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1. Consider the following linear equations

ax + by + cz = 0

bx + cy + az = 0

cx + ay + bz = 0

Match the conditions/expressions in Column-I with statements in Column-II.

COLUMN-I COLUMN-II
(A) a + b + c  0 and a2 + b2 + c2 = ab + bc + ca (P) The equations represent planes
meeting only at a single point.
(B) a + b + c = 0 and a2 + b2 + c2  ab + bc + ca (Q) The equations represents the line
x=y=z
(C) a + b + c  0 and a2 + b2 + c2  ab + bc + ca (R) The equations represent identical planes
(D) a + b + c = 0 and a + b + c = ab + bc + ca
2 2 2
(S) The equations represent the whole of
the three-dimensional space

[2007(Matrix)]

2 Let 𝑓 be a real-valued function defined on the interval (0, ∞) by 𝑓(𝑥) = In𝑥 + ∫ √1 + sin𝑡 𝑑𝑡. Then which
of the following statement (s) is (are) true? [2010(MCQ)]

(A) 𝑓"(𝑥) exists for all 𝑥 ∈ (0, ∞)

(B) 𝑓"(𝑥) exists for all 𝑥 ∈ (0, ∞) and 𝑓 is continuous on (0, ∞), but not differentiable on (0, ∞)

(C) There exists α > 1 such that |𝑓′(𝑥)| < |𝑓(𝑥)| for all 𝑥 ∈ (α, ∞)

(D) There exists β > 0 such that |𝑓(𝑥)| < |𝑓′(𝑥)| ≤ β for all 𝑥 ∈ (0, ∞)

3. Let

sinπ𝑥
𝑓(𝑥) = , 𝑥>0
𝑥
Let 𝑥 < 𝑥 < 𝑥 < ⋯ < 𝑥 < ⋯ be all the point of local maximum of 𝑓 and
𝑦 < 𝑦 < 𝑦 < ⋯ < 𝑦 < ⋯ be all the point of local maximum of 𝑓.

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Then which of the following option is/are correct? [2019(MCQ)]

(A) 𝑥 < 𝑦

(B) 𝑥 − 𝑥 > 2 for every 𝑛

(C) 𝑥 ∈ 2𝑛, 2𝑛 + for every 𝑛

(D) |𝑥 − 𝑦 | > 1 for every 𝑛

4. Let C1 and C2 be the graphs of the functions 𝑦 = 𝑥 and 𝑦 = 2𝑥, 0 ≤ 𝑥 ≤ 1 respectively. Let C3 be the graph
of the function 𝑦 = 𝑓(𝑥), 0 ≤ 𝑥 ≤ 1 𝑦, 𝑓(0) = 0. For a point P on C1, let the lines through P, parallel to the
axes meet C2 and C3 at Q and R respectively. (see figure). If for every position of P (on C1), the axes of
the shaded regions OPQ and OPR are equal, determine the function f(x) [1998(Subjective)]

5. Let 𝑓: [0, ∞) → ℝ be a continuous function such that [2018(MCQ)]

𝑓(𝑥) = 1 − 2𝑥 + 𝑒 𝑓 (𝑡)𝑑𝑡

for all 𝑥 ∈ [0, ∞). Then, which of the following statement(s) is (are) TRUE?

(A) The curve 𝑦 = 𝑓(𝑥) passes through the point (1, 2)

(B) The curve 𝑦 = 𝑓(𝑥) passes through the point (2, -1)

(C) The area of the region (𝑥, 𝑦) ∈ [0, 1] × ℝ ∶ 𝑓(𝑥) ≤ 𝑦 ≤ √1 − 𝑥 is

(D) The area of the region (𝑥, 𝑦) ∈ [0, 1] × ℝ ∶ 𝑓(𝑥) ≤ 𝑦 ≤ √1 − 𝑥 is

6. Coefficient of 𝑥 in the expansion of [2014(MCQ)]

(1 + 𝑥 ) (1 + 𝑥 ) (1 + 𝑥 ) is

(A) 1051 (B) 1106

(C) 1113 (D) 1120

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7. Prove that [1997(Subjective)]

3! 𝐶
= −1
2(𝑛 + 3) 𝐶

Paragraph for Question 8

Let S be the circle in the 𝑥𝑦 -plane defined by the equation
𝑥 +𝑦 =4

8. Let E1E2 and F1F2 be the chords of S passing through the point P0 (1, 1) and parallel to the 𝑥 -axis and the
𝑦-axis, respectively. Let G1G2 be the chord of S passing through P0 and having slope –1. Let the tangents
to S at E1 and E2 meet at E3, the tangents to S at F1 and F2 meet at F3. and the tangents to S at G1 and G2
meet at G3. Then, the points E3, F3 and G3 lie on the curve

(A) 𝑥 + 𝑦 = 4
(B) (𝑥 − 4) + (𝑦 − 4) = 16
(C) (𝑥 − 4)(𝑦 − 4) = 4
(D) 𝑥𝑦 = 4

9. Let complex numbers 𝛼 and lie on circles (𝑥 − 𝑥 ) + (𝑦 − 𝑦 ) = 𝑟 and (𝑥 − 𝑥 ) + (𝑦 − 𝑦 ) = 4𝑟 ,

respectively. If 𝑧 = 𝑥 + 𝑖𝑦 satisfies the equation 2|𝑧 | = 𝑟 + 2, then |𝛼| =

[2013(Single Correct)]

1 1
(A) (B)
2 2

1 1
(C) (D)
7 3

10. Prove that ∑ (𝑛 − 𝑘)cos = − , where n ≥ 3 is an integer. [1997(Subjective)]

( )
11. Let g(𝑥) = ( )
; 0 < 𝑥 < 2, 𝑚 and 𝑛 are integer, 𝑚 ≠ 0, 𝑛 > 0, and let 𝑝 be the left hand derivative

of |𝑥 − 1|at 𝑥 = 1. If lim 𝑔(𝑥) = 𝑝, then [2008]

→

(A) 𝑛 = 1, 𝑚 = 1
(B) 𝑛 = 1, 𝑚 = −1
(C) 𝑛 = 2, 𝑚 = 2
(D) 𝑛 > 2, 𝑚 = 𝑛
12. For every twice differentiable function 𝑓 ∶ ℝ → [−2, 2] with (𝑓 (0)) + (𝑓 (0)) = 85, which of the
following statements(s) is (are) TRUE? [2018]
(A) There exist 𝑟, 𝑠 ∈ ℝ, where 𝑟 < 𝑠, such that f is one-one on the open interval (𝑟, 𝑠)
(B) There exists 𝑥 ∈ (−4, 0) such that |𝑓 , (𝑥 )| ≤ 1

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(C) lim 𝑓(𝑥) = 1

→

(D) There exists 𝑎, ∈ (−4, 4) such that 𝑓(𝑎) + 𝑓"(𝑎) = 0 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑓′(𝑎) ≠ 0
13. The option(s) with the values of 𝑎 and 𝐿 that satisfy the following equation is(are) [2015(MCQ)]

∫ 𝑒 (sin 𝑎𝑡 + cos 𝑎𝑡)𝑑𝑡

=𝐿?
∫ 𝑒 (sin 𝑎𝑡 + cos 𝑎𝑡)𝑑𝑡

(A) 𝑎 = 2, 𝐿 = (B) 𝑎 = 2, 𝐿 =

(C) 𝑎 = 4, 𝐿 = (D) 𝑎 = 4, 𝐿 =

14. Let F : R→R be a thrice differentiable function. Suppose that

F(1) = 0, F(3) = −4 and F’(𝑥) < 0 for all 𝑥 ∈ (1, 2, 3). Let
𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑥𝐹(𝑥) for all 𝑥 ∈ 𝑅. [2015(Comprehension)]

(I) The correct statement(s) is(are)

(A) 𝑓 (1) < 0

(B) 𝑓(2) < 0

(C) 𝑓 (𝑥) ≠ 0 for any 𝑥 ∈ (1, 3)

(D) 𝑓 (𝑥) = 0 for any 𝑥 ∈ (1, 3)

(II) If ∫ 𝑥 𝐹 (𝑥)𝑑𝑥 = −12 and ∫ 𝑥 𝐹 (𝑥)𝑑𝑥 = 40, then the correct expression(s) is(are)

(A) 9𝑓 (3) + 𝑓 (1) − 32 = 0

(B) ∫ 𝑓(𝑥)𝑑𝑥 = 12

(C) 9𝑓 (3) − 𝑓 (1) + 32 = 0

(D) ∫ 𝑓(𝑥)𝑑𝑥 = −12

15. A curve passing through the point (1, 1) has the property that the perpendicular distance of the origin from
the normal at any point P of the curve is equal to the distance of P from the axis. Determine the equation
of the curve. [1999(Subjective)]

16. Let g(𝑥) = log 𝑓(𝑥) where 𝑓(𝑥) is a twice differentiable positive function on (0, ∞) such that 𝑓(𝑥 + 1) =
𝑥𝑓(𝑥). Then, for N = 1, 2, 3, ……, [2008(MCQ)]

1 1
𝑔” 𝑁 + − 𝑔"
2 2

(A) −4 1 + + + ⋯+ ( )

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(B) 4 1+ + + ⋯+ ( )

(C) −4 1 + + + ⋯+ ( )

(D) 4 1+ + + ⋯+ ( )

17. Let 𝑓 be a real-valued function defined on the interval (−1, 1) such that 𝑒 𝑓(𝑥) = 2 + ∫ √𝑡 + 1 𝑑𝑡, for

all 𝑥 ∈ (−1, 1) and let 𝑓 be the inverse function of 𝑓. Then (𝑓 )′(2) is equal to

1
(A) 1 (B)
3

1 1
(C) (D)
2 e

[2010(MCQ)]

x2 y 2
18. Find the coordinates of all points P on the ellipse   1 , for which the area of the triangle PON is
a2 b2
maximum, where O denotes the origin and N, the foot of the perpendicular from O to the tangent at P.
[1999(Subjective)]

19. Let ABC be an equilateral triangle inscribed in the circle x2 + y2 = a2, suppose perpendiculars from A, B, C
x2 y 2
to the major axis of the ellipse   1 ; (a > b) meet the ellipse respectively at P, Q, R so that P, Q, R
a2 b2
on the same side of the major axis as A, B, C respectively. Prove that the normal to the ellipse drawn at
the points P, Q and R are concurrent. [2000(Subjective)]

–
20. Let 𝑓: (0, 1) → 𝑅 be defined by 𝑓(𝑥) = , where 𝑏 is a constant such that 0 < b < 1. Then
–

[2011]

1
(A) 𝑓 is not invertible on (0, 1) (B) 𝑓 ≠ 𝑓 on (0, 1) and f '  b  
f ' 0 

(C) 𝑓 = 𝑓 on (0, 1) and 𝑓 (𝑏) = (D) 𝑓 is not differentiable on (0, 1)

( )

21. Each of the four inequalities given below defines a region in the 𝑥𝑦 plane. One of these four regions does

not have the following property. For any two points (𝑥 , 𝑦 ) and (𝑥 , 𝑦 ) in the region, the point ,

is also in the region. The inequality defining the region is [1981]

(A) 𝑥 + 2𝑦 ≤ 1

(B) Max {|𝑥|, |𝑦|} ≤ 1

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(C) 𝑥 − 𝑦 ≥1

(D) 𝑦 − 𝑥 ≤ 0

22. Consider the hyperbola 𝐻: 𝑥 − 𝑦 = 1 and a circle S with center 𝑁(𝑥 − 0). Suppose that H and S touch
each other at a point 𝑃(𝑥 − 𝑦 ) with 𝑥 > 1 and 𝑦 > 1. The common tangent to H and S at P intersects
the 𝑥-axis at point M. If (𝑙, 𝑚) is the centroid of the triangle PMN, then the correct expression(s) is(are)
[2015]

(A) =1− for 𝑥 > 1

(B) = for 𝑥 > 1

(C) =1+ for 𝑥 > 1

(D) = for 𝑦 > 0

( )
23. Evaluate ∫ 𝑑𝑥 [1987(Subjective)]

24. Find the indefinite integral

√
∫ + 𝑑𝑥 [1992(Subjective)]
√ √ √ √

25. The number of real solutions of the equation

𝑥 π −𝑥
sin 𝑥 −𝑥 2 = − cos − (−𝑥)
2 2

lying in the interval , , is [2018]

( ⋯ )
26. For 𝑎 ∈ 𝑅 (the set of all real numbers), 𝑎 ≠ −1, lim ( ) [( ) ( ) ⋯ ( )]
= .
→

Then 𝑎 =
(A) 5 (B) 7
15 17
(C) (D)
2 2

[2013]

27. For 𝑎 ∈ ℝ, |𝑎| > 1, let

1 + √2 + ⋯ + √𝑛
lim = 54.
→ ⁄ 1 1 1
𝑛 + + ⋯+
(𝑎𝑛 + 1) (𝑎𝑛 + 2) (𝑎𝑛 + 𝑛)
Then the possible value(s) of a is/are [2019]
(A) –9 (B) –6
(C) 7 (D) 8

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Paragraph for Question 28 to 30

Let 𝑝 be an odd prime number and 𝑇 be the following set of 2 × 2 matrices:[2010(Comprehension)]

𝑎 𝑏
𝑇 = 𝐴= ; 𝑎, 𝑏, 𝑐 ∈ {0,1, … , 𝑝 − 1
𝑐 𝑎
28. The number of 𝐴 in 𝑇 such that 𝐴 is either symmetric or skew-symmetric or both, and det (𝐴) divisible by
𝑝 is

(A) (𝑝 − 1) (B) 2(𝑝 − 1)

(C) (𝑝 − 1) + 1 (D) 2𝑝 − 1

29. The number of 𝐴 in 𝑇 such that the trace of 𝐴 is not divisible by 𝑝 but det (𝐴) is divisible by 𝑝 is
[Note: The trace of a matrix is the sum of its diagonal entries]

(A) (𝑝 − 1)(𝑝 − 𝑝 + 1 (B) 𝑝 − (𝑝 − 1)

(C) (𝑝 − 1) (D) (𝑝 − 1)(𝑝 − 2)

30. The number of 𝐴 in 𝑇 such that det (𝐴) is not divisible by 𝑝 is

(A) 2𝑝 (B) 𝑃 − 5𝑝

(C) 𝑝 − 3𝑝 (D) 𝑝 − 𝑝

31. Let C1 and C2 be, respectively, the parabolas 𝑥 = 𝑦 − 1 and 𝑦 = 𝑥 − 1, let P be any point on C1 and Q
be any point on C2. Let P1 and Q1 be the reflections of P and Q, respectively, with respect to the line 𝑦 = 𝑥.
Prove that P1 lies on C2, Q1 lies on C1 and PQ ≥ min [PP1, QQ1]. Hence or otherwise, determine points
P0 and Q0 on the parabolas C1 and C2 respectively such that P0Q0 ≤ PQ for all pairs of points (P, Q) with
P on C1 and Q on C2. [2000]

32. Let 𝑎 denote the number of all 𝑛-digit positive integers formed by the digit 0, 1 or both such that no
consecutive digits in them are 0. Let 𝑏 = the number of such 𝑛-digit integers ending with digit 1 and 𝑐 =
the number of such 𝑛-digit integer ending with digit 0. [2012(Comprehension)]

(I) Which of the following is correct?

(A) 𝑎 =𝑎 +𝑎 (B) 𝑐 ≠𝑐 +𝑐

(C) 𝑏 ≠𝑏 +𝑐 (D) 𝑎 =𝑐 +𝑏

(II) The value of 𝑏 is

(A) 7 (B) 8

(C) 9 (D) 11

33. Let 𝑛 < 𝑛 < 𝑛 < 𝑛 < 𝑛 be positive integers such that

𝑛 + 𝑛 + 𝑛 + 𝑛 + 𝑛 = 20. Then the number of such distinct arrangements (𝑛 , 𝑛 , 𝑛 , 𝑛 , 𝑛 ) is

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[2014(Integer)]

34. A lot contains 20 articles. The probability that the lot contains exactly 3 defective articles is 0.4 and the
probability that the lot contains exactly 3 defective articles is 0.6. Articles are drawn from the lot at random
one by one without replacement and are tested till all defective articles are found. What is the probability
that the testing procedure ends at the twelfth testing? [1986(Subjective)]

35. Of the three independent events, E1, E2 and E3 the probability that only E1 occurs is α only E2 occurs is β
and only E3 occurs is γ. Let the probability 𝑝 that none of the events E1, E2 or E3 occurs satisfy the equations
(α − 2β)𝑝 = αβ and (β − 3γ)𝑝 = 2βγ. All the given probabilities are assumed to lie in the interval (0,1).
Then [2013(Integer)]

Probability of occurrence of E1

Probability of occurrence of E 2

36. Let ABC be a triangle having O and I as it’s circum-centre and in-centre, respectively. If R and r are
circumradius and inradius respectively, then prove that (IO)2 = R2 – 2Rr Further show that triangle BIO is a
right angled triangle if and only if b is the arithmetic mean of a and c. [1999]
37. Let ABC be a triangle with incentre I and inradius r. Let D, E and F be the feet of the perpendicular from I
to the sides BC, CA and AB respectively. If r1, r2 and r3 are the radii of circles inscribed in the quadrilaterals
AFIE, BDIF and CEID, respectively, prove that
r1 r r r1r2 r3
 2  2  [2000]
r  r1 r  r2 r  r3  r  r1  r  r2  r  r3 
38. The quadratic equation 𝑝(𝑥) = 0 with real coefficients has purely imaginary roots. Then the equation
𝑝(𝑝(𝑥)) = 0 has [2014]

(A) Only purely imaginary roots

(B) All real roots

(C) Two real and two purely imaginary roots

(D) Neither real nor purely imaginary roots

39. Let a and b be the roots of the equation 𝑥 − 10𝑐𝑥 − 11𝑑 = 0 and those of 𝑥 − 10𝑎𝑥 − 11𝑏 = 0 are c, d
then find the value of a + b + c + d, when a, b, c and d are all distinct. [2006]
40. The sum of the squares of three distinct real numbers, which are in G.P. is s 2.

If their sum is α 𝑠, show that α ∈ , 1 ∪ (1,3] [1986(Subjective)]

41. The sides of a triangle inscribed in a given circle subtend angles α, β and γ at the centre. The minimum

value of the arithmetic mean of cos α + , cos β + and cos γ + is equal to …….

[1987(Fill in the blank)]

42. A line through 𝐴(−5, −4) meets the lines 𝑥 + 3𝑦 + 2 = 0, 2𝑥 + 𝑦 + 4 = 0 and 𝑥 − 𝑦 − 5 = 0 at the points
B, C and D respectively.

If + = , find the equation of the line. [1993(Subjective)]

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43. A straight line L through the origin meet the lines 𝑥 + 𝑦 = 1 and 𝑥 + 𝑦 = 3 and respectively. Through L
and Q two straight line L1 and L2 are drawn. Parallel to 2𝑥 − 𝑦 = 5 and 3𝑥 + 𝑦 = 5 respectively. Line L1 and
L2 intersect at R. Show that the locus of P, as L varies is straight line. [2002(Subjective)]
44. For 0 <  < , the solution(s) of
( )
∑ cosec θ + π)cosec θ + = 4√2 is/are [2009(MCQ)]

 
(A) (B)
4 6
 5
(C) (D)
12 12
45. The number of all possible values of , where 0 <  < π, for which the system of equations
(y + z) cos 3 = xyz sin 3

x sin 3 = +

xyz sin 3 = (y + 2z) cos 3 + y sin 3 has a solution (x0, y0, z0) with y0z0  0 is [2010(Integer)]

46. For non-negative integer n, let

𝑘+1 𝑘+2
∑ sin π sin π
𝑓(𝑛) = 𝑛+2 𝑛+2
𝑘+1
∑ sin π
𝑛+2
Assuming cos 𝑥 takes values in [0, ], which of the following options is/are correct? [2019]

√
(A) 𝑓(4) =

(B) lim 𝑓(n) =

(C) If α = tan cos 𝑓(6) , then α + 2α − 1 = 0

(D) sin 7 𝑐𝑜𝑠 𝑓(5) = 0

47. Let 𝑝⃗, 𝑞⃗, 𝑟⃗ be three mutually perpendicular vector of the same magnitude. If a vector 𝑥⃗ satisfies the equation
𝑝⃗ × (𝑥⃗ − 𝑞⃗) × 𝑝⃗ + 𝑞⃗ × (𝑥⃗ − 𝑟⃗) × 𝑞⃗ + 𝑟⃗ × (𝑥⃗ − 𝑝⃗) × 𝑟⃗ = 0⃗ then 𝑥⃗ is given by [1997]

(A) (𝑝⃗ + 𝑞⃗ − 2𝑟⃗) (B) (𝑝⃗ + 𝑞⃗ + 𝑟⃗)

(C) (𝑝⃗ + 𝑞⃗ + 𝑟⃗) (D) (2𝑝⃗ + 𝑞⃗ − 𝑟⃗)

48. Let V be the volume of the parallelopiped formed by the vector 𝑎⃗ = 𝑎 𝚤⃗ + 𝑎 𝚥⃗ + 𝑎 𝑘⃗ , 𝑏⃗ = 𝑏 𝚤⃗ + 𝑏 𝚥⃗ + 𝑏 𝑘⃗ , 𝑐⃗ =

𝑐 𝚤⃗ + 𝑐 𝚥⃗ + 𝑐 𝑘⃗ .
If ar, br, cr where r = 1, 2, 3 are non-negative real number and ∑ (𝑎 + 𝑏 + 𝑐 ) = 3𝐿. Show that 𝑉 ≤ 𝐿 .
[2002]

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49. Let the function f :  be defined by f(x) = x3 – x2 + (x – 1)sin x and let g :    be an arbitrary

function. Let f g :    be the product function defined by (f g)(x) = f(x)g(x). Then which of the following

statements is/are TRUE? [2020(MCQ)]

(A) If g is continuous at x = 1, then f g is differentiable at x = 1
(B) If f g is differentiable at x = 1, then g is continuous at x = 1
(C) If g is differentiable at x = 1, then f g is differentiable at x = 1
(D) If f g is differentiable at x = 1, then g is differentiable at x = 1

50. Let a and b be positive real numbers such that a > 1 and b < a. Let P be a point in the first quadrant that
2 2
lies on the hyperbola x – y 1 . Suppose the tangent to the hyperbola at P passes through the point
2 2
a b
(1, 0), and suppose the normal to the hyperbola at P cuts off equal intercepts on the coordinate axes. Let
D denote the area of the triangle formed by the tangent at P, the normal at P and the x-axis. If e denotes
the eccentricity of the hyperbola, then which of the following statements is/are TRUE? [2020(MCQ)]

(A) 1 e 2 (B) 2 e 2

(C) a4 (D) b4

51. For any 3 × 3 matrix M, let |M| denote the determinant of M. Let

1 2 3 1 0 0 1 3 2
E 2 3 4 , P 0 0 1 and F 8 18 13
8 13 18 0 1 0 2 4 3

If Q is a nonsingular matrix of order 3 × 3, then which of the following statements is(are) TRUE?
[2021(MCQ)]
1 0 0
(A) F = PEP and P 2 0 1 0
0 0 1

(B) EQ PFQ–1 EQ PFQ–1

3 2
(C) EF EF
(D) Sum of the diagonal entries of P–1EP + F is equal to the sum of diagonal entries of E + P–1FP

52. For any 3 × 3 matrix M, let |M| denote the determinant of M. Let I be the 3 × 3 identify matrix. Let E and F
be two 3 × 3 matrices such that (I – EF) is invertible. If G = (I – EF)–1, then which of the following statements
is (are) TRUE? [2021(MCQ)]
(A) |FE| = |I – FE| |FGE| (B) (I – FE) (I + FGE) = I
(C) EFG = GEF (D) (I – FE) (I – FGE) = I

3 f (t )dt
53. Let f : ,  be a continuous function such that f (0) 1 and 0
2 2 0
Then which of the following statements is (are) TRUE? [2021(MCQ)]

(A) The equation f(x) – 3 cos3x = 0 has at least one solution in 0,

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(B) The equation f(x) – 3 sin3x = has at least one solution in 0,

3
x
x f (t )dt
(C) 0
lim 2
1
x 0
1 ex
x
x f (t )dt
(D) 0
lim 2
1
x 0
1 ex

Paragraph For Q. No. 54 & 55

Let 1 : [0, ) , 2 : [0, )  , f : [0,)  and g : [0, )  be functions such that f(0) = g(0) = 0,
x
1( x) e x, x 0,

2 ( x) x2 2x 2e x
2, x 0,
x 2
f (x) | t | t 2 e t dt , x 0
x
x2
and g ( x ) t
t e dt , x 0.
0

54. Which of the following statements is TRUE? [2021(SCQ)]

1
(A) f In 3 g In 3
3
(B) For every x > 1, there exists an   (1, x) such that 1(x) = 1 + x
(C) For every x > 0, there exists a   (0, x) such that 2(x) = 2x (1() – 1)
3
(D) f is an increasing function on the interval 0,
2

55. Which of the following statements is TRUE? [2021(SCQ)]

(A) 1(x)  1, for all x > 0
(B) 2(x)  0, for all x > 0
2 2 3 2 5 1
(C) f (x) 1 e x x x , for all x 0,
3 5 2

2 3 2 5 1 7 1
(D) g(x) x x x , for all x 0,
3 5 7 2
10
10 x
56. For any real number x, let [x] denote the largest integer less than or equal to x. If I dx , then
x 1
0

the value of 9I is _________. [2021(Integer)]

x2 y2
57. Consider the hyperbola   1 with foci at S and S1, where S lies on the positive x-axis. Let P be a
100 64


point on the hyperbola, in the first quadrant. Let SPS1 = , with   . The straight line passing through
2
the point S and having the same slope as that of the tangent at P to the hyperbola, intersects the straight

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line S1P at P1. Let be the distance of P from the straight line SP1, and = S1P. Then the greatest integer
 
less than or equal to sin is ______. [2022(Integer)]
9 2

  4 | x | 3
5 2
2  1 3  , x  4 ,
58. Consider the functions f, g :    defined by f (x)  x  and g(x)  
12  3
0 , x  .
 4
 3 
If  is the area of the region ( x, y )     : x  , 0  y  min f ( x ), g ( x ) , then the value of 9 is
 4 
______. [2022(Integer)]

59. Let P1 and P2 be two planes given by

P1: 10x + 15y + 12z – 60 = 0,
P2: –2x + 5y + 4z – 20 = 0.
Which of the following straight lines can be an edge of some tetrahedron whose two faces lie on P1 and
P2? [2022(MCQ)]
x 1 y 1 z 1 x6 y z
(A)   (B)  
0 0 5 5 2 3
x y 4 z x y 4 z
(C)   (D)  
2 5 4 1 2 3

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