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- Question 1Chemistry· Thermodynamics & Thermochemistry
Arrange the following in order of magnitude of work done by the system/on the system at constant temperature. (a) Wreversible| for expansion in infinite stages (b) |Wirreversible for expansion in single state (c) for compression in infinite stages (d) |Wirreversible| for compression in single stage Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 2Chemistry· Chemical Bonding
Which among the following molecules is (a) involved in hybridization, (b) has different bond lengths and (c) has lone pair of electrons on the central atom?
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 3Chemistry· Practical Organic Chemistry
Match List-I with List-II.
List-I (Purification technique) List-II (Mixture of organic compounds) (A) Distillation (simple) (I) Diesel + Petrol (B) Fractional distillation (II) Aniline + Water (C) Distillation under reduced pressure (III) Chloroform + Aniline (D) Steam distillation (IV) Glycerol + Spent-lye Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
- Option A:
(A)-(II), (B)-(IV), (C)-(I), (D)-(III)
- Option B:
(A)-(III), (B)-(I), (C)-(IV), (D)-(II)
- Option C:
(A)-(II), (B)-(III), (C)-(IV), (D)-(I)
- Option D:
(A)-(III), (B)-(IV), (C)-(II), (D)-(I)
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 4Chemistry· Practical Inorganic chemistry (Qualitative Analysis)
Formation of , a purple coloured complex formed by addition of sodium nitroprusside in sodium carbonate extract of salt indicates the presence of
- Option A:
Sulphate ion
- Option B:
Sulphide ion
- Option C:
Sulphite ion
- Option D:
Sodium ion
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 5Chemistry· Periodicity of Elements and Periodic Properties
Electronic configuration of four elements and are given below :
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
Which of the following is the correct order of increasing electronegativity (Pauling's scale)?
- Option A:
A C B D
- Option B:
- Option C:
D A B C
- Option D:
A D B C
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 6Chemistry· Biomolecules
A tetrapeptide, " " on complete hydrolysis produced glycine (Gly), alanine (Ala), valine (Val), leucine (Leu) in equimolar proportion each. The number of tetrapeptides (sequences) possible involving each of these amino acids is:
- Option A:
32
- Option B:
24
- Option C:
8
- Option D:
16
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 7Chemistry· p-Block Elements (Group 15-18)
The nature of oxide and hydride formed by Te, respectively are:
- Option A:
Oxidising and basic
- Option B:
Reducing and acidic
- Option C:
Oxidising and acidic
- Option D:
Reducing and basic
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 8Chemistry· Coordination Compounds
The type of hybridization and the magnetic property of are,
- Option A:
, paramagnetic with two unpaired electrons.
- Option B:
, paramagnetic with two unpaired electrons.
- Option C:
, paramagnetic with four unpaired electrons.
- Option D:
, paramagnetic with four unpaired electrons.
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 9Chemistry· Coordination Compounds
The -orbital electronic configuration of the complex among
and that has the highest CFSE is
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 10Chemistry· Practical Organic Chemistry
In Dumas' method for estimation of nitrogen, of an organic compound gave of nitrogen collected at temperature and pressure. The percentage composition of nitrogen in the compound (Aqueous tension at ) is %.
- Option A:
12.57
- Option B:
20.87
- Option C:
1.257
- Option D:
18.67
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 11Chemistry· Chemical Bonding
In 3,3-dimethylhex-1-en-4-yne, there are , and hybridised carbon atoms respectively.
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 12Chemistry· Nitrogen Containing Organic Compounds
When a concentrated solution of sulphanilic acid and 1-naphthylamine is treated with nitrous acid at and acidified with acetic acid, the mass (in g) of of the product formed is required to be found. (Given molar masses in : , , , , )
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 13Chemistry· Thermodynamics & Thermochemistry
Which of the following graphs correctly represents the variation of thermodynamic properties of Haber's process?
- Option A:

- Option B:

- Option C:

- Option D:

Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 14Chemistry· Alkyl and Aryl Halides
Match List -I with List-II.
LIST-I (Reaction) LIST-II (Name of Reaction) P. 1. Lucas reaction Q. 2. Finkelstein reaction R. 3. Fitting reaction S. 4. Gatterman reaction Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
- Option A:
(A)-(III), (B)-(IV), (C)-(II), (D)-(I)
- Option B:
(A)-(IV), (B)-(III), (C)-(I), (D)-(II)
- Option C:
(A)-(IV), (B)-(I), (C)-(II), (D)-(III)
- Option D:
(A)-(III), (B)-(II), (C)-(IV), (D)-(I)
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 15Chemistry· Carboxylic Acids and Derivatives
Consider the following reactions. Form these reactions which reaction will give carboxylic acid as a major product?
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
- Option A:
B and E only
- Option B:
B, C and E only
- Option C:
A and D only
- Option D:
A, B and E only
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 16Chemistry· Ionic Equilibrium
' of NaCl is added to water in a beaker with a lid. The temperature of the system is raised form to . Which out of the following plots, is best suited for the change in the molarity ( M ) of the solution with respect to temperature? [Consider the solubility of NaCl remains unchanged over the temperature range]
- Option A:

- Option B:

- Option C:

- Option D:

Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 17Chemistry· Chemical Equilibrium
Consider the following chemical equilibrium of the gas phase reaction at a constant temperature : If being the total pressure, is the pressure equilibrium constant and is the degree of dissociation, then which of the following is true at equilibrium?
- Option A:
If value is extremely high compared to becomes much less than unity
- Option B:
When increases increases
- Option C:
If value is extremely high compared to
- Option D:
When increases decreases
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 18Chemistry· Solutions and Colligative Properties
When 1 g each of compounds and are dissolved in 15 g of water separately, they increased the boiling point of water by 2.7 K and 1.5 K respectively. The atomic mass of A (in amu) is (Nearest integer) (Given: Molal boiling point elevation constant is 0.5 )
Answer: 25Step-by-step solution → - Question 19Chemistry· Electrochemistry
solution of NaOH is measured to have resistivity . The molar conductivity of the solution will be . (Nearest integer)
Answer: 23Step-by-step solution → - Question 20Chemistry· Chemical Kinetics
For the reaction the following graph was obtained. The time required (in seconds) for the concentration of to reduce to (if the initial concentration of was ) is . (Nearest integer) Given:
Answer: 47Step-by-step solution → - Question 21Chemistry· Coordination Compounds
The spin-only magnetic moment value of ion formed among and Cu that has the least
enthalpy of atomisation is . (in nearest integer) Here is equal to the number of diamagnetic complexes
among , and
Answer: 0Step-by-step solution → - Question 22Chemistry· Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry (Mole Concept) + Stoichiometry
Consider the above sequence of reactions. 151 g of 2-bromopentane is made to react. Yield of major product P is
whereas Q is . Mass of product Q obtained is g. (Given molar mass in
: 80)
Answer: 184Step-by-step solution → - Question 23Mathematics· Limits, Continuity and Differentiability
If is finite, then is equal to :
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
-1
- Option D:
0
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 24Mathematics· Binomial Theorem
If , then is equal to:
- Option A:
20
- Option B:
24
- Option C:
15
- Option D:
11
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 25Mathematics· Definite Integration
Let be the point of intersection of the curve and the straight line in the second quadrant. Then the integral is equal to:
- Option A:
21
- Option B:
27
- Option C:
24
- Option D:
18
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 26Mathematics· Trigonometry Ratios and Identities
If , then the number of solutions of , is
equal to
- Option A:
8
- Option B:
10
- Option C:
7
- Option D:
6
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 27Mathematics· Statistics
If the mean and the variance of , 13 are 9 and 9.25 respectively, then is equal
to :
- Option A:
103
- Option B:
100
- Option C:
106
- Option D:
105
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 28Mathematics· Functions
If the domain of the function is , then is
equal to :
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 29Mathematics· Probability
Given three indentical bags each containing 10 balls, whose colours are as follows :
Red Blue Green Bag I 3 2 5 Bag II 4 3 3 Bag III 5 1 4 A person chooses a bag at random and takes out a ball. If the ball is Red, the probability that it is from bag I is and if the ball is Green, the probability that it is from bag III is , then the value of is :
- Option A:
8
- Option B:
9
- Option C:
7
- Option D:
6
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 30Mathematics· 3D Geometry
The line is parallel to the vector and passes through the point and the line is parallel to the vector and passes through the point . The shortest distance between the lines and is:
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 31Mathematics· Permutations and Combinations
The number of ways, in which the letters , can be placed in the 8 boxes of the figure below so that no row remains empty and at most one letter can be placed in a box, is:

- Option A:
960
- Option B:
5760
- Option C:
840
- Option D:
5880
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 32Mathematics· Definite Integration
Let be a differentiable function. If for all
, then the value of is :
- Option A:
26
- Option B:
32
- Option C:
18
- Option D:
22
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 33Mathematics· 3D Geometry
If the image of the point in the line joining the points and is , then
is equal to :
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
18
- Option D:
13
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 34Mathematics· Parabola
Let the point of the focal chord of the parabola be . If the focus of the parabola divides the chord in the ratio 1 , then is equal to:
- Option A:
17
- Option B:
26
- Option C:
10
- Option D:
37
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 35Mathematics· Ellipse
If the length of the minor axis of an ellipse is equal to one fourth of the distance between the foci, then the eccentricity of the ellipse is:
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 36Mathematics· Vector Algebra
Let and a vector be such that
and . If , then is equal to :
- Option A:
9
- Option B:
12
- Option C:
18
- Option D:
15
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 37Mathematics· Definite Integration
is equal to:
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 38Mathematics· Sequence and Series
The number of terms of an A.P. is even, the sum of all the odd terms is 24 , the sum of all the even terms is 30 and the last term exceeds the first by . Then the number of terms which are integers in the A.P. is :
- Option A:
10
- Option B:
6
- Option C:
4
- Option D:
8
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 39Mathematics· Determinants
If the system of equations
has infinitely many solutions, then is equal to
- Option A:
30
- Option B:
18
- Option C:
26
- Option D:
22
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 40Mathematics· Matrices
Let be a real matrix such that , where and are the identity and
null matrices, respectively. If l, where and are real constants, then is equal to:
- Option A:
4
- Option B:
20
- Option C:
12
- Option D:
76
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 41Mathematics· Straight lines
Let the area of the triangle formed by a straight line with co-ordinate axes be 48 square units. If the perpendicular drawn from the origin to the line makes an angle of with the positive axis, then the value of is:
- Option A:
97
- Option B:
90
- Option C:
93
- Option D:
83
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 42Mathematics· Sequence and Series
If the sum of the first 10 terms of the series . is where
, then is equal to .
Answer: 441Step-by-step solution → - Question 43Mathematics· Quadratic Equations
If the set of all , for which the roots of the equation are
positive is , then is equal to .
Answer: 7Step-by-step solution → - Question 44Mathematics· Inverse Trigonometric Functions
If , then is equal to
Answer: 3Step-by-step solution → - Question 45Mathematics· Differential Equations
Let be the solution of the differential equation
such that . Then is equal to
Answer: 21Step-by-step solution → - Question 46Mathematics· Straight lines
Let and be the vertices of a triangle . Then the maximum area of the parallelogram , formed with vertices and on the sides and of the triangle respectively, is -
Answer: 3Step-by-step solution → - Question 47Physics· Magnetism and Matter
Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).
Assertion (A) : Net dipole moment of a polar linear isotropic dielectric substance is not zero even in the absence of an external electric field.
Reason (R) : In absence of an external electric field, the different permanent dipoles of a polar dielectric substance are oriented in random directions.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.
- Option A:
Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
- Option B:
(A) is correct but ( ) is not correct
- Option C:
(A) is not correct but ( ) is correct
- Option D:
Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 48Physics· Nuclear Physics
Energy released when two deuterons fuse to form a helium nucleus
is (Given: Binding energy per nucleon
of and binding energy per nucleon
of )
- Option A:
23.6 MeV
- Option B:
5.9 MeV
- Option C:
8.1 MeV
- Option D:
26.8 MeV
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 49Physics· Rotational Dynamics
The moment of inertia of a circular ring of mass and diameter about a tangential axis lying in the
plane of the ring is
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 50Physics· Electrostatics
Consider a circular loop that is uniformly charged and has a radius . Find the position along
the positive -axis of the cartesian coordinate system where the electric field is maximum if the ring was assumed to be placed in plane at the origin
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
0
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 51Physics· Mechanical Properties of Matter
Two water drops each of radius ' ' coalesce to form a bigger drop. If ' is the surface tension, the surface energy released in this process is
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 52Physics· Units, Dimensions & Error Analysis
If and are the permeability and permittivity of free space, respectively, then the dimension of is
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 53Physics· Units, Dimensions & Error Analysis
Match List - I with List - II. Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
List - I List - II (A) Heat capacity of body (I) (B) Specific heat capacity of body (II) (C) Latent heat (III) (D) Thermal conductivity (IV) - Option A:
(A)-(II), (B)-(III), (C)-(I), (D)-(IV)
- Option B:
(A)-(IV), (B)-(III), (C)-(II), (D)-(I)
- Option C:
(A)-(III), (B)-(I), (C)-(II), (D)-(IV)
- Option D:
(A)-(III), (B)-(IV), (C)-(I), (D)-(II)
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 54Physics· Geometrical Optics
A bi-convex lens has radius of curvature of both the surfaces same as . If this lens is required to be replaced by another convex lens having different radii of curvatures on both sides ( ), without any change in lens power then possible combination of and is
- Option A:
and
- Option B:
and
- Option C:
and
- Option D:
and
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 55Physics· Units, Dimensions & Error Analysis
Given a charge , current and permeability of vacuum . Which of the following quantity has the dimension of momentum?
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 56Physics· Motion in one Dimension
A sportsman runs around a circular track of radius such that he traverses the path . The distance travelled and displacement, respectively, are

- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 57Physics· Atomic Physics
An electron with mass ' ' with an initial velocity enters a magnetic field . If the initial de-Broglie wavelength at is then its value after time ' ' would be:
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 58Physics· Electromagnetic Induction
A solenoid having area and length is filled with a material having relative permeability 2 . The magnetic energy stored in the solenoid is:
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 59Physics· Geometrical Optics
Two identical objects are placed in front of convex mirror and concave mirror having same radii of curvature of 12 cm , at same distance of 18 cm from the respective mirrors. The ratio of sizes of the images formed by convex mirror and by concave mirror is:
- Option A:
2
- Option B:
3
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 60Physics· Transverse waves
A sinusoidal wave of wavelength 7.5 cm travels a distance of 1.2 cm along the -direction in 0.3 sec . The crest is at at and maximum displacement of the wave is 2 cm . Which equation correctly represents this wave?
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 61Physics· Current Electricity
In a moving coil galvanometer, two moving coils and have the following particulars :
Assuming that torsional constant of the springs are same for both coils, what will be the ratio
of voltage sensitivity of and ?
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 62Physics· Thermodynamics
Identify the characteristics of an adiabatic process in a monoatomic gas. (A) Internal energy is constant. (B) Work done in the process is equal to the change in internal energy. (C) The product of temperature and volume is a constant. (D) The product of pressure and volume is a constant. (E) The work done to change the temperature from to is proportional to . Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
- Option A:
(A), (C), (E) only
- Option B:
(B), (E) only
- Option C:
(A), (C), (D) only
- Option D:
(B), (D) only
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 63Physics· Atomic Physics
Assuming the validity of Bohr's atomic model for hydrogen like ions the radius of
ion in its ground state is given by ,
where -. (Where , is the first Bohr's radius.)
- Option A:
2
- Option B:
9
- Option C:
3
- Option D:
1
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 64Physics· Rotational Dynamics
A wheel of radius 0.2 m rotates freely about its center when a string that is wrapped over its rim is pulled by force of 10 N as shown in figure. The established torque produces an angular acceleration of . Moment of inertia of the wheel is . (Acceleration due to gravity )
Answer: 1Step-by-step solution → - Question 65Physics· Thermal Properties of Matter
The length of a light string is 1.4 m when the tension on it is 5 N . If the tension increases to 7 N , the length of the string is 1.56 m . The original length of the string is m.
Answer: 1Step-by-step solution → - Question 66Physics· Thermodynamics
The internal energy of air in sized room at 1 atmospheric pressure will be . (Consider air as diatomic molecule)
Answer: 12Step-by-step solution → - Question 67Physics· Geometrical Optics
A ray of light suffers minimum deviation when incident on a prism having angle of the prism equal to
. The refractive index of the prism material is .
The angle of incidence (in degrees) is -
Answer: 45Step-by-step solution → - Question 68Physics· Gravitation
A satellite of mass 1000 kg is launched to revolve around the earth in an orbit at a height of 270 km
from the earth's surface. Kinetic energy of the satellite in this orbit is
. (Mass of earth ,
Radius of earth , Gravitational constant
)
Answer: 3Step-by-step solution →
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