Academic Year : 2023 – 2024

Examination : TRIALS
Month : NOVEMBER
Class : 12
Maximum Marks : 80
________________________________________________________________________________________
MATHEMATICS
Maximum Marks: 80
Time Allowed: Three hours
(Candidates are allowed additional 15 minutes for only reading the paper.
They must NOT start writing during this time).
________________________________________________________________________________________
This Question Paper consists of three sections A, B and C.
Candidates are required to attempt all questions from Section A and all questions
EITHER from Section B OR Section C.
Section A: Internal choice has been provided in two questions of two marks each, two
questions of four marks each and two questions of six marks each.
Section B: Internal choice has been provided in one question of two marks and one
question of four marks.
Section C: Internal choice has been provided in one question of two marks and one
question of four marks.
All working, including rough work, should be done on the same sheet as, and adjacent
to the rest of the answer.
The intended marks for questions or parts of questions are given in brackets [ ].
Mathematical tables and graph papers are provided.
________________________________________________________________________________________

SECTION A - 65 MARKS
(Attempt all questions from this Section)

Question 1
In subparts (i) to (x) choose the correct options and in subparts (xi) to (xv). Answer the questions as
instructed.

____________________________________________________________________________________

This paper consists of 12 printed pages.

Turn over
 (i) 𝒙−𝟑 [1]
The range of the function 𝐟(𝒙) = , x≠𝟑
𝟑−𝐱

(a) R

(b) R -{1}

(c) {−1}

(d) R − {−1}

(ii) 𝐝𝐲 [1]
If 𝒚 = 𝒙√𝒙 , then 𝐝𝐱
is:

(a) √𝑥 𝑥 (√𝑥−1)

(b) 𝑥 √𝑥 log 𝑥
2√𝑥

(c) 2 + log 𝑥
𝑥 √𝑥 ( )
2√𝑥

(d) 2 + log 𝑥
𝑥 √𝑥 ( )
√𝑥

(iii) 𝟏 𝟏 [1]
If 𝒔𝒆𝒄−𝟏𝒙 = 𝒄𝒐𝒔𝒆𝒄−𝟏 𝒚, then , + 𝒚𝟐 equals to:
𝒙𝟐

(a) −1

(b) 2

(c) 1

(d) −2

(iv) 𝟏 𝐴 𝟏 𝐵 𝟐 [1]
It is given that the events A and B are such that P(A) = ,P( )= ,P(𝐴)= . Then
𝟒 𝐵 𝟐 𝟑
P(B) is :

(a) 1
2
(b) 1
6

________________________________________________________________________________________

2
 (c) 1
3
(d) 2
3

(v) Three houses are available in a locality. Three persons apply for the houses. Each applies [1]
for one house without consulting others. The probability that all the three apply for the
same house, is :

(a) 7
9

(b) 8
9

(c) 1
9

(d) 2
9

(vi) 𝒅 𝟏+ 𝒄𝒐𝒔 𝒙 [1]

[𝒍𝒐𝒈 (√ )] is:
𝒅𝒙 𝟏−𝐜𝐨𝐬 𝒙

(a) sec x

(b) −cosec x

(c) x
𝑐𝑜𝑠𝑒𝑐
2
(d) x
𝑠𝑒𝑐
2

(vii) Let f(x) = |𝐬𝐢𝐧 𝒙|, then: [1]

(a) f is everywhere differentiable.

(b) f is everywhere continuous but not differentiable at x = nπ , n𝜖 𝑍 .

π
(c) f is everywhere continuous but not differentiable at x = (2n+1) 2 , n𝜖 𝑍.

(d) f is neither differentiable nor continuous.

________________________________________________________________________________________

3
Turn over
 (viii) 𝒔𝒊𝒏 𝒙 [1]
∫ 𝟑 + 𝟒 𝒄𝒐𝒔𝟐𝒙 𝒅𝒙 is equals to:

(a) 1 2 𝑐𝑜𝑠 𝑥
𝒕𝒂𝒏−𝟏 +𝐶
2√3 √3

(b) −1 2 𝑐𝑜𝑠 𝑥
𝒕𝒂𝒏−𝟏 +𝐶
2√3 √3

(c) 1 2 𝑐𝑜𝑠 𝑥
𝒕𝒂𝒏−𝟏 +𝐶
√3 √3

(d) 1 2 𝑐𝑜𝑠 𝑥
𝒔𝒊𝒏−𝟏 +𝐶
√3 √3

(ix) 𝒏+𝟏 [1]

, 𝒊𝒇 𝒏 𝒊𝒔 𝒐𝒅𝒅
𝟐
Statement I : 𝐥𝐞𝐭 𝐟 ∶ 𝐍 → 𝐍 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐟(𝒏) = {
𝒏
, 𝒊𝒇 𝒏 𝒊𝒔 𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒏
𝟐
Statement II : function is one-one onto

(a) Both the statements are true.

(b) Both the statements are false.

(c) Statement I is true, and Statement II is false.

(d) Statement I is false, and Statement II is true.

𝟑𝛑
(x) Assertion : 𝐭𝐚𝐧−𝟏 𝟐 + 𝐭𝐚𝐧−𝟏 𝟑 = [1]
𝟒

𝐱+𝐲
𝐭𝐚𝐧−𝟏 (𝟏−𝐱𝐲) , 𝒙𝒚 < 𝟏
Reason : The value of 𝐭𝐚𝐧−𝟏 𝒙 + 𝐭𝐚𝐧−𝟏 𝒚 =
−𝟏 𝐱+𝐲
{𝛑 + 𝐭𝐚𝐧 (𝟏−𝐱𝐲) , 𝒙𝒚 > 𝟏

(a) Assertion is true and Reason is false.

(b) Assertion is false and Reason is true.

(c) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is correct explanation for Assertion.

(d) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and but Reason is not correct explanation for
Assertion.

________________________________________________________________________________________

4
 (xi) −1 1
If A = [ ], then write the value |𝐚𝐝𝐣𝐀|.
2 3

(xii) If A and B are square matrix of order 3 such that |𝑨| = −𝟐 and |𝑩| = 𝟒 then write the [1]
value of |𝟐𝑨𝑩|.

(xiii) A town has two fire extinguishing vehicles [1]

functioning independently. The probability of
availability of each engine when need is 0.9.
What is the probability that vehicle is available
when needed?

(xiv) Write the order and degree of the differential equation. [1]
𝟐⁄
𝒅𝒚 𝟐 𝟑
[𝟐 + (𝒅𝒙) ]
𝒅𝟐 𝒚
=𝟏
𝒅𝒙𝟐

(xv) 𝐝𝐲 [1]
Write the integrating factor of the differential equation 𝒙 𝐝𝐱 − 𝒚 = 𝟐𝒙𝟐 .

Question 2 [2]

Evaluate the determinant using the properties of determinants.

2𝑥 2𝑦 2𝑧
| 3 3 3 |
𝑦+𝑧 𝑧+𝑥 𝑥+𝑦

Question 3 [2]

𝒅𝒚 𝒚(𝟏−𝒙)
If 𝒆𝒙+𝒚 = 𝒙𝒚, show that = −
𝒅𝒙 𝒙(𝟏−𝒚)

Question 4 [2]

𝟓
Evaluate : ∫𝟐 |𝒙 − 𝟑| 𝒅𝒙

________________________________________________________________________________________

5
Turn over
 Question 5 [2]
𝝅
(a) Solve for x: 𝒄𝒐𝒔−𝟏 [𝐬𝐢𝐧(𝒄𝒐𝒔−𝟏 𝒙)] = 𝟑

OR
𝟑𝒙 – 𝒙𝟑 𝒅𝒚
(b) If 𝒚 = 𝒕𝒂𝒏−𝟏 (𝟏−𝟑𝒙𝟐 ), find 𝒅𝒙

Question 6 [2]
(a) A machine operates if all its three-component function. The probability that the first
component fails during the year is 0.14, the second component fails in 0.10 and the third
component fails is 0.05. Find the probability that machine will fail during the year.
OR
(b) There are two bags. One bag contains six green and three red balls. The second bag contains
the five green and four red balls. One ball is transferred from the first bag to the second bag. Then
one ball is drawn from the second bag. Find the probability that it is red ball.

Question 7 [4]
Let S in the set of real numbers and let R be a relation in S defined by
R = {(a, b): (1 + ab) > 𝟎}.
Show that the relation R is reflexive and symmetric but not transitive.

Question 8 [4]
𝟒𝒙𝟐 +𝟏
Find the intervals on which the function 𝑓(𝑥) = , 𝑥 ≠ 0 is (a) increasing (b) decreasing
𝒙

Question 9 [4]
𝟏 + 𝐬𝐢𝐧 𝟐𝒙
(a) Evaluate: ∫ ((𝟏+ 𝐜𝐨𝐬 𝟐𝒙) 𝒆𝟐𝒙 𝒅𝒙

OR
𝐬𝐢𝐧 𝟐𝒙
(b) Evaluate: ∫ (𝟏 + 𝐬𝐢𝐧 𝒙)( 𝟐 + 𝐬𝐢𝐧 𝒙 ) 𝒅𝒙

________________________________________________________________________________________

6
 Question 10 [4]
(a) The compressors used in LG Refrigerators are manufactured by three different factories at Pune,
Nasik, and Nagpur. If it is known that Pune factory produces twice as many compressors as in the
Nasik one. Also, Nagpur produces the same number as to Nasik (during the same period). Experience
shows that 0.2% of the compressor produced at the Pune as well as Nasik factory are defective. Also,
if 0.4% of the compressors produced at the Nagpur factory are defective then

(i) What will be the probability of compressors produced by Pune factory?

(ii) What is the total probability of producing a defective compressor from any of the
factory?

(iii) A quality controller visits LG compressor factory and finds it a defective one. What is
the probability that it was produced at Nasik factory?

OR

(b) The Zara Nursery sales three types of imported flower seeds of Vinka, Petunia, and Oleander.
They are sold as a mixture, where the proportions are 4 : 4 : 2. The germination rates of Pinka,
Petunia and Oleander are 45%, 60%, and 35% respectively.

(i) If E1, E2, and E3 denote the seeds of Vinca, Petunia and Oleander also A denotes the
seed germinates, then find the probability that the seed of Oleander germinates.

(ii) Find the total probability that imported seed germinates.

(iii) Calculate the probability that the chosen seed is of Petunia given that a randomly
chosen seed does not germinate?

Question 11 [6]
1 1 −1
If A = [3 1 −2], find A-1.
1 −1 −1

Using A-1 , solve the following system of equations

x + y – z = 1, 3x + y –2z = 3 and x – y – z = −1

________________________________________________________________________________________

7
Turn over
 Question 12 [6]
(a) Find a particular solution of the differential equation (𝒙𝟐 − 𝒚𝟐 ) dx + 2xy dy = 0, when
x =1 and y = 1.

OR
(𝒙𝟐 −𝟏)
(b) Evaluate: ∫ (𝒙𝟒+𝟏) 𝒅𝒙.

Question 13 [6]
Let X denote the number of college where you will apply after your results and P(X=x)
denotes your probability of getting admission in x number of colleges. It is given that
kx , if x = 0 or 1
P(X = x) = { 2kx , if x = 2
k(5 − x) , if x = 3 or 4
Where k is a positive constant.
(i) Prepare a probability distribution table and find the value of k.
(ii) What is the probability that you will get admission in exactly two colleges?
(iii) Find the mean and variance of the probability distribution.

Question 14 [6]
(a) A printed page is to have a total area of 80 sq. cm with a margin of 1 cm
at the top and on each side and a margin of 1.5 cm at the bottom. What
should be the dimensions of the page so that the printed area will be
maximum?

OR

(b) A window is in the shape of a rectangle surmounted by a

semi-circle. If its perimeter is 30 m, then find the dimensions
of the window so that it may admit the maximum light.

________________________________________________________________________________________

8
 SECTION B - 15 MARKS

Question 15 [5]
In subparts (i) and (ii) choose the correct options and in the subparts (iii) to (v), answer the
questions as instructed.
(i) ⃗ . ⃗𝒃) = |𝒂
If 𝟐(𝒂 ⃗ | then what is the angle between the 𝒂
⃗ |. |𝒃 ⃗ 𝑎𝑛𝑑 ⃗𝒃.

(a) 300

(b) 450

(c) 600

(d) 1200

(ii) If the position vector of a point, (5, 4, 3) be 𝒂

⃗ . Find |𝒂
⃗ |.
a) 50

(b) √50

(c) 25√2

(d) 20√5

(iii) ⃗ 𝑎𝑛𝑑 ⃗𝒃 where 𝒂

Compute the angle between 𝒂 ̂ 𝑎𝑛𝑑 ⃗𝒃 = 𝟐𝒊̂ − 𝟐𝒋̂ + 𝟒𝒌
⃗ = 𝟑𝒊̂ + 𝒋̂ + 𝟐𝒌 ̂.

(iv) ⃗ × ⃗𝒃| 𝒊𝒇 𝒂
Find | 𝒂 ̂ 𝑎𝑛𝑑 ⃗𝒃 = 𝟒𝒊̂ − 𝟒𝒋̂ + 𝟕𝒌
⃗ = 𝒊̂ − 𝟐𝒋̂ + 𝒌 ̂.

(v) 𝒙−𝟏 𝒚−𝟐 𝒛−𝟑

Find the angle between the line = = and the plan 𝟐𝒙 + 𝟑𝒚 − 𝟒𝒛 = 𝟕.
𝟏 𝟐 𝟑

Question 16 [2]

(a) If 𝑎 = 𝑖̂ + 2𝑗̂ − 3𝑘̂ , 𝑏⃗ = 3𝑖̂ − 𝑗̂ + 2𝑘̂ , find the unit vector in the direction of (𝑎 + 𝑏⃗).

OR

(b) Find the equation of the plane passing through the point (2, 4, 6) and making equal intercepts

at the coordinate axis.

________________________________________________________________________________________

9
Turn over
 Question 17 [4]
(a) Find the shortest distance between the lines whose vector equations are

𝑟 = (4𝑖̂ − 𝑗̂ + 2𝑘̂ ) + 𝜆(𝑖̂ + 2𝑗̂ − 3𝑘̂)𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑟 = (2𝑖̂ + 𝑗̂ − 𝑘̂) + 𝜇(3𝑖

̂ + 2𝑗̂ − 4𝑘̂).

OR

(b) If a line makes 𝛼, 𝛽, 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝛾 angles with the coordinate axes, then show that.

sin2 𝛼 + sin2 𝛽 + sin2 𝛾 = 2

Question 18 [4]

Find the area bounded by the curve 𝑦 2 = 8𝑥 and line 𝑦 = 𝑥.

SECTION C - 15 MARKS

Question 19 [5]
In subparts (i) and (ii) choose the correct options and in the subparts (iii) to (v), answer the
questions as instructed.

(i) If two lines of regression for a distribution (x, y) are 3x + 2y = 7 and x + 4y = 9, then byx is:

(a) −1
4
(b) 1
4
(c) −2
3
d) 2
3

________________________________________________________________________________________

10
 (ii) If 𝑏𝑥𝑦 and 𝑏𝑦𝑥 represents two regression coefficients, and r is the coefficient of
correlation then choose the correct relationship.

(a) 𝑏𝑦𝑥 + 𝑏𝑥𝑦

≥𝑟
2
(b) 𝑏𝑦𝑥 + 𝑏𝑥𝑦
≤𝑟
2
(c) 𝑏𝑦𝑥 + 𝑏𝑥𝑦
≥𝑟
3
(d) 𝑏𝑦𝑥 − 𝑏𝑥𝑦
≥𝑟
3
(iii) If the two regression lines of x and y series are perpendicular to each other than what is the
value of correlation coefficient r ?

(iv) The marginal revenue of a manufacturing company is given by the function

MR(x) = 649 – 11x.
Why should the manufacturer limit the production to 59 units?

(v) Determine the cost of producing 30 cars if the marginal cost (in ₹ per unit) is given by
MC(x) = 3x2 + 10.If it is known that fixed cost is ₹ 15000.

Question 20 [2]

𝟑
(a) The total cost function for a production is given by C(x) = 𝟒 𝒙𝟐 − 𝟕𝒙 + 𝟐𝟕. Find the

number of units produced for which M.C. = A.C.

OR
𝒃−𝒑
(b) For the demand function x = , where x denotes the number of units sold at the price p
𝒂

per unit. Find the relationship between slopes of average revenue curve and marginal
revenue curve.

________________________________________________________________________________________

11
Turn over
 Question 21 [4]
(a) Find the equation of the regression line y on x, if the observations (x, y) are as follows:
(1, 4), (2, 8), (3, 2), (4, 12), (5, 10), (6, 14), (7, 16), (8, 6), (9, 18).

Also find the estimated value of y when x =14.

OR
(b) The following table shows the mean, the standard deviation, and the coefficient of correlation
of the variables x and y.
Series x y

Mean 16 12

Standard Deviation 24 4

Coefficient of correlation 0.8

Calculate:
(i) The regression coefficients 𝑏𝑦𝑥 and 𝑏𝑥𝑦 .
(ii) The probable value of y when x = 40

Question 22 [4]
A man rides his motorcycle at the speed of 50 km/hour. He has to spend ₹ 2 per km on petrol for this
speed. If he rides it at a faster speed of 80 km/hour, the petrol charge cost him ₹ 3 per km. He has at
most ₹ 120 on petrol and total one hour time. Consider the given situation as a Linear Programming
Problem and determine the maximum distance that the man can travel.
What could be the benefits if he was provided an electric motorbike ?

________________________________________________________________________________________

12