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JEE Main 2026 — 23 January, Morning Shift
70 questions with the verified answer key. Open any question for its step-by-step solution.
- Question 1Mathematics· Functions
Let the domain of the function be the interval . Let the hyperbola have eccentricity and the length of the latus rectum . Then is equal to :
- Option A:
5
- Option B:
11
- Option C:
9
- Option D:
7
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 2Mathematics· Indefinite Integration
Let . If , then is equal to :
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 3Mathematics· Vector Algebra
Let and . Then is equal to :
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- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 4Mathematics· Straight lines
A rectangle is formed by the lines , and . Let the line L be perpendicular to and divide the area of the rectangle into two equal parts. Then the distance of the point from the line L is equal to :
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 5Mathematics· Ellipse
Let the line intersect the ellipse at the points A and B . Then the angle made by the line segment AB at the center of the ellipse is :
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 6Mathematics· Sets and Relations
Let . Let R be a relation on A defined by xRy if and only if . Let be the number of elements in R . Let m and n be the minimum number of elements required to be added in to make it reflexive and symmetric relations respectively. Then is equal to :
- Option A:
32
- Option B:
34
- Option C:
33
- Option D:
35
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 7Mathematics· Differential Equations
Let be the solution of the differential equation . Then is equal to :
- Option A:
81
- Option B:
92
- Option C:
64
- Option D:
72
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 8Mathematics· Quadratic Equations
If and are the roots of the equation , , then is equal to :
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 9Mathematics· Limits, Continuity and Differentiability
Let be continuous at . If , then is equal to :
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 10Mathematics· Definite Integration
The value of the integral is :
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 11Mathematics· Determinants
Statement (1)$$ \textbf{I: } \begin{vmatrix} 1 & \cos\alpha & \cos\beta \ \cos\alpha & 1 & \cos\gamma \ \cos\beta & \cos\gamma & 1 \end{vmatrix}
\begin{vmatrix} 0 & \cos\alpha & \cos\beta \ \cos\alpha & 0 & \cos\gamma \ \cos\beta & \cos\gamma & 0 \end{vmatrix}
\Rightarrow \cos^{2}\alpha + \cos^{2}\beta + \cos^{2}\gamma = \frac{3}{2}
Statement (2) $ \textbf{II: } $$\begin{vmatrix} x^{2}+x & x+1 & x-2 \\ 2x^{2}+3x-1 & 3x & 3x-3 \\ x^{2}+2x+3 & 2x-1 & 2x-1 \end{vmatrix}$$ = px + q $ $\Rightarrow p^{2} = 196\, q^{2}$- Option A:
both are false
- Option B:
only II is true
- Option C:
both are true
- Option D:
only I is true
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 12Mathematics· Permutations and Combinations
The value of is :
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 13Mathematics· Probability
Let the mean and variance of 8 numbers be and , respectively. Then the mean of 4 numbers is:
- Option A:
11
- Option B:
9
- Option C:
10
- Option D:
12
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 14Mathematics· Binomial Theorem
The sum of all possible values of , so that the coefficients of and in the expansion of , are in arithmetic progression is :
- Option A:
3
- Option B:
7
- Option C:
12
- Option D:
9
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 15Mathematics· Straight lines
The vertices B and C of a triangle ABC lie on the line . The coordinates of and are and respectively and C is at a distance of 10 units from B . The area (in sq. units) of is:
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 16Mathematics· Trigonometry Ratios and Identities
Number of solutions of is:
- Option A:
0
- Option B:
5
- Option C:
3
- Option D:
4
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 17Mathematics· Complex Numbers
Let be a set of complex numbers. Then is equal to :
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- Option B:
- Option C:
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Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 18Mathematics· Trigonometry Ratios and Identities
Let and respectively be the maximum and the minimum values of the function Then is equal to :
- Option A:
4
- Option B:
5
- Option C:
3
- Option D:
6
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 19Mathematics· Basic Maths
A building construction work can be completed by two masons A and B together in 22.5 days. Mason A alone can complete the construction work in 24 days less than mason B alone. Then mason A alone will complete the construction work in:
- Option A:
24 days
- Option B:
42 days
- Option C:
30 days
- Option D:
36 days
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 20Mathematics· 3D Geometry
Let the direction cosines of two lines satisfy the equations : and .
Then the cosine of the acute angle between these lines is :
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 21Mathematics· Matrices
Let , where A is a matrix. If , then is equal to .
Answer: 62Step-by-step solution → - Question 22Mathematics· Area under the Curves
Let the area of the region bounded by the curve , lines , and the x -axis be A . Then, is equal to
Answer: 12Step-by-step solution → - Question 23Mathematics· Differential Equations
Let f be a twice differentiable non-negative function such that . Then the mean of is equal to 。
Answer: 1565Step-by-step solution → - Question 24Mathematics· Probability
From the first 100 natural numbers, two numbers first a and then b are selected randomly without replacement. If the probability that is , then is equal to .
Answer: 311Step-by-step solution → - Question 25Mathematics· Permutations and Combinations
The number of 4-letter words, with or without meaning, which can be formed using the letters PQRPQRSTUVP, is .
Answer: 1422Step-by-step solution → - Question 26Physics· Geometrical Optics
A thin prism with angle of refractive index 1.72 is combined with another prism of refractive index 1.9 to produce dispersion without deviation. The angle of second prism is .
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 27Physics· Work, Power & Energy
A small both A of mass m is attached to a massless rigid rod of length 1 m pivoted at point P and kept at an angle of with vertical as shown in figure. At distance of 1 m below point P , an identical bob B is kept at rest on a smooth horizontal surface that extends to a circular track of radius R as shown in figure. If bob B just manages to complete the circular path of radius R upto a point Q after being hit elastically by bob A , then radius R is m.
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- Option B:
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Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 28Physics· Electromagnetic Waves
Match List-I with List-II.
List-I (Relation) List-II (Law) A. I. Ampere's circuital law B. II. Faraday's laws of electromagnetic induction. (C) III. Ampere-Maxwell law (D) IV. Gauss's law of electrostatics Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 29Physics· Units, Dimensions & Error Analysis
Four persons measure the length of a rod as and 18.25 cm . The relative error in the measurement of average length of the rod is :
- Option A:
0.24
- Option B:
0.18
- Option C:
0.06
- Option D:
0.08
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 30Physics· Atomic Physics
The de Broglie wavelength of an oxygen molecule at is . The value of x is (take Planck's constant , Boltzmann constant , mass of oxygen. Molecule ).
- Option A:
26
- Option B:
24
- Option C:
30
- Option D:
20
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 31Physics· Simple Harmonic Motion
A simple pendulum of string length 30 cm performs 20 oscillations in 10s. The length of the string required for the pendulum to perform 40 oscillations in the same time duration is cm. [Assume that the mass of the pendulum remains same.]
- Option A:
120
- Option B:
0.75
- Option C:
7.5
- Option D:
15
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 32Physics· Newton's Laws of Motion
Two blocks with masses 100 g and 200 g are attached to the ends of springs A and B as shown in figure. The energy stored in A is E . The energy stored in B , when spring constants of A and , respectively satisfy the relation , is :
- Option A:
4E
- Option B:
2E
- Option C:
3E
- Option D:
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 33Physics· Rotational Dynamics
The moment of inertia of a square loop made of four uniform solid cylinders, each having radius R and length about an axis passing through the mid points of opposite sides, is (Take the mass of the entire loop as M ) :
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 34Physics· Current Electricity
A wire of uniform resistance is bent into a circle of radius and another piece of wire with length is connected between points A and B as shown in figure. The equivalent resistance between points A and B is .
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- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 35Physics· Geometrical Optics
Consider light travelling from a medium A to medium B separated by a plane interface. If the light undergoes total internal reflection during its travel from medium A to B and the speed of light in media and are and respectively, then the value of critical angle is :
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 36Physics· Semiconductor and Electronic Devices
The following diagram shows a Zener diode as a voltage regulator. The Zener diode is rated at and the desired current in load is 5 mA . The unregulated voltage source can supply upto 25 V . Considering the Zener diode can withstand four times of the load current, the value of resistor (shown in circuit) should be .
- Option A:
4000
- Option B:
10
- Option C:
100
- Option D:
1000
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 37Physics· Atomic Physics
In hydrogen atom spectrum, ( Rydberg's constant) A. the maximum wavelength of the radiation of Lyman series is B. the Balmer series lies in the visible region of the spectrum C. the minimum wavelength of the radiation of Paschen series is D. the minimum wavelength of Lyman series is
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
- Option A:
B, D Only
- Option B:
A, B and C Only
- Option C:
A, B and D Only
- Option D:
A, B Only
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 38Physics· Electrostatics
Two point charges 2 q and q are placed at vertex A and centre of face CDEF of the cube as shown in figure. The electric flux passing through the cube is :
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 39Physics· Electromagnetic Induction
A 20 m long uniform copper wire held horizontally is allowed to fall under the gravity ( ) through a uniform horizontal magnetic field of 0.5 Gauss perpendicular to the length of the wire. The induced EMF across the wire it travells a vertical distance of 200 m is mV .
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 40Physics· Rotational Dynamics
Two small balls with masses m and 2 m are attached to both ends of a rigid rod of length d and negligible mass. If angular momentum of this system is L about an axis (A) passing through its centre of mass and perpendicular to the rod then angular velocity of the system about A is :
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 41Physics· System Of Particles
In a perfectly inelastic collision, two spheres made of the same material with masses 15 kg and 25 kg , moving in opposite directions with speeds of and , respectively, strike each other and stick together. The rise in temperature (in ), if all the heat produced during the collision is retained by these spheres, is : (specific heat of sphere material and )
- Option A:
1.75
- Option B:
1.44
- Option C:
1.15
- Option D:
1.95
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 42Physics· Units, Dimensions & Error Analysis
In a screw gauge, the zero of the circular scale lies 3 divisions above the horizontal pitch line when their metallic studs are brought in contact. Using this instrument thickness of a sheet is measured. If pitch scale reading is 1 mm and the circular scale reading is 51 then the correct thickness of the sheet is mm. [Assume least count is 0.01 mm ]
- Option A:
1.5
- Option B:
1.48
- Option C:
1.54
- Option D:
1.51
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 43Physics· Magnetism and Matter
Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R). Consider a ferromagnetic material :
Assertion (A) : The individual atoms in a ferromagnetic material possess a magnetic dipole moment and interact with one another in such a way that they spontaneously align themselves forming domains.
Reason (R) : At high enough temperature, the domain structure of ferromagnetic material disintegrates. Thus, magnetization will disappear at high enough temperature known as Curie temperature.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :
- Option A:
(A) is true but (R) is false
- Option B:
Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
- Option C:
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
- Option D:
(A) is false but (R) is true
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 44Physics· Electromagnetic Induction
A simple pendulum made of mass 10 g and a metallic wire of length 10 cm is suspended vertically in a uniform magnetic field of 2 T . The magnetic field direction is perpendicular to the plane of oscillations of the pendulum. If the pendulum is released from an angle of with vertical, then maximum induced EMF between the point of suspension and point of oscillation is Take
Answer: 100Step-by-step solution → - Question 45Physics· Electromagnetic Waves
The equation of the electric field of an electromagnetic wave propagating through free space is given by: he average power of the electromagnetic wave is . The value of is (Take in SI units)
Answer: 2Step-by-step solution → - Question 46Physics· Alternating Current
Using a variable-frequency a.c. voltage source, the maximum current measured in the given LCR circuit is 50 mA for . The values of L and R are shown in the figure. The capacitance of the capacitor ( C ) used is .
Answer: 50Step-by-step solution → - Question 47Physics· Wave Optics
In two separate Young's double-slit experimental set-ups, two monochromatic light sources of different wavelengths are used to get fringes of equal width. The ratios of the slit separations and that of the wavelengths of light used are and respectively. The corresponding ratio of the distances between the slits and the respective screens ( ) is 。
Answer: 4Step-by-step solution → - Question 48Physics· Capacitors and R-C Circuits
The space between the plates of a parallel-plate capacitor of capacitance C (without any dielectric) is now filled with three dielectric slabs of dielectric constants , and (as shown in the figure). If new capacitance is then the value of is .
Answer: 8Step-by-step solution → - Question 49Chemistry· Structure of Atom
Which of the following statements regarding the energy of the stationary state is true in the following one-electron system ?
- Option A:
for second orbit of H atom.
- Option B:
for second orbit of ion
- Option C:
for first orbit of ion
- Option D:
for third orbit of ion
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 50Chemistry· Solutions and Colligative Properties
Which one of the following graphs accurately represents the plot of partial pressure of vs its mole fraction in a mixture of acetone and at constant temperature?
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 51Chemistry· Periodicity of Elements and Periodic Properties
The correct trend in the first ionization enthalpies of the elements in the period of periodic table is:
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 52Chemistry· Electrochemistry
In the given electrochemical cell, at 298 K , the cell potential ( ) will increase when :
(A) Concentration of is increased.
(B) Concentration of is decreased
(C) Concentration of is decreased
(D) Concentration of is increased (D) Concentration of is increased
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
- Option A:
A and B only
- Option B:
A and E only
- Option C:
B only
- Option D:
C, D and E only
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 53Chemistry· Nitrogen Containing Organic Compounds
' is the product which is obtained from propanenitrile and stannous chloride in the presence of hydrochloric acid followed by hydrolysis. ' ' is the product which is obtained from the but-2-ene by the ozonolysis followed by hydrolysis. From the following, which product is not obtained when one mole of ' ' and one mole of ' y ' react with each other in the presence of alkali followed by heating?
- Option A:
2-Methylbut-2-enal
- Option B:
Pent-2-enal
- Option C:
2-Methylpent-2-enal
- Option D:
3-Methylbut-2-enal
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 54Chemistry· Practical Inorganic chemistry (Qualitative Analysis)
Consider the following sequence of reactions. 4-Nitrotoluene Assuming that the reaction proceeds to completion, then 137 mg of 4-nitrotoluene will produce mg of B . (Given molar mass in , O :16, )
- Option A:
301
- Option B:
146
- Option C:
228
- Option D:
208
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 55Chemistry· Thermodynamics & Thermochemistry
A cup of water at (system) is placed in a microwave oven and the oven is turned on for one minute during which, the water begins to boil. Which of the following option is true?
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 56Chemistry· Coordination Compounds
Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Statement I and the other is labelled as Statement II :
Statement I: ion will absorb light of lower energy than ion.
Statement II: In ion, the energy separation between the two set of d-orbitals is more than 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 false
- Option B:
Statement I is true but Statement II is false
- Option C:
Statement I is false but Statement II is true
- Option D:
Both Statement I and Statement II are true
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 57Chemistry· Hydrocarbons
But-2-yne and hydrogen (one mole each) are separately treated with (i) and (ii) liq. to give the products X and Y respectively.
Identify the incorrect statements.
A. and are stereoisomers.
B. Dipole moment of X is zero
C. Boiling point of X is higher than Y .
D. X and Y react with to give different products.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
- Option A:
B and C only
- Option B:
B and D only
- Option C:
A and B only
- Option D:
A and C only
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 58Chemistry· Structure of Atom
Given:
(A)
(B)
The maximum number of electrons in an atom that can have the above quantum numbers respectively are:
- Option A:
6 and 1
- Option B:
4 and 1
- Option C:
2 and 4
- Option D:
8 and 1
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 59Chemistry· Aromatic Compounds
Consider the following compounds Arrange these compounds in the increasing order of reactivity with nitrating mixture.
- Option A:
- Option B:
b c a
- Option C:
- Option D:
b a c
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 60Chemistry· Coordination Compounds
The statements that are incorrect about the nickel (II) complex of dimethylglyoxime are :
A. It is red in colour
B. It has a high solubility in water at
C. The Ni ion has two unpaired d-electrons
D. The bond angle is almost close to
E. The complex contains four five-membered metallacycles (metal containing rings)
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
- Option A:
C and E only
- Option B:
A, D and B only
- Option C:
B, C and E only
- Option D:
C and D only
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 61Chemistry· Biomolecules
From the given following (A to D) cyclic structures, those which will not react with Tollen's reagent are :
- Option A:
B and D
- Option B:
A and D
- Option C:
A and B
- Option D:
B and C
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 62Chemistry· Chemical Bonding
Identify the molecule with maximum number of lone pairs of electrons (obtained using Lewis dot structure) among and . Choose the correct bond angle made by the central atom of the molecule (X).
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 63Chemistry· Practical Organic Chemistry
Match List-I with List-II.
List-I Functional group (detection) List-II Change observed during detection (A) Unsaturation (Baeyer's test) (I) Red colour Appears (B) Alcoholic group (Ceric ammonium nitrate test) (II) Silver mirror appears (C) Aldehyde group (Tollen's reagent) (III) Violet colour appears (D) Phenolic group ( test) (IV) Discharge of pink colour Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
- Option A:
A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I
- Option B:
A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II
- Option C:
A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III
- Option D:
A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 64Chemistry· Periodicity of Elements and Periodic Properties
The correct statements from the following are :
(A) Ionic radii of trivalent cations of group 13 elements decreases down the group.
(B) Electronegativity of group 13 elements decreases down the group.
(C) Among the group 13 elements, Boron has highest first ionisation enthalpy.
(D) The trichloride and triiodide of group 13 elements are covalent in nature.
Choose the correct answer from the otpions given below :
- Option A:
A and C only
- Option B:
A and D only
- Option C:
C and D only
- Option D:
B and D only
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 65Chemistry· Chemical Equilibrium
Consider the general reaction given below at 400 K The values of and are studied under the same condition of temperature but variation in x and y . (i) and appropriate units (ii) and appropriate units
The value of and in (i) and (ii) respectively are:
- Option A:
(i) 3,1 ; (ii) 3,1
- Option B:
(i) 4, 1 ; (ii) 4, 1
- Option C:
(i) 1,3 ; (ii) 2,1
- Option D:
(i) 1, 2 ; (ii) 2, 1
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 66Chemistry· Chemical Kinetics
For the thermal decomposition of reaction , the following is constructed. The half life of the reaction is ' x ' min. min. (Nearest integer)
Answer: 10Step-by-step solution → - Question 67Chemistry· Chemical Equilibrium
For the following gas phase equilibrium reaction at constant temperature, If the total pressure is and the pressure equilibrium constant is 9 atm , then the degree of dissociation is given as . The value of is (Nearest integer)
Answer: 125Step-by-step solution → - Question 68Chemistry· Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry (Mole Concept) + Stoichiometry
of pure was used to make an aqueous solution. of solution is used when the solution was titrated against it. The numerical value of is (nearest integer).
(Given: molar mass of and )
Answer: 1825Step-by-step solution → - Question 69Chemistry· Alkyl and Aryl Halides
Consider all the structural isomers with molecular formula are separately treated with KOH (aq) to give respective substitution products, without any rearrangement. The number of products which can exhibit optical isomerism from these is .
Answer: 3Step-by-step solution → - Question 70Chemistry· Coordination Compounds
The crystal field splitting energy of complex is ' n ' times that of the complex. Here ' n ' is . [Assume ]
Answer: 2Step-by-step solution →
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