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- Question 1Physics· Units, Dimensions & Error Analysis
A new unit of length is chosen such that it is equal to the speed of light in vacuum. What is the distance between Venus and Earth in terms of units if light takes 6 min. 40 s to cover this distance?
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Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 2Physics· Units, Dimensions & Error Analysis
Consider the equation where magnetic field electric field permittivity, distance, time. The values of p, q, r and s respectively are:
- Option A:
1, 1, 1, 1
- Option B:
-1, 1, 2, 1
- Option C:
1, -1, -2, 1
- Option D:
-1, -2, -2, 1
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 3Physics· Horizontal Circular Motion
A car moving with a speed of takes a turn of radius . A simple pendulum is suspended from the ceiling of the car. Determine the angle made by the string of the pendulum with the vertical during the turning. (Take )
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Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 4Physics· Motion in one Dimension
A gas balloon is going up with a constant velocity of . When this balloon reached a height of , a stone is dropped from it and balloon keeps moving up with the same velocity. The height of the balloon when the stone hits the ground is . (Take )
- Option A:
85
- Option B:
150
- Option C:
129
- Option D:
125
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 5Physics· Geometrical Optics
A thin biconvex lens is prepared from the glass both curved surfaces of which have equal radii of each. Left side surface of the lens is silvered from outside to make it reflecting. To have the position of image and object at the same place, the object should be placed, from the lens at a distance of .
- Option A:
10
- Option B:
12.5
- Option C:
13
- Option D:
13.5
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 6Physics· Motion in Plane
Two identical bodies, projected with the same speed at two different angles cover the same horizontal range R. If the time of flight of these bodies are 5 s and 10 s, respectively, then the value of R is . (Take )
- Option A:
250
- Option B:
25
- Option C:
500
- Option D:
125
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 7Physics· Rotational Dynamics
A solid cylinder having radius R and length L is slipping on a rough horizontal plane. At time the cylinder has a translational velocity perpendicular to its axis and a rotational velocity about the centre. The time taken by the cylinder to start rolling is seconds. (coefficient of kinetic friction and )
- Option A:
15
- Option B:
5
- Option C:
10
- Option D:
7.5
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 8Physics· Fluid Mechanics
A liquid of density flowing steadily in a tube of varying cross-section. The cross-section at a point A is and that at B is . Both the points A and B are in same horizontal plane, the speed of the liquid at A is . The difference in pressures at A and B points is Pa.
- Option A:
18
- Option B:
144
- Option C:
36
- Option D:
72
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 9Physics· Mechanical Properties of Matter
A spherical liquid drop of radius R acquires the terminal velocity when falls through a gas of viscosity . Now the drop is broken into 64 identical droplets and each droplet acquires terminal velocity falling through the same gas. The ratio of terminal velocities is
- Option A:
4
- Option B:
0.25
- Option C:
32
- Option D:
16
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 10Physics· Atomic Physics
A monochromatic source of light operating at emits photons/s. The region of the electromagnetic spectrum to which the emitted electromagnetic radiation belongs to (Take , )
- Option A:
Microwave
- Option B:
Infrared
- Option C:
Visible
- Option D:
Ultraviolet
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 11Physics· Moving Charges and Magnetic Field
A current carrying circular loop of radius with unit normal is placed in a magnetic field . If and current , the torque experienced by the loop is Wb.A. ()
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Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 12Physics· Electromagnetic Induction
A long solenoid has per cm and area of . The current through the solenoid coil varies from 2 A to 4 A in 3.14 s. The e.m.f. induced in the coil is . The value is
- Option A:
60
- Option B:
12
- Option C:
120
- Option D:
34
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 13Physics· Electrostatics
Two point charges and are placed at points and respectively. Force on charge is N.
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Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 14Physics· Atomic Physics
and be the maximum kinetic energies of photoelectrons emitted from a surface of a given material for the light of wavelength and respectively. If then the work function of material is given by:
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Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 15Physics· Nuclear Physics
Two radioactive substances A and B of mass numbers 200 and 212 respectively, show spontaneous -decay with same Q value of 1 MeV. The ratio of energies of -rays produced by A and B is
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Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 16Physics· Semiconductor and Electronic Devices
The output Y for the given inputs A and B to the circuit is:
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Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 17Physics· Capacitors and R-C Circuits
A parallel plate capacitor is having separation between plates . It has a capacitance of when the space between the plates is filled with an insulating material of resistivity and resistance . Relative permittivity of the insulating material is . The value of is (Take permittivity of free space ).
Answer: 2Step-by-step solution → - Question 18Physics· Wave Optics
Some distant star is to be observed by a telescope of diameter of objective lens a, at an angular resolution of radian. If the wavelength of light from the star reaching the telescope is , the minimum diameter of the objective lens of the telescope is cm. (Nearest integer)
Answer: 203Step-by-step solution → - Question 19Physics· Moving Charges and Magnetic Field
A particle carrying a charge of is moving with velocity of in a region having magnetic field . It moves a distance of meter along when it completes 5 revolutions. The value of is
Answer: 2Step-by-step solution → - Question 20Physics· Motion in one Dimension
Two masses of and are accelerated from an initial speed of and respectively. The distances traversed by the masses in the second are and respectively. The ratio of their momenta after is . The value of is
Answer: 9Step-by-step solution → - Question 21Mathematics· Sets and Relations
Consider the relation R on the set defined by (a, b) if and only if .
Then among the statements:
I. The number of elements in is
II. R is an equivalence relation.
- Option A:
Only I is true
- Option B:
Only II is true
- Option C:
Both I and II are true
- Option D:
Neither I nor II is true
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 22Mathematics· Complex Numbers
The number of values of , satisfying the equations and , is:
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Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 23Mathematics· Determinants
If the system of linear equations: has infinitely many solutions, then the value of equals.
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Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 24Mathematics· Sequence and Series
Let upto 40 terms. If } is a root of the equation then is equal to:
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Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 25Mathematics· Probability
A candidate has to go to the examination centre. The candidate uses only one means of transportation out of bus, scooter and car. Probabilities of going by bus, scooter, car are , respectively. Probabilities of reaching late are ,, respectively. Given that he reached late, probability that he travelled by bus is:
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.
- Option B:
.
- Option C:
.
- Option D:
.
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 26Mathematics· Statistics
A set of four observations has mean and variance Another set of six observations has mean and variance Then the variance of all these observations is equal to :
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Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 27Mathematics· Permutations and Combinations
A person has three different bags and four different books. The number of ways, in which he can put these books in the bags so that no bag is empty, is:
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Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 28Mathematics· Straight lines
If a straight line drawn through the point of intersection of the lines and meet the coordinate axes at points P and Q, then the locus of the mid point of PQ is :
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Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 29Mathematics· Parabola
Let O be the vertex of the parabola and its chords OP and OQ are perpendicular to each other. If the locus of the mid-point of the line segment PQ is a conic C, then the length of its latus rectum is :
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Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 30Mathematics· Limits, Continuity and Differentiability
For the function consider the following statements :
Statement I: f is differentiable for all
Statement II: f is increasing in
- 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 31Mathematics· Vector Algebra
Let , and a vector be such that . If then is equal to:
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Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 32Mathematics· 3D Geometry
Let the foot of perpendicular from the point (λ,2,3) on the line be the point Then the distance between the lines and is equal to
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Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 33Mathematics· Definite Integration
The value of the integral is equal to :
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Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 34Mathematics· Differential Equations
be the solution of the differential equation , x∈(0,1), and . Then is equal to :
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Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 35Mathematics· Functions
Let be function defined as . Let , , where . If , , then the area of the region bounded by the curves and is :
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Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 36Mathematics· Limits, Continuity and Differentiability
Let , If is continuous at , then the value of is :
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- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 37Mathematics· Ellipse
Let represent an ellipse with major axis along y-axis, where f is a strictly decreasing positive function on R. If the set of all possible values of a is then is equal to:
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- Option B:
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Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 38Mathematics· Logrithms
The sum of squares of all real solutions of the equation is equal to ______.
Answer: 2Step-by-step solution → - Question 39Mathematics· Definite Integration
If , then is equal to
Answer: 12Step-by-step solution → - Question 40Mathematics· 3D Geometry
Let a line pass through the origin and be perpendicular to the lines and , . If , is the point on at a distance of from the point of intersection of and , then is equal to 。
Answer: 4Step-by-step solution → - Question 41Mathematics· Circles
Consider the circle C : . Let a variable chord AB of the circle C subtend a right angle at the origin. If the locus of the foot of the perpendicular drawn from the origin on the chord AB is the circle , then is equal to
Answer: 18Step-by-step solution → - Question 42Mathematics· Functions
Let f be a polynomial function such that . and . Then is equal to .
Answer: 395Step-by-step solution → - Question 43Chemistry· Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry (Mole Concept) + Stoichiometry
Match List-I with List-II.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
- Option A:
A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II
- Option B:
A-III, B-II, C-IV, D-I
- Option C:
A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I
- Option D:
A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 44Chemistry· Solutions and Colligative Properties
Given below are two statements:
Given: Molar masses of are and , respectively.
Statement I: In solution of methanol in (at K), the mole fraction of is equal to .
Statement II: Mixture of methanol and shows positive deviation from Raoult’s law.
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 ture
- Option B:
Both Statement I and Statement II are false
- Option C:
Statement I is true but Statement II are false
- Option D:
Statement I is false but Statement II are ture
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 45Chemistry· p-Block Elements (Group 15-18)
Bromine trifluoride autoionizes to form and . The shapes of the cation and anion are respectively
------and --------
- Option A:
bent, square planar
- Option B:
linear, square planar
- Option C:
bent, see-saw
- Option D:
linear, tetrahedral
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 46Chemistry· Solutions and Colligative Properties
Which of the following are not correct? A. For water, magnitude of is more than the magnitude of . B. The elevation in boiling point of water when a non-volative solute is added to it is larger in magnitude than its depression in freezing point. C. Osmotic pressure measurement is preferred over any other colligative property to determine molar mass of proteins and polymers. D. The dimerised form of benzoic acid in benzene is $$ \ce{C6H5COOH \cdots O=C(OH)C6H5}
- Option A:
A and B only
- Option B:
A and D only
- Option C:
A, B and D only
- Option D:
A, C and D only
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 47Chemistry· Chemical Equilibrium
Consider the following reactions in which all the reactants and products are present in gasesous state The value of for the equilibrium is :
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- Option B:
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Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 48Chemistry· Electrochemistry
Given at Volt
The in Volt at 298 K is given by :
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- Option B:
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Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 49Chemistry· Periodicity of Elements and Periodic Properties
Match List-I with List-II.
List-I Electronic configuration of neutral atom (where n = 2) List-II 1st Ionization Energy (kJ ) A. I. 2080 B. II. 899 C. III. 800 D. IV. 1402 Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
- Option A:
A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I
- Option B:
A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I
- Option C:
A-III, B-II, C-IV, D-I
- Option D:
A-III, B-II, C-I, D-IV
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 50Chemistry· p-Block Elements (Group 15-18)
Find the correct statements related to group 15 hydrides. A. Reducing nature increases from to B. Tendency to donate lone pair of electrons decreases from to C. The stability of hydrides decreases from to D. HEH bond angle decreases from to ( Elements of group 15) 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, C and D
- Option D:
A, C and D only
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 51Chemistry· d and f Block Elements
Given below are two statements :
Statement I : The number of pairs among and in which both ions are coloured is 3 .
Statement II : The number pairs among [ , and ions in which both are diamagnetic is 3 .
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the option 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 are incorrect
- Option D:
Statement I is incorrect but Statement II are correct
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 52Chemistry· d and f Block Elements
Given below are two statements for catalytic properties of transition metals :
Statement I : First row transition metals which act as catalyst utilise their 3d electrons only for formation of bonds between reactant molecules and atoms on the surface of catalyst.
Statement II : There is increase in the concentration of reactants on the surface of catalyst which strengthens the bonds in reacting molecules.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the option 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 are incorrect
- Option D:
Statement I is incorrect but Statement II are correct
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 53Chemistry· Practical Organic Chemistry
Given below are two statements :
Statement I: Vapours of the liquid with higher boiling point condense before vapours of the liquid with lower boiling points in fractional distillation.
Statement II : The vapours rising up in the fractionating column become richer in high boiling component of the mixture.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the option 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 are false
- Option D:
Statement I is false but Statement II are true
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 54Chemistry· Alkyl and Aryl Halides
n-Butane on monochlorination under photochemical conditions gives an optically active compound P. P on further chlorination gives dichloro compounds.
The number of dichloro compounds obtained (ignore stereoisomers) is :
- Option A:
3
- Option B:
4
- Option C:
5
- Option D:
6
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 55Chemistry· Alcohols, Ethers and Phenols
Given below are two statements : Statement-I : Due to increase in van der Waals forces, the order of boiling points is .
Statement-II : As
is more symmetric, its melting point is higher than
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 56Chemistry· Biomolecules
Which statements are True? A. In Hoffmann bromamide degradation, 4 moles of NaOH and 2 moles of are consumed per mole of an amide B. Hoffmann bromamide reaction is not given by alkyl amides. C. Primary amines can be synthesized by Hoffmann bromamide degradation. D. Secondary amide on reaction with and NaOH will give secondary amine. E. The by-products of Hoffmann degradation are and . Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
- Option A:
A, C and E only
- Option B:
B, C and D only
- Option C:
C and E only
- Option D:
C, D and E only
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 57Chemistry· Biomolecules
The incorrect statement from the following with respect to carbohydrates is :
- Option A:
All monosaccharides are reducing sugars.
- Option B:
The monosaccharide units obtained from hydrolysis of oligosaccharides are always the same.
- Option C:
Starch and cellulose are typical examples of polysaccharides, which are very high molecular weight compounds of more than ten monosaccharide units.
- Option D:
Open chain and cyclic structures co-exist at equilibrium that are responsible for certain properties as in the case of D-(+)-glucose.
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 58Chemistry· Biomolecules
Which of the following amino acid will give violet coloured complex with neutral ferric chloride solution?
- Option A:
Threonine
- Option B:
Serine
- Option C:
Tyrosine
- Option D:
Cysteine
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 59Chemistry· Coordination Compounds
Number of paramagnetic complexes among the following is . , , , , , ,
Answer: 6Step-by-step solution → - Question 60Chemistry· Aromatic Compounds
x ' is the product which is obtained from benzene by reacting it with carbon monoxide and hydrogen chloride in the presence of cuprous chloride. ' ' is the major product obtained from the benzene by reacting it with ethanoyl chloride in the presence of anhydrous . Product (major) obtained by heating x and y in the presence of alkali is z . Total number of (pi) electrons in z is .
Answer: 16Step-by-step solution → - Question 61Chemistry· Structure of Atom
Consider two radiations of wavelengths :
The ratio of the energies of these two radiations is . (Nearest integer)
Answer: 3Step-by-step solution → - Question 62Chemistry· Thermodynamics & Thermochemistry
Consider the reaction : The magnitude of enthalpy change for the reaction in is . (Nearest integer)
Given :
Answer: 1126Step-by-step solution → - Question 63Chemistry· Chemical Equilibrium
Solid carbon, CaO and are mixed and allowed to attain equilibrium at T K .
The partial pressure of CO is .
Answer: 4Step-by-step solution → - Question 64Physics· Thermodynamics
Initial pressure and volume of a monoatomic ideal gas are P and V. The change in internal energy of this gas in adiabatic expansion to volume = 27 V is _________ J.
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 65Physics· Simple Harmonic Motion
The frequency of oscillation of a mass m suspended by spring is . If the length of the spring is cut to half, the same mass oscillates with frequency . The value of is .
- Option A:
1
- Option B:
2
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: CStep-by-step solution →
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