JEE-Advanced-28-08-2022

[Paper-2]

PHYSICS
Question: A particle of mass 1 kg is subjected to a force which depends on the position as

F= ( )
−k xiˆ + yjˆ kg ms −2 with k =1 kgs-2. At time t = 0, the particle’s position
  1   2
= r  iˆ + 2 ˆj  m and its velocity v = −2iˆ + 2 ˆj + kˆ  ms −1 . Let vx and vy denote the x and
 2   π 
the y components of the particle’s velocity, respectively. Ignore gravity. When z = 0.5 m, the
value of ( x v y − y vx ) is _____ m2 s-1.
Answer: 3.00

Solution:
Fx =− x =ma x
d 2x
So, ax = = −x
dt 2
⇒ x Ax sin (ωt + φx )
= (ω = 1 rad / s )
and vx Axω cos (ωt + φx )
=
1
at
= t 0,=
x m
2
and vx = − 2 m / s
1
So = Ax sin φx
2
and − 2 = Ax cos φx
1
⇒ tan φx =
−
2
5
and Ax = m
2
Similarly
Fy =− y =ma y
d2y
⇒ −y
=
dt 2
 So, y Ay sin(ωt + φ y )
=
= / s) and v y Ayω cos (ωt + φ y )
(ω 1rad=
t 0=
at= y 2m
and v y = 2 m / s
So 2 = Ay sin φ y and
2 = Ay cos φ y
π
⇒
= φy and
= Ay 2
4

5 5
So, ( xv y −=
yvx ) sin (ωt + φx ) × 2 cos (ωt + φ y ) − 2sin (ωt + φ y ) × cos (ωt + φx )
2 2
5
=
2
(
× 2 sin (ωt + φx ) cos (ωt + φ y ) − sin (ωt + φ y ) × cos (ωt + φx )

= 10 sin (φx − φ y )
=n 10 ( sin φx cos φ y − cos φx sin φ y )

 1 1  2  1 
= 10  × −−  ×=  3
 5 2  5 2

Question: In a radioactive decay chain reaction, 230

90 Th nucleus decays into 214
84 Po nucleus. The
ratio of the number of α to number of β − particles emitted in this process is_______.
Answer: 2.00
Solution:

Let number of α particles are nα and β − particles are nβ so

4=
nα 230 − 214
4
⇒ nα =
nβ =84 − ( 90 − 2nα )
nβ = 2
nα
So =2
nβ

Question: Two resistances R1= X Ω and R2 = 1Ω are connected to a wire AB of uniform

resistivity, as shown in the figure. The radius of the wire varies linearly along its axis from 0.2
mm at A to l mm at B. A galvanometer (G) connected to the center of the wire, 50 cm from
each end along its axis, shows zero deflection when A and B are connected to a battery. The
value of X is ______

Answer: 5.00
Solution:
Resistance of frustum shaped conductor shown is

l
R=ρ
π ab
For the shown conductor in the diagram

ρ × 0.5 ×106
Thus, the resistance of left half is P =
π × 0.2 × 0.6
ρ × 0.5 ×106
And the resistance of right half is Q =
π × 0.6 ×1
For Wheatstone to be balanced
R1 R2
=
P Q
X × π × 0.2 × 0.6 1× π × 0.6 ×1
=
ρ × 0.5 ×106 ρ × 0.5 ×106
5
⇒X=
Question: In a particular system of units, a physical quantity can be expressed in terms of the
1
electric charge e, electron mass 𝑚𝑚e, Planck’s constant ℎ, and Coulomb’s constant k = ,
4πε 0
where ε 0 is the permittivity of vacuum. In terms of these physical constants, the dimension of
the magnetic field is [ B ] = [ e] [ me ] [ h ] [ k ] . The value of α + β + γ + δ is ______
α β γ δ

Answer: 4.00
Solution:

[ B ] = [e] [ me ] [ h] [ k ]
α β γ δ

γ δ
 M 1T I −1  = [ IT ]α [ M ]β  ML2T −1   ML3T −4 I −2 
−2

     

So, β + γ + δ =
1 …(i)

2γ + 3δ =
0 …(ii)

α − γ − 4δ =−2 …(iii)

α − 2δ =
−1 …(iv)
On solving
So, α + β + γ + δ =4

Question: Consider a configuration of n identical units, each consisting of three layers. The
1
first layer is a column of air of height h = cm, and the second and third layers are of equal
3
3 −1 3
thickness d = cm, and refractive indices
= µ1 = and µ2 3, respectively. A light
2 2
source O is placed on the top of the first unit, as shown in the figure. A ray of light from O is
incident on the second layer of the first unit at an angle of 𝜃𝜃 = 60° to the normal. For a specific
value of n, the ray of light emerges from the bottom of the configuration at a distance
8
l= cm, as shown in the figure. The value of n is ____.
3
 Answer: 4.00
Solution:

1 1
=x1 =x tan 60o cm
3 3

3
and, 1× sin 60o = × sin θ 2
2

⇒ θ2 =
45o
⇒ x2 =
d

3 1
and, × = 3 × sin θ3
2 2

⇒ θ3 =
30o

d
⇒ x3 =
3

∴ x1 + x2 + x3 =
1
+
( )
3 −1 
1+
1 
2   
3 3
2
= cm
3
 l 8/ 3
∴
= n = = 4
x1 + x2 + x3 2 / 3

Question: A charge q is surrounded by a closed surface consisting of an inverted cone of height

h and base radius R, and a hemisphere of radius R as shown in the figure. The electric flux
nq
through the conical surface is (in SI units). The value of n is _________.
6ε 0

Answer: 3.00
Solution:

q
φ through cone =
2ε 0

Question: On a frictionless horizontal plane, a bob of mass m = 0.1 kg is attached to a spring

with natural length l0= 0.1 m. The spring constant is k1= 0.009 Nm-1 when the length of the
spring l > l0 and the spring constant is k2= 0.016 Nm-1 when the length of the spring l < l0 .
Initially the bob is released from l = 0.15 m. Assume that Hooke’s law remains valid throughout
the motion. If the time period of the full oscillation is T = ( nπ ) s, then the integer closest to n
is _______.
Answer: 6.00
Solution:
 k1 k2
=ω1 = and ω2
m m

m m
∴ Time period
= π +π
k1 k2

0.1 0.1
= π +π
0.009 0.016

π π
= +
0.3 0.4
 4.3 
= π ×  ×10
 12 
70
= π
12
= 5.83π
Question: An object and a concave mirror of focal length f = 10 cm both move along the
principal axis of the mirror with constant speeds. The object moves with speed V0= 15 cm s-
1
towards the mirror with respect to a laboratory frame. The distance between the object and the
mirror at a given moment is denoted by u. When u = 30 cm, the speed of the mirror Vmis such
that the image is instantaneously at rest with respect to the laboratory frame, and the object
forms a real image. The magnitude of Vm is _____ cm s-1

Answer: 3.00
Solution:
 f
m=
u− f
10 1
= =
30 − 10 2
∴ (V0 − Vm ) × m 2 − Vm =
0

1
⇒ (V0 − Vm ) × Vm
=
4
5Vm
⇒ V0 =
V0
⇒ Vm =
5
15
=
5
= 3 cm / s

Question: if the figure the inner (shaded) region A represents a sphere of radius rA = 1, within
which the electrostatic charge density varies with the radial distance r from the centre as
ρ A = kr , where k is positive. In the spherical shell B of outer radius rB, the electrostatic charge
2k
density varies as ρ B = . Assume that dimensions are taken care of. All physical quantities
r
are in their SI units.
 Which of the following statements (s) is (are) correct?
Options:
3
(a) If rB = , then the electric field is zero everywhere outside B
2

3 k
(b) If rB = , then the electric potential just outside B is
2 ε0
(c) If rB = 2, then the total charge of the configuration is 15π k
5 13π k
(d) If rB = , then the magnitude of the electric field outside B is
2 ε0

Answer: (b)
Solution:

rA ra
2k
∫ kr ( 4π r ) dr + ∫ r ( 4π r ) dr
2 2
=QTotal
0 rA

4π k 4 8π k 2 2
=
4
rA +
2
( rB − rA )
π k + 4π k ( rB2 − rA2 )
=

3
If rB =
2
3 
π krA4 + 4π k  − rA2 
QTotal =
2 
3 
π k 4π k  − 1
=+
2 
=π k + 2π k =3π k
3
If rB =
2
 9 
π k + 4π  − 1
QTotal =
4 
5
=π k + 4π k   = 6π k
4
1 6π k 3k 2 k
=V = =
4πε 0 rB 2 3ε 0 ε 0

(B) is correct
If rB = 2
π k 4π k ( 4 − 1)
QTotal =+
= 13π k
Option (C) is incorrect
5
If rB =
2

 25 
π k + 4π k  − 1
QTotal =
 4 
= π k + π k ( 21)
= 2π k
1 22π k
=E ×4
4πε 0 25
22k
=
25ε 0

Question: In Circuit-1 and Circuit-2 shown in the figures, R1= 1 Ω, R2= 2 Ω and R3
= 3 Ω.P1and P2are the power dissipations in Circuit-1 and Circuit-2 when the switches S1
and S2are in open conditions, respectively.Q1and Q2are the power dissipations in Circuit-1 and
Circuit-2 when the switches S1and S2are in closed conditions, respectively.

Options:
(a) When a voltage source of 6 V is connected across A and B in both circuits, P1
< P2
(b) When a constant current source of 2 Amp is connected across A and B in both circuits, P1
> P2
(c) When a voltage source 6 V is connected across A and B in Circuit-1, Q1> P1
(d) When a constant current source of 2 Amp is connected across A and B in both circuits, Q2
<Q
Answer: (a, b, c)
Solution:

When S1 and S2 are open

1
5×
5 16
( Req )1 =+
1 2 =+
1
1 =
11 11
5+
2
( 6)
2
V2 36 ×11
P1 = = ×11= = 24.75W
Req 16 16

6
( R )=
eq 2
11
Ω

( 6)
2
36 ×11
P2= ×11= = 66W
6 6
P2 > P1

Option (A) is correct.

⇒ If 2 A source is used in both the cases.
 16 64
P1 = i 2 ( Req ) = (2) 2 × = = 5.818 W
1 11 11
6 24
P2 = i 2 ( Req ) = (2) 2 × = = 2.1818 W
2 11 11
P1 > P2

Option (B) is correct

For Q1

5
( R )=
eq 1 11
Ω

V 2 (6) 2 36 × 11
Q1 = =
= = 79.2 W
Req 5 5
11
P1 = 24.75 W
Q1 > P1

Options (c) is correct

For option (d)
5 20
Q1 = i 2 ( Req ) = (2) 2 × = = 1.81 W
1 11 11
1 4
Q2 = i 2 ( Req ) = (2) 2 × = = 2W
2 2 2
Q2 > Q1

Option D is incorrect

Question: A bubble has surface tension S. The ideal gas inside the bubble has ratio of specific
5
heats γ = . The bubble is exposed to the atmosphere, and it always retains its spherical shape.
3
When the atmospheric pressure is Pa1, the radius of the bubble is found to be r1and the
temperature of the enclosed gas is T1. When the atmospheric pressure is Pa2, the radius of the
bubble and the temperature of the enclosed gas are r2and T2 respectively.
Which of the following statement(s) is (are) correct?
Options:
2S
5 Pa 2 +
r  r2
(a) If the surface of the bubble is a perfect heat insulator, then  1  =
 r2  2S
Pa1 +
r1

(b) If the surface of the bubble is a perfect heat insulator, then the total internal energy of the
bubble including its surface energy does not change with the external atmospheric pressure.
(c) If the surface of the bubble is a perfect heat conductor and the change in atmospheric
4S
3 Pa 2 +
r  r2
temperature is negligible, then  1  =
 r2  4S
Pa1 +
r1
4S
5
Pa 2 +
T 2
r2
(d) If the surface of the bubble is a perfect heat insulator, then  2  =
 T1  4S
Pa1 +
r1

Answer: (c, d)
Solution:
S : Surface tension

For adiabatic process

γ γ
PV
1 1 = PV
2 2

5 5
 4S   4 3  3  4S   4 3  3
 Pa1 +   π r1=
  Pa 2 +   π r2 
 r1   3   r2   3 

 4S 
5  Pa 2 + 
 r1   r2 
  =
 r2   4S 
 Pa1 + 
 r1 

Option (A) is incorrect

 γ −1
TV
1 1 = T2V2γ −1
2
γ −1 3 
T2  V1   r1   3 
= =   
T1  V2   r2 
2
 4S 5
 Pa 2 + 
 T2  r2
 = 
 T1   Pa1 + 4 S 
 r1 
 
Option (D) is correct.
For option (B) Total internal energy + surface energy will not be same as work done by gas will be
there.
Option (B) is incorrect.
For option (C)

PV
1 1 = PV
2 2

 4S   4 3   4S   4 3 
 Pa1 +   π r1  =
 Pa 2 +   π r2 
 r1   3   r2   3 

 4S 
3  Pa 2 + 
 r1   r2 
  =
 r2   P + 4 S 
 a1 
 r1 

Option C is correct.

Question: A disk of radius R with uniform positive charge density σ is placed on the xy plane
with its center at the origin. The Coulomb potential along the z-axis is
V ( z)
=
σ
2 ∈0
(
R2 + z 2 − z . )
A particle of positive charge q is placed initially at rest at a point on the z-axis with z = z0and

z0> 0. In addition to the Coulomb force, the particle experiences a vertical force F = −ckˆ with
2c ∈0
c > 0. Let β = . which of the following statement (s) is (are) correct?
qσ
Options:
1 25
For β
(a)= =and z0 R, the particle reaches the origin.
4 7
1 3
For β
(b)= =and z0 R, the particle reaches the origin
4 7
 1R
For β
(c)= = , the particle returns back to z = z0
and z0
4 3
(d) For β > 1and z0 > 0, the particle always reaches the origin

Answer: (a, c, d)
Solution:

V ( z)
=
σ
2 ∈0
( R2 + z 2 − z )
U z = cz

( z )net
⇒ U=
σq
2∈
(
0
)
R 2 + z 2 − z + cz

 σq
= c
 2c ∈0
( ) 
R2 + z 2 − z + z 

1
= c  4 R 2 + z 2 − 3z  =
at β
  4
1
At
= z 0,=β
4

U (= [ 4 R ] 4 Rc ... ( i )
z )net c=
25 1
At =
z z=
0 R, β=
7 4

 26 R 25 R  29
U ( z )net= c  4 × − 3× = Rc ... ( ii )
 7 7  7

3 1
At =
z z=
0 R, β=
7 4
 58 9R 
U ( z )net =c  4 × R−  =3Rc... ( iii )
 7 7 

R 1
At z
= = ,β
3 4
 8 R 3R 
U ( z )net = c  −  ≈ 2.887 Rc... ( iv )
 3 3

⇒ In option (A) particle reaches at origin with positive kinetic energy.

dU ( z ) 3R
= 0= at z
dz 7
3R 1
=At z = and β
7 4
U (=
z )net 7 Rc ≈ 2.645
In option B at U(z)net ≈ 3Rc

R
⇒ The kinetic energy at origin will become negative at z =
3

R
In option (C), U ( z )net at z = < U ( z )net at z =
0
3

R 3R
And U ( z )net at z = > u ( z )net at z =
3 7

⇒ Particle will return back to z0

In option (D) ( β > 1, z0 > 0 )

U ( z )net will keep on increasing with z

⇒ Particle always reaches the origin.

⇒ Answer (A, C, D)

Question: A double slit setup is shown in the figure. One of the slits is in medium 2 of
refractive index n2. The other slit is at the interface of this medium with another medium 1 of
refractive index n1 ( ≠ n2 ) . The line joining the slits is perpendicular to the interface and the
distance between the slits is d. The slit widths are much smaller than d. A monochromatic
parallel beam of light is incident on the slits from medium 1. A detector is placed in medium 2
at large distance from the slits, and at an angle θ from the line joining them, so that θ equals
the angle of refraction of the beam. Consider two approximately parallel rays from the slits
received by the detector.

Which of the following statement(s) is (are) correct?

Options:
(a) The phase difference between the two rays is independent of d.
 (b) The two rays interfere constructively at the detector.
(c) The phase difference between the two rays depends on n1 but is independent of n2.
(d) The phase difference between the two rays vanishes only for certain values of d and the
angle of incidence of the beam, with q being the corresponding angle of refraction.
Answer: (a, b)
Solution:

AB = (d) ( tan θ )

and BC = AB sin α = ( d )( tan α )( sin α )

Also, AD = AB sin θ
⇒ Path difference (in vacuum)
= n1 BC − n2 AD
= n1 ( AB ) sin α − n2 ( AB sin θ )
= AB ( n1 sin α − n2 sin θ=
) 0
⇒ ( A ) , ( B ) are correct

C, D are incorrect

 5
Question: in the given P-V diagram a monoatomic gas  γ =  is first compressed
 3
adiabatically from state A state B. Then it expands isothermally from state B to state C. [Given
0.6
1
: = 0.5ln
= 2 07].
3
Which of the following statement(s) is(are) correct?
Options:
(a) The magnitude of the total work done in the process A → B → C is 144 kJ.
(b) The magnitude of the work done in the process B → C is 84 kJ.
(c) The magnitude of the work done in the process A → B is 60 kJ.
(d) The magnitude of the work done in the process C → A is zero.
Answer: (c, d)
Solution:

Pvγ = c
⇒ 100 ( 0.8 ) 300 ( v )
5/8 5/3
=
0.8
⇒ vB =
33/5
0.8
80 − 30 ×
PAVA − PBVB 33/5 kJ
⇒
= WAB =
5 2/3
−1
3

80 − 240 ( 0.5 )
= kJ
2/3
= −60kJ
→ C is correct
C→ A is isochoric ⇒ D is correct
V V
BC
= : WBC nRT
= ln 2 PV ln 2
V1 V1
  
0.8  0.8 
= 300 × 3/5 ln 
3 0.8 
 3/5 
3 
240
= 3/5 ln ( 33/5 )
3
3
= 120 × ln 3kJ
5
= 79 kJ
→ A and B are not correct.

Question: A flat surface of a thin uniform disk A of radius R is glued to a horizontal table.
Another thin uniform disk B of
mass M and with the same radius R rolls without slipping on the circumference of A, as shown
in the figure. A flat surface of B also lies on the plane of the table. The center of mass of B has
fixed angular speed ω about the vertical axis passing through the center of A. The angular
momentum of B is nM ω R2 with respect to the center of A. Which of the following is the value
of n?

Options:
(a) 2
(b) 5
7
(c)
2
9
(d)
2
Answer: (b)
Solution:
Angular momentum of B with respect to centre of A
  
L LCM + LBody about CM
=
 MR 2
= M ( 2 R ) ω kˆ +
2

2
(ωbody ) kˆ
MR 2
= M ( 2 R ) ω kˆ + ( 2ω ) kˆ
2

2
= 5MR 2ω kˆ
Comparing the magnitude with nM ω R2
n=5

Question: When light of a given wavelength is incident on a metallic surface, the minimum
potential needed to stop the emitted photoelectrons is 6.0 V. This potential drops to 0.6 V if
another source with wavelength four times that of the first one and intensity half of the first
one is used. What are the wavelength of the first source and the work function of the metal,
 hc 
respectively? Take = 1.24 ×10−6 J m C −1.
 e 
Options:
(a) 1.72 × 10–7 m, 1.20 eV
(b) 1.72 × 10–7 m, 5.60 eV
(c) 3.78 × 10–7 m, 5.60 eV
(d) 3.78 × 10–7 m, 1.20 eV
Answer: (a)
Solution:
hv − φ =6eV

hc
−φ =6eV .... ( i )
λ
hc
−φ =0.6eV
4λ
3hc
= 5.4eV
4λ

3hc 3 ×1.24 ×10−6

λ
Therefore= = = 1.72 ×10−7 m
4 × 5.4eV 4 × 5.4
⇒ from equation (i)
hc 1
−7
× −φ =6eV
1.75 ×10 1.6 ×10−19
 2 ×10−25
−φ =6
2.75 ×10−26

φ
⇒= ( 7.27 − 6 ) ≅ 1.2eV

Question: Area of the cross-section of a wire is measured using a screw gauge. The pitch of
the main scale is 0.5 mm. The circular scale has 100 divisions and for one full rotation of the
circular scale, the main scale shifts by two divisions. The measured readings are listed below.
Measurement condition Main scale reading Circular scale reading
Two arms of gauge touching
0 division 4 divisions
each other without wire
Attempt-1: With wire 4 divisions 20 divisions
Attempt-2: With wire 4 divisions 16 divisions
What are the diameter and cross-sectional area of the wire measured using the screw gauge?
Options:
(a) 2.22 ± 0.02 mm, π (1.23 ± 0.02) mm2
(b) 2.22 ± 0.01 mm, π (1.23 ± 0.01) mm2
(c) 2.14 ± 0.02 mm, π (1.14 ± 0.02) mm2
(d) 2.14 ± 0.01 mm, π (1.14 ± 0.01) mm2
Answer: (d)
Solution:
Attempt-1
MSR = 4 × 0.5 = 2 mm
1
CSR = × 20 = 0.20mm
100
1
Zero Error ×4 =0.04mm
100
(Reading)1 = MSR + CSR – Zero error
= 2 + 0.20 – 0.04 mm
= 2.16 mm
Attempt-2
MSR = 4 × 0.5 = 2 mm
1
CSR = ×16 = 0.16mm
100
 1
Zero error ×4 =0.04mm
100
(Reading)2 = MSR + CSR – Zero error
= 2 + 0.16 – 0.04 mm
= 2.12 mm

( Reading )1 + ( Reading )2
Reading =
2
= 2.14 mm
1
Error
= = 0.01 mm so diameter
= 2.14 ± 0.01mm
100

πd2
Area =
4

 2π d 
=dA   ( ∆d )
 4 

A π [1.14 ± 0.01] mm 2
⇒=

Question: Which one of the following options represents the magnetic field B at O due to the
current flowing in the given wire segments lying on the xy plane?

Options:
 − µ0l  3 1 ˆ
(a) B
=  + k
L  2 4 2π 
 − µ0l  3 1 ˆ
(b) B
=  + k
L  2 2 2π 
 − µ0l  1 ˆ
(c) B
= 1+ k
L  4 2π 

  − µ0l  1 ˆ
(d) B
= 1 + k
L  4π 

Answer: (c)
Solution:
Bnet = Bsemicircle + Bquarter + Bstraight

µl µ0l µ0l  1  ˆ
= 0 +
L
+
 L  4π × L  2 
−k ( )
4  8×  
2 4

µ l µ l µ0l  ˆ
=  0 + 0 +  −k
 2 L 2 L 4 2π L 
( )
µ l 1  ˆ
=0 1 +
L  4 2π 
−k ( )
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[Paper-2]

CHEMISTRY

Question: Concentration of H2SO4 and Na2SO4 in a solution is 1 M and 1.8 × 10–2 M,

respectively. Molar solubility of PbSO4 in the same solution is X × 10–Y M (expressed in
scientific notation). The value of Y is _________.
[Given: Solubility product of PbSO4 (Ksp) = 1.6 × 10–8. For H2SO4, Ka1 is very large and Ka2
= 1.2 × 10–2]
Answer: 6.00
Solution:
H 2 SO4 → H + + HSO4−
HSO 4−  H+ + SO 24− 1.2 ×10−2
K a2 =
1 1 1.8 ×10−2
1+ x 1− x (1.8 ×10 −2
− x)
1 + x &1 − x ≈ 1 as x < 1.8 ×10−2

−2
1×  SO42− 
⇒ 1.2 ×10 =
1
⇒  SO4  =
2−
1.2 × 10−2 M
PbSO 4  Pb 2+ + SO 24−
s 1.2 × 10−2
K sp 1.6 × 10−8
=s = −2
= −2
1.33 × 10−6
1.2 ×10 1.2 ×10
⇒Y = 6

Question: An aqueous solution is prepared by dissolving 0.1 mol of an ionic salt in 1.8 kg of
water at 35 oC. The salt remains 90% dissociated in the solution. The vapour pressure of the
solution is 59.724 mm of Hg. Vapor pressure of water at 35 ºC is 60.000 mm of Hg. The
number of ions present per formula unit of the ionic salt is _______.
Answer: 5.00
Solution:
= ps 59.724
= & p° 60
p ° − ps n
= i× B
ps nA
 0.1
4.62 ×10−3 = i × ⇒ i = 4.62
100
1 + α ( n − 1)
i=
1 + 0.9 ( n − 1)
4.62 =
n=5

Question: Consider the strong electrolytes ZmXn, UmYp and VmXn. Limiting molar
conductivity (⋀0) of UmYp and VmXn are 250 and 440 S cm2 mol–1, respectively. The value of
(m + n + p) is _______.
Given:
Ion Zn+ Up+ Vn+ Xm– Ym–
λ0(S cm2 50.0 25.0 100.0 80.0 100.0
mol )–1

λ0 is the limiting molar conductivity of ions

The plot of molar conductivity (⋀) of ZmXn vs c1/2 is given below.

Answer: 7.00
Solution:
λ = λ° − K C
λ ° (U mYP ) = m(25) + p(100) = 250 ….. (I)
λ ° (Vm X n ) = m(100) + n(80) = 440 ….. (II)
For Z m X n →
λ = λ° − K C
λ = λ ° − 100 C
⇒ λ ° =340
340 = m(50) + 80 (n) ….. (III)
From (II) & (III)
m=2&n=3
from (I), p = 2
m+n+p=7

Question: The reaction of Xe and O2F2 gives a Xe compound P. The number of moles of HF
produced by the complete hydrolysis of 1 mol of P is _______.
Answer: 2.00
Solution:

2 XeF2 + 2 H 2O → 2 Xe + 4 HF + O2
nHF = 2 for nXeF2 = 1

Question: Thermal decomposition of AgNO3 produces two paramagnetic gases. The total
number of electrons present in the antibonding molecular orbitals of the gas that has the
higher number of unpaired electrons is _______.
Answer: 6.00
Solution:
AgNO3 → Ag + O2 + NO2
σ 1s 2σ *1s 2σ 2s 2σ * 2s 2=
σ 2 px 2π 2 p y 2 π=
2 pz 2π * 2 p y1 π * 2 pz1
Number of electrons in O2 = 6

Question: The number of isomeric tetraenes (NOT containing sp-hybridized carbon atoms)
that can be formed from the following reaction sequence is ________.

Answer: 2.00
Solution:

Question: The number of –CH2 (methylene) groups in the product formed from the
following reaction sequence is ________.
Answer: 0.00
Solution:

Benzene is formed as product, so number of CH2 groups are 0

Question: The total number of chiral molecules formed from one molecule of P on complete
ozonolysis (O3, Zn/H2O) is ________.

Answer: 2.00
Solution:
Question: To check the principle of multiple proportions, a series of pure binary compounds
(Pm Qn) were analyzed and their composition is tabulated below. The correct option(s) is(are)
Compound Weight% of P Weight% of Q
1 50 50
2 44.4 55.6
3 40 60
Options:
(a) If empirical formula of compound 3 is P3Q4, then the empirical formula of compound 2 is
P3Q5.
(b) If empirical formula of compound 3 is P3Q2 and atomic weight of element P is 20, then
the atomic weight of Q is 45.
(c) If empirical formula of compound 2 is PQ, then the empirical formula of the compound 1
is P5Q4
(d) If atomic weight of P and Q are 70 and 35, respectively, then the empirical formula of
compound 1 is P2Q.
Answer: (b), (c)
Solution:
Cpd wt % p wt %Q
1 50 50
2 44.4 55.6
3 40 60
nP 40 / P 3 2Q 3
(A) Cpd 3 = =⇒ =
nQ 60 / Q 4 3P 4
Q 9
⇒ 9 P = 8Q ⇒ =
P 8
n 44.4 / P 44.4 Q 44.4 9 9
Cpd 2 P= = × = × ≈
nQ 55.6 / Q 55.6 P 55.6 8 10
1998 9
= = 0.898 ≈ 0.9=
2224 10
P9Q10

40 / P 3 2 Q 3 Q 9
(B) Cpd 3 = ⇒ × = ⇒ =
60 / Q 2 3 P 2 P 4
9
Q = 20 × = 45
4
n 44.4 Q 1 Q 5
(C) Cpd 2 P = = ⇒ =
nQ 55.6 P 1 P 4

nP 50 Q 5
Cpd 1 = × =
nQ P 50 4
P5Q4
 nP 35 1
(D) = =
nQ 70 2
PQ
1 2

Question: The correct option(s) about entropy (S) is(are)

[R = gas constant, F = Faraday constant, T = Temperature]
Options:
dEcell R
(a) For the reaction, M(s) + 2H+(aq) → H2(g) + M2+(aq), if = , then the entropy
dT F
change of the reaction is R (assume that entropy and internal energy changes are temperature
independent).
(b) The cell reaction, Pt(s) | H2(g, 1bar) | H+(aq, 0.01M) || H+(aq, 0.1 M) | H2(g, 1 bar) | Pt(s),
is an entropy driven process.
(c) For racemization of an optically active compound, ∆S > 0.
(d) ∆S > 0, for [Ni(H2O)6]2+ + 3 en → [Ni(en)3]2+ + 6H2O (where en = ethylenediamine).
Answer: (b), (c), (d)
Solution:
dE ∆S R
(a) = = ⇒ ∆S= 2 R
dT nF F
(b)

(c)
∆G = ∆H − T ∆S
−ve =0 +ve
(d)
2+ 2+
 Ni ( H 2O )6  + 3en →  Ni ( en )3  + 6 H 2O
 
4 7

∆S > 0

Question: The compound(s) which react(s) with NH3 to give boron nitride (BN) is(are)
Options:
(a) B
(b) B2H6
(c) B2O3
(d) HBF4
Answer: (a), (b), (c)
Solution:
A) 2B + 2NH3 → 2BN + 3H2
B) B2H6 + NH3 → BN + H2
C) B2O3 + NH3 → BN + H2O

Question: The correct option(s) related to the extraction of iron from its ore in the blast
furnace operating in the temperature range 900 – 1500 K is(are)
Options:
(a) Limestone is used to remove silicate impurity.
(b) Pig iron obtained from blast furnace contains about 4% carbon.
(c) Coke (C) converts CO2 to CO.
(d) Exhaust gases consist of NO2 and CO.
Answer: (a), (b), (c)
Solution:
a), b) and c) are correct (slag formation zone)
d) CO, CO2 are exhaust gases

Question: Considering the following reaction sequence, the correct statement(s) is(are)

Options:
(a) Compounds P and Q are carboxylic acids.
(b) Compound S decolorizes bromine water.
(c) Compounds P and S react with hydroxylamine to give the corresponding oximes.
(d) Compound R reacts with dialkylcadmium to give the corresponding tertiary alcohol.
Answer: (a), (c)
Solution:
Question: Among the following, the correct statement(s) about polymers is(are)
Options:
(a) The polymerization of chloroprene gives natural rubber.
(b) Teflon is prepared from tetrafluoroethene by heating it with persulphate catalyst at high
pressures.
(c) PVC are thermoplastic polymers.
(d) Ethene at 350-570 K temperature and 1000-2000 atm pressure in the presence of a
peroxide initiator yields high density polythene.
Answer: (b), (c)
Solution:
a) Isoprene is monomer
d) It gives low density polythene

Question: Atom X occupies the fcc lattice sites as well as alternate tetrahedral voids of the
same lattice. The packing efficiency (in %) of the resultant solid is closest to
Options:
(a) 25
(b) 35
(c) 55
(d) 75
Answer: (b)
Solution:
Z=4+4
4 3 4
π r ×8 π ×8 3π
PF
= 3 = 3 = ≈ 35%
 8r 
3
28 × 8 × 8 16
  3 3
 3

Question: The reaction of HClO3 with HCl gives a paramagnetic gas, which upon reaction
with O3 produces
Options:
(a) Cl2O
(b) ClO2
(c) Cl2O6
(d) Cl2O7
Answer: (c)
Solution:
2HClO3 + 2HCl → 2ClO2 + Cl2 + 2H2O
2ClO2 + 2O3 → Cl2O6 + 2O2

Question: The reaction of Pb(NO3)2 and NaCl in water produces a precipitate that dissolves
upon the addition of HCl of appropriate concentration. The dissolution of the precipitate is
due to the formation of
Options:
(a) PbCl2
(b) PbCl4
(c) [PbCl4]2–
(d) [PbCl6] 2–
Answer: (c)
Solution:
Pb(NO3)2 + 2NaCl → PbCl2 ↓ + 2NaNO3
PbCl2 + 2HCl → H2[PbCl4]

Question: Treatment of D-glucose with aqueous NaOH results in a mixture of

monosaccharides, which are
Options:
(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)
Answer: (c)
Solution: Glucose on tautomerisation given mannose and fructose
 JEE-Advanced-28-08-2022
[Paper-2]

MATHEMATICS
π π 1
Question: Let α and β be real numbers such that − < β < 0 <α < . If sin (α + β ) =
4 4 3
2
and cos (α − β ) =, then the greatest integer less than or equal to
3
2
 sin α cos β cos α sin β 
 + + +  is ____.
 cos β sin α sin β cos α 
Answer: 1.00
Solution:
 π  π   π π
α ∈  0,  , β ∈  − , 0  ⇒ α + β ∈  − , 
 4  4   4 4
1 2
sin (α +=β) , cos (α −=β)
3 3
2
 sin α cos α cos β sin b 
 + + + 
 cos β sin β sin α cos α 
2
 cos (α − β ) cos ( β − α ) 
 + 
 cos β sin β sin α cos α 
2
 1 1 
= 4 cos (α − β ) 
2
+ 
 sin 2 β sin 2α 
 2sin (α + β ) cos (α − β ) 
= 4 cos 2 (α − β )   .... (1)
 sin 2α sin 2 β 
16 cos (α − β ) sin (α + β ) × 4
4 2

=
( cos 2 (α − β ) − cos 2 (α + β ) )
2

64 cos 4 (α − β ) sin 2 (α + β )
=
( 2 cos (α − β ) − 1 − 1 + 2sin (α + β ) )
2 2 2

16 1 1
= 64 × × 2
81 9  4 2
 2 × − 1 − 1 + 
 9 9
64 ×16 81 16
= ⋅=
81× 9 64 9
16 
 9  = 1 Ans.
Question: If y ( x ) is the solution of the differential equation xdy − ( y 2 − 4 y ) dx =
0 for
x > 0, y (1) =
2, and the slope of the curve y = y ( x ) is never zero, then the value of 10 y ( 2)
is ____.
Answer: 8.00
Solution:
xdy − ( y 2 − 4 y ) dx = 0, x > 0
dy dx
∫y − 4y
=∫
2
x
 1 1 dx
∫  y − 4 − y  dy = 4∫
x
log e y − 4 − log= e y 4 log e x + log e c
y−4 (1,2 )
= cx 4  = →c 1
y
y−4 =y x4
C-I
y−4= yx 4
4
y=
1 − x4
y (1) = ND (rejected)
4
y ( 2) =
5
⇒ 10 y ( 2 ) =
8
C-2
y − 4 =− yx 4
4
y=
1 + x4
y (1) = 2

2 log 2 9 1
Question: The greatest integer less than or equal to ∫ log 2 ( x 3 + 1) dx + ∫ ( 2x − 1) 3 dx is ___.
1 1
Answer: 5.00
Solution:
( x ) log 2 ( x3 =
f= + 1) y
1
3
x + 1= 2 ⇒ x =
y
(2 y
− 1) = f −1 ( y )
3

1
f −1 ( =
x) (2 x
− 1) 3
2 log 2 9 1

∫ log 2 ( x + 1) dx + ∫ ( 2x − 1) 3 dx
3
=
1 1
 2 log 2 9

∫ f ( x ) dx +
=
1
∫ 1
f −1 ( x ) dx =
2 log 2 9 − 1
7
7
= 8 < 9 < 2 ⇒ 3 < log 2 9 <
2
2
= 5 < 2 log 2 9 − 1 < 6
[ 2 log 2 9 − 1] =
5

Question: The product of all positive real values of x satisfying the equation
x
(16( log 5
3
x ) − 68log5 x ) = 5−16 is ___.
Answer: 1.00
Solution:
x
(16( log 5
3
x ) − 68log5 x
= 5−16
)
Take log to the base 5 on both sides and put log 5 x = t
16t 4 − 68t 2 + 16 =
0
 t1
t

⇒ 4t 4 − 17t 2 + 4 =0 2
 t3
t4
t1 + t2 + t3 + t4 =0
log 5 x1 + log 5 x2 + log 5 x3 + log 5 x4 =
0
x1 x2 x3 x4 = 1

1
 1

e x − (1 − x 3 ) 3 +  (1 − x 2 ) 2 − 1 sin x
3

Question: If β = lim   then the value of 6 β is ____.

2
x →0 x sin x
Answer: 5.00
Solution:
 1

e − (1 − x ) 
x 3
1
3 3  (1 − x )
2 2
− 1 sin x
= β lim + 
2 2
x →0 x sin x 2 sin x
2
x x 2 x2
x x
Use expansion
 x3    x2  
(1 + x ) − 1 − 3 
3
 1 −  − 1
2   sin x
  
β lim 3
+ lim 
x →0 x x →0 x2 x
3 2
4x −x
=β lim 3 + lim 2
x →0 3 x x →0 2 x

4 1 5
β= − =
3 2 6
6β = 5
 β 0 1
Question: Let β be a real number. Consider the matrix  
= A 2 1 −2  . If
3 1 −2 

A7 − ( β − 1) A6 − β A5 is a singular matrix, then the value of 9 β is ____.
Answer: 3.00
Solution:
β 0 1 
 
=A  2 1 −2 
 3 1 −2 
 
A = −1
⇒ A7 − ( β − 1) A6 − β A5 =
0
⇒ A A2 − ( β − 1) A − β I =
5
0
⇒ A
5
(A 2
− β A) + A − β I =
0

⇒ A A( A − β I ) + I ( A − β I ) =
5
0
( A + I )( A − β I ) =
5
A 0
 β +1 0 1
 
A + I = 2 2 −2  ⇒ A + I =−4
 3 1 −1 

Here A ≠ 0 & A+ I ≠ 0
0 0 1 
 
A − β I=  2 1 − β −2 
3 1 −2 − β 

1
A − β I = 2 − 3 (1 − β ) = 3β − 1 = 0 ⇒ β =
3
9β = 3

x2 y 2
Question: Consider the hyperbola − = 1 with foci at S and S1 , where S lies on the
100 64
α,
positive x -axis. Let P be a point on the hyperbola, in the first quadrant. Let ∠SPS1 =
π
with α < . The straight line passing through the point S and having the same slope as that
2
of the tangent at P to the hyperbola, intersects the straight line S1 P at P1 . Let δ be the
distance of P from the straight line SP1 , and β = S1 P . Then the greatest integer less than or
βδ α
equal to sin is ___.
9 2
Answer: 7.00
 Solution:

S1 P − SP = 20
δ
β− = 20
α
sin
2
δ2 2 βδ
β +
2
− 400 =
α α
sin 2 sin
2 2
α
sin
1 2
=
SP δ
SP 2 + β 2 − 656
cos α =
δ
2β
α
sin
2
2 βδ
− 256
α
sin
= = 2 cos α
2β S
α
sin
2
λ − 128
= cos α
λ
λ (1 − cos α ) = 128
βδ α
.2sin 2 = 128
α 2
sin
2
βδ α 64  βδ α
sin = ⇒ 7 where [.] denotes greatest integer function.
sin  =
9 2 9  9 2
 5
Question: Consider the functions f , g :  →  defined by f ( x=
) x2 + and
12
  4x 3
2 1 − , x ≤ ,
 3  4
g ( x) =   . If α is the area of the region
 3
 0, x >
4
 3 
( x, y ) ∈  ×  : x ≤ , 0 ≤ y ≤ min { f ( x ) , g ( x )} , then the value of 9α is ___.
 4 
Answer: 6.00
Solution:
5 2 − 8x
x2 + =
12 3
8 x 5
x2 + + − 2 = 0
3 12
12 x 2 + 32 x − 19 = 0
2
12 x + 38 x − 6 x − 19 = 0
2 x ( 6 x + 19 ) − 1( 6 x + 19 ) =0
( 6 x + 19 )( 2 x − 1) =
0
1
x=
2
α 2A1 + A2
=
 12 
 2 5 1 1 2
α 2  ∫ x + dx + × × 
=
0 12 2 4 3
 
 3 1

  x 5x  2 1 
⇒=α 2  +  +
 3 12  12 
 0

1 5 1
⇒α= 2 + +
 24 24 12 
1 + 5 + 2 
⇒α = 2
 24 
8
⇒ α =2 ×
24
8
⇒ 9α =× 9
12
⇒ 9α = 6

Question: Let PQRS be a quadrilateral in a plane, where

QR = 1, ∠PQR = ∠QRS = ∠PRS = 40° . If ∠RPS = θ °, PQ =
α and PS = β , then the
interval(s) that contain(s) the value of 4αβ sin θ ° is/are
Options:
 (
(a) 0, 2 )
(b) (1, 2 )
(c) ( 2,3)
(d) ( 2 2,3 2 )
Answer: (a), (b)
Solution:

∠PRQ= 70° − 40°= 30°

∠RQS= 70° − 15°= 55°
∠QSR = 180° − 55° − 70= ° 55
∴ QR = RS = 1
∠QPR= 180° − 70° − 30°= 80°
Apply sine-rule in ∆PRQ :
α 1 1
= ⇒= α .... (1)
sin 30° sin 80° 2sin 80°
Apply sine-rule in ∆PRS
β 1
= ⇒ β sin θ = sin 40° .... ( 2 )
sin 40° sin θ
4sin 40° 4sin 40°
4αβ
= sin θ =
2sin 80° 2 ( 2sin 40° cos 40° )
= sec 40°
Now sec 30° < sec 40° < sec 45°
2
⇒ < sec 40° < 2
3

∞
π 
Question: Let α = ∑ sin 2 k   . Let g : [ 0,1] →  be the function defined by
k =1 6
g (=
x ) 2α x + 2α (1− x ) . Then, which of the following statements is/are TRUE?
Options:
7
(a) The minimum value of g ( x ) is 2 6

1
(b) The maximum value of g ( x ) is 1 + 2 3
 (c) The function g ( x ) attains its maximum at more than one point
(d) The function g ( x ) attains its minimum at more than one point
Answer: (a), (b), (c)
Solution:
2 4 6
1 1 1
α =   +   +   + ...
2 2 2
1
4 1
α =
=
1 3
1−
4
x 1
(1− x )
∴ g ( x) =
2 +23 3

1
x
2 3
∴ g ( x) =
2 + 3
x
23
1 1
where g ( 0 ) = 1 + 2 & g (1) = 1 + 2
3 3

 1

1  3x 2 3 
∴ g′( x) = 2 − x = 0
3  
 2 3 
2x 1
1
⇒ 2 3 = 2 3 ⇒ x = = critical point
2
∴ graph of g ( x )
′

7
1
& g   = 26
2
∴ Graph of g ( x ) in [ 0,1]
Question: Let z denote the complex conjugate of a complex number z . If z is a non-zero
1
complex number for which both real and imaginary parts of ( z ) + 2 are integers, then
2

z
which of the following is/are possible value(s) of z ?
Options:
1
 43 + 3 205  4
(a)  
 2 
1
 7 + 33  4
(b)  
 4 
1
 9 + 65  4
(c)  
 4 
1
 7 + 13  4
(d)  
 6 
Answer: (a)
Solution:
1
Let ( z ) + 2 =m + in, m, n ∈ 
2

z
2
z
( z ) + 4 =m + in
2

z
 1 
⇒ ( x 2 − y 2 )  1 + 4  =m .... (1)
 z 
 
 1 
& −2 xy 1 + 4  =n .... ( 2 )
 z 
 
Equation (1) + ( 2 )
2 2

2
 1 
1 + 4  ( x 2 + y 2 ) = m 2 + n 2
2

 z   

2
 1 
(z)=
4
1 + 4  m2 + n2
 z 

4 1
⇒ z + 4
+ 2 = m2 + n2
z
Now for option (A)
4 43 + 3 205
z =
2
2 2
⇒m +n = 45
⇒m= ±6, n = ±3
Option (B)
 4 1 7 + 33 7 − 33 7 11
z + 4
+2= + +2= +2=
z 4 4 2 2
Option (C)
4 1 9 + 65 9 − 65 18 9 13
z + 4 +2= + +2= +2= +2=
z 4 4 4 2 2
Option (D)
4 1 7 + 3 7 − 13 14 7 13
z + 4 +2= + +2= +2= +2=
z 6 6 6 3 2

Question: Let G be a circle of radius R > 0 . Let G1 , G2 ,..., Gn be n circles of equal radius
r > 0 . Suppose each of the n circles G1 , G2 ,..., Gn touches the circle G externally. Also, for
=i 1, 2,..., n − 1, the circle Gi touches Gi +1 externally, and Gn touches G1 externally. Then,
which of the following statements is/are TRUE?
Options:
(
(a) If n = 4, then 2 − 1 r < R )
(b) If n = 5, then r < R
(c) If n = 8, then ( )
2 −1 r < R
(d) If n = 12, then 2 ( )
3 +1 r > R
Answer: (c), (d)
Solution:

π
2 ( R + r ) sin 2r
=
n
R+r π
= cosec
r n
(A) n= 4, R + r= 2 R
R+r π π
(B) n 5,= cosec < cosec
=
r 5 6
R + r < 2r ⇒ r > R
R+r π π
(C) n 8,= cosec > cosec
=
r 8 4
 R + r > 2r
R+r π
(D) n 12,= cosec
=
r
=
12
2 ( 3 +1 )
R=
+r ( )
2 3 +1 r
2 ( 3 + 1) r > R

Question: Let iˆ, ˆj and k̂ be the unit vectors along the three positive coordinate axes. Let

a = 3iˆ + ˆj − kˆ,

b =+iˆ b2 ˆj + b3 kˆ, b2 , b3 ∈ ,

c =c1iˆ + c2 ˆj + c3 kˆ, c1 , c2 , c3 ∈ 
 0 −c3 c2   1   3 − c1 
      
be three vectors such that b2b3 > 0, a ⋅ b =0 and  c3 0 −c1   b2  =  1 − c2  . Then,
 0   b3   −1 − c3 
 −c2 c1
which of the following is/are TRUE?
Options:
 
(a) a ⋅ c =0
 
(b) b ⋅ c =0

(c) b > 10

(d) c ≤ 11
Answer: (b), (c), (d)
Solution:

a = 3iˆ + ˆj − kˆ

b =+iˆ b2 ˆj + b3 kˆ

c =c1iˆ + c2 ˆj + c3 kˆ
 0 −c3 c2   1   3 − c1 
    
 c3 0 −c1   b2  =  1 − c2 
 0   b3   −1 − c3 
 −c2 c1
Multiply & compare
b2 c3 − b3c2 =c1 − 3 .... (1)
1 − c2
c3 − b3c1 = .... ( 2 )
1 + c3
c2 − b2 c1 = .... ( 3)
(1) iˆ − ( 2 ) ˆj + ( 3) kˆ
iˆ ( b2 c3 − b3c2 ) − ˆj ( c3 − b3c1 ) + kˆ ( c2 − b2 c1 )
= c1iˆ + c2 ˆj + c2 kˆ − 3iˆ − ˆj + kˆ
   
b ×c = c − a

Take dot product with b
   
=0 c . b − a. b
 
b.c = 0
 
b ⊥c
 
b ^ c= 90°

Take dot product with c
2  
0 c − a. c
=
  2
a. c = c

a. c ≠ 0
   
b ×c = c − a
Squaring
2 2 2 2  
b c = c + a = 2c . a
2 2 2 2
b c = c + 11 − 2 c
2 2 2
b c = 11 − c

(
2 2
c b +1 = )11
2 11
c = 2
b +1

c ≤ 11
 
Given a. b = 0
b2 − b3 = −3
Also
b2 2 + b32 −=
2b2b3 9 b2b3 > 0
b2 2 + b32 =9 + 2b2b3
b2 2 + b32 =9 + 2b2b3 > 9
b2 2 + b32 > 9

b = 1 + b2 2 + b32

b > 10

Question: For x ∈ , let the function y ( x ) be the solution of the differential equation
dy π 
= + 12 y cos  = x  , y ( 0 ) 0 . Then, which of the following statements is/are TRUE?
dx  12 

Options:
(a) y ( x ) is an increasing function
(b) y ( x ) is an decreasing function
(c) There exists a real number β such that the line y = β intersects the curve y = y ( x ) at
infinitely many points
 (d) y ( x ) is a periodic function
Answer: (c)
Solution:
dy π 
+ 12 y = cos  x 
dx  12 
Linear D.E.
I.F. e=
= ∫12. dx e12 x
Solution of DE
π 
y.e12 x = ∫ e12 x .cos  x  dx
 12 
e12 x
 π π π 
=y.e12 x 2 
12 cos x + sin x  + C
π  12 12 12 
(12 ) +  
2

 12 
(12 )  12 2 cos  π x  + π sin  π x   + C
⇒y ( )      12 x
(12 ) + π 2 
4
 12   12   e
Given y ( 0 ) = 0
12 −123
=⇒0
124 + π 2
(12 + 0 )=
2
+C ⇒C
124 + π 2
12  πx  πx  2 −12 x 
2 (
12 ) cos 
2
∴y  + π sin   − 12 .e 
12 + π 
4
 12   12  
 
dy 12  πx  π
2
πx  3 −12 x 
Now =4  −12π sin  + cos   + 12 e 
dx 12 + π 2    12  12
  12 
 [Link] 
 π4 π2 
 − 144π 2 + = −12π 1 + 4 
 144 12 

dy
⇒ > 0 ∀ x ≤ 0 & may be negative/positive for x > 0
dx
So, f ( x ) is neither increasing nor decreasing
For some β ∈ R, y = β intersects y = f ( x ) at infinitely many points
So option (c) is correct.

Question: Consider 4 boxes, where each box contains 3 red balls and 2 blue balls. Assume
that all 20 balls are distinct. In how many different ways can 10 balls be chosen from these 4
boxes so that from each box at least one red ball and one blue ball are chosen?
Options:
(a) 21816
(b) 85536
(c) 12096
(d) 156816
Answer: (a)
Solution:
3R 3R 3R 3R
2B 2B 2B 2B
B −1 B − 2 B − 3 B − 4
Case-I: when exactly one box provides four balls (3R 1B or 2R 2B)
Number of ways in this case 5 C4 ( 3 C1 × 2C1 ) × 4
3

Case-II: when exactly two boxes provide three balls (2R 1B or 1R 2B) each
( C3 − 1) ( C1 × 2C1 ) × 6
2 2
Number of ways in this case 5 3

Required number of ways = 21816

 5 3 
 2  , then which of the following matrices is equal to M 2022 ?
Question: If M =  2 
− 3 1
− 

 2 2
Options:
 3034 3033 
(a)  
 −3033 −3032 
 3034 −3033 
(b)  
 3033 −3032 
 3033 3032 
(c)  
 −3032 −3031
 3032 3031 
(d)  
 −3031 −3030 
Answer: (a)
Solution:
5 3
2 2
M = 
 −3 −1 
 2 2 
3 3 
 2 +1 2 
M = 
 −3 −3 + 1
 2 2 
31 1 
M= I + 
2  −1 −1
1 1
Let A =  
 −1 −1
 1 1   1 1  0 0 
A2 =    
 −1 −1  −1 −1 0 0 
 2022
 3 
M 2022=  I + B 
 2 
= I + 3033B
1 0  1 1
=   + 3033  
0 1   −1 −1
 3034 3033 
= 
 −3033 −3032 

Question: Suppose that

Box-I contains 8 red, 3 blue and 5 green balls,
Box-II contains 24 red, 9 blue and 15 green balls,
Box-III contains 1 blue, 12 green and 3 yellow balls,
Box-IV contains 10 green, 16 orange and 6 white balls.
A ball is chosen randomly from Box-I ; call this ball b . If b is red then a ball is chosen
randomly from Box-II, if b is blue then a ball is chosen randomly from Box-III, and if b is
green then a ball is chosen randomly from Box-IV. The conditional probability of the event
'one of the chosen balls is white' given that the event 'at least one of the chosen balls is green'
has happened, is equal to
Options:
15
(a)
256
3
(b)
16
5
(c)
52
1
(d)
8
Answer: (c)
Solution:
Box-I 8(R) 3(B) 5(G)
Box-II 24(R) 9(B) 15(G)
Box-III1(B) 12(G) 3(Y)
Box-IV 10(G) 16(O) 6(W)
A (one of the chosen balls is white)
B (at least one of the chosen ball is given)
 A  P ( A ∩ B)
P  =
B P ( B)
A ∩ B → (WG )
B → ( GG, GR, GB, GR, GW )
5 6
×
= 16 32
5 8 15 3 12
×1 + × + ×
16 16 48 16 16
 15 5
= =
156 52

Question: For positive integer n, define

16 + 5n − 3n 2 32 + n − 3n 2 48 − 3n − 3n 2 25n − 7 n 2
f (n) = n + + + + ... + . Then, the value of
4n + 3n 2 8n + 3n 2 12n + 3n 2 7n 2
lim f ( n ) is equal to
n →∞

Options:
4
(a) 3 + log e 7
3
3 7
(b) 4 − log e  
4 3
4 7
(c) 4 − log e  
3 3
3
(d) 3 + log e 7
4
Answer: (b)
Solution:
n
16r + ( 9 − 4r ) n − 3n 2
f ( n )= n + ∑
r =1 4rn + 3n 2
n (16rn + 9n ) − ( 4rn + 3n2 )
f ( n )= n + ∑
r =1 4rn + 3n 2
 n 16rn + 9n 
f (n) = n +∑ 2 
−n
 r =1 4rn + 3n 
16rn + 9n
lim f ( n ) = lim ∑
n →∞ n →∞ 4rn + 3n 2
 r  1
n 
16   + 9 
 n n
= lim ∑
n →∞ r
r =1
4  + 3
n
1 1 1
16 x + 9 3 dx
= ∫ = dx ∫ 4 dx − ∫
0
4x + 3 0 0
4x + 3
3 3 7
( ln 4 x + 3 )0 =−
1
4
=− 4 ln
4 4 3