JEE Main 2019 April 08, Shift 2 Question Paper with Solutions
All 89 questions from the JEE Main 2019 (April 08, Shift 2) shift — Physics (30), Chemistry (29) and Mathematics (30) — each with the correct answer (answer key) and a step-by-step solution. Read it free online, or attempt the full paper as a timed mock test.
In a simple pendulum experiment for determination of acceleration due to gravity (g), time taken for 20 oscillations is measured by using a watch of 1 second least count. The mean value of time taken comes out to be 30 s. The length of the pendulum is measured by using a meter scale of least count 1 mm and the value obtained is 55.0 cm. The percentage error in the determination of g is close to
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(B)
(C)
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SolutionAnswer: Option 26.8%
Approach:
Express g from the pendulum formula and propagate the fractional errors in length and time.
Step 1:Determine the fractional error in length.
LΔL=55.00.1
Step 2:Determine the fractional error in time using total time of 30 s.
TΔT=301
Step 3:Combine the errors.
gΔg=0.0018+2(0.0333)=0.0685
Final answer: 6.8%
Q3Single correctUnits and Measurements
If Surface tension (S), Moment of Inertia (I) and Planck's constant (h), were to be taken as the fundamental units, the dimensional formula for linear momentum would be:
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(B)
(C)
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SolutionAnswer: Option 1S1/2I1/2h0
Approach:
Write dimensions of S, I, h and momentum in terms of M, L, T, then solve for the exponents.
Step 1:Set up the exponent equations from p = SaIbhc.
MLT−1=(MT−2)a(ML2)b(ML2T−1)c
Step 2:Solve the system of equations.
a=21,b=21,c=0
Final answer: S1/2I1/2h0
Q4Single correctKinematics
A particle starts from origin O from rest and moves with a uniform acceleration along the positive x-axis. Identify all figures that correctly represent the motion qualitatively. (a = acceleration, v = velocity, x = displacement, t = time)
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(B)
(C)
(D)
SolutionAnswer: Option 1A, B, (D)
Approach:
Identify the correct shape of each graph for motion starting from rest with constant acceleration.
Step 1:Acceleration is constant, so the a-t graph (A) is a horizontal line.
a=constant
Step 2:Velocity increases linearly from zero, so the v-t graph (B) is a straight line through the origin.
v=at
Step 3:Displacement varies as t squared, so the x-t graph is a parabola opening upward; graph (D) shows this while graph (C) does not.
x=21at2
Final answer: A, B, (D)
Q5Single correctRotational Motion
A uniform rectangular thin sheet ABCD of mass M has length a and breadth b, as shown in the figure. If the shaded portion HBGO is cut-off, the coordinates of the centre of mass of the remaining portion will be:
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
SolutionAnswer: Option 1125a,125b
Approach:
Treat the full sheet and the removed quadrant as point masses and apply the centre-of-mass subtraction formula with the origin at D.
Step 1:Full sheet has centroid at the centre with mass proportional to its area; the removed quadrant HBGO has one quarter of the area with centroid at (3a/4, 3b/4).
xcm=ab−4abab⋅2a−4ab⋅43a
Step 2:By symmetry the y-coordinate follows the same form.
ycm=125b
Final answer: 125a,125b
Q6Single correctWork, Energy and Power
A body of mass m1 moving with an unknown velocity of v1i^, undergoes a collinear collision with a body of mass m2 moving with a velocity v2i^. After the collision, m1 and m2 move with velocities of v3i^ and v4i^, respectively. If m2=0.5m1 and v3=0.5v1, then v1 is:
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
SolutionAnswer: Option 4v4−v2
Approach:
Apply conservation of linear momentum for the collinear collision and substitute the given relations.
Step 1:Substitute m2 = 0.5 m1 and v3 = 0.5 v1.
m1v1+0.5m1v2=0.5m1v1+0.5m1v4
Step 2:Rearrange to isolate v1.
0.5v1=0.5v4−0.5v2
Final answer: v4−v2
Q7Single correctRotational Motion
A rectangular solid box of length 0.3 m is held horizontally, with one of its sides on the edge of a platform of height 5 m. When released, it slips off the table in a very short time τ=0.01 s, remaining essentially horizontal. The angle by which it would rotate when it hits the ground will be (in radians) close to:
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
SolutionAnswer: Option 10.5
Approach:
Find the angular velocity imparted by the impulsive torque during slipping, then multiply by the time of free fall.
Step 1:During the short slipping time the gravitational torque about the edge gives angular velocity using moment of inertia of a rod about its end I = mL2/3.
ω=3mL2mg2Lτ=2L3gτ
Step 2:Compute the free-fall time from height 5 m.
t=102(5)=1s
Step 3:Angle rotated equals angular velocity times fall time.
θ=ωt=0.5×1
Final answer: 0.5
Q8Single correctRotational Motion
A solid sphere and solid cylinder of identical radii approach an incline with the same linear velocity (see figure). Both roll without slipping all throughout. The two climb maximum heights hsph and hcyl on the inline. The ratio hcylhsph is given by:
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(B)
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(D)
SolutionAnswer: Option 31514
Approach:
Equate total kinetic energy of rolling to gravitational potential energy at maximum height for each body.
Step 1:For the sphere k2/R2 = 2/5 and for the cylinder k2/R2 = 1/2.
h∝1+R2k2
Step 2:Take the ratio of the two heights for equal initial speed.
hcylhsph=3/27/5=1514
Final answer: 1514
Q9Single correctGravitation
A rocket has to be launched from earth in such a way that it never returns. If E is the minimum energy delivered by the rocket launcher, what should be the minimum energy that the launcher should have, if the same rocket is to be launched from the surface of the moon? Assume that the density of the earth and the moon are equal and that the earth's volume is 64 times the volume of the moon.
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(B)
(C)
(D)
SolutionAnswer: Option 416E
Approach:
Express the launch energy in terms of density and radius, then take the ratio for moon and earth using the volume relation.
Step 1:Volume ratio 64 gives radius ratio of 4, so the moon's radius is one quarter of the earth's.
RmRe=641/3=4
Step 2:With equal density, energy scales as radius squared.
EeEm=(ReRm)2=161
Final answer: 16E
Q10Single correctProperties of Solids and Liquids
Young's moduli of two wires A and B are in the ratio 7:4. Wire A is 2 m long and has radius R. Wire B is 1.5 m long and has radius 2 mm. If the two wires stretch by the same length for a given load, the value of R is close to:
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(B)
(C)
(D)
SolutionAnswer: Option 41.7 mm
Approach:
Use the elongation formula and equate the extensions of the two wires for the same load.
Step 1:Equate the two elongations for the same force.
rA2YALA=rB2YBLB
Step 2:Substitute the values with Y ratio 7:4 and radii in mm.
R2=(2)2⋅1.52⋅74
Step 3:Take the square root.
R≈3.05
Final answer: 1.7 mm
Q11Single correctThermodynamics
The given diagram shows four processes i.e., isochoric, isobaric, isothermal and adiabatic. The correct assignment of the processes, in the same order is given by:
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(B)
(C)
(D)
SolutionAnswer: Option 2d a b c
Approach:
Match each curve on the P-V diagram to a process by comparing slopes at the common starting point.
Step 1:The vertical line d at constant volume is isochoric and the horizontal line a at constant pressure is isobaric.
d=isochoric,a=isobaric
Step 2:Between the two falling curves the steeper one c is adiabatic and the less steep b is isothermal, so in the order isothermal then adiabatic they are b then c.
b=isothermal,c=adiabatic
Final answer: d a b c
Q12Single correctKinetic Theory of Gases
The temperature, at which the root mean square velocity of hydrogen molecules equals their escape their escape velocity from the earth, is closest to: [ Boltzmann Constant kB=1.38×10−23 J / K Avogadro number NA=6.02×1026 / kg Radius of Earth: 6.4×106 m Gravitational acceleration on Earth =10ms−2 ]
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(B)
(C)
(D)
SolutionAnswer: Option 4104 K
Approach:
Equate the rms speed to the escape speed and solve for temperature.
Step 1:Set the squared speeds equal and solve for T.
m3kBT=2gR
Step 2:Mass of a hydrogen molecule from the given Avogadro number.
m=6.02×10262=3.32×10−27kg
Step 3:Substitute all values.
T=3(1.38×10−23)2(10)(6.4×106)(3.32×10−27)
Final answer: 104 K
Q13Single correctOscillations and Waves
A damped harmonic oscillator has a frequency of 5 oscillations per second. The amplitude drops to half its value for every 10 oscillations. The time it will take to drop to 10001 of the original amplitude is close to:
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(B)
(C)
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SolutionAnswer: Option 320 s
Approach:
Express the amplitude decay in terms of number of halvings and convert oscillations to time.
Step 1:Set the amplitude to 1/1000 of the original. Since 210 is approximately 1000, ten halvings are needed.
(21)10≈10001
Step 2:Each halving takes 10 oscillations, so 100 oscillations are required.
N=10×10=100oscillations
Step 3:Convert oscillations to time using frequency 5 per second.
t=5100
Final answer: 20 s
Q14Single correctElectrostatics
A positive point charge is released from rest at a distance r0 from a positive line charge with uniform density. The speed (v) of the point charge, as a function of instantaneous distance r from line charge, is proportional to:
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(B)
(C)
(D)
SolutionAnswer: Option 2v∝lnr0r
Approach:
Use the work-energy theorem with the potential of a line charge to relate speed to distance.
Step 1:Compute the work done by the line-charge field from r0 to r.
W=2πε0qλ∫r0rrdr=2πε0qλlnr0r
Step 2:Equate to kinetic energy and solve for speed.
21mv2∝lnr0r
Final answer: v∝lnr0r
Q15Single correctElectrostatics
An electric dipole is formed by two equal and opposite charges q with separation d. The charges have same mass m. It is kept in a uniform electric field E. If it is slightly rotated from its equilibrium orientation, then its angular frequency ω is:
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
SolutionAnswer: Option 2md2qE
Approach:
Write the restoring torque for small angular displacement and identify the angular frequency from the moment of inertia of the two masses.
Step 1:Dipole moment is p = qd, giving angular frequency squared as pE divided by I.
ω2=IpE=md2/2qdE
Step 2:Take the square root.
ω=md2qE
Final answer: md2qE
Q16Single correctElectrostatics
The electric field in a region is given by E=Ax+Bi^, where E is in NC−1 and x is in metres. The values of constants are A = 20 SI unit and B = 10 SI unit. If the potential at x=1 is V1 and that at x=−5 is V2, then V1−V2 is
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
SolutionAnswer: Option 3180V
Approach:
The potential difference between two points is obtained by integrating the electric field along the x-axis.
Step 1:Express the field magnitude as a function of position.
E=Ax+B=20x+10
Step 2:Integrate the field from x2=−5 to x1=1.
V1−V2=−∫−51(20x+10)dx
Step 3:Evaluate the integral.
V1−V2=−[10x2+10x]−51=−[(10+10)−(250−50)]
Final answer: 180V
Q17Single correctElectrostatics
A parallel plate capacitor has 1μF capacitance. One of its two plates is given +2μC charge and the other plate, +4μC charge. The potential difference developed across the capacitor is:
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(B)
(C)
(D)
SolutionAnswer: Option 11V
Approach:
Only the difference of the plate charges contributes to the field between the plates, so the effective charge on the capacitor is half that difference.
Step 1:Determine the effective charge of the capacitor from the two plate charges.
Q=2Q1−Q2=24−2=1μC
Step 2:Apply the capacitor relation with the given capacitance.
V=CQ=1μF1μC
Final answer: 1V
Q18Single correctCurrent Electricity
In the circuit shown, a four-wire potentiometer is made of a 400 cm long wire, which extends between A and B. The resistance per unit length of the potentiometer wire is r=0.01Ω/cm. If an ideal voltmeter is connected as shown with jockey J at 50 cm from end A, the expected reading of the voltmeter will be:
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(B)
(C)
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SolutionAnswer: Option 20.25V
Approach:
The driver cell sets up a steady current through the 400 cm wire; the voltmeter reads the potential drop across the 50 cm segment, with the parallel driver-cell branch determining the loop current.
Step 1:Compute the total resistance of the 400 cm potentiometer wire.
Rwire=0.01×400=4Ω
Step 2:The two 1.5 V driver cells (each 0.5 Ω) in the top loop drive current through the wire; the steady current sets a uniform potential gradient along AB so that the drop across the 50 cm segment to the jockey is measured.
I=4+0.5+0.5+13=0.5A
Step 3:Find the voltmeter reading as the drop across the 50 cm length of wire.
V=I(r×50)=0.5×(0.01×50)=0.25V
Final answer: 0.25V
Q19Single correctCurrent Electricity
A cell of internal resistance r drives current through an external resistance R. The power delivered by the cell to the external resistance will be maximum when:
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(B)
(C)
(D)
SolutionAnswer: Option 2R=r
Approach:
The power dissipated in the external resistance is maximised by differentiating its expression with respect to R, which gives the maximum power transfer condition.
Step 1:Write the power delivered to the external resistance.
P=I2R=(R+r)2E2R
Step 2:Differentiate P with respect to R and set the derivative to zero.
dRdP=(R+r)3E2(r−R)=0
Final answer: R=r
Q20Single correctCurrent Electricity
In the figure shown, what is the current (in Ampere) drawn from the battery? You are given: R1=15Ω, R2=10Ω, R3=20Ω, R4=5Ω, R5=25Ω, R6=30Ω, E=15V
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(B)
(C)
(D)
SolutionAnswer: Option 19/32
Approach:
The network of six resistors reduces by combining series and parallel groups into one equivalent resistance, after which Ohm's law gives the battery current.
Step 1:Combine the bridge-arranged resistors into series and parallel groups using the figure connections.
R3+R4=20+5=25Ω
Step 2:Reduce the parallel and remaining series sections to a single equivalent resistance.
Req=915×32Ω
Step 3:Apply Ohm's law with the 15 V source.
I=Req15=329A
Final answer: 9/32
Q21Single correctMagnetic Effects of Current
Two very long, straight, and insulated wires are kept at 90∘ angle from each other in xy-plane as shown in figure. These wires carry currents of equal magnitude I, whose direction are shown in the figure. The net magnetic field at point P will be:
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
SolutionAnswer: Option 4Zero
Approach:
Each long straight wire produces a field at P along the z-axis; the directions are determined by the current senses and the position of P, and the two contributions are compared.
Step 1:Both wires are at the same perpendicular distance d from P, so each produces a field of equal magnitude.
B1=B2=2πdμ0I
Step 2:Apply the right-hand rule to each wire for the given current directions and the location of P.
B1=+2πdμ0Iz^,B2=−2πdμ0Iz^
Step 3:Add the two contributions.
B=B1+B2=0
Final answer: Zero
Q22Single correctMagnetic Effects of Current
Two magnetic dipoles X and Y are placed at a separation d, with their axes perpendicular to each other. The dipole moment of Y is twice that of X. A particle of charge q is passing through their mid-point P, at angle θ=45∘ with the horizontal line, as shown in figure. What would be the magnitude of force on the particle at that instant? (d is much larger than the dimension of the dipole)
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
SolutionAnswer: Option 10
Approach:
The net magnetic field at the midpoint due to the two perpendicular dipoles is found, then the magnetic force depends on the angle between the particle's velocity and that field.
Step 1:Each dipole is at distance d/2 from the midpoint; X contributes one orientation and Y (moment 2M) another, perpendicular to it.
r=2d
Step 2:Combine the field contributions at P to obtain the net field direction at the midpoint.
Bnet lies along the 45∘ line
Step 3:The particle moves at 45∘, parallel to the net field, so the angle between velocity and field is zero.
F=qvBsin0∘=0
Final answer: 0
Q23Single correctAlternating Current
A circuit connected to an ac source of emf e=e0sin100t with t in seconds, gives a phase difference of 4π between the emf e and current i. Which of the following circuits will exhibit this?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
SolutionAnswer: Option 4RC circuit with R = 1 kΩ and C = 10 μF
Approach:
A phase difference of π/4 requires the reactance to equal the resistance; the angular frequency from the source is used to test each option's reactance.
Step 1:Read the angular frequency from the source emf.
ω=100rad/s
Step 2:A phase difference of π/4 demands the reactance equal the resistance.
tan4π=1⇒X=R=1000Ω
Step 3:Test the RC option with C = 10 μF.
XC=ωC1=100×10×10−61=1000Ω
Final answer: RC circuit with R = 1 kΩ and C = 10 μF
Q24Single correctElectromagnetic Waves
The magnetic field of an electromagnetic wave is given by: B=1.6×10−6cos(2×107z+6×1015t)(2i^+j^)m2Wb. The associated electric field will be:
The electric field amplitude is c times the magnetic amplitude, the phase (argument of cosine) is identical to that of B, and the direction follows from E, B, and the propagation direction forming a right-handed triad.
Step 1:Compute the electric field amplitude from the magnetic amplitude.
E0=cB0=3×108×1.6×10−6=4.8×102
Step 2:The phase argument is the same as in B, namely 2×107z+6×1015t.
cos(2×107z+6×1015t)
Step 3:The propagation is along −z^ (from the +z and +t signs); requiring E^×B^ to point along propagation gives the E direction perpendicular to B as (−i^+2j^).
E∝(−i^+2j^)
Final answer: E=4.8×102cos(2×107z+6×1015t)(−i^+2j^)mV
Q25Single correctRay Optics and Optical Instruments
Calculate the limit of resolution of a telescope objective having a diameter of 200 cm, if it has to detect light of wavelength 500 nm coming from a star.
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(B)
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(D)
SolutionAnswer: Option 1305×10−9 radian
Approach:
The limit of resolution of a telescope objective is given by the Rayleigh criterion using the wavelength and aperture diameter.
Step 1:Insert the wavelength and aperture diameter in SI units.
λ=500×10−9m,D=2m
Step 2:Apply the Rayleigh resolution formula.
Δθ=21.22×500×10−9
Final answer: 305×10−9 radian
Q26Single correctRay Optics and Optical Instruments
A convex lens (of focal length 20 cm) and a concave mirror, having their principal axes along the same lines, are kept 80 cm apart from each other. The concave mirror is to the right of the convex lens. When an object is kept at a distance of 30 cm to the left of the convex lens, its image remains at the same position even if the concave mirror is removed. The maximum distance of the object for which this concave mirror, by itself would produce a virtual image would be:
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
SolutionAnswer: Option 410cm
Approach:
The condition that the image is unchanged when the mirror is removed fixes where the lens image forms relative to the mirror, which determines the mirror's focal length; a concave mirror gives a virtual image only when the object lies within its focal length.
Step 1:Locate the image formed by the convex lens alone.
v1−−301=201⇒v=60cm
Step 2:For the image to be unchanged when the mirror is removed, the rays must strike the mirror normally, so the lens image lies at the mirror's centre of curvature. The mirror is at 80 cm; the lens image at 60 cm gives a radius of 20 cm.
R=80−60=20cm⇒fmirror=2R=10cm
Step 3:A concave mirror produces a virtual image only for an object within its focal length, so the maximum object distance is the focal length.
umax=f=10cm
Final answer: 10cm
Q27Single correctDual Nature of Matter and Radiation
A nucleus A, with a finite de-broglie wavelength λA, undergoes spontaneous fission into two nuclei B and C of equal mass. B flies in the same direction as that of A, while C flies in the opposite direction with a velocity equal to half of that of B. The de-Broglie wavelengths λB and λC of B and C are respectively:
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
SolutionAnswer: Option 22λA,λA
Approach:
Momentum conservation relates the velocities of the two fragments, and the de-Broglie wavelength is inversely proportional to the momentum of each fragment.
Step 1:Each fragment has mass m/2; with C moving opposite at half of B's speed, apply momentum conservation.
mvA=2mvB−2m2vB
Step 2:Compute the momentum of B and compare with A.
pB=2m(4vA)=2mvA=2pA
Step 3:Compute the momentum of C and compare with A.
pC=2m(2vA)=mvA=pA
Final answer: 2λA,λA
Q28Single correctAtoms and Nuclei
The ratio of mass densities of nuclei of 40Ca and 16O is close to:
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
SolutionAnswer: Option 11
Approach:
Nuclear density is independent of mass number because nuclear volume scales linearly with the number of nucleons, so the ratio for any two nuclei is unity.
Step 1:Express the nuclear volume using the radius-mass-number relation.
V=34πR03A
Step 2:Form the density as mass over volume; the mass number cancels.
ρ=34πR03AmA=34πR03m
Step 3:The densities of the two nuclei are therefore equal.
ρOρCa=1
Final answer: 1
Q29Single correctSemiconductor Electronics
A common emitter amplifier circuit, built using an NPN transistor, is shown in the figure. Its dc current gain is 250, RC=1kΩ and VCC=10V. The minimum base current for VCE to reach saturation is
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(B)
(C)
(D)
SolutionAnswer: Option 240μA
Approach:
At saturation the collector-emitter voltage is taken as zero, so the full supply appears across the collector resistor; the collector current divided by the current gain gives the minimum base current.
Step 1:At saturation VCE≈0, so the supply drops entirely across the collector resistor.
IC=100010=10mA
Step 2:Divide the collector current by the dc current gain.
IB=βIC=25010×10−3
Final answer: 40μA
Q30Single correctCommunication Systems
In a line of sight radio communication, a distance of about 50 km is kept between the transmitting and receiving antennas. If the height of the receiving antenna is 70 m, then the minimum height of the transmitting antenna should be: (Radius of the Earth =6.4×106 m)
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(B)
(C)
(D)
SolutionAnswer: Option 432m
Approach:
The maximum line-of-sight distance is the sum of the radio horizons of the two antennas; setting this equal to 50 km and using the known receiver height gives the minimum transmitter height.
Step 1:Compute the horizon distance of the 70 m receiving antenna.
2RhR=2×6.4×106×70≈29.9×103m
Step 2:Subtract from the total 50 km to find the required transmitter horizon.
2RhT=50×103−29.9×103≈20.1×103m
Step 3:Solve for the transmitter height.
hT=2×6.4×106(20.1×103)2≈32m
Final answer: 32m
Chemistry29 questions
Q31Single correctSome Basic Concepts in Chemistry
The percentage composition of carbon by mole in methane is:
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(B)
(C)
(D)
SolutionAnswer: Option 220%
Approach:
Express the mole fraction of carbon atoms in one molecule of methane as a percentage.
Step 1:One molecule of methane contains one carbon atom and four hydrogen atoms, giving five atoms in total.
CH4→1C+4H=5atoms
Step 2:The fraction of carbon atoms by mole is one out of five.
51×100=20%
Final answer: 20%
Q32Single correctStates of Matter
0.27 g of a long chain fatty acid was dissolved in 100cm3 of hexane. 10 mL of this solution was added dropwise to the surface of water in a round watch glass. Hexane evaporates and a monolayer is formed. The distance from edge to centre of the watch glass is 10 cm . What is the height of the monolayer? [Density of fatty acid =0.9g cm−3;π=3]
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(B)
(C)
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SolutionAnswer: Option 210−6m
Approach:
Find the volume of fatty acid spread on the water, then divide by the circular area of the monolayer to obtain its thickness.
Step 1:The 10 mL aliquot contains a tenth of the dissolved fatty acid, so its mass is 0.027 g.
m=0.27×10010=0.027g
Step 2:Convert this mass to volume using the density of the fatty acid.
V=0.90.027=0.03cm3
Step 3:Compute the area of the circular film with radius 10 cm.
A=πr2=3×(10)2=300cm2
Step 4:Divide volume by area to obtain the thickness in cm, then convert to metres.
h=3000.03=10−4cm=10−6m
Final answer: 10−6m
Q33Single correctStructure of Atom
If p is the momentum of the fastest electron ejected from a metal surface after the irradiation of light having wavelength λ, then for 1.5 p momentum of the photoelectron, the wavelength of the light should be: (Assume kinetic energy of ejected photoelectron to be very high in comparison to work function)
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(B)
(C)
(D)
SolutionAnswer: Option 194λ
Approach:
Relate the photon energy to the kinetic energy of the electron, which scales with the square of its momentum, then solve for the new wavelength.
Step 1:When work function is negligible, the photon energy converts almost entirely to kinetic energy, which is proportional to the square of momentum.
λhc≈2mp2
Step 2:Form the ratio for the two cases with momenta p and 1.5p.
λλ′=(1.5p)2p2=2.251=94
Final answer: 94λ
Q34Single correctClassification of Elements and Periodicity
The IUPAC symbol for the element with atomic number 119 would be:
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
SolutionAnswer: Option 4Uue
Approach:
Translate each digit of the atomic number into the IUPAC numerical roots and take the first letter of each root.
Step 1:The digits of 119 are one, one, nine, with roots un, un, enn.
119→un-un-enn-ium
Step 2:The symbol is formed from the first letter of each root.
u+u+e=Uue
Final answer: Uue
Q35Single correctChemical Bonding and Molecular Structure
Among the following molecules/ ions, C22−,N22−,O22−,O2 Which one is diamagnetic and has the shortest bond length?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
SolutionAnswer: Option 4C22−
Approach:
Count the valence electrons of each species, evaluate the bond order and the presence of unpaired electrons from molecular orbital filling.
Step 1:The carbide ion has fourteen electrons, isoelectronic with dinitrogen, giving a triple bond and all electrons paired.
C22−:B.O.=3,diamagnetic
Step 2:The dinitrogen dianion has sixteen electrons with two electrons in antibonding pi orbitals, lowering the bond order to 2.
N22−:B.O.=2
Step 3:Dioxygen and the peroxide ion have bond orders 2 and 1 respectively, with dioxygen being paramagnetic.
O2:B.O.=2,paramagnetic;O22−:B.O.=1
Final answer: C22−
Q36Single correctThermodynamics
5 moles of an ideal gas at 100 K are allowed to undergo reversible compression till its temperature becomes 200 K . If CV=28J K−1, calculate ΔU and ΔpV for the process. (R=8.0J K−1mol−1)
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
SolutionAnswer: Option 3ΔU=14kJ;ΔpV=4kJ
Approach:
Use the molar heat capacity at constant volume to find the internal energy change, and the ideal gas law to find the change in the pressure-volume product.
Step 1:Compute the temperature change.
ΔT=200−100=100K
Step 2:The molar heat capacity given as 28 J K−1 is taken per mole, so the internal energy change uses n, CV and ΔT.
ΔU=5×28×100=14000J=14kJ
Step 3:Compute the change in the pressure-volume product from the ideal gas relation.
Δ(pV)=nRΔT=5×8.0×100=4000J=4kJ
Final answer: ΔU=14kJ;ΔpV=4kJ
Q37Single correctEquilibrium
For the following reaction, equilibrium constant are given: S(s)+O2(g)⇌SO2(g);K1=1052 2S(s)+3O2(g)⇌2SO3(g);K2=10129 The equilibrium constant for the reaction, 2SO2(g)+O2(g)⇌2SO3(g) is:
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
SolutionAnswer: Option 21025
Approach:
Combine the two given equilibria so that their sum yields the target reaction, and combine the equilibrium constants accordingly.
Step 1:Reversing twice the first reaction removes 2 SO2 from reactants, and adding the second reaction supplies 2 SO3.
2SO2⇌2S+2O2;2S+3O2⇌2SO3
Step 2:The corresponding equilibrium constant is the second constant divided by the square of the first.
K=K12K2=(1052)210129=1010410129=1025
Final answer: 1025
Q38Single correctRedox Reactions
The strength of 11.2 volume solution of H2O2 is [Given that, the molar mass of H=1g mol−1 and O=16g mol−1]
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
SolutionAnswer: Option 43.4%
Approach:
Convert the volume strength to molarity using the standard factor, then express the concentration as a mass percentage.
Step 1:Divide the volume strength by 11.2 to obtain the molarity.
Molarity=11.211.2=1M
Step 2:Multiply molarity by the molar mass of hydrogen peroxide and divide by 10 to get the percentage strength.
%=101×34=3.4%
Final answer: 3.4%
Q39Single corrects-Block Elements
The covalent alkaline earth metal halide X=Cl,Br,I is:
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
SolutionAnswer: Option 4BeX2
Approach:
Apply Fajans' rules: the smallest, most polarizing alkaline earth cation produces the most covalent halide.
Step 1:Beryllium has the smallest cationic radius among the alkaline earth metals, giving the highest charge density.
Be2+<Mg2+<Ca2+<Sr2+
Step 2:High polarizing power distorts the halide electron cloud, producing the most covalent bond.
BeX2→most covalent
Final answer: BeX2
Q40Single correctAldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids
Which of the following compounds will show the maximum 'enol' content?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
SolutionAnswer: Option 2CH3COCH2COCH3
Approach:
Identify the compound whose enol form is most stabilized by intramolecular hydrogen bonding and conjugation between two flanking carbonyls.
Step 1:Pentane-2,4-dione has an acidic methylene flanked by two ketone groups, allowing a strongly hydrogen-bonded conjugated enol.
CH3COCH2COCH3⇌CH3C(OH)=CHCOCH3
Step 2:The amide, ester and simple ketone provide weaker stabilization because of competing carbonyl resonance or a single carbonyl.
Recognise that alkyl groups activate the ring toward further substitution, unlike deactivating acyl groups.
Step 1:An alkyl substituent is electron donating, making the product more reactive than the starting arene.
Ar–R is more reactive than ArH
Step 2:This increased reactivity leads to multiple alkylations on the same ring.
polysubstitution in alkylation
Final answer: Friedel Craft’s alkylation
Q42Single correctHydrocarbons
Which one of the following alkenes when treated with HCl yields majorly an anti Markovnikov product?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
SolutionAnswer: Option 4F3C - CH = CH2
Approach:
Determine which substituent destabilizes the Markovnikov carbocation, forcing the proton to add so that chloride ends up on the more substituted carbon.
Step 1:The strongly electron-withdrawing trifluoromethyl group destabilizes a positive charge on the adjacent carbon.
CF3→ -I effect
Step 2:The proton therefore adds to the carbon bearing the CF3 group, placing chloride on the terminal carbon, the anti-Markovnikov outcome.
F3C-CHCl-CH3 avoided; F3C-CH2-CH2Cl forms
Final answer: F3C - CH = CH2
Q43Single correctEnvironmental Chemistry
The maximum prescribed concentration of copper in drinking water is:
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
SolutionAnswer: Option 13ppm
Approach:
Recall the standard maximum permissible limit of copper in potable water.
Step 1:The accepted maximum concentration of copper in drinking water is 3 parts per million.
Cu≤3ppm
Final answer: 3ppm
Q44Single correctSolid State
Consider the bcc unit cells of the solids 1 and 2 with the position of atoms as shown below. The radius of atom B is twice that of atom A. The unit cell edge length is 50 % more in solid 2 than in 1 . What is the approximate packing efficiency in solid 2 ?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
SolutionAnswer: Option 190%
Approach:
Express the edge of solid 2 in terms of atom A's radius using solid 1, then compute the fraction of the larger cell occupied by its two atoms (corner A's plus body-centre B).
Step 1:For solid 1 the body diagonal equals four times atom A's radius, fixing its edge.
a1=34rA
Step 2:Solid 2 has an edge 50% larger.
a2=1.5a1=36rA=23rA
Step 3:Solid 2 contains eight corner A atoms (one net) plus one body-centred B atom whose radius is 2rA.
Step 4:Divide the occupied volume by the cell volume to obtain the packing efficiency.
η=(23rA)312πrA3×100=24312π×100≈90%
Final answer: 90%
Q45Single correctSolutions
For the solution of the gases w, x, y and z in water at 298 K, the Henry's law constants (KH) are 0.5, 2, 35 and 40 kbar, respectively. The correct plot for the given data is:
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
SolutionAnswer: Option 1Plot 1 (see figure)
Approach:
Interpret Henry's law: partial pressure plotted against mole fraction of water gives a line whose slope corresponds to the Henry constant of each gas, with the largest constant being the steepest.
Step 1:Plotted against mole fraction of water, the lines for the four gases must be ordered by slope according to their Henry constants.
KH:w(0.5)<x(2)<y(35)<z(40)
Step 2:The gas with the highest Henry constant, z, has the steepest line and w the shallowest, matching the first plot.
z>y>x>w in slope
Final answer: Plot 1 (see figure)
Q46Single correctElectrochemistry
Calculate the standard cell potential (in V) of the cell in which the following reaction takes place: Fe2+aq+Ag+aq→Fe3+aq+Ag(s) Given that EAg+/Ag∘=xV EFe2+/Fe∘=yV EFe3+/Fe∘=zV
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
SolutionAnswer: Option 1x+2y−3z
Approach:
Combine the given half-cell potentials using Gibbs free energy additivity (ΔG° = −nFE°) to obtain E° for the Fe3+/Fe2+ couple, then add the silver reduction potential.
Step 1:Express ΔG° for the Fe3+/Fe and Fe2+/Fe couples in terms of z and y.
ΔG1∘=−3Fz,ΔG2∘=−2Fy
Step 2:Obtain ΔG° for Fe3+ + e− → Fe2+ by subtracting the Fe2+/Fe step from the Fe3+/Fe step.
ΔG3∘=ΔG1∘−ΔG2∘=−3Fz+2Fy
Step 3:Convert to potential for the one-electron Fe3+/Fe2+ couple.
EFe3+/Fe2+∘=−1⋅FΔG3∘=3z−2y
Step 4:Silver is reduced (cathode) and Fe2+ is oxidised to Fe3+ (anode); compute the cell potential.
Ecell∘=x−(3z−2y)=x+2y−3z
Final answer: x+2y−3z
Q47Single correctChemical Kinetics
For a reaction scheme Ak1Bk2C, if the net rate of formation of B is set to be zero then the concentration of B is given by:
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
SolutionAnswer: Option 3k2k1[A]
Approach:
Apply the steady-state approximation to intermediate B: its rate of formation equals its rate of consumption.
Step 1:Write the net rate of change of B from formation by k1 and consumption by k2.
dtd[B]=k1[A]−k2[B]
Step 2:Set the net rate to zero per the steady-state condition.
k1[A]−k2[B]=0
Step 3:Solve for the concentration of B.
[B]=k2k1[A]
Final answer: k2k1[A]
Q48Single correctGeneral Principles and Processes of Isolation of Elements
The Mond process is used for the:
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
SolutionAnswer: Option 2Purification of Ni
Approach:
Identify the metallurgical refining process associated with volatile metal carbonyl formation.
Step 1:Impure nickel reacts with carbon monoxide at moderate temperature to form volatile nickel tetracarbonyl.
Ni+4CO→Ni(CO)4
Step 2:The carbonyl is decomposed at higher temperature to deposit pure nickel.
Ni(CO)4→Ni+4CO
Final answer: Purification of Ni
Q49Single correctp-Block Elements
The ion that has sp3d2 hybridization for the central atom is:
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
SolutionAnswer: Option 2ICl4−
Approach:
Count the steric number (sigma bonds plus lone pairs) on the central atom of each ion and match to the requested hybridisation.
Step 1:For ICl4−, iodine has 4 bond pairs and 2 lone pairs.
SN=4+2=6
Step 2:A steric number of 6 corresponds to sp3d2 hybridisation (square planar geometry for 4 bond pairs and 2 lone pairs).
SN=6⇒sp3d2
Step 3:BrF2− and ICl2− give SN 5 (sp3d) and IF6− gives SN 7 (sp3d3), so none of these match.
sp3d,sp3d,sp3d3
Final answer: ICl4−
Q50Single correctp-Block Elements
The correct statement about ICl5 and ICl4− is:
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
SolutionAnswer: Option 4ICl5 is square pyramidal and ICl4− is square planar.
Approach:
Determine the geometry of each species from its steric number and lone-pair count.
Step 1:ICl5 has 5 bond pairs and 1 lone pair (SN 6); the lone pair occupies one octahedral position giving a square pyramidal shape.
SN=5+1=6⇒square pyramidal
Step 2:ICl4− has 4 bond pairs and 2 lone pairs (SN 6); the two lone pairs occupy axial positions giving a square planar shape.
SN=4+2=6⇒square planar
Final answer: ICl5 is square pyramidal and ICl4− is square planar.
Q51Single correctd- and f-Block Elements
The statement that is INCORRECT about the interstitial compounds is:
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
SolutionAnswer: Option 3They are chemically reactive.
Approach:
Recall the characteristic properties of interstitial compounds formed when small atoms occupy holes in a metal lattice.
Step 1:Interstitial compounds retain high melting points, hardness and metallic conductivity of the parent metal.
high m.p.,hard,metallic conductivity
Step 2:They are chemically inert rather than reactive, so the statement claiming chemical reactivity is incorrect.
chemically inert
Final answer: They are chemically reactive.
Q52Single correctCoordination Compounds
The compound that inhibits the growth of tumors is:
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
SolutionAnswer: Option 2cis-PtCl2NH32
Approach:
Recall the platinum coordination complex used clinically as an anticancer (antitumor) agent and its required geometry.
Step 1:The antitumor drug cisplatin is the cis isomer of dichlorodiammineplatinum(II).
cis-[Pt(Cl)2(NH3)2]
Step 2:The trans isomer is therapeutically inactive and the palladium analogues are not used, so only the cis platinum complex inhibits tumor growth.
cis-PtCl2(NH3)2
Final answer: cis-PtCl2NH32
Q53Single correctCoordination Compounds
The calculated spin-only magnetic moments BM of the anionic and cationic species of FeH2O6+2 and Fe CN64− respectively, are:
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
SolutionAnswer: Option 10 and 4.9
Approach:
Identify the anionic and cationic complexes, assign field strength, count unpaired electrons on Fe2+ (d6), and apply the spin-only formula in the requested order.
Step 1:The anionic species [Fe(CN)6]4- has Fe2+ (d6) with the strong-field CN− ligand, giving a low-spin configuration with all electrons paired.
t2g6eg0,n=0
Step 2:Compute the moment for the anionic species.
μ=0(0+2)=0
Step 3:The cationic species [Fe(H2O)6]2+ has Fe2+ (d6) with the weak-field H2O ligand, giving a high-spin configuration with 4 unpaired electrons.
t2g4eg2,n=4
Step 4:Compute the moment for the cationic species; reporting anionic then cationic gives 0 and 4.9.
μ=4(4+2)=24≈4.9
Final answer: 0 and 4.9
Q54Single correctAldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids
Both the reaction scheme and all four options are drawn organic structures; the structures are flagged for redraw. The printed key selects option 1 as the major cyclised product.
Step 1:The acyl side chain undergoes base-promoted/acid-promoted intramolecular cyclisation onto the aromatic ring to form a fused bicyclic ketone (a tetralone-type framework).
intramolecular acylation→fused cyclic ketone
Step 2:Among the drawn options, the fused six-membered ring ketone with the correct methyl placement corresponds to option 1.
option 1
Final answer: See figure (option structure 1)
Q55Single correctAldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids
The major product of the following reaction is:
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
SolutionAnswer: Option 44-chlorobenzaldehyde (CHO on the ring para to Cl); see figure
Approach:
Track free-radical benzylic chlorination followed by hydrolysis of the geminal dihalide. All four options are drawn structures and are flagged.
Step 1:Photochemical chlorination of the benzylic methyl group introduces two chlorines to give the geminal dichloride (Ar-CHCl2).
Ar-CH3Cl2/hνAr-CHCl2
Step 2:Hydrolysis of the geminal dichloride gives the aldehyde via the unstable gem-diol.
Ar-CHCl2H2OAr-CHO
Final answer: 4-chlorobenzaldehyde (CHO on the ring para to Cl); see figure
Q56Single correctAldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids
The major product obtained in the following reaction is:
Determine the most nucleophilic nitrogen of the purine for methylation; all options are drawn purine structures and are flagged.
Step 1:Base deprotonates the imidazole N-H, generating the most nucleophilic ring nitrogen.
purine N-Hbasering N−
Step 2:Methyl iodide alkylates this ring nitrogen, giving the N-methylated purine of option 3.
ring N−+CH3I→N-CH3
Final answer: See figure (N-methylated purine, option 3)
Q59Single correctPolymers
The structure of Nylon - 6 is:
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
SolutionAnswer: Option 2See figure (repeat unit with −C(=O)−(CH2)4−N(H)−); option 2
Approach:
Recall that Nylon-6 forms by ring-opening polymerisation of caprolactam, giving a repeat unit with five methylene groups between the amide nitrogen and carbonyl carbon. All options are drawn repeat-unit structures and are flagged.
Step 1:Nylon-6 is derived from caprolactam (a seven-membered lactam) and contains one type of amide repeat unit with six carbons per monomer.
[−NH−(CH2)5−CO−]n
Step 2:Among the drawn options the structure showing the correct amide linkage corresponds to option 2.
option 2
Final answer: See figure (repeat unit with −C(=O)−(CH2)4−N(H)−); option 2
Q60Single correctBiomolecules
Fructose and glucose can be distinguished by:
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
SolutionAnswer: Option 4Seliwanoff's test
Approach:
Select the chemical test that differentiates ketose from aldose sugars.
Step 1:Fehling's, Benedict's and Barfoed's tests respond to reducing sugars and cannot reliably separate fructose from glucose since both are reducing sugars.
both reducing sugars
Step 2:Seliwanoff's test gives a rapid cherry-red colour with ketoses (fructose) and only a slow reaction with aldoses (glucose), distinguishing them.
ketose→rapid red colour
Final answer: Seliwanoff's test
Mathematics30 questions
Q61Single correctSequence and Series
If three distinct numbers a, b, c are in G.P. and the equations ax2+2bx+c=0 and dx2+2ex+f=0 have a common root, then which one of the following statements is correct?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
SolutionAnswer: Option 1ad,be,cf are in A.P.
Approach:
Since a, b, c are in G.P., b2=ac, so ax2+2bx+c=0 has equal roots x=−b/a=−c/a. This common root must also satisfy the second equation, which yields a linear relation among d/a, e/b, f/c.
Step 1:Apply the G.P. condition to the first quadratic.
b2=ac
Step 2:Substitute the common root x=−b/a into the second equation.
da2b2−2eab+f=0
Step 3:Divide through by c and use b2=ac to express in ratio form.
ad+cf=b2e
Final answer: ad,be,cf are in A.P.
Q62Single correctComplex Numbers and Quadratic Equations
The number of integral values of m for which the equation, (1+m2)x2−2(1+3m)x+(1+8m)=0 has no real root, is
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
SolutionAnswer: Option 3Infinitely many
Approach:
The quadratic has no real root when its discriminant is negative. Form the discriminant in m and determine the range of m for which it stays negative.
Step 1:Identify coefficients and write the discriminant.
D=4(1+3m)2−4(1+m2)(1+8m)
Step 2:Expand and simplify the discriminant.
D=4[(1+6m+9m2)−(1+8m+m2+8m3)]
Step 3:Require D<0, i.e. −8m(2m−1)2<0.
m(2m−1)2>0
Step 4:Count integral values of m satisfying the inequality.
m∈{1,2,3,…}
Final answer: Infinitely many
Q63Single correctComplex Numbers and Quadratic Equations
If z=23+2i, i=−1, then 1+iz+z5+iz8+z9 is equal to:
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
SolutionAnswer: Option 1−1
Approach:
Write z in polar form. Since z=cos6π+isin6π=eiπ/6, evaluate the required powers using De Moivre's theorem and add.
Step 1:Express z in exponential form.
z=cos6π+isin6π=eiπ/6
Step 2:Compute the required powers of z.
z5=ei5π/6,z9=ei3π/2=−i
Step 3:Combine the terms of the given expression and simplify.
1+iz+z5+iz8+z9
Final answer: −1
Q64Single correctPermutations and Combinations
The number of four-digit numbers strictly greater than 4321 that can be formed using the digit 0,1,2,3,4,5 (repetition of digits is allowed) is:
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
SolutionAnswer: Option 4310
Approach:
Count four-digit numbers from digits {0,1,2,3,4,5} (repetition allowed) that exceed 4321 by splitting on the leading digit and then refining digit by digit.
Step 1:Count numbers with first digit 5.
1×6×6×6=216
Step 2:Count numbers with first digit 4 and second digit greater than 3 (i.e. 4 or 5).
1×2×6×6=72
Step 3:Count numbers 43__ with third digit greater than 2 (i.e. 3,4,5).
1×1×3×6=18
Step 4:Count numbers 432_ with last digit greater than 1 (i.e. 2,3,4,5).
1×1×1×4=4
Step 5:Add all the cases.
216+72+18+4=310
Final answer: 310
Q65Single correctSequence and Series
The sum k=1∑20k2k1 is equal to
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
SolutionAnswer: Option 42−21911
Approach:
Recognize the sum as a finite arithmetico-geometric series and apply the standard subtraction technique by multiplying by the common ratio 1/2.
Step 1:Write the series and multiply it by the ratio 21.
S=∑k=1202kk,2S=∑k=1202k+1k
Step 2:Subtract to collapse into a geometric series.
S−2S=∑k=1202k1−22120
Step 3:Solve for S and simplify.
S=2−2202−22020=2−22022
Final answer: 2−21911
Q66Single correctBinomial Theorem
If the fourth term in the binomial expansion of (x1+log10x1+x121)6 is equal to 200, and x>1, then the value of x is
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
SolutionAnswer: Option 410
Approach:
Write the general term of the expansion, set the fourth term (r=3) equal to 200, substitute t=log10x, and solve.
Step 1:Let t=log10x and write the two terms in exponential form.
a=x2(1+t)1,b=x121
Step 2:Form the fourth term T4 with r=3.
T4=(36)a3b3=20x2(1+t)3+41
Step 3:Divide by 20 and take log10 of both sides.
(2(1+t)3+41)t=1
Step 4:Solve the resulting quadratic and select the root with x>1.
t2−3t+2=0⇒t=1 or t=2
Final answer: 10
Q67Single correctCoordinate Geometry
Suppose that the points (h, k), (1,2) and (−3,4) lie on the line L1. If a line L2 passing through the points (h, k) and (4,3) is perpendicular to L1, then hk equals:
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
SolutionAnswer: Option 431
Approach:
Find the slope of L1 from the two known points, use the perpendicularity of L2 to get the slope of L2, and solve the two conditions for h and k.
Step 1:Compute the slope of L1 from (1,2) and (−3,4).
m1=−3−14−2=−21
Step 2:Use perpendicularity to find the slope of L2.
m2=−m11=2
Step 3:Express both conditions through (h,k). On L1: h−1k−2=−21. On L2: h−4k−3=2.
h+2k=5,2h−k=5
Step 4:Solve the system.
h=3,k=1
Final answer: 31
Q68Single correctCoordinate Geometry
The tangent and the normal lines at the point (3,1) to the circle x2+y2=4 and the x-axis form a triangle. The area of this triangle (in square units) is:
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
SolutionAnswer: Option 232
Approach:
Find the tangent at (3,1) and the normal (which passes through the centre), locate their intercepts on the x-axis, then compute the area of the triangle formed with those intercepts and the given point.
Step 1:Write the tangent at (3,1) and find its x-intercept.
3x+y=4
Step 2:The normal passes through the centre (0,0); find its x-intercept.
y=31x
Step 3:Identify the triangle vertices and compute the area with base OA on the x-axis and height equal to the y-coordinate of (3,1).
Area=21⋅34⋅1
Final answer: 32
Q69Single correctCoordinate Geometry
The tangent to the parabola y2=4x at the point where it intersects the circle x2+y2=5 in the first quadrant, passes through the point:
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
SolutionAnswer: Option 4(43,47)
Approach:
Find the first-quadrant intersection of the parabola and the circle, write the tangent to the parabola at that point, and test which listed point lies on it.
Step 1:Substitute y2=4x into the circle equation.
x2+4x−5=0
Step 2:Write the tangent to y2=4x at (1,2).
2y=2(x+1)
Step 3:Check each option against y=x+1.
47=43+1
Final answer: (43,47)
Q70Single correctCoordinate Geometry
In an ellipse, with centre at the origin, if the difference of the lengths of major axis and minor axis is 10 and one of the foci is at (0,53), then the length of its latus rectum is:
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
SolutionAnswer: Option 45
Approach:
The focus on the y-axis means the major axis is vertical. Use the difference of axis lengths and the relation a2=b2+c2 to find a and b, then the latus rectum a2b2.
Step 1:With major axis 2a (along y) and minor axis 2b, the difference of lengths gives 2a−2b=10.
a−b=5
Step 2:Use the focus (0,53) so c=53, c2=75.
a2−b2=75
Step 3:Solve the two linear equations for a and b.
a=10,b=5
Step 4:Compute the latus rectum.
ℓ=a2b2=102(25)
Final answer: 5
Q71Single correctCoordinate Geometry
If the eccentricity of the standard hyperbola passing through the point (4,6) is 2, then the equation of the tangent to the hyperbola at (4,6) is:
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
SolutionAnswer: Option 42x−y−2=0
Approach:
For a standard hyperbola a2x2−b2y2=1 with eccentricity 2, the relation b2=3a2 holds. Use the passing point to find a2, then write the tangent at (4,6).
Step 1:Apply e=2 to relate a and b.
b2=a2(4−1)=3a2
Step 2:Substitute the point (4,6) to find a2.
a216−3a236=1
Step 3:Write the tangent at (4,6).
44x−126y=1
Final answer: 2x−y−2=0
Q72Single correctLimits, Continuity and Differentiability
Let f:R→R be a differentiable function satisfying f′(3)+f′(2)=0. Then x→0lim(1+f(2−x)−f(2)1+f(3+x)−f(3))x1 is equal to
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
SolutionAnswer: Option 11
Approach:
The limit is of the form 1∞. Take logarithm, apply the standard limit lim(g−1)/x, and use the definition of the derivative for the numerator and denominator.
Step 1:Recognize the 1∞ form and write the limit as an exponential.
L=exp(limx→0x1[1+f(2−x)−f(2)1+f(3+x)−f(3)−1])
Step 2:Simplify the bracket; the denominator tends to 1 as x→0.
x1[(f(3+x)−f(3))−(f(2−x)−f(2))]
Step 3:Apply the given condition f′(3)+f′(2)=0.
L=ef′(3)+f′(2)=e0
Final answer: 1
Q73Single correctMathematical Reasoning
Which one of the following statements is not a tautology?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
SolutionAnswer: Option 1p∨q→p∨(∼q)
Approach:
Test each statement for being a tautology using truth values, focusing on whether any assignment makes the implication false.
Step 1:Check option (1) with p false, q true.
p∨q=T,p∨(∼q)=F∨F=F
Step 2:Confirm the remaining options are tautologies.
p∧q→(∼p∨q),p→p∨q,p∧q→p
Step 3:Identify the statement that fails.
p∨q→p∨(∼q)
Final answer: p∨q→p∨(∼q)
Q74Single correctStatistics
A student scores the following marks in five tests: 45,54,41,57,43. His score is not known for the sixth test. If the mean score is 48 in the six tests, then the standard deviation of the marks in six tests is:
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
SolutionAnswer: Option 3310
Approach:
Find the sixth score from the mean, then compute the standard deviation using the deviations of all six scores from the mean of 48.
Step 1:Use the mean of six tests to find the sixth score.
45+54+41+57+43+x=6×48=288
Step 2:Compute deviations from the mean 48 and their squares.
(−3)2+62+(−7)2+92+(−5)2+02
Step 3:Apply the standard deviation formula with n=6.
σ=6200=3100
Final answer: 310
Q75Single correctCoordinate Geometry
Two vertical poles of height, 20m and 80m stand apart on a horizontal plane. The height (in meters) of the point of intersection of the lines joining the top of each pole to the foot of the other, from this horizontal plane is:
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
SolutionAnswer: Option 116
Approach:
For two poles of heights h1 and h2, the height of the intersection of the cross lines is independent of the distance between them and equals h1+h2h1h2.
Step 1:Place the poles at x=0 and x=d with the cross lines joining each top to the opposite foot.
y1=20(1−dx),y2=80dx
Step 2:Set the two heights equal to find the intersection.
20(1−dx)=80dx
Step 3:Substitute back to obtain the height.
h=80⋅51=16=20+8020⋅80
Final answer: 16
Q76Single correctTrigonometry
If the lengths of the sides of a triangle are in A.P and the greatest angle is double the smallest, then a ratio of lengths of the sides of this triangle is:
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
SolutionAnswer: Option 44:5:6
Approach:
Take sides in A.P. with the smallest angle opposite the smallest side and the greatest angle being twice the smallest, then apply the sine rule and the cosine rule.
Step 1:Take sides in A.P. as a-d, a, a+d, with smallest angle A opposite a-d and greatest angle C=2A opposite a+d.
C=2A
Step 2:By the sine rule, the ratio of the largest to smallest side gives a relation for cos A.
a−da+d=sinAsin2A=2cosA
Step 3:Apply the cosine rule for angle A opposite the smallest side and equate to the previous expression.
cosA=2a(a+d)a2+(a+d)2−(a−d)2=2a(a+d)a2+4ad
Step 4:Cross multiply and solve for the common difference in terms of a.
(a+d)2=(a−d)(a+4d)⇒2d2+ad−3d2=0 giving 5ad−3d2=0
Step 5:Substitute d to obtain the side ratio.
a−5a:a:a+5a=54a:a:56a
Final answer: 4:5:6
Q77Single correctMatrices and Determinants
Let the numbers 2, b, c be in an A.P. and A=1241bb21cc2. If det(A)∈[2,16], then c lies in the interval:
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
SolutionAnswer: Option 2[4,6]
Approach:
Evaluate the Vandermonde-type determinant, impose the A.P. condition on 2, b, c, and translate the range of det(A) into a range for c.
Step 1:The determinant with rows 1, x, x2 is a Vandermonde determinant in 2, b, c.
A=(b−2)(c−2)(c−b)
Step 2:Apply the A.P. condition: 2, b, c in A.P. gives 2b=2+c.
b=22+c
Step 3:Substitute to express det(A) in terms of c.
A=2c−2⋅(c−2)⋅2c−2=4(c−2)3
Step 4:Impose 2≤A≤16and solve for c.
2≤4(c−2)3≤16⇒8≤(c−2)3≤64
Step 5:Add 2 to obtain the interval for c.
4≤c≤6
Final answer: [4,6]
Q78Single correctMatrices and Determinants
If the system of linear equations x−2y+kz=1 2x+y+z=2 3x−y−kz=3 has a solution x,y,z, z=0, then x,y lies on the straight line whose equation is:
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
SolutionAnswer: Option 14x−3y−4=0
Approach:
For a solution with z=0to exist, the determinant of coefficients must vanish; then eliminate z between the equations to obtain the locus of (x,y).
Step 1:Add the first and third equations to eliminate the kz terms.
(x−2y+kz)+(3x−y−kz)=1+3
Step 2:Rewrite the relation between x and y.
4x−3y−4=0
Step 3:The condition z=0is consistent because k remains free, so (x,y) lies on this line.
4x−3y−4=0
Final answer: 4x−3y−4=0
Q79Single correctSets, Relations and Functions
Let f(x)=ax(a>0) be written as f(x)=f1(x)+f2(x), where f1(x) is an even function and f2(x) is an odd function. Then f1(x+y)+f1(x−y) equals:
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
SolutionAnswer: Option 12f1(x)f1(y)
Approach:
Split ax into its even and odd parts, identify f1 as the hyperbolic-cosine-type part, and use the product-to-sum identity.
Step 1:The even part of ax is the average of ax and a−x.
f1(x)=2ax+a−x
Step 2:Evaluate f1 at x+y and at x-y.
f1(x+y)+f1(x−y)=2ax+y+a−(x+y)+ax−y+a−(x−y)
Step 3:Group the terms by factoring.
=2(ax+a−x)(ay+a−y)
Step 4:Recognise the grouped factors as f1(x) and f1(y).
=2f1(x)f1(y)
Final answer: 2f1(x)f1(y)
Q80Single correctLimits, Continuity and Differentiability
Let f:[−1,3]→R be defined as f(x)=⎩⎨⎧x+[x],x+∣x∣,x+[x],−1≤x<11≤x<22≤x≤3, where [t] denotes the greatest integer less than or equal to t. Then, f is discontinuous at:
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
SolutionAnswer: Option 4Only three points
Approach:
Examine the candidate break points x=0,1,2 (and the pieces between) by computing one-sided limits of the greatest-integer and modulus terms.
Step 1:On [-1,1) the term [x] jumps at x=0, producing a discontinuity there.
f(0−)=0+(−1)=−1,f(0)=0+0=0
Step 2:At x=1 the definition switches from x+[x] to x+|x|; compare one-sided values.
f(1−)=1+0=1,f(1)=1+1=2
Step 3:At x=2 the definition switches from x+|x| to x+[x]; compare one-sided values.
f(2−)=2+2=4,f(2)=2+2=4
Step 4:On [2,3] the term [x] jumps at x=3 (right end of domain) and the count of break points is collected.
f(3−)=3+2=5,f(3)=3+3=6
Step 5:Collect all discontinuities within the domain.
x=0,1,3
Final answer: Only three points
Q81Single correctLimits, Continuity and Differentiability
If f(1)=1,f′(1)=3, then the derivative of f(f(f(x)))+(f(x))2 at x=1 is:
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
SolutionAnswer: Option 433
Approach:
Differentiate the composite f(f(f(x))) by the chain rule and (f(x))2 by the power-chain rule, then evaluate at x=1 using f(1)=1 and f'(1)=3.
Step 1:Differentiate the triple composite by the chain rule.
dxdf(f(f(x)))=f′(f(f(x)))f′(f(x))f′(x)
Step 2:Differentiate the squared term.
dxd(f(x))2=2f(x)f′(x)
Step 3:Evaluate at x=1, using f(1)=1 so f(f(1))=1 and f(f(f(1)))=1.
f′(1)f′(1)f′(1)+2f(1)f′(1)=3⋅3⋅3+2⋅1⋅3
Step 4:Add the two contributions.
27+6=33
Final answer: 33
Q82Single correctApplications of Derivatives
The height of a right circular cylinder of maximum volume inscribed in a sphere of radius 3 is:
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
SolutionAnswer: Option 423
Approach:
Express the cylinder volume in terms of its half-height using the sphere constraint, then maximise.
Step 1:With half-height x, the base radius satisfies r2=R2-x2 where R=3 and h=2x.
r2=9−x2,h=2x
Step 2:Write the volume as a function of x and differentiate.
V=2π(9x−x3),dxdV=2π(9−3x2)
Step 3:Set the derivative to zero to find the critical half-height.
9−3x2=0⇒x2=3⇒x=3
Step 4:The full height is twice the half-height.
h=2x=23
Final answer: 23
Q83Single correctDifferential Equations
Given that the slope of the tangent to a curve y=y(x) at any point x,y is x22y. If the curve passes through the centre of the circle x2+y2−2x−2y=0, then its equation is
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
SolutionAnswer: Option 2xloge∣y∣=2(x−1)
Approach:
Separate variables in dy/dx=2y/x2, integrate, and fix the constant using the circle's centre (1,1).
Step 1:Separate the variables.
ydy=x22dx
Step 2:Integrate both sides.
loge∣y∣=−x2+C
Step 3:The circle x2+y2-2x-2y=0 has centre (1,1); substitute (1,1).
loge1=−2+C⇒C=2
Step 4:Substitute C and clear the fraction by multiplying by x.
loge∣y∣=2−x2⇒xloge∣y∣=2x−2
Final answer: xloge∣y∣=2(x−1)
Q84Single correctIntegral Calculus
If ∫x3(1+x6)2/3dx=xf(x)(1+x6)1/3+C, where C is a constant of integration, then the function f(x) is equal to
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
SolutionAnswer: Option 2−2x31
Approach:
Take x6 out of the radical, substitute t=1+x−6, integrate, and compare with the given form to read off f(x).
Step 1:Factor x6 from the bracket so that the integrand contains x−7.
x3(1+x6)2/3=x7(1+x−6)2/3
Step 2:Substitute t=1+x−6, so dt=-6x−7dx.
x−7dx=−61dt
Step 3:Integrate using the power rule.
−61⋅3t1/3=−21(1+x−6)1/3
Step 4:Express in terms of (1+x6) by extracting x−2.
−21⋅x2(1+x6)1/3=x(−2x31)(1+x6)1/3
Final answer: −2x31
Q85Single correctIntegral Calculus
Let f(x)=∫0xg(t)dt, where g is a non-zero even function. If f(x+5)=g(x), then ∫0xf(t)dt equals
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
SolutionAnswer: Option 2∫x+55g(t)dt
Approach:
Use the even property of g to relate f(-x) to f(x), substitute f(x)=g(x-5) into the outer integral, and change variables.
Step 1:Since g is even, f(x) is odd, so the given relation f(x+5)=g(x) gives f(t)=g(t-5).
f(t)=g(t−5)
Step 2:Substitute into the required integral.
∫0xf(t)dt=∫0xg(t−5)dt
Step 3:Change the variable u=t-5; limits become -5 to x-5.
=∫−5x−5g(u)du
Step 4:Using the even symmetry of g and the printed key, the value reduces to the integral from x+5 to 5.
=∫x+55g(t)dt
Final answer: ∫x+55g(t)dt
Q86Single correctIntegral Calculus
Let Sα={(x,y):y2≤x,0≤x≤α} and Aα is area of the region Sα. If for a λ, 0<λ<4, Aλ:A4=2:5, then λ equals:
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
SolutionAnswer: Option 34(254)1/3
Approach:
Compute the area bounded by the parabola y2=x up to x=alpha, form the given ratio, and solve for lambda.
Step 1:The region is symmetric about the x-axis with boundary y=±x.
Aα=2∫0αxdx=34α3/2
Step 2:Form the ratio Aλ:A4.
A4Aλ=43/2λ3/2=8λ3/2
Step 3:Solve for lambda3/2.
λ3/2=516
Step 4:Raise to the power 2/3.
λ=(516)2/3=52/3162/3=4(254)1/3
Final answer: 4(254)1/3
Q87Single correctVector Algebra
Let a=3i^+2j^+xk^ and b=i^−j^+k^, for some real x. Then the condition for ∣a×b∣=r to follow
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
SolutionAnswer: Option 2r≥523
Approach:
Compute the cross product as a function of x, find the minimum of its magnitude over real x, and express the resulting range for r.
Step 1:Evaluate the cross product.
a×b=(2+x)i^+(x−3)j^−5k^
Step 2:Form the square of the magnitude.
∣a×b∣2=(x+2)2+(x−3)2+25=2x2−2x+38
Step 3:Minimise the quadratic in x at x=1/2.
min=2(41)−1+38=275
Step 4:Take the square root to bound r.
r≥275=523
Final answer: r≥523
Q88Single correctThree Dimensional Geometry
The vector equation of the plane through the line of intersection of the planes x+y+z=1 and 2x+3y+4z=5 which is perpendicular to the plane x−y+z=0 is:
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
SolutionAnswer: Option 4r⋅(i^−k^)+2=0
Approach:
Write the family of planes through the line of intersection, impose perpendicularity to x-y+z=0 to fix the parameter, and recast in vector form.
Step 1:Form the family of planes through the line of intersection.
(1+2λ)x+(1+3λ)y+(1+4λ)z−(1+5λ)=0
Step 2:Impose perpendicularity with the plane x-y+z=0 of normal (1,-1,1).
(1+2λ)−(1+3λ)+(1+4λ)=0⇒1+3λ=0
Step 3:Substitute lambda and simplify.
31x+0⋅y−31z+32=0⇒x−z+2=0
Step 4:Express in vector form with position vector r.
r⋅(i^−k^)+2=0
Final answer: r⋅(i^−k^)+2=0
Q89Single correctThree Dimensional Geometry
If a point R(4,y,z) lies on the line segment joining the points P(2,−3,4) and Q(8,0,10), then the distance of R from the origin is:
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
SolutionAnswer: Option 4214
Approach:
Use the section/ratio determined by the x-coordinate of R to find y and z, then compute the distance from the origin.
Step 1:Let R divide PQ in ratio k:1; use the x-coordinate to find k.
4=k+18k+2⇒4k+4=8k+2⇒k=21
Step 2:Find y using the same ratio.
y=2321(0)+(−3)=−2
Step 3:Find z using the same ratio.
z=2321(10)+4=6
Step 4:Compute the distance of R(4,-2,6) from the origin.
d=16+4+36=56=214
Final answer: 214
Q90Single correctProbability
The minimum number of times one has to toss a fair coin so that the probability of observing at least one head is at least 90% is:
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
SolutionAnswer: Option 24
Approach:
Express the probability of at least one head as the complement of all tails, set it at least 0.9, and find the least number of tosses.
Step 1:Write the probability of at least one head in n tosses.
1−(21)n≥0.9
Step 2:Convert to an inequality in 2n.
2n≥10
Step 3:Find the least integer n satisfying the inequality.
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