CBSE Class 11 Mathematics Previous Year Question Paper 2011
This is the CBSE Class 11 Mathematics Previous Year Question Paper from 2011. The paper is designed for a total of 100 marks and a duration of 3 hours. It is divided into three sections: Section A, Section B, and Section C. Section A comprises 6 questions worth one mark each. Section B includes 13 questions, each carrying four marks. Section C consists of 7 questions, each valued at six marks. All questions are compulsory, and while there is no overall choice, internal choices are provided in some questions within Sections B and C. Solving this previous year's board question paper is an excellent way for students to understand the exam pattern, question types, and difficulty level, thereby enhancing their preparation for the board examinations.
Quick info
| Board | CBSE |
|---|---|
| Class | 11 |
| Subject | Mathematics |
| Session | 2011 |
| Language | English |
| Type | Previous Year Question Paper |
| Exam type | Board Exam |
Paper pattern
The question paper consists of 26 questions divided into three sections: A (6 questions, 1 mark each), B (13 questions, 4 marks each), and C (7 questions, 6 marks each). Internal choices are available in some questions.
Topics covered
Paper topics
- Sets
- Functions
- Relations
- Complex Numbers
- Probability
- Series
- Permutations and Combinations
- Coordinate Geometry
- Conic Sections
- Trigonometry
- Calculus
- Limits
- Derivatives
Important topics
- Sets
- Functions
- Relations
- Complex Numbers
- Probability
- Series
- Permutations and Combinations
- Coordinate Geometry
- Conic Sections
- Trigonometry
- Calculus
- Limits
- Derivatives
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Question paper text
CBSE Board Class XI Mathematics
Total Marks: 100
Time: 3 hrs
General Instructions:
All questions are compulsory.
- The question paper consist of 26 questions divided into three sections A, B and C. Section A comprises of 06 questions of one mark each, section B comprises of 13 questions of four marks each and section C comprises of 07 questions of six marks each.
- All questions in Section A are to be answered in one word, one sentence or as per the exact requirement of the question.
- There is no overall choice. However, internal choice has been provided in 04 questions of four marks each and 02 questions of six marks each. You have to attempt only one of the alternatives in all such questions.
Use of calculators is not permitted.
SECTION - A
- Find the derivative of sin(x + 1).
Find the truth value of p: 'Every real number is either prime or composite.'
- Simplify:
- A coin is tossed twice. Find the probability of getting atleast one head.
- Find the new co-ordinates of the point (9, 4) if the origin is shifted to the point (1, 2) by translation of axes.
- Identify the conic section represented by the equation <math>4x^2 + y^2 = 100</math> and draw its rough graph.
SECTION - B
- A and B are two sets such that <math>n(A - B) = 14 + x</math>, <math>n(B - A) = 3x</math> and <math>n(A \cap B) = x</math>, draw a Venn diagram to illustrate the information. If <math>n(A) = n(B)</math>, then find the value of x.
- If the power sets of two sets are equal, then show that the sets are also equal.
- If f and g are two functions: <math>R \rightarrow R</math>; <math>f(x) = 2x - 1</math>, <math>g(x) = 2x + 3</math>, then evaluate <math>(i)(f+g)(x)</math> (ii)(f-g)(x) (iii)(fg)(x) <math>(iv)(\frac{f}{g})(x)</math>
- Let R be a relation from N to N defined by <math>R = \{(a, b) \in \mathbb{N} \text{ and } a = b^4\}</math>. Determine if the relation is
- Reflexive (ii) Symmetric (iii) Transitive (iv) Equivalence
- In a <math>\triangle</math>ABC, if a = 3, b = 5, c = 7, find cosA, cosB and cosC.
Find the square root of the complex number 5 - 12i.
- Find the probability such that when 7 cards are drawn from a well shuffled deck of 52 cards, all the aces are obtained.
14. Find the sum to infinity of the series: <math>\frac{1}{3} + \frac{1}{5^2} + \frac{1}{3^3} + \frac{1}{5^4} + \frac{1}{5^5} + \frac{1}{5^6} + \dots</math>
- In how many ways can the letters of the word 'Mathematics' be arranged so that the (i) vowels are together (ii) vowels are not together
OR In how many ways can 5 girls and 3 boys be seated in a row with 11 chairs so that no two boys sit together?
- A point M with x-coordinate 4 lies on the line segment joining the points P(2, -3, 4) and Q (8, 0, 10). Find the co-ordinates of the point M.
OR Find the equation of the set of points such that the sum of the square of its distance from the points <math>(3, 4, 5)</math> and <math>(-1, 3, -7)</math> is a constant.
- Solve for x: <math>tan2x + sec^22x - 1 = 0</math> <math>\mathbf{OR}</math> Solve for x: <math>sinx + sin2x + sin3x = 0</math>
- Evaluate: <math display="block">\lim_{x \to 0} \frac{\log 10 + \log \left(x + \frac{1}{10}\right)}{v}</math>
<math>\mathbf{OR}</math>
Find the derivative of the given function
<math>y = \frac{x}{\sin^n x}</math>
Frequently asked questions
What is this document?
This document is the CBSE Class 11 Mathematics Previous Year Question Paper from 2011, designed for board exam practice.
What is the total marks and duration for this paper?
The total marks for this paper are 100, and the time allotted is 3 hours.
How is the question paper structured?
The paper is divided into three sections: Section A with 6 questions (1 mark each), Section B with 13 questions (4 marks each), and Section C with 7 questions (6 marks each).
Are there any choices available in the questions?
There is no overall choice, but internal choices have been provided in 4 questions of four marks each and 2 questions of six marks each.
How does solving previous year papers help students?
Solving previous year question papers helps students understand the board pattern, question types, and difficulty level, improving their exam preparation and potential scores.
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