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GATE DA 2024 Q15: Second derivative test: f′=0 and f″>0

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For any twice differentiable function f:R→Rf: \mathbb{R} \to \mathbb{R}, if at some x∗∈Rx^* \in \mathbb{R}, f′(x∗)=0f'(x^*) = 0 and f′′(x∗)>0f''(x^*) > 0, then the function ff necessarily has a ______ at x=x∗x = x^*.

Note: R\mathbb{R} denotes the set of real numbers.

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Answer: A (official GATE 2024 final answer key)

Concept used: Second derivative test for local extrema.

First step: A stationary point with positive curvature is a local minimum; nothing guarantees it is the lowest point overall.

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Source: official GATE 2024 DA question paper and final answer key, organised by IISc Bangalore. Question paper · Answer key