06-07-2026

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PART-A-PHYSICS

SECTION-I(i)

1) A force is applied on the body of mass 2 kg which varies with displacement of body according to
the given graph. If initial speed is 2 m/s, find the final speed of the body :-

(A) 8 m/s
(B) 6 m/s
(C) 4 m/s
(D) 10 m/s

2) A block is projected up a smooth inclined plane having angle of inclination 60° with speed .

Maximum height (in meter) attained by block is :-

(A) 2
(B) 5
(C) 7
(D) 10

3) A body of mass m dropped from a height h reaches the ground with a speed of 1.4 .

The work done by air drag is :

(A) –0.2 mgh

(B) –0.02 mgh
(C) –0.04 mgh
(D) mgh

4) The velocity of a particle is given as . The magnitude of acceleration at point

(1, 2, 4) is _________m/s2.
(A)
(B) 9
(C)
(D) 0

5) In the system shown in figure the friction coefficient between ground and bigger block is µ. There
is no friction between both the blocks. The string connecting both the block is light, all three pulley
are light and frictionless. Then the minimum limiting value of µ so that the system remains in

equilibrium is :-

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

6) In the arrangement shown in figure, mA = mB = 2kg. String is massless and pulley is frictionless.
Block B is resting on a smooth horizontal surface and friction coefficient between blocks A and B is µ
= 0.5. What maximum horizontal force F can be applied so that block A does not slip over the block

B ? (g = 10 m/s2) :-

(A) 25 N
(B) 40 N
(C) 30 N
(D) 20 N

SECTION-I(ii)

1) A cubical box dimension L = 5/4 metre starts moving with an acceleration = 0.5 m/s2 from the
state of rest. At the same time, a stone is thrown from the origin with

velocity with respect to earth. Acceleration due to gravity The stone just touches
the roof of box and finally falls at the diagonally opposite point then :
(A)
v1 =
(B) v2 = 5

(C)
v3 =

(D)
v3 =

2) A man in a boat crosses a river from point A. If he rows perpendicular to the bank he reaches
point C(BC = 120m) in 10 minutes. If the man heads at a certain angle to the straight line AB (AB
is perpendicular to the banks) against the current he reaches point B in 12.5 minutes.

(A) The width of the river is 300m

(B) The width of the river is 200m
(C) The rowing velocity is 20m/min
(D) The rowing velocity is 30m/min

3) One end of a light spring of spring constant k is fixed to a wall and the other end is tied to a block

placed on a smooth horizontal surface. In a displacement x, the work done by the spring is . The
possible cases are

(A) the spring was initially compressed by a distance x and was finally in its natural length
(B) it was initially stretched by a distance x and finally was in its natural length
(C) it was initially in its natural length and finally in a compressed position
(D) it was initially in its natural length and finally in a stretched position

4) In case of projectile motion if two projectiles A and B are projected with same speed at angles 15°
and 75° respectively to the horizontal then :

(A) HA > HB
(B) HA < HB
(C) TA> TB
(D) TA < TB

5) A semicircular rigid cylindrical tube is placed on a horizontal floor. Two identical balls that loosely
fit inside the tube are simultaneously released from the top of the tube. Each ball moves down the
tube on either side. Which of the following statements best describe the total force of normal

reaction between the tube and the floor?

(A) It decreases continually.

(B) It increases continually.
(C) It first decreases, acquires a minimum value of then increases.
(D) The tube may leave the ground.

6) In the given diagram frame is moving with constant acceleration 4 m/s2. The string make an angle
θ with the vertical in equilibrium. If mass of body is 10kg then (g = 10 m/s2)

(A)
Value of tan

(B)
Value of
(C) Tension of string is
(D) Tension of string is 60 N

SECTION-III

1) A particle of mass 2kg moves on a smooth horizontal plane under the action of a single force
. Under this force it is displaced from (0,0) to (1m,1m). The initial speed of the particle is
√3 m/s and final speed is m/s. Find the value of k.

2) A light inextensible string that goes over a smooth fixed pulley as shown in the figure connects
two blocks of masses 0.36 kg and 0.72 kg. Taking g=10 m/s2, find the work done (in joules) by the
string on the block of mass 0.36 kg during the first second after the system is released from rest (in
Joule)

3) Position-time graph of a particle of mass 2 kg is shown in figure. Total work done on the particle

from t = 0 to t = 4s is

4) Two blocks of masses m & 2m are attached to a spring and is kept on the floor as shown. The
minimum compression in the spring from its natural length so that the block of mass 2m leaves

contact with the surfaces is N . Fill “N” is OMR sheet :-

5) 2 kg block is kept on 1 kg block as shown. The friction between 1 kg block and fixed surface is
absent and the coefficient of friction between 2 kg block and 1 kg block is μ = 0.1. A constant
horizontal force F = 4 N is applied on 1 kg block. If the work done by the friction on 1 kg block in 2s

is – XJ, then find the value of X.

PART-B-CHEMISTRY

SECTION-I(i)

1) The ratio of the wavelength of the first line of the Lyman series to the first line of the Balmer
series for the hydrogen atom is:

(A) 5 : 27
(B) 27 : 5
(C) 1 : 4
(D) 4 : 9

2) Among the following the INCORRECT order of thermal stability is :-

(A) BeO > MgO > CaO > SrO > BaO
(B) BeCO3 > MgCO3 > CaCO3 > SrCO3 > BaCO3
(C) BeSO4 < MgSO4 < CaSO4 < SrSO4 < BaSO4
(D) Li2O > Mg2O > K2O > Rb2O > Cs2O

3) Which of the bond length order data is incorrect.

(A) P–Cl > P–F in PCl3F2

(B) S–F(axial) > S – F(eq) in SF6
(C) S–F(axial) > S – F(eq) in SF4
– –
(D) NO2 < NO3 (N – O)

4) The correct order of magnitude of electron gain enthalpies of Cl, F, Te and Po is

(A) F < Cl < Te < Po

(B) Po < Te < F < Cl
(C) Te < Po < Cl < F
(D) Cl < F < Te < Po

5) If bond length is represented by 'x' & 'y' , then select the option where x > y.

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

6) Which one of the following pairs of compounds illustrates the law of multiple proportions?

(A) H2O, D2O

(B)
(C)
(D)

SECTION-I(ii)

1)

Which of the following classical assumptions in the Rutherford model are invalidated by the
discovery of the Bohr model and subsequent Quantum Mechanics

(A) Electrons move in well-defined parabolic trajectories during scattering.

(B) The acceleration of a charged particle necessarily leads to continuous radiation.
(C) The kinetic energy of an electron can take any non-negative value in a bound state.
(D) The nucleus is a point-sized positive charge at the center of the atom.

2) Which of the following statements is correct ?

(A) BCl3 is stronger Lewis acid than BF3

(B) is stronger lewis base than

(C) SiCl4 has tendency to react with H2O but CCl4 is not
(D) BCl3 is lewis acid but AlCl3 is not

3) Which of the following statement is/are CORRECT?

(A) In NSF3 both π-bonds are pπ-dπ type.

(B) The ratio of σ-bonds to π-bond in SO3 and SO2 are identical
(C) & are planar
(D) Cl2O6(s) exist as &

4) Hydrogen bonding is present in which of the following species ?

(A) CH3NH2
–
(B) CH3
(C) CH3COOH
(D) CCl3CH(OH)2

5) Choose the correct statement(s)

(A) In Moseley's equation, square root of frequency is directly proportional to atomic number
(B) Silver and gold have nearly same atomic radius
(C) Sc <Y< La (correct order of atomic size)
(D) Atomic number of mercury (Hg) is 80
6) Select the correct order according to their giver properties.

(A) F > Cl > Br > I [Order of Electronegativity]

(B) F– > Cl– > Br– > I– [Order of Hydrated radii]
(C) F– > Cl– > Br– > I– [Order of Ionic radii]
(D) F– < Cl– < Br– < I– [Order of Electrical Conductivity]

SECTION-III

1) Find out total number of correct orders among following.

(1) Ionic mobality : Na+ < Mg2+ < Aℓ+3
(2) Electron Affinity : Cl > F > Br > O > Si
(3) IE2 : Li > O > N > B > Be
(4) Acidic strength : Cl2O7 > SO3 > CO2 > Al2O3
(5) Metallic character : K > Na > Mg > As > P

2) Find the number of :

3) In which of the given species central atom is sp3

SF4, POCl3, H2O, XeO3, PCl5, OF2, SO3–2, XeO3F2, XeF4.

4) Calculate the maximum number of atoms lying in a plane in CH4 .

5) Find number of unpaired electrons when Fe does not follow (n + l) rule and filling of electron
takes place shell after shell and Hund's rule is also not obeyed.

PART-C-MATHEMATICS

SECTION-I(i)

1) If , then :-

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D) none of these

2) If the equation sin4x – (K + 2) sin2x – (K + 3) = 0 has a solution then K must lie in the interval :
(A) (–4, –2)
(B) [–3, –2)
(C) (–4, –3)
(D) [–3, –2]

3) Let α = cosθ, and , then the value of αβ + βγ + γα is

(A) depend upon θ

(B)

(C)

(D) 3

4)

If a > b > c and a3 + b3 + c3 = 3abc, then for the equation ax2 + bx + c = 0, a ≠ 0 which of the
following is true ?

(A) Both roots are real and equal

(B) One root must be positive and other must be negative
(C) Both roots must be real and positive
(D) Both roots must be negative and real

5) Consider the equation where is a natural number. Then the number

of all distinct values of n, for which the given equation has integral roots, is equal to

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

6)

In a G.P., first term is 1. If 4T2 + 5T3 is minimum then its common ratio is

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

SECTION-I(ii)
1) Let a0, a1, a2,.....be a sequence of real numbers satisfying

Then, which of the following options is/are correct ?

(A) r8 = 1013

(B)

(C)
(D)

2) Select the correct option(s) from the following:

(A)
If sin3 x cos 3x + cos3 x sin 3x = , then the value of 8 sin 4x is 4.
2 2
(B) If A = tan θ + 2 cot θ, then for all real values of θ, A ∈ [1, 3].

(C)
If cos α + cos β=1/2 and sin α + sin β=1/3, then =

(D)
cos 0° + cos + =1

3) If A, B, C are angle of a triangle ABC and [Link] = 3; [Link] = 6; then which of the
following is/are correct ?

(A)

(B) [Link] = 2

(C)

(D) tanB = 2tanA

4) Consider the equation :

and S be the solution set of above

equation, then

(A) Sum of absolute values of real solution(s) of given equation is a prime number
(B) equation has more than two real solutions

(C)

(D)
(where α, β ∈ S and α > β)

5) If one root of the equation 4x2 + 2x – 1=0 is ‘α’, then

 α can be equal to
(A)

(B)
α can be equal to
(C) other root is 4α3 – 3α
(D) other root is 4α3 + 3α

6) For the equation which of the following do not hold good?

(A) no real solution

(B) one prime solution
(C) one integral solution
(D) no irrational solution

SECTION-III

1) If x = secθ, satisfy the inequality |log|x||x–2|| ≤ 1, then least value of is

2) Let a,b,c be positive integers such that is an integer. If a,b,c are in geometric progression and

the arithmetic mean of a,b,c is b + 2, then the value of is

3) If a, b, c are the roots of the equation x3 – 2x2 + 1 = 0, then the value of

is equal to

4) The number of all the real and distinct solutions of equation (x2 + x – 2)3 + (2x2 – x – 1)3 = 27(x2 –
1)3 is

5) The value of is equal to

 ANSWER KEYS

PART-A-PHYSICS

SECTION-I(i)

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

SECTION-I(ii)

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

SECTION-III

Q. 13 14 15 16 17
A. 2 8 0 4 8

PART-B-CHEMISTRY

SECTION-I(i)

Q. 18 19 20 21 22 23
A. A B B B B D

SECTION-I(ii)

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

SECTION-III

Q. 30 31 32 33 34
A. 4 0 5 3 0

PART-C-MATHEMATICS

SECTION-I(i)

Q. 35 36 37 38 39 40
A. B D B B C B

SECTION-I(ii)

Q. 41 42 43 44 45 46
A. A,B,D A,C,D A,B,D A,C,D A,C A,B,D
 SECTION-III

Q. 47 48 49 50 51
A. 2 4 4 4 8
 SOLUTIONS

PART-A-PHYSICS

1) Explain Question : A force is applied on a body of mass 2 kg which varies with

displacement of body according to given F-s graph. If initial speed is 2 m/s and we need to find
the final speed of the body.
Concept : This question is based on work-energy theorem, force-displacement graph.
Solution : Let apply W.E.T
W = KEf – KEi

× 10 (10 + 2) = ×2×
60 = –4
= 64
Vf = 8
object is finally move at 8 m/s
Final Answer: Option (1)

2)

At highest point velocity of block =

⇒ hmax = 2.5 h = 5m

3)

By applying work energy theorem ΔK.E.

= work done by all the forces

; 0.98 mgh – 0

= mgh + Wair drag ⇒ WAirdrag = – 0.02 mgh

4)
 5)
For m
T = mg
For bigger block

N = 2mg + T
N = 3mg
bigger block will not move
If fL ≤ 2T
µN ≤ 2 × mg
µ × 3mg ≤ 2 mg
μ ≤ 2/3

6)

Explanation Question: What will be the maximeem value of F can be applied so that block A
does not slip over the block B
Concept: Newton's 2nd law and brition
Solution:

(i) Acceleration of lock 'B'

ab =
aB = 5 m/s2

(ii) For block 'A' → aA = aB ( Block A remains at rest [Link] B]

fmax = 0.5 × 20
F – 10 = 2 × aA
F = 10 + 2 × aB
F = 20 N

7)

H=
⇒ uy = 5m/s

T= 1 sec

α=4×t– a × t2 (as in × direction)

= 4x × 1 – × (0.5) × 12 ux = 3/2 m/sec

Along 2 axis = u2 × 1 ⇒ v2 = 5/4 m/sec

8)

Question Explanation:
Calculating width and rowing velocity in a river crossing scenario.
Concept:
Relative Velocity (Man-River problems).
Solution:
Case 1: Rowing Perpendicularly
Time .
Drift
.
Width .
Case 2: Reaching point B (Shortest Path)
Time .

Effective velocity
Solving for Vm and W:

Equating W:

.
.
Final Answer:
Options 2 & 3 are correct.

9)

Question Explanation: Analyzing cases where work done by a spring is positive.

Concept: Work done by a spring force.

Solution:

Work done by a spring is defined as , where and are the initial and final

displacements from the natural length. For the work done to be positive ( ), the spring
must move toward its natural length (equilibrium), meaning the spring force and displacement
are in the same direction.

Case 1 & 2: Initial displacement is x and final is 0 ( ).

. This is Positive work.

Case 3 & 4: Initial displacement is 0 and final is x ( ).

.
This is Negative work.

Final Answer: Options 1 and 2

10) Explanation : Two projectiles are thrown at different angles with some speed we have to
compare max height and time of flight
Concept : Projection motion
Solution :

Final answer :
 and

11) Option (C) and (D) are correct...

12) Question Explanation:

A simple pendulum is attached in a moving frame with acceleration makes an angle θ with the
vertical. We need to identify the correct options.

Concept: Pseudo force

Solution: Tcosθ = mg
Tsinθ = m(a)

Final Answer: Correct option (1) & (3).

13) W = ΔKE = Here W =

14)

In the given condition tension in the string

T = 4.8 N
And acceleration of each block

Let ‘S’ is the distance covered by block of mass 0.36 kg in first sec

Work done by the string

15) Slope of x-t graph = velocity

& ΔKE = 0
∴ Wnet = 0

16) For 2m to leave contact

kx = 2mg

x=

for m : – mgh +
–2mgh + kh2 = kh2 + kx2 + 2khx + mgx

x=

17) f = 2N
a1kg = 2 m/s2

S=
 W = 8J

PART-B-CHEMISTRY

18)

Explain the question: Compare series line wavelengths.

Concept: Rydberg formula: .

Solution:
The first line of the Lyman series corresponds to the transition from n2 = 2 to n1 = 1.

Using the Rydberg formula, , so .

The first line of the Balmer series corresponds to the transition from n2 = 3 to n1 = 2.

Thus, , so .

Taking the ratio: .

Final Answer: Option (1)

19) Question Explanation:

Among the following the INCORRECT order of thermal stability is

Concept:
This question is based on thermal stability.

Solution:
If multiatomic ions are present them thermal stability is decided by Fajan's rule thermal

stability
But if anion is monoatomic smaller in size then thermal stability is ∝ Lattice energy.

Final Answer: The correct option is (2).

20)

Explain Question : Identify the incorrect statement regarding the comparison of bond length
in various chemical species.
Concept : This question is based on VSEPR theory, Bent's rule, Axial vs. Equatorial bonds and
resonance.
Solution :
Bond order ∝
∴ Bond length of NO
Final answer : 2

21)

Explain the question: Rank Cl, F, Te, and Po by .

Concept: Periodic trends in electron affinity.
Solution: Electron gain enthalpy ( ) generally becomes more negative across a period
and less negative down a group. However, Chlorine has a more negative value than Fluorine
due to less inter-electronic repulsion in Cl's larger 3p orbital compared to F's compact 2p
orbital. Tellurium (Te) and Polonium (Po) are in Group 16 and have much lower (less negative)
values than the halogens (Group 17) because halogens are one electron away from a stable
noble gas configuration. Within Group 16, becomes less negative as size increases. Thus,
the order of increasingly negative enthalpy (energy released) is .

Final Answer: Option (2)

22) Explanation:
Comparison of bond length.

Concept:
Average bond a ratio.

Solution:
 CO2 CO

BO =
=2 = 1.33 =3

BO = BO =

∴
BL →

Final Answer: (2)

23) Low of multiple proportions- when two elements combine with each other to form more
than one compound. Hence SnCl2 and SnCl4 illustrates law of Multiple proportions.

24) Concepts :

A. Quantization of Energy.
B. Stationary States (Bohr's Postulate).
C. Wave-Particle Duality.

Solution:

A. (A) is incorrect in QM because electrons are described by wavefunctions, not trajectories.

B. (B) is invalidated by Bohr’s postulate of "stationary orbits" where acceleration does not result
in radiation.
C. (C) is invalidated by the quantization of energy
D. (D) is partially true but Rutherford's specific "point" assumption fails when considering the
finite size at very high energies.

Final answer: option (1) , (2), (3)

25)

Question Explanation: Identify the correct statement(s) regarding chemical properties and
bonding.

Concept: Back-bonding, d-orbital availability, and Lewis Acidity / Basicity.

Solution Analysis
1. BCl3 vs BF3 Lewis Acid: BF3 has stronger PIT — PIT back-bonding (F(2p) → B(2p)),
which stabilizes B and makes it less electron-deficient than BCl3.
• Conclusion: BCl3 is stronger Lewis acid. (Correct)
2. N(CH3)3 vs N(SiH3)3 Base: N(SiH3)3 has the N lone pair delocalized into vacant Si 3d
orbitals (pπ— pπ bonding), making the lone pair unavailable for donation.

N (CH3)3 lone pair is localized.

• Conclusion: N (CH3)3 is stronger Lewis base. (Correct)
3. SiCl4 vs CCl4 Hydrolysis: SiCl4 reacts with water because Si has vacant 3d orbitals to accept
H2O s lone pair. CCl4 does not react because C lacks d orbitals.
• Conclusion: SiCl4 reacts with H2O, CCl4 does not. (Correct)
4. BCl3 vs AICl3 Lewis Acid: Both BCl3 and AICl3 are strong Lewis acids (due to vacant p
orbitals). AICl3 dimerizes (Al2Cl6) but is still a strong Lewis acid.

• Conclusion: AICl3 is a Lewis acid. (Incorrect)

Final Answer: The correct statements are 1, 2, and 3

26) Explain question:

In the question choose connect option according to chemical bonding of molecule.

Concept:
Hybridisation.

Solution:

Final Answer: Option (1, 2, 3, and 4)

27) Question Explanation: Identify which of the provided chemical species exhibit
intermolecular or intramolecular hydrogen bonding.
Concept: Hydrogen Bonding Requirements.
Solution: Hydrogen bonding occurs when a hydrogen atom is covalently bonded to a highly
electronegative atom (typically F, O, or N) and is attracted to another electronegative atom
 with a lone pair.
It is present in , and .

Option 1. (Methylamine): The hydrogen atoms are bonded directly to a nitrogen

atom. This allows for the formation of intermolecular hydrogen bonds between the N-H group
of one molecule and the nitrogen lone pair of another.
Option 3. (Acetic Acid): This molecule contains a hydroxyl group (-OH) where
hydrogen is bonded to oxygen. It readily forms intermolecular hydrogen bonds, often existing
as dimers in the vapor phase or non-polar solvents.
Option 4. (Chloral Hydrate): The hydrogen atoms of the -OH groups form
hydrogen bonds with the nearby highly electronegative chlorine atoms on the adjacent carbon.

In Option 2 ( ), hydrogen is bonded to carbon, which is not electronegative enough to

participate in hydrogen bonding.
Final Answer: Option 1, 3, and 4

28) Question Explanation: Each statement is related to atomic structure and periodic trends.
We check them using standard concepts of atomic number, atomic size, and Moseley's
[Link]:

A. Moseley's law: The square root of the frequency of characteristic X-rays is directly
proportional to the atomic number.
B. Atomic size trends: Due to lanthanoid contraction, elements like Ag and Au have nearly similar
atomic radii.
C. Atomic size increases down a group and generally decreases across a period.
D. Atomic number is a fixed fundamental property of an element.

Solution:

A. Moseley's law states so the square root of frequency is directly proportional to

atomic number → Correct.
B. Silver (Ag) and gold (Au) have nearly the same atomic radius due to lanthanoid contraction →
Correct.
C. Scandium < Yttrium < Lanthanum is the correct increasing order of atomic size down the
group → Correct.
D. Mercury (Hg) has atomic number 80 → Correct.

Final Answer: Correct statements are 1, 2, 3, and 4.

29) F > Cl > Br > I [Order of Electronegativity]

F– > Cl– > Br– > I– [Order of Hydrated radii]
F– < Cl– < Br– > I– [Order of Electrical Conductivity]

30) Correct ⇒ All

31) Explain the Question : Find pπ – pπ bonds in IO3–

Concept : This question is based on hybridization and pπ – dπ bonding.
Solution :
IO3⊝
2pπ – 5pπ = 0
 2pπ – 4dπ = 2
Final Answer : 0

32) Question Explanation : In which of the given species central atom is sp3
Concept : This question is based on steric number (VSEPR Theory).
Solution :

SO3–2 → sp3

Final Answer : 5

33)

CH4 is tetrahedral and 3 atoms are lying in a plane.

34) Here if (n + l) rule not followed and filling of electron takes shell after shell then orbital
energy order
⇒ 1s 2s 2p 3s 3p 3d 4s 4p ............
⇒ Electronic configuration of Fe

Now Hunds rule is not obeyed then box diagram

PART-C-MATHEMATICS

35)

Let
 and

36)

sin4x – (K + 2) sin2x – (K + 3) = 0

sin2x = K + 3, –1
for solution
0≤K+3≤1
⇒ K ∈ [–3, –2]

37)

Now, αβ + βγ + γα = α(β + γ) + βγ

38)
a3 + b3 + c3 = 3abc
⇒ a+b+c=0
⇒ ƒ(1) = 0
and c must be negative.
⇒ ƒ(0) < 0
⇒ one root is positive and other is negative.

39) Consider the equation where is a natural number. Then the

number of all distinct values of n, for which the given equation has integral roots, is equal to 6

40)

4T2 + 5T3 = 4r + 5r2

5r2 + 4r is minimum at

41)

42)

(A)

⇒ (3sinx – sin3x)cos3x + (3cosx + cos3x)sin3x =

⇒ 3[sinx cos 3x + cosx sin3x] =

⇒ sin 4x =
⇒ 8 sin4x = 4

(B) = +

(C)

…(i)
 …(ii)

Dividing Eq. (ii) by Eq.(i). we get

(D) cos0° + cos +

= + +

= + +
=1+0+0+0=1

43) tanA tanC = 3 and tanB tanC = 6

∴ tanA + tanB + tanC = tanA tanB tanC

⇒ α=1
tanA = 1, tanB = 2, tanC = 3

44) Given equation is x2 = 4 − 3x x = 1, −4

45)

Question Explanation: Finding roots of a quadratic equation and their algebraic relation.

Concept: Quadratic Formula and Root Transformation.

Solution:
4x2 + 2x – 1 = 0

x=

If α = ⇒ α3 =
4α3 =

⇒ 4α3 – 3α
So other root is 4α3–3α
Final Answer: Options (1) and (3) are correct.

46) Question Explanation:

We have to check nature of roots of the given equation and verify which of the option do not
hold good.

Concept:
This question is based on logarithmic equation.

Solution:

⇒
Let log5x = y

∴
⇒ y[4 + 4y + 2 + y] = 0

⇒ y = 0 or y =

⇒ log5x = 0 or log5x =
⇒ x = 1 or x = 5–6/5
Hence x = 1 is a integer which is neither prime nor composite, and x = 5–6/5 is a irrational
number.

Final Answer:
The correct options are (1), (2) & (4).

47) Explain Question:

We need to solve the logarithmic inequality to find the permissible range of x = secθ, then

minimize the function f(θ) in tha rar

Concept:
Logarithmic Inequalities, Optimization (Monotonicity of Functions)

Solution:
Given x = sec θ, θ ∈ (0, π/2) ⇒ x > 1.
The inequality is | logx | x – 2|| ≤ 1 (since x > 1, |x| = x).
⇒ –1 ≤ | x – 2 | ≤ x.........(1)
Case 1: 1 < x < 2 ⇒ |x – 2| = 2 – x

from (1)
No solution since x < 1.
Case 2: x > 2 ⇒ |x – 2| = x – 2

from (1) :
x – 2 ≤ x is always true.

Roots are . Since x > 2:

We need to minimize

Since function is increasing.

Min value occurs at min x = 1 +

Final answer: Option(2)

48) Solution:
Let a,b,c are a, ar, ar2 where r ∈ N

also
⇒ a + ar + ar2 = 3(ar) + 6
⇒ ar2 – 2ar + a = 6

⇒ (r – 1)2 =

∵ must be perfect square & a ∈ N

∴ a can be 6 only.
⇒ r –1 = ±1 ⇒ r = 2

⇒ .

Final Answer: 4

49) a + b + c = 2 ; ab + bc + ca = 0 ; abc = –1

= 0 + (ab + bc + ca)2 – 2abc(a + b + c)

= 0 – 2(–1)(2) = 4

50) (x – 1)3(x + 2)3 + (2x + 1)3(x – 1)3

= 27(x – 1)3(x + 1)3
⇒ (x + 2)3 + (2x + 1)3 = 27(x + 1)3 [x = 1]
⇒ 18x3 + 63x2 + 63x + 18 = 0
⇒ 2x3 + 7x2 + 7x + 2 = 0
⇒ 2(x3 + 1) + 7x(x + 1) = 0
⇒ (x + 1)(2x2 + 5x + 2) = 0
⇒ (x + 1)(2x + 1)(x + 2) = 0
⇒ x = –1, x = –1/2, x = –2
x = –1, –1/2, –2, 1

51) Let

=6+2=8