ISC 2025 EXAMINATION

Sample Question Paper - 3

Mathematics
Time Allowed: 3 hours Maximum Marks: 80

General Instructions:

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
1. In subparts (i) to (x) choose the correct options and in subparts (xi) to (xv), answer the questions as [15]
instructed.
(a) If [
x 2
] is a singular matrix, then the product of all possible values of x is: [1]
3 x − 1

a) 6 b) -6

c) -7 d) 0
(b) ∫ (3 - 5x)7 dx = ? [1]
8

a) −5(3−5x)
+ C
b) 5(3 – 5x)6 + C
8

c) 4(3 + 5x)6 + C d) (3−5x)

+ C
−40

(c) If cos −1 x
+ cos
−1
y
=
θ
, then 4x2 - 12xy cos θ
+ 9y
2
=
[1]
3 2 2 2

a) 18 - 18 cos θ b) 18 + 18 cos θ

c) 36 - 36 cos θ d) 36
3
(d) [1]
2 2
d y dy dy
The degree of the differential equation ( 2
) + ( ) + sin( ) + 1 = 0 is
dx dx dx

a) Not defined b) 3

c) 1 d) 2
(e) Let A and B be two events such that P(A) = , P(B) = and P(A ∪ B) . Then [1]
3 5 3
=
8 8 4
 P (A|B) ⋅ P ( A /B)
′
is equal to

a) b)
2 6

5 25

c) d)
3 3

10 8

(f) The relation R in the set of natural numbers N defined as R = {(x, y ) : x > y} is [1]

a) reflexive, transitive but not symmetric b) transitive but neither reflexive nor
symmetric

c) reflexive, symmetric but not transitive d) an equivalence relation

x
sin

(g) Lt
x(e −1)
is equal to [1]
1−cos x
x→0

a) 2 b) 1

c) 1

2
d) 0
(h) If y = tan-1 (
1−cos x
) then
dy
= ? [1]
sin x dx

a) 1 b)
1

−1
c) -1 d) 2

(i) Which of the following is correct [1]

a) Determinant is a square matrix b) Determinant is a number not associated

to a square matrix.

c) Determinant is a number associated to a d) Determinant is a number associated to a

square matrix. matrix.
(j) Assertion (A): Scalar matrix A = [a ] = {
k, i = j
, where k is a scalar, is an identity matrix when [1]
ij
0, i ≠ j

k = 1.
Reason (R): Every identity matrix is not a scalar matrix.

a) Both A and R are true and R is the b) Both A and R are true but R is not the
correct explanation of A. correct explanation of A.

c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true.

−−−−− −−−−−
(k) Let f, g be two real functions defined by f(x) = √x + 1 and g(x) = √9 − x
2
. Then, describe the [1]
function f / g.
(l) Express A = [
4 −3
] as a sum of a symmetric and a skew symmetric matrix. [1]
2 −1

(m) State with reason whether the function has inverse: [1]
h : {2, 3, 4, 5}→ {7, 9, 11, 13} with h = {(2, 7), (3, 9), (4,11), (5, 13)}
(n) A die is thrown. If E is the event the number appearing is a multiple of 3 and F be the event the [1]
number appearing is even then find whether E and F are independent?
(o) The probability that a student selected at random from a class will pass in Hindi is 4

5
and the [1]
probability that he passes in Hindi and English is 1

2
. What is the probability that he will pass in
English if it is known that he has passed in Hindi?
3

2. If − 1
< x <
1
, differentiate tan −1
(
3x−x
) with respect to tan −1
(
2x
.
) [2]
2 2
√3 √3 1−3x 1−x

OR
 If the tangent to the curve y = x3 + ax+ b at (1,-6) is parallel to the line x - y + 5 = 0, find a and b.
3. Evaluate: ∫ [2]
2x+1
dx
2
(x+2)(x−3)

4. Find the absolute maximum value and the absolute minimum value of the function: [2]

f(x) = x3, x ∈ [-2, 2]

5. Evaluate: ∫ sec4 x dx [2]

OR
π
Evaluate the integral: ∫
x sin x
dx
0 1+cos
2
x

6. Let A = [–1, 1]. Then, discuss whether the function defined on A by: g(x) = |x| [2]
is one-one, onto or bijective.
7. Find the value of the following: tan −1
[2 cos(2sin
−1 1

2
)] [4]
[4]
log(1−x)
8. Evaluate the integral: ∫ 2
dx
x
−−−−
−−−−− −−−− − dy 2 1−y
6
[4]
9. If √1 − x , prove that , where -1 x < 1 and -1 < y < 1.
3 3 x
6 6
+ √1 − y = a (x − y ) = √
2 6
dx y 1−x

OR
dy y log x
If x = e
cos 2t
and y = e
sin 2t
, then prove that = −
dx x log y

10. Read the text carefully and answer the questions: [4]
Shama is studying in class XII. She wants do graduate in chemical engineering. Her main subjects are
mathematics, physics, and chemistry. In the examination, her probabilities of getting grade A in these subjects
are 0.2, 0.3, and 0.5 respectively.

(a) Find the probability that she gets grade A in all subjects.
(b) Find the probability that she gets grade A in no subjects.
(c) Find the probability that she gets grade A in two subjects.
(d) Find the probability that she gets grade A in at least one subject.
OR
Read the text carefully and answer the questions: [4]
A shopkeeper sells three types of flower seeds A1, A2, A3. They are sold in the form of a mixture, where the
proportions of these seeds are 4 : 4 : 2 respectively. The germination rates of the three types of seeds are 45%,
60% and 35% respectively.

Based on the above information:

(a) Calculate the probability that a randomly chosen seed will germinate.
(b) Calculate the probability that the seed is of type A2, given that a randomly chosen seed germinates.
(c) A die is throw and a card is selected at random from a deck of 52 playing cards. Then find the probability
 of getting an even number on the die and a spade card.
(d) If A and B are any two events such that P(A) + P(B) - P(A and B) = P(A), then find P(A|B).
11. Read the text carefully and answer the questions: [6]
In a city there are two factories A and B. Each factory produces sports clothes for boys and girls. There are three
types of clothes produced in both the factories type I, type II and type III. For boys the number of units of types
I, II and III respectively are 80, 70 and 65 in factory A and 85, 65 and 72 are in factory B. For girls the number
of units of types I, II and III respectively are 80, 75, 90 in factory A and 50, 55, 80 are in factory B.

(a) Write the matrix P, if P represents the matrix of number of units of each type produced by factory A for
both boys and girls.
(b) Write the matrix Q, if Q represents the matrix of number of units of each type produced by factory B for
both boys are girls.
(c) Find the total production of sports clothes of each type for boys.

Find the particular solution of the differential equation (1 + x2) , given that y = 1 when x = [6]
dy −1

12. dx
= (em tan x
− y)

0.
OR
y y y y
Solve {x cos( x
) + y sin(
x
)} ydx = {y sin(
x
) − x cos(
x
)} xdy

13. Find the local maxima and local minima of the function. Find also the local maximum and the local minimum [6]
value: f(x) = sinx - cosx, 0 < x < 2π.
OR

Find the point on the curve x2 = 8y which is nearest to the point (2, 4).
14. Read the text carefully and answer the questions: [6]
Family photography is all about capturing groups of people that have family ties. These range from the small
group, such as parents and their children. New-born photography also falls under this umbrella. Mr Ramesh, His
wife Mrs Saroj, their daughter Sonu and son Ashish line up at random for a family photograph, as shown in
figure.

(a) Find the probability that daughter is at one end, given that father and mother are in the middle.
(b) Find the probability that mother is at right end, given that son and daughter are together.
(c) Find the probability that father and mother are in the middle, given that son is at right end.
(d) Find the probability that father and son are standing together, given that mother and daughter are standing
together.
 SECTION B - 15 MARKS
15. In subparts (i) and (ii) choose the correct options and in subparts (iii) to (v), answer the questions as [5]
instructed.
–
(a) If the angle between a⃗ and b ⃗ is π
and |a⃗ × b|⃗ = 3√3 , then the value of a⃗ ⋅ b ⃗ is [1]
3

a) b)
1 1

3 9

c) 9 d) 3
(b) Find the angle between the lines whose direction ratios are proportional to 4, -3,5 and 3,4,5. [1]
(c) Show that the vectors 2^i − ^j + k
^
, 3^i + 7^j + k
^
and i
^ ^
5 + 6 + 2
^
j k form the sides of a right-angled [1]
triangle.
y+2
(d) The cartesian equation of a line is given by [1]
2x−1 z−3
= =
√3 2 3

The direction cosines of the line is

a) b)
√3 −4 6 3 4 6
, , , ,
√55 √55 √55
√55 √55 √55

c) d)
√3 6 −3 4 6
4
, , , ,
√55 √55 √55
√55 √55 √55

(e) The equation of a line is 5x-3= 15y+7=3-10z. Write the direction cosines of the line. [1]
16. Find the altitude of a parallelopiped whose adjacent sides are determined by the vectors a⃗, b ⃗ and c ,⃗ if the base is [2]
taken as the parallelogram determined by a⃗ and b, and if ⃗ ^ ^ ^
a⃗ = i + j + k,
⃗ ^ ^ ^
b = 2 i + 4j − k and
^ ^ ^
c ⃗ = i + j + 3k .
OR
Three vectors a⃗, b and c ⃗ satisfy the condition a⃗ + b + c ⃗ = 0 . Evaluate the quantity μ =
⃗ ⃗ ⃗ ⃗
a⃗. b + b. a⃗ + c .⃗ a⃗ if
∣ ∣⃗
|a⃗| = 1, b = 4, |c |⃗ = 2
∣ ∣

17. Find the direction cosines of the perpendicular from the origin to the plane r ⃗ ⋅ (6^i − 3^j − 2k
^
) + 3 = 0. [4]
OR
Find the angles between the lines r ⃗ = ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^
3 i − 2j + 6k + λ (2 i + j + 2k) and
^ ^ ^ ^ ^
r ⃗ = (2 i − 5k) + μ (6 i + 3j + 2k)

18. Let f(x)= 2 2

M ax{x , (1 − x) , 2x(1 − x)}, where 0 ≤ x ≤ 1 . [4]
Determine the area of the region bounded by the curves y=f(x), X-axis, x=0 and x=1.
SECTION C - 15 MARKS
19. In subparts (i) and (ii) choose the correct options and in subparts (iii) to (v), answer the questions as [5]
instructed.
(a) The cost function of a firm is given by C = 2x2 + x - 4. Find the average cost. [1]

a) 2x2 + 4 b) 2x + 3

c) 2x + 1 − d)
4 5
2x − 1 −
x x

(b) Region represented by x ≥ 0, y ≥ 0 is: [1]

a) forth quadrant b) second quadrant

c) first quadrant d) third quadran

(c) For 5 observations of pairs (x, y) of variables X and Y, the following results are obtained: [1]
Σx = 15, Σy = 25, Σx = 55, Σy = 135, Σxy = 83 2 2

Calculate the value of b xy and b .

yx
 (d) A company finds that total revenue from sale of q units of its product is 2q rupees whereas the cost is [1]
2
q
500 + 1

2
(
20
) . Find the rate of change of profit when q = 500.
(e) The fixed cost of a new product is ₹ 35000 and the variable cost per unit is ₹500. If the demand [1]
function is p = 5000 - 100x, find the breakeven value(s).
20. For manufacturing a certain item, the fixed cost is ₹6000 and the cost of producing each unit is ₹20. [2]
i. What is the cost function?
ii. What is the total cost and average cost of producing 15 units?
iii. What is the total cost and average cost of producing 100 units?
OR
The demand function for a monopolist is given by x = 100 - 4p. Find:
i. total revenue function
ii. average revenue function
iii. marginal revenue function
iv. price and quantity at which MR = 0
21. By using the data x̄ = 25, ȳ = 30, byx = 1.6 and bxy = 0.4, find: [4]

i. The regression equation y on x.

ii. What is the most likely value of y when x = 60?
iii. What is the coefficient of correlation between x and y?
22. Maximize Z = 3x1 + 4x2, if possible, [4]

Subject to the constraints

x1 - x2 ≤ -1

-x1 + x2 ≤ 0

x1, x2 ≥ 0

OR
Solve the Linear Programming Problem graphically:
Maximize Z = 15x + 10y
Subject to
3x + 2y ≤ 80
2x + 3y ≤ 70
x, y ≥ 0