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Question 1:

What is the minimum energy required to launch a satellite of mass \( m \) from the surface of a planet of mass \( M \) and radius \( R \) in a circular orbit at an altitude of \( R \)?

  • (A) \( \dfrac{5GmM}{6R} \)
  • (B) \( \dfrac{2GmM}{3R} \)
  • (C) \( \dfrac{GmM}{2R} \)
  • (D) \( \dfrac{3GmM}{4R} \)

Question 2:

A mercury drop of radius 1 cm is sprayed into \(10^6\) drops of equal size. The energy pressed in joule is (surface tension of mercury is \(460 \times 10^{-3}\,N/m\)).

  • (A) \(0.057\)
  • (B) \(5.7\)
  • (C) \(5.7 \times 10^{-4}\)
  • (D) \(5.7 \times 10^{-6}\)

Question 3:

Two plano-concave lenses (1 and 2) of glass of refractive index 1.5 have radii of curvature 25 cm and 20 cm. They are placed in contact with their curved surfaces towards each other and the space between them is filled with liquid of refractive index \(4/3\). The combination is

  • (A) convex lens of focal length 70 cm
  • (B) concave lens of focal length 70 cm
  • (C) concave lens of focal length 66.6 cm
  • (D) convex lens of focal length 66.6 cm

Question 4:

A charged particle moves perpendicular to a magnetic field. Then

  • (A) kinetic energy changes but the momentum is constant
  • (B) the momentum changes but the kinetic energy is constant
  • (C) both momentum and kinetic energy of the particle are not constant
  • (D) both momentum and kinetic energy of the particle are constant

Question 5:

After two hours, one-sixteenth of the starting amount of a certain radioactive isotope is remained undecayed. The half-life of the isotope is

  • (A) 15 minutes
  • (B) 30 minutes
  • (C) 45 minutes
  • (D) 4 hours

Question 6:

A coil of inductance 300 mH and resistance \(2\Omega\) is connected to a source of voltage 2 V. The current reaches half of its steady state value in

  • (A) 0.1 s
  • (B) 0.05 s
  • (C) 0.3 s
  • (D) 0.15 s

Question 7:

Two concentric conducting spherical shells \(A\) and \(B\) having radii \(r_A\) and \(r_B\) \((r_B>r_A)\) are charged to \(+2q\) and \(-q\) respectively. The electric field along a line passing through the centre is

  • (A) Option a
  • (B) Option b
  • (C) Option c
  • (D) Option d

Question 8:

A capillary tube of radius \(R\) is immersed in water and water rises in it to a height \(H\). Mass of water in the capillary tube is \(M\). If the radius of the tube is doubled, mass of water that will rise in the capillary tube will now be

  • (A) \(M\)
  • (B) \(2M\)
  • (C) \(\dfrac{M}{2}\)
  • (D) \(4M\)

Question 9:

A sonometer wire resonates with a given tuning fork forming standing waves with five antinodes between the two bridges when a mass of 9 kg is suspended from the wire. When this mass is replaced by a mass \(M\), the wire resonates with the same tuning fork forming three antinodes for the same position of the bridges. The value of \(M\) is

  • (A) 25 kg
  • (B) 5 kg
  • (C) 12.5 kg
  • (D) 1.25 kg

Question 10:

When a metal surface is illuminated by light of wavelength 400 nm and 250 nm, the maximum velocities of the photoelectrons ejected are \(v\) and \(2v\) respectively. The work function of the metal is (h = Planck’s constant, c = velocity of light in air)

  • (A) \(2hc \times 10^6\ J\)
  • (B) \(1.5hc \times 10^6\ J\)
  • (C) \(hc \times 10^6\ J\)
  • (D) \(0.5hc \times 10^6\ J\)

Question 11:

Two conducting shells of radius \(a\) and \(b\) are connected by a conducting wire as shown in the figure. The capacity of the system is

  • (A) \(4\pi\varepsilon_0 \dfrac{ab}{b-a}\)
  • (B) \(4\pi\varepsilon_0 (a+b)\)
  • (C) zero
  • (D) infinite

Question 12:

When \(^{235}\mathrm{U}\) undergoes fission, 0.1% of its original mass is changed into energy. How much energy is released if 1 kg of \(^{235}\mathrm{U}\) undergoes fission

  • (A) \(9 \times 10^{10}\ J\)
  • (B) \(9 \times 10^{11}\ J\)
  • (C) \(9 \times 10^{12}\ J\)
  • (D) \(9 \times 10^{13}\ J\)

Question 13:

One mole of an ideal gas is taken from state A to state B by three different processes, (i) ACB (ii) ADB (iii) AEB as shown in the P–V diagram. The heat absorbed by the gas is

  • (A) greater in process (ii) than in (i)
  • (B) the least in process (ii)
  • (C) the same in (i) and (iii)
  • (D) less in (iii) than in (ii)

Question 14:

In the formula \(X = 3YZ^2\), \(X\) has dimensions of capacitance and magnetic induction respectively. The dimensional formula of \(Y\) in MKSA system is

  • (A) \([M^{-3}L^{-2}T^{-2}A^{-4}]\)
  • (B) \([ML^{-2}]\)
  • (C) \([M^{-3}L^{-2}A^{-4}]\)
  • (D) \([M^{-3}L^{-2}AT^{4}]\)

Question 15:

Two long, straight, parallel wires carry steady currents \(I\) and \(-I\) respectively. The distance between the wires is \(d\). At a certain instant of time, a point charge \(q\) is at a point equidistant from the two wires. The instantaneous velocity \(v\) is perpendicular to this plane. The magnitude of the force due to the magnetic field acting on the charge is

  • (A) \(\dfrac{\mu_0 I q v}{2\pi d}\)
  • (B) \(\dfrac{\mu_0 I q v}{\pi d}\)
  • (C) \(\dfrac{2\mu_0 I q v}{\pi d}\)
  • (D) 0

Question 16:

Two projectiles A and B are thrown with speeds in the ratio \(1:\sqrt{2}\) and acquire the same heights. If A is thrown at an angle of \(45^\circ\) with the horizontal, the angle of projection of B will be

  • (A) \(0^\circ\)
  • (B) \(60^\circ\)
  • (C) \(30^\circ\)
  • (D) \(45^\circ\)

Question 17:

A meter bridge is set up as shown to determine an unknown resistance \(X\) using a standard 10 ohm resistor. The galvanometer shows null point at 52 cm mark. The end corrections are 1 cm and 2 cm respectively for the ends A and B. The determined value of \(X\) is

  • (A) 10.2 ohm
  • (B) 10.6 ohm
  • (C) 10.8 ohm
  • (D) 11.1 ohm

Question 18:

A disk of radius \(a/4\) having a uniformly distributed charge \(6\,C\) is placed in the \(x-y\) plane with its centre at \((-a/2,0,0)\). A rod of length \(a\) carrying a uniformly distributed charge \(8\,C\) is placed on the \(x\)-axis from \(x=a/4\) to \(x=5a/4\). Two point charges \(-7\,C\) and \(3\,C\) are placed at \((a/4,-a/4,0)\) and \((-3a/4,3a/4,0)\) respectively. Consider a cubical surface formed by six surfaces \(x=\pm a/2,\ y=\pm a/2,\ z=\pm a/2\). The electric flux through this cubical surface is

  • (A) \(-\dfrac{2C}{\varepsilon_0}\)
  • (B) \(\dfrac{2C}{\varepsilon_0}\)
  • (C) \(\dfrac{10C}{\varepsilon_0}\)
  • (D) \(\dfrac{12C}{\varepsilon_0}\)

Question 19:

A particle of mass \(m\) moving in the \(x\)-direction with speed \(2v\) is hit by another particle of mass \(2m\) moving in the same direction with speed \(v\). If the collision is perfectly inelastic, the percentage loss in the energy during the collision is close to

  • (A) 56%
  • (B) 62%
  • (C) 44%
  • (D) 50%

Question 20:

A coil is suspended in a uniform magnetic field with the plane of the coil parallel to the magnetic lines of force. When a current is passed through the coil it starts oscillating; it is very difficult to stop. But if an aluminium plate is placed near the coil, it stops. This is due to

  • (A) induced emf in the coil
  • (B) induction of electrical charge on the plate
  • (C) shielding of magnetic lines of force as aluminium is paramagnetic
  • (D) electromagnetic induction in the aluminium plate giving rise to electromagnetic damping

Question 21:

A steel wire of length \(L\) at \(40^\circC\) is suspended from the ceiling and carries a mass \(m\) from its free end. The wire is cooled from \(40^\circC\) to \(30^\circC\) to regain its original length \(L\). The coefficient of linear expansion is \(10^{-5}\,/^\circC\), Young’s modulus of steel is \(10^{11}\,N m^{-2}\) and the radius of the wire is \(1\,mm\). The value of \(m\) in kg is nearly

  • (A) 1
  • (B) 2
  • (C) 3
  • (D) 5

Question 22:

On a hypotenuse of a right angled prism of liquid is placed as shown in the figure. Light is allowed to fall normally on the short face of the prism. In order that the ray of light may be totally reflected, the maximum value of refractive index is

  • (A) 1.30
  • (B) 1.47
  • (C) 1.20
  • (D) 1.25

Question 23:

A tuning fork of frequency 392 Hz resonates with 50 cm length of a string under tension \(T\). If the mass of the string is decreased by 2%, keeping the tension constant, the number of beats heard when the string and the tuning fork are made to vibrate simultaneously is

  • (A) 4
  • (B) 6
  • (C) 8
  • (D) 12

Question 24:

Hydrogen (H), deuterium (D), singly ionized helium (\(He^+\)) and doubly ionized lithium (\(Li^{2+}\)) all have one electron around the nucleus. Consider \(n=2\) to \(n=1\) transition. The wavelengths of emitted radiations are \(\lambda_1, \lambda_2, \lambda_3\) and \(\lambda_4\) respectively. Then approximately

  • (A) \(\lambda_1=\lambda_2=4\lambda_3=9\lambda_4\)
  • (B) \(4\lambda_1=2\lambda_2=2\lambda_3=\lambda_4\)
  • (C) \(\lambda_1=2\lambda_2=2\lambda_3=3/2\,\lambda_4\)
  • (D) \(\lambda_1=\lambda_2=2\lambda_3=3\sqrt{2}\lambda_4\)

Question 25:

The following figure depicts a circular motion. The radius of the circle, the period of revolution, the initial position and the sense of revolution are indicated in the figure. The simple harmonic motion of the \(x\)-projection of the radius vector of the rotating particle \(P\) can be shown as

  • (A) \(x(t)=a\cos\!\left(\dfrac{2\pi t}{4}+\dfrac{\pi}{4}\right)\)
  • (B) \(x(t)=a\cos\!\left(\dfrac{\pi t}{4}+\dfrac{\pi}{4}\right)\)
  • (C) \(x(t)=a\sin\!\left(\dfrac{2\pi t}{4}+\dfrac{\pi}{4}\right)\)
  • (D) \(x(t)=a\cos\!\left(\dfrac{\pi t}{3}+\dfrac{\pi}{2}\right)\)

Question 26:

There are two sources kept at distances \(2\lambda\). A large screen is perpendicular to the line joining the sources. Number of maxima on the screen in this case is (\(\lambda=\) wavelength of light)

  • (A) 1
  • (B) 3
  • (C) 5
  • (D) 7

Question 27:

In the circuit shown in the figure the current through the resistor is

  • (A) the \(3\,\Omega\) resistor is \(0.50\,A\)
  • (B) the \(3\,\Omega\) resistor is \(0.25\,A\)
  • (C) the \(4\,\Omega\) resistor is \(0.50\,A\)
  • (D) the \(4\,\Omega\) resistor is \(0.25\,A\)

Question 28:

A telescope has an objective lens of 10 cm diameter and is situated at a distance of one kilometer from two objects. The minimum distance between these two objects which can be resolved by the telescope, when the wavelength of light is \(5000\,\AA\), is of the order of

  • (A) 5 cm
  • (B) 0.5 m
  • (C) 5 mm
  • (D) 5 m

Question 29:

During vaporisation:
I. change of state from liquid to vapour state occurs.
II. temperature remains constant.
III. both liquid and vapour states coexist in equilibrium.
IV. specific heat of substance increases.
Correct statements are

  • (A) I, II and IV
  • (B) I, III and IV
  • (C) II, III and IV
  • (D) I, II and III

Question 30:

A wire is connected to a battery between the points \(M\) and \(N\) as shown in figure (1). The same wire is bent in the form of a square and then connected to the battery between the points \(M\) and \(N\) as shown in figure (2). Which of the following quantities increases?

  • (A) Heat produced in the wire and resistance offered by the wire
  • (B) Resistance offered by the wire and current through the wire
  • (C) Heat produced in the wire, resistance offered by the wire and current through the wire
  • (D) Heat produced in the wire and current through the wire

Question 31:

A body moves in a circular orbit of radius \(R\) under the action of a central force. Potential due to the central force is given by \(V(r)=kr\) (where \(k\) is a positive constant). Period of revolution of the body is proportional to

  • (A) \(R^{1/2}\)
  • (B) \(R^{-1/2}\)
  • (C) \(R^{-3/2}\)
  • (D) \(R^{-5/2}\)

Question 32:

Two equal heavy spheres, each of radius \(r\), are in equilibrium within a smooth cup of radius \(3r\). The ratio of reaction between the cup and one sphere and that between the two spheres is

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

Question 33:

A long, hollow conducting cylinder is kept coaxially inside another long, hollow conducting cylinder of larger radius. Both the cylinders are initially electrically neutral.

  • (A) a potential difference appears between the two cylinders when a charge density is given to the inner cylinder.
  • (B) a potential difference appears between the two cylinders when a charge density is given to the outer cylinder.
  • (C) no potential difference appears when a uniform line charge is kept along the axis of the cylinders.
  • (D) no potential difference appears when same charge density is given to both the cylinders.

Question 34:

A thin but rigid semicircular wire frame of radius \(r\) is hinged at \(O\) and can rotate in its own vertical plane. A smooth peg \(P\) starts from \(O\) and moves horizontally with constant speed \(v_0\), lifting the frame upwards as shown in the figure. Find the angular velocity \(\omega\) of the frame when its diameter makes an angle of \(60^\circ\) with the vertical.

  • (A) \(\dfrac{v_0}{r}\)
  • (B) \(\dfrac{v_0}{2r}\)
  • (C) \(\dfrac{2v_0}{r}\)
  • (D) \(v_0 r\)

Question 35:

Given that \( \vec A + \vec B = \vec R \) and \( A = B = R \). What should be the angle between \( \vec A \) and \( \vec B \)?

  • (A) 0
  • (B) \(\pi/3\)
  • (C) \(2\pi/3\)
  • (D) \(\pi\)

Question 36:

The basic magnetization curve for a ferromagnetic material is shown in figure. Then, the value of relative permeability is highest for the point

  • (A) P
  • (B) Q
  • (C) R
  • (D) S

Question 37:

Five gas molecules chosen at random are found to have speeds of 500, 600, 700, 800 and 900 m/s.

  • (A) The root mean square speed and the average speed are the same.
  • (B) The root mean square speed is 14 m/s higher than the average speed.
  • (C) The root mean square speed is 14 m/s lower than the average speed.
  • (D) The root mean square speed is \(\sqrt{14}\) m/s higher than the average speed.

Question 38:

What is equivalent capacitance of the circuit between points A and B?

  • (A) \(\dfrac{2}{3}\,\muF\)
  • (B) \(\dfrac{4}{3}\,\muF\)
  • (C) Infinite
  • (D) \((1+\sqrt{3})\,\muF\)

Question 39:

A cyclic process ABCD is shown in the P–V diagram. Which of the following curves represent the same process?



  • (A) Option a
  • (B) Option b
  • (C) Option c
  • (D) Option d

Question 40:

In the circuit shown below, \(V(t)\) is the sinusoidal voltage source, the voltage drop \(V_{AB}(t)\) across the resistance \(R\) is

  • (A) is half wave rectified
  • (B) is full wave rectified
  • (C) has the same peak value in the positive and negative half cycle
  • (D) has different peak values during positive and negative half cycle

Question 41:

Which of the following can be repeatedly softened on heating?
(i) Polystyrene \quad (ii) Melamine
(iii) Polyesters \quad (iv) Polyethylene \quad (v) Neoprene

  • (A) (i) and (iii)
  • (B) (i) and (iv)
  • (C) (iii), (iv) and (v)
  • (D) (ii) and (iv)

Question 42:

Which one of the following complexes is an outer orbital complex?

  • (A) \([Co(NH_3)_6]^{3+}\)
  • (B) \([Mn(CN)_6]^{4-}\)
  • (C) \([Fe(CN)_6]^{4-}\)
  • (D) \([Ni(NH_3)_6]^{2+}\)

Question 43:

For the reaction \[ H_2(g) + Br_2(g) \rightarrow 2HBr(g), \]
the experimental data suggest the rate law \[ Rate = k[H_2][Br_2]^{1/2}. \]
The molecularity and order of the reaction are respectively

  • (A) 2, \(\dfrac{3}{2}\)
  • (B) \(\dfrac{3}{2}, 2\)
  • (C) 1, 1
  • (D) 1, \(\dfrac{1}{2}\)

Question 44:

Plaster of Paris is

  • (A) \(CaSO_4\cdot2H_2O\)
  • (B) \(MgSO_4\cdot7H_2O\)
  • (C) \(CaSO_4\cdot\frac{1}{2}H_2O\)
  • (D) \(CaSO_4\)

Question 45:

Stronger is oxidising agent, more is

  • (A) standard reduction potential of that species
  • (B) tendency to get itself oxidised
  • (C) the tendency to lose electrons by that species
  • (D) standard oxidation potential of that species

Question 46:

Which of the following relation represents correct relation between standard electrode potential and equilibrium constant?

I.\quad \( \log K = \dfrac{nF E^\circ}{2.303\,RT} \)

II.\quad \( K = e^{\frac{nF E^\circ}{RT}} \)

III.\quad \( \log K = -\dfrac{nF E^\circ}{2.303\,RT} \)

IV.\quad \( \log K = 0.4342\,\dfrac{nF E^\circ}{RT} \)

Choose the correct statements.

  • (A) I, II and III are correct
  • (B) II and III are correct
  • (C) I, II and IV are correct
  • (D) I and IV are correct

Question 47:

Which of the following shows nitrogen with its increasing order of oxidation number?

  • (A) NO \(<\) N\(_2\)O \(<\) NO\(_2\) \(<\) NO\(_3^-\) \(<\) NH\(_4^+\)
  • (B) NH\(_4^+\) \(<\) N\(_2\)O \(<\) NO \(<\) NO\(_2^-\) \(<\) NO
  • (C) NH\(_4^+\) \(<\) N\(_2\)O \(<\) NO \(<\) NO\(_2\) \(<\) NO\(_3^-\)
  • (D) NH\(_4^+\) \(<\) NO \(<\) N\(_2\)O \(<\) NO\(_2\) \(<\) NO\(_3^-\)

Question 48:

Raoult’s law becomes a special case of Henry’s law when

  • (A) \(K_H = p_1^\circ\)
  • (B) \(K_H > p_1^\circ\)
  • (C) \(K_H < p_1^\circ\)
  • (D) \(K_H \ge p_1^\circ\)

Question 49:

The standard electrode potentials are: \(E^\circ(Zn^{2+}/Zn) = -0.76\ V\), \(E^\circ(Cu^{2+}/Cu) = +0.34\ V\).

The equilibrium constant for the reaction \[ Zn + Cu^{2+} \rightleftharpoons Cu + Zn^{2+} \]
at \(25^\circC\) is of the order of

  • (A) \(10^{-37}\)
  • (B) \(10^{37}\)
  • (C) \(10^{-17}\)
  • (D) \(10^{17}\)

Question 50:

Which of the following represents Gay Lussac’s law?

I.\quad \( \dfrac{P}{T} = constant \)

II.\quad \( P_1T_2 = P_2T_1 \)

III.\quad \( P_1V_1 = P_2V_2 \)

Choose the correct option.

  • (A) I, II and III
  • (B) II and III
  • (C) I and III
  • (D) I and II

Question 51:

For the reaction \[ CO(g) + \frac{1}{2}O_2(g) \rightarrow CO_2(g), \]
which one of the statements is correct at constant \(T\) and \(P\)?

  • (A) \(\Delta H = \Delta E\)
  • (B) \(\Delta H < \Delta E\)
  • (C) \(\Delta H > \Delta E\)
  • (D) \(\Delta H\) is independent of physical state of the reactants

Question 52:

The energy of an electron in second Bohr orbit of hydrogen atom is:

  • (A) \(-5.44 \times 10^{-19}\,eV\)
  • (B) \(-5.44 \times 10^{-19}\,cal\)
  • (C) \(-5.44 \times 10^{-19}\,kJ\)
  • (D) \(-5.44 \times 10^{-19}\,J\)

Question 53:

Which of the following order is wrong?

  • (A) NH\(_3<\)PH\(_3<\)AsH\(_3\) \quad (Acidic)
  • (B) Li\(<\)Be\(<\)B\(<\)C\(<\)Cs
  • (C) Al\(_2\)O\(_3<\)MgO\(<\)Na\(_2\)O\(<\)K\(_2\)O \quad (Basic)
  • (D) Li\(^+<\)Na\(^+<\)K\(^+<\)Cs\(^+\) \quad (Ionic radius)

Question 54:

Which of the following is not involved in the formation of photochemical smog?

  • (A) Hydrocarbon
  • (B) NO
  • (C) SO\(_2\)
  • (D) O\(_3\)

Question 55:

Which of the following is not present in Portland cement?

  • (A) Ca\(_2\)SiO\(_4\)
  • (B) Ca\(_3\)SiO\(_5\)
  • (C) Ca\(_3\)(PO\(_4\))\(_2\)
  • (D) Ca\(_3\)Al\(_2\)O\(_6\)

Question 56:

Which of the following can form buffer solution?

  • (A) aq. NH\(_3\) + NH\(_4\)OH
  • (B) KOH + HNO\(_3\)
  • (C) NaOH + HCl
  • (D) KI + KOH

Question 57:

Which of the following complex shows \(sp^3d^2\) hybridization?

  • (A) [Cr(NO\(_2\))\(_6\)]\(^{3-}\)
  • (B) [Fe(CN)\(_6\)]\(^{4-}\)
  • (C) [CoF\(_6\)]\(^{3-}\)
  • (D) [Ni(CO)\(_4\)]

Question 58:

Which has glycosidic linkage?

  • (A) amylopectin
  • (B) amylase
  • (C) cellulose
  • (D) all of these

Question 59:

Which of the following represents Schotten-Baumann reaction?

  • (A) formation of amides from amines and acid chlorides/NaOH
  • (B) formation of amines from amides and LiAlH\(_4\)
  • (C) formation of amines from amides and Br\(_2\)/NaOH
  • (D) formation of amides from oxime and H\(_2\)SO\(_4\)

Question 60:

In the following structures, which two forms are staggered conformations of ethane?

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

Question 61:

Which of the following shows correct order of bond length?

  • (A) \( \mathrm{O_2^+ > O_2 > O_2^- > O_2^{2-}} \)
  • (B) \( \mathrm{O_2^+ < O_2 < O_2^- < O_2^{2-}} \)
  • (C) \( \mathrm{O_2^+ < O_2^- < O_2 < O_2^{2-}} \)
  • (D) \( \mathrm{O_2^+ > O_2 < O_2^- > O_2^{2-}} \)

Question 62:

The number of radial nodes of 3s and 2p orbitals are respectively

  • (A) 2, 0
  • (B) 0, 2
  • (C) 1, 2
  • (D) 2, 2

Question 63:

If a 25.0 mL sample of sulfuric acid is titrated with 50.0 mL of 0.025 M sodium hydroxide to a phenolphthalein endpoint, what is the molarity of the acid?

  • (A) 0.020 M
  • (B) 0.100 M
  • (C) 0.025 M
  • (D) 0.050 M

Question 64:

Find which of the following compound can have mass ratio of C:H:O as 6:1:24

  • (A) HO–CH\(_2\)–OH
  • (B) HO–(CO)–OH
  • (C) H–(C=O)–H
  • (D) H\(_3\)CO–(C=O)–H

Question 65:

The number of atoms per unit cell of bcc structure is

  • (A) 1
  • (B) 2
  • (C) 4
  • (D) 6

Question 66:

Which of these doesn’t exist?

  • (A) PH\(_3\)
  • (B) PH\(_5\)
  • (C) LuH\(_3\)
  • (D) PF\(_5\)

Question 67:

Which of these compounds are directional?

  • (A) NaCl
  • (B) CO\(_2\)
  • (C) BaO
  • (D) CsCl

Question 68:

For a given reaction, \(\Delta H = 35.5\) kJ mol\(^{-1}\) and \(\Delta S = 83.6\) J K\(^{-1}\) mol\(^{-1}\). The reaction is spontaneous at

  • (A) \(T>425\,K\)
  • (B) all temperatures
  • (C) \(T>298\,K\)
  • (D) \(T<425\,K\)

Question 69:

Specific conductance of 0.1 M HA is \(3.75\times10^{-4}\ \Omega^{-1}cm^{-1}\). If \(\Lambda_m^\infty(HA)=250\ \Omega^{-1}cm^2mol^{-1}\), the dissociation constant \(K_a\) of HA is

  • (A) \(1.0\times10^{-5}\)
  • (B) \(2.25\times10^{-4}\)
  • (C) \(2.25\times10^{-5}\)
  • (D) \(2.25\times10^{-13}\)

Question 70:

The rate of reaction between two reactants A and B decreases by a factor of 4 if the concentration of reactant B is doubled. The order of this reaction with respect to reactant B is

  • (A) 2
  • (B) –2
  • (C) 1
  • (D) –1

Question 71:

A compound of molecular formula C\(_7\)H\(_{16}\) shows optical isomerism. Compound will be

  • (A) 2,3-Dimethylpentane
  • (B) 2,2-Dimethylbutane
  • (C) 3-Methylhexane
  • (D) None of the above

Question 72:

Which of the following does not contain plane of symmetry?

  • (A) trans-1,3 dichloro cyclohexane
  • (B) trans-1,2 dichloro cyclohexane
  • (C) cis-1,2 dichloro cyclohexane
  • (D) trans-1,3 cyclopentane

Question 73:

Cadmium is used in nuclear reactors for?

  • (A) absorbing neutrons
  • (B) cooling
  • (C) release neutrons
  • (D) increase energy

Question 74:

Which reagent converts nitrobenzene to N-phenyl hydroxylamine?

  • (A) Zn/HCl
  • (B) H\(_2\)O\(_2\)
  • (C) Zn/NH\(_4\)Cl
  • (D) LiAlH\(_4\)

Question 75:

Which of the following can act as both Brønsted acid and Brønsted base?

  • (A) Na\(_2\)CO\(_3\)
  • (B) OH\(^-\)
  • (C) HCO\(_3^-\)
  • (D) NH\(_3\)

Question 76:

Identify the structure of water in the gaseous phase.

  • (A) H–O–H (linear)
  • (B) H–O–H (with extra H)
  • (C) Bent structure with bond angle \(104.5^\circ\)
  • (D) None of these

Question 77:

Electrometallurgical process is used to extract

  • (A) Fe
  • (B) Pb
  • (C) Na
  • (D) Ag

Question 78:

The correct statement about the compounds A, B and C is

  • (A) A and B are identical
  • (B) A and B are diastereomers
  • (C) A and C are enantiomers
  • (D) A and B are enantiomers

Question 79:

Correct formula of the complex formed in the brown ring test for nitrates is

  • (A) FeSO\(_4\cdot\)NO
  • (B) [Fe(H\(_2\)O)\(_5\)NO]\(^{2+}\)
  • (C) [Fe(H\(_2\)O)\(_5\)NO]\(^+\)
  • (D) [Fe(H\(_2\)O)\(_5\)NO]\(^{3+}\)

Question 80:

Which one of the following is an amine hormone?

  • (A) Thyroxine
  • (B) Oxypurin
  • (C) Insulin
  • (D) Progesterone

Question 81:

Loquacious

  • (A) Talkative
  • (B) Slow
  • (C) Content
  • (D) Unclear

Question 82:

Meticulous

  • (A) Forgetful
  • (B) Destructive
  • (C) Careless
  • (D) Flagrant

Question 83:

To write well, a person must train himself in

  • (A) dealing with a difficult problem
  • (B) not leaving anything out
  • (C) thinking clearly and logically
  • (D) following a step-by-step approach

Question 84:

Initially it is difficult to write because

  • (A) a good dictionary is not used
  • (B) ideas occur without any sequence
  • (C) aids to correct writing are not known
  • (D) exact usages of words are not known

Question 85:

According to the passage, writing style can be improved by

  • (A) thinking logically
  • (B) writing clearly
  • (C) undergoing training
  • (D) reading widely

Question 86:

Famous writers have achieved success by

  • (A) using their linguistic resources properly
  • (B) disciplining their skill
  • (C) following only one idea
  • (D) waiting for inspiration

Question 87:

China is a big country, area it is bigger than any other country _____ Russia.

  • (A) accept
  • (B) except
  • (C) expect
  • (D) access

Question 88:

The treasure was hidden _____ a big shore.

  • (A) on
  • (B) underneath
  • (C) toward
  • (D) off

Question 89:

My father gave me (a) / a pair of binocular (b) / on my birthday. (c) / No error. (d)

  • (A) a
  • (B) a pair of binocular
  • (C) on my birthday
  • (D) No error

Question 90:

The teacher as well as his students, (a) / all left (b) / for the trip. (c) / No error. (d)

  • (A) the teacher as well as his students
  • (B) all left
  • (C) for the trip
  • (D) No error

Question 91:

Which answer figure completes the form in the question figure?

  • (A) Option a
  • (B) Option b
  • (C) Option c
  • (D) Option d

Question 92:

Which answer figure will complete the question figure?



  • (A) Option a
  • (B) Option b
  • (C) Option c
  • (D) Option d

Question 93:

Which answer figure includes all the components given in the question figure?

  • (A) Option a
  • (B) Option b
  • (C) Option c
  • (D) Option d

Question 94:

Which of the answer figures includes the separate components found in the question figure?

  • (A) Option a
  • (B) Option b
  • (C) Option c
  • (D) Option d

Question 95:

Select a suitable figure from the four alternatives that would complete the given figure matrix.

  • (A) Option a
  • (B) Option b
  • (C) Option c
  • (D) Option d

Question 96:

Select a suitable figure from the four alternatives that would complete the given figure matrix.

  • (A) Option a
  • (B) Option b
  • (C) Option c
  • (D) Option d

Question 97:

M is the son of P. Q is the grand daughter of O who is the husband of P. How is M related to O?

  • (A) Son
  • (B) Daughter
  • (C) Mother
  • (D) Father

Question 98:

Vinod introduces Vishal as the son of the only brother of his father’s wife. How is Vinod related to Vishal?

  • (A) Cousin
  • (B) Brother
  • (C) Son
  • (D) Uncle

Question 99:

AGMSY, CIOUA, EKQWC, ? IOUAG, KQWCI

  • (A) GMSYE
  • (B) FMSYE
  • (C) GNSYD
  • (D) FMYES

Question 100:

?, PSVYB, EHKNQ, TWZCF, ILORU

  • (A) BEHKN
  • (B) ADGJM
  • (C) SVYBE
  • (D) ZCFIL

Question 101:

Statements: Politicians become rich by the votes of the people.

Assumptions:
I. People vote to make politicians rich.
II. Politicians become rich by their virtue.

  • (A) Only I is implicit
  • (B) Only II is implicit
  • (C) Both I and II are implicit
  • (D) Both I and II are not implicit

Question 102:

Two statements are given followed by four conclusions I, II, III and IV. You have to consider the statements to be true, even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts. You have to decide which of the given conclusions can definitely be drawn from the given statements.

Statements:
(A) No cow is a chair.
(B) All chairs are tables.

Conclusions:
I. Some tables are chairs
II. Some tables are cows
III. Some chairs are cows
IV. No table is a cow

  • (A) Either II or III follow
  • (B) Either II or IV follow
  • (C) Only I follows
  • (D) None of these

Question 103:

Statements:
1. Temple is a place of worship.
2. Church is also a place of worship.

Conclusions:
I. Hindus and Christians use the same place for worship.
II. All churches are temples.

  • (A) Neither conclusion I nor II follows
  • (B) Both conclusions I and II follow
  • (C) Only conclusion I follows
  • (D) Only conclusion II follows

Question 104:

Statement:
The human organism grows and develops through stimulation and action.

Conclusions:
I. Inert human organism cannot grow and develop.
II. Human organisms do not react to stimulation and action.

  • (A) Neither conclusion I nor II follows
  • (B) Both conclusions I and II follow
  • (C) Only conclusion I follows
  • (D) Only conclusion II follows

Question 105:

Choose the set of figure which follows the given rule.

Rule: Closed figures gradually become open and open figures gradually become closed.

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

Question 106:

Let \(f\) and \(g\) be functions from \(\mathbb{R}\) to \(\mathbb{R}\) defined as
\[ f(x)= \begin{cases} 7x^2+x-8, & x\le 1
4x+5, & 1 8x+3, & x>7 \end{cases} \qquad g(x)= \begin{cases} |x|, & x< -3
0, & -3\le x<2
x^2+4, & x\ge 2 \end{cases} \]

Then

  • (A) \((f\circ g)(-3)=8\)
  • (B) \((f\circ g)(9)=683\)
  • (C) \((g\circ f)(0)=-8\)
  • (D) \((g\circ f)(6)=427\)

Question 107:

How many different nine digit numbers can be formed from the number 223355888 by rearranging its digits so that odd digits occupy even positions?

  • (A) 16
  • (B) 36
  • (C) 60
  • (D) 180

Question 108:

If \(\displaystyle \sum_{k=1}^{n} k(k+1)(k-1)=pn^4+qn^3+tn^2+sn\), where \(p,q,t,s\) are constants, then the value of \(s\) is equal to

  • (A) \(-\dfrac14\)
  • (B) \(-\dfrac12\)
  • (C) \(\dfrac12\)
  • (D) \(\dfrac14\)

Question 109:

The length of the semi-latus rectum of an ellipse is one third of its major axis. Its eccentricity would be

  • (A) \(\dfrac23\)
  • (B) \(\sqrt{\dfrac23}\)
  • (C) \(\dfrac{1}{\sqrt3}\)
  • (D) \(\dfrac{1}{\sqrt2}\)

Question 110:

If \(\alpha\) and \(\beta\) are roots of the equation \[ x^2+px+\frac{3p}{4}=0, \]
such that \(|\alpha-\beta|=\sqrt{10}\), then \(p\) belongs to the set

  • (A) \(\{2,-5\}\)
  • (B) \(\{-3,2\}\)
  • (C) \(\{-2,5\}\)
  • (D) \(\{3,-5\}\)

Question 111:

Given the system of straight lines \[ a(2x+y-3)+b(3x+2y-5)=0, \]
the line of the system situated farthest from the point \((4,-3)\) has the equation

  • (A) \(4x+11y-15=0\)
  • (B) \(7x+y-8=0\)
  • (C) \(4x+3y-7=0\)
  • (D) \(3x-4y+1=0\)

Question 112:

One mapping is selected at random from all mappings of the set \[ S=\{1,2,3,\dots ,n\} \]
into itself. The probability that it is one–one is \(\frac{3}{32}\). Then the value of \(n\) is

  • (A) 3
  • (B) 4
  • (C) 5
  • (D) 6

Question 113:

The integer just greater than \((3+\sqrt5)^{2n}\) is divisible by

  • (A) \(2^{\,n-1}\)
  • (B) \(2^{\,n+1}\)
  • (C) \(2^{\,n+2}\)
  • (D) Not divisible by 2

Question 114:

The domain of the function \[ f(x)=\sin^{-1}\!\left\{\log_2\!\left(\frac12 x^2\right)\right\} \]
is

  • (A) \([-2,-1)\cup[1,2]\)
  • (B) \((-2,-1]\cup[1,2)\)
  • (C) \([-2,-1]\cup[1,2]\)
  • (D) \((-2,-1)\cup(1,2)\)

Question 115:

The marks obtained by 60 students are given. The median of the data is

  • (A) 68.33
  • (B) 70
  • (C) 68.11
  • (D) None of these

Question 116:

If \(A,B,C\) are the angles of a triangle and \[ e^{iA},\; e^{iB},\; e^{iC} \]
are in A.P., then the triangle must be

  • (A) right angled
  • (B) isosceles
  • (C) equilateral
  • (D) none of these

Question 117:

An observer on the top of a tree finds the angle of depression of a car moving towards the tree to be \(30^\circ\). After 3 minutes this angle becomes \(60^\circ\). After how much more time will the car reach the tree?

  • (A) 4 min
  • (B) 4.5 min
  • (C) 1.5 min
  • (D) 2 min

Question 118:

After striking the floor a certain ball rebounds \(\frac{4}{5}\)th of its height from which it has fallen. The total distance that the ball travels before coming to rest if it is gently released from a height of \(120 m\) is

  • (A) \(960 m\)
  • (B) \(1000 m\)
  • (C) \(1080 m\)
  • (D) Infinite

Question 119:

An equilateral triangle is inscribed in the circle \(x^2+y^2=a^2\) with one of the vertices at \((a,0)\). What is the equation of the side opposite to this vertex?

  • (A) \(2x+a=0\)
  • (B) \(x+a=0\)
  • (C) \(3x-2a=0\)
  • (D) \(3x-2a=0\)

Question 120:

The function \(f(x)=x-|x-x^2|\), \(-1\le x\le1\) is continuous on

  • (A) \([-1,1]\)
  • (B) \((-1,1)\)
  • (C) \([-1,1]-\{0\}\)
  • (D) \((-1,1)-\{0\}\)

Question 121:

If \[ \frac{4^n}{n+1}<\frac{(2n)!}{(n!)^2}, \]
then \(P(n)\) is true for

  • (A) \(n\ge1\)
  • (B) \(n>0\)
  • (C) \(n<0\)
  • (D) \(n\ge2\)

Question 122:

If a system of equations \[ ax+y+z=0,\quad x-by+z=0,\quad x+y-cz=0 \quad (a,b,c\ne-1) \]
has a non-zero solution, then \[ \frac{1}{1+a}+\frac{1}{1+b}+\frac{1}{1+c}= \]

  • (A) 0
  • (B) 1
  • (C) 2
  • (D) 3

Question 123:

If \(f(x)=x^x\), then \(f(x)\) is increasing in interval

  • (A) \([0,e]\)
  • (B) \([0,\tfrac1e]\)
  • (C) \([0,1]\)
  • (D) None of these

Question 124:

If \(x\) is real number, then \[ \frac{x}{x^2-5x+9} \]
must lie between

  • (A) \(\frac1{11}\) and \(1\)
  • (B) \(-1\) and \(\frac1{11}\)
  • (C) \(-11\) and \(1\)
  • (D) \(-\frac1{11}\) and \(1\)

Question 125:

The value of \[ \lim_{x\to\infty}\left(\frac{a_1^{1/x}+a_2^{1/x}+\cdots+a_n^{1/x}}{n}\right)^{nx}, \quad a_i>0 \]

  • (A) \(a_1+a_2+\cdots+a_n\)
  • (B) \(e^{a_1+a_2+\cdots+a_n}\)
  • (C) \(\dfrac{a_1+a_2+\cdots+a_n}{n}\)
  • (D) \(a_1a_2\cdots a_n\)

Question 126:

The value of \(\cot^{-1}7+\cot^{-1}8+\cot^{-1}18\) is

  • (A) \(\pi\)
  • (B) \(\dfrac{\pi}{2}\)
  • (C) \(\cot^{-1}5\)
  • (D) \(\cot^{-1}3\)

Question 127:

If \(\displaystyle \int \frac{e^x\cos x}{1+\sin x}\,dx\) is equal to

  • (A) \(\dfrac{e^x\cos x}{1+\sin x}+C\)
  • (B) \(C-\dfrac{e^x\sin x}{1+\sin x}\)
  • (C) \(C-\dfrac{e^x}{1+\sin x}\)
  • (D) \(C-\dfrac{e^x\cos x}{1+\sin x}\)

Question 128:

A random variable \(X\) has the probability distribution given.
For the events \(E=\{X is a prime\}\) and \(F=\{X<4\}\), then \(P(E\cup F)\) is

  • (A) 0.50
  • (B) 0.77
  • (C) 0.35
  • (D) 0.87

Question 129:

The number of roots of the equation \(\cos x+\cos 3x=0\) in \(0\le x\le2\pi\) is

  • (A) 4
  • (B) 5
  • (C) 6
  • (D) 8

Question 130:

The area under the curve \(y=|\cos x-\sin x|\), \(0\le x\le\frac{\pi}{2}\), and above the x-axis is

  • (A) \(2\sqrt2\)
  • (B) \(2\sqrt2-2\)
  • (C) \(2\sqrt2+2\)
  • (D) 0

Question 131:

If \[ f(x)= \begin{cases} \dfrac{x\log(\cos x)}{\log(1+x^2)}, & x\ne0
0, & x=0 \end{cases} \]
then \(f(x)\) is

  • (A) continuous as well as differentiable at \(x=0\)
  • (B) continuous but not differentiable at \(x=0\)
  • (C) differentiable but not continuous at \(x=0\)
  • (D) neither continuous nor differentiable at \(x=0\)

Question 132:

The maximum value of \(z=3x+2y\) subject to \(x+2y\ge2,\ x+2y\le8,\ y\ge0\) is

  • (A) 32
  • (B) 24
  • (C) 40
  • (D) None of these

Question 133:

A cylindrical gas container is closed at the top and open at the bottom. If the iron plate of the top is \(\frac54\) time as thick as the plate forming the cylindrical sides, the ratio of the radius to the height of the cylinder using minimum material for the same capacity is

  • (A) \(\dfrac{2}{3}\)
  • (B) \(\dfrac{1}{2}\)
  • (C) \(\dfrac{4}{5}\)
  • (D) \(\dfrac{1}{3}\)

Question 134:

Let \(A,B,C\) be finite sets. Suppose that \(n(A)=10,\ n(B)=15,\ n(C)=20,\ n(A\cap B)=8\) and \(n(B\cap C)=9\). Then the possible value of \(n(A\cup B\cup C)\) is

  • (A) 26
  • (B) 27
  • (C) 28
  • (D) Any of the three values 26, 27, 28 is possible

Question 135:

If \(f(z)=\dfrac{7-z}{1-z^2}\), where \(z=1+2i\), then \(|f(z)|\) is equal to

  • (A) \(\dfrac{|z|}{2}\)
  • (B) \(|z|\)
  • (C) \(2|z|\)
  • (D) None of these

Question 136:

If \[ f(x)=\cos^{-1}\!\left[\frac{1-(\log x)^2}{1+(\log x)^2}\right], \]
then the value of \(f'(e)\) is equal to

  • (A) 1
  • (B) \(\dfrac{1}{e}\)
  • (C) \(\dfrac{2}{e}\)
  • (D) \(\dfrac{2}{e^2}\)

Question 137:

Statement–1: A five digit number divisible by 3 is to be formed using the digits 0,1,2,3,4 and 5 with repetition. The total number formed are 216.

Statement–2: If sum of digits of any number is divisible by 3 then the number must be divisible by 3.

  • (A) Statement–1 is true, Statement–2 is true, and Statement–2 is a correct explanation for Statement–1
  • (B) Statement–1 is true, Statement–2 is true, but Statement–2 is not a correct explanation
  • (C) Statement–1 is true, Statement–2 is false
  • (D) Statement–1 is false, Statement–2 is true

Question 138:

The equation of one of the common tangents to the parabola \(y^2=8x\) and \(x^2+y^2-12x+4=0\) is

  • (A) \(y=-x+2\)
  • (B) \(y=x-2\)
  • (C) \(y=x+2\)
  • (D) None of these

Question 139:

If \[ R(t)= \begin{pmatrix} \cos t & \sin t
-\sin t & \cos t \end{pmatrix}, \]
then \(R(s)R(t)\) equals

  • (A) \(R(s+t)\)
  • (B) \(R(s-t)\)
  • (C) \(R(s)+R(t)\)
  • (D) None of these

Question 140:

If \[ \int x\log\!\left(1+\frac1x\right)\,dx=f(x)\log(x+1)+g(x)x^2+Lx+C, \]
then

  • (A) \(f(x)=\dfrac12x^2\)
  • (B) \(g(x)=\log x\)
  • (C) \(L=1\)
  • (D) None of these

Question 141:

Let \(\vec a,\vec b,\vec c\) be non-coplanar unit vectors equally inclined to one another at an acute angle \(\theta\). Then \(|\vec a\cdot(\vec b\times\vec c)|\) in terms of \(\theta\) is equal to

  • (A) \((1+\cos\theta)\sqrt{\cos2\theta}\)
  • (B) \((1+\cos\theta)\sqrt{1-2\cos\theta}\)
  • (C) \((1-\cos\theta)\sqrt{1+2\cos\theta}\)
  • (D) None of these

Question 142:

\(2^{1/4}\cdot 2^{2/8}\cdot 2^{3/16}\cdot 2^{4/32}\cdots\) is equal to

  • (A) 1
  • (B) 2
  • (C) \(3/2\)
  • (D) \(5/2\)

Question 143:

If \(\displaystyle \sum_{r=0}^{n}\binom{n}{r}\frac{{}^{n}C_r}{{}^{\,r+3}C_r}=\frac{3}{a+3}\), then \(a-n\) is equal to

  • (A) 0
  • (B) 1
  • (C) 2
  • (D) None of these

Question 144:

If \[ \begin{vmatrix} p&q-y&r-z
p-x&q&r-z
p-x&q-y&r \end{vmatrix}=0, \]
then the value of \(\dfrac{p}{x}+\dfrac{q}{y}+\dfrac{r}{z}\) is

  • (A) 0
  • (B) 1
  • (C) 2
  • (D) \(4pqr\)

Question 145:

An urn contains five balls. Two balls are drawn and found to be white. The probability that all the balls are white is

  • (A) \(\frac{1}{10}\)
  • (B) \(\frac{3}{10}\)
  • (C) \(\frac{3}{5}\)
  • (D) \(\frac{1}{2}\)

Question 146:

The ratio in which the join of \((2,1,5)\) and \((3,4,3)\) is divided by the plane \(x+y-z=\tfrac12\) is

  • (A) \(3:5\)
  • (B) \(5:7\)
  • (C) \(1:3\)
  • (D) \(4:5\)

Question 147:

Value of \(\displaystyle \int_{0}^{\pi/2}\frac{\sqrt{\sin x}}{\sqrt{\sin x}+\sqrt{\cos x}}\,dx\) is

  • (A) \(\frac{\pi}{2}\)
  • (B) \(-\frac{\pi}{2}\)
  • (C) \(\frac{\pi}{4}\)
  • (D) None of these

Question 148:

The dot product of a vector with the vectors \(\hat i+\hat j-3\hat k\), \(\hat i+3\hat j-2\hat k\) and \(2\hat i+\hat j+4\hat k\) are \(0,5,8\) respectively. The vector is

  • (A) \(\hat i+2\hat j+\hat k\)
  • (B) \(-\hat i+3\hat j-2\hat k\)
  • (C) \(\hat i+2\hat j+3\hat k\)
  • (D) \(\hat i-3\hat j-3\hat k\)

Question 149:

The angle between the two lines whose intercepts on the axes are \(a,-b\) and \(b,-a\) respectively is

  • (A) \(\tan^{-1}\!\frac{a^2-b^2}{ab}\)
  • (B) \(\tan^{-1}\!\frac{b^2-a^2}{2}\)
  • (C) \(\tan^{-1}\!\frac{b^2-a^2}{2ab}\)
  • (D) None of these

Question 150:

If the line through the points \(A(k,1,-1)\) and \(B(2k,0,2)\) is perpendicular to the line through the points \(B\) and \(C(2+2k,k,1)\), then the value of \(k\) is

  • (A) \(-1\)
  • (B) \(1\)
  • (C) \(-3\)
  • (D) \(3\)
Correct Answer: (A)
View Solution

Direction vectors: \[ \vec{AB}=(k, -1, 3),\quad \vec{BC}=(2, k, -1). \]
Perpendicular \(\Rightarrow \vec{AB}\cdot\vec{BC}=0\): \[ 2k+k(-1)-3=0\Rightarrow k=-1. \] Quick Tip: Perpendicular lines have zero dot product of direction vectors.



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