Q: In a rectangular hyperbola, if a curve is traced out by a point moving in such a way that the product of its distances from two fixed lines at right angles to each other is a constant, then those fixed lines are called
(a)asymptotes
(b)intercepts
(c)holes
(d)limits
Correct Answer: (a)
The correct answer is (a) 'asymptotes'. This question from the General Studies domain tests knowledge of Miscellaneous.