CGPET 2011

Solved Paper

Question 1
If in expression X = 3Y 2 , the dimensions of X and Z are same as the
dimensions of capacity and magnetic field respectively, the dimensional
formula of Y is

Options:

A. [ M −3L −2T −4A −1]

B. [ ML −2T 4]

C. [ M −3L −2T 4A 4]

D. [ M −3L −2T 8A 4]

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
Given, X = 3YZ 2
[ X]
∴ Dimensions of Y =
[ 3Z 2]
[ M −1L −2T 4A 2]
=
[ MT −2A −1] 2
[ M −1L −2T 4A 2]
=
[ M 2T −4A −2]
= [ M −3L −2T 8A 4]

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Question 2
If L , C , R are respectively the inductance, capacitance and resistance,
the quantities of dimensions same as of frequency are

Options:

1 R 1
A. , and
√LC L RC
L
B. √LC, and RC
R
L C
C. √ , LR and
C R
 C 1 R
D. √ , and
L LR C
Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
1
Dimension of
√LC
1
=
[ ML 2T −2A −2] 1 ∕ 2[ M −1L −2T 4A 2] 1 ∕ 2
1
= = [ T −1]
[ T]
R [ ML 2T −3A −2]
Dimension of = = [ T −1]
L [ ML 2T −2A −2]
1
Dimension of
RC
1
= = [ T −1]
[ ML 2T −3A −2] [ M −1L −2T 4A 2]
Dimension of frequency = [ T −1]
1 R 1
Hence , and have the same dimension as frequency.
√LC L RC

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Question 3
The SI unit of thermal capacity is

Options:

A. Joule

B. Joule/kilogramme

C. Joule/kelvin

D. Joule/kelvin kilogramme

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
The SI unit of thermal capacity is joule/kelvin.

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Question 4
An object travels in a straight line one-third of the total distance with
velocity v1 , second one-third distance with velocity v2 and the rest one-
third distance with velocity v3 . The average velocity of object will be

Options:
 v1 + v2 + v3
A.
3
v1v2 + v2v3 + v3v1
B.
3v1v2v3

C. √v1v2v3

3v1v2v3
D.
v1v2 + v2v3 + v3v1

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
An object travels in a straight line one-third of the total distance with velocity v1 . Second one third distance with velocity
v2 and the rest one third distance with velocity v3 . The average velocity
3v1v2v3
vav =
v1v2 + v2v3 + v3v1

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Question 5
A ball is projected at an angle θ upwards from horizontal. The true
statement is
©

Options:

A. at each point of flight vertical component of momentum remains constant

B. at each point of flight horizontal component of momentum remains constant

C. at the highest point of flight, potential energy is minimum

D. at the highest point of flight, kinetic energy is zero

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
A ball is projected at an angle theta upward from horizontal, then at each point of flight horizontal component of
momentum remain constant.

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Question 6
A packet of mass m is dropped from an aeroplane moving at a height h
above the ground with a horizontal velocity u . If g is the acceleration
due to gravity, the kinetic energy possessed by the packet on reaching
the ground will be

©
Options:

A. mgh
1
B. mu 2 + mgh
2
1
C. mu 2 − mgh
2
1
D. mgh − mu 2
2
Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:

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Question 7
In the diagram below, a block A of mass 10 kg rests on a horizontal
table. A massless string attached with it passes over a frictionless pulley
attached at the end of table with another block B at its free end. If
coefficient of friction between the block A and table surface is 0.2, the
minimum mass of block B needed to start motion in block A is

Options:
A. 2 kg

B. 0.2 kg

C. 5 kg

D. 10 kg

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
mB
Coefficient of friction µs =
mA
mB
0.2 =
10
mB = 0.2 × 10
mB = 2.0 kg
Therefore the minimum mass of block B needed to start motion in block A is 2.0 kg .

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Question 8
The fundamental Newton's law of motion is

Options:

A. F = ma

B. F = 0 if a = 0

C. F12 = − F21

d
D. F = (mv)
dt
Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
Newton's second law
d
F= (mv)
dt
This is called fundamental Newton's law of motion because Newton's first and third law can be generated by this.

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Question 9
In the diagram below, a body of mass M = 5 kg placed on a horizontal
surface is pulled by a force F = 40N in a direction making an angle 30 ∘
with the horizontal. If g = 10ms −2 and coefficient of friction between
the body and surface is 0.2, the acceleration acquired by the body will
be
Options:

A. 5.75ms −2

B. 8.0ms −2

C. 3.17ms −2

D. 10.0ms −2

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
Kinetic friction k = µk R
= 0.2( mg − F sin 30 ∘ )
1
= 0.2( 5 × 10 − 40 × )
2
= 6N ∘
ma = F cos 30 − µk R
F cos 30 − 6
a = m
√
40 × 3 − 6
2
a =
5
20√3 − 6
a = = 5.73ms −2
5

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Question 10
A particle of mass m is moving in a circular path of radius r with
angular momentum L. The centripetal force acting on the particle is

Options:

A. L ∕ mr 2

B. L 2 ∕ mr 2

C. L 2 ∕ mr 3

D. L 2 ∕ m 2r 2

Answer: C
Solution:

Solution:
Angular momentum L = mvr
mv 2
Centripetal force F =
r
m 2v 2r 2
F =
mr
L2
F =
mr 3

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Question 11
A particle of mass m is projected with velocity v at an angle 45 ∘ with
the horizontal. The magnitude of angular momentum of the particle
about the point of projection, at highest point of flight is

Options:

A. mv 2 ∕ 2g

B. mv 3 ∕ 2√g

C. mv 3 ∕ 4√2g

D. Zero

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:

v 2sin 245 ∘
Maximum height H =
2g
v2
=
4g
Momentum of particle at the highest point
p = mv cos θ = mv cos 45 ∘
mv
=
√2
Angular momentum = pH
mv v2
= ×
√2 4g
mv 3
=
4√2g

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Question 12
On removing the concentric circular part of radius r from a disc of
radius R , an annular disc of mass M is obtained. The moment of inertia
of this annular disc about an axis normal to its plane and passing
through its centre of gravity is

Options:

1
A. M( R 2 + r 2)
2
1
B. M( R 2 − r 2)
2
1
C. M( R 4 + r 4)
2
1
D. M( R 4 − r 4)
2
Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
The moment of inertia of annular disc about an axis normal to its plane and passing through its centre of gravity is
1
m( R 2 + r 2) .
2

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Question 13
A body is moved from rest in a straight line by means of a machine
supplying constant power. The distance S moved by the body in time t is
proportional to

Options:

A. t 1 ∕ 4

B. t 3 ∕ 4

C. t 3 ∕ 2

D. t 2

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
Power = Fv = P = constant
 dv
or m v =P
dt
P
⇒ vdv = m dt
v2 P
⇒ = mt + A
2
⇒ v = 0 at t = 0, so A = 0
2 Pt 1 ∕ 2
∴ v =( m )
2P 1 ∕ 2 2 3 ∕ 2
⇒S =( m) ⋅ t +B
3
∵ t = 0, s = 0, so , B = 0
8P 1 ∕ 2 3 ∕ 2
S =( ) t
9m
S ∝t 3 ∕ 2

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Question 14
A body of mass 5.0 kg is moving with linear momentum 10 kg − ms −1 . A
force of 0.2N is applied on the body for 10 s in the direction of motion of
body. The increase in kinetic energy of body will be

Options:

A. 2.8J

B. 3.2J

C. 3.6J

D. 4.4J

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
Mass of body m = 5.0 kg
P = 10 kg − ms −1
F = 0.2N
and t = 10 s
∵ P = mu
P 10
∴ u= m = = 2m ∕ s
5
v = u + at
F F
v = u + mt ( ∵ a = m)
0.2
v =2+ × 10 = 2.4
5
The increase in kinetic energy
1
= m( v 2 − u 2)
2
1
= × 5[ ( 2.4) 2 − ( 2) 2]
2
1
= × 5[ 5.76 − 4] = 4.4J
2

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Question 15
Work needed to move a particle of mass m from the surface of a solid
sphere of mass M and radius R to its centre will be
 ©

Options:

GMm
A.
R
2 GMm
B.
R
GMm
C.
3R
GMm
D.
2R
Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
GMm
Work done against the gravitational force by particle of mass m is
R
where M is the mass of sphere and R is the radius of sphere.

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Question 16
A particle of mass m is placed at each of the three corners of an
equilateral triangle of side a. The particles revolve in circular orbits
under the influence of mutual gravitational force such that they always
lie at the vertices of the triangle. The velocity of each particle is

Options:

Gm
A. √
a
2 Gm
B. √
a
Gm
C. √
2a
3 Gm
D. √
2 a
Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
 Gmm
As the gravitational force between any two particles is F = , the resultant force on each.
a2
Particle due to the other two
FR = √F 2 + F 2 + 2F 2 cos 60 ∘
G2
FR = √3F = √3 2
a
a
∵ AD =
2
∴ BD = √AB 2 − AD 2
a 2 √3a
BD = √a 2 − ( ) =
2 2
√3a 2 a
and radius BO = AO = OC = × =
2 3 √3
mv 2 √3Gm 2
=
r a2
mv 2 √3G 2
a = a2
√3
√ Gm
⇒ v=
a

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Question 17
The relationship between Young's modulus Y, bulk modulus K and
modulus of rigidity η is

Options:

9ηK
A. Y =
η + 3K

B. Y = 9η K( K + 3η )
9YK
C. η =
3K + Y
3ηK
D. Y =
9η + K

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
The relationship between Young's modulus Y, bulb modulus K and modulus of rigidity η is
9ηK
Y=
η + 3K

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Question 18
Two soap bubbles of radii 2 mm and 4 mm coalesce to form a double
bubble. The radius of its internal common interface will be

Options:

A. 2 mm

B. 4 mm

C. 6 mm

D. 3 mm

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
The radius of its internal common interface
r1r2
r =
r1 − r2
2×4 8
= =
4−2 2
= 4 mm
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Question 19
The rate of flow of liquid through a capillary tube under a constant
pressure difference is Q . On doubling the length of tube and reducing
the diameter of tube to half, the rate of flow will become
©

Options:

Q
A.
4
Q
B.
8
Q
C.
32
D. 16Q

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
Rate of flow of liquid
π pr 4
∴ Q=
8η 1
r 4
πp ( )
′ 2
∴ Q =
8η × 2l
′ π pr 4
Q =
8η × 321
or
π pr 4
Q′ =
8η 1 × 32
Q
The rate of flow, Q ′ =
32

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Question 20
2 moles of a diatomic gas are mixed with 1 mole of a monoatomic gas.
The ratio of two specific heats ( γ = Cp ∕ CV ) of the mixture will be

Options:

7
A.
3
5
B.
4
19
C.
13
15
D.
19
Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
Cp
The ratio of specific heats = = γ mix
CV
µ1γ1 µ2γ2
+
γ1 − 1 γ2 − 1
=
µ1 µ2
+
γ1 − 1 γ2 − 1
For diatomic gas γ1 = 7 ∕ 5
and for a monoatomic gas γ2 = 5 ∕ 3
7 5
2× 1×
5 3
+
7 5
− 1 ( − 1)
5 3
∴ γ mix
2 1
+
7 5
( − 1) ( − 1)
5 3
7 5
+
1 2 19
= =
10 3 13
+
2 2

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Question 21
If work is obtained from 1 cal heat, the amount of work obtained will be
(J = 4.18J ∕ cal)

Options:

A. 4.18J

B. more than 4.18J

C. less than 4.18J

D. Nothing can be said

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
Work W = JQ
= 4.18 × 1
W = 4.18J

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Question 22
An ideal engine is working between temperatures 400K and 300K . It
absorbs 600 cal heat from the source. The work obtained per cycle from
the engine is
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Options:

A. 630J

B. 630 cal

C. 2400 cal

D. zero

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
W T2
=1−
Q1 T1
W 300
=1−
600 400
400 − 300 600 × 100
W = 600[ ]= = 150 cal
400 400
W = 150 × 4.2 = 630J

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Question 23
A particle is executing simple harmonic motion with a frequency f . The
frequency of oscillations of its kinetic energy will be

Options:

f
A.
2

B. f

C. 2f

D. zero

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
y = a sin ft
dy
v= = af cos ft
dt
1
Kinetic energy K = mv 2
2
1
= ma 2f 2cos 2 ft
2
1
= ma 2f 2( 1 + cos 2 ft)
2
Therefore, the frequency of oscillations of its kinetic energy will be 2f .

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Question 24
The wavelength of light emitted from a star is 4320Å . If radius of star is
7 × 108m and period of its rotational motion is 22 days, the Doppler's
displacement will be

Options:

A. 0.033Å

B. 0.33Å

C. 3.3Å

D. 33Å

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
Doppler's displacement
v
∆λ = λ ⋅
c
λ 2π
= ⋅r ×( )
c T
4320 × 7 × 108 × 2 × 3.14
= = 0.033Å
3 × 108 × 22 × 86400

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Question 25
In double slit experiment with sodium light ( λ = 5890Å ), the angular
width of interference fringes is 0.20 ∘ . The change in wavelength
required to increase the angular width by 10 % will be

Options:

A. increase of 589Å

B. decrease of 589Å

C. increase of 6479Å

D. decrease of 6479Å

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
λ
Angular width of fringe θ =
d
θ ∝λ
 θ1 λ1
∴ =
θ2 λ2
When the angular width is increased by 1 % .
10
θ2 = 0.20 + 0.20 × = 0.22
100
0.20 5890
∴ =
0.22 λ2
5890 × 0.22
λ2 =
0.20
λ = 6479Å
Therefore change in wavelength
λ = λ2 − λ1
= 6479 − 5890
= 589Å (increase)

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Question 26
In experiment of finding the focal length of a convex lens by two-pin
method, the u-v graph obtained by the student will be as
©

Options:

A.

B.

C.
D.

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
When u → f, v → ∞ and when u → ∞ , v → f
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Question 27
For a glass prism of refractive index 1.5, the angle of minimum
deviation is equal to the refracting angle of prism. The refracting angle
of prism will be

Options:
A. 62 ∘

B. 41 ∘

C. 82 ∘

D. 31 ∘

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
A + δm
sin
2
Refractive index µ =
A
sin
2
2A
sin
2
µ = ( ∵ δm = A)
A
sin
2
sin A
µ =
A
sin
2
A A
2sin ⋅ cos
2 2
1.5 =
A
sin
2
1.5 A
= cos
2 2
A 3
cos =
2 4
A
cos = cos 41.4
2
A
= 41.4
2
A = 82.8 ∘

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Question 28
In a compound microscope, length of the tube is 10 cm and focal
lengths of objective and eye lens are respectively 0.5 cm and 1.0 cm . The
magnifying power of microscope will be nearly

Options:

A. 5

B. 23

C. 166

D. 444

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
Given, L = 10 cm
f0 = 0.5 cm and fc = 1.0 cm
Magnifying power of microscope
L ⎛ D⎞
MD =
fO ⎜⎝ fe ⎟⎠
10 25
MD = ( ) = 20( 25) = 500
0.5 1
Here the magnifying power of microscope will be nearly 444 .

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Question 29
A straight wire carrying current I is bent in form of a circle. If length of
wire is L, its magnetic moment will be

Options:

IL
A.
4π

IL 2
B.
4π

I 2L 2
C.
4π
LI 2
D.
4π
Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:

When a straight wire is bent in form of circle, Circumference of circle = 2π r = L

Area of circle A = π r 2
L2 L
A =π [ ∵γ = ]
4π 2 2π
L 2
A=
4π
IL 2
Magnetic moment M = IA =
4π

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Question 30
A condenser of capacity C is charged to a potential V. The electric flux
passing through a closed surface surrounding the condenser will be

Options:

CV
A.
ε0
2 CV
B. ε0
CV
C.
2ε0

D. zero

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
q
Electric flux, φ = ε
0
CV
φ = ε ( ∵ q = CV)
0

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Question 31
The electric potential at a point is V = −5x + 3y + 15z volt, where x , y
and z are in metres. The magnitude of electric field will be
©

Options:

A. 3√2Vm −1

B. 4√2Vm −1

C. 5√2Vm −1

D. 7Vm −1

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
Electric potential V = −5x + 3y + √15z
dV
Electric field Ex = − = −5
dx
dV
Ey = − = −3
dy
dV
E2 = − = − √15
dz
E = √Ex2 + Ey2 + Ez2
= √( −5) 2 + ( −3) 2 + ( − √15) 2
E = 7V ∕ m
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Question 32
In the diagram below, area of each plate is A and separation between
two consecutive plates is d, which is filled with air. The equivalent
capacity between the points a and b is
 ©

Options:

ε0A
A.
d
2ε0A
B.
d
3ε0A
C.
d
4ε0A
D.
d
Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
Given arrangement is equivalent to combination of three capacitors.
ε0A
Therefore, capacity = 3C = 3
d

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Question 33
Two wires A and B are of same lengths but different radii made up of
copper and iron respectively. They carry same current under the same
potential difference. If specific resistance of copper and iron is
1.7 × 10−8Ω m and 1.0 × 10−7Ω m respectively, the ratio of their radii
rB ∕ rA will be

Options:

A. 1.2

B. 2.4

C. 3.6

D. 4.8

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
ρl
Resistance of wire R = or
A
RA
1= ρ
AV V
1= [ ∵R = ]
ρI I
A and B have same length, same current and same potential difference.
 ∴ 1A = 1B
A1V A V
= 2
τA I τB I
or
or
π rA2 π rB2
=
τA τB
rB2 τB 1.0 × 10−7
= =
rA2 τA 1.7 × 10−8
rB
= √5.88 = 2.4
rA

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Question 34
In the diagram below, current I drawn from the battery is
Options:

A. 0.5A

B. 0.67A

C. 0.17A

D. None of these

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
This circuit represents the Wheatstone bridge, therefore equivalent resistance
30 × 15
Req =
30 + 15
= 10Ω
5
In this circuit, current i =
10
= 0.5A

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Question 35
In the diagram below, the wire AB is of length 100 cm and resistance 3Ω
. The null point is obtained at 50 cm . The emf of cell C is
Options:

A. zero

B. 0.5V

C. 1.0V

D. 1.5V

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
e R
Emf of cell E = × ×1
( R + Rh + r) L
 4 3
= × × 0.5
( 3 + 8 + 1) 1
12 × 0.5
E = = 0.5V
12

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Question 36
The current flow in electrolytes is due to motion of

Options:

A. only positive ions

B. only negative ions

C. free electrons

D. both positive and negative ions

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
The current flow in electrolytes is due to motion both positive and negative ions.

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Question 37
1 kWh is equal to

Options:

A. 3.6 × 106J

B. 3.6 × 104J

C. 3.6 × 103J

D. 6 × 10−4J

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:

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Question 38
An ideal voltmeter has resistance

Options:

A. zero

B. very low

C. very high

D. infinite

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
An ideal voltmeter has resistance infinite.

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Question 39
The SI unit of magnetic dipole moment is

Options:

A. Am −1

B. Am 2

C. mA −1 s

D. mA −2 s

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
Magnetic dipole moment = NiA where i is current and A is area of coil.
∴ The SI unit of magnetic moment is Am 2 .

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Question 40
The emf induced in a coil of area A due to change in magnetic flux in a
magnetic field B is given as

Options:
 dB
A. e = − A ⋅
dt
dA
B. e = − B ⋅
dt
d
C. e = − (B ⋅ A)
dt
d
D. e = − (A × B)
dt
Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
The emf induced in a coil of area A due to change in magnetic flux in a magnetic field B is given as
dA
E = −B
dt

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Question 41
Lenz's law is based on

Options:

A. conservation of energy

B. conservation of momentum

C. conservation of mass

D. conservation of charge

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
Lenz's law is based on conservation of energy.

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Question 42
On an AC circuit, the hot wire ammeter reads current 10A . Its peak
value is

Options:

A. 10A
B. 20A

C. 14.14A

D. 7.07A

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
I0
Irms =
√2
I0 = √2Irms
= √2 × 10
= 14.14A

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Question 43
In an AC circuit with pure capacitance

Options:

A. emf leads ahead of current by π ∕ 2

B. current leads ahead of voltage by π ∕ 2

C. current lags behind the voltage by π

D. voltage lags behind the current by π

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
In an AC circuit with pure capacitance, current leads ahead of voltage by π ∕ 2.

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Question 44
Light rays of frequency v are made incident on a substance of threshold
frequency v0 . The kinetic energy of photoelectron emitted can be

Options:

A. hv

B. hv0

C. hv − hv0
D. hv + hv0

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
Kinetic energy of photoelectron
Kmax = h( v − v0)

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Question 45
The specific charge of electron is

Options:

A. 1.76 × 1011Ckg −1

B. 1.6 × 10−19Ckg −1

C. 9.1 × 10−31Ckg −1

D. 1.76 × 10−11Ckg −1

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:

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Question 46
The penetrating power of X-rays can be increased by

Options:

A. increasing the filament current

B. decreasing the filament current

C. increasing the potential on anode

D. decreasing the potential on anode

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
The penetrating power of X-rays can be increased by increasing the potential on anode.

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Question 47
The source of sun's energy is

Options:

A. nuclear fission

B. ion exchange process

C. photoelectric process

D. nuclear fusion

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
The source of sun's energy is nuclear fusion.

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Question 48
In a Bohr orbit of hydrogen atom, the ratio of kinetic energy of electron
to its potential energy is

Options:

A. 1: 2

B. 2: 1

C. −1: 2

D. −2: 1

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
kZ e 2
Potential energy of electron U =
rn
kZe 2
Kinetic energy of electron K =
2rn
K 1
∴ =
U 2

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Question 49
In the following diagram, current in 100Ω , resistor will be

Options:

A. zero

B. 10 mA

C. 20 mA

D. 50 mA

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:

Potential difference V = 3 − 1 = 2V
V
Current in 100Ω , i =
R
2
=
100
= 20 × 10−3A = 20 mA

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Question 50
The following combination of gates is equivalent to
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Options:

A. OR gate

B. NOT gate

C. XOR gate

D. NAND gate

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:

The following combination of gates is equivalent to OR gate.

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Question 51
Among the following, the group of molecules that undergoes rapid
hydrolysis is
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Options:

A. SF6, Al2Cl6, SiMe4

B. BCl3, SF6, SiCl4

C. BCl3, SiCl4, PCl5

D. SF6, Al2Cl6, SiCl4

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
BCl3, SiCl4 and PCl5 molecules undergo rapid hydrolysis.
BCl3 + 3H2O ⟶ H3BO3 + 3 HCl
boric acid
3SiF4 + 4H2O ⟶ H4SiO4 + 2H2SiF6
fluorosilicic acid
PCl5 + 4H2O ⟶ H3PO4 + 5 HCl
orthophosphoric acid

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Question 52
Nitric acid ionises slightly in HF , HNO3 + HF ⇌ H2NO3+ + F −
(Solvent)
Then

Options:

A. HNO3 and H2NO3+ are bases

B. HF and F − are bases

C. HNO3 and F − are bases

D. only HNO3 is base

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
According to Bronsted-Lowry acid is proton donor while base is proton acceptor.
HNO3 + HF ⇌ H2NO3+ + F −
base acid acid base

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Question 53
For the reaction,
2 NO(g) + Cl2(g) ⇌ 2 NOCl(g)
which relation is true ?
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Options:

A. Kp = Kc × RT

Kc
B. Kp =
RT
C. Kp = Kc ( RT ) 2

Kc
D. Kp =
( RT) 2

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
∆n
Kp = Kc ( RT) g
∆ ng = ( np − nr ) gaseous
2 NO( g) + Cl2( g) ⇌ 2 NOCl( g)
∆ ng = 2 − 3 = −1
Kp = Kc ( RT) −1
Kc
Kp =
RT

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Question 54
The following compounds have identical molecular weight. Which would
have the lowest boiling point?

Options:

A. 2-butanol

B. 2-methyl-1-propanol

C. 1, 1-dimethyl ethanol

D. 1-methoxypropane

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
For isomeric alcohols, the boiling points decrease in the order
Primary > secondary > tertiary
It is due to the fact that surface area decreases with branching and therefore van der Waals' force decreases.
Further, ethers have low boiling point, lower than that of isomeric alcohols. Hence, 1-methoxypropane has the lowest
boiling point among the given compounds.

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Question 55
Which pair of the following carbonyl compounds can be differentiated
by I2 ∕ NaOH ?

Options:
O
||
A. C6H5 − CHO andC6H5 − C − CH2 − CH3
O
||
B. C6H5 − C − CH3 and CH3 − CH2 − C − CH3
O
||
C. CH3 − CH2 − C − CH2 − CH3 and C6H5 − C − CH2 − CH3
O O
|| ||
D. C6H5 − C − CH − CH3 and C6H5 − C − CH3
||
CH3

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
O
||
Compounds containing − C − CH3 (methyl carbonyl species) give a positive iodoform test with I2 ∕ NaOH .
C6H5COCH3 + 4 NaOH + 3I2
acetophenone
⟶ C6H5 COONa + CHI3 + 3H2O + 3 NaI
yellow ppt .
O
|| I2 ∕ NaOH
C6H5 − C − CH − CH3────── ▶

No yellow ppt.

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Question 56
In the reaction sequence,

The products [ A ] and [ B ] are

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Options:

A.
CH3COCH3 ,

B. ( CH3) 3 COH, ( CH3) 2C = = CH2

C. ( CH3) 2 CHOH, CH3 CH = = CH2

D. CH3COCH3, CH3 CH = = CH2

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
Dry ether
CH3 − C ≡ = N + CH3 MgBr ────── ▶
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Question 57
Which one of the following is both nucleophilic and electrophilic?

Options:

A. CH4
B. CH3 CN

C. H2O

D. CH3 OH

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
Organic compounds containing a multiple bond between carbon and a more electronegative atom can act both as an
electrophile as well as a nucleophile.

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Question 58
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes
given below the lists.

Options:

A. (P-3), (Q-2), (R-4), (S-1)

B. (P-2), (Q-3), (R-1), (S-4)

C. (P-4), (Q-1), (R-2), (S-3)

D. (P-1), (Q-4), (R-3), (S-2)

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
Ni metal is refined by Mond process.
80 ∘ C
Ni + 4 CO ───── ▶ Ni( CO) 4
impure
200 ∘ C
───── ▶ Ni + 4 CO ↑
Pure
Cu metal is refined by electrolysis process.
Cr metal is refined by aluminothermic process.
Hg metal is refined by distillation process.

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Question 59
Which of the following two ions have the same number of unpaired
electrons ?
(1) Mn 3 +
(2) Fe 3 +
(3) Cr 3 +
(4) Co 3 +

Options:

A. (2) and (3)

B. (3) and (4)

C. (1) and (2)

D. (1) and (4)

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
Hence, Mn 3 + and Co 3 + ions have the same number of unpaired electrons.

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Question 60
The correct IUPAC name of [Pt(NH3) 3 Br(NO2) Cl] Cl is

Options:

A. triammine chlorobromonitroplatinum (IV) chloride

B. triamminebromochloronitroplatinate (IV) chloride

C. triamminebromochloronitroplatinum (IV) chloride

D. triamminebromochloronitroplatinum (II) chloride

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
[ Pt( NH3) 3 Br( NO2) Cl] Cl
Let the oxidation number of Pt is x .
x + 3( 0) − 1 − 1 − 1 − 1 = 0
x = +4
Hence, its IUPAC name is triammine bromochloronitroplatinum (IV) chloride.

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Question 61
The pair having the similar shape is

Options:

A. BF3 and NF3

B. BF4− and NH4+

C. SiCl4 and SCl4

D. CH3+ and H3O +

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
In BF4− and NH4+ both central atom is sp 3 hybridised hence, both BF4− and NH4+ have similar tetrahedral structure.

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Question 62
The wavelength of an electron having kinetic energy equal to
4.55 × 10−25J is (h = 6.6 × 10−34kgm 2 s −1 . , mass of electron
= 9.1 × 10−31 kg )

Options:

A. 7.25 × 10−7 nm

B. 725m

C. 7.25 × 10−7m

D. 7.25 × 107m

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
1
KE = mv 2
2
1
4.55 × 10−25 = × 9.1 × 10−31 × v 2
2
2 × 4.55 × 10−25
v2 =
9.1 × 10−31
v = 103m ∕ s
h
λ = mv
6.6 × 10−34
=
9.1 × 10−31 × 103
λ = 7.25 × 10−7m

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Question 63
In the carbylamine reaction, R − X is converted to R − Y via the
intermediate Z . R − X, R − Y and Z , respectively, are

Options:

A. RNH2, RNC , carbene

B. RNH2, RNC , nitrene

C. RNC, RNH2 , carbene

D. ROH, RNC , nitrene

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
In carbylamine reaction, a primary amine (aliphatic or aromatic) is warmed with chloroform and alcoholic KOH. It forms
an isocyanide or carbylamine having extremely offensive smell. In this reaction intermediate carbene is formed.
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Question 64
Which one of the following molecules has zero dipole moment?

Options:

A. NO2+

B. H2O

C. NH3

D. CO

Answer: A

Solution:
Solution:
NO2+ has linear structure with bond angle 180 ∘ . Dipole moment of symmetrical molecule is always zero because all the
bond
..
moments
..
are cancelled. Hence, the dipole moment of NO2+ is zero. Its structure is as
:O = N − O:
Molecule NO2+ H2O NH3 CO
Dipole moment (D) zero 1.84 1.46 2.1

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Question 65
A proton is converted to a neutron by
1. β − emission
2. β + emission
3. Electron capture
Which of the statements given above are correct ?

Options:

A. (1) and (2) only

B. (2) and (3) only

C. (1) and (3) only

D. (1), (2) and (3)

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
A proton is converted to a neutron by β + emission or electron capture.
1H ⟶ 1n + 0 e( β + )
1 0 +1
1H + 0 e ⟶ 1n
1 −1 0

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Question 66
The temperature of maximum density of H2O and D2O respectively are

Options:

A. 0 ∘ C and 11.6 ∘ C

B. 4 ∘ C and 0 ∘ C

C. 4 ∘ C and 11.6 ∘ C

D. 4 ∘ C and 12.5 ∘ C

Answer: C

Solution:
Solution:
The temperature of maximum density of H2O and D2O respectively are 4 ∘ C and 11.6 ∘ C .

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Question 67
Consider the following statements. The role of catalyst is to
(1) reduce the activation energy
(2) increase the activation energy
(3) increase the rate of attainment of equilibrium
(4) decrease the rate of attainment of equilibrium
Which of the statements given above are correct?

Options:

A. (2) and (4)

B. (1) and (4)

C. (1) and (3)

D. (2) and (3)

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
A catalyst decreases the activation energy of the reaction and hence, increases the rate of reaction. It increases the rate
of attainment of equilibrium.

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Question 68
A silver iodide sol has been prepared by adding slight excess of KI
solution to AgNO3 solution having the same concentration as that of KI
solution. The silver iodide sol particles are

Options:

A. positively charged

B. negatively charged

C. neutral

D. partially positively and partially negatively charged

Answer: B

Solution:
Solution:
When KI solution and AgNO3 solution of equal concentration are mixed, silver iodide sol is formed.
Since KI is in excess, the sol formed adsorbed I − ions. Thus, it is negatively charged.
AgNO3 + KI ⟶ AgI + KNO3
AgI + KI ⟶ [ AgI] x − : K +
negatively charged sol

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Question 69
P4O10 on reacting with water does not form

Options:

A. tetrametaphosphoric acid

B. phosphorus acid

C. orthophosphoric acid

D. pyrophosphoric acid

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
Phosphorus pentoxide reacts with water to form metaphosphoric acid which reacts with excess of water to give
pyrophosphoric acid and orthophosphoric acid.
2H2O 2H2O
P4O10 ───── ▶ 4HPO3 ───── ▶
phosphorus pentoxide metaphosphoric acid
2H2O
2H4P2O7 ──── ▶ 2H3PO4
pyrophosphoric acid orthophosphoric acid

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Question 70
If the molar solubility of X3B3(AlF6) 2 at 298K is x , the solubility product
K sp is

Options:

A. 18x 3

B. 27x 4

C. 27x 8

D. 2916x 8

Answer: D

Solution:
Solution:
X3B3( AlF6) 2 ⇌ 3X + 3B + 2AlF6
3x 3x 2x
K sp = [ X] 3[ B] 3[ AlF6] 2
= ( 3x) 2( 3x) 2( 2x) 2
= ( 27x 3) ( 27x 3) ( 4x 2) = 2916x 8

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Question 71
In Neptunium series
241 Pu → Am → Np → Pa → 238U ,
94 92
the order of radiation is

Options:

A. β , α , α , β

B. β , β , α , α

C. α , β , α , β

D. α , α , β , β

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
241 − β 241 −α 237
94 Pu ⟶ 95 Am ⟶ 93 Np
−α − β 233
⟶ 233
91 Pa ⟶ 92 U
Hence, In Neptunium series the order of radiation is β , α , α , β .

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Question 72
Which of the following is not a biopolyme?

Options:

A. Polysaccharide

B. Protein

C. Lipid

D. Nucleic acid

Answer: C

Solution:
Solution:
Polysaccharides are neutral polymeric compounds in which monosaccharide units are joined by glycosidic linkages.
Proteins are long polymers of amino acids linked by peptide bonds.
Nucleic acids are regarded as polynucleotides. These are the polymer of nucleotides.
Lipids are oily, fatty or waxy substances present in living organisms. Chemically, lipids are esters of long chain fatty acids
and alcohols.

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Question 73
The boiling points of three isomeric pentanes 1,2 and 3 are
(1) 9.5 ∘ C
(2) 28 ∘ C
(3) 36 ∘ C
1,2 and 3 are respectively

Options:

A. n-pentane, iso-pentane, neo-pentane

B. iso-pentane, neo-pentane, n -pentane

C. n-pentane, neo-pentane, iso-pentane

D. neo-pentane, iso-pentane, n -pentane

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
In a group of isomeric compounds, the normal compound always has the highest boiling point and generally, the more
the branching, lower is the boiling point.

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Question 74
Indicate the pair whose one member has the highest and other has the
lowest electronegativity

Options:

A. I and F

B. Fr and Li

C. K and Cs
D. F and Fr

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
Electronegativity decreases on moving down the group and increases along a period. Hence, F has the highest and Fr
has the lowest electronegativity.

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Question 75
Atomic numbers of elements X, Y and Z are 50,78 and 60 respectively.
These elements are placed in modern long form of Periodic Table
respectively in

Options:

A. p-block, d-block and f-block

B. p-block, d-block and s-block

C. s-block, p-block and d-block

D. s-block, d-block and f-block

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
The electronic configurations of X, Y and Z are as
X( 50) : [ Kr] 4d 10, 5 s 25p 2
Y( 78) : [ Xe] 4f 14, 5d 9, 6 s 1
Z( 60) : [ Xe] 4f 4, 6 s 2
Hence, these elements are placed in long form of Periodic Table respectively in p-block, d-block and f-block.

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Question 76
Consider the following statements.
(1) Fuel cells are voltaic cell which convert electrical energy of fuel into
chemical energy.
(2) Fuel cells are galvanic cells which convert chemical energy of fuel
into electrical energy.
(3) The efficiency of H2 − O2 fuel cell is approximately 25 % .
(4) Fuel cells do not cause pollution problem.
Among these, the correct statements are

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Options:

A. (2) and (3) only

B. (1) and (4) only

C. (2) and (4) only

D. (2), (3) and (4) only

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
A fuel cell is a galvanic cell in which one of the reactants is a traditional fuel such as CH4 or H2 . Fuel cells convert
chemical energy of fuel into electrical energy. Fuel cells do not cause pollution problems. These cells converts 74 % of
chemical energy into electrical energy.

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Question 77
Which of the following relationships is correct?

Options:

T ∆S ∘ − ∆H ∘
A. k =
RT
∆H ∘ − T ∆S ∘
B. k =
RT
T ∆S ∘ − ∆H ∘
C. ln k =
RT
∆H ∘ − T ∆S ∘
D. ln k =
RT
Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
∆ G ∘ = −RT ln k
∆G ∘ = ∆H ∘ − T ∆S ∘
−RT ln k = ∆ H∘∘ − T ∆ S ∘
RT ln k = T ∆∘S − ∆∘H ∘
T ∆S − ∆H
ln k =
RT

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Question 78
The thermal decomposition of a compound is of first order. If a sample
of the compound decomposes 50 % in 120 min , what time will it take to
undergo 90 % decomposition?
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Options:

A. Nearly 400 min

B. Nearly 45 min

C. Nearly 480 min

D. Nearly 240 min

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
2.303 [ A] 0
k= log
t [ A]
Let [ A] 0 = 100, [ A] = 100 − 50 = 50
2.303 100
k= log
120 50
2.303
k= log 2
120
= 0.00578min −1
If [ A] = 100 − 90 = 10 then
2.303 [ A] 0
t= log
k [ A]
2.303 100
= log
0.00578 10
= 398.44 min ≈ 400 min

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Question 79
What is the half-life of Na − 24, if 2 × 10−4g sample of it disintegrates at
the rate of 7.0 × 1012 atoms per second?

Options:

A. 4.97 × 106 s

B. 4.97 × 105 s

C. 0.497 × 105 s

D. 4.97 × 104 s

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
6.02 × 1023 × 2 × 10−4
N=
24
= 5.02 × 1018 atoms
dN
− = kN
dt
7.0 × 1012 = k × 5.02 × 1018
7.0 × 1012
k= = 1.4 × 10−6
5.02 × 1018
 0.693 0.693
t1 ∕ 2 = = = 4.97 × 105 s
k 1.4 × 10−6

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Question 80
Energy of activation of an endothermic reaction is

Options:

A. negative

B. positive

C. zero

D. Cannot be predicted

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
For endothermic reaction

Ea = Ea ′ + ∆ H
ie, Ea > ∆ H
Hence, energy of activation of an endothermic reaction is positive.

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Question 81
Chlorine reacts with carbon disulphide in presence of I2 catalyst to form

Options:

A. CHCl3

B. CHI3

C. CCl4

D. C2H5 Cl

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
Chlorine reacts with carbon disulphide in the presence of I2 catalyst to form carbon tetrachloride.
I2
CS2 + 3Cl2─── ▶ CCl4 + S2Cl2
Sulphur
monochloride
S2Cl2 formed further reacts with CS2 to form more CCl4 .

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Question 82
The sample with largest number of atoms is

Options:

A. 1gO2( g)

B. 1g Ni( s )

C. 1gB( s )

D. 1gN2( g)

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
No. of atoms in 1g of
1
O2( g) = 2 × × 6.023 × 1023
32
= 0.38 × 10 23
No. of atoms in 1g of
 1
Ni( s ) = × 6.023 × 1023
58.2
= 0.10 × 10 23
No. atoms in 1g of
1
B( s ) = × 6.023 × 1023
10.8
= 0.56 × 1023
No. of atoms in 1g of
1
N2( g) = 2 × × 6.023 × 1023
28
= 0.43 × 1023
Thus, 1g B ( s ) contains the largest number of atoms.

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Question 83
The electronic configuration of P in H3PO4

Options:

A. 1s 22s 2, 2p 6, 3s 23p 6

B. 1 s 2, 2 s 2, 2p 63 s 2

C. 1s 2, 2s 22p 6

D. 1s 2, 2s 2, 2p 6, 3s 23p 3

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
In H3PO4, P is present as P 5 +
The electric configuration of P atom
P( 15) : 1 s 2, 2 s 2, 2p 6, 3 s 23p 3
P 5 + = 1 s 2, 2 s 2, 2p 6
Thus, the electronic configuration of P in H3PO4 is 1 s 2, 2 s 2, 2p 6 .

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Question 84
Pick out the isoelectronic structures from the following
CH3+ ; H3O + ; NH3; CH3−
I II III IV
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Options:

A. I and II

B. I and III

C. I and IV

D. II, III and IV

Answer: D
Solution:

Solution:
Isoelectronic structures have same number of electrons.
Number of electrons in CH3+ = 6 + 3 − 1 = 8
Number of electrons in H3O + = 3 + 8 − 1 = 10
Number of electrons in NH3 = 7 + 3 = 10
Number of electrons in CH3− = 6 + 3 + 1 = 10
Hence, H3O + , NH3 and CH3− are isoelectronic structures.

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Question 85
Doping of silicon with boron leads to

Options:

A. n-type semiconductor

B. p-type semiconductor

C. superconductor

D. insulator

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
Doping of silicon with group- 13 elements such as B, Al , or Ga gives p-type semiconductors.

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Question 86
The flame colours of metal ions are due to

Options:

A. Schottky defect

B. Frenkel defect

C. metal excess defect

D. metal deficiency defect

Answer: C

Solution:
Solution:
The flame colours of metal ions are due to
metal excess defect.
Example
non-stoichiometric sodium chloride is yellow, non-stoichiometric potassium chloride is violet.

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Question 87
The percentage composition by weight of an aqueous solution of a
solute (molar mass 150) which boils at 373.26K(kb = 0.52) is

Options:

A. 7

B. 6

C. 9

D. 15

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
∆ Tb = Kb × m
0.26 = 0.52m
m = 0.5
0.5 mole is present in 1000g of the solvent. or 0.5 × 150g = 75g is present in 1000g of the solvent.
Hence, weight of solution = 1075g
75
% by weight = × 100 ≈ 7 %
1075

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Question 88
Solutions P , Q , R and S are respectively 0.1M glucose,
0.05M NaCl, 0.05MBaCl2 and 0.1M AlCl3 . Which one of the following pairs
is isotonic?

Options:

A. P and Q

B. Q and R

C. P and S

D. P and R

Answer: A

Solution:
Solution:
Isotonic solutions have equal concentrations of particles. For isotonic solution
π = iC
For glucose, π = 1 × 0.1 = 0.1
For NaCl, π = 2 × 0.05 = 0.1
Hence, 0.1M glucose and 0.05M NaCl solutions are isotonic.

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Question 89
In which one of the following reactions, nitrogen is not reduced?

Options:

A. NO2 → NO2−

B. NO3− → NO

C. NO3− → NH4+

D. NH4+ → N2

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
Increase in oxidation number is defined as oxidation while decrease in oxidation number is defined as reduction.
+4 +3
NO2 ⟶ NO2− (Reduction)
+5 +2
NO3− ⟶ NO (Reduction)
+5 −3
NO3− ⟶ NH4+ (Reduction)
−3 0
NH4+ ⟶ N2 (Oxidation)

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Question 90
Which one of the following is the strongest base?

Options:

A. 2, 4, 6-trinitroaniline

B. 2, 4, 6-trinitro-N, N-dimethyl aniline

C. N, N-dimethyl aniline

D. Aniline

Answer: B

Solution:
Solution:
In 2, 4, 6-trinitro-N, N-dimethylaniline, the bulky nitro substituents at o-position throw the p-orbital of N -atom containing
the lone pair of electrons out of the plane of the p-orbitals of the benzene ring. As a result delocalisation of nitrogen
electrons on the ring cannot occur. In other words, these electrons are readily available for protonation and hence, it is
much stronger base than 2,4 , 6-trinitroaniline, aniline and N, N -dimethylaniline where delocalisation is not inhibited by
resonance.

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Question 91
Which one of the following is the best reagent to accomplish the
following conversion ?
?
CH3CH2 Br ⟶ CH3 − CH3

Options:

A. NaBH4

B. Na ∣ ether

C. Zn ∣ C2H5 OH

D. Mg followed by H3O +

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
Reduction of alkyl halides by dissolving metals e.g., zinc and acetic acid or dil. HCl , zinc and NaOH , zinc-copper couple
and ethanol gives the alkane.
Zn − Cu ∕ C2H5 OH
CH3CH2 Br ───────── ▶ CH3 − CH3
Mechanism
Zn ⟶ Zn 2 + + 2e −
CH3CH2 − Br + e − ⟶ CH3CH2● + Br −
CH3CH2● + e − ⟶ CH2CH2 : −
CH3CH2 : − + C2H5 OH ⟶
CH3 − CH3 + C2H5O −

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Question 92
Which of the following statements is true?

Options:

A. All proteins act as biocatalyst

B. Denaturation of protein changes the primary structure of protein

C. C-terminal amino acid in proteins is determined by Edman degradation

D. The pleated sheet structure of proteins was determined by Pauling

Answer: D
Solution:

Solution:
All proteins are not biocatalysts. Denaturation of proteins affects only secondary and fertiary structures. The most
commonly used method for determining the C-terminal amino acid residue in a protein is hydrazinolysis. In this method,
protein is treated with anhydrous hydrazine at 373K when all amino acid residues except C -terminal one is converted
into amino acid hydrazides. The mixture of products is subjected to chromatography. On elution the strongly basic
hydrazides are retained, but the free amino acid is eluted. By identifying the free amino acid the C-terminal amino acid
residue of a protein can be determined.
The first β -pleated sheet structure was proposed by ω . Astburry while a refined version was proposed by Linus pauling
and Robert corey.

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Question 93
The given reaction is called as

Options:

A. Schmidt rearrangement

B. Curtius rearrangement

C. Hofmann rearrangement

D. Lossen rearrangement

Answer: A
Solution:

Solution:
Schmidt reaction converts RCOOH into RNH2

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Question 94
Which of the following contains thymine?

Options:

A. m-RNA

B. r-RNA

C. t-RNA

D. None of the above

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
RNA contains cytosine and uracil as pyrimidine bases and guanine and adenine as purine bases. Thymine is not present
in RNA.

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Question 95
The functional groups present in aspirin are

Options:

A. OH, NHCOCH3

B. OC2H5, COOH

C. COOH, OCOCH3

D. OH, OCOCH3

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
Acetyl salicylic acid or 2-acetoxy benzoic acid is known as aspirin. It contains - COOH and −OCOCH3 group. Its structure
is as

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Question 96
The coordination number and oxidation state of Cr in K3[Cr(C2O4) 3] are
respectively

Options:

A. 6 and +3

B. 3 and 0

C. 4 and +2

D. 3 and +3

Answer: A

Solution:
Solution:
Coordination number is the number of ligands in the coordination sphere of the complex compound. Oxalate ion
( C2O42 − ) is a bidentate ligand, hence coordination number of Cr in K3[ Cr( C2O4) 3] is 6 .
Let the oxidation number of Cr is x .
3 + x + 3( −2) = 0
3+x −6=0
x −3=0
x =3

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Question 97
The equivalent weight of MnSO4 is equal to its molecular weight when it
is converted to

Options:

A. Mn2O3

B. MnO2

C. MnO4−

D. MnO42 −

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
Oxidation number of Mn in MnSO4 is +2.
Oxidation number of Mn in Mn2O3 is +3.
Change in oxidation number = 3 − 2 = 1
Equivalent weight
molecular weight
=
total change in oxidation number of Mn
molecular weight
Equivalent weight =
1
Equivalent weight = molecular weight

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Question 98
The mineral from which potassium permanganate is manufactured

Options:

A. manganite, Mn2O3 ⋅ H2O

B. pyrolusite, MnO2

C. Both (a) and (b)

D. None of the above

Answer: B
Solution:

Solution:
Potassium permanganate is prepared from mineral pyrolusite ( MnO2) .

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Question 99
Which one of the following hydrocarbons has octane number 100 ?

Options:

A. 2, 2, 3-trimethylpentane

B. 2, 3, 3-trimethylpentane

C. 2, 2, 4trimethylpentane

D. 2, 3, 4-trimethylpentane

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
The octane number of iso-octane (2, 2, 4-trimethyl pentane) is 100 . The quality of a petrol sample can be expressed in
terms of octane number.

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Question 100
Which one of the following gases has both oxidising as well as reducing
property?
 ©

Options:

A. CO

B. SO2

C. H2S

D. PH3

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
Sulphur dioxide ( SO2) gas has both oxidising as well as reducing property. It reduces acidified Cr2O72 − into green Cr 3 + .
K2Cr2O7 + 3SO2 + H2SO4 ⟶ K2SO4
+ Cr2( SO4) 3 + H2O
It oxidises H2S to S .
2H2S + SO2 ⟶ 2H2O + S

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Question 101
Evaluate
6 2kπ 2kπ
∑ ( sin − i cos )
k =1 7 7

Options:

A. 2i

B. −i

C. i

D. −2i

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
6
2kπ 2kπ
( sin − i cos )
k =1 7 7

⎡ 6 2kπ 2kπ ⎤
= −i ⎢ ( cos + isin )
⎣k = 1 7 7 ⎥⎦
 2π 2π
= − i [ ( cos + isin )
7 7

4π 4π
+( cos + isin )
7 7
12π 12π
+ . . . + ( cos + isin )]
7 7
2π 4π 6π 8π 10π 12π
= − i [ cos( + + + + + ).
7 7 7 7 7 7
2π 4π 6π 8π 10π 12π
+ isin ( + + + + + )]
7 7 7 7 7 7
42π 42π
= − i [ cos + isin )
7 7
= − i [ cos 6 π + isin 6π ]
= − i [ cos 6 π ] = − i [ −1] = i

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Question 102
b +a b +c
If a , b , c are in HP , then the value of + is
b −a b −c
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Options:

A. 0

B. 1

C. 2

D. 3

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
Since a , b , c are in HP.
2 ac
∴ b=
a +c
b +a b +c
Now, +
b −a b −c
2ac 2ac
+a +c
a +c a +c
= +
2ac 2ac
−a −c
a +c a +c
3ac + a 2 3ac + c 2
= 2
+
ac − a ac − c 2
3c + a 3a + c
= c −a + a −c
3c + a − 3a − c 2( c − a )
= c −a = c −a =2

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Question 103
If x 2 − 4x + log1 ∕ 2a = 0 does not have two distinct real roots, then
maximum value of a is

Options:
 1
A. −
4
1
B.
16
1
C.
4

D. None of these

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
Since, given equation does not have two distinct real roots. Therefore,
D <0
16 − 4log1 ∕ 2a < 0
⇒ 4log1 ∕ 2a > 16
⇒ log1 ∕ 2a > 4
1 4
⇒a <( )
2
1
⇒a <
16

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Question 104
A polygon has 44 diagonals. Find the number of sides.

Options:

A. 8

B. 10

C. 11

D. 13

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
Number of diagonals in a polygon of n sides is
n( n − 3)
2
n( n − 3)
∴ = 44
2
⇒ n( n − 3) = 88 = 11 × 8
∴ n = 11

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Question 105
The coefficient of x 4 in the expansion of log(1 + 3x + 2x 2) is
 ©

Options:

16
A.
3
16
B. −
3
17
C.
4
17
D. −
4
Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
log( 1 + 3x + 2x 2)
( 3x + 2x 2) 2 ( 3x + 2x 2) 3
= ( 3x + 2x 2) − +
2 3
( 3x + 2x 2) 4
− +...
4
In this expansion, the coefficient of x 4
1 1 1
= − ( 4) + ( 54) − ( 81)
2 3 4
81
= −2 + 18 −
4
81
= 16 −
4
17
=−
4

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Question 106
⎡ 1 tan x ⎤ T −1
If A = ⎢ ⎥⎦, then the value of |A A | is
⎣ −tan x 1

Options:

A. cos 4 x

B. sec 2x

C. −cos 4 x

D. 1

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
We have,
 ⎡ 1 tan x ⎤
A =⎢ ⎥
⎣ −tan x 1 ⎦
⎡ 1 −tan x ⎤
Now, A T = ⎢ ⎥
⎣ tan x 1 ⎦
⎡ 1 tan x ⎤
adj( A) = ⎢ ⎥
⎣ −tan x 1 ⎦
1
and A −1 = ( adj A)
|A|
1 ⎡ 1 −tan x ⎤
= 2 ⎢ ⎥
sec x ⎣ tan x 1 ⎦
Now, |A T A −1 |
| 1 ⎡ 1 −tan x ⎤⎡ 1 −tan x ⎤
= | 2 ⎢ ⎥ ⎢ ⎥|
| sec x ⎣ tan x 1 ⎦⎣ tan x 1 ⎦
| ⎡ 2 ⎤
1 1 − tan x −tan x − tan x
= | ⎥|
|| sec 2x ⎢ ⎣ tan x + tan x 1 − tan 2x ⎦
1 ⎡ 2
1 − tan x −2 tan x ⎤
= ⎢ ⎥
sec 2x ⎣ 2 tan x 1 − tan 2x ⎦
( 1 − tan 2x ) 2 + 4tan 2x
=
sec 2x
( 1 + tan 2x ) 2
=
sec 2x
= sec 2x

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Question 107
In a △ ABC , if cot A cot B cot C > 0, then the triangle is

Options:

A. acute angled

B. right angled

C. obtuse angled

D. does not exist

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
Since, cot A cot B cot C > 0
∴ cot A, cot B and cot C are positive.
⇒ Triangle is acute angled.

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Question 108
1 + sin θ − cos θ 2 1 − cos θ
If ( ) = λ( ), then λ equals
1 + sin θ + cos θ 1 + cos θ
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Options:
A. −1

B. 1

C. 2

D. −2

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
1 + sin θ − cos θ 2 1 − cos θ
( ) = λ( )
1 + sin θ + cos θ 1 + cos θ

[ ( 1 + sin 2θ + cos 2θ + 2sin θ − 2sin θ cos θ − 2 cos θ ) ( 1 + cos θ ) ]

⇒λ =
[ ( 1 + sin 2θ + cos 2θ + 2sin θ + 2sin θ cos θ + 2 cos θ ) ( 1 − cos θ ) ]
⎡ 2( 1 + sin θ − cos θ − sin θ cos θ ) ⎤
⎢ ⎥
⎣ ( 1 + cos θ ) ⎦
⇒λ =
[ 2( 1 + sin θ + cos θ + sin θ cos θ ) ; ( 1 − cos θ ) ]
⎡ 1 + sin θ − cos θ − sin θ cos θ + cos θ ⎤
⎢ ⎥
⎣ + sin θ cos θ − cos 2θ − sin θ cos 2θ ⎦
⇒λ =
[ 1 + sin θ + cos θ + sin θ cos θ − cos θ ; − sin θ cos θ − cos 2θ − sin θ cos 2θ ]
1 + sin θ − cos 2θ − sin θ cos 2θ
⇒λ =
1 + sin θ − cos 2θ − sin θ cos 2θ
⇒λ =1

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Question 109
If the sides of a △ ABC are in AP and a is the smallest side, then cos A
equals

Options:

3c − 4b
A.
2c
3c − 4b
B.
2b
4c − 3b
C.
2c
4c − 3b
D.
2b
Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
Given, a, b, c are in AP where a is the smallest side.
∴ 2b = a + c
⇒ a = 2b − c
b2 + c2 − a2
Now, cos A =
2 bc
 b 2 + c 2 − ( 2b − c ) 2
=
2bc
b 2 + c 2 − 4b 2 − c 2 + 4bc
=
2bc
−3b 2 + 4bc
=
2bc
4c − 3b
⇒ cos A =
2c

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Question 110
The number of common tangents that can be drawn to the circles
x 2 + y 2 − 4x − 6y − 3 = 0 and x 2 + y 2 + 2x + 2y + 1 = 0 is

Options:

A. 1

B. 2

C. 3

D. 4

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
Given circles are
x 2 + y 2 − 4x − 6y − 3 = 0 . . . (i)
and x 2 + y 2 + 2x + 2y + 1 = 0 . . . (ii)
For circle (i), g1 = −2, f1 = −3, c1 = −3
∴ Centre C1( 2, 3) and r1 = √4 + 9 + 3 = 4
and for circle (ii), g2 = 1, f2 = 1, c2 = 1
∴ Centre C2( −1, −1) and r2 = √1 + 1 − 1 = 1
Now, C1C2 = √( 2 + 1) 2 + ( 3 + 1) 2 = √9 + 16 = 5
and r1 + r2 = 4 + 1 = 5
So, C1C2 = r1 + r2
Thus, both the circles touch each other externally.
Hence, number of common tangents = 3

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Question 111
If two circles ( x − 1) 2 + ( y − 3) 2 = r 2 and x 2 + y 2 − 8x + 2y + 8 = 0
intersect in two distinct points, then

Options:

A. 2 < r < 8

B. r < 2

C. r = 2
D. r > 2

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
Given circles are
( x − 1) 2 + ( y − 3) 2 = r 2
and x 2 + y 2 − 8x + 2y + 8 = 0
For circle (i),
C1 = ( 1, 3) , r1 = r
For circle (ii)
C2 = ( 4, −1) , r2 = √16 + 1 − 8 = 3
Since, both the circles intersect in two distinct points, therefore
r1 − r2 < C1C2 < r1 + r2
⇒ r − 3 < √9 + 16 < r + 3
⇒r −3<5<r +3
⇒ r < 8 and 2 < r
⇒2<r <8

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Question 112
The equation of the tangent at the vertex of the parabola
x 2 + 4x + 2y = 0, is

Options:

A. x = −2

B. x = 2

C. y = −2

D. y = 2

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
Given, equation of parabola
x 2 + 4x + 2y = 0
⇒ x 2 + 4x + 4 = −2y + 4
⇒ ( x + 2) 2 = −2( y − 2)
⇒ X 2 = −2Y
where X = x + 2 and Y = y − 2
Vertex of this parabola
X = 0, Y = 0
⇒ x + 2 = 0, y − 2 = 0
⇒ ( −2, 2)
Now, equation of tangent at the vertex ( −2, 2) of the given parabola is
x ( −2) + 2( x − 2) + y + 2 = 0
⇒ −2x + 2x − 4 + y + 2 = 0
⇒y =2

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Question 113
 x2 y2
The distance between the directrices of the ellipse + = 1 is
4 9
©

Options:

9
A.
√5
18
B.
√5
24
C.
√5
D. None of these

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
We have, equation of ellipse
x2 y2
+ =1
4 9
Eccentricity of the ellipse
√ a2 4
e = 1 − 2 = √1 − = √5
b 9 3
Now, distance between the directries
2b 2⋅3 18
= e = =
√5 ∕ 3 √5

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Question 114
The ratio in which yz-plane divides the line joining (2, 4, 5) and (3, 5, 7)
is

Options:

A. −2: 3

B. 2: 3

C. 3: 2

D. −3: 2

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
Let the required ratio be m1 : m2 .
m1x2 + m2x1
∴ =0
m1 + m2
 ⎛ ⎞
⇒ ⎜ ∵ x -coordinate on yz-plane is zero ⎟
⎜
⎝ ⎟
⎠
⇒ m1 × 3 + m2 × 2 = 0
⇒ 3m1 = −2m2
m1 −2
=
m2 3

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Question 115
If a line makes angles α , β , γ with x -axis, y -axis and z -axis respectively,
then sin 2α + sin 2β + sin 2γ equals

Options:

A. 1

B. 2

C. 3

D. −1

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
Since, the line makes angles α , β , γ with x, y and z-axis respectively, therefore
cos 2α + cos 2β + cos 2γ = 1
⇒ 1 − sin 2α + 1 − sin 2β + 1 − sin 2γ = 1
⇒ sin 2α + sin 2β + sin 2γ = 2

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Question 116
The length of the perpendicular from the point (1, 2, 3) on the line
x −6 y −7 z −7
= = is
3 2 −2
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Options:

A. 3 units

B. 4 units

C. 5 units

D. 7 units

Answer: D

Solution:
Solution:
Let L be the foot of perpendicular drawn from the point P ( 1, 2, 3) to the given line. The coordinate of a general point on
x −6 y −7 z −7
= = = λ are given by ( 3λ + 6, 2λ + 7, −2λ + 7)
3 2 −2
Let this point be L.

Now, direction ratios of PL are

3λ + 6 − 1, 2λ + 7 − 2, −2λ + 7 − 3
i.e., 3λ + 5, 2λ + 5, −2λ + 4
and direction cosines of given line are 3, 2, −2.
∵ PL is perpendicular to the given line.
∴
3( 3λ + 5) + 2( 2λ + 5) + ( −2) ( −2λ + 4) = 0
⇒ λ = −1
∴ L( 3 × − 1 + 6, 2 × − 1 + 7, −2 × − 1 + 7)
= L( 3, 5, 9)
∴ PL = √( 3 − 1) 2 + ( 5 − 2) 2 + ( 9 − 3) 2
= 7 units

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Question 117
The equation of the plane passing through the intersection of the planes
2x − 3y + z − 4 = 0 and x − y + z + 1 = 0 and perpendicular to the plane
x + 2y − 3z + 6 = 0 is

Options:

A. x − 5y + 3z − 23 = 0

B. x − 5y − 3z − 23 = 0

C. x + 5y − 3z + 23 = 0

D. x − 5y + 3z + 23 = 0

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
The equation of a plane passing through the intersection of the planes 2x − 3y + z − 4 = 0 and x − y + z + 1 = 0 is
( 2x − 3y + z − 4) + λ ( x − y + z + 1) = 0
⇒ ( 2 + λ ) x + ( −3 − λ ) y + ( 1 + λ ) z\ + λ − 4 = 0 . . . (i)
But plane (i) is perpendicular to the plane
x + 2y − 3z + 6 = 0
∴ ( 2 + λ ) 1 + ( −3 − λ ) 2 + ( 1 + λ ) ( −3) = 0
⇒ 2 + λ − 6 − 2λ − 3 − 3λ = 0
⇒ − 4λ − 7 = 0
−7
⇒ λ=
4
Putting this value of λ in Eq. (i), we get the required equation of plane
7 7 7
( 2 − ) x + ( −3 + ) y + ( 1 − ) z
4 4 4
7
+ ( −4 − ) = 0
4
 ⇒ x − 5y − 3z − 23 = 0

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Question 118
x −2 y +1
The angle between the lines = , z = 2 and
3 −2
x −1 y +3 z +5
= = is
1 3 2
©

Options:

−3
A. cos −1( )
√182
5
B. cos −1( )
√182
3
C. cos −1( )
√182
−5
D. cos −1( )
√182
Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
Given lines are
x −2 y +1 z −2
= = . . . (i)
3 −2 0
x −1 y +3 z +5
and = = . . . (ii)
1 3 2
Here, a1 = 3, b1 = −2, c1 = 0
If θ be the angle between both the lines, then
a2 = 1, b2 = 3, c2 = 2
a1a2 + b1b2 + c1c2
cos θ =
√a1 + b12 + c12√a22 + b22 + c22
2
( 3) ( 1) + ( −2) ( 3) + ( 0) ( 2)
⇒ θ = cos −1( )
√9 + 4 + 0√1 + 9 + 4
−3
⇒ θ = cos −1( )
√13√14
−3
⇒ θ = cos −1( )
√182

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Question 119
The scalar A ⋅ {( B + C ) × ( A + B + C )} equals

Options:

A. [ ABC ] [ BCA ]

B. [ ABC ]
C. 0

D. None of these

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
A ⋅ {(B + C) × (A + B + C)}
= A ⋅ {(B + C) × A + (B + C) × (B + C)}
= A ⋅ { ( B + C ) × A + 0}
= A ⋅ {(B + C) × A} = [A(B + C)A]
=0

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Question 120
The points with position vectors 60i + 3j , 40i − 8j and ai −52j are
collinear, if

Options:

A. a = −40

B. a = 40

C. a = −20

D. a = 20

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
Given that the points with position vectors 60i + 3j , 40i − 8j and i − 52j are collinear, then there exist three scalars 1, x
and y such that
1 + x + y = 0 . . . (i)
and( 60i + 3j ) ⋅ 1 + ( 40i − 8j ) ⋅ x
+( ai − 52j ) ⋅ y = 0
⇒ ( 60 + 40x + ay) i + ( 3 − 8x − 52y) j = 0
= 0i + 0j

Comparing both sides, we get

60 + 40x + ay = 0 . . . (ii)
and 3 − 8x − 52y = 0 . . . (iii)
Solving Eqs. (i) and (iii), we get
−5 1
x= ,y =
4 4
Then, from Eq. (ii),
−5 1
60 + 40( ) + a( ) = 0
4 4
a
⇒ = −10 ⇒ a = −40
4

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Question 121
 x −5
lim equals
x →5 |x − 5|

Options:

A. 2

B. 0

C. −2

D. None of these

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
x −5
lim
x → 5 |x − 5|
Taking LHL, we get
x −5
lim
x → 5 − |x − 5|
5−h −5
= lim −
h → 0 |5 − h − 5|
−h
= lim −
h → 0 |− h |
−h
= lim − = −1
h →0 h
x −5
and RHL, lim +
x → 5 |x − 5|
5+h −5
= lim +
h → 0 |5 + h − 5|
h
= lim +
h → 0 |h |
h
= lim + =1
h →0 h
Since, LHL ≠ RHL
∴ Limit does not exist.

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Question 122
π
sin (
− x)
3
limπ is equal to
x→ 2 cos x − 1
3

Options:

1
A.
2
1
B.
√3
−1
C.
√3
 2
D.
√3
Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
π
sin ( − x )
3
limπ
x→ 2 cos x − 1
3
π
cos( − x ) ( −1)
3
= limπ
x→ −2sin x
3
π
cos( − x )
3
= limπ
x→ 2sin x
3
π π
cos( − )
3 3
=
π
2sin
3
1 1
= =
2⋅ 3√ √ 3
2

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Question 123
−1 1 + x2
sin ( ) is
2x
©

Options:

A. continuous but not differentiable at x = 1

B. differentiable at x = 1

C. neither continuous nor differentiable atx = 1

D. continuous everywhere

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
−1( 1 + x2
Given function sin )
2x
At x = 1, LHL
⎡ 1 + ( 1 − h) 2⎤
lim − sin −1⎢
h →0 ⎣ 2( 1 − h ) ⎥ ⎦
1 +1 π
= sin −1( )=
2 2
and RHL
⎡ 1 + ( 1 + h) 2⎤
lim + sin −1⎢
h →0 ⎣ 2( 1 + h ) ⎥ ⎦
2 π
= sin −1( ) =
2 2
2 π
and f ( 1) = sin −1( ) =
2 2
Thus, given function is continuous at x = 1.
 d −1( 1 + x2
Now, { sin )}
dx 2x
1 ⎡ 2x ( 2x ) − ( 1 + x 2) ⋅ 2 ⎤
= ⋅⎢ ⎥
√ 1 + x2 2 ⎣ ( 2x ) 2 ⎦
1−( )
2x
2x 2x 2 − 1
= ⋅
√4x 2 − ( 1 + x 4 + 2x 2) ( 2x) 2
2x 2 − 1
=
√−( 1 + x 4 − 2x 2) ⋅ ( 2x)
2x 2 − 1
=
2x √−( 1 − x 2) 2
which does not exist at x = 1.
Hence, given function is not differentiable at x = 1.

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Question 124
y d 2y
If x 2 + y 2 = a tan −1( x ), a > 0, then at x = 0 is
dx 2
©

Options:

A. 0
π
2 − 2
B. e
a
π
2 − 2
C. − e
a
D. None of these

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
y
√x 2 + y 2 = atan −1( ) . . . (i)
x
Putting x = 0, we get
y = a tan −1( ∞ )
aπ
y=
2
Now, differentiating Eq. (i) w.r.t. x, we get
dy ⎧ x dy − y ⋅ 1 ⎫
( 2x + 2y .
dx 1 ⎪ dx ⎪
=a⋅ ⋅⎨ ⎬
2√x 2 + y 2 y2 ⎪ x2 ⎪
1+ ⎩ ⎭
x2
dy ⎧ x dy − y ⎫
x +y
dx ax 2 ⎪ dx ⎪
⇒ = ⎨ ⎬
√x 2 + y 2 x 2 + y 2⎪ x2 ⎪
⎩ ⎭
2 2 dy dy
⇒ √x + y ( x + y ) = a(x − y ) . . . ( ii )
dx dx
aπ
At x = 0, y = ,
2
aπ aπ dy aπ
[ ⋅ ] = a[− ]
2 2 dx 2
π dy
⋅ = −1
2 dx
dy 2
=− π
dx
Again, differentiating Eq. (ii), w.r.t. x , we get
 dy
( 2x + 2y )
dx dy
⋅ (x + y )
√ 2
2 x +y 2 dx
⎡ d y2 dy 2⎤
+ √x 2 + y 2 ⎢1 + y +( )
⎣ dx 2 dx ⎥ ⎦
⎡ d 2y dy dy ⎤
= a ⎢x + −
⎣ dx 2 dx dx ⎥⎦
dy 2
(x + y )
dx
⇒ + √x 2 + y 2
√x 2 + y 2
⎡ d 2y dy 2 ⎤ d 2y
1 + y + ( ) = ax
⎢⎣ dx 2 dx ⎥⎦ d2
aπ dy 2
Putting x = 0, y = , =−
2 dx π
aπ 2 2 aπ ⎡ a π ⎛ d 2y ⎞ 2 2⎤
(− π ) + ⎢1+ ⎜ ⎟ + (− π ) ⎥ = 0
2 2 ⎣ 2 ⎝ dx ⎠2 ⎦
2a aπ a 2π 2 d 2y 4 aπ
⇒ π + 2 + 4 ⋅ dx 2 + π 2 ⋅ 2 = 0
4a aπ a 2π 2 d 2y
⇒ π + 2 + 4 ⋅ dx 2 = 0
2
4 π aπ2 d y
⇒ π+ + ⋅ =0
2 4 dx 2
4 π
−π −
d 2y 2 −2( 8 + π 2)
⇒ = =
dx x 2 2 aπ3
aπ
4

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Question 125
Find C of Lagrange's mean value theorem for the function
f ( x ) = 3x 2 + 5x + 7 in the interval [1, 3].

Options:

7
A.
3

B. 2
3
C.
2
4
D.
3
Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
Given, f ( x ) = 3x 2 + 5x + 7 and interval [ 1, 3]
Now, f ( c ) = 3c 2 + 5c + 7
⇒ f ′ ( c) = 6c + 5
f( 3) − f( 1)
But f ′ ( c) =
3−1
49 − 15 34
= = = 17
2 2
∴ 6c + 5 = 17
⇒ 6c = 12
⇒ c =2

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Question 126
A man 2m tall walks at a uniform speed of 5 km ∕ h away from a lamp
post 6m high. The rate at which the length of his shadow increases, is

Options:

A. 2.5 km ∕ h

B. 5 km ∕ h

C. 15 km ∕ h
5
D. km ∕ h
3
Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
Let the person reaches F from the lamp post A and let his shadow is EF .

Now, in △ BCD,
4
tan θ =
5
In ∆ DEF
2
tan θ =
x
2 4
∴ =
x 5
 10
⇒ x = = 2.5 km
4
Hence, his shadow increases at the rate of 2.5 km ∕ h

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Question 127
dx
∫ is equal to
x ( x n + 1)
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Options:

1 xn
A. loge ( n ) +C
n x +1
1 xn + 1
B. − n loge ( ) +C
xn
xn
C. loge ( ) +C
xn + 1
D. None of the above

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
dx
Let I =
x ( x n + 1)
Put x n = t
⇒ nx n − 1 dx = dt
dt dt
∴ I= =
nx n n − 1 ⋅ x( t + 1) nt( t + 1)
1 1 1
= n ( − ) dt
t t +1
1
= n [ loge t − loge ( t + 1) ] + C
1 t
⇒ I = n loge ( ) +C
t + n1
1 x
⇒ I = n loge ( n ) +C
x +1

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Question 128
dx
Evaluate ∫
x ( x 5 + 2)
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Options:

1 | x5 + 1
A. log | |+C
10 | x5 + 2

1 | x5
B. log | |+C
5 | x5 + 2
 1 | x5
C. log | |+C
10 | x5 + 2

1 | x5 + 1
D. log | |+C
5 | x5 + 2

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
dx
Let I =
x( x 5 + 2)
Put x 5 + 2 = t
Then, 5x 4 dx = dt
dt
∴ I =
4
5x ⋅ x( t)
dt
=
5( t − 2) t
1 1 2
⇒ I = ⋅ dt
5 2 t( t − 2)
1 1 1
= ( − ) dt
10 t −2 t
1 t −2
= log( ) +C
10 t
1 x5
⇒ I = log( ) +C
10 5
x +2

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Question 129
3 x
∫ dx is equal to
2 5−x + x

Options:

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

Solution:

Solution:
3
Let I = √x dx . . . (i)
2 √5 − x + √x
3
√2 + 3 − x
⇒I = dx
2 √2 + 3 − ( 5 − x ) + √2 + 3 − x
3
⇒I = √5 − x dx . . . (ii)
2 √x + √5 − x
Adding Eqs. (i) and (ii), we get
 3
⎛ √x + √5 − x ⎞
2I = dx
⎜
2⎝ ⎟
√x + √5 − x ⎠
3
= 1 dx = [ x] 32 = 1
2
1
⇒ I=
2

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Question 130
1 x 2 + sin x
If I = ∫ ( ) dx , then its value is
−1 1 + x2
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Options:

A. 0
π
B. 2 +
2
π
C. 2 −
2
π
D. −2
2
Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
1
x 2 + sin x
I = ( ) dx
−1 1 + x2
1 1
x2 sin x
= dx + dx
−1 1 + x 2 −1 1 + x 2
1
x2
=2 2
dx + 0
0 1+x
1
1
= 2 (1 − ) dx
0 1 + x2
= 2[ x − tan −1x ] 10
= 2[ 1 − tan −1( 1) − 0 + tan −1( 0) ]
π
= 2[ 1 − ]
4
π
=2−
2

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Question 131
Find the area of the region {( x , y ): x 2 ≤ y ≤ x |}

Options:

1
A. sq units
3
 2
B. sq units
3
4
C. sq units
3
D. None of these

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
Let R = { ( x , y ) : x 2 ≤ y ≤ | x |}

={(x,y):x2≤y}∩{(x,y):y≤|x|}
= { ( x , y ) : x 2 ≤ y } ∩ { ( x , y ) : −x ≤ y ≤ x }
Required area = 2 (shaded area in first quadrant)
1
1 1
= 2 ( x − x 2) dx = 2 × = sq units
0 6 3

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Question 132
π
Determine the area included between the curve y = cos 2x , 0 ≤ x ≤ and
2
the axes.

Options:
 π
A.
2
π
B.
3
2π
C.
3
π
D.
4
Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
Required area
π ∕2
= cos 2x dx
0
π ∕2
1 + cos 2 x
= ( ) dx
0 2
1 1 1 π ∕2
= [ ⋅ x + sin 2x ⋅ ]
2 2 2 0
1 π
= ⋅ +0+0−0
2 2
π
=
4

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Question 133
The differential equation whose solution represents the family
y = ae 3x + be x is given by

Options:

d 2y dy
A. −4 − 3y = 0
dx 2 dx

d 2y dy
B. +4 − 3y = 0
dx 2 dx

d 2y dy
C. −4 + 3y = 0
dx 2 dx

D. None of the above

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
We have, y = ae 3x + be x . . . (i)
dy
⇒ = 3a 3x + be x . . . (ii)
dx
d 2y
and = 9a 3x + be x . . . (ii)
dx 2
 d 2y 4dy
Now, − + 3y
dx 2 dx
= 9ae 3x + be x − 12ae 3x − 4e x
d 2y 4dy
⇒ − + 3y = 0 + 3e 3x + 3be x
dx 2 dx
Which is the required differential equation.

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Question 134
2dy y y
Solve = x+ 2
dx x
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Options:

A. y = x + C √xy

B. y = x − C √xy

C. y = x + Cy √x

D. y = x + C √y

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
dy y y2
2 = x + 2 . . . (i)
dx x
y
Put =v
x
⇒ y = vx
dy dv
⇒ =v +x
dx dx
Then, Eq. (i) becomes,
dv
2v + 2x = v2 + v
dx
dv
⇒ 2x = v2 − v
dx
dv dx
⇒2⋅ 2 = x
v −v
dv 1 dx
⇒ = x
v2 − v 2
1 1 1 dx
⇒ ( − v ) dv = x
v −1 2
v −1 1
⇒ log( v ) = log x + log C
2
v −1
⇒ log = log √x C
v
v −1
⇒ v = √xC
y −x
⇒ y = C √x
⇒ y = x + yC √x

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Question 135
Seven weddings occur in a week. What is the probability that they
happen on the same day?
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Options:

1
A.
7
1
B.
74
1
C.
76
D. None of these

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
First wedding can be occured in a week in 7 ways. Similarly, second, third , ..., seventh wedding can also be occured in 7
ways.
∴ Total number of cases of occuring the weddings = 77
Number of cases that these weddings occur on the same day = 7
7 1
∴ Required probability = 7 = 6
7 7

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Question 136
Two small squares on a chess board are chosen at random. Probability
that they have a common side is

Options:

1
A.
3
1
B.
9
1
C.
15
1
D.
18
Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
Two squares can be chosen in a single row by 7 ways as there are 8 squares in each row. But there are 8 rows. So,
number of ways to choose two squares in any of the row = 7 × 8 = 56. Similarly, number of ways to choose two squares
in any of the column = 56
∴ Total number of favourable cases = 56 + 56
64 × 63
= 112 and total number of cases = 64C2 = = 32 × 63
2
112 1
∴ Required probability = =
32 × 63 18

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Question 137
A die is thrown 7 times. What is the chance that an odd number turns
up exactly 4 times?

Options:

35
A.
128
37
B.
128
4
C.
7
43
D.
128
Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
Required probability is given by
nC p rq n − r
r
1
where n = 7, r = 4, p = q =
2
7 1 4 1 3
∴ Required probability = C4( ) ( )
2 2
7×6×5×4 1 35
= ⋅ =
4 × 3 × 2 × 1 27 128

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Question 138
Find the regression coefficient bxy for the data Σx = 32, Σy = 24,
Σxy = 218, Σx 2 = 216, Σy 2 = 246 and n = 8

Options:

A. 0.3

B. 0.7

C. 0.8

D. 0.6

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
n Σ xy − Σ x Σ y
Regression coefficient bxy =
n Σ y 2 − ( Σ y) 2
 8 × 218 − 32 × 24
⇒ bxy =
8 × 246 − ( 24) 2
1744 − 768
⇒ bxy =
1968 − 576
976
⇒ bxy = = 0.7
1392

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Question 139
If two regression coefficients are found to be −0.6 and −1.4, the
correlation coefficient will be

Options:

A. 0.92

B. 0.43

C. −0.43

D. −0.92

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
We known that the correlation coefficient is the GM of regression coefficient.
∴ Required correlation coefficient
= − √( −0.6) ( −1.4) = − √0.84 = −0.916
≈ −0.92

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Question 140
f ( xn )
The iteration formula xn + 1 = xn − is commonly known as
f ′ ( xn )

Options:

A. Bisection method

B. Newton-Raphson method

C. False-positions method

D. None of the above

Answer: B

Solution:
Solution:
The iteration formula
f ( xn )
xn + 1 = xn − ′
f ( xn )
is commonly known as Newton-Raphson method.

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Question 141
Which of the following methods is surely convergent?

Options:

A. Regula-Falsi method

B. Bolzano method

C. Both (a) and (b)

D. Neither (a) nor (b)

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
Both Regula-falsi method and Bolzano method are convergent.

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Question 142
A curve is drawn to pass through the points given by the following table.

Using Simpson's 1/3rd rule, estimate the area bounded by the curve, the
x -axis and the lines x = 1, x = 4
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Options:

A. 7.74 sq units

B. 7.76 sq units

C. 7.78 sq units
D. 7.82 sq units

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
We have,

Here, h = 1.5 − 1 = 0.5, n = 6

1
Simpson's rd rule is
3
b
h
f ( x ) dx = [ ( y0 + yn ) + 4( y1 + y3 + . . . ) .
a 3
+ 2( y2 + y4 + . . . ) ]
4
0.5
∴ f ( x ) dx = [ ( 2 + 2.1) + 4
1 3
( 2.4 + 2.8 + 2.6) + 2( 2.7 + 3) ]
0.5
= [ 4.1 + 4( 7.8) + 2( 5.7) ]
3
0.5
= [ 4.1 + 31.2 + 11.4]
3
= 7.78 squnits

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Question 143
Which of these methods for numerical integration is also called as
parabolic formula?

Options:

A. Simpson's one-third rule

B. Simpson's three-eighth's rule

C. Trapezoidal rule

D. None of the above

Answer: A

Solution:
Solution:
Simpson's One third rule is called parabolic formula.

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Question 144
3
Calculate by Trapezoidal rule an approximate value of ∫ x 4 dx by taking
−3
seven equidistant ordinates

Options:

A. 98

B. 97.2

C. 100

D. 115

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
We know the trapezoidal rule
b
f ( x ) dx
a
1
= h [ ( y0 + yn ) + ( y1 + y2 + . . . + yn − 1) ]
2
For seven ordinates, n = 6
3 − ( −3) 6
∴ h= = =1
6 6
Now,

3
∴ x 4 dx
−3
1
= 1[ ( 81 + 81) + ( 16 + 1 + 0 + 1 + 16) ]
2
= 81 + 34 = 115

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Question 145
A gigabyte (GB) refers to
 ©

Options:

A. 210 bytes

B. 220 bytes

C. 230 bytes

D. 240 bytes

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
1 GB = 230 bytes.

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Question 146
Which of the following is a peripheral device?

Options:

A. Visual display unit

B. Hard disk drive

C. Floppy disk drive

D. All of the above

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
Visual display unit, Hard disk drive and floppy disk drive, all are peripheral device.

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Question 147
Which of the following is not a general purpose application software?

Options:

A. Word processors

B. Programs for playing games

C. Spread-sheets

D. Data communication software

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
Programs for playing games is not a general purpose application software.

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Question 148
The value of (1 + i ) 3 + (1 − i ) 6 is

Options:

A. i

B. 2( −1 + 5i)

C. 1 − 5i

D. 2 + 1 − 5i

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
&( 1 + i ) 3 + ( 1 − i ) 6
= ( 1 + i ) 3 + [ ( 1 − i ) 3] 2
= 1 + i 3 + 3i ( 1 + i ) + [ 1 − i 3 − 3i ( 1 − i ) ] 2
= 1 − i + 3i − 3 + ( 1 + i − 3i − 3) 2
= −2 + 2i + ( −2 − 2i ) 2
= −2 + 2i + 4 + 4i 2 + 8i
= −2 + 2i + 4 − 4 + 8i
= 10i − 2 = 2( −1 + 5i )

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Question 149
The equation of the normal to the hyperbola
x 2 − 16y 2 − 2x − 64y − 72 = 0 at the point (−4, −3) is

Options:

A. 5x + 16y + 79 = 0

B. 16x + 5y + 97 = 0

C. 16x + 5y + 79 = 0
D. 5x + 16y + 97 = 0

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
First, we find the equation of tangent to the hyperbola
x 2 − 16y 2 − 2x − 64y − 72 = 0 . . . (i)
at the point ( −4, −3) , which is given by
− 4x + 48y − ( x − 4) − 32( y − 3) − 72 = 0
⇒ −4x + 48y − x + 4 − 32y + 96 − 72 = 0
⇒ −5x + 16y + 28 = 0 . . . (ii)
Required normal is the normal to the tangent (ii), which is given by
16x + 5y + c = 0
But it passes through ( −4, −3) .
∴ − 64 − 15 + c = 0 . . . (iii)
⇒ c = 79
Putting this value in Eq. (iii), we get
16x + 5y + 79 = 0
Which is the required normal.

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Question 150
dy
Solve ( x + 2y 3) = y, y > 0
dx
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Options:

A. y = x 3 + Cy

B. x = y 3 + Cy

C. y = x 3 − Cy

D. x = y 3 − Cy

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
dy
( x + 2y 3) = y, y > 0
dx
⇒ ( x + 2y 3) dy = y dx
⇒ 2y 3dy = y dx − xdy
y dx − xdy
⇒ 2ydy =
y2
On integrating,
2y 2 x
2
=
y +C
x
y3 = y + C
⇒ y 3 = x + Cy
⇒ x = y 3 − Cy

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