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JEE Main 2024 — 27 January, Shift 2
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- Question 1Mathematics· Inverse Trigonometric Functions
Considering only the principal values of inverse trigonometric functions, the number of positive real values of satisfying is :
- Option A:
More than 2
- Option B:
1
- Option C:
2
- Option D:
0
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 2Mathematics· Limits, Continuity and Differentiability
Consider the function defined by and the function defined by . Then
- Option A:
is continuous but not differentiable at
- Option B:
is not continuous for all
- Option C:
is neither continuous nor differentiable at
- Option D:
is continuous and differentiable for all
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 3Mathematics· 3D Geometry
Let the image of the point in the line be the point . Then which one of the following points lies on the line passing through and making angles and with -axis and -axis respectively and an acute angle with x -axis?
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 4Mathematics· Straight lines
Let R be the interior region between the lines and containing the origin. The set of all values of , for which the points lie in , is:
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 5Mathematics· Sequence and Series
The term from the end of the progression is :-
- Option A:
-118
- Option B:
-110
- Option C:
-115
- Option D:
-100
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 6Mathematics· Functions
Let and be defined as and . Then the domain of the function fog is :
- Option A:
- Option B:
R
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 7Mathematics· Definite Integration
For , the value of the integral is :
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 8Mathematics· Application of Derivatives
Let and for all . If is decreasing in and increasing in , then is
- Option A:
24
- Option B:
0
- Option C:
18
- Option D:
20
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 9Mathematics· Limits, Continuity and Differentiability
If , then is equal to :
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 10Mathematics· Quadratic Equations
If are the roots of the equation, and , then
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 11Mathematics· Sets and Relations
Let A and B be two finite sets with m and n elements respectively. The total number of subsets of the set is 56 more than the total number of subsets of . Then the distance of the point from the point is
- Option A:
10
- Option B:
6
- Option C:
4
- Option D:
8
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 12Mathematics· Determinants
The values of , for which lie in the interval
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 13Mathematics· Probability
An urn contains 6 white and 9 black balls. Two successive draws of 4 balls are made without replacement. The probability, that the first draw gives all white balls and the second draw gives all black balls, is
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 14Mathematics· Indefinite Integration
The integral is equal to :
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 15Mathematics· Trigonometry Ratios and Identities
If has exactly 7 solutions in the interval , for the least value of then is equal to :
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 16Mathematics· Vector Algebra
The position vectors of the vertices and of a triangle are and respectively. Let denotes the length of the angle bisector AD of where D is on the line segment BC , then equals :
- Option A:
49
- Option B:
42
- Option C:
50
- Option D:
45
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 17Mathematics· Differential Equations
If is the solution curve of the differential equation , and the slope of the curve is never zero, then the value of equals :
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 18Mathematics· Ellipse
Let be the eccentricity of the hyperbola and be the eccentricity of the ellipse , which passes through the foci of the hyperbola. If , then the length of the chord of the ellipse parallel to the x -axis and passing through is :
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 19Mathematics· Permutations and Combinations
Let and . Then :
- Option A:
and
- Option B:
and
- Option C:
and
- Option D:
and
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 20Mathematics· 3D Geometry
Let the position vectors of the vertices and C of a triangle be and respectively. Let and be the lengths of perpendiculars drawn from the ortho center of the triangle on the sides and CA respectively, then equals :
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 21Mathematics· Probability
The mean and standard deviation of 15 observations were found to be 12 and 3 respectively. On rechecking it was found that an observation was read as 10 in place of 12 . If and denote the mean and variance of the correct observations respectively, then is equal to
Answer: 2521Step-by-step solution → - Question 22Mathematics· Area under the Curves
If the area of the region is , then is equal to....
Answer: 304Step-by-step solution → - Question 23Mathematics· Matrices
Let A be a real matrix and I be the identity matrix of order 2. If the roots of the equation be -1 and 3 , then the sum of the diagonal elements of the matrix is.
Answer: 10Step-by-step solution → - Question 24Mathematics· Straight lines
If the sum of squares of all real values of , for which the lines and do not form a triangle is , then the greatest integer less than or equal to p is
Answer: 32Step-by-step solution → - Question 25Mathematics· Binomial Theorem
The coefficient of in the expansion of is equal to
Answer: 0Step-by-step solution → - Question 26Mathematics· Differential Equations
If the solution curve, of the differential equation passing through the point is , then is equal to
Answer: 11Step-by-step solution → - Question 27Mathematics· Definite Integration
Let , where is a continuous odd function. If , then is equal to.
Answer: 2Step-by-step solution → - Question 28Mathematics· Circles
Consider a circle , where . If the circle touches the line at the point , whose distance from the origin is , then is equal to.
Answer: 100Step-by-step solution → - Question 29Mathematics· 3D Geometry
The lines and intersect at the point . If the distance of P from the line is , then is equal to.
Answer: 108Step-by-step solution → - Question 30Mathematics· Complex Numbers
Let the complex numbers lie o the circles and respectively, where . Then the value of 100 is….
Answer: 20Step-by-step solution → - Question 31Physics· Units, Dimensions & Error Analysis
The equation of state of a real gas is given by , where and T are pressure. volume and temperature respectively and R is the universal gas constant. The dimensions of is similar to that of :
- Option A:
PV
- Option B:
- Option C:
RT
- Option D:
R
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 32Physics· Current Electricity
Wheatstone bridge principle is used to measure the specific resistance of given wire, having length , radius . If is the resistance of wire, then specific resistance is : . If the length of the wire gets doubled then the value of specific resistance will be :
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 33Physics· Gravitation
Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R ).
Assertion (A): The angular speed of the moon in its orbit about the earth is more than the angular speed of the earth in its orbit about the sun.
Reason (R): The moon takes less time to move around the earth than the time taken by the earth to move around the sun.
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 and (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 34Physics· Friction
Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Statement I and the other is labelled as Statement II:
Statement I: The limiting force of static friction depends on the area of contact and independent of materials.
Statement II: The limiting force of kinetic friction is independent of the area of contact and depends on materials.
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: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 35Physics· Current Electricity
A current of deflects the coil of a moving coil galvanometer through . The current to cause deflection through radian is :
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 36Physics· Nuclear Physics
The atomic mass of is 12.000000 u and that of is 13.003354 u . The required energy to remove a neutron from , if mass of neutron is 1.008665 u , will be :
- Option A:
62.5 MeV
- Option B:
6.25 MeV
- Option C:
4.95 MeV
- Option D:
49.5 MeV
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 37Physics· Work, Power & Energy
A ball suspended by a thread swings in a vertical plane so that its magnitude of acceleration in the extreme position and lowest position are equal. The angle of thread deflection in the extreme position will be :
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 38Physics· Current Electricity
Three voltmeters, all having different internal resistances are joined as shown in figure. When some potential difference is applied across A and B , their readings are and . Choose the correct option.
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 39Physics· Kinetic Theory of Gases
The total kinetic energy of 1 mole of oxygen at is : [Use universal gas constant
- Option A:
6845.5 J
- Option B:
5942.0 J
- Option C:
6232.5 J
- Option D:
5670.5 J
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 40Physics· Units, Dimensions & Error Analysis
Given below are two statements: One is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R)
Assertion (A): In Vernier calliper if positive zero error exists, then while taking measurements, the reading taken will be more than the actual reading.
Reason (R): The zero error in Vernier Calliper might have happened due to manufacturing defect or due to rough handling.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below
- Option A:
Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of
- Option B:
Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct explanation of
- Option C:
(A) is true but (R) is false
- Option D:
(A) is false but (R) is true
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 41Physics· Electromagnetic Induction
Primary side of a transformer is connected to supply. Turns ratio of primary to secondary winding is . Load resistance connected to secondary side is . The power consumed in it is :
- Option A:
12.5 W
- Option B:
10.0 W
- Option C:
11.5 W
- Option D:
12.0 W
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 42Physics· Thermodynamics
During an adiabatic process, the pressure of a gas is found to be proportional to the cube of its absolute temperature. The ratio of for the gas is :
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 43Physics· Atomic Physics
The threshold frequency of a metal with work function 6.63 eV is :
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 44Physics· Mechanical Properties of Matter
Given below are two statements: One is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R)
Assertion (A): The property of body, by virtue of which it tends to regain its original shape when the external force is removed, is Elasticity.
Reason (R): The restoring force depends upon the bonded inter atomic and inter molecular force of solid.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct 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 and (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 45Physics· Wave Optics
When a polaroid sheet is rotated between two crossed polaroids then the transmitted light intensity will be maximum for a rotation of :
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 46Physics· Atomic Physics
An object is placed in a medium of refractive index 3. An electromagnetic wave of intensity falls normally on the object and it is absorbed completely. The radiation pressure on the object would be (speed of light in free space :
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 47Physics· Electrostatics
Given below are two statements : one is labelled a Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R)
Assertion (A): Work done by electric field on moving a positive charge on an equipotential surface is always zero.
Reason (R): Electric lines of forces are always perpendicular to equipotential surfaces.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct 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 and (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 48Physics· Rotational Dynamics
A heavy iron bar of weight 12 kg is having its one end on the ground and the other on the shoulder of a man. The rod makes an angle with the horizontal, the weight experienced by the man is :
- Option A:
6 kg
- Option B:
12 kg
- Option C:
3 kg
- Option D:
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 49Physics· Motion in one Dimension
A bullet is fired into a fixed target looses one third of its velocity after travelling 4 cm . It penetrates further before coming to rest. The value of is :
- Option A:
21
- Option B:
53
- Option C:
32
- Option D:
41
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 50Physics· Moving Charges and Magnetic Field
The magnetic field at the centre of a wire loop formed by two semicircular wires of radii and carrying current as per figure given below is . The value of is (Centre O is common for all segments)
Answer: 3Step-by-step solution → - Question 51Physics· Electrostatics
Two charges of and are placed at the points and located in an electric field . The magnitude of the torque acting on the dipole is , Where .
Answer: 2Step-by-step solution → - Question 52Physics· Sound Waves
A closed organ pipe 150 cm long gives 7 beats per second with an open organ pipe of length 350 cm , both vibrating in fundamental mode. The velocity of sound is .
Answer: 294Step-by-step solution → - Question 53Physics· Motion in one Dimension
A body falling under gravity covers two points A and B separated by 80 m in 2 s . The distance of upper point A from the starting point is {\rm{g}} = 10{\rm{;m}}{{\rm{s}}^{ - 2}}$ )
Answer: 45Step-by-step solution → - Question 54Physics· Fluid Mechanics
The reading of pressure metre attached with a closed pipe is . On opening the valve, water starts flowing and the reading of pressure metre falls to . The velocity of water is found to be . The value of V is
Answer: 50Step-by-step solution → - Question 55Physics· Rotational Dynamics
A ring and a solid sphere roll down the same inclined plane without slipping. They start from rest. The radii of both bodies are identical and the ratio of their kinetic energies is where is
Answer: 7Step-by-step solution → - Question 56Physics· Wave Optics
A parallel beam of monochromatic light of wavelength 5000\ is incident normally on a single narrow slit of width 0.001 mm . The light is focused by convex lens on screen, placed on its focal plane. The first minima will be formed for the angle of diffraction of (degree).
Answer: 30Step-by-step solution → - Question 57Physics· Electrostatics
The electric potential at the surface of an atomic nucleus ) of radius is .
Answer: 8Step-by-step solution → - Question 58Physics· Atomic Physics
If Rydberg's constant is , the longest wavelength of radiation in Paschen series will be , where .
Answer: 144Step-by-step solution → - Question 59Physics· Alternating Current
A series circuit with and , is connected across an ac source of supply. The power factor of the circuit would be .
Answer: 1Step-by-step solution → - Question 60Chemistry· Electrochemistry
Which of the following statements is not correct about rusting of iron?
- Option A:
Coating of iron surface by tin prevents rusting, even if the tin coating is peeling off.
- Option B:
When pH lies above 9 or 10 , rusting of iron does not take place
- Option C:
Dissolved acidic oxides in water act as catalyst in the process of rusting.
- Option D:
Rusting of iron is envisaged as setting up of electrochemical cell on the surface of iron object
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 61Chemistry· 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) : In the Lanthanoids, the formation of is favoured by its noble gas configuration.
Statement (II) : is a strong oxidant reverting to the common +3 state.
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: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 62Chemistry· d and f Block Elements
Choose the correct option having all the elements with electronic configuration from the following:
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
0
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 63Chemistry· Alcohols, Ethers and Phenols
Phenolic group can be identified by a positive:
- Option A:
Phthalein dye test
- Option B:
Lucas test
- Option C:
Tollen's test
- Option D:
Carbylamine test
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 64Chemistry· Carboxylic Acids and Derivatives
The molecular formula of second homologue in the homologous series of mono carboxylic acids is
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 65Chemistry· Practical Organic Chemistry
The technique used for purification of steam volatile water immiscible substance is:
- Option A:
Fractional distillation
- Option B:
Fractional distillation under reduced pressure
- Option C:
Distillation
- Option D:
Steam distillation
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 66Chemistry· Alcohols, Ethers and Phenols
The final product A , formed in the following reaction sequence is:

- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 67Chemistry· Alcohols, Ethers and Phenols
Match the List-I with List-II and choose the correct answer from the options given below:
List I (Reaction) List II (Reagent(s)) (A) (I) (B) (II) (i) NaOH (ii) (C) (III) (i) (ii) NaOH (iii) HCl (D) (IV) (i) NaOH (ii) (iii) HCl - Option A:
(A)-(IV), (B)-(I), (C)-(III), (D)-(II)
- Option B:
(A)-(II), (B)-(III), (C)-(I), (D)-(IV)
- Option C:
(A)-(II), (B)-(I), (C)-(III), (D)-(IV)
- Option D:
(A)-(IV), (B)-(III), (C)-(I), (D)-(II)
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 68Chemistry· p-Block Elements (Group 15-18)
Given below are two statements , one is labelled as Statement I and the other is labelled as Statement II.
Statement (I) : Oxygen being the first member of group 16 exhibits only -2 oxidation state.
Statement (II) : Down the group 16 stability of +4 oxidation state decreases and +6 oxidation state increases.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
- Option A:
Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
- Option B:
Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
- Option C:
Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
- Option D:
Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 69Chemistry· Coordination Compounds
Identify from the following species in which hybridization is shown by central atom:
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 70Chemistry· Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry (Mole Concept) + Stoichiometry
The quantity which changes with temperature is:
- Option A:
Molarity
- Option B:
Mass percentage
- Option C:
Molality
- Option D:
Mole fraction
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 71Chemistry· Biomolecules
Which structure of protein remains intact after coagulation of egg white on boiling?
- Option A:
Primary
- Option B:
Tertiary
- Option C:
secondary
- Option D:
Quarternary
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 72Chemistry· Redox Reactions
Which of the following cannot function as an oxidising agent?
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 73Chemistry· Isomerism
The incorrect statement regarding conformations of ethane is:
- Option A:
Ethane has infinite number of conformations
- Option B:
The dihedral angle in staggered conformation is
- Option C:
Eclipsed conformation is the most stable conformation
- Option D:
The conformations of ethane are interconvertible to one-another.
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 74Chemistry· d and f Block Elements
Identity the incorrect pair from the following:
- Option A:
Photography - AgBr
- Option B:
Polythene preparation
- Option C:
Haber process - Iron
- Option D:
Wacker process -
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 75Chemistry· d and f Block Elements
Total number of ions from the following with noble gas configuration is .
and
Answer: 3Step-by-step solution → - Question 76Chemistry· Chemical Kinetics
Time required for completion of of a First order reaction is times of half life of the reaction.
Answer: 10Step-by-step solution → - Question 77Chemistry· Chemical Bonding
The number of non-polar molecules from the following is
Answer: 4Step-by-step solution → - Question 78Chemistry· Coordination Compounds
The Spin only magnetic moment value of square planar complex is B.M.
(Nearest integer) (Given atomic number for )
Answer: 0Step-by-step solution → - Question 79Chemistry· Thermodynamics & Thermochemistry
For a certain thermochemical reaction at ,
equilibrium constant is -
Answer: 37Step-by-step solution → - Question 80Chemistry· Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry (Mole Concept) + Stoichiometry
Volume of (formula weight ) which can be prepared from of is .
Answer: 7Step-by-step solution → - Question 81Chemistry· Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry (Mole Concept) + Stoichiometry
One mole of is oxidised by moles of to form moles of . Find the value of .
Answer: 8Step-by-step solution → - Question 82Chemistry· Nitrogen Containing Organic Compounds
9.3 g of aniline is subjected to reaction with excess of acetic anhydride to prepare acetanilide. The mass of acetanilide produced if the reaction is 100% completed is g. (Given molar mass in g mol : , : , : , : )
Answer: 135Step-by-step solution → - Question 83Chemistry· Isomerism
Total number of compounds with Chiral carbon atoms from following is .
Answer: 5Step-by-step solution →
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