MATHEMATICS

TARGET IIT JEE 2021

ARGET
XII

QUESTION B ANK
BANK
ON
APPLICATION OF DERIV
APPLICATION ATIVES
DERIVA
 [STRAIGHT OBJECTIVE TYPE]
b − 2 x , if x ≤ −1
Q.1 Let f : R → R be defined by f(x) = 
2 x + 3 , if x > −1
If f has a local minimum at x = – 1, then a possible value of b is equal to
−1
(A) 0 (B) (C) – 1 (D) 1
2
x
Q.2 The angle between the tangent lines to the graph of the function f (x) = ∫ (2 t − 5) dt at the points where
2
the graph cuts the x-axis is
π π π π
(A) (B) (C) (D)
6 4 3 2

Q.3 If a < b < c < d & x ∈ R then the least value of the function,
f(x) = x − a + x − b + x − c + x − d is
(A) c – d + b – a (B) c + d – b – a (C) c + d – b + a (D) c – d + b + a

Q.4 If a variable tangent to the curve x2y = c3 makes intercepts a, b on x and y axis respectively, then the
value of a2b is
4 3 27 3 4 3
(A) 27 c3 (B) c (C) c (D) c
27 4 9

1 1 1
Let f (x) = 3 − x 5 − 3x 3x − 1 . Then the equation f (x) = 0 has
2 3
Q.5
2 x 2 − 1 3x 5 − 1 7 x 8 − 1
(A) no real root (B) atmost one real root
(C) atleast 2 real roots (D) exactly one real root in (0,1) and no other real root.

Q.6 Number of roots of the equation x2 – 2x – log2 | 1 – x | = 3 is

(A) 4 (B) 2 (C) 1 (D) 0

Q.7 Difference between the greatest and the least values of the function
f (x) = x(ln x – 2) on [1, e2] is
(A) 2 (B) e (C) e2 (D) 1

∫ (t )( )
x
Q.8 The intervals of increase of f(x) defined by f ( x ) = 2
+ 2 t t 2 − 1 dt is equal to
−1
 −3  −1 1 
(A)  − ∞,  ∪ (0, 3) ∪ (10, ∞) (B) (– ∞, – 2) ∪  ,  ∪ (4, ∞)
 2   2 2
 −3 1
(C) (– ∞, – 2) ∪ (– 1, 0) ∪ (1, ∞) (D) (– ∞, – 2) ∪  ,  ∪ (1, ∞)
 4 4
x2
Q.9 If the normal of y = f(x) at (0, 0) is given by y – x = 0, then Lim
x→0 f ( x 2 ) − 20 f (9 x 2 ) + 2 f (99 x 2 )
is equal to
1 −1 1
(A) (B) (C) (D) non-existent
19 19 2
Q.B on application of derivatives [2]
Q.10 Number of positive integral values of ‘a’ for which the curve y = ax intersects the line y = x is
(A) 0 (B) 1 (C) 2 (D) More than 2

Q.11 Let C be the curve y = x3 (where x takes all real values). The tangent at A meets the curve again at B. If
the gradient at B is K times the gradient at A then K is equal to
1
(A) 4 (B) 2 (C) – 2 (D)
4
3 2
Q.12 The lines y = − x and y = − x intersect the curve 3x2
2 5
+ 4xy + 5y2 − 4 = 0 at the points P and Q respectively.
The tangents drawn to the curve at P and Q :
(A) intersect each other at angle of 45º
(B) are parallel to each other
(C) are perpendicular to each other
(D) none of these

Q.13 The bottom of the legs of a three legged table are the vertices of an isoceles triangle with sides 5, 5 and
6. The legs are to be braced at the bottom by three wires in the shape of a Y. The minimum length of the
wire needed for this purpose, is
(A) 4 + 3 3 (B) 10 (C) 3 + 4 3 (D) 1 + 6 2

x −1
Q.14 If Mean value theorem holds good for the function f (x) = on the interval [1, 3] then the value of 'c' is
x
1 2
(A) 2 (B) (C) (D) 3
3 3
2
Q.15 Let g : [1, 6] → [0, ∞) be a real valued differentiable function satisfying g′(x) = x + g ( x ) and
g(1) = 0, then the maximum value of g cannot exceed
(A) ln 2 (B) ln 6 (C) 6 ln 2 (D) 2 ln 6

Q.16 If the function f (x) = x4 + bx2 + 8x + 1 has a horizontal tangent and a point of inflection for the same
value of x then the value of b is equal to
(A) – 1 (B) 1 (C) 6 (D) – 6

Q.17 Coffee is draining from a conical filter, height and diameter both 15 cms into a cylinderical coffee pot diameter
15 cm. The rate at which coffee drains from the filter into the pot is 100 cu cm /min.
The rate in cms/min at which the level in the pot is rising at the instant when the coffee in the pot is 10 cm, is
9 25 5 16
(A) (B) (C) (D)
16π 9π 3π 9π

Q.18 A horse runs along a circle with a speed of 20 km/hr . A lantern is at the centre of the circle. A fence is
along the tangent to the circle at the point at which the horse starts . The speed with which the shadow of
the horse moves along the fence at the moment when it covers 1/8 of the circle in km/hr is
(A) 20 (B)40 (C) 30 (D) 60

Q.19 Let a, b, c, d are non-zero real numbers such that 6a + 4b + 3c + 3d = 0, then the equation
ax3 + bx2 + cx + d = 0 has
(A) atleast one root in [ –2, 0] (B) atleast one root in [ 0, 2]
(C) atleast two roots in [ –2, 2] (D) no root in [ –2, 2]
Q.B on application of derivatives [3]
Q.20 Give the correct order of initials T or F for following statements. Use T if statement is true and F if it is
false.
Statement-1: If f : R → R and c ∈ R is such that f is increasing in (c – δ, c) and f is decreasing in
(c, c + δ) then f has a local maximum at c. Where δ is a sufficiently small positive quantity.
Statement-2 : Let f : (a, b) → R, c ∈ (a, b). Then f can not have both a local maximum and a point of
inflection at x = c.
Statement-3 : The function f (x) = x2 | x | is twice differentiable at x = 0.
Statement-4 : Let f : [c – 1, c + 1] → [a, b] be bijective map such that f is differentiable at c then f–1 is
also differentiable at f (c).
(A) FFTF (B) TTFT (C) FTTF (D) TTTF

Q.21 The lateral edge of a regular hexagonal pyramid is 1 cm. If the volume is maximum, then its height must
be equal to :
1 2 1
(A) (B) (C) (D) 1
3 3 3

Q.22 In a regular triangular prism the distance from the centre of one base to one of the vertices of the other
base is l . The altitude of the prism for which the volume is greatest :
l l l l
(A) (B) (C) (D)
2 3 3 4

Q.23 The curve y − exy + x = 0 has a vertical tangent at :

(A) (1, 1) (B) (0, 1) (C) (1, 0) (D) no point

Q.24 Number of solution(s) satisfying the equation, 3x2 − 2x3 = log2 (x2 + 1) − log2 x is :
(A) 1 (B) 2 (C) 3 (D) none

Q.25 Consider the function

f (x) = x cos x – sin x, then identify the statement which is correct .
(A) f is neither odd nor even (B) f is monotonic decreasing at x = 0
(C) f has a maxima at x = π (D) f has a minima at x = – π

Q.26 Let f (x) = x3 – 3x2 + 2x. If the equation f (x) = k has exactly one positive and one negative solution then
the value of k equals
2 3 2 2 1
(A) – (B) – (C) (D)
9 9 3 3 3 3
a b
Q.27 The x-intercept of the tangent at any arbitrary point of the curve 2
+ 2 = 1 is proportional to:
x y
(A) square of the abscissa of the point of tangency
(B) square root of the abscissa of the point of tangency
(C) cube of the abscissa of the point of tangency
(D) cube root of the abscissa of the point of tangency .

Q.28 The function 'f' is defined by f(x) = xp (1 − x)q for all x ∈ R, where p,q are positive integers, has a
maximum value, for x equal to :
pq p
(A) (B) 1 (C) 0 (D)
p+q p+q
Q.B on application of derivatives [4]
Q.29 Let h be a twice continuously differentiable positive function on an open interval J. Let
g(x) = ln (h ( x ) ) for each x ∈ J
Suppose (h ' ( x ))2 > h''(x) h(x) for each x ∈ J. Then
(A) g is increasing on J (B) g is decreasing on J
(C) g is concave up on J (D) g is concave down on J

Q.30 Let f (x) and g (x) be two continuous functions defined from R → R, such that f (x1) > f (x2) and g (x1)
( )
< g (x2), ∀ x1 > x2 , then solution set of f g (α 2 − 2α ) > f ( g(3α − 4) ) is
(A) R (B) φ (C) (1, 4) (D) R – [1, 4]

1
Q.31 Let f (x) = x – then which one of the following statement is true
x
(A) Function is invertible if defined from R – {0} → R.
(B) f (x1) > f (x2), ∀ x1 > x2 and x1 ,x2 ≠ 0.
(C) Graph of the function has exactly one asymptote.
(D) Function is one-one in every continuous interval [a, b] defined on one side of origin.

t + 3x − x 2
Q.32 If the function f (x) = , where 't' is a parameter has a minimum and a maximum then the
x−4
range of values of 't' is
(A) (0, 4) (B) (0, ∞) (C) (– ∞, 4) (D) (4, ∞)

Q.33 A point is moving along the curve y3 = 27x. The interval in which the abscissa changes at slower rate than
ordinate, is
(A) (–3 , 3) (B) (– ∞ , ∞ ) (C) (–1, 1) (D) (–∞ , –3) ∪ (3,∞ )

Q.34 The graph of y = f (x) is shown. Let F (x) be an antiderivative of f (x). Then F(x) has

2π 4π π
(A) points of inflexion at x = 0, , π, and 2π, a local maximum at x = , and a local minimum at
3 3 2
3π
x=
2 2π 4π π
(B) points of inflexion at x = 0, , π, and 2π, a local minimum at x = , and a local maximum at
3 3 2
3π
x=
2
π 3π
(C) point of inflexion at x = π, a local maximum at x = , and a local minimum at x =
2 2
π 3π
(D) point of inflexion at x = π, a local minimum at x = , and a local maximum at x =
2 2
Q.B on application of derivatives [5]
Q.35 P and Q are two points on a circle of centre C and radius α, the angle PCQ being 2θ then the radius of
the circle inscribed in the triangle CPQ is maximum when
3 −1 5 −1 5 +1 5 −1
(A) sin θ = (B) sin θ = (C) sin θ = (D) sin θ =
2 2 2 2 4

( 12 + 12 cos 2 t − t ) dt
x
2 x
Q.36 Number of critical points of the function, f(x) = x3 − + ∫
3 2 1

which lie in the interval [− 2π, 2π] is

(A) 2 (B) 4 (C) 6 (D) 8

x
Q.37 The range of values of m for which the line y = mx and the curve y = enclose a region, is
x +1
2

(A) (–1, 1) (B) (0, 1) (C) [0, 1] (D) (1, ∞)

Q.38 For a steamer the consumption of petrol (per hour) varies as the cube of its speed (in km). If the speed
of the current is steady at C km/hr then the most economical speed of the steamer going against the
current will be
(A) 1.25 C (B) 1.5 C (C) 1.75C (D) 2 C
a x3
Q.39 The set of value(s) of 'a' for which the function f (x) = + (a + 2) x2 + (a − 1) x + 2 possess a
3
negative point of inflection .
(A) (− ∞, − 2) ∪ (0, ∞) (B) {− 4/5 }
(C) (− 2, 0) (D) empty set
Q.40 The number of points of local maximum and local minimum of the function
x2
t 2 − 5t + 4
f(x) = ∫
0
2 + et
dt are respectively

(A) 2, 2 (B) 3, 2 (C) 2, 3 (D) 1, 1

Q.41 Let f (x) = x + x on [1, 4]. The mean value theorem says that there must be some number 'c' between
1 and 4 so that f '(c) is equal to the average slope of f (x) on [1, 4]. the number 'c' must be
5 9 11
(A) (B) (C) (D) 3
2 4 4

Q.42 Read the following mathematical statements carefully:

I. Adifferentiable function ' f ' with maximum at x = c ⇒ f ''(c) < 0.
II. Antiderivative of a periodic function is also a periodic function.
T T
III. If f has a period T then for any a ∈ R. ∫ f (x ) dx = ∫ f ( x + a ) dx
0 0
IV. If f (x) has a maxima at x = c , then 'f ' is increasing in (c – h, c) and decreasing in (c, c + h)
as h → 0 for h > 0.
Now indicate the correct alternative.
(A) exactly one statement is correct. (B) exactly two statements are correct.
(C) exactly three statements are correct. (D) All the four statements are correct.
Q.B on application of derivatives [6]
Q.43 If the point of minima of the function, f(x) = 1 + a2x – x3 satisfy the inequality
x2 + x + 2
< 0, then 'a' must lie in the interval:
x 2 + 5x + 6
(
(A) −3 3, 3 3 ) (
(B) −2 3, − 3 3 )
(C) (2 3, 3 3 ) (D) (−3 3, − 2 3 ) ∪ (2 3, 3 3 )
Q.44 Two sides of a triangle are to have lengths 'a' cm & 'b' cm. If the triangle is to have the maximum area,
then the length of the median from the vertex containing the sides 'a' and 'b' is
1 2 2a + b a 2 + b2 a + 2b
(A) a + b2 (B) (C) (D)
2 3 2 3

Q.45 A rectangle has one side on the positive y-axis and one side on the positive x - axis. The upper right hand
ℓnx
vertex of the rectangle lies on the curve y = 2 . The maximum area of the rectangle is
x
(A) e–1 (B) e – ½ (C) 1 (D) e½

Q.46 A particle moves along the curve y = x3/2 in the first quadrant in such a way that its distance from the
dx
origin increases at the rate of 11 units per second. The value of when x = 3 is
dt
9 3 3
(A) 4 (B) (C) (D) none
2 2

 π
Q.47 Number of solution of the equation 3tanx + x3 = 2 in  0,  is
 4
(A) 0 (B) 1 (C) 2 (D) 3

Q.48 Consider f (x) = | 1 – x | 1 ≤ x ≤ 2 and

π
g (x) = f (x) + b sin x, 1<x<2
2
then which of the following is correct?
3
(A) Rolles theorem is applicable to both f, g and b =
2
1
(B) LMVT is not applicable to f and Rolles theorem if applicable to g with b =
2
(C) LMVT is applicable to f and Rolles theorem is applicable to g with b = 1
(D) Rolles theorem is not applicable to both f, g for any real b.

Q.49 The angle made by the tangent of the curve x = a (t + sint cost) ; y = a (1 + sint)2 with the x-axis at any
point on it is

(A) (π + 2 t ) (C) (2 t − π )
1 1− sin t 1 1+ sin t
(B) (D)
4 cos t 4 cos 2 t

Q.50 If f be a continuous function on [0, 1], differentiable in (0, 1) such that f (1) = 0, then their exists some
c ∈ (0, 1) such that
(A) c f ' (c) – f (c) = 0 (B) f ' (c) + c f (c) = 0
(C) f ' (c) – c f (c) = 0 (D) c f ' (c) + f (c) = 0
Q.B on application of derivatives [7]
Q.51 If the function f (x) = 2x2 + 3x + 5 satisfies LMVT at x = 2 on the closed interval [1, a] then the value of
'a' is equal to
(A) 3 (B) 4 (C) 6 (D) 1

Q.52 Consider the function f (x) = 8x2 – 7x + 5 on the interval [–6, 6]. The value of c that satisfies the
conclusion of the mean value theorem, is
(A) – 7/8 (B) – 4 (C) 7/8 (D) 0
π
2
∫ (sin x + t cos x )dx
0
Q.53 The value of t for which is maximum lies in the interval
π
2

∫ (sin x + t cos x )
2
dx
0

 1 1 3 3 3 3 5
(A)  0,  (B)  ,  (C)  ,  (D)  , 
 2 2 4 4 2 2 2

Q.54 Suppose that f is differentiable for all x and that f '(x) ≤ 2 for all x. If f (1) = 2 and f (4) = 8 then f (2)
has the value equal to
(A) 3 (B) 4 (C) 6 (D) 8

Q.55 There are 50 apple trees in an orchard. Each tree produces 800 apples. For each additional tree planted
in the orchard, the output per additional tree drops by 10 apples. Number of trees that should be added
to the existing orchard for maximising the output of the trees, is
(A) 5 (B) 10 (C) 15 (D) 20
1
Q.56 Which of the following statements is/are always true concerning the function f (x) = x +
x
I The graph of the function is symmetric about the y-axis
II The graph of the function has a relatively maximum at (1, 2) and a relative minimum at
(–1, –2)
III The graph of the function is concave up for x > 0 and concave down for x < 0.
(A) only I (B) only II (C) only III (D) only I and II

ℓnx
Q.57 Range of the function f(x) = is
x
 2  1
(B) (–∞, e2) (C)  −∞, (D)  −∞, 
e 
(A) (–∞, e)
  e

Q.58 If M (x0, y 0) is the point on the curve 3x2 – 4y 2 = 72, which is nearest to the line
3x + 2y + 1 = 0, then the value of (x0 + y0) is equal to
(A) 3 (B) – 3 (C) 9 (D) – 9

Q.59 The equation of normal to the curve x + y = xy, where it cuts the x-axis is equal to
(A) y = – 2x + 2 (B) y = 3x – 3 (C) y = x – 1 (D) 2y = x – 1

Q.60 If f(x) = x3 + ax2 + bx + 5 sin2x is a strictly increasing function on the set of real numbers then
a and b must satisfy the relation
(A) a2 – 3b + 15 ≤ 0 (B) a2 – 3b + 20 ≤ 0
(C) a2 – 3b + 25 ≤ 0 (D) a2 – 3b + 30 ≤ 0
Q.B on application of derivatives [8]
  3 −1
Q.61 The range of values of a for which the function f(x) = − x + cos a, 0 ≤ x < 1
 x, 1≤ x ≤ 3
has the smallest value at x = 1, is
(A) [cos 2, 1] (B) [–1, cos 2] (C) [0, 1] (D) [–1, 1]

1
Q.62 If f (x) = ∫ e|t − x | dt where (0 ≤ x ≤ 1), then maximum value of f (x) is
0

(A) e – 2 (B) e – 3 (C) e – 1 (

(D) 2 e − 1 )
1 1
Q.63 In which one of the following intervals Rolle's theorem hold(s) good for y = x2 sin + x3 cos .
x 2x
1 2  1 1  1 1 1 3
(A)  ,  (B)  ,  (C)  ,  (D)  , 
π π  3π π   2π π  π π
2
Q.64 Number of critical points of the function f(x) = (x − 2) (2x + 1) is equal to
3

(A) 0 (B) 1 (C) 2 (D) 3

[COMPREHENSION TYPE]
Paragraph for question nos. 65 to 67
x2
Consider the function f (x) = 2
x −1
Q.65 The interval in which f is increasing is
(A) (–1, 1) (B) (– ∞, – 1) ∪ (–1, 0)
(C) (– ∞, ∞) – {–1, 1} (C) (0, 1) ∪ (1, ∞)
Q.66 If f is defined from R – {–1, 1} → R then f is
(A) injective but not surjective (B) surjective but not injective
(C) injective as well as surjective (D) neither injective nor surjective.
Q.67 f has
(A) local maxima but no local minima (B) local minima but no local maxima
(C) both local maxima and local minima (D) neither local maxima nor local minima.

Paragraph for question nos. 68 to 70

Consider the cubic f (x) = 8x3 + 4ax2 + 2bx + a where a, b ∈ R.

Q.68 For a = 1 if y = f (x) is strictly increasing ∀ x ∈ R then maximum range of values of b is

 1 1  1 
(A)  − ∞, (B)  , ∞  (C)  , ∞  (D) (–∞, ∞)
 3  3  3 

Q.69 For b = 1, if y = f (x) is non monotonic then the sum of all the integral values of a ∈ [1, 100], is
(A) 4950 (B) 5049 (C) 5050 (D) 5047

Q.70 If the sum of the base 2 logarithms of the roots of the cubic f (x) = 0 is 5 then the value of 'a' is
(A) – 64 (B) – 8 (C) – 128 (D) – 256
Q.B on application of derivatives [9]
 Paragraph for question nos. 71 and 72
Consider the function
f (x) = x30 · (ln x)20 for x > 0
Q.71 If f is continuous at x = 0 then f (0)
(A) is equal to 0 (B) is equal to 2/3
(C) is equal to 1 (D) can not be defined to make f (x) continuous at x=0

Q.72 Maximum value of f (x) occurs at

2
(A) x = – (B) x = 1 (C) x = e–2/3 (D) x = e2/3
3

Paragraph for question nos. 73 to 75

Consider the functions f (x) and g (x) such that
x 1
x3
f (x) = + 1 − x ∫ g ( t ) dt and g (x) = x − ∫ f ( t ) dt .
2 0 0
Both f (x) and g (x) are defined from R → R.

Q.73 Which one of the following holds good for f (x)?

(A) f (x) is bounded (B) f (x) has exactly one maxima and one minima
(C) f (x) has a maxima but no minima (D) f (x) has a minima but no maxima

Q.74 Minimum distance between the functions f (x) and g (x) is

4 7 7 8
(A) (B) (C) (D)
3 2 6 2 3 2 3 2

Q.75 The function g (x)

(A) is injective but not surjective (B) cuts the y-axis at – 3/2
(C) cuts the y-axis at 3/2 (D) is neither injective nor surjective

Paragraph for question nos. 76 to 78

Let f (x) be a real valued continuous function on R defined as f (x) = x2 e– | x |
Q.76 The value of k for which the curve y = kx2 (k > 0) intersect the curve y = e| x | at exactly two points, is
e2 e2 e2
(A) e2 (B) (C) (D)
2 4 8

Q.77 The area bounded by ordinates at points of local maximum, the curve y = f (x) and x-axis is equal to

(A)
(
4 e2 − 5 ) (B)
e2 + 5
(C)
(
2 e2 + 5 ) (D) 4
2 2
e e e

Q.78 Range of the function f (x) is

 2  4  4
(A) 0, 2  (B) 0, 2  (C) 0, (D) (0, e2)
 e   e   e 

Q.B on application of derivatives [10]

 Paragraph for question nos. 79 to 81
x
Consider the function f(x) = x and g(x) = max. {f (t) : x ≤ t ≤ x + 1}
2
Q.79 Which of the following statement is incorrect?
 1   1 
(A) f(x) is increasing in  − ∞,  and decreasing in  , ∞
 ln 2   ln 2 
(B) local maximum value of f(x) exists
(C) local minimum value of f(x) does not exists
(D) f(x) changes its concavity at 2 points

Q.80 If f(x) = k has 2 distinct real roots then range of k is equal to

 1  1   1 
(A)  0,  (B)  0,  (C)  , ∞  (D) (– ∞, 0)
 e  e ln 2   e ln 2 

1
−1
ln 2
Q.81 The value of the definite integral ∫ g( x ) dx is equal to
0

1 1 2 1 1
(A) + – (B) +
2
2ln 2 2ln 2 eln 2 2 2ln 2 2 2ln 2

1 1 2 1 1
(C) + + (D) −
2
2ln 2 2ln 2 eln 2 2 2
2ln 2 2ln 2

Paragraph for Question No. 82 to 84

A curve y = f (x) passing through origin and (2, 4). Through a variable point P (a, b) on the curve,
lines are drawn parallel to coordinates axes. The ratio of area formed by the curve y = f (x), x = 0,
y = b to the area formed by the y = f (x), y = 0, x = a is equal to 2 : 1.
Q.82 Equation of line touching both the curves y = f (x) and y2 = 8x is
(A) 2x + y – 1 = 0 (B) 2x + y + 1 = 0 (C) x + 2y + 1 = 0 (D) x + 2y – 1 = 0

Q.83 Pair of tangents are drawn from the point (3, 0) to y = f (x). The area enclosed by these tangents
and y = f (x) is equal to
(A) 9 (B) 18 (C) 15 (D) 27

 1
Q.84 AB is the chord of curve y = f (x) passing through  0,  . Locus of point of intersection of tangents at
 4
A and B is
(A) 4y + 1 = 0 (B) 4y – 1 = 0 (C) 4x + 1 = 0 (D) 4x – 1 = 0

[REASONING TYPE]
Q.85 f : R → R
Statement-1: f (x) = 12x5 – 15x4 + 20x3 – 30x2 + 60x + 1 is monotonic and surjective on R.
Statement-2: A continuous function defined on R, if strictly monotonic has its range R.
(A) Statement-1 is true, statement-2 is true and statement-2 is correct explanation for statement-1.
(B) Statement-1 is true, statement-2 is true and statement-2 is NOT the correct explanation for statement-1.
(C) Statement-1 is true, statement-2 is false.
(D) Statement-1 is false, statement-2 is true.
Q.B on application of derivatives [11]
 2x + 2
Q.86 Let f (x) = ln(2 + x) – .
x+3
Statement-1: The equation f (x) = 0 has a unique solution in the domain of f (x).
Statement-2: If f (x) is continuous in [a, b] and is strictly monotonic in (a, b) then f has a unique root in
(a, b)
(A) Statement-1 is true, statement-2 is true and statement-2 is correct explanation for statement-1.
(B) Statement-1 is true, statement-2 is true and statement-2 is NOT the correct explanation for statement-1.
(C) Statement-1 is true, statement-2 is false.
(D) Statement-1 is false, statement-2 is true.

Q.87 Statement-1: The function F (x) = x ln x is increasing in (1/e, ∞)

Statement-2: If f (x) and g (x) both are increasing in (a, b) then f (x) · g(x) must be increasing in (a, b).
(A) Statement-1 is true, statement-2 is true and statement-2 is correct explanation for statement-1.
(B) Statement-1 is true, statement-2 is true and statement-2 is NOT the correct explanation for statement-1.
(C) Statement-1 is true, statement-2 is false.
(D) Statement-1 is false, statement-2 is true.

x7 x6 x5 x 4 x3 x 2
Q.88 Consider the polynomial function f (x) = − + − + − +x
7 6 5 4 3 2
Statement-1: The equation f (x) = 0 can not have two or more roots.
Statement-2: Rolles theorem is not applicable for y = f (x) on any interval [a, b] where a, b ∈ R
(A) Statement-1 is true, statement-2 is true and statement-2 is correct explanation for statement-1.
(B) Statement-1 is true, statement-2 is true and statement-2 is NOT the correct explanation for statement-1.
(C) Statement-1 is true, statement-2 is false.
(D) Statement-1 is false, statement-2 is true.

Q.89 A function y = f (x) is defined on [0, 4] as

2x if 0 ≤ x ≤ 1

f (x) =  ( x − 2) 2 if 1 < x ≤ 3
 1 if 3 < x ≤ 4
For the function y = f (x)
Statement-1: All the three conditions of Rolles Theorem are violated on [0, 4] but still f ' (x) vanishes
at a point in (0, 4).
Statement-2: The conditions for Rolles Theorem are sufficient but not necessary.
(A) Statement-1 is true, statement-2 is true and statement-2 is correct explanation for statement-1.
(B) Statement-1 is true, statement-2 is true and statement-2 is NOT the correct explanation for statement-1.
(C) Statement-1 is true, statement-2 is false.
(D) Statement-1 is false, statement-2 is true.

Q.90 Statement-1: f (x) = loge + x(π + x) is strictly increasing for all x > 0.
Statement-2: π + x > e + x ∀ x > 0
(A) Statement-1 is true, statement-2 is true and statement-2 is correct explanation for statement-1.
(B) Statement-1 is true, statement-2 is true and statement-2 is NOT the correct explanation for statement-1.
(C) Statement-1 is true, statement-2 is false.
(D) Statement-1 is false, statement-2 is true.

Q.B on application of derivatives [12]

Q.91 Consider the graph of the function f (x) = x + | x |
Statement–1: The graph of y = f (x) has only one critical point
Statement-2: f '(x) vanishes only at one point
(A) Statement-1 is true, statement-2 is true and statement-2 is correct explanation for statement-1.
(B) Statement-1 is true, statement-2 is true and statement-2 is NOT a correct explanation for statement-1.
(C) Statement-1 is true, statement-2 is false.
(D) Statement-1 is false, statement-2 is true.

1
Q.92 Statement-1: The function f (x) = ln x is increasing in (0, 10) and g (x) = is decreasing in (0,10)
x
Statement-2: If a differentiable function increases in the interval (a, b) then its derivative function
decreases in the interval (a, b).
(A) Statement-1 is true, statement-2 is true and statement-2 is correct explanation for statement-1.
(B) Statement-1 is true, statement-2 is true and statement-2 is NOT the correct explanation for statement-1.
(C) Statement-1 is true, statement-2 is false.
(D) Statement-1 is false, statement-2 is true.

Q.93 Statement-1: Suppose f (x) = 2x + 1 and g (x) = 4–x + 2–x. The equation f(x) = g(x) has exactly one
root.
Statement-2: If f (x) and g (x) are two differentiable functions defined for all x ∈ R and if f (x) is
strictly increasing and g (x) is strictly decreasing for every x ∈ R then the equation
f (x) = g(x) must have exactly one root.
(A) Statement-1 is true, statement-2 is true and statement-2 is correct explanation for statement-1.
(B) Statement-1 is true, statement-2 is true and statement-2 is NOT the correct explanation for statement-1.
(C) Statement-1 is true, statement-2 is false.
(D) Statement-1 is false, statement-2 is true.

( )
Q.94 Statement 1: Let f(x) = Max. x 2 , (1 − x ) 2 , 2 x (1 − x ) where 0 ≤ x ≤ 1. If Rolle's theorem is
4
applicable for f(x) on [α, β] then α + β + γ = , where γ ∈ (α, β) such that
3
f '(γ) = 0.
Statement 2: If a real-valued function g(x) defined on [a,b] satisfies hypothesis of Rolle's theorem
on [a, b] then g'(c) = 0 for some c ∈ (a, b).
(A) Statement-1 is true, statement-2 is true and statement-2 is correct explanation for statement-1.
(B) Statement-1 is true, statement-2 is true and statement-2 is NOT the correct explanation for statement-1.
(C) Statement-1 is true, statement-2 is false.
(D) Statement-1 is false, statement-2 is true.

[MULTIPLE OBJECTIVE TYPE]

x
Q.95 The function f(x) = ∫ 1 − t 4 dt is such that :
0
(A) it is defined on the interval [− 1, 1] (B) it is an increasing function
(C) it is an odd function (D) the point (0, 0) is the point of inflection

Q.96 Let f(x) = (x2 − 1)n (x2 + x + 1) then f(x) has local extremum at x = 1 when
(A) n = 2 (B) n = 3 (C) 4 (D) n = 6

Q.B on application of derivatives [13]

Q.97 If f(x) = a
{a x
sgn x } ; g(x) = a a x
sgn x 

for a > 0, a ≠ 1 and x ∈ R, where { } & [ ] denote the
fractional part and integral part functions respectively, then which of the following statements can hold
good for the function h(x), where
(ln a) h(x) = (ln f(x) + ln g(x)).
(A) ‘h’ is even and increasing (B) ‘h’ is odd and decreasing
(C) ‘h’ is even and decreasing (D) ‘h’ is odd and increasing.

Q.98 On which of the following intervals, the function x100 + sin x − 1 is strictly increasing.
(A) (− 1, 1) (B) (0, 1) (C) (π/2, π) (D) (0, π/2)

π
Q.99 Equation of a tangent to the curve y cot x = y3 tan x at the point where the abscissa is is
4
(A) 4x + 2y = π + 2 (B) 4x − 2y = π + 2 (C) x = 0 (D) y = 0

Q.100 If the side of a triangle vary slightly in such a way that its circum radius remains constant, then,
da db dc
+ + is equal to :
cos A cos B cos C
(A) 6 R (B) 2 R (C) 0 (D) 2R(dA + dB + dC)

x
Q.101 An extremum value of y = ∫ (t − 1) (t − 2) dt is :
0

(A) 5/6 (B) 2/3 (C) 1 (D) 2

x+2 if x < −1
 x2 if − 1 ≤ x < 1
Q.102 The function f (x) = 
 ( x − 2) 2 if x ≥ 1

(A) is continuous for all x ∈ R

(B) is continuous but not differentiable ∀ x ∈ R
(C) is such that f ' (x) change its sign exactly twice
(D) has two local maxima and two local minima.

Q.103 Equation of a line which is tangent to both the curves y = x2 + 1 and y = – x2 is

1 1
(A) y = 2x + (B) y = 2x −
2 2
1 1
(C) y = – 2x + (D) y = – 2x −
2 2

π
Q.104 A function f is defined by f (x) = ∫ cos t cos( x − t )dt , 0 ≤ x ≤ 2π then which of the following hold(s)
0
good?
(A) f (x) is continuous but not differentiable in (0, 2π)
(B) Maximum value of f is π
(C) There exists atleast one c ∈ (0, 2π) s.t. f ' (c) = 0.
π
(D) Minimum value of f is – .
2
Q.B on application of derivatives [14]
Q.105 Which of the following inequalities always hold good in (0, 1)
x2
(A) x > tan–1x (B) cos x < 1 –
2

 2 x2
(C) 1 + x ln  x + 1 + x  > 1+ x 2 (D) x – < ln(1 + x)
  2

x
Q.106 The function f(x) = ∫ t (et − 1) (t − 1) (t − 2)3 (t − 3)5 dt has a local minimum at x =
−1
(A) 0 (B) 1 (C) 2 (D) 3

Q.107 If f (x) is continuous and derivable ∀ x ∈ R and f ' (c) = 0 for exactly 2 real values of 'c' then the
number of real and distinct values of 'd' for which f (d) = 0 can be
(A) 1 (B) 2 (C) 3 (D) 4

Q.108 If Lim f ( x ) = Lim[f ( x )] (a is a finite quantity), where [·] denotes greatest integer function and f (x) is a
x →a x →a
non constant continuous function, then
(A) Lim f(x) is an integer. (B) Lim f(x) need not be an integer.
x →a x →a
(C) f(x) has a local minimum at x = a. (D) f(x) has a local maximum at x = a.

Q.109 Let y = f (x) be a function such that f ' (x) = x3 and the line x + y = 0 is tangent to the graph of f (x) then
which of the following alternative(s) is/are correct?
3
(A) f (0) = – (B) f (1) = 1 (C) f (–1) = 1 (D) f(3) = 21
4

Q.110 Which of the following functions fail to satisfy the condition of Rolle's theorem on the interval [– 1, 1],
 tan x
 , x≠0
(A) f (x) = | x |[ x ] ( B) f ( x ) =  x
 0, x=0
(C) f (x) = { x }+ { – x } (D) f (x) = | x | – | sin x |
Note: where [x] denotes the greatest integer less or equal to x and {x} denotes the fractional part of x
respectively.

Q.111 Let f be real-valued function on R defined as f(x) = x4 (1 – x)2 , then which of the following
statement(s) is(are) correct ?
(A) f '(c) = 0 for some c ∈ (0, 1). (B) f "(x) vanishes exactly twice in R.

(D) Monotonic increasing in  0,  ∪ (1, ∞ ) .

2
(C) f (x) is an even function.
 3

Q.112 Let f (x) = 1 + x ln  x + x 2 + 1  – 1+ x 2 and h (x) = f (x) – f 2(x) + f 3(x). Then

 
(A) h (x) is increasing in (0, ∞). (B) h (x) is decreasing in (–∞, 0).
(C) h (x) is increasing on R. (D) h (x) in decreasing on R.

Q.B on application of derivatives [15]

Q.113 Let f (x) = a(x – x1)(x – x2) where a, x1 and x2 are real numbers such that a ≠ 0 and x1 + x2 = 0.
Then which of the following statements is/are always correct?
(A) f (x) is increasing in (– ∞, 0) and decreasing in (0, ∞)
(B) f (x) is decreasing in (– ∞, 0) and inecreasing in (0, ∞)
(C) f (x) is non monotonic on R
(D) f (x) has an extremum point

Q.114 Let f : [0, 2] → R be continuous in [0, 2] and differentiable in (0, 2) and

f (0) = 0, f (1) = 1, f (2) = 1. Which of the following statements (is/are) correct?
1
(A) There exist some c1 ∈ (0, 1) such that f (c1) = .
10
(B) There exist some c2 ∈ (0, 1) such that f ' (c2) = 1.
(C) There exist some c3 ∈ (1, 2) such that f ' (c3) = 0.
1
(D) There exist some c4 ∈ (0, 2) such that f ' (c4) = .
2
1
Q.115 Let f be a continuous function on R and satisfies f (x) = e + ∫ e f ( t ) dt ,
x x

0
then which of the following is(are) correct?
(A) f (0) < 0 (B) f (x) is decreasing function on R
1
(C) f (x) is an increasing function on R (D) ∫ f ( x ) dx > 0
0

[INTEGER TYPE]
Q.116 Let S be the set of all x such that x4 – 10x2 + 9 ≤ 0. Find the maximum value of
f (x) = x3 – 3x on S.

1
Q.117 Find sum of all possible integral value(s) of 'p' for which the equation x + −3 = p – 3
x
has exactly two distinct solutions.

Q.118 For constant number 'a', consider the function f (x) = ax + cos 2x + sin x + cos x on R
(the set of real numbers) such that f (u) < f (v) for u < v. If the range of 'a' for any real numbers
m 
u, v is  , ∞  , then find the minimum value of (m + n).
n 

Q.119 Let P be the point on the curve 4x2 + α2y2 = 4α2, 0 < α2 < 8 whose distance from
Q(0, – 2) is greatest. If R is the reflection of P in the x-axis then find the least distance of R from the
line 3x – 4y + 7 = 0.

∫tf
2
Q.120 Let f : [0, ∞) → R be a continuous, strictly increasing function such that f 3(x) = ( t ) dt .
0
−1
If a normal is drawn to the curve y = f (x) with gradient , then find the intercept made by it on the
2
y-axis.

Q.B on application of derivatives [16]

 PRACTICE TEST-1
Time: 75 Minutes M.M. : 77
PART-A
[SINGLE CORRECT CHOICE TYPE]
Q.1 to Q.12 has four choices (A), (B), (C), (D) out of which ONLY ONE is correct. [12 × 3 = 36]
Q.1 Suppose x1 & x2 are the point of maximum and the point of minimum respectively of the function
f(x) = 2x3 − 9 ax2 + 12 a2x + 1 respectively, then for the equality x12 = x2 to be true the value of 'a' must be
(A) 0 (B) 2 (C) 1 (D) 1/4

Q.2 The minimum value of the function f(x) =

(
tan x + π6 ) is
tan x
(A) 0 (B) 1/2 (C) 1 (D) 3

Q.3 The sum of lengths of the hypotenuse and another side of a right angled triangle is given. The area of the
triangle will be maximum if the angle between them is :
π π π 5π
(A) (B) (C) (D)
6 4 3 12

ta n [ x]
2/3  , x ≠0
1 
Q.4 Given: f (x) = 4 −  − x  g (x) =  x
2   1 , x =0

h (x) = {x} k (x) = 5log 2 ( x + 3)

then in [0, 1], Lagranges Mean Value Theorem is NOT applicable to
(A) f, g, h (B) h, k (C) f, g (D) g, h, k
where [x] and {x} denotes the greatest integer and fraction part function.

Q.5 The set of values of p for which the points of extremum of the function,
f(x) = x3 − 3 px2 + 3(p2 − 1)x + 1 lie in the interval (− 2, 4) is
(A) (− 3, 5) (B) (− 3, 3) (C) (− 1, 3) (D) (− 1, 5)

x
Q.6 The difference between the greatest and the least value of f(x) = cos
2
sin x , x ∈ [0, π] is
2
3 3 3 3 1
(A) (B) (C) (D)
8 8 8 2 2

Q.7 For all a, b ∈ R the function f (x) = 3x4 − 4x3 + 6x2 + ax + b has :
(A) no extremum (B) exactly one extremum
(C) exactly two extremum (D) three extremum.

Q.8 The set of values of p for which the equation ln x − px = 0 possess three distinct roots is
 1
(A)  0,  (B) (0, 1) (C) (1,e) (D) (0,e)
 e

Q.B on application of derivatives [17]

Q.9 The lateral edge of a regular rectangular pyramid is 'a' cm long . The lateral edge makes an angle α with
the plane of the base. The value of α for which the volume of the pyramid is greatest, is
π 2 π
(A) (B) sin−1 (C) cot−1 2 (D)
4 3 3

1
Q.10 A right triangle is drawn in a semicircle of radius with one of its legs along the diameter. The maximum
2
area of the triangle is
1 3 3 3 3 1
(A) (B) (C) (D)
4 32 16 8

∫ ( ln )
x
Q.11 If f (x) = 1 + x +
2
t + 2lnt dt , then f (x) increases in
1
(A) (0, ∞) (B) (0, e–2) ∪ (1, ∞) (C) no value (D) (1, ∞)

Q.12 Minimum distance between the curves f(x) = ex and g(x) = ln x is

( )
1
(A) 2 (B) (C) 1 (D) 2 2 − 1
2

PART-B
[MATRIX TYPE]
Q.1 and Q.2has three / four statements (A, B, C OR A, B, C, D) given in Column-I and four / five statements
(P, Q, R, S OR P, Q, R, S, T) given in Column-II. Any given statement in Column-I can have correct matching
with one or more statement(s) given in Column-II.
[3 + 3 + 3=9]
Q.1 Column I Column II
4 1
(A) The least value of 'a' for which the equation, + =a (P) 20
sin x 1 − sin x
has atleast one solution on the interval (0, π/2) is
(B) A closed vessel tapers to a point both at its top E and its bottom F and (Q) 13
is fixed with EF vertical when the depth of the liquid in it is x cm, the volume
of the liquid in it is, x2 (15 − x) cu. cm. The length EF is (R) 10
lnx
(C) If Rolle's theorem is applicable to the function f(x) = (x > 0) (S) 9
x
over the interval [a, b] where a, b ∈ I, then the value of (a2 + b2) is equal to

Q.B on application of derivatives [18]

 [3+3+3+3=12]
Q.2 Column I Column II
x3 5 if x ≤ 1
(A) Let f (x) =  (P) 5

− ( x − 2)3 if x > 1
then the number of critical points on the graph of the function is (Q) 4
(B) Number of real solution of the equation, log22 x + (x − 1) log2 x = 6 − 2x , is
(C) The number of values of c such that the straight line 3x + 4y = c (R) 3
x4
touches the curve = x + y is (S) 2
2
x2
(D) If f(x) = ∫ (t − 1) dt , 1 ≤ x ≤ 2, then global maximum value of f(x) is (T) 1
x

PART-C
[INTEGER TYPE]
Q.1 to Q.4 are "Integer Type" questions. (The answer to each of the questions are upto 4 digits).[5 × 4 = 20]
Q.1 The lower corner of a leaf in a book is folded over so as to just reach the inner edge of the page. The
p
fraction of width folded over if the area of the folded part is minimum is where p, q ∈ N, find the least
q
value of (p + q).

Q.2 P is a point on positive x-axis, Q is a point on the positive y-axis and 'O' is the origin. If the line passing
through P and Q is tangent to the curve y = 3 – x2 then find the minimum area of the triangle OPQ.

Q.3 Find the length of the shortest path that begins at the point (2, 5), touches the x-axis and then ends at a
point on the circle x2 + y2 + 12x – 20y + 120 = 0.

Q.4 Two curves C1 : y = x2 – 3 and C2 : y = kx2 , k∈ R intersect each other at two different points.
The tangent drawn to C2 at one of the points of intersection A ≡ (a,y1) , (a > 0) meets C1 again at
B(1,y2) (y1 ≠ y 2 ) . Find the value of ‘a’.

Q.B on application of derivatives [19]

 PRACTICE TEST-2
Time: 75 Minutes M.M. : 80
PART-A
[SINGLE CORRECT CHOICE TYPE]
Q.1 to Q.7 has four choices (A), (B), (C), (D) out of which ONLY ONE is correct. [7 × 3 = 21]
Q.1 At the point P(a, an) on the graph of y = xn (n ∈ N) in the first quadrant a normal is drawn. The normal
1
intersects the y-axis at the point (0, b). If Lim b = , then n equals
a →0 2
(A) 1 (B) 3 (C) 2 (D) 4

Q.2 ( (
The function f (x) = 2x3 + αx2 + βx + γ , where α, β, γ ∈ R has local minimum at P log3 t 2 , f log3 t 2 ))
( ( ))  5  5 
and local maximum at Q log3 t, f log3 t . If R  , f    is the point of inflection, then 't' is equal to
 2  2 
(A) 3 2/5 (B) 31/5 (C) 35/3 (D) 33/5

Q.3 The complete set of non-zero values of k such that the equation | x2 – 10x + 9 | = kx is satisfied by
atleast one and atmost three values of x, is
(A) (– ∞, – 16] ∪ [4, ∞) (B) (– ∞, – 16] ∪ [16, ∞)
(C) (– ∞, – 4] ∪ [4, ∞) (D) (– ∞, 4] ∪ [16, ∞)

Q.4 If the equation x3 – 12x + a = 0 has exactly one real root, then range of a is equal to
(A) ( – ∞, – 16) ∪ (16, ∞) (B) {– 16, 16}
(C) (– 16, 16) (D) (– ∞, – 16] ∪ [16, ∞)

Q.5 The values of α for which the points of extremum of the function
f(x) = x3 – 3αx2 + 3(α2 – 1) x + 1 lie in the interval (– 2, 4) will be equal to
(A) (– 1, 3) (B) (3, 4) (C) (– 4, – 2) (D) (– 2, – 1)

 α 1
x sin   sin πx ; x ≠ 0
Q.6 Let f ( x ) =  x .
0 ; x=0
If Rolle's theorem is applicable to f(x) on [0, 1] then range of α is
(A) – ∞ < α < – 1 (B) α = 1 (C) – 1 < α < ∞ (D) α ≥ 0

Q.7 The function f (x) = (sin x)sin x attains its minimum value when x equal
1 2 1
(A) cos–1(0) (B) sin–1   (C) sin–1   (D) sin–1  
2 e e

Q.B on application of derivatives [20]

 [COMPREHENSION TYPE]
Q.8 to Q.10 has four choices (A), (B), (C), (D) out of which ONLY ONE is correct. [3 × 3 = 9]

Paragraph for question nos. 8 to 10

 x ln (1 + (1 x ) ) if 0 < x ≤ 1
x
 1
Let f (x) = 1 +  (x > 0) and g (x) = 
 x  0 if x = 0
Q.8 Lim g ( x )
x →0 +
(A) is equal to 0 (B) is equal to 1 (C) is equal to e (D) is non existent
Q.9 The function f
(A) has a maxima but no minima (B) has a minima but no maxima
(C) has both a maxima and minima (D) is monotonic
1n
 1 2 3  n 
Q.10 Lim  f  · f  · f   ......... f   equals
n →∞  n n n  n 
(A) 2e (B) 2e (C) 2 e (D) e

[REASONING TYPE]
Q.11 to Q.12 has four choices (A), (B), (C), (D) out of which ONLY ONE is correct. [2 × 3 = 6]

x{x} + 1, 0 ≤ x <1

Q.11 Consider function f (x) =  where { x } : fractional part function of x.
 2 − {x}, 1≤ x ≤ 2
Statement-1: Rolles Theorem is not applicable to f (x) in [0, 2]
Statement-2: f (0) ≠ f (2)
(A) Statement-1 is true, statement-2 is true and statement-2 is correct explanation for statement-1.
(B) Statement-1 is true, statement-2 is true and statement-2 is NOT the correct explanation for statement-1.
(C) Statement-1 is true, statement-2 is false.
(D) Statement-1 is false, statement-2 is true.

Q.12 Consider f and g be two real-valued functions defined on R.

Let f(x) = 2x – cos x, g(x) = e–x , u = c + 1 – c and v = c – c − 1 where c > 1.
Statement - 1 gof (u) > gof (v)
Statement - 2 f is increasing function and g is decreasing function.
(A) Statement-1 is true, statement-2 is true and statement-2 is correct explanation for statement-1.
(B) Statement-1 is true, statement-2 is true and statement-2 is NOT the correct explanation for statement-1.
(C) Statement-1 is true, statement-2 is false.
(D) Statement-1 is false, statement-2 is true.

Q.B on application of derivatives [21]

 [MULTIPLE OBJECTIVE TYPE]
Q.13 to Q.17 has four choices (A), (B), (C), (D) out of which ONLY ONE is correct. [5 × 4 = 20]

Q.13 Consider the function f : R → R defined as f (x) = x + sin x. Which of the following is/are the correct
statement(s)?
(A) The function is strictly increasing at every point on R except at 'x' equal to an odd integral multiple of
π where the derivative of f (x) is zero and where the function f is not strictly increasing.
(B) The function is bounded in every bounded interval but unbounded on whole real line.
(C) The graph of the function y = f (x) lies in the first and third quadrants only.
(D) The graph of the function y = f (x) cuts the line y = x at infinitely many points.
1
Q.14 A parabola of the form y = ax2 + bx + c with a > 0 intersects the graph of f (x) = 2 . Number of
x −4
possible distinct intersection(s) of these graph is
(A) 0 (B) 2 (C) 3 (D) 4

Q.15 A function f : R → R is such that

f '(x) = 0 at x = 0 and x = 2
f '(x) < 0 in 0 < x < 2 and x > 2
f '(x) > 0 for x < 0
Which of the following does not hold good?
(A) The graph of f has a local maximum point at x = 2
(B) The graph of f has a point of inflection at x = 2
(C) the graph of f has a local minimum point at x = 0
(D) The graph of f has a local minimum point at x = 2

Q.16 For the function f (x) = ln (1 – ln x) which of the following do not hold good?
(A) increasing in (0, 1) and decreasing in (1, e)
(B) decreasing in (0, 1) and increasing in (1, e)
(C) x = 1 is the critical number for f (x).
(D) f has two asymptotes

Q.17 Which of the following statement(s) is/are True?

(A) If f is a continuous real valued function defined on [0, 1] then ∃ positive number c such that
| f (x) – f (y) | ≤ c for all x, y in [0, 1].
(B) If f is continuous on R such that Lim f ( x ) = −∞ and Lim f ( x ) = ∞ then the equation f (x) = k,
x →−∞ x →∞
k ∈ R has at least a root in R.
(C) If f and g are derivable and f (x) > g (x) for a < x < b then f ' (x) > g ' (x) for a < x < b.
b b
(D) If f and g are continuous and f (x) > g (x) for a < x < b then ∫ f ( x ) dx > ∫ g ( x ) dx .
a a

Q.B on application of derivatives [22]

 PART-B
[MATRIX TYPE]
Q.1 has four statements (A, B, C, D) given in Column-I and five statements (P, Q, R, S, T) given in Column-II.
Any given statement in Column-I can have correct matching with one or more statement(s) given in Column-II.
[3+3+3+3=12]

[MATCH THE COLUMN]

ln x
Q.1 Consider the function f (x) = – ax + x2, x > 0 and a ≥ 0 is a real constant.
8
Column-I Column-II
1
(A) f (x) gives a local maxima at (P) a = 1 and x =
4

a − a 2 −1
(B) f (x) gives a local minima at (Q) a > 1 and x =
4
(C) f (x) gives a point of inflection for (R) 0≤a<1
a + a 2 −1
(D) f (x) is monotonic for (S) a > 1 and x =
4

PART-C
[INTEGER TYPE]
Q.1 to Q.3 are "Integer Type" questions. (The answer to each of the questions are upto 4 digits).[3 × 4 = 12]

Q.1 If the largest positive value of the function f (x) = 8x − x 2 − 14x − x 2 − 48 is k

where k ∈ N, then find the value of k.

Q.2 A bus contractor agrees to run special buses for the employees of ABC Co. Ltd. He agrees to run the
buses if atleast 200 persons travel by his buses. The fare per person is to be Rs. 10 per day if 200 travel
and will be decreased for everybody by 2 paise per person over 200 that travels. How many passengers
will give the contractor maximum daily revenue?

Q.3 If the point P(a, b) lies on the curve 9y2 = x3 such that the normal to the curve at P makes equal intercepts
with the axes. Find the value of (a + 3b).

Q.B on application of derivatives [23]

 [STRAIGHT OBJECTIVE TYPE]
Q.1 C Q.2 D Q.3 B Q.4 C Q.5 C
Q.6 A Q.7 B Q.8 C Q.9 B Q.10 B
Q.11 A Q.12 C Q.13 A Q.14 D Q.15 D
Q.16 D Q.17 D Q.18 B Q.19 B Q.20 C
Q.21 C Q.22 B Q.23 C Q.24 A Q.25 B
Q.26 A Q.27 C Q.28 D Q.29 D Q.30 C
Q.31 D Q.32 C Q.33 C Q.34 C Q.35 B
Q.36 B Q.37 B Q.38 B Q.39 A Q.40 C
Q.41 B Q.42 A Q.43 D Q.44 A Q.45 A
Q.46 A Q.47 B Q.48 C Q.49 A Q.50 D
Q.51 A Q.52 D Q.53 C Q.54 B Q.55 C
Q.56 C Q.57 C Q.58 B Q.59 C Q.60 A
Q.61 B Q.62 C Q.63 B Q.64 C Q.65 B
Q.66 D Q.67 A Q.68 C Q.69 B Q.70 D
Q.71 A Q.72 C Q.73 D Q.74 C Q.75 B
Q.76 C Q.77 A Q.78 B Q.79 D Q.80 B
Q.81 A Q.82 B Q.83 B Q.84 A Q.85 C
Q.86 C Q.87 C Q.88 A Q.89 A Q.90 D
Q.91 D Q.92 C Q.93 C Q.94 D
Q.95 A, B, C, D Q.96 A, C, D Q.97 D Q.98 B, C, D
Q.99 A, B, D Q.100 C, D Q.101 A, B Q.102 A, B, D
Q.103 A, C Q.104 C, D Q.105 A, C, D Q.106 B, D
Q.107 A, B, C Q.108 A, C Q.109 B, C, D Q.110 A, B, C
Q.111 A, D Q.112 A, B Q.113 C, D Q.114 A, B,C, D
Q.115 A, B Q.116 18 Q.117 21 Q.118 25
Q.119 3 Q.120 9

PRACTICE TEST-1
Q.1 B Q.2 D Q.3 C Q.4 A
Q.5 C Q.6 A Q.7 B Q.8 A
Q.9 C Q.10 B Q.11 A Q.12 A
PART-B
Q.1 (A) S ; (B) R ; (C) P Q.2 (A) R; (B) S; (C) T; (D) Q
PART-C
Q.1 5 Q.2 4 Q.3 13 Q.4 3

PRACTICE TEST-1
Q.1 C Q.2 C Q.3 A Q.4 A
Q.5 A Q.6 C Q.7 D Q.8 A
Q.9 D Q.10 D Q.11 A Q.12 A
Q.13 B, C, D Q.14 B, C, D Q.15 A, C, D Q.16 A, B, C
Q.17 A, B, D
PART-B
Q.1 (A) Q; (B) S; (C) P; (D) P, R
PART-C
Q.1 12 Q.2 350 Q.3 12

Q.B on application of derivatives [24]