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JEE Main 2026 April 05, Shift 2 Question Paper with Solutions

All 74 questions from the JEE Main 2026 (April 05, Shift 2) shift — Physics (25), Chemistry (25) and Mathematics (24) — 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.

Physics25 questions

Q26Single correctUnits and Measurements
Match List - I with List - II. where (Planck's constant), (gravitational constant) and (speed of light in vacuum) as fundamental units. Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
List-IList-II
A. Meter (L)I.
B. Second (S)II.
C. Kilogram (M)III.
D. Kelvin (K)IV.
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Q27Single correctUnits and Measurements
In an experiment to determine the resistance of a given wire using Ohm's law, the voltmeter and ammeter readings are noted as 10 V and 5 A, respectively. The least counts of voltmeter and ammeter are 500 mV and 200 mA, respectively. The estimated error in the resistance measurement is _____ .
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Q28Single correctWork, Energy and Power
A mass of 1 kg is kept on an inclined plane with 30 inclination with respect to the horizontal plane and it is at rest initially. Then the whole assembly is moved up with constant velocity of 4 m/s. The work done by the frictional force in time 2 s is _____ J. (Take )
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Q29Single correctKinematics
The velocity (v) versus time (t) plot of a particle is shown in the figure, for a time interval of 40 s. The total distance travelled by the particle and the average velocity during this period are, respectively _____.
Velocity (m/s) versus time (s) plot on axes ranging from v = -5 to +5 m/s and t = 0 to 40 s. From t = 0 the velocity rises linearly from 0 to +5 m/s at t = 10 s, then falls linearly back to 0 at t = 20 s, then continues linearly to -5 m/s at t = 30 s, and finally rises linearly back to 0 at t = 40 s, forming two triangular pulses (one positive between 0 and 20 s, one negative between 20 s and 40 s).
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Q30Single correctRotational Motion
A wheel initially at rest is subjected to a uniform angular acceleration about its axis. In the first 2 s it rotates through an angle and in the next 2 s it rotates through an angle . The ratio is _____.
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Q31Single correctRotational Motion
An object of uniform density rolls up the curved path with the initial velocity as shown in the figure. If the maximum height attained by the object is (g = acceleration due to gravity), the object is a _____.
A small spherical object placed at the bottom of a smooth concave curved track (resembling the inside of a bowl/quarter-pipe) with the object on the lower horizontal portion and an upward-sloping curved surface rising to the right; an arrow labelled v0 indicates the initial horizontal velocity directed along the path toward the rising side.
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Q32Single correctGravitation
A body of mass m is taken from the surface of earth to a height equal to twice the radius of earth (). The increase in potential energy will be _____. (g is acceleration due to gravity at the surface of earth)
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Q33Single correctProperties of Solids and Liquids
Eight mercury drops, each of radius r, coalesce to form a bigger drop. The surface energy released in this process is _____ (S is the surface tension of mercury).
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Q34Single correctKinetic Theory of Gases
An ideal gas at pressure P and temperature T is expanding such that constant. The coefficient of volume expansion of the gas is _____.
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Q35Single correctOscillations and Waves
Match List - I with List - II.
List - IList - II
A. I. Periodic with time period but not simple harmonic motion (SHM)
B. II. Periodic with time period but Not SHM
C. III. Periodic with time period and SHM
D. IV. Non-periodic
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Q36Single correctElectromagnetic Induction and Alternating Currents
A metal rod of length L rotates about one end at origin with a uniform angular velocity . The magnetic field radially falls off as ; being a positive constant. The emf induced (neglecting the centripetal force on electrons in the rod) is:
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Q37Single correctCurrent Electricity
Under steady state condition the potential difference across the capacitor in the circuit is _____ V.
Rectangular DC circuit. A 2 V battery is in series with a 6 ohm resistor forming the source branch. Across the source terminals, two parallel branches are connected: one branch contains a 2 ohm resistor alone, and the other branch contains a 2 microfarad capacitor in series with a 4 ohm resistor.
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Q38Single correctMagnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism
A particle of charge q and mass m is projected from origin with an initial velocity . There exists a uniform magnetic field and a space varying electric field within the region . After travelling a distance such that x-coordinate has changed from to , the change in the kinetic energy is _____.
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Q39Single correctElectromagnetic Waves
Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R). Assertion (A): The electromagnetic wave exerts pressure on the surface on which they are allowed to fall. Reason (R): There is no mass associated with the electromagnetic waves. In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
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Q40Single correctOptics
A thin convex lens and a thin concave lens are kept in contact and are co-axial. Which of the following statements is correct for this combination of two lenses?
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Q41Single correctOptics
An object AB is placed 15 cm on the left of a convex lens P of focal length 10 cm. Another convex lens Q is now placed 15 cm right of lens P. If the focal length of lens Q is 15 cm, the final image is _____.
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Q42Single correctOptics
The maximum intensity in a Young's double slit experiment is . Distance between the slits (d) is , where is the wavelength of light used. The intensity of the fringe, exactly opposite to one of the slits on the screen, placed at is _____.
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Q43Single correctDual Nature of Matter and Radiation
An electron is travelling with a velocity v in free space and when it enters a medium, its velocity is reduced by 20%. The de Broglie wavelength of electron in the medium is , where is its de Broglie wavelength in free space. The value of is _____ .
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Q44Single correctAtoms and Nuclei
Assuming the experimental mass of as 12 u, the mass defect of atom is _____ . (Mass of proton , mass of neutron , and c is the speed of the light in vacuum).
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Q45Single correctElectronic Devices
In a semiconductor p-n diode, the doping concentrations on p-side and n-side are and , respectively. Which one of the following statements is true?
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Q46NumericalProperties of Solids and Liquids
A copper wire of length 3 m is stretched by 3 mm by applying an external force. The volume of the wire is . The elastic potential energy stored in the wire in stretched condition would be _____ J. (Given Young modulus of copper )
Q47NumericalProperties of Solids and Liquids
The heat extracted out of x gram of water initially at to cool it down to is sufficient to evaporate gram of water also initially at . The value of x (closest integer) is _____ . (Take latent heat of water , specific heat capacity of water )
Q48NumericalElectromagnetic Induction and Alternating Currents
A series LCR circuit with , and is connected to a variable frequency a.c. source. The inductive reactance at resonant frequency is _____ .
Q49NumericalCurrent Electricity
When an external resistance of is connected across terminals of a cell, a current of flows through it. When the resistor is replaced by a resistor, a current of flows through it. The internal resistance of the cell is _____ .
Q50NumericalElectromagnetic Induction and Alternating Currents
A circular loop of radius 20 cm and resistance is placed in a time varying magnetic field . At , for the plane of the loop being perpendicular to the magnetic field, the induced current in the loop at is . The value of is _____ . (Take )

Chemistry25 questions

Q51Single correctSome Basic Concepts in Chemistry
What volume of hydrogen gas at STP would be liberated by action of 50 mL of of 50% purity (density = 1.3 ) on 20 g of zinc? Given: Molar mass of H, O, S, Zn are 1, 16, 32, 65 g respectively.
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Q52Single correctAtomic Structure
Which of the following statement(s) is/are true? A. If two orbitals have the same value of (n + l), then the orbital with lower value of n will have lower energy. B. Energies of the orbitals in the same subshell increase with increase in atomic number. C. The size of orbital is less than the size of orbital. D. Among 5f, 6s, 4d, 5p and 5d, no one of the orbitals have 2 radial nodes. Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
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Q53Single correctChemical Bonding and Molecular Structure
The covalent radii of atoms A and B are and respectively. The covalent bond length and total length of AB molecule are respectively:
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Q54Single correctChemical Thermodynamics
Consider the following data for the reaction at 600 K. The (in ) for the reaction is:
Three-column thermodynamic data table for X2(g)+Y2(g) reversible 2XY(g). Columns: Compound, Delta-H-f-degree in kJ/mol, S-m-degree in J/(mol K). Rows: XY(g) 42 200; X2(g) 8 140; Y2(g) 60 250.
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Q55Single correctChemical Thermodynamics
The correct order of molar heat capacities measured at 298 K and 1 bar is:
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Q56Single correctEquilibrium
The reaction was initiated with the amount 'a' of A(g). At equilibrium it is found that the amount of A(g) remaining is at a total pressure of p. The equilibrium constant of the reaction can be calculated from the expression:
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Q57Single correctRedox Reactions and Electrochemistry
One half cell in a voltaic cell is constructed from a silver rod dipped in silver nitrate solution of unknown concentration. The other half cell consists of a zinc rod dipped in 1 molar solution of . A voltage of 1.60 V is measured at 298 K for this cell. What is the concentration of ions used in terms of , where ? Given: .
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Q58Single correctp-Block Elements
Given below are two statements. Statement I: The number of pairs among , , and that contain oxides of same nature (acidic, basic, neutral or amphoteric) is 4. Statement II: Among , , CO and , the most basic and acidic oxides are and , respectively. In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
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Q59Single correctp-Block Elements
Given below are two statements:
Statement I: Aluminium upon reaction with NaOH forms ion.
Statement II: The geometry of , and is square planar, pyramidal and linear respectively.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
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Q60Single correctd- and f-Block Elements
Given below are two statements:
Statement I: Presence of large number of unpaired electrons in transition metal atoms results in higher enthalpies of their atomisation.
Statement II: and are the d-orbital splittings in and complex ions respectively.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
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Q61Single correctCoordination Compounds
Identify the correct statements from the following:
A. is the most stable complex among , and .
B. The stability of is greater than that of .
C. The hybridization of Fe in is .
D. exhibits linkage isomerism.
E. and ligands are NOT ambidentate ligands.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
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Q62Single correctPurification and Characterisation of Organic Compounds
Match List - I with List - II.
List - I (Purification technique)List - II (Used to separate)
A. Simple distillationI. Steam volatile compound
B. Fractional distillationII. Two liquids with large difference in boiling points
C. Steam distillationIII. Liquid decomposing at its boiling point
D. Distillation under reduced pressureIV. Two liquids with close boiling points
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Q63Single correctHydrocarbons
IUPAC name of the some alkenes are given below. Find out the correct stability order.
A. 2-Methylbut-2-ene
B. cis-But-2-ene
C. 2,3-Dimethylbut-2-ene
D. Prop-1-ene
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
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Q64Single correctHydrocarbons
Identify the correct IUPAC name of hydrocarbon (x) containing three primary carbon atoms and with molar mass .
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Q65Single correctOrganic Compounds Containing Halogens
Complete the following reaction sequence and give the name of major product 'P'.
Propanenitrile (CH3-CH2-C≡N) undergoes a four-step sequence: (i) OH-/H2O/Δ; (ii) H3O+; (iii) Cl2/Red P; (iv) H2O to give major product P.
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Q66Single correctOrganic Compounds Containing Oxygen
Given below are two statements:
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Q67Single correctOrganic Compounds Containing Nitrogen
Given below are two statements: Statement I: Heating benzamide with bromine in an ethanolic solution of sodium hydroxide will give benzylamine. Statement II: Nitration of aniline with at 288 K produces m-nitroaniline in higher amount than o-nitroaniline (pH adjusted). In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
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Q68Single correctBiomolecules
Identify the incorrect statement about tertiary structure of proteins.
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Q69Single correctBiomolecules
Given below are two statements:
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Q70Single correctPrinciples Related to Practical Chemistry
A paper dipped in a dil. solution of 'X' upon treatment with gas turns into green. The compound 'X' is:
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Q71NumericalCoordination Compounds
The total number of unpaired electrons present in the (low spin), (high spin), (high spin) and (low spin) octahedral complex systems is ____.
Q72NumericalOrganic Compounds Containing Halogens
RMgI when treated with ice cold water liberated a gas which occupied at STP. The gas produced is further reacted with iodine in presence of to give compound (X). Compound (X) in presence of Na and dry ether produced compound (Y). Molar mass of compound (Y) is ____ . (Nearest integer)
Q73NumericalSolutions
20 g hemoglobin in a 1 L aqueous solution (A) at 300 K is separated from pure water by semi permeable membrane. At equilibrium the height of solution in a tube dipped in a solution (A) is found to be 80.0 mm higher than the tube dipped in water. The molar mass of hemoglobin is ____ . (Nearest integer) (Given: , , density of solution )
Q74NumericalElectrochemistry
At 298 K, the molar conductivity of MX solution (aqueous) is . The conductance of same solution is . The value of x is ____ . (Given: cell constant ; molar mass of MX is , density of aqueous solution of MX at 298 K is )
Q75NumericalChemical Kinetics
For a reaction at T\,K, the half life is plotted as a function of initial concentration of A as given below.

Mathematics24 questions

Q1Single correctComplex Numbers and Quadratic Equations
Let be the roots of the equation and be the roots of the equation . If are in G.P., then equals:
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Q2Single correctComplex Numbers and Quadratic Equations
Let be the distinct solutions of the equation . Then is equal to:
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Q4Single correctMatrices and Determinants
Let M be a matrix such that , and . If , then equals:
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Q5Single correctSequence and Series
If the sum of the first terms of the series is , , then is:
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Q6Single correctSequence and Series
Let be arithmetic means between the numbers and . Then the mean of is equal to:
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Q7Single correctBinomial Theorem and its Simple Applications
The coefficient of in the expansion of , , is:
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Q8Single correctStatistics and Probability
The probabilities that players A and B of a team are selected for the captaincy for a tournament are and , respectively. If A is selected the captain, the probability that the team wins the tournament is and if B is selected the captain, the probability that the team wins the tournament is . Then the probability, that the team wins the tournament, is:
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Q9Single correctPermutations and Combinations
A box contains blue, yellow and red balls. The number of ways of drawing balls containing at least two balls of each colour is:
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Q10Single correctStatistics and Probability
A variable X takes values with frequencies , respectively. If the mean of this data is , then its median is:
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Q11Single correctCo-ordinate Geometry
Let the point P be the vertex of the parabola . If a line passing through the point P intersects the circle at the points R and S, then the maximum value of is:
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Q12Single correctCo-ordinate Geometry
Let the directrix of the parabola cut the x-axis at the point A. Let , , be a point on P such that the slope of AB is . If BC is a focal chord of P, then six times the area of is:
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Q13Single correctCo-ordinate Geometry
Let the eccentricity e of a hyperbola satisfy the equation . If the foci of the hyperbola are and , then the length of its latus rectum is:
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Q14Single correctThree Dimensional Geometry
Let a triangle PQR be such that P and Q lie on the line and are at a distance of units from . If is the centroid of , then is equal to:
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Q15Single correctThree Dimensional Geometry
If the distance of the point from the image of the point in the line is , then the sum of all possible values of is equal to:
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Q16Single correctSets, Relations and Functions
Let and . Then the number of elements, in the relation , is _____.
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Q17Single correctLimit, Continuity and Differentiability
Let . Then the number of solutions of the equation , is :
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Q18Single correctIntegral Calculus
Let , f(a), be in A.P. and be the minimum value of f(a). Then the value of the integral is :
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Q19Single correctDifferential Equations
Let be a differentiable function defined as . Then the value of is :
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Q20Single correctLimit, Continuity and Differentiability
Let f(x) and g(x) be twice differentiable functions satisfying for all , and . Then is equal to :
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Q21NumericalSets, Relations and Functions
Let and . Then the number of elements in the relation is ____.
Q22NumericalCo-ordinate Geometry
From the point , two rays are sent making angles of with the line . These rays get reflected from the mirror . If the equations of the reflected rays are and , , then the value of is ____.
Q23NumericalTrigonometry
If , then n(S) is equal to ____.
Q24NumericalIntegral Calculus
Let be a function such that , . Let the maximum value of f on be . If the area of the region bounded by the curves and , is , then is equal to ____.
Q25NumericalDifferential Equations
Let be the solution of the differential equation , . If , then equals ____.

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