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PART 1 : PHYSICS

SECTION-I (i)

1) Force acting on an object is given by . Dimensional formula of a is (v is speed) :-

(A) M–1L
(B) MLT–1
(C) M–1LT–2
(D) ML–1

2) Two boats have same speed wrt river. They head in the direction shown in figure. If T1 and T2 are
the times taken by boat (1) and (2) respectively to cross the river then :-

(A) T1 > T2
(B) T1 = T2
(C) T1 < T2
(D) Information not sufficient

3) Two blocks of equal mass 2 kg are placed on a rough horizontal surface as shown and a force is
applied on the upper block. The system is initially at rest. Find acceleration of the lower block.

(A) 2 m/s2
(B) 4 m/s2
(C) 5 m/s2
(D) 7 m/s2

4) A block of mass m is placed in contact with one end of a smooth tube of mass M (see figure). A
horizontal force F acts on the tube in each case (i) and (ii). Then mark the incorrect option : [Ignore
gravity]

(A)
am = 0 and aM = in (i)

(B)
am = aM = in (i)

(C)
am = aM = in (ii)

(D)
Force on m is in (ii)

SECTION-I (ii)

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) 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

3) The Van is moving on a horizontal ground along a straight road as shown in figure. The velocity of
Van is given as : v = (9t – t2 + 10) m/s, where t is in second. Coefficient of friction between the wall
of van and block of m kg is μ. The block is at rest w.r.t. van initially. The friction time graph between
block and van is given as (g = 10 m/s2).

(A) The value of mass of block is 10 kg

(B) The coefficient of friction (μ) is 2
(C) The acceleration of block at t = 3 sec is 5 m/sec.2
(D) The coefficient of friction (μ) is 1

SECTION-I (iii)

1) A ball is projected vertically upward from the top of a tower such that it crosses a point after 3
sec and 5 sec of projection. Ball will strike the ground in 2 sec if it is projected vertically downward
with same speed, from tower. Then

List–I List–II

(I) (P) 8

(II) (Q) 5

(III) (R) 2.6

v – average speed from 3 to 5 sec

(IV) (S) 1

(T) 2.5
(A) I → R;II → S;III → P;IV → T
(B) I → R;II → T;III → P;IV → S
(C) I → S;II → R;III → P;IV → Q
(D) I → Q;II → S;III → P;IV → T

2) A particle is projected with speed 25 m/s at an angle 53° with the horizontal such that it lands on
the ground as shown.
 List-I List-II

(P) Range of the particle on the ground (in m) (1)

(Q) The time difference between the points which are at of the maximum height attained by the particle (in (2) 4
sec).

(R) The time instant when velocity is perpendicular to initial velocity (in sec). (3) 60

(S) The magnitude of tangential acceleration when velocity makes an angle 37° with the horizontal (in m/s2) (4) 6

(5) 2

(A) P → 3;Q → 5;R → 1;S → 4

(B) P → 2;Q → 1;R → 4;S → 2
(C) P → 3;Q → 4;R → 4;S → 3
(D) P → 2;Q → 1;R → 2;S → 4

3) There is no friction between blocks B and C. But ground is rough. Pulleys are smooth and
massless and strings are light. For F = 10 N, whole system remains stationary. Match the following
two columns.
(mB = mC = 1 kg and g = 10 ms–2)

COLUMN-I COLUMN-II

P Force of friction between A and ground A 10 N

Q Force of friction between C and ground B 20 N

R Normal reaction on C from ground C 5N

S Tension in string between P3 and P4 D None of the above

(A) P → C;Q → B;R → A;S → D
(B) P → D;Q → B;R → B;S → A
(C) P → C;Q → D;R → B;S → A
(D) P → A;Q → D;R → B;S → A

SECTION-II
1) With what minimum acceleration (in m/s2) mass M must be moved on frictionless surface so that
m remains at rest with respect to 'M' as shown. The coefficient of friction between M and m is 0.4. (g

= 10 m/s2)

2) The diagram shows v – t graph for a particle moving along a straight line. At t = 0 particle is at x

= 25 m. Final x coordinate of the particle is x (in m). Find the value of .

3) Two masses 10 kg and 20 kg respectively are connected by a massless spring in figure of 200 N
acts on the 20 kg mass. At the instant shown in figure the 10 kg mass has acceleration of 12 m/s2,

what is the acceleration of 20 kg mass?

4) Find the velocity (in m/s) of block A while block B remains at rest?

5)

Forces acting on an object is given as :

 if the object experiences net force only in y-direction, then

the value of unknown force α is given as : value of x is.

6) A car starts from rest travelling with constant acceleration. If distance covered by it in 10th second
of its journey is 19m, what will be the acceleration (in m/s2) of car ?

PART 2 : CHEMISTRY

SECTION-I (i)

1) The species which is polar, non-planar and diamagnetic is :

(A) NO2

(B)

(C) CCl4

(D)

2) Which of the following is not correctly matched

(A) [Xe] 4f14 5d10 6s2 → Transition element

(B) [Rn] 5f14 6d1 7s2 → Inner transition element
(C) [Xe] 4f14 5d10 6s2 6p6 7s2 → Representative element
(D) [Xe] 4f14 5d2 6s2 → d-block element

3) 12.5 gm of fuming H2SO4 (labelled as 112%) is mixed with 100 lit water. Molar concentration of
H+ in resultant solution is:
[Note: Assume that H2SO4 dissociate completely and there is no change in volume on mixing]

(A)
(B)

(C)

(D)

4) NaBr,used to produce AgBr for use in photography can be self prepared as follows :
....(i)
....(ii)
.....(iii)
(At. mass : Fe = 56 , Br = 80)
If the yield of (ii) reaction is 60% then mass of iron required to produce 2.06 × 103 kg NaBr

(A) 105 kg
(B) 105 gm
(C) 103 kg
(D) None

SECTION-I (ii)

1) Choose the correct statement(s) :

(A) During chemical reaction total mass remains conserved

(B) During chemical reaction total moles of molecule remains conserved
(C) During chemical reaction total moles of atoms remains conserved
(D) During chemical reaction total moles of molecules may change

2) A mixture of H2 and acetylene C2H2 was collected in a eudiometer tube then 60 ml of O2 was
added. The resulting mixture of all the gases are exploded. After cooling a contraction in volume of
45 ml was observed. 13 ml of oxygen was also left behind then which are correct statement (All
measurement under constant pressure and temperature condition)

(A) Initial volume of H2 = 14 ml

(B) Volume of CO2 formed = 32 ml
(C) Initial volume of C2H2 = 16 ml
(D) Volume of O2 used = 47 ml

3)

N2 is isoelectronic with :

(A) CO
(B) NO+
(C) C2H2
(D) CH2
 SECTION-I (iii)

1) Match the Following :

List-I List-II

(A) Element (P) Can't be decomposed into simpler substances by physical methods

(B) Compound (Q) Can be decomposed into simpler substances by chemical methods.

(C) Mixture (R) Can't be decomposed into simpler substances by chemical methods

(D) H2O (S) Uniform composition

(T) Consists of one type of atoms

(A) A → PRST;B → PQS;C → Q;D → PQS
(B) A → PQS;B → QT;C → PQS;D → PRST
(C) A → QR;B → PQS;C → PRST;D → PQS
(D) A → PQS;B → PRST;C → PQS;D → QS

2) Match the following:

List–I List–II

(P) Same number of unpaired electrons are present in (excluding zero) (1) Na+, Mg2+, F¯

(Q) Same number of electrons in s & p subshells. (2) F¯, Mg, O2–

(R) Same number of electrons with the ℓ = 1 (3) Mg, Ne, O2–

(S) Same number of total electrons (4) Li, Na, K

(5) F, Cl , Br
(A) P → 1,2,5;Q → 3,4;R → 1;S → 4
(B) P → 4,2;Q → 1,3;R → 2,3;S → 1,4,5
(C) P → 4,5;Q → 1;R → 1,2,3;S → 1
(D) P → 3,5;Q → 1,2;R → 3,4;S → 1,3,4

3) Match the List :

List-I List-II
(Molecule) (Structural properties)

(P) IF7 (1) See-saw shape

(Q) PCl3F2 (2) Non planar

(R) SF4 (3) Planar

(S) ICl3 (4) Pentagonal bipyramidal

(5) Axial bonds are shorter than equitorial bonds

Which of the following option has the correct combination considering List (I) and List (II) ?
Choose the correct option.

(A) P → 2,4;Q → 2,5;R → 2;S → 1,3

(B) P → 4,5;Q → 2,5;R → 1,2;S → 3
(C) P → 2,4;Q → 2,4;R → 1,2;S → 2
(D) P → 2,4,5;Q → 2,5;R → 1,2;S → 3

SECTION-II

1)

If the magnetic moment of Fe3+ is μ. Find the value of μ :

2) Find the total number of lone pairs in P = O in molecule H6P4O13

3) Number of correct bond angle order out of the following are (X = central atom)
(i) NH4+ < NH3 < NH2¯ ( )
+
(ii) NO2 > NO2¯ ( )
(iii) NH3 > PH3 > AsH3 ( )
+ + +
(iv) PCl4 < PBr4 < PI4 ( ) Where X' = halogen
(v) CH4 > NH3 > H2O ( )
(vi) NH3 > H2O ( )
–2
(vii) XeO4 = SiCl4 = SO4 (same bond angle)

4) Among the following, the element with the lowest atomic number that has a ground-state
electronic configuration of (n – 1) d5 ns1 is located in period:

5) The concentration of Ca(HCO3)2 in a sample of hard water is 405 ppm. The density of water
sample is 1.0 gm/ml. If the molarity of solution is x × 10–3 M then find x ?

6) 92 g mixture of CaCO3 and MgCO3 heated strongly in an open vessel. After complete
decomposition of the carbonates it was found that the weight of residue left behind is 48 g. If the

mass of MgCO3 in the mixture is x gm, the value of is.

PART 3 : MATHEMATICS

SECTION-I (i)

1) is equal to -
(A)

(B) 1

(C)

(D) 2

2) If the equation (p2 – 3p + 2)x2 + (p – 1)2x + (p2 – 4p + 3) = 0 is satisfied for more than two
different values of x, then p is equal to

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

3) If total number of runs scored in first n matches by a cricketer is 2n+1 – 2 – n (∀ n ∈ N), then in
which match player score his first century-

(A) 6th match

(B) 7th match
(C) 8th match
(D) 9th match

4) If , then x can be

(A) 5
(B) 4
(C) 3
(D) 2

SECTION-I (ii)

1)

If sin8x + cos8x = a cos42x + b cos22x + c ∀ x ∈ R, then -

(A) a + b + c = 1
(B) a + b = 1

(C)

(D)

2) Let α & β are roots of equation x2 – 3kx +

(A) If αβ = 31, then number of possible values of k is 2.
(B) If αβ = 31, then number of possible values of k is 1.
(C) If roots are real then k ∈ R
(D) If roots are real and equal then k ∈ ϕ

3) Let <an> be an AP such that an ∈ N ∀ n 1. If a1 = 3 and 53 < a14 < 64, then

(A)
(B)

(C)

(D)

SECTION-I (iii)

1) Let α, β be roots of x2 – 4x + A = 0 and γ, δ be roots of x2 – 36x + B = 0. If α, β, γ, δ forms an

increasing G.P.
Match each entry in List-I to the correct entry in List-II.

List-I List-II

(P) Value of A is (1) 243

(Q) Value of B is (2) 3

(R) (3) 6
is equal to

(S) β + A is (4) 1

(5) 7
The correct options is :
(A) P → 1;Q → 2;R → 3;S → 4
(B) P → 2;Q → 1;R → 4;S → 3
(C) P → 3;Q → 2;R → 4;S → 1
(D) P → 4;Q → 3;R → 2;S → 1

2)

List-I List-II

(P) (1) 5
If x2 – 3x + 1 = 0, then the value of is equal to
A quadratic equation with rational coefficients whose one root is tan15°
(Q) (2) 4
is x2 + ax + b = 0, then |a + b| is equal to
(R) Minimum value of function |x – 1| + |x – 2| + |x – 3| is equal to (3) 3
(S) If and , then is equal to (4) 2
 (5) 1
(A) P → 2;Q → 3;R → 5;S → 1
(B) P → 2;Q → 3;R → 4;S → 4
(C) P → 1;Q → 2;R → 3;S → 4
(D) P → 2;Q → 4;R → 3;S → 1

3)

List-I List-II
th x
Consider the sequence 1, 2, 2, 4, 4, 4, 4, 8, 8, 8, 8, 8, 8, 8, 8 ... then 1025 term is 2 then 'x' is
(P) (1) 8
divisible by

(Q) (2) 4
If then value of then 'y' is divisible by

(R) (3) 1
The maximum value of is

(S) (4) 2
The minimum value of 2x + 22x + 1 + ; x ∈ R is divisible by

(5) 5

(A) P → 3,4,5;Q → 1,2,3,4;R → 5;S → 1,2,3,4

(B) P → 2,3;Q → 1,2,3;R → 3,4,5;S → 1,2,5
(C) P → 3,4;Q → 1,5;R → 4,5;S → 1,2,3
(D) P → 2,5;Q → 2,3;R → 2,3,4;S → 1,2,5

SECTION-II

1)

In a ΔABC, if , where A & B are acute angles, then sin2A + sin2B + sin2C is

2)

If 1 lies between the roots of y2 – my + 1 = 0, then value of , is

(where [.] denotes greatest integer function)

3)

If upto 84 terms, then is

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

5) The value of x satisfying the equation is α and equation
is β, then the value of (α + β), is

6)

Let x, y, z > 0 satisfy xyz = 1018 and .

If N = , then the characteristic of log10N is

 ANSWER KEYS

PART 1 : PHYSICS

SECTION-I (i)

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

SECTION-I (ii)

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

SECTION-I (iii)

Q. 8 9 10
A. A A D

SECTION-II

Q. 11 12 13 14 15 16
A. 25.00 3.00 4.00 20.00 1.00 2.00

PART 2 : CHEMISTRY

SECTION-I (i)

Q. 17 18 19 20
A. B A A C

SECTION-I (ii)

Q. 21 22 23
A. A,C,D A,B,C,D A,B,C

SECTION-I (iii)

Q. 24 25 26
A. A C D

SECTION-II

Q. 27 28 29 30 31 32
A. 35.00 8.00 5.00 4.00 2.50 6.00

PART 3 : MATHEMATICS
 SECTION-I (i)

Q. 33 34 35 36
A. D A B D

SECTION-I (ii)

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

SECTION-I (iii)

Q. 40 41 42
A. B B A

SECTION-II

Q. 43 44 45 46 47 48
A. 2.00 0.00 9.00 2.00 8.00 2.00
 SOLUTIONS

PART 1 : PHYSICS

1) Question Explanation: We are given a formula of force in terms of velocity and two
variables 'a' and 'b'. We have to find the dimensional formula of 'a'.

Concept: This question is based on application of dimensional analysis to find the dimensions.

Solution:

So,

[a] = M–1L

Final answer: (A)

2) Explanation:
Two boats move with the same speed relative to the river in different directions. We have to
compare the time each boat takes to cross the river.

Concept:
This question is based on relative velocity and motion of boats across a river..
Solution :
Component of velocity ⊥ to flow is same for both boat.
Hence T1 = T2
Final answer : (B)

3) Explanation: Find acceleration of lower block when force applied on upper block.
Concept: Newton’s Laws + friction.
Solution:
N1 = 30, fmax1 = 18

N2 = 50, fmax2 =5
 amax of lower block is = 6.5 m/s2
F – 5 = 4(6.5)
F = 31 N since we applied 25 N

∴ block move together; a = = 5 m/s2

Final Answer: (C)

4)

Explain Question: A small block in placed inside a friction tube and force is applied in two
directions. it is asked to find acceleration of tube and slock
Concept : NLM
Solution :
Force on (m) in case (ii)

f= ma =

n case (ii) block & tube will move together & acceleration will be In case (i) net force
on block will be zero

am = 0 & acceleration of tube =

Final Answer : in case (i) an = 0 am = F/M
in case (2) am = am = F/ m+M
Final Answer: (B)

5) Question Explanation: Identify the correct statements about the dimensions of constants
in the given equation.
Concept: Dimensional Homogeneity
Solution:
[X] = [A.C] = [D] = L
& [Bt] = 1
[B] = [T–1]
[BCt] = 1
∴ [C] = 1

Final Answer (C)

6) 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: (A,C)

7)

Explanation Question:
The problem involves analysing the motion of a block inside a van undergoing non uniform
acceleration and determing the mass of the block, coefficient of friction and acceleration of
block at t = 3 sec.

Concept:
Static kinetic friction , dynamics in a non-inertial frame

Solution:

at t = 0, a = 9 m/sec2
t = 2 sec, a = 9 – 4 = 5 m/sec2
μ(ma) = mg

mg = 100
m = 10 kg

acceleration of block in horizontal direction

acceleration of block in vertical direction

Final Answer: (A,B,C).

8) Explanation: Match different quantities in vertical motion.
Concept: Projectile/vertical motion.
Solution:

Final Answer: (A)

9) Explain the Question:

Projectile is thrown with 25 m/s at 53°. Find values of four listed physical quantities and match
with options.
Concept (Law Used):
Projectile motion equations
Solution:
Take g = 10 m/s²
sin 53° = 4/5
cos 53° = 3/5
Horizontal velocity, ux = 25 × 3/5 = 15 m/s
Vertical velocity, uy = 25 × 4/5 = 20 m/s
Time of flight, T = 2uy / g = 40 / 10 = 4 s
Range, R = ux × T = 15 × 4 = 60 m
So, (P) → (3)
Maximum height, H = u²y / (2g) = 400 / 20 = 20 m
3/4 of maximum height = 15 m
Equation of y:
y = 20t − 5t²
Put y = 15:
20t − 5t² = 15
5t² − 20t + 15 = 0
t² − 4t + 3 = 0
t = 1 s and 3 s
Time difference = 2 s
So, (Q) → (5)
For velocity perpendicular to initial velocity:
Initial velocity vector = (15, 20)
Velocity at time t = (15, 20 − 10t)
Condition: dot product must be zero
15 × 15 + 20(20 − 10t) = 0
225 + 400 − 200t = 0
625 = 200t
t = 25 / 8 s
So, (R) → (1)
Tangential acceleration = component of g along velocity direction
= g sin θ
θ = 37°
sin 37° ≈ 3/5
So, aₜ = 10 × 3/5 = 6 m/s²
So, (S) → (4)
Final Answer: (A)

10) Question Explanation:

We need to analyze the forces acting on each block and the system to determine the friction
forces, normal reaction, and tension in the string.

Concept:
Newton's laws of motion and friction.

Solution:
Balancing horizontal forces on B. Tensions in both strings must be 10 N.
Force of friction on A = 10 N, and on C = 0
Balancing vertical forces on B + C, N = (MB + MC)g = 20 N

Final Answer: (D)

11) Explanation: Find minimum acceleration so block remains at rest relative to surface.
Concept: Static friction + pseudo force.
Solution:

N = ma .......(1)
f = mg
f ≤ fs max
mg ≤ µN
mg ≤ µma

a≥
a ≥ 25

amin =
Final Answer: (25.00)

12)

Question Explanation : We have to report where x is the final x coordinate when v–t
graph for a particle is given.
Concept: “This question is based on graph of kinematic variable.”
Solution: Displacement = Area of v-t graph

x – 25 = – × 10 × 5 + × 5 × 10 + 5 × 10
x – 25 = 50
⇒ x = 75

∴ value of
⇒ final answer = 3

Final Answer: (3)

13) Question Explanation: The problem involves a system of two masses connected by a
massless spring, with an external force 200 N acting on one of the masses. We need to find the
acceleration of 20 kg mass if at any instant the acceleration of 10 kg mass is 12 m/s2.
Concept:
This question is based on spring force, Newton's second law.

Solution:
F = m1a1 = 10 × 12 = 120 N
200 – F = m2a2
200 – 120 = 20 a2
a2 = 4 m/s2

Final Answer:
The correct answer is 4.

14) Explanation: Find velocity of block A when block B is at rest.

Concept: Constraint relation in system.
Solution:

vP =
Putting vp = 10 ms–1, vB = 0,
we get
vA = 20 ms–1 (upward direction)
Final Answer: (20.00)

15) Explanation: Find unknown force so net force is only in y-direction.

Concept: Resolution of vectors.
Solution:

12cos60° + acos53°
 = 40 + 20cos37°

∴
Final Answer: (1.00)

16) Question Explanation: We have to calculate the acceleration if car covered 19m in 10th
second after starts from rest.

Concept: This question is based on Rectilinear motion with constant acceleration

Solution:

Snth = u +

19 = 0 +
a = 2 m/s2

Final Answer: (2)

PART 2 : CHEMISTRY

17) Question Explanation : Determine the polar, non-planar, diamagnetic.

Concept : This question is based on identify the structural property.
Solution:
• NO2 → paramagnetic

• → polar, non-planar and diamagnetic

• CCl4 → non-polar

• → Planar

Final Answer : (B)

18) Question Explanation: Check whether each electronic configuration matches the correct
element category.
Concept: Transition elements must have partially filled d-subshell in atom or common
oxidation state.
Solution:
Option Electronic configuration Given classification Correct classification Match?
14 10 2
1 [Xe] 4f 5d 6s Transition element d10→ Not transition
2 [Rn] 5f146d17s2 Inner transition element f-block element ✓
14 10 2 6 2
3 [Xe] 4f 5d 6s 6p 7s Representative element s/p-block ✓
14 2 2
4 [Xe] 4f 5d 6s d-block element partially filled d ✓
Final Answer : (A)

19) Question Explanation : Find molar concentration of H+

Concept : This question is based on labelling of oleum.
Solution:
112% oleum means 100g oleum will yield 112g of H2SO4
∴ 12.5 g of 112% oleum will produce

∴ moles of H2SO4 =

∴ moles of H+ ions =

molarity of H+ =
Final Answer : (A)

20) Explain Question : We have to calculate the mass of iron required to produce a specific
mass of NaBr, considering reaction yields.
Concept : Based on Stoichiometry calculation.
Solution :

Actual mole of needed =

= 1.071 × 104 mol

Actual mole of FeBr2 needed

= 1.785 × 104 mol
mass of Fe = 1.785 × 104 × 56 = 999600 g = 1000 kg
Final answer: (C)

21) Question Explanation: Determine conservation laws applicable during a chemical

reaction.
Concept: Laws of Chemical Combination.
Solution:
Mass and atoms are always conserved in a chemical reaction, while moles of molecules may
change depending on the reaction stoichiometry.
Total mass remains conserved (Law of Conservation of Mass). (Correct).
Total moles of molecules may change (e.g., N2 ​ +3H2 ​ →2NH4​). (Correct).
Total moles of atoms remains conserved as atoms are merely rearranged. (Correct).
Final Answer : (ACD)

22) Question Explanation: Calculating reactant volumes from volume contraction.

Concept: Eudiometry and Gas Stoichiometry.
Solution:
Volume contraction is the difference between the total initial and final volumes. The oxygen
used is found from initial and unreacted amounts. Equations based on stoichiometry and
volume contraction are solved to find initial reactant volumes.

y 2y

(Vo2)used = ........(1)
Vi – Vf = 45

by (1) and 2 ,
& Vco2 = 2y = 2 x 16 ml = 32 ml
Final Answer : (ABCD)

23)

Explanation Question : We have to find the N2 is isoelectronic with

Concept : This question is based on same number of electrons
Solution :
CO, NO+, C2H2 they consist equal number of electrons hence they are isoelectronic with N2
Final Answer : (ABC)

24) Question Explanation: Question is asking about match the column.

Concept: This question is based on element , compound and mixture.
Solution :
Element : It is a pure substance which consists of atom of same kind.
Compound : A chemical substance containing atoms from more than one element held
together by chemical bonds.
Mixture : A material made upto two or more substances which can be separated by physical
method.
(A) Elements are pure substances. Hence, they cannot be broken down further. A P, R, S, T
(B) Compound can be decomposed into simpler substances by chemical reaction. B P, Q, S
(C) Mixture can be decomposed via physical as well as chemical methods. It is heterogenous.
C Q
(D) H2O is a compound. D P, Q, S
A (P, R, S, T); B (P, Q, S); C (Q); D (P, Q, S)
Final Answer: (A)

25) Question Explanation : Identify correct matches with given properties.

Concept : Apply concept of quantum no. and filling of electrons.
Solution :
• (P) Unpaired Electrons : Set (4) (Li, Na, K - ns1) and (5) (F, Cl, Br - np5) both have exactly 1
unpaired electron.
• (Q) Same electron in s and p subshells : Set (1) contains isoelectronic ions (Na+, Mg2+, F–).
They share the identical configuration 1s2 2s2 2p6, meaning they all have equal s (4) and p (6)
counts relative to one another.
• (R) Same l = 1 (p) electrons : Sets (1), (2) and (3) all revolve around the stable sp6 core.
Every species listed in these options has exactly options has exactly 6 p-electrons.
• (S) Same Total Electrons : Set (1) is the only isoelectronic set (all have 10 electrons.
Final Answer : (C)

26) Question Explanation : Match the molecules with their shape.

Concept : This question is based on VSEPR theory.
Solution :

(P) IF7 : [2, 4, 5]

→ Non - planar
→ Pentagonal bipyramidal
→ Axial bonds are shorter than eq. bonds.

(Q) PCl3F2 (2, 5)

(R) SF4

(S) ICl3 [3]

Final Answer : (D)
27) Question Explanation: Value of square magnetic moment for Fe+3
Concept: This question is based on n = No. of unpair e–(s)
Solution: Fe+3 ≡ [Ar] 3d5
∴n=5
∴

μ2 = 35
Final Answer : (35.00)

28)

Question Explanation: Counting valence electrons and lone pairs in a polyphosphoric acid.
Concept: Lewis Structure of Tetrapolyphosphoric Acid.
Solution:
H6​P4​O13​ is a linear polyphosphoric acid where four Phosphorus atoms are linked via bridging
Oxygen atoms (P−O−P). Each Phosphorus atom is tetrahedrally coordinated to four Oxygen
atoms.
There are 4 P=O (terminal oxo) groups, 4 atoms × 2 lone pairs = 8
There are 6 P−OH (hydroxyl) groups, 6 atoms × 2 lone pairs = 12
There are 3 P−O−P (bridging) Oxygen atoms, 3 atoms × 2 lone pairs = 6
Total lone pairs in P = O bonds = 8
Final Answer: (8.00)

29) Explain the question : The number of species with correct bond order will be ?
Concept : This question is based on VSEPRT, bond parameters.
Solution :
(ii) NO2+ > NO2¯ ( )
(iii) NH3 > PH3 > AsH3 ( )
(v) CH4 > NH3 > H2O ( )
(vi) NH3 > H2O ( )
(vii) XeO4 = SiCl4 = SO4–2 (same bond angle)
Final answer : (5.00)

30)

Question Explanation: Find period of first element with configuration (n – 1) d5 ns1.

Concept: Half-filled d-subshells follow (n–1) d5 ns1 for stability in d-block elements.
Solution:
• General configuration:(n–1) d5 ns1 → Group 6 (Cr, Mo, W).
• Look for lowest atomic number → Chromium (Cr, Z = 24)
• Cr is in 4th period of periodic table.
Final answer: (4.00)

31) Question Explanation : If the molarity of solution is x × 10–3 M then find x.

Concept : This question is based on molarity.
 Solution :
106 gm solution contains 405 gm Ca(HCO3)2

vol. of solution = = 1000L

moles of solute =

= 2.5 × 10–3 M
Compare with x × 10–3 M
x = 2.5.
Final Answer : (2.50)

32) Question Explanation: Find mass of MgCO3 in mixture.

Concept: This question is based on mixture analysis.
Solution:
Let CaCO3 = x gm, MgCO3 = (92 – x)gm

56x × 84 + (92 – x) × 4000 = 48 × 84 × 100

4704x – 4000x = 403200 – 368000
704x = 35200

mass of MgCO3 = 92 – 50 = 42(x)

∴
Final Answer: (6.00)

PART 3 : MATHEMATICS

33) Explain Question: Simplify a trigonometric expression involving squares of sine, secant,
and cotangent functions with various fractional multiples of π to find its numerical value.

Concept: Complementary angle trigonometric identities, specifically and

, and the Pythagorean identities ( , ).

Solution:

=1+1=2
Final Answer: (D)
34) Question Explanation: Finding the value of p for a quadratic equation to have more than
two solutions.
Concept: Conditions for a polynomial to be an identity.
Solution: For a quadratic equation to be satisfied by more than two different values of x, it
must be an identity. This means that all the coefficients of the polynomial must be zero. We set
each coefficient of the given equation to zero and find the value of p that satisfies all three
conditions simultaneously.
Calculation:
(p2 – 3p + 2)x2 + (p – 1)2x + (p2 – 4p + 3) = 0
Since given quadratic equation has more than 2 distinct values of x then it will become an
identity.
⇒ Coefficient of x2 = 0 and coefficients of x = 0 and constant term = 0
⇒ p2 – 3p + 2 = 0 and (p – 1)2 = 0 and p2 – 4p + 3 = 0
⇒ (p – 1)(p – 2) = 0 ⇒ p = 1 ⇒ (p – 1)(p – 3) = 0
⇒ p = 1 or 2 ⇒ p = 1 or 3
∴ So
Final Answer: (A)

35) Explain Question: Given the sum of runs for n matches (Sn), identify in which specific
match the cricketer first scores 100 or more runs.
Concept: Relationship between the nth term and the sum of n terms in a sequence (Tn = Sn -
Sn-1), and solving inequalities for n.
Solution:
Sn = 2n+1 – 2 – n
∴ Tn = Sn – Sn–1 = 2n – 1
n = 6, T6 = 63,
n = 7, T7 = 127
Final Answer: (B)

36) Question Explanation: In this question, we have to simplify given logarithmic sum.
Concept: This question is based on properties of logarithm.
Solution:

Let
= loge 3 + loge 4
= loge 12
As, e2 < 12 < e3
So, 2 < loge 12 < 3
= loge 12 ∈ (2, 3)

Given
loge 12 > x
So value of x = 2 is only satisfy given inequation from options.

Final answer: (D)

37) Explain Question: Expand sin8x + cos8x into a polynomial of cos2x and verify the
relationships between the resulting coefficients a, b and c.
Concept: Multiple angle formulas (cos2x = 1 – 2sin2x = 2cos2x – 1) and algebraic identities to
reduce the power of trigonometric functions.
Solution:

Final Answer: (A, C)

38) Explain Question: Analyze the roots of a quadratic equation containing logarithmic terms
to determine the number of possible values for k and the nature of the roots.

Concept: Product of roots , Discriminant (D = b2 - 4ac) for real roots, and the property
(with k > 0).
Solution:
αβ = 2k2 – 1 = 31
⇒ k = 4 (∵ k > 0)
Now D = 9k2 – 4(2k2 –1) = k2 + 4 > 0 ∀ k ∈ R+
Final Answer: (B, D)

39) Explain Question: For an Arithmetic Progression of natural numbers starting with 3, find
the common difference using a given range for the term, then calculate specific terms and
sums.

Concept: General term of an AP (an = a + (n-1)d), Sum of first n terms ( ),

and solving integer constraints.
Solution:
a1 = 3
a14 = a1 + 13d = 3 + 13d
53 < a14 < 64
50 < 13d < 61

d = 4 (Since d ∈ N)

= 15(3 + 28)
= 15(31) = 465
Final Answer: (B, C)

40) Let α = a, β = ar, γ = ar2, δ = ar3

α + β = 4 ∴ a(1 + r) = 4 ...(1)
2
γ + δ = 36 ar (1 + r) = 36 ...(2)
from (1) and (2) r2 = 9 r = 3 (increasing GP)
and a = 1
∴ α = 1, β = 3, γ = 9, δ = 27
∴ A = αβ = 3, B = γδ = 243

and β + A = 3 + 3 = 6

41) Explain Question: Match four independent mathematical problems (polynomial

simplification, quadratic roots, minimum of absolute functions, and exponential-log equations)
with their respective numerical answers.
Concept: Polynomial division/manipulation, irrational roots of quadratics, minimization of sum
of absolute differences (median property), and logarithmic power rules.
Solution:

(P) ∵ x2 – 3x + 1 = 0 ⇒
Given expression

=7–9+6=4
(Q) One root = tan15° =
⇒ other root
∴ required quadratic equation is
x2 – 4x + 1 = 0 ⇒ |a + b| = 3.
(R) Minimum value of function
|x – 1| + |x – 2| + |x – 3| is 2
occurs for x = 2.

(S)
⇒
Final Answer: (B)

42) Explain Question: Match sequence properties, infinite series sums, and function
extremas with their divisibility rules or specific values.
Concept: Counting terms in a patterned sequence, telescoping series, AM-GM inequality for
optimization, and divisibility rules.
Solution:
0
(P) 1 is repeated = 2 time = 1
2 is repeated = 21 time = 2
4 is repeated = 22 time = 4
8 is repeated = 23 time = 8
for 1025th term
sum of number of 'k' terms ≤ 1025
⇒ 1 + 2 + 4 + 8 + ... ≤ 1025
⇒ 2k – 1 ≤ 1025 ⇒ 2k ≤ 1026
k ≤ 10 ; kmax = 10
means 1025th term is 2k = 210
so, x = 10
(Q)

(R)

(S)

⇒E≥8
Final Answer: (A)

43) Explain Question: Find the value of sin2A + sin2B + sin2C for a triangle where the
cotangents of acute angles A and B satisfy a specific cubic equation.
Concept: Conditional trigonometric identities and the algebraic identity
or a=b=c.
Solution:
cot3A + cot3B = 3cotAcotB – 1
cot3A + cot3B + 1 = 3cotA cotB(1)
cotA + cotB + 1 = 0 or
cotA = cotB = 1 ⇒ A = B = 45°
sin2A + sin2B + sin2C = 2
Final Answer: (2.00)

44) Explain Question: Given that 1 lies between the roots of a quadratic equation in y, find
the Greatest Integer Value of a function involving x and m.
Concept: Location of roots (if 1 is between roots, f(1) < 0), AM-GM Inequality to find the
range of the expression, and Greatest Integer Function properties.
Solution:
y2 – my + 1 = 0, 1 lies between the roots
∴ ƒ(1) < 0 ⇒ m > 2

Now (AM ≥ GM);

⇒ ⇒ 0
Final Answer: (0.00)
45) Explain Question: Evaluate the sum of a series where each term involves square roots of
odd integers, then find the value of S/122.
Concept: Method of differences (telescoping series), rationalization using the identity a3 - b3 =
(a-b)(a2 + ab + b2).
Solution:
Rationalization Using a3 – b3 = (a – b) (a2 + b2 + ab)

similarly

|
|

∴ sum

∴
Final Answer: (9.00)

46) Explain Question:

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

minimize the function f(θ) .

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).
⇒ 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: (2.00)

47) Explain Question: Find the value α from a logarithmic equation and β from an equation
involving an absolute value and a square root, then calculate their sum.
Concept: Logarithmic identity , domain constraints for logarithms and square roots,
and solving absolute value equations.
Solution:

⇒ (x – 2)2 = 9
⇒ x = 5 or x = –1 but x = –1 rejected
So α = 5
only if x = 3
so β = 3 ⇒ α + β = 8
Final Answer: (8.00)

48) Explain Question: Given constraints on x, y, z and their logarithms, calculate the value N
and find the characteristic (integer part) of .
Concept: Algebraic identity
applied to logarithms, and the definition of a logarithm's characteristic.
Solution:
Let log10x = a, log10y = b, log10z = c
xyz = 1018 ⇒ log10x + log10y + log10z =18
⇒ a + b + c = 18 .......(1)
(a – b)(b – c) + (c – a)(a – c) = –6
ab – ac – b2 + bc – a2 – c2 + 2ac = –6
a2 + b2 + c2 – ab – ac – ab = 6
⇒ a3 + b3 + c3 – 3abc = (a + b + c)(a2 + b2 + c2 – ab – ac – bc) = 18.6 = 108
log10N = log10(33.22) = 3log103 + 2log102 = (1.4313) + (0.602) = 2.05
Final Answer: (2.00)