CBSE Class 12 Mathematics Board Paper Term 1 - 2021 (SSJ-1-Set 4)
This is the CBSE Class 12 Mathematics Board Paper for Term 1, conducted in 2021 (Set 4). The paper is designed for a total of 40 marks and has a duration of 90 minutes. It comprises 50 questions in total, from which students need to attempt 40. The question paper is divided into three sections: Section A, Section B, and Section C. Section A and Section B each contain 20 questions, and students must attempt any 16 from each. Section C has 10 questions, with a requirement to attempt any 8. All questions carry equal marks, and there is no negative marking. This previous year's question paper is an invaluable resource for students to understand the exam pattern, question types, and difficulty level, thereby enhancing their preparation and performance in the board examinations.
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| Board | CBSE |
|---|---|
| Class | 12 |
| Subject | Maths |
| Session | 2021 |
| Language | English |
| Type | Previous Year Question Paper |
| Exam type | Board Exam |
Paper pattern
The paper has 50 questions, with 40 to be attempted in 90 minutes for a total of 40 marks, divided into three sections (A, B, C) with specific attempt requirements for each.
Topics covered
Paper topics
- Relations
- Functions
- Inverse Trigonometric Functions
- Matrices
- Determinants
Important topics
- Reflexive Relations
- Bijective Functions
- Properties of Inverse Trigonometric Functions
- Matrix Operations
- Determinant Properties
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Question paper text
Series SSJ/1 – Set 4
CBSE Class XII Mathematics Board Paper Term 1 - 2021
Time: 90 minutes
Total Marks: 40
General Instructions:
Read the following instructions very carefully and strictly follow them:
- This question paper contains 50 questions out of which 40 questions are to be attempted as per instructions. All questions carry equal marks.
- The Question Paper consists of three sections- Section A, Section B and Section C.
- Section A contains 20 questions. Attempt any 16 questions from questions no. 1 to 20.
- Section B also contains 20 questions. Attempt any 16 questions from questions no. 21 to 40.
- Section C contains 10 questions. Attempt any 8 questions from Q. No. 41 to 50
- There is only one correct option for every multiple choice question (MCQ). Marks will not be awarded for answering more than one option.
- There is no negative marking.
SECTION A
In this section, attempt any 16 questions out of questions no. 1 to 20.
- A relation R is defined on N. Which of the following is the reflexive relation?
- <math>R = \{(x, y): x > y; x, y \in N\}</math>
- <math>R = \{(x, y): x + y = 10; x, y \in N\}</math>
- <math>R = \{(x, y): xy \text{ is the square number; } x, y \in N\}</math>
- <math>R = \{(x, y): x + 4y = 10; x, y \in N\}</math>
- The function f: <math>R \rightarrow R</math> defined by <math>f(x) = 4 + 3 \cos x</math> is:
- bijective
- one-one but not onto
- onto but not one-one
- neither one-one nor onto
3. If <math>y = \cot^{-1} x</math>, <math>x < 0</math>, then:
- <math>\frac{\pi}{2} < y \le \pi</math>
- <math>\frac{\pi}{2} < y < \pi</math>
- <math>-\frac{\pi}{2} < y < 0</math>
- <math>-\frac{\pi}{2} \leq y < 0</math>
- The number of functions defined from <math>\{1, 2, 3, 4, 5\} \rightarrow \{a, b\}</math> which are one- one is:
- 5
- 3
- 2
- 0
5. If <math>A = \begin{bmatrix} 4 & 2 \\ -1 & 1 \end{bmatrix}</math>, then (A - 2I) (A - 3I) is equal to:
- A
- I
- 5I
- O
6. If P is a 3 x 3 matrix such that <math>P' = 2P + I</math>, where P' is the transpose of P, then:
- <math>P = I</math>
- <math>P = -I</math>
- <math>P = 2I</math>
- <math>P = -2I</math>
- If order of matrix A is 2 x 3, of matrix B is 3 x 2, and of matrix C is 3 x 3, then which one of the following is not defined?
- <math>C(A + B')</math>
- <math>C (A + B')'</math>
- BAC
- <math>CB + A'</math>
8. If <math>A = \begin{bmatrix} \alpha & 2 \\ 2 & \alpha \end{bmatrix}</math> and <math>|A^3| = 27</math>, then the value of <math>\alpha</math> is:
- <math>\pm 1</math>
- <math>\pm 2</math>
- <math>\pm\sqrt{5}</math>
- <math>\pm\sqrt{7}</math>
Frequently asked questions
What is this document?
This is a CBSE Class 12 Mathematics Previous Year Board Question Paper for Term 1, 2021 (Set 4).
What is the subject and class?
The subject is Mathematics for Class 12.
What is the duration and total marks?
The paper is for 90 minutes and carries a total of 40 marks.
How many questions need to be attempted?
Out of 50 questions, students need to attempt 40, with specific numbers to be answered from each section (A, B, and C).
How does solving this paper help students?
Solving this previous year's question paper helps students understand the exam pattern, question types, and marks distribution, improving their preparation and confidence for the board exams.
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