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PART 1 : PHYSICS
SECTION-I
1) A square wire frame of side ℓ carries current i. It is kept inside a uniform magnetic field B
perpendicular to its plane. Two of opposite sides are rigid and other two sides are elastic with
young's modules Y, cross-section area A. What is extension in each of these wires ?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
2) A uniform sphere of radius R has a spherical cavity of radius R/2 (see figure). Mass of the sphere
with cavity is M. The sphere is rolling without sliding on a rough horizontal surface (the line joining
the centre of sphere to the centre of cavity remains in vertical plane). When the centre of cavity is at
lowest position, the centre of the sphere has horizontal velocity v, then what is the velocity of the
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
3) Given graph is vs velocity graph. If the time interval during which velocity changes
4) A neutral particle at rest in a magnetic field decays into two charged particles of different mass.
The energy released goes into their kinetic energy. Then what can be the path of the two particles
? Neglect any interaction between the two charges.
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
5) Two equally charged conducting sphere A and B of 'R' are placed at a separation of 'd' they exert
a force of 'f0' on each other. A neutral conducting sphere of radius '2R' is first brought in contact
with 'A', then it is brought in contact with 'B' and then removed far away from both the spheres.
Then new force between the spheres will be : (given that : d >> R)
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
6) What is the magnetic field at the common centre of the wire circuit (continuous line) as shown in
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
7) Three coherent, equal intensity light rays arrive at a point P on a screen to produce an
interference minimum of zero intensity. If any two of the rays are blocked, the intensity of the light
at P is I1. What is the intensity of the light at P if only one of the rays is blocked?
(A) 0
(B) I1/2
(C) I1
(D) 2I1
8) A block of mass m slides on an inclined plane of sufficient large size with a slope of 5/12 (i.e. the
slope of the hypotenuse of a 5:12:13 triangle). A massless rope, guided by a massless pulley,
connects the block to a second block of mass m/13, which is hanging freely above a lower table. The
two block system is observed to be moving with a constant velocity v0. What is the coefficient of
kinetic friction m between block and plane?
(A) 1/3
(B) 1/4
(C) 1/2
(D) 1/5
9) Assuming Newton's law of cooling to be valid. The temperature of body changes from 60°C to
40°C in 7 minutes. Temperature of surroundings being 10°C, its temperature after next 7 minutes, is
:-
(A) 7°C
(B) 14°C
(C) 21°C
(D) 28°C
10) A vertical U-tube of uniform inner cross section contains mercury in both sides of its arms. A
glycerin (density = 1.3 g/cm3) column of length 10 cm is introduced into one of its arms. Oil of
density 0.8 gm/cm3 is poured into the other arm until the upper surfaces of the oil and glycerin are
in the same horizontal level. Find the length of the oil column, (Density of mercury = 13.6 g/cm3) :-
(A) 10.4 cm
(B) 8.2 cm
(C) 7.2 cm
(D) 9.6 cm
11) A ball is dropped on a floor from a height of 2.0 m. After the collision it rises up to a height of
1.5 m. Assume that 40% of the mechanical energy lost goes as thermal energy into the ball.
Calculate the rise in the temperature of the ball in the collision. Specific heat capacity of the ball is
800 J/kg K.
(A) 1 × 10–3°C
(B) 1.5 × 10–3°C
(C) 2.5 × 10–3°C
(D) 3 × 10–3°C
(A) 0.5 A
(B) 0 A
(C) 1 A
(D) 0.25 A
13) In the given figure, a battery of emf E is connected across a conductor PQ of length 'l' and
different area of cross-sections having radii r1 and r2 (r2 < r1). Choose the
correct option as one moves from P to Q :
14) A point charge (+q) of mass m is released from a distance from the centre of a solid sphere
of radius R and charge Q (uniformly charged in volume). The speed of the point charge when it
reaches a distance R from the surface of the sphere (there is no interaction between sphere and
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
15) A solid spherical body of mass 2 kg projected on a rough horizontal ground having coefficient of
friction ‘0.2’. If the initial velocity of sphere is 14m/s and it have zero angular velocity. Find the net
work by the friction when sphere starts pure rolling :
(A) 56 Joule
(B) 60 Joule
(C) 98 Joule
(D) 48 Joule
16) A prism of refractive index 1.53 is placed in water of refractive index 1.33. If the angle of prism
is 60°, calculate the angle of minimum deviation in water.
(sin 35.1° = 0.575)
(A) 12.2°
(B) 10.2°
(C) 24.2°
(D) 48.2°
17) A fully loaded boeing aircraft has a mass of 5.4 × 105 kg. Its total wing area is 500 m2. It is in
level flight with a speed of 1080 km/h. If the density of air ρ is 1.2 kg m–3 , the fractional increase in
the speed of the air on the upper surface of the wing relative to the lower surface in percentage will
be (g = 10 m/s2)–
(A) 16
(B) 6
(C) 8
(D) 10
18) In a calorimeter, 20 grams of liquid water at 100°C is mixed with 50 grams of steam at 100°C.
The system is allowed to come to equilibrium. Assuming that heat exchanged between the
calorimeter and the surroundings can be ignored, which of the following best describes the net
energy exchange between the steam and the liquid during the process of coming to equilibrium ?
19) Diagram shows a modified YDSE set-up in which a lens is used for creating two coherent source
by cutting the lens from middle & displacing them by 0.1 mm each in the direction perpendicular to
the principle axis of the lens. If the source emits a light of wavelength λ = 500 nm, then the fringe
width of the interference pattern formed on the screen will be :-
(A) 833.33 µm
(B) 203.33 µm
(C) 238 µm
(D) 630.33 µm
20) A block of mass m is kept on smooth horizontal surface and connected with two springs as shown
in figure. Initially springs are in their natural length. Time period of small horizontal oscillation of
the block is :
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
SECTION-II
1) Two discs A and B touch each other as shown in figure. A rope tightly wound on A is pulled down
at 2 m/s2. Find the friction (in N) force between A and B if slipping is absent.
2) A particle is taken to a height K times radius of Earth, above the surface of earth and projected at
an angle of 30° to the vertical. During its subsequent motion, it just grazes the surface of earth with
a velocity times the escape velocity from the surface of earth. Find the value of K. (K < 9).
3) A coil of inductance L = 5H and resistance R = 55Ω is connected in series to the mains alternating
voltage of frequency f = 50 Hz in series. What can be the non-zero capacitance of the capacitor (in
µF) connected in series with the coil if the power dissipated has to remains unchanged? (take π2 =
10)
4) A spherical ball of density ρ and radius 0.003m is dropped into a tube containing a viscous fluid
filled up to the 0 cm mark as shown in the figure. Viscosity of the fluid = 1.260 N.m–2 and its density
ρL= ρ/2 = 1260 kg.m–3. Assume the ball reaches a terminal speed by the 10 cm mark. Find the time
taken by the ball to traverse the distance between the 10 cm and 20 cm mark.(g = acceleration due
5) A metal is heated in a furnace where a sensor is kept above the metal surface to read the power
radiated (P) by the metal. The sensor has a scale that displays log2(P/P0), where P0 is a constant.
When the metal surface is at a temperature of 487 °C, the sensor shows a value 1. Assume that the
emissivity of the metallic surface remains constant. What is the value displayed by the sensor when
the temperature of the metal surface is raised to 2767 °C ?
PART 2 : CHEMISTRY
SECTION-I
(A)
(B)
3) In which of the following reaction the configuration of the chiral carbon is retained in the
product?
(A)
(B)
(C)
4) A salt on treatment with dilute H2SO4 liberates a colourless gas, the gas gives
following observations
(i) White turbidity with Baryta water
(ii) Turns acidified dichromate solution green
(iii) Gives yellowish white turbidity with H2S
The anion in the salt is
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
5) A solid mixture of NaCl and K2Cr2O7 is gently warmed with conc. H2SO4 . Which of the following
observation is incorrect?
(A) Deep red vapour is evolved
(B) Chlorine gas is formed as one of the major product
These deep red vapours on dissolving in NaOH and followed by the mixing of AgNO3
(C)
in solution, a brick red ppt. obtained
(D) Yellow solution obtained on mixing red vapours in NaOH, gives yellow ppt. with Pb(CH3COO)2
7) A hydrogen electrode is immersed in a solution with pH = 0 (HCl). By how much will the
potential (reduction) change if an equivalent amount of NaOH is added to the solution. (Take =
1 atm & T = 298K).
9) Find the freezing point of a solution when 5 mol of KI is mixed with 1 mol of HgCl2 in 3500
gram of H2O.
Kf of H2O is 1.86 .
(KI + HgCl2 → K2Hgl4 + KCl)
(A) –28.7ºC
(B) –41.45ºC
(C) –35.07ºC
(D) –4.78ºC
10) Huckel’s rule: Planar, fully conjugated monocyclic system with (4n + 2) π electrons have a
closed shell of electron, all in bonding orbital’s are exceptionally stable such systems are said to
be aromatic. Choose incorrect one?
11) One mole of an ideal monoatomic gas expands isothermally against constant external pressure
of 1 atm from initial volume of 1L to a state where its final pressure becomes equal to
external pressure. If initial temperature of gas is 300K then total entropy change of system in the
above process is:
[R = 0.082L atm mol-1 K-1 = 8.3 mol-1 K-1]
(A) 0
(B) Rln(24.6)
(C) Rln(2490)
(D) 3/2Rln(24.6)
12) Certain quality of current is passed through 2 voltameters connected in series and
containing XSO4(aq) and Y2SO4(aq) respectively. If the atomic masses of X and Y are in the ratio 2 : 1
the ratio of the masses of Y liberated to that of X is:
(A) 1 : 1
(B) 1 : 2
(C) 2 : 1
(D) 3 : 2
13) Hydrogen:
15) The empirical formula of sheet silicate & the number of oxygens shared per tetrahedral
are respectively,
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
16) Which of the following compounds gives blood red colour in Lassaigne’s test ?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
17) Phenol [C6H5OH] and water are taken in the weight ratio x : y in a stoppered flask and
shaken thoroughly. After system settles down, it is observed that two layers are formed, one of
which contains 70% phenol and the other 10% phenol. If the layers are equal in weight what is x : y ?
(A) 2 : 3
(B) 1 : 2
(C) 3 : 5
(D) 3 : 4
18) A compound has the empirical formula C10H8Fe. A solution of 0.26g of the compound in 11.2 g
of benzene (C6H6 ) boils at 80.26°C. The boiling point of benzene is 80.10°C; the Kb is 2.53°C/molal.
What is the molecular formula of the compound?
(A) C30H24Fe3
(B) C30H24Fe3
(C) C5H4Fe
(D) C20H16Fe2
(A) 38.45
(B) 15.42
(C) 23.75
(D) 22.50
SECTION-II
2) Stearic acid [CH3(CH2)16CO2H] is a fatty acid, the part of fat that stores most of the energy. 1.0 g
of stearic acid was burned in a bomb calorimeter. The bomb had a heat capacity of 652 J/°C. If the
temperature of 500g water (c = 4.18 J/g°C) rose from 25.0 to 39.3°C, how much heat was released
when the stearic acid was burned ? (in kJ) (Nearest integer)
[given Cp = (H2O) = 4.18 J/gºC]
3)
Determine the magnitude of the EMF of the following cell at 298 K if pH = 6.0
Pt | Q, QH2,H+ || KCl (1M) | Hg2Cl2 (s) | Hg(l) | Pt
(Answer must be given in milli volt)
4) Henry’s law constants as defined by the relation KH = PA / XA of oxygen and nitrogen dissolved
in water at 273 K are 2.53 × 109 Pa and 5.47 ×109 Pa, respectively. A sample of water at
a temperature above 273 K was equilibrated with air (18% O2 and 82% N2) at 1 atm. The
dissolved gas was separated from a sample of this water and then dried. Calculate the % of N2 in this
dried sample (1 atm = 1.01 × 105 Pa) (nearest integer)
5) For a saturated solution of AgCl at 25°C, specific conductance is 3.32 × 10–6 ohm–1 cm–1 and that
of water used for preparing the solution was 1.5 × 10–6 ohm–1 cm–1 . If the solubility product of AgCl
is x × 10–12 , then the value of x is….. (nearest integer)
[Given (AgCl) = 138.3 ohm–1 cm2 eqv–1]
PART 3 : MATHEMATICS
SECTION-I
(A) 2097
(B) 2839
(C) 2941
(D) 3055
2) Let f(x) be a twice derivable function such that , then f"(x)+f(x) is equal to
(A) (2x + 1) cosx
(B) (2x + 1) cosx2
(C) (2x + 1) sin x2
(D) (2x + 1) sinx
3) Consider two hyperbola H1 and H2 which are conjugate to each other. Area of quadrilateral
formed by foci of H1 and H2 is 12 square units. Equation of H1 is x2 – 2y2 – . If
S1P1 and S2P2 are respectively lengths of perpendiculars from foci S1 and S2 of H1 upon any tangent to
H1, then
(A)
(B)
4)
C is constant, f (0) = 0, then f (5) =
(A) 5
(B) log 5
(C)
(D) log 6
5)
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(A) 3670
(B) 3780
(C) 3180
(D) 4680
7) ABCD is a square of side length 2 units and the centre of square is at origin. C2 is a circle passing
through vertices A, B, C, D and C1 is the circle touching all the sides of square ABCD. Line L1 is
tangent at A line L2 is tangent at D on circle C2 which intersect at K, where A, B, C and D lie in 2nd,
1st, 4th, 3rd quadrant. Point Q is variable point on C2 let perpendicular drawn from Q to the lines L1
and L2 meet them at E and F respectively. Given that AB, BC, CD and AD are parallel to the
coordinate axes. The maximum area of quadrilateral QEKF is equal to λ and area of ΔBQC (where Q
is such that the area of quadrilateral QEKF is maximum) is μ, then λ – 2μ is
(A) 3
(B) 4
(C) 5
(D) 6
8) Consider the square ABCD (taken in that order) such that A(0, 0), B(a, 0), D(0, a) where a > 0.
The square ABCD surrounds three unit circles S1, S2 and S3 such that S1 touches AB and AD, S2
touches BC and S3 touches CD. Let C1, C2 and C3 be centres of S1, S2 and S3 respectively and each
circle passes through centre of other two [Link] value of 'a' is equal to , where
m,n,r are natural numbers. Then the value of m + n + r is
(A) 18
(B) 36
(C) 22
(D) 20
(A) 306
(B) 154
(C) 307
(D) 308
11) Let The value of is equal to
(A) 0.25
(B) 1.50
(C) 0.75
(D) 1.25
(A) 19
(B) 20
(C) 17
(D) 18
(A) 6
(B) 7
(C) 5
(D) 8
14) If the probability that the random variable X takes the value x is given by P(X = x) = k(x + 1)3–x,
x = 0,1,2,3......, where k is a constant, then P(X ≥ 3) is equal to
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
15) If then
is equal to
(A) 4
(B) 2
(C) 3
(D) 1
16) In ΔABC, a is the arithmetic mean and b, c are two geometric means of two positive distinct
(A)
(B)
(C) 2
(D) 3
(A) 4(e4 + 1)
(B) 2(2e4 + 1)
(C) 4e4
(D) 2(2e4 – 1)
18) A rod of length eight units moves such that its ends A and B always lie on the lines x – y + 2 = 0
and y + 2 = 0, respectively. If the locus of the point P, that divides the rod AB internally in the ratio
2 : 1 is 9(x2 + ay2 + βxy + γx + 28 y) – 76 = 0, then α – β – γ is equal to
(A) 24
(B) 23
(C) 21
(D) 22
(A) 1
(B) 2
(C) 3
(D) 0
20) Let f : (0, ∞)→R be continuous function such that f(x) = 6 (ln x)2 – .
Let Δ be area of triangle formed by tangent at x = to curve y = f(x) + 1 and co-ordinate axes. Then
(A) 3
(B) 4
(C) 6
(D) 9
SECTION-II
3) Three circles C1, C2 and C3 with radii r1, r2 and r1 + r2 respectively are such that C1 and C2 touch
each other externally and C3 internally. Another circle with radius r3 touches all the three circles. If
constants. For m = 97 and n = 33, equals to (where [.] denotes G.I.F and |x| represents
modulus of x)
5) Let y = f(x) (f : R → R) be an explicit function defined by the implicit equation x3 + y3 + 3(x2 +y2) +
3 (x + y) = 14 and g be the inverse function of f.
If [f(x +g(x)). g(x +f(x))] at x = – 1 + is equal , where , then find the value of .
ANSWER KEYS
PART 1 : PHYSICS
SECTION-I
Q. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
A. B A A B C B C C D D C B A B A B D A A C
SECTION-II
Q. 21 22 23 24 25
A. 2 5 1 5 9
PART 2 : CHEMISTRY
SECTION-I
Q. 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45
A. A B A C B D C C D C B A D D C D A D C B
SECTION-II
Q. 46 47 48 49 50
A. 96 39 65 68 173
PART 3 : MATHEMATICS
SECTION-I
Q. 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70
A. B B B D C B C A A C A D C D A D D B B D
SECTION-II
Q. 71 72 73 74 75
A. 5 2 2 8 0
SOLUTIONS
PART 1 : PHYSICS
1)
Explain Question: Find the extension produced in elastic sides of a current-carrying square
frame kept in a magnetic field.
Concept: Magnetic force on a current-carrying conductor and Hooke’s law.
Solution:
=
Final Answer: (B)
2)
Explain Question: Find the velocity of the centre of mass of a rolling sphere with a cavity at a
specific instant.
Concept: Rolling motion using instantaneous centre of rotation.
Solution:
The sphere may be assumed to be in pure rotation about an axis through contact point 'P'.
3)
Explain Question: Find the time interval during which velocity changes from 2 m/s to 4 m/s
using a given graph.
Concept: Relation between acceleration, velocity, and time from graphs.
Solution
Final Answer: (A)
4)
Explain Question: Identify the possible paths of two charged particles formed after decay in
a magnetic field.
Concept: Motion of charged particles in a uniform magnetic field.
Solution:
R=
q1 = –q2
m1v1 = m2v2
⇒ R1 = R2
But m1 ≠ m2 ⇒ ω1 = ≠
⇒ ω is not equal. So collision does not occur at diametrically opposite point. ]
Final Answer: (B)
5)
Explain Question: Find the new electrostatic force after charge redistribution between
conducting spheres.
Concept: Charge sharing using equal potential of conductors.
Solution:
When A and C brought in contact charge will flow upto the instant potential become same
....(i)
QA + QC = Q ....(ii)
,
Similarly when B and C are brought in contact then
New force α Q1 Q2 is
Final Answer: (C)
6)
Explain Question: Calculate the magnetic field at the centre of a given wire configuration.
Concept: Superposition of magnetic fields due to current elements.
Solution:
=
Final Answer: (B)
7)
Explain Question: Find the intensity at a point when one of three coherent light rays is
blocked.
Concept: Interference and phasor addition of waves.
Solution
They must be at phase difference of 2π/3 from one another when two interfere, phasor will be
8)
Explain Question: Determine the coefficient of kinetic friction when the system moves with
constant velocity.
Concept: Newton’s laws with friction and equilibrium condition.
Solution:
....(i)
T + mg sinθ = µmg cosθ ....(ii)
,
Final Answer: (C)
9)
Explain Question: Find the temperature of a body after a given time using cooling data.
Concept: Newton’s law of cooling.
Solution:
=K ⇒ = K (50 – 10) ⇒ K =
10) Explain Question: In this question a U-tube is given filled with mercury & in one column
glycerine is poured & in other column oil is filled & final height in both the column will be
same we have to find final length of oil column.
Concept: Pascal's law
Solution:
P0 + ρglyg(10) = ρ0 + ρoilgh + ρHgg(10–h)
(1.3) (10) = (0.8) (h) + (13.6) (10–h)
h 9.6 cm
Final Answer: (D)
11)
Explain Question: Calculate the rise in temperature of a ball after losing mechanical energy
in collision.
Concept: Conversion of mechanical energy into heat.
Solution:
Loss in mechanical energy = mg(2) – mg(1.5)
= 0.5 mg
Thermal energy = 0.4 × 0.5mg = msΔT
= 2.5 × 10–3°C
Final Answer: (C)
12)
Explain Question :- In the given circuit containing multiple resistors connected with six
voltage sources we are asked to find the current flowing through each resistor.
Concept :-This question is based on Application of kirchhoff's laws and ohm's law to
determine current distribution in a network
Solution :-
13)
Explain Question: Identify which physical quantity changes while moving through a
conductor of varying area.
Concept: Drift velocity, electric field, and current continuity.
Solution:
Resistance of element dR =
dV = idR =
E= =
& Vd =
∴ Vd ∝ E
→ E∝
if r decreases , E will increase ∴ Vd will increase
Final Answer: (A)
14)
Explain Question: Find the speed of a charged particle moving under electrostatic attraction
of a charged sphere.
Concept: Electrostatic potential and energy conservation.
Solution:
Final Answer: (B)
15)
Explain Question: Find the net work done by friction until a sliding sphere starts pure
rolling.
Concept: Angular momentum conservation and work–energy theorem.
Solution:
m(10)R = mvR +
m(14)R =
v = 10
= – 56 J
Final Answer: (A)
16)
Explain Question: Calculate the angle of minimum deviation of a prism placed in water.
Concept: Refraction through a prism using relative refractive index.
Solution:
Here,
17)
Explain Question: Find the percentage increase in air speed above an aircraft wing during
level flight.
Concept: Bernoulli’s principle and lift force.
Solution:
18)
Explain Question: Determine the net energy exchange when steam and water at the same
temperature are mixed.
Concept: Thermal equilibrium and phase equilibrium.
Solution:
Since both are at 100°C No net transfer of heat.
Final Answer: (A)
19)
Explain Question: Find the fringe width in a modified Young’s double slit experiment using a
split lens.
Concept: Interference fringe width formula.
Solution:
Image formed by the lens will be at a distance of 60 cm on the opposite side of the lens.
⇒ v = 60 cm
Magnification = –2
∴ d = 0.6 mm
20)
Explain Question: Find the time period of small oscillations of a block attached to two
springs.
Concept: Simple harmonic motion with effective spring constant.
Solution:
When block is displaced slightly by x
21)
Explain Question: Find the friction force between two discs rolling without slipping.
Concept: Rotational dynamics with rolling constraints.
Solution:
Now for (2) f × 2R = I2α2
I2 =
Now α22R = 2 (a is same)
f2R = 4R2
∴f=2
22)
Explain Question: Find the height parameter when a projectile just grazes the Earth.
Concept: Conservation of angular momentum and mechanical energy.
Solution:
0
mv sin 30°(kRe)= m
conservation of M.E.
solving we get k = 5 or 9.
Final Answer: (5)
23)
Explain Question: Find the non-zero capacitance required to keep AC power unchanged.
Concept: AC circuits and impedance.
Solution
P same ⇒ Z = same
24)
Question Explanation: A spherical ball falls through a viscous liquid and attains terminal
velocity by the 10 cm mark. Find the time it takes to move from the 10 cm to 20 cm mark.
Concept: This question is based on Stokes’ law and the motion of a sphere under terminal
velocity in a viscous medium.
Solution:
25)
Explain Question: Find the sensor reading when the temperature of a radiating surface
increases.
Concept: Stefan–Boltzmann law.
Solution
P ∝ T4
= 4 log24 = 8
R2 = 9
Final Answer: (9)
PART 2 : CHEMISTRY
26) Explain Question: The question is asking the major product of the given reaction.
Concept: Beckmann rearrangement.
Solution:
Beckmann rearrangement
Final Answer: (A)
27) Explain Question: The question is asking which of the following statement (s) is/are
correct about compound (P)
Concept: Disaccharides
Solution:
Compound (P) is Lactose.
It is a reducing sugar and shows mutarotation.
Final Answer: (B)
28) Explain Question: The question is asking In which of the following reaction (s) the
configuration of the chiral carbon is retained in the
product
Concept: SN1 = Racemic mixture
SN2 = Inversion
SNi = Retention
Solution:
(B)
(C) When alcohol reacts with SOCl2 in presence of pyridine inversion takes place.
Final Answer: (A)
29) Explain Question: The question is asking the anion present in the salt.
Concept: + dil. H2SO4 → SO2(g) (colourless gas)
Solution:
Reaction with Barium Hydroxide (Precipitation):
Concept:
Solution:
31) Explain Question: The question is asking to select which square planar complex(es) can
show optical isomerism
Concept: Optical isomerism in square planar complex
Solution:
32) Explain Question: The question is asking by how much will the potential (reduction)
change if an equivalent amount of NaOH is added to the solution
Concept: Hydrogen electrode
Solution:
Ecell = 0 –
pH changes from 0 to 7.
So, [H+] changes from 1 to 10–7
Accordingly Ered. decreases by 0.059 log10–7
i.e. 0.059 × (–7) = – 0.41 volt.
Final Answer: (C)
33) Explain Question: The question is asking the product when bromine water reants with
SO2.
Concept: This is a redox reaction where SO2 is oxidised to and Br2 is reduced to Br–.
Solution:
SO2 + Br2 + 2H2O → 2HBr + H2SO4
Final Answer: (C)
34) Explain Question: The question is asking to find the freezing point of a solution when 5
mol of KI is mixed with 1 mol of HgCl2 in 3500 gram of H2O.
Concept: Depression in freezing point
ΔTf = iKfm
Solution:
4KI + HgCl2 → K2HgI4 + 2KCl
Remained KI = 5 – 4 = 1 mol
1 mol K2HgI4 and 2 mol KCl is formed.
(K2HgI4 → 2K+ )
(KI → K+ + I– )
(KCl → K+ + Cl–)
(ΔTf) |= Kf (i1m1 + i2m2 + i3m3 )
(Tf) = –4.78° C
Final Answer: (D)
35) Explain Question: The question is asking to find the incorrect match.
Concept: Huckel's rule.
Solution:
All- cis –[10] annulene obeys (4n+2) π rule, but it is not aromatic because it is too strained
when planar
Final Answer: (C)
36) Explain Question: The question is asking the total entropy change of system in given
process.
Concept: Isothermal expansion against constant external pressure.
Solution:
PiVi = nRT
Pi = 300R
ΔS = nR ln
R ln = R ln (24.6)
Final Answer: (B)
37) Explain Question: The question is asking that If the atomic masses of X and Y are in the
ratio 2 : 1 the ratio of the masses of Y liberated to that of X is
Concept: Atomic mass and molar mass of elements.
Solution:
X2+ + 2e– → X;Y+ + e– → Y
2 mol e– produce X = 1 mol = 1 × M g
2 mol e– produce Y = 2 mol = 2 M/2=M g
Final Answer: (A)
38) Explain Question: The question is asking to select the correct statement
Concept: Properties of hydrogen.
Solution:
HCl → H has + 1 oxidation state so it resemble IA group property
NaH → H has -1 oxidation state so it resemble VII A group property
H(1s1) due to half filled shell of electron it resemble IV A group property.
Final Answer: (D)
39) Explain Question: The question is asking the correct option regarding products of the
given reactions.
Concept: Redox reaction.
Solution:
40) Explain Question: The question is asking the empirical formula of sheet silicate & the
number of oxygens shared per tetrahedral are respectively
Concept: Structure of sheet silicate
Solution:
Sheet silicates have general formula . Each [SiO4]4– tetrahedron shares three
oxygen atoms with neighboring tetrahedra.
Final Answer: (C)
41) Explain Question: The question is asking to find compound that gives blood red colour in
lassaigne's test.
Concept: Lassaigne's test
Solution:
Compounds containing C,S & N gives blood red colour in Lassaigne’s test
Final Answer: (D)
43) Explain Question: The question is asking to find the molecular formula of the compound
Concept: ΔTb = iKbm
Solution:
Tb = 80.26, ΔTb = 0.16;
0.16 =
That is almost molar mass of C20H16Fe2.
Final Answer: (D)
44) Explain Question: The question is asking to find the weight in grams of the product (P)
formed by completely reacting 21.25 grams of reactant (R)
Concept: Carbylamine reaction.
Solution:
45) Explain Question: The question is asking the total pressure of gases over a mixture of X
and Y
Concept: Equilibrium constant (Kp)
Solution:
⇒ x = 0.1 atm;
∴ y = 0.05 atm
Total pressure of gases = PA + PB + PC
= 3(x + y)
= 0.45 atm.
Final Answer: (B)
46) Explain Question: The question is asking the percentage yield of 2-Bromopropane
Concept: %yield =
Solution:
47) Explain Question: The question is asking how much heat was released when the stearic
acid was burned
Concept: Bomb calorimeter
Solution:
–qreaction = qbomb +qwater
qreacton = (C(bomb) + (mwater × c))ΔT
= (652 + 500 × 4.18) × 14.3
= 39210J or 39.21 kJ
Final Answer: (39)
48) Explain Question: The question is asking to determine the magnitude of the EMF of the
following cell at 298 K if pH = 6.0
Concept: Nernst equation.
Solution:
49) Explain Question: The question is asking to find the % of N2 in this dried sample
Concept: Henry's law.
Solution:
∴
∴ S = 13.159 × 10–6
13.16 × 10–6
Ksp = S2 = (13.16 × 10–6)2 = 173.1856 × 10–12
173 × 10–12
Final Answer: (173)
PART 3 : MATHEMATICS
51) Explain Question : The question asks to find the sum of coefficients ai from the partial
52) Explain Question : Given a function f(x) defined by an integral with a parameter x inside
the sine function, find the value of the differential expression f ''(x) + f(x).
Concept : Leibniz Rule for differentiation under the integral sign, Trigonometric addition
formulas, and Second-order derivatives. Solution :
53) Explain Question : For two conjugate hyperbolas H1 and H2 where the area of the
quadrilateral formed by their foci is 12, determine the inequality governing the sum of
reciprocals of perpendicular lengths from foci to any tangent.
Concept : Conjugate Hyperbolas, Foci properties, Product of perpendiculars from foci to
tangents , and the AM-GM-HM inequality.
Solution :
quadrilateral formed by joining all the focii of H1 and H2 will be square its area
= 2(a2 + b2) = 12
54) Explain Question : Solve the indefinite integral of a complex rational function by
simplifying the numerator and denominator to find f(x), then evaluate f(5). Concept :
Polynomial simplification, Factorization of higher-degree polynomials, and Logarithmic
integration . Solution :
Final Answer : (D)
55) Explain Question : Analyze the properties of a line AnBn where An is on the y-axis and Bn is
on the curve , both at distance 1/n from the origin, to identify the incorrect statement
about intercepts.
Concept : Coordinate Geometry, Distance Formula, Line equations (intercept form), and
Limits/Inequalities of sequences.
Solution :
Let
and
Also an = x-intercept of
since
Also
Final Answer : (C)
56) Explain Question : Calculate the sum of the first twelve terms of an Arithmetico-
Geometric-like series and extract the integer part of the final result.
Concept : Method of Differences for general terms (Tn), Summation of series, Telescoping
sums, and Greatest Integer Function.
Solution :
S=
T = 2, 5, 10, 17...
Diff. of this series is in A.P.
Tn = an2 + bn + c
T1 = 2 = a + b + c ...(1)
5 = 4a + 2b + c ...(2)
10 = 9a + 3b + c ...(3)
by (1), (2) & (3)
a = 1, b = 0, c = 1
s=
= 212 – 1 +
= 212 – 1 +
=
= 3780.92
Integral part is = 3,780
Final Answer : (B)
57) Explain Question : Find the maximum area of a rectangle QEKF formed by tangents to a
circle C2 (circumscribing a square) and perpendiculars from a point Q on that circle. Calculate
λ – 2μ based on this area and a triangle area.
Concept : Circle geometry, tangent equations, coordinate geometry of squares, and
maximization of area for inscribed quadrilaterals.
Solution :
Equation of circle is x2 +y2 = 2
Equation of tangent at A is –x +y =2
equation of tangent at D is –x–y = 2
Form maximum area of the rectangle QEKF, Q is
Area of rectangle
Area of ΔBQC =
Final Answer : (C)
58) Explain Question : A square surrounds three unit circles that touch each other and the
square's sides. Determine the side length a in a specific radical form and find the sum of
natural numbers m + n + r.
Concept : Tangent circles, distance formula between centers, and geometry of squares.
Solution :
Here (1 – (a – 1))2 + (1 – β)2 = 1
(1 – γ)2 + (1 – (a – 1))2 = 1
so, β = γ
so, (1 – γ)2 + (1 – (a – 1))2 = 1
Final Answer : (A)
59) Explain Question : For a continuous function f(x) on [1, 2] defined by an infinite series
involving its own values at , identify the correct statement regarding its differentiability
and values.
Concept : Extreme Value Theorem, continuity properties, and analysis of functional equations
through limits.
Solution :
Since f is continuous in closed interval [1, 2]. By exterme
value where say a, b is minimum and maximum value of f(x).
Hence
By contunuity =f(1)
Similarly f(b) =1
Hence
Final Answer : (A)
60) Explain Question: Find 'L' using standard results and rationalization.
Concept: Standard limits.
Solution:
L=
L= =
note that
hence L =
note that
∴L= as (1 + x) = 1)
hence
Final Answer: (C)
61) Explain Question : Determine the limit of a harmonic-like sum divided by as n goes
to infinity.
Concept : Integral test for series convergence, Sandwich (Squeeze) Theorem, and logarithmic
limits.
Solution :
Let
Thus
By Sandwich Theorem,
Final Answer : (A)
62) Explain Question : Given a set A, find the number of elements l in a specific relation R
and the number of elements m needed to make it reflexive.
Concept : Relations, set theory, and conditions for reflexivity (xRx for all x A).
Solution :
• For l (Elements in R ):
• x = ±3 ⇒ –4.5 ≤ y ≤ 2.5 ⇒ y ∈ {–3} (2 pairs)
• x = ±2 ⇒ –2 ≤ y ≤ 0 ⇒ y ∈ {–2, –1, 0} (6 pairs)
• x = ±1 ⇒ –0.5 ≤ y ≤ 1.5 ⇒ y ∈ {0, 1} (4 pairs) (4 pairs)
• x = 0 ⇒ 0 ≤ y ≤ 2 ⇒ y ∈ {0, 1, 2} (3 pairs)
• l = 2 + 6 + 4 + 3 = 15
• For m (Missing reflexive pairs): Check 0 ≤ x2 + 2x ≤ 4 for x ∈ {–3, –2, –1, 0, 1, 2, 3} :
• Valid for: –3, –2, 0, 1
• Invalid for: –1,2, 3
•m=3
•Total: l + m = 15 + 3 = 18
Final Answer : (D)
63) Explain Question : In a set up to 100, find the maximum length k of a chain of ordered
pairs where the second entry of one pair is the first entry of the next.
Concept : Relation chains, sequences, and range constraints.
Solution :
1. Building the chain backward
A sequence of k elements (a1, a2), (a2 a3), ...., (1k, ak-1) is formed by the rules an = a(an+1)+1.
Let's start with the smallest possible second entry ak + 1 = 1, and work up
Pair k : ak = 2(1) + 1 = 3 ⇒ (3, 1)
Pair k – 1 : ak– 1 = 2(3) + 1 = 7 ⇒ (7, 3)
Pair k – 2 : ak– 2 = 2(5) + 1 = 15 ⇒ (15, 7)
Pair k – 3 : ak– 3 = 2(15) + 1 = 31 ⇒ (31, 15)
Pair k – 4 : ak– 4 = 2(31) + 1 = 63 ⇒ (63, 31)
Pair k – 5 : ak – 5 = 2(63) + 1 = 127 ⇒ Out of range (since 127 > 100)
2. Identifying k
Let's list the valid sequence we just built :
1. (63, 31)
2. (31, 15)
3. (15, 7)
4. (7, 3)
5. (3,1)
Counting these pairs, we have exactly 5 elements in the sequence.
3. Conclusion
If A = {1, 2, ...., 100}, the largest integer k is indeed 5.
Final Answer : (C)
64)
weget
B.
C.
65) Explain Question : Solve an inverse trigonometric equation to find the set S, then
evaluate a summation involving sine and cosine functions for those values of x.
Concept : Inverse Trigonometric Functions (identities and properties), and trigonometric
periodic values.
Solution :
=4
Final Answer : (A)
66) Question Explanation: Using AM-GM properties and triangle identities to evaluate a
trigonometric ratio.
Concept: AM-GM Relations and Properties of Triangles.
Solution:
From AM-GM: x, b, c, y are in G.P. and . Also, .
Thus, and y = cr.
.
Sine Rule: Replace sides with sines .
Identity: .
Substitute into expression:
Substitute :
67) Explain Question : For two piecewise functions f and g, determine constants k1 and k2
such that (g f) is differentiable at x = 0, then evaluate a specific sum of function values.
Concept : Composite functions, continuity, and differentiability of piecewise defined
functions.
Solution :
check continuity at x = 0
gof(0) = g(f(0–)) = g(f(0+))
4 + k2 = 9 – 3k1 = 4 + k2
3k1 + k2 = 5 ...(a)
differentiate
6 – k1 = 4
k1 = 2 ...(b)
∴ k1 = 2, k2 = – 1
68) Explain Question : A rod of length 8 moves with its ends on two specific lines; find the
equation of the locus of a point dividing the rod in ratio 2 : 1 to find α – β – γ.
Concept : Locus problems, Section Formula, and coordinate geometry of lines.
Solution :
α = 3k + 2
2β = 3h – a = 3h – 3k – 2
so AB = 8
69) Explain Question : Identify the number of positive integral values of 'a' that make a given
function non-decreasing for all real x and b.
Concept : Monotonicity (derivatives 0), trigonometric minima, and quadratic inequalities
(discriminant D 0).
Solution :
70) Explain Question : Solve for f(x) from an integral equation, then find the area of a
triangle formed by the tangent to y = f(x) + 1 at x = 1/e and the axes.
Concept : Solving integral equations with constant limits and geometric application of
tangents.
Solution :
Now, α =
=
= 2 ⋅ (13 – 03) – α(1 – 0)
=2–α
⇒α=1
So, f(x) = 6 (ln x)2 – 1
Let y = g(x) = f(x) + 1 = 6 (ln x)2
g'(x) = 6 ⋅ 2 ⋅ (ln x) ⋅ = 12 ⋅
= = 6 ⋅ (–ln e)2 = 6
T : y – 6 = –12e
T : y – 6 = –12ex + 12
y + 12ex = 18
x = 0 ⇒ y = 18
y=0⇒x=
Δ= =
71) Explain Question : Find m + n + k from the general solution of a given first-order
differential equation involving (x + y) terms.
Concept : Differential equations, substitution (v = x + y), and logarithmic integration.
Solution :
⇒ ⇒
⇒ ⇒
⇒
Final Answer : (5)
72) Explain Question : Evaluate the absolute value of the definite integral I involving sin x
and natural logs of trigonometric terms.
Concept : Definite integration, properties of , and trigonometric substitution.
Solution :
73) Explain Question : Given three touching circles and a fourth touching all three, find
if the radii are in Arithmetic Progression.
Concept : Geometry of touching circles, Law of Cosines, and properties of A.P.
Solution :
Now, are in A.P.
74) Explain Question : Determine A + B for a reduction formula I(m, n) of a specific rational
integral evaluated at m = 97 and n = 33.
Concept : Integration by parts, reduction formulas, and algebraic manipulation.
Solution :
75) Explain Question : Find the value of a derivative involving a function and its inverse at a
specific point, given an implicit cubic equation.
Concept : Implicit differentiation, inverse functions, and the Chain Rule.
Solution :
(x + 1)3 + (y + 1)3 = 16
⇒ f(x) = g(x)
(f(x + f(x)))2 at x = –1 + =0
g = =0
Final Answer : (0)