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JEE Main 2026 — 5 April, Evening Shift
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- Question 1Physics· Units, Dimensions & Error Analysis
Match List-I with List-II.
List-I List-II (A) Meter (L) I. (B) Second (S) II. (C) Kilogram (M) III. (D) Kelvin (K) IV. where h = Planck's constant, G = gravitational constant, c = speed of light in vacuum as fundamental units.
- Option A:
A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III
- Option B:
A-IV, B-II, C-I, D-III
- Option C:
A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III
- Option D:
A-III, B-I, C-II, D-IV
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 2Physics· Units, Dimensions & Error Analysis
In an experiment to determine the resistance of a given wire using Ohm's law, the voltmeter and ammeter readings are noted as 10V and 5 A, respectively. The least counts of voltmeter and ammeter are and , respectively. The estimated error in the resistance measurement is
- Option A:
0.25
- Option B:
2
- Option C:
2.5
- Option D:
0.18
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 3Physics· Newton's Laws of Motion
A mass of kept in an inclined plane with inclination with respect to horizontal plane and it is at rest initially. Then the whole assembly is moved up with constant velocity of . The work done by the frictional force in time is J.
- Option A:
20
- Option B:
25
- Option C:
30
- Option D:
10
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 4Physics· Motion in one Dimension
The velocity(v) versus time (t) plot of a particle is shown in the figure, for a time interval of 40s. The total distance travelled by the particle and the average velocity during this period are, respectively
- Option A:
25m and zero
- Option B:
50m and zero
- Option C:
100m and zero
- Option D:
100m and
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 5Physics· Rotational Dynamics
A wheel initially at rest is subjected to a uniform angular acceleration about its axis. In the first 2 s it rotates through an angle and in the next 2 s it rotates through an angle . The ratio is
- Option A:
6
- Option B:
3
- Option C:
4
- Option D:
46082
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 6Physics· Rotational Dynamics
An object of uniform density rolls up the curved path with the initial velocity as shown in the figure. If the maximum height attained by an object is (g = acceleration due to gravity), the object is a
- Option A:
solid cylinder
- Option B:
ring
- Option C:
disc
- Option D:
solid sphere
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 7Physics· Gravitation
A body of mass is taken from the surface of earth to a height equal to twice the radius of earth . The increase in potential energy will be. (g is acceleration due to gravity at the surface of earth)
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- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 8Physics· Mechanical Properties of Matter
Eight mercury drops, each of radius , coalesce to form a bigger drop. The surface energy released in this process is. (S is the surface tension of mercury).
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 9Physics· Thermodynamics
An ideal gas at pressure P and temperature T is expanding such that . The coefficient of volume expansion of the gas is ____.
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 10Physics· Simple Harmonic Motion
Match List-I with List-II.
List-I List-II A. I. Periodic with time period but not simple harmonic motion (SHM) B. II. Periodic with time period but Not SHM C. III. periodic with time period and SHM D. IV. Non-periodic Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
- Option A:
A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II
- Option B:
A-II, B-I, C-III, D-IV
- Option C:
A-III, B-II, C-IV, D-I
- Option D:
A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 11Physics· Electromagnetic Induction
A metal rod of length L rotates about one end at origin with a uniform angular velocity . The magnetic field radially falls off as being a positive constant. The emf induced (neglecting the centripetal force on electrons in the rod) is:
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 12Physics· Capacitors and R-C Circuits
Under steady state condition the potential difference across the capacitor in the circuit is V.
- Option A:
0.5
- Option B:
1.5
- Option C:
0
- Option D:
2
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 13Physics· Moving Charges and Magnetic Field
A particle of charge and mass is projected from origin with an initial velocity . There exists a uniform magnetic field and a space varying electric field within the region . After travelling a distance such that x-coordinate has changed from to , the change in the kinetic energy is
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 14Physics· Electromagnetic Waves
Assertion (A): The electromagnetic wave exerts pressure on the surface on which they are allowed to fall.\nReason (R): There is no mass associated with the electromagnetic waves.
- Option A:
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
- Option B:
Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
- Option C:
(A) is true but (R) is false
- Option D:
(A) is false but (R) is true
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 15Physics· Geometrical Optics
An object AB is placed on the left of a convex lens P of focal length . Another convex lens Q is now placed right of lens P. If the focal length of lens Q is , the final image is
- Option A:
virtual, formed at right of lens Q, with a size bigger than that of AB
- Option B:
real, formed at right of lens Q, with a size same as that of AB
- Option C:
formed at infinity
- Option D:
real, formed at right of lens Q, with a size smaller than that of AB
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 16Physics· Wave Optics
The maximum intensity in a Young's double slit experiment is . Distance between the slits (d) is , where is the wavelength of light used. The intensity of the fringe, exactly opposite to one of the slits on the screen, placed at is
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 17Physics· Atomic Physics
An electron is travelling with a velocity in free space and when it enters a medium, its velocity is reduced by . The de Broglie wavelength of electron in the medium is , where is its de Broglie wavelength in free space. The value of is
- Option A:
1.2
- Option B:
1
- Option C:
1.25
- Option D:
0.75
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 18Physics· Nuclear Physics
Assuming the experimental mass of as the mass defect of atom is MeV/c². (Mass of proton = 1.00727u, mass of neutron = 1.00866u, )
- Option A:
127.5
- Option B:
89.03
- Option C:
272
- Option D:
92
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 19Physics· Semiconductor and Electronic Devices
In a semiconductor p-n diode, the doping concentrations on p-side and n-side are atoms/cm³ and atoms/cm³, respectively. Which one of the following statement is true?
- Option A:
Widths of depletion region on either side of the interface are equal
- Option B:
The depletion region width is more on p-side compared to that in n-side
- Option C:
The depletion region width is more on n-side compared to that in p-side
- Option D:
No depletion region forms because of unequal doping concentrations on p and n-sides
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 20Physics· Mechanical Properties of Matter
A copper wire of length is stretched by by applying an external force. The volume of the wire is . The elastic potential energy stored in the wire in stretched condition would be J. (Given Young modulus of copper = )
Answer: 33Step-by-step solution → - Question 21Physics· Thermal Properties of Matter
The heat extracted out of gram of water initially at to cool it down to is sufficient to evaporate gram of water also initially at . The value of (closest integer) is. (Take latent heat of water , specific heat capacity of water )
Answer: 922Step-by-step solution → - Question 22Physics· Alternating Current
A series LCR circuit with , and is connected to a variable frequency a.c. source. The inductive reactance at resonant frequency is .
Answer: 200Step-by-step solution → - Question 23Physics· Current Electricity
When an external resistance of is connected across terminals of a cell, a current of flows through it. When the resistor is replaced by a resistor, a current of flows through it. The internal resistance of the cell is .
Answer: 1Step-by-step solution → - Question 24Physics· Electromagnetic Induction
A circular loop of radius and resistance is placed in a time varying magnetic field . At , for the plane of the loop being perpendicular to the magnetic field, the induced current in the loop at is . The value of is (Take )
Answer: 44Step-by-step solution → - Question 25Mathematics· Quadratic Equations
Let be the roots of the equation and be the roots the equation . If are in , then equals :
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- Option B:
- Option C:
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Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 26Mathematics· Complex Numbers
Let be the distinct solutions of the equation Then is equal to:
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- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 27Mathematics· Determinants
If is defined by , and , then is equal to:
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- Option B:
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- Option D:
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 28Mathematics· Matrices
Let M be a matrix such that and . If , then equals:
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- Option B:
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- Option D:
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 29Mathematics· Sequence and Series
If the sum of the first terms of the series is , then is equal to :
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 30Mathematics· Sequence and Series
Let be arithmetic means between the numbers and Then the mean of and is equal to :
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 31Mathematics· Binomial Theorem
The coefficient of in the expansion of , is :
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 32Mathematics· Probability
The probabilities that players A and B of a team are selected for the captaincy for a tournament are and respectively. If A is selected the captain, the probability that the team wins the tournament is and if B is selected the captain, the probability that the team wins the tournament is Then the probability that the team wins the tournament is :
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 33Mathematics· Permutations and Combinations
A box contains blue, yellow and red balls. The number of ways of drawing balls containing at least two balls of each colour, is:
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 34Mathematics· Statistics
A variable X takes values with frequencies respectively. If the mean of this data is then its median is:
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 35Mathematics· Circles
Let the point P be the vertex of the parabola y = x² - 6x + 12. If a line passing through the point P intersects the circle x² + y² - 2x - 4y + 3 = 0 at the points R and S, then the maximum value of (PR + PS)² is:
- Option A:
10
- Option B:
20
- Option C:
25
- Option D:
5
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 36Mathematics· Parabola
Let the directrix of the parabola cut x-axis at point A. Let be a point on such that the slope of AB is If is a focal chord of then six times the area of is :
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 37Mathematics· Hyperbola
Let the eccentricity of a hyperbola satisfy the equation If the foci of the hyperbola are and , then the length of its latus rectum is:
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 38Mathematics· 3D Geometry
Let a triangle be such that P and Q lie on the line and are at a distance of units from If is the centroid of then is equal to:
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 39Mathematics· 3D Geometry
If the distance of the point from the image of the point in the line is then the sum of all possible values of is equal to:
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 40Mathematics· Vector Algebra
Let O be the origin, and . If is the point on such that , and M is the point such that , then is equal to:
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 41Mathematics· Limits, Continuity and Differentiability
Let . Then the number of solutions of the equation , is :
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 42Mathematics· Sequence and Series
Let be a A. P. and be the minimum value of . Then the value of the integral is:
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 43Mathematics· Limits, Continuity and Differentiability
Let and be twice differentiable functions satisfying for all , and . Then is equal to :
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 44Mathematics· Sets and Relations
Let and Then the number of elements in the relation divides is ______.
Answer: 18Step-by-step solution → - Question 45Mathematics· Straight lines
From the point , two rays are sent making angles of with the line .. These rays get reflected from the mirror If the equations of the reflected rays are and then the value of is _____.
Answer: 7Step-by-step solution → - Question 46Mathematics· Trigonometry Ratios and Identities
If , then is equal to
Answer: 19Step-by-step solution → - Question 47Mathematics· Functions
Let be a function such that . Let maximum value of on be . If the area of the region bounded by the curves and , , is , then is equal to
Answer: 16Step-by-step solution → - Question 48Mathematics· Differential Equations
Let be the solution of the differential equation , . If , then equals .
Answer: 48Step-by-step solution → - Question 49Chemistry· Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry (Mole Concept) + Stoichiometry
What volume of hydrogen gas at STP would be liberated by action of 50 mL of of purity (density ) on 20 g of zinc?
Given : Molar mass of H, O, S, Zn are 1, 16, 32, 65 respectively.
- Option A:
5.824 L
- Option B:
7.428 L
- Option C:
6.892 L
- Option D:
8.375 L
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 50Chemistry· Structure of Atom
Which of the following statement(s) is/are true ? (A) If two orbitals have the same value of ( ), the orbital with lower value of will have lower energy. (B) Energies of the orbitals in the same subshell increase with increase in atomic number. (C) The size of orbital is less than the size of orbital. (D) Among 5f,6s, 4d, 5p and 5d orbitals, none of the orbitals have 2 radial nodes. Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
- Option A:
A, B and C only
- Option B:
A and C only
- Option C:
C and D only
- Option D:
A only
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 51Chemistry· Periodicity of Elements and Periodic Properties
The covalent radii of atoms and are and , respectively. The covalent bond length and total length of AB molecule are respectively :
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 52Chemistry· Thermodynamics & Thermochemistry
Consider the following data for the reaction at for the reaction is:
- Option A:
-21000
- Option B:
-10
- Option C:
-1000
- Option D:
-9.012
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 53Chemistry· Thermodynamics & Thermochemistry
The correct order of molar heat capacities measured at 298 K and 1 bar is:
- Option A:
Copper (s) > Bromine (l) > Helium (g)
- Option B:
Bromine (l) > Copper (s) > Helium (g)
- Option C:
Helium (g) Bromine (l) Copper (s)
- Option D:
Helium (g) Bromine (l) = Copper (s)
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 54Chemistry· Chemical Equilibrium
The reaction was initiated with the amount ' a ' of . At equilibrium it is found that the amount of remaining is at a total pressure of p. The equilibrium constant of the reaction can be calculated from the expression :
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 55Chemistry· Electrochemistry
One half cell in a voltaic cell is constructed by dipping silver rod in solution of unknown concentration, other half cell is Zn rod dipped in 1 molar solution of . A voltage of 1.60 V is measured at 298 K for this cell. What is the concentration of ions used in terms of ? ,
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 56Chemistry· p-Block (I) (Grp. 13, 14)
Given below are two statements :
Statement-I : The number of pairs among , and , that contain oxides of same nature (acidic, basic, neutral or amphoteric) is 4.
Statement-II : Among and , the most basic and acidic oxides are and , respectively.
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 57Chemistry· p-Block (I) (Grp. 13, 14)
Given below are two statements :
Statement-I : Aluminium upon reaction with NaOH forms ion.
Statement-II : The geometry of and is square planar, pyramidal and linear respectively.
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: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 58Chemistry· Coordination Compounds
Identify the correct statements from the following: (A) is the most stable complex among and (B) The stability of is greater than that of (C) The hybridization of Fe in is (D) exhibits linkage isomerism (E) and ligands are NOT ambidentate ligands Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
- Option A:
A, B, C, D and E
- Option B:
B, C and D only
- Option C:
A, C and D only
- Option D:
A, C and E only
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 59Chemistry· Practical Organic Chemistry
Match List-I with List-II.
List-I (Purification technique) List-II (Used to separate) A. Simple distillation I. Steam volatile compound B. Fractional distillation II. Two liquids with large difference in boiling points C. Steam distillation III. Liquid decomposing at its boiling point D. Vacuum distillation (under reduced pressure) IV. Two liquids with close boiling points Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
- Option A:
A-II, B-III, C-I, D-IV
- Option B:
A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III
- Option C:
A-II, B-IV, C-III, D-I
- Option D:
A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 60Chemistry· Hydrocarbons
IUPAC name of the some alkenes are given below :
Find out the correct stability order. A. 2-Methylbut-2-ene B. cis-But-2-ene C. 2,3-Dimethylbut-2-ene D. Prop-1-ene
Choose the correct answer from the options given below
- Option A:
C A B D
- Option B:
C A D B
- Option C:
B D A C
- Option D:
A B C D
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 61Chemistry· IUPAC Nomenclature
Identify the correct IUPAC name of hydrocarbon (x) containing three primary carbon atoms and with molar mass .
- Option A:
1,1-Dimethylcyclopropane
- Option B:
2,2-Dimethylpropane
- Option C:
2-Methylbutane
- Option D:
n-pentane
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 62Chemistry· Aldehydes and Ketones
Given below are two statements:
Statement-I : The condensation reaction between and
Statement-II : The molecule, will generate in the presence of dilute acid.
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: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 63Chemistry· Biomolecules
Identify the incorrect statement about tertiary structure of proteins.
- Option A:
They can be fibrous or globular in structure.
- Option B:
The main forces that stabilize the structure are hydrogen bonding, disulphide links, van der Waals and electrostatic forces of attraction.
- Option C:
The structure remains intact when exposed to pH changes.
- Option D:
A linear polypeptide chain will convert to a secondary structure and then further folding of the secondary structure will convert to tertiary structure.
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 64Chemistry· Biomolecules
Given below are two statements : Statement-I :
and
are two anomers of D-(+)-glucose. Statement-II : The open chain forms of D-glucose and D-fructose contain three similar chiral carbons at and . 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: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 65Chemistry· p-Block Elements (Group 15-18)
A paper dipped in a dil. solution of ' X ' upon treatment with gas turns into green. The compound ' X ' is :
- Option A:
KI-starch
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 66Chemistry· Coordination Compounds
The total number of unpaired electrons present in the (low spin) (high spin), (high spin) and (low spin) octahedral complex systems is .
Answer: 15Step-by-step solution → - Question 67Chemistry· Alkyl and Aryl Halides
RMgI when treated with ice cold water liberated a gas which occupied at STP. The gas produced is further reacted with iodine in presence of to give compound (X). Compound (X) in presence of Na and dry ether produced compound . Molar mass of compound is . (Nearest integer)
Answer: 30Step-by-step solution → - Question 68Chemistry· Solutions and Colligative Properties
20 g hemoglobin in a 1 L aqueous solution (A) at 300 K is separated from pure water by semi permeable membrane. At equilibrium the height of solution in a tube dipped in a solution (A) is found to be 80.0 mm higher than the tube dipped in water.
The molar mass of hemoglobin is . (Nearest integer) (Given : , density of solution )
Answer: 62Step-by-step solution → - Question 69Chemistry· Electrochemistry
At 298 K , the molar conductivity of MX solution (aqueous) is . The conductance of same solution is . The value of is . (Given : cell constant ; molar mass of MX is , density of aqueous solution of MX at 298 K is )
Answer: 15Step-by-step solution → - Question 70Chemistry· Chemical Kinetics
For a reaction at TK , the half life is plotted as a function of initial concentration of A as given below : The value of x in the given figure is s (Nearest integer)
Answer: 90Step-by-step solution →
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