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- Question 1Chemistry· Chemical Kinetics
Reaction is a first order reaction. It was started with pure
t/min Pressure of system at time t/mm Hg 10 160 240 Which of the following option is incorrect?
- Option A:
Partial pressure of A after 10 minute is 40 mm Hg
- Option B:
Initial pressure of is 80 mm Hg
- Option C:
The reaction never goes to completion
- Option D:
Rate constant of the reaction is
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 2Chemistry· Practical Inorganic chemistry (Qualitative Analysis)
When a salt is treated with sodium hydroxide solution it gives gas . On passing gas through reagent Y a brown coloured precipitate is formed. X and Y respectively, are
- Option A:
and
- Option B:
and
- Option C:
and
- Option D:
and
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 3Chemistry· Nitrogen Containing Organic Compounds
Which of the following amine(s) show(s) positive carbylamine test?
Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
- Option A:
C only
- Option B:
A and E only
- Option C:
B, C and D only
- Option D:
A and C only
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 4Chemistry· Biomolecules
Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Statement I and the other is labelled as Statement II:
Statement I: D-(+)-glucose + D-(+) fructose Sucrose glucose fructose
Statement II: Invert sugar is formed during sucrose hydrolysis.
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:
Both Statement I and Statement II are false
- Option C:
Statement I is true but Statement II is fals
- Option D:
Statement I is false but Statement II is true
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 5Chemistry· Alkyl and Aryl Halides
The reactions which cannot be applied to prepare an alkene by elimination, are
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
- Option A:
B & D only
- Option B:
B, C & D only
- Option C:
A, C & D only
- Option D:
B & E only
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 6Chemistry· d and f Block Elements
The number of valence electrons present in the metal among and Ni which has the lowest enthalpy of atomisation is
- Option A:
8
- Option B:
10
- Option C:
6
- Option D:
9
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 7Chemistry· Electrochemistry
Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Statement I and the other is labelled as Statement II:
Statement I: Mohr's salt is composed of only three types of ions-ferrous, ammonium and sulfate.
Statement II: If the molar conductance at infinite dilution for ferrous, ammonium and sulfate ions are and , respectively then the molar conductance for Mohr's salt solution at infinite dilution would be given by
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :
- Option A:
Both Statements-I and Statement-II are false
- Option B:
Both Statements-I and Statement-II are true
- Option C:
Statement-I is false but Statement-II is true
- Option D:
Statement-I is true but Statement-II are false
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 8Chemistry· States of Matter - Gaseous State
At the sea level, the dry air mass percentage composition is given as nitrogen gas: 70.0, oxygen gas: 27.0 and argon gas: 3.0. If total pressure is 1.15 atm , then calculate the ratio of following respectively:
(i) partial pressure of nitrogen gas to partial pressure of oxygen gas
(ii) partial pressure of oxygen gas to partial pressure of argon gas
(Given: Molar mass of N, O and Ar are 14, 16 and respectively.)
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 9Chemistry· p-Block (I) (Grp. 13, 14)
The group 14 elements and have the first ionisation enthalpy values of 708 and respectively. The above values are lowest among their group members. The nature of their ions and respectively is
- Option A:
both reducing
- Option B:
oxidising and reducing
- Option C:
both oxidising
- Option D:
reducing and oxidising
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 10Chemistry· d and f Block Elements
The first transition series metal ' M ' has the highest enthalpy of atomisation in its series. One of its aquated ion exists in green colour. The nature of the oxide formed by the above ion is :
- Option A:
amphoteric
- Option B:
neutral
- Option C:
basic
- Option D:
acidic
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 11Chemistry· Thermodynamics & Thermochemistry
Total enthalpy change for freezing of 1 mol of water at to ice at is
(Given :
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 12Chemistry· Aldehydes and Ketones
Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Statement I and the other is labelled as Statement II:
Statement I: Ozonolysis followed by treatment with of cis-2 butene gives ethanal.
Statement II: The product obtained by ozonolysis followed by treatment with of 3, 6-dimethyloct-4-ene has no chiral carbon atom.
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:
Both Statement I and Statement II are true
- Option D:
Statement I is true but Statement II is false
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 13Chemistry· IUPAC Nomenclature
Which of the following is the correct IUPAC name of given organic compound (X)?

- Option A:
2-Bromo-2-methylbut-2-ene
- Option B:
1-Bromo-2-methylbut-2-ene
- Option C:
4-Bromo-3-methylbut-2-ene
- Option D:
3-Bromo-3-methylprop-2-ene
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 14Chemistry· Alcohols, Ethers and Phenols
Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Statement I and the other is labelled as Statement II:
Statement I: Dimethyl ether is completely soluble in water. However, diethyl ether is soluble in water to a very small extent.
Statement II: Sodium metal can be used to dry diethyl ether and not ethyl alcohol.
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:
Both Statement I and Statement II are true
- Option C:
Statement I is false but Statement II is true
- Option D:
Both Statement I and Statement II are False
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 15Chemistry· Structure of Atom
Which of the following statements are correct, if the threshold frequency of caesium is ?
A. When Cs is placed inside a vacuum chamber with an ammeter connected to it and yellow light is focused on Cs, the ammeter shows the presence of current.
B. When the brightness of the yellow light is dimmed, the value of the current in the ammeter is reduced.
C. When a red light is used instead of the yellow light, the current produced is higher with respect to the yellow light.
D. When a blue light is used, the ammeter shows the formation of current.
E. When a white light is used. the ammeter shows formation of current.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

- Option A:
A, C, D and E Only
- Option B:
A, B, D and E Only
- Option C:
A, D and E Only
- Option D:
B, C and D Only
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 16Chemistry· Ionic Equilibrium
An aqueous solution of HCl with pH 1.0 is diluted by adding equal volume of water (ignoring dissociation of water). The pH of HCl solution would (Given log )
- Option A:
Increase to 2
- Option B:
Remain same
- Option C:
Reduce to 0.5
- Option D:
Increase to 1.3
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 17Chemistry· Coordination Compounds
The number of paramagnetic complex among
, and , which involved hybridization is
Answer: 2Step-by-step solution → - Question 18Chemistry· Solutions and Colligative Properties
The percentage dissociation of a salt solution at given temperature (van't Hoff factor ) is % (Nearest integer)
Answer: 33Step-by-step solution → - Question 19Chemistry· Electrochemistry
1 Faraday electricity was passed through (1.5 and 0.1 Faraday was passed through electrolytic cells. After this the two cells were connected as shown below to make an electrochemical cell. The emf of the cell thus formed at 298 K is mV (nearest integer)
Given:
Answer: 400Step-by-step solution → - Question 20Chemistry· Practical Organic Chemistry
An organic compound weighing 500 mg , produced 220 mg of , on complete combustion. The percentage composition of carbon in the compound is %. (nearest integer) (Given molar mass in of )
Answer: 12Step-by-step solution → - Question 21Chemistry· Biomolecules
Thyroxine, the hormone has given below structure
The percentage of iodine in thyroxine is %. (nearest integer)
(Given molar mass in , N : 14, I : 127)
Answer: 65Step-by-step solution → - Question 22Mathematics· Statistics
The mean and standard deviation of observations are and respectively. By mistake one observation is taken as instead of If the correct mean and the correct standard deviation are and respectively, then is equal to
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 23Mathematics· Quadratic Equations
Let the set of all values , for which both the roots of the equation
are negative real numbers, be the interval . Then is equal to
- Option A:
9
- Option B:
5
- Option C:
20
- Option D:
0
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 24Mathematics· Area under the Curves
If the area of the region bounded by the curves and is equal to , then equals
- Option A:
250
- Option B:
210
- Option C:
220
- Option D:
240
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 25Mathematics· Application of Derivatives
Let and be the critical points of the function . Let and respectively be the absolute minimum and the absolute maximum values of in the interval . Then is equal to (Take :
- Option A:
21.1
- Option B:
20.9
- Option C:
19.8
- Option D:
22.1
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 26Mathematics· Differential Equations
Let be the solution curve of the differential equation , , passing through the point . Then is equal to
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 27Mathematics· Matrices
Let be a matrix such that 81. If
, then is
equal to
- Option A:
750
- Option B:
866
- Option C:
732
- Option D:
820
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 28Mathematics· Straight lines
Let be the triangle such that the equations of lines and be and , respectively, and the points and lie on -axis. If is the orthocentre of the triangle , then the area of the triangle is equal to
- Option A:
4
- Option B:
6
- Option C:
8
- Option D:
10
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 29Mathematics· Circles
Let be the circle in the third quadrant of radius 3 , that touches both coordinate axes. Let be the circle
with centre that touches externally at the point . If ,
then is equal to
- Option A:
22
- Option B:
31
- Option C:
13
- Option D:
9
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 30Mathematics· Vector Algebra
Let the angle between two unit vectors and be . If the vector then the value of is
- Option A:
24
- Option B:
27
- Option C:
31
- Option D:
29
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 31Mathematics· Definite Integration
The integral is equal to
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 32Mathematics· Permutations and Combinations
From a group of 7 batsmen and 6 bowlers, 10 players are to be chosen for a team, which should include atleast 4 batsmen and atleast 4 bowlers. One batsmen and one bowler who are captain and vice-captain respectively of the team should be included. Then the total number of ways such a selection can be made, is
- Option A:
135
- Option B:
165
- Option C:
145
- Option D:
155
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 33Mathematics· Parabola
Let be the parabola, whose focus is and directrix is . Then the sum of the ordinates of the points on , whose abscissa is -2 , is
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 34Mathematics· Complex Numbers
Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Statement I and the other is labelled as Statement II:
Statement I: The set and is purely real contains exactly two elements.
Statement II: The set and is purely imaginary contains infinitely many elements.
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: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 35Mathematics· Sequence and Series
Let be in a geometric progression. If 2 , are subtracted respectively from , then the resulting numbers are in an arithmetic progression. Then the value of is:
- Option A:
72
- Option B:
18
- Option C:
216
- Option D:
36
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 36Mathematics· 3D Geometry
If the shortest distance between the lines and is , then the sum of all possible values of is
- Option A:
-3
- Option B:
- Option C:
3
- Option D:
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 37Mathematics· Limits, Continuity and Differentiability
is equal to
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
1
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 38Mathematics· 3D Geometry
Let the line pass through and intersect the lines and
. Then, which of the following points lies on the line ?
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 39Mathematics· Binomial Theorem
The remainder when is divided by 7 is equal to
- Option A:
3
- Option B:
1
- Option C:
6
- Option D:
4
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 40Mathematics· Determinants
Let the system of equations: , , .
have infinitely many solutions. Then the radius of the circle centred at and touching the line is
- Option A:
- Option B:
7
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 41Mathematics· Trigonometry Ratios and Identities
If for , the points lie on , then is equal to
- Option A:
80
- Option B:
96
- Option C:
72
- Option D:
75
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 42Mathematics· Permutations and Combinations
The number of singular matrices of order 2, whose elements are from the set , is .
Answer: 36Step-by-step solution → - Question 43Mathematics· Sets and Relations
For , let denote the set of all subsets of with no two consecutive numbers. For example but . Then is equal to -.
Answer: 13Step-by-step solution → - Question 44Mathematics· Hyperbola
Consider the hyperbola having one of its focus at . If the latus rectum through its
other focus subtends a right angle at and , then is .
Answer: 1944Step-by-step solution → - Question 45Mathematics· Sets and Relations
The number of relations on the set , containing at most 6 elements including (1, 2), which are reflexive and transitive but not symmetric, is .
Answer: 6Step-by-step solution → - Question 46Mathematics· Limits, Continuity and Differentiability
The number of points of discontinuity of the function , where [•] denotes
the greatest integer function is .
Answer: 8Step-by-step solution → - Question 47Physics· Atomic Physics
For a hydrogen atom, the ratio of the largest wavelength of Lyman series to that of the Balmer series is
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 48Physics· Work, Power & Energy
An object of mass 1000 g experiences a time dependent force . The power generated by the force at time is:
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 49Physics· Mechanical Properties of Matter
Two wires and are made of same material having ratio of lengths and their diameters ratio . If both the wires are stretched using same force, what would be the ratio of their respective elongations?
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 50Physics· Wave Optics
Two plane polarized light waves combine at a certain point whose electric field components are
Find the amplitude of the resultant wave.
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 51Physics· Alternating Current
An ac current is represented as
The r.m.s value of the current is
- Option A:
10 Amp
- Option B:
50 Amp
- Option C:
100 Amp
- Option D:
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 52Physics· Friction
A cubic block of mass is sliding down on an inclined plane at with an acceleration of
, the value of coefficient of kinetic friction is
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 53Physics· Geometrical Optics
Two thin convex lenses of focal lengths 30 cm and 10 cm are placed coaxially, 10 cm apart.
The power of this combination is:
- Option A:
10 D
- Option B:
1 D
- Option C:
5 D
- Option D:
20 D
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 54Physics· System Of Particles
A rod of length 5 L is bent right angle keeping one side length as 2 L . The position of the centre of
mass of the system: (Consider )

- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 55Physics· Atomic Physics
In a hydrogen like ion, the energy difference between the excitation energy state and
ground is 108.8 eV . The atomic number of the ion is:
- Option A:
2
- Option B:
1
- Option C:
3
- Option D:
4
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 56Physics· Units, Dimensions & Error Analysis
If denotes the permittivity of free space and is the flux of the electric field through the
area bounded by the closed surface, then dimensions of
are that of:
- Option A:
electric current
- Option B:
electric charge
- Option C:
electric field
- Option D:
electric potential
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 57Physics· Moving Charges and Magnetic Field
Uniform magnetic fields of different strengths ( and ), both normal to the plane of the paper exist as shown in the figure. A charged particle of mass and charge , at the interface at an instant, moves into the region 2 with velocity and returns to the interface. It continues to move into region 1 and finally reaches the interface. What is the displacement of the particle during this movement along the interface?
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 58Physics· Semiconductor and Electronic Devices
In the following circuit, the reading of the ammeter will be (Take Zener breakdown voltage = 4 V )
- Option A:
10 mA
- Option B:
24 mA
- Option C:
60 mA
- Option D:
80 mA
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 59Physics· Motion in Plane
Two projectiles are fired from ground with same initial speeds from same point at angles and with horizontal direction. The ratio of their times of flights is
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
1
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 60Physics· Geometrical Optics
A lens having refractive index 1.6 has focal length of 12 cm , when it is in air. Find the focal length of the lens when it is placed in water. (Take refractive index of water as 1.28 )
- Option A:
555 mm
- Option B:
655 mm
- Option C:
355 mm
- Option D:
288 mm
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 61Physics· Electrostatics
Two charges and are separated by a distance of 30 cm . A third charge initially at ' ' as shown in the figure, is moved along the circular path of radius 40 cm from C to D. If the difference in potential energy due to movement of from to is given by the value of is

- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 62Physics· Sound Waves
Two harmonic waves moving in the same direction superimpose to form a wave (50.5t) where is in seconds. Find the period with which they beat. (close to nearest integer)
- Option A:
1 s
- Option B:
6 s
- Option C:
4 s
- Option D:
2 s
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 63Physics· Kinetic Theory of Gases
Match the LIST-I with LIST-II Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
LIST-I LIST-II A. Triatomic rigid gas I. B. Diatomic non-rigid gas II. C. Monoatomic gas III. D. Diatomic rigid gas IV. - Option A:
A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III
- Option B:
A-III, B-II, C-IV, D-I
- Option C:
A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II
- Option D:
A-IV, B-II, C-III, D-I
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 64Physics· Magnetism and Matter
The percentage increase in magnetic field (B) when space within a current carrying solenoid is filled with magnesium (magnetic susceptibility ) is
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 65Physics· Current Electricity
A wire of resistance is bent into a triangular pyramid as shown in figure with each segment having same length. The resistance between points and is . The value of is

- Option A:
10
- Option B:
12
- Option C:
16
- Option D:
14
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 66Physics· Thermodynamics
An ideal gas has undergone through the cyclic process as shown in the figure. Work done by the gas in the entire cycle is . (Take )
Answer: 314Step-by-step solution → - Question 67Physics· Geometrical Optics
A container contains a liquid with refractive index of 1.2 up to a height of 60 cm and another liquid having refractive index 1.6 is added to height H above first liquid. If viewed from above, the apparent shift in the position of bottom of container is 40 cm . The value of is cm (Consider liquids are immiscible).
Answer: 80Step-by-step solution → - Question 68Physics· Rotational Dynamics
A, B and C are disc, solid sphere and spherical shell respectively with same radii and masses. These masses are placed as shown in figure. The moment of inertia of the given system about PQ axis is , where is the moment of inertia of the disc about its diameter. The value of is .
Answer: 199Step-by-step solution → - Question 69Physics· Alternating Current
For ac circuit shown in figure, and pF and the phase difference between
and is .
The input signal frequency is , where ' ' is
Answer: 5Step-by-step solution → - Question 70Physics· Heat Transfer
A wire of length 10 cm and diameter 0.5 mm is used in a bulb. The temperature of the wire is
and power radiated by the wire is 94.2 W . Its emissivity is
where -.
(Given
and assume that the emissivity of wire material is same at all wavelength.)
Answer: 5Step-by-step solution →
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