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Published on: August 13, 2026
The direction ratios of the line 
are
A
3, 1, – 2
B
2, – 4, 1
C
D
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
A
If l, m, n are direction ratios of line, then by
For 
…..(i)
For 
…..(ii)
or 
or 
Direction ratios are 
.
Note : Option , 
may also be an answer but best answer is 
because in direction cosines are written.
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