KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA SANGATHAN AHMEDABAD REGION

MATHS CONTENT
CLASS: XI
CHAPTER : COMPLEX NUMBERS

MCQ
Q1 The value of i528
(a) 1
(b) -1
(c) i
(d) – i
Q2 1 25
2
19
[i + (i) ] is equal to
(a) 4
(b) -4
(c) i
(d) −i
Q3 i592+ i590+ i588+i586+ i584
is equal to
i582+ i580+ i578+i576+ i574
(a) -1
(b)1
(c) −2i
(d) i
Q4 i𝑛 + i𝑛+1 + i𝑛+2 + i𝑛+3 is equal to
(a)0
(b) 1
(c) -1
(d) 2
Q5 The conjugate of i -35
(a)1
(b) -1
(c)i
(d) –i
Q6 If 𝑧1 = 3 + 2i and 𝑧1 = 2 − 4i and |𝑧1 + 𝑧2|2+|𝑧1 − 𝑧2|2 is equal
(a) 11
(b)22
(c) 55
(d)66
 i4𝑛+1−i4𝑛−1
Q7 The value of
2
(a) i
(b) 2i
(c) -i
(d) −2i

(1+i)2
Q8 The real part of is
3−i
1
(a)
3
(b) − 1
5
−1
(c)
3
(d) None of these
2+5i
Q9 The conjugate of the complex number
4−3i
7−26i
(a) 25
7−26i
(b)
25
−7−26i
(c) 25
7+26i
(d) 25
Q10 If 𝑧(2 − i) = (3 + i), then 𝑧20 is equal to
(a) 210
(b) -210
(c) 220
(d)-220
Q11 If 4𝑥 + i(3𝑥 − 𝑦) = 3 + i(−6) then the values of x and y are
(a) x =3, y =4
(b) x=3/4, y= 33/4
(c)x =4. y =3
(d)x =33. Y =4
Q 12 If i103 = 𝑎 + i𝑏 then a +b is equal to
(a) 1
(b) -1
(c) 0
(d) 2
𝑧1
Q13 If 𝑧1 = √3 + i√3 and 𝑧2 = √3 + i then the quadrant in which lie is
𝑧2
(a) I
(b) II
(c) III
(d) IV
 2−i
Q14 The conjugate of
(1−2i)2
−2
(a) + 11 i
25 25
2
(b) − 11 i
25 25
2
(c) − 11 i
25 25
2
(d) − 11 i
25 25

Q15 If 𝑧 = −5i−15 − 6i−8 then 𝑧 is equal to

(a) -6-5i
(b) -6 +5i
(c) 6 -5i
(d) 6 +5i
Q16 (1+i)8+(1-i)8 equalto
(a) 1
(b)2
(c) 8
(d) 32
Q 17 Which of the following options defined 'imaginary number'?
(a)Square root of any number
(b) Square root of positive number
(c) Square root of negative number
(d)Cube root of number

Q 18 If 𝑧 = 7−i then |𝑧|14

3−4i
(a) 27
(b) 27i
(c) -27
(d) -27i
1−i
Q 19 The argument of is
1+i
𝜋
(a)
2
−𝜋
(b)
2
𝜋
(c)
4
𝜋
(d)
6
Q 20 If 𝑍1 = 1 + i , 𝑍2 = 2 − i and 𝑧1𝑧=
2 a +ib, then a +b is equal to
(a) 2
(b) 1
(c) 3
(d) 4
 CASE BASED/SOURCE BASED / PASSAGE BASED

Q 21 Conjugate of a complex number 𝑧 = 𝑥 + i𝑦 is 𝑥 − i𝑦 and denoted by

𝑧 = 𝑥 − i𝑦
Based on above information answer the following questions:
(a).Find x if 𝑠i𝑛𝑥 + i𝑐𝑜𝑠2𝑥 and 𝑐𝑜𝑠2𝑥 − i𝑠i𝑛2𝑥 are conjugate each
other.
(b) Solve the equation 𝑧2 + 𝑧.
Q 22 An ant is moving around a few food pieces scattered on the floor
along the curve
│𝑧−2│ = 2 .
𝑧−3

(a) What is the shape of the path described by the ant

(b) Find the equation of the path described.

Q 23 The conjugate of a complex number z is the complex number z is the

complex number, obtained by z.It is denoted by 𝑧.
The modulus of a complex number z = a +ib is defined as the non-
negative real number √𝑎2 + 𝑏2. It is denoted by |𝑧| i. 𝑒
|𝑧| = √𝑎2 + 𝑏2

(a) If (𝑥 − i𝑦)(3 + 5i) is the conjugate of −6 − 24i, the find the value
of x + y
(b) If ƒ(𝑧) = 7−𝑧 ,where z = 1 + 2i then find |ƒ(𝑧)|.
1− 𝑧2

ASSERTION REASONING
Q 24
Assertion (A) if i = √−1then i4𝑘 = 1,i4𝑘+1 = i , i4𝑘+2 = −1i4𝑘+3 = −i.
Reason (R) i4𝑘 + i4𝑘+1 +i4𝑘+2 + i4𝑘+3 = 1

(a) A is true, R is true; R is a correct explanation of A.

(b) A is true, R is true; R is not a correct explanation of A.
(c) A is true; R is false
(d) A is false; R is true.

Q 25 Assertion: For real roots of ax2 +bx +c , 𝐷 ≥ 0.

Reason:The greatest value of 𝜆 for which
(2𝜆 − 1)𝑥2 − 4𝑥 + (2𝜆 − 1) = 0

(a) A is true, R is true; R is a correct explanation of A.

(b) A is true, R is true; R is not a correct explanation of A.
(c) A is true; R is false
(d) A is false; R is true.
 𝑧1
Q 26 Assertion: If |𝑧1 + 𝑧2|2 = |𝑧1|2 + |𝑧2|2, then is purely imaginary
𝑧2
Reason: If z is purely imaginary, then +𝑧 = 0 .

(a) A is true, R is true; R is a correct explanation of A.

(b) A is true, R is true; R is not a correct explanation of A.
(c) A is true; R is false
(d) A is false; R is true.

Q 27 Assertion: The equation i𝑥2 − 3i𝑥 + 2i = 0 has non real roots.

Reason: If a, b, c are real and 𝑏2 − 4𝑎𝑐 ≥ 0, then the roots of the
equation ax2 +bx +c =0 are real and if 𝑏2 − 4𝑎𝑐 < 0,then the roots
of the equation ax2 +bx +c =0 are non-real.

(a) A is true, R is true; R is a correct explanation of A.

(b) A is true, R is true; R is not a correct explanation of A.
(c) A is true; R is false
(d) A is false; R is true.

VERY SHORT
Q 28 Express the following complex number in the form 𝑎 + i𝑏

3 − √−16
1 − √−9
(4+5i)2
Q 29 Find the modulus and conjugate of .
(2+3i)2

Q 30 For any complex number prove that |𝑧2| = |𝑧|2

Q 31 Evaluatei−999
4𝑛+3
Q 32
Find the value of (− √−1) where n is any natural number.

Q 33 Evaluate 1 + i2 + i4 + i6 + ⋯ + i20.
Q 34 Find the multiplicate inverse 𝑧 = 3 − 2i
Q 35 Check if 𝑧 = (3+2i) + (3−2i) is purely real or purely imaginary.
2−3i 2+3i
Q 36 If 𝑧1,𝑧2 are 1 − i and −2 + 4i respectively find 𝐼𝑚 (𝑧1,𝑧2 )
Z1

Q 37 Find the real values of x and y if

(1 − i)𝑥 + (1 + i)𝑦 = 1- 3i
100
Q 38 If (1−i = 𝑎 + i𝑏 find a and b
)
1+i
 1+𝑎
Q 39 If a =𝑐𝑜𝑠𝜃 + i𝑠i𝑛𝜃, find the value of
1−𝑎
Q 40 What is smallest positive integer n for which (1 + i)2𝑛 = (1 − i)2𝑛?
Q 41 If 𝑧1,𝑧2 ,𝑧3 are complex numbers such that |𝑧1,| = |𝑧2 | = |𝑧3 | =
|1 + 1 + 1 | = 1, then find the value of |𝑧1+ 𝑧2 + 𝑧3 |.
𝑧1, 𝑧2 𝑧3

Q 42 If 𝑧1, = 2 − i and 𝑧2 = −2 + i find

(i)Re(𝑧1 𝑧2 )(ii) Im( 1 )

𝑧1 𝑧1 z1

SHORT QUESTIONS
Q 43 If (𝑥 + i𝑦)3= 𝑢 + i𝑣, then showthat 𝑢 + 𝑣 = 4(𝑥2 − 𝑦2)
𝑥 𝑦

Q 44 m

If 1+ i 
 
=1 then find the least positive integral value of m.
1− i 
Q 45 Simplify (1 + i)4(1 + 1)4
i

Q 46 Find the value of: i45 + i46 + i47 + i48.

Q 47 If z (2-i)=(3+i),then z20 is equal to.

Q 48 Evaluate ∑13 (i𝑛 + i𝑛+1) where𝑛 ∈ 𝑁.
𝑛=1
Q 49 Evaluate 1 + i2 + i4 + i6 + ⋯ + i2𝑛.
Q 50 Find the value of (1 + i)6 + (1 − i)3
𝑥−1
Q 51 Find the real values of x and y if + 𝑦−1 = i .
3+i 3−i

Q 52 Find all non-zero complex numbers z satisfying 𝑧 = i𝑧2.

Q 53 If |1 − i|𝑥 = 2𝑥 , find non zero integral solution.
Q 54 Solve the equation|𝑧 + 1| = 𝑧 + 2(1 + i)
3+2i𝑠i𝑛𝜃
Q 55 Find real 𝜃 such that is purely real
1−2i 𝑠i𝑛𝜃
Q 56 Show that │𝑧−2│ = 2 represents a circle. Find centre and radius .
𝑧−3
(1+i)𝑛
Q 57 Find smallest positive integer n for which is a real number.
(1−i)𝑛−2

Q 58 Find the modulus and the amplitude of 1 + 2i

1 − 3i

Q 59 If(x+iy)(2-3i)=4+i,then find x and y

 3 3
Q 60 Find x and y if (1+ i) + (1−i) = 𝑥 + i𝑦
1−i 1+i
LONG QUESTIONS
Q 61 2+𝑏2
If x+iy= √𝑎+i𝑏, then prove that (𝑥2 + 𝑦 2)2 = 𝑎
𝑐+i𝑑 𝑐2+𝑑2

Q 62 Find the modulus and argument of the complex number

1 + 7i
.
(2 − i)2
Q 63 Find the value of a such that the sum of the squares of
therootsoftheequationx2 -(a-2)x-(a+1)=0isleast.
Q 64 For what values of x and y are the numbers 3 + i𝑥2 𝑦 and 𝑥2 + 𝑦 + 4i
are conjugate of each other.
Q 65 If 𝑧 = 𝑥 + i𝑦 and 𝑤 = |1−i𝑧|and |𝑤| = 1 then show that z is purely
|𝑧−i|
real.
Q 66 Prove that maximum value of |𝑧| + +|𝑧 − 1| is 1
Q 67 If |𝑧 + 1| = √2|𝑧 − 1| prove that z describes a circle.
2𝑧1,
Q 68 If 𝑧1,𝑧2 are complex numbers such that is purely imaginary
3𝑧2
number the find │𝑧1−,𝑧2 │.
𝑧1+𝑧2
𝑧−1
Q 69 |𝑧| = 1then prove that is purely imaginary. What can you conclude
𝑧+1
if z =1.
𝑧+2
Q 70 If the real part = 4,then show that the locus of the point
𝑧−1
representing z in the complex plane is a circle.
 Answer Key

1. a 2. b 3. a 4. a 5. c 6. c 7. a 8. b 9. c 10. b
11. b 12. 13. a 14. b 15. a 16. d 17. c 18. a 19. b 20. a
b
21. 22 – |𝑧| 24. c 25.c 26. b 27. d
23.i. 0 ii.
No value 10 2 2
of n (𝑥 − ) + (𝑦 − 0)2
3
4
= 9
28. 3 +1 i 29.
525
−i
92 30- 31. i 32. i 33. 1 34-. 3 + 2 i
2 2 169 169 13 13

35. 0 36. 37. x=2, y=-1 38. (1,0) 39. i𝑐𝑜𝑡 𝜃 40. 41. 1
2 2 n=2
42.
−2
,0 44. 4 45. 46. 0 47. −210 48. −1 + i 49. 0 if n is 50. −2 − 10i
5
16 odd
1 if n is
even

51. 52. 𝑧 = 0, i, √3 − 1 i, −√3 − 1i 53. No 54. 𝑧 = 1 − 2i 55. 𝜃 = 𝑛𝜋

x= -4, 2 2 2 2 2

y=6
56. r= 𝑟 = 2 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑐𝑛𝑒𝑡𝑟𝑒 (10 , 0) 57.1 58. Modulus = 1 Amplitude 𝜃 = 3𝜋 59. x= 5/13,
3 3 4
√2 y= 14/13
60. 𝑥 = 0 , 𝑦 = 0 62. √2, 𝜃 = 3𝜋 63. 70. minimum value of a =1
4
63. 𝑥 = ±2, 𝑦 = −1 68. 1 69. purely real