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Single Choice Questions (SCQs)

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Q.1 Consider the function f(x) defined as 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑐𝑒 − , 𝑥 ∈ ℝ. For what value of c is f
a probability density function?
(A) 2
г(1/4)
(B) 4
г(1/4)
(C) 3
г(1/4)
(D) 1
г(1/4)
Q.2 Let X be a random variable which is symmetric about 0. Let F be the cumulative
distribution function of X. Which of the following statements is always true?
(A) F(x) + F (- x) = 1 for all x ∈ ℝ
(B) F(x) - F (- x) = 0 for all x ∈ ℝ.
(C) F(x) + F (- x) = 1+ P(X = x) for all x ∈ ℝ.
(D) F(x) + F (- x) = 1 - P(X = x) for all x ∈ ℝ.
Q.3 Let 𝑋1 , 𝑋2 , … , 𝑋𝑛 is a random sample from a distribution with probability density
function
f (x) = 3𝑥 2 𝐼(0,1) (x),
1 𝑖𝑓𝑧 ∈ (0,1)
where 𝐼(0,1) (𝑧) = {
0 𝑜𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑟𝑤𝑖𝑠𝑒
What is the probability density function g (y) of Y = min {𝑋1 , 𝑋2 , … , 𝑋𝑛 }?
(A) g(y) = 3𝑛𝑦 3𝑛−1 𝐼(0,1) (y).
(B) g(y) = 1 – (1 − 𝑦 3 )𝑛 𝐼(0,1) (y).
(C) g(y) = (1 − 𝑦 3 )𝑛 𝐼(0,1) (y).
(D) g(y) = 3𝑛𝑦 2 (1 − 𝑦 3 )𝑛−1 𝐼(0,1) (y).
Q.4 𝑡2
𝑡2 −
−|𝑡|− 𝑒 −|𝑡| + 𝑒 2
Let Ψ (t) = 𝑒 and 𝜑 (𝑡) =
2 . Which of the following is true?
2
(A) Ψ is a characteristic function but 𝜑 is not
(B) 𝜑 is a characteristic function but Ψ is not
(C) Both Ψ and 𝜑 are characteristic function
(D) Neither Ψ and 𝜑 nor characteristic function

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Q.5 Let 𝑋1 , 𝑋2 , 𝑋3 , 𝑋4 , 𝑋5, be i.i.d. random variables having a continuous distribution

function. Then P(𝑋1 > 𝑋2 > 𝑋3 > 𝑋4 > 𝑋5 |𝑋1 = max (𝑋1 , 𝑋2 , 𝑋3 , 𝑋4 , 𝑋5 )) equals
(A) 1
4

(B) 1
5
(C) 1
4!
(D) 1
5!
Q.6 Let X be continuous random variable with Moment Generating Function:

1 𝑒 2022𝑡 −1
. , 𝑡≠0
𝑀𝑋 (𝑡) = { 2022 𝑡 .
0, 𝑜𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑟𝑤𝑖𝑠𝑒
Which one of the following statement is correct?
(A) Mean of the distribution is 2011

(B) 1
, 0 < 𝑥 < 2022
𝑋 has p.d.f 𝑓(𝑥) = {2022
0, 𝑜𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑟𝑤𝑖𝑠𝑒

(C) Median of the distribution is 2022

(D) Mode of the distribution is 1011

Q.7 Consider a random variable X with probability density function

𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑘 𝑥(2 − 𝑥), 0 ≤ 𝑥 ≤ 2.
Which of the following are represent the correct relation between Mean, Median
and Mode?
(A) 𝑀𝑒𝑎𝑛 > 𝑀𝑒𝑑𝑖𝑎𝑛 > 𝑀𝑜𝑑𝑒
(B) 𝑀𝑒𝑎𝑛 < 𝑀𝑒𝑑𝑖𝑎𝑛 < 𝑀𝑜𝑑𝑒
(C) 𝑀𝑒𝑎𝑛 = 𝑀𝑒𝑑𝑖𝑎𝑛 = 𝑀𝑜𝑑𝑒
(D) 𝑀𝑒𝑎𝑛 = 𝑀𝑒𝑑𝑖𝑎𝑛 ≠ 𝑀𝑜𝑑𝑒
Q.8 A continuous random variable with distribution: 𝑑𝐹 = 𝑦0 . 𝑒 −|𝑥| 𝑑𝑥 ; −∞ < 𝑥 < ∞.
What is the value of mean deviation about mean?
(A) 1
(B) 2
(C) 3
(D) 0
Q.9 Let X be random variable with characteristic function Φ𝑋 (. ) such that Φ𝑋 (2𝜋) =
1. Let ℤ denote the set of integers. Then 𝑃(𝑋 ∈ ℤ) is equal to
(A) 0
(B) 1
(C) 0.5
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Q.10 A continuous random variable has density function

3𝑥 2
𝑓𝑜𝑟 0 ≤ 𝑥 ≤ 𝜃
𝑓(𝑥) = { 𝜃3
0, 𝑜𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑟𝑤𝑖𝑠𝑒
For some 𝜃 > 0. What is the probability of X less than the ratio of the mode to the
median for this distribution?
(A) 1
𝜃2

(B) 2
𝜃2
(C) 1
𝜃3
(D) 2
𝜃3

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

Q.1 Let 𝑋1 and 𝑋2 be continuous random variables with ranges 𝑋1 = (0, 1), 𝑋2 = (0, 2)
and joint pdf define by
𝑥1 𝑥2
𝑐 (𝑥12 + ), 0 < 𝑥1 < 1, 0 < 𝑥2 < 2
𝑓𝑋1 ,𝑋2 (𝑥1 , 𝑥2 ) = { 2 .
0, 𝑜𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑟𝑤𝑖𝑠𝑒
Then which of the following is/are correct?
(A) 6
𝑐=7
(B) 1
𝑐=7
(C) 15
𝑃(𝑋1 > 𝑋2 ) = 56
(D) 25
𝑃(𝑋1 > 𝑋2 ) = 56

Q.2 Let X be continuous random variable with probability density function:

𝑥
1
𝑒 −2022 , 0 < 𝑥 < ∞
𝑓(𝑥) = {2022 .
0, 𝑜𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑟𝑤𝑖𝑠𝑒
Which one of the following statements is/are correct?
(A) 𝐸(𝑋) = 2022

(B) 1
𝐸(𝑋) = 2022

(C) For every constant 𝑎 ≥ 0 and if 𝑌 = 𝑋 − 𝑎 then 𝑃(𝑌 ≤ 𝑥|𝑋 ≥ 𝑎) = 1 −

𝑥
𝑒 −2022 ∀ 𝑥

(D) For every constant 𝑎 ≥ 0 and if 𝑌 = 𝑋 − 𝑎 then 𝑃(𝑌 ≤ 𝑥|𝑋 ≥ 𝑎) =

𝑥
𝑒 −2022 ∀ 𝑥

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Q.3 The joint probability density function of (𝑋, 𝑌) is

6(1 − 𝑥), 0 < 𝑦 < 𝑥, 0 < 𝑥 < 1

𝑓(𝑥, 𝑦) = {
0, 𝑜𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑟𝑤𝑖𝑠𝑒

Which among the following are correct?

(A) X and Y are not independent

(B) 3(𝑦 − 1)2 , 0<𝑦<1
𝑓𝑌 (𝑦) = {
0, 𝑜𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑟𝑤𝑖𝑠𝑒
(C) X and Y are independent
(D) 1
3 (𝑦 − 2 𝑦 2 ) , 0 < 𝑦 < 1
𝑓𝑌 (𝑦) = {
0, 𝑜𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑟𝑤𝑖𝑠𝑒
Q.4 Let X be a random variable with distribution function 𝐹(𝑥) and 𝑎 < 𝑏 ,then which
of the following are necessarily correct?
(A) 𝑃(𝑎 < 𝑋 ≤ 𝑏) = 𝐹(𝑏) − 𝐹(𝑎)
(B) 𝑃(𝑎 ≤ 𝑋 ≤ 𝑏) = 𝐹(𝑏) − 𝐹(𝑎) + 𝑃(𝑋 = 𝑎)
(C) 𝑃(𝑎 < 𝑋 < 𝑏) = 𝐹(𝑏) − 𝐹(𝑎) − 𝑃(𝑋 = 𝑏)
(D) 𝑃(𝑎 ≤ 𝑋 < 𝑏) = 𝐹(𝑏) − 𝐹(𝑎) − 𝑃(𝑋 = 𝑏) + 𝑃(𝑋 = 𝑎)
Q.5 Let 𝑋, 𝑌 be random variables with cumulative distribution function F and G
respectively. Assume that F is continuous. Which of the following function of x are
necessarily cumulative distribution functions (CDF)?
(A) 1 (1 − 𝐺(−𝑥) + 𝐹(𝑥))
2
(B) 1
(1 − 𝐹(−𝑥) + 𝐺(𝑥))
2
(C) 𝐹(𝑥)𝐺(𝑥)
(D) (1 − 𝐹(𝑥))(1 − 𝐺(𝑥))
Q.6 Suppose Let 𝑋1 , 𝑋2, 𝑋3 and 𝑋4 are independent and identically distributed random
variables, each having density function f. then,
(A) P(𝑋 > 𝑚𝑎𝑥(𝑋 , 𝑋 ) > 𝑋 ) = 1
4 1 2 3 6
(B) 1
P(𝑋4 > 𝑚𝑎𝑥(𝑋1 , 𝑋2 ) > 𝑋3) = 8
(C) 1
P(𝑋4 > 𝑋3 > 𝑚𝑎𝑥(𝑋1 , 𝑋2 )) = 12
(D) 1
P(𝑋4 > 𝑋3 > 𝑚𝑎𝑥(𝑋1 , 𝑋2 )) = 6
Q.7 A fair die is thrown two times independently. Let X, Y be the outcomes of these two
throws and Z = X + Y. Let U be the remainder obtained when Z is divided by 6.
Then which of the following statement(s) is/are true?
(A) X and Z are independent
(B) X and U are independent
(C) Z and U are independent
(D) Y and Z are not independent
Q.8 Let ϕ (t) be a characteristic function of some random variable. Then, which of the

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following are also characteristic function?

(A) f (t) = [𝜙 (𝑡)] 2 for all t ∈ ℝ
(B) f (t) = ⃓𝜙 (𝑡)⃓ 2 for all t ∈ ℝ
(C) f (t) = 𝜙(− 𝑡) for all t ∈ ℝ
(D) f (t) = 𝜙(𝑡 + 1) for all t ∈ ℝ
Q.9 Let X and Y are independent with common probability density function
𝑒 −𝑥 , 𝑥 ≥ 0
𝑓(𝑥) = {
0, 𝑥<0
Which of the following are correct?
(A) The characteristic function of X is Φ (𝑡) = 1
𝑋 1+𝑖𝑡
(B) The probability density function of 𝑍 = 𝑋 − 𝑌 is
1
𝑓(𝑧) = 𝑒 −|𝑧| , −∞ < 𝑧 < ∞
2
(C) The characteristic function of X is Φ (𝑡) = 1
𝑋 1−𝑖𝑡
(D) The probability density function of 𝑍 = 𝑋 + 𝑌 is
1
𝑓(𝑧) = 𝑒 −|𝑧| , −∞ < 𝑧 < ∞
2
Q.10 Let 𝑋1 , 𝑋2 , … , 𝑋𝑛 be a random sample from population with density function
𝑓(𝑥) = 𝜆𝑒 −𝜆𝑥 ; 𝜆 > 0, 𝑥 > 0
Let 𝑋(1) = min{𝑋1 , 𝑋2 , … , 𝑋𝑛 } and 𝑋(𝑛) = max{𝑋1 , 𝑋2 , … , 𝑋𝑛 }.Which of the
following are correct?
(A) 𝑓(𝑥(1) ) = 𝑛𝜆𝑒 −𝑛𝜆𝑥 ; 𝜆 > 0, 𝑥 > 0
(B) 𝑛−1
𝑓(𝑥(𝑛) ) = 𝑛[1 − 𝑒 −𝜆𝑥 ] 𝜆𝑒 −𝜆𝑥
(C) 𝑛−2 2 −𝜆(𝑥+𝑦)
𝑓(𝑥(1) , 𝑥(𝑛) ) = 𝑛(𝑛 − 1)[𝑒 −𝜆𝑥 − 𝑒 −𝜆𝑦 ] 𝜆 𝑒 ; 𝑥 > 0, 𝑦 > 0
(D) −𝜆𝑦 𝑛−2 2 −𝜆(𝑥+𝑦)
𝑓(𝑥(1) , 𝑥(𝑛) ) = 𝑛(𝑛 − 1)[𝑒 −𝜆𝑥 + 𝑒 ] 𝜆 𝑒 ; 𝑥 > 0, 𝑦 > 0

Numerical Answer Type Questions (NATQs)

Q.1 Let X be a continuous random variable with the probability density function
𝑎𝑥 2 , 0 < 𝑥 < 1
𝑓(𝑥) = {𝑏𝑥 −4 , 𝑥≥1 .
0, 𝑜𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑟𝑤𝑖𝑠𝑒
Where a and b are positive real numbers. If E(X)=1, then E(𝑋 2 ) equals to_____.
Q.2 Let X be a random variable with moment generating function
1 1 1 1 1
𝑀𝑋 (𝑡) = 12 + 6 𝑒 𝑡 + 3 𝑒 2𝑡 + 4 𝑒 −𝑡 + 6 𝑒 −2𝑡 , 𝑡 ∈ ℝ.
Then. 8𝐸(𝑋) is equal to ________ .
Q.3 The moment generating function of an integer valued random variable X is given
by
1
𝑀𝑋 (𝑡) = 10 (2 + 𝑒 𝑡 + 𝑒 2𝑡 + 𝑒 3𝑡 )𝑒 −𝑡 , 𝑡 ∈ ℝ
Then P(2X + 5 < 7) + P(X = 0) equal to_____.
Q.4 Let E(X|Y=y)=3y and Var(X|Y=y)=2 and let Y have density function
𝑒 −𝑦 𝑖𝑓 𝑦 > 0
𝑓(𝑦) = {
0, 𝑜𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑟𝑤𝑖𝑠𝑒

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Then Var(X) is equal to_____.

Q.5 Let the random variables 𝑋1 and 𝑋2 have joint probability density function
𝑥1 𝑒 −𝑥1 𝑥2
, 1 < 𝑥1 < 3, 𝑥2 > 0,
𝑓(𝑥1 , 𝑥2 ) = { 2
0, 𝑜𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑟𝑤𝑖𝑠𝑒.
What is the value 𝑉𝑎𝑟(𝑋2 |𝑋1 = 2)_____.(up to two decimal place)?
Q.6 Let X be a random variable with cumulative distribution function
1 𝑛+2𝑘+1
𝑃(𝑋 = 𝑛, 𝑌 = 𝑘) = (2) ; 𝑛 = −𝑘, −𝑘 + 1, … , ; 𝑘 = 1,2, …
Then 𝐸(𝑌) equals to______.
Q.7 Let (X,Y) have the joint probability density function
3
(𝑦 − 𝑥), 0 < 𝑥 < 𝑦 < 2
𝑓(𝑥, 𝑦) = {4
0, 𝑜𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑟𝑤𝑖𝑠𝑒
Then the conditional expectation E(X|Y=1) equals…..(round off to two decimal
places).
Q.8 1
X is a random variable with density 𝑓(𝑥) = 2 𝑒 −|𝑥| , −∞ < 𝑥 < ∞. Then
𝐸(|𝑋|) =________.
Q.9 The probability density function of the random vector (X,Y) is given by
𝑐, 0<𝑥<𝑦<1
𝑓𝑋,𝑌 (𝑥, 𝑦) = {
0, 𝑜𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑟𝑤𝑖𝑠𝑒
Then the value of c is equal to_____.
Q.10 Let (X, Y) be a bivariate random vector with probability density function
𝑒 −𝑦 , 0<𝑥<𝑦<∞
𝑓(𝑋,𝑌) (𝑥, 𝑦) = {
0, 𝑜𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑟𝑤𝑖𝑠𝑒
Then 𝐸[𝑌|𝑋 = 20] is equal to______.

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(SCQs) Questions (MCQs) Questions (NATQs)
Q.1 A Q.1 A, C Q.1 1.4
Q.2 C Q.2 A, C Q.2 2
Q.3 D Q.3 A, B Q.3 0.4
Q.4 C Q.4 A, B, C, D Q.4 11
Q.5 C Q.5 A, B, C Q.5 0.25
Q.6 B Q.6 A, C Q.6 2
Q.7 C Q.7 B, D Q.7 0.32 to 0.34
Q.8 A Q.8 A, B, C Q.8 1
Q.9 B Q.9 B, C Q.9 2
Q.10 D Q.10 A, B, C Q.10 21

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