JEE Definite Integration PYQ
Solving JEE Definite Integration PYQ questions is an effective way to understand how integration concepts are tested in JEE Main and JEE Advanced. Unlike indefinite integration, definite integration involves fixed limits and often requires students to use properties, substitutions and symmetry rather than lengthy calculations.
Previous-year questions help students identify recurring question patterns and understand which formulas are most important. They also improve calculation speed and teach students when to apply a property instead of directly evaluating an integral. Regular practice of JEE PYQ problems can make this chapter more manageable and scoring.
For a function f(x), the standard form of a definite integral is:
$$∫abf(x)dx$$
Here, a is the lower limit and b is the upper limit. Students must understand that a definite integral represents a numerical value. It may also represent the signed area between a curve and the coordinate axis within the given limits.
JEE Definite Integration Important PYQ PDF
The JEE Definite Integration Important PYQ PDF provided below contains selected previous-year questions for structured practice. Students can use this PDF as part of their regular JEE Study Material to revise formulas, properties, and frequently tested question types.
Before checking the solutions, try to solve every question independently. Mark the problems that require more time or involve an unfamiliar method. Revisiting such questions during revision will strengthen your understanding and improve your ability to handle variations of the same concept.
The PDF can also be used for quick chapter-wise revision before attempting full-length mock tests. Download it and practise the questions in a distraction-free, timed environment.
Important Topics Covered in Definite Integration PYQs
Definite Integration PYQs cover both direct calculation and property-based questions. Students should be comfortable with standard integration formulas before moving to advanced problems. Many JEE Main questions from this chapter can be solved quickly by recognising the correct identity.
Important topics include:
- Fundamental theorem of calculus
- Properties of definite integrals
- Change of limits and substitution
- Integration of periodic functions
- Symmetry-based integrals
- Even and odd functions
- Definite integrals involving modulus functions
- Area under curves
- King’s property of definite integration
- Differentiation under the integral sign
Some commonly used properties are:
$$∫abf(x)dx=∫abf(a+b−x)dx$$
and
$$∫−aaf(x)dx=0$$
when $$f(x)$$ is an odd function. If $$f(x)$ is even, then:
$$∫−aaf(x)dx=2∫0af(x)dx$$
Learning these properties can significantly reduce the number of calculation steps required.
How to Solve Definite Integration PYQs Effectively
Start by checking the limits and studying the structure of the integrand. Before using direct integration, look for symmetry, periodicity or a standard definite integration property. This can convert a difficult-looking question into a short calculation.
While solving JEE Definite Integration Questions, follow these steps:
- Identify whether the integral can be evaluated directly.
- Check whether substituting x=a+b−t simplifies the expression.
- Determine whether the function is even, odd or periodic.
- Split the interval when modulus or greatest integer functions are involved.
- Verify the sign of the final answer, especially in area-based questions.
- Review incorrect attempts and record the property that you missed.
After completing chapter-wise practice, attempt a JEE Mains Mock Test to check whether you can recognise and solve integration questions under time pressure. Avoid memorising solutions because JEE may test the same property using a different function or format.
List of JEE Definite Integration PYQs
The questions listed below can be attempted as a chapter-wise test. Solve them without checking the answers, set a suitable time limit and review your accuracy after completing the test.
Pay attention to the method used in each solution. If a question takes too long, check whether a definite integration property could provide a shorter approach.
Question 1
Let $$f$$ be a twice differentiable function on $$\mathbb{R}$$. If $$f'(0) = 4$$ and $$f(x) + \displaystyle\int_0^x (x-t)f'(t) dt = (e^{2x} + e^{-2x})\cos 2x + \dfrac{2}{a}x$$, then $$(2a+1)^5a^2$$ is equal to ______.
correct answer:- 8
Question 2
Let f be a continuous function satisfying $$\int_0^{t^2} f(x) + x^2 dx = \frac{4}{3}t^3$$, $$\forall t > 0$$. Then $$f\left(\frac{\pi^{2}}{4}\right)$$ is equal to
correct answer:- 3
Question 3
The function $$f(x)$$, that satisfies the condition $$f(x) = x + \int_0^{\pi/2} \sin x \cos y f(y) dy$$, is:
correct answer:- 4
Question 4
Suppose $$𝑦 = 𝑦𝑥$$ be the solution curve to the differential equation $$\frac{dy}{dx}-y=2-e^{-x}$$ such that $$\lim_{x \rightarrow \infty} yx$$ If $$𝑎$$ and $$𝑏$$ are respectively the $$𝑥 -$$ and $$𝑦 -$$ intercept of the tangent to the curve at $$𝑥 = 0$$, then the value of $$𝑎 - 4𝑏$$ is equal to _______.
correct answer:- 3
Question 5
$$\displaystyle\int_0^{20\pi} (|\sin x| + |\cos x|)^2 dx$$ is equal to:
correct answer:- 4
Question 6
Let $$\left[\cdot\right]$$ be the greatest integer function. If $$(\alpha = \int_{0}^{64} \left( x^{1/3} - [x^{1/3}] \right)\, dx $$, then $$\frac{1}{\pi} \int_{0}^{\alpha\pi } \left( \frac{\sin^{2}\theta } {\sin^{6}\theta + \cos^{6}\theta} \right) d\theta$$ is equal to ____ .
correct answer:- 36
Question 7
The value of $$\int_{\frac{-\pi}{6}}^{\frac{\pi}{6}}\left(\frac{\pi+4x^{11}}{1-\sin(|x|+\frac{\pi}{6})}\right)dx$$ is equal to :
correct answer:- 3
Question 8
Let $$g(x) = \int_0^x f(t)dt$$, where $$f$$ is continuous function in $$[0, 3]$$ such that $$\frac{1}{3} \le f(t) \le 1$$ for all $$t \in [0, 1]$$ and $$0 \le f(t) \le \frac{1}{2}$$ for all $$t \in (1, 3]$$.
The largest possible interval in which $$g(3)$$ lies is :
correct answer:- 3
Question 9
Let $$f(x)$$ be a function satisfying $$f(x) + f(\pi - x) = \pi^2$$, $$\forall x \in \mathbb{R}$$. Then $$\int_0^\pi f(x) \sin x \, dx$$ is equal to
correct answer:- 3
Question 10
A value of $$\alpha$$ such that $$\int_\alpha^{\alpha+1} \frac{dx}{(x + \alpha)(x + \alpha + 1)} = \log_e\left(\frac{9}{8}\right)$$ is
correct answer:- 3
Question 11
The area of the region enclosed by the parabola $$y = 4x - x^2$$ and $$3y = (x - 4)^2$$ is equal to
correct answer:- 3
Question 12
The area (in sq. unit) bounded by the curve $$4y^2 = x^2(4-x)(x-2)$$ is equal to
correct answer:- 3
Question 13
Let $$f(x)$$ be a differentiable function defined on $$[0, 2]$$ such that $$f'(x) = f'(2 - x)$$ for all $$x \in (0, 2)$$, $$f(0) = 1$$ and $$f(2) = e^2$$. Then the value of $$\int_0^2 f(x)dx$$ is
correct answer:- 2
Question 14
The area of the region $$\{(x,y): y \leq \pi - |x|, \; y \leq |x \sin x|, \; y \geq 0\}$$ is :
correct answer:- 2
Question 15
Let $$\int_{-2}^{2} (|\sin x| + [x \sin x])\,dx = 2(3 - \cos 2) + \beta$$, where $$[\cdot]$$ is the greatest integer function. Then $$\beta \sin\left(\frac{\beta}{2}\right)$$ equals :
correct answer:- 2
Question 16
If the integral $$\int_0^{10} \frac{|\sin 2\pi x|}{e^{[x]}}dx = \alpha e^{-1} + \beta e^{-\frac{1}{2}} + \gamma$$, where $$\alpha, \beta, \gamma$$ are integers and $$[x]$$ denotes the greatest integer less than or equal to $$x$$, then the value of $$\alpha + \beta + \gamma$$ is equal to:
correct answer:- 1
Question 17
If $$\alpha = \int_0^{2\sqrt{3}} \log_2(x^2 + 4) dx + \int_2^4 \sqrt{2^x - 4} \, dx$$, then $$\alpha^2$$ is equal to __________.
correct answer:- 192
Question 18
Let $$[\cdot]$$ denote the greatest integer function. Then the value of $$\int_0^3 \left(\frac{e^x + e^{-x}}{[x]!}\right) dx$$ is :
correct answer:- 2
Question 19
Let $$f : [0, 1] \to [0, 1]$$ be the function defined by $$f(x) = \frac{x^3}{3} - x^2 + \frac{5}{9}x + \frac{17}{36}$$. Consider the square region $$S = [0, 1] \times [0, 1]$$. Let $$G = \{(x, y) \in S : y > f(x)\}$$ be called the green region and $$R = \{(x, y) \in S : y < f(x)\}$$ be called the red region. Let $$L_h = \{(x, h) \in S : x \in [0, 1]\}$$ be the horizontal line drawn at a height $$h \in [0, 1]$$. Then which of the following statements is(are) true?
correct answer:- 2,3,4
Question 20
Let $$A = \begin{pmatrix} 1 & 2 \\ -2 & -5 \end{pmatrix}$$. Let $$\alpha, \beta \in \mathbb{R}$$ be such that $$\alpha A^2 + \beta A = 2I$$. Then $$\alpha + \beta$$ is equal to
correct answer:- 4
Question 21
Let $$\vec{a} = 2\hat{i} - \hat{j} + 5\hat{k}$$ and $$\vec{b} = \alpha \hat{i} + \beta \hat{j} + 2\hat{k}$$. If $$\left(\left(\vec{a} \times \vec{b}\right) \times \hat{i}\right) \cdot \hat{k} = \frac{23}{2}$$, then $$\left|\vec{b} \times 2\hat{j}\right|$$ is equal to
correct answer:- 2
Question 22
The minimum value of the twice differentiable function $$f(x) = \int_0^x e^{x-t} f'(t) dt - (x^2 - x + 1)e^x$$, $$x \in \mathbb{R}$$, is
correct answer:- 1
Question 23
The area of the region enclosed by the parabolas $$y = x^2 - 5x$$ and $$y = 7x - x^2$$ is ______
correct answer:- 72
Question 24
If $$I_n = \int_{\pi/4}^{\pi/2} \cot^n x \, dx$$, then
correct answer:- 3
Question 25
The value of the integral, $$\int_1^3 [x^2 - 2x - 2] dx$$, where $$[x]$$ denotes the greatest integer less than or equal to $$x$$, is
correct answer:- 4
Question 26
If $$\int_{-a}^{a} (|x| + |x - 2|) dx = 22$$, $$a > 2$$ , then $$\int_{-a}^{a} (x + |x|) dx$$ is equal to ______
correct answer:- 9
Question 27
Let P be the foot of the perpendicular from the point Q(10,-3,-1) on the line $$\frac{x-3}{7}=\frac{y-2}{-1}=\frac{z+1}{-2}$$. Then the area of the right angled triangle PQR , where R is the point (3,-2,1),is
correct answer:- 4
Question 28
The integral $$\int_{\frac{\pi}{4}}^{\frac{3\pi}{4}} \frac{dx}{1 + \cos x}$$ is equal to
correct answer:- 2
Question 29
The integral $$\int \frac{2x^{12} + 5x^9}{(x^5 + x^3 + 1)^3} dx$$, is equal to
correct answer:- 4
Question 30
If $$\int_0^{\pi/3} \frac{\tan\theta}{\sqrt{2k\sec\theta}} d\theta = 1 - \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}$$, $$(k \gt 0)$$, then the value of $$k$$ is:
correct answer:- 3
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