Consider the following statements in respect of the function in the interval :
I. The function attains maximum value.
II. The function attains minimum value.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
NDA · Mathematics · UPSC · 2016–2026
Application of Derivatives — NDA Mathematics PYQs
83 questions from this chapter, asked in 11 NDA exams between 2016–2026.
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Practice questions
What is the length of the longest interval in which the function is decreasing ?
Directions : For the next two (02) items that follow :
Let S and T be the sets where decreases and increases respectively.
What is T equal to ?
Directions : For the next two (02) items that follow :
Let S and T be the sets where decreases and increases respectively.
What is S equal to ?
Consider the following for the two (02) items that follow :
Let be a triangle right-angled at and units.
What is equal to if the area of the triangle is maximum?
Consider the following for the two (02) items that follow :
Let be a triangle right-angled at and units.
What is the maximum area of the triangle?
Consider the following for the two (02) items that follow :
Let the function .
Consider the following statements :
I. is an increasing function.
II. has local maximum at .
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Directions : For the following three (03) items :
Let .
What is the slope of the tangent to the curve at ?
Directions : For the following two (02) items :
Consider the function .
The function has
A wire of length is to be bent into a rectangle. Which of the following statements is/are correct?
I. The rectangle of the largest area is the square.
II. It is possible to form a rectangle of an area of .
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Why practise Application of Derivatives PYQs?
Application of Derivatives has appeared in 11 NDA Mathematics exams we track between 2016–2026. UPSC examiners consistently reuse concepts and question patterns from this topic — practising its previous year questions is the most reliable way to know exactly what to expect in your exam.
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