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- Question 1Mathematics· Limits, Continuity and Differentiability
Let be a function given by where f is continues at , then is equal to :
- Option A:
48
- Option B:
12
- Option C:
3
- Option D:
6
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 2Mathematics· Probability
Three urns A, B and C contain 7 red, 5 black; 5 red, 7 black and 6 red, 6 black balls, respectively. One of the urn is selected at random and a ball is drawn from it. If the ball drawn is black, then the probability that it is drawn from urn A is :
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 3Mathematics· Straight lines
The vertices of a triangle are and . A new triangle is formed by shifting the sides of the triangle by one unit inwards. Then the equation of the side of the new triangle nearest to origin is :
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 4Mathematics· Differential Equations
If the solution of the differential equation satisfies , then is equal to :
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 5Mathematics· Functions
Let the sum of the maximum and the minimum values of the function be , where . Then is equal to:
- Option A:
182
- Option B:
217
- Option C:
195
- Option D:
201
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 6Mathematics· Area under the Curves
One of the points of intersection of the curves and is .
Let the area of the region enclosed by these curves be , where N .
Then is equal to
- Option A:
32
- Option B:
30
- Option C:
29
- Option D:
31
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 7Mathematics· Determinants
If the system of equations
,,
has a non-trivial solution, then is equal to :
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 8Mathematics· Permutations and Combinations
There are 5 points on the side AB , excluding A and B , of a triangle ABC . Similarly there are 6 points on the side BC and 7 points on the side CA of the triangle. The number of triangles, that can be formed using the points as vertices, is :
- Option A:
776
- Option B:
751
- Option C:
796
- Option D:
771
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 9Mathematics· Definite Integration
Let and .Then is equal to :
- Option A:
2
- Option B:
4
- Option C:
1
- Option D:
6
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 10Mathematics· Binomial Theorem
The sum of all rational terms in the expansion of is equal to:
- Option A:
3133
- Option B:
633
- Option C:
931
- Option D:
6131
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 11Mathematics· Vector Algebra
Let a unit vector which makes an angle of with and an angle of with be . Then is :
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- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 12Mathematics· Sequence and Series
Let the first three terms and , with , of a G.P. be respectively the and terms of an A.P. If the term of the G.P. is the term of the A.P., then is equal to
- Option A:
151
- Option B:
169
- Option C:
177
- Option D:
163
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 13Mathematics· Statistics
Let . Let the mean and the variance of 6 observations be 2 and 23 , respectively. The mean deviation about the mean of these 6 observations is :
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 14Mathematics· Quadratic Equations
If 2 and 6 are the roots of the equation , then the quadratic equation, whose roots are and , is :
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- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 15Mathematics· Complex Numbers
Let and be the sum and the product of all the non-zero solutions of the equation . Then is equal to :
- Option A:
6
- Option B:
4
- Option C:
8
- Option D:
2
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 16Mathematics· 3D Geometry
Let the point, on the line passing through the points and , farther from the origin and at a distance of 9 units from the point , be . Then is equal to :
- Option A:
155
- Option B:
3
- Option C:
160
- Option D:
165
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 17Mathematics· Circles
A square is inscribed in the circle . One side of this square is parallel to .
If are the vertices of the square, then is equal to :
- Option A:
148
- Option B:
156
- Option C:
160
- Option D:
152
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 18Mathematics· Functions
If the domain of the function is , then is equal to :
- Option A:
97
- Option B:
100
- Option C:
95
- Option D:
98
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 19Mathematics· Methods of Differentiation
Let for all R. Consider a function such that (gof) for all . Then the value of is :
- Option A:
16
- Option B:
4
- Option C:
8
- Option D:
2
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 20Mathematics· Matrices
Let \text{A}=\left[ \begin{array}{*{35}{l}}1 & 2 & \alpha \\1 & 0 & 1 \\0 & 1 & 2 \\\end{array} \right].If , then is equal to :
- Option A:
1
- Option B:
49
- Option C:
16
- Option D:
36
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 21Mathematics· Limits, Continuity and Differentiability
If , where , then is equal to
Answer: 100Step-by-step solution → - Question 22Mathematics· Sets and Relations
In a survey of 220 students of a higher secondary school, it was found that at least 125 and at most 130 students studied Mathematics; at least 85 and at most 95 studied Physics; at least 75 and at most 90 studied Chemistry; 30 studied both Physics and Chemistry; 50 studied both Chemistry and Mathematics; 40 studied both Mathematics and Physics and 10 studied none of these subjects. Let m and n respectively be the least and the most number of students who studied all the three subjects. Then is equal to
Answer: 45Step-by-step solution → - Question 23Mathematics· Differential Equations
Let the solution of the differential equation satisfy . Then is equal to
Answer: 7Step-by-step solution → - Question 24Mathematics· 3D Geometry
If the shortest distance between the lines and is
and where denotes the greatest integer function, then is equal to
Answer: 48Step-by-step solution → - Question 25Mathematics· Hyperbola
Let A be a square matrix of order 2 such that and the sum of its diagonal elements is -3 . If the points satisfying lie on a hyperbola, whose transverse axis is parallel to the x -axis, eccentricity is e and the length of the latus rectum is , then is equal to
Answer: 20Step-by-step solution → - Question 26Mathematics· Binomial Theorem
Let
Then is equal to
Answer: 8Step-by-step solution → - Question 27Mathematics· Determinants
Let be a matrix of non-negative real elements such that \text{A}\left[ \begin{array}{*{35}{l}}1 \\1 \\1 \\\end{array} \right]=3\left[ \begin{array}{*{35}{l}}1 \\1 \\1 \\\end{array} \right]. Then the maximum value of is
Answer: 27Step-by-step solution → - Question 28Mathematics· Parabola
Let the length of the focal chord of the parabola be 15 units. If the distance of from the origin is , then is equal to
Answer: 72Step-by-step solution → - Question 29Mathematics· Vector Algebra
Let be a triangle of area . Let the vectors representing its sides be:
Then the square of the length of the largest side of the triangle is :
Answer: 54Step-by-step solution → - Question 30Mathematics· Definite Integration
If , where , , then is equal to
Answer: 8Step-by-step solution → - Question 31Physics· Moving Charges and Magnetic Field
An electron is projected with uniform velocity along the axis inside a current carrying long solenoid. Then :
- Option A:
the electron will be accelerated along the axis.
- Option B:
the electron will continue to move with uniform velocity along the axis of the solenoid.
- Option C:
the electron path will be circular about the axis.
- Option D:
the electron will experience a force at to the axis and execute a helical path.
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 32Physics· Electromagnetic Waves
The electric field in an electromagnetic wave is given by
The magnetic field induction of this wave is (in SI unit):
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 33Physics· Nuclear Physics
Which of the following nuclear fragments corresponding to nuclear fission between neutron and uranium isotope is correct:
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 34Physics· Units, Dimensions & Error Analysis
In an experiment to measure focal length (f) of convex lens, the least counts of the measuring scales for the position of object ( ) and for the position of image ( ) are and , respectively. The error in the measurement of the focal length of the convex lens will be :
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 35Physics· Fluid Mechanics
Given below are two statements :
Statement I : When speed of liquid is zero everywhere, pressure difference at any two points depends on equation
Statement II : In ventury tube shown,
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 incorrect but Statement II is correct.
- Option C:
Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect.
- Option D:
Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect.
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 36Physics· Thermal Properties of Matter
The resistances of the platinum wire of a platinum resistance thermometer at the ice point and steam point are and respectively. After inserting in a hot bath of temperature , the resistance of platinum wire is :
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 37Physics· Gravitation
A metal wire of uniform mass density having length and mass is bent to form a semicircular arc and a particle of mass is placed at the centre of the arc. The gravitational force on the particle by the wire is:
- Option A:
- Option B:
zero
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 38Physics· Thermal Properties of Matter
On celcius scale the temperature of body increases by . The increase in temperature on Fahrenheit scale is:
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 39Physics· Geometrical Optics
An effective power of a combination of 5 identical convex lenses which are kept in contact along the principal axis is 25 D. Focal length of each of the convex lens is :
- Option A:
20 cm
- Option B:
50 cm
- Option C:
500 cm
- Option D:
25 cm
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 40Physics· Motion in one Dimension
A wooden block, initially at rest on the ground, is pushed by a force which increases linearly with time . Which of the following curve best describes acceleration of the block with time :
- Option A:

- Option B:

- Option C:

- Option D:

Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 41Physics· System Of Particles
If a rubber ball falls from a height and rebounds upto the height of . The percentage loss of total energy of the initial system as well as velocity ball before it strikes the ground, respectively, are :
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 42Physics· Units, Dimensions & Error Analysis
The equation of stationary wave is : . Which of the following is NOT correct?
- Option A:
The dimensions of nt is [L]
- Option B:
The dimensions of n is
- Option C:
The dimensions of is [T]
- Option D:
The dimensions of is [L]
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 43Physics· Motion in one Dimension
A body travels second and 115.0 m in second. The acceleration is :
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 44Physics· Current Electricity
To measure the internal resistance of a battery, potentiometer is used. For , the balance point is observed at and for the balance point is observed at . The internal resistance of the battery is approximately:
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 45Physics· Electrostatics
An infinitely long positively charged straight thread has a linear charge density . An electron revolves along a circular path having axis along the length of the wire. The graph that correctly represents the variation of the kinetic energy of electron as a function of radius of circular path from the wire is :
- Option A:

- Option B:

- Option C:

- Option D:

Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 46Physics· Semiconductor and Electronic Devices
The value of net resistance of the network as shown in the given figure is :
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 47Physics· Motion in Plane
The co-ordinates of a particle moving in plane are given by :
The motion of the particle is :
- Option A:
non-uniformly accelerated.
- Option B:
uniformly accelerated having motion along a straight line.
- Option C:
uniform motion along a straight line.
- Option D:
uniformly accelerated having motion along a parabolic path.
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 48Physics· Alternating Current
In an ac circuit, the instantaneous current is zero, when the instantaneous voltage is maximum. In this case, the source may be connected to :
A. pure inductor.
B. pure capacitor.
C. pure resistor.
D. combination of an inductor and capacitor.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
- Option A:
A, B and C only
- Option B:
B, C and D only
- Option C:
A and B only
- Option D:
A, B and D only
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 49Physics· Electrostatics
An infinite plane sheet of charge having uniform surface charge density is placed on plane. Another infinitely long line charge having uniform linear charge density is placed at plane and parallel to y -axis. If the magnitude values then at point , the ratio of magnitudes of electric field values due to sheet charge to that of line charge is . The value of is .
Answer: 16Step-by-step solution → - Question 50Physics· Atomic Physics
A hydrogen atom changes its state from to . Due to recoil, the percentage change in the wave length
of emitted light is approximately . The value of n is . [Given Rhc ,
s, mass of the hydrogen atom
Answer: 7Step-by-step solution → - Question 51Physics· Moving Charges and Magnetic Field
The magnetic field existing in a region is given by . A square loop of edge 50 cm carrying 0.5 A current is placed in plane with its edges parallel to the axes, as shown in figure. The magnitude of the net magnetic force experienced by the loop is mN .
Answer: 50Step-by-step solution → - Question 52Physics· Alternating Current
A alternating current at any instant is given by A. The rms value of the current
is A.
Answer: 8Step-by-step solution → - Question 53Physics· Current Electricity
Twelve wires each having resistance are joined to form a cube. A battery of 6 V emf is joined across point a and c . The voltage difference between and is V.
Answer: 1Step-by-step solution → - Question 54Physics· Mechanical Properties of Matter
A soap bubble is blown to a diameter of 7 cm . 36960 erg of work is done in blowing it further. If surface tension of soap solution is 40 dyne/cm then the new radius is cm. Take
Answer: 7Step-by-step solution → - Question 55Physics· Wave Optics
Two wavelengths and are used in Young's double slit experiment and . The minimum order of fringe produced by which overlaps with the fringe produced by is . The value of is
Answer: 9Step-by-step solution → - Question 56Physics· Newton's Laws of Motion
An elastic spring under tension of 3 N has a length a. Its length is under tension 2 N . For its length , the value of tension will be N
Answer: 5Step-by-step solution → - Question 57Physics· Vectors and Scalars
Two forces and are acting on a body. One force has magnitude thrice that of the other force and the resultant of the two forces is equal to the force of larger magnitude. The angle between and is . The value of is .
Answer: 6Step-by-step solution → - Question 58Physics· Rotational Dynamics
A solid sphere and a hollow cylinder roll up without slipping on same inclined plane with same initial speed . The sphere and the cylinder reaches upto maximum heights and , respectively, above the initial level. The ratio is . The value of is .
Answer: 7Step-by-step solution → - Question 59Chemistry· Electrochemistry
What pressure (bar) of would be required to make emf of hydrogen electrode zero in pure water at ?
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
1
- Option D:
0.5
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 60Chemistry· Coordination Compounds
The correct sequence of ligands in the order of decreasing field strength is :
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 61Chemistry· General Organic Chemistry
What will be the decreasing order of basic strength of the following conjugate bases ?
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 62Chemistry· Practical Inorganic chemistry (Qualitative Analysis)
In the precipitation of the iron group (III) in qualitative analysis, ammonium chloride is added before adding ammonium hydroxide to :
- Option A:
prevent interference by phosphate ions
- Option B:
decrease concentration of ions
- Option C:
increase concentration of ions
- Option D:
increase concentration of ions
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 63Chemistry· Electrochemistry
One of the commonly used electrode is calomel electrode. Under which of the following categories calomel electrode comes?
- Option A:
Metal - Insoluble Salt - Anion electrodes
- Option B:
Oxidation - Reduction electrodes
- Option C:
Gas - Ion electrodes
- Option D:
Metal ion-Metal electrodes
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 64Chemistry· Coordination Compounds
Number of complexes from the following with even number of unpaired "d" electrons is .
,
[Given atomic numbers: ,
- Option A:
2
- Option B:
4
- Option C:
5
- Option D:
1
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 65Chemistry· Chemical Bonding
Which one of the following molecules has maximum dipole moment ?
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 66Chemistry· General Organic Chemistry
Which among the following is incorrect statement?
- Option A:
Electromeric effect dominates over inductive effect
- Option B:
The electromeric effect is, temporary effect
- Option C:
The organic compound shows electromeric effect in the presence of the reagent only
- Option D:
Hydrogen ion shows negative electromeric effect
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 67Chemistry· Aldehydes and Ketones
Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Statement I and the other is labelled as Statement II.
Statement I : Acidity of -hydrogens of aldehydes and ketones is responsible for Aldol reaction.
Statement II : Reaction between benzaldehyde and ethanal will NOT give Cross - Aldol product.
In the light of above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
- Option A:
Both statement I and statement Il are correct.
- Option B:
Statement I is correct and statement Il is incorrect.
- Option C:
Statement I is incorrect and statement Il is correct.
- Option D:
Both statements I and statements ll are incorrect.
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 68Chemistry· Practical Organic Chemistry
Which of the following nitrogen containing compound does not give Lassaigne's test?
- Option A:
Phenyl hydrazine
- Option B:
Glycene
- Option C:
Urea
- Option D:
Hydrazine
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 69Chemistry· d and f Block Elements
The element which shows only one oxidation state other than its elemental form is :
- Option A:
Cobalt
- Option B:
Scandium
- Option C:
Titanium
- Option D:
Nickel
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 70Chemistry· Periodicity of Elements and Periodic Properties
Number of elements from the following that can not form compounds with valencies which match with their respective group valencies is . B, C, N, S, O, F, P, Al, Si
- Option A:
7
- Option B:
5
- Option C:
6
- Option D:
3
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 71Chemistry· Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry (Mole Concept) + Stoichiometry
The molarity of an aqueous solution containing of in water is:
(Given : Molar mass of and )
- Option A:
20
- Option B:
0.2
- Option C:
2
- Option D:
4
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 72Chemistry· Alkyl and Aryl Halides
Identify the correct set of reagents or reaction conditions ' X ' and ' Y ' in the following set of transformation.

- Option A:
conc.alc.
- Option B:
dil.aq. acetic acid
- Option C:
conc.alc. /acetic acid
- Option D:
dil.aq.
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 73Chemistry· Periodicity of Elements and Periodic Properties
The correct order of first ionization enthalpy values of the following elements is:
(A) (B) (C) (D) (E)
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
- Option A:
B D C E A
- Option B:
E C A B D
- Option C:
C E A B D
- Option D:
A B D C E
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 74Chemistry· Thermodynamics & Thermochemistry
The magnitude of enthalpy of formation of from ethylene by addition of hydrogen where the bondenergies of are , 615 kJ and 435 kJ respectively is - kJ
Answer: 125Step-by-step solution → - Question 75Chemistry· Aldehydes and Ketones
The number of correct reaction(s) among the following is
Answer: 1Step-by-step solution → - Question 76Chemistry· Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry (Mole Concept) + Stoichiometry
of ethylamine is subjected to reaction with followed by water and evolved dinitrogen gas which occupied volume at STP. The value of is .
Answer: 45Step-by-step solution → - Question 77Chemistry· Structure of Atom
The de-Broglie wavelength of an electron in the orbit is .
Bohr radius
Answer: 8Step-by-step solution → - Question 78Chemistry· Redox Reactions
Only 2 mL of solution of unknown molarity is required to reach the end point of a titration of 20 mL of oxalic acid ( 2 M ) in acidic medium. The molarity of solution should be M.
Answer: 8Step-by-step solution → - Question 79Chemistry· d and f Block Elements
Consider the following reaction . Product ' ' in neutral or acidic medium
disproportionate to give products ' B ' and ' C ' along with water. The sum of spin-only magnetic moment values of B and C
is BM. (nearest integer) (Given atomic number of Mn is 25 )
Answer: 4Step-by-step solution → - Question 80Chemistry· Chemical Kinetics
Consider the following transformation involving first order elementary reaction in each step at constant temperature as
shown below. Some details of the above reaction are listed below.
Step Rate constant Activation energy 1 300 2 200 3 if the overall rate constant of the above transformation is given as and the overall activation energy
is , then the value of is (nearest integer)
Answer: 100Step-by-step solution → - Question 81Chemistry· Solutions and Colligative Properties
2.5 g of a non-volatile, non-electrolyte is dissolved in 100 g of water at . The solution showed a boiling point elevation by . Assuming the solute concentration in negligible with respect to the solvent concentration, the vapour pressure of the resulting aqueous solution is ______ mm of Hg (nearest integer). [Given : Molal boiling point elevation constant of water , 1 atm pressure of Hg , molar mass of water
Answer: 711Step-by-step solution →
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