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MATHEMATICS (c)[
cos 𝑛𝛼 sin 𝑛𝛼
] (d)[
cos 𝑛𝛼 sin 𝑛𝛼
]
15 15 𝑛 sin 𝑛𝛼 − cos 𝑛𝛼 −sin 𝑛𝛼 cos 𝑛𝛼
1. If( ) + ( ) = ( ), then the values of n and r are 14. Roots of equation 𝑎𝑥 − 2𝑏𝑥 + 𝑐 = 0 𝑎𝑟𝑒 𝑛 and m, then the
2
8 7 𝑟
(a)16 and 7 (b)16 and 8
𝑏 𝑏
value of 2 + 2 𝑖𝑠
𝑎𝑛 +𝑐 𝑎𝑚 +𝑐
(c)16 and 9 (d)30 and 15 (a)
𝑐 𝑏
(b) (c)
𝑎 𝑏
(d)
2. In a class of 50 students, it was found that 30 students read” 𝑎 𝑎 𝑐 𝑐
15. The number of values of k for which the linear equations
Hitavad”, 35 students read “Hindustan” and 10 read neither.
4𝑥 + 𝑘𝑦 + 𝑧 = 0
How many students read both “Hitavad” and “Hindustan” 𝑘𝑥 + 4𝑦 + 𝑧 = 0
newspaper? 2𝑥 + 2𝑦 + 𝑧 = 0
(a)25 (b)20 (c)15 (d)30 possess a non-zero solution is
3. If 𝐴 = {4 𝑥 − 3𝑥 − 1: 𝑥 ∈ 𝑁}𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝐵 = {9(𝑥 − 1): 𝑥 𝜖 𝑁}, where N (a)2 (b)1 (c)0 (d)3
is the set of natural numbers, then 16. Let A =(aij) and B=(bij) be two square matrices of order n and
(a)𝐴 ⊂ 𝐵 (b)𝐴 ⊆ 𝐵 (c)𝐴 ⊃ 𝐵 (d)𝐴 ⊇ 𝐵 det(A) denotes the determinant of A. Then, which of the
4. If 𝐴 = {𝑥, 𝑦, 𝑧}, then the number of subsets in powerset of A is following is not correct?
(a)6 (b)8 (c)7 (d)9 (a) If A is a diagonal matrix, then det(A)=a11a22….ann.
5. How many word can be formed starting with letter D taking all (b) det(AB)=det(A)det(B)
letters from word DELHI so that the letters are not repeated? (c) det(cA)= c det(A)
(a)4 (b) 12 (c)24 (d)120 (d) det(A)=det(AT) where AT denotes the transpose of the
6. Naresh has 10 friends and he wants to invite 6 of them to a matrix A.
party. How many times will 3 particular friends never attend 17. The tangent to an ellipse 𝑥 2 + 16𝑦 2 = 16 and making angle
the party? 60° with X- axis is:
(a)8 (b)7 (c)720 (d)35 (a)𝑥 − √3𝑦 + 7 = 0 (b)√3𝑥 − 𝑦 + 8 = 0
7. There is a young boy’s birthday party in which 3 friends have (c)√3𝑥 − 𝑦 + 7 = 0 (d) 𝑥 + √3𝑦 − 7 = 0
attended. The mother has arranged 10 games where a prize is 𝑥2
18. Find the number of point(s) of intersection of the ellipse +
awarded for a winning game. The prizes are indentical. If each (𝑦−1)2
4

of the 4 children receives at least one prize, then how many = 1 and the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 4
9
distribution of prizes are possible? (a)4 (b)3 (c)2 (d)1
(a)80 (b)84 (c)70 (d)72 19. An arithmetic progression has 3 as its first term. Also, the sum
8. Three cities A, B, C are equidistant from each other. A motorist of the first 8 terms is twice the sum of the first 5 terms. Then
travels from A to B at 30 km/h, from B to C at 40 km/h and what is the common difference?
from C to A at 50 km/h. Then the average speed is (a)3/4 (b)1/2 (c)1/4 (d)4/3
(a)39 km/h (b)40 km/h (c)38.3 km/h (d)37.6 km/h 20. If a+b+c=0, then the value of
𝑎2
+
𝑏2
+
𝑐2
is
𝑏𝑐 𝑐𝑎 𝑎𝑏
9. A problem in Mathematics is given to 3 students A, B and C. If (a)1 (b)0 (c)3 (d)-1
the probability of A solving the problem is ½ and B not solving 1
21. lim 𝑥 𝑒 2 𝑠𝑖𝑛(𝑥)
it is ¼ .The whole probability of the problem being solved is 𝑥→0
63/64, then what is the probability of solving it by C? (a)1 (b)limit does not exist
(a)
1
(b)
1
(c)
7
(d)
1
(c)infinity (d)None of these
8 64 8 2
𝑥2, 𝑥 0
10. A and B play a game where each is asked to select a number 22. If 𝑓(𝑥) = { then x=0 is
2𝑠𝑖𝑛𝑥, 𝑥 > 0
from 1 to 25. If the two numbers match, both win a prize. The (a)Point of minima (b)Point of maxima
probability that they will not win a prize in a single trial is (c)Point of discontinuity (d) None of these
1 24 2 3
(a) (b) (c) (d) 𝑥2 −𝑥
𝑥≠0
25 25 25 25
23. If 𝑔(𝑥) = { 2𝑥 , is a continuous function at x=0, then the
11. A, B, C are three sets of values of x 𝑘, 𝑥 ≠ 0

A:2, 3,7,1,3,2,3 value of k is

B:7,5,9,1,2,5,3,8 (a)2 (b)1/2 (c)1 (d)None
C:4,4,1,1,7,2,3,4 24. Find the interval(s) on which the graphy=2𝑥 3 𝑒 𝑥 is increasing
Select the correct statement among the following (a) (-3, 0) and (0, ∞) (b) (-3/2,0) and (0,∞)
(a) Mean of A is equal to mode of C. (c) (-3,∞) only (d) None of these
(b) Mean of C is equal to Median of B. 1
25. 𝐼𝑓 𝐼 = ∫ sec 2 𝑥 𝑐𝑜𝑠𝑒𝑐 4 𝑥 𝑑𝑥 = − cot 3 𝑥 + 𝑘 tan 𝑥 − 2𝑐𝑜𝑡𝑥 +
3
(c) Median of B is equal to mode of A. 𝐶, 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑣𝑎𝑙𝑢𝑒 𝑜𝑓 𝑘 𝑖𝑠
(d) Mean, Median and Mode of A are same. (a)1 (b)2 (c)3 (d)4
12. Standard deviation for the following distribution is 26. Evaluate∫ 𝑒 𝑥 (
1+𝑠𝑖𝑛𝑥 𝑐𝑜𝑠𝑥
) 𝑑𝑥
Size of item : 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 cos2 𝑥
(a)𝑒 cos 𝑥 + 𝑐
𝑥
(b)𝑒 𝑥 sec 𝑥 tanx + 𝑐
Frequency: 3 6 9 13 8 5 4
(c)𝑒 tan 𝑥 + 𝑐
𝑥
(d)𝑒 𝑥 cos 2 𝑥 − 1 + 𝑐
(a)1.607 (b)9.0 (c)5.0 (d)1.88 𝑎 2
𝑐𝑜𝑠𝛼 sin 𝛼 27. If 𝐼𝑛 = ∫0 (𝑎 − 𝑥 ) 𝑑𝑥 where n is a positive integer, then the
2 𝑛
13. If 𝐴 = [ ], then for any positive integer n, An is
− sin 𝛼 𝑐𝑜𝑠𝛼 relation between In and In-1 is
sin 𝑛𝛼 cos 𝑛𝛼 cos 𝑛𝛼 sin 𝑛𝛼
(a)[ ] (b)[ ] (a) 𝐼𝑛 =
2𝑛𝑎2
𝐼 (b) 𝐼𝑛=
2𝑛2 𝑎2
𝐼
cos 𝑛𝛼 − sin 𝑛𝛼 sin 𝑛𝛼 cos 𝑛𝛼 2𝑛+1 n−1 2𝑛+1 n−1

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(c) 𝐼𝑛 =
2𝑛𝑎2
𝐼 (d) 𝐼𝑛 =
2𝑛2 𝑎2
𝐼 (a)1/4 (b)1/2 (c)3/4 (d)1/8
2𝑛−1 n−1 2𝑛−1 n−1 𝑡𝑎𝑛𝐴 𝑐𝑜𝑡𝐴
2 44. The expression + can be written as
28. The value of I=∫−2(𝑎𝑥 5
+ 𝑏𝑥 3 + 𝑐)𝑑𝑥 depends on the 1−cot 𝐴 1−tan 𝐴

(a)Value of b (b) Value of c (a)sin A cos A +1 (b)sec A cosec A+1

(c) Value of a (d) Value of a and b (c) tan A + cot A (d) sec A + cosec A
29. Find the area bounded by the line 𝑦 = 3 − 𝑥, the parabola y= 45. Angle of elevation of the top of the tower from 3 points
x2-9 and 𝑥 ≥ −1, 𝑦 ≥ 0. (collinear) A, B and C on a road leading to the foot of the tower
(a)7/2 (b)11/2 (c)9/2 (d)None are 30°, 45° and 60°, respectively. The ratio of AB and BC is
30. If a, b, c are three non-coplanar vectors, then (a)√3: 1 (b)√3: 2
(a+b+c).[( a+b)×(a+c)]= (c)1: 2 (d)2 ∶ √3
(a)0 (b)[a b c] (c)2[a b c] (d)- [a b c] 46. The area enclosed between the curves 𝑦 2 = 𝑥 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑦 = |𝑥| is
31. Two forces F1 and F2 are used to pull a car, which met an (a)2/3 sq. unit (b)1 sq. unit
accident. The angle between the two forces is θ. Find the value (c) 1/6 sq. unit (d) 1/3 sq. unit
of θ for which the resultant force is equal to√{𝐹12 + 𝐹22 } 47. Test the continuity of the function at x=2
5
(a) θ =0° (b) θ =45° (c) θ =90° (d) θ =135° 2
−𝑥 𝑥 < 2
32. If a, b, c, d are four vectors such that a+b+c is Collinear with d 𝑓(𝑥) = 1 𝑥=2
3
and b+c+d is collinear with a, then a+b+c+d is {
𝑥− 𝑥>2
2
(a)0 (b)collinear with a+d (a)Continuous at x=2 (b)Discontinuous at x=2
(c)collinear with a-d (d) collinear with b-c (c)Semicontinuous at x=2 (d)None of these
33. Forces of magnitude 5,3,1 units act in the directions 6𝑖̂ + 2𝑗̂ + 48. The value of 2 tan [𝑐𝑜𝑠𝑒𝑐(tan 𝑥) − tan(cot −1 𝑥)] is
−1 −1

3𝑘̂ , 3𝑖̂ − 2𝑗̂ + 6𝑘̂ , 2𝑖̂ − 3𝑗̂ − 6𝑘̂ respectively on a particle which is (a)tan x (b)cot x (c)tan-1x (d)cosec-1x
displaced from the point (2,-1,-3) to (5,-1,1). The total work 𝑥 2𝑥
49. If 3 sin 𝑥 + 4 cos 𝑥 = 5, then 6 tan − 9 tan =
done by the force is
2 2
(a)1 (b)3 (c)4 (d)6
(a)21 units (b)5 units (c)33 units (d)105 units
50. If A is a subset of B and B is a subset of C, then cardinality of
34. The position vectors of points A and B are a and b. then the
𝐴 ∪ 𝐵 ∪ 𝐶 is equal to
position vector of point p dividing AB in the ratio m:n is
𝑛𝑎+𝑚𝑏 𝑛𝑎+𝑚𝑏 𝑛𝑎−𝑚𝑏 (a) cardinality of C (b)cardinality of B
(a) (b) (c) (d)None (c) cardinality of A (d)None of these
𝑚+𝑛 𝑚−𝑛 𝑚+𝑛
35. If a, b, c are three non-zero vectors with no two of which are
collinear, a+2b is collinear with c and b+3c is collinear with a, ANALYTICAL ABILITY & LOGICAL REASONING
then |𝑎 + 2𝑏 + 6𝑐| will be equal to 51. A set of consecutive positive integers beginning with 1 is
(a)zero (b)9 (c)1 (d)None written on the blackboard. A student came along and erased
36. Vertices of the vectors 𝑖̂ − 2𝑗̂ + 2𝑘̂ , 2𝑖̂ + 𝑗̂ − 𝑘̂ and 3𝑖̂ − 𝑗̂ + 2𝑘̂ one number. The average of the remaining numbers is 35717.
form a triangle, this triangle is What was the number erased?
(a) Equilateral triangle (a)7 (b)8 (c)9 (d)None
(b) Right angle triangle 52. Four friends A, B, C and D need to cross a bridge in the night.
(c) Two side are equal in length A maximum of 2 people can cross at a time . they have only
(d) None of the above one lamp. A takes one min to cross the bridge. B Take 2 min ,
37. If the volume of a parallelopiped whose adjacent edges 𝑎 = C takes 8 min and D takes 11 min to cross the bridge
2𝑖̂ + 3𝑗̂ + 4𝑘̂ , 𝑏 = 𝑖̂ + 𝛼𝑗̂ + 2𝑘̂ , 𝑐 = 𝑖̂ + 2𝑗̂ + 𝛼𝑘̂ is 15, then 𝛼 = respectively. A pair must walk together at the speed of the
(a)1 (b)5/2 (c)9/2 (d)0 person who walks slowly. What is the minimum time required
38. Solve the equation sin2 𝑥 − 𝑠𝑖𝑛𝑥 -2 = 0 for x on the interval to cross the bridge by all the four people?
0 ≤ 𝑥 < 2𝜋 (a)23 min (b) 20 min (c) 18 min (d) 16 min
𝜋 𝜋 2𝜋
(a)𝑥 = − 𝑜𝑛𝑙𝑦 (b)𝑥 = 𝑎𝑛𝑑 53. In a city, 40.1% of the adults are illiterate while 85.1% the
2 4 7
(c) 𝑥 =
2𝜋
𝑎𝑛𝑑
2𝜋
(d)None of these children are literate. If the ratio of the adults to that the
3 5
39. If
𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑥
=
𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑦
=
𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑧
𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑥 + 𝑦 + 𝑧 = 𝜋, then the value of children is 2:3, then what percent of the population is literate?
2 3 5
(a)20% (b)25% (c)50% (d)75%
tan 𝑥 + tan 𝑦 + tan 𝑧 is
2 2 2
2
54. A runs 1 times as fast as B. If A gives B a start of 80m, how far
(a)38/3 (b)38 (c)114 (d)None 3

40. Find the value of sin12° sin48° sin54° must winning post be so that A and B might reach it at the
(a)1/8 (b)1/6 (c)1/2 (d)1/4 same time?
41. If cos 𝑥 = tan 𝑦 , cot 𝑦 = tan 𝑧 𝑎𝑛𝑑 cot 𝑧 = tan 𝑥 , 𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑛 sin 𝑥 = (a)200m (b)400m (c)300m (d)160m
√5−1 √5+1 √5+1 √5−1 55. A person’s present age is two fifth of the age of his mother.
(a) (b) (c) (d)
2 2
θ
4 4 After 8 year, he will be one half of the (age) of his mother. What
42. The value of tan (45 + ) 𝑖𝑠 is the present age of his mother?
2
(a)tan θ - sec θ (b) tan θ + sec θ (a) 60yr (b)50yr (c)40yr (d)30yr
(c) cot θ - sec θ (d) cot θ + sec θ 56. Mr. Kumar drives to work at an average speed of 48 km/hr. the
time taken to cover the first 60% of the distance is 10 min more
43. The value of sin10° sin50° sin70° is

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than the time taken to cover the remaining distance. How far committee k2. Among T, S and R none can serve on committee
is his office ? k3.
(a)30km (b)40km (c)45km (d)48km In case committee K2 is served by T and Z only, how many of
57. Two pipes A and B can fill the cistern in 37.5 min and 45 min the nine individuals should serve on committee k3?
respectively. Both pipes are opened. The cistern will be filled (a)3 (b)4 (c)5 (d)6
in just half an hour, if the B is turned off after 65. Nine individuals – Z,Y,X,W,V,U,T,S and R-are the only
(a) 5 min (b) 9 min (c)10 min (d)15 min candidates, who can serve on three committees- K1,K2 and K3,
58. In a certain code, DOES is written as 5$3% and SITE is written and each candidate should serve on exactly one of the
as %4#3. How is EDIT written in that code? committees. Committee K1 should consist of exactly one
(a)3#4$ (b)%3#5 (c)354# (d)4#5$ member more than committee K2. It is possible that there are
59. In a shower, 5cm of rain falls. The volume of water that falls on no members in committee K3. Among Z, Y and X none can
1.5 hectares of ground is serve on committee K1, Among W, V and U none can serve on
(a)75m3 (b)750m3 (c)7500m3 (d)75000m3 committee K2.
60. Eight friends A through H, are sitting around a circular table, Among T, S and R none can serve on committee K3.
playing a game of cards. They belong to two different teams X Of the nine individuals, the largest number that can serve
and Y. No two persons of the same team sit in adjacent seats. together on committee K3 is
 A sits neither opposite to D nor to H but is sitting in (a)8 (b)7 (c)6 (d)5
between C and G. 66. Fill in the blank in the series ELFA, GLHA, ILJA,_________. MLNA:
 B sits neither opposite to A nor to G but is sitting in (a)OLPA (b)KLMA (c)LLMA (d)KLLA
between F and D. 67. Pointing to a gentleman, Mohan said, ‘His only brother is the
 B and H belong to team X and D sits opposite to E father of my daughter’s father’. The gentleman is Mohan’s
Who are the members of team X? (a)brother (b)father (c)uncle (d) None
(a) A, D, F and E (b) B, H, C and E 68. It was 9.35 am in Garvita ’s watch, which kept correct time,
(c) B, D, H and G (d) B, H, C and G when Manya informed her that the last bus left the bus stop
61. Eight friends A through H, are sitting around a circular table, at 9.25 am. Manya’ s watch is 5 min fast. The frequency of the
playing a game of cards. They belong to two different teams X bus is every 20 min. For how long Garvita must wait to catch
and Y. No two persons of the same team sit in adjacent seats. the next bus?
 A sits neither opposite to D nor to H but is sitting in (a)5 min (b)10 min (c)15 min (d)20 min
between C and G. 69. A total of 324 notes comprising of ₹20 and ₹ 50 denomination
 B sits neither opposite to A nor to G but is sitting in make a sum of ₹ 12450. The number of ₹ 20 notes is
between F and D (a)200 (b)144 (c)125 (d)110
 B and H belong to team X and D sits opposite to E Who are 70. Rishabh stops after going 10 km towards west from his office.
sitting adjacent to E? Then he goes 8 km turning to his left. After this he goes 4 km
(a)B and H (b)B and G (c)H and G (d)H and C turning to his left. How far is he from the fixed point?
62. Four students A, B, C and D distributed 30 marbles among (a)18 km (b)8 km (c)10 km (d)None
themselves. No two students got equal number of marbles. No 71. Which of the four options should fill the missing cell?
students got more than 10 marbles. No student got less than
5 marbles. A and C got odd number of marbles. B and D got
even number of marbles. A got more marbles than B,C got
more marbles than D, B got more marbles than D.
What is the number of marbles with A?
(a) 6 (b)7 (c)8 (d)9
63. Four students A, B, C and D distributed 30 marbles among
themselves. No two students got equal number of marbles. No
students got more than 10 marbles. No student got less than
(a)1 (b)2 (c)3 (d)4
5 marbles. A and C got odd number of marbles. B and D got
72. In the following questions, the symbols $,#,@,% and * illustrate
even number of marbles. A got more marbles than B,C got
the following meanings.
more marbles than D, B got more marbles than D.
>P$Q – P is not smaller than Q
Mean of number of marbles with B, C, D is
> P#Q –P is neither greater than nor equal to Q.
(a)6 (b)7 (c)8 (d) None
>P@Q –P is neither smaller than nor equal to Q.
64. Nine individuals-Z, Y, X, W, V, U, T, S and R- are the only
>P%Q- P is not greater than Q
candidates, who can serve on three committees-k1, k2 and k3,
>P*Q –P is neither greater than nor smaller than Q.
and each candidate should serve on exactly one of the
Statements: K#L,L%M,M*N,N#0
committees, Committee k1 should consist of exactly one
Conclusions:
number more than committee-k2 . It is possible that there are
I. K#M II. K*M III. L%O
no members in committee k3. Among Z, Y and X none can
(a)I only (b)Either I or II only
serve on committee k1. Among W,V and U none can serve on
(c)III only (d)All I,II and III

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73. Study the following arrangement carefully and answer the 82. Find out the missing number
question given below:
W1R % 4JE # 7MT2I9BH3A$9FQ5DG6USP
Three of the following are alike in a certain way on the basis of
above arrangement and hence form a group.
Which one does not belong to that group? (a)2 (b)6 (c)4 (d)16
(a)R W 4 (b)9 Q A (c)3 B $ (d)5 F G 83. In a examination, 78% of the total students who appeared
74. If there are no dancers that aren’t slim no singers that aren’t were successful. If the total number of failures was 176 and
dancers, then which statements are always true? 34% got first class, then how many students got first class?
Choose the correct answer. (a)272 (b)112 (c)210 (d)254
(a) There is not one slim person that is not a dancer. 84. Which number should come in place of the question mark(?)
(b) All singers are slim. in the following chart:
(c) Anybody slim is also a singer. 1 7 9
(d) None of the above 2 14 ?
75. If in a certain language, ITNIETAM is the code for INTIMATE, 3 105 117
which word has the code TREVNIETARBI?
(a)16 (b)26 (c)20 (d)12
(a)INVERTIBRATE (b)INVERTIBARTE
(c)INVERTIBRATE (d)INVERTIBRETA 85. Find the missing number
76. Sum of ages of Anu and bhanu is 10 yr more than sum of ages
of Bhanu, Chanu and Dhanu. Average age of Chanu and
dhanu is 19 yrs . Find the average age of Anu and Dhanu if
Dhanu is 10 years elder than Chanu.
(a)36 yr (b)30 yr (c)25 yr (d)31 yr
(a)21 (b)16 (c)10 (d)8
77. In a competitive examination in Maharashtra state 9%
86. How many minimum numbers of colours will be required to
candidates got selected from the total appeared candidates.
paint all the sides of a cube without the adjacent sides having
Tripura state had an equal number candidates appeared and
the same colours?
12% candidates got selected with 102 more candidates got
(a)3 (b)4 (c)5 (d)6
selected than Maharashtra state. What was the number of
87. If a man walks at the rate of 4km/hr , he misses a train by only
candidates appeared from each state?
6 min. However, if he walks at the rate of 5km/hr , he reaches
(a)3400 (b)3000 (c)2850 (d)3200
the station 6 min before the arrival of the train. The distance
78. Shiva gave 40% of his monthly salary to his mother from the
covered by him reach the station is
remaining he used 7% for electronic gadgets and 23% he kept
(a)4 km (b)7 km (c)9 km (d)5 km
aside for his monthly expenses. The remaining amount he
88. If the numerator of a fraction is increased by 25% and
transferred to his friend’s account. The sum of the amount he
denominator decreased by 20%, the new value is 5/4 . What is
gave to his mother and he transferred to his friend account
the original value?
was ₹ 41000. What was Shiva’s monthly salary?
(a)3/5 (b)4/5 (c)7/8 (d)3/7
(a)₹ 50500 (b)₹ 49000 (c)₹50000 (d)₹ 45000
89. Read the following information carefully and answer the
79. Read the information given below and answer the questions
questions given below
that follow:
(i) Five friends Amar, Kapil, Sarvesh, Rohan and Nagesh put
(i) A*B means→ A and B are of the same age
on five shirts of different colour, i.e., Red, Yellow, Blue,
(ii) A-B means → B is younger than A
White, and Green, while they were going to attend to
(iii) A+ B means→ A is younger than B
party. These colours are not in the order.
Sachin * Madan- Reena means?
(ii) They have different hobbies as reading, playing, outing
(a) Reena is youngest
singing and writing.
(b) Reena is oldest
(iii) Kapil, who like singing, does not wear Yellow shirt. Sarvesh
(c) Madan is younger than Reena
wear Red shirt and he does not like reading or writing.
(d) Madan is youngest
Nagesh likes playing and he does not wear Blue or Yellow
80. Read the information given below and answer the questions
shirt. Amar likes writing and Rohan does not wear Yellow
that follows
or Green shirt.
(i) A*B means→ A and B are of the same age
What is the colour of Kapil’s shirt?
(ii) A-B means → B is younger than A
(a)White (b)Green
(iii) A+ B means→ A is younger than B
(c)Blue (d)Insufficient data to answer
X +Y+Z is same as……….?
90. Read the following information carefully and answer the
(a)Y-X-Z (b)Z-Y-X (c)Z-X-Y (d)X-Y-Z
questions given below
81. Find out the wrong number in the following number series:
(i) Five friends Amar, Kapil, Sarvesh, Rohan and Nagesh put
56, 58, 62, 70, 84, 118,182
on five shirts of different colour,i.e., Red, Yellow, Blue,
(a)58 (b)62 (c)84 (d)118

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White, and Green, while they were going to attend a party. 103. Choose the word that accurately signifies a student who
These colours are not in a order. avoids attending classes.
(ii) They have different hobbies as reading, playing, outing, (a)Diligent (b)Callous
singing and writing. (c)Morose (d)Truant
(iii) Kapil, who likes singing, does not wear Yellow shirt, 104. Identify the type of error in the following sentence Some of
Sarvesh wear Red shirt and he does not like reading or the books, were destroyed.
writing. Nagesh likes playing and he does not wear Blue (a)Syntactical error (b)Punctuation error
or Yellow shirt. Amar likes writing and Rohan does not (c)Grammatical error (d)Conflicting error
wear Yellow or green shirt. 105. Pick the word similar in meaning ALLEVIATE
Who likes writing? (a)Clear (b)Lessen (c)Match (d)Incite
(a) Rohan (b)Amar 106. Pick the word opposite in meaning ABSURD
(c) Kapil (d) Insufficient data to answer (a)Cruel (b)Sensible (c)Calm (d)Sturdy
91. Assume ‘x’ represents negation of x the Boolean function x’ y’+ 107. Identify the meaning of the following
xy + x’ y is equivalent to? It was all greek to me…… .
(a)x’ + y (b)x + y (c)x + y’ (d)x’ + y’ (a)Difficult to speak (b)Difficult to write
92. The memory unit which directly communicates with the CPU is (c)Difficult to arrange (d)Difficult to understand
known as 108. “ To vouch for” means
(a)Primary Memory (b)Secondary Memory (a)To confirm (b)To degrade
(c)Shared Memory (d)Auxiliary Memory (c)To follow (d)To supersede
93. Dynamic RAM consumes ………power and ……..than Static RAM 109. “ To hold your horses” means
(a)More, Faster (b)More, slower (a)To be ready (b)To be patient
(c)Less, Slower (d) Less, Faster (c)To be eager (d)To be impatient
94. The binary equivalent of (234.125)10 110. Choose the right option.
(a) (11101010.101)2 (b) (10101010.011)2 Blessing in disguise is?
(c) (11101010.001)2 (d) (10101110.011)2 (a) Something good
95. Determine the octal equivalent of (432267)10? (b) Something unrecognised
(a)(432267)8 (b)(346731)8 (c) Something known to all
(c)(2164432)8 (d)None of these (d) Something good but not recognised at first
96. One Exabyte is equal to… 111. He was accused ……. theft.
(a)1018 Bytes (a)on (b)about (c)in (d)of
(b)1 Zetta Bytes divided (/) by one thousand 112. I never listen……. the radio.
(c)1 Peta Bytes multiplied (×) by one thousand (a)to (b)of (c)about (d)in
(d) All of the above 113. I don’t think I’ ve ever…. On that sofa.
97. Consider the following circuit. (a)been sitting (b)sat
(c)sit (d)sitting
114. Name the letter that is sent along with the CV (Curriculum
Vitae).
How many minimum numbers of two input NAND gates are
(a)Formal letter (b)Covering letter
required to design the above circuit ?
(c)Introductory (d)Business letter
(a)6 (b)4 (c)5 (d)3
115. What is not included in a resume?
98. The time required for fetching and execution of one simple
(a)Work experience (b)Education
machine instruction is known as
(c)Projects (d)Family history
(a) Delay time (b)CPU cycle
116. Choose the correct sentence of the following
(c) Real time (d)Seek Time
(a)I prefer coffee to tea. (b)I prefer coffee for tea.
99. The equivalence of given expression 𝑥 + 𝑥′𝑦 with Boolean
(c)I prefer coffee than tea. (d)I prefer coffee by tea.
theorem is……
Read the following passage and answer the questions
(a)x (b)x+ y (c)x’ (d)0
A Lichen is a composite organism that arises from algae living
100. The logic XOR operation of (4A0)16 and (B53F)16 results
among filaments of multiple fungi in a symbiotic relationship. The
(a)AACB (b)0000 (c)FFFF (d)ABCD
combined Lichen has properties different from those of its
GENERAL ENGLISH component organisms. Lichens come in many colours, sizes, and
forms. The properties are sometimes plant like, but Lichens are
101. Choose the correct expression of approval not plants. Lichens may have tiny leafless branches, flat leaflike
(a)Super! (b)Rotten! (c)Damn! (d)Hell! structures or flackes that lie on the surface like peeling paint or
other growth forms.
102. Which of the following is a noun? Lichens occur from sea level to high alpine elevations, in many
(a) Carelessness (b) Careless environmental conditions and can grow on almost any surface.
(c) Carelessly (d) Caring Different kinds of Lichens have adopted to survive in some of the

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most extreme environment on earth such as Arctic, Tundra, hot

dry deserts, rocky coasts, and toxic slagheaps. They can even live
inside solid rocks, growing between the grains.
It is estimated that 6% of the earth's land surface is - covered by
Lichens. Some of them are considered to be the oldest living
things. They are among the first living things to grow on fresh
rock exposed after an event such as a land slide. The long-life
span and slow but regular growth rate of some Lichens can be
used to date events.
117. The passage states all the following about Lichens
EXCEPT
(a) Lichen is an independent plant.
(b) Lichens have different properties.
(c) Lichens can grow in exotic conditions.
(d) Lichens can be used to date events.
118. The passage aims at the view.
(a) that Lichens are toxic in nature.
(b) that sharing of things help easy growth.
(c) that Lichens should be excluded from Botany
(d) how plants use solar energy.
119. Choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the
word
FLACKES
(a)Peeling (b)Pip
(c)Loaf (d)Whole
120. Identify the one word opposite to SPAN in meaning
(a)Stretch (b)Length (c)Duration (d)Compress

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ANSWER KEY
1. (b) 21. (d) 41. (a) 61. (d) 81. (c) 101. (a)

2. (a) 22. (a) 42. (b 62. (d) 82. (c) 102. (a)

3. (a) 23. (b) 43. (d) 63. (b) 83. (a) 103. (d)

4. (b) 24. (a) 44. (b) 64. (b) 84. (d) 104. (b)

5. (c) 25. (a) 45. (a) 65. (c) 85. (b) 105. (b)

6. (b) 26. (c) 46. (c) 66. (d) 86. (a) 106. (b)

7. (b) 27. (c) 47. (b) 67. (c) 87. (a) 107. (d)

8. (c) 28. (b) 48. (c) 68. (a) 88. (b) 108. (a)

9. (c) 29. (d) 49. (a) 69. (c) 89. (d) 109. (b)

10. (b) 30. (d) 50. (a) 70. (c) 90. (b) 110. (d)

11. (d) 31. (c) 51. (a) 71. (a) 91. (a) 111. (d)

12. (a) 32. (a) 52. (c) 72. (a) 92. (a) 112. (a)

13. (d) 33. (c) 53. (d) 73. (b) 93. (b) 113. (b)

14. (d) 34. (a) 54. (a) 74. (b) 94. (c) 114. (b)

15. (a) 35. (a) 55. (c) 75. (c) 95. (d) 115. (d)

16. (c) 36. (b) 56. (b) 76. (a) 96. (d) 116. (a)

17. (c) 37. (c) 57. (b) 77. (a) 97. (b) 117. (a)

18. (b) 38. (d) 58. (c) 78. (c) 98. (b) 118. (b)

19. (a) 39. (a) 59. (b) 79. (a) 99. (b) 119. (a)

20. (c) 40. (a) 60. (d) 80. (b) 100. (c) 120. (d)

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SOLUTION Since, every person must get at least one object, the total number of
possible distributions is:
1. (b) Calculations: 𝑛−1
Cr−1 = 10−1 C4−1 = 9 C3
(15
8
) + (15
7
) = (nr) 9! 7×8×9
= =
⇒ 15 C8 + 15 C7 = n Cr 3!(9−3)! 3×2×1

Using n Cr + n Cr−1 = n+1 Cr : = 84

⇒ 15 C8 + 15 C8−1 = 15+1 C8 = n Cr
8. (c) Calculations:
⇒ 16 C8 = n Cr
Let's say that the distance between each pair of cities is 600 km.
⇒ n = 16 and r = 8
From A to B:
2. (a) Let A be the set of students who read "Hitavad" and B the set of Distance = 600 km.
Distance 600
students who read "Hindustan". Time = = = 20hrs.
Speed 30
From the given information: From B to C:
n(A ⋃ B) = 50 - 10 = 40. Distance = 600 km.
n(A) = 30. Time =
Distance
=
600
= 15hrs.
Speed 40
n(B) = 35.
From 𝐶 to 𝐴:
using n(A ⋃ B) = n(A) + n(B) - n(A ⋂ B), we get:
Distance = 600 km.
40 = 30 + 35 - n(A ⋂ B) Distance 600
⇒ n(A ⋂ B) = 25. Time = = = 12hrs.
Speed 50
∴ The number of students who read both "Hitavad" and "Hindustan" For overall journey:
newpapers is n(A ⋂ B) = 25. Total distance = 600 + 600 + 600 = 1800 km.
Total time = 20 + 15 + 12 = 47hrs.
Total Distance
3. (a) We know that a set of which all the elements are contained in Average Speed = =
1800
= 38.29 km/hr.
Total Time 47
another set is known as a subset
Calculations: 1
9. (c) It is given that 𝑃(𝐴) = and 𝑃( not 𝐵) = . Let's say that the
1

Given, X = {4n - 3n - 1: n ϵ N}, where N is the set of natural numbers so 2 4

probability of 𝐶 solving the problem is 𝑃(𝐶) = 𝑥.
N =1, 2, 3, ....
∴ Probability of 𝐴 not solving the problem = 𝑃(not 𝐴) = 1 − 𝑃(𝐴) = 1 −
After putting all these values of N, we will get the elements of X. 1 1
= .
⇒ X = {0, 9, 54,....} 2 2

Similarly, Y = {9(n - 1) : n ϵ N}, where N is the set of natural numbers, And, probability of 𝐶 not solving the problem = 𝑃(not 𝐶) = 1 − 𝑃(𝐶) =
⇒ Y = {0, 9, 18, 27,....} 1 − 𝑥.
Here, all elements of X is contained in set Y. Now, the probability that the problem is not solved at all:
Hence, X is a subset of Y. = 𝑃(not A) AND P( not B) AND 𝑃( not C)
X⊂Y = P(not A) × P( not B) × P( not C)
1 1
Hence, if x = {4n - 3n - 1: n ϵ N} and Y={9(n - 1) : n ϵ N}, where N is the = × × (1 − x)
2 4
set of natural numbers, then X⊂Y =
1−x
8
And, the probability that the problem is solved = 1 − Probability that the
4.. (b) Calculations: 63
problem is not solved at all = .
Given, A = {x, y, z}. 64

The power set (or powerset) of a Set A is defined as the set of all And, the probability that the problem is solved = 1 − Probability that the
63
subsets of the Set A including the Set itself and the null or empty set. problem is not solved at all = .
64
1−𝑥 63
Powerset of A = {ϕ,{x}, {y}, {z}, {x, y}, {y, z}, {x, z},{x, y, z}}. ⇒1−
8
=
64
Hence, the number of subsets in the powerset of A is 8. ⇒
1−𝑥
=1−
63
=
1
8 64 64
1
5. (c) Calculations: ⇒1−𝑥 =
8
The number of letters in the word DELHI = 5. ⇒𝑥 =1− =
1 7
8 8
Since, D has to be the first letter, the number of ways in which the first ∴ The probability of C solving the problem is P(C) = x = .
7

letter can be written is 1. 8

The remaining 4 letters can be written in any order/arrangement of the

10 . (b) Calculations:
remaining 4 letters (ELHI).
Given, A and B play a game where each is asked to select a number
∴ The number of ways of writing the 4 letters = 4! = 4 × 3 × 2 × 1 = 24.
from 1 to 25 . If the two numbers match, both win a prize.
∴ The total number of ways of writing the 5 letters = 1 × 24 = 24.
Total number of possibilities = 25 × 25
n! Favourable number of their wining = 25
6. (b)
𝑛
𝐶r = 1
r!(n−r)! ⇒ Probability of winning the prize =
Calculations:
25
The probability that they will not win a prize in a single trial = 1 - The
Given, Naresh has 10 friends, and he wants to invite 6 of them to a
probability that they will win a prize in a single trial
party. 1
The probability that they will not win a prize in a single trial = 1 −
Remove the 3 particular friends and invite 6 friends from the remaining 24
25

= 10 − 3 = 7 friends. ⇒ The probability that they will not win a prize in a single trial =
25
This can be done in 7 C6 ways
Hence, required number of ways = 7 C6 11. (d)There are 7 observations in each set, so the Median will be the value
7! 7+1
⇒ required number of ways = of observation at the ( ) = 8 th position, when they are arranged in
(7−6)!6! 2
⇒ required number of ways = 7 ascending/descending order.
Hence, Naresh has 10 friends, and he wants to invite 6 of them to a The values of Mean, Median and Mode for the given sets is
party. total number of ways that 3 particular friends never attend the summarized below:
party = 7
7. (b) Here, the number of objects is 𝑛 = 10 and the number of people is
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4 k 2
Ascending Order Sum Mean Median Mode ⇒ D = |k 4 2| = 0
1 1 1
A : 1, 2, 2, 3, 3, 3, 7 21 3 3 3 ⇒ 4(4 − 2) + k(2 − k) + 2(k − 4) = 0
⇒ 8 + 2k − k 2 + 2k − 8 = 0
B : 3, 5, 5, 7, 8, 9, 12 49 7 7 5 ⇒ k 2 − 4k = 0
⇒ k(k − 4) = 0
C : 2, 3, 4, 4, 4, 7, 11 35 5 4 4 ⇒ k = 0 OR k − 4 = 0
⇒ k = 0 OR k = 4
Hence, there are 2 possible values of 𝑘 but a non-zero solution is one.
'Mean, Median and Mode of A are same.' is correct.
16. (c) From the properties of determinants stated above, it can be seen
12. (a) Total number of items in the distribution
that det(cA) = c [det(A)] is not correct.
= ∑𝑓𝑖 = 3 + 6 + 9 + 13 + 8 + 5 + 4 = 48.
∑𝑓 𝑥
The correct statement would be det(cA) = cn [det(A)]
The Mean (𝑥‾) of the given set = 𝑖 𝑖.
∑𝑓𝑖
⇒ 𝑥‾ =
6×3+7×6+8×9+9×13+10×8+11×5+12×4
=
432
=9 17. (c) The given tangent makes an angle of 60∘ with the positive direction
48 48
∑x2i of the 𝑥-axis.
Let's calculate the variance using the formula: 𝜎 2 = − x̅ 2 .
n ∴ m = tan 60∘ = √3
∑ x2i 62 ×3+72 ×6+82 ×9+92 ×13+102 ×8+112 ×5+122 ×4 4012
n
=
48
=
48
= 83.58 Converting the given equation of the ellipse into the standard
𝑥2 𝑦2
∴ 𝜎 2 = 83.58 − 92 = 83.58 − 81 = 2.58 form 2 + 2 = 1 :
𝑎 𝑏
And, Standard Deviation (𝜎) = √𝜎 2 = √ Variance = √2.58 ≈ 1.607. 𝑥 2 + 16𝑦 2 = 16
𝑥2 𝑦2
⇒ + =1
13. (d) 42 12
cos 𝛼 sin 𝛼 cos 𝛽 sin 𝛽 ∴ 𝑎 = 4 and 𝑏 = 1
Let M = [ ] and N = [ ] Using the formula y = mx ± √a2 m2 + b 2 for the tangents to the ellipse,
−sin 𝛼 cos 𝛼 −sin 𝛽 cos 𝛽
cos 𝛼 sin 𝛼 cos 𝛽 sin 𝛽 the required equation is:
⇒M×N = [ ]×[ ]
−sin 𝛼 cos 𝛼 −sin 𝛽 cos 𝛽
𝑦 = √3𝑥 + √42 (√3)2 + 12
cos 𝛼cos 𝛽 − sin 𝛼sin 𝛽 cos 𝛼sin 𝛽 + sin 𝛼cos 𝛽
⇒M×N = [ ]
−sin 𝛼cos 𝛽 − cos 𝛼sin 𝛽 −sin 𝛼sin 𝛽 + cos 𝛼cos 𝛽 ⇒ 𝑦 = √3x + 7
cos(𝛼 + 𝛽) sin(𝛼 + 𝛽) ⇒ √3𝑥 − 𝑦 + 7 = 0
⇒M×N = [ ]
−sin(𝛼 + 𝛽) cos(𝛼 + 𝛽)
cos(𝛼 + 𝛼) sin(𝛼 + 𝛼) cos 2𝛼 sin 2𝛼 𝑥2 (𝑦−1)2
∴ A × A = A2 = [
−sin(𝛼 + 𝛼) cos(𝛼 + 𝛼)
]=[
−sin 2𝛼 cos 2𝛼
] 18. (b) Let 𝑓(𝑥, 𝑦) = + − 1 = 0 and 𝑔(𝑥, 𝑦) = 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 4 = 0
4 9
cos(2𝛼 + 𝛼) sin(2𝛼 + 𝛼) cos 3𝛼 sin 3𝛼 intersect at a point (𝑎, 𝑏).
⇒ A2 × A = A3 = [ ]=[ ] ∴ 𝑓(𝑎, 𝑏) = 𝑔(𝑎, 𝑏) = 0
−sin(2𝛼 + 𝛼) cos(2𝛼 + 𝛼) −sin 3𝛼 cos 3𝛼
And so on ⇒
𝑎2
+
(𝑏−1)2
− 1 = 𝑎2 + 𝑏2 − 4 = 0
cos n𝛼 sin n𝛼 4 9
Hence, 𝐴𝑛 = [ ]. 4(𝑏−1)2
−sin n𝛼 cos n𝛼 ⇒ 𝑎2 + − 4 = 𝑎2 + 𝑏2 − 4 = 0
9
4(𝑏−1)2
14. (d) Given: 𝑎𝑥 2 − 2𝑏𝑥 + 𝑐 = 0 ⇒ = 𝑏2
9
Using the formula for the sum and the product of the roots we get: ⇒ 4(𝑏 − 1)2 = 9𝑏2
2𝑏
𝑚+𝑛 = ⇒ (2𝑏 − 2)2 − (3𝑏)2 = 0
𝑎
𝑐 ⇒ (2𝑏 − 2 + 3𝑏)(2𝑏 − 2 − 3𝑏) = 0
𝑚𝑛 =
𝑎
b b
⇒ (5𝑏 − 2)(−𝑏 − 2) = 0
Now, the given expression + : ⇒ 5𝑏 − 2 = 0 OR -b - 2 = 0
an2 +c am2 +c
2
⇒ 𝑏 = OR b = - 2
2𝑏 2𝑏
𝑎 𝑎 5
= +
𝑐 𝑐
2 (𝑛2 + ) 2 (𝑚2 + ) Now, using 𝑎2 + 𝑏2 − 4 = 0, we get:
𝑎 𝑎 2 2
𝑚+𝑛 𝑚+𝑛 𝑎2 + ( ) − 4 = 0 OR 𝑎2 + (−2)2 − 4 = 0
5
= +
2(𝑛2 + 𝑚𝑛) 2(𝑚2 + 𝑚𝑛) ⇒ 𝑎2 =
96
OR 𝑎2 = 0
𝑚+𝑛 𝑚+𝑛 25
= + ⇒𝑎=±
4√6
OR 𝑎 = 0
2𝑛(𝑛 + 𝑚) 2𝑚(𝑚 + 𝑛) 5
1 1 1 ∴ The points of intersection are (
4√6 2
, ) , (−
4√6 2
, ) and ( 0, −2).
= ( + ) 5 5 5 5
2 𝑚 𝑛
1 𝑚+𝑛 he given ellipse and the circle intersect at three points (intersect at two
= (
2 𝑚𝑛
) and touch at one) as shown below:
2𝑏
1
= ( 𝑎𝑐 )
2
𝑎
𝑏
= .
𝑐

15. (a) For the given set of equations:

4𝑥 + 𝑘𝑦 + 𝑧 = 0
𝑘𝑥 + 4𝑦 + 𝑧 = 0
2𝑥 + 2𝑦 + 𝑧 = 0
It can be observed that 𝑥 = 𝑦 = 𝑧 = 0 is one solution of the system.
In order to have infinitely many (including non-zero) solutions, D must 19. (a)It is given that first term a = 3. Let the common difference be d .
be zero. Also, the sum of the first 8 terms is twice the sum of the first 5 terms.

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⇒ 𝑆8 = 2𝑆5 lim 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑓(0)

𝑥→0
8 5
⇒ [3 + {3 + (8 − 1)𝑑}] = 2 × [3 + {3 + (5 − 1)d}] ⇒𝐾=
1
2 2
2
⇒ 4(6 + 7𝑑) = 5(6 + 4𝑑)
⇒ 24 + 28 d = 30 + 20 d 24. (a)Let us first find
𝑑𝑦
for the given function 𝑦 = 2𝑥 3 𝑒 𝑥 .
⇒8d=6 𝑑
𝑑𝑥
𝑑 𝑑
⇒𝑑=
3 (2𝑥 3 𝑒 𝑥 ) = 2𝑥 3 ( 𝑒 𝑥 ) + 2𝑒 𝑥 ( 𝑥 3)
4 𝑑𝑥 𝑑𝑥 𝑑𝑥
3 3 𝑥 2 𝑥
∴ The common difference of the given arithmetic progression is . = 2𝑥 𝑒 + 6𝑥 𝑒
4
= 2𝑥 2 𝑒 𝑥 (𝑥 + 3)
dy
At the extrema, = 0.
20. (c)Since, 𝑎 + 𝑏 + 𝑐 = 0, we have 𝑎3 + 𝑏3 + 𝑐 3 = 3𝑎𝑏𝑐. dx
2 𝑥
∴ The given expression is: ⇒ 2𝑥 𝑒 (𝑥 + 3) = 0
𝑎2 𝑏2 𝑐2 Since, 𝑒 𝑥 > 0 for all values of 𝑥, we get:
+ + ⇒ 𝑥 2 = 0 OR 𝑥 + 3 = 0
𝑏𝑐 𝑐𝑎 𝑎𝑏

=
𝑎3
+
𝑏3
+
𝑐3 ⇒ 𝑥 = 0 OR 𝑥 = −3
𝑎𝑏𝑐 𝑏𝑐𝑎 𝑐𝑎𝑏 So, we need to analyze the function in the intervals (−∞, −3), (−3,0)
3𝑎𝑏𝑐
=
𝑎𝑏𝑐
=3 and (0, ∞).
In the interval (0, ∞) :
21. (d) We know that −1 ≤ sin 𝜃 ≤ 1. 𝑓(1) = 2𝑥 2 𝑒 𝑥 (𝑥 + 3) = 8𝑒 > 0
⇒ −1 ≤ sin ( ) ≤ 1
1 ∴ 𝑓(𝑥) is increasing in (0, ∞).
𝑥
In the interval (−3,0)
Since, 𝑒 is a strictly increasing function for all real values of 𝑥, we can
𝑥
4
𝑓(−1) = 2(−1)2 𝑒 −1 (−1 + 3) = > 0
say that: 𝑒
1
( ) ∴ f(x) is increasing in (−3,0).
⇒ 𝑒 −1 ≤ 𝑒 sin 𝑥 ≤ 𝑒1
In the interval (−∞, −3);
Also, since 𝑥 2 ≥ 0, we can say that: 32
1
( )
𝑓(−4) = 2(−4)2 𝑒 4 (−4 + 3) = − 4 < 0.
⇒ x 2 e−1 ≤ x 2 esin x ≤ x 2 e1 𝑒

x2 1
sin(x)
∴ f(x) is decreasing in (−∞, −3).
2 2
⇒ ≤x e ≤x e We can see that the function is increasing in the intervals (−3,0) and
e
1
𝑥2
So, we can consider ℎ(𝑥) = and 𝑔(𝑥) = 𝑥 2 𝑒.
( )
, 𝑓(𝑥) = lim𝑥→0 𝑥 2 𝑒 sin 𝑥 (0, ∞).
𝑒
𝑥2
Now, lim𝑥→0 ℎ(𝑥) = lim𝑥→0 = 0.
𝑒 25. (a) Integrating by parts by taking csc 4 𝑥 as the first function and sec 2 𝑥
And lim𝑥→0 𝑔(𝑥) = lim𝑥→0 𝑥 2 𝑒 = 0 as the second function:
Since, lim𝑥→0 ℎ(𝑥) = lim𝑥→0 𝑔(𝑥) = 0, we must have lim𝑥→0 𝑓(𝑥) = 0. ∫ sec 2 𝑥csc 4 𝑥𝑑𝑥
1
Hence, lim𝑥→0 𝑥 2 𝑒 sin
( )
𝑥 = 0. = csc 4 𝑥 ∫ sec 2 𝑥𝑑𝑥 − ∫ [(
𝑑
csc 4 𝑥) (∫ sec 2 𝑥𝑑𝑥)] 𝑑𝑥 + 𝐶
𝑑𝑥
4 3
= csc 𝑥tan 𝑥 − ∫ 4csc 𝑥(−cot 𝑥csc 𝑥)tan 𝑥𝑑𝑥 + 𝐶
22. (a)
= csc 4 𝑥tan 𝑥 + 4 ∫ csc 4 𝑥𝑑𝑥 + 𝐶
Let us check for the continuity and differentiability (maxima/minima) of
Integrating csc 4 𝑥 by parts and taking csc 2 𝑥 as the first and second
the function at 𝑥
functions:
Continuity:
𝑥 2; 𝑥≤0 ∫ (csc 2 𝑥)(csc 2 𝑥)𝑑𝑥
𝑓(𝑥) = { 𝑑
2sin 𝑥; 𝑥 > 0 = csc 2 𝑥 ∫ csc 2 𝑥𝑑𝑥 − ∫ [( csc 2 𝑥) (∫ csc 2 𝑥𝑑𝑥)] 𝑑𝑥 + 𝐶
𝑑𝑥
lim− 𝑓(𝑥) = lim− 𝑥 2 = 02 = 0 2
= csc 𝑥(−cot 𝑥) − ∫ 2csc 𝑥(−cot 𝑥csc 𝑥)(−cot 𝑥)𝑑𝑥 + 𝐶
𝑥→0 𝑥→0
lim+ 𝑓(𝑥) = lim+ 2sin 𝑥 = 2sin 0 = 0
𝑥→0 𝑥→0
= −csc 2 𝑥cot 𝑥 − 2 ∫ csc 2 𝑥cot 2 𝑥𝑑𝑥 + 𝐶
𝑓(0) = 02 = 0 Integrating csc 2 𝑥cot 2 𝑥 by parts and taking cot 2 𝑥 as the first and
∵ lim𝑥→0− 𝑓(𝑥) = lim𝑥→0+ 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑓(0), the function 𝑓(𝑥) is continuous at csc 2 𝑥 as the second for
𝑥 = 0. ∫ csc 2 𝑥cot 2 𝑥𝑑𝑥
𝑑
Differentiability: = cot 2 𝑥 ∫ csc 2 𝑥𝑑𝑥 − ∫ [( cot 2 𝑥) (∫ csc 2 𝑥𝑑𝑥)] 𝑑𝑥 + 𝐶
𝑑𝑥
2x; x≤0
f ′ (x) = { = cot 2 𝑥(−cot 𝑥) − ∫ 2cot 𝑥(−csc 2 𝑥)(−cot 𝑥)𝑑𝑥 + 𝐶
2cos 𝑥; x > 0
lim− 𝑓 ′ (x) = lim− 2𝑥 = 2 × 0 = 0 = −cot 3 𝑥 − 2 ∫ csc 2 𝑥cot 2 𝑥𝑑𝑥 + 𝐶
𝑥→0 𝑥→0
⇒ 3 ∫ csc 2 𝑥cot 2 𝑥𝑑𝑥 = −cot 3 𝑥 + 𝐶
lim+ 𝑓 ′ (𝑥) = lim− 2cos 𝑥 = 2cos 0 = 2 cot3 𝑥
𝑥→0 𝑥→0
⇒ ∫ csc 2 𝑥cot 2 𝑥𝑑𝑥 = − +𝐶
∵ limf ′ (x) ≠ limf ′ (x), the function is not differentiable at x = 0. 3
Finally, ∫ sec 2 𝑥csc 4 𝑥𝑑𝑥
cot3 𝑥
= csc 4 𝑥tan 𝑥 + 4 [−csc 2 𝑥cot 𝑥 − 2 (− )] + 𝐶
3
8
= csc 4 𝑥tan 𝑥 − 4csc 2 𝑥cot 𝑥 + cot 3 𝑥 + 𝐶
3
8
= (1 + cot 2 𝑥)2 tan 𝑥 − 4(1 + cot 2 𝑥)cot 𝑥 + cot 3 𝑥 + 𝐶
3
8
= (1 + 2cot 2 𝑥 + cot 4 𝑥)tan 𝑥 − 4cot 𝑥 − 4cot 3 𝑥 + cot 3 𝑥 + 𝐶
3
4
= tan 𝑥 + 2cot 𝑥 + cot 3 𝑥 − 4cot 𝑥 − cot 3 𝑥 + 𝐶
3
1
= − cot 3 𝑥 + tan 𝑥 − 2cot 𝑥 + 𝐶
Hence option (a) is correct. 3
1
∴ Comparing (− cot 3 x + tan x − 2cot x + C)
3
23. (b) For 𝑥 ≠ 0, the given function can be re-written as:
1
with (− cot 3 x + ktan x − 2cot x + C) we can say that k = 1.
1−𝑥 3
; 𝑥≠0
𝑓(𝑥) = { 2
1+sin 𝑥cos 𝑥
𝐾; 𝑥 = 0 26. (c)∫ 𝑒 𝑥 ( ) 𝑑𝑥
cos2 𝑥
Since the equation of the function is same for 𝑥 < 0 and 𝑥 > 0, we have: 1 sin 𝑥cos 𝑥
1−𝑥 1−0 1 = ∫ 𝑒𝑥 ( + ) 𝑑𝑥
lim+ 𝑓(𝑥) = lim− 𝑓(𝑥) = lim = = cos2 𝑥 cos2 𝑥
𝑥→0 𝑥→0 𝑥→0 2 2 2
= ∫ 𝑒 𝑥 [sec 2 𝑥 + tan 𝑥]𝑑𝑥
For the function to be continuous at 𝑥 = 0, we must have:
= ∫ 𝑒 𝑥 [𝑓′(𝑥) + 𝑓(𝑥)]𝑑𝑥, where 𝑓(𝑥) = tan 𝑥
= 𝑒 𝑥 𝑓(𝑥) + 𝐶

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= 𝑒 𝑥 tan 𝑥 + 𝐶 30. (d)

𝑆 = (𝑎⃗ + 𝑏⃗⃗ + 𝑐⃗) ⋅ [(𝑎⃗ + 𝑏⃗⃗) × (𝑎⃗ + 𝑐⃗)]
27. (c)Let us first evaluate ∫ (𝑎2 − 𝑥 2 )𝑛 𝑑𝑥 by integrating it in parts. Let's say ⇒ 𝑆 = (𝑎⃗ + 𝑏⃗⃗ + 𝑐⃗) ⋅ [(𝑎⃗ × 𝑎⃗ + 𝑎⃗ × 𝑐⃗ + 𝑏⃗⃗ × 𝑎⃗ + 𝑏⃗⃗ × 𝑐⃗)]
⇒ 𝑆 = (𝑎⃗ + 𝑏⃗⃗ + 𝑐⃗) ⋅ [(0 + 𝑎⃗ × 𝑐⃗ + 𝑏⃗⃗ × 𝑎⃗ + 𝑏⃗⃗ × 𝑐⃗)]
𝑓(𝑥) = (𝑎2 − 𝑥 2 )𝑛 and 𝑔(𝑥) = 1.
𝑆 = 𝑎⃗ ⋅ [𝑎⃗ × 𝑐⃗ + 𝑏⃗⃗ × 𝑎⃗ + 𝑏⃗⃗ × 𝑐⃗] + 𝑏⃗⃗ ⋅ [𝑎⃗ × 𝑐⃗ + 𝑏⃗⃗ × 𝑎⃗ + 𝑏⃗⃗ × 𝑐⃗] + 𝑐⃗ ⋅ [𝑎⃗ × 𝑐⃗ + 𝑏⃗⃗ × 𝑎⃗ + 𝑏⃗⃗ × 𝑐⃗]
∴ 𝐼 = ∫ [(𝑎2 − 𝑥 2 )𝑛 × 1]𝑑𝑥
𝑆 = 𝑎⃗ ⋅ (𝑎⃗ × 𝑐⃗) + 𝑎⃗ ⋅ (𝑏⃗⃗ × 𝑎⃗) + 𝑎⃗ ⋅ (𝑏⃗⃗ × 𝑐⃗) + 𝑏⃗⃗ ⋅ (𝑎⃗ × 𝑐⃗) + 𝑏⃗⃗ ⋅ (𝑏⃗⃗ × 𝑎⃗) + 𝑏⃗⃗ ⋅ (𝑏⃗⃗ × 𝑐⃗) + 𝑐⃗ ⋅ (𝑎⃗ × 𝑐⃗) + 𝑐⃗ ⋅ (𝑏⃗⃗ × 𝑎⃗) +
⇒ 𝐼 = (𝑎2 − 𝑥 2 )𝑛 ∫ 1𝑑𝑥 − ∫ [𝑛(𝑎2 − 𝑥 2 )𝑛−1 × 2𝑥 ∫ 1𝑑𝑥]𝑑𝑥
⇒ 𝑆 = 0 + 0 + 𝑎⃗ ⋅ (𝑏⃗⃗ × 𝑐⃗) + 𝑏⃗⃗ ⋅ (𝑎⃗ × 𝑐⃗) + 0 + 0 + 0 + 𝑐⃗ ⋅ (𝑏⃗⃗ × 𝑎⃗) + 0
⇒ 𝐼 = 𝑥(𝑎2 − 𝑥 2 )𝑛 − 2𝑛 ∫ 𝑥 2 (𝑎2 − 𝑥 2 )𝑛−1 𝑑𝑥 ⇒ 𝑆 = 𝑎⃗ ⋅ (𝑏⃗⃗ × 𝑐⃗) + 𝑏⃗⃗ ⋅ (𝑎⃗ × 𝑐⃗) + 𝑐⃗ ⋅ (𝑏⃗⃗ × 𝑎⃗)
⇒ 𝐼 = 𝑥(𝑎2 − 𝑥 2 )𝑛 + 2𝑛 ∫ (𝑎2 − 𝑥 2 − 𝑎2 )(𝑎2 − 𝑥 2 )𝑛−1 𝑑𝑥 ⇒ 𝑆 = 𝑎⃗ ⋅ (𝑏⃗⃗ × 𝑐⃗) + [−𝑏⃗⃗ ⋅ (𝑐⃗ × 𝑎⃗)] + [−𝑐⃗ ⋅ (𝑎⃗ × 𝑏⃗⃗)]
⇒ 𝐼 = 𝑥(𝑎2 − 𝑥 2 )𝑛 + 2𝑛[∫ (𝑎2 − 𝑥 2 )𝑛 𝑑𝑥 − 𝑎2 ∫ (𝑎2 − 𝑥 2 )𝑛−1 𝑑𝑥] ⇒ 𝑆 = [𝑎⃗, 𝑏⃗⃗, 𝑐⃗] − [𝑎⃗, 𝑏⃗⃗, 𝑐⃗] − [𝑎⃗, 𝑏⃗⃗, 𝑐⃗]

Since 𝐼 = ∫ (𝑎2 − 𝑥 2 )𝑛 𝑑𝑥, we get: ∴ 𝑆 = −[𝑎⃗, 𝑏⃗⃗, 𝑐⃗]

⇒ 𝐼 = 𝑥(𝑎2 − 𝑥 2 )𝑛 + 2𝑛𝐼 − 2𝑛𝑎2 ∫ (𝑎2 − 𝑥 2 )𝑛−1 𝑑𝑥

⇒ (1 − 2𝑛)𝐼 = 𝑥(𝑎2 − 𝑥 2 )𝑛 − 2𝑛𝑎2 ∫ (𝑎2 − 𝑥 2 )𝑛−1 𝑑𝑥 31. (c) Given:
𝑥(𝑎2 −𝑥 2 )
𝑛
2𝑛𝑎2
Resultant of forces F1 and F2 = |F ⃗⃗1 + ⃗F⃗2 |
⇒𝐼=
1−2𝑛
+
2𝑛−1
∫ (𝑎2 − 𝑥 2 )𝑛−1 𝑑𝑥 2 2) 2 2
⇒ √(F1 + F2 = √F1 + F2 + 2 F1 F2 cos 𝜃
𝑛 𝑎
𝑥(𝑎2 −𝑥 2 ) 2𝑛𝑎2 𝑎 ⇒ F12 + F22 = F12 + F22 + 2 F1 F2 cos 𝜃
⇒ 𝐼𝑛 = [ ] + ∫ (𝑎2 − 𝑥 2 )𝑛−1 𝑑𝑥
1−2𝑛 2𝑛−1 0
0 ⇒ 0 = 2 F1 F2 cos 𝜃
2𝑛𝑎2
⇒ 𝐼𝑛 = ( ) 𝐼𝑛−1 ⇒ cos 𝜃 = 0
2𝑛−1
⇒ 𝜃 = 90∘
28. (b) We observe that 𝑎𝑥 5 and 𝑏𝑥 3 are odd functions of 𝑥,
32. (a)Given:
∵ a(−x)5 = −ax 5 and b(−x)3 = −bx 3
2 2 b + c⃗ is collinear with ⃗⃗
a⃗⃗ + ⃗⃗ d
∴ ∫−2 ax 5 dx = 0 and ∫−2 bx 3 dx = 0 ⃗⃗ + c⃗) × d
⃗⃗ = 0
2
⇒ (a⃗⃗ + b
The value of ∫−2 (𝑎𝑥 5 + 𝑏𝑥 3 + 𝑐)𝑑𝑥 depends on the value of 𝑐. ⇒ (a⃗⃗ + ⃗⃗
b + c⃗) × ⃗⃗
d + ⃗⃗
d × ⃗⃗
d = 0(∵ ⃗⃗
d × ⃗⃗
d = 0)
In fact,
2 2 ⇒ (a⃗⃗ + ⃗⃗
b + c⃗ + ⃗⃗
d) × ⃗⃗
d=0
∫−2 (𝑎𝑥 5 + 𝑏3 + 𝑐)𝑑𝑥 = ∫−2 𝑐𝑑𝑥 Also given:
= 𝑐[2 − (−2)] 𝑏⃗⃗ + 𝑐⃗ + 𝑑⃗ is collinear with 𝑎⃗
= 4𝑐 ⇒ (𝑏⃗⃗ + 𝑐⃗ + 𝑑⃗) × 𝑎⃗ = 0
⇒ 𝑎⃗ × 𝑎⃗ + (𝑏⃗⃗ + 𝑐⃗ + 𝑑⃗) × 𝑎⃗ = 0(∵ 𝑎⃗ × 𝑎⃗ = 0)
29 (d) Let's say that the two curves are f(x, y) = x + y - 3 = 0
and g(x, y) = x2 - y - 9 = 0. ⇒ (𝑎⃗ + 𝑏⃗⃗ + 𝑐⃗ + 𝑑⃗) × 𝑎⃗ = 0
The points of their intersection are the points where f(x, y) = g(x, y). On adding (i) and (ii):
⇒ x + y - 3 = x2 - y - 9 = 0 ⇒ (𝑎⃗ + 𝑏⃗⃗ + 𝑐⃗ + 𝑑⃗) × 𝑎⃗ + (𝑎⃗ + 𝑏⃗⃗ + 𝑐⃗ + 𝑑⃗) × 𝑑⃗ = 0
⇒ -x - y + 3 = x2 - y - 9 = 0 ⇒ (𝑎⃗ + 𝑏⃗⃗ + 𝑐⃗ + 𝑑⃗) × (𝑎⃗ + 𝑑⃗) = 0
⇒ x2 + x - 12 = 0 On subtracting (i) from (ii):
⇒ x2 + 4x - 3x - 12 = 0 ⇒ (𝑎⃗ + 𝑏⃗⃗ + 𝑐⃗ + 𝑑⃗) × 𝑎⃗ − (𝑎⃗ + 𝑏⃗⃗ + 𝑐⃗ + 𝑑⃗) × 𝑑⃗ = 0
⇒ x(x + 4) - 3(x + 4) = 0 ⇒ (𝑎⃗ + 𝑏⃗⃗ + 𝑐⃗ + 𝑑⃗) × (𝑎⃗ − 𝑑⃗) = 0
⇒ (x + 4)(x - 3) = 0 From (iii) and (iv); it is clear that (𝑎⃗ + 𝑏⃗⃗ + 𝑐⃗ + 𝑑⃗) is collinear to (𝑎⃗ + 𝑑⃗)
⇒ x + 4 = 0 OR x - 3 = 0 and ( 𝑎⃗ − 𝑑⃗)
⇒ x = -4 OR x = 3. 33. (c) The work done W = (F ⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗)
⃗⃗⃗⃗r ) ⋅ (dx
And, y = 3 - (-4) = 7 OR y = 3 - 3 = 0. where ⃗⃗⃗⃗
Fr is the resultant force, and ⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗ dx is the displacement
Hence, the curves intersect at the points B(3, 0) and C(-4, 7) as shown in ⃗⃗
P
The unit vector in the direction of a P
⃗⃗ = P̂ =
the diagram below: ⃗⃗|
|P
Calculation:
The initial position of the particle (𝐴) = 2i − j − 3k
The initial position of the particle (𝐵) = 5𝑖 − 𝑗 + 𝑘
Displacement ⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗
𝑑𝑥 = 𝐵 − 𝐴 = (5𝑖 − 𝑗 + 𝑘) − (2𝑖 − 𝑗 − 3𝑘) = 3𝑖 + 4𝑘
First force 𝐹1 = magnitude of the 1st force × unit vector in the given
direction
6i+2j+3k
⇒ ⃗⃗⃗⃗
F1 = 5 ×
|6i+2j+3k|
30i+10j+15k
⇒ ⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗
F𝟏 =
7
Second force F2 = magnitude of the 2nd force × unit vector in the given
The points where y = x - 9 cuts the x-axis 2
direction
(y = 0) are A(-3, 0) and B(3, 0).
⇒F⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗2 = 3 × 3i−2j+6k
The required area is the shaded part ABC = Area of BDC - Area of ADC |3i−2j+6k|
3 −3 2i−3j−6k
= ∫−4 (3 − 𝑥)𝑑𝑥 − ∫−4 (𝑥 2 − 9)𝑑𝑥 ⇒ ⃗⃗⃗⃗
𝐅3 =
7
𝑥2
3
𝑥3
−3
Resultant Force ⃗⃗⃗⃗
Fr = ⃗⃗⃗⃗
F1 + F⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗2 + F
⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗3
= 3[𝑥]3−4 − [ ] −[ ] + 9[𝑥]−3
−4 30i+10j+15k 9i−6j+18k 2i−3j−6k
2 −4 3 −4
⇒ ⃗⃗⃗⃗
Fr = + +
1 1 7 7 7
= 3[3 − (−4)] − [32 − (−4)2 ] − [(−3)3 − (−4)3 ] + 9[−3 − (−4)] 41i+j+27k
2 3 ⃗⃗⃗⃗𝐫 =
⇒𝐅
1 1 7
= 3(7) − (−7) − (37) + 9(1) The work done by the forces:
2 3
7 37
= 21 + − +9 W = (F ⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗)
⃗⃗⃗⃗r ) ⋅ (dx
2 3
127 41i+j+27k
= ⇒W=( ) ⋅ (3i + 4k)
6 7
The answer is None of these. ⇒W=(
123+0+108
)=
231
7 7
⇒ W = 𝟑𝟑 units
Calculation:
34. (a)Assuming,

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7𝜋
⃗a⃗ = xa i + ya j + za k For n = 2, x = .
2
⃗⃗ = xb i + yb j + zb k
b 3𝜋
The only value of 𝑥 on the interval 0 ≤ 𝑥 < 2𝜋 is 𝑥 = .
Vector of point 𝑝 is tan 𝑥 tan 𝑦 tan 𝑧
2

⃗p⃗ = xp i + yp j + zp k 39. (a) It is given that = = = 𝑘 (say).

2 3 5
nx1 +mx2 ny1 +my2 nz1 +mz2 ∴ tan 𝑥 = 2𝑘, tan 𝑦 = 3𝑘 and tan 𝑧 = 5𝑘.
∵ xP = , yP = and zP =
n+m
nxa +mxb
n+m
nya +myb nza +mxb
n+m It is also given that 𝑥 + 𝑦 + 𝑧 = 𝜋.
⇒ ⃗p⃗ = 𝐢+ 𝐣+ k ⇒𝑥+𝑦 =𝜋−𝑧
n+m n+m n+m

⇒ ⃗p⃗ =
n(xa i+ya j+za k)+m(xb i+yb j+zb k) ⇒ tan(𝑥 + 𝑦) = tan[𝜋 + (−𝑧)]
n+m tan 𝑥+tan 𝑦
⃗
n𝐚⃗⃗+𝐦𝐛
⇒ = tan(−𝑧) = −tan 𝑧
1−tan 𝑥tan 𝑥
⃗⃗ =
⇒𝐩
𝐧+𝐦 ⇒ tan 𝑥 + tan 𝑦 = −tan 𝑧 + tan 𝑥tan 𝑦tan 𝑧
If a vector 𝐴 is collinear to other vector 𝐵, it can be written as: 𝐴⃗ = 𝜆 × 𝐵
⃗⃗ ⇒ tan 𝑥 + tan 𝑦 + tan 𝑧 = tan 𝑥tan 𝑦tan 𝑧
where 𝜆 is any scalar number Substituting the values in terms of k from the above result, we get:
35. (a)Calculation: 2𝑘 + 3𝑘 + 5𝑘 = (2𝑘)(3𝑘)(5𝑘)
Given 𝑎⃗ + 2𝑏⃗⃗ is collinear with 𝑐⃗ ⇒ 10𝑘 = 30𝑘 3
1
⇒ 𝑎⃗ + 2𝑏⃗⃗ = 𝜆1 × 𝑐⃗ ⇒ 𝑘2 =
3
Also given 𝑏⃗⃗ + 3𝑐⃗ is collinear with 𝑎⃗ Now, tan2 𝑥 + tan2 𝑦 + tan2 𝑧
⇒b ⃗⃗ + 3c⃗ = 𝜆2 × a⃗⃗ = (2𝑘)2 + (3𝑘)2 + (5𝑘)2
Subtracting 2 × (ii) from (i) = 4𝑘 2 + 9𝑘 2 + 25𝑘 2
⇒ 𝑎⃗ − 6𝑐⃗ = 𝜆1 𝑐⃗ − 2𝜆2 𝑎⃗ = 38𝑘 2
1 38
∴ 𝜆1 = −6, 𝜆2 =
−1 38 x =
3 3
2
From (ii) 40. (a)
⇒b⃗⃗ + 3c⃗ = −1 a⃗⃗ sin 12∘ sin 48∘ sin 54∘
2 2sin 48∘sin 12∘
⇒ 2b⃗⃗ + 6c⃗ = −a⃗⃗ = sin 54∘
2
⇒ 𝑎⃗ + 2𝑏⃗⃗ + 6𝑐⃗ = 0 =[
cos(48∘−12∘)−cos(48∘+12∘ )
] sin(90∘ − 36∘ )
2
⇒ |𝑎⃗ + 2𝑏⃗⃗ + 6𝑐⃗| = 0 cos 36∘−cos 60∘
=( ) cos 36∘
2
36. (b)Let's say that the vertices of the triangle are: . 1 √5+1 1 √5+1
= ( )( − )( )
𝐴⃗ = 𝑖ˆ − 2𝑗ˆ + 2𝑘ˆ 2 4 2 4
1 √5−1 √5+1
⃗B⃗ = 2𝑖ˆ + 𝑗ˆ − 𝑘ˆ = ( )( )( )
2 4 4
1 5−1
𝐶⃗ = 3𝑖ˆ − 𝑗ˆ + 2𝑘ˆ = ( )( )
2 16
∴ 𝐴𝐵 ⃗⃗ − 𝐴⃗ = (2𝑖ˆ + 𝑗ˆ − 𝑘ˆ ) − (𝑖ˆ − 2𝑗ˆ + 2𝑘ˆ ) = 𝑖ˆ + 3𝑗ˆ − 3𝑘ˆ
⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗ = 𝐵 1
=
8
⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗ | = √12 + 32 + (−3)2 = √19
|𝐴𝐵
⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗ = 𝐶⃗ − 𝐵
𝐵𝐶 ⃗⃗ = (3𝑖ˆ − 𝑗ˆ + 2𝑘ˆ ) − (2𝑖ˆ + 𝑗ˆ − 𝑘ˆ ) = 𝑖ˆ − 2𝑗ˆ + 3𝑘ˆ 41. (a) Calculation:
⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗ | = √12 + (−2)2 + 32 = √14 It is given that cos x = tan y, cot y = tan z and cot z = tan x.
|𝐵𝐶 1 1 sin 𝑥
∴ cos 𝑥 = tan 𝑦 = = = cot 𝑧 = tan 𝑥 =
𝐶𝐴 = 𝐴⃗ − 𝐶⃗ = (𝑖ˆ − 2𝑗ˆ + 2𝑘ˆ ) − (3𝑖ˆ − 𝑗ˆ + 2𝑘ˆ ) = −2𝑖ˆ − 𝑗ˆ + 0𝑘ˆ
⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗ cot 𝑦 tan 𝑧 cos 𝑥

⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗| = √(−2)2 + (−1)2 + 02 = √5 ⇒ cos2 𝑥 = sin 𝑥

|𝐶𝐴
⇒ 1 − sin2 𝑥 = sin 𝑥
Since, 𝐴𝐵 2 = 19 = 𝐵𝐶 2 + 𝐶𝐴2 = 14 + 5, the triangle is right angled at 𝐶. ⇒ sin2 𝑥 + sin 𝑥 − 1 = 0
Using the formula for the roots of a quadratic equation:
37. (c)The sides of the parallelepiped are: ⇒ sin x =
−1±√12 −4(1)(−1)

𝑎⃗ = 2𝑖ˆ + 3𝑗ˆ + 4𝑘ˆ 2(1)

−1+√5 −1−√5
𝑏⃗⃗ = 𝑖ˆ + 𝛼𝑗ˆ + 2𝑘ˆ ⇒ sin x = OR sin x =
2 2
𝑐⃗ = 𝑖ˆ + 2𝑗ˆ + 𝑎𝑘ˆ From the given answer options, sin 𝑥 =
√5−1
.
2
2 3 4
42. (b)
∴ Volume = [𝑎⃗𝑏⃗⃗𝑐⃗] = |1 𝛼 2| = 15
𝜃
1 2 𝛼 Let tan (45 + ) = x
⇒ 2(𝑎2 − 4) + 3(2 − 𝛼) + 4(2 − 𝛼) = 15 2
𝜃
⇒ 2𝑎2 − 8 + 6 − 3𝑎 + 8 − 4𝑎 = 15 tan 45∘ + tan
2
⇒ 2𝑎2 − 7𝛼 − 9 = 0 ⇒x= 𝜃
1 − tan 45∘ tan
⇒ 2𝑎2 − 9𝑎 + 2𝑎 − 9 = 0 2
𝜃
⇒ 𝑎(2𝑎 − 9) + (2𝑎 − 9) = 0 1 + tan
2
⇒ (2𝑎 − 9)(𝑎 + 1) = 0 ⇒x= 𝜃
(∵ tan 45∘ = 1)
1 − tan 2
⇒ 2𝑎 − 9 = 0 OR 𝑎 + 1 = 0
9 𝜃 𝜃
⇒ 𝑎 = OR 𝛼 = −1 cos + sin
2 2
2 ⇒x= 𝜃 𝜃
cos − sin
2 2
38. (d) sin2 𝑥 − sin 𝑥 − 2 = 0 𝜃 𝜃 𝜃 𝜃
cos + sin cos + sin
Using the formula for the roots of a quadratic equation: ⇒x= 2 2
× 2 2
𝜃 𝜃 𝜃 𝜃
−(−1)±√(−1)2 −4(1)(−2) cos − sin cos + sin
⇒ sin 𝑥 = 2 2 2 2
2(1) 2
𝜃
⇒ sin 𝑥 =
1+√9
OR sin 𝑥 =
1−√9 (cos + sin2𝜃 )
2 2 2 2
⇒x=
⇒ sin 𝑥 = 2 OR sin 𝑥 = −1 𝜃
cos − sin2
𝜃

∵ −1 ≤ sin 𝑥 ≤ 1, ∴ sin 𝑥 = 2 is not possible. 𝜃

2
𝜃
2
𝜃 𝜃
𝜋 𝜋 𝜋
sin 𝑥 = −1 = −sin = sin (− ) = sin (2𝑛𝜋 − ) , 𝑛 ∈ 𝑍 cos + sin2 + 2cos sin
2 2 2 2
2 2 2 ⇒x=
For n = 0, x = −
𝜋 cos 𝜃
2 1 + sin 𝜃
For n = 1, x =
3𝜋
. ⇒x=
2 cos 𝜃
1 sin 𝜃
⇒x= + = sec 𝜃 + tan 𝜃
cos 𝜃 cos 𝜃

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43. (d) CASE 2: For x < 0, |x| = -x.

sin 10∘ sin 50∘ sin 70∘ ⇒ y2 - x = y - (-x) = 0
= sin 10∘ sin(90∘ − 40∘ )sin(90∘ − 20∘ ) ⇒ y2 - x = - y - x = 0
= sin 10∘ cos 40∘ cos 20∘ ⇒ y2 + y = 0
2sin 10∘cos 10∘
=( ∘
) cos 40∘ cos 20∘ ⇒ y(y + 1) = 0
2cos 10

=(
sin 20∘
) cos 40∘ cos 20∘ ⇒ y = 0 OR y + 1 = 0
2cos 10∘
2sin 20∘cos 20∘
⇒ y = 0 OR y = -1.
=( ) cos 40∘ ∵ y = |x|, y cannot be negative.
4cos 10∘

=
2sin 40∘ cos 40∘ ∴ The only solution in this case y = 0 and x = 02 = 0.
8cos 10∘
sin 80∘
= Finally, the solutions (points of intersection/touching) of y2 = x and y =
8cos 10∘
sin(90∘ −10∘)
= |x| are (0, 0) and (1, 1).
8cos 10∘
cos 10∘ The graph of the curves is shown below:
=
8cos 10∘
1
=
8
44. (b)
1
Let tan A = m ⇒ cot A =
m
tan A cot A
∴ +
1−cot A 1−tan A
1
m m
= 1 +
1− m 1−m
m2 1
=
m−1
−
m( m−1) The required (shaded) area is:
m3 −1 (Area under y 2 = x from x = 0 to x = 1.) - (Area under y = |x| from x =
=
m( m−1) 0 to x = 1.)
(m−1)(m2 +m+1) 1 1
= = |∫0 √xdx| − |∫0 xdx|
m(m−1)
m2 +m+1 2 3 1
1
= = | [x 2 ] | − | [x 2 ]10 |
m 3 2
1 0
=m+1+ 2 3 3
1
m = | [1 − 0 ]| − | [12 − 02 ]|
2 2
sin 𝐴 cos 𝐴 3 2
=( + )+1 2 1
cos A sin A = −
3 2
sin2 A+cos2 A
=( )+1 =
1
sq. units.
sin Acos A
1 6
=( )+1
sin 𝐴cos 𝐴
5
= sec 𝐴csc 𝐴 + 1 −𝑥 𝑥 < 2
2
45. (a) 𝑓(𝑥) = {1 𝑥=2
Let the length of the tower OP be x 47. (b) 𝑥−
3
𝑥>2
2
5
lim 𝑓(𝑥 − 𝛼) = − 𝑥
𝛼→0 2
For 𝑥 = 2,
5
⇒ lim f(2 − 𝛼) = lim [ − (2 − 𝛼)]
𝛼→0 𝛼→0 2
1 1
⇒ lim f(2 − 𝛼) = lim ( + 𝛼) =
𝛼→0 𝛼→0 2 2
3
lim f(x + 𝛼) = x −
𝛼→0 2
From the figure, For 𝑥 = 2,
x 3
OA = = √3x ⇒ lim 𝑓(2 + 𝛼) = lim [(2 + 𝛼) − ]
tan 30 𝛼→0 𝛼→0 2
x
OB = =x ⇒ lim 𝑓(2 + 𝛼) = lim ( + 𝛼) =
1 1
tan 45
x x 𝛼→0 𝛼→0 2 2
OC = = 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑓(2) = 1
tan 60 √3
∴ AB = OA − OB = √3x − x lim 𝑓(2 − 𝛼) = lim 𝑓(2 + 𝛼) ≠ 𝑓(2)
x 𝛼→0 𝛼→0
BC = OB − OC = x − ∴ The function is not continuous at x = 2
√3
AB √3x−x
⇒ = x
BC x−
√3 48. (c)
⇒
AB
=
√3(√3−1) 𝑆 = 2tan−1 [cosec(tan−1 x) − tan(cot 1x)]
BC √3−1 ⇒ 𝑆 = 2tan−1 [cosec(tan−1 x) − tan(90 − tan−1 x)]
⇒ 𝐀𝐁: 𝐁𝐂 = √3: 𝟏 Let tan−1 x = 𝜃
⇒ S = 2tan−1 [cosec 𝜃 − tan(90 − 𝜃)]
46. (c) Let's first find the points of intersection/touching of the two ⇒ S = 2tan−1 [cosec 𝜃 − cot 𝜃]
curves y2 = x and y = |x|. 1 cos 𝜃
⇒ S = 2tan−1 [ − ]
Using the condition for intersecting, we must have: sin 𝜃 sin 𝜃
1−cos 𝜃
y2 - x = y - |x| = 0 ⇒S= 2tan−1 [
sin 𝜃
]
CASE 1: For, x ≥ 0, |x| = x. 2sin2 2
𝜃

⇒ y2 - x = y - x = 0 ⇒ S = 2tan−1 [ 𝜃 𝜃]
2sin 2 cos 2
⇒ y2 - y = 0 𝜃
⇒ 𝑆 = 2tan−1 [tan ]
⇒ y(y - 1) = 0 2
−1
⇒ y = 0 OR y - 1 = 0 ⇒ 𝑆 = 𝜃 = tan x
⇒ y = 0 OR y = 1. 49. (a)
And, x = 02 = 0 OR x = 12 = 1. Given 3sin 𝑥 + 4cos 𝑥 = 5
The points of intersection are (0, 0) and (1, 1).

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𝑥 𝑥
⇒ 3 (2sin cos ) + 4 (1 − 2sin2 ) = 5
𝑥
Let the total distance be 'a' m
2 2 2
𝑥 𝑥 2𝑥 So, time taken by A to complete the total distance = a/(5x/3) = 3a/5x
⇒ 6sin cos + 4 − 8sin =5
2
𝑥
2
𝑥 𝑥
2 A gives B a start of 80 m
⇒ 6sin cos − 8sin2 = 1 Required distance for B = a – 80
2 2 2
𝑥 𝑥 𝑥 𝑥
⇒ 6sin cos − 8sin2 = sin2 + cos 2 (∵ sin2 𝑎 + cos2 𝑎 = 1)
𝑥
Time taken by B to complete the distance = (a – 80)/x
2 2 2 2 2
Dividing the equation by cos 2𝑥 A and B might reach at same time
𝑥 𝑥 𝑥
2
𝑥 𝑥 ∴ Time taken by A to complete the total distance = Time taken by B to
sin cos sin2 sin2 + cos 2
⇒6 2 2
−8 2
= 2 2 complete the distance
2𝑥 2𝑥 2𝑥
cos
2
cos
2
cos
2 ⇒ 3a/5x = (a – 80)/x
𝑥 𝑥 𝑥 ⇒ 3a = 5x – 400
⇒ 6tan − 8tan2 = tan2 + 1
2 2 2 ⇒ 2a = 400
𝑥 𝑥
⇒ 6tan − 9tan2 = 1 ⇒ a = 200
2 2
∴ The winning post must be 200 m far so that A and B might reach
it at the same time
50. (a)Since, A ⊂ B and B ⊂ C, therefore A ∪ B ∪ C = C.
⇒ n(A ∪ B ∪ C) = n(C). 55. (c) Let the age of the person’s mother be ‘a’ units.
∴ The cardinality (number of elements) of A ∪ B ∪ C = cardinality So, age of the person = (2/5)a
(number of elements) of C. After 8 years, age of the person’s mother = ‘a + 8’ units.
So age of the person after 8 years = (a + 8)/2
REAONING According to question:
7 (2/5)a + 8 = (a + 8)/2
51. (a) Since the average of the remaining numbers is 35
17 => (2a + 40)/5 = (a + 8)/2
To get an average greater than 35, the value of n must be near 69.
=> 4a + 80 = 5a + 40
Let initially number of terms be 69 and the number which was erased be
=> a = 40
'x'
So, the present age of his mother is 40 years.
⇒ (69 × 35 - x)/68 = 602/17
Hence, ’40 years’ is the correct answer.
⇒ 2415 - x = 2408
⇒x=7
56. (b) The average speed of Mr. Kumar = 48 km/h
∴ The number erased was 7
The time taken to cover the first 60% of the distance is 10 minutes
52. (c)
more than the time taken to cover the remaining distance
Time taken to Concept used:
Friends
cross bridge Time = Distance/Speed
Calculations:
A 1 minute Let the total distance be x
60% of the distance = x × 60/100 = 3x/5
B 2 minutes Time taken by Mr. Kumar to cover 3x/5 distance =
3𝑥
= x/80
5×48
Remaining distance = x – 3x/5 = 2x/5
C 8 minutes 2𝑥
Time taken by Mr. Kumar to cover 2x/5 distance = =x/120
5×48

D 11 minutes According to the question,

⇒ (x/80) – (x/120) = 10/60
⇒ (3x – 2x)/240 = 10/60
Now, ⇒ x = 40
First A and B will go in 2 min, then A returns in 1 min. ∴ The distance of office is 40 kms
Then C and D will go in 11 min. B returns in 2 min.
A & B will go in 2 min. 57. (b)Taking the L.C.M. of 75/2 & 45 = 225 (which is total work)
The total time taken would be Work done by A in 75/2 minutes = 225
(2 + 1 + 11 + 2 + 2)=18 min. Efficiency of A in 1 minute = (225 × 2)/75 = 6
Work done by B in 45 minutes = 225
53. (d) Percentage of illiterate adults = 40.1% ≈ 40% Efficiency of B in 1 minute = 225/45 = 5
Percentage of literate children = 85.1% ≈ 85% Let the turned off time of B be x minutes.
The ratio of the adults to that of children = 2 ∶ 3 Efficiency of A in 1 minute × Time + Efficiency of B in 1 minute × Time =
Calculations: Total work
Let the total adult be 2x and children be 3x ⇒ 6 × 30 + 5 × x = 225
Total population = 2x + 3x = 5x ⇒ 180 + 5x = 225
Total illiterate adults = 2x × 40/100 = 4x/5 ⇒ 5x = 225 – 180
Total literate adults = 2x – 4x/5 = 6x/5 ⇒ x = 45/5
Total literate children = 3x × 85/100 = 51x/20 ⇒ x = 9 minutes
Total literate = (6x/5) + (51x/20) ∴ B is turned off after 9 minutes.
⇒ (24x + 51x)/20 = 75x/20
Percent of the literate population = ((75x/20) ÷ 5x) × 100 = 75% 58. (c)The logic is:

2 D O E S
54. (a) A runs 1 times as fast as B
3
A gives B a start of 80 m 5 $ 3 %
Concept used:
Time = Distance/Speed
Calculations: S I T E
Let the speed of B be x
So, speed of A = 5x/3

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62. (d)Four students: A, B, C and D
Similarly, distributed 30 marbles among themselves
1) No two students got equal number of marbles.
E D I T
2) No student got more than 10 marbles.
3) No student got less than 5 marbles.
3 5 4 #
4) A and C got odd number of marbles. It can be 7 or 9
Hence, ‘354#’ is the correct answer. 5) B and D got even number of marbles.
It can be 6, 8 or 10
59. (b)Height of rain water = 5 cm 6) A got more marbles than B, C got more marbles than D, B got more
Area of ground = 1.5 hectares = 1.5 × 108 cm2 marbles than D.
Concept used: A > B > D, C > D
Volume = Area of base × Height A (7, 9) > B (6, 8) > D (6, 8) , C (7, 9) > D (6, 8)
1 hectare = 100000000 cm2 = 108 cm2 So, D got the least number of marbles.
1 cm = 1/100 m ∴ D got 6 marbles.
Calculation: So, B got 8 marbles as B got more marbles than D.
Volume of water that falls on the ground = 1.5 × 108 × 5 A got 9 marbles as A got more marbles than B.
⇒ 75 × 107 cm3 C got 7 marbles as C got more marbles than D.
⇒ (75 × 107)/106 m3
Possible number of Definite number
⇒ 75 × 10 m3 Students
marbles of marbles
⇒ 750 cubic meter
∴ The volume of water that falls on 1.5 hectares of ground is 750
A 7 or 9 9
cubic meter.
B 6 or 8 8
60. (d)Persons: A, B, C, D, E, F, G and H
1) A sits neither opposite to D nor to H but is sitting in between C and C 7 or 9 7
G.
2) B sits neither opposite to A nor to G but is sitting in between F and D D 6 or 8 6
The number of marbles with A is 9.
Hence, ‘9’ is the correct answer.

63. (b)Four students: A, B, C and D

distributed 30 marbles among themselves
1) No two students got equal number of marbles.
3) B and H belong to team X and D sits opposite to E 2) No student got more than 10 marbles.
3) No student got less than 5 marbles.
4) A and C got odd number of marbles. It can be 7 or 9
5) B and D got even number of marbles.
It can be 6, 8 or 10
6) A got more marbles than B, C got more marbles than D, B got more
marbles than D.
A > B > D, C > D
As B and H belong to team X, so is C and G. A (7, 9) > B (6, 8) > D (6, 8) , C (7, 9) > D (6, 8)
Remaining F, E, A and D belong to team Y. So, D got the least number of marbles.
Hence, ‘B, H, C and G’ is the correct answer. ∴ D got 6 marbles.
61. (d)A sits neither opposite to D nor to H but is sitting in between C and G. So, B got 8 marbles as B got more marbles than D.
 B sits neither opposite to A nor to G but is sitting in between F A got 9 marbles as A got more marbles than B.
and D C got 7 marbles as C got more marbles than D.
Possible number of Definite number
Students
marbles of marbles

A 7 or 9 9

B 6 or 8 8

 B and H belong to team X and D sits opposite to E C 7 or 9 7

D 6 or 8 6
Mean of number of marbles with B, C, D is = (8 + 7 + 6) ÷ 3
= 21 ÷ 3
=7
Hence, ‘7’ is the correct answer.
As B and H belong to team X, so is C and G.
Remaining F, E, A and D belong to team Y. 64. (b)Line individuals -: Z, Y, X, W, V, U, T, S and R
So, H and C are sitting adjacent to E. Three committees-K1, K2 and K3,
Hence, ‘H and C’ is the correct answer. 1) Each candidate should serve on exactly one of the committees.
2) Among Z, Y and X none can serve on committee K1.

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2) Among W, V and U none can serve on committee K2.

3) Among T, S and R none can serve on committee K3
4) It is possible that there are no members in committee K3
5) In case committee K2 is served by T and Z
Individuals who Individuals who
Committees
can serve cannot serve

K1 Z, Y, X So, the gentleman is Mohan's Uncle.

Hence, ‘Uncle’ is the correct answer.
K2 T, Z W, V, U
68. (a) It was 9.35 AM in Garvita's watch, which kept correct time.
K3 T, S, R Manya informed her that the last bus left the bus stop at 9.25 am.
Manya's watch is 5 min fast.
K1 should consist of exactly one member more than committee K2.
So, the actual time when the bus left the bus stop = 9:25 – 0:05 AM
So, K1 is served by three members as K2 is served by two members only.
= 9:20 AM
So, remaining individuals will serve committee K3.
The frequency of the bus is every 20 min.
Remaining persons = 9 – (2 + 3)
So, the next bus will arrive at bus stop at 9:40 AM.
=9–5
As it was 9.35 AM in Garvita's watch, she should wait 5 more minutes to
=4
catch the next bus.
Hence, ‘4’ is the correct answer.
Hence, ‘5 min’ is the correct answer.
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65. (c)Nine individuals -: Z, Y, X, W, V, U, T, S and R
Three committees-K1, K2 and K3,
69. (c) Total number of notes of Rs. 20 and Rs. 50 = 324
1) Each candidate should serve on exactly one of the committees.
Total Sum = Rs. 12450
2) Among Z, Y and X none can serve on committee K1.
Concept used:
2) Among W, V and U none can serve on committee K2.
Value of note × Number of total notes = Total amount
3) Among T, S and R none can serve on committee K3
Calculation:
4) It is possible that there are no members in committee K3
Let the number of Rs. 20 notes be x.
Individuals who Individuals who No. of Rs. 50 notes = 324 – x
Committees
can serve cannot serve ⇒ 20 × x + 50 × (324 – x) = 12450
⇒ 20x + 16200 – 50x = 12450
K1 Z, Y, X ⇒ -30x = 12450 – 16200
⇒ 30x = 3750
K2 W, V, U ⇒ x = 125
∴ The number of Rs. 20 notes is 125.
K3 T, S, R
Of the nine individuals, the largest number that can serve together on 70. (c)According to given conditions,
committee K3 = 9 – Number of members who cannot serve K3
=9–3
=6
Hence, ‘6’ is the correct answer.

66. (d)The pattern followed here is:

According to the alphabetical positions of the letters,

Distance between his starting point and final point = √82 + 62 km
= √64 + 36 km
= √100 km
= 10 km
Hence, '10 km' is the correct answer.

Hence, ‘KLLA’ is the correct answer.

71. (a)Let us divide the given set of images in a systematic manner.
67. (c)According to given conditions, Along the rows and columns we can see a particular pattern is
maintained.
It makes our task easy to figure out which of the given options will fill
the missing cell.
1) Three color code is maintained, white, blue, yellow
2) 3 pattern are maintained thrice throughout the diagram with
3) Each pattern has yellow , blue and white in the behind one lines in
diff diagrams.

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Similarly,

Hence, ‘INVERTIBRATE’ is the correct answer.

76. (a)Sum of ages of Anu and Bhanu is 10 years more than sum of ages of
Bhanu, Chanu and Dhanu.
So, from the given options, ‘option 1’ will fill the missing cell. Bhanu + Chanu + Dhanu + 10 = Anu + Bhanu
=> Chanu + Dhanu + 10 = Anu _____ <i>
Average age of Chanu and Dhanu is 19 years.
(Chanu + Dhanu) / 2 = 19
Chanu + Dhanu = 19 × 2 years
Chanu + Dhanu = 38 years _____ <ii>
Putting the value of <ii> in <i>, we get:
38 + 10 = Anu
So, age of Anu is 48 years
Dhanu is 10 years elder than Chanu.
Dhanu – 10 = Chanu ____ <iii>
Hence, ‘option 1’ is the correct answer. Putting the value of <iii> in <ii>, we get:
72. (a) Dhanu – 10 + Dhanu = 38
P is => 2Dhanu = 38 + 10
=> 2Dhanu = 48
$ # @ % * => Dhanu = 24 years
Average age of Anu and Dhanu = (48 + 24) ÷ 2 years
≥ < > ≤ = = 72 ÷ 2 years
= 36 years
To Q Hence, ’36 years’ is the correct answer.
K#L→K<L 77. (a)Let total number of candidates from each state be 100 unit.
L%M→L≤M Selected candidate in Maharashtra from the total appeared candidates =
M*N→M=N (9/100) × 100 = 9 unit.
N#O→N<O Selected candidate in Tripura from the total appeared candidates =
Combining all the statements together, we get: (12/100) × 100 = 12 unit.
K<L≤M=N<O In Tripura number of selected candidates more than that of Maharashtra
I. K # M → K < M → True (As, K < L ≤ M → K < M) = 102
II. K * M → K = M → False (As, K < L ≤ M → K < M) ⇒ (12 – 9) unit = 102
III. L % O → L ≤ O → False (As, L ≤ M = N < O → L < O) ⇒ 3 unit = 102
Hence, ‘I only’ is the correct answer. ⇒ 1 unit = 102/3
⇒ 1 unit = 34
73. (b) In all except, 9 Q A the second element is second to the left of ⇒ (1 × 100) unit = 34 × 100
first element and and third element is second to the right of first ⇒ 100 unit = 3400
element. ∴ The number of candidates appeared from each state was 3400.
W1R%4JE#7MT2I9BH3A$9FQ5DG6USP 78. (c)Let the sum of amount be 50 unit. (where 50 = product of
All options except ‘9 Q A’ follows the same pattern of arrangement as denominator of given fraction 5 × 10)
highlighted in the above series. Salary given to his mother = (2/5) × 50 = 20 unit.
Hence, ‘9 Q A’ is the odd one out. Remaining salary after gave to his mother = 50 – 20 = 30 unit.
Electronics gadgets and monthly expenses from the remaining =
74. (b) If there are no dancers that aren't slim → Implies all dancers are (3/10) × 30 = 9 unit.
slim. Remaining amount which transferred to his friend's account = 30 – 9 =
No singers that aren't dancers → All singers are dancers. 21 unit
Thus from the above two it can be concluded that all singers are Sum of amount he gave to his mother and his friend's account = 41000
dancers and all dancers are slim, so all singers are slim. ⇒ (20 + 21) unit = 41000
1) There is not one slim person that isn't a dancer. → False (It is ⇒ 41 unit = 41000
possible but not definite) ⇒ 1 unit = 41000/41
2) All singers are slim → True (It is definite) ⇒ 1 unit = 1000
3) Anybody slim is also a singer → False (It is possible but not definite) ⇒ (1 × 50) unit = 1000 × 50
4) None of the above. → False (As option 2 is true) ⇒ 50 unit = 50000
Hence, ‘All singers are slim’ is the correct answer. ∴ The monthly salary of Shiva is Rs. 50000 .

75. (c) The logic is: 79. (a)i. A * B means -> A and B are of the same age
ii. A - B means -> B is younger than A → A is older than B
iii. A + B means -> A is younger than B

A is

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⇒ t = 54 min
* + -
Putting the value of t in equation (1),
⇒ d = 4 × (54 + 6)/60
= < >
⇒ 4 × 60/60
⇒ 4 km
To B
∴ The distance covered by him to reach the station is 4 km.
80. (b)X + Y + Z → X < Y < Z
1) Y - X – Z → Y > X > Z → Z < X < Y 88. (b)Increase in numerator = 25%
2) Z - Y – X → Z > Y > X → X < Y < Z Decrease in denominator = 20%
3) Z - X – Y → Z > X > Y → Y < X < Z New value = 5/4
4) X - Y – Z → X > Y > Z → X > Y > Z Concept used:
So, X + Y + Z is same as Z - Y – X. x% increase = (100 + x)/100
Hence, ‘Z - Y – X’ is the correct answer. x% decrease = (100 – x)/100
81. (c)The logic is: Calculation:
Let the original fraction be x/y.
Change in numerator = (100 + 25)/100 = 5/4
Change in denominator = (100 – 20)/100 = 4/5
⇒ (x × 5/4)/(y × 4/5) = 5/4
Hence, ‘84’ is the correct answer. ⇒ (5x × 5)/(4y × 4) = 5/4
⇒ 25x/16y = 5/4
82. (c)The logic is: ⇒ x/y = 4/5
∴ The original value of the fraction is 4/5.

89. (d)Five friends: Amar, Kapil, Sarvesh, Rohan and Nagesh

Different colours: Red, Yellow, Blue, White, and Green, while they were
Similarly, going to attend a party. These colours are not in the order.
Different hobbies: reading, playing, outing, singing and writing.
1) Kapil, who likes singing, does not wear Yellow shirt.
2) Sarvesh wears Red shirt and he does not like reading or writing.
3) Nagesh likes playing and he does not wear Blue or Yellow shirt.
4) Amar likes writing and Rohan does not wear Yellow or Green shirt.
Hence, ‘4’ is the correct answer.
Friends Colour Hobbies
83. (a)Students who failed = (100 – 78)% = 22%
22% of total students = 176 Amar Writing
1% of total students = 176/22 = 8
34% of total students = 8 × 34 = 272 Kapil Yellow Singing
∴ The number of students who got first class are 272.
Sarvesh Red Reading, Writing
84. (d)The logic is:
Column 1: 2 × 1 + 1 = 3 Rohan Yellow, Green
Column 2: 14 × 7 + 7 = 105
Nagesh Blue, Yellow Playing
Similarly,
Column 3: ? × 9 + 9 = 117 Amar wears Yellow shirt and Rohan likes Reading.
=> ? × 9 = 117 – 9 Sarvesh likes outing.
=> ? × 9 = 108
Friends Colour Hobbies
=> ? = 108 ÷ 9
=> ? = 12
Amar Yellow Writing
Hence, ‘12’ is the correct answer.
Kapil Yellow Singing
85. (b)The logic is:
96 ÷ 2 = 48; 48 ÷ 2 = 24 Sarvesh Red Outing
Similarly,
64 ÷ 2 = 32; 32 ÷ 2 = 16 Rohan Yellow, Green Reading
Hence, ‘16’ is the correct answer.
Nagesh Blue, Yellow Playing
86. (a)As no two adjacent faces can have the same colour, the pair of two
opposite faces can have the same colour. The colour of Kapil’s shirt may be Green or Blue or White.
∴ Minimum numbers of colours required = 6 ÷ 2 = 3 The colour of Rohan’s shirt may be White or Blue.
Hence, ‘3’ is the correct answer. The colour of Nagesh’s shirt may be White or Green.
Friends Colour Hobbies
87. (a)Let the correct time of train arrival be t and distance to reach the
station be d. Amar Yellow Writing
⇒ d = 4 × (t + 6)/60 ----(1)
⇒ d = 5 × (t – 6)/60 ----(2) Kapil Green/Blue/ White Singing
From equations (1) and (2),
⇒ 4 × (t + 6)/60 = 5 × (t – 6)/60 Sarvesh Red Outing
⇒ 4t + 24 = 5t – 30
⇒ 5t – 4t = 30 + 24

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Use A + A' = 1
Rohan Blue/ White Reading
= 1.(x’ + y)
Nagesh Green/White Playing  Hence (x’ + y) is the answer.
The colour of Kapil's shirt cannot be answered as data is insufficient. 92. (a) The correct answer is Primary Memory
Hence, ‘Insufficient data to answer’ is the correct answer.  The memory unit which directly communicates with the CPU is
known as Primary Memory.
90. (b)Five friends: Amar, Kapil, Sarvesh, Rohan and Nagesh 93. (b) The correct answer is More, Slower.
Different colours: Red, Yellow, Blue, White, and Green, while they were
going to attend a party. These colours are not in the order. 94. (c) The correct answer is (11101010.001)2
Different hobbies: reading, playing, outing, singing and writing. 95. (d) The correct answer is None of the above
1) Kapil, who likes singing, does not wear Yellow shirt.
2) Sarvesh wears Red shirt and he does not like reading or writing. 96. (d) The correct answer is All of the above.
3) Nagesh likes playing and he does not wear Blue or Yellow shirt. One Exabyte is equal to:
4) Amar likes writing and Rohan does not wear Yellow or Green shirt. = 1018 Bytes.
Friends Colour Hobbies = 1000 x 1 PB
= 1 ZB / 1000
Amar Writing
97. (b)The correct answer is 4
Kapil Yellow Singing EXPLANATION:
 As per the question, we need to create a NOR gate (Question
Sarvesh Red Reading, Writing Diagram) using NAND gates.
 The boolean expression for NAND is Y=A.BˆY=A.B^
Rohan Yellow, Green
 The boolean expression for NOR is Y=A+BˆY=A+B^
Nagesh Blue, Yellow Playing  So, using the above boolean expression, the following is the
possible diagram:
Amar wears Yellow shirt and Rohan likes Reading.
Sarvesh likes outing.
Friends Colour Hobbies

Amar Yellow Writing

Kapil Yellow Singing 

Sarvesh Red Outing 98. (b)The correct answer is CPU cycle.

 The time required for the fetching and execution of one simple
Rohan Yellow, Green Reading machine instruction is CPU cycle time.
 The fundamental sequence of steps that a CPU performs is called
Nagesh Blue, Yellow Playing CPU Cycle, it is also known as the "fetch-execute cycle,".
The colour of Kapil’s shirt may be Green or Blue or White.  In simpler CPUs, the instruction cycle is executed sequentially,
The colour of Rohan’s shirt may be White or Blue. each instruction being processed before the next one is started.
The colour of Nagesh’s shirt may be White or Green.  In most modern CPUs, the instruction cycles are instead executed
concurrently, and often in parallel, through an instruction pipeline
Friends Colour Hobbies
 A clock cycle, or simply a "cycle," is a single electronic pulse of a
CPU.
Amar Yellow Writing
 During each cycle, a CPU can perform a basic operation such
Green/Blue/ as fetching an instruction, accessing memory, or writing data.
Kapil Singing
White
99. (b)The correct answer is x + y.
Sarvesh Red Outing To solve X+X'Y
Use X.1 = X,
Rohan Blue/ White Reading = X.1 + X'Y
Use 1 + Y = 1
Nagesh Green/White Playing = X(1 + Y) + X'Y
= X + XY + X'Y
= X + Y(X + X')
So, Amar likes Writing.
Use X + X' = 1
Hence, ‘Amar’ is the correct answer.
= X + Y.1
91. (a)He correct answer is x' + y. Use Y.1 = Y
To find the equivalent of x'y' + xy + x'y, =X+Y
First take x' common from x'y' + x'y  Hence answer is X+Y.
= xy + x'(y + y') 100. (c) The correct answer is FFFF
Use A + A' = 1 101. (a)The correct answer is "Super!"
= xy + x'. 1
Use (A+BC)= (A+B)(A+C) 102. (a)The correct answer is "Carelessness".
= (x + x’)(y + x') 103. (d)The correct answer is "Truant".

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104. (b)The correct answer is "Punctuation error". 113. (b)The correct answer is "sat".
105. (b)The correct answer is "Lessen". 114. (b)The correct answer is "Covering letter".
106. (b)The correct answer is "Sensible". 115. (d)The correct answer is "Family history".
107. (d)The correct answer is 'Difficult to understand'. 116. (a)The correct answer is "I prefer coffee to tea".
108. (a)The correct answer is "To confirm". 117. (a)The correct answer is "Lichen is an independent plant".
109. (b)The correct answer is Option 2: "To be patient". 118. (b)The correct answer is "that sharing of things help easy growth".
110. (d)The correct answer is "Something good but not recognised at 119. (a)The correct answer is "Peeling".
first". 120. (d)The correct answer is "Compress".
111. (d)The correct answer is "of".
112. (a)The correct answer is "to".

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