Manipal

Engineering Entrance Exam

Solved Paper 2012
Physics
1. Oxygen is 16 times heavier than hydrogen. 6. In a Young's double slit experiment, the
Equal volumes of hydrogen and oxygen are separation between the two slits is 0.9 mm and
mixed. The ratio of speed of sound in the the fringes are observed one metre away. If it
mixture to that in hydrogen is produces the second dark fringe at a distance of
(a) 8 (b) 2 / 17 1 mm from the central fringe, the wavelength of
the monochromatic source of light used is
(c) 1 / 8 (d) 32 / 17
(a) 450 nm (b) 400 nm
2. A man, standing between two cliffs, claps his (c) 500 nm (d) 600 nm
hands and starts hearing a series of echoes at
7. A count rate meter shows a count of 240 per
intervals of one second. If the speed of sound
minute from a given radioactive source. One
in air is 340 ms−1 , the distance between the
hour later the meter shows a count rate of
cliffs is
30 per minute. The half-life of the source is
(a) 680 m (b) 1700 m
(a) 80 min (b) 120 min
(c) 340 m (d) 1620 m
(c) 20 min (d) 30 min
3. A beam of light of wavelength 600 nm from a
8. Two conductors of the same material have their
source falls on a single slit 1 mm wide and the
diameters in the ratio 1 : 2 and their lengths in
resulting diffraction pattern is observed on a
the ratio 2 : 1. If the temperature difference
screen 2 m away. The distance between the first
between their ends is the same, then the ratio of
dark fringes on either side of the central bright
amounts of heat conducted per second through
fring is
them will be
(a) 2.4 cm (b) 2.4 mm
(a) 4 : 1 (b) 1 : 4 (c) 8 : 1 (b) 1 : 8
(c) 1.2 mm (d) 1.2 cm
9. An ideal gas heat engine operates in a Carnot's
4. A thin plano-convex lens acts like a concave cycle between 227°C and 127°C. It absorbs
mirror of focal length 0.2 m when silvered from
6 × 104 J at high temperature. The amount of
its plane surface. The refractive index of the
material of the lens is 1.5. The radius of heat converted into work is
curvature of the convex surface of the lens (a) 1. 6 × 104 J (b) 1. 2 × 104 J
will be (c) 4. 8 × 104 J (d) 3. 5 × 104 J
(a) 0.1 m (b) 0.75 m
10. Effective capacitance between A and B in the
(c) 0.4 m (d) 0.2 m
figure shown is (all capacitances are in µF)
5. A balloon is rising vertically up with a velocity of C
29 ms−1 . A stone is dropped from it and it
3 6
reaches the ground in 10 s. The height of the
balloon when the stone was dropped from it is A B
(g = 9. 8 ms−1 )
2

(a) 400 m (b) 150 m 4 8

(c) 100 m (d) 200 m
D

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3 14 (a) F (b) 2F
(a) µF (b) µF
14 3 F
(c) (d) 4F
(c) 21 µF (d) 23 µF 4
11. When the bob of a simple pendulum swings, the 20. If pressure of a gas contained in a closed vessel
work done by tension in the string is is increased by 0.4% when heated by 1°C, its
(a) > 0 (b) < 0 initial temperature must be
(c) zero (d) maximum (a) 250 K (b) 250°C
12. For a particle executing simple harmonic (c) 2500 K (d) 25°C
motion, the kinetic energy K is given by, 21. In an electromagnetic wave, the electric and
K = K 0 cos2 ωt. The maximum value of potential magnetising fields are 100 V/m and 0.265 A/m.
energy is The maximum energy flow is
(a) K 0 (b) zero (a) 26.5 W/m2 (b) 36.5 W/m2
(c) K 0 / 2 (d) not obtainable (c) 46.7 W/m2 (d) 765 W/m2
13. A particle is moving along a circular path of 22. A bullet of mass 10 g is fired from a gun of mass
radius 5 m with a uniform speed 5 ms−1 . What 1 kg with recoil velocity of gun is 5 m/s. The
will be the average acceleration when the muzzle velocity will be
particle completes half revolution? (a) 30 km/min (b) 60 km/min
(a) Zero (b) 10 ms−2 (c) 30 m/s (d) 500 m/s
10 23. Work done by air when it expands from 50 L to
(c) 10 π ms−2 (d) ms−2 150 L at a constant pressure of 2 atmosphere is
π
(a) 2 × 104 J (b) 2 × 100 J
14. ECE of copper is 3. 3 × 10−7 kg/C. If 100 kWh
(c) 2 × 1011 J (d) 2 × 1015 J
energy is consumed at 33 V in a copper
voltameter, then mass of copper liberated is 24. In an electron gun, the control grid is given a
(a) 3.6 kg (b) 3.3 kg negative potential, relative to cathode in order
(c) 1 kg (d) 1 mg to
15. In non-resonant circuit, what will be the nature (a) accelerate the electrons
of the circuit for frequencies higher than the (b) decrease KE of electrons
resonant frequency? (c) repel the electrons
(a) Resistive (b) Capacitive (d) decelerate the electrons
(c) Inductive (d) None of these 25. In an LCR circuit having L = 8 H, C = 0. 5µF and
16. A spot of light S rotates in a horizontal plane R = 100 Ω in series, the resonance frequency in
with a constant angular velocity of 0.1 rad/s. rad/s is
The spot of light P moves along the wall at a (a) 600 (b) 200
distance of 3 m from S. The velocity of spot P, (c) 250/π (d) 500
where θ = 45°, is 26. Power of a lens is − 4 D and for second lens,
(a) 0.5 m/s (b) 0.6 m/s power is +2D; the total power of the couple is
(c) 0.7 m/s (d) 0.8 m/s (a) − 2 D (b) 6 D
(c) − 6 D (d) − 8 D
17. A balloon contains 500 m3 of He at 27°C and
1 atmospheric pressure. The volume of He at 27. In which one of the following regions of the
−3° C and 0.5 atmospheric pressure will be electromagnetic spectrum will the vibrational
motion of molecules give rise to absorption?
(a) 700 m3 (b) 900 m3
3 (a) Ultraviolet (b) Microwave
(c) 1000 m (d) 500 m3
(c) Infrared (d) Radio wave
18. Which of the following is different from others? 28. During inelastic collision of two particles
(a) Wavelength (b) Velocity (a) (KE)final = (KE)initial
(c) Frequency (d) Amplitude (b) (KE)final must be greater than (KE)initial
19. The breaking force for a wire of diameter D of a (c) (KE)final must be less than (KE)initial
material is F. The breaking force for a wire of the (d) (KE)final must be greater or less than
same material of radius D is (KE)initial

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29. Two gases are at absolute temperatures 300 K 37. The radius of the smallest electron orbit in
and 350 K respectively. The ratio of average hydrogen-like ion is (0. 51 × 10−10 / 4)m, then
kinetic energy of their molecules is it is
(a) 6 : 7 (b) 36 : 49 (a) hydrogen atom (b) He+
(c) 7 : 6 (d) 343 : 216 2+
(c) Li (d) Be3+
30. The current in a coil changes from 0 to 2 A in
38. de-Broglie wavelength of a body of mass 1 kg
0.05 s. If the induced emf is 80 V, the
moving with velocity of 2000 m/s is
self-inductance of the coil is,
(a) 3. 32 × 10−27 Å (b) 1. 5 × 107 Å
(a) 1 H (b) 0.5 H
(c) 1.5 H (d) 2 H (c) 0. 55 × 10−22 Å (d) None of these
31. Equal volumes of monoatomic and diatomic 39. A voltmeter of resistance 998 Ω is connected
gases at the same temperature are given equal across a cell of emf 2 V and internal resistance
quantities of heat. Then, 2 Ω. The potential difference across the
(a) the temperature of diatomic gas will be voltmeter is
more (a) 1.99 V (b) 3.5 V (c) 5 V (d) 6 V
(b) the temperature of monoatomic gas will be
40. If a person with a spring balance and a body
more
(c) the temperature of both will be zero hanging from it goes up and up in an aeroplane,
(d) nothing can be said then the reading of the weight of the body as
indicated by the spring balance will
32. A copper wire and a steel wire of the same
diameter and length are joined end to end and a (a) goes on increasing
force is applied which stretches their combined (b) goes on decreasing
length by 1 cm. Then, the two wires will have (c) first increase and then decrease
(a) the same stress and strain (d) remains the same
(b) the same stress but different strains 41. A mass 3m, initially at rest at the origin explodes
(c) the same strain but different stresses into three fragments of equal mass. Two of the
(d) different stresses and strains fragments have speed v each and move
perpendicular to each other. The third fragment
33. The length of the second's pendulum is
will move with a speed
decreased by 0.3 cm when it is shifted to
v v
Chennai from London. If the acceleration due to (a) (b) (c) v (d) v 2
gravity at London is 981cm/s2, the acceleration 2 2
due to gravity at Chennai is 42. A nucleus X initially at rest, undergoes alpha
(a) 981 cm/s2 (b) 978 cm/s2 decay according to the equation
2 A 228
(c) 984 cm/s (d) 975 cm/s2 92 X → Z Y +α
34. How does, the electric field (E) between the Then, the value of A and Z are
plates of a charged cylindrical capacitor vary (a) 94, 230 (b) 232,90
with the distance r from the axis of the cylinder? (c) 190,32 (d) 230,94
1 1
(a) E ∝ 2 (b) E ∝ 43. The energy gap between the valence band and
r r the conduction band for a material is 6 eV. The
(c) E ∝ r 2 (d) E ∝ r material is
35. A thin bar magnet of length 2L is bent at the (a) an insulator
mid-point so that the angle between them is (b) a metal
60°C. The new length of the magnet is (c) an intrinsic semiconductor
(a) 2 L (b) 3 L (d) a superconductor
(c) 2 L (d) L 44. When the inputs of a two input logic gate are 0
36. A capacitor is connected to a cell of emf E and and 0, the output is 1. When the inputs are 1
some internal resistance r. The potential and 0 the output is 0. The logic gate is of the
difference across the type
(a) cell is E (b) cell is < E (a) AND (b) NAND
(c) NOR (d) OR
(c) capacitor is < E (d) capacitor is > E

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45. If a transistor biased in the common-emitter 53. Two bodies of different masses m1 and m2 have
mode, the emitter current is equal momenta. Their kinetic energies E1 and E2
(a) much smaller than base curent are in the ratio
(b) much larger than base current (a) m1 : m 2 (b) m1 : m2
(c) nearly equal to the base current (c) m2 : m1 (d) m12 : m22
(d) much smaller than the collector current
54. When the light enters from air to glass, for
46. A sound has an intensity of 2 × 10−8 W / m2. Its which colour the angle of deviation is
intensity level in decibels is (log10 2 = 0. 3) maximum?
(a) 23 (b) 3 (a) Red (b) Yellow
(c) 43 (d) 4.3 (c) Blue (d) Violet
47. A ray reflected successively from two plane 55. Two waves are represented by
mirrors inclined at a certain angle undergoes a y1 = A sin (kx − ωt ) and y 2 = A cos (kx − ωt ).
deviation of 240°. Then, the number of images The amplitude of resultant wave is
observable is (a) 4 A (b) 2 A
(a) 3 (b) 5
(c) 2 A (d) A
(c) 7 (d) 9
48. If 1 A of current is passed through CuSO 4 56. An atom of mass M which is in the state of rest
solution for 10 s, the number of copper atoms emits a photon of wavelength λ. As a result, the
deposite at the cathode will be about atom will deflect with the kinetic energy equal
(a) 1. 6 × 1020 (b) 8 × 1019 to (h is Planck's constant)
h2 1 h2
(c) 3.1 × 1019 (d) 6. 2 × 1019 (a) (b)
Mλ2 2 Mλ2
49. Two points A and B are situated at distance x h 1 h
and 2 x respectively from the nearer pole of a (c) (d)
magnet 2 cm long. The ratio of magnetic field at Mλ 2 Mλ
A and B is 57. If the angular momentum of any rotating body
(a) 4 : 1 exactly (b) 4 : 1 approximately increases by 200%, then the increase in its
(c) 8 : 1 exactly (d) 8 : 1 approximately kinetic energy is
(a) 400% (b) 800%
50. Electromagnetic waves travel only through
(c) 200% (d) 100%
(a) material medium
(b) vacuum 58. A cylindrical tank has a hole of 1 cm2 in its
(c) oscillating electric and magnetic fields bottom. If the water is allowed to flow into the
(d) oscillating electric and magnetic fields tank from a tube above it at the rate of
whose directions are perpendicular to each 70 cm2 / s, then the maximum height up to
other which water can rise in the tank is
51. The ratio of magnetic moments of two short (a) 2.5 cm (b) 5 cm
magnets which give null deflection in tan B (c) 10 cm (d) 0.25 cm
position at 12 cm and 18 cm from the centre of a 59. X-rays and γ-rays of the same energies may be
deflection magnetometer is distinguished by
(a) 2 : 3 (b) 8 : 27 (a) their velocity
(c) 27 : 8 (d) 4 : 9 (b) their ionising power
52. A 220 V main supply is connected to a resistance (c) their intensity
of 100 kΩ. The effective current is (d) method of production
(a) 2.2 mA (b) 2 . 2 2 mA 60. Which of the following materials is
2. 2 non-crystalline?
(c) mA (d) None of these (a) Copper (b) Sodium chloride
2
(c) Wood (d) Diamond

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Chemistry
1. The vapour density of N 2O 4 at a certain (a) Cl − (b) O 2−
temperature is 30. What is the percentage (c) Na + (d) Mg 2+
dissociation of N 2O 4 at this temperature?
11. Which of the following is the formula of Sorel’s
(a) 46% (b) 53%
cement?
(c) 75% (d) 92%
(a) KCl ⋅ MgCl 2 ⋅ 6H2O
2. Four different colloids have the following gold (b) MgCl 2 ⋅ 5MgO ⋅ xH2O
number, which one has the most effective
(c) CaSO 4 ⋅ 2H2O
action?
(d) MgCO 3 ⋅ CaCO 3
(a) 5 (b) 10
(c) 15 (d) 13 12. S(rhombic) + O 2(g ) → SO 2(g ),
3. In which of the following case, increase in ∆H = − 297.5 kJ
concentration of ion cause increase in Ecell ? S(monoclinic) + O 2(g ) → SO 2(g ),
∆H = − 300 kJ
(a) Pt(H2 )| H+ (aq )
The data can predict that
(b) Pt|Quinhydrone| H+ (aq ) (a) rhombic sulphur is yellow in colour
(c) Ag| Ag+ (aq ) (b) monoclinic sulphur has metallic lusture
(d) Ag, AgCl|Cl – (aq ) (c) monoclinic sulphur is more stable
(d) ∆Htransition of SR to SM is endothermic
4. The relative lowering of vapour pressure of an
aqueous solution containing a non volatile 13. Which of the following is a measurement of
solute is 0.0125. The molality of the solution is water pollution?
(a) 0.70 (b) 0.30 (a) PSC (b) PCB
(c) 0.125 (d) 0.07 (c) BOD (d) COD
5. Which of the following is known as Glauber’s 14. The half-life period of a first order process is
salt? 1.6 min. It will be 90% complete in
(a) Na 2S2O 3 ⋅ 5H2O (b) Na 2SO 4 ⋅ 10H2O (a) 5.3 min (b) 10.6 min
(c) Na 2CO 3 ⋅ 10H2O (d) Na(NH4 )HPO 4 (c) 43.3 min (d) 99.7 min
15. Which of the following is tetrabasic acid?
tBuO− (a) Orthophosphorus acid
6. PhCHClBr → Carbene
In the above reaction which of the following will (b) Orthophosphoric acid
be most probable? (c) Metaphosphoric acid
(a) •• CHBr (b) •• CHCl (d) Pyrophosphoric acid
• CPhBr • CPhCl 16. Which of the following order for bond angles is
(c) • (d) • correct?
7. Which of the following alcohol is unable to turn (a) BF3 < NF3 < PF3 < ClF3
orange colour of chromic acid to green? (b) BF3 < NF3 < PF3 > ClF3
(a) 1° alcohol (b) 2° alcohol (c) ClF3 < PF3 < NF3 < BF3
(c) 3° alcohol (d) Allyl alcohol (d) BF3 ≈ NF3 < PF3 < ClF3
8. Which of the following test is performed by 17. The triad of the nuclei that is isotonic, is
carbohydrates? (a) 6 C14 , 7 N14 , 9 F19 (b) 6 C14 , 7 N15, 9 F17
(a) Biuret test (b) Nitroprusside test 14 14 17 12 14 19
(c) 6C , 7 N , 9 F (d) 6C , 7 N , 9 F
(c) Ninhydrin test (d) Molisch’s test
9. Which of the following is not used as 18. The oxidation number of cobalt in K[Co(CO)4 ]
propellant? is
(a) Hydrazine (b) UDMH (a) –1 (b) –3 (c) +1 (d) +3
(c) MMH (d) Phenyl hydrazine 19. Out of Cu, Ag, Fe and Zn, the metal which can
10. Which of the following species have the same displace all others from their salt solution, is
number of electrons in its outermost as well as (a) Zn (b) Cu
penultimate shell? (c) Ag (d) Fe

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20. Which of the following has magic number of 29. Which of the following is Rinmann’s green?
neutrons? (a) ZnO (b) ZnS + BaSO 4
(a) 13 Al 27 (b) 26 Fe56 (c) ZnSO 4 ⋅ 7H2O (d) ZnO ⋅ CoO
209 238 30. For the valence electron in copper, the four
(c) 83 Bi (d) 92 U
quantum numbers are
21. If K a of HCN = 4 × 10−10 , then the pH of 1
(a) n = 4, l = 0, m = 0, s =
2.5 × 10−1 molar HCN(aq ) is 2
(a) 1 (b) 2.5 1
(b) n = 4, l = 0, m = + 2, s =
(c) 4 (d) 5 2
22. A coffee cup calorimeter initially contains 125 g 1
(c) n = 4, l = 1, m = + 2, s =
of water at a temperature of 24.2°C. After 2
adding of 10.5 g of KBr, the temperature 1
(d) n = 4, l = 1, m = 0, s =
becomes 21.1°C. The heat of solution is 2
(a) 40 J/g (b) 117 J/g 31. Geometry of BF3 is
(c) 167.7 J/g (d) 420.05 J/g (a) trigonal planar (b) pentagonal
23. What product is formed when cyclohexanone is (c) trihedral (d) tetrahedral
oxidised? 32. Which of the following will represent the
(a) HOOC ⋅ (CH2 )4 ⋅ COOH normality of 10% (w/V) acetic acid?
(b) CH3CH2COOH (a) 1.66 N (b) 16.6 N
(c) CH3 (CH2 )4 ⋅ COOH (c) 3.32 N (d) 33.2 N
(d) None of the above 33. The oxidation number of sulphur in H2S2O 8 is
24. The reaction (a) +2 (b) +4
Na/C H OH
2 5 (c) +6 (d) +7
CH3CN + 4H → CH3CH2NH2 is
34. Which of the following reaction requires
known as
catalyst?
(a) Hofmann’s bromamide reaction
(a) S + O 2 → SO 2
(b) Mendius reaction
(b) C + O 2 → CO 2
(c) Perkin’s reaction
(c) 2SO 2 + O 2 → 2SO 3
(d) Sabatier reaction
(d) All of the above
25. Action of Br2 on cyclopentene gives
35. N 2(g ) + 3H2(g )s 2NH3 (g ) + 22 kcal
(a) cyclopentyl bromide
(b) 1,2-dibromo cyclopentane The activation energy for the forward reaction is
(c) cyclopentyl dibromide 50 kcal. What is the activation energy for the
backward reaction?
(d) no reaction
(a) 72 kcal (b) 28 kcal
26. In a face-centred cubic arrangement of A and B (c) –72 kcal (d) –28 kcal
atoms whose A atoms are at the corner of the
36. Malonic acid and succinic acid are distinguished
unit cell and B atoms at the face-centre, one of A
by
atom is missing from one corner in the unit cell.
The simplest formula of the compound is (a) heating (b) NaHCO 3
(a) A 24 B7 (b) A7 B24 (c) both (a) and (b) (d) None of these
(c) A7 B4 (d) AB2 37. When chloroform is treated with chlorine in the
27. Beryllium shows diagonal relationship with presence of sunlight, it yields
(a) B (b) Mg (a) urotropine (b) pyrene
(c) Al (d) Na (c) chloropicrin (d) chloritone
28. A compound has the molecular formula X 4O 6 . If OH
CrO2Cl2 K2S2O8
10 g of X 4O 6 has 5.72 g X, then calculate atomic 38. A [B]
[O] OH–, (Elb’s)
mass of X.
(a) 32 amu (b) 64 amu
(c) 67 amu (d) 98 amu Which of the following are A and B?

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(b) A and C are anomers
(a) Both are O O (c) A, B and C are metamers
(d) None of the above

43. The IUPAC name of is

(b) Both are OH— —OH
(a) bicyclo (2,1,0) pentane
(b) 1,2-cyclopropyl cyclobutane
O OH
(c) 1,2-methylene cyclobutane
(d) cyclopentane (4,3) annulene
(c) ; respectively 44. In the conversion of ethanol into methanol
which of the following reagents will be used?
(a) K 2Cr2O7 / H2SO 4 (b) NaOH+ CaO
O OH (c) Cl 2 + aq. KOH (d) All of these
OH O 45. PDI for natural polymers is generally close to
(a) zero (b) 1
(c) 10 (d) 100
(d) ; respectively 46. Which of the following is diamagnetic?
(a) H2 (b) H−2 (c) H+2 (d) He+2

OH O 47. Which of the following is a property of

non-metal?
39. Which of the following will explain synthesis of
(a) Electronegativity
RNA?
(b) Basic nature of oxide
(a) Translation (b) Coagulation
(c) Reducing property
(c) Transcription (d) Replication
(d) Low ionisation potential
40. Which of the following is a narrow spectrum
48. One mole of ice is converted into water at 273 K.
antibiotics?
The entropies of H2O(s) and H2O(l ) are 38.20
(a) Penicillin G (b) Dettol
and 60.01 J mol −1 K −1 respectively. The
(c) Aspirin (d) Analgin
enthalpy change for the conversion is
41. When aniline reacts with oil of bitter almonds,
condensation takes place and benzyl derivatives (a) 3 kJ mol −1 (b) 4 kJ mol −1
are formed. These are known as (c) 5 kJ mol −1 (d) 6 kJ mol −1
(a) Millon’s base (b) Schiff’s reagent 49. Complete the following reaction,
(c) Benedict reagent (d) Schiff’s base
P4 + NaOH+ H2O → ?
CHO (a) PH3 + Na 2HPO 2 (b) PH3 + NaH2PO 2
OH H OH (c) H3 PO 4 + NaO (d) PH3 + Na 2PO 4
O HO H 50. The elevation in boiling point would be highest
42. HO OH
H OH for
HO
OH H OH (a) 0.08 M BaCl 2 (b) 0.15 M KCl
( A) (c) 0.10 M Glucose (d) 0.06 M Ca(NO 3 )2
CH2OH
51. What is the magnetic moment of [FeF6 ]3− ?
(B)
(a) 2 BM (b) 5.9 BM
OH (c) 7 BM (d) 35 BM
O
HO 52. In the given reaction, identify compound C?
HO O
HO OH
(C) CO2Et (i) NaOH/∆
(A)
Which of the following is correct about (A), (B) (ii) H3O+
∆
and (C)? NaOH
(a) A,B and C are anomers ( C) (B)

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(a) 55. Which of the following is responsible for

hardness of water?
OH O (a) CaHCO 3 (b) CaCl 2
OH (c) Both (a) and (b) (d) None of these
56. Which of the following is differ in nature from
(b) others?
O (a) Vasopressin (b) Thyroid
(c) Oxytocin (d) Insulin
57. Indigo is an example of
(c) (a) vat dye (b) mordant dye
OH O (c) azo dye (d) phthalein dye
O 58. Solder is an alloy of lead with
HO
(a) Cu (b) Fe
(d) (c) Sn (d) Zn
59. An aqueous solution contains following ions :
53. The ratio of rate of diffusion of hydrogen and Hg 2+ 2+
2 , Hg , Pb
2+
and Cd2+ . On adding HCl,
helium gas is
which of these will precipitate?
(a) 1 : 1.4 (b) 1 : 1 (c) 1.4 : 1 (d) 1 : 2
(a) Hg 2Cl 2 (b) PbCl 2
54. The reaction, (c) Hg 2Cl 2 and PbCl 2 (d) HgCl 2 and PbCl 2
NH2
60. Which of the following molecules/species are
aromatic in nature?
NHCOCH3 s
is known as
(a) (b)

COCH3 ⊕

(a) substitution reaction ⊕

(b) addition reaction (c) (d)
(c) elimination reaction ⊕
(d) None of the above

Mathematics
22 32 42 z 
1. The sum of the series 1 + + + + K is 3. If  1  = 1 and arg (z1z 2 ) = 0, then
2! 3! 4 ! z2 
(a) 2 e (b) 3 e (a) z1 = z 2 (b) | z 2 |2 = z1z 2
(c) 2 e − 1 (d) None of these (c) z1z 2 = 1 (d) None of these
2. If f(x ) = x 2 + 2 bx + 2 c 2 4. If cos A = m cos B, and
A+B B−A
and g(x ) = − x 2 − 2 cx + b 2 cot = λ tan , then λ is
2 2
are such that min f(x ) > max g(x ), then relation m m+1
between b and c is (a) (b)
m−1 m
(a) no relation
b m+1
(b) 0 < c < (c) (d) None of these
2 m−1
(c) | c | < 2| b | 5. In a triangle, the angle are in AP and the lengths
(d) | c | > 2| b | of the two larger sides are 10 and 9,

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 respectively, then the length of the third side y 2 = 4ax. The area of the quadrilateral formed
can be by the common tangents to the chord of contact
(a) 5 ± 6 (b) 0.7 of the parabola is
(c) 15 − 6 (d) None of these 15a 3 15a 2
(a) sq units (b) sq units
6. The complex number z = x + iy which satisfy 4 4
z − 5 i
the equation 

= 1, lie on 7 a2 a2
(c) sq units (d) sq unit
z + 5 i 4 4
(a) the x-axis 1 3
13. Let ω = − + i , then value of the
(b) the straight line y = 5 2 2
(c) a circle passing through the origin 1 1 1
(d) None of the above determinant ∆ = 1 −1 − ω 2 ω 2 is
1
7. If x > 1, y > 1, z > 1 are in GP, then , 1 ω2 ω
1 + ln x
(a) 3ω (b) 3ω (ω − 1)
1 1
, are in (c) 3ω 2 (d) 3ω (1 − ω )
1 + ln y 1 + ln z
14. The harmonic mean of the root of the equation
(a) AP (b) HP
(5 + 2)x 2 − (4 + 5)x + 8 + 2 5 = 0 is
(c) GP (d) None of these
(a) 2 (b) 4
ex
8. If = B0 + B1 x + B2x 2 + K + Bn x n + K, (c) 6 (d) 8
1−x 15. Domain of the function log| x 2 − 9| is
then Bn − Bn −1 equals
1 1 (a) R (b) R − [ −3, 3]
(a) (b) (c) R − {−3, 3} (d) None of these
n! (n − 1)!
1 1 16. Let f : R → R be such that f(1) = 3 and f′ (1) = 6.
(c) − (d) 1 1/ x
n ! (n − 1)!  f(1 + x )
Then, lim  equals
x → 0  f(1) 
 sin [ x]
 , [ x] ≠ 0 (a) 1 (b) e1 / 2
9. If f(x ) =  [ x]
2
0, [ x] = 0 (c) e (d) e3
17. The value of [ a a + b a + b + c] is
where [ x] denotes the greatest integer less than
or equal to x, then lim f(x ) equals (a) [ a b c]2 (b) [ a b c]
x→ 0 (c) 2[ a b c] (d) 3[ a b c]
(a) 1 (b) 0 18. If a = − i + 2j − k , b = i + j − 3k and
(c) –1 (d) None of these c = − 4i − k , then a × (b × c ) + (a ⋅ b)c
dy (a) 5i + 5j − 15k (b) 0
10. If y(t ) is a solution of (1 + t ) − ty = 1 and
dt (c) 12j + 4k (d) −3i + 6 j − 3k
y(0) = − 1, then y(1) equal to 1
1 1 19. If I(m, n ) = ∫ t m (1 + t )n dt, then the
0
(a) − (b) e +
2 2 expression for I(m, n )in terms of I(m + 1, n − 1)
1 1 is
(c) e − (d)
2 2 2n n
(a) − I(m + 1, n − 1)
11. The locus of the mid-points of the chord of the m+1 m+1
circle x 2 + y 2 = 4 which subtends a right angle n
(b) I(m + 1, n − 1)
at the origin, is m+1
(a) x + y = 2 (b) x 2 + y 2 = 1 2n n
2 2 (c) + I(m + 1, n − 1)
(c) x + y = 2 (d) x + y = 1 m+1 m+1
12. From a point A common tangents are drawn to m
(d) I(m + 1, n − 1)
the circle x 2 + y 2 = a 2 / 2 and parabola m+1

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20. The ∆ PQR is inscribed in the circle x 2 + y 2 = 25. 27. Evaluate ∫ ( tan x + cot x ) dx
If Q and R have coordinates (3, 4) and (−4, 3),
(a) 2 tan −1 ( tan x − cot x ) + C
respectively. Then, ∠ QPR is equal to
2
π π (b) tan −1 x + C
(a) (b) 2
2 3
π π  tan x − cot x 
(c) (d) (c) 2 tan −1   +C
4 6  2 
21. The equation of directrix of the parabola (d) None of the above
y 2 + 4y + 4x + 2 = 0 is 28. In an election, number of candidates exceeds
(a) x = − 1 (b) x = 1 the number to be elected by 2. A man can vote in
3 3 56 ways. Then, the number of candidates is
(c) x = − (d) x =
2 2 (a) 5 (b) 6
22. If a > 2 b > 0, then positive value of m for which (c) 7 (d) 8
29. The curve described parametrically by
y = mx − b 1 + m2 is a common tangent to
x = t 2 + t + 1, y = t 2 − t + 1 represents
x 2 + y 2 = b 2 and (x − a )2 + y 2 = b 2 is (a) a pair of straight lines
2b a 2 − 4b 2 (b) an ellipse
(a) (b)
2b (c) a parabola
a 2 − 4b 2
(d) a hyperbola
2b b
(c) (d) x2 y2
a − 2b a − 2b 30. Tangent is drawn to ellipse + = 1 at
27 1
 π tan 2 α   π
23. If α ∈ 0,  , then x 2 + x + is always (3 3 cos θ, sin θ ), where θ ∈  0,   . Then,
 2   2 
x2 + x
greater than or equal to the value of θ such that the sum of intercept on
(a) 2 tan α (b) 1 axes made by this tangent is minimum, is
(c) 2 (d) sec 2 α π π
(a) (b)
3 6
24. If an edge of a cube measure 2 m with a possible π π
error of 0.5 cm. Find the corresponding error in (c) (d)
the calculated volume of the cube 8 4
(a) 0.6 m3 (b) 0.06 m3 31. Suppose a, b, c are in AP and a 2, b 2, c 2 are in
3
(c) 0.006 m3 (d) 0.0006 m3 GP. If a < b < c and a + b + c = , then the
2
25. Let f be twice differentiable function satisfying value of a is
f(1) = 1, f(2) = 4, f(3) = 9, then 1 1
(a) f′ ′ (x ) = 2, ∀ x ∈ R (a) (b)
2 2 2 3
(b) f′ (x ) = 5 = f′ ′ (x ). For some x ∈(1, 3) 1 1 1 1
(c) there exists atleast one x ∈(1, 3) such that (c) − (d) −
2 3 2 2
f′ ′ (x ) = 2
(d) None of the above ln (1 + ax ) − ln (1 − bx )
32. The function f(x ) = is
x
26. The order of the differential equation whose
not defined at x = 0. The value which should be
general solution is given by
assigned to f at x = 0 so that it is continuous at
y = (C1 + C 2 ) cos (x + C 3 ) − C 4 ex + C5 x = 0, is
where, C1 , C 2, C 3 , C 4 , C 5 are arbitrary constants, (a) a − b (b) a + b
is (c) ln a + ln b (d) None of these
(a) 5 (b) 4 33. Domain of definition of function
(c) 3 (d) 2 −1 π
f(x ) = sin (2x ) + for real-valued of x, is
6

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  1 1  1 1 40. If α + β + γ = π , then the value of
(a) − , (b) − ,
 4 2  2 2 sin 2 α + sin 2 β − sin 2 γ is equal to
 1 1 (a) 2 sin α (b) 2 sin α cos β sin γ
(c) − , (d) [ 0, π ]
 2 9  (c) 2 sin α sin β cos γ (d) 2 sin α sin β sin γ
34. If x dy = y(dx + y dy ), y(1) = 1 and y(x ) > 0. 41. If in a ∆ ABC
Then, y(−3) is equal to 2 cos A cos B 2 cos C a b
+ + = + ,
(a) 3 (b) 2 a b c bc ac
(c) 1 (d) 0 then b 2 + c 2 is equal to
(x − 1) ex (a) a 2 (b) ac
35. Evaluate ∫ dx
(x + 1)3 (c) bc (d) None of these
(a) 0 42. In any ∆ ABC, the least value of
(x + 1)2  sin 2 A + sin A + 1
(b) +C   is
ex  sin A 
ex (a) 3 (b) 3
(c) +C
(x + 1)2 (c) 9 (d) None of these
ex 43. Let λ and α be real
(d) + (x + 1)2 + C
(x − 1)2 λx + sin α ⋅ y + cos α ⋅ z = 0,
x + cos α ⋅ y + sin α ⋅ z = 0,
36. If a = log 2 3, b = log 2 5, c = log7 2, then
log140 63 in terms of a, b, c is − x + sin α ⋅ y − cos α ⋅ z = 0
2ac + 1 2ac + 1 has a non-trivial solution. If λ = 1, then all the
(a) (b) values of α is equals
2a + abc + 1 2a + c + a
π π
2ac + 1 (a) nπ + (b) nπ + , nπ
(c) (d) None of these 2 4
2c + ab + a
π π π
log e x (c) nπ ± (d) nπ + ,
37. Local maximum value of the function is 2 4 4
x 44. If the roots of the equation
(a) 1 (b) e
1 x 2 − 2ax + a 2 + a − 3 = 0
(c) (d) None of these are real and less than 3, then
e
(cos x + i sin x )(cos y + i sin y ) (a) a < 2 (b) 2 ≤ a ≤ 3
38. A + iB form of (c) 3 < a ≤ 4 (d) a > 4
(cot u + i )(1 + i tan v)
45. If z1 and z 2 are two complex numbers such that
is
| z1 | = | z 2 | + | z1 − z 2 |, then
(a) sin u cos v [cos (x + y − u − v)
+ i sin (x + y − u − v)] z  z 
(a) Im  1  = 0 (b) Re  1  = 0
(b) sin u cos v [cos (x + y + u + v)  z 2  z 2
+ i sin (x + y + u + v)]
z  z 
(c) sin u cos v [cos (x + y + u + v) (c) Re  1  = Im  1  (d) None of these
− i sin (x + y + u + v)  z 2  z 2
(d) None of the above 46. The number of five digits numbers that can be
39. In the set Q + of all positive rational numbers, formed without any restriction is
the operation * is defined by the formula (a) 990000 (b) 10000
ab (c) 90000 (d) None of these
a* b = . Then, the inverse of 9 with respect to
6 47. The middle term in the expansion of
n
* is  2 1 
(a) 4 (b) 3  x + 2 + 2 is
 x 
1 1
(c) (d) n
9 3 (a)
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 (2 n !) 55. The height of the chimney when it is found that
(b) −
[(n / 2)!]2 on walking towards it 50 m in the horizontal
1 ⋅ 3⋅ 5 K (2 n + 1) n line through its base, the angle of elevation of its
(c) 2
n! top changes from 30° to 60°, is
(2 n )! (a) 25 3 m (b) 25 m
(d)
(n !)2 (c) 25 4 m (d)
25
m
3
48. The value of sin (22°30′ ) is
 x3 + 1 
2+1 56. If lim  2 − (ax + b ) = 2, then
(a) (b) 2 −1 x→ ∞ x + 1 
2 2
(a) a = 1, b = 1 (b) a = 1, b = 2
2 −1 (c) a = 1, b = − 2 (d) None of these
(c) (d) None of these
2 2  | x + 2|
 , x ≠ −2
π 3π 1 − sin θ 57. If f(x ) =  tan −1 (x + 2) , then f(x ) is
49. If <θ < , then the value of is
2 2 1 + sin θ 2 , x = − 2

equal to (a) continuous at x = − 2
(a) − sec θ + tan θ (b) sec θ + tan θ (b) not continuous at x = − 2
(c) sec θ − tan θ (d) None of these (c) differentiable at x = −2
2x (d) continuous but not derivable at x = − 2.
50. If ∫ dx = k sin −1 (2x ) + C , then k is
1 − 4x 58. Let P be any point on the curve
x 2/ 3 + y 2/ 3 = a 2/ 3 . Then, the length of the
equal to
1 segment of the tangent between the coordinate
(a) log 2 (b) log 2 axes of length
2
(a) 3a (b) 4a
1 1
(c) (d) (c) 5a (d) a
2 log 2
59. The motion of a particle along a straight line is
51. The area of the region bounded by y = − 1, y = 2, described by the function x = (2 t − 3)2, where x
x = y 3 and x = 0 is is in metre and t is in second. Then, the velocity
17 1 of the particle at origin is
(a) sq units (b) sq unit
4 4 (a) 0 (b) 1
(c) 4 sq units (d) None of these (c) 2 (d) None of these
52. The mid-point of the line joining the common 2π 4π 6π
60. The value of cos + cos + cos is
points of the line 2x − 3y + 8 = 0 and y 2 = 8x is 7 7 7
(a) (3, 2) (b) (5, 6) (a) 1 (b) –1
(c) (4, − 1) (d) (2, − 3) 1 1
(c) (d) −
2 2
53. The value of cos2 48° − sin 2 12° is
61. The maximum value of 3 cos θ + 4 sin θ is
5+1 5 −1
(a) (b) (a) –5 (b) 5
8 8 (c) 25 (d) None of these
5+1
(c) (d) None of these 62. Which of the following is not a statement?
16
(a) Every set is a finite set
54. The number of solutions of sin 2 θ + 3 cos θ = 3 (b) 8 is less than 6
in [ −π , π ], is (c) Where are you going
(a) 4 (b) 2 (d) The sum of interior angles of a triangle is
(c) 0 (d) None of these 180°

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63. The least positive remainder when 72. The equation of the common tangent to the
123 × 125 × 127 is divided by 124 is curves y 2 = 8x and xy = − 1 is
(a) 4 (b) 120 (a) 3y = 9x + 2
(c) 121 (d) 130 (b) y = 2x + 1
64. The vertex connectivity of any tree is (c) 2y = x + 8
(a) one (b) two (d) y = x + 2
(c) three (d) None of these 73. If k be the perimeter of the ∆ ABC, then
65. A five digit number divisible by 3 is to be formed C B
b cos2 + c cos2 is equal to
using the digits 0, 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5, without 2 2
repetition. The total number of ways this can be (a) k (b) 2k
done, is k
(a) 216 (b) 240 (c) (d) None of these
2
(c) 600 (d) 3125
74. Let f(x ) be a positive function. Let
66. Given positive integers r > 1, n > 2 and the k
coefficient of (3r ) th and (r + 2) th terms in the I1 = ∫ xf{x(1 − x )} dx,
1−k
binomial expansion of (1 + x )2n are equal, then k
(a) n = 2 r (b) n = 2 r + 1 I2 = ∫ f{x(1 − x )} dx,
1−k
(c) n = 3r (d) None of these
I1
67. The number of solutions of where 2 k − 1 > 0, then is
I2
log 4 (x − 1) = log 2 (x − 3) is
(a) 3 (b) 1 (a) 2 (b) k
(c) 2 (d) 0 1
(c) (d) 1
x2 2
2
68. The value of lim
∫0 cos t dt
is
x2 y2
75. If P is a variable point on the ellipse = 1,+
x→ 0 x sin x a 2 b2
(a) 2 (b) 1 with AA′ as major axis. Then, the maximum
(c) 0 (d) None of these value of the area of the ∆ APA′ is
3 x (a) ab sq unit (b) 2 ab sq unit
69. The value of ∫ dx is ab
2 5− x + x (c) sq unit (d) None of these
2
(a) 1 (b) 1/2
cos A cos B cos C
(c) 2 (d) None of these 76. In a ∆ ABC, if = = and the side
a b c
70. The solution of differential equation
a = 2, then area of the triangle is
(ex + 1) y dy = (y + 1) ex dx is
(a) 1 sq unit (b) 2 sq units
(a) (ex + 1)( y + 1) = Cey 3
(c) sq units (d) 3 sq units
(b) (ex + 1)|( y + 1)| = Ce− y 2
(c) (ex + 1)( y + 1) = ± Cey 77. The area bounded by the curves y = | x | − 1 and
(d) None of the above y = − | x | + 1 is
71. The equation of the circle passing through (1, 1) (a) 1 sq unit (b) 2 sq units
and the points of intersection of
1 25 (c) 2 2 sq units (d) 4 sq units
x 2 + y 2 + 13x − 3y = 0 and 11x + y + =0 78. The value of the expression
2 2
is 3 cosec 20° − sec 20° is equal to
(a) 4x 2 + 4y 2 − 30x − 10y = 25 2 sin 20°
(a) 2 (b)
(b) 4x 2 + 4y 2 − 30x − 13y − 25 = 0 sin 40°
(c) 4x 2 + 4y 2 − 17 x − 10y + 25 = 0 4 sin 20°
(c) 4 (d)
(d) None of the above sin 40°

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 79. If in a ∆ PQR, sin P, sin Q, sin R are in AP, then 1
selection is . What is the probability that none
(a) the altitudes are in AP 3
(b) the altitudes are in HP of them will be selected?
(c) the medians are in GP 1 1
(a) (b)
(d) the medians are in AP 2 12
80. A man and a woman appears in an interview for 1
two vacancies in the same post. The probability (c) (d) None of these
4
1
of man’s selection is and that of the woman’s
4

English
Directions (Q. Nos. 1-5) In the following questions, Directions (11-15) In the following questions, choose
some of the sentences have errors and some have none. the word(s) opposite in meaning to the given word.
Find out which part of a sentence has an error. The letter 11. Suppress
of that part is your answer. If there is no error, your (a) stir up (b) rouse
answer is (d) i.e., No error. (c) urge (d) incite
1. The whole country (a)/was suffering by (b)/a 12. Loosen
financial crisis. (c)/No error. (d) (a) fasten (b) accelerate
2. I do not know where could he have gone (a)/so (c) delay (d) paste
early (b)/in the morning. (c)/No error. (d) 13. Rebellion
3. I suggest that (a)/he goes (b)/to the doctor as (a) forgiveness (b) retribution
soon as he returns from taking the examination. (c) submission (d) domination
(c)/No error. (d) 14. Idiosyncrasy
4. The introduction of tea and coffee (a)/and such (a) insanity (b) sanity
other beverages (b)/have not been without (c) generality (d) singularity
some effect. (c)/No error. (d)
15. Sanguine
5. Inspite of the roadblock (a)/the guards allowed (a) diffident (b) hopeless
us (b)/enter the restricted area to search for our (c) cynical (d) morose
friends (c)/No error. (d)
Directions (Q. Nos. 16-20)
Directions (Q. Nos. 6-10) In the following questions,
out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best
expresses the meaning of the given word.
16. (a) prioratise (b) picturise
6. Illicit (c) hesitate (d) perforate
(a) immoral (b) illegal 17. (a) mendacous (b) obnoxcious
(c) ineligible (d) illegible (c) pernicious (d) ferocious
7. Flair 18. (a) pennetrate (b) irritate
(a) talent (b) tendency (c) hesitate (d) perforate
(c) bias (d) need
19. (a) passagway (b) causeway
8. Conservation (c) subway (d) straightway
(a) preservation (b) respiration
20. (a) rapport (b) support
(c) correction (d) confusion
(c) repport (d) purport
9. Abysmal
(a) sickening (b) gloomy Directions (Q. Nos. 21-25) In the following questions,
(c) sad (d) bottomless four alternatives are given for the Idio/Phrase printed in
bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best
10. Salient expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
(a) valient (b) variant
(c) prodent (d) prominent 21. Don’t worry about the silly row. It was just a
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 (a) important matter dealt with ease (b) The exercise has already been done by us
(b) hot tea being served (c) The exercise had been already done by us
(c) commotion over a trival matter (d) The exercise is already done by us
(d) confusion and chaos 32. The main skills we seek to develop include
22. The Rajput warriors set their face against the analysing, interpreting and evaluating ideas.
invader. (a) The main skills sought by us to develop
(a) became enemies (b) turned away from include analysing, interpreting and
(c) faced difficulty (d) opposed strongly evaluating ideas
23. Syria is now currying favour with America. (b) The main skills that we are seeking to be
(a) pleasing developed include analysing, interpreting
(b) favouring and evaluating ideas
(c) obliging (c) The main skills sought to be developed by
(d) ingratiating itself with us include analysing, interpreting and
24. Our principal is not a man to mince matters. evaluating ideas
(a) to confuse issues (d) The main skills include analysing,
(b) to say something mildly interpreting and evaluating kleas which are
(c) to mix everything together sought by us to develop
(d) to be very modest 33. Who can question Gandhi’s integrity?
25. We tend to take for granted the conveniences (a) By whom Gandhi’s integrity can be
of modern life. questioned?
(a) to consider (b) to admit (b) By whom can Gandhi’s integrity be
(c) to accept readily (d) to care for questioned?
Directions (Q. Nos. 26-30) In the following questions, (c) Gandhi’s integrity can be questioned by
out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be whom?
substituted for the given words/sentence. (d) Who could have questioned Gandhi’s
26. Belief that God is in everything and that integrity?
everything is God 34. He presented me a bouquet on my birthday.
(a) Atheism (b) Pantheism (a) A bouquet is presented to me on my
(c) Scepticism (d) Animism birthday by him
27. A picture of a person or a thing drawn in such a (b) I was presented on my birthday a bouquet
highly exaggerated manner as to cause laughter by him
(a) Cartoon (b) Cacography (c) I was presented a bouquet on my birthday
(c) Cartography (d) Caricature by him
28. The state of being miserable be reft of all (d) I will be presented a bouquet on my
possessions birthday by him
(a) Dependant (b) Complacent 35. This surface feels smooth.
(c) Destitute (d) Omnipresent (a) This surface is felt smooth
29. That which cannot be called back (b) This surface is smooth when it is felt
(a) Irresponsible (b) Irrevocable (c) This surface when felt is smooth
(c) Irredeemable (d) Incalculable (d) This surface is smooth as felt
30. One who journeys from place to place
Directions (Q. Nos. 36-40) In the following questions,
(a) Quack (b) Cannibal
a part of the sentence is printed bold. Below are given
(c) Itinerant (d) Courier alternatives to the bold part at (a), (b) and (c), which
Directions (Q. Nos. 31-35) In the following questions, may improve the sentence. Choose the correct
a sentence has been given in Active Voice/Passive Voice. alternative. In case no improvement is needed, your
Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one answer is (d).
which best expresses the same sentence in Passive 36. In the desert, the sun is the master, all else
Voice/Active Voice. resigns before its merciless rays.
31. We have already done the exercise. (a) collapses (b) falls
(a) Already, the exercise has been done by us (c) retires (d) No improvement

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37. I intend to learn French next year. (b) no more space
(a) learning (b) learn (c) no more accommodation
(c) have learnt (d) No improvement (d) No improvement
38. The police needed him for armed robbery. 40. It is easy to see why cities grew on the river
(a) liked (b) was after banks
(c) were looking to (d) No improvement (a) along the river banks
(b) in the river banks
39. There is no more room for you in this
compartment. (c) upon the river banks
(a) no more seat (d) No improvement

Answers
Physics
1. (b) 2. (c) 3. (b) 4. (d) 5. (d) 6. (d) 7. (c) 8. (d) 9. (b) 10. (b)
11. (c) 12. (a) 13. (d) 14. (a) 15. (c) 16. (b) 17. (b) 18. (d) 19. (c) 20. (a)
21. (a) 22. (d) 23. (a) 24. (c) 25. (c) 26. (a) 27. (a) 28. (b) 29. (a) 30. (d)
31. (b) 32. (a) 33. (b) 34. (a) 35. (d) 36. (a) 37. (d) 38. (a) 39. (a) 40. (b)
41. (d) 42. (b) 43. (a) 44. (c) 45. (b) 46. (c) 47. (b) 48. (c) 49. (d) 50. (d)
51. (b) 52. (a) 53. (c) 54. (d) 55. (c) 56. (b) 57. (b) 58. (a) 59. (d) 60. (c)

Chemistry
1. (b) 2. (a) 3. (d) 4. (a) 5. (b) 6. (b) 7. (c) 8. (d) 9. (d) 10. (a)
11. (b) 12. (d) 13. (c) 14. (a) 15. (d) 16. (c) 17. (b) 18. (a) 19. (a) 20. (c)
21. (d) 22. (c) 23. (a) 24. (b) 25. (b) 26. (b) 27. (c) 28. (a) 29. (d) 30. (a)
31. (a) 32. (a) 33. (c) 34. (c) 35. (a) 36. (a) 37. (b) 38. (c) 39. (c) 40. (a)
41. (d) 42. (b) 43. (a) 44. (d) 45. (b) 46. (a) 47. (a) 48. (d) 49. (b) 50. (b)
51. (b) 52. (d) 53. (c) 54. (d) 55. (c) 56. (b) 57. (a) 58. (c) 59. (c) 60. (c)

Mathematics
1. (a) 2. (d) 3. (b) 4. (c) 5. (a) 6. (a) 7. (b) 8. (a) 9. (d) 10. (a)
11. (c) 12. (b) 13. (b) 14. (b) 15. (c) 16. (c) 17. (b) 18. (a) 19. (b) 20. (c)
21. (d) 22. (a) 23. (a) 24. (b) 25. (c) 26. (c) 27. (c) 28. (b) 29. (c) 30. (b)
31. (d) 32. (b) 33. (a) 34. (a) 35. (c) 36. (d) 37. (c) 38. (a) 39. (a) 40. (c)
41. (a) 42. (a) 43. (b) 44. (a) 45. (a) 46. (c) 47. (d) 48. (c) 49. (a) 50. (d)
51. (a) 52. (b) 53. (a) 54. (d) 55. (a) 56. (c) 57. (b) 58. (d) 59. (a) 60. (d)
61. (b) 62. (c) 63. (c) 64. (a) 65. (a) 66. (a) 67. (b) 68. (b) 69. (b) 70. (a)
71. (d) 72. (d) 73. (c) 74. (c) 75. (a) 76. (d) 77. (b) 78. (c) 79. (b) 80. (a)

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1. (b) 2. (a) 3. (b) 4. (c) 5. (c) 6. (b) 7. (a) 8. (a) 9. (d) 10. (d)
11. (d) 12. (a) 13. (c) 14. (c) 15. (b) 16. (a) 17. (b) 18. (a) 19. (a) 20. (c)
21. (c) 22. (d) 23. (d) 24. (a) 25. (c) 26. (b) 27. (d) 28. (c) 29. (b) 30. (c)
31. (b) 32. (b) 33. (b) 34. (c) 35. (a) 36. (d) 37. (d) 38. (c) 39. (d) 40. (a)

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 Hints & Solutions
Physics
1. Let one mole of each gas has same volume as V. 1 1
∴ = (1. 5 − 1) × [Q R 2 = ∞]
When they are mixed, then density of 0. 4 R1
mixture is
⇒ R1 = 0. 5 × 0. 4 = 0.2 m
mass of O 2 + mass of H2
ρ mixture = 5. For a stone which is thrown downwards from a
volume of O 2 + volume of H2 balloon rising upwards, the equation of motion
32 + 2 34 17 is
= = =
V +V 2V V 1
h = − ut + gt 2
2 2
Also, ρ H = 1
2 V = − 29 × 10 + × 9. 8 × (10)2
1/ 2 2
 γP 1
Now, velocity v =   or v ∝ = − 290 + 490
ρ ρ
= 200 m
vmixture  ρH 2  6. The distance between two consecutive dark or
=   bright fringes is recognised as β (fringe width)
vH 2  ρ mixture 
and that between central fringe and first dark
β
 2/ V   2 fringe on either side is .
=   =   2
 17 / V   17 
Given, spacing between second dark fringe and
2. Let the distance between the two cliffs be d. β
Since, the man is standing midway between the central fringe = β +
2
two cliffs, then the distance of man from either
3β
end is d / 2. or = 1 mm (Given)
2
The distance travelled by sound (in producing
2 λD 2
an echo) or β = × 1 mm or = mm
d 3 d 3
2 × = v × t ⇒ d = 340 × 1 = 340 m
2 2 0. 9 × 10−3
∴ λ = × 10−3 ×
3. The distance between the first dark (minima) 3 1
fringes on either side of the central maximum is ⇒ λ = 0. 6 × 10−6 m
twice the fringe width of either maximum or
∴ Wavelength of the monochromatic source
minimum.
of light
Dλ 2 × 2 × 600 × 10−9
i.e., β = 2 = λ = 600 × 10−9 m = 600 nm
d 1 × 10−3
7. The number of counts left after time t
= 2.4 × 10−3 = 2.4 mm t / T1 / 2
 1
N = N0  
4. After silvering the plane surface, plano-convex  2
lens behaves as a concave mirror of focal length 60 / T1 / 2
1 2  1
= ∴ 30 = 240 
F flens  2

But F = 0. 2 m [Q t = 1 h = 60 min]
60 / T1 / 2
∴ flens = 2 F = 2 × 0. 2 = 0. 4 m 30  1
or = 
Now, from lens maker's formula 240  2
3 60 / T1 / 2
1  1 1  1  1
= (µ − 1)  −  or   = 
flens  R1 R 2   2  2

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 Comparing the powers, we get shown as the effective capacitance in upper arm
60 in series, is given by
∴ =3
T1 / 2 C
60 6
T1 / 2 = 3
3
A B
or T1 / 2 = 20 min
8. The resistance of conductor
ρl ρl 4 8
R= = 2
A πr D
l 3 × 6 18
or R∝ C1 = = = 2µF
r2 3+ 6 9
R1 l1 r22 The effective capacitance in lower arm in series,
∴ = × is given by
R 2 l 2 r12
4 × 8 32 8
2 C2 = = = µF
2  2 8 4 + 8 12 3
= ×  =
1  1 1 Hence, the resultant capacitance in parallel is
Thermal potentials between the ends of the rods given by
are same. So, heat conducted per second 8 14
C = C1 + C 2 = 2 + = µF
Q 1 3 3
H= ∝
t R 11. Tension in the string is along the radius of
H1 R 2 1 circular path adopted by the bob; while
∴ = = =1: 8 displacement of the bob is along the
H2 R1 8 circumference of the path. Hence, again F and s
9. Using the relation are at 90° and so, W = 0.
W Q1 − Q 2 12. K max = K 0 = total energy
=
Q1 Q1 As total energy remains conserved in SHM,
hence when U is maximum in SHM, K = 0, i.e., E
W Q
or =1 − 2 is also equal to U max , i.e., U max = E = K 0 .
Q1 Q1
13. When the particle completes half revolution,
W T  Q1 T1  change in velocity
or =1 − 2 ∴ = 
Q1 T1  Q 2 T2  ∆v = [ 5 − (− 5)] m/ s = 10 m/ s
 T  Time taken to complete the half revolution is
or W = Q1 1 − 2  πr π × 5
 T1  t= = =πs
v 5
 127 + 273  ∆v 10
∴ W = 6 × 104 1 − Thus, average acceleration = = m/ s2
 227 + 273 t π
 400 14. Mass of copper liberated
or W = 6 × 104 1 −   P
 500 m = zit = z   t
V
100
= 6 × 104 ×  100 × 36 × 105 
500 = (3.3 × 10−7 )  
= 1. 2 × 104 J  33 
10. The points C and D will be at same potenitals = 3.6 kg
3 4 15. At resonant frequency
since, = . Therefore, capacitance of 2 µF will
6 8  1 
be unaffected. So, the equivalent circuit can be XL = XC  ωL = 
 ωC 

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 At frequencies higher than resonance pV
20. = constant; V = constant
frequencies T
XL > XC p
∴ = constant
i.e., behaviour is inductive. T
16. The situation is shown in figure. p 100.4p 1
∴ = ×
S T 1000 ( T + 1)
θ 1 100.4 1
= ×
T 100 (T + 1)
r=3m
1 100.4
=
P φ x A T 100T + 100
T = 250 K
21. Maximum rate of energy flow, S = E0 × H0
Wall Given, E0 = 100 V / m, H0 = 0.265 A / m
From figure, ∴ S = 100 × 0.265 = 26.5 W/ m2
x = r tan θ 22. Conservation of linear momentum gives,
∴ Velocity of P is m1 v1 + m2v2 = 0
dx  dθ  m1 v1 = − m2v2
v= = r sec 2 θ  
dt  dt  − m2v2
v1 =
dθ m1
where, = angular velocity of rotation of spot
dt  10 
Given, m1 = 10 g =   kg, m2 = 1 kg,
=ω  1000
∴ v = ωr sec 2 θ v2 = − 5 m/ s
At φ = 45°, so θ = 45° +1 × 5
∴ v1 =
Hence, v = 0.1 × 3 × sec 2 45° 10 / 1000
= 0.1 × 3 × 2 = 0. 6 m/ s or v1 = 500 m/ s
17. Using standard gas equation, 23. Work done
p1V1 p 2V 2 p1V1 T2 W = p(V 2 − V1 )
= or V 2 =
T1 T2 p 2T1 Given, p = 2 × 105 N/ m2, V1 = 50 × 10−3 m3 ,
1 × 500 × (273 − 3) V 2 = 150 × 10−3 m3
∴ V2 =
0. 5 × (273 + 27 ) ∴ W = 2 × 105 (150 − 50) 10−3
1 × 500 × 270 W = 2 × 105 × 100 × 10−3
V2 =
0. 5 × 300 W = 2 × 104 J
V 2 = 900 m3 24. In an electron gun, the control grid is given a
negative potential relative to cathode in order to
18. Amplitude is independent of wavelength,
repel the electrons so that a converging beam of
velocity and frequency of oscillation.
electrons emerges from gun.
Breaking force 1
19. Breaking stress = = constant 25. From the formula, ω =
Area LC
F F′ Given, L = 8 H,
=
 πD 2  πD 2 C = 0.5 µF = 0.5 × 10−6 F
 
 4  1
∴ ω=
F′ = 4F 8 × 0.5 × 10−6

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 1 g1 − g 2
⇒ ω= −3
= 500 ∴ L1 − L 2 =
2 × 10 π2
2
250 or (L1 − L 2 )π = g1 − g 2
⇒ ω= rad/ s
π or 0.3 × 10 = g1 − g 2
26. Total power ∴ g 2 = 981 − 3 = 978 cm/ s2
P = P1 + P2
34. Electric field due to outer plate is zero and so
P = − 4D + 2D the electric field due to inner cylindrical
P = − 2D charged conductor varies inversely as the
27. Molecular spectra due to vibrational motion lies distance from the axis.
in the microwave region of electromagnetic 35. On bending the magnet, the length of the
spectrum. Due to Kirchhoff’s law in magnet
spectroscopy the same will be absorbed.
28. During inelastic collision of two particles kinetic
energy after collision is not equal to kinetic
energy before collision. Here, KE appears in L θ/2 θ/2 L
other forms. In some cases, (KE)final < (KE)initial
such as when initial KE is converted into
internal energy of the product (as heat, elastic
A B C
or excitation energy) while in other cases
(KE)final > (KE)initial such as when internal AC = AB + BC
energy stored in the colliding particles is
 θ  θ
released. = L sin   + L sin  
 2  2
29. From the relation,
3  θ
KE = kT = 2 L sin   = 2 L sin 30°
2  2
(KE)1 T1 1
⇒ = (become k is constant) = 2L × =L
(KE)2 T2 2
Given, T1 = 300 K, T2 = 350 K 36. When a capacitor is fully charged, then no
(KE)1 300 6 current is drawn by it. When no current flows in
∴ = = the circuit, potential difference across the cell =
(KE)2 350 7
emf of cell = potential difference across the
dI
30. From the formula, ε = − L capacitor.
dt
37. For hydrogen like atom, the radius of nth orbit
Take magnitude on both sides.
n2
dI  dI rnZ = a0
| ε | = − L or ε = L Z
 dt  dt
Here, a 0 = 0.51 × 10−10 m
 2 
∴ 80 = L   ⇒ 80 = L × 40
 0.05 0.51 × 10−10
∴ rnZ = m
80 4
⇒ L= ⇒ L = 2H
40 In the ground state, n = 1
32. As same force is applied to each wire having 0.51 × 10−10 12
equal area of cross-section, so stress is same but ∴ = × 0.51 × 10−10
4 Z
extensions will be different for wires of different
materials. So, same stress but different strains ∴ Z=4
are there. So, the atom is triply ionised beryllium (Be3+ ).
g T2 g g T2 g h 6.6 × 10−34
33. L1 = 1 2 = 12 ; L 2 = 2 2 = 22 38. λ = =
4π π 4π π mv 1 × 2000
Since, length is decreased, g 2 is less than g1 . = 3.3 × 10−37 m = 3.3 × 10−27 Å

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39. From Ohm’s law 44. NOR gate is obtained when the output of OR
E 2 gate is made as the input of NOT gate. Boolean
i= = = 2 × 10−3 A
R + r 998 + 2 expression for NOR gate is
Y=A+B
2V
Symbol of NOR gate
2Ω A
Y
i B
V
Truth Table

R = 998 Ω A B C

Potential difference across the voltmeter is 0 0 1

V = iR = (2 × 10−3 ) × 998 1 0 0
= 1.996 V 0 1 0
40. Initially, due to upward acceleration apparent 1 1 0
weight of the body increases but then it
decreases due to decrease in gravity. 45. In common-emitter amplifier, the emitter
41. From law of conservation of momentum, current is much larger than the base current.
A  I
(m) 46. L = 10 log10  
 I0 
v  2 × 10−8 
∴ L = 10 log10  
θ  10−12 
O
v′ m
B (Q I0 = 10−12 W/ m2 )
L = 10 log10 (2 × 104 )

L = 10 [log10 2 + log10 (10)4 ]

mv − mv′ cos θ = 0 …(i)
mv − mv′ sin θ = 0 …(ii) L = 10 (4.3)
From Eqs. (i) and (ii), we get L = 43 decibel
θ = 45° 47. D = 360° − 2θ ⇒ 240° = 360° − 2θ
v 2θ = 120° , ∴ θ = 60°
v′ = =v 2
cos θ Then, number of images observable
360°
42. The decay equation is N= −1
A 228 60°
92 X → ZY +α
N = 6 −1
4
α-particle is nucleus of 2 He N=5
A 228
92 X → ZY + 2He4 48. Number of Cu ions liberated is
A = 228 + 4 = 232 I⋅ t
n=
Z = 92 − 2 = 90 e (valence electron)
43. Insulators have large energy gap between 1 × 10
n=
valence and conduction band (about 6 eV), 1.6 × 10−19 × 2
while semiconductors have a smaller one and
n = 3.125 × 1019
conductors, the smallest energy gap.
∴ n ≈ 3.1 × 1019

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 µ 0 2M h
49. For a magnet B = (nearly) 56. Momentum of photon, p =
4π r 3 λ
3 p2
B2  r1  Kinetic energy of photon of mass M, K =
⇒ =  2M
B1  r2 
h2
B2  x 
3
B2 1 or K=
⇒ =  ⇒ = 2 Mλ2
B1  2x  B1 8
L2
Thus, B1 : B2 = 8 : 1 approximately 57. E=
2l
50. Electromagnetic waves travel through
oscillating electric and magnetic fields whose ∴ E ∝ L2
directions are perpendicular to each other. 2
E2  L 2 
51. According to question, = 
M1 M 2 E1  L1 
= 3
d13 d2 E2  L1 + 200% of L1 
=
M1  d1 
3 3 E1  L1 

 12
⇒ =  = 
M 2  d2   18 2
 L + 2 L1  2
M1 8 = 1  = (3)
∴ =  L1 
M 2 27
E2 = 9E1
52. Effective current is the rms value. Here, 220 V is Increment in kinetic energy
the labelled value of AC which is also the rms value.
∆ E = E2 − E1
Hence,
E = 9E1 − E1
Irms = rms ∆ E = 8E1
R
220 ∆E
Irms = =8
100 × 103 E1
Irms = 2.2 mA or percentage increase = 800%
54. The refractive index of glass is the greatest for 58. The height of water in the tank becomes
violet colour and is smaller for red colour and as maximum when the volume of water flowing
δ ∝ (µ − 1) therefore deviation for violet will be into the tank per second becomes equal to the
maximum. volume flowing out per second.
55. Given, y1 = A sin (kx − ωt )
Volume of water flowing out per second
y 2 = A cos (kx − ωt )
= A 2gh
 π
or y 2 = A sin  kx − ωt +  Volume of water flowing in per second
 2
π = 70 cm3 / s
Phase difference of two waves =
2 ∴ A 2gh = 70
Q Resultant amplitude 1 2 × 980 × h = 70
4900
R = A 2 + A 2 + 2AA cos φ h= = 2.5 cm
1960
π
= A 2 + A 2 + 2A 2 cos 59. The production of X-rays is an atomic property
2 whereas the production of γ-rays is a nuclear
 π 
= 2A 2 Q cos = 0 property.
 2 
60. Wood is non-crystalline.
R = 2A

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Chemistry
1. The reaction is m ⋅ MA
Q XB =
N 2O 4 e 2NO 2 10000 + m ⋅ M A
Molecular weight of N 2O 4 = 2 × 14 + 4 × 16 m × 18
∴ 0.0125 =
= 92 1000 + m × 18
∴ Vapour density (D) of N 2O 4
12.5 + 0.225m = 18m
molecular weight
= 17.775m = 12.5
2
92 12.5
= = 46 m= = 0.70
2 17.775
D−d
From, α= 5. Formula Name
(n − 1) d
(a) Na 2S2O 3 ⋅ 5H2O hypo
46 − 30 16
α= = (b) Na 2SO 4 ⋅ 10H2O Glauber’s salt
(2 − 1) 30 30
= 0.533 = 53.3% (c) Na 2CO 3 ⋅ 10H2O Washing soda
2. Protective power of a lyophilic colloid is (d) Na(NH4 )HPO 4 Microcosmic salt
measured in terms of gold number. Lower the
tBuO– ••
value of gold number, better is the protective 6. PhCHClBr → PhC –ClBr → Ph C Cl
power of a protective colloid. Thus, the order – t -BuOH
will be 7. 3° alcohol offers resistance to oxidation. Hence,
(a)> (b)> (d)> (c) Cr 3+ ions are not formed, and the solution does
1 not turn green.
3. (a) H2(g ) → H+ (aq ) + e−
2 8. Molisch’s test is a general test for carbohydrates,
+
° − 0.0591 log [H ]
Ecell = Ecell while ninhydrin test is given by all proteins.
Nitroprusside test is given by proteins which
OH contains —SH group. Due to the presence of
(b) —CONH linkage, alkaline solution of proteins
HO
give biuret test.
O 9. Rocket propellants are a combination of an
+ 2H+ + 2e– oxidiser and fuel. Phenyl hydrazine can’t act as
O propellant.
10. Cl − = 2, 8, 8
° − 0.0591 log [ H+ ]2
Ecell = Ecell
O 2− = 2, 8
(c) Ag(s) → Ag + (aq )
Na + = 2, 8
° − 0.0591 log [Ag + ]
Ecell = Ecell
Mg 2+ = 2, 8
(d) Ag(s) + Cl − (aq ) → AgCl(s) + e−
1 Cl − contains same number of electrons in
Ecell = E°cell − 0.0591 log outermost and penultimate shells.
[Cl – ]
11. Mixture of MgCl 2 and MgO is called Sorel’s
Thus, in case (d), the Ecell increases with cement. It is MgCl 2 ⋅ 5MgO ⋅ xH2O.
increase in the concentration of ions.
12. Substracting equation (II) from (I), we get
4. According to Raoult’s law, “Relative lowering of
SR → SM , ∆H = + 2.5 kJ
vapour pressure = mole fraction of solute”
Thus, SR to SM transition is an endothermic
(X B ) = 0.0125
reaction.

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13. (a) PSC (polar stratospheric clouds) are special 15. H4 P2O7 (pyrophosphoric acid) is tetrabasic
type of clouds formed over Antarctica in because it gives four H+ ions.
winter that play important role in ozone O O
layer depletion.  
HO — P—O — P—OH
(b) PCB (poly chlorinated biphenyls) are toxic
 
chemicals with high stability and resistance OH OH
to oxidation. These are used for fluids in
transformers and capacitors. 16. Bond angles of ClF3 , PF3 , NF3 and BF3 are
(c) BOD (biochemical oxygen demand) is a 80°90′ , 101°, 106° and 120° respectively.
measure of dissolved oxygen that would be 17. Isotonic species have the same the number of
needed by the microorganisms to oxidise neutrons.
organic and inorganic compounds present in No. of neutrons in
14
polluted water. 6C = 14 − 6 = 8
(d) COD (chemical oxygen demand) is the 14
amount of oxygen, in ppm, that would be 7 N = 14 − 7 = 7
19
required to oxidise the contaminants. 9 F = 19 − 9 = 10
15
14. For a first order reaction 7 N = 15 − 7 = 8
2.303 a 17
k= log 9F = 15 − 7 = 8
t a−x
12
6 C = 12 − 6 = 6
At half-time,
14 15 17
a Hence, 6 C , 7 N , 9 F are isotonic.
x=
2 18. K[Co(CO)4 ]
2.303 a +1+ x+ 0×4=0
∴ k= × log
1.6 a−
a ∴ x = −1
2 19. The metal placed above in electrochemical
2.303 series can displace the metals placed below
= × log 2
1.6 from their salt solution.
2.303 The order of given metals in the series is Zn, Fe,
= × 0.3010 Cu, Ag. Thus, Zn metal can displace all other
1.6
three metals from their salt solutions.
= 0.4332
20. Magic numbers are 2, 8, 20, 28, 50 or 82 protons
For 90% completion, or 2, 8, 20, 28, 50, 82 or 126 neutrons in the
x = 0.9a nucleus. These numbers impart stability to the
2.303 a nucleus.
∴ k= log (a) 13 Al 27 , no. of neutrons = 27 − 13 = 14
t a − 0.9a
56
2.303 a
(b) 26 Fe , no. of neutrons = 56 − 26 = 30
0.4332 = log 209
(c) 83 Bi , no. of neutrons = 209 − 83 = 126
t 0.1 a
(d) 92 U 238 , no. of neutrons = 238 − 92 = 146
2.303
= log 10
t 21. [H3O+ ] = K a × C

=
2.303
×1 = 4 × 10−10 × 2.5 × 10−1
t
2.303 = 10−10 = 10−5 M
t=
0.4332 Q pH = − log [ H3O+ ]
= 5.3 min ∴ pH = − log (10−5 ) = 5

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22. ∆H = ms∆T = (125 + 10.5) × 1 × 3.1 30. 29 Cu = 2, 8, 18, 1
420.05 = 1s2, 2 s2 2p 6 , 3s2 3p 6 3d10 , 4s1
= 420.05 cal = cal/g
10.5
∴ Quantum numbers for 4s1 electron are
= 40 cal/g = 167.7 J/g 1
n = 4, l = 0, m = 0, s = +
O 2
2s 2p
[O]
23. HOOC.(CH2)4.COOH 31. 5 B(G.S.) =
Adipic acid
2s 2p

24. The conversion of —CN to —CH2NH2 by B(E.S.) =

catalytic reduction is called Mendius reaction. sp2-hybridisation

25. + Br2 Due to sp 2-hybridisation, BF3 has trigonal

Br
planar structure.
Br
w
7 32. Normality, N =
26. No. of atoms of A from corners of unit cell = E⋅ V
8
10 g
No. of atoms of B from faces of unit cell = 3 =
100
7 60 × L
∴ A : B = : 3 = 7 : 24 1000
8
= 1.66 N
Thus, formula of the compound is A7 B24 .
27. The elements of II period show similar O O
 
properties as the elements of III period, which 33. H—O — S —O —O — S —O — H
are diagonally placed to them. This is known as  
diagonal relationship. O O
II Period : Li Be B C N Q 2O-atoms are in peroxide linkage
III Period : Na Mg Al Si P ∴ Their oxidation state = − 1

28. Molecular weight of X 4O 6 = (4a + 96) and, oxidation state of remaining 6O-atoms
= −2
Q (4a + 96)g X 4O 6 contains X = 4ag
4a × 10 Oxidation state of H-atoms = + 1
∴ 10 g X 4O 6 contains X =
4a + 96 Let oxidation state of S atom = x
4a × 10 S2 H2 O6 O2
5.72 =
4a + 96 ∴ 2 x + 2(+1) + 6(−2) + 2(−1) = 0
22.88a + 549.12 = 40a 2 x + 2 − 12 − 2 = 0
17.12 a = 549.12 x=+6
a = 32.07 amu. 34. Reaction (a) and (b) are exothermic and
29. Formula Name spontaneous so do not need catalyst. On the
other hand, conversion of SO 2 into SO 3 need
(a) ZnO Philosopher’s wool catalyst. Catalyst used for this reaction may be
(b) ZnS + BaSO 4 Lithopone Pt or V 2O 5 (contact process) or NO (lead
chamber process)
(c) ZnSO 4 ⋅ 7H2O White vitriol
2 5 V O
(d) ZnO ⋅ CoO Rinmann’s green 2SO 2 + O 2 → 2SO 3

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35. N 2(g ) + 3H2(g ) s 2NH3 (g ) + 22 kcal 39. In transcription, synthesis of RNA takes place
while in translation, synthesis of protein occurs
Q Activation energy for the forward reaction
in the cytoplasm of the cell.
= 50 kcal
40. Penicillin G is a narrow spectrum antibiotics. It
∴ Activation energy for the backward reaction
is effective against single organism or disease.
= 50 + 22 = 72 kcal
NH2 OHC N HC
COOH
∆
36. CH2 → CH3COOH+ CO 2
COOH 41. +
–H2O
Malonic acid
CH2COOH CH2CO Aniline Benzaldehyde Schiff’s base
 →  O or anils
CH2COOH CH2CO
42. Only A and C are anomers.
Succinic acid
A and B
hν  are structural isomers.
37. CHCl 3 + Cl 2 → CCl 4 + HCl B and C 
Carbon tetra
chloride or pyrene 43. According to IUPAC nomenclature is
OH O
bicyclo (2,1,0) pentane.
CrO2Cl2 [ O]
38. 44. CH3CH2OH → CH3CHO
or [O] K 2Cr2O7 /H 2SO4
[ O] NaOH + CaO
→ CH3COOH →
O K 2Cr2O7 /H 2SO4 ∆
[A]
Cl 2 aq. KOH
OH OH CH4 → CH3Cl → CH3OH
–KCl

K2S2O8 45. PDI abbreviates as polydispersity index of

OH– polymer.
M
PDI = w
Mn
OH
[B] For natural polymers, PDI = 1
Mechanism and for synthetic polymers, PDI > 1

s O—SO3K 46. Diamagnetic species have all electrons paired,

O— whereas paramagnetic species have unpaired
–KSO4–
O—SO3K electrons.
H2 = σ1s2
O –
—OSO 3K
No. of unpaired electron = 0 ⇒ diamagnetic
H–2 = σ1s, σ * 1s1
No. of unpaired electron = 1 ⇒ paramagnetic
H2− = σ1s1
H3O+ – No. of unpaired electron = 1 ⇒ paramagnetic
O— —OSO3K
He2+ = σ 1s2, σ * 1s1
No. of unpaired electron = 1 ⇒ paramagnetic
HO— —OH
47. Non-metals are electronegative in nature.

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48. Q ∆G = ∆H − T∆S rH M He
53. Q =
At equilibrium, ∆G = 0 rHe MH
∴ ∆H = T∆S
4
∆H = 273 × (60.01 − 38.20) = = 2 = 1. 4
2
= 5954.13 J mol −1 = 5.954 kJ mol −1
∴ rH : rHe = 1. 4 : 1
≈ 6 kJ mol –1
NH2
∆
49. P4 + 3NaOH+ 3H2O → PH3
White Phosphene
NHCOCH3
phosphorus 54.
+ 3NaH2PO 2
Sodium hypophosphate
1000 ⋅ K b ⋅ w COCH3
50. Q ∆Tb = ×i
m⋅ W
w Above reaction is an example of rearrangement
∴ ∆Tb ∝ i ⋅ (Q K b = constant) reaction.
W
m⋅
1000 55. Temporary hardness of water is due to the
or ∆Tb ∝ i ⋅ M presence of bicarbonates of calcium and
w
(Q Molality = and assuming, magnesium while permanent hardness is due to
W
m⋅ the presence of soluble chlorides and sulphates
1000 of calcium and magnesium.
Molarity, M = molality, m)
56. Vasopressin, oxytocin, insulin, angiotensin, are
Now, for the given solutions,
peptide hormones whereas thyroid, adrenaline
(a) For 0.08 M BaCl 2, i ⋅ M = 3 × 0.08 = 0.24
are amine hormones.
(b) For 0.15 M KCl, i ⋅ M = 2 × 0.15 = 0.30
(c) For 0.10 M glucose, i ⋅ M = 1 × 0.10 = 0.10 57. Indigo is a vat dye. Vat dyes are insoluble in
(d) For 0.06 M Ca(NO 3 )2, i ⋅ M = 3 × 0.06 water and cann’t be applied directly.
= 0.18
58. Solder is an alloy of tin and lead. Its melting
Hence, ∆Tb is maximum for 0.15 M KCl point is quite low, hence, it is very useful in
solution.
stitching ICs in various electrical instruments.
51. No. of unpaired electrons in Fe = 5
59. Hg 2+
2 and Pb
2+
have been placed in I group of
Magnetic moment, µ = n(n + 2) = 5(5 + 2)
= 35 = 5.92 BM basic radicals as their K sp are less than the II
O group ions (Hg 2+ , Cd2+ ). Hence, only these will
COOC2H5 (i) NaOH/∆ precipitate.
52. + ⊕
(ii) H3O
60.
O
COOH 2πe− ⇒ 4 × 0 + 2 = 4n + 2

∴ According to Huckel rule, cyclopropenyl

O
∆ (decarboxylation)
carbocation is aromatic in nature.
–CO2

NaOH H3C
C—CH—C—CH3
ketol condensation H C
5 2
OH CH3 O

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Mathematics
22 32 42  A + B  m + 1  B − A
1. Let S = 1 + + + +K ⇒ cot   =  tan  
2! 3! 4 !  2   m − 1  2 
n2 n A+B  B − A
∴ Tn = = But, cot = λ tan   (given)
n ! (n − 1)! 2  2 
n −1 + 1 1 1 m+1
⇒ Tn = = + ⇒ λ=
(n − 1)! (n − 2)! (n − 1)! m−1
1 1 5. Let the angles be A = x − d, B = x, C = x + d,
∴ Sn = ΣTn = Σ +Σ
(n − 2)! (n − 1)! Then, x − d + x + x + d = 180°
=e+ e ⇒ 3x = 180° ⇒ x = 60°
= 2e Therefore, two larger angles are B and C.
Hence, b = 9 and c = 10.
2. We have, f(x ) = (x + b )2 + 2 c 2 − b 2
Now,
⇒ min f(x ) = 2 c 2 − b 2 c2 + a 2 − b2
cos B =
and g(x ) = b 2 + c 2 − (x + c )2 2ac
⇒ max g(x ) = b 2 + c 2 1 100 + a 2 − 81
⇒ =
2 20a
Thus, min f(x ) > max g(x )
⇒ a 2 − 10a + 19 = 0
⇒ 2 c2 − b2 > b2 + c2
⇒ a = 5± 6
⇒ c 2 > 2 b 2 ⇒ | c | > 2| b |
z − 5i
3. Let z1 = γ1 (cos θ1 + i sin θ1 ). 6. = 1 ⇒ | z − 5 i | =| z + 5 i |
z + 5i
z 
Given that,  1  = 1  Using definition | z − z1 | = | z − z 2 | gives
z2   
 Perpendicular bisector of z1 and z 2. 
⇒ | z1 | = | z 2 | ⇒ | z1 | = | z 2 | = γ1
y
Now, arg (z1z 2 ) = 0 ⇒ arg (z1 ) + arg (z 2 ) = 0
⇒ arg (z 2 ) = − θ1 (0, 5)
Therefore, z 2 = γ 1 (cos (−θ1 ) + i sin (−θ1 )
= γ1 (cos θ1 − i sin θ1 ) = z1 O
x′ x
⇒ z 2 = (z1 ) = z1 ⇒ z 2z 2 = z1z 2
⇒ | z 2 |2 = z1z 2 (0, –5)

4. We have, cos A = m cos B y′

cos A m
⇒ =
cos B 1 ⇒ Perpendicular bisector of points (0, 5) and
(0, − 5).
On applying componendo and dividendo rule,
whch lies on y-axis.
we get
cos A + cos B m + 1 7. Let the common ratio of the GP be r. Then,
⇒ = y = x r and z = x r 2.
cos A − cos B m − 1
A + B  B − A ⇒ ln y = ln x + ln r and ln z = ln x + 2 ln r
2 cos   cos  
 2   2  m+1 Putting A = 1 + ln x, D = ln r
⇒ = 1 1
A + B  B − A m−1 Then, = ,
2 sin   sin  
 2   2  1 + ln x A

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 1
=
1
=
1
=
1 Since, RHL ≠ LHL
1 + ln y 1 + ln xr 1 + ln x + ln r A + D ∴ Limit does not exist.
1 1 1 dy  t  1
and = = 10. Here, −  y= and y(0) = − 1
1 + ln z 1 + ln x + 2 ln r A + 2D dt  1 + t  1+ t
Here we see that A, A + D and A + 2 D are in AP. which represents linear differential equation of
1 1 1 first order.
∴ , and are in HP.
A A+D A + 2D  t  ( t +1 −1)
−∫   dt −∫ dt
1 + t  1+t
1 1 1 IF = e =e
Therefore, , , , are in HP.
1 + ln x 1 + ln y 1 + ln z = e− t + log (1 + t )
8. We have, = e− t (1 + t )
x
e ∴ Required solution is
= B0 + B1 x + B2x 2 + K + Bn x n + K
1−x y(IF ) = [ ∫ Q ⋅ (IF ) dt] + C
⇒ e x(1 − x)−1 = B0 + B1x + B2x2 + K + Bn xn + K 1
ye− t (1 + t ) = ∫ e− t (1 + t ) dt + C
 x x2 x n −1 xn  1+ t
⇒ 1 + + +K+ + + K ×
 1 ! 2! (n − 1)! n !  = ∫ e− t dt + C = − e− t + C
(1 + x + x 2 + K + x n −1 + x n + . . . ∞ ) At t = 0, y = − 1
2 n
= B0 + B1 x + B2x + K + Bn x + K ∴ −1(1 + 0) = − e0 + C
On comparing the coefficients of x n and x n −1 ⇒ C=0
on both sides, we get ∴ ye (1 + t ) = − e− t
−t

1 1 1 1 t =1
+ +K+ + + 1 = Bn At
n ! (n − 1)! 2! 1 ! ye (1 + 1) = − e−1
−1
1 1 1 1
and + +K+ + +1 ⇒ y=−
1
(n − 1)! (n − 2)! 2! 1 ! 2
= Bn − 1 11. As, we have to find the locus of mid-point of
1 chord and we know perpendicular drawn from
Bn − Bn −1 =
n! centre to the chord, it bisects the chord.
 sin [ x]
 , [ x] ≠ 0 A
9. As, f(x ) =  [ x]
2
0, [ x] = 0 45°
(h , k )

90°
O
 sin [ x] C
 , x ∈ R − [ 0, 1)
⇒ f(x ) =  [ x] 2
0, 0 ≤ x <1 B
∴ RHL at x = 0
Given, ∠ OAB = 90°
sin [ 0 + h]
lim f(x ) = lim =0 Also, OC bisects the ∠ AOB
x → 0+ x → 0 [ 0 + h]
∴ ∠ COA = ∠ OAC = 45°
LHL at x = 0 OC 2
In ∆ OAC, = sin 45° ⇒ OC = = 2
sin [ 0 − h] OA 2
lim f(x ) = lim
x → 0− h → 0 [ 0 − h] ∴ h 2 + k 2 = OC 2
sin (−1) ⇒ h 2 + k 2 = ( 2)2
= lim = sin 1
h→ 0 −1

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 or x 2 + y 2 = 2 is required equation of locus of 14. Let α, β be the roots of given quadratic equation.
mid-point of chord subtending right angle at Then,
centre. 4+ 5 8+ 2 5
α+β= and αβ =
12. Equation of any tangent of the parabola, 5+ 2 5+ 2
a Again, H be the harmonic mean between α and
y 2 = 4ax is y = mx + . This line will touch the
m 2αβ 16 + 4 5
a2 β, then H = = =4
circle x 2 + y 2 = . α+β 4+ 5
2
y 15. For x = − 3, 3;| x 2 − 9| = 0
E
Therefore, log| x 2 − 9| does not exist at
B x=a
x = − 3, 3
2
a/

Hence, domain of function is R − {−3, 3}.

x=

x′ x
A k O L
1/ x
(–a, 0)  f(1 + x )
C 16. Let y= 
y′
D  f(1) 
1
∴ BC = 2 OB2 − OK 2 ⇒ log y = [log f(1 + x ) − log f(1)]
x
a2 a2 [log f(1 + x ) − log f(1)]
=2 − ⇒ lim log y = lim
x→ 0 x→ 0 x
2 4
 1 
a2 ⇒ lim log y = lim  f′ (1 + x )
=2 =a x→ 0 x → 0  f(1 + x ) 
4
and we know that DE is the latusrectum of the (using L’ Hospital’s rule)
f′ (1) 6
parabola, so its length is 4a. = = =2
f(1) 3
Thus, area of trapezium BCDE
1 ⇒ lim y = e2
= (BC + DE)(KL ) x→ 0
2
17. Now, [ a a + b a + b + c]
1  3a 
= (a + 4a ) = [ a × (a + b)] ⋅ (a + b + c )
2  2 
= (a × b)⋅ (a + b + c ) = (a × b)⋅ c
15a 2
= sq units = [ a b c]
4
18. a = − i + 2j − k , b = i + j − 3k , c = − 4i − k
13. Applying R 2 → R 2 − R1 ; R 3 → R 3 − R1 , the
given determinant becomes ∴ a × (b × c ) + (a ⋅ b)c = (a ⋅ c ) b
1 1 = (4 + 1)(i + j − 3k )
1
= 5i + 5j − 15k
∆= 0 −2 − ω 2 ω2 − 1
1
0 ω −1 19. Here, I(m, n ) = ∫ t m (1 + t )n dt
ω2 − 1 0
2 2 2
= 1[(ω − 1)(−2 − ω ) − {(ω − 1)(ω − 1)}] [We apply integration by parts, taking (1 + t )n
− 1(0) + 1(0) as first and t m as second function]
2 2 2
= (−2 − ω )(ω − 1) − (ω − 1) 1
 t m +1 
3 2
= − 2ω + 2 − ω + ω − (ω + 1 − 2ω ) 4 2 I(m, n ) = (1 + t )n ⋅ 
 m + 1
0
= − 2ω + 1 + ω 2 − (ω + 1 − 2ω 2 )
1 t m +1
= 3ω 2 − 3ω − ∫ n(1 + t )n − 1 ⋅ dt
0 m+1
= 3ω (ω − 1)

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 2n n 1 n −1 +1 | ma − 0 − b 1 + m2|
= −
m+1 m+1 ∫ 0 (1 + t ) ⋅ tm dt and =b
m2 + 1
2n n
∴ I(m, n ) = − ⋅ I(m + 1, n − 1)
m+1 m+1 ⇒ | ma − b 1 + m2 | = | − b 1 + m2 |

20. Let O is the point on centre and P is the point on ⇒ m2a 2 − 2 abm 1 + m2 + b 2(1 + m2 )
circumference. Therefore, angle QOR is double
the angle QPR. So, it is sufficient to find the = b 2(1 + m2 )
angle QOR.
y ⇒ ma − 2 b 1 + m2 = 0

Q(3, 4) ⇒ m2a 2 = 4b 2(1 + m2 )

(–4, 3)R ⇒ m2(a 2 − 4b 2 ) = 4b 2
x′ x
O
2b
⇒ m=
P a − 4b 2
2

y′  π
23. Here, α ∈ 0,  ⇒ tan α is (+ve)
 2
4−0 4
Now, slope of OQ, m1 = = a+b
3− 0 3 As, we know, if a, b > 0 ⇒ ≥ ab
3− 0 3 2
Slope of OR, m2 = =− i.e., AM ≥ GM
−4 − 0 4
Again, m1 m2 = − 1 tan 2 α
x2 + x +
Therefore, ∠ QOR = 90° x2 + x tan 2 α
90° ∴ ≥ x2 + x ⋅
Which implies that ∠ QPR = = 45° . 2 x2 + x
2
(using AM ≥ GM)
21. We have, y 2 + 4y + 4x + 2 = 0
tan 2 α
⇒ (y + 2)2 + 4x − 2 = 0 ⇒ x2 + x + ≥ 2 tan α
x2 + x
 1
⇒ (y + 2)2 = − 4  x − 
 2 24. Let x be the length of an edge of a cube and V be
1 the volume of that cube.
Replace, y + 2 = Y, x − = X
2 ∴ V = x3
We have, Y 2 = − 4X On differentiating w.r.t. x, we get
dV
This is a parabola with directrix at X = 1 = 3x 2
1 dx
⇒ x − =1
2 Let δV be error in V and corresponding error δx
3 in x.
⇒ x= dV
2 ∴ δV = δx = 3x 2 δx
dx
22. Given, y = mx − b 1 + m2 touches both the 0.5
circles. Given that, x = 2 m and δx = 0.5 cm = m
100
So, distance from centre = Radius of both the
 0.5 
circles ∴ δV = 3(2)2  
 100
| − b 1 + m2 | 12 × 0.5 6
∴ =b = = = 0.06 m3
2
m +1 100 100

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25. Let g(x ) = f(x ) − x 2 1
1+
⇒ g(x ) has atleast 3 real roots which are = 2∫ t2 dt
x = 1, 2, 3 (by mean value theorem) 1
t2 + − 2+ 2
⇒ g′ (x ) has atleast 2 real roots in x ∈(1, 3) t2
1
⇒ g′ ′ (x ) has atleast 1 real root in x ∈(1, 3) 1+
⇒ f′ ′ (x ) = 2 for atleast one x ∈(1, 3) = 2∫ t2 dt
2
 1 2
26. We have,  t −  + ( 2)
 t
y = (C1 + C 2 ) cos (x + C 3 ) − C 4 ex + C5 …(i) du
= 2∫
⇒ y = (C1 + C 2 ) cos (x + C 3 ) − C 4 ex ⋅ eC5 u 2 + ( 2)2
Now, let C1 + C 2 = A, C 3 = B, C 4 eC5 = C 1  1
where, u=t− ⇒ du = 1 + 2  dt
⇒ y = A cos (x + B) − Ce x
…(ii) t  t 
On differentiating w.r.t. x, we get 2  u
⇒ I= tan −1   + C
dy 2  2
= − A sin (x + B) − Cex …(iii)
dx
 tan x − cot x 
Again, differentiating w.r.t. x, we get = 2 tan −1   +C
 2 
d2y
= − A cos (x + B) − Cex …(iv) 28. Let number of candidates be n. Therefore, n − 2
dx 2
are to be elected and so one can vote up to
d2y (n − 2). Hence, number of ways in which one
⇒ = − y − 2Cex
dx 2 can vote
d2y = n C1 + n C 2 + K + n C n − 2 = 56 (given)
⇒ 2
+ y = − 2Cex …(v)
dx n n n n
⇒ 2 − ( C 0 + C n − 1 + C n ) = 56
Again, differentiating w.r.t. x, we get
⇒ 2n − n = 58 ⇒ 2n = 58 + n
d3 y dy
+ = − 2Cex …(vi) Which is satisfied by n = 6 only.
dx 3 dx
29. We have, x = t2 + t + 1 …(i)
d3 y
dy d2y
⇒ + = + y [from Eq. (v)] and 2
y=t −t+1 …(ii)
dx 3 dx dx 2
2
which is a differential equation of order 3. Now, x + y = 2(1 + t ) …(iii)
and x − y = 2t …(iv)
27. Let I = ∫ ( tan x + cot x ) dx
Now, from Eqs. (iii) and (iv), we get
tan x + 1   x − y 
2
=∫ dx x + y = 2 1 + 
tan x  
  2  

Put tan x = t 2
 4 + x 2 + y 2 − 2xy 
⇒ sec 2 x dx = 2 t dt ⇒ x + y = 2 
 4 
2 t dt 2t
⇒ dx = = dt ⇒ x 2 + y 2 − 2xy − 2x − 2y + 4 = 0 …(v)
1 + tan 2 t 1 + t 4
∴ On comparing with
t2 + 1 2t
∴ I=∫ ⋅ dt ax 2 + 2hxy + by 2 + 2gx + 2fy + c = 0
t2 t4 + 1
We get, a = 1, b = 1, c = 4, h = − 1, g = − 1,
t2 + 1 f = −1
= 2∫ dt
t4 + 1 Q ∆ = abc + 2fgh − af 2 − bg 2 − ch 2

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 Now, ∆ = 1 ⋅ 1 ⋅ 4 + 2(−1)(−1)(−1) − 1 × (−1)2 1 1 
2
⇒ =  − D 2
− 1 × (−1)2 − 4(−1)2 16  4 
1 1
= 4 − 2−1 −1−4 ⇒ − D2 = ±
4 4
= − 4 therefore, ∆ ≠ 0
1
and ab − h 2 = 1 ⋅ 1 − (1)2 = 1 − 1 = 0 ⇒ D 2 =(Q D = 0 is not possible)
2
So, it is equation of a parabola. 1
⇒ D=±
30. Equation of tangent is drawn at a 2
(3 3 cos θ, sin θ ) to the curve 1 1
∴ a= ±
x2 y2 2 2
+ =1
27 1 1 1
So, out of the given value a = − is the right
x cos θ y sin θ 2 2
is + =1
3 3 1 choice.
Thus, sum of intercepts 32. For f(x ) to be continuous, we must have
= (3 3 sec θ + cosec θ ) = f(θ ) (say)
f(0) = lim f(x )
⇒ f′ (θ ) = 3 3 sec θ tan θ − cosec θ cot θ x→ 0
3
3 3 sin θ − cos θ 3 log (1 + ax ) − log (1 − bx )
= ∴ lim
sin 2 θ cos2 θ x→ 0 x
a log (1 + ax ) b log (1 − bx )
Put f′ (θ ) = 0 = lim +
1 x→ 0 ax − bx
⇒ sin 3 θ = cos3 θ
33 / 2  log (1 + x ) 
= a ⋅1 + b ⋅1 using, xlim = 1
1  →0 x 
⇒ tan θ =
3 =a+b
π ∴ f(0) = a + b
⇒ θ=
6 π
33. Here, f(x ) = sin −1 (2x ) + , to find domain,
31. Since, a, b, c are in AP. 6
∴ a = A − D, b = A, c = A + D we must have,
π  π π
Where, A is the first term and D is the common sin −1 (2x ) + ≥ 0  but − ≤ sin −1 θ ≤ 
difference of an AP. 6  2 2
3 π π
Given, a+b+c= ∴ − ≤ sin −1 (2x ) ≤ sin
2 6 2
3  π  π
⇒ (A − D ) + A + (A + D ) = ⇒ sin  −  ≤ 2x ≤ sin  
2  6  2
3
⇒ 3A = ⇒ −
1
≤ 2x ≤ 1
2 2
1
⇒ A= ⇒
1
− ≤x≤
1
2 4 2
1 1 1  1 1
∴ The numbers are − D, , + D ⇒ x∈ − ,
2 2 2  4 2
2 2
1  1 1  34. x dy = y (dx + y dy ), y > 0
Also,  − D , ,  + D are in GP.
2  4 2  ⇒ x dy − y dx = y 2 dy
2 2 2 x dy − y dx
 1 1  1  ⇒ = dy
⇒   =  − D  + D y2
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  x log e x
37. Let f(x ) =
⇒ − d   = dy
 y x
On differentiating, w.r.t. x, we get
On integrating both sides, we get
1 log e x
x
= −y + C …(i) f′ (x ) = −
y x2 x2
For maximum or minimum value of f(x ),
As y(1) = 1 ⇒ x = 1, y = 1
Put f′ (x ) = 0
∴ C=2
1 − log e x
∴ Eq. (i) becomes ⇒ =0
x x2
+y=2 ⇒ log e x = 1
y
⇒ x = e, which lies in (0, ∞ ).
Again, for x = −3
For x = e, f′ ′ (x ) = − ve
⇒ −3 + y 2 = 2y
Hence, y is maximum at x = e and its maximum
⇒ y 2 − 2y − 3 = 0 log e e 1
value = =
⇒ (y + 1)(y − 3) = 0 e e
As y > 0, we take y = 3, (neglecting y = − 1) 38. LHS
x (cos x + i sin x )(cos y + i sin y )
(x − 1)e = sin u cos v
35. Let I=∫ dx (cos u + i sin u )(cos v + i sin v)
(x + 1)3
= sin u cos v eix ⋅ eiy ⋅ e− iu ⋅ e− iv
 x + 1 − 2 x
⇒ I=∫  3 
e dx = sin u cos v [cos (x + y − u − v)
 (x + 1) 
+ i sin (x + y − u − v)]
 1 2  x
=∫ 2
− 3
e dx 39. Let e be the identity,
(x + 1) (x + 1)  ∴ a* e = a
1 1 ae
= ∫ ex ⋅ dx − 2 ∫ ex dx ⇒ =a
(x + 1)2 (x + 1)3 6
Applying integrating by parts, we get ⇒ e=6

  Q a * a −1 = e
1 (−2)
= ex − ∫ ex dx
 (x + 1)2
(x + 1)3
 ∴ a * a −1 = 6

− 2 ∫ ex
1
dx aa −1
3 ⇒ =6
(x + 1) 6
e x 6×6
= +C ⇒ a −1 =
(x + 1)2 a
6 × 6
Note We can use the formula ∴ 9 −1 = =4
9
∫ e [ f(x) +
x
f ′ ( x )] dx = e x f ( x ) + C
40. ∴ sin 2 α + sin (β − γ ) sin (β + γ )
36. Now, log140 63 = log (3 × 3 × 7 )
22 × 5 × 7
= sin 2 α + sin (π − α ) sin (β − γ )
log 2 (3 × 3 × 7 )log 2 3 + log 2 3 + log 2 7
= = = sin α [sin α + sin (β − γ )]
log 2 (2 × 5 × 7 ) 2 log 2 2 + log 2 5 + log 2 7
2

= sin α [sin (π − (β + γ )) + sin (β − γ )]

1
2a + = sin α [sin (β − γ ) + sin (β + γ )]
c 2ac + 1
= =
2+ b +
1 2c + bc + 1 = 2 sin α sin β cos γ
c

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41. We have,
2 cos A cos B 2 cos C
+ + =
a
+
b 45. Q | z1 | = | z 2 | + | z1 − z 2 |
a b c bc ac ⇒ | z1 | − | z 2 | = | z1 − z 2 |
On multiplying both sides by abc
⇒ (| z1 | − | z 2 |)2 = | z1 − z 2 |2
⇒ 2 bc cos A + ac cos B + 2 ab cos C = a 2 + b 2
⇒ | z1 |2 + | z 2 |2 − 2| z1 || z 2 | = | z1 |2 + | z 2 |2
2 2 (c 2 + a 2 − b 2 )
2
⇒ (b + c − a ) + − 2| z1 || z 2 | cos (θ1 − θ 2 )
2
⇒ cos (θ1 − θ 2 ) = 1
+ (a 2 + b 2 − c 2 ) = a 2 + b 2
⇒ θ1 − θ 2 = 0
⇒ (c 2 + a 2 − b 2 ) = 2 a 2 − 2 b 2 ⇒ arg (z1 ) − arg (z 2 ) = 0
⇒ b2 + c2 = a 2 z
⇒ 1 is purely real.
z2
sin 2 A + sin A + 1 1
42. = sin A + +1 z 
sin A sin A ⇒ lm  1  = 0
 z 2
 2 
1 
=  sin A −  + 3 ≥ 3 46. Since, total number of numbers 1 to 5 digits are
 sin A   99999 and total number of numbers 1 to 4 digits
 
are 9999.
43. The given system has a non-trivial solution, if
Hence, the total number of numbers of exactly 5
λ sin α cos α
digits = 99999 − 9999 = 90000.
1 cos α sin α = 0 n
 1 
n  1 
2
 1
2n
−1 sin α − cos α 47. Q  x 2 + 2 + 2 =  x +   =  x + 
 x   x    x
By expanding the determinant along (C1 ), we
get The number of terms in the expansion of
2n
2 2
λ (− cos α − sin α ) − 1 (− sin α cos α  1
x +  is 2n + 1 which is odd. Therefore,
 x
− sin α cos α )
2 2 (n + 1)th term will be middle term.
− 1 (sin α − cos α ) = 0
n
 1
λ = sin 2α + cos 2α ∴ Tn + 1 = 2n
C n (x )2n − n  
 x
For λ = 1, sin 2α + cos 2α = 1 1
2n
= C n xn ⋅
1 1 1 xn
⇒ sin 2α + cos 2α =
2 2 2 2n (2n )! (2n )!
= Cn = =
 π  π n ! n ! (n !)2
⇒ cos  2α −  = cos  2 nπ ± 
 4   4 48. We know,
π π  1 − cos 2 A 
⇒ 2α = 2nπ ± + , n being an integer. sin 2 A =  
4 4  2 
π 1 − cos 45°
⇒ α = nπ + , nπ ⇒ sin 2 (22°30′ ) =
4 2
44. Let f(x ) = x 2 − 2ax + a 2 + a − 3 = 0. Since, f(x )  1
1 − 
 2
has real roots both less than 3. Therefore, D > 0 =
and f(3) > 0 2
⇒ 4a 2 − 4(a 2 + a − 3) > 0 2 −1
=
2 2
and a 2 − 5a + 6 > 0
2 −1
⇒ a < 3 and a < 2 or a > 3 ⇒ sin (22°30′ ) =
2 2
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 0 2
1 − sin θ (1 − sin θ )2 y4  y4  1
49. = =−  +  = +4
1 + sin θ 1 − sin 2 θ   −1   0 4
4 4
1 − sin θ 1 − sin θ 17
= = = sq units.
cos θ2 | cos θ | 4
52. Let (x1 , y1 ) be the mid-point of the line joining
1 − sin θ  π 3π 
= Q <θ <  the common points of the given line and the
− cos θ  2 2 given parabola. Then, the equation of line is
1 sin θ yy1 − 4(x + x1 ) = y12 − 8x1
=− +
cos θ cos θ ⇒ 4x − yy1 + y12 − 4x1 = 0
= − sec θ + tan θ This line and 2x − 3y + 8 = 0 represents the
2 x same line.
50. Let I=∫ dx
4 − y1 y12 − 4x1
1 − 4x ∴ = =
2 −3 8
Let 2x = t
⇒ y1 = 6, y12 − 4x1 = 16
x
⇒ 2 log 2 dx = dt 36 − 16
⇒ y1 = 6, x1 =
1 1 4
log 2 ∫
∴ I= dt
1 − t2 ⇒ y1 = 6, x1 = 5
∴ The required point is (5, 6).
1
= sin −1 (t ) + C 1
log 2 53. cos2 48° − sin 2 12° = (2 cos2 48°−2 sin 2 12° )
2
1
= sin −1 (2 x ) + C 1
log 2 = [(1 + cos 96° ) − (1 − cos 24° )]
2
But I = k sin −1 (2 x ) + C , 1
= (cos 96° + cos 24° )
1 2
⇒ k=
log 2 1  96° + 24°  96° − 24° 
= 2 cos   cos  
2 2   2   2 
51. Required area = ∫ | x1 | dy
−1
= cos 60° cos 36°
y3 = x
y 1  5 + 1
(0, 2) y=2 = × 
2  4 

5+1
=
x′ x 8
O (0, 0)
54. sin 2 θ + 3 cos θ = 3
y = –1
⇒ 1 − cos2 θ + 3 cos θ = 3

y′
⇒ cos2 θ − 3 cos θ + 2 = 0

0 2
⇒ (cos θ − 1)(cos θ − 2) = 0
=∫ (− x1 ) dy + ∫0 x1 dy ∴ cos θ = 1 (Q cos θ ≠ 2)
−1
0 2 3 ⇒ θ = 0° as θ ∈[ − π , π ]
= −∫ y 3 dy + ∫ y dy ∴ The number of solution is 1.
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55. Let PQ = h be the height of chimney. A and B are −h
= lim = −1
the two points 50 m apart. h→ 0 tan −1 h
Q and lim f(x ) = lim f(−2 + h )
x → − 2+ h→ 0

 | − 2 + h + 2| 
= lim  
h h → 0  tan −1 (−2 + h + 2)

h
= lim =1
30° 60°
h→ 0 tan −1 h
P
A B
50 m Q lim f(x ) ≠ lim f(x )
x → − 2− x → − 2+
In ∆ APQ,
h So, f(x ) is not continuous as well as not
tan 30° =
AP differentiable at x = − 2.
⇒ AP = h cot 30° …(i) 58. Let the coordinates of the point P be (x1 , y1 ).
and in ∆QBP, This point lies on the curve
h
tan 60° = x 2/ 3 + y 2/ 3 = a 2/ 3 …(i)
BP
⇒ BP = h cot 60° …(ii) ∴ x12/ 3 + y12/ 3 =a 2/ 3
…(ii)
Q AP − BP = 50 On differentiating Eq. (i) w.r.t. x, we get
∴ h (cot 30° − cot 60° ) = 50 2 −1 / 3 2 −1 / 3 dy
x + y =0
50 50 3 3 3 dx
⇒ h= =
 1 3−1 y1 / 3
 3−  ⇒
dy
= − 1/ 3
 3
dx x
50 3
= = 25 3 m y 
1/ 3
2  dy 
⇒   = −  1
 dx  ( x  x1 
 x3 + 1  1, y1 )
56. lim  2 − (ax + b ) = 2
x→ ∞ x + 1  The equation of the tangent at (x1 , y1 ) to the
3 2 given curve is
x (1 − a ) − bx − ax + (1 − b )
⇒ lim =2 y11 / 3
x→ ∞ x2 + 1 y − y1 = − (x − x1 )
x11 / 3
a 1−b
x(1 − a ) − b − +
⇒ lim
x x2 = 2 ⇒ xx1−1 / 3 + yy1−1 / 3 = x12/ 3 + y12/ 3
x→ ∞ 1
1+ 2
x ⇒ xx1−1 / 3 + yy1−1 / 3 = a 2/ 3 [using Eq. (ii)]
⇒ 1 − a = 0 and − b = 2 This tangent meets the coordinate axes at
⇒ a = 1 and b = − 2 A(a 2/ 3 x11 / 3 , 0) and B(0, a 2/ 3 y11 / 3 ).
 | x + 2|
 , x ≠ −2 ∴ AB = (0 − a 2/ 3 x11 / 3 )2 + (a 2/ 3 y11 / 3 − 0)2
57. f(x ) =  tan −1 (x + 2)
 2 , x = −2
 = a 4 / 3 (x12/ 3 + y12/ 3 ) [from Eq. (ii)]
∴ lim f(x ) = lim f(−2 − h )
x → − 2− h→ 0
= a 4 / 3 ⋅ a 2/ 3
| − 2 − h + 2|
= lim
h→ 0 tan −1 (−2 − h + 2) = a2 = a

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59. Given that, x = (2 t − 3)2 66. 3r th term in the expansion of (1 + x )2n
On differentiating w.r.t. x, we get = 2n
C 3r −1 x 3r −1
dx
= 2(2 t − 3)(2) and (r + 2)th term in the expansion of (1 + x )2n
dt
At origin, x = 0 = 2n
C r +1 x r +1
3
∴ 2t − 3 = 0 ⇒ t = Given that the binomial coefficients of (3r ) th
2
and (r + 2) th terms are equal.
dx  3 
∴ Velocity = = 4  2 × − 3 = 0 ∴ 2n
C 3r −1 = 2n
C r +1
dt  2 
2π 4π 6π ⇒ 3r − 1 = r + 1
60. ∴ cos + cos + cos
7 7 7 or 2 n = (3r − 1) + (r + 1)
1
= × ⇒ 2 r = 2 or 2 n = 4r
π
2 sin
7 ⇒ r = 1 or n = 2 r
 π 2π π 4π π 6π  But r >1
2 sin cos + 2 sin cos + 2 sin cos
 7 7 7 7 7 7  ∴ n = 2r
1
= × 67. log 4 (x − 1) = log 2 (x − 3) = log 1/ 2 (x − 3)
π 4
2 sin ⇒ log 4 (x − 1) = 2 log 4 (x − 3)
7
 3π π 5π 3π 5π  ⇒ log 4 (x − 1) = log 4 (x − 3)2
sin − sin + sin − sin + sin π − sin
 7 7 7 7 7  ⇒ (x − 1) = (x − 3)2
1 ⇒ x 2 + 9 − 6x = x − 1
=−
2
⇒ x 2 − 7 x + 10 = 0
61. The maximum value of 3 cos θ + 4 sin θ
⇒ (x − 2)(x − 5) = 0
= 32 + 42 ⇒ x = 2 or x = 5
= 25 = 5 Hence, x = 5
62. ‘Where are you going’ is not a statement. [Q x = 2 makes log (x − 3) undefined.]
63. Since, 123 = − 1 (mod 124) x2
125 = 1 (mod 124) ∫0 cos2 t dt
68. lim
127 = 3 (mod 124) x→ 0 x sin x
∴ 123 × 125 × 127 = (−1)(1)(3) mod (124) Using L’ Hospital’s rule, we get
= − 3 mod (124) cos2 (x 2 )⋅ 2x − 0
= lim
= 121 mod (125) x→ 0 x cos x + sin x
64. The vertex connectivity of any tree is one. 2 cos2 (x 2 )
= lim
65. Since, a five digit number is formed by using x→ 0 sin x
cos x +
digits 0, 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5, divisible by 3 i.e., only x
possible when sum of digits is multiple of three 2
which gives two cases. = =1
2
Case I Using digits 0, 1, 2, 4, 5 the number of
3 x
ways = 4 × 4 × 3 × 2 × 1 = 96. 69. Let I=∫ dx …(i)
2 5− x + x
Case II Using digits 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 the number of ways
= 5 × 4 × 3 × 2 × 1 = 120 3 5− x
∴ I=∫ dx …(ii)
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 On adding Eqs. (i) and (ii), we get 4
⇒ − 4m = 0
3 x + 5− x m2
2I = ∫ dx
2 x + 5− x ⇒ m3 = 1 ⇒ m = 1
3 So, equation of common tangent is y = x + 2.
= ∫ 1 dx = 3 − 2 = 1
2 C B
73. b cos2 + c cos2
1 2 2
⇒ I=
2 b c
= (1 + cos C ) + (1 + cos B)
70. The given differential equation is 2 2
(ex + 1)⋅ y dy = (y + 1)ex dx b c 1
= + + (b cos C + c cos B)
2 2 2
y dy ex
⇒ = x dx b c a
= + + (Q a = b cos C + c cos B)
(y + 1) (e + 1) 2 2 2
 y + 1 − 1 ex a+b+c k
⇒   dy = x dx = =
 y+1  e +1 2 2
k
1 ex 74. I1 = ∫ xf{x(1 − x )} dx
⇒ dy − dy = x dx 1−k
y+1 e +1 k
=∫ (1 − x )f{(1 − x )(1 − (1 − x ))} dx
On integrating, we get 1−k

⇒ y − log| y + 1| = log (ex + 1) + log k Q b b

f(a + b − x ) dx
x

 ∫a f(x ) dx = ∫
a 
⇒ y = log|(y + 1)(e + 1)| k
k
⇒ (y + 1)(e + 1) = eyC
x =∫ (1 − x )f{(1 − x )x} dx
1−k
71. The required equation of circle is k
=∫ f{x (1 − x )} dx
 1 25 1−k
(x 2 + y 2 + 13x − 3y ) + λ 11x + y +  =0
 2 2 k
−∫ xf{x(1 − x )} dx
1−k
…(i)
This circle passes through (1, 1). ⇒ I1 = I2 − I1 ⇒ 2 I1 = I2
I1 1
 1 25 ⇒ =
(12 + 12 + 13 − 3) + λ 11 + +  =0 I2 2
 2 2
∴ 12 + λ(24) = 0 75. The maximum area corresponds to when P is at
1 either end of the minor axis.
⇒ λ=− 1
2 ∴ Required area = (2a )b = ab sq unit
On putting this value of λ in Eq. (i), we get 2
11 1 25 cos A cos B cos C
x 2 + y 2 + 13x − 3y − x− y− =0 76. We have, = =
2 4 4 a b c
cos A cos B cos C
⇒ 4x 2 + 4y 2 + 52x − 12y − 22x − y − 25 = 0 ⇒ = =
k sin A k sin B k sin C
⇒ 4x 2 + 4y 2 + 30x − 13y − 25 = 0
⇒ cot A = cot B = cot C
2
2
72. Tangent to the curve y = 8x is y = mx + . ⇒ A = B = C = 60°
m
∴ ∆ ABC is an equilateral triangle.
So, it must satisfy xy = − 1
3 2
 2 2 ∴ Area of triangle = a
⇒ x  mx +  = − 1 ⇒ mx 2 + x+1=0 4
 m m
3
Since, it has equal roots. = × 22 = 3 sq units
4
∴ D=0

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77. The region is clearly square with vertices at the a b c
= = =k (say)
points (1, 0), (0, 1), (−1, 0) and (0, − 1). So, its sin P sin Q sin R
area = 2 × 2 = 2 sq units. 1
y
Also, ap1 = ∆
2
2∆
(0,1) ⇒ = p1
a
√2 √2 2∆
(1,0) ⇒ p1 =
k sin P
x′ x
2∆ 2∆
(–1,0) Similarly, p1 = and p 3 =
k sin Q k sin R
√2
√2 Since, sin P, sin Q, sin R are in AP.
(0,–1)
1 1 1
∴ ⋅ , are in HP
y′ sin P sin Q sin R
3 cosec 20° − sec 20° 2∆ 2∆ 2∆
78. ⇒ , , are in HP
= tan 60° cosec 20° − sec 20° k sin P k sin Q k sin R
sin 60° cos 20° − cos 60° sin 20° ⇒ p1 , p 2, p 3 are in HP.
=
cos 60° sin 20° cos 20° 80. Let E1 be the events that man will be selected
sin (60° − 20° ) and E2 the events that woman will be selected.
= 1
cos 60° sin 20° cos 20° Then, P(E1 ) =
sin 40° 4
=
1 1 3
sin 20° cos 20° So, P(E1 ) = 1 − =
2 4 4
2 sin 20° cos 20° 1
= =4 and P(E2 ) =
1
sin 20° cos 20° 3
2
2
79. By sine rule ⇒ P(E2 ) =
3
P ∴ E1 and E2 are independent events.
∴ P(E1 ∩ E2 ) = P(E1 ) × P(E2 )
c 3 2 1
p2 p3 b = × =
4 3 2
p1
Q R
a

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