80 minutes
  • (4) 20 minutes
Correct Answer: (4) 20 minutes
View Solution

Let the rate of Pipe B be x. Then the rate of Pipe A is 2x. The combined rate of filling the tank is given by 1/40, and solving for x gives the time for Pipe A to fill the tank.

Use the formula for rates of work and solve the system to find the time for Pipe A to fill the tank alone.

Question 66.
An even number is the determinant of:
(1) [1, -1; -1, 5]
(2) [13, -1; -1, 15]
(3) [16, -1; -11, 15]
(4) [6, -12; 11, 15]
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
  • (1) (A), (B) and (D) only
  • (2) (A), (B) and (C) only
  • (3) (A), (B), (C) and (D)
  • (4) (B), (C) and (D) only
Correct Answer: (4) [6, -12; 11, 15]
View Solution

The determinant of a 2x2 matrix [a, b; c, d] is calculated using the formula ad - bc. The determinant of the fourth option is even.

For 2x2 matrices, use the determinant formula to calculate and check for even values.

Question 67.
Match List-I with List-II:
List-I
(A) x * e5 log 5
(B) loge 5
(C) 5x * loge 5
(D) 5x
List-II
(I) 5x * (loge 5)2
(II) 5x * loge 5
(III) 5x
(IV) 0
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
  • (1) (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV)
  • (2) (A) - (I), (B) - (III), (C) - (II), (D) - (IV)
  • (3) (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III)
  • (4) (A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (II)
Correct Answer: (2) (A) - (I), (B) - (III), (C) - (II), (D) - (IV)
View Solution

The derivatives of the functions are matched with their corresponding options based on standard derivative rules and simplifications.

Derivatives can be calculated using logarithmic differentiation and chain rules to match the correct options.

Question 68.
A random variable X has the following probability distribution:
X: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
P(X): k, 2k, 2k, 3k, k2, 2k2, 7k2 + k
Match the options of List-I to List-II:
List-I
(A) k
(B) P(X < 3)
(C) P(X > 2)
(D) P(2 < X < 7)
List-II
(I) 7/10
(II) 53/100
(III) 1/10
(IV) 3/10
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
  • (1) (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV)
  • (2) (A) - (I), (B) - (III), (C) - (II), (D) - (IV)
  • (3) (A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (II), (D) - (I)
  • (4) (A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (II)
Correct Answer: (2) (A) - (I), (B) - (III), (C) - (II), (D) - (IV)
View Solution

By using the properties of probability distributions and calculating the values for each condition, we match the correct answers.

Calculate probabilities using the given distributions and match them with the corresponding options.
Question 69.
For which one of the following purposes is CAGR (Compounded Annual Growth Rate) not used?
  • (1) To calculate and communicate the average growth of a single investment
  • (2) To understand and analyse the donations received by a non-government organisation
  • (3) To demonstrate and compare the performance of investment advisors
  • (4) To compare the historical returns of stocks with a savings account
Correct Answer: (2) To understand and analyse the donations received by a non-government organisation
View Solution

CAGR is typically used in finance for growth analysis over time, not for analyzing donations in non-profit sectors.

CAGR is primarily used for analyzing financial investments and performance over time.

Question 70.
A flower vase costs ₹36,000. With an annual depreciation of ₹2,000, its cost will be ₹6,000 in ______ years.
  • (1) 10
  • (2) 15
  • (3) 17
  • (4) 6
Correct Answer: (3) 17
View Solution

The depreciation formula is \( \text{Final cost} = \text{Initial cost} - \text{Depreciation} \times \text{Years} \). Solving gives 17 years for the price to reduce to ₹6,000.

Use the depreciation formula to calculate the time it takes for the vase to reach ₹6,000.

Question 71.
Arun's speed of swimming in still water is 5 km/hr. He swims between two points in a river and returns back to the same starting point. He took 20 minutes more to cover the distance upstream than downstream. If the speed of the stream is 2 km/hr, then the distance between the two points is:
  • (1) 3 km
  • (2) 1.5 km
  • (3) 1.75 km
  • (4) 1 km
Correct Answer: (3) 1.75 km
View Solution

Use the relation \( \text{time} = \frac{\text{distance}}{\text{speed}} \) and account for the effect of the stream speed to find the distance.

Account for the difference in time taken for upstream and downstream travel using the stream's speed.

Question 72.
If ey = xx, then which of the following is true?
  • (1) d2y / dx2 = 1
  • (2) d2y / dx2 - y = 0
  • (3) d2y / dx2 - dy / dx = 0
  • (4) d2y / (y dx2) - dy / dx + 1 = 0
Correct Answer: (3) d2y / dx2 - dy / dx = 0
View Solution

Differentiating the equation ey = xx twice with respect to x, and solving for the second derivative, we get d2y / dx2 - dy / dx = 0.

Use the chain rule and implicit differentiation to find the second derivative.

Question 73.
The probability of a shooter hitting a target is \( \frac{3}{4} \). How many minimum number of times must he fire so that the probability of hitting the target at least once is more than 90%?
  • (1) 1
  • (2) 2
  • (3) 3
  • (4) 4
Correct Answer: (3) 3
View Solution

Use the formula \( 1 - P(\text{no hit})^n > 0.9 \), where \( P(\text{no hit}) = \frac{1}{4} \), and solve for \( n \).

Use the complementary probability to solve for the minimum number of shots required to achieve more than 90% probability.

Question 74.
Match List-I with List-II:
List-I
(A) Distribution of a sample leads to becoming a normal distribution
(B) Some subset of the entire population
(C) Population mean
(D) Some assumptions about the population
List-II
(I) Central Limit Theorem
(II) Hypothesis
(III) Sample
(IV) Parameter
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
  • (1) A - I, B - II, C - III, D - IV
  • (2) A - I, B - III, C - II, D - IV
  • (3) A - I, B - II, C - IV, D - III
  • (4) A - III, B - IV, C - I, D - II
Correct Answer: (1) A - I, B - II, C - III, D - IV
View Solution

According to the Central Limit Theorem, a sample distribution approaches a normal distribution as the sample size increases. The rest match the definitions of statistics terms.

Use the Central Limit Theorem to match distributions with sample-related assumptions.

Question 75.
Ms. Sheela creates a fund of ₹1,00,000 for providing scholarships to needy children. The scholarship is provided in the beginning of the year. This fund earns an interest of r% per annum. If the scholarship amount is taken as ₹8,000, then \( r = \)
  • (1) 1.5%
  • (2) 2.3%
  • (3) 3.25%
  • (4) 2.5%
Correct Answer: (4) 2.5%
View Solution

The formula for simple interest \( I = P \times r \times t \) is used, where \( P = 100,000 \), \( I = 8,000 \), and \( t = 1 \). Solving gives \( r = 2.5\% \).

Use the simple interest formula to calculate the annual interest rate.

Question 76.
A person wants to invest an amount of ₹75,000. He has two options A and B yielding 8% and 9% return respectively on the invested amount. He plans to invest at least ₹15,000 in Plan A and at least ₹25,000 in Plan B. Also, he wants that his investment in Plan A is less than or equal to his investment in Plan B. Which of the following options describes the given LPP to maximize the return?
  • (1) Maximize Z = 0.08x + 0.09y where x ≥ 15000, y ≥ 25000, x + y ≥ 75000, x ≤ y, x, y ≥ 0
  • (2) Maximize Z = 0.08x + 0.09y where x ≥ 15000, y ≥ 25000, x + y ≥ 75000, x ≥ y, x, y ≥ 0
  • (3) Maximize Z = 0.08x + 0.09y where x ≥ 15000, y ≥ 25000, x + y ≤ 75000, x ≤ y, x, y ≥ 0
  • (4) Maximize Z = 0.08x + 0.09y where x ≥ 15000, y ≥ 25000, x + y ≤ 75000, x ≥ y, x, y ≥ 0
Correct Answer: (1) Maximize Z = 0.08x + 0.09y where x ≥ 15000, y ≥ 25000, x + y ≥ 75000, x ≤ y, x, y ≥ 0
View Solution

This linear programming problem maximizes the return function subject to constraints on investments in Plan A and Plan B and their relationship. The correct set of constraints ensures that the investment in Plan A is less than or equal to the investment in Plan B.

Use the constraints and objective function to set up the linear programming problem.

Question 77.
In a 700 m race, Amit reaches the finish point in 20 seconds and Rahul reaches in 25 seconds. Amit beats Rahul by a distance of:
  • (1) 120 m
  • (2) 150 m
  • (3) 140 m
  • (4) 100 m
Correct Answer: (3) 140 m
View Solution

Question 78.
For the given five values 12, 15, 18, 24, 36; the three-year moving averages are:
  • (1) 15, 25, 21
  • (2) 15, 27, 19
  • (3) 15, 19, 26
  • (4) 15, 19, 30
Correct Answer: (3) 15, 19, 26
View Solution

The moving average is calculated by taking the average of every 3 consecutive values. For example, the first moving average is \( \frac{12 + 15 + 18}{3} = 15 \), and so on.

Moving averages are useful for smoothing out fluctuations and identifying trends over a period.

Question 79.
A property dealer wishes to buy different houses given in the table below with some down payments and balance in EMI for 25 years. Bank charges 6% per annum compounded monthly.
Property type | Price (₹) | Down Payment (₹)
P | 45,00,000 | 5,00,000
Q | 55,00,000 | 5,00,000
R | 65,00,000 | 10,00,000
S | 75,00,000 | 15,00,000
Match List-I with List-II:
  • (1) P - ₹25,600
  • (2) Q - ₹38,400
  • (3) R - ₹32,000
  • (4) S - ₹35,200
Correct Answer: (1) P - ₹25,600
View Solution

The EMI for each property is calculated using the EMI formula for compound interest: \( EMI = \frac{P \times r \times (1+r)^n}{(1+r)^n-1} \), where \( P \) is the loan amount, \( r \) is the monthly interest rate, and \( n \) is the number of payments.

The EMI formula allows for the calculation of fixed monthly payments over a period for a loan.

Question 80.
The corner points of the feasible region for an L.P.P. are (0, 10), (5, 5), (5, 15) and (0, 30). If the objective function is Z = αx + βy, α, β > 0, the condition on α and β so that maximum of Z occurs at corner points (5, 5) and (0, 20) is:
  • (1) α = 5β
  • (2) 5α = β
  • (3) α = 3β
  • (4) 4α = 5β
Correct Answer: (2) 5α = β
View Solution

To maximize Z at the given points, you need to solve for α and β by considering the slopes of the objective function and the boundary lines of the feasible region.

Analyzing the slopes of objective functions and constraints helps in identifying the optimum solution.

Question 81.
The solution set of the inequality |3x| ≥ |6 - 3x| is:
  • (1) (-∞, 1]
  • (2) [1, ∞)
  • (3) (-∞, 1) ∪ (1, ∞)
  • (4) (-∞, -1) ∪ (-1, ∞)
Correct Answer: (1) (-∞, 1]
View Solution

Question 82.
If the matrix <0, -1, 3x; 1, y, -5; -6, 5, 0> is skew-symmetric, then the value of 5x - y is:
  • (1) 12
  • (2) 15
  • (3) 10
  • (4) 14
Correct Answer: (3) 10
View Solution

In a skew-symmetric matrix, all diagonal elements must be zero. By equating the elements to their corresponding negatives and solving for x and y, we find 5x - y = 10.

Skew-symmetric matrices have the property that \( A^T = -A \), meaning that the diagonal elements must be zero.

Question 83.
A company is selling a certain commodity ‘x’. The demand function for the commodity is linear. The company can sell 2000 units when the price is ₹8 per unit and it can sell 3000 units when the price is ₹4 per unit. The Marginal revenue at x = 5 is:
  • (1) ₹79.98
  • (2) ₹15.96
  • (3) ₹16.04
  • (4) ₹80.02
Correct Answer: (3) ₹16.04
View Solution

The demand function is linear, so we find the equation of the demand curve and use the marginal revenue formula: MR = d(TR)/dx, where TR is the total revenue.

Use the marginal revenue formula to calculate the rate of change in total revenue with respect to quantity sold.

Question 84.
If the lengths of the three sides of a trapezium other than the base are 10 cm each, then the maximum area of the trapezium is:
  • (1) 100 cm²
  • (2) 25√3 cm²
  • (3) 75√3 cm²
  • (4) 100√3 cm²
Correct Answer: (2) 25√3 cm²
View Solution

To maximize the area of the trapezium, we use the formula for the area of a trapezium with equal non-parallel sides and calculate the maximum when the height is maximized.

Maximize the area of the trapezium by using geometric principles and considering the height of the trapezium.

Question 85.
Three defective bulbs are mixed with 8 good ones. If three bulbs are drawn one by one with replacement, the probabilities of getting exactly 1 defective, more than 2 defective, no defective, and more than 1 defective respectively are:
  • (1) 27/1331, 576/1331, 243/1331, 512/1331
  • (2) 27/1331, 243/1331, 576/1331, 512/1331
  • (3) 576/1331, 27/1331, 512/1331, 243/1331
  • (4) 243/1331, 576/1331, 512/1331, 27/1331
Correct Answer: (1) 27/1331, 576/1331, 243/1331, 512/1331
View Solution

The probabilities are calculated using the binomial distribution formula for drawing defective and non-defective bulbs with replacement. Each probability is computed for the respective scenarios.

Apply the binomial distribution formula for probabilities involving replacement events.