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JEE Main 2026 — 5 April, Morning Shift
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- Question 1Physics· Units, Dimensions & Error Analysis
In a Vernier calipers, when both jaws touch each other, zero of the Vernier scale is shifted to the right of zero of the main scale and 7th Vernier division coincides with a main scale reading. If the value of 1 main scale division is 1 mm and there are 10 Vernier scale divisions, then the Vernier caliper has
- Option A:
0.07 cm negative zero error
- Option B:
0.7 cm negative zero error
- Option C:
0.07 cm positive zero error
- Option D:
0.7 cm positive zero error
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 2Physics· Units, Dimensions & Error Analysis
L, C and R represents physical quantities inductance, capacitance and resistance respectively. The dimensional formula corresponds to ________.
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 3Physics· Gravitation
When one moves from a point 16 km below the earth's surface to a point 16 km above the earth's surface. The change in g is approximately %. The value of is _______. (Take radius of the earth = 6400 km.)
- Option A:
0.12
- Option B:
0.25
- Option C:
0.5
- Option D:
0.75
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 4Physics· Newton's Laws of Motion
Three masses , and are suspended from a fixed smooth frictionless pulley as shown in the figure below. The value of is (take ).
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 5Physics· Newton's Laws of Motion
A wedge Y with mass of and all frictionless surfaces and the inclined surface making with horizontal. A block X with mass is placed at the highest point of the wedge as shown in figure is at rest. At wedge (Y) is pulled toward right with constant force of . Taking the block X at rest at , the time taken by it to slide down on the slope, while Y is on the move, is _s. (take and )
Answer: 2Step-by-step solution → - Question 6Physics· Mechanical Properties of Matter
The Young's modulus of steel wire of radius r and length L is Y. If the radius r and length L of the wire are doubled then the value of Y.
- Option A:
increases by two times
- Option B:
reduces by half
- Option C:
remains unchanged
- Option D:
becomes one fourth
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 7Physics· Kinetic Theory of Gases
Statement I : Change in internal energy of a system containing n mole of ideal gas can be written as , where . Statement II : Relation between degree of freedom and is .
- 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 8Physics· Thermodynamics
Consider the following statements: A. Zeroth law of thermodynamics gives concept of temperature. B. First law of thermodynamics gives concept of internal energy. C. In isothermal expansion of ideal gas, . D. Product of intensive and extensive variables is extensive. E. The ratio of any extensive variable to mass will be an extensive variable.
- Option A:
C, D and E Only
- Option B:
A, B and C Only
- Option C:
A, B and D Only
- Option D:
B, C and D Only
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 9Physics· Atomic Physics
An electron of mass is moving in an electric field (), with an initial velocity (). If , its de Broglie wavelength at time is __________. ()
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 10Physics· Atomic Physics
In the hydrogen atom, the electron makes a transition from the higher orbit (i) to a lower orbit (f) such that the ratio of radii . The wavelength of photon emitted due to this transition is ___ nm. (Given Rydberg constant = 1.0973 × 10^7 /m)
- Option A:
121
- Option B:
242
- Option C:
486
- Option D:
974
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 11Physics· Electromagnetic Waves
A displacement current of 4.0 A can be set up in the space between two parallel plates of 6 μF capacitor. The rate of change of potential difference across the plates of the capacitor is nearly V/s. The value of is ______.
- Option A:
0.58
- Option B:
0.67
- Option C:
0.82
- Option D:
0.75
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 12Physics· Wave Optics
In Young's double slit experiment using monochromatic light, the fringe width of the interference pattern produced on the screen is 2.4 μm. If the experiment is carried out in another medium having refractive index 1.2, the fringe width will be ______ μm.
- Option A:
1.2
- Option B:
2
- Option C:
2.4
- Option D:
2.88
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 13Physics· Geometrical Optics
A ray of light passing through an equilateral prism is having velocity m/s in the prism material, then the minimum angle of deviation is ______ degrees.
- Option A:
45
- Option B:
30
- Option C:
28
- Option D:
58
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 14Physics· Atomic Physics
Light source having wavelength nm is used to generate photo-electrons whose stopping potential is V. The work function of the used metal in the experiment is J. The value of is (h = 6.62×10^{-34} J s, e = 1.6×10^{-19} C, c = 3×10^8 m/s)
- Option A:
3.68
- Option B:
4.68
- Option C:
5.68
- Option D:
2.68
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 15Physics· Geometrical Optics
A compound microscope is designed with two symmetric biconvex lenses. The objective lens is cut vertically, creating two identical plano-convex lenses. One of them is used in place of original objective lens. To retain same magnification keeping the object distance unchanged, the tube length has to be :
- Option A:
increased two times
- Option B:
increased times
- Option C:
decreased two times
- Option D:
decreased times
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 16Physics· Mechanical Properties of Matter
Two wires as shown in the figure below, made of steel and have breaking stress of N/m². Area of cross-section of upper wire is cm² and of lower wire is cm². The maximum mass that can be added to pan without breaking any wire is ______ kg (take g = 10 m/s²).
- Option A:
56
- Option B:
38
- Option C:
96
- Option D:
5.6
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 17Physics· Alternating Current
An a.c. source of angular frequency ω is connected across a resistor R and a capacitor C in series. The current is observed as I. Now the frequency of the source is changed to ω/4, (keeping the voltage unchanged) the current is found to be I/3. The ratio of resistance to reactance at frequency ω is
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 18Physics· Semiconductor and Electronic Devices
For the given logic circuit, which of the following inputs combination will make both LED-1 and LED-2 to glow?
- Option A:
A = 0, B = 1, C = 1
- Option B:
A = 1, B = 0, C = 0
- Option C:
A = 1, B = 0, C = 1
- Option D:
A = 1, B = 1, C = 0
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 19Physics· Mechanical Properties of Matter
A cube has side length cm and modulus of rigidity N/m². The displacement produced by a force of N in the upper face of cube is ______ mm.
Answer: 2Step-by-step solution → - Question 20Physics· Motion in one Dimension
From m height above the ground a ball is dropped from rest. The height above the ground at which the magnitude of velocity equals the magnitude of acceleration (in the same set of units) due to gravity is ______ m. (Take m/s² and neglect air resistance)
Answer: 13Step-by-step solution → - Question 21Physics· Transverse waves
A transverse wave on a string is described by , where x, y are in cm and t in seconds. The least distance between the two successive crests in the wave is ______ cm. (Nearest integer) ()
Answer: 349Step-by-step solution → - Question 22Physics· Moving Charges and Magnetic Field
The charged particle moving in a uniform magnetic field of T has an acceleration m/s². The value of is ______.
Answer: 12Step-by-step solution → - Question 23Physics· Electromagnetic Induction
In the given circuit below inductance values of and are same. The magnetic energy stored in the entire circuit is and that stored in the inductor is . The ratio is (Ignore the mutual inductance if any)
Answer: 6Step-by-step solution → - Question 24Mathematics· Quadratic Equations
Let Let be the roots of the equation . If and , then is equal to :
- Option A:
160
- Option B:
176
- Option C:
194
- Option D:
187
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 25Mathematics· Sequence and Series
Let the sum of the first n terms of an A.P. be Then the sum of squares of the first terms of the A.P. is:
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 26Mathematics· Matrices
Let be a matrix such that If then is equal to:
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 27Mathematics· Determinants
Consider the system of linear equations in where is differentiable. If this system has infinitely many solutions for all then
- Option A:
is a constant function
- Option B:
is strictly increasing on R
- Option C:
is strictly decreasing on R
- Option D:
has two critical points
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 28Mathematics· Sequence and Series
is equal to:
- Option A:
65
- Option B:
130
- Option C:
220
- Option D:
440
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 29Mathematics· Quadratic Equations
Let tan A, tan B, where A,B∈(-π/2,π/2) be the roots of the quadratic equation x² - 2x - 5 = 0. Then 20 sin²((A+B)/2) is equal to:
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 30Mathematics· Probability
A letter is known to have arrived by post either from KANPUR or from ANANTPUR. On the envelope just two consecutive letters AN are visible. The probability that the letter came from ANANTPUR is:
- Option A:
46302
- Option B:
10/17
- Option C:
12/19
- Option D:
7/19
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 31Mathematics· Statistics
The mean deviation about the mean for the data
5 7 9 10 12 15 8 6 2 2 2 6 is equal to:
- Option A:
40/13
- Option B:
42/13
- Option C:
44/13
- Option D:
46/13
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 32Mathematics· Ellipse
Let a focus of the ellipse E: be and its eccentricity be . If the point lies on E and O is the origin, then the area of is equal to:
- Option A:
12/5
- Option B:
14/5
- Option C:
24/5
- Option D:
48/5
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 33Mathematics· Circles
Let P be a moving point on the circle Then the maximum distance of P from the vertex of the parabola is equal to:
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 34Mathematics· Straight lines
In an equilateral triangle PQR, let the vertex P be at and the side QR be along the line If the orthocentre of triangle is then is equal to :
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 35Mathematics· Trigonometry Ratios and Identities
The sum of all the integral values of such that the equation has at least one solution, is :
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 36Mathematics· 3D Geometry
The square of the distance of the point P(5,6,7) from the line (x-2)/2 = (y-5)/3 = (z-2)/4 is equal to:
- Option A:
3
- Option B:
5
- Option C:
6
- Option D:
8
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 37Mathematics· Vector Algebra
Let . If is a vector such that and , then is equal to :
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 38Mathematics· 3D Geometry
The square of the distance of the point of intersection of the lines r = (i+j-k) + λ(ai - j), a≠0 and r = (4i - k) + μ(2i + ak) from the origin is:
- Option A:
5
- Option B:
10
- Option C:
17
- Option D:
26
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 39Mathematics· Area under the Curves
The area of the region R = {(x,y): xy ≤ 27, 1 ≤ y ≤ x²} is equal to:
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 40Mathematics· Limits, Continuity and Differentiability
The product of all possible values of α, for which is :
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 41Mathematics· Definite Integration
The value of the integral is:
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 42Mathematics· Functions
Let be a differentiable function such that for all and . Then the minimum value of the function , is
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
3 e
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 43Mathematics· Definite Integration
The value of the integral is:
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 44Mathematics· Permutations and Combinations
Let . The number of one-one functions such that and , is
Answer: 72Step-by-step solution → - Question 45Mathematics· Probability
Two players A and B play a series of games of badminton. The player who wins 5 games first wins the series. Assuming that no game ends in a draw, the number of ways in which player A wins the series is
Answer: 126Step-by-step solution → - Question 46Mathematics· Binomial Theorem
If the sum of the coefficients of and in the expansion of , is zero, then the value of is 。
Answer: 21Step-by-step solution → - Question 47Mathematics· Trigonometry Ratios and Identities
If , then is equal to .
Answer: 2048Step-by-step solution → - Question 48Mathematics· Differential Equations
Let be the solution of the differential equation and let . Then the number of integral value of , for which the equation represents a circle of radius , is
Answer: 11Step-by-step solution → - Question 49Chemistry· Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry (Mole Concept) + Stoichiometry
How many grams of residue is obtained by heating 2.76 g of silver carbonate? (Given : Molar mass of and Ag are 12, 16 and respectively)
- Option A:
1.08 g
- Option B:
2.16 g
- Option C:
3.24 g
- Option D:
4.32 g
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 50Chemistry· Structure of Atom
Arrange the following atomic orbitals of multi electron atoms in order of increasing energy. (A) (B) (C) (D) (E)
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
- Option A:
C D B A E
- Option B:
B A E C D
- Option C:
E C D B A
- Option D:
E B A D C
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 51Chemistry· Structure of Atom
Identify the correct statements from the following : A. Heisenberg uncertainty principle is applicable to electron. B. The size of orbital is less than the size of orbital. C. The energy of 2s orbital of H atom is equal to the energy of 2s orbital of Li. D. The electronic configuration of Cr is
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
- Option A:
A, B and C only
- Option B:
A, B and D only
- Option C:
B, C, and D only
- Option D:
A, C and D only
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 52Chemistry· Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry (Mole Concept) + Stoichiometry
What is the mole fraction of water in by weight of aqueous urea solution ?[0pt][Given : Molar mass of and N are 1, 16, 12 and respectively]
- Option A:
0.825
- Option B:
0.032
- Option C:
0.867
- Option D:
0.967
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 53Chemistry· Solutions and Colligative Properties
is a sparingly soluble salt of molar mass y and solubility . The ratio of the molar concentration of the anion ( ) to the solubility product of the salt is
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 54Chemistry· Ionic Equilibrium
Arrange the following resultant mixtures in increasing order of their pH values A. B. C.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
- Option A:
- Option B:
C A B
- Option C:
C B A
- Option D:
A C B
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 55Chemistry· Chemical Kinetics
First order gas phase reaction initial pressure of gas A, total pressure of the reaction mixture at time t
Expression of rate constant ( k ) is
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 56Chemistry· Periodicity of Elements and Periodic Properties
Statement I : The correct order of electronegativity of fluorine, oxygen nitrogen is .
Statement II : The oxidation state of oxygen in is +2 and in is -2 .
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 Elements (Group 15-18)
Correct statements from the following are : A. Nitrogen in oxidation states from +1 to +4 disproportionates in acid medium. B. Nitrogen has the ability of form multiple bonds with itself and other elements with small size and high electronegativity. C. N-N single bond is stronger than P-P single bond. D. Nitrogen has highest density in its group due to small size. E. The maximum covalency of nitrogen is four since it has only four valence orbitals for bonding. Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
- Option A:
B, C, and D only
- Option B:
C, D, and E only
- Option C:
A, C and E only
- Option D:
A and E only
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 58Chemistry· d and f Block Elements
Which of the following is NOT a physical or chemical characteristics of interstitial compounds?
- Option A:
They have high melting points, higher than those of pure metals
- Option B:
They are very soft ionic in nature
- Option C:
They retain metallic conductivity
- Option D:
They are chemically inert and usually nonstoichiometric
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 59Chemistry· Coordination Compounds
The correct statements about metal carbonyls are A. The metal-carbon bonds in metals carbonyls possess both and -character. B. Due to synergic bonding interactions between metals and CO ligand the metal-carbon bond becomes weak. C. The metal-carbon bond is formed by the donation of lone pair of electrons on the carbonyl carbon into a vacant orbital of metal. D. The metal-carbon bond is formed by the donation of electrons from filled d-orbital of metal into vacant orbital of CO. Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
- Option A:
A and B only
- Option B:
A, C and D only
- Option C:
B and C only
- Option D:
A and D only
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 60Chemistry· Coordination Compounds
Given below are two statements :
Statement I : Each electron in orbitals destabilizes the orbitals by and each electron in the orbitals stabilizes the orbitals by in an octahedral field on the basis of crystal field theory.
Statement II : All the d-orbitals of the transition metals have the same energy in their free atomic state but when a complex is formed the ligands destroy the degeneracy of these orbitals on the basis of crystal field theory.
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 correct
- Option B:
Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
- Option C:
Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
- Option D:
Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 61Chemistry· General Organic Chemistry
Given below are two statements :
Statement I: On the basis of inductive effect, the order of stability of alkyl carbanions is .
Statement II : Allyl and benzyl carbanions are more stabilised by inductive effect and not by resonance effect.
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 correct
- Option B:
Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
- Option C:
Statement I is correct and Statement II is incorrect
- Option D:
Statement I is incorrect and Statement II is correct
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 62Chemistry· Alcohols, Ethers and Phenols
Consider compounds and C with following structural formulae For the conversion of B from A , reagent (D) required is and structural formula of product (E) obtained when C undergoes same reaction using excess reagent (D) is
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 63Chemistry· Biomolecules
Identify the correct statements A. Glucose exist in two anomeric forms. B. Anomers of glucose differ in configuration at C -1 in cyclic hemiacetal structure. C. Melting point of -anomer of glucose is greater than -anomer. D. Specific rotation of -anomer is while for -anomer is E. and -anomers of glucose are prepared by crystallization of saturated glucose solution at 303 K and 371 K respectively. Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
- Option A:
A and B only
- Option B:
B and C only
- Option C:
A, B and D only
- Option D:
A, B and E only
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 64Chemistry· d and f Block Elements
Statement I : Sodium dichromate and potassium dichromate are classified as primary standard in titrimetric analysis .
Statement II : Phenolphthalein is a weak base, therefore it dissociates in acidic medium.
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 65Chemistry· p-Block Elements (Group 15-18)
Consider the following species Number of species having sp hybridized central atom is .
Answer: 4Step-by-step solution → - Question 66Chemistry· Alcohols, Ethers and Phenols
One mole of phenol is treated with dilute at 298 K to give a mixture of products. The mixture is separated by steam distillation. The seam volatile compound ( X ) is separated. The increase in percentage of oxygen in (X) with respect to phenol is (Given molar mass in , O:16).
Answer: 175Step-by-step solution → - Question 67Chemistry· Thermodynamics & Thermochemistry
The values of pressure equilibrium constant recorded at different temperatures for the following equilibrium reaction have been given below:
The magnitude of calculated from the above data is .(Nearest integer).
Answer: 230Step-by-step solution → - Question 68Chemistry· Chemical Kinetics
If the half life of a first order reaction is 6.93 minutes then the time required for completion of of the reaction will be minutes. (Given : ).
Answer: 46Step-by-step solution →
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