NEB- Grade XI

Mathematics
Model Question-2078
Set-1

Candidates are required to give their answer in their own words as far as practicable. The
figures in the margin indicate full marks.
Time: 3 Hrs Full marks: 75
Attempt all the questions.
Group-‘A’ (1X11=11)
1. If 𝐴 ⊆ 𝐵 then which of the following is true?
a) 𝐴̅ ⊆ 𝐵̅ b) 𝐵̅ ⊆ 𝐴̅ c) 𝐴 ∪ 𝐵 = 𝐴 d) 𝐴 ∩ 𝐵 = 𝐵

2. Which of the following is singular matrix?

−1 6 −1 3
a. [ ] c. [ ]
3 5 3 5
2 6 −1 −2
b. [ ] d. [ ]
6 5 2 4

3. In a triangle 𝐴𝐵𝐶, if 𝑎 = 2, 𝑏 = 4, 𝑐 = 60∘ then the angles of A and B are

a. 30∘ , 90∘ c. 60∘ , 60∘
b. 75∘ , 45∘ d. 40∘ , 80∘

4. The x-intercept of the line 2𝑥 + 3𝑦 − 12 = 0 is

a. 4 c. 6
b. 5 d. 7

5. The conic section in which the eccentricity is less than 1 is

a. Parabola c. Hyperbola
b. Ellipse d. None of them

⃗⃗ and 𝑏⃗⃗ = 2𝑖⃗ − 𝑗⃗ − 𝑘

6. The angle between two vectors 𝑎⃗ = 𝑖⃗ + 𝑗⃗ − 2𝑘 ⃗⃗
𝜋 𝜋 𝜋
a. b. 𝜋 c. d.
2 4 3

7. The distribution is positive skewness if

a. 𝑋̅ > 𝑀𝑑 > 𝑀𝑜 c. 𝑋̅ = 𝑀𝑑 = 𝑀𝑜
b. 𝑋̅ < 𝑀𝑑 < 𝑀𝑜 d. 𝑋̅ > 𝑀𝑜 > 𝑀𝑑

8. The function 𝑦 = 𝑓(𝑥) is decreasing if

𝑑𝑦 𝑑𝑦
a. >0 c. <0
𝑑𝑥 𝑑𝑥
𝑑𝑦 𝑑2𝑦
b. =0 d. <0
𝑑𝑥 𝑑𝑥 2
9. ∫ 𝑒 5𝑥 is equal to
a. 𝑒 5𝑥 + 𝑐 𝑒 5𝑥
d. +𝑐
b. 5𝑒 5𝑥 + 𝑐 5
𝑒𝑥
c. +𝑐
5

10.A positive root of the function 𝑓(𝑥) lies in (a, b) exists if

a. 𝑓(𝑎). 𝑓(𝑏) > 0

b. 𝑓(𝑎)𝑓(𝑏) < 0

c. 𝑓(𝑎)𝑓(𝑏) = 0

d. 𝑓(𝑎) = 𝑓(𝑏)

11.Two forces P and 2P acting at a point, have the resultant √3P, what is the angle between
the two given forces?
a. 90∘ c. 120∘
b. 105∘ d. 135∘
OR
1
The total revenue function is 𝑅(𝑥) = 36𝑥 − 𝑥 2 , What is the marginal revenue (MR) at
10
𝑥 = 10
a. Rs. 33 c. Rs. 34
b. Rs. 33.50 d. Rs. 34.50

Group - B
12. A. If P and q are any two statements, prove that (𝑝 ∨ 𝑞) ≡ ~(𝑞 ∧ 𝑝) (2)
B. The sum of three numbers in A. P is 36. When the numbers are increased by 1, 4, 43
respectively, the resulting numbers are in G.P. Find the numbers (3)

13. A. Re write the inequality −4 ≤ 𝑥 ≤ −1 using absolute value sign (2)

B. Find the domain of the function 𝑓(𝑥) = √6 − 𝑥 − 𝑥 2 (3)

𝑏−𝑐 𝐶𝑜𝑠𝐴 𝑆𝑖𝑛 𝐴

14.A. In any triangle, prove that = (2)
𝑎−𝑐 𝐶𝑜𝑠𝐵 𝑆𝑖𝑛 𝐵
B. Define linearly independent vectors. Prove vectorically
𝑎2 = 𝑏 2 + 𝑐 2 − 2𝑏𝑐 𝐶𝑜𝑠 𝐴 (1+2)

15. A. Find the coefficient of Variation from the following data (3)
Marks 10 12 15 18 20
Frequency 2 7 10 8 3
B. Two coins are tossed simultaneously find the probability of getting at least one head. (2)
tan 𝑥−tan 𝑦
16. A. Evaluate: lim (2)
𝑥⟶𝑦 𝑥−𝑦

B. Show that the following function is continuous at x=2 (3)

2 − 𝑥 2 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑥 ≤ 2
𝑓(𝑥) = {
𝑥 − 4 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑥 > 2

17.Evaluate: ∫ 𝑥 2 𝑆𝑖𝑛2𝑥 𝑑𝑥

18.Show that the equation 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑥 3 − 18 = 0 has no negative root and one positive root,
and find the positive root correct to 3 place of decimal in the interval (2, 3). Use method
of bisection.

19.A body of weight 68N is suspended by two strings of length 8m and 15m respectively
and the other ends of the strings are attached to two fixed points in a horizontal line 17m
apart, find the tensions of the strings.

OR
A decline in the price of good x by Rs 5 causes an increase in its demand by 20 units to
50 units. The new price X is Rs. 15
i. Calculate elasticity of demand
ii. The elasticity of demand is negative. What does it mean?

Group C

20. A. Examine whether the function: 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑆𝑖𝑛2𝑥 is odd or even. Also test the
periodicity. (2)
1−𝑖
B. If 𝑥 − 𝑖𝑦 = √ , Prove that 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 1 (3)
1+𝑖
C. Prove that:
1 1 1
|𝑎 𝑏 𝑐 | = (𝑏 − 𝑐)(𝑐 − 𝑎)(𝑎 − 𝑏)(𝑎 + 𝑏 + 𝑐) (3)
𝑎3 𝑏 3 𝑐3

21. A. In one angle of a triangle is 60° and the ratio of the other two is 1:3, find all the
angles and ratio of the sides. (2)
2 2
B. Prove that the angle between the pair of line represented by 𝑎𝑥 + 2ℎ𝑥𝑦 + 𝑏𝑦 = 0
2√ℎ2 −𝑎𝑏
Is tan−1 (± ) (4)
𝑎+𝑏
C. Find the equation of the circle with centre at (3, 4) and touching the x-axis. (2)
22. A. From the first principles, Find the derivative of 𝑡𝑎𝑛5𝑥. (3)
B. A function 𝑓(𝑥) = 2𝑥 2 − 4𝑥 + 3 is given. Answer the following (1+1+2+1)
i. lim 𝑓(𝑥)
𝑥→2
′ (𝑥)
ii. 𝑓
iii. Test whether the function 𝑓(𝑥) is increasing or decreasing on the interval (1, 4)
iv. ∫ 𝑓(𝑥)𝑑𝑥

Best wishes
 NEB- Grade XI
Mathematics
Model Question-2078
Set-2
Candidates are required to give their answer in their own words as far as practicable. The
figures in the margin indicate full marks.
Time: 3 Hrs Full marks: 75
Attempt al the questions.
Group-‘A’ (1X11=11)
23.-5≤2x-3≤5 implies:
b) -4≤x≤1 b) 1≤x≤3 c) -1≤x≤4 d) -2≤x≤5
24.The multiplicative inverse of 7+24i is
7+24𝑖 7−24𝑖 24𝑖−7
a) b) 7-24i c) d)
625 625 625
𝐴
25.In a triangle ABC , (b+c-a) tan is equal to:
2
∆ 2∆ 2𝑠 𝑅𝑠
a) b) c) d)
𝑠 𝑠 ∆ 𝑎
26.In a triangle ABC, if a=4, b=5 and c=6, then ∠C is equal to:
a) ∠A b) ∠A/2 c) ∠2A d) ∠3A
5. If | a + b | = | a | + | b | then,
2 2 2

a) a = b b) |a + b| = |a| +|b| c) a || b d) a | b
6. Equation of parabola with vertex (2,3) and focus (2,5) is
a) (x-2)2=8(y-3) b) (x-3)2=8(y-2) c) (x-1)2=8(y-3) d) (x+2)2=8(y-3)
7. If P(A)=0.61, P(B)= 0.25 and if A and B are independent events, find P(A⋂B).
a) 0.2145 b) 0.3421 c)0.6524 d) 0.1525
𝑥 −3 −2−3
8. lim =
𝑥→2 𝑥−2
a) −1⁄16 b) 1⁄8 c) −3⁄16 𝑑) −5⁄16
9. differential coefficient of esinx w.r.t sinx is:
a) sinx b) esinx c) sin−1 𝑥 d) ex
10. The minimum number of iterations required in bisection method to achieve an
approximation with accuracy 10-4 lying in the interval [1,2] is
a) 13 b)14 c)15 d)10
11. The resultant of two forces P and Q is R. If Q is doubled, the new resultant is
perpendicular to P. then,
a) Q=R b)P=R c)R=2Q d) R=2P
OR
The total cost of making Q is given by C(Q)= 3Q2 +4Q +5. Then the marginal cost at
the production level 4 is:
a) 25 b)26 c)27 d)28

Group-‘B’ [5 X 8 = 40]
12. State the condition for the function to be symmetrical about origin.Draw the graph of
the function f(x)=-x2+4x-3. [1+4]
13. The G.M. and the H.M. between two numbers are respectively 9 and 5.4. find the
numbers. [5]
14. a) In any triangle ABC, prove that: bcos A/2 + a cos B/2 = ½(a+b+c)
2 2 [3]
b) Show that the three points A, B and C with position vectors

i – 2 j +3 k , 2i + 3 j – 4 k and –7 j + 10 k
respectively are collinear. [2]
15. Scores of two students in 6 tests were as follows.
Student A 74 75 80 78 72 77
Student B 86 84 80 88 87 85
Find which student may be considered to be more consistent. [5]
16. Define continuity of a function at a point x=a. a function f(x) is defined as :-
x2 +2 for x<5
f(x) = 20 for x=5
3x+12 for x>5
Show that f(x) has removable discontinuity at x=5. [1+4]
𝑑𝑥
17. Evaluate:- ∫ 2 2 2
𝑥 √𝑥 −𝑎
18. Using bisection method, find the root of the equation f(x)= x2 – 6logx-3 =0 ( 2 ≤ x ≤ 3),
correct to 4 decimal places with an accuracy of 10-2. [5]
19. Forces P-Q, P and P+Q act at point in the direction parallel to the sides of an equilateral
triangle taken in order. Find the magnitude and direction of the resultant.
OR
A customer has an income of Rs. 9600 to spend in purchasing two goods X and Y. The prices
of the goods X and Y are Rs.480 and Rs. 160 respectively.
i) Form a budget line. Also find slope and the intercepts
ii) What will happen to the slope and the intercepts when the income increases by 25%?
[5]
Group-‘C’ [8 X 3 = 24]
𝑎−𝑖𝑏 2 2
20. a) If x+iy = , show that x + y = 1. [2]
𝑎+𝑖𝑏
b) Prove that 1+x 1 1
1 1+y 1 = xyz(1/x+1/y+1/z+1)
1 1 1+z [4]
c) If x=3 and y=-4, verify |x-y| ≥ |x| - |y| [2]
2
21. a) The equation of the parabola is y = 16x. Find the coordinates of the ends of the latus
rectum. Also, find the area of the triangle formed by joining the ends of the latus
rectum and the vertex of the parabola. [4]
b)If given that p1 and p2 are the lengths of the perpendiculars drawn from the points
(cos𝜃, sin𝜃) and (-sec𝜃,cosec𝜃) on the line xsec𝜃+ycosec𝜃=0, respectively, prove that
4 - p22 =4
p12 [4]
22. a) Define derivative and Antiderivative of a function with one example of each. Find from
1
first principle, the derivative of 1/2
. [2+4]
(1−𝑥)
b) Find the area bounded by the x-axis and y= eax ; x=b, x=c. [2]

Best wishes
 NEB- Grade XI
Mathematics
Model Question-2078
Set-3
Candidates are required to give their answer in their own words as far as practicable. The
figures in the margin indicate full marks.
Time: 3 Hrs Full marks: 75
Attempt all the questions.
Group-‘A’ (1X11=11)
Rewrite the correct options in your answer sheet.
1. The range of sine function is

a) (-∞,∞) b) [-∞,∞] c) [-1,1] d)(-1,1)

𝑎 1 1
2. If a, b and c are in A.P, then , and will be in:
𝑏𝑐 𝑐 𝑏

a) A.P b) G.P. c) H.P d) none of these

3. In a triangle ABC, if sinA=3/5, sin B = 4/5, then a:b:c=

a) 1:2:3 b) 2:3:4 c) 3:4:5 d) 6:8:10

4. The length of perpendicular drawn from the point (2,1) to the line x-2y-5=0 is:

a) 5 b) √5 c) 6 d)√6

5. A conic section in which the value of eccentricity is unity is known as

a) circle b) parabola c) hyperbola d) ellipse

6. If a and b are non zero and non collinear vectors and x a + y b =0, then

a) x=0, y≠0 b) x≠0, y=0 c) x≠0, y≠0 d) x=0, y=0

7. in a leap year, the probability of having 53 Sundays is:

a)1/7 b) 2/7 c) 3/7 d)4/7

8. The curve of a function y=f(x) is concave upward if

a) y’’<0 b)y’’>0 c) y”=0 d) none of these

9. ∫ 𝑙𝑜𝑔𝑥𝑑𝑥 is equal to

a) logx+c b) xlogx + c c) xlogx+x+c d) xlogx-x+c

10. The rate of convergence in bisection method is:-

a) constant b) linear c) quadratic d) cubic

11. The magnitude of resultant of two forces of equal magnitude is equal to the magnitude of

either force. The angle between two forces is

a) 300 b) 600 c) 1200 d) 1500

OR

When percentage change in quantity demanded is equal to the percentage change in price, then,
elasticity of demand is:

a) >1 b) <1 c) 1 d) 0

Group-B [8x5=40]

12.a) Define tautology. Show that pᴧq →pνq is a tautology. [1+2]

b) Express the complex number 1-√3 i into polar form. [2]

1 1 1
13. If (b-c)2, (c-a)2, (a-b)2 are in A.P. then prove that , , are in A.P. [5]
𝑏−𝑐 𝑐−𝑎 𝑎−𝑏

1 1 3
14. a) In any triangle ABC, if + = , show that C=600. What will be the relation
𝑎+𝑐 𝑏+𝑐 𝑎+𝑏+𝑐

of a, b and c if C=900. [3+1]

b) Write the condition that the general equation of second degree may represent a line pair. [1]

15. Following are the marks obtained by the students A and B in 6 tests of 100 marks each.

Test 1 2 3 4 5 6
A 56 72 48 69 64 81
B 63 74 45 57 82 63
If the consistency of the performance is the criteria for awarding prize, who should get

the prize? [5]

𝑥− √2−𝑥 2
16. Define indeterminate form. Give examples. Evaluate: : lim [1+4]
𝑥→1 2𝑥− √2+2𝑥 2
𝑥
17. Evaluate: ∫ dx [5]
√9+𝑥 2
 18. Show that the equation x3 – x – 4 = 0 has one positive root and two negative roots and

find the positive root correct to 3 places of decimals using bisection method. [1+4]

19. i) State and prove triangle law of forces. [3]

ii) O is the circumference of the triangle ABC and forces P,Q and R are acting along OA,
𝑃 𝑄 𝑅
OB and OC are in equilibrium, show that = = [2]
𝑠𝑖𝑛2𝐴 𝑠𝑖𝑛2𝐵 𝑠𝑖𝑛2𝐶

OR

A firm has a demand function P=200-3Q and the cost function C=2Q2 – 3Q. Find the

marginal cost, marginal revenue and the marginal profit when the output is 12. [5]

Group-C [8x3=24]

20. a) Let R be a relation on A = {1, 3, 5, 7} is defined by x = 3y. List all the elements of
R. [2]
2
b) Find the domain and range of f(x) = x + 1 [2]
𝑥
c) Test the periodicity of the function f(x) = tan . [2]
4
2 4 3
d) Define symmetric matrix. If A = (2 3 4), prove that A + AT is symmetric. [2]
5 2 6

21.a) Find the value of k if the length of perpendicular from the point (2,-3) on the line
2x+ky+3=0 is 3. [2]
b) Show that the points (1,2) and (3,2) are on the same side of the line x+3y+1=0. [2]
c) Define parabola. Derive the equation of a parabola in standard form. [1+3]

22. a) Find the absolute maximum and minimum values of the function on the given interval.
f(x)= x3-6x2 +9x on [0,5] [4]
𝑥2 𝑦2
b) Find the area of the ellipse + = 1 using the method of integration. [4]
36 25

Best wishes
 NEB- Grade XI
Mathematics
Model Question-2078
Set-4
Candidates are required to give their answer in their own words as far as practicable. The
figures in the margin indicate full marks.
Time: 3 Hrs Full marks: 75
Attempt all the questions.

Group-‘A’ (1X11=11)
Rewrite the correct option in your answer sheet

1. If 𝐴 = {𝑥: 𝑥 = (2𝑥 + 1), 𝑛 ∈ 𝑁} and

𝐵 = {𝑥: 𝑥 = 3𝑥 − 2, 𝑛 ≤ 4, 𝑥 ∈ 𝑁} then 𝐵 − 𝐴 = ?

𝑎) {3, 5, 7} 𝑏) {1, 4, 10} 𝑐) {1, 7, 10} 𝑑) {3, 9, 10}

2. If the sum to infinity of a geometric series is 15, and the first term is 3. Then the common ratio is
4 5 3 3
a. 5
b. 4
c. 5
d. 4
3. In triangle ABC, if a=3, b=4 & c=5, what is the value of R?
2 1 5 1
𝑎) 5
𝑏) 5
𝑐) 2
𝑑) 2
4. If the length of the perpendicular drawn from the point (𝑎, 3) on the line 3𝑥 + 4𝑦 + 5 = 0 is 4. What is the
value of a?
3 37 −37 1
𝑎) 1 𝑜𝑟 7
𝑏) 2 𝑜𝑟 3
𝑐) 1 𝑜𝑟 3
𝑑) 3 𝑜𝑟 3
5. For what value of 𝜆 does the equation 12𝑥 − 10𝑥𝑦 + 2𝑦 2 + 11𝑥 − 5𝑦 + 𝜆 = 0 represents two straight lines?
2

a) 1 b) 3 c) 5 d) 2
6. For what value of m is the pair of vectors𝑖⃗ − 2𝑗⃗ + 4𝑘⃗⃗ and 2𝑖⃗ + 7𝑗⃗ + 𝑚𝑘⃗⃗ orthogonal?
a) 5 b) 3 c) 1 d) 7
7. What is the probability that a leap year selected at random contains 53 Sundays?
1 3 2 5
a) b) c) d)
7 7 7 7
1−𝐶𝑜𝑠𝑥
8. lim is equal to
𝑥→0 𝑥 2
1 3 2 1
a) b) c) d)
2 2 3 3

2
9. Find the value of ∫−1(𝑥 + 2)2 𝑑𝑥
a) 11 b) 13 c) 15 d) 21
10. How many iterations do you need to get that root if you start with a=1 & b=2 and the tolerance is 10−4 ?
a) 11 b) 14 c) 16 d) 8
11. A stone is thrown vertically upwards with an initial velocity of 30 𝑚𝑠 −1 from the top of a tower 35𝑚 high. Find
the time to reach the maximum height?
a) 15 b) 25 c) 35 d) 45
OR
The demand & supply function for a product is given as 𝑃𝑑 = 160 − 𝑄 and 𝑃𝑠 = 20 + 𝑄. What is the equilibrium
price?
 a) 70 b) 80 c) 100 d) 90

Group B (𝟓 × 𝟖 = 𝟒𝟎)
12. Define Absolute value of a real number?
𝑖) For any 𝑥 and 𝑦 in 𝑅, Prove that, |𝑥 − 𝑦| ≤ |𝑥| + |𝑦|
𝑖𝑖) If 𝑥 ∈ 𝑅 and a be any positive real number then prove that |𝑥| ≤ 𝑎 ⇒ −𝑎 ≤ 𝑥 ≤ 𝑎
[1 + 2 + 2 ]
13. Test the symmetry of the graph of a function 𝑦 = 𝑥 2 − 2 and sketch the graph mentioning the main
characteristics.
14. In ∆𝐴𝐵𝐶, Prove that
𝑎) (𝑆𝑖𝑛𝐵 − 𝑆𝑖𝑛𝐶) + 𝑏(𝑆𝑖𝑛𝐶 − 𝑆𝑖𝑛𝐴) + 𝑐(𝑆𝑖𝑛𝐴 − 𝑆𝑖𝑛𝐵) = 0 [2]
b) Find the value of 𝜆 so that the vectors 4𝑖⃗ + 5𝑗⃗ + 𝑘⃗⃗ , 5𝑖⃗ + 𝜆𝑗⃗ + 4𝑘⃗⃗ and −𝑗⃗ − 𝑘⃗⃗ are coplanar. [3]

15. Marks of two students in Six examination out of total score 100 were as follows:

Student A 40 60 70 80 50
Student B 60 30 80 70 60
Find which student may be considered to be more consistent. [5]

16. Define differential coefficient of a function. Use definition to find the derivative of
3𝑥+5
[1 + 4]
√𝑥

17. Using integration, find the area of the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 9 [5]

−2 3 2
18. Use Bisection method to find solutions accurate to within 10 for 𝑥 − 7𝑥 + 14𝑥 − 6 𝑖𝑛 (0,1) [5]
19. State Lami’s theorem. A body of mass 75kg – wt is suspended by two strings of length 0.9m and 1.2 m
respectively, the other ends of the strings being attached to two points in a horizontal line at a distance of 1.5 m
apart. Find the tension on the strings. [5]
OR
Suppose the selling price of a good is Rs. 6 per item. If fixed cost is Rs 20 and the variable cost amounts to Rs. 4
per item. Find
a. Total Cost b. Total Revenue c. Total Profit

d. Find the break even point and indicate, it in the graph [1 + 1 + 1 + 2]

Group C (𝟖 × 𝟑 = 𝟐𝟒)
𝑥
20. a. Prove that a function 𝑓: 𝑅 − {2} → 𝑅 − {1} given by 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑥−2 is bijective.
Also find its inverse. [3]

b. If √𝑥 + 𝑖𝑦 = 𝑎 + 𝑏𝑖, find 𝑥 − 𝑦𝑖 and 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 [2]

1+𝑥 𝑦 𝑧
c. Prove that | 𝑥 1+𝑦 𝑧 |=1+𝑥+𝑦+𝑧 [3]
𝑥 𝑦 1+𝑧

21. a. Prove that the straight line joining the origin to the point of intersection of the line
 𝑥 𝑦 1 1 2
𝑎
+ 𝑏 = 1 and the curve 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 𝑐 2 are at right angles if 𝑎2 + 𝑏2 = 𝐶 2 [5]

b. Find the equation of the parabola with focus at (3, 2) and directrix 𝑥 + 𝑦 − 3 = 0 [3]

22. a. Define continuity of a function at a point. A function 𝑓(𝑥) is defined as,

𝑥 2 − 5 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑥 < 4
𝑓(𝑥) = {8 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑥 = 4
2𝑥 + 3 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑥 > 4

Show that the function is discontinuous at 𝑥 = 4. How can you make it continuous at

𝑥=4 [1 + 3 + 1]

b. Find the differential coefficient of 𝑒 2𝑥 (1 + 𝑙𝑛𝑥) [3]