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PHYSICS

SECTION-I(i)

1) An object is moving towards a concave mirror of focal length 20 cm with a constant speed of 5 m/s
along its principal axis. At the instant when the object is at a distance of 30 cm from the mirror,

what is the velocity of the image?

(A) 20 m/s towards the mirror

(B) 20 m/s away from the mirror
(C) 10 m/s towards the mirror
(D) 10 m/s away from the mirror

2) A prism has a refracting angle of 60o and is made of a material with refractive index .
What is the angle of minimum deviation for light passing through this prism?

(A) 30o
(B) 45o
(C) 60o
(D) 90o

3) A plano-convex lens of radius of curvature R = 20 cm and refractive index µ = 1.5 has its plane
surface silvered. The system will behave as a:

(A) Concave mirror of focal length 20 cm

(B) Convex mirror of focal length 20 cm
(C) Concave mirror of focal length 40 cm
(D) Convex mirror of focal length 40 cm

4) A light ray enters a transparent cylindrical optical fiber of refractive index µ = 1.25 through its
flat face. What is the maximum angle of incidence i at the flat face such that the ray suffers total
internal reflection at the curved surface?

(A)
(B)
(C)
(D) 90o

SECTION-I(ii)

1) In a displacement method experiment to determine the focal length of a convex lens, the focal
length is f = 20 cm. Let D be the distance between the object and the screen and d be the distance
between the two lens positions that yield a sharp image. Which of the following statements is/are
correct?

(A) For real images to be formed, the minimum distance D must be 80 cm

(B) If D = 100 cm, the separation d between the two lens positions is cm
The ratio of the sizes of the images in the two positions is exactly equal to the ratio of the
(C)
squares of the object distances in the two positions

(D)
The focal length can be calculated using the formula

2) Two thin prisms are to be combined. Prism 1 has an angle and refractive indices
Prism 2 has an angle and refractive indices
. Which of the following statements is/are correct?

For an achromatic combination (zero net dispersion), A2 must be 6o and placed inverted relative
(A)
to Prism 1
For a direct vision combination (zero net deviation), A2 must be 4.5o and placed inverted relative
(B)
to Prism 1
(C) The net deviation produced by the achromatic combination is 1.08o
(D) The dispersive power of Prism 1 is approximately 0.037

3) A solid glass sphere of radius R = 10 cm and refractive index µ = 1.5 contains a small air bubble.
The bubble is located at a distance of 4 cm from the center of the sphere. The bubble is viewed from
the outside along the diameter passing through the bubble.
(A) When viewed from the side closer to the bubble, its apparent distance from the center is 5 cm
When viewed from the side farther from the bubble, its apparent distance from the center is 7.5
(B)
cm
(C) The apparent depth from the closer surface is 5 cm
(D) The apparent depth from the farther surface is 17.5 cm

SECTION-II (i)

Common Content for Question No. 1 to 2

A compound microscope is constructed using an objective lens of focal length fo = 1.0 cm and an
eyepiece lens of focal length fe = 5.0 cm. The tube length (the distance between the two lenses) is L
= 20 cm. The microscope is adjusted so that the final image is formed at the least distance of distinct

vision, D = 25 cm.

1) What is the absolute distance (in cm) of the object from the objective lens?

2) What is the magnifying power of the microscope in this adjustment?

Common Content for Question No. 3 to 4

A glass prism has the cross-section of a right-angled triangle with a refracting angle A = 30o. The
refractive index of the prism material is µ = 1.5. The face opposite to the refracting angle A is
silvered (acts as a plane mirror). A ray of light enters the prism through one of the unsilvered faces,
reflects off the silvered face, and completely retraces its path back out of the prism.
3) Find the value of sin2 i, where i is the angle of incidence of the incoming ray.

4) If the silvering on the face is completely removed, the same ray (with the same angle of incidence)
will emerge from the previously silvered face. What will be the angle of emergence (in degrees) from
this face?

SECTION-II (ii)

1) An object is placed between two parallel plane mirrors M1 and M2 separated by a distance of 10
cm. The object is 2 cm from M1. Find the distance (in cm) of the 3rd image formed by M1 from the
mirror M1.

2) Two thin convex lenses of focal lengths 10 cm and 20 cm are separated by a distance of 5 cm in
air. What is the equivalent focal length of this combination (in cm)?

3) A point source of light is placed at a depth h = 4 m below the surface of water

. Light escapes from the water surface forming a circular region. If R is

the radius of this circular region in meters, find the value of .

4) An astronomical telescope has an objective lens of focal length 150 cm and an eyepiece of focal
length 5 cm. In normal adjustment, what is the magnifying power of the telescope?
5) A small object is placed at a distance cm from the pole of a concave mirror having a focal
length cm. Find the distance between the object and its real image in cm.

6) A biconvex lens has a focal length of 20 cm in air. Its material has a refractive index of 1.5. It is
completely immersed in a transparent liquid of refractive index 1.6. Let the magnitude of its new

focal length be X cm. What is the value of

CHEMISTRY

SECTION-I(i)

1)

If the order of molecular weight is X > Y > Z and P > Q > R, then which of the following statement is
INCORRECT regarding given information.

(A) Oxidation state of central metal atoms are same in X and P

(B) Molecular weight of Z and R is same
(C) Molecular weight of Q is greater than Y
(D) The colour of Y and P is almost same

2) Which of the following is INCORRECT for f-block elements

(A) For lanthanoids +3 is the most common oxidation state.

(B) Ce+3 is more stable than Ce+4
(C) Basic character of oxides of lanthanoids decreases on increasing atomic number.
(D) Lanthanoid elements form only LnC2 type of carbide when heated with Carbon

3) Which of the following property is INCORRECT for Zeise's salt ?

(A) The complex present has the EAN value of 86

(B) C – C bond length is greater than 134 pm that is C – C bond length in free C2H4
(C) All Pt – Cl bond are present in same plane
(D) π-donor ligand is present

4) The Crystal Field Stabilization Energy (CFSE) and magnetic moment (spin-only) of an octahedral
aqua complex of a metal ion (Mz+) are –0.8 Δ0 and 3.87 BM, respectively. Identify (MZ+) :

(A) V3+
(B) Cr3+
(C) Mn4+
(D) Co2+
 SECTION-I(ii)

1) The pair(s) of diamagnetic ions is(are) :

(A) La3+, Ce4+

(B) Yb2+, Lu3+
(C) La2+, Ce3+
(D) Yb3+, Lu2+

2) Select which Square planar complex (es) cannot show optical isomerism : -

2⨁
(A) [Pt(bn)2]
2⨁
(B) [Pt(en)2]
0
(C) [PtCl2(NH3)2]
0
(D) [Pt(gly)2]

3) Due to "Lanthanoid Contraction," the second (4d) and third (5d) transition series elements have
very similar atomic radii. This has profound effects on alloy formation. Which of the following
statements is correct?

Zr and Hf occur together in nature and form alloys with nearly identical properties, making
(A)
their separation extremely difficult.
Nb and Ta can replace each other in a lattice with almost zero lattice strain, forming a nearly
(B)
ideal solid solution.
The density of 5d alloys (e.g., Tungsten-Rhenium) is roughly double that of 4d alloys (e.g.,
(C)
Molybdenum-Technetium) despite similar atomic volumes.
Ti and Zr form a more ideal substitutional alloy than Zr and Hf because they belong to the same
(D)
period.

SECTION-II (i)

Common Content for Question No. 1 to 2

A coordination complex with empirical formula Co(en)2(NO2)2 is available in a number of isomeric
forms. One of them (A) reacts with both AgNO3 and ethylene diammine, while another form (B)
reacts with only AgNO3 but not with ethylene diammine. At the same time, an other isomer (C)
reacts with ethylene diammine but not with AgNO3 while another isomer (D) neither reacts which
AgNO3 nor with ethylene diammine. Now answer the following questions on the basis of information
given above.

1) Isomers A and B are respectively in which set

SET 1:
SET 2 :

SET 3 :

SET 4 :
Write the set number as answer

2) Isomers C and D respectively are.

SET 1 :

SET 2 :

SET 3 :

SET 4 :
Write the set number as answer.

Common Content for Question No. 3 to 4

 [At. wt of Ag = 107.8, Cr
= 52, Na = 23, Fe = 55.8, N = 14, O = 16]

3) The molar mass of colour imparting ion present in solution 'u' is ......... .

4) The oxidation state of the metal in 'A1' is _______

SECTION-II(ii)

1) How many of the following are inner orbital complexes ?

[Fe(CN)6]3–, [Ni(NH3)6]2+, [Sc(H2O)6]+3, [Co(NH3)5Br]+2, [Mn(CN)6]3–, [Cr(H2O)5Cl]2+

2) Find the total number of 5-membered rings present in [Co(EDTA)]⊝.

3) Find the total number of stereo isomers (optical and geometrical isomers) for
[Co(en)3][Co(NO2)2(C2O4)2]

4) The total number of correct statements from the following

(A) Zn has highest density in 3d series.
(B) W has highest MP among all elements of d-block.
(C) Scandium is not a transition element because it does not show variable oxidation states
(D) V2O5 reacts with alkalies as well as acids to give and respectively
(E) Green manganate is paramagnetic with one unpaired electron but the permanganate is
diamagnetic.
(F) First I.E order for 12th group is Zn > Hg > Cd

5) How many of the following statements with regards to the lanthanides (Ln) is/are correct.
i. The common oxidation state of Ln is +3
ii. They form LnN type compound when reacted with N2.
iii. Ln can produce H2(g) when it is treated with dil. HCl as well as H2O
iv. All are basic.
v. Misch metal; an alloy of lanthanoids has approx 5% Fe and traces of S, C, Ca and Al.
6) Determine total number of atoms in per unit formula of (A), (B) & (C). {(A), (B) & (C) are 'Cr'
containing compounds}

MATHEMATICS

SECTION-I(i)

1) If A is a non-singular square matrix and A2 – A + I = 0 then A–1 =

(A) A
(B) A + I
(C) I – A
(D) A – I

2) Let , where a, b, c are positive integers. If tr(A) = 7 then greatest value of |A|
(Note tr(A) denotes trace of matrix)

(A) 14
(B) 15
(C) 12
(D) 10

3)

If system of linear equations (a – 1) x + z = α, x + (b – 1) y = β and and y + (c – 1) z = γ where

and , does not have a unique solution, then maximum possible value of
is

(A) 5
(B) 1
(C) 3
(D) 4

4) If a, b & c are unequal natural numbers, then is equal to -

(A) a + b + c
(B) a + b
(C) b + c
(D) 0

SECTION-I(ii)

1) If , then which of the following is(are) INCORRECT (where A–1 is inverse of

matrix A, I is an unit matrix of order 3, adj A is adjoint of matrix A, |A| denotes determinant value of
matrix A.)

(A)
is equal to 288

(B)

(C)
is equal to 16

(D)

2) Which of the following determinant(s) vanish(es) ?

(A)

(B)
(a, b, c ≠ 0)

(C)

(D)

(x, y, z > 0, x, y, z ≠ 1)

3)

If A and B are square matrices of order 'n' such that A is symmetric, B is skew symmetric and

, then (where I is unit matrix)-

(where |X| denotes determinant of matrix X)
(A) |B – A| = 1, if n is odd
(B) |B – A| = 1, if n is even
(C) |B + A| = 1, if n is odd
(D) |B + A| = 1, if n is even

SECTION-II(i)

Common Content for Question No. 1 to 2

Consider system of equations x – 2y + z = 0, kx – y + 2z = 0 and 2x – y + z = 0

1) The value of k for which system of equation has non trivial solutions is :

2) If k = 5, then value of is:

Common Content for Question No. 3 to 4

Let x, y, z ∈ R+ & D =
On the basis of above information, answer the following questions:

3) If x, y, z are the roots of t3 – 21t2 + bt – 343 = 0, b ∈ R, then D is equal to-

4) If x ≠ y ≠ z & x, y, z are in A.P. and D = 0, then 2xy2 z + x2 z2 is equal to-

SECTION-II(ii)

1) A3 × 3 is a matrix such that |A|=a, B = (adj A) such that |B|= b. Find the value of

(ab2 + a2b + 1)S where S= up to ∞, and a = 3.

2) Let and are two matrices such that AB = (AB)–1 and AB

≠ I (where I is an identity matrix of order 3 × 3).

Find the value of Tr. ,

where Tr. (A) denotes the trace of matrix A.

3) If the system of linear equations

2x + y – z = 3
x–y–z=α
3x + 3y + βz = 3
has infinitely many solution, then α + β – αβ is equal to _________.

4) Let then the value of is

5) If is a skew symmetric matrix (where α, β, γ are distinct) & the

value of is λ then |10λ| is equal to

6) If and then the value of |a-1 + b-1 + c-1| is equal to---

 ANSWER KEYS

PHYSICS

SECTION-I(i)

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

SECTION-I(ii)

Q. 5 6 7
A. A,B,C A,B,C,D A,B,C,D

SECTION-II (i)

Q. 8 9 10 11
A. 1.06 to 1.08 89.00 0.56 to 0.57 0.00

SECTION-II (ii)

Q. 12 13 14 15 16 17
A. 22 8 9 30 15 8

CHEMISTRY

SECTION-I(i)

Q. 18 19 20 21
A. C D A D

SECTION-I(ii)

Q. 22 23 24
A. A,B B,C,D A,B,C

SECTION-II (i)

Q. 25 26 27 28
A. 2 3 216.00 3.00

SECTION-II(ii)

Q. 29 30 31 32 33 34
A. 5 5 6 3 5 18

MATHEMATICS
 SECTION-I(i)

Q. 35 36 37 38
A. C B D D

SECTION-I(ii)

Q. 39 40 41
A. C,D A,B,C,D B,C,D

SECTION-II(i)

Q. 42 43 44 45
A. 5.00 4.5 0.00 3.00

SECTION-II(ii)

Q. 46 47 48 49 50 51
A. 225 100 5 29 600 3
 SOLUTIONS

PHYSICS

1)

For a mirror, .
Given

The longitudinal magnification is .

Thus, the velocity of the image is:

The negative sign indicates the image moves opposite to the direction of the object.
Since the object moves towards the mirror (+ve x-direction), the image moves away from the
mirror.

2)

The relation between refractive index and angle of minimum deviation is:

Given and ;

3)

The power of the equivalent mirror is Power of the plano-convex lens

Power of the plane mirror .

The focal length of the equivalent mirror is

Since F is negative, it behaves as a concave mirror of focal length 20 cm.
4)

Let i be the angle of incidence, r the angle of refraction and the angle of incidence at the
curved surface.

For TIR at the curved surface, , where

By Snell's law at the entry face,

Thus:

Given

Max incidence angle .

5)

(A) Real images by a convex lens using displacement method

require Here (Correct)

(B) Separation is . (Correct)

(C) and . The ratio of image sizes is , which is

exactly the squared ratio of object distances. (Correct)

(D) The correct formula is (Incorrect).

6)

Dispersions: .
Deviations:
(A) Achromatic (zero dispersion): (Correct)
(B) Direct vision (zero deviation): (Correct)
(C) Net deviation in achromatic combination: .
(Correct)

(D) Dispersion power of prism 1: (Correct).

7)

Refraction from denser to rarer medium:

8)

For eyepiece:

Distance of intermediate image from objective:

For objective:

9)

Magnifying power

10)

If the ray completely retraces its path, it must strike the silvered face (AC) normally.
Thus, the ray is parallel to the normal of face AC.
The angle between the normal to AB and the normal to AC is 30°.
Hence, the angle of refraction r at face AB is 30°.
Applying Snell’s law at face

Rounded to two decimal places, it is 0.56.

11)

With silvering removed, the ray still refracts at at the first face. At the second face,
the angle of incidence is
By Snell’s law at the second face,

The angle of emergence is 0.

12) Object is 2 cm from M1 and 8 cm from M2. 1st image in M1: 2 cm behind M1. 1st image in
M2: 8 cm behind M2. 2nd image in M1: Reflection of 1st image of M2. Distance from M1 = 10 +
8 = 18 cm. Image is 18 cm behind M1. 2nd image in M2: Reflection of 1st image of M1. Distance
from M2 = 10 + 2 = 12 cm. Image is 12 cm behind M2. 3rd image in M1: Reflection of 2nd
image of M2. Distance from M1 = 10 + 12 = 22 cm. Image is 22 cm behind M1.

13)

Equivalent focal length formula:

14)

Radius of the circle of illumination is

15)

Magnifying power of a telescope in normal adjustment is

16)

Using mirror formula:

Distance between object and image

17)

In air:

In liquid:
CHEMISTRY

18)

Molecular weight of Q is greater than Y.

19) Question Explanation:

Find the incorrect statement about f-block elements.
Concept:
This question is based on properties of lanthanides.
Solution:
It can form other carbides such as Ln3C, LnC2, Ln2C3
Final Answer:
The correct option is (4)

20) Explanation Question: Question asked incorrect statement about zeise's salt
Concept: Based on E.A.N rule
Solution: K[Pt Cl3 (C2H4)] H2O
Pt oxi'd4 no = + 2
P + atoms no = 78
E.A.N = Z– O.N.+ 2 × C.N
= 78 – (+2) + 2 × 4
= 78 + 6
= 84

21)

V3+ ⇒ = 2 × 0.4 Δ0

= –0.8 D0
–
= 2 unpaired e
µ = 2.89 Bm

0 0
2+
Co ⇒ [2 × 0.6 Δ – 5 × 0.4 Δ ]
= –0.8 Δ0

3 unpaired e– ⇒ µ = 3.87 BM
hence d7 configuration is of Co2+

22)

23) Generally square planar complexes do not show optical isomerism due to plane of
symmetry expect when the ligand have chiral centre present in it.
Here bn have chiral centre as shown below bn:

24) Question Explanation: We need to identify the incorrect statement based on lanthanoid
contraction and alloy formation trends.
Concept: Alloys Formation
Lanthanoid contraction → 4d and 5d elements have nearly identical radii → affects density and
ideal solid solution formation (Hume–Rothery rules).
Solution:
(1) Zr ≈ Hf (almost same radii) → similar properties → difficult separation → correct
(2) Nb ≈ Ta radii → negligible lattice strain → ideal solid solution → correct
(3) 5d elements have similar volume but higher mass → density nearly doubles → correct
(4) Ti (132 pm) is much smaller than Zr (160 pm), while Zr ≈ Hf → Ti–Zr is less ideal than
Zr–Hf→ incorrectFinal Answer: Option 1, 2, 3

25)

NO2 ligands at cis-position only are exchangeable.

26) When NO2 at trans position ligand exchange is not possible.

27)

28) Na2Cr2O7.2H2O
 29)

30) Explain the question : Count 5-membered rings in [Co(EDTA)]–.

Concept : This question is based on chelation by polydentate ligands.
Solution : The complex is [Co(EDTA)]– , where EDTA 4– (ethylenediaminetetraacetate) is a
hexadentate ligand. it binds to the central Co3+ ion through its two nitrogen atoms and four
oxygen atoms from its carboxylate groups. This binding forms multiple stable chelate rings.
1. Ethylenediamine ring (E-ring): The central part of the EDTA molecule is an ehtylenediamine
backbone (–N–CH2–CH2–N–). When both nitrogen atoms coordinate to the cobalt ion, they form
a five-membered ring with the atoms Co–N–C–C–N. There is one such ring.
2. Glycinate rings (G-rings): Each of the two nitrogen atoms is also connected to two acetate
arms (–CH2–COO–). When each of these four arms coordinates to the cobalt ion through an
oxygen atom, it forms a five-membered ring with the atoms Co–N–C–C–O. There are four such
rings.
The total number of 5-membered rings is the sum of the E-ring and the G-rings: 1 + 4 = 5.

31)

32)

33) All are correct

34)
total number of atoms in A, B & C = 5 + 7 + 6 = 18.

MATHEMATICS

35) A – A2 = I ⇒ A (I – A) = I ⇒ A–1 = I – A

36) a + b + c = 7 and |A| = abc + b

Let a = 2, b = 3, c = 2
|A|max ⇒ 15

37) .....(1)
.....(2)
.....(3)
For no unique solution D = 0
(a – 1) (b – 1) (c – 1) + 1 = 0

38)

39) Using characteristic equation λ1 = 2, λ2 + λ3 = 3 ; |A| = 2

We get A3 – 5A2 + 7A – 2I = 0

(A)

= 32 × 9 = 288

(B) (A–1)2 = (A – 5I + 7A–1)

(C) |A5 – 2A4| = |A|4|A – 2I| = 0
As 2 is an eigen value
(D) 2A–1 = 7I + A2 – 5A

40) (A)

∴
Take abc common from C2 & C3

Apply C1 → C1 + C2 + C3
(B)

∴
C3 → C3 + C2

⇒
(C) C1 → C1 – C2 ; C2 → C0 – C3

(D)
Take log(xyz) common from C1
Take log(y) common from C2
Take log(z) common from C3

41)

2B + A = I ...(1)
T T
⇒ 2B + A = I
⇒ –2B + A = I ...(2)
adding (1) and (2) we get
A = I, B = O (Null matrix)
 ⇒
according as n is even or odd respectively.

42) = (k – 5)
For non- trivial solution k = 5 and x = –t, y = t, z = 3t. t ∈ R

43) = (k – 5)
For non- trivial solution k = 5 and x = –t, y = t, z = 3t. t ∈ R

44)

= (xyz) (x – y)(y – z)(z – x) (xy + yz + zx) – (x – y) (y – z) (z – x) (x + y + z)

= (x – y)(y – z)(z – x) {xyz (xy + yz + zx) – (x + y + z)}
x + y + z = 21 ⇒ AM(x, y, z) = 7
xyz = 343 ⇒ GM(x, y, z) = 7
AM = GM ⇒ x = y = z
⇒x=y=z=7
⇒D=0

45)
= (xyz) (x – y)(y – z)(z – x) (xy + yz + zx) – (x – y) (y – z) (z – x) (x + y + z)
= (x – y)(y – z)(z – x) {xyz (xy + yz + zx) – (x + y + z)}
x≠y≠z 2y = x + z
D=0
⇒ xyz(xy + yz + zx) = x + y + z
⇒ xyz(2y2 + zx) – 3y = 0
⇒ y(2y2 xz + z2 x2 – 3) = 0
⇒ 2y2 xz + z2 x2 = 3

46)
|B| = b ⇒ |adj A| = b
a2 = b ⇒ b = 9
(ab2 + a2b + 1)S = 225

47)
–1 2
(AB) = (AB) ⇒ (AB) = I ⇒ x = –1/5
tr(AB + (AB) + (AB)3 + ...... + (AB)100) = tr (AB + I + AB + I ...... + I) = tr (50AB + 50I)
2

= tr (50AB + 50I) = 50 (10x + 1) + 50(3) = 50(–1) + 150 = 100

Final Answer: 100.

48) 2 × (i) – (ii) – (iii) gives :

–(1 + β)z = 3 – α
For infinitely many solution
β + 1 = 0 = 3 – α ⇒ (α, β) = (3, –1)
Hence, α + β – αβ = 5
49)

50) From skew symmetric matrix

aα2 + bα + c = 0, aβ2 + bβ + c = 0
aγ2 + bγ + c = 0
⇒ ax2 + bx + c = 0 has three roots
a=b=c=0

51)

Conceptual