10 PREVIOUS YEAR QUESTIONS

CHAPTER - 1

Question 1.
If R = {(a, a3): a is a prime number less than 5} be a relation. Find the range of R . (Foreign 2014)
Answer:
Given, R = {{a, cd): a is a prime number less than 5}
We know that, 2 and 3 are the prime numbers less than 5.
So, a can take values 2 and 3.
Thus, R = {(2, 23), (3, 33)} = {(2, 8), (3, 27)}
Hence, the range of R is (8, 27}.

Question 2.
If f: {1,3, 4} → {1, 2, 5} and g: {1,2, 5} → {1, 3} given by f = {(1,2), (3, 5), (4,1)} and g = {(1,3), (2, 3),
(5,1)}. Write down gof. (All India 2014C)
Answer:
Given, functions f:{1, 3, 4} → {1, 2, 5} and g : {1, 2, 5} → {1, 3} are defined as f = {(1, 2),(3, 5),(4, 1)}
and g = {(1, 3),(2, 3),(5, 1)}
Therefore, f(1) = 2, f(3) = 5, f(4) = 1
and g(1) = 3, g (2) = 3, g(5) = 1
Now, gof: {1,3,4} → {1,3} and it is defined as
gof (1) = g[(f(1)] = g(2) = 3
gof(3) = g[f(3)] = g(5) = 1
gof (4) = g[f(4)] = g(1) = 3
∴ gof = {(1, 3), (3, 1), (4, 3)}

Question 3.
Let R is the equivalence relation in the set A = {0,1, 2, 3, 4, 5} given by R = {(a, b) : 2 divides (a – b)}.
Write the equivalence class [0]. (Delhi 2014C)
Answer:
Given, R = {(a, b):2 divides(a – b)}
and A = { 0,1, 2, 3, 4, 5}
Clearly, [0] = {b ∈ A : (0, b) ∈ R}
= {b ∈ A: 2 divides (0 – b)}
= {b ∈ A : 2divides (-b)} = {0, 2, 4}
Hence, equivalence class of [0] = {0,2,4}.
Question 4.
If R = {(x, y): x + 2y = 8} is a relation on N, then write the range of R. (All India 2014)
Answer:
Given, the relation R is defined on the set of natural numbers, i.e. N as
R= {(x, y) : x + 2y = 8}
To find the range of R, x + 2y = 8 can be rewritten as y = 8−x2
On putting x = 2, we get y = 8−22 = 3
On puttmg x = 4, we get y = 8−42 = 2
On putting x = 6, we get y = 8−62 = 1
As, x, y ∈ N, therefore R = {(2, 3), (4, 2), (6, 1)}. Hence, the range of relation R is {3,2,1}.
Note: For x = 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, ……… we do not get y as natural number.

Question 5.
If A = {1, 2, 3}, S = {4, 5,6, 7} and f = {(1, 4), (2, 5), (3, 6)} is a function from A to B. State whether f is
one-one or not. (All India 2011)
Answer:
5. Given, A = {1, 2, 3} , B = {4, 5, 6, 7}
and f:A → Bis defined as f = {(1, 4), (2, 5), (3, 6)}
i.e. f(1) = 4, f(2) = 5and f(3) = 6.
It can be seen that the images of distinct elements of A under f are distinct. So, f is one-one.

Question 6.
If f : R → R is defined by f{x) = 3x + 2, then define f[f(x)]. (Foreign 2011; Delhi 2010)
Answer:
Given, f(x) = 3x + 2
f[f(x)] – f(3x + 2) = 3 (3x + 2) + 2
= 9x + 6+ 2= 9x + 8

Question 7.
Write fog, if f: R → R and g:R → R are given by f(x) = |x| and g(x) = |5x – 2|. (Foreign 2011)
Answer:
Given, f(x) = |x|, g(x) = |5x – 2|
∴ fog (x) = f[g(x)] = f{15x – 2|}
= ||5x – 2||= |5x – 2| [∵ ||x|| = |x|]
Question 8.
Write fog, if f: R → R and g:R → R are given by f(x) = 8x 3 and g(x) = xy3. (Foreign 2011)
Answer:
Given, f(x) = 8x3 and g(x) = x1/3
∴ fog ( x) = f[g(x)] = f(x1/3) = 8(x1/3)3 = 8x

Question 9.
State the reason for the relation R in the set {1, 2, 3} given by R = {(1, 2), (2,1)} not to be transitive.
(Delhi 2011)
Answer:
We know that for a relation to be transitive,
(x, y) ∈ R and (y, z) ∈ R ⇒ (x, z) ∈ R.
Here, (1, 2) ∈ R and (2,1) ∈ R but (1,1) ∉ R.
R is not transitive.

Question 10.
What is the range of the function.
f(x) = |x−1|x−1, x ≠ 1? (Delhi 2010)
Answer:
Firstly, redefine the function by using the definition of modulus function, i.e by using

Further, simplify it to get the range

Given, function is f(x) = |x−1|x−1, x ≠ 1
The above function can be written as
 CHAPTER – 2
Question 1.
Write the value of tan (2 tan-115). (Delhi 2013)
Answer:
We have,

Question 2.
Write the value of
tan-1[2sin(2cos−13√2)]. (All India 2013)
Answer:

Question 3.
Write the value of cos-1 (12) – 2 sin-1 (12). (DeIh 2012)
Answer: 2π3
Question 4.
Using the principal values, write the value of cos -1(12) + 2 sin-1(12).
Answer: 2π3

Question 5.
Write the value of sin [π3−sin−1(−12)] (Delhi 2011).
Answer:
We have,

Question 6.
Write the value of tan-1(tan 3π4). (Delhi 2011)
Answer:
First, we check the given angle lies in the principal value branch. If it is so, then use the property tan -
1
 (tan θ) = θ, ∀ θ ∈ (−π2,π2), Otherwise reduce the angle such that it lies in principal value branch.
We know that, principal value branch of tan -1 x is (−π2,π2).
Question 7.
Write the value of cos-1 (cos 7π6). (Delhi 2011, 2009; All India 2009)
Answer:
We know that, the principal value branch of cos -1x is [0, π].

Question 8.
What is the principal value of
cos-1(cos2π3) + sin-1(sin2π3)? (All India 2011, 2009C. 2008)
Answer:
We know that, the principal value branch of cos -1 x is [0, π] and for sin-1 x is [−π2,π2].

Question 9.
What is the principal value of tan-1 (- 1)? (Foreign 2011, 2o08c)
Answer:
We have,
Which is the required principal value.

Alternate Method:
We have,
tan-1 (-1) = – tan-1 (1) [∵ tan-1 x; x ∈ R]
= – tan-1(tan π4) [∵ tan π4 = 1]
= −π4 [∵ tan-1 (tan θ) = θ; ∀ θ ∈ (−π2,π2)]
which is the required principal value.

Question 10.
Using the principal values, write the value of sin -1(−3√2). (All India 2011C, Delhi 2010)
Answer:
We have
 CHAPTER – 3

Question 1.
If 3A – B = [5101] and B = [4235] then find the value of matrix A. (Delhi 2019)

Answer:

Question 2.
Find the value of x – y, if (Delhi 2019)
2[103x]+[y102]=[5168]

Answer:
Given that,

Here, both matrices are equal, so we equate the corresponding elements,

2 + y = 5 and 2x + 2 = 8
⇒ y = 3 and 2x = 6 ⇒ x = 3
Therefore, x – y = 3 – 3 = 0

Question 3.
If A is a square matrix such that A2 = I, then find the simplified value of (A – I)3 + (A + I)3 – 7A. (Delhi
2016)

Answer:
Given, A2 = 7 ……. (i)
Now, (A – I)3 + (A + I)3 – 7A
= (A3 – 3A2I + 3AI2 – I) + (A3 + 3A2I + 3AI2 + I3) – 7A
= A3 – 3A2 + 3AI – I + A3 + 3A2 + 3AI + I – 7A
[∵ A2I = A2 and I3 = I3 = I]
= 2A3 + 6AI – 7A = 2A2 A + 6A – 7A [∵ AI = A]
= 2IA – A [from Eq. (1)]
= 2A – A = A [∵ IA = A]

Question 4.
Write the number of all possible matrices of order 2 × 2 with each entry 1, 2 or 3. (All India 2016)

Answer:
We know that, a matrix of order 2 × 2 has 4 entries. Since, each entry has 3 choices, namely 1, 2 or
3, therefore number of required matrices
34 = 3 × 3 × 3 × 3 = 81.

Question 5.
If [2 1 3] ⎡⎣⎢−1−10011−101⎤⎦⎥⎡⎣⎢10−1⎤⎦⎥ = A, then write the order of matrix A. (Foregin 2016)

Answer:

= [- 3 – I] = [- 4]1 × 1
∴ Order of matrix A is 1 × 1.
Question 6.
Write the element a of a 3 × 3 matrix A = [aij], whose elements are given by aij = |i−j|2 (Delhi 2015)

Answer:
Given, A = [aij]3 × 3
where, aij = |i−j|2
Now, a23 = |2−3|2=|−1|2=12
[put i = 2 and j = 3]

Question 7.
If [2x 3] [1−320] [x3] = 0, find x. (Delhi 2015C)

Answer:
Given, matrix equation is

⇒ [2x2 – 9x + 12x] = [0]

⇒ 2x2 + 3x = 0
⇒ x(2x + 3) = 0
∴ x = 0 or x = – 3/2

Question 8.
If 2[354x]+[10y1]=[71005], then find (x – y). (Delhi 2014)

Answer:

On equating the corresponding elements, we get

8 + y = 0 and 2x + 1 = 5
⇒ y = – 8 and x = 5−12 = 2
∴ x – y = 2 – (-8) = 10
Question 9.
Solve the following matrix equation for x.
[x 1] [1−200] = 0 (Delhi 2014)

Answer:
Given, [x1][1−200] = 0

By using matrix multiplication, we get

[x – 2 0] = [0 0]
On equating the corresponding elements, we get
x–2=0
⇒x=2

Question 10.
If A is a square matrix such that A2 = A, then write the value of 7A — (I + A)3, where I is an identity
matrix. (All India 2014)
Answer:
Given, A2 = A
Now, 7A – (I + A)3 = 7A – [I3 + A3 + 3I4(I + A)]
[∵ (x + y)3 = x3 + y3 + 3xy (x + y)]
= 7A – [I + A2.A + 3A(I + A)]
[∵ I3 = I and IA = A]
= 7A – (I + A . A + 3AI + 3A2)
[∵ A2 = A]
= 7A – (I + A + 3A + 3A)
[∵AI = A and A2 = AI]
= 7A – (I + 7A) = – 1
 CHAPTER – 4
Question 1.
Find |AB|, if A = [00−12] and B = [3050]. (All India 2019)

Answer:

Question 2.
Find the maximum value of (Delhi 2016)
∣∣∣∣11111+sinθ1111+cosθ∣∣∣∣
Answer:

= [(1 + sinθ)(1 + cosθ) – 1] – [1 + cosθ – 1] + [1 – 1 – sinθ]

= 1 + cosθ + sinθ + sinθcosθ – 1 – cosθ – sinθ
= sinθcosθ
= |12|(2sinθcosθ) = 12sin2θ
We know that, maximum value of sin 2θ is 1.
∴ Δmax = 12 × 1 = 12

Question 3.
If ∣∣∣∣x−sinθcosθsinθ−x1cosθ1x∣∣∣∣ = 8, write the value of x. (Foreign 2016)
Answer:
We have, ∣∣∣∣x−sinθcosθsinθ−x1cosθ1x∣∣∣∣ = 8
On expanding along R1, we get
x (- x2 -1) – sinθ(- x sinθ – cosθ) + cosθ(- sinθ + x cosθ) = 8
⇒ – x3 – x + x sin2θ + sinθcosθ – sinθcosθ + x cos2θ = 8
⇒ – x3 – x + x (sin2θ + cos2θ) = 8
⇒ -x3 – x + x = 8 [∵ sin2θ + cos2θ = 1]
⇒ – x3 = 8 ⇒ x3 + 8 = 0 ⇒ x3 + 23 = 0
⇒ (x + 2)(x2 + 4 – 2x) = 0
⇒ x = -2 [∵ x2 – 2x + 4 = 0, gives imaginary values]

Question 4.
If A = ⎡⎣⎢5−4−463−7−323⎤⎦⎥, then write the cofactor of the element a21 of its 2nd row. (Foreign
2015)
Answer:
Given, A = ⎡⎣⎢5−4−463−7−323⎤⎦⎥
Now, Cofactors of a21 = (-1)∣∣∣6−7−33∣∣∣
= -(18 – 21) = 3

Question 5.
If A = [132−1] and B = [1−131], write the value of |AB|. (Delhi 2015C)

Answer:
Clearly, |A| = ∣∣∣132−1∣∣∣ = -1 – 6 = – 7
and |B| = ∣∣∣1−131∣∣∣ = 1 + 3 = 4
∴ |AB| = |A|.|B| = (-7)(4) = -28

Question 6.
In the interval it π/2 < x < π, find the value of x for which the matrix [2sinx132sinx] is singular. (All

India 2015C)
Answer:
Question 7.
If ∣∣∣2x85x∣∣∣=∣∣∣67−23∣∣∣, then write the value of x. (Delhi 2014)
Answer:
First, expand both determinants, which gives ” equation in x and then solve that equation to find the
value of x.
Given, ∣∣∣2x85x∣∣∣=∣∣∣67−23∣∣∣
⇒ 2x2 – 40 = 18 -(-14)
⇒ 2x2 – 40 = 32
⇒ 2x2 = 72
⇒ x2 = 36
∴x=±6

Question 8.
If = ∣∣∣3x−274∣∣∣=∣∣∣8674∣∣∣, then find the value of x. (All India 2014)
Answer:
Given, ∣∣∣3x−274∣∣∣=∣∣∣8674∣∣∣
x = -2

Question 9.
Write the value of the determinant (Delhi 2014C)
∣∣∣pp−1p+1p∣∣∣
Answer:
Let Δ = ∣∣∣pp−1p+1p∣∣∣
On expanding, we get
Δ = p2 – (p – 1)(p + 1)
⇒ Δ = p2 – (p2 – 12) [∵ a2 – b2 =(a + b) (a – b)]
⇒ Δ = p2 – p2 + 1
∴Δ=1

Question 10.
If ∣∣∣2x2(x+1)x+3x+1∣∣∣=∣∣∣1353∣∣∣, then find the value of x. (Delhi 2013C)
Answer:
Expand both determinants which gives equation in x and then solve that equation to find the value of
x.
Given, ∣∣∣2x2(x+1)x+3x+1∣∣∣=∣∣∣1353∣∣∣
⇒ 2x (x +1) – (x + 3) (2x + 2) = 3 – 15
⇒ 2x2 + 2x – (2x2 + 8x + 6) = -12
⇒ – 6x – 6 =-12 ⇒ 6x = 6
∴x=1