Class 12 MathematicsImportant Questions for Board Exams 2025-26
22
Total Questions
21
Long Answer
0
Short Answer
Relations and Functions
2 questionsShow that the relation R in the set A = {1,2,3,4,5} defined as R = {(a,b): |a−b| is even} is an equivalence relation.
Let f: R→R defined by f(x) = 3x+5. Show f is bijective and find f⁻¹.
Inverse Trigonometric Functions
2 questionsFind the principal value of sin⁻¹(−√3/2).
Prove: tan⁻¹(1/2) + tan⁻¹(1/3) = π/4.
Matrices
1 questionsExpress the matrix A = [[2,−2,−4],[−1,3,4],[1,−2,−3]] as the sum of a symmetric and skew-symmetric matrix.
Determinants
1 questionsUsing properties of determinants, prove: |a+b+2c, a, b; c, b+c+2a, b; c, a, c+a+2b| = 2(a+b+c)³
Continuity and Differentiability
2 questionsFind dy/dx if y = (sin x)^x + x^(sin x).
If x = a(cos θ + θ sin θ) and y = a(sin θ − θ cos θ), find d²y/dx².
Application of Derivatives
2 questionsFind the intervals in which f(x) = 2x³ − 9x² + 12x − 5 is increasing or decreasing.
Find the dimensions of a rectangle with maximum area inscribed in a circle of radius r.
Integrals
2 questionsEvaluate: ∫(x² + 1)/(x⁴ + x² + 1) dx
Evaluate: ∫₀^π x/(1 + sin x) dx
Application of Integrals
2 questionsFind the area enclosed by the ellipse x²/4 + y²/9 = 1.
Find the area of the region bounded by y² = 4x and the line x = 3.
Differential Equations
2 questionsSolve: (x + y)dy + (x − y)dx = 0
Solve: dy/dx + 2y = e^(2x) sin x
Vector Algebra
1 questionsIf a⃗ × b⃗ = c⃗ × d⃗ and a⃗ × c⃗ = b⃗ × d⃗, show that (a⃗ − d⃗) is parallel to (b⃗ − c⃗).
Three Dimensional Geometry
1 questionsFind the shortest distance between the lines r⃗ = (1+λ)î + (2−λ)ĵ + (1+λ)k̂ and r⃗ = 2î − ĵ − k̂ + μ(2î + ĵ + 2k̂).
Linear Programming
2 questionsMaximise Z = 3x + 4y subject to x + y ≤ 4, x ≥ 0, y ≥ 0.
A factory makes tennis rackets and cricket bats. Formulate as LPP and solve graphically.
Probability
2 questionsA card from a pack of 52 cards is lost. From the remaining 51 cards, two are drawn and both are found to be spades. Find the probability that the missing card is a spade.
Five cards are drawn from a pack of 52. Find the probability of getting 3 diamonds and 2 spades.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which are the most important questions in Class 12 Mathematics for CBSE board exam?
All 22 questions listed here are selected based on CBSE board exam frequency and marks weightage. Prioritise long-answer (5-mark) questions first — 21 questions here — as they carry the most marks. Short-answer questions (0 here) are next. Together they cover the questions most likely to appear.
Is it enough to study only important questions for CBSE Class 12 Mathematics?
Practising these 22 important questions gets you to 70–75% marks. For 85%+, also read chapter summaries and attempt at least one full sample paper under timed conditions. Use these important questions as your minimum baseline, not your ceiling.
How should I write answers in CBSE Class 12 Mathematics board exam?
For 1-mark questions: one direct sentence — no elaboration needed. For 3-mark questions: 3 clearly numbered points, each 1–2 lines. For 5-mark questions: brief intro + 4–5 numbered points with subject-specific keywords + 1-line conclusion. CBSE examiners look for keywords in marking schemes — structure your answers around them.
How many questions come from each chapter in Class 12 Mathematics CBSE board exam?
CBSE doesn't publish a fixed chapter-wise distribution, but chapters with more important questions listed here have historically appeared more frequently in board papers. Focus extra time on chapters with 5 or more questions — those chapters consistently carry high marks.