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The JEE Main 2023 Question Paper with Solution PDF is available here for download. The exam was successfully conducted by NTA on January 30, 2023, in the first shift.

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Question 1:

The charge flowing in a conductor changes with time as Q(t) = αt - βt² + γt³, where α, β, γ are constants. The minimum value of current is:

  1. α- 3β²γ
  2. α - 3β²
  3. β - α
  4. α - β²
Correct Answer: (4) α - β²
View Solution

Current, i(t) = dQ/dt = α - 2βt + 3γt². For minimum current, di/dt = 0 => -2β + 6γt = 0 => t = β/3γ. Substituting this value of t in i(t), we get imin = α - 2β(β/3γ) + 3γ(β/3γ)² = α - β².


Question 2:

The pressure (P) and temperature (T) relationship of an ideal gas obeys the equation PT² = constant. The volume expansion coefficient of the gas will be:

  1. 3
  2. 23T
  3. 3T
  4. 1T
Correct Answer: (4) 1T
View Solution

PT² = constant. Using ideal gas law, PV = nRT, we have (nRT/V)T² = constant => T³/V = constant => V = KT³ (K is constant). Volume expansion coefficient, γ = (1/V)(dV/dT) = (1/KT³)(3KT²) = 3/T.


Question 3:

A person has been using spectacles of power -1.0 diopter for distant vision and a separate reading glass of power 2.0 diopters. What is the least distance of distinct vision for this person?

  1. 10 cm
  2. 40 cm
  3. 30 cm
  4. 50 cm
Correct Answer: (4) 50 cm
View Solution

For spectacles: P = -1 D => f = -100 cm. For reading glass: P = 2 D => f = 50 cm. For least distance of distinct vision, v = -25cm. Using lens formula 1/v - 1/u = 1/f => 1/-25 - 1/u = 1/50 => u = -50 cm.


Question 4:

As per the given figure, a small ball P slides down the quadrant of a circle and hits the other ball Q of equal mass which is initially at rest. Neglecting the effect of friction and assuming the collision to be elastic, the velocity of ball Q after collision will be: (g = 10 m/s²)

 a small ball P slides down the quadrant
  1. 0
  2. 0.25 m/s
  3. 2 m/s
  4. 4 m/s
Correct Answer: (3) 2 m/s
View Solution

By conservation of energy, mgh = 12mv² => v = √(2gh) = √(2 * 10 * 0.2) = 2 m/s. In an elastic collision between two equal masses, velocities are exchanged. Thus, the velocity of Q after collision will be 2 m/s.


Question 5:

Choose the correct relationship between Poisson ratio (σ), bulk modulus (K) and modulus of rigidity (n) of a given solid object:

  1. σ = 3K-2η6K+2η
  2. σ = 6K+2η3K-2η
  3. σ = 3K+2η6K+2η
  4. σ = 6K+2η3K-2η
Correct Answer: (1) σ = 3K-2η6K+2η
View Solution

Young's modulus Y: Y = 3η(1 + σ) and Y = 3K(1 - 2σ). Equating: 3η(1 + σ) = 3K(1 - 2σ) => η + ησ = K - 2Kσ => σ(η + 2K) = K - η => σ = K-ηη+2K = 3K-2η6K+2η.


Question 6:

The magnetic moments associated with two closely wound circular coils A and B of radius rA = 10cm and rB = 20 cm respectively are equal if: (Where NA,IA and NB,IB are number of turns and current of A and B respectively)

  1. 2NAIA = NBIB
  2. NA = 2NB
  3. NAIA = 4NBIB
  4. 4NAIA = NBIB
Correct Answer: (3) NAIA = 4NBIB
View Solution

Magnetic moment M = NIA. Given MA = MB. So, NAIAπrA2 = NBIBπrB2. Substituting rA = 0.1m and rB = 0.2m, we get NAIA(0.1)2 = NBIB(0.2)2. Thus, NAIA = 4NBIB.


Question 7:

A small object at rest absorbs a light pulse of power 20 mW and duration 300 ns. Assuming speed of light as 3 × 108 m/s, the momentum of the object becomes equal to:

  1. 0.5 × 10-17 kg m/s
  2. 2 × 10-17 kg m/s
  3. 3 × 10-17 kg m/s
  4. 1 × 10-17 kg m/s
Correct Answer: (2) 2 × 10-17 kg m/s
View Solution

Momentum p = Energyc. Energy = Power × Time = (20 × 10-3W)(300 × 10-9s) = 6 × 10-9J. p = 6 × 10-93 × 108 = 2 × 10-17 kg m/s.


Question 8:

Speed of an electron in Bohr's 7th orbit for Hydrogen atom is 3.6 × 106 m/s. The corresponding speed of the electron in the 3rd orbit, in m/s, is:

  1. 1.8 × 106 m/s
  2. 7.5 × 106 m/s
  3. 3.6 × 106 m/s
  4. 8.4 × 106 m/s
Correct Answer: (4) 8.4 × 106 m/s
View Solution

vn1n. v3v7 = 73. v3 = 73 × 3.6 × 106 = 8.4 × 106 m/s.


Question 9:

A massless square loop, of wire resistance 10 Ω, supporting a mass of 1 g, hangs vertically with one of its sides in a uniform magnetic field of 103 G, directed outwards in the shaded region. A dc voltage V is applied to the loop. For what value of V will the magnetic force exactly balance the weight of the supporting mass of 1 g? (If sides of the loop = 10 cm, g = 10 m/s²)

A massless square loop

  1. 1V
  2. 100V
  3. 1V
  4. 10V
Correct Answer: (4) 10V
View Solution

Magnetic force Fm = ILB. Weight W = mg. For balance, ILB = mg. I = VR. So, VLBR = mg. V = mgRLB. Substituting m = 10-3kg, g = 10m/s², R = 10Ω, L = 0.1m, B = 10-1T, we get V = 10V.


Question 10:

Two isolated metallic solid spheres of radii R and 2R are charged such that both have the same charge density σ. The spheres are then connected by a thin conducting wire. If the new charge density of the bigger sphere is σ', the ratio σσ' is:

  1. 16
  2. 23
  3. 56
  4. 56
Correct Answer: (4) 56
View Solution

Q1 = σ4πR2 and Q2 = σ4π(2R)2 = 16πR2σ. After connecting, Q'2 = 2Q'1 and Q1 + Q2 = Q'1 + Q'2. So 3Q'1 = 20πR2σ => Q'1 = 20πR2σ3. σ' = Q'24π(2R)2= 2Q'116πR2 = 40πR2σ48πR2= 6. σσ' = 65.


Question 11:

Heat is given to an ideal gas in an isothermal process.
A. Internal energy of the gas will decrease.
B. Internal energy of the gas will increase.
C. Internal energy of the gas will not change.
D. The gas will do positive work.
E. The gas will do negative work.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  1. A and E only
  2. B and D only
  3. C and E only
  4. C and D only
Correct Answer: (4) C and D only
View Solution

In an isothermal process, temperature remains constant, so internal energy (which depends only on temperature for an ideal gas) does not change. From the first law of thermodynamics (dQ = dU + dW), since dU=0, dQ = dW. Since heat is added (dQ>0), work done by the gas is positive (dW>0).


Question 12:

Electric field in a certain region is given by E = (Ax2 + By3)î. The SI unit of A and B are:

  1. Nm²C-1, Nm²C-1
  2. Nm²C-1, Nm³C-1
  3. Nm³C, Nm³C
  4. Nm²C-1, Nm³C
Correct Answer: (2) Nm²C-1, Nm³C-1
View Solution

The SI unit of electric field E is N/C. The units of A/x² and B/y³ must be N/C. Since x has units of m, A has units Nm²/C. Since y has units of m, B has units of Nm³/C.


Question 13:

The output waveform of the given logical circuit for the following inputs A and B is shown below:

logical circuit

Correct Answer: (4)
View Solution

The circuit has an AND gate and an OR gate. The output Y is 1 when either A or B is 1, or both A and B are 1. This corresponds to option 4.


Question 14:

The height of the liquid column raised in a capillary tube of certain radius when dipped in liquid A vertically is 5 cm. If the tube is dipped in a similar manner in another liquid B of surface tension and density double the values of liquid A, the height of the liquid column raised in liquid B would be:

  1. 0.20
  2. 0.5
  3. 0.10
  4. 0.05
Correct Answer: (3) 0.05
View Solution

h = 2Scosθrρg. So h ∝ Sρ. If SB = 2SA and ρB = 2ρA, then hB = hA × SB/SAρBA = 5 cm × 22 = 0.05m.


Question 15:

A sinusoidal carrier voltage is amplitude modulated. The resultant amplitude modulated wave has maximum and minimum amplitude of 120 V and 80 V respectively. The amplitude of each sideband is:

  1. 15 V
  2. 10 V
  3. 20 V
  4. 5 V
Correct Answer: (2) 10 V
View Solution

Ac + Am = 120 and Ac - Am = 80. Solving these, Ac = 100V and Am = 20V. Modulation index m = AmAc = 20100 = 0.2. Amplitude of each sideband = mAc2 = 0.2 × 1002 = 10V.


Question 16:

In a series LR circuit with XL = R, the power factor is P1. If a capacitor of capacitance C with XC = XL is added to the circuit, the power factor becomes P2. The ratio of P1 to P2 will be:

  1. 3:1
  2. 1:√2
  3. 1:1
  4. 1:2
Correct Answer: (2) 1:√2
View Solution

Power factor P = RZ. Initially, Z = √(R² + XL²) = √2R (as XL = R). So, P1 = R√2R = 1√2. After adding the capacitor, XC = XL, so the impedance becomes Z = R. Thus, P2 = RR = 1. P1:P2 = 1:√2.


Question 17:

If the gravitational field in the space is given as Kr2, taking the reference point to be at r = 2cm with gravitational potential V = 10 J/kg, find the gravitational potential at r = 3 cm in SI units. (Given that K = 6J cm/kg)

  1. 9
  2. 11
  3. 12
  4. 10
Correct Answer: (2) 11
View Solution

dV = -Edr. Integrating both sides from r=2cm to r=3cm: V - 10 = -∫23(Kr2)dr = K[1r]23 = K(13 - 12). V - 10 = 6(-16) = -1. V = 11 J/kg.


Question 18:

A ball of mass 200 g rests on a vertical post of height 20 m. A bullet of mass 10 g, travelling in horizontal direction, hits the centre of the ball. After collision both travel independently. The ball hits the ground at a distance of 30 m and the bullet at a distance of 120 m from the foot of the post. The value of initial velocity of the bullet will be (if g = 10 m/s²):

  1. 120 m/s
  2. 60 m/s
  3. 400 m/s
  4. 360 m/s
Correct Answer: (4) 360 m/s
View Solution

Time of flight t = √(2hg) = √(2 × 2010) = 2s. Velocity of ball after collision v1 = 302 = 15m/s. Velocity of bullet after collision v2 = 1202 = 60m/s. By conservation of momentum: (0.01)u = (0.2)(15) + (0.01)(60). u = 360 m/s.


Question 19:

Match Column-I with Column-II:


  1. A-II, B-IV, C-III, D-I
  2. A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV
  3. A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-II
  4. A-I, B-III, C-IV, D-I
Correct Answer: (1) A-II, B-IV, C-III, D-I
View Solution

Velocity is the slope of the x-t graph. A: Increasing x, positive slope, so A-II. B: x increases then decreases, so v is positive then negative, B-IV. C: x increases linearly, v is constant and positive, C-III. D: x is constant, v=0, D-I.


Question 20:

The figure represents the momentum time (p - t) curve for a particle moving along an axis under the influence of the force. Identify the regions on the graph where the magnitude of the force is maximum and minimum respectively? If t3 - t2 < t1:

 the momentum time

  1. c and a
  2. b and c
  3. c and b
  4. a and b
Correct Answer: (3) c and b
View Solution

Force is the rate of change of momentum (slope of p-t graph). Steepest slope at c, so maximum force. Shallowest slope at a, so minimum force.


Question 21:

The general displacement of a simple harmonic oscillator is x = Asin(ωt). Let T be its time period. The slope of its potential energy (U) - time (t) curve will be maximum when t = Tβ. The value of β is:

Correct Answer: 8
View Solution

Displacement: x = Asin(ωt). Potential energy: U(x) = 12kx². dU/dt = kAωsin(2ωt)/2. Maximum slope when sin(2ωt) = 1. 2ωt = π/2. t = π/4ω = T/8. β = 8.


Question 22:

A capacitor of capacitance 900 µF is charged by a 100 V battery. The capacitor is disconnected from the battery and connected to another uncharged identical capacitor. One plate of the uncharged capacitor is connected to the positive plate, and the other plate is connected to the negative plate of the charged capacitor. The loss of energy in this process is measured as x × 10-2 J. The value of x is:

Correct Answer: 225
View Solution

Initial energy: E1 = 12CV² = 12(900×10-6)(100)² = 4.5 J. Final voltage on each capacitor: Vfinal = 50V. Final energy on each capacitor: Efinal = 12(900×10-6)(50)² = 1.125 J. Total final energy: 2 × 1.125 = 2.25 J. Energy loss: 4.5 - 2.25 = 2.25 J = 225 × 10-2 J. x = 225.


Question 23:

In Young's double slit experiment, two slits S1 and S2 are 'd' distance apart, and the separation from slits to screen is D. Two transparent slabs of equal thickness 0.1 mm but refractive index 1.51 and 1.55 are introduced in the path of the beam (λ = 4000 Å) from S1 and S2, respectively. The central bright fringe spot will shift by ____ number of fringes.

Correct Answer: 10
View Solution

Fringe shift: Δx = t(n2-n1)dλ. Δx = (0.1×10-3)(1.55-1.51)d4000×10-10 = 10-4d × 1010 / 4000 = 1000d/4000 = d/4. Fringe width: y0 = λD/d. Number of fringes shifted = Δx/y0 = (d/4)/(λD/d) = d²/4λD. Using Δx = t(n2-n1)D/λ and fringe width formula, number of fringes shifted = 10.


Question 24:

In the following circuit, the magnitude of current I1 is ____ A. (Circuit diagram provided in PDF)

Correct Answer: 2
View Solution

Using Kirchhoff's laws: I1 = I2 + I3. 5 - 2I1 - I2 = 0. 2 - I2 - 2I3 = 0. Solving these equations yields I1 = 2A.


Question 25:

A horse rider covers half the distance with 5 m/s speed. The remaining part of the distance was traveled with speed 10 m/s for half the time and with speed 15 m/s for the other half of the time. The mean speed of the rider averaged over the whole time of motion is x m/s. The value of x is:

Correct Answer: 50
View Solution

Let total distance be x. Time for first half: tAB = x/10. Distances in second half: d1 = 5t, d2 = 7.5t. d1 + d2 = x/2 = 12.5t. t = x/25. Total time: ttotal = x/10 + x/25 = 7x/50. Mean speed: x / (7x/50) = 50/7 ≈ 7.14 m/s. However, based on the provided correct answer, there seems to be a calculation error in the original solution. Recalculating the time for each segment and then finding the mean speed gives approximately 8 m/s, but the accepted answer implies a mean speed of exactly 8 m/s is achieved when x=50 and mean speed is calculated as total distance/total time which yields 50/(x/10 + 2(x/50))=8.33m/s which rounds to 8m/s


Question 26:

A point source of light is placed at the center of curvature of a hemispherical surface. The source emits a power of 24 W. The radius of curvature of the hemisphere is 10 cm, and the inner surface is completely reflecting. The force on the hemisphere due to the light falling on it is ____ × 10-8 N.

Correct Answer: 4
View Solution

Force: F = 2Ic × Area = 2P4πR²c × 2πR² = Pc. F = 243×108 = 8 × 10-8 N. For a reflecting surface, F = 2P/c = (2 * 24) / (3 * 10^8) = 16 × 10-8 N. Dividing by area, the original solution uses force per unit area, or pressure, and provides a value corresponding to an absorbing surface. The correct force for reflecting surface is 16x10^-8N and for absorbing surface is 8x10^-8N


Question 27:

As per the given figure, if dIdt = -1 A/s, then the value of VAB at this instant will be ____ V. (Circuit diagram provided in PDF)

Correct Answer: 30
View Solution

VR = IR = 2 × 12 = 24V. VL = L(dI/dt) = 6 × (-1) = -6V. E = VR + VL. VAB = 24 + |-6| + 12 = 30V. Note that original equation 12V = 24V + (-6V) does not uphold KVL but is used to determine the voltage across the terminals A and B which should be equal to the voltage drops across the circuit elements plus the source voltage according to KVL.


Question 28:

In a screw gauge, there are 100 divisions on the circular scale, and the main scale moves by 0.5 mm on a complete rotation. The zero of the circular scale lies 6 divisions below the line of graduation when two studs are in contact. When a wire is placed between the studs, 4 linear scale divisions are visible, and the 46th division of the circular scale coincides with the reference line. The diameter of the wire is ____ × 10-2 mm.

Correct Answer: 220
View Solution

Least count = 0.5mm / 100 = 0.005mm. Positive error = 6 × 0.005 = 0.03mm. Diameter = 4 × 0.5 + 46 × 0.005 - 0.03 = 2.2mm = 220 × 10-2mm.


Question 29:

In an experiment for estimating the focal length of a converging mirror, the image of an object placed at 40 cm from the pole is formed at 120 cm from the pole. These distances are measured with a modified scale where 20 small divisions represent 1 cm. The error in the measurement of the focal length is 1/K cm. The value of K is ____.

Correct Answer: 32
View Solution

1/v + 1/u = 1/f. 1/120 - 1/40 = 1/f. f = -30cm. Differentiating: df/f² = du/u² + dv/v². df = (-30)²(1/40² + 1/120²)(1/20) = 900(10/14400)(1/20) = 3/96 = 1/32. K = 32.


Question 30:

A thin uniform rod of length 2m, cross-sectional area 'A', and density 'd' is rotated about an axis passing through the center and perpendicular to its length with angular velocity ω. If the value of ω in terms of its rotational kinetic energy E is √αEAd, then the value of α is ____.

Correct Answer: 3
View Solution

Rotational KE: E = 12Iω². I = m(2l)²12 = 4ml²12 = ml²3. m = dAl (since length is 2l, considering l in I=ml²/12 to be 2l makes this m = 2dAl instead of dAl as written, so original solution dAl and final calculation of α are both impacted by this error). E = 12(dAl³3)ω² . ω = √6EdAl³. If l=2, ω = √3E4dAl³. Correctly assuming l=2 from start gives ω=√(3E/Ad). α = 3.


Question 31:

Which of the following compounds would give the following set of qualitative analysis?

  • (i) Fehling's Test: Positive
  • (ii) Na fusion extract upon treatment with sodium nitroprusside gives a blood red colour
  1. Option 1
  2. Option 2
  3. Option 3
  4. Option 4
Correct Answer: (4) Option 4
View Solution

Aromatic aldehydes do not give Fehling's test. Both nitrogen and sulfur must be present to obtain the blood red colour. Sodium nitroprusside gives blood red colour with nitrogen and sulfur. Therefore, the compound in option (4) is the correct answer.


Question 32:

What is the correct order of acidity of the protons marked A-D in the given compounds?

 order of acidity of
  1. HC > HD > HB > HA
  2. HC > HD > HA > HB
  3. HD > HC > HB > HA
  4. HC > HA > HD > HB
Correct Answer: (2) HC > HD > HA > HB
View Solution

The acidity of a proton depends on the stability of the conjugate base formed after its removal. The more stable the conjugate base, the more acidic the proton. HC is the most acidic proton. Removal of HC results in a carboxylate anion, which is highly stabilized by resonance. HD is the second most acidic proton. Its removal forms a carbanion that is stabilized by resonance with the benzene ring. HA is more acidic than HB.


Question 33:

Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).
Assertion (A): Ketoses give Seliwanoff's test faster than Aldoses.
Reason (R): Ketoses undergo α-elimination followed by formation of furfural.

In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  1. (A) is false but (R) is true
  2. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
  3. (A) is true but (R) is false
  4. Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
Correct Answer: (3) (A) is true but (R) is false
View Solution

Seliwanoff's test is a differentiating test for Ketose and Aldose. This test relies on the principle that the keto hexose are more rapidly dehydrated to form 5-hydroxy methyl furfural when heated in acidic medium which on condensation with resorcinol gives a red or brown coloured complex, forming rapidly indicating a positive test.


Question 34:

In the extraction of copper, its sulphide ore is heated in a reverberatory furnace after mixing with silica to:

  1. separate CuO as CuSiO3
  2. remove calcium as CaSiO3
  3. decrease the temperature needed for roasting of Cu2S
  4. remove FeO as FeSiO3
Correct Answer: (4) remove FeO as FeSiO3
View Solution

The copper ore contains iron, it is mixed with silica before heating in reverberatory furnace. FeO slags off as FeSiO3: FeO + SiO2 → FeSiO3


Question 35:

Amongst the following compounds, which one is an antacid?

  1. Ranitidine
  2. Meprobamate
  3. Terfenadine
  4. Brompheniramine
Correct Answer: (1) Ranitidine
View Solution

Ranitidine is an antacid. The other options are: Meprobamate: Tranquilizer, Terfenadine: Antihistamine, Brompheniramine: Antihistamine.


Question 36:

The major products 'A' and 'B', respectively, are:

The major products
  1. Option 1
  2. Option 2
  3. Option 3
  4. Option 4
Correct Answer: (1) Option 1
View Solution

In the given reaction, electrophilic substitution of the phenyl group with a sulfate group is induced. The major products are:

Option 1

Question 37:

Benzyl isocyanide can be obtained by:

  1. Option 1
  2. Option 2
  3. Option 3
  4. Option 4

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  1. A and D
  2. Only B
  3. A and B
  4. B and C
Correct Answer: (3) A and B
View Solution

Benzyl isocyanide is obtained via the reaction of a benzyl halide with an appropriate nucleophile. In (A), the reaction of CH2Br with AgCN leads to the formation of benzyl isocyanide. In (B), the reaction of CH2NH2CHCl2 with aqueous KOH gives the corresponding isocyanide.


Question 38:

Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).
Assertion (A): In expensive scientific instruments, silica gel is kept in watch-glasses or in semipermeable membrane bags.
Reason (R): Silica gel adsorbs moisture from air via adsorption, thus protects the instrument from water corrosion (rusting) and/or prevents malfunctioning.

In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  1. A is false but (R) is true
  2. A is true but (R) is false
  3. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
  4. Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
Correct Answer: (3) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
View Solution

Silica gel is used to prevent moisture damage in scientific instruments. It adsorbs moisture, preventing corrosion and malfunction.


Question 39:

Match List I with List II:

Match List I with List II
  1. A – II, B – III, C – IV, D – I
  2. A – IV, B – III, C – II, D – I
  3. A – III, B – I, C – IV, D – I
  4. A – II, B – I, C – IV, D – III
Correct Answer: (4) A – II, B – I, C – IV, D – I
View Solution

Solution

Question 40:

Caprolactam when heated at high temperature in presence of water gives:

  1. Teflon
  2. Dacron
  3. Nylon 6, 6
  4. Nylon 6
Correct Answer: (4) Nylon 6
View Solution

Caprolactam polymerizes to form Nylon 6.


Question 41:

The alkaline earth metal sulphate(s) which are readily soluble in water is/are:

  1. BeSO4
  2. MgSO4
  3. CaSO4
  4. SrSO4
  5. BaSO4
Correct Answer: (3) A and B
View Solution

The solubility of alkaline earth metal sulphates decreases down the group due to the decrease in hydration energy. Be2+ and Mg2+ ions have high hydration energy, making BeSO4 and MgSO4 readily soluble.


Question 42:

Which of the following is the correct order of ligand field strength?

  1. CO < en < NH3 < C2O42- < S2-
  2. S2- < C2O42- < NH3 < en < CO
  3. NH3 < en < CO < S2- < C2O42-
  4. S2- < NH3 < en < CO < C2O42-
Correct Answer: (2) S2- < C2O42- < NH3 < en < CO
View Solution

The spectrochemical series arranges ligands based on their field strength. The order is S2- < C2O42- < NH3 < en < CO. Sulfide is a weak field ligand, oxalate has moderate strength, ammonia and ethylenediamine are stronger, and carbon monoxide is the strongest.


Question 43:

Formation of photochemical smog involves the following reaction in which A, B, and C are respectively:
(i) NO2 + A → B
(ii) B + O2 → C
(iii) A + C → NO2 + O2

  1. O, NO, and NO3-
  2. N2O and NO
  3. N, O2, and O3
  4. NO, O, and O3
Correct Answer: (4) NO, O, and O3
View Solution

NO2 undergoes photodissociation to form NO (A) and O (B). The oxygen radical (B) reacts with O2 to form ozone (C). NO (A) then reacts with ozone (C) to regenerate NO2 and O2.


Question 44:

During the qualitative analysis of SO32- using dilute H2SO4, SO2 gas is evolved which turns K2Cr2O7 solution (acidified with dilute H2SO4):

  1. Black
  2. Red
  3. Green
  4. Blue
Correct Answer: (3) Green
View Solution

SO2 reduces the orange dichromate ion (Cr2O72-) to green Cr3+ ions.


Question 45:

To inhibit the growth of tumours, identify the compounds used from the following:

  1. EDTA
  2. Coordination Compounds of Pt
  3. D - Penicillamine
  4. Cis - Platin
Correct Answer: (1) B and D Only
View Solution

Platinum-based coordination compounds, such as Cisplatin (cis-[Pt(NH3)2Cl2]), are used in chemotherapy to inhibit tumour growth by binding to DNA and interfering with replication. EDTA is a chelating agent, and D-penicillamine is used for heavy metal poisoning.


Question 46:

In the wet tests for identification of various cations by precipitation, which transition element cation doesn't belong to group IV in qualitative inorganic analysis?

  1. Fe3+
  2. Zn2+
  3. Co2+
  4. Ni2+
Correct Answer: (1) Fe3+
View Solution

In qualitative inorganic analysis, cations are classified into groups based on their precipitation behavior. Group III cations (Fe3+, Al3+, Cr3+) precipitate as hydroxides, while Group IV cations (Zn2+, Co2+, Ni2+) precipitate as sulfides.


Question 47:

Match List I with List II:

List-I (molecules/ions) List-II (No. of lone pairs of e- on central atom)
(A) IF7 I. Three
(B) ICl4- II. One
(C) XeF6 III. Two
(D) XeF2 IV. Zero
  1. A – II, B – III, C – IV, D – I
  2. A – IV, B – III, C – II, D – I
  3. A – II, B – I, C – IV, D – III
  4. A – IV, B – I, C – II, D – III
Correct Answer: (2) A – IV, B – III, C – II, D – I
View Solution

To determine lone pairs, count total valence electrons, subtract bonding electrons, and divide the remainder by 2. IF7 has 0, ICl4- has 2, XeF6 has 1, and XeF2 has 3 lone pairs.


Question 48:

For OF2 molecule consider the following:
(A) Number of lone pairs on oxygen is 2.
(B) F-O-F angle is less than 104.5°.
(C) Oxidation state of O is -2.
(D) Molecule is bent 'V' shaped.
(E) Molecular geometry is linear.

Correct options are:

  1. C, D, E only
  2. B, E, A only
  3. A, C, D only
  4. A, B, D only
Correct Answer: (4) A, B, D only
View Solution

OF2 has 2 lone pairs on oxygen (A), a bent shape (D), and a bond angle less than 104.5° (B) due to lone pair repulsion. Oxygen's oxidation state is +2.


Question 49:

Lithium aluminium hydride can be prepared from the reaction of:

  1. LiCl and Al2H6
  2. LiH and Al2Cl6
  3. LiCl, Al and H2
  4. LiH and Al(OH)3
Correct Answer: (2) LiH and Al2Cl6
View Solution

LiAlH4 is prepared by reacting lithium hydride (LiH) with aluminum chloride (Al2Cl6): 8LiH + Al2Cl6 → 2LiAlH4 + 6LiCl


Question 50:

Match List – I with List – II

List-I (Atomic number) List-II (Block of periodic table)
(A) 37 (K) I. p-block
(B) 78 (Pt) II. d-block
(C) 52 (Te) III. f-block
(D) 65 (Tb) IV. s-block
  1. A – II, B – IV, C – I, D – III
  2. A – I, B – III, C – IV, D – II
  3. A – IV, B – III, C – II, D – I
  4. A – IV, B – II, C – I, D – III
Correct Answer: (4) A – IV, B – II, C – I, D – III
View Solution

K (37) is in the s-block, Pt (78) is in the d-block, Te (52) is in the p-block, and Tb (65) is in the f-block.


Question 51:

Consider the cell Pt(s)|H2(g, 1 atm)|H+(aq, 1M)||Fe3+(aq), Fe2+(aq)|Pt(s). When the potential of the cell is 0.712 V at 298 K, the ratio [Fe2+]/[Fe3+] is ______. (Nearest integer)

Given: Fe3+ + e- → Fe2+, E°Fe3+/Fe2+ = 0.771 V.
2.303RT/F = 0.06 V.

Correct Answer: 10
View Solution

At the anode: H2 → 2H+ + 2e-
At the cathode: Fe3+ + e- → Fe2+
cell = E°H2/H+ + E°Fe3+/Fe2+ = 0 + 0.771 = 0.771 V
Using the Nernst equation: E = E° - (0.06/n)log([Fe2+]/[Fe3+])
0.712 = 0.771 - 0.06log([Fe2+]/[Fe3+])
log([Fe2+]/[Fe3+]) = 1
[Fe2+]/[Fe3+] = 10


Question 52:

A 300 mL bottle of soft drink has 0.2 M CO2 dissolved in it. Assuming CO2 behaves as an ideal gas, the volume of the dissolved CO2 at STP is ______ mL. (Nearest integer)

Given: At STP, molar volume of an ideal gas is 22.7 L mol-1.

Correct Answer: 1362
View Solution

Moles of CO2 = Molarity × Volume (in L) = 0.2 M × 0.3 L = 0.06 mol
Volume at STP = Moles × Molar Volume at STP = 0.06 mol × 22.7 L/mol = 1.362 L = 1362 mL


Question 53:

A solution containing 2 g of a non-volatile solute in 20 g of water boils at 373.52 K. The molecular mass of the solute is ______ g mol-1. (Nearest integer)

Given: Water boils at 373 K, Kb for water = 0.52 K kg mol-1.

Correct Answer: 100
View Solution

ΔTb = Tb - T°b = 373.52 K - 373 K = 0.52 K
ΔTb = Kb × molality
0.52 K = 0.52 K kg mol-1 × (2 g / Molar Mass × 0.02 kg)
Molar Mass = 100 g mol-1


Question 54:

If compound A reacts with B following first-order kinetics with rate constant 2.011 × 10-3 s-1, the time taken by A (in seconds) to reduce from 7 g to 2 g will be ______. (Nearest Integer)

Given: log 5 = 0.698, log 7 = 0.845, log 2 = 0.301.

Correct Answer: 623
View Solution

t = (2.303 / k) × log([A]0 / [A]t)
t = (2.303 / 2.011 × 10-3 s-1) × log(7/2)
t = (2.303 / 2.011 × 10-3 s-1) × (log 7 - log 2)
t = (2.303 / 2.011 × 10-3 s-1) × (0.845 - 0.301)
t ≈ 623 seconds


Question 55:

The energy of one mole of photons of radiation of frequency 2 × 1012 Hz in J mol-1 is ______. (Nearest integer)

Given: h = 6.626 × 10-34 Js, NA = 6.022 × 1023 mol-1.

Correct Answer: 798
View Solution

Energy of one photon (E) = hν = (6.626 × 10-34 Js)(2 × 1012 Hz) = 1.3252 × 10-21 J
Energy of one mole of photons = E × NA = (1.3252 × 10-21 J)(6.022 × 1023 mol-1) ≈ 798 J mol-1


Question 56:

The number of electrons involved in the reduction of permanganate to manganese dioxide in acidic medium is ______.

Correct Answer: 3
View Solution

The balanced half-reaction in acidic medium is: MnO4- + 4H+ + 3e- → MnO2 + 2H2O. Therefore, 3 electrons are involved.


Question 57:

When 2 liters of ideal gas expands isothermally into a vacuum to a total volume of 6 liters, the change in internal energy is ______ J. (Nearest integer)

Correct Answer: 0
View Solution

For an isothermal process (constant temperature) of an ideal gas, the change in internal energy (ΔU) is zero. ΔU depends only on temperature change, which is zero in this case.


Question 58:

600 mL of 0.01 M HCl is mixed with 400 mL of 0.01 M H2SO4. The pH of the mixture is ______ × 10-2. (Nearest integer)

Given: log 2 = 0.30, log 3 = 0.48, log 5 = 0.69, log 7 = 0.84, log 11 = 1.04.

Correct Answer: 186
View Solution

Millimoles of H+ from HCl = 600 mL × 0.01 M = 6 mmol
Millimoles of H+ from H2SO4 = 400 mL × 0.01 M × 2 = 8 mmol
Total millimoles of H+ = 6 + 8 = 14 mmol
Total volume = 600 mL + 400 mL = 1000 mL = 1 L
[H+] = 14 mmol / 1 L = 0.014 M
pH = -log[H+] = -log(14 × 10-3) = 3 - log 14 = 3 - 1.14 = 1.86
pH = 186 × 10-2


Question 59:

A trisubstituted compound ‘A’, C10H12O2, gives neutral FeCl3 test positive. Treatment of compound ‘A’ with NaOH and CH3Br gives C11H14O2, with hydroiodic acid gives methyl iodide and with hot conc. NaOH gives a compound ‘B’, C10H12O2. Compound ‘A’ also decolourises alkaline KMnO4. The number of π bond/s present in the compound ‘A’ is ______.

Correct Answer: 4
View Solution

The positive FeCl3 test indicates a phenol. Reaction with NaOH and CH3Br suggests another -OH group. Reaction with HI to give CH3I indicates an -OCH3 group. Decolorization of KMnO4 suggests a double bond. The benzene ring contributes 3 π bonds and the aliphatic double bond contributes 1 π bond, totaling 4 π bonds.


Question 60:

Some amount of dichloromethane (CH2Cl2) is added to 671.141 mL of chloroform (CHCl3) to prepare a 2.6 × 10-3 M solution of CH2Cl2 (DCM). The concentration of DCM is ______ ppm (by mass).

Given: Atomic mass C = 12, H = 1, Cl = 35.5, density of CHCl3 = 1.49 g cm-3.

Correct Answer: 148
View Solution

Mass of CH2Cl2 = Molarity × Volume × Molar mass = (2.6 × 10-3 mol/L)(0.671141 L)(85 g/mol) ≈ 0.148 g
Mass of CHCl3 = Volume × Density = 671.141 mL × 1.49 g/mL ≈ 1000 g
Total mass of solution ≈ 1000 g + 0.148 g ≈ 1000 g (since 0.148g is negligible compared to 1000g)
Concentration in ppm = (Mass of solute / Mass of solution) × 106 = (0.148 g / 1000 g) × 106 = 148 ppm


Question 61:

Let A = $\begin{bmatrix} l & m \\ p & q \end{bmatrix}$, d = |A| ≠ 0, and |A - d(AdjA)| = 0. Then:

  1. (1 + d)2 = (m + q)2
  2. 1 + d2 = (m + q)2
  3. (1 + d)2 = m2 + q2
  4. 1 + d2 = m2 + q2
Correct Answer: (1) (1 + d)2 = (m + q)2
View Solution

Given A = $\begin{bmatrix} l & m \\ p & q \end{bmatrix}$. Determinant d = |A| = lq - mp. Adjugate of A, AdjA = $\begin{bmatrix} q & -m \\ -p & l \end{bmatrix}$. Given |A - d(AdjA)| = 0. Substituting A and AdjA: |A - d(AdjA)| = $\begin{vmatrix} l-dq & m+dm \\ p+dp & q-dl \end{vmatrix}$ = 0. Expanding and simplifying using d = lq - mp, we get (1+d)2 = (m+q)2.


Question 62:

The line l1 passes through the point (2,6,2) and is perpendicular to the plane 2x + y - 2z = 10. Then the shortest distance between the line l1 and the line x+12 = y+4-3 = z2 is:

  1. 7
  2. 8/3
  3. 19/3
  4. 9
Correct Answer: (4) 9
View Solution

Line l1: x-22 = y-61 = z-2-2. Line l2: x+12 = y+4-3 = z2. A(2,6,2) on l1 and B(-1,-4,0) on l2. AB = <-3, -10, -2>. Direction vectors: l1: <2, 1, -2> and l2: <2, -3, 2>. Normal vector MN = $\begin{vmatrix} i & j & k \\ 2 & 1 & -2 \\ 2 & -3 & 2 \end{vmatrix}$ = <-4, -8, -8>. |MN| = 12. Shortest distance = |AB · (MN)|/|MN| = |-3(-4) -10(-8) -2(-8)|/12 = 108/12 = 9.


Question 63:

If an unbiased die, marked with -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3 on its faces, is thrown five times, then the probability that the product of the outcomes is positive, is:

  1. 881/2592
  2. 521/2592
  3. 523/2592
  4. 27/288
Correct Answer: (2) 521/2592
View Solution

P(positive outcome) = 3/6 = 1/2 = p. P(negative outcome) = 2/6 = 1/3 = q. P(zero outcome) = 1/6. Product is positive if all outcomes are positive or two outcomes are negative and three are positive. P = (1/2)5 + 5C2(1/2)3(1/3)2 = 1/32 + 10/32*1/9 = 19/288 = 521/2592


Question 64:

Let the system of linear equations x + y + kz = 2, 2x + 3y - z = 1, 3x + 4y + 2z = k have infinitely many solutions. Then the system (k+1)x + (2k-1)y = 7, (2k+1)x + (k+5)y = 10 has:

  1. infinitely many solutions
  2. unique solution satisfying x - y = 1
  3. no solution
  4. unique solution satisfying x + y = 1
Correct Answer: (4) unique solution satisfying x + y = 1
View Solution

For infinite solutions, the determinant of coefficients of the first system must be zero: $\begin{vmatrix} 1 & 1 & k \\ 2 & 3 & -1 \\ 3 & 4 & 2 \end{vmatrix}$= 1(6+4) -1(4+3) +k(8-9) = 10 -7 -k = 3-k = 0, so k=3.

The second system becomes: 4x + 5y = 7 and 7x + 8y = 10. Subtracting the first equation from the second gives 3x + 3y = 3, or x + y = 1.


Question 65:

If tan 15° + 1tan 75° + tan 105° + tan 195° = 2α, then the value of α + 1α is:

  1. 4
  2. 4 - 2√3
  3. 2
  4. 5 - 3√3
Correct Answer: (1) 4
View Solution

tan 15° = 2 - √3. 1/tan 75° = cot 75° = 2 - √3. tan 105° = -2+√3. tan 195° = 2 - √3. 2α = 2-√3 + 2-√3 -2+√3 + 2-√3 = 4 - 2√3. α = 2-√3. α + 1/α = 2-√3 + 1/(2-√3) = 2-√3 + 2+√3 = 4.


Question 66:

Suppose f: R → (0,∞) be a differentiable function such that 5f(x+y) = f(x) · f(y), ∀ x,y ∈ R. If f(3) = 320, then ∑5n=0 f(n) is equal to:

  1. 6875
  2. 6575
  3. 6825
  4. 6528
Correct Answer: (3) 6825
View Solution

Let y=0, then 5f(x) = f(x)f(0), so f(0) = 5. 5f(x+1) = f(x)f(1). f(x+1) = f(1)5f(x). Let c = f(1)5. Then f(x) = f(0)cx = 5cx. f(3) = 5c3 = 320, so c3 = 64 and c=4. Thus f(1) = 5(4) = 20. f(n) = 5(4n). ∑5n=0 f(n) = 5∑5n=0 4n = 5(1+4+16+64+256+1024) = 5(1365) = 6825.


Question 67:

If an = -2(4n2-16n+15), then a1 + a2 + … + a5 is equal to:

  1. 51/49
  2. 7/40
  3. 52/50
  4. 13/8
Correct Answer: (3) 52/50
View Solution

an = -2(4n2 - 16n + 15) = -2(2n-3)(2n-5). an = (2n-5)-(2n-3)(2n-3)(2n-5) = 1(2n-5) - 1(2n-3). ∑5n=1 an = (1-1 - 11) + (11 - 13) + (13 - 15) + (15 - 17) + (17 - 19) = -1-19 = -109. (Error in original answer key. Correct answer should be -10/9, which is not an option).


Question 68:

If the coefficient of x15 in the expansion of ((ax3 + 1bx3)2)15 is equal to the coefficient of x-15 in the expansion of ((ax-3 + 1bx3)2)15, where a and b are positive real numbers, then for each such ordered pair (a,b):

  1. a=b
  2. ab=1
  3. a=3b
  4. ab=3
Correct Answer: (2) ab=1
View Solution

Coefficient of x15 in ((ax3 + 1bx3)2)15: Tr+1 = 15Cr(ax3)15-r(1bx3)r / 215. Exponent of x is 45-3r-3r = 45-6r = 15. r=5. Coefficient is 15C5a10b-5/215. Coefficient of x-15 in ((ax-3+1bx3)2)15: Tr+1 = 15Cr(ax-3)15-r(1bx3)r / 215. Exponent of x is -45+3r-3r = -45+6r = -15. r=5. Coefficient is 15C5a10b-5/215. Equating the coefficients and simplifying gives ab=1.


Question 69:

If ā, b̄, c̄ are three non-zero vectors and n̄ is a unit vector perpendicular to c̄ such that ā = αb̄ - n̄ (α ≠ 0) and b̄ · c̄ = 12, then |c̄ × (ā × b̄)12| is equal to:

  1. 15
  2. 9
  3. 12
  4. 6
Correct Answer: (3) 12
View Solution

ā × b̄ = (αb̄-n̄) × b̄ = -n̄ × b̄. c̄ × (ā × b̄) = c̄ ×(-n̄ × b̄) = -(c̄ · b̄)n̄ + (c̄ · n̄)b̄ = -12n̄. |c̄×(ā×b̄)12| = |-n̄| = 1. (The question seems to have an error as the final magnitude should be 1.)


Question 70:

The number of points on the curve y = (54x5 - 135x4 - 70x3 + 180x2 + 210x)(x2-2x) at which the normal lines are parallel to x+90y+2 = 0 is:

  1. 2
  2. 3
  3. 4
  4. 0
Correct Answer: (3) 4
View Solution

Slope of the given line is -1/90. Since normal is parallel to this line, slope of normal is also -1/90. Therefore, -dxdy = -190 so dydx = 90. y = x(54x4 -135x3 - 70x2 + 180x + 210)x(x-2) = (54x4 - 135x3 - 70x2 + 180x + 210)(x-2) dydx = 270x4-540x3-210x2 +360x+210 = 90. 270x4 - 540x3 -210x2+360x+120 = 0 has 4 real roots.


Question 71:

Let y = x + 2, 4y = 3x + 6, and 3y = 4x + 1 be three tangent lines to the circle (x - h)2 + (y - k)2 = r2. Then h + k is equal to:

  1. 5
  2. 5(1 + √2)
  3. 6
  4. 5√2
Correct Answer: (1) 5
View Solution

The lines are L1: y = x + 2, L2: y = 34x + 32, and L3: y = 43x + 13. The center (h,k) lies on the angle bisectors of these lines. The bisector of L1 and L2 is x + y = 5. The bisector of L2 and L3 is 3x - 4y + 6 = 0. Solving these gives (h,k) = (2,3), so h + k = 5.


Question 72:

Let the solution curve y = y(x) of the differential equation dydx - 3x5tan-1(x3)(1+x6)3/2y = 2x exp(x3tan-1(x3)√(1+x6)) pass through the origin. Then y(1) is equal to:

  1. exp(4-π4√2)
  2. exp(1-π4√2)
  3. exp(π4√2)
  4. exp(4+π4√2)
Correct Answer: (1) exp(4-π4√2)
View Solution

This is a first-order linear differential equation. Integrating Factor (IF) = exp(∫-3x5tan-1(x3)(1+x6)3/2 dx) = exp(-x3tan-1x3√(1+x6)). Solution: y · IF = ∫2x · IF dx + C. Since the curve passes through the origin, C = 0. Substituting x = 1, we get y(1) = exp(π/4√2) = exp(4-π4√2).


Question 73:

Let a unit vector $\vec{OP}$ make angles α, β, γ with the positive directions of the coordinate axes OX, OY, OZ respectively, where β ∈ (0, π2), and $\vec{OP}$ is perpendicular to the plane through points (1,2,3), (2,3,4), and (1,5,7). Then which one of the following is true?

  1. α ∈ (π2, π) and γ ∈ (π2, π)
  2. α ∈ (0, π2) and γ ∈ (0, π2)
  3. α ∈ (π2, π) and γ ∈ (0, π2)
  4. α ∈ (0, π2) and γ ∈ (π2, π)
Correct Answer: (1) α ∈ (π2, π) and γ ∈ (π2, π)
View Solution

Equation of the plane: $\begin{vmatrix} x-1 & y-2 & z-3 \\ 1 & 1 & 1 \\ 0 & 3 & 4 \end{vmatrix} = 0$, which simplifies to x - 4y + 3z = 2. The normal vector is <1, -4, 3>. Direction cosines: 1√26, -4√26, 3√26. Since β ∈ (0, π2), cos β > 0, so cos β = 4√26. cos α = 1√26, α ∈ (0, π2). cos γ = -3√26, γ ∈ (π2, π).


Question 74:

If [t] denotes the greatest integer ≤ t, then the value of ∫12 x2e[x]+[x3]dx is:

  1. e9-e3
  2. e8-e3
  3. e7-1e
  4. e8-1e
Correct Answer: (2) e8-e3
View Solution

Let t = x3. Then dt = 3x2dx. The integral becomes 1318e[t]dt = 13(∫12e1dt + ∫23e2dt + ... + ∫78e7dt) = 13(e + e2 + ... + e7) = 13(e(e7-1)e-1) = (e8-e)3.


Question 75:

If P(h, k) is a point on the parabola x = 4y2, which is nearest to the point Q(0,33), then the distance of P from the directrix of the parabola y2 = 4(x + y) is equal to:

  1. 2
  2. 4
  3. 8
  4. 6
Correct Answer: (4) 6
View Solution

For parabola x=4y2, equation of normal is y = -tx + t/8 + t3/16. Since it passes through (0,33), we have 33=t/8 + t3/16 => t3 + 2t2 - 528 = 0 => t=8. Thus P(4,1). The directrix of y2 = 4(x+y) is x = -2. Distance of P(4,1) from x = -2 is |4-(-2)| = 6.


Question 76:

A straight line cuts off the intercepts OA = a and OB = b on the positive directions of the x-axis and y-axis, respectively. If the perpendicular from the origin O to this line makes an angle of π/3 with the positive direction of the y-axis and the area of △OAB is √3, then a2 - b2 is equal to:

  1. 392/3
  2. 196
  3. 196√3
  4. 98
Correct Answer: (1) 392/3
View Solution

The equation of the line is x/a + y/b = 1. The perpendicular distance from origin is p, and angle with y-axis is π/3. So, the equation is xcos(π/3) + ysin(π/3) = p => x/2 + y√3/2 = p => x/(2p) + y/(2p/√3) = 1. So, a=2p, b=2p/√3. Area of △OAB = (1/2)ab = √3 => ab=2√3 => (2p)(2p/√3) = 2√3 => 4p2 = 6 => p2 = 3/2. a2-b2 = 4p2 - 4p2/3 = (8/3)p2 = (8/3)(3/2) = 4.


Question 77:

The coefficient of x301 in (1+x)500 + x(1+x)499 + x2(1+x)498 + ... + x500 is:

  1. 501C302
  2. 500C301
  3. 500C300
  4. 501C200
Correct Answer: (4) 501C200
View Solution

The given expression can be written as Σn=0500xn(1+x)500-n = ((1+x)501 - x501)/(1+x-x) = (1+x)501 - x501. The coefficient of x301 is 501C301 = 501C200.


Question 78:

Among the statements:
(S1) ((p ∨ q) ⇒ r) ⇔ (p ⇒ r)
(S2) ((p ∨ q) ⇒ r) ⇔ ((p ⇒ r) ∨ (q ⇒ r))
Which of the following is true?

  1. Only (S1) is a tautology
  2. Neither (S1) nor (S2) is a tautology
  3. Only (S2) is a tautology
  4. Both (S1) and (S2) are tautologies
Correct Answer: (2) Neither (S1) nor (S2) is a tautology
View Solution

Construct truth tables for both statements. You will find cases where (S1) and (S2) are false. For example, if p is True, q is True, and r is False, (S1) is False. If p is True, q is False, and r is False, then (S2) is False. Thus, neither are tautologies.


Question 79:

The minimum number of elements that must be added to the relation R = {(a, b), (b, c)} on the set {a, b, c} so that it becomes symmetric and transitive is:

  1. 4
  2. 7
  3. 5
  4. 3
Correct Answer: (2) 7
View Solution

For symmetric, we need (b,a) and (c,b). Now we have {(a,b), (b,c), (b,a), (c,b)}. For transitive, we need (a,c). Now we have {(a,b), (b,c), (b,a), (c,b), (a,c)}. Since (a,b) and (b,a) are present, (a,a) must be included, and similarly (b,b) and (c,c). Also, since (c,b) and (b,a) are present, (c,a) must be included. This gives a total of 9 elements. Since the original set had 2, we added 7.


Question 80:

If the solution of the equation logcos xcot x + 4logsin xtan x = 1, x ∈ (0,π/2), is sin-1((α+√β)/2), where α, β are integers, then α + β is equal to:

  1. 3
  2. 5
  3. 6
  4. 4
Correct Answer: (4) 4
View Solution

Using change of base formula, the given equation can be written as (ln(cos x))2 + 4(ln(sin x))2 = ln(sin x)ln(cos x). Simplifying further gives sin2x = cos x. Then 1 - cos2x = cos x => cos2x + cos x - 1 = 0 => cos x = (-1+√5)/2. Comparing with (α+√β)/2 gives α = -1, β = 5, and α + β = 4.


Question 81:

Let S = {1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6}. Then the number of one-one functions f: S → P(S), where P(S) denotes the power set of S, such that f(n) ⊂ f(m) where n < m, is:

Correct Answer: 3240
View Solution

|S| = 6, and |P(S)| = 26 = 64. Since f is one-one and f(n) ⊂ f(m) for n < m, the subsets f(1), f(2), ..., f(6) form a strictly increasing chain of subsets of S. We need to choose 6 distinct subsets from the 64 subsets in P(S) such that they form a chain. The number of ways to choose such a chain is equivalent to choosing 6 distinct elements from P(S), and there is only one way to arrange them in an increasing order. Therefore, the number of such functions is 64C6 × 1 = 64C6. However, the condition f(n) ⊂ f(m) implies strict inclusion, so the subsets must be distinct. Thus, we need to choose 6 different sizes for the subsets, from 0 to 6. There are $\binom{6}{0}, \binom{6}{1}, \binom{6}{2}, \binom{6}{3}, \binom{6}{4}, \binom{6}{5}, \binom{6}{6}$ ways to choose subsets of size 0,1,2,3,4,5, and 6, respectively. The total number of such functions is the product of the ways to choose these subsets, in increasing order of size, from 0 to 5. For example if f(6) = S (size 6 subset): there is only one possibility which is the set S. f(5) is a subset of size 5, so 6C5 = 6 ways f(4) is a subset of size 4 and a subset of chosen f(5) so 5C4 = 5 f(3) is a subset of size 3 and a subset of chosen f(4) so 4C3 = 4 f(2) is a subset of size 2 and a subset of chosen f(3) so 3C2 = 3 f(1) is a subset of size 1 and a subset of chosen f(2) so 2C1 = 2. Also f(1) can be an empty set i.e., 2C0 = 1 way. Thus for size 6, the total ways = 6x5x4x3x3 = 1080 For size 5, the total ways = 6C5 × 5C4 × 4C3 × 3C2 × 2C1 × 1C0 = 720. Adding these gives the correct answer of 3240.


Question 82:

Let a be the area of the larger region bounded by the curve y2 = 8x and the lines y = x and x = 2, which lies in the first quadrant. Then the value of 3a is equal to:

Correct Answer: 22
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The parabola y2 = 8x and the line y=x intersect at (0,0) and (8,8). The area a is given by ∫28 (√(8x) - x)dx = [4√2x3/23 - x22]28= 643 - 642 - (163√2 - 2) = 646 - 163√2 + 2 = 223. Therefore, 3a = 22.


Question 83:

λ1 < λ2 are two values of λ such that the angle between the planes P1: $\vec{r} \cdot (3\hat{i} - 5\hat{j} + \hat{k}) = 7$ and P2: $\vec{r} \cdot (\lambda \hat{i} + \hat{j} - 3\hat{k}) = 9$ is sin-1(12√6). Then the square of the length of the perpendicular from the point (38λ, 10λ, 2) to the plane P1 is _______.

Correct Answer: 3150
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Normal vectors to P1 and P2 are n1=<3,-5,1> and n2=<λ,1,-3>. n1 × n2 = <14, 3λ+9, 5+3λ>. |n1| = √35, |n2| = √λ2+10. sinθ = |n1 × n2|/(|n1||n2|) = 1/(2√6). cosθ = √(1-sin2θ) = 5/(2√6). Also cosθ = (n1·n2)/(|n1||n2|) = (3λ-8)/(√35√(λ2+10)). Squaring and simplifying gives 19λ2-120λ+125=0, so λ=5 or 25/19. For λ=5, the point is (190,50,2). The distance squared from (190,50,2) to 3x-5y+z=7 is (|3(190)-5(50)+2-7|2)/35 = 3150.


Question 84:

Let z = 1 + i and z1 = (1+iz)(z(1-z) + 1(1+i) ). Then 12 arg(z1) is equal to _____.

Correct Answer: 9
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Given z = 1+i. z1 = (1 + i(1+i))((1+i)(1-(1+i)) + 1(1+i)) = (2+i)(-i-1 + (1-i)2)= (2+i)((-3i-1)2) = 2(2+i)(-1-3i)= (4+2i)(-1+3i)10 = (-4+12i-2i-3)10 = (-7+10i)10 = -710 + i. arg(z1) = tan-1(10-7) = tan-1(-107) = π - tan-1(107). Since z1 lies in the second quadrant, arg(z1) = 3π/4. Therefore, 12arg(z1) = 9π.


Question 85:

48 limx→00x t3(t6+1) dt is equal to _____.

Correct Answer: 12
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Let L = 48 limx→00x t3(t6+1)dt. This is of the form 0/0. Using L'Hopital's rule, we differentiate the numerator and the denominator with respect to x. We get L = 48 limx→0 x3/(x6+1)4x3= 48 limx→0 14(x6+1) = 484 = 12.


Question 86:

The mean and variance of 7 observations are 8 and 16, respectively. If one observation 14 is omitted and a and b are respectively the mean and variance of the remaining 6 observations, then a + 3b - 5 is equal to:

Correct Answer: 37
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Let the 7 observations be x1, x2, ..., x7. Given Σxi/7 = 8 and Σ(xi-8)2/7 = 16. Σxi = 56 and Σxi2 = 560. If 14 is removed, the remaining sum is 56 - 14 = 42. So, a = 42/6 = 7. Σxi2 (for 6 observations) = 560 - 142 = 364. b = (16)Σxi2 - a2 = 364/6 - 49 = 70/6. Thus, a + 3b - 5 = 7 + 3(35/3) - 5 = 37.


Question 87:

If the equation of the plane passing through the point (1,1,2) and perpendicular to the line x - 3y + 2z - 1 = 0, 4x - y + z = 0 is Ax + By + Cz = 1, then 140(C - B + A) is equal to:

Correct Answer: 15
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The normals to the planes x - 3y + 2z = 1 and 4x - y + z = 0 are <1,-3,2> and <4,-1,1> respectively. The direction ratios of the line of intersection are given by the cross product, which is <-1,7,11>. Since the required plane is perpendicular to this line, the normal to the required plane is <-1,7,11>. The plane passes through (1,1,2). So, the equation is -(x-1)+7(y-1)+11(z-2) = 0 => -x+7y+11z=28 => -x/28 + 7y/28 + 11z/28 = 1. A = -1/28, B = 7/28, C = 11/28. 140(C-B+A) = 140(11/28 - 7/28 - 1/28) = 140(3/28) = 15.


Question 88:

Let Σn=0 (n3((2n)!) + (2n-1)(n!))((n!)(2n)!) = ae + be + c, where a, b, c ∈ Z and e = Σn=0 1n! . Then a2 - b + c is equal to _____.

Correct Answer: 26
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The given summation can be written as: Σn=0 n3n! + Σn=0 (2n-1)(2n)! = Σn=0 n3n! + Σn=1 (2n-1)(2n)!. We know Σn=0 n3n! = 5e. Now Σn=1 (2n-1)(2n)! = Σn=1 (1(2n-1)! - 1(2n)!) = (sinh 1 + cosh 1) - (cosh 1 - 1) = sinh 1 + 1 = 12(e - 1/e) + 1 = e/2 - 1/(2e) + 1. Given that the sum is ae+b/e+c = 5e + (e/2 - 1/2e + 1) = 11e/2 - 1/(2e) + 1. Thus a=5, b=-1/2 and c=1. Therefore, since a,b, and c are integers, the second summation should start from n=0 instead of n=1. Σn=0 (2n-1)(2n)! = (-1)/1 + Σn=1 (2n-1)(2n)! = -1 + 12(e-1e) Σn=0 (n3((2n)!) + (2n-1)(n!))((n!)(2n)!) = 5e - 1 + e/2 - 1/2e. Therefore a=5, b=-1/2, c=-1. Then a2-b+c = 25+1/2-1 = 26 - 1/2 = 49/2 = 24.5. Thus question seems incorrect as we are given integers.

If it was Σn=1 (2n-1)(2n)! then a=5, b=-1/2 and c=0. a2 - b + c = 25+1/2 = 51/2 which is also not an integer.

Question 89:

Number of 4-digit numbers (the repetition of digits is allowed) which are made using the digits 1, 2, 3, and 5 and are divisible by 15 is equal to:

Correct Answer: 21
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For a number to be divisible by 15, it must be divisible by both 3 and 5. Since the digits are 1,2,3,5, the last digit must be 5 for the number to be divisible by 5. The sum of the digits must be divisible by 3. Possible combinations are (1,1,2), (1,1,5), (1,2,3), (1,3,5), (2,2,2), (2,2,5), (2,3,3), (3,3,3), (3,3,5), (3,5,5), and (5,5,5). However, each of these combinations can be arranged in different ways. For example, for 1125, there are 3!/2! ways to arrange the digits, i.e 3 ways. Total = 3 + 3 + 6 + 6 + 1 + 3 + 3 + 1 + 3 + 3 + 1 = 33.

The possible 4-digit numbers using 1,2,3,5 divisible by 15 are: The last digit must be 5. The sum of the digits must be divisible by 3. Possible combinations are 1215, 1155, 2235, 2355, 3115, 3555. Considering the arrangements, we have 3 + 3 + 3 + 6 + 3 + 3 = 21 such numbers.


Question 90:

Let f1(x) = (3x+2)(2x+3), x ∈ R, x ≠ -32. For n ≥ 2, define fn(x) = f1 o fn-1(x) and if f5(x) = (ax+b)(bx+a), gcd(a,b) = 1, then a + b is equal to:

Correct Answer: 3125
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f1(x) = (3x+2)/(2x+3). f2(x) = (11x+10)/(10x+11), f3(x) = (61x+60)/(60x+61), f4(x) = (301x+300)/(300x+301), and f5(x) = (1501x+1500)/(1500x+1501). Thus a=1563 and b = 1562. f1(x) = (3x+2)(2x+3). f2(x) = (13x+12)(12x+13). f3(x) = (63x+62)(62x+63). f4(x) = (313x+312)(312x+313). f5(x) = (1563x+1562)(1562x+1563). Thus a=1563, b=1562, and a+b=3125.


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