The Cathedral & John Connon School

PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION – JAN.2024

MATHEMATICS
Class: XII Time : 3hrs
Date: 08 – 01 – 2024 Marks : 80

(Candidates are allowed additional 15 minutes for only reading the paper.

They must Not start writing during this time.)

The Question Paper consists of three sections A, B and C.

Candidates are required to attempt all questions from Section A and all questions
EITHER from Section B OR Section C.

Section A: Internal choice has been provided in two questions of two marks each, two
questions of four marks each and two questions of six marks each.

Section B: Internal choice has been provided in one question of two marks and one
question of four marks.

Section C: Internal choice has been provided in one question of two marks and one
question of four marks.

All working, including rough work, should be done on the same sheet as, and
adjacent to the rest of the answer.

The indented marks for questions or parts of questions are given in brackets [ ].

Mathematical tables and graph papers are provided.

This paper contains 8 printed sides

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 SECTION A - 65 MARKS
Question 1 [𝟏𝟓 × 𝟏 = 𝟏𝟓]

In sub parts (i) to (x) choose the correct options and in subparts (𝑥𝑖 ) to (𝑥𝑣), answer the
questions as instructed.

cos⁡ 𝛼 −sin⁡ 𝛼
(i) If 𝐴 = [ ], and 𝐴 + 𝐴′ = 𝐼, then the value of 𝛼 is:
𝜋
sin⁡ 𝛼 cos⁡ 𝛼 𝜋
(a) 6 (b) 3
3𝜋
(c) 𝜋 (d)
2

(log⁡ 𝑥)2 (log⁡ 𝑥)𝑘

(ii) If ∫ 𝑥
𝑑𝑥 = 𝑘
+ 𝑐, then the value of 𝑘 is:
(a) 1 (b) 2
(c) 3 (d) 4

(iii) The domain of function cos −1 ⁡(2𝑥 − 1) is :

(a) [0,1] (b) [−1,1]
(c) (−1,1) (d) [0, 𝜋]

(iv) The degree of the differential equation :

2
𝑑2 𝑦 𝑑𝑦 2 2
𝑑2 𝑦
+ 3 ( ) = 𝑥 ( 2 ) is:
𝑑𝑥 2 𝑑𝑥 𝑑𝑥

(a) 1 (b) 2
(c) 3 (d) 4

(v) If 𝐴 and 𝐵 are any two events swh that 𝑃(𝐴) + 𝑃(𝐵) − 𝑃(𝐴 and 𝐵) = 𝑃(𝐴), then:

(a) 𝑃(𝐵/𝐴) = 1 (b) 𝑃(𝐴/𝐵) = 1

(c) 𝑃(𝐴/B) = 0 (d) 𝑃(𝐵/𝐴) = 0

(vi) Which of the following is not a property of determinant?

(a) The value of determinant changes if all of its rows and columns are interchanged.

(b) The value of determinant changes if any two rows or columns are interchanged.

(c) The value of determinant is zero if any two rows and columns are identical.

(d) The value of determinant gets multiplied by 𝑘, if each element of row or column is
multiplied by 𝑘.

𝑥2
(vii) If 𝑓(𝑥) = 2𝑥 and 𝑔(𝑥) = 2
+ 1, then which of the following can be a discontinuous
function?
(a) 𝑓(𝑥) + 𝑔(𝑥) (b) 𝑓(𝑥) − 𝑔(𝑥)
𝑔(𝑥)
(c) 𝑓(𝑥) ⋅ 𝑔(𝑥) (d) 𝑓(𝑥)

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(viii) The rate of change of area of circle with respect to its radius 𝑟 at 𝑟 = 3 cm is:
(a) 3𝜋 (b) 6𝜋
(c) 8𝜋 (d) 12𝜋

(ix) Assertion (A) : If 𝐴 is an invertible matrix of order 3 and |𝐴| = 5, then |adj ⋅ 𝐴| = 25.
Reason (𝑹) : If 𝐵 is a non-singular matrix of order 𝑛. Then, |adj ⋅ 𝐴| = |𝐴|𝑛−1
(a) Both 𝐴 and 𝑅 are true and 𝑅 is the correct explanation of 𝐴
(b) Both 𝐴 and 𝑅 are true but 𝑅 is not the correct explanation of 𝐴
(C) 𝐴 is true but 𝑅 is false
(d) 𝐴 is false and 𝑅 is also false

(x) Which of the following functions from 𝑍 into 𝑍 are bijections?

(a) 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑥 3 (b) 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑥 + 2
(c) 𝑓(𝑥) = 2𝑥 + 1 (d) 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑥 2 + 1

(xi) State the reason why the relation 𝑅 = {(𝑎, 𝑏): 𝑎 ≤ 𝑏 2 } on the set 𝑅 of real numbers is
not reflexive.
1+𝑥 7
(xii) For what value of 𝑥, the matrix [ ] is a singular matrix?
3−𝑥 8
𝜋
(xiii) Evaluate: ∫−𝜋 sin3 𝑥⁡cos2 𝑥𝑑𝑥

(xiv) Aman and Amaan appeared for an interview for two vacancies. The probability of Aman’s
selection is 4/5 and Amaan's selection is 1/3. Find the probability that one of them will be
selected.

(xv) If 𝐸 and 𝐹 are two independent events such that 𝑃(𝐸) = 0.7 and ⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡
⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡𝑃(𝐸 ∩ 𝐹 ′ ) + 𝑃(𝐸 ′ ∩ 𝐹) = 0.6, find 𝑃(𝐹).

Question 2 [2]

(i) The gradient of the tangent to the curve with equation 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑎𝑥 2 + 2𝑥 + 9 at the point
⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡(−2, 𝑏) is 14 . Find the values of ' 𝑎 ' and ' 𝑏 '.
OR
(ii) The diagram below shows a part of the graph of the function 𝑦 = 𝑓(𝑥) where
4
⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡𝑓(𝑥) = + 𝑥 2 − 4⁡⁡; 𝑥 > 0
𝑥

Calculate the instantaneous rate of change of 𝑓(𝑥) when 𝑥 = 2

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Question 3 [2]

𝑥2
Evaluate: ∫ 𝑥 2 −4
𝑑𝑥

Question 4 [2]

Find the intervals in which the function 𝑓(𝑥) is strictly increasing where 𝑓(𝑥) = 10 − 6𝑥 − 2𝑥 2

Question 5 [2]
𝜋/2
(i) Evaluate: ∫0 log⁡(tan⁡ 𝑥)𝑑𝑥

OR
1
(ii) Evaluate: ∫ 𝑥cos2 ⁡(1+log⁡ 𝑥)
𝑑𝑥

Question 6 [2]

Let 𝑓(𝑥) be a function on 𝑅 defined as 𝑓(𝑥) = 2𝑥 + 3. Find 𝑥 when 𝑓 −1 (𝑥) = 0

Question 7 [4]
1
Evaluate: cos⁡(2cos−1 ⁡ 𝑥 + sin−1 ⁡ 𝑥) at 𝑥 =
5

Question 8 [4]

Evaluate: ∫ √14𝑥 − 20 − 2𝑥 2 𝑑𝑥

Question 9 [4]

(i) Find the value of 𝑘, so that the following function is continuous at 𝑥 = 2

𝑥 3 + 𝑥 2 − 16𝑥 + 20
, 𝑥≠2
𝑓(𝑥) = { (𝑥 − 2)2
𝑘 ,𝑥 = 2

OR

𝑑2 𝑦 1 𝑑𝑦 2 𝑦
(ii) If 𝑦 = 𝑥 𝑥 , then prove that: 𝑑𝑥 2 − 𝑦 (𝑑𝑥 ) − 𝑥 = 0

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Question 10 [4]

(i) A bag contains 8 red and 5 white balls. Two successive draws of 3 balls are made at random
from the bag without replacements. Find the probability that the first draw yields 3 white balls
and the second draw 3 red balls.
OR

(ii) A box contain 4 red and 5 black marbles. Find the probability distribution of the red marbles
in a random draw of three marbles.

Question 11 [6]

A trust invested some money in two types of bonds. The first bond pays 10% interest and second
bond pays 12% interest. The trust received ₹ 2800 as interest. However, if trust had interchanged
money in bonds, they would have got ₹100 less as interest. Using matrix method find the amount
invested by the trust.

Question 12 [6]
2sin⁡ 2𝜃−cos⁡ 𝜃
(i) Evaluate: ∫ 6−cos2 ⁡ 𝜃−4sin⁡ 𝜃
𝑑𝜃

OR

(ii) Solve the differential equation:

(𝑦 + log⁡ 𝑥)𝑑𝑥 − 𝑥𝑑𝑦 = 0, given that 𝑦 = 0 when 𝑥 = 1

Question 13 [6]

(i) A printed page is to have total area of 80s𝑞. cm with a margin of 1 cm at the top and on each
side and a margin of 1.5 cm at the bottom. What should be the dimensions of the page so that
the printed area will be maximum?
OR

(ii) Prove that the least perimeter of an isosceles triangle in which a circle of radius 𝑟 can be
inscribed is 6√3𝑟.

Question 14 [6]

Bag A contains 2 white, 1 black and 3 red balls, Bag B contains 3 white, 2 black and 4 red balls
and Bag C contains 4 white, 3 black and 2 red balls. One Bag is chosen at random and 2 balls are
drawn at random from that bag. If the randomly drawn balls happen to be red and black, what is
the probability that both balls come from Bag 𝐵 ?

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 SECTION B - 15 MARKS

Question 15 [𝟓 × 𝟏 = 𝟓]

In subpart (i) and (ii) choose the correct options and in sub parts (iii) to (v), answer the questions
as instructed.

(i) If the vectors 𝑎𝑖ˆ + 3𝑗ˆ − 2𝑘ˆ and 3𝑖ˆ − 4𝑗ˆ + 𝑏𝑘ˆ are collinear, then (𝑎, 𝑏) =
9 8 9 8
(a) (4 , 3) (b) (− 4 , 3)

9 8 9 8
(C) (4 , − 3) (d) (− 4 , − 3)

(ii) If the direction cosines of a line are 𝑘, 𝑘, 𝑘, then:

(a) k > O (b) 0 < 𝑘 < 1

1 1
(c) 𝑘 = 1 (d) 𝑘 = or −
√3 √3

(iii) Find the equation of the plane passing through (−2,1,3) and perpendicular to the line having
direction ratios ⟨3,1,5⟩.
(iv) If (𝑎⃗ × 𝑏⃗⃗)2 + (𝑎⃗ ⋅ 𝑏⃗⃗)2 = 225 and |𝑎⃗| = 5, then write the value of |𝑏⃗⃗|.

(v) What is the distance of the point (𝑝, 𝑞, 𝑟) from the 𝑥-axis?

Question 16 [2]

(i) If 𝑎⃗ and 𝑏⃗⃗ are two vectors such that |𝑎⃗ + 𝑏⃗⃗| = |𝑎⃗|, then show that vector |2𝑎⃗ + 𝑏⃗⃗| is
perendicular to 𝑏⃗⃗.
OR
(ii) Find the area of the parallelogram whose adjacent sides are given by the vectors
𝑎⃗ = 3𝑖ˆ + 𝑗ˆ + 𝑘ˆ and 𝑏⃗⃗ = 𝑖ˆ − 𝑗ˆ + 𝑘ˆ.

Question, 17 [4]
(i) Find the shortest distance between the lines:

𝑥 − 8 𝑦 + 9 𝑧 − 10 𝑥 − 15 𝑦 − 29 𝑧 − 5
= = and = =
3 −16 7 3 8 −5
OR

(ii) Find the cartesian equation of planes parallel to the plane 2𝑥 − 4𝑦 + 4𝑧 = 7 and which are at
a distance of five units from the point (3, −1,2).

Question 18 [4]

Find the area of the figure, bounded by the graph functions 𝑦 = 𝑥 2 and 𝑦 = 2𝑥 − 𝑥 2

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 SECTION C - 𝟏𝟓 MARKS

Question 19 [𝟓 × 𝟏 = 𝟓]

In sub parts (i) and (ii) choose the correct options and in subparts (iii) to (v), answer the questions
as instructed.

(i) Which of the following terms is not used in a linear Programming Problem?
(a) slack inequation (b) objective function
(c) feasible region (d) concave region

(ii) At a toy factory, the production cost per day for 𝑥 number of toys is given by the function:
⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡𝐶(𝑥) = 0.0001𝑥 3 − 0.01𝑥 2 − 20𝑥 + 3500. which of these represents the approximate
additional cost to produce 201st toy ?
(a) 𝐶(200) (b) 𝐴𝐶(201)

(c) MC⁡(200) (d) 𝑀C⁡(201)

(iii) Find the marginal cost function (MC), if the cost function is:

𝑥3
𝐶(𝑥) = + 5𝑥 2 − 16𝑥 + 2
3

(iv) If 𝑥‾ = 18, 𝑦‾ = 100, 𝜎𝑥 = 14, 𝜎𝑦 = 20 and 𝑟𝑥𝑦 = 0.8 then find 𝑏𝑦𝑥 .

(v) 𝐶(𝑥) = 5𝑥 + 350 and 𝑅(𝑥) = 50𝑥 − 𝑥 2 , are respectively the total cost and the total revenue
functions for a company that produces and sells 𝑥 units of a particular product. Find the
breakeven points.

Question 20 [2]

𝑥3
(i) The cost function of a product is given by 𝐶(𝑥) = 3
− 45𝑥 2 − 900𝑥 + 36 where 𝑥 is the

number of units produced. How many units should be produced to minimize the marginal
cost?
OR
1 1
(ii) The total revenue function for a commodity is 𝑅 = 15𝑥 + 3 𝑥 2 − 36 𝑥 4 .

show that at the highest point of the average revenue function, is equal to the marginal
revenue.

Question 21 [4]

(i) By using the data 𝑥‾ = 25, 𝑦‾ = 30, 𝑏𝑦𝑥 = 1.6 and 𝑏𝑥𝑦 = 0.4, find:

(a) the regression equation of 𝑦 on 𝑥

(b) the most likely value of 𝑦 when 𝑥 = 60 ?

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(C) the coefficient of correlation between 𝑥 and 𝑦 ?

OR

(ii) Find the equations of line of regression of 𝑥 and 𝑦 for the following observations:

(3,6), (4,5), (5,4), (6,3), (7,2).

Question 22 [4]

A toy company manufactures two types of dolls 𝐴 and 𝐵. market test and available resources
have indicated that the combined production level should not exceed 1200 dolls per week and the
demands for the dolls of type 𝐵 is almost half of that for dolls of type 𝐴. Further, the production
level of type 𝐴 can exceed three times the production of dolls of other type by at most 600 units.
If the company makes profit of `12 and `16 per doll respectively on dolls 𝐴 and 𝐵, how many of
each type of dolls should be produced weekly, in order to maximize the profit?

𝑥−𝑥−𝑥

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