CBSE Class 12 Mathematics Set 1- (65/2/1) Question Paper 2026 is available for download here. CBSE conducted Class 12 Mathematics exam on March 9, 2026 from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM. The Mathematics theory paper is of 80 marks, and the internal assessment is of 20 marks.

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Mathematics question paper includes the following types of questions:

  • MCQs: 1 mark each
  • Short-answer type questions: 2 & 3 marks each
  • Long-answer type questions: 4 & 6 marks each
  • Total: 80 marks

Download CBSE Class 12 Mathematics Set 1- (65/2/1) Question Paper 2026 with detailed solutions from the links provided below.

CBSE Class 12 Mathematics Set 1- (65/2/1) Question Paper 2026 with Solution PDF

CBSE Class 12 Mathematics 2026 Set 1 (65/2/1) Questions with Solutions

Question 1:

A relation R on set A = {1, 2, 3} defined as R = {(1, 1), (2, 2), (1, 2)} is

  • (A) Reflexive only
  • (B) Reflexive and Transitive
  • (C) Symmetric and Transitive
  • (D) Transitive only

Question 2:

If \(A\) and \(B\) are square matrices of the same order, then which of the following statements is/are always true?
(i) \((A + B)(A - B) = A^2 - B^2\)
(ii) \(AB = BA\)
(iii) \((A + B)^2 = A^2 + AB + BA + B^2\)
(iv) \(AB = 0 \implies A = 0\) or \(B = 0\)

  • (A) Only (i) and (iii)
  • (B) Only (ii) and (iii)
  • (C) Only (iii)
  • (D) Only (iii) and (iv)

Question 3:

If \( A = \begin{bmatrix} 1 & a & b \\ -1 & 2 & c \\ 0 & 5 & 3 \end{bmatrix} \) is a symmetric matrix, then the value of \( 3a + b + c \) is

  • (A) \( 2 \)
  • (B) \( 6 \)
  • (C) \( 4 \)
  • (D) \( 0 \)

Question 4:

If \( A = \begin{bmatrix} \cos x & -\sin x \\ \sin x & \cos x \end{bmatrix} \) and \( A + A^{\prime} = I \), then the value of \( x \in \left[ 0, \dfrac{\pi}{2} \right] \) is

  • (A) \( 0 \)
  • (B) \( \dfrac{\pi}{4} \)
  • (C) \( \dfrac{\pi}{3} \)
  • (D) \( \dfrac{\pi}{2} \)

Question 5:

For a square matrix \(A\), \[ (3A)^{-1}= \]

  • (A) \( 3A^{-1} \)
  • (B) \( 9A^{-1} \)
  • (C) \( \frac{1}{3} A^{-1} \)
  • (D) \( \frac{1}{9} A^{-1} \)

Question 6:

If \( \begin{vmatrix} -1 & -2 & 5 \\ -2 & a & -1 \\ 0 & 4 & 2a \end{vmatrix} = -86 \), then the sum of all possible values of \( a \) is

  • (A) \( 4 \)
  • (B) \( 5 \)
  • (C) \( -4 \)
  • (D) \( 9 \)

Question 7:

If \(e^{-x} + e^{-y} = 2\), then \(\frac{dy}{dx}\) is

  • (A) \(e^{x-y}\)
  • (B) \(e^{y-x}\)
  • (C) \(-e^{x-y}\)
  • (D) \(-e^{y-x}\)

Question 8:

For \[ f(x)=x+\frac{1}{x}, \quad x\neq 0. \]

  • (A) local maximum value is 2
  • (B) local minimum value is \( -2 \)
  • (C) local maximum value is \( -2 \)
  • (D) local minimum value \( < \) local maximum value

Question 9:

If \(\displaystyle\int_{0}^{2a}\frac{1}{1+4x^{2}}\,dx = \frac{\pi}{6}\), then the value of a is

  • (A) \(\frac{\sqrt{3}}{4}\)
  • (B) \(\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}\)
  • (C) \(\sqrt{3}\)
  • (D) \(2\sqrt{3}\)

Question 10:

Which of the following expressions will give the area of region bounded by the curve \( y = x^2 \) and line \( y = 16 \)?

  • (A) \( \int_0^4 x^2 dx \)
  • (B) \( 2 \int_0^4 x^2 dx \)
  • (C) \( \int_0^{16} \sqrt{y} dy \)
  • (D) \( 2 \int_0^{16} \sqrt{y} dy \)

Question 11:

The general solution of the differential equation \(\frac{dy}{dx} = \frac{\sqrt{y}}{\sqrt{x}}\) is

  • (A) \(\log\sqrt{y} = \log\sqrt{x} + C\)
  • (B) \(\sqrt{y} + \sqrt{x} = C\)
  • (C) \(\sqrt{y} - \sqrt{x} = C\)
  • (D) \(\log\sqrt{y} + \log\sqrt{x} = C\)

Question 12:

The integrating factor of the differential equation \( 2x \frac{dy}{dx} - y = 3 \) is

  • (A) \( \sqrt{x} \)
  • (B) \( \frac{1}{\sqrt{x}} \)
  • (C) \( e^x \)
  • (D) \( e^{-x} \)

Question 13:

If \( |\vec{a}| = 5 \) and \( -2 \leq \lambda \leq 1 \), then the sum of greatest and the smallest value of \( |\lambda \vec{a}| \) is

  • (A) \( -5 \)
  • (B) \( 5 \)
  • (C) \( 10 \)
  • (D) \( 15 \)

Question 14:

Vector of magnitude 3 making equal angles with \( x \) and \( y \) axes and perpendicular to \( z \) axis is

  • (A) \( \hat{i} + 2\sqrt{2}\hat{j} \)
  • (B) \( 3\hat{k} \)
  • (C) \( \frac{3\sqrt{2}}{2}\hat{i} + \frac{3\sqrt{2}}{2}\hat{j} \)
  • (D) \( \sqrt{3}\hat{i} + \sqrt{3}\hat{j} + \sqrt{3}\hat{k} \)

Question 15:

Direction cosines of the line given by equations : \(\frac{2x-1}{4} = \frac{1-y}{3} = \frac{-z}{6}\) are

  • (A) \(2, -3, -6\)
  • (B) \(\frac{2}{7}, \frac{-3}{7}, \frac{-6}{7}\)
  • (C) \(\frac{2}{7}, \frac{-3}{7}, \frac{6}{7}\)
  • (D) \(\frac{4}{\sqrt{61}}, \frac{-3}{\sqrt{61}}, \frac{-6}{\sqrt{61}}\)

Question 16:

In a linear programming problem, the linear function which has to be maximized or minimized is called

  • (A) a feasible function
  • (B) an objective function
  • (C) an optimal function
  • (D) a constraint

Question 17:

For the feasible region shown below, the non-trivial constraints of the linear programming problem are

  • (A) \( x + y \leq 5, x + 3y \leq 9 \)
  • (B) \( x + y \leq 5, x + 3y \geq 9 \)
  • (C) \( x + y \geq 5, x + 3y \leq 9 \)
  • (D) \( x + y \geq 5, 3x + y \leq 9 \)

Question 18:

For two events \( A \) and \( B \) such that \( P(A) \neq 0 \) and \( P(B) \neq 1 \), \( P(A' / B') = \)

  • (A) \( 1 - P(A / B) \)
  • (B) \( 1 - P(A' / B) \)
  • (C) \( \frac{1 - P(A \cap B)}{P(B')} \)
  • (D) \( \frac{1 - P(A \cup B)}{P(B')} \)

Question 19:

For two vectors \(\vec{a}\) and \(\vec{b}\):  

Assertion (A): \[ |\vec{a}\times\vec{b}|^2+(\vec{a}\cdot\vec{b})^2 = |\vec{a}|^2|\vec{b}|^2 \] Reason (R): \[ |\vec{a}\times\vec{b}| = (\vec{a}\cdot\vec{b})\tan\theta, \quad \theta\neq\frac{\pi}{2}. \]

  • (A) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and the Reason (R) is the correct explanation of the Assertion (A).
  • (B) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of the Assertion (A).
  • (C) Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.
  • (D) Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.

Question 20:

Assertion (A): A line can have direction cosines \(\langle 1, 1, 1 \rangle\).
Reason (R): \(\cos\theta = 1\) is possible for \(\theta = 0\).

  • (A) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and the Reason (R) is the correct explanation of the Assertion (A).
  • (B) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of the Assertion (A).
  • (C) Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.
  • (D) Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.

Question 21:

Check whether \[ f:\mathbb{R}-\{3\}\rightarrow\mathbb{R} \] defined as \[ f(x)=\frac{x-2}{x-3} \] is onto or not. 


Question 22:

Check whether \( f : Z \times Z \rightarrow Z \times Z \) (where \( Z \) is the set of integers) defined as \( f(x, y) = (2y, 3x) \) is injective or not.


Question 23:

If \(x = a\sin^{3}t,\ y = b\cos^{3}t\), then find \(\frac{dy}{dx}\) at \(t = \frac{\pi}{4}\).


Question 24:

Find the absolute maximum value of \( f(x) = \cos x + \sin^2 x, x \in [0, \pi] \).


Question 25:

If the volume of a solid hemisphere increases at a uniform rate, prove that its surface area varies inversely as its radius.


Question 26:

If \( \vec{AB} = \hat{j} + \hat{k} \) and \( \vec{AC} = 3\hat{i} - \hat{j} + 4\hat{k} \) represent the two vectors along the sides \( AB \) and \( AC \) of \( \Delta ABC \), prove that the median \( \vec{AD} = \frac{\vec{AB} + \vec{AC}}{2} \), where \( D \) is midpoint of \( BC \). Hence, find the length of median \( AD \).


Question 27:

Find the co-ordinates of the point on the line \(\vec{r} = -\hat{j} + 3\hat{k} + \lambda(2\hat{i} - 2\hat{j} + \hat{k})\) such that the sum of co-ordinates is 3.


Question 28:

Find : \(\displaystyle\int \dfrac{x+2}{\sqrt{9x-x^{2}}}\,dx\)


Question 29:

Evaluate : \( \int_{\pi/12}^{5\pi/12} \frac{dx}{1 + \sqrt{\cot x}} \)


Question 30:

Evaluate : \( \int_{-\pi/6}^{\pi/2} (\sin |x| + \cos |x|) dx \)


Question 31:

If \(\dfrac{d}{dx}(F(x))=\dfrac{1}{e^x+1}\), then find \(F(x)\) given that \(F(0)=\log\left(\dfrac{1}{2}\right)\).


Question 32:

Solve the following differential equation : \( x \frac{dy}{dx} = y - x \sin^2 \left( \frac{y}{x} \right) \), given that y(1) = \( \frac{\pi}{6} \).


Question 33:

Find the general solution of the differential equation : \( y \log y \frac{dx}{dy} + x = \frac{2}{y} \).


Question 34:

Solve the following linear programming problem graphically :

Maximize \(Z = 10500x + 9000y\)

Subject to constraints

\(x + y \le 50\)

\(2x + y \le 80\)

\(x, y \ge 0\)


Question 35:

The probability of hitting the target by a trained sniper is three times the probability of not hitting the target on a stormy day due to high wind speed. The sniper fired two shots on the target on a stormy day when wind speed was very high. Find the probability that:
(i) target is hit
(ii) atleast one shot misses the target.


Question 36:

Mother, Father and Son line up at random for a family picture. Let events E : Son on one end and F : Father in the middle. Find P(E/F).


Question 37:

If \( P = \begin{bmatrix} 1 & -1 & 0 \\ 2 & 3 & 4 \\ 0 & 1 & 2 \end{bmatrix} \) and \( Q = \begin{bmatrix} 2 & 2 & -4 \\ -4 & 2 & -4 \\ 2 & -1 & 5 \end{bmatrix} \), find \( (QP) \) and hence solve the following system of equations using matrices : \( x - y = 3, 2x + 3y + 4z = 17, y + 2z = 7 \)


Question 38:

Obtain the value of \( \Delta = \begin{vmatrix} 1+x & 1 & 1 \\ 1 & 1+y & 1 \\ 1 & 1 & 1+z \end{vmatrix} \) in terms of \( x, y \) and \( z \). Further, if \( \Delta = 0 \) and \( x, y, z \) are non-zero real numbers, prove that \( x^{-1} + y^{-1} + z^{-1} = -1 \).


Question 39:

Find the sub intervals in which \(f(x) = \cot^{-1}(\sin x + \cos x),\ x \in (0, \pi)\) is increasing and decreasing.


Question 40:

A rectangle of perimeter 36 cm is revolved around one of its sides to sweep out a cylinder of maximum volume.

Find the dimensions of the rectangle.




Question 41:

Find the domain of \(g(x) = \cos^{-1}(x^{2} - 1)\). Hence, find the value of \(x\) for which \(g(x) = \dfrac{\pi}{3}\).

Also, write the range of \(\cos^{-1}x\) other than its principal branch.


Question 42:

A line passing through the points \( A(1, 2, 3) \) and \( B(5, 8, 11) \) intersects the line \( \vec{r} = 4\hat{i} + \hat{j} + \lambda(5\hat{i} + 2\hat{j} + \hat{k}) \). Find the co-ordinates of the point of intersection. Hence, write the equation of a line passing through the point of intersection and perpendicular to both the lines.


Question 43:

Smoking increases the risk of lung problems.

A study revealed that 170 in 1000 males who smoke develop lung complications, while 120 out of 1000 females who smoke develop lung related problems. In a colony, 50 people were found to be smokers of which 30 are males. If a person is selected at random from these 50 people


Question 44:

Smoking increases the risk of lung problems. A study revealed that \(170\) in \(1000\) males who smoke develop lung complications, while \(120\) out of \(1000\) females who smoke develop lung related problems. In a colony, \(50\) people were found to be smokers of which \(30\) are males. A person is selected at random from these \(50\) people and tested for lung related problems. Based on the given information, answer the following question:


Question 45:

A racing track is build around an elliptical ground whose equation is given by \( 9x^2 + 16y^2 = 144 \).The width of the track is 3 m as shown below :


Question 46:

A racing track is build around an elliptical ground whose equation is given by \(9x^2 + 16y^2 = 144\). The width of the track is \(3\text{ m}\). Based on the given information, answer the following question:


Question 47:

Sports car racing is a form of motorsport which uses sports car prototypes.The competition is held on special tracks designed in various shapes. 

The equation of a sports car racing track is given as: \[ f(x)= \begin{cases} x^4-4x^2+4, & 0\leq x<3,\\ x^2+40, & x\geq 3 \end{cases} \] Based on this information:


Question 48:

Sports car racing is a form of motorsport which uses sports car prototypes. The competition is held on special tracks designed in various shapes. The piecewise function describing the boundary of one such track is given as follows: \[ f(x) = \begin{cases} x^2 + 4, & 0 \le x \\ 4x^2 - 4x + 40, & x \ge 3 \end{cases} \] Based on the given information, answer the following question:

CBSE Class 12 Mathematics Chapter-Wise Weightage

S.No Units Marks
I Relations and Functions 08
II Algebra 10
III Calculus 35
IV Vectors and Three-Dimensional Geometry 14
V Linear Programming 05
VI Probability 08
Total (Theory) 80
Internal Assessment 20

CBSE Class 12 Mathematics Paper Analysis 2026