NEB Class 12 Science Mathematics Question Paper 2080 (Set regular) Nepal
This is the official NEB Class 12 (Science stream) Mathematics (गणित) question paper for 2080 Set regular, as set in the first_terminal first_terminal examination. It carries 75 full marks and a time allowance of 180 minutes, across 22 questions. On Kekkei you can attempt this Mathematics past paper online with a timer, get instant AI feedback and step-by-step solutions, and track the topics where you lose marks — completely free. Whether you are revising for your NEB Class 12 Mathematics exam or solving previous years' question papers, this 2080 paper is a great way to practise under real exam conditions.
Group A
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In how many ways the letter of word 'ALGEBRA' be arranged?
The word 'ALGEBRA' contains 7 letters where 'A' is repeated 2 times. The number of arrangements is .
If polygon has 44 diagonals, then the number of its side is
The number of diagonals of an -sided polygon is given by . Since sides cannot be negative, .
term from the end of the expression of is
The term from the end is equal to the term from the beginning when the terms are swapped: .
The value of is
Let . When , . The series becomes .
The value of is
By De Moivre's Theorem, .
The value of equals to
Multiply the numerator by (since ): which simplifies based on cube root of unity properties.
The condition that the line should be normal to the circle is
A normal to a circle must pass through its center. The center of the circle is . Substituting into the line gives .
If the straight line is tangent to the parabola , then the value of is
The line is , so and . For a parabola , . Condition of tangency is .
The derivative of is
Using chain rule: .
If the radius of a sphere changes from 2 to 2.1 cm then approximate increase in the surface area is
. Given and , .
The equation of the tangent to the curve at (4,3) is
The equation of the tangent to at is . Thus, .
Group B
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In how many ways can the letters of the word 'INTERVAL' be arranged so that:
a. all vowels are always together? (2) b. The vowels may occupy only the odd positions? (3)
Total letters = 8 (I, N, T, E, R, V, A, L). Vowels = 3 (I, E, A), Consonants = 5 (N, T, R, V, L). a. Treating vowels as one unit, total units = 5 + 1 = 6. Arrangements = . b. There are 4 odd positions (1, 3, 5, 7). 3 vowels can occupy 4 odd slots in ways. Remaining 5 consonants can be arranged in ways. Total = .
A committee of 5 is to be formed out of 6 gents and 4 ladies. In how many ways this can be done when:
a. at least two ladies are included? (3) b. at most two ladies are included? (2)
a. At least 2 ladies: (2L, 3G), (3L, 2G), (4L, 1G) . b. At most 2 ladies: (0L, 5G), (1L, 4G), (2L, 3G) .
a. State binomial theorem. Find the middle term in the expansion of . (3) b. If , prove that . (2)
a. Theorem statement: . Since , middle term is . b. Differentiating with respect to gives . Setting yields .
a. Prove that . (3) b. If , prove that . (2)
a. Let . The series is . b. Given
a. Use De Moivre's theorem to evaluate . (3) b. Use De Moivre's theorem to find the cube roots of 1. (2)
a. . b. for , giving .
a. Find the equation of the tangents to circle which are parallel to the line . (3) b. If the line touches the circle , prove that the point lies on a circle whose radius is . (2)
a. Parallel line form: . Distance from center equals radius : . b. Distance from to line is , representing a circle of radius .
a. Find the coordinates of the centre, vertices, eccentricity, foci and equation of directrix of the ellipse . (3) b. Find the equation of ellipse in standard form satisfying foci at and eccentricity . (2)
a. . Center . Vertices and . . Foci . Directrix: . b. Vertical ellipse since foci are on y-axis: . . Equation: .
a. The distance in meters travelled in seconds by a particle moving in a straight line is given by . Find the velocity and acceleration of the particle when seconds. (3) b. The radius of a circular plate is increasing at the rate of . At what rate is the area increasing when the radius of the plate is ? (2)
a. . At , . . At , . b. .
Group C
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a. In how many ways can 10 girls be arranged in a round table? (2) b. In how many ways can 7 boys be arranged at a round table so that two particular boys can be together? (3) c. In how many ways 4 girls and 4 boys be arranged alternatively at a round table? (3)
a. . b. Treat 2 boys as 1 unit. Total units = . Circular arrangement = . The 2 boys can swap in ways. Total = . c. Fix 4 boys first at the table in ways. This creates 4 spaces between them where 4 girls can sit in ways. Total = .
a. Find the equation of common tangent of the parabolas and . (4) b. Find the equation of the tangents to the parabola passing through the point , and find their points of contact. (4)
a. Tangent to is . Substituting in yields . For tangency, Discriminant = . Common tangent equation: . b. . Passes through or . Tangents: and . Points of contact are and .
a. Find derivatives of . (2) b. Evaluate by using L'Hospital's rule: . (3) c. If the radius of a sphere changes from to , find the approximate increase in its volume. (3)
a. . b. The limit expression standard form is . Applying L'Hospital rule repeatedly leads to . c. .
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