Mathematics

NEB-Model Questions – 2078

Time: 3 hrs. F.M.: 75 P.M.: 27
Attempt all the questions
Group 'A' (11 ×1 = 11)
Rewrite the correct option in your answer sheet:
1) Which of the following is a statement?
(a) The fishes are beautiful (b) Study mathematics.
(c) x is a capital of country y. (d) Water is essential for health.
2) The value of − 16 × − 25 is
(a) -20 (b) -20i (c) 20i (d) 20
3) If ∠C = 60 , b = 5 cm and a = 4 cm of ∆ABC, what is the value of c?
0

(a) 3.58 cm (b) 4.58 cm (c) 4.89 cm (d) 4.56

4) In a triangle ABC, B =1200, a = 1, c = 1 then the other angles and sides are
(a) 35, 45, 2 (b) 10, 50, 3 (c) 20, 40,2 (d) 30, 30, 3
5) The cosine of the angle between the vectors 𝑎𝑎⃗ = 𝚤𝚤⃗ − 2𝚥𝚥⃗ + 3𝑘𝑘⃗ and 𝑏𝑏󳐀⃗ = 𝚤𝚤⃗ + 3𝚥𝚥⃗ + 3𝑘𝑘⃗ is
1
(a) (b) 14 (c) 14 (d) 196
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6) The equation of parabola with the vertex at the origin and the directrix y - 2 = 0 is..
(a) x2 – 8y = 0 (b) y2 + 8y = 0 (c) x2 + 8y = 0 (d) y2 - 8y = 0
7) A mathematical problem is given to three students Sumit, Sujan and Rakesh whose chance
1 1 1 3
of solving it are , and respectively. The probability that the problem is solved is ?
2 3 a 4
The possible values of a are
9 1 1
(a) (b) 4 (c) (d)
2 4 8
lim sin θ
8) is equal to
θ →0 θ
0
(a) 0 (b) ∞ (c) 1 (d)
0
4x 2 + 3
9) The derivatives of 2 is
3x − 2
− 34 x 30 x 2 − 32 x − 31x
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(3x 2
−2 )
2
3x 2 − 2 (3x 2
−2 )
3
(3x 2
−2 )
2

10) By Newton’s Raphson, the positive root of x3 -18 = 0 in (2, 3) is

(a) 2. 666 (b) 2.621 (c) 2.620 (d) 2.622

11) Two forces acting at an angle of 450 have a resultant equal to 10 N , if one of the forces
be 2 N , what is the other force?
(a) 1N (b) 2N (c) 3N (d) 4N
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 OR
1 2
The total cost function of a producer is given as C = 500 + 30Q + Q .What is the
2
marginal cost (MC) at Q = 4 is
(a) Rs.38 (b) Rs.34 (c) Rs.30 (d) Rs.28

Group B
Give short answer to the following questions. (8 × 5 =40)

12) A function f (x) = x2 is given. Answer the following question for the function f(x).
i) What is the algebraic nature of the function?
ii) Write the name of the locus of the curve.
iii) Write the vertex of the function.
iv) Write any one property for sketching the curve.
v) Write the domain of the function.
13) Compare the sum of n terms of the series: 1 + 2a +3a2 +4a3 +……….and a+ 2a + 3a+ 4a
…up to n terms.
14)
A 
a) In any triangle, prove that: (b + c ) Sin A = a Sin + B (3)
2 2 
b) Express 𝑟𝑟⃗ = (4, 7) as the linear combination of 𝑎𝑎⃗= (5, - 4) and 𝑏𝑏⃗= (-2, 5) (2)
15) Calculate the appropriate measure of Skewness for the data below.

Class 0-10 10-20 20-30 30-40 40-50 50-60

No of workers 10 12 25 35 40 50

16) Define different types of discontinuity of a function. Also write the condition for
increasing, decreasing and concavity of function. (2+3)
x 2 dx
17) Evaluate: ∫ a2 − x2
dx
18) Define Trapezoidal rule. Evaluate using Trapezoidal rule for ∫ 1 + x n = 4.
19) State sine law and use it to prove Lami’s theorem.
OR
A decline in the price of good X by Rs. 5 causes an increase in its demand by 20 units to
50units. The new price is X is 15.
(i) Calculate elasticity of demand.
(ii) The elasticity of demand is negative, what does it mean?

Group 'C' (3 × 8 = 24)

Give long answer to the following questions.
20) (a) The factor of expression ω3-1 areω-1 and ω2 + ω+1. If ω3-1 = 0
(i) Find the possible values of ω and write the real and imaginary roots of ω. (2)

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 1 ωn ω 2n
(ii) Prove that: ω 2 n 1 ω n = 0 Where n is positive integer. (4)
ωn ω 2n 1
(b) Verify that: x + y ≤ x + y with x = 2 and y = -3 (2)
21)
(a) The single equation of pair of lines is 2x2 +3xy +y2 +5x +2y -3 = 0
(i) Find the equation of pair straight lines represented by the single equation. (4)
(ii) Are the pair of lines represented by the given equation passes through origin?
Writewith reason. (1)
(iii) Find the point of intersection of the pair of lines. (2)
→
(b) If three vectors 𝑎𝑎⃗, b 𝑎𝑎𝑛𝑛𝑑𝑑 𝑐𝑐⃗ are mutually perpendicular unit vectors in space then
write arelation between them. (1)
22)
(i) Distinguish between derivative and anti-derivative of a function. Write their
physical meanings and illustrate with example in your context. Find, the
coefficient of logSinx with respect to x. (1+ 2+2)
(ii) Find the area bounded by the y – axis, the curve x2 = 4 (y - 2) and the line y = 11.(3)

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 Model Questions 2078 – 1

Group 'A' [11 x 1 = 11]

Attempt All Questions.
Rewrite the correct option in your answer sheet.
1. Which of the following is not a statement?
a. 2 + 4 = 7 b. Open the door c. There is no one. d. 4 > 1
1 1 1 1
2. The value of i - i2 + i3 - i4 is

a. - 1 b. 0 c. 1 d. i
3. In ∆ABC, if a = 3, b = 4 and c = 5, the value of R is
2 5 3 1
a. 5 b. 2 c. 2 d.2

4. If in a ∆ABC, c = 30°, b = 3 & a = 1 then the other angles and the sideis E A

a. 30°, 120°, 1 b. 50°, 100°, 2 c. 60°, 90°, 4 d. 70°, 80°, 2 A E

→ → → → → → →
5. The angle between the vectors i + j - 2 k & b = 2 i + j - k is A E A A E A A E A A E A A E A A E A A E A

π π π π
a. 6
A E A b. 3 A E A c. 2A E A d.2 3
A E

6. The equation of the parabola with focus at (-1, 2) &directrix x = 5 is

a. y2 - 3y - 6x + 10 = 0
P P b. x2 + 3x - 7y - 12 = 0
P P

2 2
c. y - 4y - 8x - 20 = 0
P P d. x - 5x + 2y - 18 = 0
P P

7. The probability that a leap - year selected at random contains 53 sundays is

1 2 3 4
a. 7 A E A b. 7 A E A c. 7A E A d.7
A E

lim ax - 1
8. is equal to
x→0 x
A E A E A

a. 1 b. axlogaP P c. loga d. - loga.

9. The derivative of (a+ x ) ( a - x ) is A E A A E A

1
a. - 1 b. 0 c. 1 d.A

x E

10. The number of iterations needed to get the root if you start with a = 1 & b = 2 and
thetolerance 10-4 is P P

a. 11 b. 12 c. 13 d. 14

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11. A car moving with a velocity of 15ms-1 has a uniform acceleration of 2ms-2. If it covers
P P P P

distanceof 54m in t seconds then t is a distance of 54 m in t seconds thenis

a. 3 sec. b. 6 sec c. 12 sec. d. 18 sec.

Group 'B' (8 × 5 =40)

Give short answer to the following questions.
12. Write the following questions for the function f(x) = x2 - 4x + 3 is given. P P

i) What is the algebraic nature of the function?

ii) Write the vertex of the function.
iii) Write the domain of the function.
iv) Write the symmetricity of the curve.
v) Write the range of the function.
13. The G.M and H.M between two number are respectively 9 & 5.4. Find the numbers.
1 1 3
14. a. In any triangle ABC, prove that the sides are in A.P if acos22 C + ccos22 A = 2 b P PA E A P PA E A A E A

3
→ → → → → →
b. If | a + b | = | | a - b | .then prove that a is perpendicular to b .
A E A A E A A E A A E A A E A A E A 2
15. Calculate Karl Pearson's coefficient of skewness from the data below.
Marks Above 30 Above 40 Above 50 Above 60 Above 70
Frequency 60 51 26 25 0
16. Define stationary & inflection point. Also write the condition for any function to have local
maxima &local minima. 3+2

17. Evaluate: ⌠
a-x
 x dx
⌡
A E

18. Find the square root of 2 within two places of decimal in [1, 2].
19. Forces P - Q, P and P+Q act at a point in the direction parallel to the sides of an equilateral
triangle taken in order. Find the magnitude & direction of the resultant.
Group 'C'
Give long answer to the following questions. (3 × 8 = 24)
20. a. Find the cube roots of unity. Also establish the properties of cube roots of unity. 2+4
b. State & prove triangle's inequality for any two real numbers x and y. 2
2 2
21. a. The single equation of pair of lines is 6x - xy - 12y - 8x + 29y - 14 = 0 P P P P

i) Find the equation of pair of lines represented by the single equation. 4

ii) Are the pair of lines represented by the given equation passes through origin? 1
iii) Find the point of intersection of the pair of lines. 2
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b. If a = i + 2 j - 3 k & b = 2 i + 3 j - 4 k , find the projection of a on b .
A E A A E A A E A A E A A E A A E A A E A A E A A E A A E A 1
22. i) Distinguish between derivative &antiderivative of a function. Write their physical
meanings & illustrate with example in your context. Find the differential coefficient of
sec2(tan x ) with respect to x.
P P A E A 1+2+2
ii) Find the area of the region between the curves y = x2& y = 2x. P P 3

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 Model Questions 2078 - 2
Attempt All Questions.
Group 'A'
Rewrite the correct option in your answer sheet. [11 x 1 = 11]
1. The number of non empty subsets of A = {1, 2, 3, 4} is
a. 4 b. 3 c. 16 d. 15
2. Let f : R →R defined by f(x) = 4x + 5. Then, f-1(1) = P P

a. 5 b. -4 c. -1 d. 2
1 1 1
3. The value of 7 + 72 + 73 + …………………….to ∞ is ) A

E
E

1 3 1 7
a. 6 A E A b.16 A E A c.16 A E A d. 16
A E

4. If amp (2 - 3i) = θ then amp (3+2i) is equal to

π π
a. π - θ b. 2 - θ
A E A c. - θ d. θ - 2 A E

5. For what value of m are two vectors,

→ → → → → → →
a = i - 2 j + 4 k & b = 2 i + 7 j + m k orthogonal?
A E A A E A A E A A E A A E A A E A A E A

1
a. m = 3 b. m = 2 A E A c. m = 2 d. m = - 4

6. The empirical relation between mean, mode and median is

− −
a. x = 3M d - 2M o b. M o = 3M d - 2 x
A E A R R R R R R R R A E

c. Mean = Mode d. none

7. The probability of a sure event is
1
a. 0 b. 1 c. 2 A E A d.all

lim sin px
8. If = p then p equals
x → 0 tan3x
A E A E A

a. 6 b. 9 c. 12 d. 4
dy
9. If x3y4 = (x + y)7 then dx =
P P P P P P A E A

x y
a. 1 b. y A E A c. x A E A d. – 1

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10. The number of interation in bisection method of the equation x3 - x - 1 = 0 with P P accuracy
10-4 on (1, 2) is
P P

a. 14 b. 14 or more c. Less than 14 d. none

11. The angle between two forces P + Q & P - Q whose resultant is P2 + 3Q2 is A AE given by
a. 60° b. 90° c. 120° d. 135°

Group'B' (8 × 5 =40)
Give short answer to the following questions.
12. Define domain and range and find domain and range of the function
f(x) = 21 - 4x - x2A E

13. In any triangle ABC, if 8R2 = a2 + b2 + c2 then prove that ∆ABC is right angled. P P P P P P P P

14. If p and p' be the length of perpendiculars from the origin up on the straight lines whose
P P

equation are
xsecθ+ycosecθ = a and xcosθ - y sinθ = acos2θ.
Prove that 4p2 + (p')2 = a2 P P P P P

15. Use vector method to prove

a. b2 = c2 + a2 - 2ac cosB
P P P P P P

b. b = ccosA + acosC
16. Compute Karl Pearson's coefficient of skewness from the following data.
Marks below 10 20 30 40 50 60
c.f 15 25 40 50 55 60
lim xcotθ - θcotx
17. Evaluate:
x →θ x-θ
A E A

18. Find the value of 3 correct with 10-2 by bisection method. A E A P P

19. State and prove Lami's theorem.

Group 'C'
Give long answer to the following questions. (3 × 8 = 24)
20. a. Solve: x(x - 1) (x + 3) ≤ 0 4
b. Sketch the curve of 4
y = x(x - 1) (x - 2) using different characters.
21. a. List the criteria for local maximum and local minimum for the function and find
localmaximumand minimum of the function f(x) = 4x3 - 6x2 - 9x + 1 on (- 1, 4) P P P P 6

⌠ xe5xdx
b. Integrate ⌡ A EA 2

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22. a. Find the derivative of A by using first principle.
E A 5
3x + 4
b. If two forces 4N and 2 2 N act at an angle of 45°, find the resultant.
A E A 3

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 Model Questions 2078 – 3
Class: XI Subject: Maths Time: 3 hrs F.M.: 75 P.M.:27
Candidates are required to give their answers in their own words as far as practicable. The
figures in the margin indicate full marks.
Group 'A' [1 x 11 = 11]
Attempt All Questions.
Rewrite the correct option in your answer sheet.
1. The reaction of some students are intelligent is
a. No student is intelligent b. All student is intelligent
c. Some student is intelligent d. Not all student is intelligent
2
2. The value of 1+w + w is P P

a. 0 b. - 1 c. 2 d. 3
3. In ∆ABC, if A = 30°, B = 45°, b = 4 then C =
a. 3 + 1
A E A b. 3 - 1
A E A c. 6
A E A d. 2 6 A E

4. The angles of a triangle are in the ratio 1:2:3 the sides are
a. 1:2: 3 A E A b. 1: 2 : 3 A E A A E A c. 1: 3 :2 A E A d. 1:2: 2 A E A

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5. If a , b and c are three mutual unit perpendicular vectors then | a + b + c | equals
A E A A E A A E A A E A A E A A E A

a. 1 b. 3 c. 2 3 A E A d. 3A E

2
6. The vectors of the parabola y +2y+x = 0 lies in quadrant P P

a. First b. Second c. Third d. Foulth

7. The probability of getting 7 in a dice is
1
a. 2 A E A b. 1 c. 0 d. None

lim tanθ
8. equals
θ→ 0 θ
A E A A

a. ÷ b. ∞ c. 0 d. 1
sinx
9. The derivative of e P P is
sinx
a. e P P b. ecosx P P c. esinx
P P d. cosxesinx P

10. A basic solution of simplex method is called feasible solution if

a. It has no postitive value b. It has all positive value
c. It has no negative value d. All of above
11. If the forces P, Q and R are in equilibrium then the sum of forces is
a. - 1 b. 1 c. 0 d. 2

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 Group 'B'
Give short answer to the following questions. (8 × 5 =40)
2
12. A function f(x) = - x is given. Answer the following question for the function f(x).
P P

i. What is the algebraic nature of the function.

ii. Write the name of the locus of the curve.
iii. Write the vertex of the function.
iv. Write any one property of sketching the curve.
v. Write the domain of the function.
13. For any two unequal number a and b. Prove that:
a. A.M. × H.M. = G.M2. P P b. A.M.>G.M.> H.M. 3
A B 2c
14. a. In any triangle, prove that: 1 - tan 2 tan 2 = a+b+c A E A A E A A E A 3

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b. Show that vectors i + j + k , 2 i +3 j + k and - i -2 j +2 k are linearly
A E A A E A A E A A E A A E A A E A A E A A E A A E A

dependent. 2
15. Calculate the appropriate measure of skewness of for the data given below.
Sales (below) in lakhs) 50 60 70 80 90
No. of companies 8 20 40 65 80
lim xn-an
16. Prove for all rational values of n, = n.an - 1
x→a x-a
A E A E A P

π
4
17. Evaluate: ⌠sec3dx
⌡
A EA P P

0
18. Solve the equation x3- 9x + 1 = 0 for the root lying between 2 and 3, correct to three
P P

significant figures.
19. State and prove sine law in a triangle
Group 'C'
Give long answer to the following questions. (3 × 8 = 24)
20. a. i) Find square root of 5+12i
ii) Prove: |z+w| ≤ | z | + |w| for any two complex number. 4

b. Verify that: y = |y| when x = - 3 y = 4

x |x|
2
 
A E A A E A

21. a. i) Find the equation of bisectors of the lines are presented by ax2 + 2hxy+by2= 0 P P P P 4
2 2
ii) Prove that 2x +7xy + 3y - 4x - 7y+2 represents two straight lines.
P P P P 2
iii) Find single equation represented by the lines 2x = y and x+y+1 = 0 1

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b. Find the value of m if m i -3 j and - 2 i + 6 j are orthogonal to each other. 1
A E A A E A A E A A E A

22. i)Defind derivative and antiderivative ofa function. Find derivative of logsin2x P P

with respect to x and antiderivative of logx. 1+2+2

2 2
x y
ii) Find area of elipse36 + 25 = 1 using method of integration.
A

E
E A

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 Model Questions 2078 – 4

Attempt All Questions.

Group 'A'
Rewrite the correct option in your answer sheet. [11 x 1 = 11]
1. If aN = {ax : x ∈ N } then 3N∩7N is
a) 4 N b) 10N c) 21 N d) 7N
2. The value of log (0.000001) is
a) 2 b) 3 c) 4 d) 5
3. A matrix  5
0 k+2 
0  is a skew-symmetric matrix if k = A E A

a) -2 b) – 7 c) – 5 d) -3
4. The amplitudes of 0 is
a) 0 b) π/2 c) -π/2 d) can have any value
5. In a ∆ ABC, a (bcosC – c CosB) is equal to
a) 0 b) a2 c) a2 + b2 d) b2 – c2 P P P P P P P P P

6. The circle that can be drawn to touch the co-ordinate axes and the line 4x + 3y = 12
can't be lies in the
a) 1st quadrant P P b) 2nd quadrant c) 3rd quadrant d) 4th quadrant P P P P P P

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7. If a + b is a right angles to b and 2 b + a is right angles to a then
A E A A E A A E A A E A A E A A E A

a) a = 2b b) a = 2b A E A c) a = b d) 2a = b
lim 1 - n2
8. The value of lim .
n→∞ ∑n
A E A

a) 1 b) 1/2 c) -2 d) -1
dy
9. If y =2logx then dx is P P A E A

2logx 2logx 2logx ln2

a) ln2 A b) 2logxln 2 E A P P c) A

dx E A d) A

x E

π
2 cosx
E

10. ⌠ sin2x dx =
⌡
A E A

π
6
a) 0 b) 1 c) -1 d) 2

Group 'B'
Give short answer to the following questions. (8 × 5 =40)
11. Write one necessary condition for a function toexits its inverse. If a function f:R→ R is
defined by f(x) = 2x + 3 then find f-1(x). P P

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12. How does arithmetic sequence is differ from geometric sequence? Prove that the
relation (i) (GM)2 = AM x HM ii) AM > GM > HM
P P

13. In which condition two lines are parallel and perpendicular. Find the equation of two
straight lines drawn from through a point (0, a) on which the perpendicular drawn from
the point (2a, 2a) are ach of the length a.
14. Prove that in any triangle ABC
i) b2sin2c + c2sin2B = 2ab sinc
P P P P 2.5
ii) (b + c – a) (cot b/2 + cot c/2) = 2a cot A/2 2.5
15. The running capacity of two horses is given below. State which horse is more
consistent, why.
Horse 'A' 250 255 280 290 295 300
Horse 'B' 280 282 290 299 298 395
16. Define continuity of a function at a point. Also discuss about removable discontinuity.
Show that the given function
2
x - 9 for x≠3
 x-3
E

has a removable discontinuity, how can we make it continuous ?

 5
A EA

for x =3

17. Solve the equation x2 – 9x + 1 = 0 for root lying between 0 and 3 corrected to 3
P P

significant figure by bisection method.

18. Find the area of circle x2 + y2 = 52 by using integration
P P P P P P

Group 'C'
Give long answer to the following questions. (3 × 8 = 24)

19. a) List out the criteria for a function f(x) to have local maxima and minima. Also find
the local, maxima and minima of function f(x) = 4x3 – 6x2 – 9x +1 on P P P P

(-1, 2) 6

b) Check whether the function f(x) = -x2 + 4x + 15 is increasing or decreasing P P

asx = 3. 2
2
 1 a a 2 - bc 
20. a) Prove that without expansion  1 b b - ca  = 0. A E A 2
 1 c c2 - ab 

b) Find the square root of complex number 1 – i 4

c) Prove that (A U B)c = Ac∩Bc. P P P P P P 2
21. a) Using bisection method find cube root of 18 in (2,3).
b) Find the marginal revenue and marginal profit of the function, if
demand function p(x) = 20 – 4x cost function. c(x) = 4x 4
Or
22. State and prove Lami's theorem.

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 Model Questions 2078 – 5
Attempt All Questions.
Group 'A'
Rewrite the correct option in your answer sheet. [11 x 1 = 11]
1. The function f(x) is said to be even function if
a) f(x) = -f(x) b) f(-x) = f(x) c) f(-x) = -f(x) d) f(+x) = K f(x)
2 2
2. The equation of circle having center at (-g, -f) and r = g + f -c is A EA

a) x2 + y2 = 0
P P P b) x2 + y2 = a2
P c) x2 + y2 + 2gx + 2fy +c= 0
P P P P P P P P P P

d) x2 + y2 = r2
P P P P P

3. A function becomes bijective when it is

a) many to one b) one to one c) one to one and onto both
d) one to one but not onto
2
 1 22 w 
4. The value of  w w 1  is A E A

 w2 1 w 
a) w b) w3 c) 1 d) 0 P P

x
lim e -1
5. The value of is
x→0 x
A E A

a) 0 b) -1 c) ∞ d) 1
2
6. The derivative of sin (ax – b) is P P

a) cos (ax – b) b) 2ax(cos ax2 – b) c) ax cos (ax2 – b) P P P P d) –cos (ax2 – b)

P P

7. A matrix of order m x n is called rectangular matrix when

a) m = n b) m ≠ n c) m = n = 0 d) m ≥ n
8. The integration of ∫cotx dx is
a) log (cotx) + c b) log (cos) +c c) log (cosec2x) P P d) log(sinx) +c

9. If n ∈N Natural number,then the number n2 + n is always P P

a) odd b) even c) none d) both

a(rn -1)
10. The sum of first n terms of geometric series is S n = r -1 when R R A

E E
A

a) r< 1 b) r > 1 c) r = 1 d) r = 0
11. The value of cos2α is
1 - tan2α
a) 2cos α - 1
2
b) 1 – 2sin α
2
c) d) All of them
1+tan2α
P P P P A A

Group 'B'
Give short answer to the following questions. (8 × 5 =40)
12. Write answers to the following question of the function f(x) = x3 – 6x2 +3. P P P P

i) What is the nature function increasing or decreasing?

ii) What are interval of f(x)
iii) Find absolute maximum a minimum value of [-1, 4].
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 iv) Find second derivative of function
13. The sum of three numbers, in AP is 36. When numbers are increased by 1, 4, 43
respectively, the resulting numbers are in G.P. Find the numbers.
a) In any ∆ ABC prove that tan 2  = b+c cot A/2
B-C b-c
14.
 
A E

2 2 2
b) Prove vectorically that a = b + c – 2bc CosA P P P P P P

15. Determine Karl Pearson's coefficient of Skewness from the following frequency
distribution
Daily sales 0 – 10 10 – 20 20 – 30 30 – 40 40 - 50
Numbers of shops 2 9 10 7 2
16. Define domain and range of a function with one clear example. Find the domain and
range of function y = x2 - 2x - 8 A E

17. Evaluate integrate ∫excosxdx. P P

18. Two forces of magnitude 3p, 2p respectively have resultant R. If the first force be
double the magnitude of resultant is doubled. Find the angle between forces.
19. Define scalar product of two vectors. Also prove using vector method
cos (A + B) = Cos A. CosB – SinA. SinB

Group 'C'
[8x3 = 24]
20. a) The product and quotient of two complex numbers
z 1 = r 1 (cosθ 1 + sinθ 1 ) and z 2 = r 2 (cosθ 2 + sinθ 2 ) are given by
R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R

z 1 z 2 = r 1 r 2 (cos(θ 1 + θ 2 ) + isin(θ 1 +θ 2 )
R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R

and
z1 r1
A

z2 = r2 [Cos(θ 1 - θ 2 ) + sin (θ 1 - θ 2 )]
A

E
A A

E
R R R R R R R R 6

b) For any real number x an y prove that x - y≥x - y

21. a) i) Find the angle between pair of straight lines given by ax2 + 2hxy + by2 = 0 P P P P

ii) Find condition for parallelism and condition for perpendicularity.

b) Prove that length of perpendicular drawn from any point p( x 1 , y 1 ) on the line ax + R R R R

± ax1+by1+c
by + c = 0 is
a2+b2
A

22. a) i) Distinguish between derivative and antiderivative .

dy
ii) Find dx if xy = tan(x2 + y2) .
A A

E
P P P P 2
b) Obtain the area bounded by curves y =x2 and y = 2x.sss P P 4

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 Model Questions 2078 – 6
Attempt all the questions
Group

Rewrite the correct option in your answer sheet: (11 ×1 = 11)

1) For any two real numbers x and y
(a) x − y ≤ x − y (b) x − y < x − y .
(c) x − y ≥ x − y (d) x − y > x − y
2) a square matrix A is symmetric iff
(a) AT= A (b) AT = -A
P P P P (c) AT = A-1 P P P P (d) AT= adj.A P P

a b c
3) If = = then the triangle ABC is
cos A cos B cos C
(a) scalene (b) isosceles (c) equilateral (d) right angled
4) The point of intersection of the perpendicular bisectors of the sides of a triangle is called
(a) orthocenter (b) circumcenter (c) centroid (d) incenter
5) The general equation of second degree ax2+2hxy + by2 + 2gx + 2 fy + c = 0 represent a
P P P P

circle if
(a) h = 0, a =b (b) a = b (c) a = b = h (d) h2 = ab and h = 0 P P

6) If a + b = a − b then

(a) a II b parallel symbol (b) a b perpendicular symbol

(c) a = b (d) none of these write vector symbol
7) The distribution in which mean = 60 and mode = 50, will be
(a) positively skewed (b) negaticely skewed
(c) symmetrical (d) none of these
lim 1
8) x sin is equal to
θ →0 x
(a) 0 (b) ∞ (c) 1 (d) does not exist
∫ 4 x dx is equal to
3
9)
(a) 12x2 + c P P (b) 4x3 + c
P P (c) x2+c P P (d) x3 + c
P P

10) Which of the following statement is true?

(a) Error is always positive.
(b) Absolute error may or may not be less than 1.
(c) Relative error is always less than 1.
(d) Truncation error is always negative.
11) A train accelerates 2ms-2 from initial velocity of 5 ms-1. The distance travelled by train in
P P P P

10 s is
(a) 50 m (b) 100 m (c) 150 m (d) 200 m

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 OR
When percentage change in quantity demanded is equal to the percentage change in price, the
elasticity of demand is
(a) > 1 (b) < 1 (c) 1 (d) 0

Group 'B'
Give short answer to the following questions. (8 × 5 =40)

12)
i) If A, B anc C are any three non-empty sets, prove that
A − (B ∩ C ) = ( A − B ) ∪ ( A − C ) 2
ii) Define function. Let f: R →R b defined by f (x) = 2x + 5. Find f (x). --1
P P 3
13)
e x − e−x
i) Examine whether the function: f ( x ) is odd or even. Also examine for its
e x + e −x
symmetricity. 2
x +1 xy xz 2

ii) Show that: xy y +1

2
yz = 1 + x 2 + y 2 + z 2 3
xz yz z2 +1
14)
i) Find the equation of the bisectors of the angles between the lines represented by 2x2 – P P

6xy – y2 = 0 P P 2
ii) Define unit vector. If a = (2,−3) and b = (4,−2 ) , find unit vector along 4a − 3b . 3
15)
i) For a group of 50 items, ∑x2 = 600, ∑x = 150 and M = 1.75, find the Pearsonian
P P

coefficient of skewness. 3
1
ii) The chance that A can solve a certain problem is and the chance that B can solve it is
4
2
. Find the chance that the problem will be solved if they both try. 2
3
16) Evaluate:
lim
x→∞
x − a − bx ( )
∫e
ax
17) Evaluate: cos bxdx
18) How many iterations do you need to get the root if you start with a = 2 and b = 3 for
tolerance 10-3? Find the root of x2 – 2x – 5 = 0 lying between 2 and 3 within an error of 10-3
P P P P P P

by using bisection method.

19) A point moving in a straight line with uniform acceleration describes a and b meters in
2(bt1 − at 2 )
successive intervals at time t 1 and t 2 seconds. Prove that the acceleration is
t1t 2 (t1 + t 2 )
R R R R

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 OR
The supply schedule of a commodity changes as follows in two cases:

Case A: Case B:
Price (Rs.)
Quantity Supplied Quantity Supplied
1 20 0
2 40 20
3 60 40
4 80 60
s5 100 80

i) Calculate the elasticity of supply when price rise from Rs. 2 to Rs. 3 both in Case A
and Case B.
ii) Why does elasticity of supply differ in two cases even though absolute change in
quantity supply is 20 untis in both the cases?

Group 'C'
Give long answer to the following questions. (3 × 8 = 24)

20)
i) Write x + 2 < 4 without using modulus sign. 2
1 1 1 1
ii) If H be the harmonic mean between a and b, prove that: + = + 2
H −a H −b a b
iii) State De Moivre’s theorem and use it to find the cube root of unity. Verify that the
sum of the three cube roots of unity is zero. 4
21)
i) If a = 2, b = 6 , c = 3 − 1 , find the angles of the triangle. 4
ii) Find the condition under which the line y = mx+c is tangent to the parabola y2 = 4ax.
P P

Also find the equation of tangent in the slope form. 4

22)
dy
i) Find if x 3 + y 3 = 3axy. 2
dx
ii) Write the criteria for the function y = f (x) to have the local maxima and local minima
at a point. Find the local maxima and local minima of f (x) = 2x3 – 15x2 + 36 x + 5.
P P P P

Also find the point of infelction. 6

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 Model Questions 2078 - 7

Group 'A'
Attempt All Questions.
Rewrite the correct option in your answer sheet. [11 x 1 = 11]
1) Which of the following is a statement?
a. What is your name? b. Open the door c. Take that book. d. 6 > 1
2) The value of 3i + i + 9i − i is 2 3 4 7

a. - 1 b. 0 c. 1 d. 6
A
3) In ∆ABC, if a = 3, b = 4 and c = 5, the value of Cos is
2
2 3 3 1
a. b. c. 2 A E A d.2 A E

10 10
4) If in a ∆ABC, c = 30°, B =120° & a = 1 then the other sides and the angle is
a. 30°, 3 ,1 c. 60°, 90°, 4
A E A b. 50°, 100°, 2
d. 70°, 80°, 2 A E

→ → → → → → →
5) The Cosine of angle between the vectors i - j - 2 k & b = 2 i + j - k is A E A A E A A E A A E A A E A A E A A E A

π π π
a. 6 A E A b. 3 A E A c. 2 A E A d. None

6) The equation of the parabola with vertex is at (3,2) and focus is at (5, 2) is
a. y2 - 3y - 6x + 10 = 0
P P b. x2 + 3x - 7y - 12 = 0 P P

2
c. y - 4y - 8x + 28 = 0
P P d. x2 - 5x + 2y - 18 = 0 P P

7) The probability that a leap - year selected at random contains 53 Sundays is

1 2 3 4
a. 7 A E A b. 7 A E A c. 7 A E A d.7 A E

lim Sinx
8) ( where x is measured in radian ) is equal to
x→0 x
A E A

a. -1 b. 0 c. not defined d. None

9) The derivative of (a+ x ) ( a + x ) is A E A A E A

1
a. - 1 b. 0 c. 1 d. A

x E

10) The number of iterations needed to get the root if you start with a = 1 & b = 2 and the
tolerance 10-4 is P P

a. 11 b. 12 c. 13 d. 14
11) A car moving with a velocity of 15ms has a uniform acceleration of 2ms-2. If it covers a
-1
P P P P

certain distance in 3 seconds then the distance cover is

a. 54m sec. b. 56 m c. 62 m d. 68 m
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 Group 'B' (8 × 5 =40)
Give short answer to the following questions.
12) Write the following questions for the function f (x) = - x2 + 4x - 3 is given. U U P P

i) What is the algebraic nature of the function?

ii) Write the vertex of the function.
iii) Write the domain of the function.
iv) Write the symmetricity of the curve.
v) Write the range of the function.
13) Prove A.M. G.M and H.M between two numbers satisfy the relation:
A.M > G.M >H.M
14)
a) In any triangle ABC, prove that the sides are in A.P
1 1 3
if acos22 C + ccos22 A = 2 b
P PA E A P PA E A A E A 3
→ → → → → →
b) If | a + b | = | | a - b | .then prove that a is orthogonal to b .
A E A A E A A E A A E A A E A A E A 2
15) Calculate coefficient of standard deviation from the data below.

Marks Above 30 Above 40 Above 50 Above 60 Above 70

Frequency 60 51 26 25 0
16) Define stationary & inflection point. Also write the condition for any function to have
upward & concave downward .3+2
a+x
17) Evaluate: ∫ a−x
dx

18) Find the square root of 3 within two places of decimal in (1, 2).
19) Forces P - Q, P and P+Q act at a point in the direction parallel to the sides of an
equilateral triangle taken in order. Find the magnitude & direction of the resultant.

Group 'C' (3 × 8 = 24)

Give long answer to the following questions.
20)
a) For any two complex numbers z and w, prove triangle's inequality. 6
b) For any two real numbers x and y, prove: lx-yl ≥ lxl - lyl 2
21)
a) The single equation of pair of lines is 2x2 +7xy +3y2 -4x -7y +2=0 P P P P

i) Find the equation of pair of lines represented by the single equation.

ii) Are the pair of lines represented by the given equation passes through origin?
Write with reason. 1
iii) Find the point of intersection of the pair of lines. 2

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 → → → → → → → → → →
b) If a = i + 2 j - 3 k & b = 2 i + 3 j - 4 k , find the projection of b on a .
A E A A E A A E A A E A A E A A E A A E A A E A A E A A E A 1
22)
a) Distinguish between derivative &antiderivative of a function. Write their physical
meanings & illustrate with example in your context. Find the differential coefficient of
cot2(sin x ) with respect to x.
A E A 1+2+2
2
b) Find the area of the region between the curves y =4x & y = x. 3 P P

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 Model Questions 2078 – 8
Attempt all the questions
Group 'A' (11 ×1 = 11)

Rewrite the correct option in your answer sheet:

1) The number of total subsets of A = {1, 2, 3}

(a) 6 (b) 8 (c) 9 (d) None

2) Let f : R →R defined by f (x) = 3x + 4 then f-1 (4) = ? P P

(a) 1 (b) -1 (c) 0 (d) 2

3) The probability of 7 in a die is
1 1
(a) 1 (b) (c) 0 (d)
2 4
4) The value of log27 is P P

(a) an integer (b) a rational number (c) irrational (d) prime

1 1 1 1
5) The value of + 2 + 3 + 4 is
i i i i
(a) 1 (b) -1 (c) -2 (d) 0
2 2
6) x + y + 2gx + 2fy + 1 = 0 represents a pair of lines if
P P P P

1 1
(a) f 2 − g2 = (b) g 2 − f 2
=1 (c) f 2
+ g 2 = 1 (d) f 2 + g 2 =
2 2
lim x7 − a7
7) =?
x→a x3 − a3
7 4 3 4 7 3
(a) a4
P P (b) a (c) a (d) a
3 7 3
8) If the forces P, Q and R are in equilibrium the sum of the forces as
(a) 1 (b) -1 (c) -2 (d) 0
π π π
9) The cotangent of , , are in
3 4 6
(a) AP (b) GP (c) HP (d) None

 0 k + 2
10) If   is a skew matrix then k?
5 0 
(a) -2 (b) -3 (c) -5 (d) -7

11) The eccentricity of parabola is

1
(a) 0 (b) 1 (c) 2 (d)
4

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 Group 'B' (8 × 5 =40)
Give short answer to the following questions.
12) Define domain and range of a function: f ( x ) = x 2 − 2x − 8
3 5 4
13) Sum 1 + + + + ....... to infinity
2 4 8
14) If a4 + b4 + c4 = 2c2 (a2 + b2) prove that: C = 450 or 1350.
P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P

15) Compute appropriate of skewness for the following data:

Income Below 100 100-140 140-180 180-220 220-260

No. of workers 5 12 25 14 8
∫x
2
16) Evaluate: sin 2 x dx
17) What are the conditions for increasing or decreasing of a function at a point? What is
critical point? Find the maximum area of rectangular plot of land which can be enclosed by
a rope of length 60 meters.
18) Using bisection method, find the root of the equation f (x) = x2 – 6 log x – 3 = 0 in (2, 3) P P

corret to 4 decimal places with an accuracy of 10-2. P P

19) Two forces P and Q acting parallel to the length and base of an inclined plane respectively,
1 1 1
would each of them singly support a weight W on the plane, prove that: 2
− 2 = 2
P Q W
Group 'C' (3 × 8 = 24)
Give long answer to the following questions.
20)
a)
i) Find the root of 3 – 4i. 2
1− i
ii) x − iy = , prove that x2 + y2 = 1. 2
1+ i
P P P P

b) State and prove De-Moivre’s theorem. 4

21)
a)
i) Prove that a = 2i + j + k and b = −i − j − 3k are orthogonal to each other. 1
ii) ( )
Verify that: a + b = a + 2.a . b + b if a = 2i − j + 3k and b = −i + 2 j + k
2 2
2
1
b) Prove that angle between any two diagonals of a cube its cos −1   5
3
22)
a)
dy
i) Find derivative of if x+ y= a 2
dx
ii) For what value of k 2x2 + xy – y2 + kx + 6y – 9 = 0 represents a pair of straight
P P P P

lines? 2
π

∫ sin x dx, n = 2
2
b) Using composite trapezoidal rule evaluate 4
0

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 Model Questions 2078 – 9
Attempt all the questions
Group 'A' (11 ×1 = 11)
Rewrite the correct option in your answer sheet:

1) Which of the following sentence is statement?

(a) Nepal exports oil. (c) Where do you live?
(b) Do you job. (d) Are you happy?

2) The value of 1 + w + w2 is equal to

P P

(a) w (b) 1 (c) 0 (d) w2 P

3) If a = 10, b = 8,c = 6 and s = 12, then area of triangle (∆) is equal to

(a) 13 (b) 12 (c) 48 (d) 24
4) If vectors a = 2i + 3 j − 8k and b = 2i + 4 j − 2k then the a. b is equal to
(a) 10 (b) 0 (c) 1 (d) 100
5) The equation of parabola with vertex at (0, 0) and focus at (-3, 0) is
(a) y2=-12 x
P P (b) y2 = 24 x P(c) y2 = 6x
P (d) y2= -24x
P P P P

6) Two dices are rolled once. The probability of getting a total of 8 is

4 5 1 7
(a) (b) (c) (d)
36 36 4 36
7) The half angle formula for Cos B has value
2
s (s − a ) s(s − c ) s (s − b ) (s − b )(s − c )
(a) (b) (c) (d)
ca ab ca bc
lim e − 1 x
8) is equal to
x→0 x
(a) ∞ (b) 0 (c) -1 (d) 1
9) The derivative of eaxis P P

e ax
(a) (b) eax
P P (c) -eax
P P (d)aeax P

a
10) When a body reaches at maximum height from the ground, then maximum, height attained
by body is
2g u2 u u2
(a) H = (b) H = (c) H = (d) H =
u 2g g 4g
11) The resultant of two equal forces acting at point and bisect anglebetween them, then the
angle is
α α
(a) α (b) 2α (c) (d)
2 3

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 Group 'B' (8 × 5 =40)
Give short answer to the following questions.
12) A function f (x) = x(x + 2) (x – 2) is given:
Answer the follwoin questions:
a) What is algebraic nature of function?
b) Write symmetricity nature of function.
c) Write Domain of function.
d) Write Range of function.
e) Does it pass from origin?
13) If the sum of pth, qth and rth terms of A.P. are a,b,c respectively.
P P P P P P

Prove that:
a
(q − r ) + b (r − p ) + c ( p − q ) = 0
p q r
14)
s (s − a )
a) In any triangle, prove that: Cos A =
2 bc
2 2 2
b) Prove vectorically that: a = b + c – 2bc Cos A P P P P P P

15) Determine the mean, standard deviation,coefficient of variation and variance from the
following frequency distribution.

Income 300-400 400-500 500-600 600-700 700-800

No. of workers 8 12 20 6 4

16) Define Discontinuity in different types. Also define increasing and decreasing function.
Write condition for increasing and decreasing function.
1
17) Evaluate integral: ∫x 2
− 22
dx
1 1 1
18) Define Simpson’s
3
rule. Evaluate using Simpson’s rule.
3 ∫
0
1 + x 3 dx with n = 4
19) Prove that: R2 = Q2 – P2, if the resultant of R of 2 – forces P and Q alcting at a point is at
P P P P P P

right angle to P.
Group 'C' (3 × 8 = 24)
Give long answer to the following questions.
20)
2 − 36i
a) Define conjugate of a complex number. Find square root of:
2 + 3i
b) Write the following relation without using absolute value sign |2x – 1| ≤ 5. Also draw
graph of inequality.
21)
a) Show that the homogeneous equation ax2 + 2hxy + by2 = 0 of degree two in x and y P P P P

always represents a pari of straight lines passing through origin. Also find the angle
between them.
b) If a = (1,1, − 2 ) and b = (2,−1, − 1) are any two vectors. Find the a, b, a . b and
angle between the 2 – vectors.
22)
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a) Distinguish between derivative and antiderivativeof a function. Write their physical
meaning and illustrate with one clear example for each. Find the differential co-
efficient of function y = e sinax with respect to x.
P P

b) Find the area of regionbetween curve y2 = 4ax and line y = 2x

P P

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 Model Questions 2078 – 10
Attempt all the questions
Group 'A' (11 ×1 = 11)
Rewrite the correct option in your answer sheet:
1) Which of the following sentence is not a simple statement?
(a) Newton is a mathematician.
(b) It is false that Chandra uses computer or Ram sells mobile.
(c) 5 is not a prime number.
(d) 2 + 5 = 10
2) What is the value of w1001? P P

(a) 1 (b) w (c) w2 P P (d) i

3) If a = 10, b = 8, c = 6, then the value of ∆ is
(a) 24 (b) 12 (c) 20 (d) 16
4) If, an any ∆ABC, A = 45 and B = 60 then a : b is
0
P
0
P P P

(a) 3 : 2 (b) 2 : 3 (c)1: 2 (d) 3:2

5) For what value of m is the pair of vectors i − 2 j + 4 k and 2i − 7 j + m k orthogonal?
a) 4 (b) 3 (c) 2 (d) 1
6) The length of the latus rectum of the parabola y2 = 16 x is P P

(a) 32 (b) 16 (c) 8 (d) 4

7) A dice is thrown once. The probability of getting a number ≥ 3 is
2 11 5
(a) (b) (c) (d)
3 36 6
3x − 1
8) What are the points of discountinuties of f ( x ) = 2 ?
x − 5x + 6
(a) 1, 6 (b) -2, 3 (c) 2, -3 (d) 2, 3
3

9) The derivative of y = x is 7

4 4 10 3
9 −7 3 7 7 3 −
(a) x (b) x 7 (c) x (d) x 7
7 7 10 7
10) The number of iterations needed to get the root if you start with a = 1 and b = 2 and the
tolerance 10-4 is
P P

(a) 11 (b) 12 (c) 13 (d)14

11) Two forces P and 2P acting at a point have a resultant 3 p . The angle between P and 2P
is
(a) 600P P (b) 300 (c) 1200 P P(d) 900 P P P

OR
The demand function for a product is given by P = 60 – 0.3Q. How many units are
demanded when P = 45?
(a) 45P P (b) 50 (c) 40 (d) 60

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 Group 'B' (8 × 5 =40)
Give short answer to the following questions.
12) Define domain and range of a function. Find the domain and range of:
y = 21 − 4 x − x 2 . 1+4
1 1 2
13) If a, b, c are in G.P.; a, x, b are in A.P. and b, y, c are in H.P. Prove that: + =
x y b
B−C b−c A
14) In any ∆ ABC, prove that: tan = Cot
2 b+c 2
15) Calculate the mean, standard deviation and Pearsonian coefficient of skewness for the data
below:
Investment 10-20 20-30 30-40 40-50 50-60
Frequency 5 12 20 11 2
16) What do you mean by continuity of a fucniton at a point? Discuss the continuity of:
2 x + 3

f (x ) =  5 at x =1
6x − 1

x
17) Evaluate: ∫
a−x
dx

3 π

∫
2
18) Use Simpson’s rule to evaluate with 3 subintervals.
8 0

19) A body of weight 68 N is suspended by two strings of lengths 8 m and 15 m respectively,

and the other ends of the strings are attached to two fixed points ina horizontal line 17
m apart, find the tensions of the strings.
OR
When the income of a man increases from Rs. 7200 to Rs. 9600, the quantity demanded
also increases from 100 to 200 untis. Find the income elasticity of demand when
income is Rs. 7200.
Group 'C' (3 × 8 = 24)
Give long answer to the following questions.
20)
a) If z and w are two complex numbers, then prove that |z+w| ≤ |x| + |w|. 4
b) Determin the cube roots of unity. 3
c) Express 1 – i in polar form. 1
21)
a) Find the equation of the tangent to the circle x2 + y2 = a2 at the point (x, y) on the
P P P P P P

circle. 3
b) Show that the tangents to thje circle x2 + y2 = 100 at the points (6, 8) and (8, -6) are at
P P P P

right angles. 3
c) Prove by vector method: b = c cosA + a cos C 2
22) a) Find, from first principles, the derivative of cos2x. P P 4
2
x y2
b) Using integration find the area of the cllipse + =1 4
16 9

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 NEB-Final Examination – 2078-11
Time: 3 hrs. F.M.: 75 P.M.: 27
Candidates are required to give their answers in their own words as far as practicable. The
figures in the margin indicate full marks.

Attempt all questions. Group 'A' (11 × 1 = 11)

Rewrite the correct option in your answer sheet.
1) Which of the following is not a statement?
a. 2 + 4 = 7 b. Open the door c. There is no one. d. 4 > 1
1 1 1 1
2) The value of - 2 + 3 - 4 is
i i i i
A E A

a. - 1 b. 0 c. 1 d. i
3) In ∆ABC, if A = 30°, B = 45°, b = 4 then c =
a. 2( 3 + 1) b. 3 - 1
A E A c. 6 A E A d. None

A matrix 
0 k+2 
4) is a skew-symmetric matrix if k =
5 0 
A E A

a. -2 b. – 7 c. – 5 d. -3
→ → → → → → →
5) The angle between the vectors i + j - 2 k & b = 2 i - j - k is A E A A E A A E A A E A A E A A E A A E A

π π π π
a. 6
A E A b. 3 A E A c. 2 A E A d.2 3
A E

6) The empirical relation between mean, mode and median is

− −
a. x = 3M d - 2M o
A E A b. M o = 3M d - 2 x
R R R R R R R R A E A c. Mean = Mode d. none
7) The probability of a sure event is
1
a. 0 b. 1 c. 2 A E A d.all

lim ax - 1
8) is equal to
x→0 x
A E A E A

a. 1 b. axloga P P c. loga d. - loga.

9) The derivative of (a+ x ) ( a - x ) is A E A A E A

1
a. - 1 b. 0 c. 1 d.A

x E

2 2
10) The centre of a circle of equation x +y +2gx+2fy+c=0 is P P P P

a. (-f,-g) b. (g,f) c. (-g,-f) d. None

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11) A car moving with a velocity of 15ms-1 has a uniform acceleration of 2ms-2. If it covers P P P P

a distance of 54m in t seconds then t is

a. 3 sec. b. 6 sec c. 12 sec. d. 18 sec.
Group 'B' (8 × 5 = 40)
Write short answer to the following questions.
12) Write one necessary condition for a function to exists its inverse. If a function f:R→ R is
defined by f(x) = 2x + 3 then find f-1(x). P P

13) Prove that the following relations if AM be arithmetic mean, GM be geometric mean and
HM be harmonic mean :
(i) (GM)2 = AM x HM ii) AM > GM > HM
P P

14) If p and p' be the length of perpendiculars from the origin up on the straight lines whose
P P

equation are xsecθ+ycosecθ = a and xcosθ - y sinθ = acos2θ.

Prove that 4p2 + (p')2 = a2 P P P P P P P

15) Determine Karl Pearson's coefficient of Skewness from the following frequency
distribution
Daily sales 0 – 10 10 – 20 20 – 30 30 – 40 40 - 50

Numbers of shops 2 9 10 7 2

16) i) Using first principle, find the derivative of sinx. 3

a − b cos C SinC
ii) Prove: = 2
c − b cos A SinA
lim xcotθ - θcotx
17) Evaluate:
x →θ x-θ
A E A

3
18) Solve the equation x - 9x + 1 = 0, by bisection method for the root lying between 2 and 3,
P P

correct to three significant figures.

19) Two forces of magnitude 3P, 2P respectively have resultant R. If the first force be double
the magnitude of resultant is doubled. Find the angle between forces.
Group 'C' (3 × 8 = 24)
Give long answer to the following questions.
20) a. Find the cube roots of unity. Also establish the properties of cube roots of unity. 2+4
b. State & prove triangle's inequality for any two real numbers x and y. 2
21) a. List the criteria for local maximum and local minimum for the function and find
Local maximum and minimum of the function f(x) = 4x3 - 6x2 - 9x + 1 on (- 1, 4) P P P P 6
b. Construct truth table for the compound statement p ⇒ (q ∨ p ) 2
22) a. Compute the following integrals using trapezoidal rule. 4
1
dx
∫ 1 + x dx ,n=4
0

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b. Find the area of the region between the curves y = x2 & y = 2x.
P P 4

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