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JEE Main 2024 — 4 April, Shift 2
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- Question 1Mathematics· Limits, Continuity and Differentiability
If the function f\left( x \right)=\left\{ \begin{array}{*{35}{l}}\frac{{{72}^{x}}-{{9}^{x}}-{{8}^{x}}+1}{\sqrt{2}-\sqrt{1+\text{cos}x}} & ,x\ne 0 \\\text{lo}{{\text{g}}_{e}}2\text{lo}{{\text{g}}_{e}}3 & ,x=0 \\\end{array} \right. is continuous at , then the value of is equal to :
- Option A:
968
- Option B:
1152
- Option C:
746
- Option D:
1250
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 2Mathematics· Vector Algebra
If , let be the angle between the vectors and . If the vectors and are mutually perpendicular, then the value of is equal to
- Option A:
25
- Option B:
20
- Option C:
50
- Option D:
40
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 3Mathematics· Circles
Let C be a circle with radius units and centre at the origin. Let the line intersects the circle C at the points P and Q . Let MN be a chord of C of length 2 unit and slope -1 . Then, a distance (in units) between the chord PQ and the chord MN is
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Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 4Mathematics· Sets and Relations
Let a relation R on be defined as : if and only if or Consider the two statements :
(I) R is reflexive but not symmetric.
(II) R is transitive
Then which one of the following is true?
- Option A:
Only (II) is correct.
- Option B:
Only (I) is correct.
- Option C:
Both (I) and (II) are correct.
- Option D:
Neither (I) nor (II) is correct.
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 5Mathematics· Sequence and Series
Let three real numbers be in arithmetic progression and be in geometric progression. If and the arithmetic mean of and c is 8 , then the cube of the geometric mean of and is
- Option A:
120
- Option B:
312
- Option C:
316
- Option D:
128
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 6Mathematics· Matrices
Let \text{A}=\left[ \begin{array}{*{35}{l}}1 & 2 \\0 & 1 \\\end{array} \right] and .
Then, the sum of all the elements of the matrix is :
- Option A:
-110
- Option B:
22
- Option C:
-88
- Option D:
-124
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 7Mathematics· Sequence and Series
The value of is
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Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 8Mathematics· Definite Integration
Let . Then is equal to
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Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 9Mathematics· Area under the Curves
The area (in sq. units) of the region described by , and is
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Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 10Mathematics· Complex Numbers
The area (in sq. units) of the region is
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Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 11Mathematics· Definite Integration
If the value of the integral is . Then, a value of is
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Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 12Mathematics· Application of Derivatives
Let be a real valued function. If and are respectively the minimum and the
maximum values of , then is equal to
- Option A:
44
- Option B:
42
- Option C:
24
- Option D:
38
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 13Mathematics· Binomial Theorem
If the coefficients of and in the expansion of are in the arithmetic progression, then the maximum value of n is :
- Option A:
14
- Option B:
21
- Option C:
28
- Option D:
7
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 14Mathematics· Hyperbola
Consider a hyperbola H having centre at the origin and foci and the x -axis. Let be the circle touching the hyperbola H and having the centre at the origin. Let be the circle touching the hyperbola H at its vertex and having the centre at one of its foci. If areas (in sq. units) of and are and , respectively, then the length (in units) of latus rectum of H is
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Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 15Mathematics· Probability
If the mean of the following probability distribution of a random variable X ;
X 0 2 4 6 8 a 2 a 2 b 3 b is , then the variance of the distribution is
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Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 16Mathematics· Parabola
Let PQ be a chord of the parabola and the midpoint of PQ be at . Then, which of the following point lies on the line passing through the points P and Q ?
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Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 17Mathematics· Inverse Trigonometric Functions
Given the inverse trigonometric function assumes principal values only. Let be any two real numbers in
such that . Then, the minimum value of is
- Option A:
-1
- Option B:
0
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Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 18Mathematics· Differential Equations
Let be the solution of the differential equation . If ,
then is equal to
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Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 19Mathematics· Vector Algebra
Let and . If is the unit vector in the direction of
such that , then is equal to
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9
- Option B:
6
- Option C:
3
- Option D:
11
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 20Mathematics· 3D Geometry
Let the point of intersection of the lines and .
Then, the shortest distance of P from the line is
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Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 21Mathematics· Trigonometry Ratios and Identities
Let has real roots .
If and be the smallest and largest elements of the set S, respectively, then equals.....
Answer: 4Step-by-step solution → - Question 22Mathematics· Indefinite Integration
If where and C is constant
of integration , then the value of equals
Answer: 1Step-by-step solution → - Question 23Mathematics· Application of Derivatives
Let be a thrice differentiable function such that and . Then, the minimum number of zeros of is
Answer: 4Step-by-step solution → - Question 24Mathematics· Functions
Consider the function defined by . If the composition of
, then the value of is equal to .....
Answer: 1024Step-by-step solution → - Question 25Mathematics· Matrices
Let A be a symmetric matrix such that A\left[ \begin{array}{*{35}{l}}1 \\1 \\\end{array} \right]=\left[ \begin{array}{*{35}{l}}3 \\7 \\\end{array} \right]and the determinant of be 1. If , where I is an identity matrix of order , then equals .
Answer: 5Step-by-step solution → - Question 26Mathematics· Permutations and Combinations
There are 4 men and 5 women in Group A, and 5 men and 4 women in Group B. If 4 persons are selected from each group, then the number of ways of selecting 4 men and 4 women is
Answer: 5626Step-by-step solution → - Question 27Mathematics· Probability
In a tournament, a team plays 10 matches with probabilities of winning and losing each match as and respectively. Let be the number of matches that the team wins, and be the number of matches that team loses. If the probability is , then equals......
Answer: 8288Step-by-step solution → - Question 28Mathematics· Straight lines
Consider a triangle ABC having the vertices and and angles and . If the points B and C lie on the line , then is equal to .
Answer: 14Step-by-step solution → - Question 29Mathematics· 3D Geometry
Consider a line passing through the points and . If the mirror image of the point in the line is , then is equal to .
Answer: 6Step-by-step solution → - Question 30Mathematics· Differential Equations
Let be the solution of the differential equation .
Let the maximum and minimum values of the function in be and , respectively.
If , then equals
Answer: 31Step-by-step solution → - Question 31Physics· Kinetic Theory of Gases
The translational degrees of freedom ( ) and rotational degrees of freedom ( ) of molecule are :
- Option A:
and
- Option B:
and
- Option C:
and
- Option D:
and
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 32Physics· Magnetism and Matter
The magnetic moment of a bar magnet is . It is suspended in a uniform magnetic field of . The work done in rotating it from its most stable to most unstable position is :
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Zero
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 33Physics· Semiconductor and Electronic Devices
Which of the diode circuit shows correct biasing used for the measurement of dynamic resistance of junction diode :
- Option A:

- Option B:

- Option C:

- Option D:

Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 34Physics· Electromagnetic Waves
Arrange the following in the ascending order of wavelength : (A) Gamma rays (B) x-ray (C) Infrared waves (D) Microwaves Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 35Physics· Semiconductor and Electronic Devices
Identify the logic gate given in the circuit :

- Option A:
NAND - gate
- Option B:
OR - gate
- Option C:
AND gate
- Option D:
NOR gate
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 36Physics· Mechanical Properties of Matter
The width of one of the two slits in a Young's double slit experiment is 4 times that of the other slit. The ratio of the maximum of the minimum intensity in the interference pattern is :
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Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 37Physics· Gravitation
Correct formula for height of a satellite from earths surface is :
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Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 38Physics· Alternating Current
Match List I with List II
List-I List-II (A) Purely capacitive circuit I. (B) Purely inductive circuit II. (C) Series LCR circuit at resonance III. (D) Series LCR circuit IV. Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
- Option A:
A-I, B-IV, C-III, D-II
- Option B:
A-IV, B-I, C-III, D-II
- Option C:
A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III
- Option D:
A-I, B-IV, C-II, D-III
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 39Physics· Mechanical Properties of Matter
Given below are two statements :
Statement I : The contact angle between a solid and a liquid is a property of the material of the solid and liquid as well.
Statement II : The rise of a liquid in a capillary tube does not depend on the inner radius of the tube.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct 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: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 40Physics· Work, Power & Energy
A body of slides from rest along the curve of vertical circle from point A to B in friction less path. The velocity of the
body at is : (given, and )

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Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 41Physics· Work, Power & Energy
An electric bulb rated is connected across a 100 V supply. The power dissipation of the bulb is :
- Option A:
12.5 W
- Option B:
25 W
- Option C:
50 W
- Option D:
100 W
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 42Physics· Friction
A 2 kg brick begins to slide over a surface which is inclined at an angle of with respect to horizontal axis. The co-efficient of static friction between their surfaces is :
- Option A:
1
- Option B:
- Option C:
0.5
- Option D:
1.7
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 43Physics· Simple Harmonic Motion
In simple harmonic motion, the total mechanical energy of given system is E. If mass of oscillating particle is doubled then
the new energy of the system for same amplitude is :

- Option A:
- Option B:
E
- Option C:
- Option D:
2 E
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 44Physics· Atomic Physics
Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R.
Assertion A : Number of photons increases with increase in frequency of light.
Reason R : Maximum kinetic energy of emitted electrons increases with the frequency of incident radiation.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
- Option A:
Both and are correct and is NOT the correct explanation of .
- Option B:
is correct but is not correct.
- Option C:
Both and are correct and is the correct explanation of .
- Option D:
is not correct but is correct.
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 45Physics· Atomic Physics
According to Bohr's theory, the moment of momentum of an electron revolving in orbit of hydrogen atom is :
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- Option B:
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Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 46Physics· Thermodynamics
A sample of gas at temperature T is adiabatically expanded to double its volume. Adiabatic constant for the gas is . The work done by the gas in the process is : mole
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- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 47Physics· Electrostatics
A charge is placed at the center of one of the surface of a cube. The flux linked with the cube is :-
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Zero
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 48Physics· Gravitation
Applying the principle of homogeneity of dimensions, determine which one is correct. where T is time period, G is gravitational constant, is mass, is radius of orbit.
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- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 49Physics· Gravitation
A 90 kg body placed at 2 R distance from surface of earth experiences gravitational pull of : ( Radius of earth, )
- Option A:
300 N
- Option B:
225 N
- Option C:
120 N
- Option D:
100 N
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 50Physics· Simple Harmonic Motion
The displacement of a particle executing SHM is given by . The time period of motion is 3.14 s . The velocity of the particle at is .
Answer: 10Step-by-step solution → - Question 51Physics· Motion in Plane
A bus moving along a straight highway with speed of is brought to halt within 4 s after applying the brakes. The distance travelled by the bus during this time (Assume the retardation is uniform) is m .
Answer: 40Step-by-step solution → - Question 52Physics· Capacitors and R-C Circuits
A parallel plate capacitor of capacitance 12.5 pF is charged by a battery connected between its plates to potential difference of 12.0 V . The battery is now disconnected and a dielectric slab is inserted between the plates. The change in its potential energy after inserting the dielectric slab is .
Answer: 750Step-by-step solution → - Question 53Physics· System Of Particles
In a system two particles of masses and are placed at certain distance from each other. The particle of mass is moved towards the center of mass of the system through a distance 2 cm . In order to keep the center of mass of the system at the original position, the particle of mass should move towards the center of mass by the distance cm .
Answer: 3Step-by-step solution → - Question 54Physics· Nuclear Physics
The disintegration energy for the nuclear fission of is MeV .
Given atomic masses of ,
Value of
Answer: 208Step-by-step solution → - Question 55Physics· Geometrical Optics
A light ray is incident on a glass slab of thickness and refractive index . The angle of incidence is equal to the critical angle for the glass slab with air. The lateral displacement of ray after passing through glass slab is cm . (Given )
Answer: 2Step-by-step solution → - Question 56Physics· Electromagnetic Induction
A rod of length 60 cm rotates with a uniform angular velocity about its perpendicular bisector, in a uniform magnetic field 0.5 T . The direction of magnetic field is parallel to the axis of rotation. The potential difference between the two ends of the rod is V.
Answer: 0Step-by-step solution → - Question 57Physics· Current Electricity
Two wires A and B are made up of the same material and have the same mass. Wire A has radius of 2.0 mm and wire has radius of 4.0 mm . The resistance of wire B is . The resistance of wire A is .
Answer: 32Step-by-step solution → - Question 58Physics· Moving Charges and Magnetic Field
Two parallel long current carrying wire separated by a distance 2 r are shown in the figure. The ratio of magnetic field at to the magnetic field produced at is . The value of is
Answer: 5Step-by-step solution → - Question 59Physics· Fluid Mechanics
Mercury is filled in a tube of radius 2 cm up to a height of 30 cm . The force exerted by mercury on the bottom of the tube
is ___ N. (Given, atmospheric pressure , density of mercury ,
Answer: 177Step-by-step solution → - Question 60Chemistry· Chemical Equilibrium
The equilibrium constant for the reaction
is .
The value of for the reaction given below is is
- Option A:
4.9
- Option B:
41.6
- Option C:
49
- Option D:
416
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 61Chemistry· Practical Inorganic chemistry (Qualitative Analysis)
When and is added to a salt (A), the greenish yellow gas liberated as salt (A) is :
- Option A:
NaBr
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 62Chemistry· Chemical Bonding
The correct statement/s about Hydrogen bonding is/are :
A. Hydrogen bonding exists when H is covalently bonded to the highly electro negative atom.
B. Intermolecular H bonding is present in o-nitro phenol
C. Intramolecular H bonding is present in HF .
D. The magnitude of H bonding depends on the physical state of the compound.
E. H-bonding has powerful effect on the structure and properties of compounds.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
- Option A:
A only
- Option B:
A, D, E only
- Option C:
A, B, D only
- Option D:
A, B, C only
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 63Chemistry· Hydrocarbons
In the given reaction sequence, identify the the reagents " " and " ", respectively.

- Option A:
and
- Option B:
and
- Option C:
and
- Option D:
and
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 64Chemistry· IUPAC Nomenclature
Common name of Benzene-1, 2-diol is
- Option A:
quinol
- Option B:
resorcinol
- Option C:
catechol
- Option D:
o-cresol
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 65Chemistry· Surface Chemistry
The adsorbent used in adsorption chromatography is/are
A. silica gel
B. alumina
C. quick lime
D. magnesia
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
- Option A:
B only
- Option B:
C and D only
- Option C:
A and B only
- Option D:
A only
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 66Chemistry· General Organic Chemistry
Correct order of stability of carbanion is
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 67Chemistry· Coordination Compounds
If an iron (III) complex with the formula has no electron in its orbital, then the value of is
- Option A:
5
- Option B:
6
- Option C:
3
- Option D:
4
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 68Chemistry· Electrochemistry
Fuel cell, using hydrogen and oxygen as fuels
A. has been used in spaceship
B. has as efficiency of to produce electricity
C. uses aluminium as catalysts
D. is eco-friendly
E. is actually a type of Galvanic cell only
- Option A:
A,B,C only
- Option B:
A,B,D only
- Option C:
A,B,D,E only
- Option D:
A,D,E only
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 69Chemistry· Structure of Atom
Choose the incorrect statement about Dalton's Atomic Theory:
- Option A:
Compounds are formed when atoms of different elements combine in any ratio.
- Option B:
All the atoms of a given element have identical properties including identical mass.
- Option C:
Matter consists of indivisible atoms.
- Option D:
Chemical reactions involve recorganization of atoms.
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 70Chemistry· Biomolecules
Match List I with List II
LIST I LIST II A. - Glucose and -Galactose I. Functional isomers B. - Glucose and -Glucose II. Homologous C. - Glucose and -Fructose III. Anomers D. - Glucose and -Ribose IV. Epimers Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
- Option A:
A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I
- Option B:
A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II
- Option C:
A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II
- Option D:
A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 71Chemistry· 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 : The correct order of first ionization enthalpy values of and Cl is .
Statement II : The correct order of negative electron gain enthalpy values of and Cl is
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :
- Option A:
Both Statement I and Statement II are true
- Option B:
Both Statement I and Statement II are false
- Option C:
Statement I is false but Statement II is true
- Option D:
Statement I is true but Statement II is false
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 72Chemistry· Electrochemistry
For a strong electrolyte, a plot of molar conductivity against (concentration) is a straight line, with a negative slope, the correct unit for the slope is
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 73Chemistry· d and f Block Elements
A first row transition metal in its +2 oxidation state has a spin-only magnetic moment value of 3.86 BM . The atomic number of the metal is
- Option A:
25
- Option B:
26
- Option C:
22
- Option D:
23
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 74Chemistry· Coordination Compounds
The number of unpaired d-electrons in is
- Option A:
4
- Option B:
2
- Option C:
0
- Option D:
1
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 75Chemistry· Chemical Bonding
The number of species from the following that have pyramidal geometry around the central atom is
- Option A:
4
- Option B:
3
- Option C:
1
- Option D:
2
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 76Chemistry· Structure of Atom
The maximum number of orbitals which can be identified with and is .
Answer: 4Step-by-step solution → - Question 77Chemistry· Chemical Bonding
Number of compounds/species from the following with non-zero dipole moment is
,
Answer: 5Step-by-step solution → - Question 78Chemistry· Nitrogen Containing Organic Compounds
From 6.55 g of aniline, the maximum amount of acetanilide that can be prepared will be
Answer: 95Step-by-step solution → - Question 79Chemistry· Chemical Kinetics
Consider the following reaction, the rate expression of which is given below rate
The reaction is initiated by taking 1 M concentration and each. If the rate constant ( k ) is , then the time taken for A to become 0.1 M is sec. (nearest integer)
Answer: 50Step-by-step solution → - Question 80Chemistry· Carboxylic Acids and Derivatives
Phthalimide is made to undergo following sequence of reactions.
Phthalimide Total number of bonds present in product is/are
Answer: 8Step-by-step solution → - Question 81Chemistry· IUPAC Nomenclature
The total number of 'sigma' and 'Pi' bonds in 2-oxohex-4-ynoic acid is
Answer: 18Step-by-step solution → - Question 82Chemistry· d and f Block Elements
A first row transition metal with highest enthalpy of atomisation, upon reaction with oxygen at high temperature forms oxides of formula (where ). The 'spin-only' magnetic moment value of the amphoteric oxide from the above oxides is BM (near integer) (Given atomic number : , , Co : 27, Ni : ,
Answer: 0Step-by-step solution → - Question 83Chemistry· Solutions and Colligative Properties
2.7 Kg of each of water and acetic acid are mixed, The freezing point of the solution will be . Consider the acetic acid
does not dimerise in water, nor dissociates in water (nearest integer)
[Given : Molar mass of water , acetic acid
acetic acid : freezing point : , acetic acid
Answer: 31Step-by-step solution → - Question 84Chemistry· Aromatic Compounds
Vanillin compound obtained from vanilla beans, has total sum of oxygen atoms and electrons is
Answer: 11Step-by-step solution →
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