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JEE Main 2025 — 28 January, Evening Shift
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- Question 1Mathematics· Probability
Bag contains 6 white and 4 blue balls, Bag contains 4 white and 6 blue balls, and contains 5 white and 5 blue balls. One of the bags is selected at random and a ball is drawn from it. If the ball is white, then the probability, that the ball is drawn from , is :
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 2Mathematics· Straight lines
Let be three points in xy-plane, whose position vector are given by and respectively with respect to the origin O. If the distance of the point C from the line bisecting the angle between the vectors and is , then the sum of all the possible values of a is :
- Option A:
1
- Option B:
- Option C:
0
- Option D:
2
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 3Mathematics· Vector Algebra
If the components of along and perpendicular to respectively, are and , then is equal to :
- Option A:
23
- Option B:
18
- Option C:
16
- Option D:
26
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 4Mathematics· Quadratic Equations
If and are the roots of , then is
equal to :
- Option A:
6
- Option B:
2
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 5Mathematics· Ellipse
If the midpoint of a chord of the ellipse is , and the length of the chord is , then is :
- Option A:
18
- Option B:
22
- Option C:
26
- Option D:
20
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 6Mathematics· Probability
Let be the set of all the words that can be formed by arranging all the letters of the word GARDEN. From the set S , one word is selected at random. The probability that the selected word will NOT have vowels in alphabetical order is :
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 7Mathematics· Definite Integration
Let be a real valued continuous function defined on the positive real axis such that . If , then value of is :
- Option A:
320
- Option B:
340
- Option C:
270
- Option D:
310
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 8Mathematics· 3D Geometry
The square of the distance of the point from the line in the direction of the vector is :
- Option A:
54
- Option B:
41
- Option C:
66
- Option D:
44
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 9Mathematics· Area under the Curves
The area of the region bounded by the curves and is :
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 10Mathematics· Matrices
- Option A:
65
- Option B:
127
- Option C:
258
- Option D:
2049
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 11Mathematics· Indefinite Integration
If , then is equal to :
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 12Mathematics· Definite Integration
Let be a twice differentiable function such that . If for all , and , then is equal to :
- Option A:
11
- Option B:
15
- Option C:
9
- Option D:
13
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 13Mathematics· Sequence and Series
For positive integers , if and , then the value of is :
- Option A:
540
- Option B:
1350
- Option C:
675
- Option D:
135
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 14Mathematics· Functions
Let A be defined by and be defined by . If both the functions are onto and or , then is equal to :
- Option A:
30
- Option B:
36
- Option C:
29
- Option D:
31
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 15Mathematics· Functions
Let denote the greatest integer less than or equal to . Then domain of is :
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 16Mathematics· Trigonometry Ratios and Identities
If , , then is equal to :
- Option A:
10
- Option B:
2
- Option C:
8
- Option D:
4
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 17Mathematics· Straight lines
Two equal sides of an isosceles triangle are along and . If is the slope of its third side, then the sum of all possible distinct values of m , is :
- Option A:
- Option B:
12
- Option C:
6
- Option D:
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 18Mathematics· Binomial Theorem
Let the coefficients of three consecutive terms , and in the binomial expansion of be in a G.P. and let be the number of all possible values of . Let be the sum of all rational terms in the binomial expansion of . Then is equal to :
- Option A:
283
- Option B:
295
- Option C:
287
- Option D:
299
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 19Mathematics· Hyperbola
If and are the points of intersection of the circle and the hyperbola and a point moves on the line , then the centroid of lies on the line :
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 20Mathematics· Functions
Let be a polynomial of degree 2, satisfying .
If , then the sum of squares of all possible values of K is :
- Option A:
1
- Option B:
6
- Option C:
7
- Option D:
9
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 21Mathematics· Permutations and Combinations
The number of natural numbers, between 212 and 999 , such that the sum of their digits is 15 , is
Answer: 64Step-by-step solution → - Question 22Mathematics· Limits, Continuity and Differentiability
Let . Then is equal to
Answer: 1Step-by-step solution → - Question 23Mathematics· Sequence and Series
The interior angles of a polygon with n sides, are in an A.P. with common difference . If the largest interior angle of the polygon is , then is equal to -.
Answer: 20Step-by-step solution → - Question 24Mathematics· Parabola
Let and be the two points of intersection of the line and the mirror image of the parabola with respect to the line . If denotes the distance between A and B , and a denotes the area of , where S is the focus of the parabola , then the value of is
Answer: 14Step-by-step solution → - Question 25Mathematics· Differential Equations
If is the solution of the differential equation, , , then is equal to
Answer: 4Step-by-step solution → - Question 26Chemistry· Chemical Kinetics
consider the elementary reaction
If the volume of reaction mixture is suddenly reduced to of its initial volume, the reaction rate
will become ' ' times of the original reaction rate. The value of is :
- Option A:
- Option B:
9
- Option C:
- Option D:
3
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 27Chemistry· d and f Block Elements
The amphoteric oxide among and upon reaction with alkali leads to formation of an oxide anion. The oxidation state of V in the oxide anion is :
- Option A:
3
- Option B:
7
- Option C:
5
- Option D:
4
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 28Chemistry· Biomolecules
Match List-I with List-II
List-I (Saccharides) List_II (Glycosidic-linkages found) (A) Sucrose 1-4 (B) Maltose (II) and (C) Lactose (III) (D) Amylopectin (IV) Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
- Option A:
(A)-(III), (B)-(I), (C)-(IV), (D)-(II)
- Option B:
(A)-(IV), (B)-(II), (C)-(I), (D)-(III)
- Option C:
(A)-(II), (B)-(IV), (C)-(III), (D)-(I)
- Option D:
(A)-(I), (B)-(II), (C)-(III), (D)-(IV)
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 29Chemistry· Hydrocarbons
Identify product and in the following reaction sequence :
- Option A:
- Option B:

- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 30Chemistry· Ionic Equilibrium
Arrange the following in increasing order of solubility product :
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 31Chemistry· Practical Inorganic chemistry (Qualitative Analysis)
The purification method based on the following physical transformation is :
Solid
- Option A:
Sublimation
- Option B:
Distillation
- Option C:
Crystallization
- Option D:
Extraction
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 32Chemistry· Biomolecules
Identify correct conversion during acidic hydrolysis from the following :
(A) starch gives galactose.
(B) cane sugar gives equal amount of glucose and fructose.
(C) milk sugar gives glucose and galactose.
(D) amylopectin gives glucose and fructose.
(E) amylose gives only glucose.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
- Option A:
(C), (D) and (E) only
- Option B:
(A), (B) and (C) only
- Option C:
(B), (C) and (E) only
- Option D:
(B), (C) and (D) only
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 33Chemistry· Thermodynamics & Thermochemistry
An ideal gas undergoes a cyclic transformation starting from the point A and coming back to the same point by tracing the path as shown in the three cases above. Choose the correct option regarding .
- Option A:
Case-III) Case-II Case-I)
- Option B:
Case-I) Case-II Case-III
- Option C:
Case-I Case-III Case-II
- Option D:
Case-I Case-II Case-III
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 34Chemistry· Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry (Mole Concept) + Stoichiometry
Concentrated nitric acid is labelled as by mass. The volume in mL of the solution which contains 30 g of nitric acid is___.
Given : Density of nitric acid solution is
- Option A:
45
- Option B:
55
- Option C:
32
- Option D:
40
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 35Chemistry· Coordination Compounds
Match List-I with List-II.
List-I (Complex) List-II (Hybridisation of central metal ion) (A) (I) (B) (II) (C) (III) (D) (IV) Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
- Option A:
(A)-(I), (B)-(IV), (C)-(III), (D)-(II)
- Option B:
(A)-(III), (B)-(II), (C)-(I), (D)-(IV)
- Option C:
(A)-(I), (B)-(II), (C)-(III), (D)-(IV)
- Option D:
(A)-(III), (B)-(IV), (C)-(I), (D)-(II)
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 36Chemistry· Carboxylic Acids and Derivatives
The total number of compounds from below when treated with hot giving benzoic acid is :
- Option A:
3
- Option B:
4
- Option C:
6
- Option D:
5
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 37Chemistry· Alkyl and Aryl Halides
The major product of the following reaction is :
- Option A:
6-Phenylhepta-2,4-diene
- Option B:
2-Phenylhepta-2,5-diene
- Option C:
6-Phenylhepta-3,5-diene
- Option D:
2-Phenylhepta-2,4-diene
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 38Chemistry· 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 : According to the Law of Octaves, the elements were arranged in the increasing order of their atomic number.
Statement II : Meyer observed a periodically repeated pattern upon plotting physical properties of certain elements against their respective atomic numbers.
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 true
- Option C:
Statement I is true but Statement II is false
- Option D:
Both Statement I and Statement II are false
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 39Chemistry· Nitrogen Containing Organic Compounds
Identify correct statements :
(A) Primary amines do not give diazonium salts when treated with in acidc condition.
(B) Aliphatic and aromatic primary amines on heating wth and ethanolic KOH form carbylamines.
(C) Secondary and tertiary amines also give carbylamine test.
(D) Benzenesulfonyl chloride is known as Hinsberg's reagent.
(E) Tertiary amines reacts with benzenesulfonyl chloride very easily.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
- Option A:
(B) and (D) only
- Option B:
(A) and (B) only
- Option C:
(D) and (E) only
- Option D:
(B) and (C) only
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 40Chemistry· Isomerism
Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Statement I and the other is labelled as Statement II :
Statement (I) :
are isomeric compounds.
Statement (II) :
and
are functional group isomers.
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:
Both Statement I and Statement II are true
- Option C:
Statement I is true but Statement II is false
- Option D:
Statement I is false but Statement II is true
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 41Chemistry· p-Block Elements (Group 15-18)
Identify the inorganic sulphides that are yellow in colour :
(A)
(B) PbS
(C) CuS
(D)
(E)
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
- Option A:
(A) and (C) only
- Option B:
(A), (D) and (E) only
- Option C:
(A) and (B) only
- Option D:
(D) and (E) only
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 42Chemistry· d and f Block Elements
The spin only magnetic moment ( ) value (B.M.) of the compound with strongest oxidising power among and VO is____B.M. (Nearest integer).
Answer: 5Step-by-step solution → - Question 43Chemistry· Thermodynamics & Thermochemistry
Consider the following data :
Heat of formation of
Heat of formation of
Heat of combustion of benzene
The heat of formation of benzene is ____ . (Nearest integer)
Answer: 48Step-by-step solution → - Question 44Chemistry· Ionic Equilibrium
Electrolysis of 600 mL aqueous solution of NaCl for 5 min changes the pH of the solution to 12 . The current in Amperes used for the given electrolysis is____ . (Nearest integer).
Answer: 2Step-by-step solution → - Question 45Chemistry· d and f Block Elements
A group 15 element forms bond with transition metals. It also forms hydride, which is a strongest base among the hydrides of other group members that form bond. The atomic number of the element is___ .
Answer: 15Step-by-step solution → - Question 46Chemistry· Chemical Bonding
Total number of molecules/species from following which will be paramagnetic is___.
,
Answer: 6Step-by-step solution → - Question 47Physics· Electromagnetic Induction
A uniform magnetic field of 0.4 T acts perpendicular to a circular copper disc 20 cm in radius. The disc is having a uniform angular velocity of about an axis through its centre and perpendicular to the disc. What is the protential difference developed between the axis of the disc and the rim ?
- Option A:
0.0628 V
- Option B:
0.5024 V
- Option C:
0.2512 V
- Option D:
0.1256 V
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 48Physics· Capacitors and R-C Circuits
A parallel plate capacitor of capacitance is charged to a potential difference of 20 V . The distance between plates is . The energy density between plates of capacitor is :
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 49Physics· Units, Dimensions & Error Analysis
Match List-I with List-II
List-I List-II (A) Angular Impulse (I) (B) Latent Heat (II) (C) Electrical resistivity (III) (D) Electromotive force (IV) Choose the correct one from the options given below:
- Option A:
(A)-(III), (B)-(I), (C)-(IV), (D)-(II)
- Option B:
(A)-(I), (B)-(III), (C)-(IV), (D)-(II)
- Option C:
(A)-(III), (B)-(I), (C)-(II), (D)-(IV)
- Option D:
(A)-(II), (B)-(I), (C)-(IV), (D)-(III)
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 50Physics· Kinetic Theory of Gases
The ratio of vapour densities of two gases at the same temperature is 4/25, then the ratio of r.m.s. velocities will be :
- Option A:
25/4
- Option B:
2/5
- Option C:
5/2
- Option D:
4/25
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 51Physics· Kinetic Theory of Gases
The kinetic energy of translation of the molecules in 50 g of gas at is :
- Option A:
3986.3 J
- Option B:
4102.8 J
- Option C:
4205.5 J
- Option D:
3582.7 J
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 52Physics· Geometrical Optics
In a long glass tube, mixture of two liquids A and B with refractive indices 1.3 and 1.4 respectively, forms a convex refractive meniscus towards A. If an object placed at 13 cm from the vertex of the meniscus in A forms an image with a magnification of '–2' then the radius of curvature of meniscus is :
- Option A:
1 cm
- Option B:
1/3 cm
- Option C:
2/3 cm
- Option D:
4/3 cm
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 53Physics· Atomic Physics
The frequency of revolution of the electron in Bohr's orbit varies with n , the principal quantum number as
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 54Physics· Atomic Physics
Which of the following phenomena can not be explained by wave theory of light?
- Option A:
Reflection of light
- Option B:
Diffraction of light
- Option C:
Refraction of light
- Option D:
Compton effect
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 55Physics· Gravitation
Earth has mass 8 times and radius 2 times that of a planet. If the escape velocity from the earth is 11.2 , the escape velocity in from the planet will be :
- Option A:
11.2
- Option B:
5.6
- Option C:
2.8
- Option D:
8.4
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 56Physics· Simple Harmonic Motion
Given below are two statements. One is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).
Assertion (A) : Knowing initial position and initial momentum is enough to determine the position and momentum at any time t for a simple harmonic motion with a given angular frequency .
Reason (R) : The amplitude and phase can be expressed in terms of an .
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :
- Option A:
Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is NOT the correct explanation of (A).
- Option B:
(A) is false but (R) is true.
- Option C:
(A) is true but ( R ) is false.
- Option D:
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 57Physics· Geometrical Optics
A concave mirror produces an image of an object such that the distance between the object and image is 20 cm . If the magnification of the image is ' -3 ', then the magnitude of the radius of curvature of the mirror is :
- Option A:
3.75cm
- Option B:
3.0cm
- Option C:
7.5cm
- Option D:
15cm
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 58Physics· Work, Power & Energy
A body of mass 4 kg is placed on a plane at a point having coordinate . Under the action of force , it moves to a new point having coordinates in 4 sec . The average power and instantaneous power at the end of 4 sec are in the ratio of :
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 59Physics· Moving Charges and Magnetic Field
An infinite wire has a circular bend of radius a, and carrying a current as shown in figure. The magnitude of magnetic field at the origin O of the arc is given by :

- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 60Physics· Rotational Dynamics
A uniform rod of mass 250 g having length 100 cm is balanced on a sharp edge at 40 cm mark. A mass of 400 g is suspended at 10 cm mark. To maintain the balance of the rod, the mass to be suspended at 90 cm mark, is
- Option A:
300 g
- Option B:
190g
- Option C:
200g
- Option D:
290g
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 61Physics· Fluid Mechanics
a 400 g id cube having an edge of length 10 cm floats in water. How much volume of the cube is outside the water? (Given : density of water )
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 62Physics· Electromagnetic Waves
The magnetic field of an E.M. wave is given by (S.I. Units) The corresponding electric field in S.I. units is :
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 63Physics· Newton's Laws of Motion
A balloon and its content having mass is moving up with an acceleration ' '. The mass that must be released from the content so that the balloon starts moving up with an acceleration ' will be : (Take ' g ' as acceleration due to gravity)
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 64Physics· Electromagnetic Induction
A conducting bar moves on two conducting rails as shown in the figure. A constant magnetic field exists into the page. The bar starts to move from the vertex at time with a constant velocity. If the induced EMF is , then value of is ..
Answer: 1Step-by-step solution → - Question 65Physics· Electrostatics
An electric dipole of dipole moment is placed in uniform electric field of magnitude . Initially, the dipole moment is parallel to electric field. The work that needs to be done on the dipole to make its dipole moment opposite to the field, will be J.
Answer: 12Step-by-step solution → - Question 66Physics· Fluid Mechanics
The volume contraction of a solid copper cube of edge length 10 cm , when subjected to a hydraulic pressure of , would be .
(Given bulk modulus of copper )
Answer: 50Step-by-step solution → - Question 67Physics· Current Electricity
The value of current in the electrical circuit as given below, when potential at A is equal to the potential at B , will be A.
Answer: 2Step-by-step solution → - Question 68Physics· Wave Optics
A thin transparent film with refractive index 1.4 , is held on circular ring of radius 1.8 cm . The fluid in the film evaporates such that transmission through the film at wavelength 560 nm goes to a minimum every 12 seconds. Assuming that the film is flat on its two sides, the rate of evaporation is .
Answer: 54Step-by-step solution →
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