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JEE Main 2024 — 1 February, Shift 2
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- Question 1Mathematics· Limits, Continuity and Differentiability
Let . If and denote the number of points where is not continuous and not differentiable respectively, then is equal to :
- Option A:
5
- Option B:
2
- Option C:
0
- Option D:
3
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 2Mathematics· Quadratic Equations
Let and be the roots of the equation , where . If and r be the consecutive terms of a non-constant G.P and , then the value of is :
- Option A:
- Option B:
9
- Option C:
- Option D:
8
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 3Mathematics· Trigonometry Ratios and Identities
The number of solutions of the equation is :
- Option A:
1
- Option B:
3
- Option C:
2
- Option D:
0
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 4Mathematics· Definite Integration
The value of is equal to:
- Option A:
0
- Option B:
1
- Option C:
2
- Option D:
-1
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 5Mathematics· Ellipse
Let P be a point on the ellipse . Let the line passing through P and parallel to y -axis meet the circle at point such that and are on the same side of the x -axis. Then, the eccentricity of the locus of the point R on PQ such that as P moves on the ellipse, is :
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 6Mathematics· Binomial Theorem
Let m and n be the coefficients of seventh and thirteenth terms respectively in the expansion of
. Then is :
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 7Mathematics· Differential Equations
Let be a non-zero real number. Suppose R is a differentiable function such that and . If , for all , then is equal to .
- Option A:
3
- Option B:
5
- Option C:
1
- Option D:
7
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 8Mathematics· 3D Geometry
Let and be the points on the line which are at a distance of 6 units from the point . If the centroid of the triangle PQR is , then is:
- Option A:
26
- Option B:
39
- Option C:
18
- Option D:
24
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 9Mathematics· Vector Algebra
Consider a where and . If the angle bisector of meets the line BC at D , then the length of the projection of the vector on the vector is:
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 10Mathematics· Sequence and Series
Let denote the sum of the first terms of an arithmetic progression. If and the ratio of the tenth and the fifth terms is , then is equal to:
- Option A:
800
- Option B:
890
- Option C:
790
- Option D:
690
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 11Mathematics· Definite Integration
If , where and are rational numbers, then is equal to :
- Option A:
2
- Option B:
1
- Option C:
3
- Option D:
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 12Mathematics· Complex Numbers
If is a complex number such that , then the minimum value of is:
- Option A:
- Option B:
2
- Option C:
3
- Option D:
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 13Mathematics· Functions
If the domain of the function is , then is equal to :
- Option A:
140
- Option B:
175
- Option C:
150
- Option D:
125
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 14Mathematics· Sets and Relations
Consider the relations and defined as for all and for all . Then
- Option A:
Only is an equivalence relation
- Option B:
Only is an equivalence relation
- Option C:
and both are equivalence relations
- Option D:
Neither nor is an equivalence relation
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 15Mathematics· 3D Geometry
If the mirror image of the point in the line is, then is
- Option A:
102
- Option B:
138
- Option C:
108
- Option D:
132
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 16Mathematics· Limits, Continuity and Differentiability
Let If for some , then evaluate where denotes the greatest integer :
- Option A:
121
- Option B:
144
- Option C:
169
- Option D:
225
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 17Mathematics· Determinants
Let the system of equations , have infinite number of solutions. Then is equal to :
- Option A:
28
- Option B:
17
- Option C:
22
- Option D:
15
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 18Mathematics· Statistics
Consider 10 observation . such that and , where are positive integers. Let the mean and the variance of the observations be and respectively. The is equal to :
- Option A:
2
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
1
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 19Mathematics· Probability
Let Ajay will not appear in JEE exam with probability , while both Ajay and Vijay will appear in the exam with probability . Then the probability, that Ajay will appear in the exam and Vijay will not appear is :
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 20Mathematics· Circles
Let the locus of the mid points of the chords of circle drawn from the origin intersect the line at and . Then, the length of is :
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
1
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 21Mathematics· Sequence and Series
If three successive terms of a G.P. with common ratio are the lengths of the sides of a triangle and denotes the greatest integer less than or equal to r , then is equal to :
Answer: 1Step-by-step solution → - Question 22Mathematics· Matrices
Let , where M is real matrix of order such that the relation holds. If is a real number such that the relation holds for some non-zero real matrix X of order , then the sum of squares of all possible values of is equal to :
Answer: 2Step-by-step solution → - Question 23Mathematics· Definite Integration
Let and . If , then is equal to:
Answer: 219Step-by-step solution → - Question 24Mathematics· Methods of Differentiation
If then is equal to :
Answer: 105Step-by-step solution → - Question 25Mathematics· Vector Algebra
Let and be three vectors such that . If the angle between the vector and the vector is , then the greatest integer less than or equal to is :
Answer: 38Step-by-step solution → - Question 26Mathematics· Permutations and Combinations
The lines are distinct. For all the lines are parallel to each other and all the lines pass through a given point . The maximum number of points of intersection of pairs of lines from the set is equal to :
Answer: 101Step-by-step solution → - Question 27Mathematics· Area under the Curves
Three points , are on the parabola . Let be the area of the region bounded by the line PQ and the parabola, and be the area of the triangle OPQ. If the minimum value of is , then is equal to :
Answer: 7Step-by-step solution → - Question 28Mathematics· Area under the Curves
The sum of squares of all possible values of , for which area of the region bounded by the parabolas and is maximum, is equal to
Answer: 8Step-by-step solution → - Question 29Mathematics· Differential Equations
If , then is equal to :
Answer: 5Step-by-step solution → - Question 30Mathematics· Straight lines
Let ABC be an isosceles triangle in which A is at and B is on the positive -axis. If and the line intersects the line at , then is :
Answer: 36Step-by-step solution → - Question 31Physics· Current Electricity
In an ammeter, of the main current passes through the galvanometer. If resistance of the galvanometer is G , the resistance of ammeter will be :
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
199 G
- Option D:
200 G
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 32Physics· Thermal Properties of Matter
To measure the temperature coefficient of resistivity of a semiconductor, an electrical arrangement shown in the figure is prepared. The arm BC is made up of the semiconductor. The experiment is being conducted at and resistance of the semiconductor arm is . Arm BC is cooled at a constant rate of . If the galvanometer shows no deflection after , then is:
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 33Physics· Nuclear Physics
From the statements given below:
(A) The angular momentum of an electron in orbit is an integral multiple of .
(B) Nuclear forces do not obey inverse square law.
(C) Nuclear forces are spin dependent.
(D) Nuclear forces are central and charge independent.
(E) Stability of nucleus is inversely proportional to the value of packing fraction.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
- Option A:
(A), (B), (C), (D) only
- Option B:
(A), (C), (D), (E) only
- Option C:
(A), (B), (C), (E) only
- Option D:
(B), (C), (D), (E) only
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 34Physics· Thermodynamics
A diatomic gas does 200 J of work when it is expanded isobarically. The heat given to the gas in the process is :
- Option A:
850 J
- Option B:
800 J
- Option C:
600 J
- Option D:
700 J
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 35Physics· Rotational Dynamics
disc of radius and mass is rolling horizontally without slipping with speed . It then moves up an inclined smooth surface as shown in figure. The maximum height that the disc can go up the incline is :
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 36Physics· Semiconductor and Electronic Devices
Conductivity of a photodiode starts changing only if the wavelength of incident light is less than 660 nm . The band gap of photodiode is found to be . The value of X is : (Given, , )
- Option A:
15
- Option B:
11
- Option C:
13
- Option D:
21
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 37Physics· Mechanical Properties of Matter
A big drop is formed by coalescing 1000 small droplets of water. The surface energy will become :
- Option A:
100 times
- Option B:
10 times
- Option C:
th
- Option D:
th
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 38Physics· Electromagnetic Waves
If frequency of electromagnetic wave is 60 MHz and it travels in air along z direction then the corresponding electric and magnetic field vectors will be mutually perpendicular to each other and the wavelength of the wave (in m ) is :
- Option A:
2.5
- Option B:
10
- Option C:
5
- Option D:
2
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 39Physics· Newton's Laws of Motion
A cricket player catches a ball of mass 120 g moving with speed. If the catching process is completed in 0.1 s then the magnitude of force exerted by the ball on the hand of player will be (in SI unit):
- Option A:
24
- Option B:
12
- Option C:
25
- Option D:
30
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 40Physics· Atomic Physics
Monochromatic light of frequency is produced by a laser. The power emitted is . How many photons per second on an average, are emitted by the source? (Given )
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 41Physics· Wave Optics
A microwave of wavelength 2.0 cm falls normally on a slit of width 4.0 cm . The angular spread of the central maxima of the diffraction pattern obtained on a screen 1.5 m away from the slit, will be:
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 42Physics· Electrostatics
and are two hollow concentric cubes enclosing charges 2 Q and 3 Q respectively as shown in figure. The ratio of electric flux passing through and is :

- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 43Physics· Kinetic Theory of Gases
If the root mean square velocity of hydrogen molecule at a given temperature and pressure is , the root mean square velocity of oxygen at the same condition in is :
- Option A:
2
- Option B:
0.5
- Option C:
1.5
- Option D:
1
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 44Physics· Motion in Plane
Train A is moving along two parallel rail tracks towards north with speed and train B is moving towards south with speed . Velocity of train B with respect to A and velocity of ground with respect to B are (in ) :
- Option A:
-30 and 50
- Option B:
-50 and -30
- Option C:
-50 and 30
- Option D:
50 and -30
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 45Physics· Capacitors and R-C Circuits
A galvanometer of resistance is connected in the given circuit. The ratio of charge stored in and is :

- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
1
- Option D:
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 46Physics· Current Electricity
In a metre-bridge when a resistance in the left gap is and unknown resistance in the right gap, the balance length is found to be 40 cm . On shunting the unknown resistance with , the balance length changes by :
- Option A:
22.5 cm
- Option B:
20 cm
- Option C:
62.5 cm
- Option D:
65 cm
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 47Physics· Units, Dimensions & Error Analysis
Match List - I with List - II.
List-I (Number) List-II (Significant figures) (A) 1001 (I) 3 (B) 010.1 (II) 4 (C) 100.100 (III) 5 (D) 0.0010010 (IV) 6 Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
- Option A:
(A)-(III), (B)-(IV), (C)-(II), (D)-(I)
- Option B:
(A)-(IV), (B)-(III), (C)-(I), (D)-(II)
- Option C:
(A)-(II), (B)-(I), (C)-(IV), (D)-(III)
- Option D:
(A)-(I), (B)-(II), (C)-(III), (D)-(IV)
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 48Physics· Electromagnetic Induction
A transformer has an efficiency of and works at 10 V and 4 kW . If the secondary voltage is 240 V , then the current in the secondary coil is :
- Option A:
1.59 A
- Option B:
13.33 A
- Option C:
1.33 A
- Option D:
15.1 A
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 49Physics· Gravitation
A light planet is revolving around a massive star in a circular orbit of radius R with a period of revolution . If the force of attraction between planet and star is proportional to then choose the correct option :
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 50Physics· Newton's Laws of Motion
A body of mass 4 kg experiences two forces and . The acceleration acting on the body is :
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 51Physics· Simple Harmonic Motion
A mass is suspended from a spring of negligible mass and the system oscillates with a frequency . The frequency of oscillations if a mass 9 m is suspended from the same spring is . The value of is .
Answer: 3Step-by-step solution → - Question 52Physics· Motion in one Dimension
A particle initially at rest starts moving from reference point. along x -axis, with velocity that variesas. The acceleration of the particle is
Answer: 8Step-by-step solution → - Question 53Physics· Current Electricity
A moving coil galvanometer has 100 turns and each turn has an area of . The magnetic field produced by the magnet is 0.01 T and the deflection in the coil is 0.05 radian when a current of 10 mA is passed through it. The torsional constant of the suspension wire is . The value of x is .
Answer: 4Step-by-step solution → - Question 54Physics· Mechanical Properties of Matter
One end of a metal wire is fixed to a ceiling and a load of 2 kg hangs from the other end. A similar wire is attached to the bottom of the load and another load of 1 kg hangs from this lower wire. Then the ratio of longitudinal strain of upper wire to that of the lower wire will be . [Area of cross section of wire , and
Answer: 3Step-by-step solution → - Question 55Physics· Atomic Physics
A particular hydrogen - like ion emits the radiation of frequency when it makes transition from to . The frequency of radiation emitted in transition from to is , when .
Answer: 32Step-by-step solution → - Question 56Physics· Capacitors and R-C Circuits
In an electrical circuit drawn below the amount of charge stored in the capacitor is
Answer: 60Step-by-step solution → - Question 57Physics· Electromagnetic Induction
A coil of 200 turns and area is rotated at half a revolution per second and is placed in uniform magnetic field of 0.01 T perpendicular to axis of rotation of the coil. The maximum voltage generated in the coil is volt. The value of is
Answer: 5Step-by-step solution → - Question 58Physics· Wave Optics
In Young's double slit experiment, monochromatic light of wavelength is used. The slits are 1.0 mm apart and screen is placed at 1.0 m away from slits. The distance from the centre of the screen where intensity becomes half of the maximum intensity for the first time is .
Answer: 125Step-by-step solution → - Question 59Physics· Rotational Dynamics
A uniform rod AB of mass 2 kg and Length 30 cm at rest on a smooth horizontal surface. An impulse of force 0.2 Ns is applied to end B. The time taken by the rod to turn through at right angles will be , where .
Answer: 4Step-by-step solution → - Question 60Physics· Electrostatics
Suppose a uniformly charged wall provides a uniform electric field of normally. A charged particle of mass 2 g being suspended through a silk thread of length 20 cm and remain stayed at a distance of 10 cm from the wall. Then the charge on the particlewill be where . [use ]
Answer: 3Step-by-step solution → - Question 61Chemistry· d and f Block Elements
The transition metal having highest ionisation enthalpy is :
- Option A:
Cr
- Option B:
Mn
- Option C:
V
- Option D:
Fe
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 62Chemistry· Chemical Bonding
Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Statement I and the other is labelled as Statement II.
Statement (I) : -bonding molecular orbital has lower electron density above and below the internuclear axis.
Statement (II) : The (antibonding) molecular orbital has a node between the nuclei.
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 false
- Option B:
Both Statement I and Statement II are true
- Option C:
Statement I is false but Statement II is true
- Option D:
Statement I is true but Statement II is false
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 63Chemistry· d and f Block Elements
Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).
Assertion (A) : In aqueous solutions is reducing while is oxidising in nature.
Reason (R) : Extra stability to half filled electronic configuration is observed than incompletely filled electronic configuration. In the light of the above statement, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
- Option A:
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
- Option B:
Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
- Option C:
(A) is true but (R) is false.
- Option D:
(A) is false but (R) is true.
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 64Chemistry· Periodicity of Elements and Periodic Properties
Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Statement I and the other is labelled as Statement II.
Statement (I) : Both metal and non-metal exist in -and -block elements.
Statement (II) : Non-metals have higher ionisation enthalpy and higher electronegativity than the metals.
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 false
- Option B:
Statement I is false but Statement II is true
- Option C:
Statement I is true but Statement II is false
- Option D:
Both Statement I and Statement II are true
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 65Chemistry· p-Block Elements (Group 15-18)
The strongest reducing agent amont the following is:
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 66Chemistry· d and f Block Elements
Which of the following compounds show colour due to d-d transition?
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 67Chemistry· General Organic Chemistry
The set of meta directing functional groups from the following sets is:
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 68Chemistry· Practical Organic Chemistry
Lassaigne's test is used for detection of :
- Option A:
Nitrogen and Sulphur only
- Option B:
Nitrogen, Sulphur and Phosphorous Only
- Option C:
Phosphorous and halogens only
- Option D:
Nitrogen, Sulphur, phosphorous and halogens
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 69Chemistry· Alcohols, Ethers and Phenols
Which among the following has highest boiling point?
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 70Chemistry· Structure of Atom
The number of radial node(s) for orbital is:
- Option A:
1
- Option B:
4
- Option C:
2
- Option D:
3
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 71Chemistry· Environmental Chemistry
Match List - I with List - II.
List - I Compound List - II Use (A) Carbon tetrachloride (I) Paint remover (B) Methylene chloride (II) Refrigerators and air conditioners (C) DDT (III) Fire extinguisher (D) Freons (IV) Non Biodegradable insecticide Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
- Option A:
(A)-(I), (B), (II), (C)-(III), (D)-(IV)
- Option B:
(A)-(III), (B)-(I), (C)-(IV), (D)-( II)
- Option C:
(A)-(IV), (B)-(III), (C)-(II), (D)-(I)
- Option D:
(A)-( II), (B)-(III), (C)-(I), (D)-(IV)
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 72Chemistry· General Organic Chemistry
The functional group that shows negative resonance effect is:
- Option A:
- Option B:
(-OH)
- Option C:
(-COOH)
- Option D:
(- OR)
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 73Chemistry· Coordination Compounds
and are respectively known as:
- Option A:
Spin free Complex, Spin paired Complex
- Option B:
Spin paired Complex, Spin free Complex
- Option C:
Outer orbital Complex, Inner orbital Complex
- Option D:
Inner orbital Complex, Spin paired Complex
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 74Chemistry· p-Block (I) (Grp. 13, 14)
Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Statement I and the other is labelled as Statement II.
Statement (I) : and are acidic while SnO and PbO are amphoteric in nature.
Statement (II) : Allotropic forms of carbon are due to property of catenation and bond formation.
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 false
- Option B:
Both Statement I and Statement II are true
- Option C:
Statement I is true but Statement II is false
- Option D:
Statement I is false but Statement II is true
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 75Chemistry· Ionic Equilibrium
Solubility of calcium phosphate (molecular mass, M) in water is per 100 mL at . Its solubility product at will be approximately.
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 76Chemistry· Coordination Compounds
Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Statement I and the other is labelled as Statement II.
Statement (I) : Dimethyl glyoxime forms a six membered covalent chelate ring when treated with solution in presence of .
Statement (II) : Prussian blue precipitate contains iron both in and oxidation states.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
- Option A:
Statement I is false but Statement II is true
- Option B:
Both Statement I and Statement II are true
- Option C:
Both Statement I and Statement II are false
- Option D:
Statement I is true but Statement II is false
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 77Chemistry· Chemical Kinetics
The following data were obtained during the first order thermal decomposition of a gas A at constant volume:
S.No. Time/sec Total Pressure/atm 1 0 0.1 2 115 0.28 The rate constant of the reaction is \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_$$\times 10^{-2} \mathrm{~s}^{-1} (nearest integer)
Answer: 2Step-by-step solution → - Question 78Chemistry· Biomolecules
The number of tripeptides formed by three different amino acids using each amino acid once is
Answer: 6Step-by-step solution → - Question 79Chemistry· Solutions and Colligative Properties
Mass of ethylene glycol (antifreeze) to be added to 18.6 kg of water to protect the freezing point at is kg (Molar mass in for ethylene glycol of water )
Answer: 15Step-by-step solution → - Question 80Chemistry· Practical Organic Chemistry
Following Kjeldahl's method, 1 g of organic compound released ammonia, that neutralised 10 mL of . The percentage of nitrogen in the compound is .
Answer: 56Step-by-step solution → - Question 81Chemistry· Thermodynamics & Thermochemistry
For a certain reaction at , then for the same reaction is - .
(Given )
Answer: 57Step-by-step solution → - Question 82Chemistry· Electrochemistry
Consider the following redox reaction :
The standard reduction potentials are given as below
If the equilibrium constant of the above reaction is given as ,
then the value of (nearest integer)
Answer: 338.9Step-by-step solution → - Question 83Chemistry· Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry (Mole Concept) + Stoichiometry
of gaseous hydrocarbon on combustion gives of and of water vapour. Total number of carbon and hydrogen atoms in the hydrocarbon is:
Answer: 14Step-by-step solution →
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