BITSAT - Paper 2021

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Question 1
The electric potential V is given as a function of distance × (metre) by
V = (5x2 + 10x − 4) volt.
Value of electric field at x = 1m is
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Options:

A. −23V ∕ m

B. 11V ∕ m

C. 6V ∕ m

D. −20V ∕ m

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
V = 5x2 + 10x − 4
−dV
E= = −(10x + 10).
dx
At x = 1m, E = −20V ∕ m.

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Question 2
5
A proton moving with a velocity 3 × 10 m ∕ s enters a magnetic field of
0.3 tesla at an angle of 30° with the field. The radius of curvature of its
8
path will be (e / m for proton = 10 C ∕ kg )
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Options:

A. 2 cm

B. 0.5 cm

C. 0.02 cm

D. 1.25 cm

Answer: A

Solution:
Solution:
given that
v = 3 × 105m ∕ s, B = 0.3T , and e ∕m = 108C ∕ kg
mv2
F = = qvB sin θ
r
mv 8
r= {∵q ∕ m = 10 }
qB sin θ
5
3 × 10
r= 8
10 × 0.3 sin 30
radius of curvature of its path
r = 2cm

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Question 3
If force (F), length (L) and time (T) are assumed to be fundamental
units, then the dimensional formula of the mass will be
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Options:
−1 2
A. [FL T ]

B. [FL−1T−2]

C. [FL−1T−1]
2 2
D. [FL T ]

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
Let m = KFaLbTc
Substituting the dimensions of
−2
[F] = [MLT ], [L] = [L] and [T] = [T] and
comparing both side, we get m = FL−1T2

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Question 4
A metal disc of radius 100 cm is rotated at a constant angular speed of
60 rad ∕ s in a plane at right angles to an external field of magnetic
2
induction 0.05 Wb ∕ m . The emf induced between the centre and a point
on the rim will be
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Options:

A. 3V

B. 1.5V

C. 6V

D. 9V
Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
Induced emf produced between the centre and a point on the disc is given by
1
e = ωBR2
2
ω = 60 rad ∕ s, B = 0.05 Wb ∕ m2
and R = 100 cm = 1m
1
We get e = × 60 × 0.05 × (1)2 = 1.5V
2

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Question 5
−1
A balloon is rising vertically up with a velocity of 29ms . A stone is
dropped from it and it reaches the ground in 10 seconds. The height of
the balloon when the stone was dropped from it, was (g = 9.8ms−2)
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Options:

A. 100m

B. 200m

C. 400m

D. 150m

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
For stone to be dropped from rising balloon of velocity 29m ∕ s, u = −29m ∕ s, t = 10 sec.
1
∴ h = −29 × 10 + × 9.8 × 100
2
= −290 + 490 = 200m.

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Question 6
An alternating voltage V = V0 sin ω t is applied across a circuit. As a

result, a current I = I0 sin ( ωt − ) flows in it. The power consumed per

π
2
cycle is
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Options:

A. zero

B. 0.5V0I0
C. 0.707V0I0

D. 1.414V0I0

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
π
The phase angle between voltage V and current I is .
2
Therefore, power factor cos ϕ = cos ( π2 ) = 0.
Hence the power consumed is zero.

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Question 7
A gun fires two bullets at 60° and 30° with horizontal. The bullets strike
at some horizontal distance. The ratio of maximum height for the two
bullets is in the ratio of
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Options:

A. 2 : 1

B. 3 : 1

C. 4 : 1

D. 1 : 1

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
The bullets are fired at the same initial speed
H u2sin260° 2g
2
sin 60°
= × 2 2 =
H′ 2g u sin 30° sin230°
(√3 ∕ 2)2 3
= 2
=
(1 ∕ 2) 1

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Question 8
Green light of wavelength 5460Å is incident on an air-glass interface. If
the refractive index of glass is 1.5, the wavelength of light in glass
would be (c = 3 × 108ms−1)
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Options:

A. 3640Å
B. 5460Å

C. 4861Å

D. None of the above

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
λ 5460
aλg = a = = 3640Å
μ 1.5

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Question 9
Four massless springs whose force constants are 2k, 2k, k and 2k
respectively are attached to a mass M kept on a frictionless plane (as
shown in figure). If the mass M is displaced in the horizontal direction,
then the frequency of the system

Options:

1
A. 2π √ 4k
M

1
B. π √ k
M

C. 2π
1
√ k
7M

1
D. 2π √ 7k
M

Answer: A

Solution:
Solution:
Two springs on the L.H.S. of mass M are in series and two springs on the R.H.S. of mass M are in parallel. These
combinations of springs will be considered in parallel to mass M . Thus effective spring constant,
2k × 2k
K = + (k + 2k) = 4k
2k + 2k

∴ Frequency v =
1
2π M
K
= √
1
2π
4k
M
. √
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Question 10
Suppose the law of gravitational attraction suddenly changes and
becomes an inverse cube law i.e. F ∝ 13 , but still remaining a central
r
force. Then
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Options:

A. Kepler's law of area still holds

B. Kepler's law of period still holds

C. Kepler's law of area and period still holds

D. neither the law of area, nor the law of period still holds

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
According to kepler's law of area
dA L
=
dt 2m
For central forces, torque = 0
∴ L = constant
dA
∴ = constant
dt

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Question 11
Three specimens A, B, C of same radioactive element has activities 1
microcurie, 1 rutherford and 1 becquerel respectively. Which specimen
has maximum mass?
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Options:

A. A

B. B

C. C

D. all have equal masses

Answer: B
Solution:

Solution:
1 becquerel = 1 dis ∕ s
1 rutherford = 106 dis ∕ s
10
1 curie = 3.7 × 10 dis ∕ s

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Question 12
A solenoid is 2m long and 3 cm in diameter. It has 5 layers of winding of
1000 turns each and carries a current of 5A. What is the magnetic field
at its centre ? Use the standard value of μ0.

Options:
−4
A. 1.57 × 10 T
−3
B. 2.57 × 10 T

C. 1.57 × 10−2T
−6
D. 3.57 × 10 T

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
Length of solenoid, l = 2m
Total number of turns, N = 5 × 1000 = 5000
Number of turns per unit length,
N 5000
n= = = 2500m−1
l 2
Current, I = 5A
Now, B = μ0nI = 4π × 10−7 × 2500 × 5T
= 1.57 × 10−2T

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Question 13
A body of weight 2 kg is suspended as shown in the figure. The tension
T1 in the horizontal string (in kg wt ) is
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Options:

A. 2
√3

√
B. 23

C. 2√3

D. 2

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
The tension in the above string can be divided into two components where the component opposite to weight will
balance the weight while the component of this tension opposite to T 1 will be equal to T 1.
T sin θ = 2kgwt
T cos θ = T 1
The first equation gives
T = 4kgwt
So T 1 will be,
T 1 = 2√3kgwt

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Question 14
A wire of a certain material is stretched slowly by ten per cent. Its new
resistance and specific resistance become respectively:
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Options:

A. 1.2 times, 1.3 times

B. 1.21 times, same

C. both remain the same

D. 1.1 times, 1.1 times

Answer: B

Solution:
Solution:
Let we have a wire of length l , cross-sectional area A, and Resistivity ρ
Then Resistance of wire is
l
R = ρ − (1)
A
The volume of cylindrical wire is the product of its length and cross-sectional area.
V =I .A
If length is increased by 10 percent, the new length l' is
I ′ = ∣+10% of I = 1.1 ∣ −(2)
After stretching the cross-sectional area will also change, as volume remains constant. Let the new cross-sectional area
be A'
V = I . A = I ′A′ ... (3)
Putting (2) in (3) we have
I ⋅ A = 1.1I ⋅ A′
′ A
A = ... . (4)
1.1
So, the Resistance of this stretched wire is
l′
R′ = ρ ′ ⋯ (5)
A
Putting (2) and (4) in (5)
R′ = ρ ( 1.1l
A ∕ 1.1 )
⇒R′ = ρ (
1.1 × 1.1l
A )
′
⇒R = ρ (
1.21l
A )
′
⇒R = 1.21 ρ ( )
l
A
− (6)
Comparing E q(6) and E q(1) We get R′ = 1.21R
So, the resistance increases 1.21 times.

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Question 15
The significant result deduced from the Rutherford's scattering
experiment is that
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Options:

A. whole of the positive charge is concentrated at the centre of atom

B. there are neutrons inside the nucleus

C. α - particles are helium nuclei

D. electrons are embedded in the atom

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
The significant result deduced from the Rutherford's scatter ing is that whole of the positive charge is concentrated at the
centre of atom i.e. nucleus.

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Question 16
A ball of mass 0.2 kg is thrown vertically upwards by applying a force by
hand. If the hand moves 0.2m while applying the force and the ball goes
upto 2m height further, find the magnitude of the force. (Consider
2
g = 10m ∕ s ).

Options:

A. 4N

B. 16N

C. 20N

D. 22N

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
Let the velocity of the ball just when it leaves the hand is u then applying, v2 − u2 = 2as for upward journey
2
⇒ −u = 2(−10) × 2
2
⇒u = 40
Again applying v2 − u2 = 2as for the upward journey of the ball, when the ball is in the hands of the thrower,
2 2
v − u = 2as
⇒ 40 − 0 = 2(a)0.2
⇒a = 100m ∕ s2
∴ F = ma = 0.2 × 100 = 20N
⇒ N − mg = 20
⇒N = 20 + 2 = 22N

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Question 17
A zener diode of voltage VZ( = 6V) is used to maintain a constant voltage
across a load resistance RL( = 1000Ω) by using a series resistance
Rs( = 100Ω). If the e.m.f. of source is E ( = 9V), what is the power being
dissipated in Zener diode ?
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Options:

A. 0.144 watt

B. 0.324 watt

C. 0.244 watt

D. 0.544 watt

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
Here, E = 9V; Vz = 6; RL = 1000Ω
and Rs = 100Ω,
Potential drop across series resistor
V = E − VZ = 9 − 6 = 3V
Current through series resistance RS is
V 3
I= = = 0.03A
R 100
Current through load resistance RL is
V 6
IL = Z = = 0.006A
RL 1000
Current through Zener diode is
IZ = I − IL = 0.03 − 0.006 = 0.024 amp.
Power dissipated in Zener diode is
PZ = VZIZ = 6 × 0.024 = 0.144 Watt

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Question 18
In a given network the equivalent capacitance between A and B is
C1 = C4 = 1μF, C2 = C3 = 2μF.

Options:

A. 3μF

B. 6μF

C. 4.5μF

D. 2.5μF

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
The equivalent circuit is shown in figure.

2×2
CAB = 1 + +1
2+2
CAB = 3μF.

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Question 19
In a simple pendulum of length I the bob is pulled aside from its
equilibrium position through an angle θ and then released. The bob
passes through the equilibrium position with speed
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Options:

A. √2gl (1 + cos θ)

B. √2gl sin θ

C. √2gl

D. √2gl (1 − cos θ)

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
If l is length of pendulum and θ be angular amplitude then from principle of conservation of energy
1 2
(Initial total energy) 0 + mgh = mv + 0 (Final total energy)
2
⇒ v = √2gh = √2gl (1 − cos θ)

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Question 20
A moving coil galvanometer has resistance of 10Ω and full scale
deflection of 0.01A. It can be converted into voltmeter of 10V full scale
by connecting into resistance of
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Options:

A. 9.90Ω in series

B. 10Ω in series

C. 990Ω in series

D. 0.10Ω

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
Let G be resistance of galvanometer and ig the current through it. Let V is maximum potential difference, then from
Ohm's law

V
ig =
G+R
V
⇒R = −G
ig
Given, G = 10Ω, ig = 0.01A
V = 10 volt
 10
∴R = − 10 = 990Ω
0.01
Thus, on connecting a resistance R of 990Ω in series with the galvanometer, the galvanometer will become a voltmeter
of range zero to 10V .
For the voltmeter, a high resistance is series with the galvanometer and so the resistance of a voltmeter is very high
compared to that of galvanometer.

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Question 21
th
The frequency of whistle of an engine appears to be (4 ∕ 5) of initial
frequency when it crosses a stationary observer. If the velocity of sound
is 330m ∕ s , then the speed of engine will be
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Options:

A. 30m ∕ s

B. 36.6m ∕ s

C. 40m ∕ s

D. 330m ∕ s

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
nv
n′ = .........(1)
v − vs
nv
n" = .......(2)
v + vs
n′ v + vs
From (1) and (2), = ........(3)
n" v − vs
n′ 5
According to question, =
n′ 4
vs = ?v = 330m ∕ s .........(4)
From eq. (3) and (4)
5
4
= [
330 + vs
330 − vs ]
⇒ 9vs = 330

∴ vs = 36.6m ∕ s

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Question 22
Three bricks each of length L and mass M are arranged as shown from
the wall. The distance of the centre of mass of the system from the wall
is
Options:

L
A.
4

L
B.
2

C. ( )L3
2

D. ( )L11
12

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
 L 5L
x1 = , x = L, x3 =
2 2 4
m1x1 + m2x2 + m3x3
∴ xCM =
m1 + m2 + m3
L 5L
M× +M×L+M×
2 4 11L
= =
M+M+M 12

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Question 23
The I − V characteristics shown in figure represents

Options:

A. ohmic conductors

B. non-ohmic conductors

C. insulators

D. superconductors

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
The figure is showing I − V characteristics of non ohmic or non linear conductors.

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Question 24
The angle of dip at a place is 37° and the vertical component of the
−5
earth's magnetic field is 6 × 10 T. The earth's magnetic field at this
place is ( tan 37° = ) 3
4
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Options:

A. 7 × 10−5T

B. 6 × 10−5T

C. 5 × 10−5T

D. 10−4T
Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
tan θ =
V
H
=
3
4 [
∵tan 37° =
3
4 ]
3
∴V= H
4
V = 6 × 10−5T
4
H = × 6 × 10−5T = 8 × 10−5T
3
∴ Btotal = √ V2 + H2 = √(36 + 64) × 10−5
= 10 × 10−5 = 10−4T.

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Question 25
A round disc of moment of inertia I2 about its axis perpendicular to its
plane and passing through its centre is placed over another disc of
moment of inertia I1 rotating with an angular velocity ω about the same
axis. The final angular velocity of the combination of discs is
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Options:

(I1 + I2)ω
A.
I1

I ω
B. I 2+ I
1 2

C. ω
I ω
D. I 1+ I
1 2

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
Angular momentum will be conserved
i.e., I1ω = I1ω′ + I2ω′
⇒ω′ = I1ωI1 + I2

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Question 26
For an RLC circuit driven with voltage of amplitude Vm and frequency
1
ω0 = the current exhibits resonance the quality factor, Q is given by
√LC
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Options:
 ω
A. L0

ω L
B. R0

C. R
ω0C

D. CR
ω0

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:

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Question 27
The two ends of a rod of length L and a uniform cross-sectional area A
are kept at two temperatures T1 and T2(T1 > T2) . The rate of heat
dQ
transfer, dt
through the rod in a steady state is given by:
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Options:

k(T1 − T2)
A. LA

B. kLA(T1 − T2)

kA(T1 − T2)
C. L

kL(T1 − T2)
D. A

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
dQ kA(T1 − T2)
=
dt L
[ (T1 − T2) is the temperature difference ]

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Question 28
A U - shaped tube contains a liquid of density rho and it is rotated about
the left dotted line as shown in the figure.
Find the difference in the levels of liquid column.
Options:
2 2
ω L
A. 2g

2 2
B. ω L
2√2 g

2 2
2ω L
C. g

2 2
2√2 ω L
D. g

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:

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Question 29
Monochromatic light of wavelength 667 nm is produced by a helium
neon laser. The power emitted is 9 mW. The number of photons arriving
per sec on the average at a target irradiated by this beam is:
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Options:
16
A. 3 × 10
15
B. 9 × 10
19
C. 3 × 10
17
D. 9 × 10

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
−9 −3
λ = 667 × 10 m, P = 9 × 10 W
Nhc
P= , N = No. of photons emitted/sec.
λ
 −3 −9
9 × 10 × 667 × 10 16
N= −34 8
= 3 × 10 ∕ sec
6.6 × 10 × 3 × 10

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Question 30
The displacement y of a particle in a medium can be expressed as,
y = 10
−6
(
sin 100t + 20x + π4 ) m where t is in second and x in meter. The
speed of the wave is
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Options:

A. 20m ∕ s

B. 5m ∕ s

C. 2000m ∕ s

D. 5πm ∕ s

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
From equation given,
ω = 100
and k = 20;
ω 100
v= = = 5m ∕ s
k 20

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Question 31
An ideal gas at atmospheric pressure is adiabatically compressed so that
its density becomes 32 times of its initial value. If the final pressure of
gas is 128 atmospheres, the value of ' γ ' of the gas is :
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Options:

A. 1.5

B. 1.4

C. 1.3

D. 1.6

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
 m γ
Volume v = and using PV = constant
d
P′
P
=
V
V′
=
d′ γ
d ( )
γ
or 128 = (32)
7
∴ γ = = 1.4
5

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Question 32
A charge Q is placed at each of the opposite corners of a square. A
charge q is placed at each of the other two corners. If the net electrical
force on Q is zero, then Qq equals:

Options:

A. −1

B. 1

C. − 1
√2

D. −2√2

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:

→ → →
It is given that F A + F B + F D = 0
→ → →
Where F A, F B and F D are the forces applied by charges placed at A, B and D on the charge placed at C.
→ → →
⇒ FB + FD = − FA
→ →
| |
F B + F D = √2 2
KqQ
a
→ 2
| |
⇒ FA =
KQ
2
2a
2
KQ
∴ √2 KqQ = −
a2 2a2
Q
⇒ = −2√2
q

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Question 33
Three particles, each of mass m gram, are situated at the vertices of an
equilateral triangle ABC of side l cm (as shown in the figure). The
moment of inertia of the system about a line AX perpendicular to A B
and in the plane of ABC , in gram - cm2 units will be

Options:

A. 3 ml 2
2

B. 3 ml 2
4

2
C. 2ml
5 2
D. 4 ml

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
2
ml 5
IAX = m(AB)2 + m(OC)2 = ml 2 + m(l cos 60°)2 = ml 2 + = ml 2
4 4
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Question 34
Electrons are accelerated through a potential difference V and protons
are accelerated through a potential difference 4V. The de - Broglie
wavelengths are λe and λp for electrons and protons respectively. The
λe
ratio of λp
is given by: (given me is mass of electron and mp is mass of
proton).
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Options:

A.
√ mp
me

B.
√ me
mp

C. 1
2 √ me
mp

D. 2
√ mp
me

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
Energy = charge × potential diff.
Eelectron = qeV and Eproton = qp4V
h h
de - Broglie wavelength λ = =
P √2 mE
λe = h and λP = h ∵ (qe = qp)
√2me eV √2mPe4V
 h

√
λe √2me eV mP
∴ = =2
λP h me
√2mPe4V

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Question 35
The temperature of an ideal gas is increased from 120K to 480K. If at
120K, the root mean square velocity of the gas molecules is v , at 480K
it becomes
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Options:

A. 4u

B. 2u
u
C. 2

D. u
4

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:

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Question 36
A point particle is held on the axis of a ring of mass m and radius r at a
distance r from its centre C. When released, it reaches C under the
gravitational attraction of the ring. Its speed at C will be
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Options:

A. √ 2Gm
r
(√2 − 1)

B. √ Gm
r

C.
√ 2Gm
r (1− ) 1
√2

D. √ 2Gm
r

Answer: C

Solution:
Solution:
Let ' M ' be the mass of the particle
Now, Einitial = Efinal
GMm GM m 1 2
i.e. +0 = + MV
√2 r r 2
1
or, MV2 =
2
GMm
r
1− [1
√2 ]
1
⇒ V2 =
2 [
Gm
r
1− ] 1
√2
or,

V=
√ 2Gm
r (
1−
√2 )
1

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Question 37
A plane electromagnetic wave is incident on a plane surface of area A,
normally and is perfectly reflected. If energy E strikes the surface in
time t then force exerted on the surface is ( c = speed of light)
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Options:

2E
A. Atc

E
B. 2c

C. 2E
ct

D. zero

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
E
Incident momentum, p =
c
For perfectly reflecting surface with normal incidence
2E Δp 2E
Δp = 2p = ;F= =
c Δt ct

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Question 38
−5
The compressibility of water is 4 × 10 per unit atmospheric pressure.
3
The decrease in volume of 100cm of water under a pressure of 100
atmosphere will be
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Options:

A. 0.4cm3

B. 4 × 10−5cm3
C. 0.025cm3
3
D. 0.004cm

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
1 ΔV ∕ V
Compressibility = = .
B P
Here, P = 100 atm
−5 3
Compressibility = 4 × 10 and V = 100cm
3
Hence, ΔV = 0.4cm

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Question 39
Consider the optical system shown in Fig. The point source of light S is
having wavelength equal to λ . The light is reaching screen

only after reflection. For point P to be second maxima, the value of λ

would be (D> > d and d > > λ)
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Options:

12d 2
A. D

6d 2
B. D

3d 2
C. D

24d 2
D. D

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
 (8d ) × 3d
At P, Δx =
D
For 2 nd maxima, Δx = 2λ
24d 2
⇒ = 2λ
D
12d 2
⇒λ=
D

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Question 40
A spherical drop of radius R is divided into eight equal droplets. If
surface tension is T , then the work done in this process is
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Options:
2
A. 2πR T

B. 3πR2T

C. 4πR2T

D. 2πRT2

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
Volume of 8 small droplets = Volume of 1 big drop
4 3 4 3 R
⇒ πr × 8 = πR ⇒ r =
3 3 (8)1 ∕ 3
Work done =( Change in area ) × surface tension
= (4πr2n − 4πR2)T

{ (4π
R2
(8)2 ∕ 3
) × 8 − 4πR2 } T = 4πR2T

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Question 41
Which one of the following ions has the maximum magnetic moment?
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Options:

A. Sc3+

B. Ti3+
C. Cr3+

D. Fe3+

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
Fe3+(d 5) has 5 unpaired electrons therefore magneticmoment = √n(n + 2) = √5(5 + 2) = 5.91 which is maximum among
3+ 3+ 3+ 3+
given options. As Sc , Ti , Cr and V contain 0, 1, 3, and 2 number of unpaired electrons respectively.

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Question 42
Which of the following represents the correct order of Cl − O bond
lengths in
ClO−, ClO2−, ClO3−, ClO4− ?
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Options:

A. ClO4− = ClO3− = ClO2− = ClO−

B. ClO− < ClO2− < ClO3− < ClO4−

C. ClO4− < ClO3− < ClO2− < ClO−

D. ClO3− < ClO4− < ClO2− < ClO−

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
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Question 43
Which one of the following coordination compounds is used to inhibit
the growth of tumours?
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Options:

A. Trans-platin

B. EDTA complex of calcium

C. [(Ph3P)3 RhCl]

D. Cis - platin

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
Cisplatin [Pt(NH3)2 Cl2] is used in cancer treatment.

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Question 44
Aspirin is known as :
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Options:

A. acetyl salicylic acid

B. phenyl salicylate

C. acetyl salicylate

D. methyl salicylic acid

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:

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Question 45
In a 1st order reaction, reactant concentration C varies with time t as :
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Options:

1
A. C increases linearly with t

B. log C decreases linearly with t

C. C decreases with 1
t

D. log C decreases with 1

t

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
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Question 46
Which of the following has the highest pπ − pπ bonding tendency ?
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Options:

A. N

B. P

C. As

D. Sb

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
Nitrogen due to small size is able to show pπ − pπ lateral overlap forming N ≡ N , rest elements due to bigger size are
not able to show pπ − pπ lateral overlap.

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Question 47
Identify the incorrect statement :
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Options:

A. The S - S - S bond angles in the S8 and S6 rings are the same.

B. Rhombic and monoclinic sulphur have S8 molecules.

C. S2 is paramagnetic like oxygen

D. S8 ring has a crown shape.

Answer: A

Solution:
Solution:
The S6 molecule has a chair-form hexagon ring with the approx. same bond length as that in S8 , but with some what
smaller bond angles i.e.
bond lengths are approx. same but bond angles are different.

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Question 48
Which of the following does not contain any coordinate bond?
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Options:

A. H3O+

B. BF4−

C. HF2−

D. SO2−

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
HF2 is the only compound among the given options which does not contain any coordinate bond because it has hydrogen
bonding.
−
[H − F●● ● H]

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Question 49
Which of the following set contains species having same angle around
the central atom?
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Options:

A. SF4, CH4, NH3

B. NF3, BCl3, NH3

C. BF3, NF3, AlCl3

D. BF3, BCl3, BBr3

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
BF3, BCl3, BBr3 are sp2 hybridised. So, all have same structure and bond angle i.e. 120° .

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Question 50
Liquids A and B form an ideal solution in the entire composition range.
3
At 350K, the vapor pressures of pure A and pure B are 7 × 10 Pa and
12 × 103 Pa, respectively. The composition of the vapour is in
equilibrium with a solution containing 40 mole percent of A at this
temperature is:
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Options:

A. xA = 0.37; xB = 0.63

B. xA = 0.28; xB = 0.72

C. xA = 0.4; xB = 0.6

D. xA = 0.76; xB = 0.24

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
P°A = 7 × 103
P°B = 12 × 103
x′A = 0.4; x′B = 1 − 0.4
x′B = 0.6
Ptotal = P°Ax′A + P°Bx′B
= 7 × 103 × 0.4 + 12 × 103 × 0.6
= (7 × 0.4 + 12 × 0.6) × 103 = 104
P°Ax′A 7 × 103 × 0.4
xA = =
Ptotal 104
∴ xA = 0.28, xB = 1 − 0.28 = 0.72

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Question 51
Hydrolysis of NCl3 gives NH3 and X .
Which of the following is X ?
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Options:

A. HClO4

B. HClO3

C. HOCl

D. HClO2

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
Completing the reaction, we get
NCl3 + 3H2O → 3 HClO + NH3
'X′

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Question 52
Element 'B' forms ccp structure and 'A' 'occupies half of the octahedral
voids, while oxygen atoms occupy all the tetrahedral voids. The
structure of bimetallic oxide is :
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Options:

A. A2BO4

B. AB2O4

C. A2B2O

D. A4B2O

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
1
No. of lattice points = No. of octahedral voids = × No. of tetrahedral voids in ccp structure
2
∴ No. of atoms of B = 4
1
No. of atoms of A = × No. of octahedral voids
2
1
= ×4=2
2
No. of atoms of O = All tetrahedral voids = 2× No. of lattice points = 2 × 4 = 8
Hence, A : B : O = 1 : 2 : 4
Therefore, the formula of the compound is AB2O4
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Question 53
[Fe(en)2(H2O)2]2+ + en → complex (X). The correct statement about the
complex (X) is -
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Options:

A. it is a low spin complex

B. it is diamagnetic

C. it shows geometrical isomerism

D. (a) and (b) both

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
2+ 2+
Complex X is [Fe(en)3 right] ; as 'en' is a strong field ligand pairing of electrons will take place. [Fe(en)3] :

Hence, hybridisation is d 2sp3 and complex is diamagnetic. As it has 3 bidentate symmetrical 'en' ligands so it will not
show geometrical isomerism.

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Question 54
The frequency of radiation emitted when the electron falls from n = 4 to
n = 1 in a hydrogen atom will be (Given : ionization energy of
−18 −1 −34
H = 2.18 × 10 J atom and h = 6.625 × 10 Js )
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Options:

A. 1.54 × 1015s−1

B. 1.03 × 1015s−1

C. 3.08 × 1015s−1

D. 2.00 × 1015s−1

Answer: C

Solution:
Solution:
1
v = × IE ×
h [ 1
−
1
n12 n22 ]
−18
=
2.18 × 10
6.625 × 10−34
× [ 11 − 161 ] = 3.08 × 10 s
15 −1

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Question 55
Cetyltrimethyl ammonium bromide is a popular
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Options:

A. anionic detergent

B. cationic detergent

C. non-ionic detergent

D. sweetener

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
Cetyltrimethyl ammonium bromide which is a germicide, is a popular cationic detergent.

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Question 56
Which of the following chemicals can be added for sweetening of food
items at cooking temperature and does not provides calories?
©

Options:

A. Sucrose

B. Glucose

C. Aspartame

D. Sucralose

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
Sucralose is trichloro derivative of sucrose. It is stable at cooking temperture. It does not provide calories.

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Question 57
In XeF2, XeF4, XeF6 the number of lone pairs on Xe are respectively
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Options:

A. 2, 3, 1

B. 1, 2, 3

C. 4, 1, 2

D. 3, 2, 1.

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:

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Question 58
Which one of the following molecules will form a linear polymeric
structure due to hydrogen bonding?
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Options:

A. NH3

B. H2O

C. HCl
D. HF

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
HF form linear polymeric structure due to hydrogen bonding.

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Question 59
Arsenic containing medicine used for the treatment of syphilis, is
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Options:

A. erythromycin

B. ofloxacin

C. tetracycline

D. salvarsan

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:

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Question 60
The difference in the number of unpaired electrons of a metal ion in its
high-spin and low-spin octahedral complexes is two. The metal ion is:
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Options:

A. Ni2+

B. Fe2+
2+
C. Co
2+
D. Mn

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
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Question 61
Adsorption of a gas follows Freundlich adsorption isotherm. x is the
x
mass of the gas adsorbed on mass m of the adsorbent. The plot of m
versus log p is shown in the given graph.
x
m
is proportional to :

Options:
2∕3
A. p
3∕2
B. p
3
C. p

D. p2

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
According to Freundlich adsorption isotherm
 1 1
x x
∝ pn; = kp n
m m
2
Slope =
3
x 1
log = log k + log p
m n
1 2
Slope = =
n 3
2
x
∝ p3
m

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Question 62
The correct stability order of following species is -

Options:

A. x > y > w > z

B. y > x > w > z

C. x > w > z > y

D. z > x > y > w

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
x has a conjugated diene system, w an isolated diene system, z a cumulated diene system, and y an antiaromatic
system.

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Question 63
Nitrogen is obtained by the thermal decomposition of:
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Options:

A. NH4NO2

B. NH4NO3

C. AgNO3

D. Pb(NO3)2

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
Δ
NH4NO2 → N2 + 2H2O

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Question 64
Calculate the wavelength (in nanometer) associated with a proton
moving at 1.0 × 103ms−1.
(Mass of proton = 1.67 × 10−27 kg and h = 6.63 × 10−34 Js )
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Options:

A. 0.40 nm

B. 2.5 nm

C. 14.0 nm

D. 0.32 nm

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
−34
h 6.63 × 10
λ= = −27 3
mv 1.67 × 10 × 1 × 10
−10
= 3.97 × 10 meter = 0.397 nanometer ≈0.40 nm

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Question 65
The solubility of silver bromide in hypo solution involves the formation
of:
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Options:

A. Ag2SO3
B. Ag2S2O3

C. Ag+
+
D. NH4

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
Hypo solution is Na2S2O3 solution which is used in photography for fixing films & prints. Photographic emulsions are
made of AgBr. After developing, the film is put into hypo solution. This forms soluble complex with Ag.
Na2S2O3
Na2S2O3 + Ag Br → Ag2S2O3───────▶Na5[Ag(S2O3)3]

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Question 66
Fructose reduces Tollen's reagent due to:
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Options:

A. enolisation of fructose followed by conversion to glucose (having aldehydic group) by the

base present in Tollen's reagent

B. asymmetric carbons

C. primary alcoholic group

D. secondary alcoholic group

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:

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Question 67
When C2H2, CH4 and C2H4 pass through a test tube which has
ammonical Cu2Cl2, find out which gas comes out unaffected from test
tube?
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Options:

A. C2H2 and CH4

B. C2H2 and C2H4

C. C2H4 and CH4

D. C2H2

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
C2H2 forms copper acetylide with ammonical Cu2Cl2
Cu2Cl2 + 2NH4 OH → Cu2O + H2O + 2NH4 Cl
Cu2O + C2H2 → Cu2C2 + H2O
(copper acetylide)

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Question 68
Which of the following acts as an antioxidant in edible oils
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Options:

A. Vitamin B

B. Vitamin C

C. Vitamin D

D. Vitamin E

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
Vitamin E is an antioxidant present in edible oils.

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Question 69
reduction CHCl3 + KOH reduction
[A]─────▶[B] ─────▶ [C]─────▶N − Methylaniline, A is

Options:

A. Formaldehyde

B. Trichloromethane

C. Nitrobenzene

D. Toluene

Answer: C

Solution:
Solution:

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Question 70
In the reaction:

Which of the following compounds will be formed?

©

Options:

A.

B.

C.
D.

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:

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Question 71
The major product ' Y ' in the following reaction is :

Options:

A.
B.

C.

D.

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:

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Question 72
Biochemical oxygen demand(BOD) value can be a measure of water
pollution caused by the organic matter.
Which of the following statements is correct?
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Options:

A. Polluted water has BOD value higher than 10 ppm

B. Aerobic bacteria decreases the BOD value

C. Anaerobic bacteria increases the BOD value

D. Clean water has BOD value higher than 10 ppm

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
Clean water has BOD value less than 5 ppm. Polluted water has BOD value higher than 10 ppm.

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Question 73
Which of the following has minimum melting point?
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Options:

A. CsF

B. HCl

C. HF

D. LiF

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
Ionic compounds have high melting point. Greater the ionic character, more is melting point. HCl has least ionic
character because of maximum electronegativity difference between the two constituent elements, ( H and Cl ) among
CsF, HCl,HF and LiF
∴ HCl has minimum melting point.

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Question 74
X mL of H2 gas effuses through a hole in a container in 5 seconds. The
time taken for the effusion of the same volume of the gas specified
below under identical conditions is :
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Options:

A. 10 seconds : He

B. 20 seconds: O2

C. 25 seconds: CO

D. 55 seconds : CO2

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:

√
r1 M2
Under identical conditions, =
r2 M1

√
t2 M2
As rate of diffusion is also inversely proportional to time, we will have, =
t1 M1

(a) Thus, For He, t2 =

√ 42 (5s) = 5√2s ≠ 10s;
(b) For O2, t2 =
√ 322 (5s) = 20s
(c) For CO, t =
√ 282 (5s) ≠ 25s;
2

(d) For CO , t =
2 √ 442 (5s) ≠ 55s
2

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Question 75
Work out the heat change (cal) when 40g of He gas at 27°C undergoes
isothermal and reversible compression from initial pressure of 1 atm to
10 atm(R = 2 cal K−1 mol−1) .
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Options:

A. 13.818 kcal

B. −13.818 kcal

C. 55.272 kcal

D. −55.272k cal

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:

q = −wrev = − ( −2.303 nRT log

P1
P2 )
40 1
= 2.303 × × 2 × 300 log = −13.82 kcal
4 10
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Question 76
PCl5 is dissociating 50% at 250°C at a total pressure of P atm. If
equilibrium constant is Kp , then which of the following relation is
numerically correct -
©

Options:

A. Kp = 3P

B. P = 3Kp

2K
C. P = 3 P

2P
D. Kp = 3

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
PCl5 → PCl3 + Cl2

1 1 1
Moles at equilibrium
2 2 2
1 1 1
Mole fraction at equilibrium
3 3 3
P P P
Partial pressure at equilibrium
3 3 3

P P
×
3 3 P
Kp = =
P 3
3

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Question 77
− −
For the reaction: NH3 + OCl → N2H4 + Cl in basic medium, the
coefficients of NH3, OCl− and N2H4 for the balanced equation are
respectively
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Options:

A. 2, 2, 2

B. 2, 2, 1

C. 2, 1, 1

D. 4, 4, 2
Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
The balanced equation :
2NH3 + OCl− → N2H4 + Cl− + H2O

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Question 78
Two elements A and B have similar chemical properties. They don't form
solid hydrogencarbonates, but react with nitrogen to form nitrides. A
and B, respectively, are :

Options:

A. Na and Rb

B. Na and Ca

C. Cs and Ba

D. Liand Mg

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
Li and Mg do not form solid bicarbonate, but react with N2 to give nitrides.
Δ
6 Li + N2→2Li3N
Δ
3 Mg + N2→Mg3N2

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Question 79
Diborane (B2H6) reacts independently with O2 and H2O to produce,
respectively;
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Options:

A. B2O3 and H3BO3

−
B. B2O3 and [BH4]

C. H3BO3 and B2O3

D. HBO2 and H3BO3

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
B2H6 + 3O2 → B2O3 + 3H2O
B2H6 + 6H2O → 2H3BO3 + 6H2

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Question 80
At 25°C , the molar conductance at infinite dilution for the strong
electrolytes NaOH, NaCl and BaCl2 are 248 × 10−4, 126 × 10−4 and
280 × 10−4Sm2mol−1 respectively. Δm0 Ba(OH)2 in Sm2mol−1 is
©

Options:
−4
A. 52.4 × 10

B. 524 × 10−4

C. 402 × 10−4

D. 262 × 10−4

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
−4 2 −1
Δ°Na+ + Δ°OH− = 248 × 10 Sm mol
Δ°Na+ + Δ°Cl− = 126 × 10−4Sm2mol−1
Δ°Ba2+ + Δ°2Cl− = 280 × 10−4Sm2mol−1
Now,
Δ°Ba(OH) = Δ°BaCl + 2Δ°NaOH − 2Δ°NaCl
2 2
−4 −4 −4
Δ°Ba(OH) = 280 × 10 + 2 × 248 × 10 − 2 × 126 × 10
2

Δ°Ba(OH) = 524 × 10−4Sm2mol−1

2

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Question 81
1. If Socrates
P : innocent St. joan was at
Q : the age of seventy
R : it may be imagined how
S : was innocent at
6. the age of seventeen
The correct sequence should be
©
Options:

A. QRSP

B. RPSQ

C. PRSQ

D. SQRP

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
The correct sequence 'is 'If Socrates was innocent at the age of seventy it may be imagined now innocent St. John was at
the age of seventeen'.
Therefore correct combination is d.

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Question 82
1. It was all
P : that seemed
Q : and glamorous here
R: very wonderful
S: in the old places
6. so ordinary
The correct sequence should be
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Options:

A. QSPR

B. SPRQ

C. RQSP

D. PRSQ

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
The correct sequence is 'It was all very wonderful and glamorous here in the old places that seemed so ordinary'.
Therefore correct combination is c.

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Question 83
1. If you feed a dog or tame a bear by hand,
P : or until they succeed in getting it
Q : and tear and pull at it.
R : they get their teeth into the meat
S : until they bite a piece off,
6. all out of your hand.
The correct sequence should be
©

Options:

A. PSRQ

B. SQRP

C. RPSQ

D. RQSP

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
The correct sequence is If you feed a dog or tame a bear by hand, they get their teeth into the meet and tear and pull at
it until they bite a piece of or until they succeed in getting it all out of our hand'.
Therefore correct combination is (d).

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Question 84
the earth.............round the Sun.
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Options:

A. move

B. moves

C. moved

D. moving

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
To express general truths we use simple present tense,
therefore, (b) is the correct choice.

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Question 85
I................ him only one letter up to now.
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Options:
A. sent

B. have sent

C. have been sending

D. shall send

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
The simple past is used to indicate an action completed in the past.
Therefore option(b) is correct.

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Question 86
I shall telephone you when he................back.
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Options:

A. comes

B. coming

C. shall come

D. came

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
Simple present tense is also used, instead to the simple future tense,
therefore option (a) is correct.

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Question 87
Amenities
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Options:

A. pageantries

B. privileges

C. facilities

D. courtesies

Answer: D
Solution:

Solution:
'amenities' means 'pleasing acts' and 'courtesies' means 'polite behaviour'. Therefore correct synonym is (d).

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Question 88
Deflect
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Options:

A. cheat

B. frustrate

C. pervert

D. depress

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
'deflect' means 'turn aside' and 'pervert' means 'twist'.
Therefore correct synonym is (c).

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Question 89
Exorbitant
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Options:

A. odd

B. ridiculous

C. excessive

D. threatening

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
'exorbitant' means 'beyond the limit' and 'excessive' means 'extreme'.
Therefore correct synonym is (c).

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Question 90
He is not in the office................the moment.

Options:

A. from

B. with

C. for

D. at

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
'at' is used for things at rest.

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Question 91
She is very affectionate............... her children.

Options:

A. upon

B. with

C. towards

D. over

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
'towards' is used to show the sense of direction.

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Question 92
People were alarmed.................the tiger.

Options:
A. at

B. in

C. on

D. for

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
'at' is used for things at rest.

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Question 93
Our world has heritage of culture means
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Options:

A. a richness of tradition

B. an inherited cultural tradition

C. too many cultural

D. cultures which are now extinct

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
According to the passage, our world has a heritage of culture means, we have an inherited cultural tradition.
Therefore option (b) is correct.

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Question 94
'The less active and important people' are the
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Options:

A. lazy people

B. uncommitted people

C. common people

D. people who are in position of power

Answer: C
Solution:

Solution:
According to the passage common people may be described as the less active and important people.
Therefore option (c) is close to correct answer.

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Question 95
"Men ignorant of the past" means' the persons who
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Options:

A. do not learn from experience

B. ignore the lessons of history

C. are not aware of history.

D. have no respect for the past

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
According to the passage the persons who are not aware of history are the men ignorant of the past.
Therefore option (c) is correct.

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Question 96
Question Figure:

Answer Figures:
©

Options:

A.

B.
C.

D.

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:

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Question 97
Question Figure:

Answer Figures:
©

Options:

A.

B.

C.
D.

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:

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Question 98
Identify the diagram that best represents the relationship among the
given classes.
Rose, Flower, Stone
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Options:

A.

B.

C.

D.
Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:

All roses are flower. Stone is neither Flower nor Rose.

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Question 99
A piece of paper is folded and punched as shown below in the question
figures. From the given answer figures, indicate how it will appear when
opened.

Question Figure:

Answer Figures:
©

Options:

A.

B.
C.

D.

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:

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Question 100
Which of the following indicates similar relationship as
PNLJ : 2468, then QOKL: ?
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Options:

A. 3591

B. 1367

C. 1276

D. 1376

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
P⇒2
N⇒4
L⇒6
J⇒8
+1
P────▶Q ⇒ Q = 2 − 1 = 1
+1
N────▶O ⇒ O = 4 − 1 = 3
 +1
J────▶K ⇒ K = 8 − 1 = 7
L = 2 (Given)

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Question 101
A series is given, with one term missing. Choose the correct alternative
from the given ones that will complete the series.
B - 1, D - 2, F - 4, H - 8, J - 16,?
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Options:

A. K − 64

B. L - 32

C. M − 32

D. L − 64

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:

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Question 102
In the word FLOURISH, all the vowels are first arranged alphabetically
and then all the consonants are arranged alphabetically and then all the
vowels are replaced by the previous letter and all the consonants are
replaced by the next letter from the English alphabet. Which letter will
be third from the right end?
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Options:

A. I

B. S

C. M

D. V

Answer: C
Solution:

Solution:
FLOURISH
IOUFHLRS (Vowels arranged alphabetically)
HNT FHLRS (Vowels replaced by previous letter)
HNTGIMST ( Consonants replaced by Next Letter)
So M is the answer

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Question 103
In a joint family, there are father, mother, 3 married sons and one
unmarried daughter. Of the sons two married son have 2 daughters
each, and one has a son. How many female members are there in the
family?
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Options:

A. 2

B. 3

C. 6

D. 9

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
The female members in the family are mother, wives of 3 married son's unmarried daughter and 2 daughters of each of
the two sons. (1 + 3 + 1 + 2 × 2) = 9

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Question 104
Choose the cube which will be formed on folding the given question
figure.

Question Figures:

Answer Figures:
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Options:
A.

B.

C.

D.

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:

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Question 105
In the following question, select the number which can be placed at the
sign of question mark (?) from the given alternatives.
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Options:

A. 1
2

B. 2
3

3
C. 4

D. 4
5

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:

(3
2
1
)
− 1 = ⇒ 1st row
2

(8
3
2
)
− 2 = ⇒ 2nd row
3

(19
5
4
)
− 3 = ⇒ 3rd row
5

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Question 106
If the sum of a certain number of terms of the A.P. 25, 22, 19, ... is 116
then the last term is
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Options:

A. 0

B. 2

C. 4

D. 6

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
a = 25, d = 22 − 25 = −3 .
Let n be the no. of terms
Sum = 116;
n
Sum = [2a + (n − 1)d ]
2
n
116 = [50 + (n − 1)(−3)]
2
or 232 = n[50 − 3n + 3] = n[53 − 3n] = −3n2 + 53n
2
⇒3n − 53 + 232 = 0
⇒(n − 8)(3n − 29) = 0
29
⇒n = 8 or n = ,
3
29
n≠
3
∴n = 8
∴ Now, T8 = a + (8 − 1)d = 25 + 7 × (−3) = 25 − 21 = 4
∴ Last term = 4

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Question 107
The distance between the parallel lines 3x − 4y+ 7 = 0 and
3x − 4y + 5 = 0 is ba . Value of a + b is
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Options:

A. 2

B. 5

C. 7

D. 3

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
Given parallel lines are
3x − 4y + 7 = 0 and 3x − 4y + 5 = 0
|7 − 5| 2
Required distance = =
√ (3) + (−4)
2 2 5
⇒a = 2, b = 5

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Question 108
asin x − 1
Value of lim sin x is
x→0
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Options:

A. log a

B. sin x

C. log(sin x)
D. cos x

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
asin x − 1 ay − 1
We have, lim = lim
x → 0 sin x y→0 y
= log a, where y = sin x
∵ x → 0 ⇒ y = sin x → 0

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Question 109
sin x
If ∫ sin(x − α)
dx = Ax + B log sin(x − α) + C, then value of (A, B) is
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Options:

A. (−cos α, sin α)

B. (cos α, sin α)

C. (−sin α, cos α)

D. (sin α, cos α)

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
sin x sin( x − α + α
∫ dx = ∫ dx
sin(x − α) sin(x − α)

sin(x − α) cos α + cos(x − α) sin α

=∫ dx
sin(x − α)
= ∫ {cos α + sin α cot(x − α)} dx
= (cos α)x + (sin α) log sin(x − α) + C
∴ A = cos α, B = sin α

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Question 110
1
The domain of the function f(x) = is given by
√x 12
− x + x4 − x + 1
9

Options:

A. (−∞, −1)

B. (1, ∞)

C. (−1, 1)

D. (−∞, ∞)
Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
f(x) is defined for x12 − x9 + x4 − x + 1 > 0
⇒ x4(x8 + 1) − x(x8 + 1) + 1 > 0
8 3
⇒ (x + 1)x(x − 1) + 1 > 0
If x ≥ 1 or x ≤ −1, then the above expres - sion is positive.
If −1 < x ≤ 0, the above inequality still holds.
If 0 < x < 1, then
x12 − x(x8 +) + (x4 + 1) > 0
∵[ x4 + 1 > x8 + 1 and so x4 + 1 > x(x8 + 1) ]
The domain of f = (−∞, ∞)

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Question 111
The eccentricity of the ellipse whose major axis is three times the minor
axis is:
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Options:

√2
A. 3

√3
B. 2

2√2
C. 3

D. 2
√3

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
Let a be the major axis and b, the minor axis of the ellipse, then 3 minor axis = major axis.
⇒ 3b = a
Eccentricity is given by:
b2 = a2(1 − e2)
⇒b2 = 9b2(1 − e2)
1
⇒ = (1 − e2)
9
8
⇒e2 =
9
2√2
⇒e =
3

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Question 112
The sum of all odd numbers between 1 and 1000 which are divisible by 3
is
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Options:

A. 83667

B. 90000

C. 83660

D. None of these

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
Sum of odd numbers between 1 and 1000 , which is divisible by
3 = 3 + 9 + 15 + 21 + 27 + .... + 999 = S (let)
∴ Let n be the number of terms in series and a is first term.
∴ l = a + (n − 1)d ,
where l is last term and d is is common difference.
999 = 3 + (n − 1) × 6
999 − 3 996
n−1= =
6 6
⇒ n − 1 = 166
⇒n = 167
n
∴ S = [2a + (n − 1)d ]
2
167
= [2 × 3 + (167 − 1) × 6]
2
167
= [1002] = 167 × 501 = 83667
2

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Question 113
How many numbers lying between 999 and 10000 can be formed with
the help of the digits 0, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, when the digits are not repeated?
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Options:

A. 100

B. 200

C. 300

D. 400

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
The numbers between 999 and 10000 are all 4-digit numbers. The number of 4 - digit numbers formed by digits
0, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8 is 6P4 = 360.
But here those numbers are also involved which begin from 0. So, we take those numbers as three-digit numbers.
Taking initial digit 0 , the number of ways to fill remaining 3 places from five digits 2, 3, 6, 7, 8 are 5P3 = 60
So, the required numbers = 360 − 60 = 300.
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Question 114
The points (0, 7, 10), (−1, 6, 6) and (−4, 9, 6) form
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Options:

A. a right angled isosceles triangle

B. a scalene triangle

C. a right angled triangle

D. an equilateral triangle

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
Let P(0, 7, 10), Q(−1, 6, 6) and R(−4, 9, 6) be the vertices of a triangle
Here, PQ = √1 + 1 + 16 = 3√2
QR = √9 + 9 + 0 = 3√2
PR = √16 + 4 + 16 = 6
Now, PQ2 + QR2 = (3√2)2 + (3√2)2 = 36 = (PR)2
Therefore,Δ PQR is a right angled triangle at Q. Also, OQ = QR.
Hence, Δ PQR is a right angled isosceles triangle.

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Question 115
Find the value of a such that the sum of the squares of the roots of the
equation x2 − (a − 2)x − (a + 1) = 0 is least.
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Options:

A. 4

B. 2

C. 1

D. 3

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
Let α, β be the roots of the equation.
∴ α + β = a − 2 and αβ = −(a + 1)
Now, α2 + β2 = (α + β)2 − 2αβ
= (a − 2)2 + 2(a + 1) = (a − 1)2 + 5
∴ α2 + β2 will be minimum if (a − 1)2 = 0 ,
i.e. a = 1.
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Question 116
The value of ∫ cos(log x) dx is :
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Options:

A. 1 [sin(log x) + cos(log x)] + C

2

B. 2x [sin(log x) + cos(log x)] + C

C. 2x [sin(log x) − cos(log x)] + C

D. 1 [sin(log x) − cos(log x)] + C

2

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:

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Question 117
The length of the perpendicular drawn from the point (3, −1, 11) to the
line 2x = y −3 2 = z −4 3 is :
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Options:

A. √29

B. √33

C. √53

D. √66

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
Let feet of perpendicular is
(2α, 3α + 2, 4α + 3)
⇒ Direction ratio of the ┴ line is
2α − 3, 3α + 3, 4α − 8. and
⇒ Direction ratio of the line are 2, 3, 4
⇒ 2(2α − 3) + 3(3α + 3) + 4(4α − 8) = 0
⇒α=1
⇒ Feet of ┴ is (2, 5, 7)
⇒ Length ┴ is √ 12 + 62 + 42 = √53
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Question 118
If the slope of the tangent to the curve at any point P(x, y) is yx − cos2 y
x
,

then the equation of a curve passing through ( 1, ) is

π
4
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Options:

A. tan yx ( ) + log x = 1
B. tan yx ( ) + log y = 1
C. tan y ( ) + log x = 1
x

D. tan xy ( ) + log y = 1
Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
According to the condition,
dy y y
= − cos2 ...(i)
dx x x
This is a homogeneous differential equation Substituting y = vx, we get
dv
v+x = v − cos2v
dx
dv
⇒x = −cos2v
dx
2 dx
⇒ ∫ sec vdv = −∫
x
⇒ tan v = −log x + C
y
⇒ tan + log x = C
x
π
Substituting x = 1, y = , we get C = 1
4
Thus, we get
tan ( )
y
x
+ log x = 1
which is the required solution,

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Question 119
2 sin α 1 − cos α + sin α
If y = 1 + cos α + sin α
, then value of 1 + sin α
is
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Options:

A. 3y

B. y
C. 2y

D. 3 y
2

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
1 − cos α + sin α
1 + sin α
1 − cos α + sin α 1 + cos α + sin α
= .
1 + sin α 1 + cos α + sin α

(1 + sin α)2 − cos2α

=
(1 + sin α)(1 + cos α + sin α)

(1 + sin2α + 2 sin α) − (1 − sin2α)

=
(1 + sin α)(1 + cos α + sin α)
2 sin α
= =y
1 + cos α + sin α

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Question 120
The coefficient of the term independent of x in the expansion of

(√ )
10
x 3
3 + is
2x2
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Options:

A. 5
4

B. 7
4

C. 9
4

D. None of these

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
The (r + 1) th term in the expansion of

(√ )
10
x
+ 32 is given by
3 2x

( √ 3x )
10 − r

( 2x3 )
r
10
Tr + 1 = Cr 2

5− ( 2r )
10 x 3r
= Cr . r 2r
5− ( 2r ) 2x
3
 ( 3r
2
) −5
5− ( 5r )
= 10
Cr 3 x 2
r
2
For Tr + 1 to be independent of x , we must have 5 − ( 5r2 ) = 0
or r = 2 .
Thus, the 3rd term is independent of x and is equal to
3−5 −2
10 3 10 × 9 3 5
C2 2 = × =
2 2 4 4

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Question 121
If 2x + 2y = 2x + y, then dy
dx
=
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Options:
y
A. 2x − y 2x − 1
2 −1

( )
y
2 −1
B. 2x − y x
1−2

2x + 2y
C.
2x − 2y

D. None of these

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
2x + 2y = 2x + y
Differentiating both sides
ln 2.2x + ln 2.2y
dy
dx
= ln 2.2x + y 1 +
dy
dx ( )
2x + 2y
dy
dx
= 2x + y 1 +
dy
dx ( )
x y dy x+y x+y d y
2 +2 =2 +2
dx dx
y x+y d y x+y
(2 − 2 ) = (2 − 2x)
dx
x+y x
dy 2 −2
= y
dx 2 −2 yx +

dy 2x(2y − 1)
= y
dx 2 (1 − 2x)
dy
dx
=2
x−y
( 2y − 1
1 − 2x )
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Question 122
1 − t2 2t dy
If x = 1 + t2
and y = , then dx
is equal to :
1 + t2
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Options:
A. − yx

B. yx

x
C. − y

D. xy

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
1 − t2
Let x = and y = 2t 2
1 + t2 1+t
Put t = tan θ , we get
2
1 − tan θ
x= 2
and y = 2 tan θ2
1 + tan θ 1 + tan θ
⇒ x = cos 2 θ and y = sin 2 θ
dx dy
∴ = −2 sin 2 θ and = 2 cos 2 θ
dθ dθ
dy dy dθ cos 2 θ x
Now, = × =− =−
dx dθ dx sin 2 θ y

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Question 123
The points at which the tangent passes through the origin for the curve
y = 4x3 − 2x5 are
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Options:

A. (0, 0), (2, 1) and (−1, −2)

B. (0, 0), (2, 1) and (−2, −1)

C. (2, 0), (2, 1) and (−3, 1)

D. (0, 0), (1, 2) and (−1, −2)

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
The equation of the given curve is
y = 4x3 − 2x5
dy
= 12x2 − 10x4
dx
Therefore, the slope of the tangent at point (x, y) is 12x2 − 10x4.
The equation of the tangent at (x, y) is given by Y − y = (12x2 − 10x4)(X − x)... (i)
When, the tangent passes through the origin (0, 0), then X = Y = 0
Therefore, eq. (i) reduce to
−y = (12x2 − 10x4)(−x)
⇒y = 12x3 − 10x5
Also, we have y = 4x3 − 2x5
 3 5
∴ 12x − 10x
= 4x3 − 2x5
⇒ 8x5 − 8x3 = 0
⇒x5 − x3 = 0
⇒ x3(x2 − 1) = 0
⇒x = 0, ±1
When, x = 0,
y = 4(0)3 − 2(0)5 = 0
When, x = 1,
y = 4(1)3 − 2(1)5 = 2
When, x = −1,
y = 4(−1)3 − 2(−1)5 = −2
Hence, the require points are (0, 0), (1, 2) and (−1, −2).

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Question 124
If the radius of a sphere is measured as 9 cm with an error of 0.03 cm ,
then find the approximating error in calculating its volume.
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Options:

A. 2.46πcm3

B. 8.62πcm3
3
C. 9.72πcm
3
D. 7.6πcm

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
Let r be the radius of the sphere and Δr be the error in measuring the radius. Then, r = 9 cm and Δr = 0.03 cm
Let V be the volume of the sphere. Then,
4
V = πr3
3
dV 2
⇒ = 4πr
dr
⇒ ( )
dV
dr r = 9
= 4π × 92 = 324π
Let ΔV be the error in V due to error Δr in r.
Then,
dV
ΔV = Δr
dr
⇒ΔV = 324π × 0.03 = 9.72πcm3

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Question 125
If z is a complex number such that z2 = (z)2, then
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Options:

A. z is purely real
B. z is purely imaginary

C. either z is purely real or purely imaginary

D. None of these

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
Let z = x + iy, then its conjugate z = x − iy
Given that z2 = (z)2
⇒ x2 − y2 + 2ixy = x2 − y2 − 2ixy
⇒ 4ixy = 0

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Question 126
4 4
∫
−a
(x8 − x4 + x2 + 1)d x = 2 ∫0 (x8 − x4 + x2 + 1)d x then a =

Options:

A. 3

B. 4

C. 6

D. 8

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
If f(x) is an even function then
a a
∫ f(x)d x = 2 ∫ f(x)d x
−a 0
Here f(x) = x8 − x4 + x2 + 1 is an even function, therefore a = 4.

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Question 127
The area bounded by the curves x + 2y2 = 0 and x + 3y2 = 1 is
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Options:

A. 1 sq. unit

B. 1 sq. units
3
C. 2 sq. units
3

D. 4
3
sq. units

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
We have, x + 2y2 = 0
2 x
⇒ y = − ...(i)
2
a parabola with vertex (0, 0) and x + 3y2 = 1
⇒ y2 =
1−x
3
=− ( x−1
3 ) ... (ii), a parabola with vertex (1, 0)
Solving (i) and (ii), we get y = ±1
 1
A = ∫ ((1 − 3y2) − (−2y2))d y
−1

[ y3
]
1 1
= 2 ∫ (1 − y2)d y = 2 y −
0 3 0
4
= sq.units
3

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Question 128

d
dx ( √ ) tan −1
1 + cos

1 − cos
x
2
x
2
is equal to

Options:

A. − 1
4

1
B. 4

C. − 1
2

D. 1
2

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:

( √ )
x
1 + cos
d −1 2
We have tan
dx x
1 − cos
2

[ √ ( )]
( ) x
1+ 2cos2 −1
d −1 4
= tan
dx x
1− 1 − 2sin2
4

( √ )
x 2
2cos
d −1 4
= tan
dx x
2sin2
4

=
d
dx (
tan−1 cot
2 x
4
=
d
√
dx
tan−1 cot
x
4) ( )
=
d
dx
−1
(
tan tan
π x
−
2 4
= (
d π x
dx 2 4
− ))
1
=0− =−
4
1
4 ( )
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Question 129
f(x) = ( e2x − 1
e2x + 1 ) is
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Options:

A. an increasing function

B. a decreasing function

C. an even function

D. None of these

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:

∵ f(x) = (
e2x − 1
e2x + 1
)
−2x 2x
e −1 1−e
∴ f(−x) = −2x = 2x
e +1 1+e
2x
−(e − 1)
⇒ f(−x) = = −f(x)
e2x + 1
∴ f(x) is an odd function.
4e2x
Again, f′(x) = > 0, ∀x ∈ R
(1 + e2x)2
⇒ f(x) is an increasing function.

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Question 130
π
1
Evaluate: ∫
0 5 + 4 cos x
dx
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Options:

A. π
3

B. π
2

C. π
4

π
D. 6

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
π
1
We have, ∫ dx
0 5 + 4 cos x
 π
1
=∫ dx

( )
0 x
1 − tan2
2
5+4
x
1 + tan2
2

2 x
π 1 + tan
2
=∫ dx
0
(
5 1 + tan2
x
2 ) (
+ 4 1 − tan2
x
2 )
x 2 2 x
π 1 + tan π sec
2 2
=∫ dx = ∫ dx
2 x x
0
9 + tan 0
9 + tan2
2 2

x 1 x
Let tan = t ⇒ sec2 d x = d t
2 2 2
Also, x = 0 ⇒ t = 0 and x = π ⇒ t = ∞
∞
∴ I = ∫ dt 2
0 9+t
∞
∴ I = 2 ∫ dt 2
0 9+t

∴I=
2
3
tan−1 [
t ∞
3 0
2
]
= [tan−1∞ − tan−10]
3
=
2 π
3 2 (−0 =
π
3 )
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Question 131
The equation of the circle, which touches the line y = 5 and passes
through (−1, 2) and (1, 2) is
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Options:

A. 9x2 + 9y2 − 60y + 75 = 0

B. 9x2 + 9y2 − 60x − 75 = 0

C. 9x2 + 9y2 + 60y − 75 = 0

D. 9x2 + 9y2 + 60x + 75 = 0

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
The centre of the circle is on the perpendicular bisector of the line joining (−1, 2) and (1, 2), which is the y - axis. The
ordinate of the centre is given by
(5 − y)2 = 1 + (y − 2)2
10
⇒y=
3
Hence, eq. of the circle is :

(
x2 + y −
10 2
3
= ) 5 2
3 ( )
⇒ 9x2 + 9y2 − 60y + 75 = 0

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Question 132
Coefficient of x13 in the expansion of (1 − x)5(1 + x + x2 + x3)4 is
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Options:

A. 4

B. 6

C. 32

D. 5

Answer: A
Solution:

Solution:
Expression = (1 − x)5 . (1 + x)4(1 + x2)4
= (1 − x)(1 − x2)4(1 + x2)4
= (1 − x)(1 − x4)4
∴ Coefficient of x13 = − 4C3(−1)3 = 4

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Question 133
The general solution of the differential equation
(tan−1y − x)d y = (1 + y2)d x is
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Options:
−1
−1 −tan y
A. x = (tan y + 1) + Ce
−1
−1 −tan y
B. x = (tan y − 1) + Ce
−1
−1 −tan x
C. x = (tan x − 1) + Ce
−1
−1 −tan x
D. x = (tan x + 1) + Ce

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
The given differential equation can be written as
dx x tan−1y
+ = ... (i)
dy 1+y 2
1 + y2
Now, eq. (i) is a linear differential equation of the form
dx
+ P1x = Q1
dy
1 tan−1y
where P1 = and Q1 =
1+y 2
1 + y2
∫
1 dy
−1
Therefore, I.F = e 1 + y2 = etan y
Thus, the solution of the given differential equation is given by

( tan−1y
)
−1 −1
xetan y
=∫ etan y
dy + C ...(ii)
1 + y2

(
tan−1y
)
−1
Let I = ∫ 2
etan y dy
1+y
On substituting tan−1y = t, so that

( 1
1 + y2 )
dy = dt, we get

I = ∫ tet dt = tet − ∫ 1 . et dt = tet − et = et(t − 1)

−1
or I = etan y(tan−1y − 1)
On substituting the value of 1 in equation (i1), we get
−1 −1
x . etan y = .etan y(tan−1y − 1) + C
−1
or x = (tan−1y − 1) + Cetan y
which is the general solution of the given differntial equation.

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Question 134
The area bounded by curves (x − 1)2 + y2 = 1 and x2 + y2 = 1 is
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Options:

A. ( 2π
3
√3
− 2 )
B. 2π
3

√
C. 23

√
D. 2π + 23
3

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
Given circles are x2 + y2 = 1 ...(i)
and (x − 1)2 + y2 = 1 ...(ii)
Centre of (i) is O(0, 0) and radius = 1

Both these circle are symmetrical about x-axis solving (i) and (ii), we get, −2x + 1 = 0
1
⇒x=
2
 ( 12 )
2
then y2 = 1 − = 34
√3
⇒y =
2
∴ The points of intersection are

P (1 √3
,
2 2
)
and Q
1
2
(
,−
√3
2
)
It is clear from the figure that the shaded portion in region whose area is required.
∴ Required area = area OQAPO
= 2× area of the region OLAP
= 2 ×( area of the region OLPO + area of LAPL )

[ ]
1
1
2 ∫ √ 1 − x2 dx
=2 ∫ √ 1 − (x − 1)
2
d x +
0
1
2

1
[ (x − 1) √ 1 − (x − 1)2
] [ x √ 12− x ]1
2 1
1 −1 2 1 −1
=2 + sin (x − 1) +2 + sin x
2 2 0 2
2

=−
1 √3
.
2 2
+ sin
−1 −1
2 ( ) − sin −1
(−1) + 0 + sin
−1
(1) − ( 12 . √32 + sin ( 12 ) )
−1

= ( 2π3 − √32 ) sq. units.

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Question 135
Consider an infinite geometric series with first term a and common
ratio r . If its sum is 4 and the second term is 34 , then :
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Options:

A. a = 4 , r = 3
7 7

3
B. a = 2, r = 8

3 1
C. a = 2 , r = 2

D. a = 3, r = 1
4

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
3
Since, sum = 4 and second term =
4
a 3
⇒ = 4, and ar =
1−r 4
a
⇒ =4
3
1−
4a
⇒ (a − 1)(a − 3) = 0
⇒ a = 1 or a = 3

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Question 136
x
∫ e (12 +xx) dx equals
cos (e x)
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Options:
x
A. −cot(ex ) + C
x
B. tan(xe ) + C
x
C. tan(e ) + C
x
D. cot(e ) + C

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
ex(1 + x)
∫ dx
cos2(exx)
x
Let xe = t
dt
⇒ (xex + ex) =
dx
dt
⇒dx=
ex(x + 1)
ex(1 + x) ex(1 + x)
∴∫ dx = ∫ × x dt = ∫ 1 2 dt = ∫ sec2t dt = tan t + C = tan(xex) + C
cos2(exx) cos2t e (1 + x) cos t

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Question 137
π
If A + B + C = 2
then
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Options:

A. tan A tan B + tan B tan C + tan C tan A = 1

B. cot A + cot B + cot C = cot A cot B cot C

C. cos 2 A + cos 2 B + cos 2 C = 1 + 4 sin A sin B sin C

D. All three are correct

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
π
B + C = − A ⇒ tan(B + C) = cot A
2
tan B + tan C
⇒ = cot A
1 − tan B tan C
⇒ tan A tan B + tan B tan C + tan C tan A = 1
⇒ tan A tan B tan C(cot C + cot A + cot B) = 1
⇒ cot A + cot B + cot C = cot A cot B cot C
Again cos 2 A + cos 2 B + cos 2 C
= 2 cos(A + B) cos(A − B) + cos 2 C
= 2 cos
π
2 ( )
− C cos(A − B) + 1 − 2sin2C
= 2 sin C[cos(A − B) − sin C] + 1

[ π
= 2 sin C cos(A − B) − sin − (A + B) + 1
2 ]
= 2 sin C[cos(A − B) − cos(A + B)] + 1
= 4 sin A sin B sin C + 1

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Question 138
2sin23x
lim
x2
is equal to :
x→0
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Options:

A. 12

B. 18

C. 0

D. 6

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
2sin23x
Consider lim
x→0 x2

[
sin 3 x 2
] [ ]
sin 3 x 2
= 2 . lim = 2 . lim 3
x→0 x x→0 3x
= 2.9 lim
x→0 3x(
sin 3 x 2
)
= 18 × 1 = 18

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Question 139
1
If the harmonic mean between a and b be H, then the value of H−a
+ H 1− b
is
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Options:

A. a + b

B. ab
1 1
C. a + b

1 1
D. a − b
Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
2ab
Putting H = , we have
a+b
1 1
+
H−a H−b
1 1
= + = a + b2 + a + b2
(
2ab
a+b
−a ) ( 2ab
a+b
−b ) ab − a ab − b

= ( ab +− ba ) ( 1a − b1 ) = ( ab +− ba ) ( bab− a ) = a ab
+b 1 1
= +
a b

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Question 140
Girl students constitute 10% of I year and 5% of II year at Roorkee
University. During summer holidays 70% of the I year and 30% of II year
students are given a project. The girls take turns on duty in canteen.
The chance that I year girl student is on duty in a randomly selected day
is
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Options:

3
A.
17

B. 14
17

3
C. 10

7
D.
10

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
The desired probability
10 70
×
100 100 14
= =
10 70 5 30 17
× + ×
100 100 100 100

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Question 141
If the tangent at P(1, 1) on y2 = x(2 − x)2 meets the curve again at Q,
then Q is
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Options:

A. (2, 2)

B. (−1, −2)

C. ( 9 3
,
4 8 )
D. None of these

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
y2 = x(2 − x)2 ⇒ y2 = x3 − 4x2 + 4x ...(i)
dy
⇒ 2y = 3x2 − 8x + 4
dx
dy 3x2 − 8x + 4
⇒ =
dx 2y
⇒ [ ]
dy
dx P
=
3−8+4
2
=−
1
2
1
∴ Equation of tangent at P is: y − 1 = − (x − 1)
2
⇒ x + 2y − 3 = 0
Using y =
3−x
2
in (i), we get:
3−x 2
2 ( )
= x3 − 4x2 + 4x
⇒ 4x3 − 17x2 + 22x − 9 = 0 ..(ii)
which has two roots 1,1(Because of (ii) being tangent at (1, 1) ).
17
Sum of 3 roots =
4
17 9
∴3 rd root = −2=
4 4
9
3−
4 3
Then, y = =
2 8
∴ Q is (
9 3
,
4 8 )
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Question 142
A line makes angles of 45° and 60° with the positive axes of X and Y
respectively. The angle made by the same line with the positive axis of Z
, is.
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Options:

A. 30° or 60°

B. 60° or 90°

C. 90° or 120°

D. 60° or 120°

Answer: D

Solution:
Solution:
Given α = 45°, β = 60°, γ = ?
∵ cos2α + cos2β + cos2γ = 1
1 1 1
∴ cos2γ = 1 − − =
2 4 4
⇒ γ = 60° or 120°

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Question 143
An ellipse has OB as semi minor axis, F and F' its focii and the angle
FBF' is a right angle. Then the eccentricity of the ellipse is
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Options:

A. 1
√2

B. 1
2

C. 1
4

D. 1
√3

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
∵ ∠FBF' = 90°
⇒ FB2 + F′B2 = FF′2
∴ ( √ a2e2 + b2 ) 2 + ( √ a2e2 + b2 ) 2 = (2ae)2
2 2 2 2 2
⇒ 2(a e + b ) = 4a e
b2
⇒ e2 = 2
a
 b2
Also e2 = 1 − = 1 − e2
a2
⇒ 2e2 = 1
1
⇒e= .
√2

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Question 144
The value of cos(2cos−1x + sin−1x) at x = 1
5
is
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Options:

2√6
A. − 5

B. −2√6

√6
C. − 5

D. None of these

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
cos[2cos−1x + sin−1x]
= cos[cos−1x + cos−1x + sin−1x]

[
= cos cos−1x +
π
2 ]
= −sin[cos−1x]

= −sin [ sin−1 √ 1 − x ] = −√1−x

2 2

√ ( 15 ) √ 25
24
2 2√6
=− 1− =− =−
5

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Question 145
If →a is a vector of magnitude 50 , collinear with the vector
→ ^ ^ ^
b = 6 i − 8 j − 15 k and makes an acute angle with the positive direction of
2
Z - axis, then →a is equal to
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Options:

^ ^ ^
A. −24 i + 32 j + 30 k
^ ^ ^
B. 24 i − 32 j − 30 k

^ ^ ^
C. −12 i + 16 j − 15 k

^ ^ ^
D. 12 i − 16 j − 15 k

Answer: A
Solution:

Solution:
→ →
Since a = m b for some scalar m i.e.,
→ ^
(
a =m 6i −8j −
^ 15 ^
2
k )
⇒ |a| = | m | √ 36 + 64 + 225
4
⇒ 50 =
25
2
m | |
⇒ |m| = 4
⇒ m = ±4
Since, a makes an acute angle with the positive direction of Z - axis, so its z component must be positive and hence, m
must be −4.
^
( ^ 15 ^
∴ a = −4 6 i + 8 j −
2
k
^
)^
= −24 i + 32 j + 30 k
^

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Question 146
The mean and variance of a random variable X having binomial
distribution are 4 and 2 respectively, then P(X = 1) is
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Options:

A. 1
4

1
B. 32

1
C.
16

D. 1
8

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
np = 4
npq = 2
1 1
⇒q= ,p= ,n=8
2 2

( )( )
1 1 7 1
8
P(X = 1) = C1 = 8 . 18 = 15 =
2 2 2 2 32

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Question 147
The statement p : For any real numbers x, y if x = y , then 2x + a = 2y + a
when a ∈ Z .
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Options:

A. is true

B. is false

C. its contrapositive is not true

D. None of these

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
We prove the statement p is true by contrapositive method and by direct method.
Direct method: For any real number x and y,
x=y
⇒ 2x = 2y
⇒ 2x + a = 2y + a a for some a ∈ Z
Contrapositive method: The contrapositive statement of p is "For any real numbers x, y if 2x + a ≠ 2y + a, where a ∈
Z , then x ≠ y."
Given , 2x + a ≠ 2y + a
⇒ 2x ≠ 2y
⇒x≠y
Hence, the given statement is true.

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Question 148

[
If z1 = √2 cos π4 + i sin π4 ] and z 2 [
= √3 cos π3 + i sin π3 ] , then |z z | is equal
1 2

to √m . Value of m is
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Options:

A. 6

B. 3

C. 2

D. 5

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
z1 = √2 cos[ π
4
+ i sin
π
4 ] = √2 [ √21 + i√21 ] = 1 + i
|z1| = √2

and z2 = √3 cos [ π
3
+ i sin
π
3 ] = √3 [ 12 + i√32 ]
|z2| = √ 34 + 94 = √3
|z1z2| = | z1 | | z2 | = √2 . √3 = 6
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Question 149

lim
x→0 √ x − sin x
x + sin2x
is equal to
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Options:

A. 1

B. 0

C. ∞

D. None of these

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:

√
sin x
1−
lim
x→0 √ x − sin x
x + sin2x
= lim
x→0
1+
x
sin2x
x

√
sin x
1−
x
= lim
x→0
1+ ( sin x
) sin x
= √ 1 +1 −1 ×1 0 = 0
x

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Question 150
If ∫ (x −3x3)(x
+1
− 5)
dx = ∫ (x−5
− 3)
B
dx + ∫ (x − 5)
dx

then the value of B is

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Options:

A. 3

B. 4

C. 6

D. 8

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
We have ,
3x + 1 −5 B
= +
(x − 3)(x − 5) x−3 x−5
3x + 1 = −5(x − 5) + B(x − 3)
Put x = 5
3(5) + 1 = B(5 − 3)
16 = 2B or B = 8

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