Ellipse

2019 Q201 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
If tangents are drawn to the ellipse x2 + 2y2 = 2 at all points on the ellipse other than its four vertices then the mid points of the tangents intercepted between the coordinate axes lie on the curve :
A.
${{{x^2}} \over 2} + {{{y^2}} \over 4} = 1$
B.
${1 \over {2{x^2}}} + {1 \over {4{y^2}}} = 1$
C.
${1 \over {4{x^2}}} + {1 \over {2{y^2}}} = 1$
D.
${{{x^2}} \over 4} + {{{y^2}} \over 2} = 1$
2019 Q202 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
Let S = $\left\{ {\left( {x,y} \right) \in {R^2}:{{{y^2}} \over {1 + r}} - {{{x^2}} \over {1 - r}}} \right\};r \ne \pm 1.$ Then S represents :
A.
an ellipse whose eccentricity is ${1 \over {\sqrt {r + 1} }},$ where r > 1
B.
an ellipse whose eccentricity is ${2 \over {\sqrt {r + 1} }},$ where 0 < r < 1
C.
an ellipse whose eccentricity is ${2 \over {\sqrt {r - 1} }},$ where 0 < r < 1
D.
an ellipse whose eccentricity is $\sqrt {{2 \over {r + 1}}}$, where r > 1
2019 Q203 JEE Advanced MSQ
14 Mar 2026
Define the collections {E1, E2, E3, ...} of ellipses and {R1, R2, R3.....} of rectangles as follows :

${E_1}:{{{x^2}} \over 9} + {{{y^2}} \over 4} = 1$

R1 : rectangle of largest area, with sides parallel to the axes, inscribed in E1;

En : ellipse ${{{x^2}} \over {a_n^2}} + {{{y^2}} \over {b_n^2}} = 1$ of the largest area inscribed in ${R_{n - 1}},n > 1$;

Rn : rectangle of largest area, with sides parallel to the axes, inscribed in En, n > 1.

Then which of the following options is/are correct?
A.
The eccentricities of E18 and E19 are not equal.
B.
The distance of a focus from the centre in E9 is ${{\sqrt 5 } \over {32}}$.
C.
$\sum\limits_{n = 1}^N {(area\,of\,{R_n})} $ < 24, for each positive integer N.
D.
The length of latusrectum of E9 is ${1 \over 6}$
2018 Q204 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
If the length of the latus rectum of an ellipse is 4 units and the distance between a focus an its nearest vertex on the major axis is ${3 \over 2}$ units, then its eccentricity is :
A.
${1 \over 2}$
B.
${1 \over 3}$
C.
${2 \over 3}$
D.
${1 \over 9}$
2018 Q205 JEE Advanced MSQ
14 Mar 2026
Consider two straight lines, each of which is tangent to both the circle x2 + y2 = (1/2) and the parabola y2 = 4x. Let these lines intersect at the point Q. Consider the ellipse whose centre is at the origin O(0, 0) and whose semi-major axis is OQ. If the length of the minor axis of this ellipse is $\sqrt 2 $, then which of the following statement(s) is (are) TRUE?
A.
For the ellipse, the eccentricity is 1$\sqrt 2 $ and the length of the latus rectum is 1
B.
For the ellipse, the eccentricity is 1/2 and the length of the latus rectum is 1/2
C.
The area of the region bounded by the ellipse between the lines $x = {1 \over {\sqrt 2 }}$ and x = 1 is ${1 \over {4\sqrt 2 }}(\pi - 2)$
D.
The area of the region bounded by the ellipse between the lines $x = {1 \over {\sqrt 2 }}$ and x = 1 is ${1 \over {16}}(\pi - 2)$
2018 Q206 JEE Advanced MCQ
14 Mar 2026
Let S be the circle in the XY-plane defined the equation x2 + y2 = 4.

Let P be a point on the circle S with both coordinates being positive. Let the tangent to S at P intersect the coordinate axes at the points M and N. Then, the mid-point of the line segment MN must lie on the curve
A.
(x + y)2 = 3xy
B.
x2/3 + y2/3 = 24/3
C.
x2 + y2 = 2xy
D.
x2 + y2 = x2y2
2017 Q207 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
The eccentricity of an ellipse having centre at the origin, axes along the co-ordinate axes and passing through the points (4, −1) and (−2, 2) is :
A.
${1 \over 2}$
B.
${2 \over {\sqrt 5 }}$
C.
${{\sqrt 3 } \over 2}$
D.
${{\sqrt 3 } \over 4}$
2017 Q208 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
Consider an ellipse, whose center is at the origin and its major axis is along the x-axis. If its eccentricity is ${3 \over 5}$ and the distance between its foci is 6, then the area (in sq. units) of the quadrilatateral inscribed in the ellipse, with the vertices as the vertices of the ellipse, is :
A.
8
B.
32
C.
80
D.
40
2017 Q209 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
The eccentricity of an ellipse whose centre is at the origin is ${1 \over 2}$. If one of its directrices is x = – 4, then the equation of the normal to it at $\left( {1,{3 \over 2}} \right)$ is :
A.
2y – x = 2
B.
4x – 2y = 1
C.
4x + 2y = 7
D.
x + 2y = 4
2017 Q210 JEE Advanced Numerical
14 Mar 2026
For how many values of p, the circle x2 + y2 + 2x + 4y $-$ p = 0 and the coordinate axes have exactly three common points?
2016 Q211 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
If the tangent at a point on the ellipse ${{{x^2}} \over {27}} + {{{y^2}} \over 3} = 1$ meets the coordinate axes at A and B, and O is the origin, then the minimum area (in sq. units) of the triangle OAB is :
A.
${9 \over 2}$
B.
$3\sqrt 3 $
C.
$9\sqrt 3 $
D.
9
2016 Q212 JEE Advanced MCQ
14 Mar 2026
Let ${F_1}\left( {{x_1},0} \right)$ and ${F_2}\left( {{x_2},0} \right)$ for ${{x_1} < 0}$ and ${{x_2} > 0}$, be the foci of the ellipse ${{{x^2}} \over 9} + {{{y^2}} \over 8} = 1$. Suppose a parabola having vertex at the origin and focus at ${F_2}$ intersects the ellipse at point $M$ in the first quadrant and at point $N$ in the fourth quadrant.

The orthocentre of the triangle ${F_1}MN$ is

A.
$\left( { - {9 \over {10}},0} \right)$
B.
$\left( { {2 \over {3}},0} \right)$
C.
$\left( { {9 \over {10}},0} \right)$
D.
$\left( {{2 \over 3},\sqrt 6 } \right)$
2016 Q213 JEE Advanced MCQ
14 Mar 2026
Let ${F_1}\left( {{x_1},0} \right)$ and ${F_2}\left( {{x_2},0} \right)$ for ${{x_1} < 0}$ and ${{x_2} > 0}$, be the foci of the ellipse ${{{x^2}} \over 9} + {{{y^2}} \over 8} = 1$. Suppose a parabola having vertex at the origin and focus at ${F_2}$ intersects the ellipse at point $M$ in the first quadrant and at point $N$ in the fourth quadrant.

If the tangents to the ellipse at $M$ and $N$ meet at $R$ and the normal to the parabola at $M$ meets the $x$-axis at $Q$, then the ratio of area of the triangle $MQR$ to area of the quadrilateral $M{F_1}N{F_2}$is

A.
$3:4$
B.
$4:5$
C.
$5:8$
D.
$2:3$
2015 Q214 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
The area (in sq. units) of the quadrilateral formed by the tangents at the end points of the latera recta to the ellipse ${{{x^2}} \over 9} + {{{y^2}} \over 5} = 1$, is :
A.
${{27 \over 2}}$
B.
$27$
C.
${{27 \over 4}}$
D.
$18$
2015 Q215 JEE Advanced MSQ
14 Mar 2026
Let ${E_1}$ and ${E_2}$ be two ellipses whose centres are at the origin. The major axes of ${E_1}$ and ${E_2}$ lie along the $x$-axis and the $y$-axis, respectively. Let $S$ be the circle ${x^2} + {\left( {y - 1} \right)^2} = 2$. The straight line $x+y=3$ touches the curves $S$, ${E_1}$ and ${E_2}$ at $P, Q$ and $R$ respectively. Suppose that $PQ = PR = {{2\sqrt 2 } \over 3}$. If ${e_1}$ and ${e_2}$ are the eccentricities of ${E_1}$ and ${E_2}$, respectively, then the correct expression(s) is (are)
A.
$\mathop e\nolimits_1^2 + \mathop e\nolimits_2^2 = {{43} \over {40}}$
B.
${e_1}{e_2} = {{\sqrt 7 } \over {2\sqrt {10} }}$
C.
$\left| {\mathop e\nolimits_1^2 + \mathop e\nolimits_2^2 } \right| = {5 \over 8}$
D.
${e_1}{e_2} = {{\sqrt 3 } \over 4}$
2014 Q216 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
The locus of the foot of perpendicular drawn from the centre of the ellipse ${x^2} + 3{y^2} = 6$ on any tangent to it is :
A.
$\left( {{x^2} + {y^2}} \right) ^2 = 6{x^2} + 2{y^2}$
B.
$\left( {{x^2} + {y^2}} \right) ^2 = 6{x^2} - 2{y^2}$
C.
$\left( {{x^2} - {y^2}} \right) ^2 = 6{x^2} + 2{y^2}$
D.
$\left( {{x^2} - {y^2}} \right) ^2 = 6{x^2} - 2{y^2}$
2014 Q217 JEE Advanced MCQ
14 Mar 2026
The common tangents to the circle ${x^2} + {y^2} = 2$ and the parabola ${y^2} = 8x$ touch the circle at the points $P, Q$ and the parabola at the points $R$, $S$. Then the area of the quadrilateral $PQRS$ is
A.
$3$
B.
$6$
C.
$9$
D.
$15$
2013 Q218 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
The equation of the circle passing through the foci of the ellipse ${{{x^2}} \over {16}} + {{{y^2}} \over 9} = 1$, and having centre at $(0,3)$ is :
A.
${x^2} + {y^2} - 6y - 7 = 0$
B.
${x^2} + {y^2} - 6y + 7 = 0$
C.
${x^2} + {y^2} - 6y - 5 = 0$
D.
${x^2} + {y^2} - 6y + 5 = 0$
2013 Q219 JEE Advanced Numerical
14 Mar 2026
A vertical line passing through the point $(h,0)$ intersects the ellipse ${{{x^2}} \over 4} + {{{y^2}} \over 3} = 1$ at the points $P$ and $Q$. Let the tangents to the ellipse at $P$ and $Q$ meet at the point $R$. If $\Delta \left( h \right)$$=$ area of the triangle $PQR$, ${{\Delta _1}}$ $ = \mathop {\max }\limits_{1/2 \le h \le 1} \Delta \left( h \right)$ and ${{\Delta _2}}$ $ = \mathop {\min }\limits_{1/2 \le h \le 1} \Delta \left( h \right)$, then ${8 \over {\sqrt 5 }}{\Delta _1} - 8{\Delta _2} = $
2012 Q220 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
STATEMENT-1 : An equation of a common tangent to the parabola ${y^2} = 16\sqrt 3 x$ and the ellipse $2{x^2} + {y^2} = 4$ is $y = 2x + 2\sqrt 3 $

STATEMENT-2 :If line $y = mx + {{4\sqrt 3 } \over m},\left( {m \ne 0} \right)$ is a common tangent to the parabola ${y^2} = 16\sqrt {3x} $and the ellipse $2{x^2} + {y^2} = 4$, then $m$ satisfies ${m^4} + 2{m^2} = 24$

A.
Statement-1 is false, Statement-2 is true.
B.
Statement-1 is true, Statement-2 is true; Statement-2 is a correct explanation for Statement-1.
C.
Statement-1 is true, Statement-2 is true; Statement-2 is not a correct explanation for Statement-1.
D.
Statement-1 is true, Statement-2 is false.
2012 Q221 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
An ellipse is drawn by taking a diameter of thec circle ${\left( {x - 1} \right)^2} + {y^2} = 1$ as its semi-minor axis and a diameter of the circle ${x^2} + {\left( {y - 2} \right)^2} = 4$ is semi-major axis. If the centre of the ellipse is at the origin and its axes are the coordinate axes, then the equation of the ellipse is :
A.
$4{x^2} + {y^2} = 4$
B.
${x^2} + 4{y^2} = 8$
C.
$4{x^2} + {y^2} = 8$
D.
${x^2} + 4{y^2} = 16$
2012 Q222 JEE Advanced MCQ
14 Mar 2026
The ellipse ${E_1}:{{{x^2}} \over 9} + {{{y^2}} \over 4} = 1$ is inscribed in a rectangle $R$ whose sides are parallel to the coordinate axes. Another ellipse ${E_2}$ passing through the point $(0, 4)$ circumscribes the rectangle $R$. The eccentricity of the ellipse ${E_2}$ is
A.
${{\sqrt 2 } \over 2}$
B.
${{\sqrt 3 } \over 2}$
C.
${{1 \over 2}}$
D.
${{3 \over 4}}$
2011 Q223 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
Equation of the ellipse whose axes of coordinates and which passes through the point $(-3,1)$ and has eccentricity $\sqrt {{2 \over 5}} $ is :
A.
$5{x^2} + 3{y^2} - 48 = 0$
B.
$3{x^2} + 5{y^2} - 15 = 0$
C.
$5{x^2} + 3{y^2} - 32 = 0$
D.
$3{x^2} + 5{y^2} - 32 = 0$
2010 Q224 JEE Advanced MCQ
14 Mar 2026

Tangents are drawn from the point $P(3, 4)$ to the ellipse ${{{x^2}} \over 9} + {{{y^2}} \over 4} = 1$ touching the ellipse at points $A$ and $B$.

The coordinates of $A$ and $B$ are

A.
$(3,0)$ and $(0,2)$
B.
$\left( { - {8 \over 5},{{2\sqrt {161} } \over {15}}} \right)$ and $\left( { - {9 \over 5},{8 \over 5}} \right)$
C.
$\left( { - {8 \over 5},{{2\sqrt {161} } \over {15}}} \right)$ and $(0,2)$
D.
$(3,0)$ and $\left( { - {9 \over 5},{8 \over 5}} \right)$
2010 Q225 JEE Advanced MCQ
14 Mar 2026

Tangents are drawn from the point $P(3, 4)$ to the ellipse ${{{x^2}} \over 9} + {{{y^2}} \over 4} = 1$ touching the ellipse at points $A$ and $B$.

The equation of the locus of the point whose distances from the point $P$ and the line $AB$ are equal, is

A.
$9{x^2} + {y^2} - 6xy - 54x - 62y + 241 = 0$
B.
${x^2} + 9{y^2} + 6xy - 54x + 62y - 241 = 0$
C.
$9{x^2} + 9{y^2} - 6xy - 54x - 62y - 241 = 0$
D.
${x^2} + {y^2} - 2xy + 27x + 31y - 120 = 0$
2010 Q226 JEE Advanced MCQ
14 Mar 2026
Tangents are drawn from the point $P(3, 4)$ to the ellipse ${{{x^2}} \over 9} + {{{y^2}} \over 4} = 1$ touching the ellipse at points $A$ and $B$.

The orthocentre of the triangle $PAB$ is

A.
$\left( {5,{8 \over 7}} \right)$
B.
$\left( {{7 \over 5},{{25} \over 8}} \right)$
C.
$\left( {{11 \over 5},{{8} \over 5}} \right)$
D.
$\left( {{8 \over 25},{{7} \over 5}} \right)$
2009 Q227 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
The ellipse ${x^2} + 4{y^2} = 4$ is inscribed in a rectangle aligned with the coordinate axex, which in turn is inscribed in another ellipse that passes through the point $(4,0)$. Then the equation of the ellipse is :
A.
${x^2} + 12{y^2} = 16$
B.
$4{x^2} + 48{y^2} = 48$
C.
$4{x^2} + 64{y^2} = 48$
D.
${x^2} + 16{y^2} = 16$
2009 Q228 JEE Advanced MSQ
14 Mar 2026
An ellipse intersects the hyperbola $2{x^2} - 2{y^2} = 1$ orthogonally. The eccentricity of the ellipse is reciprocal of that of the hyperbola. If the axes of the ellipse are along the coordinate axes then
A.
equation of ellipse is ${x^2} + 2{y^2} = 2$
B.
the foci of ellipse are $\left( { \pm 1,0} \right)$
C.
equation of ellipse is ${x^2} + 2{y^2} = 4$
D.
the foci of ellipse are $\left( { \pm \sqrt 2 ,0} \right)$
2009 Q229 JEE Advanced MSQ
14 Mar 2026
In a triangle $ABC$ with fixed base $BC$, the vertex $A$ moves such that $$\cos \,B + \cos \,C = 4{\sin ^2}{A \over 2}.$$

If $a, b$ and $c$ denote the lengths of the sides of the triangle opposite to the angles $A, B$ and $C$, respectively, then

A.
$b+c=4a$
B.
$b+c=2a$
C.
locus of point $A$ is an ellipse
D.
locus of point $A$ is a pair of straight lines
2009 Q230 JEE Advanced MCQ
14 Mar 2026
The normal at a point $P$ on the ellipse ${x^2} + 4{y^2} = 16$ meets the $x$- axis $Q$. If $M$ is the mid point of the line segment $PQ$, then the locus of $M$ intersects the latus rectums of the given ellipse at the points
A.
$\left( { \pm {{3\sqrt 5 } \over 2},\, \pm {2 \over 7}} \right)$
B.
$\left( { \pm {{3\sqrt 5 } \over 2},\, \pm \sqrt {{{19} \over 4}} } \right)$
C.
$\left( { \pm 2\sqrt 3 , \pm {1 \over 7}} \right)$
D.
$\left( { \pm 2\sqrt 3 , \pm {{4\sqrt 3 } \over 7}} \right)$
2009 Q231 JEE Advanced MCQ
14 Mar 2026
The line passing through the extremity $A$ of the major axis and extremity $B$ of the minor axis of the ellipse ${x^2} + 9{y^2} = 9$ meets its auxiliary circle at the point $M$. Then the area of the triangle with vertices at $A$, $M$ and the origin $O$ is
A.
${{31} \over {10}}$
B.
${{29} \over {10}}$
C.
${{21} \over {10}}$
D.
${{27} \over {10}}$
2009 Q232 JEE Advanced MCQ
14 Mar 2026

Match the conics in Column I with the statements/expressions in Column II :

Column I Column II
(A) Circle (P) The locus of the point ($h,k$) for which the line $hx+ky=1$ touches the circle $x^2+y^2=4$.
(B) Parabola (Q) Points z in the complex plane satisfying $|z+2|-|z-2|=\pm3$.
(C) Ellipse (R) Points of the conic have parametric representation $x = \sqrt 3 \left( {{{1 - {t^2}} \over {1 + {t^2}}}} \right),y = {{2t} \over {1 + {t^2}}}$
(D) Hyperbola (S) The eccentricity of the conic lies in the interval $1 \le x \le \infty $.
(T) Points z in the complex plane satisfying ${\mathop{\rm Re}\nolimits} {(z + 1)^2} = |z{|^2} + 1$.

A.
(A)$\to$(P); (B)$\to$(S), (T); (C)$\to$(R); (D)$\to$(R), (S)
B.
(A)$\to$(P); (B)$\to$(S), (T); (C)$\to$(R); (D)$\to$(Q), (S)
C.
(A)$\to$(P); (B)$\to$(S), (T); (C)$\to$(S); (D)$\to$(R), (S)
D.
(A)$\to$(P); (B)$\to$(P), (T); (C)$\to$(R); (D)$\to$(Q), (S)
2008 Q233 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
A focus of an ellipse is at the origin. The directrix is the line $x=4$ and the eccentricity is ${{1 \over 2}}$. Then the length of the semi-major axis is :
A.
${{8 \over 3}}$
B.
${{2 \over 3}}$
C.
${{4 \over 3}}$
D.
${{5 \over 3}}$
2008 Q234 JEE Advanced MSQ
14 Mar 2026
Let $P\left( {{x_1},{y_1}} \right)$ and $Q\left( {{x_2},{y_2}} \right),{y_1} < 0,{y_2} < 0,$ be the end points of the latus rectum of the ellipse ${x^2} + 4{y^2} = 4.$ The equations of parabolas with latus rectum $PQ$ are :
A.
${x^2} + 2\sqrt 3y = 3 + \sqrt 3 $
B.
${x^2} - 2\sqrt 3y = 3 + \sqrt 3 $
C.
${x^2} + 2\sqrt 3y = 3 - \sqrt 3 $
D.
${x^2} - 2\sqrt 3 y = 3 - \sqrt 3 $
2008 Q235 JEE Advanced MCQ
14 Mar 2026
Consider the two curves ${C_1}:{y^2} = 4x,\,{C_2}:{x^2} + {y^2} - 6x + 1 = 0$. Then,
A.
${C_1}$ and ${C_2}$ touch each other only at one point.
B.
${C_1}$ and ${C_2}$ touch each other exactly at two points
C.
${C_1}$ and ${C_2}$ intersect (but do not touch ) at exactly two points
D.
${C_1}$ and ${C_2}$ neither intersect nor touch each other
2006 Q236 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
In the ellipse, the distance between its foci is $6$ and minor axis is $8$. Then its eccentricity is :
A.
${3 \over 5}$
B.
${1 \over 2}$
C.
${4 \over 5}$
D.
${1 \over {\sqrt 5 }}$
2005 Q237 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
An ellipse has $OB$ as semi minor axis, $F$ and $F$' its focii and theangle $FBF$' is a right angle. Then the eccentricity of the ellipse is :
A.
${1 \over {\sqrt 2 }}$
B.
${1 \over 2}$
C.
${1 \over 4}$
D.
${1 \over {\sqrt 3 }}$
2005 Q238 JEE Advanced MCQ
14 Mar 2026
The minimum area of triangle formed by the tangent to the ${{{x^2}} \over {{a^2}}} + {{{y^2}} \over {{b^2}}} = 1$ and coordinate axes is
A.
$ab$ sq. units
B.
${{{{a^2} + {b^2}} \over 2}}$ sq. units
C.
${{{{\left( {a + b} \right)}^2}} \over 2}$ sq. units
D.
${{{a^2} + ab + {b^2}} \over 3}$ sq. units
2005 Q239 JEE Advanced MCQ
14 Mar 2026

Find the equation of the common tangent in the first quadrant to the circle $x^{2}+y^{2}=16$ and the ellipse $\frac{x^{2}}{25}+\frac{y^{2}}{4}=1$. Also find the length of the intercept of the tangent between the coordinate axes.

A.
$\frac{14}{\sqrt5}$
B.
$\frac{5}{\sqrt3}$
C.
$\frac{14}{\sqrt3}$
D.
$\frac{15}{\sqrt3}$
2005 Q240 JEE Advanced Numerical
14 Mar 2026
Find the equation of the common tangent in ${1^{st}}$ quadrant to the circle ${x^2} + {y^2} = 16$ and the ellipse ${{{x^2}} \over {25}} + {{{y^2}} \over 4} = 1$. Also find the length of the intercept of the tangent between the coordinate axes.
2004 Q241 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
The eccentricity of an ellipse, with its centre at the origin, is ${1 \over 2}$. If one of the directrices is $x=4$, then the equation of the ellipse is :
A.
$4{x^2} + 3{y^2} = 1$
B.
$3{x^2} + 4{y^2} = 12$
C.
$4{x^2} + 3{y^2} = 12$
D.
$3{x^2} + 4{y^2} = 1$
2004 Q242 JEE Advanced MCQ
14 Mar 2026
If tangents are drawn to the ellipse ${x^2} + 2{y^2} = 2,$ then the locus of the mid-point of the intercept made by the tangents between the coordinate axes is
A.
${1 \over {2{x^2}}} + {1 \over {4{y^2}}} = 1$
B.
${1 \over {4{x^2}}} + {1 \over {2{y^2}}} = 1$
C.
${{{x^2}} \over 2} + {{{y^2}} \over 4} = 1$
D.
${{{x^2}} \over 4} + {{{y^2}} \over 2} = 1$
2003 Q243 JEE Advanced MCQ
14 Mar 2026
The area of the quadrilateral formed by the tangents at the end points of latus rectum to the ellipse ${{{x^2}} \over 9} + {{{y^2}} \over 5} = 1,$ is
A.
$27/4$ sq. units
B.
$9$ sq. units
C.
$27/2$ sq. units
D.
$27$ sq. units
2002 Q244 JEE Advanced Numerical
14 Mar 2026
Prove that, in an ellipse, the perpendicular from a focus upon any tangent and the line joining the centre of the ellipse to the point of contact meet on the corresponding directrix.
2001 Q245 JEE Advanced Numerical
14 Mar 2026
Let $P$ be a point on the ellipse ${{{x^2}} \over {{a^2}}} + {{{y^2}} \over {{b^2}}} = 1,0 < b < a$. Let the line parallel to $y$-axis passing through $P$ meet the circle ${x^2} + {y^2} = {a^2}$ at the point $Q$ such that $P$ and $Q$ are on the same side of $x$-axis. For two positive real numbers $r$ and $s$, find the locus of the point $R$ on $PQ$ such that $PR$ : $RQ = r: s$ as $P$ varies over the ellipse.
2000 Q246 JEE Advanced Numerical
14 Mar 2026
Let $ABC$ be an equilateral triangle inscribed in the circle ${x^2} + {y^2} = {a^2}$. Suppose perpendiculars from $A, B, C$ to the major axis of the ellipse $x.{{{x^2}} \over {{a^2}}} + {{{y^2}} \over {{b^2}}} = 1$, $(a>b)$ meets the ellipse respectively, at $P, Q, R$. so that $P, Q, R$ lie on the same side of the major axis as $A, B, C$ respectively. Prove that the normals to the ellipse drawn at the points $P, Q$ and $R$ are concurrent.
1999 Q247 JEE Advanced MSQ
14 Mar 2026
On the ellipse $4{x^2} + 9{y^2} = 1,$ the points at which the tangents are parallel to the line $8x = 9y$ are
A.
$\left( {{2 \over 5},{1 \over 5}} \right)$
B.
$\left( -{{2 \over 5},{1 \over 5}} \right)$
C.
$\left( -{{2 \over 5},-{1 \over 5}} \right)$
D.
$\left( {{2 \over 5},-{1 \over 5}} \right)$
1999 Q248 JEE Advanced Numerical
14 Mar 2026
Consider the family of circles ${x^2} + {y^2} = {r^2},\,\,2 < r < 5$. If in the first quadrant, the common taingent to a circle of this family and the ellipse $4{x^2} + 25{y^2} = 100$ meets the co-ordinate axes at $A$ and $B$, then find the equation of the locus of vthe mid-point of $AB$.
1999 Q249 JEE Advanced Numerical
14 Mar 2026
Find the co-ordinates of all the points $P$ on the ellipse ${{{x^2}} \over {{a^2}}} + {{{y^2}} \over {{b^2}}} = 1$, for which the area of the triangle $PON$ is maximum, where $O$ denotes the origin and $N$, the foot of the perpendicular from $O$ to the tangent at $P$.
1998 Q250 JEE Advanced MCQ
14 Mar 2026
If $P=(x, y)$, ${F_1} = \left( {3,0} \right),\,{F_2} = \left( { - 3,0} \right)$ and $16{x^2} + 25{y^2} = 400,$ then $P{F_1} + P{F_2}$ equals
A.
$8$
B.
$6$
C.
$10$
D.
$12$