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JEE Main 2024 — 1 February, Shift 1
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- Question 1Mathematics· Probability
A bag contains 8 balls, whose colours are either white or black. 4 balls are drawn at random without replacement and it was found that 2 balls are white and other 2 balls are black. The probability that the bag contains equal number of white and black balls is:
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 2Mathematics· Definite Integration
The value of the integral equals:
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 3Mathematics· Determinants
If and X , then is equal to :
- Option A:
243
- Option B:
729
- Option C:
27
- Option D:
891
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 4Mathematics· Trigonometry Ratios and Identities
If and 0 is equal to
- Option A:
C
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 5Mathematics· Permutations and Combinations
If n is the number of ways five different employees can sit into four indistinguishable offices where any office may have any number of persons including zero, then n is equal to:
- Option A:
47
- Option B:
53
- Option C:
51
- Option D:
43
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 6Mathematics· Complex Numbers
Let and . Let be such that and . Then equals :
- Option A:
1
- Option B:
4
- Option C:
3
- Option D:
2
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 7Mathematics· Statistics
Let the median and the mean deviation about the median of 7 observation be 170 and respectively. Then the mean deviation about the mean of these 7 observations is :
- Option A:
31
- Option B:
28
- Option C:
30
- Option D:
32
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 8Mathematics· Vector Algebra
Let and . Then is equal to
- Option A:
-12
- Option B:
-10
- Option C:
-13
- Option D:
-15
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 9Mathematics· Quadratic Equations
Let
Then the number of elements in S is :
- Option A:
4
- Option B:
0
- Option C:
2
- Option D:
1
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 10Mathematics· Area under the Curves
The area enclosed by the curves and is equal to :
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 11Mathematics· Functions
Let and be defined
- Option A:
one-one but not onto
- Option B:
neither one-one nor onto
- Option C:
onto but not one-one
- Option D:
both one-one and onto
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 12Mathematics· Determinants
If the system of equations
has infinitely many solutions, then is equal to
- Option A:
1110
- Option B:
1120
- Option C:
1210
- Option D:
1220
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 13Mathematics· Hyperbola
For , if the eccentricity of the hyperbola is times eccentricity of the ellipse , then the value of is :
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 14Mathematics· Differential Equations
Let be the solution of the differential equation
. Then, equals :
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 15Mathematics· Limits, Continuity and Differentiability
Let be defined as If is continuous everywhere in and m is the number of points where is NOT differential then equals :
- Option A:
1
- Option B:
4
- Option C:
3
- Option D:
2
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 16Mathematics· Ellipse
Let be an ellipse, whose eccentricity is and the length of the latus rectum is . Then the square of the eccentricity of is :
- Option A:
3
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 17Mathematics· Sequence and Series
Let be in A.P. and be in G.P. Then, the arithmetic mean of and is :
- Option A:
-4
- Option B:
-1
- Option C:
13
- Option D:
11
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 18Mathematics· Circles
Let and be two circles. If the set of all values of so that the circles C and intersect at two distinct points, is , then the point lies on the curve :
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 19Mathematics· Application of Derivatives
If and , then y is strictly increasing in :
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 20Mathematics· 3D Geometry
If the shortest distance between the lines and
is 1 , then the sum of all possible values of is :
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 21Mathematics· Differential Equations
If is the solution of the differential equation , then, equals
Answer: 14Step-by-step solution → - Question 22Mathematics· Permutations and Combinations
The number of elements in the set } equals
Answer: 169Step-by-step solution → - Question 23Mathematics· Binomial Theorem
If the Coefficient of in the expansion of is , then equals .
Answer: 678Step-by-step solution → - Question 24Mathematics· Sequence and Series
Let and be two arithmetic progressions. Then the sum, of the common terms in them, is equal to .
Answer: 6699Step-by-step solution → - Question 25Mathematics· Limits, Continuity and Differentiability
Let denote the fractional part of and
.
If and R respectively denotes the left hand limit and the right hand limit of at , then is equal to .
Answer: 18Step-by-step solution → - Question 26Mathematics· Circles
Let the line pass through the point of the intersection P (in the first quadrant) of the circle and the parabola . Let the line touch two circles and of equal radius . If the centres and of the circles and lie on the -axis, then the square of the area of the triangle is equal to .
Answer: 72Step-by-step solution → - Question 27Mathematics· Complex Numbers
Let and . Let in be maximum and minimum at and respectively. If , where are integers, then equals ・
Answer: 36Step-by-step solution → - Question 28Mathematics· Definite Integration
If ), where are integers, then equals .
Answer: 8Step-by-step solution → - Question 29Mathematics· 3D Geometry
Let the line of the shortest distance between the lines
and
intersect and at and respectively.
If
is the midpoint of the line segment PQ , then is equal to .
Answer: 21Step-by-step solution → - Question 30Mathematics· Sets and Relations
Let . Let and two relation on A such that is divisible by is an integral multiple of b. Then, number of elements in is equal to .
Answer: 46Step-by-step solution → - Question 31Physics· Gravitation
If R is the radius of the earth and the acceleration due to gravity on the surface of earth is , then the length of the second's pendulum at a height from the surface of earth will be,:
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 32Physics· Current Electricity
he reading in the ideal voltmeter shown in the given circuit diagram is :

- Option A:
5 V
- Option B:
10 V
- Option C:
0 V
- Option D:
3 V
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 33Physics· Capacitors and R-C Circuits
Two identical capacitors have same capacitance C. One of them is charged to the potential V and other to the potential 2 V . The negative ends of both are connected together. When the positive ends are also joined together, the decrease in energy of the combined system is
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 34Physics· Kinetic Theory of Gases
Two moles a monoatomic gas is mixed with six moles of a diatomic gas. The molar specific heat of the mixture at constant volume is :
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 35Physics· Horizontal Circular Motion
A ball of mass 0.5 kg is attached to a string of length 50 cm . The ball is rotated on a horizontal circular path about its vertical axis.The maximum tension that the string can bear is 400 N . The maximum possible value of angular velocity of the ball in is,:
- Option A:
1600
- Option B:
40
- Option C:
1000
- Option D:
20
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 36Physics· Alternating Current
A parallel plate capacitor has a capacitance . It is connected to 230 V ac supply with an angular frequency . The rms value of conduction current in the circuit and displacement current in the capacitor respectively are :
- Option A:
and
- Option B:
and
- Option C:
and
- Option D:
and
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 37Physics· Current Electricity
A galvanometer has a resistance of and it allows maximum current of 5 mA . It can be converted into voltmeter to measure upto 100 V by connecting in series a resistor of resistance
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 38Physics· Atomic Physics
The de Broglie wavelengths of a proton and an particle are and respectively. The ratio of the velocities of proton and particle will be :
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 39Physics· Units, Dimensions & Error Analysis
10 divisions on the main scale of a Vernier calliper coincide with 11 divisions on the Vernier scale. If each division on the main scale is of 5 units, the least count of the instrument is :
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 40Physics· Alternating Current
In series LCR circuit, the capacitance is changed from C to 4 C . To keep the resonance frequency unchanged, the new inductance should be :
- Option A:
reduced by
- Option B:
increased by 2 L
- Option C:
reduced by
- Option D:
increased to 4L
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 41Physics· Units, Dimensions & Error Analysis
The radius (r), length and resistance (R) of a metal wire was measured in the laboratory as ohm The percentage error in resistivity of the material of the wire is :
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 42Physics· Units, Dimensions & Error Analysis
The dimensional formula of angular impulse is :
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
)
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 43Physics· System Of Particles
A simple pendulum of length 1 m has a wooden bob of mass 1 kg . It is struck by a bullet of mass moving with a speed of . The bullet gets embedded into the bob. The height to which the bob rises before swinging back is. (use )
- Option A:
0.30 m
- Option B:
0.20 m
- Option C:
0.35 m
- Option D:
0.40 m
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 44Physics· Motion in Plane
A particle moving in a circle of radius R with uniform speed takes time T to complete one revolution. If this particle is projected with the same speed at an angle to the horizontal, the maximum height attained by it is equal to . The angle of projection is then given by :
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 45Physics· Atomic Physics
The minimum energy required by a hydrogen atom in ground state to emit radiation in Balmer series is nearly :
- Option A:
1.5 eV
- Option B:
13.6 eV
- Option C:
1.9 eV
- Option D:
12.1 eV
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 46Physics· Wave Optics
A monochromatic light of wavelength is incident on the single slit of width 0.01 mm . If the diffraction pattern is formed at the focus of the convex lens of focal length 20 cm , the linear width of the central maximum is :
- Option A:
60 mm
- Option B:
24 mm
- Option C:
120 mm
- Option D:
12 mm
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 47Physics· Moving Charges and Magnetic Field
A regular polygon of 6 sides is formed by bending a wire of length meter. If an electric current of is flowing through the sides of the polygon, the magnetic field at the centre of the polygon would be . The value of x is ・
Answer: 72Step-by-step solution → - Question 48Physics· Electromagnetic Induction
A rectangular loop of sides 12 cm and 5 cm , with its sides parallel to the x -axis and y -axis respectively moves with a velocity of in the positive x axis direction, in a space containing a variable magnetic field in the positive z direction. The field has a gradient of along the negative x direction and it is decreasing with time at the rate of . If the resistance of the loop is , the power dissipated by the loop as heat is .
Answer: 216Step-by-step solution → - Question 49Physics· Geometrical Optics
The distance between object and its 3 times magnified virtual image as produced by a convex lens is 20 cm .
The focal length of the lens used is cm .
Answer: 15Step-by-step solution → - Question 50Physics· Fluid Mechanics
Two identical charged spheres are suspended by strings of equal lengths. The strings make an angle with each other. When suspended in water the angle remains the same. If density of the material of the sphere is , the dielectric constant of water will be (Take density of water
Answer: 3Step-by-step solution → - Question 51Physics· Nuclear Physics
The radius of a nucleus of mass number 64 is 4.8 fermi. Then the mass number of another nucleus having radius of 4 fermi is , where x is .
Answer: 27Step-by-step solution → - Question 52Physics· System Of Particles
The identical spheres each of mass 2 M are placed at the corners of a right angled triangle with mutually perpendicular sides equal to 4 m each. Taking point of intersection of these two sides as origin, the magnitude of position vector of the centre of mass of the system is , where the In air value of is
Answer: 3Step-by-step solution → - Question 53Physics· Sound Waves
A tuning fork resonates with a sonometer wire of length 1m stitched with a tension of 6N. When the tension in the wire is changed to 54 N, the same tuning fork produces 12 beats per second with it. The frequency of the tuning fork is _____ Hz.
Answer: 6Step-by-step solution → - Question 54Physics· Fluid Mechanics
A plane is in level flight at constant speed and each of its two wings has an area of . If the speed of the air is over the lower wing surface and over the upper wing surface, the mass of the plane is kg. (Take air density to be and )
Answer: 9600Step-by-step solution → - Question 55Physics· Current Electricity
The current in a conductor is expressed as , where is in Ampere and is in second. The amount of electric charge that flows through a section of the conductor during to is C.
Answer: 22Step-by-step solution → - Question 56Physics· Motion in one Dimension
A particle is moving in one dimension (along x axis) under the action of a variable force. It's initial position was 16 m right of origin. The variation of its position ( x ) with time is given as , where is in and is in . The velocity of the particle when its acceleration becomes zero is .
Answer: 52Step-by-step solution → - Question 57Chemistry· Biomolecules
If one strand of a DNA has the sequence ATGCTTCA, sequence of the bases in complementary strand is:
- Option A:
CATTAGCT
- Option B:
TACGAAGT
- Option C:
GTACTTAC
- Option D:
ATGCGACT
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 58Chemistry· Alkyl and Aryl Halides
Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).
Assertion (A) : Haloalkanes react with KCN to form alkyl cyanides as a main product while with AgCN form isocyanide as the main product.
Reason (R) : KCN and AgCN both are highly ionic compounds.
In the light of the above statement, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
- Option A:
(A) is correct but (R) is not correct
- Option B:
Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
- Option C:
(A) is not correct but (R) is correct
- Option D:
Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 59Chemistry· Redox Reactions
In acidic medium, shows oxidising action as represented in the half reaction
and A are respectively are:
- Option A:
and
- Option B:
14, 7, 6 and
- Option C:
and
- Option D:
and
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 60Chemistry· Redox Reactions
Which of the following reactions are disproportionation reactions?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
- Option A:
(A), (B)
- Option B:
(B), (C), (D)
- Option C:
(A), (B), ©
- Option D:
(A), (D)
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 61Chemistry· Periodicity of Elements and Periodic Properties
In case of isoelectronic species the size of and is affected by:
- Option A:
Principal quantum number (n)
- Option B:
None of the factors because their size is the same
- Option C:
Electron-electron interaction in the outer orbitals
- Option D:
Nuclear charge ( )
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 62Chemistry· Structure of Atom
According to de-Broglie wave-particle duality, which graph correctly represents the relation between wavelength and momentum ?
- Option A:

- Option B:

- Option C:

- Option D:

Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 63Chemistry· Coordination Compounds
Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Statement I and the other is labelled as Statement II.
Statement I: A solution of is green in colour.
Statement II: A solution of is colourless.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
- Option A:
Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
- Option B:
Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
- Option C:
Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct
- Option D:
Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 64Chemistry· p-Block Elements (Group 15-18)
Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).
Assertion (A) : has lower boiling point than .
Reason (R): In liquid state molecules are associated through vander waal's forces, but molecules are associated through hydrogen bonding.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
- Option A:
Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
- Option B:
(A) is not correct but (R) is correct
- Option C:
Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
- Option D:
(A) is correct but (R) is not correct
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 65Chemistry· Nitrogen Containing Organic Compounds
Given below are two statements , one is labelled as Statement I and the other is labelled as Statement II.
Statement (I) : Aminobenzene and aniline are same organic compounds.
Statement (II) : Aminobenzene and aniline are different organic compounds.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
- Option A:
Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
- Option B:
Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
- Option C:
Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct
- Option D:
Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 66Chemistry· Coordination Compounds
Which of the following complex is homoleptic?
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 67Chemistry· Aromatic Compounds
Which of the following compound will most easily be attacked by an electrophile?
- Option A:

- Option B:

- Option C:

- Option D:

Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 68Chemistry· General Organic Chemistry
Ionic reactions with organic compounds proceed through:
(A) Homolytic bond cleavage
(B) Heterolytic bond cleavage
(C) Free radical formation
(D) Primary free radical
(E) Secondary free radical
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
- Option A:
(A) only
- Option B:
(C) only
- Option C:
(B) only
- Option D:
(D) and (E) only
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 69Chemistry· Chemical Bonding
Arrange the bonds in order of increasing ionic character in the molecules. and .
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 70Chemistry· Solutions and Colligative Properties
We have three aqueous solutions of NaCl labelled as 'A', 'B' and 'C' with concentration 0.1 M , , respectively. The value of van t' Haft factor (i) for these solutions will be in the order.
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 71Chemistry· Practical Organic Chemistry
In Kjeldahl's method for estimation of nitrogen, acts as :
- Option A:
Reducing agent
- Option B:
Catalytic agent
- Option C:
Hydrolysis agent
- Option D:
Oxidising agent
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 72Chemistry· Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry (Mole Concept) + Stoichiometry
Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Statement I and the other is labelled as Statement II.
Statement (I) : Potassium hydrogen phthalate is a primary standard for standardisation of sodium hydroxide solution.
Statement (II) : In this titration phenolphthalein can be used as indicator.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
- Option A:
Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
- Option B:
Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
- Option C:
Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct
- Option D:
Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 73Chemistry· Aldehydes and Ketones
Match List - I with List -II
List - I (Reactions) List - II (Reagents) (A) (I) (B) (II) and conc. HCl (C) (III) (D) (IV) DIBAL-H, Choose the correct answer from options given below:
- Option A:
A-(III), (B)-(IV), (C)-(I), (D)-(II)
- Option B:
A-(IV), (B)-(II), (C)-(I), (D)-(III)
- Option C:
A-(IV), (B)-(II), (C)-(III), (D)-(I)
- Option D:
A-(III), (B)-(IV), (C)-(II), (D)-(I)
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 74Chemistry· Thermodynamics & Thermochemistry
Choose the correct option for free expansion of an ideal gas under adiabatic condition from the following :
- Option A:
q=0, \Delta T \neq 0, w=0$
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 75Chemistry· Nitrogen Containing Organic Compounds
Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Statement I and the other is labelled as Statement II.
Statement (I) : The group in Aniline is ortho and para directing and a powerful activating group.
Statement (II) : Aniline does not undergo Friedel-Craft's reaction (alkylation and acylation).
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
- Option A:
Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
- Option B:
Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
- Option C:
Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct
- Option D:
Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 76Chemistry· Practical Inorganic chemistry (Qualitative Analysis)
The number of white coloured salts among the following is0
(A) (B)
(c) (D)
(E) (F) (G) AgBr (H)
(I) (J)
Answer: 5Step-by-step solution → - Question 77Chemistry· Chemical Kinetics
The ratio of in a piece of wood is part that of atmosphere. If half life of is 5730 years, the age of wood sample is years.
Answer: 17190Step-by-step solution → - Question 78Chemistry· Chemical Bonding
The number of molecules/ion/s having trigonal bipyramidal shape is
Answer: 3Step-by-step solution → - Question 79Chemistry· Periodicity of Elements and Periodic Properties
Lowest Oxidation number of an atom in a compound is -2 . The number of an electron in its valence shell is
Answer: 6Step-by-step solution → - Question 80Chemistry· p-Block Elements (Group 15-18)
Among the following oxide of p - block elements, number of oxides having amphoteric nature is
,
Answer: 3Step-by-step solution → - Question 81Chemistry· Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry (Mole Concept) + Stoichiometry
Consider the following reaction, . If of is mixed with of , then the amount of formed is mmol (nearest integer).
Answer: 24Step-by-step solution → - Question 82Chemistry· Ionic Equilibrium
for is and for is . The pH of ammonium acetate solution will be
Answer: 7Step-by-step solution →
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