Maharashtra Math 2008 Optional Paper – Page1-2

Maharashtra Government Jobs Administrative / Civil Services 2008

  • Year 2008
  • Conducted By MNS
  • Questions 5
  • Maximum Marks 200
  • Duration 3 Hours
  • Languages English & Hindi

Exam Details

Detail Information
Examination MATHEMATICS (Optional) गणित ( वैकल्पिक )
Year 2008
Conducting Body MNS
Paper MATHEMATICS (Optional) गणित ( वैकल्पिक )
Subject MATHEMATICS
Duration 3 Hours
Maximum Marks 200
Number of Questions 5
Question Type Descriptive / Subjective

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Major Topics Covered

  • Group theory
  • Isomorphism
  • Permutation groups
  • A(S)
  • Vector spaces
  • Basis and dimension
  • Linear independence
  • Euclidean domains
  • Principal Ideal Domains
  • Cayley-Hamilton theorem
  • Matrix inverses
  • Section B theory
  • Compactness
  • Maximum and minimum on compact spaces
  • Improper integrals
  • Convergence
  • Absolute vs conditional convergence
  • Differentiability
  • Partial derivatives
  • Continuity
  • Multivariable calculus
  • Real valued functions
  • Compact metric spaces
  • Uniform convergence
  • Convergence of integrals
  • sin x / x integral

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Instructions

  • MNS 2008 r 100280 MATHEMATICS (Optional) गणित ( वैकल्पिक ) Maximum Marks: 200 Time: 3 hours
  • Note: (i) In all attempt Five questions.
  • (i) In all attempt Five questions.
  • (ii) Question No. 1 is compulsory.
  • Of the remaining questions, Attempt Any Four by selecting one question from each section.
  • (iii) Number of optional questions upto the prescribed number in the order in which questions have been
  • (iv) solved, will only be assessed and excess answers of the question/s will not be assessed.
  • Candidate should not write roll number, any names (including his/her own), signature, address or
  • (v) any indication of his/her identity anywhere inside the answer book otherwise he/she will be penalised.

Questions (page 2)

Q1. Show that every group is isomorphic to a subgroup of a permutation group A(S).
(a) for some appropriate S.

Q1. \overline2 MNS SECTION - A Show that every group is isomorphic to a subgroup of a permutation group A(S)

Q2.

(a) for some appropriate S. 18 State the name of this theorem. 2 If \v1, v2, \ldots, vn\ is a basis of a vector space V and if \w1, w2, \ldots, wm\ is linearly

(b) independent in V, then show that m ≤ n. 20
3. Define
(i) Euclidean Domain. 3 (a)
(ii) Principal Ideal Domain (PID). 3 Show that every Euclidean Domain is PID. 14 (b) State Cayley Hamilton theorem and using it find inverse of the matrix A if it exists. 2 A = \beginbmatrix 1 & 2 & 3 \\ 2 & 2 & 4 \\ 3 & 4 & 8 \endbmatrix 18 SECTION - B If f ' is a real-valued continuous function on a compact metric space X, then
4. (a) show that f
(X) , range of f' is compact and f' attains a maximum and minimum at points of X. 10 + Define absolute convergence and conditional convergence for improper integrals (b) of the type ∫ f
(x) dx for continuous function f
(x) . 2 + 2 Show that ∫0 (sin x)/(x) dx is convergent but not absolutely. 8 + 8
5. Define differentiability of a function of two variables at a point. (a) 2 Let f: E → \mathbbR be defined on a neighbourhood E of (a,b) ∈ \mathbbR × \mathbbR such that (\partial f)/(\partial x), (\partial f)/(\partial y) are continuous at (a,b). Show that 'f' is differentiable at (a, b). Is the converse of this is true? Justify your answer.

Q2. (a) for some appropriate S. 18 State the name of this theorem. 2 If \v1, v2, \ldots, vn\ is a basis of a vector space V and if \w1, w2, \ldots, wm\ is linearly

(a) for some appropriate S. 18 State the name of this theorem. 2 If \v1, v2, \ldots, vn\ is a basis of a vector space V and if \w1, w2, \ldots, wm\ is linearly

(b) independent in V, then show that m ≤ n. 20
3. Define
(i) Euclidean Domain. 3 (a)
(ii) Principal Ideal Domain (PID). 3 Show that every Euclidean Domain is PID. 14 (b) State Cayley Hamilton theorem and using it find inverse of the matrix A if it exists. 2 A = \beginbmatrix 1 & 2 & 3 \\ 2 & 2 & 4 \\ 3 & 4 & 8 \endbmatrix 18 SECTION - B If f ' is a real-valued continuous function on a compact metric space X, then
4. (a) show that f
(X) , range of f' is compact and f' attains a maximum and minimum at points of X. 10 + Define absolute convergence and conditional convergence for improper integrals (b) of the type ∫ f
(x) dx for continuous function f
(x) . 2 + 2 Show that ∫0 (sin x)/(x) dx is convergent but not absolutely. 8 + 8
5. Define differentiability of a function of two variables at a point. (a) 2 Let f: E → \mathbbR be defined on a neighbourhood E of (a,b) ∈ \mathbbR × \mathbbR such that (\partial f)/(\partial x), (\partial f)/(\partial y) are continuous at (a,b). Show that 'f' is differentiable at (a, b). Is the converse of this is true? Justify your answer.

  • (a) for some appropriate S. 18 State the name of this theorem. 2 If \v1, v2, \ldots, vn\ is a basis of a vector space V and if \w1, w2, \ldots, wm\ is linearly
  • (b) independent in V, then show that m ≤ n. 20

Q3. (a) 4. show that f
(X) , range of f' is compact and f' attains a maximum and minimum at points of X.

(a) 4. show that f
(X) , range of f' is compact and f' attains a maximum and minimum at points of X.

(b) Define absolute convergence and conditional convergence for improper integrals (b) of the type ∫ f
(x) dx for continuous function f
(x) .
Show that ∫0^∞ sin x/x dx is convergent but not absolutely.

  • (a) 4. show that f
  • (b) Define absolute convergence and conditional convergence for improper integrals (b) of the type ∫ f

Q4. 5. Define differentiability of a function of two variables at a point. (a) Let f: E → R be defined on a neighbourhood E of (a,b) ∈ R×R such that ∂f/∂x, ∂f/∂y are continuous at (a,b). Show that 'f' is differentiable at (a, b). Is the converse of this true? Justify your answer.

Q5. 8.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the paper year and code?

Year: 2008, Paper Code: 100280.

Which paper is this for?

Mathematics (Optional) paper for Maharashtra Forest Services Main Examination.

How many questions must be attempted?

Five questions in total; Question 1 is compulsory; any four from the remaining sections.

What is the duration and maximum marks?

3 hours; Maximum marks: 200.

What languages is the paper available in?

The paper is bilingual (Hindi and English) as indicated by the bilingual headings and content.

Are there any instructions about candidate identity on the answer book?

Yes, candidates should not write roll number, names, signature, address, or any identity indicators.

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