Class 11 Maths MCQ – Binomial Theorem

Welcome to Class 11 Maths MCQ – Binomial Theorem. Here, we curated a set of 20 multiple-choice questions to test your knowledge of the Binomial Theorem in Maths.

1. The binomial expansion of (a + b)^2 is:

a) a^2 + b^2 + 2ab
b) a^2 + b^2 + ab
c) a^2 + 2ab + b^2
d) a^2 – 2ab + b^2

Answer:

c) a^2 + 2ab + b^2

Explanation:

Using the Binomial theorem, (a + b)^2 = a^2 + 2ab + b^2.

2. The coefficient of x^2 in the expansion of (1 + x)^5 is:

a) 10
b) 5
c) 15
d) 20

Answer:

a) 10

Explanation:

Using the formula nCk, we get 5C2 = 10.

3. In the expansion of (x + y)^n, the number of terms is:

a) n
b) n-1
c) n+1
d) 2n

Answer:

c) n+1

Explanation:

There are n+1 terms in the expansion.

4. The middle term in the expansion of (a + b)^6 is:

a) 15a^3b^3
b) 20a^3b^3
c) 10a^3b^3
d) 6a^3b^3

Answer:

b) 20a^3b^3

Explanation:

The middle term is 6C3 * a^3 * b^3 = 20a^3b^3.

5. The term independent of x in the expansion of (2x + 3/x)^5 is:

a) 486
b) 240
c) 120
d) 243

Answer:

d) 243

Explanation:

The term is 5C2 * (2x)^3 * (3/x)^2 = 243.

6. In the expansion of (1 + x)^n, the rth term is:

a) nCr x^(n-r)
b) nCr x^r
c) nCr+1 x^r
d) nCr-1 x^r

Answer:

b) nCr x^r

Explanation:

Using the general term formula.

7. The coefficient of x^4 in (1 – x^2)^5 is:

a) 0
b) 10
c) -10
d) 5

Answer:

c) -10

Explanation:

The term is 5C2 * (x^2)^2 = -10x^4.

8. The 3rd term in the expansion of (x^2 + 3/x)^6 is:

a) 540x^4
b) 540x^6
c) 540x^2
d) 540

Answer:

a) 540x^4

Explanation:

6C2 * (x^2)^4 * (3/x)^2 = 540x^4.

9. In the binomial expansion of (a + b)^n, if the fifth term is four times the fourth term, then n is:

a) 7
b) 8
c) 6
d) 5

Answer:

b) 8

Explanation:

Using the relationship of terms and simplifying, we get n = 8.

10. The general term of (x + y)^n is given by:

a) nCk x^k y^(n-k)
b) nCk x^(n-k) y^k
c) nCk+1 x^k y^(n-k)
d) nCk-1 x^k y^(n-k)

Answer:

b) nCk x^(n-k) y^k

Explanation:

It's derived from the binomial theorem's expansion.

11. If the coefficients of 2nd and 3rd terms in the expansion of (1 + x)^n are equal, then n is:

a) 2
b) 3
c) 4
d) 5

Answer:

d) 5

Explanation:

For 2nd and 3rd terms to be equal, nC1 = nC2. This gives n = 5.

12. The coefficient of x^5 in the expansion of (1 + x)^9 is:

a) 9
b) 36
c) 84
d) 126

Answer:

c) 84

Explanation:

It's given by 9C5 = 84.

13. The term independent of x in the expansion of (x + 1/x)^6 is:

a) 6
b) 15
c) 20
d) 1

Answer:

b) 15

Explanation:

It's given by 6C3 * x^3 * (1/x)^3 = 15.

14. The binomial expansion of (a – b)^3 is:

a) a^3 – 3a^2b + 3ab^2 – b^3
b) a^3 + 3a^2b + 3ab^2 + b^3
c) a^3 – 3a^2b – 3ab^2 + b^3
d) a^3 + 3a^2b – 3ab^2 + b^3

Answer:

c) a^3 – 3a^2b – 3ab^2 + b^3

Explanation:

Using the binomial expansion formula.

15. The sum of the coefficients in the expansion of (x – y)^7 is:

a) 0
b) 1
c) 7
d) 128

Answer:

b) 1

Explanation:

If we put x = 1 and y = 1, the sum becomes 2^7. Each term's coefficient when added gives 128, but half are subtracted out.

16. The coefficient of x^2 in (1 + x)^7 – (1 – x)^7 is:

a) 0
b) 70
c) 140
d) 21

Answer:

b) 70

Explanation:

From (1 + x)^7, coefficient of x^2 is 7C2 and from (1 – x)^7 it's -7C2. The difference is 2*7C2 = 70.

17. In the expansion of (a + b)^8, the ratio of the 7th term to the 8th term is:

a) 7:8
b) 1:7
c) 8:7
d) 7:1

Answer:

c) 8:7

Explanation:

Using the formula for the rth term, the ratio can be derived as 8:7.

18. The constant term in the expansion of (x + 3/x)^7 is:

a) 2187
b) 4374
c) 729
d) 21870

Answer:

a) 2187

Explanation:

It's given by 7C3 * x^3 * (3/x)^4 = 2187.

19. The expansion of (x + y)^0 is:

a) x
b) y
c) x + y
d) 1

Answer:

d) 1

Explanation:

Any non-zero number raised to the power of 0 is 1.

20. The coefficient of the 4th term in the expansion of (x + y)^9 is:

a) 84
b) 72
c) 36
d) 9

Answer:

a) 84

Explanation:

It's given by 9C3 = 84.

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