ELLIPSE

Preface
As you have gone through the theory part that consists of given fundamental principles,
definitions, concepts involved and solved problems. After going through theory part it
becomes necessary to solve the unsolved problems based on the concepts given.
To solve this purpose we are providing exercise part that comprises of various exercises
based on the theory. By solving various kinds of problems you can check your grasp on
the topic and can determine whether you have been able to find optimum depth in
relevant topic or not.

Students are advised to solve the questions of exercises (Levels # 1, 2, 3, 4) in the same
sequence or as directed by the faculty members, religiously and very carefully.
Level # 3 is not for foundation course students, it will be discussed in fresher or target
courses.

Total No. of questions in Ellipse are :

Level # 1 .....................................................................51

Level # 2 ....................................................................30

Level # 3 .................................................................... 24

Level # 4 .................................................................... 12

Total no. of questions .............................................117

ELLIPSE 1
 LEVEL-1
Questions Q.9 The equation of the ellipse (referred to its axes
based on Equation and properties of the ellipse as the axes of x and y respectively) which passes
through the point (– 3, 1) and has eccentricity
Q.1 The equation to the ellipse (referred to its 2
axes as the axes of x and y respectively) , is-
5
whose foci are (± 2,0) and eccentricity 1/2,is-
(A) 3x2 + 6y2 = 33 (B) 5x2 + 3y2 = 48
x 2 y2 x 2 y2 (C) 3x2 + 5y2 –32 = 0 (D) None of these
(A) + =1 (B) + =1
12 16 16 12 Q.10 Latus rectum of ellipse
x 2 y2 4x2 + 9 y2 – 8x – 36 y + 4 = 0 is-
(C) + =1 (D) None of these
16 8 5
(A) 8/3 (B) 4/3 (C) (D) 16/3
Q.2 The eccentricity of the ellipse 3
9x2 + 5y2 – 30 y = 0 is- Q.11 The latus rectum of an ellipse is 10 and the minor
(A) 1/3 (B) 2/3 axis is equal to the distance between the foci.
(C) 3/4 (D) None of these The equation of the ellipse is-
Q.3 If the latus rectum of an ellipse be equal to half (A) x2 + 2y2 = 100 (B) x2 + 2 y2 =10
of its minor axis, then its eccentricity is- (C) x2 – 2y2 = 100 (D) None of these
(A) 3/2 (B) 3 /2 Q.12 If the distance between the foci of an ellipse be
(C) 2/3 (D) 2 /3 equal to its minor axis, then its eccentricity is-
Q.4 If distance between the directrices be thrice the (A) 1/2 (B) 1/ 2 (C) 1/3 (D) 1/ 3
distance between the foci, then eccentricity of
ellipse is- Q.13 The equation 2x2 + 3y2 = 30 represents-
(A) 1/2 (B) 2/3 (A) A circle (B) An ellipse
(C) 1/ 3 (D) 4/5 (C) A hyperbola (D) A parabola

Q.5 The equation ax2 + 2hxy + by2 + 2gx + 2fy + c = 0 Q.14 The equation of the ellipse whose centre is
represents an ellipse if- (2,– 3), one of the foci is (3,– 3) and the
(A) ∆ = 0, h2 < ab (B) ∆ ≠ 0, h2 < ab corresponding vertex is (4,– 3) is-
(C) ∆ ≠ 0, h > ab
2
(D) ∆ ≠ 0, h2 = ab
( x − 2) 2 ( y + 3) 2
Q.6 Equation of the ellipse whose focus is (6,7) (A) + =1
3 4
directrix is x + y + 2 = 0 and e = 1/ √3 is-
(A) 5x2 + 2xy + 5y2 – 76x – 88y + 506 = 0
( x − 2) 2 ( y + 3) 2
(B) 5x2 – 2xy + 5y2 – 76x – 88y + 506 = 0 (B) + =1
(C) 5x2 – 2xy + 5y2 + 76x + 88y – 506 = 0 4 3
(D) None of these
x2 y2
x 2
y 2 (C) + =1
Q.7 The eccentricity of an ellipse + = 1 whose 3 4
2
a b2 (D) None of these
latus rectum is half of its major axis is-
1 2 Q.15 Eccentricity of the ellipse
(A) (B)
2 3 4x2 + y2 – 8x + 2y + 1 = 0 is-
3 (A) 1/ √3 (B) √3/2
(C) (D) None of these
2 (C) 1/2 (D) None of these
Q.8 The equation of the ellipse whose centre is at Q.16 The equation of ellipse whose distance between
origin and which passes through the points the foci is equal to 8 and distance between the
(– 3,1) and (2,–2) is- directrix is 18, is-
(A) 5x2 + 3y2 = 32 (B)3x2 + 5y2 = 32 (A) 5x2 – 9y2 = 180 (B) 9x2 + 5y2 = 180
2 2
(C) 5x – 3y = 32 (D) 3x2 + 5y2 + 32= 0
(C) x2 + 9y2 =180 (D) 5x2 + 9y2 = 180
ELLIPSE 2
Q.17 In an ellipse the distance between its foci is 6 Q.26 Let P be a variable point on the ellipse
and its minor axis is 8. Then its eccentricity is- x 2 y2
1 + =1 with foci S and S′. If A be the area
4 3 1 25 16
(A) (B) (C) (D) of triangle PSS′, then maximum value of A is–
5 52 5 2
(A) 12 sq. units (B) 24 sq. units
Q.18 The eccentricity of an ellipse is 2/3, latus
rectum is 5 and centre is (0, 0). The (C) 36 sq. units (D) 48 sq. units
equation of the ellipse is -
Questions
x2 y2 4x 2 4 y 2 based on Parametric Equation
(A) + =1 (B) + =1
81 45 81 45
x 2 y2 x2 y2 Q.27 The parametric representation of a point on the
(C) + =1 (D) + =5 ellipse whose foci are (– 1, 0) and (7,0) and
9 5 81 45
eccentricity 1/2 is-
Q.19 The length of the latus rectum of the ellipse
(A) (3 + 8 cos θ, 4 3 sin θ)
x2 y2
+ = 1 is - (B) (8 cos θ, 4 3 sin θ)
36 49
(A) 98/6 (B) 72/7 (C) 72/14 (D) 98/12 (C) (3 + 4 3 cos θ, 8 sin θ)
(D) None of these
x 2 y2 Questions
Q.20 For the ellipse + = 1, the eccentricity is - Ellipse and a point, Ellipse and a line
64 28 based on
3 4 2 1
(A) (B) (C) (D) Q.28 The position of the point (4,– 3) with respect to
4 3 7 3
the ellipse 2x2 + 5y2 = 20 is-
Q.21 The equation of the ellipse whose one of the vertices
(A) outside the ellipse
is (0, 7) and the corresponding directrix is y = 12, is-
(A) 95x2 + 144y2 = 4655 (B) on the ellipse
(B) 144x2 + 95y2 = 4655 (C) on the major axis
(C) 95x2 + 144y2 = 13680 (D) None of these
(D) None of these
Q.22 The foci of the ellipse, x y x 2 y2
Q.29 If + = 2 touches the ellipse 2 + 2 = 1,
25 (x + 1)2 + 9 (y + 2)2 = 225, are at- a b a b
(A) (–1, 2) and (–1, –6) then its eccentric angle θ is equal to-
(B) (–2, 1) and (– 2, 6) (A) 0 (B) 90º (C) 45º (D) 60º
(C) (– 1, – 2) and (–2, – 1)
(D) (–1, –2) and (–1, – 6) Q.30 Find the equation of the tangent to the ellipse
x2 + 2y2 = 4 at the points where ordinate is 1.
Q.23 The eccentricity of the ellipse represented by the
equation 25x2 + 16y2 – 150x – 175 = 0 is - (A) x + 2 y –2 2 = 0 & x – 2 y +2 2 = 0
(A) 2/5 (B) 3/5 (B) x – 2 y –2 2 = 0 & x – 2 y +2 2 = 0
(C) 4/5 (D) None of these
(C) x + 2 y +2 2 = 0 & x+ 2 y +2 2 = 0
Q.24 The equation of the ellipse whose foci are (D) None of these
(± 5, 0) and one of its directrix is 5x = 36, is -
x2 y2 Q.31 Find the equation of the tangent to the ellipse
x2 y2
(A) + =1 (B) + =1
36 11 6 11 x2 y2
+ = 1 which make equal intercepts
x 2 y2 a2 b2
(C) + =1 (D) None of these on the axes.
6 11
Q.25 If S and S′ are two foci of an ellipse (A) y = x ± a 2 + b 2 & y = –x ± a 2 + b2
x2 y2 (B) y = –x ± a 2 + b2 & y = x ± a 2 + b2
2 + 2 = 1 (a < b) and P (x1, y1) a point on it,
a b
then SP + S′ P is equal to-
(C) y = x + a 2 + b 2 & y = –x ± a 2 + b2
(A) 2a (B) 2b (D) y = x + a 2 + b 2 & y = x ± a2 + b2
(C) a + ex1 (D) b + ey1
ELLIPSE 3
Q.32 Find the equations of tangents to the ellipse Q.38 If the straight line y = 4x + c is a tangent to the
9x2 + 16y2 = 144 which pass through the x2 y2
ellipse + = 1, then c will be equal to-
point (2,3). 8 4
(A) y = 3 and y = –x + 5 (A) ± 4 (B) ± 6
(C) ± 1 (D) None of these
(B) y = 5 and y = –x + 3
(C) y = 3 and y = x – 5 Q.39 The equation of the tangents to the ellipse
4x 2 + 3y 2 = 5 which are parallel to the line
(D) None of these
y = 3x + 7 are
x2 y2 155 155
Q.33 If any tangent to the ellipse = 1 + (A) y = 3x ± (B) y = 3x ±
a2 b2 3 12
intercepts lengths h and k on the axes, then- 95
h2 k2 h2 k2 (C) y = 3x ± (D) None of these
(A) + =1 (B) +
=2 12
a 2 b2 a2 b2 Q.40 The equation of tangent to the ellipse
a 2 b2 a 2 b2 x2 + 3y2 = 3 which is ⊥r to line 4y = x – 5 is-
(C) 2 + 2 =1 (D) 2 + 2 = 2
h k h k (A) 4x + y + 7 = 0 (B) 4x + y – 7 = 0
(C) 4x + y – 3 = 0 (D) None of these
Q.34 The equation of the tangent at the point
(Following questions are not in AIEEE Syllabus)
x2 y2
(1/4, 1/4) of the ellipse + = 1, is- Questions
4 12 based on Equation of Normal
(A) 3x + y = 48 (B) 3x + y = 3
(C) 3x + y = 16 (D) None of these Q.41 The equation of the normal at the point (2, 3) on the
ellipse 9x2 + 16y2 = 180 is-
Q.35 The line x cos α + y sin α = p will be a tangent (A) 3y = 8x –10
(B) 3y – 8x + 7 = 0
x2 y2 (C) 8y + 3x + 7 = 0
to the conic + = 1, if-
a2 b2 (D) 3x + 2y + 7 = 0
(A) p2= a2 sin2α + b2 cos2α
Q.42 The equation of tangent and normal at point
(B) p2 = a2 + b2 (3, –2) of ellipse 4x2 + 9y2 = 36 are-
(C) p2 = b2 sin2α + a2 cos2α
x y x y 5
(D) None of these (A) − = 1, + =
3 2 2 3 6

Q.36 If y = mx + c is tangent on the ellipse x y x y 5

(B) + = 1, − =
3 2 2 3 6
x2 y2 x y x y 5
+ = 1, then the value of c is- (C) + = 1, − =
9 4 2 3 3 2 6
(D) None of these
(A) 0 (B) 3/m

(C) ± 9m 2 + 4 (D) ± 3 1 + m 2 Q.43 The equation of the normal to the ellipse

x2 y2
2 2 + = 1, at the point (a cosθ, b sinθ) is-
x y a2 b2
Q.37 The ellipse + = 1 and the straight line
a2 b2 (A)
ax
–
by
= a2 – b2
y = mx + c intersect in real points only if- sin θ cos θ
ax by
(A) a2m2 < c2 – b2 (B) – = a2 + b2
2 2 2 2
sin θ cos θ
(B) a m > c – b
ax by
(C) a2m2 ≥ c2 – b2 (C) – = a2 – b2
cos θ sin θ
(D) c ≥ b ax by
(D) – = a2 + b2
cos θ sin θ
ELLIPSE 4
Questions Q.48 From the point (λ, 3) tangents are drawn to
based on Pair of Tangents, chord of contact x 2 y2
+ = 1 and are perpendicular to each other
Q.44 The locus of the point of intersection of mutually 9 4
then λ =
x2 y2 (A) ± 1 (B) ± 2 (C) ± 3 (D) ± 4
perpendicular tangent to the ellipse + = 1,
a2 b2
is- Q.49 The locus of the point of intersection of the
perpendicular tangents to the ellipse
(A) A straight line (B) A parabola
(C) A circle (D) None of these x 2 y2
+ = 1 is
9 4
Q.45 Tangents are drawn from a point on the circle
x2 + y2 = 25 to the ellipse 9x2 + 16y2 – 144 = 0 (A) x2 + y2 = 9 (B) x2 + y2 = 4
2 2
(C) x + y = 13 (D) x2 + y2 = 5
then find the angle between the tangents.
(A) π/2 (B) π/3 Questions
based on Equation of chord with mid point (x1, y1)
(C) π/8 (D) π/5

Q.46 The angle between the pair of tangents drawn to Q.50 The equation of the chord of the ellipse
the ellipse 3x2+ 2y2 = 5 from the point (1,2) is- 2x2 + 5y2 = 20 which is bisected at the point (2,1)
is-
 12 
(A) tan–1   (B) tan–1(6 5 ) (A) 4x+5y+13 =0 (B) 4x + 5y = 13
 5  (C) 5x+ 4y+13 =0 (D) None of these
 12 
(C) tan–1   (D) tan–1 (12 5 ) Q.51 The locus of mid-points of a focal chord of the
 5
x2 y2
ellipse + = 1 is-
Q.47 Two perpendicular tangents drawn to the ellipse a2 b2
x2 y2 x2 y2 ex x2 y2 ex
25
+
16
= 1 intersect on the curve - (A) 2
+ 2
= (B) 2
– 2
=
a b a a b a
(A) x = a/e (B) x2 + y2 = 41
2 2
(C) x + y = 9 (D) x2 – y2 = 41 (C) x2 + y2 = a2 + b2 (D) None of these

ELLIPSE 5
 LEVEL-2
Q.7 The sum of the squares of the perpendicular on any
Q.1 The area of quadrilateral formed by tangents at the
ends of latus-rectum of the ellipse x2 + 2y2 = 2 is- x2 y2
tangent to the ellipse + 2 = 1 from two points
8 a2 b
(A) (B) 8 2 on the minor axis each distance a 2 − b 2 from the
2
(C) 8 (D) None of these centre is -
(A) a2 (B) b2 (C) 2a2 (D) 2b2
x2 y2
Q.2 The equation + = 1 represents an
10 − a 4−a Q.8 Eccentric angle of a point on the ellipse
ellipse if - x2 + 3y2 = 6 at a distance 2 units from the centre
(A) a < 4 (B) a > 4 of the ellipse is -
(C) 4 < a < 10 (D) a > 10 π π 3π 2π
(A) (B) (C) (D)
Q.3 If the focal distance of an end of the minor axis of an 8 3 4 3
ellipse (referred to its axes as the axes of x and y Q.9 If (5, 12) and (24, 7) are the focii of an ellipse passing
respectively) is k and the distance between its foci through origin, then the eccentricity of ellipse is -
is 2h, then its equation is-
x2 y2 386 386 386 386
(A) + =1 (A) (B) (C) (D)
k 2
h 2 38 12 13 25
x2 y2 Q.10 The common tangent of x 2 + y 2 = 4 and
(B) 2 + 2 =1
k k − h2 2x2 + y2 = 2 is-
x2 y2 (A) x + y + 4 = 0 (B) x – y + 7 = 0
(C) + =1
k2 h2 − k2 (C) 2x + 3y + 8 = 0 (D) None
x2 y2 Q.11 The eccentric angles of the extremities of latus
(D) + =1
k2 k2 + h2
x2 y2
Q.4 The locus of the mid-points of the portion of the rectum of the ellipse + = 1 are given by -
tangents to the ellipse intercepted between the axes a2 b2
is -
 ae   be 
x2 y2 a2 b2 (A) tan–1  ±  (B) tan–1  ± 
(A) + =4 (B) + =4  b   a 
a2 b2 x2 y2
x2 y2  b   a 
(C) – =4 (D) None of these (C) tan–1  ±  (D) tan–1  ± 
a 2
b 2  ae   be 

x2 y2
Q.5 If S and T are foci of the ellipse = 1 and B + Q.12 A point, ratio of whose distance from a fixed point
a 2 b2 and line x = 9/2 is always 2 : 3. Then locus of the
is an end of the minor axis. If STB is an equilateral point will be -
triangle the eccentricity of ellipse is-
(A) Hyperbola (B) Ellipse
1 1 1 3
(A) (B) (C) (D) (C) Parabola (D) Circle
2 2 3 2
Q.13 If the minor axis of an ellipse subtends an angle 60°
2 2 at each focus then the eccentricity of the ellipse is -
x y
Q.6 Let E be the ellipse + = 1 and C be the
9 4 (A) 3 / 2 (B) 1 / 2
2 2
circle x + y = 9. Let P and Q be the points (C) 2 / 3 (D) None
(1, 2) and (2, 1) respectively. Then -
(A) Q lies inside C but outside E Q.14 LL′ is the latus rectum of an ellipse and ∆SLL′ is an
(B) Q lies outside both C and E equilateral triangle. The eccentricity of the ellipse is -
(C) P lies inside both C and E (A) 1 / 5 (B) 1 / 3
(D) P lies inside C but outside E
(C) 1 / 2 (D) 2 / 3

ELLIPSE 6
Q.15 If the latus rectum of the ellipse Q.23 The locus of extremities of the latus rectum of the
x2 tan2 α + y2 sec2α = 1 is 1/2 then α = family of ellipses b2x2 + y2 = a2b2 is
(A) π / 12 (B) π / 6 (A) x2 – ay = a2b2 (B) x2 – ay = b2
2
(C) x + ay = a 2 (D) x2 + ay = b2
(C) 5π / 12 (D) None
Q.24 The length of the common chord of the ellipse
Q.16 If P is a point on the ellipse of eccentricity e and A,
A′ are the vertices and S, S′ are the focii then ∆SPS′ ( x − 1) 2 ( y − 2) 2
: ∆ APA′ = + = 1 and
9 4
(A) e3 (B) e2
the circle (x –1)2 + (y –2)2 = 1 is
(C) e (D) 1/e
(A) 0 (B) 1
Q.17 The tangent at P on the ellipse meets the minor axis (C) 3 (D) 8
in Q, and PR is drawn perpendicular to the minor
axis and C is the centre. Then CQ . CR = x2 y2
Q.25 The line x = at2 meets the ellipse + = 1 in
(A) b2 (B) 2b2 a 2
b2
(C) a2 (D) 2a2 the real points if
(A) |t| < 2 (B) |t| ≤ 1
Q.18 The circle on SS′ as diameter touches the ellipse
(C) |t| > 1 (D) None of these
then the eccentricity of the ellipse is
(where S and S′are the focus of the ellipse)
x2 y2
Q.26 If any tangent to the ellipse + = 1 intercepts
(A) 2/ 3 (B) 3 /2 a 2 b2
equal lengths ℓ on the axes, then ℓ =
(C) 1/ 2 (D) None of these
(A) a 2 + b2 (B) a2 + b2
Q.19 The circle on SS′ as diameter intersects the ellipse
in real points then its eccentricity (C) (a2 + b2)2 (D) None of these
(where S and S′are the focus of the ellipse) Q.27 If C is the centre of the ellipse 9x2 + 16y2 = 144 and
(A) e = 1/ 2 (B) e > 1/ 2 S is one focus. The ratio of CS to major axis, is

(C) e < 1/ 2 (D) None of these (A) 7 : 16 (B) 7 : 4:

Q.20 The tangent at any point on the ellipse (C) 5 : 7 (D) None of these

x2 y2 Q.28 A man running round a race course, notes that the

+ = 1 meets the tangents at the vertices A,
a2
b 2 sum of the distances of two flag-posts from him is
always 10 meters and the distance between the flag-
A′ in L and L′. Then AL. A′L′ =
posts is 8 meters. The area of the path he encloses
(A) a + b (B) a2 + b2
2 in square metres is-
(C) a (D) b2
(A) 15π (B) 12π
(C) 18π (D) 8π
x2 y2
Q.21 The tangent to +
= 1 meets the major and
a 2 b2 x2 y2
Q.29 P is a variable point on the ellipse +
= 1 with
minor axes in P and Q respectively, then a 2 b2
AA′ as the major axis. Then, the maximum value of
a2 b2
+ = the area of the triangle APA′ is-
CP 2 CQ 2 (A) ab (B) 2ab
(A) 4 (B) 3 (C) 2 (D) 1 (C) ab/2 (D) None of these

Q.22 If A, A′ are the vertices S, S′ are the focii and Z, Z′ x2 y2

are the feet of the directrix of an ellipse then A′S, Q.30 If PSQ is a focal chord of the ellipse + = 1,
a 2 b2
A′A, A′Z are in a > b, then the harmonic mean of SP and SQ is
(A) A.P. (B) G.P.
(C) H.P. (D) A.G.P. b2 a2
(A) (B)
a b
2b 2 2a 2
(C) (D)
a b
ELLIPSE 7
 LEVEL-3
Q.1 The number of real tangents that can be drawn to Q.7 The eccentricity of ellipse which meets straight line
the ellipse 3x2 + 5y2 = 32 and 25x2 + 9y2 = 450 passing 2x – 3y = 6 on the X axis and 4x + 5y = 20 on the Y
through (3 , 5) is axis and whose principal axes lie along the co-
(A) 0 (B) 2 ordinate axes is equal to-
(C) 3 (D) 4 1 4
(A) (B)
2 5
Q.2 If the eccentricity of the ellipse
2 2
3 7
x y 1 (C) (D)
+ = 1 be , then latus rectum of 4 4
a2 +1 a2 + 2 6
ellipse is - x2 y2
Q.8 P is a point on the ellipse + = 1 . The in-
a 2 b2
5 10
(A) (B) radius of ∆PSS’ (S and S’ are focii), where its area is
6 6
maximum.
8 be b (1 + e )
(C) (D) None of these (A) (B)
6 1+ e e
Q.3 Locus of the point which divides double ordinate ae
(C) (D) None of these
1+ e
x2 y2
of the ellipse + = 1 in the ratio Q.9 If a circle of radius r is concentric with ellipse
a2 b2
1 : 2 internally, is x2 y2
+ = 1 , then common tangent is inclined to
x2 9y 2 x2 9y 2 1 a 2 b2
(A) + =1 (B) + = the major axis at an angle-
a2 b2 a2 b2 9
9x 2 9y 2 2
(A) tan −1 r − b
2 2
(B) tan −1 r − b
2
(C) + =1 (D) None of these 2 2
a2 b2 a2 − r2 r −a
Q.4 A tangent having slope of –4/3 to the ellipse 2 2
x2 y2 (C) tan −1 a − r (D) None of these
+ = 1 intersect the major and minor axes at r2 − b2
18 32
A and B respectively. If C is the centre of ellipse x2 y2
Q.10 If the ellipse + = 1 meet the ellipse
then area of triangle ABC is- 4 1
2
(A) 12 (B) 24 x2 y
+ 2 = 1 in four distinct points and
(C) 36 (D) 48 1 a
a = b2 –10b + 25 then which of the following is true
Q.5 If F1 and F2 are the feet of the perpendiculars from
(A) b < 4 (B) 4 < b < 6
x 2 y2 (D) b ∈ R – [416]
the foci S1 & S2 of an ellipse + = 1 on the (C) b > 6
5 3
tangent at any point P on the ellipse, then (S1 F1). Q.11 An ellipse and a hyperbola have the same centre
(S2 F2) is equal to- “origin”, the same foci. The minor-axis of the one is
(A) 2 (B) 3 the same as the conjugate axis of the other. If e1, e2
(C) 4 (D) 5 1 1
be their eccentricities respectively, then +
Q.6 Equation of one of the common tangent of e12 e 22
is equal to
x 2 y2
y2 = 4x and + = 1 is equal to- (A) 1 (B) 2
4 3
(A) x + 2y + 4 = 0 (B) x + 2y – 4 = 0 (C) 4 (D) 3
(C) x – 2y – 4 = 0 (D) None of these
ELLIPSE 8
Q.12 If p and p′ denote the lengths of the perpendicular Q.16 Statement- (1) : From a point (5, λ) perpendicular
from a focus and the centre of an ellipse with semi- tangents are drawn to the ellipse
major axis of length a, respectively, on a tangent to x 2 y2
+ = 1 then λ = ±4.
the ellipse and r denotes the focal distance of the 25 16
point, then Statement- (2) : The locus of the point of
(A) ap = rp′ (B) rp = ap′ intersection of perpendicular tangent to the ellipse
(C) ap = rp′ + 1 (D) ap′ + rp = 1 x 2 y2
+ = 1 is x2 + y2 = 41.
25 16
Q.13 A parabola is drawn whose focus is one of the foci
2 2 Q.17 Statement- (1) : The semi minor axis is the geometric
of the ellipse x + y = 1 (where a > b) and whose
a 2 b2 mean between SA and S′A where S, S′ are the foci of
an ellipse and A is its vertex.
directrix passes through the other focus and Statement- (2) : The product of perpendiculars
perpendicular to the major axes of the ellipse. Then drawn from the foci to any tangent of ellipse is equal
the eccentricity of the ellipse for which the latus- to square as the semi minor axis.
rectum of the ellipse and the parabola are same, is
Q.18 Statement- (1) : PS′ P is a focal chord of
(A) 2 –1 (B) 2 2 + 1
x2 y2
+ = 1 . If SP = 8 then SP′ = 2.
(C) 2 +1 (D) 2 2 – 1 25 16
Statement- (2) : The semi latus-rectum of an ellipse
Q.14 Arrangement of eccentricities of the following is the harmonic mean between the segments of a
ellipses in ascending order of magnitude: focal chord.
x 2 y2 x2 y2 Passage : 1
(P) + =1 (Q) + =1
16 25 128 144 x2 y2
x 2
y 2
x 2 y2 Variable tangent drawn to ellipse +
= 1 (a > b)
(R) + =1 (S) + =1 a 2 b2
36 11 25 9 intersects major and minor axis at points A & B in
(A) PRQS (B) SRQP
first quadrant then
(C) QSPR (D) PQRS
Q.19 Area of ∆OAB is minimum when θ =
Q.15 Arrangement of the following ellipses in ascending
order of the radii of their director circles π π π π
(A) (B) (C) (D)
(P) 4x2 + 9y2 = 36 (Q) 3x2 + 4y2 = 12 3 6 4 2
(R) 9x2 + 16y2 = 144 (S) x2 + 2y2 = 4 Q.20 Minimum value of length AB is
(A) SQPR (B) PRQS (A) 2b (B) a + b (C) ab (D) b
(C) RPSQ (D) QSRP

Assertion-Reason Type Question a2 b2

Q.21 Locus of centroid of ∆OAB is + = k2 then
x2 y2
The following questions given below consist of an k=
“Assertion” (1) and “Reason “(2) Type questions.
(A) 1 (B) 2 (C) 3 (D) 4
Use the following key to choose the appropriate
answer. Passage : 2
(A) Both (1) and (2) are true and (2) is the
x 2 y2
correct explanation of (1) A parabola P : y2 = 8x, ellipse E :+ = 1.
4 15
(B) Both (1) and (2) are true but (2) is not
Q.22 Equation of a tangent common to both the parabola
the correct explanation of (1)
P and the ellipse E is
(C) (1) is true but (2) is false
(A) x – 2y + 8 = 0 (B) 2x – y + 8 = 0
(D) (1) is false but (2) is true
(C) x + 2y – 8 = 0 (D) 2x – y – 8 = 0

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Q.23 Point of contact of a common tangent to P and E on COLUMN MATCHING QUESTIONS
the ellipse is
Match the column
 1 15   1 15 
(A)  ,  (B)  − ,  Q.24 Column I Column II
2 4   2 4 
(A) eccentricity of (P) 10
1 15   1 15  x 2 y2
(C)  , −  (D)  − , −  + =1
2 2   2 2  64 39
(B) Length of latus- (Q) 8
x2 y2
rectum of + =1
9 4
(C) Length of major (R) 5/8
axis of 25x2 + 16y2 = 400
(D) The length of minor (S) 8/3
axis of 16x2 + 9y2 = 144
(T) 6

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 LEVEL- 4
(Question asked in previous AIEEE and IIT-JEE )
SECTION -A SECTION -B

Q.1 If distance between the foci of an ellipse is equal to x2 y2

Q.1 Let P be a variable point on the ellipse =1 2 +
its minor axis, then eccentricity of the ellipse is- a b2
[AIEEE-2002] with foci F1 and F2. If A is the area of the triangle
PF1 F2, then the maximum value of A is-
1 1 [IIT 94]
(A) e = (B) e =
2 3 (A) 2abe (B) abe
1 1 1
(C) e = (D) e = (C) abe (D) None of these
4 6 2

Q.2 The equation of an ellipse, whose major Q.2 If P(x, y), F 1 =(3,0), F 2 =(– 3, 0) and
axis = 8 and eccentricity = 1/2, is [AIEEE-2002] 16x2 + 25 y2 = 400, then PF1 + PF2 = [IIT 96]
(A) 3x2 + 4y2 = 12 (B) 3x2 + 4y2 = 48 (A) 8 (B) 6 (C) 10 (D) 12
(C) 4x2 + 3y2 = 48 (D) 3x2 + 9y2 = 12
Q.3 An ellipse has OB as semi - minor axis. F and F’ are
2 its foci and the angle FBF’ is a right angle. Then the
x2 y
Q.3 The foci of the ellipse + = 1 and the hyper- eccentricity of the ellipse is- [IIT 97/AIEEE-2005]
16 b 2
1 1 2 1
x2 y2 1 (A)
2
(B)
2
(C)
3
(D)
3
bola – = coincide. Then the value of
144 81 25
b2 is- [AIEEE 2003] Q.4 The number of values of c such that the straight
(A) 9 (B) 1 (C) 5 (D) 7 x2
line y = 4x + c touches the curve + y2 = 1 is
Q.4 The eccentricity of an ellipse, with its centre at the 4
[IIT 98]
1
origin, is . If one of the directrices is (A) 0 (B) 1 (C) 2 (D) infinite
2
x = 4, then the equation of the ellipse is- Q.5 Locus of middle point of segment of tangent to el-
[AIEEE 2004] lipse x2 + 2y2 = 2 which is intercepted between the
(A) 3x2 + 4y2 =1 (B) 3x2 + 4y2 =12 coordinate axes, is-
(C) 4x2 + 3y2 =12 (D) 4x2 + 3y2 =1 [IIT Scr. 2004]

Q.5 In an ellipse, the distance between its foci is 6 and 1 1 1 1

(A) + =1 (B) + =1
minor axis is 8. Then its eccentricity is – 2x 2 4y2 4x 2 2y 2
[AIEEE 2006]
1 4 x 2 y2 x 2 y2
(A) (B) (C) + =1 (D) + =1
2 5 2 4 4 2
1 3 Q.6 A tangent is drawn at some point P of the ellipse
(C) (D)
5 5 x2 y2
+ = 1 is intersecting to the coordinate axes
Q.6 A focus of an ellipse is at the origin. The directrix is a2 b2
at points A & B then minimum area of the ∆ OAB is-
1
the line x = 4 and the eccentricity is . Then the [IIT Scr. 2005]
2
where O is the centre of ellipse.
length of the semi-major axis is -
[AIEEE 2008] a 2 + b2
(A) ab (B)
2
2 4 5 8
(A) (B) (C) (D) a 2 + b2 a 2 + b 2 − ab
3 3 3 3 (C) (D)
4 3

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 ANSWER KEY
LEVEL-1
[Link]. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
Ans. B B B C B B A B C A A B C B C C B B B A
[Link]. 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
Ans. B A B A B A A A C A A A C D C C C D B A
[Link]. 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51
Ans. B A C C A C B B C B A

LEVEL-2
[Link]. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
Ans. A A B B B D C C A D C B A B A C A C B D
[Link]. 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
Ans. D C C A B A D A A A

LEVEL-3
[Link]. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
Ans. C B A B B A D A A A,C,D B A A D A A A A
[Link]. 19 20 21 22 23
Ans. C B C A B

24. (A) → R ; (B) → S; (C) → P; (D) → T

LEVEL-4

SECTION -A

[Link]. 1 2 3 4 5 6
Ans. A B D B D D

SECTION -B
[Link]. 1 2 3 4 5 6
Ans. B C B C A A

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