MOCK PAPER - 2

Class XII Mathematics Time : 3 Hrs

Max Marks : 80

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The Question Paper consists of three sections A, B and C.
Candidates are required to attempt all questions from Section A and all questions EITHER from Section B OR
Section C
Section A: Internal choice has been provided in two questions of two marks each, two questions of four
marks each and two questions of six mark each.
Section B: Internal choice has been provided in one question of two marks and one question of four
marks.
Section C: Internal choice has been provided in two questions of four marks each.
All working, including rough work, should be done on the same sheet as, and adjacent to the rest of the
answer.
The intended marks for questions or parts of questions are given in brackets [ ].
Mathematical tables and graph papers are provided.
Slide rule may be used.
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SECTION A
Q-1 In sub-parts (i) to (x) choose the correct option answer sub-parts (xi) to (xv), answer the questions as
instructed. [15 × 1 =15]

(i) Let A and B be symmetric matrices of same order, then which one of the following is correct regarding
(AB−BA).
1. Its diagonal entries are equal but non zero.
2. The sum of its non-diagonal entries is zero.

(a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2.

𝜋 2
(ii) For any value of n ∫0 𝑒 𝑠𝑖𝑛 𝑥 𝑐𝑜𝑠 3 (2𝑛 + 1)𝑥 𝑑𝑥 =
(a) −1 (b) 0 (c) 1 (d) 2.

(iii) If sec −1 𝑥 − cosec −1 𝑦 = 0, 𝑥 > , 𝑦 > 0; then what is the value of 𝑥 −2 + 𝑦 −2

1 1
(a) 1 (b) 2 (c) 2 (d) 2√2
2
𝑑𝑦 2 3 𝑑2 𝑦
(iv) The degree of the differential equation [1 + (𝑑𝑥 ) ] = 𝑑𝑥 2
3
(a) 1 (b) 2 (c) 3 (d) Can’t be determined

2 5
(v) If A is a symmetric matrix and B is skew symmetric matrix such that A - B = [ ], then B =
3 −1
−1 0 0 −1 0 −1 0 1
(a) [ ] (b) [ ] (c) [ ] (d) [ ]
0 −1 1 0 −1 0 −1 −1

0 𝑥−𝑎 𝑥−𝑏
(vi) What is the sum of the roots of the equation | 0 0 𝑥 − 𝑐| = 0 ?
𝑥+𝑏 𝑥+𝑐 1
(a) 𝑎 + 𝑏 + 𝑐 (b) 𝑎 − 𝑏 + 𝑐 (c) 𝑎 + 𝑏 − 𝑐 (d) 𝑎 − 𝑏 − 𝑐 .

(vii)Let A and B be two non-null events such that A⊂ B, then which one of the following statement is always
correct?
𝐴 𝐴 𝐴 𝐴
(a) P (𝐵 ) = 1 (b) P (𝐵 ) = P(B) − P(A) (c) P (𝐵 ) ≤ P(A) (d) P (𝐵 ) ≥ P(A)

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(viii) The set of all points where the function 𝑓 (𝑥) = |𝑥| + 𝑥 is differentiable is
(a) (0, ∞) (b) (−∞, 0) (c) (−∞, 0) ∪ (0, ∞) (d) (−∞, ∞)
𝑥
(ix) If 𝑓(𝑥) = [x] - [4], 𝑥 ∈ 𝑅 , where [x]denotes the greatest integer function, then:

(a) Both lim− 𝑓(𝑥) and lim+ 𝑓(𝑥) exists but are not equal (b) 𝑓 (𝑥) is continuous at 𝑥 = 4
𝑥→4 𝑥→4

(c) lim− 𝑓(𝑥) exists but not lim+ 𝑓(𝑥) (d) lim+ 𝑓 (𝑥) exists but not lim− 𝑓(𝑥)
𝑥→4 𝑥→4 𝑥→4 𝑥→4

(x) Shown below the graph of 𝑓(𝑥) = −2|𝑥 − 3|

Statement 1. Maximum value of the function is 0.

Statement 2. Minimum value will tend towards ∞.
Which one of statement(s) is/are correct?
(a) Only 1 (b) Only 2 (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2.

2 −1 0
(xi) If A = −1 3 0], Find |adj(adj A)|
[
1 0 1
(xii) Find the domain of cos−1 (𝑥 2 − 4)
(xiii) Two fair dice are thrown together. What is the probability that the absolute difference on the number
of them is 2 or 3 given that sum of the number on them is 6 or 7?

The following questions consists of two statements, one labelled as ‘Assertion (A)’ and the other labelled
as ‘Reason (R)’. You are to examine these two statements carefully and decide which of the following
codes based on Assertion (A) and the Reason (R) is correct.
Codes:
(A) Both A and R individually true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(B) Both A and R individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(C) A is true but R is false.
(D) A is false but R is true.
2 𝑥2 8
(xiv) Assertion (A) : ∫−2 1 + 5𝑥
𝑑𝑥 = 3
𝑎 𝑎
Reason (R) : ∫−𝑎 𝑓(𝑥)𝑑𝑥 = 2 ∫0 𝑓(𝑥) 𝑑𝑥 , if 𝑓(𝑥) is an even function.
𝑥2
(xv) Assertion (A) : If the function f: R – {-1,1} → A defined by 𝑓(𝑥) = 1− 𝑥 2 is surjective then A = R-[-1,0)
Reason (R) : For surjective function, range must be same as co-domain.

Q-2 Differentiate 𝑓 (𝑥) = 𝑥 𝑐𝑜𝑠𝑥 with respect to 𝑥. [2]

Q-3(a) Determine whether the given relation is reflexive, symmetric and transitive.
R = {(𝑥, 𝑦): xy is square of an integer ; x, y ∈ N} [2]

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OR
(b) Show that the function 𝑓 ∶ R→ R defined by 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑒 𝑥 is one-one but not onto.

Q-4 Solve: tan−1 𝑥 ≤ cot −1 𝑥 [2]

1
Q-5 Show that the function 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑥 + , 𝑥 ≥ 1 is increasing. [2]
𝑥
OR
1
If the side of an equilateral triangle increases at the rate of cm/sec and area increases at the rate of 6
√3
𝑐𝑚 2/sec, then find the side of equilateral triangle.
5𝑥
sin
Q-6(a) ∫ 2
𝑥 𝑑𝑥 [2]
sin
2
OR
2𝑥 3 − 1
(b) Evaluate: ∫ 𝑥4 + 𝑥
𝑑𝑥 [2]

𝑦 𝑦
Q-7 If cos −1 𝑥 − cos−1 2 = 𝛼, where 𝑥 ∈ [−1,1], 𝑦 ∈ [−2,2], 𝑥 ≤ 2 , then prove that

4𝑥 2 − 4𝑥𝑦 cos 𝛼 + 𝑦 2 = 4𝑠𝑖𝑛2 𝛼 [4]

𝑑2 𝑦 𝑑𝑦
Q-8 If 𝑦 = (sec −1 𝑥 )2 , 𝑥 > 0 show that 𝑥 2 (𝑥 2 − 1) + (2𝑥 3 − 𝑥) −2= 0 [4]
𝑑𝑥 2 𝑑𝑥

Q-9(a) Find the general solution of the differential equation (𝑦 2 − 𝑥 3 )𝑑𝑥 − 𝑥𝑦 𝑑𝑦 = 0 , (𝑥 ≠ 0)

OR
𝑑𝑦 𝜋 𝜋
(b) Solve: 𝑐𝑜𝑠𝑥 𝑑𝑥 − 𝑦 sin 𝑥 = 6𝑥, (0 < 𝑥 < 2 ) and 𝑦 ( 3 ) = 0 [4]

Q-10(a) One bag contains 3 white and 2 black balls, another bag contains2 white and 3 black balls. Two
balls are drawn from the second bag and put them in the first bag and then a ball is drawn from the first
bag found to be white. What is the probability that the balls drawn from the second bag are of two different
colours?
OR
(b) A candidate takes three tests namely 𝛼 , 𝛽 , 𝛾 in succession and the probability of failing the first test 𝛼
1 1 1
is 2. The probability of passing each succeeding test is 2 or 4 according as he passes or fails in the

preceding one. The candidate is selected, if he passes at least two tests. Find the probability candidate is
selected. [4]

−3 −2 −4 1 2 0
Q-11 If A = [ 2 1 2 ] and B = [−2 −1 −2], then find AB and use it to solve the following system
2 1 3 0 −1 1
of equations: [6]
𝑥 − 2𝑦 = 3
2𝑥 − 𝑦 − 𝑧 = 2
−2𝑦 + 𝑧 = 3

Q-12 In the given figure shown below, points Q, R and S are fixed. Point P can move forward and backward
along the ray QT.

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Based on the above information answer the following questions:

(i) Consider the length of PQ= 𝑥 cm find ∠QPR and ∠QPS in terms of 𝑥. [1]
(ii) Find 𝜃 = ∠RPS in terms of 𝑥 only. [1]
𝑑𝜃
(iii) Find 𝑑𝑥 . [1]
𝑑𝜃
(iv) Find, 𝑥 so that 𝑑𝑥 = 0 [1]

(v) Use 1st derivative test, what should be length of PQ such that = ∠RPS is maximum. [2]

OR

Rectangle ABCD is inscribed within the curve 𝑦 = 9 − 𝑥 2 and the 𝑥-axis as shown.

Based on the above information answer the following questions:

(i) If OD = 𝑥 find the coordinates of the point C in terms of 𝑥. [1]
(ii) Express the area of the rectangle (A) in terms of 𝑥 only. [1]
𝑑𝐴
(iii) Find 𝑑𝑥 . [1]
𝑑𝐴
(iv) Find 𝑥 so that =0 [1]
𝑑𝑥

(v) Use 1st derivative test, to find the coordinates of C so that rectangle ABCD has
maximum area. [2]

Q-13(a) Evaluate:∫ 𝑥. 𝑒 𝑥 𝑑𝑥 [2]

2
Hence evaluate: ∫ 𝑥 5 𝑒 −𝑥 𝑑𝑥 [4]
OR
𝜋
(b) Evaluate: ∫0 (𝑠𝑖𝑛4 𝑥 + 𝑐𝑜𝑠 4 𝑥) 𝑑𝑥 [2]
2𝜋 𝑠𝑖𝑛4 𝑥 + 𝑐𝑜𝑠 4 𝑥
Hence evaluate: ∫−2𝜋 1+ 3𝑥
𝑑𝑥 [4]

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Q-14 A tetrahedral die is numbered 1, 2, 3 and 4. Let X be the highest number rolled when the die is rolled
twice.

(i) Write the possible values of X. [1]

(ii) Find the probability distribution of X. [3]
(iii) Find mean of X. [2]
SECTION – B
Q-15 In sub-parts (ii) and (ii) choose the correct option and in sub-parts (iii) to (v), answer the equations as
instructed. [5 × 1 = 5]
𝜋 𝜋
(i) If a unit vector 𝑎⃗ makes an angle 3 with 𝑖̂ , 4 with 𝑗̂ and 𝜃 ∈ (0, 𝜋) with 𝑘̂ then a value of 𝜃 is
5𝜋 5𝜋 2𝜋 𝜋
(a) 12
(b) 6
(c) 3
(d) 4

(ii) If the point (2, 𝛼, 𝛽) lies on the plane through the points (3, 4, 2) and (7, 0, 6) and is perpendicular to
the plane 2𝑥 − 5𝑦 = 15 , then 2𝛼 − 3𝛽 =
(a) 12 (b) 7 (c) 5 (d) 17
(iii) If a point R (4,𝑦, 𝑧) lies on the line segment joining the point P(2,-3,4) and Q(8,0,10), then find the
distance of R from origin.
(iv) Let 𝛼⃗ = (𝜆 − 2)𝑎⃗ + 𝑏⃗⃗ and 𝛽⃗ = (4𝜆 − 2)𝑎⃗ + 3𝑏⃗⃗ be two given vectors where vectors 𝑎⃗ and 𝑏⃗⃗ are non-
collinear vectors. Find the value of 𝜆 so that the vectors 𝛼⃗ and 𝛽⃗ are collinear.
(v) Consider two lines whose direction ratios 〈 2, −1,2 〉 and〈 𝑘, 3,5 〉 . What are the direction ratios of the
line perpendicular to both the lines?
Q-16(a) Find the perpendicular distance from origin to the plane containing the lines
𝑥+2 𝑦−2 𝑧+5 𝑥− 1 𝑦−4 𝑧+4
3
= 5
= 7
; 1
= 4
= 7
[2]
OR
𝑥+1 𝑦−2 𝑧−3 2√2
(b) If an angle between the line 2
= 1
= −2
and the plane 𝑥 − 2𝑦 − 𝑘𝑧 = 3 is cos −1 ( 3
), find the
value 𝑘.
Q-17(a) Let 𝑎⃗ = ̂𝑖 − 𝑗̂ , 𝑏⃗⃗ = ̂𝑖 + 𝑗̂ + 𝑘̂ and 𝑐⃗ be a vector such that 𝑎⃗ × (𝑏⃗⃗ + 𝑐⃗) = ⃗0⃗ and 𝑎⃗. 𝑐⃗ =4. Find |𝑐⃗|2 .
OR
(b) Let 𝛼⃗ = 3 ̂𝑖 + 𝑗̂ and 𝛽⃗ = 2 ̂𝑖 − 𝑗̂ +3 𝑘̂ . If 𝛽⃗ = ⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗
𝛽1 − ⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗
𝛽2 where ⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗
𝛽1 is parallel to 𝛼⃗ and ⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗
𝛽2 is perpendicular
to 𝛼⃗. Find ⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗
𝛽1 × ⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗
𝛽2 . [4]

Q-18 If the area (in square units) of the region {(𝑥, 𝑦): 𝑦 2 ≤ 4𝑥, 𝑥 + 𝑦 ≤ 1, 𝑥 ≥ 0, 𝑦 ≥ 0} is
√2𝑎 + 𝑏. Find 𝑎 − 𝑏. [4]
SECTION – C
Q-19 In sub-parts (ii) and (ii) choose the correct option and in sub-parts (iii) to (v), answer the equations as
instructed. [5 × 1 = 5]

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(i) Refer the graphs shown below:

I II III IV
For which of the given graph can we use linear regression to model?

(a) Only I (b) Only IV

(c) Only II and III (d) Only I and II.

(ii) The total revenue generated from the sale of x units of a product is given by
R(𝑥) = 36 𝑥 + 3𝑥 2 + 5. The actual revenue generated from the sale of 50th. item is :
(a) 330 (b) 334 (c) 336 (d) 333
√3 3
(iii) If coefficient of correlation r (𝑥, 𝑦) = - , regression coefficient of 𝑥 on 𝑦 is − , find the other
2 2
regression coefficient.

(iv) The relationship between price per unit and quantity demanded of a commodity is given by 𝑝 = 186 -
3𝑥, where 𝑥 is the quantity demanded and 𝑝 is the price per unit of the commodity. At what level of
production will the revenue earned from an additional sold become zero?
𝑝
(v) If the demand function is 𝑥 = 100 − 3
, where 𝑥 is number of units demanded and p is price per unit,
find marginal revenue (MR).

Q-20(a) The total cost function for a commodity is given by C(𝑥) =𝑥 2 +5𝑥 + 36 in terms of output 𝑥. Find
the values of output 𝑥, for which average cost (AC) is increasing. [2]
OR
(b) If C(𝑥) = 5𝑥 + 360 and R(𝑥) = 50 𝑥-𝑥 2 are total cost and revenue functions for a company that
produces and sells 𝑥 units of a product, then find the value of 𝑥 that produces a loss.

Q-21 (a) For the data (10,−5), (10, −3), (11, −2), (11,0), (12,1) ,(15,6) (16,4), (11, −2) ; write down the
lines of regression of 𝑥 on 𝑦 and 𝑦 on 𝑥.
OR
(b) You are given following data:
Series X Y
Mean 18 100
Variance 196 400
Correlation coefficient between 𝑥 and 𝑦 = 0.8
(i) Find the two regression lines.
(ii) Estimate the value of y, when x = 90.
(iii) Estimate the value of x, when y = 70. [4]
Q-22 A linear programming problem (LPP) is given as
Minimise 𝑍 = 3𝑥 + 2𝑦 subject to the constraints
𝑥 – 𝑦 ≤ 1,𝑥 + 𝑦 ≥ 3 ,𝑥 ≥ 0 ,𝑦 ≥ 0
Based on the above answer the following:
(i) Find the corner points of the feasible region. [1]
(ii) Find the corner point where minimum occurs. [1]
(iii) Optimum solution does exists. Justify your answer. [2]

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ANSWERS
Q-1. (i) (b) (ii) (b) (iii) (a) (iv) (c) (v) (b) (vi) (d) (vii) (c) (viii) (c) (ix) (b) (x) (a)

6
(xi) 625 (xii) (−√5, −√3) ∪ (√3, √5) (xiii) 11 ≈ 0.55 (xiv) Code: B (xv) Code : A

cos 𝑥
Q-2. 𝑥 cos 𝑥 [ − sin 𝑥 log 𝑥] Q-3. (a) Relation is reflexive, symmetric and transitive.
𝑥
Q-4.𝑥 ≤ 1/ (−∞, 0)

sin 2𝑥 1
Q-5. (b) 12 cm. Q-6. (a) 𝑥 + + 2 sin 𝑥 + 𝐶 (b) log (𝑥 2 + 𝑥) + 𝐶
2

𝑦2 𝑦 𝜋2 8 3
Q-9. (a) 𝑥 2 = −2𝑥 + 𝐶 (b) cos 𝑥 = 3𝑥 2 − Q-10(a) 13 ≈ 0.62 (b) 8 ≈ 0.38
3

1 0 0
Q-11. AB= [0 1 0]; 𝑥 = 1, 𝑦 = −1 , 𝑧 = 1
0 0 1
2 8 8 2
Q12 (a) (i) ∠QPR= tan−1 𝑥 , ∠QPS= tan−1 𝑥 ; (ii) 𝜃 = ∠RPS =tan−1 𝑥 − tan−1 𝑥
2(48−3𝑥 2 )
(iii) (𝑥 2+4)(𝑥 2+64) (iv) ±4 (v) PQ= 4 cm
(b) (i) 18𝑥 − 2𝑥 3 ; (ii) 6(3 − 𝑥 2 ) (iii) √3 (iv) (√3, 6)

2 𝑥4 3𝜋 3𝜋
Q-13.(a) 𝑒 𝑥 (𝑥 − 1) + 𝐶; −𝑒 − 𝑥 [ 2 + 𝑥 + 1] + 𝐶 (b) ;
4 2

Q-14 (i) 𝑋 = 1,2,3,4 (ii) X 1 2 3 4

P(X) 1 3 5 7
16 16 16 16
(iii) 3.125

11√6 5
Q-15. (i) (c) (ii) (b) (iii) 2√14 units (iv) −4 (v)〈−1,2𝑘 − 10, 𝑘 + 6〉 Q-16. (a) (b) ±√3
6

3 9 5
Q-17. (a) 11 (b) − 2 𝑖̂ + 2 𝑗̂ + 2 𝑘̂

Q-18. 4.
1
Q-19. (i) (a) (ii) (d) (iii) − 2 (iv) 𝑥 = 31 (v) 6(50 − 𝑥 ).

Q-20(a) 𝑥 > 6 (b) (i) 0 < 𝑥 < 10 𝑜𝑟 𝑥 > 35

Q-21(a) 𝑥 = 0.31𝑦 + 11.96; 𝑦 = 0.83𝑥 − 9.8

14 8 556
(b) (𝑖 )𝑥 = 25 𝑦 − 38; 𝑦 = 7 𝑥 + 7 (ii) 182.3 (iii) 1.2

Q-22. (i) (2, 1) , (0,3) (ii) (0,3)

(iii) Optimum solution does exists, since half plane 3𝑥 + 2𝑦 < 6 has no common points with the
feasible region.

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