CUET-UG SERIES Mathematics
Linear Programmig Problem
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2023 Chapter Questions 35 MCQs
01
PYQ 2023
medium
mathematics ID: cuet-ug-
If the objective function for an LPP is and corner points for bounded feasible region are and , then:
(A) maximum value of is
(B)minimum value of is
(C) maximum value of is at
(D) no maximum value of
(E)maximum value of is
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(A) maximum value of is
(B)minimum value of is
(C) maximum value of is at
(D) no maximum value of
(E)maximum value of is
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
1
(B) and (C) Only
2
(A) and (B) Only
3
(C) and (D) Only
4
(C) and (E) Only
02
PYQ 2023
medium
mathematics ID: cuet-ug-
Which of the following statements is true ?
A. If the feasible region for a LPP is unbounded, maximum or minimum of the objective function Z = ax + by may or may not exist.
B. Maximum value of the objective function Z = ax + by in a LPP always occurs at only one corner point of the feasible region.
C. In a LPP, the minimum value of the objective function Z = ax + by (a, b > 0) is always 0 if origin is one of the corner points of feasible region.
D. In a LPP the max value of the objective function Z = ax + by is always finite.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
A. If the feasible region for a LPP is unbounded, maximum or minimum of the objective function Z = ax + by may or may not exist.
B. Maximum value of the objective function Z = ax + by in a LPP always occurs at only one corner point of the feasible region.
C. In a LPP, the minimum value of the objective function Z = ax + by (a, b > 0) is always 0 if origin is one of the corner points of feasible region.
D. In a LPP the max value of the objective function Z = ax + by is always finite.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
1
B, C and D only
2
A and C only
3
A, B and C only
4
C and D only
03
PYQ 2023
medium
mathematics ID: cuet-ug-
Which of the following is correct ?
1
Every LPP admits an optimal solution.
2
Every LPP admits a unique solution.
3
The optimal value does not occur at a corner print of the feasible region only.
4
If a LPP admits optimal solution at two points, then it has optimal solution at infinite number of points.
04
PYQ 2023
medium
mathematics ID: cuet-ug-
The value of objective function is maximum under linear constraints is
1
at
2
at the centre of feasible region
3
at any point of feasible region
4
at one of the corner points of the feasible region
05
PYQ 2023
medium
mathematics ID: cuet-ug-
The corner points of the feasible region determined by the system of linear inequalities are (0, 0), (0, 4), (4, 0), (2, 4) and (0, 5). If the maximum value of Z = ax + by where a, b > 0 occurs at both (2, 4) and (4, 0) then
1
a = 2b
2
2a = b
3
a = b
4
3a = b
06
PYQ 2023
medium
mathematics ID: cuet-ug-
The maximum value of Z= 2x + 3y subject to the constraints x≥0, y>0; x+y≤ 10, 3x+4y≤ 36 is:
1
20
2
27
3
30
4
0
07
PYQ 2023
medium
mathematics ID: cuet-ug-
For x+y=8, the maximum value of xy is:
1
4
2
8
3
32
4
16
08
PYQ 2023
medium
mathematics ID: cuet-ug-
The maximum value of Z=5x+3y subject to the constraints . is:
1
12
2
25
3
19
4
15
09
PYQ 2023
medium
mathematics ID: cuet-ug-
The feasible region of an LPP is shown in the figure below.
If , then the minimum value of occurs at :

If , then the minimum value of occurs at :

1
2
3
4
10
PYQ 2023
medium
mathematics ID: cuet-ug-
Objective function is subject to which combination of constraints, with feasible solution shown in the figure.

(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
1
(A), (B) and (C) Only
2
(A) and (B) Only
3
(A) and (D) Only
4
(A) and (E) Only
11
PYQ 2023
medium
mathematics ID: cuet-ug-
Match List I with List II
| LIST I | LIST II | ||
| A. | The common region determined by all the linear constraints of a L.P.P. is called corner point | I. | corner point |
| B. | A point in the feasible region which is the intersection of two boundary lines is called, | II. | non-negative |
| C. | The feasible region for an LPP is always a | III. | feasible region |
| D. | The constraints describes that the variables involved in a LPP are | IV. | convex polygon |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
1
(A)-(I), (B)-(III), (C)-(IV), (D)-(II)
2
(A)-(I), (B)-(III), (C)-(II), (D)-(IV)
3
(A)-(IV), (B)-(II), (C)-(I), (D)-(III)
4
(A)-(III), (B)-(I), (C)-(IV), (D)-(II)
12
PYQ 2023
medium
mathematics ID: cuet-ug-
The minimum value of z=3x+6y subject to the constraints , , , , is:
1
225
2
180
3
270
4
250
13
PYQ 2023
medium
mathematics ID: cuet-ug-
Match LIST I with LIST II
Choose the correct answer from the options given below
| List-I | List-II | ||
| A | If the corner points of the feasible region For an LPP are (0, 4), (5, 0), (7, 9), then the minimum value of the objective function Z =5x+y is. | I | 27 |
| B | If the corner points of the feasible region for an LPP are (0, 0), (0, 2), (3, 4), (5, 3). then the maximum value of the objective function Z=3x+4y | II | 60 |
| C | The comer points of the feasible region for an LPP are (0, 2), (1, 2), (4,3), (7, 0). The objective function is Z = x+5y. Then (Max Z+Min Z) is | III | 25 |
| D | If the corner points of the feasible region for an LPP are (0, 4), (3, 0), (3, 2), (6,9) The objective function is Z=2x+6y. Then (Max Z-Min Z) | IV | 26 |
1
A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II
2
A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II
3
A-IV,B-III,C-II, D-I
4
A-I, B-III, C-IV, D-II
14
PYQ 2023
medium
mathematics ID: cuet-ug-
Consider the following feasible region. Which of the following constraints represents the feasible region ?

A. 2x + 3y ≤ 6
B. x - 2y ≤ 2
C. 3x + 2y ≤ 12
D. 3x - 2y ≤ -3
E. x - 2y ≥ -1
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

A. 2x + 3y ≤ 6
B. x - 2y ≤ 2
C. 3x + 2y ≤ 12
D. 3x - 2y ≤ -3
E. x - 2y ≥ -1
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
1
A, C and E only
2
B, D and E only
3
B and C only
4
A, B and D only
15
PYQ 2023
medium
mathematics ID: cuet-ug-
For the LPP Max Z=3x+4y, x+y≤40; x+2y≤ 60, x≥0, y≥0 the solution is:
1
x= 20, y = 20, Max Z = 140
2
x= 40, y = 0, Max Z = 120
3
x = 0, y = 60, Max Z = 240
4
x = 10, y = 30, Max Z = 130
16
PYQ 2023
medium
mathematics ID: cuet-ug-
The maximum value of subject to the constraints is:
1
4
2
8.5
3
10.5
4
10
17
PYQ 2023
medium
mathematics ID: cuet-ug-
The corner points of feasible region determined by the system of linear constraints are (0, 3), (1, 1) and (3, 0). Let Z = px + qy where p, q > 0. The condition on p and q so that, minimum of Z occurs at (3, 0) and (1, 1) is :
1
p = 2q
2
3
p = 3q
4
p = q
18
PYQ 2023
medium
mathematics ID: cuet-ug-
The maximum value of Z = 3x + 4y subject to constraint x + y ≤6, x, y ≥ 0 is:
1
18
2
20
3
22
4
24
19
PYQ 2023
medium
mathematics ID: cuet-ug-
For the LPP, Min subject to the basic feasible solutions are:
1
(0, 0), (10, 0), (2, 4) and (0, 8)
2
(10, 0), (2, 4) and (0, 8)
3
(0, 0), (0, 10), (2, 4) and (8, 0)
4
(0, 10), (4, 2) and (8, 0)
20
PYQ 2023
medium
mathematics ID: cuet-ug-
Match List I with List II
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
| List I | List II |
|---|---|
| A. The region represented by | I. no feasible region |
| B. The region represented by the inequalities | II. 1st quadrant |
| C. The region represented by the inequalities | III. unbounded |
| D. The region represented by the inequalities | IV. bounded |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
1
A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV
2
A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III
3
А-II, В-III, C-IV, D-I
4
A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II
21
PYQ 2023
medium
mathematics ID: cuet-ug-
If corner points of a feasible region are (0, 0), (2,0) and (0, 3), then
(A) Maximum value of z=5x+3y is 10
(B) Minimum value of z=5x+3y is 0
(C) Maximum value of z=5x+3y is and minimum value is 0
(D) Maximum value of z=5x+3y is 10 and minimum value is 0
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
(A) Maximum value of z=5x+3y is 10
(B) Minimum value of z=5x+3y is 0
(C) Maximum value of z=5x+3y is and minimum value is 0
(D) Maximum value of z=5x+3y is 10 and minimum value is 0
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
1
(A) and (D) Only
2
(B) and (D) Only
3
(B) and (C) Only
4
(A), (B) and (D) Only
22
PYQ 2023
medium
mathematics ID: cuet-ug-
For the problem max Z = ax + by, x≥0, y ≥0, which of the following is NOT a valid constraint to make it a linear programming problem?
1
x≤5,y≤10
2
2x+3y≤60
3
x+2y≤40
4
x2+y≤50
23
PYQ 2023
medium
mathematics ID: cuet-ug-
Choose the wrong statement from the following:
1
A LPP is an optimization problem
2
In a LPP the constraints and objective function are linear
3
Max z=xy+2x+3y can be a valid objective function for a LPP
4
The optimal solution of a LPP is at one of the corner points of basic feasible solution
24
PYQ 2023
medium
mathematics ID: cuet-ug-
A carpenter earns a profit of ₹50 and ₹80 on one chair and one table respectively. The requirement and availability of wood and labour are tabled as:
| Required | Chair | Table | Available Quantity |
| Wood Labour | 3 1 | 5 2 | 150 56 |
The number of chairs and tables in appropriate units to be manufactured for maximum profit are, respectively:
1
0, 28
2
50,0
3
20, 18
4
0,30
25
PYQ 2023
medium
mathematics ID: cuet-ug-
An electric company has 300 Transistors, 400 Capacitors and 500 Inductors. The company wishes to make electronic goods using two circuits A and B. Requirement by circuit is as follows :
The profit from circuit A and B is ₹2000 and ₹3000 respectively then constrains of the LLP based on this data are :
| Transistor | Capacitor | Inductor | |
| A | 175 | 300 | 200 |
| B | 125 | 100 | 300 |
1
7x + 5y ≤ 12; 3x + y ≤ 4; 2x + 3y ≤5; x, y ≥ 0;
2
7x + 5y ≤ 12; x + 3y ≤ 4; 2x + 3y ≤5; x, y ≥ 0;
3
7x + 5y ≥ 12; 3x + y ≥ 4; 2x + 3y ≥ 5; x, y ≥ 0;
4
7x + 5y ≤ 12; 3x + y = 4; 2x + 3y ≤ 5; x, y ≥ 0;
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PYQ 2023
medium
mathematics ID: cuet-ug-
Match List I with List II
| LIST I | LIST II | ||
| A. | The common region determined by all the constraints of LPP is called | I. | objective function |
| B. | Minimize z = C₁x1+C2x2+.....+Cnxn is | II. | convex set |
| C. | A solution that also satisfies the non-negative restrictions of a LPP is called | III. | feasible region |
| D. | The set of all feasible solutions of a LPP is a | IV. | feasible solution |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
1
(A)-(I), (B)-(III), (C)-(IV), (D)-(II)
2
(A)-(II), (B)-(IV), (C)-(I), (D)-(III)
3
(A)-(III), (B)-(I), (C)-(IV), (D)-(II)
4
(A)-(IV), (B)-(III), (C)-(II), (D)-(I)
27
PYQ 2023
medium
mathematics ID: cuet-ug-
The corner points of the feasible region determined by the system of linear inequalities are (0,0), (4, 0), (2, 4) and (0.5). If the maximum value of Z = ax + by where a, occurs at both (2, 4) and (4.0), then
1
a = b
2
a = 2b
3
2a = b
4
a = 3b
28
PYQ 2023
medium
mathematics ID: cuet-ug-
The maximum number of passengers an aeroplane can carry is 300. A profit of ₹1200 is made on each executive class ticket and a profit of ₹800 is made on each economy class ticket. The airline reserves atleast 40 seats for executive class. However, atleast 5 times as many passengers prefer to travel by economy class than by executive class. The maximum profit of the airline is:
1
₹2,08,000
2
₹2.56,000
3
₹2,60,000
4
₹2.80,000
29
PYQ 2023
medium
mathematics ID: cuet-ug-
Two tailors A and B earn ₹150 and ₹200 per day respectively. A can stitch 6 shirts and 4 pants per day, while B can stitch 10 shirts and 4 pants per day. If the tailors A and B work for x and y days respectively. To maximize the earning for producing at least 60 shirts and 32 pants, the LPP is:
1
Maximize Z = 150x + 200y, subject to 6x + 10y 60, 4x + 4y 32, x, y 0
2
Maximize Z = 150x + 200y, subject to 6x + 10y 60, 4x + 4y 32, x, y 0
3
Maximize Z = 150x + 200y, subject to 6x + 4y 60, 10x + 4y 32, x, y 0
4
Maximize Z = 150x + 200y, subject to 6x + 10y 60, 4x + 4y 32, x, y 0
30
PYQ 2023
medium
mathematics ID: cuet-ug-
For the LPP
Maximise z=x+y
subject to x-y≤-1, x+y≤2, x, y≥0, z has:
Maximise z=x+y
subject to x-y≤-1, x+y≤2, x, y≥0, z has:
1
Max. value=
2
Max. value=5
3
Max. value=11
4
No Max. value
31
PYQ 2023
medium
mathematics ID: cuet-ug-
If objective function for LPP is and corner points of feasible region are and then maximum value of occurs at :
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
1
(A) and (E) Only
2
(C) Only
3
(C) and (B) Only
4
(C), (D), (B) Only
32
PYQ 2023
medium
mathematics ID: cuet-ug-
Corners points of the feasible region for an LPP are and .Let , be the objective function. If maximum of z occurs at and ,then the value of p is :
1
2
2
4
3
6
4
8
33
PYQ 2024
hard
mathematics ID: cuet-ug-
The corner points of the feasible region determined by , , , are , , and . If the objective function has its maximum value on the line segment , then the relation between and is:
1
2
3
4
34
PYQ 2024
easy
mathematics ID: cuet-ug-
Which one of the following represents the correct feasible region determined by the following constraints of an LPP?
1

2

3

4

35
PYQ 2024
easy
mathematics ID: cuet-ug-

1
Region A
2
Region B
3
Region C
4
Region D