 2 ct   2 x 

Question: The equation of a stationary wave is y  2 A sin   cos   . Which of the

     
following statement is wrong?
Options:
(a) The unit of ct is the same as that of 
(b) The unit of x is the same as that of 
2 c 2 x
(c) the unit of is the same as that of
 t
c x
(d) The unit of is the same that of
 
Answer: (d)
Solution:
2 ct 2 x
Here, as well as are dimensionless . So units of ct is same as that of  .Unit of x is
 
same as that of  .
 2 ct   2 x 
Since,       M o LoT o 
     
2 c 2 x
Hence, 
 t
x c
In the option (d), is unitless. It is not so with
 
Marks: 4
negativemarks: 1
Subject: PHY SEC 1
Type: SCQ
Topics: Units Of Measurement
Difficulty: Moderate

Question: The length of a sonometer wire AB is 110 cm. Where should the two bridges be
placed from A to divide the wire in three segments whose fundamental frequencies are in the
ratio of 1 : 2 : 3?
Options:
(a) 30 cm, 90 cm
(b) 60 cm, 90 cm
(c) 40 cm, 70 cm
(d) 70 cm, 40 cm
Answer: (b)
Solution:
n1 : n2 : n3  1: 2 : 3
 1 1 1
 l1 : l2 : l3  : :  6 : 3 : 2
1 2 3
110
l1   6  60cm
11
110
l2   3  30cm
11
Bridges should be placed from A at 60 cm and 90cm
Marks: 4
negativemarks: 1
Type: SCQ
Subject: PHY SEC 1
Topics: Sonometer
Difficulty: Easy

Question: A charge –q is placed on the axis of a charged ring of radius r at a distance of 2 2r

as shown in figure. The ring is fixed and carries a charge Q. If the charge –q is released, its
kinetic energy when it reaches the centre of the ring will be:

Options:
qQ
(a)
4 o r
qQ
(b)
12 o r
qQ
(c)
6 o r
qQ
(d)
2 o r
Answer: (c)
Solution:
KE of q at 0  q Vo  Vp 
  
 Q Q 
 q  
 4 0 r 4 0 r 2  2 2r 
 
2

 
(consider the potential at the axial point, p is v p )

2 qQ qQ
 
3 4 o r 6 o r
Marks: 4
negativemarks: 1
Subject: PHY SEC 1
Type: SCQ
Topics: Electric Potential due to Continous System of Charges
Difficulty: Moderate

Question: A proton of mass 1.67 1027 kg and charge 1.6 1019 C is projected in xy - plane with
a speed of 2 106 m / s at an angle of 60 to the x-axis. If a uniform magnetic field of 0.104 tesla
is applied along y-axis, the path of proton is
Options:
(a) a circle of radius = 0.2 m and time period  107 s
(b) a circle of radius = 0.1 m and time period 2 107 s
(c) a helix of radius = 0.1 m and time period 2 107 s
(d) a helix of radius = 0.2 m and time period 4 107 s
Answer: (c)
Solution:
mv sin 
path of the proton will be a helix of radius r 
qB
 1.67 1027  2 106  sin 30o
r   0.1m
1.6 1019  0.104
2 m 2 1.67 1027
Time period T   19
 2 107 s
qB 1.6 10  0.104
Marks: 4
negativemarks: 1
Subject: PHY SEC 1
Type: SCQ
Topics: Motion of a Charged Particle in Magnetic field
Difficulty: Moderate

Question: In the series L-C-R circuit, the voltmeter and ammeter readings are respectively

Options:
(a) V  100V , I  2 A
(b) V  1000V , I  5 A
(c) V  1000V , I  2 A
(d) V  300V , I  1A
Answer: (a)
Solution:
since, VC  VL  400V (so, it is resonance condition)
Vtotal  VR
(as there is cancellation of reactance at resonance)
 VR  100V  VR
Reading of Voltmeter = 100 V
 100
Also verify that current is I   2 A, at resonance.
50
Marks: 4
negativemarks: 1
Subject: PHY SEC 1
Type: SCQ
Topics: Series R-L-C circuit
Difficulty: Moderate

Question: A thin plano-convex glass lens    1.5 has its plane surface silvered and R is the
radius of curvature of curved part. Which of the following ray diagram is true for an object
placed at O?
Options:
(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Answer: (a)
Solution:
Focal length of the convex lens
1  2  1  1 1 
   
f  1  R1 R2 
1  1.5  1  1 1  1
    
f  1  R   2 R
f =2R
so, the ray would become parallel to the principal axis after the refraction and fall perpendicular
to the mirror and hence would get reflected back along the same path.
Marks: 4
negativemarks: 1
Subject: PHY SEC 1
Type: SCQ
Topics: Convex Lens
Difficulty: Moderate

Question: Two identical non-relativistic particles A and B move at right angles to each other
possessing de-Broglie wavelengths 1 and 2 respectively. The de-Broglie wavelength of each
particle in their centre of mass frame of reference is
Options:
(a) 1  2
212
(b)
12  22
12
(c)
12  22
1  2
(d)
2
Answer: (b)
Solution:
h
let, m is the mass of each particle, then 1 
mv1
h
At 2  , where v1 and v2 are the velocities of two particles as shown in fig.
mv2
 mv1  mv2 v1  v2
vCM  
2m 2
Velocity of A w.r.t C o M frame is,
v v
v1C  v1  vCM  1 2
2
v12  v22
v1C   v2 c
2
(as angle between v1 and v2 is 90o )
So, required wavelength is
h h 2
  
m v1c m h 1 1
 2
m 1 2
2

 h h2 
 as   ,  v 2
 
 mv m2  2 
212
 
12  22
Marks: 4
negativemarks: 1
Subject: PHY SEC 1
Type: SCQ
Topics: De Broglie Wavelength
Difficulty: tough

Question: In figure there is a plot of binding energy per nucleon Eb against the nuclear mass M.
A, B, C, D, E and F correspond to different nuclei. Consider four reactions:
(i) A  B  C  Q
(ii) C  A  B  Q
(iii) D  E  F  Q
(iv) F  D  E  Q
where Q is the energy released. In which reaction is Q positive?
Options:
(a) (i) and (iv)
(b) (i) and (iii)
(c) (ii) and (iv)
(d) (ii) and (iii)
Answer: (a)
Solution:
When two nuclei combine to form a single nucleus, and energy is released. We have fusion
reaction. If a single nucleus splits into two, it is fission. The possibility of fusion is more for light
elements and fission takes place for heavy elements
Out of the choices given for fusion. Only A and B are light elements and D and E are heavy
elements. Therefore , A  B  C  Q Is correct . The possibility of fission is only for F and not
for C. Therefore , F  D  E  Q is the correct choice
Marks: 4
negativemarks: 1
Subject: PHY SEC 1
Type: SCQ
Topics: Nuclear Binding Energy And Mass Defect
Difficulty: Moderate

Question: Which logic gate is represented by the following combination of logic gates in the
figure?

Options:
(a) OR
(b) NAND
(c) AND
(d) NOR
Answer: (c)
Solution:
Truth table for the given gate is

This is equivalent to AND gate

Marks: 4
negativemarks: 1
Subject: PHY SEC 1
Type: SCQ
Topics: Logic Gates
Difficulty: Easy

Question: The vectors from origin to the points A and B are A  3iˆ  6 ˆj  2kˆ and
B  2iˆ  ˆj  2kˆ respectively. The area of the triangle OAB be
Options:
5
(a) 17 sq.unit
2
2
(b) 17 sq.unit
5
3
(c) 17 sq.unit
5
5
(d) 17 sq.unit
3
Answer: (a)
Solution:
Given OA  a  3iˆ  6 ˆj  2kˆ and OB  b  2iˆ  ˆj  2kˆ
iˆ ˆj kˆ

 a b  3 6 2
6 1 2

 12  2 iˆ   4  6 ˆj   3  12  kˆ

 10iˆ  10 ˆj  15kˆ | a  b | 102  102  152

 425  4 17
1 5 17
Area of OAB  | a  b | sq.unit.
2 2
Marks: 4
negativemarks: 1
Subject: PHY SEC 1
Type: SCQ
Topics: Scalar And Vector Quantities
Difficulty: Easy

Question: A particle is projected with velocity v0 along x  axis . The deceleration of the
particle is proportional to the square of the distance from the origin i.e., a   x 2 . The distance at
which the particle stops is:
Options:
3v0
(a)
2
1
 3v  3
(b)  o 
 2 
3v 20
(c)
2
1
 3v  2
0
3
(d)  
 2 
Answer: (d)
Solution:
dv dv dx dv
a  v  x 2
dt dx dt dx (given)
0 S
v 2  x3 
0 S
 
v0

vdv   x 2 dx
0
     
 2  v0  3

 0
1
v 02  S 3  3v 2 3
   S   0 

2 3  2 
Marks: 4
negativemarks: 1
Subject: PHY SEC 1
Type: SCQ
Topics: Acceleration And Retardation in One Dimension
Difficulty: Moderate

Question: In uniform circular motion of a particle,

Options:
(a) Both the angular velocity and the angular momentum vary
(b) The angular velocity varies but the angular momentum remains constant
(c) Both the angular velocity and the angular momentum stay constant
(d) The angular momentum varies but the angular velocity remains constant
Answer: (c)
Solution:
L  I .
In U.C.M,  = constant  L = constant.
Marks: 4
negativemarks: 1
Subject: PHY SEC 1
Type: SCQ
Topics: Uniform Circular Motion
Difficulty: Easy

Question: A cricket ball is hit at 30 with the horizontal with kinetic energy K. The kinetic
energy at the highest point is
Options:
(a) Zero
(b) K / 4
(c) K / 2
(d) 3K / 4
Answer: (d)
Solution:
Kinetic energy at the highest point
2
 
K '  K cos 2   K cos 2 30  K  3   3 K
 2  4
 
Marks: 4
negativemarks: 1
Subject: PHY SEC 1
Type: SCQ
Topics: Projectile Motion
Difficulty: Easy

Question: Block A weighing 100 kg rests on a block B and is tied with a horizontal string to the
wall at C. Block B weighs 200 kg. The coefficient of friction between A and B is 0.25 and
between B and the surface is 1/3. The horizontal force P necessary to move the block B should
be ( g  10 m / s 2 )
Options:
(a) 1150 N
(b) 1250 N
(c) 1300 N
(d) 1420 N
Answer: (b)
Solution:
Friction between block A and block B & between block B and surface will oppose the P
 P  FAB  FBS   AB m A g   BS (m A  m B )g
1
 0 . 25  100  10  (100  200 )  10 =1250 N
3
Marks: 4
negativemarks: 1
Subject: PHY SEC 1
Type: SCQ
Topics: Friction
Difficulty: Easy

Question: A lorry and a car moving with the same K.E. are brought to rest by applying the same
retarding force, then
Options:
(a) Lorry will come to rest in a shorter distance
(b) Car will come to rest in a shorter distance
(c) Both come to rest in a same distance
(d) None of the above
Answer: (c)
Solution:
2
kineticenergy
Stopping distance   s  1 mu
retarding force 2 F
If lorry and car both possess same kinetic energy and retarding forces are also equal, then both
come to rest in the same distance.
Marks: 4
negativemarks: 1
Subject: PHY SEC 1
Type: SCQ
Topics: Kinetic Energy
Difficulty: Easy

Question: A projectile is projected with velocity kve in vertically upward direction from the
ground into the space. ( ve is escape velocity and k  1) . If air resistance is considered to be
negligible then the maximum height from the centre of earth to which it can go, will be: (R =
radius of earth)
Options:
R
(a)
k2 1
R2
(b)
k 2 1
R
(c)
1 k2
k 2R
(d)
1 k 2
Answer: (c)
Solution:
Kinetic energy = Potential energy
1
m (kv e ) 2 
m gh
 1
mk 2 2 gR 
mgh
2 h 2 h
1 1
R R
Rk 2
h 
1k2
Height of Projectile from the earth's surface = h
Rk 2
Height from the centre r  Rh  R
1k2
R
By solving r
1k2
Marks: 4
negativemarks: 1
Subject: PHY SEC 1
Type: SCQ
Topics: Energy and Momentum Conservation in Gravitation
Difficulty: Moderate

Question: Two communicating vessels contain mercury. The diameter of one vessel is n times
the diameter of the other. A column of water of height h is poured into the left vessel. The
mercury level will rise in the right-hand vessel (s = relative density of mercury and  = density
of water) by
Options:
n 2h
(a)
(n  1)2 s
h
(b)
(n  1) s
2

h
(c)
(n  1)2 s
h
(d)
n2s
Answer: (b)
Solution:

If the level in narrow tube goes down by h1 then in wider tube goes up to h2,
Now, r 2 h1   (nr)2 h2  h1  n 2 h2
Now, pressure at point A = pressure at point B
h g  (h1  h2 ) ' g
 ' 
 h = (n2h2 h2 )s  As s  
 
h
 h2 
(n  1)s
2

Marks: 4
negativemarks: 1
Subject: PHY SEC 1
Type: SCQ
Topics: Pressure In Fluids
Difficulty: Moderate
Question: Water of volume 2 litre in a container is heated with a coil of 1 kW at 27 C . The lid of
the container is open and energy dissipates at rate of 160 J / s. In how much time temperature will
rise from 27 C to 77 C ?
[Given specific heat of water is 4.2 kJ kg –1K –1 ]
Options:
(a) 8 min 20 s
(b) 6 min 2 s
(c) 7 min
(d) 14 min
Answer: (a)
Solution:
Heat gained by the water = (Heat supplied by the coil) – (Heat dissipated to environment)
mc PCoil t PLoss t
3
2 4.2 10 (77 27) 1000 t 160 t
5
4.2 10
t 500 s 8 min 20 s
840
Marks: 4
negativemarks: 1
Subject: PHY SEC 1
Type: SCQ
Topics: Principle Of Method Of Mixtures
Difficulty: Easy

Question: A gas of one mole expands with temperature according to the relation V  kT 2/3 .
What is the work done when the temperature changes by 30C ?
Options:
(a) 10 R
(b) 20 R
(c) 30 R
(d) 40 R
Answer: (b)
Solution:
 
RT
W  PdV  dV
V

Since V  kT 2/3
 dV 
2
KT 1 / 3 dT
3
dV 2 dT
Eliminating K, we find 
V 3 T
T2 2 RT 2 2
Hence W   dT  R(T2  T1 )  R(30 )  20 R
T1 3 T 3 3
Marks: 4
negativemarks: 1
Subject: PHY SEC 1
Type: SCQ
Topics: Common polytropic processes
Difficulty: Moderate
Question: A uniform rod of length 40cm and mass 1.2 kg is pivoted at its centre. Two springs
of force constants K each are connected at its ends as shown in the figure. If K = 320 N/m. Find
the angular frequency of oscillation of the rod, if the rod is slightly turned and released

Options:
(a) 28 rad / s
(b) 40 rad / s
(c) 49 rad / s
(d) 20 rad / s
Answer: (b)
Solution:
l l l l l
  F1  F2  Ky  Ky  Kly  Kl 
2 2 2 2 2

l2
or,   K 
2
 Kl 2
    I  2
2
 6K 6  320
So,     40 rad / s
m 1.2
Marks: 4
negativemarks: 1
Subject: PHY SEC 1
Type: SCQ
Topics: Spring Block System
Difficulty: Moderate

Question: A parallel plate capacitor of capacity 100 F is charged by a battery of 50 V. The

battery remains connected and if the plates of the capacitor are separated, so that the distance
between them becomes double the original distance, the additional energy given to the battery by
the capacitor in milli-joules is
Answer: 125.00
Solution:
Initial charge on capacitor Q = CV
CV
Final charge = Q '  C 'V 
2
CV
Charge flows into the battery Q 
2

Energy given to the battery CV 2  100  106  502   125  103

1 1
2 2
Marks: 4
negativemarks: 0
Subject: PHY SEC 2
Type: Numeric
Topics: Energy stored in a capacitor
Difficulty: Moderate

Question: To break a wire of one-meter length, minimum weight of 40 kg wt. is required. Then
the wire of the same material of double radius and 6 m length will require a breaking weight (in
kg-wt)
Answer: 160.00
Solution:
Breaking force = Breaking stress × Area of cross section of wire
 Breaking force  r2 (Breaking distance is constant)
If radius becomes doubled then breaking force will become 4 times i.e. 40 × 4 = 160 kg wt
Marks: 4
negativemarks: 0
Subject: PHY SEC 2
Type: Numeric
Topics: Stress and Strain
Difficulty: Easy

Question: A player kicks a football of mass 0.5 kg and the football begins to move with a
1
velocity of 10 m/s. If the contact between the leg and the football lasts for s, then the average
50
force (in N) acted on the football should be
Answer: 250.00
Solution:
dv
Force on the football Fm
dt
m (v 2  v 1 ) 0 . 5  (10  0 )
F   250 N .
dt 1 / 50
Marks: 4
negativemarks: 0
Subject: PHY SEC 2
Type: Numeric
Topics: Measurement of Force
Difficulty: Easy

Question: In YDSE, how many maxima can be obtained on a large screen (including central
5
maxima) on both sides of the central maxima, if d  where  is the wavelength of light?
2
Answer: 5.00
Solution:
In YDSE, path difference, x  d sin 
For maxima, x  n, where n  0, 1, 2,.....
5 5
sin   2 (given that d  )
2 2
2n
sin  
5
1  sin   1
2n
 1  1
5
5 5
So,   n 
2 2
So, possible values of n are 2, 1,0,1, 2 thus, a total of 5 maxima will be formed
Marks: 4
negativemarks: 0
Subject: PHY SEC 2
Type: Numeric
Topics: Young's Double Slit Experiment
Difficulty: Moderate

Question: Figure shows a network of a capacitor and resistors. The charge on the capacitor in
steady state (in  C ) is:

Answer: 16.00
Solution:
Let the potential of the junction be V. then;
6 V 4 V 8 V
  0
2 4 4

 12  2V  4  V  8  V  0
24  4V  V  6 volt
Potential drop across capacitor  6   10 =16V
 charge on capacitor = 16C
Marks: 4
negativemarks: 0
Subject: PHY SEC 2
Type: Numeric
Topics: Capacitor in Circuits
Difficulty: Moderate

Question:

Options:
(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)
Answer: (d)
Solution:

Marks: 4
negativemarks: 1
Subject: CHEM SEC 1
Type: SCQ
Topics: Cannizzaro’s Reaction
Targetgrade: JEE_Main-12
Difficulty: Moderate

Question: The reagent which distinguishes salicylic acid and phenol is _______
Options:
(a) NaOH
(b) NaHCO3
(c) Neutral FeCl3
(d) all
Answer: (b)
Solution:
Both salicylic acid and phenol have phenolic-OH. So neutral FeCl3 is not useful in distinguishing
them. NaHCO3 releases CO2 with Salicylic acid only, not with phenol.
Marks: 4
negativemarks: 1
Subject: CHEM SEC 1
Type: SCQ
Topics: Test for Carboxylic acids
Targetgrade: JEE_Main-12
Difficulty: Moderate

Question: Iso electric points of 3 amino acids are given below.

(A) Valine = 5.96
(B) Glutamic acid = 3.22
(C) histidine = 7.6
A mixture of these three amino acids in a solution is maintained at a pH = 7.6. Which amino acid
migrates towards cathode when electricity is passed?
Options:
(a) A
(b) B
(c) C
(d) No one migrates
Answer: (d)
Solution:
The P.I of histidine and pH of solution is same. So it cannot migrate towards any electrode. For
the remaining two the solution is basic, as pH of solution is greater than their P.I. They exist in
the form of anions and migrate forwards anode. In their mixture no acid migrate towards
cathode.
Marks: 4
negativemarks: 1
Subject: CHEM SEC 1
Type: SCQ
Topics: Amino Acids & its classification
Targetgrade: JEE_Main-12
Difficulty: Moderate

Question: Which of the following is more reactive towards E2 elimination, in ethanol - ethoxide
solution?
Options:
(a) CH3CH2Br
(b)
(c) C6H5CH2CH2Br
(d)

Answer: (c)
Solution:
All are primary halogen derivatives. Product stability decides the rate of reactions
C6 H 5CH  CH 2 formed is more stable due to conjugation and more easily formed. Hence it is
more reactive
Marks: 4
negativemarks: 1
Subject: CHEM SEC 1
Type: SCQ
Topics: Reagents And Mechanisms
Targetgrade: JEE_Main-12
Difficulty: Moderate

Question: Dacron is a
Options:
(a) Polyester
(b) Fibre
(c) Condensation polymer
(d) All
Answer: (d)
Solution:
Factual
Marks: 4
negativemarks: 1
Subject: CHEM SEC 1
Type: SCQ
Topics: Polymers
Targetgrade: JEE_Main-12
Difficulty: Moderate

Question: An organic compound with the formula C4H6 on treating with CH3MgBr gives
CH4. It is
Options:
(a) Butyne - 1
(b) Butyne - 2
(c) Buta -1,3-diene
(d) Cyclobutene
Answer: (a)
Solution: Only acetylene or an acidic alkyne releases CH4 with CH3 MgBr
Marks: 4
negativemarks: 1
Subject: CHEM SEC 1
Type: SCQ
Topics: Preparation of Hydrocarbons
Targetgrade: JEE_Main-12
Difficulty: Moderate

Question: Benzene diazoniumchloride undergoes coupling reaction with phenols. The medium
in which coupling takes place is
Options:
(a) Weak acidic (pH in range 5-6)
(b) Weak basic (pH in range 9-10)
(c) Strong acidic (pH in range 2-3)
(d) Strong basic (pH in range 12-14)
Answer: (b)
Solution: Phenols undergo coupling reaction in weak basic medium only.
Marks: 4
negativemarks: 1
Subject: CHEM SEC 1
Type: SCQ
Topics: Chemical Properties of Diazonium Salts
Targetgrade: JEE_Main-12
Difficulty: Moderate

Question: Which of the following is a stronger acid ?

Options:
(a) benzoic acid
(b) o-hydroxy benzoic acid
(c) m-hydroxy benzoic acid
(d) p-hydroxy benzoic acid
Answer: (b)
Solution: O-hydroxy benzoate is stabilized by intermolecular H-bonding and becomes a weak
base. So the acid is stronger.(and ortho effect)
Marks: 4
negativemarks: 1
Subject: CHEM SEC 1
Type: SCQ
Topics: Carboxylic Acids And Derivatives
Targetgrade: JEE_Main-12
Difficulty: Moderate

Question: In Hoffman hypobromite reaction, an amide gives an amine. Which of the following
is more reactive towards this reaction?
Options:
(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)
Answer: (c)
Solution:
Electron releasing group required
Marks: 4
negativemarks: 1
Subject: CHEM SEC 1
Type: SCQ
Topics: Hoffmann-Bromamide Degradation
Targetgrade: JEE_Main-12
Difficulty: Moderate

Question: In the reaction P4  3OH   3H 2O  xPH 3  yH 2 PO2  , the volume of PH 3 liberated

at STP in the formation of 1 mole of H 2 PO2  is
Options:
(a) 7.46lit
(b) 22.4lit
(c) 67.24lit
(d) 44.84lit
Answer: (a)
Solution:

Marks: 4
negativemarks: 1
Subject: CHEM SEC 1
Type: SCQ
Topics: Mole Concept
Targetgrade: JEE_Main-12
Difficulty: Moderate

Question: 99% of a first order reaction completed in 330 minutes. Then it’s t1/2 is
Options:
(a) 60min
(b) 50min
(c) 70min
(d) 40min
Answer: (b)
Solution:
6.66t1/2  t99
Marks: 4
negativemarks: 1
Subject: CHEM SEC 1
Type: SCQ
Topics: Half life of A Reaction
Targetgrade: JEE_Main-12
Difficulty: Moderate

Question: A crystal is made of particles X, Y and Z. X forms fcc packing. Y occupies all the
octahedral voids of X and Z occupies all the tetrahedral voids of X. If all the particles including
corner atoms along one body diagonal are removed then the formula of the crystal would be
Options:
(a) XYZ 2
(b) X 2YZ 2
(c) X 8Y4 Z 5
(d) X 5Y4 Z 8
Answer: (d)
Solution:
Initially X = 4, Y = 4, Z = 8
1 1
After removing particles on diagonal; X  6   6 
8 2
Y = 3; Z = 6.
Marks: 4
negativemarks: 1
Subject: CHEM SEC 1
Type: SCQ
Topics: The Solid State
Targetgrade: JEE_Main-12
Difficulty: Moderate

Question: Two glass bulbs A and B are connected by very small tube having a stop cock. Bulb
A has a volume of 100 mL and contains the gas while bulb B was empty and had a volume of
150mL. Assuming the temperature is maintained constant on opening the stop –cock, the
pressure of the gas in bulb A will fall down to
Options:
(a) 80%
(b) 60%
(c) 40%
(d) 20%
Answer: (c)
1 1  PV
Solution: Apply PV 2 2

P1 100   P2  250 
P2
100  40%
P1
Marks: 4
negativemarks: 1
Subject: CHEM SEC 1
Type: SCQ
Topics: The Gaseous State
Targetgrade: JEE_Main-12
Difficulty: Moderate

Question: Which of the following on decomposition releases laughing gas

Options:
(a) LiNO3
(b) Mg  NO3 2
(c) NH 4 NO2
(d) NH 4 NO3
Answer: (d)
Solution:

LiNO3   Li2O  NO2  O2

MgNO3   MgO  NO2  O2

NaNO3   NaNO2  O2

NH 4 NO3   N 2O  H 2O
Marks: 4
negativemarks: 1
Subject: CHEM SEC 1
Type: SCQ
Topics: Group 15 Elements
Targetgrade: JEE_Main-12
Difficulty: Moderate

Question: Which of the following statements is true?

Options:
(a) All s-block metal hydrides are saline hydrides
(b) Electrolysis of ionic hydrides liberates hydrogen gas at cathode
(c) Saline hydrides, react violently with water producing dihydrogen gas
(d) Solid BeH2 contains only ‘two centre two electron bonds’
Answer: (c)
Solution:
I. Exceptions beryllium and magnesium hydride.
II. Hydrogen will be liberated at anode.
IV. BeH2 has 3 center 2 electron bonds.
Marks: 4
negativemarks: 1
Subject: CHEM SEC 1
Type: SCQ
Topics: S- Block
Targetgrade: JEE_Main-12
Difficulty: Moderate

Question: A certain salt ‘X’, gives the following results. (i) Its aqueous solution is alkaline to
litmus. (ii) It swells up to a glass material ‘Y’ on strong heating. (iii) When conc. H2SO4 is added
to a hot solution of ‘X’, white crystal of an acid ‘Z’ separates out. What is compound ‘Z’ ?
Options:
(a) H 3 PO4
(b) H 2 SO4
(c) H 3 BO3
(d) HNO3
Answer: (c)
Solution:

Marks: 4
negativemarks: 1
Subject: CHEM SEC 1
Type: SCQ
Topics: Transition Elements
Targetgrade: JEE_Main-12
Difficulty: Moderate

Question: Which statement is incorrect regarding purification of Ni by Mond’s process.

Options:
(a) It involves vapour phase refining
(b) Ni CO 4  solid complex is formed during process
(c) Pure metal is removed with evolution of CO(g )
(d) Impure Ni is heated in a stream of CO(g )
Answer: (b)
Solution:
Ni CO 4  complex is formed during process which is present in gaseous state.
Marks: 4
negativemarks: 1
Subject: CHEM SEC 1
Type: SCQ
Topics: Metallurgy
Targetgrade: JEE_Main-12
Difficulty: Moderate

Question: Which of the following compounds on heating gives two paramagnetic gases.
Options:
(a) NH 4 NO3
(b) LiNO3
(c) KNO3
(d) All
Answer: (b)
Solution:
NH 4 NO3  N 2O  H 2O
LiNO3  Li2O  NO2  O2
KNO3  KNO2  O2
Marks: 4
negativemarks: 1
Subject: CHEM SEC 1
Type: SCQ
Topics: Group 15 Elements
Targetgrade: JEE_Main-12
Difficulty: Moderate

Question: When N 2 changes to N 2  the bond order ______ and when O2 changes to O2  the
bond order______
Options:
(a) increases, decreases
(b) decreases, increases
(c) decreases, decreases
(d) increases, increases
Answer: (b)
Solution:
N 2 and O2 have same bond order, i.e., 2.5
O2 has B.O = 2
N 2 has B.O = 3
Marks: 4
negativemarks: 1
Subject: CHEM SEC 1
Type: SCQ
Topics: Chemical Bonding
Targetgrade: JEE_Main-12
Difficulty: Moderate

Question: Which of the following compounds on thermal decomposition yields basic as well as
acidic oxide
Options:
(a) CaCO3
(b) NaNO3
(c) KClO3
(d) NH 4 NO3
Answer: (a)
Solution: CaCO3 on thermal decomposition yields basic as well as an acidic oxide
The reaction is :- CaCO3  CaO + CO2
(basic) (acidic)
Marks: 4
negativemarks: 1
Subject: CHEM SEC 1
Type: SCQ
Topics: S- Block
Targetgrade: JEE_Main-12
Difficulty: Moderate

Question: 1,2 – dimethyl benzene is subjected to ozonolysis. Total number of possible unique
products formed would be equal to:
Answer: 3.00
Solution:

Marks: 4
negativemarks: 0
Subject: CHEM SEC 2
Type: Numeric
Topics: Ozonolysis of Alkenes
Targetgrade: JEE_Main-12
Difficulty: Moderate

Question: Per two gram of charcoal, a gas is adsorbed, 1 gm, 2 gm at 10 torr and 80 torr
pressure respectively. Calculate the ‘n’ value in Freundlich adsorption isotherm?
Answer: 3.00
Solution:
x
 k . p1/ n
m
 1/ n
x1  p1 
 
x2  p2 
1 3/ n
1 1
    n 3
2  2
Marks: 4
negativemarks: 0
Subject: CHEM SEC 2
Type: Numeric
Topics: Surface Chemistry
Targetgrade: JEE_Main-12
Difficulty: Moderate

Tb
Question: Ratio of of 10gm AB2 and 14 gm of A2 B per 100gm of solvent in their
Kb
respective solution ( AB2 and A2 B both are non-electrolytes) is 1 mole/kg in both cases. Hence
the ratio of atomic weight of A to B is:
Answer: 3.00
Solution:
Tb  kb m
Tb
m
kb
Tb
But  1 m  1
kb
Gmw of AB2  100, Gmw of A2 B  140
On solving, the atomic weights of A, B are 60,20.
Marks: 4
negativemarks: 0
Subject: CHEM SEC 2
Type: Numeric
Topics: Solutions
Targetgrade: JEE_Main-12
Difficulty: Moderate

1
Question: The reaction N 2O5  g  2 NO2  g   O2  g  is started with initial pressure of
2
N2O5  g  equal to 600mm Hg. The fraction of N2O5  g  decomposed when the total pressure of
the system is 960mm Hg is
Answer: 0.40
Solution:

Marks: 4
negativemarks: 0
Subject: CHEM SEC 2
Type: Numeric
Topics: Chemical Equilibrium
Targetgrade: JEE_Main-12
Difficulty: Moderate

Question: The formal charge on sulphur in pyrosulphuric acid is

Answer: 0.00
Solution:

F.C = 6 – (0 + 6) = 0
Marks: 4
negativemarks: 0
Subject: CHEM SEC 2
Type: Numeric
Topics: Group 16 Elements
Targetgrade: JEE_Main-12
Difficulty: Moderate

Question: The locus of a point P  x, y  satisfying the equation

x 2  y 2  24 y  144  13  x 2  y 2  10 x  25 is _____.
Options:
(a) a line segment
(b) a hyperbola
(c) part of a circle with finite radius
(d) ellipse
Answer: (a)
Solution:
Given equation is x 2  y 2  24 y  144  13  x 2  y 2  10 x  25 ,

x2   y  12   x  5  y 2  13 ,
2 2
which can be written as
which represents PA + PB = 13, where P, A and B are (x, y), (0, –12) and (5, 0) respectively.
We can see that AB = 13, so clearly, P lies on the line segment AB.
Marks: 4
negativemarks: 1
Subject: MATH SEC 1
Type: SCQ
Topics: Locus
Targetgrade: JEE_Main-12
Difficulty: Moderate

 f  x  dx    x  then,  x f  x  dx is equal to _____.

5 3
Question: If
Options:

(a)
3
  
1 3
  
x  x 3   x 2 x 3 dx  C

1 3
3
3
 
(b) x  x  3 x  x dx  C
3 3
 
1 3
3
3
 
(c) x  x   x  x dx  C
2 3
 
(d)
3
  
1 3
  
x  x 3   x 3 x 3 dx  C

Answer: (c)
Solution:
Given  f  x  dx    x  .
Let I   x f  x  dx .
5 3

dt
Substituting x3  t , we get x dx 
2
.
3
1
t f  t  dt
3
So, I 
 1
 t  t     t  dt 
3 

  x 3  x 3   3 x 2  x 3  dx   C
1
3 

 x 3  x 3    x 2  x 3  dx  C
1
3
Marks: 4
negativemarks: 1
Subject: MATH SEC 1
Type: SCQ
Topics: Integration By Parts
Targetgrade: JEE_Main-12
Difficulty: Moderate

ln  x  h 

Question: If f  x   lim
sin  x  h    sin x 
ln x
 
, then f   is _____.
h0 h 2
Options:
(a) equal to 0
(b) equal to 1

(c) ln
2
(d) non existent
Answer: (a)
Solution:
 ln x  ln sin x 
Let g  x    sin x  e
ln x

 ln  sin x  
Clearly, f  x   g   x    sin x   cot x  ln x  
ln x
.
 x 
   
Hence, f    g     1 0  0   0 .
2 2
Marks: 4
negativemarks: 1
Subject: MATH SEC 1
Type: SCQ
Topics: Basics of Differentiation
Targetgrade: JEE_Main-12
Difficulty: Moderate
Question: Let a be vector parallel to the line of intersection of planes P1 and P2 . If P1 is parallel
to the vectors 2 ˆj  3kˆ and 4 ˆj  3kˆ and P2 is parallel to ĵ  kˆ and 3iˆ  3 ˆj , then the acute angle
between a and 2iˆ  ˆj  2kˆ is _____.
Options:

(a)
2

(b)
4

(c)
3

(d)
6
Answer: (b)
Solution:
  
A vector normal to plane P1 is 2 ˆj  3kˆ  4 ˆj  3kˆ , 
iˆ ˆj kˆ
which is 0 2 3  28 iˆ
0 4 3

  
A vector normal to plane P2 is ˆj  kˆ  3iˆ  3 ˆj , 
iˆ ˆj kˆ
which is 0 1 1  3iˆ  3 ˆj  3kˆ
3 3 0
Now, a vector parallel to the line of intersection of planes P1 and P2 is normal to the two normal
obtained, which is given by
iˆ ˆj kˆ
1 0 0   ˆj  kˆ
1 1 1
0 1 2 
So, the angle between a and 2iˆ  ˆj  2kˆ is given by cos     .
3 2 4
Marks: 4
negativemarks: 1
Subject: MATH SEC 1
Type: SCQ
Topics: Planes in 3D
Targetgrade: JEE_Main-12
Difficulty: Moderate

Question: If sin x  cos x  tan x  cot x  sec x  cosecx  7 and sin 2 x  a  b 7 , then ordered
pair  a, b   _____.
Options:
(a)  6, 2 
(b) 8, 3
(c)  22, 8
(d) 11, 4
Answer: (c)
Solution:
The given equation is sin x  cos x  tan x  cot x  sec x  cosecx  7 ,
 sin x cos x   1 1 
which can be written as  sin x  cos x       7.
 cos x sin x   cos x sin x 
1  sin x  cos x 
Simplifying, we get  sin x  cos x    7,
sin x cos x  sin x cos x 
 2  2
or  sin x  cos x  1    7
 sin 2 x  sin 2 x
 4 4  4 28
Squaring, we get 1  sin 2 x  1  2    49  2 
 sin 2 x sin 2 x  sin 2 x sin 2 x
 sin3 2 x  44sin 2 2 x  36sin 2 x  0
sin 2 x  0 , so, we have sin 2 2x  44sin 2 x  36  0
 sin 2 x  22  8 7 (ignoring root whose magnitude is not less than 1)
 a  22 and b  8
Marks: 4
negativemarks: 1
Subject: MATH SEC 1
Type: SCQ
Topics: Trigonometric functions of Multiple And Submultiple of Angles
Targetgrade: JEE_Main-12
Difficulty: Moderate

 
Question: The range of the values of p for which the equation sin cos 1 cos  tan 1 x   p has a
solution is _____.
Options:
(a)   1 , 1 
 2 2 
(b) 0, 1

(c)  1 , 1
 2 
(d)  1, 1
Answer: (b)
Solution:

The given equation is sin cos 1 cos  tan 1 x   p 
   
For x  , tan 1 x   , ,
 2 2
so, cos  tan 1 x    0,1 ,
 
 
so, cos 1 cos tan 1 x  0,  ,
 2
hence, sin cos 1 cos  tan 1 x     0,1
Marks: 4
negativemarks: 1
Subject: MATH SEC 1
Type: SCQ
Topics: Inverse Trigonometric Domain And Range
Targetgrade: JEE_Main-12
Difficulty: Moderate


3
dx 
Question: Statement I : The value of the integral 
 1 tan x
is equal to .
6
6
b b
Statement II :  f  x  dx   f  a  b  x  dx .
a a

Options:
(a) Statement I is true; Statement II is true; Statement II is a correct explanation for Statement I.
(b) Statement I is true; Statement II is true; Statement II is not a correct explanation for
Statement I.
(c) Statement I is true; Statement II is false.
(d) Statement I is false; Statement II is true.
Answer: (d)
Solution:
  /3  /3
dx dx
I 
 1 tan x


  
(property of definite integrals)
/6 /6
1  tan   x 
2 
 /3
tan x dx
Thus, I  
 / 6 1  tan x
.

 /3
Now, adding the two integrals, we get 2I   dx ,
 /6

1    
which gives us I    .
2  3 6  12
b b
So, Statement I is false. But Statement II is true as  f  x  dx  f  a  b  x  dx is a property of
a a

definite integrals.
Marks: 4
negativemarks: 1
Subject: MATH SEC 1
Type: SCQ
Topics: Properties of Definite Integrals
Targetgrade: JEE_Main-12
Difficulty: Moderate

Question: If the vectors a and b are linearly independent and satisfy

 3 tan   1 a   
3 sec  2 b  0 , then the most general values of  are _____.
Options:

(a) n  , n 
6
11
(b) 2n  , n
6

(c) n  , n 
6
11
(d) 2n  , n
6
Answer: (d)
Solution:
Since a and b are linearly independent vectors, then   
3 tan   1 a  
3 sec  2 b  0 will
be true only if
3 tan   1  0 and 3 sec  2  0 ,
 11
solving which, we get   2n  , n
6
Marks: 4
negativemarks: 1
Subject: MATH SEC 1
Type: SCQ
Topics: General Solution
Targetgrade: JEE_Main-12
Difficulty: Moderate

Question: The statement  p  q    p  q  is _____.

Options:
(a) a contingency
(b) a fallacy
(c) a tautology
(d) none of these
Answer: (c)
Solution:

Marks: 4
negativemarks: 1
Subject: MATH SEC 1
Type: SCQ
Topics: Connectors And Related Truth Tables
Targetgrade: JEE_Main-12
Difficulty: Moderate

Question: Consider the following statements.

Statement I :  p  q    p  q  is a fallacy.
Statement II :  p  q    q  p  is a tautology.
Options:
(a) Statement I is true; Statement II is true; Statement II is a correct explanation for Statement I.
(b) Statement I is true; Statement II is true; Statement II is not a correct explanation for
Statement I.
(c) Statement I is true; Statement II is false.
(d) Statement I is false; Statement II is true.
Answer: (b)
Solution:
Statement I :
(p ⋀ ~q) ⋀ (~p ⋀ q) ≡ p ⋀ ~q ⋀ ~p ⋀ q
≡ p ⋀ ~p ⋀ ~q ⋀ q
≡F⋀F
≡F
Statement I is true.

Statement II :
(p → q) ↔ (~q → ~p) ≡ (p → q) ↔ (p → q) ≡ T
Statement II is true.
Marks: 4
negativemarks: 1
Subject: MATH SEC 1
Type: SCQ
Topics: Connectors And Related Truth Tables
Targetgrade: JEE_Main-12
Difficulty: Moderate

Question: The weighted mean of the first n natural numbers whose weights are equal to the
squares of the corresponding numbers is _____.
Options:
n 1
(a)
2
3n  n  1
(b)
2  2n  1

(c)
 n  1 2n  1
6
n  n  1
(d)
2
Answer: (b)
Solution:
 1  12  2  22  3  32  ...  n  n 2
Required value 
12  22  ...  n 2
n

r
r 1
3

 n

r
r 1
2

 n 2  n  12 
 
 4 
  
 n  n  1 2n  1 
 
 6 
3n  n  1

2  2n  1
Marks: 4
negativemarks: 1
Subject: MATH SEC 1
Type: SCQ
Topics: Difference Method of Summation of Series
Targetgrade: JEE_Main-12
Difficulty: Moderate

Question: The equation x  3  4 x  1  x  8  6 x  1  1 has _____.

Options:
(a) no solution
(b) only one solution
(c) only two solutions
(d) more than two solutions
Answer: (d)
Solution:
The given equation is x  3  4 x  1  x  8  6 x  1  1.
Substituting x  1  t or x  t 2  1 , we get t 2  4  4t  t 2  9  6t  1 ,

 t  2  t  3  1  t  2  t  3  1.
2 2
that is
This equation is satisfied for all values of t such that 2  t  3 .
Thus, the given equation is satisfied for all values of x lying between 5 and 10, including both 5
and 10.
Marks: 4
negativemarks: 1
Subject: MATH SEC 1
Type: SCQ
Topics: Modulus Function
Targetgrade: JEE_Main-12
Difficulty: Tough

 x  y  f  x  f  y
Question: Let f    x, y  . If f '  0 exists and is equal to –1, then
 2  2
 x
f    = _____.
2
Options:
(a) –1
(b) 1
(c) 0
1
(d)
2
Answer: (a)
Solution:
f  x  h  f  x
f   x   lim
h 0 h
 2 x  2h 
f   f  x
 lim  2 
h 0 h
f  2 x   f  2h 
 f  x
 lim 2
h0 h
 x  y  f  x  f  y f  2x   f  0
Using f   , we can say that f  x   ,
 2  2 2
that is f  2x   2 f  x   f  0 .
2 f  x   f  0  2 f  h   f  0  2 f  x 
So, f   x   lim .
h 0 2h
f  h   f  0
Hence, we get f   x   lim  f   0   1 .
h 0 h
Marks: 4
negativemarks: 1
Subject: MATH SEC 1
Type: SCQ
Topics: Basics of Differentiation
Targetgrade: JEE_Main-12
Difficulty: Tough
Question: The number of symmetric relations that can be defined on the set 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 is
_____.
Options:
(a) 249
(b) 27
(c) 77
(d) 228
Answer: (d)
Solution:
 n 1 
n 
Number of symmetric relations is given by 2  2 
 274  228 .
Marks: 4
negativemarks: 1
Subject: MATH SEC 1
Type: SCQ
Topics: Addition And Multiplication Rule
Targetgrade: JEE_Main-12
Difficulty: Moderate

Question: The values of k for which one root of the equation x2   k  1 x  k 2  k  8  0

exceeds 2 and the other is less than 2, are given by _____.
Options:
(a) k  3
(b) 9  k  10
(c) 2  k  3
(d) 1  k  2
Answer: (c)
Solution:
Let α and β be the roots of the equation x2   k  1 x  k 2  k  8  0 .
Given that α > 2 and β < 2.
That is,   2   2  0 or   2      4  0 .
Using relation between roots and coefficients, we get k 2  k  8  2  k  1  4  0 ,
that is k 2  k  6  0 or  k  3 k  2  0 , that is 2  k  3 .
Marks: 4
negativemarks: 1
Subject: MATH SEC 1
Type: SCQ
Topics: Location Of Roots of Quadratic Equations
Targetgrade: JEE_Main-12
Difficulty: Tough

 3t  4 
Question: If f    t  2 then
 3t  4 
 f  x  dx  _____.
Options:
 3x  4 
(a) e x  2 ln  
 3x  4 
2x 8
(b)  ln 1  x  c
3 3
2x 8
(c)  ln 1  x  c
3 3
1 x
(d) e x  2 ln c
1 x
Answer: (b)
Solution:
 3t  4 
Given f    t  2.
 3t  4 
3t  4 4x  4 4x  4 10  2 x
Substituting  x or t  , we get f  x   2
3t  4 3  3x 3  3x 3  3x
10  2 x 2  4  2x 8
  f  x  dx   dx   1   dx   ln 1  x  c
3  3x 3  1 x  3 3
Marks: 4
negativemarks: 1
Subject: MATH SEC 1
Type: SCQ
Topics: Integration Using Standard Forms
Targetgrade: JEE_Main-12
Difficulty: Moderate

Question: The area bounded by the curves y  5  x 2 and y  x  1 is _____.

Options:
 5 
(a)   4  sq.units
 2 
 5  2 
(b)   sq.units
 4 
  5  2 
(c)   sq.units
 4 
 5  2 
(d)   sq.units
 2 
Answer: (c)
Solution:

Solving y  5  x 2 and y  x  1 , we get the intersection points as  1, 2  and  2, 1 .

 
2
 Area  5  x 2  x  1 dx
1
2 1 2
  5  x dx    x  1 dx    x  1 dx
2

1 1 1
1 2
x 5  x    x  12 
2
  x  12 
 5  x 2  sin 1        
2 2  5  1  2  1  2 1

 5 1 2   5 1  1       1  1     2  1  
2 2

 1  sin    1  2 sin       0       0

 2 5   5      2   2  

    
5 2 1  1
 2   sin 1  sin 1  2
2 5 5 2
5 2 2  1
  sin 1  cos 1 
2 5 5 2
 5  2 
  sq.units
 4 

Alternate Solution

 
The region formed by the points  1, 2  , 0, 5 and  0, 1 is congruent to the region formed

by the points 1, 0 ,  2, 1 and  5, 0 .

 Area 
1
4   
2
 5   1 1
1
2
 5  2 
  sq.units
 4 
Marks: 4
negativemarks: 1
Subject: MATH SEC 1
Type: SCQ
Topics: Area under Curves
Targetgrade: JEE_Main-12
Difficulty: Moderate

Question: The radius of the circle which touches the line y  x and has its centre on the X-axis
and cuts of a chord of length 2 units on the line 3 y  x  0 is _____.
Options:
(a) 1
(b) 2
(c) 3
(d) 5
Answer: (b)
Solution:

Let the centre of the circle be (h, 0).

Radius = Distance of (h, 0) from the line y  x , since y  x is tangent to the circle.
h
So, we get r  .
2
Given chord length intercepted on 3 y  x  0 is 2 units.
 h2 h2
So, we have 2   2h 2
2 4
Thus, r  2
Marks: 4
negativemarks: 1
Subject: MATH SEC 1
Type: SCQ
Topics: Condition of Tangency of a Line with a Circle
Targetgrade: JEE_Main-12
Difficulty: Moderate

Question: Let f  x   x  1  x  1 . Then f is differentiable in _____.

Options:
(a)  ,  
(b)  , 0
(c)  1, 1
(d)  1, 1
Answer: (c)
Solution:
2 x for x  1

f  x   2 for  1  x  1
 2 x for x  1

So, f is diff in (–1, 1).
Marks: 4
negativemarks: 1
Subject: MATH SEC 1
Type: SCQ
Topics: Graphical Approach to Continuity and Differentiability of Functions
Targetgrade: JEE_Main-12
Difficulty: Moderate

Question: The line which passes through the origin and intersects the two lines
x 1 y  3 z  5 x  4 y  3 z  14
  and   is _____.
2 4 3 2 3 4
Options:
x y z
(a)  
1 3 5
 x y z
(b)  
1 3 5
x y z
(c)  
1 3 5
x y z
(d)  
1 4 3
Answer: (a)
Solution:
x y z
Let the equation of the required line be   .
a b c
If this intersects the given two lines, then
1 3 5 4 3 14
a b c  0 and a b c  0 ,
2 4 3 2 3 4
that is 29a – 7b – 10c = 0 and 9a – 2b – 3c = 0.
Solving, we get a = 1, b = –3 and c = 5.
Marks: 4
negativemarks: 1
Subject: MATH SEC 1
Type: SCQ
Topics: Distance between Skew Lines
Targetgrade: JEE_Main-12
Difficulty: Moderate

Question: A particle moves along the curve y  x3/2 in the first quadrant in such a way that its
dx
distance from the origin increases at the rate of 11 units per second. The value of when
dt
x  3 is _____.
Answer: 4.00
Solution:
3
The given curve is y  x 2 .
If r denotes the distance of the particle (x, y) from the origin at time t,
dr
then we have r2 = x2 + y2 and  11 .
dt
dr dx dy
Differentiating, we get r x y .
dt dt dt
dy 3 dx
From the equation of the curve, we have  x .
dt 2 dt
 dr dx 3 dx dr  3 y x  dx
So, we get r x y x , that is r   x   .
dt dt 2 dt dt  2  dt
Now, when x = 3, we get r2 = x2 + y2 = 6.
 27  dx
So, we have 66   3  
 2  dt
 33  dx
 66   
 2  dt
dx
 4
dt
Marks: 4
negativemarks: 0
Subject: MATH SEC 2
Type: Numeric
Topics: Rate of Change of Quantities
Targetgrade: JEE_Main-12
Difficulty: Tough

1  3
Question: If P  1 3 3 is the adjoint of a 3  3 matrix A and |A| = 4, then  is equal to
2 4 4
_____.
Answer: 11.00
Solution:
P  112  12    4  6  3 4  6  2  6
Since P is the adjoint of A and the order of A is 3,
we have P  A  16 , which gives us 2  6  16 , that is   11 .
2

Marks: 4
negativemarks: 0
Subject: MATH SEC 2
Type: Numeric
Topics: Properties of Adjoint of Matrix
Targetgrade: JEE_Main-12
Difficulty: Moderate

Question: If z  2i  1 and z1  6  3i , then the maximum value of iz  z1  4 is equal to

_____.
Answer: 6.00
Solution:
iz  z1  4  i  iz  z1  4
 z  iz1  4i
 z  i  6  3i   4i
 z  2i  3
 z  2i  3  4i
 z  2iˆ  3  4iˆ
1 5
6
Marks: 4
negativemarks: 0
Subject: MATH SEC 2
Type: Numeric
Topics: Properties of Modulus of a Complex Number
Targetgrade: JEE_Main-12
Difficulty: Tough

Question: If the sum of the coefficients in the expansion of  x  2 y  3z  is 128, then the
n

greatest coefficient in the expansion of 1  x  is _____.

n

Answer: 35.00
Solution:
To find the sum of the coefficients in the expansion of  x  2 y  3z  ,
n

let’s substitute x  y  z  1.
So, we will get 1  2  3  128 , that is 2n  128  n  7 .
n

Hence, greatest coefficient in 1  x   7C3 or 7C4  35 .

7

Marks: 4
negativemarks: 0
Subject: MATH SEC 2
Type: Numeric
Topics: Greatest Term in Binomial Expansion
Targetgrade: JEE_Main-12
Difficulty: Moderate
Question: Let ai2  bi2  ci2  1  for i  1,2,3 and ai a j  bib j  ci c j  0  i  j; i, j  1, 2, 3 .
a1 a2 a3
Then the value of b1 b2 b3 = _____.
c1 c2 c3
Answer: 1.00
Solution:
2
a1 a2 a3 a1 a2 a3 a1 a2 a3 a1 b1 c1 a1 a2 a3 1 0 0
 2  b1 b2 b3  b1 b2 b3 b1 b2 b3  a2 b2 c2 b1 b2 b3  0 1 0  1
c1 c2 c3 c1 c2 c3 c1 c2 c3 a3 b3 c3 c1 c2 c3 0 0 1
 1
Marks: 4
negativemarks: 0
Subject: MATH SEC 2
Type: Numeric
Topics: Properties of Determinants
Targetgrade: JEE_Main-12
Difficulty: Moderate