XII THEORY PRELIM

Time : 3 Hours Maths Paper I Marks :

80
General Instructions :
1. Question paper consists of 34 questions divided into FOUR section, namely A, B, C and D.
(1) Section - A: Q. No 1 contains 8 Multiple choice type of question carrying two marks each.
Q. No 2 contains 4 very short answer type of question carrying one marks each.
(2) Section - B: Q. No 3 to Q. No. 14 are 12 question carrying two marks each out of which any
eight are to be attempted.
(1) Section – C: Q. No 15 to Q. No. 26 are 12 question carrying three marks each out of which
any eight are to be attempted.
(1) Section - D: Q. No 27 to Q. No. 34 are 8 question carrying four marks each out of which any
five are to be attempted.
2. Figures to the right indicate full marks.
3. Start each section on new page.
4. For each MCQ, the correct answer must be written along with its alphabet :
e.g., (a)…../ (b)…../ (c)……/ (d)……, etc.
5. Evaluation of each MCQ would be done for the first attempt only.
6. Use of graph paper is not necessary . Only rough sketch is expected.
7. Use log table if necessary. Use of calculator is not allowed.

SECTION – A

Q. 1 Select and write the most appropriate answer from the given alternatives in each
questions.
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(i) If (p ⋀ ~q) → (~p ⋁ r) is a false statement, then the respective truth value of p, q and r are
(a) T, F, F (b) F, T, T
(c) T, T, T (d) F, F, F

(ii) Volume of parallelepiped whose conterminous edges are 2𝑖̂ -3𝑗̂ +4𝑘̂ , 𝑖̂ -2𝑗̂ -2𝑘̂ , 3𝑖̂ -𝑗̂ +𝑘̂ , is
(a) 5cu. Units (b) 6 cu. Units
(c) 7 cu. units (d) 8 cu. units

(iii) The direction rations of the line joining the points (4, 3, -5) and (-2, 1, -8 ) are
6 2 3
(a) 7, 7, 7 (b) 6, 2, 3
4 3 6
(c) 2, 4, -13 (d) 5, 5 , 5

(iv) The separate equations of the lines represented by 𝑥 2 - 4𝑦 2 = 0 are

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

(v) If the vectors 2𝑖̂ - 𝑗̂ +𝑘̂ , 𝑖̂ +2𝑗̂ -3𝑘̂ and 3𝑖̂ +λ𝑗̂ +5𝑘̂ are coplanar, then λ =
(a) -1 (b) -2
(c) -3 (d) -4

(vi) If a line makes 450 and 600 angles with X – axis and Y – axis respectively, then with Z- axis it will
 Make an anlge of
(a) 300 or 1500 (b) 900 𝑜𝑟 1800
(c) 450 𝑜𝑟 1350 (d) 600 𝑜𝑟 1200

(vii) If the volume of a parallelepiped whose coterminous edges are -3𝑖̂ +2 𝑗̂ +𝑛𝑘̂ ,
2𝑖̂ + 𝑗̂ -𝑘̂ , - 𝑖̂ +3 𝑗̂ +2𝑘̂ is 7 cu units, then the value of n is
(a) 0 (b) 1 (c) 3 (d) 4

(viii) If the slopes of the line represented by 𝑥 2 +2hxy +2𝑦 2 =0 are in the ratio 1:2,
then the value of h is
1 3
(a) ±2 (b) ±2 (c) -3 (d) ± 3

Q. 2 Attempt the following.

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i) Write the dual statement of each of the following compound statements:

(i) Madhuri has curly hair and brown eyes.

ii) Show that the points (2, -1, -1), (4, -3, 0) and (0, 1, -2) are collinear.

iii) Find the truth value of the following statements.

(i) 14 is a composite number or 15 is a prime number.

iv) If P : the examinations are approaching, q : Student for each of the following :
(i) ~p → q

SECTION – B
Attempt any Eight of the following.
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Q. 3 Write the negations of the following statements :

i) ∃ n ∈ N, such that n +4 > 9
ii) Some real numbers are not complex numbers.
(2)

Q. 4 Find the general solution of 4 𝑠𝑖𝑛2 𝑥 − 3 = 0.

(2)
Q. 5 In ∆ABC , prove that ac cos B – bc cos A = 𝑎 2 − 𝑏2 .
(2)

Q. 6 Find the measure of acute angle between the lines whose direction ratios are 3, 2, 6 and
-2, 1, 2.
(2)

Q. 7 If p, q, r are statements with truth values T, F, T respectively, determine the truth value
of q → (p ⋁~r).
(2)

Q. 8 Show that there is no line in space whose direction angles are 300 , 450 , 600 .
(2)

7𝜋
Q. 9 Find the value of (𝑡𝑎𝑛 𝑡𝑎𝑛 ).
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(2)
Q. 10 Find the general solution of sinx = tanx.
(2)
Q. 11 Construct the truth table for each of the following statement patterns :
(i) ~(~p⋀~q)⋁q
(2)
Q. 12 Examine whether the following logical statement pattern is tautology, contradiction
Or contingeney
(p → ~q) → (q → ~ p)
(2)

Q. 13 Find the angle between the lines whose direction ratios are 4, -3, 5 and 3, 4, 5.
(2)

Q. 14 Find the vector equation of a line passing through the point (-1, -1,2) and
parallel to the line 2x – 2 = 3y + 1 = 6z – 2.
(2)

SECTION – C

Attempt any Eight of the following

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Q. 15 Write the converse, inverse and contrapositive of the following statement:

“ If an angle is a right angle then its measure is 900 ” .
(3)

Q. 16 Find the shortest distance between the lines 𝑟 = (𝑖̂ + 2𝑗̂ + 𝑘̂ ) + λ(𝑖̂ − 𝑗̂ + 𝑘̂ ) and
𝑟 = (2𝑖̂ − 𝑗̂ − 𝑘̂) + μ(2𝑖̂ + 𝑗̂ + 2𝑘̂ ).
(3)
Q. 17 Find the Cartesian form of the equation of the plane 𝑟 = (𝑖̂ + 𝑗̂) + s(𝑖̂ − 𝑗̂ + 2𝑘̂)+t(𝑖̂ + 2𝑗̂ + 𝑘̂ ). (3)

Q. 18 A baker man sell 5 types of cakes. Profit due to sale of each type of cake is respectively
3 Rs. , 2.5 Rs. , 2 Rs. , 1.5 Rs. And 1 Rs. The demands for these cakes are 10%, 5%,
20%, 50%, and 15% respectively.
What is the expected profit per cake?
(3)
Q. 19 If the slope of one of the lines given by a𝑥 2 + 2ℎ𝑥𝑦 + 𝑏𝑦 2 = 0 is four times the order,
show that 16ℎ2 = 25 ab.
(3)

Q. 20 Find the value of p, if the planes 𝑟. (𝑝𝑖̂ − 𝑗̂ + 2𝑘̂)+3 = 0 and 𝑟. (2𝑖̂ − 𝑝𝑗̂ − 𝑘̂) - 5 = 0
𝜋
Include an angle 3 .
(3)

𝑥+2 2𝑦−5
Q. 21 Find the direction cosines of the line = ; z = -1. Also , find the vector equation
2 3
of the line.
(3)

Q. 22 A fair coin is tossed 9 times. Find the probability that it shows heads
(i) exactly 5 times.
(ii) in the first four tosses and tails in the last five tosses.
(3)
Q. 23 Find the inverse of the following matrices by the adjoint method:
[1 2 3 0 2 4 0 0 5 ]
(3)

3 24
Q. 24 Show that 2( ) = ( )
5 7
(3)

Q. 25 Show that the volume of tetrahedron whose coterminuous edges are

7𝑖̂ + 𝑘̂ , 2𝑖̂ + 5𝑗̂ − 3𝑘̂ and 4𝑖̂ + 3𝑗̂ + 𝑘̂ is 14 cubic units.
(3)

Q. 26 Find the equations of the planes parallel to the plane x – 2y +2z – 4 = 0 which
is at unit distance from the point (1, 2, 3)
(3)

SECTION – D

Attempt any Five of the following:

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Q. 27 If three numbers are added their sum is ‘2’. If 2 times the second number is
subtracted from the Sum of first and third number we get ‘8’ and if three times
the first number is added to the sum of second and third number we get ‘4’. Find
the number using matrices.
(4)

Q. 28 Find the general solution of cos x – sin x = -1.

(4)

Q. 29 Find p and q, if the equation p𝑥 2 − 8𝑥𝑦 + 3𝑦 2 + 14x +2y +q = 0 represents a pair

of perpendicular lines.
(4)

Q. 30 Using vector method, find the incentre of the triangle whose vertices are P(0, 2, 1), Q(-2, 0, 0)
And R(-2, 0, 2).
(4)

Q. 31 There are two types of fertilizers 𝐹1 and 𝐹2 . 𝐹1 consists of 10% nitrogen and 6% phosphate.
Fertilizer 𝐹2 contains 5% nitrogen and 10% phosphate. After testing the soil conditions,
the farmer finds that he needs at least 14 kg. Of nitrogen and 14 kg. of phosphate for his crop.
Cost for 𝐹1 is Rs 12 per Kg. and that for 𝐹2 is Rs 10 per kg. Determine how much of
each type of fertilizers should be used so that the nutrient requirements are met at a
minimum cost. What is the minimum cost?
(4)

Q. 32 Minimize Z = 4𝑥1 + 5𝑥2 , subject to 2𝑥1 + 𝑥2 ≥ 7, 2𝑥1 + 3𝑥2 ≤ 15, 𝑥2 ≤ 3, 𝑥1 , 𝑥2 ≥ 0. Also ,

find the minimum value of Z.
(4)

Q. 33 The sum of three numbers is 6. If we multiply third number by 3 and add it to the second
number we get 11. By adding first and third numbers we get a number which is double the second
number. Using this information, find a system of linear equations. Find these three numbers using
matrices.
(4)
Q. 34 Give an alternative arrangement for the following circuit, so that the new circuit has two switches only.
Also , draw simplified circuit.

(4)