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JEE Main 2026 — 23 January, Evening Shift

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  1. Question 1Mathematics· Limits, Continuity and Differentiability

    If f(x)={a∣x∣+x2−2(sin⁡∣x∣)(cos⁡∣x∣)x,x≠0b,x=0f(x)=\left\{\begin{array}{cl}\frac{a|x|+x^{2}-2(\sin |x|)(\cos |x|)}{x} & , x \neq 0\\ b & , x=0\end{array}\right. is continuous at x=0\mathrm{x}=0, then a+b\mathrm{a}+\mathrm{b} is equal to :

    1. Option A:

      1

    2. Option B:

      2

    3. Option C:

      0

    4. Option D:

      4

  2. Question 2Mathematics· Trigonometry Ratios and Identities

    Let π2<θ<π\frac{\pi}{2}<\theta<\pi and cot⁡θ=−122\cot \theta=-\frac{1}{2 \sqrt{2}}. Then the value of sin⁡(15θ2)(cos⁡8θ+sin⁡8θ)+cos⁡(15θ2)(cos⁡8−sin⁡8θ)\sin \left(\frac{15 \theta}{2}\right)(\cos 8 \theta+\sin 8 \theta)+\cos \left(\frac{15 \theta}{2}\right)(\cos 8-\sin 8 \theta) is equal to :

    1. Option A:

      1−23\frac{1-\sqrt{2}}{\sqrt{3}}

    2. Option B:

      −23-\frac{\sqrt{2}}{\sqrt{3}}

    3. Option C:

      2−13\frac{\sqrt{2}-1}{\sqrt{3}}

    4. Option D:

      23\frac{\sqrt{2}}{\sqrt{3}}

  3. Question 3Mathematics· Vector Algebra

    Let a⃗=i^−2j^+3k^,b⃗=2i^+j^−k^,c⃗=λi^+j^+k^\quad \vec{a}=\hat{i}-2 \hat{j}+3 \hat{k}, \vec{b}=2 \hat{i}+\hat{j}-\hat{k}, \vec{c}=\lambda \hat{i}+\hat{j}+\hat{k} and v⃗=a⃗×b⃗\vec{v}=\vec{a} \times \vec{b}. If v⃗⋅c⃗=11\vec{v} \cdot \vec{c}=11 and the length of the projection of b⃗\vec{b} on c⃗\vec{c} is pp, then 9p29 p^{2} is equal to :

    1. Option A:

      9

    2. Option B:

      6

    3. Option C:

      4

    4. Option D:

      12

  4. Question 4Mathematics· Straight lines

    Let A(1,2)\mathrm{A}(1,2) and C(−3,−6)\mathrm{C}(-3,-6) be two diagonally opposite vertices of a rhombus, whose sides AD an BC are parallel to the line 7x−y=147 \mathrm{x}-\mathrm{y}=14. If B(α,β)\mathrm{B}(\alpha, \beta) and D(γ,δ)\mathrm{D}(\gamma, \delta) are the other two vertices, then ∣α+β+γ+δ∣|\alpha+\beta+\gamma+\delta| is equal to :

    1. Option A:

      9

    2. Option B:

      3

    3. Option C:

      6

    4. Option D:

      1

  5. Question 5Mathematics· Functions

    Consider two sets A={x∈z:∣(∣x−3∣−3)∣≤1}\mathrm{A}=\{\mathrm{x} \in \mathrm{z}:|(|\mathrm{x}-3|-3)| \leq 1\} and B={x∈R−{1,2}:(x−2)(x−4)x−1log⁡e(∣x−2∣)=0}B=\left\{x \in \mathbb{R}-\{1,2\}: \frac{(x-2)(x-4)}{x-1} \log _{e}(|x-2|)=0\right\}. Then the number of onto functions f:A→Bf: \mathrm{A} \rightarrow \mathrm{B} is equal to:

    1. Option A:

      6262

    2. Option B:

      7979

    3. Option C:

      3232

    4. Option D:

      8181

  6. Question 6Mathematics· Matrices

    The system of linear equations x+y+z=6x+y+z=6, 2x+5y+az=362 x+5 y+a z=36, x+2y+3z=bx+2 y+3 z=b has

    1. Option A:

      unique solution for a=8a=8 and b=16b=16

    2. Option B:

      infinitely many solutions for a=8a=8 and b=14b=14

    3. Option C:

      infinitely many solutions for a=8a=8 and b=16b=16

    4. Option D:

      unique solution for a=8a=8 and b=14b=14

  7. Question 7Mathematics· Logrithms

    The sum of all the real solutions of the equation log⁡(x+3)(6x2+28x+30)=5−2log⁡(6x+10)(x2+6x+9)\log _{(x+3)}\left(6 x^{2}+28 x+30\right)=5-2 \log _{(6 x+10)}\left(x^{2}+6 x+9\right) is equal to :

    1. Option A:

      22

    2. Option B:

      11

    3. Option C:

      00

    4. Option D:

      44

  8. Question 8Mathematics· 3D Geometry

    If the points of intersection of the ellipses x2+2y2−6x−12y+23=0x^{2}+2 y^{2}-6 x-12 y+23=0 and 4x+2y2−20x−12y+35=04 \mathrm{x}+2 \mathrm{y}^{2}-20 \mathrm{x}-12 \mathrm{y}+35=0 lie on a circle of radius rr and centre (a,b)(a, b), then the value of ab+18r2\mathrm{ab}+18 \mathrm{r}^{2} is

    1. Option A:

      5353

    2. Option B:

      5151

    3. Option C:

      5252

    4. Option D:

      5555

  9. Question 9Mathematics· Hyperbola

    Let PQ be a chord of the hyperbola x24−y2 b2=1\frac{\mathrm{x}^{2}}{4}-\frac{\mathrm{y}^{2}}{\mathrm{~b}^{2}}=1, perpendicular to the x -axis such that OPQ is an equilateral triangle, O being the centre of the hyperbola. If the eccentricity of the hyperbola is 3\sqrt{3}, then the area of the triangle OPQ is :

    1. Option A:

      232 \sqrt{3}

    2. Option B:

      835\frac{8 \sqrt{3}}{5}

    3. Option C:

      115\frac{11}{5}

    4. Option D:

      95\frac{9}{5}

  10. Question 10Mathematics· Vector Algebra

    Let a→,b→,c→\overrightarrow{\mathrm{a}}, \overrightarrow{\mathrm{b}}, \overrightarrow{\mathrm{c}} be three vectors such that a→×b→=2(a→×c→)\overrightarrow{\mathrm{a}} \times \overrightarrow{\mathrm{b}}=2(\overrightarrow{\mathrm{a}} \times \overrightarrow{\mathrm{c}}).If ∣a→∣=1,∣ b→∣=4,∣c→∣=2|\overrightarrow{\mathrm{a}}|=1,|\overrightarrow{\mathrm{~b}}|=4,|\overrightarrow{\mathrm{c}}|=2, and the angle between b⃗\vec{b} and c⃗\vec{c} is 60∘60^{\circ}, then ∣a⃗⋅c⃗∣|\vec{a} \cdot \vec{c}| is :

    1. Option A:

      22

    2. Option B:

      44

    3. Option C:

      00

    4. Option D:

      11

  11. Question 11Mathematics· Probability

    Bag A contains 9 white and 8 black balls, while bag B contains 6 white and 4 black balls. One ball is randomly picked up from the bag B and mixed up with the balls in the bag A . Then a ball is randomly drawn from the bag A . If the probability, that the ball drawn is white, is pq,gcd⁡(p,q)=1\frac{\mathrm{p}}{\mathrm{q}}, \operatorname{gcd}(\mathrm{p}, \mathrm{q})=1, then p+q\mathrm{p}+\mathrm{q} is equal to

    1. Option A:

      22

    2. Option B:

      23

    3. Option C:

      24

    4. Option D:

      21

  12. Question 12Mathematics· Area under the Curves

    The area of the region enclosed between the circles x2+y2=4x^{2}+y^{2}=4 and x2+(y−2)2=4x^{2}+(y-2)^{2}=4 is :

    1. Option A:

      23(2π−33)\frac{2}{3}(2 \pi-3 \sqrt{3})

    2. Option B:

      43(2π−33)\frac{4}{3}(2 \pi-3 \sqrt{3})

    3. Option C:

      43(2π−3)\frac{4}{3}(2 \pi-\sqrt{3})

    4. Option D:

      23(4π−33)\frac{2}{3}(4 \pi-3 \sqrt{3})

  13. Question 13Mathematics· Trigonometry Ratios and Identities

    The least value of (cos⁡2θ−6sin⁡θcos⁡θ+3sin⁡2θ+2)\left(\cos ^{2} \theta-6 \sin \theta \cos \theta+3 \sin ^{2} \theta+2\right) is

    1. Option A:

      −1-1

    2. Option B:

      4+104+\sqrt{10}

    3. Option C:

      4−104-\sqrt{10}

    4. Option D:

      11

  14. Question 14Mathematics· Indefinite Integration

    Let I(x)=∫3dx(4x+6)(4x2+8x+3)I(x)=\int \frac{3 d x}{(4 x+6)\left(\sqrt{4 x^{2}+8 x+3}\right)} and I(0)=34+20\mathrm{I}(0)=\frac{\sqrt{3}}{4}+20. If I(12)=a2 b+c\mathrm{I}\left(\frac{1}{2}\right)=\frac{\mathrm{a} \sqrt{2}}{\mathrm{~b}}+\mathrm{c}, where a,b,c∈N,gcd⁡(a,b)=1\mathrm{a}, \mathrm{b}, \mathrm{c} \in \mathrm{N}, \operatorname{gcd}(\mathrm{a}, \mathrm{b})=1, then a+b+c\mathrm{a}+\mathrm{b}+\mathrm{c} is equal to :

    1. Option A:

      2929

    2. Option B:

      2828

    3. Option C:

      3131

    4. Option D:

      3030

  15. Question 15Mathematics· Permutations and Combinations

    The number of ways, in which 16 oranges can be distributed to four children such that each child gets at least one orange, is

    1. Option A:

      429429

    2. Option B:

      384384

    3. Option C:

      403403

    4. Option D:

      455455

  16. Question 16Mathematics· Sets and Relations

    Let A={0,1,2,….9)\mathrm{A}=\{0,1,2, \ldots .9). Let R be a relation on A defined by (x,y)∈R(\mathrm{x}, \mathrm{y}) \in \mathrm{R} if and only if ∣x−y∣|\mathrm{x}-\mathrm{y}| is a multiple of 3 . Given below are two statements:

    Statement I: n(R)=36n(R)=36

    Statement II: RR is an equivalence relation.

    In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below

    1. Option A:

      Both Statement I and Statement II are correct

    2. Option B:

      Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct

    3. Option C:

      Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect

    4. Option D:

      Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect

  17. Question 17Mathematics· Complex Numbers

    If z=32+i2,i=−1\mathrm{z}=\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}+\frac{\mathrm{i}}{2}, \mathrm{i}=\sqrt{-1}, then (z201−i)8\left(\mathrm{z}^{201}-\mathrm{i}\right)^{8} is equal to

    1. Option A:

      −1-1

    2. Option B:

      00

    3. Option C:

      11

    4. Option D:

      256256

  18. Question 18Mathematics· Probability

    If the mean and the variance of the data

    Class4-88-1212-1616-20
    Frequency3λ\lambda47

    are μ\mu and 19 respectively, then the value of λ+μ\lambda+\mu is

    1. Option A:

      1818

    2. Option B:

      2121

    3. Option C:

      2020

    4. Option D:

      1919

  19. Question 19Mathematics· Parabola

    An equilateral triangle OAB is inscribed in the parabola y2=4x\mathrm{y}^{2}=4 \mathrm{x} with the vertex O at the vertex of the parabola. Then the minimum distance of the circle having AB as a diameter from the origin is :

    1. Option A:

      4(3−3)4(3-\sqrt{3})

    2. Option B:

      2(8−33)2(8-3 \sqrt{3})

    3. Option C:

      4(6+3)4(6+\sqrt{3})

    4. Option D:

      2(3+3)2(3+\sqrt{3})

  20. Question 20Mathematics· Sequence and Series

    Let ∑k=1nak=αn2+βn\sum_{\mathrm{k}=1}^{\mathrm{n}} \mathrm{a}_{\mathrm{k}}=\alpha \mathrm{n}^{2}+\beta \mathrm{n}. If a10=59\mathrm{a}_{10}=59 and a6=7a1\mathrm{a}_{6}=7 \mathrm{a}_{1} then α+β\alpha+\beta is equal to

    1. Option A:

      1212

    2. Option B:

      33

    3. Option C:

      55

    4. Option D:

      77

  21. Question 21Mathematics· Methods of Differentiation

    If the solution curve y=f(x)y=f(x) of the differential equation (x2−4)y′−2xy+2x(4−x2)2=0,x>2\left(x^{2}-4\right) y^{\prime}-2 x y+2 x\left(4-x^{2}\right)^{2}=0, x>2, passes through the point (3,15)(3,15), then the local maximum value of ff is ____\_\_\_\_ :

  22. Question 22Mathematics· Straight lines

    If the image of the point P(a,2,a)\mathrm{P}(\mathrm{a}, 2, \mathrm{a}) in the line x2=y+a1=z1\frac{\mathrm{x}}{2}=\frac{\mathrm{y}+\mathrm{a}}{1}=\frac{\mathrm{z}}{1} is Q and the of image of Q in the line x−2b2=y−a1=z+2b−5\frac{x-2 b}{2}=\frac{y-a}{1}=\frac{z+2 b}{-5} is PP, then a+ba+b is equal to

  23. Question 23Mathematics· Definite Integration

    The number of elements in the set S={x:x∈[0,100]S=\left\{x: x \in[0,100]\right. and ∫0xt2sin⁡(x−t)dt=x2}\left.\int_{0}^{x} t^{2} \sin (x-t) d t=x^{2}\right\} is.....

  24. Question 24Mathematics· Matrices

    Let A=[02−3−2013−10]\mathrm{A}=\left[\begin{array}{ccc}0 & 2 & -3 \\-2 & 0 & 1 \\3 & -1 & 0\end{array}\right] and B be a matrix such that B(I−A)=I+A\mathrm{B}(\mathrm{I}-\mathrm{A})=\mathrm{I}+\mathrm{A}. Then the sum of the diagonal elements of BTB\mathrm{B}^{\mathrm{T}} \mathrm{B} is equal to ____\_\_\_\_ .

  25. Question 25Mathematics· Permutations and Combinations

    Let S denote the set of 4-digit numbers abcd such that a>b>c>d\mathrm{a}>\mathrm{b}>\mathrm{c}>\mathrm{d} and P denote the set of 5-digit numbers having product of its digits equal to 20 . Then n(S)+n(P)\mathrm{n}(\mathrm{S})+\mathrm{n}(\mathrm{P}) is equal to. .

  26. Question 26Physics· Thermodynamics

    The internal energy of a monoatomic gas is 3 nRT . One mole of helium is kept in a cylinder having internal cross section area of 17 cm217 \mathrm{~cm}^{2} and fitted with a light movable frictionless piston. The gas is heated slowly by suppling 126 J heat. If the temperature rises by 4∘C4{ }^{\circ} \mathrm{C}, then the piston will move ____\_\_\_\_ cm. (atmospheric pressure =105 Pa=10^{5} \mathrm{~Pa} )

    1. Option A:

      14.5

    2. Option B:

      1.55

    3. Option C:

      15.5

    4. Option D:

      1.45

  27. Question 27Physics· System Of Particles

    A body of mass 14 kg initially at rest explodes and breaks into three fragments of masses in the ratio 2:2:32: 2: 3. The two pieces of equal masses fly off perpendicular to each other with a speed of 18 m/s18 \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s} each. The velocity of the heavier fragment is ____\_\_\_\_ m/s\mathrm{m} / \mathrm{s}.

    1. Option A:

      10210 \sqrt{2}

    2. Option B:

      12212 \sqrt{2}

    3. Option C:

      12

    4. Option D:

      24224 \sqrt{2}

  28. Question 28Physics· Moving Charges and Magnetic Field

    The current passing through a conducting loop in the form of equilateral triangle of side 43 cm4 \sqrt{3} \mathrm{~cm} is 2A. The magnetic field at its centroid is α×10−5 T\alpha \times 10^{-5} \mathrm{~T}. The value of α\alpha is ____\_\_\_\_ . (Given : μo=4π×10−7\mu_{\mathrm{o}}=4 \pi \times 10^{-7} SI units)

    1. Option A:

      232 \sqrt{3}

    2. Option B:

      3\sqrt{3}

    3. Option C:

      333 \sqrt{3}

    4. Option D:

      32\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}

  29. Question 29Physics· Motion in one Dimension

    A paratrooper jumps from an aeroplane and opens a parachute after 2 s of free fall and starts deaccelerating with 3 m/s23 \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}^{2}. At 10 m height from ground, while descending with the help of parachute, the speed of paratrooper is 5 m/s5 \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}. The initial height of the aeroplane is ____\_\_\_\_ m. (g=10 m/s2)\left(\mathrm{g}=10 \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}^{2}\right)

    1. Option A:

      62.5

    2. Option B:

      92.5

    3. Option C:

      20

    4. Option D:

      82.5

  30. Question 30Physics· Electrostatics

    Two shorts dipoles (A,B),A(A, B), A having charges ±2μC\pm 2 \mu \mathrm{C} and length 1 cm and BB having charges ±4μC\pm 4 \mu \mathrm{C} and length 1 cm are placed with their centres 80 cm apart as shown in the figure. The electric field at a point PP, equi-distant from the centres of both dipoles is ____\_\_\_\_ N/C.

    Question 30 figure
    1. Option A:

      9162×105\frac{9}{16} \sqrt{2} \times 10^{5}

    2. Option B:

      4.52×1044.5 \sqrt{2} \times 10^{4}

    3. Option C:

      92×1049 \sqrt{2} \times 10^{4}

    4. Option D:

      9162×104\frac{9}{16} \sqrt{2} \times 10^{4}

  31. Question 31Physics· Electrostatics

    Two charges 7μC7 \mu \mathrm{C} and −2μC-2 \mu \mathrm{C} are placed at (−9,0,0)cm(-9,0,0) \mathrm{cm} and (9,0,0)cm(9,0,0) \mathrm{cm} respectively in an external field E=Ar2r^E=\frac{\mathrm{A}}{\mathrm{r}^{2}} \hat{\mathrm{r}}, where A=9×105 N/C.m2A=9 \times 10^{5} \mathrm{~N} / \mathrm{C} . \mathrm{m}^{2}. Considering the potential at infinity is 0 , the electrostatic energy of the configuration is ____\_\_\_\_ J.

    1. Option A:

      1.4

    2. Option B:

      −90.7-90.7

    3. Option C:

      49.3

    4. Option D:

      24.3

  32. Question 32Physics· Motion in Plane

    A bead PP sliding on a frictionless semi-circular string ( ACBA C B ) and it is at point SS at t=0\mathrm{t}=0 and at this instant the horizontal component of its velocity is vv. Another bead QQ of the same mass as PP is ejected from point AA at t=0\mathrm{t}=0 along the horizontal string ABA B, with the speed vv, friction between the beads and the respective strings may be neglected in both cases. Let tpt_{p} and tQt_{Q} be the respective times taken by beads PP and QQ to reach the point BB, then the relation between tpt_{p} and tQt_{Q} is

    Question 32 figure
    1. Option A:

      tP>tQt_{P}>t_{Q}

    2. Option B:

      tp<tQt_{p} < t_{Q}

    3. Option C:

      tp>1.25tQt_{p} > 1.25 t_{Q}

    4. Option D:

      tp=tQt_{p}=t_{Q}

  33. Question 33Physics· Capacitors and R-C Circuits

    A parallel plate capacitor with plate separation 5 mm is charged by a battery. On introducing a mica sheet of 2 mm and maintaining the connections of the plates with the terminals of the battery, it is found that it draws 25%25 \% more charge from the battery. The dielectric constant of mica is ____\_\_\_\_ .

    1. Option A:

      2.5

    2. Option B:

      2

    3. Option C:

      1.5

    4. Option D:

      1

  34. Question 34Physics· Fluid Mechanics

    An air bubble of volume 2.9 cm32.9 \mathrm{~cm}^{3} rises from the bottom of a swimming pool of 5 m deep. At the bottom of the pool water temperature is 17∘C17^{\circ} \mathrm{C}. The volume of the bubble when it reaches the surface, where the water temperature is 27∘C27^{\circ} \mathrm{C}, is ____\_\_\_\_ cm3\mathrm{cm}^{3}. ( g=10 m/s2\mathrm{g}=10 \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}^{2}, density of water =103 kg/m3=10^{3} \mathrm{~kg} / \mathrm{m}^{3}, and 1 atm pressure is 105 Pa10^{5} \mathrm{~Pa} )

    1. Option A:

      4.2

    2. Option B:

      2

    3. Option C:

      3

    4. Option D:

      4.5

  35. Question 35Physics· Nuclear Physics

    Which of the following pair of nuclei are isobars of the element?

    1. Option A:

      12H{ }_{1}^{2} \mathrm{H} and 13H{ }_{1}^{3} \mathrm{H}

    2. Option B:

      92236U{ }_{92}^{236} \mathrm{U} and 92238U{ }_{92}^{238} \mathrm{U}

    3. Option C:

      80198Hg{ }_{80}^{198} \mathrm{Hg} and 79197Au{ }_{79}^{197} \mathrm{Au}

    4. Option D:

      13H{ }_{1}^{3} \mathrm{H} and 23H{ }_{2}^{3} \mathrm{H}

  36. Question 36Physics· Thermodynamics

    One mole of an ideal diatomic gas expands from volume V to 2 V isothermally at a temperature 27∘C27^{\circ} \mathrm{C} and does W joule of work. If the gas undergoes same magnitude of expansion adiabatically from 27∘C27^{\circ} \mathrm{C} doing the same amount of work W, then its final temperature will be (close to) ____\_\_\_\_ ∘C{ }^{\circ} \mathrm{C}.

    1. Option A:

      −189-189

    2. Option B:

      −56-56

    3. Option C:

      −30-30

    4. Option D:

      −117-117

  37. Question 37Physics· Geometrical Optics

    A prism of angle 75∘75^{\circ} and refractive index 3\sqrt{3} is coated with thin film of refractive index 1.5 only at the back exit surface. To have total internal reflection at the back exit surface the incident angle can not be ____\_\_\_\_ . ( sin⁡15∘=0.25\sin 15^{\circ}=0.25 and sin⁡25∘=0.43\sin 25^{\circ}=0.43 )

    1. Option A:

      between 15∘15^{\circ} and 20∘20^{\circ}

    2. Option B:

      15∘15^{\circ}

    3. Option C:

      >25∘>25^{\circ}

    4. Option D:

      <15∘<15^{\circ}

  38. Question 38Physics· Electromagnetic Induction

    Suppose a long solenoid of 100 cm length, radius 2 cm having 500 turns per unit length, carries a current I=10sin⁡(ωt)AI=10 \sin (\omega \mathrm{t}) \mathrm{A}, where ω=1000rad./s\omega=1000 \mathrm{rad} . / \mathrm{s}. A circular conducting loop (B) of radius 1 cm coaxially slided through the solenoid at a speed v=1 cm/s\mathrm{v}=1 \mathrm{~cm} / \mathrm{s}. The r.m.s. current through the loop when the coil B is inserted 10 cm inside the solenoid is α/2μ A\alpha / \sqrt{2} \mu \mathrm{~A}. The value of α\alpha is ____\_\_\_\_ . [Resistance of the loop =10Ω=10 \Omega ]

    1. Option A:

      197

    2. Option B:

      80

    3. Option C:

      280

    4. Option D:

      100

  39. Question 39Physics· Electromagnetic Waves

    The ratio of speeds of electromagnetic waves in vacuum and a medium, having dielectric constant k=3\mathrm{k}=3 and permeability of μ=2μ0\mu=2 \mu_{0}, is ( μ0=\mu_{0}= permeability of vacuum)

    1. Option A:

      36:136: 1

    2. Option B:

      3:23: 2

    3. Option C:

      6:16: 1

    4. Option D:

      6:1\sqrt{6}: 1

  40. Question 40Physics· Wave Optics

    When an unpolarized light falls at a particular angle on a glass plate (placed in air), it is observed that the reflected beam is linearly polarized. The angle of refracted beam with respect to the normal is ____\_\_\_\_ . (tan⁡−1(1.52)=57.7∘\left(\tan ^{-1}(1.52)=57.7^{\circ}\right., refractive indices of air and glass are 1.00 and 1.52 , respectively)

    1. Option A:

      39.6∘39.6^{\circ}

    2. Option B:

      32.3∘32.3^{\circ}

    3. Option C:

      42.6∘42.6^{\circ}

    4. Option D:

      36.3∘36.3^{\circ}

  41. Question 41Physics· Mechanical Properties of Matter

    A small metallic sphere of diameter 2 mm and density 10.5 g/cm310.5 \mathrm{~g} / \mathrm{cm}^{3} is dropped in glycerine having viscosity 10 Poise and density 1.5 g/cm31.5 \mathrm{~g} / \mathrm{cm}^{3} respectively. The terminal velocity attained by the sphere is ____\_\_\_\_ cm/s\mathrm{cm} / \mathrm{s}. ( π=227\pi=\frac{22}{7} and g=10 m/s2\mathrm{g}=10 \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}^{2} )

    1. Option A:

      2

    2. Option B:

      1

    3. Option C:

      3

    4. Option D:

      1.5

  42. Question 42Physics· Nuclear Physics

    The average energy released per fission for the nucleus of 92235U{ }_{92}^{235} \mathrm{U} is 190 MeV . When all the atoms of 47 g pure 92235U{ }_{92}^{235} \mathrm{U} undergo fission process, the energy released is α×1023MeV\alpha \times 10^{23} \mathrm{MeV}. The value of α\alpha is ____\_\_\_\_ . (Avogadro Number =6×1023=6 \times 10^{23} per mole)

  43. Question 43Physics· Geometrical Optics

    The size of the images of an object, formed by a thin lens are equal when the object is placed at two different positions 8 cm and 24 cm from the lens. The focal length of the lens is ____\_\_\_\_ cm .

  44. Question 44Physics· Mechanical Properties of Matter

    A ball of radius r and density ρ\rho dropped through a viscous liquid of density σ\sigma and viscosity η\eta attains its terminal velocity at time t , given by t=Aρarbηcσd\mathrm{t}=\mathrm{A} \rho^{\mathrm{a}} \mathrm{r}^{\mathrm{b}} \eta^{\mathrm{c}} \sigma^{\mathrm{d}}, where A is a constant and a,bc\mathrm{a}, \mathrm{b} \mathrm{c} and d are integers. The value of b+ca+d\frac{b+c}{a+d} is ____\_\_\_\_ .

  45. Question 45Physics· Rotational Dynamics

    Suppose there is a uniform circular disc of mass M kg and radius r m shown in figure. The shaded regions are cut out from the disc. The moment of inertia of the remainder about the axis A of the disc is given by X256Mr2\frac{\mathrm{X}}{256} \mathrm{Mr}^{2}. The value of x is ____\_\_\_\_ .

    Question 45 figure
  46. Question 46Physics· Sound Waves

    The velocity of sound in air is doubled when the temperature is raised from 0∘C0^{\circ} \mathrm{C} to α∘C\alpha^{\circ} \mathrm{C}. The value of α\alpha is ____\_\_\_\_ .

  47. Question 47Chemistry· Thermodynamics & Thermochemistry

    It is noticed that Pb2+\mathrm{Pb}^{2+} is more stable than Pb2+\mathrm{Pb}^{2+} but Sn2+\mathrm{Sn}^{2+} is less stable than Sn4+\mathrm{Sn}^{4+}. Observe the following reactions

    \mathrm{PbO}_{2}+\mathrm{Pb} \rightarrow 2 \mathrm{PbO} ; \Delta_{\mathrm{r}} \mathrm{G}^{\circ} \end{gathered}$$ $$\begin{gathered} \mathrm{SnO}_{2}+\mathrm{Sn} \rightarrow 2 \mathrm{SnO} ; \Delta_{\mathrm{r}} \mathrm{G}^{\circ} \end{gathered}$$ Identify the correct set from the following.
    1. Option A:

      ΔrG∘(1)>0;ΔrG∘(2)<0\Delta_{\mathrm{r}} \mathrm{G}^{\circ}(1)>0 ; \Delta_{\mathrm{r}} \mathrm{G}^{\circ}(2)<0

    2. Option B:

      ΔrG∘(1)<0;ΔrG∘(2)<0\Delta_{\mathrm{r}} \mathrm{G}^{\circ}(1)<0 ; \Delta_{\mathrm{r}} \mathrm{G}^{\circ}(2)<0

    3. Option C:

      ΔrG∘(1)<0;ΔrG∘(2)>0\Delta_{\mathrm{r}} \mathrm{G}^{\circ}(1)<0 ; \Delta_{\mathrm{r}} \mathrm{G}^{\circ}(2)>0

    4. Option D:

      ΔrG∘(1)>0;ΔrG∘(2)>0\Delta_{\mathrm{r}} \mathrm{G}^{\circ}(1)>0 ; \Delta_{\mathrm{r}} \mathrm{G}^{\circ}(2)>0

  48. Question 48Chemistry· Electrochemistry

    Consider the above electrochemical cell where a metal electrode ( M ) is undergoing redox reaction by forming M+(M→M++e)\mathrm{M}^{+}\left(\mathrm{M} \rightarrow \mathrm{M}^{+}+\mathrm{e}\right). The cation M+\mathrm{M}^{+}is present in two different concentrations c1\mathrm{c}_{1} and c2\mathrm{c}_{2} as shown above. Which of the following statement is correct for generating a positive cell potential?

    Question 48 figure
    1. Option A:

      If c1\mathrm{c}_{1} is present at anode, then c1=c2\mathrm{c}_{1}=\mathrm{c}_{2}

    2. Option B:

      If c1\mathrm{c}_{1} is present at cathode, then c1<c2\mathrm{c}_{1}<\mathrm{c}_{2}

    3. Option C:

      If c1\mathrm{c}_{1} is present at cathode, then c1>c2\mathrm{c}_{1}>\mathrm{c}_{2}

    4. Option D:

      If c1\mathrm{c}_{1} is present at anode, then c1>c2\mathrm{c}_{1}>\mathrm{c}_{2}

  49. Question 49Chemistry· Biomolecules

    Both human DNA and RNA are chiral molecules. The chirality in DNA and RNA arises due to the presence of

    1. Option A:

      Base unit

    2. Option B:

      Chiral phosphate unit

    3. Option C:

      D-sugar component

    4. Option D:

      L-sugar component

  50. Question 50Chemistry· Coordination Compounds

    Identify the CORRECT set of details from the following :

    A. [Co(NH3)6)3+\left[\mathrm{Co}\left(\mathrm{NH}_{3}\right)_{6}\right)^{3+} : Inner orbital complex ; d 2{ }^{2} sp 3^{3} hybridized

    B. [MnCl6]3−\left[\mathrm{MnCl}_{6}\right]^{3-} Outer orbital complex; sp 3{ }^{3} hybridized

    C. [CoF6]3\left[\mathrm{CoF}_{6}\right]^{3} : Outer orbital complex ; d2sp3\mathrm{d}^{2} \mathrm{sp}^{3} hybridized

    D. [FeF6]3\left[\mathrm{FeF}_{6}\right]^{3} : Outer orbital complex: sp3 d2\mathrm{sp}^{3} \mathrm{~d}^{2} hybridized

    E. [Ni(CN)4]2−\left[\mathrm{Ni}(\mathrm{CN})_{4}\right]^{2-} : Inner orbital complex ; sp 3{ }^{3} hybridized

    Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

    1. Option A:

      C & D only

    2. Option B:

      A, B & D only

    3. Option C:

      A, C & E only

    4. Option D:

      A, B, C, D & E

  51. Question 51Chemistry· Periodicity of Elements and Periodic Properties

    Elements X and Y belong to Group 15. The difference between the electronegativity values of 'X' and phosphorus is higher than that of the difference between phosphorus and 'Y'. 'X' and 'Y' are respectively:

    1. Option A:

      N and As

    2. Option B:

      As and Bi

    3. Option C:

      Bi and N

    4. Option D:

      As and Sb

  52. Question 52Chemistry· General Organic Chemistry

    Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Statement I and the other is labelled as Statement II :

    Statement I: (CH3)3C⊕\left(\mathrm{CH}_{3}\right)_{3} \stackrel{\oplus}{\mathrm{C}} is more stable than C⊕H3\stackrel{\oplus}{\mathrm{C}} \mathrm{H}_{3} as nine hyperconjugation interactions are possible in (CH3)3C⊕\left(\mathrm{CH}_{3}\right)_{3} \stackrel{\oplus}{\mathrm{C}}.

    Statement II: C⊕H3\stackrel{\oplus}{\mathrm{C}} \mathrm{H}_{3} is less stable than (CH3)3C⊕\left(\mathrm{CH}_{3}\right)_{3} \stackrel{\oplus}{\mathrm{C}} as only three hyperconjugation interactions are possible in C⊕H3\stackrel{\oplus}{\mathrm{C}} \mathrm{H}_{3}.

    In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below.

    1. Option A:

      Statement I is true but Statement II is false

    2. Option B:

      Both Statement I and Statement II are true

    3. Option C:

      Both Statement I and Statement II are false

    4. Option D:

      Statement I is false but Statement II is true

  53. Question 53Chemistry· Periodicity of Elements and Periodic Properties

    Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Statement I and the other is labelled as Statement II.

    Statement I: The second ionisation enthalpy of Na is larger than the corresponding ionisation enthalpy of Mg.

    Statement II: The ionic radius of O2−\mathrm{O}^{2-} is larger than that of F−\mathrm{F}^{-}.

    In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

    1. Option A:

      Both statement I and statement II are true

    2. Option B:

      Both statement I and statement II are false

    3. Option C:

      Statement I is false but statement II is true

    4. Option D:

      Statement I is true but statement II is false

  54. Question 54Chemistry· Chemical Kinetics

    Observe the following reactions at T(K)\mathrm{T}(\mathrm{K}) I. A → products. II. 5Br−(aq)+BrO3−(aq)+6H+(aq)→3Br2(aq)+3H2O(l)5 \mathrm{Br}^{-}(\mathrm{aq})+\mathrm{BrO}_{3}^{-}(\mathrm{aq})+6 \mathrm{H}^{+}(\mathrm{aq}) \rightarrow 3 \mathrm{Br}_{2}(\mathrm{aq})+ 3 \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}(\mathrm{l})

    Both the reactions are started at 10.00 am . The rates of these reactions at 10.10 am are same. The value of −Δ[Br−]Δt-\frac{\Delta\left[\mathrm{Br}^{-}\right]}{\Delta \mathrm{t}} at 10.10 am is 2×10−4 mol L−1Min−12 \times 10^{-4} \mathrm{~mol} \mathrm{~L}^{-1} \mathrm{Min}^{-1}. The concentration of A at 10.10 am is 10−2 mol L−110^{-2} \mathrm{~mol} \mathrm{~L}^{-1}. What is the first order rate constant (in min−1\mathrm{min}^{-1} ) of reaction I?

    1. Option A:

      2×10−32 \times 10^{-3}

    2. Option B:

      10−310^{-3}

    3. Option C:

      10−210^{-2}

    4. Option D:

      4×10−34 \times 10^{-3}

  55. Question 55Chemistry· Practical Organic Chemistry

    Which of the following statements are TRUE about Haloform reaction?

    A. Sodium hypochlorite reacts with KI to give KOI.

    B. KOI is a reducing agent.

    C. α,β\alpha, \beta-unsaturated methylketone will give iodoform reaction.

    D. Isopropyl alcohol will not give iodoform test.

    E. Methanoic acid will give positive iodoform test.

    Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

    1. Option A:

      A, C & E only

    2. Option B:

      A, B & C only

    3. Option C:

      A & C only

    4. Option D:

      B, D & E only

  56. Question 56Chemistry· p-Block Elements (Group 15-18)

    Which statements are NOT TRUE about XeO2 F2\mathrm{XeO}_{2} \mathrm{~F}_{2} ?

    A. It has a see-saw shape.

    B. Xe has 5 electron pairs in its valence shell in XeO2 F2\mathrm{XeO}_{2} \mathrm{~F}_{2}.

    C. The O−Xe−O\mathrm{O}-\mathrm{Xe}-\mathrm{O} bond angle is close to 180∘180^{\circ}.

    D. The F−Xe−F\mathrm{F}-\mathrm{Xe}-\mathrm{F} bond angle is close to 180∘180^{\circ}

    E. Xe has 16 valence electrons in XeO2 F2\mathrm{XeO}_{2} \mathrm{~F}_{2}.

    Choose the correct answer from the options given below.

    1. Option A:

      B, C and E only

    2. Option B:

      B and D only

    3. Option C:

      A and D only

    4. Option D:

      B, D and E only

  57. Question 57Chemistry· Structure of Atom

    Identify the incorrect statements:

    A. 1224Mg^{24}_{12}\mathrm{Mg} represents 24 protons and 12 neutrons.

    B. Wavelength of radiation of frequency 4.5×1015 s−14.5 \times 10^{15}\,\mathrm{s^{-1}} is 6.7×10−8 m6.7 \times 10^{-8}\,\mathrm{m}.

    C. For λ1=900 nm\lambda_1 = 900\,\mathrm{nm} with energy E1E_1 and λ2=300 nm\lambda_2 = 300\,\mathrm{nm} with energy E2E_2, E1:E2=3:1E_1 : E_2 = 3 : 1.

    D. Number of photons of wavelength 2000 pm2000\,\mathrm{pm} required to supply 1 J1\,\mathrm{J} energy is 1.006×10161.006 \times 10^{16}.

    1. Option A:

      A and D only

    2. Option B:

      A and C only

    3. Option C:

      A and B only

    4. Option D:

      B and C only

  58. Question 58Chemistry· Practical Organic Chemistry

    In Carius method 0.2425 g of an organic compounds gave 0.5253 g silver chloride. The percentage of chlorine in the organic compound is

    1. Option A:

      53.58%53.58 \%

    2. Option B:

      87.65%87.65 \%

    3. Option C:

      37.57%37.57 \%

    4. Option D:

      34.79%34.79 \%

  59. Question 59Chemistry· Redox Reactions

    The oxidation state of chromium in the final product formed in the reaction between KI and acidified K2Cr2O7\mathrm{K}_{2} \mathrm{Cr}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{7} solution is:

    1. Option A:

      +4+4

    2. Option B:

      +3+3

    3. Option C:

      +2+2

    4. Option D:

      +6+6

  60. Question 60Chemistry· Structure of Atom

    The work functions of two metals (MA\mathrm{M}_{\mathrm{A}} and MB\mathrm{M}_{\mathrm{B}}) are in the 1:21: 2 ratio. When these metals are exposed to photons of energy 6 eV , the kinetic energy of liberated electrons of MA:MBM_{A}: M_{B} is in the ratio of 2.642 : 1. The work functions (in eV ) of MA\mathrm{M}_{\mathrm{A}} and MB\mathrm{M}_{\mathrm{B}} are respectively.

    1. Option A:

      3.1,6.23.1,6.2

    2. Option B:

      2.3,4.62.3,4.6

    3. Option C:

      1.4,2.81.4,2.8

    4. Option D:

      1.5,3.01.5,3.0

  61. Question 61Chemistry· General Organic Chemistry

    Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Statement I and the other is labelled as Statement II :

    Statement I:

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    can be synthesized from

    figure

    using simpler reagents in the order i) Acidic KMnO4\mathrm{KMnO}_{4}, ii) Ammonia, iii) Bromine and alkali

    Statement II:

    figure

    can be converted into

    figure

    using reagents in order (i)Bromine- H2O\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O} (ii) NaNO2/HCl(0−5∘C)\mathrm{NaNO}_{2} / \mathrm{HCl}\left(0-5{ }^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\right) (iii) aq. H3PO2\mathrm{H}_{3} \mathrm{PO}_{2}.

    In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below

    1. Option A:

      Both Statement I and Statement II are false

    2. Option B:

      Statement I is true but Statement II is false

    3. Option C:

      Both Statement I and Statement II are true

    4. Option D:

      Statement I is false but Statement II is true

  62. Question 62Chemistry· Chemical Equilibrium

    X2( g)+Y2( g)⇌2Z(g)\mathrm{X}_{2}(\mathrm{~g})+\mathrm{Y}_{2}(\mathrm{~g}) \rightleftharpoons 2 \mathrm{Z}(\mathrm{g}) X2( g)\mathrm{X}_{2}(\mathrm{~g}) and Y2( g)\mathrm{Y}_{2}(\mathrm{~g}) are added to a 1 L flask and it is found that the system attains the above equilibrium at T(K)\mathrm{T}(\mathrm{K}) with the number of moles of X2( g),Y2( g)\mathrm{X}_{2}(\mathrm{~g}), \mathrm{Y}_{2}(\mathrm{~g}) and Z(g)\mathrm{Z}(\mathrm{g}) being 3, 3 and 9 mol respectively (equilibrium moles). Under this conditions of equilibrium, 10 mol of Z(g)\mathrm{Z}(\mathrm{g}) is added to the flask and the temperature is maintained at T(K)\mathrm{T}(\mathrm{K}). Then the number of moles of Z(g)\mathrm{Z}(\mathrm{g}) in the flask when the new equilibrium is established is ____\_\_\_\_ . (Nearest integer).

  63. Question 63Chemistry· Solutions and Colligative Properties

    Two liquids A and B form an ideal solution. At 320 K , the vapour pressure of the solution, containing 3 mol of A and 1 mol of B is 500 mm Hg. At the same temperature, if 1 mol of A is further added to this solution, vapour pressure of the solution increases by 20 mm Hg . Vapour pressure (in mm Hg ) of B in the pure state is ____\_\_\_\_ . (Nearest integer)

  64. Question 64Chemistry· Redox Reactions

    200 cc of x×10−3M\mathrm{x} \times 10^{-3} \mathrm{M} potassium dichromate is required to oxidise 750 cc of 0.6 M

    Mohr's salt solution in acidic medium. Here x=\mathrm{x}=

  65. Question 65Chemistry· Coordination Compounds

    Total number of unpaired electrons present in the central metal atoms/ions of [Ni(CO)4],[NiCl4]2−,[PtCl2(NH3)2],[Ni(CN4)]2−\left[\mathrm{Ni}(\mathrm{CO})_{4}\right],\left[\mathrm{NiCl}_{4}\right]^{2-},\left[\mathrm{PtCl}_{2}\left(\mathrm{NH}_{3}\right)_{2}\right],\left[\mathrm{Ni}\left(\mathrm{CN}_{4}\right)\right]^{2-} and [Pt(CN4)]2−\left[\mathrm{Pt}\left(\mathrm{CN}_{4}\right)\right]^{2-} is ____\_\_\_\_ .

  66. Question 66Chemistry· Aldehydes and Ketones

    In compound (Q), the percentage of oxygen is ____\_\_\_\_ %.\%. (Nearest integer)

    Question 66 figure

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