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- Question 1Chemistry· General Organic Chemistry
Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Statement I and the other is labelled as Statement II:
Statement I: Hyperconjugation is not a permanent effect.
Statement II: In general, greater the number of alkyl groups attached to a positively charged C -atom, greater is the hyperconjugation interaction and stabilization of the cation.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :
- Option A:
Both Statement I and Statement II are true
- Option B:
Statement I is false but Statement II is true
- Option C:
Both Statement I and Statement II are false
- Option D:
Statement I is true but Statement II is false
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 2Chemistry· Coordination Compounds
Identify the diamagnetic octahedral complex ions from below :
A.
B.
C.
D.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
- Option A:
B and D only
- Option B:
B and C only
- Option C:
A and C only
- Option D:
A and D only
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 3Chemistry· Thermodynamics & Thermochemistry
Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Statement I and the other is labelled as Statement II:
Statement I: When a system containing ice in equilibrium with water (liquid) is heated, heat is absorbed by the system and there is no change in the temperature of the system until whole ice gets melted.
Statement II: At melting point of ice, there is absorption of heat in order to overcome intermolecular forces of attraction within the molecules of water in ice and kinetic energy of molecules is not increased at melting point.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :
- Option A:
Both Statement I and Statement II are true
- Option B:
Statement I is true but Statement II is false
- Option C:
Both Statement I and Statement II is false
- Option D:
Statement I is false but Statement II is true
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 4Chemistry· Chemical Bonding
Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Statement I and the other is labelled as Statement II:
Statement I: Wet cotton clothes made of cellulose based carbohydrate takes comparatively longer time to get dried than wet nylon polymer based clothes.
Statement II: Intermolecular hydrogen bonding with water molecule is more in nylon-based clothes than in the case of cotton clothes.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :
- Option A:
Both Statement I and Statement II are false
- Option B:
Statement I is true but Statement II is false
- Option C:
Statement I is false but Statement II is true
- Option D:
Both Statement I and Statement II are true
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 5Chemistry· 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: is a stronger oxidizing agent than
Statement II: is more stable than
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :
- Option A:
Statement I is true but Statement II is false
- Option B:
Statement I is false but Statement II is true
- Option C:
Both Statement I and Statement II are false
- Option D:
Both Statement I and Statement II are true
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 6Chemistry· Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry (Mole Concept) + Stoichiometry
Mass of magnesium required to produce 220 mL of hydrogen gas at STP on reaction with excess of dil. HCl is Given: Molar mass of .
- Option A:
235.7 g
- Option B:
0.24 mg
- Option C:
2.444 g
- Option D:
236 mg
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 7Chemistry· Redox Reactions
Compounds that should not be used as primary standards in titrimetric analysis are :
A.
B. Oxalic acid
C. NaOH
D.
E. Sodium tetraborate
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
- Option A:
C, D and E only
- Option B:
A, C and D only
- Option C:
D and E only
- Option D:
B and D only
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 8Chemistry· Chemical Kinetics
Consider the following statements related to temperature dependence of rate constants. Identify the correct statements.
A. The Arrhenius equation holds true only for an elementary homogenous reaction.
B. The unit of is same as that of in Arrhenius equation.
C. At a given temperature, a low activation energy means a fast reaction.
D. A and Ea as used in Arrhenius equation depend on temperature.
E. When Ea >> RT, A and Ea become interdependent.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
- Option A:
B and C only
- Option B:
B , D and E only
- Option C:
A and B only
- Option D:
A, C and D only
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 9Chemistry· Practical Organic Chemistry
In Dumas' method for estimation of nitrogen 0.4 g of an organic compound gave 60 mL of nitrogen collected at 300 K temperature and 715 mm Hg pressure. The percentage composition of nitrogen in the compound is (Given : Aqueous tension at )
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 10Chemistry· Electrochemistry
The standard cell potential () of a fuel cell based on the oxidation of methanol in air is measured as 1.21 V. The standard half-cell reduction potential for () is 1.229 V. Choose the correct statement:
- Option A:
The standard half-cell reduction potential for the reduction of () is 19 mV
- Option B:
Reduction of methanol takes place at the cathode
- Option C:
Reactants are fed at one go to each electrode
- Option D:
Oxygen is formed at the anode
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 11Chemistry· p-Block Elements (Group 15-18)
The correct orders among the following are
Atomic radius:
Electronegativity :
Density :
Ionisation energy :
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
- Option A:
C and D only
- Option B:
A and B only
- Option C:
B and D only
- Option D:
A and C only
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 12Chemistry· Biomolecules
Fat soluble vitamins are:
(A) Vitamin
(B) Vitamin
(C) Vitamin
(D) Vitamin
(E) Vitamin
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
- Option A:
A and B only
- Option B:
C and D only
- Option C:
B and C only
- Option D:
C and E only
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 13Chemistry· p-Block Elements (Group 15-18)
Match the List-I with List-II.
List-I (Family) List-II (Symbol Element) A. Pnictogen (group 15) I. Ts B. Chalcogen II. Og C. Halogen III. Lv D. Noble gas IV. Mc Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
- Option A:
A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II
- Option B:
A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III
- Option C:
A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I
- Option D:
A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 14Chemistry· Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry (Mole Concept) + Stoichiometry
10 mL of 2 M NaOH solution is added to 20 mL of 1 M HCl solution kept in a beaker. Now, 10 mL of this mixture is poured into a volumetric flask of 100 mL containing 2 moles of HCl and made the volume upto the mark with distilled water. The solution in this flask.
- Option A:
10 M HCl solution
- Option B:
20 M HCl solution
- Option C:
Neutral solution
- Option D:
0.2 M NaCl solution
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 15Chemistry· Structure of Atom
For electrons in ' ' and ' ' orbitals, the orbital angular momentum values, respectively, are
- Option A:
0 and
- Option B:
0 and
- Option C:
and 0
- Option D:
and
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 16Chemistry· Aromatic Compounds
X g of nitrobenzene on nitration gave 4.2 g of m -dinitrobenzene. g. (nearest integer) [Given: molar mass (in ) C: 12, H: 1, O: 16, N: 14]
Answer: 3Step-by-step solution → - Question 17Chemistry· Thermodynamics & Thermochemistry
A sample of n-octane ( 1.14 g ) was completely burnt in excess of oxygen in a bomb calorimeter, whose heat capacity is . As a result of combustion reaction, the temperature of the calorimeter is increased by 5 K . The magnitude of the heat of combustion of octane at constant volume is (nearest integer).
Answer: 2500Step-by-step solution → - Question 18Chemistry· Thermodynamics & Thermochemistry
A perfect gas ( 0.1 mol ) having (independent of temperature) undergoes the above transformation
from point 1 to point 4. If each step is reversible, the total work done (w) while going from point 1 to point 4 is (-)
J (nearest integer) [Given: ]
Answer: 304Step-by-step solution → - Question 19Chemistry· d and f Block Elements
Among, and Cu , identify the element with highest enthalpy of atomisation. The spin only magnetic moment value of that element in its +2 oxidation state is (in nearest integer).
Answer: 4Step-by-step solution → - Question 20Chemistry· Isomerism
The total number of structural isomers possible for the substituted benzene derivatives with the molecular formula is .
Answer: 8Step-by-step solution → - Question 21Mathematics· Permutations and Combinations
Line of slope 2 and line of slope intersect at the origin . In the first quadrant, are
12 points on line and are 9 points on line . Then the total number of triangles, that can
be formed having vertices at three of the 22 points , is:
- Option A:
1080
- Option B:
1188
- Option C:
1134
- Option D:
1026
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 22Mathematics· Statistics
Let the Mean and Variance of five observations and , be
5 and 10 respectively. Then the Variance of the observations is
- Option A:
16.4
- Option B:
16
- Option C:
17.4
- Option D:
17
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 23Mathematics· Quadratic Equations
Let the equation have equal roots. Then the distance of the point from the line is
- Option A:
- Option B:
15
- Option C:
- Option D:
12
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 24Mathematics· Definite Integration
The integral is equal to
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 25Mathematics· Functions
If the domain of the function ) is , then is equal to
- Option A:
17
- Option B:
18
- Option C:
15
- Option D:
16
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 26Mathematics· Application of Derivatives
Let be a function defined by . If is the number of points of local minima and n is the number of points of local maxima of , then is :
- Option A:
3
- Option B:
2
- Option C:
4
- Option D:
5
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 27Mathematics· Probability
If the probability that the random variable takes the value is given by
, where is a constant, then is equal to
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 28Mathematics· 3D Geometry
Each of the angles and that a given line makes with the positive - and -axes, respectively, is half of the angle that this line makes with the positive -axes. Then the sum of all possible values of the angle is
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 29Mathematics· Circles
If the four distinct points and lie on a circle of radius , then is equal to
- Option A:
33
- Option B:
32
- Option C:
34
- Option D:
35
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 30Mathematics· Sequence and Series
The sum upto terms, is equal to
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 31Mathematics· Functions
Let be a function such that , . Then is equal to
- Option A:
10
- Option B:
12
- Option C:
13
- Option D:
11
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 32Mathematics· Trigonometry Ratios and Identities
The number of solutions of the equation
is
- Option A:
6
- Option B:
4
- Option C:
3
- Option D:
5
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 33Mathematics· Application of Derivatives
The shortest distance between the curves and is:
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 34Mathematics· Sets and Relations
Let . Let be a relation on defined by if and only if . Let be the number of elements in . Let and be the minimum number of elements required to be added in to make it reflexive and symmetric relations, respectively. Then is equal to
- Option A:
12
- Option B:
11
- Option C:
14
- Option D:
13
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 35Mathematics· 3D Geometry
The distance of the point from the line along the line
is
- Option A:
16
- Option B:
18
- Option C:
14
- Option D:
12
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 36Mathematics· Straight lines
Consider the lines , being a parameter, all passing through a point .
One of these lines (say ) is farthest from the origin. If the distance of from the point is , then the
value of is
- Option A:
10
- Option B:
20
- Option C:
15
- Option D:
30
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 37Mathematics· Complex Numbers
If are the vertices of an equilateral triangle, whose centroid is , then
is equal to
- Option A:
0
- Option B:
1
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 38Mathematics· Area under the Curves
The area of the region is
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 39Mathematics· Differential Equations
Let be the solution of the differential equation
. Then is equal to
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 40Mathematics· Ellipse
Let be the circle of minimum area enclosing the ellipse with eccentricity and foci . Let be a variable triangle, whose vertex is on the circle and the side of length 2 a is parallel to the major axis of and contains the point of intersection of with the negative -axis. Then the maximum area of the triangle is:
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 41Mathematics· Hyperbola
If the equation of the hyperbola with foci and is , then
is equal to -.
Answer: 141Step-by-step solution → - Question 42Mathematics· Matrices
Let be the identity matrix of order and for the matrix . Let be the
inverse of the matrix . Then is equal to .
Answer: 38Step-by-step solution → - Question 43Mathematics· Limits, Continuity and Differentiability
If , then is equal to
Answer: 32Step-by-step solution → - Question 44Mathematics· Vector Algebra
Let and be a vector such that
and . Then is equal to -.
Answer: 128Step-by-step solution → - Question 45Mathematics· Binomial Theorem
Let . If
, then is equal to .
Answer: 239Step-by-step solution → - Question 46Physics· Moving Charges and Magnetic Field
A magnetic dipole experiences a torque of when placed in uniform magnetic field in such a way that dipole moment makes angle of with magnetic field. The potential energy of the dipole is :
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 47Physics· System Of Particles
Consider two blocks and of masses and that are placed on a frictionless table. The block moves with a constant speed towards the block kept at rest. A spring with spring constant is attached with the block as shown in the figure. After the collision, suppose that the blocks and , along with the spring in constant compression state, move together, then the compression in the spring is, (Neglect the mass of the spring)

- Option A:
0.2 m
- Option B:
0.3 m
- Option C:
0.4 m
- Option D:
0.1 m
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 48Physics· Thermodynamics
An ideal gas exists in a state with pressure , volume . It is isothermally expanded to 4 times of its initial volume , then isobarically compressed to its original volume. Finally the system is heated isochorically to bring it to its initial state. The amount of heat exchanged in this process is
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 49Physics· Motion in Plane
A particle is projected with velocity so that its horizontal range is three times the maximum height attained by it. The horizontal range of the projectile is given as , where value of is : (Given, ' ' is the acceleration due to gravity.)
- Option A:
18
- Option B:
6
- Option C:
12
- Option D:
24
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 50Physics· Geometrical Optics
A monochromatic light of frequency travelling through air, is incident on a medium of refractive index '2'. Wavelength of the refracted light will be :
- Option A:
400 nm
- Option B:
300 nm
- Option C:
600 nm
- Option D:
500 nm
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 51Physics· Work, Power & Energy
A block of mass 1 kg , moving along with speed enters a rough region ranging from to . The retarding force acting on the block in this range is , with . Then the final speed of the block as it crosses rough region is.
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 52Physics· Semiconductor and Electronic Devices
The truth table corresponding to the circuit given below is :

- Option A:

- Option B:

- Option C:

- Option D:

Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 53Physics· Transverse waves
Two monochromatic light beams have intensities in the ratio . An interference pattern is obtained by these beams. The ratio of the intensities of maximum to minimum is
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 54Physics· Sound Waves
In the resonance experiment, two air columns (closed at one end) of 100 cm and 120 cm long, give 15 beats per second when each one is sounding in the respective fundamental modes. The velocity of sound in the air column is
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 55Physics· Wave Optics
Width of one of the two slits in a Young's double slit interference experiment is half of the other slit. The ratio of the maximum to the minimum intensity in the interference pattern is
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 56Physics· Moving Charges and Magnetic Field
Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion and the other is labelled as Reason
Assertion A : If Oxygen ion and Hydrogen ion enter normal to the magnetic field with equal momentum, then the path of ion has a smaller curvature than that of .
Reason R:A proton with same linear momentum as an electron will form a path of smaller radius of curvature on entering a uniform magnetic field perpendicularly.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below
- Option A:
is true but is false
- Option B:
Both and are true and is the correct explanation of
- Option C:
Both and are true but is NOT the correct explanation of
- Option D:
is false but is true
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 57Physics· Current Electricity
An electric bulb rated as is connected to an ac source of rms
voltage 220 V . The peak value of current through the bulb is
- Option A:
0.64 A
- Option B:
0.32 A
- Option C:
0.45 A
- Option D:
2.2 A
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 58Physics· Units, Dimensions & Error Analysis
Match the LIST-I with LIST-II. Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
LIST-I LIST-II A. Boltzmann constant I. B. Coefficient of viscosity II. C. Planck's constant III. D. Thermal conductivity IV. - Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 59Physics· Capacitors and R-C Circuits
Using a battery, a 100 pF capacitor is charged to 60 V and then the battery is removed. After that, a second uncharged capacitor is connected to the first capacitor in parallel. If the final voltage across the second capacitor is 20 V , its capacitance is: (in pF )
- Option A:
100
- Option B:
400
- Option C:
200
- Option D:
600
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 60Physics· Motion in one Dimension
A particle moves along the -axis and has its displacement varying with time according
to the equation: Where co and cone constants
of appropriate dimensions.
Then, which of the following statements is correct?
- Option A:
The acceleration of the particle is
- Option B:
The initial velocity of the particle is
- Option C:
The acceleration of the particle is
- Option D:
The acceleration of the particle is
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 61Physics· Current Electricity
A motor operating on 100 V draws a current of 1 A . If the efficiency of the motor is , then the loss of power in units of cal/s is
- Option A:
4
- Option B:
6.2
- Option C:
8.4
- Option D:
2
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 62Physics· Work, Power & Energy
Two cylindrical vessels of equal cross sectional area of contain water upto heights 10 m and 6 m , respectively If the vessels are connected at their bottom then the work done by the force of gravity is (Density of water is and )
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 63Physics· Fluid Mechanics
A solid steel ball of diameter 3.6 mm acquired terminal velocity while falling under gravity through an oil of density . Take density of steel as and as . The viscosity of the oil in SI unit is
- Option A:
2.18
- Option B:
1.68
- Option C:
2.38
- Option D:
1.99
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 64Physics· Kinetic Theory of Gases
Pressure of an ideal gas, contained in a closed vessel, is increased by when heated by . Its initial temperature must be:
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
250 K
- Option D:
2500 k
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 65Physics· Current Electricity
Two cells of emfs 1 V and 2 V and internal resistances and , respectively, are connected in series with an external resistance of . The total current in the circuit is . Now the same two cells in parallel configuration are connected to same external resistance. In this case, the total current drawn is . The value of is . The value of is
Answer: 4Step-by-step solution → - Question 66Physics· Atomic Physics
An electron in the hydrogen atom initially in the fourth excited state makes a transition to energy state by emitting a photon of energy 2.86 eV . The integer value of will be .
Answer: 2Step-by-step solution → - Question 67Physics· Units, Dimensions & Error Analysis
A physical quantity is related to four other quantities and as follows .
The percentage errors in the measurement of and are and ,
respectively. The percentage error in the measurement of will be .
Answer: 15Step-by-step solution → - Question 68Physics· Geometrical Optics
Light from a point source in air falls on a spherical glass surface (refractive index, and radius of curvature ). The image is formed at a distance of 200 cm from the glass surface inside the glass. The magnitude of distance of the light source from the glass surface is m.
Answer: 4Step-by-step solution → - Question 69Physics· Mechanical Properties of Matter
The excess pressure inside a soap bubble in air is half the excess pressure inside another soap bubble
in air. If the volume of the bubble is times the volume of the bubble , then, the value of is
Answer: 8Step-by-step solution →
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