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Topic Numerical Methods
Asked 5 times in ESE over 4 years (2022–2026), peaking in 2022.
Key insights
- Most tested in ESE — 5 of 5 PYQs
- Most asked in 2022
- Recurs across 2 years (2022–2026)
Across exams
ESE · 5How the concept evolved
Rising — more than half its appearances (5 of 5) are since 2016.
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Sample questions
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ESE2026
What is the value of ∫₀⁶ 1/(1+3x+x²) dx by applying Simpson's 3/8th rule by taking h = 1 ?
- A 0·8145
- B 0·0295
- C 0·5215
- D 0·6315
Answer key not yet available (pending official release)
Engineering › Engineering Mathematics & General
ESE2026
If y4 is a polynomial for which fifth difference is constant and y1 + y7 = −496, y2 + y6 = 334, y3 + y5 = 962, then what is the value of y4 ?
- A 571·25
- B 536·75
- C 596·50
- D 597·25
Answer key not yet available (pending official release)
Engineering › Engineering Mathematics & General
ESE2022
What is the largest eigenvalue in modulus of the matrix A 3 2 9 with an initial vector (1 1, 1 )7 by 2 power method ?
- A 2022 ESE ✓
- B
- C
- D
✓ Correct answer: (A)
Engineering › Engineering Mathematics & General
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