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JEE Main 2021 February 25, Shift 2 Question Paper with Solutions

All 90 questions from the JEE Main 2021 (February 25, Shift 2) shift — Physics (30), Chemistry (30) 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.

Physics30 questions

Q1Single correctUnits and Measurements
If e is the electronic charge, c is the speed of light in free space and h is Planck's constant, the quantity has dimensions of :
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
Q2Single correctKinematics
A stone is dropped from the top of a building. When it crosses a point m below the top, another stone starts to fall from a point m below the top. Both stones reach the bottom of building simultaneously. The height of the building is :
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
Q3Single correctRotational Motion
A sphere of radius a and mass m rolls along a horizontal plane with constant speed . It encounters an inclined plane at angle and climbs upward. Assuming that it rolls without slipping, how far up the sphere will travel?
Sphere radius a, speed v0, rolling along a horizontal plane toward an incline of angle theta.
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
Q4Single correctKinetic Theory of Gases
Thermodynamic process is shown below on a diagram for one mole of an ideal gas. If , then the ratio of temperature is :
P-V diagram: state 1 (P1,V1,T1) to state 2 (P2,V2,T2) along a concave curve PV^(1/2)=constant.
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
Q5Single correctKinetic Theory of Gases
Given below are two statements:
Statement I: In a diatomic molecule, the rotational energy at a given temperature obeys Maxwell's distribution.
Statement II : In a diatomic molecule, the rotational energy at a given temperature equals the translational kinetic energy for each molecule.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
Q6Single correctOscillations and Waves
Two identical springs of spring constant are attached to a block of mass and to fixed support (see figure). When the mass is displaced from equilibrium position on either side, it executes simple harmonic motion. The time period of oscillations of this system is :
Block m between two identical springs (each 2k) anchored to fixed walls.
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
Q7Single correctOscillations and Waves
The point moves with a uniform speed along the circumference of a circle of radius m and covers in s. The perpendicular projection from on the diameter represents the simple harmonic motion of . The restoration force per unit mass when touches will be :
Circle radius 0.36 m, diameter MN, point A on circle at 30 deg above ON, perpendicular projection P on the diameter.
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
Q8Single correctOscillations and Waves
is the time-displacement equation of a SHM. At the displacement of the particle is and it is moving along negative x-direction. Then the initial phase angle will be:
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
Q9Single correctElectrostatics
A charge q is placed at one corner of a cube as shown in figure. The flux of electrostatic field through the shaded area is:
Charge q at one corner of a cube on X,Y,Z axes; one far face shaded.
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
Q10Single correctMagnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism
In a ferromagnetic material, below the curie temperature, a domain is defined as:
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
Q11Single correctElectrostatics
An electron with kinetic energy enters between parallel plates of a capacitor at an angle with the plates. It leaves the plates at angle with kinetic energy . Then the ratio of kinetic energies will be :
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
Q12Single correctElectronic Devices
Match List I with List II.
List IList II
(a). Rectifier(i). Used either for stepping up or stepping down the A.C. voltage
(b). Stabilizer(ii). Used to convert A.C. voltage into D.C. voltage
(c). Transformer(iii). Used to remove any ripple in the rectified output voltage
(d). Filter(iv). Used for constant output voltage even when the input voltage or load current change
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
Q13Single correctElectromagnetic Induction and Alternating Currents
An L.C.R. circuit contains resistance of and a supply of V at angular frequency. If only capacitance is removed from the circuit, current lags behind the voltage by . If on the other hand, the only the inductor is removed the current leads by with the applied voltage. The R.M.S. current flowing in the circuit will be:
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
Q14Single correctOptics
Consider the diffraction pattern obtained from the sunlight incident on a pinhole of diameter . If the diameter of the pinhole is slightly increased, it will affect the diffraction pattern such that
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(B)
(C)
(D)
Q15Single correctDual Nature of Matter and Radiation
An electron of mass and a proton of mass are moving with the same speed. The ratio of their de Broglie wavelength will be :
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(B)
(C)
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Q16Single correctDual Nature of Matter and Radiation
The stopping potential for electrons emitted from a photosensitive surface illuminated by light of wavelength nm is V. When the incident wavelength is changed to a new value, the stopping potential is V. The new wavelength is :
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
Q17Single correctAtoms and Nuclei
The wavelength of the photon emitted by a hydrogen atom when an electron makes a transition from to state is:
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
Q18Single correctElectronic Devices
The truth table for the following logic circuit is :
Logic circuit: A and B inverted and cross-fed through two AND gates into a NOR gate giving Y (XNOR).
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
Q19Single correctElectronic Devices
For extrinsic semiconductors; when doping level is increased;
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(B)
(C)
(D)
Q20Single correctElectromagnetic Waves
If a message signal of frequency is amplitude modulated with a carrier signal of frequency and radiated through an antenna, the wavelength of the corresponding signal in air is
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
Q21NumericalVector Algebra
If , the angle between and is . The value of will be ___.
Q22NumericalWork, Energy and Power
Two particles having masses g and g respectively are moving with equal kinetic energies. The ratio of the magnitudes of their linear momentum is . The value of n will be ___.
Q23NumericalGravitation
The initial velocity required to project a body vertically upward from the surface of the earth to reach a height of , where R is the radius of the earth, may be described in terms of escape velocity such that . The value of x will be
Q24NumericalThermodynamics
A reversible heat engine converts one-fourth of the heat input into work. When the temperature of the sink is reduced by K, its efficiency is doubled. The temperature in Kelvin of the source will be ___ .
Q25NumericalOscillations and Waves
The percentage increase in the speed of transverse waves produced in a stretched string if the tension is increased by , will be ___ .
Q26NumericalElectromagnetic Waves
The peak electric field produced by the radiation coming from the W bulb at a distance of m is . The efficiency of the bulb is and it is a point source. The value of x is,
Q27NumericalElectrostatics
Two small spheres each of mass mg are suspended from a point by threads m long. They are equally charged and repel each other to a distance of m. The charge on each of the sphere is C. The value of a will be ___.[Given ]
Q28NumericalElectrostatics
Two identical conducting spheres with negligible volume have nC and nC charges, respectively. They are brought into contact and then separated by a distance of m. The electrostatic force acting between the spheres is ___ N.
[Given : SI unit]
Q29NumericalCurrent Electricity
A current of A enters one corner P of an equilateral triangle PQR having wires of resistance each and leaves by the corner R. The currents in ampere is
Equilateral triangle PQR with 2 ohm on each side; 6 A enters at P, leaves at R; currents i1 (PQ), i2 (PR).
Q30NumericalDual Nature of Matter and Radiation
The wavelength of an X-ray beam is Å. The mass of a fictitious particle having the same energy as that of the X-ray photons is kg. The value of x is ___ . ( Planck's constant)

Chemistry30 questions

Q31Single correctChemical Bonding and Molecular Structure
Which among the following species has unequal bond lengths?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
Q32Single correctEquilibrium
The solubility of in water is :
[Given : The solubility product of in water ]
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
Q33Single correctp-Block Elements
Water does not produce CO on reacting with :
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
Q34Single correctPurification and Characterisation of Organic Compounds
Which of the following compound is added to the sodium extract before addition of silver nitrate for testing of halogens?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
Q35Single correctOrganic Compounds Containing Oxygen
The correct order of acid character of the following compounds is :
Four structures: I phenol, II 4-nitrobenzoic acid, III benzoic acid, IV 4-methylbenzoic acid.
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
Q36Single correctOrganic Compounds Containing Nitrogen
Correct statement about the given chemical reaction is
Aniline + HNO3,H2SO4/288K gives (A) para- + (B) meta- + (C) ortho-nitroaniline.
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
Q37Single correctHydrocarbons
The major product of the following reaction is :
Reactant + H2SO4 (Markovnikov nitroalkene addition).
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
Q38Single correctHydrocarbons
The correct sequence of reagents used in the preparation of 4 -bromo-2-nitroethylbenzene from benzene is :
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
Q39Single correctp-Block Elements
Given below are two statements :
Statement I: The pH of rain water is normally 5.6.
Statement II : If the pH of rain water drops below 5.6 , it is called acid rain.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
Q40Single correctSome Basic Principles of Organic Chemistry
Which one of the following statements is FALSE for hydrophilic sols?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
Q41Single correctd- and f-Block Elements
The method used for the purification of Indium is :
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(B)
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(D)
Q42Single correctp-Block Elements
The correct order of bond dissociation enthalpy of halogens is :
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(B)
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Q43Single correctp-Block Elements
Given below are two statements :
Statement I : and forms of sulphur can change reversibly between themselves with slow heating or slow cooling.
Statement II : At room temperature the stable crystalline form of sulphur is monoclinic sulphur.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
Q44Single correctd- and f-Block Elements
The major components of German Silver are :
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
Q45Single correctCoordination Compounds
In which of the following order the given complex ions are arranged correctly with respect to their decreasing spin only magnetic moment?
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
Q46Single correctCoordination Compounds
Given below are two statements:
Statement I : The identification of is carried out by dimethyl glyoxime in the presence of .
Statement II :The dimethyl glyoxime is a bidentate neutral ligand.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
Q47Single correctHydrocarbons
The major product of the following reaction is :
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
Q48Single correctOrganic Compounds Containing Oxygen
What is /X/ in the given reaction?
Ethylene glycol reactant.
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
Q49Single correctOrganic Compounds Containing Nitrogen
Carbylamine test is used to detect the presence of primary amino group in an organic compound. Which of the following compound is formed when this test is performed with aniline?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
Q50Single correctBiomolecules
Which of the following is correct structure of -anomer of maltose?
(A)
(B)
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(D)
Q51NumericalAtomic Structure
Electromagnetic radiation of wavelength nm is just sufficient to ionise the atom of metal A. The ionization energy of metal A in is ___. (Rounded-off to the nearest integer)
Q52NumericalChemical Thermodynamics
Five moles of an ideal gas at K is expanded isothermally from an initial pressure of MPa to MPa against at constant external pressure MPa. The heat transferred in this process is ___ .
(Rounded-off to the nearest integer)
Q53NumericalPrinciples Related to Practical Chemistry
Consider titration of NaOH solution versus M oxalic acid solution. At the end point following burette readings were obtained.
(i) mL
(ii) mL
(iii) mL
(iv) mL
(v) mL
If the volume of oxalic acid taken was mL then the molarity of the NaOH solution is ___M. (Rounded-off to the nearest integer)
Q54NumericalClassification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties
Among the following, number of metal/s which can be used as electrodes in the photoelectric cell is ___ . (Integer answer)
(A) Li
(B) Na
(C) Rb
(D) Cs
Q55NumericalSome Basic Concepts in Chemistry
The unit cell of copper corresponds to a face centered cube of edge length Å with one copper atom at each lattice point. The calculated density of copper in is ___ . [Molar mass of Cu : g; Avogadro Number J]
Q56NumericalSolutions
If a compound AB dissociates to the extent of in an aqueous solution, the molality of the solution which shows a K rise in the boiling point of the solution is ___ molal. (Rounded-off to the nearest integer)
Q57NumericalRedox Reactions and Electrochemistry
Copper reduces into NO and depending upon the concentration of in solution. (Assuming fixed and ), the concentration at which the thermodynamic tendency for reduction of into NO and by copper is same is M. The value of is ___. (Rounded-off to the nearest integer)
Q58NumericalChemical Kinetics
The rate constant of a reaction increases by five times on increase in temperature from C to C. The value of activation energy in is ___ (Rounded-off to the nearest integer)
Q59Numericald- and f-Block Elements
The spin only magnetic moment of a divalent ion in aqueous solution (atomic number 29) is ___ BM.
Q60NumericalSome Basic Principles of Organic Chemistry
Number of compound/s given below which contain/s group is ___ . (Integer answer)
(A) Sulphanilic acid
(B) Picric acid
(C) Aspirin
(D) Ascorbic acid

Mathematics30 questions

Q61Single correctSequence and Series
Let and be the roots of . If for , then the value of is:
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
Q62Single correctComplex Numbers and Quadratic Equations
If are such that (here ) is a root of , then is equal to:
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
Q63Single correctLimit, Continuity and Differentiability
The minimum value of , where and , is equal to:
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(B)
(C)
(D)
Q64Single correctTrigonometry
If and , then is equal to:
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(B)
(C)
(D)
Q65Single correctCo-ordinate Geometry
If the curve intersects the line at two points P and Q, then the angle subtended by the line segment PQ at the origin is
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(B)
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(D)
Q66Single correctCo-ordinate Geometry
A hyperbola passes through the foci of the ellipse and its transverse and conjugate axes coincide with major and minor axes of the ellipse, respectively. If the product of their eccentricities is one, then the equation of the hyperbola is:
(A)
(B)
(C)
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Q67Single correctSets, Relations and Functions
The contrapositive of the statement "If you will work, you will earn money" is:
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
Q68Single correctMatrices and Determinants
If for the matrix, , , then the value of is :
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
Q69Single correctMatrices and Determinants
Let A be a matrix with . Let denote the row of A. If a matrix B is obtained by performing the operation on , then is equal to :
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
Q70Single correctMatrices and Determinants
The following system of linear equations


(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
Q71Single correctTrigonometry
is equal to:
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
Q72Single correctSets, Relations and Functions
A function f(x) is given by , then the sum of the series

is equal to:
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
Q73Single correctPermutations and Combinations
Let x denote the total number of one-one functions from a set A with elements to a set B with elements and y denote the total number of one-one functions from the set A to the set . Then :
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
Q74Single correctLimit, Continuity and Differentiability
The shortest distance between the line and the curve is:
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
Q75Single correctIntegral Calculus
The integral , , is equal to
(where c is a constant of integration)
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
Q76Single correctIntegral Calculus
If , then
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
Q77Single correctIntegral Calculus
is equal to
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
Q78Single correctThree Dimensional Geometry
A plane passes through the points and . If O is the origin and P is , then the projection of on this plane is of length:
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
Q79Single correctStatistics and Probability
In a group of 400 people, 160 are smokers and non-vegetarian; 100 are smokers and vegetarian and the remaining 140 are non-smokers and vegetarian. Their chances of getting a particular chest disorder are 35%, 20% and 10% respectively. A person is chosen from the group at random and is found to be suffering from the chest disorder. The probability that the selected person is a smoker and non-vegetarian is :
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
Q80Single correctStatistics and Probability
Let be a set of all -digit natural numbers whose exactly one digit is . Then the probability that a randomly chosen element of leaves remainder when divided by is:
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
Q81NumericalPermutations and Combinations
The total number of two digit numbers mn, such that is a multiple of , is ___ .
Q82NumericalBinomial Theorem and its Simple Applications
If the remainder when x is divided by is , then the remainder when is divided by is ___ .
Q83NumericalCo-ordinate Geometry
A line is a common tangent to the circle and the parabola . If the two points of contact (a,b) and (c,d) are distinct and lie in the first quadrant, then is equal to ___ .
Q84NumericalLimit, Continuity and Differentiability
If exists and is equal to b, then the value of is ___ .
Q85NumericalLimit, Continuity and Differentiability
A function f is defined on as

where [x] denotes the greatest integer . The number of points, where f is not differentiable in is ___ .
Q86NumericalLimit, Continuity and Differentiability
If the curves and cut at right angles, then is equal to ___ .
Q87NumericalIntegral Calculus
The value of is ___ .
Q88NumericalDifferential Equations
If the curve, represented by the solution of the differential equation , passes through the intersection of the lines, and , then is equal to ___ .
Q89NumericalVector Algebra
Let and . If the area of the parallelogram whose adjacent sides are represented by the vectors and is square units, then is equal to ___ .
Q90NumericalThree Dimensional Geometry
A line l passing through origin is perpendicular to the lines


If the co-ordinates of the point in the first octant on at a distance of from the point of intersection of l and are (a,\ b,\ c), then is equal to ___ .

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