CBSE-CLASS-XII SERIES
Mathematics

Absolute Maxima And Absolute Minima

73 previous year questions.

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Chapter Questions
73 MCQs

01
PYQ 2024
hard
mathematics ID: cbse-cla
Two vertices of the parallelogram are given as and . If the equation of the line passing through and is: find the distance between sides and . Hence, find the area of the parallelogram .
02
PYQ 2024
easy
mathematics ID: cbse-cla
The perimeter of a rectangular metallic sheet is 300 cm. It is rolled along one of its sides to form a cylinder. Find the dimensions of the rectangular sheet so that the volume of the cylinder so formed is maximum.
03
PYQ 2024
medium
mathematics ID: cbse-cla
Let denote the set of all non-negative real numbers. Then the function defined as is:
1
one-one but not onto
2
onto but not one-one
3
both one-one and onto
4
neither one-one nor onto
04
PYQ 2024
easy
mathematics ID: cbse-cla

A bacteria sample of certain number of bacteria is observed to grow exponentially in a given amount of time. Using exponential growth model, the rate of growth of this sample of bacteria is calculated.


The differential equation representing the growth of bacteria is given as: where is the population of bacteria at any time . bf{Based on the above information, answer the following questions:}
[(i)] Obtain the general solution of the given differential equation and express it as an exponential function of .
[(ii)] If the population of bacteria is 1000 at , and 2000 at , find the value of .

05
PYQ 2024
easy
mathematics ID: cbse-cla
A relation on set is defined as:

Show that is an equivalence relation. Also, write the equivalence class .

06
PYQ 2024
medium
mathematics ID: cbse-cla
If , prove that , where is a constant.
07
PYQ 2024
medium
mathematics ID: cbse-cla
It is given that the function attains a local maximum value at . Find the value of , and hence obtain all other points where the given function attains local maximum or local minimum values.
08
PYQ 2024
medium
mathematics ID: cbse-cla
Let and . Find the value of such that the function defined by is onto. Also, check whether the given function is one-one or not.
09
PYQ 2024
medium
mathematics ID: cbse-cla
Let and If , then the value of is:
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2

3

4

10
PYQ 2024
medium
mathematics ID: cbse-cla
If and , then the value of is:
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1
2
2
3
5
4
7
11
PYQ 2024
medium
mathematics ID: cbse-cla
The vectors , , and represent the sides of:
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an equilateral triangle
2
an obtuse-angled triangle
3
an isosceles triangle
4
a right-angled triangle
12
PYQ 2024
easy
mathematics ID: cbse-cla

An instructor at the astronomical centre shows three among the brightest stars in a particular constellation. Assume that the telescope is located at and the three stars have their locations at points and , having position vectors: respectively. Based on the above information, answer the following questions:

13
PYQ 2024
medium
mathematics ID: cbse-cla
Find the equation of the line passing through the point of intersection of the lines: and perpendicular to these given lines.
14
PYQ 2024
medium
mathematics ID: cbse-cla
Find the absolute maximum and absolute minimum values of the function on the interval .
15
PYQ 2024
medium
mathematics ID: cbse-cla
Find the intervals in which the function is strictly increasing or strictly decreasing.
16
PYQ 2024
medium
mathematics ID: cbse-cla
Find the value of and so that the function defined as: is a continuous function.
17
PYQ 2024
medium
mathematics ID: cbse-cla
If , prove that , where is a constant.
18
PYQ 2024
easy
mathematics ID: cbse-cla
The chances of , , and getting selected as CEO of a company are in the ratio , respectively. The probabilities for the company to increase its profits from the previous year under the new CEO, or , are and , respectively. If the company increased the profits from the previous year, find the probability that it is due to the appointment of as CEO.
19
PYQ 2024
medium
mathematics ID: cbse-cla
Evaluate:
20
PYQ 2024
medium
mathematics ID: cbse-cla
Find:
21
PYQ 2024
medium
mathematics ID: cbse-cla
Find the position vector of point which divides the line segment joining points and having position vectors and , respectively, in the ratio 4:1 externally. Further, find .
22
PYQ 2024
medium
mathematics ID: cbse-cla
Given and , find .
23
PYQ 2024
medium
mathematics ID: cbse-cla
Assertion (A): Every scalar matrix is a diagonal matrix.
Reason (R): In a diagonal matrix, all the diagonal elements are 0.
1
Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of the Assertion (A).
2
Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is {not} the correct explanation of the Assertion (A).
3
Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.
4
Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.
24
PYQ 2024
medium
mathematics ID: cbse-cla
Assertion (A): Projection of on is the same as the projection of on .
Reason (R): The angle between and is the same as the angle between and numerically.
1
Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of the Assertion (A).
2
Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is {not} the correct explanation of the Assertion (A).
3
Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.
4
Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.
25
PYQ 2024
medium
mathematics ID: cbse-cla
Let and be two events such that . Then is:
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3

4

26
PYQ 2024
medium
mathematics ID: cbse-cla
The restrictions imposed on decision variables involved in an objective function of a linear programming problem are called:
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feasible solutions
2
constraints
3
optimal solutions
4
infeasible solutions
27
PYQ 2024
medium
mathematics ID: cbse-cla
If , and are the angles which a line makes with the positive directions of axes respectively, then which of the following is not true?
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2

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4

28
PYQ 2024
medium
mathematics ID: cbse-cla
If and , then and are:
1
collinear vectors which are not parallel
2
parallel vectors
3
perpendicular vectors
4
unit vectors
29
PYQ 2024
medium
mathematics ID: cbse-cla
The point of inflexion of a function is the point where: {5pt}
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and changes its sign from positive to negative from left to right of that point.
2
and changes its sign from negative to positive from left to right of that point.
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and does not change its sign from left to right of that point.
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.
{5pt}
30
PYQ 2024
medium
mathematics ID: cbse-cla
Let be a square matrix such that Then, is equal to:
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4

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PYQ 2024
medium
mathematics ID: cbse-cla
A function defined as is onto, if is: {5pt}
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2

3

4

{5pt}
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PYQ 2024
medium
mathematics ID: cbse-cla
For any square matrix , is always: {5pt}
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an identity matrix
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a null matrix
3
a skew symmetric matrix
4
a symmetric matrix
{5pt}
33
PYQ 2024
medium
mathematics ID: cbse-cla
If then is:
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2
3
4
34
PYQ 2024
medium
mathematics ID: cbse-cla

Of the following, which group of constraints represents the feasible region given below?

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4

35
PYQ 2024
medium
mathematics ID: cbse-cla
If a line makes an angle of with the positive directions of both -axis and -axis, then the angle which it makes with the positive direction of -axis is:
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2

3

4

36
PYQ 2024
medium
mathematics ID: cbse-cla

The derivative of w.r.t. is: {5pt}

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2

3

4

37
PYQ 2024
medium
mathematics ID: cbse-cla
Two vertices of the parallelogram are given as and . If the equation of the line passing through and is: find the distance between sides and . Hence, find the area of the parallelogram .
38
PYQ 2024
medium
mathematics ID: cbse-cla
The perimeter of a rectangular metallic sheet is . It is rolled along one of its sides to form a cylinder. Find the dimensions of the rectangular sheet so that the volume of the cylinder so formed is maximum.
39
PYQ 2024
hard
mathematics ID: cbse-cla
It is given that function attains a local maximum value at . Find the value of , hence obtain all other points where the given function attains local maximum or local minimum values.
40
PYQ 2024
medium
mathematics ID: cbse-cla
Evaluate:
41
PYQ 2024
medium
mathematics ID: cbse-cla
Find:
42
PYQ 2024
medium
mathematics ID: cbse-cla
Find:
43
PYQ 2024
medium
mathematics ID: cbse-cla
Find the absolute maximum and absolute minimum values of the function on the interval .
44
PYQ 2024
medium
mathematics ID: cbse-cla
Find the intervals in which the function is strictly increasing or strictly decreasing.
45
PYQ 2024
medium
mathematics ID: cbse-cla
Find the value of and so that the function defined as: is a continuous function.
46
PYQ 2024
medium
mathematics ID: cbse-cla
Given and , find .
47
PYQ 2024
medium
mathematics ID: cbse-cla
Evaluate:
48
PYQ 2024
medium
mathematics ID: cbse-cla
If , prove that
1
Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of the Assertion (A).
2
Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is it{not} the correct explanation of the Assertion (A).
3
Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.
4
Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.
49
PYQ 2024
medium
mathematics ID: cbse-cla
Evaluate:
1
Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of the Assertion (A).
2
Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is it{not} the correct explanation of the Assertion (A).
3
Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.
4
Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.
50
PYQ 2024
medium
mathematics ID: cbse-cla
Of the following, which group of constraints represents the feasible region given below?
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4

51
PYQ 2024
medium
mathematics ID: cbse-cla
If a line makes an angle of with the positive directions of both -axis and -axis, then the angle which it makes with the positive direction of -axis is:
1

2

3

4

52
PYQ 2024
medium
mathematics ID: cbse-cla
If and , then
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2

3

4

53
PYQ 2024
medium
mathematics ID: cbse-cla
The derivative of w.r.t. is:
1

2

3

4

54
PYQ 2024
medium
mathematics ID: cbse-cla
Let and be two events such that . Then is:
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2

3

4

55
PYQ 2024
medium
mathematics ID: cbse-cla
A card from a well-shuffled deck of 52 playing cards is lost. From the remaining cards of the pack, a card is drawn at random and is found to be a King. Find the probability of the lost card being a King.
56
PYQ 2024
medium
mathematics ID: cbse-cla

The Cartesian equation of a line passing through the point with position vector and parallel to the line
, is:

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2

3

4

57
PYQ 2024
medium
mathematics ID: cbse-cla
The lines and are perpendicular to each other for equal to:
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2

3

4

58
PYQ 2024
medium
mathematics ID: cbse-cla
A function is:
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discontinuous at only
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discontinuous at only
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discontinuous at
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continuous everywhere
59
PYQ 2024
easy
mathematics ID: cbse-cla

Rohit, Jaspreet, and Alia appeared for an interview for three vacancies in the same post. The probability of Rohit's selection is , Jaspreet's selection is , and Alia's selection is . The events of selection are independent of each other.

Based on the above information, answer the following questions:

60
PYQ 2024
medium
mathematics ID: cbse-cla
If and are two vectors such that , , and , then the angle between and is:
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2

3

4
0
61
PYQ 2024
medium
mathematics ID: cbse-cla
Using integration, find the area bounded by the ellipse , the lines , and the X-axis.
62
PYQ 2024
medium
mathematics ID: cbse-cla
Sketch the graph of and hence find the area bounded by this curve, the X-axis, and the ordinates and , using integration.
63
PYQ 2024
medium
mathematics ID: cbse-cla
Find the distance between the line and another line parallel to it passing through the point .
64
PYQ 2024
medium
mathematics ID: cbse-cla
Let and . Consider the function , defined by . Show that is one-one and onto.
65
PYQ 2024
medium
mathematics ID: cbse-cla

A bacteria sample of certain number of bacteria is observed to grow exponentially in a given amount of time. Using the exponential growth model, the rate of growth of this sample of bacteria is calculated.

The differential equation representing the growth of bacteria is given as:

where is the population of bacteria at any time .
Based on the above information, answer the following questions:
(i) Obtain the general solution of the given differential equation and express it as an exponential function of .
(ii) If the population of bacteria is 1000 at , and 2000 at , find the value of .

66
PYQ 2024
medium
mathematics ID: cbse-cla
If , and are the angles which a line makes with the positive directions of axes respectively, then which of the following is not true?
1

2

3

4

67
PYQ 2024
medium
mathematics ID: cbse-cla
If and , then and are:
1
collinear vectors which are not parallel
2
parallel vectors
3
perpendicular vectors
4
unit vectors
68
PYQ 2024
medium
mathematics ID: cbse-cla
is an example of a:
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variable separable differential equation
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homogeneous differential equation
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first-order linear differential equation
4
differential equation whose degree is not defined
69
PYQ 2024
medium
mathematics ID: cbse-cla
, if:
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2

3

4

70
PYQ 2024
medium
mathematics ID: cbse-cla
If the sides of a square are decreasing at the rate of , the rate of decrease of its perimeter is:
1

2

3

4

71
PYQ 2024
medium
mathematics ID: cbse-cla
A function is:
1
discontinuous at only
2
discontinuous at only
3
discontinuous at
4
continuous everywhere
72
PYQ 2025
hard
mathematics ID: cbse-cla
If
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3
2
7
3

4

73
PYQ 2025
medium
mathematics ID: cbse-cla
Find the absolute maximum and absolute minimum of the function on .