18-01-2026

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PART 1 : PHYSICS

SECTION-I (i)

1) A small particle A is released from rest inside a fixed hemispherical bowl from the horizontal
position. Another identical particle B is resting at the lowest position. The right half of the bowl is
smooth and left half is rough with coefficient of friction µ ≥ 0. The mass of each particle is m and
radius of bowl is R. Then which of the following options is incorrect

If collision between the particles is perfectly inelastic and particles rise to a maximum height
(A)
of R/8 above the lowest point. Then work done against friction in this period is
If collision is perfectly elastic and particle B is just unable to collide with particle A for
(B)
the second time then total work done against friction in this period is mgR

If coefficient of restitution is and µ = 0 for left half of the hemisphere also, then
(C)
maximum potential energy achieved by B above the lowest point is mgR
If collision is perfectly elastic and particle B is just unable to collide with particle A, then
(D)
total work done against friction in this period is

2) Two blocks A and B are connected by a cord passing a frictionless pulley which is attached to a
rotating frame. Determine the value of ω at which the blocks start sliding radially.

(A)

(B)
(C)

(D)

3) The Young's modulus of a steel wire of length 6 m and cross-sectional area 3 mm2, is 2 × 1111
N/m2. The wire is suspended from its support on a given planet. A block of mass 4 kg is attached to

the free end of the wire. The acceleration due to gravity on the planet is of its value on the earth.
The elongation of wire is (Take g on the earth = 10 m/s2) :

(A) 1 cm
(B) 1 mm
(C) 0.1 mm
(D) 0.1 cm

4) Figure (a) and (b) show water drop and mercury drop in two identical conical glass pipes, then

(A) The water drop tends to move towards narrow end and mercury drop towards wide end.
(B) The water drop tends to move towards wide end and mercury drop towards narrow end.
(C) both tend to move towards wide end.
(D) both tend to move towards narrow end.

5) One mole of an ideal Monatomic gas is taken through a thermodynamic cycle ABCDA as shown in
the figure. The process AB is a part of a parabola. Whose vertex is at the origin.

The total external work done on the gas in the whole process ABCDA is

(A)
(B)

(C)

(D)

6) In the figure shown below, there are two large planes maintained at temperature of 27° C and
127 ° C respectively. The surfaces are completely black. Taking Stefan's constant to be

, what is the rate of heat transfer per unit area between the plates?

(A) 992 W/m2

(B) 14.71 W/m2
(C) 446 W/m2
(D) 29.5 W/m2

SECTION-I (ii)

1) A wedge of mass m1 and a block of mass m2 are in equilibrium as shown. Inclined surface of the
wedge has an inclination α with the horizontal. Each surface is frictionless. The normal reaction on

the wedge at different surfaces may be

(A) m2g cos α

(B) m2 g sin α cos α
2
(C) m1g + m2 g cos α
(D) m1g + m2g sin α cos α

2) A ball of mass m is attached to the lower end of a light vertical spring of force constant k. The
upper end of the spring is fixed. The ball is released from rest with the spring at its normal length,
and comes to rest again after descending through a distance x :

(A) x = mg/k
(B) x = 2mg/k
(C) The ball will have no acceleration at the position where it has descended through x/2
(D) The ball will have an upward acceleration equal to g at its lowermost position.

3) Two discs are mounted on thin, lightweight rods oriented through their centres and normal to the
discs. These axles are constrained to be vertical at all times, and the discs can pivot frictionlessly on
the rods. The discs have identical thickness and are made up of the same material, but having
different radii r1 and r2. The discs are given angular velocities , respectively, and L1 and L2
represents angular momentum of the discs along their rotational axis respectively. Now they are
brought into contact at the edges. After the discs interact via friction it is found that both discs come
exactly to a halt. Which of the following(s) must hold? Ignore effects associated with the vertical
rods.

(A)
(B)

(C)

(D)

4) In the figure shown a uniform rod of mass m and length l is hinged. The rod is released when the

rod makes angle θ = 60° with the vertical :-

The angular acceleration of the rod just after release is

(A)

The normal reaction due to the hinge just after release is

(B)

The angular velocity of the rod at the instant it becomes vertical is

(C)

(D)
The normal reaction due to the hinge at the instant the rod becomes vertical is mg

5) The potential energy function of a particle is given by where A and B

are constants and r is the radial distance from the centre of the force. Choose the correct option(s).
(A)
The equilibrium distance will be

(B)
The equilibrium distance will be

0
(C) If the total energy of the particle is then its radial velocity will vanish at where r is the
equilibrium distance

0
(D) If the total energy of the particle is then its radial velocity will vanish at where r is the
equilibrium distance.

6) A small metal ball of mass m is being pulled gradually on a fixed frictionless hemisphere as shown
in figure. Radii of ball and that of the pulley are much smaller than that of the hemisphere. Then the
values of F (magnitude of pulling force) and R (contact force between the ball and the hemisphere)

will be?

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

SECTION-II

1) On a smooth table, a block of mass m = 1kg was attached as shown. The springs are both
stretched in the equilibrium position. The angular frequency of small horizontal oscillations about
the equilibrium position will be ______ rad/sec.

2) A block of mass M rests on a smooth horizontal table. There is a small gap in the table under the
block through which a pendulum has been attached to the block. The bob of the simple pendulum
has mass m and length of the pendulum is L. The pendulum is set into small oscillations in the
vertical plane of the figure. Calculate its time period. The table does not interfere with the motion of
the string. Take : L = 6 m, M = 4 kg, m = 2 kg,

3) One mole of an ideal mono-atomic gas is made to undergo a sequence of quasi-static process A →
B → C → D → A as shown in the first figure. During one cycle of the process, the gas receives an
amount Q of heat and acquires a maximum temperature during the process that is 16 times of the
minimum temperature. Now consider a somewhat modified process 1 → B → C → D → 3 → 2 → 1
shown in the figure where the states B, 2 and D are on the same isotherm. If the gas received heat in

one cycle of the modified process is . Find n. Here the term “heat received by the gas” means
the heat supplied to the gas and not the net heat transfer between the gas and the surroundings.

4) Two conducting movable smooth and thin pistons are held inside a non conducting, adiabatic
container with positions as shown. Gas is present in thermal equilibrium in the three parts A, B & C
having initial pressures as shown. Now the pistons are released. If the final equilibrium position

length of part A is xL then fill the value of x.

5) A 20 cm long capillary tube is dipped in water. The water rises upto 8 cm. If the entire
arrangement is put in a freely falling elevator, the length of water column in the capillary tube will
be ______cm.

6) A plate of mass M is moved with constant velocity ‘v’ against dust particles moving with velocity
‘u’ in opposite direction as shown. The density of the dust is ρ and plate area is A. Find the force F

required to keep the plate moving uniformly is then N is

 PART 2 : CHEMISTRY

SECTION-I (i)

1) A mixture containing equimolar amounts of Ca(OH)2 and Al(OH)3 requires 0.5 L of 4.0 M HCl to
react with it completely. Total moles of the mixture are :

(A) 0.04
(B) 0.4
(C) 0.8
(D) 0

2) The correct order of stabilities of the following resonance structures is:

(A) I > II > IV > III

(B) I > III > II > IV
(C) II > I > III > IV
(D) III > I > IV > II

3) A gas is heated at constant pressure. The fraction of heat absorbed used in doing work is

(A)

(B)

(C)
(D)

4) Select the CORRECT statement :

(A) All noble gases have positive value of electron affinity

(B) Ionisation energy of S– is more than O–
(C) Cl– has more electron affinity than S+
(D) Electron affinity of 'F' is maximum in periodic table

5) Which of the following statement is INCORRECT ?

(A) Permanent hardness can be removed by boiling water.

(B) Hardness of water effects soap consumption.
(C) Temporary hardness is due to the presence of bicarbonates of Ca and Mg.
2– – –
(D) Permanent hardness is due to the soluble SO4 , Cl , NO3 of Ca and Mg.

6) At 87º C, the following equilibrium is established :

H2(g) + S(s) H2S(g), Kc = 8 × 10–2
If 0.3 mole hydrogen and 2 mole sulphur are heated to 87º C in a 2 L vessel, what will be the partial
pressure of H2S at equilibrium. [Use R = 0.08 atm. L/Mol. K]

(A) ≈ 0.31 atm

(B) ≈ 0.43 atm
(C) ≈ 0.62 atm
(D) ≈ 4.0 atm

SECTION-I (ii)

1) Select correct statement(s) about photoelectric effect -

If green light ejects photoelectron from metal 'M' , then red light never eject photoelectrons for
(A)
metal M
If green light ejects photoelectron from metal 'M' then red light may not eject photoelectrons
(B)
even if it has high intensity for metal M
If green light ejects photoelectron from metal 'M' with low photocurrent then more photo
(C)
intense blue light must have high photocurrent for metal M
If green light ejects photoelectron, then blue light must eject photoelectron with more energy
(D)
for metal M

2) Correct set of given properties is/are :-

(A) [Acidic strength]

<

(B) [Bond length]

<
 (C) [Stability]

(D) [Basic strength]

CH3–CH2–CH2–NH2 <
(A) A
(B) B
(C) C
(D) D

3)

Which of the following has even number of degree of unsaturation ?

(A)

(B)

(C) H3C – C C – Ph

(D)

4) An ideal gas in thermally insulated container, at internal pressure P1, volume V1 and absolute
temperature T1 expands irreversibly against zero external pressure so that the pressure of gas
becomes P2, volume V2 and temperature T2. Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct ?

(A)

(B)

(C)
(D)

5) Hydrogen bonding influences structure of some compounds by linking atoms or groups in to

larger structural units.
Select correct combination for hydrogen bonded structure

(A) Infinite linear chain : HCN(s)

(B) Infinite layer : H3BO3(s)
(C) Three dimensional network structure : H2O(s)
(D) dimeric molecules : CH3COOH in benzene

6) The IUPAC name(s) of the following compound is(are) :

(A) 4-Methylchlorobenzene
(B) 4-Chlorotoluene
(C) 1-Chloro-4-methylbenzene
(D) 1-Methyl-4-chlorobenzene

SECTION-II

1)

N2O4 dissociates into NO2, if % dissociation of N2O4 is 33.33 %. Calculate average molecular weight
of gaseous mixture formed .

2) Calculate the pH at which the following reaction will be at equilibrium in basic medium :
A2(s) ⇋ A–(aq.) + AO3–(aq.)
when the equilibrium concentration at 300K are -
– –
[ A ] = 0.1M, [AO3 ] = 0.1 M
Given ΔG°f of OH–(aq) = – 150 kJ/mole,
ΔG°f of H2O(ℓ) = – 233 kJ/mole,
ΔG°f of A–(aq) = – 50 kJ/mole,
ΔG°f of AO–3(aq) = – 123.5 kJ/mole,

R= , loge 10 = 2.3

3) For a hypothetical atom find out the total number of electrons that are filled in between 9s and 9p

subshells if spin quantum numbers have , three values.

4)

Following information is considered for PCl5 molecule

If
(i) Maximum number of atoms possible in any plane = P
(ii) Total number of 90° bond angle = Q
Find the value of P + Q.

5)

How many of following compound are aromatic in nature :

(1) (2) (3) (4)

(5) (6) (7) (8)

(9) (10)

6) An acidic aqueous solution contains 0.02 M – FeCl2 and 0.05 M – FeCl3 , at 25°C. Now NaOH
solution is added is this solution , drop by drop. The pH range in which only the precipitation of
Fe(OH)3(s) occur with out precipitation of Fe(OH)2(s) differs by 'x' unit . The value of 'x' is :- given :
Ksp of Fe(OH)2 = 8 × 10–16
Ksp of Fe (OH)3 = 4 × 10–28

PART 3 : MATHEMATICS

SECTION-I (i)

1) If upto 21 terms, then (21!)S is equal to

(A) 1

(B)

(C) –1

(D)

2) Tangents are drawn from any point on hyperbola to the circle . If locus

of midpoint of chord of contact is ,then λ is

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

3) The number of different permutations of all the letters of the word 'PERMUTATION' such that any
two consecutive letters in the arrangement are neither both vowels nor both identical is

(A) 63 × 6! × 5!
(B) 57 × 5! × 5!
(C) 33 × 6! × 5!
(D) 7 × 7! × 5!

4) In parallelogram ABCD, M is the midpoint of diagonal BD and P is a point on AD such that AD =

4PD. If the area of the quadrilateral ABMP is 35, then the shaded area of the triangle PMD is

(A) 4
(B) 5
(C) 6
(D) 7

5) Given 8 tanθ = 3 cosθ, then the value of the expression

can be expressed as
where b, c and d are primes then the value of (a + b + c + d) is

(A) 25
(B) 26
(C) 24
(D) 23

6) Consider system of equations 13y – x(1 + x + y) = 13 and (1 + x + y)1 + x – y = 13.

If (x1, y1) and (x2, y2) are solutions of system of equations where y1 < y2, then the value of is

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)
 SECTION-I (ii)

1) The point P lie on circle C1 : x2 + y2 = 3, with centre at O. Let the tangent to the circle C1
at P touches other two circles C2 and C3 at R2 and R3, respectively. Suppose C2 and C3 have equal
radii 2 and centres Q2 and Q3, respectively. If Q2 and Q3 lie on the y-axis, then

(A) Q2 Q3 = 12
(B) R2 R3 = 4
(C) area of the triangle OR2 R3 is 6
(D) area of the triangle PQ2 Q3 is 4

2) If a hyperbola passes through the focus of the ellipse and its transverse and
conjugate axis coincides with the major and minor axis of the ellipse and product of their
eccentricities is 1, then

equation of hyperbola
(A)

equation of hyperbola
(B)

(C) focus of hyperbola (5, 0)

focus of hyperbola
(D)

3) For parabola y2 = 4ax consider three points A, B, C lying on it. If the centroid of ∆ABC is (h1, k1) &
centroid of triangle formed by the point of intersection of tangents at A, B, C has coordinates (h2, k2),
then which of the following is always true -

(A) 2k1 = k2
(B) k1 = k2

(C)

(D)

4) If a,b,c,d,e are in A.P & and d + e are in G.P., then which can be true

(A) a,b,d are in G.P.

(B)

(C) b,d,e are in G.P.

(D) a,c,e are in H.P.

5) A circle of radius 4 cm is inscribed in a ΔABC which touches the sides BC at D. If BD = 6 cm, DC

= 8 cm then which of the following is/are correct.

(A) The Δ is necessarily an acute angle

(B)

(C) Perimeter of ΔABC is 42 cm

(D) Area of ΔABC is 84 cm2

6) If (1 + x + x2)n = a0 + a1x + a2x2 + ..... + a2nx2n and consider

then

(A)
(B) f(9) = 0

(C)

(D)

SECTION-II

1) There are 720 permutations of the digits 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. Suppose these permutations are arranged
from smallest to largest numerical values, beginning from 1 2 3 4 5 6 and ending with 6 5 4 3 2 1.
Then the digit in unit place of number at 267th position is

2) If α, β are the roots of the equation x2 – 3x – 15 = 0, and f(n) = αn + βn then is

equal to

3) is equal to

4) The number of solutions of the equation in

is

5) Let a4 = b6 = c9 where a, b, c are positive real numbers and a, b, c ≠ 1 then

is

6) Let three lines and belonging to the family where is a

parameter, be interior angle bisectors of If the equation represents side AB of
the triangle, then the value of is,
[Note: Symbols used have usual meaning in and denotes G.I.F.]
 ANSWER KEYS

PART 1 : PHYSICS

SECTION-I (i)

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

SECTION-I (ii)

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

SECTION-II

Q. 13 14 15 16 17 18
A. 9.00 4.00 3.00 0.25 20.00 2.00

PART 2 : CHEMISTRY

SECTION-I (i)

Q. 19 20 21 22 23 24
A. C B B B A A

SECTION-I (ii)

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

SECTION-II

Q. 31 32 33 34 35 36
A. 69.00 8.00 63.00 10.00 7.00 1.50 to 2.50

PART 3 : MATHEMATICS

SECTION-I (i)

Q. 37 38 39 40 41 42
A. B B B B B C

SECTION-I (ii)

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

Q. 49 50 51 52 53 54
A. 6.00 8.00 2.00 2.00 0.50 1.00
 SOLUTIONS

PART 1 : PHYSICS

1) Explain Question: The question asks about work done against friction in different cases

Concept: Case of ; Wall = ΔKE

Solution:

(Work done against friction) Wf = loss in M.E

= =

(Work done against friction) Wf = loss in M.E.

= = mgR

V1-V2 = ... (1)

V1+V2 = ... (2)
From (1) and (2),

P.E. =
Final Answer: (D)

2) Explain Question: The question asks to find ω in case of slipping

Concept: Use Fnet = mac = mw2r circular motion)
Solution:
T + μ × 4mg = 4m ω2 (2ℓ)
T = μmg + mω2ℓ
4μmg = 7mω2ℓ + μmg
∴ 7ω2ℓ = 3μg

Final Answer: (B)

3) Explain Question: The question asks about the extension in an elastic wire.

Concept:
Solution:
Tension (F) = mg

= 10–4 m = 0.1 mm
Final Answer: (C)

4) Question Explanation:
Figure show water drop and mercury drop in two conical glass pipes. It is asked to choose the
correct statement.

Concept:
This question is based on fluid mechanics.

Solution:
As we know that when liquid drops are placed in glass pipes then water drop tends to move
towards narrow end and the mercury drop tends to move towards wide end.

Final Answer:
The correct option is (1)

5) Explain Question: The question asks about the external work done on the ges
Concept: Use of work done in different processes.
Solution:
Final Answer: (B)

6) Question Explanation: The question asks to find the net heat flow per unit area between
two parallel black planes.
Concept: Stefan-Boltzmann Law for net radiation.
Solution:

Convert temperatures to Kelvin: T1 = 127 + 273 = 400 K, T2 = 27 + 273 = 300 K

Net Heat Flux

Final Answer: Option (1)

7) Explain Question: The question asks about the normal reaction at different contacts
Concept: Use
Solution:
N3 = m2 g cos α
N3 sin α = N1
N2 = m1g + N3cosα
⇒ N1 = m2 g sinα cos α
⇒ N2 = m1 g + m2g cos2α

Final Answer: (A,B,C)

8) Explain Question: The question asks about extension in the spring and acceleration of the
block at different contacts
Concept: Use Fnet = 0; F= kx and Fnet ma
Solution:

at mean position mg = kx'; if will move downward further x' distance before coming
to rest
x = 2x'

at lower most position

FBD of block kx = 2mg
FBD of block
kx – mg = ma
2mg – mg = ma ⇒ a = g
in upword direction
Final Answer: (B,C,D)

9) Explain Question: The question asks about ratio of angular momentum in rotations
Concept: Use of angular impulse - angular momentum theorem
Solution:

Final Answer: (A,B)

10) Explain Question: The question asks about final ω, normal hinge reactions.
Concept: Use, & mechanical energy conservation
Solution:
(A) mg sin 60° = α

α=

(B) N2 – mg cos60° = 0 ⇒ N2 =

mg sin 60 – N1 = m

mg – . = N1

N1 =

N= = =

(C) mg (1 – cos 60°) = =

w=

(D) N – mg =

N = mg
Final Answer: (A,B,C,D)

11) Explain Question: The question asks about equillibrium position and energy of a particle
under conservation force

Concept:
Solution:

For equilibrium

Final Answer: (B,C)

12) Explain Question: The question askes about the force and contact force in case of NLM
Concept: Use Fnet = ma
Solution:
Final Answer: (A,D)

13) Explain Question: The question askes about the time period of SHM

Concept:
Solution:

Final Answer: (9.00)

14) Explain Question: The question asks about angular frequency of SHM

Concept:
Solution:
Consider the string at a small angle to the vertical
If T is tension in the string
... (i)
Now, we will consider the motion of the pendulum in the reference frame attached to the block
For small oscillations, the path of pendulum bob can be approximated to be a straight line and

The restoring force

[SHM]
Final Answer: (4.00)

15) Explain Question: The question asks about heat supplied in a cyclic thermodynamics
process
Concept: In cyclic process ΔU = 0 & FLOT ⇒ ΔU + W = ΔQ
Solution:

Final Answer: (3.00)

16) Explain Question: The question asks about the final length of chamber in equillibrium
Concept: Use moles conservation
Solution:

Moles in 'A' initially & finally will be same

.....(1)
Moles of B' remain same
 .....(2)

Divide (1) by (2) ⇒ x = L/4

Final Answer: (0.25)

17) Explanation: A 20 cm capillary tube rises water to 8 cm under normal gravity; find the
new rise when the system is in a freely falling elevator.

Concept: This question is based on capillary rise and effective gravity.

Solution:
When a capillary tube is dipped in a liquid, the rise depends on surface tension and effective
gravity.
In a freely falling elevator, the effective gravity becomes zero, so the restoring weight of the
liquid column vanishes.

Equation:
h = 2T cosθ / (ρ geff r)

Since geff → 0 in free fall, the liquid rises until it fills the entire tube.

Final Answer: 20 cm

18) Explain Question: The question asks about the force to move a plate with uniform
velocity under action of dust particles
Concept:
Solution:

Final Answer: (2.00)

PART 2 : CHEMISTRY

19) Explain Question: To find Total moles of the mixture

Concept: Acid base reaction
Solution:
Ca(OH)2 + 2HCl → CaCl2 + 2H2O
a 2a
Al(OH)3 + 3HCl → AlCl3 + 3H2O
a 3a
5a = 0.5 × 4
5a = 2.0

a=

total mole = 2a =
Final Answer: (C)

20) Explain Question: To find the correct order of stabilities of the following resonance
structures
Concept: Stability of resonating structure.
Solution:
Stability of I > III > II > IV (as no of covalent bond increases stability increases)
I > III , II > IV (species having +ve charge on more en atom and -ve charge on more en atom is
less stable)
Final Answer: (B)

21) Explain Question: To find the fraction of heat absorbed used in doing work
Concept: ΔU = CVΔT
ΔU = q + W
Solution:
q (at constant pressure) = CPΔT
ΔU = CVΔT
ΔU = q + W
|W| = (CP – CV)ΔT (∵ CP – CV = R)
= RΔT
Total heat absorb = q = CPΔT

Fraction of heat absorbed used in doing work =

Final Answer: (B)

22) Explain Question: To find the correct statement.

Concept: Electron affinity
Solution:
(A) Process of adding electron to noble gases is endothermic, means electron affinity would be
negative
(B) O(g) + e– →
S(g) + e– →
Since |EA of 'S'| > |EA of 'O'|
So IE(S–) > IE of (O–)
Final Answer: (B)

23) Explain Question: To find which of the following statement is INCORRECT

Concept: Hardness of water.
Solution:
Permanent hardness cannot be removed by boiling water.
Final Answer: (A)
24) Explain Question: To find what will be the partial pressure of H2S at equilibrium
Concept: Equilibrium constant
Solution:

KC =
0.024 – 0.08 x = x
0.024 = 1.08 x
x = 0.022

Final Answer: (A)

25) Explain Question: To find correct statement(s) about photoelectric effect

Concept: Photoelectric effect
Solution:

Final Answer: (BCD)

26) Explain Question: To find correct set of given properties is/are

Concept: Acidic and Basic strength
Solution:

Final Answer: (BCD)

27) Explain Question: To find which of the following has even number of degree of
unsaturation
Concept: Degree of unsaturation
Solution:
Final Answer: (ABC)

28) Explain Question: To find which of the following statement(s) is/are correct

Concept:
Solution:
Pext = 0 q=0

T1 = T2
W=0
T1 = T2

Final Answer: (ABC)

29) Explain Question: To find select correct combination for hydrogen bonded structure
Concept: Hydrogen bonding
Solution:
(i)

(ii)
(iii)

(iv)
Final Answer: (ABCD)

30)

Explanation
To identify the IUPAC name(s) of the given compound .

Concept
This question is based on IUPAC nomenclature.

Solution
Numbering starts from the substituent that comes first alphabetically (chloro).
Methyl is at position 4 relative to chloro.
So the correct IUPAC name is: 1-Chloro-4-methylbenzene. (4-Chlorotoluene)

Final answer : Option (2 & 3)

31) Explain Question: To find average molecular weight of gaseous mixture formed
Concept: Average molar mass.
Solution:

Meff =

1 + 1/3 =
Mav = 69
Final Answer: (69.00)

32) Explain Question: To find the pH at which the following reaction will be at equilibrium in
basic medium :
A2(s) ⇋ A–(aq.) + AO3–(aq.)
Concept: ΔG° = – 2.3 RT log K
Solution:
3 A2(s) + 6OH– → 5A– + AO3– + 3H2O
ΔG° = (5 × - 50 + – 123.5 + 3x – 233)
– (6 × –150)
= –1072.5 + 900 = – 172.5

ΔG° = – 2.3 RT log K and K =

∴ log

–172.5 × 1000 = –2.3 ×

∴ log ⇒ [OH–] = 10–6
∴ pH = 8
Final Answer: (8.00)

33) Explain Question: To find For a hypothetical atom find out the total number of electrons

that are filled in between 9s and 9p subshells if spin quantum numbers have ,
three values.
Concept: Quantum number.
Solution:
9s 6g, 7f, 8d, 9p
Total number of orbitals filled = 5 + 7 + 9 = 21
Total number of electrons filled = 21 × 3 = 63
Final Answer: (63.00)

34) Explain Question: To find the value of P + Q.

Concept: VSEPR theory
Solution:
(i) Maximum number of atoms possible in any plane = 4
(ii) Total number of 90° bond angle = 6
Final Answer: (10.00)

35) Explain Question: To find how many of following compound are aromatic in nature
Concept: Aromaticity
Solution:
(2,3,4,5,7,8,10)
Final Answer: (7.00)

36) Explain the question : Determine the pH range for selective Fe(OH)3 precipitation.
Concept : This question is based on solubility product (Ksp) and selective precipitation.
Solution : The precipitation of Fe(OH)3 and Fe(OH)2 begins when the ionic product exceeds
the solubility product (Ksp)
1. Start of Fe(OH)3 precipitation :
[Fe3+] = 0.05 M.
Ksp for Fe(OH)3 = [Fe3+][OH–]3
 [OH–]3 =
[OH–]1 = 2 × 10–9 M
pOH1 = –log(2 × 10–9) = 9 – log(2) ≈ 8.7
pH1 = 14 – 8.7 = 5.3
2. Start of Fe(OH)2 precipitation:
Fe2+] = 0.02 M
Ksp for Fe(OH)2 = [Fe2+][OH–]2

[OH–]2 = = 4 × 10–14
– –7
[OH ]2 = 2 × 10 M
pOH2 = –log(2 × 10–7) = 7 – log(2) ≈ 6.7
pH2 = 14 – 6.7 = 7.3
The condition for only Fe(OH)3 to precipitate without Fe(OH)2 precipitating is that pH must be
between the pH where Fe(OH)3 starts to precipitate (pH1) and the pH where Fe(OH)2 starts to
precipitate (pH2). The required pH range is 5.3 ≤ pH < 7.3. The difference in the pH range is x
= pH2 – pH1 = 7.3 – 5.3 = 2.0
Final answer : (1.50-2.50)

PART 3 : MATHEMATICS

37)

Explain Question: Calculate the value of , where S is a given finite alternating series
involving reciprocals of factorials and harmonic-like fractions.
Concept: Combinatorial identities, Binomial coefficients , and Integration of power series
to handle harmonic sums.
Solution :

(21!)S
Final Answer : (B)

38)

Explain Question: Find the parameter $\lambda$ in the equation of the locus of the midpoint
of the chord of contact formed by tangents from a hyperbola to a circle.
Concept: Hyperbola and Circle geometry, Chord of contact (T = 0), and Midpoint chord
formula (T = S1).
Solution :

;
equation of chord of contact AB wrt P is T = 0
i.e ....(1)
Also, chord with given midpoint (h, k) is
T = S1
....(2)
comparing (1) and (2)

; as

locus is
Final Answer : (B)​​

39)

Explain Question: Determine the number of ways to arrange the letters of "PERMUTATION"
such that no two consecutive letters are both vowels and no two are identical.
Concept: Permutations with constraints, Gap Method, and Inclusion-Exclusion for identical
letters (the two T’s).
Solution :
The letters other than vowels are PRMTTN
number of permutations with no. two vowels together is

(Gap method)
Further among these permutations the number of cases in which T's are together is 5! × 6P5
so required number

= – (5! × 6P5) = 57 × (5!)2

Final Answer : (B)​​
40)

Explain Question: Given a parallelogram ABCD and specific point ratios, find the area of the
shaded triangle PMD if the area of quadrilateral ABMP is 35.
Concept: Properties of Parallelograms, area ratios based on base division, and median
properties in triangles.
Solution :
Let Area of parallelogram is A

∴ Area of ΔABD =

∴ Area of ΔAMD =

∴ Area of ABMP =
or A = 80

∴ Shaded area =
Final Answer : (B)

41)

Explain Question: Solve for using a given trigonometric equation to find the value of a
larger expression E, then extract constants a, b, c, d.
Concept: Trigonometric identities, solving quadratic equations in , and basic
trigonometric ratios in a right triangle.
Solution :
8 tan θ = 3 cos θ

3 sin θ – 1 = 0

(not possible)
cosec θ = 3

= = =
⇒ a = 10, b = 11, c = 2, d = 3
Hence a + b + c + d = 26
Final Answer : (B)

42)

Explain Question : Solve a system of two exponential/logarithmic equations to find

coordinate pairs (x, y), then calculate a specific ratio of those coordinates.
Concept : Systems of non-linear equations, Exponential properties, and substitution/case
analysis for variables.
Solution :
13(y – x)(1 + x + y) = 13
⇒ (1 + x + y) = 131 + x – y ...(i)
1+x–y
(1 + x + y) = 13 ⇒ (13)(1 + x – y)(1 + x – y) = 13
⇒ (1 + x – y)2 = 1
⇒ 1 + x – y = 1 or 1 + x – y = –1
Case 1 : 1 + x – y = 1 & 1 + x + y = 13
we get x = 6 = y

Case 2 : 1 + x – y = –1 & 1 + x + y =

we get

∴
Final Answer : (C)

43)

Explain Question: Analyze the relationships between three circles where a

tangent to also touches and . Evaluate distances and areas.
Concept: Tangents to circles, distance from a point to a line, and properties of common
tangents (Transverse tangents).
Solution :
point P
Equation of tangent at P

Let Q be (0, k) and

radius is 2

k =9, -3
Q2 (0,9) and Q3 (0, -3)
hence Q2 Q3 =12
R2 R3 is internal (Transverse) common tangent of circle C2 and C3

R2 R3 =
=
Perpendicular distance of origin O from R2 R3 is equal to radius of circle C1 =

Hence area of OR2 R3

Perpendicular Distance of P from Q2 Q3 =

Area of PQ2 Q3 =
Final Answer : (A,B,C)​​

44)

Explain Question : Find the equation and foci of a hyperbola that shares axes with a given
ellipse and has a reciprocal eccentricity relationship.
Concept : Standard equations of Ellipses and Hyperbolas, Eccentricity formula (e), and focal
coordinates.
Solution :
Eccentricity of ellipse

Eccentricity of hyperbola and it passes through

its equation

where

and its foci are

Final Answer : (A,C)​​

45)

Explain Question: Compare the centroids of a triangle formed by three points on a parabola
and the triangle formed by the intersection of tangents at those points.
Concept: Parametric coordinates of a parabola , Centroid formula, and Tangent
intersection properties.
Solution :

A ≡ (at12, 2at1)
B ≡ (at22, 2at2)
C ≡ (at32, 2at3)
P ≡ {at2t3, a(t2 + t3)}
Q ≡ {at1t2, a(t1 + t2)}
R ≡ {at1t3, a(t1 + t3)}
⇒ k1 = k2

(h1k1) ≡

(h2, k2) ≡
Verify C

=
= k12
Final Answer : (B,C)
46)

Explain Question: Determine the relationships between variables a, b, c, d, e given they are
in Arithmetic Progression and specific combinations are in Geometric Progression.
Concept: Arithmetic Progression (A.P.), Geometric Progression (G.P.), and properties of
sequences.
Solution :
Let a = c – 2D, b = c – D, d = c + D & e = c + 2D

⇒ c2 = 9D2 ⇒ C = ±3D
⇒ numbers are D,2D,3D,4D,5D or –5D, –4D, – 3D,–2D,–D
Final Answer : (A,B,C)

47)

Explain Question : For a triangle with an inscribed circle and known tangent segments on
one side, verify its angles, perimeter, and area.
Concept : Incircle properties, half-angle formulas, and Heron’s formula/Area .
Solution :

⇒
⇒ 2S = 3a = 42
⇒ A = rS = 84 cm2

Then all are < 1

So all angle of the D are acute.
Final Answer : (A,B,C,D)​​

48)

Explain Question : Analyze the sum of squares of coefficients of a trinomial expansion

with alternating signs.
Concept : Binomial/Trinomial expansions, coefficient properties , and manipulation
of series.
Solution :

(1 + x + x2)n = .... (i)

Replace

(1 + x + x2)n = .... (ii)

compare (i) and (ii)
⇒ ar = a2n–r
Replace x by –x in
 (1 – x + x2)n = .... (iii)
coefficient of x2n in (1 + x + x2)n (1 – x + x2)n
= 2(a0a2n – a1a2n–1 + a2a2n–1 .....) + (–1)n

= coefficient of x2n in (1 + x2 + x4)n = an

Final Answer : (A,C)

49)

Explain Question : Find the unit digit of the 267th number when all permutations of {1, 2, 3,
4, 5, 6} are arranged in ascending order.
Concept : Lexicographical ordering of permutations and Factorial-based counting.
Solution :

Number of numbers beginning with 1 = 120

Number of numbers beginning with 2 = 120

Starting with 31 .................. = 24

Starting with 3214 ................ = 2

finally .................................. = 1
Hence unit place digit of 267th number is 6
Final Answer : (6.00)​​

50)

Explain Question: Evaluate a specific expression involving terms of a sequence

, where are roots of a quadratic equation.
Concept: Newton's Sums for roots of quadratic equations and algebraic manipulation of
power sums.
Solution :
α2 – 3α – 15 = 0 ⇒ α2 – 3α = 15 .... (1)
β2 – 3β – 15 = 0 ⇒ β2 – 3β = 15 .... (2)
8 8
f(8) = α + β
3f(7) = 3α7 + 3β7
f(6) = α6 + β6

=
= =8
Final Answer : (8.00)​​

51)

Explain Question : Calculate the ratio of two series: one involving alternating squares of
products and another being a squared sum of integers.
Concept: Summation of series, Sigma notation , and properties of power sums.
Solution :

terms (here a means product)

= 22[2.4] + 42[2.8] + 62[2.12]...n terms
= 23[12.4 + 22.8 + 32.12+... n terms]
= 25[13 + 23 + 32 +... n terms]

similarly solve numberator

Final Answer : (2.00)​​

52)

Explain Question : Find the number of real solutions for a specific trigonometric equation
within the interval .
Concept : Trigonometric simplification, Product-to-Sum/Difference formulas, and solving
trigonometric equations.
Solution :

or

Final Answer : (2.00)​​

53)

Explain Question : Given a relationship between powers of a, b and c, calculate a specific

logarithmic sum multiplied by a constant.
Concept : Logarithm properties (Base change formula) and powers of real numbers.
Solution :
a4 = b6 = c9 = λ
Final Answer : (0.50)​​

54)

Explain Question : Find the Greatest Integer Value of an expression involving the area, in-
radius, and sides of a triangle formed by specific lines.
Concept : Family of lines, Incentre/In-radius of a triangle, and properties of s (semi-
perimeter).
Solution :
Intersection point of and is the incentre of the

r = in radius = Perpendicular distance of | from the line AB

Final Answer : (1.00)​​