MFS Maths Optional 2012 Question Paper (Main)
- Year 2012
- Conducted By Government of Maharashtra
- Questions 12
- Maximum Marks 200
- Duration 3 Hours
- Languages Hindi & English
Exam Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Examination | Maharashtra Forest Service Main Examination |
| Year | 2012 |
| Conducting Body | Government of Maharashtra |
| Paper | Mathematics (Optional) |
| Subject | Mathematics |
| Duration | 3 Hours |
| Maximum Marks | 200 |
| Number of Questions | 12 |
| Question Type | Descriptive / Subjective |
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Major Topics Covered
- Maharashtra
- Forest Service
- Mathematics
- Optional
- Linear Programming
- Simplex Method
- Series Convergence
- Central Force Motion
- Orbital Mechanics
- Numerical Integration
- Simpson's Rule
- Group Theory
- Cayley-Hamilton
- Eigenvalues
- Eigenvectors
- Mean Value Theorem
- Homomorphism
- Kernel
- Quotient Groups
- Graphing Functions
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Instructions
- महाराष्ट्र वनसेवा मुख्य परीक्षा - 2092- NOO 2012 MATHEMATICS (Optional) 100276 गणित ( वैकल्पिक ) Time: 3 hours Maximum Marks: 200
- Note: (i) Answers must be written in English.
- Question No. 1 is compulsory.
- Of the remaining questions, attempt any Four selecting one question
- (i) Answers must be written in English.
- (ii) from each section.
- (iii) Figure to the RIGHT indicates marks of the respective question.
- Number of optional questions upto the prescribed number in the order in which they have been
- (iv) solved will only be assessed. Excess answers will not be assessed.
- (v) Candidates should not write roll number, any name (including their own), signature, address or any indication of their identity anywhere inside the answer book otherwise they will be penalised.
Questions (page 2)
Q1.
NOO 2 If
(i) uk
(x) ∈ c, a ≤ x ≤ b, k = 1, 2, 3, \ldots. 10 (e)
(ii) f
(x) = ∑k=1∞ uk
(x) , uniformly in a ≤ x ≤ b, then prove that ∫0b f
(x) dx = ∑k=1∞ ∫0b uk
(x) dx SECTION - A
Q2.
(a)
Prove the following theorems : Let G = \langle a \rangle be a cyclic group order n and H be a subgroup of G generated 10 i) by am, m\leqn. Then, O(H) = n \over g c d (m, n). Any finite group is isomorphic to a permutation group. 10. \rm
(ii) Verify Cayley - Hamilton theorem for the matrix \beginvmatrix 1 & 2 & 3 \\ 2 & 4 & 5 \\ 3 & 5 & 6 \endvmatrix and hence find its
(b)
inverse. 20
3. Let f: G → H be a group homomorphism of a group G onto another group H and (a) let ker ( f ) be the kernel of f . Then prove that (G)/(\ker(f)) = H Evaluate Eigen values and Eigen vectors of the matrix \beginbmatrix 1 & 0 & -1 \\ 1 & 2 & 1 \\ 2 & 2 & 3 \endbmatrix, and determine (b) whether the Eigen vectors are orthogonal. SECTION - B (a) If f
(x) is continuous in [a, b], differentiable in (a, b) and f(a) = f(b), then prove 20
4. that there exists at least one c ∈ (a, b) such that f1
(c)
= 0. Plot the graph of the function f
(x) = 1 - x2/3. Does this function satisfy all conditions above theorem for x ∈ [-1, 1]. Verify the above theorem for the function f
(x) = x(x-2) e3x/4, 0 ≤ x ≤ 2.
Q2.
(a) Prove the following theorems : Let G = \langle a \rangle be a cyclic group order n and H be a subgroup of G generated 10 i) by am, m\leqn. Then, O(H) = n \over g c d (m, n). Any finite group is isomorphic to a permutation group. 10. \rm
(ii) Verify Cayley - Hamilton theorem for the matrix \beginvmatrix 1 & 2 & 3 \\ 2 & 4 & 5 \\ 3 & 5 & 6 \endvmatrix and hence find its
(a)
Prove the following theorems : Let G = \langle a \rangle be a cyclic group order n and H be a subgroup of G generated 10 i) by am, m\leqn. Then, O(H) = n \over g c d (m, n). Any finite group is isomorphic to a permutation group. 10. \rm
(ii) Verify Cayley - Hamilton theorem for the matrix \beginvmatrix 1 & 2 & 3 \\ 2 & 4 & 5 \\ 3 & 5 & 6 \endvmatrix and hence find its
(b)
inverse. 20
3. Let f: G → H be a group homomorphism of a group G onto another group H and (a) let ker ( f ) be the kernel of f . Then prove that (G)/(\ker(f)) = H Evaluate Eigen values and Eigen vectors of the matrix \beginbmatrix 1 & 0 & -1 \\ 1 & 2 & 1 \\ 2 & 2 & 3 \endbmatrix, and determine (b) whether the Eigen vectors are orthogonal. SECTION - B (a) If f
(x) is continuous in [a, b], differentiable in (a, b) and f(a) = f(b), then prove 20
4. that there exists at least one c ∈ (a, b) such that f1
(c)
= 0. Plot the graph of the function f
(x) = 1 - x2/3. Does this function satisfy all conditions above theorem for x ∈ [-1, 1]. Verify the above theorem for the function f
(x) = x(x-2) e3x/4, 0 ≤ x ≤ 2.
Q3.
Q 1
(c) : A particle moves with a central acceleration μ r^{-7} and starts from an apse at a distance a with a velocity equal to the velocity which would be acquired by the particle travelling from rest at an infinity to the apse. Show that the equation of its orbit is r2 = a2 cos 2θ.
Q4. Q 1 (d): Write a computer program in C for evaluation of the integral ∫ from 2.5 to 7.8 of (x3 + 2x2 + 5x + 6)/(x2 - 3x + n) dx, using Simpson's rule. Select n = 100.
Q5.
Q 2 (a)
(i) : Let G = ⟨a⟩ be a cyclic group of order n and H be the subgroup generated by am (m ≤ n). Then |H| = n / gcd(m, n).
Q6.
Q 2 (a)
(ii) : Any finite group is isomorphic to a permutation group.
Q7. Q 2 (b): Verify Cayley–Hamilton theorem for the matrix ⎡1 2 3; 2 4 5; 3 5 6⎤ and hence find its inverse.
Q8. Q 3 (a): Let f: G → H be a group homomorphism of a group G onto another group H and let ker(f) be the kernel of f. Then prove that G/ker(f) ≅ H.
Q9. Q 3 (b): Evaluate the eigenvalues and eigenvectors of the matrix ⎡1 0 -1; 1 2 1; 2 2 3⎤, and determine whether the eigenvectors are orthogonal.
Q10.
(a) Q 4 : If f
(x) is continuous in [a, b], differentiable in (a, b) and f
(a)
Q 4 : If f
(x) is continuous in [a, b], differentiable in (a, b) and f(a) = f
(b) , then prove that there exists at least one c ∈ (a, b) such that f'
(c) = 0.
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What is the exam name?
Maharashtra Forest Service Main Examination - Mathematics (Optional).
What year is this paper from?
2012.
What is the paper code?
100276.
What is the maximum marks?
200 marks.
What is the duration of the exam?
3 hours.
In which language must the answers be written?
Answers must be written in English.