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Pure Mathematics 2020

This document contains the CSS past paper for Pure Mathematics from 2020. It provides instructions for the exam and 6 questions testing concepts in abstract algebra, linear algebra, calculus, complex analysis, and series. Candidates are instructed to attempt 5 questions by selecting 2 from Section A, 2 from Section B, and 1 from Section C. References for additional CSS preparation resources are also provided.

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Pure Mathematics 2020

This document contains the CSS past paper for Pure Mathematics from 2020. It provides instructions for the exam and 6 questions testing concepts in abstract algebra, linear algebra, calculus, complex analysis, and series. Candidates are instructed to attempt 5 questions by selecting 2 from Section A, 2 from Section B, and 1 from Section C. References for additional CSS preparation resources are also provided.

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CSS Past Papers

Subject: Pure Mathematics


Year: 2020

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PURE MATHEMATICS

TIME ALLOWED: THREE HOURS MAXIMUM MARKS = 100


NOTE: (i) Attempt FIVE questions in all by selecting TWO Questions each from SECTION-A&B and
ONE Question from SECTION-C. ALL questions carry EQUAL marks.
(ii) All the parts (if any) of each Question must be attempted at one place instead of at different
places.
(iii) Write Q. No. in the Answer Book in accordance with Q. No. in the Q.Paper.
(iv) No Page/Space be left blank between the answers. All the blank pages of Answer Book must
be crossed.
(v) Extra attempt of any question or any part of the attempted question will not be considered.
(vi) Use of Calculator is allowed.

SECTION-A
Q. 1. (a) Let G and G′ be two groups and f : G → G′ be a homomorphism then prove the (10)
following:
(i) f ( e ) = e′ where e and e′ are the identities of G and G ′ respectively

( )
(ii) f a −1 = [ f (a) ] , ∀ a ∈G
−1

(b) Prove that every homomorphic image of a group is isomorphic to some quotient (10) (20)
group.

Q. 2. (a) A ring R is without zero divisor if and only if the cancellation law hold. (10)
(b) Prove that arbitrary intersection of subrings is a subring. (10) (20)

Q. 3. (a) Let T : R3 R3 be the linear transformation defined by (10)


T ( x1 , x2 , x3 ) =( x1 − x2 , x1 + x3 , x2 + x3 ) . Find a basis and dimension of Range
of T.
(b) Prove that every finitely generated vector space has a basis. (10) (20)

SECTION-B

Q. 4. (a) Find the critical points of f ( x ) =x3 − 12 x − 5 and identify the open intervals (10)

on which f is increasing and on which f is decreasing.


8
(b) Find the horizontal and vertical asymptotes of the graph of f ( x ) = − (10) (20)
x −4
2

−2 x + 4 (10)
Q. 5. (a) Calculate ∫ (x 2
+ 1)( x − 1) 2
dx .

∂w
(b) Find at the point (x, y, z) = (2, -1, 1) if w = x 2 + y 2 + z 2 , z 3 − xy + yz + y 3 =
1 (10) (20)
∂x
and x and y are the independent variables.

Q. 6. (a) Determine the focus, vertex and directrix of the parabola x2 + 6x -8y +17=0 (10)

(b) Find polar coordinates of the point p whose rectangular coordinates are (10) (20)
( 3 2, − 3 2 )
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PURE MATHEMATICS

SECTION-C
Show that ( cos θ + i sin θ ) = cos(n θ ) + isin(n θ ) for all integers n.
n
Q. 7. (a) (10)

(b) Find the n, nth roots of unity. (10) (20)

1
Q. 8. (a) Find the Taylor series generated by f (x) = at a = 2. Where, if anywhere, (10)
x
1
does the series converge to ?
x
∞
1
(b) Show that the p-series ∑n
n =1
p
, (p a real constant) converges if p> 1, and (10) (20)
diverges if P < 1

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