JEE Main 2025 · previous year paper
JEE Main 2025 — 24 January, Evening Shift
68 questions with the verified answer key. Open any question for its step-by-step solution.
- Question 1Mathematics· Ellipse
The equation of the chord, of the ellipse , whose mid-point is is :
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 2Mathematics· Functions
The function , defined by is :
- Option A:
One-one but not onto
- Option B:
Onto but not one-one
- Option C:
Both one-one and onto
- Option D:
Neither one-one nor onto
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 3Mathematics· Inverse Trigonometric Functions
If , then the expression is equal to:
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
0
- Option D:
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 4Mathematics· Limits, Continuity and Differentiability
Let be a function which is differentiable at all points of its domain and satisfies the condition
, with . Then is equal to:
- Option A:
29
- Option B:
19
- Option C:
39
- Option D:
23
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 5Mathematics· Basic Maths
Let
and . Then is equal to:
- Option A:
4
- Option B:
2
- Option C:
8
- Option D:
6
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 6Mathematics· Vector Algebra
Let the position vectors of three vertices of a triangle be and .
If the position vectors of the orthocenter and the circumcenter of the triangle are and
respectively, then is equal to:
- Option A:
3
- Option B:
1
- Option C:
6
- Option D:
4
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 7Mathematics· Sequence and Series
In an arithmetic progression, if and , then is equal to:
- Option A:
510
- Option B:
515
- Option C:
525
- Option D:
505
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 8Mathematics· Sequence and Series
If , then the value of is :
- Option A:
1
- Option B:
- Option C:
6
- Option D:
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 9Mathematics· Matrices
If the system of equations
has infinitely many solutions, then is equal to:
- Option A:
13
- Option B:
10
- Option C:
11
- Option D:
12
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 10Mathematics· Application of Derivatives
Let be the largest open interval in which the function
is strictly increasing and (b, c) be the largest open interval, in which the function
is strictly decreasing. Then is equal to:
- Option A:
280
- Option B:
360
- Option C:
420
- Option D:
160
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 11Mathematics· Binomial Theorem
Suppose and are the coefficients of and terms respectively in the binomial expansion of . If , then is equal to:
- Option A:
22
- Option B:
21
- Option C:
20
- Option D:
19
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 12Mathematics· Vector Algebra
Let and . Then the projection of on is:
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 13Mathematics· Determinants
For some , let
. Then is equal to:
- Option A:
25
- Option B:
9
- Option C:
36
- Option D:
16
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 14Mathematics· Permutations and Combinations
Group consists of 7 boys and 3 girls, while group consists of 6 boys and 5 girls. The number of ways, 4 boys and 4 girls can be invited for a picnic if 5 of them must be from group A and the remaining 3 from group , is equal to:
- Option A:
8575
- Option B:
9100
- Option C:
8925
- Option D:
8750
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 15Mathematics· Area under the Curves
The area of the region enclosed by the curves and -axis is :
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 16Mathematics· Basic Maths
The number of real solution(s) of the equation is :
- Option A:
2
- Option B:
0
- Option C:
3
- Option D:
1
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 17Mathematics· Matrices
Let be a square matrix of order 2 with entries either 0 or 1 . Let E be the event that A is an invertible matrix. Then the probability is :
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 18Mathematics· Parabola
If the equation of the parabola with vertex and the directrix is
, then is equal to:
- Option A:
6
- Option B:
8
- Option C:
7
- Option D:
9
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 19Mathematics· Permutations and Combinations
Number of functions that assign 1 to exactly one of the positive integers less than or equal to 98, is equal to .
Answer: 392Step-by-step solution → - Question 20Mathematics· 3D Geometry
Let P be the image of the point Q(7, -2, 5) in the line and R(5, p, q) be a point on L. Then the square of the area of PQR is.
Answer: 957Step-by-step solution → - Question 21Mathematics· Differential Equations
Let be the solution of the differential equation .
If , then is equal to .
Answer: 1Step-by-step solution → - Question 22Mathematics· Hyperbola
Let and be two hyperbolas having length of latus rectums and respectively. Let their eccentricities be and respectively. If the product of the lengths of their transverse axes is , then is equal to
Answer: 55Step-by-step solution → - Question 23Mathematics· Indefinite Integration
If ,
where is the constant of integration, then is equal to
Answer: 16Step-by-step solution → - Question 24Chemistry· Electrochemistry
Based on the following data:
the strongest reducing agent among the following is:
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 25Chemistry· Chemical Kinetics
Given below are two statements:
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 false but Statement II is true
- Option C:
Both Statement I and Statement II are true
- Option D:
Statement I is true but Statement II is false
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 26Chemistry· Nitrogen Containing Organic Compounds
For reaction
The correct order of set of reagents for the above conversion is:
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 27Chemistry· Chemical Bonding
For hydrogen atom, the orbital/s with lowest energy is/are :
(A) 4 s
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
- Option A:
(A) and (E) only
- Option B:
(B) only
- Option C:
(A) only
- Option D:
(B), (C) and (D) only
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 28Chemistry· Chemical Bonding
In the given structure, number of sp and hybridized carbon atoms present respectively are :
- Option A:
3 and 6
- Option B:
3 and 5
- Option C:
4 and 6
- Option D:
4 and 5
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 29Chemistry· Chemical Bonding
Given below are two statements :
Statement(I) : Experimentally determined oxygen-oxygen bond lengths in the are found to be same and the bond length is greater than that of a (double bond) but less than that of a single ( ) bond.
Statement (II) : The strong lone pair-lone pair repulsion between oxygen atoms is solely responsible for the fact that the bond length in ozone is smaller than that of a double bond but more than that of a single bond .
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:
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 30Chemistry· Practical Inorganic chemistry (Qualitative Analysis)
Find the compound 'A' from the following reaction sequences.
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- Option A:
ZnS
- Option B:
CoS
- Option C:
MnS
- Option D:
NiS
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 31Chemistry· d and f Block Elements
Match List-I with List-II.
List-I (Transition metal ion) List-II (Spin only magnetic moment (B.M.)) (A) (I) 3.87 (B) (II) 0.00 (C) (III) 1.73 (D) (IV) 2.84 Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
- Option A:
(A)-(III), (B)-(I), (C)-(II), (D)-(IV)
- Option B:
(A)-(III), (B)-(I), (C)-(IV), (D)-(II)
- Option C:
(A)-(IV), (B)-(II), (C)-(III), (D)-(I)
- Option D:
(A)-(II), (B)-(IV), (C)-(I), (D)-(III)
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 32Chemistry· Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry (Mole Concept) + Stoichiometry
The elemental composition of a compound is C, H and O. If the molar mass of the compound is , the molecular formula of the compound is .
(Given: Relative atomic masses of C : H : O = 12 : 1 : 16)
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 33Chemistry· Coordination Compounds
When Ethane-1,2-diamine is added progressively to an aqueous solution of Nickel (II) chloride, the sequence of colour change observed will be :
- Option A:
Pale Blue Blue Green Violet
- Option B:
Pale Blue Blue Violet Green
- Option C:
Green Pale Blue Blue Violet
- Option D:
Violet Blue Pale Blue Green
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 34Chemistry· Coordination Compounds
The conditions and consequence that favours the configuration in a metal complex are :
- Option A:
weak field ligand, high spin complex
- Option B:
strong field ligand, high spin complex
- Option C:
strong field ligand, low spin complex
- Option D:
weak field ligand, low spin complex
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 35Chemistry· Aromatic Compounds
Identify correct statement/s :
(A) and are activating group
(B) -CN and -OH are meta directing group
(C) -CN and are meta directing group
(D) Activating groups act as ortho - and para directing groups
(E) Halides are activating groups
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
- Option A:
(A), (C) and (D) only
- Option B:
(A) , (B) and (E) only
- Option C:
(A) only
- Option D:
(A) and (C) only
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 36Chemistry· Periodicity of Elements and Periodic Properties
Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Statement I and the other is labelled as Statement II.
Statement I : The first ionization energy of Pb is greater than that of Sn.
Statement II : The first ionization energy of Ge is greater than that of Si.
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 false
- Option C:
Statement I is false but Statement II is true
- Option D:
Both Statement I and Statement II are true
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 37Chemistry· Thermodynamics & Thermochemistry
The heat of formation of is given by :
- Option A:
- Option B:
kcal
- Option C:
kcal
- Option D:
kcal
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 38Chemistry· Aromatic Compounds
Match List-I with List-II
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
- Option A:
(A)-(IV), (B)-(III), (C)-(I), (D)-(II)
- Option B:
(A)-(III), (B)-(IV), (C)-(II), (D)-(I)
- Option C:
(A)-(I), (B)-(III), (C)-(II), (D)-(IV)
- Option D:
(A)-(III), (B)-(IV), (C)-(I), (D)-(II)
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 39Chemistry· Aromatic Compounds
The structure of the major product formed in the following reaction is :
- Option A:

- Option B:

- Option C:

- Option D:

Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 40Chemistry· Biomolecules
Match List-I with List-II.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
- Option A:
(A)-(III), (B)-(IV), (C)-(II), (D)-(I)
- Option B:
(A)-(III), (B)-(I), (C)-(IV), (D)-(II)
- Option C:
(A)-(IV), (B)-(III), (C)-(II), (D)-(I)
- Option D:
(A)-(III), (B)-(IV), (C)-(I), (D)-(II)
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 41Chemistry· Periodicity of Elements and Periodic Properties
The successive 5 ionisation energies of an element are and , respectively. By using the above values predict the group in which the above element is present :
- Option A:
Group 2
- Option B:
Group 13
- Option C:
Group 4
- Option D:
Group 14
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 42Chemistry· Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry (Mole Concept) + Stoichiometry
The observed molar mass and normal molar mass of the compound are and respectively.
Find the percent degree of ionisation of .
Answer: 75Step-by-step solution → - Question 43Chemistry· Isomerism
The possible number of stereoisomers for 5 -phenylpent-4-en-2-ol is___.
Answer: 4Step-by-step solution → - Question 44Chemistry· Chemical Kinetics
Consider a complex reaction taking place in three steps with rate constants and respectively. The overall rate constant is given by the expression . If the activation energies of the three steps are 60,30 and respectively, then the overall energy of activation in is___ . (Nearest integer)
Answer: 20Step-by-step solution → - Question 45Chemistry· Hydrocarbons
The hydrocarbon (X) with molar mass and carbon has ___degree of unsaturation.
Answer: 3Step-by-step solution → - Question 46Chemistry· Practical Organic Chemistry
In Carius method of estimation of halogen, 0.25 g of an organic compound gave 0.15 g of silver bromide . The percentage of Bromine in the organic compound is____ (Nearest integer).
(Given : Molar mass of Ag is 108 and Br is )
Answer: 255Step-by-step solution → - Question 47Physics· Wave Optics
Young's double slit interference apparatus is immersed in a liquid of refractive index 1.44. It has slit separation of 1.5 mm . The slits are illuminated by a parallel beam of light whose wavelength in air is 690 nm . The fringe-width on a screen placed behind the plane of slits at a distance of 0.72 m , will be :
- Option A:
0.23 mm
- Option B:
0.33 mm
- Option C:
0.63 mm
- Option D:
0.46 mm
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 48Physics· Electromagnetic Waves
Arrange the following in the ascending order of wavelength ( ) : (A) Microwaves (B) Ultraviolet rays ( ) (C) Infrared rays (D) X-rays Choose the most appropriate answer from the options
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 49Physics· Moving Charges and Magnetic Field
Given below are two statements. One is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason(R). Assertion (A) : A electron in a certain region of uniform magnetic field is moving with constant velocity in a straight line path.
Reason (A) : The magnetic field in that region is along the direction of velocity of the electron.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :
- Option A:
(A) is false but ( R ) is true
- Option B:
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
- Option C:
Both (A) and (R) are true but ( R ) is NOT the correct explanation of (A)
- Option D:
(A) is true but ( R ) is false
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 50Physics· Rotational Dynamics
A solid sphere is rolling without slipping on a horizontal plane. The ratio of the linear kinetic energy of the centre of mass of the sphere and rotational kinetic energy is :
- Option A:
2/5
- Option B:
5/2
- Option C:
3/4
- Option D:
4/3
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 51Physics· Moving Charges and Magnetic Field
. A long straight wire of a circular cross-section with radius 'a' carries a steady current I. The current I is a uniformly distributed across this cross-section. The plot of magnitude of magnetic field B with distance r from the centre of the wire is given by (1)
- Option A:

- Option B:

- Option C:

- Option D:

Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 52Physics· Thermodynamics
Given below are two statements. One is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason(R). Assertion (A) : In an insulated container, a gas is adiabatically shrunk to half of its initial volume. The temperature of the gas decreases.
Reason (R): Free expansion of an ideal gas is an irreversible and an adiabatic process.
In the light of the above statement, choose the correct answer from the options given below :
- Option A:
Both (A) and (R) are true and ( R ) is the correct explanation of (A)
- Option B:
(A) is true but (R) is false
- Option C:
(A) is false but ( R ) is true
- Option D:
Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is NOT the correct explanation of (A)
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 53Physics· Electrostatics
In the first configuration (1) as shown in the figure, four identical charges are kept at the corners and of square of side length ' '. In the second configuration (2), the same charges are shifted to mid points and F , of the square, If , the difference between the potential energies of configuration (2) and (1) is given by :

- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 54Physics· Motion in one Dimension
The position vector of a moving body at any instant of time is given as . The magnitude and direction of velocity at is,
- Option A:
, making an angle of with -ve Y axis
- Option B:
, making an angle of with +ve X axis
- Option C:
, making an angle of with -ve Y axis
- Option D:
, making an angle of with +ve X axis
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 55Physics· Rotational Dynamics
A solid sphere and a hollow sphere of the same mass and of same radius are rolled on an inclined plane. Let the time taken to reach the bottom by the solid sphere and the hollow sphere be and , respectively, then
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 56Physics· Moving Charges and Magnetic Field
N equally spaced charges each of value q , are placed on a circle of radius R. The circle rotates about its axis with an angular velocity as shown in the figure. A bigger Amperian loop B encloses the whole circle where as a smaller Amperian loop A encloses a small segment. The difference between enclosed currents, , for the given Amperian loops is images

- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 57Physics· Atomic Physics
In photoelectric effect, the stopping potential frequency ( v ) curve is plotted.
(h is the Planck's constant and is work function of metal)
(A) is linear
(B) The slope of curve
(C) h constant is related to the slope of line
(D) The value of electric charge of electron is not required to determine using the curve.
(E) The work function can be estimated without knowing the value of .
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
- Option A:
(A),(B) and (C) only
- Option B:
(C) and (D) only
- Option C:
(A),(C) and (E) only
- Option D:
(D) and (E) only
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 58Physics· Geometrical Optics
A photograph of a landscape is captured by a drone camera at a height of 18 km . The size of the camera film is and the area of the landscape photographed is . The focal length of the lens in the drone camera is :
- Option A:
1.8cm
- Option B:
2.8cm
- Option C:
2.5cm
- Option D:
0.9cm
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 59Physics· Semiconductor and Electronic Devices
The output of the circuit is low (zero) for :
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

- Option A:
(A), (C) and (D) only
- Option B:
(A), (B) and (C) only
- Option C:
(B), (C) and (D) only
- Option D:
(A), (B) and (D) only
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 60Physics· Heat Transfer
The temperature of a body in air falls from to in 4 minutes. The temperature of the air is . The temperature of the body in the next 4 minutes will be :
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 61Physics· Units, Dimensions & Error Analysis
The energy E and momentum p of a moving body of mass are related by some equation. Given that c represents the speed of light, identify the correct equation.
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 62Physics· Electrostatics
A small uncharged conducting sphere is placed in contact with an identical sphere but having C charge and then removed to a distance such that the force of repulsion between them is . The distance between them is (Take as in SI units)
- Option A:
2cm
- Option B:
3cm
- Option C:
4cm
- Option D:
1cm
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 63Physics· Wave Optics
In a Young's double slit experiment, three polarizers are kept as shown in the figure. The transmission axes of and are orthogonal to each other. The polarizer covers both the slits with its transmission axis at to those of and . An unpolarized light of wavelength and intensity is incident on and . The intensity at a point after where the path difference between the light waves from and is , is

- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 64Physics· Moving Charges and Magnetic Field
A tightly wound long solenoid carries a current of 1.5 A. An electron is executing
uniform circular motion inside the solenoid with a time period of 75 ns . The number
of turns per metre in the solenoid is .[0pt]
[Take mass of electron , charge of electron ,
Answer: 250Step-by-step solution → - Question 65Physics· Horizontal Circular Motion
A string of length is fixed at one end and carries a mass of M at the other end. The mass makes rotations per second about the vertical axis passing through end of the string as shown. The tension in the string is ML.A string of length is fixed at one end and carries a mass of M at the other end. The mass makes rotations per second about the vertical axis passing through end of the string as shown. The tension in the string is ML.. images
Answer: 36Step-by-step solution → - Question 66Physics· Atomic Physics
The ratio of the power of a light source to that the light source is is emitting photons per second at 600 nm . If the wavelength of the source is 300 nm , then the number of photons per second emitted by is .
Answer: 5Step-by-step solution → - Question 67Physics· Fluid Mechanics
The increase in pressure required to decrease the volume of a water sample by is . Bulk modulus of water is . The value of P is —.
Answer: 43Step-by-step solution → - Question 68Physics· Gravitation
Acceleration due to gravity on the surface of earth is ' g '. If the diameter of earth is reduced to one third of its original value and mass remains unchanged, then the acceleration due to gravity on the surface of the earth is g.
Answer: 9Step-by-step solution →
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