JEE-MAIN QUESTION BANK

CONIC SECTION

Single Correct Answer Type

1. The circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 4 𝑥 − 7 𝑦 + 12 = 0 cuts an intercept on 𝑦-axis of length

a) 3 b) 4 c) 7 d) 1
2. If the eccentricities of the ellipse
𝑥2
+
𝑦2 𝑥2 𝑦2
= 1 and the hyperbola 64 − 𝑏2 = 1 are reciprocals of each other,
4 3
then 𝑏 2 is equal to
a) 192 b) 64 c) 16 d) 32
3. The ellipse 𝑥 2 + 4𝑦 2 = 4 is inscribed in a rectangle aligned with the coordinate axes, which is turn in
inscribed in another ellipse that passes through the point (4, 0). Then, the equation of the ellipse is
a) 𝑥 2 + 12𝑦 2 = 16 b) 4𝑥 2 + 48𝑦 2 = 48 c) 4𝑥 2 + 64𝑦 2 = 48 d) 𝑥 2 + 16𝑦 2 = 16
4. The Cartesian equation of the directrix of the parabola whose parametric equations are 𝑥 = 2𝑡 + 1, 𝑦 =
𝑡 2 + 2, is
a) 𝑦 = 2 b) 𝑦 = 1 c) 𝑦 = −1 d) 𝑦 = −2
5. 2
The line 𝑥 − 1 = 0 is the directrix of the parabola 𝑦 − 𝑘𝑥 + 8 = 0. Then one of the value of 𝑘 is
1 b) 8 c) 4 1
a) d)
8 4
6. The equation of the axes of the ellipse 3𝑥 2 + 4𝑦 2 + 6𝑥 − 8𝑦 − 5 = 0, are
a) 𝑥 + 3, 𝑦 = 5 b) 𝑥 + 3 = 0, 𝑦 − 5 = 0 c) 𝑥 − 1 = 0, 𝑦 = 0 d) 𝑥 + 1 = 0, 𝑦 − 1 = 0
7. 𝑥2 𝑦2
Locus of the mid points of the chord of ellipse 𝑎2 + 𝑏2 = 1, so that chord is always touching the circle 𝑥 2 +
𝑦 2 = 𝑐 2 , (𝑐 < 𝑎, 𝑐 < 𝑏) is
a) (𝑏 2 𝑥 2 + 𝑎2 𝑦 2 )2 = 𝑐 2 (𝑏4 𝑥 2 + 𝑎4 𝑦 2 ) b) (𝑎2 𝑥 2 + 𝑏 2 𝑦 2 )2 = 𝑐 2 (𝑎4 𝑥 2 + 𝑏 4 𝑦 2 )
c) (𝑏 2 𝑥 2 + 𝑎2 𝑦 2 )2 = 𝑐 2 (𝑏2 𝑥 4 + 𝑎2 𝑦 4 ) d) None of the above
8. The length intercepted by the curve 𝑦 = 4𝑥 on the line satisfying 𝑑𝑦/𝑑𝑥 = 1 and passing through point
2

(0, 1), is given by

a) 1 b) 2 c) 0 d) None of these
9. Two vertices of an equilateral triangle are (−1,0) and (1,0) and its third vertex lies above the x-axis. The
equation of its circumcircle, is
1
a) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 𝑦−1=0
√3
2
b) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 𝑦−1=0
√3
2
c) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 𝑦−1=0
√3
d) None of these
10. The tangents to 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 𝑎2 having inclinations 𝛼 and 𝛽 intersect at 𝑃. If cot 𝛼 + cot 𝛽 = 0, then the locus
of P is
a) 𝑥 + 𝑦 = 0 b) 𝑥 − 𝑦 = 0 c) 𝑥𝑦 = 0 d) None of these
11. The parametric representation (2 + 𝑡 , 2 𝑡 + 1) represents
2

a) A parabola with focus at (2,1)

b) A parabola with vertex at (2,1)
c) An ellipse with centre at (2,1)
d) None of these
12. Product of the perpendicular from the foci upon any tangent to the ellipse 𝑥 2 + 𝑦2 = 1(𝑎 < 𝑏) is equal to
𝑎2 𝑏2
a) 2𝑎 b) 𝑎 2 c) 𝑏 2 d) 𝑎𝑏 2

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13. The equations of the sides 𝐴𝐵, 𝐵𝐶, 𝐶𝐴 of a ∆𝐴𝐵𝐶 are 𝑥 + 𝑦 = 1, 4𝑥 − 𝑦 + 4 = 0 and2𝑥 + 3𝑦 = 6. Circles are
drawn on 𝐴𝐵, 𝐵𝐶, 𝐶𝐴 as diameter. The point of concurrence of the common chord is
a) Centroid of the triangle b) Orthocenter
c) Circumcentre d) Incentre
14. The sum of the distances of a point (2, −3) from the foci of an ellipse 16 (𝑥 − 2)2 + 25 (𝑦 + 3)2 = 400 is
a) 8 b) 6 c) 50 d) 32
15. If the equation of a given circle is 𝑥 + 𝑦 = 36, then the length of the chord which lies along the line 3𝑥 +
2 2

4𝑦 − 15 = 0 is
a) 3√6 b) 2√3 c) 6√3 d) None of these
16. The normal chord of a parabola 𝑦 2 = 4𝑎𝑥 at (𝑥1 , 𝑥1 ) subtends a right angle at the
a) Focus
b) Vertex
c) End of the latusrectum
d) None of these
17. The equation of the circle which has a tangent 2𝑥 − 𝑦 − 1 = 0 at (3,5) on it and with the centre on 𝑥 + 𝑦 =
5, is
a) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 6𝑥 − 16𝑦 + 28 = 0
b) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 6𝑥 + 16𝑦 − 28 = 0
c) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 6𝑥 + 6𝑦 − 28 = 0
d) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 6𝑥 − 6𝑦 − 28 = 0
18. The equation of the tangent to the parabola 𝑦 2 = 9𝑥 which goes through the point (4, 10), is
a) 𝑥 + 4𝑦 + 1 = 0 b) 9𝑥 + 4𝑦 + 4 = 0 c) 𝑥 + 4𝑦 + 36 = 0 d) 9𝑥 − 4𝑦 + 4 = 0
19. The length of the chord of the circle 𝑥 + 𝑦 + 4𝑥 − 7𝑦 + 2 = 0 along the 𝑦-axis, is
2 2

a) 1 b) 2 c) 1/2 d) None of these

20. What is the slope of the tangent drawn to the hyperbola 𝑥𝑦 = 𝑎, (𝑎 ≠ 0) at the point (𝑎, 1)?
1 1
a) b) − c) 𝑎 d) −𝑎
𝑎 𝑎
21. The equation 𝑎𝑥 2 + 2 ℎ𝑥𝑦 + 𝑏𝑦 2 + 2 𝑔𝑥 + 2 𝑓𝑦 + 𝑐 = 0 represents a rectangular hyperbola if
a) ∆≠ 0, ℎ2 > 𝑎𝑏, 𝑎 + 𝑏 = 0
b) ∆≠ 0, ℎ2 < 𝑎𝑏, 𝑎 + 𝑏 = 0
c) ∆≠ 0, ℎ2 = 𝑎𝑏, 𝑎 + 𝑏 = 0
d) None of these
22. The line passing through the extremity 𝐴 of the major axis and extremity 𝐵 of the minor axis of the ellipse
𝑥 2 + 9𝑦 2 = 9 meets its auxiliary circle at the point 𝑀. Then, the area of the triangle with vertices at 𝐴, 𝑀
and the origin 𝑂 is
31 29 21 27
a) b) c) d)
10 10 10 10
23. From the point (−1, −6) two tangents are drawn to the parabola 𝑦 = 4𝑥. Then, the angle between the
2

two tangents is
a) 30° b) 45° c) 60° d) 90°
24. The centre of the ellipse 4𝑥 + 9𝑦 + 16𝑥 − 18𝑦 − 11 = 0 is
2 2

a) (−2, −1) b) (−2,1) c) (2, −1) d) None of these

25. The circle whose equation are 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 𝑐 2 = 2𝑎𝑥 and 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 𝑐 2 − 2𝑏𝑦 = 0 will touch one another
externally if
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 d) None of these
a) 2 + 2 = 2 b) 2 + 2 = 2 c) 2 + 2 = 2
𝑏 𝑐 𝑎 𝑐 𝑎 𝑏 𝑎 𝑏 𝑐
26. In an ellipse the distance between the foci is 8 and the distance between the directrices is 25. The length of
major axis is
a) 10√2 b) 20√2 c) 30√2 d) None of these
27. If 𝑙𝑥 + 𝑚𝑦 + 𝑛 = 0 represents a chord of the ellipse 𝑏 2 𝑥 2 + 𝑎2 𝑦 2 = 𝑎2 𝑏 2 whose eccentric angles differ by
90°, then
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 𝑎2 𝑏 2 (𝑎2 − 𝑏 2 )2
a) 𝑎2 𝑙 2 + 𝑏 2 𝑚2 = 𝑛2 b) + =
𝑙 2 𝑚2 𝑛2
c) 𝑎 𝑙 + 𝑏 𝑚 = 2𝑛
2 2 2 2 2 d) None of these
28. If the latusrectum of a hyperbola forms an equilateral triangle with the vertex at the centre of the
hyperbola, then the eccentricity of the hyperbola is
√5 + 1 √11 + 1 √13 + 1 √13 − 1
a) b) c) d)
2 2 2√3 2√3
29. The eccentricity of the conic 4𝑥 + 16𝑦 − 24𝑥 − 32𝑦 = 1 is
2 2

1
a) b) √3 c) √3 d) √3
2 2 4
30. If the chords of contact of tangents from two points (𝑥1 , 𝑦1 ) and (𝑥2 , 𝑦2 ) to the hyperbola 4𝑥 2 − 9𝑦 2 −
𝑥 𝑥
36 = 0 are at right angles, then 𝑦1𝑦2 is equal to
1 2
9 9 81 81
a) b) − c) d) −
4 4 16 16
31. The equation of a circle which cuts the three circles
𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 2 𝑥 − 6 𝑦 + 14 = 0
𝑥2 + 𝑦2 − 𝑥 − 4 𝑦 + 8 = 0
𝑥2 + 𝑦2 + 2 𝑥 − 6 𝑦 + 9 = 0
orthogonally, is
a) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 2 𝑥 − 4 𝑦 + 1 = 0
b) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 2 𝑥 + 4 𝑦 + 1 = 0
c) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 2 𝑥 + 4 𝑦 + 1 = 0
d) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 2 𝑥 − 4 𝑦 − 1 = 0
32. The length of the common chord of the ellipse (𝑥−1)2 + (𝑦−2)2 = 1 and the circle (𝑥 − 1)2 + (𝑦 − 2)2 = 1 is
9 4
a) 2 b) √3 c) 4 d) None of these
33. The mirror image of the directrix of the parabola 𝑦 = 4(𝑥 + 1) in the line mirror 𝑥 + 2𝑦 = 3, is
2

a) 𝑥 = −2 b) 4𝑦 − 3𝑥 = 16 c) 𝑥 − 3𝑦 = 0 d) 𝑥 + 𝑦 = 0
34. The line 𝑥 = 𝑎𝑡 2 meets the ellipse + = 1 in the real points, if
𝑥 2 𝑦 2

𝑎2 𝑏2
a) |𝑡| < 2 b) |𝑡| ≤ 1 c) |𝑡| > 1 d) None of these
35. The length of the latusrectum of the hyperbola − = −1, is
𝑥2 𝑦2
𝑎2 𝑏2
2𝑎2 2𝑏 2 𝑏2 𝑎2
a) b) c) d)
𝑏 𝑎 𝑎 𝑏
36. The condition that the chord 𝑥 cos 𝛼 = 0 + 𝑦 sin 𝛼 − 𝑝 = 0 of 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 𝑎2 = 0 may subtend a right angle
at the centre of the circle is
a) 𝑎2 = 2𝑝2 b) 𝑝2 = 2𝑎2 c) 𝑎 = 2𝑝 d) 𝑝 = 2𝑎
37. 2 2 2 2
Given that circle 𝑥 + 𝑦 − 2 𝑥 + 6 𝑦 + 6 = 0 and 𝑥 + 𝑦 − 5 𝑥 + 6 𝑦 + 15 = 0 touch, the equation to
their common tangent is
a) 𝑥 = 3 b) 𝑦 = 6 c) 7 𝑥 − 12 𝑦 − 21 = 0 d) 7 𝑥 + 12 𝑦 + 21 = 0
38. The number of common tangents of the circles 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 2𝑥 − 1 = 0 and 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 2𝑦 − 7 = 0 is
a) 1 b) 2 c) 3 d) 4
39. A ray of light incident at the point (−2, −1) gets reflected from the tangent at (0, −1) to the circle 𝑥 2 +
𝑦 2 = 1. The reflected ray touches the circle. The equation of the line along which the incident ray moved is
a) 4𝑥 − 3𝑦 + 11 = 0 b) 4𝑥 + 3𝑦 + 11 = 0 c) 3𝑥 + 4𝑦 + 11 = 0 d) None of these
40. 2 2
If the points 𝐴(2,5) and 𝐵 are symmetrical about the tangent to the circle 𝑥 + 𝑦 − 4𝑥 + 4𝑦 = 0 at the
origin, then the coordinates of 𝐵 are
a) (5, −2) b) (1,5) c) (5,2) d) None of these
41. A rectangular hyperbola whose centre is 𝐶 is cut by any circle of radius 𝑟 in four points 𝑃, 𝑄, 𝑅 and 𝑆. Then,
𝐶𝑃2 + 𝐶𝑄 2 + 𝐶𝑅 2 + 𝐶𝑆 2 =

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 a) 𝑟 2 b) 2𝑟 2 c) 3𝑟 2 d) 4𝑟 2
42. If 𝑃𝑄 is a double ordinate of the hyperbola 𝑥2
−
𝑦2
= 1 such that 𝑂𝑃𝑄 is an equilateral triangle, 𝑂 being the
𝑎2 𝑏2
centre of the hyperbola. Then, the eccentricity 𝑒 of the hyperbola satisfies
2 2 2
a) 1 < 𝑒 < b) 𝑒 = c) 𝑒 = √3 d) 𝑒 >
√3 √3 2 √3
43. If 𝑒 and 𝑒1 , are the eccentricities of the hyperbolas 𝑥𝑦 = 𝑐 2 and 𝑥 2 − 𝑦 2 = 𝑐 2 , then 𝑒 2 + 𝑒12 is equal to
a) 1 b) 4 c) 6 d) 5
44. If 𝑒 and 𝑒1 are the eccentricities of hyperbolas 𝑥𝑦 = 𝑐 and 𝑥 − 𝑦 = 𝑐 , then 𝑒 + 𝑒12 is
2 2 2 2 2

a) 1 b) 4 c) 6 d) 8
45. The eccentricity of the hyperbola in the standard form 𝑥 − 𝑦 = 1, passing through (3, 0) and ( 3,√2, 2) is
2 2

𝑎2 𝑏2
13
a) b) √13 c) √3 d) √13
3 3
46. Which of the following is a point on the common chord of the circles 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 2𝑥 − 3𝑦 + 6 = 0 and𝑥 2 +
𝑦 2 + 𝑥 − 8𝑦 − 13 = 0?
a) (1, −2) b) (1, 4) c) (1, 2) d) (1, −4)
47. If the chord of contact of tangents drawn from a point 𝑃 to the ellipse 𝑥 2 + 𝑦2 = 1 subtends a right-angle at
𝑎2 𝑏2
its centre, then 𝑃 lies on
𝑥2 𝑦2 1 1 𝑥2 𝑦2 1 1 2 𝑥2 𝑦2 1 1 𝑥2 𝑦2 1 1
a) + = + b) + = ( + ) c) + = + d) + = 2+ 2
𝑎 2 𝑏 2 𝑎 2 𝑏 2 𝑎 4 𝑏 4 𝑎 𝑏 𝑎 2 𝑏 2 𝑎 4 𝑏 4 𝑎 4 𝑏 4 𝑎 𝑏
48. The locus of a point which moves such that the difference of its distances from two fixed points is always a
constant, is
a) a circle b) a straight line c) a hyperbola d) an ellipse
49. Eccentricity of the ellipse 𝑥 + 2𝑦 − 2𝑥 + 3𝑦 + 2 = 0 is
2 2

1 1 1 1
a) b) c) d)
√2 2 2√2 √3
50. If 𝑒 is the eccentricity of 𝑥 2 − 𝑦2 = 1 and θ be the angle between the asymptotes, then sec θ equals
𝑎2 𝑏2 2
1
a) 𝑒 2 b) c) 2𝑒 d) 𝑒
𝑒
51. If 𝑃(−3,2) is one end of the focal chord 𝑃𝑄 of the parabola 𝑦 2 + 4𝑥 + 4𝑦 = 0, then the slope of the normal
at 𝑄 is
a) −1/2 b) 2 c) 1/2 d) −2
52. The equation of the circumcircle of the triangle formed by the lines 𝑦 + √3 𝑥 = 6, 𝑦 − √3 𝑥 = 6 and 𝑦 = 0
is
a) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 4 𝑦 = 0
b) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 4 𝑥 = 0
c) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 4 𝑦 − 12 = 0
d) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 4 𝑥 = 12
53. The centre of the circle 𝑟 2 − 4𝑟(cos θ + sin θ) − 4 = 0 in Cartesian coordinates is
a) (1, 1) b) (−1, −1) c) (2, 2) d) (−2, −2)
54. 2 2
The locus of the middle of chords of length 4 of the circle 𝑥 + 𝑦 = 16 is
a) A straight line b) A circle of radius 2 c) A circle of radius 2√3 d) An ellipse
55. The normal at 𝑃 to a hyperbola of eccentricity 𝑒, intersects its transverse and conjugate axes at 𝐿 and 𝑀
respectively. If locus of the mid point of 𝐿𝑀 is hyperbola, then eccentricity of the hyperbola is
𝑒+1 𝑒 d) None of these
a) ( ) b) 2 c) 𝑒
𝑒−1 √(𝑒 − 1)
56. If the chords of the rectangular hyperbola 𝑥 2 − 𝑦 2 = 𝑎2 touch the parabola 𝑦 2 = 4𝑎𝑥, then the locus of
their mid-points is
a) 𝑥 2 (𝑦 − 𝑎) = 𝑦 3 b) 𝑦 2 (𝑥 − 𝑎) = 𝑥 3 c) 𝑥(𝑦 2 − 𝑎) = 𝑦 d) 𝑦(𝑥 2 − 𝑎) = 𝑥

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57. If the tangent at point 𝑃 on the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 6𝑥 + 6𝑦 − 2 = 0 meets the straight line 5𝑥 − 2𝑦 + 6 = 0 at
a point 𝒬 on the 𝑦-axis, then length 𝑃𝒬
a) 4 b) 2√5 c) 5 d) 3√5
58. An ellipse is described by using an endless string which is passed over two pins. If the axes are 6 cm and 4
cm, the necessary length of the string and the distance between the pins respectively in cms. are
a) 6,2√5 b) 6, √5 c) 4,2√5 d) None of these
59. The slope of tangents drawn form a point (4, 10) to the parabola 𝑦 2 = 9𝑥 are
1 3 1 9 1 1 d) None of these
a) , b) , c) ,
4 4 4 4 4 3
60. The area of the triangle formed by the tangents from the point (4,3) to the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 9 and the line
joining their points of contact, is
25 192 384 d) None of these
a) sq. units b) sq. units c) sq. units
192 25 25
61. The value of 𝑚, for which the line 𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 + 2 becomes a tangent to the conic 4𝑥 2 − 9𝑦 2 = 36 are
2 2√2 8 4√2
a) ± b) ± c) ± d) ±
3 3 9 3
62. If the tangent at the point 𝑃 on the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 6𝑥 + 6𝑦 = 2 meets the straight line. 5𝑥 − 2𝑦 + 6 = 0 at
a point 𝑄 on the 𝑦-axis, then the length of 𝑃𝑄 is
a) 4 b) 2√5 c) 5 d) 3√5
63. Consider a family of circles, which are passing through the point (−1, 1) and are tangent to 𝑥-axis. If (ℎ, 𝑘)
are the coordinates of the centre of the circles, then the set of values of 𝑘 is given by the interval
1 1 1 1 1
a) 0 < 𝑘 < b) 𝑘 ≥ c) − ≤ 𝑘 ≤ d) 𝑘 ≤
2 2 2 2 2
64. The equation of the circle passing through the point (1, 1) and through the points of intersection of the
circles 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 6 amnd 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 6𝑦 + 8 = 0 is
a) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 3𝑦 − 13 = 0 b) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 3𝑦 + 1 = 0
c) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 3𝑥 + 1 = 0 d) 5𝑥 2 + 5𝑦 2 + 6𝑦 + 16 = 0
65. The number of distinct normal that can be drawn from (11/4,1/4) to the parabola 𝑦 2 = 4𝑥, is
a) 3 b) 2 c) 1 d) 4
66. For the hyperbola 𝑥 − 𝑦 = 1, which of the following remains constant when 𝛼 varies?
2 2

cos2 𝛼 sin2 𝛼
a) Eccentricity b) Directrix c) Abscissae of vertices d) Abscissae of foci
67. The equation of the circumcircle of the triangle formed by the lines 𝑥 = 0, 𝑦 = 0, 2𝑥 + 3𝑦 = 5, is
a) 6(𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 ) + 5(3𝑥 − 2𝑦) = 0
b) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 2𝑥 − 3𝑦 + 5 = 0
c) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 2𝑥 − 3𝑦 − 5 = 0
d) 6(𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 ) − 5(3𝑥 + 2𝑦) = 0
68. If 𝑡1 and 𝑡2 be the parameters of the end points of a focal chord for the parabola 𝑦 2 = 4𝑎𝑥, then which
one is true?
𝑡1
a) 𝑡1 𝑡2 = 1 b) = 1 c) 𝑡1 𝑡2 = −1 d) 𝑡1 + 𝑡2 = −1
𝑡2
69. The two circles
𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 2𝑥 + 22𝑦 + 5 = 0 and
𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 14𝑥 + 6𝑦 + 𝑘 = 0 intersect orthogonally provided 𝑘 is equal to
a) 47 b) −47 c) 49 d) −49
70. The ellipse + = 1 and the straight line 𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 + 𝑐 intersect in real points only if
𝑥 2 𝑦 2

𝑎2 𝑏2
a) 𝑎 𝑚 < 𝑐 − 𝑏
2 2 2 2 b) 𝑎2 𝑚2 > 𝑐 2 − 𝑏 2 c) 𝑎2 𝑚2 ≥ 𝑐 2 − 𝑏 2 d) 𝑐 ≥ 𝑏
71. If four points to be taken on a rectangular hyperbola such that the chord joining any two is perpendicular
to the chord joining the other two and if 𝛼, 𝛽, 𝛾, 𝛿 be the inclination to either asymptote of the straight line
joining these points to the centre. Then, tan 𝛼 tan 𝛽 tan 𝛾 tan 𝛿 is equal to

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 a) 1 b) 0 c) 2 d) 3
72. If the distance between the foci and the distance between the directrices of the hyperbola 𝑥 2 − 𝑦2 = 1 are
𝑎2 𝑏2
in the ratio 3 : 2, then a : 𝑏 is
a) √2 ∶ 1 b) √3 ∶ √2 c) 1 ∶ 2 d) 2 ∶ 1
73. If 𝑚1 and 𝑚2 are the slopes of tangents to the circle 𝑥 + 𝑦 = 4 from the point (3, 2), then 𝑚1 − 𝑚2 is
2 2

equal to
5 12 3 d) 0
a) b) c)
12 5 2
74. The length of the axes of the conic 9𝑥 2 + 4𝑦 2 − 6𝑥 + 4𝑦 + 1 = 0, are
1 2 2
a) , 9 b) 3, c) 1, d) 3,2
2 5 3
75. For different values of 𝛼, the locus of the point of intersection of the two straight lines √3𝑥 − 𝑦 − 4√3𝛼 =
0 and √3𝛼𝑥 + 𝛼𝑦 − 4√3 = 0 is
a) a hyperbola with eccentricity 2 2
b) an ellipse with eccentricity √
3

19 3
c) an hyperbola with eccentricity √ d) an ellipse with eccentricity 4
16
76. If the area of the circle 4𝑥 2 + 4𝑦 2 − 8𝑥 + 16𝑦 + 𝑘 = 0 is 9𝜋 sq unit, then the4 value of 𝑘 is
a) 4 b) 16 c) −16 d) ±16
77. 𝐴𝐵𝐶𝐷 is a square whose side is a. The equation of the circle circumscribing the square, taking 𝐴𝐵 and 𝐴𝐷
as axes of reference, is
a) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 𝑎𝑥 + 𝑎𝑦 = 0
b) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 𝑎𝑥 − 𝑎𝑦 = 0
c) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 𝑎𝑥 − 𝑎𝑦 = 0
d) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 𝑎𝑥 + 𝑎𝑦 = 0
78. If the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 2𝑔𝑥 + 2𝑓𝑦 + 𝑐 = 0 bisects the circumference of the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 2𝑔′ 𝑥 + 2𝑓 ′ 𝑦 +
𝑐 ′ = 0, then
a) 2 𝑔(𝑔 − 𝑔′ ) + 2 𝑓(𝑓 − 𝑓 ′ ) = 𝑐 − 𝑐′
b) 2 𝑔′ (𝑔 − 𝑔′ ) + 2 𝑓 ′ (𝑓 − 𝑓 ′ ) = 𝑐′ − 𝑐
c) 2 𝑔′ (𝑔 − 𝑔′ ) + 2 𝑓 ′ (𝑓 − 𝑓 ′ ) = 𝑐 − 𝑐′
d) 2 𝑔(𝑔 − 𝑔′ ) + 2 𝑓(𝑓 − 𝑓 ′ ) = 𝑐 ′ − 𝑐
79. If the parabolas 𝑦 2 = 4𝑥 and 𝑥 2 = 32𝑦 intersect at (16,8) at an angle 𝜃, then 𝜃 is equal to
a) tan−1 (3/5) b) tan−1 (4/5) c) 𝜋 d) 𝜋/2
80. The equation of the circle, which cuts orthogonally each of three circles
𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 2𝑥 + 3𝑦 − 7 = 0,
𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 5𝑥 − 5𝑦 + 9 = 0
and 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 7𝑥 − 9𝑦 + 29 = 0
a) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 16𝑥 − 18𝑦 − 4 = 0 b) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 𝑎2
c) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 16𝑥 = 0 d) 𝑦 2 – 𝑥 2 + 2𝑥 = 0
81. The angle between the tangents drawn from the origin to the parabola 𝑦 2 = 4 𝑎(𝑥 − 𝑎), is
a) 90° b) 30° c) tan−1 (1/2) d) 45°
82. If for the ellipse + = 1, 𝑦-axis is the minor axis and the length of the latusrectum is one half of the
𝑥 2 𝑦 2

𝛼2 𝑏2
length of its minor axis, then its eccentricity is
1 1 3
a) b) c) √3 d)
√2 2 2 4
83. The coordinates of the centre of the circle which intersects circles 𝑥 + 𝑦 + 4𝑥 + 7 = 0, 2𝑥 2 + 2𝑦 2 + 3𝑥 +
2 2

5𝑦 + 9 = 0 and 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 𝑦 = 0 orthogonally are

a) (−2,1) b) (−2, −1) c) (2, −1) d) (2,1)
84. Equation 𝑎𝑥 + 2ℎ𝑥𝑦 + 𝑏𝑦 + 2g𝑥 + 2𝑓𝑦 + 𝑐 = 0
2 2

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 (𝑎𝑏𝑐 + 2𝑓gℎ − 𝑎𝑓 2 − 𝑏g 2 − 𝑐ℎ2 ≠ 0) represents a parabola, if
a) ℎ2 = 𝑎𝑏 b) ℎ2 > 𝑎𝑏 c) ℎ2 < 𝑎𝑏 d) None of these
85. The 𝑥2
ellipse 25 +
𝑦2
= 1 and the hyperbola
𝑥2
−
𝑦2
= 1 have in common
16 25 16
a) centre only b) Centre, foci and directrices
c) Centre, foci and vertices d) Centre and vertices only
86. The eccentricity of the hyperbola 𝑥 2 − 𝑦2 = 1 is
16 25
3 3
a) b) c) √41 d) √41
4 5 4 5
87. One equation of common tangent to ellipse 𝑥 2 − 𝑦2 = 1 and hyperbola 𝑥 2 − 𝑦2 = 2 is
𝑎2 𝑏2 𝑎2 𝑏2
𝑏
a) 2𝑦 = √3𝑏𝑥 + 𝑎𝑏 b) 𝑦 = 2√3 𝑥 + 2𝑏
𝑎
c) No common tangent d) 𝑎𝑦 = √3𝑏𝑥 + 2𝑎𝑏
88. If 𝑙𝑥 + 𝑚𝑦 + 𝑛 = 0 is a tangent to the rectangular hyperbola 𝑥𝑦 = 𝑐 2 , then
a) 𝑙 < 𝑚 < 0 b) 𝑙 > 0, 𝑚 < 0 c) 𝑙 < 0, 𝑚 > 0 d) None of these
89. 2
The normals at three points 𝑃, 𝑄, 𝑅 of the parabola 𝑦 = 4 𝑎𝑥 meet in (ℎ, 𝑘). The centroid of triangle 𝑃𝑄𝑅
lies on
a) 𝑥 = 0 b) 𝑦 = 0 c) 𝑥 = −𝑎 d) 𝑦 = 𝑎
90. If the point 𝑃(4, −2) is the one end of the focal chord 𝑃𝑄 of the parabola 𝑦 2 = 𝑥, then the slope of the
tangent at 𝑄 is
a) −1/4 b) 1/4 c) 4 d) −4
91. 2
Equation of normal to the parabola 𝑦 = 4𝑥 which passes through (3,0) is
a) 𝑥 + 𝑦 = 3 b) 𝑥 + 𝑦 + 3 = 0 c) 𝑥 − 2𝑦 = 3 d) None of these
92. Let 𝐶 be the centre of the ellipse 𝑥 2 + 𝑦2 = 1. If the tangent at any point on the ellipse cuts the coordinate
𝑎2 𝑏2
𝑎2 𝑏2
axes in 𝑃 and 𝑄 respectively, then 𝐶𝑃2 + 𝐶𝑄2 =
a) 1 b) 2 c) 3 d) 4
93. The equation of the circle having 𝑥 − 𝑦 − 2 = 0 and 𝑥 − 𝑦 + 2 = 0 as two tangents and 𝑥 − 𝑦 = 0 as a
diameter is
a) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 2𝑥 − 2𝑦 + 1 = 0 b) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 2𝑥 + 2𝑦 − 1 = 0
c) 𝑥 + 𝑦 = 2
2 2 d) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 1
94. If (−3, 2) lies on the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 2𝑔𝑥 + 2𝑓𝑦 + 𝑐 = 0 which is concentric with the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 +
6𝑥 + 8𝑦 − 5 = 0, then 𝑐 is equal to
a) 11 b) −11 c) 24 d) 100
95. The equation of the circumcircle of the triangle formed by the lines 𝑥 = 0, 𝑦 = 0, 2𝑥 + 3𝑦 = 5 is
a) 6(𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 ) + 5(3𝑥 − 2𝑦) = 0 b) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 2𝑥 − 3𝑦 + 5 = 0
c) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 2𝑥 − 3𝑦 − 5 = 0 d) 6(𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 ) − 5(3𝑥 + 2𝑦) = 0
96. Circles are drawn through the point (2,0) to cut intercepts of length 5 units on the 𝑥-axis. If their centres
lie in the first quadrant, then their equation is
a) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 9 𝑥 + 2 𝑘𝑦 + 14 = 0
b) 3 𝑥 2 + 3 𝑦 2 + 27 𝑥 − 2 𝑘𝑦 + 42 = 0
c) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 9 𝑥 − 2 𝑘𝑦 + 14 = 0
d) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 2 𝑘𝑥 − 9 𝑦 + 14 = 0
97. The number of points with integral coordinates with lie in the interior of the region common to the circle
𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 16 and the parabola 𝑦 2 = 4𝑥 is
a) 8 b) 10 c) 16 d) None of these
98. If the chords of contact of the tangents from a point on the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 𝑎2 to the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 𝑏 2
touch the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 𝑐 2 , then the roots of the equation 𝑎𝑥 2 + 2𝑏𝑥 + 𝑐 = 0, are
a) Imaginary b) Real and equal c) Real and unequal d) Rational
99. If the vertex and focus of a parabola are (3,3) and (−3,3) respectively, then its equation is
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 a) 𝑥 2 + 6 𝑥 − 24 𝑦 + 63 = 0
b) 𝑥 2 − 6 𝑥 + 24 𝑦 − 63 = 0
c) 𝑦 2 − 6 𝑦 + 24 𝑥 − 63 = 0
d) 𝑦 2 + 6 𝑦 − 24 𝑥 + 63 = 0
100. If the length of the major axis of an ellipse is three times the length of its minor axis, its eccentricity, is
1 1 1 2√2
a) b) c) d)
3 √3 √2 3
101. The number of integral values of ′𝑎′ for which the radius of the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 𝑎𝑥 + (1 − 𝑎)𝑦 + 5 = 0
cannot exceed 5, is
a) 14 b) 18 c) 16 d) None of these
102. The number of common tangents to the circles
𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 2𝑥 − 4𝑦 + 1 = 0 and 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 12𝑥 − 16𝑦 + 91 = 0, is
a) 1 b) 2 c) 3 d) 4
103. If two tangents drawn from a point 𝑃 to the parabola 𝑦 = 4𝑥 are at right angles, then the locus of 𝑃 is
2

a) 𝑥 = 1 b) 2𝑥 + 1 = 0 c) 𝑥 = −1 d) 2𝑥 − 1 = 0
104. A point 𝑃 moves in such a way that the ratio of its distance from two coplanar points is always a fixed
number(≠ 1). Then, its locus is a
a) Parabola b) Circle
c) Hyperbola d) Pair of straight lines
105. Two circles, each of radius 5, have a common tangent at (1,1) whose equation is 3𝑥 + 4𝑦 − 7 = 0. Then
their centres are
a) (4, −5), (−2,3) b) (4, −3), (−2,5) c) (4,5), (−2, −3) d) None of these
106. The tangent at (1, 7) to the curve 𝑥 = 𝑦 − 6 touches the circle 𝑥 + 𝑦 + 16𝑥 + 12𝑦 + 𝑐 = 0 at
2 2 2

a) (6, 7) b) (−6, 7) c) (6, −7) d) (−6, −7)

107. If the latusrectum subtends a right angle at the centre of the hyperbola − = 1, then its eccentricity is
𝑥 2 𝑦 2

𝑎2 𝑏2
√5 − 1 √5 + 1 +1
a) √13 b) c) d) √3
2 2 2 2
108. If 𝑒 is the eccentricity of the ellipse 𝑥 2 +𝑦2 = 1 and 𝑒 is the eccentricity of the hyperbola 𝑥 2 − 𝑦2
= 1, then
1 16 7 2 9 7
𝑒1 + 𝑒2 is equal to
16 25 25 16
a) b) c) d)
7 4 12 9
109. If 𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 − (𝑎2 −𝑏2 )𝑚
is normal to the ellipse
𝑥2
+
𝑦2
= 1 for all values of 𝑚 belonging to
√𝑎 2 +𝑏2 𝑚2 𝑎2 𝑏2
a) (0, 1) b) (0, ∞) c) 𝑅 d) None of these
110. The area of the quadrilateral formed by the tangents at the end points of latus rectum to the ellipse 𝑥 2 +
9
𝑦2
= 1is
5
a) 27/4 sq units b) 9 sq units c) 27/2 sq units d) 27 sq units
111. If the tangent at any point 𝑃 on the hyperbola 𝑥 2 − 𝑦2 = 1 meets the lines 𝑏𝑥 − 𝑎𝑦 = 0 and 𝑏𝑥 + 𝑎𝑦 = 0 in
𝑎2 𝑏2
the points 𝑄 and 𝑅, then 𝐶𝑄 ∙ 𝐶𝑅 =
a) 𝑎2 𝑏 2 b) 𝑎2 − 𝑏 2 c) 𝑎2 + 𝑏 2 d) None of these
112. From a point T a tangent is drawn at the point 𝑃(16,16) of the parabola 𝑦 = 16 𝑥. If S be the focus of the
2

parabola, then ∠𝑇𝑃𝑆 can be equal to

1
a) tan−1 (3/4) b) tan−1 (1/2) c) tan−1 (1/2) d) 𝜋/4
2
113. The number of common tangents to two circles 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 4 and 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 8𝑥 + 12 = 0 is
a) 1 b) 2 c) 5 d) 3
114. The circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 2g𝑥 + 2𝑓𝑦 + 𝑐 = 0 cuts the parabola 𝑥 2 = 4𝑎𝑦 at points (𝑥𝑖 , 𝑦𝑖 ), 𝑖 = 1, 2, 3, 4, then
a) ∑ 𝑦𝑖 = 0 b) ∑ 𝑦𝑖 = −4(𝑓 + 2𝑎) c) ∑ 𝑥𝑖 = −4(g + 2𝑎) d) ∑ 𝑥𝑖 = −2(g + 2𝑎)

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115. A straight rod of length 9 units with its ends 𝐴, 𝐵 always on 𝑥 and 𝑦 axes respectively. then, the locus of the
centroid of ∆ 𝑂𝐴𝐵, is
a) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 3 b) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 9 c) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 1 d) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 81
116. If a focal chord of the parabola 𝑦 2 = 𝑎𝑥 is 2𝑥 − 𝑦 − 8 = 0, then the equation of the directrix is
a) 𝑥 + 4 = 0 b) 𝑥 − 4 = 0 c) 𝑦 − 4 = 0 d) 𝑦 + 4 = 0
117. The locus of the point of intersection of the tangents to the circle 𝑥 = 𝑟 cos 𝜃, 𝑦 = 𝑟 sin 𝜃 at points whose
parametric angles differ by a right angle is
𝑟2 d) None of these
a) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = b) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 2 𝑟 2 c) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 4 𝑟 2
2
118. If 𝑃(1,3) and 𝑄(1,1) are two points on the parabola 𝑦 2 = 4𝑥 such that a point dividing 𝑃𝑄 internally in the
ratio 1 ∶ 𝜆 is an interior point of the parabola, then 𝜆 lies in the interval
a) (0,1) b) (−3/5,1) c) (1/2,3/5) d) None of these
119. The value of 𝑐, for which the line 𝑦 = 2𝑥 + 𝑐 is a tangent to the circle 𝑥 + 𝑦 = 16, is
2 2

a) −16√5 b) 4√5 c) 16√5 d) 20

120. How many common tangents can be drawn to the following circles 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 6𝑥 and 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 6𝑥 +
2𝑦 + 1 = 0 ?
a) 4 b) 3 c) 2 d) 1
121. The equation of the unit circle concentric with 𝑥 + 𝑦 . 8𝑥 + 4𝑦 − 8 = 0 is
2 2

a) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 8 𝑥 + 4 𝑦 − 8 = 0
b) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 8 𝑥 + 4 𝑦 + 8 = 0
c) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 8 𝑥 + 4 𝑦 − 28 = 0
d) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 8 𝑥 + 4 𝑦 + 19 = 0
122. If (9𝑎, 6𝑎) is a point bounded in region formed by parabola 𝑦 2 = 16𝑥 and 𝑥 = 9, then
1
a) 𝑎 ∈ (0,1) b) 𝑎 < c) 𝑎 < 1 d) 0 < 𝑎 < 4
4
123. If the coordinates of the vertices of an ellipse are (−6,1) and (4,1) and the equation of a focal chord
passing through the focus on the right side of the centre is 2𝑥 − 𝑦 − 5 = 0. The equation of the ellipse is
(𝑥 + 1)2 (𝑦 + 1)2
a) + =1
25 16
(𝑥 + 1)2 (𝑦 − 1)2
b) + =1
25 16
(𝑥 − 1)2 (𝑦 + 1)2
c) + =1
25 16
d) None of these
124. The radius of the circle 𝑟 = √3 sin θ + cos θ is
a) 1 b) 2 c) 3 d) 4
125. If the latusrectum of the hyperbola − = 1 is , then its eccentricity is
𝑥 2 𝑦 2 9
16 𝑏2 2
a) 4/5 b) 5/4 c) 3/4 d) 4/3
126. 𝑆 and 𝑇 are the foci of an ellipse and 𝐵 is end point of the minor axis . If 𝑆𝑇𝐵 is an equilateral triangle, the
eccentricity of the ellipse is
1 1 1 2
a) b) c) d)
4 3 2 3
127. The eccentricity of the hyperbola can never be equal to
d) 2
9 1 1
a) √ b) 2√ c) 3√
5 9 8
128. If the tangent at (𝛼, 𝛽) to the hyperbola 𝑥 2 − 𝑦2 = 1 cuts the auxiliary circle at points whose ordinates are
𝑎2 𝑏2
1 1
𝑦1 and 𝑦2 , then 𝑦 + 𝑦 =
1 2
1 2 1 2
a) b) c) d)
𝛼 𝛼 𝛽 𝛽
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129. The eccentricity of the hyperbola √1999 (𝑥 2 − 𝑦 2 ) = 1, is
3
a) √2 b) 2 c) 2√2 d) √3
130. If the line 3𝑥 − 4𝑦 − 𝑘 = 0, (𝑘 > 0) touches the circle 𝑥 + 𝑦 − 4𝑥 − 8𝑦 − 5 = 0 at (𝑎, 𝑏), then 𝑘 + 𝑎 + 𝑏
2 2

is equal to
a) 20 b) 22 c) −30 d) −28
131. The length of the latusrectum of the parabola whose focus is (3,3) and directrix is 3𝑥 − 4𝑦 − 2 = 0, is
a) 2 b) 1 c) 4 d) None of these
132. The equation of the tangent from the point (0, 1) to the circle
𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 2𝑥 − 6𝑦 + 6 = 0, is
a) 𝑦 − 1 = 0 b) 4𝑥 + 3𝑦 + 3 = 0 c) 4𝑥 − 3𝑦 − 3 = 0 d) 𝑦 + 1 = 0
133. The circles 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 6𝑥 + 6𝑦 = 0 and 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 12𝑥 − 12𝑦 = 0
a) Cut orthogonally b) Touch each other internally
c) Intersect two points d) Touch each other externally
134. If tangents at 𝐴 and 𝐵 on the parabola 𝑦 2 = 4𝑎𝑥 intersect at point 𝐶, then ordinates of 𝐴, 𝐶 and 𝐵 are
a) Always in AP b) Always in GP c) Always in HP d) None of these
135. The equations of the asymptotes of the hyperbola
2𝑥 2 + 5𝑥𝑦 + 2𝑦 2 − 11𝑥 − 7𝑦 − 4 = 0 are
a) 2𝑥 2 + 5𝑥𝑦 + 2𝑦 2 − 11𝑥 − 7𝑦 − 5 = 0 b) 2𝑥 2 + 4𝑥𝑦 + 2𝑦 2 − 7𝑥 − 11𝑦 + 5 = 0
c) 2𝑥 2 + 5𝑥𝑦 + 2𝑦 2 − 11𝑥 − 7𝑦 + 5 = 0 d) None of the above
136. The circle 𝑥 + 𝑦 + 2𝑔1 𝑥 − 𝑎 = 0 and 𝑥 + 𝑦 + 2𝑔2 𝑥 − 𝑎2 = 0 cut each other orthogonally. If 𝑝1 , 𝑝2 are
2 2 2 2 2

perpendicular from (0, 𝑎) and (0, −𝑎) on a common tangent of these circles, then 𝑝1 𝑝2 is equal to
𝑎2
a) b) 𝑎2 c) 2𝑎2 d) 𝑎2 + 2
2
137. If (𝑎 cos α , 𝑏 sin α), (𝑎 cos β , 𝑏 sin β) are the end points of a focal chord of an ellipse 𝑏 2 𝑥 2 + 𝑎2 𝑦 2 = 𝑎2 𝑏 2 ,
then which of the following is correct?
α−β
sin α − sin β cos ( 2
)
a) 𝑒 = b) 𝑒 = α+β
sin(α − β) cos ( 2 )
𝑒−1 α β d) None of these
c) = tan tan
𝑒+1 2 2
138. A line meets the coordinates axes in 𝐴 and𝐵. A circle is circumscribed about the∆𝑂𝐴𝐵. The distances from
the points 𝐴 and 𝐵 of the side 𝐴𝐵 to the tangent at 𝑂 are equal to 𝑚 and 𝑛 respectively. Then, the diameter
of the circle is
a) 𝑚(𝑚 + 𝑛) b) 𝑛(𝑚 + 𝑛) c) 𝑚 − 𝑛 d) None of these
139. A line 𝐿 passing through the focus of the parabola (𝑦 − 2)2 = 4(𝑥 + 1) intersects the parabola in two
distinct points. If m be the slope of the line 𝐿, then
a) 𝑚 ∈ (−1,1)
b) 𝑚 ∈ (−∞, −1) ∪ (1, ∞)
c) 𝑚 ∈ (−∞, 0) ∪ (0, ∞)
d) None of these
140. If 𝑎 > 2𝑏 > 0, then the positive value of 𝑚 fro which 𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 − 𝑏√1 + 𝑚2 is a common tangent to 𝑥 2 +
𝑦 2 = 𝑏 2 and (𝑥 − 𝑎)2 + 𝑦 2 = 𝑏 2, is
2𝑏 √𝑎2 − 4𝑏 2 2𝑏 𝑏
a) b) c) d)
2
√𝑎 − 4𝑏 2 𝑎 − 2𝑏 𝑎 − 2𝑏
2𝑏
141. For an equilateral triangle the centre is the origin and the length of altitude is𝑎. Then, the equation of the
circumcircle is
a) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 𝑎2 b) 3𝑥 2 + 3𝑦 2 = 2𝑎2 c) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 4𝑎2 d) 9𝑥 2 + 9𝑦 2 = 4𝑎2
142. the tangents drawn from the ends of latusrectum of 𝑦 = 12𝑥 meets at
2

a) Directrix b) Vertex c) Focus d) None of these

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143. If 𝐵 and 𝐵′ are the ends of minor axis and 𝑆 and 𝑆′ are the foci of the ellipse 𝑥 2 + 𝑦2 = 1, then area of the
25 9
rhombus 𝑆𝐵𝑆′𝐵′ will be
a) 12. sq. units b) 48 sq. units c) 24 sq. units d) 36 sq. units
144. A point 𝑃 moves so that sum of its distances from (– 𝑎𝑒, 0) and (𝑎𝑒, 0) is 2𝑎. Then, the locus of 𝑃 is
𝑥2 𝑥2 𝑥2 𝑦2 𝑥2 𝑦2 𝑥2 𝑦2
a) 2 − 2 = 1 b) + = 1 c) + = 1 d) − =1
𝑎 𝑎 (1 − 𝑒 2 ) 𝑎2 𝑎2 (1 − 𝑒 2 ) 𝑎2 𝑎2 (1 + 𝑒 2 ) 𝑎2 𝑎2 (1 + 𝑒 2 )
145. Tangents are drawn from the point on the line 𝑥 − 𝑦 − 5 = 0 to 𝑥 2 + 4𝑦 2 = 4, then all the chords of
contact pass through a fixed point, whose coordinates are
1 4 4 1 4 1 4 1
a) ( , ) b) ( , ) c) (− , − ) d) ( , − )
5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
146. If the chord 𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 + 𝑐 subtends a right angle at the vertex of the parabola 𝑦 2 = 4 𝑎𝑥, then the value of 𝑐
is
a) −4am b) 4am c) −2am d) 2am
147. If the chord of contact of tangents drawn from a point on the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 𝑎2 to the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 𝑏 2
touches the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 𝑐 2 , then 𝑎, 𝑏, 𝑐 are in
a) AP b) GP c) HP d) None of these
148. The length of the subnormal to the parabola 𝑦 2 = 4 𝑎𝑥 at any point is equal to
a) 𝑎√2 b) 2√2 𝑎 c) 𝑎/√2 d) 2a
149. If 𝑃 is a point such that the ratio of the tangents from 𝑃 to the circles 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 2𝑥 − 4𝑦 − 20 = 0 and 𝑥 2 +
𝑦 2 − 4𝑥 + 2𝑦 − 44 = 0 is 2 ∶ 3, then the locus of 𝑃 is a circle with centre
a) (7, −8) b) (−7, 8) c) (7, 8) d) (−7, −8)
150. The intercepts on the line 𝑦 = 𝑥 by the circle 𝑥 + 𝑦 − 2𝑥 = 0is𝐴𝐵. Equation of the circle on 𝐴𝐵 as a
2 2

diameter is
a) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 𝑥 − 𝑦 = 0 b) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 𝑥 + 𝑦 = 0
c) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 𝑥 + 𝑦 = 0 d) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 𝑥 − 𝑦 = 0
151. The equation of the normal at the point (𝑎 sec θ , 𝑏 tan θ) of the curve 𝑏 2 𝑥 2 − 𝑎2 𝑦 2 = 𝑎2 𝑏 2 is
𝑎𝑥 𝑏𝑦 𝑎𝑥 𝑏𝑦
a) + = 𝑎2 + 𝑏 2 b) + = 𝑎2 + 𝑏 2
cos θ sin θ tan θ sec θ
𝑎𝑥 𝑏𝑦 𝑎𝑥 𝑏𝑦
c) + = 𝑎2 + 𝑏 2 d) + = 𝑎2 − 𝑏 2
sec θ tan θ sec θ tan θ
152. The equation of normal to the circle 2𝑥 2 + 2𝑦 2 − 2𝑥 − 5𝑦 + 3 = 0 at (1, 1) is
a) 2𝑥 + 𝑦 = 3 b) 𝑥 − 2𝑦 = 3 c) 𝑥 + 2𝑦 = 3 d) None of these
153. The product of perpendicular distances from any point on the hyperbola 9𝑥 2 − 16𝑦 2 = 144 to its
asymptotes is
25 144 144 25
a) b) c) d)
12 25 7 144
154. The two parabolas 𝑦 2 = 4𝑥 and 𝑥 2 = 4 𝑦 intersect at a point 𝑃, whose abscissae is not zero, such that
a) They both touch each other at 𝑃
b) They cut at right angles at 𝑃
c) The tangents to each curve at 𝑃 make complementary angles with the 𝑥-axis
d) None of these
155. If the four points of the intersection of the lines 2𝑥 − 𝑦 + 11 = 0 and 𝑥 − 2𝑦 + 3 = 0 with the axes lie on a
circle, then the coordinates of the centre of the circle are
a) (7/5, 5/2) b) (7/4, 5/4) c) (−7/4, 5/4) d) (7/4, −5/4)
156. The radius of the circle passing through the foci of the ellipse 𝑥 2 + 𝑦2 = 1 and having its centre (0, 3) is
16 9
a) 4 3 7
b) c) √12 d)
7 2
157. The curve with parametric equations 𝑥 = α + 5 cos θ, 𝑦 = β + 4 sin θ (where θ is parameter) is
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158. If 𝑝 and 𝑞 are the segments of a focal chord of an ellipse 𝑥 2 + 𝑦2 = 1, then
𝑎2 𝑏2
a) 𝑎2 (𝑝 + 𝑞) = 2𝑏𝑝𝑞 b) 𝑏 2 (𝑝 + 𝑞) = 2𝑎𝑝𝑞 c) 𝑎(𝑝 + 𝑞) = 2𝑏 2 𝑝𝑞 d) 𝑏(𝑝 + 𝑞) = 2𝑎2 𝑝𝑞
159. The curve with parametric equation 𝑥 = 𝑒 𝑡 + 𝑒 −𝑡 𝑦 = 𝑒 𝑡 − 𝑒 −𝑡 and is
a) A circle b) An ellipse c) A hyperbola d) A parabola
160. The equation of the circle which passes through the points of intersection of the circles 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 6𝑥 = 0
3 3
and 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 6𝑦 = 0 and has its centre at (2 , 2), is
a) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 3𝑥 + 3𝑦 + 9 = 0 b) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 3𝑥 + 3𝑦 = 0
c) 𝑥 + 𝑦 − 3𝑥 − 3𝑦 = 0
2 2 d) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 3𝑥 − 3𝑦 + 9 = 0
161. If (1, 𝑎), (𝑏, 2) are conjugate points with respect to the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 25, then 4𝑎 + 2𝑏 is equal to
a) 25 b) 50 c) 100 d) 150
162. The equation (10𝑥 − 5) + (10𝑦 − 4) = (3𝑥 + 4𝑦 − 1) represents
2 2 2

a) A circle b) A pair of straight lines

c) An ellipse d) A parabola
163. The difference in focal distances of any point on the hyperbola 𝑥 2 − 𝑦2 = 1 is
16 9
a) 8 b) 9 c) 0 d) 6
164. The chord of contact of tangents drawn from any point on 𝑥 − 1 = 0 to 𝑦 − 6𝑦 + 4𝑥 + 9 = 0 passes
2

through the point

a) (−1,3) b) (1, −3) c) (3, −1) d) (3,1)
165. The equation of the circle passing through (4, 5) and having the centre (2, 2), is
a) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 4𝑥 + 4𝑦 − 5 = 0 b) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 4𝑥 − 4𝑦 − 5 = 0
c) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 4𝑥=13 d) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 4𝑥 − 4𝑦 + 5 = 0
166. The product of lengths of perpendicular from any point on the hyperbola 𝑥 2 − 𝑦 2 = 8 to its asymptotes is
a) 8 b) 6 c) 2 d) 4
167. The foci of an ellipse are (0, ±4) and the equations for the directrices are 𝑦 = ±9. The equation for the
ellipse is
a) 5𝑥 2 + 9𝑦 2 = 4 b) 2𝑥 2 − 6𝑦 2 = 28 c) 6𝑥 2 + 3𝑦 2 = 45 d) 9𝑥 2 + 5𝑦 2 = 180
168. Tangents at any points on the hyperbola 𝑥 2 − 𝑦2 = 1 cut the axes at 𝐴 and 𝐵 respectively. If the rectangle
𝑎2 𝑏2
𝑂𝐴𝑃𝐵, where O is the origin is completed, then locus of point 𝑃 is given by
𝑎2 𝑏 2 𝑎2 𝑏 2 𝑎2 𝑏 2 d) None of these
a) 2 − 2 = 1 b) 2 + 2 = 1 c) 2 − 2 = 1
𝑥 𝑦 𝑥 𝑦 𝑦 𝑥
169. Let 𝑃 be the point (1,0) and 𝒬 a point on the locus of 𝑦 = 8𝑥, The locus of mid point of P𝒬 is
2

a) 𝑥 2 − 4𝑦 + 2 = 0 b) 𝑥 2 + 4𝑦 + 2 = 0 c) 𝑦 2 + 4𝑥 + 2 = 0 d) 𝑦 2 − 4𝑥 + 2 = 0
170. The equation 𝑎𝑥 2 + 2ℎ𝑥𝑦 + 𝑏𝑦 2 + 2𝑔𝑥 + 2𝑓𝑦 + 𝑐 = 0 represents an ellipse if
a) ∆= 0, ℎ2 < 𝑎𝑏 b) ∆≠ 0, ℎ2 < 𝑎𝑏 c) ∆≠ 0, ℎ2 > 𝑎𝑏 d) ∆≠ 0, ℎ2 = 𝑎𝑏
171. If the lengths of major and semi-minor axes of an ellipse are 4 and √3 and their corresponding equations
are 𝑦 − 5 = 0 and 𝑥 + 3 = 0, then the equation of the ellipse is
a) 3𝑥 2 + 4𝑦 2 + 18𝑥 − 40𝑦 + 115 = 0
b) 4𝑥 2 − 3𝑦 2 − 24𝑥 + 30𝑦 + 99 = 0
c) 3𝑥 2 − 4𝑦 2 − 18𝑥 + 40𝑦 + 115 = 0
d) 4𝑥 2 + 3𝑦 2 + 24𝑥 − 30𝑦 + 99 = 0
172. The pole of the straight line 9𝑥 + 𝑦 − 28 = 0 with respect to the circle 2𝑥 2 + 2𝑦 2 − 3𝑥 + 5𝑦 − 7 = 0 is
a) (3,1) b) (1,3) c) (3, −1) d) (−3,1)
173. The locus of middle points of chords of hyperbola 3𝑥 − 2𝑦 + 4𝑥 − 6𝑦 = 0 parallel to 𝑦 = 2𝑥 is
2 2

a) 3𝑥 − 4𝑦 = 4 b) 3𝑦 − 4𝑥 + 4 = 0 c) 4𝑥 − 3𝑦 = 3 d) 3𝑥 − 4𝑦 = 2
174. If the circle 𝑥 + 𝑦 − 10𝑥 − 14𝑦 + 24 = 0 cuts an intercepts on 𝑦-axis of length
2 2

a) 5 b) 10 c) 1 d) None of these

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175. The locus of a point 𝑃(α, β) moving under the condition that the line 𝑦 = α𝑥 + β is a tangent to the
𝑥2 𝑦2
hyperbola 𝑎2 − 𝑏2 = 1, is
a) A hyperbola b) A parabola c) A circle d) An ellipse
176. If 𝑦1 , 𝑦2 and 𝑦3 are the ordinates of the vertices of a triangle inscribed in the parabola 𝑦 2 = 4𝑎𝑥, then its
area is
1 1
a) (𝑦1 − 𝑦2 )(𝑦2 − 𝑦3 )(𝑦3 − 𝑦1 ) b) (𝑦 − 𝑦2 )(𝑦2 − 𝑦3 )(𝑦3 − 𝑦1 )
2𝑎 4𝑎 1
1 d) None of the above
c) (𝑦 − 𝑦2 )(𝑦2 − 𝑦3 )(𝑦3 − 𝑦1 )
8𝑎 1
177. A variable tangent to the parabola 𝑦 2 = 4𝑎𝑥 meets the parabola 𝑦 2 = −4𝑎𝑥 at 𝑃 and 𝑄. The locus of the
mid-point of 𝑃𝑄 is
4
a) 𝑦 2 = −2𝑎𝑥 b) 𝑦 2 = −𝑎𝑥 c) 𝑦 2 − 𝑎𝑥 d) 𝑦 2 = −4𝑎𝑥
3
178. 𝑃 is a point on the hyperbola 𝑥 2 − 𝑦2 = 1, 𝑁 is the foot of the perpendicular from 𝑃 on the transverse axis.
𝑎2 𝑏2
The tangent to the hyperbola at 𝑃 meets the transverse axis at 𝑇. If 𝑂 is the centre of the hyperbola, then
𝑂𝑇 ∙ 𝑂𝑁 is equal to
a) 𝑒 2 b) 𝑎2 c) 𝑏 2 d) 𝑏 2 /𝑎2
179. If the eccentricity of the hyperbola 𝑥 2 − 𝑦 2 sec 2 θ = 4 𝑖𝑠 √3 times the eccentricity of the ellipse
𝑥 2 sec 2 θ + y 2 = 16, then the value of θ equals
𝜋 3𝜋 𝜋 𝜋
a) b) c) d)
6 4 3 2
180. If two circles of the same radius 𝑟 and centres at (2, 3) and (5, 6) respectively cut orthogonally, then the
value of 𝑟 is
a) 3 b) 2 c) 1 d) 5
181. If the circle𝑥 + 𝑦 + 4𝑥 + 22𝑦 + 𝑐 = 0 bisects the circumference of the circle𝑥 + 𝑦 2 − 2𝑥 + 8𝑦 − 𝑑 = 0,
2 2 2

then 𝑐 + 𝑑 is equal to
a) 30 b) 50 c) 40 d) 56
182. If 𝐶 is the centre of the ellipse 9𝑥 + 16𝑦 = 144 and 𝑆 is one focus. The ratio of 𝐶𝑆 to major axis, is
2 2

a) √7 ∶ 16 b) √7 ∶ 4 c) √5 ∶ √7 d) None of these
183. The angle between the normal to the parabola 𝑦 2 = 24 𝑥 at points (6,12) and (6, −12), is
a) 30° b) 45° c) 60° d) 90°
184. If the circle 𝐶1 ∶ 𝑥 + 𝑦 = 16 intersects another circle 𝐶2 of radius 5 in such a manner that the common
2 2

chord is of maximum length and has a slope equal to 3/4, the coordinates of the centre of 𝐶2 are
a) (−9/5,12/5), (9/5, −12/5)
b) (−9/5, −12/5), (9/5,12/5)
c) (12/5, −9/5), (−12/5,9/5)
d) None of these
185. The normal at the point (𝑏𝑡12 , 2𝑏𝑡1 ) on a parabola 𝑦 2 = 4𝑏𝑣 meets the parabola again int he point
(𝑏𝑡22 , 2𝑏𝑡2 ), then
2 2 2 2
a) 𝑡2 = −𝑡1 − b) 𝑡2 = −𝑡1 − c) 𝑡2 = 𝑡1 − d) 𝑡2 = 𝑡1 +
𝑡1 𝑡1 𝑡1 𝑡1
186. Equation of tangents to the ellipse + = 1, which are perpendicular to the line 3𝑥 + 4𝑦 = 7, are
𝑥 2 𝑦 2

9 4
a) 4𝑥 − 3𝑦 = ±6√5 b) 4𝑥 − 3𝑦 = ±√12 c) 4𝑥 − 3𝑦 = ±√2 d) 4𝑥 − 3𝑦 = ±1
187. Any point on the hyperbola (𝑥+1)2
−
(𝑦−2)2
= 1 is of the form
16 4
a) (4 sec θ, 2 tan θ) b) (4 sec θ + 1, 2 tan θ − 2)
c) (4 sec θ − 1, 2tan θ − 2) d) (4 sec θ − 1, 2 tan θ + 2)
188. The distances from the foci of point 𝑃(𝑥 , 𝑦 ) on the ellipse 𝑥 2 + 𝑦2 = 1 are
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 5 4 4 d) None of these
a) 4 ± 𝑦1 b) 5 ± 𝑥1 c) 5 ± 𝑦1
4 5 5
189. The locus of the points of trisection of the double ordinates of the parabola 𝑦 2 = 4𝑎𝑥 is
a) 𝑦 2 = 𝑎𝑥 b) 9 𝑦 2 = 4 𝑎𝑥 c) 9 𝑦 2 = 𝑎𝑥 d) 𝑦 2 = 9 𝑎𝑥
190. The tangent drawn at any point 𝑃 to the parabola 𝑦 2 = 4𝑎𝑥 meets the directrix at the point 𝐾, then the
angle which 𝐾𝑃 subtends at its focus is
a) 30° b) 45° c) 60° d) 90°
191. The set of values of ‘𝑐’ so that the equation 𝑦 = |𝑥| + 𝑐 and 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 8|𝑥| − 9 = 0 have no solution, is
a) (−∞, −3) ∪ (3, ∞) b) (−3, 3)
c) (−∞, 5√2) ∪ (5√2, ∞) d) (5√2 − 4, ∞)
192. The radius of the circle passing through the point (6, 2) and two of whose diameters are 𝑥 + 𝑦 = 6 and 𝑥 +
2𝑦 = 4, is
a) 4 b) 6 c) 20 d) √20
193. The coordinates of the point on the circle 𝑥 + 𝑦 − 12𝑥 − 4𝑦 + 30 = 0, which is farthest from the origin
2 2

are
a) (9,3) b) (8,5) c) (12,4) d) None of these
194. The points of contact of tangents to the circle 𝑥 + 𝑦 = 25 which are inclined at an angle of 30° to the x-
2 2

axis are
a) (±5/2, ±1/2) b) (±1/2, ±5/2) c) (∓5/2, ∓1/2) d) None of these
195. How many real tangents can be drawn to the ellipse 5𝑥 + 9𝑦 = 32 form the point (2, 3)?
2 2

a) 2 b) 1 c) 0 d) 3
196. If the line 2𝑥 + √6𝑦 = 2 touches the hyperbola 𝑥 2 − 2𝑦 2 = 4, then the point of contact is
1 1
a) (−2, √6) b) (−5, 2√6) c) ( , ) d) (4, −√6)
2 √6
197. The locus of the mid-points of focal chords of the ellipse 𝑥 2 + 𝑦2 = 1, is
𝑎2 𝑏2
𝑥2 𝑦2 𝑥 𝑥 2 𝑦 2 𝑒𝑥 𝑥2 𝑦2 𝑥2 𝑥 2 𝑦 2 𝑒𝑥
a) + = b) + = c) + = d) + =
𝑎2 𝑏 2 𝑎2 𝑎2 𝑏 2 𝑎2 𝑎2 𝑏 2 𝑎4 𝑎2 𝑏 2 𝑎
198. The curve described parametrically by 𝑥 = 𝑡 + 2𝑡 − 1, 𝑦 = 3𝑡 + 5 represents
2

a) An ellipse b) A hyperbola c) A parabola d) A circle

199. The number of points on the circle 2(𝑥 + 𝑦 ) = 3𝑥 which are a distance 2 from the point (−2,1) is
2 2

a) 2 b) 0 c) 1 d) None of these
200. The number of normal drawn to the parabola 𝑦 = 4𝑥 from the point (1,0) is
2

a) 0 b) 1 c) 2 d) 3
201. If tangents at extremities of a focal chord 𝐴𝐵 of the parabola 𝑦 = 4𝑎𝑥 intersect at a point 𝐶, then < ACB
2

is equal to
𝜋 𝜋 𝜋 𝜋
a) b) c) d)
4 3 2 6
202. A point moves in a plane so that its distances 𝑃𝐴 and 𝑃𝐵 from two fixed points 𝐴 and 𝐵 in the plane satisfy
the relation 𝑃𝐴 − 𝑃𝐵 = 𝑘(𝑘 ≠ 0), then the locus of 𝑃 is
a) A parabola
b) An ellipse
c) A hyperbola
d) A branch of a hyperbola
203. If 𝑂𝐴𝐵 is an equilateral triangle inscribed in the parabola 𝑦 2 = 4𝑎𝑥 with 𝑂 as the vertex, then the length of
the side of the ∆𝑂𝐴𝐵 is
a) 8𝑎√3 b) 4𝑎√3 c) 2𝑎√3 d) 𝑎√3
204. The equation of the parabola whose vertex is at (2, −1) and focus at (2, −3) is
a) 𝑥 2 + 4𝑥 − 8𝑦 − 12 = 0
b) 𝑥 2 − 4𝑥 + 8𝑦 + 12 = 0
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 d) 𝑥 2 − 4𝑥 + 12 = 0
205. The locus of the point of intersection of the tangents at the end points of the focal chord of an ellipse 𝑥 2 +
𝑎2
𝑦2
𝑏2
= 1, (𝑏 < 𝑎) is
𝑎2 𝑏2 𝑎𝑏 d) None of these
a) 𝑥 = ± b) 𝑦 = ± c) 𝑥 = ±
√𝑎2− 𝑏2 √𝑎2
− 𝑏2 √𝑎2
− 𝑏2
206. Length of the straight line 𝑥 − 3𝑦 = 1intercepted by the hyperbola 𝑥 2 − 4𝑦 2 = 1 is
3 6 5 5
a) √10 b) √10 c) √10 d) √10
5 5 3 6
207. The length of latusrectum of hyperbola 𝑥 2 − 𝑦2 = 1 equals
𝑎2 𝑏2
𝑎 𝑒2 − 1
a) 2 b) 2𝑎(𝑒 2 − 1) c) 2𝑎2 (𝑒 2 − 1) d)
𝑒 −1 2𝑎
208. The number of common tangents to circles 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 2𝑥 + 8𝑦 − 23 = 0 and 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 4𝑥 − 10𝑦 + 9 = 0,
is
a) 1 b) 3 c) 2 d) None of these
209. The inverse point of (1, −1) with respect to 𝑥 + 𝑦 = 4 is
2 2

a) (−1,1) b) (−2,2) c) (1, −1) d) (2, −2)

210. If the area of the circle 4𝑥 + 4𝑦 − 8𝑥 + 16𝑦 + 𝑘 = 0 is 9𝜋 sq unit, then the value of 𝑘 is
2 2

a) 4 units b) 16 units c) −16 units d) ±16 units

211. (−6, 0), (0, 6) And (−7, 7) are the vertices of ∆ 𝐴𝐵𝐶. The incircle of the triangle has the equation
a) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 9𝑥 − 9𝑦 + 36 = 0 b) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 9𝑥 − 9𝑦 + 36 = 0
c) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 9𝑥 + 9𝑦 − 36 = 0 d) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 18𝑥 − 18𝑦 + 36 = 0
212. Minimum distance between the curves 𝑦 2 = 𝑥 − 1 and 𝑥 2 = 𝑦 − 1 is equal to
3√2 5√2 7√2
a) b) c) d) √2
4 4 4 4
213. If 𝑥 2 + 6𝑥 + 20𝑦 − 51 = 0, then axis of parabola is
a) 𝑥 + 3 = 0 b) 𝑥 − 3 = 0 c) 𝑥 = 1 d) 𝑥 + 1 = 0
214. Eccentricity of hyperbola + = 1(𝑘 < 0) is
𝑥 2 𝑦 2

𝑘 𝑘2

1 1
a) √1 + 𝑘 b) √1 − 𝑘 c) √1 + d) √1 −
𝑘 𝑘
215. The focus of the parabola 𝑦 2 − 𝑥 − 2𝑦 + 2 = 0 is
1 b) (1, 2) 5 3 5
a) ( , 0) c) ( , 1) d) ( , )
4 4 4 2
216. The locus of the middle points of the focal chord of the parabola 𝑦 2 = 4 𝑎𝑥 is
a) 𝑦 2 = 𝑎(𝑥 − 𝑎) b) 𝑦 2 2 𝑎(𝑥 − 𝑎) c) 𝑦 2 = 4 𝑎(𝑥 − 𝑎) d) None of these
217. The conditions that 𝑎𝑥 + 𝑏𝑦 + 𝑐 = 0 is tangent to the parabola 𝑦 2 = 4𝑎𝑥, is
a) 𝑎2 = 𝑏 2 = 𝑐 2 b) 𝑎 = 𝑏 c) 𝑏 2 = 𝑐 d) 𝑏 2 = 𝑎
218. The circle drawn on the line segment joining the foci of the hyperbola 𝑥 2 − 𝑦2 = 1 as diameter cuts the
𝑎2 𝑏2
asymptotes at
a) (𝑎, 𝑎) b) (𝑏, 𝑎) c) (± 𝑏, ± 𝑎) d) (±𝑎, ± 𝑏)
219. The coordinates of the focus of the parabola described parametrically by 𝑥 = 5𝑡 + 2, 𝑦 + 10𝑡 + 4 are
2

a) (7,4) b) (3,4) c) (3, −4) d) (−7,4)

220. The equation of the common tangent touching the circle (𝑥 − 3) + 𝑦 = 9 and parabola 𝑦 2 = 4𝑥 above
2 2

the 𝑥-axis is
a) √3𝑦 = 3𝑥 + 1 b) √3𝑦 = −(𝑥 + 3) c) √3𝑦 = 𝑥 + 3 d) √3𝑦 = −(3𝑥 + 1)
221. The equation of the circle having radius 5 and touching the circle 𝑥 + 𝑦 − 2𝑥 − 4𝑦 − 20 = 0 at (5,5) is
2 2

a) (𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 ) + 18 𝑥 + 16 𝑦 + 120 = 0
b) (𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 ) + 18 𝑥 − 16 𝑦 + 120 = 0

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 c) (𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 ) − 18 𝑥 + 16 𝑦 + 120 = 0
d) (𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 ) − 18 𝑥 − 16 𝑦 + 120 = 0
222. The ends of a line segment are 𝑃(1, 3) and 𝑄(1, 1). 𝑅 is a point on the line segment 𝑃𝑄 such that 𝑃𝑅: 𝑄𝑅 =
1: 𝜆. If 𝑅 is an interior point of the parabola 𝑦 2 = 4𝑥, then
3 1 3 d) None of these
a) 𝜆 ∈ (0, 1) b) 𝜆 ∈ (− , 1) c) 𝜆 ∈ ( , )
5 2 5
223. The chord 𝐴𝐵 of the parabola 𝑦 2 = 4𝑎𝑥 cuts the axis of the parabola at 𝐶. If 𝐴 = (𝑎𝑡12 , 2𝑎𝑡1 ), 𝐵 =
(𝑎𝑡22 , 2𝑎𝑡2 ) and 𝐴𝐶: 𝐴𝐵 = 1: 3, then
a) 𝑡2 = 2𝑡1 b) 𝑡2 + 2𝑡1 = 0 c) 𝑡1 + 2𝑡2 = 0 d) None of these
224. The eccentricity of an ellipse whose pair of a conjugate diameter are 𝑦 = 𝑥 and 3 𝑦 = −2 𝑥 is
a) 2/3 b) 1/3 c) 1/√3 d) None of these
225. The eccentricity of the conic 𝑥 2 − 4 𝑥 + 4𝑦 2 = 12 is
2 d) None of these
a) √3 b) c) √3
2 √3
226. The equation of the directrix of the parabola 𝑥 2 + 8𝑦 − 2𝑥 = 7 is
a) 𝑦 = 3 b) 𝑦 = −3 c) 𝑦 = 2 d) 𝑦 = 0
227. The locus of the centre of the circles which touch both the circles 𝑥 + 𝑦 = 𝑎 and 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 4𝑎𝑥
2 2 2

externally has the equation

a) 12(𝑥 − 𝑎)2 − 4 𝑦 2 = 3 𝑎2
b) 9(𝑥 − 𝑎)2 − 5 𝑦 2 = 2 𝑎2
c) 8 𝑥 2 − 3(𝑦 − 𝑎)2 = 9 𝑎2
d) None of these
228. If 𝑃1 , 𝑃2 , 𝑃3 are the perimeter of the three circles 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 8𝑥 − 6𝑦 = 0, 4𝑥 2 + 4𝑦 2 − 4𝑥 − 12𝑦 − 186 = 0
and 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 6𝑥 + 6𝑦 − 9 = 0 respectively, then
a) 𝑃1 < 𝑃2 < 𝑃3 b) 𝑃1 < 𝑃3 < 𝑃2 c) 𝑃3 < 𝑃2 < 𝑃1 d) 𝑃2 < 𝑃3 < 𝑃1
229. The angle between the tangents drawn from the point (3,4) to the parabola 𝑦 − 2𝑦 + 4𝑥 = 0 is
2

a) tan−1 (8√5/7) b) tan−1 (12/√5) c) tan−1 (√5/7) d) None of these

230. If 𝑆 and 𝑆′ are two foci of an ellipse 𝑥 2 + 𝑦2 = 1(𝑎 < 𝑏) and 𝑃(𝑥 , 𝑦 ) a point on it, then 𝑆𝑃 + 𝑆′𝑃 is equal to
𝑎 2𝑏 2 1 1
a) 2𝑎 b) 2𝑏 c) 𝑎 + 𝑒 𝑥1 d) 𝑏 + 𝑒𝑦1
231. The locus of the mid-points of the chords of the circle 𝑥 + 𝑦 = 16 which are tangents to the hyperbola
2 2

9𝑥 2 − 16𝑦 2 = 144 is
a) (𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 )2 = 16𝑥 2 − 9𝑦 2
b) (𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 )2 = 9𝑥 2 − 16𝑦 2
c) (𝑥 2 − 𝑦 2 )2 = 16𝑥 2 − 9𝑦 2
d) None of these
232. Equation of the circle which of the mirror image of the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 2𝑥 = 0 in the line 𝑥 + 𝑦 = 2 is
a) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 2𝑥 + 4𝑦 + 3 = 0 b) 2(𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 ) + 𝑥 + 𝑦 + 1 = 0
c) 𝑥 + 𝑦 − 4𝑥 − 2𝑦 + 4 = 0
2 2 d) None of the above
233. If the area of the quadrilateral by the tangent from the origin to the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 6𝑥 − 10𝑦 + 𝑐 = 0 and
the pair of radii at the points of contract of these tangents to the circle is 8 sq unit, then 𝑐 is a root of the
equation
a) 𝑐 2 − 32𝑐 + 64 = 0 b) 𝑐 2 − 34𝑐 + 64 = 0 c) 𝑐 2 + 2𝑐 − 64 = 0 d) 𝑐 2 + 34𝑐 − 64 = 0
234. Circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 2𝑥 − 𝜆𝑥 − 1 = 0 passes through two fixed points coordinates of the points are
a) (0, ±1) b) (±1, 0) c) (0, 1) and (0, 2) d) (0, −1) and (0, −2)
235. In an ellipse, the distances between its foci is 6 and minor axis is 8. Then, its eccentricity is
1 4 1 3
a) 2 b) 5 c) d)
√5 5
236. The line segment joining the points (4, 7) and (−2, −1) is a dismeter of a circle. If the circle intersects the
𝑥-axis at 𝐴 and 𝐵, then 𝐴𝐵 is equal to

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 a) 4 b) 5 c) 6 d) 8
237. 𝐴𝐵𝐶𝐷Is a square whose side is𝑎. If 𝐴𝐵 and 𝐴𝐷 are axes of coordinates, the equation of the circle
circumscribing the square will be
𝑎2
a) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 𝑎2 b) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 𝑎(𝑥 + 𝑦) c) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 2𝑎(𝑥 + 𝑦) d) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 =
4
238. The locus of a point which moves such that the sum of its distance from two fixed points is always a
constant, is
a) A straight line b) A circle c) An ellipse d) A hyperbola
239. If (−4,3) and (8,3) are the vertices of an ellipse whose eccentricity is 5/6 then the equation of the ellipse is
(𝑥 − 2)2 (𝑦 − 1)2
a) + =1
11 36
(𝑥 − 2)2 (𝑦 − 3)2
b) + =1
36 11
(𝑥 − 3)2 (𝑦 − 2)2
c) + =1
11 11
d) None of these
240. One of the limit point of the coaxial system of circles containing 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 6 𝑥 − 6 𝑦 + 4 = 0, 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 −
2 𝑥 − 4 𝑦 + 3 = 0, is
a) (−1,1) b) (−1,2) c) (−2,1) d) (−2,2)
241. The locus of the middle point of chords of the circle 𝑥 + 𝑦 = 𝑎 which pass through the fixed point (ℎ, 𝑘)
2 2 2

is
a) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − ℎ𝑥 − 𝑘𝑦 = 0
b) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + ℎ𝑥 + 𝑘𝑦 = 0
c) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 2ℎ𝑥 − 2𝑘𝑦 = 0
d) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 2ℎ𝑥 + 2𝑘𝑦 = 0
242. If 𝑥 cos 𝛼 + 𝑦 sin 𝛼 = 𝑝 is a tangent to the ellipse, then
a) 𝑎2 sin2 𝛼 + 𝑏 2 cos2 𝛼 = 𝑝2 b) 𝑎2 + 𝑏 2 sin2 𝛼 = p2 cosec 2 𝛼
c) 𝑎2 cos2 𝛼 + 𝑏 2 sin2 𝛼 = 𝑝2 d) None of the above
243. Equation of chord of the parabola 𝑦 = 16𝑥 whose mid point is (1, 1), is
2

a) 𝑥 + 𝑦 = 2 b) 𝑥 − 𝑦 = 0 c) 8𝑥 + 𝑦 = 9 d) 8𝑥 − 𝑦 = 7
244. A parabola has the origin as its focus and the line 𝑥 = 2 as the directrix. Then, the vertex of the parabola is
at
a) (2, 0) b) (0, 2) c) (1, 0 ) d) (0,1 )
245. The equation of the common tangent to the hyperbola 3𝑥 − 𝑦 = 3 and to the parabola 𝑦 2 = 8𝑥 is
2 2

a) 2𝑥 − 𝑦 − 1 = 0 b) 𝑥 − 2𝑦 + 1 = 0 c) 2𝑥 + 𝑦 − 1 = 0 d) 2𝑥 + 𝑦 + 1 = 0
246. For any point on the hyperbola − = 1, tangents are drawn to the hyperbola 𝑥 2 − 𝑦2 = 2, then area cut
𝑥 2 𝑦 2

𝑎2 𝑏2 𝑎2 𝑏2
off by the chord of contact on the region between the asymptotes is equal to
a) 𝑎𝑏 b) 2𝑎𝑏 c) 3𝑎𝑏 d) 4𝑎𝑏
247. The locus of the foot of the perpendicular from the centre of the ellipse 𝑥2
+
𝑦2
= 1 on any tangent is given
𝑎2 𝑏2
by (𝑥 2+𝑦 2 )2 2 2
= 𝑙𝑥 + 𝑚𝑦 where
a) 𝑙 = 𝑎 , 𝑚 = 𝑏 2
2 b) 𝑙 = 𝑏 2 , 𝑚 = 𝑎2 c) 𝑙 = 𝑚 = 𝑎 d) 𝑙 = 𝑚 = 𝑏
248. If 𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 + 𝑐 is a tangent to the ellipse 𝑥 + 2𝑦 = 6, then 𝑐 =
2 2 2

a) 36/𝑚2 b) 6 𝑚2 − 3 c) 3 𝑚2 + 6 d) 6 𝑚2 + 3
249. The angle between the tangents drawn from a point (−𝑎, 2𝑎) to 𝑦 = 4 𝑎𝑥, is
2

a) 𝜋/4 b) 𝜋/2 c) 𝜋/3 d) 𝜋/6

250. A tangent to the hyperbola − = 1 cuts the ellipse + = 1 in 𝑃 and 𝑄. The locus of the mid-point of
𝑥 2 𝑦 2 𝑥 2 𝑦 2

𝑎2 𝑏2 𝑎2 𝑏2
𝑃𝑄 is
2
𝑥2 𝑦2 𝑥2 𝑦2
a) ( 2 + 2 ) = 2 − 2
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𝑥2 𝑦2 𝑥2 𝑦2
b) ( − ) = +
𝑎2 𝑏 2 𝑎2 𝑏 2
2
𝑥2 𝑦2 2𝑥 2 𝑦 2
c) ( 2 − 2 ) = 2 2
𝑎 𝑏 𝑎 𝑏
d) None of these
251. The equation of the ellipse whose focus is 𝑆(1, −1), directrix the line 𝑥 − 𝑦 − 3 = 0 and eccentricity 1/2, is
a) 7 𝑥 2 + 2 𝑥𝑦 + 7 𝑦 2 − 10 𝑥 + 10 𝑦 + 7 = 0
b) 7 𝑥 2 + 2 𝑥𝑦 + 7 𝑦 2 + 7 = 0
c) 7 𝑥 2 + 2 𝑥𝑦 + 7 𝑦 2 + 10 𝑥 − 10 𝑦 − 7 = 0
d) None of these
252. If the slope of the focal chord of 𝑦 2 = 16𝑥 is 2, then the length of the chord is
a) 22 b) 24 c) 20 d) 18
253. The radius of any circle touching the lines 3𝑥 − 4𝑦 + 5 = 0 and 6𝑥 − 8𝑦 − 9 = 0 is
a) 1.9 b) 0.95 c) 2.9 d) 1.45
254. If the tangents are drawn to the ellipse 𝑥 + 2𝑦 = 2, then the locus of the mid point of the intercept made
2 2

by the tangents between the coordinate axes is

1 1 1 1 𝑥2 𝑦2 𝑥2 𝑦2
a) 2 + 2 = 1 b) 2 + 2 = 1 c) + = 1 d) + =1
2𝑥 4𝑦 4𝑥 2𝑦 2 4 4 2
255. The sum of the focal distances from any point on the ellipse 9𝑥 2 + 16𝑦 2 = 144 is
a) 3 b) 6 c) 8 d) 4
256. Let 𝑃 be a variable point on the ellipse 𝑥 2 + 𝑦2 = 1, with foci 𝑆 and 𝑆 , then coordinates of 𝑃 such that area
𝑎2 𝑏2 1 2
of ∆𝑆1 𝑃𝑆2 is maximum, are
𝑎 √3 √3 𝑏 d) None of these
a) (0, 𝑏) b) ( , 𝑏) c) ( 𝑎, )
2 2 2 2
257. The values of 𝛼 in [0,2 𝜋] so that 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 2√sin 𝛼 𝑥 + (cos 𝛼 − 1) = 0 having intercept on x-axis always
greater than 2 is/are
a) (𝜋/4, 3 𝜋/2) b) (𝜋/4, 𝜋) c) (𝜋/4, 5 𝜋/4) d) [0, 𝜋]
258. The locus of the mid point of the line segment joining the focus to a moving point on the parabola 𝑦 2 =
4𝑎𝑥 is another parabola with the directrix
𝑎 𝑎
a) 𝑥 = −𝑎 b) 𝑥 = − c) 𝑥 = 0 d) 𝑥 =
2 2
259. If (𝑚 , 1 ) , 𝑖 = 1, 2, 3, 4 are concyclic points, then the value of 𝑚 𝑚 𝑚 𝑚 is
𝑖 𝑚 1 2 3 4
𝑖
a) 1 b) −1 c) 0 d) None of these
260. The locus of the foot of the perpendicular from the focus upon a tangent to the parabola 𝑦 2 = 4 𝑎𝑥 is
a) The directrix b) Tangent at the vertex c) 𝑥 = 𝑎 d) None of these
261. The focal distance of a point 𝑃 on the parabola 𝑦 = 12𝑥, if the ordinate of 𝑃 is 6, is
2

a) 12 b) 6 c) 3 d) 9
262. If one of the diameters of the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 2𝑥 − 6𝑦 + 6 = 0 is a chord to the circle with centre (2, 1),
then the radius of the circle is
a) √3 b) √2 c) 3 d) 2
263. Locus of the point of intersection of perpendicular tangents to the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 16 is
a) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 8 b) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 32 c) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 64 d) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 16
264. If the coordinates of the centre, a focus and adjacent vertex are (2, −3), (3, −3) and (4, −3) respectively,
then the equation of the ellipse is
(𝑥 − 2)2 (𝑦 + 3)2
a) + =1
4 3
(𝑥 − 3)2 (𝑦 − 2)2
b) + =1
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c) + =1
8 6
(𝑥 + 2)2 (𝑦 − 3)2
d) + =1
4 3
265. If the circles 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 9 and 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 2𝛼𝑥 + 2𝑦 + 1 = 0 tuoch each other internally, then 𝛼 is equal to
4 b) 1 4 4
a) ± c) d) −
3 3 3
266. The locus of a point represented by
𝑎 𝑡+1 𝑎 𝑡−1
𝑥= ( ),𝑦 = ( ) is
2 𝑡 2 𝑡
a) An ellipse b) A circle c) A pair of lines d) None of these
267. The locus of the mid point of the line joining the focus and any point on the parabola 𝑦 2 = 4𝑎𝑥 is a
parabola with the equation of directrix as
𝑎
a) 𝑥 + 𝑎 = 0 b) 2𝑥 + 𝑎 = 0 c) 𝑥 = 0 d) 𝑥 =
2
268. Tangents drawn from the point (𝑐, 𝑑) to the hyperbola 𝑥 2 − 𝑦2 = 1 make angles 𝛼 and 𝛽 with the 𝑥-axis. If
𝑎2 𝑏2
2 2
tan 𝛼 tan 𝛽 = 1, then 𝑐 − 𝑑 =
a) 𝑎2 − 𝑏 2 b) 𝑏 2 − 𝑎2 c) 𝑎2 + 𝑏 2 d) None of these
269. If 𝑃(𝑎𝑡 , 2𝑎𝑡) be one end of a focal chord of the parabola 𝑦 = 4𝑎𝑥, then the length of the chord is
2 2

1 2 1 1 1 2
a) 𝑎 (𝑡 − ) b) 𝑎 (𝑡 − ) c) 𝑎 (𝑡 + ) d) 𝑎 (𝑡 + )
𝑡 𝑡 𝑡 𝑡
270. Focus of hyperbola is (±3,0) and equation of tangent is 2𝑥 + 𝑦 − 4 = 0, find the equation of hyperbola
a) 4𝑥 2 − 5𝑦 2 = 20 b) 5𝑥 2 − 4𝑦 2 = 20 c) 4𝑥 2 − 5𝑦 2 = 1 d) 5𝑥 2 − 4𝑦 2 = 1
271. The length of the common chord of the circles 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 4𝑥 + 1 = 0 and 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 4𝑦 − 1 = 0
d) None of these
15
a) √ b) √15 c) 2√15
2
272. The line 𝑥 = 𝑎𝑡 2 meets the ellipse 𝑥 2 + 𝑦2 = 1, in the real points, iff
𝑎2 𝑏2
a) |𝑡| < 2 b) |𝑡| ≤ 1 c) |𝑡| > 1 d) None of these
273. If 𝑥2
+
𝑦2
= 1 is an ellipse, then length of its latusrectum is
𝑎2 𝑏2
2𝑏 2 2𝑎2
a) b)
𝑎 𝑏
c) Depends on whether 𝑎 > 𝑏 or 𝑏 > 𝑎 d) None of the above
274. 𝐶1 Is a circle of radius 2 touching the 𝑥-axis and the 𝑦-axis. 𝐶2 Is another circle of radius >2 and touching
the axes as well as the circle𝐶1 . Then, the radius of 𝐶2 is
a) 6 − 4√2 b) 6 + 4√2 c) 6 − 4√3 d) 6 + 4√3
275. The intersection point of the normals drawn at the end points of latusrectum of the parabola 𝑥 2 = −2𝑦 is
1 3 1 3 3
a) (− , − ) b) ( , − ) c) (0,1) d) (0, − )
2 2 2 2 2
276. The equation of the circle whose one diameter is 𝑃𝑄, where the ordinates of 𝑃, 𝑄 are the roots of the
equation 𝑥 2 + 2𝑥 − 3 = 0 and the abscissae are the roots of the equation 𝑦 2 + 4𝑦 − 12 = 0, is
a) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 2𝑥 + 4𝑦 − 15 = 0
b) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 4𝑥 − 2𝑦 − 15 = 0
c) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 4𝑥 + 2𝑦 − 15 = 0
d) None of these
277. The locus of the point of intersection of tangents to the ellipse 𝑥 2 + 𝑦2 = 1 which meet at right angle is
𝑎2 𝑏2
a) A circle b) A parabola c) An ellipse d) A hyperbola
278. A circle passes through the origin and has its centre on 𝑦 = 𝑥. If it cuts 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 4 𝑥6 𝑦 + 10 = 0
orthogonally, then the equation of the circle is
a) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 𝑥 − 𝑦 = 0
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 b) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 6 𝑥 − 4 𝑦 = 0
c) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 2 𝑥 − 2 𝑦 = 0
d) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 2 𝑥 + 2 𝑦 = 0
279. Which of the following is a point on the common chord of the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 2𝑥 − 3𝑦 + 6 = 0and𝑥 2 +
𝑦 2 + 𝑥 − 8𝑦 − 13 = 0?
a) (1, −2) b) (1, 4) c) (1, 2) d) (1, −4)
280. Area of the equilateral triangle inscribed in the circle 𝑥 + 𝑦 − 7𝑥 + 9𝑦 + 5 = 0 is
2 2

155 165 175 185

a) √3sq units b) √3sq units c) √3sq units d) √3sq units
8 8 8 8
281. The equation 𝑦 2 − 8𝑦 − 𝑥 + 19 = 0 represents
1 −1
a) A parabola whose focus is (4 , 0) and directrix is 𝑥 = 4
11
b) A parabola whose vertex is (3,4) and directrix is 𝑥 = 4
13
c) A parabola whose focus is ( 4 , 4) and vertex is (0,0)
d) A curve which is not a parabola
282. The two circles
𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 5 = 0 and
𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 2𝑥 − 4𝑦 − 15 = 0
a) Touch each other externally b) Touch each other internally
c) Cut each other orthogonally d) Do not intersect
283. The length of the common chord of the parabolas 𝑦 2 = 𝑥 and 𝑥 2 = 𝑦 and is
b) 1 1
a) 2√2 c) √2 d)
√2
284. The range of values of ‘𝑎’ such that the angle 𝜃 between the pair of tangents drawn from (𝑎, 0) to the circle
𝜋
𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 1 satisfies < 𝜃 < 𝜋, is
2
a) (1, 2) b) (1, √2)
c) (−√2, −1) d) (−√2, −1) ∪ (1, √2)
285. The eccentricity of the hyperbola which passes through (3, 0) and (3√2, 2), is
d) None of these
13
a) √(13) b) √13 c) √
3 4
286. If two circles, each of radius 5 unit, touch each other at (1, 2) and the equation of their common tangent is
4𝑥 + 3𝑦 = 10, then equation of the circle a portion of which lies in all the quadrants, is
a) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 10𝑥 − 10𝑦 + 25 = 0
b) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 6𝑥 + 2𝑦 − 15 = 0
c) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 2𝑥 + 6𝑦 − 15 = 0
d) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 10𝑥 + 10𝑦 + 25 = 0
287. If 𝑃(𝑎𝑡12 , 2𝑎𝑡1 ) and 𝑄(𝑎𝑡22 , 2𝑎𝑡2 ) are two variable points on the curve 𝑦 2 = 4 𝑎𝑥 and 𝑃𝑄 subtends a right
angle at the vertex, then 𝑡1 𝑡2 is equal to
a) −1 b) −2 c) −3 d) −4
288. The number of common tangents to the circles 𝑥 + 𝑦 = 4 and 𝑥 + 𝑦 − 6𝑥 − 8𝑦 + 24 = 0 is
2 2 2 2

a) 3 b) 4 c) 2 d) 1
289. If a variable tangent of the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 1 intersects the ellipse 𝑥 2 + 2𝑦 2 = 4 at points 𝑃 and 𝑄, then
the locus of the point of intersection of tangent at 𝑃 and 𝑄 is
a) A circle of radius 2 unit b) A parabola with focus as (2, 3)
c) An ellipse with eccentricity √3 d) None of the above
2
290. Consider the following statements :
I. Circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 𝑥 − 𝑦 − 1 = 0 is completely inside the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 2𝑥 + 2𝑦 − 7 = 0

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 II. Number of common tangents of the circles 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 14𝑥 + 12𝑦 + 21 = 0 and 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 2𝑥 − 4𝑦 −
4 = 0 is 4
Which of these is/are correct?
a) Only (1) b) Only (2) c) Both of these d) None of these
291. If 𝑃 is any point on the ellipse 9𝑥 2 + 36𝑦 2 = 324 whose foci are 𝑆 and 𝑆 ′ . Then, 𝑆𝑃 + 𝑆′𝑃 equals
a) 3 b) 12 c) 36 d) 324
292. If the polar with respect to 𝑦 2 = 4𝑎𝑥 touches the ellipse + = 1, the locus of its pole is
𝑥 2 𝑦 2

𝛼2 𝛽2
𝑥2 2
𝑦 2
𝑥 2 2
𝛽 𝑦 d) None of these
a) 2
− 2 2 2
= 1 b) 2 + =1 c) 𝛼 2 𝑥 2 + 𝛽 2 𝑦 2 = 1
𝛼 (4𝑎 𝛼 /𝛽 ) 𝛼 4𝑎 2

293. The equation of the chord of contact of tangents from (1, 2) to the hyperbola 3𝑥 2 − 4𝑦 2 = 3 is
𝑥 𝑦 𝑥 𝑦
a) 3𝑥 − 16𝑦 = 3 b) 3𝑥 − 8𝑦 − 3 = 0 c) − = 1 d) − = 1
3 4 4 3
294. Tangents 𝑃𝑇1 and 𝑃𝑇2 are drawn from a point 𝑃 to the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 𝑎2 . If the point 𝑃 lies on the line
𝑝𝑥 + 𝑞𝑦 − 𝑟 = 0, then the locus of the circumcircle of the triangle 𝑃 𝑇1 𝑇2
𝑟
a) 𝑝𝑥 + 𝑞𝑦 =
2
b) 2𝑝𝑥 + 2𝑝𝑦 + 𝑟 = 0
c) 𝑝𝑥 + 𝑞𝑦 = 𝑟
d) (𝑥 − 𝑝)2 + (𝑦 − 𝑞)2 = 𝑟 2
295. The locus of the centre of a circle of radius 2 which rolls on the outside of the circle, is 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 3𝑥 − 6𝑦 −
9 = 0 is
a) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 3𝑥 − 6𝑦 + 5 = 0 b) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 3𝑥 − 6𝑦 − 31 = 0
29 d) None of the above
c) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 3𝑥 − 6𝑦 + =0
4
296. A Basic Terms of Conics is defined by the equations 𝑥 = −1 + sec 𝑡, 𝑦 = 2 + 3 tan 𝑡. The coordinates of the
foci are
a) (−1 − √10, 2) and (−1 + √10, 2) b) (−1 − √8, 2) and (−1 + √8, 2)
c) (−1,2 − √8) and (−1, 2 + √8) d) (−1, 2 − √10) and (−1, 2 + √10)
297. If 𝐴 and 𝐵 are two fixed points and 𝑃 is a variable point such that 𝑃𝐴 + 𝑃𝐵 = 4, the locus of 𝑃 is
a) A parabola b) An ellipse c) A hyperbola d) None of these
298. If the vertices of an ellipse are (−12,4) and (14,4) and eccentricity 12/13, then the equation of the ellipse
is
(𝑥 − 4)2 (𝑦 − 1)2
a) + =1
25 169
(𝑥 − 4)2 (𝑦 − 1)2
b) + =1
169 25
(𝑥 − 1)2 (𝑦 − 4)2
c) + =1
169 25
(𝑥 + 1)2 (𝑦 + 4)2
d) + =1
169 25
299. If 𝐶 is the centre of the ellipse 𝑥 2 + 𝑦2 = 1 and the normal at an end of a latusrectum cuts the major axis in
𝑎2 𝑏2
𝐺, then 𝐶𝐺 =
a) 𝑎𝑒 b) 𝑎2 𝑒 2 c) 𝑎𝑒 2 d) 𝑎2 𝑒 3
300. The locus of the point of intersection of perpendicular tangents to the hyperbola 𝑥 2 − 𝑦 2 = 1 is
3 1
a) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 2 b) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 3 c) 𝑥 2 − 𝑦 2 = 3 d) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 4
301. The eccentricity of the ellipse represented by the equation 25 𝑥 2 + 16 𝑦 2 − 150 𝑥 − 175 = 0 is
a) 2/5 b) 3/5 c) 4/5 d) None of these
302. Axis of a parabola is 𝑦 = 𝑥 and vertex and focus are at a distance √2 and 2√2 Respectively from the origin.
Then, equation of the parabola is
a) (𝑥 − 𝑦)2 = 8(𝑥 + 𝑦 − 2) b) (𝑥 + 𝑦)2 = 2(𝑥 + 𝑦 − 2)
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 c) (𝑥 − 𝑦)2 = 4(𝑥 + 𝑦 − 2) d) (𝑥 + 𝑦)2 = 2(𝑥 − 𝑦 + 2)
303. Let 𝑃𝑄 and 𝑃𝑆 be tangents at the extremities of the diameter 𝑃𝑅 of a circle of radius 𝑟. If 𝑃𝑆 and 𝑅𝑄
intersect at a point 𝑥 on the circumference of the circle, then 2𝑟 equals
𝑃𝑄 + 𝑅𝑆 2𝑃𝑄. 𝑅𝑆 𝑃𝑄 2 + 𝑅𝑆 2
a) √𝑃𝑄. 𝑅𝑆 b) c) d) √
2 𝑃𝑄 + 𝑅𝑆 2
304. If the vertex of a parabola is the point (−3,0) and the directrix is the line 𝑥 + 5 = 0, then its equation is
a) 𝑦 2 = 8(𝑥 + 3) b) 𝑥 2 = 8(𝑦 + 3) c) 𝑦 2 = −8(𝑥 + 3) d) 𝑦 2 = 8(𝑥 + 5)
305. The length of the latusrectum of the parabola 169{(𝑥 − 1) + (𝑦 − 3) } = (5𝑥 − 12𝑦 + 17)2 is
2 2

a) 14⁄13 b) 12⁄13 c) 28⁄13 d) None of these

306. If 𝑃 is a point on the parabola 𝑦 = 4 𝑎𝑥 such that the subtangent and subnormal at 𝑃 are equal, then the
2

coordinates of 𝑃 are
a) (𝑎, 2𝑎) or (𝑎, −2𝑎)
b) (2𝑎, 2√2 𝑎) or (2𝑎, −2√2 𝑎)
c) (4𝑎, −4𝑎) or (4𝑎, 4𝑎)
d) None of these
307. In the normal at the end of latusrectum of the ellipse 𝑥 2 + 𝑦2 = 1 with eccentricity 𝑒, passes through one
𝑎2 𝑏2
end of the minor axis, then
a) 𝑒 2 (1 + 𝑒 2 ) = 0 b) 𝑒 2 (1 + 𝑒 2 ) = 1 c) 𝑒 2 (1 + 𝑒 2 ) = −1 d) 𝑒 2 (1 + 𝑒 2 ) = 2
308. The pole of a straight line with respect to the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 𝑎2 lies on the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 9𝑎2 . If the
straight line touches the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 𝑟 2 , then
a) 9𝑎2 = 𝑟 2 b) 9𝑟 2 = 𝑎2 c) 𝑟 2 = 𝑎2 d) None of these
309. The equation of the latusrectum of the parabola 𝑥 + 4𝑥 + 2𝑦 = 0, is equal to
2

a) 2𝑦 + 3 = 0 b) 3𝑦 = 2 c) 2𝑦 = 3 d) 3𝑦 + 2 = 0
310. If the normal at any point 𝑃 on the ellipse cuts the major and minor axes in 𝐺 and g respectively and 𝐶 be
the centre of the ellipse, then
a) 𝑎2 (𝐶𝐺)2 + 𝑏 2 (𝐶g)2 = (𝑎2 − 𝑏 2 )2 b) 𝑎2 (𝐶𝐺)2 − 𝑏 2 (𝐶g)2 = (𝑎2 − 𝑏 2 )2
c) 𝑎2 (𝐶𝐺)2 − 𝑏 2 (𝐶g)2 = (𝑎2 + 𝑏 2 )2 d) None of the above
311. The value of 𝑚, for which the line 𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 + 25√3 is a normal to the conic 𝑥 2 − 𝑦2 = 1, is
3 16 9
2 d) None of these
a) ± b) ±√3 c) ± √3
√3 2
312. Equation of the latusrectum of the ellipse 9𝑥 + 4𝑦 − 18𝑥 − 8𝑦 − 23 = 0 are
2 2

a) 𝑦 = ±√5 b) 𝑦 = ±√5 c) 𝑦 = 1 ± √5 d) 𝑦 = −1 ± √5
313. The number of circles belonging to the system of circles 2(𝑥 + 𝑦 ) + 𝜆 𝑥 − (1 + 𝜆2 )𝑦 − 10 = 0 and
2 2

orthogonal to 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 4𝑥 + 6𝑦 + 3 = 0, is
a) 2 b) 1 c) 0 d) None of these
314. The length of the semi-transverse axis of the rectangular hyperbola 𝑥𝑦 = 32 is
a) 32 b) 16 c) 64 d) 8
315. If 𝑦 = 2𝑥 + 3 is a tangent to the parabola, 𝑦 2 = 24 𝑥, then its distance from the parallel normal is
a) 5√5 b) 10√5 c) 15√5 d) 3√5
316. If 𝑃(𝛼, 𝛽) is a point on the ellipse 𝑥 + 𝑦 = 1 with foci 𝑆 and 𝑆′ and eccentricity 𝑒, then area of Δ𝑆𝑃𝑆′ is
2 2

𝑎2 𝑏2
a) 𝑎𝑒√𝑎2 − 𝛼 2 b) 𝑏𝑒√𝑏 2 − 𝛼 2 c) 𝑎𝑒√𝑏 2 − 𝛼 2 d) 𝑏𝑒√𝑎2 − 𝛼 2
317. If a circle passes through the point (1, 2) and cuts the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 4 orthogonally, then the equation of
the locus of its centre is
a) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 3𝑥 − 8𝑦 + 1 = 0 b) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 2𝑥 − 6𝑦 − 7 = 0
c) 2𝑥 + 4𝑦 − 9 = 0 d) 2𝑥 + 4𝑦 − 1 = 0
318. Three sides of a triangle have the equations 𝐿𝑟 ≡ 𝑦 − 𝑚𝑟 𝑥 − 𝑐𝑟 = 0, 𝑟 = 1,2,3. If 𝜆, 𝜇, 𝑣 are non-zero real
numbers such that 𝜆 𝐿2 𝐿3 + 𝜇𝐿3 𝐿1 + 𝑣 𝐿1 𝐿2 = 0 represents the circumcircle of the triangle, then

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 a) 𝜆(𝑚2 + 𝑚3 ) + 𝜇(𝑚3 + 𝑚1 ) + 𝑣(𝑚1 + 𝑚2 ) = 0
b) 𝜆(𝑚2 𝑚3 − 1) + 𝜇(𝑚3 𝑚1 − 1) + 𝑣(𝑚1 𝑚2 − 1) = 0
c) Both (a) and (b) hold together
d) None of these
319. The distinct points 𝐴(0, 0), 𝐵(0, 1), 𝐶(1, 0) and 𝐷(2𝑎, 3𝑎) are concyclic, then
a) ‘𝑎’ can attain only rational values b) ‘𝑎’ is irrational
c) Cannot be concyclic for any ‘𝑑’ d) None of the above
320. For the given circles 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 6𝑥 − 2𝑦 + 1 = 0and𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 2𝑥 − 8𝑦 + 13 = 0, which of the following is
true?
a) One circles lies inside the other b) One circle lies completely outside the other
c) Two circles intersect in two points d) They touch each other externally
321. The eccentricity of the ellipse 9𝑥 2 + 5𝑦 2 − 18𝑥 − 20𝑦 − 16 = 0 is
1 2 3 d) 2
a) 2 b) 3 c)
2
322. The normal to the parabola 𝑦 2 = 8𝑥 at the point (2, 4)meets the parabola again at the point
a) (−18, −12) b) (−18, 12) c) (18, 12) d) (18, −12)
323. To which of the following circles, the line 𝑦 − 𝑥 + 3 = 0 is normal at the point (3 + 3 , 3 ) ?
√2 √2
2 2
3 3
a) (𝑥 − 3 − ) + (𝑦 − ) =9
√2 √2
2 2
3 3
b) (𝑥 − ) + (𝑦 − ) = 9
√2 √2
c) 𝑥 2 + (𝑦 − 3)2 = 9
d) (𝑥 − 3)2 + 𝑦 2 = 9
324. The point on the curve 3𝑥 2 − 4𝑦 2 = 72, which is nearest to the line 3𝑥 + 2𝑦 − 1 = 0, is
a) (6, 3) b) (6, −3) c) (6, 6) d) (6, 5)
325. The equation of the mirror that can reflect all incident rays from origin parallel to 𝑦-axis is
a) 𝑥 2 = 4𝑎(𝑦 + 𝑎) b) 𝑦 2 = 4𝑎(𝑥 + 𝑎) c) 𝑦 2 = −4𝑎(𝑥 − 𝑎) d) None of these
326. For the two circles 𝑥 + 𝑦 = 16 and 𝑥 + 𝑦 − 2𝑦 = 0 there is/are
2 2 2 2

a) One pair of common tangents b) Only one common tangent

c) Three common tangents d) No common tangent
327. The point on the curve 𝑦 = 𝑎𝑥 the tangent at which makes an angle of 45° with 𝑥-axis will be given by
2

a) (𝑎/2, 𝑎/4) b) (−𝑎/2, 𝑎/4) c) (𝑎/4, 𝑎/2) d) (−𝑎/4, 𝑎/2)

328. The equation of hyperbola whose foci are (2, 4) and (−2,4) and eccentricity is 4, is
3
2 (𝑦 − 4)2 1
𝑥
a) 𝑥 2 − (𝑦 − 4)2 = 5 b) − =
9 7 4
𝑥2 𝑦2 1 d) None of these
c) − =
9 7 4
329. If the line 𝑙𝑥 + 𝑚𝑦 + 𝑛 = 0 intersects the curve 𝑎𝑥 2 + 2ℎ𝑥𝑦 + 𝑏𝑦 2 = 1 at 𝑃 and 𝑄 such that the circle with
𝑃𝑄 as a diameter passes through the origin, then 𝑙 2 + 𝑚2 =
a) 𝑛2 (𝑎 + 𝑏) b) 𝑛2 (𝑎 + 𝑏)2 c) 𝑛2 (𝑎2 − 𝑏 2 ) d) 𝑛2 (𝑎2 + 𝑏 2 )
330. One of the diameter of the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 12𝑥 + 4𝑦 + 6 = 0 is given by
a) 𝑥 + 𝑦 = 0 b) 𝑥 + 3𝑦 = 0 c) 𝑥 = 𝑦 d) 3𝑥 + 2𝑦 = 0
331. The length of the latusrectum of the parabola 𝑥 2 − 4𝑥 − 8𝑦 + 12 = 0 is
a) 4 b) 6 c) 8 d) 10
332. The coordinates of a point on the parabola 𝑦 = 8 𝑥 whose focal distance is 4, are
2

a) (1/2, ±2) b) (1, ±2√2) c) (2, ±4) d) None of these

333. The eccentricity of the conic 36𝑥 2 + 144𝑦 2 − 36𝑥 − 96𝑦 − 119 = 0 is
1 1
a) √3 b) c) √3 d)
2 2 4 √3
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334. If the tangent and normal at any point 𝑃 of a parabola meet the axes in 𝑇and 𝐺 respectively, then
a) 𝑆𝑇 ≠ 𝑆𝐺 = 𝑆𝑃 b) 𝑆𝑇 − 𝑆𝐺 ≠ 𝑆𝑃 c) 𝑆𝑇 = 𝑆𝐺 = 𝑆𝑃 d) 𝑆𝑇 = 𝑆𝐺 ∙ 𝑆𝑃
335. The tangents to the hyperbola 𝑥 − 𝑦 = 3 are parallel to the straight line 2𝑥 + 𝑦 + 8 = 0 at the following
2 2

points:
a) (2, 1), (1, 2) b) (2, −1), (−2,1) c) (−2, −1), (1, 2) d) (−2, −1), (−1, −2)
336. The equation of the tangents to the ellipse 4𝑥 + 3𝑦 = 5, which are parallel to the line 𝑦 = 3𝑥 + 7 are
2 2

d) None of these
155 155 95
a) 𝑦 = 3𝑥 ± √ b) 𝑦 = 3𝑥 ± √ c) 𝑦 = 3𝑥 ± √
3 12 12
337. Tangent to the ellipse 𝑥 2 + 𝑦2 = 1 having slope − 3 meet the coordinate axes in 𝐴 and 𝐵. Find the area of
32 18 4
the ∆𝐴𝑂𝐵, where 𝑂 is the origin
a) 12 sq unit b) 8 sq unit c) 24 sq unit d) 32 sq unit
338. If the straight line 𝑙𝑥 + 𝑚𝑦 + 𝑛 = 0 touches the parabola, 𝑦 = 4𝑎𝑥, then
2

a) 𝑛𝑚 = 𝑎𝑙 2 b) 𝑛𝑙 = 𝑎𝑚2 c) 𝑛𝑙 = 𝑎𝑚 d) 𝑚𝑙 = 𝑎𝑛2
339. If 3𝑥 + 𝑦 + 𝑘 = 0 is a tangent to the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 10, the values of 𝑘 are
a) ±7 b) ±5 c) ±10 d) ±9
340. The area of the triangle formed by the lines 𝑥 + 𝑦 = 0, 𝑥 − 𝑦 = 0 and any tangent to the hyperbola 𝑥 2 −
𝑦 2 = 𝑎2 is
a) 4𝑎2 sq. units b) 3𝑎2 sq. units c) 2𝑎2 sq. units d) 𝑎2 sq. units
341. The values of 𝜆 so that the line 3𝑥 − 4𝑦 = 𝜆 touches 𝑥 + 𝑦 − 4𝑥 − 8𝑦 − 5 = 0 are
2 2

a) −35, 15 b) 3, −5 c) 35, −15 d) −3, 5

342. The common chord of 𝑥 + 𝑦 − 4𝑥 − 4𝑦 = 0 and 𝑥 + 𝑦 = 16 subtends at the origin an angle equal to
2 2 2 2
𝜋 𝜋 𝜋 𝜋
a) b) c) d)
6 4 3 2
343. The distance between the foci of an ellipse is 16 and eccentricity is 1⁄2. Length of the major axis of the
ellipse is
a) 8 b) 64 c) 16 d) 32
344. The centres of three circles 𝑥 + 𝑦 = 1, 𝑥 + 𝑦 + 6𝑥 − 2𝑦 = 1, 𝑥 + 𝑦 − 12𝑥 + 4𝑦 = 1 are
2 2 2 2 2 2

a) Collinear b) Non-collinear c) Nothing to be said d) None of these

345. If the normal at the end of latusrectum of the ellipse 𝑥 2 + 𝑦2 = 1 passes through (0, −𝑏), then 𝑒 4 +
𝑎2 𝑏2
2
𝑒 (where 𝑒 is eccentricity) equals
a) 1 −1 +1
b) √2 c) √5 d) √5
2 2
346. The equation of the pair of asymptotes of the hyperbola 𝑥𝑦 − 4𝑥 + 3𝑦 = 0 is
a) 𝑥𝑦 − 4𝑥 + 3𝑦 − 1 = 0
b) 𝑥𝑦 − 4𝑥 + 3𝑦 − 10 = 0
c) 𝑥𝑦 − 4𝑥 + 3𝑦 − 12 = 0
d) None of these
347. On the ellipse 4𝑥 2 + 9𝑦 2 = 1 the point at which the tangent are parallel to 8𝑥 = 9𝑦 are
2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 3 2 3 2
a) (5 , 5) or (− 5 , 5) b) (− 5 , 5) or (5 , − 5) c) (− , − ) d) (− 5 , − 5) or (5 , 5)
5 5
348. If roots of quadratic equation 𝑎𝑥 2 + 2𝑏𝑥 + 𝑐 = 0 are not real, then 𝑎𝑥 2 + 2𝑏𝑥𝑦 + 𝑐𝑦 2 + 𝑑𝑥 + 𝑒𝑦 + 𝑓 = 0
represents a/an
a) Ellipse b) Circle c) Parabola d) Hyperbola
349. The equation of the hyperbola whose vertices are at (5,0) and (−5, 0) and one of the directrices is 𝑥 = 25,
7
is
𝑥2 𝑦2 𝑥2 𝑦2 𝑥2 𝑦2 𝑥2 𝑦2
a) 25 − 24 = 1 b) 24 − 25 = 1 c) − =1 d) − =1
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350. The radius of the circle passing through the foci of the ellipse 𝑥 2 + 4 𝑦 2 = 1 and having its centre at (1 , 2),
4 7 2
is
b) 3 7
a) √5 c) √12 d)
2
351. The directrix of the hyperbola 𝑥 2 − 𝑦2 = 1 is
9 4
6 6 9 9
a) 𝑦 = b) 𝑥 = c) 𝑦 = d) 𝑥 =
√13 √13 √13 √13
352. If the line 𝑦 = 7𝑥 − 25 meets the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 25 in the points 𝐴, 𝐵, then the distance between 𝐴 and 𝐵
is
a) √10 b) 10 c) 5√2 d) 5
353. Sides of an equilateral △ 𝐴𝐵𝐶 touch the parabola 𝑦 2 = 4𝑥, then the points 𝐴, 𝐵 and 𝐶 lie on
a) 𝑦 2 = (𝑥 + 𝑎)2 + 4𝑎𝑥 b) 𝑦 2 = 3(𝑥 + 𝑎)2 + 𝑎𝑥
c) 𝑦 2 = 3(𝑥 + 𝑎)2 + 4𝑎𝑥 d) 𝑦 2 = (𝑥 + 𝑎)2 + 𝑎𝑥
354. A tangent to the ellipse 𝑥 + 4𝑦 = 4 meets the ellipse 𝑥 2 + 2𝑦 2 = 6 at 𝑃 and 𝑄. The angle between the
2 2

tangent at 𝑃 and 𝑄 of the ellipse 𝑥 2 + 2𝑦 2 = 6 is

𝜋 𝜋 𝜋 𝜋
a) b) c) d)
2 3 4 6
355. The equation of the tangents to the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 4, which are parallel to 𝑥 + 2𝑦 + 3 = 0, are
a) 𝑥 − 2𝑦 = 2 b) 𝑥 + 2𝑦 = ±2√3 c) 𝑥 + 2𝑦 = ±2√5 d) 𝑥 − 2𝑦 = ±2√5
356. Tangents are drawn at the ends of any focal chord of the parabola 𝑦 = 16𝑥. Then which of the following
2

statements about the point of intersection of tangents is true

a) Its abscissae is independent of the extremities of the focal chord
b) Its ordinate is independent of the extremities of the focal chord
c) It is at a distance of 8 units from the vertex of the parabola
d) It is at a distance of 16 units from the focus of the parabola
357. The locus of points whose polars with respect to the ellipse 𝑥 2 + 𝑦2 = 1 are at a distance 𝑑 from the centre
𝑎2 𝑏2
of the ellipse, is
𝑥2 𝑦2 1 𝑥2 𝑦2 1 𝑥2 𝑦2 1 d) None of these
a) + = b) + = c) + 2= 4
𝑎 2 𝑏 2 𝑑 2 𝑎 4 𝑏 4 𝑑 2 𝑎 2 𝑏 𝑑
358. If 𝑥 = 𝑚𝑦 + 𝑐 is a normal to the parabola 𝑥 2 = 4 𝑎𝑦, then the value of 𝑐 is
2𝑎 𝑎 2𝑎 𝑎
a) −2 𝑎𝑚 − 𝑎𝑚3 b) 2 𝑎𝑚 + 𝑎𝑚3 c) − − 2 d) + 3
𝑚 𝑚 𝑚 𝑚
359. If the line 𝑦 = 2𝑥 + 𝜆 be a tangent to the hyperbola 36𝑥 2 − 25𝑦 2 = 3600, then 𝜆 is equal to
a) 16 b) −16 c) ±16 d) None of these
360. The number of common tangents to the circles 𝑥 + 𝑦 − 𝑥 = 0, 𝑥 + 𝑦 + 𝑥 = 0 is
2 2 2 2

a) 2 b) 1 c) 4 d) 3
361. Equation of the circle through the origin and making intercepts of 3 and 4 on the positive sides of the axes
is
a) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 3 𝑥 + 4 𝑦 = 0
b) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 3 𝑥 − 4 𝑦 = 0
c) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 3 𝑥 − 4 𝑦 = 0
d) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 3 𝑥 + 4 𝑦 = 0
362. The straight line 𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 + 𝑐 cuts the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 𝑎2 in real points if
a) √𝑎2 (1 + 𝑚2 ) < 𝑐 b) √𝑎2 (1 − 𝑚2 ) < 𝑐 c) √𝑎2 (1 + 𝑚2 ) > 𝑐 d) √𝑎2 (1 − 𝑚2 ) > 𝑐
363. If the chords of contact of tangents from two points (𝑥1 , 𝑦1 ) amd (𝑥2 , 𝑦2 ) to the hyperbola 4𝑥 2 − 9𝑦 2 −
𝑥 𝑥
36 = 0 are at right angles, then 𝑦1𝑦2 is equal to
1 2
9 9 81 81
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364. The condition for the coaxial system 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 2𝜆𝑥 + 𝑐 = 0, where 𝜆 is a parameter and 𝑐 is a constant to
have distinct limiting points, is
a) 𝑐 = 0 b) 𝑐 < 0 c) 𝑐 = −1 d) 𝑐 > 0
365. On the ellipse 2𝑥 + 3𝑦 = 1 the points at which the tangent is parallel to 4𝑥 = 3𝑦 + 4, are
2 2
2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1
a) ( , ) or (− 11 , − 11) b) (− , ) or ( 11 , − 11)
√11 √11 √ √ √11 √11 √ √
2 1 3 2 3 2
c) (− , − ) d) (− 5 , − 5) or (5 , 5)
5 5
366. The locus of the middle points of the chords of the parabola 𝑦 2 = 4𝑎𝑥, which passes through the origin is
a) 𝑦 2 = 𝑎𝑥 b) 𝑦 2 = 2𝑎𝑥 c) 𝑦 2 = 4𝑎𝑥 d) 𝑥 2 = 4𝑎𝑦
367. The eccentricity of an ellipse 𝑥 + 𝑦 = 1 whose latusrectum is half of its major axis is
2 2

𝑎2 𝑏2

1 d) None of these
2
a) b) √ c) √3
√2 3 2
368. On the parabola 𝑦 = 𝑥 2 , the point at least distance from the straight line 𝑦 = 2𝑥 − 4 is
a) (1, 1) b) (1, 0) c) (1, −1) d) (0, 0)
369. For the curve 7𝑥 − 2𝑦 + 12𝑥𝑦 − 2𝑥 + 14𝑦 − 22 = 0 which of the following is true?
2 2

a) It is an hyperbola with eccentricity √3

b) It is an hyperbola with directrix 2𝑥 + 𝑦 − 1 = 0
c) It is an hyperbola with focus (1,2)
d) All of the above
370. If 𝑒 is the eccentricity of the ellipse 𝑥 2 + 𝑦2 = 1 and 𝑒 is the eccentricity of the hyperbola passing through
1 16 25 2
the foci of the ellipse and 𝑒1 𝑒2 = 1, then equation of the hyperbola is
𝑥2 𝑦2 𝑥2 𝑦2 𝑥2 𝑦2 d) None of these
a) − =1 b) − = −1 c) − =1
9 16 16 9 9 25
371. The tangent to the parabola 𝑦 2 = 16𝑥, which is perpendicular to a line 𝑦 − 3𝑥 − 1 = 0, is
a) 3𝑦 + 𝑥 + 36 = 0 b) 3𝑦 − 𝑥 − 36 = 0 c) 𝑥 + 𝑦 − 36 = 0 d) 𝑥 − 𝑦 + 36 = 0
372. The locus of appoint which moves so that the ratio of the length of the tangents to the circles 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 +
4𝑥 + 3 = 0 and 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 6𝑥 + 5 = 0 is 2: 3, is
a) 5𝑥 2 + 5𝑦 2 − 60𝑥 + 7 = 0 b) 5𝑥 2 + 5𝑦 2 + 60𝑥 − 7 = 0
c) 5𝑥 2 + 5𝑦 2 − 60𝑥 − 7 = 0 d) 5𝑥 2 + 5𝑦 2 + 60𝑥 + 7 = 0
373. The equation of normal of 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 2𝑥 + 4𝑦 − 5 = 0 at (2, 1) is
a) 𝑦 = 3𝑥 − 5 b) 2𝑦 = 3𝑥 − 4 c) 𝑦 = 3𝑥 + 4 d) 𝑦 = 𝑥 + 1
374. If the abscissa and ordinates of two points 𝑃 and 𝑄 are roots of the equations 𝑥 + 2𝑎𝑥 − 𝑏 2 = 0 and 𝑦 2 +
2

2𝑝𝑦 − 𝑞 2 = 0 respectivaly, then the equation of the circle with 𝑃𝑄 as diameter, is

a) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 2𝑎𝑥 + 2𝑝𝑦 − 𝑏 2 − 𝑞 2 = 0
b) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 2𝑎𝑥 + 2𝑝𝑦 + 𝑏 2 + 𝑞 2 = 0
c) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 2𝑎𝑥 − 2𝑝𝑦 − 𝑏 2 − 𝑞 2 = 0
d) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 2𝑎𝑥 + 2𝑝𝑦 + 𝑏 2 + 𝑞 2 = 0
375. The angle between the pair of tangents drawn from the point (1,1/2) to the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 4𝑥 + 2𝑦 −
4 = 0, is
4 4 3 d) None of these
a) cos−1 b) sin−1 c) sin−1
5 5 5
376. Suppose 𝑆 and 𝑆′ are foci of the ellipse 𝑥 2 + 𝑦2 = 1. If 𝑃 is a variable point on the ellipse and if ∆ is area of
25 16
the triangles 𝑃𝑆𝑆′, then the maximum value ∆ is
a) 8 b) 12 c) 16 d) 20
377. The length of the latusrectum of the ellipse 3 𝑥 + 𝑦 = 12 is
2 2

a) 4 b) 3 c) 8 d) 4/√3
378. Centre of circle whose normal’s are 𝑥 − 2𝑥𝑦 − 3𝑥 + 6𝑦 = 0, is
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 3 3 3 d) None of these
a) (3, ) b) (3, − ) c) ( , 3)
2 2 2
379. The focus of the parabola 𝑦 = 2𝑥 2 + 𝑥 is
1 1 1 1 1
a) (0,0) b) ( , ) c) (− , 0) d) (− , )
2 4 4 4 8
380. The centre of the circle, which cuts orthogonally each of the three circles 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 2𝑥 + 17𝑦 + 4 = 0 and
𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 7𝑥 + 6𝑦 + 11 = 0¸𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 𝑥 + 22𝑦 + 3 = 0, is
a) (3, 2) b) (1, 2) c) (2, 3) d) (0, 2)
381. If 𝐼 denotes the semi-latusrectum of the parabola 𝑦 = 4𝑎𝑥 and 𝑆𝑃 and 𝑆𝒬 denote the segments of any
2

focal chord 𝑃𝒬, 𝑆 being the focus, then 𝑆𝑃, 𝑙 and 𝑆𝒬 are in the relation
a) AP b) GP c) HP d) 𝑙 2 = 𝑆𝑃2 + 𝑆𝒬 2
382. The number of the tangents that can be drawn from (1,2) to 𝑥 + 𝑦 = 5, is
2 2

a) 1 b) 2 c) 3 d) 0
383. The difference in focal distance of any point on the hyperbola − = 1 is
𝑥 2 𝑦 2

16 9
a) 8 b) 9 c) 0 d) 6
384. The equation of the circle of radius 3 that lies in the fourth quadrant and touching the lines 𝑥 = 0 and 𝑦 =
0 is
a) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 6𝑥 + 6𝑦 + 9 = 0 b) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 6𝑥 − 6𝑦 + 9 = 0
c) 𝑥 + 𝑦 + 6𝑥 − 6𝑦 + 9 = 0
2 2 d) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 6𝑥 + 6𝑦 + 9 = 0
385. If 𝑡 is the parameter for one end of a focal chord of the parabola 𝑦 2 = 4 𝑎𝑥, then its length is
1 2 1 2 1 1
a) 𝑎 (𝑡 + ) b) 𝑏 (𝑡 − ) c) 𝑎 (𝑡 + ) d) 𝑎 (𝑡 − )
𝑡 𝑡 𝑡 𝑡
386. The number of points with integral coordinates (2𝑎, 𝑎 − 1) that fall in the interior of the larger segment of
the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 25 cut off by the parabola 𝑥 2 + 4𝑦 = 0, is
a) 1 b) 2 c) 3 d) None of these
387. The radius of the larger circle lying in the first quadrant and touching the line 4𝑥 + 3𝑦 − 12 = 0 and the
coordinate axes, is
a) 5 b) 6 c) 7 d) 8
388. The equation of a directrix of the ellipse + = 1 is
𝑥 2 𝑦 2

16 25
a) 3𝑦 = ±5 b) 𝑦 = ±5 c) 3𝑦 = ±25 d) 𝑦 = ±3
389. If a circle passes through the point (𝑎, 𝑏) and cuts the circle 𝑥 + 𝑦 = 𝑝 orthogonally, then the equation
2 2 2

of the locus of its centre is

a) 2 𝑎𝑥 + 2 𝑏𝑦 − (𝑎2 + 𝑏 2 + 𝑝2 ) = 0
b) 2 𝑎𝑥 + 2 𝑏𝑦 − (𝑎2 − 𝑏 2 + 𝑝2 ) = 0
c) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 3 𝑎𝑥 − 4 𝑏𝑦 + (𝑎2 + 𝑏 2 − 𝑝2 ) = 0
d) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 2 𝑎𝑥 − 3 𝑏𝑦 + (𝑎2 − 𝑏 2 − 𝑝2 ) = 0
390. The parametric representation of a point of the ellipse whose foci are (3, 0) and (−1,0) and eccentricity
2/3 is
a) (1 + 3 cos θ, √3 sin θ) b) (1 + 3 cosθ, 5 sin θ)
c) (1 + 3 cos θ, 1 + √5 sin θ) d) (1 + 3 cos θ, √5 sin θ)
391. Which of the following equations gives circle?
a) 𝑟 = 2 sin θ b) 𝑟 2 cos 2θ = 1
c) 𝑟(4 cos θ + 5 sin θ) = 3 d) 5 = 𝑟(1 + √2 cos θ)
392. The equation of the chord of the circle 𝑥 + 𝑦 = 81, which is bisected at the point (−2, 3), is
2 2

a) 3𝑥 − 𝑦 = 13 b) 3𝑥 − 4𝑦 = 13 c) 2𝑥 − 3𝑦 = 13 d) 2𝑥 − 3𝑦 = −13
393. The circles 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 𝑥 + 𝑦 = 0 and 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 𝑥 − 𝑦 intersect at an angle of
𝜋 𝜋 𝜋 𝜋
a) b) c) d)
6 4 3 2
394. If 𝑥 + 𝑦 = √2 touches the ellipse 𝑥 2 + 𝑦2 = 1 then the eccentric angle of the point of contact is equal to
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 a) 0° b) 90° c) 45° d) 60°
395. Area of the circle in which a chord of length √2 makes an angle 𝜋/2 at the centre is
a) 𝜋/2 b) 2 𝜋 c) 𝜋 d) 𝜋/4
396. If the chord of contact of tangents from a point 𝑃 to the parabola 𝑦 = 4𝑎𝑥 touches the parabola 𝑥 2 = 4𝑏𝑦,
2

then the locus of 𝑃 is a/an

a) Circle b) Parabola c) Ellipse d) Hyperbola
397. If 2𝑥 + 𝑦 + 𝑘 = 0 is a normal to the parabola 𝑦 = −8𝑥, then the values of 𝑘 is
2

a) −16 b) −8 c) −24 d) 24
398. The equation of circle touches the line 𝑥 = 𝑦 at origin and passes through the point (2, 1) is𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 𝑝𝑥 +
𝑞𝑦 = 0. Then 𝑝, 𝑞 are
a) −5, −5 b) −5, 5 c) 5, −5 d) None of these
399. If the line 𝑥 + 𝑦 − 1 = 0, is a tangent to the parabola 𝑦 − 𝑦 + 𝑥 = 0, then the point of contact is
2

a) (0, 1) b) (1, 0) c) (0, −1) d) (−1, 0)

400. A variable chord is drawn through the origin to the circle𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 2𝑎𝑥 = 0. The locus of the centre of the
circle drawn on this chord as diameter is
a) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 𝑎𝑥 = 0 b) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 𝑎𝑥 = 0 c) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 𝑎𝑦 = 0 d) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 𝑎𝑦 = 0
401. The centre of the ellipse (𝑥+𝑦−2) + (𝑥−𝑦) = 1 is
2 2

9 16
a) (0,0) b) (1,1) c) (1,0) d) (0,1)
402. The equation of the directrix of (𝑥 − 1) = 2(𝑦 − 2) is
2

a) 2𝑦 + 3 = 0 b) 2𝑥 + 1 = 0 c) 2𝑥 − 1 = 0 d) 2𝑦 − 3 = 0
403. The point of contact of the line 𝑥 − 2𝑦 − 1 = 0 with the parabola 𝑦 2 = 2(𝑥 − 3), is
a) (5,2) b) (5, −2) c) (2,5) d) (5,3)
404. The equation of the hyperbola whose directrix 𝑥 + 2 𝑦 = 1, focus (2,1) and eccentricity 2 is
a) 𝑥 2 + 16 𝑥𝑦 − 11 𝑦 2 − 12 𝑥 + 6 𝑦 + 21 = 0
b) 𝑥 2 − 16 𝑥𝑦 − 11 𝑦 2 − 12 𝑥 + 6 𝑦 + 21 = 0
c) 𝑥 2 − 4 𝑥𝑦 − 𝑦 2 − 12 𝑥 + 6 𝑦 + 21 = 0
d) None of these
405. Locus of mid point of any focal chord of 𝑦 2 = 4𝑎𝑥 is
a) 𝑦 2 = 𝑎(𝑥 − 2𝑎) b) 𝑦 2 = 2𝑎(𝑥 − 2𝑎) c) 𝑦 2 = 2𝑎(𝑥 − 𝑎) d) None of these
406. The angle between the pair of tangents drawn from the point (1, 2) to the ellipse 3𝑥 2 + 2𝑦 2 = 5, is
a) tan−1 (12⁄5) b) tan−1 (6⁄√5) c) tan−1 (12⁄√5) d) tan−1 (6⁄5)
407. If the foci of an ellipse are (±√5, 0) and its eccentricity is √5/3, then the equation of the ellipse is
a) 9𝑥 2 + 4𝑦 2 = 36 b) 4𝑥 2 + 9𝑦 2 = 36 c) 36𝑥 2 + 9𝑦 2 = 4 d) 9𝑥 2 + 36𝑦 2 = 4
408. The locus of the mid-points of chords of the ellipse 𝑥2 𝑦2
+ 𝑏2 = 1 that touch the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 𝑏 2 , is
𝑎2
2
𝑥2 𝑦2 𝑥2 𝑦2
a) ( + ) = +
𝑎2 𝑏 2 𝑎4 𝑏 4
2
𝑥2 𝑦2 𝑥2 𝑦2
b) ( + ) = 𝑏 2
( + )
𝑎2 𝑏 2 𝑎4 𝑏 4
2
𝑥2 𝑦2 𝑥2 𝑦2
c) ( 2 + 2 ) = 𝑎2 ( 4 + 4 )
𝑎 𝑏 𝑎 𝑏
d) None of these
409. The equations of the normal at the ends of the latus rectum of the parabola 𝑦 2 = 4𝑎𝑥 are given by
a) 𝑥 2 − 𝑦 2 − 6 𝑎𝑥 + 9 𝑎2 = 0
b) 𝑥 2 − 𝑦 2 − 6 𝑎𝑥 − 6 𝑎𝑦 − 6 𝑎𝑦 + 9 𝑎2 = 0
c) 𝑥 2 − 𝑦 2 − 6 𝑎𝑦 + 9 𝑎2 = 0
d) None of these
410. The value of 𝑘, if (1, 2), (𝑘, −1) are conjugate points with respect to the ellipse 2𝑥 2 + 3𝑦 2 = 6, is
a) 2 b) 4 c) 6 d) 8
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411. The angle between the asymptotes of 𝑥 2 − 𝑦2 = 1 is equal to
𝑎2 𝑏2
𝑏 𝑎 𝑎 𝑏
a) 2 tan−1 ( ) b) tan−1 ( ) c) 2 tan−1 ( ) d) tan−1 ( )
𝑎 𝑏 𝑏 𝑎
412. The eccentricity of the conic (𝑥+2) 2
+ (𝑦 − 1)2 = 14 is
7

7 6 6
a) √ b) √ c) √3 d) √
8 17 2 7
413. The circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 4 cuts the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 2 𝑥 + 3 𝑦 − 5 = 0 in 𝐴 and 𝐵. Then the equation of the
circle on 𝐴𝐵 as diameter is
a) 13(𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 ) − 4 𝑥 − 6 𝑦 − 50 = 0
b) 9(𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 ) + 8 𝑥 − 4 𝑦 + 25 = 0
c) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 5 𝑥 + 2 𝑦 + 72 = 0
d) None of these
414. If θis the angle between the tangents from (−1, 0) to the circle
𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 5𝑥 + 4𝑦 − 2 = 0, then θ is equal to
7 7 7 7
a) 2 tan−1 ( ) b) tan−1 ( ) c) 2 cot −1 ( ) d) cot −1 ( )
4 4 4 4
415. The equation to the circle having 𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 as a diameter where 𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 is a chord of the circle, through the
origin, of radius a and having the x-axis as diameter is
a) (1 + 𝑚2 )(𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 ) − 2𝑎(𝑥 + 𝑚𝑦) = 0
b) (1 − 𝑚2 )(𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 ) − 2𝑎(𝑥 + 𝑚𝑦) = 0
c) (1 + 𝑚2 )(𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 ) + 2𝑎(𝑥 + 𝑚𝑦) = 0
d) None of these
416. A triangle 𝐴𝐵𝐶 of area ∆ is inscribed in the parabola 𝑦 2 = 4𝑎𝑥 such that A is the vertex and 𝐵𝐶 is a focal
chord of the parabola. The difference of the ordinates of 𝐵 and 𝐶 is
2∆ ∆ 2 𝑎3 2 ∆2
a) b) c) d)
𝑎 𝑎 ∆ 𝑎3
417. Let 𝑆, 𝑆′ be the foci and 𝐵𝐵′ be the minor axis of the ellipse 𝑥 2 + 𝑦2 = 1. If ∠𝐵𝑆𝑆 ′ = 𝜃, then the eccentricity
𝑎2 𝑏2
𝑒 of the ellipse is equal to
a) sin 𝜃 b) cos 𝜃 c) tan 𝜃 d) cot 𝜃
418. An isosceles right angles triangle is inscribed in the circle𝑥 + 𝑦 = 𝑟 . If the coordinates of an end of the
2 2 2

hypotenuse are (𝑎, 𝑏), the coordinates of the vertex are

a) (−𝑎, −𝑏) b) (𝑏, −𝑎) c) (𝑏, 𝑎) d) (−𝑏, −𝑎)
419. If (−3, 2) lies on the circle 𝑥 + 𝑦 + 2𝑔𝑥 + 2𝑓𝑦 + 𝑐 = 0 which is concentric with the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 +
2 2

6𝑥 + 8𝑦 − 5 = 0, then 𝑐 is equal to
a) 11 b) −11 c) 24 d) 100
420. Let 𝑆 and 𝑆′ be two foci of the ellipse + = 1. If the circle described on 𝑆𝑆′ as diameter touches the
𝑥 2 𝑦 2

𝑎2 𝑏2
ellipse in real points, then the eccentricity of the ellipse is
2 1 1
a) b) √3 c) d)
√3 2 √2 √3
421. The distance between the chords of contact of the tangent to the circle 𝑥 + 𝑦 + 2𝑔𝑥 + 2𝑓𝑦 + 𝑐 = 0 from
2 2

the origin and the point (𝑔, 𝑓), is

1 𝑔2 + 𝑓 2 + 𝑐 𝑔2 + 𝑓 2 − 𝑐
a) 𝑔2 + 𝑓 2 b) (𝑔2 + 𝑓 2 + 𝑐) c) d)
2 2√𝑔2 + 𝑓 2 2√𝑔2 + 𝑓 2
422. If 𝑃(−1, −3) is a centre of similitude for the circles 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 1 and 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 2𝑥 − 6𝑦 + 6 = 0, then the
length of the common tangent through 𝑃 to the circles is
a) 2 b) 3 c) 4 d) 5
423. The equation 𝑥 + 𝑦 − 2𝑥 − 2 𝜆 𝑦 − 8 = 0 represents a system of circles, 𝜆 being a parameter, passing
2 2

through two fixed points 𝑃 and 𝑄. The circle on 𝑃𝑄 as a diameter, is

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 a) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 2𝑦 = 0
b) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 2𝑥 − 8 = 0
c) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 2𝑦 = 8
d) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 2𝑥 − 2𝑦 = 8
424. The radius of the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 4𝑥 + 6𝑦 + 13 = 0 is
a) √26 b) √13 c) √23 d) 0
425. If the vertex of a parabola is (0,2) and the extremities of latusrectum are (−6,4) and (6,4), then, its
equation is
a) 𝑥 2 − 4𝑦 + 8 = 0 b) 𝑥 2 + 4𝑦 − 8 = 0 c) 𝑥 2 − 8𝑦 + 16 = 0 d) 𝑥 2 + 8𝑦 − 16 = 0
426. One of the diameters of the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 12 𝑥 + 4𝑦 + 6 = 0 is given by
a) 𝑥 + 𝑦 = 0 b) 𝑥 + 3 𝑦 = 0 c) 𝑥 = 𝑦 d) 3 𝑥 + 2 𝑦 = 0
427. The equation of the director circle of the hyperbola 9𝑥 − 16𝑦 = 144 is
2 2

a) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 7 b) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 9 c) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 16 d) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 25
428. A line is drawn through a fixed point 𝑃(𝛼, 𝛽) to cut the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 𝑟 2 at 𝐴 and 𝐵. Then, 𝑃𝐴 ∙ 𝑃𝐵 is
equal to
a) (𝛼 + 𝛽)2 − 𝑟 2 b) 𝛼 2 + 𝛽 2 − 𝑟 2 c) (𝛼 − 𝛽)2 + 𝑟 2 d) None of these
429. If (𝛼, 𝛽) is a point on the chord 𝑃𝑄 of the circle 𝑥 + 𝑦 = 25, where the coordinates of 𝑃 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑄 are (3, −4)
2 2

and (4,3) respectively, then

a) 3 ≤ 𝛼 ≤ 4 and − 4 ≤ 𝛽 ≤ 3
b) −4 ≤ 𝛼 ≤ 3 and 3 ≤ β ≤ 4
c) 𝛼 = 3 and − 4 ≤ β ≤ 4
d) None of these
430. The parabola 𝑦 2 = 8𝑥 and the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 2
a) Have only two common tangents which are mutually perpendicular
b) Have only two common tangents which are parallel to each other
c) Have infinitely many common tangents
d) Does not have any common tangent
431. A parabola is drawn with focus at (3, 4) and vertex at the focus of the parabola 𝑦 2 − 12𝑥 − 4𝑦 + 4 = 0. The
equation of the parabola is
a) 𝑥 2 − 6𝑥 − 8𝑦 + 25 = 0 b) 𝑦 2 − 8𝑥 − 6𝑦 + 25 = 0
c) 𝑥 2 − 6𝑥 + 8𝑦 − 25 = 0 d) 𝑥 2 + 6𝑥 − 8𝑦 − 25 = 0
432. The foci of the ellipse, 25(𝑥 + 1)2 + 9(𝑦 + 2)2 = 225 are at,
a) (−1,2) and (−1, −6)
b) (−2,1) and (−2,6)
c) (−1, −2) and (−2, −1)
d) (−1, −2) and (−1, −6)
433. Radius of circle in which a chord length √2 makes an angle 𝜋 at the centre, is
2
a) 1 d) None of these
b) √3 c) √3
2
434. If the focus and vertex of a parabola are the points (0,2) and (0,4) respectively, then its equation is
a) 𝑦 2 = 8 𝑥 + 32 b) 𝑦 2 = −88 𝑥 + 32 c) 𝑥 2 + 8 𝑦 = 32 d) 𝑥 2 − 8 𝑦 = 32
435. The foci of an ellipse are (0, ±6) and the equations of the directrices are 𝑦 = ±9. The equation of the
ellipse is
a) 5𝑥 2 + 9𝑦 2 = 4 b) 2𝑥 2 − 6𝑦 2 = 28 c) 6𝑥 2 + 3𝑦 2 = 45 d) 9𝑥 2 + 5𝑦 2 = 180
436. The point of intersection of tangents at the ends of the latusrectum of the parabola 𝑦 2 = 4𝑥, is equal to
a) (1,0) b) (−1,0) c) (0, 1) d) (0, −1)
437. If a variable circle 𝑥 + 𝑦 − 2𝑎𝑥 + 4𝑎𝑦 = 0 intersects the hyperbola 𝑥𝑦 = 4 at the points (𝑥𝑖 , 𝑦𝑖 ) =
2 2
𝑥1 +𝑥2 +𝑥3 +𝑥4 𝑦1 +𝑦2 +𝑦3 +𝑦4
1, 2, 3, 4, then locus of the point ( 4
, 4
) is
a) 𝑦 + 2𝑥 = 0 b) 𝑦 − 2𝑥 + 5 = 0 c) 𝑦 − 2𝑥 = 0 d) 𝑦 + 4𝑥 − 7 = 0

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438. The equation 13[(𝑥 − 1)2 + (𝑦 − 2)2 ] = 3(2𝑥 + 3𝑦 − 2)2 represents
a) Parabola b) Ellipse c) Hyperbola d) None of these
439. The equation of the circle of radius 5 in the first quadrant which touches 𝑥-axis and the line 4𝑦 = 3𝑥 is
a) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 24𝑥 − 𝑦 − 25 = 0 b) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 30𝑥 − 10𝑦 + 225 = 0
c) 𝑥 + 𝑦 − 16𝑥 − 18𝑦 + 64 = 0
2 2 d) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 20𝑥 − 12𝑦 + 144 = 0
440. 𝐴𝐵, 𝐴𝐶 are tangents to a parabola 𝑦 2 = 4𝑎𝑥; 𝑝1 , 𝑝2 , 𝑝3 are the lengths of the perpendiculars from 𝐴, 𝐵, 𝐶 on
any tangent to the curve, then 𝑝2 , 𝑝1 , 𝑝3 are in
a) AP b) GP c) HP d) None of these
441. A circle cuts rectangular hyperbola 𝑥𝑦 = 1 in the points (𝑥𝑟 , 𝑦𝑟 ), 𝑟 = 1,2, 3, 4, then
a) 𝑦1 𝑦2 𝑦3 𝑦4 = 1 b) 𝑥1 𝑥2 𝑥3 𝑥4 = 1
c) 𝑥1 𝑥2 𝑥3 𝑥4 = 𝑦1 𝑦2 𝑦3 𝑦4 = −1 d) 𝑦1 𝑦2 𝑦3 𝑦4 = 0
442. If the line 𝑦 = 3 𝑥 + 𝜆 touches the hyperbola 9 𝑥 − 5 𝑦 2 = 45, then the value of 𝜆 is
2

a) 36 b) 45 c) 6 d) 15
443. The equation of the circle touching 𝑥 = 0, 𝑦 = 0 and 𝑥 = 4 is
a) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 4𝑥 − 4𝑦 + 16 = 0 b) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 8𝑥 − 8𝑦 + 16 = 0
c) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 4𝑥 + 4𝑦 − 4 = 0 d) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 4𝑥 − 4𝑦 + 4 = 0
444. 𝐴, 𝐵, 𝐶 and 𝐷 are the points of intersection with the coordinate axes of the lines 𝑎𝑥 + 𝑏𝑦 = 𝑎𝑏 and 𝑏𝑥 +
𝑎𝑦 = 𝑎𝑏, then
a) 𝐴, 𝐵, 𝐶, 𝐷 are concylic b) 𝐴, 𝐵, 𝐶, 𝐷 form a parallelogram
c) 𝐴, 𝐵, 𝐶, 𝐷 from a rhombus d) None of the above
445. The condition for a line 𝑦 = 2𝑥 + 𝑐 to touch the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 16 is
a) 𝑐 = 10 b) 𝑐 2 = 80 c) 𝑐 = 12 d) 𝑐 2 = 64
446. If (√3)𝑏𝑥 + 𝑎𝑦 = 2𝑎𝑏 touches the ellipse 𝑥 + 𝑦 = 1, then eccentric angle ϕ is
2 2

𝑎2 𝑏2
𝜋 𝜋 𝜋 𝜋
a) b) c) d)
6 4 3 2
447. The equation of the ellipse whose foci are at (±2, 0) and eccentricity is 1 , is 𝑥 2 +𝑦2 =1. Then,
2 𝑎2 𝑏2
a) 𝑎2 = 16, 𝑏 2 = 12 b) 𝑎2 = 12, 𝑏 2 = 16 c) 𝑎2 = 16, 𝑏 2 = 4 d) 𝑎2 = 4, 𝑏 2 = 16
448. In the standard form of an ellipse sum of the focal distances of a point is
a) 1 b) −2𝑎 c) 2𝑎 d) None of these
449. The number of common tangents to the circles 𝑥 + 𝑦 − 𝑦 = 0 and 𝑥 + 𝑦 + 𝑦 = 0 is
2 2 2 2

a) 2 b) 3 c) 0 d) 1
450. If asymptotes of a hyperbola are at 90°, then
a) Eccentricity is √2
b) Eccentricity is 2
c) Eccentricity depends on equation of asymptotes
d) None of the above
451. The centre of a circle is (2, −3) and the circumference is10𝜋. Then, the equation of the circle is
a) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 4𝑥 + 6𝑦 + 12 = 0 b) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 4𝑥 + 6𝑦 + 12 = 0
c) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 4𝑥 + 6𝑦 − 12 = 0 d) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 4𝑥 − 6𝑦 − 12 = 0
452. The equation of the pair of straight lines parallel to 𝑥-axis and touching the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 6𝑥 − 4𝑦 −
12 = 0, is
a) 𝑦 2 − 4𝑦 − 21 = 0 b) 𝑦 2 + 4𝑦 − 21 = 0 c) 𝑦 2 − 4𝑦 + 21 = 0 d) 𝑦 2 + 4𝑦 + 21 = 0
453. The equation 𝑦 2 − 8𝑦 – 𝑥 + 19 = 0 represents
1
a parabola whose focus is (4 , 0) and directrix is a parabola whose vertex is (3, 4) and directrix is
a) −1
b) 11
𝑥= 𝑥= 4
4
is (0, d) a curve which is not a parabola
13
a parabola whose focus is ( , 4) and vertex
c) 44
0)
454. Centre of circle whose normals are 𝑥 2 − 2𝑥𝑦 + 3𝑥 + 6𝑦 = 0, is

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 3 3 3 d) None of these
a) (3, ) b) (3, − ) c) ( , 3)
2 2 2
455. If the normal at (1,2) on the parabola 𝑦 2 = 4 𝑥 meets the parabola again at the point (𝑡 2 , 2𝑡), then the
value of 𝑡 is
a) 1 b) 3 c) −3 d) 1
456. The locus of the point of intersection of the straight lines 𝑥 + 𝑦 = 𝜆 and 𝑥 − 𝑦 = 1 (𝜆 is a variable) is
𝑎 𝑏 𝑎 𝑏 𝜆
a) A circle b) A parabola c) An ellipse d) A hyperbola
457. The equation of the hyperbola whose foci are (6, 5), (−4, 5) and eccentricity 5/4, is
(𝑥 − 1)2 (𝑦 − 5)2
a) − =1
16 9
𝑥2 𝑦2
b) − =1
16 9
(𝑥 − 1)2 (𝑦 − 5)2
c) − = −1
16 9
d) None of these
458. The directrix of the parabola 𝑥 2 − 4𝑥 − 8𝑦 + 12 = 0 is
a) 𝑦 = 0 b) 𝑥 = 1 c) 𝑦 = −1 d) 𝑥 = −1
459. The locus of the vertices of the family of parabolas 𝑦 = 𝑎 3𝑥2
+
𝑎 2𝑥
− 2𝑎 is
3 2
3 35 64 105
a) 𝑥𝑦 = b) 𝑥𝑦 = c) 𝑥𝑦 = d) 𝑥𝑦 =
4 16 105 64
460. The limiting points of coaxial-system determined by the circles 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 5𝑥 + 𝑦 + 4 = 0 and 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 +
10𝑥 − 4𝑦 − 1 = 0 are
a) (0, 3) and (2, 1) b) (0, −3) and (−2, −1)
c) (0, 3) and (1, 2) d) (0, −3) and (2, 1)
461. If the tangent at any point 𝑃 on the ellipse + = 1 meets the tangents at the ends 𝐵 and 𝐵′ of minor
𝑥 2 𝑦 2

𝑎2 𝑏2
axis at 𝐿 and 𝐿′ respectively, then 𝐵𝐿 ∙ 𝐵′ 𝐿′ =
a) 𝑎2 b) 𝑏 2 c) 𝑎2 + 𝑏 2 d) 𝑎2 − 𝑏 2
462. The equation of the ellipse (referred to its axes as the axes of 𝑥 and 𝑦 respectively) which passes through
2
the point (−3,1) and has eccentricity √ , is
5
a) 3 𝑥 2 + 6 𝑦 2 = 33 b) 5 𝑥 2 + 3 𝑦 = 48
2 c) 3 𝑥 2 + 5 𝑦 2 = 32 d) None of these
463. The locus of the point which moves such that the ratio of its distance from two fixed point in the plane is
always a constant 𝑘(< 1) is
a) hyperbola b) ellipse c) straight line d) circle
464. The equation 𝑥 2
+
𝑦 2
= 1 represents
12−𝑘 8−𝑘
a) A hyperbola if 𝑘 < 8
b) An ellipse if 𝑘 > 8
c) A hyperbola if 8 < 𝑘 < 12
d) None of these
465. The straight lines joining the origin to the points of intersection of the line 4𝑥 + 3𝑦 = 24 with the curve
(𝑥 − 3)2 + (𝑦 − 4)2 = 25
a) Are coincident
b) Are perpendicular
c) Make equal angles with 𝑥-axis
d) None of these
466. The value of 𝑘 so that 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 𝑘𝑥 + 4𝑦 + 2 = 0 and 2(𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 ) − 4𝑥 − 3𝑦 + 𝑘 = 0 cut orthogonally, is
10 8 10 8
a) b) − c) − d)
3 3 3 3
467. The diameter of 16 𝑥 2 − 9 𝑦 2 = 144 which is conjugate to 𝑥 = 2 𝑦 is

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 16 𝑥 32 𝑥 16 𝑦 32 𝑦
a) 𝑦 = b) 𝑦 = c) 𝑥 = d) 𝑥 =
9 9 9 9
468. The radius of the circle passing through the point 𝑃(6, 2) and two of whose diameter are 𝑥 + 𝑦 = 6 and
𝑥 + 2𝑦 = 4, is
a) 4 b) 6 c) 20 d) √20
469. The total number of tangents through the points (3, 5) that can be drawn to the ellipses 3𝑥 2 + 5𝑦 2 = 32
and 25𝑥 2 + 9𝑦 2 = 450 is
a) 0 b) 2 c) 3 d) 4
470. If a point (𝑥, 𝑦) = (tan θ + sin θ, tan θ − sin θ), then locus of (𝑥, 𝑦) is
a) (𝑥 2 𝑦)2/3 + (𝑥𝑦 2 )2/3 = 1 b) 𝑥 2 − 𝑦 2 = 4𝑥𝑦
c) (𝑥 2 − 𝑦 2 )2 = 16𝑥𝑦 d) 𝑥 2 − 𝑦 2 = 6𝑥𝑦
471. The latusrectum of the ellipse 9𝑥 + 15𝑦 = 144 is
2 2

a) 4 11 7 9
b) c) d)
4 2 2
472. If the tangents are drawn to the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 12 at the point where it meets the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 5𝑥 +
3𝑦 − 2 = 0, then the point of intersection of these tangents is
a) (6, −6) b) (6,18/5) c) (6, −18/5) d) None of these
473. The difference of the focal distances of any point on the hyperbola is equal to its
a) Latusrectum b) Eccentricity c) Transverse axis d) Conjugate axis
474. Equation of the hyperbola whose vertices are (±3,0) and foci at (±5, 0), is
a) 16𝑥 2 − 9𝑦 2 = 144 b) 9𝑥 2 − 16𝑦 2 = 144 c) 25𝑥 2 − 9𝑦 2 = 225 d) 9𝑥 2 − 25𝑦 2 = 81
475. The tangent at point 𝑃 on the ellipse 𝑥 2 + 𝑦2 = 1 cuts the minor axis in 𝑄 and 𝑃𝑅 is drawn perpendicular to
𝑎2 𝑏2
the minor axis. If 𝐶 is the centre of the ellipse, then 𝐶𝑄 ∙ 𝐶𝑅 =
a) 𝑏 2 b) 2𝑏 2 c) 𝑎2 d) 2𝑎2
476. If equation (10𝑥 − 5)2 + (10𝑦 − 4)2 = 𝜆2 (3𝑥 + 4𝑦 − 1)2 represents a hyperbola, then
a) −2 < 𝜆 < 2 b) 𝜆 > 2 c) 𝜆 < −2 or 𝜆 > 2 d) 0 < 𝜆 < 2
477. The tangents at the points (𝑎𝑡12 , 2𝑎𝑡1 ), (𝑎𝑡22 , 2𝑎𝑡2 ) on the parabola 𝑦 2 = 4𝑎𝑥 are at right angles if
a) 𝑡1 𝑡2 = −1 b) 𝑡1 𝑡2 = 1 c) 𝑡1 𝑡2 = 2 d) 𝑡1 𝑡2 = −2
478. The angle between lines joining the origin to the point of intersection of the line √3𝑥 + 𝑦 = 2 and the
curve 𝑦 2 − 𝑥 2 = 4 is
2 𝜋 √3 𝜋
a) tan−1 ( ) b) c) tan−1 ( ) d)
√3 6 2 2
479. In an ellipse length of minor axis is 8 and eccentricity is √5. The length of major axis is
3
a) 6 b) 12 c) 10 d) 16
480. Three normals to the parabola 𝑦 = 𝑥 through point (𝑎, 0). Then,
2

1 1 1 1
a) 𝑎 = b) 𝑎 = c) 𝑎 > d) 𝑎 <
2 4 2 2
481. If a bar of given length moves with its extremities on two fixed straight lines at right angles, then the locus
of any point on bar marked on the bar describes a/an
a) Circle b) Parabola c) Ellipse d) Hyperbola
482. If 3𝑥 + 𝑦 = 0 is a tangent to the circle with centre at the point (2, −1), then the equation of the other
tangent to the circle from the origin is
a) 𝑥 − 3𝑦 = 0 b) 𝑥 + 3𝑦 = 0 c) 3𝑥 − 𝑦 = 0 d) 2𝑥 + 𝑦 = 0
483. The combined equation of the asymptotes of the hyperbola 2𝑥 + 5𝑥𝑦 + 2𝑦 + 4𝑥 + 5𝑦 = 0 is
2 2

a) 2𝑥 2 + 5𝑥𝑦 + 2𝑦 2 = 0 b) 2𝑥 2 + 5𝑥𝑦 + 2𝑦 2 − 4𝑥 + 5𝑦 + 2 = 0
c) 2𝑥 + 5𝑥𝑦 + 2𝑦 + 4𝑥 + 5𝑦 − 2 = 0
2 2 d) 2𝑥 2 + 5𝑥𝑦 + 2𝑦 2 + 4𝑥 + 5𝑦 + 2 = 0
484. Tangents drawn from the point 𝑃(1, 8) to the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 6𝑥 − 4𝑦 − 11 = 0 touch the circle at the
points 𝐴and𝐵. The equation of the circumcircle of the triangle 𝑃𝐴𝐵 is
a) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 4𝑥 − 6𝑦 + 19 = 0 b) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 4𝑥 − 10𝑦 + 19 = 0

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 c) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 2𝑥 + 6𝑦 − 29 = 0 d) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 6𝑥 − 4𝑦 + 19 = 0
485. The straight line 𝑥 + 𝑦 = 𝑐 will be tangent to the ellipse 𝑥 2 + 𝑦2 = 1, 𝑐 is equal to
9 16
a) 8 b) ±5 c) ±10 d) ±6
486. If the vertex of the parabola 𝑦 = 𝑥 − 8 𝑥 + 𝑐 lies on 𝑥-axis, then the value of 𝑐 is
2

a) −16 b) −4 c) 4 d) 16
487. The equation of tangent drawn from the origin to the circle 𝑥 + 𝑦 − 2𝑟𝑥 + 2ℎ𝑦 + ℎ2 = 0 are
2 2

a) 𝑥 = 0, 𝑦 = 0 b) 𝑥 = 1, 𝑦 = 0
c) (ℎ − 𝑟 )𝑥 − 2𝑟ℎ𝑦 = 0, 𝑦 = 0
2 2 d) (ℎ2 − 𝑟 2 )𝑥 − 2𝑟ℎ𝑦 = 0, 𝑥 = 0
488. Equation of a common tangent with positive slope to the circle as well as to the hyperbola is
a) 2𝑥 − √5𝑦 − 20 = 0 b) 2𝑥 − √5𝑦 + 4 = 0 c) 3𝑥 − 4𝑦 + 8 = 0 d) 4𝑥 − 3𝑦 + 4 = 0
489. Let 𝐸 be the ellipse 𝑥 + 𝑦 = 1 and 𝐶 be the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 9. Let 𝑃 and 𝑄 be the points (1,2) and (2,1)
2 2

9 4
respectively. Then
a) 𝑄 lies inside 𝐶 but outside 𝐸
b) 𝑄 lies outside both 𝐶 and 𝐸
c) 𝑃 lies inside both 𝐶 and 𝐸
d) 𝑃 lies inside 𝐶 but outside 𝐸
490. All ellipse has its centre at (1, −1) and semi-major axis = 8 and it passes through the point (1,3). The
equation of the ellipse is
(𝑥 + 1)2 (𝑦 + 1)2
a) + =1
64 16
(𝑥 − 1)2 (𝑦 + 1)2
b) + =1
64 16
(𝑥 − 1)2 (𝑦 + 1)2
c) + =1
16 64
(𝑥 + 1)2 (𝑦 − 1)2
d) + =1
64 16
491. The equation the tangent parallel to 𝑦 − 𝑥 + 5 = 0, drawn to 𝑥 2 − 𝑦2 = 1 is
3 2
a) 𝑥 − 𝑦 − 1 = 0 b) 𝑥 − 𝑦 + 2 = 0 c) 𝑥 + 𝑦 − 1 = 0 d) 𝑥 + 𝑦 + 2 = 0
492. The equation of normal 𝑎
at (𝑎𝑡, 𝑡 ) to 2
the hyperbola 𝑥𝑦 = 𝑎 is
a) 𝑥𝑡 3 − 𝑦𝑡 + 𝑎𝑡 4 − 𝑎 = 0 b) 𝑥𝑡 3 − 𝑦𝑡 − 𝑎𝑡 4 + 𝑎 = 0
c) 𝑥𝑡 3 + 𝑦𝑡 + 𝑎𝑡 4 − 𝑎 = 0 d) None of these
493. 𝑆 and 𝑇 are the foci of an ellipse and 𝐵 is an end of the minor axis If ∆𝑆𝑇𝐵 is equilateral , then 𝑒 is
1 1 1 d) None of these
a) b) c)
4 3 2
494. The locus of the point of intersection of the perpendicular tangents to ellipse 𝑥 2 + 𝑦2 = 1 is
9 4
a) 𝑥 + 𝑦 = 4
2 2 b) 𝑥 + 𝑦 = 9
2 2 c) 𝑥 + 𝑦 = 5
2 2 d) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 13
495. The equations to the common tangents to the two hyperbolas 𝑥2 𝑦2 𝑦2 𝑥2
− 𝑏2 = 1 and 𝑎2 − 𝑏2 = 1 are
𝑎2
a) 𝑦 = ± 𝑥 ± √𝑏 2 − 𝑎2 b) 𝑦 = ± 𝑥 ± √𝑎2 − 𝑏 2 c) 𝑦 = ± 𝑥 ± (𝑎2 − 𝑏 2 ) d) 𝑦 = ± 𝑥 ± √𝑎2 + 𝑏 2
496. The equation of the image of the circle (𝑥 − 3)2 + (𝑦 − 2) = 1 in the mirror 𝑥 + 𝑦 = 19, is
a) (𝑥 − 14)2 + (𝑦 − 13)2 = 1
b) (𝑥 − 15)2 + (𝑦 − 14)2 = 1
c) (𝑥 − 16)2 + (𝑦 − 15)2 = 1
d) (𝑥 − 17)2 + (𝑦 − 162 ) = 1
497. The equation of the chord of the ellipse 2 𝑥 2 + 5 𝑦 2 = 20 which is bisected at the point (2,1) is
a) 4 𝑥 + 5 𝑦 + 13 = 0 b) 4 𝑥 + 5 𝑦 = 13 c) 5 𝑥 + 4 𝑦 + 13 = 0 d) None of these
498. The locus of a point which moves so that the ratio of the length of the tangents to the circles 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 +
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 a) 5𝑥 2 + 5𝑦 2 + 60𝑥 − 7 = 0 b) 5𝑥 2 + 5𝑦 2 − 60𝑥 − 7 = 0
c) 5𝑥 + 5𝑦 + 60𝑥 + 7 = 0
2 2 d) 5𝑥 2 + 5𝑦 2 + 60𝑥 + 12 = 0
499. The equation of circle is𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 2𝑥 = 0. The point 𝑃(−1, 0) lies
a) On the circle b) Inside the circle
c) Outside the circle d) On the centre of the circle
500. The area of the circle whose centre is at (2, 3) and passing through (4, 6), is
a) 5π sq units b) 10π sq units c) 13π sq units d) None of these
501. A line through (0, 0) cuts the circle 𝑥 + 𝑦 − 2𝑎𝑥 = 0 at 𝐴 and 𝐵, then locus of the centre of the circle
2 2

drewn 𝐴𝐵 as diameter is
a) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 2𝑎𝑦 = 0 b) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 𝑎𝑦 = 0 c) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 𝑎𝑥 = 0 d) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 𝑎𝑥 = 0
502. If distance between directrices of a rectangular hyperbola is 10, then distance between its foci will be
a) 10√2 b) 5 c) 5√2 d) 20
503. The length of latusrectum of the ellipse 9𝑥 2 + 16𝑦 2 = 144 is
a) 4 11 7 9
b) c) d)
4 2 2
504. If the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 𝑎2 intersects the hyperbola 𝑥𝑦 = 𝑐 2 in four points 𝑃(𝑥1 , 𝑦1 ), 𝑄(𝑥2 , 𝑦2 ), 𝑅(𝑥3 , 𝑦3 ) and
𝑆(𝑥4 , 𝑦4 ), then
a) 𝑥1 + 𝑥2 + 𝑥3 + 𝑥4 = 0 b) 𝑦1 + 𝑦2 + 𝑦3 + 𝑦4 = 0
c) 𝑥1 𝑥2 𝑥3 𝑥4 = 𝑐 4 d) All of these
505. 𝐴𝐵 is a chord of the parabola 𝑦 = 4𝑎𝑥 with vertex at 𝐴.𝐵𝐶 is drawn perpendicular to 𝐴𝐵 meeting the axes
2

at 𝐶. The projection of 𝐵𝐶 on the axis of the parabola is

a) 2 b) 2𝑎 c) 4𝑎 d) 8𝑎
506. The number of common tangents that can be drawn to the circles 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 4𝑥 − 6𝑦 − 3 = 0 and 𝑥 2 +
𝑦 2 + 2𝑥 + 2𝑦 + 1 = 0 is
a) 1 b) 2 c) 3 d) 4
507. If (𝑥1 , 𝑦1 ) and (𝑥2 , 𝑦𝑥 ) are the ends of a focal chord of 𝑦 4𝑎𝑥, then 𝑥1 𝑥2 + 𝑦1 𝑦2 is equal to
2

a) −3𝑎2 b) 3𝑎2 c) −4𝑎2 d) 4𝑎2

508. If two distinct chords drawn from the point (𝑝, 𝑞) on the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 𝑝𝑥 + 𝑞𝑦 (where 𝑝𝑞 ≠ 0) are
bisected by the 𝑥-axis, then
a) 𝑝2 = 𝑞 2 b) 𝑝2 = 8𝑞 2 c) 𝑝2 < 8𝑞 2 d) 𝑝2 > 8𝑞 2
509. An equilateral triangle is inscribed in the parabola 𝑦 = 4𝑎𝑥, whose vertex is at the vertex of the parabola.
2

The length of its side is

a) 2𝑎√3 b) 4𝑎√3 c) 6𝑎√3 d) 8𝑎√3
510. The two circles 𝑥 + 𝑦 − 2 𝑥 − 2 𝑦 + 1 = 0 and 𝑥 + 𝑦 − 4 𝑥 − 6 𝑦 − 8 = 0 are such that
2 2 2 2

a) They touch each other

b) They intersect each other
c) One lies inside the other
d) Each lies outside the other
511. One of the directrices of the ellipse 8𝑥 2 + 6𝑦 2 − 16𝑥 + 12𝑦 + 13 = 0 is
a) 3𝑦 − 3 = √6 b) 3𝑦 + 3 = √6 c) 𝑦 + 1 = √3 d) 𝑦 − 1 = −√3
512. The line 3𝑥 − 2𝑦 = 𝑘 meets the circle 𝑥 + 𝑦 = 4𝑟 at only one point if 𝑘 is equal to
2 2 2 2

20 2 52
a) 52𝑟 2 b) 20𝑟 2 c) 𝑟 d) 𝑟 2
9 9
513. The equation of the parabola with vertex (−1,1) and focus (2,1) is
a) 𝑦 2 − 2𝑦 − 12𝑥 − 11 = 0 b) 𝑥 2 + 2𝑥 − 12𝑦 + 13 = 0
c) 𝑦 2 − 2𝑦 + 12𝑥 + 11 = 0 d) 𝑦 2 − 2𝑦 − 12𝑥 + 13 = 0
514. If any tangent to the ellipse 𝑥 + 𝑦 = 1 makes intercepts 𝑝 and 𝑞 on the coordinate axes, then 𝑎2 + 𝑏2 =
2 2

𝑎2 𝑏2 𝑝2 𝑞2
a) 1 b) 2 c) 3 d) 4
515. Equation of the ellipse whose foci are (2,2) and (4,2) and the major axis is of length 10 is

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 (𝑥 + 3)2 (𝑦 + 2)2 (𝑥 − 3)2 (𝑦 − 2)2
a) + =1 b) + =1
24 25 24 25
(𝑥 + 3)2 (𝑦 + 2)2 (𝑥 − 3)2 (𝑦 − 2)2
c) + =1 d) + =1
25 24 25 24
516. If 5𝑥 − 12𝑦 + 10 = 0 and 12𝑦 − 5𝑥 + 16 = 0 are two tangents to a circle, the radius of the circle is
a) 1 b) 2 c) 4 d) 6
517. If 𝑃 is a point on the ellipse 𝑥 + 𝑦 = 1 whose foci are 𝑆 and 𝑆′. Then 𝑃𝑆 + 𝑃𝑆′ is
2 2

16 20
a) 8 b) 4√5 c) 10 d) 4
518. The arithmetic mean of the ordinates of the feet of the normals from (3, 5) to the parabola 𝑦 2 = 8𝑥 is
a) 4 b) 0 c) 8 d) None of these
519. The points of intersection of the curves whose parametric equations are 𝑥 = 𝑡 2 + 1, 𝑦 = 2𝑡 and 𝑥 =
2𝑠, 𝑦 = 2/𝑠 is given by
a) (1, −3) b) (2, 2) c) (−2, 4) d) (1, 2)
520. The eccentricity of a rectangular hyperbola is
a) 2 b) √2 c) 0 d) None of these
521. The equation of the circle which cuts orthogonally the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 6𝑥 + 4𝑦 − 3 = 0, passes through
(3, 0) and touches the axis of 𝑦 is
a) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 6𝑥 − 6𝑦 + 9 = 0 b) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 6𝑥 + 6𝑦 − 9 = 0
c) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 6𝑥 − 6𝑦 + 9 = 0 d) None of the above
522. The number of rational point (s) (a point (𝑎, 𝑏) is rational, if 𝑎 and 𝑏 both are rational numbers) on the
circumference of a circle having centre (𝜋, 𝑒) is
a) At most one b) At least two c) Exactly two d) Infinite
523. The equation of the hyperbola in the standard form (with transverse axis along the 𝑥-axis) having the
5
length of the latusrectum= 9 unit and eccentricity = , is
4
𝑥2 𝑦2 𝑥2 𝑦2 𝑥2 𝑦2 𝑥2 𝑦2
a) − =1 b) − =1 c) − =1 d) − =1
16 18 36 27 64 36 36 64
524. The equation of the hyperbola whose foci are (6, 4) and (−4,4) and eccentricity 2, is
4(𝑥 − 1)2 4(𝑦 − 4)2 4(𝑥 + 1)2 4(𝑦 + 4)2
a) + =1 b) + =1
25 25 25 75
2 2 2 2
4(𝑥 − 1) 4(𝑦 − 4) 4(𝑥 − 1) 4(𝑦 − 4)
c) − =1 d) − =1
75 25 25 75
525. The subtangent, ordinate and subnormal to the parabola 𝑦 2 = 4𝑎𝑥 at a point (different from the origin)
are in
a) AP b) GP c) HP d) None of these
526. If a line 21𝑥 + 5𝑦 = 116 is a tangent to the hyperbola 7𝑥 − 5𝑦 = 232, then point of contact is
2 2

a) (−6, 3) b) (6, −2) c) (8, 2) d) None of these

527. The equation of the ellipse passing through (2,1) having 𝑒 = 1/2 is
a) 3𝑥 2 + 4𝑦 2 = 16 b) 3𝑥 2 + 5𝑦 2 = 17 c) 5𝑥 2 + 3𝑦 2 = 23 d) None of these
528. For the ellipse 25𝑥 + 9𝑦 − 150𝑥 − 90𝑦 + 225 = 0, the eccentricity 𝑒 is equal to
2 2

2 3 4 1
a) b) c) d)
5 5 5 5
529. The circles 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 10𝑥 + 16 = 0 and 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 𝑟 2 intersect each other at two distinct points, if
a) 𝑟 < 2 b) 𝑟 > 8 c) 2 < 𝑟 < 8 d) 2 ≤ 𝑟 ≤ 8
530. Three distinct normals to the parabola 𝑦 = 𝑥 are drawn through a point (𝑐, 0), then
2

1 1 1 d) None of these
a) 𝑐 = b) 𝑐 = c) 𝑐 >
4 2 2
531. If the length of the major axis of an ellipse is 17 times the length of the minor axis, then the eccentricity of
8
the ellipse is
8 15 9 2√2
a) b) c) d)
17 17 17 17
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532. The eccentricity of the hyperbola conjugate to 𝑥 2 − 3𝑦 2 = 2𝑥 + 8 is
2 c) 2 d) None of these
a) b) √3
√3
533. The locus of the poles of the focal chords of a parabola is …. of the parabola
a) The axis
b) A focal chord
c) The directrix
d) The tangent at the vertex
534. The eccentricity of the conic 4𝑥 2 + 16𝑦 2 − 24𝑥 − 32𝑦 = 1 is
a) 1/2 b) √3 c) √3/2 d) √3/4
535. If 𝑎𝑥 + 𝑏𝑦 + 2ℎ𝑥𝑦 + 2g𝑥 + 2𝑓𝑦 + 𝑐 = 0 (𝑎𝑏𝑐 + 2𝑓gℎ − 𝑎𝑓 − 𝑏g − 𝑐ℎ ≠ 0) represents an ellipse, if
2 2 2 2 2

a) ℎ2 = 𝑎𝑏 b) ℎ2 > 𝑎𝑏 c) ℎ2 < 𝑎𝑏 d) None of these

536. The abscissae of two points 𝐴 and 𝐵 are the roots of the equation 𝑥 − 2𝑎𝑥 − 𝑏 = 0, and their ordinates
2 2

are the roots of the equation 𝑥 2 + 2𝑝𝑥 − 𝑞 2 = 0. The radius of the circle with 𝐴𝐵 as diameter is
a) √𝑎2 + 𝑝2 b) √𝑏 2 + 𝑞 2 c) √𝑎2 + 𝑏 2 d) √𝑎2 + 𝑏 2 + 𝑝2 + 𝑞 2
537. The range of values of a for which the point (𝑎, 4) is outside the circles 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 10𝑥 = 0 and 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 −
12𝑥 + 20 = 0, is
a) (−∞, −8) ∪ (−2,6) ∪ (6, ∞)
b) (−8, −2)
c) (−∞, −8) ∪ (−2, ∞)
d) None of these
538. The equation of an ellipse whose eccentricity is 1 and the vertices are, (4,0) and (10, 0) is
2
a) 3𝑥 2 + 4𝑦 2 − 42𝑥 + 120 = 0 b) 3𝑥 2 + 4𝑦 2 + 42𝑥 + 120 = 0
c) 3𝑥 2 + 4𝑦 2 + 42𝑥 − 120 = 0 d) 3𝑥 2 + 4𝑦 2 − 42𝑥 − 120 = 0
539. If the length of the tangent from any point on the circle (𝑥 − 3)2 + (𝑦 − 2)2 = 5𝑟 2 to the circle (𝑥 − 3)2 +
(𝑦 + 2)2 = 𝑟 2 is 16 units, then the area between the two circles in sq units is
a) 32π b) 4π c) 8π d) 256π
540. A tangent is drawn to the circle 2(𝑥 + 𝑦 ) − 3𝑥 + 4𝑦 = 0 and it touches the circle at point 𝐴. If the
2 2

tangent passes through the point 𝑃(2,1) then 𝑃𝐴 =

a) 4 b) 2 c) 2√2 d) None of these
541. Suppose a circle passes through (2, 2) and (9, 9) and touches the 𝑥-axis at𝑃. If 𝑂 is the origin, then 𝑂𝑃 is
equal to
a) 4 b) 5 c) 6 d) 9
542. Two perpendicular tangents to 𝑦 = 4𝑎𝑥 always intersect on the line, if
2

a) 𝑥 = 𝑎 b) 𝑥 + 𝑎 = 0 c) 𝑥 + 2𝑎 = 0 d) 𝑥 + 4𝑎 = 0
543. The area of the triangle inscribed in the parabola 𝑦 = 4 𝑥 the ordinates of whose vertices are 1,2 and 4 is
2

a) 7/2 sq. units b) 5/2 sq. units c) 3/2 sq. unity d) 3/4 sq. units
544. 𝑃 is a point on the circle 𝑥 + 𝑦 = 𝑐 . The locus of the mid-points of chords of contact of 𝑃 with respect to
2 2 2

𝑥2 𝑦2
𝑎2
+ 𝑏2 = 1, is
𝑥2 𝑦2
a) 𝑐 2 ( + ) = 𝑥2 + 𝑦2
𝑎2 𝑏 2
2
𝑥2 𝑦2
b) 𝑐 2 ( + ) = 𝑥2 + 𝑦2
𝑎2 𝑏 2
𝑥2 𝑦2
c) 𝑐 2 ( 2 + 2 ) = (𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 )2
𝑎 𝑏
d) None of these
545. The condition that the chord 𝑥 cos 𝛼 + 𝑦 sin 𝛼 − 𝑝 = 0 of 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 𝑎2 = 0 may subtend a right angle at
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 a) 𝑎2 = 2𝑝2 b) 𝑝2 = 2𝑎2 c) 𝑎 = 2𝑝 d) 𝑝 = 2𝑎
546. The locus of the equation 𝑥 2 − 𝑦 2 = 0, is
a) a circle b) a hyperbola
c) a pair of lines d) a pair of lines at right angles
547. The eccentricity of the hyperbola 𝑥 2 − 𝑦 2 = 2004 is
a) √3 b) 2 c) 2√2 d) √2
548. The circle 𝑥 + 𝑦 = 4𝑥 + 8𝑦 + 5 intersects the line 3𝑥 − 4𝑦 = 𝑚 at two distinct points, if
2 2

a) −85 < 𝑚 < −35 b) −35 < 𝑚 < 15 c) 15 < 𝑚 < 65 d) 35 < 𝑚 < 85
549. The length of the tangent drawn to the circle 𝑥 + 𝑦 − 2𝑥 + 4𝑦 − 11 = 0 from the point (1, 3) is
2 2

a) 1 b) 2 c) 3 d) 4
550. The product of the lengths of perpendiculars drawn from any point on the hyperbola 𝑥 2 − 2𝑦 2 − 2 = 0 to
its asymptotes is
a) 1/2 b) 2/3 c) 3/2 d) 20
551. If tangent at any point 𝑃 on the ellipse 7𝑥 + 26𝑦 = 12 cuts the tangent at the end points of the major
2 2

axis at the points 𝐴 and 𝐵, then the circle with 𝐴𝐵 as diameter passes through a fixed point whose
coordinates are
a) (±√𝑎2 − 𝑏 2 , 0) b) (±√𝑎2 + 𝑏 2 , 0) c) (0, ±√𝑎2 − 𝑏 2 ) d) (0, ±√𝑎2 + 𝑏 2 )
552. The circles 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 8𝑥 + 4𝑦 + 4 = 0 touches
a) 𝑥-axis b) 𝑦-axis
c) Both axes d) Neither 𝑥-axis not 𝑦-axis
553. If the circles 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 2𝑎𝑥 + 𝑐𝑦 + 𝑎 = 0 and 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 3𝑎𝑥 + 𝑑𝑦 − 1 = 0 intersect in two distinct points
𝑃 and 𝒬, then the line 5𝑥 + 𝑏𝑦 − 𝑎 = 0 passes through 𝑃 and 𝒬 for
a) Exactly two values of 𝑎 b) Infinitely many values of 𝑎
c) No value of 𝑎 d) Exactly one value of 𝑎
554. The two ends of latusrectum of a parabola are the points (3,6) and (−5,6). The focus is
a) (1,6) b) (−1,6) c) (1, −6) d) (−1, −6)
555. Equation of the chord of the hyperbola 25𝑥 − 16𝑦 = 400 which is bisected at the point (6, 2), is
2 2

a) 16𝑥 − 75𝑦 = 418 b) 75𝑥 − 16𝑦 = 418 c) 25𝑥 − 4𝑦 = 400 d) None of these
556. Equation of the circle passing through the intersection of ellipse 𝑥 + 𝑦 = 1 and 𝑥 2 + 𝑦2 = 1, is
2 2

𝑎2 𝑏2 𝑏2 𝑎2
2 2
𝑎 𝑏 2𝑎2 𝑏 2
a) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 𝑎2 b) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 𝑏 2 c) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = d) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 =
𝑎2 + 𝑏 2 𝑎2 + 𝑏 2
557. Let a focal chord of parabola 𝑦 = 16𝑥 cuts it at points (𝑓, 𝑔) and (ℎ, 𝑘) Then, 𝑓. ℎ is equal to
2

a) 12 b) 16 c) 14 d) None of these
558. If 𝑦 = 3𝑥 is a tangent to a circle with centre (1, 1), then the other tangent drawn through (0, 0) to the circle
is
a) 3𝑦 = 𝑥 b) 𝑦 = −3𝑥 c) 𝑦 = 2𝑥 d) 𝑦 = −2𝑥
559. If the curve 𝑥𝑦 = 𝑅 − 16 represents a rectangular hyperbola whose branches lies only in the quadrant in
2

which abscissa and ordinate are opposite in sigh but not equal in magnitude, then
a) |𝑅| < 4 b) |𝑅| ≥ 4 c) |𝑅| = 4 d) None of these
560. Locus of the middle points of all chords of the parabola 𝑦 = 4𝑥 which are drawn through the vertex is
2

a) 𝑦 2 = 8𝑥 b) 𝑦 2 = 2𝑥 c) 𝑥 2 + 4𝑦 2 = 16 d) 𝑥 2 = 2𝑦
561. The circles on focal radii of a parabola as diameter touch
a) The tangent at the vertex
b) The axis
c) The directrix
d) None of these
562. Let 𝑂 be the origin and 𝐴 be a point on the curve 𝑦 2 = 4𝑥. Then, the locus of the mid point of 𝑂𝐴, is
a) 𝑥 2 = 4𝑦 b) 𝑥 2 = 2𝑦 c) 𝑥 2 = 16𝑦 d) 𝑦 2 = 2𝑥

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563. If a circle passes through the point (𝑎, 𝑏) and cuts the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 4 orthogonally, then the locus of its
centre is
a) 2𝑎𝑥 + 2𝑏𝑦 + (𝑎2 + 𝑏 2 + 4) = 0 b) 2𝑎𝑥 + 2𝑏𝑦 − (𝑎2 + 𝑏 2 + 4) = 0
c) 2𝑎𝑥 − 2𝑏𝑦 + (𝑎2 + 𝑏 2 + 4) = 0 d) 2𝑎𝑥 − 2𝑏𝑦 − (𝑎2 + 𝑏 2 + 4) = 0
564. The length of the normal of the parabola 𝑦 2 = 4𝑥 which subtends a right angle at the vertex is
a) 6√3 b) 3√3 c) 2 d) 1
565. The eccentricity of the hyperbola 3 𝑥 − 4 𝑦 = −12 is
2 2

7 7
a) √ b) √7 c) −√ d) − √7
3 2 3 2
566. A variable circle passes through the fixed point (2,0) and touches 𝑦-axis. Then, the locus of its centre is
a) A parabola b) A circle c) An ellipse d) A hyperbola
567. If the lines 2𝑥 − 3𝑦 = 5 and 3𝑥 − 4𝑦 = 7 are two diameters of a circle of radius 7, then the equation of the
circle is
a) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 2𝑥 − 4𝑦 − 47 = 0 b) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 49
c) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 2𝑥 + 2𝑦 − 47 = 0 d) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 17
568. If a point 𝑃 moves such that its distances from the point 𝐴(1, 1) and the line 𝑥 + 𝑦 + 2 = 0 are equal, then
the locus of 𝑃 is
a) A straight line b) A pair of straight lines
c) A parabola d) An ellipse
569. Consider the two curves 𝐶1 : 𝑦 = 4𝑥
2

𝐶2 : 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 6𝑥 + 1 = 0, then
a) 𝐶1 and 𝐶2 touch each other only at one point b) 𝐶1 and 𝐶2 touch each other exactly at two points
𝐶 and 𝐶2 intersect (but do not touch) at exactly
c) 1 d) 𝐶1 and 𝐶2 neither intersect nor touch each other
two point
570. If g 2 + 𝑓 2 = 𝑐, then the equation 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 2𝑔𝑥 + 2𝑓𝑦 + 𝑐 = 0 will represent
a) A circle of radius g b) A circle of radius 𝑓
c) A circle of diameter √𝑐 d) A circle of radius zero
571. The two lines through (2,3) from which the circle 𝑥 + 𝑦 2 = 25 intercepts chords of length 8 units have
2

equations
a) 2 𝑥 + 3 𝑦 = 13, 𝑥 + 5 𝑦 = 17
b) 𝑦 = 3,12 𝑥 + 5 𝑦 = 39
c) 𝑥 = 2,9 𝑥 − 11 𝑦 = 51
d) None of these
572. The shortest distance between the parabola 𝑦 2 = 4𝑥 and the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 6𝑥 − 12𝑦 + 20 = 0 is
a) 4√2 − 5 b) 0 c) 3√2 + 5 d) 1
573. The equation of normal at the point (0,3)of the ellipse 9𝑥 2 + 5𝑦 2 = 45, is
a) 𝑥-axis b) 𝑦-axis c) 𝑦 + 3 = 0 d) 𝑦 − 3 = 0
574. If the line 𝑥 cos 𝛼 + 𝑦 sin a = 𝑝 be normal to the ellipse 𝑥 2 + 𝑦2 = 1, then
𝑎2 𝑏2
2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
2 2 2 2 2 2
a) 𝑝 (𝑎 cos 𝛼 + 𝑏 sin 𝛼) = 𝑎 − 𝑏 b) 𝑝 (𝑎 cos 𝛼 + 𝑏 sin 𝛼) = (𝑎 − 𝑏 )
2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
c) 𝑝 (𝑎 sec 𝛼 + 𝑏 cosec 𝛼) = 𝑎 − 𝑏 d) 𝑝 (𝑎 sec 𝛼 + 𝑏 𝑐𝑜𝑠𝑒𝑐 𝛼) = (𝑎 − 𝑏 )
575. If the chord of contact of tangents drawn from 𝑃 to the parabola 𝑦 2 = 4𝑎𝑥 touches the rectangular
hyperbola 𝑥 2 − 𝑦 2 = 𝑎2 , then 𝑃 lies on
a) 4𝑥 2 − 𝑦 2 = 𝑎2 b) 𝑦 2 − 4𝑥 2 = 4𝑎2 c) 4𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 4𝑎2 d) 4𝑦 2 − 𝑥 2 = 4𝑎2
576. Two perpendicular tangents drawn to the ellipse 𝑥 2 + 𝑦2 = 1 intersect on the curve
25 16
𝑎
a) 𝑥 = b) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 41 c) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 9 d) 𝑥 2 − 𝑦 2 = 41
𝑒
577. A line through 𝑃(1, 4) intersect a circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 16 at 𝐴 and𝐵, then𝑃𝐴. 𝑃𝐵 is equal to

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 a) 1 b) 2 c) 3 d) 4
578. If the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 4𝑥 + 22𝑦 + 𝑐 = 0 bisects the circumference of the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 2𝑥 + 8𝑦 − 𝑑 = 0,
then 𝑐 + 𝑑 is equal to
a) 60 b) 50 c) 40 d) 30
579. Equation of tangent to the parabola 𝑦 2 = 16𝑥 at 𝑃(3, 6) is
a) 4𝑥 − 3𝑦 + 12 = 0 b) 3𝑦 − 4𝑥 − 12 = 0 c) 4𝑥 − 3𝑦 − 24 = 0 d) 3𝑦 − 𝑥 − 24 = 0
580. Let (α, β) be a point from which two perpendicular tangents can be drawn to the ellipse 4𝑥 2 + 5𝑦 2 = 20. If
𝐹 = 4α + 3β, then
a) −15 ≤ 𝐹 ≤ 15 b) 𝐹 ≥ 0
c) −5 ≤ 𝐹 ≤ 20 d) 𝐹 ≤ −5√5 or 𝐹 ≥ 5√5
581. If tan θ , tanθ = 𝑎 , then the chord joining two points θ and θ on the ellipse 𝑥 2 + 𝑦2 = 1 will subtend a
2
1 2 𝑏2 1 2 𝑎2 𝑏2
right angle at
a) Focus b) Centre
c) End of the major axis d) End of the minor axis
582. The equation of the circle which passes through the intersection of 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 13𝑥 − 3𝑦 = 0 and 2𝑥 2 +
2𝑦 2 + 4𝑥 − 7𝑦 − 25 = 0 and whose centre lies on 13𝑥 + 30𝑦 = 0, is
a) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 30𝑥 − 13𝑦 − 25 = 0 b) 4𝑥 2 + 4𝑦 2 + 30𝑥 − 13𝑦 − 25 = 0
c) 2𝑥 + 2𝑦 + 30𝑥 − 13𝑦 − 25 = 0
2 2 d) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 30𝑥 − 13𝑦 + 25 = 0
583. If 𝑃 and 𝒬 are the points of intersection of the circles
𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 3𝑥 + 7𝑦 + 2𝑝 − 5 = 0
𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 2𝑥 + 2𝑦 − 𝑝2 = 0, then there is a circle passing through 𝑃, 𝒬 and (1, 1) and
a) All values of 𝑝 b) All except one value of 𝑝
c) All except two values of 𝑝 d) Exactly one value of 𝑝
584. The number of distinct normals that can be drawn to parabola 𝑦 2 = 16𝑥 from the point (2, 0), is
a) 1 b) 2 c) 3 d) 0
585. 𝑃 is any point on the ellipse 81𝑥 + 144𝑦 = 1944, whose foci are 𝑆 and 𝑆′. Then, 𝑆𝑃 + 𝑆 ′ 𝑃 equals
2 2

a) 3 b) 4√6 c) 36 d) 324
586. If the tangent at 𝑃 and 𝑄 on the parabola meet in 𝑇, then 𝑆𝑃, 𝑆𝑇 and 𝑆𝑄 are in
a) AP b) GP c) HP d) None of these
587. Tangent is drawn to the ellipse 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 1 at (3√3 cos θ , sin θ) [where θ ∈ (0, 𝜋)]. Then, the value of θ
27 2
such that sum of intercepts on axes made by this tangent is minimum, is
a) 𝜋⁄3 b) 𝜋⁄6 c) 𝜋⁄8 d) 𝜋⁄4
588. The length of the common chord of the circles 𝑥 + 𝑦 + 2𝑥 + 3𝑦 + 1 = 0 and 𝑥 + 𝑦 2 + 4𝑥 + 3𝑦 + 2 = 0
2 2 2

is
9 3
a) b) 2√2 c) 3√2 d)
2 2
589. The circles 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 10𝑥 + 16 = 0 and 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 𝑟 2 intersect each other at two distinct points, if
a) 𝑟 < 2 b) 𝑟 > 8 c) 2 < 𝑟 < 8 d) 2 ≤ 𝑟 ≤ 8
590. The number of circles that touch all the straight lines 𝑥 + 𝑦 − 4 = 0, 𝑥 − 𝑦 + 2 = 0 and 𝑦 = 2, is
a) 1 b) 2 c) 3 d) 4
591. The equation of a diameter conjugate to a diameter 𝑦 = 𝑥 of the ellipse + = 1 is
𝑏 𝑥 2 𝑦 2

𝑎 𝑎2 𝑏2
𝑏 𝑎 𝑎 d) None of these
a) 𝑦 = − 𝑥 b) 𝑦 = − 𝑥 c) 𝑦 = 𝑥
𝑎 𝑏 𝑏
592. The set of points on the axis of the parabola 𝑦 2 − 2𝑦 − 4𝑥 + 5 = 0 from which all the three normals to the
parabola are real, is
a) {(𝑥, 1): 𝑥 ≥ 3} b) {(𝑥, −1): 𝑥 ≥ 1} c) {(𝑥, 3): 𝑥 ≥ 1} d) {(𝑥, −3): 𝑥 ≥ 3}
593. A variable circle passes through the fixed point (2,0) and touches the 𝑦-axis. Then, the locus of its centre, is
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594. Equation of the circle passing through the point (3, 4) and concentric with the circle
𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 2𝑥 − 4𝑦 + 1 = 0 is
a) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 2𝑥 − 4𝑦 = 0 b) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 2𝑥 − 4𝑦 + 3 = 0
c) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 2𝑥 − 4𝑦 − 3 = 0 d) None of the above
595. The point of the straight line 𝑦 = 2𝑥 + 11 which is nearest to the circle 16(𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 ) + 32𝑥 − 8𝑦 − 50 = 0,
is
a) 9/2, 2 b) (−9/2, 2) c) (9/2, −2) d) None of these
596. The distance of the centre of ellipse 𝑥 + 2𝑦 − 2 = 0 to those tangents of the ellipse which are equally
2 2

inclined from both the axes, is

3 3
a) b) √ c) √2 d) √3
√2 2 3 2
597. The equation 𝑎𝑥 2 + 2 ℎ𝑥𝑦 + 𝑏𝑦 2 + 2 𝑔𝑥 + 2 𝑓𝑦 + 𝑐 = 0 represents a hyperbola, if
a) Δ ≠ 0, ℎ2 < 𝑎𝑏 b) ∆≠ 0, ℎ2 > 𝑎𝑏 c) ∆≠ 0, ℎ2 = 𝑎𝑏 d) ∆≠ 0, 𝑎 + 𝑏 = 0
598. Two circles 𝑥 + 𝑦 − 2𝑥 − 3 = 0 and 𝑥 + 𝑦 − 4𝑥 − 6𝑦 − 8 = 0 are such that
2 2 2 2

a) They touch internally b) They touch externally

c) They intersect at two points d) They are non-intersecting
599. If the eccentricity of a hyperbola is √3, then the eccentricity of its conjugate hyperbola is

3
a) √2 b) √3 c) √ d) 2√3
2
600. If the normal at (𝑎𝑝2 , 2𝑎𝑝) on the parabola 𝑦 2 = 4𝑎𝑥, meets the parabola again at (𝑎𝑞 2 , 2𝑎𝑞), then
a) 𝑝2 + 𝑝𝑞 + 2 = 0 b) 𝑝2 − 𝑝𝑞 + 2 = 0 c) 𝑞 2 + 𝑝𝑞 + 2 = 0 d) 𝑝2 + 𝑝𝑞 + 1 = 0
601. The equation of the conic with focus at (1, −1), directrix along 𝑥 − 𝑦 + 1 = 0 and with eccentricity √2 is
a) 𝑥 2 − 𝑦 2 = 1
b) 𝑥𝑦 = 1
c) 2𝑥𝑦 − 4𝑥 + 4𝑦 + 1 = 0
d) 2𝑥𝑦 − 4𝑥 + 4𝑦 − 1 = 0
602. 𝑃𝑄 is a chord of the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 2𝑥 − 8 = 0 whose midpoint is (2,2). The circle passing through 𝑃, 𝑄
and (1,2) is
a) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 7𝑥 + 10𝑦 + 28 = 0
b) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 7𝑥 − 10𝑦 + 22 = 0
c) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 7𝑥 + 10𝑦 − 22 = 0
d) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 7𝑥 + 10𝑦 − 22 = 0
603. The circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 3𝑥 − 4𝑦 + 2 = 0 cuts 𝑥-axis at
a) (2, 0), (−3, 0) b) (3, 0), (4, 0) c) (1, 0), (−1, 0) d) (1, 0), (2, 0)
604. The normal at (𝑎𝑝 , 2 𝑎𝑝) on 𝑦 = 4 𝑎𝑥, meets the curve again at (𝑎𝑞 , 2 𝑎𝑞) then
2 2 2

a) 𝑝2 + 𝑝𝑞 + 2 = 0 b) 𝑝2 − 𝑝𝑞 + 2 = 0 c) 𝑞 2 + 𝑝𝑞 + 2 = 0 d) 𝑝2 + 𝑝𝑞 + 1 = 0
605. Let 𝐿1 be a straight line passing through the origin and 𝐿2 be the straight line𝑥 + 𝑦 = 1. If the intercepts
made by the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 𝑥 + 3𝑦 = 0 on 𝐿1 and 𝐿2 are equal, then 𝐿1 can be represented by
a) 𝑥 + 𝑦 = 0 b) 𝑥 − 𝑦 = 0 c) 7𝑥 + 𝑦 = 0 d) 𝑥 − 7𝑦 = 0
606. The angle between the asymptotes of the hyperbola 2𝑥 − 2𝑦 = 9 is
2 2

a) 𝜋/4 b) 𝜋/3 c) 𝜋/6 d) 𝜋/2

607. A focus of an ellipse is at the origin. The directrix is the line 𝑥 = 4 and the eccentricity is 1 then length of
2,
semi major axis is
a) 5/3 b) 8/3 c) 2/3 d) 4/3
608. If 3𝑥 + 𝑦 = 0 is tangent to the circle having its centre at (2, −1), then the equation of other tangent to the
circle from the origin is
a) 𝑥 − 3𝑦 = 0 b) 𝑥 + 3𝑦 = 0 c) 3𝑥 − 𝑦 = 0 d) 2𝑥 + 𝑦 = 0

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609. The equation of the image of the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 16𝑥 − 24𝑦 + 183 = 0 𝑏𝑦 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑙𝑖𝑛𝑒 𝑚𝑖𝑟𝑟𝑜𝑟 4𝑥 + 7𝑦 +
13 = 0 𝑖𝑠
a) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 32 𝑥 − 4 𝑦 + 235 = 0
b) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 32 𝑥 + 4 𝑦 − 235 = 0
c) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 32 𝑥 − 4 𝑦 − 235 = 0
d) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 32 𝑥 + 4 𝑦 + 235 = 0
610. The equation 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 4 𝑥 + 6 𝑦 + 13 = 0 represents
a) A circle
b) A pair of two straight line
c) A pair of containing straight lines
d) A point
611. The radical centre of the circles
𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 16𝑥 + 60 = 0,
𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 12𝑥 + 27 = 0
and 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 12𝑥 + 8 = 0 is
33 33 33 d) None of these
a) (13, ) b) ( , −13) c) ( , 13)
4 4 4
612. The equation of the tangent to the conic 𝑥 2 − 𝑦 2 − 8𝑥 + 2𝑦 + 11 = 0 at (2, 1) is
a) 𝑥 + 2 = 0 b) 2𝑥 + 1 = 0 c) 𝑥 + 𝑦 + 1 = 0 d) 𝑥 − 2 = 0
613. An ellipse has 𝑂𝐵as semi minor axis, 𝐹 and 𝐹 it’s foci and the angle 𝐹𝐵𝐹′ is a right angle. Then, the
eccentricity of the ellipse is
1 1 1 1
a) b) c) d)
√3 4 2 √2
614. The eccentric angle of the point of contact of the line + = √2 with the ellipse + 𝑦 2 = 1, is
𝑥 𝑦 𝑥 2

𝑎 𝑏 𝑎2 𝑏2
a) 0 b) 𝜋/3 c) 𝜋/4 d) 𝜋/2
615. The length of the latusrectum of the ellipse 5𝑥 + 9𝑦 = 45 is
2 2

5 10 2√5 √5
a) b) c) d)
3 3 5 3
616. If the lines 3𝑥 − 4𝑦 − 7 = 0 and 2𝑥 − 3𝑦 − 5 = 0 are two diameters of a circle of area 49𝜋 sq unit, the
equation of the circle is
a) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 2𝑥 − 2𝑦 − 62 = 0 b) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 2𝑥 + 2𝑦 − 62 = 0
c) 𝑥 + 𝑦 − 2𝑥 + 2𝑦 − 47 = 0
2 2 d) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 2𝑥 − 2𝑦 − 47 = 0
617. The angle made by a double ordinate of length 8𝑎 at the vertex of the parabola 𝑦 2 = 4𝑎𝑥 is
𝜋 𝜋 𝜋 𝜋
a) b) c) d)
3 2 4 6
618. Number of common tangents to the parabola 𝑦 2 = 4𝑎𝑥 and 𝑥 2 = 4𝑏𝑦 is
a) 4 b) 3 c) 2 d) 1
619. The number of normals to the hyperbola 𝑥 2 − 𝑦2 = 1 from an external point is
𝑎2 𝑏2
a) 6 b) 5 c) 4 d) 2
620. The tangent drawn from (α, β) to an ellipse 𝑥2 𝑦2
+ 2 = 1 touches the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 𝑐 2 , then the locus of
𝑎2 𝑏
(α, β) is
a) An ellipse b) A circle c) A parabola d) None of these
621. The eccentricity of the hyperbola whose asymptotes are 3𝑥 + 4𝑦 = 2 and 4𝑥 − 3𝑦 + 5 = 0, is
a) 1 b) 2 c) √2 d) None of these
622. The normal at (𝑎, 2𝑎) on 𝑦 = 4 𝑎𝑥, meets the curve again at (𝑎𝑡 , 2𝑎𝑡), then the value of 𝑡 is
2 2

a) 1 b) 3 c) −1 d) −3
623. The curve represented by 𝑥 = 𝑎(cosh 𝜃 + sinh 𝜃), 𝑦 = 𝑏(cosh 𝜃 − sinh 𝜃), is
a) A hyperbola b) An ellipse c) A parabola d) A circle
624. If 𝑥 − 2𝑦 − 𝑎 = 0 is a chord of 𝑦 = 4𝑎𝑥, then its length is
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 a) 4𝑎√5 b) 40 𝑎 c) 20 𝑎 d) 15 𝑎
625. The equation of the normal at the point of contact of a 𝑎 2𝑎
tangent (𝑚2 , 𝑚 ), is
a) 𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 − 2 𝑎𝑚 − 𝑎𝑚3
b) 𝑚3 𝑦 = 𝑚2 𝑥 − 2 𝑎𝑚2 − 𝑎
c) 𝑚3 𝑦 = 2 𝑎𝑚2 − 𝑚2 𝑥 + 𝑎
d) None of these
626. The point, at shortest distance from the line 𝑥 + 𝑦 = 7 and lying on an ellipse 𝑥 2 + 2𝑦 2 = 6, has
coordinates
1
a) (√2, √2) b) (0, √3) c) (2, 1) d) (√5, )
√2
627. The equation of any tangent to the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 2𝑥 + 4𝑦 − 4 = 0, is
a) 𝑦 = 𝑚(𝑥 − 1)2 + 3√1 + 𝑚2 − 2
b) 𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 + 3√1 + 𝑚2
c) 𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 + 3√1 + 𝑚2 − 2
d) None of these
628. Origin is a limiting point of a coaxial system of which 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 6 𝑥 − 8 𝑦 + 1 = 0 is a member. The other
limiting point is
a) (−2, −4) b) (3/25,4/25) c) (−3/25, −4/25) d) 4/25, 3/25
629. The line 5𝑥 + 12𝑦 = 9 touches the hyperbola 𝑥 2 − 9𝑦 2 = 9 at the point
a) (−5, 4/3) b) (5, −4/3) c) (3, −1/2) d) None of these
630. Two perpendicular tangents to the circle 𝑥 + 𝑦 = 𝑎 meet at𝑃. Then, the locus of 𝑃 has the equation
2 2 2

a) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 2𝑎2 b) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 3𝑎2 c) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 4𝑎2 d) None of these

631. Two points 𝑃 and 𝑄 are taken on the line joining the points 𝐴(0, 0) and 𝐵(3𝑎, 0) such that𝐴𝑃 = 𝑃𝑄 = 𝑄𝐵.
Circles are drawn on 𝐴𝑃, 𝑃𝑄 and 𝑄𝐵 as diameters
The locus of the points, the sum of the squares of the tangents from which to the three circles is equal to
𝑏 2 , is
a) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 3𝑎𝑥 + 2𝑎2 − 𝑏 2 = 0
b) 3(𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 ) − 9𝑎𝑥 + 8𝑎2 − 𝑏 2 = 0
c) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 5𝑎𝑥 + 6𝑎2 − 𝑏 2 = 0
d) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 𝑎𝑥 − 𝑏 2 = 0
632. The value of 𝑐, for which the line 𝑦 = 2𝑥 + 𝑐, is tangent to the parabola 𝑦 2 = 4𝑎(𝑥 + 𝑎), is
3𝑎 5𝑎
a) 𝑎 b) c) 2𝑎 d)
2 2
633. The equation of a parabola which passes through the intersection of a straight line 𝑥 + 𝑦 = 0 and the circle
𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 4𝑦 = 0 is
a) 𝑦 2 = 4𝑥 b) 𝑦 2 = 𝑥 c) 𝑦 2 = 2𝑥 d) None of these
634. If the line 𝑙𝑥 + 𝑚𝑦 = 1 is a normal to the hyperbola 𝑥 − 𝑦 = 1, then 𝑎 − 𝑏 is equal to
2 2 2 2

𝑎2 𝑏2 𝑙2 𝑚2
a) 𝑎 − 𝑏
2 2 b) 𝑎 + 𝑏2 2 c) +𝑏(𝑎2 2 )2 d) (𝑎2 − 𝑏 2 )2
635. The circle 𝑥 + 𝑦 − 4𝑥 − 4𝑦 + 4 = 0 is inscribed in a triangle which has two of its sides along the
2 2

coordinate axes. If the locus of the circumcentre of the triangle is 𝑥 + 𝑦 − 𝑥𝑦 + 𝑘√𝑥 2 − 𝑦 2 = 0, then the
value of 𝑘 is equal to
a) 2 b) 1 c) −2 d) 3
636. Locus of the point which divides double ordinate of the ellipse 𝑥 2 + 𝑦2 = 1 in the ratio 1:2 internally, is
𝑎2 𝑏2
𝑥 2 9𝑦 2 1 𝑥 2 9𝑦 2 9𝑥 2 9𝑦 2 d) None of these
a) 𝑎2 − 𝑏 2 = 9 b) 𝑎2 + 𝑏 2 = 1 c) 𝑎2 + 𝑏 2 = 1

637. Equation of the parabola with its vertex at (1,1) and focus (3,1) is
a) (𝑥 − 1)2 = 8(𝑦 − 1) b) (𝑦 − 1)2 = 8(𝑥 − 3) c) (𝑦 − 1)2 = 8(𝑥 − 1) d) (𝑥 − 3)2 = 8(𝑦 − 1)

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638. A circle of radius 5 touches another circle
𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 2𝑥 − 4𝑦 − 20 = 0 at (5, 5), then its equation is
a) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 18𝑥 + 16𝑦 + 120 = 0 b) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 18𝑥 − 16𝑦 + 120 = 0
c) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 18𝑥 + 16𝑦 + 120 = 0 d) None of the above
639. If the chord of contact of tangents from a point 𝑃(𝑥1 , 𝑦1 ) to the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 𝑎2 touches the circle
(𝑥 − 𝑎)2 + 𝑦 2 = 𝑎2 , then the locus of (𝑥1 , 𝑦1 ), is
a) A circle b) A parabola c) An ellipse d) A hyperbola
640. A line is at a constant distance 𝑐 from the origin and meets the coordinate axes in 𝐴 and 𝐵. The locus of the
centre of the circle passing through 𝑂, 𝐴, 𝐵 is
a) 𝑥 −2 + 𝑦 −2 = 𝑐 −2 b) 𝑥 −2 + 𝑦 −2 = 2𝑐 −2 c) 𝑥 −2 + 𝑦 −2 = 3𝑐 −2 d) 𝑥 −2 + 𝑦 −2 = 4𝑐 −2
641. An equilateral triangle 𝑆𝐴𝐵 is inscribed in the parabola 𝑦 2 = 4𝑎𝑥 having it’s focus at 𝑆. If chord 𝐴𝐵 lies
towards the left 𝑆, then length of the side of this triangle is
a) 3𝑎(2 − √3) b) 4𝑎(2 − √3) c) 2𝑎(2 − √3) d) 8𝑎(2 − √3)
642. If the foci and vertices of an ellipse be (±1,0) and (±2, 0) then the minor axis of the ellipse is
a) 2√5 b) 2 c) 4 d) 2√3
643. If the circle 𝑥 + 𝑦 + 2𝑥 + 3𝑦 + 1 = 0 cuts 𝑥 + 𝑦 + 4𝑥 + 3𝑦 + 2 = 0 in 𝐴 and 𝐵, then the equation of
2 2 2 2

the circle on 𝐴𝐵 as diameter is

a) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 𝑥 + 3𝑦 + 3 = 0
b) 2 𝑥 2 + 2 𝑦 2 + 2 𝑥 + 6 𝑦 + 1 = 0
c) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 𝑥 + 6 𝑦 + 1 = 0
d) None of these
644. Two tangents to the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 4 at the points 𝐴 and 𝐵 meet at𝑝(−4, 0). The area of the quadrilateral
𝑃𝐴𝑂𝐵, where 𝑂 is the origin, is
a) 4 sq units b) 6√2 sq units c) 4√3 sq units d) None of these
645. Tangent at a point of the ellipse + = 1 is drawn which cuts the coordinate axes at 𝐴 and 𝐵. The
𝑥 2 𝑦 2

𝑎2 𝑏2
minimum area of the ∆𝑂𝐴𝐵 is (𝑂 being the origin)
𝑎3 + 𝑎𝑏 + 𝑏 3 (𝑎2 + 𝑏 2 )
a) 𝑎𝑏 b) c) 𝑎2 + 𝑏 2 d)
3 4
646. The vertex of the parabola 𝑥 2 + 2𝑦 = 8𝑥 − 7 is
9 9 9 7
a) ( , 0) b) (4, ) c) (2, ) d) (4, )
2 2 2 2
647. Let 𝐶 be the circle with centre (0, 0) and radius 3 unit. The equation of the locus of the mid points of the
2𝜋
chords of the circle 𝐶 that subtend an angle of at its centre, is
3
27 9 3
a) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 1 b) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = c) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = d) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 =
4 4 2
648. The equation of the circle passing through (1, 1) and the points of intersection of
𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 13𝑥 − 3𝑦 = 0 and 2𝑥 2 + 2𝑦 2 + 4𝑥 − 7𝑦 − 25 = 0 is
a) 4𝑥 2 + 4𝑦 2 − 30𝑥 − 10𝑦 = 25
b) 4𝑥 2 + 4𝑦 2 + 30𝑥 − 13𝑦 − 25 = 0
c) 4𝑥 2 + 4𝑦 2 − 17𝑥 − 10𝑦 + 25 = 0
d) None of the above
649. If the line 𝑥 cos α + 𝑦 sin α = 𝑝 be normal to the ellipse 𝑥 2 + 𝑦2 = 1, then
𝑎2 𝑏2
a) 𝑝2 (𝑎2 2 2 2
cos α + 𝑏 sin α) = 𝑎 − 𝑏2 2 b) 𝑝 2 (𝑎2
cos 2 α + 𝑏 2 sin2 α) = (𝑎2 − 𝑏 2 )2
c) 𝑝 (𝑎 sec 2 α + 𝑏 2 cosec 2 α) = 𝑎2 − 𝑏 2
2 2 d) 𝑝2 (𝑎2 sec 2 α + 𝑏 2 cosec 2 α) = (𝑎2 − 𝑏 2 )2
650. Asymptotes of a hyperbola 𝑥 2 − 𝑦2 = 1 are
25 16
25 4 5 4
a) 𝑥 = ± 𝑦 b) 𝑥 = ± 𝑦 c) 𝑦 = ± 𝑥 d) 𝑦 = ± 𝑥
16 5 4 5
651. The line among the following which touches the parabola 𝑦 2 = 4𝑎𝑥, is

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 a) 𝑥 + 𝑚𝑦 + 𝑎𝑚3 = 0 b) 𝑥 − 𝑚y + 𝑎𝑚2 = 0 c) 𝑥 + 𝑚𝑦 − 𝑎𝑚2 = 0 d) 𝑦 + 𝑚𝑥 + 𝑎𝑚2 = 0
652. The tangents from a point (2√2, 1) to the hyperbola 16𝑥 2 − 25𝑦 2 = 400 include an angle equal to
a) 𝜋/2 b) 𝜋/4 c) 𝜋 d) 𝜋/3
653. The limiting points of the coaxial system of circles 𝑥 + 𝑦 + 2𝜆𝑦 + 4 = 0 are
2 2

a) (0, ±4) b) (±2, 0) c) (0, ±1) d) (0, ±2)

654. The equation of the circle which passes through the origin and cuts orthogonally each of the circles 𝑥 2 +
𝑦 2 − 6𝑥 + 8 = 0 and 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 2𝑥 − 2𝑦 − 7 = 0 is
a) 3𝑥 2 + 3𝑦 2 − 8𝑥 − 13𝑦 = 0 b) 3𝑥 2 + 3𝑦 2 − 8𝑥 + 29𝑦 = 0
c) 3𝑥 2 + 3𝑦 2 + 8𝑥 + 29𝑦 = 0 d) 3𝑥 2 + 3𝑦 2 − 8𝑥 − 29𝑦 = 0
655. If a normal of slope 𝑚 to the parabola 𝑦 2 = 4𝑎𝑥 touches the hyperbola 𝑥 2 − 𝑦 2 = 𝑎2 , then
a) 𝑚6 − 4𝑚4 − 3𝑚2 + 1 = 0
b) 𝑚6 − 4𝑚4 + 3𝑚2 − 1 = 0
c) 𝑚6 + 4𝑚4 − 3𝑚2 + 1 = 0
d) 𝑚6 + 4𝑚4 + 3𝑚2 + 1 = 0
656. If two tangents drawn from a point 𝑃 to the parabola 𝑦 2 = 4𝑥 be such that the slope of one tangent is
double of the other, then 𝑃 lies on the curve
a) 9𝑦 = 2𝑥 2 b) 9𝑥 = 2𝑦 2 c) 2𝑥 = 9𝑦 2 d) None of these
657. The other end of the diameter through the point (−1, 1) on the circle
𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 6𝑥 + 4𝑦 − 12 = 0 is
a) (−7, 5) b) (−7, −5) c) (7, −5) d) (7, 5)
658. Angle between tangents drawn from the point (5, 4) to the ellipse + = 1, is
𝑥 2 𝑦 2

25 16
a) 60° b) 90° c) 120° d) 45°
659. A common tangent to circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 16 and an ellipse is 𝑥 2 + 𝑦2 = 1 is
49 4
2 4√4 d) None of these
a) 𝑦 = 𝑥 + 4√5 b) 𝑦 = 𝑥 + √53 c) 𝑦 = 𝑥+
√11 √11
660. 𝑦 = 4𝑥 2 and 𝑥 2 − 𝑦2 = 1 intersect, if
2
𝑎 16
1 1 1 d) None of these
a) |𝑎| ≤ b) 𝑎 < − c) 𝑎 > −
√2 √2 √2
661. Let 𝐴𝐵 be the intercept of the line 𝑦 = 𝑥 the circle𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 2𝑥 = 0. Then, the equation of the circle with
𝐴𝐵 as its diameter is
a) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 𝑥 − 𝑦 = 0 b) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 𝑥 + 𝑦 = 0
c) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 2(𝑥 − 𝑦) = 0 d) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 2𝑥 + 𝑦 = 0
662. The ends of the latusrectum of the conic 𝑥 2 + 10𝑥 − 16𝑦 + 25 = 0 are
a) (3, −4), (13, 4) b) (−3, −4), (13, − 4) c) (3, 4), (−13, 4) d) (5, −8), (−5, 8)
663. Equation of a circle passing through the origin and making intercept by the line 4𝑥 + 3𝑦 = 12 with
coordinate axes, is
a) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 3𝑥 + 4𝑦 = 0 b) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 3𝑥 − 4𝑦 = 0
c) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 3𝑥 + 4𝑦 = 0 d) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 3𝑥 − 4𝑦 = 0
664. The area of square inscribed in a circle 𝑥 + 𝑦 − 6𝑥 − 8𝑦 = 0 is
2 2

a) 100 sq unit b) 50 sq unit c) 25 sq unit d) None of these

665. The length of the transverse axis of the rectangular hyperbola 𝑥𝑦 = 18 is
a) 6 b) 12 c) 18 d) 9
666. Equation of the circle which touches 3 𝑥 + 4 𝑦 = 7 and passes through (1, −2) and (4, −3) is
a) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 94 𝑥 + 18 𝑦 + 55 = 0
b) 15 𝑥 2 + 15 𝑦 2 − 94 𝑥 + 18 𝑦 + 55 = 0
c) 15 𝑥 2 + 15 𝑦 2 + 94 𝑥 + 18 𝑦 + 55 = 0
d) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 94 𝑥 − 18 𝑦 + 55 = 0
667. The line 3𝑥 + 5𝑦 = 15√2 is a tangent to the ellipse 𝑥 2 + 𝑦2 = 1, at a point whose eccentric angle is
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 a) 𝜋/6 b) 𝜋/4 c) 𝜋/3 d) 2𝜋/3
668. The coordinates of the centre of the smallest circle passing through the origin and having 𝑦 = 𝑥 + 1 as a
diameter are
1 1 1 1 1 1
a) ( , − ) b) ( , ) c) (−1, 0) d) (− , )
2 2 2 3 2 2
669. If the tangent at the point (𝑎 sec 𝛼 , 𝑏 tan 𝛼) to the hyperbola 𝑥 2 − 𝑦2 = 1 meets the transverse axis at 𝑇,
𝑎2 𝑏2
then the distance of 𝑇 from a focus of the hyperbola is
a) 𝑏(𝑒 − cos 𝛼) b) 𝑏(𝑒 + cos 𝛼) c) 𝑎(𝑒 + cos 𝛼) d) √𝑎2 𝑒 2 + 𝑏 2 cot 2 𝛼
670. For an ellipse with eccentricity 1/2 the centre is at the origin. If one directrix is 𝑥 = 4, then the equation of
the ellipse is
a) 3𝑥 2 + 4𝑦 2 = 1 b) 3𝑥 2 + 4𝑦 2 = 12 c) 4𝑥 2 + 3𝑦 2 = 1 d) 4𝑥 2 + 3𝑦 2 = 12
671. If the focal distance of an end of the minor axis of an ellipse (referred to its axes as the axes of 𝑥 and 𝑦
respectively) is 𝑘 and the distance between its foci is 2ℎ, then its equation is
𝑥2 𝑦2 𝑥2 𝑦2 𝑥2 𝑦2 𝑥2 𝑦2
a) + = 1 b) + = 1 c) + = 1 d) + =1
𝑘 2 ℎ2 𝑘 2 𝑘 2 − ℎ2 𝑘 2 ℎ2 − 𝑘 2 𝑘 2 𝑘 2 + ℎ2
672. The straight line 𝑥 + 𝑦 − 1 = 0 meets the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 6𝑥 − 8𝑦 = 0 at 𝐴and 𝐵. Then, the equation of
the circle of which 𝐴𝐵 is a diameter is
a) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 2𝑦 − 6 = 0 b) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 2𝑦 − 6 = 0
c) 2(𝑥 + 𝑦 ) + 2𝑦 − 6 = 0
2 2 d) 3(𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 ) + 2𝑦 − 6 = 0
673. The curve represented by 𝑥 = 3 (cos 𝑡 + sin 𝑡), 𝑦 = 4(cos 𝑡 − sin 𝑡) is
a) Ellipse b) Parabola c) Hyperbola d) Circle
674. 𝐶1 And 𝐶2 are circles of unit radius with centres at (0, 0) and (1, 0) respectively. 𝐶3 Is a circle of unit
radius, passes through the centres of the circles 𝐶1 and 𝐶2 and have its centre above 𝑥-axis. Equation of the
common tangent to 𝐶1 and 𝐶2 which does not pass through 𝐶2 , is
a) 𝑥 − √3𝑦 + 2 = 0 b) √3𝑥 − 𝑦 + 2 = 0 c) √3𝑥 − 𝑦 − 2 = 0 d) 𝑥 + √3𝑦 + 2 = 0
675. The normal at a point 𝑃 on the ellipse 𝑥 + 4𝑦 = 16 meets the 𝑥-axis at 𝒬. If 𝑀 is the mid point of the line
2 2

segment 𝑃𝒬, then the locus of 𝑀 intersects the latusrectum of the given ellipse at the points
3√5 2 3√5 √19 1 4√3
a) (± ,± ) b) (± ,± ) c) (±2√3, ± ) d) (±2√3, ± )
2 7 2 4 7 7
676. If (0,6)and (0,3) are respectively the vertex and focus of a parabola, then its equation is
a) 𝑥 2 + 12𝑦 = 72 b) 𝑥 2 − 12𝑦 = 72 c) 𝑦 2 − 12𝑥 = 72 d) 𝑦 2 + 12𝑥 = 72
677. Set of values of m for which a chord of slope m of the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 4 touches the parabola 𝑦 2 = 4𝑥, is

√2 − 1 √2 − 1
a) (−∞, −√ ) ∪ (√ , ∞)
2 2

b) (−∞, −1) ∪ (1, ∞)

c) (−1,1)
d) 𝑅
678. The parabola 𝑦 2 = 4𝑎𝑥 passes through the point (2, −6), then the length of its latusrectum is
a) 18 b) 9 c) 6 d) 16
679. If the circle 𝑥 + 𝑦 + 2𝑔𝑥 + 2𝑓𝑦 + 𝑐 = 0 is touched by 𝑦 = 𝑥 at 𝑃 such that 𝑂𝑃 = 6√2, then the value of 𝑐
2 2

is
a) 36 b) 144 c) 72 d) None of these
680. From a point on the circle𝑥 + 𝑦 = 𝑎 , two tangents are drawn to the circle𝑥 + 𝑦 2 = 𝑎2 sin2 𝛼. The angle
2 2 2 2

between them is
𝛼 d) None of these
a) 𝛼 b) c) 2𝛼
2
681. The sum of the squares of the perpendiculars on any tangent to the ellipse 𝑥 2 + 𝑦2 = 1 from two points on
𝑎2 𝑏2
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 a) 2𝑎2 b) 2𝑏 2 c) 𝑎2 + 𝑏 2 d) 𝑎2 − 𝑏 2
682. If two chords having lengths 𝑎 − 1 and 3(𝑎 + 1), where 𝑎 is a constant of a circle bisect each other, then
2

the radius of the circle is

a) 6 15 c) 8 19
b) d)
2 2
683. The eccentric angle of a point on the ellipse 𝑥 2 + 𝑦2 = 1, whose distance from the centre of the ellipse is 2,
6 2
is
𝜋 3𝜋 5𝜋 7𝜋
a) b) c) d)
4 2 3 6
684. The equation of the parabola whose focus is the point (0, 0) and the tangent at the vertex is 𝑥 − 𝑦 + 1 = 0,
is
a) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 2𝑥𝑦 − 4𝑥 + 4𝑦 − 4 = 0 b) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 2𝑥𝑦 + 4𝑥 − 4𝑦 − 4 = 0
c) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 2𝑥𝑦 − 4𝑥 + 4𝑦 − 4 = 0 d) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 2𝑥𝑦 − 4𝑥 − 4𝑦 + 4 = 0
685. If 𝑎 ≠ 0 and the line 2𝑏𝑥 + 3𝑐𝑦 + 4𝑑 = 0, passes through the points of intersection of the parabolas𝑦 2 =
4𝑎𝑥 𝑥 2 = 4𝑎𝑦, then
a) 𝑑2 + (2𝑏 + 3𝑐)2 = 0 b) 𝑑2 + (3𝑏 + 2𝑐)2 = 0 c) 𝑑 2 + (2𝑏 − 3𝑐)2 = 0 d) 𝑑2 + (3𝑏 − 2𝑐)2 = 0
686. The foci of the Basic Terms of Conics 25𝑥 2 + 16𝑦 2 − 150𝑥 = 175 are
a) (0, ±3) b) (0, ±2) c) (3, ±3) d) (0, ±1)
687. The inverse of the point (1, 2) with respect to the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 4𝑥 − 6𝑦 + 9 = 0, is
1 b) (2, 1) c) (0, 1) d) (1, 0)
a) (1, )
2
688. the equation 𝑎𝑥 2 + 2 ℎ𝑥𝑦 + 𝑏𝑦 2 + 2 𝑔𝑥 + 2 𝑓𝑦 + 𝑐 = 0 represents a circle, the condition will be
a) 𝑎 = 𝑏 and 𝑐 = 0 b) 𝑓 = 𝑔 and ℎ = 0 c) 𝑎 = 𝑏 and ℎ = 0 d) 𝑓 = 𝑔 and 𝑐 = 0
689. The equation of a circle with origin as a centre and passing through an equilateral triangle whose median
is of length 3𝑎, is
a) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 9𝑎2 b) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 16𝑎2 c) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 4𝑎2 d) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 𝑎2
690. A hyperbola, having the transverse axis of length 2 sin 𝜃, is confocal with the ellipse 3𝑥 2 + 4𝑦 2 = 12.
Then, its equation is
2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
a) 𝑥 cosec θ − 𝑦 sec θ = 1 b) 𝑥 sec θ − 𝑦 cosec θ = 1
c) 𝑥 2 sin2 θ − 𝑦 2 cos 2 θ = 1 d) 𝑥 2 cos 2 θ − 𝑦 2 sin2 θ = 1
691. The lines 3𝑥 − 4𝑦 + 4 = 0 and 6𝑥 − 8𝑦 − 7 = 0 are tangents to the same circle. Then, its radius is
a) 1/4 b) 1/2 c) 3/4 d) None of these
692. The values of 𝜃 in [0, 2 𝜋] so that circles 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 2(sin 𝛼)𝑥 + 2(cos 𝛼)𝑦 + sin2 𝜃 = 0 always lies inside
the square of unit side length, is /are
a) (𝜋/3, 2 𝜋/3) b) [4 𝜋, 5 𝜋/3] c) (𝜋/4, 2 𝜋/3) d) None of these
693. The locus of the point intersection of tangents to the parabola 𝑦 = 4(𝑥 + 1) and 𝑦 2 = 8(𝑥 + 2) which are
2

perpendicular to each other is

a) 𝑥 + 7 = 0 b) 𝑥 − 𝑦 = 4 c) 𝑥 + 3 = 0 d) 𝑦 − 𝑥 = 12
694. The equation of the parabola whose focus is (3, −4) and directrix 6𝑥 − 7𝑦 + 5 = 0, is
a) (7𝑥 + 6𝑦)2 − 570𝑥 + 750𝑦 + 2100 = 0 b) (7𝑥 + 6𝑦)2 + 570𝑥 − 750𝑦 + 2100 = 0
c) (7𝑥 − 6𝑦) − 570𝑥 + 750𝑦 + 2100 = 0
2 d) (7𝑥 − 6𝑦)2 + 570𝑥 − 750𝑦 + 2100 = 0
695. If one end of a diameter of the ellipse 4 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 16 is (√3, 2), then the other end is
a) (−√3, 2) b) (√3, −2) c) (−√3, −√2) d) (0,0)
696. The angle between the asymptotes of the hyperbola 27𝑥 − 9𝑦 = 24 is
2 2

a) 30° b) 120° c) 45° d) 240°

697. The point (sin 𝜃, cos 𝜃), 𝜃 being any real number, lie inside the circle 𝑥 + 𝑦 − 2𝑥 − 2𝑦 + 𝜆 = 0, if
2 2

a) 𝜆 < 1 + 2√2 b) 𝜆 > 2√2 − 1 c) 𝜆 < −1 − 2√2 d) 𝜆 > 1 + 2√2

698. The angle between the pair of tangents drawn to the ellipse 3𝑥 + 2𝑦 = 5 from the point (1, 2) is
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 12 12
a) tan−1 ( ) b) tan−1 (6√5) c) tan−1 ( ) d) tan−1 (12√5)
5 √5
699. The maximum area of an isosceles triangle inscribed in the ellipse 𝑥 2 + 𝑦2 = 1 with vertex at one at one
𝑎2 𝑏2
end of major axis is
3√3 5√3 d) None of these
a) √3 𝑎𝑏 b) 𝑎𝑏 c) 𝑎𝑏
4 4
700. If the minor axis of an ellipse subtends an angle of 60° at each focus of the ellipse, then its eccentricity is
1 2 d) None of these
a) √3 b) c)
2 √2 √3
701. A man running round a race course notes that the sum of the distances of two flag posts from him is
always 10m and the distance between the flag posts is 8m. The area of the path he encloses (in square
metre) is
a) 15𝜋 b) 12𝜋 c) 18𝜋 d) 8𝜋
702. The middle point of the chord 𝑥 + 3𝑦 = 2 of the conic 𝑥 2 + 𝑥𝑦 − 𝑦 2 = 1 is
a) (5, −1) b) (1, 1) c) (2, 0) d) (−1, 1)
703. The circles 𝑥 + 𝑦 − 4𝑥 − 6𝑦 − 12 = 0 and 𝑥 + 𝑦 + 4𝑥 + 6𝑦 + 4 = 0
2 2 2 2

a) Touch externally b) Do not intersect

c) Intersect at two points d) Are concentric
704. The equation of the director circle of the hyperbola 𝑥 − 𝑦2 = 1, is given by
2

16 4
a) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 16 b) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 4 c) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 20 d) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 12
705. If the lines 2𝑥 + 3𝑦 + 1 = 0 and 3𝑥 − 𝑦 − 4 = 0 lie along diameters of acircle of circumference 10𝜋, then
the equation of the circle is
a) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 2𝑥 + 2𝑦 − 23 = 0 b) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 2𝑥 − 2𝑦 − 23 = 0
c) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 2𝑥 + 2𝑦 − 23 = 0 d) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 2𝑥 − 2𝑦 − 23 = 0
706. The value of 𝜆, for which the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 2𝜆𝑥 + 6𝑦 + 1 = 0 intersects the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 4𝑥 + 2𝑦 =
0 orthogonally, is
11 −5 5
a) b) −1 c) d)
8 4 2
707. The area of the triangle formed by any tangent to the hyperbola 𝑥 2 − 𝑦2 = 1 with its asymptotes is
𝑎2 𝑏2
a) 4𝑎2 𝑏 2 b) 𝑎2 𝑏 2 c) 4𝑎𝑏 d) 𝑎𝑏
708. If the chords of contact of tangents drawn from 𝑃 to the hyperbola 𝑥 − 𝑦 = 𝑎 and its auxiliary circle are
2 2 2

at right angle, then 𝑃 lies on

a) 𝑥 2 − 𝑦 2 = 3𝑎2 b) 𝑥 2 − 𝑦 2 = 2𝑎2 c) 𝑥 2 − 𝑦 2 = 0 d) 𝑥 2 − 𝑦 2 = 1
709. Let 𝑃 be a point on the ellipse 𝑥 + 𝑦 = 1, of eccentricity 𝑒. If 𝐴, 𝐴′ are the vertices and 𝑆, 𝑆′ are the foci of
2 2

𝑎2 𝑏2
the ellipse, then Area ∆ 𝑃𝑆𝑆 : Area ∆ 𝐴𝑃𝐴′ =
′

1
a) 𝑒 3 : 1 b) 𝑒 2 : 1 c) 𝑒 ∶ 1 d) ∶1
𝑒
710. The centre of the ellipse 9𝑥 2 + 25𝑦 2 − 18𝑥 − 100𝑦 − 166 = 0, is
a) (1,1) b) (−1,2) c) (−1,1) d) (1,2 )
711. Length of major axis of ellipse 9𝑥 + 7𝑦 = 63 is
2 2

a) 3 b) 9 c) 6 d) 2√7
712. Equation of the normal to the ellipse 4(𝑥 − 1) + 9(𝑦 − 2) = 36, which is parallel to the line 3𝑥 − 𝑦 = 1,
2 2

is
a) 3𝑥 − 𝑦 = √5 b) 3𝑥 − 𝑦 = √5 − 3
c) 3𝑥 − 𝑦 = √5 + 2 d) 3𝑥 − 𝑦 = √5(√5 + 1)
713. If 𝑒 and 𝑒 be the eccentricities of a hyperbola and its conjugate, then 1 + 1 is equal to
′
𝑒2 (𝑒)2
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714. In the parabola 𝑦 2 = 4𝑎𝑥, the length of the chord passing through the vertex inclined to the axis at is
4
a) 4𝑎√2 b) 2𝑎√2 c) 𝑎√2 d) 𝑎
715. If 𝑒 is eccentricity of 𝑥2
ellipse 𝑎2 +
𝑦2
= 1(𝑎 > 𝑏) and 𝑒′ is
𝑥2
eccentricity of 𝑎2 +
𝑦2
= 1(𝑎 < 𝑏), then
𝑏2 𝑏2
1 1 d) None of these
a) 𝑒 = 𝑒′ b) 𝑒𝑒 ′ = 1 2 c)
+ 2
=1
𝑒 (𝑒′)
716. The area (in square unit) of the circle which touches the lines 4𝑥 + 3𝑦 = 15 and 4𝑥 + 3𝑦 = 5 is
a) 4𝜋 b) 3𝜋 c) 2𝜋 d) 𝜋
717. The sum of the coefficients in the expansion of (𝛼 𝑥 − 2 𝛼 𝑥 + 1) , as a polynomial in 𝑥, vanishes.
2 2 51

Position of the point (𝛼, 2 𝛼 2 ) with respect to the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 4, is

a) Outside b) Inside c) On side d) Cannot be decided
718. The locus of the poles of tangents to the auxiliary circle with respect to the ellipse 𝑥 2 + 𝑦2 = 1, is
𝑎2 𝑏2
𝑥2
𝑦 2
1 𝑥 2
𝑦 1 2
𝑥 𝑦 2
1 2 d) None of these
a) + 2= 2 b) + 4= 2 c) + 4= 2
𝑎 2 𝑏 𝑎 𝑎 4 𝑏 𝑏 𝑎 4 𝑏 𝑎
719. The points (5, −7) lies outside the circle
a) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 8𝑥 = 0 b) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 5𝑥 + 7𝑦 = 0
c) 𝑥 + 𝑦 − 5𝑥 + 7𝑦 − 1 = 0
2 2 d) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 8𝑥 + 7𝑦 − 2 = 0
720. If the lines joining the foci of the ellipse 𝑥 2 + 𝑦2 = 1, where 𝑎 > 𝑏 and an extremity of its minor axis are
𝑎2 𝑏2
inclined at an angle 60°, then the eccentricity of the ellipse is
1 √7
a) − √3 b) c) √5 d)
2 2 2 3
721. The two parabolas 𝑥 2 = 4𝑦 and 𝑦 2 = 4𝑥 meet in two distinct points. One of these is the origin and the
other is
a) (2,2) b) (4, −4) c) (4,4) d) (−2,2)
722. If the circles 𝑥 + 𝑦 + 2𝑔𝑥 + 2𝑓𝑦 = 0 and 𝑥 + 𝑦 + 2𝑔 𝑥 + 2𝑓 𝑦 = 0 touch each other, then
2 2 2 2 ′ ′

a) 𝑓𝑓 ′ = gg ′ b) 𝑓g = 𝑓 ′ g ′ c) (𝑓g)2 = (𝑓 ′ g ′ )2 d) 𝑓g ′ = 𝑓 ′ g
723. If the normals at two points 𝑃 and 𝑄 of a parabola 𝑦 2 = 4𝑎𝑥 intersect at a third point 𝑅 on the curve, then
the product of ordinates of 𝑃 and 𝑄 is
a) 4𝑎2 b) 2𝑎2 c) −4𝑎2 d) 8𝑎2
724. The equation of the line which is tangent to both the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 5 and the parabola 𝑦 2 = 40𝑥 is
a) 2𝑥 − 𝑦 ± 5 = 0 b) 2𝑥 − 𝑦 + 5 = 0 c) 2𝑥 − 𝑦 − 5 = 0 d) 2𝑥 + 𝑦 + 5 = 0
725. The length of the chord of the parabola 𝑦 2 = 4𝑎𝑥, which passes through the vertex and makes an angle α
with the axis of the parabola is
a) 4𝑎 cos α cosec 2 α b) 4𝑎 cos α cosec 2 α c) 𝑎 cos α cosec 2 α d) 𝑎 cos 2 α 𝑎 cosec α
726. 𝑥 = 1 is the radical axis of the two orthogonally intersecting circles. If 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 4 is one of the circles,
then the circles, then the other circle is
a) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 4𝑥 + 4 = 0 b) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 8𝑥 + 4 = 0 c) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 8𝑥 − 4 = 0 d) None of these
727. The equation (𝑥 − 𝑥1 )(𝑥 − 𝑥2 ) + (𝑦 − 𝑦1 )(𝑦 − 𝑦2 ) = 0 represents a circle whose centre is
𝑥1 − 𝑥2 𝑦1 − 𝑦2 𝑥1 + 𝑥2 𝑦1 + 𝑦2
a) ( , ) b) ( , ) c) (𝑥1 , 𝑦1 ) d) (𝑥2 , 𝑦2 )
2 2 2 2
728. 𝑥 = 4(1 + cos θ) and 𝑦 = 3(1 + sin θ) are the parametric equations of
(𝑥 − 3)2 (𝑦 − 4)2 (𝑥 + 4)2 (𝑦 + 3)2
a) + =1 b) + =1
9 16 16 9
(𝑥 − 4)2 (𝑦 − 3)2 (𝑥 − 4)2 (𝑦 − 3)2
c) − =1 d) + =1
16 9 16 9
729. If the chord of contact of tangents from a point on the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 𝑟12 to the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 𝑟22
touches the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 𝑟32 , then 𝑟, , 𝑟2 , 𝑟3 are in
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730. The locus of the poles of tangents to the director circle of the ellipse 𝑥 2 + 𝑦2 = 1 with respect to the ellipse
𝑎2 𝑏2
𝑥2 𝑦2
+ = 1, is
𝑎2 𝑏2
𝑥2
𝑦2 1 𝑥2 𝑦2 1 𝑥2 𝑦2 1 d) None of these
a) + = b) + = c) + 6= 2
𝑎 2 𝑏 2 2
𝑎 +𝑏 2 𝑎 4 𝑎 4 2
𝑎 +𝑏 2 𝑎 6 𝑏 𝑎 +𝑏 2

731. If chords of the hyperbola 𝑥 2 − 𝑦 2 = 𝑎2 touch the parabola 𝑦 2 = 4𝑎𝑥. Then, the locus of the middle points
of these chord is
a) 𝑦 2 = (𝑥 − 𝑎)𝑥 3 b) 𝑦 2 (𝑥 − 𝑎) = 𝑥 3 c) 𝑥 2 (𝑥 − 𝑎) = 𝑥 3 d) None of these
732. If the parabola 𝑦 = 4𝑎𝑥 passes through the point (1, −2), then tangent at this point is
2

a) 𝑥 − 𝑦 − 1 = 0 b) 𝑥 + 𝑦 + 1 = 0 c) 𝑥 − 𝑦 + 1 = 0 d) None of these
733. If the circles 𝑥 + 𝑦 + 2𝑥 + 2𝑘𝑦 + 11 = 6 and 𝑥 + 𝑦 + 2𝑘𝑦 + 𝐾 = 0 intersect orthogonally, then 𝑘 is
2 2 2 2

3 3 3 3
a) 2 or − b) −2 or c) 2 or d) −2
2 2 2 2
734. The foci of the hyperbola 2𝑥 2 − 3𝑦 2 = 5 are
5 5 √5 d) None of these
a) (± , 0) b) (± 6 , 0) c) (± , 0)
√6 6
735. Consider the circles 𝑥 + (𝑦 − 1) = 9, (𝑥 − 1) + 𝑦 = 25. They are such that
2 2 2 2

a) These circles touch each other

b) One of these circles lies entirely inside the other
c) Each of these circle lies outside the other
d) They intersect in two point
736. The circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 8𝑦 − 4 = 0, cuts the real circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 𝑔𝑥 + 4 = 0 orthogonally, if
a) For any real value of 𝑔 b) For no real value of 𝑔
c) 𝑔 = 0 d) 𝑔 < −2, 𝑔 > 2
737. If 𝑃 is any point on the ellipse + = 1 and 𝑆 and 𝑆′ are the foci, then 𝑃𝑆 + 𝑃𝑆′ is equal to
𝑥 2 𝑦 2

36 16
a) 4 b) 8 c) 10 d) 12
738. If 𝐴, 𝐴′ are the vertices, 𝑆, 𝑆′ are the foci and 𝑍, 𝑍′ are the feet of the directrices of an ellipse with centre 𝐶,
then 𝐶𝑆, 𝐶𝐴, 𝐶𝑍 are in
a) A.P. b) G.P. c) H.P. d) None of these
739. The condition that the parabola 𝑦 2 = 4𝑐(𝑥 − 𝑑) and 𝑦 2 = 4𝑎𝑥 have a common normal other than 𝑥-axis
(𝑎 > 0, 𝑐 > 0), if
a) 2𝑎 < 2𝑐 + 𝑑 b) 2𝑐 < 2𝑎 + 𝑑 c) 2𝑑 < 2𝑎 + 𝑐 d) 2𝑑 < 2𝑐 + 𝑎
740. The equation of the circle whose diameter is the common chord of the circles
𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 2𝑥 + 3𝑦 + 2 = 0
and 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 2𝑥 − 3𝑦 − 4 = 0 is
a) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 2𝑥 + 2𝑦 + 2 = 0 b) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 2𝑥 + 2𝑦 − 1 = 0
c) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 2𝑥 + 2𝑦 + 1 = 0 d) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 2𝑥 + 2𝑦 + 3 = 0
741. The coaxial system of circles given by 𝑥 + 𝑦 + 2𝑔𝑥 + 𝑐 = 0 for 𝑐 < 0 respects
2 2

a) Intersecting circles b) Non-intersecting circles

c) Touching circles d) Touching or non-intersecting circles
742. The value of 𝜆, for which the line 2𝑥 − 𝜆𝑦 = −3 is a normal to the conic 𝑥 2 + 𝑦2 = 1 is
8
3 4
1
a) − √3 b) c) −3 d) ± √3
2 2 2
743. If the length of the latusrectum of the ellipse 𝑥 tan 𝜃 + 𝑦 sec 𝜃 = 1 is 1/2, then 𝜃 =
2 2 2 2

a) 𝜋/12,5𝜋/12 b) 𝜋/6,5𝜋/6 c) 7 𝜋/12 d) None of these

744. If 2𝑦 = 𝑥 and 3𝑦 + 4𝑥 = 0 are the equations of a pair of conjugate diameters of an ellipse, then the
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a) √ b) √ c) √ d) √
3 5 3 2
745. Equation 1 = 1 + 3 cos θ represents
𝑟 8 8
a) A rectangular hyperbola b) A hyperbola
c) An ellipse d) A parabola
746. The length of the latusrectum of an ellipse is one third of its major axis. Its eccentricity would be
2 2 1 1
a) b) √ c) d)
3 3 √3 √2
747. The locus of centre of a circle which passes through the origin and cuts off a length of 4 unit from the line
𝑥 = 3 is
a) 𝑦 2 + 6𝑥 = 0 b) 𝑦 2 + 6𝑥 = 13 c) 𝑦 2 + 6𝑥 = 10 d) 𝑥 2 + 6𝑦 = 13
748. The equation of latusrectum of a parabola is 𝑥 + 𝑦 = 8 and the equation of the tangent at the vertex is 𝑥 +
𝑦 = 12, then length of the latusrectum is
a) 4√2 b) 2√2 c) 8 d) 8√2
749. The equation of the hyperbola referred to the axes of coordinate and whose distance between the foci is
16 and eccentricity is √2, is
a) 𝑥 2 − 𝑦 2 = 16 b) 𝑥 2 − 𝑦 2 = 32 c) 𝑥 = 2𝑦 2 = 16 d) 𝑦 2 − 𝑥 2 = 16
750. A circle touches 𝑦-axis at (0,2) and has an intercept of 4 units on the positive side of 𝑥-axis. The equation
of the circle is
a) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 4(√2 𝑥 + 𝑦) + 4 = 0
b) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 4(𝑥 + √2𝑦) + 4 = 0
c) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 2(√2 𝑥 + 𝑦) + 4 = 0
d) None of these
751. If 𝑡 is a parameter, then 𝑥 = 𝑎 (𝑡 + 1) , 𝑦 = 𝑏 (𝑡 − 1) represents
𝑡 𝑡
a) An ellipse b) A circle
c) A pair of straight lines d) A hyperbola
752. A common tangent to 9𝑥 − 16𝑦 = 144 and 𝑥 + 𝑦 = 9, is
2 2 2 2

3 15 d) None of these
2 15 3
a) 𝑦 = 𝑥+ b) 𝑦 = 3√ 𝑥 + c) 𝑦 = 2√ 𝑥 + 15√7
√7 √7 7 √7 7
753. Equation of the circle with centre on the 𝑦-axis and passing through the origin and (2,3) is
a) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 13𝑦 = 0
b) 3 𝑥 2 + 3 𝑦 2 − 13 𝑦 = 0
c) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 13 𝑥 + 3 = 0
d) 6 𝑥 2 + 6 𝑦 2 − 13 𝑥 = 0
754. The angle between the asymptotes of the hyperbola 𝑥 2 − 𝑦2 = 1, is
16 9
3 3 3 4
a) 𝜋 − 2 tan−1 b) 𝜋 − 2 tan−1 c) tan−1 d) 𝜋 − 2 tan−1
4 2 4 3
755. If the point (−5 + 𝜆 𝜆 2 2
, −3 + 2) is an interior point of the larger segment of the circle 𝑥 + 𝑦 = 16 cut off
√ 2 √
by the line 𝑥 + 𝑦 = 2, then
a) 𝜆 ∈ (−∞, 5√2)
b) 𝜆 ∈ (4√2 − √14, 5√2)
c) 𝜆 ∈ (4√2 − √14, 4√2 + √14)
d) None of these
756. If the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 6𝑥 − 2𝑦 + 𝑘 = 0 bisects the circumference of the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 2𝑥 − 6𝑦 − 15 = 0,
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 a) 21 b) −21 c) 23 d) −23
757. If 𝑥 = 9 is the chord of contact of the hyperbola 𝑥 2 − 𝑦 2 = 9, then the equation of the corresponding pair
of tangents is
a) 9𝑥 2 − 8𝑦 2 + 18𝑥 − 9 = 0 b) 9𝑥 2 − 8𝑦 2 − 18𝑥 + 9 = 0
c) 9𝑥 − 8𝑦 − 18𝑥 − 9 = 0
2 2 d) 9𝑥 2 − 8𝑦 2 + 18𝑥 + 9 = 0
758. If the lines 𝑎1 𝑥 + 𝑏1 𝑦 + 𝑐1 = 0 and 𝑎2 𝑥 + 𝑏2 𝑦 + 𝑐2 = 0 cut the coordinate axes in concyclic points, then
a) |𝑎1 𝑎2 | = |𝑏1 𝑏2 | b) |𝑎1 𝑏1 | = |𝑎2 𝑏2 | c) |𝑎1 𝑏2 | = |𝑎2 𝑏1 | d) None of these
759. One of the diameters of the circle circumscribing the rectangle 𝐴𝐵𝐶𝐷 is 4𝑦 = 𝑥 + 7. If 𝐴 and 𝐵 are the
points (−3,4) and (5,4) respectively, then the area of the rectangle is
a) 16 sq. units b) 24 sq. units c) 32 sq. units d) None of these
760. The intercept on the line 𝑦 = 𝑥 by the circle 𝑥 + 𝑦 − 2𝑥 = 0 is 𝐴𝐵. The equation of the circle with 𝐴𝐵 as
2 2

diameter is
a) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 𝑥 + 𝑦 = 0 b) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 𝑥 + 𝑦 c) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 3𝑥 + 𝑦 = 0 d) None of these
761. Let 𝐿𝐿′ be the latusrectum and 𝑆 be a focus of the ellipse 𝑥 2 + 𝑦2 = 1. If ∆ 𝑆𝐿𝐿′ is equilaterial, then the
𝑎2 𝑏2
eccentricity of the ellipse is
a) 1/√5 b) 1/√3 c) 1/√2 d) √2/3
762. The radius of the circle 𝑟 − 2√2 𝑟(cos 𝜃 + sin 𝜃) − 5 = 0, is
2

a) 9 b) 5 c) 3 d) 2
763. If 𝑥 2 + 𝑦2 = 1(𝑎 > 𝑏) and 𝑥 2 − 𝑦 2 = 𝑐 2 cut at right angles, then
𝑎2 𝑏2
a) 𝑎 + 𝑏 2 = 2 𝑐 2
2 b) 𝑏 2 − 𝑎2 = 2 𝑐 2 c) 𝑎2 − 𝑏 2 = 2 𝑐 2 d) 𝑎2 𝑏 2 = 2 𝑐 2
764. If the chords of constant of tangents from two points (𝑥 , 𝑦 ) and (𝑥 , 𝑦 ) to the ellipse 𝑥2
+
𝑦2
= 1 are at
1 1 2 2 𝑎2 𝑏2
𝑥 𝑥
right angles, then 1 2 is equal to
𝑦1 𝑦2
𝑎2 𝑏2 𝑎4 𝑏4
a) b) − c) − d) −
𝑏2 𝑎2 𝑏4 𝑎4
765. The equation of the hyperbola of given transverse axis 2a with its vertex mid-way between the centre and
the corresponding focus is
a) 3𝑥 2 − 𝑦 2 = 𝑎2 b) 3𝑥 2 − 𝑦 2 = 3𝑎2 c) 𝑥 2 − 3𝑦 2 = 𝑎2 d) 𝑥 2 − 3𝑦 2 = 𝑎2
766. The equation of the circle concentric to the circle 2𝑥 2 + 2𝑦 2 − 3𝑥 + 6𝑦 + 2 = 0 and having double the area
of this circle, is
a) 8𝑥 2 + 8𝑦 2 − 24𝑥 + 48𝑦 − 13 = 0
b) 16𝑥 2 + 16𝑦 2 + 24𝑥 − 48𝑦 − 13 = 0
c) 16𝑥 2 + 16𝑦 2 − 24𝑥 + 48𝑦 − 13 = 0
d) 8𝑥 2 + 8𝑦 2 + 24𝑥 − 48𝑦 − 13 = 0
767. If a tangent, having slope − 4, to the ellipse 𝑥 2 + 𝑦2 = 1 intersects the major and minor axes in points 𝐴 and
3 18 32
𝐵 respectively, then the area of ∆ 𝑂𝐴𝐵 is equal to
a) 12 sq. units b) 48 sq. units c) 64 sq. units d) 24 sq. units
768. The angle of intersection between the curves 𝑥 = 4(𝑦 + 1) and 𝑥 = −4(𝑦 + 1) is
2 2
𝜋 𝜋 c) 0 𝜋
a) b) d)
6 4 2
769. The equation |√𝑥 2 + (𝑦 − 1)2 − √𝑥 2 + (𝑦 + 1)2 | = 𝑘 will represent a hyperbola for
a) 𝑘 ∈ (0,2) b) 𝑘 ∈ (0,1) c) 𝑘 ∈ (1, ∞) d) 𝑘 ∈ 𝑅 +
770. Angle between tangent drawn to circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 20, from the point (6, 2) is
𝜋 𝜋
a) b) 𝜋 c) d) 2𝜋
2 4
771. The foci of the ellipse 𝑥 + 𝑦 = 1 and the hyperbola 𝑥 − 𝑦 = 1 coincide. Then, the value of 𝑏 2 is
2 2 2 2

16 𝑏2 144 81 25
a) 1 b) 5 c) 7 d) 9
772. If 𝑥2 𝑦2
− 𝑘2 = 1, is a hyperbola, then which of the following statements can by true?
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 a) (−3,1) lies on the hyperbola b) (3,1) lies on the hyperbola
c) (10,4) lies on the hyperbola d) (5,2) lies on the hyperbola
773. The locus of the point of intersection of perpendicular tangents to the parabola 𝑥 2 = 4 𝑎𝑦 is
a) 𝑦 = 𝑎 b) 𝑦 = −𝑎 c) 𝑥 = 𝑎 d) 𝑥 = −𝑎
774. If a chord which is normal to the parabola 𝑦 2 = 4 𝑎𝑥 at one end subtends a right angle at the vertex, then
its slope is
a) 1 b) √3 c) √2 d) 2
775. The equation of the circle on the common chord of the circles (𝑥 − 𝑎)2 + 𝑦 2 = 𝑎2 and 𝑥 2 + (𝑦 + 𝑏)2 = 𝑏 2
as diameter, is
a) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 2𝑎𝑏(𝑏𝑥 + 𝑎𝑦) b) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 𝑏𝑥 + 𝑎𝑦
c) (𝑎 + 𝑏 )(𝑥 + 𝑦 ) = 2𝑎𝑏(𝑏𝑥 − 𝑎𝑦)
2 2 2 2 d) (𝑎2 + 𝑏 2 )(𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 ) = 2(𝑏𝑥 + 𝑎𝑦)
776. If in a Δ 𝐴𝐵𝐶 (whose circumcentre is at the origin), 𝑎 ≤ sin 𝐴, then for any point (𝑥, 𝑦) inside the
circumcircle of ∆ 𝐴𝐵𝐶, we have
1 1 1 1 d) None of these
a) |𝑥𝑦| < b) |𝑥𝑦| > c) < 𝑥𝑦 <
8 8 8 2
777. The locus of the mid points of the chords of the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 4 which subtend a right angle at the origin
is
a) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 1 b) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 2 c) 𝑥 + 𝑦 = 1 d) 𝑥 + 𝑦 = 2
778. The directrix of the parabola 𝑦 2 + 4𝑥 + 3 = 0 is
4 1 3 1
a) 𝑥 − = 0 b) 𝑥 + = 0 c) 𝑥 − = 0 d) 𝑥 − = 0
3 4 4 4
779. The point 𝑃(9/2,6) lies on the parabola 𝑦 2 = 4𝑎𝑥, then parameter of the point 𝑃 is
3𝑎 2 2 3
a) 2 b) 3𝑎 c) d)
3 2
780. The length of the latusrectum of the parabola whose focus is (3,3) and directix is 3 𝑥 − 4 𝑦 = 0, is
a) 2 b) 1 c) 4 d) None of these
781. If 5 𝑥 2 + 𝜆 𝑦 2 = 20 represents a rectangular hyperbola, then 𝜆 equals
a) 5 b) 4 c) −5 d) None of these
782. Tangents at 𝑃(𝑡1 ) and 𝑄(𝑡2 ) on the curve 𝑦 = 4𝑎𝑥 are meeting at a point 𝑅 on the axis of the parabola. the
2

area of ∆ 𝑃𝑄𝑅 is
a) −8𝑎2 𝑡13 b) 2𝑎2 𝑡12 𝑡2 c) 4𝑎2 𝑡1 𝑡22 d) None of these
783. A variable circle passes through the fixed point 𝐴(𝑝, 𝑞) and touches 𝑥-axis. The locus of the other end of
the diameter through 𝐴 is
a) (𝑥 − 𝑝)2 = 4𝑞𝑦 b) (𝑥 − 𝑞)2 = 4𝑝𝑦 c) (𝑦 − 𝑝)2 = 4𝑞𝑥 d) (𝑦 − 𝑞)2 = 4𝑝𝑥
784. The equation of the directrix of the parabola 𝑥 2 − 4𝑥 − 3𝑦 + 10 = 0, is
5 5 3 5
a) 𝑦 = − b) 𝑦 = c) 𝑦 = − d) 𝑥 =
4 4 4 4
785. The angle between the two asymptotes of the hyperbola 𝑥 2 − 𝑦2 = 1 is
16 9
3 3 3 4
a) 𝜋 − 2 tan−1 ( ) b) 𝜋 − 2 tan−1 ( ) c) 2 tan−1 ( ) d) 𝜋 − 2 tan−1 ( )
4 2 4 3
786. The equation of the ellipse whose one focus is at (4,0) and whose eccentricity is 4/5 is
𝑥2 𝑦2 𝑥2 𝑦2 𝑥2 𝑦2 𝑥2 𝑦2
a) + = 1 b) + = 1 c) + = 1 d) + =1
32 52 52 32 5 2 42 42 52
787. The locus of centres of family of circle passing through the origin and cutting the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 4𝑥 −
6𝑦 − 13 = 0 orthogonally, is
a) 4𝑥 + 6𝑦 + 13 = 0 b) 4𝑥 − 6𝑦 + 13 = 0 c) 4𝑥 + 6𝑦 − 13 = 0 d) 4𝑥 − 6𝑦 − 13 = 0
788. The angle of intersection of the circles 𝑥 + 𝑦 = 4 and 𝑥 + 𝑦 = 2𝑥 + 2𝑦, is
2 2 2 2

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789. Let 𝑃(𝑎 sec θ, 𝑏 tan θ) and 𝑄(𝑎 sec ϕ, 𝑏 tan ϕ), where θ + ϕ = π be two points on the hyperbola 𝑥 2 − 𝑦2 = 1.
2 𝑎2 𝑏2
If (ℎ, 𝑘) is the point of intersection of normals at 𝑃 and 𝑄, then 𝑘 is equal to
𝑎2 + 𝑏 2 𝑎2 + 𝑏 2 𝑎2 + 𝑏 2 𝑎2 + 𝑏 2
a) b) − [ ] c) d) − [ ]
𝑎 𝑎 𝑏 𝑏
790. The circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 2𝜆𝑥 = 0, 𝜆 ∈ 𝑅, touches the parabola 𝑦 2 = 4𝑥 externally. Then
a) 𝜆 > 0 b) 𝜆 < 0 c) 𝜆 > 1 d) None of these
791. If the circles 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 2𝑥 − 2𝑦 − 7 = 0 and 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 4𝑥 + 2𝑦 + 𝑘 = 0 cut orthogonally, then the length
of the common chord of the circle is
12 b) 2 c) 5 d) 8
a)
√13
792. The radical axis of the coaxial system of circles with limiting points (1, 2) and (−2, 1)is
a) 𝑥 + 3𝑦 = 0 b) 3𝑥 + 𝑦 = 0 c) 2𝑥 + 3𝑦 = 0 d) 3𝑥 + 2𝑦 = 0
793. If 𝑃(1,1/2) is a centre of similitude for the circles 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 4𝑥 + 2𝑦 − 4 = 0 and 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 4𝑥 − 2𝑦 + 4 =
0, then the length of the common tangent through 𝑃 to the circles is
a) 4 b) 3 c) 2 d) 1
794. Number of tangents from (7, 6) to ellipse + = 1 is
𝑥 2 𝑦 2

16 25
a) 0 b) 1 c) 2 d) None of these
795. The equation of the common tangent of the two touching circles, 𝑦 + 𝑥 − 6𝑥 − 12𝑦 + 37 = 0 and 𝑥 2 +
2 2

𝑦 2 − 6𝑦 + 7 = 0 is
a) 𝑥 + 𝑦 − 5 = 0 b) 𝑥 − 𝑦 + 5 = 0 c) 𝑥 − 𝑦 − 5 = 0 d) 𝑥 + 𝑦 + 5 = 0
796. Let 𝐸 be the ellipse 𝑥 + 𝑦 = 1 and 𝐶 be the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 9. Let 𝑃 and 𝑄 be the points (1, 2) and (2, 1)
2 2

8 4
respectively. Then
a) 𝑄 lies inside 𝐶 but outside 𝐸 b) 𝑄 lies outside both 𝐶 and 𝐸
c) 𝑃 lies inside both 𝐶 and 𝐸 d) 𝑃 lies inside 𝐶 but outside 𝐸
797. An isosceles triangle is inscribed in the circle 𝑥 + 𝑦 − 6𝑥 − 8𝑦 = 0 with vertex at the origin and one of
2 2

the equal sides along the axis of𝑥. Equation of the other side through the origin is
a) 7𝑥 − 24𝑦 = 0 b) 24𝑥 − 7𝑦 = 0 c) 7𝑥 + 24𝑦 = 0 d) 24𝑥 + 7𝑦 = 0
798. The locus of the middle point of the chords of the circle 𝑥 + 𝑦 = 𝑎 such that the chords pass through a
2 2 2

given point (𝑥1 , 𝑦1 ), is

a) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 𝑥𝑥1 − 𝑦𝑦1 = 0 b) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 𝑥12 + 𝑦12
c) 𝑥 + 𝑦 = 𝑥1 + 𝑦1 d) 𝑥 + 𝑦 = 𝑥12 + 𝑦12
799. If 𝑝 is the length of the perpendicular from a facus upon the tangent at any point 𝑝 of the ellipse 𝑥 2 + 𝑦2 =
𝑎2 𝑏2
2𝑎 𝑏2
1 and 𝑟 is the distance of 𝑝 from the focus, then − is equal to
𝑟 𝑝2
a) −1 b) 0 c) 1 d) 2
800. Equation of the ellipse with eccentricity 1 and foci at (±1, 0) is
2
𝑥2 𝑦2 𝑥2 𝑦2 𝑥2 𝑦2 4 d) None of these
a) + =1 b) + =1 c) + =
3 4 4 3 4 3 3
801. If the tangent at a point 𝑃 on 𝑥 2 − 𝑦2 = 1 cuts one of its directrices at 𝑄, then the angle made by 𝑃𝑄 at the
𝑎2 𝑏2
corresponding focus, is
a) 45° b) 30° c) 60° d) 90°
802. The common tangent to the parabola 𝑦 = 4 𝑎𝑥 and 𝑥 = 4 𝑎𝑦, is
2 2

a) 𝑥 + 𝑦 + 𝑎 = 0 b) 𝑥 + 𝑦 − 𝑎 = 0 c) 𝑥 − 𝑦 + 𝑎 = 0 d) 𝑥 − 𝑦 − 𝑎 = 0
803. The equation of the tangent at the vertex of the parabola 𝑥 2 + 4𝑥 + 2 𝑦 = 0 is
a) 𝑥 = −2 b) 𝑥 = 2 c) 𝑦 = 2 d) 𝑦 = −2
804. If the normal at the 𝑃(θ) to the ellipse + = 1 intersect it again at the point 𝑄(2θ), then cos θ is equal
𝑥 2 𝑦 2

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a) b) − c) d) −
3 3 3 3
805. The vertex of the parabola 𝑦 2 + 6𝑥 − 2𝑦 + 13 = 0, is
a) (1, −1) b) (−2,1) c) (3/2,1) d) (−7/2,1)
806. The equation to the hyperbola having its eccentricity 2 and the distance between its foci is 8, is
𝑥2 𝑦2 𝑥2 𝑦2 𝑥2 𝑦2 𝑥2 𝑦2
a) − =1 b) − =1 c) − = 1 d) − =1
12 4 4 12 8 2 16 9
807. If 𝑃 is a point such that the ratio of the square of the lengths of the tangents from 𝑃 to the circles 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 +
2𝑥 − 4𝑦 − 20 = 0 and 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 4𝑥 + 2𝑦 − 44 = 0 is 2: 3, then the locus of 𝑝 is a circle with centre
a) (7, −8) b) (−7, 8) c) (7, 8) d) (−7, −8)
808. The equation of a circle 𝐶 is 𝑥 + 𝑦 − 6𝑐 − 8𝑦 − 11 = 0. The number of real points at which the circle
2 2

drawn with points (1,8) and (0,0) as the ends of a diameter cuts the circle, 𝐶 is
a) 0 b) 1 c) 2 d) None of these
809. The length of transverse axis of the hyperbola 3𝑥 − 4𝑦 = 32 is
2 2

8√2 16√2 3 64
a) b) c) d)
√3 √3 32 3
810. Vertex of the parabola 9𝑥 − 6𝑥 + 36𝑦 + 9 = 0 is
2

a) (1/3, −2/9) b) (−1/3, −1/2) c) (−1/3, 1/2) d) (1/3, 1/2)

811. If the latusrectum of a hyperbola through one focus subtends 60° angle at the other focus, then its
eccentricity 𝑒 is
a) √2 b) √3 c) √5 d) √6
812. If a circle passes through the point of intersection of the coordinates axes with the lines 𝜆𝑥 − 𝑦 + 1 = 0
and 𝑥 − 2𝑦 + 3 = 0, then the value of 𝜆 is
a) 2 b) 4 c) 6 d) 3
813. Let 𝐴𝐵 be a chord of the circle 𝑥 + 𝑦 = 𝑟 subtending a right angle at the4 centre. Then, the locus of the
2 2 2

centroid of the ∆ 𝑃𝐴𝐵 as 𝑃 moves on the circle is

a) A parabola b) A circle
c) An ellipse d) A pair of straight lines
814. The locus of the centre of a circle which cuts orthogonally the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 20𝑥 + +4 = 0 and which
touches 𝑥 = 2, is
a) 𝑦 2 = 16𝑥 + 4 b) 𝑥 2 = 16𝑦 c) 𝑥 2 = 16𝑦 + 4 d) 𝑦 2 = 16𝑥
815. If from any point 𝑃 on the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 2 𝑔𝑥 + 2 𝑓𝑦 + 𝑐 = 0, tangents are drawn to the circle
𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 2 𝑔𝑥 + 2 𝑓𝑦 + 𝑐 sin2 𝛼 + (𝑔2 + 𝑓 2 ) cos2 𝛼 = 0,
then the angle between the tangents is
a) 𝛼 b) 2 𝛼 c) 𝛼/2 d) None of these
816. The equation of the chord joining two points (𝑥1 , 𝑦1 ) and (𝑥2, 𝑦2 ) on the rectangular hyperbola 𝑥𝑦 = 𝑐 2 is
𝑥 𝑦 𝑥 𝑦
a) + =1 b) + =1
𝑥1 + 𝑥2 𝑦1 + 𝑦2 𝑥1 − 𝑥2 𝑦1 − 𝑦2
𝑥 𝑦 𝑥 𝑦
c) + =1 d) + =1
𝑦1 + 𝑦2 𝑥1 + 𝑥2 𝑦1 + 𝑦2 𝑥1 + 𝑥2
817. If the line 𝑦 cos α = 𝑥 sin α + 𝑎 cos α be a tangent to the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 𝑎2 , then
a) sin2 α = 1 b) cos2 α = 1 c) sin2 α = 𝑎2 d) cos 2 α = 𝑎2
818. The tangent at 𝑃, any point on the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 4, meets the coordinate axes in 𝐴 and 𝐵, then
a) Length of 𝐴𝐵 is constant
b) 𝑃𝐴 and 𝑃𝐵 are always equal
c) The locus of the mid-point of 𝐴𝐵 is 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 𝑥 2 𝑦 2
d) None of these
819. The equation of the circle which touches both the axes and the straight line 4 𝑥 + 3 𝑦 = 6 in the first
quadrant and lies below it is
a) 4 𝑥 2 + 4 𝑦 2 − 4 𝑥 − 4 𝑦 + 1 = 0
b) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 6 𝑥 − 6 𝑦 + 9 = 0
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d) 4(𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 𝑥 − 6 𝑦) + 1 = 0
820. The equation of circle which touches the 𝑥-axis and 𝑦-axis at the points (1, 0) and (0, 1) respectively, is
a) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 4𝑦 + 3 = 0 b) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 2𝑦 − 2 = 0
c) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 2𝑥 − 2𝑦 + 2 = 0 d) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 2𝑥 − 2𝑦 + 1 = 0
821. The shortest distance between the parabolas 𝑦 = 4𝑥 and 𝑦 2 = 2𝑥 − 6 is
2

a) 2 b) √5 c) 3 d) None of these
822. The eccentricity of the ellipse 9𝑥 2 + 5𝑦 2 − 30𝑦 = 0 is
a) 1/3 b) 2/3 c) 3/4 d) 4/5
823. The equation of the circle concentric to the circle 2𝑥 + 2𝑦 − 3𝑥 + 6𝑦 + 2 = 0 and having area double the
2 2

area of this circle, is

a) 8𝑥 2 + 8𝑦 2 − 24𝑥 + 48𝑦 − 13 = 0 b) 16𝑥 2 + 16𝑦 2 + 24𝑥 − 48𝑦 − 13 = 0
c) 16𝑥 2 + 16𝑦 2 − 24𝑥 + 48𝑦 − 13 = 0 d) 8𝑥 2 + 8𝑦 2 + 24𝑥 − 48𝑦 − 13 = 0
824. Equation of the normal to the hyperbola 𝑥 2 − 𝑦2 = 1 perpendicular to the line 2𝑥 + 𝑦 = 1 is
25 16
a) √21(𝑥 − 2𝑦) = 41 b) 𝑥 − 2𝑦 = 1 c) √41(𝑥 − 2𝑦) = 41 d) √21(𝑥 − 2𝑦) = 21
825. The point of the parabola 𝑦 = 18𝑥, for which the ordinate is three times the abscissa is
2

a) (6,2) b) (−2 − 6) c) (3,18) d) (2,6)

826. The equation of tangent to the hyperbola 4𝑥 − 9𝑦 = 1, which is parallel to the line 4𝑦 = 5𝑥 + 7, are
2 2

a) 𝑦 = 30𝑥 ± 161 b) 24𝑦 = 30𝑥 ± √161 c) 24𝑦 = 𝑥 ± 161 d) None of these

827. Two circles with centres (2, 3) and (5, 6) cut orthogonally. If radius of both circles are equal, then radius is
equal to
a) 1 b) 2 c) 3 d) 4
828. If the straight line 𝑥 − 2𝑦 + 1 = 0 intersects the circle 𝑥 + 𝑦 = 25 in points 𝑃 and 𝑄, then the
2 2

coordinates of the point of intersection of tangents drawn at 𝑃 and 𝑄 to the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 25 are
a) (25,50) b) (−25, −50) c) (−25,50) d) (25, −50)
829. The angle between the tangents drawn from the point (1, 4) to the parabola 𝑦 2 = 4𝑥 is
𝜋 𝜋 𝜋 𝜋
a) b) c) d)
6 4 3 2
830. Coordinates of foci of hyperbola are (-5,3) and (7, 3) and eccentricity is 3/2. Then ,length of its
latusrectum is
a) 20 b) 10 c) 40 d) None of these
831. Three points 𝐴, 𝐵, 𝐶 are taken on the ellipse 𝑥 2 + 𝑦2 = 1 with eccentric angles θ, θ + α and θ + 2α, then
𝑎2 𝑏2
a) The area ∆𝐴𝐵𝐶 is independent of θ b) The area ∆𝐴𝐵𝐶 is independent of α
√3 3√3
c) The maximum value of area is 𝑎𝑏 d) The maximum value of area is 𝑎𝑏
4 4
832. Equation of the parabola with its vertex at (1,1) and focus (3,1) is
a) (𝑥 − 1)2 = 8(𝑦 − 1) b) (𝑦 − 1)2 = 8(𝑥 − 3) c) (𝑦 − 1)2 = 8(𝑥 − 1) d) (𝑥 − 3)2 = 8(𝑦 − 1)
833. If the tangent at the point (4 cos ϕ , 16 sin ϕ) to the ellipse 16𝑥 2 + 11𝑦 2 = 256 is also a tangent to the
√11
circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 2𝑥 = 15, then the value of ϕ is
a) ± 𝜋⁄2 b) ± 𝜋⁄4 c) ± 𝜋⁄3 d) ± 𝜋⁄6
834. If the circles 𝑥 + 𝑦 + 2𝑘𝑦 + 2𝑥 + 6 = 0 and 𝑥 + 𝑦 + 2𝑘𝑦 + 𝑘 = 0 intersects orthogonally. Then, the
2 2 2 2

value of 𝑘 is
3 3 1
a) b) −2 c) − d)
2 2 2
835. The equation of the asymptotes of the hyperbola 3𝑥 2 + 4𝑦 2 + 8𝑥𝑦 − 8𝑥 − 4𝑦 − 6 = 0 is
a) 3𝑥 2 + 4𝑦 2 + 8𝑥𝑦 − 8𝑥 − 4𝑦 − 3 = 0 b) 3𝑥 2 + 4𝑦 2 + 8𝑥𝑦 − 8𝑥 − 4𝑦 + 3 = 0
c) 3𝑥 2 + 4𝑦 2 + 8𝑥𝑦 − 8𝑥 − 4𝑦 + 6 = 0 d) 4𝑥 2 + 3𝑦 2 + 2𝑥𝑦 − 𝑥 + 𝑦 + 3 = 0
836. The equation of the chord of the circle 𝑥 + 𝑦 − 4𝑥 = 0, whose mid point is (1, 0) is
2 2

a) 𝑦 = 2 b) 𝑦 = 1 c) 𝑥 = 2 d) 𝑥 = 1

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837. The equation of a circle which passes through (2𝑎, 0) and whose radical axis in relation to the circle 𝑥 2 +
𝑦 2 = 𝑎2 is 𝑥 = 𝑎/2, is
a) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 𝑎𝑥 = 0 b) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 2 𝑎𝑥 = 0 c) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 2 𝑎𝑥 = 0 d) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 𝑎𝑥 = 0
838. The range of values of 𝜃 ∈ [0,2 𝜋] for which (1 + cos 𝜃, sin 𝜃) is on interior point of the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 1,
is
a) (𝜋/6, 5 𝜋/6) b) (2 𝜋/3, 5 𝜋/3) c) (𝜋/6, 7 𝜋/6) d) 2 𝜋/3, 4 𝜋/3
839. 3𝑥+4𝑦−2 2
The equation (𝑥 − 2)2 + (𝑦 − 3)2 = ( 5 ) represents
a) A parabola b) A pair of straight lines
c) An ellipse d) A hyperbola
840. Two diameters of the circle 3𝑥 2 + 3𝑦 2 − 6𝑥 − 18𝑦 − 7 = 0 are along the lines 3𝑥 + 𝑦 = 𝑐1 and𝑥 − 3𝑦 = 𝑐2 .
Then, the value of 𝑐1 𝑐2 is
a) −48 b) 80 c) −72 d) 54
841. If 𝑒 and 𝑒 are respectively the eccentricities of the ellipse + = 1 and the hyperbola 𝑥 2 − 𝑦2 = 1, then
𝑥 2 𝑦 2
1 2 18 4 9 4
the relation between 𝑒1 and 𝑒2 is
a) 3 𝑒12 + 𝑒22 = 2 b) 𝑒12 + 2 𝑒22 = 3 c) 2 𝑒12 + 𝑒22 = 3 d) 𝑒12 + 3 𝑒22 = 2
842. 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 6𝑥 − 6𝑦 + 4 = 0, 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 2𝑥 − 4𝑦 + 3 = 0,
𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 2𝑘𝑥 + 2𝑦 + 1 = 0. If the radical centre of the above three circles exists, then which of the
following cannot be the value of 𝑘
a) 2 b) 1 c) 5 d) 4
843. The equations of tangents to the ellipse 3𝑥 + 4𝑦 = 5, which are inclined at 30° to the 𝑥-axis, are
2 2

5 1 5 1 d) None of these
a) 𝑦 = √3𝑥 ± b) 𝑦 = 𝑥± c) 𝑦 = 𝑥±1
2 √3 2 √3
844. The slope of the tangent at the point (ℎ, ℎ) to the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 𝑎2 is
a) 0 b) 1 c) −1 d) Will depend on ℎ
845. Coordinates of the foci of the ellipse 5𝑥 2 + 9𝑦 2 + 10𝑥 − 36𝑦 − 4 = 0, are
a) (1,2) and (−3,2) b) (2,1) and (−3,2) c) (1,2) and (3,2) d) None of these
846. The parametric coordinates of any point on the parabola 𝑦 = 4𝑎𝑥 can be
2

a) (𝑎 − 𝑎𝑡 2 , −2𝑎𝑡) b) (𝑎 − 𝑎𝑡 2 , 2𝑎𝑡) c) (𝑎 sin2 𝑡 , −2𝑎 sin 𝑡) d) (𝑎 sin 𝑡 , −2𝑎 cos 𝑡)

847. The latusrectum of the parabola 𝑦 = 4𝑎𝑥 whose focal chord is 𝑃𝑆𝑄 such that 𝑆𝑃 = 3 and 𝑆𝑄 = 2, is given
2

by
24 12 6 1
a) b) c) d)
5 5 5 5
848. The one which does not represent a hyperbola is
a) 𝑥𝑦 = 1 b) 𝑥 2 − 𝑦 2 = 5 c) (𝑥 − 1)(𝑦 − 3) = 0 d) 𝑥 2 − 𝑦 2 = 0
849. Equation of the directrix of parabola 2𝑥 2 = 14𝑦 is equal to
7 7 7 7
a) 𝑦 = − b) 𝑥 = − c) 𝑦 = d) 𝑦 =
4 4 4 4
850. The angle between the asymptotes of the hyperbola 3𝑥 2 − 𝑦 2 = 3 is
𝜋 𝜋 2𝜋 2𝜋
a) b) c) d)
3 5 3 5
851. The equation of the ellipse whose foci are (±2,0) and eccentricity 1 is
2
𝑥2 𝑦2 𝑥2 𝑦2 𝑥2 𝑦2 d) None of these
a) + =1 b) + =1 c) + =1
12 16 16 12 16 8
852. The area of the triangle formed by the tangent at (3, 4) to the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 25 and the coordinate axes
is
24 b) 0 325 24
a) c) d) − ( )
25 24 25
853. If 2𝑥 + 3𝑦 − 6 = 0 and 9𝑥 + 6𝑦 − 18 = 0 cuts the axes in concyclic points, then the centre of the circle, is
a) (2,3) b) (3,2) c) (5,5) d) (5/2, 5/2)

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854. The point of intersection of two tangents to the hyperbola 𝑥 2 − 𝑦2 = 1, the product of whose slope is 𝑐 2 ,
𝑎2 𝑏2
lies on the curve
a) 𝑦 2 − 𝑏 2 = 𝑐 2 (𝑥 2 + 𝑎2 ) b) 𝑦 2 + 𝑎2 = 𝑐 2 (𝑥 2 − 𝑏 2 )
c) 𝑦 2 + 𝑎2 = 𝑐 2 (𝑥 2 − 𝑎2 ) d) 𝑦 2 − 𝑎2 = 𝑐 2 (𝑥 2 + 𝑏 2 )
855. A parabola is drawn with its focus at (3, 4) and vertex at the focus of the parabola 𝑦 2 − 12𝑥 − 4𝑦 + 4 = 0.
The equation of the parabola is
a) 𝑦 2 − 8𝑥 + 6𝑦 + 25 = 0 b) 𝑦 2 − 6𝑥 + 8𝑦 − 25 = 0
c) 𝑥 2 − 6𝑥 − 8𝑦 + 25 = 0 d) 𝑥 2 + 6𝑥 − 8𝑦 − 25 = 0
856. The common tangent of the parabolas 𝑦 = 4𝑥 and 𝑥 = −8𝑦 is
2 2

a) 𝑦 = 𝑥 + 2 b) 𝑦 = 𝑥 − 2 c) 𝑦 = 2𝑥 + 3 d) None of these
857. The circle 𝑥 + 𝑦 + 4𝑥 − 4𝑦 + 4 = 0 touches
2 2

a) 𝑥-axis b) 𝑦-axis c) 𝑥-axis and 𝑦-axis d) None of these

858. The line 2𝑥 − 3𝑦 = 5 and 3𝑥 − 4𝑦 = 7 are the diameter of a circle of ares 154 sq unit. The equation of this
circle is (𝜋 = 22/7)
a) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 2𝑥 − 2𝑦 = 62 b) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 2𝑥 − 2𝑦 = 47
c) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 2𝑥 + 2𝑦 = 47 d) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 2𝑥 + 2𝑦 = 62
859. If 𝑃 = (𝑥, 𝑦), 𝐹1 = (3, 0), 𝐹2 = (−3, 0) and 16𝑥 + 25𝑦 2 = 400, then 𝑃𝐹1 + 𝑃𝐹2 equals
2

a) 8 b) 6 c) 10 d) 12
860. The distance between the directrices of the ellipse 𝑥 2 𝑦 2
+ = 1 is
4 9
9 24 18 d) None of these
a) b) c)
√5 √5 √5
861. A tangent at any point to the ellipse 4𝑥 2 + 9𝑦 2 = 36 is cut by the tangent at the extremities of the major
axis at 𝑇 and 𝑇′. The circle on 𝑇𝑇′ as diameter passes through the point
a) (0, √5) b) (√5, 0) c) (2, 1) d) (0, −√5)
862. If θ and ϕ are eccentric angle of the ends of a pair of conjugate diameters of the ellipse 𝑥 2 + 𝑦2 = 1, then
𝑎2 𝑏2
θ − ϕ is equal to
𝜋 c) 0 d) None of these
a) ± b) ±𝜋
2
863. The radius of any circle touching the lines 3𝑥 − 4𝑦 + 5 = 0 and 6𝑥 − 8𝑦 − 9 = 0 is
a) 1.9 b) 0.95 c) 2.9 d) 1.45
864. If the tangent at the point (2 sec 𝜃, 3 tan 𝜃) to the hyperbola 𝑥 2 − 𝑦2 = 1 is parallel to 3𝑥 − 𝑦 + 4 = 0, then
4 9
the value of 𝜃, is
a) 45° b) 60° c) 30° d) 75°
865. A circle passes through (0, 0), (𝑎, 0) and (0, 𝑏) the coordinates of its centre are
𝑏 𝑎 𝑎 𝑏
a) ( , ) b) ( , ) c) (𝑏, 𝑎) d) (𝑎, 𝑏)
2 2 2 2
866. The Polar equation of the circle with centre (2, 𝜋) and radius 3 units is
2
a) 𝑟 2 + 4𝑟 cos θ = 5 b) 𝑟 2 + 4𝑟 sin θ = 5 c) 𝑟 2 − 4𝑟 sin θ = 5 d) 𝑟 2 − 4𝑟 cos θ = 5
867. The locus of the centre of circle which cuts the circles 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 4𝑥 − 6𝑦 + 9 = 0 and 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 4𝑥 + 6𝑦 +
4 = 0 orthogonally, is
a) 12𝑥 + 8𝑦 + 5 = 0 b) 8𝑥 + 12𝑦 + 5 = 0 c) 8𝑥 − 12𝑦 + 5 = 0 d) None of these
868. If 2𝑥 − 4𝑦 = 9 and 6𝑥 − 12𝑦 + 7 = 0 are common tangents to the circle, then radius of the circle is
17 17
a) √3 b) c) √2 d)
5 6√5 3 3√5
869. Let 𝑝(𝑥1 , 𝑦1 ) and 𝒬(𝑥2 , 𝑦2 ) are two points such that their abscissa 𝑥1 and 𝑥2 are the roots of the equation
𝑥 2 + 2𝑥 − 3 = 0 while the ordinates 𝑦1 and 𝑦2 are the roots of theequation𝑦 2 + 4𝑦 − 12 = 0. The centre of
the circle with 𝑃𝒬 as diameter is
a) (−1, −2) b) (1, 2) c) (1, −2) d) (−1, 2)

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870. Angle between the tangents drawn to 𝑦 2 = 4𝑥 at the points where it is intersected by the line 𝑦 = 𝑥 − 1is
equal to
𝜋 𝜋 𝜋 𝜋
a) b) c) d)
4 3 6 2
871. The coordinates of the focus of the parabola 𝑥 2 − 4𝑥 − 8𝑦 − 4 = 0 are
a) (0,2) b) (2,1) c) (1,2) d) (−2, −1)
872. A line touches the circle 𝑥 + 𝑦 = 2 and the parabola 𝑦 = 8𝑥, then equation of tangent is
2 2 2

a) 𝑦 = 𝑥 + 3 b) 𝑦 = 𝑥 + 2 c) 𝑦 = 𝑥 + 4 d) 𝑦 = 𝑥 + 1
873. The locus of middle points of chords of hyperbola 3𝑥 − 2𝑦 + 4𝑥 − 6𝑦 = 0 parallel to 𝑦 = 2𝑥 is
2 2

a) 3𝑥 − 4𝑦 = 4 b) 3𝑦 − 4𝑥 + 4 = 0 c) 4𝑥 − 3𝑦 = 3 d) 3𝑥 − 4𝑦 = 2
874. The line 𝑎𝑥 + 𝑏𝑦 + 𝑐 = 0 is normal to the circle 𝑥 + 𝑦 + 2gx + 2𝑓𝑦 + 𝑑 = 0, if
2 2

a) 𝑎g + 𝑏𝑓 + 𝑐 = 0 b) 𝑎g + 𝑏𝑓 − 𝑐 = 0 c) 𝑎g − 𝑏𝑓 + 𝑐 = 0 d) 𝑎g − 𝑏𝑓 − 𝑐 = 0
875. The equation of the ellipse whose vertices are (−4,1), (6,1) and one of the focal chord is 𝑥 − 2𝑦 − 2 = 0, is
(𝑥 − 1)2 (𝑦 − 1)2
a) + =1
25 9
(𝑥 + 1)2 (𝑦 + 1)2
b) + =1
25 9
(𝑥 − 1)2 (𝑦 − 1)2
c) + =1
16 25
(𝑥 + 1)2 (𝑦 + 1)2
d) + =1
16 25
876. For the ellipse 24𝑥 2 + 9𝑦 2 − 120𝑥 − 90𝑦 + 225 = 0, the eccentricity is equal to
2 3 15 1
a) b) c) √ d)
5 5 24 5
877. If 𝑥 + 𝑦 = 𝑘 is normal to the parabola 𝑦 2 = 12𝑥, then 𝑘 is
a) 3 b) 9 c) −9 d) −3
878. If the circles 𝑥 + 𝑦 + 4𝑥 + 8𝑦 = 0 and 𝑥 + 𝑦 + 8𝑥 + 2𝑘𝑦 = 0 touch each other, then 𝑘 is equal to
2 2 2 2

a) 12 b) 8 c) −8 d) 4
879. If the circles (𝑥 − 𝑎) + (𝑦 − 𝑏) = 𝑐 and (𝑥 − 𝑏) + (𝑦 − 𝑎) = 𝑐 touch each other, then
2 2 2 2 2 2

a) 𝑎 = 𝑏 ± 2 𝑐 b) 𝑎 = 𝑏 ± √2 𝑐 c) 𝑎 = 𝑏 ± 𝑐 d) None of these
880. The sum of the focal distances of any point on the conic 𝑥 2 + 𝑦2 = 1 is
25 16
a) 10 b) 9 c) 41 d) 18
881. The line 𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 + 1 is a tangent to the parabola 𝑦 2 = 4𝑥, if
a) 𝑚 = 1 b) m = 2 c) 𝑚 = 4 d) 𝑚 = 3
882. If in a hyperbola, the distance between the foci is 10 and the transverse axis has length 8, then the length
of its latusrectum is
a) 9 9 32 64
b) c) d)
2 3 3
883. Extremities of a diagonal of a rectangle are (0,0) and (4,3). The equations of the tangents to the
circumcircle of the rectangle which are parallel to the diagonal are
a) 16𝑥 + 8𝑦 ± 25 = 0 b) 6𝑥 − 8𝑦 ± 25 = 0 c) 8𝑥 + 6𝑦 ± 25 = 0 d) None of these
884. The number of values of 𝑐 such that the line 𝑦 = 4𝑥 + 𝑐 touches the curve 𝑥 + 𝑦 2 = 1 is
2

4
a) 1 b) 2 c) ∞ d) 0
885. Two tangents are drawn from the point (−2, −1) to the parabola 𝑦 2 = 4𝑥. If α is the angle between these
tangents, then tan α is equal to
a) 3 b) 1/3 c) 2 d) 1/2
886. The locus of the point of intersection of the perpendicular tangents to the ellipse 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 1 is
9 4
a) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 9 b) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 4 c) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 13 d) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 5

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887. The locus of centre of a circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 2𝑥 − 2𝑦 + 1 = 0, which rolls outside the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 6𝑥 +
8𝑦 = 0, is
a) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 2𝑥 − 2𝑦 − 34 = 0 b) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 6𝑥 − 8𝑦 + 11 = 0
c) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 6𝑥 + 8𝑦 − 11 = 0 d) None of the above
888. The length of the chord of the circle 𝑥 + 𝑦 = 25 passing through (5,0) and perpendicular to the line 𝑥 +
2 2

𝑦 = 0 is
a) 5√2 b) 5/√2 c) 2√5 d) None of these
889. The equation of a tangent parallel to 𝑦 = 𝑥 drawn to 𝑥 2 − 𝑦2 = 1, is
3 2
a) 𝑥 − 𝑦 + 1 = 0 b) 𝑥 − 𝑦 + 2 = 0 c) 𝑥 + 𝑦 − 1 = 0 d) 𝑥 − 𝑦 + 2 = 0
890. If 𝑦 = 2𝑥 + 𝑘 is a tangent to the curve 𝑥 = 4𝑦, then 𝑘 is equal to
2

a) 4 b) 1/2 c) −4 d) −1/2
891. If the line + = 1 moves such that + = , where 𝑐 is a constant, then the locus of the foot of the
𝑥 𝑦 1 1 1
𝑎 𝑏 𝑎2 𝑏2 𝑐2
perpendicular from the origin to the line is
a) Straight line b) Circle c) Parabola d) Ellipse
892. If the tangent at any point 𝑃 on the 𝑥2
ellipse 𝑎2 +
𝑦2
= 1 meets the tangents at the vertices 𝐴 and 𝐴′ in 𝐿 and
𝑏2
′ ′
𝐿′ respectively, then 𝐴𝐿 ∙ 𝐴 𝐿 =
a) 𝑎 + 𝑏 b) 𝑎2 + 𝑏 2 c) 𝑎2 d) 𝑏 2
893. The slope of the normal at the point (𝑎𝑡 2 , 2 𝑎𝑡) of the parabola, 𝑦 2 = 4𝑎𝑥, is
1 1
a) b) 𝑡 c) −𝑡 d) −
𝑡 𝑡
894. Two rods of lengths 𝑎 and 𝑏 slide along the 𝑥-axis and 𝑦-axis respectively in such a manner that their ends
are concylic. The locus of the centre of the circle passing through the end points is
a) 4(𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 ) = 𝑎2 + 𝑏 2 b) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 𝑎2 + 𝑏 2
c) 4(𝑥 − 𝑦 ) = 𝑎 − 𝑏
2 2 2 2 d) 𝑥 2 − 𝑦 2 = 𝑎2 − 𝑏 2
895. The point (3, −4) lies on both the circles 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 2𝑥 + 8𝑦 + 13 = 0and𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 4𝑥 + 6𝑦 + 11 = 0.
Then, the angle between the circles is
1 3
a) 60° b) tan−1 ( ) c) tan−1 ( ) d) 45°
2 5
896. The equation of the normal at the point 𝑃(2,3) on the ellipse 9𝑥 2 + 16𝑦 2 = 180 is
a) 3𝑦 = 8𝑥 − 10 b) 3𝑦 − 8𝑥 + 7 = 0 c) 8𝑦 + 3𝑥 + 7 = 0 d) 3𝑥 + 2𝑦 + 7 = 0
897. 𝐴𝐵 is a chord of the parabola 𝑦 = 4𝑎𝑥 with vertex 𝐴, 𝐵𝐶 is drawn perpendicular to 𝐴𝐵 meeting the axis at
2

𝐶. The projection of 𝐵𝐶 on the axis of the parabola is

a) 𝑎 b) 2𝑎 c) 4𝑎 d) 8𝑎
898. The distance of the point ′𝜃′ on the ellipse + = 1 from a focus is
𝑥 2 𝑦 2

𝑎2 𝑏2
a) 𝑎(𝑒 + cos 𝜃) b) 𝑎(𝑒 − cos 𝜃) c) 𝑎(1 + 𝑒 cos 𝜃) d) 𝑎(1 + 2 𝑒 cos 𝜃)
899. The number of real tangents that can be drawn to the curve 𝑦 2 + 2𝑥𝑦 + 𝑥 2 + 2𝑥 + 3𝑦 + 1 = 0 from the
point (1, −2) is
a) One b) Two c) Zero d) None of these
900. A general point on the hyperbola − = 1 is
𝑥 2 𝑦 2

𝑎2 𝑏2
a) (𝑎 sin θ, 𝑏 cos θ) (where θ is parameter) b) (𝑎 tan θ, 𝑏 sec θ) (where θ is parameter)
c)
𝑒 𝑡 +𝑒 −𝑡 𝑒 𝑡 −𝑒 −𝑡
(𝑎 2 , 𝑏 2 ) (where 𝑡 is parameter) d) None of the above

901. If one end of the diameter is (1, 1) and the other end lies on the line 𝑥 + 𝑦 = 3, then locus of centre of
circle is
a) 𝑥 + 𝑦 = 1 b) 2(𝑥 − 𝑦) = 5 c) 2𝑥 + 2𝑦 = 5 d) None of these
902. The equation of the smallest circle passing through the points (2, 2) and (3, 3) is
a) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 5𝑥 + 5𝑦 + 12 = 0 b) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 5𝑥 − 5𝑦 + 12 = 0
c) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 5𝑥 − 5𝑦 + 12 = 0 d) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 5𝑥 + 5𝑦 − 12 = 0

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903. The equation of the directrix of parabola 𝑦 2 + 4𝑦 + 4𝑥 + 2 = 0 is
3 3
a) 𝑥 = −1 b) 𝑥 = 1 c) 𝑥 = − d) 𝑥 =
2 2
904. If a point 𝑃(𝑥, 𝑦) moves along the ellipse 𝑥 2 + 𝑦2 = 1 and if 𝐶 is the centre of the ellipse, then the sum of
25 16
maximum and minimum values of 𝐶𝑃 is
a) 25 b) 9 c) 4 d) 5
905. If the tangent to the parabola 𝑦 = 𝑎𝑥 makes an angle of 45 with 𝑥-axis, then the point of contact is
2 °
𝑎 𝑎 𝑎 𝑎 𝑎 𝑎 𝑎 𝑎
a) ( , ) b) ( , ) c) ( , ) d) ( , )
2 2 4 4 2 4 4 2
906. The locus of the point (𝑙, 𝑚) so that 𝑙𝑥 + 𝑚𝑦 = 1 touches the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 𝑎2 , is
1
a) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 𝑎𝑥 = 0 b) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 2
𝑎
c) 𝑦 2 = 4𝑎𝑥 d) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 𝑎𝑥 − 𝑎𝑦 + 𝑎2 = 0
907. The eccentricity of the hyperbola 9𝑥 2 − 16𝑦 2 − 18𝑥 − 64𝑦 − 199 = 0 is
16 5 25 d) Zero
a) b) c)
9 4 16
908. If 𝑏 and 𝐶 are the lengths of the segments of any focal chord of a parabola 𝑦 2 = 4𝑎𝑥, then the length of the
semilatusrectum is
𝑏𝑐 𝑏+𝑐 2𝑏𝑐
a) b) √𝑏𝑐 c) d)
𝑏+𝑐 2 𝑏+𝑐
909. If the area of the auxiliary circle of the ellipse 𝑥 2 + 𝑦2 = 1(𝑎 > 𝑏) is twice the area of the ellipse, then the
𝑎2 𝑏2
eccentricity of the ellipse is
1 1 1
a) b) √3 c) d)
√2 2 √3 2
910. The distance of the mid point of line joining two points (4, 0) and (0, 4) from the centre of the circle 𝑥 2 +
𝑦 2 = 16 is
a) √2 b) 2√2 c) 3√2 d) 2√3
911. The equation of the chord of the circle, 𝑥 + 𝑦 = 𝑎 having (𝑥1 , 𝑦1 ) as its mid point, is
2 2 2

a) 𝑥𝑦1 + 𝑦𝑥1 = 𝑎2 b) 𝑥1 + 𝑦1 = 𝑎 c) 𝑥𝑥1 + 𝑦𝑦1 = 𝑥12 + 𝑦12 d) 𝑥𝑥1 + 𝑦𝑦1 = 𝑎2

912. The angle between the pair of tangents drawn from (1,3) to the parabola 𝑦 2 = 8𝑥, is
1 1
a) tan−1 2 b) tan−1 c) tan−1 d) tan−1 3
2 3
913. The equations of the tangents to circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 6𝑥 + 4𝑦 − 12 = 0, which are parallel to line 4𝑥 + 3𝑦 +
15are
a) 4𝑥 + 3𝑦 + 11 = 0 and 4𝑥 + 3𝑦 + 8 = 0 b) 4𝑥 + 3𝑦 − 9 = 0 and 4𝑥 + 3𝑦 + 7 = 0
c) 4𝑥 + 3𝑦 + 19 = 0 and 4𝑥 + 3𝑦 − 31 = 0 d) 4𝑥 + 3𝑦 − 10 = 0 and 4𝑥 + 3𝑦 + 12 = 0
914. Eccentricity of hyperbola whose asymptotes are 3𝑥 − 4𝑦 = 7 and 4𝑥 + 3𝑦 = 8, is
a) √2 b) 2
c) Not sufficient information d) None of the above
915. Length of the tangents from the point (1, 2) to the circles 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 𝑥 + 𝑦 − 4 = 0 and 3𝑥 2 + 3𝑦 2 − 𝑥 −
𝑦 − 𝑘 = 0 are in the ration 4:3, then 𝑘 is equal to
a) 37/2 b) 4/37 c) 12 d) 39/4
916. If 𝑃(𝜃) and 𝑄(𝜋/2 + 𝜃) are two points on the ellipse 𝑥 + 𝑦 = 1. Locus of the mid-point of 𝑃𝑄 is
2 2

𝑎2 𝑏2
𝑥 2 2
𝑦 1 2
𝑥 2
𝑦 𝑥2
𝑦2 d) None of these
a) + 2= b) + 2=4 c) + =2
𝑎 2 𝑏 2 𝑎 2 𝑏 𝑎2 𝑏 2
917. The circle 𝑎𝑥 2 + 𝑎𝑦 2 + 2g1 𝑥 + 2𝑓1 𝑦 + 𝑐1 = 0
and 𝑏𝑥 2 + 𝑏𝑦 2 + 2g 2 𝑥 + 2𝑓2 𝑦 + 𝑐2 = 0
(𝑎 ≠ 0 and 𝑏 ≠ 0) cut orthogonally, if
a) g1 g 2 + 𝑓1 𝑓2 = 𝑎𝑐1 + 𝑏𝑐2 b) 2(g1 g 2 + 𝑓1 𝑓2 ) = 𝑏𝑐1 + 𝑏𝑐2
c) 𝑏g1 g 2 + 𝑎𝑓1 𝑓2 = 𝑎𝑐1 + 𝑏𝑐2 d) g1 g 2 + 𝑓1 𝑓2 = 𝑐1 + 𝑐2

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918. The curve represented by the equation 4𝑥 2 + 16𝑦 2 − 24𝑥 − 32𝑦 − 12 = 0 is
a) A parabola b) A pair of straight lines
c) An ellipse with eccentricity 1/2 d) An ellipse with eccentricity √3/2
919. If the chord of contact of tangents drawn from the point (ℎ, 𝑘) to the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 𝑎2 subtends a right
angle at the centre, then
a) ℎ2 + 𝑘 2 = 𝑎2 b) 2(ℎ2 + 𝑘 2 ) = 𝑎2 c) ℎ2 − 𝑘 2 = 𝑎2 d) ℎ2 + 𝑘 2 = 2𝑎2
920. The tangent to 𝑥 + 𝑦 = 9 which is parallel to 𝑦-axis and does not lie in the third quadrant touches the
2 2

circle at the point

a) (3,0) b) (−3,0) c) (0,3) d) (0, −3)
921. The equation of the circle of radius 5 and touching the coordinate axes in third quadrant is
2 2
a) (𝑥 − 5)2 + (𝑦 + 5)2 = 25 b) (𝑥 + 4) + (𝑦 + 4) = 25
2 2 2 2
c) (𝑥 + 6) + (𝑦 + 6) = 25 d) (𝑥 + 5) + (𝑦 + 5) = 25
922. The straight line 𝑥 + 𝑦 = √2𝑝 will touch the hyperbola 4𝑥 2 − 9𝑦 2 = 36, if
a) 𝑝2 = 2 b) 𝑝2 = 5 c) 5𝑝2 = 2 d) 2𝑝2 = 5
923. If 𝑃 is a point such that the ratio of the squares of the lengths of the tangents from 𝑃 to the circles 𝑥 2 +
𝑦 2 + 2𝑥 − 4𝑦 − 20 = 0 and 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 4𝑥 + 2𝑦 − 44 = 0 is 2: 3, then the locus of 𝑃 is a circle with centre
a) (7, −8) b) (−7, 8) c) (7, 8) d) (−7, −8)
924. The length of the latusrectum of the ellipse + = 1 is
𝑥 2 𝑦 2

36 49
a) 98/6 b) 72/7 c) 72/14 d) 98/12
925. The equation 𝑥2 𝑦2
– 𝜆−5 − 1 = 0, represent an ellipse, if
2−𝜆
a) 𝜆 > 5 b) 𝜆 < 2 c) 2 < 𝜆 < 5 d) 2 > 𝜆 > 5
926. If the normals from any point to the parabola 𝑥 = 4𝑦 cuts the line 𝑦 = 2 in points whose abscissae are in
2

A.P., then the slopes of the tangents at the three conormal points are in
a) A.P. b) G.P. c) H.P. d) None of these
927. The area of the quadrilateral formed by the tangents at the end points of latusrectum to the ellipse 𝑥 2 +
9
𝑦2
= 1 is
5
a) 27/4 sq unit b) 9 sq unit c) 27/2 sq unit d) 27 sq unit
928. The mid-point of the chord 2𝑥 + 𝑦 − 4 = 0 of the parabola 𝑦 = 4𝑥 is
2

a) (5/2, −1) b) (−1,5/2) c) (3/2, −1) d) None of these

929. The equation of the circle with centre (2, 1) and touching the line 3𝑥 + 4𝑦 = 5 is
a) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 4𝑥 − 2𝑦 + 5 = 0 b) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 4𝑥 − 2𝑦 − 5 = 0
c) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 4𝑥 − 2𝑦 + 4 = 0 d) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 4𝑥 − 2𝑦 − 4 = 0
930. If (−1, −2√2) is one of extremity of a focal chord of the parabola 𝑦 2 = −8𝑥, then the other extremity is
a) (−1, −√2) b) ( 2√2 , −1) c) (−4, 4√2) d) (4, 4√2)
931. The length of the chord joining the points (4 cos θ, 4 sin θ) and (4 cos(θ + 60°) , 4 sin(θ + 60°))of the circle
𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 16 is
a) 4 b) 8 c) 16 d) 2
932. The distance between the foci of the hyperbola 𝑥 2 − 3𝑦 2 − 4𝑥 − 6𝑦 − 11 = 0 is
a) 4 b) 6 c) 8 d) 10
933. The locus of the centre of the circle which cuts the circles 𝑥 + 𝑦 + 2 𝑔1 𝑥 + 2𝑓1 𝑦 + 𝑐1 = 0 and 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 +
2 2

2 𝑔2 + 2𝑓2 𝑦 + 𝑐2 = 0 orthogonally, is
a) An ellipse
b) The radical axis of the given circles
c) A conic
d) Another circle
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 𝑟 2 − 8𝑟(√3 cos θ + sin θ) + 15 = 0 is
a) 8 b) 7 c) 6 d) 5
935. The centre of the circle passing through (0,0)(𝑎, 0)and (0, 𝑏) is
a) (𝑎, 𝑏) b) 𝑎/2, 𝑏/2 c) (−𝑎/2, −𝑏/2) d) −𝑎, −𝑏
936. The mid-point of the line joining the common points of the line 2𝑥 − 3𝑦 + 8 = 0 and 𝑦 2 = 8𝑥, is
a) (3,2) b) (5,6) c) (4, −1) d) (2, −3)
937. The equation of the tangent to the parabola 𝑦 2 = 8𝑥 which is perpendicular to the line 𝑥 − 3𝑦 + 8 = 0 is
a) 9𝑥 + 3𝑦 + 2 = 0 b) 3𝑥 + 𝑦 + 2 = 0 c) 3𝑥 − 𝑦 − 1 = 0 d) 9𝑥 − 3𝑦 + 2 = 0
938. The length of the chord of the parabola 𝑦 = 4 𝑎𝑥 passing through the vertex and making an angle 𝜃 with
2

the axis is
a) 4 𝑎 cosec 2 𝜃 b) 4 𝑎 cos 𝜃 cosec 2 𝜃 c) 4 𝑎 cot 𝜃 cosec2 𝜃 d) 2 𝑎 cosec 2 𝜃
939. The distance between the foci of the ellipse 5𝑥 2 + 9𝑦 2 = 45, is
a) 2√2 b) 4 c) 4√2 d) 2
940. The equation of the parabola with focus (0,0) and directrix 𝑥 + 𝑦 = 4, is
a) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 2𝑥𝑦 + 8𝑥 + 8𝑦 − 16 = 0 b) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 2𝑥𝑦 + 8𝑥 + 8𝑦 = 0
c) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 8𝑥 + 8𝑦 − 16 = 0 d) 𝑥 2 − 𝑦 2 + 8𝑥 + 8𝑦 − 16 = 0
941. The length of the chord cut off by 𝑦 = 2 𝑥 + 1 from the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 2, is
5 6 6 √5
a) b) c) d)
6 5 √5 6
942. The two circles 𝑥 + 𝑦 − 2𝑥 + 6𝑦 + 6 = 0 and 𝑥 + 𝑦 − 5𝑥 + 6𝑦 + 15 = 0 touch each other
2 2 2 2

a) Externally b) Internally c) Coincide d) None of these

943. The equation of the normal to the hyperbola 𝑥 − 𝑦 = 1 at (−4, 0) is
2 2

16 9
a) 2𝑥 − 3𝑦 = 1 b) 𝑥 = 0 c) 𝑥 = 1 d) 𝑦 = 0
944. The locus of the centre of the circle for which one end of a diameter is (1, 1) while the other end is on the
line 𝑥 + 𝑦 = 3, is
a) 𝑥 + 𝑦 = 1 b) 2(𝑥 − 𝑦) = 5 c) 2𝑥 + 2𝑦 = 5 d) None of these
945. The mid-point of the chord intercepted by the hyperbola 9𝑥 − 16𝑦 = 144 on the line 9𝑥 − 8𝑦 − 10 = 0,
2 2

is
a) (1, 2) b) (−1, 2) c) (−2, 1) d) (2, 1)
946. The radius of the circle, which is touched by the line 𝑦 = 𝑥 and has its centre on the positive direction of 𝑥-
axis and also cuts-off a chord of length 2 unit along the line √3𝑦 − 𝑥 = 0, is
a) √5 b) √3 c) √2 d) 1
947. If a focal chord of the parabola 𝑦 2 = 𝑎𝑥 is 2𝑥 − 𝑦 − 8 = 0, then the equation of the directrix is
a) 𝑥 + 4 = 0 b) 𝑥 − 4 = 0 c) 𝑦 − 4 = 0 d) 𝑦 + 4 = 0
948. The focus of the parabola 𝑥 2 + 2𝑦 + 6𝑥 = 0 is
a) (−3, 4) b) (3, 4) c) (3, −4) d) (−3, −4)
949. The normal drawn at a point (𝑎𝑡1 , 2 𝑎𝑡1 ) of the parabola 𝑦 = 4𝑎𝑥 meets it again on the point (𝑎𝑡22 , 2 𝑎𝑡2 ),
2 2

then
a) 𝑡1 = 2 𝑡2 b) 𝑡12 = 2 𝑡2 c) 𝑡1 𝑡2 = −1 d) None of these
950. If tangent and normal to a rectangular hyperbola 𝑥𝑦 = 𝑐 cut off intercepts 𝑎1 and 𝑎2
2

on one axis and 𝑏1 , 𝑏2 on the other, then

𝑎1 𝑏1
a) 𝑎1 = 𝑏1 b) 𝑎2 = 𝑏2 c) = d) 𝑎1 𝑎2 + 𝑏1 𝑏2 = 0
𝑎2 𝑏2
951. The range of 𝛼, which the point (𝛼, 𝛼) lies inside the region bounded by the curves 𝑦 = √1 − 𝑥 2 and 𝑥 +
𝑦 = 1 is
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
a) < 𝛼 < b) < 𝛼 < c) < 𝛼 < d) < 𝛼 <
2 √2 2 3 3 √3 4 2
952. The normal at the point (3,4) on a circle at the point (−1, −2). The equation of the circle, is
a) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 2𝑥 − 2𝑦 − 13 = 0

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 b) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 2𝑥 − 2𝑦 − 11 = 0
c) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 2𝑥 + 2𝑦 + 12 = 0
d) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 2𝑥 − 2𝑦 + 14 = 0
953. The focal chord to 𝑦 2 = 16𝑥 is tangent to (1 − 6)2 + 𝑦 2 = 2, then the possible values of the slope of this
chord are
1 1
a) {−1, 1} b) {−2, 2} c) {−2, } d) {2, − }
2 2
954. The equation of the parabola with its vertex at the origin, axis on the 𝑦-axis and passing through the point
(6, −3) is
a) 𝑦 2 = 12𝑥 + 6 b) 𝑥 2 = 12𝑦 c) 𝑥 2 = −12𝑦 d) 𝑦 2 = −12𝑥 + 6
955. The sum of focal distance of any point on the ellipse with major and minor axes as 2𝑎 and 2𝑏 respectively,
is equal to
𝑎 𝑏 𝑏2
a) 2𝑎 b) 2 c) 2 d)
𝑏 𝑎 𝑎
956. The maximum number of points with rational coordinates on a circle whose centre is (√3, 0) is
a) One b) Two c) Four d) Infinite
957. The length of major and minor axis of an ellipse are 10 and 8 respectively and its major axis along 𝑦-axis
the equation of the ellipse referred to its centre as origin is
𝑥2 𝑦2 𝑥2 𝑦2 𝑥2 𝑦2 𝑥2 𝑦2
a) + =1 b) + =1 c) + =1 d) + =1
25 16 16 25 100 64 64 100
958. The equation of the circle which touches the axes of the coordinates and the line 𝑥 + 𝑦 = 1 and whose
3 4
centre lies in the first quadrant is 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 2𝑐𝑥 − 2𝑐𝑦 + 𝑐 2 = 0, where 𝑐 is
a) 1,6 b) 2,1 c) 3,6 d) 6,4
959. The area of the triangle formed by three points on the ellipse 𝑥 2 + 𝑦2 = 1 whose eccentric angles are 𝛼, 𝛽
2𝑎 2 𝑏
and 𝛾 is
𝛼−𝛽 𝛽−𝛾 𝛾−𝛼
a) 2 𝑎𝑏 sin cos cos
2 2 2
𝛼−𝛽 𝛽−𝛾 𝛾−𝛼
b) 2𝑎𝑏 sin sin cos
2 2 2
𝛼−𝛽 𝛽−𝛾 𝛾−𝛼
c) 2𝑎𝑏 sin sin sin
2 2 2
𝛼−𝛽 𝛽−𝛾 𝛾−𝛼
d) 2 𝑎𝑏 cos cos cos
2 2 2
960. The eccentricity of the conic 4𝑥 2 + 16𝑦 2 − 24𝑥 − 32𝑦 = 1 is
1
a) b) √3 c) √3 d) √3
2 2 4
961. The equation of the ellipse having vertices at (±5,0) and (±4,0) is
𝑥2 𝑦2 𝑥2 𝑦2
a) + =1 b) 9𝑥 2 + 25𝑦 2 = 225 c) + =1 d) 4𝑥 2 + 5𝑦 2 = 20
25 16 9 25
962. The circle 𝑆1 with centre 𝐶1 (𝑎1 , 𝑏1 ) and radius 𝑟1 touches externally the circle 𝑆2 with centre 𝐶2 (𝑎2 , 𝑏2 ) and
radius 𝑟2 . If the tangent at their common point passes through the origin, then
a) (𝑎12 + 𝑎22 ) + (𝑏12 + 𝑏22 ) = 𝑟12 + 𝑟22
b) (𝑎12 − 𝑎22 ) + (𝑏12 − 𝑏22 ) = 𝑟12 − 𝑟22
c) (𝑎12 − 𝑏22 ) + (𝑎22 + 𝑏22 ) = 𝑟12 + 𝑟22
d) (𝑎12 − 𝑏12 ) + (𝑎22 + 𝑏22 ) = 𝑟12 + 𝑟22
963. If eccentricity of hyperbola 𝑥 2 − 𝑦2 = 1 is 𝑒 and 𝑒′ is the eccentricity of its conjugate hyperbola, then
𝑎2 𝑏2
1 1 d) None of these
a) 𝑒 = 𝑒 ′ b) 𝑒𝑒 ′ = 1 c) 2
+ ′ 2
𝑒 (𝑒 )
964. If the equation of tangent to the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 2𝑥 + 6𝑦 − 6 = 0 parallel to 3𝑥 − 4𝑦 + 7 = 0 is 3𝑥 − 4𝑦 +
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 a) 5, −35 b) −5, 35 c) 7, −32 d) −7, 32
965. If circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 2g𝑥 + 2𝑓𝑦 + 𝑘 = 0 intersect hyperbola 𝑥𝑦 = 𝑐 2 at four points (𝑥𝑖 , 𝑦1 ), 𝑖 = 1, 2, 3, 4 then
a) 𝑥1 + 𝑥2 + 𝑥3 + 𝑥4 = −g b) 𝑥1 + 𝑥2 + 𝑥3 + 𝑥4 = −2g
c) 𝑥1 + 𝑥2 + 𝑥3 + 𝑥4 = −4g d) 𝑥1 + 𝑥2 + 𝑥3 + 𝑥4 = 2g
966. If tangents are drawn to the ellipse 𝑥 2 + 2𝑦 2 = 2, then the locus of the mid point of the intercept made by
the tangents between the coordinate axes is
1 1 1 1 𝑥2 𝑦2 𝑥2 𝑦2
a) 2 + 2 = 1 b) 2 + 2 = 1 c) + = 1 d) + =1
2𝑥 4𝑦 4𝑥 2𝑦 2 4 4 2
967. The curve represented by the equation 4𝑥 2 + 16𝑦 2 − 24𝑥 − 32𝑦 − 12 = 0 is
a) A parabola b) A pair of straight lines
1 3
c) An ellipse with eccentricity 2 d) An ellipse with eccentricity √
2
968. If the eccentricity of the two ellipse 𝑥2
+
𝑦2 𝑥2 𝑦2 𝑎
= 1 and 𝑎2 + 𝑏2 = 1 are equal, then the value of 𝑏 is
169 25
5 6 13 13
a) b) c) d)
13 13 5 6
969. The distance between the directrices of the hyperbola 𝑥 = 8 sec θ , 𝑦 = 8 tan θ is
a) 8√2 b) 16√2 c) 4√2 d) 6√2
970. The equation to the line touching both the parabolas 𝑦 = 4𝑥 and 𝑥 = −32𝑦, is
2 2

a) 𝑥 + 2𝑦 + 4 = 0 b) 2𝑥 + 𝑦 − 4 = 0 c) 𝑥 − 2𝑦 − 4 = 0 d) 𝑥 − 2𝑦 + 4 = 0
971. The locus of the mid point of the chord of the circle 𝑥 + 𝑦 − 2𝑥 − 2𝑦 − 2 = 0 which makes an angle of
2 2

120° at the centre, is

a) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 2𝑥 − 2𝑦 − 1 = 0 b) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 𝑥 + 𝑦 − 1 = 0
c) 𝑥 + 𝑦 − 2𝑥 − 2𝑦 + 1 = 0
2 2 d) None of the above
𝑥 𝑦
972. If + = 1 touches the circle 𝑥 + 𝑦 = 𝑎 , the point (1/𝛼, 1/𝛽) lies on a/an
2 2 2
𝛼 𝛽
a) Straight line b) Circle c) Parabola d) Ellipse
973. The graph represented by the equations 𝑥 = sin 𝑡, 𝑦 = 2 cos 𝑡, is
2

a) A portion of a parabola
b) A parabola
c) A part of a sine graph
d) A part of a hyperbola
974. The equation of tangent to the ellipse 𝑥 2 + 4𝑦 2 = 5 at (−1, 1), is
a) 𝑥 + 4𝑦 + 5 = 0 b) 𝑥 − 4𝑦 − 5 = 0 c) 𝑥 + 4𝑦 − 5 = 0 d) 𝑥 − 4𝑦 + 5 = 0
975. Two circles, each of radius 5, have a common tangent at (1,1) whose equation is 3𝑥 + 4𝑦 − 7 = 0. Then,
their centres are
a) (4, −5)(−2,3) b) (4, −3)(−2,5) c) (4,5)(−2, −3) d) None of these
976. The equation of the circle having its centre on the line 𝑥 + 2 𝑦 − 3 = 0 and passing through the point of
intersection of the circles
𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 4 𝑦 + 1 = 0 and 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 4𝑥 − 2𝑦 + 4 = 0 is
a) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 6 𝑥 + 7 = 0
b) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 3 𝑥 + 4 = 0
c) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 2 𝑥 − 2 𝑦 + 1 = 0
d) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 2 𝑥 − 4 𝑦 + 4 = 0
977. If two different tangents of 𝑦 2 = 4𝑥 are the normals to 𝑥 2 = 4𝑏𝑦, then
1 1 1 1
a) |𝑏| > b) |𝑏| < c) |𝑏| > d) |𝑏| <
2√2 2√2 √2 √2
978. The line 3𝑥 − 2𝑦 = 𝑘 meets the circle 𝑥 + 𝑦 = 4𝑟 at only one point, if 𝑘 is
2 2 2 2

52 2 20
a) 20𝑟 2 b) 52𝑟 2 c) 𝑟 d) 𝑟 2
9 9
979. The distance between the foci of the conic 7𝑥 2 − 9𝑦 2 = 63 is equal to
a) 8 b) 4 c) 3 d) 7

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980. If the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 𝑎2 intersects the hyperbola 𝑥𝑦 = 𝑐 2 in four points (𝑥𝑖 , 𝑦𝑖 ), for 𝑖 = 1,2,3 and 4, then
𝑦1 + 𝑦2 + 𝑦3 + 𝑦4 equals
a) 0 b) 𝑐 c) 𝑎 d) 𝑐 4
981. Consider the following statements :
1. The equation of the parabola whose focus is at the origin is 𝑦 2 = 4𝑎(𝑥 + 𝑎)
2. The line 𝑙𝑥 + 𝑚𝑦 + 𝑛 = 0 will touch the parabola 𝑦 2 = 4𝑎𝑥, if 𝑙𝑛 = 𝑎𝑚2
Which of these is/are correct
a) Only (1) b) Only (2) c) Both of these d) None of these
982. If 𝑀 and 𝑀 are the feet of the perpendiculars from the foci 𝑆 and 𝑆 of the ellipse 𝑥 2 + 𝑦2 = 1 on the
1 2 1 2 9 16
tangent at any point 𝑃 on the ellipse, then (𝑆1 𝑀1 )(𝑆2 𝑀2 ) is equal to
a) 16 b) 9 c) 4 d) 3
983. The equation of two circles which touch the 𝑦-axis at (0, 3) and make an intercept of 8 unit on 𝑥-axis, are
a) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 ± 10𝑥 − 6𝑦 + 9 = 0 b) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 ± 6𝑥 − 10𝑦 + 9 = 0
c) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 8𝑥 ± 10𝑦 + 9 = 0 d) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 ± 10𝑥 ± 6𝑦 + 9 = 0
984. If 𝑎𝑥 2 + 𝑏𝑦 2 + 2g𝑥 + 2𝑓𝑦 + 𝑐 = 0 represents an ellipse, then
a) It’s major axis is parallel to 𝑥-axis
b) It’s major axis is parallel to 𝑦-axis
c) It’s axes (𝑖𝑒, major axis and minor axis) are neither parallel to 𝑥-axis nor parallel to 𝑦-axis
d) It’s axes are parallel to coordinates axes
985. Which of the following is a point on the common chord of the circles 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 2𝑥 − 3𝑦 + 6 = 0 and 𝑥 2 +
𝑦 2 + 𝑥 − 8𝑦 − 13 = 0
a) (1, 4) b) (1, −2) c) (1, −4) d) (1, 2)
986. 𝐴𝐵 is a diameter of 𝑥 + 9 𝑦 = 25. The eccentric angle of 𝐴 is 𝜋/6. Then, the eccentric angle of 𝐵 is
2 2

a) 5 𝜋/6 b) −5 𝜋/6 c) −2 𝜋/3 d) None of these

987. The mirror image of the parabola 𝑦 = 4𝑥 in the tangent to the parabola at the point (1, 2) is
2

a) (𝑥 − 1)2 = 4(𝑦 + 1) b) (𝑥 + 1)2 = 4(𝑦 + 1) c) (𝑥 + 1)2 = 4(𝑦 − 1) d) (𝑥 − 1)2 = 4(𝑦 − 1)

988. The equation of the tangent to circle 5𝑥 2 + 5𝑦 2 = 1, parallel to line 3𝑥 + 4𝑦 = 1 are
a) 3𝑥 + 4𝑦 = ±2√5 b) 6𝑥 + 8𝑦 = ±√5 c) 3𝑥 + 4𝑦 = ±√5 d) None of these
989. The diameter of a circle are along 2𝑥 + 𝑦 − 7 = 0and𝑥 + 3𝑦 − 11 = 0. Then, the equation of this circle,
which also passes through (5, 7), is
a) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 4𝑥 − 6𝑦 − 16 = 0 b) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 4𝑥 − 6𝑦 − 20 = 0
c) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 4𝑥 − 6𝑦 − 12 = 0 d) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 4𝑥 + 6𝑦 − 12 = 0
990. If the tangent at a point (𝑎 cos θ , 𝑏 sin θ) on the ellipse 𝑥 2 + 𝑦2 = 1 meets the auxiliary circle in two points,
𝑎2 𝑏2
the chord joining them subtends a right angle at the centre, then the eccentricity of the ellipse is given by
a) (1 + cos2 θ)−1⁄2 b) (1 + sin2 θ) c) (1 + sin2 θ)−1⁄2 d) (1 + cos2 θ)
991. The value of 𝑚 for which 𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 + 6 is a tangent to the hyperbola 𝑥2 𝑦2
− 49 = 1, is
100

17 20 3 20
a) √ b) √ c) √ d) √
20 17 20 3
992. The parametric equation of a parabola is 𝑥 = 𝑡 2 + 1, 𝑦 = 2𝑡 + 1. The cartesian equation of its directrix is
a) 𝑥 = 0 b) 𝑥 + 1 = 0 c) 𝑦 = 0 d) None of these
993. The length of the subtangent to the parabola 𝑦 = 16 𝑥 at the point whose abscissa is 4, is
2

a) 2 b) 4 c) 8 d) None of these
994. The angle between the asymptotes of the hyperbola 𝑥 + 2𝑥𝑦 − 3𝑦 + 𝑥 + 7𝑦 + 9 = 0 is
2 2

1 1
a) tan−1 (±2) b) tan−1 (±√3) c) tan−1 ( ) d) tan−1 ( )
√3 2
995. If the points (2, 0), (0, 1), (4, 5) and (0, 𝑐) are concyclic, then the value of 𝑐 is
a) 1 14 c) 5 d) None of these
b)
3
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996. If the line 𝑥 + 𝑦 − 1 = 0 is a tangent to the parabola 𝑦 2 − 𝑦 + 𝑥 = 0, then the point of contact is
a) (0, 1) b) (1, 0) c) (0, −1) d) (−1, 0)
997. If 4𝑥 − 3𝑦 + 𝑘 = 0 touches the ellipse 5𝑥 2 + 9𝑦 = 45, then 𝑘 is equal to
a) ±3√21 b) 3√21 c) −3√21 d) 2√21
998. The point of the parabola 𝑦 = 18𝑥, for which the ordinate is three times the abscissa, is
2

a) (6, 2) b) (−2, −6) c) (3,18) d) (2, 6)

999. Tangent at the vertex divides the distance between directrix and latusrectum in the ratio
a) 1: 1 b) 1: 2
c) Depends on directrix and focus d) None of the above
100 The point (4, −3) with respect to the ellipse 4𝑥 + 5𝑦 2 = 1 is
2

0.
a) Lies on the curve b) Is inside the curve c) Is outside the curve d) Is focus of the curve
100 If 𝑥 − 𝑦 + 1 = 0 meets the circle 𝑥 + 𝑦 + 𝑦 − 1 = 0 at 𝐴 and 𝐵, then the equation of the circle with 𝐴𝐵 as
2 2

1. diameter is
a) 2(𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 ) + 3𝑥 − 𝑦 + 1 = 0 b) 2(𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 ) + 3𝑥 − 𝑦 + 2 = 0
c) 2(𝑥 + 𝑦 ) + 3𝑥 − 𝑦 + 3 = 0
2 2 d) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 3𝑥 − 𝑦 + 1 = 0
100 The equation of circle with centre (1, 2) and tangent 𝑥 + 𝑦 − 5 = 0 is
2.
a) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 2𝑥 − 4𝑦 + 6 = 0 b) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 2𝑥 − 4𝑦 + 3 = 0
c) 𝑥 + 𝑦 − 2𝑥 + 4𝑦 + 8 = 0
2 2 d) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 2𝑥 − 4𝑦 + 8 = 0
100 Equation of chord of an ellipse 𝑥 2 + 𝑦2 = 1, whose mid point is (1, 1), is
25 9
3.
a) 25𝑥 + 9𝑦 = 36 b) 9𝑥 + 25𝑦 = 34 c) 9𝑥 − 25𝑦 = 34 d) None of these
100 The latusrectum of the parabola 𝑦 2 = 4𝑎𝑥, whose focal chord is 𝑃𝑆𝒬, such that 𝑆𝑃 = 3 and 𝑆𝒬 = 2 is given
4. by
24 12 6 1
a) b) c) d)
5 5 5 5
100 Length of normal chord 𝑦 = 𝑥 + 𝑐 to the parabola 𝑦 2 = 8𝑥 is
5.
a) 6√2 unit b) 12√2 unit c) 16√2 unit d) None of these
100 If the circle 𝑥 + 𝑦 + 6𝑥 − 2𝑦 + 𝑘 = 0 bisects the circumference of the circle 𝑥 + 𝑦 2 + 2𝑥 − 6𝑦 − 15 = 0,
2 2 2

6. then 𝑘 is equal to
a) 21 b) −21 c) 23 d) −23
100 The equation of the normal at the point (2, 3) on the ellipse 9𝑥 + 16𝑦 = 180 is
2 2

7.
a) 3𝑦 = 8𝑥 − 10 b) 3𝑦 − 8𝑥 + 7 = 0 c) 8𝑦 + 3𝑥 + 7 = 0 d) 3𝑥 + 2𝑦 + 7 = 0
100 If 𝑥 2 − 𝑦2 = 1 and 𝑥 2 − 𝑦2 = −1 are two hyperbola, then
𝑎2 𝑏2 𝑎2 𝑏2
8.
a) Their asymptotes are same
b) Their eccentricity are same
c) Their transverse axes are same
d) Asymptotes of Ist are angle bisectors of asymptotes of IInd hyperbola
100 If the chord joining points 𝑃(𝛼) and 𝑄(𝛽) on the ellipse 𝑥 2 + 𝑦2 = 1 subtends a right angle at the vertex
𝑎2 𝑏2
9.
𝐴(𝑎, 0), then tan 𝛼/2 tan 𝛽/2 =
𝑎2 𝑎2 𝑏2 𝑏2
a) b) − c) d) −
𝑏2 𝑏2 𝑎2 𝑎2
101 Equation of asymptotes of 𝑥𝑦 = 7𝑥 + 5𝑦 are
0.
a) 𝑥 = 7, 𝑦 = 5 b) 𝑥 = 5, 𝑦 = 7 c) 𝑥𝑦 = 35 d) None of these

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101 The point diametrically opposite to the point 𝑃(1, 0) on the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 2𝑥 + 4𝑦 − 3 = 0 is
1.
a) (3, 4) b) (3, −4) c) (−3, 4) d) (−3, −4)
101 The equation of the circle passing through (0,0) and belonging to the system of circles of which (3,1) and
2. (−1,5) are limiting points, is
a) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 𝑥 + 3𝑦 = 0
b) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 11𝑥 + 3𝑦 = 0
c) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 1
d) None of these
101 The angle between the tangent drawn from the point (1, 4) to the parabola 𝑦 2 = 4𝑥 is
3.
𝜋 𝜋 𝜋 𝜋
a) b) c) d)
6 4 3 2
101 The equations of the circle which pass through the origin and makes intercepts of lengths 4 and 8 on the 𝑥
4. and 𝑦-axes respectively are
a) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 ± 4𝑥 ± 8𝑦 = 0 b) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 ± 2𝑥 ± 4𝑦 = 0
c) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 ± 8𝑥 ± 16𝑦 = 0 d) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 ± 𝑥 ± 𝑦 = 0
101 The equation of the tangent to the hyperbola 4𝑦 2 = 𝑥 2 − 1 at the point (1,0), is
5.
a) 𝑥 = 1 b) 𝑦 = 1 c) 𝑦 = 4 d) 𝑥 = 4
101 The parametric representation of a point on the ellipse whose foci are (−1,0) and (7,0) and eccentricity
6. 1/2 is
a) (3 + 8 cos θ, 4√3 sin θ) b) (8 cos θ, 4√3 sin θ)
c) (3 + 4√3 cos θ, 8 sin θ) d) None of these
101 If a focal chord of the parabola 𝑦 2 = 𝑎𝑥 is 2𝑥 − 𝑦 − 8 = 0, then the equation of the directrix is
7.
a) 𝑥 + 4 = 0 b) 𝑥 − 4 = 0 c) 𝑦 − 4 = 0 d) 𝑦 + 4 = 0
101 The line 𝑥 + 𝑦 = 6 is a normal to the parabola 𝑦 = 8𝑥 at the point
2

8.
a) (18, −12) b) (4, 2) c) (2, 4) d) (8, 8)
101 The focal chord to 𝑦 = 16𝑥 is tangent to (𝑥 − 6) + 𝑦 = 2, then the possible values of the slope of this
2 2 2

9. chord, are
a) {−1, 1} b) {−2, 2} c) {−2, 1/2} d) {2, −1/2}
102 If from the origin a chord is drawn to the circle 𝑥 + 𝑦 − 2𝑥 = 0, then the locus of the mid point of the
2 2

0. chord has equation

a) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 𝑥 + 𝑦 = 0
b) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 2 𝑥 + 𝑦 = 0
c) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 𝑥 = 0
d) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 2 𝑥 + 𝑦 = 0
102 Four distinct points (2𝑘, 3𝑘), (1,0), (0,1) and (0,0) lie on a circle for
1.
a) All integral values of 𝑘 b) 0 < 𝑘 < 1 c) 𝑘 < 0 d) For two values of 𝑘
102 The equation of parabola with focus (0, 0) and directrix 𝑥 + 𝑦 = 4, is
2.
a) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 2𝑥𝑦 + 8𝑥 + 8𝑦 − 16 = 0 b) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 2𝑥𝑦 + 8𝑥 + 8𝑦 = 0
c) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 8𝑥 + 8𝑦 − 16 = 0 d) 𝑥 2 − 𝑦 2 + 8𝑥 + 8𝑦 − 16 = 0
102 One of the points on the parabola 𝑦 2 = 12𝑥 with focal distance 12, is
3.
a) (3, 6) b) (9, 6√3) c) (7, 2√21) d) (8, 4√6)

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102 The equation of family of circles with centre at (ℎ, 𝑘) touching the 𝑥-axis is given by
4.
a) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 2ℎ𝑥 + ℎ2 = 0 b) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 2ℎ𝑥 − 2𝑘𝑦 + ℎ2 = 0
c) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 2ℎ𝑥 − 2𝑘𝑦 − ℎ2 = 0 d) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 2ℎ𝑥 − 2𝑘𝑦 = 0
102 The parabola with directrix 𝑥 + 2𝑦 − 1 = 0 and focus (1,0) is
5.
a) 4𝑥 2 − 4𝑥𝑦 + 𝑦 2 − 8𝑥 + 4𝑦 + 4 = 0 b) 4𝑥 2 + 4𝑥𝑦 + 𝑦 2 − 8𝑥 + 4𝑦 + 4 = 0
c) 4𝑥 2 + 5𝑥𝑦 + 𝑦 2 + 8𝑥 − 4𝑦 + 4 = 0 d) 4𝑥 2 − 4𝑥𝑦 + 𝑦 2 − 8𝑥 − 4𝑦 + 4 = 0
102 The square of the length of the tangent from (3, −4) to the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 4𝑥 − 6𝑦 + 3 = 0, is
6.
a) 20 b) 30 c) 40 d) 50
102 Let 𝑃, 𝑄, 𝑅 be three points on parabola 𝑦 = 4𝑥 and normal at 𝑃 and 𝑅 meet at 𝑄, then the locus of the mid-
2

7. point of the chord 𝑃𝑅 is a parabola whose vertex is at

a) (2,0) b) (0, −2) c) (−2,0) d) None of these
102 The equations to the directrices of the ellipse 4(𝑥 − 3) + 9(𝑦 + 2) = 144 are
2 2

8.
a) 5𝑥 − 15 ± 18√5 = 0
b) 5𝑥 + 15 ± 2√5 = 0
c) 15𝑥 + 5 ± 2√5 = 0
d) 15𝑥 − 5 ± 18√5 = 0
102 Let 𝑃 be a variable point on the ellipse 𝑥 2 + 𝑦2 = 1 with foci at 𝑆 and 𝑆 ′ . If 𝐴 be the area of triangle 𝑃𝑆𝑆 ′ ,
25 16
9.
then the maximum value of 𝐴 is
a) 24 sq. units b) 12 sq. units c) 36 sq. units d) None of these
103 The focal distance of a point on the parabola 𝑦 + 16𝑥 whose ordinate is twice the abscissa, is
2

0.
a) 6 b) 8 c) 10 d) 12
103 If 𝜃 is a parameter, then 𝑥 = 𝑎(sin 𝜃 + cos 𝜃), 𝑦 = 𝑏(sin 𝜃 − cos 𝜃) represents
1.
a) An ellipse
b) A circle
c) A pair of straight lines
d) A hyperbola
103 The circles 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 𝑥 + 𝑦 = 0 and 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 𝑥 − 𝑦 = 0 intersect at an angle
2.
𝜋 𝜋 𝜋 𝜋
a) b) c) d)
6 4 3 2
103 In the two circles (𝑥 + 7)2 + (𝑦 − 3)2 = 36 and (𝑥 − 5)2 + (𝑦 + 2)2 = 49 touch each other externally, then
3. the point of contact is
−19 19 −19 9 17 9 −17 9
a) ( , ) b) ( , ) c) ( , ) d) ( , )
13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13
103 If 𝑦1 , 𝑦2 are the ordinates of two points 𝑃 and 𝑄 on the parabola and 𝑦3 is the ordinate of the point of
4. intersection of tangents at 𝑃 and 𝑄, then
a) 𝑦1 , 𝑦2 , 𝑦3 are in AP b) 𝑦1 , 𝑦3 , 𝑦2 are in AP c) 𝑦1 , 𝑦2 , 𝑦3 are in GP d) 𝑦1 , 𝑦3 , 𝑦2 are in GP
103 One of the diameter of the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 2𝑥 + 4𝑦 − 4 = 0 is
5.
a) 𝑥 − 𝑦 − 3 = 0 b) 𝑥 + 𝑦 − 3 = 0 c) −𝑥 + 𝑦 − 3 = 0 d) 𝑥 + 𝑦 + 3 = 0
103 If 5𝑥 − 12𝑦 + 10 = 0 and 12𝑦 − 5𝑥 + 16 = 0 are two tangents to a circle, then the radius of the circle is
6.
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103 The image of the centre of the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 𝑎2 with respect to the mirror 𝑥 + 𝑦 = 1 is
7.
1
a) ( , √2) b) (√2, √2) c) (√2, 2√2) d) None of these
√2
103 The eccentricity of the ellipse 25𝑥 2 + 16𝑦 2 − 150𝑥 − 175 = 0 is
8.
2 2 4 3
a) b) c) d)
5 3 5 5
103 If the vertex of the parabola 𝑦 = 𝑥 2 − 16𝑥 + 𝑘 lies on 𝑥-axis, then the value of 𝑘 is
9.
a) 16 b) 8 c) 64 d) −64
104 The latusractum of the hyperbola 9𝑥 2 − 16𝑦 2 + 72𝑥 − 32 − 16 = 0 is
0.
9 9 32 32
a) b) − c) d) −
2 2 3 3
104 Equation of hyperbola passing through origin and whose asymptotes are 3𝑥 + 4𝑦 = 5 and 4𝑥 + 3𝑦 = 5 is
1.
a) 𝑥 2 − 𝑦 2 = 1 b) 12𝑥 2 + 12𝑦 2 + 35𝑥𝑦 − 15𝑥 − 15𝑦 = 0
c) 12𝑥 2 + 12𝑦 2 + 25𝑥𝑦 − 35𝑥 − 35𝑦 = 0 d) 12𝑥 2 + 12𝑦 2 + 25𝑥𝑦 − 25𝑥 − 25𝑦 = 0
104 If g 2 + 𝑓 2 = 𝑐, then the equations
2. 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 2g𝑥 + 2𝑓𝑦 + 𝑐 = 0 will represent
a) A circle of radius g b) A circle of radius 𝑓
c) A circle of diameter √𝑐 d) A circle of radius 0
104 The equation of parabola whose focus is (5,3) and directrix is 3𝑥 − 4𝑦 + 1 = 0, is
3.
a) (4𝑥 + 3𝑦)2 − 256𝑥 − 142𝑦 + 849 = 0 b) (4𝑥 − 3𝑦)2 − 256𝑥 − 142𝑦 + 849 = 0
c) (3𝑥 + 4𝑦)2 − 142𝑥 − 256𝑦 + 849 = 0 d) (3𝑥 − 4𝑦)2 − 256𝑥 − 142𝑦 + 849 = 0
104 If the radical axis of the circles
4. 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 2𝑔𝑥 + 2𝑓𝑦 + 𝑐 = 0 and 2𝑥 2 + 2𝑦 2 + 3𝑥 + 8𝑦 + 2𝑐 = 0, touches the circle
𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 2𝑥 + 2𝑦 + 1 = 0, then
3
a) 𝑔 = and 𝑓 ≠ 2
3
b) 𝑔 ≠ and 𝑓 = 2
3
c) 𝑔 = or 𝑓 = 2 d) None of these
4 4 4
104 If the normal at point 𝑃 on the ellipse 𝑥 2 + 𝑦2 = 1 meets the axes in 𝑅 and 𝑆 respectively, then 𝑃𝑅 ∶ 𝑅𝑆 is
𝑎2 𝑏2
5.
equal to
a) 𝑎 ∶ 𝑏 b) 𝑎2 : 𝑏 2 c) 𝑏 2 : 𝑎2 d) 𝑏 ∶ 𝑎
104 The mid point of the chord 4𝑥 − 3𝑦 = 5 of the hyperbola 2𝑥 − 3𝑦 = 12 is
2 2

6.
5 b) (2, 1) 5 11
a) (0, − ) c) ( , 0) d) ( , 2)
3 4 4
104 The circle on focal radii of a parabola as diameter touches the
7.
a) Axis b) Directrix c) Tangent at the vertex d) None of these
104 A set of points is such that each point is three times as far away from the 𝑦-axis as it is from the point (4,0).
8. Then, the locus of the points is
a) Hyperbola b) Parabola c) Ellipse d) Circle
104 The number of common tangents to the two circles 𝑥 + 𝑦 − 8𝑥 + 2𝑦 = 0 and 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 2𝑥 − 16𝑦 +
2 2

9. 25 = 0 is
a) 1 b) 2 c) 3 d) 4
105 If transverse and conjugate axes of hyperbola are equal then it’s eccentricity is
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 1 d) 2
a) √3 b) √2 c)
√2
105 Distance between foci is 8 and distance between directrices is 6 of hyperbola, then length of latusrectum is
1.
4 d) None of these
3
a) 4√3 b) c) √
√3 4
105 The eccentricity of the hyperbola 5𝑥 2 − 4𝑦 2 + 20𝑥 + 8𝑦 = 4 is
2.
3 c) 2 d) 3
a) √2 b)
2
105 A line is drawn through the point 𝑃(3,11) to cut the circle𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 9 at 𝐴 and 𝐵. Then, 𝑃𝐴. 𝑃𝐵 is equal to
3.
a) 9 b) 121 c) 205 d) 139
105 Locus of the point of intersection of straight lines − = 𝑚 and + = is
𝑥 𝑦 𝑥 𝑦 1
𝑎 𝑏 𝑎 𝑏 𝑚
4.
a) An ellipse b) A circle c) A hyperbola d) A parabola
105 Consider the set of hyperbola 𝑥𝑦 = 𝑘, 𝑘 ∈ 𝑅. Let 𝑒1 be the eccentricity when 𝑘 = 4 and 𝑒2 be the
5. eccentricity when 𝑘 = 9, then 𝑒1 − 𝑒2 is equal to
a) −1 b) 0 c) 2 d) −3
105 The product of the perpendicular from two foci on any tangent to the hyperbola 𝑥 2 − 𝑦 2 = 1, is
𝑎2 𝑏2
6.
a) 𝑎2 b) 𝑏 2 c) −𝑎2 d) −𝑏 2
105 The equation of the tangents to the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 13 at the points whose abscissa is 2, are
7.
a) 2𝑥 + 3𝑦 = 13, 2𝑥 − 3𝑦 = 13 b) 3𝑥 + 2𝑦 = 13, 2𝑥 − 3𝑦 = 13
c) 2𝑥 + 3𝑦 = 13, 3𝑥 − 2𝑦 = 13 d) None of the above
105 The equation of the tangent to the circle 𝑥 + 𝑦 = 4, which are parallel to 𝑥 + 2𝑦 + 3 = 0, are
2 2

8.
a) 𝑥 − 2𝑦 = 2 b) 𝑥 + 2𝑦 = ±2√3 c) 𝑥 + 2𝑦 = ±2√5 d) 𝑥 − 2𝑦 = ±2√5
105 The equations of the tangents to the circle 𝑥 + 𝑦 − 6𝑥 + 4𝑦 − 12 = 0 which are parallel to the line 4𝑥 +
2 2

9. 3𝑦 + 5 = 0, are
a) 4𝑥 + 3𝑦 + 11 = 0 and 4𝑥 + 3𝑦 + 8 = 0 b) 4𝑥 + 3𝑦 − 9 = 0 and 4𝑥 + 3𝑦 + 7 = 0
c) 4𝑥 + 3𝑦 + 19 = 0 and 4𝑥 + 3𝑦 − 31 = 0 d) 4𝑥 + 3𝑦 − 10 = 0 and 4𝑥 + 3𝑦 + 12 = 0
106 The tangent at (1, 7) to the curve 𝑥 2 = 𝑦 − 6 touches the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 16𝑥 + 12𝑦 + 𝑐 = 0 at
0.
a) (6,7) b) (−6, 7) c) (6, −7) d) (−6, −7)
106 The equation of the tangent to the circle 𝑥 + 𝑦 + 4𝑥 − 4𝑦 + 4 = 0 which makes equal intercepts on the
2 2

1. positive coordinate axes, is

a) 𝑥 + 𝑦 = 2 b) 𝑥 + 𝑦 = 2√2 c) 𝑥 + 𝑦 = 4 d) 𝑥 + 𝑦 = 8
106 From the point 𝑃(16, 7) tangents 𝑃𝒬 and 𝑃𝑅 are drawn to the circle𝑥 + 𝑦 − 2𝑥 − 4𝑦 − 20 = 0. If 𝐶 be
2 2

2. the centre of the circle, then area of quadrilateral 𝑃𝒬𝐶𝑅 is

a) 450 sq units b) 15 sq units c) 50 sq units d) 75 sq units
106 Any point on the hyperbola (𝑥+1)2 − (𝑦−2)2 = 1 is of the form
16 4
3.
a) (4 sec θ, 2 tan θ) b) (4 sec θ − 1,2 tan θ + 2)
c) (4 sec θ − 1, 2 tan θ − 2) d) (4 sec θ − 4, 2 tan θ − 2)
106 The centre of the circ le 𝑥 = 2 + 3 cos θ , 𝑦 = 3 sin 𝜃 − 1 is
4.
a) (3, 3) b) (2, −1) c) (−2, 1) d) (1, −2)

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106 The asymptotes of the hyperbola 𝑥𝑦 = ℎ𝑥 + 𝑘𝑦 are
5.
a) 𝑥 = 𝑘, 𝑦 = ℎ b) 𝑥 = ℎ, 𝑦 = 𝑘 c) 𝑥 = ℎ, 𝑦 = ℎ d) 𝑥 = 𝑘, 𝑦 = 𝑘
106 If the equation 𝜆𝑥 + (2𝜆 − 3)𝑦 − 4𝑥 − 1 = 0 represents a circle, then its radius is
2 2

6.
√7 1
a) √11 b) √13 c) d)
3 3 3 3
106 If 𝑥 2 + 𝑦2 represents an ellipse with major axis as 𝑦-axis and 𝑓 is a decreasing function, then
𝑓(4𝑎) 𝑓(𝑎 2 −5)
7.
a) 𝑎 ∈ (−∞, 1) b) 𝑎 ∈ (5, ∞) c) 𝑎 ∈ ( 1, 4) d) 𝑎 ∈ (−1,5)
106 If the two circles (𝑥 − 1) + (𝑦 − 3) = 𝑟 and 𝑥 + 𝑦 − 8𝑥 + 2𝑦 + 8 = 0 intersect in two distinct points,
2 2 2 2 2

8. then
a) 2 < 𝑟 < 8 b) 𝑟 < 2 c) 𝑟 = 2 d) 𝑟 > 2
106 The angle between the tangents drawn at the points (5, 12) and (12, −5) to the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 169 is
9.
a) 45° b) 60° c) 30° d) 90°
107 If the point (𝜆, 𝜆 + 1) lies in the interior of the region bounded by 𝑦 = √25 − 𝑥 2 and 𝑥-axis, then 𝜆 lies in
0. the interval
a) (−4,3) b) (−∞, −1) ∪ (3, ∞) c) (−1,3) d) None of these
107 The equation of the common tangent to the curves 𝑦 = 8𝑥 and 𝑥𝑦 = −1 is
2

1.
a) 3𝑦 = 9𝑥 + 2 b) 𝑦 = 2𝑥 + 1 c) 2𝑦 = 𝑦 + 8 d) 𝑦 = 𝑥 + 2
107 If (𝑎 cos θ𝑖 , 𝑎 sin θ𝑖 ), 𝑖 = 1, 2, 3 represents the vertices of an equilibrium triangle inscribed in a circle, then
2.
a) cos θ1 + cos θ2 + cos θ3 = 0 b) sec θ1 + sec θ2 + sec θ3 = 0
c) tan θ1 + tan θ2 + tan θ3 = 0 d) cot θ1 + cot θ2 + cot θ3 = 0
107 The circle 𝑥 + 𝑦 − 8𝑥 + 4𝑦 + 4 = 0 touches
2 2

3.
a) 𝑥-axis b) 𝑦-axis
c) Both axis d) Neither 𝑥-axis nor 𝑦-axis
107 The number of maximum normals which can be drawn from a point to ellipse is
4.
a) 4 b) 2 c) 1 d) 3
107 The equation of the parabola with vertex at the origin and directrix 𝑦 = 2 is
5.
a) 𝑦 2 = 8𝑥 b) 𝑦 2 = −8𝑥 c) 𝑦 2 = √8𝑥 d) 𝑥 2 = −8𝑦
107 The equation to the chord of the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 9 whose middle point is (1, −2) is
6.
a) 𝑥 − 2𝑦 = 9 b) 𝑥 − 2𝑦 − 4 = 0 c) 𝑥 − 2𝑦 − 5 = 0 d) 𝑥 − 2𝑦 + 5 = 0
107 The equation of the circle radius 2√2 whose centre lies on the line 𝑥 − 𝑦 = 0 and which touches the line
7. 𝑥 + 𝑦 = 4, and whose centre is coordinate satisfy 𝑥 + 𝑦 > 4, is
a) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 8𝑥 − 8𝑦 + 24 = 0
b) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 8
c) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 8𝑥 + 8𝑦 − 24 = 0
d) None of these
107 The greatest distance of the point 𝑃(10, 7) from the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 4𝑥 − 2𝑦 − 20 = 0 is
8.
a) 10 b) 15 c) 5 d) None of these
107 The two circles 𝑥 + 𝑦 − 2 𝑥 − 2 𝑦 − 7 = 0 and 3(𝑥 + 𝑦 ) − 8𝑥 + 29𝑦 = 0
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 a) Touch externally
b) Touch internally
c) Cut each other orthogonally
d) Do not cut each other
108 The equation of the circle described on the common chord of the circles 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 2 𝑥 = 0 and 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 +
0. 2 𝑦 = 0 as diameter is
a) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 𝑥 − 𝑦 = 0 b) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 𝑥 − 𝑦 = 0 c) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 𝑥 + 𝑦 = 0 d) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 𝑥 + 𝑦 = 0
108 The product of perpendiculars drawn from any point of a hyperbola to its asymptotes is
1.
𝑎2 𝑏 2 𝑎2 + 𝑏 2 𝑎𝑏 𝑎𝑏
a) b) c) d) 2
2
𝑎 +𝑏 2 2
𝑎 𝑏 2 √𝑎 + √𝑏 𝑎 + 𝑏2
108 Number of points from where perpendicular tangents to the curve 𝑥 − 𝑦 = 1 can be drawn, is
2 2

16 25
2.
a) 1 b) 2 c) 0 d) None of these
108 Suppose 𝑆 and 𝑆′ are foci of the ellipse + = 1. If 𝑃 is variable point on the ellipse and if ∆ is area of the
𝑥 2 𝑦 2

25 6
3.
triangle 𝑃𝑆𝑆′, then the maximum value of ∆ is
a) 8 b) 12 c) 16 d) 20
108 For the ellipse 3𝑥 + 4𝑦 + 6𝑥 − 8𝑦 − 5 = 0 the eccentricity is
2 2

4.
a) 1/3 b) 1/2 c) 1/4 d) 1/5
108 The locus of the poles of normal chords of the ellipse + = 1, is
𝑥 2 𝑦 2

𝑎2 𝑏2
5.
𝑥2 𝑦2
a) + = 𝑎2 + 𝑏 2
𝑎4 𝑏 4
𝑥2 𝑦2
b) + = 𝑎2 − 𝑏 2
𝑎4 𝑏 2
𝑎6 𝑏 6
c) 2 + 2 = (𝑎2 − 𝑏 2 )2
𝑥 𝑦
2
𝑎 𝑏4
d) 2 + 2 = (𝑎2 − 𝑏 2 )2
𝑥 𝑦
108 The product of the lengths of perpendicular drawn from any point on the hyperbola 𝑥 2 − 2𝑦 2 − 2 = 0 to
6. its asymptotes, is
a) 1/2 b) 2/3 c) 3/2 d) 2
108 If 𝑒1 and 𝑒2 are the eccentricities of a hyperbola 3𝑥 − 3𝑦 = 25 and its conjugate, then
2 2

7.
a) 𝑒12 + 𝑒22 = 2 b) 𝑒12 + 𝑒22 = 4 c) 𝑒1 + 𝑒2 = 4 d) 𝑒1 + 𝑒2 = √2
108 The straight line 𝑥 + 𝑦 = 𝑘 touches the parabola 𝑦 = 𝑥 − 𝑥 2 , if k =
8.
a) 0 b) −1 c) 1 d) None of these
108 A hyperbola has the asymptotes 𝑥 + 2𝑦 = 3 and 𝑥 − 𝑦 = 0 and passes through (2, 1). Its centre is
9.
a) (1, 2) b) (2, 2) c) (1, 1) d) (2, 1)
109 The angular between the tangent drawn from the origin to the circle
0. (𝑥 − 7)2 + (𝑦 + 1)2 = 25 is
π π π π
a) b) c) d)
3 6 2 8
109 The length of the latusrectum of the hyperbola 𝑥𝑦 − 3𝑥 − 3𝑦 + 7 = 0 is
1.
a) 2 b) 4 c) 2√2 d) None of these

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109 The circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 4 cuts the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 2𝑥 − 4 = 0 at the points 𝐴 and 𝐵. If the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 −
2. 4𝑥 − 𝑘 = 0 passes through 𝐴 and 𝐵 then the value of 𝑘 is
a) −4 b) 0 c) −8 d) 4
109 The equation of the ellipse whose distance between foci is equal to 8 and distance between the directrix is
3. 18, is
a) 5𝑥 2 − 9𝑦 2 = 180 b) 9𝑥 2 + 5𝑦 2 = 180 c) 𝑥 2 + 9𝑦 2 = 180 d) 5𝑥 2 + 9𝑦 2 = 180
109 𝐴𝐵 is a diameter of a circle and 𝐶 is any point on the circumference of the circle. Then,
4.
a) The area of Δ 𝐴𝐵𝐶 is maximum when it is isosceles
b) The area of Δ 𝐴𝐵𝐶 is minimum when it is isosceles
c) The perimeter Δ 𝐴𝐵𝐶 is maximum when it is isosceles
d) None of these
109 The area of the circle centred at (1, 2) and passing through (4, 6), is
5.
a) 5π sq units b) 10π sq units c) 25π sq units d) None of these
109 If (3, −2) is the centre of a circle and 4𝑥 + 3𝑦 + 19 = 0 is a tangent to the circle, then the equation of the
6. circle is
a) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 6𝑥 + 4𝑦 + 25 = 0 b) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 6𝑥 + 4𝑦 + 12 = 0
c) 𝑥 + 𝑦 − 6𝑥 + 4𝑦 − 12 = 0
2 2 d) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 6𝑥 + 4𝑦 + 13 = 0

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 JEE-MAIN QUESTION BANK
CONIC SECTION

ANSWER KEY
1) d 2) a 3) a 4) b 173) a 174) b 175) a 176) c
5) c 6) d 7) a 8) c 177) c 178) b 179) b 180) a
9) c 10) c 11) b 12) b 181) b 182) d 183) d 184) a
13) b 14) b 15) c 16) a 185) a 186) a 187) d 188) c
17) a 18) d 19) a 20) b 189) b 190) d 191) d 192) d
21) c 22) d 23) d 24) b 193) a 194) d 195) a 196) d
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 JEE-MAIN QUESTION BANK
CONIC SECTION

HINTS AND SOLUTIONS

1 (d) ⇒ 𝑥 2 + 12𝑦 2 = 16
The circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 2 𝑔𝑥 + 2 𝑓𝑦 + 𝑐 = 0 cuts an
4 (b)
intercept of length 2√𝑓 2 − 𝑐 on 𝑦-axis.
We have,
For the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 4 𝑥 − 7 𝑦 + 12 = 0, we
𝑥 = 2𝑡 + 1, 𝑦 = 𝑡 2 + 2
have
𝑥−1 2
𝑔 = 2, 𝑓 = −7/2 and 𝑐 = 12 ⇒𝑦=( ) +2
2
49 ⇒ (𝑥 − 1)2 = 4(𝑦 − 2)
∴ 𝑦 − intercept = 2√𝑓 2 − 𝑐 = 2√ − 12 = 1
4 The equation of the directrix of this parabola is
2 (a) 𝑦 − 2 = −1 or, 𝑦 = 1 [Using 𝑦 = −𝑎]
5 (c)
𝑏2 3 1
∵ Eccentricity of ellipse= √1 − = √1 − = Given equation can be rewritten as
𝑎2 4 2
4𝑘 8
𝑦2 = (𝑥 − )
∵ Eccentricity of hyperbola= 2 4 𝑘
The standard equation of parabola is
𝑘
𝑏2 𝑌 2 = 4𝐴𝑋, where 𝐴 = 4
⇒ √1 + ⇒ 2
64 ∴ Equation of directrix is 𝑋 + = 0
𝑘
4
8 𝑘
𝑏2 ⇒𝑥− + =0
⇒ 4=1+ ⇒ 192 = 𝑏 2 𝑘 4
64 But the given equation of directrix is 𝑥 − 1 = 0
3 (a) Since, both equations are same
𝑥2 8 𝑘
Let the equation of the required ellipse be 16 + ∴ − =1
𝑘 4
𝑦2
=1 ⇒ 32 − 𝑘 2 = 4𝑘 ⇒ 𝑘 = −8, 4
𝑏2
6 (d)
But the ellipse passes through the point (2,1) The equation of the ellipse is
(𝑥+1)2 (𝑦−1)2
3(𝑥 + 1)2 + 4(𝑦 − 1)2 = 12 or, 22
+ 2 =1
(√3)
The equations of its major and minor axes are 𝑦 −
1 = 0 and 𝑥 + 1 = 0 respectively
7 (a)
Let mid point of the chord be (ℎ, 𝑘), then equation
of the chords be
1 1 ℎ𝑥 2 𝑘𝑦 2 ℎ2 𝑘 2
⇒ + =1 + − 1 = + −1
4 𝑏2 𝑎2 𝑏2 𝑎2 𝑏 2
𝑏2 ℎ ℎ2 𝑘 2 𝑏2
⇒ 𝑦 = − 𝑎2 ∙ 𝑘 𝑥 + (𝑎2 + 𝑏2 ) …(i)
1 3 4 𝑘
⇒ 2
= ⇒ 𝑏2 = Since, line (i) is touching the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 𝑐 2
𝑏 4 3
ℎ2 𝑘 2 𝑏 4 𝑏 4 ℎ2
Hence, equation is ∴ ( 2 + 2 ) 2 = 𝑐 2 (1 + 4 2 )
𝑎 𝑏 𝑘 𝑎 𝑘
𝑥 2 3𝑦 2 Hence, locus is (𝑏 𝑥 + 𝑎 𝑦 2 )2 = 𝑐 2 (𝑏4 𝑥 2 +
2 2 2

+ =1 𝑎4 𝑦 2 )
16 4
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 Given curve is 𝑦 2 = 4𝑥 …(i) This is a quadric in 𝑚. Let the two roots be 𝑚1 and
𝑚2 . Then,
Let the equation of line be 𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 + 𝑐 2 ℎ𝑘
𝑚1 + 𝑚2 = 2
𝑑𝑦 ℎ − 𝑎2
Since, 𝑑𝑥 = 𝑚 = 1 and above line is passing But, tan 𝛼 = 𝑚1 , tan 𝛽 = 𝑚2 and it is given that
through the point (0, 1) cot 𝛼 + cot 𝛽 = 0
1 1 2 ℎ𝑘
1 = 1(0) + 𝑐 ⇒ 𝑐 = 1 ⇒ + = 0 ⇒ 𝑚1 + 𝑚2 = 0 ⇒ 2 =0
𝑚1 𝑚2 𝑘 − 𝑎2
𝑦 =𝑥+1 …(ii) ⇒ ℎ𝑘 = 0
Hence, the locus of (ℎ, 𝑘) is 𝑥𝑦 = 0
On solving Eqs. (i) and (ii), we get 11 (b)
We have,
𝑥 = 1 and 𝑦 = 2 𝑥 = 2 + 𝑡2, 𝑦 = 2 𝑡 + 1
This shows that line touch the curve at one point. ⇒ 𝑥 − 2 = 𝑡 2 and 𝑦 − 1 = 2𝑡
So, length of intercept is zero. ⇒ (𝑦 − 1)2 = 4𝑡 2 and 𝑥 − 2 = 𝑡 2
⇒ (𝑦 − 1)2 = 4(𝑥 − 2),
9 (c) Which is a parabola with vertex at (2,1)
We have, 𝐴𝐵 = 2 12 (b)
Since Δ 𝐴𝐵𝐶 is equilateral. Therefore, Given equation of ellipse is
𝐴𝐶 = 𝐵𝐶 = 2 and 𝑂𝐶 =
√3
(Side) = √3 𝑥2 𝑦2
2 + = 1(𝑎 < 𝑏)
𝑎2 𝑏 2
It is a vertical ellipse with foci (0, ±𝑏𝑒)
Equation of any tangent line to the above ellipse is
𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 + √𝑎2 𝑚2 + 𝑏 2
∴ Required product
−𝑏𝑒 + √𝑎2 𝑚2 + 𝑏 2 𝑏𝑒 + √𝑎2 𝑚2 + 𝑏 2
=| || |
√𝑚2 + 1 √𝑚2 + 1
𝑎2 𝑚2 + 𝑏 2 − 𝑏 2 𝑒 2
=| |
𝑚2 + 1
Thus, the coordinates of 𝐶 are (0, √3) 𝑎2 𝑚2 + 𝑏 2 (1 − 𝑒 2 )
=| |
Let the circumcircle of Δ 𝐴𝐵𝐶 be 𝑚2 + 1
𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 2𝑔𝑥 + 2𝑓𝑦 + 𝑐 = 0 =| 2
𝑎 2 𝑚2 +𝑎2
| [∵ 𝑎2 = 𝑏 2 (1 − 𝑒 2 )]
𝑚 +1
It passes through (1,0), (−1,0) and (0, √3)
= 𝑎2
∴ 1 + 2𝑔 + 𝑐 = 0,1 − 2𝑔 + 𝑐 = 0 and 3 + 2√3 𝑓 + 13 (b)
𝑐=0 Since, ∠ 𝐴𝐷𝐵 = ∠𝐴𝐷𝐶 = 90°, circle on 𝐴𝐵 and 𝐴𝐶
Solving these three equations, we get as dismeters pass through 𝐷 and therefore the
1
𝑔 = 0, 𝑐 = −1 and 𝑓 = − 3 altitude 𝐴𝐷 is the common chord. Similarly, the
√
Thus, the equation of the circumcircle is other two common chords are the other two
2 altitudes and hence they concur at the
𝑥2 + 𝑦2 − 𝑦−1=0
√3 orthocenter
10 (c)
The coordinates of 𝑃 be (ℎ, 𝑘)
Let the equation of a tangent from 𝑃(ℎ, 𝑘) to the
circle
𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 𝑎2 be 𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 + 𝑎√1 + 𝑚2 14 (b)
Since 𝑃(ℎ, 𝑘) lies on 𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 + 𝑎√1 + 𝑚2 Given equation of ellipse can be rewritten as
∴ 𝑘 = 𝑚ℎ + 𝑎√1 + 𝑚2 (𝑥 − 2)2 (𝑦 + 3)2 𝑋2 𝑌2
⇒ (𝑘 = 𝑚ℎ)2 = 𝑎(1 + 𝑚2 ) + =1⇒ + =1
25 16 25 16
⇒ 𝑚2 (ℎ2 − 𝑎2 ) − 2 𝑚𝑘ℎ + 𝑘 2 − 𝑎2 = 0

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 Where 𝑋 = 𝑥 − 2, 𝑌 = 𝑦 + 3 The equation of the family of circles touching
2𝑥 − 𝑦 − 1 = 0 at (3,5) is
Here, 𝑎 > 𝑏 (𝑥 − 3)2 + (𝑦 − 5)2 + 𝜆(2𝑥 − 𝑦 − 1) = 0 …(i)
𝜆+10
It has its centre (−𝜆 + 3, ) on the line 𝑥 + 𝑦 =
𝑏2 16 3 2
∴ 𝑒 = √1 − = √1 − = 5
𝑎2 25 5
𝜆 + 10
∴ −𝜆 + 3 + =5⇒𝜆=6
∴ Focus (±𝑎𝑒, 0) = (±3,0) 2
Putting 𝜆 = 6 in (i), we get
⇒ 𝑥 − 2 = ±3, 𝑦 + 3 = 0 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 6𝑥 − 16𝑦 + 28 = 0
As the equation of the required circle
⇒ 𝑥 = 5, = −1, 𝑦 = −3 18 (d)
Given that equation of parabola is 𝑦 2 = 9𝑥
∴ Foci are (−1, −3)and (−1, −3) 9
On comparing with 𝑦 2 = 4𝑎𝑥, we get 𝑎 = 4
Distance between (2,-3) and (-1,-3) Now, equation of tangent to the parabola 𝑦 2 = 9𝑥
is
= √(2 + 1)2 + (−3 + 3)2 = 3 9⁄4
𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 + 𝑚
…(i)
and distance between (2, −3) and (5, −3) If this tangent passing through the point (4, 10),
then
= √(2 − 5)2 + (−3 + 3)2 = 3 9
10 = 4𝑚 +
4𝑚
Hence, sum of the distance of point (2, −3)from ⇒ 16𝑚2 − 40𝑚 + 9 = 0
the foci
⇒ (4𝑚 − 9)(4𝑚 − 1) = 0
1 9
= 3+3=6 ⇒𝑚= ,
4 4
15 (c) On putting the values of 𝑚 in Eq. (i)
We have, 4𝑦 = 𝑥 + 36 and 4𝑦 = 9𝑥 + 4
𝑂𝐶 = Length of the perpendicular from (0,0) on ⇒ 𝑥 − 4𝑦 + 36 = 0 and 9𝑥 − 4𝑦 + 4 = 0
the line 3 𝑥 + 4 𝑦 − 15 = 0 19 (a)
15 9
⇒ 𝑂𝐶 = =3 Required length = 𝑦-intercept = 2√4 − 2 = 1
2
√3 + 4 2
20 (b)
∴ 𝐴𝐵 = 2 𝐴𝐶 = 2√𝑂𝐴2 − 𝑂𝐶 2 = 2√36 − 9 = 6√3
Given equation is 𝑥𝑦 = 𝑎
On differentiating, we get
𝑑𝑦
𝑥 +𝑦 =0
𝑑𝑥
𝑑𝑦 𝑦
⇒ =−
𝑑𝑥 𝑥
𝑑𝑦 1
⇒ ( ) =−
𝑑𝑥 (𝑎,1) 𝑎
16 (a) 22 (d)
We know that the normal at (𝑎𝑡 2 , 2𝑎𝑡 ) meets the Equation of auxiliary circle is
1 1
2
parabola at (𝑎𝑡22 , 2 𝑎𝑡2 ), if 𝑡2 = −𝑡1 − 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 9 … (i)
𝑡1
Here, the normal is drawn at (𝑥1 , 𝑥1 )
2
∴ 𝑎𝑡12 = 2 𝑎𝑡1 ⇒ 𝑡1 = 2 ⇒ 𝑡2 = −2 − = −3
2
The coordinates of the end points of the normal
chord are 𝑃(4𝑎, 4𝑎) and 𝑄(9𝑎, −6𝑎)
Clearly, 𝑃𝑄 makes a right angle at the focus (𝑎, 0)
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Equation of 𝐴𝑀 is + = 1 … (ii) Now, β = α + 90°
3 1
𝑥 2α + 90° 𝑦 2α + 90° 1
12 9
cos ( ) + sin ( )=
On solving Eqs. (i) and (ii) , we get 𝑀 (− , ) 𝑎 2 𝑏 2 √2
5 5
now, compare it with 𝑙𝑥 + 𝑚𝑦 = −𝑛, we get
1 2α+90° 2α+90°
Now, area of ∆𝐴𝑂𝑀 = 2 . 𝑂𝐴 × 𝑀𝑁 cos ( 2
) sin ( 2
) 1
= =−
𝑎𝑙 𝑏𝑚 √2𝑛
27 ∵ cos2 θ + sin2 θ = 1
= sq unit
10 ⇒ 𝑎2 𝑙 2 + 𝑏 2 𝑚2 = 2𝑛2
23 (d) 28 (c)
1 Let 𝐿𝑆𝐿′′ be a latusrectum and 𝐶 be the centre of
Equation of tangent to 𝑦 2 = 4𝑥 is 𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 +
𝑚 𝑥2 𝑦2
the hyperbola 𝑎2 − 𝑏2 = 1. It is given that 𝐶𝐿𝐿′′ is
Since, tangent passes through (−1, −6) equilateral triangle. Therefore, ∠𝐿𝐶𝑆 = 30°
1 In ∆𝐶𝑆𝐿, we have
∴ −6 = −𝑚 + ⇒ 𝑚2 − 6𝑚 − 1 = 0 𝑆𝐿
𝑚 tan 30° =
𝐶𝑆
Here, 𝑚1 𝑚2 = −1

∴ Angle between them is 90°

24 (b)
The equation of the ellipse is
4(𝑥 2 + 4𝑥 + 4) + 9(𝑦 2 − 2𝑦 + 1) = 36
(𝑥 + 2)2 (𝑦 − 1)2
⇒ + =1
32 22
So, the coordinates of the centre are (−2,1)
25 (c)
The two circles are
1 𝑏 2 /𝑎
𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 2 𝑎𝑥 + 𝑐 2 = 0 and 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 2 𝑏𝑦 + ⇒ =
√3 𝑎𝑒
𝑐2 = 0
1 𝑏2
Centres and radii of these two circles are : ⇒ = 2
Centres : 𝐶1 (𝑎, 0) 𝐶2 (0, 𝑏) √3 𝑎 𝑒
1 𝑒2 − 1
Radii : 𝑟1 = √𝑎2 − 𝑐 2 𝑟2 = √𝑏 2 − 𝑐 2 ⇒ = ⇒ √3 𝑒 2 − 𝑒 − √3 = 0 ⇒ 𝑒
√3 𝑒
Since the two circles touch each other externally.
1 + √13
∴ 𝐶1 𝐶2 = 𝑟1 + 𝑟2 =
2√3
⇒ √𝑎2 + 𝑏 2 = √𝑎2 − 𝑐 2 + √𝑏 2 − 𝑐 2
29 (c)
⇒ 𝑎2 + 𝑏 2 = 𝑎2 − 𝑐 2 + 𝑏 2 − 𝑐 2
Given equation can be rewritten as
+ 2√𝑎2 − 𝑐 2 √𝑏2 − 𝑐 2
⇒ 𝑐 4 = 𝑎2 𝑏 2 − 𝑐 2 (𝑎2 + 𝑏 2 ) + 𝑐 4 ⇒ 4(𝑥 2 − 6𝑥 + 9) + 16(𝑦 2 − 2𝑦 + 1) − 36 − 6
1 1 1 =1
⇒ 𝑎2 𝑏 2 = 𝑐 2 (𝑎2 + 𝑏 2 ) ⇒ 2 + 2 = 2
𝑎 𝑏 𝑐
26 (a) (𝑥 − 3)2 (𝑦 − 1)2
⇒ 53 + 53 =1
2𝑎
It is given that 2𝑎𝑒 = 8 and 𝑒 = 25 4 16
2𝑎
⇒ 2𝑎𝑒 × = 8 × 25 ⇒ 4𝑎2 = 200 ⇒ 𝑎 = 5√2 Here , 𝑎2 =
53
and 𝑏 2 = 16
53
𝑒 4
⇒ 2𝑎 = 10√2
√𝑎 2 −𝑏2
27 (c) ∴ Eccentricity of ellipse is 𝑒 = 𝑎2
Equation of chord joining points
𝑃(𝑎 cos α , 𝑏 sin α) and 𝑄(𝑎 cos β , 𝑏 sin β) is
𝑥 α+β 𝑦 α+β α−β
cos ( ) + sin ( ) = cos ( )
𝑎 2 𝑏 2 2
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√ − 16
4
⇒ 𝑒= 53
4

√3
⇒ 𝑒= 33 (b)
2
Directrix of 𝑦 2 = 4(𝑥 + 1) is 𝑥 = −2. Any point on
30 (d) 𝑥 = −2 is (−2, 𝑘)
The equation of hyperbola is Now mirror image (𝑥, 𝑦) of (−2, 𝑘) in the line 𝑥 +
4𝑥 2 − 9𝑦 2 = 36 2𝑦 = 3 is given by
𝑥2 𝑦2
⇒ − = 1 …(i) 𝑥+2 𝑦−𝑘 −2 + 2𝑘 − 3
9 4 = = −2 ( )
The equation of the chords of contact of tangents 1 2 5
10 − 4𝑘
from (𝑥1 , 𝑦1 ) and (𝑥2 , 𝑦2 ) to the given hyperbola ⇒𝑥= −2
5
are 4𝑘
𝑥 𝑥1 𝑦𝑦 ⇒𝑥=− 5 …(i)
− 1 = 1 …(ii)
9 4 20−8𝑘
𝑥 𝑥2 𝑦𝑦 And 𝑦 = +𝑘
and 9
− 42 = 1 …(iii) 5
20−3𝑘
Lines (ii) and (iii) are at right angles. ⇒𝑦= 5
…(ii)
9 𝑥1 4 𝑥2 From Eqs. (i) and (ii), we get
∴ . × . = −1
4 𝑦1 9 𝑦2 3 5𝑥
2 𝑦 =4+ ( )
𝑥1 𝑥2 9 81 5 4
⇒ = −( ) = − 3𝑥
𝑦1 𝑦2 4 16 ⇒𝑦 =4+
31 (a) 4
⇒ 4𝑦 = 16 + 3𝑥 is the equation of the mirror
The circle having centre at the radical centre of
image of the directrix
three given circles and radius equal to the length
34 (b)
of the tangent from it to any one of three circles
𝑥2 𝑦2
cuts all the three circles orthogonally. The given Putting 𝑥 = 𝑎𝑡 2 in 𝑎2 + 𝑏2 = 1,
circles are 𝑦2
We get, 𝑡 4 + 2 = 1
𝑏
𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 3 𝑥 − 6 𝑦 + 14 = 0 …(i) 2 2 (1
𝑖𝑒, 𝑦 = 𝑏 − 𝑡 4 ) = 𝑏 2 (1 + 𝑡 2 )(1 − 𝑡 2 )
𝑥2 + 𝑦2 − 𝑥 − 4 𝑦 + 8 = 0 …(ii)
𝑦 is real, if 1 − 𝑡 2 ≥ 0
𝑥2 + 𝑦2 + 2 𝑐 − 6 𝑦 + 9 = 0 …(iii)
𝑖𝑒, |𝑡| ≤ 1
The radical axes of (i), (ii) and (ii), (iii) are
36 (a)
respectively
The combined equation of the lines joining the
𝑥+𝑦−3=0 …(iv)
origin to the points of intersection of 𝑥 cos 𝛼 +
and, 3 𝑥 − 2𝑦 + 1 = 0 …(v)
𝑦 sin 𝛼 = 𝑝 and 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 𝑎2 = 0 is a
Solving (iv) and (v), we get 𝑥 = 1, 𝑦 = 2
homogeneous equation of second degree given by
Thus, the coordinates of the radical centre are
𝑥 cos 𝛼 + 𝑦 sin 𝛼 2
(1,2) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 𝑎2 ( ) =0
The length of the tangent from (1,2) to circle (i) is 𝑝
given by ⇒ 𝑥 2 (𝑝2 − 𝑎2 cos2 𝛼) + 𝑦 2 (𝑝2 − 𝑎2 sin2 𝛼)
− (𝛼 2 sin 2𝛼)𝑥𝑦 = 0
𝑟 = √1 + 4 − 3 − 12 + 14 = 2
The lines given by this equation are at right angle
Hence, the required circle is
Coeff. of 𝑥 2 + Coeff. of 𝑦 2 = 0
(𝑥 − 1)2 + (𝑦 − 2)2 = 22
⇒ 𝑝2 − 𝑎2 cos2 𝛼 + 𝑝2 − 𝑎2 sin2 𝛼 = 0 ⇒ 2 𝑝2
⇒ 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 2𝑥 − 4 𝑦 + 1 = 0
= 𝑎2
32 (d)
37 (a)
It is clear from the figure that the two curves do
Using 𝑆1 − 𝑆2 = 0, we obtain 3 𝑥 − 9 = 0 or, 𝑥 = 3
not intersect each other
as the equation of the required common tangent
38 (a)
Since the difference of the radii of two circles is
equal to the distance between their centres.
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 Therefore, two circles touch each other internally 𝑎2
⇒ 𝑎2 = 𝑙 2 (3 − )
and so only one common tangent can be drawn to 𝑏2
given two circles 𝑎2 𝑏 2
2
39 (b) ⇒ 𝑙 = >0
(3𝑏 2 − 𝑎2 )
Clearly, the incidence ray passes through the ∴ 3𝑏 2 − 𝑎2 > 0
point 𝑃(−2, −1) and the image of any point 𝑄 on ⇒ 3𝑏 2 > 𝑎2
𝐵𝑃 is 𝑦 = −1 ⇒ 3𝑎2 (𝑒 2 − 1) > 𝑎2
⇒ 𝑒 2 > 4/3
2
∴ 𝑒>
√3
43 (b)
Clearly, 𝑥 2 − 𝑦 2 = 𝑐 2 and 𝑥𝑦 = 𝑐 2 are rectangular
hyperbolas each of eccentricity √2
∴ 𝑒 = 𝑒1 = √2 ⇒ 𝑒 2 + 𝑒12 = 4
44 (b)
Since, both the given hyperbolas are rectangular
hyperbolas
Let us find the equation of 𝑃𝐵. Let its equation be
𝑦 + 1 = 𝑚(𝑥 + 2)
∴ 𝑒 = √2, 𝑒1 = √2
It touches the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 1
2𝑚 − 1 4 Hence, 𝑒 2 + 𝑒12 = 2 + 2 = 4
∴| | = 1 ⇒ 𝑚 = 0,
2
√𝑚 + 1 3
So, the equation of 𝑃𝐵 is 45 (d)
4 𝑥2 𝑦2
𝑦 + 1 = (𝑥 + 2) or, 4𝑥 − 3𝑦 + 5 = 0 Since, 𝑎2 − 𝑏2 =
3
1, passes through (3, 0)and (3√2, 2)
Let 𝑄(−5,5) be a point on 𝑃𝐵. The image of 𝑄 in
𝑦 = −1 is 𝑅(−5,3). So, the equation of 𝑅𝑃 is 9
3+1 ∴ =1
𝑦−3= (𝑥 + 5) or, 4𝑥 + 3𝑦 + 11 = 0 𝑎2
−5 + 2
40 (c) ⇒ 𝑎2 = 9
The equation of the tangent to the given circle at
9×2 4
the origin is 𝑦 = 𝑥. Image of the point 𝐴(2,5) in and − 𝑏2 = 1 ⇒ 𝑏2 = 4
9
𝑦 = 𝑥 is (5,2).
Thus, the coordinates of 𝐵 are (5,2) 𝑏2 4 √13
42 (b) ∴ 𝑒 = √1 + 2
= √1 + =
𝑎 9 3
∵ 𝑃𝑄 Is the double ordinate. Let 𝑀𝑃 = 𝑀𝑄 = 𝑙.
Given that ∆𝑂𝑃𝑄 is an equilateral, then 𝑂𝑃 = 46 (d)
𝑂𝑄 = 𝑃𝑄 Let the equation of circles are
⇒ (𝑂𝑃)2 = (𝑂𝑄)2 = (𝑃𝑄)2 𝑆1 ≡ 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 2𝑥 − 3𝑦 + 6 = 0 …(i)
𝑎2 𝑎2 𝑆2 ≡ 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 𝑥 − 8𝑦 − 13 = 0 …(ii)
⇒ 2 (𝑏 2 + 𝑙 2 ) + 𝑙 2 = 2 (𝑏 2 + 𝑙 2 ) + 𝑙 2 = 4𝑙 2
𝑏 𝑏 ∴ Equation of common chord is
𝑎2 2 𝑆1 − 𝑆2 = 0
⇒ 2 (𝑏 + 𝑙 2 ) + 3𝑙 2
𝑏 ⇒ (𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 2𝑥 − 3𝑦 + 6)
− (𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 𝑥 − 8𝑦 − 13) = 0
⇒ 𝑥 + 5𝑦 + 19 = 0 …(iii)
In the given option only the point (1, −4) satisfied
the Eq. (iii)
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 Let 𝑃(ℎ, 𝑘) be the given point. Then, the chord of 53 (c)
contact of tangents drawn from 𝑃 to the ellipse Given, 𝑟 2 − 4𝑟(cos θ + sin θ) − 4 = 0 …(i)
𝑥2 𝑦2 Put 𝑥 = 𝑟 cos θ , 𝑦 = 𝑟 sin θ, then 𝑟 2 = 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2
𝑎2
+ 𝑏2 = 1 is
∴ From Eq. (i)
ℎ𝑥 𝑘𝑦
+ = 1 … (i) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 4(𝑥 + 𝑦) − 4 = 0
𝑎2 𝑏 2
This subtends a right angle at the centre 𝐶(0,0) of ⇒ 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 4𝑥 − 4𝑦 − 4 = 0
the ellipse. The combined equation of the pair of ∴ Centre of circle is (2, 2)
straight lines joining 𝐶 to the points of 54 (c)
intersection of (i) and the ellipse is Let 𝑃(ℎ, 𝑘) be the mid-point of a chord 𝐴𝐵 of
𝑥2 𝑦2 ℎ𝑥 𝑘𝑦 2 length 4 units
+ = ( 2 + 2)
𝑎2 𝑏 2 𝑎 𝑏
This equation represents a pair of perpendicular
straight lines.
1 ℎ2 1 𝑘 2 ℎ2 𝑘 2 1 1
∴ 2− 4+ 2− 4 =0⇒ 4+ 4= 2+ 2
𝑎 𝑎 𝑏 𝑏 𝑎 𝑏 𝑎 𝑏
𝑥2 𝑦2 1 1
Hence, the locus of (ℎ, 𝑘) is 𝑎4 + 𝑏4 = 𝑎2 + 𝑏2
48 (c)
The locus is a hyperbola.

49 (a) In Δ 𝑂𝑃𝐴, we have

Given equation of ellipse can be rewritten as 𝑂𝐴2 = 𝑂𝑃2 + 𝐴𝑃2 ⇒ 42 = ℎ2 + 𝑘 2 + 22
3 2
⇒ ℎ2 + 𝑘 2 = 12
(𝑥 − 1)2 (𝑦 + 4) Hence, the locus of 𝑃(ℎ, 𝑘) is 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 12, which
+ =1
1/8 1/16 is a circle of radius 2√3
55 (b)
𝑏2 8 1 Equation of normal at 𝑃 (𝑎 sec ϕ, 𝑏 tan ϕ) is
∴ Eccentricity = √1 − = √1 − =
𝑎2 16 √2 𝑎 𝑥 cos ϕ + 𝑏𝑦 cot ϕ = 𝑎2 + 𝑏 2
Then, coordinates of 𝐿 and 𝑀 are
51 (a) (
𝑎 2 +𝑏2
. sec ϕ, 0) and (0,
𝑎 2 +𝑏 2
tan ϕ) respectively.
𝑎 𝑏
The equation of the tangent at (−3,2) to the
Let mid point of 𝑀𝐿 is 𝑄 (ℎ, 𝑘),
parabola 𝑦 2 + 4𝑥 + 4𝑦 = 0 is (𝑎 2 +𝑏2 )
2 𝑦 + 2(𝑥 − 3) + 2(𝑦 + 2) = 0 Then ℎ = 2𝑎
sec ϕ
⇒2𝑥+4𝑦−2=0 2𝑎ℎ
∴ sec ϕ = … (i)
⇒𝑥+2𝑦−1=0 (𝑎2 + 𝑏2)
Since the tangent at one end of the focal chord is (𝑎 2 +𝑏2 )
and 𝑘 = 2𝑏
tan ϕ
parallel to the normal at the other end. Therefore, 2𝑏𝑘
the slope of the normal at the other end of the ∴ tan ϕ = (𝑎2+𝑏2 ) …(ii)
focal chord is −1/2 From Eqs.(i) and (ii), we get
52 (c) 4𝑎2 ℎ2 4𝑏 2 𝑘 2
sec 2 ϕ − tan2 ϕ = 2 −
Solving the equations of lines in pairs, we obtain (𝑎 + 𝑏 2 )2 (𝑎2 + 𝑏 2 )2
that the vertices of the Δ 𝐴𝐵𝐶 are Hence, required locus is
𝐴(0,6), 𝐵(−2√3, 0) and 𝐶(2√3, 0) 𝑥2 𝑦2
𝑎 2 +𝑏2
− 2 2
=1
Clearly, 𝐴𝐵 = 𝐵𝐶 = 𝐶𝐴 (
2
) (𝑎 +𝑏 )
2𝑎
So, ∆𝐴𝐵𝐶 is an equilateral triangle. Therefore, 2𝑏

centroid of the triangle 𝐴𝐵𝐶 coincides with the Let eccentricity of this curve is 𝑒1 .
2 2
circumcentre. Co-ordinates of the circumcentre 𝑎2 + 𝑏 2 𝑎2 + 𝑏 2
⇒( ) =( ) (𝑒12 − 1)
are 𝑂′(0,2) and the radius = 𝑂′ 𝐴 = 4. 2𝑎 2𝑎
Hence, the equation of the circumcircle is ⇒ 𝑎2 = 𝑏 2 (𝑒12 − 1)
(𝑥 − 0)2 + (𝑦 − 2)2 = 42 or, 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 4 𝑦 = 12 ⇒ 𝑎2 = 𝑎2 (𝑒 2 − 1)(𝑒12 − 1) [∵ 𝑏 2 = 𝑎2 (𝑒 2 − 1)]

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 ⇒ 𝑒 2 𝑒12 − 𝑒 2 − 𝑒12 + 1 = 1 ⇒ 16𝑚2 − 40𝑚 + 9 = 0
2 (𝑒 2 2
⇒ 𝑒1 − 1) = 𝑒
𝑒 1 9
⇒ 𝑒1 = ⇒ (4𝑚 − 1)(4𝑚 − 9) = 0 ⇒ 𝑚 = ,
√𝑒 2 − 1 4 4
56 (b) 60 (b)
Let (ℎ, 𝑘) be the mid-point of a chord of the We know that the area ∆ of the triangle formed by
hyperbola 𝑥 2 − 𝑦 2 = 𝑎2 . Then, the equation of the the tangent drawn from (𝑥1 , 𝑦1 ) to the circle 𝑥 2 +
chord is 𝑦 2 = 𝑎2 and their chord of contact is given by
2 2
ℎ𝑥 − 𝑘𝑦 = ℎ − 𝑘 [Using ∶ 𝑇 = 𝑆′] 𝑎(𝑥12 + 𝑦12 − 𝑎2 )3/2
2 2 ∆=
ℎ 𝑘 −ℎ
⇒𝑦= 𝑥+ 𝑥12 + 𝑦12
𝑘 𝑘
Here, the point is 𝑃(4,3) and the circle is 𝑥 2 +
This touches the parabola 𝑦 2 = 4𝑎𝑥
𝑦2 = 9
𝑘 2 − ℎ2 𝑎
∴ = [Using: 𝑐 = 𝑎/𝑚] 3(42 + 32 − 9)3/2
𝑘 ℎ/𝑘 ∴ Required area = sq. units
42 + 32
⇒ ℎ(𝑘 2 − ℎ2 ) = 𝑎𝑘 2 192
Hence, the locus of (ℎ, 𝑘) is 𝑥(𝑦 2 − 𝑥 2 ) = 𝑎𝑦 2 or, = sq. units
25
𝑦 2 (𝑥 − 𝑎) = 𝑥 3 61 (b)
57 (c) Given, 𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 + 2
𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 6𝑥 + 6𝑦 − 2 = 0
𝑥2 𝑦2
Centre (−3, −3), radius = √9 + 9 + 2 = √20 and − = 1
9 4

Condition of tangency, 𝑐 = ±√𝑎2 𝑚2 − 𝑏 2

2√2
2 = ±√9𝑚2 − 4 ⇒ 𝑚 = ±
3

62 (c)
Let any point 𝑃(𝑥1 , 𝑦1 ) outside the circle. Then,
equation of tangent to the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 6𝑥 +
6𝑦 = 2 at the point 𝑃 is
𝑥𝑥1 + 𝑦𝑦1 3(𝑥 + 𝑥1 ) + 3(𝑦 + 𝑦1 ) − 2 = 0 …(i)
Now, 𝒬𝐶 = √(−3)2 + 62 = √45 The Eq. (i) and the line 5𝑥 − 2𝑦 + 6 = 0 intersect
In right ∆𝐶𝑃𝒬 at a point 𝑄 on 𝑦-axis 𝑖𝑒, 𝑥 = 0
𝑃𝒬 = √45 − 20 = 5 ⇒ 5(0) − 2𝑦 + 6 = 0 ⇒ 𝑦 = 3
58 (d) ∴ Coordinates of 𝑄 are (0, 3)
We have, 2𝑎 = 6,2𝑏 = 4 Point 𝑄 satisfies Eq. (i)
∴ 3𝑥1 + 6𝑦1 + 7 = 0 …(ii)
𝑏2 5
√
∴𝑒 = 1− 2 ⇒𝑒 = √ Distance between 𝑃 and 𝑄 is given by
𝑎 3
𝑃𝑄 2 = 𝑥12 + (𝑦1 − 3)2
5
So, distance between foci = 2𝑎𝑒 = 6√ = 2√5 = 𝑥12 + 𝑦12 − 6𝑦1 + 9
3
= 11 − 6𝑥1 − 12𝑦1 (∵ 𝑥12 + 𝑦12 + 6𝑥1 + 6𝑦1 − 2
and, length of the string = 2𝑎 + 2𝑎𝑒 = 6 + 2√5 = 0)
59 (b) = 11 − 2(3𝑥1 − 6𝑦1 )
The equation of a tangent to the given parabola is = 11 − 2(−7) = 25 [from Eq. (ii)]
9 ∴ 𝑃𝑄 = 5
𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 + 63 (b)
4𝑚
Equation of circle which touches 𝑥-axis and
If it passes through (4,10), then coordinates of centre are (ℎ, 𝑘) is
(𝑥 − ℎ)2 + (𝑦 − 𝑘)2 = 𝑘 2
9
10 = 4𝑚 + Since, it is passing through (−1, 1), then
4𝑚
(−1 − ℎ)2 + (1 − 𝑘)2 = 𝑘 2

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 ⇒ ℎ2 + 2ℎ − 2𝑘 + 2 = 0 ∴Discriminant ≥ 0 ⇒ 𝑐 2 ≤ 𝑎2 𝑚2 + 𝑏 2
For real circles, 𝐷 ≥ 0, 71 (a)
1 Let the equation of rectangular hyperbola is 𝑥𝑦 =
⇒ (2)2 − 4(−2𝑘 + 2) ≥ 0 ⇒ 𝑘 ≥
2 𝑐2.
64 (b) Take any four points on the hyperbola
The required equation of circle is 𝑐 𝑐 𝑐 𝑐
𝑃 (𝑐𝑡1 , 𝑡 ) , 𝑄 (𝑐𝑡2 , 𝑡 ) , 𝑅 (𝑐𝑡3 , 𝑡 ) and 𝑆 (𝑐𝑡4 , 𝑡 )
(𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 6) + 𝜆(𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 6𝑦 + 8) = 0 …(i) 1 2 3 4

It passes through (1, 1) Such that 𝑃𝑄 is perpendicular to𝑅𝑆.

∴ (1 + 1 − 6) + 𝜆(1 + 1 − 6 + 8) = 0
⇒ −4 + 4𝜆 = 0
⇒ 𝜆=1
∴ required equation of circle is
𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 6 + 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 6𝑦 + 8 = 0
⇒ 2𝑥 2 + 2𝑦 2 − 6𝑦 + 2 = 0
⇒ 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 3𝑦 + 1
65 (a)
The equation of a normal to 𝑦 2 = 4𝑥 is 𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 − Since, 𝑂𝑃 makes angle 𝛼 with𝑂𝑋.
2𝑚 − 𝑚3 . 𝑐
1 𝑡1
If it passes through (11/4,1/4), then Therefore, tan 𝛼 = 𝑐𝑡1
= 𝑡2
1
1 11 𝑚 1 1 1
= − 2𝑚 − 𝑚3 Similarly, tan 𝛽 = 2 , tan 𝛾 = 2 and tan 𝛿
𝑡2 𝑡3
=
𝑡42
4 4
1
⇒ 1 = 11 𝑚 − 8 𝑚 − 4 𝑚3 ∴ tan 𝛼 tan 𝛽 tan 𝛾 tan 𝛿 = 2 2 2 2 …(i)
𝑡1 𝑡2 𝑡3 𝑡4
1 −1 ± √3 Now, 𝑃𝑄 is perpendicular to 𝑅𝑆.
⇒ 4 𝑚3 − 3𝑚 + 1 = 0 ⇒ 𝑚 = ,
2 2 𝑐
−𝑡
𝑐 𝑐
−𝑡
𝑐
Hence, three normals can be drawn from (11/4,1/ ∴
𝑡2 1
× 4
𝑡 3
= −1
4) to 𝑦 2 = 4𝑥 𝑐𝑡2 − 𝑐1 𝑐𝑡4 − 𝑐𝑡3
1 1
66 (d) ⇒ −𝑡 × (− 𝑡 ) = −1
1 𝑡2 3 𝑡4
Here, 𝑎2 = cos 2 α and 𝑏 2 = sin2 α 1
⇒ = −1
𝑡1 𝑡2 𝑡3 𝑡4
𝑏2 sin2 α
Now, 𝑒 = √1 + 𝑎2 ⇒ 𝑒 = √1 + cos2 α ⇒ 𝑡1 𝑡2 𝑡3 𝑡4 = −1
From Eq.(i),
⇒ 𝑒 = √1 + tan2 α ⇒ 𝑒 = 𝑠𝑒𝑐α tan 𝛼 tan 𝛽 tan 𝛾 tan 𝛿 = 1
72 (a)
Coordinates of foci are (±𝑎𝑒, 0)𝑖𝑒, (±1,0) 𝑥2 𝑦2
Equation of hyperbola is 𝑎2 − 𝑏2 = 1
Hence, abscissae of foci remain constant when α
varies. Distance between foci of hyperbola= 2𝑎𝑒
2𝑎
68 (c) and its distance between directrices = 𝑒
It is a known result
According to the question,
𝑡1 𝑡2 = −1
2𝑎𝑒 3
=
69 (a) 2𝑎/𝑒 2
Here, 𝑔1 = −1, 𝑓1 = 11, 𝑐1 = 5
3
and 𝑔2 = 7, 𝑓2 = 3, 𝑐2 = 𝑘 ⇒ 𝑒2 =
⇒ 2(−1.7 + 11.3) = 5 + 𝑘 ⇒ 𝑘 = 47 2
70 (c) 𝑏2 3
Using , 𝑏 2 = 𝑎2 (𝑒 2 − 1) ⇒ 𝑎2
=2 −1
𝑥2 𝑦2
If the ellipse + = 1 and the straight line 𝑦 =
𝑎2 𝑏2
𝑚𝑎 + 𝑐 intersect in real points, then the quadratic 𝑎 √2
⇒ =
𝑥2 (𝑚𝑥+𝑐)2 𝑏 1
equation 𝑎2 + 𝑏2
= 1 must have real roots.

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73 (b)
𝑘 𝑘
Equation of pair of tangents is ∴ Radius of circle = √1 + 4 − = √5 −
4 4
𝑆𝑆1 = 𝑇 2 Area of circle = 9𝜋 (given)
𝑘
⇒ (𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 4)(9 + 4 − 4) = (3𝑥 + 2𝑦 − 4)2 ⇒ 𝜋 (5 − ) = 9𝜋
4
𝑘
⇒ 5𝑦 2 + 16𝑦 − 12𝑥𝑦 + 24𝑥 − 50 = 0 ⇒ 5 − 9 = ⇒ 𝑘 = −16
4
2ℎ 12 77 (c)
∴ 𝑚1 + 𝑚2 = − = The circle passes through (0,0), (𝑎, 0), (0, 𝑎) and
𝑏 5
(𝑎, 𝑎)
and 𝑚1 𝑚2 = 0 Hence, the required equation is 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 𝑎𝑥 −
𝑎𝑦 = 0
Now, 𝑚1 − 𝑚2 = √(𝑚1 + 𝑚2 )2 − 4𝑚1 𝑚2 78 (c)
It is given that the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 2 𝑔𝑥 + 2 𝑓𝑦 +
2
12 12 𝑐 = 0 bisects the circumference of the circle 𝑥 2 +
= √( ) − 0 =
5 5 𝑦 2 + 2 𝑔′ 𝑥 + 2 𝑓 ′ 𝑦 + 𝑐 ′ = 0. Therefore, the
common chord of these two circles passes
74 (c) through the centre (−𝑔′ , −𝑓′) of 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 +
2 2
Given equation is 9𝑥 + 4𝑦 − 6𝑥 + 4𝑦 + 1 = 0 2 𝑔′ 𝑥 + 2 𝑓 ′ 𝑦 + 𝑐 ′ = 0
2 1 1 The equation of the common chord of the two
⇒ 9 (𝑥 2 − 𝑥 + 2 ) + 4 (𝑦 2 + 𝑦 + ) + 1 − 1 − 1
3 3 4 given circles is
=0
2 𝑥(𝑔 − 𝑔′ ) + 2 𝑦(𝑓 − 𝑓 ′ ) + 𝑐 − 𝑐 ′ = 0
1 2 1 2
(𝑥− ) (𝑦+ )
⇒ 1 32 + 1 22 = 1 (here, 𝑎 < 𝑏) This passes through (−𝑔′ , −𝑓 ′ )
( )
3
( )
2 ∴ −2 𝑔′ (𝑔 − 𝑔′ ) − 2𝑓 ′ (𝑓 − 𝑓 ′ ) + 𝑐 − 𝑐 ′ = 0
Length of major axis = 2𝑏 = 2 (2) = 1
1 ⇒ 2𝑔′ (𝑔 − 𝑔′ ) + 2𝑓 ′ (𝑓 − 𝑓 ′ ) = 𝑐 − 𝑐′
1 2
79 (a)
Length of minor axis = 2𝑎 = 2 (3) = 3 The slope of the tangent to 𝑦 2 = 4𝑥 at (16,8) is
75 (a) given by
Equation of two straight lines are 𝑑𝑦 4 2 1
𝑚1 = ( ) =( ) = =
𝑑𝑥 (16,8) 2 𝑦 (16,8) 8 4
√3 𝑥 − 𝑦 = 4√3α
The slope of the tangent to 𝑥 2 = 32 𝑦 at (16,8) is
4√3 given by
and √3 𝑥 + 𝑦 = α
𝑑𝑦 2𝑥
𝑚2 = ( ) =( ) =1
𝑑𝑥 (16,8) 32 (16,8)
Solving above equations, we get
1
1−4 3 3
−1
𝑥 2
𝑦 2 ∴ tan 𝜃 = 1 = 5 ⇒ 𝜃 = tan ( )
2 2
3𝑥 − 𝑦 = 48 ⇒ − =1 1+ 5
16 48 4
80 (a)
Which is a hyperbola Let the equation of circle be
𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 2g𝑥 + 2𝑓𝑦 + 𝑐 = 0 …(i)
Whose eccentricity
Given equation of circles are
𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 2𝑥 + 3𝑦 − 7 = 0 …(ii)
48 + 16 2 2
𝑒=√ = √4 = 2 𝑥 + 𝑦 + 5𝑥 − 5𝑦 + 9 = 0 …(iii)
16
and 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 7𝑥 − 9𝑦 + 29 = 0 …(iv)
Since, the circle (i) cut all three circles
76 (c)
orthogonally,
Given equation of circle can be rewritten as
∴ 2𝑔(−1) + 2𝑓(3/2) = 𝑐 − 7 ⇒ −2g + 3𝑓 −
2 2
𝑘
𝑥 + 𝑦 − 2𝑥 + 4𝑦 + = 0 𝑐 = −7 …(v)
4
2𝑔(5/2) + 2𝑓(−5/2) = 𝑐 + 29 ⇒ 5𝑔 − 5𝑓 −
𝑐 = 9 …(vi)

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 7 9 2. Foci of ellipse are (±𝑎𝑒, 0) or (±3,0) foci
2𝑔 (2) + 2𝑓 (− 2) = 𝑐 + 29 ⇒ 7𝑔 − 9𝑓 − 𝑐 = 29
…(vii) of hyperbola are (±𝑎𝑒 ′ , 0) or (±√41, 0)
On solving Eqs. (v), (vi) and (vii), we get 𝑎
3. Directrices of ellipse are 𝑥 = ± 𝑒 ⇒ 𝑥 =
𝑔 = −8, 𝑓 = −9 and 𝑐 = −4
25
On putting the values of g, 𝑓 and 𝑐 in Eq. (i), we ±3
get
𝑎
𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 16𝑥 − 18𝑦 − 4 = 0 Directrices of hyperbola are 𝑥 = ±
𝑒
81 (a)
Using 𝑆𝑆 ′ = 𝑇 2 , the combined equation of the 25
⇒ 𝑥=±
tangents drawn from (0,0) to 𝑦 2 = 4 𝑎(𝑥 − 𝑎) is √41
(𝑦 2 − 4 𝑎𝑥 + 4 𝑎2 )(0 − 0 + 4 𝑎2 )
4. Vertices of ellipse are (±𝑎, 0) or (±5,0)
= [𝑦 ∙ 0 − 2 𝑎(𝑥 + 0 − 2𝑎)]2
⇒ (𝑦 2 − 4 𝑎𝑥 + 4 𝑎2 )(4𝑎2 ) = 4 𝑎2 (𝑥 − 2𝑎)2 Vertices of hyperbola are (±𝑎, 0) or
2 2 2
⇒ 𝑦 − 4 𝑎𝑥 + 4 𝑎 = (𝑥 − 2𝑎) (±5,0)
2 2
⇒𝑥 −𝑦 =0
Clearly, Coeff. of 𝑥 2 + Coeff. of 𝑦 2 = 0. Therefore, From the above discussions, their are common in
the required angle is a right angle centre and vertices.
ALITER The point (0,0) lies on the directrix 𝑥 = 0 86 (c)
of the parabola 𝑦 2 = 4 𝑎(𝑥 − 𝑎), therefore the 𝑥2 𝑦2
Given equation is 16 − 25 = 1
tangents are at right angle
82 (c)
We know that length of latusrectum of an ellipse= 𝑏2 25 √41
2 ∴ 𝑒 = √1 + = √1 + =
2𝑏 𝑎 2 16 4
𝑎
and length of its minor axis = 2𝑏

2𝑏2 87 (d)
Then, = 𝑏 ⇒ 2𝑏 = 𝑎 𝑥2 𝑦2
𝑎
Equation of tangent to 𝑎2 + 𝑏2 = 1 is

𝑏2 𝑏2 √3 𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 + √𝑎2 𝑚2 + 𝑏 2
∴ 𝑒 = √1 − = √1 − = 𝑥2 𝑦2
𝑎2 4𝑏 2 2 And equation of tangent to 𝑎2 − 𝑏2 = 2 is
𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 + √2𝑎2 𝑚2 + 2𝑏 2
83 (b)
The required point is the radical centre of the For common tangent,
given circles 𝑎2 𝑚2 + 𝑏 2 = 2𝑎2 𝑚2 − 2𝑏 2
84 (a) √3𝑏
⇒ 𝑎2 𝑚2 = 3𝑏 2 ⇒ 𝑚 = ±
2 2
Equation 𝑎𝑥 + 2ℎ𝑥𝑦 + 𝑏𝑦 + 2g𝑥 + 2𝑓𝑦 + 𝑐 = 0 𝑎
2 √3𝑏
represents a parabola, if ℎ = 𝑎𝑏 ∴ Equation of common tangent is 𝑦 = 𝑎 𝑥 + 2𝑏.
85 (d) 88 (a)
Let 𝑒 and 𝑒’ be the eccentricities of the ellipse and The equation of a tangent to 𝑥𝑦 = 𝑐 2 is
hyperbola 𝑥
+ 𝑦𝑡 = 2𝑐 (i)
𝑡
𝑎2 − 𝑏 2 25 − 16 3 If 𝑙𝑥 + 𝑚𝑦 + 𝑛 = 0 is a tangent to 𝑥𝑦 = 𝑐 2 , then it
∴𝑒=√ = √ = should be of the form of equation (i).
𝑎2 25 5
𝑙 𝑚 −𝑛
∴ = =
1/𝑡 𝑡 2𝑐
𝑎 2 +𝑏2 25+16 √41
and 𝑒’ = √ 𝑎2 = √ 25 = 5 𝑚 𝑛
⇒ 𝑙𝑡 = = −
𝑡 2𝑐
𝑛 𝑚 𝑛
1. Centre of ellipse is (0, 0) and centre of ⇒ 𝑙𝑡 = − and = −
2𝑐 𝑡 2𝑐
hyperbola is (0, 0) 𝑛2
⇒ 𝑙𝑚 = 2
4𝑐
⇒ 𝑙𝑚 > 0 ⇒ 𝑙 and 𝑚 are of the same sign

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90 (c) Equation of family of concentric circles to the
The equation of the tangent at (4, −2) to 𝑦 2 = 𝑥 is circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 6𝑥 + 8𝑦 − 5 = 0 is 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 +
1 6𝑥 + 8𝑦 + 𝜆 = 0 which is similar to𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 +
−2 𝑦 = (𝑥 + 4) ⇒ 𝑥 + 4 𝑦 + 4 = 0
2 2𝑔𝑥 + 2𝑓𝑦 + 𝑐 = 0. Since, it is equation of
Its slope is −1/4. Therefore, the slope of the concentric circle to the circle𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 6𝑥 + 8𝑦 −
perpendicular line is 4. Since the tangents at the 5 = 0. Thus, the point (−3, 2) lies on the circle
end points of a focan chord of a parabola are at 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 6𝑥 + 8𝑦 + 𝑐 = 0
right angles. Therefore, the slope of the tangent at ⇒ (−3)2 + (2)2 + 6(−3) + 8(2) + 𝑐 = 0
𝑄 is 4 ⇒ 9 + 4 − 18 + 16 + 𝑐 = 0
91 (a) ⇒ 𝑐 = −11
The equation of a normal to 𝑦 2 = 4𝑥 is 95 (d)
𝑦 + 𝑡𝑥 = 2𝑡 + 𝑡 3 …(i) On solving the given equations, we
If it passes through (3,0), then get(0, 0), 𝐵(0,5/3) ,𝐶(5/2, 0).
3𝑡 = 2𝑡 + 𝑡 3 ⇒ 𝑡 = 0, ±1 Let equation of circle be
Putting the values of 𝑡 in (i), we get 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 2𝑔𝑥 + 2𝑓𝑦 + 𝑐 = 0 …(i)
𝑦 = 0, 𝑦 + 𝑥 = 3 and 𝑦 − 𝑥 = −3 Eq. (i) passes through 𝐴(0, 0), we get 𝑐 = 0
As the equation of the normals Similarly, Eq. (i) passes through 𝐵(0,5/3) and
92 (a) 𝐶(5/2, 0), we get
𝑥 𝑦
Let cos 𝜃 + sin 𝜃 = 1 be tangent at 2𝑓 = −5/3 and 2𝑔 = −5/2
𝑎 𝑏
𝑃(𝑎 cos 𝜃, 𝑏 sin 𝜃). ∴ Required equation of circle is
Its cuts the coordinates axes at 𝑃(𝑎 sec 𝜃, 0) and 5 5
𝑥2 + 𝑦2 − 𝑥 − 𝑦 = 0
𝑄(0, 𝑏 cosec θ) 2 3
2 2
∴ 𝐶𝑃 = 𝑎 sec 𝜃 and 𝐶𝑄 = 𝑏 cosec θ ⇒ 6𝑥 + 6𝑦 − 15𝑥 − 10𝑦 = 0
𝑎 2
𝑏 2 96 (c)
⇒ + = 1 We have,
𝐶𝑃2 𝐶𝑄 2
93 (c) 𝑂𝑀 = 𝑂𝐴 + 𝐴𝑀 = 2 + 5/2 = 9/2
Since, the equation of tangents 𝑥 − 𝑦 − 2 = 0 and So, the 𝑥-coordinate of the centre is 9/2
𝑥 − 𝑦 + 2 = 0 are parallel. ∴ Radius = 𝐶𝐴 = √(9/2 − 2)2 + (𝑘 − 0)2
∴ Distance between them=Diameter of the Hence, the equation of the circle is
2−(−2)
circle= 2 2 (𝑥 − 9/2)2 + (𝑦 − 𝑘)2 = √(9/2 − 2)2 + 𝑘 2
√1 +1
𝑐2 − 𝑐1 ⇒ 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 9 𝑥 − 2 𝑘𝑦 + 14 = 0
(∵ )
√𝑎2 + 𝑏 2
4
= = 2√2
√2

98 (b)
Let 𝑃(𝑥1 , 𝑦1 ) be a point on 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 𝑎2 . Then,
𝑥12 + 𝑦12 = 𝑎2 …(i)
Let 𝑄𝑅 be the chord of contact of tangents drawn
1
∴ Radius = (2√2) = √2 from 𝑃(𝑥1 , 𝑦1 ) to the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 𝑏 2 . Then,
2
It is clear from the figure that centre lies on the the equation 𝑄𝑅 is
origin. 𝑥𝑥1 + 𝑦𝑦1 = 𝑏 2 …(ii)
∴Equation of circle is This touches the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 𝑐 2
2 0𝑥1 + 0𝑦1 − 𝑏 2
(𝑥 − 0)2 + (𝑦 − 0)2 = (√2) ∴| | = 𝑐 ⇒ 𝑏 2 = 𝑎𝑐 [Usin ∶ (i)]
√𝑥12 + 𝑦12
⇒ 𝑥2 + 𝑦2 = 2
94 (b)
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 Let 𝐷 be the discriminant of 𝑎𝑥 2 + 2𝑏𝑥 + 𝑐 = 0. 103 (c)
Then, We know that the locus of point 𝑃 from which two
2 2 perpendicular tangents are drawn to the
𝐷 = 4(𝑏 − 𝑎𝑐) = 0 [∵ 𝑏 = 𝑎𝑐]
Hence, the roots of the given equal are real and parabola, is the directrix of the parabola.
equal
99 (c) Hence, the required locus is 𝑥 = 1
The equation of the line joining (3,3) and (−3,3) 104 (b)
i.e. axis of the parabola is 𝑦 − 3 = 0. Let two coplanar points be (0, 0) and (𝑎, 0)
Since the directrix is a line perpendicular to the
√𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2
axis. Therefore, its equation is 𝑥 + 𝜆 = 0. ∴ = 𝜆 [𝜆 ≠ 1]
√(𝑥 − 𝑎) 2 + 𝑦2
The directrix intersects with the axis at (−𝜆, 3)
and the vertex is the mid point of the line segment [where 𝜆 is any number]
joining the focus and the point of intersection of 𝜆2
⇒ 𝑥2 + 𝑦2 + ( 2 ) (𝑎2 − 2𝑎𝑥) = 0
the directrix and axis 𝜆 − 1
−𝜆 − 3 Which is the equation of circle
∴ = 3 ⇒ 𝜆 = −9
2 105 (c)
So, the equation of the directrix is 𝑥 − 9 = 0 The equation of line 𝐶1 𝐶2 is
Let 𝑃(𝑥, 𝑦) be any point on the parabola. Then, by 𝑥−1 𝑦−1
=
definition, we have 3/5 4/5
(𝑥 + 3)2 + (𝑦 − 3)2 = (𝑥 − 9)2 So, the coordinates of 𝐶1 and 𝐶2 are given by
⇒ 𝑦 2 − 6 𝑦 + 24 𝑥 − 63 = 0 𝑥−1 𝑦−1
= = ±5 ⇒ 𝑥 = 1 ± 3, 𝑦 = 1 ± 4
100 (d) 3/5 4/5
𝑥2 𝑦2 Thus, the coordinates of the centres are
Let the equation of the ellipse be 𝑎2 + 𝑏2 = 1
(4,5), (−2, −3)
It is given that,
2 𝑎 = 3(2 𝑏) ⇒ 𝑎2 = 9 𝑏 2 = 𝑎2 = 9 𝑎2 (1 − 𝑒 2 )
2√2
⇒𝑒=
3
101 (c)
We have,
𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 𝑎𝑥 + (1 − 𝑎)𝑦 + 5 = 0
It is given that the radius of this circle is less than
106 (d)
or equal to 5
The tangent at (1, 7) to the parabola 𝑥 2 = 𝑦 − 6 is
𝑎2 (1 − 𝑎)2
∴ + − 5 ≤ 25 1
4 4 𝑥 = (𝑦 + 7) − 6
2
⇒ 2𝑎2 − 2𝑎 − 119 ≤ 0 ⇒ −7.2 ≤ 𝑎 ≤ 8.2 ⇒ 𝑎 ⇒ 2𝑥 = 𝑦 + 7 − 12
∈ [−7,8] ⇒ 𝑦 = 2𝑥 + 5
But, 𝑎 is an integer Which is also tangent to the circle
∴𝑎
𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 16𝑥 + 12𝑦 + 𝑐 = 0
= −7, −6, −5, −4, −3, −2, −1,1,0,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8
∴ 𝑥 2 + (2𝑥 + 5)2 + 16𝑥 + 12(2𝑥 + 5) + 𝑐 = 0
Hence, these are 16 integral values of 𝑎
Or 5𝑥 2 + 60𝑥 + 85 + 𝑐 = 0
102 (d)
Must have equal roots
Given equation of circles are 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 2𝑥 − 4𝑦 +
Let α and β are the roots of the equation
1 = 0 and 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 12𝑥 − 16𝑦 + 91 = 0 whose
⇒ α + β = −12 ⇒ α = −6 (∵ α = β)
centre and radius are 𝐶1 (1, 2), 𝑟1 = 2 and
∴ 𝑥 = −6 and 𝑦 = 2𝑥 + 5 = −7
𝐶2 (6, 8), 𝑟2 = 3 ⇒ point of contact is (−6, −7)
∴ 𝐶1 𝐶2 = √(1 − 6)2 + (2 − 8)2 107 (c)
= √25 + 36 = √61 Let 𝐶(0,0) be the centre and 𝐿(𝑎𝑒, 𝑏 2 /𝑎) and
And 𝑟1 + 𝑟2 = 2 + 3 = 5 𝐿′(−𝑎𝑒, 𝑏 2 /𝑎) be the vertices of latusrectum 𝐿𝐿′ .
∵ 𝐶1 𝐶2 > 𝑟1 + 𝑟2 Then,
∴ Number of common tangents =4
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 𝑏 2 /𝑎 − 0 𝑏2 𝑏2 5
𝑚1 = Slope of 𝐶𝐿 = = 2 ⇒ Equation of tangent at (𝑎𝑒, ) = (2, )
𝑎𝑒 − 0 𝑎 𝑒 𝑎 3
𝑏 /𝑎 − 0 −𝑏2
2
𝑚2 = Slope of 𝐶𝐿′ = = 2 2 5 𝑦
−𝑎𝑒 − 0 𝑎 𝑒 𝑖𝑒, 𝑥+ . =1
It is given that∠𝐿𝐶𝐿′ = 𝜋/2 9 3 5
∴ 𝑚1 𝑚2 = −1 𝑥 𝑦
𝑏 2 −𝑏 2 ⇒ + =1
⇒ 2 × 2 = −1 9/2 3
𝑎 𝑒 𝑎 𝑒
⇒ (𝑒 2 − 1)2 = 𝑒 2 ∴ Area of quadrilateral 𝐴𝐵𝐶𝐷 = 4(area of ∆ 𝐴𝑂𝐵 )
1 + √5
⇒ 𝑒2 − 1 = 𝑒 ⇒ 𝑒2 − 𝑒 − 1 = 0 ⇒ 𝑒 = 1 9
2 = 4. { . . 3}
108 (c) 2 2
𝑥2 𝑦2
Given, ellipse + =1 = 27 sq units
16 7

111 (c)
7 3 The equation of the tangent at 𝑃(𝑎 sec 𝜃, 𝑏 tan 𝜃)
∴ 𝑒1 = √1 − =
16 4 𝑥2 𝑦2
to the hyperbola 2 − 2 = 1 is
𝑎 𝑏
𝑥2 𝑦2
𝑥 𝑦
and hyperbola − =1 sec 𝜃 − tan 𝜃 = 1
9 7 𝑎 𝑏
𝑥 𝑦 𝑥 𝑦
This cuts the line 𝑎 − 𝑏 = 0 and 𝑎 + 𝑏 = 0 at 𝑄 and
7 4 𝑅
∴ 𝑒2 = √1 + =
9 3 The coordinates of 𝑄 and 𝑅are
𝑎 𝑏 𝑎 −𝑏
3 4 25 𝑄( , ),𝑅( ,
Now, 𝑒1 + 𝑒2 = 4 + 3 = 12 sec 𝜃 − tan 𝜃 sec 𝜃 − tan 𝜃 sec 𝜃 + tan 𝜃 sec 𝜃 + t
2
√𝑎 + 𝑏 2 √𝑎2 + 𝑏 2
∴ 𝐶𝑄 ∙ 𝐶𝑅 = ×
109 (c) (sec 𝜃 − tan 𝜃) (sec 𝜃 + tan 𝜃)
The equation of normal to the given ellipse at = 𝑎2 + 𝑏 2
𝑃(𝑎 cos θ , 𝑏 sin θ) is 112 (c)
𝑎𝑥 sec θ − 𝑏𝑦 cosec θ − 𝑎2 = 𝑏 2 We know that 𝑃𝑇 bisects ∠𝑁𝑃𝑆
𝑎 𝑎 2 −𝑏2 𝜃
⇒ 𝑦 = (𝑏 tan θ) 𝑥 − sin θ …(i) Let ∠𝑁𝑃𝑇 = ∠𝑇𝑃𝑆 = 2 . Then,
𝑏
𝑎 𝑏𝑚
Let 𝑏 tan θ = 𝑚, then sin θ =
√𝑎 2 +𝑏2 𝑚2
∴ From Eq. (i), we get
(𝑎2 − 𝑏 2 )𝑚
𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 −
√𝑎2 + 𝑏 2 𝑚2
𝑎
∵ 𝑏 tan θ ∈ 𝑅 ⇒ 𝑚 ∈ 𝑅
110 (d)
𝑥2 𝑦2
Given, 9
+ 5
=1

Latusrectum of an ellipse be ∠𝑃𝑆𝑋 = 𝜃

16 − 0
⇒ tan 𝜃 =
𝑎𝑒 = √𝑎2 − 𝑏 2 = √4 = 2 16 − 4
4
⇒ tan 𝜃 =
3
2 tan 𝜃/2 4
⇒ =
1 − tan2 𝜃/2 3
𝜃 𝜃
⇒ 3 tan = 2 − 2 tan2
2 2
𝜃 𝜃
⇒ 2 tan2 + 3 tan − 2 = 0
2 2
By symmetry the quadrilateral is rhombus

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 𝜃 𝜃 The locus of the point of intersection of these two
⇒ (2 tan − 1) (tan + 2) = 0
2 2 is obtained by eliminating 𝜃 from these two
𝜃 1 𝜃 equations. Squaring and adding the two
⇒ tan = [∵ is acute]
2 2 2 equations, we get
𝜃 1 1
⇒ = tan−1 ( ) ⇒ ∠𝑇𝑃𝑆 = tan−1 ( ) (𝑥 cos 𝜃 + 𝑦 sin 𝜃)2 + (−𝑥 sin 𝜃 + 𝑦 cos 𝜃)2
2 2 2
= 𝑟2 + 𝑟2
113 (d)
or, 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 2 𝑟 2 , which is the required locus
The centres and radii of gives circles are
118 (a)
𝐶1 (0, 0), 𝐶2 (4, 0) and 𝑟1 = 2, 𝑟2 = 2
The coordinates of a point dividing 𝑃𝑄 internally
Now, 𝐶1 𝐶2 = √(4 − 0)2 + 0 = 4
in the ratio 1 ∶ 𝜆 are
and 𝑟1 + 𝑟2 = 2 + 2 = 4 1+𝜆 1+3𝜆
∴ 𝐶1 𝐶2 = 𝑟1 + 𝑟2 ( , )
𝜆+1 𝜆+1
Hence, three common tangents are possible This point is an interior point of the parabola
114 (b) 𝑦 2 = 4𝑥
Given, circle cuts the parabola 1+3𝜆 2 1+𝜆
𝑥2
2
𝑥2 ∴( ) − 4( )<0
2 𝜆+1 𝜆+1
∴ 𝑥 + ( ) + 2g𝑥 + 2𝑓 ( ) + 𝑐 = 0
4𝑎 4𝑎 ⇒ (3 𝜆 + 1)2 − 4(𝜆 + 1)2 < 0
⇒ 𝑥 + 16𝑎 𝑥 + 8𝑎𝑓𝑥 + 32g𝑥𝑎2 + 16𝑎2 𝑐 = 0
4 2 2 2 ⇒ 5 𝜆2 − 2 𝜆 − 3 < 0
∑ 𝑥𝑖 = 0 …(i) ⇒ (5 𝜆 + 3)(𝜆 − 1) < 0
∑ 𝑥1 𝑥2 = 16𝑎2 + 8𝑎𝑓 …(ii) ⇒𝜆−1<0 [∵ 𝜆 > 0]
1 ⇒ 0 < 𝜆 < 1 ⇒ 𝜆 ∈ (0,1)
Now, ∑ 𝑦𝑖 = 4𝑎 ∑ 𝑥𝑖2
119 (b)
1
= [(𝑥 + 𝑥2 + 𝑥3 + 𝑥4 )2 − 2 ∑ 𝑥1 𝑥2 ] Given that, 𝑦 = 2𝑥 + 𝑐 …(i)
4𝑎 1
1 And 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 16 …(ii)
= − (16𝑎2 + 8𝑎𝑓) = −4(𝑓 + 2𝑎) We know that, if 𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 + 𝑐 is tangent to the
2𝑎
115 (b) circle
Let the coordinates of 𝐴 and 𝐵 be (𝑎, 0) and (0, 𝑏) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 𝑎2 , then 𝑐 = ±𝑎√1 + 𝑚2, here, 𝑚 =
respectively. then, 2, 𝑎 = 4
2 2 2
𝑎 +𝑏 =9 …(i) ∴ 𝑐 = ±4√1 + 22 = ±4√5
Let 𝑃(ℎ, 𝑘) be the centroid of ∆ 𝑂𝐴𝐵. Then, 120 (a)
𝑎 𝑏 Given, 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 6𝑥 …(i)
ℎ = and 𝑘 = ⇒ 𝑎 − 3ℎ and 𝑏 = 3𝑘
3 3 and 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 6𝑥 + 2𝑦 + 1 = 0 …(ii)
Substituting the values of 𝑎 and 𝑏 in (i), we get
From Eq. (i), 𝑥 2 − 6𝑥 + 𝑦 2 = 0
9ℎ2 + 9𝑘 2 = 92 ⇒ ℎ2 + 𝑘 2 = 9
⇒ (𝑥 − 3)2 + 𝑦 2 = 32
Hence, the locus of (ℎ, 𝑘) is 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 9
∴ Centre (3, 0), 𝑟 = 3
116 (a)
From Eq. (ii),
Given focal chord of parabola 𝑦 2 = 𝑎𝑥 is 2𝑥 − 𝑦 −
𝑥 2 + 6𝑥 + 𝑦 2 + 2𝑦 + 1 + 32 = 32
8=0
⇒ (𝑥 + 3)2 + (𝑦 + 1)2 = 32
𝑎 ∴ Centre (−3, −1), radius=3
Since, this chord passes through focus (4 , 0)
Now, distance between centres
𝑎 = √(3 + 3)2 + 1
∴ 2. − 0 − 8 = 0 ⇒ 𝑎 = 16
4 = √37 > 𝑟1 + 𝑟2 = 6
Hence, directrix is 𝑥 = −4 ⇒ 𝑥 + 4 = 0 ∴ Circles do not cut each other
⇒ 4 tangents (two direct and two transversal) are
117 (b) possible
Let one of the points be 𝑃(𝑟 cos 𝜃, 𝑟 sin 𝜃). Then, 121 (d)
the other point is 𝑄(𝑟 cos(𝜋/2 + 𝜃)), (𝑟 sin(𝜋/2 + Centre of the given circle is (4, −2). Therefore, the
𝜃)) i.e. 𝑄(−𝑟 sin 𝜃, 𝑟 cos 𝜃). The equations of equation of the unit circle concentric with the
tangents at 𝑃 and 𝑄 are given circle is (𝑥 − 4)2 + (𝑦 + 2)2 = 1 ⇒ 𝑥 2 +
𝑥 cos 𝜃 + 𝑦 sin 𝜃 = 𝑟 and – 𝑥 sin 𝜃 + 𝑦 cos 𝜃 = 𝑟 𝑦 2 − 8 𝑥 + 4 𝑦 + 19 = 0
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122 (a) ⇒ 3𝑒 2 = 1 − 𝑒 2 ⇒ 4𝑒 2 = 1
Since, the point (9𝑎, 6𝑎) is bounded in the region
1
formed by the parabola 𝑦 2 = 16𝑥 and 𝑥 = 9, then ⇒ 𝑒=
2
𝑦 2 − 16𝑥 < 0, 𝑥 − 9 < 0
⇒ 36𝑎2 − 16 ∙ 9𝑎 < 0, 9𝑎 − 9 < 0
⇒ 36𝑎(𝑎 − 4) < 0, 𝑎 < 1
0 < 𝑎 < 4, 𝑎 < 1 ⇒ 0 < 𝑎 < 1
123 (b)
It is given that the coordinates of the vertices are
𝐴′(−6,1) and 𝐴(4,1). So, centre of the ellipse is at
𝐶(−1,1) and length of major axis is 2𝑎 = 10 127 (b)
Let 𝑒 be the eccentricity of the ellipse. Then, The eccentricity of a hyperbola is never less than
coordinates its focus on the right side of centre or equal to 1. So option (b) is correct
ar(𝑎𝑒, 1) or (5𝑒, 1) 128 (d)
It is given that 2𝑥 − 𝑦 − 5 = 0 is a focal chord of The equation of the tangent at (𝛼, 𝛽) to the
𝑥2 𝑦2 𝑎𝑥 𝛽𝑦
the ellipse. hyperbola 𝑎2 − 𝑏2 = 1 is 𝑎2 − 𝑏2 = 1
So, it passes through (5𝑒, 1) The ordinates of the points of intersection of this
3
∴ 10𝑒 − 1 − 5 = 0 ⇒ 𝑒 = tangent and the auxiliary circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 𝑎2 are
5
9 the roots of the equation
So, 𝑏 2 = 𝑎2 (1 − 𝑒 2 ) = 25 (1 − 25) = 16 2
𝑎2 𝛽𝑦
Hence, the equation of the ellipse is { (1 + 2 )} + 𝑦 2 = 𝑎2
𝛼 𝑏
(𝑥 + 1)2 (𝑦 − 1)2 4
+ =1 𝑎 𝛽2𝑦 2 2 𝛽 𝑦
25 16 ⇒ (1 + + 2 ) + 𝑦 2 = 𝑎2
𝛼2 𝑏4 𝑏
124 (a) 2 2
𝛼 𝛽 2𝛽 𝛼2
Given, 𝑟 = √3 sin 𝜃 + cos 𝜃 ⇒ 𝑦2 ( 4 + 4 ) + 2 𝑦 − 2 + 1 = 0
𝑎 𝑏 𝑏 𝑎
Put 𝑥 = 𝑟 cos 𝜃 , 𝑦 = 𝑟 sin 𝜃
𝑦 𝑥 Clearly, 𝑦1 and 𝑦2 are the roots of this equation
∴ 𝑟 = √3 + 𝛼2
𝑟 𝑟 2𝛽/𝑏 2 1− 2
⇒ 𝑟 2 = √3𝑦 + 𝑥 ∴ 𝑦1 + 𝑦2 = − 𝛼2 𝛽2 and, 𝑦1 𝑦2 = 𝛼2 𝑎𝛽2
+ 4 + 4
⇒ 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − √3𝑦 − 𝑥 = 0 𝑎4 𝑏 𝑎4 𝑏
2
2 1 1 −2 𝛽/𝑏
√3 1 2 ⇒ + =
∴Radius= √( 2 ) + (2) = 1 𝑦1 𝑦2 𝛼2
1−𝑎2
125 (b)
−2 𝛽/𝑏 2 𝛼 2 𝛽2
We have, = 𝛽2
[∵ − = 1]
− 𝑏2 𝑎2 𝑏 2
𝑏2 9
2 ( ) = ⇒ 𝑏 2 = 9 ⇒ 16(𝑒 2 − 1) = 9 1 1 2
4 2 ⇒ + =
5 𝑦1 𝑦2 𝛽
⇒ 16 𝑒 2 = 25 ⇒ 𝑒 = 129 (a)
4
126 (c) Given hyperbola is a rectangular hyperbola whose
Form right ∆ 𝑂𝑆𝐵 eccentricity is √2
130 (a)
𝑏
tan0° = Since, the given line touches the given circle, the
𝑎𝑒 length of the perpendicular from the centre (2, 4)
𝑏 of the circle to the line 3𝑥 − 4𝑦 − 𝑘 = 0 is equal to
⇒ √3 =
𝑎𝑒 the radius √4 + 16 + 5 = 5 of the circle
3×2−4×4−𝑘
⇒ 𝑏 = √3 𝑎𝑒 ∴ = ±5
√9 + 16
Also, 𝑏 2 = 𝑎2 (1 − 𝑒 2 ) ⇒ 𝑘 = 15 (∵ 𝑘 > 0)
Now, equation of the tangent at (𝑎, 𝑏) to the given
⇒ 3𝑎2 𝑒 2 = 𝑎2 (1 − 𝑒 2 ) circle is

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 𝑥𝑎 + 𝑦𝑏 − 2(𝑥 + 𝑎) − 4(𝑦 + 𝑏) − 5 = 0 The pair of asymptotes and second degree curve
⇒ (𝑎 − 2)𝑥 + (𝑏 − 4)𝑦 − (2𝑎 + 4𝑏 + 5) = 0 differ by a constant.
If it represents the given line 3𝑥 − 4𝑦 − 𝑘 = 0 ∴ Pair of asymptotes is
𝑎−2
Then, 3 = −4 =
𝑏−4 2𝑎+4𝑏+5
= 𝑙 (say) 2𝑥 2 + 5𝑥𝑦 + 2𝑦 2 − 11𝑥 − 7𝑦 + 𝜆 = 0 …(i)
𝑘
Hence, Eq. (i) represents a pair of straight lines.
⇒ 𝑎 = 3𝑙 + 2, 𝑏 = 4 − 4𝑙
∴ ∆= 0
and 2𝑎 + 4𝑏 + 5 = 𝑘𝑙
⇒ 2(3𝑙 + 2) + 4(4 − 4𝑙) + 5 = 15𝑙 (∵ 𝑘 = 15) 7 11 5 7 2
⇒ 2 × 2 × 𝜆 + 2 × − × − × − 2 × (− )
⇒ 𝑙 = 1 ⇒ 𝑎 = 5, 𝑏 = 0 2 2 2 2
2 2
∴ 𝑘 + 𝑎 + 𝑏 = 15 + 5 + 0 = 20 11 5
− 2 × (− ) − 𝜆 × ( ) = 0
131 (a) 2 2
⇒ 𝜆=5
Since, the distance between the focus and
From Eq.(i), pair of asymptotes is
directrix of the parabola is half of the length of the
2𝑥 2 + 5𝑥𝑦 + 2𝑦 2 − 11𝑥 − 7𝑦 + 5 = 0
latusrectum. Therefore length of latusrectum =2
136 (b)
(length of the perpendicular from (3, 3) to 3𝑥 −
4𝑦 − 2 = 0) Since, the given circles cut each other
9 − 12 − 2 5 orthogonally
= 2| |=2∙ =2 ∴ g1 g 2 + 𝑎2 = 0 …(i)
√9 + 16 5
132 (a) If 𝑙𝑥 + 𝑚𝑦 = 1 is a common tangent of these
Given equation of circle is circles, then
−𝑙g1 − 1
𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 2𝑥 − 6𝑦 + 6 = 0 …(i) = ±√g12 + 𝑎2
2
√𝑙 + 𝑚 2
Its centre is (1, 3) and radius = √1 + 9 − 6 = 2
⇒ (𝑙g1 + 1)2 = (𝑙 2 + 𝑚2 )(g12 + 𝑎2 )
Equation of any line through (0, 1) is
𝑦 − 1 = 𝑚(𝑥 − 0) ⇒ 𝑚2 g12 − 2𝑙g1 + 𝑎2 (𝑙 2 + 𝑚2 ) − 1 = 0
⇒ 𝑚𝑥 − 𝑦 + 1 = 0 …(ii) Similarly, 𝑚2 g 22 − 2𝑙g 2 + 𝑎2 (𝑙 2 + 𝑚2 ) − 1 = 0
If it touches the circle (i), then the length of So, that g1 , g 2 are the roots of the equation
perpendicular from centre (1, 3) to the circle is 𝑚2 g 2 − 2𝑙𝑔 + 𝑎2 (𝑙 2 + 𝑚2 ) − 1 = 0
𝑎 2 (𝑙 2 +𝑚2 )−1
equal to radius 2 ⇒ g1 g 2 = 𝑚2
= −𝑎2 [from Eq. (i)]
𝑚−3+1 ⇒ 𝑎2 (𝑙 2 + 𝑚2 ) = 1 − 𝑎2 𝑚2 …(ii)
∴ = ±2
√𝑚2 + 1 |𝑚𝑎−1| |−𝑚𝑎−1|
Now, 𝑝1 𝑝2 = 2 2 . 2 2
2 2
⇒ (𝑚 − 2) = 4(𝑚 + 1) √𝑙 +𝑚 √𝑙 +𝑚
|1−𝑚2 𝑎 2 |
4 = 𝑙2 +𝑚2 = 𝑎2 [from Eq. (ii)]
∴ 𝑚 = 0, −
3 137 (b)
On substituting these values of 𝑚 in Eq. (ii), the
If (𝑎 cos α , 𝑏 sin α)and (𝑎 cos β , 𝑏 sin β) are the
required tangent are 𝑦 − 1 = 0 and 4𝑥 + 3𝑦 −
end points of chord, then equation of chord is
3=0
𝑥 α+β 𝑦 α+β α−β
133 (d) cos ( ) + sin ( ) = cos ( )
𝑎 2 𝑏 2 2
The centres of given circles are 𝐶1 (−3, −3) and If it is a focal chord, it passes through (𝑎𝑒, 0), so
𝐶2 (6, 6)respectively and radii are 𝑟1 = α+β α−β
√9 + 9 + 0 = 3√2 and 𝑟2 = √36 + 36 + 0 = 6√2 𝑒 cos ( ) = cos ( )
2 2
respectively α−β
cos ( )
2
Now, 𝐶1 𝐶2 = √(6 + 3)2 + (6 + 3)2 = 9√2 ⇒𝑒= α+β
cos ( 2 )
and 𝑟1 + 𝑟2 = 3√2 + 6√2 = 9√2
⇒ 𝐶1 𝐶2 = 𝑟1 + 𝑟2 138 (d)
∴ Both circles touch each other externally Let the equation of circle be
134 (a) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 2g𝑥 + 2𝑓g𝑦 = 0
Let 𝐴 ≡ (𝑎𝑡12 , 2𝑎𝑡1 ), 𝐵 ≡ (𝑎𝑡22 , 2𝑎𝑡2 ) (passing through origin)
Tangents, at 𝐴 and 𝐵 will intersect at the point 𝐶, Radius = √g 2 + 𝑓 2
whose coordinate is given by {𝑎𝑡1 𝑡2 , 𝑎(𝑡1 + 𝑡2 )}.
Clearly, ordinates of 𝐴, 𝐶 and 𝐵 are always in AP
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 𝑎 2𝑎
= =
sin 60 ° √3
𝐴𝐶
∴ Circumradius = 2 sin 𝐵
2𝑎 2 2𝑎
= × = [∵ 𝐵 = 60°]
2√3 √3 3
∴ required equation of circumcircle is
Now, equation of tangents at 𝑂(0, 0) is 4𝑎2
𝑥2 + 𝑦2 =
𝑥(0) + 𝑦(0) + 𝑔(𝑥) + 𝑓(𝑦) = 0 9
2 2
⇒ g𝑥 + 𝑓𝑦 = 0 ⇒ 9𝑥 + 9𝑦 = 4𝑎2
2𝑔2 142 (a)
Distance from 𝐴(2𝑔, 0) = 2 2 = 𝑚
√𝑔 +𝑓 The coordinates of end point of latusrectum are
2𝑓2
and distance from 𝐵(0, 2𝑓) = 2 2 = 𝑛 (𝑎, 2𝑎) and (𝑎, −2𝑎) 𝑖𝑒, (3, 6) and (3, −6)
√𝑔 +𝑓
The equation of directrix is 𝑥 = −3
2𝑟 2
⇒ = 𝑚 + 𝑛 ⇒ 2𝑟 = 𝑚 + 𝑛 The equation of tangents from the above points
𝑟
are 6𝑦 = 6(𝑥 + 3) and −6𝑦 = 6(𝑥 + 3)
139 (c)
⇒ 𝑥 − 𝑦 + 3 = 0 and 𝑥 + 𝑦 + 3 = 0
We know that every line passing through the
The intersection point is (−3, 0)
focus of a parabola intersects the parabola in two
The equation of directrix of the parabola 𝑦 2 =
distinct points except lines parallel to the axis.
12𝑥 is 𝑥 = −3
The equation (𝑦 − 2)2 = 4(𝑥 + 1) represents a
⇒ Intersection point (−3, 0) lies on the directrix
parabola with vertex (−1,2) and axis parallel to 𝑥-
143 (c)
axis. So, the line of slope 𝑚 will cut the parabola in
𝑥2 𝑦2
two distinct points if 𝑚 ≠ 0 i.e. We have, + = 1
25 9
𝑚 ∈ (−∞, 0) ∪ (0, ∞) 4
The eccentricity of this ellipse is 5. So, the
140 (a)
coordinates of foci 𝑆 and 𝑆′ are (4,0) and (−4,0)
Given that, any tangent to the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 𝑏 2 1
∴Area of rhombus = 2 × Product of diagonals
is𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 − 𝑏√1 + 𝑚2 . It touches the circle
1
(𝑥 − 𝑎)2 + 𝑦 2 = 𝑏 2 , then ⇒ Area of rhombus = 2 (𝐵𝐵′ × 𝑆𝑆′)
1
𝑚𝑎 − 𝑏√1 + 𝑚2 ⇒ Area of rhombus = 2 × 6 × 8 sq. units =
=𝑏
√𝑚2 + 1 24 sq. units
⇒ 𝑚𝑎 = 2𝑏√1 + 𝑚2 144 (d)
⇒ 𝑚2 𝑎2 = 4𝑏 2 + 4𝑏 2 𝑚2 Let the equation of ellipse be
2𝑏
∴ 𝑚=± 𝑥2 𝑦2
√𝑎2 − 4𝑏 2 + =1
141 (d) 𝑎2 𝑏 2
Centre of triangle is (0, 0) ∵ 𝑏 2 = 𝑎2 (1 − 𝑒 2 )
Since, triangle is an equilateral, the centre of
circumcircle is also (0, 0) 𝑥2 𝑦2
∴ + =1
𝐴𝐷 = 𝑎 (given) 𝑎2 𝑎2 (1 − 𝑒 2 )

145 (d)
Any point on the line 𝑥 − 𝑦 − 5 = 0 will be of the
form (𝑡, 𝑡 − 5) Chord of contact of this point with
respect to curve 𝑥 2 + 4𝑦 2 = 4 is
𝑡𝑥 + 4(𝑡 − 5)𝑦 − 4 = 0
⇒ (−20𝑦 − 4) + 𝑡(𝑥 + 4𝑦) = 0
Which is a family of straight lines, each member of
this family pass through point of intersection of
∴ 𝐴𝐶 = 𝐵𝐶 = 𝐴𝐵 straight lines −20𝑦 − 4 = 0 and 𝑥 + 4𝑦 = 0 which
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146 (a) 𝑥2 𝑦2
Equation of normal to hyperbola 𝑎2 − 𝑏2 = 1 at
The combined equation of the lines joining the
origin (vertex) to the points of intersection of 𝑎𝑥 𝑏𝑦
𝑦 2 = 4 𝑎𝑥 and 𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 + 𝑐 is (𝑎 sec θ, 𝑏 tan θ) is + = 𝑎2 + 𝑏 2
sec θ tan θ
𝑦 − 𝑚𝑥
𝑦 2 = 4 𝑎𝑥 ( ) ⇒ 𝑐𝑦 2 − 4 𝑎𝑥𝑦 + 4 𝑎𝑚 𝑥 2 152 (c)
𝑐
=0 The equation of tangent to the given circle 2𝑥 2 +
This represents a pair of perpendicular lines 2𝑦 2 − 2𝑥 − 5𝑦 + 3 = 0 at point (1, 1) is
∴ 𝑐 + 4 𝑎𝑚 = 0 ⇒ 𝑐 = −4 𝑎𝑚 5
2𝑥 + 2𝑦 − (𝑥 + 1) − (𝑦 + 1) + 3 = 0
147 (b) 2
Let the point on 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 𝑎2 is (𝑎 cos θ , 𝑎 sin θ) 1 1
⇒𝑥− 𝑦− =0
Equation of chord of contact is 2 2
𝑎𝑥 cos θ + 𝑎𝑦 sin θ = 𝑏 2 ⇒ 2𝑥 − 𝑦 − 1 = 0
⇒ 𝑦 = 2𝑥 − 1
It touches circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 𝑐 2
Slope of tangent=2, therefore slope of normal =
−𝑏 2 1
∴ | |=𝑐 −
√𝑎2 cos2 θ + 𝑎2 sin2 θ 2
⇒ 𝑏 2 = 𝑎𝑐 Hence, equation of normal at point (1, 1) and
1
∴ 𝑎, 𝑏, 𝑐 are in GP having slope (− 2) is
148 (d) 1
We have, 𝑦 − 1 = − (𝑥 − 1)
2
𝑑𝑦 2𝑎 ⇒ 2𝑦 − 2 = −𝑥 + 1
𝑦 2 = 4𝑎𝑥 ⇒ ( ) =
𝑑𝑥 (𝑥1 ,𝑦1 ) 𝑦1 ⇒ 𝑥 + 2𝑦 = 3
∴Length of the sub-normal at 𝑃(𝑥1 , 𝑦1 ) 153 (b)
𝑑𝑦 2𝑎 The product of perpendicular distance from any
= 𝑦1 ( ) = 𝑦1 × = 2𝑎
𝑑𝑥 𝑃 𝑦1 𝑥2 𝑦2 𝑎2 𝑏2
point on 𝑎2 − 𝑏2 = 1 to its asymptotes is 𝑎2 +𝑏2
149 (b)
(See illustration 3 on page 26.12)
Let 𝑃(ℎ, 𝑘) be the point such that the ratio of the 16×9 144
squares of the lengths of the tangents from 𝑃 to ∴ Required product = 16+9 = 25
the circles 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 2𝑥 − 4𝑦 − 20 = 0 and 𝑥 2 + 154 (c)
𝑦 2 − 4𝑥 + 2𝑦 − 44 = 0 is 2 ∶ 3. 𝑥 2 = 4 𝑦 and 𝑦 2 = 4𝑥 intersect at 𝑂(0,0) and
Then, (4,4). Therefore, the coordinates of 𝑃 are (4,4).
ℎ2 + 𝑘 2 + 2ℎ − 4𝑘 − 20 2 The equations of the tangents to the two
= parabolas at (4,4) are :
ℎ2 + 𝑘 2 + 4ℎ + 2𝑘 − 44 3
⇒ ℎ2 + 𝑘 2 + 14ℎ − 16𝑘 + 22 = 0 2𝑥−𝑦−4=0 …(i)
So, the locus of 𝑃(ℎ, 𝑘) is 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 14𝑥 − 16𝑦 + and, 𝑥 − 2 𝑦 + 4 = 0 …(ii)
22 = 0 Now, 𝑚1 = Slope of (i) = 2, 𝑚2 = Slope of (ii) =
Clearly, it represents a circle having its centre at 1/2
(−7,8) Clearly, 𝑚1 𝑚2 = 1
150 (a) ⇒ tan 𝜃1 tan 𝜃2 = 1
The intersection of given line and circle is ⇒ tan 𝜃1 = cot 𝜃2
𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 2𝑥 = 0 ⇒ 𝜃1 and 𝜃2 are such that 𝜃1 + 𝜃2 = 𝜋/2
⇒ 2𝑥(𝑥 − 1) = 0 155 (c)
⇒ 𝑥 = 0, 𝑥 = 1 The equation of a second degree curve passing
And 𝑦 = 0, 1 through the points of intersection of the lines
Let coordinates of 𝐴 are (0, 0) and coordinates of 2𝑥 − 𝑦 + 11 = 0 and 𝑥 − 2𝑦 + 3 = 0 with the
𝐵 are (1, 1). coordinate axes is
∴ Equition of circle (𝐴𝐵 as a diameter) is (2𝑥 − 𝑦 + 11)(𝑥 − 2𝑦 + 3) + 𝜆 𝑥𝑦 = 0 …(i)
(𝑥 − 𝑥1 )(𝑥 − 𝑥2 ) + (𝑦− 𝑦1 )(𝑦 − 𝑦2 ) = 0 This equation will represent a circle, if
⇒ (𝑥 − 0)(𝑥 − 1) + (𝑦 − 0)(𝑦 − 1) = 0 Coeff. of 𝑥 2 = Coeff. of 𝑦 2 and Coeff. of 𝑥𝑦 = 0
⇒ 𝑥2 + 𝑦2 − 𝑥 − 𝑦 = 0 ⇒𝜆−5=0⇒𝜆 =5
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 Putting the value of 𝜆 in (i), we obtain that the 161 (b)
equation of the circle is Equation of circle is
(2𝑥 − 𝑦 + 11)(𝑥 − 2𝑦 + 3) + 5𝑥𝑦 = 0 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 25 ..(i)
⇒ 2𝑥 2 + 2𝑦 2 + 7𝑥 − 5𝑦 + 3 = 0 Polar equation of a circle with respect to the point
The coordinates of its centre are (−7/2, 5/2) (1, 𝑎) and (𝑏, 2) is
156 (a) 𝑥 + 𝑎𝑦 = 25 …(ii)
𝑥2 𝑦2 and 𝑏𝑥 + 2𝑦 = 25 …(iii)
Given , 16 + 9
=1
since, (1, 𝑎) and (𝑏, 2) are the conjugate point of a
circle, therefore point (1, 𝑎) satisfy the Eq. (iii),
9 √7 we get
∴ 𝑒 = √1 − =
16 4 𝑏 + 2𝑎 = 25 ⇒ 2𝑏 + 4𝑎 = 50
163 (a)
∴ Coodinates of foci are (±√7, 0) 𝑥2 𝑦2
Given, 16
− 9
=1
Since, centre of circle is (0, 3) and passing through
foci (±7, 0) We know that the difference of focal distances of
any point of the hyperbola is equal to major axis
2
∴ Radius of circle= √(0 ± √7) + (3 − 0)2 ∴ Required distance= 2𝑎 = 2 × 4 = 8

164 (a)
= √7 + 9 = 4
We have,
157 (b) 𝑦 2 − 6𝑦 + 4𝑥 + 9 = 0 ⇒ (𝑦 − 3)2 = −4(𝑥 − 0)
Given equation of curve is 𝑥 = α + 5 cos θ, 𝑦 = The coordinate of the focus of this parabola are
β + 4 sin θ (−1,3) and the equation of the directrix is 𝑥 − 1 =
Or cos θ =
𝑥−α
, sin θ =
𝑦−β 0
5 4
We know that the chord of contact of tangents
∵ cos2 θ + sin2 θ = 1
drawn from any point on the directrix always
𝑥−α 2 𝑦−β 2
⇒( ) +( ) =1 passes through the focus.
5 4 Hence, the required point is (−1,3)
This represents the equation of an ellipse.
ALITER Let 𝑃(1, 𝜆) be an arbitrary point on 𝑥 −
158 (b)
1 = 0. The chord of contact of tangents drawn
𝑥2 𝑦2
Let 𝑃𝑄 be a focal chord of the ellipse 𝑎2 + 𝑏2 = 1 from 𝑃(1, 𝜆) to the parabola 𝑦 2 − 6𝑦 + 4𝑥 + 9 = 0
having focus 𝑆. Then, is
2 𝑆𝑃 ∙ 𝑆𝑄 𝑏 2 2𝑝𝑞 𝑏2 𝜆𝑦 − 3(𝑦 + 𝜆) + 2(𝑥 + 1) + 9 = 0
= ⇒ = ⇒ 𝑏 2 (𝑝 + 𝑞) = 2𝑎𝑝𝑞
𝑆𝑃 + 𝑆𝑄 𝑎 𝑝+𝑞 𝑎 ⇒ (2𝑥 − 3𝑦 + 11) + 𝜆(𝑦 − 3) = 0
159 (c) Clearly, it represents a family of lines passing
𝑡 −𝑡 through the intersection of the lines
Given, parametric equations are 𝑥 = 𝑒 + 𝑒
and 𝑦 = 𝑒 𝑡 – 𝑒 −𝑡 2𝑥 − 3𝑦 + 11 = 0 and 𝑦 − 3 = 0 i.e. (−1,3)
165 (b)
Now, on squaring and then on subtracting, we get Equation of circle whose centre is at (2, 2) and
radius 𝑟 is
𝑥2 − 𝑦2 = 4
(𝑥 − 2)2 + (𝑦 − 2)2 = 𝑟 2 …(i)
160 (c) This circle passes through (4, 5), then
Intersection points of given circles are (0, 0) and (4 − 2)2 + (5 − 2)2 = 𝑟 2
(3, 3) let equation of required circle whose centre ⇒ 𝑟 2 = 13
3 3
(2 , 2), is On putting this values in Eq. (i), we get
(𝑥 − 2)2 + (𝑦 − 2)2 − 13 = 0
𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 3𝑥 − 3𝑦 + 𝑐 = 0
⇒ 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 4𝑥 − 4𝑦 − 5 = 0
Since, this circle passes through (0, 0), thus
166 (d)
equation of circle becomes,
The equations of asymptotes of 𝑥 2 − 𝑦 2 = 8 are
𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 3𝑥 − 3𝑦 = 0
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 𝑥 2 − 𝑦 2 = 0 or, 𝑥 + 𝑦 = 0 and 𝑥 − 𝑦 = 0 The coordinates of 𝑃 are (1, 0). A gerneral
Let (𝑥1 , 𝑦1 ) be a point on the hyperbola 𝑥 2 − 𝑦 2 = point 𝒬 on 𝑦 2 = 8𝑥 is (2𝑡 2 , 4𝑡). Let mid point of
8. Then, product of perpendicular from (𝑥1 , 𝑦1 ) on 𝑃𝒬 is (ℎ, 𝑘)
the asymptotes
𝑘
𝑥1 − 𝑦1 𝑥1 + 𝑦1 ∴ 2ℎ = 2𝑡 2 + 1 and 2𝑘 = 4𝑡 ⇒ 𝑡 = 2
=| || |
√2 √2
𝑥12 − 𝑦12 8 2𝑘 2
=| |=| |=4 [∵ 𝑥12 − 𝑦12 = 8] ∴ 2ℎ = + 1 ⇒ 4ℎ = 𝑘 2 + 2
2 2 4
167 (d) Hence, the locus of (ℎ, 𝑘) is 𝑦 2 − 4𝑥 + 2 = 0
Given foci of ellipse are (0, −4)and (0, 4)
171 (a)
∴ Focal distance is 2𝑏𝑒 = 8 The equation of the ellipse is
(𝑥 + 3)2 (𝑦 − 5)2
𝑏𝑒 = 4 …(i) +
22 2 =1
(√3)
𝑏
Also, since equation of directrices are = ±9 ⇒ 3𝑥 2 + 4𝑦 2 + 18𝑥 − 40𝑦 + 115 = 0
𝑒
...(ii) 172 (c)
Let (ℎ, 𝑘) be the pole of the line 9 𝑥 + 𝑦 − 28 = 0
From, Eqs. (i) and (ii), we get 3 5 7
with respect to the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 𝑥 + 𝑦 − =
2 2 2
2
𝑏 2 = 36 ⇒ 𝑏 = 6 and 𝑒 = 3 0. Then, the equation of the polar is
3 5 7
ℎ𝑥 + 𝑘𝑦 − (𝑥 + ℎ) + (𝑦 + 𝑘) − = 0
4 4 4 2
∵ 𝑎2 = 𝑏 2 (1 − 𝑒 2 ) = 36 (1 − ) = 20 3 5 3 5 7
9 ⇒ 𝑥 (ℎ − ) + 𝑦 (𝑘 + ) − ℎ + 𝑘 − = 0
4 4 4 4 2
𝑥2 𝑦2 ⇒ 𝑥(4 ℎ − 3) + 𝑦(4 𝑘 + 5) − 3 ℎ + 5 𝑘 − 14 = 0
∴ + =1
20 36 This equation and 9 𝑥 + 𝑦 − 28 = 0 represent the
same line.
⇒ 9𝑥 2 + 5𝑦 2 = 180
4 ℎ − 3 4 𝑘 + 5 −3 ℎ + 5 𝑘 − 14
∴ = = = 𝜆 (say)
168 (a) 9 1 −28
3+9𝜆 𝜆−5
The equation of tangent is ⇒ℎ= ,𝑘 = , −3 ℎ + 5 𝑘 − 14
𝑥 𝑦 4 4
sec θ − tan θ = 1 = −28 𝜆
𝑎 𝑏
∴ Coordinates of 𝐴 and 𝐵 are (𝑎 cos θ, 0) and 3+9𝜆 𝜆−5
⇒ −3 ( )+ 5( ) − 14 = −28 𝜆
(0, −𝑏 cot θ)respectively. 4 4
Let coordinates of 𝑃 are(ℎ, 𝑘). ⇒ −9 − 27 𝜆 + 5 𝜆 − 25 − 56 = −112 𝜆
∴ ℎ = 𝑎 cos θ, 𝑘 = −𝑏 cot θ ⇒ −22𝜆 − 90 = −112𝜆
𝑘 𝑏 ⇒ 90𝜆 = 90 ⇒ 𝜆 = 1
⇒ =− Hence, the pole of the given line is (3, −1)
ℎ 𝑎 sin θ
𝑏ℎ 173 (a)
⇒ sin θ = − Let (ℎ, 𝑘) is mid point of chord.
𝑎𝑘
𝑏 2 ℎ2
⇒ 2 2 = sin2 θ Then, its equation is 𝑇 = 𝑆1
𝑎 𝑘
𝑏 2 ℎ2 ℎ 2
⇒ 2 2+ 2 =1 ∴ 3ℎ𝑥 − 2𝑘𝑦 + 2(𝑥 + ℎ) − 3(𝑦 + 𝑘)
𝑎 𝑘 𝑎
= 3ℎ2 − 2𝑘 2 + 4ℎ − 6𝑘
𝑏2 𝑎2
⇒ 2+1= 2
𝑘 ℎ 𝑥(3ℎ + 2) + 𝑦(−2𝑘 − 3) = 3ℎ2 − 2𝑘 2 + 2ℎ − 3𝑘
𝑎2 𝑏 2
⇒ 2− 2=1
ℎ 𝑘 Since, this line is parallel to 𝑦 = 2𝑥
𝑎2 𝑏2
Hence, the locus of 𝑃 is 2 − =1
𝑥 𝑦2 3ℎ + 2
=2
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 𝑥 𝑥1
⇒ 3ℎ − 4𝑘 = 4 The equation of the tangent at (𝑥1 , 𝑦1 ) is −
𝑎2
𝑦 𝑦1
Thus, locus of point is 3𝑥 − 4𝑦 = 4 𝑏2
=1
𝑎2
This meets 𝑥-axis at 𝑇 (𝑥 , 0)
174 (b) 1

If circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 10𝑥 − 14𝑦 + 24 = 0 cuts an 𝑎2

∴ 𝑂𝑇. 𝑂𝑁 = × 𝑥1 = 𝑎2
intercept on 𝑦-axis, then 𝑥1
Length of intercept= 2√𝑓 2 − 𝑐 = 2√49 − 24 = 180 (a)
10 The equation of circles whose radius is 𝑟 and
175 (a) centres (2, 3) and (5, 6) is
Given line 𝑦 = 𝑎𝑥 + β is a tangent to given (𝑥 − 2)2 + (𝑦 − 3)2 = 𝑟 2
hyperbola, if β2 = 𝑎2 α2 − 𝑏 2 And (𝑥 − 5)2 + (𝑦 − 6)2 = 𝑟 2
⇒ 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 4𝑥 − 6𝑦 + (−𝑟 2 + 13) = 0
Hence, locus of (α, β) is 𝑦 2 = 𝑎2 𝑥 2 − 𝑏 2 , which And 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 10𝑥 − 12𝑦 + (−𝑟 2 + 61) = 0
represents a hyperbola Since, circles cut orthogonally, then
2g1 g 2 + 2𝑓1 𝑓2 = 𝑐1 + 𝑐2
176 (c)
⇒ 2(2)(5) + 2(3)(6) = 13 − 𝑟 2 + 61 − 𝑟 2
Let the points are (𝑥1 , 𝑦1 ), (𝑥2 , 𝑦2 ) and (𝑥3 , 𝑦3 )
⇒ 2𝑟 2 = 18 ⇒ 𝑟 = 3
∴ 𝑦12 = 4𝑎𝑥1 , 𝑦22 = 4𝑎𝑥2 , 𝑦32 = 4𝑎𝑥3
181 (b)
∴ Area of triangle whose vertices are
Given that, 𝑆1 ≡ 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 4𝑥 + 22𝑦 + 𝑐 = 0,
(𝑥1 , 𝑦1 ), (𝑥2 , 𝑦2 ) and (𝑥3 , 𝑦3 )
bisects the circumference of the circle
𝑦12
𝑦1 1 𝑆2 ≡ 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 2𝑥 + 8𝑦 − 𝑑 = 0
𝑥1 𝑦1 1 ‖4𝑎2 ‖ The common chord of the given circle is
1 1 𝑦2
= ‖𝑥2 𝑦2 1‖ = 𝑆1 − 𝑆2 = 0
2 𝑥 𝑦 1 2 4𝑎 𝑦2 1
3 3 ‖ 2 ‖ 𝑖𝑒, 6𝑥 + 14𝑦 + 𝑐 + 𝑑 = 0 …(i)
𝑦3
𝑦3 1 So, Eq. (i) passes through the centre of the second
4𝑎
𝑦12 𝑦1 1 circle, 𝑖𝑒, (1, −4)
1 ∴ 6 + 56 + 𝑐 + 𝑑 = 0
= ‖𝑦 2 𝑦2 1‖
8𝑎 22 ⇒ 𝑐 + 𝑑 = 50
𝑦3 𝑦3 1
182 (d)
⇒ Area of triangle
1 We have, 𝑎2 = 16, 𝑏 2 = 9
= (𝑦 − 𝑦2 )(𝑦2 − 𝑦3 )(𝑦3 − 𝑦1 )
8𝑎 1 𝑏 2 √7
177 (c) ∴ 𝑒 = √1 − =
𝑎
𝑎2 4
Let 𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 + 𝑚 be a tangent to 𝑦 2 = 4𝑎𝑥 cutting
Coordinates of 𝑆 are (√7, 0). Therefore, 𝐶𝑆 = √7
𝑦 2 = −4𝑎𝑥 at 𝑃 and 𝑄. Let (ℎ, 𝑘) be mid-point of
∴ 𝐶𝑆 ∶ Major axis = √7: 2𝑎 = √7: 8
𝑃𝑄. Then, equation of 𝑃𝑄 is
183 (d)
𝑘𝑦 + 2𝑎(𝑥 + ℎ) = 𝑘 2 + 4𝑎ℎ [Using ∶ 𝑇 = 𝑆′]
2 The given points are the ends of the latusrectum
or, 𝑘𝑦 = −2𝑎𝑥 + 𝑘 + 2𝑎ℎ
where the normals are always at right angle
But, equation of 𝑃𝑄 is
𝑎 184 (a)
𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 + Let (ℎ, 𝑘) be the coordinates of the centre of circle
𝑚
2𝑎 𝑘 2 + 2𝑎ℎ 𝑎 𝐶2 . Then its equation is
∴𝑚=− and = (𝑥 − ℎ)2 + (𝑦 − 𝑘)2 = 52
𝑘 𝑘 𝑚
2𝑎 2 The equation of 𝐶1 is 𝑥 2 − 𝑦 2 = 42 and so the
⇒ − (𝑘 + 2𝑎ℎ) = 𝑎𝑘
𝑘 equation of the common chord of 𝐶1 and 𝐶2 is
⇒ −2(𝑘 2 + 2𝑎ℎ) = 𝑘 2 ⇒ 3𝑘 2 + 4𝑎ℎ = 0 2 ℎ𝑥 + 2 𝑘𝑦 = ℎ2 + 𝑘 2 − 9 …(i)
Hence, the locus of (ℎ, 𝑘) is 3𝑦 2 + 4𝑎𝑥 = 0 or, Let 𝑝 be the length of the perpendicular from the
4𝑎
𝑦2 = − 3
𝑥 centre (0,0) of 𝐶1 to (i). Then,
178 (b) ℎ2 + 𝑘 2 − 9
𝑝=| |
Let 𝑃(𝑥1 , 𝑦1 ) be a point on the hyperbola. Then √4 ℎ2 + 4 𝑘 2
the coordinates of 𝑁 are (𝑥1 , 0)
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 The length of the common chord is 2√42 − 𝑝2 𝑎2 9 4
which will be of maximum length, if 𝑏 = 5 and 𝑒 = √1 − 2
= √1 − =
𝑏 25 5
𝑝 = 0 ⇒ ℎ2 + 𝑘 2 − 9 = 0 …(ii)
3 The focal distances of a point 𝑃(𝑥1 , 𝑦1 ) on the
Now, Slope of common chord = 4 𝑥2 𝑦2
ellipse 𝑎2 + 𝑏2 = 1, where 𝑏 2 > 𝑎2 are given by
ℎ 3 4ℎ
∴− = ⇒𝑘=− … (iii) 𝑏 ± 𝑒𝑦1
𝑘 4 3
4
Putting the value of 𝑘 in (ii), we get Hence, required distances = 𝑏 ± 𝑒𝑦1 = 5 ± 5 𝑦1
9 12 189 (b)
ℎ=± ⇒𝑘=∓ [From (iii)]
5 5 Let 𝑃𝑄 be a double ordinate of 𝑦 2 = 4 𝑎𝑥, and let
Hence, the centres of circle 𝐶2 are (9/5, −12/5)
𝑅(ℎ, 𝑘) be a point of trisection. Let the
and (−9/5, 12/5)
coordinates of 𝑃 be (𝑥, 𝑦). Then,
185 (a)
𝑥 = ℎ and 𝑦 = 3 𝑘
Equation of the normal at point (𝑏𝑡12 , 2𝑏𝑡1 ) on
parabola is

𝑦 = −𝑡1 𝑥 + 2𝑏𝑡1 + 𝑏𝑡13

It is also passes through (𝑏𝑡22 , 2𝑏𝑡2 ), then

2𝑏𝑡2 = 𝑡1 . 𝑏𝑡22 + 2𝑏𝑡1 + 𝑏𝑡13

⇒ 2𝑡2 − 2𝑡1 = 𝑡1 (𝑡12 − 𝑡12 )

⇒ 2 = −𝑡1 (𝑡2 + 𝑡1 )

2 But, (𝑥 − 𝑦) lies on 𝑦 2 = 4 𝑎𝑥
⇒ 𝑡2 = −𝑡1 −
𝑡1 ∴ 9 𝑘 2 = 4 𝑎ℎ
Hence, the locus of (ℎ, 𝑘) is 9𝑦 2 = 4 𝑎𝑥
186 (a) 190 (d)
Let the equation of tangent which is Let 𝑃(𝑎𝑡 2 , 2𝑎𝑡) any point on the parabola and
perpendicular to the line 3𝑥 + 4𝑦 = 7, is 4𝑥 − focus is (𝑎, 0)
4 𝜆
3𝑦 = 𝜆 ⇒ 𝑦 = 3 𝑥 − 3

Since, it is a tangent to the ellipse

𝜆 2 4 2
∴ ( ) = 9 × ( ) + 4 [∴ 𝑎2 = 9, 𝑏 2 = 4]
3 3

⇒ 𝜆2 = 180 ⇒ 𝜆 = ±6√5 The equation of tangent at 𝑃 is 𝑦𝑡 = 𝑥 + 𝑎𝑡 2

Since, it meets the directrix 𝑥 = −𝑎 at 𝐾
∴ Equation is 4𝑥 − 3𝑦 = ±6√5 𝑎𝑡 2 −𝑎
Then, the coordinate of 𝐾 is (−𝑎, 𝑡
)
187 (d) 2𝑎𝑡
Slope of 𝑆𝑃 = 𝑚1 = 𝑎(𝑡 2 −1)
Any point on the hyperbola
𝑎(𝑡 2 −1)
Slope of 𝑆𝐾 = 𝑚2 =
(𝑥+1)2 (𝑦−2)2 −2𝑎𝑡
− = 1, is of the form
16 4 2𝑎𝑡 𝑎(𝑡 2 − 1)
∴ 𝑚1 𝑚2 = ∙ = −1
𝑎(𝑡 2 − 1) (−2𝑎𝑡)
(4 sec θ − 1, 2 tan θ + 2)
∴ ∠𝑃𝑆𝐾 = 90°
188 (c) 191 (d)
In the given equation we observe that the Since, 𝑦 = |𝑥| + 𝑐 and 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 8|𝑥| − 9 = 0
denominator of 𝑦 2 is greater than that of 𝑥 2 . So, both are symmetrical about 𝑦-axis for𝑥 > 0, 𝑦 =
the two foci lie on 𝑦-axis and their coordinates are 𝑥 + 𝑐. Equation of tangent to circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 −
(0, ±𝑏𝑒), where

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 8𝑥 − 9 = 0 which is parallel to 𝑦 = 𝑥 + 𝑐 is 𝑦 = Now, 𝑆(2,3) ≡ 20 + 81 − 32 > 0
(𝑥 − 4) + 5√1 + 1
∴ Point (2,3) lies outside ellipse
⇒ 𝑦 = 𝑥 + (5√2 − 4)
For no solution 𝑐 > 5√2 − 4, Thus, two tangents can be drawn
∴ 𝑐 ∈ (5√2 − 4, ∞)
196 (d)
192 (d)
As we know equation of tangent to the given
Centre is the point of intersection of two
hyperbola at (𝑥1, 𝑦1 ) is 𝑥𝑥1 − 2𝑦𝑦1 = 4 which is
diameter, 𝑖𝑒, the point of intersection of two
diameters is 𝐶(8, −2), therefore the distance from same as 2𝑥 + √6𝑦 = 2
the centre to the point 𝑃(6, 2) is
⇒ 𝑥1 = 4 and 𝑦1 = √6
𝑟 = 𝐶𝑃 = √4 + 16 = √20
193 (a) Thus, the point of contact is (4, −√6)
Only the point (9,3) lies on the given circle
194 (d) 197 (b)
The equation of a tangent of slope 𝑚 to the circle Let (ℎ, 𝑘) be the mid-point of a focal chord of the
𝑥2 𝑦2
𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 𝑎2 is 𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 ± 𝑎√1 + 𝑚2 and the ellipse 𝑎2 + 𝑏2 = 1. Then, its equation is
coordinates of point of contact are ℎ𝑥 𝑘𝑦 ℎ2 𝑘 2
𝑎𝑚 𝑎 + = +
(∓ ,± ) 𝑎2 𝑏 2 𝑎2 𝑏 2
√1 + 𝑚2 √1 + 𝑚2 It passes through the focus 𝑆(𝑎𝑒, 0)
Here, 𝑎 = 5 and 𝑚 = tan 30 = 1/√3 ℎ𝑒 ℎ2 𝑘 2
So, the coordinates of the points of contact are ∴ = 2+ 2
𝑎 𝑎 𝑏
5 5√3 𝑥2 𝑦2 𝑥𝑒
(∓ 2 , ± ) Hence, the locus of (ℎ, 𝑘) is 𝑎2 + 𝑏2 = 𝑎
2
195 (a) 198 (c)
Given,
𝑥2
+
𝑦2
=1 Given, 𝑥 = 𝑡 2 + 2𝑡 − 1 …(i)
32/5 32/9
𝑦−5
and 𝑦 = 3𝑡 + 5 ⇒ 𝑡 = …(ii)
Let the equation of tangent be 𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 + 𝑐 3

On putting the value of 𝑡 in Eq. (i), we get

32 32
𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 ± √ 𝑚2 + … (i)
5 9 𝑦−5 2 𝑦−5
𝑥=( ) + 2( )−1
3 3
[∴ 𝑐 2 = 𝑎2 𝑚2 + 𝑏 2 for 𝑎 > 𝑏]

Since, (2,3) lies on Eq. (i)

1
⇒ 𝑥 = {𝑦 2 − 4𝑦 − 14}
9
32 32
⇒ 3 = 𝑚. 2 ± √ 𝑚2 +
5 9 ⇒ (𝑦 − 2)2 = 9(𝑥 + 2)

45(3 − 2𝑚)2 = 288𝑚2 + 160 This is an equation of a parabola

⇒ 108𝑚2 + 540𝑚 − 245 = 0 199 (b)

We observe that the minimum distance between
∴ 𝐷 = (540)2 + 4.180.245 > 0 ⇒ 𝐷 > 0 point 𝑃 and the given circle is

⇒ Two values of 𝑚 will exist

⇒ Two tangents will exist

Alternate

Let 𝑆 ≡ 5𝑥 2 + 9𝑦 2 − 32

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 √137 3 √137 − 3 1 2𝑎𝑡
𝑃𝐴 = 𝐶𝑃 − 𝐶𝐴 = − = >2 ⇒ = , 𝑡 = 2√3
4 4 4 √3 𝑎𝑡 2
So, there is no point on the circle whose distance
from 𝑃 is 2 units Again in ∆𝑂𝐶𝐴,
200 (b)
𝑂𝐴 = √𝑂𝐶 2 + 𝐴𝐶 2 = √(𝑎𝑡 2 )2 + (2𝑎𝑡)2
Given curve is 𝑦 2 = 4𝑥
2 2 2
Also, point (1, 0) is the focus of the parabola. It is = √[(2√3) ] 𝑎2 + 4𝑎2 (2√3) = √192𝑎2
clear from the graph that only normal is possible
= 8𝑎√3

204 (b)
Let (𝑥1 , 𝑦1 ) be the point of intersection of the axis
of the parabola with the directrix.
Since vertex is the mid-point of the segment
joining the focus and the point of intersection of
201 (c)
axis and directrix.
Let the extremities of focal chords be 𝐴(𝑎𝑡12 , 2𝑎𝑡1 ) 𝑥1 + 2 𝑦1 − 3
and 𝐵(𝑎𝑡22 , 2𝑎𝑡2 ) ∴ = 2 and = −1
2 2
⇒ 𝑥1 = 2 and 𝑦1 = 1
The equation of tangents at 𝐴 and 𝐵 are
Since directrix is perpendicular to the axis and
𝑡1𝑦 = 𝑥 + 𝑎𝑡22 and 𝑡2 𝑦 = 𝑥 + 𝑎𝑡22 passes through (2,1). Clearly, axis is parallel to 𝑦-
axis. So, directrix is parallel to 𝑥-axis and passes
which meets the points 𝐶 through (2,1). So, its equation is 𝑦 = 1.
Thus, the focus and directrix of the parabola are
1 1
Slopes of these lines are 𝑚1 = , 𝑚2 = (2, −3) and 𝑦 = 1 respectively.
𝑡1 𝑡2
Hence, the equation of the parabola is
1 1
Now, 𝑚1 𝑚2 = 𝑡 × 𝑡 𝑦−1
1 2 √(𝑥 − 2)2 + (𝑦 + 3)2 = | |
√0 + 1
1 ⇒ (𝑥 − 2)2 + (𝑦 + 3)2 = (𝑦 − 1)2
= (∵ 𝑡1 𝑡2 = −1)
−1 ⇒ 𝑥 2 − 4𝑥 + 8𝑦 + 12 = 0
𝜋 205 (a)
Hence, ∠𝐴𝐶𝐵 = 90° = 2
Since, locus of the point of intersection of the
tangents at the end points of a focal chord is
202 (c)
directrix
We know that the difference of the focal distances
𝑎 𝑎2
of any point on a hyperbola is constant equal to its ∴ Required locus is 𝑥 = ± 𝑒 = ± 2 2
√𝑎 −𝑏
transverse axis. Therefore, the locus of 𝑃 is a 206 (b)
hyperbola The intersection points of given curves are (1, 0)
203 (a) and (−
13 6
,− )
𝐴𝐶 5 5
In ∆𝑂𝐶𝐴, tan 30° = 𝑂𝐶
∴ The distance between these two points

13 2 6 2
= √(1 + ) + (0 + )
5 5

1
= √324 + 36
5
6
= √10
5

207 (b)

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 The length of latusrectum of a hyperbola ⇒ 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 9𝑥 − 9𝑦 + 36 = 0
2𝑏 2 2𝑎2 (𝑒 2 − 1) 212 (a)
= = = 2𝑎(𝑒 2 − 1)
𝑎 𝑎 General point on the curve 𝑦 2 = 𝑥 − 1 is (𝑡 2 +
208 (c) 1, 𝑡) and the general point on the curve 𝑥 2 = 𝑦 −
The centres and radii of given circles are 1 is (𝑡, 𝑡 2 + 1). Since, both curves are symmetrical
𝐶1 (−1, −4), 𝐶2 (2, 5) about line 𝑦 = 𝑥. For nearest point on curve 𝑦 2 =
and 𝑟1 = √1 + 16 + 23 = √40, 𝑥 − 1 from the line 𝑦 = 𝑥
𝑟2 = √4 + 25 − 9 = √20
Now, 𝐶1 𝐶2 = √(2 + 1)2 + (5 + 4)2 = √90
And 𝑟1 + 𝑟2 = √40 + √20
Here, 𝐶1 𝐶2 < 𝑟1 + 𝑟2
∴ Two common tangents can be drawn
209 (d)
𝑡 2 +1−𝑡
We know that two point are inverse point with Let 𝐷 =
√2
respect to a circle if each lies on the polar of the 𝑑𝐷 1
⇒ = (2𝑡 − 1)
other. 𝑑𝑡 √2
The polar of (1, −1) with respect to 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 4 is 𝑑𝐷 1 5 1
Put = 0 ⇒ 𝑡 = . Then point is ( , )
𝑑𝑡 2 4 2
𝑥−𝑦 =4 1 5
Clearly, (2, −2) lies on it. Hence, the inverse point Similarly, point on the other curve is ( , )
2 4
of (1, −1) with respect of 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 4 is (1, −1) Distance between them
210 (c)
5 1 2 1 5 2
2 2
Given, 𝑥 + 𝑦 − 2𝑥 + 4𝑦 + = 0
𝑘 √
= ( − ) +( − )
4 4 2 2 4
𝑘
∴ Radius of circle = √1 + 4 − 18 3√2
4
=√ =
Area of circle = 9𝜋 [given] 16 4
𝑘 213 (a)
⇒ 𝜋 (5 − ) = 9𝜋 ⇒ 𝑘 = −16
4 Given, (𝑥 + 3)2 = −20(𝑦 − 3)
211 (b)
The triangle is isosceles and therefore the median This is of the form 𝑋 2 = −4 𝑎𝑌
through 𝐶 is the bisector of ∠𝐶. The equation of
the angle bisector can be taken as 𝑦 = −𝑥and 𝑙 = ∴ Axis of such parabola is given by
(−𝑎, 𝑎), where 𝑎 is positive
𝑋=0

⇒ (𝑥 + 3) = 0

214 (d)
𝑦2 𝑥2
Given equation can be rewritten as 𝑘 2 − (−𝑘) =
1(−𝑘 > 0)
Equation of 𝐴𝐶 is 𝑦 − 0 = −7(𝑥 + 6) or 7𝑥 + 𝑦 +
(−𝑘) 𝑘
42 = 0 and equation of 𝐴𝐵 is 𝑥 − 𝑦 + 6 = 0 𝑒2 = 1 + 2 = 1 − 2
𝑘 𝑘
The length of the perpendicular from 𝑙 to 𝐴𝐵 and
𝐴𝐶 are equal 1
⇒ 𝑒 = √1 −
−7𝑎 + 𝑎 + 42 −𝑎 − 𝑎 + 6 𝑘
∴ | |=| |
√50 √2 215 (c)
9
Giving the positive value 𝑎 = 2 Given, (𝑦 − 1)2 = 𝑥 = 1
9 9 3
∴ Centre is (− 2 , 2) and radius = ⇒ 𝑌 2 = 𝑋, where 𝑌 = 𝑦 − 1, 𝑋 = 𝑥 − 1
√2
The equation of the circle is
1
9 2 9 2 9 Here, 𝑎 =
4
(𝑥 + ) (𝑦 − ) =
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 ∴ Focus is (𝑎, 0)𝑖𝑒, (4 , 0 )
1 221 (d)
The centre of the given circle is (1,2) and its
1 radius is 5. Since the radii of the two circles are
⇒ 𝑋 = ,𝑌 = 0
4 equal. Therefore, the two circles are equal.
Therefore, the two circles will touch externally
1 5
⇒ 𝑥 − 1 = ,𝑦 − 1 = 0 ⇒ 𝑥 = ,𝑦 = 1 and the point of contact will lie mid-way between
4 4
the two centres. Let the coordinates of the centre
5
∴ Required focus is (4 , 1) of the required circle be(ℎ, 𝑘). Then,
ℎ+1 𝑘+2
= 5 and = 5 ⇒ ℎ = 9 and 𝑘 = 8
216 (b) 2 2
Thus, the centre of the required circle is (9,8). Its
Let 𝑃(ℎ, 𝑘) be the mid-point of a focal chord of the
equation is (𝑥 − 9)2 + (𝑦 − 8)2 = 52 ⇒ 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 −
parabola 𝑦 2 = 4𝑎𝑥. Then, its equation is
18𝑥 − 16𝑦 + 120 = 0
𝑘𝑦 − 2𝑎(𝑥 + ℎ) = 𝑘 2 = 4𝑎ℎ [Using : 𝑇 = 𝑆′]
222 (a)
It passes through the focus (𝑎, 0)
Let any point on the line segment 𝑃𝑄 is 𝑅(α, β),
∴ −2𝑎(𝑎 + ℎ) = 𝑘 2 − 4𝑎ℎ
then
⇒ 𝑘 2 = 2𝑎(ℎ − 𝑎) λ(1)+1
Hence, the locus of (ℎ, 𝑘) is 𝑦 2 = 2 𝑎(𝑥 − 𝑎) α= = 1,
λ+1
217 (c) And β =
3λ+1
(∵ λ > 0 as 𝑅 is on segment 𝐴𝐵)
1 𝑐 λ+1
Since, the line 𝑦 = 𝑏 𝑥 − 𝑏 is tangent to the A point is inside parabola 𝑦 2 = 4𝑥, if
parabola 𝑦 2 = 4𝑎𝑥, then 𝑦 2 − 4𝑥 < 0
𝑐 𝑎 3λ + 1 2
− = 𝑎 ⇒ 𝑐 = 𝑏2 ⇒( ) − 4(1) < 0
𝑏 − λ+1
𝑏 3λ + 1 3λ + 1
⇒( + 2) ( − 2) < 0
λ+1 λ+1
218 (d)
⇒ (5λ + 3)(λ − 1) < 0
The circle drawn on foci (𝑎𝑒, 0) and (−𝑎𝑒, 0) as 3
diameter is ⇒− <λ<1
5
(𝑥 − 𝑎𝑒)(𝑥 + 𝑎𝑒) + (𝑦 − 0)2 = 0 So, 0 < λ < 1 (but λ > 0)
or, 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 𝑎2 𝑒 2 or, 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 𝑎2 + 𝑏 2 … (i) 223 (b)
𝑏
The equations of asymptotes are 𝑦 = ± 𝑎 𝑥 ∵ 𝐴(𝑎𝑡12 , 2𝑎𝑡1 ) and 𝐵(𝑎𝑡22 , 2𝑎𝑡2 ) are such that
These two intersect at (± 𝑎, ± 𝑏) 𝐴𝐶: 𝐴𝐵 = 1: 3
2𝑎𝑡12 +𝑎𝑡22 4𝑎𝑡1 +2𝑎𝑡2
219 (a) ∴ Coordinates of 𝐶 are ( , )
3 3
Given parametric curves are Point 𝐶 lies on 𝑥-axis, then
4𝑎𝑡1 + 2𝑎𝑡2
𝑥 = 5𝑡 2 + 2, 𝑦 = 10 𝑡 + 4 =0
3
𝑥−2 𝑦−4 ⇒ 𝑡2 + 2𝑡1 = 0
or = 𝑡2, =𝑡
5 10 224 (c)
𝑥2 𝑦2
𝑥−2 𝑦−4 2 Let the ellipse be 𝑎2 + 𝑏2 = 1
⇒ = ( )
5 10 Since 𝑦 = 𝑥 and 3 𝑦 = −2 𝑥 is a pair of conjugate
diameters.
⇒ (𝑦 − 4)2 = 20(𝑥 − 2)
𝑏2
∴ 𝑚1 𝑚2 = − 2
⇒ 𝑌 2 = 20𝑋, where 𝑌 = 𝑦 − 4, 𝑋 = 𝑥 − 2 𝑎
2 𝑏2
∴ Coodinates of focus are (5, 0) ⇒ 1 × (− ) = − 2
3 𝑎
1
𝑖𝑒, 𝑥 − 2 = 5, 𝑦 − 4 = 0 ⇒ 2 𝑎2 = 3 𝑏 2 ⇒ 2𝑎2 = 3 𝑎2 (1 − 𝑒 2 ) ⇒ 𝑒 2 =
3
1
⇒ 𝑥 = 7, 𝑦 = 4 ⇒𝑒=
√3
Hence, required coordinates are (7, 4) 225 (a)
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 𝑥 2 − 4 𝑥 + 4 𝑦 2 = 12 The equation of any tangent to this parabola is
⇒ (𝑥 − 2)2 + 4(𝑦 − 0)2 = 8 1 1
𝑦 − 1 = 𝑚 (𝑥 − ) −
(𝑥 − 2)2 (𝑦 − 0)2 4 𝑚
⇒ 2 + 2 =1 If it passes through (3,4), then
(2√2) (√2) 11𝑚 1
This is an ellipse whose major and minor axes are 3= −
4 𝑚
2 𝑎 = 2√2 and 2 𝑏 = √2 respectively. Therefore, ⇒ 12𝑚 = 11𝑚2 − 4 ⇒ 11𝑚2 − 12𝑚 − 4 = 0
its eccentricity 𝑒 is given by Let 𝑚1 , 𝑚2 be the roots of this equation. Then,
12 4
𝑏2 2 √3 𝑚1 + 𝑚2 = and 𝑚1 𝑚2 = −
𝑒 = √1 − 2
= √1 − = 11 11
𝑎 8 2 Let 𝜃 be the angle between the tangents. Then,
226 (a) 𝑚1 − 𝑚2
tan 𝜃 =
Given equation can be rewritten as 1 + 𝑚1 𝑚2
√(𝑚1 + 𝑚2 )2 − 4𝑚1 𝑚2
(𝑥 − 1)2 = −4 × (2)(𝑦 − 1) ⇒ tan 𝜃 =
1 + 𝑚1 𝑚2
⇒ 𝑋 2 = −4𝑎𝑌, where 𝑋 = 𝑥 − 1, 𝑌 = 𝑦 − 1 144
√
16
+ 11
121 √144 + 176 √320
⇒ tan 𝜃 = 4 = =
So, equation of directrix is 1 − 11 7 7

𝑌=𝑎 8√5
=
7
⇒ 𝑦−1=2⇒ 𝑦 =3 8√5
⇒ 𝜃 = tan−1 ( )
7
227 (a)
ALITER The combined equation of the pair of
If the circle (𝑥 − ℎ)2 + (𝑦 − 𝑘)2 = 𝑟 2 touches
tangents drawn from (3,4) to the parabola 𝑦 2 −
both the circles 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 𝑎2 and 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 −
2𝑦 + 4𝑥 = 0 is
4 𝑎𝑥 = 0 externally. Then,
(𝑦 2 − 2𝑦 + 4𝑥)(16 − 8 + 12)
√ℎ2 + 𝑘 2 = 𝑟 + 𝑎 and √(ℎ − 2 𝑎)2 + 𝑘 2 = 𝑟 + 2 𝑎
= {4𝑦 − (𝑦 + 4) + 2(𝑥 + 3)}2
∴ √(ℎ − 2 𝑎)2 + 𝑘 2 − √ℎ2 + 𝑘 2 = 𝑎 ⇒ 4𝑥 2 + 12𝑥𝑦 − 11𝑦 2 − 72𝑥 + 12𝑦 + 4 = 0
⇒ √(ℎ − 2 𝑎)2 + 𝑘 2 = 𝑎 + √ℎ2 + 𝑘 2 Let 𝜃 be the angle between the lines given by this
equation.
⇒ (ℎ − 2 𝑎)2 + 𝑘 2 = 𝑎2 + ℎ2 + 𝑘 2 + 2 𝑎√ℎ2 + 𝑘 2
Then,
⇒ −4 𝑎ℎ + 3 𝑎2 = 2 𝑎√ℎ2 + 𝑘 2
2√36 + 44
⇒ (3 𝑎 − 4 ℎ)2 = 4(ℎ2 + 𝑘 2 ) tan 𝜃 = | |
4 − 11
⇒ 12(ℎ − 𝑎)2 − 4 𝑘 2 = 3 𝑎2
Hence, the locus of (ℎ, 𝑘) is 12(𝑥 − 𝑎)2 − 4 𝑦 2 = 8√5 2√ℎ2 − 𝑎𝑏
= [∵ tan 𝜃 = ]
3 𝑎2 7 𝑎+𝑏
228 (b) 230 (b)
Let 𝑟1 , 𝑟2 and 𝑟3 be the radii of the respective The equations of the directrices of the given
circles, then ellipse are 𝑦 = ±𝑏/𝑒
Let 𝑃𝑀 and 𝑃𝑀′ be perpendiculars from 𝑃(𝑥1 , 𝑦1 )
𝑟1 = √(−4)2 + (−3)2 + 0 = √25 = 5
on these two directrices. Then, by definition
1 2 3 2 186 𝑆𝑃 = 𝑒(𝑃𝑀) and 𝑆 ′ 𝑃 = 𝑒(𝑃𝑀′)
√
𝑟2 = ( ) + ( ) + ( ) = √49 = 7
2 2 4 ⇒ 𝑆𝑃 + 𝑆 ′ 𝑃 = 𝑒(𝑃𝑀 + 𝑃𝑀′ )
𝑏 𝑏
𝑟3 = √(3)2 + (3)2 + 9 = √27 = 3√3 = 𝑒 (𝑦1 + + − 𝑦1 ) = 2𝑏
𝑒 𝑒
∴ 𝑃1 = 2𝜋𝑟1 = 10𝜋, 𝑃2 = 2𝜋𝑟2 = 14𝜋, 𝑃3 = 2𝜋𝑟3
ALITER The sum of the focal distances of a point
= 6√3𝜋 is the major axis of the ellipse
∴ 𝑃1 < 𝑃3 < 𝑃2 231 (a)
229 (a) Let 𝑃(ℎ, 𝑘) be the mid-point of a chord of the
The equation of the parabola is circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 16. Then, the equation of the
1
(𝑦 − 1)2 = −4 (𝑥 − ) chord is
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 ℎ
ℎ𝑥 + 𝑘𝑦 − 16 = ℎ2 + 𝑘 2 − 16 or, 𝑦 = (− 𝑘 ) 𝑥 + 𝑎𝑒 3 𝑏 2 16𝑒 2
⇒ = , 2=
ℎ 2 +𝑘 2 𝑏 4 𝑎 9
( )
𝑘
𝑏2 16𝑒 2
It touches the hyperbola 9𝑥 2 − 16𝑦 2 = 144 = 1 − 𝑒 2
⇒ = 1 − 𝑒2
2 𝑎2 9
ℎ2 + 𝑘 2 ℎ 2
∴( ) = 16 (− ) − 9 [Using 𝑐 2 16 + 9 2 3
𝑘 𝑘
⇒ ( )𝑒 = 1 ⇒ 𝑒 =
= 𝑎2 𝑚2 − 𝑏 2 ] 9 5
⇒ (ℎ2 + 𝑘 2 )2 = 16ℎ2 − 9𝑘 2 236 (d)
Hence, the locus of (ℎ, 𝑘) is (𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 )2 = 16𝑥 2 − Equation of circle is
9𝑦 2 (𝑥 − 4)(𝑥 + 2) + (𝑦 − 7)(𝑦 + 1) = 0
232 (c) ⇒ 𝑥 2 − 2𝑥 − 8 + 𝑦 2 + 𝑦 − 7𝑦 − 7 = 0
Centre and radius of the given circle are (1, 0)and ⇒ 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 2𝑥 − 6𝑦 − 15 = 0
1. Here, 𝑔 = −1, 𝑐 = −15
Let the centre of the image circle be (𝑥1 ,𝑦1 )
∴ 𝐴𝐵 = 2√𝑔2 − 𝑐
Hence, (𝑥1 , 𝑦1 ) be the image of the point (1, 0)
w.r.t. the line 𝑥 + 𝑦 = 2, then = 2√1 + 15
𝑥1 − 1 𝑦1 − 0 −2[1(1) + 1(0) − 2] =8
= = 237 (b)
1 1 (1)2 + (1)2
𝑥1 − 1 𝑦1 Since, 𝐸 is the mid point of 𝐴𝐶, therefore, the
⇒ = =1 𝑎 𝑎
1 1 coordinates of 𝐷 are (2 , 2 )
⇒ 𝑥1 = 2, 𝑦1 = 1
∴ Equation of the imaged circle is
(𝑥 − 2)2 + (𝑦 − 1)2 = 12
⇒ 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 4𝑥 − 2𝑦 + 4 = 0
233 (b)
Let 𝑂𝐴, 𝑂𝐵 be the tangents from the origin to the
given circle with centre 𝐶(−3, 5) and radius
√9 + 25 − 𝑐 = √34 − 𝑐
Then, area of the quadrilateral Now, 𝐴𝐶 = √𝑎2 + 𝑎2 = √2𝑎
𝑂𝐴𝐶𝐵 = 2 × area of the ∆𝑂𝐴𝐶 1 𝑎
1 ∴ 𝐴𝐸 = 𝐴𝐶 =
= 2 × ( ) × 𝑂𝐴 × 𝐴𝐶 2 √2
2 𝑎 𝑎
Now, 𝑂𝐴 = length of the tangent from the origin ∴ The equation of circle whose centre is ( , ) and
2 2
𝑎
to the given circle = √𝑐 radius , is
√2
And 𝐴𝐶 = radius of the circle= √34 − 𝑐 𝑎 2 𝑎 2 𝑎 2
(𝑥 − ) + (𝑦 − ) = ( )
So, that √𝑐√34 − 𝑐 = 8 (given) 2 2 √2
⇒ 𝑐(34 − 𝑐) = 34 2 2
⇒ 𝑥 + 𝑦 = 𝑎(𝑥 + 𝑦)
⇒ 𝑐 2 − 34𝑐 + 64 = 0 239 (b)
234 (a) The centre of the ellipse is at (2,3) and its axes are
2 2
(𝑥 + 𝑦 − 2𝑥 − 1) + 𝜆𝑥 = 0, they pass through parallel to the coordinate axes. So, let its equation
2 be
intersection points of line 𝑥 = 0 and circle 𝑥 +
2
𝑦 − 2𝑥 − 1 = 0 (𝑥 − 2)2 (𝑦 − 3)2
+ =1
⇒ 𝑦 = ±1 𝑎2 𝑏2
∴ Required points are (0, ±1) We have,
235 (d) 2𝑎 = Disatnce between vertices =12⇒ 𝑎 = 6
Given, 2𝑎𝑒 = 6 and 2𝑏 = 8 Also, 𝑒 = 5/6
∴ 𝑏 2 = 𝑎2 (1 − 𝑒 2 ) ⇒ 36 − 25 = 11
⇒ 𝑎𝑒 = 3 and 𝑏 = 4 (𝑥−2)2
Hence, the equation of the ellipse is 36 +
(𝑦−3)2
=1
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240 (a) ⇒ 𝑚4 − 3𝑚2 − 4 = 0 ⇒ (𝑚2 − 4)(𝑚2 + 1) = 0
The equation of the family of coaxial system of ⇒𝑚 =±2
2 2
circles having 𝑥 + 𝑦 − 6𝑥 − 6𝑦 + 4 = 0 and So, equations of common tangents are
2 2 𝑦 = (±2) 𝑥 ± 1 or, 2𝑥 − 𝑦 + 1 = 0 and 2𝑥 + 𝑦 +
𝑥 + 𝑦 − 2𝑥 − 4𝑦 + 3 = 0 as two members is
2 2 1=0
𝑥 + 𝑦 − 6 𝑥 − 6 𝑦 + 4 + 𝜆(−4 𝑥 − 2 𝑦 + 1) = 0
[Using : 𝑆1 − 𝑆2 = 0] 247 (a)
2 2 Equation of any tangent to the given ellipse is
⇒ 𝑥 + 𝑦 − 2 𝑥(3 + 2𝜆) − 2 𝑦(3 + 𝜆) + 4 + 𝜆 =
0 …(i)
Coordinates of centre of circle (i) are (3 + 2 𝜆, 3 + 𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 ± √𝑎2 𝑚2 + 𝑏 2
𝜆)
⇒ 𝑦 − 𝑚𝑥 = ±√𝑎2 𝑚2 + 𝑏 2 …(i)
Radius = √(3 + 2 𝜆)2 + (3 + 𝜆)2 − (4 + 𝜆)
For limiting points, we must have Equation of perpendicular line is
Radius = 0 ⇒ 5 𝜆2 + 17 𝜆 + 14 = 0 ⇒ 𝜆
= −2, −7/5 𝑚𝑦 + 𝑥 = 𝜆
Hence, limiting points are (−1,1) and (1/5, 8/5)
It passes through the centre (0, 0)
241 (a)
Let (𝛼, 𝛽) be the mid point of a chord of the circle ∴ 𝜆=0
2 2 2
𝑥 + 𝑦 = 𝑎 . Then its equation is
𝛼 𝑥 + 𝛽 𝑦 = 𝛼 2 + 𝛽2 [Using 𝑆 ′ = 𝑇] ∴ 𝑚𝑦 + 𝑥 = 0 …(ii)
This passes through (ℎ, 𝑘)
On squaring and adding Eqs. (i) and (ii)
∴ 𝛼 ℎ + 𝛽 𝑘 = 𝛼 2 + 𝛽2
Hence, the locus of (𝛼, 𝛽) is 𝑦 2 + 𝑚2 𝑥 2 + 𝑚2 𝑦 2 𝑥 2 = 𝑎2 𝑚2 + 𝑏 2
𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = ℎ𝑥 + 𝑘𝑦 ⇒ 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − ℎ𝑥 − 𝑘𝑦 = 0
242 (c) (1 + 𝑚2 )(𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 ) = 𝑎2 𝑚2 + 𝑏 2
We have, 𝑥 cos 𝛼 + 𝑦 sin 𝛼 = 𝑝
𝑥2 2 2)
𝑎2 𝑥 2
⇒ 𝑦 = −𝑥 cot 𝛼 + 𝑝 cosec α ⇒ (1 + ) (𝑥 + 𝑦 = + 𝑏2
𝑦2 𝑦2
Since, above line is tangent to the ellipse
∴ 𝑐 2 = 𝑎2 𝑚2 + 𝑏 2 ⇒ (𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 )2 = 𝑎2 𝑥 2 + 𝑏 2 𝑦 2
⇒ 𝑝2 coses2 𝛼 = 𝑎2 cot 2 𝛼 + 𝑏 2
⇒ 𝑎2 cos2 𝛼 + 𝑏 2 sin2 𝛼 = 𝑝2 But (𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 )2 = 𝑙𝑥 2 + 𝑚𝑦 2
243 (d)
Given equation of parabola is 𝑦 2 = 16𝑥 ∴ 𝑙 = 𝑎2 , 𝑚 = 𝑏 2
If (1, 1) is the mid point of the chord, then its 248 (d)
equation of chord is 𝑥2 𝑦2
If 𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 + 𝑐 is a tangent to 𝑎2 + 𝑏2 = 1, then
𝑇 = 𝑆1
∴ 𝑦(1) − 8(𝑥 + 1) = 1 − 16 𝑐 2 = 𝑎2 𝑚2 + 𝑏 2 . We have, 𝑎2 = 6, 𝑏 2 = 3
⇒ 𝑦 − 8𝑥 − 8 = −15 ∴ 𝑐 2 = 6 𝑚2 + 3
⇒ 8𝑥 − 𝑦 = 7 249 (b)
244 (c) The given point (−𝑎, 2𝑎) lies on the directrix 𝑥 =
The vertex in a mid point of focus and directrix. −𝑎 of the parabola 𝑦 2 = 4 𝑎𝑥. Thus, the tangents
Hence, coordinate of vertex is (1, 0) are at right angle
251 (a)
245 (d) Let 𝑃(𝑥, 𝑦) be any point on the ellipse. Then, by
The equation of a tangent to 𝑦 2 = 8𝑥 is definition, we have
2 𝑆𝑃 = 𝑒 𝑃𝑀, where 𝑃𝑀 is the length of
𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 + … (i)
𝑚 perpendicular from 𝑃 on the directrix
𝑥2 𝑦2
This will touch the hyperbola 1 − 3 = 1, if 1 𝑥−𝑦−3
⇒ √(𝑥 − 1)2 + (𝑦 + 1)2 = | |
4 2 √2
= 𝑚2 − 3 [Using ∶ 𝑐 2 = 𝑎2 𝑚2 − 𝑏 2 ] 1
𝑚2 ⇒ (𝑥 − 1)2 + (𝑦 + 1)2 = (𝑥 − 𝑦 − 3)2
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 ⇒ 7 𝑥 2 + 2 𝑥𝑦 + 7 𝑦 2 − 10 𝑥 + 10 𝑦 + 7 = 0 1 1
cos 2 θ + sin2 θ = 2 + 2
Hence, the equation of the ellipse is 2ℎ 4𝑘
2 2
7𝑥 + 2 𝑥𝑦 + 7 𝑦 − 10 𝑥 + 10 𝑦 + 7 = 0 1 1
252 (c) ⇒ 2
+ 2=1
2𝑥 4𝑦
Let 𝑃(4𝑡22 . 8𝑡2 ) be the end-points of a focal chord
of the parabola 𝑦 2 = 16 𝑥. Then, 255 (c)
2 𝑥2 𝑦2
𝑃𝑄 = 4(𝑡2 − 𝑡1 ) Given, + =1
16 9
Now, Slope of 𝑃𝑄 = 2
8𝑡2 − 8𝑡1 Sum of the focal distance = 2𝑎 = 2 × 4 = 8
⇒ 2 = 2 ⇒ 𝑡2 + 𝑡1 = 1
4𝑡2 − 4𝑡12
∴ 𝑃𝑄 = 4(𝑡2 − 𝑡1 )2 = 4{(𝑡2 + 𝑡1 )2 − 4𝑡1 𝑡2 } 256 (a)
⇒ 𝑃𝑄 = 4{(𝑡2 + 𝑡1 )2 + 4} = 4(1 + 4) = 20 To maximise the area of ∆𝑆1 𝑃𝑆2 altitude should be
ALITER We know that the length of a focal chord maximum as base 𝑆1 , 𝑆2 is fixed. So, 𝑃 should be
2
of the parabola 𝑦 = 4𝑎𝑥 making an angle 𝜃 with (0, 𝑏)
2
the axis of the parabola is 4𝑎 cosec 𝜃
Here, we have
𝑎 = 4 and tan 𝜃 = 2
1
∴ Length of the focal chord = 16 (1 + ) = 20
4
253 (b)
257 (b)
Since, given lines are parallel to each other, so the
For real circle, we must have
line segment joining the points of contact is
sin 𝛼 ≥ 0 ⇒ 𝛼 ∈ [0, 𝜋]
diameter of the circle. Distance between the lines
9 Now, 𝑥 − intercept > 2
3𝑥 − 4𝑦 + 5 = 0 and 3𝑥 − 4𝑦 − 2 = 0 is
⇒ √sin 𝛼 − cos 𝛼 + 1 > 2
9
5+2 19 ⇒ sin 𝛼 − cos 𝛼 + 1 > 1
| | = | | = 1.9 ⇒ sin 𝛼 − cos 𝛼 > 0
√32 + 42 10
𝜋 𝜋 𝜋
Length of diameter of the circle is 1.9 ⇒ sin (𝛼 − ) > 0 ⇒ 0 < 𝛼 − < 𝜋 ⇒ < 𝛼
4 4 4
1.9 5𝜋
∴ Radius of circle = = 0.95 <
2 4
𝜋
254 (a) But, 𝛼 ∈ [0, 𝜋] [∴ 4 < 𝛼 ≤ 𝜋 i. e. 𝛼 ∈ (π/4, π)]
𝑥2 𝑦2
Let the point be 𝑃(√2 cos θ, sin θ) on 2
+ 1
=1 258 (c)
Let any point on the parabola be (𝑎𝑡 2 , 2𝑎𝑡)
⇒ Equation of tangent is If the equation of parabola is 𝑦 2 = 4𝑎𝑥, then focus
is (𝑎, 0)
𝑥√2
cos θ + 𝑦 sin 𝜃 = 1 Let the focus of a point be (α, β) if it is a mid point
2 𝑎𝑡 2 + 𝑎 2𝑎𝑡 + 0
∴α= ,β =
Whose intercept on coordinate axes are 2 2
𝐴(√2 sec θ , 0) and 𝐵(0, cosec θ ) ⇒ 2α = 𝑎𝑡 2 + 𝑎, β = 𝑎𝑡
β 2
∴ 2α = 𝑎 ( ) + 𝑎
∴ Mid point of its intercept between axes is 𝑎
⇒ 2𝑎α = β2 + 𝑎2
√2 1 ⇒ β2 = −𝑎2 + 2𝑎α
( sec θ , cosec θ) = (ℎ, 𝑘)
2 2 4𝑎 𝑎
⇒ β2 = (α − )
2 2
1 1 2 4𝑎 𝑎
cos θ = and sin θ = ∴ The locus is 𝑦 = 2 (𝑥 − 2 )
√2ℎ 2𝑘
𝑎
The directrix is 𝑋 = − 2
Thus, locus of mid point 𝑀 is 𝑎 𝑎
⇒𝑥− =−
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259 (a) We know that, if two perpendicular tangents to
Let the equation of circle is the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 𝑎2 meet at 𝑃, then the point 𝑃
𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 2𝑔𝑥 + 2𝑓𝑦 + 𝑐 = 0 lies on a director circle
1
Since, (𝑚, ) lies on this circle ∴ Required locus is 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 32
𝑚
1 2𝑓 264 (a)
2
∴ 𝑚 + 2 + 2𝑔𝑚 + +𝑐 =0 It is given that the coordinates of the centre, focus
𝑚 𝑚
⇒ 𝑚4 + 2𝑔𝑚3 + 𝑐𝑚2 + 2𝑓𝑚 + 1 = 0 and adjacent vertex of an ellipse are
⇒ 𝑚1 𝑚2 𝑚3 𝑚4 = 1 (2, −3), (3, −3) and (4, −3) respectively. So,
260 (b) equation of the ellipse is
Any line touching the parabola 𝑦 2 = 4 𝑎𝑥 can be (𝑥 − 2)2 (𝑦 + 3)2
+ =1
written as 𝑎2 𝑏2
𝑎 Clearly,
𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 + … (i) 𝑎𝑒 = Distance between centre (2, −3) and focus
𝑚
Equation of a line passing through the focus (𝑎, 0) (3, −3)
and perpendicular to (i) is and, 𝑎 = Distance between centre (2, −3) and
1 vertex (4, −3)
𝑦 = − (𝑥 − 𝑎) … (ii) 1
𝑚 ⇒ 𝑎𝑒 = 1 and 𝑎 = 2 ⇒ 𝑎 = 2, 𝑒 = 2
Let 𝑃(ℎ, 𝑘) be the point of intersection of (i) and
∴ 𝑏 2 = 𝑎2 (1 − 𝑒 2 ) ⇒ 𝑏 2 = 3
(ii). Then,
(𝑥−2)2 (𝑦+3)2
𝑎 1 So, the equation of the ellipse is 4 + 3 =
𝑘 = 𝑚ℎ + and 𝑘 = − (ℎ − 𝑎)
𝑚 𝑚 1
𝑎 1 265 (a)
⇒ 𝑚ℎ + = − (ℎ − 𝑎)
𝑚 𝑚 Centres and radii of the given circles are
ℎ
⇒ 𝑚ℎ = − ⇒ (𝑚2 + 1)ℎ = 0 ⇒ ℎ = 0 𝐶1 (0, 0), 𝑟1 = 3
𝑚
Hence, the locus of 𝑃(ℎ, 𝑘) is 𝑥 = 0, And 𝐶2 (−𝛼, −1) and 𝑟2 = √𝛼 2 + 1 − 1 = |𝛼|
Which is a line tangent to the parabola 𝑦 2 = 4 𝑎𝑥 Since, two circles touch internally,
at the vertex ∴ 𝐶1 𝐶2 = 𝑟1 − 𝑟2
261 (b) ⇒ √𝛼 2 + 12 = 3 − |𝛼|
Given parabola is 𝑦 2 = 12 𝑥 ⇒ 𝛼 2 + 1 = 9 + 𝛼 2 − 6|𝛼|
⇒ 6|𝛼| = 8
Here, 𝑎 = 3 4
⇒ |𝛼| =
3
For point 𝑃(𝑥, 𝑦), 𝑦 = 6 4
⇒ 𝛼±
This point lie on the parabola 3
266 (d)
∴ (6)2 = 12𝑥 ⇒ 𝑥 = 3 We have,
𝑎 𝑡+1 𝑎 𝑡−1
Thus , focal distance of point 𝑃 is 6 𝑥= ( ),𝑦 = ( )
2 𝑡 2 𝑡
2𝑥 1 2𝑦 1
262 (c) ⇒ =1+ , =1−
𝑎 𝑡 𝑎 𝑡
The centre of given circle is (1, 3) and radius is 2. 2𝑥 1 2𝑦 1
⇒ − 1 = ,1 − =
So, 𝐴𝐵 is a diameter of the given circle has its mid 𝑎 𝑡 𝑎 𝑡
2𝑥 2𝑦
point as (1, 3). The radius of the required circle is ⇒ −1 = 1− ⇒ 𝑥 + 𝑦 = 𝑎, which is a
𝑎 𝑎
3 straight line
267 (c)
Let the coordinates of focus be 𝑆 (𝑎, 0)

Let any point on the parabola be 𝑃(𝑎𝑡 2 , 2𝑎𝑡). Let

the coordinates of mid point of 𝑃 and 𝑆 be (𝑥1 , 𝑦1 )

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 𝑎 + 𝑎𝑡 2 0 + 2𝑎𝑡 ⇒ 𝑏 2 + 𝑎2 = 9 …(i)
∴ 𝑥1 = , 𝑦1 =
2 2
∵ 2𝑥 + 𝑦 − 4 = 0
⇒ 𝑎𝑡 2 = 2𝑥1 − 𝑎, 𝑦1 = 𝑎𝑡
⇒ 𝑦 = −2𝑥 + 4
𝑦1 2
⇒ 𝑎 ( ) = 2𝑥1 − 𝑎 is the tangent to the hyperbola
𝑎

⇒ 𝑦12 = 2𝑥1 𝑎 − 𝑎2 =Hence , the locus of the mid ∴ (4)2 = 𝑎2 (−2)2 − 𝑏 2

point is
⇒ 4𝑎2 − 𝑏 2 = 16 …(ii)
𝑎
𝑦 2 = 2𝑎 (𝑥 − ) On solving Eqs. (i) and (ii), we get
2
𝑎 𝑎
∴ Equation of directrix is 𝑥 − 2 = − 2 ⇒ 𝑥 = 0 𝑎2 = 5, 𝑏 2 = 4

𝑥 2 𝑦2
268 (c) ∴ Equation of hyperbola is 5
–4 =1
𝑥2 𝑦2
The equation of any tangent to 𝑎2
− 𝑏2
= 1 is
⇒ 4𝑥 2 − 5𝑦 2 = 20
𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 + √𝑎2 𝑚2 − 𝑏2
If it passes through (𝑐, 𝑑), then 271 (a)
Given circles intersect orthogonally. So, the length
𝑑 = 𝑚𝑐 + √𝑎2 𝑚2 − 𝑏 2
of their common chord is
⇒ 𝑚2 (𝑐 2 − 𝑎2 ) − 2𝑚𝑐𝑑 + 𝑑2 + 𝑏 2 = 0
2 𝑟1 𝑟2
This equation gives two values of 𝑚 i.e. slopes of 𝑙=
tangents passing through (𝑐, 𝑑). This means that √𝑟12 + 𝑟22
tan 𝛼 and tan 𝛽 are its roots. where 𝑟1 and 𝑟2 are the radii of the given circles
𝑑2 + 𝑏2 Here 𝑟1 = √5 and 𝑟2 = √3
∴ tan 𝛼 tan 𝛽 = 2
𝑐 − 𝑎2 2√15 15
2
𝑑 +𝑏 2 ∴𝑙= =√
⇒1= 2 2 2
⇒𝑐 −𝑑 =𝑎 +𝑏 2 2
√5 + 3 2
𝑐 − 𝑎2
269 (d) 272 (b)
If 𝑃(𝑎𝑡 2 , 2𝑎𝑡) be one end of a focal chord of the Put 𝑥 = 𝑎𝑡 2 in the given equation, we get
parabola 𝑦 2 = 4𝑎𝑥, then another end of chord will
𝑎 −2𝑎
𝑎2 𝑡 4 𝑦 2
be 𝒬 (𝑡 2 , 𝑡 ) + 2=1
𝑎2 𝑏

∴ Length of focal chord= 𝑃𝒬 𝑦 2 = 𝑏 2 (1 − 𝑡 2 )(1 + 𝑡 2 )

2
This will give real values of 𝑦, if
𝑎 2 2𝑎
= √( 2 − 𝑎𝑡 2 ) + (− − 2𝑎𝑡)
𝑡 𝑡 1 − 𝑡 2 ≥ 0 ⇒ |𝑡| ≤ 1

274 (b)
2
1 1 Since a radius of circle 𝐶1 is 2 and this circle
= 𝑎 ( + 𝑡) √( − 𝑡) + 4
𝑡 𝑡 touches both the axes
2
So, centre of circle 𝐶1 = (2, 2) and let radius of
1 another circle is 𝑟 and this circle also touches both
= 𝑎 ( + 𝑡)
𝑡 the axes so centre of circle 𝐶2 = (𝑟, 𝑟)
270 (a) Since, both circles touches each other
Given, (±𝑎𝑒, 0) = (±3, 0) √(𝑟 − 2)2 + (𝑟 − 2)2 = 2 + 𝑟
⇒ 2(𝑟 − 2)2 = (𝑟 + 2)2
⇒ 𝑎𝑒 = 3 ⇒ 𝑟 2 − 12𝑟 + 4 = 0
⇒ 𝑎2 𝑒 2 = 9 12 ± √128
⇒ 𝑟= = 6 ± 4√2
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 ⇒ 𝑟 = 6 + 4√2 [∵ 𝑟 > 2] (𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 2𝑥 − 3𝑦 + 6)
275 (d) − (𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 𝑥 − 8𝑦 − 13) = 0
Given parabola is 𝑥 2 = −2𝑦 [∵ 𝑆1 − 𝑆2 = 0]
Coordinates of end points of a latusrectum are ⇒ 𝑥 + 5𝑦 + 19 = 0
1
𝐴 (1, − 2) and 𝐵 (−1, − 2)
1 In the given option, only the point (1, −4) satisfies
𝑑𝑦
this equation
Now, 2𝑥 = −2 𝑑𝑥 280 (b)
𝑑𝑦 Given, 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 7𝑥 + 9𝑦 + 5 = 0
⇒ = −𝑥
𝑑𝑥
𝑑𝑥 1 −7 2 9 2
And slope of normal is − =
𝑑𝑦 𝑥 ∴ 𝑅 = √( ) +( ) −5
2 2
The equations of normals at points 𝐴 and 𝐵 are
1 1 49 81 √110
𝑦 + = (𝑥 − 1) =√ + −5=
2 1 4 4 2
⇒ 2𝑦 − 2𝑥 = −3 …(i) 𝐴𝐵 √3 𝐴𝐵
1 1 In ∆𝑂𝐴𝐵, cos 30° = ⇒ =
And 𝑦 + = − (𝑥 + 1) 𝑅 2 √110
2 1 2
⇒ 2𝑦 + 2𝑥 = −3 …(ii)
On solving Eqs. (i) and (ii), we get
3
𝑥 = 0, 𝑦 = −
2
276 (a)
Let 𝑃(𝑥1 , 𝑦1 ) and 𝑄(𝑥2 , 𝑦2 ) be end points of
diameter 𝑃𝑄. Then,
𝑥1 + 𝑥2 = −2, 𝑥1 𝑥2 = −3, 𝑦1 + 𝑦2 = −4 and
√330
𝑦1 𝑦2 = −12 ⇒ = 𝐴𝐵
4
The equation of the circle having 𝑃𝑄 as a diameter
√330
is ∴ Length 𝐴𝐶 =
2
𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 𝑥(𝑥1 + 𝑥2 ) − 𝑦(𝑦1 + 𝑦2 ) + 𝑥1 𝑥2 + 𝑦1 𝑦2
√3
=0 ∴ Area of equilateral ∆= (𝑎)2
4
⇒ 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 2𝑥 + 4𝑦 − 3 − 12 = 0
√3 330 165√3
⇒ 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 2𝑥 + 4𝑦 − 15 = 0 = × = sq units
4 4 4
277 (a) 281 (b)
The locus of the point of intersection of Given equation is
𝑥2 𝑦2
perpendicular tangents to an ellipse 𝑎2 + 𝑏2 = 1 is 𝑦 2 − 8𝑦 − 𝑥 + 19 = 0
its director circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 𝑎2 + 𝑏 2 ⇒ (𝑦 − 4)2 = 𝑥 − 3
1
278 (c) ⇒ 𝑌 2 = 4𝐴𝑋, where 𝑌 − 𝑦 − 4, 𝐴 = 4 and 𝑋 =
Let the required circle be 𝑥−3
𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 2 𝑔𝑥 + 2 𝑓𝑦 + 𝑥 = 0 …(i) 1 13
∴ Focus is (𝐴, 0) = (4 , 0) = ( 4 , 4)
This passes through (0,0). Therefore, 𝑐 = 0
The centre (−𝑔, −𝑓) of circle (i) lies on 𝑦 = 𝑥. Vertex is (0, 0) = (3, 4)
1
Therefore, 𝑔 = 𝑓 Directrix is 𝑥 = −𝐴 ⇒ 𝑥 − 3 = −
4
Since (i) cuts the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 4 𝑥 − 6 𝑦 + 11
⇒ 𝑥=
10 = 0 orthogonally 4
∴ 2(−2 𝑔 − 3 𝑓) = 𝑐 + 10 282 (b)
⇒ −10 𝑔 = 10 [∵ 𝑔 = 𝑓 and 𝑐 = 0] Centre and radii of two circles are
⇒ 𝑔 = 𝑓 = −1 𝐶1 (0, 0), 𝐶2 (1, 2) and 𝑟1 = √5, 𝑟2 = 2√5
2 2
Hence, the required circle is 𝑥 + 𝑦 − 2𝑥 − 2𝑦 = Since, 𝐶1 𝐶2 = √5 = 𝑟2 − 𝑟1, therefore, the two
0 circles touch each other internally
279 (d) 283 (c)
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 The point of intersection of given curves are (0, 0) (𝑥 + 3)2 + (𝑦 + 1)2 = 52
and (1, 1) or 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 6𝑥 + 2𝑦 − 15 = 0
Since, the origin lies inside the circle, a portion of
∴ Length of common chord=√12 + 12 = √2 the circle lies in all the quadrants
287 (d)
284 (d)
The slopes of 𝐴𝑃 and 𝐴𝑄 (𝐴 is the vertex) are
Equation of pair of tangents is
given by
(𝑎2 − 1)𝑦 2 − 𝑥 2 + 2𝑎𝑥 − 𝑎2 = 0
2 𝑎𝑡1 − 0 2 2 𝑎𝑡2 − 0 2
If θ be the angle between the tangents, then 𝑚1 = 2 = and 𝑚2 = =
𝑎𝑡1 − 0 𝑡1 𝑎𝑡22 − 0 𝑡2
2√(ℎ2 − 𝑎𝑏) 2 2
tan θ = Now, 𝐴𝑃 ⊥ 𝐴𝑄 ⇒ 𝑚1 𝑚2 = −1 ⇒ ∙ = −1
𝑎+𝑏 𝑡1 𝑡2
2√−(𝑎2 − 1)(−1) ⇒ 𝑡1 𝑡2 = −4
=
𝑎2 − 2 288 (b)
2√𝑎2 − 1 The centre and radii of circles are
= 2
𝑎 −1 𝐶1 (0, 0), 𝐶2 (3, 4) and
∵ 𝜃 lies in II quadrant, the tan 𝜃 < 0
𝑟1 = 2, 𝑟2 = √9 + 16 − 24 = 1
2√𝑎2 − 1
∴ <0 Now, 𝐶1 𝐶2 = √(3 − 0)2 + (4 − 0)2 = 5
𝑎2 − 2
𝑟1 + 𝑟2 = 2 + 1 = 3
⇒ 𝑎2 − 1 > 0 and 𝑎2 − 2 < 0
Since, 𝐶1 𝐶2 > 𝑟1 + 𝑟2
⇒ 1 < 𝑎2 < 2
∴ Number of common tangents=4
⇒ 𝑎 ∈ (−√2, −1) ∪ (1, √2)
289 (c)
285 (b)
Let point of intersection be (ℎ, 𝑘). Then, equation
Let the equation of hyperbola is
of the line passing through 𝑃 and 𝑄 is ℎ𝑥 + 2𝑘𝑦 =
𝑥2 𝑦2
𝑎2
− 𝑏2 = 1 …(i) 4 (chord of contact)
16
It passes through the point (3, 0) and (3, √2, 2). Since, ℎ𝑥 + 2𝑘𝑦 = 4 touches 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 1, =
4𝑘 2
9 ℎ2
∴ 2 = 1 ⇒ 𝑎2 = 9 1 + 4𝑘 2
𝑎
18 4 4 18
And 𝑎2 − 𝑏2 = 1 ⇒ 𝑏2 = 9 − 1 𝑖𝑒, 4𝑘 2 + ℎ2 = 16. So, required locus is 4𝑦 2 +
√3
4 𝑥 2 = 16, which is an ellipse of eccentricity and
⇒ 2 = 1 ⇒ 𝑏2 = 4 2
𝑏 length of latusrectum is 2 unit
∴ Eccentricity of hyperbola, 290 (a)
𝑏2 4 √13 1. The centre and radius of circle
𝑒 = √1 + 2
= √1 + =
𝑎 9 3
𝑥2 + 𝑦2 − 𝑥 − 𝑦 − 1 = 0
286 (b)
The centres of the two circles will lie on the line 1 1 3
are (2 , 2) and √2 respectively and the centre and
through 𝑃(1, 2) perpendicular to the common
tangent 4𝑥 + 3𝑦 = 10. If 𝐶1 and 𝐶2 are the centres radius of circle
of these circles, then𝑃𝐶1 = 5 = 𝑟1 , 𝑃𝐶2 = −5 = 𝑟2 .
𝑥−1 𝑦−2
𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 2𝑥 + 2𝑦 − 7 = 0
Also, 𝐶1 , 𝐶2 lie on the linecos θ = sin θ
= 𝑟,
3 are (1, −1) are 3 respectively
where tan θ = . When 𝑟 = 𝑟1 the coordinates of
4
𝐶1 are (5 cos θ + 1, 5 sin θ + 2) or (5, 5) as cos θ = 5 3
4 3 Distance between the centres is √2 < 3 − √2
5
, sin θ = 5
When 𝑟 = 𝑟2 , the coordinates of 𝐶2 are (−3, −1) (∵ 𝐶1 𝐶2 < 𝑟1 − 𝑟2 )
The circle with centre 𝐶1 (5, 5) and radius 5
touches both the coordinates axes and hence lies ∴ First circle is completely inside the second circle
completely in the first quadrant
2. The centre and radius of circle
Therefore, the required circle is with centre
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 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 14𝑥 + 12𝑦 + 21 = 0 Hence, the locus of (𝛼, 𝛽) is
𝑟
2 𝑝𝑥 + 2𝑞𝑦 − 𝑟 = 0 ⇒ 𝑝𝑥 + 𝑞𝑦 − =0
are (−7, 6) and 8 respectively and the centre and 2
radius of circle 295 (b)
The centre and radius of given circle are
𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 2𝑥 − 4𝑦 − 4 = 0 3 9
𝐶1 (− 2 , 3) and 𝑟1 = 2
are (−1, 2) and 1 respectively Let the centre and radius of required circle are
𝐶2 (𝑔, 𝑓) and 𝑟2 = 2
Distance between the centres is 2√13 > 8 + 1 (∵ Since, the required circle is rolled outside the
𝐶1 𝐶2 > 𝑟1 + 𝑟2 ) given circle.
∴ 𝐶1 𝐶2 = 𝑟1 + 𝑟2
These two circles intersect each other, therefore
the number of common tangents is 2. Hence, only 3 2 9
√
⇒ (𝑔 + ) + (𝑓 − 3)2 = 2 +
first statements is correct 2 2

291 (b) 9 13 2
⇒ g 2 + + 3g + 𝑓 2 + 9 − 6𝑓 = ( )
We know that the sum of the focal distance of a 4 2
point on an ellipse is equal to the length of the ⇒ g 2 + 𝑓 2 + 3g − 6𝑓 = 31
major axis of the ellipse Hence, locus of the centre is
∴ 𝑆𝑃 + 𝑆 ′ 𝑃 = 12 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 3𝑥 − 6𝑦 − 31 = 0
292 (a) 296 (a)
𝑦−2
Let (ℎ, 𝑘) be the pole. Then, the equation of the Given, 𝑥 + 1 = sec 𝑡 , 3
= tan 𝑡
polar is
2𝑎 2𝑎ℎ Since sec 2 𝑡 − tan2 = 1
𝑘𝑦 = 2𝑎(𝑥 + ℎ) ⇒ 𝑦 = ( ) 𝑥 +
𝑘 𝑘
𝑥2 𝑦2 (𝑥 + 1)2 (𝑦 − 2)2
This touches the ellipse 𝛼2 + 𝛽2 =1 ∴ − =1
1 9
2𝑎ℎ 2 2𝑎 2
∴( ) = 𝛼 ( ) + 𝛽 ⇒ 4𝑎2 ℎ2
2 2
𝑏2 9
𝑘 𝑘 Now, 𝑒 = √1 + 𝑎2 = √1 + 1 = √10
= 4𝑎2 𝛼 2 + 𝛽 2 𝑘 2
Hence, the locus of (ℎ, 𝑘) is 4𝑎2 𝑥 2 = 4𝑎2 𝛼 2 + ∴ Foci = (−1 ± 𝑎𝑒, 2)
𝛽2𝑦2
293 (b) = (−1 − √10, 2) and (−1 + √10, 2)
The equation of the chord of contact of tangents
drawn from (1,2) to 3𝑥 2 − 4𝑦 2 = 3 is 3𝑥 − 8𝑦 = 297 (b)
3 We have,
294 (a) 𝑃𝐴 + 𝑃𝐵 = 4
Let 𝐶(𝛼, 𝛽) be the circumcentre of ∆ 𝑃𝑇1 𝑇2 . Then, ⇒ 𝑃 lies on the ellipse having its foci at 𝐴 and 𝐵
ℎ 𝑘 and length of the major axis = 4
𝛼 = and β = ⇒ ℎ = 2 𝛼 and 𝑘 = 2 𝛽 298 (c)
2 2
Since (ℎ, 𝑘) lies on 𝑝𝑥 + 𝑞𝑦 − 𝑟 = 0 It is given that the vertices of an ellipse are at
∴ 𝑝ℎ + 𝑞𝑘 − 𝑟 = 0 ⇒ 2𝑝 𝛼 + 2𝑞 𝛽 − 𝑟 = 0 𝐴′ (−12,4)6 and 𝐴(14,4). So, its centre is at (1,4)
and
2𝑎 = Length of major axis = 26 ⇒ 𝑎 = 13
Clearly, major axis is parallel to 𝑥-axis
144
∴ 𝑏 2 = 𝑎2 (1 − 𝑒 2 ) = 169 (1 − ) = 25
169
(𝑥−1)2
Hence, the equation of the ellipse is 169
+
(𝑦−4)2
25
=1
299 (c)
𝑏2
Let 𝐿 (𝑎𝑒, 𝑎
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 The equation of normal at 𝐿 is (𝑥 − 𝑦)2 𝑥+𝑦−2
𝑎 𝑎 ⇒ = 4√2 ( )
𝑥 − 𝑎𝑦 = 𝑎2 − 𝑏 2 or, 𝑥 − 𝑎𝑦 = 𝑎2 𝑒 2 2 √2
𝑒 𝑒
It cuts major axis at 𝐺(𝑎𝑒 3 , 0) ⇒ (𝑥 − 𝑦)2 = 8(𝑥 + 𝑦 − 2)
∴ 𝐶𝐺 = 𝑎𝑒 3
300 (a) 303 (a)
We know that the locus of the point of Let 𝑅𝑆 and 𝑃𝑄 are the tangents at the extremities
intersection of perpendicular tangents to the of diameter of circle
𝑥2 𝑦2
hyperbola − = 1 is a circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 𝑎2 −
𝑎2 𝑏2
𝑏2.
Thus, locus of the point of intersection of
𝑥2 𝑦2
perpendicular tangents to the hyperbola 3
− 1
=
1 is a circle
𝑥2 + 𝑦2 = 3 − 1
⇒ 𝑥2 + 𝑦2 = 2 𝑃𝑄 𝑃𝑄
301 (b) In ∆ 𝑅𝑄𝑃, tan 𝜃 = = … (i)
𝑃𝑅 2𝑟
The equation of the ellipse is Also, in ∆𝑆𝑅𝑃,
25(𝑥 2 − 6 𝑥) + 16(𝑦 2 ) = 175 π 𝑅𝑆 𝑅𝑆
tan ( − θ) = =
⇒ 25(𝑥 − 3)2 + 16(𝑦 − 0)2 = 400 2 𝑅𝑃 2𝑟
(𝑥 − 3)2 (𝑦 − 0)2 𝑅𝑆
⇒ + =1 ⇒ cot θ = … (ii)
16 25 2𝑟
The major axis of this ellipse is on a line parallel From Eqs. (i) and (ii), we get
𝑃𝑄. 𝑅𝑆
to 𝑦-axis i.e. 𝑥 = 3. Therefore, its eccentricity 𝑒 is tan θ . cot θ =
4𝑟 2
given by
⇒ 4𝑟 = 𝑃𝑄. 𝑅𝑆
𝑎2 16 3 ⇒ 2𝑟 = √(𝑃𝑄)(𝑅𝑆)
𝑒 = √1 − 2
= √1 − =
𝑏 25 5 304 (a)
302 (a) Since the line passing through the focus and
As distance of vertex from origin is √2 and focus perpendicular to the directrix is 𝑥-axis. Therefore,
is 2√2 axis of the required parabola is 𝑥-axis. Let the
coordinates of the focus 𝑆 be (𝑎, 0).
Since the vertex is the mid point of the line joining
the focus and the point (−5,0) where the directrix
𝑥 + 5 = 0 meets the axis.
𝑎−5
∴ −3 = ⇒ 𝑎 = −1
2
Thus, the coordinates of the focus are (−1,0).
Let 𝑃(𝑥, 𝑦) be a point on the parabola. then, by
∴ 𝑉(1,1) and 𝐹(2,2) (𝑖𝑒, lying on 𝑦 = 𝑥) definition, we have

Length of latusrectum = 4𝑎 = 4√2 [where 𝑎 = √(𝑥 + 1)2 + 𝑦 2 = (𝑥 + 5)2 ⇒ 𝑦 2 = 8(𝑥 + 3)

305 (c)
√2]
Given equation of parabola is rewritten as
∴ By definition of parabola 169{(𝑥 − 1)2 + (𝑦 − 3)2 }
2
5𝑥 − 12𝑦 + 17 2
𝑃𝑀2 = (4𝑎)(𝑃𝑁) = (13) {( ) }
13
where, 𝑃𝑁 is length of perpendicular upon 𝑥 + 5𝑥 − 12𝑦 + 17 2
⇒ (𝑥 − 1)2 + (𝑦 − 3)2 ( )
𝑦 − 2 = 0 (𝑖𝑒, tangent at vertex) 13
⇒ 𝑆𝑃 = 𝑃𝑀
∴ Focus is (1, 3) and equation of directrix is
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 The distance of the focus from directrix = Equation of latusrectum is
5−36+17 14
| 25+144| = 13 1 3
√
14 28 𝑦−2=− ⇒ 𝑦 = ⇒ 2𝑦 = 3
∴ Length of latusrectum = 2 × = 2 2
13 13
306 (a) 311 (a)
Since the length of the subtangent at a point on 25√3
Given, 𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 + 3 … (i)
the parabola is twice the abscissa of the point and
the length of the subnormal is equal to semi- 𝑥2 𝑦2
latusrectum. Therefore, if 𝑃(𝑥, 𝑦) is the required and 16 + 9 = 1 … (ii)
point, then
2𝑥 =2𝑎 ⇒𝑥 =𝑎 Here, Eq. (i) is normal to Eq. (ii), then
Since (𝑥, 𝑦) lies on the parabola 𝑦 2 = 4𝑎𝑥 (𝑎2 + 𝑏 2 )2 𝑎2 𝑏 2
2 = 2−
∴ 𝑦 = 4 𝑎𝑥
2 2
𝑐2 𝑚 1
⇒ 4 𝑎 = 𝑦 ⇒ 𝑦 = ±2 𝑎
Thus, the required points are (𝑎, 2𝑎) and (16 + 9)2 × 9 16 9
⇒ = 2−
(𝑎, −2 𝑎) 625 × 3 𝑚 1
307 (b)
16 2
𝑏2 𝑥2 𝑦2 ⇒ 2 = 12 ⇒ 𝑚 = ±
Normal at (𝑎𝑒, 𝑎 ) of ellipse 𝑎2 + 𝑏2 = 1 is 𝑚 √3
𝑏2
𝑥 − 𝑎𝑒 𝑦− 𝑎 ∴ condition for 𝑙𝑥 + 𝑚𝑦 + 𝑛
𝑎𝑒 = 𝑏2
( 𝑎 ⁄𝑏 2 ) [ 𝑎2 𝑏 2 (𝑎2 + 𝑏 2 )2 ]
𝑎2 = 0 to be a hyperbola is 2 − 2 =
Since, it passes through (0, −𝑏), then 𝑙 𝑚 𝑛2
𝑏2
0 − 𝑎𝑒 −𝑏 −
𝑎
𝑎𝑒 = 1
𝑎2 𝑎 312 (c)
2 Given equation can be rewritten as
𝑏
⇒ −𝑎2 = −𝑎 (𝑏 + )
𝑎
(𝑥 − 1)2 (𝑦 − 1)2
⇒ 𝑎2 = 𝑎𝑏 + 𝑏 2 ⇒ + =1
4 9
⇒ 𝑎2 = 𝑎𝑏 + 𝑎2 − 𝑎2 𝑒 2 (∵ 𝑏 2 = 𝑎2 − 𝑎2 𝑒 2 )
⇒ 𝑏 = 𝑎𝑒 2 4 √5
Also 𝑒 = √1 − 9 = [∵ 𝑎 < 𝑏]
⇒ 𝑏 2 = 𝑎2 𝑒 4 3

⇒ 𝑎2 (1 − 𝑒 2 ) = 𝑎2 𝑒 4
⇒ 1 − 𝑒2 = 𝑒4 ∴ Equations of latusrectum are
⇒ 𝑒 2 (𝑒 2 + 1) = 1 √5
𝑦 − 1 = ±3. [using 𝑦 = ±𝑏𝑒]
308 (b) 3
Let (𝛼, 𝛽) be the pole of the given straight line
with respect to the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 𝑎2 .then, the ⇒ 𝑦 = 1 ± √5
equation of the polar is 313 (a)
𝛼 𝑥 + 𝛽 𝑦 − 𝑎2 = 0 …(i) The equations of the circles are
It is given that (𝛼, 𝛽) lies on the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 𝜆 1 + 𝜆2
9 𝑎2 𝑥2 + 𝑦2 + 𝑥 − ( ) 𝑦 − 5 = 0 … (i)
2 2
∴ 𝛼 2 + 𝛽 2 = 9 𝑎2 …(ii)
And,
Since line in (i) touches the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 𝑟 2
𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 4𝑥 + 6𝑦 + 3 = 0 … (ii)
−𝑎2 𝑎2
∴| |=𝑟⇒ = 𝑟 ⇒ 9 𝑟 2 = 𝑎2 These circles will be orthogonal, if
√𝛼 2 + 𝛽 2 √9 𝑎2 2(𝑔1 𝑔2 + 𝑓1 𝑓2 ) = 𝑐1 + 𝑐2
309 (c) 𝜆 1 + 𝜆2
Given equation can be rewritten as ⇒ 2 {2 × + 3 × ( )} = −5 + 3
4 −4
3
(𝑥 + 2)2 = −2(𝑦 − 2) ⇒ 𝜆 − (1 + 𝜆2 ) = −2
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 ⇒ 2 𝜆 − 3 − 3 𝜆2 = −4 ⇒ 3 𝜆2 − 2 𝜆 − 1 = 0 ⇒ 𝜆 +𝜇(𝑦 − 𝑚3 𝑥 − 𝑐3 )(𝑦 − 𝑚1 𝑥 − 𝑐1 )
= 1, −1/3 +𝑣 (𝑦 − 𝑚1 𝑥 − 𝑐1 )(𝑦 − 𝑚2 𝑥 − 𝑐2 ) = 0
Hence, there are two circles This equation will represent a circle, if
314 (d) Coefficient of 𝑥 2 = Coefficient of 𝑦 2 and
The equation of the hyperbola 𝑥 2 − 𝑦 2 = 𝑎2 Coefficient of 𝑥𝑦 = 0
referred to its asymptotes as the coordinates axes ⇒ 𝜆(𝑚2 𝑚3 − 1) + 𝜇(𝑚3 𝑚1 − 1) + 𝑣(𝑚1 𝑚2 − 1)
𝑎2 =0
is 𝑥𝑦 = 2
and,
𝑎2
Comparing 𝑥𝑦 = 32 with 𝑥𝑦 = 2 , we get 𝑎 = 8 𝜆(𝑚2 + 𝑚3 ) + 𝜇(𝑚3 + 𝑚1 ) + 𝑣(𝑚1 + 𝑚2 ) = 0
∴Length of semi-transverse axis = 8 319 (a)
315 (c) Since, 𝐵 and 𝐶 are the ends of diameter as ∠𝐵𝐴𝐶
2 is 90°
The equation of a normal to the parabola 𝑦 =
24𝑥 is ∴ Equation of circle is
3 𝑥(𝑥 − 1) + 𝑦(𝑦 − 1) = 0
𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 − 12 𝑚 − 6 𝑚 ,
Where 𝑚 is the slope of the normal ⇒ 𝑥2 + 𝑦2 − 𝑥 − 𝑦 = 0
But, it is parallel to 𝑦 = 2 𝑥 + 3. Therefore, 𝑚 = 2 Now, point 𝐷 satisfies this equation
Thus, the equation of the parallel normal is ⇒ 4𝑎2 + 9𝑎2 − 5𝑎 = 0
𝑦 = 2 𝑥 − 24 − 48 ⇒ 𝑦 = 2 𝑥 − 72 ⇒ 𝑎(13𝑎 − 5) = 0
The distance ′𝑑′ between 𝑦 = 2 𝑥 + 3 and 𝑦 = 5
⇒ 𝑎 = 0, 𝑎 =
2 𝑥 − 72 is given by 13
72 + 3 320 (d)
𝑑=| | = 15√5 The centres of given circles are 𝐶1 (3, 1) and
√4 + 1
316 (d) 𝐶2 (−1, 4) and corresponding radii are
We have, 𝑟1 = √32 + 12 − 1 = 3
1 and 𝑟2 = √(−1)2 + 42 − 13 = 2
Area of ∆ 𝑆𝑃𝑆 ′ = (Base × Height)
2
1 Now, 𝐶1 𝐶2 = √(−1 − 3)2 + (4 − 1)2 = 5
′
⇒ Area of ∆ 𝑆𝑃𝑆 = (2𝑎𝑒) × 𝛽 ∴ 𝐶1 𝐶2 = 𝑟1 + 𝑟2
2
′
⇒ Area of ∆ 𝑆𝑃𝑆 = 𝑎𝑒 𝛽 Hence, two circles touch externally
= 𝑎𝑒 321 (b)
𝑏 𝛼 2
𝛽 2 Given equation can be rewritten as
× √𝑎2 − 𝛼 2 [∵ 2 + 2 = 1]
𝑎 𝑎 𝑏
9(𝑥 − 1)2 + 5(𝑦 − 2)2 = 45
′ 2 2
⇒ Area of ∆ 𝑆𝑃𝑆 = 𝑏𝑒√𝑎 − 𝛼
317 (c) (𝑥 − 1)2 (𝑦 − 2)2
⇒ + =1
Let the equation of the circle be 5 9
𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 2𝑔𝑥 + 2𝑓𝑦 + 𝑐 = 0
Since, this passes through (1, 2) 𝑎2 5 2
∴ Eccentricity, 𝑒 = √1 − = √1 − =
2 2 𝑏 2 9 3
∴ 1 + 2 + 2𝑔(1) + 2𝑓(2) + 𝑐 = 0
⇒ 5 + 2𝑔 + 4𝑓 + 𝑐 = 0 …(i)
Also, the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 4 intersects the circle 322 (d)
2 2
𝑥 + 𝑦 + 2𝑔𝑥 + 2𝑓𝑦 + 𝑐 = 0 orthologonally Given that equation of parabola is 𝑦 2 = 8𝑥
∴ 2(𝑔. 0 + 𝑓. 0) = 𝑐 − 4 ⇒ 𝑐 = 4 ⇒𝑎=2
On putting the value of 𝑐 in Eq. (i), we get We know, if the normal at point (𝑎𝑡12 , 2𝑎𝑡1 ) is
2𝑔 + 4𝑓 + 9 = 0 passing through the point on the parabola
2
Hence, the locus of centre (−𝑔, −𝑓) is (𝑎𝑡22 , 2𝑎𝑡2 ), then 𝑡2 = −𝑡1 − 𝑡
1
−2𝑥 − 4𝑦 + 9 = 0 ⇒ 2𝑥 + 4𝑦 − 9 = 0
Given point is (2, 4)
318 (c)
⇒ 𝑎𝑡12 = 2
We have,
⇒ 𝑡1 = 1
𝜆 𝐿2 𝐿3 + 𝜇 𝐿3 𝐿1 + 𝑣 𝐿1 𝐿2 = 0 2
⇒ 𝜆(𝑦 − 𝑚2 𝑥 − 𝑐2 )(𝑦 − 𝑚3 𝑥 − 𝑐3 ) ∴ 𝑡2 = −1 − = −3
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 The other end will be (𝑎𝑡22 , 2𝑎𝑡2 )𝑖𝑒, (18, −12) Therefore, the equation of any tangent to 𝑦 2 = 𝑎𝑥
323 (d) is
The normal to a circle passes through the centre 𝑎
𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 +
of the circle and centre of circles in (a) and (d) 4𝑚
satisfy the equation of the normal. and the coordinates of the point of contact are
𝑎 𝑎
√3 √3 (4 𝑚 2 , 2 𝑚 )
But, the point (3 + , ) does
2 2
not lie on circle
It is given that 𝑚 = tan 45° = 1
given in option (a)
So, the coordinates of the point of contact are
Hence, the required circle is as given in option (d)
(𝑎/4, 𝑎/2)
324 (b)
328 (b)
Given equation of curve is 3𝑥 2 − 4𝑦 2 = 72 4
Given, eccentricity, 𝑒 = 3
Since, the points (6, 3) and (6-3) lies on the curve. 9
Distance between foci = 4 = 2 𝑎𝑒 ⇒ 𝑎2 =
4
At point (6, 3) 2 2 (𝑒 2 9 16 7
∴ 𝑏 =𝑎 − 1) = (
4 9
− 1) = 4
and centre is
3(6) + 2(3) − 1 23 (0, 4).
𝑑1 = = 𝑥2 (𝑦−4)2 1
√33 + 22 √13 ∴ Equation of hyperbola is 9
− 7
=4
329 (a)
At point (6 − 3)
It is given that the circle with 𝑃𝑄 as a diameter
3(6) + 2(−3) − 1 11 passes through the origin. This means that
𝑑2 = = ∠𝑃𝑂𝑄 = 90° i.e. the lines joining the origin to the
3
√3 + 2 2 √13
points of intersection of 𝑎𝑥 2 + 2ℎ𝑥𝑦 + 𝑏𝑦 2 = 1
Here, 𝑑2 is minimum. and 𝑙𝑥 + 𝑚𝑦 + 𝑛 = 0 are at right angle.
The combined equation of 𝑂𝑃 and 𝑂𝑄 is given by
Hence, the point (6, −3) is on the curve which is
𝑙𝑥 + 𝑚𝑦 2
nearest to the given line 2
𝑎𝑥 + 2ℎ𝑥𝑦 + 𝑏𝑦 = ( 2
)
−𝑛
325 (a) This represents a pair of perpendicular lines
The equation of such mirror is an equation of the ∴ Coeff. of 𝑥 2 + Coeff. of 𝑦 2 = 0
parabola whose axis is 𝑦-axis and whose focus is ⇒ 𝑎𝑛2 − 𝑙 2 + 𝑏𝑛2 − 𝑚2 = 0 ⇒ 𝑙 2 + 𝑚2
(0, 0) = (𝑎 + 𝑏)𝑛2
330 (b)
The coordinates of the centre of given circle
are(6, −2). Clearly the line 𝑥 + 3𝑦 = 0 passes
through this point. Hence, 𝑥 + 3𝑦 = 0 is a
diameter of the given circle.
2
∴ Required equation is 𝑥 = 4𝑎(𝑦 + 𝑎) 331 (c)
326 (d) The given equation of parabola is
The centres and radii of given circles are 𝑥 2 − 4𝑥 − 8𝑦 + 12 = 0
𝐶1 (0, 0), 𝑟1 = 4 and 𝐶2 (0, 1), ⇒ 𝑥 2 − 4𝑥 = 8𝑦 − 12
𝑟2 = √0 + 1 = 1 ⇒ 𝑥 2 − 4𝑥 + 4 = 8𝑦 − 12 + 4
Now, 𝐶1 𝐶2 = √0 + (0 − 1)2 = 1 ⇒ (𝑥 − 2)2 = 8(𝑦 − 1)
and 𝑟1 − 𝑟2 = 4 − 1 = 3 ∴ 𝐶1 𝐶2 < 𝑟1 − 𝑟2 ∴ The length of latusrectum = 4𝑎 = 8
Hence second circle lies inside the first circle, so 332 (c)
no common tangent is possible If the coordinates of a point on the parabola 𝑦 2 =
327 (c) 4 𝑎𝑥 are 𝑃(𝑥, 𝑦), then its focal distance is 𝑆𝑃 =
The equation of any tangent to the parabola 𝑦 = 2 𝑥 + 𝑎.
𝑎 Here, a = 2 and 𝑆𝑃 = 4
4 𝑎𝑥 in terms of its slope 𝑚 is 𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 + 𝑚 and the
∴4=𝑥+2⇒𝑥 =2
coordinates of the point of contact are (𝑎/𝑚2 , 2𝑎/
∴ 𝑦 2 = 8𝑥 ⇒ 𝑦 2 = 8 × 2 ⇒ 𝑦 = ± 4
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 Thus, the coordinates of the required point are Now, equations of tangent are
(2, ± 4)
333 (a) ⇒ 𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 ± √𝑎2 𝑚2 + 𝑏 2
Given equation can be rewritten as
5 5
1 2 1 ⇒ 𝑦 = 3𝑥 ± √ (3)2 +
36 (𝑥 2 − 𝑥 + ) + 144 (𝑦 2 − 𝑦 + ) = 144 4 3
4 3 9

1 2 1 2
(𝑥 − ) (𝑦 − ) 155
⇒ 2
+ 3
=1 ⇒ 𝑦 = 3𝑥 ± √
4 1 12

𝑏2 1 √3 337 (c)
∴ 𝑒 = √1 − = √1 − = 3
Equation of tangent with slope − 4 is
𝑎2 4 2

334 (c) 3
𝑦 =− 𝑥+𝑐
Let 𝑃(𝑎𝑡 2 , 2𝑎𝑡) be any point on the parabola 𝑦 2 = 4
4𝑎𝑥, then equation of tangent and normal at According to condition of tangency
𝑃(𝑎𝑡 2 , 2𝑎𝑡) are 𝑡𝑦 = 𝑥 + 𝑎𝑡 2 and 𝑦 = −𝑡𝑥 +
2𝑎𝑡 + 𝑎𝑡 3 respectively −3 2
Since, tangent and normal meet its axis at 𝑇 and 𝐺 𝑐 = √32 × ( ) + 18
4
∴ Coordinates of 𝑇 and 𝐺 are (−𝑎𝑡 2 , 0) and (2𝑎 +
𝑎𝑡 2 , 0) respectively = √18 + 18 = 6

3
∴ 𝑦 =− 𝑥+6
4

⇒ 4𝑦 + 3𝑥 = 24

It meets the coordinate axes in 𝐴 and 𝐵

From definition of parabola ∴ 𝐴 ≡ (8,0) and 𝐵 ≡ (0,6)

2
𝑆𝑃 = 𝑃𝑀 = 𝑎 + 𝑎𝑡 1
Now, 𝑆𝐺 = 𝑉𝐺 − 𝑉𝑆 = 2𝑎 + 𝑎𝑡 2 − 𝑎 = 𝑎 + 𝑎𝑡 2 Required area = 2 × 8 × 6 = 24 sq unit
And 𝑆𝑇 = 𝑉𝑆 + 𝑉𝑇 = 𝑎 + 𝑎𝑡 2
338 (b)
Hence, 𝑆𝑃 = 𝑆𝐺 = 𝑆𝑇
Given equation of line is 𝑙𝑥 + 𝑚𝑦 + 𝑛 = 0 or 𝑦 =
335 (b) 𝑙𝑥 𝑛
The coordinates of the points of contact of − 𝑚 − 𝑚 and equation of parabola 𝑦 2 = 4𝑎𝑥
tangents of slope 𝑚 to the hyperbola 𝑥 2 − 𝑦 2 = 𝑎2
Condition for tangency
are
𝑎𝑚 𝑎 𝑛 𝑎
(± ,± ) (− ) =
2
√𝑚 − 1 √𝑚 − 1 2
𝑚 −𝑙/𝑚
Here, we have 𝑎 = √3 and 𝑚 = −2
So, the required points are (−2,1) and (2, −1) ⇒ 𝑛𝑙 = 𝑎𝑚2
336 (b)
𝑥2 𝑦2
339 (c)
Given, equation of ellipse is 5/4 + 5/3 = 1 Given lines is 𝑦 = −3𝑥 − 𝑘
And equation of circle is 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 10
5 5
Here, 𝑎2 = 4 , 𝑏 2 = 3 Here, 𝑎2 = 10, 𝑚 = −3, 𝑐 = −𝑘
For tangency, 𝑐 2 = 𝑎2 (1 + 𝑚2 )
Given, line is 𝑦 = 3𝑥 + 7, whose slope is 3, For tangency, 𝑐 2 = 𝑎2 (1 + 𝑚2 )
therefore slopes of the parallel line is also 3 ⇒ 𝑘 2 = 10(1 + 9) ⇒ 𝑘 = ±10
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 Let 𝑃(𝑎 sec 𝜃, 𝑎 tan 𝜃) be a point on the hyperbola The centre of given circles are 𝐶1 (0, 0), 𝐶2 (−3, 1)
𝑥 2 − 𝑦 2 = 𝑎2 . The equation of tangent at 𝑃 is and 𝐶3 (6, −2)
𝑥 sec 𝜃 − 𝑦 tan 𝜃 = 𝑎 0 0 1
The coordinates of the vertices of triangle formed Now, |−3 1 1| = 1(6 − 6) = 0
6 −2 1
by the above tangent and the lines 𝑥 + 𝑦 = 0 and
Hence, centres are collinear
𝑥 − 𝑦 = 0 are
345
(a)
𝑂(0,0), 𝐴(𝑎 (sec 𝜃 + tan 𝜃), 𝑎(sec 𝜃 + tan 𝜃))
Normal at the extremity of latusrectum in the first
and 𝐵(𝑎(sec 𝜃 − tan 𝜃), −𝑎(sec 𝜃 − tan 𝜃)) quadrant (𝑎𝑒, 𝑏 2 /𝑎) is
Clearly, ∆𝐴𝑂𝐵 is right angled at 𝑂 𝑥 − 𝑎𝑒 𝑦 − 𝑏 2 ⁄𝑎
1 = 2
∴ Area of ∆ 𝐴𝑂𝐵 = 𝑂𝐴 × 𝑂𝐵 𝑎𝑒⁄𝑎2 𝑏 ⁄𝑎𝑏2
2 As it passes through (0, −𝑏)
⇒ Area of ∆ 𝐴𝑂𝐵
−𝑎𝑒 −𝑏 − 𝑏 2 ⁄𝑎
1 =
= × 𝑎√2(sec 𝜃 + tan 𝜃) 𝑎𝑒⁄𝑎2 1⁄𝑎
2
⇒ −𝑎 = −𝑎𝑏 − 𝑏 2
2
× 𝑎√2(sec 𝜃 − tan 𝜃)
⇒ 𝑎2 − 𝑏 2 = 𝑎𝑏
⇒ Area of ∆𝐴𝑂𝐵 = 𝑎2 sq. units
⇒ 𝑎2 𝑒 2 = 𝑎𝑏
341 (a)
Or 𝑒 2 = 𝑏⁄𝑎
The centre of circle is (2, 4)
𝑏2
Radius= √4 + 16 + 5 = 5 ∴ 𝑒4 = 2 = 1 − 𝑒2
𝑎
∵ Perpendicular distance of 3𝑥 − 4𝑦 − 𝜆 = 0 from
⇒ 𝑒4 + 𝑒2 = 1
(2, 4) is equal to the readius of circle
347 (b)
6 − 16 − 𝜆 1 1 8
∴ | |=5 Here, 𝑎2 = − , 𝑏 2 , = , 𝑚 =
√9 + 16 4 9 9
⇒ −10 − 𝜆 = ±25 𝜆 = −35, 15
∴ Point of contact is
342 (d)
The equation of the common chord of the circles 𝑎2 𝑚 𝑏2
2 2 2 2
𝑥 + 𝑦 − 4 𝑥 − 4 𝑦 = 0 and 𝑥 + 𝑦 = 16 is 𝑥 + (± , ∓ )
2 2
√𝑎2 𝑚2 + 𝑏 2 √𝑎2 𝑚2 + 𝑏 2
𝑦 = 4 which meets 𝑥 + 𝑦 = 16 at 𝐴(4,0) and
𝐵(−4,0) 1 8 1
.
4 9 9
= ± ,±
1 64 1 1 64 1
√ × + √ × +
( 4 81 9 4 81 9)

2 1
= (± , ± )
5 5

348 (a)
Given equation is 𝑎𝑥 2 + 2𝑏𝑥 + 𝑐 = 0. Since, roots
are not real
∴ 𝑏 2 < 𝑎𝑐
Obviously 𝑂𝐴 ⊥ 𝑂𝐵. Hence the common chord 𝐴𝐵 ⇒ 𝑎𝑥 2 + 2𝑏𝑥𝑦 + 𝑐𝑦 2 + 𝑑𝑥 + 𝑒𝑦 + 𝑓 = 0
makes a right angle at the centre of the circle 𝑥 2 + Can represent an ellipse
𝑦 2 = 16 349 (a)
343 (d) Given vertices are (5, 0), (−5, )
Given the distance between the foci = 2𝑎𝑒 = 16
and eccentricity of ellipse (𝑒) =
1 ∴𝑎=5
2
∴ Length of the major axis of the ellipse 𝑎
Also, one of the directrix let 𝑥 = 𝑒 is
2𝑎𝑒 16
= 2𝑎 = = 1 = 32
𝑒 Given as 𝑥 =
25 7
⇒ 𝑒=5
2 7
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∴ 𝑏 2 = 𝑎2 (𝑒 2 − 1) = 25 ( − 1 ) = 24
25
𝑥2 𝑦2
Equation hyperbola is 25
− 24 = 1
It passes through 𝐴(ℎ, 𝑘)
350 (a) 𝑎
𝑥2 𝑦2 ∴ 𝑘 = 𝑚ℎ +
Given equation of ellipse is + 7 =1 𝑚
4
4 ⇒ 𝑚2 ℎ − 𝑚𝑘 + 𝑎 = 0
7
Here, 𝑎2 = 4, 𝑏 2 = Let 𝑚1 and 𝑚2 be the roots
4
∴ 𝑏 2 = 𝑎2 (1 − 𝑒 2 ) 𝑘 𝑎
⇒ 𝑚1 + 𝑚2 = , 𝑚1 𝑚2 =
7 ℎ ℎ
⇒ = 4(1 − 𝑒 2 ) 𝑚1 − 𝑚2
4 ∴ tan 60° = | |
7 9 1 + 𝑚1 𝑚2
⇒ 𝑒2 = 1 − = 𝑘2 4𝑎
16 16 (𝑚1 − 𝑚2 )2 −
ℎ2 ℎ
3 ⇒3= ⇒3=
⇒𝑒= (1 + 𝑚1 𝑚2 )2 𝑎 2
4 (1 + )
ℎ
3
Thus, the foci are (± 2 , 0) ⇒ 3(ℎ + 𝑎)2 = 𝑘 2 − 4𝑎ℎ
The radius of required circle = ∴ Locus of a point is
2 𝑦 2 = 3(𝑥 + 𝑎)2 + 4𝑎𝑥
√(3 − 1) + (2 − 0)2 354 (a)
2 2
= √1 + 4 = √5 The equation of a tangent to 𝑥 2 + 4𝑦 2 = 4 at
351 (d) (2 cos 𝜃, sin 𝜃) is
𝑥2 𝑦2 2𝑥 cos 𝜃 + 4𝑦 sin 𝜃 = 4 or, 𝑥 cos 𝜃 + 2𝑦 sin 𝜃 =
Given hyperbola is − =1 2 … (i)
9 4
This cuts the ellipse 𝑥 2 + 2𝑦 2 = 6 at 𝑃 and 𝑄
𝑎2 + 𝑏 2 9 + 4 √13 Let 𝑅(ℎ, 𝑘) be the point of intersection of tangents
∴ 𝑒=√ = √ =
𝑎2 9 3 at 𝑃 and 𝑄.
Then, 𝑃𝑄 is the chord of contact of tangents
9 9
∴ Directrices are 𝑥 = − and 𝑥 = drawn from 𝑅(ℎ, 𝑘) to the ellipse 𝑥 2 + 2𝑦 2 = 6.
√13 √13
Therefore, the equation of 𝑃𝑄 is
352 (c) ℎ𝑥 + 2𝑘𝑦 = 6 …(ii)
The intersection point of line 𝑦 = 7𝑥 − 25 and Clearly, (i) and (ii) represent the same line
circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 25 is 𝑥 2 + (7𝑥 − 25)2 = 25 ℎ 2𝑘 6
∴ = =
⇒ 50𝑥 2 − 350𝑥 + 600 = 0 cos 𝜃 2 sin 𝜃 2
⇒ (𝑥 − 3)(𝑥 − 4) = 0 ⇒ ℎ = 3 cos 𝜃, 𝑘 = 3 sin 𝜃
⇒ 𝑥 = 3, 𝑥 = 4 ⇒ 𝑦 = −4, 3 ⇒ ℎ2 + 𝑘 2 = 9
∴ Coordinates of 𝐴(3, −4) and 𝐵(4, 3) ⇒ (ℎ, 𝑘) lies on 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 9, which is the director
∴ Distance between 𝐴 and 𝐵 = of circle of the ellipse 𝑥 2 + 2𝑦 2 = 6
Hence, the angle between the tangents is a right
√(4 − 3)2 + (3 + 4)2
angle
= 5√2
355 (c)
𝑎 2 (1+𝑚2 )−𝑐 2 Centre of circle is (0, 0)
Alternate Required distance= 2√ 1+𝑚2
Equation of tangent which is parallel to 𝑥 + 2𝑦 +
25(1 + 49) − 625 3 = 0 is
= 2√ = 5√2
1 + 49 𝑥 + 2𝑦 + 𝜆 = 0 …(i)
353 (c) As we know perpendicular distance from centre
Equation of any tangent to the parabola is (0, 0) to 𝑥 + 2𝑦 + 𝜆 = 0 should be equal to radius
𝑎
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 i.e. 𝑥 2 (1 + 𝑚2 ) + 2 𝑚𝑐𝑥 + 𝑐 2 − 𝑎2 = 0 must have
real roots
⇒ 4𝑚2 𝑐 2 − 4(1 + 𝑚2 )(𝑐 2 − 𝑎2 ) ≥
⇒ −𝑐 2 + 𝑎2 (1 + 𝑚2 ) ≥ 0
⇒ 𝑎2 (1 + 𝑚2 ) ≥ 𝑐 2 ⇒ √𝑎2 (1 + 𝑚2 ) ≥ 𝑐
0+2×0+𝜆 363 (d)
∴ = ±2 𝑥2 𝑦2
√12 + 22 Given, − =1 … (i)
9 4
⇒ 𝜆 = ±2√5
On putting the value of 𝜆 in Eq. (i), we get The equation of the chord of contact of tangents
𝑥 + 2𝑦 = ±2√5 from (𝑥1 , 𝑦1 ) and (𝑥2 , 𝑦2 ) to the given hyperbola
Which represents the required equation of are
tangents 𝑥𝑥1 𝑦𝑦1
357 (b) − = 1 … (ii)
9 4
Let (ℎ, 𝑘) be the pole. Then, the equation of the
𝑥𝑥2 𝑦𝑦2
polar is and − = 1 … (iii)
9 4
ℎ𝑥 𝑘𝑦
+ =1
𝑎2 𝑏 2 Since, lines (ii) and (iii) are at right angles
It is at a distance 𝑑 from the centre 𝐶(0,0) of the
4 𝑥1 4 𝑥2
ellipse .× × . = −1
9 𝑦1 9 𝑦2
1 ℎ2 𝑘 2 1
∴ || || = 𝑑 ⇒ 4
+ 4= 2 𝑥1 𝑥2 81
ℎ2 𝑘2 𝑎 𝑏 𝑑 ⇒ =−
√ 4 + 𝑦1 𝑦2 16
𝑎 𝑏4
𝑥2 𝑦2 1
Hence, the locus of (ℎ, 𝑘) is 𝑎4 + 𝑏4 = 𝑑2 364 (d)
358 (a) Centre and radius of given circle are (−𝜆, 0) and
The equation of the normal to 𝑥 2 = 4 𝑎𝑦 is of the 𝑟 = √𝜆2 − 𝑐
form 𝑥 = 𝑚𝑦 − 2 𝑎𝑚 − 𝑎𝑚3 . Therefore, 𝑘 = For limiting, point 𝑟 = 0, 𝜆 = ±√𝑐
−2 𝑎𝑚 − 𝑎𝑚3 Thus, we get two limiting points of the given
359 (c) coaxial system as (±√𝑐, 0)
If 𝑦 = 2𝑥 + 𝜆 is tangent to given hyperbola, For real and distinct 𝑐 > 0
365 (b)
then 𝜆 = ±√𝑎2 𝑚2 − 𝑏 2 1 1 4
We have, 𝑎2 = 2 , 𝑏 2 = 3 , 𝑚 = 3
= ±√(100)(4) − 144 = ±16 [∵ 𝑎2 = 100, 𝑏 2 The required points are
= 14] 𝑎2 𝑚 𝑏2
(± ,± )
√𝑎2 𝑚2 + 𝑏 2 √𝑎2 𝑚2 + 𝑏 2
360 (d)
1 4 1
The centres and radii of the circles are: 2
×3 3
= ± ,±
Centres : 𝐶1 (1/2,0) 𝐶2 (−1/2,0) 1 16 1 1 16 1
1 1 √ × +3 √ × +3
Radii : 𝑟1 = 𝑟2 = ( 2 9 2 9 )
2 2
2 1
Clearly, 𝐶1 𝐶2 = 𝑟1 + 𝑟2 = (± ,± )
Therefore, the circles touch each other externally √11 √11
366 (b)
Hence, there are 3 common tangents
Let mid point be (ℎ, 𝑘)
361 (b)
The circle passes through (0,0), (3,0) and (0,4). ∴ Equation of chord is
So, its equation is 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 3 𝑥 − 4 𝑦 = 0
362 (c) 𝑇 = 𝑆1
2
If the straight line 𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 + 𝑐 cuts the circle 𝑥 +
𝑦𝑦1 − 2𝑎(𝑥 + 𝑥1 ) = 𝑦12 − 4𝑎𝑥1
𝑦 2 = 𝑎2 in real points, then the equation
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 Since, it passes through origin 1 𝜆
⇒ 𝑦=− 𝑥+
3 3
∴ −2𝑎𝑥1 = 𝑦12 − 4𝑎𝑥1
𝜆 1
Here, 𝑐 = 3 , 𝑚 = − 3
⇒ 𝑦12 = 2𝑎𝑥1
𝑎
∴ Condition of tangency is, 𝑐 = 𝑚
∴ Locus is 𝑦 2 = 2𝑎𝑥

367 (a) 𝜆 4
⇒ = ⇒ 𝜆 = −36
We have, 3 −1/3
2 𝑏2
= 𝑎 ⇒ 2 𝑏 2 = 𝑎2 ⇒ 2 𝑎2 (1 − 𝑒 2 ) = 𝑎2 ⇒ 𝑒 ∴ Required tangent is 𝑥 + 3𝑦 + 36 = 0
𝑎
1 372 (d)
=
√2 √𝑆1 2
368 (a) Since, =
√𝑆2 3
Given equation of parabola is 𝑦 = 𝑥 2 ...(i) √𝑥12 + 𝑦12 + 4𝑥1 + 3 2
Equation of straight line is 𝑦 = 2𝑥 − 4 ...(ii) ∴ =
√𝑥12 + 𝑦12 − 6𝑥1 + 5 3
On solving Eqs. (i) and (ii), we get
⇒ 9𝑥12 + 9𝑦12 + 36𝑥1 + 27 − 4𝑥12 − 4𝑦12 + 24𝑥1
𝑥 2 − 2𝑥 + 4 = 0
− 20 = 0
Let 𝓏 = 𝑥 2 − 2𝑥 + 4 2 2
⇒ 5𝑥1 + 5𝑦1 + 60𝑥1 + 7 = 0
∴ 𝓏′ = 2𝑥 − 2
∴ Locus of point is
For least value, 𝓏 ′ = 0 ⇒ 2𝑥 − 2 = 0 ⇒ 𝑥 = 1
5𝑥 2 + 5𝑦 2 + 60𝑥 + 7 = 0
𝓏′′ is positive at 𝑥 = 1
373 (a)
∴ It is minimum, putting 𝑥 = 1 in Eq. (i), we get
Centre of circle is (1, −2)
𝑦=1
∴ Required equation of normal=equation of
So, the required point at the least distance from
straight line passing through (1, −2) and (2, 1)
the line is (1, 1)
−2 − 1
370 (b) 𝑖𝑒, 𝑦 + 2 = (𝑥 − 1)
1−2
𝑥2 𝑦2 16 ⇒ 𝑦 + 2 = 3𝑥 − 3
The eccentricity of + = 1 is 𝑒1 = √1 − =
16 25 25
3
⇒ 3𝑥 − 𝑦 − 5 = 0
5 374 (a)
Let 𝑥1 and 𝑥 are the roots of the equation
5
∴ 𝑒2 = (∵ 𝑒1 𝑒2 = 1) 𝑥 2 + 2𝑎𝑥 − 𝑏 2 = 0
3
∴ 𝑥1 + 𝑥2 = −2𝑎 and 𝑥1𝑥2 = −𝑏2
and foci of given ellipse (0, ±3) Also, 𝑦1 and 𝑦2 are roots of the equation
𝑦 2 + 2𝑝𝑦 − 𝑞 2 = 0
∴ 2𝑏 = 3 + 3 = 6 ⇒ 𝑏 = 3 ⇒ 𝑏 2 = 9 ∴ 𝑦1 + 𝑦2 = −2𝑝 and 𝑦1 𝑦2 = −𝑞2
The equation of the circle with 𝑃(𝑥1 , 𝑦1 ) and
⇒ 𝑎2 = 16
𝑄(𝑥2 , 𝑦2 ) as then end points of diameter is
𝑥2 𝑦2 (𝑥 − 𝑥1 )(𝑥 − 𝑥2 ) + (𝑦 − 𝑦1 )(𝑦 − 𝑦2 ) = 0
⇒equation of hyperbola is 16 − 9
= −1
⇒ 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 𝑥(𝑥1 + 𝑥2 ) − 𝑦(𝑦1 + 𝑦2 ) + 𝑥1 𝑥2
Hence, (b) is the correct answer + 𝑦1 𝑦2 = 0
⇒ 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 2𝑎𝑥 + 2𝑝𝑦 − 𝑏 2 − 𝑞 2 = 0
371 (a) 375 (b)
Given , 𝑦 2 = 16𝑥, then 𝑎 = 4 We have,
𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 4𝑥 + 2𝑦 − 4 = 0
Let line perpendicular to given line 𝑦 − 3𝑥 − 1 =
𝑃𝑄 = Length of the tangent drawn from 𝑃(1,1/2)
0 is
to the circle (i)
𝑥 + 3𝑦 = 𝜆 1 3
⇒ 𝑃𝑄 = √1 + + 4 + 1 − 4 =
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It can be rewritten as 𝑋 2 = 2 𝑌 …(i)
1 1
Where 𝑥 + = 𝑋 and 𝑦 + = 𝑌
4 8
On comparing with 𝑋 2 = 4𝐴𝑌, we get
1 1
𝐴 = 8, focus of Eq. (i) is (0, 8) 𝑖𝑒,
1
𝑋 = 0, 𝑌 =
8
1 1 1
⇒ 𝑥+ = 0, 𝑦 + =
4 8 8
In ∆ 𝐶𝑃𝑄, we have, 1
𝐶𝑄 3 ⇒ 𝑥 = − ,𝑦 = 0
tan 𝜃 = = =2 4
𝑃𝑄 3/2 1
∴ Focus of given parabola is (− 4 , 0)
4
∴ Required angle = 2 θ = 2 tan−1 2 = sin−1 380 (a)
5
376 (b) Let general equation of a circle is
Given , 𝑎2 = 25 and 𝑏 2 = 16 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 2g𝑥 + 2𝑓𝑦 + 𝑐 = 0 …(i)
If the circle (i) cuts orthogonally each of the given
𝑏2 16 3 three circles
√
∴ 𝑒 = 1− 2 = 1− √ = Then, condition is
𝑎 25 5
2g1 g 2 = 2𝑓1 𝑓2 = 𝑐1 + 𝑐2
So, the coordinates of foci 𝑆 and 𝑆 ′ are (3, 0) and Applying the condition one by one, we get
(−3, 0) respectively. Let 𝑃(5 cos θ , 4 sin θ) be a 2𝑔 + 17𝑓 = 𝑐 + 4 …(ii)
variable point on the ellipse. 7𝑔 + 6𝑓 = 𝑐 + 11 …(iii)
And −𝑔 + 22𝑓 = 𝑐 + 3 …(iv)
3 0 1 On solving Eqs. (ii), (iii) and (iv), we get
Then, ∆= area of ∆𝑃𝑆𝑆 ′ = | −3 0 1| = g = −3, 𝑓 = −2
5 cos θ 4 sin θ 1 Therefore, the centre of the circle is (3, 2)
12 sin θ
381 (c)
[Since, value of sin θ lies between −1 and 1] Let two points on the parabola are 𝑝(𝑎𝑡12 , 2𝑎𝑡1 )
and 𝒬 (𝑎𝑡22 , 2𝑎𝑡2 )
′
So, maximum value of area of ∆𝑃𝑆𝑆 is 12

377 (d)
We have,
𝑥2 𝑦2
3 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 12 ⇒ + =1
4 12
𝑥2 𝑦2
This is of the form + = 1, where 𝑏 2 > 𝑎2
𝑎2 𝑏2
2𝑎 2 2(4) 4
∴ Length of the 𝐿. 𝑅. = = = Now, 𝑆𝑃 = √(𝑎 − 𝑎𝑡12 )2 + (0 − 2𝑎𝑡1 )2
𝑏 √12 √3
378 (a) = 𝑎 + 𝑎𝑡12
Given equation can be rewritten as
𝑥(𝑥 − 2𝑦) − 3(𝑥 − 2𝑦) = 0 ⇒ 𝑥 = 3 And 𝑥 = 2𝑦
𝑆𝒬 = √(𝑎 − 𝑎𝑡22 )2 + (0 − 2𝑎𝑡2 )2
are two normals. Their intersection point is the
3
centre (3, ) 𝑎
2
= 𝑎 + 𝑎𝑡22 = 𝑎 + (∵ 𝑡1 𝑡2 = −1)
379 (c) 𝑡12
The given equation of parabola is
1
𝑥 𝑦 2×𝑎(1+𝑡12 )×𝑎(1+ 2)
𝑦 = 2𝑥 2 + 𝑥 ⇒ 𝑥 2 + = 2×𝑆𝑃×𝑆𝒬
Now, 𝑆𝑃+𝑆𝒬 =
𝑡 1
2 2 (𝑎+𝑎𝑡12 )+(𝑎+ 2)
𝑎
𝑥 1 𝑦 1 𝑡 1
⇒ 𝑥2 + + = +
2 16 2 16
1 2 1 1
⇒ (𝑥 + ) = (𝑦 + )
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 1 Let the equation of the circle be
2𝑎 (2 + 𝑡 2 + 𝑡12 )
= 1
= 2𝑎 = 𝑙 (given) (𝑥 − 𝑎)2 + (𝑦 − 𝑎)2 = 𝑎2 , 𝑎 > 0
1
(2 + + 𝑡12 ) It touches 4𝑥 + 3𝑦 − 12 = 0
𝑡12
4𝑎 + 3𝑎 − 12
Hence, 𝑆𝑃, 𝑙, 𝑆𝒬 are in HP ∴| | = 𝑎 ⇒ 7𝑎 − 12 = 5𝑎 ⇒ 𝑎 = 6
5
388 (c)
382 (a)
16 3
The point (1,2) lies on the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 5 Here, 𝑎 = 4, 𝑏 = 5 and 𝑒 = √1 − =
25 5
Hence, there is only one tangent
383 (a) ∴ Equation of directrix is 𝑦 = ± (3/5)
5

In the given equation of hyperbola

𝑎 = 4 and 𝑏 = 3 ⇒ 3𝑦 = ±25
We know that the difference of focal distance of
any point of the hyperbola= 2𝑎 389 (a)
=2×4=8 Let the equation of the circle through (𝑎, 𝑏) be
384 (a) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 2 𝑔𝑥 + 2 𝑓𝑦 + 𝑐 = 0 …(i)
2 2
Since, the circle touching both the coordinates Where, 𝑎 + 𝑏 + 2 𝑎𝑔 + 2 𝑓𝑏 + 𝑐 = 0 …(ii)
axes in fourth quadrant, so equation is Since the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 𝑝2 cut the circle (i)
(𝑥 − 3)2 + (𝑦 + 3)2 = 32 orthogonally.
2 2
⇒ 𝑥 + 𝑦 − 6𝑥 + 6𝑦 + 9 = 0 ∴ 2 𝑔 × 0 + 2𝑓 × 0 = 𝑐 − 𝑝2 ⇒ 𝑐 = 𝑝2 …(iii)
385 (a) Substituting the value of 𝑐 in (ii), we obtain
The value of the parameter for the other end of 𝑎2 + 𝑏 2 + 2 𝑎𝑔 + 2 𝑓𝑏 + 𝑝2 = 0
the focal chord is −1/𝑡.Therfore, the coordinates Hence, the locus of (−𝑔, −𝑓) is 𝑎2 + 𝑏 2 − 2 𝑎𝑥 −
of the end points of the focal chord are (𝑎𝑡 2 , 2 𝑎𝑡) 2 𝑏𝑦 + 𝑝2 = 0
𝑎 2𝑎
and ( , − ) and hence the length of the focal 390 (d)
𝑡2 𝑡 2
Given that, foci are (3, 0) and (−1, 0) and 𝑒 = 3
chord is
2 2
𝑎 2𝑎 ∴ 2𝑎𝑒 = 4 ⇒ 𝑎 = 3
√( − 𝑎𝑡 2 ) + (− − 2 𝑎𝑡)
𝑡2 𝑡
𝑏2
Also, 𝑒 2 = 1 − 𝑎2
1 1 2 1 2
= 𝑎 (𝑡 + ) √(𝑡 − ) + 4 = 𝑎 (𝑡 + )
𝑡 𝑡 𝑡 4 𝑏2
⇒ =1−
386 (b) 9 9
The point (2𝑎, 𝑎 − 1) will lie in the interior of the
⇒ 𝑏 = √5
larger segment of the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 25 cut off
by 𝑥 2 + 4𝑦 = 0, if it is in the interior of the circle Since, centre of the ellipse is the mid point of the
and exterior of the parabola. line joining the two foci, therefore the coordinates
∴ 4𝑎2 + (𝑎 − 1)2 − 25 < 0 and 4𝑎2 + 4(𝑎 − 1) > of the centre are (1, 0)
0
⇒ (5𝑎 − 12)(𝑎 + 2) ∴ Equation of ellipse is
1 + √5
< 0 and (𝑎 + ) (𝑎 (𝑥 − 1)2 (𝑦 − 0)2
2 + =1
9 5
1 − √5
+ )>0 Hence, the parametric coordinates are (1 +
2
12 −1 − √5 3 cos θ, √5 sin θ)
⇒ −2 < 𝑎 < and (𝑎 < or, 𝑎
5 2 391 (a)
√5 − 1 Now, taking option (𝑎)
> )
2 𝑟 = 2 sin θ
⇒ 𝑎 = 1,2 Let 𝑥 = 𝑟 cos θ , 𝑦 = 𝑟 sin θ
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 ⇒ 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 2𝑦 𝑏
𝑥 = 𝑚𝑦 + … (ii)
Which represents a equation of circle 𝑚
392 (d) Equation (i) can be re-written as
Required equation of chord is 𝑘
𝑥= 𝑦−ℎ … (iii)
𝑇 = 𝑆1 2𝑎
Since (ii) and (iii) represent the same line
⇒ −2𝑥 + 3𝑦 − 81 = 4 + 9 − 81
𝑘 𝑏
⇒ 2𝑥 − 3𝑦 = −13 ∴𝑚= and = −ℎ
2𝑎 𝑚
393 (d)
Eliminating m from these two equations, we get
The angle of intersection of two circles is given by
2𝑎𝑏 = −ℎ𝑘
𝑟12 + 𝑟22 − 𝐶1 𝐶22
cos 𝜃 = Hence, the locus of 𝑃(ℎ, 𝑘) is 𝑥𝑦 = −2𝑎𝑏, which is
2 𝑟1 𝑟2 a hyperbola
Where 𝑟1 , 𝑟2 are radii of two circles and 𝐶1 𝐶2 is the 397
(d)
distance between their centres.
The equation of any normal to 𝑦 2 = −8 𝑥 is
1 1 1 𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 + 4 𝑚 + 2 𝑚2 … (i) [Using 𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 −
Here, 𝑟1 = √ + = √ = 𝑟2 and 𝐶1 𝐶2 = 1
4 4 2 2 𝑎𝑚 − 𝑎𝑚3 ]
𝜋 The equation of the given line is 2 𝑥 + 𝑦 + 𝑘 = 0
∴ cos 𝜃 = 0 ⇒ 𝜃 = ⇒ 𝑦 = −2 𝑥 − 𝑘
2
394 (c) Comparing (i) and (ii), we get
Let 𝜃 be the eccentric angle of the point of contact. 𝑚 = −2 and 𝑘 = −4 𝑚 − 2 𝑚3 ⇒ 𝑘 = 8 + 16 =
Then, the equation of the tangent is 24
𝑥 𝑦 398 (b)
cos 𝜃 + sin 𝜃 = 1
𝑎 𝑏 Let the equation of circle passing through origin
𝑥 𝑦
It is same as 𝑎 + 𝑏 = √2 is
1 𝜋 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 2𝑔𝑥 + 2𝑓𝑦 = 0
∴ cos 𝜃 = sin 𝜃 = ⇒𝜃=
√2 4 It also passes through (2, 1)
395 (c) ∴ 4 + 1 + 4𝑔 + 2𝑓 = 0
Let AB be the chord of length √2, O be the centre ⇒ 4𝑔 + 2𝑓 = −5 …(i)
of the circle and let OC be the perpendicular from Also, circle touches the line 𝑦 = 𝑥
O on AB. Then, ∴ Perpendicular from centre(−𝑔, −𝑓) to the
√2 1 tangent=radius
𝐴𝐶 = 𝐵𝐶 = = |−𝑓 + 𝑔|
2 √2 ⇒ = √𝑔2 + 𝑓 2 ⇒ 𝑓 2 + 𝑔2 − 2𝑓𝑔
√12 + 12
= 2(𝑔2 + 𝑓 2 )
⇒ (𝑔 + 𝑓)2 = 0 ⇒ 𝑔 = −𝑓
∴ From Eq. (i), 4(−𝑓) + 2𝑓 = −5
5 5
⇒ 𝑓 = 2 and 𝑔 = − 2
∴ 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 5𝑥 + 5𝑦 = 0
On comparing with 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 𝑝𝑥 + 𝑞𝑦 = 0
∴ 𝑝 = −5, 𝑞 = 5
In ∆ 𝑂𝐵𝐶, we have
399 (a)
1
𝑂𝐵 = 𝐵𝐶 cosec 45° = × √2 = 1 Since, 𝑥 + 𝑦 − 1 = 0 is a tangent to the parabola
√2 𝑦 2 − 𝑦 + 𝑥 = 0, then the point of contact is (0, 1)
∴Area of the circle = 𝜋(𝑂𝐵)2 = 𝜋. sq. units
400 (b)
396 (d)
Let (ℎ, 𝑘) be the coordinates of the centre of
Let 𝑃(ℎ, 𝑘) be a point. Then, the chord of contact
circle of which the given chord is the diameter.
of tangents from 𝑃 to 𝑦 2 = 4𝑎𝑥 is
Then, (ℎ, 𝑘) be mid point of the chord, so, its
𝑘𝑦 = 2𝑎(𝑥 + ℎ) …(i)
equation is 𝑆 ′ = 𝑇
This touches the parabola 𝑥 2 = 4𝑏𝑦. So, it should
ℎ2 + 𝑘 2 − 2𝑎ℎ = ℎ𝑥 + 𝑘𝑦 − 𝑎(𝑥 + ℎ)
be of the form
⇒ 𝑥(ℎ − 𝑎) + 𝑘𝑦 = ℎ2 + 𝑘 2 − 𝑎ℎ

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 If it passes through (0, 0), therefore ℎ2 + 𝑘 2 − 406 (c)
𝑎ℎ = 0 and the locus of (ℎ, 𝑘) is 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 𝑎𝑥 = 0 The combined equation of the pair of tangents
401 (b) drawn from (1, 2) to the ellipse 3𝑥 2 + 2𝑦 2 = 5 is
The equations of the axes of the ellipse are 𝑥 + 𝑆𝑆 ′ = 𝑇 2
𝑦 − 2 = 0 and 𝑥 − 𝑦 = 0. The centre of the given ⇒ (3𝑥 2 + 2𝑦 2 − 5)[3(1)2 + 2(2)2 − 5] =
ellipse is the point of intersection of the axes 𝑥 + [3𝑥(1) + 2𝑦(2) − 5]2
𝑦 − 2 = 0 and 𝑥 − 𝑦 = 0 i.e. the point (1,1) ⇒ (3𝑥 2 + 2𝑦 2 − 5)(3 + 8 − 5) = (3𝑥 + 4𝑦 − 5)2
402 (d) ⇒ 9𝑥 2 − 24𝑥𝑦 − 4𝑦 2 + 40𝑦 + 30𝑥 − 55 = 0
2
Equation of directrix of (𝑥 − 1) = 2(𝑦 − 2) is This is the equation of pair of straight lines,
Where, 𝑎 = 9, ℎ = −12, 𝑏 = −4
1
𝑦−2=− The angle between these lines is given by
2
2√ℎ2 − 𝑎𝑏
tan θ =
⇒ 2𝑦 − 3 = 0 𝑎+𝑏
2√144 + 36 2√180 12
403 (a) ⇒ tan θ = = =
9−4 5 √5
We have, 12
𝑦 2 = 2(𝑥 − 3) ⇒ (𝑦 − 0)2 = 2(𝑥 − 3) …(i) ⇒ θ = tan−1 ( )
√5
As the equation of the parabola
407 (b)
The equation of the tangent is √5
𝑥 1 Given, eccentricity 𝑒 = 3 and foci = (± √5, 𝑜)
𝑥 − 2𝑦 − 1 = 0 ⇒ 𝑦 = − ⇒ 𝑦 − 0
2 2
1 ⇒ 𝑎𝑒 = √5 ⇒ 𝑎 = 3
= (𝑥 − 3) + 1
2
So, the coordinates of the point of contact are 5
∴ 𝑏 2 = 𝑎2 (1 − 𝑒 2 _ = 9 (1 − )
given by 9
1/2
𝑥−3= ,𝑦 − 0 ⇒ 𝑏2 = 4
(1/2)2
2 × 1/2 𝑎 The equation of ellipse is
= [Using ∶ 𝑥 = 2 and 𝑦
1/2 𝑚
2𝑎 𝑥2 𝑦2
= ] + =1
𝑚 9 4
⇒ 𝑥 = 5 and 𝑦 = 2
⇒ 4𝑥 2 + 9𝑦 2 = 36
404 (b)
Let 𝑃(𝑥, 𝑦) be any point on the hyperbola, then by 408 (b)
definition, we have Let 𝑃(ℎ, 𝑘) be the mid-point of a chord. Then, the
𝑆𝑃 = 𝑒 𝑃𝑀 equation of the chord is
⇒ 𝑆𝑃2 = 𝑒 2 𝑃𝑀2 ℎ𝑥 𝑘𝑦 ℎ2 𝑘 2
𝑥+2𝑦−1 2 + = + or, 𝑦
⇒ (𝑥 − 2)2 + (𝑦 − 1)2 = 4 | | 𝑎2 𝑏 2 𝑎2 𝑏 2
√5 𝑏2 ℎ 𝑏 2 ℎ2 𝑘 2
= (− ) 𝑥 + ( + )
⇒ 𝑥 2 − 16 𝑥𝑦 − 11𝑦 2 − 12 𝑥 + 6 𝑦 + 21 = 0 𝑎2 𝑘 𝑘 𝑎2 𝑏 2
This is the required equation of the hyperbola This touches the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 𝑏 2
405 (c) 𝑏 4 ℎ2 𝑘 2
2
𝑏 4 ℎ2
Let the mid point be 𝑃(ℎ, 𝑘). Equation of this ∴ 2 ( 2 + 2 ) = 𝑏 2 (1 + 4 2 )
𝑘 𝑎 𝑏 𝑎 𝑘
chord is
2 2 2 2
ℎ 𝑘 2
ℎ 𝑘2
⇒ ( + ) = 𝑏 ( + )
𝑇 = 𝑆1 𝑖𝑒, 𝑘𝑦 − 2𝑎(𝑥 + ℎ) = 𝑘 2 − 4𝑎ℎ 𝑎2 𝑏 2 𝑎4 𝑏 4
2
𝑥2 𝑦2 𝑥2
It must passes through (𝑎, 0) Hence, the locus of (ℎ, 𝑘) is (𝑎2 + 𝑏2 ) = 𝑏 2 (𝑎4 +
𝑦2
(−2𝑎)(𝑎 + ℎ) = 𝑘 2 − 4𝑎ℎ 𝑏4
)
409 (a)
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 The coordinates of the ends of the latusrectum of Since the circle passes through the origin, has
the parabola 𝑦 2 = 4 𝑎𝑥 are (𝑎, 2𝑎) and (𝑎, −2𝑎) centre on 𝑥-axis and has radius 𝑎. So, its centre is
respectively. at (𝑎, 0). The equation of the circle is
The equations of the normal at (𝑎, 2𝑎) and (𝑥 − 𝑎)2 + (𝑦 − 0)2 = 𝑎2 ⇒ 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 2𝑎𝑥 = 0
(𝑎, −2𝑎) to 𝑦 2 = 4 𝑎𝑥 are …(i)
𝑥 + 𝑦 − 3𝑎 = 0 and 𝑥 − 𝑦 − 3𝑎 = 0 respectively. The circle passing through the intersection of (i)
The combined equation of these two normal is and the line 𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 is
𝑥 2 − 𝑦 2 − 6 𝑎𝑥 + 9 𝑎2 = 0 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 2𝑎𝑥 + 𝜆(𝑦 − 𝑚𝑥) = 0
410 (c) ⇒ 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 𝑥(2𝑎 + 𝜆𝑚) + 𝜆𝑦 = 0 …(ii)
𝑥2 𝑦2 Since 𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 is a diameter of this circle.
Given , 3
+ 2
=1
2𝑎+𝜆𝑚 𝜆
Therefore, centre ( 2
, − 2) lies on it.
Polar of 𝑃(1,2) with respect to ellipse is 𝑆1 = 0 𝜆 2𝑎 + 𝜆𝑚 2𝑎𝑚
i. e. − = 𝑚 ( )⇒𝜆=−
2 2 1 + 𝑚2
⇒ 𝑥 + 3𝑦 − 3 = 0
putting the value of 𝜆 in (ii), we get
Since, (1,2) and (𝑘, −1) are conjugates, therefore (1 + 𝑚2 )(𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 ) − 2𝑎(𝑥 + 𝑚𝑦) = 0
one passes through the polar of the other. This is the equation of the required circle
416 (a)
𝑘−3−3 = 0 Let 𝐵(𝑎𝑡12 , 2𝑎𝑡1 ) and 𝐶(𝑎𝑡22 , 2𝑎𝑡2 ) be the
coordinates of the end-points of focal chord 𝐵𝐶.
⇒ 𝑘=6
Then,
411 (a) ∆ = Area of ∆𝐴𝐵𝐶
𝑏 0 0 1
Asymptotes of the given hyperbola are 𝑦 = ± 𝑎 𝑥 1 2
⇒ ∆= Absolute value of |𝑎𝑡1 2𝑎𝑡1 1|
∴Angle between the asymptotes = 2𝜃, where 2
𝑎𝑡22 2𝑎𝑡2 1
𝑏
tan 𝜃 = 𝑎 ⇒ ∆= |𝑎2 𝑡1 𝑡2 (𝑡1 − 𝑡2 )|
⇒ Angle between the asymptotes = 2 tan−1 ( )
𝑏 ⇒ ∆= 𝑎2 |𝑡1 − 𝑡2 | [∵ 𝑡1 𝑡2 = −1]
𝑎 2∆
412 (d) ⇒ |2𝑎𝑡1 − 2𝑎𝑡2 | =
(𝑥+2)2 (𝑦−1)2
𝑎
Given, 7×14
+ 14
=1 417 (b)
We have, ∠𝐵𝑆𝑆 ′ = 𝜃
Here, 𝑎2 = 7 × 14 and 𝑏 2 = 14 ∴ Slope of 𝐵𝑆 = tan(180° − 𝜃)
−𝑏
𝑏2 14 6 ⇒ = − tan 𝜃
We know, 𝑒 = √1 − 𝑎2 = √1 − 7×14 = √7 𝑎𝑒
⇒ 𝑏 = 𝑎𝑒 tan 𝜃
⇒ 𝑏 2 = 𝑎2 𝑒 2 tan2 𝜃
414 (a)
⇒ 𝑎2 (1 − 𝑒 2 ) = 𝑎2 𝑒 2 tan2 𝜃
We know, that, the angle between the two
tangents from (𝛼, 𝛽) ⇒ 1 − 𝑒 2 = 𝑒 2 tan2 𝜃
𝑟 ⇒ 1 = 𝑒 2 sec 2 𝜃 ⇒ cos 2 𝜃 = 𝑒 2 ⇒ cos 𝜃 = 𝑒
To the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 𝑟 2 is 2 tan−1
√𝑆1 418 (b)
2 2
Let 𝑆 = 𝑥 + 𝑦 − 5𝑥 + 4𝑦 − 2 Since, the hypocenter of a right angled triangle
5 2 7 inscribed in a circle is a diameter of the circle. If
Here, 𝑟 = √(− 2) + (2)2 + 2 = 2
the coordinates of the end 𝐶 of the hypotenuse 𝐵𝐶
At point (−1, 0) are (𝑎, 𝑏), the coordinates of 𝐵
𝑆1 = (−1)2 + (0)2 − 5(−1) + 4(0) − 2 = 4
7/2
∴ Required angle, θ = 2 tan−1
√4
7
= 2 tan−1 ( )
4
415 (a) 𝑦 𝑏
are(−𝑎, −𝑏). Equation of 𝐵𝐶 is𝑥 = 𝑎. If 𝐴 is the
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 𝑦
perpendicular to 𝐵𝐶 and the equation of 𝐴𝑂 is = ⇒ 𝑙2 = √1 + 9 + 2 + 18 + 6 = 6
𝑥
𝑎
−𝑏 which meets the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 𝑟 2 at points ∴ Length of the common tangent = |𝑙1 − 𝑙2 | =
|3 − 6| = 3
for which
423 (b)
𝑎2 2 2 2 2
( 2 + 1) 𝑥 = 𝑟 = 𝑎 + 𝑏 We have,
𝑏
𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 2𝑥 − 2 𝜆 𝑦 − 8 = 0
[∵ (𝑎, 𝑏) lies on 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 𝑟 2 ] ⇒ (𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 2𝑥 − 8) − 2 𝜆 𝑦 = 0 …(i)
⇒ 𝑥 2 = 𝑏 2 ⇒ 𝑥 = ±𝑏 This equation represents a family of circles
⇒ 𝑦 = ±𝑎 passing through the points 𝑃 and 𝑄 which are
∴ Coordinates of A are (−𝑏, 𝑎) or (𝑏, −𝑎) points of intersection of the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 2𝑥 −
419 (b) 8 = 0 and 𝑦 = 0
Equation of family of concentric circles to the The coordinates of the centre of (i) are (1, 𝜆)
circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 6𝑥 + 8𝑦 − 5 = 0 is Equation of 𝑃𝑄 is 𝑦 = 0
𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 6𝑥 + 8𝑦 + 𝜆 = 0 If 𝑃𝑄 is a diameter of (i). Then, 𝜆 = 0
Which is similar to 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 2𝑔𝑥 + 2𝑓𝑦 + 𝑐 = 0 Putting 𝜆 = 0 in (i), we get
Thus, the point (−3, 2) lies on the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 2𝑥 − 8 = 0 as the equation of the
𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 6𝑥 + 8𝑦 + 𝑐 = 0 required circle
∴ (−3)2 + (2)2 + 6(−3) + 8(2) + 𝑐 = 0 ⇒ 𝑐 424 (d)
= −11 Given equation of circle can be rewritten as
420 (c) (𝑥 + 2)2 + (𝑦 + 3)2 = 0
Proceeding as in Example 39, we have ∴ Radius of circle is 0
2𝑒 2 − 1 425 (c)
𝑥 2 = 𝑎2 ( )
𝑒2 The coordinates of the focus are
This will give exactly one value of 𝑥 if 2𝑒 2 − 1 = 0 −6 + 6 4 + 4
1 ( , ) = (0,4)
i.e. 𝑒 = 2 2
√2
∴ Distance between focus and vertex = 2
421 (d)
Clearly, parabola opens upward, has its axis along
The equations of chords of contact of the tangents
𝑦-axis. So, its equation is
drawn from the origin and the point (𝑔, 𝑓) to the
(𝑥 − 0)2 = 4 × 2(𝑦 − 2) ⇒ 𝑥 2 − 8𝑦 + 16 = 0
given circle are respectively
426 (b)
𝑔𝑥 + 𝑓𝑦 + 𝑐 = 0 …(i)
The coordinates of the centre of the circle 𝑥 2 +
and 2 𝑔𝑥 + 2 𝑓𝑦 + 𝑔2 + 𝑓 2 + 𝑐 = 0 …(ii)
𝑦 2 − 12𝑥 + 4 𝑦 + 6 = 0 are (6, −2).
Clearly, (i) and (ii) are parallel. Therefore, the
Clearly, the line 𝑥 + 3 𝑦 = 0 passes through this
distance ′𝑑′ between them is given by
point
𝑔2 + 𝑓 2 + 𝑐 𝑐 𝑔2 + 𝑓 2 − 𝑐
𝑑= − = Hence, 𝑥 + 3𝑦 = 0 is a diameter of the given circle
√4 𝑔2 + 4 𝑓 2 √𝑔2 + 𝑓 2 2√𝑔2 + 𝑓 2 427 (a)
422 (b) Given equation can be rewritten as
Clearly, 𝑃(−1, −3) is the external centre of
similitude. Thus, 𝑥2 𝑦2
– =1
Required length of the common tangent = 16 9
|𝑙1 − 𝑙2 |,
∴ Required equation of director circle is
where 𝑙1 and 𝑙2 are the lengths of the tangents to
the given circles drawn from point 𝑃(−1, −3) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 16 − 9
Now,
𝑙1 = Length of the tangent from 𝑃(−1, −3) to 𝑥 2 + ⇒ 𝑥2 + 𝑦2 = 7
𝑦2 = 1
428 (b)
⇒ 𝑙1 = √1 + 9 − 1 = 3
The equation of any line through 𝑃(𝛼, 𝛽) is
And, 𝑥−𝛼 𝑦−𝛽
𝑙2 = Length of the tangent from 𝑃(−1, −3) to 𝑥 2 + = = 𝑘 (say)
2
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 Any point on this line is (𝛼 + 𝑘 cos 𝜃, 𝛽 + 𝑘 sin 𝜃). The given equation can be written as
This point lies on the given circle if (𝑥 + 1)2 (𝑦 + 2)2
+ =1
(𝛼 + 𝑘 cos 𝜃)2 + (𝛽 + 𝑘 sin 𝜃)2 = 𝑟 2 9 25
⇒ 𝑘 2 + 2 𝑘(𝛼 cos 𝜃 + 𝛽 sin 𝜃) + 𝛼 2 + 𝛽 2 − 𝑟 2 = 0 Clearly, it represents an ellipse whose centre
…(i) (−1, −2) and semi-major and minor axes 5 and 3
This equation, being quadratic in 𝑘, gives two respectively.
values of 𝑘 and hence the distances of two points The eccentricity 𝑒 of the ellipse is given by
𝐴 and 𝐵 on the circle from the point 𝑃. 4
9 = 25(1 − 𝑒)2 ⇒ 𝑒 =
Let 𝑃𝐴 = 𝑘1 , 𝑃𝐵 = 𝑘2 , where 𝑘1 , 𝑘2 are the roots 5
of equation (i) The coordinates of the foci of the ellipse are given
Then, by
2 2 2 4
𝑃𝐴𝑃𝐵 = 𝑘1 𝑘2 = 𝛼 + 𝛽 − 𝑟 𝑥 + 1 = 0 and 𝑦 + 2 = ± (5 × 5)
ALITER 𝑃𝐴𝑃𝐵 is the power of the point 𝑃(𝛼, 𝛽) ⇒ 𝑥 = −1, 𝑦 = 2 or, 𝑥 = −1 and 𝑦 = −6
with respect to the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 𝑟 2 . Therefore, Hence, the coordinates of the foci are (−1,2) and
2 2 2
𝑃𝐴𝑃𝐵 = 𝛼 + 𝛽 − 𝑟 (−1, −6) respectively
429 (a) 433 (a)
If (𝛼, 𝛽) is a point on the chord 𝑃𝑄, then the either 1
In ∆𝐴𝐷𝐵, 𝐴𝐷 = cosec 45° = 1
√2
it is the interior point or one of the end-points of
the chord 𝑃𝑄.
∴ 3 ≤ 𝛼 ≤ 4 and −4 ≤ 𝛽 ≤ 3
430 (a)
Let the equation 𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 + 𝑐 be the common
tangents so the curve 𝑦 2 = 8𝑥 and 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 2
2 434 (c)
Then, 𝑐 = and 𝑐 2 = 2(1 + 𝑚2 )
𝑚 Since the focus and vertex of the parabola are on
If 𝑚2 = 𝑡, then 𝑦-axis. Therefore, its directrix is parallel to 𝑥-axis
4 and axis of the parabola is 𝑦-axis. Let the equation
= 2(1 + 𝑡) ⇒ 𝑡 2 + 𝑡 − 2 = 0
𝑡 of the directrix be 𝑦 = 𝑘. The directrix meets the
⇒ (𝑡 + 2)(𝑡 − 1) = 0 ⇒ 𝑡 = 1, −2
axis of the parabola at (0, 𝑘). But, vertex is the mid
Thus, 𝑚 = ±1 (∵ 𝑡 ≠ −2)
point of the line segment joining the focus to the
Hence, tangents are 𝑦 = 𝑥 + 𝑐 and 𝑦 = −𝑥 + 𝑐
point where directrix meets axis of the parabola.
which are perpendicular to each other 𝑘+2
431 (a) ∴ =4⇒𝑘=6
2
2
∵ 𝑦 − 12𝑥 − 4𝑦 + 4 = 0 Thus, the equation of the directrix is 𝑦 = 6
⇒ (𝑦 − 2)2 = 12𝑥 Let (𝑥, 𝑦) be a point on the parabola. then, by
definition
(𝑥 − 0)2 + (𝑦 − 2)2 = (𝑦 − 6)2 ⇒ 𝑥 2 + 8 𝑦 = 32
435 (d)
𝑥2 𝑦2
Let the equation of the ellipse to be 𝑎2 + 𝑏2 = 1
𝑏
It is given that be 𝑏 = 6 and 𝑒 = 9
2
∴ 𝑏 2 = 36 and 𝑒 = 3
4
Its vertex is (0, 2)and 𝑎 = 3, Now, 𝑎2 = 𝑏 2 (1 − 𝑒 2 ) ⇒ 𝑎2 = 36 (1 − ) = 20
9
Its focus is (3, 2) 𝑥2 𝑦2
So, the equation of the ellipse of 20 + 36 = 1 or,
Hence, for the required parabola; focus is (3, 4),
Vertex is (3, 2)and 𝑎 = 2 9𝑥 2 + 5𝑦 2 = 180
Hence, for the required parabola is 436 (b)
(𝑥 − 3)2 = 4(2)(𝑦 − 2) The coordinates at the ends of the latusrectum of
Or 𝑥 2 − 6𝑥 − 8𝑦 + 25 = 0 the parabola 𝑦 2 = 4𝑥 are 𝐿(1,2) and 𝐿1 (1 − 2)
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 Equation of tangent at 𝐿 and 𝑙1 are 2𝑦 = 2(𝑥 + 1) 𝑥2 𝑦2
The given hyperbola and the line are 5
− 9
=1
and −2𝑦 = 2(𝑥 + 1), which gives 𝑥 = −1, 𝑦 = 0
and 𝑦 = 3 𝑥 + 𝜆
Here, 𝑎2 = 5, 𝑏 2 = 9, 𝑚 = 3
∴ 𝜆√𝑎2 𝑚2 − 𝑏 2 = √45 − 9 = √36 = 6
443 (d)
Since, the required circle touch 𝑥 = 0, 𝑦 = 0 and
𝑥=4
438 (c) Centre is (2, 2) and radius=2
Given equation is ∴ Required circle is
2
(𝑥 − 2)2 + (𝑦 − 2)2 = (2)2
2𝑥 + 3𝑦 − 2
(𝑥 − 1)2 + (𝑦 − 2)2 = 3 × ( ) ⇒ 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 4𝑥 − 4𝑦 + 4 = 0
√13 445 (b)
On comparing with 𝑃𝑆 = 𝑒𝑃𝑀 Here, 𝑐 = 𝑐, 𝑚 = 2, 𝑎2 = 16
∵ 𝑐 2 = 𝑎2 (1 + 𝑚2 ) ∴ 𝑐 2 = 16(1 + 4)
∴ 𝑒=3 ⇒ 𝑐 2 = 80
446 (a)
Hence, it represents a hyperbola 𝑥 √3 𝑦1
Given equation of tangent is 𝑎 2
+ 𝑏 2 = 1 and
439 (b) equation of tangent at the point (𝑎 cos ϕ , 𝑏 sin ϕ)
Let the centre of circle be (𝑔, 5) 𝑥 𝑦
on the ellipse is 𝑎 cos ϕ + 𝑏 sin ϕ = 1
3(𝑔)−4(5)
∴ = 5 [radius] Both are same
√32 +42
⇒ 3g = 25 + 20 ⇒ g = 15 √3 1 𝜋
∴ Equation of circle whose centre (15, 5) and ∴ cos ϕ = , sin ϕ = ⇒ ϕ =
2 2 6
radius 5 is 447 (a)
(𝑥 − 15)2 + (𝑦 − 5)2 = 52 Given , foci (±𝑎𝑒, 0) = (±2,0) and 𝑒 =
1
2
⇒ 𝑥 2 − 30𝑥 + 𝑦 2 − 10𝑦 + 225 = 0
440 (b) ∴ 𝑎𝑒 = 2 ⇒ 𝑎 = 4
Let third tangent is tangent at vertices, then
𝑝1 = |𝑎𝑡1 𝑡2 |, 𝑃2 = 𝑎𝑡12 , 𝑃3 = 𝑎𝑡22 clearly 𝑝2 , 𝑝1 , 𝑝3 Now, 𝑏 = 𝑎√1 − 4 = 2√3
1

are in GP
∴ 𝑎2 = 16 and 𝑏 2 = 12

448 (c)
In the standard form of an ellipse sum of the focal
distances of a point is 2𝑎

449 (b)
Given circles are 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 𝑦 = 0 and 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 +
441 (a)
𝑦 = 0 centres and radii of these circles are
Let the equation of circle is 1 1
𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 2g𝑥 + 2 𝑓𝑦 + 𝑐 = 0 …(i) 𝐶1 (0, 2) , 𝐶2 (0, − 2)
1 1
Given that, 𝑥𝑦 = 1 …(ii) And 𝑟1 = , 𝑟2 =
2 2
From Eq.(i) and (ii), we get
1 1 2
𝑥 4 + 2g𝑥 3 + 𝑐𝑥 2 + 2𝑓𝑥 + 1 = 0 Now, 𝐶1 𝐶2 = √0 + (2 + 2) = 1
∴ Product of roots 𝑥1 𝑥2 𝑥3 𝑥4 = 1 and similarly 1
And 𝑟1 + 𝑟2 = 2 + 2 = 1
1

𝑦1 𝑦2 𝑦3 𝑦4 = 1
∵ 𝐶1 𝐶2 = 𝑟1 + 𝑟2
442 (c)
It means that two circles touch each other
We know that the line 𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 + 𝑐 touches the
𝑥2 𝑦2
externally
hyperbola 𝑎2 − 𝑏2 = 1, if 𝑐 2 = 𝑎2 𝑚2 − 𝑏 2 . Hence, number of common tangents are 3
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 Since, asymptotes are at90°, it means that it is a Eliminating 𝜆 from the two given equations, we
rectangular hyperbola. get
∴ Eccentricity is √2. 𝑥 𝑦 𝑥 𝑦
( + )( − ) = 1
451 (c) 𝑎 𝑏 𝑎 𝑏
𝑥2 𝑦2
It is given, centre is (2, −3) and circumference of ⇒ 𝑎2 − 𝑏2 = 1, which is the equation of a
circle = 10𝜋 hyperbola
⇒ 2𝜋𝑟 = 10𝜋 ⇒ 𝑟 = 5 457 (a)
The equation of circle, if centre is (2, −3) and Centre of the hyperbola is the mid-point of the
radius is 5, is line segment joining two foci. Therefore,
(𝑥 − 2)2 + (𝑦 + 3)2 = 52 coordinates od the centre are (1,5).
⇒ 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 4𝑥 + 6𝑦 + 13 = 25 Now, Distance between the foci = 10
⇒ 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 4𝑥 + 6𝑦 − 12 = 0 ⇒ 2𝑎 𝑒 = 10 ⇒ 𝑎𝑒 = 5 ⇒ 𝑎 = 4 [∵ 𝑒 = 5/4]
453 (b) 2
∴𝑏 =𝑎 2 (𝑒 2
− 1) ⇒ 𝑏 = 3
Given equation is Hence, the equation of the hyperbola is
(𝑥 − 1)2 (𝑦 − 5)2
𝑦 2 − 8𝑦 − 𝑥 + 19 = 0 − =1
16 9
458 (c)
⇒ (𝑦 − 4)2 = 𝑥 − 19 + 16
Given equation can be rewritten as
⇒ (𝑦 − 4)2 = (𝑥 − 3)
(𝑥 − 2)2 = 8(𝑦 − 1)
⇒ 𝑌 2 = 4𝐴𝑋
⇒ 𝑋 2 = 4𝐴𝑌
1
Where, 𝑌 = 𝑦 − 4, 𝐴 = and 𝑋 = 𝑥 − 3
4 Where 𝑋 = 𝑥 − 2, 𝑌 = 𝑦 − 1 and 𝐴 = 2
1 13 So, directrix is given by
∴ Focus = (𝐴, 0) = ( , 0) = ( , 4)
4 4
𝑌 = −𝐴 ⇒ 𝑦 − 1 = −2
Vertex= (3,4)
⇒ 𝑦 = −1
1
Directrix 𝑋 = − 4
459 (d)
1 𝑎2 3
⇒ 𝑥−3=− Given, 𝑦 + 2𝑎 = 3
(𝑥 2 + 2𝑎 𝑥)
4
11 𝑎3 3 2 9 𝑎3
⇒ 𝑥= ⇒ 𝑦 + 2𝑎 = (𝑥 + ) − 2 ×
4 3 4𝑎 16 3

454 (a) 35𝑎 𝑎3 3 2

⇒ (𝑦 + ) = (𝑥 + )
Given equation can be rewritten as 16 3 4𝑎
𝑥(𝑥 − 2𝑦) − 3(𝑥 − 2𝑦) = 0
3 35𝑎
⇒ (𝑥 − 3)(𝑥 − 2𝑦) = 0 Thus, the vertices of parabola is (− ,− )
4𝑎 16
⇒ 𝑥 = 3, 𝑥 = 2𝑦
3 35𝑎
3 Let ℎ = − and 𝑘 = −
⇒ 𝑥 = 3, 𝑦= 4𝑎 16
2
3
∴ Centre of circle is (3, 2) 105
∴ ℎ𝑘 =
64
455 (c)
If the normal at 𝑡1 meets the parabola at 𝑡2 , then Hence, the locus of vertices of a parabola is 𝑥𝑦 =
2 105
𝑡2 = −𝑡1 − 64
𝑡1
Here, 𝑡1 = 1 and 𝑡2 = 𝑡. Therefore, 𝑡 = −3 460 (b)
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 ∴ (𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 5𝑥 + 𝑦 + 4) The locus of the point which moves such that the
+ 𝜆(𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 10𝑥 − 4𝑦 − 1) = 0 ratio of its distance from two fixed point in the
5(1 + 2𝜆) (1 − 4𝜆) 4−𝜆 plane is always a constant 𝑘(𝑘 < 1) is an ellipse.
⇒ 𝑥2 + 𝑦2 + 𝑥+ 𝑦+
(1 + 𝜆) (1 + 𝜆) 1+𝜆
=0 464 (c)
∴ The centre of the circle is 𝑥2 𝑦2
We have, + =1
5(1+2𝜆) (1−4𝜆) 12 − 𝑘 8 − 𝑘
(− 2(1+𝜆) , − 2(1+𝜆))…(i) This equation will represent a hyperbola, if
For limiting point, 𝑟 = 0 (12 − 𝑘) and (8 − 𝑘) are of opposite signs
⇒ (12 − 𝑘)(8 − 𝑘) < 0 ⇒ (𝑘 − 12)(𝑘 − 8) < 0
25(1 + 2𝜆)2 (1 − 4𝜆)2 (4 − 𝜆)
∴ √ + − =0 ⇒ 8 < 𝑘 < 12
4(1 + 𝜆)2 4(1 + 𝜆)2 (1 + 𝜆)
465 (b)
⇒ 25(1 + 2𝜆)2 + (1 − 4𝜆)2 − 4(4 − 𝜆)(1 + 𝜆) The given line is a diameter of the circle and the
=0 origin lies on the circle. So, required angle is the
2
⇒ 120𝜆 + 80𝜆 + 10 = 0 ⇒ (6𝜆 + 1)(2𝜆 + 1) angle in a semi-circle, which is a right angle
=0 466 (c)
1 1 𝑘
⇒ 𝜆=− and − Here, 𝑔1 = 2 , 𝑓1 = 2, 𝑐1 = 2
6 2
On substituting the values of 𝜆 in Eq. (i), we get 3 𝑘
And 𝑔2 = −1, 𝑓2 = − 4 , 𝑐2 = 2
(−2, −1) and (0, −3)
461 (a) ∵ Given circles cut orthogonally
𝑥2 𝑦2
𝑘 3 𝑘
The equation tangent to 2 + = 1 at any point ∴ 2 × × (−1) + 2 × 2 × (− ) = 2 +
𝑎 𝑏 2 4 2
𝑃(𝑎 cos 𝜃, 𝑏 sin 𝜃) is 𝑘 −10
𝑥 𝑦 ⇒ −𝑘 − 3 = 2 + ⇒ 𝑘=
cos 𝜃 + sin 𝜃 = 1 … (i) 2 3
𝑎 𝑏 467 (b)
The equations of tangents at 𝐵(0, 𝑏) and 𝐵′(0, −𝑏) We know that the diameters 𝑦 = 𝑚1 𝑥 and 𝑦 =
are 𝑦 = 𝑏 and 𝑦 = −𝑏 respectively. These two 𝑚2 𝑥 are conjugate diameters of the hyperbola
𝑎(1−sin 𝜃) 𝑥2 𝑦2 𝑏2
tangents intersect (i) at 𝐿 ( cos 𝜃 , 𝑏) and − = 1, if 𝑚1 𝑚2 =
𝑎2 𝑏2 𝑎2
𝑎(1+sin 𝜃) 2 2
𝐿′ ( cos 𝜃 , −𝑏) respectively Here, 𝑎 = 9, 𝑏 = 16 and 𝑚1 = 1/2
𝑎(1 − sin 𝜃) 𝑎(1 + sin 𝜃) 𝑏2 1 16 32
∴ 𝐵𝐿 = | | and 𝐵′ 𝐿′ = | | ∴ 𝑚1 𝑚2 = 2 ⇒ (𝑚2 ) = ⇒ 𝑚2 =
cos 𝜃 cos 𝜃 𝑎 2 9 9
32 𝑥
𝑎2 (1 − sin2 𝜃) Hence, the required diameter is 𝑦 = 9
′ ′
⇒ 𝐵𝐿 × 𝐵 𝐿 = | | = 𝑎2 468 (d)
cos 𝜃
462 (c) Centre is point of intersection of two diameter 𝑖𝑒,
𝑥2 the point is 𝐶(8, −2)
Let the equation to the required ellipse be 𝑎2 +
∴ 𝑟 = 𝐶𝑃 = √4 + 16 = √20
𝑦2
𝑏2
= 1. It passes through (−3,1) 469 (c)
9 1 Let 𝑆1 = 3𝑥 2 + 5𝑦 2 − 32
∴ 2+ 2=1
𝑎 𝑏
⇒ 9 𝑏 2 + 𝑎2 = 𝑎2 𝑏 2 and 𝑆2 = 25𝑥 2 + 9𝑦 2 − 450
⇒ 9 𝑎2 (1 − 𝑒 2 ) + 𝑎2 = 𝑎4 (1 − 𝑒 2 ) [∵ 𝑏 2
= 𝑎2 (1 − 𝑒 2 )]
2 2 32
⇒ 9 𝑎2 (1 − ) + 𝑎2 = 𝑎4 (1 − ) ⇒ 𝑎2 =
5 5 3
32 2 32
Now, 𝑏 2 = 𝑎2 (1 − 𝑒 2 ) ⇒ 𝑏 2 = (1 − ) =
3 5 5
Hence, the equation of the required ellipse is
At point (3, 5)
𝑥2 𝑦2 2 2
32 + 32 = 1 or, 3𝑥 + 5 𝑦 = 32
𝑆1 = 3(3)2 + 5(5)2 − 32 = 120 > 0
3 5
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 and 𝑆2 = 25(3)2 + 9(5)2 − 450 Hence, the required point is (6, −18/5)
473 (c)
= 225 + 225 − 450 = 0 𝑥2 𝑦2
If 𝑆 and 𝑆′ are two foci of the hyperbola 𝑎2 − 𝑏2 =
∴ Point (3, 5) lies outside the first ellipse and for 1 and 𝑃(𝑥, 𝑦) is any point on it. Then,
second ellipse lies on the ellipse. 𝑆 ′ 𝑃 − 𝑆𝑃 = 2𝑎 = Transverse axis
474 (a)
Hence, two tangents for first ellipse and one 𝑥2 𝑦2
tangent for second ellipse can be drawn Let the equation of the hyperbola be − =1
𝑎2 𝑏2
It is given that 𝑎 = 3 and 𝑎𝑒 = 5
470 (c) 5 25
Put the value of ∴ 𝑒 = and 𝑏 2 = 𝑎2 (𝑒 2 − 1) ⇒ 𝑏 2 = 9 ( − 1)
3 9
(𝑥, 𝑦) ≡ (tan θ + sin θ, tan θ − sin θ) In the given = 16
option, we get the required result. 𝑥2 𝑦2
So, the equation of the hyperbola is 9
− 16 = 1
On putting the value of 𝑥 and 𝑦 in option (c), we
get 475 (a)
[(tan θ + sin θ)2 − (tan θ − sin θ2 ]2 The coordinates of 𝑄 and 𝑅 are (0, 𝑏 cosec θ) and
= 16(tan θ (0, 𝑏 sin θ)
+ sin θ) × (tan θ − sin θ) ∴ 𝐶𝑄 = 𝑏 cosec 𝜃 and 𝐶𝑅 = 𝑏 sin 𝜃
⇒ [tan2 θ + sin2 θ − tan2 θ − sin2 θ + ⇒ 𝐶𝑄 × 𝐶𝑅 = 𝑏 2
4 tan θ sin θ]2 = 16(tan2 θ − sin2 θ) 476 (c)
Given, equation of hyperbola
⇒ (4 tan θ ∙ sin θ)2 = 16(tan2 θ − sin2 θ)
(10𝑥 − 5)2 + (10𝑦 − 4)2 = 𝜆2 (3𝑥 + 4𝑦 − 1)2 can
⇒ 16 tan2 θ sin2 θ = 16 tan2 θ (1 − cos2 θ)
be rewritten as
⇒ 16 tan2 ∙ θ sin2 θ = 16 tan2 θ sin2 θ
2 2
Hence, the option (c) satisfies √(𝑥 − 1) + (𝑦 − 2) 𝜆
2 5
471 (d) 3𝑥+4𝑦−1
=| |
𝑥2 𝑦2 | 5 | 2
Given, 16 + 9
=1
𝑃𝑆
This is of the form of 𝑃𝑀 = 𝑒
Length of latusrectum Where, 𝑃 is any point on the hyperbola and 𝑆 is a
focus and 𝑀 is the point of directrix.
2𝑏 2 2 × 9 9 𝜆
= = = Here, |2| > 1 ⇒ |𝜆| > 2 (∵ 𝑒 > 1)
𝑎 4 2
⇒ 𝜆 < −2 or 𝜆 > 2
472 (b)
478 (c)
Let (ℎ, 𝑘) be the point of intersection of the
On homogenising 𝑦 2 − 𝑥 2 = 4 with the help of the
tangents. Then, the chord of contact of tangents is
line √3𝑥 + 𝑦 = 2, we get
the coomon chord of the circles 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 12 and 2
𝑥2 + 𝑦2 − 5 𝑥 + 3 𝑦 − 2 = 0 (√3𝑥 + 𝑦)
𝑦2 − 𝑥2 = 4
4
⇒ 𝑦 − 𝑥 = 3𝑥 + 𝑦 2 + 2√3𝑥𝑦
2 2 2

⇒ 4𝑥 2 + 2√3𝑥𝑦 = 0
√ℎ2 − 𝑎𝑏
∴ tan θ = 2
𝑎+𝑏
2√3 − 0
⇒ tan θ =
4
The equation of the common chord is √3
5𝑥 − 3𝑦 − 10 = 0 …(i) ⇒ θ = tan−1 ( )
2
Also, the equation of the chord of contact is 479 (b)
ℎ𝑥 + 𝑘𝑦 − 12 = 0 …(ii) 𝑥2 𝑦2
Equations (i) and (ii) represent the same line. Let the standard equation of ellipse is + =
𝑎2 𝑏2
Therefore, 1 (𝑎 > 𝑏)
ℎ 𝑘 −12 Minor axis = 2𝑏 = 8 ⇒ 𝑏 = 4
= = ⇒ ℎ = 6, 𝑘 = −18/5
5 −3 −10
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 And eccentricity = 𝑒 =
√5 5 5 5 2 5 2
3 ∴ 2(2)(𝜆) + 2 ( ) 2 ( ) − 2 ( ) − 2(2)2 − 𝜆 ( )
2 2 2 2
Now, 𝑏 2 = 𝑎2 (1 − 𝑒 2 )
=0
5
⇒ (4)2 = 𝑎2 (1 − ) 25 25𝜆
9 ⇒ 4𝜆 + 25 − −8− =0
4 2 4
⇒ 16 = 𝑎2 ( ) 25𝜆 25
9 ⇒ − 4𝜆 = −8 ⇒ 𝜆 = 2
2 4 2
⇒ 𝑎 = 36 ⇒ 𝑎 = 6
On putting the value of 𝜆 in Eq.(i), we get
Length of major axis = 2𝑎 = 12
2𝑥 2 + 5𝑥𝑦 + 2𝑦 2 + 4𝑥 + 5𝑦 + 2 = 0
480 (c)
Which is the required equation.
We know that, if three normals to the parabola
484 (b)
𝑦 2 = 4𝑎𝑥 through point (ℎ, 𝑘), then ℎ > 2𝑎
The centre of the given circle is 𝑂(3, 2)
1
Here, ℎ = 𝑎 and 𝑎 = 4

1 1
∴ 𝑎 > 2. ⇒ 𝑎>
4 2

481 (c)
Obviously it is an ellipse, because the normal and Since, 𝑂𝐴 and 𝑂𝐵 are perpendicular to 𝑃𝐴and 𝑃𝐵.
tangent at point 𝑃 of an ellipse bisect the internal Also, 𝑂𝑃 is the diameter of the circumcircle of △
and external angles between the focal distance of 𝑃𝐴𝐵
the point Its equation is
482 (a) (𝑥 − 3)(𝑥 − 1) + (𝑦 − 2)(𝑦 − 8) = 0
Since 3 𝑥 + 𝑦 = 0 is a tangent to the circle with ⇒ 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 4𝑥 − 10𝑦 + 19 = 0
centre at (2, −1) 485 (b)
∴Radius = Length of the ⊥ from (2, −1) on 3 𝑥 + Condition for tangency to the ellipse is
𝑦=0
𝑐 2 = 𝑎2 𝑚2 ± 𝑏 2
6−1 5 5
⇒ Radius = = =√
√9 + 1 √10 2 ⇒ 𝑐 2 = 9(−1)2 ± 16
So, the equation of the circle is
𝑐 2 = 25
5
(𝑥 − 2)2 + (𝑦 + 1)2 =
2 ⇒ 𝑐 = ±5
2 2
5
⇒𝑥 +𝑦 −4𝑥+2𝑦+ =0
2 486 (d)
The combined equation of the tangents drawn The given equation can be written as
from the origin to this circle is (𝑥 − 4)2 = 𝑦 − (𝑐 − 16)
2
5 5 5 Therefore, the vertex of the parabola is (4, 𝑐 +
(𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 4 𝑥 + 2 𝑦 + ) ( ) = (−2 𝑥 + 𝑦 + )
2 2 2 16). This point lies on 𝑥-axis
⇒ 3 𝑥 2 − 8 𝑥𝑦 − 3 𝑦 2 = 0 ⇒ 3 𝑥 + 𝑦 = 0, 𝑥 − 3 𝑦 ∴ 𝑐 − 16 = 0 ⇒ 𝑐 = 16
=0 487 (d)
483 (d) The centre and radius of given circle are (𝑟, ℎ) and
Given equation is 2𝑥 2 + 5𝑥𝑦 + 2𝑦 2 + 4𝑥 + 5𝑦 = 0 𝑟
and equation of its asymptotes is Thus, 𝑥 = 0 is one of tangent
2 2
2𝑥 + 5𝑥𝑦 + 2𝑦 + 4𝑥 + 5𝑦 + 𝜆 = 0 …(i) Let another tangent is 𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 to the circ le. This
Which is the equation of pair of straight lines line will be tangent, if
Eq.(i) is compared by the standard equation of ℎ − 𝑚𝑟
=𝑟
pair of straight lines. √1 + 𝑚2
5 5
⇒ 𝑎 = 2, 𝑏 = 2, ℎ = 2 , g = 2, 𝑓 = 2 and 𝑐 = 𝜆 ℎ2 − 𝑟 2
⇒ 𝑚=( )
The condition for a pair of straight lines is 2ℎ𝑟
𝑎𝑏𝑐 + 2𝑓gℎ − 𝑎𝑓 2 − 𝑏g 2 − 𝑐ℎ2 = 0 Therefore, equation of tangent is

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 (ℎ2 − 𝑟 2 ) 𝑂𝐵
𝑦= 𝑥 tan 60° =
2ℎ𝑟 𝑂𝑆
⇒ (ℎ2 − 𝑟 2 )𝑥 − 2ℎ𝑟 𝑦 = 0 𝑏
⇒ √3 =
Required tangents are 𝑥 = 0 and (ℎ2 − 𝑟 2 )𝑥 − 𝑎𝑒
𝑏
2ℎ𝑟𝑦 = 0 ⇒ = 𝑒√3
488 (b) 𝑎
𝑏2
Equation of tangent to hyperbola having slope 𝑚 Now, 𝑒 2 = 1 − 𝑎2 ⇒ 𝑒 2 = 1 − 3𝑒 2
is 1
⇒ 4𝑒 2 = 1 ⇒ 𝑒 =
2
𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 + √9𝑚2 − 4 …(i) 494 (d)
The locus of the point of intersection of the
Equation of tangent to circle is 𝑥2 𝑦2
perpendicular tangents to ellipse 𝑎2 + 𝑏2 = 1, is a
𝑦 = 𝑚(𝑥 − 4) + √16𝑚2 + 16 …(ii) director circle and whose equation is given by
2
Eqs. (i)and (ii)will be identical for 𝑚 = satisfy 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 𝑎2 + 𝑏 2
√5

∴ Here, the equation of director circle is

∴ Equation of common tangent is
𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 9 + 4 ⇒ 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 13
2𝑥 − √5𝑦 + 4 = 0
495 (b)
489 (d) 𝑥2 𝑦2
𝑥2 𝑦2 Any tangent to the hyperbola 𝑎2 − 𝑏2 = 1 is
The given ellipse is + = 1. The value of the
9 4
𝑥2 𝑦2 𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 ± √𝑎2 𝑚2 − 𝑏 2
expression 9
+ 4
− 1 is positive for 𝑥 = 1, 𝑦 = 2
or, 𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 + 𝑥, where 𝑐 = ±√𝑎2 𝑚2 − 𝑏 2 … (i)
and negative for 𝑥 = 2, 𝑦 = 1. Therefore, 𝑃 lies 𝑦2 𝑥2
outside 𝐸 and 𝑄 lies inside 𝐸. The value of the This will touch the hyperbola 2 − = 1,
𝑎 𝑏2
2 2 2 2 2 2
expression 𝑥 + 𝑦 − 9 is −ive for both the points 𝑐 =𝑎 −𝑏 𝑚
𝑃 and 𝑄. Therefore, 𝑃 and 𝑄 both lie inside 𝐶. ⇒ 𝑎2 𝑚2 − 𝑏 2 = 𝑎2 − 𝑏 2 𝑚2 [Using (i)]
2 (𝑎2 2) 2 2
Hence, 𝑃 lies inside 𝐶 but outside 𝐸 ⇒𝑚 + 𝑏 = 𝑎 + 𝑏 ⇒ 𝑚 = ±1
490 (b) Hence, the equations of the common tangents are
Let the equation of the ellipse be 𝑦 = ± 𝑥 ± √𝑎2 − 𝑏 2
(𝑥 − 1) 2 (𝑦 + 1) 2
+ = 1 … (i) 497 (b)
𝑎 2 𝑏2 The required equation is
It is given that 𝑎 = 8 and ellipse (i) passes 4 𝑥 + 5 𝑦 − 20 = 8 + 5 − 20 [Using : 𝑇 = 𝑆′]
through (1,3) ⇒ 4 𝑥 + 5 𝑦 = 13
∴ 𝑏 2 = 16 498 (c)
(𝑥−1)2
Hence, the equation of the ellipse is 64 + Let 𝑃(𝑥1 , 𝑦2 ) be any point outside the circle.
(𝑦+1) 2 Length of tangent to the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 4𝑥 + 3 =
= 1
16 0 is
491 (a)
Equation of 𝐴𝐵 is √𝑥12 + 𝑦12 + 4𝑥1 + 3
493 (c) And length of tangent of the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 6𝑥 +
Let the equation of ellipse be 5 = 0 is
𝑥2 𝑦2
+ =1 √𝑥12 + 𝑦12 − 6𝑥1 + 5
𝑎2 𝑏 2
∴ According to question,
√𝑥12 + 𝑦12 + 4𝑥1 + 3 2
=
√𝑥12 + 𝑦12 − 6𝑥1 + 5 3
⇒ 9𝑥12 + 9𝑦12 + 36𝑥1
+ 27 − 4𝑥12 − 4𝑦12 + 24𝑥1
− 20 = 0
In ∆𝑆𝑂𝐵,
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 ⇒ 5𝑥12 + 5𝑦12 + 60𝑥1 + 7 = 0 and 𝑥1 𝑥2 𝑥3 𝑥4 = 𝑐 4
∴ Locus of point is 5𝑥 2 + 5𝑦 2 + 60𝑥 + 7 = 0 Similarly, 𝑦1 + 𝑦2 + 𝑦3 + 𝑦4 = 0
499 (c) and 𝑦1 𝑦2 𝑦3 𝑦4 = 𝑐 4
Let 𝑆 = 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 2𝑥 505 (c)
At 𝑃(−1, 0), 𝑆1 = (−1)2 + 0 − 2(−1) = 3 > 0 In ∆ 𝐴𝐵𝐷, we have
This point 𝑃(−1, 0) lies outside the circle 𝑦
500 (c) tan θ = … (i)
𝑥
Here, 𝑟 = √(4 − 2)2 + (6 − 3)2 = 13
∴ area of circle= π𝑟 2 = π × 13 = 13π sq units
501 (d)
Let 𝐴𝐵 is a chord and its equation is 𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 …(i)

In ∆𝐵𝐶𝐷, we have
𝑦
tan(90° − θ) =
Equation of 𝐶𝑀 which is perpendicular to 𝐴𝐵, is 𝐶𝐷
𝑥 + 𝑚𝑦 = 𝜆 𝑦2
It passes through the centre (𝑎, 0) ⇒ 𝐶𝐷 = 𝑦 tan θ = [using Eq. (i)]
𝑥
⇒ 𝑥 + 𝑚𝑦 = 𝑎 …(ii)
On eliminating 𝑚 from Eqs. (i) and (ii), we get 4𝑎𝑥
⇒ 𝐶𝐷 = = 4𝑎
𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 𝑎𝑥 𝑥
⇒ 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 𝑎𝑥 = 0 is the locus of the centre of 506 (c)
the required circle The two circles are
502 (d) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 4 𝑥 − 6 𝑦 − 3 = 0 and, 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 2 𝑥 +
2𝑎
Since, distance between directrices, = 10 2𝑦+1=0
𝑒
The coordinates of the centres and radii are :
10 × √2 Centres: 𝐶1 (2,3) 𝐶2 (−1, −1)
⇒ 𝑎= = 5√2
2 Radii: 𝑟1 = 4 𝑟2 = 1
Clearly, 𝐶1 𝐶2 = 5 = 𝑟1 + 𝑟2
∴Distance between foci, 2𝑎𝑒 = 2 × 5√2 × √2
Therefore, there are 3 common tangents to the
= 20 given circles
507 (a)
503 (d) Let 𝑃 (𝑎𝑡1 , 2𝑎𝑡1 ), 𝒬 (𝑎𝑡22 , 2𝑎𝑡2 ) be a focal chord of
The given equation of ellipse can be rewritten as the parabola 𝑦 2 = 4𝑎𝑥
𝑥2 𝑦2
+ =1 Therefore, the tangents at 𝑃 and 𝒬 meet at
16 9
Here, 𝑎 = 4, 𝑏 = 3 [𝑎𝑡1 𝑡2 , 𝑎(𝑡1 + 𝑡2 )]
2𝑏2 2×9 9
∴ Length of latusrectum = 𝑎
= 4
=2 Since, 𝑡1 𝑡2 = −1
504 (d)
It is given that 𝑥1 = −𝑎
𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 𝑎2 ..(i) and 𝑦1 = 𝑎(𝑡1 + 𝑡2 )
and 𝑥𝑦 = 𝑐 2 …(ii)
From Eq.(i) and (ii), and normal at 𝑃 and 𝒬, meet at
𝑐4
𝑥 2 + 2 = 𝑎2 [2𝑎 + 𝑎(𝑡12 + 𝑡22 − 1), 𝑎(𝑡1 + 𝑡2 )]
𝑥
⇒ 𝑥 4 − 𝑎2 𝑥 2 + 𝑐 4 = 0 …(iii)
∴ 𝑥2 = 2𝑎 + 𝑎(𝑡12 + 𝑡22 − 1)
Now, 𝑥1 , 𝑥2 , 𝑥3 , 𝑥4 will be roots of Eq.(iii)
∴ 𝑥1 + 𝑥2 + 𝑥3 + 𝑥4 = 0

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 and 𝑦2 = 𝑎(𝑡1 + 𝑡2 ) The coordinates of centres 𝐶1 and 𝐶2 of two
circles are (1,0) and (2,3) respectively. Let 𝑟1 and
∴ 𝑥1 𝑥2 + 𝑦1 𝑦2 = −𝑎 [2𝑎 + 𝑎(𝑡12 + 𝑡22 − 1)] 𝑟2 be the radii of two circles. Then, 𝑟1 = 2 and 𝑟2 =
+ 𝑎2 (𝑡1 + 𝑡2 )2
√21
= −3𝑎2 Clearly, 𝑟1 − 𝑟2 < 𝐶1 𝐶2 < 𝑟1 + 𝑟2
Hence, the two circles intersect each other
Now, 𝑥1 𝑥2 + 𝑦1 𝑦2 = 𝑎𝑡12 . 𝑎𝑡22 + 2𝑎𝑡1 . 2𝑎𝑡2 511 (b)
Given equation of an ellipse can be rewritten as
= 𝑎2 (𝑡1 𝑡2 )2 + 4𝑎2 (𝑡1 𝑡2 )
(𝑥 − 1)2 (𝑦 + 1)2
2 2
= 𝑎 − 4𝑎 = −3𝑎 2
(∴ 𝑡1 𝑡2 = −1) + =1
1/8 1/6
508 (d) Here, 𝑏 > 𝑎
Suppose 𝐴𝐵 is a chord of the circle through
𝐴(𝑝, 𝑞) having 𝑀(ℎ, 0) as its mid point. The 1/8 1
Now, 𝑒 = √1 − =
coordinates of 𝐵 are (−𝑝 + 2ℎ, −𝑞) 1/6 2

√1/6 𝑏
∴ Directrix, 𝑦 + 1 = ± ( 1/2 ) [∵ 𝑦 = ± 𝑒 ]

2
⇒ 𝑦+1=± ⇒ 3𝑦 + 3 = ±√6
√6
As 𝐵 lies on the circle 512 (a)
𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 𝑝𝑥 + 𝑞𝑦, we have The line 𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 + 𝑐 touches the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 =
(−𝑝 + 2ℎ)2 + (−𝑞)2 = 𝑝(−𝑝 + 2ℎ) + 𝑞(−𝑞)
𝑟 2 , if and only if 𝑐 = ±𝑟√1 + 𝑚2 here we have line
⇒ 2𝑝2 + 2𝑞 2 − 6𝑝ℎ + 4ℎ2 = 0
3𝑥 − 2𝑦 = 𝑘
⇒ 2ℎ2 − 3𝑝ℎ + 𝑝2 + 𝑞 2 = 0 …(i) 3 1
As there are two distinct chords from 𝐴(𝑝, 𝑞) ⇒ 𝑦= 𝑥− 𝑘
2 2
which are bisected on 𝑥-axis, there must be two and circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 4𝑟 2
distinct values of ℎ satisfying Eq. (i) ∴ By condition 𝑐 = ±𝑎√1 + 𝑚2, we have
𝐷 = 9𝑝2 − (4)(2)(𝑝2 + 𝑞 2 ) > 0
⇒ 𝑝2 > 8𝑞 2 1 9
− 𝑘 = ±2𝑟√1 +
509 (d) 2 4
𝐴𝐶
In ∆ 𝑂𝐶𝐴, tan 30° = 𝑂𝐶 On squaring both sides, we get
1 2𝑎𝑡 1 2 13
⇒ = 2 ⇒ 𝑡 = 2√3 𝑘 = 4𝑟 2 ( )
4 4
√3 𝑎𝑡
⇒ 𝑘 = 52𝑟 2
2

513 (a)
By the condition of parabola

𝑃𝑀2 = 𝑃𝑆 2

⇒ (𝑥 + 4)2 = (𝑥 − 2)2 + (𝑦 − 1)2

Again , in ∆ 𝑂𝐶𝐴
𝑂𝐴 = √𝑂𝐶 2 + 𝐴𝐶 2
= √(𝑎𝑡 2 )2 + (2𝑎𝑡)2
2 2
= √[(2√3) 2 ] 𝑎2 + 4𝑎2 (2√3)

= √144𝑎2 + 48𝑎2 = √192𝑎2 ⇒ 𝑦 2 − 2𝑦 − 12𝑥 − 11 = 0

⇒ 𝑂𝐴 = 8√3𝑎
510 (b) 514 (a)

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 𝑥 𝑦 2
Let cos 𝜃 + sin 𝜃 = 1 be a tangent to the ellipse. Putting 𝑠 = 1 in 𝑥 = 2𝑠, 𝑦 = 𝑠 , we obtain 𝑥 =
𝑎 𝑏
It is given that 2, 𝑦 = 2
𝑝 = 𝑎 sec 𝜃 and 𝑞 = 𝑏 cosec 𝜃 Hence, the required point is (2,2)
2 2
𝑎 𝑏 520 (b)
∴ 2+ 2=1
𝑝 𝑞 Transverse and conjugate axes of a rectangular
515 (d) hyperbola are equal i.e. 𝑏 = 𝑎
Since, given that foci of an ellipse are (2, 2)and (4,
𝑏2
2) major axis is of length 10 ∴ 𝑒 = √1 + 2 = √1 + 1 = √2
𝑎
⇒ 2𝑎𝑒 = 2 …(i) 521 (c)
Let the equation of circle be
and 2𝑎 = 10 ⇒ 𝑎 = 5 ...(ii)
𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 2𝑔𝑥 + 2𝑓𝑦 + 𝑐 = 0 …(i)
From Eqs. (i) and (ii), Since, circle (i) cuts the given circle orthogonally
∴ 2(−𝑔)(3) + 2(−𝑓)(−2) = 𝑐 − 3
2×5×𝑒 =2 ⇒ −6𝑔 + 4𝑓 = 𝑐 − 3 …(ii)
Also, Eq. (i) passes through (3, 0)
1
⇒ 𝑒= ∴ 32 + 02 + 2𝑔(3) + 2𝑓(0) + 𝑐 = 0
5
⇒ 6𝑔 + 𝑐 + 9 = 0 …(iii)
1 As Eq. (i) touches 𝑦-axis
∵ 𝑏 2 = 𝑎2 (1 − 𝑒 2 ) ∴ 𝑏 2 = 25 (1 − ) = 24
25 ∴ |−𝑓| = √𝑔2 + 𝑓 2 − 𝑐
and centre of an ellipse =mid point of foci =(3, 2) ⇒ 𝑔2 = 𝑐 …(iv)
From Eqs. (iii) and (iv), we get
Equation of an ellipse is 𝑔 = −3 and 𝑐 = 9
∴ From Eq. (ii),
(𝑥 − 3)2 (𝑦 − 2)2 −6(−3) + 4𝑓 = 9 − 3 ⇒ 𝑓 = −3
+ =1
25 24 ∴ Required equation of circle is
516 (a) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 6𝑥 − 6𝑦 + 9 = 0
Given tangents 5𝑥 − 12𝑦 + 10 = 0 and 5𝑥 − 522 (a)
12𝑦 − 16 = 0 are parallel Radius = √(𝑎 − 𝜋)2 + (𝑏 − 𝑒)2
𝑐1 − 𝑐2 =irrational= 𝑘
∴ Radius = | |
2√𝑎2 + 𝑏 2 ∴ Circle (𝑥 − 𝜋)2 + (𝑦 − 𝑒)2 = 𝑘 2
10 − (−16) 26 523 (c)
=| |=| |=1
2√52 + (−12)2 2.13 2𝑏2
Given length of latusrectum = 𝑎
=9
517 (b)
As we know, if 𝑃 is any point on the ellipse, then 9𝑎
⇒ 𝑏2 = 2
…(i)
sum of focal distances of any point on the ellipse
is equal to the length of major axis, 𝑖𝑒, 𝑃𝑆 + 𝑃𝑠 ′ = and 𝑒 = 4
5

2𝑎 = 2 ∙ √20 = 4√5
518 (b) 25 𝑏2
Sum of ordinates of feet of normals drawn from a =1+ 2
16 𝑎
point is zero
9𝑎 25
So, there arithmetic mean is zero ⇒ 1 + 2𝑎2 = 16 [form eq.(i)]
519 (b)
Eliminating 𝑡 from 𝑥 = 𝑡 2 + 1, 𝑦 = 2𝑡, we obtain 9 9
⇒ = ⇒ 𝑎=8
𝑦2 = 4 𝑥 − 4 2𝑎 16
2
Substituting 𝑥 = 2𝑠, 𝑦 = 𝑠 in 𝑦 2 = 4𝑥 − 4, we On putting the value of 𝑎 in Eq. (i), we get
obtain 9×8
2𝑠 3 − 𝑠 2 − 1 = 0 ⇒ (𝑠 − 1)(2 𝑠 2 + 𝑠 + 1) = 0 𝑏2 = ⇒ 𝑏=6
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 ∴ Equation of hyperbola is Given equation can be rewritten as

𝑥2 𝑦2 𝑥2 𝑦2 (𝑥−3)2
+
(𝑦−5)2
=1 [𝑏 > 𝑎]
− = 1 ⇒ − =1 9 25
8 2 62 64 36

524 (d) 𝑎2 9 4
Given, 𝑆 (6, 4) and 𝑆 ′ (−4, 4) and eccentricity, 𝑒 = ∴ 𝑒 = √1 − 2
= √1 − =
𝑏 25 5
2
∴ 𝑆𝑆 ′ = √(6 + 4)2 + (4 − 4)2 = 10 529 (c)
But 𝑆𝑆 ′ = 2 𝑎𝑒 The equations of the given circles are
∴ 2𝑎 × 2 = 10 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 10𝑥 + 16 = 0
5 ⇒ (𝑥 − 5)2 + 𝑦 2 = 32 …(i)
⇒𝑎=
2 Whose centre is (5, 0) and radius=3
And we know that, And 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 𝑟 2 …(ii)
𝑏 2 = 𝑎2 (𝑒 2 − 1)
25 75
⇒ 𝑏2 = (4 − 1) =
4 4
6+(−4) 4+4
Centre of hyperbola is ( 2 , 2 ) = (1, 4)
(𝑥−1)2 (𝑦−4)2
∴ Equation of hyperbola is 25 − 75 =1
4 4
Whose centre is (0, 0) and radius = 𝑟
4(𝑥 − 1)2 4(𝑦 − 4)2 Clearly, these two circles will intersect each other
⇒ − =1 at two distinct points, if 𝑟 > 𝑂𝐴
25 75
525 (b) ⇒ 𝑟 > 5 − 3 ⇒ 𝑟 > 2 and 𝑟 < 𝑂𝐵
We have, ⇒𝑟 <2+3+3 ⇒𝑟 <𝐵
𝑑𝑦 𝑑𝑦 2𝑎 ∴ 2<𝑟<8
𝑦 2 = 4 𝑎𝑥 ⇒ 2𝑦 = 4𝑎 ⇒ =
𝑑𝑥 𝑑𝑥 𝑦 530 (c)
At (𝑥1 , 𝑦1 ), we have 𝑚 𝑚3 1
Equation of normal is 𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 − 2 − 4 (𝑎 = 4). It
2
𝑦1 𝑦1 𝑦1
Subtangent = = = passes through (𝑐, 0)
(𝑑𝑦/𝑑𝑥) 2𝑎/𝑦1 2𝑎
𝑚 𝑚3
𝑑𝑦 ∴ 0 = 𝑐𝑚 − − ⇒𝑚=0
Subnormal = 𝑦1 = 2𝑎 2 2
𝑑𝑥 𝑚2 1 1
𝑦1
2 And 4 = 𝑐 − 2 ⇒ 𝑐 > 2
Clearly, 𝑦12 = ( ) × 2𝑎
2𝑎 Then, all values of 𝑚 are real
2
i.e. (Ordinate) = Subtangent × Subnormal 531 (b)
Hence, subtangent, ordinate and subnormal are in 17
2𝑎 = . 2𝑏
G.P. 8
527 (a) 17
𝑥2 𝑦2 ⇒ 𝑎= 𝑏
Let the equation of the ellipse be 𝑎2 + 𝑏2 = 1 8
It passes through (2,1) ∵𝑏 2 = 𝑎2 (1 − 𝑒 2 )
4 1
∴ 2+ 2=1
𝑎 𝑏 289 2
4 1 4 1 ⇒ 𝑏2 = 𝑏 (1 − 𝑒 2 )
⇒ 2+ 2 =1⇒ 2+ =1 64
𝑎 2
𝑎 (1 − 𝑒 ) 𝑎 1
𝑎2 (1 − ) 4 64
4 4 16 16 ⇒ 1 − 𝑒2 =
⇒ 2+ =1⇒ = 1 ⇒ 𝑎2 = 289
𝑎 3𝑎 2 3𝑎 2 3
4 1 1 1 225
∴ 2 + 2 = 1 ⇒ 2 = ⇒ 𝑏2 = 4 ⇒ 𝑒2 =
𝑎 𝑏 𝑏 4 289
Hence, the equation of the ellipse is
15
3𝑥 2 𝑦 2 ⇒ 𝑒=
+ = 1 or, 3𝑥 2 + 4𝑦 2 = 16 17
16 4
528 (c) 532 (c)
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 Given equation can be rewritten as 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 10 𝑥 = 0 and 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 12𝑥 + 20 = 0.
Therefore,
(𝑥−1)2 𝑦2
9
− 3
= 1 …(i) 𝑎2 + 16 + 10𝑎 > 0 and 𝑎2 + 16 − 12𝑎 + 20 > 0
⇒ (𝑎 + 2)(𝑎 + 8) > 0 and (𝑎 − 6)2 > 0
Then, equation of its conjugate hyperbola will be ⇒ (𝑎 + 2)(𝑎 + 8) > 0 and 𝑎 ≠ 6 [∵ (𝑎 − 6)2 >
𝑦2 (𝑥−1)2
0 for all 𝑎 ≠ 6]
3
− 9
= 1 …(ii) ⇒ 𝑎 ∈ (−∞, −8) ∪ (−2,6) ∪ (6, ∞)
538 (a)
Here, 𝑎2 = 9, 𝑏 2 = 3 Major axis = 6 = 2𝑎
∴ 𝑎2 = 𝑏 2 (𝑒 2 − 1) ⇒ 9 = 3(𝑒 2 − 1) ⇒ 𝑎=3
⇒ 𝑒2 − 1 = 3 ⇒ 𝑒 = 2 1 3√3
Also , 𝑒 = 2 ⇒ 𝑏 = 2
533 (c)
Let 𝑃(ℎ, 𝑘) be the pole of a focal chord of the Thus required equation is
parabola 𝑦 2 = 4𝑎𝑥. Then, the equation of the
(𝑥 − 7)2 𝑦 2
chord is + 27 = 1
9
𝑘𝑦 − 2𝑎(𝑥 + ℎ) = 0 4
It passes through (𝑎, 0)
∴𝑎+ℎ=0 ⇒ 3𝑥 2 + 4𝑦 2 − 42𝑥 + 120 = 0
Hence, the locus of (ℎ, 𝑘) is 𝑥 + 𝑎 = 0 i.e. 𝑥 = −𝑎 539 (d)
Clearly, it is the directrix of the parabola Let point 𝑃(𝑥1 , 𝑦1 ) be any point on the circle,
534 (c) therefore it satisfy the circle
The equation of the given conic is (𝑥1 − 3)2 + (𝑦1 + 2)2 = 5𝑟 2 …(i)
4(𝑥 2 − 6𝑥 + 9) + 16(𝑦 2 − 2𝑦 + 1) = 53 The length of the tangent drawn from point
or, 4(𝑥 − 3)2 + 16(𝑦 − 1)2 = 53 𝑃(𝑥1 , 𝑦1 ) to the circle
(𝑥−3)2 (𝑦−1)2
or, 53 + 53 =1 (𝑥 − 3)2 + (𝑦 + 2)2 = 𝑟 2 is
4 16
√(𝑥1 − 3)2 + (𝑦1 + 2)2 − 𝑟 2 = √5𝑟 2 − 𝑟 2 [from
Let 𝑒 be the eccentricity of the above ellipse. Then,
Eq. (i)]
53/16 √3 ⇒ 16 = 2𝑟 ⇒ 𝑟 = 8
𝑒 = √1 − =
53/14 2 ∴ The area between two circles
536 (d) = 𝜋5𝑟 2 − 𝜋𝑟 2 = 4𝜋𝑟 2 = 4𝜋 × 82 = 256𝜋 sq units
Let the coordinates of 𝐴 and 𝐵 be (𝑥1 , 𝑦1 ) and 540 (b)
2 Clearly, 𝑃𝐴 is the length of the tangent drawn
(𝑥2 , 𝑦2 ) respectively. Then, 𝑥1 , 𝑥2 are roots of 𝑥 +
2 2
2𝑎𝑥 − 𝑏 = 0 and 𝑦1 , 𝑦2 are roots of 𝑥 + 2𝑝𝑥 − from 𝑃(2,1) to the circle 2(𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 ) − 3𝑥 + 4𝑦 =
𝑞2 = 0 0
2
∴ 𝑥1 + 𝑥2 = −2𝑎, 𝑥1 𝑥2 = −𝑏 3
and 𝑦1 + 𝑦2 = −2𝑝, 𝑦1 𝑦2 = −𝑞 2 Δ𝑃𝐴 = √4 + 1 − × 2 + 2 × 1 = 2
2
Now,
1 541 (c)
Radius = 𝐴𝐵 Let equation of circle touching 𝑥-axis is
2
1 𝑥 2 − 2ℎ𝑥 + ℎ2 + 𝑦 2 − 2𝑘𝑦 = 0
⇒ Radius = √(𝑥 )2 (𝑦 )2
2 − 𝑥1 + 2 − 𝑦1
It passes through (2, 2) and (9, 9)
2
⇒ Radius ⇒ 4 − 4ℎ + ℎ2 + 4 − 4𝑘 = 0 …(i)
1 and 81 − 18ℎ + 81 + ℎ2 − 18𝑘 = 0 …(ii)
= √(𝑥1 + 𝑥2 )2 + (𝑦1 + 𝑦2 )2 − 4𝑥1 𝑥2 − 4 𝑦1 𝑦2
2 On solving Eqs. (i) and (ii), we get
1
⇒ Radius = √4𝑎2 + 4𝑝2 + 4𝑏 2 + 4𝑞 2 7ℎ2 − 252 = 0 ⇒ ℎ = 6
2 542 (b)
= √𝑎2 + 𝑏 2 + 𝑝2 + 𝑞 2 Since, the tangent to the parabola at point 𝑡1 and
537 (a) 𝑡2 are 𝑡1 𝑦 = 𝑥 + 𝑎𝑡12 and 𝑡2 𝑦 = 𝑎𝑡22
The point (𝑎, 4) lies out side the circles
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 Also, tangents are perpendicular to the parabola 𝑎 cos 𝛼 + 𝑦 sin 𝛼 2
1 1 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 𝑎2 ( ) =0
therefore, 𝑡 ∙ 𝑡 = −1 or 𝑡2 𝑡2 = −1 𝑝
1 2
We also know that their point of intersection is ⇒ [𝑥 2 (𝑝2 − 𝑎2 cos2 𝛼) + 𝑦 2 (𝑝2 − 𝑎2 sin2 𝛼)
[𝑎𝑡1 𝑡2 , 𝑎(𝑡1 + 𝑡2 )] or [−𝑎, 𝑎(𝑡1 + 𝑡2 )] − 2𝑥𝑦𝑎2 sin 𝛼 cos 𝛼 = 0]
∴ Point of intersection lie on directrix 𝑥 = −𝑎 or The lines given by this equation are at right angle,
𝑥+𝑎 =0 if
543 (d) (𝑝2 − 𝑎2 cos2 𝛼) + (𝑝2 − 𝑎2 sin2 𝛼) = 0
If 𝑦1 , 𝑦2 and 𝑦3 are the ordinates of three points ⇒ 2𝑝2 = 𝑎2 (sin2 𝛼 + cos2 𝛼)
on the parabola 𝑦 2 = 4𝑎𝑥, then the area of the ⇒ 𝑎2 = 2𝑝2
triangle formed by them is given by 546 (b)
1 The equation 𝑥 2 − 𝑦 2 = 0, is an equation of
∆= |(𝑦 − 𝑦2 )(𝑦2 − 𝑦3 )(𝑦3 − 𝑦1 )| rectangular hyperbola. Therefore, the locus of the
8𝑎 1
Here, 𝑎 = 1, 𝑦1 = 1, 𝑦2 = 2 and 𝑦3 = 4 equation 𝑥 2 − 𝑦 2 = 0 is a hyperbola
∴ Required area
1 547 (d)
= |(1 − 2)(2 − 4)(4 Since, the given hyperbola is a rectangular
8
− 1)|sq. units hyperbola, therefore the eccentricity of given
3 hyperbola is √2
⇒ Required area = sq. units
4
544 (a) 548 (b)
2 2
Let 𝑃(𝑐 cos 𝜃, 𝑐 sin 𝜃) be a point on 𝑥 + 𝑦 = 𝑐 . 2 Centre of circle is (2, 4) and radius is 5. The line
Then, the chord of contact of tangents drawn from will intersect the circle at two distinct points, if
𝑥2 𝑦2 the distance of (2, 4) from 3𝑥 − 4𝑦 = 𝑚 is less
𝑃 to the ellipse 2 + 2 = 1 is
𝑎 𝑏 than radius of the circle.
𝑐 cos 𝜃 𝑐 sin 𝜃 6 − 16 − 𝑚
( 2 )𝑥 + ( 2 )𝑦 = 1 … (i) 𝑖𝑒, | |<5
𝑎 𝑏 5
Let 𝑄(ℎ, 𝑘) be the mid-point of the chord of ⇒ −25 < 10 + 𝑚 < 25
contact of tangents to the ellipse drawn from ⇒ −35 < 𝑚 < 15
point 𝑃. Then, its equation is 549 (c)
ℎ𝑥 𝑘𝑦 ℎ2 𝑘 2 The length of the tangent drawn to the circle 𝑥 2 +
2
+ 2 = 2+ 2 … (ii)
𝑎 𝑏 𝑎 𝑏 𝑦 2 − 2𝑥 + 4𝑦 − 11 = 0 from the point (1, 3)
Clearly, (i) and (ii) represent the same line
𝑐 cos 𝜃 𝑐 sin 𝜃 1 = √12 + 32 − 2.1 + 12 − 11 = √22 − 13 = 3
∴ = = ℎ2 𝑘 2 550 (b)
ℎ 𝑘 +
𝑎2 𝑏2 𝑥2 𝑦2
Given , 2 − 1 = 1
ℎ 𝑘
⇒ cos 𝜃 = ℎ2 𝑘 2 and sin 𝜃 = ℎ2 𝑘 2
𝑐 (𝑎2 + 𝑏2 ) 𝑐 (𝑎2 + 𝑏2 ) Here, 𝑎2 = 2, 𝑏 2 = 1
2 2
ℎ2 𝑘 2 1
⇒ cos 𝜃 + sin 𝜃 = ( 2 + 2 ) ∙ Equation of asymptotes to the given hyperbola is
𝑐 𝑐 ℎ2 𝑘2 2
(𝑎2 + 𝑏2
) 𝑥 𝑦 𝑥 𝑦
2 2 2
− 1 = 0 and +1 =0
ℎ 𝑘 √2 √2
⇒ 𝑐 ( 2 + 2 ) = ℎ2 + 𝑘 2
2
𝑎 𝑏 Let 𝑃(√2 sec 𝜃, tan 𝜃) be any point, then product
2
𝑥2 𝑦2 of length of perpendicular.
Hence, the locus of (ℎ, 𝑘) is 𝑐 2 (𝑎2 + 𝑏2
) =𝑥 +2

𝑦2 √2 sec θ tan θ √2 sec θ tan θ

[ − ] [ + 1 ]
545 (a) = √2 1 √2
The combined equation of the lines joining the 1
√ + √ +
1 1 1
2 1 2 1
origin to the points of intersection of 𝑥 cos 𝛼 +
𝑦 sin 𝛼 = 𝑝 and 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 𝑎2 = 0 is a
sec 2 θ − tan2 θ
homogeneous equation of second degree given by = 3
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 2 2 2
= 𝑎𝑏 𝑎𝑏
3 = √( − 0) + ( − 0)
√𝑎2 + 𝑏 2 √𝑎2 + 𝑏 2
552 (b)
We have, 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 8𝑥 + 4𝑦 + 4 = 0 𝑎𝑏
= √2
Here, centre=(4, -2) √𝑎2 + 𝑏 2
And radius = √(4)2 + (−2)2 − 4 = 4
∴ Equation of circle is
Here, radius of circle is equal to 𝑥-coordinates of
the centre 𝑥2 + 𝑦2 = 𝑟2
∴ Circle touches 𝑦-axis
553 (c) 2𝑎2 𝑏 2
⇒ 𝑥2 + 𝑦2 = 2
Chord through intersection points 𝑃 and 𝒬 of the 𝑎 + 𝑏2
given circles is 𝑆1 − 𝑆2 = 0 557 (b)
∴ (𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 2𝑎𝑥 + 𝑐𝑦 + 𝑎) Let (𝑓, 𝑔)and (ℎ, 𝑘)are (4𝑡12 , 8𝑡1 ) and (4𝑡22 , 8𝑡2 )
− (𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 3𝑎𝑥 + 𝑑𝑦 − 1) = 0 respectively. Since, they are end points of a focal
⇒ 5𝑎𝑥 + (𝑐 − 𝑑)𝑦 + 𝑎 + 1 = 0 chord.
On comparing it with 5𝑥 + 𝑏𝑦 − 𝑎 = 0, we get
5𝑎 𝑐 − 𝑑 𝑎 + 1 ∴ 𝑡1 𝑡2 = −1
= =
5 𝑏 −𝑎
⇒ 𝑎(−𝑎) = 𝑎 + 1 Now, 𝑓ℎ = 4𝑡12 . 4𝑡22 = 16(𝑡1 𝑡2 )2 = 16
⇒ 𝑎2 + 𝑎 + 1 = 0
558 (a)
Which gives no real value of 𝑎
Since, the line 𝑦 − 3𝑥 = 0 touches the circle
Hence, the line will passes through 𝑃 and 𝒬 for no
∴ radius =perpendicular distance from the centre
value of 𝑎
(1, 1) to the tangent
554 (b) |1−3| 2
Focus is the mid-point of latusrectum = 1+9 = 10 …(i)
√ √
3−5 6+6 Let the other equation of tangent which is passing
So, its coordinates are ( , ) = (−1,6)
2 2
through origin is 𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥
555 (b) |1−𝑚|
Given equation of hyperbola is 25𝑥 2 − 16𝑦 2 = Radius =
√1+𝑚2
400. If (6,2) is the mid point of the chord, then 4 (1 − 𝑚)2
⇒ =
equation of chord is 𝑇 = 𝑆1 . 10 (1 + 𝑚2 )
⇒ 25(6𝑥) − 16(2𝑦) = (25)(36) − 16(4) ⇒ 3𝑚2 − 10𝑚 + 3 = 0
⇒ 75𝑥 − 16𝑦 = 418 ⇒ (3𝑚 − 1)(𝑚 − 3) = 0
556 (d) 1
⇒ 𝑚 = 3,
Given equation of ellipse are 3
𝑥2 𝑦2 𝑥2 𝑦2 At 𝑚 = 3, 𝑦 = 3𝑥 it is already given
𝑎2
+ = 1 and + = 1
𝑏2 𝑏2 𝑎2 1
At 𝑚 = 3 , 3𝑦 = 𝑥
560 (b)
Let (ℎ, 𝑘) be the mid-point of a chord of 𝑦 2 = 4𝑥.
Then, its equation is
𝑘𝑦 − 2(𝑥 + ℎ) = 𝑘 2 − 4 ℎ [Using ∶ 𝑇 = 𝑆′]
2
or, 𝑘𝑦 − 2𝑥 − 𝑘 + 2ℎ = 0
The point of the intersection of these ellipse are This passes through the vertex (0,0)
𝑎𝑏 𝑎𝑏 ∴ −𝑘 2 + 2ℎ = 0
(± ,± ) 𝑖𝑒, Hence, the locus of (ℎ, 𝑘) is −𝑦 2 + 2𝑥 = 0 or, 𝑦 2 =
√𝑎2 + 𝑏 2 √𝑎2 + 𝑏 2
2𝑥
𝑎𝑏 𝑎𝑏 562 (d)
𝑃( , )
√𝑎2 + 𝑏 2 √𝑎2 + 𝑏 2 Let coordinates of 𝑂 and 𝐴 (0, 0 ) and (𝑎𝑡 2 , 2𝑎𝑡)
respectively
∴ The distance between 𝑂𝑃 = 𝑟

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 ∴ Coordinates of mid point of 𝑂𝐴 are 568 (c)
Let the coordinates of 𝑃 are (𝑥, 𝑦) according to
0 + 𝑎𝑡 2 0 + 2𝑎𝑡 𝑎𝑡 2 given condition
( , )=( , 𝑎𝑡)
2 2 2
(𝑥 + 𝑦 + 2)2
𝑎𝑡 2 (𝑥 − 1)2 + (𝑦 − 1)2 =
Since , (𝑎𝑡 2 ) = 4 ( 2
) 2

⇒ 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 2𝑥𝑦 − 8𝑥 − 8𝑦 = 0
Hence, that locus of required point is 𝑦 2 = 2𝑥
Here, 𝑎 = 1, 𝑏 = 1, ℎ = −1, g = −4, 𝑓 = −4, 𝑐 = 0
563 (b)
Let the equation of circle is Now , 𝑎𝑏𝑐 + 2𝑓gℎ − 𝑎𝑓 2 − 𝑏g 2 − 𝑐ℎ2
𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 2𝑔𝑥 + 2𝑓𝑦 + 𝑐 = 0
It cuts the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 4 orthogonally, if = 1.1.0 + 2(−4)(−4)(−1) − 1(−4)2 − 1(−4)2
2𝑔. 0 + 2𝑓. 0 = 𝑐 − 4 ⇒ 𝑐 = 4 −0
∴ equation of circle is
= −64 ≠ 0
𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 2𝑔𝑥 + 2𝑓𝑦 + 4 = 0
∵ It passes through the points (𝑎, 𝑏) and ℎ2 − 𝑎𝑏 = 1 − 1 = 0
∴ 𝑎2 + 𝑏 2 + 2𝑎𝑔 + 2𝑓𝑏 + 4 = 0
Locus of centre (−𝑔, −𝑓) will be Since, ∆≠ 0 and ℎ2 = 𝑎𝑏
𝑎2 + 𝑏 2 − 2𝑥𝑎 − 2𝑦𝑏 + 4 = 0
Hence, locus of 𝑃 is a parabola
⇒ 2𝑎𝑥 + 2𝑏𝑦 − (𝑎2 + 𝑏 2 + 4) = 0
564 (a) 569 (b)
Let 𝑃(𝑡12 , 2𝑡1 ) be a point on 𝑦 2 = 4𝑥 such that the For the points of intersection of the two given
normal to 𝑃 cuts the parabola at 𝑄(𝑡22 , 2𝑡22 ) and curves
𝑃𝑄 subtends a right angle at the vertex. Then,
2 𝐶1 : 𝑦 2 = 4𝑥 and 𝐶2 : 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 6𝑥 + 1 = 0
𝑡2 = −𝑡1 − and 𝑡12 = 2 ⇒ 𝑡2 = −2√2 and 𝑡1
𝑡1
We have, 𝑥 2 + 4𝑥 − 6𝑥 + 1 = 0 ⇒ (𝑥 − 1)2 = 0
= √2

∴ 𝑃𝑄 = √(𝑡22 − 𝑡12 )2 + 4(𝑡2 − 𝑡1 )2 = √36 + 18 ⇒ 𝑥 = 1, 1 ⇒ 𝑦 = 2, −2

= 6√3 Thus, the given curves touch each other at exactly

565 (a) two points (1, 2) and (𝑎, −2)
The given equation can be written as
570 (d)
𝑥2 𝑦2
− + =1 Given, 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 2g𝑥 + 2𝑓𝑦 + 𝑐 = 0
4 3
The eccentricity of this hyperbola is given by ∴ Radius of circle = √g 2 + 𝑓 2 − 𝑐
= √𝑐 − 𝑐 = 0 [giveng 2 + 𝑓 2 = 𝑐]
𝑎2 4 7 571 (b)
𝑒 = √1 + 2 = √1 + = √
𝑏 3 3 We know that the length ′𝑙′ of the chord
566 (a) intercepted by the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 𝑎2 on the
Clearly, centre of the circle is equidistant from the straight line 𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 + 𝑐 is
point (2,0) and 𝑦-axis.
𝑎2 (1 + 𝑚2 ) − 𝑐 2
Hence, the locus of the centre of the circle is a 𝑙 = 2√
1 + 𝑚2
parabola having its focus at (2, 0) and directrix 𝑦-
axis Here, 𝑎 = 5 and 𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 + 𝑐 passes through (2,3)
567 (c) ∴ 3 = 2𝑚 + 𝑐 ⇒ 𝑐 = 3 − 2 𝑚
The intersection of diameter lines is the centre of 𝑎2 (1 + 𝑚2 ) − 𝑐 2
the circle, 𝑖𝑒, 𝐶(1, −1) ∴ 2 √ =8
1 + 𝑚2
∴ Required equation of circle is
(𝑥 − 1)2 + (𝑦 + 1)2 = 72 25(1 + 𝑚2 ) − (3 − 2 𝑚)2
⇒ 2 √ =8
⇒ 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 2𝑥 + 2𝑦 − 47 = 0 1 + 𝑚2

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 ⇒ 5 𝑚2 + 12 𝑚 = 0 ⇒ 𝑚 = 0, −12/5 ⇒ 𝑝2 (𝑏 2 cosec 2 α + 𝑎2 sec 2 α) = (𝑎2 − 𝑏 2 )2
⇒ 𝑐 = 3 or, 39/5 [Using 𝑐 = 3 − 2 𝑚]
Hence, the equations of the required lines are 575 (c)
𝑦 = 3 and 12𝑥 + 5𝑦 = 39 Let the coordinates of 𝑃 be (𝑥1 , 𝑦1 ). The equation
572 (a) of the chord of contact of tangents drawn from
Normal at a point (𝑚2 , −2𝑚) on the parabola (𝑥1 , 𝑦1 ) to the parabola 𝑦 2 = 4𝑎𝑥 is
2𝑎 2𝑎 𝑥1
𝑦 2 = 4𝑥 is given by 𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 − 2𝑚 − 𝑚3 . If this is 𝑦𝑦1 = 2𝑎(𝑥 + 𝑥1 ) ⇒ 𝑦 = 𝑥+ … (i)
𝑦1 𝑦1
normal to the circle also, then it will passes
through centre (−3, 6) of the circle It touches the hyperbola 𝑥 2 − 𝑦 2 = 𝑎2
∴ 6 = −3𝑚 − 2𝑚 − 𝑚3 ⇒ 𝑚 = −1 𝑥12 4𝑎2
∴ 4𝑎2 2 = 𝑎2 × 2 − 𝑎2
Since, shortest distance between parabola and 𝑦1 𝑦1
circle will occurs along common normal ⇒ 4 𝑥1 = 4𝑎 − 𝑦12 ⇒ 4𝑥12 + 𝑦12 = 4𝑎2
2 2

∴ Shortest distance = distance between Hence, (𝑥1 , 𝑦1 ) lies on 4𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 4𝑎2

(𝑚2 , −2𝑚) 576 (b)
And centre (−3, 6) − radius of circle = 4√2 − 5 We know that the locus of the point of
𝑥2
573 (b) intersection of perpendicular tangents to 𝑎2 +
𝑥2 𝑦2 𝑦2
Given, 5
+ 9
=1 = 1 is the director circle given by 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 =
𝑏2
𝑎 + 𝑏2
2
Here, 𝑎2 = 5, 𝑏2 = 9
𝑥2
Hence, the perpendicular tangents drawn to +
25
Equation of normal to the ellipse at the point (0, 𝑦2
3) is 16
= 1 intersect on the curve 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 25 + 16
i.e. 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 41
𝑥−0 𝑦−3 𝑥 − 𝑥1 𝑦 − 𝑦1 577 (a)
= [∴ = ]
0/5 3/9 𝑥1 /𝑎2 𝑦1 /𝑏 2 Since, 𝑃𝐴. 𝑃𝐵 = 𝑃𝑇 2 , where 𝑃𝑇 is length of
tangent
⇒ 𝑥=0
Here, 𝑃𝑇 = √𝑆1 = √12 + 42 − 16 = 1
Which is the equation of 𝑦 −axis ∴ 𝑃𝐴. 𝑃𝐵 = 1
578 (b)
574 (d)
Given that, circle 𝑆1 ≡ 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 4𝑥 + 22𝑦 + 𝑐 =
𝑥2 𝑦2
The equation of any normal to 𝑎2 + 𝑏2 = 1 is 0 bisects the circumference of the circle
𝑆2 = 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 2𝑥 + 8𝑦 − 𝑑 = 0
𝑎𝑥 sec ϕ − 𝑏𝑦 cosec ϕ = 𝑎2 − 𝑏 2 … (i) The common chord of the given circles is
𝑆1 − 𝑆2 = 0
Given straight line 𝑥 cos α + 𝑦 sin α = 𝑝 will be a
𝑥2 𝑦2 ⇒ 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 4𝑥 + 22𝑦 + 𝑐 − 𝑥 2 − 𝑦 2 + 2𝑥 − 8𝑦
normal to the ellipse 𝑎2 + 𝑏2 = 1, if Eq.(i)and +𝑑 =0
𝑥 cos α + 𝑦 sin α = 𝑝 represent the same line. ⇒ 6𝑥 + 14𝑦 + 𝑐 + 𝑑 = 0 …(i)
So, Eq. (i) passes through the centre of the second
𝑎 sec ϕ 𝑏 cosec ϕ 𝑎2 − 𝑏 2
=− = circle, 𝑖𝑒, (1, −4)
cos α sin α 𝑝 ∴ 6 − 56 + 𝑐 + 𝑑 = 0
𝑎𝑝 ⇒ 𝑐 + 𝑑 = 50
⇒ cos ϕ = ,
(𝑎2 − 𝑏 2 ) cos α 579 (b)
Equation of tangent to parabola 𝑦 2 16𝑥 at 𝑃(3,6) is
−𝑏𝑝
sin ϕ =
(𝑎2 − 𝑏 2 ) sin α 6𝑦 = 8(𝑥 + 3)

∴ sin2 ϕ + cos2 ϕ = 1 ⇒ 3𝑦 = 4𝑥 + 12

𝑏 2 𝑝2 𝑎2 𝑝2 ⇒ 3𝑦 − 4𝑥 − 12 = 0
⇒ + =1
(𝑎2 − 𝑏 2 )2 sin2 α (𝑎2 − 𝑏 2 )2 cos2 α
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 (α, β) lies on the director circle of the ellipse 𝑖𝑒, on ⇒ −26 − 169𝜆 + 105 + 90𝜆 = 0 ⇒ 𝜆 = 1
𝑥2 + 𝑦2 = 9 Hence, putting the value of 𝑥 in Eq. (iii), then
So, we can assume required equation of circle is
α = 3 cos θ , β = 3 sin θ 4𝑥 2 + 4𝑦 2 + 30𝑥 − 13𝑦 − 25 = 0
∴ 𝐹 = 12 cos θ + 9 sin θ = 3(4 cos θ + 3 sin θ) 583 (b)
⇒ −15 ≤ 𝐹 ≤ 15 Let 𝑆1 + 𝜆 𝑆2 = 0
581 (b) Since, it passes through (1, 1), then
Let 𝑃(𝑎 cos θ1, 𝑏 sin θ1 ) and 𝒬(𝑎 cos θ2, 𝑏 sin θ2 ) (1 + 1 + 3 + 7 + 2𝑝 − 5) + 𝜆(1 + 1 + 2 + 2 − 𝑝2 )
be two point on the ellipse. Then, =0
7 + 2𝑝
𝑏 ⇒ 𝜆=−
𝑚1 = slope of 𝑂𝑃 = tanθ1 6 − 𝑝2
𝑎 But 𝑝2 ≠ 6 ⇒ 𝑝 ≠ ±√6
𝑏 But the other circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 2𝑥 + 2𝑦 − 6 = 0 at
and 𝑚2 = slope of 𝑂𝒬 = 𝑎 tan θ2
𝑝 = ±√6 also satisfy the point
(1, 1)
So, 𝑝 = ±√6 is valid
7+2𝑝
Now, 𝜆 ≠ −1 ⇒ 6−𝑝2
≠1
2
⇒ 7 + 2𝑝 ≠ 6 − 𝑝
⇒ 𝑝2 + 2𝑝 + 1 ≠ 0 ⇒ 𝑝 ≠ −1
584 (a)
𝑏2 The equation of normal is
∴ 𝑚1 𝑚2 = tan θ1 tan θ2
𝑎2 𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 − 8𝑚 − 4𝑚3 (∵ 𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 − 2𝑎𝑚 − 𝑎𝑚3 )
Since, it is passing through (2, 0)
𝑏 2 −𝑎2
= × 2 ∴ 0 = 2𝑚 − 8𝑚 − 4𝑚3
𝑎2 𝑏
⇒ 𝑚 = 0 and 2𝑚2 = −3 (no real value exist)
𝑎2 Only one real value of 𝑚 exist
[∴ tan θ1 tan θ2 = − 2 (given)]
𝑏 ∴ One normal can be drawn
585 (b)
= −1 𝑥2 𝑦2
Given, + =1
24 13.5
𝜋
∴< 𝑃𝑂𝒬 =
2 ∴ 𝑆𝑃 + 𝑆 ′ 𝑃 = 2𝑎 = 4√6
Hence, 𝑃𝒬 makes a right angle at the centre of the 586 (b)
ellipse Since, tangent at 𝑃 and 𝑄 on the parabola meet in
𝑇
582 (b)
If the coordinates of 𝑃 and 𝑄 are (𝑎𝑡12 , 2𝑎𝑡1 ) and
Let the equation of circles be
(𝑎𝑡22 , 2𝑎𝑡2 ) respectively, then coordinates of 𝑇 are
𝑆1 ≡ 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 13𝑥 − 3𝑦 = 0 …(i)
{𝑎𝑡1 𝑡2 , 𝑎(𝑡1 + 𝑡2 )}
And 𝑆2 = 2𝑥 2 + 2𝑦 2 + 4𝑥 − 7𝑦 − 25 = 0 …(ii)
∴ 𝑆𝑃 = 𝑎(1 + 𝑡12 )
The equation of intersecting circle is 𝜆𝑆1 + 𝑆2 = 0
𝑆𝑃 = 𝑎(1 + 𝑡22 )
⇒ 𝜆(𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 13𝑥 − 3𝑦)
7𝑦 25 𝑆𝑇 2 = 𝑎2 (1 − 𝑡1 𝑡2 )2 + 𝑎2 (𝑡1 + 𝑡2 )2
2 2
+ (𝑥 + 𝑦 + 2𝑥 − − )=0 = 𝑎2 (1 + 𝑡12 + 𝑡22 + 𝑡12 𝑡22 )
2 2
= 𝑎(1 + 𝑡12 )𝑎(1 + 𝑡22 ) = 𝑆𝑃 ∙ 𝑆𝑄
⇒ [𝑥 2 (1 + 𝜆) + 𝑦 2 (1 + 𝜆) + 𝑥(2 + 13𝜆) −
Thus, 𝑆𝑃, 𝑆𝑇, 𝑆𝑄 are in GP
7 25
𝑦 (2 + 3𝜆) − 2 ] = 0 …(iii) 587 (b)
(2 + 13𝜆) (7/2) + 3𝜆 Equation of tangent at (3√3 cos θ , sin θ) to the
∴ Centre = (− , )
2(1 + 𝜆) 2(1 + 𝜆) 𝑥2 𝑥 cos θ
ellipse 27 + 𝑦 2 = 1 is 3 3 + 𝑦 sin θ = 1
∵ Centre lies on 13𝑥 + 30𝑦 = 0 √

2 + 13𝜆 (7/2) + 3𝜆 It cuts intercepts on the coordinate axes.

⇒ −13 ( ) + 30 ( )=0 ∴ Sum of intercepts on axes is
2 2
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 𝑏 𝑏
3√3 sec θ + cosecθ = 𝑓(θ) (say) Here, 𝑚1 = 𝑎. Therefore, 𝑚2 = − 𝑎
On differentiating w. r. t. θ 𝑏𝑥
Hence, 𝑦 = − is the required diameter
3√3 sin3 θ − cos 3 θ 𝑎
𝑓 ′ (θ) = 592 (a)
sin2 θ cos2 θ
For maxima and minima, put 𝑓 ′ (θ) = 0 Given equation of parabola can be rewritten as
(𝑦 − 1)2 = 4(𝑥 − 1)
⇒ 3√3 sin3 θ − cos3 θ = 0
1 Axis of parabola is 𝑦 = 1, equation of normal is
⇒ tan3 θ = (𝑦 − 1) = 𝑚(𝑥 − 1) − 2𝑚 − 𝑚3
3√3
1 𝜋 Let (ℎ, 1) is a point on it’s axis, then
⇒ tan θ = ⇒θ = 0 = 𝑚(ℎ − 1) − 2𝑚 − 𝑚3
√3 6
𝜋 ⇒ 𝑚2 = ℎ − 3
At θ = 3 , 𝑓 ′′ (θ) > 0
𝜋 ⇒ ℎ ≥ 3 for real values of 𝑚
∴ 𝑓(θ) is minimum at θ = 593 (a)
6
588 (b) Let the variable circle be
The equation of common chord 𝑃𝒬 is 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 2𝑔𝑥 + 𝑐 = 0 …(i)
2𝑥 + 1 = 0 [𝑖𝑒, 𝑆2 − 𝑆1 = 0] It passes through (2,0) and touches 𝑦-axis
∴ 4 + 4𝑔 + 𝑐 = 0 and 𝑐 = 𝑓 2
⇒ 4 + 4𝑔 + 𝑓 2 = 0
Hence, the locus of the centre (−𝑔, −𝑓) of circle
(i) is
−3 3 4 − 4𝑥 + 𝑦 2 = 0
Here, 𝐶1 = (−1, ), 𝑟1 = = 𝐶1 𝑃 ⇒ 𝑦 2 = 4(𝑥 − 1), which is a parabola
2 2

and 𝐶2 =
−3
(−2, ) , 𝑟2 =
√17 594 (c)
2 2
Let the equation of the centric circles be 𝑥 2 +
𝐶1 𝑀 = Perpendicular distance from 𝐶1 to the
𝑦 2 − 2𝑥 − 4𝑦 + 𝜆 = 0, it passes through (3, 4)
common chord
| − 2 + 1| 1 ∴ 32 + 42 − 2(3) − 4(4) + 𝜆 = 0
∴ 𝐶1 𝑀 = = ⇒ 𝜆 = −3
√22 2
Thus, the equation of concentric circle is
Now, 𝑃𝒬 = 2𝑃𝑀 = 2√(𝐶1 𝑀)2 − (𝐶1 𝑀)2 =
𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 2𝑥 − 4𝑦 − 3 = 0
9 1
2√ − = 2√2 595 (b)
4 4
Clearly, required point is the point of intersection
589 (c)
of the line 𝑦 = 2𝑥 + 11 and the line perpendicular
The centres and radii of given circles are
to it passing through the centre of the circle.
𝐶1 (5, 0), 𝐶2 (0, 0) and
The coordinates of the centre are (−1,1/4)
𝑟1 = √25 + 0 − 16 = 3 The equation of the line through (−1,1/4) and
𝑟2 = 𝑟 perpendicular to 𝑦 = 2𝑥 + 11 is
Now, 𝐶1 𝐶2 = 5 1 1
For intersection of two circle, 𝑦 − = − (𝑥 + 1) ⇒ 2𝑥 + 4𝑦 + 1 = 0
4 2
𝑟2 − 𝑟1 < 𝐶1 𝐶2 < 𝑟1 + 𝑟2 Clearly, (−9/2, 2) is the point of intersection of
⇒ 𝑟−3< 5<3+𝑟 𝑦 = 2𝑥 + 11 and 2𝑥 + 4𝑦 + 1 = 0
⇒ 𝑟 < 8 and 𝑟 > 2 So, the coordinates of the required point are
⇒ 2<𝑟<8 (9/2,2)
590 (d) 596 (d)
Given straight lines form a triangle. So, there will 𝑥2 𝑦2
Equation of ellipse is + = 1. General
be an in-circle and three ex-circles touching all the 2 1

sides equation of tangent to the ellipse of slope 𝑚 is

591 (a) 𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 ± √2𝑚2 + 1
We know that 𝑦 = 𝑚1 𝑥 and 𝑦 = 𝑚2 𝑥 are Since, this is equally inclined to axes, so 𝑚 = ±1.
𝑥2 𝑦2 Thus, tangents are
conjugate diameters of the ellipse 𝑎2 + 𝑏2 = 1, if
𝑏2
𝑦 = ±𝑥 ± √2 + 1 = ±𝑥 ± √3
𝑚1 𝑚2 = − 𝑎2 Distance of any tangent from origin

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 |0 + 0 ± √3| √3 603 (d)
= = Given equation of circle is 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 3𝑥 − 4𝑦 +
√12 + 12 2
598 (c) 2 = 0 and it cuts the 𝑥-axis
The centres of given circles are 𝐶1 (1, 0), 𝐶2 (2, 3) ∴𝑦=0
and The equation of the circle becomes
𝑟1 = √12 + 0 + 3 = 2, 𝑟2 = √4 + 9 + 8 = √21 𝑥 2 + 0 − 3𝑥 − 4(0) + 2 = 0
⇒ 𝑥 2 − 3𝑥 + 2 = 0 ⇒ 𝑥 2 − 2𝑥 − 𝑥 + 2 = 0
Now, 𝐶1 𝐶2 = √(2 − 1)2 + (3 − 0)2 = √10 = 3.16
⇒ (𝑥 − 1)(𝑥 − 2) = 0 ⇒ 𝑥 = 1, 2
and 𝑟1 + 𝑟2 = 2 + √21 = 6.58 Therefore, the points are (1, 0), (2, 0)
Hence, two circles intersect, each other at two 604 (a)
points Since the normal at (𝑎𝑝2 , 2 𝑎𝑝) on 𝑦 2 = 4 𝑎𝑥
599 (c) meets the curve again at (𝑎𝑞 2 , 2 𝑎𝑞). Therefore,
Let 𝑒 and 𝑒′ are the eccentricities of a hyperbola
𝑝𝑥 + 𝑦 = 2 𝑎𝑝 + 𝑎𝑝3 passes through (𝑎𝑞 2 , 2 𝑎𝑞)
and its conjugate hyperbola.
⇒ 𝑝𝑎𝑞 2 + 2 𝑎𝑞 = 2 𝑎𝑝 + 𝑎𝑝3
1 1 1 1 3
⇒ 𝑝(𝑞 2 − 𝑝2 ) = 2(𝑝 − 𝑞)
′
Then, 𝑒 2 + (𝑒 ′ )2 = 1 ⇒ 3 + (𝑒 ′ )2 = 1 ⇒ 𝑒 = √2 ⇒ 𝑝(𝑞 + 𝑝) = −2 [∵ 𝑝 ≠ 𝑞]
⇒ 𝑝2 + 𝑝𝑞 + 2 = 0
600 (a) 605 (b)
We know that the normal drawn at a point Let the equation of 𝐿1 be𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥. Since, the
𝑃(𝑎𝑡12 , 2𝑎𝑡1 ) to the parabola 𝑦 2 = 4𝑎𝑥 meets intercepts made by the circle on 𝐿1 and 𝐿2 are
again the parabola at 𝒬(𝑎𝑡22 , 2𝑎𝑡2 ), then equal, their distance from the centre of the circle
are also equal
2 1 3
𝑡2 = −𝑡1 − The centre of the given circle is (2 , − 2)
𝑡1
1 3 1 3
− −1 𝑚× +
Here, 𝑡1 = 𝑃 and 𝑡2 = 𝑄 ∴ | 2 2
|= | 2 2
|
√1 + 1 2
√𝑚 + 1
2
∴ 𝑞 = −𝑝 − 2 |𝑚 + 3|
𝑝 ⇒ =
√2 2√𝑚2 + 1
⇒ 𝑝2 + 𝑝𝑞 + 2 = 0 ⇒ 8(𝑚2 + 1) = (𝑚 + 3)2
⇒ 7𝑚2 − 6𝑚 − 1 = 0
601 (c) ⇒ (𝑚 − 1)(7𝑚 + 1) = 0
Let 𝑃(𝑥, 𝑦) be any point on the conic. Then, 1
𝑥 − 𝑦 + 1 ⇒ 𝑚 = 1 or 𝑚 = −
√(𝑥 − 1)2 + (𝑦 + 1)2 = √2 | | [Using: 𝑆𝑃 7
√2 So, the equations representing 𝐿1 are
= 𝑒 𝑃𝑀] 1
𝑦 = 𝑥 or 𝑦 = (− ) 𝑥
⇒ 2 𝑥𝑦 − 4𝑥 + 4𝑦 + 1 = 0 7
602 (b) ⇒ 𝑥 − 𝑦 = 0 or 𝑥 + 7𝑦 = 0
The equation of the chord of the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 606 (d)
2𝑥 − 8 = 0 having (2,2) as its mid-point is Given hyperbola is a rectangular hyperbola. So, its
2𝑥 + 2𝑦 − (𝑥 + 2) − 8 = 4 + 4 − 4 − 8 [Using asymptotes are at right angle
′
: 𝑆 = 𝑇] 607 (b)
𝑎 1
⇒ 𝑥 + 2𝑦 − 6 = 0 Since, 𝑒 − 𝑎𝑒 = 4 and 𝑒 = 2
The equation of a circle passing through 𝑃 and 𝑄
is 𝑎
∴ 2𝑎 − = 4
𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 2𝑥 − 8 + 𝜆(𝑥 + 2𝑦 − 6) = 0 …(i) 2
It passes through (1,2) 8
∴ 1 + 4 − 2 − 8 + 𝜆(1 + 4 − 6) = 0 ⇒ 𝜆 = −5 ⇒ 𝑎=
3
Putting the value of 𝜆 in (i), we obtain
𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 7𝑥 − 10𝑦 + 22 = 0 608 (a)
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 Let 𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 be a tangent drawn from the origin to Equation of the tangent at (𝑥1, 𝑦1 ) is
the circle having its centre at (2, −1) and touching
3𝑥 + 𝑦 = 0. 𝑥𝑥1 − 𝑦𝑦1 − 4(𝑥 + 𝑥1 ) + (𝑦 + 𝑦1 ) + 11 = 0
Then,
Put 𝑥1 = 2 and 𝑦1 = 1, we get
2𝑚 + 1 6−1
| |=| |
√𝑚2 + 1 √9 + 1 2𝑥 − 𝑦 − 4(𝑥 + 2) + (𝑦 + 1) + 11 = 0
⇒ 2(2𝑚 + 1)2 = 5(𝑚2 + 1)
⇒ 3𝑚2 + 8𝑚 − 3 = 0 ⇒ (3𝑚 − 1)(𝑚 + 3) = 0 ⇒ −2𝑥 − 8 + 12 = 0
1
⇒ 𝑚 = −3, ⇒ 𝑥−2=0
3
Thus, the equation of the tangents drawn from the 613 (d)
origin are 𝑦 = −3𝑥 and 𝑦 = 𝑥/3
Since, ∠𝐹𝐵𝐹 ′′ = 90°, then
609 (d)
The centre of the required circle is the image of ∠𝑂𝐵𝐹 ′′ = 45° and ∠𝐵𝐹 ′′ 𝑂 = 45°
the centre (−8,12) with respect to the line mirror
4 𝑥 + 7 𝑦 + 13 = 0 and radius equal to the radius
of the given circle. Let (ℎ, 𝑘) be the image of the
point (−8,12) with respect to the line mirror.
4𝑥 + 7𝑦 + 13 = 0. Then,
ℎ − (−8) 𝑘 − 12 4 × −8 + 7 × 12 + 13
= = −2 ( )
4 7 42 + 72
⇒ ℎ = −16, 𝑘 = −2
⇒ 𝑎𝑒 = 𝑏
Thus, the centre of the image circle is (−16, −2).
The radius of the image circle is same as that of [ ∵ ∆𝐵𝑂𝐹 ′′ is an isosceles traiangle]
the given circle i.e.5.
Hence, the equation of the required circle is 𝑏2
and 𝑒 2 = 1 – 𝑎2
(𝑥 + 16)2 + (𝑦 + 2)2 = 52
⇒ 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 32 𝑥 + 4 𝑦 + 235 = 0 𝑎2 𝑒 2
⇒ 𝑒2 = 1 − 2
610 (d) 𝑎
We have,
1
𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 4𝑥 + 6𝑦 + 13 = 0 ⇒ 𝑒= [∴ 𝑒 cannot be negative]
⇒ (𝑥 + 2)2 + (𝑦 + 3)2 = 0 √2
⇒ 𝑥 + 2 = 0, 𝑦 + 3 = 0 ⇒ 𝑥 = −2, 𝑦 = −3 614 (c)
Hence, the given equation represents the point Let 𝜃 be the eccentric angle of the point of contact
(−2, −3) 𝑃(say)
611 (d) Then, the coordinates of 𝑃 are (𝑎 cos 𝜃, 𝑏 sin 𝜃)
The radical axis of circle Ist and IInd is 𝑥 𝑦
The equation of tangent at 𝑃 is 𝑎 cos 𝜃 + 𝑏 sin 𝜃 =
𝑆1 − 𝑆2 = 0
1
⇒ (𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 16𝑥 + 60) 𝑥 𝑦
− (𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 12𝑥 + 27) = 0 But, + = √2 is tangent at 𝑃
𝑎 𝑏
33
⇒ −4𝑥 + 33 = 0 ⇒ 𝑥 = …(i) 1 1 𝜋
4 ∴ cos 𝜃 = and sin 𝜃 = ⇒𝜃=
The radical axis of circle IInd and IIIrd is √2 √2 4
𝑆2 − 𝑆3 = 0 615 (b)
2 2 2
⇒ (𝑥 + 𝑦 − 12𝑥 + 27) − (𝑥 + 𝑦 − 12𝑦 + 8)2 We have,
=0 𝑥2 𝑦2
5 𝑥 2 + 9 𝑦 2 = 45 ⇒ + =1
⇒ −12𝑥 + 12𝑦 + 19 = 0 …(ii) 9 5
∴ From Eqs. (i) and (ii), we get radical centre Here 𝑎2 = 9, 𝑏 2 = 5 and the major axis is along
33 20 𝑥 −axis
(4 , 3)
2 𝑏 2 2(5) 10
612 (d) ∴ 𝐿. 𝑅. = = =
𝑎 3 3
616 (c)
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 ∴ The intersection of two diameter is the centre of If the normal at (𝑎𝑡12 , 2 𝑎𝑡1 ) on 𝑦 2 = 4 𝑎𝑥 meets
circle, is (1, −1) the curve again at (𝑎𝑡22 , 2 𝑎𝑡2 ), then
Let 𝑟 be the radius of circle, then 2
𝑡2 = −𝑡1 −
⇒ Area of circle 𝜋𝑟 2 = 49𝜋 ⇒ 𝑟 = 7 unit 𝑡1
∴ Equation of required circle is The values of parameter 𝑡1 for the point (𝑎, 2𝑎) is
(𝑥 − 1)2 + (𝑦 + 1)2 = 49 given by 𝑎 𝑡12 = 𝑎 and 2 𝑎𝑡1 = 2 𝑎
⇒ 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 2𝑥 + 2𝑦 − 47 = 0 ⇒ 𝑡1 = 1
617 (b) 2
∴ 𝑡2 = −𝑡1 −
Given equation of parabola is 𝑦 2 = 4𝑎𝑥. Since, 𝑡1
𝐴𝐵 = 8𝑎, it means ordinate of 𝐴 and 𝐵 2
⇒ 𝑡2 = −1 − = −3
respectively 4𝑎 and −4𝑎. General point on this −1
parabola is (𝑎𝑡 2 , 2𝑎𝑡) ⇒ 𝑡 = ±2 Hence, 𝑡 = −3
623 (a)
We have,
𝑥 𝑦
× = (cosh 𝜃 + sinh 𝜃)(cosh 𝜃 − sinh 𝜃)
𝑎 𝑏
𝑥𝑦
⇒ = cosh2 𝜃 − sinh2 𝜃 = 1
𝑎𝑏
⇒ 𝑥𝑦 = 𝑎𝑏, which is a hyperbola
624 (c)
So, 𝑎𝑡 2 = 4𝑎 Clearly, 𝑥 − 2𝑦 − 𝑎 = 0 is a focal chord of slope
∴ 𝑂𝑀 = 4𝑎, 𝐴𝑀 = 4𝑎 1/2
So, ∠𝐴𝑂𝑀 = 45° ∴ Length of the chord = 4𝑎 cosec 2 θ = 4a(1 +
∴ The angle 𝐴𝑂𝐵 is 90° 4) = 20 𝑎
618 (d) 625 (c)
It is clear from the figure, that only one common The equation of the normal to 𝑦 2 = 4 𝑎𝑥 at
tangent is possible (𝑥1 , 𝑦1 ) is
𝑦1
𝑦 − 𝑦1 = − (𝑥 − 𝑥1 )
2𝑎
𝑎 2𝑎
So, the equation of the normal at (𝑚2 , 𝑚 ) is
2𝑎 1 𝑎
𝑦− = − (𝑥 − 2 )
𝑚 𝑚 𝑚
⇒ 𝑚3 𝑦 − 2 𝑎𝑚2 = −𝑚2 𝑥 + 𝑎 ⇒ 𝑚3 𝑦
620 (a) = 2 𝑎𝑚2 − 𝑚2 𝑥 + 𝑎
𝑥α 𝑦β
The chord of contact of (α, β) is 𝑎2 + 𝑏2 = 1. It 626 (c)
touches the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 𝑐 2 The tangent at the point of shortest distance from
1 the line 𝑥 + 𝑦 = 7 parallel to the given line
∴ =𝑐 Any point on the given ellipse is
α2 β2
√ 4+ 4
𝑎 𝑏 (√6 cos θ , √3 sin θ)
α2 β2 1 Equation of the tangent is
⇒ 4
+ 4= 2 𝑥 cos θ 𝑦 sin θ
𝑎 𝑏 𝑐 + 3 = 1. It is parallel to 𝑥 + 𝑦 = 7
√ 6 √
Thus, the locus of (α, β) is
cos θ sin θ
𝑥2 𝑦2 1 ⇒ =
+ = √6 √3
𝑎4 𝑏 4 𝑐 2
cos θ sin θ 1
621 (c) ⇒ = =
√2 1 √3
Since, asymptotes 3𝑥 + 4𝑦 = 2 and 4𝑥 − 3𝑦 + 5 =
The required point is (2, 1)
0 are perpendicular to each other.
627 (a)
Hence, hyperbola is rectangular hyperbola but we
We have,
know that the eccentricity of rectangular
𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 2𝑥 + 4𝑦 − 4 = 0
hyperbola is √2.
⇒ (𝑥 2 − 2𝑥 + 1) + (𝑦 2 + 4𝑦 + 4) = 32
622 (d)
⇒ (𝑥 − 1)2 + (𝑦 + 2)2 = 32

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 The equation of any tangent of slope 𝑚 is given by 𝑎 2 3𝑎 2 5𝑎 2 𝑎2
(ℎ − ) + (ℎ − ) + (ℎ − ) + 3 (𝑘 2 − )
𝑦 + 2 = 𝑚(𝑥 − 1) ± 3√1 + 𝑚2 2 2 2 4
628 (b) =𝑏 2

We know that the limit points other than the ⇒ 3(ℎ + 𝑘 − 9𝑎ℎ + 8𝑎2 = 𝑏 2
2 2)

origin of the coaxial syatem of circles 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + Hence, the locus of 𝑆(ℎ, 𝑘) is

2 𝑔𝑥 + 2 𝑓𝑦 + 𝑐 = 0 are given by 3(𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 ) − 9𝑎𝑥 + 8𝑎2 − 𝑏 2 = 0
𝑔𝑐 𝑓𝑐 632 (d)
(− 2 2
,− 2 )
𝑔 +𝑓 𝑔 + 𝑓2 Since, The intersection of a line 𝑦 = 2𝑥 + 𝑐 and a
Here, 𝑔 = −3, 𝑓 = −4, 𝑐 = 1 parabola 𝑦 2 = 4𝑎𝑥 + 4𝑎2 is
Hence, other limiting point is (3/25,4/25)
629 (b) (2𝑥 + 𝑐)2 = 4𝑎𝑥 + 4𝑎2
We have,
5
⇒ 4𝑥 2 + 4(𝑐 − 𝑎)𝑥 + (𝑐 2 − 4𝑎2 ) = 0
𝑚 = Slope of the tangent = − 12
If a line of slope 𝑚 is tangent to the hyperbola Since, it is a tangent line
𝑥2 𝑦2
𝑎2
− 𝑏2 = 1, then the coordinates of the point of ∴ 16(𝑐 − 𝑎)2 − 4 × 4(𝑐 2 − 4𝑎2 ) = 0 [∴ 𝐷 = 0]
contact are
⇒ 𝑐 2 + 𝑎2 − 2𝑎𝑐 − 𝑐 2 + 4𝑎2 = 0
𝑎2 𝑚 𝑏2
(± , )
√𝑎2 𝑚2 − 𝑏 2 √𝑎2 𝑚2 − 𝑏 2 5𝑎
2 2 ⇒ 𝑐=
Here, 𝑎 = 9, 𝑏 = 1 and 𝑚 = −5/12 2
So, points of contact are (∓ 5, ± 4/3) 𝑖. 𝑒 (−5,4/3)
633 (c)
and (5, −4/3). Out of these two points (5, −4/3)
The interesetion of line and circle is (0, 0) and (2,
lies on the line 5𝑥 + 12𝑦 = 9.
-2). Now, taking option (c),
Hence, (5, −4/3) is the required point
630 (a) 𝑖𝑒 𝑦 2 = 2𝑥
We know that, if two perpendicular tangents to
the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 𝑎2 meet at 𝑃, then the point 𝑃 At point (0,0) ⇒ 0 = 0
lies on a director circle
Thus, the equation of director circle to the circle and at point (2, −2) ⇒ (−2)2 = 2(2) ⇒ 4 = 4
𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 𝑎2 is 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 2𝑎2 Hence, option (c) is the correct answer
Which is the required locus of point 𝑃
631 (b) 634 (c)
Since, 𝐴𝑃 = 𝑃𝑄 = 𝑄𝐵. The coordinates of 𝑃 are We know, if 𝑙𝑥 + 𝑚𝑦 + 𝑛 = 0 is normal to the
(𝑎, 0) and of 𝑄 are (2𝑎, 0) the centre of the circles hyperbola
on 𝐴𝑃, 𝑝𝑄 and 𝑄𝐵 asdiameters are respectively
𝑎 3𝑎 5𝑎 𝑥2 𝑦2
𝐶1 ( , 0) , 𝐶2 ( , 0) and 𝐶3 ( , 0) and the radius − =1
2 2 2 𝑎2 𝑏 2
𝑎
of each one of them is ( ) 2
2 𝑎2 𝑏2 (𝑎 2 +𝑏2 )
Then, 2 − 2 = 2
𝑙 𝑚 𝑛

𝑎2 𝑏2
Put, 𝑛 = −1, therefore, − = (𝑎2 + 𝑏 2 )2
𝑙2 𝑚2
Hence, the equations of the circles with centre
𝐶1 , 𝐶2 and 𝐶3 are respectively 635 (b)
𝑥 𝑥
𝑎 2 𝑎2 3𝑎 2 𝑎2 Let the equation of 𝐴𝐵 be 𝑎
+𝑏 =1
2 2
(𝑥 − ) + 𝑦 = ; (𝑥 − ) + 𝑦 =
2 4 2 4 Since, the line 𝐴𝐵 touches the circle
5𝑎 2 𝑎2 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 4𝑥 − 4𝑦 + 4 = 0
and (𝑥 − 2
) + 𝑦2 = 4 2 2
So that, if 𝑆(ℎ, 𝑘) be any point on the locus, then |𝑎 + 𝑏 − 1|
∴ =2
1 1
√ 2 +
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 And its focus is (𝑎 + ℎ, 𝑘) ≡ (3, 1)
Or 𝑎 + ℎ = 3
⇒𝑎=2
Since, 𝑦-coordinate of vertex and focus are same,
therefore axis of parabola to 𝑥-axis. Thus,
equation of parabola is
(𝑦 − 𝑘)2 = 4𝑎(𝑥 − ℎ)
⇒ (𝑦 − 1)2 = 8(𝑥 − 1)
638 (b)
[Since, 𝑂(0, 0) and 𝐶(2, 2) lie on the same side of Obviously, point (5, 5) lies only on the circle 𝑥 2 +
2 2
𝐴𝐵, therefore 𝑎 + 𝑏 − 1 < 0] 𝑦 2 − 18𝑥 − 16𝑦 + 120 = 0, also radius of this
−(2𝑏) + 2𝑎 − 𝑎𝑏 circle is 5
⇒ =2
√𝑎2 + 𝑏 2 Hence, option (b) is correct
⇒ 2𝑎 + 2𝑏 − 𝑎𝑏 + 2√𝑎2 + 𝑏 2 = 0 …(i) 639 (b)
Since, ∆𝑂𝐴𝐵 is a right angled triangle. So, its The equation of the chord of contact of tangent
circumcentre is the mid point of 𝐴𝐵 drawn from a point 𝑃(𝑥1 , 𝑦1 ) to 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 𝑎2 is
𝑎 𝑏 𝑥 𝑥1 + 𝑦 𝑦1 = 𝑎2
∴ ℎ = 2 and 𝑘 = 2 ⇒ 𝑎 = 2ℎ and 𝑏 = 2𝑘
It will touch (𝑥 − 𝑎)2 + 𝑦 2 = 𝑎2 , if
…(ii)
𝑎𝑥1 + 0 𝑦1 − 𝑎2
From Eqs. (i) and (ii), we get | |=𝑎
√𝑥12 + 𝑦12
4ℎ + 4𝑘 − 4ℎ𝑘 + 2√4ℎ2 + 4𝑘 2 = 0
⇒ ℎ + 𝑘 − ℎ𝑘 + √ℎ2 + 𝑘 2 = 0 ⇒ 𝑥1 − 𝑎 = ±√𝑥12 + 𝑦12
So, the locus of 𝑃(ℎ, 𝑘) is ⇒ (𝑥1 − 𝑎)2 = 𝑥12 + 𝑦12 ⇒ 𝑦12 = 𝑎2 − 2𝑎𝑥1
𝑥 + 𝑦 − 𝑥𝑦 + √𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 0 ∴ 𝑘 = 1 Hence, the locus of (𝑥1 , 𝑦1 ) is 𝑦 2 = 𝑎2 − 2𝑎𝑥,
636 (b) which is a parabola
Let 𝑃(𝑎 cos θ 𝑏 sin θ), 𝒬(𝑎 cos θ , −𝑏 sin θ) 640 (d)
𝑥 𝑦
Let the equation of the line be 𝑎 + 𝑏 = 1. This
Let a point 𝑅(ℎ, 𝑘) divides the line joining the
points 𝑃 and 𝒬 internally in the ration 1:2 meets the coordinate axes at 𝐴(𝑎, 0) and 𝐵(0, 𝑏)
Also, it is at a distance 𝑐 from the origin
Then , 𝑃𝑅: 𝑅𝒬 = 1: 2 1 1 1 1
∴ =𝑐⇒ 2+ 2= 2 … (i)
1 1 𝑎 𝑏 𝑐
Now, by division formula √ 2+ 2
𝑎 𝑏

ℎ The equation of the circle passing through 𝑂𝐴𝐵 is

ℎ = 𝑎 cos θ ⇒ cos θ = . . . (i) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 𝑎𝑥 − 𝑏𝑦 = 0
𝑎
Let 𝑃(ℎ, 𝑘)be the co-ordinates of its centre. Then,
𝑏 𝑎 𝑏
and 𝑘 = sin θ
3 ℎ = and 𝑘 = ⇒ 𝑎 = 2ℎ and 𝑏 = 2𝑘
2 2
⇒ sin θ =
3𝑘
… (ii) Substituting the values of 𝑎 and 𝑏 in (i), we get
𝑏 ℎ−2 + 𝑘 −2 = 4𝑐 −2
On squaring and adding Eqs. (i) and (ii), we get Hence, the locus of 𝑃(ℎ, 𝑘) is 𝑥 −2 + 𝑦 −2 = 4𝑐 −2
642 (d)
ℎ2 9𝑘 2 Given , 𝑎𝑒 = 1 and 𝑎 = 2 ⇒ 𝑒 = 2
1
+ 2 =1
𝑎2 𝑏

Hence locus of 𝑅 is 1
∴ 𝑏 = √4 (1 − ) ⇒ 𝑏 = √3
4
𝑥 2 9𝑦 2
+ 2 =1
𝑎2 𝑏 Hence, minor axis is 2√3
637 (c)
643 (b)
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 The equation of the common chord 𝐴𝐵 of the two ∴ ∆minimum = 𝑎𝑏
circles is
2𝑥+1=0 [Using :𝑆1 − 𝑆2 = 0] 646 (b)
The equation of the required circle is Given equation can be rewritten as
(𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 2 𝑥 + 3 𝑦 + 1) + 𝜆(2𝑥 + 1) = 0 9
[Using : 𝑆1 + 𝜆(𝑆2 − 𝑆1 ) = 0] (𝑥 − 4)2 = −2 (𝑦 − )
2
⇒ 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 2 𝑥(𝜆 + 1) + 3 𝑦 + 𝜆 + 1 = 0
9
Since 𝐴𝐵 is a diameter of this circle. Therefore, ∴ Vertex of the parabola is (4, 2)
centre of this circle lies on 𝐴𝐵
So, −2 𝜆 − 2 + 1 = 0 ⇒ 𝜆 = −1/2 647 (c)
So, the equation of the required circle is Let the coordinates of a point 𝑃 be (ℎ, 𝑘) which is
2 2 mid point of the chord 𝐴𝐵
𝑥 + 𝑦 + 𝑥 + 3 𝑦 + 1/2 = 0
2 2
⇒ 2𝑥 +2𝑦 +2𝑥+6𝑦+1 = 0 Now, 𝑂𝑃 = √(ℎ − 0)2 + (𝑘 − 0)2
644 (a) = √ℎ2 + 𝑘 2
In ∆𝑃𝑂𝐵, 𝜋 𝑂𝑃
In ∆𝐴𝑂𝑃, cos =
3 𝑂𝐴

2 1
sin θ == 1 √ℎ2 + 𝑘 2
4 2 ⇒ =
⇒ θ = 30° 2 3
1 9
∴ area(∆𝑃𝑂𝐴) = × 2 × 4 × sin 30° = 2 ⇒ ℎ2 + 𝑘 2 =
2 4
Hence, area (quad 𝑃𝐴𝑂𝐵)=2 area (∆𝑃𝑂𝐴) Hence, the required locus is
9
= 2 × 2 = 4 sq units 𝑥2 + 𝑦2 =
4
645 (a)
648 (b)
Equation of tangent at 𝑃(acos θ, 𝑏 sin 𝜃) is
The required equation of circle is
𝑥 𝑦 1 25
cos θ + sin θ = 1 (𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 13𝑥 − 3𝑦) + 𝜆 (11𝑥 + 𝑦 + ) =0
2 2
𝑎 𝑏
...(i)
It passes through (1, 1)
∴ 12 + 𝜆(24) = 0
1
⇒ 𝜆=−
2
On putting in Eq. (i), we get
11 1 25
𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 13𝑥 − 3𝑦 − 𝑥 − 𝑦 − =0
2 4 4
Whose point of intersection of axes are ⇒ 4𝑥 2 + 4𝑦 2 + 52𝑥 − 12𝑦 − 22𝑥 − 𝑦 − 25 = 0
𝑎 𝑏 ⇒ 4𝑥 2 + 4𝑦 2 + 30𝑥 − 13𝑦 − 25 = 0
𝐴( , 0) and 𝐵 (0, ) 649 (d)
cos θ sin θ
𝑥2 𝑦2
The equation of any normal + 𝑏2 = 1 is
1 𝑎 𝑏 𝑎2
∴ Area of ∆𝐴𝑂𝐵 = | . | 𝑎𝑥 sec ϕ − 𝑏𝑦 cosec ϕ = 𝑎2 − 𝑏 2 …(i)
2 cos θ sin θ
The straight line 𝑥 cos α + 𝑦 sin α = 𝑝 will be a
𝑎𝑏 𝑥2 𝑦2
∆= normal to the ellipse + 𝑏2 = 1, then Eq. (i) and
|sin 2θ | 𝑎2
𝑥 cos α + 𝑦 sin α = 𝑝 will represent the same line
Now area is minimum when | sin 2θ| is maximum 𝑎 sec ϕ −𝑏 cosec ϕ 𝑎2 − 𝑏 2
𝑖𝑒, | sin 2θ| = 1 ∴ = =
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 𝑎𝑝 655 (d)
⇒ cos ϕ =
(𝑎2 − 𝑏 2 ) cos α The equation of normal of slope 𝑚 to the parabola
−𝑏𝑝
And sin ϕ = (𝑎2 −𝑏2 ) sin α 𝑦 2 = 4𝑎𝑥 is 𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 − 2𝑎𝑚 − 𝑎𝑚3
∵ sin2 ϕ + cos2 ϕ = 1 This will touch the hyperbola 𝑥 2 − 𝑦 2 = 𝑎2 , if
𝑏 2 𝑝2 𝑎2 𝑝2 (−2𝑎𝑚 − 𝑎𝑚3 )2 = 𝑎2 𝑚2 − 𝑎2
⇒ 2 + =1 ⇒ 4𝑚2 + 𝑚6 + 4𝑚4 = 𝑚2 − 1
(𝑎 − 𝑏 2 )2 sin2 α (𝑎2 − 𝑏 2 )2 cos2 α
⇒ 𝑝2 (𝑏 2 cosec 2 α + 𝑎2 sec 2 α) = (𝑎2 − 𝑏 2 )2 ⇒ 𝑚6 + 4𝑚4 + 3𝑚2 + 1 = 0
650 (d) 656 (b)
Given hyperbola is Let 𝑃(ℎ, 𝑘) be the point from which two tangents
are drawn to 𝑦 2 = 4𝑥. Any tangent to the
𝑥2 𝑦2 parabola 𝑦 2 = 4𝑥 is
− =1 1
25 16
𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 +
𝑚
Here, 𝑎 = 5 and 𝑏 = 4 If it passes through 𝑃(ℎ, 𝑘), then
4 1
Asymptotes are 𝑦 = ± 𝑥 𝑘 = 𝑚ℎ + ⇒ 𝑚2 ℎ − 𝑚𝑘 + 1 = 0
5 𝑚
Let 𝑚1 , 𝑚2 be the roots of this equation. Then,
651 (b) 𝑘 1
If the line 𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 + 𝑐 touches the parbola 𝑦 2 = 𝑚1 + 𝑚2 = and 𝑚1 𝑚2 =
ℎ ℎ
4𝑎𝑥, then 𝑘 1
⇒ 3𝑚2 = and 2𝑚22 = [∵ 𝑚1
𝑎 ℎ ℎ
𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 + = 2 𝑚2 (given)]
𝑚 2
𝑘 1
⇒ 2 ( ) = ⇒ 2𝑘 2 = 9ℎ
⇒ 𝑚𝑦 = 𝑚2 𝑥 + 𝑎 3ℎ ℎ
Hence, 𝑃(ℎ, 𝑘) lies on 2𝑦 2 = 9𝑥
1
⇒ 𝑚𝑦 = 𝑥 + 𝑎𝑚2 [replacing 𝑚 by ] 657 (c)
𝑚
Given circle is 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 6𝑥 + 4𝑦 − 12 = 0
⇒ 𝑥 − 𝑚𝑦 + 𝑎𝑚2 = 0 Centre of this circle is (3, −2)
Let other end of the diameter is (α, β)
652 (a)
α−1 β+1
The director circle of 16𝑥 2 − 25𝑦 2 = 400 is 𝑥 2 + ∴ = 3, = −2
2 2
𝑦2 = 9 ⇒ α = 7, β = −5
Clearly, (2√2, 1) lies on it. So, angle between ∴ Other end of the diameter is (7, −5)
tangents drawn from (2√2, 1) is a right angle 658 (b)
653 (d) Equation of director circle of the ellipse
𝑥2
+
𝑦2
=
25 16
The centre of given circle is (0, −𝜆)
1 is
∴ 𝑟 = √0 + 𝜆2 − 4 = 0 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 25 + 16
⇒ 𝜆 = ±2 ⇒ 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 41
So, limiting points are (0, ±2) ∵ The given point (5, 4) lies on the director circle,
654 (b) therefore the tangents are drawn from this points
Let the required equation of circle be𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + to the ellipse makes an angle 90°
2𝑔𝑥 + 2𝑓𝑦 = 0. Since, the above circle cuts the 659 (d)
given circles orthogonally Let the equation of tangent to the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 =
8
∴ 2(−3𝑔) + 2𝑓(0) = 8 ⇒ 2𝑔 = − 16 is
3
And −2𝑔 − 2𝑓 = −7 𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 + 4√1 + 𝑚2 (∵ 𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 + 𝑎√1 + 𝑚2 )
𝑥2
8 29 And let the equation of tangent to the ellipse 49 +
⇒ 2𝑓 = −7 + =
3 3 𝑦2
∴ required equation of circle is 4
= 1 is
8 29 𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 + √49𝑚2 + 4 (∵ 𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 + √𝑎2 𝑚2 + 𝑏 2 )
𝑥2 + 𝑦2 − 𝑥 + 𝑦 = 0
3 3 For common tangent
or 3𝑥 2 + 3𝑦 2 − 8𝑥 + 29𝑦 = 0
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 4√1 + 𝑚2 = √49𝑚2 + 4 Diameter of circle is diagonal of square
⇒ 16 + 16𝑚2 = 49𝑚2 + 4 Radius of the circle =5
⇒ 12 = 33𝑚2 or diameter of the circle=10
12 2 (10)2
⇒ 𝑚2 = ⇒𝑚= ∴ Area of square = = 50 sq unit
33 √11 2
665 (b)
2 4 The given equation of rectangular hyperbola is
∴𝑦= 𝑥 + 4√1 +
√11 11 𝑥𝑦 = 18 …(i)
On comparing Eq.(i), with general equation of
2 15
= 𝑥 + 4√ rectangular hyperbola
√11 11
𝑎2
661 (a) 𝑥𝑦 =
2
The coordinate of the point of intersection of line 𝑎2
We get, = 18 ⇒ 𝑎2 = 36
𝑦 = 𝑥 and circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 2𝑥 = 0 is 𝐴(0, 0) and 2
⇒𝑎=6
𝐵(1, 1)
∴ Length of the transverse axis of rectangular
∴ Equation of circle with 𝐴𝐵 as its diameter is
hyperbola is 2𝑎 = 2 × 6 = 12
𝑥(𝑥 − 1) + 𝑦(𝑦 − 1) = 0
666 (b)
⇒ 𝑥2 + 𝑦2 − 𝑥 − 𝑦 = 0
Clearly, circle 15𝑥 2 + 15𝑦 2 − 94𝑥 + 18𝑦 + 55 = 0
662 (c)
passes through (1, −2) and (4, −3)
Given, (𝑥 + 5)2 = 16𝑦
Also, it touches 3𝑥 + 4𝑦 = 7
⇒ 𝑋 2 = 4𝐴𝑌 where 𝑋 = 𝑥 + 5, 𝐴 = 4, 𝑌 = 𝑦. 667 (b)
The equation of tangent to the given ellipse in
The ends of the latusrectum are parametric form is
(2𝐴, 𝐴 ) and (−2𝐴, 𝐴) 𝑥 𝑦
cos θ + sin θ = 1 … (i)
5 3
⇒ 𝑥 + 5 = 2(4), 𝑦 = 4 ⇒ 𝑥 = 3, 𝑦 = 4
3𝑥 3𝑦
But, the given equation of tangent is 15 + 15 =
and 𝑥 + 5 = −2(4), 𝑦 = 4 ⇒ 𝑥 = −13, 𝑦 = 4 √2 √2
1 … (ii)
Here required points are (3, 4) and (−13, 4)
Since, Eqs. (i) and (ii) represent the same line
663 (d)
cos θ 3 sin 𝜃 5
The coordinates of points 𝐴 and 𝐵 are (3, 0) and ∴ = and =
5 15√2 3 15√2
(0, 4) respectively

1 1
⇒ cos θ = and sin θ =
√2 √2
𝜋
⇒ θ=
4

668 (d)
Let the equation of circle is
The smallest circle means that its radial is,
𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 2g𝑥 + 2𝑓𝑦 + 𝑐 = 0 …(i) distance from origin to the diameter is smallest.
Since, this circle passes through (0, 0), (3, 0) and
(0, 4) respectively, then
3
𝑐 = 0, g = − 2 and 𝑓 = −2
On putting these value in Eq. (i), we get
𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 3𝑥 − 4𝑦 = 0
Which is required equation of circle
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 Let equation of line perpendicular to 𝑦 − 𝑥 = 1 is Hence, required equation is
𝑥+𝑦 =𝜆 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 6𝑥 − 8𝑦 + 6𝑥 + 6𝑦 − 6 = 0
Also, it passes through (0, 0) ⇒ 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 2𝑦 − 6 = 0
∴ 𝜆=0 673 (a)
∴ Perpendicular line is 𝑥 + 𝑦 = 0 Given, 𝑥 = 3 (cos 𝑡 + sin 𝑡), 𝑦 = 4(cos 𝑡 − sin 𝑡)
1 1
The intersection point of lines are (− , ) 𝑥 𝑦
2 2
⇒ = cos 𝑡 + sin 𝑡, = cos 𝑡 − sin 𝑡
Which is the centre of circle. 3 4
Alternate It is clear from the figure that centre lies
𝑥 2 𝑦 2
on IInd quadrant. ∴ ( ) + ( ) = (cos 𝑡 + sin 𝑡)2 + (cos 𝑡 − sin 𝑡)2
3 4
Hence, option (d) is correct
669 (c) 𝑥2 𝑦2
The equation of the tangent at (𝑎 sec 𝛼, 𝑏 tan 𝛼) to ⇒ + =2
9 16
𝑥2 𝑦2
the hyperbola 2 − 2 = 1 is 𝑥2 𝑦2
𝑎 𝑏
𝑥 sec 𝛼 𝑦 tan 𝛼 ⇒ 18
+ 32
= 1, which is an ellipse
− =1
𝑎 𝑏
674 (b)
This meets the transverse axis at 𝑇(𝑎 cos 𝛼, 0)
Equation of any circle through (0, 0) and (1, 0) is
Let 𝑆′(−𝑎𝑒, 0) be the focus of the hyperbola. Then,
𝑥 𝑦 1
𝑆 ′ 𝑇 = 𝑎𝑒 + 𝑎 cos 𝛼 = 𝑎(𝑒 + cos 𝛼) (𝑥 − 0)(𝑥 − 1) + (𝑦 − 0)(𝑦 − 0) + 𝜆 |0 0 1|
670 (b) 1 0 1
1 𝑎
Given, 𝑒 = 2 and 𝑒 = 4 ⇒ 𝑎 = 2 =0
⇒ 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 𝑥 + 𝜆𝑦 = 0
2 2 (1 2)
∴ 𝑏 =𝑎 −𝑒 If it represents 𝐶3 , its radius=1
1 𝜆2
1 ⇒ 1 = ( ) + ( ) ⇒ 𝜆 = ±√3
⇒ 𝑏 2 = 4 (1 − ) = 3 4 4
4
𝑥2 𝑦2
∴ Equation of ellipse is 4
+ 3
= 1 ⇒ 3𝑥 2 +
4𝑦 2 = 12

671 (b)
𝑥2 𝑦2
Let the equation of the ellipse be 𝑎2 + 𝑏2 = 1, and
let 𝑒 be the eccentricity of the ellipse. It is given
that distance between foci = 2ℎ
As the centre of 𝐶3 , lies above the 𝑥-axis, we take
∴ 2 𝑎𝑒 = 2 ℎ ⇒ 𝑎𝑒 = ℎ ….(i)
𝜆 = −√3 and thus, an equation of 𝐶3 is 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 −
Focal distance of the one end of minor axis, say
𝑥 − √3𝑦 = 0
(0, 𝑏) is 𝑘
Since, 𝐶1 and 𝐶3 intersect and are of unit radius,
∴ 𝑎 + 𝑒(0) = 𝑘 ⇒ 𝑎 = 𝑘 ….(ii)
their common tangents are parallel to the line
From (i) and (ii), we have
1 √3
𝑏 2 = 𝑎2 (1 − 𝑒 2 ) = 𝑎2 − (𝑎𝑒)2 = 𝑘 2 − ℎ2 joining their centres (0, 0) and (2 ,
1
)
𝑥2 𝑦2
Hence, the equation of the ellipse is + =1 So, let the equation of a common tangent be
𝑘2 𝑘 2 −ℎ2
672 (a) √3𝑥 − 𝑦 + 𝑘 = 0
Required equation of circle is It will touch 𝐶1 , if
𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 6𝑥 − 8𝑦 + 𝜆(𝑥 + 𝑦 − 1) = 0 𝑘
| | = 1 ⇒ 𝑘 = ±2
⇒ 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − (6 − 𝜆)𝑥 − (8 − 𝜆)𝑦 − 𝜆) = 0 √3 + 1
𝜆 𝜆 From the figure, we observe that the required
Whose centre is (3 − 2 , 4 − 2)
tangent makes positive intercept on the 𝑦-axis
Which lies on the line 𝑥 + 𝑦 − 1 = 0 and negative on the 𝑥-axis and hence, its equation
𝜆 𝜆
⇒ 3− +4− −1=0 is √3𝑥 − 𝑦 + 2 = 0
2 2
675 (c)
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 𝑥2 𝑦2 1
Given, + =1 ∴ Required points (±2√3, ± 7)
16 4

Here, 𝑎 = 4, 𝑏 = 2 676 (a)

Since, the focus and vertex of the parabola are on
Equation of normal 𝑦-axis, therefore its axis of the parabola is 𝑦 − axis
4𝑥 sec θ − 2 𝑦 cosec θ = 12 Let the equation of the directrix be 𝑦 = 𝑘 the
directrix meets the axis of the parabola at (0, 𝑘).
Since, it passes through 𝒬 on x-axis
But vertex is the mid point of the line segment
So, put 𝑦 = 0, we get joining the focus to the point where directrix
meets axis of the parabola
𝑥 = 3 cos θ
3
∴ 𝒬(3 cos θ, 0) 𝑘+ =6 ⇒ 𝑘=9
2
Now, mid point of 𝑃𝒬, Thus, the equation of directrix is 𝑦 = 9
7 cos 𝜃 Equation of parabola is
𝑀( 2
, sin θ) = (ℎ, 𝑘) (say)

7 cos θ 2ℎ (𝑥 − 0)2 + (𝑦 − 3)2 = (𝑦 − 9)2

∴ℎ= ⇒ cos θ =
2 7 ⇒ 𝑥 2 + 12𝑦 − 72 = 0
and 𝑘 = sin θ
677 (a)
4ℎ2 The equation of tangent of slope 𝑚 to the
⇒ = 𝑘 2 = 1 (∵ cos2 θ + sin2 θ = 1) 1
49 parabola 𝑦 2 = 4𝑥 is 𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 + 𝑚
4𝑥 2 This will be a chord of the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 4, if
Here, locus of 𝑀 is + 𝑦 2 = 1 …(i) Length of the perpendicular from the centre (0,0)
49
is less than the radius
1
i. e. | |<2
𝑚√𝑚2 + 1
⇒ 4𝑚4 + 4𝑚2 − 1 > 0
√2 − 1 1 + √2
⇒ (𝑚2 − ) (𝑚2 + )>0
2 2
√2 − 1
⇒ (𝑚2 − )>0
For given ellipse 𝑒 2 = 1 −
4
=
3 2
16 4
√2 − 1 √2 − 1
√3 ⇒ (𝑚 − √ ) (𝑚 + √ )>0
∴ 𝑒= 2 2
2

∴ Abscissa of focus is √2 − 1 √2 − 1
⇒ 𝑚 ∈ (−∞, −√ ) ∪ (√ , ∞)
2 2
√3
𝑥 = ±4 × = ±2√3 (∵ 𝑥 = ±𝑎𝑒) …(iii)
2 678 (a)
It is given that 𝑦 2 = 4𝑎𝑥 passes through (2, −6)
On solving Eqs. (i) and (ii), we get
9
∴ 36 = 8𝑎 ⇒ 𝑎 =
4 2
× 12 + 𝑦 2 = 1 9
49 Hence, L. R. = 4𝑎 = 4 × 2 = 18

48 1 679 (c)
⇒ 𝑦2 = 1 − = The equation of the line 𝑦 = 𝑥 in distance form is
49 49 𝑥 𝑦 𝜋
= = 𝑟, where 𝜃 =
cos 𝜃 sin 𝜃 4
For point 𝑃, we have 𝑟 = 6√2
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 Therefore, coordinates of 𝑃 are given by 2 2
𝑎𝑒 sin θ −𝑎𝑒 sin θ
𝑥 𝑦 𝑏
− 1 𝑏
− 1
𝜋= 𝜋 = 6√2 ⇒ 𝑥 = 6, 𝑦 = 6 = +
cos sin cos2 θ sin2 θ cos2 θ sin2 θ
4 4 √ + 𝑏2 √ + 𝑏2
2 2
Since 𝑃(6,6) lies on 𝑥 + 𝑦 + 2 𝑔𝑥 + 2 𝑓𝑦 + 𝑐 = [ 𝑎2 ] [ 𝑎2 ]
(𝑎𝑒 2 2
0 sin θ − 𝑏) + (𝑎𝑒 sin θ + 𝑏)
= × 𝑎2
∴ 72 + 12(𝑔 + 𝑓) + 𝑐 = 0 …(i) (𝑏 2 cos 2 θ + 𝑎2 sin2 θ)
Since 𝑦 = 𝑥 touches the circle. Therefore, the 2𝑎2 [(𝑎2 − 𝑏 2 ) sin2 θ + 𝑏 2 ]
= = 2𝑎2
equation 𝑏 2 cos2 θ + 𝑎2 sin2 θ
2 𝑥 2 + 2 𝑥(𝑔 + 𝑓) + 𝑐 = 0 has equal roots 682 (b)
⇒ 4(𝑔 + 𝑓)2 = 8 𝑐 ⇒ (𝑔 + 𝑓)2 = 2 𝑐 …(ii) Since, two chords bisect each other, it means both
From (i), we have the chords passes through the centre of circle.
[12(𝑔 + 𝑓)]2 = [−(𝑐 + 72)]2 ∴ Length of chords are equal
⇒ 144(𝑔 + 𝑓)2 = (𝑐 + 72)2 𝑖𝑒, 𝑎2 − 1 = 3(𝑎 + 1)
⇒ 144 (2 𝑐) = (𝑐 + 72)2 [Using (ii)] ⇒ 𝑎2 − 3𝑎 − 4 = 0
⇒ (𝑐 − 72)2 = 0 ⇒ 𝑐 = 72 ⇒ (𝑎 − 4)(𝑎 + 1) = 0
680 (c) ⇒ 𝑎 = 4 (∵ 𝑎 = −1 is not possible)
𝑎 2 −1 16−1
Let 𝑃𝑄 and 𝑅𝑃 be the two tangents and 𝑃 be the ∴ Radius of circle= 2
= 2
point on the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 𝑎2 whose 15
coordinates are (𝑎 cos 𝑡 , 𝑎 sin 𝑡) and ∠𝑂𝑃𝑄 = 𝜃 =
2
Now, 𝑃𝑄 =length of tanget from 𝑃 on the circle 683 (a)
𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 𝑎2 sin2 𝛼 Let point is (√6 cos θ, √2 sin θ) and let it’s
distance 𝑑 from origin

∴ 𝑑 = √√6 cos 2 θ + 2 sin2 θ)

⇒ 2 = √2 + 4 cos2 θ
⇒ 2 + 4 cos2 θ = 4
1
∴ 𝑃𝑄 = √𝑎2 cos2 𝑡 + 𝑎2 sin2 𝑡 − 𝑎2 sin2 𝛼 ⇒ cos2 θ =
2
= √𝑎2 (cos2 𝑡 + sin2 𝑡) − 𝑎2 sin2 𝛼 1 𝜋
⇒ cos θ = ± ⇒θ=
= 𝑎 cos 𝛼 (∵ cos2 𝑡 + sin2 𝑡 = 1) √2 4
and 𝑂𝑄 =radius of the circle (𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 684 (c)
𝑎2 sin2 𝛼) Given that focus is 𝑆(0, 0)
⇒ 𝑂𝑄 = 𝑎 sin 𝛼 Let 𝐴 is the vertex of parabola. Take any point 𝑍
𝑂𝑄 𝑎 sin 𝛼 on the directrix such that 𝐴𝑆 = 𝐴𝑍. Since, the
∴ tan 𝜃 = = = tan 𝛼 ⇒ 𝜃 = 𝛼
𝑃𝑄 𝑎 cos 𝛼 given tangent 𝑥 − 𝑦 + 1 = 0 is parallel to the
∴ Angle between tangents = ∠𝑄𝑃𝑅 = 2𝜃 = 2𝛼 directrix
681 (a) Equation of directrix is 𝑥 − 𝑦 + λ = 0
𝑏2 ∵ 𝐴 is the mid point of 𝑆𝑍
∵ 𝑒2 = 1 − 2
𝑎
∴ 𝑎2 − 𝑏 2 = 𝑎2 𝑒 2
So, the points on the minor axis at a distance
√𝑎2 − 𝑏 2 from the centre (0, 0) of the ellipse are
(0, ±𝑎𝑒)
The equation of tangent at any point
(𝑎 cos θ , 𝑏 sin θ) on the ellipse is
𝑥 𝑦
cos θ + sin θ = 1
𝑎 𝑏 ∴ 𝑆𝑍 = 2𝑆𝐴
∴ Required sum |0 − 0 + 𝜆| |0 − 0 + 1|
⇒ =2×
√12 + 12 √12 + 12
⇒ |𝜆| = 2 ⇒ 𝜆 = 2

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 ∴ Equation of directrix is 𝑥 − 𝑦 + 2 = 0 690 (a)
Now, 𝑃 be any point on the parabola 𝑥2 𝑦2
The given ellipse is 4
+ 3
= 1 ⇒ 𝑎 = 2, 𝑏 = √3
∴ 𝑆𝑃 = 𝑃𝑀 ⇒ 𝑆𝑃2 = 𝑃𝑀2
|𝑥−𝑦+2| 2 ∴ 𝑏 2 = 𝑎2 (1 − 𝑒 2 )
⇒ (𝑥 − 0)2 + (𝑦 − 0)2 = ( )
√2
⇒ 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 2𝑥𝑦 − 4𝑥 + 4𝑦 − 4 = 0 1
686 (c) ⇒ 3 = 4(1 − 𝑒 2 ) ⇒ 𝑒 =
2
Given equation can be rewritten as
∴ 𝑎𝑒 = 1
(𝑥 − 3) 2 2
𝑦
+ =1 Hence, the eccentricity 𝑒1 , of the required
16 25
hyperbola is given by
Here, 𝑎2 = 16 and 𝑏 2 = 25
1 = 𝑒1 sin θ ⇒ 𝑒1 = cosec θ
16 3 ⇒ 𝑏 2 = sin2 θ(cosec 2 θ − 1) = cos 2 θ
∴ 𝑒 = √1 − =
25 5
Hence , the required hyperbola is
Hence, the foci Basic Terms of Conics are
(0, ±𝑏𝑒)𝑖𝑒, (3, ±3) 𝑥2 𝑦2
− =1
sin2 θ cos2 θ
687 (c)
or 𝑥 2 cosec 2 θ − 𝑦 2 sec 2 θ = 1
The equation of tangent at point (1, 2) to the
circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 4𝑥 − 6𝑦 + 9 = 0, is 691 (c)
𝑥 + 2𝑦 − 2(𝑥 + 1) − 3(𝑦 + 2) + 9 = 0 Two given tangents are parallel to each other.
⇒ 𝑥+𝑦−1=0 Therefore, the distance between them is equal to
Since, the inverse of the point (1, 2) is the foot the diameter of the circle
(𝛼, 𝛽) of the perpendicular from the point (1, 2) to ∴ Radius
the line 𝑥 + 𝑦 − 1 1 Distance between 3 𝑥 − 4 𝑦 + 4 = 0
α−1 β−2 (1.1 + 1.2 − 1) = ×{ }
∴ = =− 2 and 6 𝑥 − 8 𝑦 − 7 = 0
1 1 12 + 12 7
1 4+2 3
⇒ α − 1 = β − 2 = −1 ⇒ Radius = | |=
⇒ α = 0, β = 1 2 √9 + 16 4
Hence, required point is (0, 1) 692 (d)
688 (c) For the circle to lie inside the square of unit side
Comparing 𝑎𝑥 2 + 2ℎ𝑥𝑦 + 𝑏𝑦 2 + 2𝑔𝑥 + 2𝑓𝑦 + 𝑐 = length, we must have
0 with 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 2𝑔𝑥 + 2𝑓𝑦 + 𝑐 = 0, we find that 1
the given equation will represent a circle if 𝑎 = 𝑏 Radius ≤
2
and ℎ = 0 1
⇒ √sin2 𝛼 + cos2 𝛼 − sin2 𝜃 ≤
689 (c) 2
In an equilateral triangle, the circumcentre of a 1
⇒ | cos 𝜃 | ≤
circle lies on the centroid of the triangle 2
1 1
Here, radius of circle is 2𝑎 ⇒ − ≤ cos 𝜃 ⇒ 𝜃 ∈ [𝜋/3, 2 𝜋/3]
2 2
∪ [4 𝜋/3,5 𝜋/3]
693 (c)
The equation of any tangent to 𝑦 2 = 4(𝑥 + 1) is
1
𝑦 = 𝑚(𝑥 + 1) + … (i)
𝑚
The equation of any tangent to 𝑦 2 = 8(𝑥 + 2) is
2
𝑦 = 𝑚′ (𝑥 + 2) + 𝑚′ ….(ii)
It is given that (i) and (ii) are perpendicular.
∴ Required equation of circle is
Therefore,
𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 4𝑎2
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 1 Equation of tangent at (1,2) is
𝑚𝑚′ = −1 ⇒ 𝑚′ = −
𝑚
1 3𝑥 + 4𝑦 = 5
Putting 𝑚′ = − in (ii), we get
𝑚
1 Joint equation of tangent is
𝑦=− (𝑥 + 2) − 2𝑚 … (iii)
𝑚
(3𝑥 2 + 2𝑦 2 − 5)(3 + 8 − 5) = (3𝑥 + 4𝑦 − 5)2
The point of intersection of (i) and (iii) is given by
solving (i) and (ii) ⇒ 9𝑥 2 − 4𝑦 2 − 24𝑥𝑦 + 30𝑥 + 40𝑦 − 30 = 0
On subtracting (iii) from (i), we get
1 1 Here, 𝑎 = 9, 𝑏 = −4, ℎ = −12, g = 15
0 = (𝑚 + ) 𝑥 + 3 (𝑚 + ) ⇒ 𝑥 + 3 = 0 [
𝑚 𝑚
1 (Comparing it with 𝑎𝑥 2 + 𝑏𝑦 2 + 2ℎ𝑥𝑦 + 2g𝑥 +
∵ 𝑚 + ≠ 0]
𝑚 2𝑓𝑦 + 𝑐 = 0)
694 (a)
If 𝑃(𝑥, 𝑦) b ea point on a parabola, then by the 2√144 + 36
θ = tan−1 ( )
definition of parabola 5

(𝑃𝑆)2 = (𝑃𝑀)2 = tan−1 (

2.2.3√5
)
5
2
6𝑥 − 7𝑦 + 5 12
⇒ (𝑥 − 3)2 + (𝑦 + 4)2 = ( ) ⇒ θ = tan−1 ( )
√62 + 72 √5
⇒ 85(𝑥 2 − 6𝑥 + 9 + 𝑦 2 + 8𝑦 + 16) 699 (b)
⇒ 36𝑥 2 + 49𝑦 2 + 25 − 84𝑥𝑦 − 70𝑦 + 60𝑥 Let 𝐴𝑃𝑄 be an isosceles triangle of area ∆. Then,
1
2
∆= (𝑃𝑄 × 𝐴𝐿)
⇒ (7𝑥 + 6𝑦) − 570𝑥 + 750𝑦 + 2100 = 0 2
1
⇒ ∆= × 2 𝑏 sin 𝜃 × (𝑎 − 𝑎 cos 𝜃)
695 (c) 2
Since every diameter of an ellipse passes through ⇒ ∆= 𝑏 sin 𝜃(𝑎 − 𝑎 cos 𝜃)
the centre and is bisected by it. 𝑎𝑏
⇒ ∆= (2 sin 𝜃 − sin 2 𝜃)
Therefore, the coordinates of the other end are 2
𝑑∆ 𝑑2 ∆
(−√3, −2) ⇒ = 𝑎𝑏(cos 𝜃 − cos 2 𝜃)and
696 (b) 𝑑𝜃 𝑑 𝜃2
= 𝑎𝑏(− sin 𝜃 + 2 sin2 𝜃)
The angle between the asymptotes of the
𝑥2 𝑦2 𝑏
For maximum or minimum, we must have
hyperbola 𝑎2 − 𝑏2 = 1 is 2 tan−1 𝑎 𝑑∆
2
= 0 ⇒ cos 𝜃 = cos 2 𝜃
So, the angle between the asymptotes of 27𝑥 − 𝑑𝜃
9𝑦 2 = 24 is 2𝜋
⇒𝜃 =2𝜋−2𝜃 ⇒𝜃 =
2𝜋 2√2 3
2 tan−1 (√3) = [∵ 𝑎 = and 𝑏 𝑑2 ∆
3 3 Clearly, < 0 for 𝜃 = 2 𝜋/3
𝑑 𝜃2
2√2 Hence, ∆ is maximum for 𝜃 = 2 𝜋/3
= ]
√3
697 (c)
If the point (sin 𝜃, cos 𝜃) lies inside the circle 𝑥 2 +
𝑦 2 − 2𝑥 − 2𝑦 + 𝜆 = 0, for all 𝜃. Then,
1 − 2(sin 𝜃 + cos 𝜃) + 𝜆 < 0 for all 𝜃
⇒ 1 + 𝜆 < 2(sin 𝜃 + cos 𝜃)for all 𝜃
⇒ 1 + 𝜆 < −2√2
∵ −√2 ≤ sin 𝜃 + cos 𝜃 ≤ √2
[ ]
∴ Min. value of sin 𝜃 + cos 𝜃 is − √2
⇒ 𝜆 < −1 − 2√2
698 (c) Putting 𝜃 = 2 𝜋/3, we have

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 𝑎𝑏 2𝜋 4𝜋 3√3 Area of ellipse= 𝜋𝑎𝑏 = 15𝜋 sq m
∆max = (2 sin − sin )= 𝑎𝑏 702 (d)
2 3 3 4
700 (a) The point of intersection of 𝑥 + 3𝑦 = 2 and 𝑥 2 +
𝑥2 𝑦2 𝑥𝑦 − 𝑦 2 = 1 is given by
Let 𝐵𝐵′′ be the minor axis of the ellipse 𝑎2 + 𝑏2 =
1 (2 − 3𝑦)2 + (2 − 3𝑦)𝑦 − 𝑦 2 = 1
Let 𝑆(𝑎𝑒, 𝑜) and 𝑆′′(−𝑎𝑒, 0) be two foci of the
ellipse. Then, ⇒ 4 + 9𝑦 2 − 12𝑦 + 2𝑦 − 3𝑦 2 − 𝑦 2 = 1
−𝑏 𝑏
𝑚1 = Slope of 𝑆𝐵 = , 𝑚2 = Slope of 𝑆𝐵′′ = ⇒ 5𝑦 2 − 10𝑦 + 3 = 0
𝑎𝑒 𝑎𝑒
10 ± √100 − 60
∴ 𝑦=
2×5

10 ± √40
=
10

10 ± √40
∴ 𝑥 = 2 − 3( )
10

−10 ∓ √40
=
10

Now, ∴ Points of intersection are

∠𝐵𝑆𝐵 = 60°
𝑚1 − 𝑚2 √40 √40
⇒ tan 60° = 𝐴 (−1 − ,1 + )
1 + 𝑚1 𝑚2 10 10
−2𝑏/𝑎𝑒
⇒ √3 = √40 √40
1 − 𝑏 2 /𝑎2 𝑒 2 and 𝐵 (−1 + 10
, 1 − 10 )
⇒ √3(𝑎2 𝑒 2 − 𝑏 2 ) = −2𝑎𝑏𝑒
∴ Mid point of 𝐴𝐵 is (−1,1)
⇒ √3(2𝑎2 𝑒 2 − 𝑎2 ) = 2𝑎2 𝑒√1 − 𝑒 2
⇒ 3(2𝑒 2 − 1)2 = 4𝑒 2 (1 − 𝑒 2 ) 703 (c)
⇒ 16𝑒 4 − 16𝑒 2 + 3 = 0 ⇒ (4𝑒 2 − 3)(4𝑒 2 − 1) The centres and radii of given circles are
√3 1 𝐶1 (2, 3), 𝐶2 (−2, −3)
=0⇒𝑒= ,
2 2 and 𝑟1 = √4 + 9 + 12 = 5, 𝑟2 = √4 + 9 − 4 = 3
ALITER In ∆𝑆𝑂𝐵, we have
Now, 𝐶1 𝐶2 = √(2 + 2)2 + (3 + 3)2 = √52
𝐶𝐵
tan 30° = Here, 𝐶1 𝐶2 < 𝑟1 + 𝑟2
𝐶𝑆
1 𝑏 Hence, given circles intersect at two points
⇒ = 704 (d)
√3 𝑎𝑒
Equation of director circle of the parabola
⇒ √3 𝑏 = 𝑎𝑒
⇒ 3𝑏 2 = 𝑎2 𝑒 2 ⇒ 3𝑎2 (1 − 𝑒 2 ) = 𝑎2 𝑒 2 ⇒ 4𝑒 2 = 3 𝑥2 𝑦2
√3 − =1
16 4
⇒𝑒=
2
701 (a) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 16 − 4
Let 𝑃 is the position of man and 𝑆, 𝑆′ are position
⇒ 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 12
of flags, then
𝑆𝑃 + 𝑆 ′ 𝑃 = 10 = 2𝑎 ⇒ 𝑎 = 5 705 (a)
4 The intersection point of two given lines is the
∴ 𝑆𝑆 ′ = 2𝑎𝑒 = 8 ⇒ 𝑒 =
5 centre of circle 𝑖𝑒, (1, −1)
𝑏2 16 𝑏2
Now, 𝑒 2 = 1 − 𝑎2 ⇒ 25 = 1 − 25 Circumference of circle= 10𝜋 (given)
⇒ 𝑏2 = 9 ⇒ 𝑏 = 3 ⇒ 2𝜋𝑟 = 10𝜋 ⇒ 𝑟 = 5

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 ∴ equation of circle having centre (1, −1) and 1 𝑎 cos 𝜃 𝑏 sin 𝜃 1
radius 5 is Area of ∆ 𝑃𝑆𝑆 ′ = | 𝑎𝑒 0 1|
2
(𝑥 − 1)2 + (𝑦 + 1)2 = 52 −𝑎𝑒 0 1
= 𝑎𝑏𝑒 sin 𝜃
⇒ 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 2𝑥 + 2𝑦 − 23 = 0
706 (c) 1 𝑎 cos 𝜃 𝑏 sin 𝜃 1
and, Area of ∆𝐴𝑃𝐴′ = | 𝑎 0 1|
Here, g1 = 𝜆, 𝑓1 = 3, 𝑐1 = 1 2
−𝑎 0 1
and g 2 = 2, 𝑓2 = 1, 𝑐2 = 0 = 𝑎𝑏 sin 𝜃
since, they intersect orthogonally ∴ Area of ∆ 𝑃𝑆𝑆 ′ : Area of ∆𝐴𝑃𝐴′ = 𝑒: 1
∴ 2g1 g 2 + 2𝑓1 𝑓2 = 𝑐1 + 𝑐2 710 (d)
⇒ 2𝜆 × 2 + 6 × 1 = 1 + 0 Given equation of ellipse can be rewritten as
⇒ 4𝜆 + 6 = 1
5 (3𝑥 − 3)2 + (5𝑦 − 10)2 = 225
⇒ 𝜆=−
4 9(𝑥 − 1)2 25(𝑦 − 2)2
707 (d) ⇒ + =1
𝑥2 𝑦2 225 225
The equation of any tangent to 𝑎2 − 𝑏2 = 1 is
𝑥 𝑦 ∴ Centre of ellipse is (1, 2)
sec 𝜃 − tan 𝜃 = 1 … (i)
𝑎 𝑏
711 (c)
The equations of the asymptotes of the hyperbola
𝑥2 𝑦2
are Given, + =1
7 9
𝑥 𝑦
− =0 … (ii)
𝑎 𝑏 Here, 𝑎2 = 7, 𝑏 2 = 9
𝑥 𝑦
and, + = 0 … (iii)
𝑎 𝑏 Since, 𝑎 < 𝑏
The coordinates of the vertices of the triangle
formed by the lines (i),(ii) and (iii) are Length of major axis = 2𝑏 = 6
𝑎 𝑏
𝑂(0,0), 𝑃 ( , ) 712 (d)
sec 𝜃 − tan 𝜃 sec 𝜃 − tan 𝜃
(𝑥−1)2 (𝑦−2)2
And, Equation of given ellipse is 9 + 4 = 1
𝑎 −𝑏 𝑋2 𝑌2
𝑄( , ) Equation of normal ellipse 9 + 4 = 1 is
sec 𝜃 + tan 𝜃 sec 𝜃 + tan 𝜃
∴ Area of ∆ 𝑂𝑃𝑄 3𝑋 sec θ − 2𝑌 cosec θ = 5
3
1 −𝑎𝑏 Slope of normal is 2 tan θ
= | 2
2 sec 𝜃 − tan2 𝜃 3
𝑎𝑏 Which is parallel to 3𝑥 − 𝑦 = 1, then 2 tan θ = 3
− | = 𝑎𝑏 ⇒ tan θ = 2
sec 2 𝜃 − tan2 𝜃
708 (c) 2 1
∴ sin θ = , cos θ =
Let the coordinates of 𝑃 be (ℎ, 𝑘). √5 √5
The equations of the chords of contact of tangents So, equation of normal is 3√5𝑋 − √5𝑌 = 5
2 2 2
drawn from 𝑃 to the hyperbola 𝑥 − 𝑦 = 𝑎 and ∵ 𝑋 = 𝑥 − 1, 𝑌 = 𝑦 − 2
the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 𝑎2 are ℎ𝑥 − 𝑘𝑦 = 𝑎2 and ∴ 3√5(𝑥 − 1) − √5(𝑦 − 2) = 5
ℎ𝑥 + 𝑘𝑦 = 𝑎2 respectively. ⇒ √5(3𝑥 − 𝑦) = 5(√5 + 1)
These two are at right angle.
⇒ 3𝑥 − 𝑦 = √5(√5 + 1)
ℎ ℎ
∴ − × = −1 ⇒ ℎ − 𝑘 = 0 2 2 713 (b)
𝑘 𝑘
Let the equation of hyperbola and conjugate
Hence, 𝑃(ℎ, 𝑘) lies on 𝑥 2 − 𝑦 2 = 0
hyperbola be
709 (c)
Let 𝑃(𝑎 cos 𝜃, 𝑏 sin 𝜃) be a point on the ellipse 𝑥2 𝑦2 𝑥2 𝑦2
𝑥2 𝑦2 𝑎2
− 𝑏2 = 1 and 𝑎2 − 𝑏2 = −1
𝑎2
+ 𝑏2 = 1 of eccentricity 𝑒. Then, the
coordinance of 𝐴, 𝐴′ , 𝑆 and 𝑆′ are Then, the eccentricities are
(𝑎, 0), (−𝑎, 0), (𝑎𝑒, 0) and (−𝑎𝑒, 0) respectively.
𝑎 2 +𝑏2 𝑎 2 +𝑏2
then, 𝑒2 = and 𝑒′2 =
𝑎2 𝑏2

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 1 1 𝑎2 𝑏2 719 (a)
∴ + = + =1
𝑒 2 𝑒′2 𝑎2 + 𝑏 2 𝑎2 + 𝑏 2 Let 𝑆 = 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 8𝑥
At point (5, −7)
714 (a)
𝜋 𝑆 = 52 + (−7)2 − 8(5) = 34 > 0
Equation of line which is inclined to the axis at 4 is So, point lies outside the circle
𝑦=𝑥 720 (b)
𝐹 ′′ 𝐶 𝑏
The point of intersection of above line and given In ∆𝐶𝐵𝐹; tan 30° = 𝑏
⇒ 𝐹 ′′ 𝐶 =
√3
parabola is (0,0), (4𝑎, 4𝑎)

Length of the chord is =

√(4𝑎 − 0)2 + (4𝑎 − 0)2 = 4𝑎√2

715 (c)
𝑎 2 −𝑏2 𝑏2 −𝑎2
𝑒2 = and 𝑒′2 = 𝑏 1
𝑎2 𝑏2
1 1 ⇒ 𝑎𝑒 = ⇒ 𝑎2 𝑒 2 = [𝑎2 (1 − 𝑒 2 )]
√3 3
⇒ 2+ 2=1
𝑒 𝑒′
716 (d) 1
⇒ 4𝑒 2 = 1 ⇒ 𝑒 =
Since, given lines are parallel. 2
15 − 5 10
∴ 𝑑= = 721 (c)
2
√4 + 3 2 5
Given equation of parabola are
⇒ 𝑑 = 2 =diameter of the circle
∴ Radius of circle= 1 𝑥 2 = 4𝑦 and 𝑦 2 = 4𝑠 …(i)
∴ Area of circle= 𝜋𝑟 2 = 𝜋 sq unit
2
717 (a) 𝑥2
∴ ( ) = 4𝑥 ⇒ 𝑥 2 − 64𝑥 = 0
Sum of the coefficients in the expansion of 4
2 2 51
(𝛼 𝑥 − 2 𝛼 𝑥 + 1) is zero
∴ (𝛼 2 − 2 𝛼 + 1)51 = 0 ⇒ 𝛼 = 1 ⇒ 𝑥 = 0, 𝑥 = 4
∴ (𝛼, 2 𝛼 2 ) = (1,2) On putting the values of 𝑥 in Eq. (i), we get
Now, 𝑆1 = 1 + 4 − 4 > 0
So, the point (𝛼, 2 𝛼 2 ) lies outside the circle 𝑦 = 0 and 𝑦 = 4
718 (c)
The equation of the auxiliary circle of the ellipse Hence, points of intersection are (0, 0) and (4, 4)
𝑥2 𝑦2 722 (d)
+ = 1 is 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 𝑎2
𝑎2 𝑏 2 As both the circles pass through the origin and so
The equation of a tangent to the auxiliary circle is
they must have the same tangent at (0, 0). The
𝑥 cos 𝜃 + 𝑦 sin 𝜃 = 𝑎 … (i)
general equation of tangent of the given circles
Let (ℎ, 𝑘) be the pole of (i) with respect to the
are
ellipse. Then,
𝑥𝑥1 + 𝑦𝑦1 + 𝑔(𝑥 + 𝑥1 ) + 𝑓(𝑦 + 𝑦1 ) = 0
ℎ𝑥 𝑘𝑦
+ =1 … (ii) 𝑥𝑥1 + 𝑦𝑦1 + 𝑔′ (𝑥 + 𝑥1 ) + 𝑓 ′ (𝑦 + 𝑦1 ) = 0
𝑎2 𝑏 2
On substituting 𝑥1 = 0 and 𝑦1 = 0, we get
Clearly, (i) and (ii) represent the same line
cos 𝜃 sin 𝜃 𝑎 𝑔𝑥 + 𝑓𝑦 = 0 ⇒ 𝑔′ 𝑥 + 𝑓 ′ 𝑦 = 0
∴ = = 𝑓 𝑓′
ℎ/𝑎2 𝑘/𝑏 2 1 or = or 𝑔′ 𝑓 = 𝑔𝑓′
ℎ 𝑘𝑎 𝑔 𝑔
⇒ cos 𝜃 = and sin 𝜃 = 2 723 (d)
𝑎 𝑏
ℎ2 𝑘 2 𝑎2 Let the coordinates of 𝑃 and 𝑄 are (𝑎𝑡12 , 2𝑎𝑡1 ) and
⇒ 2+ 4 =1 (𝑎𝑡22 , 2𝑎𝑡2 ) respectively. Then the coordinates of
𝑎 𝑏
2 2 2
𝑥 𝑦 𝑎
Hence, the locus of (ℎ, 𝑘) is 𝑎2 + 𝑏4 = 1 𝑅 are {2𝑎 + 𝑎(𝑡12 + 𝑡22 + 𝑡1 𝑡2 ), −𝑎𝑡1 𝑡2 (𝑡1 + 𝑡2 )}
Since, 𝑅 lies on the parabola
𝑥2 𝑦2 1
or, 4 + 4 = 2
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 ∴ 𝑎2 𝑡12 𝑡22 (𝑡1 + 𝑡2 )2 𝑡 = 2 cost α
= 4𝑎[2𝑎 + 𝑎{(𝑡1 + 𝑡2 )2 − 𝑡1 𝑡2 }]
⇒ (𝑡1 + 𝑡2 )2 {𝑡12 𝑡22 − 4} + 4(𝑡1 𝑡2 − 2) = 0 In ∆ 𝐴𝑃𝐵, 𝐴𝑃 = √4𝑡 2 + 𝑡 4
⇒ 𝑡1 𝑡2 = 2
= 𝑡√4 + 𝑡 2
⇒ 𝑦1 𝑦2 = (2𝑎𝑡1 )(2𝑎𝑡2 ) = 4𝑎2 𝑡1 𝑡2
∴ 𝑦1 𝑦2 = 8𝑎2
= 2 cot α√4(1 + cot 2 α)
724 (a)
Let the equation of line be 𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 + 𝑐. Since, this = 4 cot α cosec α
is the tangent to the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 5
= 4 cos α cosec 2 α
∴ 𝑐 = ±𝑎√1 + 𝑚2
726 (b)
= ±√5√1 + 𝑚2 …(i) We observe that the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 4 is
orthogonal to the circles given in options (a) and
Also, the above line is tangent to the parabola (b). The radical axis of this circle with the circle in
𝑦 2 = 40𝑥 option (a) is 𝑥 = 1/2 where as with the circle in
option (b) is 𝑥 = 1
𝑎 10
∴ 𝑐= = 727 (b)
𝑚 𝑚
Given, (𝑥 − 𝑥1 )(𝑥 − 𝑥2 ) + (𝑦 − 𝑦1 )(𝑦 − 𝑦2 ) = 0
From Eqs.(i) and (ii), we get Whose extremities of diameter are (𝑥1 , 𝑦1 ) and
(𝑥2 , 𝑦2 )
10 𝑥1 +𝑥2 𝑦1 +𝑦2
= ±√5√1 + 𝑚2 ∴ Coordinates of centre of circle is ( , 2 )
𝑚 2
728 (d)
⇒ 𝑚4 + 𝑚2 − 20 = 0 𝑥 𝑦
Given, cos θ = 4 − 1 and sin θ = 3 − 1
⇒ (𝑚2 + 5)(𝑚2 − 4) = 0
∴ cos 2 θ + sin2 θ = 1
⇒ 𝑚2 = 4, 𝑚2 ≠ −5 2 2
𝑥 𝑦
⇒ ( − 1) + ( − 1) = 1
⇒ 𝑚 = ±2 4 3

⇒ 𝑐 = ±5 (𝑥 − 4)2 (𝑦 − 3)2
⇒ + =1
16 9
∴ 𝑦 = ±2𝑥 ± 5
729 (c)
725 (b) Chord of contact of tangents at any point 𝑃(𝑥1 , 𝑦1 )
Let 𝐴 be the vertex of the parabola and 𝐴𝑃 is on the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 𝑟12 to the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 =
chord of parabola such that slope of 𝐴𝑃 is cot α. 𝑟22 is 𝑥𝑥1 + 𝑦𝑦1 = 𝑟22 which touches the circle 𝑥 2 +
Let coordinates of 𝑃 be (𝑡 2 , 2𝑡), which is a point 𝑦 2 = 𝑟32
on the parabola. |0. 𝑥1 + 0. 𝑦1 − 𝑟22 |
∴ = 𝑟3
√𝑥12 + 𝑦12

⇒ 𝑟22 = 𝑟3 . √𝑥12 + 𝑦12 = 𝑟3 . 𝑟1 [∵ 𝑟12 = 𝑥12 + 𝑦12 ]

So, 𝑟1 , 𝑟2 , 𝑟3 are in GP
730 (b)
Let 𝑃(ℎ, 𝑘) be the pole of a tangent to the director
circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 𝑎2 + 𝑏 2 with respect to the
2𝑡 𝑥2 𝑦2
Slope of 𝐴𝑃 = 𝑡 2 ellipse 𝑎2 + 𝑏2 = 1
Then the equation of the polar is
2
⇒ tan α = ℎ𝑥 𝑘𝑦 𝑏2ℎ 𝑏2
𝑡 + = 1 ⇒ 𝑦 = (− ) 𝑥 +
𝑎2 𝑏 2 𝑎2 𝑘 𝑘
2 2 2 2
This touches 𝑥 + 𝑦 = 𝑎 + 𝑏
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 𝑏4 𝑏 4 ℎ2 1 2 5 5 2 25
∴ = (𝑎 2
+ 𝑏 2)
(1 + )⇒ 2 𝑒2 = ( + ) = ( )
𝑘2 𝑎4 𝑘 2 𝑎 + 𝑏2 5 3 2 5 6
ℎ2 𝑘 2 5
= 4+ 4 ⇒ 𝑒=√
𝑎 𝑏 3
𝑥2 𝑦2 1
Hence, the locus of (ℎ, 𝑘) is 𝑎4 + 𝑏4 = 𝑎2 +𝑏2 ∴ Foci of hyperbola = (±𝑎𝑒, 0)
731 (b)
5 5 5
Equation of chord of hyperbola 𝑥 2 − 𝑦 2 = 𝑎2 with = (±√ ∙ √ , 0) = (± , 0)
2 3 √6
mid point as (ℎ, 𝑘) is give by
𝑥ℎ − 𝑦𝑘 = ℎ2 − 𝑘 2 735 (b)
2 2
ℎ (ℎ − 𝑘 ) Centres and radii of the given circles are :
⇒𝑦= ×
𝑘 𝑘 Centres : 𝐶1 (1,0) 𝐶2 (1, 0)
This will touch the parabola 𝑦 2 = 4𝑎𝑥, if Radii : 𝑟1 = 3 𝑟2 = 5
ℎ2 − 𝑘 2 𝑎 Clearly, 𝐶1 𝐶2 = √2 < 𝑟2 − 𝑟1
−( )=
𝑘 ℎ/𝑘 Therefore, one circle lies entirely inside the other
2 3 2
⇒ 𝑎𝑘 = −ℎ + 𝑘 ℎ 736 (a)
3 2
∴ Locus of the mid point is 𝑥 = 𝑦 (𝑥 − 𝑎) The given circles cuts orthogonally, if
732 (b) 2g1 g 2 + 2𝑓1 𝑓2 = 𝑐1 + 𝑐2
Since, point (1 − 2) lies on curve 𝑦 2 = 4𝑎𝑥 g
∴ 2× ×0+2×4×0 = 4−4
2
4 = 4𝑎 ⇒ 𝑎 = 1 This is true for any real value of g.
737 (d)
Equation of any tangent to the parabola is Here, 𝑎2 = 36, 𝑏 2 = 16
1
𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 + Since,𝑎 >b, so the sum of the focal distance of any
𝑚 point 𝑃 on the ellipse is 𝑃𝑆 + 𝑃𝑆 ′ = 2𝑎
It also passes through (1, −2).
⇒ 𝑃𝑆 + 𝑃𝑆 ′ = 2 × 6 = 12
1
−2 = 𝑚 + 738 (b)
𝑚
𝑥2 𝑦2
Let 𝑎2 + 𝑏2 = 1 be the ellipse with centre 𝐶 and
⇒ 𝑚2 + 2𝑚 + 1 = 0
eccentricity 𝑒. Then,
2 𝑎
(𝑚 + 1) = 0 ⇒ 𝑚 = −1 𝐶𝑆 = 𝑎𝑒, 𝐶𝐴 = 𝑎 and 𝐶𝑍 = 𝑒
Clearly, 𝐶𝐴2 = 𝐶𝑆 × 𝐶𝑍
∴ 𝑦 = −𝑥 − 1 ⇒ 𝑥 + 𝑦 + 1 = 0
So, 𝐶𝑆, 𝐶𝐴 and 𝐶𝑍 are in G.P.
733 (a) 740 (c)
Given equation of circles are 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 2𝑥 + Equation of common chord is
2𝑘𝑦 + 6 = 0 and𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 2𝑘𝑦 + 𝑘 = 0. They 𝑆1 − 𝑆2 = 0
intersect each other orthogonally ⇒ 6𝑦 + 6 = 0
∴2∙1∙0+2∙𝑘∙𝑘 =6+𝑘 ⇒ 𝑦 = −1
⇒ 2𝑘 2 − 𝑘 − 6 = 0 On putting 𝑦 = −1 in first circle,
⇒ (2𝑘 + 3)(𝑘 − 2) = 0 ∴ 𝑥 2 + 1 + 2𝑥 − 3 + 2 = 0
3 ⇒ 𝑥 2 + 2𝑥 = 0 ⇒ 𝑥 = 0, −2
⇒ 𝑘 = 2, − ∴ End points of diameter are (0, −1) and (−2, −1)
2
734 (a) Equation of circle is
The given equation is 2𝑥 2 − 3𝑦 2 = 5, it can be (𝑥 − 0)(𝑥 + 2) + (𝑦 + 1)(𝑦 + 1) = 0
𝑥2 𝑦2 ⇒ 𝑥 2 + 2𝑥 + 𝑦 2 + 2𝑦 + 1 = 0
rewritten as 5 − 5 =1
2 3 741 (a)
Now, 𝑏 2 = 𝑎2 (𝑒 2 − 1) The equation of a system of circle with its centre
5 5 on the axis of 𝑥is𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 2𝑔𝑥 + 𝑐 = 0. Any
⇒ = (𝑒 2 − 1)
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 Putting𝑥 = 0, 𝑦 = ±√−𝑐. If 𝑐 is negative we have 2 1
two real points on radical axis, then the circles are = √1 − =
3 √3
said to be intersecting circles
742 (d)
Condition for line 𝑙𝑥 + 𝑚𝑦 + 𝑛 = 0 is normal to
the ellipse is 745 (b)
1 1 3
2 2 Give equation is = + cos θ, it can be rewriter
𝑎 𝑏 (𝑎2 − 𝑏 2 )2 𝑟 8 8
+ = 8 1
as 𝑟 = 1 + 3 cos θ, which is the form of 𝑟 = 1 +
𝑙 2 𝑚2 𝑛2
8 𝑒 cos θ
Here, 𝑙 = 2, 𝑚 = − 𝜆, 𝑛 = 3, 𝑎2 = 1, 𝑏 2 = 4
3 On comparing, we get
𝑒=3>1
1 4 (1 − 4)2
∴ + 2 = ∴ Given equation represents a hyperbola.
22 8 (3)2
(− 3 𝜆) 746 (b)
It is given that
1 36 1 2 𝑏2 2 𝑎
⇒ + =1 𝐿. 𝑅. = (Major axis) ⇒ =
4 64𝜆2 3 𝑎 3
⇒ 3 𝑏 2 = 𝑎2 ⇒ 3 𝑎2 (1 − 𝑒 2 ) = 𝑎2 ⇒ 3 − 3 𝑒 2 = 1
9×4 √3
⇒ 𝜆2 = ,𝜆 = ± 2
16 × 3 2
⇒𝑒=√
3
743 (a)
We have, 747 (b)
Let centre of circle be 𝐶(−𝑔, −𝑓), then equation of
𝑥 2 tan2 𝜃 + 𝑦 2 sec 2 𝜃 = 1
circle passing through origin be
𝑥2 𝑦2
⇒ + =1 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 2𝑔𝑥 + 2𝑓𝑦 = 0
cot 2 𝜃 cos2 𝜃
1
Now, length of the latusrectum = 2
cos2 𝜃 1
⇒2 = and cot 𝜃 > cos 𝜃
cot 𝜃 2
1
⇒ sin 2 𝜃 = and cot 𝜃 > cos 𝜃
2
𝜋 5𝜋
⇒2𝜃 = , and cot 𝜃 > cos 𝜃
6 6
𝜋 5𝜋 𝜋 5𝜋
⇒𝜃= , and cot 𝜃 > cos 𝜃 ⇒ 𝜃 = ,
12 12 12 12
744 (c) ∴ Distance,𝑑 = |−𝑔 − 3| = 𝑔 + 3
1
Slope of 2𝑦 = 𝑥 is 2 (𝑚1 , say) In ∆𝐴𝐵𝐶, (𝐵𝐶)2 = 𝐴𝐶 2 + 𝐵𝐴2
⇒ 𝑔2 + 𝑓 2 = (𝑔 + 3)2 + 22
4
and slope of 3𝑦 + 4𝑥 = 0 is − 3 (𝑚2 , say ) ⇒ 𝑔2 + 𝑓 2 = 𝑔2 + 6𝑔 + 9 + 4
⇒ 𝑓 2 = 6𝑔 + 13
𝑏2 Hence, required locus is 𝑦 2 + 6𝑥 = 13
𝑚1 𝑚2 = −
𝑎2 748 (d)
Since, the equation of latusrectum and equation of
1 4 𝑏2
⇒ ( ) (− ) = − 2 tangent both are parallel and they lie in the same
2 3 𝑎 side of the origin
𝑏2 2 −8 + 12 4
⇒ 2= ∴𝑎=| |= = 2√2
𝑎 3 √12 + 12 √2
∴ Length of latusrectum = 4𝑎 = 4(2√2) = 8√2
Eccentricity, 𝑒 = √1 − 𝑎2
𝑏2 749 (b)
Given, 2𝑎𝑒 = 16 and 𝑒 = √2
⇒ 2𝑎√2 = 16 ⇒ 𝑎 = 4√2

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∵ 𝑒 = √2, it means it is a rectangular hyperbola, From Eq. (ii), 𝑐 2 = 9 (1 + ) ⇒ 𝑐2 = 9 ( 7 )
7
where 𝑎 = 𝑏 = 4√2
∴ The equation of the hyperbola is 𝑥 2 − 𝑦 2 = 32. ±5
⇒ 𝑐=
750 (a) √7
Let the equation of the required circle be
2 15
𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 2𝑔𝑥 + 2𝑓𝑦 + 𝑐 = 0 …(i) Hence, 𝑦 = 3√7 𝑥 +
√7
It touches 𝑦-axis at (0,2). Therefore,
4 + 4𝑓 + 𝑐 = 0 and 𝑐 = 𝑓 2 753 (b)
⇒ 𝑓 2 + 4𝑓 + 2 = 0 ⇒ 𝑓 = −2 Let 𝑎 be the radius of the circle. Since the centre is
∴ 𝑐 = 4 and 𝑓 = −2 on 𝑦-axis and passes through the origin.
Circle (i) cuts intercept of 4 units on 𝑥-axis Therefore, coordinates of the centre are (0, a) and
∴ 2√𝑔2 − 𝑐 = 4 ⇒ 𝑔2 − 𝑐 = 4 ⇒ 𝑔 = ±2√2. [∵ so the equation of the circle is
𝑐 = 4] (𝑥 − 0)2 + (𝑦 − 𝑎)2 = 𝑎2 ⇒ 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 2 𝑎𝑦 = 0
But, the circle cuts intercept with positive side of This passes through (2,3)
𝑥-axis ∴ 4 + 9 − 6 𝑎 = 0 ⇒ 𝑎 = 13/6
∴ 𝑔 = −2√2 Hence, the required circle is 3 𝑥 2 + 3 𝑦 2 − 13 𝑦 =
Substituting the values of 𝑔, 𝑓 and 𝑐 in (i), we 0
obtain 754 (a)
𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 4√2 𝑥 − 4𝑦 + 4 = 0 We know that the angles between the asymptotes
𝑥2 𝑦2
As the equation of the required circle of the hyperbola 𝑎2 − 𝑏2 = 1 are given by
751 (d) 𝑏 𝑏
𝑥 1 𝑦 1 𝜃 = 2 tan−1 and 𝜋 − 𝜃 = 𝜋 − 2 tan−1
Given, = (𝑡 + ) and 𝑏 = (𝑡 − ) 𝑎 𝑎
𝑎 𝑡 𝑡
Here, 𝑎 = 4 and 𝑏 = 3
3 3
𝑥2 𝑦2 1 2 1 2 So, required angles are 2 tan−1 and 𝜋 − 2 tan−1
− = (𝑡 + ) − (𝑡 − ) =4 4 4
𝑎2 𝑏 2 𝑡 𝑡 755 (b)
𝜆 𝜆
𝑥2 𝑦2 The point (−5 + , −3 + ) will be an interior
√2 √2
⇒ − =1
4𝑎2 4𝑏 2 point of the larger segment of the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 =
16 cut off by the line 𝑥 + 𝑦 = 2, if
752 (b)
(i) it is an interior point of the circle
Given curves are 9𝑥 2 − 16𝑦 2 = 144
(ii) the centre of the circle and the point lies on
and 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 9 the same side of 𝑥 + 𝑦 = 2
𝜆 2 𝜆 2
Let the equation of common tangent be ∴ (−5 + ) + (−3 + ) − 16 < 0
√2 √2
𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 + 𝑐 and,
𝜆 𝜆
(0 + 0 − 2) (−5 + −3+ − 2) > 0
𝑥2 𝑦2 √2 √2
Since, 𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 + 𝑐 is a tangent to 16 − 9
=1
⇒ 18 − 8√2 𝜆 + 𝜆2 < 0 and √2 𝜆 − 10 < 0
∴ 𝑐 2 = 16𝑚2 − 9(∵ 𝑐 2 = 𝑎2 𝑚2 − 𝑏 2 ) … (i) ⇒ 4√2 − √14 < 𝜆 < 4√2 + √14 and 𝜆 < 5√2
⇒ 4√2 − √14 < 𝜆 < 5√2
Similarly, 𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 + 𝑐, is a tangent to 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 9
⇒ 𝜆 ∈ (4√2 − √14, 5√2) 3(𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 ) − 25𝑥 = 0
𝑐 = 3√𝑚2 + 1 ⇒ 𝑐 2 = 9(1 + 𝑚2 ) . . . (ii) 756 (d)
Equation of the common chord is 𝑆1 − 𝑆2 = 0
From Eqs. (i) and (ii), we get ∴ (𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 6𝑥 − 2𝑦 + 𝑘)
− (𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 2𝑥 − 6𝑦 − 15) = 0
18 2 ⇒ 4𝑥 + 4𝑦 + 𝑘 + 15 = 0
16𝑚2 − 9 = 9 + 9𝑚2 ⇒ 𝑚2 = ⇒ 𝑚 =3√
7 7 Centre of second circle is 𝐶2 (−1, 3)
Since, equation of the chord passes through the
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 ∴ 4(−1) + 4(3) + 𝑘 + 15 = 0 ⇒ 𝑘 = −23 Hence, area of rectangle 𝐴𝐵𝐶𝐷 = 4 × 8 = 32 sq.
757 (b) units
Let (ℎ, 𝑘) be the point whose chord of contact 760 (b)
2 2 The equation of the circle passing through the
w.r.t. hyperbola 𝑥 − 𝑦 = 9 is 𝑥 = 9. We know
that chord of (ℎ, 𝑘) w.r.t. hyperbola 𝑥 2 − 𝑦 2 = 9 is intersection of the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 2𝑥 = 0 and the
𝑇 = 0. line 𝐴𝐵 (whose equation is 𝑦 = 𝑥), is
⇒ ℎ𝑥 − 𝑘𝑦 − 9 = 0 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 2𝑥 + 𝜆(𝑦 − 𝑥) = 0
But it is the equation of line 𝑥 = 9. This is possible ⇒ 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 𝑥(2 + 𝜆) + 𝜆𝑦 = 0 …(i)
only when ℎ = 1, 𝑘 = 0. Line 𝑦 = 𝑥 will be a diameter of this circle, if it
Again equation of pair of tangents is 2+𝜆 𝜆
passes through the centre ( ,− )
2 2
𝑇 2 = 𝑆𝑆1 𝜆 2 + 𝜆
⇒ (𝑥 − 9)2 = (𝑥 2 − 𝑦 2 − 9)(1 − 9) ∴− = ⇒ 𝜆 = −1.
2 2 2
2 2
⇒ 𝑥 − 18𝑥 + 81 = (𝑥 − 𝑦 − 9)(−8) Putting 𝜆 = −1 in (i), we get
⇒ 9𝑥 2 − 8𝑦 2 − 18𝑥 + 9 = 0 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 𝑥 − 𝑦 = 0 as the equation of the
758 (a) required circle
Let the given lines be 𝐿1 = 𝑎1 𝑥 + 𝑏1 𝑦 + 𝑐1 = 0 761 (b)
and 𝐿2 = 𝑎2 𝑥 + 𝑏2 𝑦 + 𝑐2 = 0. Suppose 𝐿1 meets Let 𝑒 be the eccentricity of the ellipse. It is given
the coordinate axes at 𝑃 and 𝑄 and 𝐿2 meets at 𝑅 that ∆𝑆𝐿𝐿′ is equilateral
and 𝑆. Then, coordinates of 𝑃, 𝑄, 𝑅 and 𝑆 are ∴ 𝑆𝐿 = 𝑆𝐿′ = 𝐿𝐿′
respectively. 2𝑏 2 ∵ 𝑆𝐿 = Focal distance of
𝑃(−𝑐1 /𝑎1 , 0), 𝑄(0, −𝑐1 /𝑏1 ), 𝑅(−𝑐2 ⇒ 𝑎 + 𝑒 × 𝑎𝑒 = [ ]
𝑎 𝐿(𝑒, 𝑏 2 /𝑎) = 𝑎 + 𝑒 × 𝑎𝑒
/𝑎2 , 0)and 𝑆(0, −𝑐2 /𝑏2 ) 1
⇒ 𝑎2 (1 + 𝑒 2 ) = 2 𝑎2 (1 − 𝑒 2 ) ⇒ 𝑒 =
3
762 (c)
We have,
𝑟 2 − 2√2 𝑟(cos 𝜃 + sin 𝜃) − 5 = 0
⇒ 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 2√2(𝑥 + 𝑦) − 5 = 0
[∵ 𝑥 = 𝑟 cos 𝜃, 𝑦 = 𝑟 sin 𝜃 and 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 𝑟 2 ]
Clearly, radius of this circle is 𝑅 = √2 + 2 + 5 = 3
763 (c)
We have,
Since, 𝑃, 𝑄, 𝑅, 𝑆 are concyclic 𝑥2 𝑦2 𝑑𝑦 𝑏2𝑥
∴ 𝑂𝑃 × 𝑂𝑅 = 𝑂𝑄 × 𝑂𝑆 + = 1 ⇒ = −
𝑎2 𝑏 2 𝑑𝑥 𝑎2 𝑦
𝑐1 𝑐2 𝑐1 𝑐2
⇒ |− | |− | = |− | |− | ⇒ |𝑎1 𝑎2 | = |𝑏1 𝑏2 | And,
𝑎1 𝑎2 𝑏1 𝑏2 𝑑𝑦 𝑥
759 (c) 𝑥2 − 𝑦2 = 𝑐2 ⇒ =
𝑑𝑥 𝑦
Let the equation of the circle be The two curves will cut at right angles, if
𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 2𝑔𝑥 + 2𝑓𝑦 + 𝑐 = 0 𝑑𝑦 𝑑𝑦
This passes through (−3,4) and (5,4) ( ) × ( ) = −1
𝑑𝑥 𝐶1 𝑑𝑥 𝐶2
∴ −6 𝑔 + 8 𝑓 + 𝑐 + 25 = 0 …(i) 2
𝑏 𝑥 𝑥
and, 10 𝑔 + 8 𝑓 + 𝑐 + 41 = 0 …(ii) ⇒ − 2 × = −1
𝑎 𝑦 𝑦
Subtracting (ii) from (i), we get 𝑔 = −1 2
𝑥 𝑦2 𝑥2 𝑦2
Since the centre (−𝑔, −𝑓) lies on 4 𝑦 = 𝑥 + 7 ⇒ 2= 2⇒ 2= 2
𝑎 𝑏 𝑎 𝑏
∴ −4𝑓 = −𝑔 + 7 ⇒ [∵ 𝑔 = −1] 1 𝑥2 𝑦2
So, centre of the circle is at (1,2) = [Using ∶ 2 + 2 = 1]
2 𝑎 𝑏
Now, 𝐴𝐷 = 2 𝐺𝑀
Substituting these values in 𝑥 − 𝑦 = 𝑐 2 , we get
2 2
⇒ 𝐴𝐷 = 2 (Length of the ⊥ from G on AB whose
𝑎2 𝑏 2
eqn. is 𝑦 = 4) − = 𝑐 2 ⇒ 𝑎2 − 𝑏 2 = 2 𝑐 2
2 2
⇒ 𝐴𝐷 = 2 × 2 = 4
764 (c)
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 𝑥𝑥1 𝑦𝑦1 𝑥𝑥2 𝑦𝑦2
𝑎2
+
𝑏2
= 1 and
𝑎2
+
𝑏2
=1 ⇒ −4𝑦 − 𝑘 2 = 2𝑘√𝑥 2 + (𝑦 + 1)2
Product of slopes = −1
⇒ 16𝑦 2 + 𝑘 4 + 8𝑦𝑘 2 = 4𝑘 2 (𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 2𝑘 + 1)
𝑥1 𝑏 2 𝑥2 𝑏 2
⇒ (− 2 ∙ ) (− 2 ∙ ) = −1 [squaring]
𝑎 𝑦1 𝑎 𝑦2
4
𝑥1 𝑥2 𝑎 ⇒ 4𝑥 2 𝑘 2 + (4𝑘 2 − 16 ) 𝑦 2 = 𝑘 4 − 4𝑘 2
⇒ =− 4
𝑦1 𝑦2 𝑏
765 (b) To represent an equation of hyperbola, the
Let the equation of the hyperbola be coefficient of either 𝑥 2 or 𝑦 2 is negative
𝑥2 𝑦2
− =1 … (i) But coefficient of 𝑥 2 cannot be negative, so we
𝑎2 𝑏 2
take the coefficient of 𝑦 2
The coordinates of its centre 𝐶, vertex 𝐴 and the
corresponding focus 𝑆 are (0,0)(𝑎, 0) and (𝑎𝑒, 0) 4𝑘 2 − 16 < 0
respectively.
It is given that 𝐴 is mid-way between 𝐶 and 𝑆 ⇒ 𝑘2 ≤ 4
𝑎𝑒 + 0
∴𝑎= ⇒𝑒=2 ⇒ −2<𝑘 <2
2
∴ 𝑏 2 = 𝑎2 (4 − 1) = 3𝑎2
As the given equation 𝑘 cannot be negative
Hence, the equation of the hyperbola is
𝑥2 𝑦2 0<𝑘<2
− = 1 or, 3𝑥 2 − 𝑦 2 = 3𝑎2
𝑎2 3𝑎2
767 (d) 770 (a)
The equation of a tangent of slope (−4/3) to the Let 𝑆 = 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 20
ellipse
𝑥2
+
𝑦2
= 1 is At point (6, 2); 𝑆1 = 62 + 22 − 20 = 20
18 32
𝑟 √20 π
4 16 ∴ θ = 2 tan−1 = 2 tan−1 =
𝑦 = − 𝑥 + √18 × + 32 [Using ∶ 𝑦 √𝑆1 √20 2
3 9 771 (c)
= 𝑚𝑥 + √𝑎2 𝑚2 + 𝑏 2 ] Given equation of hyperbola can be rewritten as
⇒ 4𝑥 + 3𝑦 = 24 𝑥2 𝑦2
This cuts the co-ordinate axes at 𝐴(6,0) and − =1
12 2 9 2
𝐵(0,8) respectively (5) (5)
1
∴ Area of ∆ 𝑂𝐴𝐵 = × 𝑂𝐴 × 𝑂𝐵 𝑏 ′2
2 ∴ Eccentricity given by 𝑒 ′2
= 1 + ′2
1 𝑎
⇒ Area of ∆ 𝑂𝐴𝐵 = × 6 × 8 sq. units
2 9 25 5
= 24 sq. units ⇒ 𝑒 ′2 = 1 + = ⇒ 𝑒′ =
16 16 4
768 (c)
The point of intersection between the curves 𝑥 2 = The foci of a hyperbola are
4(𝑦 + 1) and 𝑥 2 = −4(𝑦 + 1) is (0, 1)
The slopes of curve first and curve second at the 12 5
(±𝑎′ 𝑒 ′ , 0) = (± × , 0) = (±3, 0)
point (0, −1) are respectively 5 4
2𝑥 −2𝑥
𝑚1 = = 0 and 𝑚2 = 4 = 0 𝑥2 𝑦2
4 Given equation of ellipse is 16 + 𝑏2 = 1
𝑚1 − 𝑚2
∴ tan θ = = 0 ⇒ θ = 0°
1 + 𝑚1 𝑚2 Foci of an ellipse are (±𝑎𝑒, 𝑜) = (±4𝑒, 𝑜). But
769 (a) given focus of ellipse and
√𝑥 2 + (𝑦 − 1)2 = 𝑘√𝑥 2 + (𝑦 + 1)2
hyperbola coincide, then
𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 2𝑦 + 1 = 𝑘 2 + (𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 2𝑦 + 1)
3
4𝑒 = 3 ⇒ 𝑒 =
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 Also, 𝑏 2 = 𝑎2 (1 − 𝑒 2 ) We know that,
𝑎
9 = 𝑅(circum − radius of ∆ 𝐴𝐵𝐶)
= 16 (1 − ) = 16 − 9 = 7 2 sin 𝐴
16 1
∴ 𝑎 ≤ sin 𝐴 ⇒ 2𝑅 sin 𝐴 ≤ sin 𝐴 ⇒ 𝑅 ≤
2
772 (c) The equation of the circum-circle is 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 𝑅 2 .
𝑥2 𝑦2 36𝑦 2
Given, 36 − 𝑘 2 = 1 ⇒ 𝑘 2 = 𝑥 2 −36 Therefore, for any point (𝑥, 𝑦) inside the circum-
circle, we have
𝑘 2 > 0 if 𝑥 2 − 36 > 0 1 1
𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 < 𝑅2 < [∵ 𝑅 ≤ ]
4 2
⇒ 𝑥 2 > 36 Now,
1
This is true only for point (10, 4). So, (10,4) lies > 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 ≥ 2√𝑥 2 𝑦 2 [Using ∶ 𝐴. 𝑀.
4
on the hyperbola ≥ 𝐺. 𝑀. ]
1
773 (b) ⇒ |𝑥𝑦| <
Since the locus of the point of intersection of 8
777 (b)
perpendicular tangents to a parabola is its
Let mid point of the chord 𝐴𝐵 is 𝐶(𝑥1 , 𝑦1 )
directrix. Therefore, the required locus is 𝑦 = −𝑎 𝜋 𝐵𝐶
774 (c) In ∆𝐶𝑂𝐵, sin =
4 𝑂𝐵
The equation of any normal to 𝑦 2 = 4 𝑎𝑥 is
𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 − 2 𝑎𝑚 − 𝑎𝑚3 ….(i)
The combined equation of the lines joining the
origin (vertex) to the points of intersection of (i)
and 𝑦 2 = 4 𝑎𝑥 = 0
𝑦 − 𝑚𝑥 1 𝐵𝐶
𝑦 2 = 4 𝑎𝑥 ( ) ⇒ =
−2 𝑎𝑚 − 𝑎𝑚3 √2 2
⇒ 𝑦 2 (2 𝑎𝑚 + 𝑎𝑚3 ) + 4 𝑎𝑥𝑦 − 4 𝑎𝑚𝑥 2 = 0
⇒ 𝐵𝐶 = √2
This represents a pair of perpendicular lines
Using Pythagoras theorem,
∴ Coeff. of 𝑥 2 + Coeff. of 𝑦 2 = 0
𝑂𝐵2 = 𝑂𝐶 2 + 𝐶𝐵2
⇒ 2 𝑎𝑚 + 𝑎𝑚3 − 4 𝑎𝑚 = 0 2
⇒ (2)2 = 𝑥12 + 𝑦12 + (√2)
⇒ 𝑚2 = 2 ⇒ 𝑚 = √2
775 (c) ⇒ 𝑥12 + 𝑦12 = 2
The equation of the common chord of the circles Hence, locus of mid point of chord is
(𝑥 − 𝑎)2 + 𝑦 2 = 𝑎2 and 𝑥 2 + (𝑦 + 𝑏)2 = 𝑏 2 is 𝑥2 + 𝑦2 = 2
𝐼 ≡ 𝑆1 − 𝑆2 = 0 778 (d)
3
⇒ 𝑥 2 + 𝑎2 − 2𝑎𝑥 + 𝑦 2 − 𝑎2 − 𝑥 2 − 𝑦 2 − 𝑏 2 − 2𝑏𝑦 Given 𝑦 2 = −4 (𝑥 + )
4
+ 𝑏2 = 0
3
⇒ 𝑎𝑥 + 𝑏𝑦 = 0 …(i) ⇒ 𝑌 2 = −4 𝑋, where 𝑋 = 𝑥 + and 𝑌 = 𝑦
4
Now, the equation of required circle is
𝑆1 + 𝜆𝐿 = 0 The equation of directrix of parabola is
2 2 2
∴ {(𝑥 − 𝑎) + 𝑦 − 𝑎 } + 𝜆{𝑎𝑥 + 𝑏𝑦} = 0
3
⇒ 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 𝑥(𝑎𝜆 − 2𝑎) + 𝜆𝑏𝑦 = 0 …(ii) 𝑋=1 ⇒ 𝑥+ =1
4
Since, Eq. (i) is a diameter of Eq. (ii), then
𝑎𝜆 − 2𝑎 𝜆𝑏 1
𝑎 (− ) + 𝑏 (− ) = 0 ⇒ 𝑥− =0
2 2 4
2
2𝑎
⇒ 𝜆= 2 779 (d)
𝑎 + 𝑏2
On putting the value of 𝜆 in Eq. (ii), we get Any point on the parabola 𝑦 2 = 4 𝑎𝑥 is (𝑎𝑡 2 , 2𝑎𝑡)
(𝑎2 + 𝑏 2 )(𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 ) = 2𝑎𝑏(𝑏𝑥 − 𝑎𝑦) 9
Which is the required equation of circle ∴ 𝑎𝑡 2 =
2
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 3 Also, the discriminant of above equation will be
and 2𝑎𝑡 = 6 ⇒ 𝑡 = 𝑎 …(i)
equal to zero because circle touches 𝑥-axis
3 2 9 ∴ (𝑝 + 𝑥1 )2 = 4(𝑝𝑥1 + 𝑞𝑦1 )
∴ 𝑎( ) = ⇒ 𝑎 = 2 ⇒ (𝑥1 − 𝑝)2 = 4𝑞𝑦1
𝑎 2
Therefore, the locus of point 𝐵 is (𝑥 − 𝑝)2 = 4𝑞𝑦
On putting the value of 𝑎 in Eq. (i), we get 784 (b)
3 The given equation can be written as
𝑡= (𝑥 − 2)2 = 3(𝑦 − 2)
2
The directrix of this parabola is given by
3
∴ Parameter of the point 𝑃 is 2 𝑦 − 2 = −3/4 ⇒ 𝑦 = 5/4
785 (c)
780 (a) We know that angle between two asymptotes of
Since the distance between the focus and directrix 𝑥2 𝑦2 𝑏
the hyperbola 𝑎2 − 𝑏2 = 1 is 2 tan−1 (𝑎) .
of a parabola is half of the length of the
𝑥2 𝑦2
latusrectum. Equation of given hyperbola is 16 − 9
= 1.
∴ 𝐿. 𝑅. = 2(Length of the Here, 𝑎 = 4 and 𝑏 = 3
⊥ from (3,3) on 3 𝑥 − 4 𝑦 − 2 = 0) 3
∴ Required angle = 2 tan−1 ( )
9 − 12 − 2 4
⇒ 𝐿. 𝑅. = 2 | |=2 786 (b)
√9 + 16 4
781 (c) It is given that 𝑎𝑒 = 4 and 𝑒 = 5
We know that the general equation of second ∴𝑎=5
degree represents a rectangular hyperbola, if 16
Now, 𝑏 2 = 𝑎2 (1 − 𝑒 2 ) ⇒ 𝑏 2 = 25 (1 − )=9
∆≠ 0, ℎ2 > 𝑎𝑏 and Coeff. of 𝑥 2 + Coeff. of 𝑦 2 = 0 25
𝑥2 𝑦2
Therefore, the given equation represents a Hence, the equation of the ellipse is + =1
25 9
rectangular hyperbola, if
787 (d)
𝜆 + 5 = 0 i.e. 𝜆 = −5
Let the family of circles passing through origin be
782 (c)
𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 2g𝑥 + 2𝑓𝑦 = 0
The coordinates of 𝑅 are (𝑎𝑡1 𝑡2 , 𝑎(𝑡1 + 𝑡2 )) They intersect circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 4𝑥 − 6𝑦 − 13 = 0
As it lies on 𝑥-axis. Orthogonally
∴ 𝑎(𝑡1 + 𝑡2 ) = 0 ⇒ 𝑡2 = −𝑡1 So, 2g(2) − 2𝑓(3) = −13
Now, Hence, locus of (−g, −𝑓) is
Area of ∆ 𝑃𝑄𝑅 −4𝑥 + 6𝑦 + 13 = 0
𝑎𝑡 𝑡 0 1
1 1 22 ⇒ 4𝑥 − 6𝑦 − 13 = 0
= Absolute value of | 𝑎𝑡1 2𝑎𝑡1 1| 788 (d)
2 2
𝑎𝑡2 2𝑎𝑡2 1 We know that the angle of intersection of two
1
= |2𝑎2 𝑡1 𝑡2 (𝑡1 − 𝑡2 ) + 2𝑎2 𝑡1 𝑡2 (𝑡1 − 𝑡2 )| circles of radii 𝑟1 and 𝑟2 is given by
2 𝑟12 +𝑟22 −𝑑 2
= 2𝑎2 |𝑡1 𝑡2 (𝑡1 − 𝑡2 )| cos 𝜃 = 2𝑟1 𝑟2
, where 𝑑 is the distance between
= 2𝑎2 |𝑡1 𝑡2 (−𝑡2 − 𝑡2 )| [∵ 𝑡2 = −𝑡1 ] their centres.
2 2
= 4𝑎 𝑡1 𝑡2 Here, 𝑟1 = 2, 𝑟2 = √2 and 𝑑 = √2
783 (a) 4+2−2 1 𝜋
In a circle 𝐴𝐵 is as a diameter where the ∴ cos 𝜃 = = ⇒𝜃=
2 × 2 × √2 √2 4
coordinates of 𝐴 are (𝑝, 𝑞) and let the coordinates 789 (d)
of 𝐵 are (𝑥1 , 𝑦1 ) Equation of the tangents at 𝑃(𝑎 sec θ, 𝑏 tan θ) is
Equation of circle in diameter form is 𝑥 𝑦
sec θ − tan θ = 1
(𝑥 − 𝑝)(𝑥 − 𝑥1 ) + (𝑦 − 𝑞)(𝑦 − 𝑦1 ) = 0 𝑎 𝑏
⇒ 𝑥 2 − (𝑝 + 𝑥1 )𝑥 + 𝑦 2 − (𝑦1 − 𝑞)𝑦 + 𝑝𝑥1 + 𝑞𝑦1 ∴ Equation of the normal at 𝑃 is
=0 𝑎𝑥 + 𝑏 cosec θ 𝑦 = (𝑎2 + 𝑏 2 ) sec θ …(i)
Since, the circle touches 𝑥-axis Similarly, the equation of normal at
∴ 𝑦=0 𝑄(𝑎 sec ϕ, 𝑏 tan ϕ) is
⇒ 𝑥 2 − (𝑝 + 𝑥1 )𝑥 + 𝑝𝑥1 + 𝑞𝑦1 = 0 𝑎𝑥 + 𝑏 cosec ϕ 𝑦 = (𝑎2 + 𝑏 2 ) sec ϕ …(ii)

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 On subtracting Eq. (ii) from Eq. (i), we get Clearly, 𝑃(1, 1/2) is the internal centre of
𝑎2 + 𝑏 2 sec θ − sec ϕ similitude. Thus, if 𝑃𝑇1 and 𝑃𝑇2 are the lengths of
𝑦= .
𝑏 cosec θ − cosec ϕ tangents drawn from 𝑃 to the given circles, then
π 3
𝑎 2 +𝑏2 sec θ−sec( −θ)
2 Length of the common tangent = 𝑃𝑇1 + 𝑃𝑇2 = 2 +
So that 𝑘 = 𝑦 = 𝑏
. π
cosec θ−cosec ( −θ) 1
2
2
=2
2 2
𝑎 + 𝑏 sec θ − cosec θ
= ∙ 794 (c)
𝑏 cosec θ − sec θ 𝑥2 𝑦2
𝑎2 + 𝑏 2 Let 𝑆 ≡ 16 + 25 − 1 = 0
= −[ ]
𝑏 At point (7, 6), 𝑆1 > 0. So two tangents can be
790 (a) drawn from this point
Centre of circle must on negative 𝑥-axis for that λ 795 (c)
must be positive as centre of circle is (−λ, 0) Let 𝑆1 ≡ 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 6𝑥 − 12𝑦 + 37 = 0
and 𝑆2 ≡ 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 6𝑦 + 7 = 0
the equation of common tangent of the two circles
is 𝑆1 − 𝑆2 = 0
⇒ 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 6𝑥 − 12𝑦 + 37
− (𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 6𝑦 + 7) = 0
⇒ 𝑥−𝑦−5=0
∴ Option (a) is correct
796 (d)
791 (a)
The position of the points (1, 2) and (2, 1) with
Let 𝑆1 ≡ 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 2𝑥 − 2𝑦 − 7 = 0
respect to the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 9 is given by 12 +
and 𝑆2 ≡ 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 4𝑥 + 2𝑦 + 𝑘 = 0
22 = 5 < 9 and 22 + 12 = 5 < 9. Thus, both 𝑃 and
here, 𝑔1 = −1, 𝑓1 = −1, 𝑐1 = −7, 𝑟1 = 3
𝑄 lie incide 𝐶
𝑔2 = 2, 𝑓2 = 1, 𝑐2 = 𝑘
The position of the points (1, 2) and (2, 1) with
𝑥2 𝑦2
respect to the ellipse 9
+ 4
= 1 is given by
12 22 1
∵ + = +1>1
9 4 9
22 1 16+9 25
Equation of common chord is 𝑆1 − 𝑆2 = 0 And 9
+4= 36
= 36 < 1,
⇒ 6𝑥 + 4𝑦 + 7 + 𝑘 = 0 …(i) 𝑃 lies outside 𝐸 and 𝑄 lies inside 𝐸. Thus, 𝑃 lies
∵ 2(𝑔1 𝑔2 + 𝑓1 𝑓2 ) = 𝑐1 + 𝑐2 inside 𝐶 but outside 𝐸
∴ 2(−2 − 1) = −7 + 𝑘 ⇒ 𝑘 = 1 798 (a)
∴ From Eq. (i), 6𝑥 + 4𝑦 + 8 = 0 Let 𝑃(𝑥1 , 𝑦1 ) be the point, then the chord of
Let 𝐶1 𝑀 = Perpendicular distance from contact of tangents drawn from 𝑝 to the circle
centre𝐶1 (1, 1) to the common chord 6𝑥 + 4𝑦 + 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 𝑎2 is 𝑥𝑥1 + 𝑦𝑦1 = 𝑎2
8 = 0. 𝑥𝑥1 + 𝑦𝑦1
∴ 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 𝑎2 ( )
|6 + 4 + 8| 9 𝑎2
∴ 𝐶1 𝑀 = = ⇒ 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 𝑥𝑥1 − 𝑦𝑦1 = 0
2
√6 + 4 2 √13
Now, 𝑃𝒬 = 2𝑃𝑀 = 2√(𝐶1 𝑃)2 − (𝐶1 𝑀)2 Which is the equation of required locus
799 (c)
2
9 12 The equation of the tangent at 𝑃(𝑎 cos θ, 𝑏 sin θ)
= 2√9 − ( ) =
√13 √13 𝑥2 𝑦2 𝑥 𝑦
to the ellipse 𝑎2
+ 𝑏2 = 1 is 𝑎 cos θ + 𝑏 sin θ = 1
792 (b)
Length of perpendicular from the focus (𝑎𝑒, 0) on
Given limiting points are (1, 2), (−2, 1)
the ellipse = 𝑝
1 3
The mid point is (− 2 , 2)
1−2 1 𝑒 cos θ − 1
Now, slope= −2−1 = 3 = || ||
cos2 θ sin2 θ
3 1 √ 2 +
∴ required equation, 𝑦 − = −3 (𝑥 + ) 𝑎 𝑏2
2 2
⇒ 3𝑥 + 𝑦 = 0
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 𝑎𝑏(𝑒 cos θ − 1) 803 (c)
=| |
√𝑏 2 cos 2 θ + 𝑎2 (1 − cos 2 θ) The given equation can be written as
𝑎𝑏(𝑒 cos θ − 1) (𝑥 + 2)2 = −2(𝑦 − 2)
=| | The equation of the tangent at the vertex is
√𝑎2 − 𝑎2 𝑒 2 cos 2 θ
𝑦−2=0 [∵ 𝑦 = 0 is tangent to 𝑥 2 =
1 − 𝑒 cos θ −4𝑎𝑦]
⇒ 𝑏√ =𝑝
1 + 𝑒 cos θ 804 (b)
𝑏 2 1 + 𝑒 cos θ Equation of ellipse 14 +
𝑥2 𝑦2
=1
⇒ 2= 5
𝑝 1 − 𝑒 cos θ
Any point on the ellipse is (√14 cos θ , √5 sin θ)
Now, 𝑟 2 = (𝑎𝑒 − 𝑎 cos θ)2 + 𝑏 2 sin2 θ
= 𝑎2 [(𝑒 −cos θ)2 + (1 − 𝑒)2 sin2 θ] ∴ Equation of normal at (√14 cos θ , √5 sin θ) is
= 𝑎2 [𝑒 2 cos2 θ − 2𝑒 cos θ + 1] = 𝑎2 (1 − 𝑒 cos θ)2 √14𝑥 sec θ − √5𝑦 cosecθ = 9
⇒ 𝑟 = 𝑎(1 − 𝑒 cos θ) It passes through (𝑎 cos 2θ , 𝑏 sin 2θ)
2𝑎 𝑏 2 2 1 + 𝑒 cos θ ⇒ √14√14 cos 2θ sec θ − √5√5 sin 2θ cosec θ=9
∴ − 2= − =1 cos 2θ sin 2θ
𝑟 𝑝 1 − 𝑒 cos θ 1 − 𝑒 cos θ ⇒ 14 −5 =9
800 (b) cos θ sin θ
1 ⇒ 14(2 cos 2 θ − 1) − 10 cos2 θ = 9 cos θ
Given, 𝑒 = 2 and foci is (±1, 0)
⇒ 18 cos2 θ − 9 cos θ − 14 = 0
1
⇒ 𝑎𝑒 = 1 ⇒ 𝑎 = 1 = 2 ⇒ 18 cos2 θ − 21 cos θ + 12 cos θ − 14 = 0
2 ⇒ (3 cos θ + 2)(6 cos θ − 7) = 0
2 2 (1 1 3 2 7
Now, 𝑏 = 𝑎 − 𝑒 2 ) = 22 (1 − 4) = 4 (4) = 3 ⇒ cos θ = − , cos θ ≠ −
3 6
∴ The equation of ellipse is
𝑥2 𝑦2 𝑥2 𝑦2
+ 𝑏2 = 1 ⇒ + =1 805 (b)
𝑎2 4 3
801 (d) We have,
𝑥2 𝑦2 𝑦 2 + 6𝑥 − 2𝑦 + 13 = 0
The equation of a tangent to 𝑎2 − 𝑏2 = 1 at
⇒ 𝑦 2 − 2𝑦 = −6𝑥 − 13 ⇒ (𝑦 − 1)2 = −6(𝑥 + 2)
𝑥 𝑦
𝑃(𝑎 sec 𝜃, 𝑏 tan 𝜃) is sec 𝜃 − tan 𝜃 = 1 Clearly, the vertex of this parabola is at (−2,1)
𝑎 𝑏
It cuts the directrix 𝑥 = 806 (b)
𝑎 𝑎 cosec θ−𝑒 cot 𝜃 Given, 𝑒 = 2, 2𝑎𝑒 = 8
𝑎𝑡 𝑄 ( , 𝑏 ( ))
𝑒 𝑒 𝑒
𝑏 tan 𝜃 − 0 𝑎𝑒 = 4 ⇒ 𝑎 = 2
∴ 𝑚1 = Slope of 𝑆𝑃 =
𝑎 sec 𝜃 − 𝑎𝑒
𝑏 sin 𝜃 𝑏 2 = 𝑎2 (𝑒 2 − 1) ⇒ 𝑏 2 = 4(4 − 1)
=
𝑎(1 − 𝑒 cos 𝜃)
⇒ 𝑏 2 = 12
𝑏(cosec 𝜃 − 𝑒 cot 𝜃)
and, 𝑚2 = Slope of 𝑆𝑄 =
𝑒(𝑎/𝑒 − 𝑎𝑒) ∴ Equation of hyperbola is
Clearly, 𝑚1 𝑚2 = −1
Hence, 𝑃𝑄 subtends a right angle at the focus 𝑆. 𝑥2 𝑦2
− =1
802 (a) 4 12
The equation of any tangent to 𝑦 2 = 4 𝑎𝑥 is 𝑦 =
𝑎 807 (b)
𝑚𝑥 + 𝑚. 𝑆1 𝑥 2 +𝑦 2+2𝑥 −4𝑦 −20 2
2
Since, 𝑆2
= 𝑥12 +𝑦12−4𝑥1 +2𝑦1 −44 = 3
If it touches 𝑥 = 4 𝑎𝑦, then the equation 1 1 1 1
𝑎 ⇒ 𝑥12 + 𝑦12 + 14𝑥1 − 16𝑦1 + 28 = 0
𝑥 2 = 4 𝑎 (𝑚𝑥 + ) must have equal roots
𝑚 ∴ Locus of point 𝑃 is
⇒ 𝑚𝑥 − 4 𝑎𝑚 𝑥 − 4 𝑎2 = 0 must have equal
2 2
𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 14𝑥 − 16𝑦 + 28 = 0
roots Centre of the circle is (−7, 8)
⇒ 16 𝑎2 𝑚4 = −16 𝑎2 𝑚 ⇒ 𝑚 = −1 [∵ 𝑚 ≠ 0] 808 (c)
𝑎
Putting 𝑚 = −1 in 𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 + , we get The coordinates of the centres and radii of the
𝑚
𝑦 = −𝑥 − 𝑎 or, 𝑥 + 𝑦 + 𝑎 = 0 as the common circles are:
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Radius 𝑟1 = 6 𝑟2 = 2 √65 ⇒ √3𝑒 2 − 2𝑒 − √3 = 0 ⇒ (𝑒 − √3)(√2 𝑒 + 1)
We observe that 𝑟1 − 𝑟2 < 𝐶1 𝐶2 < 𝑟1 + 𝑟2 = 0 ⇒ 𝑒 = √3
So, the circles intersect at two points 812 (a)
809 (a) Using the result 𝑎1 𝑎2 = 𝑏1 𝑏2 , we get
The given equation may be written as 𝜆. 1 = −1. −2
𝑥2 𝑦2 ⇒ 𝜆=2
32 − 8 = 1 813 (b)
3
Given equation of circle is𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 𝑟 2 . Let any
𝑥2 𝑦2
⇒ 2 − 2 =1
point on the circle is 𝑃(𝑟 cos 𝜃 , 𝑟 sin 𝜃) and let the
4√2 (2√2)
( 3) coordinates of centriod of the triangle be (𝛼, 𝛽)
√
On comparing the given equation with the
𝑥2 𝑦2
standard equation 𝑎2 − 𝑏2 = 1, we get
2 2
4√2
𝑎2 = ( ) and 𝑏 2 = (2√2)
√3
∴ Length of transverse axis of a hyperbola
𝑟+𝑟 cos θ
4√2 8√2 Then, 𝛼 =
= 2𝑎 = 2 × = 3
√3 √3 𝑟 𝑟
⇒ cos θ = 𝛼 −
810 (a) 3 3
𝑟+𝑟 sin θ
Given, (3𝑥 − 1)2 = −4 (9𝑦 + 2) and β = 3
𝑟 𝑟
Hence, the vertex is (3 ,
1 −2
) ⇒ sin 𝜃 = 𝛽 −
9 3 3
𝑟 2 𝑟 2 𝑟2
Now, (𝛼 − 3) + (𝛽 − 3) =
811 (b) 9
𝑟 2 𝑟 2 𝑟 2
Let 𝐿𝑆𝐿′′ be a latusrectum through the focus ∴ The locus is (𝑥 − 3) + (𝑦 − 3) = (3) which is
𝑥2 𝑦2
𝑆(𝑎𝑒, 0) of the hyperbola 𝑎2 − 𝑏2 = 1. It subtends a circle
60° angle at the other focus 𝑆′′(−𝑎𝑒, 0) 814 (d)
We have, ∠𝐿𝑆 ′′ 𝐿′′ = 60° Let the general equation of circle be
∴ ∠𝐿𝑆 ′′ 𝑆 = 30° 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 2g𝑥 + 2𝑓𝑦 + 𝑐 = 0 …(i)
It cuts the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 20𝑥 + 4 = 0
orthogonally, then
By the condition, 2(g1 g 2 + 𝑓1 𝑓2 ) = 𝑐1 + 𝑐2
2(−10g + 0 × 𝑓) = 𝑐 + 4 ⇒ −20g = 𝑐 + 4 …(ii)
∵ Circle (i) touches the line 𝑥 = 2 or 𝑥 + 0𝑦 − 2 =
0
∴ Perpendicular distance from centre to the
tangent=radius
−g + 0 − 2
⇒ | | = √g 2 + 𝑓 2 − 𝑐
√12 + 02
⇒ (g + 2)2 = g 2 + 𝑓 2 − 𝑐
⇒ g 2 + 4 + 4g = g 2 + 𝑓 2 − 𝑐
In ∆𝐿𝑆 ′′ 𝐿, we have ⇒ 4g + 4 = 𝑓 2 − 𝑐 …(iii)
𝐿𝑆 On eliminating 𝑐 from Eqs. (ii) and (iii), we get
tan 30° =
𝑆′′𝑆 −16g + 4 = 𝑓 2 + 4 ⇒ 𝑓 2 + 16g = 0
1 𝑏 2 /𝑎
⇒ = Hence, the locus of (−g, −𝑓) is 𝑦 2 − 16𝑥 = 0
√3 2𝑎𝑒 (replacing – 𝑓 and – g by 𝑥 and 𝑦)
1 𝑏2 815 (b)
⇒ = 2
√3 2𝑎 𝑒 Let 𝑃(𝑥1 , 𝑦2 ) be a point on the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 +
1 𝑒2 − 1 2 𝑔𝑥 + 2 𝑓𝑦 + 𝑐 = 0.
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 Then, the length of the tangents drawn from This meets the coordinate axes at 𝐴(4/𝑥1 , 0) and
𝑃(𝑥1 , 𝑦1 ) to the circle 𝐵(0,4/𝑦1 )
𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 2 𝑔𝑥 + 2 𝑓𝑦 + 𝑐 sin2 𝛼 + (𝑔2 + Obviously (a) and (b) are not true
𝑓 2 ) cos2 𝛼 = 0 is given by Let (ℎ, 𝑘) be the mid-point of 𝐴𝐵. Then,
𝑃𝑄 = 𝑃𝑅 2 2 2 2
ℎ = ,𝑘 = ⇒ 𝑥1 = , 𝑦1 =
⇒ 𝑃𝑄 𝑥1 𝑦1 5 𝑘
2 2
since, (𝑥1 , 𝑦1 ) lies on 𝑥 + 𝑦 = 4
= √𝑥12 + 𝑦12 + 2 𝑔𝑥1 + 2 𝑓𝑦1 + 𝑐 sin2 𝛼 + (𝑔2 + 𝑓 2 ) cos 2 𝛼 4 4 1 1
∴ 2+ 2=4⇒ 2+ 2=1
⇒ 𝑃𝑄 = √−𝑐 + 𝑐 sin2 𝛼 + (𝑔2 + 𝑓 2 ) cos2 𝛼 ℎ 𝑘 ℎ 𝑘
1 1
Hence, the locus of (ℎ, 𝑘) is 𝑥 2 + 𝑦2 = 1, i.e. 𝑥 2 +
⇒ 𝑃𝑄 = √𝑔2 + 𝑓 2 − 𝑐 cos 𝛼
The radius of the circle 𝑦2 = 𝑥2𝑦2
𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 2 𝑔𝑥 + 2 𝑓𝑦 + 𝑐 sin2 𝛼 + (𝑔2 + 819 (a)
𝑓 2 ) cos2 𝛼 = 0, is Since the circle touches both the axes and the
straight line 4 𝑥 + 3 𝑦 = 6 in first quadrant.
Therefore, coordinates of its centre are (𝑎, 𝑎) and
radius = 𝑎, where 𝑎 > 0
Since 4 𝑥 + 3 𝑦 − 6 = 0 touches the circle
7𝑎−6 1
∴ = ±𝑎 ⇒ 7 𝑎 − 6 = ±5 𝑎 ⇒ 𝑎 = 3,
√16 + 9 2
Since (0,0) and (1/2, 1/2) lie on the same side of
𝐶𝑄 = 𝐶𝑅 the line 4 𝑥 + 3 𝑦 = 6 whereas (0,0) and (3,3) lie
on the opposite side of the origin. Therefore, for
⇒ 𝐶𝑄 = √𝑔2 + 𝑓 2 − 𝑐 sin2 𝛼 − (𝑔2 + 𝑓 2 ) cos 2 𝛼
the required circle, we have 𝑎 = 1/2. Hence,
⇒ 𝐶𝑄 = {√𝑔2 + 𝑓 2 − 𝑐} sin 𝛼 equation of the required circle is
In ∆ 𝐶𝑃𝑄, we have 1 2 1 2
2 2 (𝑥 − ) + (𝑦 − )
𝐶𝑄 {√𝑔 + 𝑓 − 𝑐} sin 𝛼 2 2
tan 𝜃 = = 1 2
𝑃𝑄 {√𝑔2 + 𝑓 2 − 𝑐} cos 𝛼 = ( ) or, 4 𝑥 2 + 4 𝑦 2 − 4 𝑥 − 4 𝑦
2
= tan 𝛼 ⇒ 𝜃 = 𝛼 +1=0
Hence, ∠𝑄𝑃𝑅 = 2 𝛼 820 (d)
816 (a) Since circle touches the 𝑥-axis and 𝑦-axis at points
𝑥 +𝑥 𝑦1+𝑦
The mid point of the chord is ( 1 22 , 2 2 ). The (1, 0) respectively.So, centre of circle is (1, 1)and
equation of the chord in terms of its mid point is radius is 1

𝑦1 +𝑦2 𝑥1 +𝑥2 𝑥1 +𝑥2 𝑦 +𝑦

𝑥( 2
)+ 𝑦( 2
) = 2( 2
) ( 1 2 2)

[∴ 𝑇 = 𝑆1 ]
𝑥 𝑦
⇒ + =1
𝑥1 + 𝑥2 𝑦1+𝑦2

817 (b) Hence, equation of circle is

Given, 𝑦 = 𝑎 tan 𝛼 + 𝑎 (𝑥 − 1)2 + (𝑦 − 1)2 = 12
Condition for tangency is 𝑎2 = 𝑎2 (1 + tan2 𝛼)
⇒ 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 2𝑥 − 2𝑦 + 1 = 0
[∵ 𝑐 2 = 𝑎2 (1 + 𝑚2 )] 821 (b)
⇒ sec 2 α = 1 Shortest distance between two curves occured
⇒ cos 2 α = 1 along the common normal
818 (c) Normal to 𝑦 2 = 4𝑥 at (𝑚2 , 2𝑚) is
Let 𝑃(𝑥1 , 𝑦1 ) be a point on 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 4. Then, the 𝑦 + 𝑚𝑥 − 2𝑚 − 𝑚3 = 0
equation of the tangent at 𝑃 is 𝑥 𝑥1 + 𝑦 𝑦1 = 4 𝑚2
Normal to 𝑦 2 = 2(𝑥 − 3) at ( 2
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 𝑚3 and cot θ = ∓
√21
𝑦 + 𝑚(𝑥 − 3) − 𝑚 − =0 2
2
from Eq.(i)
Both normals are same, if −2𝑚 − 𝑚3 = −4𝑚 −
1 3 √21 4𝑦√21
2
𝑚 5𝑥 − = 41
5 2
⇒ 𝑚 = 0, ±2 ⇒ √21(𝑥 − 2𝑦) = 41
So, points will be (4, 4) and (5, 2) or (4, −4) and
825 (d)
(5, −2)
Given, 𝑦 2 = 18𝑥 …(i)
Hence, shortest distance will be
√1 + 4 = √5 According to the given condition
822 (b)
𝑦 = 3𝑥
Given equation can be rewritten as
From Eqs, (i) and (ii),
𝑥 2 (𝑦 − 3)2
+ =1
5 9 (3𝑥)2 = 18𝑥 [form Eq.(i)]

𝑎2 5 ⇒ 𝑥 2 = 2𝑥 ⇒ 𝑥 = 0, 2
∴ 𝑒 = √1 − 2 = √1 −
𝑏 9
⇒ 𝑦 = 0, ±6
2
⇒ 𝑒=3 827 (c)
Using the result (𝐶1 𝐶2 )2 = 𝑟12 + 𝑟22 , we get
823 (c) (2 − 5)2 + (3 − 6)2 = 𝑟 2 + 𝑟 2
Given equation of circle can be rewritten as ⇒ 2𝑟 2 = 18
3
𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 𝑥 + 3𝑦 + 1 = 0 ⇒ 𝑟2 = 9
2 ⇒𝑟=3
3 3
Whose centre is (4 , − 2) 828 (c)
9 9 29 Let 𝑅(ℎ, 𝑘) be the point of intersection of tangents
and radius, 𝑟 = √ + − 1=√
16 4 16 drawn at 𝑃 and 𝑄 to the given circle. Then, 𝑃𝑄 is
29𝜋
Area of circle = 𝜋𝑟 2 = 16 the chord of contact of tangents drawn from 𝑅 to
29𝜋 29𝜋 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 25. So its equation is
⇒ Area of required circle= 2 × =
16 8 ℎ𝑥 + 𝑘𝑦 − 25 = 0 …(i)
Let 𝑅 be the radius of required circle it is given that the equation of 𝑃𝑄 is
29
∴ 𝑅2 = 𝑥−2𝑦+1=0 …(ii)
8 Since (i) and (ii) represent the same line
3 2 3 2
Now, equation of circle is (𝑥 − 4) + (𝑦 + 2) = ℎ 𝑘 −25
∴ = = ⇒ ℎ = −25, 𝑘 = 50
29 1 −2 1
8 Hence, the required point is (−25,50)
⇒ 16𝑥 2 + 16𝑦 2 − 24𝑥 + 48𝑦 − 13 = 0 830 (b)
824 (a) Since, the coordinates of foci of hyperbola are
Equation of normal to the hyperbola at the point (−5,3) and (7, 3)
(5 sec θ, 4 tan θ) is
5𝑥 cos θ + 4𝑦 cot θ = 25 + 16 …(i) ∴ 2𝑎𝑒 = 7 − (−5) = 12
This line is perpendicular to the lie 2𝑥 + 𝑦 = 1.
12 × 2
∴ 𝑚1 𝑚2 = −1 ⇒ 𝑎= = 4 [∵ 𝑒 = 3/2]
−5 cos θ 3×2
⇒( ) (−2) = −1
4 cot θ
2 𝑏2 9 𝑏2
⇒ sin θ = − 𝑒 = √1 + ⇒ − 1 =
5 𝑎2 4 16
4 √21
∴ cos θ = √1 − =∓ ⇒ 𝑏 2 = 20
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 2𝑏2 2×20 ⇒ 2𝑘 2 − 𝑘 − 6 = 0
Hence, length of latusrectum = 𝑎
= 4
= 10
3
⇒ 𝑘 = 2, −
831 (d) 2
𝐴 ≡ (𝑎 cos θ , 𝑏 sin θ) 835 (a)
The equation of the asymptotes of the hyperbola
𝐵 ≡ (𝑎 cos(θ + α) , 𝑏 sin(θ + α))
𝐶 ≡ (𝑎 cos(θ + 2α) , 𝑏 sin(θ + 2α)) 3𝑥 2 + 4𝑦 2 + 8𝑥𝑦 − 8𝑥 − 4𝑦 − 6 = 0
∆ ≡ Area of ∆𝐴𝐵𝐶 is 3𝑥 2 + 4𝑦 2 + 8𝑥𝑦 − 8𝑥 − 4𝑦 + 𝜆 = 0.
It should represent a pair of straight lines.
1 1 𝑎 cos θ 𝑏 sin θ
= |1 𝑎 cos(θ + α) 𝑏 sin(θ + α) | ∴ 𝑎𝑏𝑐 + 2𝑓gℎ − 𝑎𝑓 2 − 𝑏g 2 − 𝑐ℎ2 = 0
2 1 𝑎 cos(θ + 2α) 𝑏 sin(θ + 2α) 3 ∙ 4 ∙ 𝜆 + 2 ∙ (−2)(−4)4 − 3(−2)2 − 4(−4)2
α − 𝜆(4)2 = 0
= 2𝑎𝑏 sin2 ( ) sin α
2 ⇒ 12𝜆 + 56 − 12 − 56 − 16𝜆 = 0
∆(α) = 𝑎𝑏 sin α(1 − cos α) ⇒ −4𝜆 − 12 = 0
𝑎𝑏
= (2 sin α − sin 2α) ⇒ 𝜆 = −3
2 ∴ Required equation is
∆′ (α) = 0
3𝑥 2 + 4𝑦 2 + 8𝑥𝑦 − 8𝑥 − 4𝑦 − 3 = 0
⇒ cos α = 1
1 836 (d)
Or cos α = − 2
If (𝑥1 , 𝑦1 ) is the mid point of the chord of the
cos α = 1 gives ∆= 0 circle, 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 4𝑥 = 0, then its equation is
1 3√3
cos α = − 2 gives maximum value of ∆= 𝑎𝑏
4 𝑥𝑥1 + 𝑦𝑦1 − 2(𝑥 + 𝑥1 ) = 𝑥12 + 𝑦12 − 4𝑥1
832 (c)
Given, vertex of parabola (ℎ, 𝑘) = (1,1) and its Put 𝑥1, = 1, 𝑦1 = 0, we get
focus (𝑎 + ℎ, 𝑘) = (3,1) or 𝑎 + ℎ = 3
𝑥 + 0 − 2(𝑥 + 1) = 12 + 0 − 4
⇒ 𝑎=2
⇒ 𝑥=1
Since, 𝑦-coordinate of vertex and focus are same,
therefore axis of parabola is parallel to 𝑥-axis. 837 (c)
Thus, equation of parabola is (𝑦 − 𝑘)2 = 4𝑎(𝑥 − The required circle is
𝑎
ℎ) ⇒ (𝑦 − 1)2 = 8(𝑥 − 1) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 𝑎2 + 𝜆 (𝑥 − ) = 0 [Using: 𝑆 + 𝜆 𝐿
2
833 (c) = 0]
16 This passes through (2𝑎, 0)
The equation of the tangent at (4 cos ϕ , 11 sin ϕ)
√ 3𝑎
to the ellipse 16𝑥 2 + 11𝑦 2 = 256 is ∴ 4 𝑎2 − 𝑎2 + ( ) 𝜆 = 0 ⇒ 𝜆 = −2 𝑎
2
16 Hence, the required circle is
16(4 cos ϕ)𝑥 + 11 ( sin ϕ) 𝑦 = 256 𝑎
√11 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 𝑎2 − 2 𝑎 (𝑥 − ) = 0
⇒ 4𝑥 cos ϕ + √11𝑦 sin ϕ = 16 2
2 2 2
⇒ 𝑥 + 𝑦 − 𝑎 − 2 𝑎𝑥 + 𝑎2 = 0
This touches the circle (𝑥 − 1)2 + 𝑦 2 = 42
⇒ 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 2 𝑎𝑥 = 0
4 cos ϕ − 16
∴| |=4 838 (d)
√16 cos2 ϕ + 11 sin2 ϕ The point (1 + cos 𝜃, sin 𝜃) is an interior point of
⇒ (cos ϕ − 4)2 = 16 cos2 ϕ + 11 sin2 ϕ the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 1
2
⇒ 4 cos ϕ + 8 cos ϕ − 5 = 0 ∴ (1 + cos 𝜃)2 + (sin 𝜃)2 − 1 < 0
⇒ (2 cos ϕ − 1)(2 cos ϕ + 5) = 0 ⇒ 1 + 2 cos 𝜃 < 0
1 𝜋 5
⇒ cos ϕ = 2 ⇒ ϕ = ± 3 (∵ cos ϕ ≠ 2) 1
⇒ cos 𝜃 < − ⇒ 𝜃 ∈ (2 𝜋/3, 4 𝜋/3)
834 (c) 2
Here, 𝑔1 = 1, 𝑓1 = 𝑘, 𝑐1 = 6 839 (a)
and 𝑔2 = 0, 𝑓2 = 𝑘, 𝑐2 = 𝑘 (𝑥, 𝑦) is the set of points equidistant from point
Since, circles intersects orthogonally (2, 3) and the line 3𝑥 + 4𝑦 − 2 = 0. So the given
∴ 2𝑔1 𝑔2 + 2𝑓1 𝑓2 = 𝑐1 + 𝑐2 equation represents a parabola
⇒ 0 + 2𝑘 2 = 6 + 𝑘 840 (a)

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 7 (𝑥 + 1)2 (𝑦 − 2)2
Given, 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 2𝑥 − 6𝑦 − 3 = 0
+ =1
The centre of this circle is (1, 3) 9 5
Also, two diameter of this circle are along the
lines 3𝑥 + 𝑦 = 𝑐1 and 𝑥 − 3𝑦 = 𝑐2 5 2
∴ 𝑒 = √1 − = [∵ 𝑎 > 𝑏]
These two diameters should be passed from (1, 3) 9 3
∴ 𝑐1 = 6 and 𝑐2 = −8
2
Hence, 𝑐1 𝑐2 = 6 × (−8) = −48 Foci are {(−1 ± 3. 3) , 2} 𝑖𝑒, (1,2) and (−3, 2)
841 (c)
We have, 846 (c)
4 14 7 4 13 If 𝑥 = 𝑎 sin2 𝑡 ⇒ 𝑦 2 = 4𝑎(𝑎 sin2 𝑡)
𝑒12 = 1 − = = and 𝑒22 = 1 + = ⇒ 𝑦 = ±2𝑎 sin 𝑡
18 18 9 9 9
∴ 2 𝑒12 + 𝑒22 = 3 ∴ Option (c) is correct
842 (c) 847 (a)
Now, radical axis of circles 𝑆1 and 𝑆2 is Since, the semi-latusrectum of a parabola is HM of
𝑆1 − 𝑆2 = 0 segments of a focal chord
2𝑆𝑃∙𝑆𝑄 2×3×2 12
⇒ 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 6𝑥 − 6𝑦 + 4 − 𝑥 2 − 𝑦 2 + 2𝑥 + 4𝑦 ∴ Semi-latusrectum = = =
𝑆𝑃+𝑆𝑄 3+2 5
−3=0
⇒ Latusrectum of the parabola =2× semi-
⇒ 4𝑥 + 2𝑦 − 1 = 0 …(i)
latusrectum
Radical axis of circle 𝑆2 and 𝑆3 is 24
𝑆2 − 𝑆3 = 0 =
5
⇒ 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 2𝑥 − 4𝑦 + 3 − 𝑥 2 − 𝑦 2 − 2𝑘𝑦 − 2𝑦 848 (d)
−1=0 In given options 𝑥 2 − 𝑦 2 = 0, does not represent a
⇒ (2 + 2𝑘)𝑥 + 6𝑦 − 2 = 0 …(ii) hyperbola
For existence of radical centre
4 2 849 (a)
| |≠0
2 + 2𝑘 6 Given parabola is
⇒ 24 − 2(2 + 2𝑘) ≠ 0 ⇒ 𝑘 ≠ 5
843 (d) 2𝑥 2 = 14 𝑦
Given equation of ellipse is
𝑥2 𝑦2 ⇒ 𝑥 2 = 7𝑦
5 + 5 =1 7
3 4 Here, 𝑎 =
4
The equation of tangents in slope from is
∴ Equation of dierctrix is
5 5
𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 ± √ 𝑚2 +
3 4 7
𝑦=−
1 1 4
Slope of tangents are or − 3
√3 √
850 (c)
1
5 5
∴𝑦=± 𝑥±√ + We know that the angle between the asymptotes
√3 9 4 𝑥2 𝑦2 𝑏
of the hyperbola 𝑎2 − 𝑏2 = 1 is 2 tan−1 (𝑎)
1 √65
⇒𝑦=± 𝑥± Here, 𝑎 = 1 and 𝑏 = √3
√3 6
844 (c) ∴ Required angle = 2 tan−1 (√3) = 2 𝜋/3
Given circle is 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 𝑎2 and point is (ℎ, ℎ) 851 (b)
1
∴ Equation of tangent at (ℎ, ℎ) is It is given that 𝑒 = 2 𝑎𝑒 = 2
𝑎2
𝑥ℎ + 𝑦ℎ = 𝑎2 ⇒ 𝑦 = −𝑥 + Therefore, 𝑎 = 4
ℎ
∴ Slope of the tangent is −1
∵ 𝑏 2 = 𝑎2 (1 − 𝑒 2 )
845 (a)
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 𝑥2 𝑦2 The equation of tangent to the parabola
Thus, the required ellipse is + =1
16 12
1
852 (c) 𝑦 2 = 4𝑥 is 𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 +
𝑚
The equation of the tangent at 𝑃(3, 4) to the circle
𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 25is3𝑥 + 4𝑦 = 25, which meets the This is also the tangent to parabola 𝑥 2 = −8𝑦
25 25
coordinate axes at 𝐴 ( , 0) and𝐵 (0, ). If 𝑂 be 1
3 4
the origin, then the ∆𝑂𝐴𝐵 is a right angled ∴ 𝑥 2 = −8 (𝑚𝑥 + )
𝑚
25 25
triangle with 𝑂𝐴 = and 𝑂𝐵 =
3 4 ⇒ 𝑚𝑥 2 + 8𝑚2 𝑥 + 8 = 0 has equal roots
1 1 25 25
Area of the ∆𝑂𝐴𝐵 = 2 × 𝑂𝐴 × 𝑂𝐵 = 2 × 3
× 4
=
625 ⇒ 64 𝑚4 = 32𝑚 [∴ 𝐷 = 0]
24
853 (d) 1
⇒ 𝑚=3
The equation of the circle passing through the √2
points of intersection of the lines 2𝑥 + 3𝑦 − 6 = 0 1 3
and 9𝑥 + 6𝑦 − 18 = 0 with the coordinate axes is ∴ Equation of tangent is 𝑦 = 3 𝑥 + √2
√2
(2𝑥 + 3𝑦 − 6)(9𝑥 + 6𝑦 − 18) − (2 × 6 + 9 × 3)𝑥𝑦
=0 857 (c)
Here centre (−2, 2) and radius is 2
⇒ 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 5𝑥 − 5𝑦 + 6 = 0
Hence, both coordinates and radius is same, so it
The coordinates of the centre are (5/2, 5/2)
touches both axes
854 (c)
858 (c)
Let the slopes of the two tangents to the
The centre of the circle is the point of intersection
hyperbola
𝑥2 𝑦2 𝑐 of the given diameters 2𝑥 − 3𝑦 = 5 and 3𝑥 −
𝑎 2 − 𝑏 2 = 1 be 𝑐𝑚 and 𝑚
. 4𝑦 = 7
The equations of tangents are Which is (1, −1) and the radius is 𝑟, where 𝜋𝑟 2 =
𝑦 = 𝑐𝑚𝑥 + √𝑎2 𝑐 2 𝑚2 − 𝑏 2 …(i) 154
And 𝑚𝑦 − 𝑐𝑥 = √𝑎2 𝑐 2 − 𝑏 2 𝑚2 …(ii) 7
⇒ 𝑟 2 = 154 × ⇒ 𝑟=7
On squaring and subtracting Eq. (ii) from Eq. (i), 22
we get and hence, the required equation of the circle is
(𝑦 − 𝑐𝑚𝑥)2 − (𝑚𝑦 − 𝑐𝑥)2 (𝑥 − 1)2 + (𝑦 + 1)2 = 72
= 𝑎 2 𝑐 2 𝑚2 − 𝑏 2 − 𝑎 2 𝑐 2 + 𝑏 2 𝑚 2 ⇒ 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 2𝑥 + 2𝑦 = 47
⇒ (1 − 𝑚2 )(𝑦 2 − 𝑐 2 𝑥 2 ) = −(1 − 𝑚2 )(𝑎2 𝑐 2 + 𝑏 2 ) 859 (c)
Equation of an ellipse is
⇒ 𝑦 2 + 𝑏 2 = 𝑐 2 (𝑥 2 − 𝑎2 )
16𝑥 2 + 25𝑦 2 = 400
855 (c)
Given equation can be rewritten as. 𝑥2 𝑦2
⇒ + =1
25 16
(𝑦 − 2)2 = 12𝑥 Here, 𝑎2 = 25 and 𝑏 2 = 16
But 𝑏 2 = 𝑎2 (1 − 𝑒 2 )
Here, vertex and focus are (0, 2)and (3, 2) 16
⇒ 16 = 25(1 − 𝑒 2 ) ⇒ = 1 − 𝑒2
25
∴ Vertex of the required parabola is (3, 2) and 9 3
focus is (3, 4). The axis of symmetry is 𝑥 = 3 and ⇒ 𝑒2 = ⇒𝑒=
25 5
latusrectum= 4 × 2 = 8 Now, foci of the ellipse are (3, 0)
Now, 𝑃𝐹1 + 𝑃𝐹2 = 2𝑎 = 2 × 5 = 10
Hence, required equation is
860 (c)
𝑥2 𝑦2
(𝑥 − 3)2 = 8(𝑦 − 2) Given equation of ellipse is + =1
4 9
Here, 𝑎2 = 4, 𝑏 2 = 9 ⇒ 𝑏 > 𝑎
⇒ 𝑥 2 − 6𝑥 − 8𝑦 + 25 = 0
√5
∴ 4 = 9(1 − 𝑒 2 ) ⇒ 𝑒 =
856 (d) 3
2𝑏
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 2×3×3 18 In centre of circle is (𝑐, 𝛼) and radius is 𝑎, then
= =
√5 √5 equation of circle is
861 (b) 𝑟 2 − 2𝑐𝑟 cos(θ − 𝛼) = 𝑎2 − 𝑐 2
Any point on the ellipse is 𝑃(3 cos θ, 2 sin θ) 𝜋
Here, centre (2, ) and radius 3
2
Equation of the tangent at 𝑃 is 𝜋
𝑥 𝑦 ∴ Equation of circle is 𝑟 2 − 2 × 2𝑟 cos (𝜃 − ) =
cos θ + sin θ = 1 2
3 2 3 2 − 22
Which meets the tangents 𝑥 = 3 and 𝑦 = −3 at ⇒ 𝑟 2 − 4𝑟 sin θ = 5
2(1−cos θ)
the extremities of the major axis at 𝑇 (3, sin θ ) 867 (c)
2(1+cos θ)
and 𝑇 ′ (−3, sin θ ) Let the equation of circle be
𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 2ℎ𝑥 + 2𝑘𝑦 + 𝑐 = 0 …(i)
Equation of circle on 𝑇𝑇′ as diameter is
The locus of whose centre is to be obtained, since
2(1 − cos θ)
(𝑥 − 3)(𝑥 + 3) + (𝑦 − ) (𝑦 the circle cuts
sin θ
𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 4𝑥 − 6𝑦 + 9 = 0 …(ii)
2(1 + cos θ) And 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 4𝑥 + 6𝑦 + 4 = 0 …(iii)
− )=0
sin θ Orthogonally, then
4 2ℎ(2) + 2𝑘(−3) = 𝑐 + 9
⇒ 𝑥2 + 𝑦2 − 𝑦−5 = 0
sin θ ⇒ 4ℎ − 6𝑘 = 𝑐 + 9
Which passes through (√5, 0) And 2ℎ(−2) + 2𝑘(3) = 𝑐 + 4
862 (a) ⇒ −4ℎ + 6𝑘 = 𝑐 + 4
Let 𝑦 = 𝑚1 𝑥 and 𝑦 = 𝑚2 𝑥 be a pair of conjugate On solving Eqs. (iv) and (v), we get
𝑥2 𝑦2
diameters of an ellipse 2 + 2 = 1 and let 𝑐 + 9 = −𝑐 − 4
𝑎 𝑏
𝑃(𝑎 cos θ, 𝑏 sin θ) and 𝑄(𝑎 cos ϕ, 𝑏 sin ϕ) be ends ⇒ 2𝑐 = −13 …(vi)
of these two diameters. Then, On putting the value of 𝑐 in Eq. (iv)
𝑏 2 ⇒ 8ℎ − 12𝑘 = 5 …(vii)
𝑚1 𝑚2 = − 2 Centre of the given circle is (−ℎ, −𝑘)
𝑎
𝑏 sin θ − 0 𝑏 sin ϕ − 0 𝑏2 ∴ Locus of (−ℎ, −𝑘) from Eq. (vii) is
⇒ × =− 2 8(−𝑥) − 12(−𝑦) = 5
𝑎 cos θ − 0 𝑎 cos ϕ − 0 𝑎
⇒ sin θ sin ϕ = − cos θ cos ϕ ⇒ 8𝑥 − 12𝑦 + 5 = 0
⇒ cos(θ − ϕ) = 0 868 (b)
𝜋 Given common tangents are 2𝑥 − 4𝑦 − 9 = 0 and
⇒θ−ϕ=± 7
2 2𝑥 − 4𝑦 + = 0 which are parallel
3
863 (b)
∴ Diameter=distance between tangents
Given lines are 3𝑥 − 4𝑦 + 5 = 0 and 3𝑥 − 4𝑦 −
9 = distance between parallel lines
2
= 0, which are parallel to each other 7
9 |𝑐1 − 𝑐2 | |−9 − 3|
5+ 19 = =
∴ Perpendicular distance, 𝑑 = | 2 2 2 | = 10 √𝑎2 + 𝑏 2 √22 + (4)2
√3 +4
𝑑 19 34
∴ Radius of circle= = = 0.95 ⇒ 𝑑=
2 20 3.2√5
864 (c) 17
∴ Radius= 6 5
The equation of the tangent at (2 sec 𝜃, 3 tan 𝜃) is √
𝑥 𝑦 869 (a)
sec 𝜃 − tan 𝜃 = 1
2 3 Given, 𝑥 2 + 2𝑥 − 3 = 0
It is parallel to the line 3𝑥 − 𝑦 + 4 = 0 ⇒ 𝑥1 = −3, 𝑥2 = 1
3 sec 𝜃 1 and 𝑦 2 + 4𝑦 − 12 = 0
∴ = 3 ⇒ sin 𝜃 = ⇒ 𝜃 = 30°
2 tan 𝜃 2 ⇒ 𝑦1 = −6, 𝑦2 = 2
865 (b) ∴ Points are 𝑃(−3, −6) and 𝒬(1, 2)
Circle through the points (0, 0), (𝑎, 0) and (0, 𝑏) is Since, 𝑃 and 𝒬 are end points of a diameter
𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 𝑎𝑥 − 𝑏𝑦 = 0 ∴ Centre=mid point of 𝑃𝒬
𝑎 𝑏
Its centre is (2 , 2) −3 + 1 −6 + 2
=( , ) = (−1, −2)
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870 (d) Clearly, 𝐶, being the mid-point of 𝐴𝐴′′ , has the
Since, the line 𝑦 = 𝑥 − 1 passes through focus coordinates (1,1). Also, slope of 𝐴𝐴′′ is 0. So, 𝐴𝐴′′
(1, 0) is parallel to 𝑥-axis. Thus, the axes of the ellipse
⇒ 𝑦 = 𝑥 − 1 is a focal chord are parallel to the coordinate axes. Let the
𝜋
So, angle between tangent is equation of the ellipse be
2
871 (b) (𝑥 − 1)2 (𝑦 − 1)2
+ =1 … (i)
We have, 𝑎2 𝑏2
𝑥 2 − 4𝑥 − 8𝑦 − 4
⇒ (𝑥 − 2)2 = 8(𝑦 + 1)
Thus, the coordinates of the focus are given by
∵ 𝑥 2 = 4𝑎𝑦 has its focus
𝑥 − 2 = 0, 𝑦 + 1 = 2 [ ]
at (0, a). Here, 𝑎 = 2
⇒ 𝑥 = 2, 𝑦 = 1
Hence, the coordinates of the focus are (2,1)
872 (b)
Let the equation of line be 𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 + 𝑐.If this line
touch the parabola 𝑦 2 = 8𝑥, then

2 Now,
𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 + 𝐴𝐴′′ = 10 ⇒ 2𝑎 = 10 ⇒ 𝑎 = 5
𝑚
Since 𝑥 − 2𝑦 − 2 = 0 is a focal chord. Therefore,
This line also touches the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 2, then 𝑎𝑒 − 2 − 2 = 0 ⇒ 𝑎𝑒 = 4
radius = perpendicular distance from centre (0,0) Now,
to the line 𝑏 2 = 𝑎2 (1 − 𝑒 2 ) = 25 − 16 = 9
(𝑥−1)2
0+0−𝑚
2 Hence, the equation of the ellipse is 25
+
⇒ √2 = | | (𝑦−1)2
√1 + 𝑚2 9
=1
876 (c)
2 (1 2)
⇒ 𝑚 +𝑚 =2 ⇒ 𝑚=1 Given equation can be written as

∴ This required equation of tangent be 25

24 (𝑥 2 − 5𝑥 + ) + 9(𝑦 2 − 10𝑦 + 25)
4
𝑦 =𝑥+2
+225 − 150 − 225 = 0
873 (a)
Let (ℎ, 𝑘) is mid point of chord. 5 2
(𝑥 − ) (𝑦 − 5)2
2
Then, its equation is ⇒ 150 + 150 =1
3ℎ𝑥 − 2𝑘𝑦 + 2(𝑥 + ℎ) − 3(𝑦 + 𝑘) 24 9
= 3ℎ2 − 2𝑘 2 + 4ℎ − 6𝑘
⇒ 𝑥(3ℎ + 2) + 𝑦(−2𝑘 − 3) 𝑎2 9 15
= 3ℎ2 − 2𝑘 2 + 2ℎ − 3𝑘 ∴ 𝑒 = √1 − 2
= √1 − =√
𝑏 24 24
Since, this line is parallel to 𝑦 = 2𝑥.
3ℎ + 2 877 (b)
∴ =2
2𝑘 + 3 Any normal to the parabola 𝑦 2 = 12𝑥 is 𝑦 + 𝑡𝑥 =
⇒ 3ℎ + 2 = 4𝑘 + 6 ⇒ 3ℎ − 4𝑘 = 4 6𝑡 + 3𝑡 3 . It is similar to the line 𝑦 + 𝑥 = 𝑘
Thus, locus of mid point is 3𝑥 − 4𝑦 = 4. ⇒ 𝑡 = 1, 6𝑡 + 3𝑡 3 = 𝑘
874 (b) ∴ 6(1) + 3(1)3 = 𝑘 or 𝑘 ⇒ 9
The centre of given circle is (−𝑔, −𝑓) 878 (b)
If the given line 𝑎𝑥 + 𝑏𝑦 + 𝑐 = 0 is normal to the Given equation of circles are
circle, then it passes through the centre of circle. 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 4𝑥 + 8𝑦 = 0 …(i)
∴ 𝑎 (−𝑔) + 𝑏(−𝑓) + 𝑐 = 0 ⇒ 𝑎𝑔 + 𝑏𝑓 − 𝑐 = 0 and 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 8𝑥 + 2𝑘𝑦 = 0 …(ii)
875 (a) for circle (i),
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 centre, 𝐶1 = (−2, −4) 3 2
⇒ 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 4𝑥 − 3𝑦 = 0 ⇒ (𝑥 − 2)2 + (𝑦 − )
and radius 𝑟1 = √4 + 16 − 0 = √20 = 2√5 2
for circle (ii), 5 2
=( )
centre, 𝐶2 = (−4, −𝑘) 2
and radius, 𝑟2 = √16 + 𝑘 2 − 0 = √16 + 𝑘 2 The equations of the tangents to this circle which
given circles touch each other externally are parallel to the diagonal joining (0,0) and (4,3)
∴ |𝐶1 𝐶2 | = 𝑟1 + 𝑟2 are
3 3
⇒ √(−2 + 4)2 + (−4 + 𝑘)2 = 2√5 + √16 + 𝑘 2 𝑦 − = (𝑥 − 2)
2 4
⇒ 4 + 16 + 𝑘 2 − 8𝑘
5 9 ∵ Slope the
= 20 + 16 + 𝑘 2 + 4√5√16 + 𝑘 2 ± √1 + [ ]
2 16 tangent = 3/4
⇒ −16 − 8𝑘 = 4√5√16 + 𝑘 2
i.e. 6𝑥 − 8𝑦 ± 25 = 0
⇒ −4 − 2𝑘 = √5√16 + 𝑘 2 884 (b)
2
⇒ (4 + 2𝑘) = (√5√16 + 𝑘 2 ) 𝑥2
Given, 𝑦 = 4𝑥 + 𝑐 and 4
+ 𝑦2 = 1
⇒ 16 + 4𝑘 2 + 16𝑘 = 5(16 + 𝑘 2 )
⇒ 𝑘 2 − 16𝑘 + 64 = 0 Condition for tangency,
⇒ (𝑘 − 8)2 = 0
𝑐 2 = 𝑎2 𝑚2 + 𝑏 2
⇒ 𝑘=8
879 (b) ∴ 𝑐 2 = 4(4)2 + 12
The circles will touch each other if the length of
the common chord is zero i.e. ⇒ 𝑐 2 = 65
√4 𝑐 2 − 2(𝑎 − 𝑏)2 = 0 ⇒ 2 𝑐 2 = (𝑎 − 𝑏)2
⇒ 𝑐 = ±√65
⇒ 𝑎 − 𝑏 = ±√2 𝑐
880 (a) Hence, for two values, of 𝑐, the line touches the
We know , if 𝑃 is any point on the curve, then sum curve
of focal distances=length of major axis
885 (a)
= 𝑆𝑃 + 𝑆 ′ 𝑃 = 2𝑎 = 2(5) = 10 The equation of a tangent to the parabola 𝑦 2 = 4𝑥
1
is = 𝑚𝑥 + 𝑚 . If it passes through (−2, −1), then
881 (a)
If 𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 + 1, touches the parabola 𝑦 =2 = 4𝑥, 1
−1 = −2𝑚 + ⇒ 2𝑚2 − 𝑚 − 1 = 0
𝑎 1 𝑚
then 𝑐 = 𝑚 ⇒ 1 = 𝑚 ⇒ 𝑚 = 1
1 1
882 (b) 𝑚1 + 𝑚2 = , 𝑚1 + 𝑚2 = −
2 2
Given, 2𝑎 = 8 and 2𝑎𝑒 = 10 𝑚 −𝑚2
1
Now, tan α = ± 1+𝑚
1 𝑚2
10 5
⇒ 𝑒= =
8 4 √(𝑚1 + 𝑚2 )2 − 4𝑚1 𝑚2
=±
25 1 + 𝑚1 𝑚2
Now, 𝑏 2 = 𝑎2 (𝑒 2 − 1) = 16 ( − 1) = 9
16
√1/4 + 4/2
⇒ 𝑏 = ±3 =± =3
1 − 1/2
2𝑏2 2×9 9
Hence, length of latusrectum = 𝑎
= 4
=2 886 (c)
We know that, the locus of point of intersection of
883 (b) two perpendicular tangents drawn on the ellipse
The equation of the circumcircle of the rectangle
is 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 𝑎2 + 𝑏 2 , which is called director
is
circle
𝑥(𝑥 − 4) + 𝑦(𝑦 − 3) = 0 𝑥2 𝑦2
Given equation of ellipse is 9
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 Here, 𝑎2 = 9, 𝑏 2 = 4 if
∴ Locus is 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 𝑎2 + 𝑏 2 1 1 𝑘 𝑘
𝑚= and = − ⇒ 1 = − ⇒ 𝑘 = −4
⇒ 𝑥2 + 𝑦2 = 9 + 4 2 𝑚 2 4
⇒ 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 13 891 (b)
887 (c) Equation of line is
𝑥 𝑦
Centre of required circle = (3, −4) 𝑎
+ 𝑏 = 1 …(i)
Radius of required circle = 5 + 1 = 6 Let 𝑃 be the foot of the perpendicular drawn from
the origin to the line whose coordinates are
(𝑥1 , 𝑦1 )
Since, 𝑂𝑃 ⊥ 𝐴𝐵

∴ Locus of circle is
(𝑥 − 3)2 + (𝑦 + 4)2 = 36
⇒ 𝑥 2 − 6𝑥 + 9 + 𝑦 2 + 16 + 8𝑦 = 36
⇒ 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 6𝑥 + 8𝑦 − 11 = 0
888 (a)
The equation of a line passing through (5,0) and ∴Slope of 𝑂𝑃 ×Slope of 𝐴𝐵 = −1
perpendicular to 𝑥 + 𝑦 = 0, is 𝑥 − 𝑦 = 5 𝑦1 𝑏
⇒ ( ) ( ) = −1
Clearly, it cuts 𝑦-axis at 𝐵(0, −5) 𝑥1 −𝑎
∴ 𝐴𝐵 = √52 + 52 = 5√2 ⇒ 𝑏𝑦1 = 𝑎𝑥1 …(ii)
Since, 𝑃 lies on the line 𝐴𝐵, then
𝑥1 𝑦1
+ =1
𝑎 𝑏
⇒ 𝑏𝑥1 + 𝑎𝑦1 = 𝑎𝑏 …(iii)
From Eq. (ii) and (iii), we get
𝑎𝑏 2 𝑎2 𝑏
𝑥1 = 2 and 𝑦 1 =
𝑎 + 𝑏2 𝑎2 + 𝑏 2
2 2
𝑎𝑏2 𝑎2 𝑏
Now, 𝑥12 + 𝑦12 = (𝑎2 +𝑏2 ) + (𝑎2 +𝑏2 )
𝑎2 𝑏 4 𝑎4 𝑏 2
⇒ 𝑥12
+ 𝑦12
= 2 +
(𝑎 + 𝑏 2 )2 (𝑎2 + 𝑏 2 )2
889 (a) 𝑎2 𝑏 2 (𝑎2 + 𝑏 2 )
Let 𝑦 = 𝑥 + 𝑐 is parallel to the given line. Since, it ⇒ 𝑥12 + 𝑦12 =
(𝑎2 + 𝑏 2 )2
is a tangent to the given hyperbola 𝑎2 𝑏 2
⇒ 𝑥12 + 𝑦12 = 2
(𝑎 + 𝑏 2 )
𝑐 2 = 3 − 2 ⇒ 𝑐 = ±1
1
⇒ 𝑥12 + 𝑦12 = 1 1
So, required tangents are 𝑦 = 𝑥 ± 1 + 𝑏2
𝑎2
1 1 1
890 (c) But 𝑎2
+ 𝑏2 = 𝑐 2 (given)
Any tangent to 𝑥 2 = 4𝑦 is of the form ∴ 𝑥12 + 𝑦12 = 𝑐 2
1 Thus, the locus of 𝑃(𝑥1 , 𝑦1 ) is
𝑥 = 𝑚𝑦 +
𝑚 𝑥2 + 𝑦2 = 𝑐2
1 𝑘
Therefore, 𝑦 = 2𝑥 + 𝑘 or, 𝑥 = 2 𝑦 − 2 will be a Which is the equation of circle
tangent to 𝑥 2 = 4𝑦,
892 (d)
Let 𝑃(𝑎 cos 𝜃, 𝑏 sin 𝜃) be any point on the ellipse. The equation of the tangent at 𝑃 is
𝑥 𝑦
cos 𝜃 + sin 𝜃 = 1
𝑎 𝑏
It cuts the lines 𝑥 = 𝑎 and 𝑥 = −𝑎 at
𝑏(1 − cos 𝜃) 𝑏(1 + cos 𝜃)
𝐿 (𝑎, ) and 𝐿′ (−𝑎, ) respectively
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 𝑏(1 − cos 𝜃) 𝑏(1 + cos 𝜃)
∴ 𝐴𝐿 = and 𝐴𝐿′ =
sin 𝜃 sin 𝜃
⇒ 𝐴𝐿 ∙ 𝐴𝐿′ = 𝑏 2

893 (c) 20 45
𝑥 − 𝑦 = 20
The equation of the normal at (𝑎𝑡 2 , 2 𝑎𝑡) is 2 12
𝑡𝑥 + 𝑦 = 2 𝑎𝑡 + 𝑎𝑡 3 45 𝑎2 𝑥 𝑏 2 𝑦
− [Using ∶ −
Clearly, its slope is −𝑡 4 𝑥1 𝑦1
894 (c)
= 𝑎2 − 𝑏 2 ]
Let 𝐶(ℎ, 𝑘) be the centre of the circle passing
through the end points of the rod 𝐴𝐵 and 𝑃𝑄 of 15 35
⇒ 10𝑥 − 𝑦= ⇒ 8𝑥 − 3𝑦 = 7
lengths 𝑎 and 𝑏 respectively. 𝐶𝐿 and 𝐶𝑀 be 4 4
perpendicular drawn from 𝐶 on 𝐴𝐵 and 𝑃𝑄 897 (c)
respectively. Then, 𝐶𝐴 = 𝐶𝑃 (radii of the same Given equation of parabola is 𝑦 2 = 4𝑎𝑥
circle) Let the coordinates of 𝐵 are (𝑎𝑡 2 , 2𝑎𝑡)
𝑎2 𝑏2 𝑎 𝑏
⇒𝑘+ = ℎ2 + (∵ 𝐴𝐿 = and 𝑀𝑃 = )
4 4 2 2
⇒ 4(ℎ2 − 𝑘 2 ) = 𝑎2 − 𝑏 2

2
Slope of 𝐴𝐵 = 𝑡
Since, 𝐵𝐶 is perpendicular to 𝐴𝐵
Hence, locus of (ℎ, 𝑘) is 4(𝑥 2 − 𝑦 2 ) = 𝑎2 − 𝑏 2 So, slope of 𝐵𝐶 = − 2
𝑡

895 (d) 𝑡
Given circles are 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 2𝑥 + 8𝑦 + 13 = 0 and Equation of 𝐵𝐶 is 𝑦 − 2𝑎𝑡 = − 2 (𝑥 − 𝑎𝑡 2 )
𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 4𝑥 + 6𝑦 + 11 = 0 This line meets to the 𝑥-axis at point 𝐶
Here, 𝐶1 = (1, −4), 𝐶2 = (2, −3) Put 𝑦 = 0 ⇒ 𝑥 = 4𝑎 + 𝑎𝑡 2
⇒ 𝑟1 = √1 + 16 − 13 = 2 So, distance 𝐶𝐷 = 4𝑎 + 𝑎𝑡 2 − 𝑎𝑡 2 = 4𝑎
And 𝑟2 = √4 + 9 − 11 = √2 898 (c)
Focal distance of any point 𝑃(𝑥, 𝑦) on the ellipse is
Now, 𝑑 = 𝐶1 𝐶2 = √(2 − 1)2 + (−3 + 4)2 = √2
equal to 𝑎 + 𝑒𝑥
|𝑑2 − 𝑟12 − 𝑟22 | |2 − 4 − 2| 1
∴ cos θ = = = Here, 𝑥 = 𝑎 cos 𝜃. Hence, 𝑆𝑃 = 𝑎 + 𝑎𝑒 cos 𝜃 =
2𝑟1 𝑟2 2 × 2 × √2 √2 𝑎(1 + 𝑒 cos 𝜃)
⇒ θ = 45° 899 (c)
896 (b) Given equation of curve is 𝑦 2 + 2𝑥𝑦 + 𝑥 2 + 2𝑥 +
We know that the equation of the normal at 3𝑦 + 1 = 0
𝑥2 𝑦2
(𝑥1 , 𝑦1 ) to the ellipse 𝑎2 + 𝑏2 = 1 is given by Here ℎ2 = 𝑎𝑏, therefore the given curve is a
𝑎2 𝑥 𝑏 2 𝑦 parabola. The position of the point (1, −2) with
− = 𝑎2 − 𝑏 2 respect to the parabola is obtained as (−2)2 +
𝑥1 𝑦1
The equation of the ellipse is 2(1)(−2) + (1)2 + 2(1) + 3(−2) + 1 = −2 < 0
𝑥 2 𝑦2 Since, point is inside the parabola therefore no
9𝑥 2 + 16𝑦 2 = 180 ⇒ + =1 tangent can be drawn to the parabola
20 45
4 900 (c)
The equation of the normal to this ellipse at (2,3) Now taking option (c).
is 𝑒 𝑡 +𝑒 −𝑡 2𝑥
Let 𝑥 = 𝑎 ⇒ = 𝑒 𝑡 + 𝑒 −𝑡 …(i)
2 𝑎
2𝑦 𝑡 −𝑡
And 𝑎
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 On squaring and subtracting Eq. (ii) from Eq. (i), 𝑎 𝑎
⇒ = 1 ⇒ 𝑦1 =
we get 2𝑦1 2
𝑎
4𝑥 2 4𝑦 2 From Eq. (i), 𝑥1 =
4
− 2 =4
𝑎2 𝑏 ∴ Point of contact is (4 , 2 )
𝑎 𝑎
𝑥2 𝑦2
⇒ 2− 2=1 906 (b)
𝑎 𝑏
901 (c) 𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 + 𝑐 is tangent to 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 𝑎2 , if
Let the other end be (𝑡, 3 − 𝑡) 𝑐 = ±√1 + 𝑚2
So, the equation of the variable circle is 𝑙𝑥 1
Since, 𝑦 = − 𝑚 + 𝑚 is tangent to 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 𝑎2 , if
(𝑥 − 1)(𝑥 − 𝑡) + (𝑦 − 1)(𝑦 − 3 + 𝑡) = 0 1 𝑎
⇒ 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − (1 + 𝑡)𝑥 − (4 − 𝑡)𝑦 + 3 = 0 = ± √𝑙 2 + 𝑚2 [∵ 𝑐 = 𝑎√(1 + 𝑚2 )]
𝑚 𝑚
∴ The centre (𝛼, 𝛽) is given by 1
1+𝑡 4−𝑡 ⇒ 𝑙 2 = 𝑚2 = 2
𝛼= ,𝛽 = ⇒ 2𝛼 + 2𝛽 = 5 𝑎
2 2 1
Hence, locus of point (𝑙, 𝑚) is 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 𝑎2
Hence, the locus is 2𝑥 + 2𝑦 = 5
907 (b)
902 (b)
Given equation can be rewritten as
Let the points be 𝐴 = (2, 2)and𝐵 = (3, 3). Since
the circle passing through these points, so they (𝑥 − 1)2 (𝑦 + 2)2
satisfy the equation of the circle. − =1
16 9
Now, taking option (b),
Let 𝑆 ≡ 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 5𝑥 − 5𝑦 + 12 = 0 16 + 9 5
At 𝐴 = (2, 2) ∴ 𝑒=√ =
16 4
22 + 22 − 5(2) − 5(2) + 12 = 0
At 𝐵 = (3, 3) 908 (d)
32 + 33 − 5(3) − 5(3) + 12 = 0 Since, the semi latusrectum of a parabola is the
903 (d) harmonic mean between the segments of any
The equation of parabola can be written as focal chord of the parabola.
1 ∴ 𝑙 is the harmonic mean between 𝑏 and 𝑐.
(𝑦 + 2)2 = −4 (𝑥 − )
2
2𝑏𝑐
2 1 Hence, 𝑙 = 𝑏+𝑐
⇒ 𝑌 = −4𝑋 where 𝑋 = 𝑥 − 2
,𝑌 =𝑦+2
909 (b)
An equation of its directrix is 𝑋 = 1 𝑥2 𝑦2
Given ellipse is 𝑎2 + 𝑏2 = 1 whose are is 𝜋 𝑎𝑏. The
3
∴ Required directrix is 𝑥 = 2 auxiliary circle to the given ellipse is 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 𝑎2
whose area is 𝜋𝑎2
904 (b)
Here, 𝑎 = 5, 𝑏 = 4 Given that, 𝜋𝑎2 = 2𝜋𝑎𝑏 ⇒ 𝑎 = 2𝑏

∴Required sum= 𝑎 + 𝑏 Now, eccentricity of ellipse

= 9
𝑏2
= √1 −
905 (d) 𝑎2
Given parabola 𝑦 2 = 𝑎𝑥
𝑎
𝑖𝑒, 𝑦 2 = 4 (4 ) 𝑥 …(i) 𝑏2 √3
= √1 − 2
=
let point of contact is (𝑥1 , 𝑦1 ), then equation of 4𝑏 2
tangent is
𝑎 910 (b)
𝑦𝑦1 = (𝑥 + 𝑥1 ) Mid point of (4, 0) and (0, 4) is (2, 2)
2
𝑎
Here, 𝑚 = 2𝑦 = tan 45° Required distance= √(2 − 0)2 + (2 − 0)2
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 = √8 4ℎ2 4𝑘 2
⇒ + 2 =2
= 2√2 𝑎2 𝑏
911 (c) Hence, the locus of (ℎ, 𝑘) is
If mid point is given, then equation of chord is 𝑇 = 4𝑥 2 4𝑦 2 2𝑥 2 2𝑦 2
+ = 2 or, + 2 =1
𝑆1 𝑎2 𝑏2 𝑎2 𝑏
917 (b)
∴ 𝑥𝑥1 + 𝑦𝑦1 − 𝑎2 = 𝑥12 + 𝑦12 − 𝑎2
Given circles can be rewritten as
⇒ 𝑥𝑥1 + 𝑦𝑦1 = 𝑥12 + 𝑦12
2𝑔1 2𝑓1 𝑐1
912 (c) 𝑥2 + 𝑦2 + + 𝑦+ =0
𝑎 𝑎 𝑎
The equation of any tangent to 𝑦 2 = 8𝑥 is 2 2 2𝑔2 2𝑓2 𝑐
2 And 𝑥 + 𝑦 + 𝑏 𝑥 + 𝑏 𝑦 + 𝑏2 = 0
𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 + 𝑔 𝑓
𝑚 Centres of circles are 𝐶1 (− 𝑎1 , − 𝑎1 ) and
If it passes through (1,3), then 𝑔 𝑓
2 𝐶2 (− 𝑏2 , − 𝑏2 )
3 = 𝑚 + ⇒ 𝑚2 − 3𝑚 + 2 = 0 ⇒ 𝑚 = 1,2
𝑚 respectively,
Let 𝜃 be the angle between the tangents drawn We know, if two circles cut orthogonally, then
from (1,3). Then, 2(𝐺1 + 𝐺2 + 𝐹1 𝐹2 ) = 𝐶1 + 𝐶2
2−1 1 1 𝑔1 𝑔2 𝑓1 𝑓2 𝑐1 𝑐2
tan 𝜃 = | | = ⇒ 𝜃 = tan−1 ∴ 2( + )= +
1+2×1 3 3 𝑎𝑏 𝑎𝑏 𝑎 𝑏
913 (c) ⇒ 2(𝑔1 𝑔2 + 𝑓1 𝑓2 ) = 𝑏𝑐1 + 𝑎𝑐2
The centre and radius of given circle are (3, −2) 918 (d)
and 5 respectively Given equation can be rewritten as
The equation of a line parallel to 4𝑥 + 3𝑦 + 5 = 0
is 4𝑥 + 3𝑦 + 𝜆 = 0 (𝑥 − 3)2 (𝑦 − 1)2
+ =1
4 × 3 + 3 × (−2) + 𝜆 16 4
∴ | |=5
√42 + 32 This represents an ellipse
⇒ 𝜆 = 19, −31
∴ Equation of tangents are 4 √3
4𝑥 + 3𝑦 + 19 = 0 and 4𝑥 + 3𝑦 − 31 = 0 𝑒 = √1 − =
16 2
914 (a)
Since, asymptotes 3𝑥 − 4𝑦 = 7 and 4𝑥 + 3𝑦 = 8 919 (d)
are perpendicular, therefore it is a rectangular The equation of the chord of contact of tangents
hyperbola, so eccentricity is √2. drawn from the point (ℎ, 𝑘) to the circle 𝑥 2 +
915 (d) 𝑦 2 = 𝑎2 is ℎ𝑥 + 𝑘𝑦 = 𝑎2 . The combined equation
The length of tangent from the point (1, 2) to the of 𝑂𝑄 and 𝑂𝑅 is
circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 𝑥 + 𝑦 − 4 = 0 is ℎ𝑥 + 𝑘𝑦 2
2 2 2
√1 + 4 + 1 + 2 − 4, 𝑖𝑒, 2 𝑥 + 𝑦 = 𝑎 ( )
𝑎2
And the length of tangent from the point (1, 2) to Since 𝑂𝑄 is perpendicular to 𝑂𝑅. Therefore,
the circle Coeff. off 𝑥 2 + Coeff. of 𝑦 2 = 0 ⇒ 2 𝑎2 = ℎ2 + 𝑘 2
2 2
3𝑥 + 3𝑦 − 𝑥 − 𝑦 − 𝑘 = 0 is
√3 + 12 − 1 − 2 − 𝑘 𝑖𝑒, √12 − 𝑘
2 4
∴ =
√12 − 𝑘 3
3
⇒ = √12 − 𝑘
2
9 39
⇒ = 12 − 𝑘 ⇒ 𝑘 =
4 4
916 (a)
The coordinates of 𝑃 and 𝑄 are (𝑎 cos 𝜃, 𝑏 sin 𝜃) 920 (a)
and (−𝑎 sin 𝜃, 𝑏 cos 𝜃) respectively. Let (ℎ, 𝑘) be The equation of a tangent parallel to 𝑦-axis is 𝑥 =
the co-ordinates of the mid-point of 𝑃𝑄. Then, 𝑐.
2ℎ = 𝑎(cos 𝜃 − sin 𝜃) and 2𝑘 = 𝑏(sin 𝜃 + cos 𝜃) This touches 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 9. Therefore 𝑐 = ±3

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 Thus, the equation of the tangents are 𝑥 = ±3 To represent an ellipse,
Clearly, 𝑥 = 3 is the tangent not lying in the third
quadrant and it meets the circle at (3,0) 2 − 𝜆 > 0 and – 𝜆 + 5 > 0
921 (d) ⇒ 𝜆 < 2 and 𝜆 < 5
Let (−ℎ, −𝑘) be the centre of the circle
⇒ 𝜆<2

927 (d)
The quadrilateral formed by the tangents at the
end points of latusrectum is a rhombus. It is
symmetrical about the axes.

Circle touches the coordinate axes in IIIrd

quadrant
∴ Radius = −ℎ = −𝑘
⇒ ℎ = 𝑘 = −5
∴ The required equation of circle is
(𝑥 + 5)2 + (𝑦 + 5)2 = 25 So, total area is four times the area of the right
922 (d) angled triangle formed by the tangent and axes in
𝑥2 𝑦2 the Ist quadrant
Given equation of hyperbola is 9
− 4
=1
Here, 𝑎2 = 9, 𝑏 2 = 4 Now, 𝑎𝑒 = √𝑎2 − 𝑏 2 ⇒ 𝑎𝑒 = 2
∴ Coordinates of one end point of latusrectum are
and equation of line is 𝑦 = −𝑥 + √2𝑝 …(i) 5
If the line 𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 + 𝑐 touches the hyperbola (2, )
3
𝑥2 𝑦2 𝑥 𝑦
− 𝑏2 = 1, then 𝑐 2 = 𝑎2 𝑚2 − 𝑏 2 …(ii) The equation of tangent at that point is 9 + = 1.
𝑎2 3
2
From Eq.(i), we get This equation meets the coordinate axes at a point
𝑚 = −1, 𝑐 = √2𝑝 9
𝐴 (0, 2) and 𝐵(3, 0)
On putting these values in Eq. (ii), we get 1 9 27
2 In ∆𝐴𝑂𝐵, Area= 2 × 2 × 3 = 4
(√2𝑝) = 9(1) − 4
Total area of rhombus 𝐴𝐵𝐶𝐷 = 4 × area of ∆𝐴𝑂𝐵
⇒ 2𝑝2 = 5 27
923 (b) = 4 × 4 = 27 sq unit
Let 𝑃(𝑥1 , 𝑦2 ) be the point outside the circle. From 928 (a)
the given condition Let (ℎ, 𝑘) be the mid-point of the chord 2𝑥 + 𝑦 −
2 2
𝑥1 + 𝑦1 + 2𝑥1 − 4𝑦1 − 20 2 4 = 0 of the parabola 𝑦 2 = 4𝑥. Then, its equation
= is
𝑥12 + 𝑦12 − 4𝑥1 + 2𝑦1 − 44 3
2 2
⇒ 3𝑥1 + 3𝑦1 + 6𝑥1 − 12𝑦1 − 60 𝑘𝑦 − 2(𝑥 + ℎ) = 𝑘 2 − 4ℎ [Using 𝑇 = 𝑆′]
2
= 2𝑥12 + 2𝑦12 − 8𝑥1 + 4𝑦1 − 88 ⇒ 2𝑥 − 𝑘𝑦 + 𝑘 − 2ℎ = 0 …(i)
⇒ 𝑥12 + 𝑦12 + 14𝑥1 − 16𝑦1 + 28 = 0 Equations (i) and 2𝑥 + 𝑦 − 4 = 0 represent the
Thus, the locus of point is same line
2 2
𝑥 + 𝑦 + 14𝑥 − 16𝑦 + 28 = 0 ∴ −𝑘 = 1 and 𝑘 2 − 2ℎ = −4 ⇒ 𝑘 = −1, ℎ = 5/2
∴ Coordinates of centre of circle are (−7, 8) Hence, the required point is (5/2, −1)
924 (b) 929 (c)
We have, 𝑎2 = 36, 𝑏 2 = 49 Distance from centre (2, 1) to the line 3𝑥 + 4𝑦 −
2𝑎 2
36 72 5 = radius of circle
∴ Length of the latusrectum = =2× = |3(2) + 4(1) − 5|
𝑏 7 7 ⇒ =𝑟 ⇒ 𝑟=1
925 (b) √32 + 42
Given equation can be rewritten as ∴ Equation of circle is
(𝑥 − 2)2 + (𝑦 − 1)2 = 12
2 2
𝑥 𝑦 ⇒ 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 4𝑥 − 2𝑦 + 4 = 0
+ =1
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 Given 𝑦 2 = −8𝑥 2
Now, radius= √(4√3) + (4)2 − 15 = 7
Here, 𝑎 = −2 935 (b)
The equation of a circle passing through
We know that if one end of a focal chord is
𝑎 2𝑎 (0,0), (𝑎, 0) and (0, 𝑏) is 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 𝑎𝑥 − 𝑏𝑦 = 0.
(𝑎𝑡 2 , 2𝑎𝑡 ), then the other end will be ( 2 , − )
𝑡 𝑡 So, the coordinates its centre are (𝑎/2, 𝑏/2)
ALITER The circle passing through 𝑂(0,0), 𝐴(𝑎, 0)
Here, one end is (−1, 2 √2) and 𝐵(0, 𝑏) is the circumcentre of right triangle
1 𝑂𝐴𝐵 with 𝐴𝐵 as diagonal. So, its centre is the mid-
∴ 𝑎𝑡 2 = −1 ⇒ 𝑡 = 2 [∵ 𝑎 = −2]
√ point of diagonal 𝐴𝐵
−2 −2×−2
936 (b)
So, other end= (1/2 , 1/ 2 ) = (−4, 4 √2) Let (𝑥1 , 𝑦1 ) be the mid-point of the line joining the
√
common points of the given line and the given
931 (a) parabola. Then, the equation of the line is
Length of the chord 𝑦 𝑦1 − 4(𝑥 + 𝑥1 ) = 𝑦12 − 8𝑥1 [Using 𝑇 = 𝑆′]
= √[4 cos(θ + 60°) − 4 cos θ]2 + [4 sin(θ + 60°) − 4 sin ⇒
θ]24𝑥 − 𝑦𝑦1 + 𝑦12 − 4𝑥1 = 0 …(i)
Clearly, equation (i) and 2𝑥 − 3𝑦 + 8 = 0
cos2(θ + 60°) + cos2 θ +
= 4√ 2 represent the same line.
sin (θ + 60°) + sin2 θ − 2 cos(θ + 60°)
4 −𝑦1 𝑦12 − 4𝑥1
cos θ − 2 sin(θ + 60°) sin θ ∴ = =
2 −3 8
= 4√1 + 1 − 2 cos 60° = 4 2
⇒ 𝑦1 = 6 and 𝑦1 − 4𝑥1 = 16
932 (c) ⇒ 𝑦1 = 6 and 36 − 4𝑥1 = 16 ⇒ 𝑦1 = 6 and 𝑥1 = 5
Given equation can be rewritten as Hence, the required point is (5, 6)
937 (a)
(𝑥 − 2)2 (𝑦 − 1)2
− =1 We have,
12 4
𝑚 = Slope of the tangent = −3
4 2 So, the equation of the tangent is
Now, 𝑒 = √1 + = 2
14 √ 3
𝑦 = −3𝑥 + ( ) ⇒ 9𝑥 + 3𝑦 + 2
−3
∴ Distance between foci = 2𝑎𝑒 = 2 × √12 × =
2 𝑎
√3 = 0 [Using ∶ 𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 + ]
𝑚
8 938 (b)
933 (b) The equation of a chord passing through the
Let the circle be 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 2 𝑔𝑥 + 2 𝑓𝑦 + 𝑐 = 0 vertex (0,0) of the parabola 𝑦 2 = 4 𝑎𝑥 and making
This cuts the two given circles orthogonally an angle 𝜃 with 𝑥-axis, is 𝑦 = 𝑥 tan 𝜃. This meets
∴ 2(𝑔𝑔1 − 𝑓𝑓1 ) = 𝑐 + 𝑐1 …(i) the parabola 𝑦 2 = 4 𝑎𝑥 at a point whose abscissa
and, 2(𝑔𝑔2 + 𝑓𝑓2 ) = 𝑐 + 𝑐2 …(ii) is given by
Subtracting (ii) from (i), we get 𝑥 2 tan2 𝜃 = 4 𝑎𝑥 ⇒ 𝑥 = 4 𝑎 cot 2 𝜃
2 𝑔(𝑔1 − 𝑔2 ) + 2𝑓(𝑓1 − 𝑓2 ) = 𝑐1 − 𝑐2 ∴ 𝑦 = 𝑥 tan 𝜃 ⇒ 𝑦 = 4 𝑎 cot 2 𝜃 tan 𝜃 = 4 𝑎 cot 𝜃
Hence, the locus of (−𝑔, −𝑓) is Hence,
−2 𝑥(𝑔 − 𝑔 ) − 2 𝑦(𝑓 − 𝑓 ) = 𝑐 − 𝑐 Length of the chord
1 2 1 2 1 2
⇒ 2 𝑥(𝑔1 − 𝑔2 ) − 2 𝑦(𝑓1 − 𝑓2 ) + 𝑐1 − 𝑐2 = 0, = √16 𝑎2 cot 2 𝜃 + 16 𝑎2 cot 4 𝜃
Which is the radical axis of the given circles = 4 𝑎 cot 𝜃 cosec 𝜃 = 4 𝑎 cos 𝜃 cosec 2 𝜃
934 (b) ALITER Let 𝑃(𝑎𝑡 2 , 2𝑎𝑡) be one end of the chord
Given, 𝑟 2 − 8(√3 cos θ + sin θ) + 15 = 0 𝑂𝑃 of the parabola 𝑦 2 = 4𝑎𝑥, where 𝑂(0,0) is the
Where 𝑟 cos θ = 𝑥 and 𝑦 = 𝑟 sin θ vertex of the parabola.
It can be rewritten in Cartesian form as Then,
𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − (8√3𝑥 + 𝑦) + 15 = 0 𝑂𝑃 = √𝑎2 𝑡 4 + 4𝑎2 𝑡 2 = 𝑎𝑡√𝑡 2 + 4
⇒ 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 8√3 + 8𝑦 + 15 = 0 Since 𝑂𝑃 makes an angle 𝜃 with the axis of the
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 2𝑎𝑡 2 Here, 𝑎2 = 16, 𝑏 2 = 9
∴ tan 𝜃 = Slope of 𝑂𝑃 = = ⇒ 𝑡 = 2 cot 𝜃
𝑎𝑡 2 𝑡
∴ 𝑂𝑃 = 2𝑎 cot 𝜃 √4 cot 2 𝜃 + 4 The equation of normal at the point (−4, 0) is
= 4 𝑎 cos 𝜃 cosec 2 𝜃 = 4𝑎 cos 𝜃 cosec 2 𝜃 16𝑥 9𝑦 𝑎2 𝑥 𝑏 2 𝑦
939 (b) + = 16 + 9 [∵ + = 𝑎2 + 𝑏 2 ]
−4 0 𝑥1 𝑦1
𝑥2 𝑦2
The equation of the ellipse is 9
+ 5
=1
9𝑦 16𝑥
Let 𝑒 be the eccentricity of the ellipse. Then, ⇒ = 25 + ⇒ 𝑦=0
0 4
𝑏2 5 2
𝑒 = √1 − 2
= √1 − = 944 (c)
𝑎 9 3
Let the centre of circle be(𝑔, 𝑓). If one end of a
Hence, distance between foci = 2𝑎𝑒 = 4 diameter is (1, 1), then the other end of a
940 (a) diameter is (2𝑔 − 1, 2𝑓 − 1)
We know, 𝑆𝑃 = 𝑃𝑀 ⇒ 𝑆𝑃2 = 𝑃𝑀2 Since, this end is lie on the line 𝑥 + 𝑦 = 3
𝑥+𝑦−4 2 ⇒ 2g − 1 + 2𝑓 − 1 = 30
∴ (𝑥 − 0)2 + (𝑦 − 0)2 = ( )
√12 + 12 ⇒ 2g + 2𝑓 = 5
𝑥+𝑦−4 2 ∴ Locus of centre of circle is 2𝑥 + 2𝑦 = 5
⇒ 𝑥2 + 𝑦2 = ( )
√2 945 (d)
⇒ 2𝑥 2 + 2𝑦 2 = 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 16 + 2𝑥𝑦 − 8𝑦 − 8𝑥 Let (𝑥1 , 𝑦1 ) be the mid-point of the chord
⇒ 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 2𝑥𝑦 + 8𝑥 + 8𝑦 − 16 = 0 intercepted by the hyperbola 9𝑥 2 − 16𝑦 2 = 144
941 (c) on the line 9𝑥 − 8𝑦 − 10 = 0. Then, the equation
We have, of the chord is
𝑂𝑀 = Length of the perpendicular from (0,0) on 9𝑥𝑥1 − 16𝑦𝑦1 = 9𝑥12 − 16𝑦12
𝑦 = 2𝑥 + 1 This equation and 9𝑥 − 8𝑦 − 10 = 0 represent
1 the same line
⇒ 𝑂𝑀 =
√5 𝑥1 −2𝑦1 9𝑥12 − 16𝑦12
∴ = = = 𝜆 (say)
and, 𝑂𝑃 = Radius of the given circle = √2 1 −1 10
𝜆
1 6 ⇒ 𝑥1 = 𝜆, 𝑦1 = and 9𝑥12 − 16𝑦12 = 10 𝜆
∴ 𝑃𝑄 = 2 𝑃𝑀 = 2√𝑂𝑃2 − 𝑂𝑀2 = 2√2 − = 2
5 √5 ⇒ 9 𝜆2 − 4 𝜆2 = 10 𝜆 ⇒ 𝜆 = 2
∴ 𝑥1 = 2, 𝑦1 = 1
Hence, the mid-point is (2,1)
946 (c)
Since, 𝐶𝐴 is perpendicular to the tangent

942 (b)
The centre and radii of two circles are
5
𝐶1 (1, −3), 𝐶2 (2 , −3)
And 𝑟1 = √1 + 9 − 6 = 2,
25 1
𝑟2 = √ + 9 − 15 =
4 2
5 3 |ℎ − 0|
Now, 𝐶1 𝐶2 = √(1 − 2) + (−3 + 3)2 = 2 ∴ 𝑟=
√12 + 12
1 3 2
And different of radii= 2 − = ⇒ ℎ = 2𝑟 …(i)
2 2
Since, the distance between their centres is equal Since, 𝐶𝑁 is perpendicular to the chord of line,
𝑥
to the difference of their radii. 𝑦=
∴ The circles touch each other internally. √3
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 ℎ
| − 0| ℎ
√3
∴ 𝐶𝑁 = =
1 2
√ +1
3
ℎ 2
In ∆𝐵𝑁𝐶, 𝑟 2 = 12 + (2 )
ℎ2
𝑟2 = 1 + 4
…(ii)
From Eqs. (i) and (ii), we get
2𝑟 2
𝑟2 = 1 + ∴ Product of slopes is−1.
4
𝑏1 𝑏2
⇒ 𝑟 = √2 ⇒ (− ) (− ) = −1
947 (a) 𝑎1 𝑎2
Given equation of parabola is 𝑦 2 = 𝑎𝑥, ⇒ 𝑎1 𝑎2 + 𝑏1 𝑏2 = 0
951 (a)
𝑎 The point should lies on the opposite side of the
Whose focus is ( 4 , 0)
origin of the line 𝑥 + 𝑦 − 1 = 0
Since, the equation of focal chord 2𝑥 − 𝑦 − 8 =
𝑎
0 is passes through the focus (4 , 0)

𝑎
2( ) −0 −8 = 0
4
Then, 𝛼 + 𝛼 − 1 > 0
⇒ 𝑎 = 16 1
⇒ 2𝛼 > 1 ⇒ 𝛼 > …(i)
2
𝑎
∴ Equation of directrix is 𝑥 = −4 Also, (𝛼 2 + 𝛼 2 < 1
1 1
⇒ (− ) < 𝛼 < ( )
⇒ 𝑥 = −4 √2 √2
From relation (i) and (ii), we get
948 (a) 1 1
Given equation can be rewritten as <𝛼<
2 √2
9 952 (b)
(𝑥 + 3)2 = −2 (𝑦 − ) The normal at 𝑃(3,4) cuts the circle again at
2
𝑄(−1, −2). Therefore, 𝑃𝑄 is a diameter of the
⇒ 𝑋 2 = 4𝐴𝑌 circle. Hence, its equation is
1 9 (𝑥 − 3)(𝑥 + 1) + (𝑦 − 4)(𝑦 + 2) = 0
where 𝑋 = 𝑥 + 3, 𝐴 = − 2 , 𝑌 = 𝑦 − 2 or, 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 2𝑥 − 2𝑦 − 11 = 0
−1
953 (a)
∴ Focus is (0, ) 2
2 Given equation of circle is (𝑥 − 6)2 + 𝑦 2 = (√2)
9 1
But 𝑋 = 𝑥 + 3 = 0 and 𝑌 = 𝑦 − 2 = − 2

𝑥 = −3, 𝑦 = 4

∴ Required focus is (−3, 4 )

950 (d)
Tangent and normal are at90°.
𝐵𝐶 = radius = √2
The length of the tangent from 𝑆 to 𝐵
∴ 𝑆𝐵 = √(4 − 6)2 + 0 − 2 = √22 − 2 = √2
From figure, ∆𝐶𝐵𝑆 is an isosceles triangle
⇒ θ = 45° ⇒ 𝑚 = 1 (∵ 𝐵𝐶 = 𝐵𝑆)
Similarly, for △ 𝐶𝑆𝐷, 𝑚 = −1
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954 (c) 1 𝑎 cos 𝛼 𝑏 sin 𝛼 1
Given that, the axis of parabola is 𝑦-axis and Required area = |𝑎 cos 𝛽 𝑏 sin 𝛽 1|
2 𝑎 cos 𝛾 𝑏 sin 𝛾 1
vertex is origin
cos 𝛼 − cos 𝛾 sin 𝛼 − sin 𝛾 0
∴ Equation of parabola is 𝑥 2 = 4𝑎𝑦 1
= 𝑎𝑏 |cos 𝛽 − cos 𝛾 sin 𝛽 − sin 𝛾 0|
Since, it passes through (6, −3) 2 cos 𝛾 sin 𝛾 1
2
∴ (6) = 4𝑎(−3) 𝛼+𝛾 𝛼+𝛾
⇒ 36 = −12𝑎 ⇒ 𝑎 = −3 − sin cos 0
𝛼−𝛾 𝛽 −𝛾| 2 2
∴ Equation of parabola is 𝑥 2 = −12𝑦 = 2𝑎𝑏 sin sin 𝛽+𝛾 𝛽+𝛾 |
2 2 |− sin cos 0|
955 (a) 2 2
We know that sum of focal distance of any point cos 𝛾 sin 𝛾 1
on the ellipse always equal to the length of major 𝛼−𝛾 𝛽−𝛾 𝛽−𝛼
= 2𝑎𝑏 sin ( ) sin ( ) sin ( )
axis, 𝑖𝑒, it is equal to 2𝑎 2 2 2
𝛼−𝛽 𝛽−𝛾 𝛾−𝛼
956 (b) = 2𝑎𝑏 sin ( ) sin ( ) sin ( )
2 2 2
Let there be three points on the circle with
960 (c)
rational coordinates. Then, centre of the circle will
We have, 4𝑥 2 + 16𝑦 2 − 24𝑥 − 32𝑦 = 1
be the circumcentre of the triangle formed by the
⇒ 4(𝑥 2 − 6𝑥) + 16(𝑦 2 − 2𝑦) = 1
points. The coordinates of the circumcentre will
⇒ 4(𝑥 2 − 6𝑥 + 9) + 16(𝑦 2 − 2𝑦 + 1) − 36 − 16
be rational as the same are obtained by solving
=1
two linear equations with rational coeficients.
⇒ 4(𝑥 − 3) + 16(𝑦 − 1)2 = 53
2
But, the point (√3, 0) does not have rational
(𝑥 − 3)2 (𝑦 − 1)2
coordinates. So, there cannot be three points on ⇒ 53 + 53 =1
the circle with rational coordinates. Let 𝑟 be the 4 16
𝑥2 𝑦2
radius of the circle. Then, its equation is On comparing with 𝑎2 + 𝑏2 = 1, we get
2
(𝑥 − √3) + 𝑦 2 = 𝑟 2 ⇒ 𝑥 = √3 ± √𝑟 2 − 𝑦 2 53
𝑎2 = 4 and 𝑏 2 = 16
53

We observe that 𝑥 = 0, 𝑟 = 2, 𝑦 = ±1 satisfy this

𝑎 2 −𝑏2
equation. Thus, (0, ±1) are two points with ∴ Eccentricity of ellipse is 𝑒 = √ 2
𝑎
rational coordinates on the circle
957 (b) (53⁄4) − (53⁄16)
⇒𝑒=√
Given, 2𝑏 = 10, 2𝑎 = 8 (53⁄4)
√3
⇒ 𝑏 = 5 and 𝑎 = 4 ⇒𝑒=
2
Required equation of ellipse is 961 (b)
The vertices and foci of an ellipse are (±5, 0) and
𝑥2 𝑦2 (±4, 0) respectively
+ =1
16 25
∴ 𝑎 = 5 and 𝑎𝑒 = 4
958 (a)
The equation of a circle touching the coordinate 4
⇒ 𝑒=
axes is 5
(𝑥 − 𝑎)2 + (𝑦 − 𝑎)2 = 𝑎2
𝑥 𝑦
This touches 3 + 4 = 1. i.e. 4 𝑥 + 3 𝑦 − 12 = 0 𝑏2
∵ 𝑒 = √1 −
4 𝑎 + 3 𝑎 − 12 𝑎2
∴| | = 𝑎 ⇒ |7 𝑎 − 12| = 5𝑎 ⇒ 𝑎
√42 + 32 16 𝑏2
= 6, 1 ⇒ =1−
25 25
Thus, the equation of the required circle is
𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 2 𝑎𝑥 − 2 𝑎𝑦 + 𝑎2 = 0, where 𝑎 = 1, 6 ⇒ 𝑏2 = 9
959 (c)
We have, Hence, equation of an ellipse is

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 𝑥2 𝑦2
+ = 1 ⇒ 9𝑥 2 + 25𝑦 2 = 225
25 9

962 (b)
The two circle are
𝑆1 = (𝑥 − 𝑎1 )2 + (𝑦 − 𝑏1 )2 = 𝑟12 …(i)
𝑆2 = (𝑥 − 𝑎2 )2 + (𝑦 − 𝑏2 )2 = 𝑟22 …(ii)
The equation of the common tangent of these two 𝑥√2
∴ Equation of tangent at 𝑃 is 2
cos θ + 𝑦 sin θ =
circles is given by 𝑆1 − 𝑆2 = 0 i.e.
1
2𝑥(𝑎1 − 𝑎2 ) + 2𝑦(𝑏1 − 𝑏2 ) + (𝑎22 + 𝑏22 )
Whose intercept on coordinate axes are
− (𝑎12 + 𝑏12 ) + 𝑟12 − 𝑟22 = 0
If this passes through the origin, then 𝐴(√2 sec θ , 0) and 𝐵(0, cosec θ)
(𝑎22 + 𝑏22 ) − (𝑎12 + 𝑏12 ) + 𝑟12 − 𝑟22 = 0 ∴ Mid point of its intercept between axes is
⇒ (𝑎22 − 𝑎12 ) + (𝑏22 − 𝑏12 ) = 𝑟22 − 𝑟12 √2 1
( sec θ , cosec θ) = (ℎ, 𝑘)
963 (c) 2 2
𝑥2 𝑦2 1 1
Given equation of hyperbola is 𝑎2 − 𝑏2 = 1 and ⇒ cos θ = and sin θ = 2𝑘
√2ℎ
𝑥2 𝑦2 1 1
equation of conjugate hyperbola is 𝑏2 − 𝑎2 = 1. Now, cos2 θ + sin2 θ = 1 ⇒ 2ℎ2 + 4𝑘2 = 1
1 1
Since, 𝑒 and 𝑒′ are the eccentricities of the The locus of mid point 𝑀 is 2𝑥 2 + 4𝑦2 = 1
respective hyperbola, then 967 (d)
𝑏2 𝑎2 The given equation can be rewritten as
𝑒 2 = 1 + 2 , (𝑒 ′ )2 = 1 + 2
𝑎 𝑏 4𝑥 2 − 24𝑥 + 36 + 16𝑦 2 − 32𝑦 + 16 − 36 − 16
1 1 𝑎2 𝑏2 − 12 = 0
∴ 2 + ′2 = 2 + .
𝑒 𝑒 𝑎 + 𝑏 2 𝑎2 + 𝑏 2 ⇒ (2𝑥 − 6) +(4𝑦 − 4)2 = 64
2
964 (a)
(𝑥 − 3)2 (𝑦 − 1)2
The centre and radius of given circle are (1, −3) ⇒ + =1
16 4
and 4 respectively The represents an ellipse and 𝑎2 = 16, 𝑏 2 = 4
∴ Length of perpendicular from centre (1, −3) to
3𝑥 − 4𝑦 + 𝑘 = 0 is equal to radius 4 4 √3
∴ 𝑒 = √1 − =
3 + 12 + 𝑘 16 2
⇒ | |=4
√9 + 16 968 (c)
⇒ 15 + 𝑘 = ±20 𝑥2 𝑦2 𝑥2
Equation of the ellipse are 132 + 52 = 1 and 𝑎2 +
⇒ 𝑘 = 5, −35
𝑦2
965 (b) 𝑏2
= 1 and their eccentricity are
Given equation of circle is 25 𝑏2
𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 2g𝑥 + 2𝑓𝑦 + 𝑘 = 0 …(i) 𝑒 = √1 − 169 and 𝑒 ′ = √1 − 𝑎2
And equation of hyperbola is 𝑥𝑦 = 𝑐 2 …(ii) According to given condition, 𝑒 ′ = 𝑒
From Eqs.(i) and (ii), we get
𝑏2 25
𝑐2 𝑐2 ⇒ √1 − ( ) = √1 − ( )
𝑥 2 + ( ) + 2g𝑥 + 2𝑓 ( ) + 𝑘 = 0 𝑎2 169
𝑥 𝑥
𝑏 5
⇒ 𝑥 + 2g𝑥 + 𝑘𝑥 + 2𝑓𝑐 2 𝑥 + 𝑐 4 = 0
4 3 2 ⇒
𝑎
=
13
(∵ 𝑎 > 0, 𝑏 > 0)
2g
∴ Sum of roots = 𝑥1 + 𝑥2 + 𝑥3 + 𝑥4 = −1 = −2g 𝑎 13
⇒ =
966 (a) 𝑏 5
𝑥2 𝑦2
969 (a)
Let the point be 𝑃(√2 cos θ , sin θ) on 2
+ 1
=1 Given, 𝑥 2 = 64 sec 2 θ, 𝑦 2 = 64 tan2 θ

∴ 𝑥 2 − 𝑦 2 = 64 (sec 2 𝜃 − tan2 𝜃)

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 ∴ It is a rectangular hyperbola whose eccentricity | − 1|
⇒ =𝑎
is √2 1
+
1
√𝛼2 𝛽2
2𝑎 2×8
The distance between directrices = = = 1 1 1
𝑒 √2 ⇒ 2
= 2+ 2
𝑎 𝛼 𝛽
8√2 1 1 1 1 1
The locus of (𝛼 , 𝛽) is 𝑎2 = 𝑥 2 + 𝑦2
970 (d)
973 (b)
The equation of any tangent to the parabola 𝑦 2 =
Eliminating t from 𝑦 = 2 cos 𝑡 and 𝑥 = sin2 𝑡, we
4𝑥 is
get
1 𝑦 2 + 4𝑥 = 4, which is a parabola
𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 + … (i) 974 (d)
𝑚
Equation of tangent to the ellipse
This touches the parabola 𝑥 2 = −32𝑦, therefore
1
the equation 𝑥 2 = −32 (𝑚𝑥 + 𝑚) has equal 𝑥 2 + 4𝑦 2 = 5 at the point (−1,1) is

roots. −𝑥 + 4𝑦 = 5
32 ⇒ 𝑥 − 4𝑦 + 5 = 0
∴ (32 𝑚)2 = 4 ( ) [∴ 𝐷 2 = 4𝑎𝑐]
𝑚
975 (c)
3
1
⇒ 8𝑚 = 1 ⇒ 𝑚 = Clearly, (1,1) is the mid-point of the line segment
2
joining the centres of the circles and centres lie on
On putting the value of 𝑚 is Eq. (i). we get the line passing through (1,1) and perpendicular
to 3𝑥 + 4𝑦 − 7 = 0 i.e. 4𝑥 − 3𝑦 − 1 = 0
𝑥 − 2𝑦 + 4 = 0 Clearly, coordinates of points given in option (c)
satisfy these two conditions
971 (c)
976 (a)
The coordinates of the centre and radius of given
The equation of a circle passing through the
circle are (1, 1) and 2 respectively. Let 𝐴𝐵 be the
intersection of the two given circles is
chord subtending an angle of 120° at the centre.
(𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 2 𝑥 − 4 𝑦 + 1)
Let 𝑀 be the mid point of 𝐴𝐵 and let its
+ 𝜆(𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 4 𝑥 − 2 𝑦 + 4) = 0
coordinates be (ℎ, 𝑘)
1 + 2𝜆 (2 + 𝜆)
In ∆𝑂𝐴𝑀, ⇒ 𝑥2 + 𝑦2 − 2 𝑥 ( )−2𝑦
1+𝜆 1+𝜆
1+4𝜆
+( ) = 0 … (i)
1+𝜆
1+2 𝜆 2+𝜆
The co-ordinates of its centre are ( 1+𝜆 , 1+𝜆)
Since the centre lies on 𝑥 + 2 𝑦 − 3 = 0
𝐴𝑀 = 𝑂𝐴 sin 60° ∴ 1 + 2 𝜆 + 4 + 2 𝜆 − 3 − 3 𝜆 = 0 ⇒ 𝜆 = −2
Putting 𝜆 = −2 in (i), we obtain that the required
√3
= 2. = √3 circle is
2
∴ 𝑂𝑀2 = 𝑂𝐴2 − 𝐴𝑀2 𝑥2 + 𝑦2 − 6 𝑥 + 7 = 0
2 977 (b)
= 4 − (√3) = 1 1
Let 𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 + 𝑚 is a tangent to 𝑦 2 = 4𝑎𝑥
But 𝑂𝑀2 = (ℎ − 1)2 + (𝑘 − 1)2
∴ (ℎ − 1)2 + (𝑘 − 1)2 = 1 Equation of normal to the parabola 𝑥 2 = 4𝑏𝑦 at
Hence, locus of (ℎ, 𝑘) is (𝑥 − 1)2 + (𝑦 − 1)2 = 1 (𝑥1 , 𝑦1 ) is
2𝑏
or 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 2𝑥 − 2𝑦 + 1 = 0 𝑦 − 𝑦1 = − 𝑥 (𝑥 − 𝑥1 ) and 𝑥12 = 4𝑏𝑦1
1
972 (b) 𝑥12 2𝑏
Since, the perpendicular distance from centre (0, ⇒𝑦− = − (𝑥 − 𝑥1 )
4𝑏 𝑥1
0) to be tangent =radius of the circle 2𝑏 𝑥12
⇒𝑦=− 𝑥+ + 2𝑏
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 1 (1) Given equation of parabola is
On comparing with 𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 + 𝑚, we get
2𝑏
𝑚=−
𝑥1
…(i) 𝑦 2 = 4𝑎(𝑥 + 𝑎) or 𝑌 2 = 4𝑎𝑋
𝑥12 1
4𝑏
+ 2𝑏 = 𝑚 …(ii) ∴ focus is (𝑎, 0)
From Eqs. (i) and (ii), we get
⇒ 𝑥 + 𝑎 = 𝑎, 𝑦 = 0
4𝑏 2 1
2
+ 2𝑏 =
𝑚 4𝑏 𝑚 ⇒ 𝑥 = 0, 𝑦 = 0
⇒ 𝑏 + 2𝑏𝑚2 = 𝑚
⇒ 2𝑏𝑚2 − 𝑚 + 𝑏 = 0 ∴ Focus is at origin (0, 0)
For real values of 𝑚, 𝐷 > 0
𝑙𝑥 𝑛
1
⇒ 1 − 8𝑏 2 > 0 ⇒ 𝑏 2 < 8 ⇒ |𝑏| < 2
1 (2) Given equation of line is 𝑦 = − 𝑚 − 𝑚
√2
978 (b) It will touch the parabola 𝑦 2 = 4𝑎𝑥, if
Given equation of line is
3𝑥 − 2𝑦 = 𝑘 …(i) 𝑛 𝑎
− = 𝑙 ⇒ 𝑛𝑙 = 𝑎𝑚2
And equation of circle is 𝑚 −
𝑚
𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 4𝑟 2 …(ii)
3
Eq. (i) can be rewritten as 𝑦 = 𝑥 −
𝑘 ∴ Both statements are true
2 2
3 𝑘 982 (a)
⇒ 𝑚 = ,𝑐 = −
2 2 We know that the product of perpendiculars
The line will meet the circle in one point, if 𝑥2
drawn from two foci 𝑆1 and 𝑆2 of an ellipse +
𝑐 = 𝑎√1 + 𝑚2 9
𝑦2
2 = 1 on the tangent at any point 𝑃 on the ellipse
𝑘 3 16
⇒ − = (2𝑟)√1 + ( ) is equal to the square of the semiminor axis.
2 2
∴ (𝑆1 𝑀1 ) ∙ (𝑆2 𝑀2 ) = 16
On squaring, we get
983 (a)
𝑘2 13
= 4𝑟 2 × Given, equation of circle touch the 𝑦-axis at (0, 3).
4 4
In ∆𝑂𝐴𝐵, 𝑟 = √32 + 42 = 5
⇒ 𝑘 2 = 52 𝑟 2
The point (0, 3) and radius 5 satisfies the
979 (a)
equation
Given equation of hyperbola is
𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 ± 10𝑥 − 6𝑦 + 9 = 0
𝑥2 𝑦2
− =1
9 7

Distance between foci = 2𝑎𝑒 = 2√2𝑎2 + 𝑏 2

= 2√9 + 7

=8

980 (a) 984 (d)

Given, 𝑥 2 𝑦 2 = 𝑐 4 There is no 𝑥𝑦 term so we can make perfect
square in 𝑥 and 𝑦, from there it is clear that it’s
⇒ 𝑦 2 (𝑎2 − 𝑦 2 ) = 𝑐 4
axes are parallel to coordinates axes, but whether
⇒ 𝑦 4 − 𝑎2 𝑦 2 + 𝑐 4 = 0 major axis is parallel to 𝑥 axis or parallel to 𝑦-axis
depend on values of coefficients
Let 𝑦1 , 𝑦2 , 𝑦3 and 𝑦4 are the roots 985 (c)
Let 𝑆1 = 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 2𝑥 − 3𝑦 + 6 = 0
∴ 𝑦1 + 𝑦2 + 𝑦3 + 𝑦4 = 0
𝑆2 = 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 𝑥 − 8𝑦 − 13 = 0
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 So, the common chord is given by = √9 + 16 = 5
∴Required equation of circle is
𝑆1 − 𝑆2 = 0
(𝑥 − 2)2 + (𝑦 − 3)2 = 52
∴ Common chord is ⇒ 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 4𝑥 − 6𝑦 − 12 = 0
991 (a)
𝑥 + 5𝑦 + 19 = 0 𝑥2 𝑦2
If 𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 + 𝑐 tpuches 𝑎2 − 𝑏2 = 1, then 𝑐 2 =
and this equation of common chord is satisfied by 𝑎2 𝑚2 − 𝑏 2
(1, −4 ) Here, 𝑐 = 6, 𝑎2 = 100, 𝑏 2 = 49

only 17
∴ 36 = 100 𝑚2 − 49 ⇒ 100 𝑚2 = 85 ⇒ 𝑚 = √
20
986 (b)
992 (a)
Let the eccentric angle of 𝐵 be 𝜃. The co-ordinates
𝜋 5 𝜋
Given parametric equation of parabola is
of 𝐴 and 𝐵 are (5 cos 6 , 3 sin 6 ) and 𝑥 = 𝑡 2 + 1, 𝑦 = 2𝑡 + 1
5
(5 cos 𝜃, 3 sin 𝜃) 𝑦−1 2
⇒𝑥=( ) +1
The mid-point of 𝐴𝐵 is at the origin 2
𝜋 5 𝜋 5 ⇒ (𝑦 − 1)2 = 4(𝑥 − 1)
5 cos + 5 cos 𝜃 sin + sin 𝜃 ⇒ 𝑌 2 = 4𝑋
6
∴ = 0 and 3 6 3
=0
2 2 Vertex is (1, 1), length of latusrectum = 4
𝜋 𝜋
⇒ cos 𝜃 = − cos and sin 𝜃 = − sin Clearly, equation of directrix is
6 6
7𝜋 5𝜋 𝑋 = −1 ⇒ 𝑥 − 1 = −1 ⇒ 𝑥 = 0
⇒𝜃= or, 𝜃 = − 993 (c)
6 6
987 (c) The length of the subtangent at a point to the
2
Any point on the given parabola is (𝑡 , 2𝑡). The parabola is twice the abscissa of the point.
equation of the tangent at (1, 2) is 𝑥 − 𝑦 + 1 = 0 Therefore, the required length is 8
The image (ℎ, 𝑘) of the point (𝑡 2 , 2𝑡) in 𝑥 − 𝑦 + 994 (a)
ℎ−𝑡 2 𝑘−2𝑡 2
−2(𝑡 −2𝑡+1) Equation of asymptotes of the hyperbola are
1 = 0 is given by = =
1 −1 1+1 𝑥 2 + 2𝑥𝑦 − 3𝑦 2 = 0
∴ ℎ = 𝑡 2 − 𝑡 2 + 2𝑡 − 1 = 2𝑡 − 1 The angle between asymptotes is
And 𝑘 = 2𝑡 + 𝑡 2 − 2𝑡 + 1 = 𝑡 2 + 1 1 − 1(−3)
On eliminating 𝑡 from ℎ = 2𝑡 − 1 and 𝑘 = 𝑡 2 + 1 θ = tan−1 ( )
1−3
2
We get, (ℎ + 1) = 4(𝑘 − 1) 1+3
The required equation of reflection is = tan−1 ( ) = tan−1 (±2)
−2
(𝑥 + 1)2 = 4(𝑦 − 1) 995 (b)
988 (c) The equation of the circle passing through (2, 0),
2 2 1
Given, 𝑥 + 𝑦 = 5 (0, 1) and (4, 5) is
Centre of the circle is (0, 0) 3(𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 ) − 13𝑥 − 17𝑦 + 14 = 0
Let equation of tangent which are parallel to 3𝑥 + This passes through (0, 𝑐)
4𝑦 − 1 = 0 is 14
∴ 3𝑐 2 − 17𝑐 + 14 = 0 ⇒ 𝑐 = 1,
3𝑥 + 4𝑦 + 𝜆 = 0 …(i) 3
3×0+4×0+𝜆 1 Since, 𝑐 = 1 is already there, for point (0, 1)
∴ =± Therefore, we take 𝑐 = 3
14
√(3)2 + (4)2 √5
⇒ 𝜆 = ±√5 996 (a)
On putting the value of 𝜆 in Eq. (i), we get Since, 𝑥 + 𝑦 − 1 = 0 is a tangent to the parabola
𝑦 2 − 𝑦 + 𝑥 = 0, then point of contact is satisfied
3𝑥 + 4𝑦 = ±√5
by both of these equations. The point (0, 1)
989 (c)
satisfies it
The intersection point of diameter lines is (2, 3)
which is the centre of circle 997 (a)
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 𝑥2
If line 4𝑥 − 3𝑦 + 𝑘 = 0 touches the ellipse 9
+
𝑦2
= 1, then
5

𝑘 4 2
= √9 × ( ) + 5 = ±√21 Hence, the required equation of the circle is
3 3 2
(𝑥 − 1)2 + (𝑦 − 2)2 = (√2)
⇒ 𝑘 = ±3√21 ⇒ 𝑥 2 + 1 − 2𝑥 + 𝑦 2 + 4 − 4𝑦 = 2
⇒ 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 2𝑥 − 4𝑦 + 3 = 0
998 (d) 100 (b)
Let 𝑥 be any point on the parabola, then 𝑦 = 3𝑥, 3 We know that, if (𝑥1 , 𝑦1 ) is the mid point of the
putting this value in the given equation 𝑦 2 = 18𝑥, chord, then equation of chord is
we get 𝑥𝑥1 𝑦𝑦1 𝑥12 𝑦12
2 𝑇 = 𝑆 ⇒ + = +
(3𝑥) = 18𝑥 ⇒ 𝑥 = 2 and 𝑦 = 6 1
25 9 25 9
999 (a) ∵ Point is (1, 1), then
As we know that distance from vertex to the 𝑥 𝑦 1 1
parabola is equal to the focus and directrix + = +
25 9 25 9
⇒ 9𝑥 + 25𝑦 = 34
100 (a)
4 Since, the semi latusrectum of a parabola is the
HM of segments of a focal chord.

2𝑆𝑃 . 𝑆𝒬
∴ Semilatusrectum =
𝑆𝑃 + 𝑆𝒬

2 × 3 × 2 12
∴ The tangent at the vertex divide in the ratio 1: 1 = =
3+2 5
100 (c)
24
0 Let 𝑆 ≡ 4𝑥 2 + 5𝑦 2 − 1 = 0 ∴ Latusrectum of the parabola= 5

At (4, −3), 100 (d)

6 The condition for a circle bisecting the
𝑆1 = 4(4)2 + 5(−3)2 − 1 = 108 > 0
circumference of the second circle is
Hence, point lies outside the curve 2𝑔2 (𝑔1 − 𝑔2 ) + 2𝑓2 (𝑓1 − 𝑓2 ) = 𝑐1 − 𝑐2
⇒ 2(1)(3 − 1) + 2(−3)(−1 + 3) = 𝑘 + 15
100 (a) ⇒ 2(2) + (−6)(2) = 𝑘 + 15
1 The intersection points of line and circle are ⇒ 4 − 12 = 𝑘 + 15
1 1 ⇒ −8 = 𝑘 + 15
𝐴 (− 2 , 2) and 𝐵(−1, 0)
⇒ 𝑘 = −23
These are the end points of a diameter
100 (c)
∴ The equation of circle is
1 1 7 The given equation can be rewritten as
(𝑥 + ) (𝑥 + 1) + (𝑦 − ) (𝑦 − 0) = 0 𝑥2 𝑦2
2 2 + =1
⇒ (2𝑥 + 1)(𝑥 + 1) + (2𝑦 − 1)𝑦 = 0 20 45
4
⇒ 2(𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 ) + 3𝑥 − 𝑦 + 1 = 0 On comparing the given equation with the
100 (b) standard equation, we get
2 ∵ Radius of circle =perpendicular distance of 45
tangent 𝑥 + 𝑦 − 5 = 0 from the centre (1, 2) 𝑎2 = 20, 𝑏 2 =
4
|1 + 2 − 5| ∴ The equation of normal at the point (2, 3) is
∴𝑟= = √2
√1 + 1 𝑥−2 𝑦−3
2 = 12
20
( )
45
⇒ 40(𝑥 − 2) = 15(𝑦 − 3)

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 ⇒ 8𝑥 − 3𝑦 = 7 ⇒ 3𝑦 − 8𝑥 + 7 = 0 1
Equation of tangent to 𝑦 2 = 4𝑥 is 𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 + 𝑚
100 (d)
9 It is given that ∠𝑃𝐴𝑄 = 𝜋/2 Since, tangent passes through (1, 4)
𝑏 sin 𝛼 𝑏 sin 𝛽
∴ × = −1 1
𝑎 cos 𝛼 − 𝑎 𝑎 cos 𝛽 − 𝑎 ∴4=𝑚+ ⇒ 𝑚2 − 4𝑚 + 1 = 0
sin 𝛼 sin 𝛽 𝑎2 𝑚
⇒ =− 2
(cos 𝛼 − 1)(cos 𝛽 − 1) 𝑏 ∴ 𝑚1 + 𝑚2 = 4 and 𝑚1 𝑚2 = 1
4 sin 𝛼/2 sin 𝛽/2 cos 𝛼/2 cos 𝛽/2 𝑎2
⇒ = −
4 sin2 𝛼/2 sin2 𝛽/2 𝑏2 Now, |𝑚1 − 𝑚2 | = √(𝑚1 + 𝑚2 )2 − 4𝑚1 𝑚2
2
𝛼 𝛽 𝑏
⇒ tan tan = − 2 = √16 − 4 = 2√3
2 2 𝑎
101 (b)
Thus, the angle between tangent
0 We have, 𝑥𝑦 = 7𝑥 + 5𝑦

𝑥(𝑦 − 7) − 5𝑦 = 0 𝑚2 − 𝑚1 2√3
tan θ = | |=| | = √3
1 + 𝑚1 𝑚2 1+1
𝑥(𝑦 − 7) = 5(𝑦 − 7) + 35
𝜋
(𝑥 − 5)(𝑦 − 7) = 35 ⇒ θ=
3

Now, asymptotes of 𝑥𝑦 = 𝑐 are 𝑥 = 0, 𝑦 = 0 101 (a)

4 In ∆𝑂𝐴𝐶, 𝑂𝐶 2 = 22 + 42 = 20
∴ 𝑥 − 5 = 0, 𝑦 ⇒ −7 = 0

𝑖𝑒, 𝑥 = 5, 𝑦 = 7 are asymptotes

101 (d)
1 Given equation can be rewritten as
2
(𝑥 + 1)2 + (𝑦 + 2)2 = (2√2)
Let required point be 𝒬(𝛼, 𝛽)
Then. Mid point of 𝑃(1, 0) and 𝒬(𝛼, 𝛽) is the
centre of the circle.
𝛼+1 𝛽+0
∴ Required equation of circle is
𝑖𝑒, = −1 and = −2 (𝑥 ± 2)2 + (𝑦 ± 4)2 = 20
2 2
⇒ 𝛼 = −3 and 𝛽 = −4 ⇒ 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 ± 4𝑥 ± 8𝑦 = 0
∴ required point is (−3, −4) 101 (a)
101 (b) 5 The equation of the tangent to 4𝑦 2 = 𝑥 2 − 1 at
2 Circles having (3,1) and (−1,5) as limiting points (1,0) is
are 4(𝑦 × 0) = 𝑥 × 1 − 1 ⇒ 𝑥 − 1 = 0 ⇒ 𝑥 = 1
𝑆1 ≡ (𝑥 − 3)2 + (𝑦 − 1)2 = 0 101 (a)
and, 𝑆2 ≡ (𝑥 + 1)2 + (𝑦 − 5)2 = 0 6 Distance between two foci, 2𝑎𝑒 = 7 + 1 = 8
The equation of the family of circles is
𝑆1 + 𝜆(𝑆1 − 𝑆2 ) = 0 1
∴ 𝑎𝑒 = 4 ⇒ 𝑎 = 8 [∴ 𝑒 = , given]
⇒ (𝑥 − 3)2 + (𝑦 − 1)2 + 𝜆(−8𝑥 + 8𝑦 − 16) = 0 2
…(i) 1
It passes through (0,0) ∵ 𝑏 2 = 𝑎2 (1 − 𝑒 2 ) = 64 (1 − )
4
5
∴ 10 − 16 𝜆 = 0 ⇒ 𝜆 =
8 ⇒ 𝑏 = 4√3
Substituting the value of 𝜆 in (i), we get
𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 11𝑥 + 3𝑦 = 0 as the equation of the Since, the centre of the ellipse is the mid point of
required circle the line joining two foci, therefore the coordinates
101 (c) of the centre the (3, 0)
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 ∴ 𝐼ts equation is Hence, the locus of (ℎ, 𝑘) is 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 𝑥 = 0
102 (d)
(𝑥−3)2 (𝑦−0)2
82
+ 2 = 1 …(i) 1 The equation of the circle passing through the
(4√3)
point (1,0), (0,1) and (0,0) is 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 𝑥 − 𝑦 = 0.
Hence, the parametric coordinates of a point on This passes through (2 𝑘, 3 𝑘)
Eq.(i) are (3 + 8 cos θ, 4√3 sin θ ) 4 𝑘 2 + 9 𝑘 2 − 2 𝑘 − 3 𝑘 = 0 ⇒ 𝑘 = 0, 𝑘 = 5/13
102 (a)
101 (a) 2 Given focus for parabola is 𝑆(0,0) and equation of
7 Since, focal chord of parabola 𝑦 2 = 𝑎𝑥 is 2𝑥 − 𝑦 − directrix is 𝑥 + 𝑦 = 4
8=0
𝑎 Let 𝑃(𝑥, 𝑦) be any point on the parabola
∵ This chord passes through focus 𝑖𝑒, (4 , 0)
𝑎 Then, 𝑆𝑃2 = 𝑃𝑀2
∴2∙ −0−8=0
4
⇒ 𝑎 = 16
2 2
𝑥+𝑦−4 2
∴ Directrix is 𝑥 = −4 ⇒ 𝑥 + 4 = 0 (𝑥 − 0) + (𝑦 − 0) = [ ]
√1 + 1
101 (c)
8 Here 𝑎 = 2, 𝑚 = −1 2 2
𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 16 + 2𝑥𝑦 − 8𝑦 − 8𝑥
⇒ 𝑥 +𝑦 =
2
2
∴ Required point is (𝑎𝑚 , −2𝑎𝑚) = (2,4)
⇒ 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 2𝑥𝑦 + 8𝑥 + 8𝑦 − 16 = 0
101 (a)
9 Here, the focal chord to 𝑦 2 = 16𝑥 is tangent to 102 (b)
circle (𝑥 − 6)2 + 𝑦 2 = 2 3 Let the point is

⇒ focus of parabola is (4, 0) (3𝑡 2 , 6𝑡)

∴ Focal distance = 3𝑡 2 + 3

⇒ 3𝑡 2 + 3 = 12

⇒ 3𝑡 2 = 9

⇒ 𝑡2 = 3

Now, tangent are drawn from (4, 0) to (𝑥 − 6)2 + ⇒ 𝑡 = √3

𝑦2 = 2
Hence , the required point is
Since, 𝑃𝐴 is tangent to circle
(9, 6√3)
𝐴𝐶 √2
tan θ = slope of tangent = = =1 102 (b)
𝐴𝑃 √2
4 Required equation is
𝐵𝐶 (𝑥 − ℎ)2 + (𝑦 − 𝑘)2 = 𝑘 2
or tan θ = 𝐵𝑃 = −1
⇒ 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 2ℎ𝑥 − 2𝑘𝑦 + ℎ2 = 0
∴ Slope of focal chord as tangent to circle= ±1 102 (a)
5 Let 𝑃(𝑥, 𝑦) be any point on the parabola. By
102 (c) definition of parabola 𝑃𝑀 = 𝑃𝑆
0 Let (ℎ, 𝑘) be the mid point of the chord drawn
𝑥 + 2𝑦 − 1
through the origin. Then the equation of the chord = √(𝑥 − 1)2 + 𝑦 2
is √1 + 4
ℎ𝑥 + 𝑘𝑦 − (𝑥 + ℎ) = ℎ2 + 𝑘 2 − 2ℎ [Using : 𝑇 = ⇒ 𝑥 2 + 4𝑦 2 + 1 + 4𝑥𝑦 − 4𝑦 − 2𝑥
𝑆′] = 5(𝑥 2 + 1 − 2𝑥 + 𝑦 2 )
This passes through (0,0)
∴ −ℎ = ℎ2 + 𝑘 2 − 2 ℎ ⇒ ℎ2 + 𝑘 2 − ℎ = 0

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 ⇒ 4𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 8𝑥 + 4𝑦 − 4𝑥𝑦 + 4 = 0 ⇒ ℎ = 0, ℎ = 4

102 (c) ⇒ 𝑘 = 0, 𝑘 = 8
6 Required length of tangent from the point (3, −4)
to the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 4𝑥 − 6𝑦 + 3 = 0 ∴ Points are(0, 0) , (4, 8)

= √32 + 42 − 4(3) − 6(−4) + 3 = √40 Hence, focal distance are respectively

∴ Square of length of tangent =40
102 (c) 0 + 4 = 4, 4 + 4 = 8 [∵ focal distance = ℎ + 𝑎]
7 Let 𝑃(𝑡12 , 2𝑡1 ), 𝑄(𝑡22 , 2𝑡2 ) and 𝑅(𝑡33 , 2𝑡3 ) be three
103 (a)
points on 𝑦 2 = 4𝑥 such that normal at 𝑃 and 𝑅
1 We have,
intersect at 𝑄.
𝑥 = 𝑎(sin 𝜃 + cos 𝜃), 𝑦 = 𝑏(sin 𝜃 − cos 𝜃)
Then, 𝑥2 𝑦2
𝑡1 𝑡3 = 2 ⇒ = = 2, which represents an ellipse
𝑎2 𝑏2
Let 𝑆(ℎ, 𝑘) be the mid-point of 𝑃𝑅. Then, 103 (b)
2ℎ = 𝑡12 + 𝑡32 and 𝑘 = 𝑡1 + 𝑡3 3 Here 𝐶1 (−7, 3), 𝑟1 = 6
Now, and 𝐶2 (5, −2), 𝑟2 = 7
2ℎ = 𝑡12 + 𝑡32 ∴ Required point of contact is
⇒ 2ℎ = (𝑡1 + 𝑡3 )2 − 2𝑡1 𝑡3 ⇒ 2ℎ = 𝑘 2 − 4 𝑟1 𝑥2 + 𝑟2 𝑥1 𝑟1 𝑦2 + 𝑟2 𝑦1
( , )
So, the locus of (ℎ, 𝑘) is 𝑟1 + 𝑟2 𝑟1 + 𝑟2
6 × 5 + 7 × −7 6 × −2 + 7 × 3
2𝑥 = 𝑦 2 − 4 or, 𝑦 2 = 2(𝑥 + 2) ≡( , )
Clearly, it represents a parabola having vertex at 6+7 6+7
19 9
(−2,0) ≡ (− , )
13 13
102 (a) 103 (b)
8 The equation of the ellipse is
2 2
4 Let the coordinates of 𝑃 and 𝑄 be (𝑎𝑡12 , 2 𝑎𝑡1 ) and
(𝑥−3) (𝑦+2)
4(𝑥 − 3)2 + 9(𝑦 + 2)2 = 144 or, + = (𝑎𝑡22 , 2 𝑎𝑡2 ) respectively. Then, 𝑦1 = 2 𝑎𝑡1 and
36 16
1 𝑦2 = 2 𝑎𝑡2 .
Let 𝑒 be its eccentricity. Then, The coordinates of the point of intersection of the
tangents at 𝑃 and 𝑄 are (𝑎𝑡1 𝑡2 , 𝑎 (𝑡1 + 𝑡2 ))
16 √5
√
𝑒 = 1− = ∴ 𝑦3 = 𝑎(𝑡1 + 𝑡2 )
36 3 𝑦1 + 𝑦2
So, equations of the directrices are ⇒ 𝑦3 = ⇒ 𝑦1 , 𝑦3 , 𝑦2 are in A. P.
2
6×3 18 103 (a)
𝑥−3=± =± or, 5𝑥 − 15 ± 18√5 = 0
√5 √5 5 Equation of circle is 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 2𝑥 + 4𝑦 − 4 = 0
102 (b) ∴ Centre is (1, −2)
9 2 2
We have, 𝑎 = 25, 𝑏 = 16 As we know the equation of diameter is passing
through centre
𝑏2 16 3
∴ 𝑒 = √1 − 2 = √1 − = Now, taking option (a)
𝑎 25 5
𝑖𝑒, 𝑥 − 𝑦 − 3 = 0
So, the coordinates of foci 𝑆 and 𝑆′ are (3,0) and ⇒1+2−3=0 ⇒0=0
(−3,0) respectively. ∴ It is a required equation of diameter
Let 𝑃(5 cos 𝜃, 4 sin 𝜃) be a variable point on the 103 (a)
ellipse. Then, 6 Given that, 5𝑥 − 12𝑦 + 10 = 0 …(i)
𝐴 = Area of ∆ 𝑃𝑆𝑆 ′ = 12 sin 𝜃 And −5𝑥 + 12𝑦 + 16 = 0 …(ii)
Clearly, maximum value of 𝐴 is 12 sq. units 5
Slope of Eq. (i), = 12
103 (b)
5
0 Given curve is 𝑦 2 = 16𝑥 Let any point be Slope of Eq. (ii)= 12
(ℎ, 𝑘) But 2ℎ = 𝑘, then 𝑘 2 = 16ℎ Thus, Eqs. (i) and (ii) are parallel
Therefore, distance between parallel lines =
⇒ 4ℎ2 = 16ℎ diameter of the circle
|10+16|
⇒ = 2 × radius of the circle
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⇒ 2 radius of circle = 13 and 𝑔2 + 𝑓 2 = 𝑐
⇒ Radius of circle=1 ∴ Radius of circle = √g 2 + 𝑓 2 − 𝑐
103 (d) ⇒ Radius = 0 (∵ g 2 + 𝑓 2 = 𝑐)
7 Let 𝑃 be image of the origin in the line 𝑥 + 𝑦 = 1 Thus given equation represents a circles of radius
Since, 𝑂𝐴 = 𝑂𝐵, therefore 𝒬 is the mid point of 0
𝐴𝐵 104 (a)
1 1 3 By definition of parabola 𝑃𝑀2 = 𝑃𝑆 2
∴ Coordinates of 𝒬 are (2 , 2)
2
3𝑥 − 4𝑦 + 1
[ ] = (𝑥 − 5)2 + (𝑦 − 3)2
2
√3 + (−4)2

Let the coordinates of 𝑃 be (𝑥1 , 𝑦1 )

Since, 𝒬 is the mid point of 𝑂𝑃 ⇒ 9𝑥 2 + 16𝑦 2 + 12 − 24𝑥𝑦 − 8𝑦 + 6𝑥
0 + 𝑥1 1 0 + 𝑦1 1 = 25(𝑥 2 + 25 − 10𝑥 + 𝑦 2 + 9 − 6𝑦)
∴ = and = ⇒ 𝑥1 = 1, 𝑦1 = 1 ⇒ 16𝑥 2 + 9𝑦 2 − 256𝑥 − 142𝑦 + 24𝑥𝑦 + 849 = 0
2 2 2 2
∴ The coordinates of 𝑃 are (1, 1) ⇒ (4𝑥 + 3𝑦)2 − 256𝑥 − 142𝑦 + 849 = 0
103 (d) 104 (c)
8 Given equation of ellipse can be rewritten as 4 The radial axis of the Two given circles is
3
(𝑥 − 3)2 𝑦 2 2𝑥 (𝑔 − ) + 2𝑦(𝑓 − 2) = 0 [∵ 𝑆1 − 𝑆2 = 0]
+ =0 4
16 25 3
⇒ 𝑥 (𝑔 − ) + 𝑦(𝑓 − 2) = 0
4
The major axis of ellipse is a line parallel to 𝑦-axis It touches the circle
therefore eccentricity of ellipse is given by 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 2𝑥 + 2𝑦 + 1 = 0
3
16 3 − (𝑔 − ) − (𝑓 − 2)
4
𝑒 = √1 − = ∴ || || = 1
25 5 3 2
√(𝑔 − ) + (𝑓 − 2)2
4
2
103 (c) 3 3
⇒ (g − ) + (𝑓 − 2)2 + 2 (g − ) (𝑓 − 2)
9 Let 𝑘 = 64 4 4
2
3
∴ 𝑦 = 𝑥 2 − 2 × 8𝑥 + 64 = (g − ) + (𝑓 − 2)2
4
3
⇒ 𝑦 = (𝑥 − 8)2 ⇒ (g − ) (𝑓 − 2) = 0
4
3
⇒ It has vertex on 𝑥 −axis ⇒ g = or 𝑓 = 2
4
104 (a) 104 (c)
0 Given equation can be rewritten as 5 The equation of normal at point 𝑃(𝑎 cos θ , 𝑏 sin θ)
is
9[(𝑥 + 4)2 − 16] − 16[(𝑦 + 1)2 − 1] − 16 = 0 𝑎𝑥 sec θ − 𝑏𝑦 coeseθ = 𝑎2 − 𝑏 2
The point of intersection with coordinate axes are
(𝑥 + 4)2 (𝑦 + 1)2 𝑎 2 −𝑏2 𝑎 2 −𝑏2
⇒ − =1 𝑅( cos θ , 0) and (0, 𝑎 sin θ)
16 9 𝑎
2
𝑎 2 −𝑏2
2𝑏2 2×9 9 Now, 𝑅𝑃2 = [𝑎 cos θ − ( ) cos θ] + 𝑏 2 sin2 θ
Length of latusrectum = 𝑎
= 4
= 2
𝑎
𝑏2 2
= (𝑏 cos2 θ + 𝑎2 sin2 θ)
104 (d) 𝑎2
𝑎2
2 Given that, 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 2𝑔𝑥 + 2𝑓𝑦 + 𝑐 = 0 And 𝑅𝑆 2 = 𝑏2 (𝑏 2 cos 2 θ + 𝑎2 sin2 θ)

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 ∴ 𝑅𝑃2 : 𝑅𝑆 2 = 𝑏 4 : 𝑎4 𝑖𝑒, 𝑎 = 𝑏
⇒ 𝑅𝑃: 𝑃𝑆 = 𝑏 2 : 𝑎2
104 (b) 𝑥2 𝑦2
∴ − =1
6 Let mid point of chord of the hyperbola 𝑎2 𝑎2

𝑥2 𝑦2 𝑎2
− = 1 is Hence , 𝑒 = √1 + 𝑎2 = √1 + 1 = √2
6 4

(𝑥1 , 𝑦1 ). Therefore equation of chord is 105 (b)

1 2𝑎
Given, 2𝑎𝑒 = 8 and 𝑒 = 6 ⇒ 2𝑎 = 6𝑒
𝑇 = 𝑆1
𝑥𝑥1 𝑦𝑦1 8 2
⇒ − −1 ∴ 𝑒2 = ⇒ 𝑒=
6 4 6 √3

𝑥12 𝑦12 4
= − −1 ⇒ 𝑎 = 8 ⇒ 𝑎 = 2√3
6 4 √3
𝑥1 𝑦1 4
⇒ 𝑥− 𝑦 and 𝑏 2 = 𝑎2 (𝑒 2 − 1) = 12 ( − 1) = 4
6 4 3

𝑥12 𝑦12 2𝑏 2 2 × 4 4
= − ∴ Length of latusrectum = = =
6 4 𝑎 2√3 √3

Comparing it with 4𝑥 − 3𝑦 = 5, we get 105 (b)

2 Given hyperbola can be rewritten as
𝑥1 = 2, 𝑦1 = 1
(𝑥 + 2)2 (𝑦 − 1)2
104 (c) − =1
4 5
7 Let 𝑃(𝑎𝑡 2 , 2𝑎𝑡) be a point on the parabola 𝑦 2 =
4𝑎𝑥 having 𝑆(𝑎, 0) as focus. The equation of the
4+5 9 3
circle described on 𝑃𝑄 as diameter is (𝑥 − ∴ 𝑒= √ =√ =
4 4 2
𝑎𝑡 2 )(𝑥 − 𝑎) + (𝑦 − 2𝑎𝑡)(𝑦 − 0) = 0
Clearly, it touches 𝑦-axis i.e. 𝑥 = 0 as (𝑦 − 105 (b)
2𝑎𝑡)𝑦 + 𝑎2 𝑡 2 = 0 has equal roots 3 Let 𝑆1 ≡ 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 9
104 (c)
8 We have, 𝑃𝐴. 𝑃𝐵 = (√𝑆1 )
2

Distance of the point from 𝑦-axis =

3(Distance of 𝑃 from (4,0)) = (√(3)2 + (11)2 − 9)2 = 121
Distance of 𝑃 from (4,0) 1
⇒ =
Distance of 𝑃 from 𝑦 − axis 3 105 (b)
⇒ Locus of 𝑃 is an ellipse with eccentricity 𝑒 = 5 ∵ 𝑥𝑦 = 4 …(i)
1/3 and 𝑥𝑦 = 9 …(ii)
104 (b) Eqs.(i) and (ii) are the equations of rectangular
9 The centers and radii of given circles are hyperbolas.
𝐶1 (4, −1), 𝐶2 (1, 8) ∴ 𝑒1 = √2 and 𝑒2 = √2,
and 𝑟1 = √16 + 1 + 0 = √17 then 𝑒1 − 𝑒2 = 0
𝑟2 = √1 + 64 − 25 = √40 105 (b)
Now, 𝐶1 𝐶2 = √(1 − 4)2 + (8 + 1)2 = √90 6 𝑥2
Let equation of tangent to hyperbola − = 1
𝑦2
𝑎2 𝑏2
and 𝑟1 + 𝑟2 = √17 + √40 is
∴ 𝐶1 𝐶2 < 𝑟1 + 𝑟2 𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 + √𝑎2 𝑚2 − 𝑏 2
Hence, the number of common tangents are2
𝑖𝑒, 𝑚𝑥 − 𝑦 + √𝑎2 𝑚2 − 𝑏 2 = 0
105 (b)
∴ Required product
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 𝑚𝑎𝑒 + √𝑎2 𝑚2 − 𝑏 2 −𝑚𝑎𝑒 + √𝑎2 𝑚2 − 𝑏 2 𝑖𝑒, 𝑥 2 + (2𝑥 + 5)2 + 16𝑥 + 12(2𝑥 + 5) + 𝑐 = 0
=| || |
√𝑚2 + 1 √𝑚2 + 1 or 5𝑥 2 + 60𝑥 + 85 + 𝑐 = 0
𝑎2 𝑚2 − 𝑏 2 − 𝑚2 𝑎2 𝑒 2
=| |
𝑚2 + 1 Must have equal roots
𝑚2 𝑎2 (1−𝑒 2 )−𝑏2
=| 𝑚2 +1
| ⇒ α = β for above equation 𝑖𝑒,
2 2 2
−𝑚 𝑏 − 𝑏
=| | [∵ 𝑏 2 = 𝑎2 (𝑒 2 − 1)] 60
𝑚2 + 1 ⇒ α+β=−
5
= 𝑏2
105 (a) or α = −6 (as α = β)
7 Let the point be (2, 𝑦1 ), then
22 + 𝑦12 = 13 ∴ 𝑥 = −6
⇒ 𝑦1 = ±3
and 𝑦 = 2𝑥 + 5 = −7
Hence, the required tangents are 2𝑥 ± 3𝑦 = 13
105 (c) ⇒ Point of contact is (−6, −7)
8 Let the equation of tangent parallel to 𝑥 + 2𝑦 +
3 = 0 be 𝑥 + 2𝑦 + 𝜆 = 0 106 (b)
Condition for tangency 1 Let the equations of the required tangent be 𝑥 +
𝜆 2 1 𝑦 = 𝑎, then length of the perpendicular from
(− ) = 4 (1 + ) [∵ 𝑐 2 = 𝑎2 (1 + 𝑚2 )] centre=radius
2 4
2 −2 + 2 − 𝑎
⇒ 𝜆 = 20 ⇒ 𝜆 = ±2√5 ∴ | | = 2 ⇒ 𝑎 = 2√2
∴Required equation of tangent is √𝑎
Hence, the equation of tangent is
𝑥 + 2𝑦 = ±2√5
𝑥 + 𝑦 = 2√2
105 (c)
106 (d)
9 The given equation of circle is
2 Given equation of circle is
𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 6𝑥 + 4𝑦 − 12 = 0
𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 2𝑥 − 4𝑦 − 20 = 0
The centre and radius of circle are (3, −2) and 5
respectively
∴ Length of perpendicular from (3, −2) to 4𝑥 +
3𝑦 + 𝜆 = 0 is equal to radius 5
12 − 6 + 𝜆
∴ | |=5
√16 + 9
⇒ 6 + 𝜆 = ±25 ∴ centre is (1, 2) and
⇒ 𝜆 = 19, −31 Radius, 𝑟 = √12 + 22 + 20 = 5
Then, equations of tangents are 4𝑥 + 3𝑦 + 19 = 0
Now, 𝑃𝐶 = √(16 − 1)2 + (7 − 2)2 = √250
and 4𝑥 + 3𝑦 − 31 = 0
In ∆𝑃𝐶𝒬,
106 (d)
0 The tangent at (1, 7) to the parabola 𝑥 2 = 𝑦 − 6 is 𝑃𝒬 = √𝑃𝐶 2 − 𝒬𝐶 2
2
1 = √(√250) − (5)2 = 15
𝑥(1) = (𝑦 + 7) − 6
2 ∴ area of quadrilateral 𝑃𝒬𝐶𝑅
= 2 area of ∆𝑃𝐶𝒬
[replacing 𝑥 2 → 𝑥𝑥1 and 2𝑦 → 𝑦 + 𝑦1 ]
2.1
= 𝑃𝒬. 𝒬𝐶
⇒ 2𝑥 = 𝑦 + 7 − 12 2
= 1.15.5 = 75 sq unit
⇒ 𝑦 = 2𝑥 + 5 …(i) 106 (b)
3 (𝑥+1)2 (𝑦−2)2
Any point on hyperbola 16 − 4 = 1 is of
Which is also tangent to the circle
the form (4 sec θ − 1,2 tan θ + 2).
2 2
𝑥 + 𝑦 + 16𝑥 + 12𝑦 + 𝑐 = 0 106 (b)
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 𝑥−2 𝑦+1 106 (d)
cos θ = and sin θ =
3 3 9 Since, both the points lie on the circle. At (5, 12),
Since, cos 2 θ + sin2 θ = 1 equation of tangent is
𝑥−2 2 𝑦+1 2 5𝑥 + 12𝑦 = 169 …(i)
⇒ ( ) +( ) =1
3 3 At (12, −5), equation of tangent is
⇒ (𝑥 − 2)2 + (𝑦 + 1)2 = 32 12𝑥 − 5𝑦 = 169 …(ii)
∴ Centre of circle is (2, −1) It is clear that Eqs. (i) and (ii) are perpendicular
106 (a) to each other.
5 Given that, 𝑥𝑦 = ℎ𝑥 + 𝑘𝑦 Hence, angle between them is 90°
⇒ (𝑥 − 𝑘)(𝑦 − ℎ) = ℎ𝑘 107 (c)
On shifting origin to (𝑘, ℎ) the above equation 0 If the point (𝜆, 𝜆 + 1) lies in the interior of the
reduces to region bounded by 𝑦 = √25 − 𝑥 2 and 𝑥-axis, then
𝑋𝑌 = ℎ𝑘 = 𝑐 2 (say) 𝜆 + 1 > 0 and the point (𝜆, 𝜆 + 1) must be an
Where, 𝑥 = 𝑋 + 𝑘 and 𝑦 = 𝑌 + ℎ interior point of the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 25
Then, the equation of the asymptotes are 𝑋 = 0 ∴ 𝜆 + (𝜆 + 1)2 < 25
and 𝑌 = 0 𝑖𝑒, 𝑥 = 𝑘, 𝑦 = ℎ ⇒ 2 𝜆2 + 2 𝜆 + 1 < 25
106 (c) ⇒ 𝜆2 + 𝜆 − 12 < 0 ⇒ (𝜆 + 4)(𝜆 − 3) < 0 ⇒ −4
6 Given equation is <𝜆<3
𝜆𝑥 2 + (2𝜆 − 3)𝑦 2 − 4𝑥 − 1 = 0 Also, 𝜆 + 1 > 0 i. e. 𝜆 > −1
Here, 𝑎 = 𝜆, 𝑏 = (2𝜆 − 3) ∴ −1 < 𝜆 < 3 i. e. 𝜆 ∈ (−1,3)
It represents a circle, if 𝑎 = 𝑏
⇒ 𝜆 = 2𝜆 − 3
⇒ 𝜆=3
Also, ℎ = 0
Then, equation becomes
3𝑥 2 + 3𝑦 2 − 4𝑥 − 1 = 0
4 1
⇒ 𝑥2 + 𝑦2 − 𝑥 − = 0
3 3
2 1
Here, 𝑔 = − , 𝑐 = − , 𝑓 = 0
3 3

√(− 2)
2 1 4 1 107 (d)
∴ Radius= + 0 − (− ) = √ +
3 3 9 3 1 Any point on parabola 𝑦 2 = 8𝑥 is (2𝑡 2 , 4𝑡). The
√7 equation of tangent at that point is
=
3 𝑦𝑡 = 𝑥 + 2𝑡 2 …(i)
106 (d) Given that, 𝑥𝑦 = −1 …(ii)
7 Since, 𝑦-axis is major axis On solving Eqs.(i) and (ii), we get
⇒ 𝑓(4𝑎) < 𝑓(𝑎2 − 5) 𝑦(𝑦𝑡 − 2𝑡 2 ) = −1
⇒ 4𝑎 > 𝑎2 − 5 (∵ 𝑓 is decreasing) ⇒ 𝑡𝑦 2 − 2𝑡 2 𝑦 + 1 = 0
⇒ 𝑎2 − 4𝑎 − 5 < 0 ∵ It is common tangent. It means they are
⇒ 𝑎 ∈ (−1, 5) intersect only at one point and the value of
106 (a) discriminant is equal to zero.
8 The centres and radii of two circles are 𝑖𝑒, 4𝑡 4 − 4𝑡 = 0
𝐶1 (1, 3), 𝐶2 (4, −1) ⇒ 𝑡 = 0,1
and 𝑟1 = 𝑟, 𝑟2 = √16 + 1 − 8 = 3 ∴ The common tangent is 𝑦 = 𝑥 + 2, (when 𝑡 = 0,
two circles intersect in two distinct points, then it is 𝑥 = 0 which can touch 𝑥𝑦 = −1 at infinity
𝑟1 − 𝑟2 < 𝐶1 𝐶2 < 𝑟1 + 𝑟2 only)
⇒ 𝑟 − 3 < √(4 − 1)2 + (−1 − 3)2 < 𝑟 + 3 107 (a)
⇒ 𝑟−3<5<𝑟+3 2 Given points lie on a circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 𝑎2 and in
⇒ 𝑟 < 8 and 2 < 𝑟 case of an equilateral triangle centroid is same as
⇒ 2<𝑟<8 circumcentre. Circumcentre of given triangle is at
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 𝑎 cos 𝜃1 +𝑎 cos 𝜃2 +𝑎 cos 𝜃3
= 0, 107 (b)
3
𝑎 sin 𝜃1 +𝑎 sin 𝜃2 +𝑎 sin 𝜃3 8 Let 𝑆 = 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 4𝑥 − 2𝑦 − 20,
and = 0
3 𝑆1 = 102 + 72 − 4 × 10 − 2 × 7 − 20 > 0
∑ cos θ1 = 0, ∑ sin θ1 = 0
107 (b)
3 We have, equation of circle is
𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 8𝑥 + 4𝑦 + 4 = 0 So, 𝑃 lies outside the circle
On comparing with standard equation of circle
Now, 𝑃𝐶 = √(10 − 2)2 + (7 − 1)2 = 10
𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 2g𝑥 + 2𝑓𝑦 + 𝑐 = 0, we get
Radius 𝐵𝐶 = √4 + 1 + 20 = 5
g = −4, 𝑓 = 2 and 𝑐 = 4
∴ Greatest distance, 𝑃𝐵 = 𝑃𝐶 + 𝐶𝐵 = 10 + 5
∴ Coordinates of the centre = (−g, −𝑓)
= 15
= (4, −2)
107 (c)
∴ Radius of the circle = √g 2 + 𝑓 2 − 𝑐
9 We have,
= √(4)2 + (−2)2 − 4 𝑔1 = −1, 𝑓1 = −1, 𝑐1 = −7
= √16 + 4 − 4 = 4 and, 𝑔2 = −4/3, 𝑓2 = 29/6, 𝑐2 = 0
Here, radius of circle is equal to 𝑥-coordinate of Clearly, 2(𝑔1 𝑔2 + 𝑓1 𝑓2 ) = 𝑐1 + 𝑐2
the centre Hence, the two circles intersect orthogonally
∴ Circle touches 𝑦-axis 108 (d)
107 (a) 0 Equation of the common chord of the given circles
4 We know that maximum four normals can be is
drawn from a point to the ellipse 2𝑥−2𝑦 =0⇒𝑥−𝑦 =0 [Using : 𝑆1 − 𝑆2 =
0]
107 (d) The equation of any circle passing through the
5 Directrix of parabola is 𝑦 = 2 intersection of the given circles
⇒ 𝑎 = −2 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 2 𝑥 + 𝜆(2 𝑥 − 2 𝑦) = 0 [Using : 𝑆1 +
𝜆(𝑆1 − 𝑆2 ) = 0]
∴ Required equation of parabola is ⇒ 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 2 𝑥(1 + 𝜆) − 2 𝜆 𝑦 = 0 …(i)
Centre circle (i) is (−𝜆 − 1, 𝜆)
𝑥 2 = −4.2. 𝑦 ⇒ 𝑥 2 = −8𝑦 If 𝑥 − 𝑦 = 0 is a diameter of circle (i), then centre
107 (c) of (i) lies on 𝑥 − 𝑦 = 0
6 The required equation is ∴ −𝜆 − 1 − 𝜆 = 0 ⇒ 𝜆 = −1/2
𝑥−2𝑦−9=1+4−9⇒𝑥−2𝑦−5 Putting 𝜆 = −1/2 in equation (i), we obtain
= 0 [Using 𝑆 ′ = 𝑇] 𝑥2 + 𝑦2 + 𝑥 + 𝑦 = 0
107 (a) 108 (a)
7 Let (𝑡, 𝑡) be the coordinates of the centre of the 1 𝑥2
Let the equation of hyperbola be − = 1
𝑦2
𝑎 𝑏2
circle. Then, its equation is
2 Let (𝑥1, 𝑦1 )be any point on the hyperbola.
(𝑥 − 𝑡)2 + (𝑦 − 𝑡)2 = (2√2) … (i)
In touches the line 𝑥 + 𝑦 = 4. Therefore, 𝑥12 𝑦12
𝑡+𝑡−4 − = 1 ⇒ 𝑏 2 𝑥12 − 𝑎2 𝑦12 = 𝑎2 𝑏 2 … (i)
| | = 2√2 ⇒ |𝑡 − 2| = 2 ⇒ 𝑡 − 2 = ±2 𝑎12 𝑏 2
√2
⇒ 𝑡 = 0,4 The asymptotes of given hyperbola are
So, the coordinates of the centre are (0,0) and
(4,4) 𝑋2 𝑦2
– =0
Clearly, (4,4) satisfies the inequation 𝑥 + 𝑦 > 4 𝑎2 𝑏 2
Hence, the equation of the circle is ∴ Product of perpendicular form (𝑥1 , 𝑦1 ) to pair of
2
(𝑥 − 4)2 + (𝑦 − 4)2 = (2√2) 𝑥2 𝑦2
lines 𝑎2 − 𝑏2 = 0 is
⇒ 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 8𝑥 − 8𝑦 + 24 = 0

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 |𝐴𝑥12 + 2𝐻𝑥1 𝑦1 + 𝐵𝑦12 | 𝑏 2 𝑥12 − 𝑎2 𝑦12 𝑎2 𝑏 2 2(1) 2
= = =
√(𝐴 − 𝐵)2 + 4𝐻 2 √(𝑏 2 + 𝑎2 )2 𝑎2 + 𝑏 2 2 + 1 3
108 (b)
𝑎2 𝑏 2 7 Given, 𝑥 2 − 𝑦 2 =
25
= [from Eq. (i)] 3
𝑎2 + 𝑏 2

108 (c) 𝑏2
∴ 𝑒1 = √1 + 2 = √1 + 1 = √2
2 Director circle is set of points from where drawn 𝑎
2 2
tangents are perpendicular, in this case 𝑥 + 𝑦 =
𝑎2 − 𝑏 2 (equation of director circle) 𝑖𝑒, 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = The equation of conjugate hyperbola is
−9 is not a real circle, so there is no point from
25
where tangents are perpendicular. −𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 =
3
108 (b)
4 The equation of the ellipse is
𝑏2
3(𝑥 2 + 2𝑥) + 4(𝑦 2 − 2𝑦) = 5 ∴ 𝑒2 = √1 + 2 = √1 + 1 = √2
𝑎
⇒ 3(𝑥 + 1)2 + 4(𝑦 − 1)2 = 12
(𝑥 + 1)2 (𝑦 − 1)2 2 2
⇒ + =1 ∴ 𝑒12 + 𝑒22 = (√2) + (√2) = 4
4 3
∴ 𝑎2 = 4 and 𝑏 2 = 3
108 (c)
Clearly, 𝑎 > 𝑏
8 For the given line to touch the given parabola, the
So, the eccentricity 𝑒 is given by
roots of the equation 𝑘 − 𝑥 = 𝑥 − 𝑥 2 i.e. of 𝑥 2 −
𝑏2 3 1 2𝑥 + 𝑘 = 0 must be equal
𝑒 = √1 − 2 = √1 − =
𝑎 4 2 ∴ 4 − 4𝑘 = 0 ⇒ 𝑘 = 1
108 (c) 108 (c)
5 The equation of any normal to the ellipse is 9 Equation of asymptotes are
𝑎𝑥 sec 𝜃 − 𝑏𝑦 cosec 𝜃 = 𝑎2 − 𝑏 2 … (i) 𝑥 + 2𝑦 = 3 …(i)
Let 𝑃(ℎ, 𝑘) be the pole of this normal chord of the and 𝑥 − 𝑦 = 0
ellipse. Then, the equation of the polar is On solving Eqs.(i) and (ii), we get
ℎ𝑥 𝑘𝑦 𝑥 = 1, 𝑦 = 1
+ = 1 … (ii) ∴ Centre of hyperbola is (1,1) because asymptotes
𝑎2 𝑏 2
Clearly, (i) and (ii) represent the same line passes through the centre of the hyperbola.
ℎ 𝑘 1 109 (c)
∴ 3 = = 2
3
𝑎 sec 𝜃 −𝑏 cosec 𝜃 𝑎 − 𝑏 2 0 Centre is (7, −1) and radius is 5
𝑎3 𝑏3 Let 𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 be the tangent on the circle
⇒ cos 𝜃 = 2 2
and sin 𝜃 = − 2 2
ℎ(𝑎 − 𝑏 ) 𝑘(𝑎 − 𝑏 ) ∴ length of perpendicular from centre is equal to
6 6
𝑎 𝑏 the radius of circle
⇒ cos2 𝜃 + sin2 𝜃 = 2 2 2
+ 2 2 2 2 7𝑚 + 1
ℎ (𝑎 − 𝑏 ) 𝑘 (𝑎 − 𝑏 )
6 6
⇒ = ±5
𝑎 𝑏 2 2 2 √1 + 𝑚2
⇒ 2 + 2 = (𝑎 − 𝑏 ) ⇒ 49𝑚2 + 1 + 14𝑚 = 25(1 + 𝑚2 )
ℎ 𝑘
6 6
𝑎 𝑏
Hence, the locus of the (ℎ, 𝑘) is 𝑥 2 + 𝑦2 = (𝑎2 − ⇒ 12𝑚2 + 7𝑚 − 12 = 0
⇒ (3𝑚 + 4)(4𝑚 − 3) = 0
𝑏 2 )2 4 3
108 (b) ⇒ 𝑚1 = − and 𝑚2 =
3 4
6 Given equation is 𝑥 2 − 2𝑦 2 − 2 = 0, it can be 4 3
𝑥2 𝑦2 ∴ 𝑚1 𝑚2 = − . = −1
rewritten as 2 − 1 = 1 3 4
Hence, tangents are perpendicular to each other
Here, 𝑎2 = 2, 𝑏 2 = 1 𝑟
𝑥2 𝑦2
Alternate θ = 2 tan−1
√𝑆1
We know that equation of hyperbola is 𝑎2 − 𝑏2 =
5 π
1, then the product of length of perpendicular = 2 tan−1 =
5 2
drawn from any point on the hyperbola to the
asymptotes is
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109 (b) Let ∆ be the area of ∆ 𝐴𝐵𝐶. Then,
1 Given equation of hyperbola can be rewritten as 1 1
∆= 𝐵𝐶 × 𝐴𝐶 = (𝐴𝐵)2 sin 𝜃 cos 𝜃
𝑥(𝑦 − 3) − 3(𝑦 − 3) = 2 ⇒ (𝑥 − 3)(𝑦 − 3) = 2 2 2
Let 𝑥 − 3 = 𝑋 and 𝑦 − 3 = 𝑌 1
= (𝐴𝐵)2 sin 2 𝜃
Equation of hyperbola is of the form 𝑋𝑌 = 2 4
(rectangular hyperbola). In rectangular hyperbola
2𝑏2
𝑎 = 𝑏, so length of latusrectum = 𝑎
= 2𝑎
(distance between vertices)
𝑎2
and 𝑥𝑦 = 𝑐 2 ⇒ 2 = 2
⇒𝑎=2
∴ Length of latusrectum is 2𝑎 = 4
109 (d) Clearly, it is maximum when sin 2 𝜃 is maximum
2 The circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 4 cuts the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − i.e. sin 2 𝜃 = 1. In that case, 𝜃 = 𝜋/4
2𝑥 − 4 = 0 at 𝐴(0,2) and 𝐵(0, −2). 𝐴𝐵
2 2
The circle 𝑥 + 𝑦 − 4𝑥 − 𝑘 = 0 passes through 𝐴 ∴ 𝐵𝐶 = 𝐴𝐶 =
√2
and 𝐵. Therefore, Hence, the triangle is isosceles
0+4−0−𝑘 =0⇒𝑘 =4 109 (c)
109 (d) 5 Since, the centre of circle is (1, 2) and this circle
3 2𝑎
Given, 2𝑎𝑒 = 8 and 𝑒 = 18 passes through (4, 6)
∴ Radius of circle=Distance between (1, 2) and (4,
⇒ 𝑎 = √4 × 9 = 6 6)

2 = √(4 − 1)2 + (6 − 2)2

∴ 𝑒= = √9 + 16 = √25 = 5
3
Hence area of circle= 𝜋𝑟 2
4
Therefore, 𝑏 = 6 √(1 − ) = 2√5 = 𝜋52 = 25𝜋 sq units
9
109 (c)
𝑥2 𝑦2 6 Radius of circle=Perpendicular distance from
Hence, the required equation is + =1 (3, −2) to the line
36 20
4𝑥 + 3𝑦 + 19 = 0
⇒ 5𝑥 2 + 9𝑦 2 = 180 4(3) + 3(−2) + 19
= =5
109 (a) √16 + 9
4 In ∆ 𝐴𝐵𝐶, we have ∴ Required equation of circle is
𝐵𝐶 𝐴𝐶 (𝑥 − 3)2 + (𝑦 + 2)2 = 52
sin 𝜃 = and cos 𝜃 = ⇒ 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 6𝑥 + 4𝑦 − 12 = 0
𝐴𝐵 𝐴𝐵
⇒ 𝐵𝐶 = 𝐴𝐵 sin 𝜃 and 𝐴𝐶 = 𝐴𝐵 cos 𝜃

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