Limits, Continuity and Differentiability
517 Questions
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2021
Q301
JEE Mains
MCQ
14 Mar 2026
If $\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to \infty } \left( {\sqrt {{x^2} - x + 1} - ax} \right) = b$, then the ordered pair (a, b) is :
A.
$\left( {1,{1 \over 2}} \right)$
B.
$\left( {1, - {1 \over 2}} \right)$
C.
$\left( { - 1,{1 \over 2}} \right)$
D.
$\left( { - 1, - {1 \over 2}} \right)$
2021
Q302
JEE Mains
MCQ
14 Mar 2026
If $\alpha$, $\beta$ are the distinct roots of x2 + bx + c = 0, then
$\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to \beta } {{{e^{2({x^2} + bx + c)}} - 1 - 2({x^2} + bx + c)} \over {{{(x - \beta )}^2}}}$ is equal to :
$\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to \beta } {{{e^{2({x^2} + bx + c)}} - 1 - 2({x^2} + bx + c)} \over {{{(x - \beta )}^2}}}$ is equal to :
A.
b2 + 4c
B.
2(b2 + 4c)
C.
2(b2 $-$ 4c)
D.
b2 $-$ 4c
2021
Q303
JEE Mains
MCQ
14 Mar 2026
Let [t] denote the greatest integer less than or equal to t. Let
f(x) = x $-$ [x], g(x) = 1 $-$ x + [x], and h(x) = min{f(x), g(x)}, x $\in$ [$-$2, 2]. Then h is :
f(x) = x $-$ [x], g(x) = 1 $-$ x + [x], and h(x) = min{f(x), g(x)}, x $\in$ [$-$2, 2]. Then h is :
A.
continuous in [$-$2, 2] but not differentiable at more than
four points in ($-$2, 2)
four points in ($-$2, 2)
B.
not continuous at exactly three points in [$-$2, 2]
C.
continuous in [$-$2, 2] but not differentiable at exactly
three points in ($-$2, 2)
three points in ($-$2, 2)
D.
not continuous at exactly four points in [$-$2, 2]
2021
Q304
JEE Mains
MCQ
14 Mar 2026
$\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 2} \left( {\sum\limits_{n = 1}^9 {{x \over {n(n + 1){x^2} + 2(2n + 1)x + 4}}} } \right)$ is equal to :
A.
${9 \over {44}}$
B.
${5 \over {24}}$
C.
${1 \over 5}$
D.
${7 \over {36}}$
2021
Q305
JEE Mains
MCQ
14 Mar 2026
The value of
$\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 0} \left( {{x \over {\root 8 \of {1 - \sin x} - \root 8 \of {1 + \sin x} }}} \right)$ is equal to :
$\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 0} \left( {{x \over {\root 8 \of {1 - \sin x} - \root 8 \of {1 + \sin x} }}} \right)$ is equal to :
A.
0
B.
4
C.
$-$4
D.
$-$1
2021
Q306
JEE Mains
MCQ
14 Mar 2026
Let $f:[0,\infty ) \to [0,3]$ be a function defined by
$f(x) = \left\{ {\matrix{ {\max \{ \sin t:0 \le t \le x\} ,} & {0 \le x \le \pi } \cr {2 + \cos x,} & {x > \pi } \cr } } \right.$
Then which of the following is true?
$f(x) = \left\{ {\matrix{ {\max \{ \sin t:0 \le t \le x\} ,} & {0 \le x \le \pi } \cr {2 + \cos x,} & {x > \pi } \cr } } \right.$
Then which of the following is true?
A.
f is continuous everywhere but not differentiable exactly at one point in (0, $\infty$)
B.
f is differentiable everywhere in (0, $\infty$)
C.
f is not continuous exactly at two points in (0, $\infty$)
D.
f is continuous everywhere but not differentiable exactly at two points in (0, $\infty$)
2021
Q307
JEE Mains
MCQ
14 Mar 2026
Let $f:\left( { - {\pi \over 4},{\pi \over 4}} \right) \to R$ be defined as $f(x) = \left\{ {\matrix{
{{{(1 + |\sin x|)}^{{{3a} \over {|\sin x|}}}}} & , & { - {\pi \over 4} < x < 0} \cr
b & , & {x = 0} \cr
{{e^{\cot 4x/\cot 2x}}} & , & {0 < x < {\pi \over 4}} \cr
} } \right.$
If f is continuous at x = 0, then the value of 6a + b2 is equal to :
If f is continuous at x = 0, then the value of 6a + b2 is equal to :
A.
1 $-$ e
B.
e $-$ 1
C.
1 + e
D.
e
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Q308
JEE Mains
MCQ
14 Mar 2026
Let f : R $\to$ R be a function such that f(2) = 4 and f'(2) = 1. Then, the value of $\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 2} {{{x^2}f(2) - 4f(x)} \over {x - 2}}$ is equal to :
A.
4
B.
8
C.
16
D.
12
2021
Q309
JEE Mains
MCQ
14 Mar 2026
Let f : R $\to$ R be defined as
$f(x) = \left\{ {\matrix{ {{{\lambda \left| {{x^2} - 5x + 6} \right|} \over {\mu (5x - {x^2} - 6)}},} & {x < 2} \cr {{e^{{{\tan (x - 2)} \over {x - [x]}}}},} & {x > 2} \cr {\mu ,} & {x = 2} \cr } } \right.$
where [x] is the greatest integer is than or equal to x. If f is continuous at x = 2, then $\lambda$ + $\mu$ is equal to :
$f(x) = \left\{ {\matrix{ {{{\lambda \left| {{x^2} - 5x + 6} \right|} \over {\mu (5x - {x^2} - 6)}},} & {x < 2} \cr {{e^{{{\tan (x - 2)} \over {x - [x]}}}},} & {x > 2} \cr {\mu ,} & {x = 2} \cr } } \right.$
where [x] is the greatest integer is than or equal to x. If f is continuous at x = 2, then $\lambda$ + $\mu$ is equal to :
A.
e($-$e + 1)
B.
e(e $-$ 2)
C.
1
D.
2e $-$ 1
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Q310
JEE Mains
MCQ
14 Mar 2026
Let f : R $\to$ R be defined as $f(x) = \left\{ {\matrix{
{{{{x^3}} \over {{{(1 - \cos 2x)}^2}}}{{\log }_e}\left( {{{1 + 2x{e^{ - 2x}}} \over {{{(1 - x{e^{ - x}})}^2}}}} \right),} & {x \ne 0} \cr
{\alpha ,} & {x = 0} \cr
} } \right.$
If f is continuous at x = 0, then $\alpha$ is equal to :
If f is continuous at x = 0, then $\alpha$ is equal to :
A.
1
B.
3
C.
0
D.
2
2021
Q311
JEE Mains
MCQ
14 Mar 2026
If $f:R \to R$ is given by $f(x) = x + 1$, then the value of $\mathop {\lim }\limits_{n \to \infty } {1 \over n}\left[ {f(0) + f\left( {{5 \over n}} \right) + f\left( {{{10} \over n}} \right) + ...... + f\left( {{{5(n - 1)} \over n}} \right)} \right]$ is :
A.
${3 \over 2}$
B.
${5 \over 2}$
C.
${1 \over 2}$
D.
${7 \over 2}$
2021
Q312
JEE Mains
MCQ
14 Mar 2026
Let a function f : R $\to$ R be defined as $f(x) = \left\{ {\matrix{
{\sin x - {e^x}} & {if} & {x \le 0} \cr
{a + [ - x]} & {if} & {0 < x < 1} \cr
{2x - b} & {if} & {x \ge 1} \cr
} } \right.$
where [ x ] is the greatest integer less than or equal to x. If f is continuous on R, then (a + b) is equal to:
where [ x ] is the greatest integer less than or equal to x. If f is continuous on R, then (a + b) is equal to:
A.
4
B.
3
C.
2
D.
5
2021
Q313
JEE Mains
MCQ
14 Mar 2026
Let f : R $ \to $ R be a function defined as
$f(x) = \left\{ \matrix{ {{\sin (a + 1)x + \sin 2x} \over {2x}},if\,x < 0 \hfill \cr b,\,if\,x\, = 0 \hfill \cr {{\sqrt {x + b{x^3}} - \sqrt x } \over {b{x^{5/2}}}},\,if\,x > 0 \hfill \cr} \right.$
If f is continuous at x = 0, then the value of a + b is equal to :
$f(x) = \left\{ \matrix{ {{\sin (a + 1)x + \sin 2x} \over {2x}},if\,x < 0 \hfill \cr b,\,if\,x\, = 0 \hfill \cr {{\sqrt {x + b{x^3}} - \sqrt x } \over {b{x^{5/2}}}},\,if\,x > 0 \hfill \cr} \right.$
If f is continuous at x = 0, then the value of a + b is equal to :
A.
$-$3
B.
$-$2
C.
$ - {5 \over 2}$
D.
$ - {3 \over 2}$
2021
Q314
JEE Mains
MCQ
14 Mar 2026
If $\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 0} {{{{\sin }^{ - 1}}x - {{\tan }^{ - 1}}x} \over {3{x^3}}}$ is equal to L, then the value of (6L + 1) is
A.
${1 \over 6}$
B.
${1 \over 2}$
C.
6
D.
2
2021
Q315
JEE Mains
MCQ
14 Mar 2026
If $f(x) = \left\{ {\matrix{
{{1 \over {|x|}}} & {;\,|x|\, \ge 1} \cr
{a{x^2} + b} & {;\,|x|\, < 1} \cr
} } \right.$ is differentiable at every point of the domain, then the values of a and b are respectively :
A.
${1 \over 2},{1 \over 2}$
B.
${1 \over 2}, - {3 \over 2}$
C.
${5 \over 2}, - {3 \over 2}$
D.
$ - {1 \over 2},{3 \over 2}$
2021
Q316
JEE Mains
MCQ
14 Mar 2026
The value of the limit
$\mathop {\lim }\limits_{\theta \to 0} {{\tan (\pi {{\cos }^2}\theta )} \over {\sin (2\pi {{\sin }^2}\theta )}}$ is equal to :
$\mathop {\lim }\limits_{\theta \to 0} {{\tan (\pi {{\cos }^2}\theta )} \over {\sin (2\pi {{\sin }^2}\theta )}}$ is equal to :
A.
0
B.
$-$${1 \over 2}$
C.
${1 \over 4}$
D.
$-$${1 \over 4}$
2021
Q317
JEE Mains
MCQ
14 Mar 2026
The value of $\mathop {\lim }\limits_{n \to \infty } {{[r] + [2r] + ... + [nr]} \over {{n^2}}}$, where r is a non-zero real number and [r] denotes the greatest integer less than or equal to r, is equal to :
A.
r
B.
${r \over 2}$
C.
0
D.
2r
2021
Q318
JEE Mains
MCQ
14 Mar 2026
The value of
$\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to {0^ + }} {{{{\cos }^{ - 1}}(x - {{[x]}^2}).{{\sin }^{ - 1}}(x - {{[x]}^2})} \over {x - {x^3}}}$, where [ x ] denotes the greatest integer $ \le $ x is :
$\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to {0^ + }} {{{{\cos }^{ - 1}}(x - {{[x]}^2}).{{\sin }^{ - 1}}(x - {{[x]}^2})} \over {x - {x^3}}}$, where [ x ] denotes the greatest integer $ \le $ x is :
A.
$\pi$
B.
${\pi \over 4}$
C.
${\pi \over 2}$
D.
0
2021
Q319
JEE Mains
MCQ
14 Mar 2026
Let f : S $ \to $ S where S = (0, $\infty $) be a twice differentiable function such that f(x + 1) = xf(x). If g : S $ \to $ R be defined as g(x) = loge f(x), then the value of |g''(5) $-$ g''(1)| is equal to :
A.
1
B.
${{187} \over {144}}$
C.
${{197} \over {144}}$
D.
${{205} \over {144}}$
2021
Q320
JEE Mains
MCQ
14 Mar 2026
Let $\alpha$ $\in$ R be such that the function $f(x) = \left\{ {\matrix{
{{{{{\cos }^{ - 1}}(1 - {{\{ x\} }^2}){{\sin }^{ - 1}}(1 - \{ x\} )} \over {\{ x\} - {{\{ x\} }^3}}},} & {x \ne 0} \cr
{\alpha ,} & {x = 0} \cr
} } \right.$ is continuous at x = 0, where {x} = x $-$ [ x ] is the greatest integer less than or equal to x. Then :
A.
no such $\alpha$ exists
B.
$\alpha$ = 0
C.
$\alpha$ = ${\pi \over 4}$
D.
$\alpha$ = ${\pi \over {\sqrt 2 }}$
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Q321
JEE Mains
MCQ
14 Mar 2026
Let ${S_k} = \sum\limits_{r = 1}^k {{{\tan }^{ - 1}}\left( {{{{6^r}} \over {{2^{2r + 1}} + {3^{2r + 1}}}}} \right)} $. Then $\mathop {\lim }\limits_{k \to \infty } {S_k}$ is equal to :
A.
${\cot ^{ - 1}}\left( {{3 \over 2}} \right)$
B.
${\pi \over 2}$
C.
tan$-$1 (3)
D.
${\tan ^{ - 1}}\left( {{3 \over 2}} \right)$
2021
Q322
JEE Mains
MCQ
14 Mar 2026
Let the functions f : R $ \to $ R and g : R $ \to $ R be defined as :
$f(x) = \left\{ {\matrix{ {x + 2,} & {x < 0} \cr {{x^2},} & {x \ge 0} \cr } } \right.$ and
$g(x) = \left\{ {\matrix{ {{x^3},} & {x < 1} \cr {3x - 2,} & {x \ge 1} \cr } } \right.$
Then, the number of points in R where (fog) (x) is NOT differentiable is equal to :
$f(x) = \left\{ {\matrix{ {x + 2,} & {x < 0} \cr {{x^2},} & {x \ge 0} \cr } } \right.$ and
$g(x) = \left\{ {\matrix{ {{x^3},} & {x < 1} \cr {3x - 2,} & {x \ge 1} \cr } } \right.$
Then, the number of points in R where (fog) (x) is NOT differentiable is equal to :
A.
0
B.
3
C.
1
D.
2
2021
Q323
JEE Mains
MCQ
14 Mar 2026
Let f(x) be a differentiable function at x = a with f'(a) = 2 and f(a) = 4.
Then $\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to a} {{xf(a) - af(x)} \over {x - a}}$ equals :
Then $\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to a} {{xf(a) - af(x)} \over {x - a}}$ equals :
A.
4 $-$ 2a
B.
2a + 4
C.
a + 4
D.
2a $-$ 4
2021
Q324
JEE Mains
MCQ
14 Mar 2026
Let $f(x) = {\sin ^{ - 1}}x$ and $g(x) = {{{x^2} - x - 2} \over {2{x^2} - x - 6}}$. If $g(2) = \mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 2} g(x)$, then the domain of the function fog is :
A.
$( - \infty , - 2] \cup \left[ { - {4 \over 3},\infty } \right)$
B.
$( - \infty , - 2] \cup [ - 1,\infty )$
C.
$( - \infty , - 2] \cup \left[ { - {3 \over 2},\infty } \right)$
D.
$( - \infty , - 1] \cup [2,\infty )$
2021
Q325
JEE Mains
MCQ
14 Mar 2026
Let f : R $ \to $ R be defined as
$f(x) = \left\{ \matrix{ 2\sin \left( { - {{\pi x} \over 2}} \right),if\,x < - 1 \hfill \cr |a{x^2} + x + b|,\,if - 1 \le x \le 1 \hfill \cr \sin (\pi x),\,if\,x > 1 \hfill \cr} \right.$ If f(x) is continuous on R, then a + b equals :
$f(x) = \left\{ \matrix{ 2\sin \left( { - {{\pi x} \over 2}} \right),if\,x < - 1 \hfill \cr |a{x^2} + x + b|,\,if - 1 \le x \le 1 \hfill \cr \sin (\pi x),\,if\,x > 1 \hfill \cr} \right.$ If f(x) is continuous on R, then a + b equals :
A.
$-$3
B.
3
C.
$-$1
D.
1
2021
Q326
JEE Mains
MCQ
14 Mar 2026
The value of $\mathop {\lim }\limits_{h \to 0} 2\left\{ {{{\sqrt 3 \sin \left( {{\pi \over 6} + h} \right) - \cos \left( {{\pi \over 6} + h} \right)} \over {\sqrt 3 h\left( {\sqrt 3 \cosh - \sinh } \right)}}} \right\}$ is :
A.
${4 \over 3}$
B.
${2 \over 3}$
C.
${3 \over 4}$
D.
${2 \over {\sqrt 3 }}$
2021
Q327
JEE Mains
MCQ
14 Mar 2026
$\mathop {\lim }\limits_{n \to \infty } {\left( {1 + {{1 + {1 \over 2} + ........ + {1 \over n}} \over {{n^2}}}} \right)^n}$ is equal to :
A.
${{1 \over 2}}$
B.
1
C.
0
D.
${{1 \over e}}$
2021
Q328
JEE Mains
MCQ
14 Mar 2026
If f : R $ \to $ R is a function defined by f(x)= [x - 1] $\cos \left( {{{2x - 1} \over 2}} \right)\pi $, where [.] denotes the greatest
integer function, then f is :
A.
continuous for every real x
B.
discontinuous at all integral values of x except at x = 1
C.
discontinuous only at x = 1
D.
continuous only at x = 1
2021
Q329
JEE Mains
Numerical
14 Mar 2026
Let $f(x) = {x^6} + 2{x^4} + {x^3} + 2x + 3$, x $\in$ R. Then the natural number n for which $\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 1} {{{x^n}f(1) - f(x)} \over {x - 1}} = 44$ is __________.
Correct Answer: 7
Explanation:
$f(x) = {x^6} + 2{x^4} + {x^3} + 2x + 3$
$\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 1} {{{x^n}f(1) - f(x)} \over {x - 1}} = 44$
$\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 1} {{9{x^n} - ({x^6} + 2{x^4} + {x^3} + 2x + 3)} \over {x - 1}} = 44$
$\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 1} {{9n{x^{n - 1}} - (6{x^5} + 8{x^3} + 3{x^2} + 2)} \over 1} = 44$
$\Rightarrow$ 9n $-$ (19) = 44
$\Rightarrow$ 9n = 63
$\Rightarrow$ n = 7
$\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 1} {{{x^n}f(1) - f(x)} \over {x - 1}} = 44$
$\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 1} {{9{x^n} - ({x^6} + 2{x^4} + {x^3} + 2x + 3)} \over {x - 1}} = 44$
$\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 1} {{9n{x^{n - 1}} - (6{x^5} + 8{x^3} + 3{x^2} + 2)} \over 1} = 44$
$\Rightarrow$ 9n $-$ (19) = 44
$\Rightarrow$ 9n = 63
$\Rightarrow$ n = 7
2021
Q330
JEE Mains
Numerical
14 Mar 2026
Let [t] denote the greatest integer $\le$ t. The number of points where the function $f(x) = [x]\left| {{x^2} - 1} \right| + \sin \left( {{\pi \over {[x] + 3}}} \right) - [x + 1],x \in ( - 2,2)$ is not continuous is _____________.
Correct Answer: 2
Explanation:
$f(x) = [x]\left| {{x^2} - 1} \right| + \sin \left( {{\pi \over {[x] + 3}}} \right) - [x + 1]$
$f\left( x \right) = \left\{ {\matrix{ { - 2\left| {{x^2} - 1} \right| + 1,} & { - 2 < x < - 1} \cr { - \left| {{x^2} - 1} \right| + 1,} & { - 1 \le x < 0} \cr {\sin {\pi \over 3} + 1,} & {0 \le x < 1} \cr {\left| {{x^2} - 1} \right| + {1 \over {\sqrt 2 }} - 2,} & {1 \le x < 2} \cr } } \right.$
$ \therefore $ at x = -1, $\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to - {1^ - }} f\left( x \right) = 1$ and $\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to - {1^ + }} f\left( x \right) = 1$
Hence continuous at x = –1
Similarly check at x = 0,
$\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to {0^ - }} f\left( x \right) = - 1$ and $\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to {0^ + }} f\left( x \right) = 1 + {{\sqrt 3 } \over 2}$
So, f(x) discontinuous and at x = 0
$\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to {1^ - }} f\left( x \right) = 1 + {{\sqrt 3 } \over 2}$ and $\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to {1^ + }} f\left( x \right) = {1 \over {\sqrt 2 }} - 2$
So, f(x) discontinuous and at x = 1
Hence 2 points of discontinuity.
$f\left( x \right) = \left\{ {\matrix{ { - 2\left| {{x^2} - 1} \right| + 1,} & { - 2 < x < - 1} \cr { - \left| {{x^2} - 1} \right| + 1,} & { - 1 \le x < 0} \cr {\sin {\pi \over 3} + 1,} & {0 \le x < 1} \cr {\left| {{x^2} - 1} \right| + {1 \over {\sqrt 2 }} - 2,} & {1 \le x < 2} \cr } } \right.$
$ \therefore $ at x = -1, $\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to - {1^ - }} f\left( x \right) = 1$ and $\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to - {1^ + }} f\left( x \right) = 1$
Hence continuous at x = –1
Similarly check at x = 0,
$\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to {0^ - }} f\left( x \right) = - 1$ and $\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to {0^ + }} f\left( x \right) = 1 + {{\sqrt 3 } \over 2}$
So, f(x) discontinuous and at x = 0
$\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to {1^ - }} f\left( x \right) = 1 + {{\sqrt 3 } \over 2}$ and $\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to {1^ + }} f\left( x \right) = {1 \over {\sqrt 2 }} - 2$
So, f(x) discontinuous and at x = 1
Hence 2 points of discontinuity.
2021
Q331
JEE Mains
Numerical
14 Mar 2026
Let a, b $\in$ R, b $\in$ 0, Define a function
$f(x) = \left\{ {\matrix{ {a\sin {\pi \over 2}(x - 1),} & {for\,x \le 0} \cr {{{\tan 2x - \sin 2x} \over {b{x^3}}},} & {for\,x > 0} \cr } } \right.$.
If f is continuous at x = 0, then 10 $-$ ab is equal to ________________.
$f(x) = \left\{ {\matrix{ {a\sin {\pi \over 2}(x - 1),} & {for\,x \le 0} \cr {{{\tan 2x - \sin 2x} \over {b{x^3}}},} & {for\,x > 0} \cr } } \right.$.
If f is continuous at x = 0, then 10 $-$ ab is equal to ________________.
Correct Answer: 14
Explanation:
$f(x) = \left\{ {\matrix{
{a\sin {\pi \over 2}(x - 1),} & {for\,x \le 0} \cr
{{{\tan 2x - \sin 2x} \over {b{x^3}}},} & {for\,x > 0} \cr
} } \right.$
For continuity at '0'
$\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to {0^ + }} f(x) = f(0)$
$ \Rightarrow \mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to {0^ + }} {{\tan 2x - \sin 2x} \over {b{x^3}}} = - a$
$ \Rightarrow \mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to {0^ + }} {{{{8{x^3}} \over 3} + {{8{x^3}} \over {3!}}} \over {b{x^3}}} = - a$
$ \Rightarrow 8\left( {{1 \over 3} + {1 \over {3!}}} \right) = - ab$
$ \Rightarrow 4 = - ab$
$ \Rightarrow 10 - ab = 14$
For continuity at '0'
$\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to {0^ + }} f(x) = f(0)$
$ \Rightarrow \mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to {0^ + }} {{\tan 2x - \sin 2x} \over {b{x^3}}} = - a$
$ \Rightarrow \mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to {0^ + }} {{{{8{x^3}} \over 3} + {{8{x^3}} \over {3!}}} \over {b{x^3}}} = - a$
$ \Rightarrow 8\left( {{1 \over 3} + {1 \over {3!}}} \right) = - ab$
$ \Rightarrow 4 = - ab$
$ \Rightarrow 10 - ab = 14$
2021
Q332
JEE Mains
Numerical
14 Mar 2026
Let $f:[0,3] \to R$ be defined by $f(x) = \min \{ x - [x],1 + [x] - x\} $ where [x] is the greatest integer less than or equal to x. Let P denote the set containing all x $\in$ [0, 3] where f i discontinuous, and Q denote the set containing all x $\in$ (0, 3) where f is not differentiable. Then the sum of number of elements in P and Q is equal to ______________.
Correct Answer: 5
Explanation:
1 $-$ {x} = 1 $-$ x; 0 $\le$ x < 1
Non differentiable at
$x = {1 \over 2},1,{3 \over 2},2,{5 \over 2}$
2021
Q333
JEE Mains
Numerical
14 Mar 2026
Consider the function
where P(x) is a polynomial such that P'' (x) is always a constant and P(3) = 9. If f(x) is continuous at x = 2, then P(5) is equal to _____________.
where P(x) is a polynomial such that P'' (x) is always a constant and P(3) = 9. If f(x) is continuous at x = 2, then P(5) is equal to _____________.
Correct Answer: 39
Explanation:
$f(x) = \left\{ {\matrix{
{{{P(x)} \over {\sin (x - 2)}},} & {x \ne 2} \cr
{7,} & {x = 2} \cr
} } \right.$
P''(x) = const. $\Rightarrow$ P(x) is a 2 degree polynomial
f(x) is cont. at x = 2
f(2+) = f(2$-$)
$\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to {2^ + }} {{P(x)} \over {\sin (x - 2)}} = 7$
$\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to {2^ + }} {{(x - 2)(ax + b)} \over {\sin (x - 2)}} = 7 \Rightarrow 2a + b = 7$
P(x) = (x $-$ 2)(ax + b)
P(3) = (3 $-$ 2)(3a + b) = 9 $\Rightarrow$ 3a + b = 9
a = 2, b = 3
P(5) = (5 $-$ 2)(2.5 + 3) = 3.13 = 39
P''(x) = const. $\Rightarrow$ P(x) is a 2 degree polynomial
f(x) is cont. at x = 2
f(2+) = f(2$-$)
$\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to {2^ + }} {{P(x)} \over {\sin (x - 2)}} = 7$
$\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to {2^ + }} {{(x - 2)(ax + b)} \over {\sin (x - 2)}} = 7 \Rightarrow 2a + b = 7$
P(x) = (x $-$ 2)(ax + b)
P(3) = (3 $-$ 2)(3a + b) = 9 $\Rightarrow$ 3a + b = 9
a = 2, b = 3
P(5) = (5 $-$ 2)(2.5 + 3) = 3.13 = 39
2021
Q334
JEE Mains
Numerical
14 Mar 2026
Let f : R $\to$ R be a function defined as $f(x) = \left\{ {\matrix{
{3\left( {1 - {{|x|} \over 2}} \right)} & {if} & {|x|\, \le 2} \cr
0 & {if} & {|x|\, > 2} \cr
} } \right.$
Let g : R $\to$ R be given by $g(x) = f(x + 2) - f(x - 2)$. If n and m denote the number of points in R where g is not continuous and not differentiable, respectively, then n + m is equal to ______________.
Let g : R $\to$ R be given by $g(x) = f(x + 2) - f(x - 2)$. If n and m denote the number of points in R where g is not continuous and not differentiable, respectively, then n + m is equal to ______________.
Correct Answer: 4
Explanation:
$f(x) = \left\{ {\matrix{ {3\left( {{{1 - \left| x \right|} \over 2}} \right)} & {if\,\left| x \right| \le 2} \cr 0 & {if\,\left| x \right| > 2} \cr } } \right.$
$g(x) = f(x + 2) - f(x - 2)$
$f(x) = \left\{ {\matrix{ {0,} & {x < - 2} \cr {{3 \over 2}(1 + x),} & { - 2 \le x < 0} \cr {{3 \over 2}(1 - x),} & {0 \le x < 2} \cr {0,} & {x > 2} \cr } } \right.$
$f(x + 2) = \left\{ {\matrix{ {0,} & {x < - 4} \cr {{3 \over 2}( 3 + x),} & { - 4 \le x < - 2} \cr {{3 \over 2}( - 1 - x),} & { - 2 \le x < 0} \cr {0,} & {x > 4} \cr } } \right.$
$f(x - 2) = \left\{ {\matrix{ {0,} & {x < 0} \cr {{3 \over 2}(x - 1),} & {0 \le x < 2} \cr {{3 \over 2}( - 1 - x),} & {2 \le x < 4} \cr {0,} & {x > 4} \cr } } \right.$
$g(x) = f(x + 2) + f(x - 2)$
$ = \left\{ {\matrix{ {{{3x} \over 2} + 6,} & { - 4 \le x \le 2} \cr { - {{3x} \over 2},} & { - 2 < x < 2} \cr {{{3x} \over 2} - 6,} & {2 \le x \le 4} \cr {0,} & {\left| x \right| > 4} \cr } } \right.$
So, n = 0 and m = 4
$\therefore$ m + n = 4
2021
Q335
JEE Mains
Numerical
14 Mar 2026
Let a function g : [ 0, 4 ] $\to$ R be defined as
$g(x) = \left\{ {\matrix{ {\mathop {\max }\limits_{0 \le t \le x} \{ {t^3} - 6{t^2} + 9t - 3),} & {0 \le x \le 3} \cr {4 - x,} & {3 < x \le 4} \cr } } \right.$, then the number of points in the interval (0, 4) where g(x) is NOT differentiable, is ____________.
$g(x) = \left\{ {\matrix{ {\mathop {\max }\limits_{0 \le t \le x} \{ {t^3} - 6{t^2} + 9t - 3),} & {0 \le x \le 3} \cr {4 - x,} & {3 < x \le 4} \cr } } \right.$, then the number of points in the interval (0, 4) where g(x) is NOT differentiable, is ____________.
Correct Answer: 1
Explanation:
$f(x) = {x^3} - 6{x^2} + 9x - 3$
$f(x) = 3{x^2} - 12x + 9 = 3(x - 1)(x - 3)$
$f(1) = 1$, $f(3) = 3$
$g(x) = \left[ {\matrix{ {f(9x)} & {0 \le x \le 1} \cr 0 & {1 \le x \le 3} \cr { - 1} & {3 < x \le 4} \cr } } \right.$
g(x) is continuous
$g'(x) = \left[ {\matrix{ {3(x - 1)(x - 3)} & {0 \le x \le 1} \cr 0 & {1 \le x \le 3} \cr { - 1} & {3 < x \le 4} \cr } } \right.$
g(x) is non-differentiable at x = 3
$f(x) = 3{x^2} - 12x + 9 = 3(x - 1)(x - 3)$
$f(1) = 1$, $f(3) = 3$
$g(x) = \left[ {\matrix{ {f(9x)} & {0 \le x \le 1} \cr 0 & {1 \le x \le 3} \cr { - 1} & {3 < x \le 4} \cr } } \right.$
g(x) is continuous
$g'(x) = \left[ {\matrix{ {3(x - 1)(x - 3)} & {0 \le x \le 1} \cr 0 & {1 \le x \le 3} \cr { - 1} & {3 < x \le 4} \cr } } \right.$
g(x) is non-differentiable at x = 3
2021
Q336
JEE Mains
Numerical
14 Mar 2026
If $\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 0} {{\alpha x{e^x} - \beta {{\log }_e}(1 + x) + \gamma {x^2}{e^{ - x}}} \over {x{{\sin }^2}x}} = 10,\alpha ,\beta ,\gamma \in R$, then the value of $\alpha$ + $\beta$ + $\gamma$ is _____________.
Correct Answer: 3
Explanation:
$\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 0} {{\alpha x\left( {1 + x + {{{x^2}} \over x}} \right) - \beta \left( {x - {{{x^2}} \over 2} + {{{x^3}} \over 3}} \right) + \gamma {x^2}(1 - x)} \over {{x^3}}}$
$\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 0} {{x(\alpha - \beta ) + {x^2}\left( {\alpha + {\beta \over 2} + \gamma } \right) + {x^3}\left( {{\alpha \over 2} - {\beta \over 3} - \gamma } \right)} \over {{x^3}}} = 10$
For limit to exist
$\alpha - \beta = 0,\alpha + {\beta \over 2} + \gamma = 0$${\alpha \over 2} - {\beta \over 3} - \gamma = 10$ ..... (i)
$\beta = \alpha ,\gamma = - 3{\alpha \over 2}$
Put in (i)
${\alpha \over 2} - {\alpha \over 3} + {{3\alpha } \over 2} = 10$
${\alpha \over 6} + {{3\alpha } \over 2} = 10 \Rightarrow {{\alpha + 9\alpha } \over 6} = 10$
$ \Rightarrow \alpha = 6$
$\alpha$ = 6, $\beta$ = 6, $\gamma$ = $-$9
$\alpha$ + $\beta$ + $\gamma$ = 3
$\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 0} {{x(\alpha - \beta ) + {x^2}\left( {\alpha + {\beta \over 2} + \gamma } \right) + {x^3}\left( {{\alpha \over 2} - {\beta \over 3} - \gamma } \right)} \over {{x^3}}} = 10$
For limit to exist
$\alpha - \beta = 0,\alpha + {\beta \over 2} + \gamma = 0$${\alpha \over 2} - {\beta \over 3} - \gamma = 10$ ..... (i)
$\beta = \alpha ,\gamma = - 3{\alpha \over 2}$
Put in (i)
${\alpha \over 2} - {\alpha \over 3} + {{3\alpha } \over 2} = 10$
${\alpha \over 6} + {{3\alpha } \over 2} = 10 \Rightarrow {{\alpha + 9\alpha } \over 6} = 10$
$ \Rightarrow \alpha = 6$
$\alpha$ = 6, $\beta$ = 6, $\gamma$ = $-$9
$\alpha$ + $\beta$ + $\gamma$ = 3
2021
Q337
JEE Mains
Numerical
14 Mar 2026
If the value of $\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 0} {(2 - \cos x\sqrt {\cos 2x} )^{\left( {{{x + 2} \over {{x^2}}}} \right)}}$ is equal to ea, then a is equal to __________.
Correct Answer: 3
Explanation:
$\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 0} {(2 - \cos x\sqrt {\cos 2x} )^{{{x + 2} \over {{x^2}}}}}$
form : 1$\infty$ $ = {e^{\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 0} \left( {{{1 - \cos x\sqrt {\cos 2x} } \over {{x^2}}}} \right) \times (x + 2)}}$
Now, $\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 0} {{1 - \cos x\sqrt {\cos 2x} } \over {{x^2}}} = \mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 0} {{\sin x\sqrt {\cos 2x} - \cos x \times {1 \over {2\sqrt {\cos 2x} }} \times ( - 2sin2x)} \over {2x}}$ (by L' Hospital Rule)
$\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 0} {{\sin x\cos 2x + \sin 2x.\cos x} \over {2x}} = {1 \over 2} + 1 = {3 \over 2}$
So, ${e^{\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 0} \left( {{{1 - \cos x\sqrt {\cos 2x} } \over {{x^2}}}} \right)(x + 2)}}$
$ = {e^{{3 \over 2} \times 2}} = {e^3}$
$\Rightarrow$ a = 3
form : 1$\infty$ $ = {e^{\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 0} \left( {{{1 - \cos x\sqrt {\cos 2x} } \over {{x^2}}}} \right) \times (x + 2)}}$
Now, $\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 0} {{1 - \cos x\sqrt {\cos 2x} } \over {{x^2}}} = \mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 0} {{\sin x\sqrt {\cos 2x} - \cos x \times {1 \over {2\sqrt {\cos 2x} }} \times ( - 2sin2x)} \over {2x}}$ (by L' Hospital Rule)
$\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 0} {{\sin x\cos 2x + \sin 2x.\cos x} \over {2x}} = {1 \over 2} + 1 = {3 \over 2}$
So, ${e^{\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 0} \left( {{{1 - \cos x\sqrt {\cos 2x} } \over {{x^2}}}} \right)(x + 2)}}$
$ = {e^{{3 \over 2} \times 2}} = {e^3}$
$\Rightarrow$ a = 3
2021
Q338
JEE Mains
Numerical
14 Mar 2026
Let f : R $ \to $ R satisfy the equation f(x + y) = f(x) . f(y) for all x, y $\in$R and f(x) $\ne$ 0 for any x$\in$R. If the function f is differentiable at x = 0 and f'(0) = 3, then
$\mathop {\lim }\limits_{h \to 0} {1 \over h}(f(h) - 1)$ is equal to ____________.
$\mathop {\lim }\limits_{h \to 0} {1 \over h}(f(h) - 1)$ is equal to ____________.
Correct Answer: 3
Explanation:
Given, $f(x + y) = f(x)\,.\,f(y)\,\forall x,y \in R$
$\therefore$ $f(x) = {a^x} \Rightarrow f'(x) = {a^x}\,.\,\log (a)$
Now, $f'(0) = \log (a) \Rightarrow 3 = \log (a) \Rightarrow a = {e^3}$
$\therefore$ $f(x) = {({e^3})^x} = {e^{3x}}$
$\therefore$ $f(h) = {e^{3h}}$
Now, $\mathop {\lim }\limits_{h \to 0} \left( {{{f(h) - 1} \over h}} \right) = \mathop {\lim }\limits_{h \to 0} \left( {{{{e^{3h}} - 1} \over h}} \right)$
$ = \mathop {\lim }\limits_{h \to 0} \left( {{{{e^{3h}} - 1} \over {3h}} \times 3} \right) = 3 \times 1 = 3$
2021
Q339
JEE Mains
Numerical
14 Mar 2026
If the function $f(x) = {{\cos (\sin x) - \cos x} \over {{x^4}}}$ is continuous at each point in its domain and $f(0) = {1 \over k}$, then k is ____________.
Correct Answer: 6
Explanation:
$\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 0} f\left( x \right) = \mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 0} {{\cos \left( {\sin x} \right) - \cos x} \over {{x^4}}}$
$ \Rightarrow $ ${1 \over k} = \mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 0} {{2\sin \left( {{{\sin x + x} \over 2}} \right)\sin \left( {{{x - \sin x} \over 2}} \right)} \over {{x^4}}}$
= $\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 0} {{2\sin \left( {{{x + \sin x} \over 2}} \right)} \over {\left( {{{x + \sin x} \over 2}} \right)}} \times {{\sin \left( {{{x - \sin x} \over 2}} \right)} \over {\left( {{{x - \sin x} \over 2}} \right)}} \times {{{x^2} - {{\sin }^2}x} \over {4{x^4}}}$
= $\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 0} 2 \times 1 \times \left( {{{x + \sin x} \over x}} \right)\left( {{{x - \sin x} \over {{x^3}}}} \right) \times {1 \over 4}$
= $\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 0} 2 \times 1 \times \left( {{{1 + \cos x} \over 1}} \right)\left( {{{1 - \cos x} \over {3{x^2}}}} \right) \times {1 \over 4}$
= $\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 0} 2 \times 1 \times \left( {{{1 + 1} \over 1}} \right)\left( {{{1 - \cos x} \over {3{x^2}}}} \right) \times {1 \over 4}$
= $\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 0} 2 \times 1 \times \left( {{{1 + 1} \over 1}} \right)\left( {{{1 + \sin x} \over {6x}}} \right) \times {1 \over 4}$
= $2 \times 2 \times {1 \over 6} \times {1 \over 4}$ = ${1 \over 6}$
$ \Rightarrow $ ${1 \over k} = \mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 0} {{2\sin \left( {{{\sin x + x} \over 2}} \right)\sin \left( {{{x - \sin x} \over 2}} \right)} \over {{x^4}}}$
= $\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 0} {{2\sin \left( {{{x + \sin x} \over 2}} \right)} \over {\left( {{{x + \sin x} \over 2}} \right)}} \times {{\sin \left( {{{x - \sin x} \over 2}} \right)} \over {\left( {{{x - \sin x} \over 2}} \right)}} \times {{{x^2} - {{\sin }^2}x} \over {4{x^4}}}$
= $\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 0} 2 \times 1 \times \left( {{{x + \sin x} \over x}} \right)\left( {{{x - \sin x} \over {{x^3}}}} \right) \times {1 \over 4}$
= $\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 0} 2 \times 1 \times \left( {{{1 + \cos x} \over 1}} \right)\left( {{{1 - \cos x} \over {3{x^2}}}} \right) \times {1 \over 4}$
= $\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 0} 2 \times 1 \times \left( {{{1 + 1} \over 1}} \right)\left( {{{1 - \cos x} \over {3{x^2}}}} \right) \times {1 \over 4}$
= $\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 0} 2 \times 1 \times \left( {{{1 + 1} \over 1}} \right)\left( {{{1 + \sin x} \over {6x}}} \right) \times {1 \over 4}$
= $2 \times 2 \times {1 \over 6} \times {1 \over 4}$ = ${1 \over 6}$
2021
Q340
JEE Mains
Numerical
14 Mar 2026
Let f : R $ \to $ R and g : R $ \to $ R be defined as
$f(x) = \left\{ {\matrix{ {x + a,} & {x < 0} \cr {|x - 1|,} & {x \ge 0} \cr } } \right.$ and
$g(x) = \left\{ {\matrix{ {x + 1,} & {x < 0} \cr {{{(x - 1)}^2} + b,} & {x \ge 0} \cr } } \right.$,
where a, b are non-negative real numbers. If (gof) (x) is continuous for all x $\in$ R, then a + b is equal to ____________.
$f(x) = \left\{ {\matrix{ {x + a,} & {x < 0} \cr {|x - 1|,} & {x \ge 0} \cr } } \right.$ and
$g(x) = \left\{ {\matrix{ {x + 1,} & {x < 0} \cr {{{(x - 1)}^2} + b,} & {x \ge 0} \cr } } \right.$,
where a, b are non-negative real numbers. If (gof) (x) is continuous for all x $\in$ R, then a + b is equal to ____________.
Correct Answer: 1
Explanation:
$g[f(x)] = \left[ {\matrix{
{f(x) + 1} & {f(x) < 0} \cr
{{{(f(x) - 1)}^2} + b} & {f(x) \ge 0} \cr
} } \right.$
$g[f(x)] = \left[ {\matrix{ {x + a + 1} & {x + a < 0\& x < 0} \cr {|x - 1| + 1} & {|x - 1| < 0\& x \ge 0} \cr {{{(x + a - 1)}^2} + b} & {x + a \ge 0\& x < 0} \cr {{{(|x - 1| - 1)}^2} + b} & {|x - 1| \ge 0\& x \ge 0} \cr } } \right.$
$g[f(x)] = \left[ {\matrix{ {x + a + 1} & {x \in ( - \infty , - a)\& x \in ( - \infty ,0)} \cr {|x - 1| + 1} & {x \in \phi } \cr {{{(x + a - 1)}^2} + b} & {x \in [ - a,\infty )\& x \in [0,\infty )} \cr {{{(|x - 1| - 1)}^2} + b} & {x \in R\& x \in [0,\infty )} \cr } } \right.$
$g[f(x)] = \left[ {\matrix{ {x + a + 1} & {x \in ( - \infty , - a)} \cr {{{(x + a - 1)}^2} + b} & {x \in [ - a,0)} \cr {{{(|x - 1| - 1)}^2} + b} & {x \in [0,\infty )} \cr } } \right.$
g(f(x)) is continuous.
At x = $-$a
-a + a + 1 = (-a + a - 1)2 + b
$ \Rightarrow $ 1 = b + 1
$ \Rightarrow $ b = 0
at x = 0
(a $-$1)2 + b = (|0 - 1| - 1)2 + b
$ \Rightarrow $ (a $-$1)2 + b = b
$ \Rightarrow $ a = 1
$ \Rightarrow $ a + b = 1
$g[f(x)] = \left[ {\matrix{ {x + a + 1} & {x + a < 0\& x < 0} \cr {|x - 1| + 1} & {|x - 1| < 0\& x \ge 0} \cr {{{(x + a - 1)}^2} + b} & {x + a \ge 0\& x < 0} \cr {{{(|x - 1| - 1)}^2} + b} & {|x - 1| \ge 0\& x \ge 0} \cr } } \right.$
$g[f(x)] = \left[ {\matrix{ {x + a + 1} & {x \in ( - \infty , - a)\& x \in ( - \infty ,0)} \cr {|x - 1| + 1} & {x \in \phi } \cr {{{(x + a - 1)}^2} + b} & {x \in [ - a,\infty )\& x \in [0,\infty )} \cr {{{(|x - 1| - 1)}^2} + b} & {x \in R\& x \in [0,\infty )} \cr } } \right.$
$g[f(x)] = \left[ {\matrix{ {x + a + 1} & {x \in ( - \infty , - a)} \cr {{{(x + a - 1)}^2} + b} & {x \in [ - a,0)} \cr {{{(|x - 1| - 1)}^2} + b} & {x \in [0,\infty )} \cr } } \right.$
g(f(x)) is continuous.
At x = $-$a
-a + a + 1 = (-a + a - 1)2 + b
$ \Rightarrow $ 1 = b + 1
$ \Rightarrow $ b = 0
at x = 0
(a $-$1)2 + b = (|0 - 1| - 1)2 + b
$ \Rightarrow $ (a $-$1)2 + b = b
$ \Rightarrow $ a = 1
$ \Rightarrow $ a + b = 1
2021
Q341
JEE Mains
Numerical
14 Mar 2026
If $\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 0} {{a{e^x} - b\cos x + c{e^{ - x}}} \over {x\sin x}} = 2$, then a + b + c is equal to ____________.
Correct Answer: 4
Explanation:
$\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 0} {{\left\{ {a\left( {1 + x + {{{x^2}} \over {2!}} + .....} \right) - b\left( {1 - {{{x^2}} \over {2!}} + {{{x^4}} \over {4!}}......} \right) + c\left( {1 - x + {{{x^2}} \over {2!}}......} \right)} \right\}} \over {x\left( {x - {{{x^3}} \over {3!}} + .....} \right)}} = 2$
$ \therefore $ $\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 0} {{(a - b + c) + x(a - c) + {x^2}\left( {{a \over 2} + {b \over 2} + {c \over 2}} \right) + ....} \over {{x^2}\left( {1 - {{{x^2}} \over 6}....} \right)}} = 2$
For this limit to exist
a $-$ b + c = 0 & a $-$ c = 0
& ${a \over 2} + {b \over 2} + {c \over 2} = 2$
$ \Rightarrow $ a + b + c = 4
$ \therefore $ $\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 0} {{(a - b + c) + x(a - c) + {x^2}\left( {{a \over 2} + {b \over 2} + {c \over 2}} \right) + ....} \over {{x^2}\left( {1 - {{{x^2}} \over 6}....} \right)}} = 2$
For this limit to exist
a $-$ b + c = 0 & a $-$ c = 0
& ${a \over 2} + {b \over 2} + {c \over 2} = 2$
$ \Rightarrow $ a + b + c = 4
2021
Q342
JEE Mains
Numerical
14 Mar 2026
A function f is defined on [$-$3, 3] as
$f(x) = \left\{ {\matrix{ {\min \{ |x|,2 - {x^2}\} ,} & { - 2 \le x \le 2} \cr {[|x|],} & {2 < |x| \le 3} \cr } } \right.$ where [x] denotes the greatest integer $ \le $ x. The number of points, where f is not differentiable in ($-$3, 3) is ___________.
$f(x) = \left\{ {\matrix{ {\min \{ |x|,2 - {x^2}\} ,} & { - 2 \le x \le 2} \cr {[|x|],} & {2 < |x| \le 3} \cr } } \right.$ where [x] denotes the greatest integer $ \le $ x. The number of points, where f is not differentiable in ($-$3, 3) is ___________.
Correct Answer: 5
Explanation:
Points of non-differentiability in ($-$3, 3) are at x = $-$2, $-$1, 0, 1, 2.
i.e. 5 points.
2021
Q343
JEE Mains
Numerical
14 Mar 2026
If $\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 0} {{ax - ({e^{4x}} - 1)} \over {ax({e^{4x}} - 1)}}$ exists and is equal to b, then the value of a $-$ 2b is __________.
Correct Answer: 5
Explanation:
$\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 0} {{ax - \left( {{e^{4x}} - 1} \right)} \over {ax\left( {{e^{4x}} - 1} \right)}}$
Applying L' Hospital Rule
$\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 0} {{a - 4{e^{4x}}} \over {a\left( {{e^{4x}} - 1} \right) + ax\left( {4{e^{4x}}} \right)}}$
This is ${{a - 4} \over 0}$.
limit exist only when $a - 4 = 0$ $ \Rightarrow $ a = 4
Applying L' Hospital Rule
$\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 0} {{ - 16{e^{4x}}} \over {a\left( {4{e^{4x}}} \right) + a\left( {4{e^{4x}}} \right) + ax\left( {16{e^{4x}}} \right)}}$
= ${{ - 16} \over {4a + 4a}} = {{ - 16} \over {32}} = - {1 \over 2} = b$
$a - 2b = 4 - 2\left( {{{ - 1} \over 2}} \right) = 4 + 1 = 5$
Applying L' Hospital Rule
$\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 0} {{a - 4{e^{4x}}} \over {a\left( {{e^{4x}} - 1} \right) + ax\left( {4{e^{4x}}} \right)}}$
This is ${{a - 4} \over 0}$.
limit exist only when $a - 4 = 0$ $ \Rightarrow $ a = 4
Applying L' Hospital Rule
$\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 0} {{ - 16{e^{4x}}} \over {a\left( {4{e^{4x}}} \right) + a\left( {4{e^{4x}}} \right) + ax\left( {16{e^{4x}}} \right)}}$
= ${{ - 16} \over {4a + 4a}} = {{ - 16} \over {32}} = - {1 \over 2} = b$
$a - 2b = 4 - 2\left( {{{ - 1} \over 2}} \right) = 4 + 1 = 5$
2021
Q344
JEE Mains
Numerical
14 Mar 2026
The number of points, at which the function
f(x) = | 2x + 1 | $-$ 3| x + 2 | + | x2 + x $-$ 2 |, x$\in$R is not differentiable, is __________.
f(x) = | 2x + 1 | $-$ 3| x + 2 | + | x2 + x $-$ 2 |, x$\in$R is not differentiable, is __________.
Correct Answer: 2
Explanation:
$f(x) = |2x + 1| - 3|x + 2| + |{x^2} + x - 2|$
$f(x) = \left\{ {\matrix{ {{x^2} - 7;} & {x > 1} \cr { - {x^2} - 2x - 3;} & { - {1 \over 2} < x < 1} \cr { - {x^2} - 6x - 5;} & { - 2 < x < {{ - 1} \over 2}} \cr {{x^2} + 2x + 3;} & {x < - 2} \cr } } \right.$
$ \therefore $ $f'(x) = \left\{ {\matrix{ {2x;} & {x > 1} \cr {2x - 3;} & { - {1 \over 2} < x < 1} \cr { - 2x - 6;} & { - 2 < x < {{ - 1} \over 2}} \cr {2x + 2;} & {x < - 2} \cr } } \right.$
Check at 1, $-$2 and ${{ - 1} \over 2}$
Non. differentiable at x = 1 and ${{ - 1} \over 2}$
$f(x) = \left\{ {\matrix{ {{x^2} - 7;} & {x > 1} \cr { - {x^2} - 2x - 3;} & { - {1 \over 2} < x < 1} \cr { - {x^2} - 6x - 5;} & { - 2 < x < {{ - 1} \over 2}} \cr {{x^2} + 2x + 3;} & {x < - 2} \cr } } \right.$
$ \therefore $ $f'(x) = \left\{ {\matrix{ {2x;} & {x > 1} \cr {2x - 3;} & { - {1 \over 2} < x < 1} \cr { - 2x - 6;} & { - 2 < x < {{ - 1} \over 2}} \cr {2x + 2;} & {x < - 2} \cr } } \right.$
Check at 1, $-$2 and ${{ - 1} \over 2}$
Non. differentiable at x = 1 and ${{ - 1} \over 2}$
2021
Q345
JEE Mains
Numerical
14 Mar 2026
$\mathop {\lim }\limits_{n \to \infty } \tan \left\{ {\sum\limits_{r = 1}^n {{{\tan }^{ - 1}}\left( {{1 \over {1 + r + {r^2}}}} \right)} } \right\}$ is equal to ______.
Correct Answer: 1
Explanation:
${\tan ^{ - 1}}\left( {{1 \over {1 + r + {r^2}}}} \right)$
$ = {\tan ^{ - 1}}\left( {{{r + 1 - r} \over {1 + r(r + 1)}}} \right)$
$ = {\tan ^{ - 1}}(r + 1) - {\tan ^{ - 1}}r$
$ \therefore $ $\sum\limits_{r = 1}^n {\left( {{{\tan }^{ - 1}}(r + 1) - {{\tan }^{ - 1}}(r)} \right)} $
$ = {\tan ^{ - 1}}(2) - {\tan ^{ - 1}}(1) + ta{n^{ - 1}}(3) - {\tan ^1}(2) + ta{n^{ - 1}}(n + 1) - {\tan ^{ - 1}}(n)$
$ = {\tan ^{ - 1}}(n + 1) - {\tan ^{ - 1}}(1)$
$ = {\tan ^{ - 1}}\left( {{{n + 1 - 1} \over {1 + (n + 1)1}}} \right)$
$ = {\tan ^{ - 1}}\left( {{n \over {n + 2}}} \right)$
$\mathop {\lim }\limits_{n \to \infty } \tan \left( {\sum\limits_{r = 1}^n {{{\tan }^{ - 1}}\left( {{1 \over {1 + r + {r^2}}}} \right)} } \right)$
$ = \mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to \infty } \tan \left( {{{\tan }^{ - 1}}\left( {{n \over {n + 2}}} \right)} \right)$
$ = \mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to \infty } {n \over {n + 2}}$
$ = 1$
$ = {\tan ^{ - 1}}\left( {{{r + 1 - r} \over {1 + r(r + 1)}}} \right)$
$ = {\tan ^{ - 1}}(r + 1) - {\tan ^{ - 1}}r$
$ \therefore $ $\sum\limits_{r = 1}^n {\left( {{{\tan }^{ - 1}}(r + 1) - {{\tan }^{ - 1}}(r)} \right)} $
$ = {\tan ^{ - 1}}(2) - {\tan ^{ - 1}}(1) + ta{n^{ - 1}}(3) - {\tan ^1}(2) + ta{n^{ - 1}}(n + 1) - {\tan ^{ - 1}}(n)$
$ = {\tan ^{ - 1}}(n + 1) - {\tan ^{ - 1}}(1)$
$ = {\tan ^{ - 1}}\left( {{{n + 1 - 1} \over {1 + (n + 1)1}}} \right)$
$ = {\tan ^{ - 1}}\left( {{n \over {n + 2}}} \right)$
$\mathop {\lim }\limits_{n \to \infty } \tan \left( {\sum\limits_{r = 1}^n {{{\tan }^{ - 1}}\left( {{1 \over {1 + r + {r^2}}}} \right)} } \right)$
$ = \mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to \infty } \tan \left( {{{\tan }^{ - 1}}\left( {{n \over {n + 2}}} \right)} \right)$
$ = \mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to \infty } {n \over {n + 2}}$
$ = 1$
2021
Q346
JEE Advanced
MSQ
14 Mar 2026
Let f : R $\to$ R be defined by $f(x) = {{{x^2} - 3x - 6} \over {{x^2} + 2x + 4}}$
Then which of the following statements is (are) TRUE?
Then which of the following statements is (are) TRUE?
A.
f is decreasing in the interval ($-$2, $-$1)
B.
f is increasing in the interval (1, 2)
C.
f is onto
D.
Range of f is $\left[ { - {3 \over 2},2} \right]$
2021
Q347
AP-EAPCET
MCQ
20 May 2026
If $\lim _\limits{x \rightarrow 0}\left(\frac{11 x^3-3 x+4}{13 x^3-5 x^2-7}\right)=\frac{a}{b}$, then the value of $a+b$ equals
A.
11
B.
13
C.
8
D.
24
2021
Q348
AP-EAPCET
MCQ
20 May 2026
$\lim _\limits{x \rightarrow 1} \frac{(1-x)\left(1-x^2\right) \ldots\left(1-x^{2 n}\right)}{\left\{(1-x)\left(1-x^2\right) \ldots \ldots\left(1-x^n\right)\right\}^2}= $ _____________, $\forall n \in N$
A.
${ }^{2 n} P_n$
B.
${ }^{2 n} \mathrm{C}$
C.
$(2 n) !$
D.
$\frac{(2 n) !}{n !}$
2021
Q349
AP-EAPCET
MCQ
20 May 2026
If $f(x)=\frac{\log _e\left(1+x^2(\tan x)\right)}{\sin x^3}, x \neq 0$ is to be continuous at $x=0$, then $f(0)$ must be equal to
A.
1
B.
0
C.
$\frac{1}{2}$
D.
$-$1
2021
Q350
AP-EAPCET
MCQ
20 May 2026
$\mathop {\lim }\limits_{n \to \infty } {{n{{(2n + 1)}^2}} \over {(n + 2)({n^2} + 3n - 1)}}$ is equal to
A.
0
B.
4
C.
2
D.
$\infty$