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30 January 2023 - Shift 2
Answer & Solutions

PHYSICS
1. In the given circuit the resistance between terminals 𝐴 and 𝐵 is equal to

A. 2 Ω
3
B. Ω
2
2
C. Ω
3
D. 6 Ω

Answer (C)

Solution:

The circuit can be redrawn as:

So, the net resistance across 𝐴 and 𝐵 is:

1 1 1 1 1 1
= + + + +
𝑅𝑛𝑒𝑡 2 12 4 6 2
1 18
=
𝑅𝑛𝑒𝑡 12
2
𝑅𝑛𝑒𝑡 = Ω
3
2. A car travels 4 𝑘𝑚 distance with a speed of 3 𝑘𝑚/ℎ𝑟 and next 4 𝑘𝑚 with a speed of 5 𝑘𝑚/ℎ. Find average speed
of car.
15
A. 𝑘𝑚/ℎ𝑟
2
15
B. 𝑘𝑚/ℎ𝑟
4
C. 15 𝑘𝑚/ℎ𝑟
D. 10 𝑘𝑚/ℎ𝑟

Answer (B)

Solution:

Total Distance
Velocity =
Total time
4+4
𝑣= 𝑘𝑚/ℎ
4 4
+
3 5
15
𝑣= 𝑘𝑚/ℎ
4

3. A current 2 𝐴 if flowing through the sides of an equilateral triangular loop of side 4√3 𝑚 as shown. Find the
magnetic field induction at the centroid of the triangle.

A. 3√3 × 10−7 𝑇
−7
B. √3 × 10 𝑇
C. 2√3 × 10−7 𝑇
D. 5√3 × 10−7 𝑇

Answer (A)

Solution:
𝑟
= tan 30°
2 √3

𝑟 = 2𝑚
Magnetic field at centroid
𝜇0 𝐼
𝐵 =3× (sin 60 ° + sin 60 °)
4𝜋𝑟
𝜇 0 × 2 √ 3 √3
=3× ( + ) = 3√3 × 10−7 𝑇
4𝜋 × 2 2 2

4. A point charge 𝑄 is placed inside the cavity made in uniform conducting solid sphere as shown. 𝐸𝐴 , 𝐸𝐵 and 𝐸𝐶 are
electric field magnitudes at points 𝐴, 𝐵 and 𝐶 respectively. Then

A. 𝐸𝐴 = 0, 𝐸𝐵 = 0 and 𝐸𝐶 ≠0
B. 𝐸𝐴 ≠ 0, 𝐸𝐵 = 0 and 𝐸𝐶 ≠0
C. 𝐸𝐴 ≠ 0, 𝐸𝐵 = 0 and 𝐸𝐶 =0
D. 𝐸𝐴 ≠ 0, 𝐸𝐵 ≠ 0 and 𝐸𝐶 =0

Answer (B)
Solution:

𝐸𝐴 ≠ 0 (Electric field due to both 𝑄 and induced charges on the inner surface of cavity)

𝐸𝐵 = 0 (No field line inside conductor)

𝐸𝐶 ≠ 0 (Electric field due to charge induced on outer surface of conductor)

5. In the shown mass-spring system, when it is set into oscillations along the spring, it has angular frequency 𝜔1 if
𝑚 = 1 𝑘𝑔 and 𝜔2 if 𝑚 = 2 𝑘𝑔. Then value of 𝜔1 /𝜔2 is equal to

A. 1
B. √2
C. 1/√2
D. 2

Answer (B)

Solution:

𝑘 𝑘
𝜔1 = √ =√
𝑚 1

𝑘 𝑘
𝜔2 = √ =√
𝑚 2
So,
ω1
= 2
𝜔2 √

6. For the given logic circuit, which of the following truth table is correct?

A. B. C. D.

Answer (A)
Solution:

̅̅̅̅̅̅̅̅̅̅̅̅̅̅̅̅̅̅̅̅̅̅̅̅̅
𝑋1 = (̅̅̅̅̅̅̅̅̅̅̅
𝐴. (𝐴. 𝐵 ). ̅̅̅̅̅̅̅̅̅̅̅
̅̅̅̅̅ ̅̅̅̅̅
𝐵. (𝐴. 𝐵 ))
̅̅̅̅̅
= 𝐴. (𝐴. ̅̅̅̅̅
𝐵 ) + 𝐵. (𝐴. 𝐵)
= 𝐴. 𝐵̅ + 𝐵. 𝐴̅
= 𝑋𝑂𝑅 𝑔𝑎𝑡𝑒

7. A particle of mass 𝑚 is moving under a force whose delivered power 𝑃 is constant. Initial velocity of particle is
𝑧𝑒𝑟𝑜. Find the position of particle at 𝑡 = 4 𝑠

16 2𝑃
A. 𝑥 = √[ 𝑚 ]
3
4 2𝑃
B. 𝑥 = √[ ]
3 𝑚
2 𝑃
C. 𝑥 = √[ ]
3 𝑚
3 𝑃
D. 𝑥 = √[𝑚]
10

Answer (A)

Solution:

We know that:

𝑊
𝑃=
𝑡
1
𝑚𝑣 2 = 𝑃 × 𝑡
2
2𝑃𝑡 𝑑𝑥
𝑣=√ =
𝑚 𝑑𝑡

16 2𝑃
𝑥= √
3 𝑚

8. Column-I list few physical quantities and column-II lists their dimensions. Choose the correct option matching two
lists correctly.
 A. 𝑃 − 𝐶, 𝑄 − 𝐴, 𝑅 − 𝐵, 𝑆−𝐷
B. 𝑃 − 𝐶, 𝑄 − 𝐷, 𝑅 − 𝐴, 𝑆−𝐵
C. 𝑃 − 𝐴, 𝑄 − 𝐷, 𝑅 − 𝐵, 𝑆−𝐶
D. 𝑃 − 𝐴, 𝑄 − 𝐶, 𝑅 − 𝐵, 𝑆−𝐷

Answer (B)

Solution:

𝑑𝑃 𝑀𝐿−1 𝑇 −2
[𝑃𝑟𝑒𝑠𝑠𝑢𝑟𝑒 𝑔𝑟𝑎𝑑𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑡] ⇒ [ ]=[ ] = [𝑀𝐿−2 𝑇 −2 ]
𝑑𝑧 𝐿
𝑑𝑈 𝑀𝐿2 𝑇 −2
[𝐸𝑛𝑒𝑟𝑔𝑦 𝑑𝑒𝑛𝑠𝑖𝑡𝑦] ⇒ [ ]=[ ] = [𝑀𝐿−1 𝑇 −2 ]
𝑑𝑉 𝐿3
[𝑇𝑜𝑟𝑞𝑢𝑒] ⇒ [𝐹] × [𝑟] = [𝑀𝐿𝑇 −2 ] × [𝐿] = [𝑀𝐿2 𝑇 −2 ]
[𝐼𝑚𝑝𝑢𝑙𝑠𝑒] ⇒ [𝐹][𝑡] = [𝑀𝐿𝑇 −2 ][𝑇] = [𝑀𝐿𝑇 −1 ]

S𝑜, 𝑃 − 𝐶, 𝑄 − 𝐷, 𝑅 − 𝐴, 𝑆 − 𝐵 is the correct match.

9. Consider the following assertion and reason:

Assertion (𝐴): At sink temperature of −273°𝐶, the efficiency of a Carnot engine will be 1.
𝑇
Reason (𝑅): Efficiency of a Carnot engine is given by 𝜂 = 1 − 𝑠𝑖𝑛𝑘
𝑇𝑠𝑜𝑢𝑟𝑐𝑒

A. 𝐴 is correct. 𝑅 is correct and correctly explains 𝐴.

B. 𝐴 is not correct. 𝑅 is correct.
C. Both 𝐴 and 𝑅 are incorrect.
D. Both 𝐴 and 𝑅 are correct. 𝑅 doesn’t explain 𝐴.

Answer (A)

Solution:

We know that Carnot efficiency is:

𝑇𝑆𝑖𝑛𝑘
𝜂 =1−
𝑇𝑆𝑜𝑢𝑟𝑐𝑒

For 𝑇𝑠𝑖𝑛𝑘 = −273° 𝐶 = 0 𝐾 ⇒ 𝜂 = 1

10. Electric field in a region is 𝐸⃗ = 2𝑥 2 𝑖̂ − 4𝑦𝑗̂ + 6𝑧𝑘̂

Find the charge inside the cuboid shown:

A. −8𝜀𝑜
B. 36𝜀𝑜
C. 12𝜀𝑜
D. 24𝜀𝑜

Answer (D)

Solution:

Total flux can be calculated as:

𝜙𝑡𝑜𝑡𝑎𝑙 = 2(1)2 [2 × 3] − 4(2)[1 × 3] + 6(3)[1 × 2]

𝜙𝑡𝑜𝑡𝑎𝑙 = 12 − 24 + 36
𝜙𝑡𝑜𝑡𝑎𝑙 = 24
From Gauss’s Law:
 𝑞
⇒ = 24
𝜀𝑜
⇒ 𝑞 = 24𝜀𝑜

11. Find the ratio of de-Broglie wavelength of proton when it is accelerated across 𝑉 and 3𝑉 potential difference.

A. 3: 1
B. 1: √3
C. 1: 3
D. √3: 1

Answer (D)

Solution:

When proton is accelerated by potential difference 𝑉, then linear momentum of proton

𝑃2
= 𝑒𝑉
2𝑚
ℎ
𝑃 = √2𝑚𝑒𝑉 ⇒ 𝜆1 =
√2𝑚𝑒𝑉
When proton is accelerated by potential difference 3 𝑉 , then linear momentum of proton

𝑃2
= 3𝑒𝑉
2𝑚
ℎ 𝜆1
𝑃 = √6𝑚𝑒𝑉 ⇒ 𝜆2 = ⇒ = 3
√6𝑚𝑒𝑉 𝜆2 √

12. A faulty scale reads 5°𝐶 at melting point and 95°𝐶 at steam point. Find original temperature if this faulty scale
reads 41°𝐶.

A. 40°𝐶
B. 41°𝐶
C. 36°𝐶
D. 45°𝐶

Answer (A)

Solution:

Suppose 𝑋 is the original temperature.

So,
41 − 5 𝑋−0
=
95 − 5 100 − 0
9𝑋 = 360
𝑋 = 40

13. A particle is released at a height equal to radius of earth above the surface of the earth. Its velocity when it hits
the surface of earth is equal to
𝑀𝑒 =mass of earth, 𝑅𝑒 = radius of earth

2𝐺𝑀𝑒
A. 𝑣 = √[ ]
𝑅𝑒
𝐺𝑀𝑒
B. 𝑣 = √[ ]
2𝑅𝑒
𝐺𝑀𝑒
C. 𝑣 = √[ ]
𝑅𝑒
2𝐺𝑀𝑒
D. 𝑣 = √[ ]
3𝑅𝑒
Answer (C)

Solution:

Applying law of conservation of mechanical energy,

𝐺𝑀𝑒 𝑚 𝐺𝑀𝑒 𝑚 1
− =− + 𝑚𝑣 2
2𝑅𝑒 𝑅𝑒 2

𝐺𝑀𝑒
𝑣=√
𝑅𝑒

14. A block stays in equilibrium as shown. Find the tension in the string if 𝑚 = √3 𝑘𝑔.

A. √3𝑔 𝑁
B. 3𝑔 𝑁
C. 𝑔/2 𝑁
D. 𝑔/√3 𝑁

Answer (A)

Solution:

Since block is in equilibrium,

⇒ 𝑇 = 𝑚𝑔
⇒ 𝑇 = √3 𝑔

15. In the 𝐴𝐶 circuit shown in the figure, the value of 𝐼𝑟𝑚𝑠 is equal to

A. 2𝐴
B. 2√2𝐴
C. 4𝐴
D. √2𝐴

Answer (A)

Solution

𝑍 = √𝑅2 + (𝜒𝐿 − 𝜒𝐶 )2
𝑍 = √1002 + (100 − 100)2 = 100Ω
So,
𝑉𝑜 200√2
𝑖𝑜 = = = 2√ 2
𝑍 100
𝑖𝑜
𝑖𝑟𝑚𝑠 = =2𝐴
√2

16. For the given electrical circuit, the potential difference between point 𝐵 and 𝐶 is zero. The value of 2𝑥 is
_________.

Answer (1)
Solution:

Since, 𝑉𝐵 = 𝑉𝐶
Then,
𝑥
2 𝑥+1
=
3 𝑥
3 1
𝑥+1= ⇒𝑥= Ω
2 2

17. Two waves of same intensity from sources in phase are made to superimpose at a point. If path difference
𝜆
between these two coherent waves is zero, then resultant intensity is 𝐼𝑜 . If this path difference is where 𝜆 is
2
𝜆
wavelength of these waves, then resultant intensity is 𝐼1 and if the difference is then resultant Intensity is 𝐼2 .
4
𝐼1 +𝐼2
Value of is equal to.
𝐼𝑜

Answer (0.5)

Solution:

Let individual intensity from source is 𝐼 thus,

2𝜋
𝐼0 = 𝐼 + 𝐼 + 2√𝐼 × 𝐼 cos (0 × ) ⇒ 𝐼0 = 4𝐼
𝜆
𝜆 2𝜋
𝐼1 = 𝐼 + 𝐼 + 2 √𝐼 × 𝐼 cos ( × ) ⇒ 𝐼1 = 0
2 𝜆
𝜆 2𝜋
𝐼2 = 𝐼 + 𝐼 + 2 √𝐼 × 𝐼 cos ( × ) ⇒ 𝐼2 = 2𝐼
4 𝜆
So,
𝐼1 + 𝐼2 1
= 𝑜𝑟 0.5
𝐼0 2

18. A bullet of mass 10 𝑔𝑟𝑎𝑚𝑠 is fired from a gun (mass of 10 𝑘𝑔 without bullet) with a speed of 100 𝑚/𝑠. The recoil
𝑥
speed of gun is 𝑚/𝑠. Find 𝑥.
10

Answer (1)

Solution:

Applying Conservation of linear momentum

10 × 10−3 × 𝑣 = 10 × 100
1
𝑣= 𝑚/𝑠
10

19. The relation between velocity (𝑣) and position (𝑥) of a particle moving along x-axis is given by 4𝑣 2 = 50 − 𝑥 2 .
88 22
The time period of oscillatory motion of the particle is 𝑠𝑒𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑑𝑠. Find 𝑛 . Use 𝜋 =
𝑛 7

Answer (7)

Solution:

4𝑣 2 = 50 − 𝑥 2
1
𝑣 2 = (50 − 𝑥 2 )
4
1
𝑣 = √[(50 − 𝑥 2 )]
2
comparing with equation of 𝑆𝐻𝑀
𝑣 = 𝜔√𝐴2 − 𝑥 2
 𝐴2 = 50 ⇒ 𝐴 = 5√2
1
𝜔 = = 0.5 𝑟𝑎𝑑/𝑠
2
2𝜋 2𝜋
𝑇= = = 4𝜋 𝑠𝑒𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑑
𝜔 0.5
22 88
𝑇 = 4( ) = 𝑠𝑒𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑑
7 7
𝑆𝑜, 𝑛 = 7

20. The ratio of temperature in 𝐾 of hydrogen and oxygen is 2: 1. The ratio of their average kinetic energy per
molecule is

Answer (2)

Solution:
𝑓
Average kinetic energy = 𝐾 𝑇
2 𝐵
As 𝑓 (𝑏𝑜𝑡ℎ 𝑎𝑟𝑒 𝑑𝑖𝑎𝑡𝑜𝑚𝑖𝑐) and 𝐾𝐵 are same for hydrogen and oxygen.

(Average kinetic energy per molecule)H2 𝑇𝐻2 2

= =
(Average kinetic energy per molecule)O2 𝑇𝑂2 1

21. Prism A has angle of prism equal to 60 and its material has refractive index 1.5. It is used in combination with
prism B of refractive index 1.8 to produce dispersion without deviation. Angle of prism B is equal to
_____degrees.

Answer (3.75)

Solution:

For dispersion without deviation

𝐴(𝜇 − 1) + 𝐴′ (𝜇 ′ − 1) = 0
6°(1.5 − 1) + 𝐴′ (1.8 − 1) = 0
𝐴′ = −3.75°
Negative sign indicate that prison are inverted with respect to each other
|𝐴′ | = 3.75°
 CHEMISTRY

1. The correct order of acidic strength of the following compounds

A. a > b > c > d

B. c > a > b > d
C. d > c > b > a
D. c > b > a > d

Answer (B)

Solution:
Acidic character stability of conjugate base,
Let’s see conjugate base the given molecules.

Stability of conjugate base increases due to the presence of electron withdrawing group (EWG) on the aromatic
ring. Similarly, stability of conjugate base decreases in the presence of electron donating group (EDG).
The presence of -NO2 (EWG) in (c) makes it most acidic.
Comparing (a) (b) and (c), absence of EDG in (a) makes it more acidic than others.
Although (b) and (d) have electron donating group, since +M effect in (d) is more powerful than the
hyperconjugation effect in (b), makes (b) more acidic than (d).
The correct acidic order is: c > a > b > d
2. What is the 𝐶𝑙 − 𝐶𝑜 − 𝐶𝑙 bond angle in [𝐶𝑜(𝑁𝐻3 )3 𝐶𝑙3 ]

A. 20𝑜 𝑎𝑛𝑑 90𝑜

B. 90𝑜 𝑎𝑛𝑑 180𝑜
C. 90𝑜
D. 180𝑜

Answer (B)

Solution: Since [𝐶𝑜(𝑁𝐻3 )3 𝐶𝑙3 ] has 6 ligands, the structure octahedral structure. The molecule is of type [MA3B3],
thus, it has two geometrical isomers namely facial and meridional isomers.

(Facial isomer) (Meridional isomer)

3. The correct order of decreasing stability of the following compounds is

A. a > b > c > d

B. d > b > c > a
C. b > d > a > c
D. b > a > d > c

Answer (C)

Solution:
The correct acidic order is
 In (b) conjugated alkenes as well as +ve charge will be next to nitrogen in one of its resonating structure due to
Which completion of octet of every atom (Duplet of hydrogen) is seen.
(b)

(d)

But in (a) and (c) only resonance is seen and no completion of octet.
In (c) +ve charge is next to 𝑁𝐻2 group which shows -I effect.

4. Which of the following is correct order of 𝑆𝑁 1 reaction

A. a > b > c > d

B. c > b > d > a
C. c > a > b > d
D. d > a > b > c

Answer (B)

Solution:
The reactivity order of the given aryl halides towards 𝑆𝑁 1 reaction will be decided by the stability of their
corresponding carbocations.
 The benzyl carbocation is stabilized by resonance. The presence of −𝑁𝐻2 group at the p – position promotes
the resonance due to +R effect. The -OMe group also promotes but to a lesser extent due to higher
electronegativity of O – atom than N – atom. The −𝑁𝑂2 group opposes the resonance stabilization due to its -R
effect.
Therefore, the correct order is c > b > d > a.

5. Statement 1: Antihistamines prevent the secretion of acid in the stomach

Statement 2: Antiallergic and antacid work on same receptors

A. Statement 1 is correct and Statement 2 is incorrect

B. Statement 1 and Statement 2 both are correct
C. Statement 1 is incorrect and Statement 2 is correct
D. Statement 1 and Statement 2 both are incorrect

Answer (D)

Solution:
Antihistamines do not affect the secretion of acid in stomach. Antiallergic and antacid drugs work on different
receptors.
Therefore, both the statements are incorrect.

6. Statement 1: During Hall-Heroult process, mixing of CaF2 and Na3AlF6 decreases the M.P. of Al2O3
Statement 2: During electrolytic refining, anode is pure and cathode is impure.

A. Statement 1 is correct and Statement 2 is incorrect

B. Statement 1 is correct and Statement 2 is incorrect
C. Statement 1 and Statement 2 both are incorrect
D. Statement 1 is incorrect and Statement 2 is correct

Answer (B)

Solution:
Mixture of 𝐶𝑎𝐹2 and 𝑁𝑎3 𝐴𝑙𝐹6 decreases the melting point of 𝐴𝑙2 𝑂3 . During electrolytic refining of alumina
(𝐴𝑙2 𝑂3 ) impure metal is taken in anode and pure metal in cathode. At the end of the process, impurities get
deposited below anode as anode mud.

7. 1 mole of gas undergoes adiabatic process, given that

𝐶𝑣 = 20 𝐽𝐾𝑚𝑜𝑙 −1 , 𝑊 = 3 𝐾𝐽, 𝑇1 = 27𝑜 𝐶, 𝑇2 =?

Answer (177)

Solution:
𝑊 = 𝑛𝐶𝑣 (𝑇2 − 𝑇1 )
3000 = 1 × 20 × (𝑇2 − 300)
150 = (𝑇2 − 300)
𝑇2 = 450𝐾
𝑇2 = 177𝑜 𝐶

8. Volume strength of 𝐻2 𝑂2 solution is 60. Strength of solution in ____ g/L (round of to the nearest integer)

Answer (182)
Solution:
Volume strength of 𝐻2 𝑂2 = 60 Volume
60
Molarity of 𝐻2 𝑂2 solution = 𝑀
11.2
60×34
Strength of 𝐻2 𝑂2 solution =
11.2
= 182.14 𝑔/𝐿
≈ 182 𝑔/𝐿

9. For 1st order reaction, 540 s takes for 60% completion, and the time taken for 90% completion is 1.35 x 10x s. Find
x. (log4 = 0.6)

Answer (3)

Solution:
100
𝑡90 log 1 1 1
100−90
= 100 = log10 = =
𝑡60 log 1−0.6 0.4
100−60 4
540
𝑡90 = 0.4
= 1350 𝑠𝑒𝑐
1350 = 1.35 × 10𝑥
x=3

10. Find the number of formula units of FeO per unit cell. Given that: density = 4 g/cm3 , 𝑎 = 5𝐴𝑜 , 𝑁𝐴 = 6 x 1023

Answer (4)

Solution:
𝑍𝑀 𝑑𝑒𝑛𝑠𝑖𝑡𝑦×𝑁𝐴 ×𝑎3
Density = ⇒𝑍=
𝑁𝐴 𝑋 𝑎 3 𝑀
3
4×6.0×1023 ×(5×10−8 )
=
(56+16)
4×6×125×10−1
=
72
= 4.16

11. Maximum no. of e- in n = 4 shell is

A. 72
B. 50
C. 16
D. 32

Answer (D)

Solution:
Maximum number of e- in a shell = 2n2
= 2(4)2
= 32

12. BOD value of a water sample is 3 ppm. Select the correct option about the given sample of water.

A. It is highly polluted water

B. It is clear water
 C. Concentration of oxygen in the given sample is very less
D. None of these

Answer (B)

Solution:
The given sample of water is clean water as BOD value of clean water ranges between 3 to 5.

13. Which of the following chloride is more soluble in organic solvent?

A. Be
B. K
C. Ca
D. Mg

Answer (A)

Solution:
Out of the given elements, the chlorides of K and Ca are largely ionic. So, they will be more soluble in water and
less soluble in organic solvents. BeCl2 has higher covalent character than MgCl2. Therefore, BeCl2 is more soluble
in organic solvents than MgCl2.

14. The correct order of bond strength of H2O, H2S, H2Se, H2Te

A. H2O > H2S > H2Se > H2Te

B. H2S > H2O > H2Se > H2Te
C. H2Te > H2Se > H2S > H2O
D. H2Te > H2S > H2O > H2Se

Answer (A)

Solution:
As moving down in the hydrides of 16 th group elements, the bond length between central atom and hydrogen
increases and the bond strength decreases. Therefore, the correct order of bond strength is H2O > H2S > H2Se
> H2Te

15. Lead storage battery have 38% (w/w) H2SO4. Find the temperature at which the liquid of battery will freeze (i =
𝐾.𝑘𝑔
2.67) ; Kf of water = 1.86
𝑚𝑜𝑙

A. -3.1oC
B. -31oC
C. -0.31oC
D. -0.031oC

Answer (B)

Solution:
∆𝑇𝑓 = 𝑖 × 𝐾𝑓 × 𝑚
= 2.67 × 1.86 × 𝑚
38 ×1000
𝑚= = 6.25
98 × 62
∆𝑇𝑓 = 2.67 × 1.86 × 6.25
= 31.06℃
Freezing point = 31.06℃
≈ −31℃
16. KMnO4 oxidises I- in acidic and neutral medium in which form respectively.

A. IO3-/IO-
B. IO3-/IO3-
C. IO3-/I3-
D. I2/IO3-

Answer (D)

Solution:
In acidic medium:
10𝐼 − + 2𝑀𝑛𝑂4− + 16𝐻 + → 2𝑀𝑛2+ + 8𝐻2 𝑂 + 5𝐼2

In neutral medium:
2𝑀𝑛𝑂4− + 𝐻2 𝑂 + 𝐼 − → 2𝑀𝑛𝑂2 + 2𝑂𝐻 − + 𝐼𝑂3−

I– Converts to I2 in acidic medium and converts to IO3- in neutral medium.

17. Which of the following equation is correct?

1) 𝐿𝑖𝑁𝑂3 → 𝐿𝑖 + 𝑁𝑂2 + 𝑂2
2) 𝐿𝑖𝑁𝑂3 → 𝐿𝑖𝑁𝑂2 + 𝑂2
3) 𝐿𝑖𝑁𝑂3 → 𝐿𝑖2 𝑂 + 𝑁𝑂2 + 𝑂2
4) 𝐿𝑖𝑁𝑂3 → 𝐿𝑖2 𝑂 + 𝑁2 𝑂4 + 𝑂2

A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4

Answer (C)

Solution:
𝐿𝑖𝑁𝑂3 is thermally unstable. It decomposes to give lithium oxide, nitrogen dioxide and oxygen.
∆ 1
2𝐿𝑖𝑁𝑂3 → 𝐿𝑖2 𝑂 + 2𝑁𝑂2 + 𝑂2
2
=
18. The option containing the correct match is given as :

List - I List - II
A. Ni(CO)4 i. sp3
B. [Ni(CN)4]2- ii. sp3d2
C. [Cu(H2O)6]2+ iii. d2sp3
D. [Fe(CN)6]4- iv. dsp2

A. (A)-(i) ; (B)-(iv) ; (C)-(ii) ; (D)-(iii)

B. (A)-(iii) ; (B)-(ii) ; (C)-(iv) ; (D)-(i)
C. (A)-(ii) ; (B)-(iii) ; (C)-(iv) ; (D)-(i)
D. (A)-(iv) ; (B)-(ii) ; (C)-(i) ; (D)-(iii)

Answer (A)
Solution:

Coordination Number of Oxidation state of Type of ligand Hybridisation

complex ligands central metal
A. Ni(CO)4 4 0 Strong field sp3
B. [Ni(CN)4]2- 4 +2 Strong field dsp2
C. [Cu(H2O)6]2+ 6 +2 Weak field sp3d2
D. [Fe(CN)6]4- 6 +2 Strong field d2sp3

19. Nessler’s Reagent is

A. K2[HgI4]
B. K3[HgI4]
C. Hg2I2
D. HgI2

Answer (A)

Solution:
Nessler’s Reagent is K2[HgI4].

20. Boric acid is present in solid state while BF3 is gas at room temperature, because of?

A. Hydrogen bonding is present in boric acid

B. Boric acid has more molar mass as compared to BF3
C. BF3 is polymeric in nature
D. Both (B) and (C)

Answer (A)

Solution:
Due to H-bonding boric acid is solid at room temperature.

(Boric acid) (Boran trifluoride)

21. For the given electrochemical cell,

𝑋|𝑋 2+ (0.001𝑚) ∥ 𝑌 2+ (0.01𝑚)|𝑌

at 298𝑘
𝐸X𝑜2+ /𝑋 = −0.76
EYo2+ /𝑌 = +0.34
2.303𝑅𝑇
= 0.06
𝐹
If Ecell = 𝑡, find 5𝑡 (closest Integer)

Answer (6)

Solution:
𝑂 0.06 10−3
𝐸𝑐𝑒𝑙𝑙 = 𝐸𝑐𝑒𝑙𝑙 − × log
2 10−2
= 1.10 − 0.03 × (−1)
= 1.10 + 0.03
𝑡 = 1.13 𝑉
5𝑡 = 5.65
The nearest integer is 6.
 MATHEMATICS

22. Common tangent is drawn to 𝑦 2 = 16𝑥 and 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 8. The square of distance between point of contact of
common tangent on both the curves is:

A. 78
B. 72
C. 42
D. 76

Answer (B)

Solution:

Given equation of parabola is 𝑦 2 = 16𝑥

⇒𝑎=4
𝑎
General equation of tangent to a parabola is 𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 +
𝑚

Given equation of circle is 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 8

⇒ 𝑟 = √8 and Centre of circle (0,0)
4
𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 + is tangent to circle
𝑚
4
∴ Perpendicular distance from (0,0) to 𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 + is equal to radius of circle.
𝑚
4
𝑚
⇒| | = √8
√𝑚2 +1

16
⇒ = 8𝑚2 + 8
𝑚2

⇒ 8𝑚4 + 8𝑚2 − 16 = 0
⇒ 8𝑚4 + 16𝑚2 − 8𝑚2 − 16 = 0
⇒ 8𝑚2 (𝑚2 + 2) − 8(𝑚2 + 2) = 0
⇒ 𝑚 = ±1
𝑎 2𝑎
Point of contact on parabola = ( , )
𝑚2 𝑚

= (4, ±8)
𝑎𝑚 𝑎
Point of contact on circle = (± ,∓ )
√1+𝑚2 √1+𝑚2

= (−2, +2) or (−2, −2) Commented [GU1]: make it this (-2,-2)

Distance between (4,8) and (−2, 2) = √62 + 62 = √72 Commented [N12R1]: Done

Also, Distance between (4, −8) and (−2, −2) = √ 62 + 62 = √72 Commented [GU3]: show distance between (4,-8) and
(-2,-2) also. It will come sqrt(72)
∴ Square of distance between point of contact of common tangent on both the curves = 72
Commented [N14R3]: Done
Commented [GU5]: show distance between (4,-8) and
𝑥 sin(𝑥+1) (-2,-2) also. It will come sqrt(72)
, 𝑥≠0 , 𝑥 ≠ −1
23. Let 𝑓(𝑥) = {|𝑥| , 𝑔(𝑥) = { 𝑥+1 , ℎ(𝑥) = 2[𝑥] + 𝑓(𝑥) ([. ] denotes greatest integer
1, 𝑥=0 1, 𝑥 = −1 Commented [N16R5]: Done
function).Then lim 𝑔(ℎ(𝑥 − 1)) is :
𝑥→1

𝑠𝑖𝑛 1
A.
1
𝑠𝑖𝑛 2
B.
2
 C. −1
D. 2

Answer (B)

Solution:
ℎ(𝑥 − 1) = 2[𝑥 − 1] + 𝑓(𝑥 − 1)
lim ℎ(𝑥 − 1) = 2 ⋅ 0 + 𝑓(0+ ) = 1
𝑥→1+

lim ℎ(𝑥 − 1) = 2 ⋅ (−1) + 𝑓(0− ) = 2 ⋅ (−1) + (−1) = −3 Commented [GU7]: write it 2(-1)+(-1) = -3. Do not write
𝑥→1−
-3 directly
sin(1+1) sin 2
R.H.L.: lim+ 𝑔(ℎ(𝑥 − 1)) = 𝑔(1) = =
𝑥→1 1+1 2 Commented [N18R7]: Done
sin(−3+1) sin 2
L.H.L.: lim− 𝑔(ℎ(𝑥 − 1)) = 𝑔(−3) = =
𝑥→1 (−3+1) 2

⇒ L.H.L.= R.H.L.
𝑠𝑖𝑛 2
∴ lim 𝑔(ℎ(𝑥 − 1)) = Commented [GU9]: wrong steps. pls discuss
𝑥→1 2
Commented [N110R9]: Done

24. If|𝑎| = 1, |𝑏⃗| = 2, 𝑎 ⋅ 𝑏⃗ = 4, 𝑐 = 2(𝑎 × 𝑏⃗) − 3𝑏⃗. Then 𝑏⃗ ⋅ 𝑐 equals:

A. −48
B. −12
C. 12
D. 48

Answer (B)

Solution:

𝑐 = 2(𝑎 × 𝑏⃗) − 3𝑏⃗

2
𝑏⃗ ⋅ 𝑐 = 2𝑏⃗ ⋅ (𝑎 × 𝑏⃗) − 3|𝑏⃗|
2
𝑏⃗ ⋅ 𝑐 = −3|𝑏⃗| ⋯ (since (𝑎 × 𝑏⃗) ⋅ 𝑏⃗ = 0)

𝑏⃗ ⋅ 𝑐 = −12

3 1 2 2 2 1 2
25. lim [4 + (2 + ) + (2 + ) + ⋯ + (3 − ) ] is:
𝑛→∞𝑛 𝑛 𝑛 𝑛

A. 19
B. 21
C. −19
D. 0

Answer (A)

Solution:

3 1 2 2 2 1 2
lim [4 + (2 + ) + (2 + ) + ⋯ + (3 − ) ] ⋯ (given)
𝑛→∞ 𝑛 𝑛 𝑛 𝑛
we can rewrite the above equation as
 2
3 0 2 1 2 2 2 𝑛−1
lim [(2 + ) + (2 + ) + (2 + ) + ⋯ + (2 + ( )) ]
𝑛→∞ 𝑛 𝑛 𝑛 𝑛 𝑛
𝑛−1
3 𝑟 2
⇒ lim ∑ (2 + )
𝑛→∞ 𝑛 𝑛
𝑟=0
𝑟
→𝑥
𝑛
1
→ 𝑑𝑥
𝑛
0 𝑟 𝑛−1
< <
𝑛 𝑛 𝑛
𝑟 1
⇒0< <1−
𝑛 𝑛
𝑟 1
⇒ lim 0 < lim < lim 1 − Commented [GU11]: here, write limit n tends to infinity
𝑛→∞ 𝑛→∞ 𝑛 𝑛→∞ 𝑛
(r/n)
𝑟
⇒ 0 < lim < 1
𝑛→∞ 𝑛
Commented [N112R11]: Done
𝑛−1 1
3 𝑟 2
⇒ lim ∑ (2 + ) = 3 ∫(2 + 𝑥)2 𝑑𝑥
𝑛→∞ 𝑛 𝑛
𝑟=0 0
1
(2+𝑥)3
=3⋅[ ]
3 0

= 27 − 8
3 𝑟 2
⇒ lim ∑𝑛−1 (2 + 𝑛) = 19
𝑛 𝑟=0
𝑛→∞

26. Let 𝑓(𝑥) = √3 − 𝑥 + √𝑥 + 2. The range of 𝑓(𝑥) is:

A. (2√2, √10)
B. (√5, √10)
C. (√2, √7)
D. (√7, √10)

Answer (B)

Solution:
𝑦 = √3 − 𝑥 + √𝑥 + 2
1 1
𝑦′ = (−1) + =0
2√3 − 𝑥 2√ 𝑥 + 2
⇒ √3 − 𝑥 = √ 𝑥 + 2
1
⇒𝑥=
2
1 5 5
𝑦( ) = √ +√
2 2 2
𝑦max = √10
𝑦min at 𝑥 = −2 or 𝑥 = 3 = √5
∴ 𝑦 ∈ [√5, √10]

1 1 1
27. The value of tan−1 ( ) + tan−1 (1+𝑎 ) + ⋯ + tan−1 (1+𝑎 ). If 𝑎1 = 1 and 𝑎𝑖 are consecutive natural
1+𝑎1 𝑎2 2 𝑎3 2021 𝑎2022
numbers
 𝜋
A. − cot −1 2021
4
𝜋
B. − cot −1 2022
4
𝜋
C. − tan−1 2021
4
𝜋
D. − tan−1 2022
4

Answer (B)

Solution:

𝑎2 −𝑎1 𝑎3 −𝑎2 𝑎2022 −𝑎2021

tan−1 ( ) + tan−1 (1+𝑎 ) + ⋯ + tan−1 (1+𝑎 ).
1+𝑎1 𝑎2 2 𝑎3 2021 𝑎2022

= (tan−1 𝑎2 − tan−1 𝑎1 ) + (tan−1 𝑎3 − tan−1 𝑎2 ) + ⋯ + (tan−1 𝑎2022 −tan−1 𝑎2021 ) Commented [GU13]: it will be (tan^(-1)a2 - tan^(-1)a1)
+ (tan^(-1)a3 - tan^(-1)a2) + (tan^(-1)a4 - tan^(-
= tan−1 (𝑎2022 ) − tan−1 (𝑎1 ))
1)a3+................ (tan^(-1)a2022 - tan^(-1)a2021)
As 𝑎1 = 1 , 𝑎2 = 2 ⋯ , 𝑎2022 = 2022
Commented [N114R13]: Done
= tan−1 (2022) − tan−1 (1))
𝜋
= tan−1 (2022) −
4
𝜋 −1
𝜋
= − cot (2022) −
2 4
𝜋
= − cot −1 (2022)
4

13 9
28. Let 𝑃 = (8√3 + 13) , 𝑄 = (6√2 + 9) then : (where [. ] represents G.I.F.)

A. [𝑃] = odd, [𝑄] = even

B. [𝑃] = even, [𝑄] = odd
C. [𝑃] = odd, [𝑄] = odd
D. [𝑃] + [𝑄] = even

Answer (B)

Solution:

13 13
Let 𝑃 = 𝐼 + 𝑓1 = (8√3 + 13) such that (0 < 𝑓1 < 1) and 𝐿𝑒𝑡 𝑓1′ = (8√3 − 13) such that (0 < 𝑓1 ′ < 1). Commented [GU15]: here write, P = I + f1 =
13 13 (8sqrt3+13)^13 and f1' = (8sqrt3-13)^13 such that f1 anf
𝐼 + 𝑓1 − 𝑓1′ = (8√3 + 13) − (8√3 − 13) f1' is between 0 and 1
12 10
= 2 ( 13𝐶1 (8√3) (13)1 + 13𝐶3 (8√3) (13)3 + 13𝐶5 (8√3) (13)5 + ⋯ + 13𝐶13 (8√3) (13)13 )
8 0
Commented [N116R15]: Done

𝐼 + 𝑓1 − 𝑓1′ = 2𝑝 Commented [GU17]: it should be I + f1 - f1'

Since −1 < 𝑓1 − 𝑓1′ < 1 ⇒ 𝑓1 − 𝑓1′ = 0 Commented [GU18R17]: Correct R.H.S also
accordingly
⇒ 𝐼1 = 2𝑝
Commented [N119R17]: Done
So, 𝐼1 is even.
Let 𝑄 = 𝐼2 + 𝑓2 such that (0 < 𝑓2 < 1)
9
Also, let 𝑓2′ = (9 − 6√2)
9 9
𝐼2 + 𝑓2 + 𝑓2′ = (9 + 6√2) + (9 − 6√2)
0 2 4 8
= 2 ( 9𝐶0 (9)9 (6√2) + 9𝐶2 (9)7 (6√2) + 9𝐶4 (9)5 (6√2) + ⋯ + 9𝐶8 (9)1 (6√2) )
𝐼2 + 𝑓2 + 𝑓2′ = 2𝑝 where 𝑝 ∈ 𝑍
0 < 𝑓2 + 𝑓2′ < 2
 𝑓2 + 𝑓2′ = 1
𝐼2 + 1 = 2𝑝 Commented [GU20]: small small mistakes in whole
⇒ 𝐼2 = 2𝑝 − 1 solution. Pplease discuss to do correction
⇒ [𝑄]= odd number

29. Let 𝑝: I am well.,

𝑞: I will not take rest.
𝑟: I will not sleep properly,
then “If I am not well then I will not take rest and I will not sleep properly” is logically equivalent to:

A. (~𝑝 → 𝑞) ∨ 𝑟
B. ~𝑝 → (𝑞 ∧ 𝑟)
C. (~𝑝 ∧ 𝑞) → 𝑟
D. (~𝑝 ∨ 𝑞) → 𝑟

Answer (B)

Solution:

~𝑝: I am not well

𝑞: I will not take rest.
𝑟: I will not sleep properly
I will not take rest and I will not sleep properly ≡ 𝑞 ∧ 𝑟
If I am not well then I will not take rest and I will not sleep properly ≡ ~𝑝 → (𝑞 ∧ 𝑟)

5𝑃
30. 𝑞 is maximum value of 𝑃 lying in interval [0, 10], roots of 𝑥 2 − 𝑃𝑥 + = 0 are having rational roots. Find area of
4
region 𝑆: {0 ≤ 𝑦 ≤ (𝑥 − 𝑞)2 }
A. 243
B. 723
C. 81
D. 3

Answer (A)

Solution:
𝑦
𝐷 = 𝑃2 − 5𝑃 must be perfect square i.e possible when 𝑃 = 9
Region for 0 ≤ 𝑦 ≤ (𝑥 − 9)2 is in 1st quadrant
9
𝐴 = ∫0 (𝑥 − 9)2 𝑑𝑥
9
(𝑥−9)3
𝐴=[ ]
3 0

𝐴=0+
93
= 243 sq. unit 9 𝑥
3

𝑑𝑦 3𝑥 2 +𝑦 2
31. If =− , 𝑦(1) = 0 then 𝑓(𝑥) is:
𝑑𝑥 3𝑦 2 +𝑥 2
 2𝑥𝑦
A. log(𝑥 + 𝑦) + =0
(𝑥+𝑦)2
2𝑥𝑦
B. log(𝑥 + 𝑦) − =0
(𝑥+𝑦)2
C. 3 = (3𝑦 2 − 2𝑥𝑦 + 3𝑥 2 )(𝑥 + 𝑦)2

D. 3 = (3𝑦 2 − 2𝑥𝑦 + 3𝑥 2 )(𝑥 + 𝑦)

Answer (A)

Solution:
𝑦 2
𝑑𝑦 3𝑥 2 +𝑦 2 3+( )
𝑥
=− =− 𝑦 2
𝑑𝑥 3𝑦 2 +𝑥 2 3( ) +1
𝑥
𝑦
Let =𝑢
𝑥
𝑑𝑦 𝑑𝑢
=𝑢+𝑥
𝑑𝑥 𝑑𝑥
𝑑𝑢 −(3+𝑢2 )
𝑢+𝑥 =
𝑑𝑥 3𝑢2 +1
𝑑𝑢 −(3+𝑢2 )−𝑢(3𝑢2 +1)
𝑥 =
𝑑𝑥 3𝑢2 +1
𝑑𝑢 −[3𝑢3 +𝑢2 +𝑢+3]
𝑥 =
𝑑𝑥 (3𝑢2 +1)
𝑑𝑢 −(𝑢+1)(3𝑢2 −2𝑢+3)
𝑥 =
𝑑𝑥 (3𝑢2 +1)
2
(3𝑢 +1) 𝑑𝑥
∫ (𝑢+1)(3𝑢2−2𝑢+3) 𝑑𝑢 = − ∫ 𝑥
1 1
2 4
(6𝑢−2) 𝑑𝑥
∫ ( 𝑢+1 + 3𝑢2−2𝑢+3) 𝑑𝑢 = − ∫ 𝑥
1 1 1 1
ln(𝑥 + 𝑦) − ln 𝑥 + ln(3𝑦 2 − 2𝑥𝑦 + 3𝑥 2 ) − × 2 ln 𝑥 = − ln 𝑥 + 𝐶
2 2 4 4
ln(𝑥 + 𝑦)2 + ln(3𝑦 2 − 2𝑥𝑦 + 3𝑥 2 ) = 𝐶
(𝑥 + 𝑦)2 (3𝑥 2 − 2𝑥𝑦 + 3𝑦 2 ) = 𝐶
𝑦(1) = 0 ⇒ 𝐶 = 3 Commented [T21]: This is zero
(𝑥 + 𝑦)2 (3𝑥 2 − 2𝑥𝑦 + 3𝑦 2 ) = 3
Commented [N122R21]: Done

32. Two A.P’s are given as under 3, 7, 11, ⋯ and 1, 6, 11, 16, ⋯Then 8𝑡ℎ common term that is appearing in both
the series is __________.

Answer (151)

Solution:
First common term is 11 and common terms will appear in an A.P having common difference as LCM of
(4, 5) = 20
𝑇8 = 11 + (8 − 1)20
𝑇8 = 151

33. Using the digits 1, 2, 2, 2, 3, 3, 5 number of 7-digit odd numbers that can be formed is _________.

Answer (240)

Solution:
We need 7-digit odd numbers,
Hence the unit digit will any one of {1, 3 5}
______1
6!
Total numbers with unit digit 1 = = 60
2!3!
______3
6!
Total numbers with unit digit 3 = = 120
3!
______5
 6!
Total numbers with unit digit 5 = = 60
3!2!
Total 7- digit odd numbers = 60 + 120 + 60 = 240

34. 50𝑡ℎ Root of 𝑥 is 12.

50𝑡ℎ Root of 𝑦 is 18.
Reminder when 𝑥 + 𝑦 is divided by 25 is _________.

Answer (23)

Solution:
𝑥 + 𝑦 = 1250 + 1850 = 14425 + 32425 Commented [T23]: Here, mention x+y = 12^50 + 18^50
= (25𝑘1 − 6)25 + (25𝑘2 − 1)25
Commented [N124R23]: Done
= 25𝜆 − 625 − 1
625 + 1 = (65 )5 + 1
= (7776)5 + 1
= (25𝜆1 + 1)5 + 1
= 25𝑝 + 2 Commented [T25]: It will be 2
⇒ 1250 + 1850 = 25𝜆 − (25𝑝 + 2) = 25𝜆 − 25𝑝 − 2 = 25𝜆 − 25𝑝 − 25 + 23 = 25𝑛 + 23 𝑤ℎ𝑒𝑟𝑒 𝑛 = 𝜆 − 𝑝 − 1
⇒ Reminder= 23 Commented [N126R25]: Done
Commented [T27]: After this step. Add one step.
Please discuss that
35. Let 𝑎 = {1,3,5, … ,99} & 𝑏 = {2,4,6, … ,100} The number of ordered pairs (𝑎, 𝑏) such that 𝑎 + 𝑏 when divided by 23
leaves remainder by 23 leaves remainder 2 is ______.

Answer (109)

Solution:
𝑎 + 𝑏 = 23𝜆 + 2 where 𝜆 = 0,1,2, …
but 𝜆 can’t be even. So, if
if 𝜆 = 1 (𝑎, 𝑏) → 12 pairs
if 𝜆 = 3 (𝑎, 𝑏) → 35 pairs
if 𝜆 = 5 (𝑎, 𝑏) → 42 pairs
if 𝜆 = 7 (𝑎, 𝑏) → 19 pairs
if 𝜆 = 9 (𝑎, 𝑏) → 0 pairs
Total = 12 + 35 + 42 + 19 = 108 ordered pairs

36. If area of the region bounded by the curves 𝑦 = 𝑥 2 , 𝑦 = (1 − 𝑥)2 and 𝑦 = 2𝑥(1 − 𝑥) is 𝐴, then the value of 540𝐴
is __________. Commented [T28]: In figure, we need to share more
area. Pls discuss what to shade

Answer (135) Commented [N129R28]: Done

𝑦 = (1 − 𝑥 )2 𝑦 = 𝑥2
Solution:
1
1 2 1 2
𝐴= ∫0 2𝑥(1 − 𝑥)𝑑𝑥 − ∫0 𝑥 𝑑𝑥 − ∫1 (1 − 𝑥) 𝑑𝑥
2
2
1
2𝑥 2
1
𝑥3 2 (1−𝑥)3
1 Commented [T30]: Limits are wrong
= [𝑥 2 − ] −[3] +[ ]1 𝑦 = 2𝑥(1 − 𝑥)
3 3
0 0 2 Commented [N131R30]: Done
1
=
4
1
⇒ 540𝐴 = 540 × = 135 𝑂
4
0.5 1
37. 𝐴 = {2,4,6,8,10} Then the total no of functions defined on 𝐴 such that F(m ⋅ 𝑛) = 𝐹(𝑚) ⋅ 𝐹(𝑛), 𝑚, 𝑛 ∈ 𝐴 are
_________.

Answer (25)
Solution:

𝑓(m ⋅ 𝑛) = 𝑓(𝑚) ⋅ 𝑓(𝑛), 𝑚, 𝑛 ∈ 𝐴 2 2

𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑥 𝑘 , 𝑘 ∈ 𝑅
𝑓(2) = 2𝑘 can be connected to 5 objects
𝑓(4) = 4𝑘 can be connected to 5 objects 4 4
𝑓(6) = 6𝑘 can be connected to 5 objects
𝑓(8) = 8𝑘 can be connected to 5 objects
𝑓(10) = 10𝑘 can be connected to 5 objects
6 6
Total functions= 5 × 5 = 25
8 8

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