JEE Main 8 April 2023 Shift 1 question paper with solutions

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Maths

Question 1

Maths · Integrals · Single correct

Let $I(x) = \int \frac{x+1}{x(1+xe^x)^2} \, dx, \; x > 0$. If $\lim_{x \to \infty} I(x) = 0$ then $I(1)$ is equal to

  1. $\frac{e+2}{e+1} - \log_e(e+1)$
  2. $\frac{e+1}{e+2} + \log_e(e+1)$
  3. $\frac{e+1}{e+2} - \log_e(e+1)$
  4. $\frac{e+2}{e+1} + \log_e(e+1)$

Answer: (a)

Solution

Given, $$I(x) = \int \frac{x+1}{x(1+xe^x)^2} \, dx$$ Now let $1 + xe^x = t$ which implies $$e^x(x+1)dx = dt$$ So, $$I(x) = \int \frac{1}{(t-1)t^2} \, dt$$ $$= \int \frac{(1-t^2) + t^2}{(t-1)t^2} \, dt$$ $$= \int \frac{- (t+1)}{(t-1)t^2} \, dt$$ $$= \int \frac{t^2}{t} - \frac{1}{t^2} + \frac{1}{t-1} \, dt$$ $$= \int \frac{-1}{t} - \frac{1}{t^2} + \frac{1}{t-1} \, dt$$ $$= - \ln t + \frac{1}{t} + \ln(t-1) + C$$ $$I(x) = \ln \left( \frac{xe^x}{xe^x+1} \right) + \frac{1}{xe^x+1} + C$$ Also given, $$\lim_{x \to \infty} I(x) = 0$$ $$\Rightarrow \lim_{x \to \infty} I(x) = \lim_{x \to \infty} \left[ \ln \left( 1 - \frac{1}{xe^x+1} \right) + \frac{1}{xe^x+1} + C \right]$$ $$\Rightarrow \lim_{x \to \infty} I(x) = [\ln(1-0)+0+C]$$ $$\Rightarrow C = 0$$ Now finding, $$I(1) = \ln \left( \frac{e}{e+1} \right) + \frac{1}{e+1} = 1 + \frac{1}{e+1} - \ln(e+1)$$ $$I(1) = \frac{e+2}{e+1} - \ln(e+1)$$

Question 2

Maths · Three Dimensional Geometry · Single correct

If the equation of the plane containing the line $x + 2y + 3z - 4 = 0 = 2x + y - z + 5$ and perpendicular to the plane $\vec{r} = (\hat{i} - \hat{j}) + \lambda (\hat{i} + \hat{j} + \hat{k}) + \mu (\hat{i} - 2\hat{j} + 3\hat{k})$ is $ax + by + cz = 4$ then $(a - b + c)$ is equal to

  1. 18
  2. 22
  3. 20
  4. 24

Answer: (b)

Solution

Given, the equation of the plane containing the line $x + 2y + 3z - 4 = 0 = 2x + y - z + 5$ and perpendicular to the plane $\vec{r} = (\hat{i} - \hat{j}) + \lambda (\hat{i} + \hat{j} + \hat{k}) + \mu (\hat{i} - 2\hat{j} + 3\hat{k})$ is $ax + by + cz = 4$. Now let the equation of the required plane be, $$P : (x + 2y + 3z - 4) + \alpha (2x + y - z + 5) = 0$$ $$\Rightarrow (2\alpha + 1) + (\alpha + 2)y + (3 - \alpha)z = 4 - 5\alpha$$ So, the normal vector is given by, $$\vec{n}_1 = (2\alpha + 1) \hat{i} + (\alpha + 2) \hat{j} + (3 - \alpha) \hat{k}$$ And the normal of the plane $\vec{r} = (\hat{i} - \hat{j}) + \lambda (\hat{i} + \hat{j} + \hat{k}) + \mu (\hat{i} - 2\hat{j} + 3\hat{k})$ will be, $$\vec{n}_2 = \begin{vmatrix} \hat{i} & \hat{j} & \hat{k} \\ 1 & 1 & 1 \\ 1 & -2 & 3 \end{vmatrix} = 5\hat{j} - 2\hat{j} - 3\hat{k}$$ Now given they are perpendicular, so by perpendicular condition we get, $$\vec{n}_1 \cdot \vec{n}_2 = 0$$ $$\Rightarrow 5(2\alpha + 1) - 2(\alpha + 2) - 3(3 - \alpha) = 0$$ $$\Rightarrow 11\alpha + (-8) = 0$$ $$\Rightarrow \alpha = \frac{8}{11}$$ Hence, the equation of the required plane will be, $$P : \frac{27}{11}x + \frac{30}{11}y + \frac{25}{11}z - \frac{4}{11} = 0$$ $$\Rightarrow 27x + 30y + 25z = 4$$ Now comparing with $ax + by + cz = 4$ we get, $a = 27$, $b = 30$, $c = 25$. Hence, $a - b + c = 22$.

Question 3

Maths · Conic Sections · Single correct

Let $R$ be the focus of the parabola $y^2 = 20x$ and the line $y = mx + c$ intersect the parabola at two points $P$ and $Q$. Let the points $G(10, 10)$ be the centroid of the triangle $PQR$. If $c - m = 6$, then $PQ^2$ is

  1. 296
  2. 325
  3. 317
  4. 346

Answer: (b)

Solution

Given, $\nR$ be the focus of the parabola y^2 = 20x and the line y = mx + c intersect the parabola at two points P and Q, $\nAnd$ the points G(10, 10) be the centroid of the triangle PQR, $\nNow$ focus of the parabola y^2 = 20x will be, R(5, 0) $\nAnd$ parametric points of PQ be (5t^2, 10t), $\nNow$ plotting the diagram we get, $\nNow$ finding the centroid of the triangle we get, $\nFor$ x--coordinate we get, $\n$$\Rightarrow$ $\frac{5t_1^2 + 5t_2^2 + 5}{3}$ = 10 $\n$$\Rightarrow$ t_1^2 + t_2^2 = 5 $\cdots$ (i) $\nNow$ for y--coordinate we get, $\n$$\frac{10(t_1 + t_2)}{3}$ = 10 $\n$$\Rightarrow$ t_1 + t_2 = 3 $\cdots$ (ii) $\nNow$ solving both equations we get, t_1 = 1, $\ $t_2 = 2 $\nSo$, points will be, P $\equiv$ (5, 10) and Q $\equiv$ (20, 20) $\nHence$, equation of PQ = y - 10 = $\frac{10}{15}$(x - 5) $\n$$\Rightarrow$ 3y - 30 = 2x - 10 $\n$$\Rightarrow$ y = $\frac{2}{3}$x + $\frac{20}{3}$, so on comparing with y = mx + c, we get c - m = 6 $\nHence$, PQ^2 = 225 + 100 = 325

Question 4

Maths · Properties of Triangles · Single correct

Let $\mathcal{C}$($\alpha$, $\beta$) be the circumcentre of the triangle formed by the lines $4x + 3y = 69$, $4y - 3x = 17$, and $x + 7y = 61$. Then $(\alpha - \beta)^2 + \alpha + \beta$ is equal to

  1. 18
  2. 17
  3. 15
  4. 16

Answer: (b)

Solution

Given, $C(\alpha, \beta)$ be the circumcentre of the triangle formed by the lines $4x + 3y = 69$, $4y - 3x = 17$, and $x + 7y = 61$. Now plotting the diagram of the above equations and finding the intersection point we get, Now from the diagram we can see that it is a right-angled triangle, so the circumcentre is given by the midpoint of the hypotenuse. Hence, circumcentre will be, $$C\left( \frac{12+5}{2}, \frac{7+8}{2} \right)$$ $$\Rightarrow C\left( \frac{17}{2}, \frac{15}{2} \right) = (\alpha, \beta)$$ Hence, $$(\alpha - \beta)^2 + \alpha + \beta$$ $$= \left( \frac{17}{2} - \frac{15}{2} \right)^2 + \frac{17}{2} + \frac{15}{2}$$ $$= 1 + 16 = 17$$

Question 5

Maths · Matrices · Single correct

Let $P = \begin{bmatrix} \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} & \frac{1}{2} \\ -\frac{1}{2} & \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} \end{bmatrix}$, $A = \begin{bmatrix} 1 & 1 \\ 0 & 1 \end{bmatrix}$ and $Q = PAP^T$. If $P^TQ^{2007}P = \begin{bmatrix} a & b \\ c & d \end{bmatrix}$ then $2a + b - 3c - 4d$ is equal to

  1. 2004
  2. 2005
  3. 2007
  4. 2006

Answer: (b)

Solution

Given: $$P = \begin{bmatrix} \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} & \frac{1}{2} \\ -\frac{1}{2} & \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} \end{bmatrix}$$ Therefore, $$PP^T = \begin{bmatrix} \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} & \frac{1}{2} \\ -\frac{1}{2} & \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} \end{bmatrix} \begin{bmatrix} \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} & -\frac{1}{2} \\ \frac{1}{2} & \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} \end{bmatrix} = \begin{bmatrix} 1 & 0 \\ 0 & 1 \end{bmatrix}$$ Thus, $$PP^T = I$$ Now, $$P^T (PAP^T)^{2007} P = P^T (PAP^T)(PAP^T)(PAP^T) \ldots (PAP^T)P$$ $$\Rightarrow P^T (PAP^T)^{2007} P = A^{2007}$$ Now, $$A = \begin{bmatrix} 1 & 1 \\ 0 & 1 \end{bmatrix}$$ $$A^2 = \begin{bmatrix} 1 & 2 \\ 0 & 1 \end{bmatrix}$$ $$A^3 = \begin{bmatrix} 1 & 3 \\ 0 & 1 \end{bmatrix}$$ $\[$ $\vdots$ $\vdots$ $\vdots$ $\vdots$ $\vdots$ $\vdots$ $\]$ $$A^{2007} = \begin{bmatrix} 1 & 2007 \\ 0 & 1 \end{bmatrix}$$ So, $$\Rightarrow P^T (PAP^T)^{2007} P = \begin{bmatrix} 1 & 2007 \\ 0 & 1 \end{bmatrix}$$ $$\Rightarrow P^T Q P = \begin{bmatrix} 1 & 2007 \\ 0 & 1 \end{bmatrix} = \begin{bmatrix} a & b \\ c & d \end{bmatrix}$$ So, $a = 1$, $b = 2007$, $c = 0$, $d = 1$ $2a + b + 3c - 4d = 2 + 2007 - 4 = 2005$

Question 6

Maths · Complex Numbers and Quadratic Equations · Single correct

Let $\alpha$, $\beta$, $\gamma$ be the three roots of the equation $x^3 + bx + c = 0$ if $\beta \gamma = 1 = -\alpha$ then $b^3 + 2c^3 - 3\alpha^3 - 6\beta^3 - 8\gamma^3$ is equal to

  1. $\frac{155}{8}$
  2. 21
  3. $\frac{169}{8}$
  4. 19

Answer: (d)

Solution

Given that roots of $x^3 + bx + c = 0$ are $\alpha$, $\beta$, $\gamma$. Also given that $\beta \gamma = 1 = -\alpha$ implies $\alpha = -1$. (i) Now let us apply the relation between the roots of the cubic equation with the coefficients. $\Rightarrow \alpha + \beta + \gamma = 0$. (ii) $\Rightarrow \alpha \beta \gamma = -c$. (iii) $\Rightarrow (-1)(1) = -c$ Therefore, $c = 1$. (iv) On substituting the value of $\alpha = -1$ in eq (ii) we get, $\beta + \gamma = 1$. (v) Therefore, $\alpha \beta + \beta \gamma + \gamma \alpha = b$ implies $\alpha(\beta + \gamma) + \beta \gamma = b$. Therefore, $b = 0$. (vi) Hence, equation will be, $$x^3 + 1 = 0$$ Whose roots will be, $-1$, $-\omega$, $-\omega^2$. We know that $1 + \omega + \omega^2 = 0$ implies $\alpha + \beta + \gamma = 0$ implies $-1 + \beta + \gamma = 0$. Therefore, $\beta = -\omega$, $\gamma = -\omega^2$. (vii) $\Rightarrow \beta^3 = -\omega^3 = -1$ and $\Rightarrow \gamma^3 = -\omega^6 = -1$. Hence the value of $b^3 + 2c^3 - 3\alpha^3 - 6\beta^3 - 8\gamma^3$ is $$= 0 + 2 + 3 + 6 + 8 = 19$$ Hence this is the correct option.

Question 7

Maths · Permutations and Combinations · Single correct

The number of ways, in which 5 girls and 7 boys can be seated at a round table so that no two girls sit together is

  1. 720
  2. 126 $(5!)^2$
  3. 7 $(360)^2$
  4. 7 $(720)^2$

Answer: (b)

Solution

Given, 7 boys and 5 girls are to be seated around a circular such that no two girls to be seated together, Now we know that $n$ objects can be arranged in a circle in $(n - 1)!$ ways. Let us first arrange 7 boys in circular arrangement in $(7 - 1)!$ ways. Now there will be 7 gaps. So let us select any 5 gaps out of 7 gaps and arrange 5 girls in the chosen gaps. This can be done in $^7C_5 \times 5!$ ways. Hence, required arrangements are $6! \times \binom{7 \times 6}{2} \times 5!$ $$= 6 \times 5! \times \frac{7 \times 6}{2} \times 5!$$ $$= 126(5!)^2.$$ Therefore, required arrangements are $126(5!)^2$

Question 8

Maths · Probability · Single correct

In a bolt factory, machines $A$, $B$ and $C$ manufacture respectively $20\%$, $30\%$ and $50\%$ of the total bolts. Of their output $3$, $4$ and $2$ percent are respectively defective bolts. A bolt is drawn at random from the product. If the bolt drawn is found the defective then the probability that it is manufactured by the machine $C$ is

  1. $\frac{5}{14}$
  2. $\frac{9}{28}$
  3. $\frac{3}{7}$
  4. $\frac{2}{7}$

Answer: (a)

Solution

Let $X \equiv$ Event that product is defective, then $$P\left( \frac{X}{A} \right) = \frac{3}{100}$$ $$P\left( \frac{X}{B} \right) = \frac{4}{100}$$ $$P\left( \frac{X}{C} \right) = \frac{2}{100}$$ Now, $$P\left( \frac{C}{X} \right) = \frac{P(C) P\left( \frac{X}{C} \right)}{P(A) P\left( \frac{X}{A} \right) + P(B) P\left( \frac{X}{B} \right) + P(C) P\left( \frac{X}{C} \right)}$$ $$\Rightarrow P\left( \frac{C}{X} \right) = \frac{\frac{20}{100} \times \frac{2}{100}}{\frac{30}{100} \times \frac{3}{100} + \frac{40}{100} \times \frac{4}{100} + \frac{50}{100} \times \frac{2}{100}}$$ $$\Rightarrow P\left( \frac{C}{X} \right) = \frac{\frac{100}{100}}{60 + 120 + 100}$$ $$\Rightarrow P\left( \frac{C}{X} \right) = \frac{5}{14}$$ Hence this is the correct option.

Question 9

Maths · Permutations and Combinations · Single correct

The number of arrangements of the letters of the word "INDEPENDENCE" in which all the vowels always occur together is

  1. 16800
  2. 33600
  3. 18000
  4. 14800

Answer: (a)

Solution

There are 5 vowels in the given word which are 4 $E$'s and 1 $I$. Since they have to always occur together we take them as a single object $E E E E I$ for the time being. This single object together with 7 remaining objects will account for 8 objects. There are 8 objects in which there are 3 $N$'s and 2 $D$'s can be arranged in $$\frac{8!}{3!2!}$$ ways. Corresponding to each of their arrangements the 5 vowels $E, E, E, E$ and $I$ which can be arranged in $$\frac{5!}{4!}$$. Hence, required number of arrangements. $$= \frac{8!}{3!2!} \times \frac{5!}{4!} = 16800$$ Hence this is the correct option.

Question 10

Maths · Applications of Derivatives · Single correct

Let \[ f(x)=\frac{\sin x+\cos x-\sqrt{2}}{\sin x-\cos x},\quad x\in[0,\pi]-\left\{\frac{\pi}{4}\right\}, \] then \[ f\left(\frac{7\pi}{12}\right)f''\left(\frac{7\pi}{12}\right) \] is equal to

  1. $\($ $\frac{2}{9}$ $\)$
  2. $\($ $\frac{-2}{3}$ $\)$
  3. $\($ $\frac{-1}{3\sqrt{3}}$ $\)$
  4. $\($ $\frac{2}{3\sqrt{3}}$ $\)$

Answer: (a)

Solution

Give that: $$f(x) = \frac{\sin x + \cos x - \sqrt{2}}{\sin x - \cos x}$$ Convert the numerator and denominator in the form of $\sin(A \pm B)$. $$\Rightarrow f(x) = \frac{\sqrt{2} \sin \left( x + \frac{\pi}{4} \right) - \sqrt{2}}{\sqrt{2} \left( \sin \left( x - \frac{\pi}{4} \right) \right)}$$ $$\Rightarrow f(x) = \frac{\sin \left( x + \frac{\pi}{4} \right) - 1}{\sin \left( x - \frac{\pi}{4} \right)}$$ $$\Rightarrow f \left( x + \frac{\pi}{4} \right) = \frac{\cos x - 1}{\sin x}$$ $$\Rightarrow f \left( x + \frac{\pi}{4} \right) = -\tan \frac{x}{2}$$ $$\Rightarrow f(x) = -\tan \left( \frac{x}{2} - \frac{\pi}{8} \right)$$ $$\Rightarrow f'(x) = -\frac{1}{2} \sec^2 \left( \frac{x}{2} - \frac{\pi}{8} \right)$$ $$\Rightarrow f''(x) = -\frac{1}{2} \left( \sec^2 \left( \frac{x}{2} - \frac{\pi}{8} \right) \right) \tan \left( \frac{x}{2} - \frac{\pi}{8} \right)$$ $$\Rightarrow f \left( \frac{7\pi}{12} \right) = -\tan \left( \frac{7\pi}{24} - \frac{\pi}{8} \right) = -\tan \left( \frac{4\pi}{24} \right)$$ $$\Rightarrow -\tan \left( \frac{\pi}{6} \right) = -\frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}$$ Also, $$\Rightarrow f'' \left( \frac{7\pi}{12} \right) = -\frac{1}{2} \left( \frac{2}{\sqrt{3}} \right)^2 \times \frac{1}{\sqrt{3}} = -\frac{2}{3\sqrt{3}}$$ $$\Rightarrow f \left( \frac{7\pi}{12} \right) f'' \left( \frac{7\pi}{12} \right) = \frac{2}{9}$$ Hence this is the correct option.

Question 11

Maths · Vector Algebra · Single correct

If the points with position vectors $\alpha \hat{i} + 10 \hat{j} + 13 \hat{k}$, $6 \hat{i} + 11 \hat{j} + 11 \hat{k}$, $\frac{9}{2} \hat{i} + \beta \hat{j} - 8 \hat{k}$ are collinear, then $(19\alpha - 6\beta)^2$ is equal to

  1. 36
  2. 25
  3. 49
  4. 16

Answer: (a)

Solution

The given position vectors can be written as - $A(\alpha, 10, 13)$ - $B(6, 11, 11)$ - $C\left(\frac{9}{2}, \beta, -8\right)$ Also given that these three points are collinear. Let us assume that the point $B$ divides $AB$, $BC$ in the ratio $k : 1$. Since, $A$, $B$, $C$ are collinear On applying section formula for $z$ coordinate we get, $$11 = \frac{-8k + 13}{k + 1}$$ $$\Rightarrow 11k + 11 = -8k + 13$$ $$\Rightarrow 19k = 2$$ $$\Rightarrow k = \frac{2}{19}$$ Therefore, Ratio $= 2 : 19$ $$\frac{\alpha \times 19 + \left(\frac{9}{2}\right) \times 2}{2 + 19} = 6$$ Now, $$\Rightarrow 19\alpha = 117$$ $$\Rightarrow \alpha = \frac{117}{19}$$ Now similarly, $$\frac{2\beta + 190}{21} = 11$$ $$\Rightarrow \beta = \frac{41}{2}$$ Therefore, $$(19\alpha - 6\beta)^2 = (117 - 123)^2 = 36$$ Hence this is the correct option.

Question 12

Maths · Binomial Theorem · Single correct

if the coefficients of three consecutive terms in the expansion of $(1 + x)^n$ are the ratio $1 : 5 : 20$ then the coefficient of the fourth term is

  1. 2436
  2. 5481
  3. 1827
  4. 3654

Answer: (d)

Solution

Given, $nC_{r-1} : nC_r : nC_{r+1} = 1 : 5 : 20$. Now using the formula $\frac{nC_r}{nC_{r-1}} = \frac{n-r+1}{r}$, we get, $$\frac{nC_r}{nC_{r-1}} = \frac{n-r+1}{r} = \frac{5}{1}$$ $$\Rightarrow n - 6r + 1 = 0 \ldots \ldots \ldots (1)$$ And $$\frac{nC_{r+1}}{nC_r} = \frac{n-r}{r+1} = \frac{20}{5}$$ $$\Rightarrow n - 5r - 4 = 0 \ldots \ldots \ldots (2)$$ Solving above equations we get, $n = 29$ and $r = 5$. So, the coefficient of forth term will be $nC_3 = \binom{29}{3} = \frac{29 \times 28 \times 27}{3 \times 2 \times 1} = 3654$.

Question 13

Maths · Sequences and Series · Single correct

Let $S_K = \frac{1+2+\ldots+K}{K}$ and $\sum_{j=1}^{n} S_j^2 = \frac{n}{A} \left(Bn^2 + Cn + D\right)$ where $A, B, C, D \in \mathbb{N}$ and $A$ has least value then

  1. $A + C + D$ is not divisible by $D$
  2. $A + B = 5(D - C)$
  3. $A + B + C + D$ is divisible by $5$
  4. $A + B$ is divisible by $D$

Answer: (d)

Solution

Given that $S_K = \frac{1+2+\ldots+K}{K}$. We know that $1 + 2 + 3 \ldots + n = \frac{n(n+1)}{2}$. Therefore, $$S_K = \frac{K(K+1)}{2K} = \frac{K+1}{2}.$$ Now, $$\sum_{j=1}^{n} (S_j)^2 = \sum_{j=1}^{n} \frac{1}{4} \left( 2^2 + 3^2 + 4^2 \ldots (n+1)^2 \right)$$ $$= \sum_{j=1}^{n} \frac{1}{4} \left( 1^2 + 2^2 + 3^2 + 4^2 \ldots (n+1)^2 - 1^2 \right)$$ $$= \frac{1}{4} \left( \frac{(n+1)(n+2)(2n+3)}{6} - 1 \right)$$ $$= \frac{1}{4} \left( \frac{(n^2+3n+2)(2n+3)-6}{6} \right)$$ $$= \frac{1}{4} \left( \frac{2n^3+6n^2+4n+3n^2+9n+6-6}{6} \right)$$ $$= \frac{1}{4} \left( \frac{2n^3+9n^2+13n}{6} \right)$$ $$= \frac{n}{24} (2n^2 + 9n + 13)$$ On comparing this with $\sum_{j=1}^{n} S_j^2 = \frac{n}{A} (Bn^2 + Cn + D)$ we get, $A = 24$, $B = 2$, $C = 9$, $D = 13$. Thus, $$\frac{A+B}{D} = \frac{26}{13} = 2.$$ That means, $A + B$ is divisible by $D$. Hence this is the correct option.

Question 14

Maths · Matrices · Single correct

Let $$\begin{bmatrix} 2 & 1 & 0 \\ 1 & 2 & -1 \\ 0 & -1 & 2 \end{bmatrix}$$. If $|adj(adj(adj^2 A))| = (16)^n$, then $n$ is equal to

  1. 8
  2. 10
  3. 9
  4. 12

Answer: (b)

Solution

Given that $A = \begin{bmatrix} 2 & 1 & 0 \\ 1 & 2 & -1 \\ 0 & -1 & 2 \end{bmatrix}$ and $|adj(adj^2 A)| = 16^n$. We know that $|adj A| = |A|^{n-1}$ and $|adj(adj A)| = |A|^{(n-1)^2}$. Similarly, $|adj(adj adj A)| = |A|^{(n-1)^3}$ where $n$ is the order of the square matrix. Let us find $|A|$. $$|A| = 2(2 \times 2 - (-1)(-1)) - 1(1 \times 2 - 0(-1)) + 0(1 \times (-1) - 0 \times 2)$$ $$= 2(3) - (2) + 0 = 4$$ $$\Rightarrow |2A|^{(n-1)^3} = |2A|^{(3-1)^3}$$ $$= |2A|^8 = (2^8)^3 |A|^8$$ $$\Rightarrow 2^{24} \times 4^8 = 16^n$$ $$\Rightarrow 16^6 \times 16^4 = 16^n$$ $$\Rightarrow 16^{10} = 16^n$$ $$\Rightarrow n = 10$$ Therefore, the value of $n$ is 10.

Question 15

Maths · Mathematical Reasoning · Single correct

Negation of $(p \rightarrow q) \rightarrow (q \rightarrow p)$ is

  1. $(p \sim) \lor p$
  2. $q \land (\sim p)$
  3. $(\sim q) \land p$
  4. $p \lor (\sim q)$

Answer: (b)

Solution

We know that, \[ A \to B \equiv \neg A \vee B \] Now using the above formula we will solve, \[ (p \to q)\to (q \to p) \] \[ = (\neg p \vee q)\vee(\neg q \vee p) \] \[ = (p \wedge \neg q)\vee(\neg q \vee p) \] \[ = q \vee p \] Now finding the negation of \[ (p \vee \neg q) \] we get, \[ \neg(p \vee \neg q) \] \[ = \neg p \wedge q \]

Question 16

Maths · Three Dimensional Geometry · Single correct

The shortest distance between the lines $\frac{x-4}{4} = \frac{y+2}{5} = \frac{z+3}{3}$ and $\frac{x-1}{3} = \frac{y-3}{4} = \frac{z-4}{2}$ is

  1. 6$\sqrt{3}$
  2. 2$\sqrt{6}$
  3. 6$\sqrt{2}$
  4. 3$\sqrt{6}$

Answer: (d)

Solution

Given: $$\frac{x-4}{4} = \frac{y+2}{5} = \frac{z+3}{3}$$ $$\frac{x-1}{3} = \frac{y-3}{4} = \frac{z-4}{2}$$ So, $$\vec{a}_1 = 4\hat{i} - 2\hat{j} - 3\hat{k}$$ $$\vec{a}_2 = \hat{i} + 3\hat{j} + 4\hat{k}$$ So, $$\vec{a}_2 - \vec{a}_1 = -3\hat{i} + 5\hat{j} + 7\hat{k}$$ And, $$\vec{b}_1 \times \vec{b}_2 = \begin{vmatrix} \hat{i} & \hat{j} & \hat{k} \\ 4 & 5 & 3 \\ 3 & 4 & 2 \end{vmatrix} = -2\hat{i} + \hat{j} + \hat{k}$$ $$\Rightarrow \left|\vec{b}_1 \times \vec{b}_2\right| = \sqrt{(-2)^2 + (1)^2 + (1)^2} = \sqrt{6}$$ Shortest distance between the lines $$= \left|\frac{\left(\vec{a}_2 - \vec{a}_1\right) \cdot \left(\vec{b}_1 \times \vec{b}_2\right)}{\left|\vec{b}_1 \times \vec{b}_2\right|}\right|$$ $$= \left|\frac{\left(-3\hat{i} + 5\hat{j} + 7\hat{k}\right) \cdot \left(-2\hat{i} + \hat{j} + \hat{k}\right)}{\sqrt{6}}\right|$$ $$= \left|\frac{6 + 5 + 7}{\sqrt{6}}\right| = \frac{6 \times 3}{\sqrt{6}} \text{ units}$$ $$= 3\sqrt{6} \text{ units}$$ Hence this is the correct option.

Question 17

Maths · Applications of Integrals · Single correct

The area of the region $\{(x, y): \ x^2 \leq y \leq 8 - x^2, y \leq 7\}$ is

  1. 27
  2. 18
  3. 20
  4. 21

Answer: (c)

Solution

The given curves are $x^2 \leq y$, $y \leq 8 - x^2$ and $y \leq 7$. The point of intersection of the curves $x^2 \leq y$ and $y \leq 8 - x^2$ is obtained by, $$x^2 = 8 - x^2$$ $$\Rightarrow x = \pm 2 and y = 4.$$ Hence the points are $(2, 4), (-2, 4)$. The points of intersection of the curves $y \leq 8 - x^2$ and $y \leq 7$ is obtained by, $$8 - x^2 = 7$$ $$\Rightarrow x = \pm 1 and y = 7.$$ Hence the points are $(1, 7), (-1, 7)$. The required graph is The required area is symmetrical about $y$-axis. Hence required area is $$A = 2 \left[ \int_0^4 \sqrt{y} \, dy + \int_4^7 \sqrt{8 - y} \, dy \right]$$ $$A = 2 \left[ \left[ \frac{y^{3/2}}{3/2} \right]_0^4 + \left[ \frac{(8-y)^{3/2}}{-3/2} \right]_4^7 \right]$$ $$= \frac{4}{3} \left[ (4)^{3/2} - (0)^{3/2} - \left\{ (8 - 7)^{3/2} - (8 - 4)^{3/2} \right\} \right]$$ $$= \frac{4}{3} (8 - 0 - 1 + 8)$$ $$= 20 sq units.$$ Hence, the required area is 20 sq units.

Question 18

Maths · Sets · Single correct

Let the number of elements in sets $A$ and $B$ be five and two respectively. Then the number of subsets of $A \times B$ each having at least 3 and at most 6 elements is

  1. 752
  2. 782
  3. 792
  4. 772

Answer: (c)

Solution

Given, the number of elements in sets $A$ and $B$ be five and two respectively. So, $n(A) = 5$ and $n(B) = 2$. Now Cartesian product will be, $n(A \times B) = 10$. Number of subsets having three elements $= \binom{10}{3}$. Number of subsets having four elements $= \binom{10}{4}$. Number of subsets having five elements $= \binom{10}{5}$. Number of subsets having six elements $= \binom{10}{6}$. So, number of subsets having at least 3 and at most 6 elements will be $= \binom{10}{3} + \binom{10}{4} + \binom{10}{5} + \binom{10}{6}$. $$= 120 + 210 + 252 + 210$$ $$= 792$$

Question 19

Maths · Limits and Derivatives · Single correct

\[ \lim_{x\to 0} \left( \frac{1-\cos^{2}(3x)} {\cos^{4}(4x)} \right) \left( \frac{\sin^{3}(4x)} {\left(\log_{e}(2x^{2}+1)\right)^{\frac{3}{2}}} \right) \] is equal to

  1. 15
  2. 9
  3. 18
  4. 24

Answer: (c)

Solution

Given, $$ \lim_{x \to 0} \left( \frac{\left(1 - \cos^2(3x)\right)}{\cos^3(4x)} \right) \left( \frac{\sin^3(4x)}{(\log_e(2x+1))^5} \right) $$ Now we know that, $$ \lim_{x \to 0} \frac{\sin x}{x} = 1, \lim_{x \to 0} \frac{1 - \cos x}{x^2} = \frac{1}{2} \& \lim_{x \to 0} \frac{\log(1+x)}{x} = 1 $$ Now using the above formula we get, $$ \lim_{x \to 0} \left( \frac{1 - \cos^2 3x}{\cos^3 4x} \right) \left( \frac{\sin^3 4x}{(\log_e(2x+1))^5} \right) $$ $$ = \lim_{x \to 0} \frac{(1 - \cos 3x) \left(1 + \cos 3x\right) 9x^2 \left(\sin 4x\right)^3 \left(2x\right)^5}{(\cos^3 4x) 9x^2 \left(64x^3\right) \left(\log_e(2x+1)\right)^5 \left(2x\right)^5} $$ $$ = \lim_{x \to 0} \frac{\left(\frac{1 - \cos 3x}{9x^2}\right) \left(1 + \cos 3x\right) \left(\frac{\sin 4x}{4x}\right)^3 \left(\frac{\log_e(2x+1)}{2x}\right)^5 \times \frac{9 \times 64}{32}}{(\cos^3 4x)} $$ $$ = \left(\frac{1}{2}\right) \times (2) \left(1\right)^3 \left(1\right)^5 \times \frac{9 \times 64}{32} $$ $$ = \frac{9 \times 2}{1} = 18 $$

Question 20

Maths · Complex Numbers and Quadratic Equations · Single correct

If for $z = \alpha + i \beta$, $|z + 2| = z + 4(1 + i)$, then $\alpha + \beta$ and $\alpha \beta$ are the roots of the equation

  1. $x^2 + 3x - 4 = 0$
  2. $x^2 + 7x + 12 = 0$
  3. $x^2 + x - 12 = 0$
  4. $x^2 + 2x - 3 = 0$

Answer: (a)

Solution

Given, $z = \alpha + i \beta$ and $|z + 2| = z + 4(1 + i)$ Now putting the value of $z = \alpha + i \beta$ in $|z + 2| = z + 4(1 + i)$ we get, $$|z + 2| = z + 4(1 + i)$$ $$\Rightarrow \sqrt{(\alpha + 2)^2 + \beta^2} = (\alpha + 4) + i(\beta + 4)$$ Now on comparing real and imaginary part, we get $$\sqrt{(\alpha + 2)^2 + \beta^2} = \alpha + 4 \ldots (i)$$ and $$\beta + 4 = 0 \Rightarrow \beta = -4 \ldots (ii)$$ Now solving, $$\sqrt{(\alpha + 2)^2 + 16} = \alpha + 4$$ $$\Rightarrow \alpha^2 + 4\alpha + 20 = \alpha^2 + 8\alpha + 16$$ $$\Rightarrow \alpha = 1$$ So, $\alpha + \beta = -3$, $\alpha \beta = -4$ We know that quadratic equation is given by, $$x^2 - (sum of roots)x + (product of roots) = 0$$ So, equation with roots $\alpha$ and $\beta$ will be, $$x^2 + 3x + 4 = 0$$

Question 21

Maths · Applications of Integrals · Numerical

Let [t] denote the greatest integer $\leq t$. Then $\frac{2}{\pi} \int_{\frac{\pi}{6}}^{\frac{5\pi}{6}} \left( 8[\csc x] - 5[\cot x] \right) dx$ is equal to

Answer: 14

Solution

Let, $$I = \int_{\frac{\pi}{6}}^{\frac{5\pi}{6}} \left( 8[\csc x] - 5[\cot x] \right) dx$$ $$\Rightarrow I = 8 \int_{\frac{\pi}{6}}^{\frac{5\pi}{6}} [\csc x] dx - 5 \int_{\frac{\pi}{6}}^{\frac{5\pi}{6}} [\cot x] dx$$ $$\Rightarrow I = 8I_1 - 5I_2, where I_1 = 8 \int_{\frac{\pi}{6}}^{\frac{5\pi}{6}} [\csc x] dx and I_2 = 5 \int_{\frac{\pi}{6}}^{\frac{5\pi}{6}} [\cot x] dx$$ Now solving, $$I_1 = \int_{\frac{\pi}{6}}^{\frac{5\pi}{6}} [\csc x] dx$$ $$\Rightarrow I_1 = \int_{\frac{\pi}{6}}^{\frac{5\pi}{6}} 1 dx = \frac{2\pi}{3}$$ As when $x \in \left( \frac{\pi}{6}, \frac{5\pi}{6} \right)$, $\csc x \in \left[ 1, 2 \right)$, So, $[\csc x] = 1$ Now solving, $$I_2 = \int_{\frac{\pi}{6}}^{\frac{5\pi}{6}} [\cot x] dx$$ $$\Rightarrow I_2 = \int_{\frac{\pi}{6}}^{\frac{\pi}{4}} 1 dx + \int_{\frac{\pi}{4}}^{\frac{3\pi}{4}} 0 dx + \int_{\frac{3\pi}{4}}^{\frac{5\pi}{6}} (-1) dx + \int_{\frac{5\pi}{6}}^{\frac{3\pi}{4}} (-2) dx$$ $$\Rightarrow I_2 = \left( \frac{\pi}{4} - \frac{\pi}{6} \right) - \left( \frac{3\pi}{4} - \frac{\pi}{2} \right) - 2 \left( \frac{5\pi}{6} - \frac{3\pi}{4} \right)$$ $$\Rightarrow I_2 = -\frac{\pi}{3}$$ Required value will be, $$\frac{2}{\pi} I = \frac{2}{\pi} \left[ 8 \times \frac{2\pi}{3} + 5 \times \frac{\pi}{3} \right] = 14$$

Question 22

Maths · Binomial Theorem · Numerical

Let [t] denote the greatest integer $\leq t$. if the constant term in the expansion of $\left(3x^2 - \frac{1}{2x^5}\right)^7$ is $\alpha$ then $[\alpha]$ is equal to _____

Answer: 1275

Solution

The given expansion is $\left(3x^2 - \frac{1}{2x^5}\right)^7$. The general term in the binomial expansion of $(x + a)^n$ is given by $T_{r+1} = {}^{n}C_{r} x^{n-r} a^r$. Therefore, $$T_{r+1} = {}^{7}C_{r} (3x^2)^{7-r} \left(-\frac{1}{2x^5}\right)^r$$ $$= {}^{7}C_{r} (-1)^r \left(\frac{3^{7-r}}{2^r}\right) x^{14-2r-5r}$$ Now for term independent of $x$ implies $14 - 2r - 5r = 0$. Therefore, $r = 2$. Coefficient of $x^0$ is ${}^{7}C_{2} (-1)^2 \times \left(\frac{3^{7-2}}{2^2}\right)$. $$= \frac{7 \times 6}{2} \times \frac{3^5}{2^2}.$$ Therefore, $\alpha = \frac{5103}{4}$. Hence $[\alpha] = 1275$. Hence this is the required answer.

Question 23

Maths · Vector Algebra · Numerical

Let $\vec{a} = 6\hat{i} + 9\hat{j} + 12\hat{k}$, $\vec{b} = \alpha \hat{i} + 11\hat{j} - 2\hat{k}$ and $\vec{c}$ be vectors such that $\vec{a} \times \vec{c} = \vec{a} \times \vec{b}$ If $\vec{a} \cdot \vec{c} = -12$, and $\vec{c} \cdot (\hat{i} - 2\hat{j} + \hat{k}) = 5$ then $\vec{c} \cdot (\hat{i} + \hat{j} + \hat{k})$ is equal to

Answer: 11

Solution

Given, $\vec{a} = 6\hat{i} + 9\hat{j} + 12\hat{k}$, $\vec{b} = \alpha \hat{i} + 11 \hat{j} - 2 \hat{k}$ and $\vec{c}$ be vectors such that $\vec{a} \times \vec{c} = \vec{a} \times \vec{b}$, $\vec{a} \times \vec{c} - \vec{a} \times \vec{b} = 0$. Therefore, $\vec{a} \times \left( \vec{c} - \vec{b} \right) = 0$. So, $\vec{a}$ and $\left( \vec{c} - \vec{b} \right)$ are parallel vectors. Hence, $\lambda \vec{a} = \vec{c} - \vec{b}$. Therefore, $\vec{c} = \vec{b} + \lambda \vec{a}$. Thus, $\vec{a} \cdot \vec{c} = \vec{a} \cdot \vec{b} + \lambda \left| \vec{a} \right|^2$. This implies $-12 = (6\alpha + 75) + \lambda (261)$. Therefore, $2\alpha + 87\lambda = -29 \ldots (i)$. Now again using $\vec{c} = \vec{b} + \lambda \vec{a}$ we get, $$\vec{c} = \hat{i}(\alpha + 6\lambda) + \hat{j}(11 + 9\lambda) + \hat{k}(-2 + 12\lambda)$$ Also given $\vec{c} \cdot (\hat{i} - 2\hat{j} + \hat{k}) = 5$. This implies $(\alpha + 6\lambda) - 2(11 + 9\lambda) + (-2 + 12\lambda) = 5$. Therefore, $\alpha = 29$. So, $2\alpha + 87\lambda = -29$. Thus, $\lambda = -1$. Hence, $\vec{c} = 23\hat{i} + 2\hat{j} - 14\hat{k}$. So, the value of $\vec{c} \cdot (\hat{i} + \hat{j} + \hat{k}) = 23 + 2 - 14 = 11$

Question 24

Maths · Binomial Theorem · Numerical

The largest natural number $n$ such that $3n$ divides $66!$ is

Answer: 31

Solution

We know that, maximum value of $n$ for $p^n$ where $p$ is prime divides the number $a!$ is given by, $$\left\lfloor \frac{a}{p} \right\rfloor + \left\lfloor \frac{a}{p^2} \right\rfloor + \left\lfloor \frac{a}{p^3} \right\rfloor + \left\lfloor \frac{a}{p^4} \right\rfloor + \ldots$$ Since, 3 is a prime number, so we have $$= \left\lfloor \frac{66}{3} \right\rfloor + \left\lfloor \frac{66}{3^2} \right\rfloor + \left\lfloor \frac{66}{3^3} \right\rfloor + \left\lfloor \frac{66}{3^4} \right\rfloor + \ldots$$ $$= 22 + 7 + 2 + 0$$ $$= 31$$ So, maximum value of $n$ is 31.

Question 25

Maths · Binomial Theorem · Numerical

If $a_{\alpha}$ is the greatest term in the sequence $a_n = \frac{n^3}{n^4 + 147}$, $n = 1, 2, 3, \ldots$, then $\alpha$ is equal to

Answer: 5

Solution

Let, $$y = \frac{x^3}{x^4 + 147} = f(x)$$ We know that, for increasing function $\frac{dy}{dx} > 0$ So, differentiating the given function $f(x) = \frac{x^3}{x^4 + 147}$ we get, $$\frac{dy}{dx} = \frac{-x^2 \left(x^4 - 441\right)}{\left(x^4 + 147\right)^2}$$ $$\Rightarrow \frac{-x^2 \left(x^4 - 441\right)}{\left(x^4 + 147\right)^2} > 0$$ $$\Rightarrow \frac{x^2 \left(x^4 - 441\right)}{\left(x^4 + 147\right)^2} f(4)$$ $$\Rightarrow \alpha = 5$$

Question 26

Maths · Relations and Functions · Numerical

Let $A = \{0, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10\}$ and $R$ be the relation defined on $A$ such that $R = \{(x, y) \in A \times A : x - y$ is odd positive integer or $x - y = 2\}$. The minimum number of elements that must be added to the relation $R$, so that it is a symmetric relation, is equal to

Answer: 19

Solution

Given, Set $A = \{10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 4, 3, 0\}$ Now relation $x - y$ is odd or $x - y = 2$ can be given by, $$R = \{(10, 9), (10, 8), (10, 7), (10, 3), (9, 7), (9, 6), (9, 4), (9, 0), (8, 7), (8, 6), (8, 3), (7, 6), (7, 4), (7, 0), (6, 4), (6, 3), (4, 3), (3, 0)\}$$ So, total there are 19 elements and all the elements of $R$, $(a, b)$ are of type $a > b$. Hence, we need to add total of 19 more elements to $R$ to make it symmetric.

Question 27

Maths · Conic Sections · Numerical

Consider a circle $C_1 : x^2 + y^2 - 4x - 2y = \alpha - 5$. Let its mirror image in the line $y = 2x + 1$ be another circle $C_2 : 5x^2 + 5y^2 - 10fx - 10gy + 36 = 0$. Let $r$ be the radius of $C_2$. Then $\alpha + r$ is equal to Consider a circle $C_1 : x^2 + y^2 - 4x - 2y = \alpha - 5$. Let its mirror image in the line $y = 2x + 1$ be another circle $C_2 : 5x^2 + 5y^2 - 10fx - 10gy + 36 = 0$. Let $r$ be the radius of $C_2$. Then $\alpha + r$ is equal to

Answer: 2

Solution

Given, $C_1 : x^2 + y^2 - 4x - 2y + (5 - \alpha) = 0$ So, its centre will be, $O_1 = (2, 1)$ and radius $= \sqrt{\alpha}$ And $C_2 : 5x^2 + 5y^2 - 10fx - 10gy + 36 = 0$ $$\Rightarrow C_2 : x^2 + y^2 - 2fx - 2gy + \frac{36}{5} = 0$$ So, Centre $O_2 = (f, g)$ and radius $r = \sqrt{f^2 + g^2 - \frac{36}{5}}$ Also given $O_2$ is reflection of $O_1$ in $2x - y + 1 = 0$, so image formula we get, $$\Rightarrow \frac{f - 2}{2} = \frac{g - 1}{-1} = -2 \cdot \left(\frac{2 \times 2 - 1 + 1}{2^2 + 1^2}\right)$$ $$\Rightarrow f = \frac{-6}{5} and g = \frac{13}{5}$$ So, radius $r = \sqrt{\left(\frac{-6}{5}\right)^2 + \left(\frac{13}{5}\right)^2 - \frac{36}{5}} = \sqrt{\frac{25}{25}} = 1$ $$\Rightarrow$ $r = 1$ and $\alpha = 1$ as they both are same radius circle, Hence, $r + \alpha = 2.$

Question 28

Maths · Differential Equations · Single correct

If the solution curve of the differential equation $(y - 2 \log_e x) dx + (x \log_e x^2) dy = 0$, $x > 1$ passes through the points $\left(e, \frac{4}{3}\right)$ and $\left(e^4, \alpha\right)$, then $\alpha$ is equal to

Solution

Given, $\left( y - 2 \log_e x \right) dx + \left( x \log_e x^2 \right) dy = 0, \; x > 1$ $\[$$\Rightarrow$ 2x $\ln$ x $\frac{dy}{dx}$ + y = 2 $\ln$ x $\;$ $\{$where $\log$_e x = $\ln$ x$\}$$\]$ $\[$$\Rightarrow$ $\frac{dy}{dx}$ + $\frac{y}{2x \ln x}$ = $\frac{1}{x}$$\]$ Which is linear differential equation, So, $I.F = e^{\int \frac{1}{2x \ln x}} = \sqrt{\ln x}$ Now, solution of the equation is given by, $\[$y $\cdot$ $\sqrt{\ln x}$ = $\int$ $\frac{\sqrt{\ln x}}{x}$ $\,$ dx$\]$ $\[$$\Rightarrow$ y $\cdot$ $\sqrt{\ln x}$ = $\frac{2}{3}$ ($\ln$ x)^{$\frac{3}{2}$} + C $\cdots$ (i)$\]$ Given, eq. (i) passes through point $\left( e, \frac{4}{3} \right)$ So, $C = \frac{2}{3}$ Hence, solution of differential equation will be, $\[$y $\sqrt{\ln x}$ = $\frac{2}{3}$ ($\ln$ x)^{$\frac{3}{2}$} + $\frac{2}{3}$$\]$ Also given, above equation passes through point $\left( e^4, \alpha \right)$ $\[$$\alpha$ $\sqrt{\ln e^4}$ = $\frac{2}{3}$ ($\ln$ e^4)^{$\frac{3}{2}$} + $\frac{2}{3}$$\]$ $\[$$\Rightarrow$ 2 $\alpha$ = $\frac{2}{3}$ (4)^{$\frac{3}{2}$} + $\frac{2}{3}$$\]$ $\[$$\Rightarrow$ $\alpha$ = $\frac{1}{3}$ $\times$ 8 + $\frac{1}{3}$$\]$ $\[$$\Rightarrow$ $\alpha$ = 3$\]$

Question 29

Maths · Three Dimensional Geometry · Numerical

Let $\lambda_1, \lambda_2$ be the values of $\lambda$ for which the points $\left( \frac{5}{2}, 1, \lambda \right)$ and $(-2, 0, 1)$ are at equal distance from the plane $2x + 3y - 6z + 7$. If $\lambda_1 > \lambda_2$ then the distance of the point $(\lambda_1 - \lambda_2, \lambda_2, \lambda_1)$ from the line $\frac{x-5}{1} = \frac{y-1}{2} = \frac{z+7}{2}$ is

Answer: 9

Solution

Given, $\lambda_1$, $\lambda_2$ be the values of $\lambda$ for which the points $\left( \frac{5}{2}, 1, \lambda \right)$ and $(-2, 0, 1)$ are at equal distance from the plane $2x + 3y - 6z + 7$, So, by using distance formula of a point from a plane we get, $$\left| \frac{-4 \cdot 0 - 6 \cdot 7 + \lambda}{\sqrt{2^2 + 3^2 + 6^2}} \right| = \left| \frac{5 + 3 - 6 \cdot \lambda + 7}{\sqrt{2^2 + 3^2 + 6^2}} \right|$$ $$\Rightarrow \left| \frac{4 + 0 - 6 \cdot 7}{7} \right| = \left| \frac{5 + 3 - 6 \cdot \lambda + 7}{7} \right|$$ $$\Rightarrow \frac{3}{7} = \frac{15 - 6 \lambda}{7}$$ $$\Rightarrow \lambda = 2 or 3$$ $$\Rightarrow \lambda_1 = 3, \lambda_2 = 2 as \lambda_1 > \lambda_2$$ So, $(\lambda_1 - \lambda_2, \lambda_2, \lambda_1) = (1, 2, 3)$ Now finding the distance of point $(1, 2, 3)$ from the line $\frac{x - 5}{1} = \frac{y - 1}{2} = \frac{z + 7}{2} = \lambda$ we get, Now from diagram we can see that, $\overrightarrow{PM}$ is perpendicular to given line, So, by perpendicular condition we get, $$\overrightarrow{PM} \cdot (\hat{i} + 2 \hat{j} + 2 \hat{k}) = 0$$ $$\Rightarrow (\lambda + 4) + 2(2\lambda - 1) + 2(2\lambda - 10) = 0$$ $$\Rightarrow 9 \lambda = 18 or \lambda = 2$$ Hence, the point $M$ will be $M(7, 5, -3)$ So, the distance $\left| \overrightarrow{PM} \right| = \sqrt{6^2 + 3^2 + 6^2} = 9$

Question 30

Maths · Statistics · Numerical

Let the mean and variance of 8 numbers $x$, $y$, 10, 12, 6, 12, 4, 8 be 9 and 9.25 respectively. If $x > y$, then $3x - 2y$ is equal to

Answer: 25

Solution

Given, the data $x, y, 10, 12, 4, 6, 8, 12$. So, Mean $$= \frac{x+y+10+12+4+6+8+12}{8}$$ $$\Rightarrow 9 = \frac{x+y+52}{8}$$ $$\Rightarrow x+y+52 = 72$$ $$\Rightarrow x+y = 20$$ And, Variance $$= \left( \frac{\sum x_i^2}{n} \right) - \left( \frac{\sum x_i}{n} \right)^2$$ $$\Rightarrow 9.25 = \left( \frac{x^2+y^2+100+144+16+36+64+144}{8} \right) - (9)^2$$ $$\Rightarrow x^2 + y^2 = 218$$ $$\Rightarrow (x+y)^2 - 2xy = 218$$ $$\Rightarrow 20^2 - 2xy = 218$$ $$\Rightarrow 2xy = 182$$ $$\Rightarrow xy = 91$$ Now solving $x+y = 20$ and $xy = 91$ we get, $$x = 13, \; y = 7 \; or \; y = 3x - 2y = 25$$

Physics

Question 31

Physics · Moving Charges and Magnetism · Single correct

A charge particle moving in magnetic field B, has the components of velocity along B as well as perpendicular to B. The path of the charge particle will be

  1. helical path with the axis perpendicular to the direction of magnetic field B
  2. helical path with the axis along magnetic field B
  3. circular path
  4. straight along the direction of magnetic field B

Answer: (b)

Solution

The formula to calculate the radius of the path followed by the charged particle under an external magnetic field can be written as $$r = \frac{mv}{Bq} \ldots (1)$$ The perpendicular component of velocity results in circular motion, while the parallel component results in linear motion. Hence, the path of the charged particle is helical in nature, the axis of which lies along the direction of the magnetic field.

Question 32

Physics · Motion in a Plane · Single correct

Two projectiles $A$ and $B$ are thrown with initial velocities of $40 \, \mathrm{m \, s^{-1}}$ and $60 \, \mathrm{m \, s^{-1}}$ at angles $30^\circ$ and $60^\circ$ with the horizontal respectively. The ratio of their ranges respectively is $(g = 10 \, \mathrm{m \, s^{-2}})$

  1. 4 : 9
  2. 2 : $\sqrt{3}$
  3. $\sqrt{3}$ : 2
  4. 1 : 1

Answer: (a)

Solution

The range $\($(R_1)$\)$ of the first projectile is given by $$R_1 = \frac{u_1^2 \sin 2\theta_1}{g} \cdots (1)$$ The range $\($(R_2)$\)$ of the second projectile is given by $$R_2 = \frac{u_2^2 \sin 2\theta_2}{g} \cdots (2)$$ Divide equation $\($(1)$\)$ by equation $\($(2)$\)$ and simplify to obtain the ratio of the ranges. $$\frac{R_1}{R_2} = \frac{\frac{u_1^2 \sin 2\theta_1}{g}}{\frac{u_2^2 \sin 2\theta_2}{g}}$$ $$= \frac{u_1^2 \sin 2\theta_1}{u_2^2 \sin 2\theta_2} \cdots (3)$$ Substitute the values of the known parameters into equation $\($(3)$\)$ to calculate the required ratio. $$\frac{R_1}{R_2} = \frac{40^2 \times \sin 60^\circ}{60^2 \times \sin 120^\circ}$$ $$= \frac{4}{9}$$

Question 33

Physics · Magnetism and Matter · Single correct

Certain galvanometers have a fixed core made of non magnetic metallic material. The function of this metallic material is

  1. to oscillate the coil in magnetic field for longer period of time
  2. to bring the coil to rest quickly
  3. to produce large deflecting torque on the coil
  4. to make the magnetic field radial

Answer: (b)

Solution

Certain galvanometers have a fixed core made of nonmagnetic metallic material. When the coil oscillates, the eddy currents generated in the core oppose the motion and bring the coil to rest quickly. Eddy currents are loops of electrical current induced within conductors by a changing magnetic field in the conductor according to Faraday’s law of induction. Eddy currents flow in closed loops within conductors, in planes perpendicular to the magnetic field.

Question 34

Physics · Communication Systems · Single correct

A TV transmitting antenna is 98 m high and the receiving antenna is at the ground level. If the radius of the earth is 6400 $\mathrm{km}$, the surface area covered by the transmitting antenna is approximately:

  1. 1240 $\mathrm{km}^2$
  2. 3942 $\mathrm{km}^2$
  3. 4868 $\mathrm{km}^2$
  4. 1549 $\mathrm{km}^2$

Answer: (b)

Solution

The given data is $H = 98 \, \mathrm{m}$ $R = 6400 \, \mathrm{km}$ The line of sight formula for an antenna is $$d = \sqrt{2RH}$$ Therefore, the area is given by $$Area = \pi d^2 = \pi \times 2 \times R \times h = 2 \times 6400 \times 98 \times 10^{-3} \times \pi = 3940 \, \mathrm{km}^2$$

Question 35

Physics · Ray Optics and Optical Instruments · Single correct

In a reflecting telescope, a secondary mirror is used to:

  1. reduce the problem of mechanical support
  2. make chromatic aberration zero
  3. move the eyepiece outside the telescopic tube
  4. remove spherical aberration

Answer: (c)

Solution

Mirrors are used in reflecting telescopes, which allow astronomers to see distant objects in space more clearly. A mirror forms an image by gathering light from spatial objects. A second mirror receives the picture that was reflected by the first mirror, which may be rather wide. The light is reflected by this tiny mirror onto an eyepiece lens, which magnifies or enlarges the image of the object. Hence, the secondary mirror is used to move the eyepiece outside the telescopic tube.

Question 36

Physics · Thermodynamics · Single correct

Given below are two statements: Statement I: If heat is added to a system, its temperature must increase. Statement II: If positive work is done by a system in a thermodynamic process, its volume must increase. In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below

  1. Statement I is true but Statement II is false
  2. Both Statement I and Statement II are false
  3. Both Statement I and Statement II are true
  4. Statement I is false but Statement II is true

Answer: (d)

Solution

If heat energy is added to a thermodynamic system, one part increases the internal energy and the other part performs some work. If heat is added to a system, the system can do work without changing its internal energy. Hence, statement I is false. The formula to calculate the work done is given by $$W = \int PdV$$ From the above equation, it can be concluded that if $W > 0$, i.e., work is done by the system, its volume must increase. Hence, statement II is true.

Question 37

Physics · Gravitation · Single correct

The weight of a body on the earth is 400 $\mathrm{N}$. Then weight of the body when taken to a depth half of the radius of the earth will be:

  1. 200 $\mathrm{N}$
  2. Zero
  3. 100 $\mathrm{N}$
  4. 300 $\mathrm{N}$

Answer: (a)

Solution

The acceleration due to gravity changes with depth from the surface, which is given by $$g' = g \left( 1 - \frac{d}{R} \right) \cdots (i)$$ The given data is $W = 400 \, \mathrm{N}$ $d = \frac{R}{2}$ Multiplying equation (i) with the mass we get the weight. $$mg' = mg \left( 1 - \frac{R}{2R} \right) = mg \left( \frac{1}{2} \right)$$ $$\Rightarrow W' = \frac{400 \, \mathrm{N}}{2} = 200 \, \mathrm{N}$$

Question 38

Physics · Mechanical Properties of Solids · Single correct

An aluminium rod with Young's modulus $Y = 7.0 \times 10^{10} \, \mathrm{N \, m^{-2}}$ undergoes elastic strain of $0.04\%$. The energy per unit volume stored in the rod in SI unit

  1. 2800
  2. 11200
  3. 5600
  4. 8400

Answer: (c)

Solution

The data given is $Y = 7 \times 10^{10} \, \mathrm{N \, m^{-2}}$ and $\frac{\Delta l}{l} = \frac{0.04}{100}$. Young's modulus is given by the ratio of stress and strain, $$Y = \frac{F}{A} \frac{\Delta l}{l} = \frac{F l}{A \Delta l}$$ The energy stored is given as $$E = \left( \frac{Y A}{2 l} \right) \Delta l^2$$ $$\Rightarrow E = \left( \frac{Y A}{2} \right) \left( \frac{\Delta l}{l} \right)^2 \times l \cdots (i)$$ The energy per unit volume can be written from equation (i) $$\frac{E}{V} = \frac{Y}{2} \times \left( \frac{\Delta l}{l} \right)^2 \cdots (ii)$$ Substituting the values in equation (ii) $$\frac{E}{V} = \frac{1}{2} \times 7 \times 10^{10} \times \frac{0.04 \times 0.04}{10^4} = 56 \times 10^2$$

Question 39

Physics · Laws of Motion · Single correct

At any instant the velocity of a particle of mass 500 $\,$ $\mathrm{g}$ is $\left( 2t \, \hat{i} + 3t^2 \, \hat{j} \right) \, \mathrm{m \, s^{-1}}$. If the force acting on the particle at $t = 1 \, \mathrm{s}$ is $\left( \hat{i} + x \, \hat{j} \right) \, \mathrm{N}$. Then the value of $x$ will be:

  1. 3
  2. 4
  3. 2
  4. 6

Answer: (a)

Solution

The equation for velocity is $$\vec{v} = \left( 2t \, \hat{i} + 3t^2 \, \hat{j} \right)$$ Thus, the acceleration is $$\vec{a} = \frac{d\vec{v}}{dt} = \frac{d(2t \, \hat{i} + 3t^2 \, \hat{j})}{dt} = \left( 2 \, \hat{i} + 6t \, \hat{j} \right)$$ At $t = 1 \, \mathrm{s}$, $$\vec{a} = 2 \, \hat{i} + 6 \, \hat{j}$$ The force is written as $$\vec{F} = m \vec{a} = \frac{2 \, \hat{i} + 6 \, \hat{j}}{2} = \hat{i} + 3 \, \hat{j}$$ Comparing it with the given value of force, $x = 3$.

Question 40

Physics · Semiconductor Electronics: Materials, Devices and Simple Circuits · Single correct

For the logic circuit shown, the output waveform at $Y$ is

Answer: (a)

Solution

All the gates used in the diagram represent NAND gates. Thus, the output $Y$ can be calculated as follows $$Y = \overline{\overline{A} \cdot \overline{B}}$$ $$= \overline{\overline{A}} + \overline{\overline{B}}$$ $$= A + B$$ The above equation suggests that the output of the given combination yields the same result as an OR gate. The truth table can be written as follows

Question 41

Physics · Nuclei · Single correct

For a nucleus $^{A}_{Z}X$ having mass number $A$ and atomic number $Z$ A. The surface energy per nucleon $\left(b_s\right) = -a_1 A^{\frac{2}{3}}$. B. The Coulomb contribution to the binding energy $b_c = -a_2 \frac{Z(Z-1)}{4A^{\frac{1}{3}}}$. C. The volume energy $b_v = a_3 A$ D. Decrease in the binding energy is proportional to surface area. E. While estimating the surface energy, it is assumed that each nucleon interacts with 12 nucleons. $(a_1, a_2 and a_3 are constants)$ Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

  1. B, C, E only
  2. C, D only
  3. A, B, C, D only
  4. B, C only

Answer: (b)

Solution

The formula to calculate the radius of a nucleus is given by $$R = R_0 A^{\frac{1}{3}} \ldots (1)$$ Hence, the volume energy can be written as $$b_v = C_1 R^3$$ $$= a_3 \left( A^{\frac{1}{3}} \right)^3$$ $$= a_3 A$$ The nuclear binding energy is the minimum energy that is required to disassemble the nucleus of an atom into its constituent protons and neutrons. Also, the energy of the nucleus is negative with regard to the energy of the particles pulled apart to infinite distance, because energy must be utilised to split a nucleus into its individual protons and neutrons. It is proportional to the surface area. Hence, statements C and D are most appropriate.

Question 42

Physics · Gravitation · Single correct

Given below are two statements: Statement I: If $E$ be the total energy of a satellite moving around the earth, then its potential energy will be $\frac{E}{2}$. Statement II: The kinetic energy of a satellite revolving in an orbit is equal to the half the magnitude of total energy $E$. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.

  1. Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
  2. Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct
  3. Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
  4. Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect

Answer: (d)

Solution

Let $m$ be the mass of the satellite. The potential energy of the satellite is $$U = -\frac{GMm}{r}$$ The velocity of the satellite is given by $$v = \sqrt{\frac{GM}{r}}$$ Kinetic energy is given by $$K = \frac{mv^2}{2} = \frac{m}{2} \frac{GM}{r} = \frac{GMm}{2r}$$ The total mechanical energy is the sum of potential and kinetic energy. So, $$T = K + U = \frac{GMm}{2r} - \frac{GMm}{r} = -\frac{GMm}{2r}$$ Hence, both the statements are false.

Question 43

Physics · Physical World, Units and Measurements · Single correct

Dimension of $\frac{1}{\mu_0 \varepsilon_0}$ should be equal to

  1. $\mathrm{L} \mathrm{T}^{-1}$
  2. $\mathrm{T}^2 \mathrm{L}^{-2}$
  3. $\mathrm{L}^2 \mathrm{T}^{-2}$
  4. $\mathrm{T} \mathrm{L}^{-1}$

Answer: (c)

Solution

The speed of light can be written as $$c = \frac{1}{\sqrt{\mu_0 \varepsilon_0}} \cdots (1)$$ Rearrange equation (1) to obtain the required quantity. $$\frac{1}{\mu_0 \varepsilon_0} = c^2 \cdots (2)$$ Use the method of dimensional analysis to obtain the dimension of the required quantity. $$\left[ \frac{1}{\mu_0 \varepsilon_0} \right] = \left[ L T^{-1} \right]^2$$ $$= L^2 \ T^{-2}$$

Question 44

Physics · Current Electricity · Single correct

In this figure the resistance of the coil of galvanometer G is $2 \, \Omega$. The emf of the cell is $4 \, \mathrm{V}$. The ratio of potential difference across $C_1$ and $C_2$ is

  1. 1
  2. $\frac{4}{5}$
  3. $\frac{5}{4}$
  4. $\frac{3}{4}$

Answer: (b)

Solution

Current flowing through both capacitors will be zero at steady state. The potential difference across capacitor $C_1$ will be the sum of the potential difference across the resistor $6 \, \Omega$ and the galvanometer resistance. Mathematically, $$V_{C_1} = i[6 \, \Omega + R_G] \ldots (1)$$ Similarly, the potential difference across capacitor $C_2$ will be the sum of the potential difference across the resistor $8 \, \Omega$ and the galvanometer resistance. Mathematically, $$V_{C_2} = i[R_G + 8 \, \Omega] \ldots (2)$$ Divide equation (1) by equation (2) to obtain the required ratio. $$\frac{V_{C_1}}{V_{C_2}} = \frac{i[6 \, \Omega + R_G]}{i[R_G + 8 \, \Omega]}$$ $$= \frac{6 \, \Omega + 2 \, \Omega}{2 \, \Omega + 8 \, \Omega}$$ $$= \frac{4}{5}$$

Question 45

Physics · Electric Charges and Fields · Single correct

Graphical variation of electric field due to a uniformly charged insulating solid sphere of radius $R$, with distance $r$ from the centre $O$ is represented by:

Answer: (a)

Solution

The electric field inside a solid insulated sphere is given by $$E_{inside} = \frac{\rho r}{3 \varepsilon_0}$$ for $r R$ is given by $$E_{outside} = \frac{Q}{4 \pi \varepsilon_0 r^2}$$ $$E_{outside} \propto \frac{1}{r^2}$$ Thus, the graph starts decreasing as a power law graph as shown in the figure for the region $r > R$. Hence, this graph is the right option.

Question 46

Physics · Mathematics in Physics · Single correct

Two forces having magnitude $A$ and $\frac{A}{2}$ are perpendicular to each other. The magnitude of their resultant is:

  1. $\frac{\sqrt{5}A}{4}$
  2. $\frac{\sqrt{5}A}{2}$
  3. $\frac{5A}{2}$
  4. $\frac{\sqrt{5}A^2}{2}$

Answer: (b)

Solution

Using parallelogram law of vector addition, the formula can be written as $$A_{net} = \sqrt{A_1^2 + A_2^2 + 2A_1A_2 \cos \theta}$$ The data given is $$|\vec{A_1}| = A, |\vec{A_2}| = \frac{A}{2}$$ Since the vectors are perpendicular $\cos 90^\circ = 0$ $$\Rightarrow F_{net} = \sqrt{A^2 + \frac{A^2}{4}} = \frac{\sqrt{5}A}{2}$$

Question 47

Physics · Waves · Single correct

The engine of a train moving with speed $10 \, \mathrm{m \, s^{-1}}$ towards a platform sounds a whistle at frequency $400 \, \mathrm{Hz}$. The frequency heard by a passenger inside the train is: (Neglect air speed. Speed of sound in air $= 330 \, \mathrm{m \, s^{-1}}$)

  1. $400 \, \mathrm{Hz}$
  2. $200 \, \mathrm{Hz}$
  3. $412 \, \mathrm{Hz}$
  4. $388 \, \mathrm{Hz}$

Answer: (a)

Solution

The formula to calculate the frequency of the sound as heard by the passenger inside the train can be written as $$f' = f_0 \left[ \frac{v - v_o}{v - v_s} \right] \ldots (1)$$ Since the passenger is inside the train, the speeds of the source and the observer are the same. Substitute the values of the known parameters into equation (1) to get the required frequency. $$f' = 400 \left[ \frac{330 - 10}{330 - 10} \right] \, \mathrm{Hz}$$ $$= 400 \, \mathrm{Hz}$$

Question 48

Physics · Mechanical Properties of Fluids · Single correct

An air bubble of volume $1 \, \mathrm{cm}^3$ rises from the bottom of a lake $40 \, \mathrm{m}$ deep to the surface at a temperature of $12^\circ \mathrm{C}$. The atmospheric pressure is $1 \times 10^5 \, \mathrm{Pa}$, the density of water is $1000 \, \mathrm{kg} \, \mathrm{m}^{-3}$ and $g = 10 \, \mathrm{m} \, \mathrm{s}^{-2}$. There is no difference of the temperature of water at the depth of $40 \, \mathrm{m}$ and on the surface. The volume of air bubble when it reaches the surface will be

  1. $2 \, \mathrm{cm}^3$
  2. $3 \, \mathrm{cm}^3$
  3. $4 \, \mathrm{cm}^3$
  4. $5 \, \mathrm{cm}^3$

Answer: (d)

Solution

The pressure at the bottom of the lake can be calculated as follows: $$P_{bottom} = P_0 + \rho gh$$ $$= (10^5 + 1000 \times 10 \times 40) \, Pa$$ $$= 5 \times 10^5 \, Pa$$ As the temperature of water remains constant, it can be written that $$P_{bottom} V_{bottom} = P_{top} V_{top} \ldots (1)$$ Substitute the values of the known parameters into equation (1) to calculate the required volume of the bubble when it reaches the surface. $$5 \times 10^5 \times 1 = 1 \times 10^5 \times V_{top}$$ $$\Rightarrow V_{top} = \frac{5 \times 10^5 \times 1}{1 \times 10^5} \, cm^3$$ $$= 5 \, cm^3$$

Question 49

Physics · Physical World, Units and Measurements · Single correct

A cylindrical wire of mass $(0.4 \pm 0.01)\,\mathrm{g}$ has length $(8 \pm 0.04)\,\mathrm{cm}$ and radius $(6 \pm 0.03)\,\mathrm{mm}$. The maximum error in its density will be

  1. 3.5$\%$
  2. 5$\%$
  3. 1$\%$
  4. 4$\%$

Answer: (d)

Solution

The formula to calculate the density of the material of the wire is given by $$\rho = \frac{M}{\pi R^2 L} \cdots (1)$$ Hence, the formula to calculate the percentage error in calculating the density of the material can be written as $$\frac{d\rho}{\rho} \times 100 = \left[ \frac{dM}{M} + \frac{2dR}{R} + \frac{dL}{L} \right] \times 100 \cdots (2)$$ Substitute the values of the known parameters into equation (2) to calculate the required percentage error. $$= \left[ \frac{0.01}{0.4} + \frac{2 \times 0.03}{6} + \frac{0.04}{8} \right] \times 100$$ $$= 4\%$$

Question 50

Physics · Dual Nature of Radiation and Matter · Single correct

Proton (P) and electron (e) will have same de-Broglie wavelength when the ratio of their momentum is (assume, $m_p = 1849 \, m_e$)

  1. 1 : 1
  2. 1 : 1849
  3. 1 : 43
  4. 43 : 1

Answer: (a)

Solution

The De Broglie wavelength is $\lambda = \frac{h}{mv}$. The momentum is given by $p = mv$. The momentum of proton is $p_p = m_p v_p$. The momentum of electron is $p' = m_e v_e$. Since $h$ is the Planck's constant and it is given that both wavelengths are same, i.e. $\lambda_p = \lambda_e$, so $p_p = p'$.

Question 51

Physics · Electric Charges and Fields · Numerical

An electric dipole of dipole moment is $6.0 \times 10^{-6} \, \mathrm{C \, m}$ placed in a uniform electric field of $1.5 \times 10^{3} \, \mathrm{N \, C^{-1}}$ in such a way that dipole moment is along electric field. The work done in rotating dipole by $180^\circ$ in this field will be ______ mJ.

Answer: 18

Solution

The work done for rotating a dipole is given by the change in the potential energy. The potential energy is given by $$U = -\vec{p} \cdot \vec{E}$$ $$W = \Delta U = U_f - U_i$$ So, the work done is $$W = -pE \cos 180^\circ - \left(-pE \cos 0^\circ \right) = 2pE$$ $$= 2 \times 6 \times 10^{-6} \times 1.5 \times 10^3 = 18 \, \mathrm{mJ}$$

Question 52

Physics · Ray Optics and Optical Instruments · Numerical

Two vertical parallel mirrors A and B are separated by 10 $\mathrm{\ cm}$. A point object O is placed at a distance of 2 $\mathrm{\ cm}$ from mirror A. The distance of the second nearest image behind mirror A from the mirror A is $\mathrm{\ cm}$.

Answer: 18

Solution

As can be seen from the image above, object distance is $8 \, \mathrm{cm}$ [For image by B] In a plane mirror the image distance is equal to the object distance. Thus, the required distance is $$8 + 8 + 2 \, \mathrm{cm} = 18 \, \mathrm{cm}$$

Question 53

Physics · Work, Energy and Power · Numerical

The momentum of a body is increased by 50$\%$. The percentage increase in the kinetic energy of the body is $\%$.

Answer: 125

Solution

The relation of kinetic energy and momentum is given by $$K = \frac{p^2}{2m}$$ The new value of momentum is $p' = 1.5p$ The new value of kinetic energy is $$\Rightarrow K' = \frac{(1.5p)^2}{2m} = 2.25K$$ Hence, the percentage increase in kinetic energy is $$\frac{K' - K}{K} \times 100 = \frac{2.25K - K}{K} = 125\%$$

Question 54

Physics · System of Particles and Rotational Motion · Numerical

The moment of inertia of a semicircular ring about an axis, passing through the center and perpendicular to the plane of ring, is $\frac{1}{x} MR^2$, where $R$ is the radius and $M$ is the mass of the semicircular ring. The value of $x$ will be _______.

Answer: 1

Solution

The moment of inertia of a semicircular ring about a line perpendicular to the plane of the ring and passing through its centre is given as $I = MR^2$, where $m$ and $R$ are the mass and radius of the ring. Comparing the given value $$I = MR^2 = \frac{1}{x} MR^2$$ implies $x = 1$.

Question 55

Physics · Waves · Numerical

An organ pipe 40 cm long is open at both ends. The speed of sound in air is $360 \, \mathrm{m} \, \mathrm{s}^{-1}$. The frequency of the second harmonic is ________ Hz.

Answer: 900

Solution

The formula for the frequency in an open organ pipe is $$f = \frac{nv}{2L}$$ Since, it is a second harmonic, $n = 2$. The frequency of the second harmonic becomes $$f = \frac{2v}{2L} = \frac{v}{L}$$ The data given is $L = 0.4 \, \mathrm{m}$, $v = 360 \, \mathrm{m \, s^{-1}}$. Substituting the values in the frequency formula $$f = \frac{360 \, \mathrm{m \, s^{-1}}}{0.4 \, \mathrm{m}} = 900 \, \mathrm{Hz}$$

Question 56

Physics · Mechanical Properties of Fluids · Numerical

An air bubble of diameter 6 $\mathrm{mm}$ rises steadily through a solution of density 1750 $\mathrm{kg \, m^{-3}}$ at the rate of 0.35 $\mathrm{cm \, s^{-1}}$. The co-efficient of viscosity of the solution (neglect density of air) is _______ $\mathrm{Pas}$ (given, g = 10 $\mathrm{m \, s^{-2}}$).

Answer: 10

Solution

The bubble is moving with a constant velocity so the net force acting on the body is zero. Stokes' law defines the drag force which is given by $F = 6 \pi \eta r v$. The buoyant force is given by $B = V \rho g = \frac{4}{3} \pi r^3 \rho g$. Hence, it can be written that $$\frac{4}{3} \pi r^3 \rho g = 6 \pi \eta r v$$ Therefore, $$\Rightarrow \eta = \frac{2 r^2 \rho g}{9 v} = \frac{2 \times \left(3 \times 10^{-3}\right)^2 \times 1750 \times 10}{9 \times 0.35 \times 10^{-2}} = 10 Pas$$

Question 57

Physics · Alternating Current · Numerical

An oscillating LC circuit consists of a $75\,\mathrm{mH}$ inductor and a $1.2\,\text{μF}$ capacitor. If the maximum charge to the capacitor is $2.7\,\text{μC}$. The maximum current in the circuit will be _______ $\mathrm{mA}$.

Answer: 9

Solution

When the capacitor is fully discharged, the current is maximum and all the energy resides in the inductor. Hence, the energy of the capacitor is equal to the energy of the inductor. $$\frac{Li_m^2}{2} = \frac{Q_m^2}{2C} \cdots (i)$$ where $i_m$ is the maximum current and $Q_m$ is the maximum charge. The given values are $$Q_m = 2.7 \times 10^{-6} \, \mathrm{C}$$ $$L = 75 \times 10^{-3} \, \mathrm{H}$$ $$C = 1.2 \times 10^{-6} \, \mathrm{F}$$ The maximum current is found from equation (i) $$i_m = \sqrt{\frac{1}{LC} Q_m}$$ $$\Rightarrow \; i_m = \frac{2.7 \times 10^{-6}}{\sqrt{75 \times 10^{-3} \times 1.2 \times 10^{-6}}} = 9 \, \mathrm{mA}$$

Question 58

Physics · Moving Charges and Magnetism · Fill in the blank

The magnetic intensity at the centre of a long current carrying solenoid is found to be $1.6 \times 10^3 \, \mathrm{A \, m^{-1}}$. If the number of turns is 8 per cm, then the current flowing through the solenoid is _____A.

Answer: 2

Solution

The magnetic intensity $H$ is defined as the product of the number of turns per unit length in a coil $n$ and the current that it carries $I$. The magnetic field of a solenoid is given by $B = \mu_0 n i$. $$H = \frac{B}{\mu_0} = \frac{\mu_0 n i}{\mu_0}$$ $$\Rightarrow H = n i \ldots (i)$$ The given data is $$H = 1.6 \times 10^3 \, \mathrm{A \, m^{-1}}$$ $$n = 8 per cm$$ Substituting the values in equation (i) $$\Rightarrow 1.6 \times 1000 = \frac{8}{\frac{1}{100}} \times i$$ $$\Rightarrow i = 2 \, \mathrm{A}$$

Question 59

Physics · Current Electricity · Fill in the blank

A current of 2 $\mathrm{A}$ flows through a wire of cross-sectional area 25.0 $\mathrm{mm}^2$. The number of free electrons in a cubic meter are 2.0 $\times$ $10^{28}$. The drift velocity of the electrons is _____ $\times$ $10^{-6}$ $\mathrm{ms}^{-1}$ (given, charge on electron = 1.6 $\times$ $10^{-19}$ $\mathrm{C}$).

Answer: 25

Solution

The drift velocity is given by $$v_d = \frac{I}{neA}$$ Thus, $$I = nAe v_d \ldots (i)$$ The given data is $$I = 2 \, \mathrm{A}$$ $$A = 25 \times 10^{-6} \, \mathrm{m^2}$$ $$n = 2 \times 10^{28}$$ $$e = 1.6 \times 10^{-19} \, \mathrm{C}$$ Substituting the given values in equation (i) $$2 = 2 \times 10^{28} \times 25 \times 10^{-6} \times 1.6 \times 10^{-19} \times v_d$$ Thus, $$v_d = \frac{2}{2 \times 10^{28} \times 25 \times 10^{-6} \times 1.6 \times 10^{-19}}$$ Thus, $$v_d = \frac{1}{25 \times 1.6 \times 1000} \, \mathrm{m \, s^{-1}} = 25 \times 10^{-6} \, \mathrm{m \, s^{-1}}$$

Question 60

Physics · Nuclei · Numerical

A nucleus with mass number 242 and binding energy per nucleon as 7.6 $\mathrm{MeV}$ breaks into two fragment each with mass number 121. If each fragment nucleus has binding energy per nucleon as 8.1 $\mathrm{MeV}$, the total gain in binding energy is $\mathrm{MeV}$.

Answer: 121

Solution

Binding energy is given by \[ E=\Delta m\,c^2 \] where \[ \Delta m \] is the mass defect. The energy per nucleon of the nucleus having mass number \[ 242 \] is \[ 7.6\ \mathrm{MeV}. \] The initial binding energy is, \[ BE=242\times 7.6\ \mathrm{MeV} \] The energy per nucleon of the nucleus with mass number \[ 121 \] is \[ 8.1\ \mathrm{MeV}. \] Therefore, binding energy is \[ BE'=2(121\times 8.1\ \mathrm{MeV}) \] The gain in the binding energy is \[ BE'-BE=(8.1-7.6)\times 242\ \mathrm{MeV} \] \[ =121\ \mathrm{MeV} \]

Chemistry

Question 61

Chemistry · Redox Reactions · Single correct

$2\mathrm{IO_3^-}+x\mathrm{I^-}+12\mathrm{H^+}\rightarrow6\mathrm{I_2}+6\mathrm{H_2O}$ What is the value of $x$?

  1. 2
  2. 12
  3. 10
  4. 6

Answer: (c)

Solution

Assign the oxidation number to all the elements in the reaction, $$2 \mathrm{IO_3^-} + x \mathrm{I^-} + 12 \mathrm{H^+} \rightarrow 6 \mathrm{I_2} + 6 \mathrm{H_2O}$$ $$2 \mathrm{IO_3^-} + 10 \mathrm{e^-} \rightarrow \mathrm{I_2}$$ $$[2 \mathrm{I^-} \rightarrow \mathrm{I_2} + 2 \mathrm{e^-}] \times 5$$ $$2 \mathrm{IO_3^-} + 10 \mathrm{I^-} + 12 \mathrm{H^+} \rightarrow 6 \mathrm{I_2} + 6 \mathrm{H_2O}$$ Therefore, the value of $x = 10$ in the reaction.

Question 62

Chemistry · General Principles and Processes of Isolation of Elements · Single correct

Which of the following metals can be extracted through alkali leaching technique?

  1. Sn
  2. Pb
  3. Au
  4. Cu

Answer: (a)

Solution

Leaching is often used if the ore is soluble in some suitable solvent. The ore of tin metal is cassiterite ($\mathrm{SnO_2}$). Cassiterite is readily soluble in alkali. The reaction is shown below. $$\mathrm{SnO_2 + 2NaOH + 2H_2O \rightarrow Na_2[Sn(OH)_6]}$$

Question 63

Chemistry · Chemistry in Everyday Life · Single correct

Match List I with List II : Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

  1. A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II
  2. A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I
  3. A-II, B-IV, C-III, D-I
  4. A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III

Answer: (d)

Solution

Saccharin is an artificial sweetener that is commonly used as a sugar substitute. It is about $300 - 400$ times sweeter than sugar and has a slightly bitter aftertaste. Aspartame use is limited to cold foods and soft drinks because it is unstable at cooking temperature. Alitame is high potency sweetener, which means that only a small amount is needed to achieve the same level of sweetness as sugar. Sucralose is stable at cooking temperature. So the correct option is, $A \to \mathrm{II}$, $B \to \mathrm{IV}$, $C \to \mathrm{I}$, $D \to \mathrm{III}$.

Question 64

Chemistry · Surface Chemistry · Single correct

Which of the following represents the Freundlich adsorption isotherms?

  1. A, C, D only
  2. A, B only
  3. B, C, D only
  4. A, B, D only

Answer: (h)

Solution

The equation $\frac{x}{m} = KP^{1/n}$ represents Freundlich adsorption isotherm. It is an empirical relationship between the amount of gas adsorbed by a given amount of solid adsorbent surface and pressure of the gas at a particular temperature. So, Freundlich adsorption isotherm equation is $$\frac{x}{m} = KP^{1/n}$$ $$\Rightarrow \log \frac{x}{m} = \log K + \frac{1}{n} \log P$$ Extent of adsorption $\left( \frac{x}{m} \right)$ decreases with increase in temperature. With the help of the above two equations, following plots are obtained.

Question 65

Chemistry · Haloalkanes and Haloarenes · Single correct

Choose the halogen which is most reactive towards SN1 reaction in the given compounds (A, B, C & D)

  1. A - Br_{(b)}; B - I_{(a)}; C - Br_{(a)}; D - Br_{(a)}
  2. A - Br_{(b)}; B - I_{(b)}; C - Br_{(b)}; D - Br_{(b)}
  3. A - Br_{(a)}; B - I_{(a)}; C - Br_{(b)}; D - Br_{(a)}
  4. A - Br_{(a)}; B - I_{(a)}; C - Br_{(a)}; D - Br_{(a)}

Answer: (c)

Solution

The leaving group which results in the formation of more stable carbocation will be more reactive towards $S_N1$ reaction. In the above molecule, by leaving of $\mathrm{Br}_{(a)}$ benzyl carbocation is formed. Benzyl carbocation is more stable than aliphatic carbocation. By replacing $\mathrm{I}_{(a)}$ in the above molecule, allyl carbocation is formed. Allyl carbocation is more stable than aliphatic carbocation. In the above molecule, it is difficult to replace $\mathrm{Br}_{(a)}$, as carbocation formed at bridge head position is very difficult. Hence, $\mathrm{Br}_{(b)}$ is more reactive. $\mathrm{Br}_{(a)}$ is more reactive than $\mathrm{Br}_{(b)}$ in the above molecule, because tertiary carbocation is more stable than primary carbocation. Hence, the correct answer is option (3).

Question 66

Chemistry · Biomolecules · Multiple correct

Sulphur (S) containing amino acids from the following are: (a) isoleucine (b) cysteine (c ) lysine (d) methionine (e) glutamic acid

  1. isoleucine
  2. cysteine
  3. lysine
  4. methionine

Answer: (c)

Solution

Isoleucine - Isoleucine is a neutral amino acid. Cysteine - Cysteine is a sulphur containing amino acid. It contains a thiol group. Lysine - Lysine is a basic amino acid. Methionine - Methionine is a sulphur containing amino acid containing a thioether group. Glutamic acid - Glutamic acid is an acidic amino acid.

Question 67

Chemistry · Surface Chemistry · Single correct

The water gas on reacting with cobalt as a catalyst forms

  1. Methanal
  2. Methanoic acid
  3. Ethanol
  4. Methanol

Answer: (d)

Solution

Methanol can be produced from syn gas (a mixture of carbon monoxide and hydrogen) through a different process, mainly through synthesis reaction. In this process, syn gas is passed over a heterogeneous catalyst, at high temperatures and pressures. $$\underbrace{\mathrm{CO(g) + 2H_2(g)}}_{Water gas} \xrightarrow{Cobalt catalyst} \mathrm{CH_3OH(l)}$$

Question 68

Chemistry · Haloalkanes and Haloarenes · Single correct

The major product formed in the following reaction is

Answer: (b)

Solution

Lithium borohydride is commonly used for the selective reduction of esters and lactones to the corresponding alcohols in the presence of carboxylic acids, tertiary amides, and nitriles.

Question 69

Chemistry · Co-ordination Compounds · Single correct

Which of the following complex is octahedral, diamagnetic and the most stable?

  1. $\mathrm{Na_3[CoCl_6]}$
  2. $\mathrm{[Ni(NH_3)_6]Cl_2}$
  3. $\mathrm{K_3[Co(CN)_6]}$
  4. $\mathrm{[Co(H_2O)_6]Cl_2}$

Answer: (c)

Solution

The coordination compound $\mathrm{K_3[Co(CN)_6]}$ contains a cobalt(III) ion, which has a $d^6$ electronic configuration. The cyanide ligands in this complex are indeed strong field ligands, which means they will cause a large splitting of the $d$ orbitals. So here cobalt is in $+3$ state having $3d^6$ configuration and also cyanide ligand which is a strong field ligand so, it is most stable and will have octahedral shape. The given compounds have the following nature: (1) $\mathrm{Na_3[CoCl_6]}$ – Paramagnetic (2) $\mathrm{[Ni(NH_3)_6]Cl_2}$ – Paramagnetic (3) $\mathrm{K_3[Co(CN)_6]}$ – Diamagnetic (4) $\mathrm{[Co(H_2O)_6]Cl_2}$ – Paramagnetic

Question 70

Chemistry · Electrochemistry · Single correct

The reaction occurs in which of the following galvanic cells? $\frac{1}{2}\mathrm{H_2}(g)+\mathrm{AgCl}(s)\rightleftharpoons \mathrm{H^+}(aq)+\mathrm{Cl^-}(aq)+\mathrm{Ag}(s)$

  1. $\mathrm{Pt}$ | $\mathrm{H}$_2($\mathrm{g}$)| $\mathrm{HCl(sol^n)}$ | $\mathrm{AgCl(s)}$| $\mathrm{Ag}$
  2. $\mathrm{Ag}$ | $\mathrm{AgCl(s)}$| $\mathrm{KCl(sol^n)}$ | $\mathrm{AgNO}$_3($\mathrm{sol^n}$) | $\mathrm{Ag}$
  3. $\mathrm{Pt}$ | $\mathrm{H}$_2($\mathrm{g}$)| $\mathrm{HCl(sol^n)}$ | $\mathrm{AgNO}$_3($\mathrm{sol^n}$) | $\mathrm{Ag}$
  4. $\mathrm{Pt}$ | $\mathrm{H}$_2($\mathrm{g}$)| $\mathrm{KCl(sol^n)}$ | $\mathrm{AgCl(s)}$| $\mathrm{Ag}$

Answer: (a)

Solution

Oxidation is loss of electron and in a galvanic cell it occurs at anode. Reduction is gain of electron and in a galvanic cell it occurs at cathode. At anode: $$\frac{1}{2} \mathrm{H_2} \left( \mathrm{g} \right) \rightarrow \mathrm{H^+} + \mathrm{e^-}$$ At cathode: $$\mathrm{AgCl} + \mathrm{e^-} \rightarrow \mathrm{Ag} + \mathrm{Cl^-} \left( \mathrm{aq} \right)$$ Overall reaction: $$\frac{1}{2} \mathrm{H_2} \left( \mathrm{g} \right) + \mathrm{AgCl} \left( \mathrm{s} \right) \rightarrow \mathrm{H^+} + \mathrm{Cl^-} + \mathrm{Ag} \left( \mathrm{s} \right)$$ Cell representation: Anode / Anode electrolyte || Cathodic electrolyte / Cathode. The cell representation for the above cell will be $$\mathrm{Pt|H_2} \left( \mathrm{g} \right)|\mathrm{HCl} \left( \mathrm{soln}^n \right)|\mathrm{AgCl(s)|Ag}$$

Question 71

Chemistry · Analytical Chemistry · Single correct

Match List I with List II : List I (Reagents used) List II (Compound with Functional group detected) A. Alkaline solution of copper sulphate and sodium citrate B. Neutral FeCl$_3$ solution C. Alkaline chloroform solution D. Potassium iodide and sodium hypochloride Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

  1. A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II
  2. A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I
  3. A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III
  4. A-II, B-IV, C-III, D-I

Answer: (b)

Solution

(A) Aldehydes give red precipitate with Fehling's solution. $$CHO + Cu^{+2} + OH^- \rightarrow COO^- + Cu_2O + H_3O^+$$ Copper(I) oxide (brick red ppt) (B) Phenols give violet colour with neutral ferric chloride solution. $$OH + FeCl_3 \rightarrow \left[ Fe \left( O \right) \right]_6^{3-}$$ Violet complex (C) Primary amines give isocyanides with chloroform in the presence of alkali. This reaction is known as carbylamine reaction. $$NH_2 + CHCl_3 + OH^- \rightarrow NC$$ Carbylamine reaction (D) 1-phenylethanol gives haloform reaction with sodium hypochlorite. The products are benzoate and chloroform. $$OH + NaOCl \rightarrow O^- + CHCl_3$$

Question 72

Chemistry · Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure · Single correct

Given below are two statements: One is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R. Assertion A: Butan-1-ol has higher boiling point than ethoxyethane. Reason R: Extensive hydrogen bonding leads to stronger association of molecules. In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  1. A is true but R is false
  2. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
  3. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
  4. A is false but R is true

Answer: (b)

Solution

Butan-1-ol can undergo hydrogen bonding due to the presence of an $-\mathrm{OH}$ group, ethoxyethane (also known as diethyl ether) can also participate in hydrogen bonding. Even though there are no hydrogen atoms directly bonded to a highly electronegative atom (like F, O, or N) in ethoxyethane, the molecule still has polar $\mathrm{C} - \mathrm{O}$ bonds that can lead to dipole-dipole interactions with other polar molecules. Owing to intermolecular hydrogen bonding in butanol, it has higher boiling point than ethoxyethane.

Question 73

Chemistry · The d-and f-Block Elements · Single correct

In chromyl chloride, the number of d-electrons present on chromium is same as in (Given at no. of Ti : 22, V : 23, Cr : 24, Mn : 25, Fe : 26)

  1. V (IV)
  2. Mn (VII)
  3. Fe (III)
  4. Ti (III)

Answer: (b)

Solution

In chromyl chloride (CrO$_2$ Cl$_2$), the oxidation state of chromium (Cr) is $+6$. So, Cr (VI) $= [\mathrm{Ar}]^{18} 3d^0$. For the given elements the configuration is, Mn(VII) $= [\mathrm{Ar}]^{18} 3d^0$. $$\mathrm{Fe(III)} = [\mathrm{Ar}]^{18} 3d^5$$ $$\mathrm{Ti(III)} = [\mathrm{Ar}]^{18} 3d^1$$ $$\mathrm{V(IV)} = [\mathrm{Ar}]^{18} 3d^1$$ So among the given options Mn(VII) and Cr (VI) will have same number of d-electrons.

Question 74

Chemistry · The s-Block Elements · Single correct

What is the purpose of adding gypsum to cement?

  1. To facilitate the hydration of cement
  2. To slow down the process of setting
  3. To give a hard mass
  4. To speed up the process of setting

Answer: (b)

Solution

When mixed with water the setting of cement takes place to give a hard mass. This is due to the hydration of molecules of the constituents and their rearrangement. Gypsum is $\mathrm{CaSO_4} \cdot 2\mathrm{H_2O}$. The purpose of adding gypsum is only to slow down the process of setting of the cement so that it gets sufficiently hardened.

Question 75

Chemistry · Co-ordination Compounds · Single correct

The correct order of spin only magnetic moments for the following complex ions is

  1. $[\mathrm{Fe(CN)}_6]^{3-} < [\mathrm{CoF}_6]^{3-} < [\mathrm{MnBr}_4]^{2-} < [\mathrm{Mn(CN)}_6]^{3-}$
  2. $[\mathrm{CoF}_6]^{3-} < [\mathrm{MnBr}_4]^{2-} < [\mathrm{Fe(CN)}_6]^{3-}$
  3. $[\mathrm{Fe(CN)}_6]^{3-} < [\mathrm{Mn(CN)}_6]^{3-} < [\mathrm{CoF}_6]^{3-} < [\mathrm{MnBr}_4]^{2-}$
  4. $[\mathrm{MnBr}_4]^{2-} < [\mathrm{CoF}_6]^{3-} < [\mathrm{Fe(CN)}_6]^{3-} < [\mathrm{Mn(CN)}_6]^{3-}$

Answer: (c)

Solution

$[\mathrm{MnBr_4}]^{2-}$ is a tetrahedral complex. The electronic configuration of $\mathrm{Mn}^{2+}$ is $e^2t_2^3$ and it has five unpaired electrons. $\therefore\ \mu=\sqrt{5(5+2)}=\sqrt{35}\,\mathrm{B.M.}$ $[\mathrm{CoF_6}]^{3-}$ is an octahedral high-spin complex. The electronic configuration of $\mathrm{Co}^{3+}$ is $t_{2g}^4e_g^2$ and it has four unpaired electrons. $\therefore\ \mu=\sqrt{4(4+2)}=\sqrt{24}\,\mathrm{B.M.}$ $[\mathrm{Mn(CN)_6}]^{3-}$ is an octahedral low-spin complex. The electronic configuration of $\mathrm{Mn}^{3+}$ is $t_{2g}^4e_g^0$ and it has two unpaired electrons. $\therefore\ \mu=\sqrt{2(2+2)}=\sqrt{8}\,\mathrm{B.M.}$ $[\mathrm{Fe(CN)_6}]^{3-}$ is an octahedral low-spin complex. The electronic configuration of $\mathrm{Fe}^{3+}$ is $t_{2g}^5e_g^0$ and it has one unpaired electron. $\therefore\ \mu=\sqrt{1(1+2)}=\sqrt{3}\,\mathrm{B.M.}$ Hence, the correct answer is option (3).

Question 76

Chemistry · The d-and f-Block Elements · Single correct

Which halogen is known to cause the reaction given below?

  1. All halogens
  2. Only Bromine
  3. Only Iodine
  4. Only Chlorine

Answer: (c)

Solution

All $\mathrm{Cu^{2+}}$ halides are known except the iodide. In this case, $\mathrm{Cu^{2+}}$ oxidises $\mathrm{I^-}$ to $\mathrm{I_2}$. $$2 \mathrm{Cu^{2+}} + 4 \mathrm{I^-} \rightarrow \mathrm{Cu_2I_2} + \mathrm{I_2}$$ However, many copper (I) compounds are unstable in aqueous solution and undergo disproportionation. $$2 \mathrm{Cu^+} \rightarrow \mathrm{Cu^{2+}} + \mathrm{Cu}$$

Question 77

Chemistry · Environmental Chemistry · Single correct

Match List I with List II Choose the correct answer from the options given below. \begin{tabular}{|c|c|c|c|} \hline \multicolumn{2}{|c|}{List-I} & \multicolumn{2}{c|}{List-2} \\ \cline{3-4} \multicolumn{2}{|c|}{Species} & \multicolumn{2}{c|}{Maximum allowed concentration in ppm in drinking water} \\ \hline A & F$^-$ & I & $<50$ ppm \\ \hline B & SO$_4^{2-}$ & II & $<5$ ppm \\ \hline C & NO$_3^-$ & III & $<2$ ppm \\ \hline D & Zn & IV & $<500$ ppm \\ \hline \end{tabular}

  1. A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV
  2. A-II, B-I, C-III, D-IV
  3. A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I
  4. A-III, B-II, C-I, D-IV

Answer: (d)

Solution

\begin{tabular}{|c|c|c|} \hline & Species & Maximum allowed concentration in ppm in drinking water \\ \hline A. & F$^-$ & 2 \\ \hline B. & SO$_4^{2-}$ & 500 \\ \hline C. & NO$_3^-$ & 50 \\ \hline D. & Zn & 5 \\ \hline \end{tabular} F⁻ ion concentration above 2 ppm causes brown mottling of teeth. At the same time, excess fluoride (over 10 ppm) causes harmful effect to bones and teeth. Excessive sulphate (>500 ppm) in drinking water causes laxative effect, otherwise at moderate levels it is harmless. The maximum limit of nitrate in drinking water is 50 ppm. Excess nitrate in drinking water can cause disease such as methemoglobinemia ('blue baby' syndrome).

Question 78

Chemistry · Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties · Single correct

The correct order of electronegativity for given elements is

  1. P > Br > C > At
  2. Br > P > At > C
  3. Br > C > At > P
  4. C > P > At > Br

Answer: (c)

Solution

On the periodic table, electronegativity generally increases as you move from left to right across a period and decreases as you move down a group. As a result, the most electronegative elements are found on the top right of the periodic table, while the least electronegative elements are found on the bottom left. Element Electronegativity P 2.1 C 2.5 Br 3.0 At 2.2 Hence, the correct order is Br > C > At > P.

Question 79

Chemistry · Amines · Single correct

Match List I with List II : s reacted with reagents in List I to form products in List II products in List II.

  1. A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I
  2. A-III, B-I, C-II, D-IV
  3. A-I, B-III, C-IV, D-II
  4. A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II

Answer: (d)

Solution

Coupling reaction between benzene diazonium chlorides with aniline in acidic medium takes place to give yellow colour. In this reaction the nitrogen $\mathrm{N_2}$ in the diazonium ion is lost and forms the bridge between two benzene rings forming an electrophilic substitution reaction. Fluoro benzene is prepared by treating benzene diazonium chloride with fluoro boric acid. This reaction produces diazonium fluoroborate which on heating produces fluorobenzene. This reaction is called Balz-Schiemann reaction. Gattermann reaction is used for obtaining chlorobenzene from benzenediazonium chloride by treating it with $\mathrm{Cu/HCl}$ respectively. Similarly, Benzene diazonium chloride solution on reaction with cuprous cyanide and potassium cyanide gives benzonitrile. This reaction is known as Sandmeyer's reaction.

Question 80

Chemistry · The s-Block Elements · Single correct

Given below are two statements: Statement I: Lithium and Magnesium do not form superoxide Statement II: The ionic radius of $\mathrm{Li}^+$ is larger than ionic radius of $\mathrm{Mg}^{2+}$ In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the questions given below:

  1. Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct
  2. Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
  3. Both statement I and Statement II are incorrect
  4. Both Statement I and Statement II are correct

Answer: (d)

Solution

The values of ionic radii of $\mathrm{Li}^+ = 0.74 \, Å$ and $\mathrm{Mg}^{+2} = 0.72 \, Å$ respectively. Thus, the lithium ion with $+1$ charge is only marginally larger than the magnesium ion having a charge of $+2$. The superoxide releases the most energy when formed, the superoxide is preferentially formed for the larger metals where the more complex anions are not polarised. So, $\mathrm{Li}$ and $\mathrm{Mg}$ do not form superoxides. Therefore both the given options were correct.

Question 81

Chemistry · Hydrocarbons · Numerical

Molar mass of the hydrocarbon (X) which on ozonolysis consumes one mole of $O_3$ per mole of (X) and gives one mole each of ethanol and propanone is ______ $\mathrm{g \, mol^{-1}}$ (Molar mass of C : 12 g mol$^{-1}$, H : 1 g mol$^{-1}$)

Answer: 70

Solution

When 2-methyl butene-2 is subjected to ozonolysis and then reduced in presence of dimethyl sulphide or Zn dust, it yields acetone and acetaldehyde. Cycloaddition occurs first and then it is cleaved reductively to give aldehyde and ketone.

Question 82

Chemistry · Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure · Single correct

The number of following factors which affect the percent covalent character of the ionic bond is

  1. Polarising power of cation
  2. Extent of distortion of anion
  3. Polarisability of the anion
  4. Polarising power of anion

Answer: (c)

Solution

The percentage of covalent character in an ionic bond is determined by the polarization power of the cation, the polarizing ability of the anion, and the degree of distortion of the anion's electron cloud that occurs due to the electric field of the cation. The polarization power of a cation refers to its ability to distort the electron cloud of the anion in the ionic bond. So the options A, B, C are correct.

Question 83

Chemistry · Thermodynamics · Numerical

When a $60 \, \mathrm{W}$ electric heater is immersed in a gas for $100 \, \mathrm{s}$ in a constant volume container with adiabatic walls, the temperature of the gas rises by $5^\circ \mathrm{C}$. The heat capacity of the given gas is _______ $\mathrm{JK}^{-1}$ (Nearest integer)

Answer: 1200

Solution

Heat capacity $= \frac{Heat absorbed}{change in temperature}$ 1 Watt $= 1$ Joule per second. Hence, heat absorbed $= 60 \times 100 \, \mathrm{J}$ Change in temperature $= 5^\circ \, \mathrm{C}$ Heat capacity $= \frac{60 \times 100 \, \mathrm{J}}{5}$ $= 1200 \, \mathrm{JK^{-1}}$

Question 84

Chemistry · Chemical Kinetics and Nuclear Chemistry · Numerical

The number of given statement/s which is/are correct is ___ A) The stronger the temperature dependence of the rate constant, the higher is the activation energy. (B) If a reaction has zero activation energy, its rate is independent of temperature. (C ) The stronger the temperature dependence of the rate constant, the smaller is the activation energy. (D) If there is no correlation between the temperature and the rate constant then it means that the reaction has negative activation energy.

  1. The stronger the temperature dependence of the rate constant, the higher is the activation energy.
  2. If a reaction has zero activation energy, its rate is independent of temperature.
  3. The stronger the temperature dependence of the rate constant, the smaller is the activation energy.
  4. If there is no correlation between the temperature and the rate constant then it means that the reaction has negative activation energy.

Answer: (c)

Solution

Rate constant is given by Arrhenius equation $$k = Ae^{-E_a/RT}$$ Higher the magnitude of activation energy, stronger is the temperature dependence of the rate constant. The pre-exponential factor is a measure of the rate at which collisions occur, irrespective of their energy. If the activation energy of reaction is zero, temperature will have no effect on the rate constant.

Question 85

Chemistry · Solutions · Fill in the blank

The vapour pressure vs. temperature curve for a solution solvent system is shown below. The boiling point of the solvent is _____ $^{\circ}$C.

Answer: 82

Solution

We know that the temperature at which vapour pressure of a liquid becomes 1 atm is called the boiling point of the liquid. From the figure, we can clearly see that Graph I is for pure solvent whereas graph II is for solution. Hence the boiling point of solvent and solution are $82^\circ \mathrm{C}$ and $83^\circ \mathrm{C}$ respectively.

Question 86

Chemistry · The p-Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18) · Numerical

XeF$_4$ reacts with SbF$_5$ to form [XeF$_m$]$^{n+}$[SbF$_y$]$^{2-}$. m + n + y + z = ?.

Answer: 11

Solution

Xenon tetrafluoride ($\mathrm{XeF_4}$) is square planar and acts as a fluoride donor with $\mathrm{SbF_5}$. $\mathrm{XeF_4}$ changes to the cation $[\mathrm{XeF_3}]^+$ and $\mathrm{SbF_5}$ changes to the anion $[\mathrm{SbF_6}]^-$. $$\mathrm{XeF_4} + \mathrm{SbF_5} \rightarrow [\mathrm{XeF_3}]^+ [\mathrm{SbF_6}]^-$$ $m = 3$, $n = 1$, $y = 6$, $z = 1$

Question 87

Chemistry · Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry · Numerical

$0.5 \, \mathrm{g}$ of an organic compound $(X)$ with $60\%$ carbon will produce _______ $\times 10^{-1} \, \mathrm{g}$ of $\mathrm{CO}_2$ on complete combustion.

Answer: 11

Solution

To calculate the mass percent of an element in a compound, we divide the mass of the element in 1 mole of the compound by the compound's molar mass and multiply the result by 100. The combustion reaction is $\mathrm{C(s)} + \mathrm{O_2(g)} \rightarrow \mathrm{CO_2(g)}$. $$C\% = \frac{12}{44} \times \frac{\text{Wt. of } \mathrm{CO_2}}{\text{Wt. of organic compound}} \times 100$$ $$60 = \frac{12}{44} \times \frac{\text{Wt. of } \mathrm{CO_2}}{0.5} \times 100$$ Wt. of $\mathrm{CO}_2 = 1.1$

Question 88

Chemistry · Equilibrium · Numerical

The titration curve of weak acid vs. strong base with phenolphthalein as indicator is shown below. The $K_{phenolphthalein} = 4 \times 10^{-10}$ Given: $\log 2 = 0.3$ The number of following statement/s which is/are correct about phenolphthalein is ______

  1. It can be used as an indicator for the titration of weak acid with weak base.
  2. It begins to change colour at $pH = 8.4$
  3. It is a weak organic base
  4. It is colourless in acidic medium

Answer: (b)

Solution

Phenolphthalein is an organic acid and can be represented as HPh. $$\mathrm{HPh \rightleftharpoons H^+ + Ph^-}$$ Using Henderson equation for phenolphthalein $$\mathrm{pH = pK_{In} + \log \left[ \frac{[Ph^-]}{[HPh]} \right]}$$ At equivalence point $[\mathrm{Ph^-}] = [\mathrm{HPh}]$ $$\therefore \mathrm{pH_2 = pK_{In} = -\log[4] + 10 = -0.6 + 10 = 9.4}$$ Hence at $(9.4 \pm 1) \mathrm{PH}$, phenolphthalein starts changing colour. Phenolphthalein is colourless in acidic medium and pink in basic medium. Phenolphthalein indicator distinguish the pH change between 8 to 10. Therefore, it is used for strong acid and strong base titration or weak acid and strong base titration. Hence, A and C are incorrect statements.

Question 89

Chemistry · States of Matter · Numerical

Three bulbs are filled with $\mathrm{CH_4}$, $\mathrm{CO_2}$ and Ne as shown in the picture. The bulbs are connected through pipes of zero volume. When the stopcocks are opened and the temperature is kept constant throughout, the pressure of the system is found to be _______ atm. (Nearest integer).

Answer: 3

Solution

The total number of moles remains constant. $n_1 + n_2 + n_3 = n_f$ $n_1, n_2, n_3$ moles of gases in the individual containers. $n_f$ is resultant moles. Using ideal gas equation $PV = nRT$, we can write as $$\frac{P_1 V_1}{RT} + \frac{P_2 V_2}{RT} + \frac{P_3 V_3}{RT} = \frac{P_f V_f}{RT}$$ $P_1 V_1 + P_2 V_2 + P_3 V_3 = P_f V_f$ $2 \times 2 + 4 \times 3 + 3 \times 4 = P_f \times 9$ $$P_f = \frac{28}{9} \approx 3$$

Question 90

Chemistry · Structure of Atom · Single correct

The number of following statement/s which is/are incorrect is

  1. Line emission spectra are used to study the electronic structure
  2. The emission spectra of atoms in the gas phase show a continuous spread of wavelength from red to violet.
  3. An absorption spectrum is like the photographic negative of an emission spectrum
  4. The element helium was discovered in the sun by spectroscopic method

Answer: (a)

Solution

The emission spectrum of an element is the spectrum of frequencies of electromagnetic radiation emitted due to an atom or molecule making a transition from a high energy state to a lower energy state. The energy of the emitted photon is equal to the energy difference between the two states. There are many possible electron transitions for each atom, and each transition has a specific energy difference. This collection of different transitions, leading to different radiated wavelengths, make up an emission spectrum. Each element's emission spectrum is unique. The emission spectra of atoms in the gaseous phase do not show a continuous spread of wavelength from red to violet, rather they emit light only at specific wavelengths with dark spaces between them. An absorption spectrum is like the photographic negative of an emission spectrum. The element helium was discovered in the sun by spectroscopic method.