SOLVED PAPER 2017

JEE Advanced
Paper 1
Physics

Section 1 (Maximum Marks : 28)

l This section contains SEVEN questions.
l Each question has FOUR options (a), (b), (c) and (d). ONE OR MORE THAN ONE of these four options
is (are) correct.
l
For each question, darken the bubble(s) corresponding to all the correct option(s) in the ORS.
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For each question, marks will be awarded in one of the following categories:
Full Marks : + 4 If only the bubble(s) corresponding to all the correct option(s)
is (are) darkened.
Partial Marks : + 1 For darkening a bubble corresponding to each correct option, providedNO
incorrect option is darkened
Zero Marks : 0 If none of the bubbles is darkened.
Negative Marks : − 2 In all other cases.
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For example, if [a], [c] and [d] are all the correct options for a question, darkening all these three will get
+4 marks; darkening only [a] and [d] will get +2 marks; and darkening [a] and [b] will get-2 marks, as a
wrong option is also darkened

1. In the circuit shown, L = 1 µH, C = 1 µF and 2. For an isosceles prism of angle A and
R = 1 kΩ . They are connected in series with refractive index µ , it is found that the angle of
an AC source V = V 0 sin ωt as shown. Which minimum deviation δ m = A. Which of the
of the following options is/are correct? following options is/are correct?
(a) For the angle of incidence i1 = A, the ray inside
L=1µH C=1µF R=1kΩ
the prism is parallel to the base of the prism
(b) At minimum deviation, the incident angle i1 and
V0 sin ωt the refracting angle r1 at the first refracting surface
are related by r1 =  i 
i
2
(a) At ω ∼ 0 the current flowing through the circuit
becomes nearly zero (c) For this prism, the emergent ray at the second
surface will be tangential to the surface when the
(b) The frequency at which the current will be in
angle of incidence at the first surface is
phase with the voltage is independent of R
 A 
(c) The current will be in phase with the voltage if i1 = sin−1 sin A 4cos 2 − 1 − cos A
ω = 104 rads −1  2 
(d) At ω >> 106 rads −1, the circuit behaves like a (d) For this prism, the refractive index µ and the
µ
angle prism A are related as A = cos −1  
1
capacitor
2 2

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3. A circular insulated copper R

B
wire loop is twisted to form m
area A y
two loops of area A and 2A R
as shown in the figure. At
x M
the point of crossing the
wires remain electrically
x=0
insulated from each other. area 2A
The entire loop lies in the 2 gR
(a) The velocity of the point mass m is v =
plane (of the paper). A m
w 1+
uniform magnetic field B M
points into the plane of the (b) The x component of displacement of the centre
paper. At t = 0, the loop starts rotating about of mass of the block M is −
mR
the common diameter as axis with a constant M+ m
angular velocity ω in the magnetic field. mR
(c) The position of the point mass is x = − 2
Which of the following options is/are correct? M+ m
m
(a) the emf induced in the loop is proportional to the (d) The velocity of the block M is V = − 2 gR
M
sum of the areas of the two loops
(b) The rate of change of the flux is maximum when 6. A block M hangs vertically at the bottom end
the plane of the loops is perpendicular to plane of of a uniform rope of constant mass per unit
the paper length. The top end of the rope is attached to
(c) The net emf induced due to both the loops is a fixed rigid support at O. A transverse wave
proportional to cos ωt pulse (Pulse 1) of wavelength λ 0 is produced
(d) The amplitude of the maximum net emf induced at point O on the rope. The pulse takes time
due to both the loops is equal to the amplitude of
TOA to reach point A. If the wave pulse of
maximum emf induced in the smaller loop alone
wavelength λ 0 is produced at point A (Pulse
4. A flat plane is moving normal to its plane 2) without disturbing the position of M it
through a gas under the action of a constant takes time T AO to reach point O. Which of the
force F. The gas is kept at a very low pressure. following options is/are correct?
The speed of the plate v is much less than the
average speed u of the gas molecules. Which O Pulse 1
of the following options is/are true?
(a) At a later time the external force F balances the
resistive force
(b) The plate will continue to move with constant Pulse 2
non-zero acceleration, at all times A M
(c) The resistive force experienced by the plate is (a) The time TAO = TOA
proportional to v (b) The wavelength of Pulse 1 becomes longer when
(d) The pressure difference between the leading and it reaches point A
trailing faces of the plate is proportional to uv (c) The velocity of any pulse along the rope is
independent of its frequency and wavelength
5. A block of mass M has a circular cut with a
(d) The velocities of the two pulses (Pulse 1 and
frictionless surface as shown. The block rests Pulse 2) are the same at the mid-point of rope
on the horizontal frictionless surfaced of a
fixed table. Initially the right edge of the 7. A human body has a surface area of
block is at x = 0 , in a coordinate system fixed approximately 1 m2 . The normal body
to the table. A point mass m is released from temperature is 10K above the surrounding
rest at the topmost point of the path as shown room temperature T0. Take the room
and it slides down. When the mass loses temperature to be T0 = 300 K. For T0 = 300 K,
contact with the block, its position is x and the value of σT04 = 460 Wm −2 (where σ is the
the velocity is v. At that instant, which of the Stefan Boltzmann constant). Which of the
following option is/are correct? following options is/are correct?

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(a) If the body temperature rises significantly, human being needs to radiate ∆W = 4σT03 ∆T0 more
then the peak in the spectrum of energy per unit time
electromagnetic radiation emitted by the body (c) The amount of energy radiated by the body in 1s is
would shift to longer wavelengths close to 60 J
(b) If the surrounding temperature reduces by a (d) Reducing the exposed surface area of the body
small amount ∆T0 << T0 , then to maintain the (e.g. by curling up) allows humans to maintain the
same body temperature the same (living) same body temperature while reducing the energy
lost by radiation

Section 2 (Maximum Marks : 15)

l This section contains FIVE questions
l The answer to each question is a SINGLE DIGIT INTEGER ranging from 0 to 9, both inclusive.
l For each question, darken the bubble corresponding to the correct integer in the ORS.
l For each question, marks will be awarded in one of the following categories:
Full Marks : + 3 If only the bubble corresponding to all the correct answer is darkened.
Zero Marks : 0 In all other cases.

8. An electron in a hydrogen atom undergoes a 2 .4 × 10 5 Becquerel (Bq). It is known that the

transition from an orbit with quantum injected serum will get distributed uniformly
number ni to another with quantum number in the blood stream in less than half an hour.
n f . v i and v f are respectively the initial and After 11.5 h, 2.5 ml of blood is drawn from
final potential energies of the electron. If the person’s body, and gives an activity of
vi 115 Bq. The total volume of blood in the
= 6.25, then the smallest possible n f is
vf person’s body, in litres is approximately (you
may use e2 ≈ 1 + x for| x| << 1 and ln 2 ≈ 0.7).
9. A drop of liquid of radius R = 10 −2 m having
0.1 12. A monochromatic light is travelling in a
surface tension S = Nm −1 divides itself medium of refractive index n = 1 .6. It enters a
4π
into K identical drops. In this process the stack of glass layers from the bottom side at
total change in the surface energy ∆U = 10 −3 an angle θ = 30 °. The interfaces of the glass
layers are parallel to each other. The
J. If K = 10 α , then the value of α is refractive indices of different glass layers are
10. A stationary source emits sound of frequency monotonically decreasing as nm = n − m ∆n,
f 0 = 492 Hz. The sound is reflected by a large where nm is the refractive index of the mth
car approaching the source with a speed of 2 slab and ∆n = 0 . 1 (see the figure). The ray is
refracted out parallel to the interface between
ms −1. The reflected signal is received by the
the ( m − 1) th and mth slabs from the right
source and superposed with the original.
side of the stack. What is the value of m ?
What will be the beat frequency of the
resulting signal in Hz? (Given that the speed m n–m∆n
of sound in air is 330 ms −1 and the car reflects m–1 n–(m–1)∆n
the sound at the frequency it has received).
11. 131
I is an isotope of Iodine that β decays to an
isotope of Xenon with a half-life of 8 days. A 3 n–3 ∆n
small amount of a serum labelled with 131I is 2 n–2 ∆n
1 n– ∆n
injected into the blood of a person. The n
activity of the amount of 131I injected was θ

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Section 3 (Maximum Marks : 18)

l This section contains SIX questions of matching type.
l The section contains TWO tables (each having 3 columns and 4 rows)
l Based on each table, there are THREE questions.
l Each question has FOUR options [a], [b], [c] and [d]. ONLY ONE of these four options is correct.
l For each question, darken the bubble corresponding to the correct option in the ORS.
l For each question, Marks will be awarded in one of the following categories:
Full Marks : + 3 If only the bubble corresponding to the correct option isdarkened
Zero Marks : 0 If none of the bubbles is darkened
Negative Marks : −1 In all other cases

Directions (Q.Nos. 13-15) Matching the information given in the three columns of the following table.
A charged particle (electron or proton) is introduced at the origin (x = 0, y = 0, z = 0) with a given initial
velocity v. A uniform electric field E and a uniform magnetic field B exist everywhere. The velocity v,
electric field E and magnetic field B are given in columns 1, 2 and 3, respectively. The quantities E 0 , B 0 are
positive in magnitude.
Column 1 Column 2 Column 3
(I) E
Electron with v = 2 0 $x (i) E = E0 $z (P) B = − B0 $x
B0
(II) Election with v =
E0 $
y (ii) E = − E0 $y (Q) B = B0 $x
B0
(III) Proton with v = 0 (iii) E = − E0 $x (R) B = B0 $y
(IV) Proton with v = 2 E0 $x (iv) E = E0 $x (S) B = B0 $z
B0

13. In which case would the particle move in a straight line along the negative direction of Y -axis (i.e.
move along − y)?
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(a) (IV) (ii) (S) (b) (II) (iii) (Q)
(c) (III), (ii) (R) (d) (III) (ii) (P)
14. In which case will the particle move in a straight line with constant velocity?
(a) (II) (iii) (S) (b) (III) (iii) (P)
(c) (IV) (i) (S) (d) (III) (ii) (R)
15. In which case will the particle describe a helical path with axis along the positive z-direction?
(a) (II) (ii) (R) (b) (III) (iii) (P)
(c) (IV) (i) (S) (d) (IV) (ii) (R)
Directions (Q.Nos. 16-18) Matching the information given in the three columns of the following table.
An ideal gas is undergoing a cyclic thermodynamic process in different ways as shown in the
corresponding p-V diagrams in column 3 of the table. Consider only the path from state 1 to state 2. W
denotes the corresponding work done on the system. The equations and plots in the table have standards
notations and used in thermodynamic processes. Here γ is the ratio of heat capacities at constant pressure
and constant volume. The number of moles in the gas is n.

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Column 1 Column 2 Column 3
(I) 1 (i) Isothermal (P) p
W1→ 2 = 1 2
γ −1
( p2 V2 − p1V1 )

V
(II) W1→ 2 = − pV2 + pV1 (ii) Isochoric (Q) p
1

2
V
(III) W1→ 2 = 0 (iii) Isobaric (R) p 1
2

V
p
(IV) V  (iv) Adiabatic (S)
1
W1→ 2 = − nRT ln  2 
 V1 
2
V

16. Which one of the following options correctly represents a thermodynamic process that is used as a
correction in the determination of the speed of sound in an ideal gas?
(a) (IV) (ii) (R) (b) (I) (ii) (Q) (c) (I) (iv) (Q) (d) (III) (iv) (R)
17. Which of the following options is the only correct representation of a process in which
∆U = ∆Q − p∆V ?
(a) (II) (iii) (S) (b) (II) (iii) (P) (c) (III) (iii) (P) (d) (II) (iv) (R)
18. Which one of the following options is the correct combination?
(a) (II) (iv) (P) (b) (III) (ii) (S) (c) (II) (iv) (R) (d) (IV) (ii) (S)

Chemistry
Section 1 (Maximum Marks : 28)
l
This section contains SEVEN questions.
l
Each question has FOUR options (a), (b), (c) and (d). ONE OR MORE THAN ONE of these four option(s)
is(are) correct.
l
For each question, darken the bubble(s) corresponding to all the correct option(s) in the ORS.
l
For each question, marks will be awarded in one of the following categories :
Full Marks : + 4 If only the bubble(s) corresponding to all the correctoption(s) is(are) darkened.
Partial Marks : +1 For darkening a bubble corresponding to each correctoption, provided NO
incorrect option is darkened.
Zero Marks : 0 If none of the bubbles is darkened.
Negative Marks : − 2 In all other cases.
l
For example, if (a), (c) and (d) are all the correct options for a question, darkening all these three will get
+ 4 marks; darkening only (a) and (d) will get +2 marks and darkening (a) and (b) will get − 2 marks, as a
wrong option is also darkened.

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1. An ideal gas is expanded form ( p1, V 1, T1) to (c) The point Z represents vapour pressure of pure
( p2 , V2 , T2 ) under different conditions. The liquid M and Raoult’s law is obeyed when xL → 0
correct statement(s) among the following is (d) The point Z represents vapour pressure of pure
(are) liquid L and Raoult’s law is obeyed when xL → 1
(a) The work done by the gas is less when it is
expanded reversibly from V1 to V2 under adiabatic 4. The correct statement(s) for the following
conditions as compared to that when expanded addition reactions is (are)
reversibly form V1 to V2 under isothermal H3C H
conditions. Br2/CHCl3
(i) M and N
(b) The change in internal energy of the gas is (i) zero,
if it is expanded reversibly with T1 = T2 , and (ii) H CH3
positive, if it is expanded reversibly under
adiabatic conditions with T1 ≠ T2 H3C H
Br2/CHCl3
(c) If the expansion is carried out freely, it is (i) O and P
simultaneously both isothermal as well as
adiabatic H CH3
(d) The work done on the gas is maximum when it is (a) (M and O) and (N and P) are two pairs of
compressed irrversibly from ( p2 , V2 ) to ( p1, V1 ) enantiomers
against constant pressure p1
(b) Bromination proceeds through trans-addition in
2. The IUPAC name(s) of the following both the reactions
compound is (are) (c) O and P are identical molecules
(d) (M and O) and (N and P) two pairs of
H 3C Cl
diastereomers
(a) 4-methylchlorobenzene 5. Addition of excess aqueous ammonia to a
(b) 4-chlorotoluene pink coloured aqueous solution of
(c) 1-chloro-4-methylbenzene MCl2 ⋅ 6H2O( X ) and NH 4Cl gives an
(d) 1-methyl-4-chlorobenzene octahedral complex Y in the presence of air.
3. For a solution formed by mixing liquids L and In aqueous solution, complex Y behaves as 1 :
M, the vapour pressure of L plotted against 3 electrolyte. The reaction of X with excess
the mole fraction of M in solution is shown in HCl at room temperature results in the
the following figure. Here xL and xM formation of a blue colured complex Z . The
represent mole fractions of L and M, calculated spin only magnetic moment of X
respectively, in the solution. The correct and Z is 3.87 B.M., whersas it is zero for
statement(s) applicable to this system is (are) complex Y .
Among the following options, which
Z
statement(s) is (are) correct?
(a) The hybridisation of the central metal ion in Y is
pL d 2 sp3
(b) Addition of silver nitrate to Y given only two
equivalents of silver chloride
(c) When X and Y are in equilibrium at 0°C, the colour
1 XM 0 of the solution is pink
(a) The point Z represents vapour pressure of pure (d) Z is a tetrahedral complex
liquid M and Raoult’s law is obeyed from xL = 0 6. The correct statement(s) about the oxoacids,
to xL = 1 HClO4 and HClO, is (are)
(b) Attractive intermolecular interactions between L - (a) The central atom in both HClO 4 and HClO is
L in pure liquid L and M - M in pure liquid M are sp3 -hybridised
stronger than those between L - M when mixed in (b) HClO 4 is formed in the reaction between Cl 2 and
solution H2O

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(c) The conjugate base of HClO 4 is weaker base than (a) decrease in π * − σ * gap down the group
H2O
(b) decrease in ionisation energy down the group
(d) HClO 4 is more acidic than HClO because of the
resonance stabilisation of its anion (c) the physical state of X 2 at room temperature
changes from gas to solid down the group
7. The colour of the X2 molecules of group 17 (d) decreases in HOMO-LUMO gap down the
elements changes gradually from yellow to group
violet down the group. This is due to

Section 2 (Maximum Marks : 15)

l This section contains FIVE questions.
l The answer to each question is a SINGLE DIGIT INTEGER ranging from 0 to 9, both inclusive.
l For each question, darken the bubble corresponding to the correct integer in the ORS.
l For each question, marks will be awarded in one of th following categories :
Full Marks : + 3 If only the bubble corresponding to all the correct answer is darkened.
Zero Marks : 0 In all other cases.

8. The sum of the number of lone pairs of 11. A crystalline solid of a pure substance has a
electrons on each central atom in the face-centred cubic structure with a cell edge
following species is of 400 pm. If the density of the substance in
[TeBr6]2 − , [BrF2 ]+ , SNF3 and [XeF3]− the crystal is 8 g cm −3 , then the number of
atoms present in 256 g of the crystal is
(Atomic numbers : N = 7, F = 9, S = 16, N × 1024. The value of N is
Br = 35, Te = 52, Xe = 54)
12. The conductance of a 0.0015 M aqueous
9. Among the following, the number of
aromatic compound(s) is solution of a weak monobasic acid was
r determined by using a conductivity cell
s r
consisting of platinised Pt electrodes. The
distance between the electrodes is 120 cm
with an area of cross section of 1 cm2 . The
r r
conductance of this solution was found to
be 5 × 10 −7 S. The pH of the solution is 4.
10. AmongH2 , He2+ , Li2 , Be2 , B2 , C 2 , N2 , and F2O2− , The value of limiting molar conductivity
the number of diamagnetic species is ( Λ°m ) of this weak monobasic acid in
(Atomic numbers : H = 1, He = 2, Li = 3, aqueous solution is Z × 102 S cm −1 mol −1.
Be = 4, B = 5, C = 6, N = 7, O = 8, F = 9) The value of Z is

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Section 3 (Maximum Marks : 18)

l This section contains SIX question of matching type.
l This section contains TWO tables (each having 3 columns and 4 rows)
l Based on each table, there are THREE questions.
l Each question has FOUR options (a), (b), (c) and (d). ONLY ONE of these options is correct.
l For each question, darken the bubble corresponding to the correct option is the ORS.
l For each question, marks will be awarded in one of the following categories:
Full Marks : + 3 If only the bubble corresponding to the correct option is darkened
Zero Marks : 0 If none of the bubbles is darkened
Negative Marks : −1 In all othe cases

Answer Q. 13, Q. 14 and Q. 15 by appropriately matching the information given in the three
columns of the following table.
The wave function, ψ n , l , ml is a mathematical function whose value depends upon spherical polar
coordinates (r , θ, φ) of the electron and characterised by the quantum number n, l and ml . Here r is distance
from nucleus, θ is colatitude and φ is azimuth. In the mathematical functions given in the Table, Z is atomic
number and a 0 is Bohr radius.

Column 1 Column 2 Column 3

3  Zr 
(I) 1s-orbital (i) −  (P)
Z 2
ψn, l, ml ∝   e  0 
a

 a0  ψn, I, ml (r)

0
r/a0

(II) 2s-orbital (ii) One radial node (Q) 1

Probability density at nucleus ∝
a03
5  Zr 
(III) 2 pz -orbital (iii) (R) Probability density is maximum at nucleus
 Z  2 − a 
ψn, l ml ∝   re  0  cos θ
 a0 

(IV) 3 d z2 -orbital (iv) xy-plane is a nodal plane (S) Energy needed to excite electron from n = 2
27
state to n = 4 state is times the energy
32
needed to excite electron from n = 2 state to
n = 6 state

13. For He + ion, the only INCORRECT combination is

(a) (I) (i) (S) (b) (II) (ii) (Q)
(c) (I) (iii) (R) (d) (I) (i) (R)
14. For the given orbital in Column 1, the Only CORRECT combination for any hydrogen-like species
is
(a) (II) (ii) (P) (b) (I) (ii) (S)
(c) (IV) (iv) (R) (d) (III) (iii) (P)
15. For hydrogen atom, the only CORRECT combination is
(a) (I) (i) (P) (b) (I) (iv) (R) (c) (II) (i) (Q) (d) (I) (i) (S)

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Answer Q. 16, Q. 17 and Q. 18 by appropriately matching the information given in the three
columns of the following table.
Column 1, 2 and 3 contain starting materials, reaction conditions, and type of reactions, respectively.
Column 1 Column 2 Column 3
(I) Toluene (i) NaOH/Br2 (P) Condensation
(II) Acetophenone (ii) Br2 /hν (Q) Carboxylation
(III) Benzaldehyde (iii) (CH3CO)2 O / (R) Substitution
CH3COOK
(IV) Phenol (iv) NaOH/CO 2 (S) Haloform

16. The only CORRECT combination in which the reaction proceeds through radical mechanism is
(a) (IV) (i) (Q) (b) (III) (ii) (P) (c) (II) (iii) (R) (d) (I) (ii) (R)
17. For the synthesis of benzoic acid, the only CORRECT combination is
(a) (II) (i) (S) (b) (I) (iv) (Q) (c) (IV) (ii) (P) (d) (III) (iv) (R)
18. The only CORRECT combination that gives two different carboxylic acids is
(a) (IV) (iii) (Q) (b) (II) (iv) (R) (c) (I) (i) (S) (d) (III) (iii) (P)

Mathematics
Section 1 (Maximum Marks : 28)
l
This section contains SEVEN questions.
l
Each question has FOUR options (a), (b), (c) and (d). ONE OR MORE THAN ONE of these four
option(s) is(are) correct.
l
For each question, darken the bubble(s) corresponding to all the correct option(s) in the ORS.
l
For each question, marks will be awarded in one of the following categories:
Full Marks : + 4 If only the bubble(s) corresponding to all the correct option(s) is(are) darkened.
Partial Marks : +1 For darkening a bubble corresponding to each correct option, provided NO
incorrect option is darkened.
Zero Marks : 0 If none of the bubbles is darkened.
Negative Marks : −2 In all other cases.
l
For example, if (a), (c) and (d) are all the correct options for a question, darkening all these three will get
+ 4 marks; darkening only (a) and (d) will get +2 marks and darkening (a) and (b) will get − 2 marks, as a
wrong option is also darkened.

1 1 2
1. Let X and Y be two events such that P ( X ) = , P ( X / Y ) = and P (Y / X ) = . Then
3 2 5
4 1
(a) P(Y ) = (b) P( X ′/ Y ) =
15 2
2 1
(c) P( X ∪ Y ) = (d) P( X ∩ Y ) =
5 5
2. Let f : R → (0, 1) be a continuous function. Then, which of the following function(s) has (have) the
value zero at some point in the interval (0, 1) ?
π
x
(a) e x − ∫ f(t ) sin t dt (b) f( x) + ∫2 f(t ) sint dt
0 0
π
− x
(c) x − ∫ 2 f(t ) cos t dt (d) x9 − f( x)
0

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3. Let a, b, x and y be real numbers such that (a) x = − 1 (b) x = 1

(c) x = 0 (d) x = 2
a − b = 1 and y ≠ 0. If the complex number
 az + b  6. Which of the following is(are) NOT the
z = x + iy satisfies Im   = y , then
 z+1  square of a 3 × 3 matrix with real entries?
which of the following is(are) possible 1 0 0 1 0 0
value(s) of x? (a)  0 1 0 (b)  0 −1 0 
   
(a) 1 − 1 + y2 (b) − 1 − 1 − y2  0 0 −1  0 0 −1
− 1 0 0 1 0 0
(c) 1 + 1 + y2 (d) − 1 + 1 − y2
(c)  0 −1 0  (d)  0 1 0
   
4. If 2 x − y + 1 = 0 is a tangent to the hyperbola  0 0 −1  0 0 1
x2
y2
−
= 1 then which of the following 7. If a chord, which is not a tangent, of the
a2 16 parabola y 2 = 16 x has the equation
CANNOT be sides of a right angled triangle?
2x + y = p, and mid-point ( h, k ), then which
(a) a, 4, 1 (b) 2 a, 4, 1 of the following is(are) possible value(s) of
(c) a, 4, 2 (d) 2 a, 8, 1 p, h and k ?
5. Let [ x] be the greatest integer less than or (a) p = − 1, h = 1, k = − 3
equals to x. Then, at which of the following (b) p = 2, h = 3, k = − 4
point(s) the function f ( x) = x cos ( π( x + [ x])) (c) p = − 2, h = 2, k = − 4
is discontinuous ? (d) p = 5, h = 4, k = − 3

Section 2 (Maximum Marks : 15)

l
This section contains FIVE questions.
l
The answer to each question is a SINGLE DIGIT INTEGER ranging from 0 to 9, both inclusive.
l
For each question, darken the bubble corresponding to the correct integer in the ORS.
l
For each question, marks will be awarded in one of the following categories:
Full Marks : +3 If only the bubble corresponding to the correct answer is darkened.
Zero Marks : 0 In all other cases.

π
8. For a real number α, if the system
If g ( x) = ∫0
2 f ′ (t ) cosec t
1 2
α α  x  1  − cot t cosec t f (t )] dt
 
α 1 α   y  = −1  π
for x ∈ 0, , then lim g ( x) =
     2 x→ 0
α2 α 1   z   1 
 
11. For how many values of p, the circle
of linear equations, has infinitely many
solutions, then 1 + α + α2 = x2 + y 2 + 2 x + 4 y − p = 0 and the coordinate
axes have exactly three common points?
9. The sides of a right angled triangle are in
arithmetic progression. If the triangle has 12. Words of length 10 are formed using the
area 24, then what is the length of its smallest letters A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J. Let x be the
side? number of such words where no letter is
repeated; and let y be the number of such
10. Let f : R → R be a differentiable function words where exactly one letter is repeated
 π twice and no other letter is repeated. Then,
such that f (0) = 0, f   = 3 and f ′ (0) = 1. y
 2 =
9x

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Section 3 (Maximum Marks : 18)

l This section contains SIX questions of matching type.
l This section contains TWO tables (each having 3 columns and 4 rows).
l Based on each table, there are THREE questions.
l Each question has FOUR options (a), (b), (c) and (d). ONLY ONE of these four options is correct.
l For each question, darken the bubble corresponding to the correct option in the ORS.
l For each question, marks will be awarded in one of the following categories:
Full Marks : + 3 If only the bubble corresponding to the correct option is darkened.
Zero Marks : 0 If none of the bubbles is darkened.
Negative Marks : − 1 In all other cases.

Directions (Q.Nos. 13-15) by appropriately matching the information given in the three columns of the
following table.
Columns 1, 2 and 3 contain conics, equations of tangents to the conics and points of contact, respectively.

Column-1 Column-2 Column-3

(I) x + y =a
2 2 2
(i) my = m x + a
2
(P)  a , 2 a 
 2 
m m

(II) x 2 + a 2 y2 = a 2 ] (ii) y = mx + a m2 + 1 (Q)  − ma a 

 , 
 m2 + 1 m2 + 1 


(III) y2 = 4ax (iii) y = mx + a2 m2 − 1 (R)  − a2 m 1 

 , 
 a2 m2 + 1 a2 m2 + 1 


(IV) x 2 − a 2 y2 = a 2 (iv) y = mx + a2 m2 + 1 (S)  − a2 m 

−1
 , 
 a2 m2 − 1 a m − 1 
2 2


13. For a = 2 , if a tangent is drawn to a suitable conic (Column 1) at the point of contact ( −1, 1), then
which of the following options is the only CORRECT combination for obtaining its equation?
(a) (I) (ii) (Q) (b) (I) (i) (P)
(c) (III) (i) (P) (d) (II) (ii) (Q)
 1
14. The tangent to a suitable conic (Column 1) at  3,  is found to be 3 x + 2 y = 4, then which of the
 2
following options is the only CORRECT combination?
(a) (IV) (iv) (S) (b) (II) (iv) (R)
(c) (IV) (iii) (S) (d) (II) (iii) (R)
15. If a tangent to a suitable conic (Column 1) is found to be y = x + 8 and its point of contact is (8, 16),
then which of the following options is the only CORRECT combination?
(a) (III) (i) (P) (b) (I) (ii) (Q)
(c) (II) (iv) (R) (d) (III) (ii) (Q)

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Directions (Q.Nos. 16-18) by appropriately matching the information given in the three columns of the
following table.
Let f ( x ) = x + loge x − x loge x , x ∈ (0, ∞ )
Column 1 contains information about zeros of f ( x ), f ′ ( x ) and f ′′( x ).
Column 2 contains information about the limiting behaviour of f ( x ), f ′ ( x ) and f ′′( x ) at infinity.
Column 3 contains information about increasing/decreasing nature of f ( x ) and f ′ ( x ).

Column-1 Column-2 Column-3

(I) f( x) = 0 for some x ∈(1, e 2 ) (i) lim f( x) = 0 (P) f is increasing in (0, 1)

x→ ∞

(II) f ′( x) = 0 for some x ∈(1, e ) (ii) lim f( x) = − ∞ (Q) f is decreasing in (e, e 2 )

x→ ∞

(III) f ′( x) = 0 for some x ∈(0, 1) (iii) lim f ′( x) = − ∞ (R) f′ is increasing in (0, 1)

x→ ∞

(IV) f ′′( x) = 0 for some x ∈(1, e ) (iv) lim f ′′( x) = 0 (S) f′ is decreasing in (e, e 2 )
x→ ∞

16. Which of the following options is the only INCORRECT combination?

(a) (I) (iii) (P) (b) (II) (iv) (Q)
(c) (II) (iii) (P) (d) (III) (i) (R)
17. Which of the following options is the only CORRECT combination?
(a) (I) (ii) (R) (b) (III) (iv) (P)
(c) (II) (iii) (S) (d) (IV) (i) (S)
18. Which of the following options is the only CORRECT combination?
(a) (III) (iii) (R) (b) (IV) (iv) (S)
(c) (II) (ii) (Q) (d) (I) (i) (P)

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 Answer with Explanations
Paper 1
Physics
1 For minimum deviation through isosceles prism,
1. (a,b) At ω ≈ 0, X C = = ∞. Therefore, current is
ωC the ray inside the prism is parallel to the base of
nearly zero. the prism if ∠B = ∠C.
Further at resonance frequency, current and But it is not necessarily parallel to the base if,
voltage are in phase. This resonance frequency is ∠A = ∠B or ∠A = ∠C
given by, 3. (b,d) The net magnetic flux through the loops at
1 1 time t is
ωr = = = 106 rad /s
LC 10 × 10 −6
−6
φ = B(2 A − A )cos ωt = BA cos ωt
dφ
We can see that this frequency is independent of R. so,   = BωA sinωt
1  dt 
Further, X L = ωL, X C =
ωC dφ
∴  is maximum when φ = ωt = π /2
At, ω = ω r = 10 rad /s, X L = X C.
6  dt 

For ω > ω r , X L > X C. So, circuit is inductive. The emf induced in the smaller loop,
d
ε smaller = − ( BA cos ωt ) = BωA sinωt
2. (a,b,c) The minimum deviation produced by a dt
prism ∴ Amplitude of maximum net emf induced in both
δ m = 2 i − A = A ∴ i1 = i2 = A and r1 = r2 = A / 2 the loops
∴ r1 = i1 / 2 = Amplitude of maximum emf induced in the
smaller loop alone.
Now, using Snell’s law
4. (a,c,d)
sin A = µ sin A / 2 v v
⇒ µ = 2 cos ( A / 2 ) u u
A v1 v2

i2
i1 r2
r1

B C
Just before the collision Just after
the collision

For this prism when the emergent ray at the v1 = u + 2v

second surface is tangential to the surface ∆v1 = (2u + 2v )
dp
i2 = π / 2 F1 = 1
dt
∴ r2 = θ c = ρA(u + v )(2u + 2v )
∴ r1 = A − θ c = 2ρA(u + v )2
v2 = (u − 2v )
so, sin i1 = µ sin( A − θ c )
∆v2 = (2u − 2v )
 A  F2 = 2
dp
so, i1 = sin−1 sin A 4 cos2 − 1 − cos A 
2 dt
 
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= ρA(u − v ) (2u − 2v ) = 2ρA(u − v )2  10 

4
= σ ⋅ T04  1 +  [T0 = 300 K given]
 T0 

= σ ⋅ (300 )4 ⋅  1 +
40  17
 ≈ 460 × ≈ 520 J
F2  300  15
F1 Pnet = 520 − 460 ≈ 60 W
⇒ Energy radiated in 1 s = 60 J
(b) P = σA(T4 − T04 )
dP = σA(0 − 4T03 ⋅ dT )
[∆F is the net force due to the air molecules on the and dT = − ∆T
plate] ⇒ dP = 4 σAT03 ∆T
∆F = 2ρA(4uv ) = 8ρAuv
(d) If surface area decreases, then energy radiation
∆F
P = = 8ρ(uv ) also decreases.
A
Fnet = ( F − ∆F ) = ma [m is mass of the plate] Note While giving answer (b) and (c) it is assumed that
F − (8ρAu )v = ma energy radiated refers the net radiation. If energy
radiated is taken as only emission, then (b) and (c) will
5. (a,b) ∆xcm of the block and point mass system = 0 not be included in answer.
∴ m( x + R ) + Mx = 0
8. (5) Potential energy of hydrogen atom ( Z = 1) in
where, x is displacement of the block.
Solving this equation, we get nth orbit ( in eV )
27.2
x=−
mR P, E = −
M+ m n2
27.2
From conservation of momentum and mechanical − 2
vf nf 1
energy of the combined system = =
0 = mv − MV vi 27.2 6.25
− 2
1 2 1 ni
mgR = mv + MV 2
2 2 n2f
6.25 =
Solving these two equations, we get n2i
2gR
v= nf
= 25
. =
5
m
1+ ni 2
M
Hence the answer is 5.
T
6. (a,c,d or a,c) v = , so speed at any position will 9. (6) From mass conservation,
µ 4 4
ρ⋅ πR3 = ρ ⋅ K ⋅ πr 3
be same for both pulses, therefore time taken by 3 3
both pulses will be same. ⇒ R = K 1/ 3 r
λf = v
v ∴ ∆U = T∆A = T( K ⋅ 4 πr2 − 4 πR2 )
⇒ λ=
f = T( K ⋅ 4 π R 2 K − 2 / 3 − 4 π R 2 )
⇒ λ ∝ v ∝T ∆U = 4 πR2T[ K1/ 3 − 1]
since when pulse 1 reaches at A tension and hence Putting the values, we get
speed decreases therefore λ decreases. 10 −1
10 −3 = × 4 π × 10 −4 [ K1/ 3 − 1]
4π
Note If we refer velocity by magnitude only, then option (a,
c, d) will be correct, else only (a, c) will be correct. 100 = K1/ 3 − 1
⇒ = 100 = 102
K 1/ 3 ~
7. (b,c,d or d) Assumption e = 1
Given that K = 10 α
[black body radiation]
P = σA(T4 − T04 ) ∴ 10 α / 3 = 102
α
(c) Prad = σAT4 = σ ⋅ 1 ⋅ (T0 + 10 )4 ⇒ =2 ⇒α =6
3
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10. (6) Car 12. (8) But this value of refractive index is not possible.
1.6 sin θ = ( n − m∆n )sin 90 °
vc=2m/s
1.6 sinθ = n − m∆n
1
1.6 × = 1.6 − m(0 .1)
2
0 .8 = 1.6 − m (0 .1)
m × 0 .1 = 0 .8
m=8
Frequency observed at car 13. (c) For particle to move in negative y -direction,
v + vC 
f1 = f0   either its velocity must be in negative y -direction
 v  (if initial velocity ≠ 0) and force should be parallel
(v = speed of sound) to velocity or it must experience a net force in
Frequency of reflected sound as observed negative y -direction only (if initial velocity = 0)
at the source 14. (a) Fnet = Fe + FB
 v   v + vC  = qE + qv × B
f2 = f1   = f0  

 v − vC   v − vC 
For particle to move in straight line with constant
Beat frequency = f2 − f0 velocity, Fnet = 0
 v + vC   2v C  ∴ qE + qv × B = 0
= f0  − 1 = f0  
 v − v C   v − vC  15. (c) For path to be helix with axis along positive
2×2 z-direction, particle should experience a
= 492 × = 6 Hz
328 centripetal acceleration in xy -plane.
11. (5) 1131 T
= 8 Days
→ Xe131 + β For the given set of options only option (c) satisfy
1 /2
the condition. Path is helical with increasing pitch.
A 0 = 24
. × 10 Bq = λN 0
5
γRT
Let the volume is V, 16. (c) Vsound = . As the sound wave propagates,
M
t =0
the air in a chamber undergoes compression and
A0 = λN 0 rarefaction very fastly, hence undergo a adiabatic
t = 11.5 h process. So, curves are steeper than isothermal.
A = λN  dp  = − γ  
p
 
115 = λ  × 2.5
N K(i)
 dV  Adi V 
V 
 dp  = −  P 
λ     K(ii)
115 = × 2.5 × ( N 0 e − λt )  dV  Iso V 
V
ln 2 Graph ‘Q’ satisfies Eq. (i)
− ( 11.5 h )
( N0 λ )
115 = × (2.5) × e 8 day 17. (b) ∆U = ∆Q − p∆V , ∆U + p∆V = ∆Q
V
(2.4 × 105 ) As ∆U ≠ 0, W ≠ 0, ∆Q ≠ 0. The process represents,
115 = × (2.5) × e −1/ 24
V isobaric process
2.4 × 105 Wgas = − p( ∆V )
× 2.5 1 −
1
V = = − p(V2 − V1 )
115  24 
= − pV2 + pV1
2.4 × 105
× 2 .5 
23
= Graph ‘P’ satisfies isobaric process.
115  24 
105 × 23 × 25 18. (b) Work done in isochoric process is zero.
= W12 = 0 as ∆V = 0
115 × 102
= 5 × 103 ml = 5 L Graph ‘S’ represents isochoric process.
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Chemistry
1. (a, b, d) 3. (a,c) The graph shown indicates that there is
positive deviation because the observed vapour
(a)
pressure of L is greater than the ideal pressure
P1 P1

–Wirr Z
P2 –Wrev P2 Real
P2 P2 pL

al
V1 V2 V1 V2 Ide
Irreversible compression Reversible compression
1 xM 0
Maximum work is done on the system when
compression occur irreversibly and minimum work
Since, deviation is positive, the intermolecular
is done is reversible compression.
force between L and M is smaller than the same in
(b) pure L and pure M.
P1 A Also as xL → 1, xM → 0, the real curve
approaching ideal curve where Raoult’s law will
B be obeyed.
C 4. (a,b,d) Addition of halogen at double bond occur
in antiorientation via cyclic halonium ion
V1 V2 intermediate.
AB is isothermal and AC is adiabatic (i)
path. Work done is area under the curve.
r
Hence, less work is obtained in adiabatic CH3 H Br
process than in isothermal process. Br2 CH3
C C
H
H trans CH3 H3C H
(c) It is incorrect. In adiabatic expansion cooling is
observed, hence ∆U = nC v ∆T < 0. Br
CH3 H
(d) q = 0 (adiabatic), W = 0 (Free expansion) Br –
CH3
Hence, ∆U = 0, ∆T = 0 (Isothermal) Br
H

2. (b,c) Since, there is no principal functional groups, Meso (M and N)

numbering of disubstituted benzene is done in (ii)
alphabetical order as r
H H Br
Cl Br2 CH3
1
C C
H
6 2 CH3 CH3 H
CH3
5 3
4 H CH3
Br
Br
CH3 Br –
H CH3
+
CH3 Br
Hence IUPAC name of this compound is H H
1-chloro-4-methyl benzene. Br CH3
O P
⌠


 ⌠


Also, toluene is an acceptable name in IUPAC, Enantiomers

hence this compound can also be named as
4-chloro toluene. Here (M + O) and (N + P) are pair of diastereomers.
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Excess NH4 OH / NH4 Cl 4×M
5. (a, b, d) [Co(H2O)6 ] Cl 2 → 11. (2) Density (ρ ) = 8 =
Pink ( X )
O2 (Air) N A(4 × 10 −8 cm)3
⇒ M = 128 × 10 −24 N A
Co(NH3 )6 ]Cl3
256
[Co(H2O)6 ]2+ + 4Cl − → [CoCl 4 ]2 − ⇒ No of atoms = × NA
Y

X
(Excess)
blue Z
M
256
(a) Since NH3 is moderately strong ligand, = × NA
128 × 10 −24 N A
hybridisation of cobalt in Y is d 2 sp3 .
(b) Cobalt is sp3 -hybridised in [CoCl4 ]2 − . = 2 × 1024

(c) [Co(NH3 )6 ]Cl3 + 3AgNO3 ( aq ) → 3AgCl ↓ 12. (6) pH = Cα = 10 −4

Y
(d) [CoCl4 ]2 − + 6H2O q [Co(H2O)6 ]2+ + 4Cl − ; 10 −4
⇒ α=
Blue Pink 0.0015
∆H < 0
 A
Also, conductance (G ) = κ  
6. (a, c, d)  l
(a) ClO4− is more stable than ClO − .  l 120
⇒ κ = G   = 5 × 10 −7 × = 6 × 10 −5
(b) Incorrect : Cl2 + H2O → HCl + HOCl  A 1
(c) O κ × 1000
⇒ Λc =
C
HO Cl O HO Cl
6 × 10 −5 × 1000
O
sp3 sp3 =
0.0015
(d) HClO4 is stronger acid than H2O. Λc 6 × 10 −5 × 1000 0.0015
⇒ Λ∞ = = ×
7. (b,c) Colour of halogen arises due to transition α 0.0015 10 −4
from HOMO to LUMO in the visible region. On = 600 = 6 × 102 S cm−1mol −1
moving down a group, the difference in energy
between HOMO and LUMO decreases electronic 13. (d) In the wave function ( ψ ) expression for
transition occur more easily and colour intensity 1s-orbital of He + , there should be no angular
increases. part. Hence (iii) can’t be true for ψ 1s of He + .
8. (6)
14. (b) Correct : 2s orbital has one radial node.
No. of No. of L.P No of radial node = n − l − 1 = 2 − 0 − 1 = 1
S.N. Species σ-bonds with at central
central atom atom Also, when radial part of wave function ( ψ ) is
2− plotted against ‘‘r’’, wave function changes its
(i) In [TeBr6 ] 6 1
sign at node.
+
(ii) In [BrF2 ] 2 2
15. (d) i is the correct expression of wave function for
(iii) In SNF3 4 0 1s-orbital of hydrogenic system.
(iv) In [XeF3 ]− 3 3 1 1  3
Also,E (2 − 4 ) = kZ 2  −  = kZ 2   …(i)
 4 16   16 
9. (5) The aromatic systems are
1 1   2
E (2 − 6 ) = kZ 2  −  = kZ 2   …(ii)
 4 36   9
r s
r

, , , ,
27 2 27
⇒ E (2 − 6 ) × = kZ 2 × ×
10. (6) H2 , Li2 , Be2 , C2 , N2 and F2 are diamagnetic 32 9 32
according to molecular orbital theory. 3
= kZ 2   = E (2 − 4 )
 16 
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Br O O
16. (a) C6 H5  CH3 →
2
|| ||
hv
18. (b) C6 H 5CHO + CH3  C  O  C  CH3
C6 H5  CH2 Br + HBr
(Free radical bromination)
CH3 COOK
O → C6 H5  CH == CH  COOH
Perkin's condensation (Cinnamic acid)
|| NaOH / Br2
17. (d) C6 H5  C  CH3 →
(II) (i ) Cinnamic acid shows cis-trans isomerism.
C6 H 5COONa + CHBr3 ( P )
Bromoform

Mathematics
1 π
−1
1. (a,b) P ( X ) = h(1) = 1 − ∫ 2 f (t )cos t dt > 0
3 0

 X  P( X ∩ Y ) 1 ∴ Option (c) is correct.

P  = =
Y P (Y ) 2 (d) Let g( x ) = x9 − f ( x )
 Y  P( X ∩ Y ) 2 g(0 ) = − f (0 ) < 0, g(1) = 1 − f (1) > 0
P  = =
X P( X ) 5 ∴ Option (d) is correct.
2 az + b ax + b + aiy
P( X ∩ Y ) = 3. (b,d) =
15 z+1 ( x + 1) + iy
4
P (Y ) = ( ax + b + aiy )(( x + 1) − iy )
15 =
( x + 1)2 + y2
 X ′  P (Y ) − P ( X ∩ Y )
P  =  az + b  − ( ax + b ) y + ay( x + 1)
Y P (Y ) ∴ Im  =
 z+1 ( x + 1)2 + y2
4 2
− (a − b )y
1 ⇒ =y
= 15 15 = ( x + 1)2 + y2
4 2
15 Q a− b =1
1
P( X ∪ Y ) = +
4
−
2 ∴ ( x + 1) + y2 = 1
2

3 15 15
∴ x = − 1 ± 1 − y2
7 7
= =
15 15 4. (a,b,c) Tangent ≡ 2 x − y + 1 = 0
2. (c,d) x2 y2
Hyperbola ≡ − =1
(a)Q ex ∈(1, e) in (0, 1) and a2 16
x
∫0 f (t )sint dt ∈(0, 1) in (0, 1) It point ≡ ( asec θ, 4 tanθ ),
x sec θ y tanθ
x
∴ ex − ∫ f (t )sint dt cannot be zero. tangent ≡ − =1
0 a 4
So, option (a) is incorrect. On comparing, we get
π sec θ = − 2a
(b) f ( x ) + ∫ 2 f (t ) sint dt always positive tanθ = − 4
0

∴Option (b) is incorrect. ⇒ 4 a2 − 16 = 1

π 17
−x
(c) Let h( x ) = x − ∫ 2 f (t ) cos t dt, ∴ a=
0 2
π Substitute the value of a in option (a), (b), (c) and
h(0 ) = − ∫ f (t )cos t dt < 0
2
(d).
0
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π
5. (a,b,d) f ( x ) = x cos( π ( x + [ x]))
10. (2) g( x ) = ∫ 2 f ′(t )cosec t − cot t cosec t f (t ))dt
At x = 0 x

lim f ( x ) = lim x cos( π ( x + [ x]) = 0  π π

x →0 x →0 ∴ g( x ) = f   cosec − f ( x ) cosec x
2 2
and f ( x) = 0
f ( x)
∴ It is continuous at x = 0 and clearly ⇒ g( x ) = 3 −
discontinuous at other integer points. sin x
 3 sin x − f ( x )
6. (a,c) For a matrix to be square of other matrix its lim g( x ) = lim  
determinant should be positive. x →0 x →0  sin x 
(a) and (c) → Correct 3 cos x − f ′ ( x ) 3 − 1
= lim = =2
(b) and (d) → Incorrect x →0 cos x 1
7. (b) Equation of chord with mid-point 11. (2) The circle and coordinate axes can have 3
(h, k ). common points, if it passes through origin.[ p = 0]
T = s1 If circle is cutting one axis and touching other axis.
yk − 8 x − 8 h = k − 16 h
2 Only possibility is of touching X -axis and cutting
Y-axis. [ p = − 1]
yk k2
2x − = 2h − 12. (5) x = 10!
4 4
10 !
Q 2x + y = p y = 10C1 × 9C8 ×
2!
∴ k = − 4 and p = 2 h − 4 10 !
= 10 × 9 ×
1 α α2 2
8. (1) α 1 α =0 y 10
= =5
α2 α 1 9x 2
Solutions. (Q.Nos. 13-15)
⇒ α 4 − 2α 2 + 1 = 0
Using standard equations
⇒ α2 = 1
I-ii-Q
⇒ α = ±1
II-iv-R
But α = 1 not possible
III-i-P
[Not satisfying equation]
IV-iii-S
∴ α = −1
Comparing with equations in given questions, we
Hence, 1 + α + α 2 = 1 get

9. (6) Let the sides are a − d, a and a + d. 13. (a) Either option (a) or (c) is correct. But a = 2
and ( −1, 1) satisfy x2 + y2 = a2 .
Then, a( a − d) = 48
and a2 − 2 ad + d2 + a2 = a2 + 2 ad + d2 So, option (a) is correct.
14. (b) Either option (b) or (c) is correct.
⇒ a2 = 4 ad
 1
⇒ a = 4d Satisfying the point  3 ,  in (II), we get
 2
Thus, a = 8, d = 2
a2 = 4.
Hence, a− d =6
∴ The conic is x2 + 4 y2 = 4
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Now, equation of tangent at ( 3 , ) is f ′( x) = 1 + − ln x − 1 = − ln x
2 x x
3 x + 2 y = 4, which is the given equation.
f ′ ( x ) > 0 for (0, 1)
So, option (b) is correct. f ′ ( x ) < 0 for ( e, ∞ )
15. (a) Either option (a), (b) or (c) is correct. ∴ P and Q are correct, II is correct, III is incorrect.
Satisfying the point (8, 16 ) in (III), we get −1 1
f ′′ ( x ) = −
∴ The conic is y2 = 32 x = 16(2 x ) x2 x
Now, equation of tangent at (8, 16) is f ′′ ( x ) < 0 for (0, ∞ )
y ⋅ 16 = 16( x + 8 ) ∴ S, is correct, R is incorrect.
⇒ y = x + 8, which is the given in equation. IV is incorrect.
So, option (a) is correct. lim f ( x ) = − ∞
x →∞
Solutions. (Q.Nos. 16-18) lim f ′ ( x ) = − ∞
x →∞
f ( x ) = x + ln x − x ln x
lim f ′′ ( x ) = 0
x →∞
f (1) = 1 > 0
∴ ii, iii, iv are correct.
f ( e2 ) = e2 + 2 − 2 e2 = 2 − e2 < 0
16. (d)
⇒ f ( x ) = 0 for some x ∈(1, e2 ) 17. (c)
∴ I is correct 18. (c)