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PART 1 : PHYSICS

SECTION-I (i)

1)

A particle is moving along x-axis, its “v2–t” graph is shown below. The acceleration at t = 1sec is :

(A) m/s2

(B)
m/s2

(C)
m/s2
(D) 2 m/s2

2) A total charge Q is broken in two parts Q1 and Q2 and they are placed at a distance R from each
other. The maximum force of repulsion between them will occur, when

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

3) A point charge (+q) of mass m is released from a distance from the centre of a solid sphere
of radius R and charge Q (uniformly charged in volume). The speed of the point charge when it
reaches a distance R from the surface of the sphere (there is no interaction between sphere and
point charge other than electrostatic). k =

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

4) A small satellite is in elliptical orbit around Earth as shown. If L denotes the magnitude of its

angular momentum and K denotes kinetic energy, then :-

(A) L2 > L1 and K2 > K1

(B) L2 > L1 and K2 = K1
(C) L2 < L1 and K2 = K1
(D) L2 = L1 and K2 > K1

SECTION-I (ii)

1) Two boats A and B having same speed in still water are moving in a river ; A moves normal to
river current as observed from ground. B moves normal to river current as observed from the river
frame. Then :

(A) For a ground observer, B is moving faster than A.

(B) For a ground observer A and B are moving with same speed.
(C) For an observer in river frame, B is moving faster than A.
(D) For an observer in river frame A and B are moving with same speed.

2) A particle is projected with speed 40 m/s such that at maximum height its speed is 20 m/s, then :

(A) Angle of projection is 60°

(B) Time of flight is sec.
(C) Range is m.
(D) Maximum height is 60 m.

3) A sky lab of mass m is first launched from the surface of earth (radius R) in a circular orbit of
radius 2R (from centre of earth) and then it is shifted from this circular orbit to another circular
orbit of radius 3R.

(A)
Minimum energy required to place the lab in first orbit is equal to mgR.

(B)
Minimum energy required to shift the lab from first orbit to second orbit is .
(C) Energy of sky lab in second orbit is greater than its energy in first orbit.
(D) Energy of sky lab in second orbit is less than its energy in first orbit.

4) Two spherical bodies of masses M and 2M and radii R and 2R, respectively, start approaching
each other at time t = 0 from rest, due to mutual gravitational attraction. They were initially very far
away from each other. They collide at time t = T.

(A) Distance travelled by their COM till time t = T is zero (COM–centre of mass)
There relative velocity at time t = T is
(B)

(C) PE of the system decreases as the bodies approach each other

(D) In COM frame, speeds of the bodies are always equal

5) Mark the correct statement(s) for the situation shown :

If a point charge q is placed inside the cavity but not at centre, then potential of the conductor
(A)
is
(B) If a point charge q is placed at the centre of cavity, then potential of the conductor will be zero
If a point charge q is placed inside the cavity but not at centre the then potential of the
(C)
conductor will be
If a point charge q is placed inside the cavity but not at centre, then potential at the center of
(D)
the conductor due to charges on the outer surface of conductor is .

6) Three concentric conducting shells have radii 1m, 2m and 3m. They carry charges q, –4q, 9q
respectively.

(A) Charge on outer surface of middle shell is –3q.

(B) Potential of shell 1 is equal to potential of shell 2.
(C) If 1 and 3 are connected by a conducting wire, charge will flow from 1 to 3.
(D) If 1 and 3 are connected by a conducting wire, no charge will flow.

7) A conductor A is given a charge of amount +Q and then placed inside an uncharged metal
spherical shell B symmetrically, without touching it.

(A) The potential of A does not change when it is placed inside B.

(B) if B is earthed, +Q amount of charge flows from it into the earth.
(C) if B is earthed, the potential of A is reduced.
(D) if B is earthed, the potential of A and B both becomes zero.

8) A small dipole of dipole moment is placed at origin symmetrically. Choose the correct option(s).
(Assume potential at infinite is zero)

(A) Electrostatic potential at any point on y-axis and z-axis is zero.

(B) Electrostatic potential on positive x-axis is positive while on negative x-axis is negative

(C)
Net electric field intensity at (x, 0, 0) is

(D)
Net electric field intensity at (x, 0, 0) is

SECTION-II

1) In the given figure river water is flowing at 4 m/s. A boat is steered at angle 127° from the
direction of flow of river. Width of river is 1560 m, and velocity of boat in still water is 5 m/s. Find

drift of boat in river (in km).

2) Two planets of mass M & 4M are shown in the figure. Radius of the planets R and 2R respectively
and distance between centres of the planets in 6R. A small particle is thrown from planet of mass M
along the line joining centres of both particles. Minimum speed of the particles so that it can reach
other planet is given by Find x.

3) Two charged balls are connected by an inextensible thread of length 3 m. Masses of balls are 2
kg and 1 kg, the charges are +20 μC and –100 μC. What minimum constant external force F must be
applied to the ball of mass 1 kg so that the thread does not slack? Neglect gravity and friction.

4)

The electric potential at the surface of an atomic nucleus (z = 50) of radius 9 × 10–13 cm is ________ ×
106 V.

5) In the reported figure of earth, the value of acceleration due to gravity is same at point A and C
but it is smaller than that of its value at point B (surface of the earth). If the value of OA : AB is x : 5,
then value of x is ________ .

6) In the given figure if α > β, then the net electric field will be in the direction :

PART 2 : CHEMISTRY

SECTION-I (i)
1)

In Palladium (Atomic no.–46), number of electron having (ℓ = 2) will be:

(A) 20
(B) 18
(C) 16
(D) 22

2) The valence shell of the element X contains 2 electrons in a 5s subshell. Below that shell element
X has a partially filled 4d subshell. What type of element X is ?

(A) Alkali metal

(B) Alkaline earth metal
(C) Chalcogen
(D) d-Block element

3) Which of the following is the correct match between IUPAC name and complex

(A) Hexa-m-acetato (O,O')-μ4–oxido-tetraberyllium(II) : [Be4O(CH3COO)6]

(B) μ-amido-decaamminecobalt(III) nitrate : [(NH3)5Co.NH2Co(NH3)5](NO3)5
Pentaamminechloridoplatinum(IV) amminepentachloridoplatinate(IV) : [Pt (NH3)5Cl]
(C)
[PtCl5(NH3)]
(D) Hydrogen hexafluoridosilicate(IV) acid : H2[SiF6]

4)

In the complex [CoCl2(en)2]Br, the co-ordination number and oxidation state of cobalt are :

(A) 6 and +3
(B) 3 and +3
(C) 4 and +2
(D) 6 and +1

SECTION-I (ii)

1)

Consider the elements of the first transition series (3d). Which of the following is/are correct
regarding their atomic radii?

(A) The minimum radius in the 3d series is reached at Nickel (Ni).

(B) The radius of Fe is larger than that of Mn because of the pairing of electrons in the d-orbitals.
(C) The radius of Zn is the largest in the entire 3d transition series (including Sc).
(D) The decrease in radius from Sc to V is much steeper than the decrease from Fe to Ni.

2) A hydrogen like atom in ground state absorbs ‘n’ photons having the same energy and it emits
exactly ‘n’ photons when electronic transition takes place. Then the energy of the absorbed photon
may be

(A) 91.8 eV
(B) 40.8 eV
(C) 48.4 eV
(D) 54.4 eV

3) Select the correct statement(s) regarding 3py orbital

(A) Total number of nodes are 2

(B) Number of maxima in curve 4πr2R2 vs r are two
(C) Qunantum no. n, and m for orbital may be 3, 1, -1 respectively
(D) The magnetic quantum number may have a positive value

4) Which of the following is/are correct ?

(A) For A(g) + e– → A¯ (g) ΔH may be negative

(B) For A¯(g) + e– → A2– (g) ΔH may be negative
(C) For A¯(g) + e– → A2– (g) ΔH must be positive
(D) For Ne(g) + e– → Ne¯ (g) ΔH is negative

5) Which of the following has same value of orbital angular momentum ?

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

6) Which of the following arrangement will produce oxygen at anode during electrolysis?

(A) Dilute H2SO4 solution with Cu electrodes.

(B) Dilute H2SO4 solution with inert electrodes.
(C) Fused NaOH with inert electrodes.
(D) Dilute NaCl solution with inert electrodes.

7) Mark out the correct statement(s)

(A) Copper metal cannot reduce iron (II) ions in acidic solutions.
(B) Sodium can be obtained by the electrolysis of aqueous solution of NaCl using Pt electrodes.
(C) The current carrying ions in an electrolytic cell are not necessarily discharged at the electrodes.
Cations having more negative oxidation potential than – 0.828 V are reduced in preference to
(D)
water.

8) When a cleaned strip of zinc metal is placed in a solution of CuSO4, a spontaneous reaction occurs
. Which of the following observation(s) is/are made ?
(A) the mass of zinc metal decreases gradually
(B) the copper metal starts depositing on either zinc plate or settles down to the vessel
(C) the solution remains electrically neutral
(D) the temperature of the solution decreases as it is an endothermic reaction.

SECTION-II

1) If the successive ionisation energy values for an element 'X' (belongs to 2nd period) are given
below :
IE1 = 1086 kJ / mol. ; IE2 = 2352 kJ / mol.
IE3 = 4625 kJ / mol. ; IE4 = 6222 kJ / mol.
IE5 = 37830 kJ / mol.
then the atomic number of element 'X' is :

2) The permisible value of m if changed as –2ℓ......0......+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?

3) Ratio of time taken to complete 60% and 20% of first order reaction [A → product] is : (log2 =
0.3)

4)
X = Mole fraction of liquid A in liquid solution.
Y = Mole fraction of vapour A in vapour mixture.
Z is the graphical mid point between "1" & "X".

Find value of . [Given : PT = 450 mm Hg]

If = 300 mm of Hg
= 700 mm of Hg

5) The voltage for the cell Fe/Fe+2 (0.01 M) || Cu+2 (0.10 M) | Cu is 0.807 V at 25°C. What is the value
of ? (write your answer multiply by 10)

6) Using the data below at 25°C, calculate Λₘ⁰ for acetic acid (CH₃COOH):
Λₘ⁰(HCl) = 426 S cm² mol⁻¹, Λₘ⁰(CH₃COONa) = 91 S cm² mol⁻¹, Λₘ⁰(NaCl) = 126 S cm² mol⁻¹.
 PART 3 : MATHEMATICS

SECTION-I (i)

1)

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

2) is
(where [.] represents greatest integer function)

(A) 3
(B) 4
(C) 6
(D) 16

3) Let f(x) be a periodic function with period 4,

f(x) = |x|(|x| –1)(|x| – 2) in x ∈ [–2,2],
then the number of solutions of equation
f(x) = 0 in x ∈ [–1007, 1007] is

(A) 1007
(B) 2014
(C) 2016
(D) 2015

4) Let R = {(3, 3), (6, 6), (9, 9), (12, 12), (6, 12), (3, 9), (3, 12), (3, 6)} be relation on the set A = {3,
6, 9, 12}. The relation is

(A) reflexive and transitive only

(B) reflexive only
(C) an equilvalence relation
(D) reflexive and symmetric only

SECTION-I (ii)

1) Which of the following statement(s) is/are true -

(A)
log1254 lies between and .

(B)

(C) eℓn(ℓn3) is greater than 1

(D) logtan18°sin75°.logcosec10°cot72°.logcos15°sec80°=1

2) Let then N is

(A) a natural number

(B) a prime number
(C) a rational number
(D) an integer

3) Which of the following statement are true for the function ƒ defined for –1 < x < 3 in the figure

shown.

(A)

(B) does not exist

(C)

(D)

4) Let α, β be the roots of the equation (x – 2)(x – 3) + (x – 3)(x + 1) + (x + 1)(x – 2) = 0 then value of

then b can be

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

(D)

5) If , then -
(A)

(B)
(C)

(D)

6) The integral value of x lying in the domain of is/are

(A) –1
(B) 0
(C) 1
(D) 2

7) If f(x) = sin–1 x cos–1 x tan–1 x cot–1 x sec–1x cosec–1 x, then which of the following statement(s)
hold(s) good ?

(A) The graph of y = f(x) docs not lie above x axis,

The non-negative difference between maximum and minimum value of the function y = f(x) is
(B)

(C) The function y = f(x) is not injective

(D) Number of non-negative integers in the domain of f(x) is two

8) If k denotes the least value of the sum of squares of roots of equation x2 – (a – 2)x – (a + 1) = 0,
when a = a0, then

(A) k = 2
(B) k = 5
(C) a0 = 6
(D) a0 = 1

SECTION-II

1) For , let and . Then, find the number of integer values of

x that satisfy the inequality:

2)

The number of solutions of the equation cosec–1 (sin θ + 4 sin2 θ) + sec–1 (– 1 + 6 sin θ) = , in θ ∈
[0, 5π] is equal to

3) The number of solutions of the equation

4) then value of λ is

5) Number of solutions of equation x2 – 7x + 6 = {–x} – [x], (where {.} & [.] represent fractional part
function & greatest integer function respectively) is

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

 ANSWER KEYS

PART 1 : PHYSICS

SECTION-I (i)

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

SECTION-I (ii)

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

SECTION-II

Q. 13 14 15 16 17 18
A. 0.39 3.00 3.00 8.00 4.00 2.00

PART 2 : CHEMISTRY

SECTION-I (i)

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

SECTION-I (ii)

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

SECTION-II

Q. 31 32 33 34 35 36
A. 6.00 18.00 4.00 2.50 7.46 to 7.48 391.00

PART 3 : MATHEMATICS

SECTION-I (i)

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

SECTION-I (ii)

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

Q. 49 50 51 52 53 54
A. 4.00 3.00 1.00 4.00 0.00 4.00
 SOLUTIONS

PART 1 : PHYSICS

1) Explain Question: A particle is moving along the x-axis and its velocity-time graph is given.
Find the acceleration at the specified instant.
Concept: Use the information provided by the graph to relate velocity and acceleration.
Solution:
From the given graph
v2 = 2t

va = 1

v at t = 1 sec is

m/sec2
Final Answer: (B)

2) Explain Question: A total charge is divided into two parts and placed at a fixed distance
apart. Find the condition for maximum repulsive force.
Concept: Maximum force occurs when the charge distribution is most favorable for repulsion.
Solution:
Q1 + Q2 = Q

Final Answer: (D)

3) Explain Question: A charged particle is released near a uniformly charged sphere. Find its
speed at the required position.
Concept: Compare the initial and final states using energy conservation.
Solution:
Final Answer: (B)

4) Explain Question: A satellite moves in an elliptical orbit around Earth. Compare its
angular momentum and kinetic energy at two positions.
Concept: Use the conservation laws applicable to motion under a central force.
Solution:
Torque of Gravitation force about earth is zero hence Angular mementum will be conserved
L1 = L2

mv2 – = Constant

as r ↓ v KE

Final Answer: (D)

5) Explain Question: Two boats move in a river under different steering conditions. Compare
their observed speeds.
Concept: Analyze the motion from different reference frames.
Solution:

(A)

(B)
Final Answer: (A,D)

6)

Question Explanation:
A particle is projected with speed 40 m/s.
At maximum height its speed becomes 20 m/s.
Check the correct statements.

Concept:
At maximum height, vertical velocity becomes zero, so speed equals the horizontal component.

Solution:

Vertical component:

Time of flight:

Range:
Maximum height:

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

7) Explain Question : Choose the current options

Concept : Gravitional potential energy
Solution :-

Final Answer : Option (A,B,C)

8) Explain Question: Two massive bodies attract each other gravitationally and eventually
collide. Determine the correct statements.
Concept: Apply momentum conservation and energy conservation to the system.
Solution:
,

⇒ relative velocity at t = T is
Final Answer: (A,B,C)

9) Explain Question: A point charge is placed inside the cavity of a conducting sphere.
Determine the correct statements about potential.
Concept: Use charge induction and conductor properties.
Solution:

Uniform charge on outer surface therefore potential is

Final Answer: (A,D)

10) Explain Question: Three concentric conducting shells carry different charges. Analyze
charge distribution and potentials.
Concept: Apply electrostatic equilibrium conditions for conductors.
Solution:

VA = VB

q1 = q [Hence no charge will flow] 1 to 3

Final Answer: (A,D)

11) Explain Question: A charged conductor is placed inside an uncharged conducting shell.
Study the effect of grounding.
Concept: Use induction and earthing concepts.
Solution:

Potential at A remains same as before.

If B is earthed, outer surface charge flows to earth. So potential at A reduces by .

Final Answer: (A,B,C)

12) Explain Question: A dipole is placed symmetrically at the origin. Determine the correct
statements about potential and electric field.
Concept: Use standard properties of electric dipoles.
Solution:
Potential on the ⊥ axis of dipole is zero.

At A, ; At B;

Final Answer: (A,B)

13)

Question Explanation :
We have to calculate the drift, if boat is steered as shown in diagram.

Concept:
 This question is based on relative velocity (river boat).

Solution:

(vb)x = 4 – 5 sin 37° = 1 m/s

(vb)y = 5 cos 37° = 4 m/s

time to cross river =

drift sx = (vb)xt = 1 × 390 m = 0.39 km

Final Answer: 0.39

14) Explain Question: A particle is projected from one planet toward another. Find the
minimum speed required.
Concept: Locate the critical point and apply energy conservation.
Solution:
Consider mass of the particle is m. We have to give speed to particle so that it can reach to
neutral point of system. As particle crosses NP it will be pulled by 4M.

At N.P, gravitational field is zero.

therefore,

Now applying energy conservation for initial and final positions.

Ei = Ef

Final Answer: (3.00)

 15) Explain Question: Two charged masses connected by a string are acted upon by an
external force. Find the minimum force needed.
Concept: Apply Newton’s laws and the condition for a taut string.
Solution:

Fext = 3a ⇒ a = Fext / 3

Final Answer: (3.00)

16)

Explain Question: Find the electric potential at the surface of a nucleus.

Concept: Treat the nucleus as a charged spherical body.
Solution:

Potential

Final Answer: (8.00)

17) Explain Question: Gravitational acceleration is equal at two points and different at
another. Find the required ratio.
Concept: Compare gravitational field expressions at different locations.
Solution:
For A & C

OA : AB = 4 : 5
Final Answer: (4.00)

18) Explain Question: A finite line charge subtends unequal angles at a point. Determine the
direction of the resultant electric field.
Concept: Compare field contributions from different parts of the charge distribution
Solution:
Since α > β, field due to upper part of the line charge will be greater than field due to lower
part. So vertical component will be in – direction and horizontal component for both the parts
is in ( ) direction. So resultant will be in direction.
Final Answer: (2.00)

PART 2 : CHEMISTRY
19)

Explain the question:

Find the total number of electrons in d-subshells (ℓ = 2) for Palladium (Z = 46).

Concept:
This question is based on ℓ= 2 corresponds to the d-subshell; ground-state electronic
configuration.

Solution:
The ground-state electronic configuration of Palladium (Z = 46) is an exception to the Aufbau
0
principle, given as [Kr]4d105s or 1s22s22p63s23p64s23d104p64d10.
The azimuthal quantum number ℓ = 2 identifies electrons located in d-subshells. In a
Palladium atom, there are two such subshells: the 3d subshell and the 4d subshell.
Since both are completely filled, they each contain 10 electrons. Summing these together, the
total number of electrons having ℓ = 2 is 10(3d) + 10(4d) = 20.

Final Answer: Option (1)

20) Explain question : To identify the element on the basis of given electronic configuration.
Concept : Classification of element on the basis of their block

Solution :
Final answer : The correct option is (4)

21)

Question Explanation: Matching coordination complexes with their correct IUPAC names.
Concept: IUPAC Nomenclature of Coordination Compounds
Solution: IUPAC names follow specific rules: ligands are named alphabetically, followed by
the central metal with its oxidation state. In option 3, both the cation and anion are correctly
named for the given platinum complex. For [Pt(NH3)5Cl] [PtCl5(NH3)], both Pt atoms are in the
+IV state.
Final Answer: Option (3)

22)

Explain Question: We have to find co-ordination number and oxidation state of co in given
complex.

Concept: This question is based on Werner theory.

Solution: [CoCl2(en)2] Br

[Link].= Denticity × no. of Ligand

= (2 × 2)en + (1 × 2)Cl
 =4+2

CNo. = 6

Oxidn No. x + 2 (–1) + 2(0) + (–1) = 0

x = +3

Final Answer: Option (1)

23)

Question Explanation: Identifying multiple correct trends in 3d series atomic radii.

Concept: Variations in atomic size across transition series.
Solution

A. Trend: Radius decreases from Sc to Cr/Mn, stays relatively flat from Fe to Ni, then
increases at Cu and Zn.

B. (A): Ni is indeed often the minimum point (some sources say Co/Ni) before the d10
expansion begins. (Correct)

C. (B): Actually, Fe is smaller than Mn. The "pairing" effect doesn't dominate until later.
(Incorrect)

D. (C): Zn has a radius of 1.38 A˚, while Sc has 1.62 A˚. Sc is the largest. (Incorrect)

E. (D): At the start of the series (Sc to V), d-electrons are few and shielding is very poor, so
Zeff​ increases rapidly, causing a steep drop. Later, shielding improves as d-occupancy
increases. (Correct)

Final Answer: Option (1), (4)

24) Question Explanation: Question is asking about energy of the absorbed photon.
Concept: This question is based on Bohr model.

Solution: En = –13.6 × eV
Atom excite from ground state to 1st excited state.
E2 – E1 for H = 10.2 eV
E2 – E1 for He+ = 40.8 eV
E2 – E1 for Li2+ = 91.8 eV
Final Answer: (AB)

25)

Explaining the Question :- Question is asking to about correct statements regarding 3py
 orbital

Concept:- This question is based on schrodinger wave equation.

Solution :-

For 3py
n = 3, ℓ = 1, m = –1 or 0 or + 1
radial node = n – ℓ – 1 = 3 – 1 – 1 = 1
Angular node = ℓ = 1
Total node = 1 + 1 = 2
Final Answer :-
The correct options are (1), (2), (3) & (4)

26) Explain the question : To find correct statement.

Concept : This question is based on electron gain enthalpy.
Solution :
is generally negative but always positive
Final answer : 1, 3

27) Question Explanation: Find orbitals with same value of orbital angular momentum.
Concept : This question is based on Quantum numbers.

Solution: Orbital angular momentum = for 1s, 2s, 3s, 4s ( = 0)

orbital angular momentum =

All orbitals have same value.
The correct options are (1), (2), (3) and (4)

28)

Question Explanation: The objective is to identify which electrolytic setups result in the
evolution of Oxygen at the anode through oxidation.
Concept: Electrolysis, Preferential Discharge Theory, Overvoltage, Inert vs. Active Electrodes
Solution:
Option 1: Dilute with Cu electrodes: Since Copper is an active electrode, the anode

itself undergoes oxidation . Therefore, no oxygen is evolved.

Option 2: Dilute with inert electrodes: In the presence of and OH (from water),
the discharge potential of water/hydroxyl ions is lower. Water is oxidized to release oxygen
gas:

Option 3: Fused NaOH with inert electrodes: In the molten state, ions are the only anions
available for discharge. Their oxidation directly produces oxygen:

Option 4: Dilute NaCl with inert electrodes: In dilute solutions, the concentration of is low
enough that the oxidation of water (producing O2) becomes thermodynamically and kinetically
competitive against the formation of , especially given the preferential discharge of
over at low concentrations.
Final Answer: (BCD)

29) Question Explanation: Redox feasibility depends on electrode potentials.

Concept: Electrode potential & discharge preference.

Solution:
(1) Cu cannot reduce Fe²⁺ because Cu has a less negative reduction potential and is less
reactive than Fe. Hence, Fe²⁺ → Fe is not favoured by Cu metal.
(2) Na cannot be obtained by electrolysis of aqueous NaCl because water is reduced instead of
Na⁺ (Na⁺ has highly negative reduction potential). So sodium metal never deposits in aqueous
medium.
(3) Current-carrying ions are not always discharged because discharge depends on electrode
potentials, not on which ion carries the current.
(4) Cations having more negative oxidation potential are reduced in preference to water.

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

30) Question Explanation: Which of the following observation(s) is/are made true for zinc
metal is placed in a solution of CuSO4.
Concept: electro chemical series and galvanic cell
Solution:
When a zinc strip is placed in a CuSO4 solution, a spontaneous single-displacement reaction
occurs : Zn(s) + Cu2+ (aq) → Zn2+(aq) + Cu(s). Zincs is oxidized causing its mass to decrease as
it enters the solution as ions. Conversely, copper ions are reduced and deposit as solid metal
on the strip or at the bottom of the vessel. Throughout the process, the solution remains
electrically neutral as one Zn2+ ion replaces one Cu2+ ion. Notably, this reaction is exothermic,
meaning the solution temperature increases, making the fourth observation incorrect.
Final Answer : Option (1 , (2) and (3)

31)

Question Explanation Determine the atomic number of element ' X ' using its successive
ionization energy values.
Concept Identifying valence electrons and group numbers through significant jumps in
successive ionization energies.
Solution
To find the element, we analyze the energy required to remove each successive electron:
A. Successive IE Analysis: The given values are IE1=1086,IE2=2352,IE3=4625, IE4=6222, and
IE5=37830" " kJ/mol.
B. Identifying the Jump: The values increase gradually from IE1 to IE4. However, there is a
massive jump between IE4 (6222) and IE5 (37830), where the energy increases by more than
six times.
C. Reasoning: A large jump between IE4 and IE5 indicates that the first four electrons are valence
electrons removed from the outermost shell. The fifth electron is much harder to remove
because it is being pulled from a stable, inner noble gas core.
D. Conclusion: Since the element has 4 valence electrons and belongs to the 2 nd period (as
stated in the question), it must be in Group 14.
E. Atomic Number: The element in the 2 nd period with 4 valence electrons is Carbon (C), which
has an atomic number of 6 .

Final Answer: (6.00)

32) Question Explanation: Find the maximum number of electrons in 3d subshell

Concept: This question is based on quantum number.
Solution:
m = –2ℓ to +2ℓ
for d subshell, ℓ = 2
so, m = –4 to +4

No. of orbitals = 9
Maximum no. of e– = 9 × 2 = 18
Final Answer: (18.00)

33) Question Explanation : Ratio of time taken to complete 60% and 20%.
Concept : First order reaction
Solution :

Final Answer : (4.00)

34)

Question Explanation: Find Find value of

Concept: This question is based on ideal solution.
Solution:
1. The straight line represents the total pressure P as a function of the liquid mole fraction xA:

2. For the liquid mole fraction X at total pressure PT = 450 mmHg:

450 = 700 – 400X ⇒ 400X = 250 ⇒ X = 0.625 (or 5/8 ).
3. The mole fraction of A in the vapour phase at this pressure is
 4. Z is the midpoint between 1 and X : Z

=
5. From the graph, P is the pressure corresponding to xA = Z on the straight line:
P = 700 – 400(0.8125) = 700 – 325 = 375 mmHg
6. Final value calculation :

Final Answer: (2.50)

35) Question Explanation : Calculate Eº of the cell.

Concept : Nernst Equation.
Solution :
Fe + Cu2+ → Fe2+ + Cu

Ecell = E°cell –

0.807 = E°cell –

0.807 = E°cell –
0.807 = E°cell + 0.06
E°cell = 0.747
= 10 × 0.747 = 7.47
Final Answer : (7.46-7.48)

36) Question Explanation: Calculate the limiting molar conductivity of CH3COOH.

Concept: Equivalent Conductance; Molar Conductance At Infinite Dilution Or Limiting Molar
Conductivity.
Solution:
By KohIrausch's Law, at infinite dilution:

To get , add first two and subtract the third:

Substitute given values :

Final Answer: (391.00)

PART 3 : MATHEMATICS

37) Explain Question: Given a constraint among three ordered variables, determine the
nature and signs of the roots for the quadratic equation ax2 + bx + c = 0.
Concept: Algebraic identities (a3+b3+c3-3abc), properties of quadratic roots, and sign analysis
using f(0) and f(1).
Solution:

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.
Final Answer: (B)

38) Explain Question: Evaluate the right-hand limit of the given function as x approaches 5
from the positive side.
Concept: Limits of functions, Greatest Integer Function ([x]), and Absolute Value Function
(|x|).
Solution:

=5+1=6
Final Answer: (C)

39) Explain Question: Find the total number of real solutions for the periodic function
equation f(x) = 0 within the symmetric interval [-1007, 1007].
Concept: Periodic functions, graph behavior, and counting integral roots over a specified
interval.
Solution:
Graph of y = ƒ(x) in [–2, 2]

because ƒ(x) has its period 4

ƒ(x) = 0 will have all possible integral roots so no of solution in x ∈ [–1007, 1007] is 2015.
Final Answer: (D)

40) Explain Question: Determine whether the given relation R defined on set A is reflexive,
symmetric, or transitive.
Concept: Set Theory and types of relations (Reflexive, Symmetric, and Transitive properties).
Solution:
3R3, 6R6, 9R9, 12R12
3R6 and 6R12 then 3R12
 so Reflexive and Transitive.
Final Answer: (A)

41) Explain Question: Identify which of the given logarithmic and trigonometric statements
are mathematically true.
Concept: Logarithmic inequalities, change of base property, and trigonometric function
values/identities.
Solution:
(1) log416 < log4125 < log4256
2 < log4125 < 4

(2)
(3) eℓn(ℓn3) ⇒ ℓn3 > 1
(4) logtan18°sin75°.logcosec10°cot72°.logcos15°sec80°

= = 1 Final Answer: (A, C, D)

42) Explain Question: Evaluate the numerical value of the expression N and classify its
number type.
Concept: Logarithmic properties (Base change theorem, product rule, and power rule).
Solution:
N = log315log3135 – log3405log35
= (1 + log35)(3+log35) – (4+log35)log35 = 3
Final Answer: (A, B, C, D)

43)

Question Explanation: Analyze function behavior and limits from a given graph.
Concept: Graphical interpretation of limits and continuity.
Solution: By observing the graph at specific points, we determine the Left-Hand Limit and
Right-Hand Limit. For a limit to exist, both sides must approach the same y-value.

: The graph starts at y = 1 and moves right. . (True)

At x = 2: There is a hole at y = 1 but both sides approach 1. The limit exists and is 1. (False)
At : The graph approaches y = 2. (True)

At x = 0: Both sides approach y = 0. . (True)

Final Answer: (A, C, D)

44) Explain Question: Find the possible values of the denominator b from the simplified sum
of rational fractions involving quadratic roots.
Concept: Vieta's formulas (sum and product of roots) and algebraic simplification of
symmetric root expressions.
Solution:
3x2 – 8x + 1 = 0

;
 =0
Final Answer: (A, B, C, D)

45) Explain Question: Evaluate the value of the given inverse trigonometric function f(x) at
specific points.
Concept: Inverse Trigonometric Functions, substitution ( ), and principal value branch
definitions.
Solution:

x + 1 = tanθ

Final Answer: (A, B, C)

46) Explain Question: Find all the integer values of x that lie inside the valid domain of the
given inverse sine function.
Concept: Domain of inverse trigonometric functions (specifically, for
).
Solution:

⇒
Final Answer: (A, B, C, D)

47) Explain Question: Analyze a product of six different inverse trigonometric functions to
determine properties like range, injectivity, and domain.
Concept: Intersection of domains of inverse trigonometric functions, functional values at
discrete domain points, and range analysis.
Solution:
f(x) = sin–1x. cos–1x. tan–1x. cot–1x. sec–1x. cosec–1x
Domain of f(x) is x ∈ {–1, 1}

f(–1) =

f(1) =
(A) Graph of f(x) doesn't lie above the x-axis.
(B) Diff. between values of y are

Final Answer: (A, B)

48) Explain Question: Determine the minimum possible value k of the sum of squares of the
roots, and find the corresponding parameter value a0.
Concept: Quadratic equations, Vieta's relations, and minimizing a quadratic expression using
the vertex formula.
Solution:
α + β = (a – 2), αβ = –(a + 1) α2 + β2 = (α + β)2 – 2αβ = (a – 2)2 + 2(a + 1) = a2 – 2a + 6 least
value of a2 – 2a + 6 is 5 ∴ k = 5
Final Answer: (B, D)

49) Explain Question: Find the total number of integer values of x that satisfy the given
absolute value inequality.
Concept: Modulus inequalities property ( ) and solving
quadratic inequalities using case analysis.
Solution:
We know:
|p+q|<|p|+|q|⟺pq<0
So p and q must have opposite signs.
For x≥0 :
p=-x2+3x+4, q=-x2+6x+7
for pq<0
⇒ (-x2 + 3x + 4) (-x2 + 6x + 7) < 0
⇒ (x2 – 3x – 4) (x2 – 6x – 7) < 0
⇒ (x – 4) (x + 1) (x –7) (x + 1) < 0
⇒ (x – 4) (x – 7) (x + 1)2 < 0
⇒ (x – 4) (x – 7) < 0, x ≠ –1
⇒ 4<x<7
For x<0 :
p=-x2-3x+4, q=-x2-6x+7
⇒ (-x2 – 3x + 4) (-x2 – 6x + 7) < 0
⇒ (x2 + 3x – 4) (x2 + 6x – 7) < 0
⇒ (x + 4) (x –1) (x +7) (x – 1) < 0
⇒ (x + 4) (x + 7) (x – 1)2 < 0
⇒ (x + 4) (x + 7) < 0 x ≠ 1
⇒ -7<x<-4
so, x ∈ (–7, –4) ∪ (4, 7)
Integer values:
x=-6,-5,5,6
number of intergral values of x = 4
Final Answer: (4)

50) Explain Question: Find the total number of solutions for the given inverse trigonometric
equation within the interval [0, 5π].
Concept: Domain constraints for and , identity properties (
), and trigonometric general solutions.
Solution:
We must have,
sinθ + 4 sin2 θ = –1 + 6 sin θ

⇒ sin θ = 1, ⇒ 3 solutions in [0, 5π]

is rejected.
Final Answer: (3.00)

51) Question Explanation: Finding the number of solutions for an inverse trigonometric
equation.
Concept: Domain of Inverse Trigonometric Functions and Sum Identities.
Solution:

1 + x2 = – 2x
(x + 1)2 = 0
x=–1
Final Answer : (1.00)

52)

Question Explanation: Summation of an inverse trigonometric series using telescoping

terms.

Concept: Method of Differences in Inverse Trigonometry

Solution:

The general term is .

We can rewrite the denominator and numerator as:
Using the identity , we get:

Now, summing from m = 1 to n:

As :

Given , we find λ = 4.

Final Answer: 4

53) Question Explanation: Finding the number of real roots by simplifying functional
properties.
Concept: Greatest Integer and Fractional Part Functions.
Solution: We use the properties of fractional part and greatest integer functions to simplify
the right-hand side. By relating x, [x], and , we can transform the equation into a quadratic
form and check for valid solutions within the defined ranges of these functions.
Given equation:
We know that:
if
if
Case 1:
and , so x = [x].

Since are not integers, no solutions here.

Case 2:

Using :

x = 1, 5
However, we assumed for this case, but both 1 and 5 are integers. This creates a
contradiction.
Testing x = 1 in original: (False).
Testing x = 5 in original: (False).

Final Answer: 0

54) Explain Question: Find the smallest integer value of a that ensures the given polynomial
inequality holds true for all real numbers.
Concept: Quadratic factoring ( ) and the discriminant
condition (D < 0) for a strictly positive quadratic expression.
Solution:

Since coeff.. of x2 is + ve
So, D < 0

⇒
⇒a>3
So smallest integral value of a is 4. Final Answer: (4.00)