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Model Question Paper

Subject Code: MCA1030

Book ID: B1646

Subject Name: Foundation of Mathematics

Credits: 4

Marks: 140

Section A(Compulsory)
Descriptive Questions (10 Marks each)

Answer any four Questions

4 x 10 = 40 Marks

1. A. Explain the properties of determinants? [5marks]

B. Write a note on sets and their representations? [5marks]
2. A. Write a note on integration of parts? [4marks]
B. Explain vector addition? [6marks]

3. A. What is complex numbers and explain properties of multiplication? [5marks]

B. Explain in detail Lagranges Theorem? [5marks]
4. A. Write a note on volume integral? [ 5 Marks]
B. Write a note on gradient of scalar field? [ 5 Marks]
5. If x m y n x y

mn

6. Compute

, Prove that

dy y
[10 Marks]

dx x
[ 10 Marks]

Section B
Multiple Choice Questions
One Mark Questions
1. If x and y are real numbers and
A.

Complex number

B.

Integer number

C.

Real number

D.

Decimal number

50 x 1 = 50 Marks
i then
1 x + iy is called a ______________.

2. The theory of matrices was introduced by French mathematician __________ in 1957.

A.

Lobachevsky

B.

Albert Einstein

C.

Cayley

D.

Pythagoras

3. What do you define the maximum, minimum and saddle point values as?
A.

Neighbourhood values

B.

Extreme values

C.

Moderate values

D.

Functional values

4. Consider the numbers: 1, 2, 3, -3, 3/4, -4/7, ,i - I, 1+ i, 2-3i. Which of the following are complex
numbers?
A.

-3, -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3

B.

1, 2, 3

C.

i - 1, 1 + I, 2 - 3i

D.

3/4, -4/7

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5. Statement of the type If p then q are called ______________ and are denoted by p q read as
p implies q.
A.

Conditional statements

B.

Simple statements

C.

Compound statements

D.

Truth Value

6. According to the product rule (f.g)'(x) = ___________.

A.

f(x) g '(x)+g(x) f '(x)

B.

f(x).g(x)

C.

f '(x).g '(x)

D.

f '.g '

7. In_______________ form, all the elements of a set are listed, the elements being separated by
commas and are enclosed within braces { }.
A.

Roster

B.

Set builder

C.

Empty set

D.

Subsets

8. What is the alternate name for vector product of two vectors?

A.

Dot product

B.

Sin product

C.

Cos product

D.

Cross product

9. Which of the following is a vector quantity?

A.

Length

B.

Temperature

C.

Displacement

D.

Mass

10. The following equation represents,

A.

Implicit integration

B.

Vector integration

C.

Successive differentiation

D.

Integration

______________.

11. The definition of ___________ of a vector field was motivated by fundamental physical notion
of work.
A.

Line integral

B.

Vector integral

C.

Surface integral

D.

Volume integral

12. Fill in the blank: 2 Cos A Sin B = ________________.

A.

Sin (A + B) Sin (A B)

B.

Sin (A B) Sin (A B)

C.

Sin (A + B) Sin (A + B)

D.

Sin (A + B) + Sin (A B)

13. Which of the theorem has the following properties:

nCr = nCn-r, nC0 = 1 = nCn and nC1 = n = nCn-1
A.

Taylors theorem

B.

Leibnitzs theorem

C.

Lagranges theorem

D.

Cauchys theorem

14. A formula which connects the integrals with another in which the integrand is of the same type
but is of the lower degree or order and this method is called _____________.
A.

Surface of revolution

B.

Solid of revolution

C.

Method of reduction

D.

Method of integration

15. _________ is maximum number of linearly independent rows or columns of matrix.

A.

Invertible matrix

B.

Rank of matrix

C.

Scalar matrix

D.

Determinant

16. Scalar field is a ___________ valued function for every point in a space.
A.

Double

B.

Single

C.

Multiple

D.

Complex

17. A set of rational numbers is denoted by _________.

A.

B.

C.

D.

18. If dy/dx is evaluated by using only the definition and not through the known formulas, then it is
called as ___________.
A.

Differentiation by substitution

B.

Logarithmic differentiation

C.

Differentiation from first principles

D.

Differentiation from parametric equation

19. Given that r is a vector, which is function of scalar 't', what do you term the set of values of the
variable 't' of the vector function?
A.

Co-domain

B.

Magnitude

C.

Second derivative of r(t)

D.

Domain

20. A complex number x + iy can be represented by a point P(x, y) in the ____________ plane with
x as the abscissa and y as the ordinate.
A.

Cardan

B.

Cartesian

C.

Euler

D.

John Bernoulli

21. _____________ is the rate of change of immediate preceding derivative.

A.

Successive differentiation

B.

Derivative

C.

Leibnitzs theorem

D.

Lagranges mean value theorem

22. Which theorem deals mainly with the function and its derivatives?
A.

Mean value theorem

B.

Taylor's theorem

C.

Leibnitzs theorem

D.

Cauchys theorem

23. Two sets A and B are said to be _______________ if they have exactly the same elements and
we write A = B.
A.

Equal

B.

Compliment

C.

Finite

D.

Infinite

24. Gauss and Strokes Theorem came into existence while studying on_________.
A.

Potential Theory

B.

Capillarity

C.

Basic concept of flux

D.

Fundamental physical notion of work

25. Which of the following statements stand true for maximum value?
A.

f(x,y) is said to have maximum value at P=(a,b) if f(a,b) is greater than all the
values in the neighbourhood of P.

B.

f(x,y) is said to have maximum value at P(a,b) if the value of f(x,y) at (a,b) is less
than all the values in the neighbourhood of P.

C.

f(x,y) is maximum at one direction and minimum in another direction at the

maximum value point.

D.

f(a+h, b+k) - f(a,b) > 0, for all h,k.

26. _______________ is the operation of determining a function whose derivative is the given
function.
A.

Differentiation

B.

Multiplication

C.

Integration

D.

Substitution

27. Which method is used to carry out addition of vectors wherein the first vector is drawn to scale
in appropriate direction?
A.

Analytical method

B.

Head to tail method

C.

Parallelogram method

D.

Graphical method

28. The equation 2x+y=5, x+3y=5 and x-2y=0 have:

A.

One solution

B.

Two solution

C.

No solution

D.

Infinite solution

29. If a plane area is revolved about a fixed line in its own plane, then the body so generated by the
revolution of the plane area is called _______________.
A.

Type-II improper integral

B.

Type-I improper integral

C.

Solid of revolution

D.

Surface of revolution

30. Two vectors are said to be perpendicular to each other if their scalar product is ___________.
A.

Zero

B.

One

C.

Negative

D.

Square of the vectors

31. If f is a _____________ valued function then grad f is meaningless.

A.

Vector

B.

Scalar

C.

Multiple

D.

Complex

32. (a, b) would be called __________.

A.

Real numbers

B.

Close interval

C.

Finite set

D.

Open interval

33. It is the derivative of function in the direction of unit vector.

A.

Unit tangent vector

B.

Unit vector

C.

Directional derivative

D.

Directonal vector

34. If zn = a, where a is a non-zero complex number and n, is a positive integer then z is called
the____________.
A.

zth root of a

B.

ath root of n

C.

nth root of a

D.

nth root of z

35. If _______________ , then

is called a Solenoidal vector function.

A.
B.
C.
D.

36. Which theorem is defined by the equation

A.

Greens theorem

B.

Gauss theorem

C.

Strokes theorem

D.

Divergence theorem

37. From the following, find the derivative of f '(x), if f is given by f(x) = 4cos(5x-2).
A.

20sin(5x-2)

B.

-20sin(5x-2)

C.

-5sin(5x-2)

D.

-20sin(5x)-2

38. In the following which is the expression for constant function rule?
A.
B.
C.
D.
39. ___________is the rate of change of immediate preceding derivative.
A.

Implicit integration

B.

Integration

C.

Vector integration

D.

Successive integration

40. _____________ can find applications in many branches of sciences and social sciences.
A.

Logic

B.

Algebra

C.

Sets

D.

Probability

41. What is the alternative name for scalar product of two vectors?
A.

Cos product

B.

Theta product

C.

Dot product

D.

Perpendicular product

42. Any vector quantity in two dimensions is in the influence of two different _____________.
A.

Axis

B.

Magnitude

C.

Components

D.

Directions

43. The ______________ includes the area enclosed between given curve and x- axis.
A.

Surface of revolution

B.

Solid of revolution

C.

Area under curve

D.

Improper integral

44. Let A and B be two sets. If

A.

Superset

B.

Subset

C.

Power set

D.

Proper subset

then A is called a ____________ of B.

45. An integral which is to be evaluated over a surface S is called a__________.

A.

Line integral

B.

Surface integral

C.

Volume integral

D.

Vector integral

46. A diagonal matrix having the same number along the diagonal is called a __________.
A.

Scalar matrix

B.

Rank of matrix

C.

Determinant

D.

Square matrix

47. The derivative of a constant is ____________.

A.

B.

-1

C.

D.

48. In which case, do we change only one variable and the other variables are kept fixed while
determining the rate of change of the function?
A.

Exponential function

B.

Differentiation

C.

Partial derivative

D.

Logarithm function

49. If f denotes the function of natural numbers, N; then the list f(1), f(2), f(3).represents
__________.
A.

Infinite sequence

B.

Sequence

C.

Terms

D.

Image of 1, 2, 3

50. A sentence which is both true and false simultaneously is not a statement, rather, it is a
_______________.
A.

Connectives

B.

Disjunction

C.

Paradox

D.

Negation

Two marks questions

(25*2 = 50 marks)

51. Consider the below mentioned statements with respect to differentiation.

1. Logarithmic Differentiation is basically done by differentiation by Logarithmic chain rule.
2. The method of logarithmic differentiation uses the properties of logarithmic functions to
differentiate complicated functions.
State True or False:
A.

1-True, 2-True

B.

1-True, 2-False

C.

1-False, 2-True

D.

1-False, 2-False

52. The definite integral

is a _______________ whereas

A.

Real number, Function

B.

Complex number, Integer

C.

Real number, Integer

D.

Complex number, Function

is a _____________.

53. Consider the following statements with respect to vector multiplication:

1. Vectors can be multiplied to get a scalar as well as a vector product.
2. There are two types of vector multiplication.
State True or False:
A.

1-True, 2-True

B.

1-True, 2-False

C.

1-False, 2-True

D.

1-False, 2-False

54. Consider the following statements with respect to implicit functions:

1. By differentiation of implicit function, we differentiate each term with respect to x keeping in
mind that there is a term containing powers of y, we will first differentiate it with respect to y
and then multiply it by dy/dx in order to get it differentiated with respect to x.
2. Implicit function implies that dependent functions are expressed in terms of independent
variables.
State True or False:
A.

1-True, 2-True

B.

1-True, 2-False

C.

1-False, 2-True

D.

1-False, 2-False

55. Consider the following statements with respect to Set:

1. In _____________ form, all the elements of a set possess a single common property which
is not possessed by any element outside the set.
2. Objects, elements and members of a set are _____________ terms.
A.

1-Free, 2-Subsets

B.

1-Universal set s, 2- Synonymous

C.

1-Anotnym, 2-Power set

D.

1-Dissimilar, 2-Empty set

56. A sentence which is both true and false simultaneously is not a ______________, rather, it is a
_______________.
A.

Statement, Paradox

B.

Simple statement, Tautology

C.

Compound, Negation

D.

Truth value, Logic

57. Consider the following statements with respect to limit points:

1. (-1, 1, -1, 1, -1, 1..) has 1 and -1 as its limit point.
2. A sequence is said to be convergent if it has zero as the limit point.
State True or False:
A.

1-True, 2-True

B.

1-True, 2-False

C.

1-False, 2-True

D.

1-False, 2-False

58. Consider the following statements with respect to partial derivatives:

1. One variable may be changing faster than the other, in case of function of several variables.
2. In the case of function of several variables, we can only change one of the variable and keep
the rest constant.
State True or False:
A.

1-True, 2-True

B.

1-False, 2-True

C.

1-False, 2-False

D.

1-True, 2-False

59. In the geometrical representation of a complex number, every point on the x-axis corresponds
to ________ and every point on the y-axis corresponds to a _________.
A.

Real number and Decimal number

B.

Decimal number and Imaginary number

C.

Real number and Imaginary number

D.

Imaginary number and Real number

60. 1. ____________ acts on vector quantity and gives a scalar quantity.

2. __________ acts on scalar quantity and gives a vector quantity.
A.

Divergence operator, Gradient operator

B.

Coefficient operator, Address

C.

Memory cells, Coefficient operator

D.

Gradient operator, Divergence operator

61. 1.___________is the asymptote parallel to y axis and are obtained by equating to zero the
highest power of y.
2.__________is the asymptote parallel to x axis and are obtained by equating to zero the
highest power of x.
A.

Oblique asymptote, Horizontal asymptote

B.

Vertical asymptote, Oblique asymptote

C.

Horizontal asymptote, Vertical asymptote

D.

Vertical asymptote, Horizontal asymptote

62. Consider the below mentioned statements with respect to transpose of matrix.
1. The transpose of an m x n matrix is an nm matrix.
2. If A = [aij] is an m x n matrix then the transpose of A is denoted by AT.
State True or False:
A.

1-True, 2-True

B.

1-False, 2-True

C.

1-False, 2-False

D.

1-True, 2-False

63. Consider the below mentioned statements with respect to asymptotes:

1. Horizontal asymptote, vertical asymptote and oblique asymptote are the types of asymptote.
2. Asymptote is the curved line associated with the curve such that as a point moves along an
infinite branch of the curve the distance from the point to the line approaches zero and the
slope of the curve at the point approaches the slope of the line.
State True or False:
A.

1-True, 2-True

B.

1-False, 2-True

C.

1-False, 2-False

D.

1-True, 2-False

64. 1. ______________was first suggested by the physicist Lord Kelvin in 1850.

2. ______________was formulated in the year 1828 while studying the connection with
potential Theory (that includes gravitational and electrical potential).
A.

Gauss theorem, Strokes theorem

B.

Gauss theorem, Greens theorem

C.

Strokes theorem, Greens theorem

D.

Greens theorem, Strokes theorem

65. 1. 2 Cos A Sin B = ______________

2. 2 Sin A Cos B = ______________
A.

Sin (A + B) + Sin (A + B), sin (A + B) Sin (A B)

B.

Sin (A + B) + Sin (A B), sin (A + B) + Sin (A B)

C.

Sin (A + B) Sin (A B), sin (A + B) Sin (A B)

D.

Sin (A + B) Sin (A B), sin (A + B) + Sin (A B)

66. 1. If the interval becomes unbounded, the integral is called ______________ improper Integral.
2. When the function becomes unbounded, discontinuous or not defined in an interval, then
improper integral is called ______________ improper integral.
A.

Type-I, Type-III

B.

Type-I, Type-II

C.

Type-II, Type-I

D.

Type-II, Type-III

67. Consider the following statements with respect to vector representation:

1. 2 vectors are considered to be equal if they have the same magnitude and direction.
2. Positive angles are measured in clockwise direction from horizontal facing line.
State True or False:
A.

1-True, 2-True

B.

1-True, 2-False

C.

1-False, 2-True

D.

1-False, 2-False

68. ___________and____________ came into existence while studying on capillarity.

A.

Gauss theorem and Greens theorem

B.

Gauss theorem and Strokes theorem

C.

Greens theorem and Strokes theorem

D.

Greens theorem and Gauss theorem

69. Consider the following statements with respect to components of a vector:

1. The combined effect of the two components is not equivalent to the influence of the single
two dimensional vectors.
2. Each part of the two dimensional vector is a component.
State True or False:
A.

1-True, 2-True

B.

1-True, 2-False

C.

1-False, 2-True

D.

1-False, 2-False

70. Consider the below mentioned statements with respect to differentiation of ex and log x.
1. log x is the inverse of ex
2. log x is called the exponential function
State True or False:
A.

1-True, 2-True

B.

1-True, 2-False

C.

1-False, 2-True

D.

1-False, 2-False

71. Consider the below mentioned statements with respect to rules of integration:
1. The area under curve includes the area between two general curves.
2. The area under curve includes the area enclosed between given curve and x- axis.
State True or False:
A.

1-True, 2-False

B.

1-False, 2-True

C.

1-False, 2-False

D.

1-True, 2-True

72. Consider the below mentioned statements with respect to rank of matrix.
1. Rank of matrix can be determined by elementary row or column transformation
2. It is maximum number of linearly independent rows or columns of matrix.
State True or False:
A.

1-True, 2-True

B.

1-True, 2-False

C.

1-False, 2-True

D.

1-False, 2-False

73. Consider the below mentioned statements with respect to Directional Derivative:
1. The direction of

gives the direction in which the minimum rate of change of f occurs.

2. Directional Derivative is the derivative of function in the direction of unit vector.

State True or False:
A.

1-True, 2-True

B.

1-True, 2-False

C.

1-False, 2-True

D.

1-False, 2-False

74. Consider the below mentioned statements with respect to properties of multiplication of a
complex numbers:
1. The equation (z2 + z3) z1 = z2z1 + z3z1 represents right distributive law.
2. The equation z1 (z2 + z3) = z1z2 + z1z3 represents left distributive law.
State True or False:
A.

1-True, 2-True

B.

1-True, 2-False

C.

1-False, 2-True

D.

1-False, 2-False

75. Consider the following expressions:

1. In the expression "If Q, then P" P => Q, Q is given and P is the conclusion.
2. P => Q is equivalent to Q => P.
State True or False:
A.

1-True, 2-True

B.

1-True, 2-False

C.

1-False, 2-False

D.

1-False, 2-True

Answer Keys (Section B)

Subject Code: MCA1030

Book ID: B1646

Q.
No.

Ans. Key

Unit no./
Page no.

Q.
No.

Ans. Key

Unit no./
Page no.

Q.
No.

Ans.
key

Unit no./
Page no.

14/452

26

6/153

51

4/107

13/402

27

9/294

52

6/182

8/245

28

13/431

53

10/301

3/47

29

7/207

54

8/240

2/33

30

10/303

55

1/2

4/93

31

11/330

56

2/25

1/3

32

3/59

57

3/55

10/306

33

338

58

8/230

9/290

34

14/465

59

14/456

10

5/128

35

11/340

60

11/340

11

12/356

36

12/374

61

5/143,144

12

6/158

37

4/97

62

13/406

13

5/130

38

6/169

63

5/142

14

7/190

39

5/128

64

12/366

15

13/247

40

2/24

65

6/158

16

11/329

41

10/302

66

7/212, 214

17

3/47

42

9/298

67

9/293

18

4/116

43

7/199

68

12/366

19

10/316

44

1/8

69

9/298

20

14/456

45

12/356

70

4/85

21

5/128

46

13/406

71

7/199

22

5/139

47

4/92

72

13/427

23

1/7

48

8/230

73

11/338, 339

24

12/366

49

3/50

74

14/454

25

8/245

50

2/25

75

3/49