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JEE Main 2024 — 29 January, Shift 1
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- Question 1Mathematics· Sequence and Series
If in a G.P. of 64 terms, the sum of all the terms is 7 times the sum of the odd terms of the G.P, then the common ratio of the G.P. is equal to
- Option A:
7
- Option B:
4
- Option C:
5
- Option D:
6
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 2Mathematics· Sequence and Series
In an A.P., the sixth terms . If the is the greatest, then the common difference of the A.P., is equal to
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Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 3Mathematics· Functions
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Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 4Mathematics· Probability
A fair die is thrown until 2 appears. Then the probability, that 2 appears in even number of throws, is
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Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 5Mathematics· Complex Numbers
If , is such that and , then is equal to
- Option A:
-4
- Option B:
3
- Option C:
2
- Option D:
-1
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 6Mathematics· Definite Integration
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Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 7Mathematics· Vector Algebra
Let and be three non-zero vectors such that and are non-collinear if is collinear with is collinear with and , then is equal to
- Option A:
35
- Option B:
30
- Option C:
-30
- Option D:
-25
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 8Mathematics· properties of traingles
Let , be the circumcenter of a triangle with vertices and . Let denote the circumradius, denote the area and denote the perimeter of the triangle. Then is
- Option A:
60
- Option B:
53
- Option C:
62
- Option D:
30
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 9Mathematics· Indefinite Integration
For , if and then is equal to
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Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 10Mathematics· Trigonometry Ratios and Identities
If is the solution of then the value of is
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Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 11Mathematics· Differential Equations
A function satisfies with condition . Then is equal to
- Option A:
1
- Option B:
0
- Option C:
-1
- Option D:
2
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 12Mathematics· Vector Algebra
Let be the origin and the position vector of and be and respectively. If the internal bisector of meets the line at C , then the length of OC is
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Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 13Mathematics· Application of Derivatives
Consider the function defined by . Consider the statements (I) The curve intersects the -axis exactly at one point (II) The curve intersects the -axis at
- Option A:
Only (II) is correct
- Option B:
Both (I) and (II) are incorrect
- Option C:
Only (I) is correct
- Option D:
Both (I) and (II) are correct
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 14Mathematics· Determinants
Let and where , Then a value of is
- Option A:
3
- Option B:
5
- Option C:
17
- Option D:
9
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 15Mathematics· 3D Geometry
Let be a triangle with . Suppose is the mid point of PQ . The distance of the centroid of from the point of intersection of the line and is
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69
- Option B:
9
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Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 16Mathematics· Sets and Relations
Let R be a relation on defined by if and only if is divisible by 5 . Then is
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Reflexive and symmetric but not transitive
- Option B:
Reflexive but neither symmetric not transitive
- Option C:
Reflexive, symmetric and transitive
- Option D:
Reflexive and transitive but not symmetric
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 17Mathematics· Definite Integration
If the value of the integral , then the value of a is
- Option A:
3
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- Option C:
2
- Option D:
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 18Mathematics· Methods of Differentiation
SupposeThen the value of is equal to
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0
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Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 19Mathematics· Matrices
Let be a square matrix such that . Then is equal to …
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Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 20Mathematics· Circles
Equation of two diameters of a circle are and . The line joining the points and intersects the circle at only one point . Then is equal to
Answer: 2Step-by-step solution → - Question 21Mathematics· Permutations and Combinations
All the letters of the word "GTWENTY" are written in all possible ways with or without meaning and these words are written as in a dictionary. The serial number of the word "GTWENTY" IS
Answer: 553Step-by-step solution → - Question 22Mathematics· Complex Numbers
Let be the roots of the equation with . Then is equal to
Answer: 13Step-by-step solution → - Question 23Mathematics· Application of Derivatives
Let . If and are respectively the number of points at which the curves and intersects the x -axis, then the value of is
Answer: 5Step-by-step solution → - Question 24Mathematics· Ellipse
If the points of intersection of two distinct conics and lie on the curve , then times the area of the rectangle formed by the intersection points is
Answer: 432Step-by-step solution → - Question 25Mathematics· Differential Equations
If the solution curve of the differential equation passes through the point and , then is
Answer: 3Step-by-step solution → - Question 26Mathematics· Probability
If the mean and variance of the data , where are 56 and 66.2 respectively, then is equal to
Answer: 6344Step-by-step solution → - Question 27Mathematics· Area under the Curves
The area (in sq. units) of the part of circle which is below the line is where are coprime numbers. Then is equal to
Answer: 171Step-by-step solution → - Question 28Mathematics· Binomial Theorem
If with , then is equal to
Answer: 2041Step-by-step solution → - Question 29Mathematics· 3D Geometry
A line with direction ratios meets the lines and respectively at the point P and Q . if the length of the perpendicular from the point to the line PQ is , then is
Answer: 65Step-by-step solution → - Question 30Physics· Semiconductor and Electronic Devices
In the given circuit, the breakdown voltage of the Zener diode is 3.0 V . What is the value of ?
- Option A:
3.3 mA
- Option B:
5.5 mA
- Option C:
10 mA
- Option D:
7 mA
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 31Physics· Current Electricity
The electric current through a wire varies with time as t. where and . The amount of electric charge crossed through a section of the wire in 20 s is :
- Option A:
80 C
- Option B:
1000 C
- Option C:
800 C
- Option D:
1600 C
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 32Physics· 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: If a capillary tube is immersed first in cold water and then in hot water, the height of capillary rise will be smaller in hot water.
Statement –II: If a capillary tube is immersed first in cold water and then in hot water, the height of capillary rise will be smaller in cold water.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate 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: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 33Physics· Geometrical Optics
A convex mirror of radius of curvature 30 cm forms an image that is half the size of the object. The object distance is :
- Option A:
-15 cm
- Option B:
45 cm
- Option C:
-45 cm
- Option D:
15 cm
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 34Physics· Motion in one Dimension
A body starts moving from rest with constant acceleration covers displacement in first ( ) seconds and in first p seconds. The displacement will be made in time :
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Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 35Physics· Work, Power & Energy
The potential energy function (in ) of a particle in a region of space is given as . Here and are in meter. The magnitude of x - component of force (in N ) acting on the particle at point is :
- Option A:
2
- Option B:
6
- Option C:
4
- Option D:
8
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 36Physics· Units, Dimensions & Error Analysis
The resistance where and , the percentage error in the measurement of R is :
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Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 37Physics· Friction
A block of mass 100 kg slides over a distance of 10 m on a horizontal surface. If the co-efficient of friction between the surfaces is 0.4 , then the work done against friction (in J ) is :
- Option A:
4200
- Option B:
3900
- Option C:
4000
- Option D:
4500
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 38Physics· Electromagnetic Waves
Match List I with List II
List I List II A. I. Gauss' law for electricity B. II. Gauss' law for magnetism C. III. Faraday law D. IV. Ampere - Maxwell law Chose the correct answer from the options given below
- Option A:
A – I B – II C – IV D – III
- Option B:
A – IV B – III C – I D – II
- Option C:
A – III B – IV C – II D – I
- Option D:
A – II B – I C – III D – IV
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 39Physics· Horizontal Circular Motion
If the radius of curvature of the path of two particles of same mass are in the ratio 3:4, then in order to have constant centripetal force, their velocities will be in the ratio of:
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Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 40Physics· Current Electricity
A galvanometer having coil resistance shows a full scale deflection for a current of 3 mA . For it to measure a current of 8 A , the value of the shunt should be:
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Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 41Physics· Atomic Physics
The de-Broglie wavelength of an electron is the same as that of a photon. If velocity of electron is of the velocity of light, then the ratio of K.E. of electron and K.E. of photon will be:
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Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 42Physics· Current Electricity
The deflection in moving coil galvanometer falls from 25 divisions to 5 division when a shunt of is applied. The resistance of galvanometer coil will be :
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- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 43Physics· Geometrical Optics
A biconvex lens of refractive index 1.5 has a focal length of 20 cm in air. Its focal length when immersed in a liquid of refractive index 1.6 will be
- Option A:
-16 cm
- Option B:
-160 cm
- Option C:
+160 cm
- Option D:
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 44Physics· Thermodynamics
A thermodynamic system is taken from an original state A to an intermediate state B by a linear process as shown in the figure. It's volume is then reduced to the original value from B to C by an isobaric process. The total work done by the gas from A to B and B to C would be :
- Option A:
33800 J
- Option B:
2200 J
- Option C:
800 J
- Option D:
1200 J
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 45Physics· Gravitation
At what distance above and below the surface of the earth a body will have same weight, (take radius of earth as R.)
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- Option B:
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Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 46Physics· Alternating Current
A capacitor of capacitance is charged to a potential of 12 V and connected to a 6.4 mH inductor to produce oscillations. The maximum current in the circuit would be :
- Option A:
3.2 A
- Option B:
1.5 A
- Option C:
2.0 A
- Option D:
1.2 A
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 47Physics· Nuclear Physics
The explosive in a Hydrogen bomb is a mixture of and in some condensed form. The chain reaction is given by
During the explosion the energy released is approximately [Given : amu. , and
- Option A:
28.12 MeV
- Option B:
12.64 MeV
- Option C:
16.48 MeV
- Option D:
22.22 MeV
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 48Physics· Kinetic Theory of Gases
Two vessels and are of the same size and are at same temperature. A contains 1 g of hydrogen and B contains 1 g of oxygen. and are the pressures of the gases in and respectively, then is :
- Option A:
16
- Option B:
8
- Option C:
4
- Option D:
32
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 49Physics· Atomic Physics
When a hydrogen atom going from to emits a photon, its recoil speed is . Where (Use : mass of hydrogen atom
Answer: 17Step-by-step solution → - Question 50Physics· Motion in Plane
A ball rolls off the top of a stairway with horizontal velocity . The steps are 0.1 m high and 0.1 m wide. The minimum velocity u with which that ball just hits the step 5 of the stairway will be where [use ].
Answer: 2Step-by-step solution → - Question 51Physics· Electromagnetic Induction
A square loop of side 10 cm and resistance is placed vertically in east-west plane. A uniform magnetic field of 0.20 T is set up across the plane in north east direction. The magnetic field is decreased to zero in 1 s at a steady rate. Then, magnitude of induced emf is . The value of is .
Answer: 2Step-by-step solution → - Question 52Physics· Rotational Dynamics
A cylinder is rolling down on an inclined plane of inclination . It's acceleration during rolling down will be , where . (use ).
Answer: 10Step-by-step solution → - Question 53Physics· Magnetism and Matter
The magnetic potential due to a magnetic dipole at a point on its axis situated at a distance of 20 cm from its center is . The magnetic moment of the dipole is . (Given : )
Answer: 6Step-by-step solution → - Question 54Physics· Wave Optics
In a double slit experiment shown in figure, when light of wavelength 400 nm is used, dark fringe is observed at P . If . the minimum distance between the slits and is mm .
Answer: 0.2Step-by-step solution → - Question 55Physics· Capacitors and R-C Circuits
A wire is bend to form a square loop. A 9 V battery with internal resistance is connected across one of its sides. If a capacitor is connected across one of its diagonals, the energy stored by the capacitor will be . where
Answer: 81Step-by-step solution → - Question 56Physics· Simple Harmonic Motion
When the displacement of a simple harmonic oscillator is one third of its amplitude, the ratio of total energy to the kinetic energy is , where .
Answer: 9Step-by-step solution → - Question 57Physics· Electrostatics
An electron is moving under the influence of the electric field of a uniformly charged infinite plane sheet S having surface charge density . The electron at is at a distance of 1 m from S and has a speed of . The maximum value of if the electron strikes at is the value of is
Answer: 8Step-by-step solution → - Question 58Physics· Fluid Mechanics
In a test experiment on a model aeroplane in wind tunnel, the flow speeds on the upper and lower surfaces of the wings are and respectively. If the wing area is the lift of the wing is N . (Given density of air )
Answer: 810Step-by-step solution → - Question 59Chemistry· Periodicity of Elements and Periodic Properties
Given below are the two statements, one is labelled Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).
Assertion (A) : The first ionisation enthalpy decreases across a period.
Reason (R) : The increasing nuclear charge outweighs the shielding across the period.
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: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 60Chemistry· d and f Block Elements
Match List I with List II
LIST-I LIST-II A.Ziegler catalyst I.Rhodium B.Blood Pigment II. Cobalt C.Wilkinson catalyst III.Iron D.Vitamin IV.Titanium Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
- Option A:
A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III
- Option B:
A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I
- Option C:
A-III, B-II, C-IV, D-I
- Option D:
A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 61Chemistry· General Organic Chemistry
The difference in energy between the actual structure and the lowest energy resonance structure for the given compound is
- Option A:
electromeric energy
- Option B:
resonance energy
- Option C:
ionization energy
- Option D:
hyperconjugation energy
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 62Chemistry· p-Block (I) (Grp. 13, 14)
Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Statement I and the other is labelled as Statement II.
Statement I : The electronegativity of group 14 elements from Si to Pb gradually decreases.
Statement II : Group 14 contains non-metallic, metallic, as well as metalloid elements.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate from the options given below :
- Option A:
Statement I is false but Statement II is true
- Option B:
Statement I is true but Statement II is false
- Option C:
Both Statement I and Statement II are true
- Option D:
Both Statement I and Statement II are false
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 63Chemistry· Structure of Atom
The correct set of four quantum numbers for the valence electron of rubidium atom is:
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 64Chemistry· Practical Organic Chemistry
Appearance of blood red colour, on treatment of the sodium fusion extract of an organic compound with in presence of concentrated indicates the presence of element/s
- Option A:
Br
- Option B:
N
- Option C:
N and S
- Option D:
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 65Chemistry· Alkyl and Aryl Halides
Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R :
Assertion A : Aryl halides cannot be prepared by replacement of hydroxyl group of phenol by halogen atom.
Reason R : Phenols react with halogen acids violently.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate from the options given below:
- Option A:
Both and are true but is NOT the correct explanation of
- Option B:
is false but is true
- Option C:
is true but is false
- Option D:
Both and are true and is the correct explanation of A
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 66Chemistry· Metallurgy
Identify the incorrect pair from the following
- Option A:
Fluorspar-
- Option B:
Cryolite-
- Option C:
Fluoroapatite-
- Option D:
Carnallite-
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 67Chemistry· General Organic Chemistry
The interaction between bond and lone pair of electrons present on an adjacent atom is responsible for
- Option A:
Hyperconjugation
- Option B:
Inductive effect
- Option C:
Electromeric effect
- Option D:
Resonance effect
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 68Chemistry· d and f Block Elements
decomposes on heating at 513 K to form along with
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 69Chemistry· Biomolecules
Type of amino acids obtained by hydrolysis of proteins is :
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 70Chemistry· Hydrocarbons
The final product A formed in the following multistep reaction sequence is

- Option A:

- Option B:

- Option C:

- Option D:

Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 71Chemistry· Thermodynamics & Thermochemistry
Which of the following is not correct?
- Option A:
is negative for a spontaneous reaction
- Option B:
is positive for a spontaneous reaction
- Option C:
is zero for a reversible reaction
- Option D:
is positive for a non-spontaneous reaction
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 72Chemistry· p-Block Elements (Group 15-18)
Chlorine undergoes disproportionation in alkaline medium as shown below :
The values of and in a balanced redox reaction are respectively:

- Option A:
and 1
- Option B:
2, 2, 1 and 3
- Option C:
and 2
- Option D:
and 3
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 73Chemistry· d and f Block Elements
In alkaline medium. oxidises to
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 74Chemistry· Electrochemistry
The mass of zinc produced by the electrolysis of zinc sulphate solution with a steady current of 0.015 A for 15 minutes is . (Atomic mass of zinc
Answer: 45.75Step-by-step solution → - Question 75Chemistry· Chemical Kinetics
For a reaction taking place in three steps at same temperature, overall rate constant . If and are 40,50 and respectively, the overall Ea is .
Answer: 30Step-by-step solution → - Question 76Chemistry· Chemical Equilibrium
For the reaction , at
for the reaction at same temperature is .
(Given : )
Answer: 2Step-by-step solution → - Question 77Chemistry· Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry (Mole Concept) + Stoichiometry
A solution of is by mass and has a density of . The molarity of the solution is (nearest integer).
[Given: molar mass of ]
Answer: 4Step-by-step solution → - Question 78Chemistry· Solutions and Colligative Properties
The osmotic pressure of a dilute solution is at 273 K . Osmotic pressure of the same solution at 283 K is .
Answer: 72.56Step-by-step solution → - Question 79Chemistry· Chemical Bonding
The number of species from the following which are paramagnetic and with bond order equal to one is .
Answer: 1Step-by-step solution → - Question 80Chemistry· Aldehydes and Ketones
From the compounds given below, number of compounds which give positive Fehling's test is . Benzaldehyde, Acetaldehyde, Acetone, Acetophenone,Methanal, 4-nitrobenzaldehyde, cyclohexane carbaldehyde.
Answer: 3Step-by-step solution →
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