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Mathematics 65/2/3 2025-2026 Commerce (English Medium) Class 12 Question Paper Solution

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Mathematics [65/2/3]
Marks: 80 CBSE
Commerce (English Medium)
Science (English Medium)
Arts (English Medium)

Academic Year: 2025-2026
Date & Time: 9th March 2026, 10:30 am
Duration: 3h
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General Instructions:

Read the following instructions very carefully and strictly follow them:

  1. This Question paper contains 38 questions. All questions are compulsory.
  2. This Question paper is divided into five Sections - A, B, C, D and E.
  3. In Section A - Questions no. 1 to 18 are multiple choice questions (MCQs) with only one correct option and Questions no. 19 and 20 are Assertion-Reason based questions of 1 mark each.
  4. In Section B - Questions no. 21 to 25 are Very Short Answer (VSA)-type questions, carrying 2 marks each.
  5. In Section C - Questions no. 26 to 31 are Short Answer (SA)-type questions, carrying 3 marks each.
  6. In Section D - Questions no. 32 to 35 are Long Answer (LA)-type questions, carrying 5 marks each.
  7. In Section E - Questions no. 36 to 38 are case study-based questions, carrying 4 marks each.
  8. There is no overall choice. However, an internal choice has been provided in 2 questions in Section B, 3 questions in Section C, 2 questions in Section D and one subpart each in 2 questions of Section E.
  9. Use of calculators is not allowed.

SECTION - A
This section comprises 20 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) of 1 mark each.
[1]1.

Direction cosines of line `(1-x)/0=y=z` are:

1, 1, 1

`0,(-1)/sqrt2,(-1)/sqrt2`

1, 0, 0

0, –1, –1

Concept: undefined - undefined
Chapter:
[1]2.

In a linear programming problem, the linear function which has to be maximized or minimized is called ______.

a feasible function 

an objective function

an optimal function 

a constraint

Concept: undefined - undefined
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[1]3.

For the feasible region shown below, the non-trivial constraints of the linear programming problem are:

x + y ≤ 5, x + 3y ≤ 9 

x + y ≤ 5, x + 3y ≥ 9 

x + y ≥ 5, x + 3y ≤ 9 

x + y ≥ 5, 3x + y ≤ 9 

Concept: undefined - undefined
Chapter:
[1]4.

For two events A and B such that P(A) ≠ 0 and P(B) ≠ 1, P(A'/B') =

1 – P(A/B)

1 – P(A'/B)

`(1-P(A∩B))/(P(B'))`

`(1-P(A∪B))/(P(B'))`

Concept: undefined - undefined
Chapter:
[1]5.

A relation R on set A = {1, 2, 3} is defined as R = {(1, 3), (3, 3), (1, 1), (2, 2), (3, 1} is ______.

only reflexive and symmetric

reflexive only

only reflexive and transitive

reflexive, symmetric and transitive

Concept: undefined - undefined
Chapter:
[1]6.

If A and B are square matrices of the same order, then which of the following statements is/are always true?

  1. (A + B) (A – B) = A2 – B2
  2. AB = BA
  3. (A + B)2 = A2 + AB + BA + B2
  4. AB = 0 ⇒ A = 0 or B = 0

Only (i) and (iii)

Only (ii) and (iii)

Only (iii)

Only (iii) and (iv)

Concept: undefined - undefined
Chapter:
[1]7.

If A = `[(1,a,b),(-1,2,c),(0,5,3)]` is a symmetric matrix, then the value of 3a + b + c is ______.

2

6

4

0

Concept: undefined - undefined
Chapter:
[1]8.

If A = `[(tanx,cotx),(-cotx,tanx)]` and A + A' = 2I, then value of x ∈ `[0,pi/2]` is ______.

0

`pi/3`

`pi/4`

`pi/2`

Concept: undefined - undefined
Chapter:
[1]9.

For a square matrix A, (3A)–1 = ______. 

3A–1

9A–1

`1/3`A–1

`1/9`A–1

Concept: undefined - undefined
Chapter:
[1]10.

If `[(–1,–2,5),(–2,a,–1),(0,4,2a)]` = –86, then the sum of all possible values of a is ______. 

4

5

–4

9

Concept: undefined - undefined
Chapter:
[1]11.

If x + y = xy, then `dy/dx` is ______.

`y/(x-1)`

`1/(x-1)`

`(y-1)/(x-1)`

`(1-y)/(x-1)`

Concept: undefined - undefined
Chapter:
[1]12.

`intdx/(secx+tanx)` is equal to ______.

log |secx + tanx| + C

log |secx – tanx| + C

log |1 + cosx| + C

log |1 + sinx| + C

Concept: undefined - undefined
Chapter:
[1]13.

For f(x) = x + `1/x` (x ≠ 0)

local maximum value is 2

local minimum value is –2

local maximum value is –2

local minimum value < local maximum value

Concept: undefined - undefined
Chapter:
[1]14.

Which of the following expressions will give the area of region the curve y = x2 and line y = 16?

`int_0^4x^2dx`

`2int_0^4x^2dx`

`int_0^16sqrty  dy`

`2int_0^16sqrty  dy`

Concept: undefined - undefined
Chapter:
[1]15.

The general solution of the differential equation: x2dy + y2dx = 0 is ______. 

x3 + y3 = k

`1/y-1/x=k`

`1/y+1/x=k`

log y2 + log x2 = k

Concept: undefined - undefined
Chapter:
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[1]16.

The integrating factor of the differential equation 2x`dy/dx` – y = 3 is ______.

`sqrtx`

`sqrt1/x`

ex

e–x

Concept: undefined - undefined
Chapter:
[1]17.

If `veca` = 5 and –2 ≤ λ ≤ 1, then the sum of greatest and the smallest value of `|λveca|` is ______.

–5

5

10

15

Concept: undefined - undefined
Chapter:
[1]18.

Vector of magnitude 3 making equal angles with x and y Perpendicular to z axis is ______.

`hati+2sqrt2hatj`

`3hatk`

`(3sqrt2)/2hati+(3sqrt2)/2hatj`

`sqrt3hati+sqrt3hatj+sqrt3hatk`

Concept: undefined - undefined
Chapter:
Assertion - Reason Based Questions Direction: Question numbers 19 and 20 are Assertion (A) and Reason (R) based questions carrying 1 mark each. Two statements are given, one labelled Assertion (A) and other labelled Reason (R). Select the correct answer from the codes (A), (B), (C) and (D) as given below.
[1]19.

For two vectors `veca` and `vecb`

Assertion (A): `|vecaxxvecb|^2+(veca*vecb)^2=|veca|^2|vecb|^2`

Reason (R): `|vecaxxvecb|=(veca*vecb)tantheta,(theta≠pi/2)`

Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A).

Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion (A).

Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.

Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.

Concept: undefined - undefined
Chapter:
[1]20.

Assertion (A): A line can have direction cosines < 1, 1, 1>

Reason (R): cos θ = 1 is possible for θ = 0.

Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A).

Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of the Assertion (A).

Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.

Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.

Concept: undefined - undefined
Chapter:
SECTION - B
This section comprises Very Short Answer (VSA) type questions carrying 2 marks each.
[2]21.

Find the co-ordinates of the point on line `x=(y-1)/2=(z-2)/3` whose y co-ordinate is 3 times the x co-ordinate.

Concept: undefined - undefined
Chapter:
[2]22. (a)

Check whether f: R – {3} → R defined as f(x) = `(x-2)/(x-3)` is onto or not.

Concept: undefined - undefined
Chapter:
OR
[2]22. (b)

Check whether f: Z × Z → Z × Z (where Z is the set of integers) defined as f(x, y) = (2y, 3x) is injective or not.

Concept: undefined - undefined
Chapter:
[2]23.

If `x = e^(sin^-1t),y=e^(cos^-1t)`

find `dy/dx  "at"  "t"=1/sqrt2`

Concept: undefined - undefined
Chapter:
[2]24. (a)

Find the absolute maximum value of f(x) = cos x + sin2 x, x ∈ [0, π].

Concept: undefined - undefined
Chapter:
OR
[2]24. (b)

If the volume of a solid hemisphere increases at a uniform rate, prove that its surface area varies inversely as its radius.

Concept: undefined - undefined
Chapter:
[2]25.

If `vec(AB)=hatj+hatk` and `vec(AC)=3hati-hatj+4hatk` represent the two vectors along the sides AB and AC of ΔABC, prove that the median `vec(AD)=(vec(AB)+vec(AC))/2`, where D is midpoint of BC. Hence, find the length of median AD.

Concept: undefined - undefined
Chapter:
SECTION - C
This section comprises Short Answer (SA) type questions of 3 marks each.
[3]26. (a)

The Probability of hitting the target by a trained sniper is three times the Probability of not hitting the target on a stormy day due to high wind speed.

The sniper fired two shots on the target on a stormy day when wind speed was very high. Find the probability that

  1. target is hit
  2. atleast one shot misses the target.
Concept: undefined - undefined
Chapter:
OR
[3]26. (b)

Determine P(E|F).

Mother, father and son line up at random for a family picture

E: son on one end, F: father in middle

Concept: undefined - undefined
Chapter:
[3]27.

Find: `int(3x-1)/(sqrt(x^2-4x))dx`

Concept: undefined - undefined
Chapter:
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[3]28. (a)

Evaluate: `int_(pi/12)^((5pi)/12)dx/(1+sqrtcotx)`

Concept: undefined - undefined
Chapter:
OR
[3]28. (b)

Evaluate: `int_((-pi)/6)^(pi/2)(sin|x|+cos|x|)dx`

Concept: undefined - undefined
Chapter:
[3]29.

If `d/dx(F(x))=1/(e^x+1)`, then find F(x) given that F(0) = log `1/2`.

Concept: undefined - undefined
Chapter:
[3]30. (a)

Solve the following differential equation:

`xdy/dx=y-xsin^2(y/x)`, given that y(1) = `pi/6`

Concept: undefined - undefined
Chapter:
OR
[3]30. (b)

Find the general solution of the differential equation: `y log y dx/dy+x=2/y`.

Concept: undefined - undefined
Chapter:
[3]31.

Solve the following linear programming problem graphically:

Maximize Z = 4500x + 5000y

Subject to constraints

x + y ≤ 250

25x + 40y ≤ 7000

x ≥ 0, y ≥ 0 

Concept: undefined - undefined
Chapter:
SECTION - D
This section comprises Long Answer (LA) type questions of 5 marks each.
[5]32. (a)

Find the sub-interval of `(0,pi/2)` in which f(x) = log (sin x + cos x) is increasing and decreasing.

Concept: undefined - undefined
Chapter:
OR
[5]32. (b)

A rectangle of perimeter 36 cm is revolved around one of its sides to sweep out a cylinder of maximum volume.

Find the dimensions of the rectangle.

Concept: undefined - undefined
Chapter:
[5]33.

Find the domain of q(x) = cos–1 (4x2 – 3). Hence, find the value of x for which q(x) = 0. Also, write the range of 3q(x) – π.

Concept: undefined - undefined
Chapter:
[5]34.

A line passing through the points A(1, 2, 3) and B(5, 8, 11) intersects the line `vecr=4hati+hatj+lambda(5hati+2hatj+hatk)`. Find the co-ordinates of the point of intersection. Hence, write the equation of a line passing through the point of intersection and perpendicular to both the lines.

Concept: undefined - undefined
Chapter:
[5]35. (a)

If P = `[(1,-1,0),(2,3,4),(0,1,2)]` and Q = `[(2,2,-4),(-4,2,-4),(2,-1,5)]` find (QP) and hence solve the following system of equations using matrices:

x – y = 3, 2x + 3y + 4z = 17, y + 2z = 7

Concept: undefined - undefined
Chapter:
OR
[5]35. (b)

Obtain the value of Δ = `|(1+x,1,1),(1,1+y,1),(1,1,1+z)|` in terms of x, y and z. 

Further, if Δ = 0 and x, y, z are non-zero real numbers, prove that x–1 + y–1 + z–1 = –1. 

Concept: undefined - undefined
Chapter:
SECTION - E
This section Comprises of 3 case study based questions of 4 marks each.
[4]36.

Sports car racing is a form of motorsport which uses sports car prototypes. The competition is held on special tracks designed in various shapes.

The equation of one such track is given as follows:

`f(x) = {{:((x^4-4x^2+4)",",0 ≤ x < 3), (x^2+40",",x≥3):}`

Based on given information, answer the following questions:

  1. Find f'(x) for 0 < x < 3. 1
  2. Find f'(4) 1
    1. Test for continuity of f(x) at x = 3. 2
      OR
    2. Test for differentiability of f(x) at x = 3. 2
Concept: undefined - undefined
Chapter:
[4]37.

Smoking increases the risk of lung problems.

A study revealed that 170 in 1000 males who smoke develop lung related complications, while 120 out of 1000 females who smoke develop lung related problems. In a colony, 50 people were found to be smokers of which 30 are males.

A person is selected at random from these 50 people and tested for lung related problems.

Based on the given information, answer the following questions:

  1. What is the probability that selected person is a female? 1
  2. If a male person is selected, what is the probability that he will not be suffering from lung problems? 1
    1. A person selected at random is detected with lung complications. Find the probability that selected person is a female. 2
      OR
    2. A person selected at random is not having lung problems, find the probability that the person is a male. 2
Concept: undefined - undefined
Chapter:
[4]38.

A racing track is build around an elliptical ground whose equation is given by 9x2 + 16y2 = 144. The width of the track is 3 m as shown below:

Based on given information, answer the following questions:

  1. Express y as a function of x from the given equation of ellipse. 1
  2. Integrate the function obtained in (i) with respect to x. 1
    1. Find the area of the region enclosed within the elliptical excluding the track using integration. 2
      OR
    2. Write the co-ordinates of the points P and Q where the outer edge of the track cuts x axis and y axis in first quadrant and find the area of the triangle formed by points P, O, Q using integration. 2
Concept: undefined - undefined
Chapter:

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