1. In a conductor, if the number of conduction electrons per unit volume is 8.

5 × 1028 m−3 and mean

free time is 25 fs (femto second), it’s approximate resistivity is:
(m e = 9.1  10−31 kg )
A. 10−7
m
B. 10−6 m
C. 10−8 m
D. 10−5 m
Ans. C
m
Solution- =
me2
n = 8.5 × 1028 m–3
 = 25fs = 25  10−15
9.11  10−31
=
8.5  1028  (1.6  10−19 )2  25  10−15
 10 −8 .m

2. The specific heats, CP and CV of a gas of diatomic molecules, A, are given (in units of J mol−1 K−1) by
29 and 22, respectively. Another gas of diatomic molecules, B, has the corresponding values 30 and
21. If they are treated as ideal gases, then:
A. Both A and B have a vibrational mode each.
B. A has a vibrational mode but B has none.
C. A has one vibrational mode and B has two.
D. A is rigid but B has a vibrational mode.
Ans. B
Solution- for molecule A
Cp – Cv = 29 – 22
Cp – Cv = 7
R 44
as Cv = f  = 22 → f = = 6.3
2 7
f 6 hence, (there is 1 vibrational)
for molecule B
Cp – Cv = 30 – 21 = 9
R=9
R
Cv = f  = 21
2
f
9  = 21
2
42
f = 5
9
F = 5 there is no vibrational

4
3. A wooden block floating in a bucket of water has of its volume submerged. When certain amount
5
of an oil is poured into the bucket, it is found that the block is just under the oil surface with half of its
volume under water and half in oil. The density of oil relative to that of water is:
A. 0.8
B. 0.7
C. 0.6
D. 0.5
Ans. C
Solution- When the wooden block floating in water, Buoyant force = weight of block
Vbbg = Vswg
4 Vbw g
Vbb g =
5Vbg = Vsw g
b 4
=
w 5
Now, when inside the oil and water
Vb V
Vbbg = 0g + b wg
2 2
2b = 0 + w
0 2
+1 = b
w w
0 8
+1 =
w 5
0 3
= = 0.6
w 5

4. Four point charges −q, +q, +q and −q are placed on y-axis at y = −2d, y = −d, y = +d and y = +2d,
respectively. The magnitude of the electric field E at a point on the x-axis at x = D, with D>>d, will
behave as:
1
A. E  2
D
1
B. E  3
D
1
C. E  4
D
1
D. E 
D
Ans. C
Solution- For the electric field at p
Ep = 2E1 cos 1 − 2E1 cos 2
 

Ep = 2
2 kq D
−
2 kq D 
 (d + D2 ) (d2 + D2 )1/2 ((2d)2 + D2 ) 1 
 [(2d)2 + D2 ]2 
Using binomial theorem
= 2 kq D ((d2+D2)–3/2 – (d2 + D)–3/2)

2 kq D   d2   4d  
−3/2 −3/2
= 1 +  −  1 + 2 
D3   D2   D  

for d << D
2 kq D  3 d2  12d2  
= 1 − − 1 − 2  
D3  2 D2  2D  
9 kqd2
=
D4
 1
hence, E
D4
5. 50 W/m2 energy density of sunlight is normally incident on the surface of a solar panel. Some part
of incident energy (25%) is reflected from the surface and the rest is absorbed. The force exerted on
1 m2 surface area will be close to (c = 3 × 108 m/s):
A. 2 × 10−8 N
B. 15 × 10−8 N
C. 35 × 10−8 N
D. 10 × 10−8 N
Ans. A
w
Solution- I = 50
m2
Force I
Pressure = = (1 + 0.25)
Area c
Force 50w / m2
= (1.25)
1m2 3  108 m / s
Force = 2 × 10–8N

6. A test particle is moving in a circular orbit in the gravitational field produced by a mass density
K
 (r ) = 2 . Identify the correct relation between the radius R of the particle’s orbit and its period T:
r
A. T2/R3 is a constant
B. T/R is a constant
C. TR is a constant
D. T/R2 is a constant
Ans. B.
Solution- For the mass of particle
R


m = 4 r2 dr
0
R
K

m = 4 r2
0
r2
dr

GM
as v=
R
v 4 K
2R
for time period, T=
v
T 2 T
= , hence is constant.
R 4 K R

7. Two cars A and B are moving away from each other in opposite directions. Both the cars are
moving with a speed of 20 ms−1 with respect to the ground. If an observer in car A detects a
frequency 2000 Hz of the sound coming from car B, what is the natural frequency of the sound source
in car B?
(speed of sound in air = 340 ms−1)
A. 2150 Hz
B. 2060 Hz
C. 2300 Hz
D. 2250 Hz
Ans. D.
Solution-

Now, as both the cars are moving away

V + V0
f=  f0
V − Vs
340 − 20
2000 =  f0
340 + 20
f0 = 2250 Hz

8. Two materials having coefficients of thermal conductivity ‘3K’ and ‘K’ and thickness ‘d’ and ‘3d’,
respectively, are joined to form a slab as shown in the figure. The temperatures of the outer surfaces
are ‘2’ and ‘1 respectively. (2 > 1). The temperature at the interface is:

1 52
A. +
6 6
1 92
B. +
10 10
 2
C. 1 + 2
3 3
2 + 1
D.
2
Ans. B.
Solution- Heat flow in both materials will be same.
d1 d2
=
dt dt

3k  A  (1 − ) k  A( − 1 )
=
d 3d
1 + 9 2
=
10
 9
= 1 + 2
10 10

9. A very long solenoid of radius R is carrying current I(t) = ktet (k>0), as a function of time (t≥0).
Counter-clockwise current is taken to be positive. A circular conducting coil of radius 2R is placed in
the equatorial plane of the solenoid. The current induced in the outer coil is correctly depicted, as a
function of time, by:

A.
B.

C.

D.
Ans. B
Solution- I(t) = kte−t
as B = 0ni

B = 0nkte−t
 = 0nkte−t (4R2 ) = cte−t
d
= = −ce−t (1 − t)
dt

i=
R
−ce−t (1 − t)
i=
R
at t = 0, I = –ve
at t =  , I = zero

10. Two coils ‘P’ and ‘Q’ are separated by some distance. When a current of 3 A flows through oil ‘P’, a
magnetic flux of 10−3 Wb passes through ‘Q’. No current is passed through ‘Q’. When no current
passes through ‘P’ and a current of 2 A passes through ‘Q’, the flux through ‘P’ is:
A. 3.67 × 10−3 Wb
B. 6.67 × 10−3 Wb
C. 3.67 × 10−4 Wb
D. 6.67 × 10−4 Wb
Ans. D.
Solution- For the current in Coil P and magnetic flux Q , Let the mutual inductance is M
 Q = M IP
as

M= Q
IP
Now, for the current in Q
Q = M IQ
P Q
→ M= =
IQ IP
3 2
−3
=
10 Q
Q = 6.67  10−4 Wb
11. A thin convex lens L (refractive index = 1.5) is placed on a plane mirror M. When a pin is placed
at A, such that OA = 18 cm, its real inverted image is formed at A itself, as shown in figure. When a
liquid of refractive index µl is put between the lens and the mirror, the pin has to be moved to A’, such
that OA’ = 27 cm, to get its inverted real image at A’ itself. The value of µl will be:

A. 3
B. 2
3
C.
2
4
D.
3
Ans. D.
Solution- For the net focal length.
1 1
For lens, = → f1 = 18 cm
f 18
When water is filled
1 (1 − 1)
=
f2 −18
2 2 2 − 21 + 2
P= − (1 − 1) =
18 18 18
 18 
→ Fm = −  
 2 − 1 
→ 2 = 6 − 31
31 = 4
4
1 =
3

12. The parallel combination of two air filled parallel plate capacitors of capacitance C and nC is
connected to a batter of voltage, the battery is removed and after that a dielectric material of
dielectric constant K is placed between the two plates of the first capacitor. The new potential
difference of the combined system is:

A.
(n + 1) V
(K + n)
B. V
nV
C.
K +n
V
D.
K +n
Ans. A.
Solution- When the capacitors are connected to battery
Qtotal = CV + nCV
after inserting the dielectric

total charge
VC =
total Capacitance
(n + 1)CV (n + 1)V
VC = =
KC + nc K +n
(n + 1)V
VC =
K +n

13. A particle ‘P’ is formed due to completely inelastic collision of particles ‘x’ and ‘y’ having de-Broglie
wavelengths ‘ x’ and ‘y’ respectively. If x and y were moving in opposite directions, then the de-
Broglie wavelength of ‘P’ is:
A.  x +  y
x y
B.
x − y
C.  x −  y
x y
D.
x + y
Ans. B.

Solution-

For the final momentum

Px – Py = P
h
Now, as =
P
h h h
− =
 x  y P

1 1 1
= −
P x  y
 xy
P =
x − y

14. A wedge of mass M = 4m lies on a frictionless plane. A particle of mass m approaches the wedge
with speed . There is no friction between the particle and the plane or between the particle and the
wedge. The maximum height climbed by the particle on the wedge is given by:
2
A.
2g
2 2
B.
5g
2 2
C.
7g
2
D.
g
Ans. B.
Solution- At highest point the mass will be at ret relative to wedge.
Using conservation of momentum
Mv = (m + M) v1
mv v
v1 = =
m + 4m 5
Now, using conservation of energy
1 2 1
mv = (m + 4m)v12 + mgh
2 2
2
1 2 1 v
mv = 5m  + mgh
2 2 5
2v 2
h=
5g

15. A string 2.0 m long and fixed at its ends is driven by a 240 Hz vibrator. The string vibrates in its
third harmonic mode. The speed of the wave and its fundamental frequency is:
A. 320 m/s, 120 Hz
B. 180 m/s, 80 Hz
C. 320 m/s, 80 Hz
D. 180 m/s, 120 Hz
Ans. C.
Solution- L = 2m f = 240 Hz
In third harmonic for the string fixed at both ends
 v 
f = 3 
 2L 
v
240 = 3 
22
V = 320 m/s
f 240
Fundamental frequency = = = 80Hz
3 3

16. The position of a particle as a function of time t, is given by

x ( t ) = at + bt2 − ct3
where a, b and c constants. When the particle attains zero acceleration, then its velocity will be:
b2
A. a +
4c
b2
B. a +
c
b2
C. a +
2c
b2
D. a +
3c
Ans. D.
Solution- x = at + bt2 – ct3
dx d
v= = (at + bt2 − ct3 )
dt dt
V = a + 2bt – 3ct2
dv
a= = 2b − 6ct
dt
2b b
for a = 0, t = =
6c 3c
2
b 2
v = a + 2b   − 3c  
 3c   3c 
b2
v = a+
3c

17. Moment of inertial of a body about a given axis is 1.5 kg m2. Initially the body is at rest. In order
to produce a rotational kinetic energy of 1200 J, the angular acceleration of 20 rad/s2 must be applied
about the axis for a duration of
A. 2 s
B. 5 s
C. 2.5 s
D. 3 s
Ans. A.
Solution- I = 1.5 kg.m2
 = 20 rod / s2
KE = 1200 J
Torque = I  = 1.5 × 20 = 30 N.m
For angular speed
1
1200 =  1.5 2
2
 = 40 rod / s
 = 0 + t
40 = 0 + 20t
t = 2s

18. A He+ ion is in its first excited state. Its ionization energy is:
A. 6.04 eV
B. 54.40 eV
C. 13.60 eV
D. 48.36 eV
Ans. C.
Solution- In first excited state
13.6 Z2
E=
n2
13.6  z2
E=
z2
E = 13.60 ev

19. Diameter of the objective lens of a telescope is 250 cm. For light of wavelength 600 nm. coming
from a distant object, the limit of resolution of the telescope is close to:
A. 2.0 × 10−7 rad
B. 4.5 × 10−7 rad
C. 1.5 × 10−7 rad
D. 3.0 × 10−7 rad
Ans. D.
Solution- For resolution
1.22
Max. resolution =
d
1.22  600  10−9
=
250  10−2
= 2.9 × 10–7 rad
 3  10−7 rad

20. The resistance of a galvanometer is 50 ohm and the maximum current which can be passed
through it is 0.002 A. What resistance must be connected to it in order to convert it into an ammeter
of range 0 − 0.5 A?
A. 0.5 ohm
B. 0.2 ohm
C. 0.02 ohm
D. 0.002 ohm
Ans. B.
Solution- R = 50, Imax = 0.002 A

For the current in galvanometer

0.5  R
0.002 =
R + 50
0.5R
R + 50 =
0.002
R = 0.2

21. The physical sizes of the transmitter and receiver antenna in a communication system are:
A. inversely proportional to carrier frequency
B. inversely proportional to modulation frequency
C. independent of both carrier and modulation frequency
D. proportional to carrier frequency
Ans. A
Solution- As for the antenna
Wavelength  Antenna size
1
Now, Antenna size 
frequency

22. A metal wire of resistance 3  is elongated to make a uniform wire of double its previous length.
This new wire is now bent and the ends joined to make a circle. If two points on this circle make an
angle 60 at the centre, the equivalent resistance between these two points will be:
12
A. 
5
5
B. 
3
5
C. 
2
7
D. 
2
Ans. B.
Solution- for double the length

R=
A
When the length is doubled, Area will be halved.
(2 ) 
Rnew = =4
(A / 2) A
Rnew = 4  3 = 12

1 1 1 5
= + →R = 
Req 2 10 3

23. A thin smooth rod of length L and mass M is rotating freely with angular speed 0 about an axis
perpendicular to the rod and passing through its center. Two beads of mass m and negligible size are
at the center of the rod initially. The beads are free to slide along the rod. The angular speed of the
system, when the beads reach the opposite ends of the rod, will be:
M 0
A.
M + 6m
M 0
B.
M + 2m
M 0
C.
M+m
M 0
D.
M + 3m
Ans. A.
Solution- Let the angular speed of the system is 
Using conservation of angular momentum
I11 = I22
ML2  ML2 L  
2
0 =  + m    2
12  12  2  

M0
2 =
M + 6m

24. A convex lens of local length 20 cm produces images of the same magnification 2 when an object
is kept at two distance x1 and x2 (x1 > x2) from the lens. The ratio of x1 and x2 is:
A. 3 : 1
B. 4 : 3
C. 2 : 1
D. 5 : 3
Ans. A.
Solution- as magnification = 2
For the real image, m = –2
f 20
m=  −2 =
f+4 20 + x1
X1 = 30 cm
m=2
20
2=
20 + x 2
20
x2 = = 10cm
2
x1 30
= =3
x2 10

25. The logic gate equivalent to the given logic circuit is:

A. NAND
B. AND
C. NOR
D. OR
Ans. D.

Solution-

A A B B output (AB) 
01010
01101
10011
10101
The gate is ‘OR’
26. The position vector of a particle changes with time according to the relation
( )
r ( t ) = 15t2 i + 4 = 20t 2 j . What is the magnitude of the acceleration at t = 1?
A. 40
B. 100
C. 50
D. 25
Ans. C.
Solution- r(t) = 15t2ˆi + (4 − 20t2 )jˆ
dr
= 30t ˆi − 40t ˆj
dt
d2r
= 30iˆ − 40ˆj
dt2
d2 r
for a = 2
dt
|a|= (30)2 + (40)2 = 50 m / s2 .

27. The particle of mass ‘m’ is moving with speed ‘2’ and collides with a mass ‘2m’ moving with
speed ‘’ in the same direction. After collision, the first mass is stopped completely while the second
one splits into two particles each of mass ‘m’, which move at angle 45 with respect to the original
direction.
The speed of each of the moving particle will be:
A. 2
B.  / 2
C. 2 2 
(
D.  / 2 2 )
Ans. C.
Solution-

Using conservation of momentum

m(2v) + 2m (V) = m × 0 + (m cos45° v × 2)
4mv = 2mv cos45
4 = 2cos45v
v = 2 2V

28. A moving coil galvanometer has a coil with 175 turns and area 1 cm2. It uses torsion band of
torsion constant 10−6 N-m/rad. The coil is placed in a magnetic field B parallel to its plane. The coil
deflects by 1 for a current of 1 mA. The value of B (in Tesla) is approximately.
A. 10−3
B. 10−4
C. 10−2
D. 10−1
Ans. A.
Solution- N = 175 A = |cm2 = |X 10–4 m2
as  =  B = Bsin 
 = 175|X10−4 |X10−3  B

10−6  = 175  10−7 B
180
B = 10−3 T

29. The area of a square is 5.29 cm2. The area of 7 such squares taking into account the significant
figures is:
A. 37.030 cm2
B. 37.03 cm2
C. 37 cm2
D. 37.0 cm2
Ans. B.
Solution- Total Area, A = 7 × 5.29
A = 37.03 cm2 as 5.29 has 2 places after decimal the result is 37.03 cm2

30. A massless spring (k = 800 N/m), attached with a mass (500 g) is completely immersed in 1 kg of
water. The spring is stretched by 2cm and released so that it starts vibrating. What would be the order
of magnitude of the change in the temperature of water when the vibrations shop completely?
(Assume that the water container and spring receive negligible heat and specific heat mass = 400 J/kg
K, specific heat of water = 4184 J/kg K)
A. 10−5 K
B. 10−1 K
C. 10−4 K
D. 10−3 K
Ans. A
Solution- Energy of spring = energy needed to increase temperature
1 2
Kx = (m1s1 + m2s2 )T
2
1
 800  0.022 = (0.50  400 + 1  4184)T
2
T  10−5 K

Chemistry

1. During compression of a spring the work done is 10 kJ and 2 kJ escaped to the surroundings as
heat. The change in internal energy, U (in kJ) is:
A. −8
B. 12
C. −12
D. 8
Ans. D
Solution. given that work done on system is 10KJ
∴ Work done = +10 KJ
Heat is escaped to the surroundings
Since, heat escapes ∴ it will be negative
∴ - 2 KJ
Now, ΔU = q + w
= -2 + 10 = 8 KJ

2. Which of the following potential energy (PE) diagrams represents the SN1 reaction?

A.

B.

C.

D.

Ans. C
Solution. SN1 is a nucleophilic substitution reaction where two steps are involved. It is governed by
carbocation formation which is RDS step.
Two steps ⇒ Two peaks
First peak would be more than that of second peak as with time reaction attains stability

3. The structures of beryllium chloride in the solid state and vapour phase, respectively, are:
A. chain and dimeric
B. dimeric and dimeric
C. chain and chain
D. dimeric and chain
Ans. A
Solution. Beryllium chloride is BeCl2
In solid state, BeCl2 exist as chain this is because BeCl2 is an electron deficient compound, it combines
with another BeCl2 molecule to give more stable compound.
Hence in solid state BeCl2 is a polymer.

While in vapour state BeCl2 has a Linear structure and exist as a dimer.

4. The major product of the following reaction is:

A.

B.

C.

D.
Ans. D
Solution.
Step 1 :
H2SO4 will cause hydrolysis of ester.
Step 2 :
In the second step the electron cloud on OH will attack
5. The one that is not a carbonate ore is:
A. Calamine
B. Bauxite
C. Malachite
D. Siderite
Ans. B
Solution. Carbonate ore will contain CO32- in the formula
Malachite : CuCO3 . Cu(OH)2 → Carbonate ore
Bauxite : Al2O3.2H2O
Calamine : ZnCO3 → Carbonate ore
Siderite : FeCO3 → Carbonate ore
Bauxite is the answer

6. Hinsberg’s reagent is:

A. C6H5COCl
B. (COCl)2
C. C6H5SO2Cl
D. SOCl2
Ans. C
Solution. Hinsberg reagent is C6H5SO2Cl. It is an alternative name for benzene sulfonyl chloride.
It is used for distinguishing primary, secondary & tertiary amines.
This reagent undergoes reaction with compounds that contain OH & N-H bonds that are reactive in
nature. It is used in the preparation of sulfonamides (via reaction with amines) and sulfonamide
esters (via reaction with alcohol)
The Hinsberg test, which can distinguish primary, secondary and tertiary amines is based upon
sulfonamide formation. In the Hinsberg test, an amine is reacted with benzene sulfonyl chloride. If
a product forms, the amine is either a primary or secondary amine, because tertiary amines do not
form stable sulfonamides.
If the sulfonamide that forms dissolves in aqueous sodium hydroxide, it is a primary amine or else
secondary amine. The sulfonamide of a primary amine is soluble in an aqueous base because it
still possesses an acidic hydrogen on the nitrogen, which can be lost to form sodium salt.

7. The major products A and B for the following reactions are, respectively:

A.

B.

C.

D.
Ans. C
Solution. Step 1: KCN, CN will remove iodide and will attack
Step 2 : H2 /Pd will reduce CN
C is the correct answer

8. Which one of the following about an electron occupying the 1s orbital in a hydrogen atom is
incorrect? (The Bohr radius is represented by a0).
A. The total energy of the electron is maximum when it is at a distance a0 from the nucleus.
B. The probability density of finding the electron is maximum at the nucleus.
C. The electron can be found at a distance 2a0 from the nucleus.
D. The magnitude of the potential energy is double that of its kinetic energy on an average.
Ans. A
Solution.
(A) wrong, there is no such boundary hence wrong.

(B) Yes, the maximum probability of finding the electron is at Nuclei

(C) true

(D) Potential energy is double that of kinetic energy

Total energy = - kinetic energy = Potential energy/2

9. 10 mL of 1 mM surfactant solution forms a monolayer covering 0.24 cm2 on a polar substrate. If

the polar head is approximated as a cube, what is its edge length?
A. 0.1 nm
B. 1.0 pm
C. 2.0 nm
D. 2.0 pm
Ans. D
Solution. let the edge length of cube = a
nVml
Moles =
1000
−3
10  10
= = 10−5 mole
1000
1 mole has NA molecules
10-5 moles will have 10-5 NA molecules
which covers 0.24 cm2 area
∴ 1NA molecules will cover
0.25
−5
cm 2
10 NA
0.24
Hence, a2 = −5
10  6  1023
⇒ a2 = 4 × 10-20 cm2
⇒ a = 2 × 10-12 m
∴ a = 2 pm
 HCl
10. In the following reaction carbonyl compound + MeOH acetal Rate of the reaction is the
highest for:
A. Propanal as substrate and methanol is stoichiometric amount
B. Acetone as substrate and methanol in excess
C. Propanal as substrate and methanol in excess
D. Acetone as substrate and methanol in stoichiometric amount
Ans. C
Solution. The simplest carbonyl group are aldehydes and ketones usually attached to another
carbon compound.
→ Among aldehydes and ketones, aldehydes are usually more reactive than ketones toward
nucleophilic substitutions because of steric and electronic effects.
→ Now, for reaction when alcohol would be in high concentration, more will be the rate of reaction.
Hence, propanal & methanol should be in excess.

11. Molal depression constant for a solvent is 4.0 K kg mol−1. The depression in the freezing point
of the solvent for 0.03 mol kg−1 solution of K2SO4 is:
(Assume complete dissociation of the electrolyte)
A. 0.12 K
B. 0.18 K
C. 0.36 K
D. 0.24 K
Ans. C
Solution. Given that Kf = 4.0 K Kg/mol
K2SO4 → 2K+ +SO42-
∴i=3
∴ ΔTf = i kfm
= 3(4) (0.03)
= 0.36 K

12. In an acid-base titration, 0.1 M HCl solution was added to the NaOH solution of unknown
strength. Which of the following correctly shows the change of pH of the titration mixture in this
experiment?

1. 2.

3. 4.
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
Ans. A
Solution. When HCl will be added to NaOH solution, pH will decrease.
Initially since it was NaOH pH will be high with time on addition of HCl, pH will decrease smoothly.
Hence, (2) and (3) rejected
Now, (4) cannot be the answer because there is sudden drop in pH
Hence, (1) is the answer.

13. The maximum number of possible oxidation states of actinoids are shown by:
A. neptunium (Np) and plutonium (Pu)
B. actinium (Ac) and thorium (Th)
C. berkelium (Bk) and californium (Cf)
D. nobelium (No) and lawrencium (Lr)
Ans. A
Solution. Oxidation state shown by actinoides are :
Ac 3
Th 4
P 3, +4, +5,+6,+7
U +3, +4, 5, 6
Np 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
An 3, 4, 5, 6
Cm 3, 4
Bk 3, 4
Cf 3
Es 3
Fm 3
Md 3
Neptunium and plutonium

14. Increasing order of reactivity of the following compounds for SN1 substitution is:

1.

2.

3.

4.
A. (2) < (1) < (4) < (3)
B. (2) < (3) < (4) < (1)
C. (1) < (2) < (4) < (3)
D. (2) < (3) < (1) < (4)
Ans. A
Solution. In SN1 substitution reaction, carbocation is formed. The reactivity order is directly
proportional to the carbocation stability.
(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

Most stable is (3), because of mesomeric effect of OCH3 which is at para position.
(4) would be second highest stable because of resonance
Then (1) will come because of more +I group attached
& least stable (2)
Order is 3 > 4 > 1 > 2
15. Which of the following compounds is a constituent of the polymer

A. Ammonia
B. Methylamine
C. Formaldehyde
D. N-Methyl urea
Ans. C
Solution.

This is called as synthetic resin. Used as adhesive for bonding of physical so then wood products.

16. The layer of atmosphere between 10 km above the sea level is called as:
A. stratosphere
B. thermosphere
C. troposphere
D. mesosphere
Ans. C
Solution. The atmospheric layers are as follows:

17. The correct statements among I to III are:

I. Valence bond theory cannot explain the color exhibited by transition metal complexes.
II. Valence bond theory can predict quantitatively the magnetic properties of transition metal
complexes.
III. Valence bond theory cannot distinguish ligands as weak and strong field ones.
A. I, II and III
B. I and II only
C. II and III only
D. I and III only
Ans. A
Solution. The valence bond theory explains the formation, structures and behavior of coordination
compounds. However, it does not explain
(a) Colour exhibited by coordination compounds.
(b) It does not give a quantitative interpretation. Of thermodynamic or kinetic stabilities of
coordination compounds.
(c) It does not make exact predictions regarding the tetrahedral & square planar structures of 4-
coordinate complexes.
(d) It does not distinguish between weak & strong fields.
(e) It does not give quantitative interpretation of magnetic data.

18. A solution of Ni(NO3)2 is electrolysed between platinum electrodes using 0.1 Faraday
electricity. How many mole of Ni will be deposited at the cathode?
A. 0.10
B. 0.20
C. 0.15
D. 0.05
Ans. D
Solution. Ni+3 + 2e- → Ni
Valence factor = 2
Gram equivalent of Ni = F
⇒ n ×VF = 0.1
⇒ n × 2 = 0.1
⇒ n = 0.05

19. Assertion: For the extraction of iron, haematite ore is used.

Reason: Haematite is a carbonate ore of iron.
A. Only the assertion is correct.
B. Both the assertion and reason are correct and the reason is the correct explanation for the
assertion.
C. Only the reason is correct.
D. Both the assertion and reason are correct, but the reason is not the correct explanation for the
assertion.
Ans. A
Solution. Iron is extracted from iron ore such as haematite (Fe2O3) in a huge container called a
blast furnace. From the formula, haematite Ore is an oxide ore and not a carbonate ore.

20. Consider the given plot of enthalpy of the following reaction between A and B.
A + B → C + D.
Identify the incorrect statement.

A. D is kinetically stable product.

B. Formation of A and B from C has highest enthalpy of activation.
C. Activation enthalpy to form C is 5 kJ mol−1 less than that to form D.
D. C is the thermodynamically stable product.
Ans. C
Solution.
Thermodynamic stability refers to the overall reaction, where as kinetic stability refers to one step
at a time.
Ea = (d → c) = 15 – 0 = 15
Ea = (A + B) → C = 15
Ea = (A + B → D) = 10
Ea = C → (A + B) = 20
Hence D & A are correct
Hence C is incorrect which is the answer.
21. HF has highest boiling point among hydrogen halides, because it has:
A. lowest dissociation enthalpy
B. strongest van der Waal’s interactions
C. lowest ionic character
D. strongest hydrogen bonding
Ans. D
Solution. Due to high electronegativity of fluorine, hydrogen bonds can be formed between HF
molecules. Thus, HF is very polar and the hydrogen has a partial positive change & the fluorine a
negative. The molecules line up so that the opposite charges attract & hold molecules together
more strongly than Vander Waal’s forces. This way hydrogen bonding exists between the
molecules, which causes the higher boiling point.

22. The correct statements among I to III regarding group 13 element oxides are,
I. Boron trioxide is acidic.
II. Oxides of aluminum and gallium are amphoteric.
III. Oxides of Indium and thallium are basic.
A. I and II only
B. II and III only
C. I and III only
D. I, II and III
Ans. D
Solution. B2O3 (Boron trioxide) is an anhydride i.e., when reacted with water it becomes boric acid
(H3BO3) Hence B2O3 is acidic in nature.
But in case of aluminum, since it is a metalloid and has decreased non metallic properties
compared to boron, the oxide of aluminum is amphoteric in nature.
As we go down, the elements in the boron row, the oxide of other elements like gallium, indium,
thallium are basic in nature.

23. p-Hydroxybenzophenone upon reaction with bromine in carbon tetrachloride gives:

A.

B.

C.

D.

Ans. C
Solution. P-hydroxy benzophenone

OH is +M group, hence it will have +M effect on ortho & para position. Here +M will activate the
ring for electrophilic substitution reaction.
Hence (c) is the correct answer

24. Noradrenaline is a/an:

A. Antidepressant
B. Antihistamine
C. Neurotransmitter
D. Antacid
Ans. C
Solution. Noradrenaline is a hormone which is released by the adrenal medulla and by the
symphathetic nerves and functions as a neuro transmitter. It is also used as a drug to raise blood
pressure.

25. The peptide that gives positive ceric ammonium nitrate and carbylamines tests is:
A. Gln – Asp
B. Lys - Asp
C. Asp - Gln
D. Ser – Lys
Ans. D
Solution. The ceric nitrate test is the test for alcohol where R-OH shows positive test. So, peptide
must contain R-OH.
Carbylamines reaction is the test for primary amines Hence, peptide must have primary amines.

Hence answer is Ser-Lys.

26. At a given temperature T, gases Ne, Ar, Xe and Kr are found to deviate from ideal gas
RT
behavior. Their equation of state is given as p = at T.
V −b
Here, b is the van der Waals constant. Which gas will exhibit steepest increase in the plot of Z
(compression factor) vs p?
A. Ne
B. Ar
C. Xe
D. Kr
Ans. C
Solution. given that,
RT
P=
V −b
 P(V − b) = RT
 q
Now,  P + 2  (V − b) = RT
 V 
At high pressure,

P (V – b) = RT
⇒ PV – Pb = RT
PV PB
 − =1
RT RT
PV Pb
 = 1+
RT RT
 Pb
Z =1+
RT
Z> 1,Z ∝ b
Z ∝ volume of molecules
Z ∝ radius of atoms
∴ Xe is the answer

27. What would be the molality of 20% (mass/mass) aqueous solution of KI?
(molar mass of KI = 166 g mol−1)
A. 1.08
B. 1.51
C. 1.35
D. 1.48
Ans. B
mass w
Solution. 20% = 20   20 gm of solute present in 100 gm of solution
mass w
⇒ 20 gm KI in 100 gm solution
solute of mass in ( g )
molality =
mass of solventin Kg
20
=  1000
166  80
= 1.506

28. Among the following species, the diamagnetic molecule is:

A. B2
B. O2
C. NO
D. CO
Ans. D
Solution. In all such question, write down the electronic configuration using molecular orbital
theory. If the molecule has unpaired electron, then it is paramagnetic or else diamagnetic.

( ) ( ) ( 2 px) ( 2 py) ( 2 px) ( 2 px )

O2 .( 2 s )  2 s1
2 2
2 2 2 1 * 1
2p
∴ there are unpaired electrons hence paramagnetic.
The MOT of CO is very commonly asked, hence must be remembered

CO. ( 2 s )  2 s* ( ) ( ) ( 2 px) ( 2 py)

2 2 2 2 2
2p

There is no unpaired electron, hence diamagnetic, similarly write down for other molecule and
check its magnetism

29. The maximum possible denticities of a ligand given below towards a common transition and
inner-transition metal ion, respectively, are:

A. 8 and 6
B. 8 and 8
C. 6 and 8
D. 6 and 6
Ans. C
Solution. This is a question related to denticity which means number of ligands which are bounded
directly to the metal.
In maximum case, for transition metal ion, maximum denticity is 6, whereas for inner transition
metal it is 8. Hence answer is (6, 8)

30. The amorphous form of silica is:

A. cristobalite
B. Kieselguhr
C. quartz
D. tridymite
Ans. B
Solution. Kieselguhr is the amorphous forming silica. It is also known as diatomaceous earth which
is naturally occurring.
Quart glass is amorphous, but quartz is crystalline solid.
Cristobalite is a polymorph of quartz.
Tridymite is high-temperature polymorph of silica.
Answer is B

Mathematics
x + 2 y −1 z
1. The vertices B and C of a ABC lie on the line, = = such that BC = 5 units. Then
3 0 4
the area (in sq. units) of this triangle, given that the point A(1, −1, 2), is:
A. 5 17
B. 6
C. 2 34
D. 34
Ans. D
x +2 y −1 z
Solution- Line = =
3 0 4
A (+1, -1, 2)

)
B D C
x +2 y −1 z
= = = 
3 0 4
let any point on given line
D (3 λ - 2, 1, 4 λ)
Now AD ┴ BC
D.R of BC ⇒ a1 = 3,, b1 = 0, c1 = 4
DD.R of AD ⇒ a2 = 3 λ – 3, b2 = 2, c2 = 4 λ – 2
⇒ a1a2 + b1b2 + c1c2 = 0
⇒ 3(3 λ – 0) + 0 + 4 (4 λ – 2) = 0
⇒ 25 λ = 17
17
 =
25
Co-ordination of point
 1 68 
D ,1,
 25 25 
576 324 2
AD = +4+ = 34
625 25 5
1
Area of ABC =  BC  AD
2
1 2
= 5 34
2 5
= 34

2. If the sum and product of the first three terms in an A.P. are 33 and 1155, respectively, then a
value of its 11th term is:
A. −36
B. −25
C. −35
D. 25
Ans. B
Solution- Sum of First three form in A.P.
a – d + a + a + d = 33 ⇒ a = 11
a(a2 – d2) = 1155
|2| - d2 = 105
d=±4
If d = 4 then Ist term = 7
If d = -4 then Ist term = 15
T11 = 7 + 40 = 47
OR T11 = 15 – 40 = -25

3. The sum of the series 1 + 2 × 3 + 3 × 5 + 4 × 7 + …. upto 11th term is:

A. 916
B. 946
C. 915
D. 945
Ans. B
Solution- Series S = 1 + 2 × 3 + 3 × 5 + 4 × 7 + ……….upto 11th term
nth term of the series is
Tn = n (2n – 1)
11 11
S= T
n=1
n =  (2n
n =1
2
− n)

2n(n + 1)(2n + 1) n(n + 1)

 Sn = −
6 2
n(n + 1)(2n + 1) n(n + 1)
 Sn = −
3 2
Put n = 1
(11)(12)(23) 11(12)
 S11 = −
3 2
⇒ S11 = 946

 y2 
4. The area (in sq. units) of the region A = ( x, y ) :  x  y + 5 is:
 2 
A. 18
B. 16
C. 30
53
D.
3
Ans. A

Solution- Region
 y2 
A = ( x, y) :  x  y + 4
 2 
y2 = 2x …………(i)
x – y – 4 = 0 ………(ii)
Solving (i) & (ii)
(x – 4)2 = 2x
⇒ x2 – 10x + 16 = 0
x = 8, 2
4  y2 
A= −2  y + 4 −
2 
dy

4 4
y2 4 + 4y  y3
= −
2  −2 
 −2 6 −2
1
= (8 − 2) + 4(6) − (64 + 8)
6
= 6 + 24 – 12 = 18

dy     
5. If cos x − y sin x = 6 x,  0  x   and y   = 0 , then y   is equal to:
dx  2 3 6
2
A. −
2
2
B. −
2 3
2
C. −
4 3
2
D.
2 3
Ans. B
dy  
Solution- If cos x − y sin x = 6x,  0  x  
dx  2
dy
 − y tan x = 6x sec x
dx
−  tan xdx 1
I.F = e = e− loge sec x =
sec x
∴ solution of equation
1 1
 y. =  6x sec x. dx
sec x sec x
y
 = 3x2 + C ...........(i)
sec x

given y   = 0
 3
 3 2
So, 0 = +C
9
Now from equation (i)
y 2
 = 3x2 −
sec x 3

At x =
6
3y 3 2  2
 = −
2 36 3
− 2
y =
2 3

6. If some three consecutive coefficients in the binomial expansion of ( x + 1) in powers of x are in

n

the ratio 2 : 15 : 70, then the average of these three coefficients is:
A. 232
B. 625
C. 964
D. 227
Ans. A
n
Cr −1 2
Solution- Let =
n
Cr 15
n!
(r − 1)!(n − r + 1)! 2
=
n! 15
r1(n − r)!
r 2
=
n − r + 1 15
15r = 2n – 2r + 2
17r = 2n + 2
n
Cr 15
=
n
Cr +1 70
n!
r !(n − r)! 3
=
n! 14
(r + 1)!(n − r − 1)!
r +1 3
=
n − r 14
14r + 14 = 3n – 3r
3n – 17r = 14
2n – 17r = -2
n = 16
17r = 34, r = 2
16C1, 16C2, 16C3
16C1 + 16C2 + 16C3
3
=16 + 120 + 560
=3
680 + 16 696
= = = 232
3 3
7. If the system of equations 2x + 3y − z = 0, x + ky − 2z = 0 and 2x − y + z = 0 has a non-trivial
x y z
solution (x, y, z), then + + + k is equal to:
y z x
1
A. −
4
3
B.
4
C. −4
1
D.
2
Ans. D
Solution- Equation
2x + 3y – 7 = 0 ………(i)
X + ky – 2z = 0 ………..(ii)
And 2x – y + z = 0 ……..(iii)
Given system of equation, has non-trivel solution
2 3 −1
' = 1 x −2 = 0
2 −1 1
9
k =
2
Put the value of k in equation (i), (ii) and (iii)
So, equation are
2x + 3y – z = 0 ……….(iv)
9
x+ y − 2z = 0........(v)
2
2x – y + z = 0 ……….(vi)
Subtract the equation (vi) into (iv)
⇒ 2y – 2z = 0
⇒ 2y = z …………(iv)
y 1
 =
z 2
From equation (i) & (iv)
2x + 3y – 2y = 0
⇒ 2x + y = 0
x 1
 =−
y 2
Or
z
 = −4
x
x y z 1
+ + +k =
y z x 2

f (x)
2t dt
8. If f : R → R is differentiable function and f (2 ) = 6 , then lim  ( x − 2) is:
x →2
6

A. 12f’ (2)
B. 0
C. 24f’ (2)
D. 2f’ (2)
Ans. A
f(11) 2tdt
Solution- Lim
x →2 
6 (x − 2)
Given f : R → is a differentiable function and f(2) = 6
  0
Limit is form  
 0
So, using L, Hopitel Rule
2f(x)f '(x)
Lim = 2f(2)f '(2)
x →2 1
= 2f’ (2) × 6 = 12 f’ (2)

9. The common tangent to the circles x2 + y2 = 4 and x2 + y2 + 6x + 8y − 24 = 0 also passes

through the point:
A. (4, −2)
B. (6, −2)
C. (−6, 4)
D. (−4, 6)
Ans. B
Solution- Circle x2 + y2 = 4
And x2 + y2 + 6x + 8y – 24 = 0
For circle x2 + y2 = 4
⇒ C1 (0, 0) : r1 = 2
And circle x2 + y2 + 6x + 8y – 24 = 0
⇒ C2 (-3, -4) : r2 = 7
⇒ d = C1C2 = 5
also d = |r1 – r2|
Circles to with externally
Equation of common tangent S1 – S2 = 0
⇒ 6x + 8y – 20 = 0
⇒ 3x+ 4y – 10 = 0
Point (6, -2) satisfy it

10. A water tank has the shape of an inverted right circular cone, whose semi-vertical angle is
1
tan−1   . Water is poured into it at a constant rate of 5 cubic meter per minute. Then the rate (in
2
m/min.), at which the level of water is rising at the instant when the depth of water in the tank is
10 m; is:
A. 1/15
B. 1/10
C. 1/5
D. 2/
Ans. C
r 1
Solution- tan  = =
h 2
h
r =
2

10

1 2
Volume of cone = r h
3
 1 h3
V= 
3 4
volume differentiate with respect to line
2
dv 5T  dh
= (3h)2  
dt 12  dt 
T dh dh 1
5= . (100)  =
4 dt dt 5

5 + 3z
11. Let z  C be such that z  1 . If  =
5 (1 − z )
A. 5 Im() < 1
B. 5 Re() > 1
C. 4 Im() > 5
D. 5 Re() > 4
Ans. B
5 + 32
Solution- w =
5(1 − 2)
⇒ 5w – 5wz = 5 + 3z
5w − 5
⇒ z =
3 + 5w
Given |z| < 1
5w − 5
 1
3 + 5w
⇒ |5w – 5| < |3 + 5 w|
3
 w −1  +w
4

(-3, 0) 0 1 (1, 0)
5 5

w −1
| z |= 5 1
3 + 5w
5|(w-1)| < |(3 +5w)|
5 |w – 1| < 5 |w + 3/5|
 3
w − 1  5 w − − 
 5
5Re (w) > 1

12. If p  ( q  r ) is false, then the ttruth values of p, q, r are respectively:

A. T, F, F
B. F, T, T
C. T, T, F
D. F, F, F
Ans. A
Solution- If P ⇒ (qvr) is false
P ⇒ (qvr) : F
P : T qvr : F
P : T ; q : F; r : F
 0 2y 1
 
13. The total number of matrices A =  2x y −1 , ( x, y  R, x  y ) for which ATA = 3I3 is:
 2 x −y 1 

A. 2
B. 4
C. 3
D. 6
Ans. B
0 2y 1 
Solution- A =  2x y − 1 , (x, y  Rx  y)
 
 2x −y + 1
(AT) A = 3I3
0 2y 2x  0 2y 1  3 0 0
    
= 2y y − y  2x y − 1 = 0 3 0
1 −1 1  2x −y 1  0 0 3

8x2 0 0 3 0 0
 2   
0 6y 0  = 0 3 0
0 0 3 0 0 3

3
 8x2 = 3  x = 
2
1
 6y2 = 3  y = 
2
4 matrices are possible.

14. If the tangent to the parabola y2 = x at a point (, ), ( > 0) is also a tangent to the ellipse,
x2 + 2y2 = 1, then  is equal to:
A. 2 +1
B. 2 2 + 1
C. 2 2 − 1
D. 2 − 1
Ans. A
Solution-
y P( , ) ( , )

Parabola y2 = x at a point (α, β), (β > 0)

1
T : y( ) =
2
(
x + 2 ) )
2y = x +  2
 1 
y= x+
 2  2
1 
Slope, m = :C =
2 2
 1 1
=  +
2 4 2 2
2 1 1
= +
4 4 2
2
2 1 + 2 2
=
4 4 2
⇒ β4 – 2β2 – 1 = 0
(β2 – 1)2 = 2
2 − 1 = 2
2 = 2 + 1

x
15. If f ( x ) =  x  −   , x  R , where [x] denotes the greatest integer function, then:
4
A. f is continuous at x = 4.
lim f ( x ) lim f ( x )
B. x →4− exists but x →4+ does not exist.
C. Both lim f ( x ) and lim f ( x ) exist but are not equal.
x →4 − x →4 +

lim f ( x ) lim f ( x )
D. x →4+ exists but x →4− does not exist.
Ans. A
2 
Solution- If f(x) = [x] −   , x  R
4
Where, [x] denotes greatest Integer
2 
f(x) = [x] −  
4
  x 
Lim f(x) = Lim x  −    = 4 − 1 = 3
x→4+ x→ 4+
  4 

 
 x 
Lim f(x) = Lim x  −      = 3 − 0 = 3
x→4− x→4−

  4 

f(4) = 3
The f(x) is continuous at x = 4

16. The area (in sq. units) of the smaller of two circles that touch the parabola, y2 = 4x at the
point (1, 2) and the x-axis is:
(
A. 4 3 + 2 )
B. 4 (2 − 2 )

C. 8 (2 − 2 )

D. 8 (3 − 2 2 )
Ans. D
Solution-
 1
17. The domain of the definition of the function f ( x ) =
4 − x2
( )
+ log10 x 3 − x is:

A.
( −1, 0)  (1,2 )  (2,  )
B.
(1, 2)  (2,  )
C.
( −1, 0)  (1, 2)  (3,  )
D.
( −2, −1)  ( −1, 0)  (2,  )
Ans. A
1
Solution- f(x) = + log10 + log10 (x3 − x)
4 − x2
1
Let f1 =
4 − x2
 4 − x2  0
 x  2
And f2 = log10 x − x( 3
)
x3 –x > 0
⇒ x(x- 1) (x +1) > 0

- +

-1 0 1
x  (−1, 0)  (1, ) − {2}
x  (−1, 0)  (1, 2)  {2, }

18. If  esec x (sec x tan x f (x) + (sec x tan x + sec2 x))dx = esec x f (x) + C , then a possible choice of f(x)
is:
1
x sec x + tan x +
A. 2
1
sec x − tan x −
B. 2
1
sec x + tan x +
C. 2
1
sec x + x tan x −
D. 2
Ans. C
Solution- If e
sec x
(sec x tan xf(x)) + (sec x tan x + sec x) dx
2

= esec x f(x) + C
Differentiate both side with respect to x
(
 esec x secxtanxf(x) + (secxtanx+ sec2 (x) )
sec x sec x
=e . sec x tan xf(x) + e F '(x)
⇒ f’ (x) = sec2 x + tan x sec x
⇒ f(x) = tan x + sec x + C

19. The value of sin10 sin30 sin50 sin70 is:

1
A.
18
1
B.
36
1
C.
32
1
D.
16
Ans. D

Solution- Sin 10° Sin 30° Sin 50° Sin 70°

(Sin 10° Sin 50° Sin 70°) Sin 30°
1
=
2
Sin10Sin(80 − 10)Sin(60 + 10)
1 
= Sin30  Sin3(10)
4 
1  1 1
= 
2  4 2 
1
=
16

20. Let P be the plane, which contains the line of intersection of the planes, x + y + x − 6 = 0 and
2x + 3y + z + 5 = 0 and it is perpendicular to the xy-plane. Then the distance of the point (0, 0,
256) from P is equal to:
A. 63 5
B. 205 5
C. 11 / 5
D. 17 / 5
Ans. C

Solution- P1 : x + y + 2 – 6 = 0 …………(i)
And 2x + 3y + z + 5 = 0 ……………(ii)
Equation of plane
P1 + λ P2 = 0
(x + y + z – 6) + λ (2x + 3y + 2 + 5) = 0
⇒ x(1 + 2 λ) + y(1 + 3 λ) + 2(1 + λ) – 6 + 5 λ = 0
This plane is perpendicular to oxy – plane
∴ 1 + λ = 0 ⇒ λ = -1
So, equation of plane
-x – 2y – 11 = 0
⇒ x + 2y + 11 = 0
Distance of the point (o1, o2, 256) from this plane
0+0+1 11
= =
1+ 4 5

21. If a unit vector a makes angles /3 with i , /4 with j and   ( 0,  ) with k , then a value of
 is:
5
A.
6
2
B.
3

C.
4
5
D.
12
Ans. B

Solution- Cos  + Cos  + Cos  = 1

2 2 2

1 1
 + + Cos2  = 1
4 2
3 1
 Cos2  = 1 − =
4 4
1
 Cos = 
2
 2
  = or
3 3

22. The mean and the median of the following ten numbers in increasing order
10, 22, 26, 29, 34, x, 42, 67, 70, y
y
are 42 and 35 respectively, then is equal to:
x
A. 9/4
B. 7/3
C. 7/2
D. 8/3
Ans. B
Solution- mean = 42
10 + 22 + 26 + 29 + 34 + x + 42 + 67 + 70 + y
 = 45
10
⇒ 420 = 300 + x + y
⇒ x + y = 120 ……..(i)
And medium = 35
34 + x
 = 35
2
⇒ x = 36
From equation (i) y = 84
y 84 7
= =
x 36 3

23. Two newspapers A and B are published in a city. It is known that 25% of the city population
reads A and 20% reads B while 8% reads both A and B. Further, 30% of those who read A but not
B look into advertisements and 40% of those who read B but not A also look into advertisements,
while 50% of those who read both A and B look into advertisements. Then the percentage of the
population who look into advertisements is:
A. 13.9
B. 13.5
C. 13
D. 12.8
Ans. A

Solution- Let population of city = 100

n(A) = 25

n(B) = 20
n(A  B) = 8
n(A  B) = 17
n(A  B) = 12
Now % of the population who look advertisement
30 40 50
=  17 +  12 + 8
100 100 100
= 5.1 + 4.8 + 4 = 13.9

24. The value of the integral

1

 x cot (1 − x )
−1 2
+ x 4 dx is:
0

 1
A. − loge 2
4 2

B. − loge 2
4
 1
C. − loge 2
2 2

D. − loge 2
2
Ans. A
 1
 1 
 x tan
−1
Solution- I =   dx
0 1 − x2 + x 4 
1  x2 − x2 − 1 
−1 
( )
I= 0 x tan  2 2  dx
1 + x (x − 1) 
1

 x tan ( )
−1
= x2 − tan−1 x2 − 1 dx
0
2
Let x = t  2xdx = dt
1
1

I =  tan−1 t − tan−1 (t − 1)dt
20

1 1
1 1
2 0
= tan−1 tdt −  tan−1 (t − 1)dt
20
1 1
1 1
=
20 tan−1 tdt −  tan−1 (−t)dt
20
1 1
1 1
=
20 tan−1 tdt +  tan−1 (t)dt
20
1

 tan
−1
= (t)dt
0
1
t
( )
1
= tan. tan−1 t
0
− 1+ t
0
2
dt

 1 1
=   − log(1 + t2 )
 4 2 0

 1
= − log e2
4 2
Option A is correct

25. Some identical balls are arranged in rows to form an equilateral triangle. The first row consists
of one ball, the second row consists of two balls and so on. If 99 more identical balls are added to
the total number of balls used in forming the equilateral triangle, then all these balls can be
arranged in a square whose each side contains exactly 2 balls less than the number of balls each
side of the triangle contains. Then the number of balls used to form the equilateral triangle is:
A. 26
B. 19
C. 15
D. 22
Ans. B
n(n + 1)
Solution- + 99 = (n − 2)2
2

n2 + n + 198 = 2(n2 + 4 -4n)

n2 – 9n – 190 = 0
n2 – 19n + 10n – 190 = 0
n(n – 19) + 10 (n – 19) = 0
n = 19

26. Two poles standing on a horizontal ground are of heights 5 m and 10 m respectively. The line
joining their tops makes an angle of 15 with the ground. Then the distance (in m) between the
poles, is:

A.
5
2
(
2+ 3 )
B. 10 ( 3 − 1)
C. 5( 3 + 1)
D. 5 (2 + 3 )
Ans. D

Solution-

In ΔANC
5
tan15 =
x
5
2− 3 =
x
x = 5(2 + 3)
{we know tan15 = 2 − 3}

27. If the two lines x + (a − 1) y = 1 and 2x + a2y = 1 (a  R − {0, 1}) are perpendicular, then the
distance of their point of intersection from the origin is:
2
A.
5
2
B.
5
2
C.
5
2
D.
5
Ans. C
Solution- lines x + (a – 1) y = 1
And 2x + a2y = 1, (a ϵ R – {0,1})
Lines perpendicular to each other
∴ m1 m2 = -1
 −1   −2 
  −1   2  = −1
a   a 
⇒ a3 – a2 + 2 = 0
⇒ (a + 1) (a2 – 2a + 2) = 0
∴ a = -1
So lines are L1 : x – 2y + 1 = 0
L2 : 2x + y – 1 = 0
 1 3
Solving there equation we get point of intersection P  ,
 5 5 
Now distance of P from origin
1 9 2
OP = + =
25 25 5
 
 a  − x + 1, x  5
28. If the function f ( x ) =  is continuous at x = 5, then the value of a − b is:
b x −  + 3, x  5

2
A.
 −5
2
B.
+5
2
C.
5−
−2
D.
+5
Ans. C
a |  − x | +1, x  5
Solution- f(x) = 
b | x −  | +3, x  5
Continuous at x = 5
∴ L.H.L. = R. H. L = f(5)
 b |  − 5 | +3 = +9 | (5 −  ) | +1
 (a − b)( − 5) = −2
−2 2
 a−b = =
 −5 5−

29. A rectangle is inscribed in a circle with a diameter lying along the line 3y = x + 7. If the two
adjacent vertices of the rectangle are (−8, 5) and (6, 5), then the area of the rectangle (in sq.
units) is:
A. 72
B. 98
C. 56
D. 84
Ans. D
Solution-

 5 + 9
Let vertex a is (6, 9) then center of circle  −1,
 2 
3(9 + 5)
= −1 + 7
2
2(6)
9+5=
3
A = -1
Sides AC = 6 and AB = 14
⇒ A = 84

30. If m is chosen in the quadratic equation (m2 + 1) x2 − 3x (m2 + 1)2 = 0 such that the sum of
its roots is greatest, then the absolute difference of the cubes of its roots is:
A. 8 3
B. 4 3
C. 8 5
D. 10 5
Ans. C
Solution- Quadratic equation
(m2 + 1)x2 – 3x – (m2 + 1)2 = 0
3
+ =
m3 + 1
(m + 1)2
 =
m2 + 1
∴ α + β is maximum ∴ m2 + 1 is maximum
⇒m=0
∴ α + β = 3 and α β = 1
|α3 – β2| = |(α – β)(α2 + α β + β2)|

=| ( +  )2 − 4 ( +  ) 2

−  |

= 9 − 4(9 − 1)

=8 5