CGPET 2014

Solved Paper

Question 1
The work done in increasing the size of a rectangular soap film with
dimensions 8 cm × 3.75 cm to 10 cm × 6 cm is 2 × 10−4J . The surface
tension of the film in Nm −1 is

Options:

A. 3.3 × 10−2

B. 1.65 × 10−2

C. 8.25 × 10−2

D. 6.6 × 10−2

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
Work done
Surface tension, S =
Increase in area
2 × 10−4
=
2( 10 × 6 − 8 × 3.75) × 10−4
= 0.033
= 3.3 × 10−2Nm −1

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Question 2
R
A body of mass m rises to a height h = from the earth's surface,
5
where R is the earth's radius. If g is acceleration due to gravity at the
earth's surface, the increase in potential energy will be

Options:

A. mgh
4
B. mgh
5
5
C. mgh
6
6
D. mgh
7
Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
Increase in potential energy
= Final potential energy − Initial potential energy
GMm GMm
=− − (− )
R R
(R + )
5
5 GMm GMm
=− +
6 R R
1 GMm 1 GMmR
= =
6 R 6 R2
1 ⎡ GM ⎤
= mgR ⎢ ∵ g =
6 ⎣ R 2 ⎦⎥
5 R
= mgh [ ∵ h = ]
6 5

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Question 3
Two springs of spring constant 2000Nm −1 and 1000Nm −1 are stretched
with same force. They will have potential energy in the ratio of

Options:

A. 4: 1

B. 2: 1

C. 1: 2

D. 1: 4

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
1 F2
Potential energy, U =
2 K
1
⇒ U∝ [ ∵ F is same ]
K
U1 K2
∴ =
U2 K1
1000
=
2000
1
=
2
= 1: 2

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Question 4
The energy required to break the covalent bond in a semiconductor is

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Options:

A. always 1 eV

B. equal to the forbidden energy gap of semiconductor

C. equal to fermi energy

D. much less than fermi energy

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
To break the covalent bond in a semiconductor, energy equal to forbidden energy gap is required.

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Question 5
Consider the following statements.
I. Random and excess exposure to X-rays may induce diseases.
II. X-rays has a damaging effect on the living cells of a body which may
lead to cell death.

Options:

A. Both I and II are true

B. I is true but II is not true

C. II is true but I is not true

D. Both I and II are not true

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
Random and excess exposure to X-rays may induce diseases and has a damaging effect on the living cells of a body.

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Question 6
In the potentiometer experiment, if deflection in galvanometer is
measured zero, then the current will become zero in

Options:

A. potentiometer wire
B. galvanometer circuit

C. main circuit

D. cell

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
In a potentiometer experiment, if deflection in galvanometer is measured zero, then current in galvanometer circuit will
also become zero.

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Question 7
When a glass prism of refracting angle 60 ∘ is immersed in a liquid its
angle of minimum deviation is 30 ∘ . The critical angle of glass with
respect to the liquid medium is

Options:

A. 45 ∘

B. 42 ∘

C. 50 ∘

D. 52 ∘

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
Given, A = 60 ∘ and δm = 30 ∘
⎛A + δm ⎞ 60 ∘ + 30 ∘
sin sin ( )
⎜ 2 ⎠
⎝ ⎟ 2
So, µ = =
A 60 ∘
sin sin
2 2
sin 45 ∘ 1 2 × √2 2√2
= = × 2 = = = √2
sin 30 ∘ √2 √2 × √ 2 2
1
We have, µ =
sin C
1 1
or √2 = or C = sin −1( ) = 45 ∘
sin C √2

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Question 8
If one penetrates a uniformly charged conducting spherical shell, the
electric field E is

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Options:

A. increases

B. decreases

C. remains same as it is on surface

D. zero at all points

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
The electric field ( E ) inside a uniformly charged conducting spherical shell is zero at all points.

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Question 9
Faraday constant

Options:

A. depends on the amount of the electrolyte

B. depends on the current in the electrolyte

C. is a universal constant

D. depends on the amount of charge passed through the electrolyte

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
Faraday constant is a universal constant.

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Question 10
Interference effect is observed in

Options:

A. only transverse wave

B. only longitudinal wave

C. Both (a) and (b)

D. None of the above

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
Interference effect can be observed in both transverse wave and longitudinal wave.

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Question 11
A comb is run through wet hair on a rainy day, then

Options:

A. it will attract large number of small bits of paper

B. it will not go through the hair

C. it will not attract small bits of paper

D. None of the above

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
If a comb is run through wet hair on rainy day, then it will not attract small bits of paper.

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Question 12
The displacement-time graph of a particle moving along a straight line
is shown in the figure.
The acceleration-time graph of this particle is.
Options:

A.

B.

C.

D.
Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
Given, x = 9t 2
dx d 9d 2
∴ v= = ( 9t 2) = ( t ) = 18t
dt dt dt
2
d x dv d
also, a = = = ( 18t ) = 18
dt 2 dt dt
So, the graph between acceleration and time is a line parallel to time axis as acceleration is constant.

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Question 13
Calculate the heat required to increase the temperature of 1 mole of
one atomic gas from 0 ∘ C to 150 ∘ C , when no work is done.
[ Cp = 2.5R . and R = 8.3Jmol −1K −1 ]

Options:

A. 867.5J

B. 186.5J

C. 1867.5J

D. 86.7J

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
From first law of thermodynamics,
dQ = dU + dW
For a isochoric process, dW = 0
 ∴ dQ = dU
∴ Amount of heat required, dQ = nCV ( T2 − T1)
C
= n V Cp ( T2 − T1)
Cp
= 1 × γ × 2.5 × 8.3 × ( 423 − 273)
3
= × 2.5 × 8.3 × 150
5
= 1867.5J

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Question 14
The maximum kinetic energy of photoelectrons coming out of a metal
surface is 10 eV . The minimum voltage required to stop, the emission of
electrons from this metal surface is

Options:

A. 10V

B. 5V

C. −5V

D. −10V

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
The minimum negative potential V0 is called stopping potential.
Here, Kmax = 10 eV
So, the stopping potential, eV0 = Kmax
⇒ eV0 = 10 eV
or V0 = −10V

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Question 15
Tangent galvanometer is not useful to measure current, because

Options:

A. this is not directly readable

B. same current will give different readings at different places

C. near by magnetic material will effect the readings

D. All of the above

Answer: D

Solution:
Solution:
Tangent galvanometer is not useful to measure current as it is not directly readable, at different places different readings
are obtained and if there is any magnetic material near it, it will effects its readings.

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Question 16
Thermal radiation exist in which part of electromagnetic spectrum?

Options:

A. Ultraviolet

B. Infrared

C. Visible

D. Violet

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
Thermal radiations exists in infrared part of the electromagnetic spectrum.

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Question 17
Two similar cells are connected first in series and then in parallel, the
ratio of balancing length on the potentiometer wire will be

Options:

A. 1: 2

B. 2: 1

C. 1: 4

D. 4: 1

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
When two similar cells are connected in series.
The effective emf, E1 = E + E = 2E
When two similar cells are connected in parallel.
Then, the effective emf E2 = E
According to potentiometer wire,
 E1 l1 2E l1
= ⇒ =
E2 l2 E l2
Hence, I1 : I2 = 2: 1

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Question 18
a a − t2
The dimensions of in the equation p = , where p is pressure, x
b bx
is distance and t is time, is

Options:

A. [ M 2 corner T −3] .

B. [ MT −2]

C. [ ML 3T −1]

D. [ M 2L −3T 2]

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
a − t2
Given, p =
bx
a t2
⇒ p= −
bx bx
By the principle of homogeneity
a a
p= ⇒ = px
bx b
a
[ ] = [p][x]
b
= [ ML −1T −2] [ L ] = [ MT −2]

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Question 19
L
A rod of length L is composed of a uniform length of wood whose
2
L
mass in mw and a uniform length of brass whose mass is mb . The
2
moment of inertia I of the rod about an axis perpendicular to the rod
and through its centre is equal to

Options:

L2
A. ( mw + mb )
6

L2
B. ( mw + mb )
2
 L2
C. ( mw + mb )
12
L2
D. ( mw + mb )
3
Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
1
For a thin uniform rod, moment of inertia about an axis through its centre perpendicular to length of rod, I = ML 2
12
Here, M = ( mw + mb )
1
∴ I= ( mw + mb ) L 2
12

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Question 20
A particle, doing simple harmonic motion, at a distance 3 cm from mean
position has acceleration 12 cm ∕ s 2 . What is its time period?

Options:

A. 0.5 s

B. 1 s

C. 2 s

D. 3.14 s

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
The time period of a particle executing SHM is given as
x √ Displacement
T = 2π √ a = 2π
Acceleration
√ 3 × 10−2 1
= 2π = 2π ×
12 × 10−2 2
= π = 3.14 s

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Question 21
If the earth did not rotate on its axis, the magnitude of the gravitational
acceleration at the equator would be about

Options:

A. 0.003 % larger
B. 0.3 % larger

C. 0.3 % smaller

D. 0.003 % smaller

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
The value of gravitational acceleration at equator due to rotation of the earth is
g eq = g − Rω 2
If the earth stops rotating, then geq = g
So, change in g , ∆ g = Rω 2 = 3.41 × 10−2ms −2
∆g
Hence % increase in g = g × 100
3.41 × 10−2
= × 100
9.8
= 0.3 %

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Question 22
A charge particle enters a magnetic field B with its initial velocity v
making an angle of 45 ∘ with B . The path of the charge particle will be

Options:

A. a straight line

B. a circle

C. an ellipse

D. a helix

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
If the moving charged particle enters in a magnetic field making some angle with its initial direction of motion, then it will
describes a helical path.

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Question 23
A step up transformer has turn ratio 10: 1. A cell of emf 2V is fed to the
primary, then the secondary voltage developed is

Options:
A. 20V

B. 10V

C. 2V

D. zero

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
A transformer is essentially an AC device, it does not work on DC. So, voltage developed across secondary is zero.

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Question 24
When yellow light is refracted by a prism in minimum deviation state,
then

Options:

A. angle of incidence is equal to angle of refraction

B. angle of incidence is greater than the angle of refraction

C. angle of incidence is less than angle of refraction

D. sum of angle of incidence and angle of refraction is 90 ∘

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
In the state of minimum deviation the refracted ray becomes parallel to the base of the prism. So, angle of incidence is
less than angle of refraction.

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Question 25
If in a Young double slit experiment maximum intensity is Imax , then
intensity at λ ∕ 2 path difference, is

Options:

A. Imax

B. Imax ∕ 2
C. Imax ∕ 4

D. zero

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
λ
Here path difference =
2
2π
∴ Phase difference = × path difference
λ
2π λ
i.e., φ = × =π
λ 2
So, maximum intensity,
Imax = I1 + I2 + 2√I1I2 cos π
Imax = I + I + 2√II ( −1) [ ∵ I1 = I2]
Imax = 0

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Question 26
A man at a distance 11 km from two pillars wants to see two pillars
separately. What will be the approximate distance between the pillars?

Options:

A. 3m

B. 1m

C. 0.25m

D. 0.5m

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
1 ∘ 1 π
Resolving power of eye = ( ) = ×
60 60 180
Let the minimum distance between the poles be d
d 1 π
then, = ×
11000 60 180
or
1 π
d = 11000 × ×
60 180
= 3m

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Question 27
Dimensions of Stefan's constant is

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Options:

A. [ MLT −3θ −4]

B. [ MT −3θ −4]

C. [ M 2T −3θ −4]

D. [ M 2T −2θ −4]

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
E
Stefan's constant, σ = (where, E is energy/s area)
T4
[ ML 2T −2]
=
[ T ] [ L 2] [ θ 4]
= [ MT −3θ −4]

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Question 28
When a current changes from 2A to 4A in 0.05 s in a coil, induced emf
is 8V . The self-inductance of coil is

Options:

A. 0.1H

B. 0.2H

C. 0.4H

D. 0.8H

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
Here, e = 8V
dl = ( 4 − 2) A = 2A
dt = 0.05 s
As,
e ( dt )
∴ L =
dl
8 × ( 0.05)
=
5
= 0.2H

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Question 29
A force F = Ay 2 + By + C acts on a body in the y -direction. Find the work
done by this force during a displacement y = − a to y = + a .

Options:

2Aa 3
A.
3
2Aa 3
B. + 2Ca
3
2Aa 3 Ba 3
C. + + Ca
3 2
D. None of these

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
Here, the force is acting along y -direction.
∴ The work done in displacing a body from
y = − a to y = + a
+a +a
W = F ⋅ dy = Fdy
−a −a
+a
= ( Ay 2 + By + C ) dy
−a
+a +a +a
= ( Ay 2) dy + ( By ) dy + Cdy
−a −a −a
2Aa 3
= + 2Ca
3

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Question 30
Time period of oscillation of mass m suspended from a spring is T .
What is the time period when the spring is cut in half and the same
mass is suspended from one of the halves?

Options:

A. T ∕ 2

B. T ∕ √2

C. √2T

D. 2T

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
Time period of oscillation of mass m suspended from a spring
 m
T = 2π √
k
If the spring is cut into two halves, then the new time period.
m π √m T
T ′ = 2π √ =2 =
2k √2 k √2

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Question 31
An electric current of 2A passes through a wire of resistance 25Ω . How
much heat will be generated in 1 min?

Options:

A. 6 × 103J

B. 3.6 × 103J

C. 0.6 × 103J

D. 0.36 × 103J

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
Given, I = 2.0A
R = 25Ω
t = 1 min = 60 s
∴ Heat produced, H = I 2Rt
= ( 2) 2 × 25 × 60
= 4 × 25 × 60J
= 6 × 103J

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Question 32
- Specific resistance of a conductor increases with

Options:

A. increase in temperature

B. increase in cross-section area

C. increase in cross-section area and decrease in length

D. decrease in cross-section area

Answer: A

Solution:
Solution:
Specific resistance depends on the temperature. For metals ρt = ρ0( 1 + α ∆ t ) i.e., specific resistance of a conductor
increases with rise in temperature.

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Question 33
For hydrogen like ions with z protons, the radius of n th orbit is given by
rn (where, a0 is Bohr radius)

Options:

A. n 2a0z 2

n 2a0
B.
z
n 2a0
C.
z2
n 3a02
D.
z4
Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
The radius of n th orbit of hydrogen like an ion,
n 2h 2
rn =
4π 2kmze 2
h2
where, = a0
4π kme 2
2
(Bohr's radius)
then,
a0n 2
rn =
z

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Question 34
A mass m hanging from a spring is doing simple harmonic motion with
frequency f . If the mass is increased by 4 times, then frequency will be

Options:

A. 2f

B. f ∕ 2

C. 4f

D. f ∕ 4
Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
Frequency for a mass m executing SHM
1 √ k
f=
2π m
When the mass is increased by 4 times, then the new frequency
1 √ k 1 1 √ k f
f′ = = ⋅ =
2π 4m 2 2π m 2

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Question 35
The SI unit of ε0 in the formula of capacitance is given by

Options:

A. microfarad/meter

B. farad/meter

C. meter 2∕ farad

D. farad/centimeter

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
The capacitance of a capacitor,
ε0A
C =
d
Cd farad × meter
⇒ ε0 = =
A ( meter ) 2
= farad ∕ meter

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Question 36
Distance between objective and eye-piece of a microscope is 20.6 cm .
Consider both/lens are thin and focal length of each lens is 6 mm . If last
imane is formed at infinity, then linear magnification of the objective is

Options:

A. −1347

B. −6.19

C. −32.3 times
D. -3.23 times

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
As, the final image in formed at infinity by the eye lens, so the object distance for eye lens is focal length of eye lens.
So, ue = 6 mm = 0.6 cm
The distance between the objective and eye lens is 20.6 cm .
∴ L = v0 + ue ⇒ v0 = L − ue
= 20.6 − 0.6
= 20 cm
Let u be the object distance form objective, then from lens formula for objective.
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
= v − u ⇒ u =− + v = −
f0 0 0 0 f0 0 20 0.6
19.4
=−
12
12
or u0 = − = −0.62 cm .
19.4
So, the magnification of objective,
v0 20
m = =
u0 −0.62
= −32.3

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Question 37
Internal energy of a gas remains unchanged in
I. an isothermal process
II. an adiabatic process
III. a reversible process
IV. a cyclic process
Which of these are true?

Options:

A. I and IV

B. I, III and IV

C. III and IV

D. II and III

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
For isothermal process, dU = 0,
i.e., internal energy remains unchanged.
For a cyclic process, dU = 0,
i.e., internal energy remains unchanged.

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Question 38
 ∧ ∧
A projectile is thrown with an initial velocity of u = ( a i + b j ) m ∕ s . If
the range of the projectile is double the maximum height reached by it,
then

Options:

A. a = 2b

B. b = 2a

C. a = b

D. None of these

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
∧ ∧
Given, u = ( a i + b j ) m ∕ s
So, u cos θ = a
and usin θ = b

According to the question,

R = 2H
u 2sin 2θ 2 × u 2sin 2θ
⇒ g =
2g
u 2 ⋅ 2sin θ ⋅ cos θ 2u 2sin 2θ
⇒ g =
2g
b
⇒ 2= a
⇒ b = 2a

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Question 39
An electric charge in uniform motion produces

Options:

A. only electric field

B. only magnetic field

C. Both electric and magnetic field

D. Neither electric nor magnetic field

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
An electric charge in uniform motion produces both electric field and magnetic field.

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Question 40
Time constant of a series R - C circuit is

Options:

A. + RC

B. − RC

C. R ∕ C

D. C ∕ R

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
During charging and discharging of a capacitor through resistor the time constant, τ = RC .

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Question 41
A magnet makes 25 oscillations in 5 min at one place, where as it takes
9 s to complete one oscillation at another place. The ratio of horizontal
H1
components of the earths magnetic field at these places =
H2
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Options:

2
A.
7
81
B.
274
1
C.
8
9
D.
16
Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
Time period,
I
T = 2π √
MH
H1 T22
∴ =
H2 T12
5 × 60
Here, T1 =
25
= 12 s
and T2 = 9 s
H1 ( 9) 2 9
∴ = =
H2 ( 12) 2 16

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Question 42
If λ is the incident wavelength and λ0 is the threshold wavelength for a
metal surface, photoelectric effect takes place only, if

Options:

A. λ ≤ λ0

B. λ ≥ λ0

C. λ ≥ 2λ0

D. None of the above

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
For photoelectric effect to take place, the incident wavelength ( λ ) should be equal to or smaller than the threshold
wavelength ( λ0) i.e.,
λ ≤ λ0
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Question 43
The mass number of an atom is 15 and its atomic number is 7 . Now,
this atom absorbs an α -particle and emits a proton. What will be the
mass number of changed atom?

Options:

A. 16

B. 18

C. 17

D. 15

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
X 15 + He 4 ⟶ Y 19
7 2 9
Y 19 ⟶ Z 18 + H 1
9 8 1
According to the conservation of mass number
19 = 18 + 1
So, the mass number of changed atom = 18

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Question 44
What is the direction of the electric field at the centre O of the square
in the figure shown below? Given that, q = 10 nC and the side of the
square is 5 cm .
 Options:
A. at 45 ∘ to OA upward

B. at 135 ∘ to OA towards BD

C. no direction, because E = 0

D. None of the above

Answer: A

Solution:
Solution:
AD = BC = √( 5) 2 + ( 5) 2
= √25 + 25
= √2 × 5 cm

5√2
⇒ AO = BO = CO = OD = cm
2
The electric field,
1 q
E = ⋅
4πε0 r 2
9 × 109 × 10 × 10−9 × 4
So, EA =
25 × 2
= 7.2NC −1 along OD
9 × 109 × 2 × 10 × 10−9 × 4
EB =
25 × 2
= 14.4NC −1 along OB
9 × 109 × 10 × 10−9 × 4
EC =
25 × 2
= 7.2 along OC
9 × 109 × 2 × 10 × 10−9 × 4
ED =
25 × 2
= 14.4 along OA
Resultant of EA and ED , E1 = ( 14.4 − 7.2)
= 7.2NC −1 along OA .
Resultant of EB and EC , E2 = ( 14.4 − 7.2)
= 7.2NC −1 along OB .
Since, E1 and E2 are perpendicular to each other.
∴ E = √E12 + E22 is along 45 ∘ to OA upward.

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Question 45
Which equation is valid for adiabatic process?
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Options:

A. TV γ − 1 = constant

B. pV γ − 1 = constant

C. T γ V γ − 1 = constant

pγ − 1
D. = constant
Tγ − 1
Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
For an adiabatic process, T V γ − 1 = constant.

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Question 46
For changing the range of a galvanometer with G ohm resistance from
V volt to n volt, what will be the value of resistance connected in series
to it?

Options:

A. ( n − 1) G

B. G ∕ n

C. nG
G
D.
n −1
Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
The value of resistance connected in series to galvanometer = ( n − 1) G

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Question 47
Which of the following relation correct?
( v rms . -root mean square velocity, v -mean velocity and v ∓ -most
probable velocity)
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Options:

A. v rms > v < v ∓

B. vrms < v > v ∓

C. v rms > v > v ∓

D. None of the above

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
The correct relation is vrms > v > vmp
RT RT RT
As v = 1.6√ ,v = 1.73√ and vmp = 1.41√
M rms M M

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Question 48
The effect of reverse bias in a junction diode on its potential barrier is

Options:

A. increases

B. decreases

C. remains same

D. None of the above

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
Due to reverse biasing, in a junction diode the potential barrier increases.

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Question 49
Which of the following is the Biot-Savart's law in vector form?

Options:
 µ0 ldl sin θ ∧
A. d B = n
4π r
µ0 ldl sin θ ∧
B. d B = n
4π r3
µ0 ldl sin θ ∧
C. d B = n
4π r2
D. None of the above

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
Biot-Savart's law in vector form
µ0 ldl sin θ ∧
dB = n
4π r2

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Question 50
During an experiment, an ideal gas is found to obey an additional law
Vp 2 = constant. The gas is initially at temperature T and volume V . The
temperature of the gas will be following, when it expands to a volume
2V ?

Options:

A. √2T

B. √4T

C. √6T

D. √5T

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
Given, Vp 2 = constant
RT 2 T2
or V [ ] = constant or = constant
V V
T ′ 2 V ′
or =
T2 V
T′2 2V
⇒ = ⇒ T ′ = √2T
T2 V

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Question 51
Correct basicity of the following compounds are
I. Aniline
II. Pyridine
III. Pyrrole
IV. Guanidine

Options:

A. I > II > III > IV

B. III > I > II > IV

C. IV > II > I > III

D. II > IV > III > I

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:

From the structures of the four compounds, It is clear that in pyrrole, the electron pair on nitrogen is involved in
delocalisation of the ring. So, it is least basic.
In aniline, the electron pair involved in conjugation with the π − electrons of the ring while in pyridine it is relatively free.
Guanidine is a strong base.

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Question 52
Lithium is the strongest reducing agent because of

Options:

A. its greater hydration energy

B. its high ionization energy

C. its high electron affinity

D. its low electronegativity

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
Lithium is the strongest reducing agent. However IE of lithium is highest among alkali metals. So, its reducing nature
should be minimum.
The greatest reducing nature of Li in aqueous medium is due to the maximum hydration energy of Li + ion.

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Question 53
Which of the following is not basic amino acid?

Options:

A. Leucine

B. Lysine

C. Arginine

D. Histidine

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
Leucine is not a basic amino acid while others three i.e., arginine, lysine and histidine are basic amino acids as they have
more number of amino groups than carboxyl groups.
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Question 54
Finely divided powder of charcoal adsorbs the substance X to a large
extent. This is because

Options:

A. the surface area of charcoal is increased

B. charcoal powder can be spread over X homogeneously

C. X can be spread over charcoal homogeneously

D. charcoal is highly reactive

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
The extent of adsorption increases with the increase of surface area of adsorbent. Finely divided charcoal is a good
adsorbent.

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Question 55
In qualitative analysis, NH4 Cl is added before NH4 OH

Options:

A. to increase [ OH − ] concentration

B. for making HCl

C. to decrease [ OH − ] concentration

D. statement is wrong

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
In qualitative analysis, NH4 Cl is added before NH4 OH to decrease [ OH − ] concentration. NH4 Cl suppresses the
ionisation of NH4 OH due to common ion effect. Otherwise basic radicals of group V and group VI will be precipitated
along with Illrd group basic radicals.

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Question 56
This method is

Options:

A. Wurtz synthesis

B. Kolbe synthesis

C. Corey House synthesis

D. Friedel-Craft synthesis

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
Li C2H5 Cl
C2H5 Cl Li ────── ▶ ( C2H5) 2 CuLi ────── ▶ CH3CH2CH2CH3
Cul n − butane
The reaction is known as Corey House synthesis for alkanes. (symmetrical and unsymmetrical both )

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Question 57
Certain electric current for half an hour can collect 11.2L of hydrogen
at NTP. Same current when passed through an electrolytic solution for
one hour, can deposite how much silver?

Options:

A. 216g

B. 108g

C. 47g

D. 60g

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
11.2LH2 gas at NTP = 0.5 mole of H2 gas = 1gof2g
W1 E1 1 1
w2 = E2 = W2 = 108 or w2 = 108g silver is deposited in half an hour.
Therefore, 108 × 2 = 216g silver will be deposited in one hour.

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Question 58
Which of the following complexes is an outer orbital complex?
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Options:

A. [ Co( NH3) 6] 3 +

B. [ Fe( CN) 6] 4 −

C. [ Ni( NH3) 6] 2 +

D. [ Mn( CN) 6] 4 −

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
A. [ Co ( NH3) 6] +3 inner orbital ( d 2. sp 3) complex
B. [ Fe( CN) 6] 4 − inner orbital ( d 2sp 3) complex
C. [ Ni( NH3) 6] 2 + outer orbital ( sp 3d 2) complex
D. [ Mn( CN) 6] 2 − inner orbital ( d 2sp 3) complex

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Question 59
IUPAC name for the complex compound K3[Fe(CN6)] is

Options:

A. Potassium hexacyanoferrate [II]

B. Potassium cynohexaferrate [II]

C. Potassium hexacyanoferrate [IIII]

D. Potassium ferrocyanide iron [III]

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
K3[ Fe( CN) 6] Potassium hexacyanoferrate (III)

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Question 60
Which is true for a cyclic process?

Options:
A. ∆ E = 0

B. ∆ E = q − W

C. q = W

D. All of these

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
For a cyclic process, ∆ E = 0. In cyclic process, system returns to its original state after a number of reactions.

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Question 61
In the cannizzaro reaction given below
OH −
2C6H5 CHO ───── ▶ C6 H5 CH2 OH + C6H5COO −
The slowest step is

Options:

A. The attack of OH − at the carbonyl group

B. The transfer of hydride ion to the carbonyl group

C. The abstraction of proton from the carboxylic acid

D. The deprotonation of benzyl alcohol

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
H − is obtained by fission of C − H bond of ( B ) . It is transferred to (II). This is the slowest step.

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Question 62
The rate of a reaction doubles when the initial concentration of the
reactant is made four fold. If the initial concentration is made 400 fold,
then the rate will become

Options:

A. 400 times

B. 200 times

C. 40 times
D. 20 times

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
R = k [ A ] x . . . (i)
2R = k [ 4A ] x . . . (ii)
Divide Eq. (ii) by (i)
2 = [ 4] x
R = k[A]1 ∕ 2
1
x =
2
= 0.5
R = k ( 400A ) 1 ∕ 2
Rate = 20k [ A ] 1 ∕ 2
Rate becomes 20 times.

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Question 63
Bisphenol and epichlorohydrin condensed in presence of NaOH forming

Options:

A. Resins

B. Rubber

C. Foam

D. Polyester

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
Epoxy resins are obtained by copolymeristation of epichlorohydrin and bisphenol A . These resins have good adhesive
strength.

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Question 64
Which compound present in diesel?

Options:

A. Cetane

B. TiCl4

C. Cyclo pentandienyl manganese carbonyl

D. Iso octane

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
Diesel is fraction of petroleum having C15 − C18 composition and boiling point in the range of 573 − 673K . Generally
cetane [ CH3 − ( CH2) 14 − CH3] and α -methyl naphthalene

are its main constituents.

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Question 65
The correct order of electron gain enthalpy with negative sign is

Options:

A. S < O < Cl < F

B. O < S < F < Cl

C. Cl < F < S < O

D. F < Cl < O < S

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
Order of electron gain enthalpy is as follows O < S < F < Cl . Because of the compact nature of oxygen and fluorine
atoms, they have less negative electron gain enthalpy than S and Cl respectively .
Due to the small size of oxygen and fluorine atoms, there are strong interelectronic repulsions in the relatively small 2p -
orbitals of oxygen and fluorine and thus incoming electron does not experience much attraction.

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Question 66
Which of the following is an organometallic compound?

Options:

A. Lithium acetate

B. Methyl lithium
C. Lithium dimethyl amide

D. Lithium methoxide

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
Organometalllic compounds must contain, at least one metal-carbon bond. Methyl lithium, CH3 Li is an organometallic
compound.

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Question 67
The total number of optical isomers possible in aldohexose is

Options:

A. 2

B. 16

C. 8

D. 4

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
Aldohexose has 4 chiral carbon atoms.
No. of optical isomers = 2n = 24 = 16

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Question 68
Acetylene and HCHO react in presence of copper acetylide catalyst to
form

Options:

A. But-2-yne-1, 2-diol

B. But-1-yne-1, 4-diol

C. But-2-ene-1, 4-diol

D. 2-butyne-1, 4-diol

Answer: B
Solution:

Solution:
Terminal alkynes (Containing C ≡ CH , i.e., a methine hydrogen atom) can add on to carbonyl group in the presence of
catalyst to form alkynidiol. (ethinylation)

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Question 69
If in the reaction N2O4 ⇌ 2NO2; α is the degree of dissociation of N2O4 ,
then total number of moles at equilibrium is

Options:

A. ( 1 − α )

B. ( 1 + α )

C. ( 1 − α ) 2

D. ( 1 − α ) 2

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
Initial
N2O4 ⇌ 2NO2
Total number of moles at equilibrium
= ( 1 − α ) + 2α
=1+α

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Question 70
To convert 94g of ice at 0 ∘ C into 94g of vapour at 100 ∘ C , the quantity
of coal (90\% carbon) required is : ( ∆ Hc . of carbon = −94k cal mol −1);
latent heat of fusion = +80 cal per gm; latent heat of vaporisation
= +540 cal per gm ; specific heat of water = 1 cal per gm per ∘ C )

Options:

A. 94g

B. 80g

C. 9.4g

D. 9.6g

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
q = ms ∆ t
0 ∘ C lce ( s ) ⟶ 0 ∘ C water (I)
q1 = 94 × 80 = 7520 cal
0 ∘ C water ( I ) ⟶ 100 ∘ C water ( I )
q2 = 94 × 1 × 100 = 9400 cal
100 ∘ C (water) 100 ∘ C water vapours
q3 = 94 × 540 = 50760 cal
Total ( q ) = 67680 cal
= 67.680 kcal
∵ 94 kcal = 12 gcoal
67.68 × 12
∴ 67.68 kcal =
94
= 8.64g cal
90 % of x = 8.64
or x = 9.6g cal

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Question 71
Correct order of paramagnetism is

Options:

A. Mn > Cr > Zn

B. Fe > Zn > Cr

C. Cr > Fe > Zn

D. Zn > Mn > Fe

Answer: C

Solution:
Solution:
Paramagnetic character ∝ number of unpaired electrons
Cr = 3d 54s 1; 6e −
Mn = 3d 54s 2; 5e −
Zn = 3d 104s 2; No
Fe = 3d 64s 2; 4e −
Hence, the correct order of paramagnetism is Cr > Mn > Fe > Zn .

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Question 72
[0] NH3 Malonic acid
CHCl3 ───── ▶ A ───── ▶ B ─────── ▶ C
hv PoCl3
The end product C in the following reaction is used as

Options:

A. explosive

B. hypnotic

C. tear gas

D. analgesic

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
[ 0] NH3
CHCl3 ───── ▶ COCl2───── ▶ NH2CONH2
hv
Barbituric acid and its derivatives are used in medicines as hypnotics and sedatives.

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Question 73
Nt
The rate constant of a reaction is given by = e − kt . This represents for
No
reaction of

Options:

A. zero order

B. second order

C. first order

D. None of these

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
Nt = No e − Kt for first order reactions.

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Question 74
Which statement is false for white phosphorus (P4)?

Options:

A. It has six P − P single bonds

B. It has four P − P single bonds

C. It has four lone pairs of electrons

D. It has PPP angle 60 ∘

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
White phosphorus ( P4)
It has six P − P single bonds.

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Question 75
Compound A on ozonolysis gives acetone and glyoxal. The compound A
is

Options:

A. 2, 5-dimethyl hex-2, 4-diene

B. 2, 5-dimethyl hex-1, 5-diene

C. 2, 5-dimethyl hex-3, 4-diene

D. 2, 5-dimethyl but-2, ene

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
To decide the structure of alkane from ozonolysis products bring the products together in such a way that ' O ' atoms are
face to face, replace O by C = C bond.

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Question 76
Natural rubber is a polymer of monomer isoprene. During
polymerisaton

Options:

A. 1, 4 addition takes place

B. 1, 2 addition takes place

C. 1, 3 addition takes place

D. both double bonds are converted into single bond

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
Natural rubber is a linear polymers of isoprene and is also called as cis-1, 4-polyisoprene.
It is a linear 1,4-polymer of isoprene (2-methyl-1,3-butadiene).
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Question 77
Select the correct statement.

Options:

A. Orlon is an addition polymer

B. Dacron is an addition polymer

C. Orlon is a condensation polymer

D. The monomers of orlon is styrene

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
Orlon is an addition polymer.

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Question 78
Match List I (species) with List II (hybridization) and select the correct
code given below
Options:

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

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

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

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

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
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Question 79
In acidic medium, the equivalent weight of K2Cr2O7 (Mol. wt. = M ) is

Options:

A. M

B. M ∕ 2

C. M ∕ 3

D. M ∕ 6

Answer: D

Solution:
Solution:
In acidic medium
Cr2O72 − + 14H + + 6e − ⟶ 2Cr 3 + + 7H2O
molecular weight
eq. wt =
no. of electrons transferred
M
=
6

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Question 80
H2SO4 EtOH
Consider the following reaction Me2C = CH2 + H + ⇌ (X ) ⇌
( Y ) ⟶ Me3 COEt .
(Z )
In this reaction which is not correct?

Options:

A. ( X ) is Me3C +

B. ( X ) is Me3 CH − C + H2

C. ( Z ) is H +

D.

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
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Question 81
A new carbon-carbon bond formation is possible in :
I. Cannizzaro reaction
II. Friedel-Craft reaction
III. Clemmensen reduction
IV. Reimer-Tiemann reaction

Options:

A. I, II and III

B. II, III and IV

C. I and III

D. II and IV
Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
A new carbon- carbon bond formation takes place in Friedel- Craft reaction and ReimerTiemann reaction.

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Question 82
10g of glucose ( π1), 10g of urea ( π2) and 10g of sucrose ( π3) are
dissolved in 250 mL of water at 300K . Correct order of osmotic pressure
of solutions is

Options:

A. π1 > π2 > π3

B. π3 > π1 > π2

C. π2 > π1 > π3

D. π2 > π3 > π1

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
n
∵ π = RT ∴ π ∝ n
v
10
n (glucose) = = 0.055
180
10
n (urea) = = 0.16
60
10
n (sucrose) = = 0.029
342
π (urea) > π (glucose) > π (sucrose)

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Question 83
Which of the following compounds formed during Perkin's reaction?

Options:

A. Resorcinol

B. Cinnamic acid

C. Benzaldehyde

D. Benzoin
Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
Cinnamic acid

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Question 84
235U belongs to IIIB group of the Periodic When it loses one α -particle,
92
the new element will belong to the group

Options:

A. I B

B. V B

C. I A

D. III B

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
235 ∪ ⟶− α 231
92 90 Th
The elements Ac to Lr belong to IIIB group of periodic table (Actinoid series).
89 103

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Question 85
The ratio of de-Broglie wavelengths for electron accelerated through
200V and 50V is

Options:

A. 1: 2

B. 2: 1

C. 3: 10

D. 10: 3

Answer: A

Solution:
Solution:
h h
λ = mv =
√2m × ( KE)
h
λ1 =
√2m × 200
h
λ2 =
√2m × 50
λ1 1 × √50 1
= =
λ2 √200 × 1 2
λ1 : λ2 = 1: 2

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Question 86
Which set of elements have nearly the same atomic radii ?

Options:

A. F, Cl, Br, I

B. Na, K, Rb, Cs

C. Li, Be, B, C

D. Fe, Co, Ni, Cu

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
Fe, Co, Ni, Cu have almost same atomic radii [126, 125, 125, 128 (in pm ) respectively]. This is due to the fact that
successive addition of d - electrons screen the outer electrons (4s-) from invard pull of the nucleus. As a result of this,
the size of the atom does not alter much in moving from chromium to copper.

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Question 87
A
. CH3CH2C ≡ CH ⇒ CH3C ≡ C − CH3, A and B are
B

Options:

A. alc. KOH and SeO2

B. NaNH2 and Lindlar catalyst

C. alc. KOH and NaNH2

D. Lindlar catalyst and NaNH2

Answer: C

Solution:
Solution:
A
CH3CH2C ≡ CH ⟹
B
CH3 − C ≡ C − CH3
Ethanoilic " KOH
CH3CH2C ≡ CH ────────── ▶
but − 1 − yne
⎤
[ CH3 CH = C = CH2⎥ ⟶ CH3C ≡ CCH3
Intermediate ⎦ but − 2 − yne
Acetylene homologues isomerise when heated with ethanolic KOH , the triple bond moving towards the centre of the
chain.
When alkynes are heated with sodamide in an inert solvent (paraffin), triple bond shifts towards the end of the chain.

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Question 88
Malachite decomposed to give A + CO2 + H2O and compound A on
reduction with carbon gives CO + B . Here, A and B are

Options:

A. CuO, Cu

B. Cu2O, CuO

C. Cu2O, Cu

D. CuCO3, Cu

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
CuCO3 ⋅ Cu( OH) 2 ⟶ Cu2 O + CO2 + H2O
(A)
Cu2O + C ⟶ 2 Cu + CO
(B)

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Question 89
Match List I with List II and choose correct answer from the codes given
below
Options:

A. (A-i), (B-ii), (Ciii-), (D-iv)

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

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

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

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
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Question 90
When MnO2 is heated with PbO2 and conc. HNO3 , pink colour is obtained
due to formation of

Options:

A. KMnO4

B. HMnO4

C. Pb( MnO4) 2

D. PbMnO4

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
2MnO2 + 4HNO3 → 2 Mn( NO3) 2 + 2H2O + O2
2 Mn( NO3) 2 + 5PbO2 + 6HNO3 ⟶
2HMnO4 + 5 Pb( NO3) 2 + 2H2O
Permanganic
acid (violet pink)

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Question 91
The nuclear reaction, 27 Al +4 30 1
13 2 He → 14 Si + 1H is

Options:

A. nuclear fusion

B. nuclear fission

C. nuclear transmutation

D. artificial radioactivity

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
27 Al + 4 He ⟶ 30 Si + 1H
13 2 14 1
Bombardment of stable elements with high energy α -particles, protons, neutrons, deutrons or γ -rays produce radioactive
nuclides.
These radio-nuclides do not occur naturally and may be called man-made or artificial nuclides. The radioactivity exhibited
by these artificial radio nuclides is referred to as artificial radioactivity.

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Question 92
Which is mismatched for NaCl crystal ?

Options:

r+
A. = 0.414 to 0.732
r−
B. Coordination number = 6: 6

C. Edge of unit cell = ( r + + r − )

D. Crystal structure = fcc

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
Edge length of ( NaCl crystal) unit cell
+ + r −−)
= 2( rNa Br
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Question 93
Which of the following ions has the highest magnetic moment?

Options:

A. Zn 2 +

B. Ti 3 +

C. Sc 3 +

D. Mn 2 +

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
Magnetic moment ∝ no. of unpaired electron.
Zn 2 + = 3d 104s 0 unpaired electron = 0;
µ =0
Ti 3 + = 3d 104s 0 unpaired electron = 1
µ = √n ( n + 2)
= 1.73
Sc 3 + = 3d 04s 0 unpaired electron = 0;
µ =0
Mn 2 + = 3d 54s 0 unpaired electrons = 5
µ = √5( 5 + 2)
= 5.91

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Question 94
"ELEKTRON" is an alloy of

Options:

A. Cu, Zn and Mg

B. Fe and Mg

C. Ni and Zn

D. Al and Zn

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
Elektron is an alloy of different metals such as aluminium, zinc, silver, maganese, yttrium, neodymium, gadolinium,
zirconium and other rare earth metals.
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Question 95
The structure of ionic compound A + B − is identical to NaCl . If the edge
length is 400 pm and cation radius is 75 pm , the radius of anion will be

Options:

A. 100 pm

B. 125 pm

C. 250 pm

D. 325 pm

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
Edge length = 400 pm
= 2( r + + r − )
= 2r + + 2r −
400 =− 2 × 75 + 2r −
or r = 125 pm

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Question 96
Which of the following statements is true?

Options:

A. SnCl4 is more stable than SnCl2

B. PbCl2 is more stable than PbCl4

C. GeCl4 is more stable than GeCl2

D. TICl3 is more stable than TICl

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
- In lead, +2 oxidation state becomes more stable due to inert pair effect.
This is also supported by the fact that the Pb( +4) compounds act as strong oxidising agent.

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Question 97
Correct order for solubility of alkaline earth metals in water is

Options:

A. MgF2 > CaF2 > SrF2 > BaF2

B. MgF2 < CaF2 < SrF2 < BaF2

C. MgF2 > CaF2 < SrF2 < BaF2

D. BaF2 > MgF2 > SrF2 > CaF2

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
Order of solubility of fluorides of alkaline earth metals in water is
Halides of alkaline earth metals (except Be) are ionic solids and are therefore are water soluble and their solubility in
water decreases from Mg to Ba due to the decrease in the hydration energy.
However, fluorides of alkanline earth metals excepts BeF2 are almost insoluble in water.

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Question 98
An organic compound A contains 20 % C, 46.66 % N and 6.66 % H . It
gives NH3 gas on heating with NaOH . A can be

Options:

A. CH3CONH2

B. C6H5CONH2

C. NH2CONH2

D. CH3NHCONH2

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
∴ Empirical formula = CN2H4O

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Question 99
A metal reacts with dil acid and liberates hydrogen. If the reduction
potential of hydrogen be considered zero, the reduction potential of that
metal will be
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Options:

A. equal to its oxidation potential

B. positive

C. zero

D. negative

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
Metals having negative values of E ∘ (reduction) will displace H2 with acids.

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Question 100
In the equilibrium mixture, KI + I2 ⇌ KI3 ; the concentration of KI and I2 is
made two fold and three fold respectively . The concentration of Kb3
becomes

Options:

A. two fold

B. three fold

C. five fold

D. six fold

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
Kl + I2 ⟶ Kl3 or I − + I2 → I3
from KI
On increasing concentration of Kl and I2 two fold and three fold respectively, the concentration of Kl3 becomes two fold.

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Question 101
The angle between planes 2x − y + z = 6 and x + y + 2z = 3 is

Options:
A. 30 ∘

B. 60 ∘
3
C. cos −1√
2
−1√ 3
D. sin
2
Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
Given equations of plane are
2x − y + z = 6 and x + y + 2z = 3
On comparing with ax + by + cz = d , we get
and a1 = 2, b1 = −1, c1 = 1
a2 = 1, b1 = 1, c1 = 2
∴ Angle between two planes is
⎛ a1a2 + b1b2 + c1c2 ⎞
θ = cos −1 ⎜ ⎟
2 2 2 2 2 2
⎝ √a1 + b1 + c1 √a2 + b2 + c2 ⎠
⎛ 2 × 1 + ( −1) × 1 + 1 × 2 ⎞
= cos −1 ⎜ ⎟
⎝ √22 + ( −1) 2 + ( 1) 2√12 + 12 + ( 2) 2 ⎠
−1 2−1+2
= cos ( )
√4 + 1 + 1√1 + 1 + 4
3 3 1
= cos −1( ) = cos −1( ) = cos −1( )
√ 6 × √6 6 2
= 60 ∘

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Question 102

Options:

A. 3

B. 4

C. 5

D. None of these

Answer: 0

Solution:

Solution:

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Question 103
If A and B are two such events that P ( A ∪ B ) = P ( A ∩ B ), then which of
the following is true?

Options:

A. P ( A ) + P ( B ) = 0

B. P ( A ) + P ( B ) = P ( A ) P ( B ∕ A )

C. P ( A ) + P ( B ) = 2P ( A ) P ( B ∕ A )

D. None of the above

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
Given, P ( A ∪ B ) = P ( A ∩ B )
⇒ P(A) + P(B) − P(A ∩ B) = P(A ∩ B)
⇒ P ( A ) + P ( B ) = 2P ( A ∩ B )
⇒ P(A) + P(B) = 2 × P(A)P(B ∕ A)
P(A ∩ B)
[ ∵ P(B ∕ A) = ]
P(A)

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Question 104
The y -coordinate of a point P on the line joining A (7, 2, 1) and
B (10, 5, 7) is 4 . Then, x and z -coordinates of the point are

Options:

A. x = 9, z = 5

B. x = 3, z = 7

C. x = 2, z = 3

D. None of these

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
Suppose P divides the line joining points A ( 7, 2, 1) and B ( 10, 5, 7) in the ratio λ : 1. Then,
Coordinates of P are
10λ + 7 5λ + 2 7λ + 1
( , , )
λ +1 λ +1 λ +1
Since, y -coordinate of P is 4 .
5λ + 2
∴ =4
λ +1
⇒ 5λ + 2 = 4λ + 4
⇒λ =2
10 × 2 + 7
∴ x -coordinate of P = ( )
2+1
20 + 7
=( )
3
27
=
3
⇒ x =9
7×2+1
and z -coordinate of P = ( )
2+1
14 + 1
=( )
3
15
=
3
⇒ z =5

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Question 105
If point D divides the base BC of a △ ABC in the ratio n : m , then the
value of mBD 2 + nCD 2 + ( m + n ) AD 2 is

Options:

A. mAC 2 + nAB 2

B. ( m + n ) ( AC 2 + AB 2)

C. nAC 2 + mAB 2

D. None of these

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
mBD 2 + nCD 2 + ( m + n ) AD 2
= mBD 2 + nCD 2 + mAD 2 + nAD 2
 = m ( BD 2 + AD 2) + n ( CD 2 + AD 2)
= m ( AB 2 + 2DM ⋅ DB ) + n ( AC 2 − 2DM ⋅ DC )
= mAB 2 + m ⋅ 2DM ⋅ DB + nAC 2 − n ⋅ 2DM ⋅ DC
= mAB 2 + nAC 2 + 2DM ( mDB − nDC )
= mAB 2 + nAC 2 + 2DM ( mn − nm )
= mAB 2 + nAC 2

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Question 106
A man is standing on the horizontal plane. The angle of elevation of top
of the pole is α . If he walks a distance double the height of the pole,
then the elevation of the pole is 2α . The value of α is

Options:
π
A.
12
π
B.
4
π
C.
3
π
D.
6
Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
Let the height of the pole be BC = h m .
In △ ABC ,
h
tan 2 α =
x . . . (i)
and in △ DBC ,
h
tan α =
2h + x
h
x
⇒ tan α =
h
2( x ) + 1
tan 2 α
⇒ tan α =
2 tan 2 α + 1
⇒ tan α ( 2 tan 2 α + 1) = tan 2 α
⎡ 2 tan α ⎤ 2 tan α
⇒ tan α ⎢2 × + 1⎥ =
⎣ 1 − tan α2 ⎦ 1 − tan 2α
⇒ [ 4 tan α + 1 − tan 2α ] = 2
⇒ tan 2α − 4 tan α + 1 = 0
+4 ± √16 − 4
⇒ tan α =
2×1
4 ± √12 4 ± 2√3
= =
2 2
⇒ tan α = 2 ± √3
⇒ tan α = 2 − √3 ∘
⇒ tan α = tan 15
π
⇒ α = 15 ∘ or
12

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Question 107
If
where, [ x ] denotes the greatest integer less than or equal to x , then
lim f ( x ) is equal to
x →0

Options:

A. 1

B. −1

C. 0

D. Does not exist

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
Given,

sin ( 1 + [ x ] )
LHL = lim − f ( x ) = lim −
x →0 x →0 [x]
sin [ 1 − 1] sin 0
= = =0
−1 −1
sin ( 1 + [ x ] )
RHL = lim + f ( x ) = lim +
x →0 x →0 [x]
sin ( 1 + 0)
= =∞
0
Hence, limit does not exist.

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Question 108
The value of the angle between two straight lines y = (2 − 3) x + 5 and
y = (2 + 3) x − 7 is

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Options:

A. 30 ∘

B. 60 ∘

C. 45 ∘

D. 90 ∘

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
Given equation of straight lines are
y = ( 2 − √3) x + 5
and y = ( 2 + √3) x − 7
On comparing with y = mx + c , we get
m1 = 2 − √3
and m2 = 2 + √3
m2 − m1
∴ tan θ =
1 + m1m2
2 + √3 − ( 2 − √3)
=
1 + ( 2 − √3) ( 2 + √3)
2√3 2√3
= =
1 + ( 4 − 3) 1+4−3
2√3
⇒ tan θ =
2
= √3 ∘
⇒ θ = 60

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Question 109
Which of the following is a universal gate?

Options:

A. NAND

B. OR

C. AND

D. NOT

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
NAND is a universal gate, because with the help of this gate, any logic gate can be designed.

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Question 110
 7 dx
According to Simpson's rule, the value of ∫ is
1 x

Options:

A. 1.358

B. 1.958

C. 1.625

D. 1.458

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
7
dx
Let I =
1 x
b −a
∵ h= n
Let
7−1 6
n = 12 ∴ h = =
12 12
= 0.5
Then, we have the following table

Now, by Simpson's rule,

0.5
= [ ( 1 + 0.14) + 4( 0.67 + 0.4 + 0.29 + 0.22 +
3
0.18 + 0.15) + 2( 0.5 + 0.33 + 0.25 + 0.2 + 0.17) ]
5
= [ 1.14 + 4 × 1.91 + 2 × 1.45]
30
5 5 × 11.68
= [ 1.14 + 7.64 + 2.9] = = 1.958
30 30

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Question 111
Equation of a plane passing through (−1, 1, 1) and (1, −1, 1) and
perpendicular to x + 2y + 2z = 5 is

Options:

A. 2x + 3y − 3z + 3 = 0

B. x + y + 3z − 5 = 0

C. 2x + 2y − 3z + 3 = 0

D. x + y + z − 3 = 0
Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
Equation of plane passing through ( −1, 1, 1) is
a ( x + 1) + b ( y − 1) + c ( z − 1) = 0 . . . (i)
Also, it is passing through ( 1, −1, 1) .
∴ a ( 1 + 1) + b ( −1 − 1) + c ( 1 − 1) = 0
⇒ 2a − 2b + 0c = 0 . . . (ii)
Also, required equation of plane (i) is perpendicular to x + 2y + 2z = 5.
∴ a ×1+b ×2+c ×2 =0
⇒ a + 2b + 2c = 0 . . . (iii)
Eqs. (ii) and (iii) are identical.
a −b c
∴ = =
−4 − 0 4−0 4+2
a b c
⇒ = =
−4 −4 6
a b c
⇒ = = = λ (say)
−2 −2 3
⇒ a = −2λ , b = −2λ , c = 3λ
On putting the values of a , b and c in Eq. (i), we get
− 2λ ( x + 1) − 2λ ( y − 1) + 3λ ( z − 1) = 0
⇒ λ [ −2x − 2 − 2y + 2 + 3z − 3] = 0
⇒ − 2x − 2y + 3z − 3 = 0
⇒ 2x + 2y − 3z + 3 = 0

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Question 112
The value of sin 50 ∘ cos 10 ∘ + cos 50 ∘ s i n 10 ∘ is

Options:

1
A.
2

B. √3

C. √3
2

D. 1

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
sin 50 ∘ cos∘ 10 ∘ +∘ cos 50 ∘ s i n 10 ∘
= sin ( 50 + 10 )
= sin 60 ∘ = √3
2

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Question 113
π
If f ′ ( x ) > 0 ∀ x ∈ R , f ′ (3) = 0 and g ( x ) = f (tan 2x − 2 tan x + 4), 0 < x < ,
2
then g ( x ) is increasing in
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Options:
π
A. ( 0, )
4
π π
B. ( , )
6 3
π
C. ( 0, )
3
π π
D. ( , )
4 2
Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
Given, g ( x ) = f ( tan 2x − 2 tan x + 4)
On differentiating w.r.t. x , we get
g ′ ( x ) = f ′ ( tan 2x − 2. tan x + 4)
× ( 2 tan x s e c 2 x − 2 sec 2x )
= f ′ ( tan 2x − 2 tan x + 4) 2 sec 2x ( tan x − 1)
π
∵ f ′ ( x ) > 0 ∀ x ∈ ( 0, )
2
π
Also, 2 sec 2x > 0 ∀ x ∈ ( 0, )
2
π
[ ∵ x ∈ ( 0, ) . , given ]
2
π π
But tan x − 1 > 0 ∀ x ∈ ( , )
4 2
π π
∴ g ′ ( x ) > 0 ∀x ∈ ( , )
4 2
π π
Hence, g ( x ) is increasing in ( , ) .
4 2

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Question 114
Probability of getting a total of 7 or 9 in a single throw of two dice is

Options:

5
A.
18
1
B.
6
1
C.
9

D. None of these

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
The total number of sample points in a sample space of single throw of two dice, n ( S ) = 36
Let E1 = Event of getting a sum 7
 E2 = Event of getting a sum 9
∴ E1 = { ( 1, 6) , ( 6, 1) , ( 2, 5) , ( 5, 2) , ( 3, 4) , ( 4, 3) }
⇒ n ( E1) = 6
and E2 = { ( 3, 6) , ( 6, 3) , ( 4, 5) , ( 5, 4) }
⇒ n ( E2) = 4
n ( E1) 6 1
∴ P ( E1) = = =
n(S) 36 6
n ( E2) 4 1
and P ( E2) = = =
n(S) 36 9
Now, P ( E1 ∪ E2) = P ( E1) + P ( E2)
1 1 6+4 10 5
= + = = =
6 9 36 36 18

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Question 115
What is compiler?

Options:

A. Application software

B. System software

C. Utility software

D. All of these

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
Compiler is a system software which transforms source code written in a programming language into another computer
language.

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Question 116
1+x 3x + x 3
If f ( x ) = log( ) and g ( x ) = , then fog ( x ) is equal to
1−x 1 + 3x 2
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Options:

A. − f ( x )

B. 3f ( x )

C. [ f ( x ) ] 3

D. None of these

Answer: B

Solution:
Solution:
1+x 3x + x 3
Given, f ( x ) = log( ) and g ( x ) = ( )
1−x 1 + 3x 2
3x + x 3
∴ f ∘ g(x) = f{g(x)} = f( )
1 + 3x 2
⎡ 3
3x + x ⎤
⎢ 1 + 1 + 3x 2 ⎥
= log ⎢ ⎥
3
⎢ 1 − ( 3x + x ) ⎥
⎣ 1 + 3x 2 ⎦
1 + 3x 2 + 3x + x 3
= log( )
1 + 3x 2 − 3x − x 3
3
⎡ (1 + x) ⎤ 1+x 3
= log ⎢ ⎥ = log( )
3
⎣ (1 − x) ⎦ 1−x
1+x
= 3 log( ) = 3f ( x )
1−x

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Question 117
Let f ( x ) be differentiable on the interval (0, ∞ ) such that f (1) = 1 and
t 2f ( x ) − x 2f ( t )
lim = 1 for each x > 0. Then, f ( x ) is equal to
t →x t −x
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Options:

1 2
A. + x2
3x 3

x 4x 2
B. − +
3 3
1
C. − x

1 2
D. −
x + x2

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
t 2f ( x ) − x 2f ( t )
Given, lim =1
t →x t −x
Using L' Hospital's rule, we get
t 2f ′ ( x ) − 2xf ( t )
lim =1
t →x −1
⇒ x 2f ′ ( x ) − 2xf ( x ) + 1 = 0
x 2f ′ ( x ) − 2xf ( x ) 1
⇒ + =0
(x )2 2 x4
d f(x) 1
⇒ ( ) =− 4
dx x 2 x
On integrating both sides, we get
f(x) 1 1
=+ + c ⇒ f(x) = + cx 2
x 2 3x 3 3x
1
Also, f ( 1) = 1 ⇒ 1 = + c ( 1) 2
3×1
1 2
⇒ 1= +c ⇒ =c
3 3
1 2
∴ f(x) = +
3x 3x 2
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Question 118
The position vectors of three non-collinear points A , B and C are a , b
and c , respectively. The perpendicular distance of point C from the
straight line AB is

Options:

|b × c |
A.
|b − c |
|a × b |
B.
|b − a |

|c × a |
C.
|c − a |

|b × c + c × a + a × b |
D.
|b − a |

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
Given, position vectors of three non-collinear points A , B , C are a , b and c .
Let CM be the perpendicular from C on AB . Then,
 1 1| |
Area of △ ABC = AB ⋅ CM = || AB ⋅ CM ||
2 2
1| |
But area of △ ABC = | a × b + b × c + c × a |
2| |
1| | 1| |
∴ AB ⋅ CM || = || a × b + b × c + c × a ||
2 || 2
|a × b + b × c + c × a |
⇒ CM =
|b − a |

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Question 119
1−x
If ∫ sin {2tan −1 } dx
1+x
= Asin −1x + Bx 1 − x 2 + C ,
then A + B is equal to

Options:

A. 10
1
B.
2
C. 1
1
D. −
2
Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
We have,
1−x
sin { 2tan −1√ } dx = Asin −1x
1+x
+ Bx √1 − x 2 + C
1−x
Let I = sin { 2tan −1√ } dx
1+x
√ 2
2sin θ
= − sin { 2tan −1 } 2sin 2θdθ
2cos 2θ
= − sin { 2tan −1√tan 2θ } 2sin 2θdθ
= − sin { 2tan −1 tan θ } 2sin 2θdθ
= − [ sin ( 2θ ) ] 2sin 2θdθ
= − 2sin 22θdθ
= − ( 1 − cos 4 θ ) dθ
sin 4θ
= −[ θ − ] +C
4
1 1
= [ − cos −1x + × 2sin 2θ cos 2 θ ] + C
2 4
1 π 1
= [ − ( − sin −1x ) + √1 − x 2 × x ] + C
2 2 2
1 x π
= sin −1x + √1 − x 2 + ( C − )
2 2 4
But I = Asin −1x + Bx √1 − x 2 + C
1 1
∴ A= and B =
2 2
1 1
Hence, A + B = + =1
2 2

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Question 120
The coefficient of x 4 in (1 + x + x 3 + x 4) 10 is

Options:

A. 210

B. 100

C. 310

D. 110

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
Let E = ( 1 + x + x 3 + x 4) 10
= [ 1 + x + x 3( 1 + x ) ] 10 = ( 1 + x ) 10( 1 + x 3) 10
= [ 10C0 + 10C1x 1 + 10C2x 2 + . . . + 10C9x 9 + 10C10x 10]
× [ 10C01 + 10C11 × ( x 3) + 10C2( x 3) 2.
+ 10C3( x 3) 3 + . . . ]
 ∴ Coefficient of x 4 in E = 10C4 × 10C0 + 10C1 × 10C1
10!
= × 1 + 10 × 10
6! × 4!
10 × 9 × 8 × 7
= + 100
4×3×2×1
= 210 + 100
= 310

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Question 121
⎡ 4 11 ⎤
If A = ⎢ ⎥ , then A −1 is equal to
⎣2 6 ⎦

Options:

⎡ −11 ⎤
⎢ −1
A. 2 ⎥
⎢⎣ 3 2 ⎥⎦

⎡ −11 ⎤
⎢ 3
B. 2 ⎥
⎢⎣ −1 2 ⎥⎦

⎡ 3 2 ⎤
C. −1 −11 ⎥
⎢
⎢ 2 ⎥
⎣ ⎦

D. None of these

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
⎡ 4 11 ⎤
Given, A = ⎢ ⎥
⎣2 6 ⎦
Now,
| | 4 11 |
|A | = | |
| |2 6 |
= 24 − 22 = 2
⎡ 6 −11 ⎤
adj A = ⎢ ⎥
⎣ −2 4 ⎦
adj A
∴ A −1 =
|A |
1 ⎡ 6 −11 ⎤
= ⎢
2 ⎣ −2 4 ⎥ ⎦
⎡ −11 ⎤
3
=⎢ 2 ⎥
⎢ ⎥
⎣ −1 2 ⎦

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Question 122
The locus of centre of circles which cuts orthogonally the circle
x 2 + y 2 − 4x + 8 = 0 and touches x + 1 = 0, is
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Options:

A. y 2 + 6x + 7 = 0

B. x 2 + y 2 + 2x + 3 = 0

C. x 2 + 3y + 4 = 0

D. None of the above

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
Let equation of circle be
x 2 + y 2 + 2gx + 2fy + c = 0
Given equation of circle is
x 2 + y 2 − 4x + 8 = 0
The centres of above circles are ( − g , − f ) and ( 2, 0) .
Condition of orthogonality is
2( g1g2 + f1f2) = c1 + c2
∴ 2( g × ( −2) + ( f ) × 0) = c + 8
⇒ − 4g = c + 8 . . . (i)
Also, the assume circle touch the line x + 1 = 0.
∴ The perpendicular drawn from centre to the line is equal to radius.
−g + 1
∴ = √g 2 + f 2 − c
√12
⇒ − g + 1 = √g 2 + f 2 − c
On squaring both sides, we get
g 2 + 1 − 2g = g 2 + f 2 − c
⇒ c = f 2 + 2g − 1
Putting the value of c in Eq. (i), we get
−4g = f 2 + 2g − 1 + 8
⇒ f 2 + 2g + 4g + 7 = 0
⇒ f 2 + 6g + 7 = 0
∴ Locus of centre of circle is y 2 + 6x + 7 = 0.

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Question 123
| 3x 3x 2 |
| sin 3x 1 2(cos + sin ) |
| 2 2 |
Let f ( x ) = | 3x 3x |
| cos 3 x −1 2(cos 2 − sin 2 )
2 2 |
| |
| tan 3 x 4 1 + 2 tan 3 x |
Then, the value of ′
f ( x ) at x = (2n + 1) π , n ∈ I (the set of integers) is
equal to

Options:

A. ( −1) n

B. ( −1) n + 1

C. 3
D. 9

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
Given,
| 2 |
| sin 3x 1 2( cos 3x + sin 3x ) |
| 2 2 |
f(x) = | 2 3 x 2 3 x |
| cos 3 x −1 2( cos − sin ) |
| 2 2 |
|| tan 3 x 4 1 + 2 tan 3 x ||
On differentiating w.r.t. x , we get
| d 3x 3x 2 |
| ( sin 3x ) 1 2( cos + sin ) |
| dx 2 2 |
| d 3x 3x |
f′( x) = | ( cos 3 x ) −1 2( cos 2 − sin 2 ) |
| dx 2 2 |
| d |
| ( tan 3 x ) 4 1 + 2 tan 3 x |
| dx |
| d 3x 3x 2 ||
| sin 3x ( 1) 2( cos + sin )
| dx 2 2 |
| d 3 x 3 x |
+ | cos 3 x ( −1) 2( cos 2 − sin 2 ) |
| dx 2 2 |
| d |
| tan 3 x ( 4) 1 + 2 tan 3 x |
| dx |
| d 3x 3 x 2 |
| sin 3x 1 2 ( cos + sin ) |
| dx 2 2 |
| d 3 x 3 x |
2 2
+ | cos 3 x −1 2 ( cos − sin ) |
| dx 2 2 |
| d |
| tan 3 x 4 ( 1 + 2 tan 3 x ) |
| dx |
| 3x 3x 2 |
| 3 cos 3 x 1 2( cos + sin ) |
| 2 2 |
= || 3sin 3x −1 2( cos 2 3x − sin 2 3x ) ||
| 2 2 |
| 3 sec 23x 4 1 + 2 tan 3 x |
| |
| 3 x 3 x 2 |
| sin 3x 0 2( cos + sin ) |
| 2 2 |
+| 2 3 x 2 3x |
| cos 3 x 0 2( cos − sin )|
| 2 2 |
|| tan 3 x 0 1 + 2 tan 3 x ||
3x 3x
sin 3x 1 2 × 2( cos + sin )
2 2
−3 3x 3 3x
×( sin + cos )
2 2 2 2
3x 3 3x
+cos 3 x − 1 2( −2 cos × sin .
2 2 2
3x 3 3x
−2sin × cos )
2 2 2
tan 3 x 4
( 0 + 2 × 3 sec 23x )
At x = ( 2n + 1) π ,
| 3( −1) 1 2( 1) |
| |
′
f (x) = | 0 −1 2( −1) | + 0
| |
| 3 4 1+0 |
| |
| 0 1 4( 0 − 1) × [ − 3 ( −1) + 3 × 0] |
| 2 2 |
+| |
0
| |
| 0 −1 0 |
| −3 1 2 | | 0 1 −6 |
| | | |
= | 0 −1 −2 | + 0 + | −1 −1 0 |
| 3 4 1 | | 0 4 0 |
| | | |
= [ −3( −1 + 8) − 1( 0 + 6) + 2( 0 + 3) ]
+[ 0 − 1( 0 − 0) − 6( −4) ]
= −21 + 24 = 3
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Question 124
x2 y2
The condition for the line lx + my + n = 0 to be a normal to + =1
25 9
is

Options:

l2 m2 n2
A. + =
9 25 256
9 25 256
B. + =
m 2 l 2 n2
p2 m2 n2
C. − =
9 25 256

D. None of these

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
x2 y2
Given equation of line is lx + my + n = 0 and equation of ellipse is + = 1.
25 9
∴ The equation of any normal to the ellipse is
5x secθ − 3y cosec θ = 25 − 9
⎛ ∵ the equation of any normal to the ellipse ⎞
⎜ 2 ⎟
y2
⎜ x + = 1 is ax secθ − by cosec θ = a 2 − b 2 ⎟
2 2
⎝ a b ⎠
⇒ 5x secθ − 3y cosec θ − 16 = 0
As the Eq. (i) is the normal to the ellipse.
5 secθ −3 cosec θ −16
∴ = m = n
1
5n 3n
⇒ cos θ = and sin θ =
−161 16m
∵ cos 2θ + sin 2θ = 1
5n 2 3n 2
∴ ( ) +( ) =1
16I 16m
25n 2 9n 2
⇒ + =1
256l 2 256m 2
25 9 256
⇒ + =
12 m2 n2

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Question 125
4 1
The least value of a , for which the function + = a has
sin x 1 − sin x
π
atleast one solution in the interval (0, ), is
2
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Options:

A. 9
B. 4

C. 5

D. 1

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
4 1
Given, + =a
sin x 1 − sin x
⇒ 4( 1 − sin x ) + sin x = asin x ( 1 − sin x )
⇒ 4 − 4sin x + sin x = asin x − asin 2x
⇒ asin 2x − ( 3 + a ) sin x + 4 = 0 . . . (i)
It is a quadratic equation in sin x , so
D ≥0
⇒ ( 3 + a ) 2 − 4 × 4a ≥ 0
⇒ 9 + a 2 + 6a − 16a ≥ 0
⇒ a 2 − 10a + 9 ≥ 0
⇒ ( a − 1) ( a − 9) ≥ 0
⇒ a ≥ 9 or a ≤ −9
Now, at a = 9, Eq. (i) becomes
9sin 2x − 12sin x + 4 = 0
⇒ ( 3sin x − 2) 2 = 0
2
⇒ sin x = <0
3
π
⇒ x ∈ ( 0, )
2
Hence, least value of a is 9 .

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Question 126
If one line of regression coefficient is less than unity, then the other will
be

Options:

A. less than unity

B. equal to unity

C. greater than unity

D. All of these

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
If one line of regression coefficient is less than unity, then other will be greater than unity.

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Question 127
Three concurrent edges of a parallelopiped are given by
 ∧ ∧ ∧
a =2i −3j + k,
∧ ∧ ∧
b = i − j + 2k
∧ ∧ ∧
c =2i + j −k
The volume of the parallelopiped is

Options:

A. 14 cu units

B. 20 cu units

C. 25 cu units

D. 60 cu units

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
Given edges of a parallelopiped are
∧ ∧ ∧ ∧ ∧ ∧ ∧ ∧ ∧
a = 2 i − 3 j + k , b = i − j + 2 k and c = 2 i + j − k
∴ Volume of parallelopiped = [ abc ]
| 2 −3 1 |
| |
= | 1 −1 2 |
| 2 1 −1 |
| |
= | 2( 1 − 2) + 3( −1 − 4) + 1( 1 + 2) |
= | −2 − 15 + 3 | = 14 cu units

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Question 128
Roots of equation x 3 − 6x + 1 = 0 lie in the interval

Options:

A. ( 2, 3)

B. ( 3, 4)

C. ( 3, 5)

D. ( 4, 6)

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
Let f ( x ) = x 3 − 6x + 1
Now, f ( 2) = ( 2) 3 − 6 × 2 + 1
= 8 − 12 + 1 = −3
and f ( 3) = ( 3) 3 − 6 × 3 + 1
= 27 − 18 + 1 = 10
Here, we see that f ( 2) and f ( 3) have opposite signs, so one of the roots lies in ( 2, 3) .

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Question 129
RAM is a

Options:

A. volatile memory

B. non-volatile memory

C. cash memory

D. dynamic memory

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
RAM is a volatile memory, because when computer is turned off, the content of RAM is immediately lost.

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Question 130
If
log( n + r ) − log n 1
lim ∑
n →∞ n = 2(log 2 − )
2
1
, then nlim
→∞
[( n + 1) λ ( n + 2) λ . . . ( n + n ) λ ] 1 ∕ n is equal to
n λ

Options:

4λ
A.
e
4 λ
B. (
e)
1
4 λ
C. (
e)
e λ
D. ( )
4
Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
Given,
log( n + r ) − log n 1
lim n = 2( log 2 − )
n →∞ 2

or
1 r 1
lim log( 1 + ) = 2( log 2 − )
n →∞ n n 2

1
Let A = nlim
→∞
[ ( n + 1) λ ( n + 2) λ . . . ( n + n ) λ ] 1 ∕ n
nλ
1 λ 2 λ n 1∕n
= nlim
→∞
[ ( 1 + n ) ( 1 + n ) . . . ( 1 + n ) λ]
On taking log both sides, we get
1 1 λ 2 λ
log A = nlim →∞ n
[ log( 1 + n ) + log( 1 + n ) .
n
+ . . . + log( 1 + n ) λ ]
n
1 r
⇒ log A = nlim
→∞ n
λ log( 1 + n )
r =1

n
1 r
⇒ log A = λ lim
n →∞r =1 n log( 1 + n )

1
⇒ log A = 2λ ( log 2 − )
2
⎡ ⎞
⇒ ⎢⎣ from Eq. (i) ⎟
⎠
⇒ log A = log 4λ − λ
⇒ log A = log 4λ − λ log e
4λ
∴ log A = log
eλ
4 λ
⇒ A = ( e)

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Question 131
sin ( sin x ) − sin x −1
If lim = , then
x →0 ax 3 + bx 5 + c 12

Options:

A. a = 2, b ∈ R , c = 0

B. a = −2, b ∈ R , c = 0

C. a = 1, b ∈ R , c = 0

D. a = −1, b ∈ R , c = 0

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
sin ( sin x ) − sin x 1
Given, lim =− . . . (i)
x →0 ax 3 + bx 5 + c 12
sin sin 0 − sin 0 1
⇒ =−
a ( 0) 3 + b ( 0) 5 + c 12
0 1
⇒ =− ⇒c =0
c 12
Applying L' Hospital's rule in Eq. (i), we get
 cos( sin x ) cos x − cos x 1
lim =−
x →0 3ax 2 + 5bx 4 + 0 12
cos x ( cos( sin x ) − 1) 1
⇒ lim =−
x →0 x 2( 3a + 5bx ) 12
sin x
2sin 2( )
2 1
⇒ lim cos x =−
x →0 2
x ( 3a + 5bx ) 12
sin x
2sin 2( )
cos 0 2
⇒ × lim
3a + 5b × 0 x → 0 sin x 2 x 2
4( ) ×( )
2 sin x
1 1 1 1 sin θ
⇒ × × =− ( ∵ lim = 1)
3a + 0 2 1 12 θ →0 θ
1 1
⇒ =− ⇒ 6a = −12
6a 12
∴ a = −2
Hence, a = −2, b ∈ R and c = 0

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Question 132
According to Newton-Raphson method, the value of 12 upto three
places of decimal will be

Options:

A. 3.463

B. 3.462

C. 3.467

D. None of these

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
Let x = √12
⇒ x 2 = 12
⇒ x 2 − 12 = 0
Let f ( x ) = x 2 − 12
The first approximation in the Newton-Raphson method is given by
f ( x0)
x1 = x0 −
f ′ ( x0)
x02 − 12
= x0 −
2x0
x02 + 12
=
2x0
∵ 3 < √12 < 3.5
We can take x0 = 3.5
( 3.5) 2 + 12 12.25 + 12
∴ x1 = =
2 × 3.5 7
24.25
=
7
= 3.464

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Question 133
 (3 − i ) 2
If = A + iB , where A and B are real numbers, then A and B are
2+i
equal to

Options:

A. A = −4, B = 2

B. A = 2, B = −4

C. A = 2, B = 4

D. None of these

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
Given equation is
(3 − i)2
= A + iB
2+i
9 − 1 − 6i
⇒ = A + iB
2+i
8 − 6i
⇒ = A + iB
2+i
2( 4 − 3i ) 2−i
⇒ × = A + iB
2+i 2−i
2[ 8 − 4i − 6i − 3]
⇒ = A + iB
4+1
2[ 5 − 10i ]
⇒ = A + iB
5
⇒ 2 − 4i = A + iB
On equating the real and imginary parts from both sides, we get
A =2
B = −4
and

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Question 134
The radical centre of the system of circles, and x 2 + y 2 + 4x + 7 = 0
2( x 2 + y 2) + 3x + 5y + 9 = 0
x 2 + y 2 + y = 0 is
©

Options:

A. ( −2, −1)

B. ( 1, −2)

C. ( −1, −2)

D. None of these

Answer: A

Solution:
Solution:
Given system of circles is
x 2 + y 2 + 4x + 7 = 0 . . . (i)
2( x 2 + y 2) + 3x + 5y + 9 = 0 . . . (ii)
3 5 9
or x 2 + y 2 + x + y + = 0 . . . (iii)
2 2 2
2 2
and x + y + y = 0
The radical centre can be obtained by solving the Eqs. (i), (ii) and (iii).
On subtracting Eq. (ii) from Eq. (i), we get
3 5 9
4x − x − y + 7 − =0
2 2 2
5 5 5
⇒ x− y+ =0
2 2 2
x − y + 1 = 0 . . . (iv)
On subtracting Eq. (iii) from Eq. (i), we get
4x − y + 7 = 0 . . . (v)
On solving Eqs. (iv) and (v), we get and y = −1
Hence, radical centre is ( −2, −1) .

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Question 135
The sum of n terms of the series 1 + 5 + 12 + 22 + 35 + . . . is

Options:

n 2( n + 1)
A.
8

n 2( n + 1)
B.
6
n 2( n + 1)
C.
2
D. None of these

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
- Let
Sn = 1 + 5 + 12 + 22 + 35 + . . . + Tn
Sn = 1 + 5 + 12 + 22 + . . . + Tn
0 = 1 + 4 + 7 + 10 + 13 + . . . − Tn
⇒ Tn = 1 + 4 + 7 + 10 + 13 + . . . + n terms
This is an arithmetic series whose first term a is 1 and common difference d is 3 .
n
∴ Tn = [ 2 × 1 + ( n − 1) 3]
2
n
⇒ Tn = [ 2 + 3n − 3]
2
n
= [ 3n − 1]
2
1
= [ 3n 2 − n ]
2
Sn = ΣTn
1
= [ Σ ( 3n 2 − n ) ]
2
1
= [ 3Σn 2 − Σn ]
2
1 3n ( n + 1) ( 2n + 1) n ( n + 1)
= [ − ]
2 6 2
n ( n + 1) 2n + 1 1
= [ − ]
2 2 2
 n ( n + 1) 2n n 2( n + 1)
= [ ]=
2 2 2

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Question 136
The curve, for which the area of the triangle formed by X -axis, the
tangent line at any point P and line OP is equal to a 2 , is given by
Options:

A. y = x − Cx 2

a2
B. x = Cy ±
y

a2
C. y = Cx ± x

D. None of these

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
Tangent drawn at any point ( x , y ) is
dy
Y −y = (X − x)
dx
dx
When Y = 0, X = x − y
dy

∵ Area of △ OPQ = a 2 (given)

 | 1
∴ || X ⋅ y | = a 2
2
| dx
⇒ |( x − y ) y | = 2a 2
| dy
dx
⇒ xy − y 2 = ±2a 2
dy
dx x 2a 2
⇒ − y =± 2
dy y
1 2a 2
Here, P = − y and Q = ± 2
y
1
Pdy − dy
y
∴ F =e =e
1
log 1
= e −log y = e y
= y

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Question 137
If the function f : [1, ∞ ) → [1, ∞ ) is defined by f ( x ) = 2x ( x − 1) , then f −1( x )
is defined by

Options:

1 x ( x − 1)
A. ( )
2
1
B. ( 1 ± √1 + 4log2x )
2
1
C. ( 1 − √1 − 4log2x )
2

D. None of these

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
Given, function f [ 1, ∞ ) → [ 1, ∞ ) is defined as f ( x ) = 2x ( x − 1) . It is an exponential function, so it is continuous and
increasing in their domain. Thus, f −1 exists.
Let
⇒ log y = x ( x − 1) log 2
⇒ ( x 2 − x ) log 2 − log y = 0
log y
⇒ x2 − x − =0
log 2
√ log y
+1 ± ( −1) 2 − 4( 1) ( − )
log 2
∴ x=
2( 1)
1 ± √1 + 4log2y
=
2
Here, we see that range of f ( x ) is [ 1, ∞ ) .
1 + √1 + 4log2y
∵ x=
2
1 + √1 + 4log2y
∴ f −1( x ) =
2

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Question 138
 dy | π
Solution of the equation cos 2x − (tan 2 x ) y = cos 4x , x | < , where
dx | 4
π 3 3
y( )= , is given by
6 8
©

Options:

tan 2 x
A. y =0
1 − tan 2x

B. y ( 1 − tan 2x ) = C

C. y = sin 2x + C
1 sin 2x
D. y = ⋅
2 1 − tan 2x

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
Given differential equation can be written as
dy tan 2 x
−( ) y = cos 2x
dx cos 2x
tan 2 x − sin 2x
Here, P = − =
2
cos x cos 2 x + 1
cos 2 x ( )
2
and Q = cos 2x
2sin 2x
− dx
P dx cos 2 x ( cos 2 x + 1)
∵ mathbb F = e =e
Put cos 2 x = t ⇒ −2sin 2x dx = dt
1 1
( ) dt
∴ IF = e t t +1
1 1
( − ) dt
=e t t +1

= e [ log t − log( t + 1) ]
t
log
=e t +1
cos 2 x
log
= e cos 2 x + 1
cos 2 x
=
cos 2 x + 1
Now, solution is
cos 2 x cos 2 x
y× = × cos 2x dx + C
cos 2 x + 1 cos 2 x + 1
cos 2 x
= × cos 2x dx + C
2cos 2x
1
= cos 2 x dx + C
2
1 sin 2x
= × +C
2 2
cos 2 x 1
⇒y = sin 2x + C
cos 2 x + 1 4
π 3√3
But y ( ) =
6 8
π
cos( 2 × )
3√3 6 1 π
∴ × = sin 2( ) + C
8 π 4 6
cos( 2 × ) + 1
6
3√3 1
×
8 2 1
⇒ = × √3 + C
1 4 2
+1
2
3√3
⇒ = √3 + C
3 8
2×8×
2
⇒ √3 = √3 + C ⇒ C = 0
8 8
From Eq. (i), we get
 cos 2 x 1
= sin 2x + 0
cos 2 x + 1 4
1 sin 2x
⇒ y =
4 cos 2 x
cos 2 x + 1
1 sin 2x
=
4 cos 2x − sin 2x
2cos 2x
1 sin 2x
= ⋅
2 1 − tan 2x

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Question 139
If lines of regression are 3x + 12y = 19 and 3y + 9x = 46, then value of
rxy will be

Options:

A. 0.289

B. −0.289

C. 0.209

D. None of these

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
Let the line of regression of y on x be
3x + 12y = 19
−3x + 19
or y =
12
and x on y be
−3y + 46
x=
9
∴ Regression coefficient of y on x is
−3
byx =
12
1
=−
4
and regression coefficient of x on y is
3 1
bxy = − = −
9 3
∴ Correlation rxy = − √byx × bxy
(here, we take negative sign outside the square root, because both regression coefficients are negative)
1 1
= − √− × −
4 3
√ 1
=−
12
= − √0.083 = −0.289

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Question 140
If 1, ω and ω 2 are the cube roots of unity, then the value of
(1 − ω + ω 2)(1 + ω − ω 2) is equal to
 ©

Options:

A. 4

B. 0

C. 2

D. 3

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
( 1 − ω + ω 2) ( 1 + ω − ω 2)
= ( 1 + ω 2 − ω ) ( 1 + ω − ω 2)
= ( − ω − ω ) ( − ω 2 − ω 2)
( ∵ 1 + ω + ω 2 = 0)
= ( −2ω ) ( −2ω 2)
= 4( ω 3) = 4 × 1 ( ∵ ω 3 = 1)
=4

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Question 141
If two events A and B are mutually exclusive events, then P ( A ∕ B ) is
equal to
Options:

A. 0

B. 1

C.

D.

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:

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Question 142
The number of points, where f ( x ) = [ sin x + cos x ] (where ['] denotes the
greatest integer function) and x ∈ (0, 2π ) is not continuous, is

Options:

A. 3

B. 4

C. 5

D. 6

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
Given, f ( x ) = [ sin x + cos x ]
1 1
= [ √2( sin x + cos x ) ]
√2 π √2
= [ √2sin ( x + ) ]
4
We know that, greatest integer function is discontinuous on integer values.
π
Function √2sin ( x + ) will gives integer values at x = 90 ∘ , 135 ∘ , 180 ∘ , 270 ∘ , 315 ∘ ,
4
Hence, there are five points in the given interval, in which f ( x ) is not continuous.

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Question 143
⎛ 1 + sin x + 1 − sin x ⎞
The value of cot −1⎜ is equal to
⎝ 1 + sin x − 1 − sin x ⎟
⎠

Options:
x
A.
3
x
B.
4
C. 1
x
D.
2
Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
√1 + sin x + √1 − sin x
Let I = cot −1( )
√1 + sin x − √1 − sin x
 ⎛ √( sin x + cos x ) 2 + √( cos x − sin x 2 ⎤
)
−1 ⎜ 2 2 2 2 ⎥
= cot
⎜ √( sin x + cos x ) 2 − √( cos x − sin x 2⎥
)
⎝ 2 2 2 2 ⎦
⎛ sin x + cos x + cos x − sin x ⎞
2 2 2 2 ⎟
= cot −1 ⎜
⎜ sin x + cos x − cos x + sin x ⎟
⎝ 2 2 2 2⎠
⎛ 2 cos x ⎞
2⎟
= cot −1 ⎜
⎜ 2sin x ⎟
⎝ 2⎠
x x
= cot −1( cot ) =
2 2

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Question 144
If A (−1, 3, 2), B (2, 3, 5) and C (3, 5, −2) are vertices of a △ ABC , then
angles of △ ABC are

Options:

A. ∠A = 90 ∘ , ∠B = 30 ∘ , ∠C = 60 ∘

B. ∠A = ∠B = ∠C = 60 ∘

C. ∠A = ∠B = 45 ∘ , ∠C = 90 ∘

D. None of the above

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
Given vertices of a △ ABC are A ( −1, 3, 2) , B ( 2, 3, 5) and C ( 3, 5, −2) .
Now DR's of AB = ( 2 + 1, 3 − 3, 5 − 2)
= ( 3, 0, 3)
DR's of BC = ( 3 − 2, 5 − 3, −2 − 5)
= ( 1, 2, −7)
and DR's of CA = ( −1 − 3, 3 − 5, 2 + 2)
= ( −4, −2, 4)
Now, the angle between AB and BC ,
|3 × 1 + 0 × 2 + 3 × ( −7) |
cos B =
√32 + 02 + 32√12 + 22 + ( −7) 2
|3 + 0 − 21|
=
√9 + 0 + 9√1 + 4 + 49
18
=
3√2 × 3√6
2 1
= =
2√3 √3
angle between BC and CA ,
|1 × ( −4) + 2( −2) + ( −7) ( 4) |
cos C =
√12 + 22 + ( −7) 2√( −4) 2 + ( −2) 2 + ( 4) 2
|−4 − 4 − 28|
=
√1 + 4 + 49√16 + 4 + 16
36 36
= =
√54√36 3√6 × 6
2
= = √2
√2√3 √3
and angle between AC and AB ,
|−4 × 3 + ( −2) × 0 + 4 × 3|
cos A =
√( −4) 2 + ( −2) 2 + ( 4) 2√32 + 02 + 32
= | 0|
⇒ A = 90 ∘
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Question 145
|
1 | log
∫ x | dx is equal to
1∕e |

Options:

Answer: 1

Solution:

Solution:
1
Let I = log x dx
1∕e
1
Here, we see that log x is negative for x ∈ ( 1, ).
e
1
∴ I =− 1 × ( log x ) dx
1 ∕ e|
1 1
= −[ log x × x − × x dx] 1 ∕ e
x
= −[ x log x − x ] 11 ∕ e
1 1 1
= −[ 1 log 1 − 1 − ( log − ) ]
e e e
1 1
= −[ 0 − 1 − { ( log 1 − log e ) } − ]
e e
1 1
= −[ −1 − { ( 0 − 1) − } ]
e e
1 1 2
= 1 + (− − ) = 1 −
e e e

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Question 146
x2
∫ sin t dt
0
lim is equal to
x →0 x3
©

Options:

2
A.
3
1
B.
3
C. 0

D. ∞

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
 x2
sin √t dt
0 0
lim ( . form )
x →0 x3 0
sin √x 2 × 2x
= lim (using L'Hospital's rule)
x →0 3x 2
2 sin x 2 2
= lim x = 3×1= 3
x →0 3

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Question 147
If a , b and c are three non-coplanar vectors, then [ a × bb × cc × a ] is
equal to

Options:

A. [ abc ] 3

B. [ abc] 2

C. 0

D. None of these

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
[ a × bb × cc × a ]
= (a × b) ⋅ [(b × c) × (c × a)]
= (a × b) ⋅ [((b × c) ⋅ a)c − ((b × c) ⋅ c)a]
= ( a × b ) ⋅ ( [ bca ] c − [ bcc ] a )
= ( a × b ⋅ c ) [ bca ] − [ a × b ⋅ a ] 0
= [ abc ] [ abc ] − 0
= [ abc ] 2

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Question 148
If geometric mean and harmonic mean of two numbers a and b are 16
and 64/5 respectively, then the value of a : b is

Options:

A. 4: 1

B. 3: 2

C. 2: 3

D. 1: 4

Answer: A
Solution:

Solution:
Geometric mean of a and b = √ab
⇒ √ab = 16 (given)
⇒ ab = 256 . . . (i)
2ab
And harmonic mean of a and b =
a +b
2ab 64
∴ =
a +b 5
(given)
2 × 256 64
⇒ = [from Eq. (i)]
a +b 5
⇒ a + b = 40
Now, . . . ..(ii)
= √( 40) 2 − 4 × 256
= √1600 − 1024
= √( a + b ) 2 − 4ab
⇒ a − b = 24
On solving Eqs. (ii) and (iii), we get
a = 32 and b = 8
∴ a : b = 32: 8
= 4: 1

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Question 149
|1 a b +c |
| |
The value of | 1 b c + a | is
|| 1 c a + b ||

Options:

A. 0

B. a + b + c

C. abc

D. 1

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
|1 a b +c |
| |
Let ∆ = | 1 b c + a |
|1 c a +b |
| |
Applying C3 → C3 + C2 , we get
|1 a a +b +c |
| |
∆ = |1 b a +b +c |
|1 c a +b +c |
| |
|1 a 1|
| |
= (a + b + c) | 1 b 1 |
|1 c 1|
| |
= ( a + b + c ) × 0 ( ∵ C1 and C3 are identical )
=0

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Question 150
If the sum of four numbers in GP is 60 and the arithmetic mean of the
first and last numbers is 18 , then the numbers are

Options:

A. 3, 9, 27, 81

B. 4, 8, 16, 32

C. 2, 6, 18, 54

D. None of these

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
a a
Let four terms in a GP be ar 3, ar , and .
r r3
According to the given condition,
a a
ar 3 + ar + + = 60 . . . (i)
r r3
a
ar 3 +
and r 3 = 18
2
a
⇒ ar 3 + = 36 . . . (ii)
r3
Now, from Eq. (i), we have
a a
( ar + ) + ar 3 + = 60
r r3
1
⇒ a ( r + ) + 36 = 60 [from Eq. (ii)]
r
1
⇒ a ( r + ) = 24 . . . (iii)
r

On dividing Eq. (iii) by Eq. (ii), we get

1
a(r3 + )
r 3 = 36
1 24
a(r + )
r

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