02-08-2026

1721CJA101002260007 JA

PHYSICS

SECTION-I (i)

1) A chain consisting of five links each with mass 100gm is lifted vertically with constant

acceleration of 2m/s2( ) as shown. Find : (g = 10 m/s2) : the forces acting between adjacent
links (from uper links to lower links)

(A) 4.8 N, 3.6 N, 2.4N, 1.2 N

(B) 4.8 N, 4.6 N, 2.4N, 2.2 N
(C) 2.8 N, 3.6 N, 4.8N, 1.2 N
(D) 1.2 N, 2.4 N, 3.6N, 4.8 N

2)

Two particles are fired from the same point, with speeds 100 m/s and 100 m/s, and firing angles with
horizontal = 60° and 120° respectively. The time after which their velocity vectors become
perpendicular to each other, is :

(A) 5 s
(B)

(C)

(D)

3) In the system shown in the figure with ideal massless strings, mA > mB > mC > mD. System is in
static equilibrium initially. If magnitudes of acceleration of blocks A, B, C, D just after cutting the
thread DE are aA, aB, aC, aD, then :-

(A) aA > aB > aC > aD

(B) aA = aB < aC = aD
(C) aA < aB < aC < aD
(D) aA = aD < aC = aB

4) In the given arrangement, find the acceleration of block of mass 4 kg at the instant when

acceleration of block of mass 2 kg is 2 ms–2 (in right direction):-

(A) 4 ms–2
(B) 2 ms–2
(C) 6 ms–2
(D) 5 ms–2

SECTION-I (ii)

1) A block of mass 4 kg is suspended through two light spring balances A and B. Then A and B will

read respectively :

(A) Reading of A is 0
(B) Reading of A is 4 kg
(C) Reading of B is 2 kg
(D) Reading of B is 4 kg

2) Boy A, B and C are moving with constant velocities as shown in diagram.

vPQ → it shows velocity of P w.r.t. Q :-

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

3) The position of a body moving rectilinearly is given by x = t2 – 4t + 3. If motion starts at t = 0,

then at t = 5 sec

(A) Distance from origin is 8 m

(B) Distance travelled is 13 m
(C) Distance from origin is 13 m
(D) Distance travelled is 8 m.

4) In the system shown in the figure m1 > m2 System is held at rest by thread BC. Just after the

thread BC is burnt :

(A) initial acceleration of m2 will be upwards

(B)
magnitude of initial acceleration of both blocks will be equal to .
(C) initial acceleration of m1 will be equal to zero
(D) magnitude of initial acceleration of two blocks will be non-zero and unequal.

5) A ball is projected from a building of height 20 m at a speed of 30 m/sec making an angle of 30°

with the horizontal. Then :- (g = 10 m/s2)

(A) Time after which ball strike the ground is 4 sec

(B) Value of D is 51m

(C)
value of β is
(D) Value of D is

6) In a situation, a board is moving with a constant velocity v with respect to earth, while a man A
and man B are running with a velocity 2v with respect to earth and both men are running from the
opposite ends of the board at the same time, as shown. Length of the board is L. If they meet after
time T, then

Value of T is
(A)

Value of T is
(B)

(C) Displacement of man B with respect to board in time T is 3L/4

Displacement of man A with respect to board in time T is L/4
(D)

SECTION-III

1) A particle moves vertically with an upward initial speed v0 = 10.5 m/s. If its acceleration varies
with time as shown in a – t graph in the figure, find the velocity of the particle at t = 4 s.

2) Two blocks of masses M and xM are pulled vertically upward with force F as shown in the figure.
If the tension in string connecting two blocks is F/3 then the value of x is ____.

3) Rain is falling vertically with a speed of 20 m/s relative to air. A person is running in the rain with
a velocity of 5 m/s with respect to ground and a wind is also blowing with a speed of 15 m/s (both
towards east). The angle with the vertical at which the person should hold his umbrella for best

protection from rain is . Find x.

4) For shown situation in which interval is the average speed greatest ? (Given each interval is of

equal duration)

5) Two blocks of masses 2.0 kg and 3.0 kg are connected by light inextensible string. The string
passes over an ideal pulley pivoted to a fixed axle on a smooth incline plane as shown in the figure.
When the blocks are released, find magnitude of their accelerations (m/s2).

6) If velocity of particle is given by v = 2t4 then its acceleration (dv/dt) at time t = 1 is n. Find n ?

7)

Figure shows two perpendicular forces acting on the block of mass 4kg placed at smooth horizontal
surface. If acceleration of the block is 2α (in m/s2) find 'α'.
8) A particle moves such that x (m) = t2 + t – 3 ; where t is in second. Find its average velocity(in
m/s)from t = 2 sec to t = 5 sec.

CHEMISTRY

SECTION-I (i)

1)
if one electron is added into given electronic arrangement, then upcoming electron will have :

(A) Similar spin with that of electron of 2pz

(B) Similar value of magnetic quantum number with that of 2px
(C) Similar value of (n + ℓ) with that of 2s orbital
(D) Accomodation in either 2py or 2pz orbital

2) If the electronic configuration of N-atom is represented as :

then which of the following rules have been violated :

(A) Aufabu's Principle

(B) Pauli's exclusion principle
(C) Hund's rule
(D) Both (B) and (C)

3) 1st excitation energy for the hypothetical H-like sample is 24 eV, No. of statements which correct.
(i)Ionisation energy of sample is 36 eV.
(ii) Ionisation energy of sample is 32 eV.
(iii) Binding energy of 3rd excited step is 2 eV.
(iv) Second excitation energy of the sample is 28.44 eV.

(A) Ionisation energy of sample is 36 eV.

(B) Ionisation energy of sample is 32 eV.
(C) 1
(D) 2

4) The molarity of a HCl solution, which is 1.825 % (w/v) is :

(A) M/10
(B) M/2
(C) M/5
(D) M/20

SECTION-I (ii)

1) Which of the following pair of elements shows diagonal relationship :

(A) Li, Mg
(B) B, Al
(C) B, Si
(D) Be, Al

2) Which of the following is/are INCORRECT order of radius.

(A) Ca2+ < S2– < Cl–

(B) N < Li < B
(C) Na+ < Mg2+ < Cl–
(D) Cl < Mg < Ca

3) 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

4) Which of the following orbital(s) have 'xy' as their nodal plane ?

(A) pz
(B) dxz
(C) dyz
(D)
5) The wave function for 2s orbital is given as

Where ao = First Bohr's radius in H atom = 0.529 A°.

Read the given statement and pick out the correct statement(s).

(A) The number of radial nodes is equal to three

(B) The probability density is independent of direction
(C) The probability density of finding electron at nucleus is non-zero.
(D) The radial node occur at a distance 2a0 from nucleus

6) Which of the following series of compounds does not have same mass percentage of carbon ?

(A) CO2, CO
(B) CH4, C2H6, C2H2
(C) C2H2, C6H6, C10H8
(D) HCHO, CH3COOH, C6H12O6

SECTION-III

1) How many elements those atomic number given as below is/are belongs from d-block ?
56, 84, 69, 91, 71, 49, 99, 29

2) Consider the following wave representing electromagnetic radiation :

Calculate the energy of a single photon ( in eV). use E(in eV)

First multiply your answer with 10. Then fill your answer as sum of digits (excluding
decimal places) till you get the single digit answer.

3) The figure shows a sample of H-atoms having electron revolving in higher orbit ‘n’.
If this electron makes transition from this orbit ‘n’ to ground state, No. of paschen lines emitted are.

4) Find total number of species having magnetic moment value B.M. among following species.
Fe+2, Cr, Cr+3, Ti+2, Mn+2, V+3
5) How many of the following species are isoelectronic.
Ne , F, O–2, Na+, Al, Mg+2, N–3

6) The work function (ϕ) of some metals is listed below. The number of metals which will show
photoelectric effect when light of 300 nm wavelength falls on the metal is :

7) The magnitude of potential energy of electron in nth excited state of He+ ion is times the kinetic
energy of electron in the first excited state of Li2+ ion. Find "n"

8) Number of pairs for which size of 1st element is bigger than 2nd.
[Li+, Mg2+] [Ne, Ar] [Be, B] [O2–, F–]
[Cl–, Cl] [F–, H–] [Na+, Mg+2]

MATHS

SECTION-I (i)

1) Value of 0.1232323 ................. is –

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

2) If five A.M.'s are inserted between 8 and 26 then fourth A.M. is

(A) 23
(B) 20
(C) 16
(D) 12

3) If f(x) = –2x2 + 2x + 20, then the number of integer(s) in the range of f(x) for is (are)

(A) 1
(B) 3
(C) 4
(D) 5
4) The expression –a2x2 + bx – c is negative for all x ∈ R, if

(A) b2 > 4a2c

(B) b2 < 4a2c
(C) b2 = 4ac2
(D) 4b2 < a2c

SECTION-I (ii)

1) If a > 0, then minimum value of the expression a6 + a–2 + a3 + a–4 + a–3 + 26 is equal to m and holds
for a = k, then

(A) m = 69
(B) m = 12
(C) k = 1
(D) k = 2

2) Let A,G,H are arithmetic, geometric and harmonic mean between two given positive numbers x
and y. Then -

(A) A2, AG, AH are in G.P.

(B) Quadratic Ax2 + Gx + H = 0 has imaginary roots
(C) Quadratic Ax2 + Gx + H = 0 has real roots
(D) A > G > H

3) Given that a,b,c are in A.P having common difference as integer then roots of quadratic equation
(a – b)x2 + (b – c)x + (c – a) = 0 are

(A) Real
(B) Imaginary
(C) Rational
(D) Irrational

4) Consider ƒ(x) = x2(α + β) – x(α + 4β) + 3β – 2α, then identify the (α, β ∈ R and α, β ≠ 0), correct
statement(s) about the roots of ƒ(x) = 0, is -

(A) real & distinct

(B) imaginary
(C) one root lie between 1 and 3
(D) one root lie between –1 and 2.

5)

Let a1,a2,.....a9 are in A.P and a5 = 5. Also a3,a7,a8 are in G.P., then (a1 ≠ a4)
(A)

(B) a9 < 0
(C) a1 < 0

(D)

6) If the roots of the equation x2 – 4x – log2 a = 0 are real, then the exact set of values of a is -

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

SECTION-III

1) If sum of first n terms of an A.P. is ∀ n ∈ N, then the value of

is

2) The sum of last two digits in the sum of to the first 40 terms of the series 1 + (3)(4) + 5 + (7)(8) +
9 + (11)(12) + ........ is

3) Let a,b are two positive integers and their Arithmetic mean is A, Geometric mean is G such that

2A + G2 = 27, and a + b = 14, then integral value of is

4) Let there be k terms common in the series given by S1 : 11,15,19........(53 terms) and S2 :
4,9,14,....(44 terms), then sum of digits of k is

5) If α and β are solutions of x2 – 8x + 4 = 0 such that , then is

6) If a,b ∈ R, such that , then number of possible integral values of

k can be equal to

7) If 3a2 – 4a – 4 = 0 and 3b2 – 4b – 4 = 0, where a, b ∈ R and a < b then value of can be

8) The smallest value of parameter a for which the roots of the quadratic equation x2 + 2(a – 1)x + a
+ 5 = 0 are negative
 ANSWER KEYS

PHYSICS

SECTION-I (i)

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

SECTION-I (ii)

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

SECTION-III

Q. 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
A. 3 2 2 3 1 8 5 8

CHEMISTRY

SECTION-I (i)

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

SECTION-I (ii)

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

SECTION-III

Q. 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36
A. 1 4 3 2 5 4 5 5

MATHS

SECTION-I (i)

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

SECTION-I (ii)

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

Q. 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54
A. 2 6 2 2 4 4 5 4
 SOLUTIONS

PHYSICS

1) Use T – mg = ma ⇒ T = m(g + a)

2)

on solving

3)

Just after cutting

aA = aB = 0
& aC = aD ≠ 0

4) T = ma ⇒ T = 2 × 2 = 4N

∴a= = 5m/s2

5) Question Explanation:
The question asks for the respective readings of A and B spring balances.

Concept:
This question is based on spring force.

Solution:
FBD for spring B

TB = 4g
So reading = 4 Kg
FBD for spring A
TA = 4g
So reading = 4 Kg.

Final Answer:
The correct option are (2) and (4).

6)

7)

At t = 5 sec ⇒ v = 6 m/s and

x = 52 – 4 × 5 + 3
x=8m
In v-t graph distance
= |area| = 4 + 9 = 13 m

8) Initial value of Tension in spring

T1 = M1g
Even after thread is burnt the tension in the spring will remain same.
So, block 'A' will be in equilibrium state aA = 0

→ Spring pulls the spring connected to block B with force M1g.

→ M1 > M2
So, Initial net force on 'B' will in upward.
∴ Initial acceleration of B will upward.
→ Initial acceleration of A is zero.
 9)
Study A → B

T= = = 3 sec
(A) Verticle direction study A to C

Sy = uyt

–20 = 15t –

(C)
vy = uy + ayt ⇒ vy = 15 – 10 × 4 = –25 m/s

(D) D = t. ux = m
Ans. (A, B, C, D)

10)

Explanation Question: In a situation, a board is moving with a constant velocity v with

respect to earth, while a man A and man B are running with a velocity 2v with respect to earth
and both men are running from the opposite ends of the board at the same time. We have to
find the time when both the person meet
Concept: This question is based on relative motion
Solution:

In the frame of board : vAB = 4v

Final Answer : The correct option is (1), (3) & (4)

11) The velocity of the particle at t = 4 s can be given as

...(i)
where (= area under a – t) graph during first 4 s)
Referring to a – t graph (shown in figure), we have
A = A1 + A2 – A3 – A4 .... (ii)

Where A1 = 5 × 1 = 5,

and
We can find the value of x as follows:

Using properties of similar triangles, we have

This yields

Substituting and × 10 we have

Then Substituting A1, A2, A3 and A4 in Eq. (ii) we have

hence, we have

12)
So, T – Mg = Ma
T = M(a + g)
From the above equations,

13) tan–1(1/2)
= 20 m/s
= 5 m/s
= 15 m/s
14) By observation, for equal interval of time the magnitude of slope of line in x-t curve is
greatest in interval 3.

15) Explanation the Question:

The question asks to find the acceleration of two blocks connected by a string over a pulley on
an inclined plane.

Concept:
This question is based on Newton's Second Law of Motion

Solution:

30 sin30° – T = 3a
T – 20 sin30° = 2a

a = 1m/s2

Final Answer: The correct answer is 1.

16) v = 2t4

a= = 2 x 4t3 = 8t3

17)

FBD

Fnet =
a = 10 m/sec
a = 10 = 2a ⇒ α = 5

18)

average velocity =
CHEMISTRY

19)

Explain the question: Determine the orbital placement for an additional electron in the given
atom.

Concept: Pauli Exclusion Principle and electronic configuration rules.

Solution:
The provided orbital diagram shows that the 2s subshell and one of the 2p orbitals (2px) are
already completely filled with two electrons each. The remaining two 2p orbitals, 2py and
2pz are half-filled, each containing a single electron. According to the Pauli Exclusion
Principle, an orbital can accommodate a maximum of two electrons with opposite spins.
Since the 2s and 2px orbitals have reached their maximum capacity, any additional electron
must enter one of the available spots in either the 2py or the 2pz orbital to form a pair. It will
have a spin opposite to the electron already present in that specific orbital.

Final Answer: Option (4)

20) Question Explanation: Which rules have been violated for given electronic configuration
diagram.
Concept : This question is based on Aufbau's Principle, Pauli's Principle, Hunds Principle.
Solution: Pauli's Principle : No two electron can have same values of all four quantum
number.
Aufbau Principle : Electrons are filled firstly in lower energy shell after that higher energy
shell.
Hunds rule : Electrons are distributed singly in with same spin degenerate orbital after that
it will be pairing.
E. C. Given :
If the electronic configuration of N-atom is represented as :

In 2P Paulis and Hunds rule are violated

Final Answer:
option (4)

21)
first excitation means n = 2

Now I.E. = (E1) = + kz2 = 32 eV

# for 3rd excited state n = 4
 Binding energy =
# second excitation energy → n = 3

22)

Question Explanation:
The objective is to find the molarity of a hydrochloric acid (HCl) solution that is labeled as
1.825% (w/v).

Concept:
Weight/Volume Percentage (w/v%) represents the mass of solute in grams per 100 mL of
solution. Molarity (M) is the number of moles of solute per 1000 mL (1 L) of solution.

Solution:

A. Interpret % (w/v): 1.825% (w/v) means there are 1.825 g of HCl in 100 mL of solution.
B. Find Moles of HCl :

A. Molar mass of HCl = 1(H) + 35.5(Cl) = 36.5 g/mol.

B.

C. Calculate Molarity:

A. Molarity is the moles in 1000 mL .

B.

D. Convert to Fraction: 0.5 M is equivalent to M or M/2.

Final Answer: Option (2)

23) Explain question : We have to find elements among the given options which show
diagonal relationship
Concept : This question is based on the Diagonal relationship.
Solution :

Final answer : The correct options are (1), (3), (4)

24) Correct order of radius.

 (A) S2– > Cl– > Ca2+
(B) Li > B > N [Left to right in a period]

(C) Cl– > Na+ > Mg2+

(D) Ca > Mg > Cl [top to bottom (Ca > Mg) and left to right (Mg > Cl)]

25)

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.

26) Question Explanation: Identifying orbitals that have the 'xy' plane as a nodal region.
Concept: Angular Nodes and Nodal Planes of Atomic Orbitals.
Solution: A nodal plane (angular node) for an orbital is the plane where the probability of
finding an electron is zero.

pz : Nodal plane is the plane perpendicular to the z-axis → xy plane.

dxz : Nodal planes are yz and xy.
dyz : Nodal planes are xz and xy.
dx2 – y2 : Nodal planes are at 45° to the axes, not the xy plane itself.

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

27) * no of radial node = n – ℓ – 1 = 2 – 0 –1 = 1

* Probability density
* Since contain no θ or ϕ terms – probability of finding electron do not depend upon
direction

* Also since at r = 0, ;
is non zero at r = 0

* when the term vanishes putting =0

r = 2a0
 at r = 2a0 , : Corresponds to radial node.

28)

% of C by mass =

OR If emperical formula is same, mass precentage will be same.

29) Explain Question:

Identify d–block elements from a list of atomic numbers.

Concept:
Position of elements in the periodic Table.

Solution:
d–block elements correspond to groups 3 to 12.
• 3d series: Z = 21 to 30
• 4d series: Z = 39 + 48
• 5d series: Z = 72 to 80 (and Z = 57 Lanthanum)
• 6d series: Z = 104 to 112 (and Z = 89 Actinium)

Calculation:
• 56 (Ba): s–block (Group 2)
• 84 (Po): p–block (Group 16)
• 69 (Tm): f–block (Lanthanoids)
• 91 (Pa): f–block (Actinoids)
• 71 (Lu): f–block (Lanthanoids)
• 49 (In): p–block (Group 13)
• 99 (Es): f–block (Actinoids)
• 29 (Cu): d–block (Group 11, 3d series)
only 29 belongs to the d–block.

Final Answer: option(1)

30) Wavelength = =

31)

Explanation Question: Find number of Paschen lines

Concept: This question is based on de-broglies hypothesis
Solution: from given diagram six waves are present in orbit
∴ n2 = 6

For Paschen series n1 = 3

Number of Paschen lines = n2 – n1 = 6 – 3 = 3

Final Answer : 3

32)

m= B. M.
⇒ 2 unpaired e–
Ti+2 and V+3 have 2 unpaired electrons.

33) Isoelectronic species: species having same no. of electrons

Ne, N–3, O–2, Na+, Mg+2

34)

Explanation Question:
Determine how many metals show the photoelectric effect with 300 nm light.

Concept:

This question is based on Photoelectric occurs if photon energy exceeds metal's work
function ϕ.

Solution:
Given:
• Wavelength λ = 300 nm = 300 × 10–9 m
• Planck's constant h = 6.626 × 10–34 Js
• Speed of light c = 3 × 108 m/s

= 4.13 eV
So, photon energy ≈ 4.13 eV
Now compare this to the work functions:
Only metals with ϕ < 4.13 eV will show photoelectric effect:
Li, Na, K, Mg – 4 metals

Final Answer: 4

35) |P.E.| = 2 × |T.E|

K.E = | –T.E.| = 13.6 ×

2 × 13.6 ×
(n + 1)2 = 36
n+1=6⇒n=5

36)

1, 3, 4 , 5 , 7
MATHS

37)

y= ⇒ y=

38) 8, A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, 26 are in A.P.

A4 = 8 + 4d = 20

39) f(x) = –2x2 + 2x + 20

= –2(x2 – x) + 20

Given : –1 ≤ x ≤ 1

20.5 ≥ f(x) ≥ 16

40) D < 0
b2 – 4(–a2)(–c) < 0
b2 – 4a2c < 0
b2 < 4a2c

41) Question Explanation: We have to find minimum value of given expression which is
equal to m and k.

Concept: This question is based on ratio between A.M. and G.M.

Solution: AM ≥ GM

Now, m = 5 + 26 = 69
k=1
Final answer: The correct option are (1) and (3).

42) (A) A, G, H are in G.P.

⇒ A2, AG, AH are in G.P.
(B) D = G2 – 4AH = (G2 – AH) – 3AH
= –ve – ve = –ve
(D) AM > GM > HM

43)

Explanation of Question: In this question we have to given a, b, c are in A.P. with common
difference as integer and we have to find nature of roots of given quadratic equation.
Concept: “This question is based on nature of roots”
Solution: Given quadratic equation (a – b)x2 + (b – c)x + (–a) = 0, a – b ≠ 0 ⇒ a ≠ b
as sum of coefficient = a – b + b – c + c – a = 0
So, one root of equation is 1

and other root is

Now given a, b, c are in A.P. with common different integer
b = a + d, c = a + 2d, (d ≠ 0)

So other root = =
Hence roots of equation are real, rational.

Final Answer: The correct options are (1 & 3)

44) ƒ(1) ƒ(3) < 0

and ƒ(–1)ƒ(2) < 0

45)

Let a1 = 5 – 4d, a2 = 5 – 3d,....,a5,....

a9 = 5 + 4d and a72 = a3a8
⇒ (5 + 2d)2 = (5 – 2d)(5 + 3d)

⇒ or d = 0 (rejected)

46)

Use D ≥ 0
16 + 4log2a ≥ 0

log2a ≥ –4 ⇒

47) ⇒ Sn+2(Sn – Sn–1) – Sn+1(Sn – Sn–1)

⇒ Sn+2 Tn – Sn+1Tn
⇒ Tn(Sn+2 – Sn+1)
⇒ Tn(Tn+2)

⇒ sum

48) = 45860

49) ;
a + b + ab = 27
b(1 + a) = 28 – (1 + a)

1+a=2
⇒ a = 1, b = 13

50) S1 : 11,15,19,23........; d1 = 4
S2 : 4,9,14,19,24........; d2 = 5
Common difference of series of common terms
= LCM(d1, d2) = 20
first common term = 19
∴ series : 19,39,59....
∴ 19 + (n – 1) 20 ≤ 219 (think !)
⇒ n ≤ 11

51)

α + β = 8, αβ = 4

52) (b + 5)2 + 2 < k < –(a – 1)2 + 5

53) a,b are roots of 3x2 – 4x – 4 = 0

54) Ans. 4
Let x2 + 2(a – 1)x + a + 5 = 0 ⇒ α, β
Δ≥0
α + β < 0 and αβ > 0
take intersection
a ∈ [4, ∞)