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JEE Main 2026 — 28 January, Evening Shift
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- Question 1Mathematics· Binomial Theorem
Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Statement I and the other is labelled as Statement II :
Statement I : is divisible by 7 .
Statement II : The integral part of is an odd number.
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:
Both Statement I and Statement II are true.
- Option C:
Statement I is false but Statement II is true.
- Option D:
Statement I is true but Statement II is false.
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 2Mathematics· Binomial Theorem
The sum of the coefficients of and in is
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 3Mathematics· Parabola
Let A be the focus of the parabola . Let the line intersect the parabola at two distinct points B and C . If the centroid of the triangle ABC is , then is equal to :
- Option A:
41
- Option B:
80
- Option C:
89
- Option D:
32
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 4Mathematics· Probability
The probability distribution of a random variable X is given below :
X 4K 6K p(X) If , then is equal to :
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 5Mathematics· Limits, Continuity and Differentiability
- Let . Consider the following two statements :
(I) is discontinous at .
(II) is continous at . Then :
- Option A:
Neither (I) nor (II) is True
- Option B:
Both (I) and (II) are True
- Option C:
Only (II) is True
- Option D:
Only (I) is True
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 6Mathematics· Inverse Trigonometric Functions
Considering the principal values of inverse trigonometric functions, the value of the expression is equal to :
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 7Mathematics· Sequence and Series
Let the arithmetic mean of and be . If is such that are in A.P., then the equation has :
- Option A:
One root in and another in
- Option B:
One root in and another in
- Option C:
Complex roots of magnitude less than 2
- Option D:
Both roots in the interval
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 8Mathematics· Functions
Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Statement I and the other is labelled as Statement II :
Statement I : The function defined by is one-one.
Statement II : The function defined by is many-one.
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:
Both Statement I and Statement II are true.
- Option C:
Statement I is false but Statement II is true .
- Option D:
Statement I is true but Statement II is false.
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 9Mathematics· Ellipse
An ellipse has its center at , one focus at and one vertex at (5,-2). Then the length of its latus rectum is :
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 10Mathematics· Hyperbola
Let the ellipse and the hyperbola have the same foci. If e and L respectively denote the eccentricity and the length of the latus rectum of H , then the value of is :
- Option A:
296
- Option B:
126
- Option C:
148
- Option D:
67
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 11Mathematics· Area under the Curves
Let and be two parabolas. If the area of the bounded region enclosed between and is six times the area of the bounded region enclosed between the line and , then is equal to :
- Option A:
8
- Option B:
15
- Option C:
12
- Option D:
6
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 12Mathematics· Circles
Let the circle intersect -axis at the points and . Let , and be two points such that . Then the point of intersection of AQ and BP lies on :
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 13Mathematics· Definite Integration
Let [] denote the greatest integer function. Then is equal to:
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 14Mathematics· Differential Equations
Let be the solution of the differential equation . Ify , then is equal to :
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 15Mathematics· Functions
The sum of all the elements in the range of , , where , is
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 16Mathematics· Straight lines
Let be the image of the point in the line . Then the distance of from the line is
- Option A:
6
- Option B:
8
- Option C:
7
- Option D:
5
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 17Mathematics· Vector Algebra
Let P be a point in the plane of the vector and such that P is equidistant from the lines AB and AC . If , then the area of the triangle ABP is :
- Option A:
2
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 18Mathematics· Complex Numbers
Let and . Then the max and is
- Option A:
- Option B:
8
- Option C:
- Option D:
9
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 19Mathematics· Indefinite Integration
Let be such that . If , where , then is equal to:
- Option A:
-18
- Option B:
-5
- Option C:
-11
- Option D:
-26
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 20Mathematics· Sequence and Series
is equal to
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 21Mathematics· Sequence and Series
, where p and q are positive integers such that , then is equal to .
Answer: 976Step-by-step solution → - Question 22Mathematics· Permutations and Combinations
Three persons enter in a lift at the ground floor. The lift will go upto floor. The number of ways, in which the three persons can exit the lift at three different floors, if the lift does not stop at first, second and third floors, is equal to
Answer: 210Step-by-step solution → - Question 23Mathematics· Application of Derivatives
Let f be a differentiable function satisfying and let . If and are respectively the points of local minima and local maxima of g , then the value of is equal to .
Answer: 9Step-by-step solution → - Question 24Mathematics· 3D Geometry
If the distance of the point , from the line along a line with direction ratios is , then is equal to .
Answer: 170Step-by-step solution → - Question 25Mathematics· Matrices
Let and be two matrices such that . Then the sum of all the elements of is .
Answer: 0Step-by-step solution → - Question 26Physics· Nuclear Physics
A nucleus has mass number and radius . Another nucleus has mass number and radius . If then is :
- Option A:
2
- Option B:
8
- Option C:
1
- Option D:
0.5
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 27Physics· Electromagnetic Waves
A plane electromagnetic wave is moving in free space with velocity and its electric field is given as , where is the unit vector along y-axis. The magnetic field vector of the wave is :
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 28Physics· Geometrical Optics
A biconvex lens is formed by using two thin planoconvex lenses, as shown in the figure. The refractive index and radius of curved surfaces are also mentioned in figure. When an object is placed on the left side of lens at a distance of 30 cm from the biconvex lens, the magnification of the image will be :
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 29Physics· Kinetic Theory of Gases
The mean free path of a molecule of diameter at the temperature and pressure , is given as m. (Given ).
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 30Physics· Semiconductor and Electronic Devices
Two p-n junction diodes and are connected as shown in figure. A and B are input signals and C is the output. The given circuit will function as a .
- Option A:
OR Gate
- Option B:
NOR Gate
- Option C:
NAND Gate
- Option D:
AND Gate
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 31Physics· Current Electricity
A wheatstone bridge is initially at room temperature and all arms of the bridge have same value of resistances ( ). When resistance is heated to some temperature, its resistance value has gone up by . The potential difference (after is heated) is V.
- Option A:
1.05
- Option B:
0
- Option C:
0.95
- Option D:
2
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 32Physics· Units, Dimensions & Error Analysis
In an experiment, a set of reading are obtained . The expected least count of the instrument used in recording these readings is mm.
- Option A:
0.01
- Option B:
0.001
- Option C:
0.1
- Option D:
0.05
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 33Physics· Motion in one Dimension
A particle starts moving from time and its coordinate is given as .
A. The particle returns to its original position (origin) 0.866 units later
B. The particle is 1 unit away from origin at its turning point.
C. Acceleration of the particle is non-negative.
D. The particle is 0.5 units away from origin at its turning point.
E. Particle never turns back as acceleration is non-negative.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
- Option A:
A,C,D only
- Option B:
A,B,C only
- Option C:
C,E only
- Option D:
A,C only
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 34Physics· Mechanical Properties of Matter
The speed of a longitudinal wave in a metallic bar is . If the density and Young's modulus of the bar material are increased by and respectively then the speed of the wave is changed approximately to .
- Option A:
399
- Option B:
398
- Option C:
402
- Option D:
401
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 35Physics· Capacitors and R-C Circuits
Identify the correct statements :
A. Effective capacitance of a series combination of capacitors is always smaller than the smallest capacitance of the capacitor in the combination.
B. When a dielectric medium is placed between the charged plates of a capacitor, displacement of charges cannot occur due to insulation property of dielectric.
C. Increasing of area of capacitor plate or decreasing of thickness of dielectric is an alternate method to increase the capacitance.
D. For a point charge, concentric spherical shells cantered at the location of the charge are equipotential surfaces.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
- Option A:
A, B and C only
- Option B:
C and D only
- Option C:
A, C and D only
- Option D:
B and D only
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 36Physics· Atomic Physics
Number of photons of equal energy emitted per second by a 6 mW laser source operating at 663 nm is . (Given : J.s and )
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 37Physics· Vectors and Scalars
When the position vector changes sign as , which one of the following vector will not flip under sign change ?
- Option A:
Linear momentum
- Option B:
Velocity
- Option C:
Acceleration
- Option D:
Angular momentum
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 38Physics· Electromagnetic Induction
Which one of the following is not a measurable quantity?
- Option A:
Voltage difference
- Option B:
Resistance
- Option C:
Voltage
- Option D:
Displacement current
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 39Physics· Motion in Plane
A long cylindrical conductor with large cross section carries an electric current distributed uniformly over its cross-section. Magnetic field due to this current is :
A. maximum at either ends of the conductor and minimum at the midpoint
B. maximum at the axis of the conductor
C. minimum at the surface of the conductor D. minimum at the axis of the conductor
E. same at all points in the cross-section of the conductor
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
- Option A:
D Only
- Option B:
A, D Only
- Option C:
B, C Only
- Option D:
E Only
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 40Physics· Newton's Laws of Motion
A small block of mass slides down from the top of a frictionless inclined surface, while the inclined plane is moving towards left with constant acceleration . The angle between the inclined plane and ground is and its base length is L . Assuming that initially the small block is at the top of the inclined plane, the time it takes to reach the lowest point of the inclined plane is .
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 41Physics· Simple Harmonic Motion
Identify the correct statements : A. Electrostatic field lines form closed loops. B. The electric field lines point radially outward when charge is greater than zero. C. The Gauss-Law is valid only for inverse-square force. D. The workdone in moving a charged particle in a static electric field around a closed path is zero. E. The motion of a particle under Coulomb's force must take place in a plane. Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
- Option A:
A, B, D, E Only
- Option B:
A, B, C, D Only
- Option C:
B, C, D, E Only
- Option D:
A, C, E Only
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 42Physics· Simple Harmonic Motion
As shown in the figure, a spring is kept in a stretched position with some extension by holding the masses 1 kg and 0.2 kg with a separation more than spring natural length and are released. Assuming the horizontal surface to be frictionless, the angular frequency (in SI unit) of the system is :
- Option A:
30
- Option B:
27
- Option C:
20
- Option D:
5
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 43Physics· Geometrical Optics
For a transparent prism, if the angle of minimum deviation is equal to its refracting angle, the refractive index of the prism satisfies.
- Option A:
- Option B:
n
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 44Physics· Moving Charges and Magnetic Field
The time period of a simple harmonic oscillator is . The measured value of mass (m) of the object is 10 g with an accuracy of 10 mg , and time for 50 oscillations of the spring is found to be 60 s using a watch of 2 s resolution. Percentage error in determination of spring constant(k) is %.
- Option A:
3.43
- Option B:
3.35
- Option C:
7.6
- Option D:
6.76
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 45Physics· Units, Dimensions & Error Analysis
Match List-I with List-II.
List I List II A. Coefficient of viscosity I. B. Surface tension II. C. Pressure III. D. Surface energy IV. Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
- Option A:
A-I, B-II, C-IV, D-III
- Option B:
A-IV,B-III,C-I,D-II
- Option C:
A-I, B-III, C-II, D-IV
- Option D:
A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 46Physics· Electrostatics
Two tuning forks A and B are sounded together giving rise to 8 beats in 2 s . When fork A is loaded with wax, the beat frequency is reduced to 4 beats in 2 s . If the original frequency of tuning fork B is 380 Hz , then the original frequency of tuning fork A is Hz.
Answer: 384Step-by-step solution → - Question 47Physics· Thermodynamics
A thermodynamic system is taken through the cyclic process ABC as shown in the figure. The total work done by the system during the cycle ABC is J.
Answer: 300Step-by-step solution → - Question 48Physics· Alternating Current
An inductor stores 16 J of magnetic field energy and dissipates 32 W of thermal energy due to its resistance when an a.c. current of 2 A (rms) and frequency 50 Hz flows through it. The ratio of inductive reactance to its resistance is . ( )
Answer: 314Step-by-step solution → - Question 49Physics· Wave Optics
A beam of light consisting of wavelengths 650 nm and 550 nm illuminates the Young's double slits with separation of 2 mm such that the interference fringes are formed on a screen, placed at a distance of 1.2 m from the slits. The least distance of a point from the central maximum, where the bright fringes due to both the wavelengths coincide, is .
Answer: 429Step-by-step solution → - Question 50Physics· Rotational Dynamics
A fly wheel having mass 3 kg and radius 5 m is free to rotate about a horizontal axis. A string having negligible mass is wound around the wheel and the loose end of the string is connected to a 3 kg mass. The mass is kept at rest initially and released. Kinetic energy of the wheel when the mass descends by 3 m is J.
Answer: 30Step-by-step solution → - Question 51Chemistry· General Organic Chemistry
Identify the correct statements :
The presence of group in benzene ring
A. activates the ring towards electrophilic substitutions.
B. deactivates the ring towards electrophilic substitutions.
C. activates the ring towards nucleophilic substitutions.
D. deactivates the ring towards nucleophilic substitutions.
- Option A:
B and D Only
- Option B:
C and A Only
- Option C:
A and D Only
- Option D:
B and C Only
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 52Chemistry· Periodicity of Elements and Periodic Properties
Consider the elements and F . The number of valence electrons present in the elements with most and least metallic character from the above list is respectively.
- Option A:
7 and 5
- Option B:
5 and 6
- Option C:
5 and 7
- Option D:
6 and 7
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 53Chemistry· Chemical Equilibrium
Observe the following equilibrium in a 1 L flask.
At , the equilibrium concentrations of A and B are 0.5 M and 0.375 M respectively. 0.1 moles of A is added into the flask and heated to to establish the equilibrium again. The new equilibrium concentrations (in M ) of A and B are respectively.
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 54Chemistry· Thermodynamics & Thermochemistry
The plot of vs gives a straight line. The intercept and slope respectively are (where K is equilibrium constant).
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 55Chemistry· Alcohols, Ethers and Phenols
The reactions which produce alcohol as the product area :
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
- Option A:
A and D Only
- Option B:
A, C and E Only
- Option C:
C and D Only
- Option D:
B, D and E Only
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 56Chemistry· d and f Block Elements
Consider the following statements about manganate and permanganate ions. Identify the correct statements :
A. The geometry of both manganate and permanganate ions is tetrahedral.
B. The oxidation states of Mn in manganate and permanganate are +7 and +6 , respectively.
C. Oxidation of Mn (II) salt by peroxodisulphate gives manganate ion as the final product.
D. Manganate ion is paramagnetic and permanganate ions is diamagnetic.
E. Acidified permanganate ion reduces oxalate, nitrite and iodide ions.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
- Option A:
A, C and D Only
- Option B:
A, B and C Only
- Option C:
A, D and E Only
- Option D:
A and D Only
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 57Chemistry· Structure of Atom
The wavelength of photon A is . The frequency of photon B is . The wave number of photon C is .
The correct order of energy of these photons is:
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 58Chemistry· Chemical Bonding
Match List-I with List-II according to shape.
List-I List-II A. I. B. II. C. III. D. IV. Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
- Option A:
A-II, B-I, C-III, D-IV
- Option B:
A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I
- Option C:
A-II, B-III, C-I, D-IV
- Option D:
A-III, B-II, C-IV, D-I
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 59Chemistry· Carboxylic Acids and Derivatives
The correct order of acidic strength of the major products formed in the given reactions, is :
A.
B.
C.
D.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
- Option A:
C B A D
- Option B:
A D C B
- Option C:
A D B C
- Option D:
C A D B
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 60Chemistry· Practical Organic Chemistry
Total number of alkali insoluble solid sulphonamides obtained by reaction of given amines with Hinsberg's reagent is Aniline, N-Methylaniline, Methanamine, -Dimethylmethanamine,
N-Methyl methanamine, Phenylmethanamine, N-propylaniline, N-phenylaniline, N, N-Dimethylaniline, Allyl amine, Isopropyl amine
- Option A:
4
- Option B:
2
- Option C:
8
- Option D:
5
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 61Chemistry· d and f Block Elements
Consider the following reactions.
Carbon
The oxidation states of Cu in Z and Q , respectively are :
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: BStep-by-step solution → - Question 62Chemistry· Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry (Mole Concept) + Stoichiometry
For the reaction, . If of is added to of which contains by mass and has density , then which of the following option is correct?
(Given molar masses: , , , )
- Option A:
of remains unreacted
- Option B:
of remains unreacted
- Option C:
of reacted
- Option D:
of remains unreacted
Answer: AStep-by-step solution → - Question 63Chemistry· Coordination Compounds
The correct increasing order of spin-only magnetic moment values of the complex ions and is:
- Option A:
A B C D
- Option B:
A B D C
- Option C:
C D B A
- Option D:
C B D A
Answer: DStep-by-step solution → - Question 64Chemistry· Practical Organic Chemistry
A student has been given 0.314 g of an organic compound and asked to estimate Sulphur. During the experiment, the student has obtained 0.4813 g of barium sulphate. The percentage of sulphur present in the compound is 。 (Given Molar mass in )
- Option A:
- Option B:
- Option C:
- Option D:
Answer: CStep-by-step solution → - Question 65Chemistry· Structure of Atom
Two positively charged particles and have been accelerated across the same potential difference of 200 keV as shown below. [Given mass of amu and amu]. The de Broglie wavelength of will be times of . The value of is . (nearest integer)
Answer: 2Step-by-step solution → - Question 66Chemistry· Chemical Kinetics
(first reaction)
(second reaction)
Consider the above two first-order reactions. The rate constant for first reaction at 500 K is double of the same at 300 K . At of the reaction becomes complete in 2 hour. The activation energy of the second reaction is half of that of first reaction. If the rate constant at 500 K of the second reaction becomes double of the rate constant of first reaction at the same temperature; then rate constant for the second reaction at 300 K is hour (nearest integer).
Answer: 5Step-by-step solution → - Question 67Chemistry· Electrochemistry
For strong electrolyte increases slowly with dilution and can be represented by the equation Molar conductivity values of the solutions of strong electrolyte AB at are given below :
0.04 0.09 0.16 0.25 96.1 95.7 95.3 94.9 The value of constant A based on the above data [ in ] unit is .
Answer: 4Step-by-step solution → - Question 68Chemistry· Electrochemistry
A volume of x mL of solution was mixed with 10 mL of solution to make an electrolytic buffer. If the same buffer was used in the following electrochemical cell to record a cell potential of 235.3 mV , then the value of mL (nearest integer). Consider upto one place of decimal for intermediate calculations
Answer: 78Step-by-step solution → - Question 69Chemistry· Coordination Compounds
The number of isoelectronic species among , and is ' n '. If ' n ' moles of AgCl is formed during the reaction of complex with formula with excess of solution, then the number of electrons present in the orbital of the complex is 。
Answer: 6Step-by-step solution →
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