Indian Institute of Technology Madras
BS Degree Programme · Examination & Study Paper
Algorithms for Data Science
Most repeated questions
Official Paper
Examination Instructions & Guidelines
- Solve on notebook/paper first before checking solutions.
- MCQ: Exactly 1 option is correct. Negative marking applies.
- NAT: Numerical response. No negative marking.
- Scientific calculator allowed for all calculations.
- Official answer key is sealed at the end of this sheet.
Type 1 · asked 2 times · Probability tools & randomized response
Find the covariance/variance of a linear map of a standard normal vector
Type 2 · asked 2 times · JL lemma, random matrices & SVD




