INDIAN SCHOOL CERTIFICATE EXAMINATIONS

ISC (CLASS XII) – MATHEMATICS | PRACTICE PAPER – SET 2

(Three Hours)
(Candidates are allowed additional 15 minutes for only reading the paper. They must NOT start writing during this
time.)

Maximum Marks: 80 Time Allowed: Three Hours

General Instructions:
• This Question Paper consists of three sections A, B and C. Candidates must attempt all questions from Section A
and all questions EITHER from Section B OR from 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 marks 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 one question of two marks and one question of four marks.
• 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.

SECTION A – 65 MARKS
(Attempt all questions from this section.)

Question 1
In subparts (i) to (xi) choose the correct options and in subparts (xii) to (xv), answer the questions as
instructed.
(i) A matrix which is both symmetric and skew-symmetric is a: [1]
(a) Diagonal matrix
(b) Identity matrix
(c) Zero matrix
(d) Scalar matrix
(ii) If A and B are symmetric matrices of the same order, then AB − BA is: [1]
(a) Symmetric
(b) Skew-symmetric
(c) Zero matrix
(d) Identity matrix
(iii) If [x 2][3 1 ; 0 4][x ; −1] = O, then the value of x is: [1]
(a) 1
(b) −1
(c) 2
(d) −2
(iv) The function f(x) = |x| is: [1]
(a) Differentiable at x = 0
(b) Not continuous at x = 0
(c) Continuous but not differentiable at x = 0
(d) Neither continuous nor differentiable
(v) If y = log(sin x), then dy/dx is: [1]
(a) cot x
(b) −cot x
(c) cosec x
(d) −cosec x
(vi) If y = ex·sin x, then d2y/dx2 − 2dy/dx equals: [1]
 (a) −2y
(b) 2y
(c) y
(d) −y
(vii) The function f(x) = 2x3 − 15x2 + 36x + 6 is strictly increasing in: [1]
(a) (−∞, 2)
(b) (3, ∞)
(c) (−∞, 2) ∪ (3, ∞)
(d) (2, 3)
(viii) ASSERTION: f(x) = x3 has a point of inflection at x = 0. [1]
REASON: f“(x) = 0 at x = 0 and f“(x) changes sign.
(a) Both Assertion and Reason are true; Reason is the correct explanation.
(b) Both true; Reason is NOT the correct explanation.
(c) Assertion is true; Reason is false.
(d) Assertion is false; Reason is true.
(ix) ∫ ex(1/x − 1/x2) dx equals: [1]
(a) ex/x + C
(b) −ex/x + C
(c) ex·x + C
(d) ex/x2 + C
(x) ∫0π/2 sin2x dx equals: [1]
(a) π/2
(b) π/4
(c) π
(d) 1
(xi) The value of ∫01 x(1−x)n dx is: [1]
(a) 1/(n+1)
(b) 1/(n+2)
(c) 1/((n+1)(n+2))
(d) n/((n+1)(n+2))
(xii) A pair of dice is thrown. Find P(sum ≤ 4). [1]
(xiii) Write the principal value of sin−1(−√3/2). [1]
(xiv) Find the rate of change of area of a circle with respect to its radius r when r = 5 cm. [1]
x
(xv) If y = x , find dy/dx. [1]

Questi Using differentials, find the approximate value of √(25.3). [2]

on 2
OR
2
Verify Rolle's theorem for f(x) = x − 4x + 3 on [1, 3]. [2]

Questi Find the matrix X such that 2A + 3X = 5B, where A = [2 1 ; −1 3] and B = [1 0 ; 2 −1]. [2]
on 3

Questi Two cards are drawn successively without replacement from a pack of 52 cards. Find the [2]
on 4 probability that both cards are queens.
Questi Evaluate: ∫ (x2 + 1)/(x2 + 2) dx. [2]
on 5

Questi A coin is tossed 4 times. If X = number of heads, find P(X ≥ 3). [2]
on 6

Questi Evaluate: ∫0π x sin x/(1 + cos2x) dx. [4]

on 7
OR
3 2 x
Evaluate: ∫1 (x + 3x + e ) dx as limit of a sum. [4]

Questi A jeweller has three boxes with gems. Box I: 2 white, 3 red. Box II: 3 white, 2 red. Box III: 4 [4]
on 8 white, 1 red. A box is chosen at random and one gem is drawn. It is red. Using Bayes'
theorem, find the probability it came from Box III.

Questi In a group of 400 people, 160 are smokers non-vegetarian, 100 are smokers vegetarian, and [4]
on 9 140 are non-smokers non-vegetarian. A person is chosen at random. Events A = smoker, B =
non-vegetarian. Find P(A), P(B), P(A∩B), and check if A and B are independent.

Questi If y = 3cos(log x) + 4sin(log x), show that x2d2y/dx2 + x(dy/dx) + y = 0. [4]

on 10

Questi Show that the cone of greatest volume that can be inscribed in a sphere of radius R has [6]
on 11 altitude 4R/3. Also find the maximum volume.
OR
A farmer has 400 m of fencing to enclose a rectangular plot. One side is along a river and [6]
needs no fencing. Find the dimensions for maximum area.

Questi Solve the following LPP graphically: [6]

on 12 Maximise Z = 7x + 10y
Subject to: 4x + 6y ≤ 240, 6x + 3y ≤ 240, x ≥ 10, y ≥ 0.
Find the maximum value and the point at which it is achieved.

Questi Solve the differential equation: (y − sin2x)(dx/dy) = cos x. [6]

on 13 Given that y = 2 when x = π/4, find the particular solution.
OR
x x 2
Solve: e tan y dx + (1−e )sec y dy = 0, y = π/4 when x = 0. [6]

Questi If A = [1 1 1 ; 1 2 −1 ; 2 1 −1], find A−1 using elementary row operations. Hence solve the [6]
on 14 system of equations:
x + y + z = 9, x + 2y − z = 2, 2x + y − z = 2.

SECTION B – 15 MARKS
(Attempt all questions. Candidates who attempt Section B must NOT attempt Section C.)

Question 15
In subparts (i) and (ii) choose the correct options and in subparts (iii) to (v), answer the questions as
instructed.
(i) The angle between the vectors i■ − j■ and j■ − k■ is: [1]
 (a) π/3
(b) π/6
(c) 2π/3
(d) π/4
(ii) The equation of the plane passing through (1, 2, 3) with normal vector 2i■ − j■ + k■ is: [1]
(a) 2x − y + z = 3
(b) 2x − y + z = 7
(c) x − 2y + z = 0
(d) 2x − y + z = 5
(iii) Find the distance of the point (2, 3, −5) from the plane x + 2y − 2z = 9. [1]
(iv) If a■ = 4i■ + 3j■ and b■ = 3i■ + 4j■, find a unit vector along (a■ − b■). [1]
(v) Write the Cartesian equation of the line parallel to 2i■ − j■ + 3k■ passing through (1, −2, 3). [1]

Questi Prove that for any vector a■: (a■ × i■)2 + (a■ × j■)2 + (a■ × k■)2 = 2|a■|2. [2]
on 16
OR
Show that the points A(−2, 3, 5), B(1, 2, 3), C(7, 0, −1) are collinear. [2]

Questi Find the shortest distance between the lines: [4]

on 17 r■ = (i■ + 2j■ + 3k■) + λ(2i■ + 3j■ + 4k■) and
r■ = (2i■ + 4j■ + 5k■) + µ(3i■ + 4j■ + 5k■).

Questi Find the area of the region bounded by the curves y2 = 4x and x2 = 4y using integration. [4]
on 18
OR
Using integration, find the area of the triangle with vertices A(2, 0), B(4, 5) and C(6, 3). [4]

SECTION C – 15 MARKS
(Attempt all questions. Candidates who attempt Section C must NOT attempt Section B.)

Question 19
In subparts (i) and (ii) choose the correct options and in subparts (iii) to (v), answer the questions as
instructed.
(i) A company sells x items at price p = 60 − x/4 per item. The marginal revenue when x = 20 is: [1]
(a) 40
(b) 50
(c) 55
(d) 60
(ii) If r = 0 for two variables X and Y, the two regression lines are: [1]
(a) Coincident
(b) Parallel
(c) Perpendicular to each other
(d) Inclined at 45°
(iii) Given regression equations 2x + 3y = 7 and 5x + 4y = 4, find the coefficient of correlation. [1]
(iv) A manufacturer can sell x items per week at ■(100 − x/2) each. Find the marginal revenue. [1]
(v) If byx = −4/3 and bxy = −3/4, find the coefficient of correlation. [1]
Questi A manufacturer's demand function is p = 120 − x. Find the level of output at which total [2]
on 20 revenue is maximum.
OR
2
Given: Total Revenue R(x) = 3x + 36x + 5. Find the Marginal Revenue and its value at x = 5. [2]

Questi The equations of two regression lines are 5x − 2y = 16 and 2x − y = 7. [4]

on 21 (i) Find x■ and y■.
(ii) Find the regression coefficients byx and bxy.
(iii) Find the coefficient of correlation r.
(iv) Find σy if σx = 3.

Questi A company produces two products P and Q using machines M1 and M2. Product P requires 3 [4]
on 22 h on M1 and 2 h on M2; product Q requires 2 h on M1 and 4 h on M2. Machine hours available:
M1 ≤ 18 h, M2 ≤ 20 h. Profit per unit: P = ■40, Q = ■30. Formulate and solve graphically to find
the maximum profit.

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