For a ∈ R (the set of all real numbers), a ≠ - 1 , lim n → ∞ 1 a + 2 a + … + n a n + 1 a - 1 na + 1 + na + 2 + …+ na + n = 1 6 0 Then a =

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For $a \in R$ (the set of all real numbers), $a \neq - 1$ , $lim_{n \to \infty} \frac{(1^{a} + 2^{a} + \dots + n^{a})}{{(n + 1)}^{a - 1} [(na + 1) + (na + 2) + \dots + (na + n)]} = \frac{1}{60}$ Then a =

A 5
B 7
C $\frac{- 15}{2}$
D $\frac{- 17}{2}$

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(D) $\frac{- 17}{2}$

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This numerical can be solved by using the concept of Definite integral as limit of sum.

\underset{n \to \infty}{Lim} \frac{{\sum r^{a}}_{r = 1}^{n}}{{(n + 1)}^{a - 1} [\sum_{r = 1}^{n} (n a + r)]}

Apply the relevant identity from the chapter and substitute the values established in the previous step, keeping the original constraint in view.

Use the simplified expression to isolate the unknown, then plug the result back into the question setup to confirm the working is internally consistent.

Cross-check against a boundary or limiting case. Both the dimensional balance and the qualitative behaviour at the extreme should agree with the candidate answer.

Combine the steps above to identify the correct option. The remaining choices each fail at least one of the consistency, dimensional, or boundary checks.

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(A) The minimum value of $\frac{x^2+2 x+4}{x+2}$ is	(p) 0
(B) Let $A$ and $B$ be $3 \times 3$ matrices of real numbers, where $A$ is symmetric, $B$ is skew-symmetric and $(A+B)(A-B) =$ $(A-B)(A+B)$. If $(A B)^t=(-1)^k$ $A B$, where $(A B)^t$ is the transpose of the matrix $A B$, then possible values of $k$ are	(q) 1
(C) Let $a=\log _3 \log _3 2$. An integer $k$ satisfying $1<2^{\left(-k+3^{-a}\right)}<2$, must be less than	(r) 2
(D) If $\sin \theta=\cos \phi$, then the possible values of $\frac{1}{\pi}\left(\theta \pm \phi-\frac{\pi}{2}\right)$ are	(s) 3

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(Q) Sandmeyer reaction	(2)
(R) Hoffmann bromamide degradation reaction	(3)
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Column I	Column II
(A) The minimum value of \(\frac{x^2+2 x+4}{x+2}\) is	(p) 0
(B) Let \(A\) and \(B\) be \(3 \times 3\) matrices of real numbers, where \(A\) is symmetric, \(B\) is skew-symmetric and \((A+B)(A-B) =\) \((A-B)(A+B)\). If \((A B)^t=(-1)^k\) \(A B\), where \((A B)^t\) is the transpose of the matrix \(A B\), then possible values of \(k\) are	(q) 1
(C) Let \(a=\log _3 \log _3 2\). An integer \(k\) satisfying \(1<2^{\left(-k+3^{-a}\right)}<2\), must be less than	(r) 2
(D) If \(\sin \theta=\cos \phi\), then the possible values of \(\frac{1}{\pi}\left(\theta \pm \phi-\frac{\pi}{2}\right)\) are	(s) 3