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PART-1 : MATHEMATICS

SECTION-I

1) If α, β, γ are roots of the equation x3 – 3x + 1 = 0, then

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

2) If p & q are two real numbers satisfying the relation 2p2 – 3p – 1 = 0 and q2 + 3q – 2 = 0
respectively
and pq ≠ 1, then

(A) log10|(pq + p + 1)| = log10|q|

(B)

(C) pq > 0
(D) pq < 0

3) The graph of quadratic polynomial ƒ(x) = ax2 + bx + c is shown below which of the following are

correct ?

(A)

(B) |β – α| > 2
(C) ƒ(x) > 0 ∀ x ∈ (0, β)
(D) abc < 0

4) If A = {ϕ, {ϕ}}, then the power set of A is

(A) {ϕ, {ϕ}, {ϕ, {ϕ}}}

(B) {ϕ, {ϕ}, {{ϕ}}, A}
(C) {ϕ, {{ϕ}}, {A}}
(D) {{ϕ}, {{ϕ}}}
5) If A = (–2,2) and B = (–∞, –1] ∪ [5, ∞) then which of the following is incorrect ?

(A) A – B = [–1, 2)
(B) A ∪ B = R – (2, 5)
(C) B – A = R – (–2, 5)
(D) A ∩ B = (–2, –1)

6) If has equal roots, then -

(A) b2 = ac
(B) a2 = bc
(C) c2 = ab
(D) 2b = a + c

SECTION-II

1) If x be a real number such that x3 + 4x = 8 then the value of expression x7 + 64x2 is

2) Let f(x) be polynomial of degree 5 with leading coefficient unity such that f(1) = 5; f(2) = 4; f(3) =
3; f(4) = 2; f(5) = 1 then value of f(6) is

3) If equations ax2 + bx + a = 0 , a, b ∈ N and x3 + 2x2 – 2x – 1 = 0 have two roots common, then

minimum value of (2a + 3b) is :-

4) If α and β are roots of equation

x2 – 7x + 1 = 0 then =

5) Let α, β (α > β) be the roots of the quadratic equation x2 – x – 4 = 0. If Pn = αn – βn, n ∈ , then

is equal to _____.

6) In a class of 42 students, the number of students studying different subjects are 23 in

Mathematics, 24 in Physics, 19 in Chemistry, 12 in Mathematics and Physics 9 in Mathematics and
Chemistry, 7 in Physics and Chemistry and 4 in all the three subjects. Then find number of students
who have taken exactly one subject.

SECTION-III
1) The value of is

2) The sum of all real values of x for which is equal to ___

3) If (x4 +x2 + 1) + (x2 + x + 1) > 0 ∀ x ∈ R, then minimum integral value of a is

4) Number of integer(s) satisfying the equation , is equal to

5) How many ordered pairs of integers which satisfy the equation ?

6) is equal to

PART-2 : PHYSICS

SECTION-I

1)

For the equation x = AC sin (Bt) + D e(BCt), where x and t represent position and time respectively,
which of the following is/are CORRECT?

(A) Dimension of AC is LT–1.

(B) Dimension of B is T–1.
(C) Dimension of AC and D are same.
(D) Dimension of C is T–1.

2) The displacement x of a particle depends on time t as : x = αt2 – βt3

(A) The particle will return to its starting point after time α/β.
(B) The particle will come to rest after time 2α/3β.
(C) The initial velocity of the particle was zero but its initial acceleration was not zero.
(D) Acceleration will be zero at t = α/3β.

3) If velocity of the particle is given by v = , where x denotes the position of the particle and
initially particle was at x = 4m, then which of the following are correct.
(A) At t = 2 s, the position of the particle is at x = 9m
(B) Particle acceleration at t = 2 s is 1 m/s2
(C) Particle acceleration is 1/2 m/s2 through out the motion
(D) Particle will never go in negative direction from its starting position

4) A stone is projected vertically upwards at t = 0 second. The net displacement of stone is zero in
time interval between t = 0 second to t = T seconds. Pick up the correct statement :

(A)
From time second to second, the average velocity is zero.

The change in velocity from time t = 0 to second is same as change in velocity from
(B)
second to second.

The distance travelled from t = 0 to second is larger than distance travelled from
(C)
second to second

The distance travelled from second to second is half the distance travelled from
(D)
second to t = T second.

5) Which of the following is/are true statement?

(A) A vector cannot be divided by another vector.

(B) Dot product of two vectors is a scalar.
(C) Since addition of vectors is commutative therefore vector subtraction is also commutative.
The resultant of two equal forces of magnitude F acting at a point is F if the angle between the
(D)
two forces is 120º.

6) A particle moves with an initial velocity v0 and retardation βv, where v is its velocity at any time t
(β is a positive constant).

(A) the particle will cover a total distance of v0/β.

(B) the particle will continue to move for a very long time.
(C) the particle will stop shortly.
(D) the velocity of particle will become v0/2 after time 1/β.

SECTION-II

1) The velocity of a particle traveling in a straight line is given by v(t) = 5 – 6e–t/2 m/s, where time t is
in seconds and t ≥ 0. If the particle is observed at x = 7m at the instant t = 0, its position x is

expressed as function of time x(t) = at + be–t/2 + c. Find numerical value of .

2) A bus starts moving rectilinearly, or in a straight line first with acceleration a = 5 m/s2 (the initial
velocity is equal to zero), then uniformly, and finally, decelerating at the same rate it comes to stop.
The total time of motion equals t = 25 s. The average velocity during that time is equal to
. How long does the bus move uniformly ?

3) A driver takes 0.20 s to apply the brakes after he sees a need for it. This is called the reaction
time of the driver. If he is driving car at a speed of 54 km/h and the brakes cause a deceleration of
6.0 m/s2, find the distance travelled by the car (in m) before it stops, after he sees the need to put
the brakes.

4)

Water drops fall from a tap on the floor 5 m below at regular intervals of time, the first drop striking
the floor when the fifth drop begins to fall. The height (in m) of the third drop from the ground, at
the instant when the first drop strikes the ground, will be (g = 10 ms–2)

5) If force = , where α and β are constants. The dimensions of α are MxLyTz. The value of
(x + y + z) will be

6) Two vectors have magnitudes 5 and 3 units but unknown directions, the angle between these two
vectors is in degree such that resultant vector makes maximum angle with vector of 5 unit. Find
the value of 10sin .

SECTION-III

1) Viscous force acting on a spherical ball is given by F = 6π ηrv, where r is radius of the ball, v is
the velocity of the ball & η is coefficient of viscosity. Dimension formula of η is given by [η] =
MaL–bT–c. Find the value of a + b + c.

2) In a new system of units, the unit of mass is 100 g, unit of length is 4m and unit of time is 2 sec. If

the numerical value of 10 J in this system is N, fill the value of .

3)

If and are two non-collinear unit vectors and if , then the value of .

is . Find the value of x.

4) A vector is shown in the figure. Its magnitude is R. Its x-component is of magnitude units. R
is equal to

5) A particle is thrown upwards from ground. It experiences a constant air resistance which can
produce a retardation of 2 m/s2 opposite to the direction of velocity of particle. The ratio of time of

ascent to the time of descent is . Where α and β are integers. Find minimum value of α + β [g =
10 m/s2]

6) The velocity of a particle moving along x axis is given by v2 = 4x –2x2. Find magnitude of its

acceleration when

PART-3 : CHEMISTRY

SECTION-I

1) The set of quantum number of an unpaired electron of nitrogen atom is n = 2, ℓ = 1, m = 0 & s =

+ . Which among the following set of quantum number is possible for other unpaired electrons of
nitrogen atom
n ℓ m s

(1) 2 1 0 –

(2) 2 1 –1 +

(3) 2 1 +1 +

(4) 2 0 1 –

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

2) Consider the following six electronic configurations (remaining inner orbitals are completely
filled) and mark the correct option.
(A) Stability order : II > I > IV > III
(B) Order of spin multiplicity : IV > III = I > II
(C) III is not possible according to Hund's rule
(D) V Violate Pauli exclusion principle

3) Which of the following comparison(s) represent the correct order of properties indicated against
it?

(A) P > F > Si : Covalent radii

(B) HF > HCl : Bond polarity
(C) H > Li > Na : Ionisation energy
(D) Cl > O > Ne : Electron affinity

4) Select equations having endothermic step

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

5)

Which of the following statement(s) are CORRECT?

(A) Among alkali metals Cesium has lowest ionisation energy

(B) Vanderwaal's radius of Br is more than its covalent radius of it
(C) Size of Li+ is less than size of Mg2+
(D) He atom is having highest ionisation energy in the periodic table.

6) Out of the following which represent group of amphoteric oxides -

(A) Na2O, SnO, Al2O3

(B) SnO, SnO2
(C) PbO, PbO2, ZnO
(D) BeO, Ga2O3, Al2O3

SECTION-II

1) Find maximum number of electrons in Al in which =0:

2) The difference of number of nodal planes in 3dxy and 5px orbital is

3) Find the value of , where

x = atomic number of element having zero unpaired e– in 3d series
y = atomic number of element having maximum number of unpaired e– in 3d series

4) The permisible value of m if changed as –2ℓ to +2ℓ (all integral values) and all the other
permisible value does not change.
Considering the above change the maximum number of electrons in 3d subshell?

5) If value of spin quantum number(s) = –1/2, 0, +1/2 then calculate number of groups in the new
form of periodic table if all other rules of electronic configurations are remain same.

6)

Number of elements having maximum covalency ≥ 5.

C, N, Si, P, Be, Al, S, I, F, Cl

SECTION-III

1) The magnetic moment of Ni+x ion (Z = 28) is about 2.82 B.M. The value of x is.

2) The number of species having electron affinity more than phosphorous (P) is
N, O, S, C, F, Cl, Si, O–, P–, Na+

3) Write the approximate EA of atom X in eV/atom unit using the data given below:
I.E. of X = 13.0 eV/atom
E.N. of X = 3.05 (on pauling scale)

4) Count the number of pairs in which radius of first specie is greater than the second specie
(H+, H–), (Mg2+, Li+), (F–, O2–), (S2–, Ca2+), (Na+, Al3+), (Cu, Zn), (Y,La)

5) IP1 and IP2 of element X are 200 kcal mol–1 and 400 kcal mol–1. The energy required for the below

reaction is ‘a’ kcal mol–1. Then is:

6) From the following list of enthalpies, find the number of enthalpies which are not required to
prepare Born-Haber cycle of formation of ionic solid NaI
ΔHSub (Na), ΔHSub (I2), ΔHDiss (I2), ΔHHyd (Na+), ΔHHyd (I–), ΔHI.E. (I), ΔHeg (I), ΔHL.E. (NaI), ΔHI.E.
(Na+)
 ANSWER KEYS

PART-1 : MATHEMATICS

SECTION-I

Q. 1 2 3 4 5 6
A. B,C,D A,B,D A,B,C,D B A,B,D B

SECTION-II

Q. 7 8 9 10 11 12
A. 128.00 120.00 11.00 47.00 16.00 22.00

SECTION-III

Q. 13 14 15 16 17 18
A. 4 6 4 5 7 2

PART-2 : PHYSICS

SECTION-I

Q. 19 20 21 22 23 24
A. B,C A,B,C,D A,C,D A,B,C A,B,D A,B

SECTION-II

Q. 25 26 27 28 29 30
A. 0.00 15.00 21.75 3.75 -2.00 8.00

SECTION-III

Q. 31 32 33 34 35 36
A. 3 5 2 8 5 1

PART-3 : CHEMISTRY

SECTION-I

Q. 37 38 39 40 41 42
A. B,C A,B,D B,C,D A,C,D A,B,D B,C,D

SECTION-II

Q. 43 44 45 46 47 48
A. 9.00 1.00 1.50 18.00 27.00 4.00
 SECTION-III

Q. 49 50 51 52 53 54
A. 2 7 4 2 6 4
 SOLUTIONS

PART-1 : MATHEMATICS

1) α + β + γ = 0
αβ + βγ + γα = –3
αβγ = –1
x3 = 3x – 1
x4 = 3x2 – x
Σα4 = 3Σα2 – Σα = 18

2)

p and are roots of 2x2 – 3x – 1 = 0

...(1)

...(2)
(1) + (2)

pq + p + 1 = q

3) β > 1 & α < –1

also, α + β > 0
∴ abc < 0
If x ∈ (0, β) graph lies above x-axis
ƒ(x) > 0
⇒ β > 1 & α < –1 ⇒ |β – α| < 2

4) Explanation:
We have given set A and we have to find power set of A.

Concept:
This question is based on types of sets.

Solution:
Given A = {ϕ, {ϕ}}
Total subsets of A are ϕ, {ϕ}, {{ϕ}}, {ϕ, {ϕ}}
so, power set of A = {ϕ, {ϕ}, {{ϕ}}, {ϕ, {ϕ}} }
P(A) = {ϕ,{ϕ}, {{ϕ}}, A}
Final Answer: Option (2) is correct

5) Question Explanation:
Find the correct relationship between two sets A and B.

Concept:
Set Difference & Number Line Analysis

Solution:
Given:

Option 1: : Elements in A not in B. Since B includes up to .

(Incorrect).
Option 2: : Combines both. Intervals are , which is .
(Incorrect).
Option3 : : Elements in B not in A. B contains and . Removing A (the
portion between –2 and 2) leaves .
This is equivalent to .
Option 4: : Common region is . (Incorrect).

Final Answer: Option (3)

6)
∴ one root is unity, hence other root is also unity.

7) x3 + 4x = 8

8)

Question Explanation: Determining the value of a polynomial using root-based construction.

Concept: Factor Theorem and Polynomial Construction.

Solution:
Let .

Since 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 are roots and the leading coefficient is 1:

To find f(6):

f(6) = 120

Final Answer: 120

9) x3 + 2x2 – 2x – 1 = (x – 1)(x2 + 3x + 1)
x2 + 3x + 1 = 0
2
ax + bx + a = 0
a = 1, b = 3.

10) (B) α + β = 7, αβ = 1, = α, =β

11) Pn = αn – βn x2 – x – 4 = 0

__(1)
n n n–1 n–1
As Pn – Pn–1 = (α – β ) – (α – β )
= αn–2(α2 –α) – βn–2 (β2–β)
= 4(αn–2– βn–2)
Pn – Pn–1 = 4 Pn–2
Hence Expression (1)

= 16

12) n (M) = 23, n (P) = 24, n (C) = 19

=
=

= 24 - 12 - 7 + 4 = 9
= 19 - 7 - 9 + 4 = 23 - 16 = 7
n exact one subject = 6 + 9 + 7 = 22

13) Question Explanation: We are given a expression we need to find value of this.

Concept: Properties of logarithm.

Solution:

Let

Squaring both side

18y2 = 4 – y
⇒ 18y2 + y – 4 = 0
⇒ 18y2 + 9y – 8y – 4 = 0
⇒ 9y(2y + 1) – 4(2y + 1) = 0
⇒ (9y – 4)(2y + 1) = 0

⇒ (rejected)

So,

Final Answer: 4

14)

OR

Sum of Roots = 6 No solution.

15) Solution:

Since coeff.. of x2 is + ve
So, D < 0
 ⇒
⇒a>3
So smallest integral value of a is 4. Final Answer: 4

16) Case 1 : x2 – 9x + 20 = 0
x = 4,5
Case 2 : x2 – 5x + 5 = 1
x2 – 5x + 4 = 0
x = 4, x = 1
Case 3 : x2 – 5x + 5 = –1 and
x2 – 9x + 20 = even
x = 2,3
2
and x – 9x + 20 is even number for x = 2,3
Those x = 1,2,3,4,5 satisfy the equation.

17)
⇒ 2(n+2m) –nm = 0
⇒ 2n + 4m –mn – 8 + 8 = 0
⇒ (m–2) (n–4) = 8
2 4
4 2
–2 –4 (rejected) m = 0, n = 0
–4 –2
1 8
–1 –8
8 1
–8 –1
Number of ordered pairs = 7

18)

PART-2 : PHYSICS

19)

[X] = [A.C] = [D] = L

& [Bt] = 1
[B] = [T–1]
[BCt] = 1
∴ [C] = 1

20)

X = αt2 – βt3
(a) Now for x = 0
t2 (α – βt) = 0 ⇒ t = 0 & α/β
Particle will return to its starting position after α/β time.

(b) at v = 0

(c) at t = 0

(d) At
So not force B zero.

21)

At t = 0; x = 4
c = 4.

At t = 2, x = (3)2 = 9m

Particle will never go in negative direction.

acceleration =

22)

t = 0 → u, T/8 → v1 ,
T/4 → v2 , 3T/8 → v3

(A)
Distance travelled in

is equal to is
So vavg. = 0
(B) v2 – u = V3 – v1 {v – u = at}
(C)

0 to =

23) 1. vector cannot be divided by vector 2. Ang. displacement is scalar

3. If two for cws 'f' acting at 120° tree resultant

resultant

24)

1.

2. a = –βv =

For v = 0 ⇒ t = ∞

4.

25) V(t) = 5 – 6e–t/2

x(t) = at + be–t/2 + c
at t = 0
x (0) = 7
7=0+b+c ......(i)

v(t) = a – ⇐
a=5

⇐
Putting Value of b in eqn (i)
c = –5

26) Let t be the time up to which bus accelerates or decelerates. The maximum velocity
attained in this duration is 5t. The time up to which car moves uniformly = 25 – 2t. The
velocity-time graph of the motion of car is drawn as in Figure.
Given the average velocity in whole time of motion

The average velocity from the graph can be obtained as

or
or
or

But t = 20 is not possible

t=5s
The time up to which car moves uniformly

27)
 Correct Answer 21.75

28)
time taken by first drop to strike the ground.
Let the time interval b/w two drops be T
4T = 1
T = 0.25 sec.
Therefore third drop falls from the tap after 0.5 sec. of the first are
When 1st drop is about to strike the ground third drop has travelled for 0.5 seconds

= 1.25 m
Height from the ground = 5 – 1.25
= 3.75 m

29)

Correct Answer –2

30)

31)

32)

[Energy] = ML2T–2
In new system

1 unit of energy =

= =

Now = 1 unit of energy in new system

1J = 10 J = unit = 25 unit

33)

a1 = a2 = 1
and
 Now

34)

35)

Let a be the retardation produced by resistive force, ta and td be the time of ascent and time of
descent respectively.
If the particle rises upto a height h
By 3rd equation of motion
Initial velocity, …..(1)
and final velocity at the end of the motion …..(2)

by 1st equation of motion and …..(3)

from (1), (2) and (3)

∴ = = =

Ans.

36)

Correct Answer 1

PART-3 : CHEMISTRY

37)

Explain the question: Identify the correct quantum numbers for the remaining two unpaired
electrons in a Nitrogen atom.

Concept: Hund's Rule of Maximum Multiplicity.

Solution:

A. Nitrogen : Three electrons occupy separate orbitals with parallel spins.

B. Given: One electron is in with spin .
C. Remaining: The other two must occupy the empty orbitals ( and ) and keep the

same spin to minimize repulsion.

D. Match: Option (2) ( ) and Option (3) ( ) fit perfectly.

 Final Answer: Options 2 and 3 are correct.

38)

The correct answer is option (A),(B),(D)

39) Si is larger than P.

40) The correct answer is option (A),(C),(D)

41)

(A) ⇒ Correct
(B) Vander waal's radius > Covalent radius (for same atom)
(C) Size Li+ > Mg2+ (plase remember)
(D) Highest I.E. ⇒ He

42)

Question Explanation: Identifying groups consisting solely of amphoteric oxides.

Concept: Nature of Oxides.
Solution: Amphoteric oxides are those that react with both acids and bases. Common
amphoteric oxides include those of Be, Al, Ga, Sn, Pb, and Zn. Basic oxides are formed by
highly electropositive metals like Na.

A. Set 1: Na2O is basic.

B. Set 2: SnO, SnO2 are amphoteric. Correct.
C. Set 3: PbO, PbO2, ZnO are amphoteric. Correct.
D. Set 4: BeO, Ga2O3, Al2O3 are amphoteric. Correct.

Final Answer: SnO, SnO2; PbO, PbO2, ZnO; BeO, Ga2O3, Al2O3

43)

Al = 1s22s22p63s23p1

If ℓ = 0 or m = 0 then
If will be possible for maximum 9 electrons.

44)

The correct answer is 1.00

45)
3d-series elements = Sc Ti V Cr Mn Fe Co Ni Cu Zn

Unpaired e–s = 1 2 3 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

46)

The correct answer is 18.00

47)

The correct answer is 27.00

48) Explain the question : Question is asking to choose elements having maximum covalency
≥ 5.
Concept : This question is based on valency
Solution :

Final answer : 4

49)

The correct answer is 2

50)

The correct answer is 7

51)
52) (s–2, Ca+2), (Na+, Al+3)

53) x = 200 + 400 = 600 kcal/mole.

54)

The correct answer is 4