Official NTA Question PaperFull Solved Paper2020Morning Shift
JEE Main 2020 9th January Morning 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.
If the screw on a screw-gauge is given six
rotations, it moves by 3 mm on the main scale.
If there are 50 divisions on the circular scale
the least count of the screw gauge is :
A
0.001 mm
B
0.01 cm
C
0.02 mm
D
0.001 cm
Official Correct Answer:Option (D)
Step-by-Step Solution:
Pitch = 63 mm = 0.5 mm
Least count = 500.5 mm
= 1001 = 0.01 mm = 0.001 cm
Q 2PhysicsSection A • MCQproperties of matter
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Water flows in a horizontal tube (see figure).
The pressure of water changes by 700 Nm–2 between A and B where the area of cross section
are 40 cm2 and 20 cm2, respectively. Find the
rate of flow of water through the tube.
(density of water = 1000 kgm–3)
A
1810 cm3/s
B
2420 cm3/s
C
3020 cm3/s
D
2720 cm3/s
Official Correct Answer:Option (D)
Step-by-Step Solution:
Rate of flow of water is same at both A and B
AAVA = ABVB
(40)VA = (20)VB
VB = 2VA .......(1)
Using Bernoulli's theorem
PA + 21ρVA2 = PB + 21ρVB2
⇒ PA - PB = 21ρVB2 - 21ρVA2
⇒ 700 = 21×1000(4VA2−VA2)
⇒ VA = 0.68 m/s = 68 cm/s
∴ Flow rate = AAVA = (40)(68) = 2720 cm3/s
Q 3PhysicsSection A • MCQray optics
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A vessel of depth 2h is half filled with a liquid
of refractive index 22 and the upper half with
another liquid of refractive index 2 . The
liquids are immiscible. The apparent depth of
the inner surface of the bottom of vessel
will be :
A
2h
B
32h
C
43h2
D
2(2+1)h
Official Correct Answer:Option (C)
Step-by-Step Solution:
D = μ1t1+μ2t2
= 2h+22h
= 43h2
Q 4PhysicsSection A • MCQelectromagnetic waves
+4 / -1
The electric fields of two plane electromagnetic
plane waves in vacuum are given by
E1=E0jcos(ωt−kx)
and
E2=E0kcos(ωt−ky) At t = 0, a particle of charge q is at origin with
a velocity v=0.8cj (c is the speed of light in
vacuum). The instantaneous force experienced
by the particle is :
Radiation, with wavelength 6561 Ao falls on a
metal surface to produce photoelectrons. The
electrons are made to enter a uniform magnetic
field of 3 × 10–4 T. If the radius of the largest
circular path followed by the electrons is
10 mm, the work function of the metal is
close to :
Q 6PhysicsSection B • Numericalelectromagnetic induction
+4 / -0
In a fluorescent lamp choke (a small
transformer) 100 V of reverse voltage is
produced when the choke current changes
uniformly from 0.25 A to 0 in a duration of
0.025 ms. The self-inductance of the choke
(in mH) is estimated to be ________.
Answer Format:Enter numerical value rounded to the nearest integerOfficial Answer: 10
Official Correct Answer:10
Step-by-Step Solution:
V = Ldtdi
⇒ L = ∣dtdi∣V = 0.025×10−30.25100 = 10 mH
Q 7PhysicsSection A • MCQray optics
+4 / -1
The aperture diameter of a telescope is 5m. The
separation between the moon and the earth is
4 × 105 km. With light of wavelength of
5500 Ao, the minimum separation between
objects on the surface of moon, so that they are
just resolved, is close to :
A
20 m
B
200 m
C
600 m
D
60 m
Official Correct Answer:Option (D)
Step-by-Step Solution:
θ = 1.22aλ
Distance O1O2 = (θ)d
= (1.22aλ)d
= 5(1.22)(5500×10−10)(4×105)×103
= 5368 × 10–2 m
= 53.68 m
Q 8PhysicsSection A • MCQunits and measurements
+4 / -1
A quantity f is given by f=Ghc5 where c is
speed of light, G universal gravitational
constant and h is the Planck's constant.
Dimension of f is that of :
A
Energy
B
Momentum
C
Area
D
Volume
Official Correct Answer:Option (A)
Step-by-Step Solution:
[h] = M1L2T–1 [C] = L1T–1 [G] = M–1L3T–2
[f] = M−1L3T−2ML2T−1×L5T−5 = M1L2T–2
Q 9PhysicsSection B • Numericalrotational motion
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One end of a straight uniform 1m long bar is
pivoted on horizontal table. It is released from
rest when it makes an angle 30º from the
horizontal (see figure). Its angular speed when
it hits the table is given as n s-1, where n is
an integer. The value of n is _________.
Answer Format:Enter numerical value rounded to the nearest integerOfficial Answer: 15
Official Correct Answer:15
Step-by-Step Solution:
By energy conservation
Ui + Ki = Uf + Kf
⇒mg2lsin30∘ + 0 = 0 + 21Iω2
⇒mg21×21 = 21×3m(1)2ω2
⇒ω2=23g
⇒ω=15
∴ n = 15
Q 10PhysicsSection A • MCQwork power and energy
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Consider a force F=−xi+yj
. The work done
by this force in moving a particle from point
A(1, 0) to B(0, 1) along the line segment is :
(all quantities are in SI units)
A
2
B
21
C
1
D
23
Official Correct Answer:Option (C)
Step-by-Step Solution:
W = ∫F.dr
= ∫(−xi+yj).(dxi+dyj)
= −1∫0xdx+0∫1ydy
= 21+21 = 1 J
Q 11PhysicsSection A • MCQcurrent electricity
+4 / -1
In the given circuit diagram, a wire is joining
points B and D. The current in this wire is :
A
4 A
B
2 A
C
zero
D
0.4 A
Official Correct Answer:Option (B)
Step-by-Step Solution:
I = 220 = 10 A
I1 = 54I, I2 = 51I
⇒ I1 = 8A, I2 = 2 A
I1' = 53×10 = 6 A
I2' = 52×10 = 4 A
⇒ IBC = 8 – 6 = 2 A
Q 12PhysicsSection B • Numericalrotational motion
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A body of mass m = 10 kg is attached to one
end of a wire of length 0.3 m. The maximum
angular speed (in rad s–1) with which it can be
rotated about its other end in space station is :
(Breaking stress of wire = 4.8 × 107 Nm–2 and
area of cross-section of the wire = 10–2 cm2) is:
Answer Format:Enter numerical value rounded to the nearest integerOfficial Answer: 4
Official Correct Answer:4
Step-by-Step Solution:
T = mω2l
Breaking stress = σ = Amω2l
⇒ω2 = 10×0.34.8×107×(10−2×10−4) = 16
⇒ω = 4
Q 13PhysicsSection B • Numericalelectronic devices
+4 / -0
Both the diodes used in the circuit shown are
assumed to be ideal and have negligible
resistance when these are forward biased. Built
in potential in each diode is 0.7 V. For the input
voltages shown in the figure, the voltage
(in Volts) at point A is __________.
Answer Format:Enter numerical value rounded to the nearest integerOfficial Answer: 12
Official Correct Answer:12
Step-by-Step Solution:
VA = 12.7 – 0.7 = 12 Volt
Diode left hand diode is forward biased and right hand diode is reverse
biased.
Q 14PhysicsSection A • MCQmagnetics
+4 / -1
A charged particle of mass 'm' and charge 'q'
moving under the influence of uniform electric
field Ei
and a uniform magnetic field Bk
follows a trajectory from point P to Q as shown
in figure. The velocities at P and Q are
respectively, vi and −2vj
. Then which of the
following statements (A, B, C, D) are the
correct ? (Trajectory shown is schematic and
not to scale) :
(A) E = 43(qamv2)
(B) Rate of work done by the electric field at P is 43(amv3)
(C) Rate of work done by both the fields at Q
is zero
(D) The difference between the magnitude of
angular momentum of the particle at P and
Q is 2mav.
A
(A), (B), (C), (D)
B
(A), (B), (C)
C
(A), (C), (D)
D
(B), (C), (D)
Official Correct Answer:Option (B)
Step-by-Step Solution:
For the particle moving from point P to point Q,
WElectric field + WMagnetic field = ΔKE
⇒ qE(2a) + 0 = 21m[(2v)2−v2]
⇒ 2qEa = 23mv2
⇒ E = 43(qamv2)
∴ Point (A) is correct.
Rate of work done(Power) by electric
field at p = F.v = qEv = 43(amv3)
∴ Point (B) is also correct.
Angle between electric force and velocity is
90º, hence rate of work done will be zero at Q.
∴ Point (C) is also correct.
Initial angular momentum at P, Li = mva(−k)
Final angular momentum at Q, Lf = m(2v)(2a)(−k)
Change in angular momentum Lf – Li = 3mva(−k)
Magnitude in the change in angular momentum ΔL = 3mva
∴ Point (D) is wrong.
Q 15PhysicsSection B • Numericalmotion
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The distance x covered by a particle in one
dimensional motion varies with time t as
x2 = at2 + 2bt + c. If the acceleration of the
particle depends on x as x–n, where n is an
integer, the value of n is __________
Answer Format:Enter numerical value rounded to the nearest integerOfficial Answer: 3
Official Correct Answer:3
Step-by-Step Solution:
x2 = at2 + 2bt + c .....(1)
⇒ 2xv = 2at + 2b .....(2)
⇒ v = xat+b
differentiating (2) w.r.t. time
⇒ xa' + v2 = a
Here a' is acceleration.
⇒ a'x = a - v2 = a - [xat+b]2
⇒ a'x = x2ax2−(at+b)2
⇒ a' = x2a(at2+2bt+c)−(at+b)2
⇒ a' = x3ac−b2
∴ a' ∝x31∝ x-3
∴ n = 3
Q 16PhysicsSection A • MCQrotational motion
+4 / -1
Three solid spheres each of mass m and
diameter d are stuck together such that the lines
connecting the centres form an equilateral
triangle of side of length d. The ratio I0/IA of
moment of inertia I0 of the system about an axis
passing the centroid and about center of any
of the spheres IA and perpendicular to the plane
of the triangle is :
A
2313
B
1323
C
1315
D
1513
Official Correct Answer:Option (A)
Step-by-Step Solution:
AB = d
∴ OA = 3d
From parallel axis theorem
I0 = 3×[52M(2d)2+M(3d)2] = 1013Md2
IA = I0 + 3M(3d)2
= 1013Md2 + Md2
= 1023Md2
∴IAI0 = 2313
Q 17PhysicsSection A • MCQheat and thermodynamics
+4 / -1
Consider two ideal diatomic gases A and B at
some temperature T. Molecules of the gas A are
rigid, and have a mass m. Molecules of the gas
B have an additional vibrational mode, and
have a mass 4m
. The ratio of the specific heats (CVA and CVB ) of gas A and B, respectively is :
A
7 : 9
B
5 : 7
C
3 : 5
D
5 : 9
Official Correct Answer:Option (B)
Step-by-Step Solution:
Degree of freedom of a diatomic molecule if
vibration is absent = 5
Degree of freedom of a diatomic molecule if
vibration is present = 7
∴CVA = 25R
and CVB = 27R
∴CVBCVA=75
Q 18PhysicsSection A • MCQelectrostatics
+4 / -1
An electric dipole of moment
p=(−i−3j+2k)×10−29 C.m is at the origin
(0, 0, 0). The electric field due to this dipole at
r=+i+3j+5k (note that r.p=0 ) is parallel to :
A
(+i+3j−2k)
B
(+i−3j−2k)
C
(−i+3j−2k)
D
(−i−3j+2k)
Official Correct Answer:Option (A)
Step-by-Step Solution:
Since r
and p
are perpendicular to each other
therefore point lies on the equitorial plane.
Therefore electric field at the point will be
antiparallel to the dipole moment.
∴E∣∣−p
⇒E∣∣(i+3j−2k)
Q 19PhysicsSection A • MCQheat and thermodynamics
+4 / -1
Which of the following is an equivalent cyclic
process corresponding to the thermodynamic cyclic
given in the figure ? where, 1 → 2 is adiabatic.
(Graphs are schematic and are not to scale)
A
B
C
D
Official Correct Answer:Option (B)
Step-by-Step Solution:
In process 2 to 3 pressure is constant & in
process 3 to 1 volume is constant which is
correct only in option B.
Q 20PhysicsSection A • MCQelectrostatics
+4 / -1
Consider a sphere of radius R which carries a
uniform charge density ρ. If a sphere of radius 2R is carved out of it, as shown, the ratio EBEA of magnitude of electric field EA and EB,
respectively, at points A and B due to the
remaining portion is :
A
5417
B
5418
C
3418
D
3421
Official Correct Answer:Option (C)
Step-by-Step Solution:
EA = (Ecomplete)center - (Eremoved)surface
= 0 - (2R)2kρ34π(2R)3
= kρ34π(2R)
EB = (Ecomplete)surface - (Eremoved)r = 23r
= R2kρ34πR3 - (23R)2kρ34π(2R)3
= kρ34πR - kρ34π18R
= kρ34π(1817R)
∴EBEA = 3418
Q 21PhysicsSection A • MCQgravitation
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A body A of mass m is moving in a circular orbit
of radius R about a planet. Another body B of
mass
2m
collides with A with a velocity which is half (2v) the instantaneous velocityv
of A.
The collision is completely inelastic. Then, the
combined body :
A
starts moving in an elliptical orbit around
the planet.
B
Falls vertically downwards towards the
planet
C
Escapes from the Planet's Gravitational field.
D
continues to move in a circular orbit
Official Correct Answer:Option (A)
Step-by-Step Solution:
Orbital speed for of A is v = RGM
After collision, let the combined mass moves
with speed v1
∴ mv + 2m2v = (23m)v1
⇒ v1 = 65v
Since after collision, the speed is not equal to
orbital speed at that point. So motion cannot be
circular. Since velocity will remain tangential,
so it cannot fall vertically towards the planet.
Their speed after collision is less than escape
speed 2v, so they cannot escape
gravitational field.
So their motion will be elliptical around the
planet.
Q 22PhysicsSection A • MCQcenter of mass
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Two particles of equal mass m have respective
initial velocities ui and u(2i+j).
They collide
completely inelastically. The energy lost in the
process is :
A
31mu2
B
81mu2
C
43mu2
D
32mu2
Official Correct Answer:Option (B)
Step-by-Step Solution:
Pi=Pf
⇒ mui + m(2ui+2uj) = 2mv
Compare both side
v=43ui+4uj
⇒v2 = 1610u2
ΔKE = KEf – KEi
= 212m×1610u2 - 21mu2 - 21m(2u)2
= −81mu2
Q 23PhysicsSection A • MCQmagnetics
+4 / -1
A long, straight wire of radius a carries a current
distributed uniformly over its cross-section. The
ratio of the magnetic fields due to the wire at
distance
3a
and 2a, respectively from the axis
of the wire is :
A
2
B
21
C
23
D
32
Official Correct Answer:Option (D)
Step-by-Step Solution:
Let current density be J.
∴ Applying Ampere's law. For point P
∮B.dl=μ0i
⇒ BP2π3a = μ0Jπ9a2 ...(1)
∴ Applying Ampere's law. For point Q
BQ2π(2a) = μ0Jπa2 ...(2)
Dividing (1) by (2) we get
BQ4πaBP2π3a=μ0Jπa2μ0Jπ9a2
⇒BQBP=32
Q 24PhysicsSection A • MCQwaves
+4 / -1
Three harmonic waves having equal frequency
ν and same intensity I0, have phase angles 0, 4π and −4π respectively. When they are
superimposed the intensity of the resultant wave
is close to :
A
5.8 I0
B
3 I0
C
0.2 I0
D
I0
Official Correct Answer:Option (A)
Step-by-Step Solution:
I0 = CA2
AR = A + A2 = A(1 + 2)
IR = CAR2
∴ IR = CA2(2+1)2 = 5.8 I0
Q 25PhysicsSection A • MCQdual nature of radiation
+4 / -1
A particle moving with kinetic energy E has
de Broglie wavelength λ. If energy ΔE is added
to its energy, the wavelength become λ/2. Value
of ΔE, is :
A
E
B
3E
C
2E
D
4E
Official Correct Answer:Option (B)
Step-by-Step Solution:
λ=2mEh
Also, 2m(E+ΔE)h = 2λ
∴EE+ΔE=4
⇒ΔE = 3E
Q 26ChemistrySection A • MCQchemical bonding and molecular structure
+4 / -1
If the magnetic moment of a dioxygen species
is 1.73 B.M, it may be :
The Ksp for the following dissociation is
1.6 × 10–5
PbCl2(s)⇋Pb(aq)2++2Cl(aq)−
Which of the following choices is correct for
a mixture of 300 mL 0.134 M Pb(NO3)2 and
100 mL 0.4 M NaCl ?
A
Q > Ksp
B
Not enough data provided
C
Q < Ksp
D
Q = Ksp
Official Correct Answer:Option (A)
Step-by-Step Solution:
[Pb2+] = 400300×0.134
= 1.005 × 10–1 M
[Cl-] = 400100×0.4
= 10–1 M
PbCl2(s)⇋Pb(aq)2++2Cl(aq)−
Q = [Pb2+] × [Cl–]2
= 0.1005 × (0.1)2
= 1.005 × 10–3
Given Ksp
= 1.6 × 10–5
∴ Q > Ksp
Q 28ChemistrySection A • MCQhydrocarbons
+4 / -1
The correct order of heat of combustion for
following alkadienes is :
A
(b) < (c) < (a)
B
(a) < (c) < (b)
C
(a) < (b) < (c)
D
(c) < (b) < (a)
Official Correct Answer:Option (C)
Step-by-Step Solution:
In lsomers of Hydrocarbon heat of combustion depend upon their stability. Generally trans is more stable then cis form. Stability increase heat of
combustion decrease.
Stability a > b > c
Heat of combustion c > b > a
Q 29ChemistrySection A • MCQchemical kinetics and nuclear chemistry
+4 / -1
For the following reactions ⟶ProductA\buildrel700K Acatalyst⟶500KProduct
it was found that Ea is decreased by 30 kJ/mol
in the presence of catalyst.
If the rate remains unchanged, the activation
energy for catalysed reaction is (Assume pre
exponential factor is same):
A
198 kJ/mol
B
135 kJ/mol
C
105 kJ/mol
D
75 kJ/mol
Official Correct Answer:Option (D)
Step-by-Step Solution:
K1 = Ae−R×700Ea
K2 = Ae−R×500(Ea−30)
∵Rate is same
∴ Rate constant will also be same
K1 = K2
Ae−R×700Ea = Ae−R×500(Ea−30)
⇒R×500(Ea−30) = R×700Ea
⇒ 5Ea = 7Ea – 210
⇒ 210 = 2Ea
⇒ Ea = 105 kJ/mole
∴ Activation energy in the presence of
catalyst = 105 – 30 = 75 kJ/mol
Q 30ChemistrySection A • MCQatomic structure
+4 / -1
The de Broglie wavelength of an electron in the
4th Bohr orbit is :
A
2πa0
B
6πa0
C
8πa0
D
4πa0
Official Correct Answer:Option (C)
Step-by-Step Solution:
According to Bohr’s model
rn=Zn2×a0
Also 2πrn = nλ
⇒ 2πZn2×a0 = nλ
⇒λ = 2π×Zn×a0
For n = 4 and Z = 1
⇒λ = 8πa0
Q 31ChemistrySection A • MCQcoordination compounds
+4 / -1
Complex X of composition Cr(H2O)6Cln
has a spin only magnetic moment of 3.83
BM. It reacts with AgNO3 and shows
geometrical isomerism. The IUPAC
nomenclature of X is :
Chromium
in +3 oxidation state so molecular formula is
Cr(H2O)6Cln.
∴ This formula have following isomers
(a) [Cr(H2O)6]Cl3 : react with AgNO3 but does
not show geometrical isomerism.
(b) [Cr(H2O)5Cl]Cl2.H2O react with AgNO3 but
does not show geometrical isomerism.
(c) [Cr(H2O)4Cl2]Cl.2H2O react with AgNO3 &
show geometrical isomerism.
(d) [Cr(H2O)3Cl3].3H2O does not react with
AgNO3 & show geometrical isomerism.
Compound will be
[Cr(H2O)4Cl2] Cl.2H2O
IUPAC NAME : Tetraaquadichlorido chromium(III) chloride dihydrate
Q 32ChemistrySection B • Numericalelectrochemistry
+4 / -0
108 g of silver (molar mass 108 g mol–1) is
deposited at cathode from AgNO3(aq) solution
by a certain quantity of electricity. The
volume (in L) of oxygen gas produced at
273 K and 1 bar pressure from water by the
same quantity of electricity is _______.
Answer Format:Enter numerical value rounded to the nearest integerOfficial Answer: 5.66to5.68
Official Correct Answer:5.66to5.68
Step-by-Step Solution:
Cathode : Ag+(aq) + e-→ Ag(s)
Moles of Ag deposited = 108108 = 1 mole
Anode : 2H2O → O2 + 4H+ + 4e-
Here we have to find volume of O2 evolved.
Equivalance of Ag = Equivalance of O2
⇒ 1 × 1 = nO2× 4
⇒ nO2 = 41 mol
∴ Volume of O2 evolved
= 41× 22.4
= 5.6 lit
Q 33ChemistrySection A • MCQchemistry in everyday life
+4 / -1
A chemist has 4 samples of artificial sweetener
A, B, C and D. To identify these samples, he
performed certain experiments and noted the
following observations :
(i) A and D both form blue-violet colour with
ninhydrin.
(ii) Lassaigne extract of C gives positive
AgNO3 test and negative Fe4[Fe(CN)6]3 test.
(iii) Lassaigne extract of B and D gives positive
sodium nitroprusside test
Based on these observations which option is
correct ?
A
A : Aspartame ; B : Alitame ;
C : Saccharin ; D ; Sucralose
B
A : Alitame ; B : Saccharin ;
C : Aspartame ; D ; Sucralose
C
A : Aspartame ; B : Saccharin ;
C : Sucralose ; D ; Alitame
D
A : Saccharin ; B : Alitame ;
C : Sucralose ; D ; Aspartame
Official Correct Answer:Option (C)
Step-by-Step Solution:
(i) A and D give positive test with ninhydrin because both have free carboxylic and amine group. Both aspartame and alitame contains
amino acids.
(ii) Lassaigne extract give +ve test with
AgNO3. So Cl is present, –ve test with
Fe4[Fe(CN)6]3 means N is absent. So it
can't be Aspartame or Saccharine or
Alitame, so C is sucralose.
(iii) Lassaigne solution of B and D given +ve
sodium nitroprusside test, so it is a sulphur containing compound,
Saccharine and Alitame also contains sulphur.
∴ A = Aspartame, B = Saccharin
C = Sucralose, D = Alitame.
Q 34ChemistrySection A • MCQbasics of organic chemistry
+4 / -1
The increasing order of basicity for the
following intermediates is (from weak to
strong)
A
(iii) < (i) < (ii) < (iv) < (v)
B
(iii) < (iv) < (ii) < (i) < (v)
C
(v) < (i) < (iv) < (ii) < (iii)
D
(v) < (iii) < (ii) < (iv) < (i)
Official Correct Answer:Option (D)
Step-by-Step Solution:
Basicity is inversly proportional to electronegativity.
Q 35ChemistrySection A • MCQcompounds containing nitrogen
+4 / -1
The major product Z obtained in the following
reaction scheme is :
A
B
C
D
Official Correct Answer:Option (A)
Step-by-Step Solution:
Q 36ChemistrySection A • MCQhydrocarbons
+4 / -1
The major product (Y) in the following
reactions is :
A
B
C
D
Official Correct Answer:Option (D)
Step-by-Step Solution:
Q 37ChemistrySection A • MCQcoordination compounds
+4 / -1
[Pd(F)(Cl)(Br)(I)]2– has n number of
geometrical isomers. Then, the spin-only
magnetic moment and crystal field stabilisation
energy [CFSE] of [Fe(CN)6]n–6, respectively,
are:
[Note : Ignore the pairing energy]
CN- is strong field ligand so it pairing of electrons happens.
E.C. according to CFT = (t2g5eg0)
∴ No. of unpaired e- = 1
Then Magnetic moment = n(n+2) = 3 = 1.73 B.M
CFSE = [(–0.4 × 5) + (0.6 × 0)] Δ0
= –2.0 Δ0
Q 38ChemistrySection A • MCQperiodic classification of elements
+4 / -1
The acidic, basic and amphoteric oxides,
respectively, are :
A
Cl2O, CaO, P4O10
B
N2O3, Li2O, Al2O3
C
MgO, Cl2O, Al2O3
D
Na2O, SO3, Al2O3
Official Correct Answer:Option (B)
Step-by-Step Solution:
Non metal oxide → acidic.
Metal oxide → basic.
Al2O3 amphoteric.
Q 39ChemistrySection A • MCQaldehydes ketones and carboxylic acids
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Identify (A) in the following reaction sequence :
A
B
C
D
Official Correct Answer:Option (A)
Step-by-Step Solution:
Q 40ChemistrySection B • Numericalsome basic concepts of chemistry
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The hardness of a water sample containing
10–3 M MgSO4 expressed as CaCO3 equivalents
(in ppm) is ______.
(molar mass of MgSO4 is 120.37 g/mol)
Answer Format:Enter numerical value rounded to the nearest integerOfficial Answer: 100
Official Correct Answer:100
Step-by-Step Solution:
Equivalance of MgSO4 = Equivalance of CaCO3
⇒ 10-3× 2 = [CaCO3] × 2
⇒ [CaCO3] = 10-3 M = 10-3 mol/lit
= 10-3× 100 g/lit
= 100 mg/lit
= 100 ppm
Q 41ChemistrySection B • Numericalsolutions
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How much amount of NaCl should be added
to 600 g of water (ρ = 1.00 g/mL) to decrease
the freezing point of water to – 0.2 °C ?
______.
(The freezing point depression constant for water = 2K kg mol–1)
Answer Format:Enter numerical value rounded to the nearest integerOfficial Answer: 1.74to1.76
Official Correct Answer:1.74to1.76
Step-by-Step Solution:
ΔTf = 0.2o C
∴ΔTf = ikf.m
i = 2 for NaCl
∴ 0.2 = 2×2×58.5×600WNaCl×1000
⇒ WNaCl = 4×100058.5×600×0.2 = 1.76 g
Q 42ChemistrySection A • MCQperiodic classification of elements
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The electronic configurations of bivalent
europium and trivalent cerium are
(atomic number : Xe = 54, Ce = 58, Eu = 63)
A
[Xe] 4f7 6s2 and [Xe] 4f2 6s2
B
[Xe] 4f2 and [Xe] 4f7
C
[Xe] 4f4 and [Xe] 4f9
D
[Xe] 4f7 and [Xe] 4f1
Official Correct Answer:Option (D)
Step-by-Step Solution:
Eu2+ : [xe] 4f7
Ce3+ : [xe] 4f1
Q 43ChemistrySection A • MCQhaloalkanes and haloarenes
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Which of these will produce the highest yield
in Friedel Crafts reaction?
A
B
C
D
Official Correct Answer:Option (A)
Step-by-Step Solution:
Friedel-Crafts reaction is an electrophilic substitution reaction. In general, the rate of these reactions is highest when benzene have some electron releasing groups, (i.e. −NH2−OH ) attached to the nucleus.
Lewis acid (anhydrous AlCl3 ) used in these reactions form an adduct with the ' −NH2 ' or −OH groups and becomes ineffective.
withdrawing (deactivating) group, but among the given options, it is most reactive towards Friedel-Crafts reaction.
Q 44ChemistrySection B • Numericalsome basic concepts of chemistry
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The molarity of HNO3 in a sample which has
density 1.4 g/mL and mass percentage of 63%
is _____.
(Molecular Weight of HNO3 = 63)
Answer Format:Enter numerical value rounded to the nearest integerOfficial Answer: 14
Official Correct Answer:14
Step-by-Step Solution:
%w/w = 63%
dsolution = 1.4 g/ml
Molarity =
%w/w × dsolution
Moleculer weight of Solute
.× 10
= 6363×1.4×10 = 14 M
Q 45ChemistrySection A • MCQperiodic classification of elements
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B has a smaller first ionization enthalpy than
Be. Consider the following statements :
(I) It is easier to remove 2p electron than 2s
electron
(II) 2p electron of B is more shielded from the
nucleus by the inner core of electrons than
the 2s electrons of Be.
(III) 2s electron has more penetration power
than 2p electron.
(IV) atomic radius of B is more than Be
(Atomic number B = 5, Be = 4)
The correct statements are :
A
(I), (III) and (IV)
B
(II), (III) and (IV)
C
(I), (II) and (IV)
D
(I), (II) and (III)
Official Correct Answer:Option (D)
Step-by-Step Solution:
1st I.E. of Be > B
In case of Be, electron is removed from 2s
orbital which has more penetration power,
while in case of B electron is removed from 2p
orbital which has less penetration power.
2p electron of B is more shielded from nucleus
by the inner electrons than 2s electrons of Be
∴ It is easier to remove 2p electron than 2s
electron.
Q 46ChemistrySection A • MCQisolation of elements
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According to the following diagram, A reduces
BO2 when the temperature is :
A
> 1400 °C
B
> 1200 °C but < 1400 °C
C
< 1400 °C
D
< 1200 °C
Official Correct Answer:Option (A)
Step-by-Step Solution:
Reduction of BO2 using A
A + BO2→ B + AO2
ΔG = –ve
Only above 1400 oC.
Q 47ChemistrySection B • Numericalcompounds containing nitrogen
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The mass percentage of nitrogen in histamine is _____.
Answer Format:Enter numerical value rounded to the nearest integerOfficial Answer: 37.80to38.20
Official Correct Answer:37.80to38.20
Step-by-Step Solution:
Chemical formula of Histamine : C5H9N3
∴ % by mas of N = 5×12+1×9+3×143×14×100
= 11142×100
= 37.84%
Q 48ChemistrySection A • MCQp block elements
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'X' melts at low temperature and is a bad
conductor of electricity in both liquid and solid
state. X is :
A
Mercury
B
Carbon tetrachloride
C
Zinc sulphide
D
Silicon carbide
Official Correct Answer:Option (B)
Step-by-Step Solution:
The melting point of carbon tetrachloride is −22.92 oC.
CCl4 is nonpolar solid so does not conduct
electricity in liquid & solid state.
Q 49ChemistrySection A • MCQthermodynamics
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If enthalpy of atomisation for Br2(1) is x kJ/mol
and bond enthalpy for Br2 is y kJ/mol, the
relation between them :
A
does not exist
B
is x < y
C
is x > y
D
is x = y
Official Correct Answer:Option (C)
Step-by-Step Solution:
∴ΔHatomisation = ΔHVap + Bond Energy
⇒ x = ΔHVap + y
⇒ x > y
Q 50ChemistrySection A • MCQredox reactions
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The compound that cannot act both as oxidising
and reducing agent is :
A
H3PO4
B
H2SO3
C
H2O2
D
HNO2
Official Correct Answer:Option (A)
Step-by-Step Solution:
In H3PO4, P is present in +5 oxidation state and
it can act as reducing agent only.
Q 51MathematicsSection A • MCQcomplex numbers
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Let z be complex number such that
z+2iz−i=1 and |z| = 25. Then the value of |z + 3i| is :
A
23
B
10
C
415
D
27
Official Correct Answer:Option (D)
Step-by-Step Solution:
Given z+2iz−i=1
|z – i| = |z + 2i|
(let z = x + iy)
⇒ x2
+ (y – 1)2
= x2
+ (y + 2)2
⇒ y = −21
Also given |z| = 25
⇒ x2
+ y2 = 425
⇒ x2 = 6
∴ z = ±6 - −21i
|z + 3i| = 6+425 = 27
Q 52MathematicsSection A • MCQindefinite integration
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The integral ∫(x+4)78(x−3)76dx is equal to :
(where C is a constant of integration)
A
21(x+4x−3)73+C
B
(x+4x−3)71+C
C
−131(x+4x−3)713+C
D
-(x+4x−3)−71+C
Official Correct Answer:Option (B)
Step-by-Step Solution:
∫(x+4)78(x−3)76dx
= ∫(x+4)2(x+4x−3)76dx
Put x+4x−3 = t
⇒{(x+4)2(x+4)−(x−3)}dx = dt
⇒(x+4)2dx=7dt
= 71∫(t)76dt
= 71(71t71) + C
= (x+4x−3)71 + C
Q 53MathematicsSection A • MCQtrigonometric ratios and identities
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The value of cos3(8π)cos(83π)+sin3(8π)sin(83π)
is :
A
21
B
21
C
41
D
221
Official Correct Answer:Option (D)
Step-by-Step Solution:
cos3(8π)cos(83π)+sin3(8π)sin(83π)
= cos3(8π)sin(8π)+sin3(8π)cos(8π)
= sin(8π)cos(8π)[cos2(8π)+sin2(8π)]
= sin(8π)cos(8π)× 1
= 21×2sin(8π)cos(8π)
= 21sin(4π)
= 221
Q 54MathematicsSection A • MCQlimits continuity and differentiability
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If f(x) = \left\{ {\matrix{
{{{\sin (a + 2)x + \sin x} \over x};} & {x < 0} \cr
{b\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,;} & {x = 0} \cr
{{{{{\left( {x + 3{x^2}} \right)}^{{1 \over 3}}} - {x^{ {1 \over 3}}}} \over {{x^{{4 \over 3}}}}};} & {x > 0} \cr
} } \right.
is continuous at x = 0, then a + 2b is equal to :
A
0
B
-1
C
-2
D
1
Official Correct Answer:Option (A)
Step-by-Step Solution:
f(0-) = x→0−limxsin(a+2)x+sinx
= x→0−lim(a+2)xsin(a+2)x×(a+2) + x→0−limxsinx
= (a+2) + 1
= (a+3)
f(0+) = x→0+limx34(x+3x2)31−x31
= x→0+limx31(1+3x)31−1
= x→0+limx1+x−1
= 1
And f(0) = b
As f(x) is continuous at x = 0, then
f(0-) = f(0) = f(0+)
⇒a+3 = b = 1
∴a = -2 and b = 1
∴a + 2b = -2 + 2 = 0
Q 55MathematicsSection B • Numericalbinomial theorem
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The coefficient of x4 is the expansion of
(1 + x + x2)10 is _____.
Answer Format:Enter numerical value rounded to the nearest integerOfficial Answer: 615
Q 59MathematicsSection A • MCQapplication of derivatives
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A spherical iron ball of 10 cm radius is
coated with a layer of ice of uniform
thickness the melts at a rate of 50 cm3/min.
When the thickness of ice is 5 cm, then the rate
(in cm/min.) at which of the thickness of ice
decreases, is :
A
18π1
B
36π1
C
54π1
D
6π5
Official Correct Answer:Option (A)
Step-by-Step Solution:
Let the thickness = h cm
Volume of ice = v = 34π((10+h)3−103)
⇒dtdv=34π(3(10+h)2).dtdh
Given dtdv= 50 cm3/min and h = 5 cm
∴ 50 = 34π(3(10+5)2).dtdh
⇒dtdh=4π×15250 = 18π1 cm/min
Q 60MathematicsSection B • Numericalvector algebra
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If the vectors, p=(a+1)i+aj+ak,
q=ai+(a+1)j+ak and
r=ai+aj+(a+1)k(a∈R)
are coplanar
and 3(p.q)2−λr×q2=0, then the value of λ is ______.
Answer Format:Enter numerical value rounded to the nearest integerOfficial Answer: 1
Official Correct Answer:1
Step-by-Step Solution:
∵p, q, r are coplanar
∴\left[ {\matrix{
{\overrightarrow p } & {\overrightarrow q } & {\overrightarrow r } \cr
} } \right] = 0
⇒\left| {\matrix{
{a + 1} & a & a \cr
a & {a + 1} & a \cr
a & a & {a + 1} \cr
} } \right| = 0
Q 61MathematicsSection A • MCQlimits continuity and differentiability
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Let ƒ be any function continuous on [a, b] and
twice differentiable on (a, b). If for all x ∈ (a, b),
ƒ'(x) > 0 and ƒ''(x) < 0, then for any c ∈ (a, b),
f(b)−f(c)f(c)−f(a) is greater than :
A
1
B
c−ab−c
C
b−ab+a
D
b−cc−a
Official Correct Answer:Option (D)
Step-by-Step Solution:
It is clear from graph that, slope of AC > slope of CB
⇒c−af(c)−f(a)>b−cf(b)−f(c)
⇒f(b)−f(c)f(c)−f(a)>b−cc−a
Q 62MathematicsSection A • MCQstraight lines and pair of straight lines
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Let C be the centroid of the triangle with
vertices (3, –1), (1, 3) and (2, 4). Let P be the
point of intersection of the lines x + 3y – 1 = 0
and 3x – y + 1 = 0. Then the line passing through
the points C and P also passes through the
point :
A
(–9, –7)
B
(9, 7)
C
(7, 6)
D
(–9, –6)
Official Correct Answer:Option (D)
Step-by-Step Solution:
Centroid C (33+1+2,3−1+3+4) = (2, 2)
Point of intersection of lines x + 3y – 1 = 0
and 3x – y + 1 = 0 is P (−51,52)
So, equation of line CP is 8x – 11y + 6 = 0
Point (–9, –6) satisfy this equation.
Q 63MathematicsSection B • Numerical3d geometry
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The projection of the line segment joining the
points (1, –1, 3) and (2, –4, 11) on the line
joining the points (–1, 2, 3) and (3, –2, 10)
is ____________.
Answer Format:Enter numerical value rounded to the nearest integerOfficial Answer: 8
Official Correct Answer:8
Step-by-Step Solution:
Let A (1, – 1, 3), B(2, – 4, 11), C (–1, 2, 3) & D (3, –2, 10)
∴AB=i−3j+8k
⇒CD=4i−4j+7k
Projection of AB on CD = CDAB.CD
= 16+16+494+12+56
= 972
= 8
Q 64MathematicsSection A • MCQstatistics
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Let the observations xi (1 ≤ i ≤ 10) satisfy the
equations, i=1∑10(x1−5) = 10 and i=1∑10(x1−5)2 = 40.
If μ and λ are the mean and the variance of the
observations, x1 – 3, x2 – 3, ...., x10 – 3, then
the ordered pair (μ, λ) is equal to :
From question,
μ = 10(x1−3)+(x2−3)+...+(x10−3)
= 1060−3×10 = 3
And λ = variance = 10i=1∑10(xi−3)2 - μ2
= 10(x12+x22+...+x102)+90−6(∑xi) - 9
= 10390+90−360 - 9
= 12 - 9 = 3
Q 65MathematicsSection A • MCQprobability
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In a box, there are 20 cards, out of which 10
are lebelled as A and the remaining 10 are
labelled as B. Cards are drawn at random, one
after the other and with replacement, till a
second A-card is obtained. The probability that
the second A-card appears before the third
B-card is :
A
1613
B
1611
C
1615
D
169
Official Correct Answer:Option (B)
Step-by-Step Solution:
Possibilities that the second A card appears before the third B card are
=AA + ABA + BAA + ABBA + BBAA + BABA
The number of distinct solutions of the equation log21∣sinx∣=2−log21∣cosx∣ in the interval
[0, 2π], is ____.
Answer Format:Enter numerical value rounded to the nearest integerOfficial Answer: 8
Official Correct Answer:8
Step-by-Step Solution:
log21∣sinx∣=2−log21∣cosx∣
⇒log21∣sinx∣ + log21∣cosx∣ = 2
⇒log21(∣sinxcosx∣) = 2
⇒∣sinxcosx∣=41
⇒ sin 2x = ±21
∴ Number of distinct solution = 8
Q 67MathematicsSection A • MCQmatrices and determinants
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If for some α and β in R, the intersection of the
following three places
x + 4y – 2z = 1
x + 7y – 5z = b
x + 5y + αz = 5
is a line in R3, then α + β is equal to :
A
-10
B
0
C
10
D
2
Official Correct Answer:Option (C)
Step-by-Step Solution:
For planes to intersect on a line there should be infinite solution of the
given system of equations.
Q 70MathematicsSection B • Numericaldifferential equations
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If for x ≥ 0, y = y(x) is the solution of the
differential equation
(x + 1)dy = ((x + 1)2 + y – 3)dx, y(2) = 0,
then y(3) is equal to _______.
Answer Format:Enter numerical value rounded to the nearest integerOfficial Answer: 3
Official Correct Answer:3
Step-by-Step Solution:
(x + 1)dy = ((x + 1)2 + y – 3)dx
⇒ (1 + x)dxdy - y = (1 + x)2 - 3
⇒dxdy−1+xy=(1+x)−1+x3
I.F = e−∫1+xdx = 1+x1
Solution of the differential equation,
y(1+x1) = ∫((1+x)−1+x3)(1+x1)dx
⇒1+xy = ∫(x+1)2x2+2x+1−3dx
⇒1+xy = x + 1+x3 + C
As y(2) = 0 ⇒ x = 2, y = 0
∴ 0 = 2 + 1+23 + C
⇒ C = -3
So solution is 1+xy = x + 1+x3 - 3
y(3) means x = 3 and find value of y.
1+3y=3+1+33−3
⇒ y = 3
Q 71MathematicsSection A • MCQdefinite integration
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The value of
0∫2πsin8x+cos8xxsin8xdx is equal to :
A
4π
B
2π
C
π2
D
2π2
Official Correct Answer:Option (C)
Step-by-Step Solution:
I = 0∫2πsin8x+cos8xxsin8xdx .....(1)
I = 0∫2πsin8x+cos8x(2π−x)sin8xdx ......(2)
Adding (1) and (2)
2I = 0∫2πsin8x+cos8x2πsin8xdx
⇒ I = 2π0∫πsin8x+cos8xsin8xdx
⇒ I = 2π[0∫π/2sin8x+cos8xsin8xdx+0∫π/2sin8x+cos8xcos8xdx]
= 2π0∫π/21dx
= 2π.2π = π2
Q 72MathematicsSection A • MCQcircle
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A circle touches the y-axis at the point (0, 4)
and passes through the point (2, 0). Which of
the following lines is not a tangent to this circle?
A
3x – 4y – 24 = 0
B
4x + 3y – 8 = 0
C
3x + 4y – 6 = 0
D
4x – 3y + 17 = 0
Official Correct Answer:Option (B)
Step-by-Step Solution:
Equation of family of circle touching y-axis at
(0, 4) is given by (x – 0)2 + (y – 4)2 + λx = 0.
∵ It passes through (2, 0)
⇒λ = –10.
⇒ Required circle is (x – 0)2 + (y – 4)2 – 10x = 0
⇒ x2 + y2 – 10x – 8y + 16 = 0
∴ center of circle (5, 4) and radius = 5
By checking all options you can see 4x + 3y – 8 = 0 is not a tangent to the circle.
As distance of 4x + 3y – 8 = 0 from (5, 4)
= 524= radius
Q 73MathematicsSection A • MCQmathematical reasoning
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Negation of the statement :
5 is an integer or 5 is an irrational is :
A
5 is not an integer and 5 is not irrational.
B
5 is irrational or 5 is an integer.
C
5 is an integer and 5 is irrational.
D
5 is not an integer or 5 is not irrational.
Official Correct Answer:Option (A)
Step-by-Step Solution:
p = 5 is an integer.
q : 5 is irrational
∼(p∨q)≡∼p ∧∼q
= 5 is not an integer and 5 is not irrational.
Q 74MathematicsSection A • MCQhyperbola
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If e1 and e2 are the eccentricities of the ellipse,
18x2+4y2=1 and the hyperbola, 9x2−4y2=1 respectively and (e1, e2) is a point on the ellipse,
15x2 + 3y2 = k, then k is equal to :
A
17
B
16
C
15
D
14
Official Correct Answer:Option (B)
Step-by-Step Solution:
e1 = 1−184 = 37
e1 = 1+94 = 313
∵ (e1, e2 ) lies on 15x2
+ 3y2
= k
∴15(97)+3(913) = k
⇒ k = 16
Q 75MathematicsSection A • MCQquadratic equation and inequalities
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The number of real roots of the equation,
e4x + e3x – 4e2x + ex + 1 = 0 is :