Official NTA Question PaperFull Solved Paper2020Evening Shift
JEE Main 2020 9th January Evening Shift Question Paper with Solutions
Official solved question paper for Joint Entrance Examination (Main). Review all 75 questions, official answer keys, and detailed step-by-step solutions below, or attempt online with timer and negative marking.
In a Young's double slit experiment 15 fringes
are observed on a small portion of the screen
when light of wavelength 500 nm is used. Ten
fringes are observed on the same section of
the screen when another light source of
wavelength λ is used. Then the value of λ is
(in nm) __________.
Answer Format:Enter numerical value rounded to the nearest integerOfficial Answer: 750
Official Correct Answer:750
Step-by-Step Solution:
The length of the screen used portion for 15
fringes, and also for ten fringes
15 × 500 ×λD = 10 ×λλD
⇒ 15 × 50 =λ
⇒λ = 750 nm
Q 2PhysicsSection B • Numericalheat and thermodynamics
+4 / -0
Starting at temperature 300 K, one mole of an
ideal diatomic gas (γ = 1.4) is first compressed
adiabatically from volume V1 to V2 = 16V1. It is
then allowed to expand isobarically to volume
2V2. If all the processes are the quasi-static then
the final temperature of the gas (in oK) is (to
the nearest integer) _____.
Answer Format:Enter numerical value rounded to the nearest integerOfficial Answer: 1818TO1819
Official Correct Answer:1818TO1819
Step-by-Step Solution:
T1V1γ–1 = T2V2γ–1
300×V57−1=T2(16V)57−1
⇒ T2 = 300 × (16)0.4
Isobaric process
V = PnRT
V2
= kT2... (1)
2V
2
= KTf... (2)
Tf = 2T2 = 300 × 2 × (16)0.4
= 1818 K
Q 3PhysicsSection A • MCQunits and measurements
+4 / -1
For the four sets of three measured physical
quantities as given below. Which of the
following options is correct ?
(i) A1 = 24.36, B1 = 0.0724, C1 = 256.2
(ii) A2 = 24.44, B2 = 16.082, C2 = 240.2
(iii) A3 = 25.2, B3 = 19.2812, C3 = 236.183
(iv) A4 = 25, B4 = 236.191, C4 = 19.5
A wire of length L and mass per unit length
6.0 × 10–3 kgm–1 is put under tension of
540 N. Two consecutive frequencies that it
resonates at are : 420 Hz and 490 Hz. Then L
in meters is :
A
5.1 m
B
2.1 m
C
1.1 m
D
8.1 m
Official Correct Answer:Option (B)
Step-by-Step Solution:
Fundamental frequency = 70 Hz.
70 = 2l1μT
⇒l = 2.14 m
Q 5PhysicsSection B • Numericalelectrostatics
+4 / -0
An electric field E=4xi−(y2+1)j N/C
passes through the box shown in figure. The
flux of the electric field through surfaces ABCD
and BCGF are marked as ϕI and ϕII respectively. The difference between (ϕI−ϕII)
is (in Nm2/C) _______.
Answer Format:Enter numerical value rounded to the nearest integerOfficial Answer: -48
Official Correct Answer:-48
Step-by-Step Solution:
Flux via ABCD
ϕI = ∫E.dA = 0
Flux via EFGH
ϕII = ∫E.dA
= [4xi−(y2+1)j].4i
= 16x = 16 × 3 = 48
ϕI−ϕII = 0 - 48 = -48 Nm2/C
Q 6PhysicsSection A • MCQray optics
+4 / -1
There is a small source of light at some depth
below the surface of water (refractive
index = 34) in a tank of large cross sectional
surface area. Neglecting any reflection from the
bottom and absorption by water, percentage of
light that emerges out of surface is (nearly) :
[Use the fact that surface area of a spherical cap
of height h and radius of curvature r is 2πrh]:
A
17%
B
34%
C
50%
D
21%
Official Correct Answer:Option (A)
Step-by-Step Solution:
34 sin θ = 1sin90o
sin θ = 43
cos θ = 47
Surface area in solid angle dΩ = 2πR2(1 - cos θ)
= 2πR2(1 - 47)
Percentage of light = 4πR22πR2(1−47)× 100%
= 84−7× 100%
= 17%
Q 7PhysicsSection A • MCQalternating current
+4 / -1
In LC circuit the inductance L = 40 mH and
capacitance C = 100 μF. If a voltage
V(t) = 10sin(314t) is applied to the circuit, the
current in the circuit is given as :
A
0.52 cos 314 t
B
5.2 cos 314 t
C
0.52 sin 314 t
D
10 cos 314 t
Official Correct Answer:Option (A)
Step-by-Step Solution:
Z = xC – xL
= ωC1−ωL
= 314×100×10−61−314×40×10−3
= 19.28 Ω
As Vm = ImZ
⇒ 10 = Im× 19.28
⇒ Im = 19.2810 = 0.52 A
∴ I = 0.52 sin(314t + 2π)
= 0.52 cos(314t)
Q 8PhysicsSection A • MCQelectronic devices
+4 / -1
Two identical capacitors A and B, charged to
the same potential 5V are connected in two
different circuits as shown below at time t = 0.
If the charge on capacitors A and B at time
t = CR is QA and QB respectively, then (Here
e is the base of natural logarithm)
A
QA = eCV, QB = 2VC
B
QA = 2CV, QB = eVC
C
QA = VC, QB = eVC
D
QA = VC, QB = CV
Official Correct Answer:Option (C)
Step-by-Step Solution:
In case I diode is reverse biased
QA = CV
In case II, current will flow as diode is forward
biased.
QA = eCV
Q 9PhysicsSection A • MCQcenter of mass
+4 / -1
A particle of mass m is projected with a speed
u from the ground at an angle
θ=3π w.r.t.
horizontal (x-axis). When it has reached its
maximum height, it collides completely
inelastically with another particle of the same
mass and velocity ui . The horizontal distance
covered by the combined mass before reaching
the ground is:
A
22gu2
B
833gu2
C
432gu2
D
85gu2
Official Correct Answer:Option (B)
Step-by-Step Solution:
By momentum conservation,
2mu + mu = 2mV
⇒ V = 43u
Hmax = 2gu2sin260∘ = 2gu2×43 = 8g3u2
Time taken = g2Hmax = g2×8g3u2 = 23gu
Horizontal distance traveled = ut
= 43u.23gu = 833gu2
Q 10PhysicsSection A • MCQcenter of mass
+4 / -1
A rod of length L has non-uniform linear mass
density given by ρ(x) = a+b(Lx)2
, where a
and b are constants and 0 ≤ x ≤ L. The value
of x for the centre of mass of the rod is at :
A
23(2a+ba+b)L
B
34(2a+3ba+b)L
C
43(3a+b2a+b)L
D
23(3a+b2a+b)L
Official Correct Answer:Option (C)
Step-by-Step Solution:
ρ = a + b(Lx)2
dm = ρdx = (a+bL2x2)dx
M = ∫dm = 0∫L(a+bL2x2)dx
Xcom = ∫dm∫xdm
= 0∫L(a+bL2x2)dx0∫L(a+bL2x2)xdx
= aL+L2b.3L32aL2+L2b.4L4
= (33a+b)(84a+2a)L
= 43(3a+b2a+b)L
Q 11PhysicsSection A • MCQproperties of matter
+4 / -1
A small spherical droplet of density d is floating
exactly half immersed in a liquid of density ρ
and surface tension T. The radius of the droplet
is (take note that the surface tension applies an
upward force on the droplet) :
A
r=(d−ρ)gT
B
r=3(d+ρ)g2T
C
r=(d+ρ)gT
D
r=(2d−ρ)g3T
Official Correct Answer:Option (D)
Step-by-Step Solution:
T.2πr+32πr3ρg=34πr3dg
⇒ T = 3r2(2d−ρ)g
⇒ r = (2d−ρ)g3T
Q 12PhysicsSection A • MCQdual nature of radiation
+4 / -1
An electron of mass m and magnitude of charge
|e| initially at rest gets accelerated by a constant
electric field E. The rate of change of de-Broglie
wavelength of this electron at time t ignoring
relativistic effects is :
A
∣e∣Et−h
B
∣e∣Et−h
C
∣e∣Et2−h
D
h∣e∣Et
Official Correct Answer:Option (C)
Step-by-Step Solution:
F = |e| E
a=mF = m∣e∣E
V = at=m∣e∣Et
λ = mVh = ∣e∣Eth
dtdλ = ∣e∣Et2−h
Q 13PhysicsSection A • MCQelectromagnetic waves
+4 / -1
A plane electromagnetic wave is propagating
along the direction
2i+j
, with its polarization
along the direction k . The correct form of the
magnetic field of the wave would be (here B0
is an appropriate constant) :
A
B02i−jcos(ωt−k2i+j)
B
B02i+jcos(ωt−k2i+j)
C
B02j−icos(ωt+k2i+j)
D
B0kcos(ωt−k2i+j)
Official Correct Answer:Option (A)
Step-by-Step Solution:
Direction of propagation = 2i+j
Electric field is in direction = k
As E×B = 2i+j
Propagation direction of B=2i−j
Q 14PhysicsSection A • MCQrotational motion
+4 / -1
A uniformly thick wheel with moment of inertia
I and radius R is free to rotate about its centre
of mass (see fig). A massless string is wrapped
over its rim and two blocks of masses m1 and
m2 (m1> m2) are attached to the ends of the
string. The system is released from rest. The
angular speed of the wheel when m1 descents
by a distance h is :
A
[(m1+m2)R2+I2(m1+m2)gh]21
B
[(m1+m2)R2+Im1+m2]21gh
C
[(m1+m2)R2+I(m1−m2)]21gh
D
[(m1+m2)R2+I2(m1−m2)gh]21
Official Correct Answer:Option (D)
Step-by-Step Solution:
By conservation of energy :
Loss in energy = Gain in enrgy
m1gh = m2gh + 21 m1V2 + 21 m2V2 + 21Iω2
⇒ (m1 – m2)gh = 21 (m1 + m2)V2 + 21Iω2
⇒ (m1 – m2)gh = 21 (m1 + m2)(ωR)2 + 21Iω2
⇒ (m1 – m2)gh = 21 (m1 + m2)(ωR)2 + 21Iω2
⇒ (m1 – m2)gh = 2ω2[(m1+m2)R2+I]
⇒ω = [(m1+m2)R2+I2(m1−m2)gh]21
Q 15PhysicsSection A • MCQproperties of matter
+4 / -1
Two steel wires having same length are
suspended from a ceiling under the same load.
If the ratio of their energy stored per unit
volume is 1 : 4, the ratio of their diameters is:
A
1 : 2
B
2 : 1
C
1:2
D
2:1
Official Correct Answer:Option (D)
Step-by-Step Solution:
dvdu = 21× stress × strain
= 21AF×AYF∝A21∝d41
dvdu = 41
⇒(d2d1)4 = 4
⇒d2d1=(4)41 = 2:1
Q 16PhysicsSection A • MCQmagnetics
+4 / -1
An electron gun is placed inside a long solenoid
of radius R on its axis. The solenoid has n
turns/length and carries a current I. The
electron gun shoots an electron along the radius
of the solenoid with speed v. If the electron
does not hit the surface of the solenoid,
maximum possible value of v is (all symbols
have their standard meaning) :
A
4meμ0nIR
B
meμ0nIR
C
2meμ0nIR
D
m2eμ0nIR
Official Correct Answer:Option (C)
Step-by-Step Solution:
B = μ0nI
qBmVmax=2R
Vmax = 2mqBR
= 2mqRμ0nI
Q 17PhysicsSection A • MCQheat and thermodynamics
+4 / -1
Two gases-argon (atomic radius 0.07 nm,
atomic weight 40) and xenon (atomic radius
0.1 nm, atomic weight 140) have the same
number density and are at the same
temperature. The raito of their respective mean
free times is closest to :
A
2.3
B
1.83
C
4.67
D
3.67
Official Correct Answer:Option (B)
Step-by-Step Solution:
λ=2πd2n1
Mean free time, t = vλ
Also v ∝MT
∴ t ∝dM
txetAr = dAr2dXe2×MXeMAr
= (0.070.1)2×14040
= 1.09
∴ Nearest possible answer is 1.83.
Q 18PhysicsSection A • MCQgravitation
+4 / -1
Planet A has mass M and radius R. Planet B has
half the mass and half the radius of Planet A.
If the escape velocities from the Planets A and
B are vA and vB, respectively, then vBvA=4n.
The value of n is :
A
1
B
2
C
4
D
3
Official Correct Answer:Option (C)
Step-by-Step Solution:
Escape velocity, Ve = R2GM
VA = R2GM
VB = 2R2G2M = R2GM
VBVA = 1
Given VBVA=4n
∴4n = 1
⇒ n = 4
Q 19PhysicsSection B • Numericalcurrent electricity
+4 / -0
In a meter bridge experiment S is a standard
resistance. R is a resistance wire. It is found
that balancing length is l = 25 cm. If R is
replaced by a wire of half length and half
diameter that of R of same material, then the
balancing distance l′ (in cm) will now
be________.
Answer Format:Enter numerical value rounded to the nearest integerOfficial Answer: 40
Official Correct Answer:40
Step-by-Step Solution:
RS=2575 = 3
R = AρL = πd24ρL
R' = π(2d)24ρ(2L) = 2R
Then R′S=l100−l
⇒l100−l = 2RS = 23
⇒l = 40 cm
Q 20PhysicsSection A • MCQatoms and nuclei
+4 / -1
The energy required to ionise a hydrogen like
ion in its ground state is 9 Rydbergs. What is
the wavelength of the radiation emitted when
the electron in this ion jumps from the second
excited state to the ground state ?
A
35.8 nm
B
11.4 nm
C
8.6 nm
D
24.2 nm
Official Correct Answer:Option (B)
Step-by-Step Solution:
So, ionisation energy = (13.6 Z2) eV
= 9 × 13.6 eV
λ1=RZ2(121−321)
= 1.09 × 107× 9 ×98
= 11.4 nm
Q 21PhysicsSection A • MCQelectronic devices
+4 / -1
The current i in the network is :
A
0.6 A
B
0.3 A
C
0 A
D
0.2 A
Official Correct Answer:Option (B)
Step-by-Step Solution:
Both the diodes are reverse biased.
i = 5+10+5+109 = 309 A
Q 22PhysicsSection B • Numericalelectronic devices
+4 / -0
The circuit shown below is working as a 8 V
dc regulated voltage source. When 12 V is used
as input, the power dissipated (in mW) in each
diode is; (considering both zener diodes are
identical) _________.
Answer Format:Enter numerical value rounded to the nearest integerOfficial Answer: 40
Official Correct Answer:40
Step-by-Step Solution:
Current in circuit = 200+20012−8 = 10-2 A
So power dissipited in each diode = VI
= 4 × 10-2
= 40 mW
Q 23PhysicsSection A • MCQsimple harmonic motion
+4 / -1
A spring mass system (mass m, spring
constant k and natural length l) rest in
equilibrium on a horizontal disc. The free end
of the spring is fixed at the centre of the disc.
If the disc together with spring mass system,
rotates about it's axis with an angular velocity
ω, (k ≫mω2) the relative change in the length
of the spring is best given by the option :
A
3kmω2
B
kmω2
C
k2mω2
D
32(kmω2)
Official Correct Answer:Option (B)
Step-by-Step Solution:
mω2(l0 + x) = kx
x = k−mω2mI0ω2
For k >> mω2
I0x=kmω2
Q 24PhysicsSection A • MCQmagnetics
+4 / -1
A small circular loop of conducting wire has
radius a and carries current I. It is placed in a
uniform magnetic field B perpendicular to its
plane such that when rotated slightly about its
diameter and released, it starts performing
simple harmonic motion of time period T. If the
mass of the loop is m then :
A
T=IB2m
B
T=IBπm
C
T=2IBπm
D
T=IB2πm
Official Correct Answer:Option (D)
Step-by-Step Solution:
τ = - MBsin θ
Iα = - MBsin θ
for small θ,
α = −IMBθ
∴ω2 = IMB
⇒ω = 2mR2I(πR2)B = m2IπB
∴ T = ω2π = IB2πm
Q 25PhysicsSection A • MCQmotion
+4 / -1
A particle starts from the origin at t = 0 with an
initial velocity of 3.0 i m/s and moves in the
x-y plane with a constant acceleration
(6i+4j) m/s2 . The x-coordinate of the
particle at the instant when its y-coordinate is
32 m is D meters. The value of D is :-
A
40
B
32
C
50
D
60
Official Correct Answer:Option (D)
Step-by-Step Solution:
u = 3.0 i
a = (6i+4j)
S=ut+21at2
x = 3t + 216t2
= 3t + 3t2 .....(1)
y = 21×4×t2 = 32
⇒ t = 4 s .... (2)
x = 3 × 4 + 3 × 42
= 12 + 48 = 60 m
Q 26ChemistrySection A • MCQhaloalkanes and haloarenes
+4 / -1
Which of the following reactions will not
produce a racemic product?
A
B
C
D
Official Correct Answer:Option (C)
Step-by-Step Solution:
Q 27ChemistrySection B • Numericalsolutions
+4 / -0
A cylinder containing an ideal gas (0.1 mol of
1.0 dm3) is in thermal equilibrium with a large
volume of 0.5 molal aqueous solution of
ethylene glycol at its freezing point. If the
stoppers S1 and S2 (as shown in the figure) are
suddenly withdrawn, the volume of the gas in
litres after equilibrium is achieved will be____.
(Given, Kf (water) = 2.0 K kg mol–1,
R = 0.08 dm3 atm K–1 mol–1)
Answer Format:Enter numerical value rounded to the nearest integerOfficial Answer: 2.17TO2.23
Official Correct Answer:2.17TO2.23
Step-by-Step Solution:
For aqueous solution
ΔTf
= Kf.m = 2 × 0.5
∴ Temperature of solution = –1°C = 272 K
∴ Final volume of ideal gas = PnRT
= 10.1×0.08×272
= 2.18 L
Q 28ChemistrySection A • MCQperiodic classification of elements
+4 / -1
The first and second ionisation enthalpies of a
metal are 496 and 4560 kJ mol–1, respectively.
How many moles of HCl and H2SO4,
respectively, will be needed to react completely
with 1 mole of the metal hydroxide ?
A
1 and 2
B
1 and 0.5
C
1 and 1
D
2 and 0.5
Official Correct Answer:Option (B)
Step-by-Step Solution:
First ionization enthalpies = 496 kJ/mole
Second ionization enthalpies = 4560 kJ/mol
According to the given information, the difference between first and second ionization enthalpy is very high so Metal belong to 1st group i.e. Monovalent cation.
Metal hydroxide will be of type, MOH.
MOH + HCl → MCl + H2O
MOH + 21H2SO4→21M2SO4 + H2O
So one mole of HCl required to react with one
mole MOH.
And 21 mole of H2SO4 required to react with one
mole MOH.
Q 29ChemistrySection A • MCQpolymers
+4 / -1
Which polymer has 'chiral' monomer(s) ?
A
Nylon 6,6
B
Buna-N
C
PHBV
D
Neoprene
Official Correct Answer:Option (C)
Step-by-Step Solution:
Q 30ChemistrySection B • Numericalaldehydes ketones and carboxylic acids
+4 / -0
Consider the following reactions
The mass percentage of carbon in A is ______.
Answer Format:Enter numerical value rounded to the nearest integerOfficial Answer: 66.66TO66.67
Official Correct Answer:66.66TO66.67
Step-by-Step Solution:
% carbon = 7248×100 = 66.67
Q 31ChemistrySection A • MCQpractical organic chemistry
+4 / -1
A, B and C are three biomolecules. The results
of the tests performed on them are given
below:
A B C Molisch’s Test Positive Positive Negative Barfoed Test Negative Positive Negative Biuret Test Negative Negative Positive
A, B and C are respectively :
A
A = Lactose, B = Glucose, C = Albumin
B
A = Lactose, B = Fructose, C = Alanine
C
A = Lactose, B = Glucose, C = Alanine
D
A = Glucose, B = Fructose, C = Albumin
Official Correct Answer:Option (A)
Step-by-Step Solution:
The given table provides the results of three tests: Molisch's test, Barfoed's test, and Biuret test for three different biomolecules A, B, and C.
Molisch's Test: Detects carbohydrates. Positive results for A and B indicate that they are carbohydrates.
Barfoed's Test: Specifically for detecting monosaccharides. A positive result for B indicates that B is a monosaccharide, while A's negative result indicates it's not a monosaccharide, implying it might be a disaccharide.
Biuret Test: Used to detect the presence of proteins. Positive result for C indicates that it is a protein.
Given the options, we can analyze them as follows:
Option A: Lactose (disaccharide), Glucose (monosaccharide), Albumin (protein) - fits the given results.
Option B: Lactose (disaccharide), Fructose (monosaccharide), Alanine (amino acid) - not a match, as Alanine won't give a positive Biuret test.
Option C: Lactose (disaccharide), Glucose (monosaccharide), Alanine (amino acid) - same issue as Option B.
Option D: Glucose (monosaccharide), Fructose (monosaccharide), Albumin (protein) - not a match, as A must be a disaccharide.
Therefore, the correct option is:
Option A: A = Lactose, B = Glucose, C = Albumin.
Q 32ChemistrySection A • MCQs block elements
+4 / -1
Among the statements (a)-(d) the correct ones
are :
(a) Lithium has the highest hydration enthalpy
among the alkali metals.
(b) Lithium chloride is insoluble in pyridine.
(c) Lithium cannot form ethynide upon its
reaction with ethyne.
(d) Both lithium and magnesium react slowly
with H2O.
A
(b) and (c) only
B
(a) and (d) only
C
(a), (b) and (d) only
D
(a), (c) and (d) only
Official Correct Answer:Option (D)
Step-by-Step Solution:
Lithium has highest hydration enthalpy among
alkali metals due to its small size.
LiCl is soluble in pyridine because LiCl have
more covalent character.
Li does not form ethynide with ethyne.
Both Li and Mg reacts slowly with H2O.
Q 33ChemistrySection B • Numericald and f block elements
+4 / -0
The sum of the total number of bonds between
chromium and oxygen atoms in chromate and
dichromate ions is ____________.
Answer Format:Enter numerical value rounded to the nearest integerOfficial Answer: 18
Official Correct Answer:18
Step-by-Step Solution:
Note : Here if we consider only σ bonds so the answer
would be 12 but there are 6π bonds also, if we consider them then
the total number of Cr – O bonds will be 18.
Q 34ChemistrySection A • MCQcompounds containing nitrogen
+4 / -1
Consider the following reactions,
The compound [P] is :
A
B
C
D
Official Correct Answer:Option (B)
Step-by-Step Solution:
Q 35ChemistrySection A • MCQcompounds containing nitrogen
+4 / -1
The decreasing order of basicity of the
following amines is :
A
(III) > (II) > (I) > (IV)
B
(I) > (III) > (IV) > (II)
C
(III) > (I) > (II) > (IV)
D
(II) > (III) > (IV) > (I)
Official Correct Answer:Option (A)
Step-by-Step Solution:
(III) Nitrogen lone pair not participate in resonance.
(II) Nitrogen lone pair not participate in resonance due to increase the stability of the compound.
(I) Nitrogen lone pair participate in resonance.
(IV) Nitrogen lone pair participate in resonance and increase the stability of the compound due to aromicity.
Q 36ChemistrySection A • MCQchemical equilibrium
+4 / -1
In the figure shown below reactant A
(represented by square) is in equilibrium with
product B (represented by circle). The
equilibrium constant is :
A
1
B
2
C
8
D
4
Official Correct Answer:Option (B)
Step-by-Step Solution:
In the figure, Reactant A is represented by square.
And there are 6 squares. So at equilibrium
[A]eq = 6
In the figure, Product B is represented by circle.
And there are 11 circles. So at equilibrium
[B]eq = 11
For reaction, A ⇌ B
Keq = [A][B] = 611≈ 2
Q 37ChemistrySection A • MCQcoordination compounds
+4 / -1
The correct order of the spin-only magnetic
moments of the following complexes is :
(I) [Cr(H2O)6]Br2 (II) Na4[Fe(CN)6]
(III) Na3[Fe(C2O4)3] (Δ0> P)
(IV) (Et4N)2[CoCl4]
A
(III) > (I) > (II) > (IV)
B
(II) ≈ (I) > (IV) > (III)
C
(III) > (I) > (IV) > (II)
D
(I) > (IV) > (III) > (II)
Official Correct Answer:Option (D)
Step-by-Step Solution:
(I) [Cr(H2O)6]Br2
H2O is weak field ligand so it can not pair up all the electrons.
Cr2+ : [Ar] 4s03d4 (t2g3eg1)
Unpaired e– = 4
Magnetic moment = 24 = 4.89 BM
(II) Na4[Fe(CN)6]
CN- is strong field ligand so it pair up all the electrons.
Fe2+ = [Ar] 4s03d6 (t2g6eg0)
Unpaired e– = 0
Magnetic moment = 0 BM
(III) Na3[Fe(C2O4)3]
As Δ0> P, so pairing of electrons happens.
Fe3+ = [Ar] 4s03d5 (t2g5eg0)
Unpaired e– = 1
Magnetic moment = 3 = 1.73 BM
(IV) (Et4N)2[CoCl4]
Cl-is weak field ligand so it can not pair up all the electrons.
Co2+ = [Ar] 4s03d7 (eg4t2g3)
Unpaired e– = 3
Magnetic moment = 15 = 3.87 BM
Hence order of magnetic moment is
I > IV > III > II
Q 38ChemistrySection A • MCQenvironmental chemistry
+4 / -1
Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) is the
amount of oxygen required (in ppm) :
A
for sustaining life in a water body.
B
by anaerobic bacteria to breakdown
inorganic waste present in a water body.
C
for the photochemical breakdown of waste
present in 1 m3 volume of a water body.
D
by bacteria to break-down organic waste in
a certain volume of a water sample.
Official Correct Answer:Option (D)
Step-by-Step Solution:
Biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) is amount
of oxygen required by bacteria to break down
organic waste in a certain volume of water
sample.
Q 39ChemistrySection A • MCQd and f block elements
+4 / -1
5 g of zinc is treated separately with an excess
of
(a) dilute hydrochloric acid and
(b) aqueous sodium hydroxide.
The ratio of the volumes of H2 evolved in these
two reactions is :
A
1 : 2
B
1 : 1
C
1 : 4
D
2 : 1
Official Correct Answer:Option (B)
Step-by-Step Solution:
Zn + 2dil. HCl → ZnCl2 + H2
Zn + 2NaOH → Na2ZnO2 + H2
From one mole of Zn, 1 mol of H2 is produced
by both NaOH and HCl.
The ratio of the volume of H2 is 1 : 1
Q 40ChemistrySection A • MCQchemical bonding and molecular structure
+4 / -1
The number of sp2 hybrid orbitals in a molecule
of benzene is :
A
24
B
12
C
6
D
18
Official Correct Answer:Option (D)
Step-by-Step Solution:
Each carbon atom is sp2 hybrid
∴ 3 sp2 hybrid orbitals are formed by each
carbon atom
Total sp2 orbitals = 6 × 3 = 18
Q 41ChemistrySection A • MCQaldehydes ketones and carboxylic acids
+4 / -1
In the following reaction A is :
A
B
C
D
Official Correct Answer:Option (B)
Step-by-Step Solution:
Q 42ChemistrySection A • MCQp block elements
+4 / -1
The reaction of H3N3B3Cl3 (A) with LiBH4 in
tetrahydrofuran gives inorganic benzene (B).
Further, the reaction of (A) with (C) leads to
H3N3B3(Me)3. Compounds (B) and (C)
respectively, are :
A
Borazine and MeBr
B
Diborane and MeMgBr
C
Boron nitride and MeBr
D
Borazine and MeMgBr
Official Correct Answer:Option (D)
Step-by-Step Solution:
B3N3H3Cl3(A) + LiBH4→ B3N3H6 (B)
B = inorganic
benzene or Borazine
B3N3H3Cl +
MeMgBr(C) → B3N3H3(CH3)3 + 3MgBrCl
Q 43ChemistrySection A • MCQsurface chemistry
+4 / -1
A mixture of gases O2, H2 and CO are taken in
a closed vessel containing charcoal. The graph
that represents the correct behaviour of
pressure with time is :
A
B
C
D
Official Correct Answer:Option (C)
Step-by-Step Solution:
Initially H2 combines with O2, therefore rapid
fall in pressure will be observed. Then
gradually adsorption of CO will occur by
activated charcoal.
Q 44ChemistrySection A • MCQionic equilibrium
+4 / -1
The solubility product of Cr(OH)3 at 298 K is
6.0 × 10–31. The concentration of hydroxide ions
in a saturated solution of Cr(OH)3 will be :
A
(2.22 × 10–31)1/4
B
(4.86 × 10–29)1/4
C
(18 × 10–31)1/4
D
(18 × 10–31)1/2
Official Correct Answer:Option (C)
Step-by-Step Solution:
Cr(OH)3
⇌
Cr+3
+
3OH-
S
3S
Ksp = [Cr3+] [OH–
]3
⇒ 6 × 10–31 = S × (3S)3
⇒ 6 × 10–31 = 27 S4
S = (276×1031)41
As [OH–] = 3S
= 3(276×1031)41
= (18 × 10–31)1/4 M
Q 45ChemistrySection A • MCQthermodynamics
+4 / -1
The true statement amongst the following is :
A
S is a function of temperature but ΔS is not
a function of temperature.
B
Both S and ΔS are not functions of
temperature.
C
Both ΔS and S are functions of temperature.
D
S is not a function of temperature but ΔS is
a function of temperature.
Official Correct Answer:Option (C)
Step-by-Step Solution:
ΔS=∫Tdqrev
S = Kln(w)
Both entropy and change in entropy are
function of temperature.
Q 46ChemistrySection B • Numericalchemical kinetics and nuclear chemistry
+4 / -0
A sample of milk splits after 60 min. at 300 K
and after 40 min. at 400 K when the population
of lactobacillus acidophilus in it doubles. The
activa tion energy (in kJ/ mol) for this process
is closest to__________.
If A = {x ∈ R : |x| < 2} and B = {x ∈ R : |x – 2| ≥ 3};
then :
A
A – B = [–1, 2)
B
A ∪ B = R – (2, 5)
C
A ∩ B = (–2, –1)
D
B – A = R – (–2, 5)
Official Correct Answer:Option (D)
Step-by-Step Solution:
A : x ∈ (–2, 2);
B : x ∈ (–∞, –1] ∪ [5, ∞)
⇒ B – A = R – (–2, 5)
Q 54MathematicsSection A • MCQdefinite integration
+4 / -1
Let a function ƒ : [0, 5] → R be continuous,
ƒ(1) = 3 and F be defined as :
F(x)=1∫xt2g(t)dt , where g(t)=1∫tf(u)du
Then for the function F, the point x = 1 is :
A
a point of inflection.
B
a point of local maxima.
C
a point of local minima.
D
not a critical point.
Official Correct Answer:Option (C)
Step-by-Step Solution:
F(x)=1∫xt2g(t)dt
⇒ F'(x) = x2g(x) = x21∫tf(u)du
∴ F'(1) = (1)(0) = 0
Now, F''(x) = 2xg(x) + x2g'(x)
F''(1) = 2g(1) + g'(1) = 0 + g'(1) = 3
[ As g'(t) = f(t); g'(1) = f'(1) = 3 ]
So, at x = 1, F'(1) = 0 and F"(1) = 3 > 0
∴ For the function f(x), x = 1 is a point of local minima.
Q 55MathematicsSection A • MCQcomplex numbers
+4 / -1
If z be a complex number satisfying
|Re(z)| + |Im(z)| = 4, then |z| cannot be :
A
10
B
7
C
217
D
8
Official Correct Answer:Option (B)
Step-by-Step Solution:
Let z = x + iy
given that |Re(z)| + |Im(z)| = 4
∴ |x| + |y| = 4
Maximum value of |z| = 4
Minimum value of |z| = perpendicular distance of line AB from (0, 0) = 22
∴ |z| ∈[22,4]
∴ |z| cannot be 7.
Q 56MathematicsSection A • MCQprobability
+4 / -1
If 10 different balls are to be placed in 4 distinct
boxes at random, then the probability that two
of these boxes contain exactly 2 and 3 balls is :
A
211965
B
210965
C
211945
D
210945
Official Correct Answer:Option (D)
Step-by-Step Solution:
Total ways of distribution = 410 = 220
Number of ways selecting two boxes out of four = 4C2
Then number of ways selecting 5 balls out of 10 = 10C5
Then no of ways of distributing 5 balls into two groups of 2 balls and 3 balls = 5C3.2!
Then number of ways to distributing remaining balls into two boxes = 25
Number of ways placing exactly 2 and 3 balls in two of these boxes
= 4C2×10C5×5C3.2! × 25
= 2206.252.10.2.25
= 210945
Q 57MathematicsSection A • MCQlimits continuity and differentiability
+4 / -1
Let [t] denote the greatest integer ≤ t
and x→0limx[x4]=A. Then the function,
f(x) = [x2]sin(πx) is discontinuous, when x is
equal to :
A
A+1
B
A+5
C
A+21
D
A
Official Correct Answer:Option (A)
Step-by-Step Solution:
A = x→0limx[x4]
= x→0limx(x4−{x4})
= x→0lim(4−{x4})
= 4
Now, when x = A+1 = 5, f(x) = [x2]sin(πx) is discontinuous at this non integer point.
But at x = 2, 3 and 5, f(x) is continuous.
Q 58MathematicsSection A • MCQbinomial theorem
+4 / -1
In the expansion of (cosθx+xsinθ1)16, if ℓ1 is
the least value of the term independent of x
when 8π≤θ≤4π and ℓ2 is the least value of the
term independent of x when 16π≤θ≤8π, then
the ratio ℓ2 : ℓ1 is equal to :
A
8 : 1
B
16 : 1
C
1 : 8
D
1 : 16
Official Correct Answer:Option (B)
Step-by-Step Solution:
Tr + 1 = 16Cr(cosθx)16−r(xsinθ1)r
= 16Cr(x)16−2r×(cosθ)16−r(sinθ)r1
term is independent of x when
∴ 16 – 2r = 0
⇒ r = 8
T9 = 16C8×cos8θsin8θ1
= 16C8×(sin2θ)828
If θ∈[8π,4π] then 2θ∈[4π,2π]
In the range [4π,2π], sin 2θ is increasing.
And value of T9 is least when sin 2θ is maximum.
And sin 2θ is maximum in the range [4π,2π] when 2θ = 2π
∴l1 = 16C8× 28
AgainIf θ∈[16π,8π] then 2θ∈[8π,4π]
In the range [8π,4π], sin 2θ is increasing.
And value of T9 is least when sin 2θ is maximum.
And sin 2θ is maximum in the range [8π,4π] when 2θ = 4π
∴l2 = 16C8×(21)828
= 16C8×2824
∴l1l2 = 124 = 116
Q 59MathematicsSection B • Numericalbinomial theorem
+4 / -0
If Cr≡25Cr and
C0 + 5.C1 + 9.C2 + .... + (101).C25 = 225.k, then k is equal to _____.
Answer Format:Enter numerical value rounded to the nearest integerOfficial Answer: 51
Official Correct Answer:51
Step-by-Step Solution:
S = 1.25C0 + 5.25C1 + 9.25C2 + .... + (101)25C25
S = (101).25C25 + (97).25C24 + .......... + (1).25C0 _________________________________________
2S = 102{25C0 + 25C1 + ......+ 25C25}
⇒ S = 51 × 225 = k.225
⇒ k = 51
Q 60MathematicsSection A • MCQmatrices and determinants
+4 / -1
The following system of linear equations
7x + 6y – 2z = 0
3x + 4y + 2z = 0
x – 2y – 6z = 0, has
A
no solution
B
infinitely many solutions, (x, y, z) satisfying
y = 2z
C
infinitely many solutions, (x, y, z) satisfying
x = 2z
The system of equation has infinite non-trival solution.
Also adding equation (1) and 3×(3), we get
10x = 20z
⇒ x = 2z
Q 61MathematicsSection B • Numericalsequences and series
+4 / -0
The number of terms common to the two A.P.'s
3, 7, 11, ....., 407 and 2, 9, 16, ....., 709 is ______.
Answer Format:Enter numerical value rounded to the nearest integerOfficial Answer: 14
Official Correct Answer:14
Step-by-Step Solution:
First A.P. is 3, 7, 11, 15, 19, 23, ..... 407
d1 = 4
Second A.P. is 2, 9, 16, 23, ..... 709
d2 = 7
First common term = 23
Common difference of new A.P using the common terms of the two given A.P's is d = L.C.M. (4, 7) = 28
Last term ≤ 407
⇒ 23 + (n – 1) (28) ≤ 407
⇒ n ≤ 14.7
∴ n = 14
Q 62MathematicsSection A • MCQtrigonometric ratios and identities
+4 / -1
If x=n=0∑∞(−1)ntan2nθ and y=n=0∑∞cos2nθ
for
0 < θ < 4π, then :
A
x(1 + y) = 1
B
y(1 – x) = 1
C
y(1 + x) = 1
D
x(1 – y) = 1
Official Correct Answer:Option (B)
Step-by-Step Solution:
x=n=0∑∞(−1)ntan2nθ
= 1 – tan2θ + tan2 4θ + ...
= 1+tan2θ1 = cos2θ ....(1)
y=n=0∑∞cos2nθ
= 1 + cos2θ + cos4θ + cos6θ + ....
= 1−cos2θ1 = sin2θ1
⇒ sin2θ = y1 ...(2)
Adding (1) and (2), we get,
x + y1 = sin2θ + cos2θ
⇒ x + y1 = 1
⇒ y(1 – x) = 1
Q 63MathematicsSection A • MCQdifferentiation
+4 / -1
Let ƒ and g be differentiable functions on R
such that fog is the identity function. If for some
a, b ∈ R, g'(a) = 5 and g(a) = b, then ƒ'(b) is
equal to :
A
1
B
5
C
52
D
51
Official Correct Answer:Option (D)
Step-by-Step Solution:
Given the function composition f(g(x)) is the identity function, it means f(g(x)) = x for all x.
⇒ ƒ'(g(x)) g'(x) = 1
put x = a
⇒ ƒ'(b) g'(a) = 1
⇒ ƒ'(b) = 51
Q 64MathematicsSection A • MCQdifferentiation
+4 / -1
If x=2sinθ−sin2θ and y=2cosθ−cos2θ, θ∈[0,2π], then dx2d2y at θ = π is :
A
83
B
23
C
43
D
-43
Official Correct Answer:Option (A)
Step-by-Step Solution:
x=2sinθ−sin2θ
⇒dθdx = 2cosθ−2cos2θ
y=2cosθ−cos2θ
⇒dθdy = –2sinθ + 2sin2θ
dxdy=dθdxdθdy = cosθ−cos2θsin2θ−sinθ
This expression is simplified by recognizing that sin2θ=2sinθcosθ and cos2θ=2cos2θ−1, leading to the expression:
dxdy=2sin2θ⋅sin23θ2sin2θ⋅cos23θ=cot23θ
This is the rate of change of y with respect to x, as a function of θ.
Next, we differentiate this function with respect to θ to find dx2d2y, yielding :
dx2d2y=dθd(dxdy)dxdθ=−23cosec223θ⋅dxdθ
Here, dxdθ is the reciprocal of dθdx, so the equation becomes :
dx2d2y=2(cosθ−cos2θ)−23cosec223θ
Finally, we evaluate this expression at θ=π, yielding :
dx2d2y(π)=4(−1−1)−3=83
Therefore, the correct answer is (A) 83.
Alternate Method :
First, let's find the derivatives of x and y with respect to θ :
Q 65MathematicsSection B • Numericalvector algebra
+4 / -0
Let a, b and c be three vectors such that a=3,
b=5,b.c=10 and the angle between b and c
is 3π. If a is perpendicular to the vector b×c , then a×(b×c) is equal to _____.
Answer Format:Enter numerical value rounded to the nearest integerOfficial Answer: 30
Official Correct Answer:30
Step-by-Step Solution:
Given a=3,
b=5
Given b.c=10
And the angle between b and c
is 3π
∴bccos3π = 10
⇒ c = 4
a is perpendicular to the vector b×c
∴a.(b×c) = 0 and angle between them is 2π
Now a×(b×c)
= ab×csin2π
= a.b.csin3π.1
= 3×5×4×23
= 30
Q 66MathematicsSection A • MCQellipse
+4 / -1
The length of the minor axis (along y-axis) of
an ellipse in the standard form is 34. If this
ellipse touches the line, x + 6y = 8; then its
eccentricity is :
A
31311
B
2135
C
65
D
21311
Official Correct Answer:Option (D)
Step-by-Step Solution:
Let the equation of ellipse
a2x2+b2y2=1, (a>b)
Given 2b = 34
⇒ b = 32
We know, Equation of tangent y = mx ±a2m2+b2 ....(1)
Given tangent is x + 6y = 8
⇒ y = −61x+68 .....(2)
By comparing (1) and (2),
m = −61 and a2m2+b2 = 916
⇒a2(361)+34 = 916
⇒a2=16
∴ e = 1−a2b2
= 1−1634
= 1211 = 21311
Q 67MathematicsSection A • MCQarea under the curves
A random variable X has the following
probability distribution :
X:
1
2
3
4
5
P(X):
K2
2K
K
2K
5K2
Then P(X > 2) is equal to :
A
61
B
127
C
361
D
3623
Official Correct Answer:Option (D)
Step-by-Step Solution:
i=1∑5P(X) = 1
⇒ K2
+ 2K + K + 2K + 5K2
= 1
⇒ 6K2
+ 5K – 1 = 0
⇒ (6K - 1)(k + 1) = 0
⇒ K = 61 and K = -1(rejected)
∴ P(X > 2)
= K + 2K + 5K2
= 61+62+365
= 3623
Q 69MathematicsSection B • Numerical3d geometry
+4 / -0
If the distance between the plane,
23x – 10y – 2z + 48 = 0 and the plane
containing the lines
2x+1=4y−3=3z+1
and
2x+3=6y+2=λz−1(λ∈R)
is equal to
633k, then k is equal to ______.
Answer Format:Enter numerical value rounded to the nearest integerOfficial Answer: 3
Official Correct Answer:3
Step-by-Step Solution:
Required distance = perpendicular distance of plane 23x – 10y – 2z + 48 = 0 either from (–1, 3, –1) or (–3, –2, 1)
⇒(23)2+(10)2+(2)2−23−30+2+48 = 633k
⇒6333 = 633k
⇒ k = 3
Q 70MathematicsSection A • MCQquadratic equation and inequalities
+4 / -1
Let a, b ∈ R, a = 0 be such that the equation,
ax2 – 2bx + 5 = 0 has a repeated root α, which
is also a root of the equation, x2 – 2bx – 10 = 0.
If β is the other root of this equation, then
α2 + β2 is equal to :
A
28
B
24
C
26
D
25
Official Correct Answer:Option (D)
Step-by-Step Solution:
Roots of equation ax2
– 2bx + 5 = 0 are α, α.
∴α + α = a2b
⇒ 2α = a2b
⇒α = ab ....(1)
and α2 = a5 ....(2)
From (1) and (2), we get
a2b2=a5
⇒ b2 = 5a
α, β are the roots of equation x2
– 2bx – 10 = 0
∴α + β = 2b
and αβ = -10
As α is a root of the equation x2
– 2bx – 10 = 0.
∴α2 - 2bα - 10 = 0
⇒a2b2−a2b2−10=0
⇒a25a−a10a−10=0
⇒a5−10−10=0
⇒a = 41
⇒α2 = 20
αβ = -10
⇒β2 = 5
∴α2+β2 = 20 + 5 = 25
Q 71MathematicsSection A • MCQparabola
+4 / -1
If one end of a focal chord AB of the parabola
y2 = 8x is at A(21,−2), then the equation of
the tangent to it at B is :
A
2x – y – 24 = 0
B
x – 2y + 8 = 0
C
x + 2y + 8 = 0
D
2x + y – 24 = 0
Official Correct Answer:Option (B)
Step-by-Step Solution:
Given parabola y2
= 8x
∴ a = 2
Let one end of focal chord is A(at2
, 2at) = (21,−2)
∴ 2at = -2
⇒ t = −21
Other end of focal chord will be B(t2a,−t2a)≡ (8, 8)
∴ Equation of tangent at B is
8y = 4(x + 8)
⇒ x – 2y + 8 = 0
Q 72MathematicsSection B • Numericalcircle
+4 / -0
If the curves, x2 – 6x + y2 + 8 = 0 and
x2 – 8y + y2 + 16 – k = 0, (k > 0) touch each other
at a point, then the largest value of k is ______.
Answer Format:Enter numerical value rounded to the nearest integerOfficial Answer: 36
Official Correct Answer:36
Step-by-Step Solution:
C1 : x2 + y2 – 6x + + 8 = 0
C1(3, 0) and r1 = 1
C2 : x2 + y2 – 8y + 16 – k = 0
C2(0, 4) and r2 = k
Two circles touch each other
∴ C1C2 = | r1± r2 |
⇒ 5 = | 1 ±k |
∴ 1 + k = 5 or k - 1 = 5
⇒ k = 16 or k = 36
So largest value of k = 36.
Q 73MathematicsSection A • MCQmathematical reasoning
+4 / -1
If p → (p ∧ ~q) is false, then the truth values
of p and q are respectively :
A
T, T
B
T, F
C
F, T
D
F, F
Official Correct Answer:Option (A)
Step-by-Step Solution:
p → (p ∧ ~q) will be false only when p is true and (p ∧ ~q) is false.
So, p = T, q = T
Q 74MathematicsSection A • MCQindefinite integration
+4 / -1
If ∫cos2θ(tan2θ+sec2θ)dθ=λtanθ+2loge∣f(θ)∣+C
where C is a constant of integration, then the
ordered pair (λ, ƒ(θ)) is equal to :
A
(–1, 1 – tanθ)
B
(1, 1 + tanθ)
C
(–1, 1 + tanθ)
D
(1, 1 – tanθ)
Official Correct Answer:Option (C)
Step-by-Step Solution:
I = ∫cos2θ(tan2θ+sec2θ)dθ
= ∫1−tan2θ2tanθ+1−tan2θ1+tan2θsec2θdθ
= ∫(1+tanθ)2(1−tan2θ)sec2θdθ
tanθ = t ⇒ sec2θ dθ = dt
= ∫(1+t)2(1−t2)dt
= ∫(1+t)2(1−t)(1+t)dt
= ∫(1+t)(1−t)dt
= ∫((1+t)1−(1+t)t)dt
= loge∣1+t∣ - ∫((1+t)1+t−(1+t)1)dt
= loge∣1+t∣ - t + loge∣1+t∣ + C
= 2loge∣1+t∣ - t + C
= 2loge∣1+tanθ∣ - tan θ + C
∴λ = -1 and ƒ(θ) = 1 + tanθ
Q 75MathematicsSection A • MCQsequences and series
+4 / -1
Let an be the nth term of a G.P. of positive terms.