29-03-2026

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PART 1 : PHYSICS

SECTION-I

1) A voltmeter of resistance 1800 Ω is used to measure the potential difference across a 200 Ω
resistor, which is connected to a power supply of emf 50 V and internal resistance of 20 Ω. What is
the percentage decrease in the potential difference across the 200 Ω resistor when the voltmeter is
connected.

(A) 1%
(B) 5%
(C) 10%
(D) 25%

2)

In gravity free region a body of mass 1 kg moving on the x-axis, suddenly explodes into fragments of
mass 1/8 kg and 7/8 kg. An instant later, the smaller fragment is 0.14 m above the x-axis. The
position of the heavier fragment is :-

(A) 0.02 m above x-axis.

(B) 0.02 m below x-axis
(C) 0.14 m below x-axis
(D) 0.14 m above x-axis

3) In the figure, capacitor is completely charged and switch is closed at t = 0. The time after which
the current from the capacitor becomes 1/4th of its maximum value will be :-

(A) 2 RC ln2

(B)
ln2
(C) RC ln2
(D)
ln2

4) Which of the following statements is false for a particle moving in a circle with a constant angular
speed ?

(A) The velocity vector is tangent to the circle.

(B) The acceleration vector is tangent to the circle.
(C) The velocity and acceleration vectors are perpendicular to each other.
(D) The acceleration vector points to the centre of circle.

5) A rope of diameter 2cm breaks if tension in it exceeds 500 N. The maximum tension that may be
given to similar rope of diameter 4cm is :-

(A) 500 N
(B) 250 N
(C) 1000 N
(D) 2000 N

6) A conducting body 1 has some initial charge Q, and its capacitance is C. There are two other
conducting bodies, 2 and 3, having capacitances : C2 = 2C and C3 → ∞. Bodies 2 and 3 are initially
uncharged. "Body 2 is touched with body 1. Then, body 2 is removed from body 1 and touched with
body 3, and then removed." This process is repeated N times. Then, the charge on body 1 at the end
must be

(A) Q/3N
(B) Q/3N–1
(C) Q/N3
(D) None

7)

Consider the following data:

10 main scale division = 1 cm, 10 vernier division = 9 main scale divisions. Zero of vernier scale is to
the right of the zero marking of the main scale with 6 vernier divisions coinciding with main scale
divisions. The measured reading for length measurement is 4.3 cm on main scale with 2 vernier
divisions coinciding with main scale graduations. Estimate the actual length.
(A) 426 cm
(B) 4.26 cm
(C) 4.38 cm
(D) 4.5 cm

8) A positive charge q is kept at the center of a thick shell of inner radius R1 and outer radius R2
which is made up of conducting material. If ϕ1 is flux through closed gaussian surface S1 whose
radius is just less than R1 and ϕ2 is flux through closed gaussian surface S2 whose radius is just
greater than R1 then:-
(A) ϕ1 > ϕ2
(B) ϕ2 > ϕ1
ϕ1 = ϕ2 =
(C)

ϕ1 = ϕ2 =
(D)

9) A homogenous rod of length 2L floats partially immersed in water being supported by a string at
one of its ends as shown in the figure. If the specific gravity of rod is 0.75 then the tension in the
string at that instant would be. (assume cross sectional area of the rod is A) (density of water is )

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

10) Three plane mirrors are kept as shown in the figure. A point object (O) is kept at the centroid of
the triangle. How many images will be formed ?

(A) 3
(B) 8
(C) 12
(D) infinite

11) 3 particles each of mass 'm' are revolving about each other in a circular path of radius r under
the influence of their own gravity. Choose the incorrect statement :-

(A) When the particles are joined to each other they form an equilateral triangle

(B)
Time period of their revolution is given by
(C) The location of their centre of mass is at the centre of circle.
(D) As the radius of the circle is increased, then velocity increases.

12)

A monatomic gas goes through cyclic process shown in P-V curve. The efficiency of cycle is :
[Process BC is isothermal]

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

13) A block of ice of mass 20 gm is kept in a steel container of water equivalent 10gm. The
temperature of both ice & the container is –30°C. Now 30 gm water at 80°C is poured in this
container. Find the final common temperature (Sice = 0.5 cal/g°C, Swater = 1cal/g°C, Lice = 80 cal/g) :-

(A) 0° C
(B) –5.55° C
(C) 3.33° C
(D) 5.55° C
0
14) Ram moves with a velocity of 10 m/s in west direction. Shyam moves in direction 23 East of
0
North. Ram is 100 m away from Shyam in direction 53 East of North of him. What should be speed
of Shyam so that he collides with Ram

(A)
(B) 10 m/s
(C) 12 m/s
(D) None of these

15) The variation of magnetic susceptibility (฀) with absolute temperature (T) for a ferromagnetic
substance is represented by the graph

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

16) A hydrogen atom (at ground state) of kinetic energy k, head on collides with stationary helium
atom (at ground state). Find minimum value of k for which after collision, photons corresponding to
Balmer series of hydrogen and Lyman series of helium are emitted :

(A) 66.2 eV
(B) 80 eV
(C) 51 eV
(D) 53.36 eV

17) Figure shows a system of two blocks connected by a spring, kept on a frictionless surface. Block
A is in equilibrium. Suddenly supporting vertical wall PQ is removed, then which of the following
statements is/are correct :-

Initial acceleration of block A is

(A)

(B)
Initial acceleration of block B is
(C) Initial acceleration of block B is zero
Initial acceleration of block A is
(D)

18) An equilateral prism of mass m rests on a rough horizontal surface with coefficient of friction (µ).
A horizontal force F is applied on prism as shown. If the coefficient of static friction is sufficiently
high, so that prism does not slide before toppling, then the minimum force required to topple the

prism is :-

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

19) In the figure shown, a block of mass m is rigidly attached to two identical springs of stiffness k
each with other ends of the springs connected to the fixed walls. When the block is in equilibrium,
length of each spring is b, which is greater than the natural length ℓ of the spring. The time period
of the oscillation of the block if it is displaced by small distance x perpendicular to the length of the
spring and released (motion of the block is unaffected from gravity) is :-

(A)

(B)
2π
(C)

(D)

20) A sound wave is propagating through a medium such that displacement v/s x graph is

Bs k sin (kx – ωt)

Corresponding excess pressure v/s x graph will be

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

SECTION-II

1) In the figure shown, each tiny ball has mass m, and the string has length L. One of the balls is

imparted a velocity u, in the position shown, in which the intial distance between the balls is . If
the impulse of the tension in the string when it becomes taut is mα kg-ms , then find the value of α.
–1

(Given : m = 2kg, u = 15 m/s)

2) A coil of circular shape having radius R and N turns begins to rotate about its diameter in uniform
magnetic field B with a constant angular speed ω. The resistance of coil is η ohms. The amplitude of

current in the coil is found to be . Find P

3) Schematic cross sectional view of a dam gate is shown in the figure. The L shape gate can rotate

about hinge. Find value of such that water is not allowed to flow? (Neglect weight of the gate)

4) A ray of light travelling in air is incident at grazing angle on a slab of 3m thickness with variable
refractive index, n (y) = [k y3/2 + 1]1/2 where k = 1 m–3/2 and follows path as shown. The total deviation
produced by the slab when the ray is at A (y = 1m) is (a + 1) × (2a + 1), in degrees then find the

value of a.

5) An artificial satellite of mass m orbiting the earth in a circular orbit of radius twice the earth's
radius R. It is to be taken in another circular orbit of radius 4R. The transfer is accomplished
through an elliptical orbit as shown in the figure. The energy needed to complete the job is

calculated to be equal to where M is the mass of the earth. Find the value of k.

PART 2 : CHEMISTRY
 SECTION-I

1) Initially the reaction in container a & b are at

equilibrium when the reactants and products are put together in container C then at the equilibrium
the total number of different chemical compounds are :

(A) 5
(B) 6
(C) 7
(D) 8

2) Calculate molality of one litre of solution containing 200 gm CaBr2. Given density of solution equal
to 1.0 gm/ml (Atomic mass of Ca = 40, Br = 80)

(A) 1m
(B) 1.25 m
(C) 0.8 m
(D) 1.4 m

3) Consider a reaction A(g) → 3B(g) + 2C(g) with rate constant 1.386 × 10–2 min–1. Starting with 2
moles of A in 12.5 litre a closed vessel initially, if reaction is allowed to takes place at constant
pressure & at 298K then find the concentration of B after 100 min.

(A) 0.04 M
(B) 0.36 M
(C) 0.09 M
(D) None of these

4) Statement-1 : The voltage of mercury cell remains constant for longer period of time.
Statement-2 : It is because net cell reaction does not involve ions.

(A) If both the statements are true and statement-2 is the correct explanation of statement-1
(B) If both the statements are true but statement-2 is not the correct explanation of statement-1
(C) If statement-1 is true and statement-2 is false
(D) If statement-1 is false and statement-2 is true

5) 10 ml of gaseous hydrcarbon is exploded with 100 ml O2. The residual gas on cooling is found to
measure 95 ml of which 20 ml is absorbed by KOH and the reminder by alkaline pyrogallol. The
formula of the hydrocarbon is :
(A) CH4
(B) C2H6
(C) C2H4
(D) C2H2

6)

A solution of Pb (NO3)2 is added drop wise to a second solution in which

[Cl–] = [F–] = [I–] = [SO42] = 0.001 M. What is the first precipitate that forms ?

–5
(A) PbCl2(Ksp = 1.5 × 10 )
–8
(B) PbF2[Ksp = 3.7 × 10 ]
–9
(C) PbI2(Ksp = 8.5 × 10 )
–8
(D) PbSO4(Ksp = 1.8 × 10 )

7) Given equivalent conductance of 0.001 N NH4OH solution at 300K is 3.0 × 10–3 ohm–1 cm2 g-eq–1.
Limiting Molar Conductance of aq. NH4Cl, aq. NaCl and aq. NaOH are 1.50 × 10–2 ohm–1 cm2 mol–1,
1.26 × 10–2 ohm–1 cm2 mol–1, 2.26 × 10–2 ohm–1 cm2 mol–1 respectively. Then Freezing point of 0.001 N
NH4OH solution is (assume molarity = molality) if Kf and Kb of water are 1.86 K kg-mol–1 and 0.52 K
kg-mol–1 respectively

(A) –0.001ºC
(B) –0.0015ºC
(C) –0.002ºC
(D) –0.003ºC

8) If osmotic pressure of 1 M aqueous solution of H2SO4 at 500 K is 90.2 atm, then second
dissociation constant of H2SO4 in the given condition woule be-
–1 –1 st
[Given R = 0.082 [Link] K and first dissociation constant of H2SO4 is very large, assume 1
dissociation to be 100%]

(A) 1 × 10–3
(B) 0.3
(C) 3 × 10–2
(D) 0.6

9) Statement I : Sodium hydride can be used as an oxidising agent.

Statement II : The lone pair of electrons on nitrogen in pyridine makes it basic.
Choose the CORRECT answer from the options given below :

(A) Both statement I and statement II are false

(B) Statement I is true but statement II is false
(C) Statement I is false but statement II is true
(D) Both statement I and statement II are true

10) Which of the following isomeric hydrocarbon is most acidic?

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

11) Incorrect statement about monochlorinated products of above reaction :

(A) Total 10 monochlorinated products are formed

(B) 6 resolvable chiral products are formed
(C) 4 enantiomeric pair are obtained
(D) 7 fractions are obtained after fractional distillation of product mixture

12) The major product of following reaction is :-

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

13) Which among the following pairs of the structures will give different products on ozonolysis?
(Consider the double bonds in the structures are rigid and not delocalized.)
(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

14) Consider the given chemical reaction :

Product ''A'' is :

(A) picric acid

(B) oxalic acid
(C) acetic acid
(D) adipic acid

15)

A white sodium salt dissolves in water to give a solution which is neutral to litmus. When silver
nitrate solution is added to the solution, a white ppt. is obtained which does not dissolve in dil.
HNO3. The anion is

2–
(A) CO3
(B) Cl–
2–
(C) SO3
(D) S2–

16) Two soluble salts of iron A & B, on combining with excess of a reagent (R) produces compound
C(Pale yellow) & D (yellow) respectively. Reaction of A with D and that of B with C both produce a
blue coloured compound. Which of the following statement would be correct ?

(A) Blue colour of the compound is due to 'd-d' transition

(B) Compounds C & D both are inner orbital complexes
(C) Compounds C & D both are paramagentic
(D) Reaction of A with C and that of B with D produces same coloured compounds
17) An inorganic compound (A) made of two most occurring elements in the earth’s crust and used
in building construction. When compound (A) made to react with carbon, forms a poisonous gas (B)
which is most stable diatomic molecule. Compound (A) and (B) are :

(A) SiO2, CO2

(B) SiO2, CO
(C) SiO2, N2
(D) CaO, CO2

18) Which of the following does liberate hydrogen gas when treated with water under suitable
condition ?
(I) (II) (III) (IV) XeF4

(A) I, III, IV only

(B) II, III only
(C) I, II, IV only
(D) I, II, III only

19) P4 + HNO3 → H3PO4 + NO2 ↑ + H2O

25 ml of 2 M HNO3 is used for this reaction. The mixture is treated with 30 ml, 0.5 M NaOH solution.
Find pH of mixture. Mixture does not contain any P4 left.
pKa1 of H3PO4 = 2.12
pKa2 of H3PO4 = 7.21
pKa3 of H3PO4 = 12.67

(A) 7.21
(B) 9.33
(C) 2.12
(D) 5.02

20) The correct order of bond enthalpy (kJ mol–1) is :

(A) Si – Si > C – C > Sn – Sn > Ge – Ge

(B) Si – Si > C – C > Ge – Ge > Sn – Sn
(C) C – C > Si – Si > Sn – Sn > Ge – Ge
(D) C – C > Si – Si > Ge – Ge > Sn – Sn

SECTION-II

1) The difference between the bond angle of the cationic and anionic part of solid N2O5 is xo. Predict

the value of .

2) How many of the following statements are correct ?

(i) Reaction of trans-but-2-ene with Br2 / CCl4 is stereoselective.
(ii) Reaction of propene with B2H6 - THF followed by H2O2 / NaOH is regioselective.
(iii) All alkyl chlorides are soluble in Lucas reagent.
(iv) Polychlorides are heavier than water.
(v) Neopentyl halides are notoriously slow towards nucleophilic substitution reactions.
(vi) Vinyl halides are as reactive as ethyl halides towards nucleophilic substitution.
(vii) O2N – CH2 – Cl is less reactive than CH3Cl towards SN2.
(viii) Larger electron releasing substituents at carbon containing halogen accelerates SN1 reactions.

3) (Reaction-1)

(Reaction-2)

(Reaction-3)
What is the value of x + y + z = ?

4) Find (O–O) bond enthalpy in H2O2 (kJ/mol)

Given : ΔHf(H2O2 ,l ) = – 200 kJ/mol
ΔHf(H2O ,l ) = – 285 kJ/mol
ΔHvap.(H2O2,l ) = 60 kJ/mol
ΔHvap.(H2O,l ) = 40 kJ/mol
ΔHatomisation(O2, g) = 300 kJ/mol
Fill your answer as sum of digits (excluding decimal places) till you get the single digit answer.

5) In the given reaction,

if one mole of each of X and Y with 0.05 mol of Z gives compound XYZ3. (Given : Atomic masses of X,
Y and Z are 10, 20 and 30 amu, respectively). The yield of XYZ3 is __________ g.
(Nearest integer)

PART 3 : MATHEMATICS

SECTION-I

1) If then the value of is equal to :

(A) 306
(B) 154
(C) 307
(D) 308

2) Let volume of a tetrahedron ABCD is cube unit and volume of parallelopiped whose three
coterminous edges are line segments joining centroid of any face of tetrahedron with centroids of its
other three faces is V cube unit, then V is

(A) 9
(B) 8
(C) 7
(D) 3

3) Let the position vectors of two points P and Q be and , respectively. Let R and
S be two points such that the direction ratios of lines PR and QS are (4, –1, 2) and (–2, 1, –2),
respectively. Let lines PR and QS intersect at T. If the vector is perpendicular to both and
and the length of vector is units, then the modulus of a position vector of A is

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

4) If f(x) and g(x) are derivative and antiderivative of a function h(x) where = 3 and

cos x dx = 5. Let p(x) be a polynomial of degree 4 such that p(1) = 7 and attains its
local minimum value 3 at both x = 2 and x = 3. If the local maximum value of p(x) is equal to λ then

the value of is :

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D) None of these

5) Let f : [0, ∞) → [0, 3] be a function defined by

Then which of the following is true?

(A) f is continuous everywhere but not differentiable exactly at one point in (0, ∞)
(B) f is differentiable everywhere in (0, ∞)
(C) f is not continuous exactly at two points in (0, ∞)
(D) f is continuous everywhere but not differentiable exactly at two points in (0, ∞)

6) Let f and g be twice differentiable functions on such that

Then which of the following is NOT true ?

(A) g(–2) –f(–2) = 20

(B) If –1 < x < 2, then |f(x) – g(x)| < 8
(C)

(D) There exists such that

7) Let g(x) = f(x) + f(1–x) and f′′(x) > 0, x ∈ (0, 1). If g is decreasing in the interval (0, α) and

increasing in the interval (α, 1), then is equal to

(A)

(B) π

(C)

(D)

8) Shortest distance between curves y2 = x3 and 9x2 + 9y2 – 30y + 16 = 0 is

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

9) Let A(z1), B(z2) and C(z3) lie on the circle |z – i| = 1 and satisfy the equation 3z1 + i = 2z2 + 2z3. If
D is the centre of the circle |z – i| = 1, then area of quadrilateral ABCD equals

(A)

(B)
(C)

(D)

10) Let . If the system of linear equations

(1+cos2 θ)x + sin2 θ y+4 sin3θ z = 0
cos2θx + (1 + sin2θ)y + 4 sin3θz = 0
cos2θx + sin2θy + (1 + 4sin3θ)z = 0
has a non–trivial solution, then the value of θ is

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

11) The value of S = (sin3θ + cos3θ) + (sin33θ + cos33θ) + (sin35θ + cos35θ) + ............... + (sin319θ +

cos319θ) when is where a & b are realtively prime numbers, then | b – 6a | equals

(A) 1
(B) 2
(C) 3
(D) 4

12) Let two straight lines drawn from the origin O intersect the line 3x + 4y = 12 at the points P and
Q such that ΔOPQ is an isosceles triangle and ∠POQ = 90°. If = OP2 + PQ2 + QO2, then the
greatest integer less than or equal to is

(A) 44
(B) 48
(C) 46
(D) 42

13) Let ƒ(x) be a real differentiable function such that ƒ(0) = 1 and ƒ(x + y) = ƒ(x)ƒ'(y) + ƒ'(x) ƒ(y) for

all x, y ∈ R. Then is equal to

(A) 2384
(B) 2525
(C) 5220
(D) 2406
14) Let A, B, C be three given points on the axis of the parabola y2 = 4ax where A is the focus. A
variable chord passing through C subtends a right angle at the vertex of the parabola and for

another variable chord PQ passing through B, such that is constant. Then the
distances of A, B and C from the vertex are in

(A) A.P.
(B) G.P.
(C) H.P.
(D) none

15) Let the tangent drawn to the parabola at the point is perpendicular to the

line 2x + 2y = 5. Then the normal to the hyperbola at the point does

NOT pass through the point

(A) (25, 10)

(B) (20, 12)
(C) (30, 8)
(D) (15, 13)

16) Consider the points and and another point D are coplanar
for all t ∈ R

(A) if D is ( ) then f(x) = 2 + c ln(2x), c ∈ R

(B) if D is ( ) then f(x) = c ln(2x), c ∈ R
(C) if D is ( ) then f(x) = 2 + ce2x, x ∈ R
(D) if D is ( ) then f(x) = 2 + c ln(2x), c ∈ R

17) Let the foot of perpendicular from a point P(1, 2, –1) to the straight line be N.
Let a line be drawn from P parallel to the plane x + y + 2z = 0 which meets L at point Q. If a is the
acute angle between the lines PN and PQ, then cosa is equal to _________.

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

18) Let . Three distinct points P, Q and R are

randomly chosen from X. Then the probability that P, Q and R form a triangle whose area is a
positive integer, is

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

19) Let f, g : R → R be two real values functions defined as and

, where k1 and k2 are real constants. If (gof) is differentiable at x = 0, then

(gof) (–4) + (gof) (4) is equal to

(A) 4(e4 + 1)
(B) 2(2e4 + 1)
(C) 4e4
(D) 2(2e4 – 1)

20) Let f(x) be a differentiable function satisfying Then the

value of f(2) is

(A) e2

(B)

(C) e + e2
(D) 2e2

SECTION-II

1) If and , where [k] denotes G.I.F. and μ ∈ N, then the

sum of all values of μ for which g(x) is discontinuous for at least one real value of x, is

2) 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

and are in A.P., then find the value of

3) Let the area of the region be A. Then is equal
to

4) Let f(x) = x4 + ax3 + bx2 + c be a polynomial with real coefficients such that f(1) = – 9. Suppose
that is a root of the equation 4x3 + 3ax2 + 2bx = 0, where . If a1, a2,a3 and a4 are all the
2 2 2 2
roots of the equation f(x) = 0., then |a1| + |a2| + |a3| + |a4| is equal to

5) A be a square matrix of order 2 with |A| ≠ 0 such that |A+|A| adjA| = 0. Let B = A – |A| adjA, then
value of tr(A) + |adjAB| is : (where adjA is a adjoint of matrix A, tr(A) denotes trace of matrix A and
|A| is determinant of matrix A)
 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. A B D B D A B A D D D A C C B A B A B D

SECTION-II

Q. 21 22 23 24 25
A. 6 2 3 4 8

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. D B C A D D C B C B C D C D B B B D A D

SECTION-II

Q. 46 47 48 49 50
A. 5 5 12 9 2

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. C A B B B B B A D B B C B B D C C B D B

SECTION-II

Q. 71 72 73 74 75
A. 253 2 125 20 4
 SOLUTIONS

PART 1 : PHYSICS

1) Question Explain:
In this question we are given 200 Ω resistor connected to a 50 V battery with internal
resistance 20 Ω. A voltmeter of resistance 1800 Ω is used to measure the potential across
the 200 Ω resistor. We have to find the percentage decrease in the potential across the 200
Ω resistor after the voltmeter is connected.
Concept:
Real Voltmeter
Solution:
Case-I : When voltmeter is not connected

Total resistance = 20 Ω + 200 Ω = 220 Ω

Current I =
Voltage across 200 resistor is

V1 = IR ⇒ V =
Case-2: After connecting the voltmeter

Voltmeter resistance = 1800 Ω

New equilvalent resistance across the 200 Ω resistor,

⇒ (Since both are in parallel)

⇒ R' = 180 Ω
Total resistance now = 20 +180 = 200 Ω

Now current I' =

I' =
New voltage across the Parallel combination of 200 Ω resistor

V2 = I × R =

Therefore percentage change =

⇒ ⇒
∴ –1% here negative sign shown the decrease in potential difference

∴ Percentage decrease =
Final Answer : Option (1)

2) Explain the question:

A body explodes into two fragments in a gravity-free region; find the position of the heavier
fragment.
Concept:
Conservation of centre of mass
Solution:
Initial mass = 1 kg, moving along x-axis
Initial centre of mass lies on x-axis ⇒ yCM = 0
After explosion:
m₁ = 1/8 kg
m₂ = 7/8 kg
Let y₁ = 0.14 m (position of smaller fragment above x-axis)
Let y₂ = position of heavier fragment (to be found)
Centre of mass condition:
m₁ y₁ + m₂ y₂ = (m₁ + m₂) yCM
Substitute values:
(1/8)(0.14) + (7/8) y₂ = 0
Multiply both sides by 8:
0.14 + 7 y₂ = 0
7 y₂ = −0.14
y₂ = −0.02 m
The heavier fragment is 0.02 m below the x-axis.

Final Answer: option (2)

3) Explanation: Capacitor initially fully charged; switch closed at t = 0 find time when
capacitor current falls to 1/4 of its initial value.

Concept: This question is based on the RC discharge law for a capacitor (i(t)=I₀ e−t/RC).
Solution :

Here Req = R' =

Now
∴

or ln 4 =

∴t=
Final Answer : option (4)

4) Explain the Question :

We have to choose the incorrect option (s) for a particle moving in a circle with a constant
angular speed.
Concept : This question is based on kinematics of uniform circular motion.
Solution :

Uniform angular velocity, so tangential acceleration = 0. Only centripetal acceleration

Final Answer : 2

5) Explain Question:
Determine the maximum tension a rope can withstand when its diameter is
doubled.

Concept:
Breaking stress is a material property and remains constant for ropes of the same material.

Solution:

Since S is constant, T ∝ d2

T2 = 500 × 4 = 2000 N

Final answer: option (4)

6) Question Explanation:
A charged conductor repeatedly shares charge with two other conductors; find remaining
charge after N identical cycles.
Concept:
Charge sharing ∝ capacitance

Solution:
Initial charge on body 1= Q
Capacitances:

Step 1 (body 1 touches body 2):

Total charge = Q
Total capacitance = C + 2 C = 3 C

Charge on body 1 after contact:

Charge on body 2 after contact:

Step 2 (body 2 touches body 3):

Since , body 2 loses all its charge:

Body 1 remains with charge Q/3.

Thus, after one complete cycle:

Charge on body 1 becomes Q / 3

After repeating the same process N times:

Charge on body

Final Answer: Option (1)

7) Explain Question: Calculate actual length by subtracting the zero error from the observed
vernier caliper measurement
Concept: Vernier caliper
Solution:
In this case, vernier constant

=
Zero error = 6 × 0.1 = +0.6 mm
Correction = –0.6 mm
Actual length = (4.3 + 2 × 0.01) + correction
= 4.32 – 0.06 = 4.26 cm
Final Answer: (B)

8) Explain Question: Compare the electric flux through a surface enclosing only the central
charge (S1) versus O surface that also includes the shell's inner wall S2
Concept: Gauss;s Law
Solution:
Flux through
S1 (ϕ1) = =
Since the shell is conducting therefore a charge of magnitude -q will be induced at the inner
surface (radius R1) of the shell.
∴ Flux through

S2 (ϕ2) = =0
Final Answer: (A)

9) Explain Question: We have to find the string tension for a floating rod by balancing its
weight against the water's buoyancy
Concept: Torque balance, Buoyant force
Solution:

Taking torque about P

Solving x = L

Final Answer: (D)

10) Explain Question: Find the total number of images created when an object is placed
inside a triangle formed by three plane mirrors.
Concept: Multiple reflections between three closed mirrors create a continuous, repeating
filing pattern, resulting in an infinite number of image.
Solution:
Image formed due to multiple reflection in mirrors AB and BC will lie on a circle centred at B.
Position of image are 1,2,3,4,5. Image due to reflection in BC and CA and 1',2',3',4' and 5'.
Image due to reflection in AB and AC are 1", 2" 3", 4", 5".
1 and 1", 1" and 5", and 5 and 5' concide.
But the images formed will again become objects for the other two mirrors
Hence, the total no. of images will be infinite.
Final Answer: (D)

11)

Question Explanation:
Three particles of mass m revolve under mutual gravity in a circular path of radius r;
determine velocity, time period, and incorrect statement.

Concept:
This is based on circular motion under mutual gravitational attraction and symmetry.

Solution:
Three particles of mass m form an equilateral triangle of side l revolving around their common
center. The radius of the circular path of each particle is r.
Side of equilateral triangle:
Force between two particles:
The resultant gravitational force toward the center:

Substitute :
Fnet = Gm²/( r)² = Gm² /( r²)

Centripetal force:
Time period of revolution:

Option analysis:
1. Particles form an equilateral triangle True

2. Time period is True

3. Centre of mass is at the center of the circle True
4. Velocity increases as radius increases False, velocity decreases with increasing radius

Final Answer: The correct option is (4).

12)

Explain Question: Calculation of efficiency of gas in cyclic process

Concept: Cyclic process
Solution:

W = WAB + WBC + WCA

= 0 + 2P0V0ln2 – P0V0

Qin = QAB + QBC =

Final Answer: (A)

13)

Question Explanation: Find final equilibrium temperature when 20 g ice at −30°C (in a steel
container of water-equivalent 10 g, also at −30°C) is mixed with 30 g water at 80°C.

Concept: This question is based on conservation of energy (heat lost = heat gained).

Solution:

Heat to warm ice from −30°C to 0°C:

Q1 = 20 × 0.5 × 30 = 300 cal

Heat to warm container:

Q2 = 10 × 1 × 30 = 300 cal

Remaining heat from hot water:

Qhot = 30 × 80 = 2400 cal

Qrem = 2400 − 600 = 1800 cal

Heat to melt ice:

Qmelt = 20 × 80 = 1600 cal

Left = 1800 − 1600 = 200 cal

Total water after melting = 30 + 20 + 10 = 60 g

Rise in temperature = 200/60 = 3.33°C

Final Answer: The correct option is (3).

 14) Explain Question: Give shyam's speed to hit Ram, moving west
Concept: Relative motion
Solution:

For collision relative velocity perpendicular to line joining then must be zero

v sin 30° = 10 sin 37° ⇒ v = = 12ms–1

Final Answer: (C)

15) Explain Question :

We need to identify the graph that correctly represents how the magnetic susceptibility ( ) of
a ferromagnetic substance changes as the absolute temperature ( T ) increases, specifically
focusing on the phase transition.

Concept :

Above a critical temperature called the Curie temperature ( Tc ), ferromagnetic materials

become paramagnetic and follow the Curie-Weiss Law:

Solution :

Ferromagnetic materials lose their magnetic properties above the Curie temperature Tc .
Above this temperature, they behave like paramagnetic substances. The susceptibility
decreases as temperature increases according to the relation:

Graph 2 correctly depicts this behavior, showing the curve starting at Tc and dropping. Graph
3 is for paramagnetic and Graph 4 is for antiferromagnetic materials.

Final Answer: Option 2

16) Explain Question: Minimum kinetic energy of a moving hydrogen atom needed to excited
both itself and a stationary helium atom through collision
Concept: Atomic collision
Solution:
 Maximum possible loss

=
Minimum energy required
= 12.1 + 40.8 = 52.9

Final Answer: (A)

17)

Explanation Question: Figure shows a system of two blocks connected by a spring, kept on a
frictionless surface. Block A is in equilibrium. Suddenly supporting vertical wall PQ is
removed, then we have to find the which of the following statements is/are correct
Concept: This question is based on spring force
Solution:
Initially, before the wall is removed both blocks are in equilibrium

F = Kx
Now if the wall is removed value of spring force remains same just after the events
Le the acceleration of mass 2m be a

Kx = 2 ma

Final Answer : The correct option is (2)

18) Explanation:
An equilateral prism rests on a rough horizontal surface. A horizontal force is applied, and we
need to find the minimum force that will make it topple without sliding, assuming friction is
high enough.
Concept :
This question is based on rotational equilibrium and torque about the pivot point.

Solution:
Torque due to weight about the point O = mg × (a/2)
Torque due to applied force about the point O = F × a sin 60°
Setting torques equal for toppling:
mg × (1/2) = F × (√3/2)
F = mg / √3

Final Answer: option (1)

19) Explain Question: Find the time period of mass oscillating

Concept: Calculation of time period
Solution:
For small displacement x of the block in the given direction,
2T cosθ = ma

⇒a=

∴ T=
Final Answer: (B)

20)

Question Explanation: We are given a zigzag displacement pattern of a sound wave showing
how air particles move back and forth. We need to find the correct graph showing the
corresponding pressure variation.
Concept: This question is based on the relation between particle displacement and pressure
variation in a sound wave.
Solution:
Pressure variation is given by ΔP = −B (∂s/∂x).
From the origin to the peak, displacement increases linearly with x, so ∂s/∂x is positive and
constant. Hence ΔP is negative and constant in this region.
From the peak to the trough, displacement decreases linearly, so ∂s/∂x is negative and
constant. Hence ΔP is positive and constant in this region.
Therefore, the pressure graph must show a constant negative region, followed by a constant
positive region.
Final Answer: Option (4)

21) Explain Question: A moving ball pulls an identical stationary ball via a string find the
impulse factor a when is goes taut
Concept: Conservation of linear momentum, impulse
Solution:

Impulse of Tension for (m1 = m)

J = mV
Impulse of Tension J for m2 = m
–J = mV – mu sin 53°

J = md

Ans. α = 6
Final Answer: (6)

22) Explain Question: A coil rotates in a magnetic field, creating changing flux and induced
current you must identify the amplitude of this current
Concept: Faraday's law
Solution:

Final Answer: (2)

23) Explain Question: Find the ratio of where the water's torque on the vertical wall
balances horizontal
 Concept: Torque balance, Buoyant force
Solution:
tbottom = twall

= =
Final Answer: (3)

24) Explain Question: Find the value of a by calculating lights total deviation as it travels
through a slab with a variable refractive index.
Concept: Snell's law
Solution:
at y = 1 n =
using n1 sin θ1 = n2 sin θ2
1. sin90° = sin θ2
sin θ2 = ; θ2 = 45° ;
Deviation = 90 – 45° = 45°.
Final Answer: (4)

25) Explain Question: Calculate constant k for energy needed to move a satellite form orbit
2R to 4R
Concept: Total mechanical energy change (E2 – E1) determine work required for orbital
transfer
Solution:
E = MEf – MEi

= =
Final Answer: (8)

PART 2 : CHEMISTRY

26)

Explain the Question : We are asked to find the total number of distinct chemical
compounds present at equilibrium when the contents of two equilibrium systems are mixed.
Concept : This question is based on Isotopic equilibrium.
Solution :
Container a :
Species: N2, H2, NH3
Container b :
Species: N2, D2, ND3
When mixed, isotopic exchange leads to formation of mixed isotopologues of ammonia:
NH3 ; NH2D ; NHD2 ; ND3
Also, H2 and D2 can exchange to form HD.
Total distinct compounds :
N2, H2, D2, HD, NH2D, NHD2, ND3, NH4
Final answer : (D)

27) Question Explanation:

Find molality.

Concept:
This question is based on interconversion of concentration terms.

Solution:

mass of solution = d × v
= 1 × 1000 = 1000 g = 1 kg
mass of solvent = 1000 – 200 = 800 g

Final Answer: Option (2)

28)

Explain Question: The question is asking to find the concentration of B after 100 min
Concept: First order reaction.
Solution:

let's apply PV = nRT at t = 0 and t = 100

V= 50

Final Answer: (C)

29)

Question Explanation : Reason for constant mercury cell voltage.

Concept: Electrolyte concentration in redox.
Solution: The net cell reaction for a mercury cell is .
This reaction does not involve any ions in solution whose concentration can change during the
life of the cell. Since the cell potential ( ) depends on the activities of the reactants and
products, and all species here are solids or pure liquids, the voltage remains constant at
approximately 1.35 V throughout its operation until the reactants are exhausted.
Final Answer: Option (1)

30) Explain Question: The question is asking to find the formula of the hydrocarbon.
Concept: Eudiometry
Solution:
Volume of CO2 = 20 ml (absorbed gas by KOH)
Volume of air unreacted = 95 – 20 = 75 (gas abosrbed by pyrogallol)
∴ O2 reacted = 100 – 75 = 25 ml
∵ 10 ml hydrocarbon libarates 20 ml CO2.
∴ 2 atoms of ‘C’ are present in the compound.

∴ C2Hx + yO2 → 2CO2 +

initial 10 ml 25 ml

volume of water vapours = (25 – 20) × 2 = 10 ml

∵ 10 ml hydrocarbon gives 10 ml water vapours.
∴ No. of Hydrogen atoms in compounds are 2.
∴ Compound will be C2H2.
Final Answer: (D)

31) Explain Question: The question is asking the first precipitate that forms. when A solution
of Pb (NO3)2 is added drop wise to a second solution in which [Cl–] = [F–] = [I–] = [SO42] = 0.001
M
Concept: For precipitation - Ksp < Ionic product of salt.
Solution:
Pb(NO3)2 → Pb+2 + 2NO3 –

S S 2S
Ksp < [I.P.] for PbSO4
Final Answer: (D)

32)

Question Explanation:
Find freezing point of 0.001N NH4OH solution.

Concept:
This question is based on equivalent conductance, limiting molar conductance, and depression
in freezing point.

Solution:
Limiting molar conductance
aq. NH4Cl = 1.50 × 10–2 ohm–1 cm2 mol–1
aq. NaCl = 1.26 × 10–2 ohm–1 cm2 mol–1
aq. NaOH = 2.26 × 10–2 ohm–1 cm2 mol–1
NH4Cl → ....(1)
NaCl → .....(2)
NaOH → .....(3)
NH4OH →

= 1.5 × 10–2 + 2.26 × 10–2 – 1.26 × 10–2

= 2.5 × 10–2 ohm–1 cm2 mol–1

n-factor = 1 for NH4OH

On the basis of this λm = 3.0 × 10–3 ohm–1 cm2 mole–1

Degree of dissociation α =
Calculating von’t Hoff factor = 1 + (n – 1) α ∴ (n = 2)
i = 1 + α dissociation of NH4OH
i = 1.12 gives 2 ions
Depression in freezing point ΔTf = Kf.m.i
m = molality and It is given that molality = molarity
Molarity (n factor = 1) = Normality
= 0.001 M
ΔTf = (1.86 × 0.001) × 1.12
0° – Tf = 0.00208
Tf = –0.002°C

Final Answer: The correct option is (3).

33) Explain Question: The question is asking to find the second dissociation. constant of
H2SO4 in the given condition.
Concept: Osmotic pressure and degree of dissociation.
Solution:

total concentration = 1 – α + 1 + α + α = 2 + α
π = i × cRT
90.2 = (2 + α) × 1 × 0.082 × 500

α=
⇒ α = 0.2

Final Answer: (B)

34) Explain Question: The question is asking to find the correct statement.
Concept: Hydride donors act as reducing agents.
Solution:
(1) NaH (sodium Hydride) is used as a reducing reagent.

(2) In pyridine, due to free electron on N atom, it is basic in nature.

Hence statement I is false & II is true.
Final Answer: (C)

35) Explain Question: The question is asking which isomeric hydrocarbon is most acidic.
Concept: Acidic strength ∝ stability of conjugate base.
Solution:

Final Answer: (B)

36) Explain Question :

Question is asking about the correct statements for monochlorination products of given cyclic
hydrocarbon.
Concept :
This question is based on free radical substitution reaction.
Solution :
Enantiomers are resolvable.
Enantiomers have same boiling point so only one fraction is obtained for a pair of enantiomers
(d + ℓ or ± mixture).

Total monochloro products = 10

Total enantiomeric pairs (±) = 3
Total resolvable (chiral) products = 6
Total number of fractions obtained = 10 – 3 = 7
 Final Answer : (C)

37)

Explanation Question: Question is asking about major product of following reaction.

Concept: This question is based on nucleophilic addition elimination reaction.
Solution:

The correct option is (4)

38) Explain Question: The question is asking which among the following pairs of the
structures will give different products on ozonolysis
Concept: ozonolysis of benzene
Solution:

Final Answer: (C)

39) Explain the question : Question is asking about the product (A) in the given chemical
reaction.
Concept : Oxidation of alkene with KMnO4–H2SO4.
Solution :
 Final answer : (4)

40)

Question Explanation: Identify the anion in a sodium salt.

Concept: Qualitative analysis of halide ions.
Solution :
The identification of the anion follows these steps:

A. Neutrality to Litmus: The sodium salt (NaCl) is derived from a strong acid (HCl) and a strong
base (NaOH). When dissolved in water, it undergoes negligible hydrolysis, resulting in a
neutral solution (pH ≈ 7).
B. Precipitation with Silver Nitrate: Adding silver nitrate to the solution provides silver
ions that react with chloride ions to form a white precipitate of silver chloride
(AgCl).

A. Insolubility in Nitric Acid: Silver chloride is insoluble in dilute nitric acid ( ). While other
silver salts like silver carbonate ( ) or silver sulfite ( ) would dissolve in with
the evolution of gas, AgCl remains stable.
B. Comparison with other options:
C. and : Their sodium salts are alkaline to litmus, and their silver precipitates dissolve
in .
D. : Forms a black precipitate , not white.

Final Answer :(B)

41)

Question Explanation: Identify correct statements for Fe salts.

Concept: Inter-valence charge transfer and orbital complexes.
Solution :
The reaction sequence identifies the salts and complexes as follows:

A. Identification of A and B: Salt A is a Ferrous salt ( ) and Salt B is a Ferric salt ( ).

B. Reaction with Reagent (R): The reagent R is Potassium ferrocyanide ) or
Potassium ferricyanide .
C. Blue compound (Turnbull's blue)
D. Blue compound (Prussian blue)
E. Compounds C and D: * C is Potassium ferrocyanide ( ), which is pale yellow.
F. D is Potassium ferricyanide , which is yellow/reddish-yellow.
G. Inner Orbital Complexes: Both (in C ) and (in D) use strong-field
ligands, which cause electron pairing. They both utilize hybridization, making them
inner orbital complexes.
H. Color Source: The blue color of the final compound is due to inter-valence charge transfer
 (IVCT) between and centers, not simple transitions.
I. Magnetism: C is diamagnetic (all electrons paired), while D is paramagnetic (one unpaired
electron).

Final Answer: Option (2)

42) Explain Question: The question is asking to find the compounds (A) and (B)
Concept: Compounds of group - 14 elements.
Solution:
SiO2 is a compound of oxygen and silicon, the two most abundant elements of earth’s crust and
is used in building construction.
(Poisonous gas and a stable diatomic molecule)
Final Answer: (B)

43) Explain Question: The question is asking which of the following does liberate hydrogen
gas when treated with water under suitable condition
Concept: Hydrolysis of p-block compounds.
Solution:
(I) B2H6 + 6H2O → 2H3BO3 + 6H2
(II) B3N3H6 + 9H2O → 3H3BO3 + 3NH3 + 3H2
(III) SiH4 + 4H2O → H4SiO4 + 4H2

(IV) 3XeF4 + 6H2O → 2Xe + 2XeO3 + 12HF +

Final Answer: (D)

44) Explain Question: The question is asking the pH of the mixture.

Concept:
Solution:
P4 + 20 HNO3 → 4 H3PO4 + 20 NO2 ↑ + 4H2O
m moles of HNO3 = 25 × 2 = 50 m mole

m moles of H3PO4 = = 10 m mole

H3PO4 + NaOH → NaH2PO4 + H2O
10 m mole 0.5 M 30 ml
— = 15 m mole
5 m mole 10 m mole
NaH2PO4 + NaOH → Na2HPO4 + H2O
10 m mole 5 m mole
5 m mole – 5 m mole

buffer solution pH = pka2 + log

= 7.21
Final Answer: (A)

45)

Explain Question: The question is asking the correct order of bond enthalpy
Concept: Bond enthalpy
Solution:
(Bond enthalpy order
C – C > Si – Si > Ge – Ge > Sn – Sn)
Final Answer: (D)

46) Explain Question: The question is asking the difference between the bond angle of the
cationic and anionic part of solid N2O5 is xo
Concept:
Solution:
NO2+ NO3–

180° 120°

= 180° - 120°
= 60°= x°

⇒
Final Answer: (5)

47) Explain Question: How many of the following statements are correct
Concept: Addition of Br2/CCl4 on alkenes.
Physical properties of alkyl halides.
Solution:
(iii), (vi), (vii) are incorrect.
Final Answer: (5)

48) Explanation: Question is asking about the value of x, y and z in given reactions.
Concept: This question is base on reactions of Grignard reagent.
(a) Acid base reaction
(b) Nucleophilic addition reaction
(c) Nucleophilic addition elemination reaction.
Solution:
⇒
Final Answer:
∴ X + Y + Z = 6 + 3 + 3 = 12 Ans.

49) Explain Question: The question is asking the bond enthalpy of O–O bond in H2O2
Concept: Bond enthalpy, Born-Haber cycle.
Solution:
H2(g) + O2(g) → H2O2(l) ; ΔH = – 200 ..........(1)

H2(g) + O2(g) → H2O(l) ; ΔH = – 285 ..........(2)

Eq. (1) & Eq (2)
 85 = 40 + (2 × ΔHO–H + × ΔHO = O – 2 × ΔHO–H – ΔHO – O) – 60
ΔHO – O = 45 kJ/mol
Final Answer: (9)

50) Explain Question: The question is asking the yield of XYZ3

Concept: Limiting reagent concept.
Solution:

XYZ3
Z is L.R.

moles of XYZ3

Mass of XYZ3 = 2g
Final Answer: (2)

PART 3 : MATHEMATICS

51) 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)

52) Explain Question : Given the volume of a tetrahedron, find the volume V of a
parallelepiped formed by vectors connecting the centroid of one face to the centroids of the
other three faces.

Concept : Volume of a tetrahedron using scalar triple product and the relationship
between face centroids and vertices in vector space.
Solution :
Let

given volume of tetrahedron is

Centroids by faces are

Volume of parallelopiped =

Final Answer : (A)

53) Question Explanation: Find the modulus of the position vector of point A using line
intersection and perpendicularity.
Concept: Intersection of lines in 3D and the cross product of vectors.
Solution:
P(3, –1, 2)
Q(1, 2, –4)

dr's of normal to the plane containing P, T & Q will be proportional to :

So, unit vector in direction of =±

For point, T :

T : (4λ + 3, –λ –1, 2λ + 2)
4λ + 3 = –2µ + 1 ⇒ 2λ + µ = –1
λ + µ = –3 ⇒ λ = 2 & µ = –5
So point T : (11, –3, 6)

or
∴

Final Answer: Option (B)

54)

Explain Question: Solve for a value involving a polynomial's maximum and an integral of its
derivative/antiderivative, given local minima and specific function values.
Concept: Integration by Parts, Polynomial Construction from Local Extrema, and Local
Maxima/Minima.
Solution:
 h'(x) = f (x)

h(x) = g'(x) h'(x) = g"(x) =

f(x)

∴ Apply IBP

⇒ 3+g =5⇒ g =2
Let p(x) = k(x – 2)2 (x – 3)2 + 3
As, p(1) = 4k + 3 = 7
∴ k = 1 ⇒ f(x) = (x – 2)2 (x – 3)2 + 3
Now, p'(x) = 2(x – 2)(x – 3)(2x – 5)

⇒ p (x) has local maximum at x =

∴ =
Final Answer: (B)

55) Explain Question : Identify the continuity and differentiability of a piecewise function f(x)
defined by the maximum of sin(t) for [0, π] and 2 + cos(x) for x > π.
Concept : Analyzing piecewise functions, continuity at transition points, and differentiability
by checking the existence of unique tangents or using graphical analysis.
Solution :
Graph of max{ sin t : } in

& graph of 2 + cos x for

So graph of

f(x) is differentiable everywhere in

Final Answer : (B)

56) Explain Question : Given a second-order differential relationship between two functions f
and g and specific initial conditions, identify which of the four provided statements regarding
their difference is false.
Concept : Solving differential equations via successive integration , Application of Derivatives
(AOD) for finding ranges, and the Intermediate Value Theorem for root existence.
Solution :
…(1)
…(2)
…(3)
By integrating (1)

At x = 1,

⇒ 9=3+3+C⇒C=3
∴
Again by integrating,

At x = 2,

⇒ 12 = 4 + 8 + 6 + D ⇒ D = –6
So,
⇒
At x = –2,
⇒ (Option (A) is true)
Now, for – 1 < x , 2
h (x) =
⇒ h'(x) = 3x2 + 3
⇒ h(x)↑
So, h(–1) < h(x) < h(2)
⇒ – 10 < h(x) < 8
⇒ |h(x)| < 10 (option (B) is NOT true)
Now, h'(x) = f'(x) – g'(x) = 3x2 + 3
If |h'(x)| < 6 Þ |3x2 + 3| < 6
⇒ 3x2 + 3 < 6
⇒ x2 < 1
⇒ – 1 < x < 1 (option (C) is True)
If x ∈ (–1, 1) |f′(x) – g′(x)| < 6
option (C) is true and now to solve
f(x) – g(x) = 0
⇒ x3 + 3x – 6 = 0

here, and

So there exists such that

Final Answer : (B)

57) Explain Question : For a concave-up function f(x), the function g(x) = f(x) + f(1 – x) has a
minimum at x = a. Find the value of a and evaluate a sum of inverse tangent terms.
Concept : Concavity (f''(x) > 0), Symmetry in functions, and Inverse Trigonometric Addition
Formulas .
Solution :
• Given f"(x) > 0 ⇒ f is concave up.
• Define
g(x) = f(x) + f(1–x)
• Then,
g"(x) = f"(x) + f"(1–x) > 0
so g is concave up on (0,1).
• First derivative:
g'(x) = f'(x) – f'(1–x)

• At ,

• A concave up function decreases first and then increases, attaining its minimum at .

⇒
Now evaluate:

Substitute :
=

=
Using

=
So

Final Answer : (B)

58) Explain Question : Calculate the minimum distance between the curve y2 = x3 and the
circle defined by 9x2 + 9y2 – 30y + 16 = 0.
Concept : Shortest distance between curves along the common normal, parametric
representation of curves, and minimizing distance functions using differentiation.
Solution :

Equation of curve

Any point P curve y2 = x3 ; D(t2 , t3)

Now distance between C & D =

CD2 =

For minimize

Which is zero at t = 0, 1

and
∴ t = 1 is point of local minimum

∴ shortest distance
Final Answer : (A)

59) Explain Question : Given three points on a circle |z – i| = 1 satisfying a linear vector
equation, find the area of the quadrilateral formed by these points and the circle's center.
Concept : Complex numbers in geometry, properties of chords (perpendicularity from center),
and area of a kite or quadrilateral using diagonals.
Solution :

⇒ Mid - point of AD = centroid of ΔBCD

Final Answer : (D)

60) Explain Question : Determine the value of $\theta$ for which a given system of three
homogeneous linear equations has a non-trivial solution in the interval . Concept :
Condition for non-trivial solutions (determinant of coefficients equals zero) and trigonometric
simplifications using determinant properties and row/column operations. Solution : Case–I

C1 → C1 + C2 R1 →

R1 – R2, R2 → R2 – R3 or 4 sin3θ = –2 Final

Answer : (B)

61) Explain Question : Find the value of a series consisting of sums of sin3 and cos3 terms.
Express the result as to find |b – 6a|.
Concept : Trigonometric power reduction formulas for and summation of
trigonometric series using angles in Arithmetic Progression.
Solution :
S = (sin3θ + sin33θ + .............. + sin319θ) + (cos3θ + cos33θ + ................. + cos319θ) Using,

and Let S1 = (sin3θ + sin33θ + .............. +

sin319θ)

For θ = 15°,

and let S2 = (cos3θ + cos33θ + .......... + cos319θ)

For θ = 15°,

S=

= = ≡ ∴ a = 5,
b = 32 ⇒ | b – 6a | = 2. Final Answer : (B)

62) Explain Question : For an isosceles right-angled triangle OPQ with a vertex at the origin
and hypotenuse on the line 3x + 4y = 12, find the greatest integer value of the sum of squares
of its sides.
Concept : Coordinate geometry, rotation of points, distance formula, and properties of
isosceles right triangles.
Solution :

3x + 4y = 12
3(rcosθ) + 4(rsinθ) = 12
r(3cosθ + 4sinθ) = 12 ...(1)
3(–rsinθ) + 4(rcosθ) = 12
r(–3sinθ + 4cosθ) = 12 ...(2)

⇒ 288 = 25r2

ℓ = OP2 + PQ2 + QO2

ℓ = r2 + r2 + r2(cosθ + sinθ)2 + r2(sinθ – cosθ)2
= 2r2 + r2(1 + sin2θ + 1 – 2sin2θ)
= 2r2 + 2r2
= 4r2

[ℓ] = 46.
Final Answer : (C)

63) Explain Question : Given a functional equation involving f(x) and f '(x), solve for f(x) and
evaluate the sum of the natural logarithms of f(n) from to 100.
Concept : Solving functional equations by substituting specific values and solving first-order
linear differential equations.
Solution :
f(x + y) = f(x) f′(y) + f′(x) f(y)
Put = x = y = 0
f(0) = f(0)f′(0) + f′(0)f(0)

f′(0) =
Put y = 0
f(x) = f(x) f′(0) + f′(x)f(0)

⇒ ℓny =
∵ f (0) = 1 ⇒ C = 0

ℓny = ⇒ f(x) =

ℓn f (n) =

= 2525
Final Answer : (B)

64) Explain Question : Determine the relationship (AP, GP, or HP) between the distances of
three points on the axis of a parabola from its vertex, based on chord properties.
Concept : Parabola properties (focus, vertex), parametric equations, and the property of
chords subtending right angles at the vertex.
Solution :

Using parametric, P ≡ (h + rcosθ, rsinθ), in y2 = 4ax

⇒ r2sin2θ – 4ar cosθ – 4ah = 0 ∴ r1 + r2 , r1 r 2

E = constant E is
constant when h = 2a ⇒ B ≡ (2a, 0) Again, t1t2 = –4, since chord makes 90º at vertex.
y(t1 + t2) = 2 (x + at1t2) y(t1 + t2) = 2(x – 4a) Now at c y = 0, x = 4a c ≡ (4a, 0) ∴ A,
B, C → all in G.P.
Final Answer : (B)

65) Explain Question : Identify which given point does not lie on the normal to a specific
hyperbola, where the hyperbola parameters are derived from a tangent to a parabola.
Concept : Tangents and normals to parabolas and hyperbolas, and perpendicularity conditions
for lines.
Solution :
Find the point (α, β) on the Parabola
Line: The line 2x + 2y = 5 has slope m = –1.
Tangent: Since the tangent is perpendicular to this line, the slope of the tangent is 1.

Parabola: Differentiate y2 = 24x ⇒ 2y y' = 24 ⇒ y' = .

Equate the derivative to the slope: .

Substitute β into the parabola equation: (12) = 24α ⇒ 144 = 24α ⇒
2
.
Find the Equation of the Normal to the Hyperbola
Hyperbola: Substitute α = 6, β = 12 into the equation:

Point: We need the normal at .

Slope: Differentiate the hyperbola equation w.r.t x

At point (10, 16), the tangent slope is mt = .

Therefore, the normal slope is mn = .

Equation: Using point-slope form y – y1 = m(x – x1)

5y – 80 = –2x + 20

Check the Options

We need to find the point that does NOT satisfy 2x + 5y = 100.
(25, 10) : 2(25) + 5(10) = 50 + 50 = 100 (Passes)
(20, 12) : 2(20) + 5(12) = 40 + 60 = 100 (Passes)
(30, 8) : 2(30) + 5(8) = 60 + 40 = 100 (Passes)
(15, 13) : 2(15) + 5(13) = 30 + 65 = 95 100 (Does NOT pass)
Final Answer : (D)

66) Explain Question : Find the function f(x) that makes four given points coplanar for all t,
under different scenarios for point D.
Concept : Coplanarity of four points (Scalar Triple Product of vectors AB, AC, AD = 0) and
solving the resulting differential equations using Integrating Factors.
Solution :

If D is then

If D is then

Now, I.F. = e–2x

Answer is (C)

67) Explain Question : Given a point P and a line L, find the foot of the perpendicular N and a
point Q on L via a parallel plane, then find for .
Concept : Foot of a perpendicular in 3D , condition for a line being parallel to a plane
, and the angle between two vectors.
Solution :

⇒ N(1, 0, –1)
Now,
⇒ µ = –1
⇒ Q (–1, 0, 1)
⇒ cos α =
Final Answer : (C)

68) Question Explanation: Probability that three randomly chosen distinct points from a
given set form a triangle whose area is a positive integer.
Concept: Combinations, area of a triangle, and counting points in a region.
Solution :

& y2 < 5x
Solving corresponding equations

& y2 = 5x

X = {(1,1), (1,0), (1,–1), (1,2), (1,–2), (2, 3), (2,2), (2,1), (2,0), (2,–1), (2,–2), (2,–3)}

Let S be the sample space & E be the event n(S)= 12 C3

For E
Selecting 3 points in which 2 points are either or x = 1 & x = 2 but distance b/w then is
even
Triangles with base 2 :
= 3×7 + 5×5 = 46
Triangles with base 4 :
= 1×7 + 3×5 = 22
Triangles with base 6 :
= 1×5 = 5

Final Answer: Option (2)

69) Explain Question : Evaluate the sum of a composite function at two points, given that the
composition is differentiable at a transition point.
Concept : Differentiability and continuity of piecewise functions, and evaluation of composite
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

gof(–4) + gof(4) = 4e4 – 2

⇒ 2(2e4 – 1)
Final Answer : (D)

70) Explain Question : Find f(2) for a differentiable function f(x) that satisfies a complex
integral equation involving variable limits.
Concept : Leibniz Rule for differentiating under the integral sign, transformation of integrals,
and solving linear first-order differential equations.
Solution :

...(1)
 ...(1)

in (1) put x = 0 f(0) = –1

Final Answer : (B)

71) Explain Question : Determine the range of the function f(x). Identify all natural numbers
μ such that the function has at least one jump discontinuity. Calculate the sum
of these values of μ.
Concept : Range of Quadratic Exponents and Properties of Greatest Integer Function
(G.I.F.). A function is discontinuous where h(x) takes an integer value, provided h(x) is
not constant at that value.
Solution :

=
∴ Range of f(x) is [7, 23)

Now , will be discontinuous at all points where is an integer

So, when μ ≥ 23 then ⇒ ∀x∈ R

and g(x) becomes continuous in R.

when 1 ≤ μ < 23 then becomes integer at

some values of x and g(x) will be discontinuous at there values of x.
∴ Sum of all values of μ = 1 + 2 + 3 + ..... + 22 = 253
Final Answer : (253)

72) Explain Question : Given three circles C1, C2, C3 where the third encloses the first two. A
fourth circle r3 touches all three. If the radii are in Arithmetic Progression (A.P.), calculate the
specific ratio .
Concept : Descartes' Circle Theorem or Stewart's Theorem applied to a triangle formed
by circle centers. It involves properties of Arithmetic Progressions and
geometric conditions for internally/externally touching circles.
Solution :
Now, are in A.P.

Final Answer : (2)

73) Explain Question : Calculate the area A of the region trapped between the V-shaped
graph y = |2x – 1| and the parabolic graph y = |x2 – x| within the interval . Use this
area to find the value of .
Concept : Area Under the Curve using definite integrals. This requires finding the points of
intersection of the two absolute value functions and splitting the integral based on which
function is upper/lower in the sub-intervals.
Solution :
Final Answer : (125)

74) Explain Question : A polynomial f(x) is given with specific coefficients. You are told one
root of the derivative's equation is . Find all roots of f(x) = 0 and calculate the sum of the
squares of their magnitudes.
Concept : Theory of Equations and Complex Conjugate Root Theorem (since coefficients
are real, if is a root of the derivative, its conjugate must also be a root). Relates roots
of derivatives to the original polynomial coefficients.
Solution :

Final Answer : (20)

75) Explain Question : For a square matrix A, solve the matrix equation involving A
and its adjoint. Use the resulting properties of A (its trace and determinant) to calculate the
value of .
Concept : Matrix Algebra Properties, specifically for a matrix of order n. Also
utilizes the property that .
Solution :

Let adj & det (A) = ad – bc = k (let)

Now, |A + |A| adj A| = 0

⇒ ad + k2ad + kd2 + ka2 – bc (1– k)2= 0

⇒ (1 + k2) (ad – bc) + k (a2 + d2 +2bc) = 0
⇒ k(1 + k2) + k (a2 + d2 +2ad – 2k) = 0
⇒ k(k –1)2 + k (a+d)2 = 0
⇒ k = 1 and a + d = 0 (As K ≠ 0)
⇒ tr(A) = 0 and |A| = 1

|adj B| = |B| = |A– adj A| =

= –a2–d2 + 2ad – 4bc
= –(a + d)2 + 4(ad – bc)
=0+4 =4
⇒ tr(A) + |adj AB| = 0 + |AB| = |A||B| = 4
Final Answer : (4)