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JEE Main 2024 — 27 January, Shift 1
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- Question 1Mathematics· Permutations and Combinations
if and only if :
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 2Mathematics· 3D Geometry
The distance, of the point from the line along the line , is :
- Option A:
12
- Option B:
14
- Option C:
18
- Option D:
21
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 3Mathematics· Differential Equations
Let and be solutions of the differential equations and respectively, . Given that and , the value of , for which , is :
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 4Mathematics· Definite Integration
If be the orthocentre of the triangle whose vertices are and , and , then is equal to :
- Option A:
72
- Option B:
88
- Option C:
80
- Option D:
66
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 5Mathematics· Binomial Theorem
If A denotes the sum of all the coefficients in the expansion of and denotes the sum of all the coefficients in the expansion of , then :
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 6Mathematics· Sequence and Series
The number of common terms in the progressions , up to term and , ......., up to term is :
- Option A:
9
- Option B:
5
- Option C:
7
- Option D:
8
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 7Mathematics· Parabola
If the shortest distance of the parabola from the centre of the circle is , then is equal to :
- Option A:
16
- Option B:
24
- Option C:
20
- Option D:
36
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 8Mathematics· 3D Geometry
If the shortest distance between the lines and is , then the sum of all possible values of is :
- Option A:
5
- Option B:
8
- Option C:
7
- Option D:
10
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 9Mathematics· Definite Integration
If , where are rational numbers, then is equal to :
- Option A:
4
- Option B:
10
- Option C:
7
- Option D:
8
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 10Mathematics· Sets and Relations
Let . Suppose is the set of all the subsets of , then the relation is :
- Option A:
symmetric and reflexive only
- Option B:
reflexive only
- Option C:
symmetric and transitive only
- Option D:
symmetric only
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 11Mathematics· Complex Numbers
If , then, is:
- Option A:
1
- Option B:
0
- Option C:
3
- Option D:
2
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 12Mathematics· Circles
Four distinct points and lie on a circle for equal to :
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 13Mathematics· Limits, Continuity and Differentiability
Consider the function. Where denotes the greatest integer less than or equal to . If denotes the set of all ordered pairs such that is continuous at , then the number of elements in is :
- Option A:
2
- Option B:
Infinitely many
- Option C:
4
- Option D:
1
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 14Mathematics· Straight lines
The portion of the line in the first quadrant is trisected by the lines and passing through the origin. The tangent of an angle between the lines and is :
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 15Mathematics· Vector Algebra
Let . Let be the vector such that and . Then is equal to :
- Option A:
32
- Option B:
24
- Option C:
20
- Option D:
36
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 16Mathematics· Limits, Continuity and Differentiability
If and , then the value of is :
- Option A:
36
- Option B:
32
- Option C:
25
- Option D:
30
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 17Mathematics· Matrices
Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Statement I and the other is labelled as Statement II:
Consider the matrix
Statement I: is the inverse of the matrix .
Statement II: . In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct 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 1 and statements ll are incorrect.
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 18Mathematics· Functions
The function ; defined by the highest prime factor of n , is :
- Option A:
both one-one and onto
- Option B:
one-one only
- Option C:
onto only
- Option D:
neither one-one nor onto
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 19Mathematics· Vector Algebra
The least positive integral value of , for which the angle between the vectors and is acute, is
Answer: 5Step-by-step solution → - Question 20Mathematics· Limits, Continuity and Differentiability
Let for a differentiable function , . Then is equal to .
Answer: 2890Step-by-step solution → - Question 21Mathematics· Differential Equations
If the solution of the differential equation is , then is equal to .
Answer: 29Step-by-step solution → - Question 22Mathematics· Area under the Curves
Let the area of the region , be , where and n are coprime numbers. Then is equal to
Answer: 119Step-by-step solution → - Question 23Mathematics· Sequence and Series
If then the value of is
Answer: 9Step-by-step solution → - Question 24Mathematics· Probability
A fair die is tossed repeatedly until a six is obtained. Let X denote the number of tosses required and let and . Then is equal to
Answer: 12Step-by-step solution → - Question 25Mathematics· Trigonometry Ratios and Identities
Let the set of all such that the equation has a solution be and , then pqr is equal to
Answer: 48Step-by-step solution → - Question 26Mathematics· Methods of Differentiation
Let "(2) Then is equal to
Answer: 202Step-by-step solution → - Question 27Mathematics· Matrices
Let where , are column matrices, and , If and is the sum of all the diagonal elements of , then is equal to
Answer: 28Step-by-step solution → - Question 28Mathematics· Complex Numbers
If satisfies the equation and then is equal to
Answer: 5Step-by-step solution → - Question 29Physics· Motion in one Dimension
Position of an ant ( S in metres) moving in plane is given by (where is in second). The magnitude and direction of velocity of the ant at will be :
- Option A:
in y-direction
- Option B:
in x -direction
- Option C:
in z -direction
- Option D:
in y-direction
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 30Physics· Mechanical Properties of Matter
Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Statement I and the other is labelled as Statement II:
Statement I: Viscosity of gases is greater than that of liquids.
Statement II: Surface tension of a liquid decreases due to the presence of insoluble impurities.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :
- Option A:
Statement I is correct but statement II is incorrect
- Option B:
Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct
- Option C:
Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
- Option D:
Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 31Physics· Geometrical Optics
If the refractive index of the material of a prism is , where A is the angle of prism then the angle of minimum deviation will be
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 32Physics· Moving Charges and Magnetic Field
A proton moving with a constant velocity passes through a region of space without any change in its velocity. If and represent the electric and magnetic fields respectively, then the region of space may have :
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
- Option A:
(A), (B) and (C) only
- Option B:
(A), (C) and (D) only
- Option C:
(A), (B) and (D) only
- Option D:
(B), (C) and (D) only
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 33Physics· Gravitation
The acceleration due to gravity on the surface of earth is If the diameter of earth reduces to half of its original value and mass remains constant, then acceleration due to gravity on the surface of earth would be :
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 34Physics· Horizontal Circular Motion
A train is moving with a speed of on rails which are 1.5 m apart. To negotiate a curve radius 400 m , the height by which the outer rail should be raised with respect to the inner rail is (Given,
- Option A:
6.0 cm
- Option B:
5.4 cm
- Option C:
4.8 cm
- Option D:
4.2 cm
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 35Physics· Units, Dimensions & Error Analysis
Identify the physical quantity that cannot be measured using spherometer :
- Option A:
Radius of curvature of concave surface
- Option B:
Specific rotation of liquids
- Option C:
Thickness of thin plates
- Option D:
Radius of curvature of convex surface
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 36Physics· Work, Power & Energy
Two bodies of mass 4 g and 25 g are moving with equal kinetic energies. The ratio of magnitude of their linear momentum is
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 37Physics· Thermodynamics
0.08 kg air is heated at constant volume through . The specific heat of air at constant volume is and joule . The change in its internal energy is approximately.
- Option A:
318 J
- Option B:
298 J
- Option C:
284 J
- Option D:
142 J
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 38Physics· Atomic Physics
The radius of third stationary orbit of electron for Bohr's atom is R . The radius of fourth stationary orbit will be:
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 39Physics· Electromagnetic Induction
A rectangular loop of length 2.5 m and width 2 m is placed at to a magnetic field of 4 T . The loop is removed from the field in 10 sec . The average emf induced in the loop during this time is
- Option A:
-2 V
- Option B:
- Option C:
+1 V
- Option D:
-1 V
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 40Physics· Electrostatics
An electric charge is placed at origin m of co-ordinate system. Two points P and Q are situated at and respectively. The potential difference between the points and will be :
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
0 V
- Option D:
3 V
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 41Physics· Atomic Physics
A convex lens of focal length 40 cm forms an image of an extended source of light on a photoelectric cell. A current I is produced. The lens is replaced by another convex lens having the same diameter but focal length 20 cm . The photoelectric current now is :
- Option A:
- Option B:
4 I
- Option C:
2 I
- Option D:
I
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 42Physics· System Of Particles
A body of mass 1000 kg is moving horizontally with a velocity . If 200 kg extra mass is added, the final velocity (in ) is:
- Option A:
6
- Option B:
2
- Option C:
3
- Option D:
5
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 43Physics· Electromagnetic Waves
A plane electromagnetic wave propagating in x -direction is described by
The intensity of the wave is : (Use )
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 44Physics· Units, Dimensions & Error Analysis
Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Statement I and the other is labelled as Statement II:
Statement I: Planck's constant and angular momentum have same dimensions.
Statement II: Linear momentum and moment of force have same dimensions.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :
- Option A:
Statement I is true but Statement II is false
- Option B:
Both Statement I and Statement II are false
- Option C:
Both Statement I and Statement II are true
- Option D:
Statement I is false but Statement II is true
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 45Physics· Current Electricity
A wire of length 10 cm and radius connected across the right gap of a meter bridge. When a resistance of is connected on the left gap by using a resistance box, the balance length is found to be at 60 cm from the left end. If the resistivity of the wire is , then value of R is :
- Option A:
63
- Option B:
70
- Option C:
66
- Option D:
35
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 46Physics· Current Electricity
A wire of resistance R and length L is cut into 5 equal parts. If these parts are joined parallely, then resultant resistance will be :
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
25 R
- Option D:
5 R
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 47Physics· Kinetic Theory of Gases
The average kinetic energy of a monatomic molecule is 0.414 eV at temperature :
Use
- Option A:
3000 K
- Option B:
3200 K
- Option C:
1600 K
- Option D:
1500 K
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 48Physics· Motion in one Dimension
A particle starts from origin at with a velocity and moves in plane under action of a force which produces a constant acceleration of . If the -coordinate of the particle at that instant is 84 m , then the speed of the particle at this time is . The value of is
Answer: 673Step-by-step solution → - Question 49Physics· Electrostatics
A thin metallic wire having cross sectional area of is used to make a ring of radius 30 cm . A positive charge of is uniformly distributed over the ring, while another positive charge of 30 pC is kept at the centre of the ring. The tension in the ring is N ; provided that the ring does not get deformed (neglect the influence of gravity). (given, SI units)
Answer: 3Step-by-step solution → - Question 50Physics· Electromagnetic Induction
Two coils have mutual inductance 0.002 H . The current changes in the first coil according to the relation , where and . The maximum value of emf in the second coil is . The value of is
Answer: 2Step-by-step solution → - Question 51Physics· Geometrical Optics
Two immiscible liquids of refractive indices and respectively are put in a beaker as shown in the figure. The height of each column is 6 cm . A coin is placed at the bottom of the beaker. For near normal vision, the apparent depth of the coin is . The value of is
Answer: 31Step-by-step solution → - Question 52Physics· Nuclear Physics
In a nuclear fission process, a high mass nuclide with binding energy 7.6 MeV/Nucleon dissociated into middle mass nuclides , having binding energy of Nucleon. The energy released in the process would be MeV .
Answer: 236.6Step-by-step solution → - Question 53Physics· Rotational Dynamics
Four particles each of mass 1 kg are placed at four corners of a square of side 2 m . Moment of inertia of system about an axis perpendicular to its plane and passing through one of its vertex is
Answer: 16Step-by-step solution → - Question 54Physics· Simple Harmonic Motion
A particle executes simple harmonic motion with an amplitude of 4 cm . At the mean position, velocity of the particle is . The distance of the particle from the mean position when its speed becomes is , where
Answer: 12Step-by-step solution → - Question 55Physics· Moving Charges and Magnetic Field
Two long, straight wires carry equal currents in opposite directions as shown in figure. The separation between the wires is 5.0 cm . The magnitude of the magnetic field at a point midway between the wires is
(Given : )
Answer: 160Step-by-step solution → - Question 56Physics· Capacitors and R-C Circuits
The charge accumulated on the capacitor connected in the following circuit (Given )
Answer: 400Step-by-step solution → - Question 57Physics· Fluid Mechanics
If average depth of an ocean is 4000 m and the bulk modulus of water is , then fractional compression of water at the bottom of ocean is . The value of is
(Given, )
Answer: 2Step-by-step solution → - Question 58Chemistry· Biomolecules
Two nucleotides are joined together by a linkage known as :
- Option A:
Phosphodiester linkage
- Option B:
Glycosidic linkage
- Option C:
Disulphide linkage
- Option D:
Peptide linkage
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 59Chemistry· p-Block Elements (Group 15-18)
Element not showing variable oxidation state is
- Option A:
Bromine
- Option B:
Iodine
- Option C:
Chlorine
- Option D:
Fluorine
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 60Chemistry· Structure of Atom
which of the following electronic configuration would be associated with the highest magnetic moment
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 61Chemistry· Solutions and Colligative Properties
A solution of two miscible liquids showing negative deviation from Raoult's law will have :
- Option A:
increased vapour pressure, increased boiling point
- Option B:
increased vapour pressure, decreased boiling point
- Option C:
decreased vapour pressure, decreased boiling point
- Option D:
decreased vapour pressure, increased boiling point
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 62Chemistry· Coordination Compounds
Consider the following complex ions
The correct order of the complex ions, according to their spin only magnetic moment values (in B.M.) is :
- Option A:
R Q P
- Option B:
- Option C:
Q R P
- Option D:
Q P R
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 63Chemistry· Chemical Bonding
Choose the polar molecule from the following :
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: DStep-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: he and series of elements are placed separately in the periodic table to preserve the principle of classification.
Statement II : -block elements can be found in pure form in nature.
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:
Statement I is true but Statement II is false
- Option D:
Both Statement I and Statement II are false
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 65Chemistry· Alcohols, Ethers and Phenols
Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Statement I and the other is labelled as Statement II.
Statement (I) : p-nitrophenol is more acidic than m-nitrophenol and o-nitrophenol.
Statement (II) : Ethanol will give immediate turbidity with Lucas reagent.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct 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 statement I and statement ll are incorrect.
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 66Chemistry· p-Block (I) (Grp. 13, 14)
Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).
Assertion (A) : Melting point of Boron (2453 K) is unusually high in group 13 elements.
Reason (R) : Solid Boron has very strong crystalline lattice.
In the light of the above statements, 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 67Chemistry· Coordination Compounds
Yellow compound of lead chromate gets dissolved on treatment with hot NaOH solution. The product of lead formed is a :
- Option A:
Tetraanionic complex with coordination number six
- Option B:
Neutral complex with coordination number four
- Option C:
Dianionic complex with coordination number six
- Option D:
Dianionic complex with coordination number four
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 68Chemistry· Ionic Equilibrium
Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).
Statement (I) : Aqueous solution of ammonium carbonate is basic.
Statement (II) : Acidic/basic nature of salt solution of a salt of weak acid and weak base depends on and value of acid and the base forming it.
In the light of the 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 1 and statements ll are incorrect.
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 69Chemistry· IUPAC Nomenclature
IUPAC name of following compound is :

- Option A:
1-Ethyl-5,5-dimethyl cyclohexane
- Option B:
3-Ethyl-1,1-dimethyl cyclohexane
- Option C:
1-Ethyl-3, 3-dimethyl cyclohexane
- Option D:
1,1-Dimethyl-3-ethyl cyclohexane
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 70Chemistry· d and f Block Elements
NaCl reacts with conc. and to give reddish fumes (B), which react with NaOH to give yellow solution (C). (B) and (C) respectively are ;
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 71Chemistry· Alkyl and Aryl Halides
The correct statement regarding nucleophilic substitution reaction in a chiral alkyl halide is ;
- Option A:
Retention occurs in reaction and inversion occurs in reaction
- Option B:
Racemisation occurs in reaction and retention occurs in reaction
- Option C:
Racemisation occurs in both and reactions.
- Option D:
Racemisation occurs in reaction and inversion occurs in reaction.
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 72Chemistry· d and f Block Elements
The electronic configuration for Neodymium is: [Atomic Number for Neodymium 60]
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 73Chemistry· Electrochemistry
The mass of silver (Molar mass of ) displaced by a quantity of electricity which displaces 5600 mL of at S.T.P. will be g.
Answer: 108Step-by-step solution → - Question 74Chemistry· Chemical Kinetics
Consider the following data for the reaction:
Experiment (mol L) Rate (mol L s) 1 0.005 2 0.010 3 0.020 Determine the order of the reaction with respect to .
Answer: 2Step-by-step solution → - Question 75Chemistry· Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry (Mole Concept) + Stoichiometry
Mass of methane required to produce of after complete combustion is g.
(Given molar mass in : , , )
Answer: 8Step-by-step solution → - Question 76Chemistry· Thermodynamics & Thermochemistry
If three moles of an ideal gas at 300 K expand isotherrnally from to against a constant opposing pressure of 80 kPa , then the amount of heat transferred is J.
Answer: 1200Step-by-step solution → - Question 77Chemistry· Hydrocarbons
3-Methylhex-2-ene on reaction with HBr in presence of peroxide forms an addition product (A). The number of possible stereoisomers for ' A ' is .
Answer: 4Step-by-step solution → - Question 78Chemistry· Aromatic Compounds
Among the following, total number of meta directing functional groups is (Integer based)
,
Answer: 4Step-by-step solution → - Question 79Chemistry· Structure of Atom
The number of electrons present in all the completely filled subshells having and is .
(Given: principal quantum number and spin quantum number)
Answer: 16Step-by-step solution → - Question 80Chemistry· Chemical Bonding
Sum of bond order of CO and is
Answer: 6Step-by-step solution → - Question 81Chemistry· p-Block Elements (Group 15-18)
From the given list, the number of compounds with +4 oxidation state of Sulphur .
Answer: 3Step-by-step solution → - Question 82Mathematics· Ellipse
The length of the chord of the ellipse , whose mid point is , is equal to :
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: AStep-by-step solution →
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