CBSE Class 12 Maths Previous Year Question Paper 2019 Main Exams Abroad Set-3

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This is the CBSE Class 12 Mathematics Previous Year Question Paper from the 2019 Main Exams Abroad, Set-3. The paper is divided into four sections: A, B, C, and D. Section A contains 4 questions worth one mark each, Section B has 8 questions of two marks each, Section C includes 11 questions carrying four marks each, and Section D comprises 6 questions of six marks each. All questions are compulsory, and there is no overall choice. However, internal choices are provided in specific questions across all sections. Calculators are not permitted, but logarithmic tables may be used if needed. Solving this board question paper is crucial for students to understand the exam pattern, question types, and marking scheme, thereby enhancing their preparation and performance in the upcoming CBSE board examinations.

Quick info

BoardCBSE
Class12
SubjectMaths
Session2019
LanguageEnglish
TypePrevious Year Question Paper
Exam typeBoard Exam

Paper pattern

The paper contains 29 questions divided into four sections (A, B, C, D) with marks distribution of 1, 2, 4, and 6 marks respectively. Internal choices are available in some questions.

Topics covered

Paper topics

  • Vector Algebra
  • Calculus
  • Matrices and Determinants

Important topics

  • Angle between planes
  • Intercepts on axes
  • Differentiation
  • Determinants
  • Adjoint of a matrix

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General Instructions:

  1. All questions are compulsory.
  1. This question paper contains 29 questions divided into four sections A, B, C and D. Section A comprises of

4 questions of one mark each, Section B comprises of 8 questions of two marks each, Section C comprises of 11 questions of four marks each and Section D comprises of 6 questions of six marks each.

  1. All questions in Section A are to be answered in one word, one sentence or as per the exact requirement of the question.
  1. There is no overall choice. However, internal choice has been provided in 1 question of Section A, 3

questions of Section B, 3 questions of Section C and 3 questions of Section D. You have to attempt only one of the alternatives in all such questions.

  1. Use of calculators is not permitted. You may ask logarithmic tables, if required.

Question 1

Find the acute angle between the planes <math>\overrightarrow{r}</math>. <math>\left(\hat{i}-2\hat{j}-2\hat{k}\right)=1</math> and <math>\overrightarrow{r}</math>. <math>\left(3\hat{i}-6\hat{j}+2\hat{k}\right)=0</math> .

OR Find the length of the intercept, cut off by the plane <math>2x + y - z = 5</math> on the x-axis

Solution

The vector equation of the planes is <math>\overrightarrow{r}\cdot\left(\hat{i}-2\hat{j}-2\hat{k}\right)=1</math> and <math>\overrightarrow{r}\cdot\left(3\hat{i}-6\hat{j}+2\hat{k}\right)=0</math>.

It is known that if <math>\vec{n}_1</math> and <math>\vec{n}_2</math> are normal to the planes, <math>\vec{r} \cdot \vec{n}_1 = d_1</math> and <math>\vec{r} \cdot \vec{n}_2 = d_2</math>, then the angle between them, is given by,

<math>\cos \theta = \left| \begin{array}{c} \frac{\rightarrow \rightarrow \rightarrow \rightarrow \rightarrow \rightarrow \rho}{\left| \frac{\rightarrow \rightarrow \rho}{n_1} \right| \frac{\rightarrow \rho}{n_2}} \right|</math>

So, the angle between the given planes will be

<math display="block">\cos\theta = \left| \frac{\left(\hat{i} - 2\hat{j} - 2\hat{k}\right) \cdot \left(3\hat{i} - 6\hat{j} + 2\hat{k}\right)}{\left(\sqrt{1^2 + (-2)^2 + (-2)^2}\right) \left(\sqrt{3^2 + (-6)^2 + (2)^2}\right)} \right|</math> <math>=\left|\frac{3+12-4}{3\times7}\right|</math> <math>= \left| \frac{11}{21} \right|</math> <math>\Rightarrow \theta = \cos^{-1} \left| \frac{11}{21} \right|</math> OR

The given plane is <math>2x + y - z = 5</math>.

Dividing both sides of equation by 5, we obtain

<math>\frac{2}{5}x + \frac{y}{5} - \frac{z}{5} = 1</math> <math display="block">\Rightarrow \frac{x}{5} + \frac{y}{5} + \frac{z}{-5} = 1</math>

<math display="block">\frac{x}{a} + \frac{y}{b} + \frac{z}{c} = 1,</math>

It is known that the equation of a plane in intercept form is where a, b, c are the intercepts

cut off by the plane at x, y, and z axes respectively.

  1. axis is <math>\frac{5}{2}</math>.

Therefore, for the given equation, the intercept made with the

Question 2

If <math>y = \log(\cos e^x)</math> then find <math>\frac{dy}{dx}</math>.

Solution

Let <math>y = \log(\cos e^x)</math>

By using the chain rule, we obtain

<math display="block">\frac{dy}{dx} = \frac{d}{dx} \Big[ \log \Big( \cos e^x \Big) \Big]</math> <math display="block">= \frac{1}{\cos e^x} \cdot \frac{d}{dx} \left(\cos e^x\right)</math> <math display="block">= \frac{1}{\cos e^x} \cdot \left(-\sin e^x\right) \cdot \frac{d}{dx} \left(e^x\right)</math> <math display="block">= \frac{-\sin e^x}{\cos e^x} \cdot e^x</math> <math>=-e^x \tan e^x, e^x \neq (2n+1)\frac{\pi}{2}, n \in \mathbb{N}</math>

Question 3

A is a square matrix with <math>|A| = 4</math>. then find the value of <math>|A|</math>. (adj A).

Frequently asked questions

What is this document?

This document is the CBSE Class 12 Mathematics Previous Year Question Paper from the 2019 Main Exams Abroad, Set-3.

What is the structure of the paper?

The paper has 29 questions divided into four sections (A, B, C, D) with 4 one-mark, 8 two-mark, 11 four-mark, and 6 six-mark questions.

Are there choices available in the questions?

Yes, internal choices are provided in 1 question of Section A, 3 questions of Section B, 3 questions of Section C, and 3 questions of Section D.

Can I use a calculator during the exam?

No, the use of calculators is not permitted. However, you may ask for logarithmic tables if required.

How does solving this previous year paper help?

Solving this previous year question paper helps students understand the board exam pattern, question difficulty, and time management, leading to better preparation and improved scores.

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