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JEE Main 2026 — 6 April, Morning Shift
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- Question 1Physics· Units, Dimensions & Error Analysis
The density of a uniform cylinder is determined by measuring its mass m, length l and diameter d. The measured values of m, l and d are and respectively. Calculated percentage fractional error in is
- Option A:
63 %
- Option B:
82 %
- Option C:
72 %
- Option D:
25 %
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 2Physics· Work, Power & Energy
The rain drop of mass 1 g, starts with zero velocity from a height of 1 km. It hits the ground with a speed of . The work done by the unknown resistive force is ______ J. (take )
- Option A:
-8.75
- Option B:
-8.35
- Option C:
-9.55
- Option D:
-9.98
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 3Physics· Friction
Two blocks (P and Q) with respectively masses and are joined by a massless thread. These blocks are mounted on a frictionless pulley which is fixed on the edge of a cube (S), as shown in the figure below. Block P is positioned on the top surface which has no friction and block Q is in contact with side-surface, having coefficient friction . The cube (S) moves towards the right with acceleration of , where g is gravitational acceleration. During this movement the block P and Q remain stationary. The value of is (take )
- Option A:
0.33
- Option B:
0.67
- Option C:
1
- Option D:
0.5
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 4Physics· Mechanical Properties of Matter
A lift of mass is supported by thick iron wire. If the maximum stress which the wire can withstand is and its radius is then maximum acceleration the lift can take is (take and )
- Option A:
2.56
- Option B:
3.89
- Option C:
4.32
- Option D:
5.16
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 5Physics· Rotational Dynamics
A solid sphere of radius and mass is rotating (rotation axis is passing through the centre of the sphere) with an angular velocity of . It is brought to rest in by applying a constant torque. The torque applied and the number of rotations it made before it comes to rest are ______ and ______ respectively.
- Option A:
, 100
- Option B:
, 50
- Option C:
, 50
- Option D:
, 100
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 6Physics· Work, Power & Energy
A smooth inclined plane ends in a vertical circular loop, as shown in the figure. A small body is released from height h as shown. If the body exerts a force of three times its weight on the plane at the highest point of circle then the height . The value of is
- Option A:
2
- Option B:
4
- Option C:
3
- Option D:
5
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 7Physics· Mechanical Properties of Matter
The two wires A and B of equal cross-section but of different materials are joined together. The ratio of Young's modulus of wire A and wire B is 20/11. When the joined wire is kept under certain tension the elongations in the wires A and B are equal. If the length of wire A is 2.2 m, then the length of wire B is ______ m.
- Option A:
1.1
- Option B:
2.22
- Option C:
1.21
- Option D:
4.44
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 8Physics· Kinetic Theory of Gases
Two closed vessels of same volume are joined through a narrow tube and both vessels are filled with air of pressure and temperature . Keeping the temperature of one vessel constant at the second vessel temperature is raised to . The final pressure in the vessels is .
- Option A:
100
- Option B:
120
- Option C:
90
- Option D:
105
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 9Physics· Electrostatics
A thin half ring of radius is uniformly charged with a total charge of Q coulomb. If the magnitude of the electric field at centre of the half ring is , then the value of Q is ______ nC. ( and )
- Option A:
2.14
- Option B:
2.44
- Option C:
3.25
- Option D:
0.7
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 10Physics· Semiconductor and Electronic Devices
The maximum rated power of the LED is and it is used in the circuit with input voltage of as shown in the figure below. The current through resistance is . The minimum value of the resistance of to ensure that the LED is not damaged is ______ kΩ.
- Option A:
1
- Option B:
2
- Option C:
3
- Option D:
4
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 11Physics· Electromagnetic Waves
A point light source emits E.M. waves in free space. A detector, placed at a distance of L m, measures the intensity as . The detector is now shifted to another location on the same spherical surface ensuring the angle between original location and new location as . The measured intensity at new location will be ______.
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 12Physics· Geometrical Optics
A spherical interface lens of radius R separates two media of refractive indices 1 and 1.4 respectively as shown in the figure below. A point source is placed at a distance of 4R in front of spherical interface. The magnitude of the magnification of point source image is ______.
- Option A:
1.66
- Option B:
2.33
- Option C:
2.66
- Option D:
1.33
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 13Physics· Moving Charges and Magnetic Field
A small cube of side is placed at the centre of a circular loop of radius carrying a current of . The magnetic energy stored inside the cube is . The value of is (, )
- Option A:
6.28
- Option B:
- Option C:
628
- Option D:
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 14Physics· Atomic Physics
The ratio of momentum of the photons of the and line of Balmer series of Hydrogen atoms is . The possible values of and are :
- Option A:
27 and 20
- Option B:
3 and 16
- Option C:
5 and 36
- Option D:
20 and 27
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 15Physics· Alternating Current
A LCR series circuit driven with at frequency has resistance , an inductance with inductive reactance and capacitance with capacitive reactance . The power factor of the circuit is
- Option A:
0.8
- Option B:
0.64
- Option C:
0.9
- Option D:
0.5
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 16Physics· Current Electricity
Refer to the circuit diagram given below. The heat generated across the resistance in 100 second is . The value of is (Nearest integer)
Answer: 3477Step-by-step solution → - Question 17Physics· Wave Optics
An unpolarized light of intensity passes through polarizer and then through a certain optically active solution and finally it goes to analyser. If the angle between analyser and polariser is and intensity of light emerged from analyser is , the angle of rotation of the light by the solution with respect to analyser is ______ degrees.
Answer: 30Step-by-step solution → - Question 18Physics· Nuclear Physics
The energy released when of is converted into by proton bombardment is . The value of is (Nearest integer). (Mass of , mass of , mass of proton=1.008u, , Avogadro number=)
Answer: 6Step-by-step solution → - Question 19Physics· Electrostatics
A three coulomb charge moves from the point to the point in an electric field expressed as . The work done in moving the charge is ______ J.
Answer: 186Step-by-step solution → - Question 20Physics· Thermodynamics
A certain gas is isothermally compressed to of its initial volume litre) by applying required pressure. If the bulk modulus of the gas is , the magnitude of work done on the gas is ______ J.
Answer: 989Step-by-step solution → - Question 21Mathematics· Functions
Let [.] denote the greatest integer function. If the domain of the function is , then is equal to:
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 22Mathematics· Quadratic Equations
Let one root of the quadratic equation in x: be twice the other. Then the length of the latus rectum of the parabola is equal to:
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 23Mathematics· Hyperbola
Let e₁ and e₂ be two distinct roots of the equation Let the sets { and are the eccentricities of hyperbolas} and { and are the eccentricities of an ellipse and a hyperbola, respectively} Then is equal to :
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 24Mathematics· Complex Numbers
Let the set of all values of k∈R such that the equation , has at least one solution, be the interval Then is equal to:
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 25Mathematics· Sequence and Series
The value of is:
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 26Mathematics· Sequence and Series
The sum of the first ten terms of an A.P. is and the sum of the first two terms of a G.P. is If the first term of the A.P. is equal to the common ratio of the G.P. and the first term of the G.P. is equal to common difference of the A.P., then the sum of all possible values of the first term of the G.P. is:
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 27Mathematics· Permutations and Combinations
The number of 4-letter words, with or without meaning, each consisting of two vowels and two consonants that can be formed from the letters of the word INCONSEQUENTIAL, without repeating any letter, is:
- Option A:
2670
- Option B:
2840
- Option C:
2920
- Option D:
3600
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 28Mathematics· Binomial Theorem
If the coefficients of the middle terms in the binomial expansions of and , are equal, then the value of is:
- Option A:
1
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 29Mathematics· Statistics
A data consists of 20 observations . If and , then the ratio of mean to standard deviation of this data is:
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 30Mathematics· Probability
A bag contains coins fair coins, and one coin with 'Head' on both sides. A coin is selected at random and tossed. If the probability of getting 'Head' is , then N is equal to:
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 31Mathematics· Hyperbola
If the eccentricity e of the hyperbola passing through satisfies then the length of the latus rectum of the hyperbola is:
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 32Mathematics· Parabola
Let chord of length of the parabola be such that the ordinates of points and are in the ratio If the chord subtends an angle at the focus of the parabola, then is equal to :
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 33Mathematics· Inverse Trigonometric Functions
Let and . Then is equal to :
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 34Mathematics· Trigonometry Ratios and Identities
Let . Then is equal to:
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 35Mathematics· 3D Geometry
Let the image of the point in the line , be . If , is the point on L such that the distance of S from the foot of perpendicular from the point P on L is , then is equal to:
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 36Mathematics· 3D Geometry
Let a line L be perpendicular to both the lines and . If is the acute angle between the lines L and , then is equal to:
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 37Mathematics· Limits, Continuity and Differentiability
The value of is :
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 38Mathematics· Definite Integration
The value of the integral is :
- Option A:
4π+2
- Option B:
3π+8
- Option C:
3π+4
- Option D:
4π+3
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 39Mathematics· Area under the Curves
The area of the region is :
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 40Mathematics· Functions
Let e be the base of natural logarithm and let and be two bijective functions such that is strictly decreasing and g is strictly increasing. If , then the area of the region , is :
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 41Mathematics· Matrices
Let satisfy for some Then is equal to ______.
Answer: 4Step-by-step solution → - Question 42Mathematics· Circles
Let the centre of the circle be in the first quadrant and lie on the line Let the area of an equilateral triangle inscribed in the circle be Then the square of the length of the chord of the circle on the line is _____.
Answer: 80Step-by-step solution → - Question 43Mathematics· Vector Algebra
If and be three vectors such that and , then is equal to _____.
Answer: 3Step-by-step solution → - Question 44Mathematics· Sequence and Series
For the functions and with let . If the first term of a G.P. is , its common ratio is and the sum of its first terms is then is equal to ______.
Answer: 1279Step-by-step solution → - Question 45Mathematics· Differential Equations
Let y=y(x) be the solution of the differential equation , x≥1. If y(1)=1, then the greatest integer less than y(√5) is ______.
Answer: 3Step-by-step solution → - Question 46Chemistry· Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry (Mole Concept) + Stoichiometry
An oxide of iron contains iron, its empirical formula, is : (Given : Molar mass of Fe and O are 56 and respectively.)
- Option A:
FeO
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 47Chemistry· Structure of Atom
If shortest wavelength of hydrogen atom in Lyman series is x , then longest wavelength in Balmer series of is :
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 48Chemistry· Structure of Atom
Match the List-I with List-II :
List-I Orbital List-II Radial nodes and nodal plane A. 2s I. 1 Radial node + two nodal planes B. 3s II. 1 Radial node + one nodal plane C. 3p III. 2 Radial nodes + No nodal plane D. 4d IV. 1 Radial node + No nodal plane. Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
- Option A:
A-IV, B-I, C-III, D-II
- Option B:
A-IV, B-II, C-III, D-I
- Option C:
A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II
- Option D:
A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 49Chemistry· Chemical Bonding
The pairs among ,and that do not have similar Lewis dot structure are :
- Option A:
A, B and E
- Option B:
A and E
- Option C:
B, C and D
- Option D:
C and D
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 50Chemistry· Solutions and Colligative Properties
When 0.25 moles of a non-volatile, non-ionizable solute was dissolved in 1 mole of a solvent the vapor pressure of solution was of vapor pressure of pure solvent. What is ?
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 51Chemistry· Chemical Equilibrium
One mole each of He and are taken in a 10 L closed flask and heated to 400 K to establish the following equilibrium. for this reaction at 400 K is 4.0. The partial pressures (in atm ) of He and are respectively (at equilibrium). (Assume and behave as ideal gases) (Given : )
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 52Chemistry· Electrochemistry
Consider the following data :
is sparingly soluble in water. If the conductivity of the saturated solution is then the solubility product of can be given as. (Here )
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 53Chemistry· Periodicity of Elements and Periodic Properties
Given below are two statements :
Statement-I : Aluminium is more electropositive than thallium as the standard electrode potential value of is negative and is positive.
Statement-II : The sum of first three ionization enthalpies of boron is very high when compared to that of aluminium. Due to this reason boron forms covalent compounds only and aluminium forms ion.
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 54Chemistry· d and f Block Elements
The correct statements among the following are : A. Basic vanadium oxide is used in the manufacture of . B. The spin-only magnetic moment value of the transition metal halide employed in ZieglerNatta polymerization is 2.84 BM . C. The p-block metal compound employed in Ziegler-Natta polymerization has the metal in +3 oxidation state. D. The number of electrons present in the outer most 'd' orbital of metal halide employed in Wacker process is 8. Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
- Option A:
A and B only
- Option B:
A, C and D only
- Option C:
C and D only
- Option D:
B, C and D only
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 55Chemistry· Coordination Compounds
Match the List-I with List-II
List-I Electronic configuration of tetrahedral metal ion List-II Crystal Field Stabilization Energy A. I. –0.6 B. II. –0.8 C. III. –1.2 D. IV. –0.4 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-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II
- Option D:
A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 56Chemistry· Coordination Compounds
Which of the following are true about the energy of the given d-orbitals of a tetrahedral complex ? A. B. C. D.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
- Option A:
A, B and D only
- Option B:
A and B only
- Option C:
B and D only
- Option D:
B, C and D only
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 57Chemistry· Hydrocarbons
value for 2-methylpropene in a solvent system (Ethyl acetate + ether) is 0.42 . 2-methylpropene is treated with dilute to give major organic product (X). value for (X) in the same solvent system under identical condition will be :
- Option A:
0.42
- Option B:
0.82
- Option C:
0.62
- Option D:
0.12
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 58Chemistry· Isomerism
Given below are two statements :
Statement-I : 2, 6-diethylcyclohexanone and 6-methyl-2-n-propylcyclohexanone are metamers.
Statement-II : 2, 2, 6, 6-tetramethylcyclohexanone exhibits keto-enol tautomerism.
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 59Chemistry· Hydrocarbons
Given below are two statements :
Statement-I : Methane can be prepared by decarboxylation of sodium ethanoate, Kolbe's electrolysis of sodium acetate and reaction of with water.
Statement-II : Methane cannot be prepared from unsaturated hydrocarbons and by Wurtz reaction.
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 60Chemistry· Alcohols, Ethers and Phenols
Arrange the following compounds according to increasing order of boiling points. , and .
- Option A:
- Option B:
D C B A
- Option C:
C D B A
- Option D:
D B A C
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 61Chemistry· Biomolecules
Match the List-I with List-II :
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
- Option A:
A-I, B-III, C-II, D-IV
- Option B:
A-I, B-III, C-IV, D-II
- Option C:
A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II
- Option D:
A-III, B-I, C-II, D-IV
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 62Chemistry· Biomolecules
Match the List-I with List-II
List-I Amino acid List-II Positive reaction/Test for functional group present in side chain of amino acid A. Glutamine I. Hinsberg's test B. Lysine II. Neutral test C. Tyrosine III. Ceric ammonium nitrate test D. Serine IV. Hoffman bromamide degradation Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
- Option A:
A-IV, B-II, C-I, D-III
- Option B:
A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III
- Option C:
A-III, B-II, C-I, D-IV
- Option D:
A-IV, B-I, C-III, D-II
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 63Chemistry· Structure of Atom
First and second ionization enthalpies of lithium are and respectively. Energy required to convert 3.5 mg lithium (g) into is . (nearest integer)[0pt] [Molar mass of ]
Answer: 4Step-by-step solution → - Question 64Chemistry· Nitrogen Containing Organic Compounds
Consider the following sequence of reactions. The percentage of nitrogen in the yellow product ( X ) formed is %. (Nearest Integer) (Given Molar mass in )
Answer: 21Step-by-step solution → - Question 65Chemistry· Alcohols, Ethers and Phenols
4.7 g of phenol is heated with Zn to give product X . If this reaction goes to completion then the number of moles of compound X formed will be (Nearest Integer) (Given molar mass in )
Answer: 3Step-by-step solution → - Question 66Chemistry· Chemical Kinetics
Sucrose hydrolyses in acidic medium into glucose and fructose by first order rate law with hour. The percentage of sucrose remaining after 6 hours is . (Nearest integer) (Given : and )
Answer: 25Step-by-step solution →
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