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JEE Main 2024 — 31 January, Shift 2
81 questions with the verified answer key. Open any question for its step-by-step solution.
- Question 1Mathematics· Permutations and Combinations
The number of ways in which 21 identical apples can be distributed among three children such that each child gets at least 2 apples, is
- Option A:
406
- Option B:
130
- Option C:
142
- Option D:
136
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 2Mathematics· Straight lines
Let and respectively denote the centroid, circumcentre and orthocentre of a triangle. Then, the distance of the point from the line measured parallel to the line is
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Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 3Mathematics· Complex Numbers
Let and be two complex number such that and . Then equals-
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Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 4Mathematics· Circles
Let a variable line passing through the centre of the circle , meet the positive co-ordinate axes at the point A and B . Then the minimum value of , where O is the origin, is equal to
- Option A:
12
- Option B:
18
- Option C:
20
- Option D:
24
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 5Mathematics· Definite Integration
Let be two functions defined by
and .
Then the value of is equal to
- Option A:
6
- Option B:
9
- Option C:
8
- Option D:
10
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 6Mathematics· 3D Geometry
Let be mirror image of the point in the line . Then is equal to
- Option A:
32
- Option B:
33
- Option C:
31
- Option D:
34
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 7Mathematics· Ellipse
Let P be a parabola with vertex and directrix . Let an ellipse
of eccentricity
pass through the focus of the parabola . Then the square of the length of the latus rectum of E , is
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Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 8Mathematics· Differential Equations
The temperature of a body at time is F and it decreases continuously as per the differential equation , where K is positive constant. If , then is equal to
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Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 9Mathematics· Sequence and Series
Let and , terms of a non-constant A.P. be respectively the and terms of G.P. If the first term of A.P. is 1 then the sum of first 20 terms is equal to-
- Option A:
980
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960
- Option C:
990
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970
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 10Mathematics· Limits, Continuity and Differentiability
Let be strictly increasing function such that . Then, the value of is equal to :
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4
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0
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1
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 11Mathematics· Area under the Curves
The area of the region enclosed by the parabola and is equal to :
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4
- Option C:
6
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Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 12Mathematics· Probability
Let the mean and the variance of 6 observation a, b, be 55 and 194 , respectively if , then is
- Option A:
200
- Option B:
190
- Option C:
180
- Option D:
210
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 13Mathematics· Functions
If the function defined by is one-one and onto, then the distance of the point from the line is :
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Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 14Mathematics· Limits, Continuity and Differentiability
Consider the function defined by . If and be respectively the number of points at which is not continuous and is not differentiable, then is
- Option A:
0
- Option B:
3
- Option C:
1
- Option D:
2
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 15Mathematics· Trigonometry Ratios and Identities
The number of solutions, of the equation is
- Option A:
2
- Option B:
more than 2
- Option C:
1
- Option D:
0
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 16Mathematics· Inverse Trigonometric Functions
If and , then is equal to
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- Option D:
25
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 17Mathematics· Permutations and Combinations
If for some and , then is equal to
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380
- Option B:
376
- Option C:
384
- Option D:
372
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 18Mathematics· Probability
A coin is based so that a head is twice as likely to occur as a tail. If the coin is tossed 3 times, then the probability of getting two tails and one head is-
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Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 19Mathematics· Definite Integration
is equal to
Answer: 15Step-by-step solution → - Question 20Mathematics· properties of traingles
Let be the length of three sides of a triangle satisfying the condition . . If the set of all possible values of is the interval , then is equal to .
Answer: 36Step-by-step solution → - Question 21Mathematics· Straight lines
Let and be the vertices of a parallelogram ABCD . If the point C lies on and the point D lies on , then the value of is equal to .
Answer: 32Step-by-step solution → - Question 22Mathematics· Binomial Theorem
Let the coefficient of intheexpansionofbe . If , then the value of equals .
Answer: 25Step-by-step solution → - Question 23Mathematics· Matrices
Let be a matrix and .
If Then the remainder when n is divided by 9 is equal to
Answer: 7Step-by-step solution → - Question 24Mathematics· Vector Algebra
Let and be a vector such that and . Then is equal to
Answer: 38Step-by-step solution → - Question 25Mathematics· Limits, Continuity and Differentiability
If , then is equal to :
Answer: 81Step-by-step solution → - Question 26Mathematics· 3D Geometry
A line passes through and . The point where are non-negative integers, on the line lies at a distance of 21 units, from the point A . The distance between the points and is equal to .
Answer: 22Step-by-step solution → - Question 27Mathematics· Differential Equations
Let be the solution of the differential equation\begin{array}{*{20}{r}}{}&{{\rm{se}}{{\rm{c}}^2}xdx + \left( {{e^{2y}}{\rm{ta}}{{\rm{n}}^2}x + {\rm{tan}}x} \right)dy = 0}\\{}&\end{array}$${0 < x < \frac{\pi }{2},y\left( {\frac{\pi }{4}} \right) = 0.{\rm{\;If\;}}y\left( {\frac{\pi }{6}} \right) = \alpha } Then is equal to . .
Answer: 9Step-by-step solution → - Question 28Mathematics· Sets and Relations
Let . Let be a relation on defined by if and only if . Let be a symmetric relation on such that and the number of elements in is n . Then, the minimum value of n is .
Answer: 66Step-by-step solution → - Question 29Physics· Newton's Laws of Motion
A light string passing over a smooth light fixed pulley connects two blocks of masses and . If the acceleration of the system is , then the ratio of masses is
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Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 30Physics· Moving Charges and Magnetic Field
A uniform magnetic field of acts along positive Y-direction. A rectangular loop of sides 20 cm and 10 cm with current of 5 A is plane. The current is in anticlockwise sense with reference to negative X axis. Magnitude and direction of the torque is :
- Option A:
along positive Z -direction
- Option B:
along negative Z -direction
- Option C:
along positive X -direction
- Option D:
along positive Y -direction
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 31Physics· Units, Dimensions & Error Analysis
The measured value of the length of a simple pendulum is 20 cm with 2 mm accuracy. The time for 50 oscillations was measured to be 40 seconds with 1 second resolution. From these measurements, the accuracy in the measurement of acceleration due to gravity is N%. The value of N is:
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4
- Option B:
8
- Option C:
6
- Option D:
5
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 32Physics· Electrostatics
Force between two point charges and placed in vacuum at ' ' cm apart is F. Force between them when placed in a medium having dielectric at ' apart will be:
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- Option B:
5 F
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- Option D:
25 F
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 33Physics· Alternating Current
An AC voltage is applied to a series LCR circuit which drives a current
The average power dissipated is:
- Option A:
21.6 W
- Option B:
200 W
- Option C:
173.2 W
- Option D:
50 W
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 34Physics· Wave Optics
When unpolarized light is incident at an angle of on a transparent medium from air.The reflected ray is completely polarized. The angle of refraction in the medium is
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Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 35Physics· Kinetic Theory of Gases
The speed of sound in oxygen at S.T.P. will be approximately: (Given, )
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Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 36Physics· Kinetic Theory of Gases
A gas mixture consists of 8 moles of argon and 6 moles of oxygen at temperature T. Neglecting all vibrational modes, the total internal energy of the system is
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29 RT
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20 RT
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27 RT
- Option D:
21 RT
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 37Physics· Current Electricity
The resistance per centimeter of a meter bridge wire is , with resistance in left gap. Balancing length from left end is at 40 cm with resistance in right gap. Now the wire is replaced by another wire of 2 r resistance per centimeter. The new balancing length for same settings will be at
- Option A:
20 cm
- Option B:
10 cm
- Option C:
80 cm
- Option D:
40 cm
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 38Physics· Electromagnetic Waves
Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Statement I and the other is labelled as Statement II:
Statement I: Electromagnetic waves carry energy as they travel through space and this energy is equally shared by the electric and magnetic fields.
Statement II: When electromagnetic waves strike a surface, a pressure is exerted on the surface.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :
- Option A:
Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct
- 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 correct but Statement II is incorrect.
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 39Physics· Atomic Physics
In a photoelectric effect experiment a light of frequency 1.5 times the threshold frequency is made to fall on the surface of photosensitive material. Now if the frequency is halved and intensity is doubled, the number of photo electrons emitted will be:
- Option A:
Doubled
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Quadrupled
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Zero
- Option D:
Halved
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 40Physics· Friction
A block of mass 5 kg is placed on a rough inclined surface as shown in the figure. If is the force required to just move the block up the inclined plane and is the force required to just prevent the block from sliding down, then the value of is : [Use ]
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Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 41Physics· Current Electricity
By what percentage will the illumination of the lamp decrease if the current drops by ?
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Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 42Physics· Vectors and Scalars
If two vectors and having equal magnitude R are inclined at an angle , then
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Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 43Physics· Nuclear Physics
The mass number of nucleus having radius equal to half of the radius of nucleus with mass number 192 is:
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24
- Option B:
32
- Option C:
40
- Option D:
20
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 44Physics· Gravitation
The mass of the moon is times the mass of a planet and its diameter times the diameter of a planet. If the escape velocity on the planet is , the escape velocity on the moon will be:
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Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 45Physics· Mechanical Properties of Matter
A small spherical ball of radius , falling through a viscous medium of negligible density has terminal velocity ' '. Another ball of the same mass but of radius 2 r , falling through the same viscous medium will have terminal velocity:
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
4 v
- Option D:
2 v
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 46Physics· Work, Power & Energy
A body of mass 2 kg begins to move under the action of a time dependent force given by . The power developed by the force at the time is given by:
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Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 47Physics· Units, Dimensions & Error Analysis
Consider two physical quantities A and B related to each other as where and have dimensions of energy, length and time respectively. The dimension of AB is
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Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 48Physics· Current Electricity
in the following circuit, the battery has an emf of 2 V and an internal resistance of . The power consumption in the entire circuit is W.
Answer: 3Step-by-step solution → - Question 49Physics· Geometrical Optics
Light from a point source in air falls on a convex curved surface of radius 20 cm and refractive index 1.5. If the source is located at 100 cm from the convex surface, the image will be formed at cm from the object.
Answer: 200Step-by-step solution → - Question 50Physics· Electromagnetic Induction
The magnetic flux (in weber) linked with a closed circuit of resistance varies with time (in seconds) as . The induced current in the circuit at is A.
Answer: 2Step-by-step solution → - Question 51Physics· Mechanical Properties of Matter
Two blocks of mass 2 kg and 4 kg are connected by a metal wire going over a smooth pulley as shown in figure. The radius of wire is m and Young's modulus of the metal is . The longitudinal strain developed in the wire is . The value of is . [Use
Answer: 12Step-by-step solution → - Question 52Physics· Rotational Dynamics
A body of mass ' ' is projected with a speed ' ' making an angle of with the ground. The angular momentum of the body about the point of projection, at the highest point is expressed as . The value of ' X ' is .
Answer: 8Step-by-step solution → - Question 53Physics· Moving Charges and Magnetic Field
Two circular coils and of 100 turns each have same radius of . The currents in P and R are 1 A and 2 A respectively. P and Q are placed with their planes mutually perpendicular with their centers coincide. The resultant magnetic field induction at the center of the coils is , where . Use
Answer: 20Step-by-step solution → - Question 54Physics· Electrostatics
The distance between charges +q and -q is and between +2 q and -2 q is . The electrostatic potential at point P at a distance r from centre O is where the value of is (Use )
Answer: 27Step-by-step solution → - Question 55Physics· Rotational Dynamics
Two identical spheres each of mass 2 kg and radius 50 cm are fixed at the ends of a light rod so that the separation between the centers is 150 cm . Then, moment of inertia of the system about an axis perpendicular to the rod and passing through its middle point is , where the value of x is
Answer: 53Step-by-step solution → - Question 56Physics· Simple Harmonic Motion
The time period of simple harmonic motion of mass M in the given figure is , where the value of is ・
Answer: 12Step-by-step solution → - Question 57Physics· Nuclear Physics
A nucleus has mass number and volume . Another nucleus has mass number and volume . If relation between mass number is , then .
Answer: 4Step-by-step solution → - Question 58Chemistry· Coordination Compounds
Match List I with List II
LIST - I (Complex ion) LIST - II (Electronic Configuration) A. I. B. II. C. III. D. IV. Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
- Option A:
A-III, B-II, C-IV, D-I
- Option B:
A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III
- Option C:
A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II
- Option D:
A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 59Chemistry· Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry (Mole Concept) + Stoichiometry
A sample of and weighs . The mixture is ignited to constant weight and the residue obtained is . The composition of the mixture is:
(Given molar masses (in ): , )
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- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 60Chemistry· 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: solid undergoes disproportionation reaction under alkaline conditions to form and .
Statement II: can undergo disproportionation reaction under acidic condition.
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 I and statements ll are incorrect.
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 61Chemistry· Coordination Compounds
Select the option with correct property -
- Option A:
and both diamagnetic
- Option B:
and both paramagnetic
- Option C:
diamagnetic, paramagnetic
- Option D:
diamagnetic, paramagnetic
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 62Chemistry· Nitrogen Containing Organic Compounds
Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Statement I and the other is labelled as Statement II.
Statement I: Aniline reacts with con. followed by heating at 453-473 K gives p-aminobenzene sulphonic acid, which gives blood red colour in the 'Lassaigne's test'.
Statement II: In Friedel - Craft's alkylation and acylation reactions, aniline forms salt with the catalyst. Due to this, nitrogen of aniline aquires a positive charge and acts as deactivating group.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct 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 false
- Option C:
Statement I is true but statement II is false
- Option D:
Both statement I and statement II are true
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 63Chemistry· Chemical Equilibrium
The correct relationship between and equilibrium pressure is
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- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 64Chemistry· p-Block Elements (Group 15-18)
Choose the correct statements from the following
A. All group 16 elements form oxides of general formula and where and Po. Both the types of oxides are acidic in nature.
B. is an oxidising agent while is reducing in nature.
C. The reducing property decreases from to down the group.
D. The ozone molecule contains five lone pairs of electrons.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
- Option A:
A and D only
- Option B:
B and C only
- Option C:
C and D only
- Option D:
A and B only
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 65Chemistry· Aldehydes and Ketones
Identify the name reaction.

- Option A:
Stephen reaction
- Option B:
Etard reaction
- Option C:
Gatterman-koch reaction
- Option D:
Rosenmund reduction
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 66Chemistry· Chemical Bonding
Which of the following is least ionic ?
- Option A:
- Option B:
AgCl
- Option C:
KCl
- Option D:
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 67Chemistry· Metallurgy
The fragrance of flowers is due to the presence of some steam volatile organic compounds called essential oils. These are generally insoluble in water at room temperature but are miscible with water vapour in vapour phase. A suitable method for the extraction of these oils from the flowers is -
- Option A:
crystallisation
- Option B:
distillation under reduced pressure
- Option C:
distillation
- Option D:
steam distillation
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 68Chemistry· 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: Group 13 trivalent halides get easily hydrolysed by water due to their covalent nature.
Statement II: upon hydrolysis in acidified aqueous solution forms octahedral ion.
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 69Chemistry· Structure of Atom
The four quantum numbers for the electron in the outermost orbital of potassium () are:
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 70Chemistry· d and f Block Elements
Choose the correct statements from the following
A. is an oil at room temperature
B. reacts with acid to give
C. CrO is a basic oxide
D. does not react with acid
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
- Option A:
A, B and D only
- Option B:
A and C only
- Option C:
A, B and C only
- Option D:
B and C only
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 71Chemistry· General Organic Chemistry
The correct order of reactivity in electrophilic substitution reaction of the following compounds is

- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 72Chemistry· Chemical Bonding
A diatomic molecule has a dipole moment of 1.2 D. If the bond distance is Å, then fractional charge on each atom is \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_$$\times {{10}^{-1}} esu .(Given esu cm )
Answer: 1.2Step-by-step solution → - Question 73Chemistry· Chemical Kinetics
for a reaction, of is decomposed in 120 minutes. The time taken for decomposition of A is minutes.
Answer: 399Step-by-step solution → - Question 74Chemistry· Nitrogen Containing Organic Compounds
A compound (x) with molar mass undergoes acetylation to give product with molar mass . The number of amino groups in the compound is .
Answer: 2Step-by-step solution → - Question 75Chemistry· Redox Reactions
Number of moles of ions required by 1 mole of to oxidise oxalate ion to is .
Answer: 8Step-by-step solution → - Question 76Chemistry· d and f Block Elements
In the reaction of potassium dichromate, potassium chloride and sulfuric acid (conc.), the oxidation state of the chromium in the product is .
Answer: 6Step-by-step solution → - Question 77Chemistry· Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry (Mole Concept) + Stoichiometry
The molarity of orthophosphoric acid having purity by weight (specific gravity ) is .
[Given: molar mass of ]
Answer: 11Step-by-step solution → - Question 78Chemistry· Biomolecules
From the vitamins and , the number vitamins that can be stored in our body is .
Answer: 5Step-by-step solution → - Question 79Chemistry· Thermodynamics & Thermochemistry
If 5 moles of an ideal gas expands from 10 L to a volume of 100 L at 300 K under isothermal and reversible condition then
work, w , is . The value of is . (Given )
Answer: 28721Step-by-step solution → - Question 80Mathematics· Matrices
Let A be a real matrix such that
$A =2,\quad A =4,\quad A =2$$\begin{pmatrix}0\1\0\end{pmatrix}$$$
Then, the system
$(A-3I) =$$\begin{pmatrix}1\2\3\end{pmatrix}$$$ has
- Option A:
unique solution
- Option B:
exactly two solutions
- Option C:
no solution
- Option D:
infinitely many solutions
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 81Mathematics· 3D Geometry
The shortest distance between lines and where and is the line passing through the points and perpendicular to the line is
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: CStep-by-step solution →
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