22-02-2026

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PART 1 : PHYSICS

SECTION-I (i)

1) In the diagram shown, all the velocities are given with respect to earth. What is the relative
velocity of the image in mirror (1) with respect to the image in the mirror (2)? The mirror (1) forms
an angle β with the vertical.

(A) 2Vsin2β
(B) 2V sinβ
(C) 2V /sin2β
(D) none

2) The refractive index of space changes with y, whose function is given as

where k and ℓ are positive constant. A light ray is incident at points A

as shown in figure. When the ray reaches to point B, it becomes parallel to xz-plane. Choose the
correct statement.

(A) α is independent of k
(B) α is independent of ℓ
(C) α is independent of both k and ℓ
(D) none of these

3) A rectangular container is accelerated horizontally. Water is filled upto a height of 2m in this

containers having dimensions 5m × 4m × 3m. Find maximum

acceleration that can be given without spilling the water.

(A) 4 m/s2
(B) 3 m/s2
(C) 5 m/s2
(D) 7 m/s2

4) Constant current is flowing in toroid & top-view of toroid section in which loop ABCD is present as

shown in figure. Then choose the correct statement.

(A)
is more for AB than DC

(B)
is less for AB than DC

(C)
is equal for both AB and DC
(D) Can't say anything without knowing about cross section shape of toroid

SECTION-I (ii)

1)

The energy of a particle is given by

Where x is a distance from fixed point. Which of the following has dimension of energy.

(A)

(B) CB2
(C) ABC
(D) C

2) A particle of mass m and charge q, moving with velocity V enters Region II normal to the
boundary as shown in the figure. Region II has a uniform magnetic field B perpendicular to the plane
of the paper. The length of the Region II is ℓ. Choose the correct choice(s)

The particle enters Region III only if its velocity V >

(A)

The particle enters Region III only if its velocity V <

(B)

Path length of the particle in Region II is maximum when velocity V =

(C)

(D) Time spent in Region II is same for any velocity V as long as the particle returns to Region I

3) Two bodies A and B have thermal emissivities of 0.01 and 0.81 respectively. The outer surface
areas of the two bodies are the same. The two bodies radiate energy at the same rate. The
wavelength λB, corresponding to the maximum spectral radiancy in the radiation from B, is shifted
from the wavelength corresponding to the maximum spectral radiancy in the radiation from A by
1.00 μm. If the temperature of A is 5802 K,

(A) the temperature of B is 1934 K

(B) λB =1.5 μm
(C) the temperature of B is 11604 K
(D) the temperature of B is 2901 K

4) Two spherical planets have the same mass but densities in the ratio 1: 8. For these planets, the :-

(A) Acceleration due to gravity will be in the ratio 4 : 1.

(B) Acceleration due to gravity will be in the ratio 1 : 4.
(C) Escape velocities from their surfaces will be in the ratio .
(D) Escape velocities from their surfaces will be in the ratio .

5) A thin uniform rigid rod of length ℓ is hinged at one end so that it can move in a vertical plane by
rotating about a horizontal axis through upper end. The lower end is given a sharp blow and made
to acquire a linear velocity vo. Find the maximum height to which the lower end can rise.

(A) 0
for v <

(B) 0
for v ≥

(C) 2ℓ for v0 ≥

(D) 2ℓ for v0 <

6) In the circuit shown, initially there is no charge on capacitors and keys S1 and S2 are open. The
values of the capacitors are C1 = 10 μF, C2 = 30 μF and C3 = C4 = 80 μF.

Which of the statement(s) is/are correct ?

The keys S1 is kept closed for long time such that capacitors are fully charged. Now key S2 is
(A) closed, at this time, the instantaneous current across 30 Ω resistor (between points P and Q)
will be 0.2 A (round off to 1st decimal place).
If key S1 is kept closed for long time such that capacitors are fully charged, the voltage
(B)
difference between points P and Q will be 10 V.
(C) At time t = 0, the key S1 is closed, the instantaneous current in the closed circuit will be 25 mA.
If key S1 is kept closed for long time such that capacitors are fully charged, the voltage across
(D)
the capacitors C1 will be 4V.

7) A long straight wire carries a current, I = 2 ampere. A semi-circular conducting rod is placed
beside it on two conducting parallel rails of negligible resistance. Both the rails are parallel to the
wire. The wire, the rod and the rails lie in the same horizontal plane, as shown in the figure. Two
ends of the semi-circular rod are at distances 1cm and 4 cm from the wire. At time t = 0, the rod
starts moving on the rails with a speed v = 3.0 m/s (see the figure).
A resistor R = 1.4 Ω and a capacitor C0 = 5.0 µF are connected in series between the rails. At time t
= 0, C0 is uncharged. Which of the following statement(s) is(are) correct ?

[0 = 4π × 10-7 SI units. Take ln2 = 0.7]

(A) Maximum current through R is 1.2 × 10-6 ampere

(B) Maximum current through R is 3.8 × 10-6 ampere
-12
(C) Maximum charge on capacitor C0 is 8.4 × 10 coulomb
-12
(D) Maximum charge on capacitor C0 is 2.4 × 10 coulomb

8) A cuboid has sides of 10.4 cm, 3.8 cm and 1.02 cm. Choose the correct statement(s) about the
area of the faces and its volume with due regard to significant digits.

(A) The largest face area is 39.52 cm2.

(B) The smallest face area is 3.9 cm2.
(C) The volume of the cuboid is 4.0 × 101 cm3.
(D) The perimeter of the smallest face is 9.64 cm.

SECTION-II

1) The main scale of screw gauge is divided into 0.5 mm and its least count is to be 0.005 cm. The
number of circular scale divisions is :-

2) In the given figure, a string of linear mass density 2 gm/cm and length L = 2m is stretched by a
force F = kt where k is constant and t is in sec. If at time t = 0, a pulse is generaged at the end A of
the string and it will reach to end B in 1 sec. Find the value of k in S.I. unit.
3) An escalator is used to move 5 people (60 kg each) per minute from the first floor of a department
store to the second floor, 20 m above. Neglecting friction calculate the power (in kW) required.

4) If , and magnitude of component of along is . Then x will be.

5)

The displacement x of a particle at a time t is given by x = 5 sin 2t where x is in meter and t is in

second. A simple pendulum has the same period as the particle when the length (in m) of the
pendulum is

(Take : g = 10m/s2)

6)

The circuit has two oppositely connected ideal diodes in parallel. What is the current (in A) flowing
through the Battery ?

PART 2 : CHEMISTRY

SECTION-I (i)

1)
The major product 'C' is

(A)
(B)

(C)

(D)

2)
Find the cross-aldol product D.

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

3) Which of the following relation is correct regarding one mole of an ideal gas for adiabatic
reversible process ?
(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

4) Which of the following order in incorrect ?

(A) F2 < Cl2 < Br2 < l2 [Bond length]

(B) F2 > Cl2 > Br2 > l2 [Oxidizing power]
(C) F2 > Cl2 >Br2 > l2 [Bond dissociation energy]
(D) F2 < Cl2 < Br2 < I2 [Boiling point]

SECTION-I (ii)

1) Considering the reaction sequence given below, the correct statement(s) is(are)

(A) P can be reduced to a primary alcohol using NaBH4.

(B) Treating P with conc. NH4OH solution followed by acidification gives Q.
(C) Treating Q with a solution of NaNO2 in aq. HCl liberates N2.
(D) P is more acidic than CH3CH2COOH.

2) Select the incorrect reaction among following :

(A)

(B)

(C)
(D)

3H–COOH + HCHO

3) Reaction of iso-propyl benzene with O2 followed by the treatment with H3O+ forms phenol and a
by-product P. Reaction of P with 3 equivalents of Cl2 gives compound Q. Treatment of Q with
Ca(OH)2 produces compound R and calcium salt S
The correct statement(s) regarding P, Q, R and S is(are)

Reaction of P with R in the presence of KOH followed by acidification gives

(A)

(B) Reaction of R with O2 in the presence of light gives phosgene gas

(C) Q reacts with aqueous NaOH to produce Cl3CCH2OH and Cl3CCOONa
(D) S on heating gives P

4) Froth floatation:

(A) is a physical method of separating mineral from the gangue

is a method to concentrate the ore depending on the difference in wettability of gangue and the
(B)
ore
(C) is used for the sulphide ores
(D) is a method in which impurities sink to the bottom

5) Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?

(A) The coordination number of each type of ions in CsCl crystal is 8.

(B) A metal that crystallizes in BCC structure has a coordination number of 12.
(C) A unit cell of an ionic crystal shares some of its ions with other unit cells.
The length of the unit cell in NaCl is 552 pm.
(D)

6) Select the correct statements about Ag+/Ag electrode.

(A)

(B) Addition of CN– in Ag+ / Ag electrode shows a decrease in the value of

(C) Addition of CN– in Ag+ / Ag electrode shows a increase in the value of

Addition of CN– in Ag+ / Ag electrode shows a decrease in and an increase in

(D)
.

7) Reagent(s) which can be used to bring about the following transformation is(are)
(A) LiAlH4 in (C2H5)2O
(B) BH3 in THF
(C) NaBH4 in C2H5OH
(D) Raney Ni / H2 in THF

8) Four solutions of various electrolytes are given along with their percent ionization:
(I) 0.1 M NaCl(aq.) (90 % ionized)
(II) 0.5 M CaCl2 (aq.) (80 % ionized)
(III) 0.04 M K3[Fe(CN)6](aq.) (60 % ionized)
(IV) 0.03 M FeCl3 (aq.) (70 % ionized)
Identify correct statement(s) assuming all solutions to be dilute:

(A) Solution (IV) has maximum vapour pressure.

(B) Solution (I) has minimum vapour pressure.
(C) Solution (III) has lowest freezing point.
(D) Solution (I) has highest boiling point.

SECTION-II

1) Total sum of chiral carbons in amino acids Glycine, Alanine, arginine and Lysine is-

2) One mole of nitrogen gas at 0.8 atm takes 38 seconds on diffuse through a pinhole, whereas one
mole of a compound of xenon with fluorine at 1.6 atm takes 57 seconds to diffuse through the same
hole. Calculate molecular weight of the compound.

3)

Ksp of PbBr2 (Molar mass = 368) is 3.2 × 10–5. If the salt is 80% dissociated in solution and the
solubility of salt in g per litre is
S × 10–3 then calculate value of solubility.

4) How much water in litre should be added to 5 liter of aq.

HNO3 solution of pH = 2 to make its pOH = 10.
5) If stopcocks A and B are removed then the
number of moles remained in flask (1) is y and flask (2) is z.
(Assuming volume of connecting tubes is negligible). Consider temperature in each flask is
maintained at the initial values as per the above diagram throughout the process.
Value of (x + y) is :

6) Calculate ΔG (in bar-L) when a definite mass of a monoatomic ideal gas at 1 bar & 27ºC is
expanded adiabatically against vacuum from 10 L to 20 L (ln2 = 0.7)

PART 3 : MATHEMATICS

SECTION-I (i)

1) If α > β > 0 are the roots of the equation ax2 + bx + 1 = 0 and

then k is equal to

(A) 2β
(B) 2α
(C) α
(D) β

2) If f(x) is a decreasing function, then the set of values of 'k', for which the major axis of the ellipse

is the X-axis, is

(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)

3) The domain and range of the function where [x] represents greatest integer less
than or equal to x and { x} = x – [x] is

(A) Domain is R, Range is Z

(B) Domain is R – Z, Range is Z
(C) Domain is R – Z, Range is N
(D) Domain is R – Z, Range is { 2, 3, 4, 5, ...}

4) Let Let R be a relation on A defined by xRY if and only if .

Let be the number of elements in R and m be the minimum number of elements required to be
added in R make it reflexive relation then is equal to

(A) 19
(B) 20
(C) 17
(D) 18

SECTION-I (ii)

1) If a, b, c, d are the roots of x4 – x3 – x2 – 1 = 0 and p(x) = x6 – x5 – x3 – x2 – x then which of the

following is/are true

(A) p(a) + p(b) + p(c) + p(d) = 6

(B) p(a) + p(b) + p(c) + p(d) = 1

(C)

(D)

2) If and then

(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)

3) Let satisfies differential equation xf '(x) + (x tan x + 1)f(x) = sec x & ,

then choose correct option(s)

(A)

(B) ƒ(x) = 1 has a solution

(C)
Area bounded by g(x) = xƒ(x), x-axis from to x = is
(D) g(x) = xƒ(x) is a bounded function

4) Let A be an invertible square matrix of order n. Defione

 . ,
Where k is a positive integer.
Then Q can be expressed in terms of det(A) and powers of A as

(A)

(B)

(C)
(D) None

5) Consider ellipse and parabola y2 = 2x. They intersect at points P and Q in the first and
fourth quadrants respectively. Tangents to the ellipse at P and Q intersect the x-axis at R and
tangents to the parabola at P and Q intersect the x-axis at S. Latus rectum of parabola is L1L2 and
latus rectum of ellipse is L3L4 where L1 and L3 lie in the first quadrant. Lines L1L4 and L2L3 interrect
at point M(k,0). Which of the following options is/are true ?

(A) Area of quadrilateral PRQS is sq. units

(B)

(C)
Area of quadrilateral L1L2L4L3 is sq. units
Equation of circle touching parabola at L1 and passing through its vertex is 2x2 + 2y2 – 7x + y =
(D)
0

6) For the equation which of the following holds good ?

(A) The number of solutions of the equation in is 4

(B) The number of solutions of the equation in is 3

(C)
If is the smallest positive root of the equation then

(D)
If is the smallest positive root of the equation then

7) Let and If lies between

the roots of the equation then

(A) Least integral value of is 6.

(B)

(C) Least integral value of is 5

(D)
8) Let P (x) be a polynomial of least degree with leading coefficient 1 and rational coefficients, such

that

(A)
The value of is equal to 99

(B)
is equal to

(C)
is equal to

(D)
is equal to in

SECTION-II

1) and where [.] denotes

greatest integer function is

2) Circle A, B and C are externally tangent to each other and internally tangent to circle D. Circle B
and C all congruent circle A has radius 1 and passes through the centre of D. If the radius of circle B

is

3)

Let x1, x2, x3, ......., x2014 be real numbers different from 1, such that

x1 + x2 + x3 +....... x2014 = 1 and

What is the value of

4)
Find the sum of all positive integers N such that is also a positive
integer.

5)

What is the largest positive integer such that holds

for all positive real numbers a, b, c.

6) Let . Then

must be xm, where 'm' is a 4 digit number. Then the

greatest digit used in 'm' will be
 ANSWER KEYS

PART 1 : PHYSICS

SECTION-I (i)

Q. 1 2 3 4
A. B A A C

SECTION-I (ii)

Q. 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
A. A,B A,C,D A,B B,D A,C C,D A,C B,C

SECTION-II

Q. 13 14 15 16 17 18
A. 10.00 1.80 1.00 0.00 2.50 2.00

PART 2 : CHEMISTRY

SECTION-I (i)

Q. 19 20 21 22
A. B B C C

SECTION-I (ii)

Q. 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
A. B,C,D B,C A,B,D A,B,C,D A,C,D A,B,C C,D A,B,D

SECTION-II

Q. 31 32 33 34 35 36
A. 3.00 252.00 9175.00 495.00 4.33 to 4.34 -7.00

PART 3 : MATHEMATICS

SECTION-I (i)

Q. 37 38 39 40
A. B B C D

SECTION-I (ii)

Q. 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48
A. A,C A,C A,C,D A,B B,C,D A,C,D A,B A,B,C
 SECTION-II

Q. 49 50 51 52 53 54
A. 5.00 17.00 0.00 5.00 14.00 4.00
 SOLUTIONS

PART 1 : PHYSICS

1) Explain Question: The mirror given

Concept: Velocity of image in plane mirror
Solution:

Final Answer: (B)

2) Question Explanation: A ray passes through different mediums, such that it finally
becomes parallel to y-z plane.

Concept: This question is based on Snell's law.

Solution: We can directly apply Snell's law between initial and final medium

α is independent of k but depends on .

Final answer: The correct option is (1).

3) Explain Question: Accelerated container

Concept:
Solution:
y=2

a = 4m/s2
Final Answer: (A)

4) Explain Question: A toroid is given

Concept: Ampere's law
Solution:

is equal for both AB & DC

Final Answer: (C)

5) Explanation: We are given a equation of energy of a particle. where x is distance choose

the option(s) for the dimension of energy.
Concept: dimensional analysis
Solution: From the homogenity

[E] = = [Cx2] ..... (1)

∵ [x+B] = [x] = [B] and [e–Fx] = 1

(1) = [E] from ..... (1)

(2) [CB ] = [Cx2] = [E] from (1)
2

(3) [ABC] = [E] [B] [ ] [B]

(4) [C] =

Final Answer: option (1), (2)

6)

Explain Question: Change particle in magnetic field

Concept:
Solution: Conceptual

Final Answer: (A,C,D)

7)

Question Explanation: The question asks to find the temperature of B when both bodies
radiate equally.
Concept: Stefan–Boltzmann law & Wien's displacement law.
Solution: eA = 0.01, eB = 0.81
Area = same for both
 = same for both
σeAATA = σeBATB4
4

⇒
also
λBTB = λATA
λB × 1934 = (λA – 1)5802
λB = 3λB – 3
2λB = 3
⇒ λB = 1.5 µm
Final answer: The Correct options are (1) & (2)

8) Question Explanation:
Relationship between planet density and gravity.
Concept:
Acceleration due to gravity (g).
Solution:
Since both planets have the same mass, their acceleration due to gravity depends solely on
their radii. Density is inversely proportional to the volume (and thus the cube of the radius); a
higher density implies a smaller radius and stronger surface gravity.
Calculation:
The correct option is (4) escape velocities from their surfaces will be in the ratio 1:√2
Given:
ρ1:ρ2 =1:8 and m1 = m2

We know that, ρ =
⇒ρ1V1 = ρ2V2

As we know that the acceleration due to gravity, g =

Now escape velocity,

Final Answer:
Option (2) and (4)

9)

Explain Question: A rod is given velocity V at lower end

Concept: Work energy theorem
Solution: Work energy theorem
Final Answer: (A,C)

10)

Explain Question: A circuit is given

Concept: KCL, KVL
Solution: KCL, KVL
Final Answer: (C,D)

11) Question Explanation : A semi-circular rod moves parallel to a current-carrying wire. We

need to find the maximum current and maximum charge in the RC circuit connected to it.

Concept: Motional EMF and RC Circuit Analysis.

Solution : Emf induced across the semi-circular conducting rod.

Since the semi-circular conducting rod is moving with a constant v = 3 m/s, then

Maximum charge on the capacitor C0 is

.
Final Answer Option (1) and (3)

12) Question Explanation:

Identify the correct statements about the area and volume of a cuboid with correct significant
figures.

Concept:
Significant figures in arithmetic

Solution:
Larget face = 10.4 × 3.8 = 39.52
ans will have 2 sig figure
Hence ≈ 40 is correct
→ Smallest face = 3.8 × 1.02 = 3.876
ans will have 2 sig figure
Hence ≈ 3.9 cm2
→ Volume =10.4 × 3.8 × 1.02 40 = 4.0 × 101 cm3
The smallest face area is 3.9 cm2 and the volume of the cuboid is 4.0×101cm3.

Final Answer: The correct option is (2) and (3).

13) Explanation Question: We have to find the number of screw gauge divisions
Concept: This question is based on screw gauge
Solution:

List count L.C. =

0.005 cm = 0.05 mm =

n= = = 10
n = 10

Final Answer : 10

14) Explain Question: A pulse travel through string

Concept:
Solution:

Velocity of wave

On integration

Final Answer: (1.80)

15) Explain Question: Escalator carries 5 people per minute

Concept: P = Work/time
Solution:
 Final Answer: (1.00)

16) Explain Question: Two vectors are given

Concept:
Solution:

Final Answer: (0.00)

17) Explain Question: Time period of particle & pendulum is same

Concept: T = = 2π
Solution:

T= = 2π

⇒ = 2π

ℓ = = 2.5 m
Final Answer: (2.50)

18) Question Explanation: Calculate current flowing through the battery in a circuit with
two oppositely connected ideal diodes.
Concept: Ideal diode forward and reverse bias.

Solution:
Diode D1 will be reverse bias so no current in D1
D2 is FB so

PART 2 : CHEMISTRY

19) Explain Question: Identify final product 'C'

Concept: Friedal craft acylation and clemmenson reduction.
Solution:
 Final Answer: (B)

20) Explain Question: Identify the cross - aldol product D

Concept: Aldol condensation.
Solution:

Final Answer: (B)

21) Explain Question: Identify the correct relation regarding one mole of an ideal gas for
adiabatic reversible process

Concept:
Solution:
For adiabatic process

or
Final Answer: (C)

22) Explain Question: Identify the correct order

Concept: Bond length, oxidising power, BDE and Boiling point of halogens.
Solution:
(A) F2 < Cl2 < Br2 < l2 [Bond length]

(B) F2 > Cl2 > Br2 > l2 [Oxidizing power]

(C) Correct order for bond dissociation energy is

Cl2 > Br2 > F2 > l2
kJ/mol (242) (193) (159) (151)

(D) F2 < Cl2 < Br2 < I2 [Boiling point]

Final Answer: (C)

23) Explain Question: Identify the product P and Q and select the correct statement about
them.
Concept: HVZ, Gabriel pthalimide synthesis.
Solution:

Final Answer: (BCD)

24) Explain Question: Identify the incorrect reaction

Concept: Ozonolysis, oxidation,
Solution:
 3HCOOH + HCHO
Final Answer: (BC)

25) Explain Question: Identify the correct statement(s) regarding P, Q, R and S is(are)
Concept: Oxidation, decarboxylation
Solution:
Final Answer: (ABD)

26) Explain Question: Correct statement about froth floatation.

Concept: Froth floatation.
Solution:
It is a physical method of concentration of sulphide ore in which ore is wetted by pine oil
(Frother agent) and impurities are wetted by water.
Final Answer: (ABCD)

27) Explain Question: Identify the correct statement

Concept: Characterstics of BCC, FCC
Solution:
In CsCl,Cl– occupy corner of unit cell and Cs+ occupy body centre of unit cell. coordination
number is 8 : 8.
A metal that crystallizes in BCC structure has a coordination number of 8.

In NaCl rNa + rcl =

+ –

Final Answer: (ACD)

28) Explain Question: Identify correct statement about Ag+/Ag electrode

Concept: Electrode potential and nernst equation
Solution:

On addition of CN– in Ag+ solution, AgCN forms and Ag+ ion Concentration decreases hence
EAg /Ag decreases and EAg/Ag increases.
+ +

Final Answer: (ABC)

29) Explain Question: Identify which reagent can be used to bring about the following
transformation is(are)
Concept: Reduction by moderate reducing agent
Solution:
for the given conversion NaBH4 in C2H5OH and Raney NI/H2O in THF are more suitable.
Because LiAlH4 will react with ester and acid also BH3 in THF will also react with acid.
Final Answer: (CD)

30) Explain Question: Identify correct statement(s) regarding the given electrolytic solution
assuming all solutions to be dilute:
Concept: Colligative property = i × concentration (abnormal colligative property)
Solution:
(I) i = 1+ (n – 1) α = 1 + (2 – 1) × 0.9 = 1.9
(II) i = 1 + (3 – 1) × 0.8 = 2.6
(III) i = 1 + (4 – 1) × 0.6 = 2.8
(IV) i = 1 + (4 –1) × 0.7 = 3.1
Colligative property = i × concentration
(I) i × concentration = 0.1 × 1.9 = 0.19
(II) i × concentration = 0.5 × 2.6 = 0.13
(III) i × concentration = 0.04 × 2.8 = 0.112
(IV) i × concentration = 0.03 × 3.1 = 0.093
Final Answer: (ABD)

31) Explain Question: Calculate sum of chiral carbons in amino acids Glycine, Alanine,
arginine and Lysine
Concept: Amino Acids
Solution:
​Amino acid Number of chiral carbons
Glycine 0
Alanine 1
Arginine 1
lysine 1
Total 3
Final Answer: (3.00)

32) Explain Question: Calculate the molecular weight of compound of Xenon and fluorine

Concept:
Solution:

or

or
∴ M = 252
Final Answer: (252.00)

33) Explain Question: Calculate the solubility of PbBr2

Concept: Solubility and solubility product.
Solution:
Let solubility of PbBr2 is S mol litre–1
Since, PbBr2 ionises to 80% only.

Now

or
S = 0.025 mol litre–1
= 0.025 × 367 g litre–1
= 9.175 g litre–1
= 9175 × 10–3 g litre–1
Final Answer: (9175.00)

34)

Explain Question :
Question is asking about volume of water added to change pH.

Concept :
This question is based on dilution of acid.

Solution :
Concept of dilution.
N1 V1 = N2 V2

10–2 × 5 = 10–4 × V2
V2 = 500 Liter
water added = V2 – V1
= 500 – 5
= 495 liter

Final answer : 495

35) Explain Question: Calculate the final the number of moles remained in flask (1) is y and
flask (2) is z
Concept: Ideal gas equation
Solution:
Before stop cocks are opened
Comparing flask (1) and (3)

R=
So x = 1 mol
Now after opening stop cock (A) and (B)
nT = n1 + n2 + n3

5= (as V1 = V2 = 4V3 and 4T1 = T2 = 4T3)

 5=

The ratio of moles in three chamber after opening stop cocks A and B = 1 :

Which means y = ×4&z=

thus y + z = × 4 + = 4.16
Final Answer: (4.33-4.34)

36) Question Explanation: Calculate ΔG for the adiabatic expansion of an ideal monoatomic
gas against vacuum.

Concept: Free expansion: ΔU = 0 ⟹ ΔT = 0, ΔG = –nRT ln ​ .

ΔG = ΔH - TΔS
Solution:

ΔG = n RT ln = P1V1 ln

= 1 × 10 ln
= – 10 × ln 2 = – 10 × 0.7
= –7 bar L
Final Answer: (–7.00)

PART 3 : MATHEMATICS

37) Explain Question : Given a quadratic equation with roots α and β, find the value of a
constant k by evaluating a specific limit involving trigonometric functions as x approaches .
Concept : Roots of quadratic equations, transformation of equations, and limits involving

trigonometric identities like .

Solution :
Final Answer : (B)

38) Explain Question : Find the set of values for k such that the major axis of a given ellipse
lies on the X-axis, given that f(x) is a decreasing function.
Concept : Properties of ellipses (major vs. minor axis), properties of decreasing functions, and
solving quadratic inequalities.
Solution :
is a decreasing function and for major axis to be X-axis.

or
or
or
Final Answer : (B)

39) Explain Question : Determine the domain (possible x values) and range (possible output
values) for a function involving the reciprocal of the sine of the fractional part of x, nested in a
greatest integer function.
Concept : Domain and Range, Greatest Integer Function [x], Fractional Part Function {x},
and Trigonometric inequalities.
Solution :
Domain

Range

Final Answer : (C)

40) Explain Question : Calculate the sum l + m, where l is the number of elements in a
specific relation R on set A, and m is the number of elements needed to make R reflexive.
Concept : Set Theory, Relations (Reflexive property), and counting integer pairs satisfying an
inequality.
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 + m = 15 + 3 = 18
Final Answer : (D)

41) Explain Question : For a given 4th-degree polynomial with roots a, b, c, d, identify true
statements regarding the sum of a higher-degree polynomial p(x) evaluated at these roots and
a product involving those roots.
Concept : Theory of Equations, Vieta's formulas, Polynomial Division (Remainder Theorem),
and symmetric sums of roots.
Solution :

x4 – x3 – x2 – 1 = 0
Σa = 1
Σab = –1
Σabcd = –1
⇒ Σa2 = 3
p(x) = x6 – x5 – x3 – x2 – x
p(x) = (x4 – x3 – x2 – 1)(x2 + 1) + x2 – x + 1
p(a) = a2 – a + 1
p(a) + p(b) + p(c) + p(d) = Σa2 – Σa + 4
=3–1+4=6
x4 – x3 – x2 – 1 = (x – a)(x – b)(x – c)(x – d)
put x = –1
0 = (1 + a)(1 + b)(1 + c)(1 + d)
Final Answer : (A,C)

42) Explain Question : Compare the values of two complex definite integrals, I1 and I2, and
determine the relationship between them or their sum/product.
Concept : Definite Integration, Integration by Parts, and properties of trigonometric integrals.
Solution :

– 100
Final Answer : (A,C)

43) Explain Question : Solve a first-order linear differential equation to find f(x), then verify
options regarding specific values, existence of solutions, bounded properties, and area under
the curve.
Concept : Linear Differential Equations (Integrating Factor), Definite Integrals (Area), and
Range/Function analysis.
Solution :

⇒ yx secx = tanx + c

(A)
ƒ(x) = 1 ⇒ sinx – cosx = x

⇒ No solution

Range of xƒ(x) is finite.

Final Answer : (A,C,D)

44) Explain Question : Express a complex matrix expression Q, involving repeated adjugates
and products of adjugates of inverse matrices, in terms of |A| and powers of A.
Concept : Matrix Algebra, Adjugate properties (adj(adj(A))), Determinants, and Matrix
Exponents.
Solution :
Use the identity
adj(Am) = (det A)m –1A–m + 1, m ∈ Z,
Evaluate the repeated adjugate block
adj(adj(....adj(A)....))(n–2) = .
Raise to k :
.
Multiply the product part

.
Simplify powers :

Final expression :

⇒ (a) is correct (direct formular)

⇒ (b) is just expanded version (since (n – 2)2 –1 = n2 – 4n + 3).
So (c) both (a) and (b) are equivalent.
Final Answer : (A,B)

45) Explain Question : Analyze the intersection of an ellipse and a parabola to find
coordinates, areas of quadrilaterals formed by tangents, intersection of latus recta, and
properties of an associated circle.
Concept : Conic Sections (Ellipse and Parabola), Tangents, Latus Rectum, Area of
Quadrilaterals, and Circle equations.
Solution :

Solving and y2 = 2x, we get

Tangent to parabola at P is

Tangent to ellipse at P is
Area of quad PRQS =

Equation of L1L4 is

Tangent to y2 = 2x at L1 is
Equation of circle touching parabola at L1 is

It passes through (0,0)

⇒ (2x – 1)2 + 4(y – 1)2 + 5 (2y – 2x – 1) = 0
⇒ 2x2 + 2y2 – 7x + y = 0
Final Answer : (B,C,D)

46) Explain Question : Solve a trigonometric equation to find the number of solutions in [0,
2π] and evaluate expressions involving the smallest positive root α.
Concept : Trigonometric Equations, General Solutions, Double/Half-angle identities, and
substitution.
Solution :
When, n is even,

Solution

When, n is odd,

Solution
Final Answer : (A,C,D)

47) Explain Question : Simplify a trigonometric expression for \lambda and find the range of
values for α such that \lambda lies between the roots of a given quadratic function.
Concept : Trigonometric Identities (tan/cot relations), Quadratic Equations, and Location of
Roots.
Solution :
Let

Final Answer : (A,B)

48) Explain Question : Identify a polynomial P(x) based on an infinite nested radical root and
evaluate various expressions involving sums, limits, and integrals.
Concept : Polynomials with rational coefficients, Infinite Nested Radicals, Summation of
series, and Definite Integrals.
Solution :
Step 1: Find P(x)

Let . Squaring both sides gives , or .

Since P(x) is the polynomial of least degree with leading coefficient 1 and rational coefficients
having k as a root, we have:
P(x) = x2 - x - 5
Step 2: Evaluate the Options

Option 1: Evaluate
P(r) + 5 = (r2 – r – 5) + 5 = r(r – 1).

The sum is .
 . (Correct)

Option 2: Evaluate
P(r) + 3 = r2 – r – 2 = (r – 2)(r + 1).

Partial fractions: .

The sum telescopes: .

As , only the first three terms of the first part remain: .

(Correct)

Option 3: Evaluate
P(x) + x + 6 = (x2 - x - 5) + x + 6 = x2 + 1.

. (Correct)

Option 4: Evaluate
P(x) + x + 4 = x2 – 1.

.
The option states , which is . (Incorrect)
Final Answer : (A,B,C)

49)

Explain Question : Evaluate the sum of four integrals Ik and find the greatest integer of the
total sum.
Concept : Definite Integrals, Even/Odd functions, and logarithmic integration.
Solution :

Because remaining all are odd functions

Final Answer : (5.00)

50) Explain Question : Find the radius of circle B (given as a/b) where circles A, B, C are
tangent to each other and circle D, and sum a + b.
Concept : Geometry of Tangent Circles and Pythagorean Theorem in coordinate/geometric
frames.
Solution :
In DMAN

(2 – r)2 = x2 + r2
4 + r2 – 4r = x2 + r2
4(1 – r) = x2
⇒ 4 – 4r = x2
In ΔCAN
(1 + x)2 + r2 = (1 + r)2
1 + x2 + 2x + r2 = 1 + r2 = 2r
x2 + 2x = 2r
x2 = 2r – 2x

⇒
⇒ 2x2 = 4 – x2 – 4x
3x2 + 4x – 4 = 0
3x2 + 6x – 2x – 4 = 0
3x(x + 2) – 2(x + 2) = 0

⇒ , x = –2.

⇒
m + n = 8 + 9 = 17
Final Answer : (17.00)

51) Explain Question : Given two specific summations of real numbers xi, calculate the value
of a third summation involving squared terms.
Concept : Algebraic Manipulations and Sigma (Σ) notation properties.
Solution :
Final Answer : (0)

52) Explain Question : Find the sum of all positive integers N such that a given expression
involving cube roots of terms containing results in a positive integer.
3
Concept : Algebra of Cube Roots, (x + y) expansion, and Integer properties.
Solution :

Let and .
We have s = x + y and
Since .
We have Additionally,

we have .

So and .
Since N is positive integer, we have the right hand side to be at most .

Thus, we have .
We can see the only possible values of s in this case are 1, 2, but if s = 2,

then , which is not the cube root of an integer, so we are only left with s = 1.
This gives us N=5 as the only possible solutions.
Final Answer : (5.00)

53) Explain Question : Find the largest integer n for which a given cyclic inequality involving
positive real numbers a, b, c holds true.
Concept : Cauchy-Schwarz Inequality (Titu's Lemma form) and basic arithmetic.
Solution :
Using Tifus lemma, we get

∴ n = 14
Final Answer : (14.00)

54) Explain Question : Match a trigonometric expression to a term in a nested radical

sequence xm and identify the largest digit in the 4-digit index m.
Concept : Nested Radicals , Geometric Series, and Trigonometric half-
angle formulas.
Solution :
So,

Final Answer : (4.00)