JEE Main 2024 · previous year paper
JEE Main 2024 — 30 January, Shift 1
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- Question 1Mathematics· Straight lines
A line passing through the point makes an angle of with the positive direction of -axis. If this line is rotated about A through an angle of in the clockwise direction, then its equation in the new position is
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- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 2Mathematics· Sequence and Series
Let denote the sum of first n terms an arithmetic progression. If and , then is :
- Option A:
395
- Option B:
390
- Option C:
405
- Option D:
410
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 3Mathematics· Complex Numbers
If , satisfies the equation , then is equal to :
- Option A:
9
- Option B:
1
- Option C:
4
- Option D:
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 4Mathematics· Vector Algebra
Let and be two vectors such that and . If , then the angle between and is equal to :
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- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 5Mathematics· Parabola
The maximum area of a triangle whose one vertex is at and the other two vertices lie on the curve at points and where is :
- Option A:
88
- Option B:
122
- Option C:
92
- Option D:
108
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 6Mathematics· Definite Integration
The value of is :
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- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 7Mathematics· Limits, Continuity and Differentiability
Let be a non constant twice differentiable such that . If a real valued function f is defined as , then :
- Option A:
for atleast two in
- Option B:
for exactly one in
- Option C:
for no x in
- Option D:
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 8Mathematics· Area under the Curves
The area (in square units) of the region bounded by the parabola and the line
- Option A:
8
- Option B:
9
- Option C:
6
- Option D:
7
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 9Mathematics· Differential Equations
Let be the solution of the differential equation such that . Then is equal to :
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- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 10Mathematics· 3D Geometry
Let be the foot of perpendicular from the point on the line . then is equal to :
- Option A:
102
- Option B:
101
- Option C:
99
- Option D:
100
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 11Mathematics· Probability
Two integers and are chosen with replacement from the set . Then the probability that is :
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- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 12Mathematics· Functions
If the domain of the function is , then is equal to :
- Option A:
12
- Option B:
9
- Option C:
11
- Option D:
8
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 13Mathematics· Determinants
Consider the system of linear equation , where . Which one of the following statements is NOT correct?
- Option A:
The system has unique solution if and
- Option B:
The system is inconsistent if and
- Option C:
The system has infinite number of solutions if and
- Option D:
The system is consistent if
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 14Mathematics· Circles
If the circles and intersect at exactly two distinct points, then
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Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 15Mathematics· Ellipse
If the length of the minor axis of ellipse is equal to half of the distance between the foci, then the eccentricity of the ellipse is :
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- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 16Mathematics· Statistics
Let denote the median of the following frequency distribution.
Class 0-4 4-8 8-12 12-16 16-20 Frequency 3 9 10 8 6 Then 20 M is equal to :
- Option A:
416
- Option B:
104
- Option C:
52
- Option D:
208
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 17Mathematics· Determinants
If then is equal to
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0
- Option B:
1
- Option C:
2
- Option D:
6
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 18Mathematics· Vector Algebra
Let and be opposite vertices of a parallelogram ABCD if the diagonal then the area of the parallelogram is equal to
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- Option B:
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Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 19Mathematics· Trigonometry Ratios and Identities
If has exactly 3 solutions in the interval , then the roots of the equation belong to :
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- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Z
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 20Mathematics· Definite Integration
Let be a differentiable function such that , If the , then is equal to :
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16
- Option B:
2
- Option C:
1
- Option D:
4
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 21Mathematics· Sets and Relations
A group of 40 students appeared in an examination of 3 subjects - Mathematics, Physics & Chemistry. It was found that all students passed in at least one of the subjects, 20 students passed in Mathematics, 25 students passed in Physics, 16 students passed in Chemistry, at most 11 students passed in both Mathematics and Physics, at most 15 students passed in both Physics and Chemistry, at most 15 students passed in both Mathematics and Chemistry. The maximum number of students passed in all the three subjects is.
Answer: 10Step-by-step solution → - Question 22Mathematics· 3D Geometry
If is the shortest distance between the lines and is the shortest distance between the lines , then the value of is :
Answer: 16Step-by-step solution → - Question 23Mathematics· Hyperbola
Let the latus rectum of the hyperbola subtend an angle of at the centre of the hyperbola. If is equal to , where and m are co-prime numbers, then is equal to
Answer: 182Step-by-step solution → - Question 24Mathematics· Permutations and Combinations
Let and let denote the power set of . If the number of functions such that is and and m is least, then is equal to
Answer: 44Step-by-step solution → - Question 25Mathematics· Definite Integration
The value , where denotes the greatest integer less than or equal to , is
Answer: 155Step-by-step solution → - Question 26Mathematics· Binomial Theorem
Number of integral terms in the expansion of is equal to
Answer: 138Step-by-step solution → - Question 27Mathematics· Differential Equations
Let be the solution of the differential equation , . If and are coprime numbers, then is equal to
Answer: 97Step-by-step solution → - Question 28Mathematics· Quadratic Equations
Let be roots of equation , where . If assumes the minimum possible value, then is equal to :
Answer: 60Step-by-step solution → - Question 29Mathematics· Limits, Continuity and Differentiability
If the function
is differentiable on , then is equal to
Answer: 15Step-by-step solution → - Question 30Mathematics· Sequence and Series
Let upto 10 terms and . If , then k is equal to
Answer: 353Step-by-step solution → - Question 31Physics· Units, Dimensions & Error Analysis
Match List -I with List -II
List-I List-II A. Coefficient of viscosity I. B. Surface Tension II. C. Angular momentum III. D. Rotational kinetic energy IV. - Option A:
A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III
- Option B:
A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV
- Option C:
A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I
- Option D:
A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 32Physics· Mechanical Properties of Matter
Young’s modules of material of a wire of length ‘L’ and cross-sectional area A is Y. If the length of the wire is doubled and cross-sectional area is halved the young’s modules will be
- Option A:
- Option B:
4 Y
- Option C:
Y
- Option D:
2 Y
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 33Physics· Atomic Physics
The work function of a substance is 3.0 eV . The longest wavelength of light that can cause the emission of photoelectrons from this substance is approximately:
- Option A:
215 nm
- Option B:
414 nm
- Option C:
400 nm
- Option D:
200 nm
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 34Physics· Atomic Physics
The ratio of the magnitude of the kinetic energy to the potential energy of an electron in the excited state of a hydrogen atom is :
- Option A:
4
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
1
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 35Physics· Electromagnetic Waves
The electric field of an electromagnetic wave in free space is represented as . The corresponding magnetic induction vector will be :
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- Option B:
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Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 36Physics· Wave Optics
The diffraction pattern of a light of wavelength 400 nm diffracting from a slit of width 0.2 mm is focused on the focal plane of a convex lens of focal length 100 cm . The width of the secondary maxima will be :
- Option A:
2 mm
- Option B:
2 cm
- Option C:
0.02 mm
- Option D:
0.2 mm
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 37Physics· Alternating Current
Primary coil of a transformer is connected to 220 V ac. Primary and secondary turns of the transforms are 100 and 10 respectively. Secondary coil of transformer is connected to two series resistance shown in shown in figure. The output voltage is :
- Option A:
7 V
- Option B:
15 V
- Option C:
44 V
- Option D:
22 V
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 38Physics· Gravitation
The gravitational potential at a point above the surface of earth is and the acceleration due to gravity at that point is . Assume that the mean radius of earth to be 6400 km . The height of this point above the earth's surface is :
- Option A:
1600 km
- Option B:
540 km
- Option C:
1200 km
- Option D:
1000 km
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 39Physics· Thermal Properties of Matter
An electric toaster has resistance of at room temperature . The toaster is connected to a 220 V supply. If the current flowing through it reaches 2.75 A , the temperature attained by toaster is around : (if )
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- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 40Physics· Semiconductor and Electronic Devices
A Zener diode of breakdown voltage 10 V is used as a voltage regulator as shown in the figure. The current through the Zener diode is
- Option A:
50 mA
- Option B:
0
- Option C:
30 mA
- Option D:
20 mA
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 41Physics· Electrostatics
The electrostatic potential due to an electric dipole at a distance ' ' varies as :
- Option A:
r
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 42Physics· Newton's Laws of Motion
A spherical body of mass 100 g is dropped from a height of 10 m from the ground. After hitting the ground, the body rebounds to a height of 5 m . The impulse of force imparted by the ground to the body is given by : (given )
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 43Physics· Rotational Dynamics
A particle of mass projected with a velocity ' ' making an angle of with the horizontal. The magnitude of angular momentum of the projectile about the point of projection when the particle is at its maximum height h is :
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
zero
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 44Physics· Kinetic Theory of Gases
At which temperature the r.m.s. velocity of a hydrogen molecule equal to that of an oxygen molecule at ?
- Option A:
80 K
- Option B:
-73 K
- Option C:
4 K
- Option D:
20 K
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 45Physics· Alternating Current
A series L,R circuit connected with an ac source has a power factor of . If the source of emf is changed to t) V , the new power factor of the circuit will be :
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 46Physics· Moving Charges and Magnetic Field
The horizontal component of earth's magnetic field at a place is . A very long straight conductor carrying current of in the direction from South east to North West is placed. The force per unit length experienced by the conductor is .
Answer: 35Step-by-step solution → - Question 47Physics· Current Electricity
Two cells are connected in opposition as shown. Cell is of 8 Vemf and internal resistance; the cell is of 2 V emf and internal resistance. The terminal potential difference of cell is:
Answer: 6Step-by-step solution → - Question 48Physics· Atomic Physics
A electron of hydrogen atom on an excited state is having energy . The maximum number of allowed transitions to lower energy level is .
Answer: 6Step-by-step solution → - Question 49Physics· Mechanical Properties of Matter
Each of three blocks and R shown in figure has a mass of 3 kg . Each of the wire A and B has cross-sectional area and Young's modulus . Neglecting friction, the longitudinal strain on wire is Take )
Answer: 2Step-by-step solution → - Question 50Physics· Geometrical Optics
The distance between object and its two times magnified real image as produced by a convex lens is 45 cm . The focal length of the lens used is cm .
Answer: 10Step-by-step solution → - Question 51Physics· Motion in one Dimension
The displacement and the increase in the velocity of a moving particle in the time interval of t to are 125 m and , respectively. The distance travelled by the particle in is m .
Answer: 175Step-by-step solution → - Question 52Physics· Capacitors and R-C Circuits
A capacitor of capacitance and potential V has energy E. It is connected to another capacitor of capacitance 2 C and potential 2 V . Then the loss of energy is , where x is
Answer: 2Step-by-step solution → - Question 53Physics· Rotational Dynamics
Consider a Disc of mass 5 kg , radius 2 m , rotating with angular velocity of about an axis perpendicular to the plane of rotation. An identical disc is kept gently over the rotating disc along the same axis. The energy dissipated so that both the discs continue to rotate together without slipping is J.
Answer: 250Step-by-step solution → - Question 54Physics· Sound Waves
In a closed organ pipe, the frequency of fundamental note is 30 Hz . A certain amount of water is now poured in the organ pipe so that the fundamental frequency is increased to 110 Hz . If the organ pipe has a cross-sectional area of , the amount of water poured in the organ tube is g. (Take speed of sound in air is )
Answer: 400Step-by-step solution → - Question 55Physics· Electromagnetic Induction
A ceiling fan having 3 blades of length 80 cm each is rotating with an angular velocity of 1200 rpm . The magnetic field of earth in that region is 0.5 G and angle of dip is . The emf induced across the blades is . The value of N is .
Answer: 32Step-by-step solution → - Question 56Chemistry· Practical Inorganic chemistry (Qualitative Analysis)
Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Statement I and the other is labelled as Statement II.
Statement-I: The gas liberated on warming a salt with dil , turns a piece of paper dipped in lead acetate into black, it is a confirmatory test for sulphide ion.
Statement-II: In statement-I the colour of paper turns black because of formation of lead sulphite.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
- Option A:
Both Statement-I and Statement-II are false
- Option B:
Statement-I is false but Statement-II is true
- Option C:
Statement-I is true but Statement-II is false
- Option D:
Both Statement-I and Statement-II are true.
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 57Chemistry· Aldehydes and Ketones
This reduction reaction is known as:

- Option A:
Rosenmund reduction
- Option B:
Wolff-Kishner reduction
- Option C:
Stephen reduction
- Option D:
Etard reduction
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 58Chemistry· Biomolecules
Sugar which does not give reddish brown precipitate with Fehling's reagent is:
- Option A:
Sucrose
- Option B:
Lactose
- Option C:
Glucose
- Option D:
Maltose
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 59Chemistry· Periodicity of Elements and Periodic Properties
Given below are the two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).
Assertion (A): There is a considerable increase in covalent radius from N to P . However from As to Bi only a small increase in covalent radius is observed.
Reason (R): Covalent and ionic radii in a particular oxidation state increases down the group.
In the light of the above statement, 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: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 60Chemistry· d and f Block Elements
Diamagnetic Lanthanoid ions are:
- Option A:
and
- Option B:
and
- Option C:
and
- Option D:
and
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 61Chemistry· p-Block (I) (Grp. 13, 14)
Aluminium chloride in acidified aqueous solution forms an ion having geometry
- Option A:
Octahedral
- Option B:
Square Planar
- Option C:
Tetrahedral
- Option D:
Trigonal bipyramidal
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 62Chemistry· Structure of Atom
Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Statement I and the other is labelled as Statement II.
Statement-I: The orbitals having same energy are called as degenerate orbitals.
Statement-II: In hydrogen atom, 3p and 3d orbitals are not degenerate orbitals.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given
- Option A:
Statement I is true but Statement II is false
- Option B:
Both Statement I and Statement II are true
- Option C:
Both Statement I and Statement II are false
- Option D:
Statement I is false but Statement II is true
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 63Chemistry· Hydrocarbons
Given below are two statement one is labeled as Assertion (A) and the other is labeled as Reason (R) .
Assertion (A): is an example of allyl halide
Reason (R): Allyl halides are the compounds in which the halogen atom is attached to hybridised carbon atom.
In the light of the two above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
- Option A:
(A) is true but (R) is false
- Option B:
Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
- Option C:
(A) is false but is true
- Option D:
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 64Chemistry· Solutions and Colligative Properties
What happens to freezing point of benzene when small quantity of napthalene is added to benzene?
- Option A:
Increases
- Option B:
Remains unchanged
- Option C:
First decreases and then increases
- Option D:
Decreases
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 65Chemistry· d and f Block Elements
Match List-I with List-II
List-I Species List-II Electronic distribution (A) (I) (B) (II) (C) (III) (D) (IV) Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
- Option A:
(A)-I, (B)-II, (C)-III, (D)-IV
- Option B:
(A)-III, (B) - IV, (C) - I, (D)-II
- Option C:
(A)-IV, (B)-III, (C)-I, (D)-II
- Option D:
(A)-II, (B)-I, (C)-IV, (D)-III
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 66Chemistry· Practical Organic Chemistry
The Lassiagne's extract is boiled with dil before testing for halogens because,
- Option A:
AgCN is soluble in
- Option B:
Silver halides are soluble in
- Option C:
is soluble in
- Option D:
and NaCN are decomposed by
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 67Chemistry· Coordination Compounds
Choose the correct Statements from the following:
(A) Ethane-1 2-diamine is a chelating ligand.
(B) Metallic aluminium is produced by elecrtrolysis of aluminium oxide in presence of cryolite.
(C) Cyanide ion is used as ligand for leaching of silver.
(D) Phosphine act as a ligand in Wilkinson catalyst.
(E) The stability constants of and are similar with EDTA complexes.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
- Option A:
(B), (C), (E) only
- Option B:
(C), (D), (E) only
- Option C:
(A), (B), (C) only
- Option D:
(A), (B), (D) only
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 68Chemistry· Chemical Kinetics
The rate of first order reaction is at 10 minutes and at 20 minutes after
initiation. Half life of the reaction is minutes. (Given )
Answer: 24Step-by-step solution → - Question 69Chemistry· Ionic Equilibrium
The pH at which
begins to precipitate from a solution containing 0.10 M ions is
Answer: 9Step-by-step solution → - Question 70Chemistry· Thermodynamics & Thermochemistry
An ideal gas undergoes a cyclic transformation starting from the point A and coming back to the same point by tracing the path as shown in the diagram. The total work done in the process is J.
Answer: 200Step-by-step solution → - Question 71Chemistry· Periodicity of Elements and Periodic Properties
If the IUPAC name of an element is "Unununnium", then the element belongs to the group of the periodic table. Find the value of .
Answer: 11Step-by-step solution → - Question 72Chemistry· Chemical Bonding
The total number of molecular orbitals formed from 2 s and 2 p atomic orbitals of a diatomic molecule
Answer: 8Step-by-step solution → - Question 73Chemistry· Solid State
On a thin layer chromatographic plate, an organic compound moved by 3.5 cm , while the solvent moved by 5 cm . The retardation factor of the organic compound is
Answer: 7Step-by-step solution → - Question 74Chemistry· Aldehydes and Ketones
The compound formed by the reaction of ethanal with semicarbazide contains number of nitrogen atoms.
Answer: 3Step-by-step solution → - Question 75Chemistry· Electrochemistry
0.05 cm thick coating of silver is deposited on a plate of area.
The number of silver atoms deposited on plate are At mass Ag
Answer: 11Step-by-step solution → - Question 76Chemistry· Redox Reactions
If the above equation is balanced with integer coefficients, the value of is
Answer: 8Step-by-step solution → - Question 77Chemistry· Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry (Mole Concept) + Stoichiometry
The mass of sodium acetate required to prepare of aqueous solution is .
[Given: molar mass of ]
Answer: 7.18Step-by-step solution →
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