(a) Using integration, find the area bounded by the curve $y = x^2$ and the line $y = 2$. OR (b) Using integration, find the area bounded by the curve $9x^2 + 16y^2 = 144$ and the lines $x = 2$, $x = -2$.

Year	Paper Code	Set	Position
CBSE 2026	Series 65-7	Set 1	Question 33
CBSE 2026	Series 65-7	Set 2	Question 35
CBSE 2026	Series 65-7	Set 3	Question 33

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• Step 3: Correct final value or conclusion with mandatory SI units (+1 Mark)