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Level – 1 : Concept building

Chapter Name : Circles.
Subjective type
Topic : Equation of circles

1. Find the centre and radius of the circle 2𝑥 2 + 2𝑦 2 = 3x – 5y + 7

2. Find the equation of the circle whose centre is the point of intersection of the lines 2x
– 3y + 4 = 0 and 3x + 4y – 5 = 0 and passes through the origin.
3. Find the equation of the circle concentric with the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 – 8x + 6y – 5 = 0 and
passing through the point (-2,-7).
4. A circle has radius 3 units and its centre lies on the line y = x – 1. Find the equation of
the circle if it passes through (7,3).
5. Find the equation of the circle the end points of whose diameter are the centres of
the circles 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 6x – 14y = 1 and 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 – 4x + 10y = 2.
6. Find the equation of the circle, whose diameter is the line joining the points (-4,3) and
(12,-1). Find also the intercept made by it on y - axis.
7. Find the equation of the circle which touches the axis of y at a distance of 4 units from
the origin and cuts the intercept of 6 units from the axis of x.
8. Find the equation of the circle which touches the axes and whose centre lies on the
line x – 2y = 3.
9. A circle of radius 2 lies in the first quadrant and touches both the axes of co-ordinates.
Find the equation of the circle with centre at (6,5) and touching the above circle
extremely.
10. A circle of radius 5 units touches the co-ordinate axes in first quadrant. If the circle
makes one complete roll on x-axis along the positive direction of x – axis, find its
equation in the new position.
11. Find the points of intersection of the line 2x + 3y = 18 and the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 25.
12. Find the length of the intercept on the straight line 4x – 3y – 10 = 0 by the circle 𝑥 2 +
𝑦 2 – 2x + 4y – 20 = 0.
13. Find the co-ordinates of the middle point of the chord which the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 4x –
2y – 3 = 0 cuts off the line x – y + 2 = 0.
14. For what value of λ will the line y = 2x + λ be a tangent to a circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 5?

15. Show that the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 – 4x + 6y + 8 = 0 and 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 – 10x - 6y + 14 = 0 touch at

(3, -1).
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Level – 1 : Concept building

Chapter Name : Circles.
Objective type
Topic : Equation of circles, centre and radius.

1. The area of a triangle formed by the tangents at the point (a,b) to the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 =
𝑟 2 and the co-ordinate axes is :
𝒓𝟒 𝒓𝟒
(a) 𝟐𝒂𝒃 (b) 𝟐|𝒂𝒃|

𝒓𝟒 𝒓𝟒
(c) (d)
𝒂𝒃 |𝒂𝒃|

2. The lines 3x – 4y = 4 and 6x – 8y – 7 = 0 are tangents to the same circle. Then its
radius is :
𝟏 𝟏
(a) (b)
𝟒 𝟐
𝟑 𝟑
(c) (d)
𝟒 𝟐

3. The circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 4x – 7y + 12 = 0 cuts an intercept on y-axis is of length :

(a) 1 (b) 3
(c) 5 (d) 7
4. If a circle of constant radius 3k passes through the origin and meets the axes at A and
B, The locus of the centroid of ΔOAB is :

(a) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 𝑘 2 (b) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 2𝑘 2
(c) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 3𝑘 2 (d) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 4𝑘 2
5. The greatest distance of the point (10,7) from the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 - 4x – 2y - 20 = 0 is :
(a) 5 (b) 10
(c) 15 (d) 20
6. The centre of the circle touching y-axis at (0,3) and making an intercept of 2 units on
positive x- axis is :

(a) (10, √3) (b) (√3, 10)

(c) (√10, 3) (d) (3, √10)

7. What will be the equation of a circle whose centre is (3,-1) and which intercepts chord
of 6 unit length on straight line 2x – 5y + 18 = 0 is :
(a) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 – 6x – 2y – 28 = 0 (b) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 6x – 2y – 28 = 0
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(c) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 4x – 2y + 24 = 0 (d) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 2x – 2y – 12 = 0
8. A circle passes through the points (-1,3) and (5,11) and its radius is 5. Then its centre
is :
(a) (-5,0) (b) (-5,7)
(c) (2,7) (d) (5,0)
9. The radius of a circle, having centre at (2,1) whose one of the chord is a diameter of
the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 – 2x – 6y + 6 = 0
(a) 3 (b) 2

(c) 1 (d) √3
10. The centre of the circle inscribed in the square formed by the lines 𝑥 2 – 8x + 12 = 0
and 𝑦 2 – 14y + 45 = 0 is :
(a) (4,7) (b) (7,4)
(c) (9,4) (d) (4,9)
11. The locus of the centre of the circle for which one end of the diameter is (3,3) while
the other end lies on the line x + y = 4 is :
(a) x + y = 3 (b) x + y = 5
(c) x + y = 7 (d) x + y = 9
12. The equation of the circle passing through (4,5) having the centre at (2,2) is :

(a) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 4x + 4y – 5 = 0 (b) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 - 4x - 4y – 5 = 0
(c) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 - 4x – 13 = 0 (d) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 - 4x - 4y + 5 = 0
13. The lines 2x – 3y – 5 = 0 and 3x – 4y = 7 are diameters of a circle of area 154 sq. units,
then the equation of the circle is :
(a) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 2x - 2y – 62 = 0 (b) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 2x - 2y – 47 = 0

(c) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 - 2x + 2y – 62 = 0 (d) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 - 2x + 2y – 47 = 0
14. If the circle is concentric with the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 - 4x - 6y + 9 = 0 and passes through
the point (-4,-5), then its equation is :

(a) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 4x + 6y – 87 = 0 (b) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 - 4x + 6y + 87 = 0
(c) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 – 4x – 6y – 87 = 0 (d) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 4x + 6y + 87 = 0
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15. Equation of the diameter of the circle is given by 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 – 12x + 4y + 6 = 0 is given

by:
(a) x + y = 0 (b) x + 3y = 0
(c) x = y (d) 3x + 2y = 0
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Level – 1 : Concept building

Chapter Name : Circles.
Topic : Tangents & Normals
Subjective type

1. Find the equations of the tangents to the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 9, which

(i) are parallel to the line 3x + 4y – 5 = 0
(ii) are perpendicular to the line 2x + 3y + 7 = 0

(iii) make an angle of 60 with the x – axis

2. show that the line 3x – 4y = 1 touches that the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 - 2x + 4y + 1 = 0. Find
the coordinates of the point of contact.
3. Find the equation of the normal to the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 2𝑥, which is parallel to the
line x + 2y = 3.
4. Find the equation of the normal to the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 – 5x + 2y – 48 = 0 at the point
(5,6)
5. Find the equations of the tangents to the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 16 drawn from the point
(1,4)
6. The angle between a pair of tangents from a point P to the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 4x – 6y +
9 𝑠𝑖𝑛2  + 13 𝑐𝑜𝑠 2  = 0 is 2. Find the equation of the locus of the point p.
7. Find the length of the tangents drawn from the point (3,-4) to the circle 2𝑥 2 + 2𝑦 2 –
7x – 9y – 13 = 0.
8. Show that the area of the triangles formed by tangents from the point (4,3) to the
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circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 9 and the line segment joining their points of contact is 7 25 square
units in length.
9. Find the condition that chord of contact of any external point (h, k) to the circle 𝑥 2 +
𝑦 2 = 𝑎2 should subtend right angle at the centre of the circle .
10. The chord of contact of tangents drawn from a point on the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 𝑎2 to
the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 𝑏 2 touches the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 𝑐 2 . Show that a, b, c are in GP.
11. Find the middle point of the chord intercepted on line lx + my + n = 0 by the circle
𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 𝑎2 .
12. Find the equations of the tangents from the point A (3,2). To the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 4x
+ 6y + 8 = 0.

13. Prove that the circles 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 2ax + 𝑐 2 = 0 and 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 2by + 𝑐 2 = 0 touch each
1 1 1
other, if 𝑎2 + = .
𝑏2 𝑐2
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14. Find all the common tangents to the circles 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 – 2x – 6y + 9 = 0 and 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 +

6x – 2y + 1 = 0.
15. Show that the common tangents to the circles 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 – 6x = 0 and 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 2x = 0
form the equilateral triangle.
16. Find the equation of the circle passing through (1,1) and the points of intersection of
the circles 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 13x – 3y = 0 and 2𝑥 2 + 2𝑦 2 + 4x – 7y – 25 = 0
17. Find the equation of a circle passing through the points of intersection of the circles
𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 – 2x – 4y – 4 = 0 and 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 – 10x – 12y + 40 = 0 and whose radius is 4.
18. Find the equation of the circle through points of intersections of the circles 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2
– 2x – 4y + 4 = 0 and the line x + 2y = 4 which touches the line x + 2y = 0.

19. Find the equation of the circle which cuts the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 5x + 7y – 4 = 0
orthogonally, has its centre on the line x = 2 and passes through the point (4,- 1).

20. Find the equations of the two circles which intersect the circles 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 – 6y + 1 = 0
and 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 – 4y + 1 = 0 orthogonally and touches the line 3x + 4y + 5 = 0.
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Level – 1 : Concept building

Chapter Name : Circles.
Objective type
1. The tangents to 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 𝑎2 having inclinations 𝛼 and 𝛽 intersect at p. if cot 𝛼 +
cot 𝛽 = 0, then the locus of P is:
(a) x + y = 0 (b) x – y = 0
(c) xy = 0 (d) xy = 1
2. If a chord of contact of tangents from a point (𝑥1, 𝑦1) to the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 𝑎2
touches the circle ( x - a)2 + 𝑦 2 = 𝑎2 , then the locus of (𝑥1, 𝑦1) is :

(a) a circle (b) a parabola

(c) an ellipse (d) a hyperbola

3. The locus of the mid points of a chord of the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 4, which subtends a
right angle at the origin is :

(a) x + y = 1 (b) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 1
(c) x + y = 2 (d) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 2
4. The tangents drawn from the origin to the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 – 2kx – 2ry + 𝑟 2 = 0 are
perpendicular, if :
(a) k = r (b) k = - r

(c) 𝑘 2 = 𝑟 2 (d) 𝑘 2 + 𝑟 2 = 1
5. The length of tangents from (0,0) to the circle 2(𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 ) + x – y + 5 = 0 is :

5
(a) √5 (b) √(2)

√5
(c) (d) √2
2

6. The angle between the pair of tangents from the points (1, 1/2) to the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2
+ 4x + 2y – 4 = 0 is
3 3
(a) 𝑠𝑖𝑛 −1 (5) (b) 𝑐𝑜𝑠 −1 (5)
4 4
(c) 𝑠𝑖𝑛−1 (5) (d) 𝑐𝑜𝑠 −1 (5)

7. The number of common tangents that can be drawn to the circles 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 - 4x - 6y –

3 = 0 and 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 2x + 2y + 1 = 0 is.
(a) 1 (b) 2
(c) 3 (d) 4
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8. If one of the circles 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 2ax + c = 0 and 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 2bx + c = 0 lies within the

other, then :
(a) ab > 0, C > 0. (b) ab > 0, C < 0.
(c) ab < 0, C > 0. (d) ab < 0, C < 0.

9. if the circles 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 4x + 22y + c = 0 bisects the circumference of the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2

- 2x + 8y - d = 0 then, c + d is equals to :
(a) 40 (b) 50
(c) 60 (d) 70

10. The equation of the circle described on the common chord of the circles 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 2x
= 0 and 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 2y = 0 as diameter is
(a) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + x - y = 0 (b) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 - x + y = 0

(c) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 - x - y = 0 (d) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + x + y = 0
11. The equation of the diameter of the circle 3(𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 ) – 2x + 6y – 9 =0 which is
perpendicular to the line 2x + 3y = 12 is :
(a) 3x - 2y + 3 = 0 (b) 3x - 2y - 3 = 0
(c) 3x - 2y + 1 = 0 (d) 3x - 2y - 1 = 0

12. The circles 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + x + y = 0 and 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + x - y = 0 intersect at an angle of :

(a) 𝜋 / 6 (b) 𝜋 / 4
(c) 𝜋 / 3 (d) 𝜋 / 2

13. The locus of the centre of the circle which cuts orthogonally the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 - 20x
+ 4 = 0 and which touches x = 2 is :

(a) 𝑥 2 = 16y (b) 𝑥 2 = 16y + 4

(c) 𝑦 𝟐 = 16x (d) 𝑦 2 = 16x + 4

14. The equation of the circle which cuts three circles

𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 - 3x - 6y + 14 = 0,
𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 - x - 4y + 8 = 0
And 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 2x - 6y + 9 = 0
Orthogonally is :

(a) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 - 2x - 4y + 1 = 0 (a) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 2x + 4y + 1 = 0
(c) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 - 2x + 4y + 1 = 0 (d) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 - 2x - 4y - 1 = 0
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15. The radical centre of the circles 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 1, 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 10y + 24 = 0 and

𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 – 8x + 15 = 0 is :
(a) (2, 5 / 2) (a) ( − 2, 5 / 2)
(c) (− 2, - 5 / 2) (d) (2, - 5 / 2)
16. If the tangent on the point P on the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 6x + 6y = 2 meets the straight
line 5x – 2y + 6 = 0 at a point Q on the y – axis, then the length PQ is:

(a) 4 (b) 2 √5

(c) 5 (d) 3 √5

17. if 𝑎 > 2𝑏 > 0 then the positive value of m for which y = mx – b √(1 + 𝑚2 ) is a
common tangent to 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 𝑏 2 and (𝑥 − 𝑎)2 + 𝑦 2 = 𝑏 2 is :
2𝑏 √(𝑎2 −4𝑏2 )
(a) (b)
√(𝑎2 −4𝑏 2 ) √2𝑏

2𝑏 𝑏
(c) 𝑎 − 2𝑏 (d) 𝑎 − 2𝑏

18. If the two circles (𝑥 − 1)2 + (𝑦 − 3)2 = 𝑟 2 and 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 – 8x + 2y + 8 = 0 intersects in

two distinct points, then
(a) 2 < r < 8 (b) r < 2
(c) r = 2 (d) r > 2
19. if one of the diameter of circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 – 2x – 6y + 6 = 0 is a chord to the circle with
centre (2,1), then the radius of the circle is :

(a) √3 (b) √2
(c) 3 (d) 2
20. If the lines 2x + 3y + 1 = 0 and 3x – y – 4 = 0 lie along diameters of a circle of
circumference 10𝜋, then the equation of the circle is :

(a) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 – 2x + 2y – 23 = 0 (b) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 – 2x – 2y – 23 = 0
(c) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 2x + 2y – 23 = 0 (d) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 2x – 2y – 23 = 0
21. The intercept on the line y = x by the circles 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 – 2x = 0 is AB. Equation of the
circle on AB as a diameter is :
(a) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 – x – y = 0 (b) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 – x + y = 0
(c) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + x + y = 0 (d) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + x – y = 0
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22. If a circle passes through the point (a, b) and cuts the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 𝑃2 orthogonally,
then the equation of the locus of its centre is :
(a) 2ax+ 2𝑏𝑦 – (𝑎2 + 𝑏 2 + 𝑃2 ) = O
(b) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 – 2ax – 3by + (𝑎2 − 𝑏 2 − 𝑃2 ) = 0
(c) 2ax+ 2𝑏𝑦 – (𝑎2 − 𝑏 2 + 𝑃2 ) = O

(d) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 – 3ax – 4by + (𝑎2 + 𝑏 2 − 𝑃2 ) = 0

23. A line M through A is drawn parallel to BD. Point S moves such that distances from the
line BD and the vertex A are equal. If locus of S cuts M at 𝑇2 and 𝑇3 and AC at 𝑇1 , then
area of ∆𝑇1 𝑇2 𝑇3 is :
1 2
(a) 2 sq. units (b) 3 sq. units

(c) 1 sq. units (d) 2 sq. units

24. If the lines 3x – 4y – 7 = 0 and 2x – 3y – 5 = 0 are two diameters of a circle of area 49𝜋
sq- units, then the equation of the circle is :

(a) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 2x – 2y – 47 = 0
(b) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 2x – 2y – 62 = 0
(c) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 - 2x + 2y – 62 = 0
(d) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 - 2x + 2y – 47 = 0
25. Let C be the circle with centre (0,0) and radius 3 units. The equation of the locus of the
2𝜋
mid points of the chords of the circle C that subtend an angle of at its centre is:
3
3
(a) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = (b) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 1
2
27 9
(c) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = (d) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 =
4 4
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Level – 2 Applications
Subjective

1. Find the equations of the circles having the pair of lines 𝑥 2 + 2xy + 3x + 6y = 0 as its
normals and having the size just sufficient to contain the circle x (x – 4) + y (y – 3) = 0.
2. 2x – y + 4 = 0 is a diameter of a circle which circumscribes a rectangle ABCD. If the co-
ordinates of A,B are (4,6) and (1,9) respectively, find the area of this rectangle.

3. A circle touches the line y = x at a point p such that OP = 4√2, where O is the origin.
The circle contains the point (-10,2) in its interior and the length of its chord on the
line x + y = 0 is 6√2. Determine the equation of the circle.
4. Find the equation of the circle passing through the point (1,2) and (3,4) and touching
the line 3x + y – 3 = 0.
5. Find the equation of the circle passing through the point of intersection of the circles

𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 – 6x + 2y + 4 = 0 and 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 2x - 4y – 6 = 0 and with its centre of the line

y = x.

6. Find the equation of the circle described on the common chord of the circles 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2
- 4x – 5 = 0 and 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 8y + 7 = 0 as diameter.
7. The extremities of a diagonal of a rectangle are (-4,4) and (6, -1). A circle circumscribes
the rectangle and cuts an intercepts AB on the y – axis. Find the area of the triangle
formed by AB and the tangent to the circle at A and B.
8. Lines 5x + 12y – 10 = 0 and 5x – 12y – 40 = 0 touch the circle 𝐶1 of diameter 6. If the
centre of 𝐶1 lies in the first quadrant, find the equation of the circle 𝐶2 which is
concentric with 𝐶1 and cuts intercepts of length 8 on these lines.
9. A tangent drawn from the point (4,0) to the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 8 touches it at a point A
in the first quadrant. Find the coordinates of another point B on the circle such that
AB = 4.
10. Find the equation of the circle which passes through the points of intersection of the
circles 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 – 2x – 6y + 6 = 0 and 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 2x – 6y + 6 = 0 and intersects the circle
𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 4x + 6y + 4 = 0 orthogonally.

11. Obtain the equation of the circle orthogonal to both the circles 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 3x – 5y + 6
= 0 and 4𝑥 2 + 4𝑦 2 – 28x + 29 = 0 and whose centre lies on the line 3x + 4y + 1 = 0.
12. Line 2x + 3y + 1 = 0 is a tangent to a circle at (1, -1). This circle is orthogonal to a circle
which is drawn having diameter as a line segment with end points (0, -1) and (-2,3).
Find the equation of circle.
13. A circle of radius r passes through the origin O and cuts the axes at A and B Let P be
the foot of the perpendicular from the origin to the line AB. Find the equation of the
locus of P.
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14. A triangle has two of its sides along the axes, its third side touches the circle: 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2
– 2ax – 2ay + 𝑎2 = 0, (a ≠ 0). Prove that the locus of the circumcentre of the triangle
is 𝑎2 – 2a(x+y) + 2xy = 0.
15. The point (1,4) is inside the circle S whose equation is of the form 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 - 6x - 10y +
k = 0. what are the possible values of k if the circle S neither touches the axes nor cuts
them?
16. A variable circle passes through the point P (1,2) and touches the x – axis. Show that
the locus of the other end of the diameter through P is (𝑥 − 1)2 = 8y.
17. The tangent at any point P on the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 2 cuts the axes in L and M. Find the
locus of the middle point of LM.
18. Find the equation of the locus of the mid – point of the chords of the circle 4𝑥 2 + 4𝑦 2
2𝜋
– 12x + 4y + 1 = 0 that subtend an angle of at its centre.
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19. A family of circles passing through the points (3,7) and (6,5) cut the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 - 4x
- 6y - 3 = 0. Show that the lines joining the intersection points pass through a fixed
point and find the co-ordination of the point.

20. Tangents are drawn to the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 12. At the points where it is met by the
circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 - 5x + 3y - 2 = 0. Find the point of intersection of these tangents.
Level – 2 Applications
Objective
1. Two circles with radii ‘𝑟1’ and ‘𝑟2 ’, 𝑟1 > 𝑟2 ≥ 2, touch each other externally. If 𝜃 be the
angle between the direct common tangents, then
𝑟 +𝑟 𝑟 −𝑟
(a) 𝜃 = 𝑠𝑖𝑛−1 (𝑟1−𝑟2) (b) 𝜃 = 2 𝑠𝑖𝑛−1 (𝑟1 + 𝑟2)
1 2 1 2

𝑟 −𝑟
(c) 𝜃 = 𝑠𝑖𝑛−1 (𝑟1 + 𝑟2) (d) None of these
1 2

2. If the curves a𝑥 2 + 4xy + 2𝑦 2 + x + y + 5 = 0 and a𝑥 2 + 6xy + 5𝑦 2 + 2x + 3y + 8 = 0

intersect at four concyclic points then the value of a is
(a) 4 (b) - 4
(c) 6 (d) - 6
3. The chords of contact of the pairs of tangents drawn from each point on the line 2x +
y = 4 to the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 1 pass through a fixed point
1 1
(a) (2, 4) (b) (− 2 , − 4)
1 1
(c) (2 , 4) (d) (-2, -4)
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4. Equation of chord AB of circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 2. Passing through P(2,2) such that PA/PB =

3, is given by
(a) x = 3y (b) x = y

(c) y – 2 = √3 (x – 2) (d) None of these

5. The common chord of 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 – 4x – 4y = 0 and 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 16 subtends at the origin

an angle equal to
(a) 𝜋/6 (b) 𝜋/4
(c) 𝜋/3 (d) 𝜋/2
6. The slope of the tangents of the points (h,h) of the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 𝑎2 is
(a) 0 (b) 1
(c) -1 (d) Depend on h
7. The straight line mx – y = 1 + 2x cuts the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 1 at one point at least. Then
the set of value of m is :
4 4 4
(a) [− 3 , 0] (b) [− 3 , 3]
4
(c) [0, 3] (d) None of these

8. The circle described on the line joining the points (0,1), (a,b) as diameter cuts the x –
axis at point whose abscissae are roots of the equation
(a) 𝑥 2 + ax + b = 0 (b) 𝑥 2 - ax + b = 0
(c) 𝑥 2 + ax - b = 0 (d) 𝑥 2 - ax - b = 0
9. The centre of a circle passing through the points (0,0), (1,0) and touching the circle
𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 9 is
3 1 1 3
(a) (2 , 2) (b) (2 , 2)
1 1 1
(c) (2 , 2) (d) (2 , − √2)

10. One of the diameter of a circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 – 12x + 4y + 6 = 0 is given by

(a) x + y = 0 (b) x + 3y = 0
(c) x = y (d) 3x + 2y = 0

11. The length of the chord cut off by y = 2x + 1 from the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 2 is
5 6
(a) 6 (b) 5

6 √5
(c) √5 (d) 6
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12. The coordinates of middle points of the chord 2x – 5y + 18 = 0 cut off by the circle
𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 – 6x + 2y – 54 = 0 is
(a) (1, 4) (b) (2, 4)
(c) (4,1) (d) (1,1)
13 If a circle passes through the points of intersection of the co-ordinates axes with the
line λx – y + 1 = 0 then the value of λ is
(a) 2 (b) 1/3
(c) 6 (d) 3

14. The locus of the point, such that tangents drawn from it to the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 – 6x –
8y = 0 are perpendicular to each other is

(a) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 – 6x – 8y – 25 = 0 (b) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 6x – 8y – 25 = 0
(c) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 – 6x – 8y + 25 = 0 (d) None of these
15. The line 4x + 3y – 4 = 0 divide the circumference of the circle centred at (5,3) in the
ratio 1 : 2. Then the equation of the circle is
(a) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 – 10x – 6y – 66 = 0 (b) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 – 10x – 6y + 100 = 0

(c) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 – 10x – 6y + 66 = 0 (d) None of these

16. The equation of the line through the intersection of the lines 2x + 3y + 4 = 0 and 6x –
3y + 12 = 0 and normal to the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 – 4x – 12 = 0 is
(a) x = y (b) x = 0
(c) y = 0 (d) None of these

17. The maximum distance of the point (4,4) from the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 – 2x – 15 = 0 is
(a) 10 (b) 9
(c) 5 (d) None of these
18. The number of integral points (a point whose abscissa as well as ordinate are integers)
lying inside the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 – 4x – 6y + 9 = 0 is
(a) 10 (b) 12
(c) 9 (d) None of these
19. The equation of the circle touching the line 2x + 3y + 1 = 0 at the point (1,1) and passing
through the focus of the parabola 𝑦 2 = 4x is
(a) 3𝑥 2 + 3𝑦 2 – 8x + 3y + 5 = 0 (b) 3𝑥 2 + 3𝑦 2 + 8x – 3y + 5 = 0
(c) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 - 3x + y + 6 = 0 (d) None of these
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20. Two chords are drawn from the points P(h, k) on the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = hx + ky. If the
y-axis divides both the chords in the ratio 2 : 3, then
(a) 𝑘 2 > 15ℎ2 (b) 15𝑘 2 > ℎ2
(c) ℎ2 = 15𝑘 2 (d) None of these
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Level – 3 Worksheet
1. Find the equation of the tangent at A to the circle (x – a)2 + (y – b)2 = 𝑟 2 , where the
radius through A makes an angle  with the x – axis.
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2. From the point A (0,3) on the circle 𝑥 2 + 4x + (y – 3)2 = 0 a chord AB is drawn and
extended to a point M, such that AM = 2AB. Find the equation of locus of M.
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3. Find the equations of the tangents from the point A (3,2) to the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 4 and
hence find the angle between the pair of tangents.
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4. Let A be the centre of circle. 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 – 2x – 4y – 20 = 0. Suppose that the tangents at

the point B (1,7) and D (4,-2) on the circle meet at a point C. Find the area of the
quadrilateral ABCD.
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5. If a straight line through C(-√8, √8), making an angle of 135 with the x – axis, cuts
the circle x = 5 cos ɵ, y = 5 sin ɵ, in points A and B. Find the length of the segment AB.
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6. If a𝑙 2 – b𝑚2 + 2dl + 1 = 0 a, b, d are fixed real numbers such that a + b = 𝑑 2 , then prove
that the line lx + my + 1 = 0 touches a fixed circle. Find its equation.
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7. Find the coordinates of the points at which the circles 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 – 4x – 2y = 4 and 𝑥 2 +

𝑦 2 – 12x – 8y = 12 touch each other. Find the coordinates of the point of contact and
equation of the common tangent at the point of contact.
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8. Lines 5x + 12y – 10 = 0 and 5x - 12y – 40 = 0 touch circle 𝐶1 of diameter 6. If centre of

𝐶1 lies in the first quadrant, find the equation of circle 𝐶2 , which is concentric with
circle 𝐶1 and cuts an intercept of length 8 on these lines.
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9. Find the radius of the smallest circle which touches the line 3x – y = 6 at (1,-3) and also
touches the line y = x. Compute the radius approximately.
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10. Find the equation of the circle passing through (-4,3) and touching the lines x + y = 2
and x – y = 2.
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11. Show that the common tangents to the circles 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 - 6x = 0 and 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 2x = 0

form an equilateral triangle.

12. Find the circumcentre of the triangle of the formed by x + y = 0, and lx + my = 1. If l

and m vary such that 𝑙 2 + 𝑚2 = 1, Show that the locus of its circumcentre is the curve
(𝑥 2 − 𝑦 2 )2 = 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 .
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1
13. Find the length of the chord of the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 4 through (1, 2) which is of
minimum length.
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14. Find the equation of the circle which passes through (2,0) and whose centre is the limit
of point of intersection of the lines 3x + 5y = 1 and (2+c)x+5𝑐 2 y=1 as c→ 1.
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15. Is (3,2) an interior point or an exterior point of the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 – 2x + y = 0. If interior,

find the equation of the circle centred on it and of maximum area contained in the
given circle. If exterior find the equation of the circle of minimum radius centred on it
containing the given circle.
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16. Find the locus of the mid points of chords of the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 +2gx + 2fy + c = 0.
Which subtend a right angle at the origin.
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17. Find the equation of the circle of minimum radius which contains the three circles
𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 – 4x – 5 = 0, 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 12x + 4y + 31 = 0, and 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 6x + 12y + 36 = 0
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18. The line y = x touches a circle at P so that OP = 4√2, where O is the origin. The point (-
10,2) lies inside the circle, and the length of the chord x + y = 0 is 6√2. Find the
equation of the circle.
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19. If tangents be drawn to the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 12 at its point of intersection, with the
circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 – 5x + 3y – 2 = 0, find the coordinates of the point of intersection of the
tangents.
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20. Suppose f(x, y) = 0 is the equation of the circle such that f(x,1) = 0 has equal roots (each
equal to 2) and f(1, x) = 0 also has equal roots (each equal to 0). Find the equation of
the circle.
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Level – 4 : Miscellaneous
Type : MCQ’s (multi Correct)
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1. Tangents are drawn to the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 32 from the point A lying on the x – axis.
The tangents cut the y – axis at point B and C, then the co-ordinate(s) of A such that
the area of the triangle ABC is minimum may be

(a) (4√2, 0) (b) (4,0)

(c) (-4,0) (d) (- 4√2, 0)

2. The equation of four circles are (x ± a)2 + (y ± a)2 = 𝑎2 . The radius of a circle touching
all the four circles is :

(a) (√2 - 1a) (b) 2√2a

(c) (√2 + 1)a (d) (2 + √2)a

3. The equation of a tangent to the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 25 passing through (-2,11) is
(a) 4x + 3y = 25 (b) 3x + 4y = 38
(c) 24x – 7y + 125 = 0 (d) 7x + 24y = 230
4. The equation of a circle of a radius 1 touching the circles 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 – 2 |x|= 0 is

(a) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 2√3x – 2 = 0 (b) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 – 2√3y + 2 = 0

(c) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 2√3y + 2 = 0 (d) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 2√3x + 2 = 0

5. A circle C and the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 1 are orthogonal and have radical axis parallel to y
– axis, then C can be
(a) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 1 = x (b) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 1 = y
(c) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 1 = - x (d) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 - 1 = - x
6. The equations of tangents to the circles 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 - 6x – 6y + 9 = 0 drawn from the origin
are
(a) x = 0 (b) x = y
(c) y = 0 (d) x + y = 0
7. Tangents drawn from (2,0) to the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 1 touch the circle at A and B. Then
1 √3 1 √3 1 − √3 1 √3
(a) A ≡ (2 , )B ≡ (− 2 , − ) (b) A ≡ (− 2 , ) B ≡ (2 , )
2 2 2 2

1 √3 1 √3 1 √3 1 √3
(c) A ≡ (2 , )B ≡ (2 , − ) (d) A ≡ (2 , − ) B ≡ (2 , )
2 2 2 2

8. If the circles 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 - 9 = 0 and 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 2x + 2y + 1 = 0 touch each other, then 

is
4
(a) − 3 (b) 0
4
(c) 1 (d) 3
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9. If P and Q are two points on a circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 – 4x + 6y – 3 = 0 which are farthest and

nearest respectively from the point (7,2) then

(a) P ≡ (2 - 2√2, - 3 - 2√2) (b) Q ≡ (2 + 2√2, - 3 + 2√2)

(c) P ≡ (2 + 2√2, - 3 + 2√2) (d) Q ≡ (2 - 2√2, - 3 + 2√2)

10. The Point(s) on the line x = 2 from which the tangents drawn to the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 =
16 are at right angles is (are)

(a) (2, 2√7) (b) (2, 2√5)

(c) (2, - 2√7) (d) (2, - 2√5)

11. The point of contact of a tangent from the point (1,2) to the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 1 has the
coordinates
1−2√19 2 + √19 1−2√19 2 − √19
(a) ( , ) (b) ( , )
5 5 5 5

1 + 2√19 2 + √19 1 + 2√19 2 − √19

(c) ( , ) (d) ( , )
5 5 5 5

12. A point P(√3, 1) moves on the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 4 and after covering a quarter of the
circle leaves it tangentially. The equation of a line along which the point moves after
leaving the circle is

(a) y = √3𝑥 + 4 (b) √3y = x + 4

(c) √3y = x - 4 (d) y = √3𝑥 – 4

13. Circles touching X – axis at a distance 3 from the origin and having an intercept of
length 2√7 on Y – axis is /are
(a) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 – 6x + 8y + 9 = 0 (b) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 – 6x + 7y + 9 = 0

(c) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 – 6x – 8y + 9 = 0 (d) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 – 6x - 7y + 9 = 0
14. Let 𝐿1 be a straight line passing through the origin and 𝐿2 be the straight line x + y = 1.
If the intercepts made by the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 – x + 3y = 0 on 𝐿1 and 𝐿2 are equal, then
which of the following equation can represent 𝐿1 ?
(a) x + y = 0 (b) x - y = 0
(c) x + 7y = 0 (d) x - 7y = 0
15. A circle S asses through the point (0,1) and is orthogonal to the circles (x-1)2 + 𝑦 2 = 16
and 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 1. Then,
(a) radius of S is 8 (b) radius of S is 7
(c) Centre of S is (- 7,1) (d) Centre of S is (- 8,1)
Type : Comprehension based
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Passage - 1
A line intersects x – axis at A(2,0) and y-axis at B(0,4). A variable line PQ which is
perpendicular to AB intersects x – axis at P and Y – axis at Q. AQ and BP intersect at R.
Now answer the following questions :
1. Locus of R is :
(a) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 – 2x + 4y = 0 (b) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 2x + 4y = 0

(c) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 – 2x - 4y = 0 (d) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 2x - 4y = 0
2. The locus of R and the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 – 8y – 4 = 0
(a) Touch each other internally (b Touch each other externally
(c) Intersect in two distinct points (d) neither intersect nor touch each other
3. Image of the locus of R in the line y = - x is
(a) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 – 2x + 4y = 0 (b) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 2x + 4y = 0

(c) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 – 4y = 0 (d) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 2x - 4y = 0
Passage – 2
Equation of any circle passing through the point(s) of intersection of circle S = 0 and
line L = 0 is S + kL = 0. Let P (𝑥1 , 𝑦1) be a point outside the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 𝑎2 and PA
and PB be two tangents drawn to this circle from P touching the circle at A and B.
On the basis of the above information, answer the following questions :
1. Equation of circumcircle of ΔPAB is
(a) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 𝑥𝑥1 + 𝑦𝑦1 = 0 (b) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 - 𝑥𝑥1 - 𝑦𝑦1 = 0
(c) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 𝑥𝑥1 + 𝑦𝑦1 - 𝑎2 = 0 (d) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 - 𝑥𝑥1 - 𝑦𝑦1 - 𝑎2 = 0
2. If P lies on the px + qy = r, then locus of circumcentre of ΔPAB is
(a) 2px + 2qy = r (b) px + qy = r
(c) px - qy = r (d) 2px - 2qy = r
3. The circle which has for its diameter the chord cut off on the line px + qy – 1 =
0 by the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 𝑎2 has centre
𝑝 −𝑞 𝑝 𝑞
(a) (𝑝2 +𝑞2 , 𝑝2+𝑞2) (b) (− 𝑝2 +𝑞2 , 𝑝2+𝑞2)
𝑝 𝑞
(c) (𝑝2+𝑞2 , 𝑝2+𝑞2) (d) None of these

Passage – 3
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3x – 2y + 1 = 0 and 2x – y = 0 are the equations of the sides AB and AD of the

parallelogram ABCD and the equation of a diagonal of the parallelogram is 5x – 3y – 1
=0
1. The equation of the other diagonal of the parallelogram is
(a) x – y + 1 = 0 (b) x – y - 1 = 0
(c) 3x + 5y + 13 = 0 (d) 3x + 5y = 13
2. The centroid of ΔABD is
4 14
(a) (1, 3) (b) (3, )
3
7 10 5 8
(c) (3, ) (d) (3, 3)
3

3. The area of a parallelogram ABCD is

(a) 2 Sq. units (b) 4 Sq. units
(c) 6 Sq. units (d) 8 Sq. units

Type : Matching
1. Match the items in column I to items in column II
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Column I Column II

(a) The centre of the circle having the (p) (1,1)

common chord of circles𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 4 and
𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 2x + 3y – 5 = 0 as diameter is
(b) All chords of contact of tangents to
circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 9 drawn from points on the (q) ( 2 , 3 )
13 13
line 2x + 3y – 9 = 0 pass through the fixed
point.
(c) Circumcentre of the triangle formed by
pair of tangents drawn from point (2,2) to (r) (3,2)
circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 2 is
(d) The centre of the circle lying in the first
quadrant and touching the coordinates (s) (2,3)
axes and having centre on the line x + 2y =
3 is

2.

Column I Column II

(a) If – 3𝑙 2 – 6l – 1 + 6𝑚2 = 0, then the (p) (x – 1)2 + (y – 2)2 = 1

equation of the circle having line lx + my +
1 = 0 as a tangent is
(q) (x – 3)2 + 𝑦 2 = 6
(b) For all values of 𝜃 the line (x – 1) cos 𝜃 +
(y – 2) sin 𝜃 = 1 is tangent to the circle
(c) For all values of m, the line y – 2 = m(x – (r) (x – 3)2 + 𝑦 2 = 5
1) - √1 + 𝑚2 is tangent to the circle
(d) if 4𝑎2 – 5𝑏 2 + 6a + 1 = 0, then the
(s) (x – 1)2 + (y – 2)2 = 4
equation of the circle having the line ax +
by + 1 = 0 as a tangent is

3.

Column I Column II
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(a) A variable chord AB of the circle 𝑥 2 + (p) (-9, 12)

5 5
𝑦 2 − 4x - 8y + 11 = 0 passes through the
origin. The locus of the mid-point of AB is a
circle whose centre is 5
(q) (2, 0)
(b) A line parallel to x – 3y + 5 = 0 touches
the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 4x + 2y – 5 = 0 at
(c) The centre of the circle passing through (r) (1,6)
points A(0,6) and B (0,-6) and touching the
line 5x + 12y + 72 = 0 is
(s) (1,2)
(d) If the circle 𝐶1 : 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 16 intersects
another circle 𝐶2 of radius 5 in such a
manner that the common chords of 9 − 12
3
(t) (5, 5 )
maximum length and has slope equal to 4.
The coordinates of the centre of circle 𝐶2
are

Type : Numerical based

1. From a point P outside a circle having centre at C, tangents PA and PB are
1 1 1
drawn such that 𝐶𝐴2 + 𝑃𝐴2 = 16, then the length of chord AB is……….

2. The number of possible integral values of m for which the circles 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 4

and 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 – 6x – 8y + 𝑚2 = 0 have exactly two common tangents is …..
3. If 11𝑎2 + 2𝑏 2 + 2ak + 1 = 0, where k is a fixed real number, then the value of
𝑘 4 for which ax + by + 1 = 0 is a tangent to a fixed circle is …..
4. A rectangle ABCD is inscribed in a circle with a diameter lying along the line 3y
= x + 10. If A and B are the points (-6,7) and (4,7) respectively, then area of
rectangle ABCD in square units is ………
5. Number of integral values of λ for which the variable line 3x + 4y – λ = 0 lies
between the circles
𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 - 2x - 2y + 1 = 0 and 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 - 18x - 2y + 78 = 0
Without intersecting any circle at two distinct points
6. The coordinates of points A, B, C satisfy the relation xy = 1000 and (𝛼, 𝛽) be the
coordinates of the orthocentre of ΔABC, then the value of 𝛼𝛽 is
7. A line of slope m is such that its segment between the lines 5x – y + 4 = 0 and
3x + 4y – 4 = 0 is bisected at (1,5), then 3m =
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8. The least positive integral value of λ for which two chords bisected by x – axis
can be drawn to the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 – λax – ay - 𝑎2 (λ2 + 1) = 0 from point (a(λ –
1 ), a(λ + 1)) is ….

Answers
Level – 1 : Concept building
Chapter Name : Circles.
Subjective type
Topic : Equation of circles, centre and radius
3 5 3√10
1. (4, - 4) , 4

2. 17(𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 ) + 2x + 44y = 0

3. 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 - 8x + 6y – 27 = 0
4. (x – 7)2 + (y – 6)2 = 9 & (x – 4)2 + (y – 3)2 = 9
5. 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + x – 2y – 41 = 0

6. 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 – 8x – 2y – 51 = 0, 4√13

7. 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 ±10𝑥 ± 8y + 16 = 0
8. 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 6x + 6y + 9 = 0, 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 – 2x + 2y + 1 = 0
9. 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 – 12x – 10y + 52 = 0
10. 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 – 10(1 + 2𝜋) x – 10y + 100𝜋 2 + 100 𝜋 + 25 = 0
33 56
11. (3,4) & (13 , 13)

12. 10
3 1
13. (-2 , 2)

14. ±5
15. ………..

Level – 1 : Concept building

Objective type
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Topic : Equation of circles, centre and radius

1. b
2. c
3. a
4. d
5. c
6. c
7. a
8. c
9. a
10. a
11. b
12. b
13. d
14. c
15. b
Level – 1 : Concept building
Subjective type
Topic : Tangents and normal

1. (i) 3x + 4y ± 15 = 0 (ii) 3x – 2y ± 3√3 =0 (iii) √3𝑥 – y ± 6 = 0

−1 −2
2. ( , )
5 5

3. x + 2y – 1 = 0
4. 14x – 5y – 4 = 0
5. y = 4 , 8x + 15y = 68
6. (x + 2)2 + (y – 3)2 = 4

7. √26
8. ……………
9. ℎ2 + 𝑘 2 = 2𝑎2
10. …………..
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−𝑛𝑙 −𝑛𝑚
11. (𝑙2 +𝑚2 , 𝑙2 +𝑚2 )

12. 2x – y – 4 = 0 , x – 2y + 1 = 0
13. ……………
14. x = 0, 3x + 4y – 10 = 0, y = 0, 4x – 3y = 0
15. …………..
16. 4𝑥 2 + 4𝑦 2 + 30x – 13y - 25 = 0

17. 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 – 2y – 15 = 0 , 2𝑥 2 + 2𝑦 2 - 18x – 22y + 69 = 0

18. 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 – x – 2y = 0
19. 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 – 4x + 2y + 1 = 0
20. 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 – 1 = 0 & 4𝑥 2 + 4𝑦 2 – 15x – 4 = 0
Level – 1 : Concept building
Objective type
Topic : Tangents and normal
1. c
2. b
3. d
4. (a , b ,c)
5. b
6. (b,c)
7. c
8. a
9. b
10. d
11. b
12. d
13. c
14. a
15. d
16. c
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17. a
18. a
19. c
20. a
21. a
22. a
23. c
24. d
25. d
Level – 2 : Applications
Subjective
1. 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 6x – 3y – 45 = 0
2. 18 sq. units
3. 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 18x – 2y + 32 = 0
4. 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 – 3x – 7y + 12 = 0

5. 7(𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 ) – 10x – 10y – 12 = 0

6. 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 – 2x + 4y + 1 = 0
363
7. sq. units
8

8. 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 – 10x – 4y + 4 = 0
9. (2,-2) and (-2,2)
10. 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 14x – 6y + 6 = 0
11. 4(𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 ) + 2y – 29 = 0

12. 2𝑥 2 + 2𝑦 2 – 10x – 5y +1 = 0
1 1
13. (𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 )2 (𝑥 2 + ) = 4𝑟 2
𝑦2

14. …………….
15. 25 < k < 29
16. …………………..
1 1
17. + =2
𝑥2 𝑦2
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31
18. 4𝑥 2 + 4𝑦 2 – 12x + 4y + =0
4
23
19. (2, )
3
18
20. (6, - )
5

Level – 2 : Applications
Objective
1. b
2. b
3. c
4. b
5. d
6. c
7. a
8. b
9. d
10. b
11. b
12. a
13. a, b
14. a
15. a
16. c
17. b
18. c
19. a
20. a

Level – 3 : Worksheet
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Subjective
1. (x – a) cos𝛼 + (y – b) sin𝛼 = r

2. 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 8x – 6y + 9 = 0
12
3. Ta𝑛−1 ( 5 )

4. 75 sq. Units.
5. 10 units.
6. 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 – 2dx + a = 0
−2 −4
7. ( , ) , 4x + 3y + 4 = 0
5 5

8. 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 – 10x – 4y + 4 = 0

9. √2(10 − 4√5) units

10. 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 2(10± 3 √6) x + (55 ± 24 √6 ) = 0

11. …………..
12. …………..

13. √11
14. (25x – 10)2 + (25y + 1)2 = 1601
15. …………….
16. 2𝑥 2 + 2𝑦 2 – 2hy + 2 & y + c = 0
31 23 5
17. (x + 18)2 + (y + 12)2 = (3 + 36 √949)2

18. 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 – 18x – 2y +32 = 0

− 18
19. (6, )
5

20. 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 – 4x + 3 = 0
Level – 4 : Miscellaneous
MCQ’s ( multi correct )
Answers
1. b, c
2. a, c
3. a, c
4. b, c
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5. a, c
6. a, c
7. c, d
8. a, d
9. a, b
10. a, c
11. a, d
12. b, c
13. a, c
14. b, c
15. b, c
Comprehension based
1. Passage 1. 1. c
2. a
3. b
2. Passage 2. 1. b
2. a
3. c
3. Passage 3. 1. a
2. d
3. b
Matching Type.
Answers
1. a–q
b–s
c–p
d–p
2. a–q
b–p
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c–p
d–r
3. a–r
b – s, q
c–q
d – p, t
Numeric Based
1. 199
2. 75
3. 25
4. 1797
5. 4
6. 300
7. 60
8. 74