JEE Main 2025

Mock Practice Test - 8

Time Allowed: 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 300

PART-A: MATHEMATICS
SECTION-I

1. If 𝐴&𝐵 are two sets such that 𝑛(𝐴 × 𝐵) = 60 & 𝑛(𝐴) = 12 also 𝑛(𝐴 ∩ 𝐵) = 𝐾, then the sum of
maximum & minimum possible value of 𝐾 is
(A) 17
(B) 12
(C) 5
(D) 7
Ans. (C)
𝑛(𝐴×𝐵)
Sol. 𝑛(𝐵) = =5
𝑛(𝐴)

∴ 𝑛(𝐴 ∩ 𝐵) has minimum value = 0

and 𝑛(𝐴 ∩ 𝐵) has maximum value = 𝑛(𝐵) = 5
2 −1
2. The domain of definition of the function 𝑦 = 3𝑒 √𝑥 log (𝑥 − 1) is
(A) (1, ∞)
(B) [1, ∞)
(C) 𝑅 − {1}
(D) (−∞, −1) ∪ (1, ∞)
Ans. (A)
Sol.

𝑥2 − 1 ≥ 0
⇒ 𝑥2 ≥ 1
⇒ 𝑥 ∈ (−∞, −1] ∪ [1, ∞).….. (1)
and 𝑥 − 1 > 0
⇒𝑥>1
⇒ 𝑥 ∈ (1, ∞) … … . (2)
From (1) & (2),
𝑥 ∈ (1, ∞)
𝑥
3. If 𝑓: (0, ∞) → (0, ∞) and 𝑓(𝑥) = then 𝑓 is
1+𝑥

(A) one-one and onto

(B) one-one but not onto
(C) onto but not one-one
(D) neither one-one nor onto
Ans. (B)
Sol. Here, 𝑓: (0, ∞) → (0, ∞), i.e. domain is (0, ∞) and codomain is (0, ∞)
 𝑥
For one-one, 𝑓(𝑥) = 1+𝑥

1
⇒ 𝑓 ′ (𝑥) = > 0, ∀𝑥 ∈ (0, ∞)
(1 + 𝑥)2

∴ 𝑓(𝑥) is increasing in its domain. Thus, 𝑓(𝑥) is one-one in its domain.

For onto (we find range)

𝑥 𝑥
𝑓(𝑥) = ⇒𝑦= ⇒ 𝑦 + 𝑦𝑥 = 𝑥
1+𝑥 1+𝑥
𝑦 𝑦
⇒ 𝑥= ⇒ ≥ 0 as 𝑥 ≥ 0 ∴ 0 ≤ 𝑦 < 1
1−𝑦 1−𝑦

i.e., Range ≠ Codomain

∴ 𝑓(𝑥) is one-one but not onto.

4. If relations 𝑅1 and 𝑅2 from set 𝐴 to set 𝐵 are defined as 𝑅1 = {(1,2), (3,4), (5,6)} and 𝑅2 =
{(2,1), (4,3), (6,5)}, then 𝑛(𝐴 × 𝐵) can be equal to
(A) 35
(B) 53
(C) 91
(D) 55
Ans. (C)
Sol. 𝑛(𝐴 × 𝐵) = 𝑛(𝐴) × 𝑛(𝐵)

Now minimum 𝑛(𝐴) = 6 and minimum 𝑛(𝐵) = 6 ⇒ 𝑛(𝐴) × 𝑛(𝐵) can be equal to 7 × 13 = 91

5. If 𝐴 is the set of even natural numbers less than 8 and 𝐵 is the set of prime numbers less
than 7, then the number of relations from 𝐴 to 𝐵 are
(A) 29
(B) 92
(C) 32
(D) 29−1
Ans. (A)
Sol. 𝐴 = {2,4,6}; 𝐵 = {2,3,5}

∴ 𝐴 × 𝐵 contains 3 × 3 = 9 elements.

Hence, the number of relations from 𝐴 to 𝐵 = 29 .

6. Let 𝑃 be the relation defined on the set of all real numbers such that 𝑃 =
{(𝑎, 𝑏): sec 2 𝑎 − tan2 𝑏 = 1}. Then 𝑃 is
(A) reflexive and symmetric but not transitive
(B) symmetric and transitive but not reflexive
(C) reflexive and transitive but not symmetric
(D) an equivalence relation
Ans. (D)
Sol.
𝑃 = {(𝑎, 𝑏): sec 2 a − tan2 b = 1}
sec 2 a − tan2 b = 1
⇒ sec 2 a = 1 + tan2 b
⇒ sec 2 a = sec 2 b
⇒ |sec a| = |sec b|
sec 2 a − tan2 b = 1
1 + tan2 a − sec 2 b + 1 = 1

sec 2 𝑏 − tan2 𝑎 = 1

Hence, it is Symmetric.
If |sec a| = |sec b| and |sec b| = |sec c| then |sec a| = |sec c| ⇒ transitive
7. The domain set of the function 𝑓(𝑥) = tan−1 𝑥 − cot −1 𝑥 + cos −1 (2 − 𝑥) is
(A) [0, 1]
(B) [-1, 1]
(C) [1, 3]
(D) None of these
Ans. (C)
Sol. Since, tan−1 𝑥 and cot −1 𝑥 exists for all 𝑥 ∈ R and cos−1 (2 − 𝑥) exist if −1 ≤ 2 − 𝑥 ≤ 1

⇒1≤𝑥≤3

Thus, the domain of the given function is [1,3].

𝑥2
8. The range of the function 𝑓(𝑥) = sin−1 (1+𝑥2 ) , 𝑥 ∈ 𝑅 is

(A) [−𝜋/2, 𝜋/2]

(B) [0, 𝜋/2)
(C) (0, 𝜋/2]
(D) (−𝜋/2, 𝜋/2)
Ans. (B)
Sol.
 𝑥2 1
2
=1− ∈ [0,1)
1+𝑥 1 + 𝑥2

∴ Range of 𝑓(𝑥) ∈ [sin−1 (0), sin−1 (1)) ∈ [0, 𝜋/2)

3 −3𝑥+2
9. The function 𝑓: (−∞, 1] → (0, 𝑒 5 ] defined as 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑒 𝑥 is
(A) Many one and onto
(B) Many one and into
(C) One-one and onto
(D) One-one and into
Ans. (B)
3
Sol. Given, 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑒 𝑥 −3𝑥+2
Let, 𝑔(𝑥) = 𝑥 3 − 3𝑥 + 2
⇒ 𝑔′ (𝑥) = 3𝑥 2 − 3 = 3(𝑥 2 − 1)
⇒ 𝑔′ (𝑥) ≥ 0, for 𝑥 ∈ (−∞, −1] and
𝑔′ (𝑥) ≤ 0 for 𝑥 ∈ [−1,1]
∴ 𝑔(𝑥) is increasing as well as decreasing in different intervals
∴ 𝑓(𝑥) is many-one
Now, Range of 𝑓(𝑥) is (0, 𝑒 4 ], but co-domain is (0, 𝑒 5 ].
∴ 𝑓(𝑥) is into function

10. If 𝑓(𝑥) = sin 𝑥 + cos 𝑥 and 𝑔(𝑥) = 𝑥 2 − 1, then 𝑔(𝑓(𝑥)) is invertible in the domain
𝜋
(A) [0, ]
2
𝜋 𝜋
(B) [− 4 , 4 ]
𝜋 𝜋
(C) [− 2 , 2 ]

(D) [0, 𝜋]
Ans. (B)
Sol. Given, 𝑓(𝑥) = sin 𝑥 + cos 𝑥

𝑔(𝑥) = 𝑥 2 − 1
𝑔(𝑓(𝑥)) = (𝑓(𝑥))2 − 1 = (sin 𝑥 + cos 𝑥)2 − 1 = sin 2𝑥
𝜋 𝜋
But sin 2𝑥 is invertible in a case when − 2 ≤ 2𝑥 ≤ 2

𝜋 𝜋
⇒− ≤𝑥≤
4 4
𝜋
11. If 𝑓(tan 𝑥) = cos 2𝑥, 𝑥 ≠ (2𝑛 + 1) 2 , 𝑛 ∈ 𝐼 then incorrect statement is
(A) 𝑓(𝑥) is an even function
(B) 𝑓(𝑥) is an odd function
(C) Range of 𝑓(𝑥) is (−1,1]
 (D) Domain of 𝑓(𝑥) is 𝑥 ∈ 𝑅
Ans. (B)
Sol.

1 − tan2 𝑥
∵ = cos 2𝑥
1 + tan2 𝑥

Let, tan 𝑥 = 𝑡

1 − 𝑡2
∴ 𝑓(𝑡) =
1 + 𝑡2
1 − 𝑥2
∴ 𝑓(𝑥) =
1 + 𝑥2

12. If 𝑓: 𝑅 → 𝑅 be a function such that 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑥 3 + 𝑥 2 + 4𝑥 + sin 𝑥. Then, the function 𝑓(𝑥) is
(A) one-one and onto
(B) one-one and into
(C) many-one and onto
(D) many-one and into
Ans. (A)
Sol.

𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑥 3 + 𝑥 2 + 4𝑥 + sin 𝑥
⇒ 𝑓 ′ (𝑥) = 3𝑥 2 + 2𝑥 + 4 + cos 𝑥

′
1 2 11 1 2 11 11
𝑓 (𝑥) = 3 [(𝑥 + ) + ] − (−cos 𝑥) > 0 as 3 [(𝑥 + ) + ] =
3 9 3 9 min 3

and −cos 𝑥 has the maximum value 1

⇒ 𝑓(𝑥) is strictly increasing and hence it is one-one

Also, lim𝑥→∞ 𝑓(𝑥) ⇒ ∞ and lim𝑥→−∞ 𝑓(𝑥) ⇒ −∞

Thus, the range of 𝑓(𝑥) is 𝑅, hence it is onto

13. cos ec−1 ( −x ) , x  R − ( −1,1) , is equal to

(A) Cosec-1 x
(B) -sin-1 x
 1
(C) − sin−1  
x

(D)  − cos ec−1 x

Ans. (C)
Sol. cosec−1( −x) = −cosec−1x

1
= − sin−1( )
x

14. The value of 𝑥 for which sin (cot −1 (1 + 𝑥)) = cos (tan−1 𝑥) is
1
(A) 2

(B) 1
(C) 0
1
(D) -2

Ans. (D)
Sol. Conceptual

15. The value of sin (cot −1 𝑥) is

(A) √1 + x 2
(B) x
1
(C)
√1+x2

(D) √1 − x 2
Ans. (C)
Sol. Conceptual
2𝑥
16. Let 𝑓: 𝐴 → 𝐵 is a function defined by 𝑓(𝑥) = 1+𝑥2 . If the function 𝑓(𝑥) is a bijective function,

then the correct statement can be

(A) 𝐴 = 𝐵 = [−1,1]
(B) 𝐴 = 𝐵 = [−2,2]
(C) 𝐴 = [−1,1], 𝐵 = [−2,2]
(D) 𝐴 = [−2,2], 𝐵 = [−1,1]
Ans. (A)
Sol. *

17. If 2𝑓(𝑥𝑦) = (𝑓(𝑥))𝑦 + (𝑓(𝑦))𝑥 for all 𝑥, 𝑦 ∈ 𝑅 and 𝑓(1) = 3, then the value of ∑10
𝑟=1 𝑓(𝑟) is equal

to
3
(A) 2 (310 − 1)
3
(B) 2 (39 − 1)
 310 −1
(C) 2
1
(D) 2 (310 − 1)

Ans. (A)
Sol. From given functional equation, 2f(xy) = (f(x))y + (f(y))x , ∀x, y ∈ R putting y = 1,

2f(x) = f(x) + (f(1))x

f(x) = 3x

10 10
3(310 − 1) 3 10
∴ ∑ f(r) = ∑ 3r = = (3 − 1)
3−1 2
r=1 r=1

𝜋
18. The value(s) of 𝑥 satisfying the equation sin−1 (1 − 𝑥) − 2sin−1 𝑥 = 2
is/are

(A) 0
1
(B) 2
1
(C) 0, 2
1
(D) - 2

Ans. (A)
Sol. We have,

𝜋
sin−1 (1 − 𝑥) − 2 sin−1 𝑥 =
2
−1 (1
𝜋
⇒ sin − 𝑥) = + 2 sin−1 𝑥
2
𝜋
⇒ 1 − 𝑥 = sin ( + 2sin−1 𝑥)
2
⇒ 1 − 𝑥 = cos (2sin−1 𝑥)
⇒ 1 − 𝑥 = cos {cos−1 (1 − 2𝑥 2 )}[∵ 2sin−1 𝑥 = cos−1 (1 − 2𝑥 2 )]
⇒ 1 − 𝑥 = (1 − 2𝑥 2 )
1
⇒ 𝑥 = 2𝑥 2 ⇒ 𝑥(2𝑥 − 1) = 0 ⇒ 𝑥 = 0,
2
1
For, 𝑥 = , we have
2

LHS = sin−1 (1 − 𝑥) − 2sin−1 𝑥

1 1 1 −𝜋
= sin−1 − 2sin−1 = −sin−1 = ≠ R. H. S.
2 2 2 6
1
So, 𝑥 = 2 is not a root of the given equation.
Clearly, 𝑥 = 0 satisfies the equation
Here, 𝑥 = 0 is the root of the given equation.

19. The relation "less than" in the set of natural numbers is

 (A) only symmetric
(B) only transitive
(C) only reflexive
(D) an equivalence relation
Ans. (B)
Sol. Since, 𝑥 < 𝑦, 𝑦 < 𝑧 ⇒ 𝑥 < 𝑧∀𝑥, 𝑦, 𝑧 ∈ 𝑁

∴ 𝑥𝑅𝑦, 𝑦𝑅𝑧 ⇒ 𝑥𝑅𝑧

∴ Relation is transitive,
∵ 𝑥 < 𝑦 does not give 𝑦 < 𝑥,
∴ Relation is not symmetric.

Since, 𝑥 < 𝑥 does not hold, hence the relation is not reflexive.
1
20. Let 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑥 2 − 𝑥 + 1, ∀𝑥 ≥ , then the solution of the equation 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑓 −1 (𝑥) is
2

(A) 𝑥 = 1
(B) 𝑥 = 2
1
(C) 𝑥 = 2

(D) 𝑥 = 3
Ans. (A)
Sol. 𝑓(𝑥) and 𝑓 −1 (𝑥) intersect only on the line 𝑦 = 𝑥
∴ 𝑥2 − 𝑥 + 1 = 𝑥
⇒ 𝑥 2 − 2𝑥 + 1 = 0
⇒ (𝑥 − 1)2 = 0
⇒𝑥=1

SECTION-II

21. Let 𝑓: 𝑅 → [2, ∞] be a function defined as 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑥 2 − 12𝑎𝑥 + 15 − 2𝑎 + 36𝑎2 . If 𝑓(𝑥) is

surjective on 𝑅, then the value of 2𝑎 is equal to
Ans. (13)
Sol. Rewriting the given function, we get, 𝑓(𝑥) = (𝑥 − 6𝑎)2 + 15 − 2𝑎 ∵ 𝑓(𝑥) is surjective on 𝑅

13
⇒ 15 − 2𝑎 = 2 ⇒ 2𝑎 = 13 ⇒ 𝑎 =
2
tan 𝑥 𝜋
22. The minimum value of the function 𝑓(𝑥) = , ∀𝑥 ∈ [0, ) is
3+2tan 𝑥 2

Ans. (0)
 𝜋
Sol. If 𝑥 ∈ [0, 2 ) , tan 𝑥 ∈ [0, ∞)
Let, tan 𝑥 = 𝑡

𝑡
i.e. 𝑦 = , 𝑡 ∈ [0, ∞)
3 + 2𝑡
⇒ 3𝑦 + 2𝑡𝑦 = 𝑡
3𝑦
⇒𝑡= ≥0
1 − 2𝑦
1
⇒ 𝑦 ∈ [0, )
2

Hence, the minimum value of the function = 0

23. If 𝑃 = {1,2,3,4,5} and 𝑄 = {𝑎, 𝑏, 𝑐}, then the number of onto functions from 𝑃 to 𝑄 is
Ans. (150)
Sol. Total number of functions = 35
(since each of 1,2,3,4 or 5 can correspond to any of 𝑎, 𝑏 or 𝑐 )
The number of functions that corresponds to only one element of 𝐵 is 3 𝐶1 × 15 and the
number of functions that correspond to atmost two elements of 𝐵 is 3 𝐶2 × 25 .

Total number of onto functions = 35 − 3 𝐶2 × 25 + 3 𝐶1 × 15 = 243 − 96 + 3 = 150

( 3 𝐶1 × 15 is repeated twice in 3 𝐶2 × 25 )

𝑛 2𝜋
24. If cot −1 ( ) > , then the maximum value of the integer 𝑛 is λ the |λ| = ?
2𝜋 3

Ans. (4)
2𝜋 𝑛 2𝜋 𝑛 1 𝑛 2𝜋
Sol. We have, < cot −1 ( ) < 𝜋 ⇒ cot > > −∞ ⇒ − > > −∞ ⇒ − > 𝑛 > −∞
3 2𝜋 3 2𝜋 √3 2𝜋 √3
Maximum value of 𝑛 is -4.
1 9 25 49
25. The value of the expression cot −1 + cot −1 + cot −1 + cot −1 + ⋯ ….. upto n terms = S(n)
2 2 2 2

then S(101) = tan-1(α) then | α | = ?

Ans. (202)
2 2 2
Sol. Given expression = tan−1 2 + tan−1 + tan−1 + tan−1 + ⋯ …..
9 25 49
2 2 2 2𝑛−(2𝑛−2)
General term = (2𝑛−1)2 = 4𝑛2 −4𝑛+1 = 1+4𝑛(𝑛−1) = 1+2𝑛(2𝑛−2)

𝑇𝑛 = tan−1 2𝑛 − tan−1 (2𝑛 − 2)

∴ Sum of the series = tan−1 2 − tan−1 0 + tan−1 4 − tan−1 2 + tan−1 6 − tan−1 4 + ⋯ tan−1 2𝑛 −
tan−1 (2𝑛 − 2)

PART-B: PHYSICS
 SECTION-I
26. Three charges +Q1 , + Q2 and q are placed on a straight line such that q is somewhere in

between +Q1 and +Q2 . If this system of charges is in equilibrium, what should be the

magnitude and sign of charge q?

Q1 Q2
(A) , positive
( )
2
Q1 + Q2

 Q1 + Q2 
(B)   , positive
 2 
Q1 Q2
(C) , negative
( )
2
Q1 + Q2

Q1 + Q2
(D) , negative
2
Ans. (C)
Sol. For equilibrium of the system, q should be negative.
𝐹0 = 𝐹1 = 𝐹2
𝐾𝑄1 𝑄2 𝐾𝑞𝑄1 𝐾𝑞𝑄2
2
= 2
=
𝛾 𝑥 (𝑟 − 𝑥)2
𝑄2 𝑥 2 𝑄1 (𝑟 − 𝑥)2
⇒𝑞= 2 =
𝑟 𝑟2
√𝑄1 𝛾 𝑄1 𝑄2
⇒𝑥= ; hence, 𝑞 = 2
(√𝑄1 + √𝑄2 ) (√𝑄1 + √𝑄2 )
27. A block of mass m, containing a net negative charge –q is placed on a frictionless
horizontal table and is connected to a wall through an unstretched spring of spring
constant K. If the horizontal electric field E parallel to the spring is switched on, then the
maximum compression of the spring is

qE
(A)
K
 2qE
(B)
K
qE
(C)
K
(D) zero
Ans. (B)
Sol. w.e. Theorem

1 2𝑞𝐸
𝑞𝐸𝑥 − 2 𝑘𝑥 2 = 0 ⇒ 𝑥 = 𝑘

28. In figure two equal positive point charges q1 = q2 = 2C interact with a third point charge

Q = 4.0C . The magnitude as well as direction of the net force on Q is

(A) 0.23 N in the +x direction

(B) 0.23 N in the -x direction
(C) 0.46 N in the +x direction
(D) 0.46 N in the -x direction
Ans. (C)
Sol.

𝐹net = 2𝐹cos 𝜃
2×9×109 ×2×4×10−12 4
= 0.25
×5
0.46 N in + 𝑥
29. Three identical spheres, each having a charge q and radius R are kept in such a way that
each touches the other two. The magnitude of the electric force on any sphere due to the
other two is:
2
1 q
(A)  
4 0  R 
2
3 q
(B)  
4 0  R 
2
3 q
(C)  
16 0  R 
2
5 q
(D)  
16 0  R 
Ans. (C)
Sol.

𝑘𝑞 2
𝐹net = √3𝐹 𝐹 =
(2𝑅)2
√3𝑘𝑞 2
=
4𝑅 2
√3 𝑞 2
= ( )
16𝜋𝜀0 𝑅
30. A thin glass rod is bent into a semicircle of radius r. A charge +Q is uniformly distributed
along the upper half and a charge –Q is uniformly distributed along the lower half as
shown in figure. The electric field E at P, the centre of the semicircle, is
 Q
(A)
 0 r2
2

2Q
(B)
 0 r2
2

4Q
(C)
 0 r2
2

Q
(D)
4  0 r 2
2

Ans. (A)
Sol.

2𝑘𝜆
𝐸net =
𝑅
2 𝑄
= ( )
4𝜋𝜀0 𝑅 𝜋𝑅/2
𝑄
=
𝜋𝑅 𝜀0 𝑅2
2

31. A system consists of a thin charged wire ring of radius r and a very long uniformly charged
wire oriented along the axis of the ring, with one of its end coinciding with the centre of
the ring. The total charge on the ring is q and the linear charge density on the straight wire
is  . The interaction force between the ring and the wire is:
q
(A)
4 0 r
q
(B)
2 2  0 r

2 2 q
(C)
 0 r
4 q
(D)
 0 r
Ans. (A)
k
Sol. Fnet =
r

Kq
F=
r

32. A charged particle of charge q and mass m is released from rest in a uniform electric field
E. Neglecting the effect of gravity, the kinetic energy of the charged particle after time ‘t’
second is:
Eqm
(A)
t
E 2 q 2t 2
(B)
2m
2E 2t 2
(C)
mq
E q2m
(D)
2t 2
Ans. (B)
Sol.
𝐹 𝑞𝐸 1 𝑞 2 𝐸2 𝑡 2
𝑉 = ( )𝑡 = 𝑡, 𝐾 ⋅ 𝐸 ⋅= 𝑚𝑣 2 =
𝑚 𝑚 2 2𝑚
33. The mass of charge Q, so that it remains in equilibrium for the given configuration of four
charges q at corners of a square is (Q is the centre of the square)

kQqh
(A) m = 3/2
 l2 
g  + h2 
2 
 2kQqh
(B) m = 3/2
 l2 
g  + h2 
2 
4kQqh
(C) m = 3/2
 l2 
g  + h2 
2 
8kQqh
(D) m = 3/2
 l2 
g  + h2 
2 
Ans. (C)
Sol.
4𝐾𝑞𝑄 ℎ 4𝐾𝑞Qℎ
𝑚𝑔 = ℓ2
× = 3/2
( +ℎ2 ) 𝑙2 𝑙2
2 √ +ℎ 2 ( +ℎ 2 )
2 2

34. When a charge of 3 Coulomb is placed in a uniform electric field, it experiences a force of
3000 Newton. The potential difference between two points separated by a distance of
2cm (along the electric field) in this uniform electric field is
(A) 80V
(B) 20V
(C) 60V
(D) 200V
Ans. (B)
Sol.

𝐹 = 3𝐸 ⇒ 3000 = 3 × 𝐸 ⇒ 𝐸 = 1000
𝑉 = 𝐸 ⋅ 𝑑 = 1000 × 2 × 10−2 = 20 V
35. If ‘n’ identical water drops (assumed spherical each) each charged to a potential energy U
coalesce to form a single drop, the potential energy of the single drop is (Assume that,
drops are uniformly charged):
1/3
(A) n U
2/3
(B) n U
4/3
(C) n U
5/3
(D) n U
Ans. (D)
Sol.
 3 𝑘𝑞 2 4 3 4 3
𝑈= , 𝑟 = 𝜋𝑅 ⇒ 𝑅 = 𝑛1/3 𝑟
5 𝑟 3 3
2
3 𝑘(𝑛𝑞) 𝑈 × 𝑛2
∴ 𝑈′ = = 1/3 = 𝑛5/3 𝑈
5 𝑅 𝑛

The electric potential V = x y + y z , the electric field E will be

2 2
36.

(A) 2 xiˆ + ( x 2 + 2 yz ) ˆj + y 2 kˆ

(
(B) − 2 xy iˆ + 2 yz ˆj + z kˆ )
(C) − ( x iˆ + y ˆj + z kˆ )
2 2

(D) − ( 2 xy iˆ + ( x + 2 yz ) ˆj + y kˆ )
2 2

Ans. (D)
Sol.

𝑣 = (𝑥 2 𝑦 + 𝑦 2 𝑧
∂𝑣 ∂𝑣 ∂𝑣
𝐸⃗ = − [ 𝚤ˆ + 𝚥ˆ + 𝑘]
∂𝑥 ∂𝑦 ∂𝑧
= −[2𝑥𝑦𝚤ˆ + (𝑥 2 + 2𝑦𝑧)𝚥ˆ + 𝑦 2 𝑘ˆ]

37. Two metallic spheres A and B of radius R and 2R, each having charge Q are touched with
each other for a long time and separated. The final charge on A and B will be:
2Q 4Q
(A) and
3 3
Q 3Q
(B) and
2 2
(C) Q and Q
Q 5Q
(D) and
3 3
Ans. (A)
Sol.

𝐾𝑄1 𝐾𝑄2 𝑄2
𝑉= = ⇒ 𝑄1 =
𝑅 2𝑅 2
2𝑄 4𝑄
⋅ 𝑄1 + 𝑄2 = 2𝑄 ⇒ 𝑄1 = , 𝑄2 =
3 3

38. The ratio of the radii of planets A and B is K 1 and ratio of the accelerations due to gravity

on them is K 2 . The ratio of escape velocities from them will be

 (A) K1K 2

K2
(B)
K1

(C) K1K 2

K1
(D)
K2
Ans. (C)

Sol. Escape speed is e = 2gR

1 g1R1
=
2 g2R 2
R1 g1
It is given = K1 and = K2
R2 g2
1
= K1K 2
2

39. A satellite can be in a geostationary orbit around earth at a distance r from the centre. If
the angular velocity of earth about its axis doubles, a satellite can now be in a
geostationary orbit around earth if its distance from the center is
r
(A)
2
r
(B)
2 2
r
(C)
(4)1/3
r
(D) 1/3
2
Ans. (C)

 2 
Sol. T  r 3/2  =
 T 
1
  3/2
r
    R1 
3/2

 = 
 2   r 
 R1 1
=
r (2) 2/3
r
R1 =
(4)1/3

40. A body of mass m is situated at a distance 4 R e above the earth’s surface, where R e is the

radius of earth. How much minimum energy be given to the body so that it may escape
(A) mg R e

(B) 2mg R e

mg R e
(C)
5
mg R e
(D)
16
Ans. (C)

1 GM e m gR e2 m
Sol. m2 = =
2 Re + h Re + 4 Re
1 Mg R e
m2 =
2 5

41. Work done in taking a body of mass m to a height nR above surface of earth will be : (R =
radius of earth)
(A) mgnR
(B) mgR(n/n +1)
(n + 1)
(C) mgR
n
mg R
(D)
n(n + 1)
Ans. (B)

GmM GmM
Sol. W= −
R nR + R
GmM  1  GmM  n 
= − =
R  n + 1
1
R n + 1
 n 
= mgR  
 n + 1
42. A mass m is suspended form a sensitive spring balance kept in a satellite. The reading of
the balance is W1 when the satellite is in an orbit of radius R and is W2 when it is in an

orbit of radius 2R. Then

(A) cannot be predicted
(B) W1  W2

(C) W1 = W2

(D) W1  W2

Ans. (C)
Sol. For a body revolving around the earth at any orbital radius, the gravitational force
towards earth is countered by centrifugal force as shown in figure.
i.e. Fg = F
So, for a body hanging in the satellite
W1 + F = Fg → W1 = 0
Similarly W2 = 0. Thus W1 = W2

43. A body of mass m rises to height h = R/5 from the earth’s surface, where R is earth’s
radius. If g is acceleration due to gravity at earth’s surface, the increase in potential energy
is
(A) mgR
(B) (1/6) mgR
(C) (3/5) mgR
(D) (6/7) mgR
Ans. (B)
−GmM GmM
Sol. Uf − ui = +
 R R
R + 
 5
 −5GmM GmM GmM mgR
= + = =
6R R 6R 6

44. A mass m is placed in the cavity inside a uniform hollow sphere of mass M as shown in
the figure. What is the gravitational force on the mass m?

GMm
(A)
R2

GMm
(B)
r2

GMm
(C)
(R − r )
2

(D) zero
Ans. (D)

Sol. Gravitational field inside uniform sphere is therefore no force will be experienced

45. A (non-rotating) star collapses onto itself from an initial radius R i with its mass remaining

unchanged. Which curve in figure best gives the gravitational acceleration a g on the surface

of the star as a function of the radius of the star during the collapse?

(A) a
(B) b
(C) c
(D) d
Ans. (B)
Gm
Sol. g=
R2

SECTION-II
46. A particle of mass 2g and charge 1  C is held at rest on a frictionless horizontal surface at
a distance of 1m from a fixed charge of 1 mC. If the particle is released it will be repelled.
The speed of the particle when it is at distance of 10m from the fixed charge in (m/s) is:
Ans. (90)
Sol.

Eq 𝑘𝑖 + 𝑢𝑖 = 𝑘𝑓 + 𝑢𝑓
𝑘𝑞1 𝑞2 1 𝑘𝑞1 𝑞2
0+ = 𝑚𝑣 2 +
(1) 2 (10)
9 1
× 10−3 × 10−6 × 9 × 109 = × 2 × 10−3 × 𝑣 2
10 2
𝑣 = 90 m/s

47. (
The electric potential V as a function of distance x (in metre) is given by V = − 5 x 2 + 10 x − 9 )
volt. The value of electric field at x = 1m would be: (in V/m)
Ans. (20)
Sol.

𝑑𝑉
𝐸=− = 10𝑥 + 10 = 10(1) + 10 = 20 V/m
𝑑𝑥

48. The variation of potential with distance r from a fixed point is shown in figure. The electric
field at r = 5cm (in V/cm) is found as 5/n. Then find the value of n.

Ans. (2)
𝑑𝑉
Sol. 𝐸 = − 𝑑𝑥 = slope at (r = 5 cm) = 2.5 V/cm
 A electric charge 10 C is placed at the origin (0,0) of x-y co-ordinate system. Two points
−3
49.

A and B are situated at ( )

2 , 2 and (2, 0) respectively. The potential difference between

the points A and B will be (in volt)

Ans. (0)
Sol.

𝛾𝐴 = 2, 𝑟𝐵 = 2
𝐾𝑄 ′ 𝐾𝑄
𝑉𝐴 = &𝑉𝐵 = ∴ 𝑉𝐴 = 𝑉𝐵
𝛾𝐴 𝑟𝐵
∴, Δ𝑉 = 𝑉𝐴 − 𝑉𝐵 = 0

50. There is an electric field E in the +x direction. If the work done by the electric field in
moving a charge 0.2 C through a distance of 2m along a line making an angle of 60 with
−1
the x-axis is 1.0 J, what is the value of E in NC ?
Ans. (5)
Sol.

1
𝑊 = (𝑞𝐸)(𝑆)cos 60∘ = 0.2 × 𝐸 × 2 × =1J
2
10
𝐸= = 5 N/C
2

PART-C: CHEMISTRY
SECTION-I

51. What is the name of this amine?

(A) 2-methyl-propanamine
(B) N-methyl-propanamine
(C) 2-dimethylamine
(D) Butamine
Ans. (A)
Sol. Conceptual
52. Which of the following will be most basic in nature?
 (A) Aniline
(B) p-methoxyaniline
(C) p-nitroaniline
(D) Benzylamine
Ans. (D)
Sol. Localized lone pair is more basic than delocalised lone pair.

53. , P is

(A) CH3 C H CH2OH

|
CH3

(B) CH3CH2CH2 C H2
|
OH

CH3
|
(C) H3C − C − OH
|
H3C

(D) no reaction
Ans. (C)

Sol.

54. Predict the nature of reducing agent in the following reaction

(A) LiAlH4
(B) NaBH4
(C) H2/Pt
(D) Both (A) and (C)
Ans. (C)
Sol. Conceptual
 O O OH OH
LiAlH4 H+
H H H
H H
NH2 NH2
+
+
CH2–OH2
H2O–CH2 CH2OH
N
NH
NH2

55. CN
LiAlH4
(A)
NaNO2, HCl
B. Identify B.
HOH

(A)

(B) CH3

OH
(C)

CN
(D)

Ans. (C)
Sol.

LiAlH4 NaNO2, HCl + –

CN H2O CH2NH2 CH2N2Cl

+ rearrangement H2O
CH2
+ OH
56. The major product of the following reaction is
NH2
NaNO2
Product
aq. H2SO4, 
CH(OCH3)2
OH

(A)
CH(OCH3)2
 NH2

(B)
CH(OH)2
OH

(C)
CHO

(D)
CHO
Ans. (C)
+
NH2 N2 OH
NaNO2 H2O, 
Sol.
aq. H2SO4
CH(OCH3)2 CH(OH2) CHO
57. Coupling of diazonium salt of following takes place in the order

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)
(A) 1 < 3 < 2 < 4 (B) 4 < 1 < 2 < 3 (C) 4 <2 < 3 < 1 (D) 4 < 3 < 2 < 1
Ans. (C)

Sol. (1) In phenoxide ion, oxygen atom highly activate it toward coupling reaction.
 (3) Nitrogen atom provide its e– density to the rings and activate it toward coupling
reaction. Tendency of O– to activate the ring is higher than N–atom.

(2) Oxygen provide its e– density the ring but due to its high electronegative
character it tendency to provide its e– density is les than –NH2 group.

(4) It will not show coupling reaction because NO2 group is an e– withdrawing

group.
58. Heisenberg’s reagent is used to distinguish between primary, secondary and tertiary
amines. The other reagent that can be used for the same purpose is
(A) p-Toluene sulphonyl chloride
(B) o-Toluene sulphonyl chloride
(C) N-Ethyl benzene sulphonamide
(D) N,N- Diethyl benzene sulphonamide
Ans. (A)
Sol. p-Toluene sulphonyl chloride is used as Heisenberg’s reagent.

59.
D is:

(A)

(B)
 (C)

(D)
Ans. (B)
Sol.

60. Which is the best leaving group?

(A) N2
(B) OH-
(C) NH-2
(D) CH3COO-
Ans. (A)
Sol. Conceptual

AgCN NaOH, 
61. CH3CH2Br ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ → A ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯+
→ B ; (B) is
H3O

(A) CH3CH2NHCH3
(B) CH3CH2CH2NH2
(C) CH3CH2NH2

(D)

Ans. (C)

Sol.
62. Which is maximum basic in nature?

(A)
N
H

(B)
NH

(C) NH2

(D) NH

Ans. (B)
Sol. Localized lone pair is more basic than delocalized lone pair.

63. Which is the least reactive acylation?

O O H
|| || |
Py
(A) CH3 - NH2 + CH3 - C- C ⎯⎯⎯
→ CH 3 - C- N- CH 3

(B)

(C)

(D)
Ans. (C)

Sol. Acylation is a nucleophlic substitution reaction is a poor nucleophilie

because lone pair of N–atom is involved in resonance hence it acquire partial positive
charge and its nucleophilic character diminished.

is less reactive toward NSR because +ve charge of carbonyl C–atom is

involved in resonance. Hence This option is least reactive.
64. Which of the following is the structure of D−xylose?
CHO
HO H
(A) H OH
H OH
CH2OH
CHO
HO H
(B) HO H
H OH
CH2OH
CHO
H OH
(C) HO H
H OH
CH2OH
CHO
H OH
(D) H OH
H OH
CH2OH

Ans. (C)
CHO
H OH
Sol. HO H
H OH
CH2OH

65. Which of the following reagents does not oxidize glucose into gluconic acid ?
(A) Fehling’s solution
(B) Tollen’s reagent
(C) Nitric acid
(D) Bromine water
Ans. (C)
Sol. Nitric acid oxidizes glucose into glucaric acid

66. Which of the following is incorrect statement(s) regarding sucrose:

(A) Acid hydrolysis of sucrose is accompanied by a change in optical rotation:
(B) The Glycosidic linkage in sucrose is in between C-1 of glucose and C-2 of fructose.
(C) Aqueous solution of sucrose exhibits mutarotation
(D) In sucrose glucose is present in pyranose form and fructose is present in furanose
form.
Ans. (C)
Sol. Aqueous solution of sucrose does not exhibit mutarotation.

67. Glycogen is
(A) a polysaccharide found in both animals and plants.
(B) a polysaccharide found in plants.
(C) a polysaccharide found in animals.
(D) a polysaccharide found in honey.
Ans. (C)
Sol. Glycogen is a polysaccharide found in animals.

68. A base sugar phosphate unit in nucleic acid is known as

(A) nucleotide
(B) nucleoside
(C) phosphotide
(D) polypeptide
Ans. (A)
Sol. When nucleoside (a unit formed by attachment of a base to sugar) is linked to
phosphoric acid, the unit formed is called nucleotide.

69. pKa1 pKa2 and pKa3 of glutamic acid are 2.0, 4.0 and 9.5 respectively. Incorrect statement
regarding glutamic acid is
O O

HO OH

NH2

(A) At a pH below 2.0 the amino acid exists predominantly as

O O

HO OH
+
NH3

(B) Solubility of glutamic acid is minimum at a pH of 3.

(C) At a pH of 12 glutamic as predominantly exist as
O O

- -
O O

NH2

(D) Glutamic acid gives a yellow precipitate when treated with concentrated nitric acid.
Ans. (D)
Sol. Glutamic acid does not gives a yellow precipitate when treated with concentrated nitric
acid.

70. A tripeptide is written as Glycine–Alanine–Glycine. The correct structure of the tripeptide

is
O CH3

NH
H2N NH COOH

(A) O CH3

CH3 O CH3

NH
H2N NH COOH

(B) O
O

NH
H2N NH COOH

(C) O CH3

CH3 O

NH
H2N NH COOH

(D) O CH3

Ans. (C)
O

NH
H2N NH COOH

Sol. O CH3

SECTION-II
71. Examine the structural formulas of the following compounds and identify how many are
more basic than aniline
Ans. (7)
Sol.

72.
are mixed and reacted with Br2 / KOH then how many products are obtained?

Ans. (3)
Sol. It is Hoffman’s Bromamide reaction and in this reaction cross over products are not
obtained.

73. Of the following amine how many can be separated by Hoffmann's mustard Oil Reaction.
Ans. (4)
Sol. Hoffmann’s mustard oil reaction given 10 amines.

74. Number of compounds which give reaction with Hinsberg's reagent is

Ans. (5)
Sol.
75. `How many of the following amines are not prepared by Gabrielpthalamide reaction

Ans. (4)
Sol. Aromatic amines cannot be prepared by this method.

Only one-degree aliphatic amines can be prepared.

Tert butyl amine cannot be prepared.