Chettinad Hari Shree Vidyalayam

II -Pre Board Examination (2023-24)

Class: XII
Roll No: ____________ Section: _____________ Date: __________

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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.)
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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 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.
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)
Question 1 [15×1 = 15]
In the subparts (i) to (x), choose the correct options and in the subparts (xi) to (xv) answer
the questions as instructed.
(i) If > , then

(a) , 1 (b) [0 , (c) [−1 , (d) [0 ,∞)

√ √ √

(ii) If A is a square matrix such that A2 = A, then ( I + A )3  7A =

(a) A (b) I  A (c) I (d) 3A
(iii) There are two values of a which makes the determinant
1 −2 5
∆= 2 −1 = 86. The sum of these two values
0 4 2
(a) 4 (b) 5 (c) 4 (d) 9
(iv) If f (x) = ( x + 1)cot x be continuous at x = 0, then f(0) =

(a) 0 (b) (c) e (d) e2

≠0
(v) The function f(x) = is continuous at x = 0, then k =
=0

(a) 3 (b) 6 (c) 9 (d) 12

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(vi) ∫ =

(a) + (b) +

(c) +C (d) +

(vii) The solution of the differential equation + = 0 with y(1) = 1 is

(a) = (b) = (c) = (d) =

(viii) If the probability of simultaneous occurrence of two independent events A and B is

and that the probability neither of them occurs is then P(A) + P(B) =

(a) (b) (c) (d)

(ix) Assertion (A) : Relation R on A = { 1,2,3…,13,14} is defined as

R = {(x , y) : 3x  y = 0 }
Reason (R) : R is reflexive, symmetric nor transitive
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
(c) A is true but R is false
(d) A is false but R is true
(x) Statement 1 : A square matrix A = [aij] is called symmetric matrix, if aij = aji for all i,j
Statement 2 : A square matrix A = [aij] is called skew symmetric matrix, if
aij = aij for all i,j
which one of the options is correct
(a) Both Statements are true
(b) Both Statements are false
(c) Statement 1 is true and Statement 2 is false
(d) Statement 1 is false and Statement 2 is true
(xi) Find the domain of the function f (x) = √ −1
1 >0
(xii) The function f : R  R given by f (x) = 0 = 0 is not onto function.
−1 <0
State the reason.
(xiii) If matrix A = [1 2 3], find AAT.

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(xiv) 10% of the bulb produced in a factory are red colour and 2% are red and
defective. If one bulb is picked at random, determine the probability of its being
defective if it is red.
(xv) The random variable X has a probability distribution P(X) of the following form,
where k is some number. Determine the value of k if the value of P(X=x) = 0,
for x > 2.
=0
P(X = x) = 2 =1
3 =2
Question 2 [2]

Evaluate : ∫

Question 3 [2]
(a) The table shows some of the values of the differentiable functions u and v and
their derivatives .
t y(t) y(t) x(t) x(t)
1 -2 3 0 5
2 1 -1 2 -2
3 6 1 2 -2

If w(t) = y(x(t)), then find w (3).

(OR)
(b) Find the values of k for which f(x) = kx3  9kx2 + 9x + 3 is increasing on R.
Question 4 [2]
Show that the function f : R {3} R {1} given by f(x) = is a bijection

Question 5 [2]
Write the angle between the curves y = ex and y = ex at their point of intersection.
Question 6 [2]

(a) Evaluate : ∫
( )

(OR)

(b) Evaluate : ∫

Question 7 [4]
Solve the equation : + = .

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Question 8 [4]

(a) If = tan ,prove that = ( )

√

(OR)
(b) Examine the function f (x) = | x  1| + | x  3| for continuity and differentiability at
x = 1 and x = 3.
Question 9 [4]

Using the properties of integration evaluate : ∫

Question 10 [4]
(a) A building contractor undertakes a building construction job. The probability that
there will be a construction worker’s strike is 0.65. If there is a strike and still
construction work will be completed on time, the probability is 0.32. The
construction work will be completed on time in absence of any strike has the
probability is 0.80.
Based on the above information answer the following questions:
(i) What is the probability that there will be no strike?
(ii) What is the probability that the construction job will be completed on time?
(iii) What is the probability that there is a strike and construction work is
completed in time?
(iv) If the construction job is completed on time, what is the probability of no
strike?
(OR)
(b) A heavy machinery unit was installed in an industrial unit. This machine comprises
of three components. The machine functions properly if all of its three components
functions properly. Suppose three components are C1, C2 and C3. The probability
the first component C1 fails within installation of 1 year is 0.10; component C2
fails within installation of 1 year is 0.14 and component C3 fails within installation
of 1 year is 0.05.
Based on the above information answer the following questions:
(i) What is the probability that the machine fails due to failure of exactly one
component?
(ii) What is the probability that the machine fails due to failure of exactly two
components?

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 (iii) What is the probability that the machine fails due to failure of all three
components?
(iv) What is the probability that the machine will not function properly/
Question 11 [6]
A school wants to award its students for the values of honesty, regularity and hard
work with a total cash award of ₹ 6000. Three times the award money for hard work
added to that given for honesty amounts to ₹ 11,000. The award money given for
honesty and hard work is double the one given for regularity.
(i) Form a set of simultaneous equations for the above information.
(ii) Solve the set of equations formed in (i) by matrix method.
(iii) Find the cash award for honesty, regularity and hard work.
Question 12 [6]
(a) A metal box with a square base and vertical sides is to contain 1024 cm3. The
material for the top and bottom costs ₹ 2.50 per cm2. Find the least cost of the
box.
(OR)
(b) Show that the maximum Volume of a cylinder which can be inscribed in a cone of
height h and Semi Vertical angle α is πh3 tan2 α

Question 13 [6]
(a) Solve : cos (x + y) dy = dx, y(0) = 0
(OR)
(b) Solve : ( + 1) +2 = √ +4

Question 14 [6]
In a game a man wins ₹ 8 for getting a number greater than 3 and loses ₹ 3 otherwise,
when a fair die is thrown. The man decided to throw a die 4 times but to quit as and when he
gets a number greater than 3. Find the Probability distribution, his expected value and the
standard deviation.

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 SECTION B (15 Marks)
Question 15 [5×1 = 5]
In the subparts (i) to (iii), choose the correct options and in the subparts (iv) and (v)
answer the questions as instructed.
(i) If the adjoining figure shows an air plant holder which is in the shape of a tetrahedron and
A(1,1,1), B(2,1,3), C(3,2,2) and D (3,3,4) then the area of ∆ ABC is

√ √
(a) Sq. units (b) Sq. units
√ √
(c) Sq. units (d) Sq. units

(ii) Find the path of the missile if equations of a motion of a missile are x = 3t, y = -4t, z
= t, where the time ‘t’ is given in seconds, and the distance is measured in kilometres.
(a) Straight line (b) Parabola (c) Circle (d) Ellipse
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(iii)The graph of the equations of the parabola y = 4x and the straight line y = 2x

(iv) Find the area( in sq. units) enclosed by the ellipse + = 1.

(v) Find the distance between the planes 2x + 2y  z + 2 = 0 and 4x + 4y  2z + 5 = 0.

Question 16 [2]
(a) Find a vector magnitude 9, which is perpendicular to both the vectors 4 ̂ − ̂ + 3
and −2 ̂ + ̂ − 2

(OR)
(b) Show that the angle between two diagonals of a cube is

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Question 17 [4]
(a) Find the foot of the perpendicular from the point (0,2,3) on the line

= = . Also find the length of the perpendicular.

(OR)

(b) If the lines = = and = = intersect, then find the

value of k and hence find the equation of the plane containing these lines.
Question 18 [4]
Sketch the graph of the curves y2 = x and y2 = 4  3x and find the area enclosed between
them.
SECTION C (15 Marks)
Question 19 [5×1 = 5]
In the subparts (i) to (iii), choose the correct options and in the subparts (iv) and (v) answer
the questions as instructed.
(i) The average cost function associated with producing and marketing x units of an
item is given by AC = 2 − 11 + . The marginal cost function is

(a) 2 − (b) − 11 + log + (c) 4x  11 (d)

(ii) If the lines of regression coincide, then the coefficient of correlation is

(a) 0 (b) 1 only (c) 1 only (d) 1 or 1
(iii) The feasible region for an L. P. P is shown in the figure. Find the equation of the line
AD

(a) 2x + y = 40 (b) x + 2y = 50 (c) x + 2y = 40 (d) 2x + y = 50

(iv) The demand function of the monopolist is given by x = 100  4p. Find the quantity at
which MR = 0.
(v) Find the break even values if the demand function is given by
p(x) = 400  15x and the fixed cost of the product is ₹ 1800 and the variable cost is
₹ 55.

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Question 20 [2]
(a) Find the profit maximising output level, given x = 200 – 10p and AC = 10 +

where x represents the units of output, p is the price per unit and AC is the
average cost.
(OR)
(b) A company manufacturers wrist watches for which p = 1500 – 3x represents the
demand function, where p is the price per unit. Cost price involves initially a
fixed cost of ₹ 38,400 and a variable cost of ₹ 420 per watch. Find at what level
of production the company expects to recover its cost.
Question 21 [4]
The two lines of regression are x + 2y – 5 = 0 and 2x + 3y – 8 = 0 and the variance is
12. Find the variance of y and the coefficient of correlation.
Question 22 [4]
(a) Two tailors A and B are paid ₹ 225 and ₹ 300 per day respectively. A can stitch 9 shirts and 6
pants while B can stitch 15 shirts and 6 pants per day. Form a linear programming problem to
minimize the labour cost to produce at least 90 shirts and 48 pants. Solve the problem
graphically.
(OR)
(b) A company produces two different products. One of them needs 14 of an hour of assembly
work per unit, 18 of an hour in quality control work and Rs 1.2 in raw materials. The other
product requires 13 of an hour of assembly work per unit, 13 of an hour in quality control
work and Rs 0.9 in raw materials. Given the current availability of staff in the company, each
day there is at most a total of 90 hours available for assembly and 80 hours for quality control.
The first product described has a market value (sale price) of Rs 9 per unit and the second
product described has a market value (sale price) of Rs 8 per unit. In addition, the maximum
amount of daily sales for the first product is estimated to be 200 units, without there being a
maximum limit of daily sales for the second product. Formulate and solve graphically the
LPP and find the maximum profit.
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