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- Question 1Physics· Units, Dimensions & Error Analysis
Dimensions of universal gravitational constant (G) in terms of Planck's constant , distance , mass and time are
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 2Physics· Horizontal Circular Motion
A mass is in contact against the inner wall of a cylindrical drum of radius rotating about its vertical axis. The minimum rotational speed of the drum to enable the mass to remain stuck to the wall (without falling) is . The coefficient of friction between the drum's inner wall surface and mass is (Take )
- Option A:
0.1
- Option B:
0.5
- Option C:
0.7
- Option D:
0.3
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 3Physics· System Of Particles
Two blocks of masses and respectively, are tied to the ends of a string which passes over a light frictionless pulley as shown in the figure below. The masses are held at rest at the same horizontal level and then released. The distance traversed by the centre of mass in is . (Take )
- Option A:
0
- Option B:
3.12
- Option C:
2.22
- Option D:
1.42
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 4Physics· Moving Charges and Magnetic Field
A particle having charge C moving in plane in fields of and experiences a force of . The velocity of the particle at that instant is .
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 5Physics· Units, Dimensions & Error Analysis
In a screw gauge the zero of main scale reference line coincides with the fifth division of the circular scale when two studs are in contact. There are 100 divisions in circular scale and pitch of screw gauge is . When diameter of a sphere is measured, the reading of main scale is and division of circular scale coincides with the reference line of main scale. The diameter of sphere is mm.
- Option A:
5.045
- Option B:
5.055
- Option C:
5.45
- Option D:
5.55
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 6Physics· Mechanical Properties of Matter
The surface tension of a soap bubble is . The work done in increasing the diameter of bubble from to is . The value of is ______. (Take )
- Option A:
0.86
- Option B:
0.64
- Option C:
1.92
- Option D:
7.68
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 7Chemistry· Solutions and Colligative Properties
A mixture of carbon dioxide and oxygen has volume , temperature , pressure and mass . The number of moles of carbon dioxide and oxygen gases in the mixture respectively are ______. (Assume both gases ideal) []
- Option A:
0.15 and 0.18
- Option B:
0.25 and 0.08
- Option C:
0.21 and 0.12
- Option D:
0.13 and 0.20
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 8Physics· Mechanical Properties of Matter
If an air bubble of diameter rises steadily through a liquid of density at a rate of , then the coefficient of viscosity of liquid is ______. (Take )
- Option A:
0.88
- Option B:
8.8
- Option C:
88.8
- Option D:
0.088
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 9Physics· Work, Power & Energy
A spherical ball of mass falls from a height of and is brought to rest after penetrating into sand. The average force exerted by sand on the ball is N.
- Option A:
1980
- Option B:
2020
- Option C:
2000
- Option D:
1000
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 10Physics· Electromagnetic Waves
An electromagnetic wave travels in free space along the -direction. At a particular point in space and time, is associated with this wave. The value of corresponding electric field at this point is V/m.
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- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 11Physics· Current Electricity
Two resistors of and are connected in series with a battery of . A bulb rated at is connected across the resistance. The potential drop across the bulb is V.
- Option A:
25
- Option B:
50
- Option C:
66.6
- Option D:
100
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 12Physics· Electrostatics
Two metal plates (A,B) are kept horizontally with separation of , with plate A on the top. An atomizer jet sprays oil (density ) droplets of radius horizontally. All oil droplets carry a charge . The potentials and required on plates A and B respectively in order to ensure the droplets do not descend are (Neglect air resistance, )
- Option A:
100V and 580V
- Option B:
580V and 100V
- Option C:
60V and 400V
- Option D:
0V and -200V
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 13Physics· Electrostatics
Two point charges and are located at and respectively on the -axis. The ratio of electric flux due to these charges through two spheres of radii and with their centers at the origin is
- Option A:
4:1
- Option B:
3:4
- Option C:
4:3
- Option D:
4:5
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 14Physics· Geometrical Optics
One side of an equilateral prism is painted by a transparent material of refractive index . The refractive index of prism is 1.6. The minimum value of required for total internal reflection from painted face is
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- Option B:
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- Option D:
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 15Physics· Alternating Current
The figure given below shows an LCR series circuit with two switches and . When switch is closed keeping open, the phase difference between current and source voltage is and phase difference is when is closed keeping open. The value of is H.
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
3
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 16Physics· Nuclear Physics
The binding energy per nucleon of is MeV. [Take , , , ]
- Option A:
7.48
- Option B:
7.84
- Option C:
8.79
- Option D:
6.94
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 17Physics· Simple Harmonic Motion
The equation of motion of a particle is given by . The particle will come to rest at time and it will have zero acceleration at time . The and respectively are
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 18Physics· Wave Optics
In a Young's double slit experiment, the intensity at some point on the screen is found to be times the maximum intensity. The path difference between the interfering waves at this point is where is wavelength. The value of is _____
Answer: 6Step-by-step solution → - Question 19Physics· Atomic Physics
Using Bohr's model, calculate the ratio of the magnetic fields generated due to the motion of the electrons in the and orbits of hydrogen atom
Answer: 64Step-by-step solution → - Question 20Physics· Thermodynamics
5 moles of unknown gas is heated at constant volume from to . The molar specific heat at constant pressure and . The change in internal energy of the gas is ______ calorie.
Answer: 300Step-by-step solution → - Question 21Physics· Geometrical Optics
If sunlight is focused on a paper using convex lens, it starts burning the paper in shortest time when the lens is kept at above the paper. If the radius of curvature of the lens is then the refractive index of the lens material is . The value of is ______.
Answer: 20Step-by-step solution → - Question 22Physics· Rotational Dynamics
Moment of inertia about an axis AB for a rod of mass and length is same as that of a solid sphere of mass and radius R about an axis parallel to AB axis with separation of as shown in figure. The value of R is given as . The value of is ______.
Answer: 15Step-by-step solution → - Question 23Mathematics· Quadratic Equations
Let be the roots of the equation and be the roots of the equation . If the roots of the equation are and , then m is equal to :-
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- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 24Mathematics· Complex Numbers
Let the circle and , , be such that lies within . If moves on , moves on and , then is equal to :-
- Option A:
12
- Option B:
17
- Option C:
22
- Option D:
24
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 25Mathematics· Determinants
If the system of equations , , has infinitely many solutions, then the point (a, b) lies on the line
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- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 26Mathematics· Sequence and Series
Let be an A.P. and be an increasing G.P. If and then is equal to:
- Option A:
81
- Option B:
76
- Option C:
62
- Option D:
55
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 27Mathematics· Sequence and Series
The sum up to 8 terms, is:
- Option A:
70
- Option B:
71
- Option C:
72
- Option D:
73
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 28Mathematics· Binomial Theorem
If for then m equals :
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31
- Option B:
32
- Option C:
33
- Option D:
34
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 29Mathematics· Permutations and Combinations
Let denote the total number of triangles formed by joining the vertices of an n-side regular polygon. If then the sum of all distinct prime divisors of n is:
- Option A:
7
- Option B:
8
- Option C:
5
- Option D:
6
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 30Mathematics· Probability
A man throws a fair coin repeatedly. He gets 10 points for each head he throws and 5 points for each tail he throws. If the probability that he gets exactly 30 points is , , then is equal to :
- Option A:
53
- Option B:
55
- Option C:
107
- Option D:
105
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 31Mathematics· Probability
The mean and variance of n observations are 8 and 16, respectively. If the sum of the first (n - 1) observations is 48 and the sum of squares of the first (n - 1) observations is 496, then the value of n is:
- Option A:
21
- Option B:
16
- Option C:
13
- Option D:
7
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 32Mathematics· Circles
Let a circle pass through the origin and its centre be the point of intersection of two mutually perpendicular lines and . If the line intersects the circle at the points A and B, then (AB)^2 is equal to :
- Option A:
10
- Option B:
27
- Option C:
18
- Option D:
34
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 33Mathematics· Hyperbola
Let O be the origin, and P and Q be two points on the rectangular hyperbola such that the mid point of the line segment PQ is . Then the area of the triangle OPQ equals:
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Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 34Mathematics· Parabola
Let the parabola passing through the point be such that the distance between its vertex and the x-axis is minimum. Then the value of is:
- Option A:
2
- Option B:
4
- Option C:
5
- Option D:
8
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 35Mathematics· Trigonometry Ratios and Identities
Let and . Then is:
- Option A:
0
- Option B:
1
- Option C:
2
- Option D:
3
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 36Mathematics· Vector Algebra
Let the vectors and . For some let . If and , then is equal to:
- Option A:
8
- Option B:
12
- Option C:
14
- Option D:
15
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 37Mathematics· 3D Geometry
Let the point A be the foot of perpendicular drawn from the point P(a, b, 0) on the line . If the midpoint of the line segment PA is , then the value of is equal to :
- Option A:
1
- Option B:
2
- Option C:
6
- Option D:
9
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 38Mathematics· Straight lines
Two adjacent sides of a parallelogram PQRS are given by and . If the side PS is rotated about the point P by an acute angle in the plane of the parallelogram so that it becomes perpendicular to the side PQ, then is equal to :
- Option A:
- Option B:
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Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 39Mathematics· Definite Integration
The value of is equal to:
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- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 40Mathematics· Application of Derivatives
Let be a polynomial of degree 5, and have extrema at and . If then is equal to :
- Option A:
0
- Option B:
50
- Option C:
92
- Option D:
112
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 41Mathematics· Indefinite Integration
Let . If and , , then is equal to:
- Option A:
31
- Option B:
37
- Option C:
39
- Option D:
41
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 42Mathematics· Differential Equations
Let be the solution of the differential equation , , . Then is equal to:
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- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 43Mathematics· Sets and Relations
Let . Let R be a relation on the set given by if and only if divides and . Then the number of elements in R is
Answer: 120Step-by-step solution → - Question 44Mathematics· Matrices
Consider the matrices and . If matrices and are such that and , then the absolute value of the sum of the diagonal elements of is
Answer: 34Step-by-step solution → - Question 45Mathematics· Ellipse
Let A be the point (3, 0) and circles with variable diameter AB touch the circle internally. Let the curve C be the locus of the point B. If the eccentricity of C is e, then is equal to.
Answer: 18Step-by-step solution → - Question 46Mathematics· Area under the Curves
If the area of the region bounded by and is A, then is equal to
Answer: 24Step-by-step solution → - Question 47Mathematics· Limits, Continuity and Differentiability
The number of points in the interval [2, 4], at which the function , where [·] denotes the greatest integer function, is discontinuous, is
Answer: 10Step-by-step solution → - Question 48Chemistry· Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry (Mole Concept) + Stoichiometry
The ratio of mass percentage of in a hydrocarbon is . It has two carbon atoms. The weight (in g ) of formed when 3.38 g of this hydrocarbon is completely burnt in oxygen is :(Given : Molar mass in )
- Option A:
5.68
- Option B:
11.44
- Option C:
22.74
- Option D:
17.05
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 49Chemistry· Ionic Equilibrium
The first and second ionization constants of a weak dibasic acid are and respectively. 0.1 mol of was dissolved in 1L of 0.1 M HCl solution. The concentration of in the resultant solution is :
- Option A:
0.1 M
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 50Chemistry· Chemical Bonding
is isostructural with : A. B. C. D. E.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
- Option A:
C only
- Option B:
C and E only
- Option C:
A and D only
- Option D:
B and E only
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 51Physics· Thermodynamics
Gas 'A' undergoes change from state ' X ' to state ' Y '. In this process, the heat absorbed and work done by the gas is 10 J and 18 J respectively. Now gas is brought back to state ' X ' by another process during which 6 J of heat is evolved. In the reverse process of ' Y ' to ‘ X ’.
- Option A:
18 J of the work is done by the gas ' A '.
- Option B:
2 J of the work is done by the gas ' A '.
- Option C:
12 J of the work is done on the gas 'A' by the surrounding.
- Option D:
14 J of the work is done on the gas ' A ' by the surrounding
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 52Chemistry· Solutions and Colligative Properties
Solution A is prepared by dissolving 1 g of a protein (molar mass ) in 0.5 L of water at 300 K . Its osmotic pressure is x bar. Solution B is made by dissolving 2 g of same protein in 1 L of water at 300 K . Osmotic pressure of solution is y bar. Entire solution of is mixed with entire solution of at same temperature. The osmotic pressure of resultant solution is bar. and z respectively are :( bar )
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 53Chemistry· Ionic Equilibrium
At of 0.2 M weak monoprotic acid HX is titrated against 0.2 M NaOH . The pH of the solution (a) at the start of the titration (when NaOH has not been added) and (b) when 10 mL of NaOH is added respectively, are : Given :
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
3.0, 2.2
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 54Chemistry· Periodicity of Elements and Periodic Properties
The correct set that contains all kinds (basic, acidic, amphoteric and neutral) of oxides is:
- Option A:
and
- Option B:
and NO
- Option C:
and NO
- Option D:
and CO
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 55Chemistry· Periodicity of Elements and Periodic Properties
Given below are two statements :
Statement-I : The second ionization enthalpy of and Ga is in the order of .
Statement-II : The correct order in terms of first ionization enthalpy is .
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 false.
- Option D:
Statement-I is false but Statement-II is true.
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 56Chemistry· Coordination Compounds
Which of the following complexes will show coordination isomerism?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
- Option A:
B, C and D Only
- Option B:
B, D and E Only
- Option C:
A, C and D Only
- Option D:
C, D and E Only
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 57Chemistry· Practical Organic Chemistry
Complete combustion of X g of an organic compound gave 0.25 g of and 0.12 g of . If the % of carbon is and of hydrogen is , then . (Nearest integer) (Molar mass of and O are 12, 1 and respectively.)
- Option A:
273
- Option B:
27
- Option C:
2730
- Option D:
227
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 58Chemistry· General Organic Chemistry
Given below are two statements :
Statement I: In
the carbocation is stabilised by +R effect of group.
Statement II : In
the carbanion is stabilised by -R effect of group.
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 false
- Option D:
Statement I is false but Statement II is true
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 59Chemistry· Alkyl and Aryl Halides
Correct statements regarding alkyl halides ( ) among the following are : (A) Alcohol being less polar solvent as compared to water, alcoholic KOH favours elimination reaction with . (B) Order of reactivity towards mechanism is . (C) Non substituted aryl halides exhibit properties similar to alkyl halides. (D) Vinyl chloride is an example of haloalkene and allyl chloride is an example of haloalkyne. (E) can be prepared by reacting with but cannot be prepared by reacting with . Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
- Option A:
A, B and C Only
- Option B:
B and D Only
- Option C:
A and E Only
- Option D:
D and E Only
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 60Chemistry· Alcohols, Ethers and Phenols
A molecule ( X ) with following structure under mild acidic condition is hydrolysed to produce (Y) and (Z). Identify the correct statements about (Y) and (Z).
(X) (A) Both (Y) and (Z) have same molar mass (B) (Y) and (Z) can be distinguished from each other by (C) (Y) and (Z) react with HCN with same rates (D) (Y) and (Z) undergo addition reaction with 2, 4-DNP Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
- Option A:
A, B and C Only
- Option B:
B and C Only
- Option C:
C and D Only
- Option D:
A and D Only
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 61Chemistry· Biomolecules
Identify the correct pair having amino acid (A) and the hormone (B) that is iodinated derivative of the amino acid (A). (T and Y represent one letter code for amino acids)
- Option A:
Amino acid (A) T Hormone (B) Insuline
- Option B:
Amino acid (A) T Hormone (B) Thyroxine
- Option C:
Amino acid (A) Y Hormone (B) Thyroxine
- Option D:
Amino acid (A) Y Hormone (B) Insuline
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 62Chemistry· Periodicity of Elements and Periodic Properties
Among and , the ion that shows positive borax bead test and with highest ionisation enthalpy is:
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 63Physics· Atomic Physics
The surface of sodium metal is irradiated with radiation of wavelength x nm . The kinetic energy of ejected electrons is . The work function of sodium is 2.3 eV . The value of x is . (Nearest integer) (Given : ; )
Answer: 5Step-by-step solution → - Question 64Chemistry· Chemical Kinetics
Consider the following gas phase reaction being carried out in a closed vessel at .
The pressure of at 30 minutes time interval would be mm Hg. (Nearest integer).
Answer: 20Step-by-step solution → - Question 65Chemistry· Electrochemistry
Consider the following two half-cell reactions along with the standard reduction potential given :
The fuel cell was set up using the above two reactions such that the cell operates under the standard condition of 1 bar pressure and 298 K temperature. The fuel cell works with efficiency. If the work derived from the cell using 1 mol of is used to compress an ideal gas isothermally against a constant pressure of 1 kPa , then the change in the volume of the gas, . (Nearest integer) Given :
Answer: 560Step-by-step solution → - Question 66Chemistry· d and f Block Elements
Number of paramagnetic ions among the following d- and f-block metal ions is . , (Atomic number of , , )
Answer: 3Step-by-step solution → - Question 67Chemistry· Practical Organic Chemistry
Consider the following reactions sequence When the product is subjected to Carius analysis using of the product will produce g of the precipitate of AgBr . (Nearest interger) (Given : molar mass in ,
Answer: 1Step-by-step solution →
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