Parabola

2022 Q151 TS-EAMCET MCQ
20 May 2026

Let $L L^{\prime}$ be the latusrectum and $P Q$ be the focal chord of the parabola $y^2=16 x$. If $P=(1,4)$ and $P, L$ lie in the same quadrant, then $L Q=$

A.

5

B.

20

C.

$24 \sqrt{5}$

D.

$12 \sqrt{5}$

2022 Q152 TS-EAMCET MCQ
20 May 2026

If $P\left(\frac{1}{2}, 4\right)$ and $Q$ are the ends of a focal chord of the parabola $y^2=32 x$ and $S$ is the focus of the parabola, then $S Q=$

A.

$\frac{17}{2}$

B.

$\frac{\sqrt{65}}{2}$

C.

136

D.

$\frac{289}{2}$

2022 Q153 TS-EAMCET MCQ
20 May 2026

If the distance from a variable point $P$ to a fixed point $A(a, 0)$ is equal to the perpendicular distance from $P$ to the line $x+y=0$, then the equation of the locus of $P$ is

A.

$x^2+y^2-2 x y-4 a x=0$

B.

$x^2+y^2-2 x y-4 a x+2 a^2=0$

C.

$x^2-4 a y+y^2=0$

D.

$(x-a)^2+y^2=4 a x y$

2022 Q154 TS-EAMCET MCQ
20 May 2026

The point to which the origin is to be shifted by translation of axes so that the transformed equation of $y^2+4 y+8 x-2=0$ will not contain $y$ term and constant term is

A.

$\left(\frac{3}{4},-2\right)$

B.

$\left(\frac{-3}{4},-2\right)$

C.

$\left(2, \frac{3}{4}\right)$

D.

$\left(-2, \frac{-3}{4}\right)$

2022 Q155 TS-EAMCET MCQ
20 May 2026

Statement $14 x^2+y^2-4 x y-30 x-50 y+40=0$ is the equation of parabola having $(2,3)$ as its focus and $x+2 y+5=0$ as its directrix.

Statement II The equation of the directrix of the parabola $x^2-4 x+16 y+52=0$ is $y+1=0$

Which of the above statements is (are) true?

A.

Statement I is true, but Statement II is false

B.

Statement II is true, but Statement I is false

C.

Both Statement I and Statement II are true

D.

Both Statement I and Statement II are false

2022 Q156 TS-EAMCET MCQ
20 May 2026

The cartesian eql tion of the parabola $x=-2+2 t^2, y=2+4 t$ is

A.

$y^2-8 x-4 y+12=0$

B.

$y^2-8 x-4 y-12=0$

C.

$y^2+8 x-4 y-12=0$

D.

$y^2-8 x+4 y-12=0$

2022 Q157 TS-EAMCET MCQ
20 May 2026

The vertex and the focus of the parabola $2 x^2+5 y-6 x+1=0$ respectively, are

A.

$\left(\frac{-3}{2}, \frac{7}{10}\right),\left(\frac{-3}{2}, \frac{53}{40}\right)$

B.

$\left(\frac{-3}{2}, \frac{7}{10}\right),\left(\frac{-3}{2}, \frac{3}{40}\right)$

C.

$\left(\frac{3}{2}, \frac{7}{10}\right),\left(\frac{3}{2}, \frac{53}{40}\right)$

D.

$\left(\frac{3}{2}, \frac{7}{10}\right),\left(\frac{3}{2}, \frac{3}{40}\right)$

2022 Q158 TS-EAMCET MCQ
20 May 2026

The axis of a parabola is along the line $y=x$ and the distance of its vertex $A$ from $(0,0)$ is $\sqrt{2}$ and that of its focus $S$ from $(0,0)$ is $2 \sqrt{2}$. If $A$ and $S$ lie in first quadrant, then the equation of the parabola in parametric form is

A.

$x=(t+1)^2, y=(t-1)^2$

B.

$x=t^2, y=2 t$

C.

$x=(t-\sqrt{2})^2, y=(t+\sqrt{2})^2$

D.

$x=t^2+5, y=t^2-5$

2022 Q159 TS-EAMCET MCQ
20 May 2026

If $y^2=16 x$ is the given parabola, then the point of intersection of the focal chord through the point $(2,2)$ and the double ordinate of length 24 is

A.

$(3,1)$

B.

$(9,-5)$

C.

$(9,3)$

D.

$(8,-4)$

2022 Q160 TS-EAMCET MCQ
20 May 2026

Let $P Q$ and $R T$ be two focal chords of the parabola $y^2=16 x$. If $P=(4,8)$ are $R=(16,16)$, then $Q T=$

A.

5

B.

$4 \sqrt{5}$

C.

$4 \sqrt{13}$

D.

13

2022 Q161 AP-EAPCET MCQ
20 May 2026

Which of the following represents a parabola?

A.
$x=4 \cos t, y=4 \sin t$
B.
$x^2-2=-2 \cos t, y=\cos ^2\left(\frac{t}{2}\right)$
C.
$\sqrt{x}=\tan t, \sqrt{y}=\sec t$
D.
$x=\sqrt{1-\sin t}, y=\sin \left(\frac{t}{2}\right)+\cos \left(\frac{t}{2}\right)$
2022 Q162 AP-EAPCET MCQ
20 May 2026

Suppose a parabola passes through $(0,4),(1,9)$ and $(4,5)$ and has its axis parallel to the $Y$-axis. Then, the equation of the parabola is

A.
$19 x^2+12 y-79 x-48=0$
B.
$19 x^2+12 y-79 x+48=0$
C.
$19 y^2+12 x-79 y-48=0$
D.
$19 y^2+12 x-79 y+48=0$
2022 Q163 AP-EAPCET MCQ
20 May 2026

Suppose a parabola with focus at $(0,0)$ has $x-y+1=0$ as its tangent at the vertex. Then, the equation of its directrix is

A.
$x-y+2=0$
B.
$x-y-2=0$
C.
$x-y+3=0$
D.
$x-y+4=0$
2022 Q164 AP-EAPCET MCQ
20 May 2026

If $a x+b y=1$ is a normal to the parabola $y^2=4 p x$, then the condition is

A.
$4 a b=a^2+b^2$
B.
$4 p a b+a b^3=a^2 b^2$
C.
$p a^3=b^2-2 p a b^2$
D.
$p a^2+4 p a=a+b$
2022 Q165 BITSAT MCQ
11 Jun 2026

If the straight line $y = mx + c$ touches the parabola ${y^2} - 4ax + 4{a^3} = 0$, then c is

A.
$am + {a \over m}$
B.
$am - {a \over m}$
C.
${a \over m} + {a^2}m$
D.
${a \over m} - {a^2}m$
2022 Q166 BITSAT MCQ
11 Jun 2026

A normal is drawn at the point P to the parabola ${y^2} = 8x$, which is inclined at 60$^\circ$ with the straight line $y = 8$. Then the point P lies on the straight line

A.
$2x + y - 12 - 4\sqrt 3 = 0$
B.
$2x - y - 12 + 4\sqrt 3 = 0$
C.
$2x - y - 12 - 4\sqrt 3 = 0$
D.
None of these
2022 Q167 BITSAT MCQ
11 Jun 2026

For each parabola y = x2 + px + q, meeting coordinate axes at 3-distinct points, if circles are drawn through these points, then the family of circles must pass through

A.
(1, 0)
B.
(0, 1)
C.
(1, 1)
D.
(p, q)
2021 Q168 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
Consider the parabola with vertex $\left( {{1 \over 2},{3 \over 4}} \right)$ and the directrix $y = {1 \over 2}$. Let P be the point where the parabola meets the line $x = - {1 \over 2}$. If the normal to the parabola at P intersects the parabola again at the point Q, then (PQ)2 is equal to :
A.
${{75} \over 8}$
B.
${{125} \over {16}}$
C.
${{25} \over 2}$
D.
${{15} \over 2}$
2021 Q169 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
The length of the latus rectum of a parabola, whose vertex and focus are on the positive x-axis at a distance R and S (> R) respectively from the origin, is :
A.
4(S + R)
B.
2(S $-$ R)
C.
4(S $-$ R)
D.
2(S + R)
2021 Q170 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
If two tangents drawn from a point P to the
parabola y2 = 16(x $-$ 3) are at right angles, then the locus of point P is :
A.
x + 3 = 0
B.
x + 1 = 0
C.
x + 2 = 0
D.
x + 4 = 0
2021 Q171 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
A tangent and a normal are drawn at the point P(2, $-$4) on the parabola y2 = 8x, which meet the directrix of the parabola at the points A and B respectively. If Q(a, b) is a point such that AQBP is a square, then 2a + b is equal to :
A.
$-$16
B.
$-$18
C.
$-$12
D.
$-$20
2021 Q172 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
Let a parabola b be such that its vertex and focus lie on the positive x-axis at a distance 2 and 4 units from the origin, respectively. If tangents are drawn from O(0, 0) to the parabola P which meet P at S and R, then the area (in sq. units) of $\Delta$SOR is equal to :
A.
$16\sqrt 2 $
B.
16
C.
32
D.
$8\sqrt 2 $
2021 Q173 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
Let P be a variable point on the parabola $y = 4{x^2} + 1$. Then, the locus of the mid-point of the point P and the foot of the perpendicular drawn from the point P to the line y = x is :
A.
${(3x - y)^2} + (x - 3y) + 2 = 0$
B.
$2{(3x - y)^2} + (x - 3y) + 2 = 0$
C.
${(3x - y)^2} + 2(x - 3y) + 2 = 0$
D.
$2{(x - 3y)^2} + (3x - y) + 2 = 0$
2021 Q174 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
Let the tangent to the parabola S : y2 = 2x at the point P(2, 2) meet the x-axis at Q and normal at it meet the parabola S at the point R. Then the area (in sq. units) of the triangle PQR is equal to :
A.
${{25} \over 2}$
B.
${{35} \over 2}$
C.
${{15} \over 2}$
D.
25
2021 Q175 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
Let L be a tangent line to the parabola y2 = 4x $-$ 20 at (6, 2). If L is also a tangent to the ellipse ${{{x^2}} \over 2} + {{{y^2}} \over b} = 1$, then the value of b is equal to :
A.
20
B.
14
C.
16
D.
11
2021 Q176 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
Let C be the locus of the mirror image of a point on the parabola y2 = 4x with respect to the line y = x. Then the equation of tangent to C at P(2, 1) is :
A.
x $-$ y = 1
B.
2x + y = 5
C.
x + 3y = 5
D.
x + 2y = 4
2021 Q177 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
If the three normals drawn to the parabola, y2 = 2x pass through the point (a, 0) a $\ne$ 0, then 'a' must be greater than :
A.
${1 \over 2}$
B.
1
C.
$-$1
D.
$-$${1 \over 2}$
2021 Q178 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
The shortest distance between the line x $-$ y = 1 and the curve x2 = 2y is :
A.
0
B.
${1 \over 2{\sqrt 2 }}$
C.
${1 \over {\sqrt 2 }}$
D.
${1 \over 2}$
2021 Q179 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
A tangent is drawn to the parabola y2 = 6x which is perpendicular to the line 2x + y = 1. Which of the following points does NOT lie on it?
A.
(0, 3)
B.
($-$6, 0)
C.
(4, 5)
D.
(5, 4)
2021 Q180 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
If P is a point on the parabola y = x2 + 4 which is closest to the straight line y = 4x $-$ 1, then the co-ordinates of P are :
A.
($-$2, 8)
B.
(2, 8)
C.
(1, 5)
D.
(3, 13)
2021 Q181 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
The locus of the mid-point of the line segment joining the focus of the parabola y2 = 4ax to a moving point of the parabola, is another parabola whose directrix is :
A.
x = 0
B.
x = - ${a \over 2}$
C.
x = a
D.
x = ${a \over 2}$
2021 Q182 JEE Mains Numerical
14 Mar 2026
A tangent line L is drawn at the point (2, $-$4) on the parabola y2 = 8x. If the line L is also tangent to the circle x2 + y2 = a, then 'a' is equal to ___________.
2021 Q183 JEE Mains Numerical
14 Mar 2026
If the point on the curve y2 = 6x, nearest to the point $\left( {3,{3 \over 2}} \right)$ is ($\alpha$, $\beta$), then 2($\alpha$ + $\beta$) is equal to _____________.
2021 Q184 JEE Mains Numerical
14 Mar 2026
Let y = mx + c, m > 0 be the focal chord of y2 = $-$ 64x, which is tangent to (x + 10)2 + y2 = 4. Then, the value of 4$\sqrt 2 $ (m + c) is equal to _____________.
2021 Q185 JEE Mains Numerical
14 Mar 2026
A line is a common tangent to the circle (x $-$ 3)2 + y2 = 9 and the parabola y2 = 4x. If the two points of contact (a, b) and (c, d) are distinct and lie in the first quadrant, then 2(a + c) is equal to _________.
2021 Q186 JEE Advanced MSQ
14 Mar 2026
Let E denote the parabola y2 = 8x. Let P = ($-$2, 4), and let Q and Q' be two distinct points on E such that the lines PQ and PQ' are tangents to E. Let F be the focus of E. Then which of the following statements is(are) TRUE?
A.
The triangle PFQ is a right-angled triangle
B.
The triangle QPQ' is a right-angled triangle
C.
The distance between P and F is 5$\sqrt 2 $
D.
F lies on the line joining Q and Q'
2021 Q187 AP-EAPCET MCQ
20 May 2026

The point of intersection of the latus rectum and axis of the parabola $y^2+4 x+2 y-8=0$ is

A.
$\left(\frac{9}{4},-1\right)$
B.
$\left(\frac{5}{4},-1\right)$
C.
$\left(\frac{7}{2}, \frac{5}{2}\right)$
D.
$\left(\frac{-5}{4}, 1\right)$
2021 Q188 AP-EAPCET MCQ
20 May 2026

The coordinates of the focus of the parabola described parametrically by $x=5t^2+2$ and $y=10t+4$ (where t is a parameter) are

A.
(7, 4)
B.
(3, 4)
C.
(3, $-$4)
D.
($-$7, 4)
2021 Q189 AP-EAPCET MCQ
20 May 2026

Find the equation of the parabola which passes through (6, $-$2), has its vertex at the origin and its axis along the Y-axis.

A.
$y^2=18x$
B.
$x^2=18y$
C.
$y^2=-18x$
D.
$x^2=-18y$
2021 Q190 AP-EAPCET MCQ
20 May 2026

If one end of focal chord of the parabola $y^2=8x$ is $\left(\frac{1}{2},2\right)$, then the length of the focal chord is ................ units.

A.
$\frac{625}{4}$
B.
$\frac{5}{\sqrt2}$
C.
$\frac{25}{2}$
D.
25
2021 Q191 BITSAT MCQ
11 Jun 2026

The origin is shifted to (1, 2). The equation y2 $-$ 8x $-$ 4y + 12 = 0 changes to y2 = 4ax, then a is equal to

A.
1
B.
2
C.
$-$2
D.
$-$1
2020 Q192 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
The centre of the circle passing through the point (0, 1) and touching the parabola
y = x2 at the point (2, 4) is :
A.
$\left( {{6 \over 5},{{53} \over {10}}} \right)$
B.
$\left( {{3 \over {10}},{{16} \over 5}} \right)$
C.
$\left( {{{ - 53} \over {10}},{{16} \over 5}} \right)$
D.
$\left( {{{ - 16} \over 5},{{53} \over {10}}} \right)$
2020 Q193 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
Let L1 be a tangent to the parabola y2 = 4(x + 1)
and L2 be a tangent to the parabola y2 = 8(x + 2)
such that L1 and L2 intersect at right angles. Then L1 and L2 meet on the straight line :
A.
x + 3 = 0
B.
x + 2y = 0
C.
x + 2 = 0
D.
2x + 1 = 0
2020 Q194 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
If the common tangent to the parabolas,
y2 = 4x and x2 = 4y also touches the circle, x2 + y2 = c2,
then c is equal to :
A.
${1 \over {\sqrt 2 }}$
B.
${1 \over {2\sqrt 2 }}$
C.
${1 \over 2}$
D.
${1 \over 4}$
2020 Q195 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
Let the latus ractum of the parabola y2 = 4x be the common chord to the circles C1 and C2 each of them having radius 2$\sqrt 5 $. Then, the distance between the centres of the circles C1 and C2 is :
A.
8
B.
12
C.
$8\sqrt 5 $
D.
$4\sqrt 5 $
2020 Q196 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
Let P be a point on the parabola, y2 = 12x and N be the foot of the perpendicular drawn from P on the axis of the parabola. A line is now drawn through the mid-point M of PN, parallel to its axis which meets the parabola at Q. If the y-intercept of the line NQ is ${4 \over 3}$, then :
A.
MQ = ${1 \over 3}$
B.
PN = 4
C.
PN = 3
D.
MQ = ${1 \over 4}$
2020 Q197 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
The area (in sq. units) of an equilateral triangle inscribed in the parabola y2 = 8x, with one of its vertices on the vertex of this parabola, is :
A.
$256\sqrt 3 $
B.
$64\sqrt 3 $
C.
$128\sqrt 3 $
D.
$192\sqrt 3 $
2020 Q198 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
If one end of a focal chord AB of the parabola y2 = 8x is at $A\left( {{1 \over 2}, - 2} \right)$, then the equation of the tangent to it at B is :
A.
2x – y – 24 = 0
B.
x – 2y + 8 = 0
C.
x + 2y + 8 = 0
D.
2x + y – 24 = 0
2020 Q199 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
The locus of a point which divides the line segment joining the point (0, –1) and a point on the parabola, x2 = 4y, internally in the ratio 1 : 2, is :
A.
9x2 – 3y = 2
B.
4x2 – 3y = 2
C.
x2 – 3y = 2
D.
9x2 – 12y = 8
2020 Q200 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
If y = mx + 4 is a tangent to both the parabolas, y2 = 4x and x2 = 2by, then b is equal to :
A.
-128
B.
128
C.
-64
D.
-32