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Question 1:

A square loop, carrying a steady current \( I \), is placed in a horizontal plane near a long straight conductor carrying a steady current \( I_1 \), at a distance of \( d \) from the conductor as shown in figure. The loop will experience

  • (a) a net repulsive force away from the conductor
  • (b) a net torque acting upward perpendicular to the horizontal plane
  • (c) a net torque acting downward normal to the horizontal plane
  • (d) a net attractive force towards the conductor

Question 2:

The threshold frequency for a photo-sensitive metal is \( 3.3 \times 10^{14} \, Hz \). If light of frequency \( 8.2 \times 10^{14} \, Hz \) is incident on this metal, the cut-off voltage for the photo-electric emission is nearly

  • (a) 2V
  • (b) 3V
  • (c) 5V
  • (d) 1V

Question 3:

For the given circuit of a p-n junction diode, which of the following is correct?

  • (a) In forward biasing the voltage across \( R \) is \( V \)
  • (b) In forward biasing the voltage across \( R \) is \( 2V \)
  • (c) In reverse biasing the voltage across \( R \) is \( V \)
  • (d) In reverse biasing the voltage across \( R \) is \( 2V \)

Question 4:

If the binding energy per nucleon in \( Li^7 \) and \( He^4 \) nuclei are respectively \( 5.60 \, MeV \) and \( 7.06 \, MeV \), then the energy of the reactor
\[ Li^7 + p \to He^4 + 2e \]

is

  • (a) \( 19.6 \, MeV \)
  • (b) \( 2.4 \, MeV \)
  • (c) \( 8.4 \, MeV \)
  • (d) \( 17.3 \, MeV \)

Question 5:

The graph between the square root of the frequency of a specific line of the characteristic spectrum of X-ray and the atomic number of the target will be


Question 6:

A resistor \( R \), an inductor \( L \), and a capacitor \( C \) are connected in series to an oscillator of frequency \( n \). If the resonant frequency is \( n_r \), then the current lags behind voltage when

  • (a) \( n = 0 \)
  • (b) \( n < n_r \)
  • (c) \( n = n_r \)
  • (d) \( n > n_r \)

Question 7:

A parallel plate capacitor has capacitance \( C \). If it is equally filled the parallel layers of materials of dielectric constant \( K_1 \) and \( K_2 \), its capacity becomes \( C_T \). The ratio of \( C_T \) and \( C \) is

  • (a) \( K_1 + K_2 \)
  • (b) \( \frac{K_1 K_2}{K_1 + K_2} \)
  • (c) \( \frac{K_1 + K_2}{K_1 K_2} \)
  • (d) \( \frac{2K_1 K_2}{K_1 + K_2} \)

Question 8:

The potential of the electric field produced by a point charge at any point \( (x, y, z) \) is given by \( V = x^2 + 5y^2 \), where \( x \), \( y \) are in meters and \( V \) is in volts. The intensity of the electric field at \( (-2, 1, 0) \) is

  • (a) \( +17 \, V/m \)
  • (b) \( -17 \, V/m \)
  • (c) \( +12 \, V/m \)
  • (d) \( -12 \, V/m \)

Question 9:

The potential of a large liquid drop when eight liquid drops are combined is 20V. Then the potential of each single drop was

  • (a) 10V
  • (b) 75V
  • (c) 5V
  • (d) 25V

Question 10:

A and B are two metals with threshold frequencies \( 1.8 \times 10^{14} \, Hz \) and \( 2.2 \times 10^{14} \, Hz \). Two identical photons of energy \( 0.825 \, eV \) each are incident on them. Then photoelectrons are emitted by (Take \( h = 6.6 \times 10^{-34} \, J.s \)):

  • (a) A alone
  • (b) B alone
  • (c) Neither A nor B
  • (d) Both A and B

Question 11:

In the Wheatstone's network given, \( P = 100 \, \Omega \), \( Q = 200 \, \Omega \), \( R = 150 \, \Omega \), \( S = 300 \, \Omega \), the current passing through the battery (of negligible internal resistance) is

  • (a) \( 0.36 \, A \)
  • (b) \( 0 \, A \)
  • (c) \( 0.18 \, A \)
  • (d) \( 0.72 \, A \)

Question 12:

Three resistors \( 10 \, \Omega \), \( 20 \, \Omega \), and \( 30 \, \Omega \) are connected to form a triangle. Across \( 30 \, \Omega \) resistor a 3V battery is connected. The current through \( 30 \, \Omega \) resistor is

  • (a) \( 0.75 \, A \)
  • (b) \( 1 \, A \)
  • (c) \( 1.5 \, A \)
  • (d) \( 0.5 \, A \)

Question 13:

In a common emitter amplifier the input signal is applied across

  • (a) \( 1 \, A \)
  • (b) \( 2 \, A \)
  • (c) \( 3 \, A \)
  • (d) \( 1.5 \, A \)

Question 14:

The kinetic energy of an electron get tripled then the de-Broglie wavelength associated with it changes by a factor

  • (a) \( \frac{1}{3} \)
  • (b) \( \sqrt{3} \)
  • (c) \( 3 \)
  • (d) \( 3^{1/2} \)

Question 15:

A radioactive substance contains 10000 nuclei and its half-life period is 20 days. The number of nuclei present at the end of 10 days is

  • (a) 7070
  • (b) 9000
  • (c) 8000
  • (d) 7500

Question 16:

A direct X-ray photograph of the intensities is not generally taken by radiologists because

  • (a) intensities would burst an exposure to X-rays
  • (b) the X-rays would not pass through the intensities
  • (c) the X-rays will pass through the intensities without causing a good shadow for any useful diagnosis
  • (d) a very small exposure of X-rays causes cancer in the intensities

Question 17:

Charge passing through a conductor of crosssection area \( A = 0.3 \, m^2 \) is given by \( q = 3t^2 + 5t + 2 \, C \), where \( t \) is in seconds. What is the value of drift velocity at \( t = 2 \) seconds?

  • (a) \( 0.77 \times 10^{-5} \, m/s \)
  • (b) \( 1.77 \times 10^{-5} \, m/s \)
  • (c) \( 2.08 \times 10^{-5} \, m/s \)
  • (d) \( 0.57 \times 10^{-5} \, m/s \)

Question 18:

Two capacitors of capacitance \( 1 \mu F \) and \( 2 \mu F \) are connected in series and the combination is charged to a potential difference of 120 V. If the charge on the combination is 80 μC, the energy stored in the capacitor of capacitance \( C_1 \) is

  • (a) 1800 \( \mu J \)
  • (b) 1600 \( \mu J \)
  • (c) 1400 \( \mu J \)
  • (d) 7200 \( \mu J \)

Question 19:

A hollow conducting sphere is placed in an electric field produced by a point charge at \( P \) as shown in figure. Let \( V_A \), \( V_B \), \( V_C \) be the potentials at points A, B, and C respectively. Then

  • (a) \( V_C > V_B > V_A \)
  • (b) \( V_B > V_C \)
  • (c) \( V_A > V_B \)
  • (d) \( V_A = V_C \)

Question 20:

In a hydrogen discharged tube it is observed that through a given cross-section \( 3.13 \times 10^{15} \) electrons are moving from right to left and \( 3.12 \times 10^{15} \) protons are moving from left to right. What is the electric current in the discharge tube and what is its direction?

  • (a) 1 mA towards right
  • (b) 1 mA towards left
  • (c) 2 mA towards left
  • (d) 2 mA towards right

Question 21:

In CuSO₄ solution when electric current equal to 2.5 Faraday is passed, the gram equivalent deposited on the cathode is

  • (a) 1
  • (b) 1.5
  • (c) 2
  • (d) 25

Question 22:

In hydrogen atom, an electron is revolving in the orbit of radius 0.53 Å with \( 6.6 \times 10^{15} \) radiations. Magnetic field produced at the centre of the orbit is

  • (a) \( 0.125 \, Wb/m^2 \)
  • (b) \( 1.25 \, Wb/m^2 \)
  • (c) \( 12.5 \, Wb/m^2 \)
  • (d) \( 1.25 \, Wb/m^2 \)

Question 23:

The dipole moment of the short bar magnet is \( 12.5 \, A \cdot m^2 \). The magnetic field on its axis at a distance of \( 0.5 \, m \) from the centre of the magnet is

  • (a) \( 1.0 \times 10^{-4} \, N/A \cdot m \)
  • (b) \( 4 \times 10^{-4} \, N/A \cdot m \)
  • (c) \( 2 \times 10^{-4} \, N/A \cdot m \)
  • (d) \( 6.64 \times 10^{-8} \, N/A \cdot m \)

Question 24:

The turn ratio of transformers is given as 2:3. If the current through the primary coil is 3A, thus calculate the current through load resistance.

  • (a) 1A
  • (b) 4.5A
  • (c) 2A
  • (d) 1.5A

Question 25:

In an AC circuit, the potential across an inductance and resistance joined in series are respectively 16V and 20V. The total potential difference across the circuit is

  • (a) 200V
  • (b) 256V
  • (c) 319V
  • (d) 336V

Question 26:

If hydrogen atom is its ground state absorbs \( 10.2 \, eV \) of energy. The orbital angular momentum increases by

  • (a) \( 1.05 \times 10^{-34} \, J.s \)
  • (b) \( 3.16 \times 10^{-34} \, J.s \)
  • (c) \( 2.11 \times 10^{-34} \, J.s \)
  • (d) \( 4.22 \times 10^{-34} \, J.s \)

Question 27:

Highly energetic electrons are bombarded on a target of an element containing 30 neutrons. The ratio of radius of nucleus to that of Helium nucleus is (14)³. The atomic number of nucleus will be

  • (a) 25
  • (b) 26
  • (c) 27
  • (d) 30

Question 28:

Each resistance shown in figure is \( 2 \, \Omega \). The equivalent resistance between A and B is

  • (a) \( 2 \, \Omega \)
  • (b) \( 4 \, \Omega \)
  • (c) \( 8 \, \Omega \)
  • (d) \( 10 \, \Omega \)

Question 29:

If a triode value amplification factor is 20 and plate resistance is \( 10 \, k\Omega \), then its mutual conductance is

  • (a) \( 2 \, milli mho \)
  • (b) \( 20 \, milli mho \)
  • (c) \( 0.5 \, milli mho \)
  • (d) \( 10 \, milli mho \)

Question 30:

The output wave form of full-wave rectifier is


Question 31:

Calculate the energy released when three \( \alpha \)-particles combined to form a \( C^{12} \) nucleus, the mass defect is

  • (a) \( 0.0063 \, u \)
  • (b) \( 0.0062 \, u \)
  • (c) \( 0.0021 \, u \)
  • (d) \( 0.5 \, u \)

Question 32:

In the figure shown, the magnetic field induction as the point \( O \) will be

  • (a) \( \frac{\mu_0 I}{2r} \)
  • (b) \( \frac{\mu_0 I}{4r} \)
  • (c) \( \frac{\mu_0 I}{r} \)
  • (d) \( \frac{\mu_0 I}{3r} \)

Question 33:

In photoelectric emission process from a metal of work function 1.8 eV, the kinetic energy of most energetic electrons is 0.5 eV. The corresponding stopping potential is

  • (a) 13V
  • (b) 0.5V
  • (c) 23V
  • (d) 1.8V

Question 34:

The current in a coil varies with time as shown in the figure. The variation of induced emf with time would be

  • (a) \( \frac{T}{4} \)
  • (b) \( T/2 \)
  • (c) \( 3T/4 \)
  • (d) \( T \)

Question 35:

In photoelectric emission, the current varies with time as shown. The variation of induced emf with time would be


Question 36:

A transistor is operated in common emitter configuration at \( V_C = 2V \) such that a change in the base current from 100 μA to 300 μA produces a change in the collector current from 10 mA to 20 mA. The current gain is

  • (a) 75
  • (b) 100
  • (c) 25
  • (d) 50

Question 37:

A uniform electric field and a uniform magnetic field are acting along the same direction in a certain region. If an electron is projected in the region such that its velocity is pointed along the direction of fields, then the electron

  • (a) speed will decrease
  • (b) speed will increase
  • (c) will turn towards left direction of motion
  • (d) will turn towards right direction of motion

Question 38:

Charge \( q \) is uniformly spread on a thin ring of radius \( R \). The ring rotates about its axis with a uniform frequency \( f \). The magnitude of magnetic induction at the centre of the ring is

  • (a) \( \frac{\mu_0 q f}{2 R} \)
  • (b) \( \frac{\mu_0 q}{2 R} \)
  • (c) \( \frac{\mu_0 q f}{2 R^2} \)
  • (d) \( \frac{\mu_0 q f}{2 \pi R} \)

Question 39:

A galvanometer of resistance \( G \) is shunted by a resistance \( S \, \Omega \). To keep the main current in the circuit unchanged, the resistance to be put in series with the galvanometer is

  • (a) \( \frac{S^2}{(S + G)} \)
  • (b) \( \frac{SG}{(S + G)} \)
  • (c) \( \frac{G^2}{(S + G)} \)
  • (d) \( \frac{S}{(S + G)} \)

Question 40:

Three charges, each \( +q \), are placed at the corners of an isosceles triangle ABC of sides BC and AC, 2a. D and E are the mid-points of BC and CA. The work done in taking a charge \( Q \) from D to E is

  • (a) \( \frac{eqQ}{8\pi \epsilon_0} \)
  • (b) \( \frac{qQ}{4\pi \epsilon_0} \)
  • (c) Zero
  • (d) \( \frac{3qQ}{4\pi \epsilon_0} \)

Question 41:

A bubble of air is underwater at temperature 15°C and the pressure 1.5 bar. If the bubble rises to the surface where the temperature is 25°C and the pressure is 1.0 bar, what will happen to the volume of the bubble?

  • (a) Volume will become greater by a factor of 1.6
  • (b) Volume will become greater by a factor of 1.1
  • (c) Volume will become smaller by a factor of 0.70
  • (d) Volume will become greater by a factor of 2.9

Question 42:

Match List-I with List-II for the compositions of substances and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists.

  • (a) A - B, B - C, C - D, D - A
  • (b) A - C, B - D, C - A, D - B
  • (c) A - D, B - A, C - B, D - C
  • (d) A - C, B - A, C - D, D - B

Question 43:

The pairs of species of oxygen and their magnetic behaviours are noted below. Which of the following presents the correct description?

  • (a) \( O_2 \) - Both diamagnetic, \( O_2^{2-} \) - Both paramagnetic
  • (b) \( O_2 \) - Both paramagnetic, \( O_2^{2-} \) - Both paramagnetic
  • (c) \( O_2 \) - Both diamagnetic, \( O_2^{2-} \) - Both paramagnetic
  • (d) \( O_2 \) - Both paramagnetic, \( O_2^{2-} \) - Both paramagnetic

Question 44:

Consider the reactions

  • (a) \( (CH_3)_2CH - CH_2CH_2Br \rightarrow CH_3CH_2CH_2OH \)
  • (b) \( (CH_3)_2CH - CH_2OC_2H_5 + HBr \)
  • (c) \( (CH_3)_2CH - CH_2Br \rightarrow CH_2Cl \)
  • (d) \( CH_3CH_2CH_2Cl \rightarrow CH_3CH_2CH_2OH \)

Question 45:

The mechanisms of reactions (i) and (ii) are respectively

  • (a) \( S_2N_2 \) and \( S_2N_2 \)
  • (b) \( S_2N_2 \) and \( SN_2 \)
  • (c) \( S_1N_2 \) and \( S_2N_2 \)
  • (d) \( S_2N_2 \) and \( SN_1 \)

Question 46:

The following reactions take place in the blast furnace in the preparation of impure iron. Identify the reaction corresponding to the formation of the slag.

  • (a) \( Fe_2O_3 (s) + 3CO (g) \rightarrow 2Fe (s) + 3CO_2 (g) \)
  • (b) \( CaO(s) + SiO_2(s) \rightarrow CaSiO_3 (s) \)
  • (c) \( CaO (s) + CO_2 (g) \rightarrow CaCO_3 (s) \)
  • (d) \( Fe_3O_4 (s) + CO (g) \rightarrow Fe_2O_3 (s) + 3CO_2 (g) \)

Question 47:

Among the elements Ca, Mg, P and Cl, the order of increasing atomic radii is

  • (a) \( Mg < Ca < P < Cl \)
  • (b) \( Cl < P < Ca < Mg \)
  • (c) \( P < Cl < Mg < Ca \)
  • (d) \( P < Mg < Cl < Ca \)

Question 48:

The following reaction is a reversible reaction that exhibits high temperature behaviour:

  • (a) \( MgO + Cl_2 \rightarrow MgCl_2 + O_2 \)
  • (b) \( O_2 + 2CO \rightarrow 2CO_2 \)
  • (c) \( 2A + B \rightarrow 3C \)
  • (d) \( C + D \rightarrow 3E \)

Question 49:

Two charges, each \( +q \), are placed at the corners of an isosceles triangle ABC of sides BC and AC, 2a. D and E are the mid-points of BC and CA. The work done in taking a charge \( Q \) from D to E is

  • (a) \( \frac{eqQ}{8\pi \epsilon_0} \)
  • (b) \( \frac{qQ}{4\pi \epsilon_0} \)
  • (c) Zero
  • (d) \( \frac{3qQ}{4\pi \epsilon_0} \)

Question 50:

Which of the following expressions correctly represents the equivalent conductance at infinite dilution of \( Al_2(SO_4)_3 \)? Given that \( \Lambda^\circ_{Al^{3+}} \) and \( \Lambda^\circ_{SO_4^{2-}} \) are the equivalent conductances at infinite dilution of the respective ions?

  • (a) \( 2\Lambda^\circ_{Al^{3+}} + 3\Lambda^\circ_{SO_4^{2-}} \)
  • (b) \( \Lambda^\circ_{Al^{3+}} + \Lambda^\circ_{SO_4^{2-}} \)
  • (c) \( \left( \Lambda^\circ_{Al^{3+}} + 3\Lambda^\circ_{SO_4^{2-}} \right) \times 6 \)
  • (d) \( \frac{1}{3}\Lambda^\circ_{Al^{3+}} + \frac{1}{2}\Lambda^\circ_{SO_4^{2-}} \)

Question 51:

The pressure exerted by 6.0g of methane gas in a 0.03m³ vessel at 129°C is (Atomic masses: C = 12.01, H = 1.01 and R = 8.314JK⁻mol⁻)

  • (a) 215216 Pa
  • (b) 13409 Pa
  • (c) 41648 Pa
  • (d) 31684 Pa

Question 52:

Match List-I with List-II for the equations and select the correct option.

  • (a) 1 - 2, 3 - 4
  • (b) 3 - 4, 1 - 2
  • (c) 4 - 1, 2 - 3
  • (d) 2 - 1, 4 - 3

Question 53:

Among the following, which one has the highest cation to anion size ratio?

  • (a) CsI
  • (b) CsF
  • (c) LiF
  • (d) NaF

Question 54:

Which of the following species is not electrophilic in nature?

  • (a) Cl
  • (b) BH₃
  • (c) I₂
  • (d) NO₂

Question 55:

Match List-I (Substances) with List-II (Processes employed in the manufacture of the substances) and select the correct option.

  • (a) 1 - 4, 2 - 3, 3 - 1, 4 - 2
  • (b) 2 - 1, 4 - 3, 1 - 4, 3 - 2
  • (c) 3 - 1, 4 - 2, 1 - 3, 2 - 4
  • (d) 2 - 3, 3 - 4, 1 - 2, 4 - 1

Question 56:

When glycerol is treated with excess of HI, it produces

  • (a) 2-iodopropane
  • (b) Allyl iodide
  • (c) Propene
  • (d) Glycerol triiodide

Question 57:

Some statements about heavy water are given below. Which of the following statements are true?

  • (a) Heavy water is used as moderator in nuclear reactors
  • (b) Heavy water is more associated than ordinary water
  • (c) Heavy water is more effective solvent than ordinary water
  • (d) All of the above

Question 58:

Which of the following compounds will be most readily dehydrated?


Question 59:

Which one of the following complexes is not expected to exhibit isomerism?

  • (a) \( [Ni(NH_3)_6]^{2+} \)
  • (b) \( [Pt(NH_3)_6]^{2+} \)
  • (c) \( [Ni(NH_3)_6]Cl_2 \)
  • (d) \( [Pt(NH_3)_6]Cl_2 \)

Question 60:

Which of the following conformers for ethylene glycol is most stable?


Question 61:

The IUPAC name of the compound \( CH_3CH= CHCH_2\) is

  • (a) pent-4-yn-2-ene
  • (b) pent-3-en-1-yne
  • (c) pent-2-en-4-yne
  • (d) pent-1-yn-3-ene

Question 62:

Some of the properties of the two species, \( NO_3^- \) and \( H_2O \), are described below. Which one of them is correct?

  • (a) Dissimilar in hybridisation for the central atom with different structures
  • (b) Isostructural with the same hybridisation for the central atom
  • (c) Isostructural with different hybridisation for the central atom
  • (d) Similar in hybridisation for the central atom with different structures

Question 63:

Which of the following is not a fat-soluble vitamin?

  • (a) Vitamin B-complex
  • (b) Vitamin D
  • (c) Vitamin E
  • (d) Vitamin A

Question 64:

Which of the above compounds on being warmed with iodine solution and NaOH will give iodoform?

  • (a) (i), (ii) and (iv)
  • (b) Only (ii)
  • (c) (i), (ii) and (iii)
  • (d) (i) and (ii)

Question 65:

Fructose reduces Tollen's reagent due to

  • (a) asymmetric carbons
  • (b) primary alcoholic group
  • (c) secondary alcoholic group
  • (d) enolisation of fructose followed by conversion to aldehyde by base

Question 66:

In the following reaction,

  • (a) \( C_6H_5CH_2Br + Mg \xrightarrow{ether} C_6H_5CH_2MgBr \)
  • (b) \( C_6H_5CH_2Br + H_2O \xrightarrow{ether} C_6H_5CH_2OH \)
  • (c) \( C_6H_5CH_2Br + NaOH \xrightarrow{ether} C_6H_5CH_2OH \)
  • (d) \( C_6H_5CH_2Br + NaCl \xrightarrow{ether} C_6H_5CH_2Cl \)

Question 67:

Which of the following is not a fat-soluble vitamin?

  • (a) Vitamin B-complex
  • (b) Vitamin D
  • (c) Vitamin E
  • (d) Vitamin A

Question 68:

Which of the statements about 'Denaturation' given below are correct?

(a) Denaturation of proteins causes loss of secondary and tertiary structures of the protein.

(b) Denaturation leads to the conversion of double strand of DNA into single strand.

(c) Denaturation affects the primary structure which gets destroyed.

  • (a) (ii) and (iii)
  • (b) (i) and (iii)
  • (c) (i) and (ii)
  • (d) (i) and (iii) are correct

Question 69:

Which has the maximum number of molecules among the following?

  • (a) \( 44 \, g CO_2 \)
  • (b) \( 48 \, g O_2 \)
  • (c) \( 8 \, g H_2 \)
  • (d) \( 64 \, g SO_2 \)

Question 70:

Which of the following compounds undergoes nucleophilic substitution reaction most easily?


Question 71:

A 0.1 molal aqueous solution of a weak acid is 30% ionised. If Kf for water is \( 1.86^\circ C/mol \), the freezing point of the solution will be

  • (a) \( -0.18^\circ C \)
  • (b) \( -0.54^\circ C \)
  • (c) \( -0.36^\circ C \)
  • (d) \( -0.24^\circ C \)

Question 72:

Which of the following carbonyls will have the strongest C—O bond?

  • (a) \(Mn(CO)_6\)
  • (b) \(Cr(CO)_6\)
  • (c) \(V(CO)_6\)
  • (d) \(Fe(CO)_5\)

Question 73:

The order of reactivity of phenyl magnesium bromide (\( PhMgBr \)) with the following compounds is:

  • (a) III > II > I
  • (b) II > III > I
  • (c) I > III > II
  • (d) II > I > III

Question 74:

A solid compound XY has NaCl structure. If the radius of the cation is 100 pm, the radius of the anion \( Y^{1-} \) will be

  • (a) 141.5 pm
  • (b) 153.5 pm
  • (c) 122.5 pm
  • (d) 165.7 pm

Question 75:

Consider the following processes \[ \Delta H (kJ/mol) = \frac{1}{2} B + 150 \]
For \( B + D \rightarrow E + 2C \), \( \Delta H \) will be

  • (a) \( 525 \, kJ/mol \)
  • (b) \( -175 \, kJ/mol \)
  • (c) \( -325 \, kJ/mol \)
  • (d) \( 325 \, kJ/mol \)

Question 76:

Match the compounds given in List-I with List-II and select the suitable option using the codes given below:

  • (a) 1 - 2, 2 - 3, 3 - 4
  • (b) 2 - 1, 4 - 3, 1 - 4, 3 - 2
  • (c) 3 - 4, 1 - 2, 2 - 3
  • (d) 2 - 3, 3 - 4, 1 - 2, 4 - 1

Question 77:

Which of the following compound is the most basic?


Question 78:

Which of the following structures is the most preferred and hence of lowest energy for \( SO_3 \)?


Question 79:

What is the value of electron gain enthalpy of \( Na \), if \( IE_Na = 5.1 \, eV \)?

  • (a) \( -5.1 \, eV \)
  • (b) \( -10.2 \, eV \)
  • (c) \( +2.55 \, eV \)
  • (d) \( +10.2 \, eV \)

Question 80:

The unit of rate constant for a zero order reaction is

  • (a) \( mol L^{-1} s^{-1} \)
  • (b) \( L mol^{-1} s^{-1} \)
  • (c) \( L^2 mol^{-2} s^{-1} \)
  • (d) \( s^{-1} \)

Question 81:

The solution of the differential equation \[ \frac{dy}{dx} = \frac{2xy}{(1+x^2)^2} \]
is

  • (a) \( y(1+x^2) = C + \tan^{-1}x \)
  • (b) \( y = \frac{1}{1+x^2} + C + \tan^{-1}x \)
  • (c) \( y \log(1+x^2) = C + \tan^{-1}x \)
  • (d) \( y(1+x^2) = C + \sin^{-1}x \)

Question 82:

If \( x, y, z \) are all distinct and \[ \begin{vmatrix} x^2 & 1+x^2 & 3
y^2 & 1+y^2 & 4
z^2 & 1+z^2 & 5 \end{vmatrix} = 0 \]
then the value of \( xyz \) is

  • (a) \( -2 \)
  • (b) \( -3 \)
  • (c) \( -1 \)
  • (d) None of these

Question 83:

The probability that at least one of the events A and B occurs is 0.6. If A and B occur simultaneously with probability 0.2, then \( P(A) + P(B) \) is

  • (a) 0.4
  • (b) 0.8
  • (c) 1.2
  • (d) 1.4

Question 84:

If \( 3p \) and \( 4p \) are resultant of a force \( 5p \), then the angle between \( 3p \) and \( 5p \) is

  • (a) \( \sin^{-1} \left( \frac{3}{5} \right) \)
  • (b) \( \sin^{-1} \left( \frac{4}{5} \right) \)
  • (c) \( 90^\circ \)
  • (d) None of these

Question 85:

If \( \tan^{-1}(\cos x) = \tan^{-1}(2 \csc x) \), then the value of \( x \) is

  • (a) \( \frac{3\pi}{4} \)
  • (b) \( \frac{\pi}{4} \)
  • (c) \( \frac{\pi}{3} \)
  • (d) None of these

Question 86:

Let \( a \) be any element in a Boolean algebra \( B \), if \( a + 1 = 1 \) and \( a \times 0 = 0 \), then

  • (a) \( x = 1 \)
  • (b) \( x = 0 \)
  • (c) \( x = a \)
  • (d) \( x = a' \)
Correct Answer: (c) \( x = a \)
View Solution



In Boolean algebra, the operations follow certain laws. If \( a + 1 = 1 \) and \( a \times 0 = 0 \), then \( x \) must be equal to \( a \).


Step 2: Conclusion.

The correct answer is \( x = a \), corresponding to option (c).
Quick Tip: In Boolean algebra, \( a + 1 = 1 \) and \( a \times 0 = 0 \) are fundamental properties.


Question 87:

The function \( f : R \to R \) defined by \( f(x) = (x-1)(x-2)(x-3) \) is

  • (a) one-one but not onto
  • (b) onto but not one-one
  • (c) both one-one and onto
  • (d) neither one-one nor onto

Question 88:

If the complex numbers \( z_1, z_2, z_3 \) are in AP, then they lie on a

  • (a) circle
  • (b) parabola
  • (c) line
  • (d) ellipse
Correct Answer: (c) line
View Solution



If three complex numbers are in arithmetic progression (AP), their corresponding points lie on a straight line. This is a geometric property of complex numbers.


Step 2: Conclusion.

The correct answer is that they lie on a line, corresponding to option (c).
Quick Tip: Three complex numbers in arithmetic progression lie on a straight line in the complex plane.


Question 89:

Let \( a, b \) and \( c \) be in AP and \( |a| < 1, |b| < 1, |c| < 1 \). If \[ x = a + b + c + \ldots, \, y = b + b^2 + c^2, \, z = c + b + c^2, \]
then \( x, y, z \) are in

  • (a) AP
  • (b) GP
  • (c) HP
  • (d) None of these

Question 90:

If the complex numbers \( z_1, z_2, z_3 \) are in AP, then they lie on a

  • (a) circle
  • (b) parabola
  • (c) line
  • (d) ellipse
Correct Answer: (c) line
View Solution



For three complex numbers to be in Arithmetic Progression (AP), the points representing these numbers must lie on a straight line in the complex plane. This is a well-known geometric property of complex numbers in AP.


Step 2: Conclusion.

Therefore, the complex numbers \( z_1, z_2, z_3 \) lie on a line, corresponding to option (c).
Quick Tip: If three complex numbers are in arithmetic progression, they must lie on a straight line.


Question 91:

The number of real solutions of the equation \[ \frac{(2)^{10}}{10} = -3 + x^2 \]
is

  • (a) 0
  • (b) 1
  • (c) 2
  • (d) None of these

Question 92:

The lines \( 2x - 3y = 5 \) and \( 3x + 4y = 7 \) are diameters of a circle of area 154 sq units, then the equation of the circle is

  • (a) \( x^2 + y^2 - 2x - 47 = 0 \)
  • (b) \( x^2 + y^2 - 2x - 42 = 0 \)
  • (c) \( x^2 + y^2 - 2x - 47 = 62 \)
  • (d) \( x^2 + y^2 - 2x - 62 = 0 \)

Question 93:

The angle of depressions of the top and the foot of a chimney as seen from the top of a second chimney, which is 150 m high and standing on the same level as the first are \( \theta \) and \( \phi \) respectively, then the distance between their tops when \[ \tan \theta = \frac{4}{3} \quad and \quad \tan \phi = \frac{5}{2} \]
is

  • (a) 150 m
  • (b) \( 100\sqrt{3} \, m \)
  • (c) 150 m
  • (d) \( 100\sqrt{3} \, m \)

Question 94:

The maximum value of \( 4\sin \alpha - 12 \sin x + 7 \) is

  • (a) 25
  • (b) 6
  • (c) does not exist
  • (d) None of these

Question 95:

The coefficient of \( x^3 \) in the following expansion \[ 100 \sum_{m=0}^{\infty} \cos(x - 3)10^{-m} \]
is

  • (a) \( 100 \)
  • (b) \( 10 \)
  • (c) \( 0 \)
  • (d) \( 9 \)

Question 96:

The function \( f : R \to R \) defined by \( f(x) = (x-1)(x-2)(x-3) \) is

  • (a) one-one but not onto
  • (b) onto but not one-one
  • (c) both one-one and onto
  • (d) neither one-one nor onto

Question 97:

The order of reactivity of phenyl magnesium bromide (PhMgBr) with the following compounds
\[ H_3CCl, \, H_3CCOOH, \, PhCl, \, C_6H_5COOH \]
is

  • (a) III > II > I
  • (b) I > III > II
  • (c) II > I > III
  • (d) II > III > I

Question 98:

A solid compound XY has NaCl structure. If the radius of the cation is 100 pm, the radius of the anion \( Y^{1-} \) will be

  • (a) \( 46 \, pm \)
  • (b) \( 132 \, pm \)
  • (c) \( 221.5 \, pm \)
  • (d) \( 165.7 \, pm \)

Question 99:

The value of the determinant \[ \begin{vmatrix} \cos \alpha & -\sin \alpha
\sin \alpha & \cos \alpha \end{vmatrix} \]
is

  • (a) \( 1 \)
  • (b) \( 0 \)
  • (c) \( -1 \)
  • (d) \( \sin(\alpha + \beta) - \cos(\alpha + \beta) \)

Question 100:

The value of the integral \[ \int \sin x - \cos x + \sqrt{2} \]
is

  • (a) \( \ln \left( \tan \frac{x}{2} \right) + C \)
  • (b) \( \tan \frac{x}{2} + C \)
  • (c) \( \ln \left( \frac{\tan x}{2} \right) + C \)
  • (d) \( \sin x + C \)

Question 101:

The value of the integral \[ \int \sqrt{x^2 + 1} \, dx \]
is

  • (a) \( \frac{x}{2} \)
  • (b) \( \frac{x}{2} + \ln(x + \sqrt{x^2 + 1}) \)
  • (c) \( \frac{x}{2} - \ln(x + \sqrt{x^2 + 1}) \)
  • (d) \( \ln(x + \sqrt{x^2 + 1}) + C \)

Question 102:

The tangent of the curve \( x^2 + 4y^2 = 25 \) at the point \( (3, 4) \) is

  • (a) \( \frac{3}{4} \)
  • (b) \( -\frac{3}{4} \)
  • (c) \( \frac{4}{3} \)
  • (d) \( -\frac{4}{3} \)

Question 103:

The equation of straight line through the intersection of the lines \( x - 2y = 1 \) and \( x + 3y = 2 \) and parallel to \( 3x + 4y = 5 \) is

  • (a) \( 3x + 4y = 5 \)
  • (b) \( 3x + 4y = 10 \)
  • (c) \( 3x + 4y = 0 \)
  • (d) \( 3x + 4y = 6 \)

Question 104:

\[ \int \sin x - \cos x + \sqrt{2} \, dx \]
equals to

  • (a) \( \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}} \left[ \tan \left( \frac{x}{2} \right) + \frac{\pi}{2} \right] + C \)
  • (b) \( \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}} \left[ \tan \left( \frac{x}{2} \right) - \frac{\pi}{2} \right] + C \)
  • (c) \( \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}} \left[ \tan \left( \frac{x}{2} \right) + \frac{\pi}{8} \right] + C \)
  • (d) \( \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}} \left[ \tan \left( \frac{x}{2} \right) - \frac{\pi}{8} \right] + C \)

Question 105:

The value of the integral \[ \int \frac{1}{|x|} \, dx \]
is

  • (a) \( \ln |x| + C \)
  • (b) \( 1/x + C \)
  • (c) \( \ln(x + 1) + C \)
  • (d) None of these

Question 106:

The value of \[ \int \frac{1}{\sqrt{1 - x^2}} \, dx \]
is

  • (a) \( \sin^{-1} x + C \)
  • (b) \( \cos^{-1} x + C \)
  • (c) \( \ln |x| + C \)
  • (d) None of these

Question 107:

The eccentricity of the ellipse, which meets the straight line \( \frac{x}{7} = \frac{y}{12} \) on the axis of \( x \) and the straight line \( \frac{x}{3} = \frac{y}{5} \) on the axis of \( y \), is

  • (a) \( \frac{3\sqrt{5}}{7} \)
  • (b) \( \frac{\sqrt{6}}{7} \)
  • (c) \( \frac{2\sqrt{6}}{7} \)
  • (d) None of these
Correct Answer: (b) \( \frac{\sqrt{6}}{7} \)
View Solution



The eccentricity of an ellipse is calculated using the relationship between the axes. We calculate the eccentricity for this particular ellipse and find it to be \( \frac{\sqrt{6}}{7} \).


Step 2: Conclusion.

The eccentricity of the ellipse is \( \frac{\sqrt{6}}{7} \), corresponding to option (b).
Quick Tip: To find the eccentricity of an ellipse, use the formula \( e = \sqrt{1 - \frac{b^2}{a^2}} \), where \( a \) is the semi-major axis and \( b \) is the semi-minor axis.


Question 108:

The equation of the conic with focus at \( (1, -1) \) directrix along \( x - y + 1 = 0 \) and with eccentricity \( \sqrt{2} \) is

  • (a) \( x^2 - y^2 = 1 \)
  • (b) \( x^2 + y^2 = 1 \)
  • (c) \( 2xy + 4x - 4y - 1 = 0 \)
  • (d) \( 2xy + 4x + 4y - 1 = 0 \)

Question 109:

The sum of the series \[ 1^2 + 2^2 + 3^2 + 4^2 + \ldots + 10^2 \]
is

  • (a) 385
  • (b) 400
  • (c) 410
  • (d) 420

Question 110:

The value of the determinant \[ \begin{vmatrix} \cos \alpha & -\sin \alpha
\sin \alpha & \cos \alpha \end{vmatrix} \]
is

  • (a) 1
  • (b) 0
  • (c) -1
  • (d) None of these

Question 111:

The value of the integral \[ \int \left( \frac{1}{|x|} \right) dx \]
is

  • (a) \( \ln |x| + C \)
  • (b) \( 1/x + C \)
  • (c) \( \ln(x + 1) + C \)
  • (d) None of these

Question 112:

The coefficient of \( x^3 \) in the expansion of \( \log(1+x) \) is

  • (a) \( (-1)^1 \)
  • (b) \( (-1)^2 \)
  • (c) \( \log a \)
  • (d) None of these

Question 113:

If a plane meets the coordinates at \( A \), \( B \), and \( C \) in such a way that the area of the plane is given by
\[ A = \frac{1}{3} \left| \vec{AB} \times \vec{AC} \right| \]
then the area of Parallelogram having diagonals \( a + b \) and \( a - b \) is

  • (a) 6
  • (b) 7
  • (c) 8
  • (d) 10

Question 114:

The area lying in the first quadrant and bounded by the circle \( x^2 + y^2 = 4 \), the line \( x = \sqrt{3}y \) and x-axis is

  • (a) \( \sqrt{3} \, sq units \)
  • (b) \( 4 \, sq units \)
  • (c) \( 3 \, sq units \)
  • (d) None of these

Question 115:

The value of \[ \lim_{x \to 1} \left( \frac{1}{1 + x} \right) \]
is

  • (a) 0
  • (b) 1
  • (c) \( \infty \)
  • (d) None of these

Question 116:

If \( f(x) = \sin x + n \), then the domain of the function is

  • (a) \( [0, \pi] \)
  • (b) \( [0, 2\pi] \)
  • (c) \( \mathbb{R} \)
  • (d) None of these

Question 117:

The general solution of the differential equation \[ (1 + y)^2 \left( \frac{d}{dx} \right) y = \left( 3x + 4y + 25 \right) \]
is

  • (a) \( y = x + C \)
  • (b) \( y = 3x + C \)
  • (c) \( y = x^2 + C \)
  • (d) None of these

Question 118:

The domain of the function \[ f(x) = \frac{1}{\sqrt{1 - x^2}} \]
is

  • (a) \( [0, 1] \)
  • (b) \( [-1, 1] \)
  • (c) \( (-\infty, 1] \)
  • (d) \( (-\infty, \infty) \)

Question 119:

The order and degree of the differential equation \[ \left( \frac{dy}{dx} \right)^2 + \left( \frac{dy}{dx} \right) y = 5 \]
are, respectively,

  • (a) 1 and 2
  • (b) 2 and 1
  • (c) 2 and 2
  • (d) None of these

Question 120:

If the gradient of the tangent at any point \( (x, y) \) of a curve is given by \[ \frac{dy}{dx} = \frac{1 + x^2}{y^2} \]
then the equation of the curve is

  • (a) \( y = \tan^{-1} (x) + C \)
  • (b) \( y = \cos^{-1} (x) + C \)
  • (c) \( y = \log(x) + C \)
  • (d) None of these