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PART – 1: MATHEMATICS
• This question paper contains two sections , section A & B.
• Section A contains 20 multiple choice questions (MCQs) with four options (A),(B),(C),(D) out
of which only one option is correct.
• Section B contains 10 Numerical Value Type questions, out of which candidate have to
attempt only 5 questions.
Section A
• This Section contain 20 questions (Q.No. 1 to Q.No. 20)
• Answer to each question in Section A will be evaluated according to the following marking
scheme:
Full Marks : +𝟒 for correct answer
Zero Marks : 0 If the question is unanswered;
Negative Marks : −𝟏 for incorrect answer

1. Length of the line segment joining the feet of the perpendicular drawn from the point (3,4) on
the pair of lines x 2 − 4xy + y 2 = 0 is
5√3
(A) (B) 5√3 (C) 2√3 (D) √3
2

Ans. (A)
2. Let z1 , z2 , z3 be the complex numbers such that |z1 − 1| = |z2 − 1| = |z3 − 1| and
z −z π
arg (z3−z1) = 6 then z2 (z2 − 1) − z3 (z2 + 1) + (z3 + 1)(z3 − 1) =
2 1

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

Ans. (D)
3. θ ∈ [0, π] and z1 , z2 , z3 are three complex numbers such that they are collinear and
(1 + |sinθ|)z1 + (|cosθ| − 1)z2 − 2z3 = 0. If at least one of the complex numbers z1 , z2 , z3 is
non-zero then number of possible values of θ is:-
(A) 0 (B) 1 (C) 2 (D) More than 2
Ans. (A)
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4. Two tangents on a parabola are x − y = 0 and x + y = 0. If (2,3) is focus of the parabola then
the equation of tangent at vertex is
(A) 4x − 6y + 5 = 0 (B) 4x − 6y + 3 = 0
3
(C) 4x − 6y + 1 = 0 (D) 4x − 6y + 2 = 0

Ans. (A)
5. If (6,13) and (25,8) are the foci of a hyperbola passing through the point (1,1) then the
eccentricity of the hyperbola is
√386 √386 √386 √386
(A) (B) (C) (D)
38 25 13 12

Ans. (D)
x
6. If f is a differentiable function satisfying 2f(x) = f(xy) + f (y) , ∀x, y ∈ R+ f(1) = 0 and
1
f ′ (1) = ln6 , then the value of f(7776), is

(A) 3 (B) 4 (C) 5 (D) 6

Ans. (C)
7. If the tangents at two points (1,2) and (3,6) at a parabola intersect at the point (−1,1) then the
slope of the directrix of the parabola is :-
(A) √2 (B) -2 (C) -1 (D) 0
Ans. (C)
8. The number of skew symmetric matrix with distinct elements except principal diagonal formed
by the elements 0, ±1, ±2, ±3 taking any number of elements at a time is
(A) 48 (B) 54 (C) 106 (D) 102
Ans. (B)
r ⋅ r! ( m Cr )2 2r − 1
9. If Δr = | sin 2 (m2 )
sin (m) sin2 (m + 1)|, then ∑m
2
r=0 Δr is
2m 2
(m + 1)! − 1 Cm m −1
(A) 0 (B) m (C) m2 (D) m2 + sin2 m
Ans. (A)
10. There are several tea cups in the kitchen, some with handles and other without handles. The
number of ways of selecting one cup without a handle and one cup with a handle is exactly 36.
Then the minimum possible numbers of cups in the kitchen is equal to
(A) 20 (B) 12 (C) 10 (D) 28
Ans. (B)
11. The sum of values of a(a ∈ I) such that the equation (x + 10)(x − a) + 5 = 0 has integral roots
(A) -4 (B) -16 (C) -20 (D) 0
Ans. (C)

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12. If x + y + z = 1, for x, y, z > 0 then the least value of (x − 1)(y − 1)(z − 1) is

(A) 3 (B) 6 (C) 0 (D) 8

Ans. (D)
13. The number of points inside the square |x| + |y| = 2 which lie on the curve y = x + cosx and at
which the tangent to the curve is parallel to the x-axis is
(A) 0 (B) 1 (C) 2 (D) 4
Ans. (B)
14. If 0 ≤ x ≤ 5π, then equation (3 + cosx)2 = 4 − 2sin8 x has
(A) exactly one solution (B) exactly three solutions
(C) exactly five solution (D) infinite solutions
Ans. (B)
2
15. Let f(x) = π (sin−1 [x] + tan−1 [x] + cot −1 [x]) (where [x] denotes greatest integer less than or

equal to x ). If A and B denotes the domain and range of f(x) respectively, then the number of
integers in (A ∪ B) is m, then the value of
sin−1 (cos2) − cos−1 (sin2) + tan−1 (cot4) − cot −1 (tan4) + sec −1 (cosec6) − cosec −1 (sec6)is:
(A) 0 (B) mπ (C) 2m − 3π (D) 5π − 4m
Ans. (D)
16. The number of values of ' a ' for which the system of linear equations
xsinθ − 2ycosθ − az = 0, x + 2y + z = 0, −x + y + z = 0 may have non- trivial solutions, then
which of the following is incorrect:
(A) at a = 2 the given system will have infinite solutions
(B) number of possible integral values of α is 3
(C) forα = 1 the system can have infinite solutions
(D) for α = 3 the system will have unique solution
Ans. (A)
3 10 21 36 55
17. If S = 5 + 52 + 53 + 54 + 55 + ⋯ ∞ , then 4S is equal to:

(A) 5 (B) 10 (C) 1 (D) 15

Ans. (A)
18. If n is a factor of 72, such that xy = n, then number of ordered pairs (x, y) are
(where x, y ∈ N ) :
(A) 40 (B) 50
(C) 60 (D) 70
Ans. (C)

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19. Let P = [2 0 α ], where α ∈ R suppose Q = [q ij ]3×3 matrix such that PQ = kI3 for some
3 −5 0
−k k2
non-zero k ∈ R. If q 23 = and |Q| = then α2 + k 2 is:
8 2

(A) Even number

(B) Prime number
(C) Composite number
(D) a number divisible by 3
Ans. (B)
n
(x2 +2x+3+sinπx) −1
20. Let f(x) = Limn→∞ (x2+2x+3+sinπx)n+1 then:

(A) f(x) is continuous and differentiable for all x ∈ R

(B) f(x) is continuous but not differentiable for all x ∈ R
(C) f(x) is discontinuous at infinite number of points.
(D) f(x) is discontinuous at finite number of points.
Ans. (A)

Section B
• This Section contain 10 questions (Q.No. 21 to Q.No. 30) whose answer to be filled as
numerical value (Attempt any five)
• Answer to each question in Section B will be evaluated according to the following marking
scheme:
Full Marks : +𝟒 for correct answer
Zero Marks : 0 If the question is unanswered;
Zero Marks : 𝟎 for incorrect answer

x2 y2
21. How many tangents to the circle x 2 + y 2 = 3 are there which are normal to the ellipse + =1
9 4

Ans. (0)
k[x] λx
22. lim ∫0 (kt − [kt])k dt; k ∈ N is [ 2 ]
k→∞

where [.] denotes greatest integer function then find the value of λ.
Ans. (2)
sin−1 x sin−1 2x sin−1 3x
23. lim [ ]+[ ]+[ ] + ⋯ up to n terms = 45, where [.] denotes the greatest integer
x→0 sinx sinx sinx

function. Then the value of n is

Ans. (9)

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24. ⃗ × c) × (c × a⃗) = 3c then the value of [b

If (b ⃗ × c c × a⃗ a⃗ × ⃗b] ([.] denotes scalar triple product)
is
Ans. (9)
25. If A = {1,2,3,4,5}. The number of onto functions from A to A such that f(x) ≠ x for all x ∈ A
more over f(1) = 2 is N then N equals
Ans. (11)
26. The remainder when 1! + 2! + 3! + ⋯ … … + 50 ! is divided by 14 is r, then r is
Ans. (5)
27. Suppose that f is differentiable for all x and that f ′ (x) ⩾ 1 for all x. If f(1) = 3, f(4) = 9, then
sum of all possible integral values of f(2) is λ, value of λ is
Ans. (22)
1
28. lim ∑nr=0 ( n Cr ⋅ (r+4)⋅nr ) is equal to a − be, where a, b ∈ N. Then a + b =
n→∞

Ans. (8)
29. ⃗ , c and the base is taken to
If h is the altitude of a parallelopiped determined by the vectors a⃗, b
be the parallelogram determined by a⃗ and ⃗b where a⃗ = i + j + k, ⃗b = 2i + 4j − k and
c = i + j + 3k then evaluate 19h2 .
Ans. (8)
x4 +3(a2 −√a4 +x4 )
30. Let L = Limx→0 , a > 0.
x8

If L is finite, then 36L is equal to:

Ans. (4)

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PART – 2 : PHYSICS
• This question paper contains two sections , section A & B.
• Section A contains 20 multiple choice questions (MCQs) with four options (A),(B),(C),(D) out
of which only one option is correct.
• Section B contains 10 Numerical Value Type questions, out of which candidate have to
attempt only 5 questions.
Section A
• This Section contain 20 questions (Q.No. 1 to Q.No. 20)
• Answer to each question in Section A will be evaluated according to the following marking
scheme:
Full Marks : +𝟒 for correct answer
Zero Marks : 0 If the question is unanswered;
Negative Marks : −𝟏 for incorrect answer

sin i
31. In the figure shown sin r is equal to:

μ22
(A) μ
3 μ1
μ3
(B) μ
1
μ3 μ1
(C) μ22

(D) none of these

Ans. (B)

Sol.

μ1 sin i = μ2 sinθ … . (i)

μ2 sinθ = μ3 sin r ….(ii)
sin i μ
From (i) and (ii) μ1 sin i = μ3 sin r = sin r = μ3
1

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32. A transparent cylinder has its right half polished so as to act as a mirror. A paraxial light ray is
incident from left, that is parallel to principal axis, exits parallel to the incident ray as shown.
The refractive index n of the material of the cylinder is:

(A) 1.2
(B) 1.5
(C) 1.8
(D) 2.0
Ans. (D)
n2 n1 n2 −n1 n 1 n−1
Sol. For spherical surface using − = ⇒ 2R − ∞ = ⇒ n = 2n − 2 ⇒ n = 2.
v u R R

33. A convex lens is cut into two parts in different ways that are arranged in four manners, as
shown. Which arrangement will give maximum optical power?

(A) (B)

(C) (D)

Ans. (A)
Sol. Focal length is minimum in case I, therefore power is maximum.
34. A ray of light travelling in air is incident at grazing incidence on a slab with variable refractive
1/2
index, n (y) = [ky 3/2 + 1] where k = 1 m−3/2 and follows path as shown in the figure. What
is the total deviation produced by slab when the ray comes out.

(A) 60∘
(B) 53∘
(C) sin−1 (4/9)
(D) no deviation at all
Ans. (D)
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Sol. As n varies ' y ', parallel slabs can be taken, and we know in parallel slabs
nr sin ir = constant . as n1 sin i1 = 1 × sin 90∘ = 1 = constant
nfinal = nair = 1
⇒ 1 = 1 × sin rfinal
⇒ rfinal = 90∘
∴ Deviation is zero.
35. An astronomical telescope has an angular magnification of magnitude 5 for distant objects. The
separation between the objective and the eye-piece is 36 cm and the final image is formed at
infinity. The focal length f0 of the objective and fe of the eye-piece are
(A) f0 = 45 cm and fe = −9 cm
(B) f0 = 50 cm and fe = 10 cm
(C) f0 = 7.2 cm and fe = 5 cm
(D) fo = 30 cm and fe = 6 cm
Ans. (D)
f
Sol. M = fo = 5
e

fo + fe = 36
fe = 6 cm
fo = 30 cm
36. A and B are two concentric hollow spheres. If A is given a charge Q while B is earthed as shown
in figure.

(A) A and B both will have the same charge densities

(B) the potential inside A and outside B will zero
(C) the electric field between A and B is non zero
(D) the electric field inside A and outside B is non zero.
Ans. (C)
37. Two positive point charges each of magnitude 10C are fixed at positions A & B at a separation
2d = 6 m. A negatively charged particle of mass m = 90gm & charge of magnitude 10 × 10−6 C
is revolving in a circular path of radius 4 m in the plane perpendicular to the line AB and
bisecting the line AB. Neglect the effect of gravity. If the angular velocity of the particle is ω.
Then the value of ω (in rad/sec) is:
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(A) 100
(B) 200
(C) 300
(D) 400
Ans. (D)
Sol. Net force on −q towards the centre,

KQ.q R
F = (2F1 ⋅ sinθ) = 2 ⋅ ×
d2+d 2
√d2 + d2
2KQqR
For particle to move in circle F = mω2 R ⇒ (d2+R2)3/2 = mω2 R

2KQq 2×9×109 ×10×10×10−6

⇒ w = √m(d2+R2)3/2 = √ rad/s = 400rad/s
90×10−3 ×(32 +42 )3/2

38. The electric potential decreases uniformly from 180 V to 20 V as one moves on the X-axis from
x = −2 cm to x = +2 cm. The electric field at the origin:
(A) must be equal to 40 V/cm.
(B) may be equal to 40 V/cm.
(C) may be less than 30 V/cm.
(D) may be less than 40 V/cm.
Ans. (B)
39. The magnitude of electric field intensity at point (2,0,0) due to a dipole of dipole moment,
⃗P = î + √3ĵ kept at origin is [ where k = 1/4π ∈0 ] :
√13k
(A) 8

√13k
(B) 4

√7k
(C) 8

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Ans. (C)
Sol. The dipole moment makes an angle 60∘ with x-axis and lies in x-y plane as shown in figure.

The electric field a point A due to dipole is

kP √7k
E= 3
√1 + 3cos2 θ where θ = 60∘ ∴ E =
r 8
Alternate solution
⃗ can be taken as combination of two dipoles of dipole moments P
The dipole of moment P ⃗ 1 = î
⃗ 2 = √3ĵ as shown in figure.
and P

⃗1
2P ⃗P 2î √3ĵ √7k
⃗ =k
The electric field at point A is E − k r32 = k [23 − ] ⃗|=
⇒ |E
r3 23 8

40. The figure shown represents the electric field between two large metal plates. Which of the
graphs given in figure represents the force on a positive charge as it moves from point P
towards plate B ?

(A) (B)

(C) (D)

Ans. (D)
Sol. Electric field produced by large metal plate does not vary with distance so Force on charge will
be constant.

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41. The capacitors A and B are connected in series with a battery as shown in the figure. When the
switch S is closed and the two capacitors get charged fully, then-

(A) The potential difference across the plates of A is 4V and across the plates of B is 6 V
(B) The potential difference across the plates of A is 6 V and across the plates of B is 4 V
(C) The ratio of electric energies stored in A and B is 2: 3
(D) The ratio of charges on A and B is 3: 2
Ans. (B)
2×3
Sol. In series q A = q B = q = 10 × × 10−6 = 12μC
5
q q
VA = = 6V VB = = 4V
CA CB
1
In series U ∝
C
UA CB 3
⇒ = =
UB CA 2
42. In the circuit shown in fig. C1 = 2C2 . Capacitor C1 is charged to a potential of V. The current in
the circuit just after the switch S is closed is

(A) 0
2V
(B)
R

(C) Infinite
V
(D) 2R

Ans. (D)
Sol. at t = 0
V
i=
2R

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43. Two identical capacitors 1 and 2 connected in series to a battery as shown in fig. Capacitor 2
contains a dielectric slab of dielectric constant k as shown. Q1 , and Q2 are the charges stored in
the capacitors. Now the dielectric slab is removed and the corresponding charges are Q′1 and
Q′2 . Then

Q′ k+1 Q′ k+1
(A) Q1 = (B) Q2 =
1 k 2 2

Q′ k+1 Q′ k
(C) Q2 = (D) Q1 = 2
2 2k 1

Ans. (C)
KC C Q1 K+1
Sol. Q2 = Q1 = K+1 E ⇒ Q22 = Q21 = 2 E ⇒ Q2 =
2 2K

44. A current loop consists of two identical semicircular parts each of radius R, one lying in the x −
y plane and the other in x − z plane. If the current in the loop is i. The resultant magnetic field
due to the two semicircular parts at their common centre is
μ0 i μ0 i
(A) (B)
2√2R 2R
μ i μ0 i
(C) 4R
0
(D)
√2R

Ans. (A)
Sol. The loop mentioned in the question must look like one as shown in the figure.

1 μ i
Magnetic field at the centre due to semicircular loop lying in x − y plane, Bxy = 2 ( 2R
0
) negative

z direction
1 μ i
Similarly field due to loop in x − z plane, Bxz = 2 ( 2R
0
) in negative y direction.

Magnitude of resultant magnetic field,

μ i 2 μ i 2
2 + B 2 = √( 0 ) + ( 0 )
B = √Bxy xz
4R 4R
μ0 i μ0 i
= √2 =
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45. If the angular momentum of electron is j then its magnetic moment will be –
eJ
(A) m
eJ
(B) 2m

(C) eJ 2m
2m
(D) eJ

Ans. (B)
πr2 e ωr2 e ωmr2 e je
Sol. M = πr 2 i = = = = 2m
T 2 2m

46. A particle of charge per unit mass α is released from origin with a velocity v
⃗ = v0 î in a uniform
magnetic field ⃗B = −B0 k̂. If the particle passes through (0, y, 0) then y is equal to
2v0
(A) − B
0α
v0
(B)
B0 α
2v0
(C) B
0α
v
(D) − B 0α
0

Ans. (C)
Sol. Direction of force along +y direction. so partical passes through the +y axis at a distance 2r
form origin.
2mv 2v0
y = 2r = =
qB B0 α
47. The spokes of a wheel are made of metal and their lengths are of one metre. On rotating the
wheel about its own axis in a uniform magnetic field of 5 × 10−5 tesla normal to the plane of
the wheel, a potential difference of 3.14mV is generated between the rim and the axis. The
rotational velocity of the wheel is-
(A) 63rev./s
(B) 50rev./s
(C) 31.4rev./s
(D) 20rev./s
Ans. (D)
1
Sol. e = 2 Bωℓ2

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48. A conducting rod AB of length l = 1 m is moving at a velocity v = 4 m/s making an angle 30∘
with its length. A uniform magnetic field B = 2T exists in a direction perpendiuclar to the plane
of motion. Then

(A) VA − VB = 8 V (B) VA − VB = 4V
(C) VB − VA = 8V (D) VB − VA = 4V
Ans. (B)
49. The graph between the current and the time for an inductance coil is shown below. Which of
the following graph show the voltage-time variation –

(A) (B)

(C) (D)

Ans. (C)
di
Sol. e = −L dt i = Kt

50. In the figure six lines of emission spectrum are shown. Which of them will be absent in the
absorption spectrum.

(A) 1,2,3 (B) 1, 4, 6

(C) 4,5,6 (D) 1,2,3,4,5,6
Ans. (A)
Sol. The photon's with energies equal to that required for upward transition A → X, A → B and
A → C would be absorbed, these photons shall be absent from absorption spectrum.

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Section B
• This Section contain 10 questions (Q.No. 21 to Q.No. 30) whose answer to be filled as
numerical value (Attempt any five)
• Answer to each question in Section B will be evaluated according to the following marking
scheme:
Full Marks : +𝟒 for correct answer
Zero Marks : 0 If the question is unanswered;
Zero Marks : 𝟎 for incorrect answer

51. In the photoelectric experiment, if we use a monochromatic light, the I - V curve is as shown. If
work function of the metal is 2eV, estimate the power of light used. (Assume efficiency of photo
emission = 10−3 %, i.e. number of photoelectrons emitted are 10−3 % of number of photons
incident on metal.)

Ans. 7
Sol. The energy of incident photons is given by
hv = eVs + ϕ0 = 2 + 5 = 7eV ( Vs is stopping potential and ϕ0 is work function)
ηP 10−5 P
Saturation current = 10−5 A = hv e = e (η is photo emission efficiency)
7×e

∴ P = 7 W.
52. A charge particle q 0 of mass m0 is projected along the y-axis at t = 0 from origin with a velocity
V0 . If a uniform electric field E0 also exists along the x-axis, then the time at which debroglie
mv
wavelength of the particle becomes half of the initial value is √K qE 0. Then K = ?
0

Ans. 5
h
Sol. Initial debroglie wavelength = m .
0 v0

h
After any time t, λ =
√(m0 v0 )2 + (q 0 E0 t)2
When λ becomes half of the initial value:
h h
= ⇒ √3m0 v0 = q 0 E0 t
2m0 v0 √(m0 v0 )2 + (q 0 E0 t)2
m0 v0
⇒ t = √3 .
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53. If the mass of proton = 1.008a.m.u. and mass of neutron = 1.009a. m. u. then binding energy
per nucleon for 4 Be9 (mass = 9.012amu) would be K MeV. Then K =?
Ans. 7
Sol. (4 × 1.0089 + 5 × 1.009) − 9.012 = Δm
Binding energy = Δm × c 2
Binding energy / Nucleon = ( Binding energy) /9 = 6.72MeV.
54. 1014 fissions per second are taking place in a nuclear reactor having efficiency 40%. The energy
release per fission is 250MeV. The power output of the reactor is K × 102 W then K =?
Ans. 16
Sol. Power output = 0.4 × power input = 0.4 × 250 × 106 × 1.6 × 10−19 × 1014 = 1600 W.
55. In the given circuit all resistances are of value Rohm each. The equivalent resistance between A
and B is xR then x____?

Ans. 2
Sol. R AB = R + R = 2R

7
56. If the ratio of the concentration of electrons to that of holes in a semiconductor is and the
5
7
ratio of currents is 4, then what is the ratio of their drift velocities is p/q then (q + p) =?

Ans. 9
Sol. I = ne Avd
Ie ne × (vd )e
=
Ih nh × (vd )h
ne 7 Ie 7 7 7 (vd )e (vd )e 5 7 5
Here , = , = ⇒ = × ⇒ = × = .
nh 5 Ih 4 4 5 (vd )h (vd )h 7 4 4

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57. If the switches S1 , S2 and S3 in the figure are arranged such that current through the battery is

minimum, the voltage across points A and B is (in V)

Ans: 1
24
Sol: VAB = (0.5) × 12 = 1V

58. The resistance of an ammeter is 13Ω and its scale is graduated for a current upto 100 A. After

an additional shunt has been connected to this ammeter it becomes possible to measure

currents upto 750 A by this meter. The value of shunt resistance is in ohm

Ans. 2

Sol. The potential difference across ammeter and shunt is same.

Let ia is the current flowing through ammeter and i is the total current. So, a current i − ia will

flow through shunt resistance.

i.e., ia × R = (i − ia ) × S
ia R
or S = … . (i)
i − ia
100 × 13
Given, S = = 2Ω
750 − 100

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59. For what value of unknown resistance X, the potential difference between B and D will be zero
in the arrangement of figure shown.

Ans. 6
Sol. For Balance bridge.
12 6+x
= ⇒ x = 6Ω
1/2 1/2

60. In a photoelectric effect experiment, stopping potential changes by 30volt if we change

frequency of the radiation. Then the magnitude of change in the frequency is:
(h = 6 × 10−34 J − s) k × 1015 s −1 then k = ?
Ans. 8
Sol. eV0 = hυ − hυ0
h h
V0 = ( ) υ − ( ) υ0
e e

h ΔV0
Slope m = =
e Δυ
e
Δυ = × ΔV0
h
1.6×10−19
= × 30 = 8 × 1015 s −1
6×10−34

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PART – 3 : CHEMISTRY
• This question paper contains two sections , section A & B.
• Section A contains 20 multiple choice questions (MCQs) with four options (A),(B),(C),(D) out
of which only one option is correct.
• Section B contains 10 Numerical Value Type questions, out of which candidate have to
attempt only 5 questions.
Section A
• This Section contain 20 questions (Q.No. 1 to Q.No. 20)
• Answer to each question in Section A will be evaluated according to the following marking
scheme:
Full Marks : +𝟒 for correct answer
Zero Marks : 0 If the question is unanswered;
Negative Marks : −𝟏 for incorrect answer

61. The vapour pressure of a solution of two liquids, A (P ∘ = 80 mm, X = 0.4) and
B(P ∘ = 120 mm, X = 0.6) is found to be 100 mm. It shows that the solution exhibits
(A) negative deviation from ideal behaviour.
(B) positive deviation from ideal behaviour.
(C) ideal behaviour.
(D) positive deviation at lower concentration
Ans. (A)
Sol. Given,
XA = 0.4
∴ XB = 1 − 0.4 = 0.6
Hence, Ptotal = 0.4 × 80 + 0.6 × 120 = 104 > 100 mm of Hg
Pobs < Pcal
So, solution will show negative deviation from ideal behaviour.
Hence ΔHsolution is also less than O, since intermolecular forces will be high.

62. The Ziegler-Natta catalyst used for polymerisation of ethene and styrene is
TiCl4 + (C2 H5 )3 Al, the catalysing species (active species) involved in the polymerisation is
(A) TiCl4 (B) TiCl3
(C) TiCl2 (D) TiCl
Ans. (B)

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63. In which of the following Reactions major product (P) will be 3o Halide.

(A) only (i) (B) only (i) & (ii)

(C) only (i), (ii) & (iv) (D) only (ii), (iii) & (iv)
Ans. (C)

Sol.

64. If 1 mole of a non-volatile, non-electrolyte solute in 1000 g of water depresses the freezing
point by 1.86∘ C, what will be the freezing point of a solution of 1 mole of the solute in 500 g of
water?
(A) −0.93∘ C (B) −1.86∘ C
(C) 3.72∘ C (D) −3.72 ∘ C
Ans. (D)
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Sol. Depression in freezing point 4Tf ∝ molality of solution In first case molality of the solution
1 mol 1 mol
mr1 = = 1 mol/kg ] In second case molality of solution m2 = = 2mot/kg
1 kg 5 kg

(ΔTf )2 m2
∴ =
(ΔTf )1 m1
2
on, (ΔTf )2 = × (ΔTf )1 = 2 × (1.86∘ C) = 3.72∘ C
1
Tf2 = −3.72∘ C
So option (D) is correct.
65. Which of the following compound is responsible for catching fire spontaneously in Holme's
signal?
(A) P2 H4 (B) PH3 (C) C2 H4 (D) All of these
Ans. A
Sol. It gives acetylene (C2 H2 ) and phosphine (PH3 ) as byproduct, when phosphine
comes in contact with air, it gets ignited spontaneously and also ignites acetylene. The reaction
can be given as:
CaC2 + 2H2 O → Ca(OH)2 + C2 H2
Ca3 P2 + 6H2 O → 3Ca(OH)2 + 2PH3 or P2 H4
Therefore, a bright red flame is produced with lots of smoke due to the burning of phosphine,
which serves as a signal to the approaching ships.
66. Diethyl ether and air gives ether hydroperoxide. The mechanism of the reaction is
(A)Nucleophilic substitution (B) Free radical addition
(C) Free radical substitution (D) None of the above
Ans. (B)
Sol. The mechanism of the reaction is Free radical addition

67. The decomposition of N2 O5 according to the equation:

2 N2 O5 ( g) → 4NO2 ( g) +O2 ( g)
Is a first order reaction. After 30 minutes from the start of the decomposition in a closed vessel,
the total pressure developed is found to be 284.4 mmHg and on completion, the total pressure
is 584.5 mmHg. Calculate the Rate constant of the reaction.
(A) 5.2 × 10−3 min−1
(B) 2.26 × 10−3 min−1
(C) 5.2 × 10−6 min−1
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Ans. (A)
Sol. 2 N2 O5 (g) ⟶ 4NO2 (g) + O2 (g)
1 0 0 at t = 0
(a − x) 2x x/2 at t = 30
0 2a a/2 at t = ∞
We know that
No. of moles ∝ pressure developed
at t = 0, a ∝ p0
3x
at t = 30 min, a + ∝ 284.5
2
5a
at t = ∞, ∝ 584.5
2

Thus at t = 0,
2×584.5
a∝ 5
∝ 233.8 and at t = 30 min, x ∝ 33.8

∴ a − x ∝ 200.0
2.303 a
Now, k = log
t (a−x)

2.303 233.8
∴ k = log
30 200
= 5.206 × 10−3 min−1
68. A chloride dissolves appreciably in cold water. When placed on a platinum wire in Bunsen
flame, no distinctive color is noticed. Which one is cation?
(A) Mg 2+ (B) Ba2+ (C) Na+ (D) Ca2+
Ans. (A)
Sol. Both Mg 2+ and Be2+ ions do not impart any color to the flame.

69. NaBH4
B⎯⎯ ⎯ CH=CH–CHO ⎯⎯⎯
H /Pt
→A2
A and B are:

(A) CH2CH2CHO, CH=CH–CH2OH

(B) CH2CH2CH2OH, CH=CH–CH2OH

(C) CH=CH–CH2OH in both cases

(D) CH2CH2CH2OH in both cases

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Ans. (B)
70. A current of 3.7 A is passed for 6 h between nickel electrodes in 0.501 of 2M solution of
Ni(NO3 )2 . The molarity of Ni2+ at the end of electrolysis is
(A) 1.172M (B) 0.172M (C) 0.586M (D) 2M
Ans. (D)
Sol. The electrolysis of Ni(NO3 )2 in presence of Ni electrode will bring in following changes:
At anode : Ni − − − −> Ni2+ + 2e
At cathode : Ni2+ + 2e − − − −> Ni
Eq. of Ni2+ formed = Eq. of Ni2+ lost
Thus, there will be no change in conc. of Ni(NO3 )2 solution during electrolysis i.e., It will remain
2M.
71. Borax is converted into crystalline boron by the following steps:
X Δ Y
Borax ⟶ H3 BO3 ⟶ B2 O3 ⟶ B
X and Y are respectively:
(A) HCl, Mg (B) HCl, C (C) C, Al (D) HCl, Al
Ans. (D)

Sol. Na 2 B4O7 + 2HCl → H2B4O7 + NaCl

Borax HydrochloricAcid TetraboricAcid SodiumChloride

H2B4O7 + 5H2O → 4H3BO3

Al
B2 O3 ⟶ B (crystalline)
Δ
Mg
B2 O3 ⟶ B (Amorphous)
Δ

72. Which of the following method is not useful for the synthesis of ether

(A) CH2Br + HO NO2 ⎯⎯⎯

aq.NaOH
→

(B) C2H5ONa + (CH3)2SO4 ⎯→

(C) CH3ONa + CH3CH2OSO2 CH3 ⎯→

(D) (CH3)3CBr + CH3CH2ONa⎯→

Ans. (D)
Sol. In A, B, C synthesis of ether is useful method

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73. An aqueous solution of a metal bromide MBr2 (0.05M) is saturated with H2 S. What is the
minimum pH at which MS will precipitate? Ksp for MS = 6.0 × 10−21 : concentration of
saturated H2 S = 0.1M: K1 = 10−7 and K 2 = 1.3 × 10−13 for H2 S.
(A) 0.850
(B) 0.301
(C) 0.463
(D) 0.983
Ans. (D)
Sol. 0.983
The first rate constant for step 1 ionization is :
H2 S( g) ⇌ H + (aq) + HS −1 (aq)
[H+ ][HS− ]
K1 = [H2 S]

K1 = 10−7
HS −1 ⇌ H + + S 2− = 1.3 × 10−13
The overall ionization constant for H2 S is K1 ⋅ K 2 = 10−7 × 1.3 × 10−13
= 1.3 × 10−20
MS(s) ⇌ M 2+ (aq) + S 2− (aq)
Further,
Ksp = [M 2+ ][S 2− ] = 6.0 × 10−21
From here,
(MS)
we can calculate [S 2− ] = Ksp [M2+] = 1.2 × 10−19

[H + ]2 [ S 2− ]
K=
[H2 S]
Substituting the known values in the above equation, we have
[H + ]2 = 1.0833 × 10−2
Taking - log both sides, we have
pH = 0.983
74. Which of the following cations will form an insoluble red-brown compound with
[Fe(CN)6 ]4− ?
(A) Hg 2+ (B) Pb2+ (C) Cu2+ (D) Cd2+
Ans. (C)
Sol. Cu2++ K4 [Fe(CN)6] → Cu2[Fe(CN)6]
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75. Which of the following compound do not undergoes reaction with MnO2 is
(A) CH3CH2CH=CHCH2OH (B) PhCH(OH)CH2CH2OH

(C) MeCH = CH(CH2)3OH (D)

Ans. (C)

Sol. (A)Et–CH=CH–CHO (B)

(C) No reaction (D)

76. A sample of perfect gas that initially occupies 15.0 L at 300 K and 1.0bar is compressed
isothermally. To what volume must the gas be compressed to reduce its entropy by 5.0 J/K ?
[ln 0.36 = −1.0, ln 2.7 = 1.0]
(A) 5.4 L (B) 8.22 L
(C) 40.5 L (D) 5.56 L
Ans. (A)
V
Sol. ΔS = nR ⋅ ln V2
1

⇒ −5.0
105 × (15 × 10−3 ) V2
= × ln
300 15
⇒ V2 = 5.4 L
77. In a polythionic series (H2 Sn O6 ) if [n = 4]. Which of the following option is incorrect?
(A) Absolute oxidation state of S is +5 as well as zero.
(B) Number of S-S linkage are three
(C) It has sp3 sulphur atom.
(D) It has only non-polar bonds.
Ans. (D)

Sol.

oxidation states of Sulphur are 0 and +5 only.

Number of s-s linkage = 3

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78. The increasing order of the reactivity of the following compounds in nucleophilic addition
reaction is:
Propanal, Benzaldehyde, Propanone, Butanone
(A) Butanone < Propanone < Benzaldehyde < Propanal
(B) Propanal < Propanone < Butanone < Benzaldehyde
(C) Benaldehyde < Propanal < Propanone < Butanone
(D) Benzaldehyde < Butanone < Propanone < Propanal
Ans. (A)
Sol. Reactivity order of various carbonyl compounds → Aldehdes > Ketones

79. At 500kbar and T K, the densities of graphite and diamond are 2.0 and 3.0 g/cm3 , respectively.
The value of (ΔH − ΔU) for the conversion of 1 mole of graphite into diamond at 500kbar and
T K is
(A) 100 kJ (B) −100 kJ (C) 1000 kJ (D) −1000 kJ
Ans. (B)
Sol. ΔH − ΔU = P ⋅ ΔV = P(Vdiamond − Vgraphite )
N 12 12
= 500 × 103 × 105 ( − ) × 10−6 m3
m2 3.0 2.0
= −100 kJ
80. The stability of dihalides of Si, Ge, Sn, and Pb increases steadily in the sequence:
(A) PbX2 < SnX2 < GeX2 < SiX2 (B) GeX2 < SiX2 < SnX2 < PbX2
(C) SiX2 < GeX2 < PbX2 < SnX2 (D) SiX2 < GeX2 < SnX2 < PbX2
Ans. (D)
Sol. Due to the inert pair effect, the stability of M 2+ ions (of group IV elements)
increases as we go down the group. The stability of dihalides increases down the group:
SiX 2 < GeX 2 < SnX 2 < PbX2

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Section B
• This Section contain 10 questions (Q.No. 21 to Q.No. 30) whose answer to be filled as
numerical value (Attempt any five)
• Answer to each question in Section B will be evaluated according to the following marking
scheme:
Full Marks : +𝟒 for correct answer
Zero Marks : 0 If the question is unanswered;
Zero Marks : 𝟎 for incorrect answer

81. An aqueous solution containing 0.25 moles of a non-volatile but strong electrolyte solute ' X ' in
500 g water freezes at −2.79∘ C. The number of ions furnished in water per formula unit of ' X '
is (K f = 1.86)
Ans. (3)
Sol. ΔTf( theo ) = K f m
ΔTf(Δcp) 2.79
Now, i = ΔT = 0.93 = 3
f( thico)

As, i = 1 + α(n − 1)
3 = 1 + 1(n − 1)
n=3
82. Find the number of molecule(s) is/are having zero dipole moment and linear shape from the
following: ClF3 , I3− , CO2 , HgCl2 , ICl2− , XeF2
Ans. (5)
Sol. Five molecules I3− , CO2 , HgCl2 , ICl−
2 , XeF2

are having zero dipole moment and linear shape. The linear shape is due to sp or sp3d
hybridization. Zero dipole moment is because individual bond dipoles cancel each other.
83. A compound (X) reacts with thionyl chloride to give a compound (Y). (Y) reacts with Mg to form
a Grignard reagent, which is treated with acetone and the product is hydrolysed to give 2-
methyl-2-butanol. Total number of carbon atoms are presents in compound (X) is
Ans. (2)
Sol. C H OH C H Cl
2 5 2 5
Ethylalcohol Ethylchloride
X






(Y)

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84. Calculate Λ∞
m (in Ω
−1
cm2 mol−1 ) for SrCl2 at 25∘ C, from the following data:

Conc. 0.25M 1.0M

Λ m ( in Ω−1 cm2 mol−1 ) 260 250

Ans (270)
Sol. Data given:
conc. (mol/lt) 0.25 1
−1 2 −1 )
1 m(Ω cm mol 260 250
Debye-Huckel Onsagar Equation:-
n
m − b√c conc
Λ m = Λ∞
molar conductivity Molar conductivity at any conc n at infinite dilution
260 = 1m − b√0.25 …….(1)
250 = 1m∞ − b√1 ……..(2)
After solving eq n (1) & (2)
Λ∞
m = 270Ω
−1
cm2 mol−1
85. How many atomic orbitals are involved in hybridization - of [Co(NH3 )6 ]2+ ?
Ans. (6)
Sol. Six atomic orbitals are involved in hybridization of [Co(NH3 )6 ]2+ . In this complex, the central
Co atom undergoes d2sp3 hybridization. Thus total number of atomic orbitals involved is 2 +
1+3=6
86. Total number of optically active isomers are possible for 2,3-dibromo butane 1,4-dioic acid is
Ans. (2)
87. AB, A2 and B2 are diatomic molecules. If the bond enthalpies of A2 , AB and B2 are in the ratio
2:2:1 and enthalpy of formation AB from A2 and B2 is −100 kJ mole−1 . What is the bond energy
of A2 ?
Ans. (400)
Sol. Let bond energy of A2 be X then bond energy of AB is also X and bond energy of B2 is X/2.
Enthalpy of formation of AB is −100 kJ/mole :
A2 + B2 → 2AB
1 1
= 2 A2 + 2 B2 → AB; ΔH = −100 kJ
1x x
or − 100 = ( 2 + 4) − x
2x+x−4x
∴ −100 = ∴ x = 400 kJ
4

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88. In the trimer structure of SO3, calculate the sum of S–O–S, S–S bonds and total number of lone
pair present.
Ans. (21)

Sol.

S–O–S = 3
, S–S = 0
number of lone pair = 18
89. Total number of reactions are the example of 1,4-addition reaction
O
||
( i ) NaCN
(A) CH = CH − C − H ⎯⎯⎯
2 ( ii ) H2O→

O
||
(B) CH2 = CH − C − H ⎯⎯⎯LAH
→
H O/H
2

(C) + CH2 ( COOMe )2 ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯

CH3ONa/CH3OH
H O
→
3

CH2 =CH−CN
(D) ⎯⎯⎯⎯ Base
→

Ans. (3)
Sol. (ACD) are 1,4-addition reactions
90. In the given reaction sequence
OH O
| || ( i ) NaOBr
C6H5 − CH − CH2 − C − CH3 ⎯⎯⎯⎯
( ii ) H O/H+
→ product (P)
2
( iii ) 

Total number of double bond equivalent present in product (P) is

Ans. (5)
OH O O
| || ||
Sol. ( i ) NaOBr
C6H5 − CH − CH2 − C − CH3 ⎯⎯⎯⎯ → 6 5
C H − C − CH , CO2 and CHBr3
( ii ) H O/H+ 2
( iii ) 

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