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JEE Main 2024 — 9 April, Shift 2
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- Question 1Mathematics· Limits, Continuity and Differentiability
is equal to :
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 2Mathematics· 3D Geometry
Consider the line L passing through the points and . The distance of the point from the line L along the line is equal to :
- Option A:
3
- Option B:
4
- Option C:
5
- Option D:
6
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 3Mathematics· Definite Integration
Let . Then at is equal
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 4Mathematics· Complex Numbers
Let be a complex number such that the real part of is zero. Then, the maximum value of is equal to :
- Option A:
12
- Option B:
- Option C:
10
- Option D:
8
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 5Mathematics· Area under the Curves
The area (in square units) of the region enclosed by the ellipse in the first quadrant below the line is :
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 6Mathematics· Hyperbola
Let the foci of a hyperbola coincide with the foci of the ellipse and the eccentricity
of the hyperbola H be the reciprocal of the eccentricity of the ellipse E. If the length of the transverse axis of is
and the length of its conjugate axis is , then is equal to :
- Option A:
242
- Option B:
225
- Option C:
237
- Option D:
205
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 7Mathematics· Straight lines
Two vertices of a triangle ABC are and , and its orthocentre is . If the coordinates of the point are and the centre of the circle circumscribing the triangle PAB is , then the value of equals :
- Option A:
51
- Option B:
81
- Option C:
5
- Option D:
15
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 8Mathematics· Statistics
If the variance of the frequency distribution is 160 , then the value of is
x c 2 c 3 c 4 c 5 c 6 c F 2 1 1 1 1 1 - Option A:
5
- Option B:
8
- Option C:
7
- Option D:
6
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 9Mathematics· Functions
Let the range of the function be . If and are respectively the A.M. and the G.M. of and , then is equal to :
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 10Mathematics· Vector Algebra
Between the following two statements :
Statement-I : Let and . Then the vector satisfying and is of magnitude .
Statement-II : In a triangle .
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 incorrect
- Option B:
Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct
- Option C:
Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct
- Option D:
Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 11Mathematics· Definite Integration
is equal to :
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 12Mathematics· Binomial Theorem
The sum of the coefficient of and in the binomial expansion of is :
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 13Mathematics· Matrices
LetB=\left[ \begin{array}{*{35}{l}}1 & 3 \\1 & 5 \\\end{array} \right] and be a matrix such that . If and , then is equal to :
- Option A:
16
- Option B:
2
- Option C:
8
- Option D:
10
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 14Mathematics· Differential Equations
If , then at is equal to :
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 15Mathematics· Definite Integration
The integral is equal to:
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 16Mathematics· Sequence and Series
Let , ar, , ........be an infinite G.P. If and , then is equal to :
- Option A:
27
- Option B:
46
- Option C:
38
- Option D:
31
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 17Mathematics· Probability
If an unbiased dice is rolled thrice, then the probability of getting a greater number in the roll than the number obtained
in the roll, , is equal to :
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 18Mathematics· Definite Integration
The value of the integral is :
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 19Mathematics· Quadratic Equations
Let , be the roots of the equation .
Let . Then is equal to :
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 20Mathematics· Vector Algebra
Let where and are integers and .
Let the values of the ordered pair for which the area of the parallelogram of diagonals and is , be
and . Then is equal to
- Option A:
17
- Option B:
24
- Option C:
21
- Option D:
19
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 21Mathematics· Parabola
Consider the circle and the parabola .If the set of all values of , for which three chords of the circle C on three distinct lines passing through the point are bisected by the parabola is the interval , then is equal to
Answer: 80Step-by-step solution → - Question 22Mathematics· Application of Derivatives
Let the set of all values of , for which does not
have any critical point, be the interval . Then 16 ab is equal to .
Answer: 252Step-by-step solution → - Question 23Mathematics· Differential Equations
For a differentiable function , suppose , where and . Then is equal to .
Answer: 61Step-by-step solution → - Question 24Mathematics· Permutations and Combinations
The number of integers, between 100 and 1000 having the sum of their digits equals to 14 , is .
Answer: 70Step-by-step solution → - Question 25Mathematics· Functions
Let and
. Then the number of one-one functions from to is equal to
Answer: 24Step-by-step solution → - Question 26Mathematics· Parabola
Let and C be three points on the parabola and let the line segment meet the line through parallel to the x -axis at the point D . Let M and N respectively be the feet of the perpendiculars from and on . Then is equal to
Answer: 36Step-by-step solution → - Question 27Mathematics· 3D Geometry
The square of the distance of the image of the point in the line , from the origin is
Answer: 62Step-by-step solution → - Question 28Mathematics· Sequence and Series
If , then
is equal to-
Answer: 1011Step-by-step solution → - Question 29Mathematics· Inverse Trigonometric Functions
Let the inverse trigonometric functions take principal values. The number of real solutions of the equation
, is
Answer: 0Step-by-step solution → - Question 30Mathematics· Definite Integration
Consider the matrices : \text{A}=\left[ \begin{matrix}2 & -5 \\3 & \text{ }\!\!~\!\!\text{ m} \\\end{matrix} \right],\text{B}=\left[ \begin{array}{*{35}{l}}20 \\ \text{ }\!\!~\!\!\text{ m} \\\end{array} \right]
and X=\left[ \begin{array}{*{35}{l}}x \\ y \\\end{array}\right]. Let the set of all , for which the system of equations has a negative solution
(i.e., and ), be the interval (a, b). Then is equal to .
Answer: 450Step-by-step solution → - Question 31Physics· Nuclear Physics
A nucleus at rest disintegrates into two smaller nuclei with their masses in the ratio of . After disintegration they will move
- Option A:
In opposite directions with speed in the ratio of respectively
- Option B:
In opposite directions with speed in the ratio of respectively
- Option C:
In the same direction with same speed.
- Option D:
In opposite directions with the same speed.
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 32Physics· Kinetic Theory of Gases
The temperature of a gas is and the average translational kinetic energy of its molecules is K . The temperature at which the average translational kinetic energy of the molecules of the same gas becomes 2 K is :
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 33Physics· Atomic Physics
A hydrogen atom in ground state is given an energy of 10.2 eV. How many spectral lines will be emitted due to transition of electrons?
- Option A:
6
- Option B:
3
- Option C:
10
- Option D:
1
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 34Physics· Electromagnetic Waves
The magnetic field in a plane electromagnetic wave is .
The corresponding electric field will be
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 35Physics· Electromagnetic Induction
A square loop of side 15 cm being moved towards right at a constant speed of as shown in figure. The front edge enters the 50 cm wide magnetic field at . The value of induced emf in the loop at will be :

- Option A:
0.3 mV
- Option B:
4.5 mV
- Option C:
zero
- Option D:
3 mV
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 36Physics· Motion in one Dimension
Two cars are travelling towards each other at speed of each. When the cars are 300 m apart, both the drivers apply brakes and the cars retard at the rate of . The distance between them when they come to rest is :
- Option A:
200 m
- Option B:
50 m
- Option C:
100 m
- Option D:
25 m
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 37Physics· Semiconductor and Electronic Devices
The characteristics of an electronic device shown in the figure. The device is :

- Option A:
a solar cell
- Option B:
a transistor which can be used as an amplifier
- Option C:
a zener diode which can be used as voltage regulator
- Option D:
a diode which can be used as a rectifier
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 38Physics· Mechanical Properties of Matter
The excess pressure inside a soap bubble is thrice the excess pressure inside a second soap bubble. The ratio between the volume of the first and the second bubble is :
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 39Physics· Units, Dimensions & Error Analysis
The de-Broglie wavelength associated with a particle of mass and energy is . The dimensional formula for Planck's constant is :
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 40Physics· Gravitation
A satellite of mass is revolving in circular orbit of radius 2 R . If energy is supplied to the satellite, it would revolve in a new circular orbit of radius : (use radius of earth)
- Option A:
2.5 R
- Option B:
3 R
- Option C:
4 R
- Option D:
6 R
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 41Physics· Moving Charges and Magnetic Field
A proton and a deutron having same kinetic energies enter a region of uniform magnetic field , moving perpendicular to . The ratio of the radius of deutron path to the radius of the proton path is :
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 42Physics· Atomic Physics
UV light of 4.13 eV is incident on a photosensitive metal surface having work function 3.13 eV . The maximum kinetic energy of ejected photoelectrons will be :
- Option A:
4.13 eV
- Option B:
1 eV
- Option C:
3.13 eV
- Option D:
7.26 eV
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 43Physics· Nuclear Physics
The energy released in the fusion of 2 kg of hydrogen deep in the sun is and the energy released in the fission of 2 kg of
is . The ratio is approximately : (Consider the fusion reaction as
, energy released in the fission reaction of is 200 MeV per
fission nucleus and )
- Option A:
9.13
- Option B:
15.04
- Option C:
7.62
- Option D:
25.6
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 44Physics· Newton's Laws of Motion
A 1 kg mass is suspended from the ceiling by a rope of length 4 m . A horizontal force ' ' is applied at the mid point of the rope so that the rope makes an angle of with respect to the vertical axis as shown in figure. The magnitude of F is :

- Option A:
- Option B:
1 N
- Option C:
- Option D:
10 N
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 45Physics· Mechanical Properties of Matter
A spherical ball of radius and density falls freely under gravity through a distance before entering a tank of water, If after entering in water the velocity of the ball does not change, then the value of is approximately : (The coefficient of viscosity of water is
- Option A:
2296 m
- Option B:
2249 m
- Option C:
2518 m
- Option D:
2396 m
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 46Physics· Magnetism and Matter
A straight magnetic strip has a magnetic moment of . If the strip is bent in a semicircular shape, its magnetic moment will be (Given )
Answer: 28Step-by-step solution → - Question 47Physics· Simple Harmonic Motion
A particle of mass 0.50 kg executes simple harmonic motion under force . The time period of oscillation is . The value of x is (Given )
Answer: 22Step-by-step solution → - Question 48Physics· Alternating Current
A capacitor of reactance and a resistor of resistance are connected in series with an ac source of peak value . The power dissipation in the circuit is W.
Answer: 4Step-by-step solution → - Question 49Physics· Electrostatics
An electric field exists in space. A cube of side 2 m is placed in the space as per figure given below.
The electric flux through the cube is .
Answer: 16Step-by-step solution → - Question 50Physics· Rotational Dynamics
A circular disc reaches from top to bottom of an inclined plane of length . When it slips down the plane, if takes t s . When it rolls down the plane then it takes , where is
Answer: 3Step-by-step solution → - Question 51Physics· Current Electricity
To determine the resistance (R) of a wire, a circuit is designed below, The V-I characteristic curve for this circuit is plotted for the voltmeter and the ammeter readings as shown in figure. The value of R is .... .
Answer: 2500Step-by-step solution → - Question 52Physics· Vectors and Scalars
The resultant of two vectors and is perpendicular to and its magnitude is half that of . The angle between vectors and is
Answer: 150Step-by-step solution → - Question 53Physics· Wave Optics
Monochromatic light of wavelength 500 nm is used in Young's double slit experiment. An interference pattern is obtained on a screen When one of the slits is covered with a very thin glass plate (refractive index ), the central maximum is shifted to a position previously occupied by the bright fringe. The thickness of the glass-plate is ..
Answer: 4Step-by-step solution → - Question 54Physics· Work, Power & Energy
A force displaces a body from to . Work done by this force is ............J.
Answer: 58Step-by-step solution → - Question 55Physics· Current Electricity
At room temperature , the resistance of a heating element is . The temperature coefficient of the material is . The temperature of the element, when its resistance is , is .
Answer: 1027Step-by-step solution → - Question 56Chemistry· General Organic Chemistry
The correct stability order of the following resonance structures of is
- Option A:
II III I
- Option B:
III II I
- Option C:
I II III
- Option D:
II I III
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 57Chemistry· Chemical Bonding
The correct increasing order for bond angles among and is :
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 58Chemistry· Practical Organic Chemistry
Match List I with List II
LIST-I (Test) LIST-II (Observation) A. Br water test I. Yellow orange or orange red precipitate formed B. Ceric ammonium nitrate test II. Reddish orange colour disappears C. Ferric chloride test III. Red colour appears D. 2, 4-DNP test IV. Blue, Green, Violet or Red colour appear Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
- Option A:
A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV
- Option B:
A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I
- Option C:
A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II
- Option D:
A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 59Chemistry· Electrochemistry
Match List I with List II
LIST-I (Cell) LIST-II (Use/Property/Reaction) A. Leclanche cell I. Converts energy of combustion into electrical energy B. Ni-Cd cell II. Does not involve any ion in solution and is used in hearing aids C. Fuel cell III. Rechargeable 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-I, D-II
- Option D:
A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 60Chemistry· Coordination Compounds
Match List I with List II
LIST-I LIST-II A. I. sp B. II. sp C. III. dsp D. IV. d Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
- Option A:
A-III, B-I, C-II, D-IV
- Option B:
A-III, B-II, C-IV, D-I
- Option C:
A-I, B-III, C-II, D-IV
- Option D:
A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 61Chemistry· Coordination Compounds
The coordination environment of ion in its complex with EDTA is :
- Option A:
tetrahedral
- Option B:
octahedral
- Option C:
square planar
- Option D:
trigonal prismatic
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 62Chemistry· Biomolecules
The incorrect statement about Glucose is :
- Option A:
Glucose is soluble in water because of having aldehyde functional group
- Option B:
Glucose remains in multiple isomeric form in its aqueous solution
- Option C:
Glucose is an aldohexose
- Option D:
Glucose is one of the monomer unit in sucrose
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 63Chemistry· Aldehydes and Ketones
Which of the following compound can give positive iodoform test when treated with aqueous KOH solution followed by potassium hypoiodite.
- Option A:

- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 64Chemistry· Ionic Equilibrium
For a sparingly soluble salt , the equilibrium concentrations of ions and ions are and , respectively. The solubility product of is :
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 65Chemistry· Alkyl and Aryl Halides
Major product of the following reaction is
- Option A:

- Option B:

- Option C:

- Option D:

Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 66Chemistry· d and f Block Elements
Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Statement I and the other is labelled as Statement II.
Statement I : The higher oxidation states are more stable down the group among transition elements unlike p-block elements.
Statement II : Copper can not liberate hydrogen from weak acids.
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:
Both Statement I and Statement II are true
- Option D:
Statement I is true but Statement II is false
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 67Chemistry· Hydrocarbons
The incorrect statement regarding ethyne is
- Option A:
The bonds in ethyne is shorter than that in ethene
- Option B:
Both carbons are sp hybridised
- Option C:
Ethyne is linear
- Option D:
The carbon-carbon bonds in ethyne is weaker than that in ethene
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 68Chemistry· Structure of Atom
Match List I with List II.
List-I (Element) List-II (Electronic Configuration) A. N I. B. S II. C. Br III. D Kr IV. Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
- Option A:
A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I
- Option B:
A-III, B-II, C-I, D-IV
- Option C:
A-I, B-IV, C-III, D-II
- Option D:
A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 69Chemistry· p-Block (I) (Grp. 13, 14)
Match List I with List II
List-I List-II A. Melting point I. B. Ionic Radius II. C. III. D Atomic Radius IV. Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
- Option A:
A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II
- Option B:
A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I
- Option C:
A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III
- Option D:
A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 70Chemistry· Aldehydes and Ketones
Which of the following compounds will give silver mirror with ammoniacal silver nitrate?
(A) Formic acid
(B) Formaldehyde
(C) Benzaldehyde
(D) Acetone
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
- Option A:
C and D only
- Option B:
A, B and C only
- Option C:
A only
- Option D:
B and C only
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 71Chemistry· Electrochemistry
Which out of the following is a correct equation to show change in molar conductivity with respect to concentration for a weak electrolyte, if the symbols carry their usual meaning :
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 72Chemistry· d and f Block Elements
The electronic configuration of Einsteinium is : Given atomic number of Einsteinium
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 73Chemistry· p-Block Elements (Group 15-18)
Number of oxygen atoms present in chemical formula of fuming sulphuric acid is .
Answer: 7Step-by-step solution → - Question 74Chemistry· d and f Block Elements
A transition metal ' M ' among and Fe has the highest second ionisation enthalpy. The spin only
magnetic moment value of ion is BM (Near integer)
(Given atomic number : 24,
Answer: 6Step-by-step solution → - Question 75Chemistry· Solutions and Colligative Properties
The vapour pressure of pure benzene and methyl benzene at is given as 80 Torr and 24 Torr, respectively. The mole fraction of methyl benzene in vapour phase, in equilibrium with an equimolar mixture of those two liquids (ideal solution) at the same temperature is (nearest integer)
Answer: 23Step-by-step solution → - Question 76Chemistry· Practical Inorganic chemistry (Qualitative Analysis)
Consider the following test for a group-IV cation. (Black precipitate) + byproduct aqua regia
byproduct The spin only magnetic moment
value of the metal complex C is BM. (Nearest integer)
Answer: 0Step-by-step solution → - Question 77Chemistry· Chemical Kinetics
Consider the following first order gas phase reaction at constant temperature If the total pressure of the gases is found to be 200 torr after 23 sec . and 300 torr upon the complete decomposition of A after a very long time, then the rate constant of the given reaction is (nearest integer) [Given :
Answer: 3Step-by-step solution → - Question 78Chemistry· Practical Organic Chemistry
In the given TLC, the distance of spot are 5 cm & 7 cm , from the bottom of TLC plate, respectively. value of is times more than . The value of is .
Answer: 15Step-by-step solution → - Question 79Chemistry· Structure of Atom
Based on Heisenberg's uncertainty principle, the uncertainty in the velocity of the electron to be found within an atomic nucleus of diameter is (nearest integer).
[Given: mass of electron , Planck's constant , ]
Answer: 58Step-by-step solution → - Question 80Chemistry· Aromatic Compounds
Number of compounds from the following which cannot undergo Friedel-Crafts reactions is : toluene, nitrobenzene, xylene, cumene, aniline, chlorobenzene, m -nitroaniline, m -dinitrobenzene
Answer: 4Step-by-step solution → - Question 81Chemistry· Chemical Bonding
Total number of electron present in molecular orbitals of and is
Answer: 6Step-by-step solution → - Question 82Chemistry· Thermodynamics & Thermochemistry
When and , then the temperature of vapour, at one
atmosphere is K.
Answer: 400Step-by-step solution →
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