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Let $f(x,y,z) = e^{\sqrt{1 - x^2 - y^2}}$. Then the range of $f$ is






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Solution

For real values:

$1 - x^2 - y^2 \ge 0$

$x^2 + y^2 \le 1$

Minimum value of $\sqrt{1 - x^2 - y^2}$ is $0$ (when $x^2+y^2=1$)

Maximum value is $1$ (when $x=y=0$)

So exponent varies from $0$ to $1$

$e^0 = 1$

$e^1 = e$

Hence range is $[1, e]$


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Let $G$ be a group having elements $a$ and $b$ such that $O(a)=4$, $O(b)=2$ and $a^3 b = ba$. Then $O(ab)$ is






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Solution

Given:

$a^4 = e$

$b^2 = e$

Also $a^3 b = ba$

Multiply by $a$:

$a^4 b = baa$

$b = baa$

$ab = a(baa) = (ab)^{-1}$

Hence $(ab)^2 = e$

Therefore order of $ab = 2$


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The value of $\iint_R y\sin(ny)\,dA$, where $R=[1,2]\times[0,\pi]$ is






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Solution

$\iint_R y\sin(ny)\,dA=\int_{1}^{2}\!\!dx\int_{0}^{\pi} y\sin(ny)\,dy$

$=\int_{0}^{\pi} y\sin(ny)\,dy$

Let $u=y,\; dv=\sin(ny)\,dy \Rightarrow v=-\frac{\cos(ny)}{n}$

$\int_{0}^{\pi} y\sin(ny)\,dy=\left[-\frac{y\cos(ny)}{n}\right]_{0}^{\pi}+\frac{1}{n}\int_{0}^{\pi}\cos(ny)\,dy$

$=-\frac{\pi\cos(n\pi)}{n}+\frac{1}{n^2}\left[\sin(ny)\right]_{0}^{\pi}=-\frac{\pi(-1)^n}{n}$


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The volume of the solid in the first octant bounded by the cylinder $z=9-y^2$ and the plane $x=2$ is






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Solution

First octant: $0\le x\le 2$, $0\le y\le 3$, $0\le z\le 9-y^2$

$V=\int_{0}^{2}\!\!dx\int_{0}^{3}(9-y^2)\,dy=2\left[9y-\frac{y^3}{3}\right]_{0}^{3}=2(27-9)=36$


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The volume of the solid that lies under the paraboloid $z=x^2+y^2$ above the $xy$-plane, and inside the cylinder $x^2+y^2=2x$ is






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Solution

Use polar: $x=r\cos\theta,\; y=r\sin\theta$

Cylinder: $r^2=2r\cos\theta \Rightarrow r=2\cos\theta,\; -\frac{\pi}{2}\le\theta\le\frac{\pi}{2}$

$V=\iint_D (x^2+y^2)\,dA=\int_{-\pi/2}^{\pi/2}\int_{0}^{2\cos\theta} r^2\cdot r\,dr\,d\theta$

$=\int_{-\pi/2}^{\pi/2}\left[\frac{r^4}{4}\right]_{0}^{2\cos\theta}d\theta=\int_{-\pi/2}^{\pi/2}4\cos^4\theta\,d\theta$

$=8\int_{0}^{\pi/2}\cos^4\theta\,d\theta=8\cdot\frac{3\pi}{16}=\frac{3\pi}{2}$


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Consider the series $x_{n+1}=\frac{x_n}{2}+\frac{9}{8x_n}$, $x_0=0.5$ obtained from the Newton-Raphson method. The series converges to





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Solution

$x_{n+1}=\frac{1}{2}\left(x_n+\frac{9}{4x_n}\right)$ is Newton iteration for $\sqrt{\frac{9}{4}}$

$\sqrt{\frac{9}{4}}=\frac{3}{2}=1.5$


AMU MCA PYQ 2020
$\lim_{(x,y)\to(0,0)} f(x,y)$ where $f(x,y)=\tan^{-1}\left(\frac{|x|+|y|}{x^2+y^2}\right)$ is






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Solution

As $(x,y)\to(0,0)$, $|x|+|y|\sim r$ and $x^2+y^2=r^2$ so $\frac{|x|+|y|}{x^2+y^2}\sim\frac{1}{r}\to\infty$

Hence $\tan^{-1}(\cdot)\to\frac{\pi}{2}$


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The value of $\int_C (y^2\,dx + x^2\,dy)$, where $C$ is the triangle given by $x=0$, $x+y=1$, $y=0$ is






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Solution

Using Green’s theorem:

$\oint_C (M\,dx+N\,dy)=\iint_D\left(\frac{\partial N}{\partial x}-\frac{\partial M}{\partial y}\right)dA$

Here $M=y^2,\; N=x^2$ so $\frac{\partial N}{\partial x}=2x,\; \frac{\partial M}{\partial y}=2y$

Integral $=\iint_D 2(x-y)\,dA$ over triangle with vertices $(0,0),(1,0),(0,1)$

By symmetry $\iint_D x\,dA=\iint_D y\,dA$ so $\iint_D (x-y)\,dA=0$

Hence value $=0$


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The solution of the linear difference equation $y_{k+1}-ay_k=0$, $a\ne 1$ is






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Solution

$y_{k+1}=ay_k \Rightarrow y_k=ca^k$


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The general solution of the differential equation $(D^2 - a^2)^3 y = e^{ax}$, where $D=\frac{d}{dx}$ is






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Solution

Characteristic equation:

$(m^2-a^2)^3=0$

Roots: $m=\pm a$ each of multiplicity 3.

Hence complementary function:

$(c_1+c_2x+c_3x^2)e^{ax}+(c_4+c_5x+c_6x^2)e^{-ax}$

Since RHS is $e^{ax}$ and $m=a$ has multiplicity 3,

Particular integral = $x^3\frac{e^{ax}}{3!\,(2a)^3} =\frac{x^2e^{ax}}{8a^2}$


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The shortest distance from the point $(1,0,-2)$ to the plane $x+2y+z=4$ is





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Solution

Distance formula:

$d=\frac{|ax_1+by_1+cz_1-d|}{\sqrt{a^2+b^2+c^2}}$

Plane: $x+2y+z-4=0$

$d=\frac{|1(1)+2(0)+1(-2)-4|}{\sqrt{1^2+2^2+1^2}}$

$=\frac{|1-2-4|}{\sqrt6}=\frac{5}{\sqrt6} =\frac{5\sqrt6}{6}$


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Let $f(x)$ be continuous whose values are known at $-2,-1,1,2$. If the Lagrange interpolation formula $f(x)=L_1f(-2)+L_2f(-1)+L_3f(1)+L_4f(2)$ is used to approximate $f(0)$, then $L_3$ is






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Solution

Lagrange basis for node $x_3=1$:

$L_3(0)=\frac{(0+2)(0+1)(0-2)}{(1+2)(1+1)(1-2)}$

$=\frac{(2)(1)(-2)}{(3)(2)(-1)} =\frac{-4}{-6}=\frac{2}{3}$


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In the analysis of data of a randomized block design with 5 blocks and 4 treatments, the error degrees of freedom is:






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Solution

For Randomized Block Design:

Error d.f. = $(t-1)(b-1)$

Here $t=4$, $b=5$

Error d.f. = $(4-1)(5-1)=3 \times 4 = 12$


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The following LPP

Maximize   $z = x_1 + x_2$

Subject to

$x_1 + x_2 \le 1$

$-3x_1 + x_2 \ge 3$

$x_1, x_2 \ge 0$






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Solution

From $-3x_1 + x_2 \ge 3$

$x_2 \ge 3 + 3x_1$

But from $x_1 + x_2 \le 1$

$x_2 \le 1 - x_1$

So we need:

$3 + 3x_1 \le 1 - x_1$

$4x_1 \le -2$

$x_1 \le -\frac{1}{2}$

This contradicts $x_1 \ge 0$

Hence problem is infeasible.


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If $x \ge 1$ is the critical region for testing $H_0:\theta=2$ against $H_1:\theta=1$, on the basis of a single observation from the population

$f(x;\theta)=\theta e^{-\theta x},\quad x \ge 0$

then the value of the level of significance is






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Solution

Level of significance:

$\alpha = P(X \ge 1 \mid \theta=2)$

$= \int_{1}^{\infty} 2e^{-2x} dx$

$= \left[-e^{-2x}\right]_{1}^{\infty}$

$= e^{-2}$

$= \frac{1}{e^2}$


AMU MCA PYQ 2020
The standard deviation of sample means is called





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Solution

Standard deviation of sample mean distribution is called Standard Error.


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If $X$ has an exponential distribution with mean $3$, then the variance of $X$ is






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Solution

For exponential distribution:

Mean $= \frac{1}{\lambda}$

Variance $= \frac{1}{\lambda^2}$

Given mean $=3 \Rightarrow \lambda=\frac{1}{3}$

Variance $=\frac{1}{(1/3)^2}=9$


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A lot consists of 20 defective and 80 non-defective items. Two items are drawn at random without replacement. What is the probability that both items are defective?





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Solution

Total items = 100

Probability both defective:

$=\frac{20}{100}\times\frac{19}{99}$

$=\frac{380}{9900}=\frac{19}{495}$


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Suppose random variable $X$ has possible values $1,2,3,\dots$ and $P(X=j)=\frac{1}{2^j}$, $j=1,2,3,\dots$ then $P(X \text{ is even})$ equals






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Solution

Even values: $2,4,6,\dots$

$P(\text{even})=\frac{1}{2^2}+\frac{1}{2^4}+\frac{1}{2^6}+\dots$

$=\frac{1}{4}+\frac{1}{16}+\frac{1}{64}+\dots$

This is geometric series:

$=\frac{1/4}{1-1/4}=\frac{1/4}{3/4}=\frac{1}{3}$


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Coefficient of correlation is equal to





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Solution

Correlation coefficient $r=\pm\sqrt{b_{xy}b_{yx}}$

Hence it is geometric mean of two regression coefficients.


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If $X$ has discrete uniform distribution with pmf $f(x)=\frac{1}{8}$ for $x=1,2,\dots,8$, then the mean of the distribution is






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Solution

Mean of uniform integers $1$ to $8$:

$=\frac{1+8}{2}=4.5$


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If $P(X=0)=1-P(X=1)$ and $E(X)=3V(X)$, the value of $P(X=0)$ is






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Solution

Let $p=P(X=1)$

Then $P(X=0)=1-p$

$E(X)=p$

$V(X)=p(1-p)$

Given $p=3p(1-p)$

$1=3(1-p)$

$1=3-3p$

$3p=2$

$p=\frac{2}{3}$

Therefore $P(X=0)=1-p=\frac{1}{3}$


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If $X$ is a discrete random variable taking positive integer values and possesses memory-less property, then the distribution of $X$





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Solution

The only discrete distribution having memory-less property is the Geometric distribution.


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If $X \sim N(\mu,\sigma^2)$, then $Z^2=\left(\frac{X-\mu}{\sigma}\right)^2$ is a Chi-square variate with






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Solution

$Z=\frac{X-\mu}{\sigma} \sim N(0,1)$

Square of standard normal variable follows $\chi^2$ distribution with 1 d.f.


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The mean difference between 9 paired observations is 15, and the standard deviation of differences is 5. The value of statistic $t$ is






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Solution

$t=\frac{\bar{d}}{s_d/\sqrt{n}}$

$=\frac{15}{5/\sqrt{9}}=\frac{15}{5/3}=\frac{15\times3}{5}=9$


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Sum of the deviation about mean is






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Solution

By property of arithmetic mean:

$\sum (x_i-\bar{x})=0$


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The standard deviation of a set of 50 observations is 8. If each observation is multiplied by 2, the new value of standard deviation will be






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Solution

If each observation is multiplied by a constant $k$, then new S.D. = $|k| \times$ old S.D.

Here $k=2$

New S.D. = $2 \times 8 = 16$


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The standard deviation of first $n$ natural numbers is






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Solution

For numbers $1,2,\dots,n$:

Mean $=\frac{n+1}{2}$

Variance $=\frac{n^2-1}{12}$

S.D. $=\sqrt{\frac{n^2-1}{12}}$


AMU MCA PYQ 2020
The points of inflexion of a normal distribution with mean $\mu$ and variance $\sigma^2$ are






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Solution

For normal curve, points of inflexion are at

$\mu \pm \sigma$


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If $P$ is the population proportion of some characteristic under study, $Q=1-P$ and $n$ is the sample size, then the standard error of observed sample proportion is






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Solution

Standard error of sample proportion:

$SE=\sqrt{\frac{PQ}{n}}$


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Let $X_1, X_2, \dots, X_n$ be independently and identically distributed $N(\mu,\sigma^2)$. Which of the following is simple hypothesis under $H_0$?






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Solution

A simple hypothesis completely specifies parameter(s).

Thus $\mu=\mu_0$ with $\sigma^2$ known is simple.


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Two bodies of mass 100 g and 20 g are moving with velocities $(2\hat{i}-7\hat{j}+3\hat{k})$ cm/s and $(-10\hat{i}+35\hat{j}-3\hat{k})$ cm/s respectively. What is the velocity of centre of mass of this two body system?






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Solution

Velocity of centre of mass:

$\vec{V}=\frac{m_1\vec{v}_1+m_2\vec{v}_2}{m_1+m_2}$

$=\frac{100(2\hat{i}-7\hat{j}+3\hat{k})+20(-10\hat{i}+35\hat{j}-3\hat{k})}{120}$

$=\frac{(200-200)\hat{i}+(-700+700)\hat{j}+(300-60)\hat{k}}{120}$

$=\frac{240\hat{k}}{120}=2\hat{k}$


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The kinetic energy of a body is twice its rest mass energy. What is the ratio of relativistic mass to rest mass?





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Solution

Given: $K = 2m_0c^2$

Total energy $E = K + m_0c^2 = 3m_0c^2$

$E=\gamma m_0 c^2$

$\gamma=3$

Relativistic mass $=\gamma m_0=3m_0$

Ratio $=\frac{m}{m_0}=3$


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Which of the following potentials does not satisfy Laplace’s equation?






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Solution

Laplace equation: $\nabla^2\phi=0$

(a) $\nabla^2=2+10-12=0$ ✔

(b) $\nabla^2=0$ ✔

(c) $\nabla^2=0-2+2=0$ ✔

(d) $\nabla^2=4-8+2=-2 \ne 0$ ✘


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E-R modeling technique is a





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Solution

E-R modelling starts from general view → top-down approach.


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Output of the following C-code
main()
{
    printf("Hello");
    main();
}






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Solution

Recursive call without stopping condition → infinite printing until stack overflow.


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Which of the following algorithms solves the all-pair shortest path problem?






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Solution

Floyd’s algorithm finds shortest path between all pairs.


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System CPU time is defined as:






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Solution

System CPU time = kernel execution time.


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Predict the output of the following program:
int main()
{
    int arr[5];
    // Assume base address of arr is 2000 and size of integer is 32 bit
    arr++;
    printf("%u", arr);
    return 0;
}






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Solution

Array name arr represents base address.

Size of int = 32 bit = 4 bytes.

Base address = 2000.

After arr++, pointer moves by one integer = 4 bytes.

New address = 2000 + 4 = 2004.


AMU MCA PYQ 2020
The following sequence of operation is performed on stack:

push(1), push(2), pop, push(1), push(2), pop, pop, pop, push(2), pop.

The sequence of popped out values are:






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Solution

Start: []

push(1) → [1]

push(2) → [1,2]

pop → 2 → [1]

push(1) → [1,1]

push(2) → [1,1,2]

pop → 2 → [1,1]

pop → 1 → [1]

pop → 1 → []

push(2) → [2]

pop → 2 → []

Popped sequence: 2,2,1,1,2


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Consider the following terms:

(1) EDGE
(2) Universal Mobile Telecommunication Systems
(3) FHSS
(4) Evolved High Speed Packet Access

Which of the wireless telecommunication systems given above belong to GSM family?






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Solution

Solution:

EDGE → GSM
UMTS → GSM evolution
EHSPA → GSM evolution
FHSS → not GSM


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What is the value of X in the following equation?

$(1111111)_2 + (4543)_8 = (X)_{16}$






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Solution

$(1111111)_2 = 127$

$(4543)_8 = 4×512 + 5×64 + 4×8 + 3 = 2403$

Total = 127 + 2403 = 2530

2530 in hexadecimal = 9B2


AMU MCA PYQ 2020
Physical topology of FDDI is:






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Solution

FDDI uses dual ring topology.


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Which one of the following is correct statement?






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Solution

Von-Neumann architecture uses same memory for data and instructions.


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Which of the following system call is used to create new process in UNIX operating system?






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Solution

New process is created using fork().


AMU MCA PYQ 2020
The minimum number of nodes in an AVL tree of height 6 is






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Solution

Minimum nodes follow Fibonacci relation:

$N(h)=N(h-1)+N(h-2)+1$

$N(6)=20$


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What is the maximum number of edges a directed graph having n vertices can have including self-loops?






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Solution

With self-loops allowed, each vertex can connect to n vertices.

Total edges = n × n = n²


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The Banker's theorem is associated with which of the following concept?






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Solution

Banker’s Algorithm is used for deadlock avoidance in operating systems.


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What is degree of a vertex 'V' of an undirected graph?






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Solution

Degree of a vertex in an undirected graph is the number of edges incident on it.


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Which one of the following statements is true regarding Array and Linked List?






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Solution

Array elements are stored contiguously. Linked list elements are not stored in adjacent memory.


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Malicious software is known as






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Solution

Malicious software is commonly called malware.


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To avoid the race condition, the number of processes that may be simultaneously inside their critical section is:






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Solution

For mutual exclusion, only one process can enter critical section at a time.


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Which access method is used to obtain a record from a cassette tape?






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Solution

Cassette tape uses sequential access method.


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Indian Cinema Halls should not be allowed to show foreign movies.

Assumptions:

I. Foreign movies are responsible for falling moral values.

II. Indian movies are responsible for falling moral values.






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Solution

The statement suggests foreign movies cause harm (moral decline), otherwise there is no reason to ban them.

Thus Assumption I is implicit.

Assumption II is not required.


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Renuka started walking from her house. She first walked for 3 km towards West, then she turned towards North and moved 4 km in that direction. How far is Renuka from her house?






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Solution

She moves 3 km West and 4 km North.

Distance from house:

$\sqrt{3^2+4^2}=5$ km

Direction = North-West


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X is to the South-West of Y. L is to the East of X and South-East of Y and M is to the North of L in line with XY. In which direction of Y is M located?






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Solution

Placing positions according to directions and tracing movement, M lies directly above (North of) Y.


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Choose the correct alternative that will constitute the same pattern:

98, 90, 82, 74, __, 58






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Solution

Pattern: subtract 8 each time

98 − 8 = 90

90 − 8 = 82

82 − 8 = 74

74 − 8 = 66

66 − 8 = 58


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Find the next number in the series:

2, 9, 28, 65, __






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Solution

Solution:

2 = 1³ + 1

9 = 2³ + 1

28 = 3³ + 1

65 = 4³ + 1

Next = 5³ + 1 = 125 + 1 = 126


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The relationship between the standardized and non-standardized regression coefficients is:






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Solution

Solution:

Standardized regression coefficient:

$\beta = b \left(\frac{S_x}{S_y}\right)$


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A, B, C, D, E, F and G are travelling in three different vehicles I, II and III. There are at least two passengers in each vehicle and each vehicle has passengers of both the sexes. There are two engineers, two doctors and three teachers among them. C is a lady doctor and she does not travel with the pair of sisters A and F. B is a male engineer and travels with only G, a teacher in vehicle I. D is a male doctor. Two persons belonging to same profession do not travel in the same vehicle. A is not an engineer and travels in vehicle II. In which vehicle does C travel?






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Solution

Vehicle I → B (Engineer) and G (Teacher)

Vehicle II → A (Teacher), F (Teacher)

C cannot travel with A and F (given).

Two same profession cannot travel together.

Since D is doctor and C is doctor, they cannot be in same vehicle.

After proper arrangement, C must travel in Vehicle III.


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If × = +, + = −, − = ÷ and ÷ = ×, then find the solution of:

8 ÷ 2 × 12 − 3 + 9






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Solution

Replace symbols:

8 × 2 + 12 ÷ 3 − 9

Now apply BODMAS:

8 × 2 = 16

12 ÷ 3 = 4

16 + 4 − 9 = 11


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Choose the correct alternative:

7, 15, 32, __, 138, 281






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Solution

Pattern: ×2 + increasing numbers

7 × 2 + 1 = 15

15 × 2 + 2 = 32

32 × 2 + 3 = 67

67 × 2 + 4 = 138

138 × 2 + 5 = 281


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The missing number in the series 40, 120,60, 180, 90,. lsis:





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Solution

Pattern: ×3, ÷2 alternately

40 × 3 = 120

120 ÷ 2 = 60

60 × 3 = 180

180 ÷ 2 = 90

90 × 3 = 270

270 ÷ 2 = 135


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The general solution of $(y - z)p + (z - x)q = x - y$ is





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Solution

Given Lagrange’s linear PDE $(y - z)p + (z - x)q = x - y$ Auxiliary equations: $\frac{dx}{y - z} = \frac{dy}{z - x} = \frac{dz}{x - y}$ First integral: Add numerators and denominators: $(y - z) + (z - x) + (x - y) = 0$ ⇒ $dx + dy + dz = 0$ ⇒ $x + y + z = c_1$ Second integral: Multiply by $x, y, z$ respectively and add: $x(y - z) + y(z - x) + z(x - y) = 0$ ⇒ $d(x^2 + y^2 + z^2) = 0$ ⇒ $x^2 + y^2 + z^2 = c_2$ Hence general solution is $\phi(x + y + z,; x^2 + y^2 + z^2) = 0$

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If $A$ and $B$ are two odd order skew-symmetric matrices such that $AB = BA$, then $AB$ is





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Solution

$A^T = -A$, $B^T = -B$ $(AB)^T = B^T A^T = (-B)(-A) = AB$ So $AB$ is symmetric.

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If $A \cap B = {0}$, $\dim A = 2$, $\dim B = 1$ in 3D space, then





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Solution

$\dim(A + B) = 2 + 1 - 0 = 3$ So $V = A + B$

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Let $V$ be a 3-dimensional vector space with $A$ and $B$ its subspaces of dimensions $2$ and $1$ respectively. If $A \cap B = {0}$, then





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Solution

$\dim(A + B) = 2 + 1 - 0 = 3$ So $V = A + B$

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The solution of $\frac{dx}{x^2 - yz - z^2} = \frac{dy}{2xy} = \frac{dz}{2xz}$ is given by





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Solution

From second and third: $\frac{dy}{2xy} = \frac{dz}{2xz}$ ⇒ $\frac{dy}{y} = \frac{dz}{z}$ ⇒ $\frac{y}{z} = c_1$ Using substitution in first part gives second integral $\frac{x^2 + y^2 - z^2}{2} = c_2$

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Which of the following is not true?





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Solution

Definition (b) is incorrect.

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An integrating factor for $(\cos y \sin 2x)dx + (\cos^2 y - \cos^2 x)dy = 0$





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Solution

Using standard form and checking $\frac{\partial M}{\partial y} - \frac{\partial N}{\partial x}$ Integrating factor becomes $\frac{1}{\tan^2 y + \sec y \tan y}$

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Let $T$ be a linear operator on $\mathbb{R}^3$ defined by $T(x,y,z) = (2x,; x-y,; 5x + 4y + z)$ Then $T^{-1}$ is





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Solution

Given:

$T(x,y,z) = (2x,\; x-y,\; 5x+4y+z)$

Write system:

$u = 2x$

$v = x - y$

$w = 5x + 4y + z$

From first:

$x = \frac{u}{2}$

From second:

$y = x - v = \frac{u}{2} - v$

From third:

$z = w - 5x - 4y$

$z = w - \frac{5u}{2} - 4\left(\frac{u}{2} - v\right)$

$z = w - \frac{5u}{2} - 2u + 4v$

$z = w - \frac{9u}{2} + 4v$

Thus inverse:

$T^{-1}(x,y,z) = \left(\frac{x}{2}, \frac{x - 2y}{2}, \frac{-9x + 8y + 2z}{2}\right)$


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If $A = \begin{bmatrix} 3 & -2 \\ 4 & -2 \end{bmatrix}$ satisfies the matrix equation $A^2 - kA + 2I = 0$, then the value of $k$ is:






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Solution

Trace of $A = 3 + (-2) = 1$

Determinant of $A = (3)(-2) - (-8) = -6 + 8 = 2$

Characteristic equation of $A$ is:

$\lambda^2 - (\text{trace})\lambda + \det = 0$

$\lambda^2 - \lambda + 2 = 0$

By Cayley–Hamilton theorem:

$A^2 - A + 2I = 0$

Comparing with $A^2 - kA + 2I = 0$

$k = 1$


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The general solution of $y = 2x \frac{dy}{dx} + y\left(\frac{dy}{dx}\right)^2$ is






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Solution

Put $p = \frac{dy}{dx}$

$y = 2xp + yp^2$

$y(1 - p^2) = 2xp$

$y = \frac{2xp}{1 - p^2}$

This is Clairaut’s form. Hence general solution is

$2xc - y + c^2 = 0$


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The equation of the cone reciprocal to $x^2 + 2y^2 + 3z^2 = 0$ is






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Solution

Reciprocal cone coefficients are reciprocals of given coefficients.

So equation becomes

$\frac{x^2}{1} + \frac{y^2}{1/2} + \frac{z^2}{1/3} = 0$

Multiplying gives

$6x^2 + 3y^2 + 2z^2 = 0$


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The direction cosines of the line which is equally inclined to the axes is





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Solution

If equally inclined then $l = m = n$

$l^2 + m^2 + n^2 = 1$

$3l^2 = 1$

$l = \pm\frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}$


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Let $T : \mathbb{R}^2 \to \mathbb{R}^3$ defined by $T(x,y) = (-x-y, 3x+8y, 9x-11y)$. Then the rank and nullity of $T$ are respectively






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Solution

Matrix form:

$\begin{bmatrix} -1 & -1 \\ 3 & 8 \\ 9 & -11 \end{bmatrix}$

Columns are independent ⇒ Rank = 2

Nullity = 2 - 2 = 0


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If PSP' and QSQ' be two perpendicular focal chords of parabola $y^2 = 4x$, then $\frac{1}{SP \cdot SP'} + \frac{1}{SQ \cdot SQ'}$ equals






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Solution

For perpendicular focal chords of parabola, required sum = $\frac{1}{4}$


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The equation of axis of the conic $\sqrt{ax} + \sqrt{by} = 1$ is






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If the Trapezoidal rule with interval $[0,1]$ is exact for approximating the integral $\int_{0}^{1} (x^3 - cx^2)\,dx$, then the value of $c$ is






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Solution

Actual integral:

$\int_{0}^{1} (x^3 - cx^2)\,dx = \left[\frac{x^4}{4} - \frac{cx^3}{3}\right]_0^1 = \frac{1}{4} - \frac{c}{3}$

Trapezoidal rule with one interval:

$T = \frac{1}{2}[f(0) + f(1)]$

$f(0) = 0$

$f(1) = 1 - c$

$T = \frac{1}{2}(1 - c)$

Since exact:

$\frac{1}{4} - \frac{c}{3} = \frac{1}{2}(1 - c)$

Solving:

$\frac{1}{4} - \frac{c}{3} = \frac{1}{2} - \frac{c}{2}$

Multiply by 12:

$3 - 4c = 6 - 6c$

$2c = 3$

$c = 1.5$


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If $S$ is the set of all real numbers except $-1$ and $*$ is defined by $a * b = a + b + ab$, then the inverse of $2 * 3$ is






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Solution

First compute:

$2 * 3 = 2 + 3 + (2)(3) = 11$

Inverse element $x$ satisfies:

$11 * x = 0$ (identity element is $0$)

$11 + x + 11x = 0$

$x(12) = -11$

$x = -\frac{11}{12}$



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