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501. |
For the matrix \(\left[ {\begin{array}{*{20}{c}} 4&1\\ 1&4 \end{array}} \right]\), the eigen values are |
A. | 3, -3 |
B. | -3, -5 |
C. | 3, 5 |
D. | 5, 0 |
Answer» D. 5, 0 | |
502. |
If 3X – 3 < 3 + X/2 and X – 2 ≤ 6 + 2X; then X can be take which of the following values? |
A. | 6 |
B. | 2 |
C. | 10 |
D. | – 10 |
Answer» C. 10 | |
503. |
If P = (√7 - √6)/(√7 + √6), then what is the value of P + (1/P)? |
A. | 12 |
B. | 13 |
C. | 24 |
D. | 26 |
Answer» E. | |
504. |
In a group of 1300 students, every student reads 5 subjects and every subject is read by 65 students. The number of subjects are: |
A. | exactly 100 |
B. | may be 250 |
C. | at the most 70 |
D. | at least 10 |
Answer» B. may be 250 | |
505. |
If \(\vec a,\;\vec b\) and \(\vec c\) are the position vectors of the vertices of an equilateral triangle whose orthocentre is at the origin, then which one of the following is correct? |
A. | \(\vec a + \vec b + \vec c = \vec 0\) |
B. | \(\vec a + \vec b + \vec c =\) unit vector |
C. | \(\vec a + \vec b = \vec c\) |
D. | \(\vec a = \vec b + \vec c\) |
Answer» B. \(\vec a + \vec b + \vec c =\) unit vector | |
506. |
If x2 + 8y2 - 12y - 4xy + 9 = 0, then the value of (7x - 8y) is: |
A. | 12 |
B. | 9 |
C. | 21 |
D. | 5 |
Answer» C. 21 | |
507. |
Let \(\vec a\) and \(\vec b\) be two vectors, which of the following vectors are not perpendicular to each other? |
A. | \(\left(\vec a \times \vec b\right)\) and \(\vec a\) |
B. | \(\left(\vec a + \vec b\right)\) and \(\left(\vec a \times \vec b\right)\) |
C. | \(\vec a + \vec b\) and \(\vec a - \vec b\) |
D. | \(\vec a - \vec b\) and \(\vec a \times \vec b\) |
Answer» D. \(\vec a - \vec b\) and \(\vec a \times \vec b\) | |
508. |
If \(A = \left( {\begin{array}{*{20}{c}} 2&3&4\\ 0&4&2\\ 0&0&3 \end{array}} \right)\), the Eigenvalues of adj A and A2 – 2A + I are: |
A. | 2, 4, 3 and 49, 121, 25 |
B. | 8, 12, 6 and 49, 121, 25 |
C. | 4, 16, 9 and 16, 256, 81 |
D. | 8, 12, 6 and -49, 100, 12 |
Answer» C. 4, 16, 9 and 16, 256, 81 | |
509. |
If a and b are the roots of the equation Px2 - Qx + R = 0, then what is the value of (1/a2) + (1/b2) + (a/b) + (b/a)? |
A. | \(\frac{{\left( {{Q^2} - 2P} \right)\left( {2R + P} \right)}}{{P{R^2}}}\) |
B. | \(\frac{{\left( {{Q^2} - 2PR} \right)\left( {R + P} \right)}}{{P{R^2}}}\) |
C. | \(\frac{{\left( {{Q^2} - 2R} \right)\left( {2P + R} \right)}}{{{P^2}{R^2}}}\) |
D. | \(\frac{{\left( {{Q^2} - 2PR} \right)\left( {2R + 2P} \right)}}{{{P^2}{R^2}}}\) |
Answer» C. \(\frac{{\left( {{Q^2} - 2R} \right)\left( {2P + R} \right)}}{{{P^2}{R^2}}}\) | |
510. |
If x + 1 = x2 and x > 0, then 2x4 is |
A. | 6 + 4 \(\sqrt{5}\) |
B. | 3 + 5 \(\sqrt{5}\) |
C. | 5 + 3 \(\sqrt{5}\) |
D. | 7 + 3 \(\sqrt{5}\) |
Answer» E. | |
511. |
Mr. Ankit is on tour to Siachin and he has Rs. 360 for his expenditure. If he exceeds his tour by 4 days, he must trim down his daily expenditure by Rs. 3. For how many days is Mr. Ankit is on tour? |
A. | 20 |
B. | 22 |
C. | 24 |
D. | 26 |
Answer» B. 22 | |
512. |
If x + y + z = 0, then the value of (x2 + y2 + z2) ÷ (z2 – xy) is∶ |
A. | -1 |
B. | -2 |
C. | 2 |
D. | 1 |
Answer» D. 1 | |
513. |
If \({x^6} + \frac{1}{{{x^6}}} = k\left( {{x^2} + \frac{1}{{{x^2}}}} \right)\), then k is equal to |
A. | \(\left( {{x^2} - 1 + \frac{1}{{{x^2}}}} \right)\) |
B. | \(\left( {{x^4} - 1 + \frac{1}{{{x^4}}}} \right)\) |
C. | \(\left( {{x^4} + 1 + \frac{1}{{{x^4}}}} \right)\) |
D. | \(\left( {{x^4} - 1 - \frac{1}{{{x^4}}}} \right)\) |
Answer» C. \(\left( {{x^4} + 1 + \frac{1}{{{x^4}}}} \right)\) | |
514. |
If \(\frac {8 + 2\sqrt 3}{3\sqrt 3 + 5} = a\sqrt 3 - b,\) then the value of a + b is equal to: |
A. | 15 |
B. | 16 |
C. | 18 |
D. | 24 |
Answer» D. 24 | |
515. |
If z = 6 – 2√3, then find the value of \({\left( {\sqrt z - \frac{1}{{\sqrt z }}} \right)^2}\) |
A. | \(\frac{{102 - 46\sqrt 3 }}{4}\) |
B. | \(\frac{{102 - 46\sqrt 3 }}{2}\) |
C. | \(\frac{{102 - 46\sqrt 3 }}{{24}}\) |
D. | \(\frac{{12 - 46\sqrt 3 }}{{24}}\) |
Answer» D. \(\frac{{12 - 46\sqrt 3 }}{{24}}\) | |
516. |
If the equations 3x - ay = 9 and x + y = 3 represent the same line then a = |
A. | 3 |
B. | -1 |
C. | -3 |
D. | none of these |
Answer» D. none of these | |
517. |
For how many positive integers ‘n’, n3 - 8n2 + 20n - 13 is a prime? |
A. | 5 |
B. | 7 |
C. | 2 |
D. | 3 |
Answer» E. | |
518. |
If a3 = 335 + b3 and a = 5 + b, then what is the value of a + b (given that a > 0 and b > 0)? |
A. | 7 |
B. | 9 |
C. | 16 |
D. | 49 |
Answer» C. 16 | |
519. |
If (a + 1⁄a) = 3, then find the value of (a4 + 1⁄a4). |
A. | 47 |
B. | 12 |
C. | 27 |
D. | 49 |
Answer» B. 12 | |
520. |
If x2 + 8y2 + 12y - 4xy + 9 = 0, then the value of (7x + 8y) is: |
A. | 9 |
B. | -33 |
C. | -9 |
D. | 33 |
Answer» C. -9 | |
521. |
If a + b = 4 and ab = -21, then what is the value of a3 + b3? |
A. | 370 |
B. | 158 |
C. | 185 |
D. | 316 |
Answer» E. | |
522. |
In the given question, two equations numbered l and II are given. You have to solve both the equations and mark the appropriate answerI. a2 - 8a + 12 = 0II. 8b2 + 10b + 3 = 0 |
A. | a < b |
B. | a > b |
C. | a ≤ b |
D. | a ≥ b |
E. | a = b or the relationship cannot be determined |
Answer» C. a ≤ b | |
523. |
If a - b = - 7 and a2 + b2 = 85, then find ab. |
A. | 18 |
B. | -30 |
C. | -44 |
D. | -60 |
Answer» B. -30 | |
524. |
I take a book from a library containing 378 pages to be returned in a week’s time. If I can read 14 pages an hour for three hours daily, for how long should it be renewed so that the book can be fully read? |
A. | 1 days |
B. | 3 days |
C. | 4 days |
D. | 2 days |
Answer» E. | |
525. |
If x3 + y3 = 16 and x + y = 4, then the value of x4 + y4 is: |
A. | 48 |
B. | 32 |
C. | 64 |
D. | 30 |
Answer» C. 64 | |
526. |
If \(X^{y^z}=1, Y^{z^x}=125\) and \(Z^{y^x}=243\) (x, y and z are natural numbers), then what is the value of 9x + 10y - 18z? |
A. | 18 |
B. | 15 |
C. | 12 |
D. | 5 |
Answer» E. | |
527. |
If (2x – 1)3 + (3x – 4)3 + (x – 7)3 = (6x – 3) (3x – 4) (x – 7), then what is the value of x? |
A. | 5 |
B. | 8 |
C. | 2 |
D. | 3 |
Answer» D. 3 | |
528. |
(95)2 – (85)2 = ? |
A. | 1800 |
B. | 18500 |
C. | 18000 |
D. | 17000 |
Answer» B. 18500 | |
529. |
On dividing 15y3 – 30y2 + 12y – 12 by 3y – 6, the remainder is:A) 6B) 36C) 30D) 12 |
A. | D |
B. | C |
C. | B |
D. | A |
Answer» B. C | |
530. |
In the following question, two equations numbered I and II are given. You have to solve both the equations and give the answer:I. x2 – x - 12 = 0II. y2 + 5y + 6 = 0 |
A. | x > y |
B. | x ≥ y |
C. | x < y |
D. | x ≤ y |
E. | x = y or the relation cannot be determined |
Answer» F. | |
531. |
If α and β are the roots of equation x2 – x + 1 = 0, then which equation will have roots α3 and β3? |
A. | x2 + 2x + 1 = 0 |
B. | x2 – 2x – 1 = 0 |
C. | x2 + 3x – 1 = 0 |
D. | x2 – 3x + 1 = 0 |
Answer» B. x2 – 2x – 1 = 0 | |
532. |
A is an (m × n) matrix with m > n and ‘I’ is Identity matrix. Let A1 = (AT A)-1 AT, Then which of the following statement is false? |
A. | AA1A = A |
B. | (AA1)2 = AA1 |
C. | AA1 = I |
D. | AA1A = A1 |
Answer» E. | |
533. |
If \(2\left[ {{x^2} + \frac{1}{{{x^2}}}} \right] - 2\left[ {x - \frac{1}{x}} \right] - 8\; = \;0,\;\) then what are the two values of \(x - \frac{1}{x}?\) |
A. | -1 or 2 |
B. | 1 or -2 |
C. | -1 or -2 |
D. | 1 or 2 |
Answer» B. 1 or -2 | |
534. |
If x + x-1 = 4, then the value of \(\dfrac{\left(x^3+x^{-1}\right)}{\left(x^2-3x+1\right)}\) is: |
A. | 14 |
B. | 12 |
C. | 13 |
D. | 11 |
Answer» B. 12 | |
535. |
Let M be a real 4 × 4 matrix. Consider the following statements:S1: M has 4 linearly independent eigenvectors.S2: M has 4 distinct eigenvalues.S3: M is non-singular (invertible).Which one among the following is TRUE? |
A. | S1 implies S2 |
B. | S1 implies S3 |
C. | S2 implies S1 |
D. | S3 implies S2 |
Answer» D. S3 implies S2 | |
536. |
In the given question, two equations numbered l and II are given. You have to solve both the equations and mark the appropriate answer.I. 3x2 - 8x + 4 = 0II. 6y2 - 7y - 10 = 0 |
A. | x > y |
B. | x < y |
C. | x ≥ y |
D. | x ≤ y |
E. | Either x = y or Relationship between x and y cannot be established |
Answer» F. | |
537. |
\(A = \left[ {\begin{array}{*{20}{c}} 3&x\\ 2&y \end{array}} \right]\), \(B = \left[ {\begin{array}{*{20}{c}} -2&2\\ z&3 \end{array}} \right]\), \(A + B= \left[ {\begin{array}{*{20}{c}} 1&-4\\ 0&2 \end{array}} \right]\) What is the value of x? |
A. | -6 |
B. | 6 |
C. | 1/2 |
D. | 0 |
Answer» B. 6 | |
538. |
If v1, v2, …., v6 are six vectors in R4, which one of the following statements is FALSE? |
A. | It is not necessary that these vectors span R4. |
B. | These vectors are not linearly independent |
C. | Any four of these vectors form a basis for R4 |
D. | If {v1, v3, v5, v6} span R4, then it forms a basis for R4. |
Answer» D. If {v1, v3, v5, v6} span R4, then it forms a basis for R4. | |
539. |
If y = 5, then what is the value of \(10y\,\sqrt {{y^3} - {y^2}} \)? |
A. | 50√2 |
B. | 500 |
C. | 200√5 |
D. | 100 |
Answer» C. 200√5 | |
540. |
Maria was twice the age of Monica 7 years back. After 5 years, Monica’s age will be two third of Maria’s age. What was Maria’s age 3 years back? |
A. | 25 years |
B. | 28 years |
C. | 31 years |
D. | 35 years |
E. | 41 years |
Answer» C. 31 years | |
541. |
Factorise X2 + 5X – 14. |
A. | (X – 7) (X + 2) |
B. | (X – 1) (X + 14) |
C. | (X + 7) (X – 2) |
D. | (X – 14) (X + 1) |
Answer» D. (X – 14) (X + 1) | |
542. |
If x4 – 83x2 + 1 = 0, then a value of x3 – x-3 can be: |
A. | 739 |
B. | 737 |
C. | 756 |
D. | 758 |
Answer» D. 758 | |
543. |
In a group of 100 students, every student study 8 subjects and every subject is studied by 10 students. The number of subjects is: |
A. | Exactly 80 |
B. | May be 50 |
C. | At most 30 |
D. | At least 90 |
Answer» B. May be 50 | |
544. |
If \({3^{x^{1/4}}} + \;{4^{x^{1/4}}} = {5^{x^{1/4}}}\) then the value of x is: |
A. | 2 |
B. | 16 |
C. | 8 |
D. | 4 |
Answer» C. 8 | |
545. |
If xa × xb × xc = 1, the the value of a3 + b3 + c3 is |
A. | 0 |
B. | a + b + c |
C. | abc |
D. | 3abc |
Answer» E. | |
546. |
If 3x + 5 = 7, then x - 3 = ? |
A. | -9/7 |
B. | 9/7 |
C. | 7//9 |
D. | -7/3 |
Answer» E. | |
547. |
Consider a 2 × 2 square matrix.\({\rm{A}} = \left[ {\begin{array}{*{20}{c}} {\rm{\sigma }}&{\rm{x}}\\ {\rm{\omega }}&{\rm{\sigma }} \end{array}} \right]\)where x is unknown. If the eigenvalues of the matrix A are (σ + jω) and (σ − jω), then x is equal to |
A. | + jω |
B. | − jω |
C. | +ω |
D. | –ω |
Answer» E. | |
548. |
A man has equal number of five, ten and twenty rupee notes amounting to Rs. 385. Find the total number of notes? |
A. | 13 |
B. | 33 |
C. | 15 |
D. | 31 |
Answer» C. 15 | |
549. |
A politician distributed 285 kg of sugar among the people of a village counting 1487. Find out how much sugar does each person get. |
A. | 1.91 kg |
B. | 191 kg |
C. | 0.191 kg |
D. | 19.1 kg |
Answer» D. 19.1 kg | |
550. |
In the following question, two equations are given. You have to solve both the equations and find the relation between ‘x’ and ‘y’ and mark the correct answer.A. x2 – 16x + 63 = 0B. y2 – 19y + 88 = 0 |
A. | if x > y |
B. | if x ≥ y |
C. | if x < y |
D. | if x ≤ y |
E. | if x = y or the relationship cannot be established. |
Answer» F. | |