Let denote the set of all real numbers. Let be defined by
Then which of the following statements is (are) TRUE?
- A
The point is a point of local maxima of
- B
The point is a point of local minima of
- C
Number of points of local maxima of in the interval is
- D
Number of points of local minima of in the interval is
Step 1: Behaviour at .
Since , therefore
is a local minima.
Therefore, Option (B) is correct.
Step 2: Derivative for .
.
The sign of is governed by .

Step 3: Critical points beyond .
has, in each interval for , exactly one solution close to (but less than) . Also at the half-odd multiples of .
A sign chart on gives the alternating pattern: maxima at (near ), (near ), (near ). That is 3 maxima in . Option (C) TRUE.
Step 4: Minima on .
Within the relevant critical points are (near , a minimum) and (near , a maximum). Exactly one local minimum lies in this interval. Option (D) TRUE.
The correct options are (B), (C) and (D).
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