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Time : 3 Hrs.
INSTRUCTIONS
Question Paper Format
The Test Booklet consists of 90 questions.
There are Three Parts in the question paper A, B, C consisting of Mathematics, Physics and
Chemistry having 30 questions in each part of equal weightage. Each question is allotted 4 (four)
marks for each correct response.
Candidates will be awarded marks as stated above for correct response of each question.
1
/4 (one fourth) marks will be deducted for indicating incorrect response of each question.
No deduction from the total score will be made if no response is indicated for an item in the answer
sheet.
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This is not intended to be the official model solution to the question paper provided by CBSE.
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PART-I : MATHEMATICS
1.
A complex number z is said to be unimodular if |z| = 1. Suppose z1 and z2 are complex numebr
z1 2z 2
such that 2 z z is unimodular and z2 is not unimodular. Then the point z1 lies on a :
1 2
(1)
circle of radius
(2)
(3)
(4)
circle of raidius 2.
Ans. (4)
Sol. Given
z1 2z 2
1
2 z1z 2
z1 2z 2 2 z1 z 2 S.B.S.
z1 2z 2
2 z1 z 2
| z1 |2 1 | z1 |2 4 0
| z1 | 1 or | z1 | 2
2.
(x y )(x 3y ) 0
y=x
3y x 0
Equation of normal at (1, 1) is
x y 2 0 with x + 3y = 0 is (3, 1)
3.
(1)
(3)
Ans. (3)
Sol.
192
96
13 13 23 13 23 33
... is :
1
1 3
1 3 5
(2)
71
(4)
142
13 13 23 13 23 33
1
1 3
1 3 5
2
n (n 1)
n 2 (n 1)2
3
3
3
3
1 2 3 n
2
4
an
2
n
n
1 3 5 (2n 1)
[2n ]
2
an
1 2
(n 2n 1)
4
S9
9
1 9 2
n 2 n 9
4 n 1
n 1
-(2)-
9
4
6
2
1 9 10 19
9 10 9
4
6
1
285 99
4
384
96
4
f x
1
3,
Let f(x) be a polynomial of degree four having extreme values at x = 1 x = 2. If lim
x 0
x2
Sol. Let f (x ) ax 4 bx 3 cx 2 dx e
f (x )
lim 1 2 3
x 0
x
ax 4 bx 3 cx 2 dx e
lim 1
3
x 0
x2
lim
x 0
1 x 2 (ax 2 bx c )
3
x2
lim 1 ax 2 bx c 3
x 0
c=2
Hence, f (x ) ax 4 bx 3 2x 2
f (x ) 4ax 3 3bx 2 4x
f (1) 7a 3b 4 0
...(1)
...(2)
1
2
b 2
Hence f (x )
1 4
x 2x 3 2x 2
2
f (x ) 0
5.
s (r ~ s)
(4)
Ans. (1)
-(3)-
s~r
s r s
Sol.
s
T
r
T
~r
F
~r s
F
~s
F
~ s (~ r s )
F
v (vsv (rvs )
T
T
F
F
F
T
F
T
F
T
T
F
F
F
T
T
T
T
T
F
F
F
which is equivalent to sr
6.
1 2 2
If A 2 1 2 is a matrix satisfying the equation AAT = 9I, I is 3 3 identity matrix, then
a 2 b
Sol.
(2)
(4)
(2, 1)
(2, 1)
1 2 2
A 2 1 2
a 2 b
1 2 2 1 2 a 9 0 0
AA 9I 2 1 2 2 1 2 0 9 0
a 2 b 2 2 b 0 0 9
T
9
0
a 4 2b 9 0 0
0
9
2a 2 2b 0 9 0
a 4 2b 2a 2 2b a 2 4 b 2 0 0 9
a + 2b = 4
ab=1
Solving (i) and (ii)
3b = 3
(i)
(ii)
b 1 ; a 2
(2, 1)
7.
The integral
dx
3
x 2 x 4 1 4
equals:
(1)
x 4 1 4
C
4
x
(3)
1 4 C
Ans. (1)
Sol.
dx
(x 4 1)3/4
dx
x . x 1 4
x
3/4
-(4)-
(2)
x 4 1 4
C
4
x
(4)
x 4 1 4 C
Put
1
t
x4
4
dx dt
x5
1 dt
4 t 3/4
1 43
t dt
4
1 1/4
t 4C
4
1/4
1 4
x
1/4
8.
x4 1
C
4
x
If m is the A.M. of two distinct real numbers l and n (l, n > 1) and G1, G2 and G3 are three
geometric means between l and n, the G14 2G 24 G 34 equals.
(1)
(3)
Ans. (3)
Sol. m
4 l2m2n2
4lm2n
(2)
(4)
4l2mn
4lmn2
l n
and l, G1, G2, G3, n are in G.P.
2
n = l (r)4
1
n 4
r
l
G14 2G 24 G 34
l 4 r 4 1 2.r 4 r 8
l4
n
l
n n2
1
2
2
l
l
l 3 .n 2
[l 2nl n 2 ]
l2
= ln . (l + n)2
= ln (2m)2
= 4lnm2
9.
is equal to :
(1)
2e
(3)
0
Ans. (4)
Sol.
(2)
(4)
dy
1
y 2
dx x log x
1
IF e
x log x dx
-(5)-
e
2
dy
y 2x log x , x 1 . Then y(e)
dx
t dx
e log t t log x
y. log x C 2. log x dx
C 2 x log x .dx
Put
y . log x = C + 2 x log x 2x
x=1
y.0=C+02
(i)
C2
y . log x = 2 + 2 x . log x 2x
y (e) . 1 = 2 + 0
y (e) = 2
10. The number of integers greater than 6,000 that can be formed, using the digits 3, 5, 6, 7 and
8, without repetition, is :
(1)
72
(2)
216
(3)
192
(4)
120
Ans. (3)
Sol. 4 digit number are greater than 6000
6
= 24
432
7
= 24
432
8
= 24
432
39
(39 1)
2
= 780
=
12.
(0, 0)
n
n
Let and be the roots of equation x2 6x 2 = 0, If an , for n 1, then the value of
a10 2a 8
is equal to :
2a9
(1)
(3)
Ans. (4)
Sol.
(41, 0)
3
6
(2)
(4)
an 1 n 1 n 1 n . n .
an
n n
n n
n . n . n . n . n . n .
n n
-(6)-
6
3
13.
(n n ) (n n ) (n 1 n 1 )
(n n )
an 1
a
( ) n 1
an
an
i.e.,
a10
a
6 2. 8
a9
a9
i.e.,
a10
a
2. 8 6
a9
a9
i.e.,
a10 2a 8 6
3
2a 9
2
1
2x
Let tan1 y tan1 x tan1
, where | x |
. Then a value of y is :
2
3
1 x
(1)
3x x 3
1 3x 2
(2)
3x x 3
1 3x 2
(3)
3x x 3
1 3x 2
(4)
3x x 3
1 3x 2
Ans. (2)
Sol.
2x
1 x2
tan1 y = 3 tan1 x
tan1 y tan1
y
14.
3x x 3
1 3x 2
1
3
3x x
1 3x 2
The distance of the point (1, 0, 2) from the point of intersection of the line
the plane x y + z = 16, is :
(1)
13
(2)
2 14
(3)
(4)
3 21
Ans. (1)
Sol.
x 2 y 1 2 2
k
3
4
12
x = 3k + 2
y = 4k 1
z = 12k + 2
x y + z = 16
3k + 2 4k + 1 + 12 k + 2 = 16
11k = 11
k=1
x=5
y=3
z = 14
Distance between (1, 0, 2) and (5, 3, 14)
D 16 9 144 13
-(7)-
x 2 y 1 z 2
and
3
4
12
15.
x,y : y
(1)
9
32
(2)
7
32
(3)
5
64
(4)
15
64
Ans. (1)
Sol.
{(x, y) : y2 2x and y 4x 1}
y2 = 2x
y = 4x 1
2x and y 4x 1 is :
(i)
(ii)
y 1
2x
2
Points of intersection
y = 2k
Y
1,1
2
y 1
y
2
2y2 y 1 = 0
2
0
1
2y2 2y + y 1 = 0
(y 1) (2y + 1) = 0
y = 1, y
1, 1
4 2
1
2
y 1 y2
dy
4
2
1
Area =
1
4
(y 1 2y
)dy
1
2
1 y2
2y 3
y
4 2
3 1
1 1
2 1 1 1
9
1
4 2
3 8 2 12 32
16.
Let O be the vertex and Q be any point on the paraboloa, x2 = 8y. If the point P divides the line
segment OQ inernally in the ratio 1 : 3, then the locus of P is :
(1)
x2 = 2y
(2)
x2 = y
2
(3)
y =x
(4)
y2 = 2x
Ans. (1)
Sol.
17.
Q(x1, y1)
x1 0
y 0
h, 1
k
4
4
3
x1 = 4h, y1 = 4k
1 P(h, k)
(0, 0)
X
x12 = 8y1
0
(4h)2 = 8(4k)
16h2 = 32k
h2 = 2k
hence locus, x2 2y
The mean of the data set comprising of 16 observations is 16. If one of the observation valued
16 is deleted and three new observations valued 3, 4 and 5 are addeed to the data, then the
mean of the resultant data, is :
(1)
14.0
(2)
16.8
(3)
16.0
(4)
15.8
-(8)-
Ans. (1)
16
Sol.
x
i 1
16
16
16 16
i 1
16
256
i 1
256 = x1 + x2 + .... + x 16
As 16 deleted and 3, 4, 5 add
256 16 + 3 + 4 + 5 = x1 + x2 + .......+x18
256 = x1 + x 2 +.... + x18
18
X new
x
i 1
18
252
18
X new 14
18.
The area (in sq. units) of the quadrilateral formed by the tangents at the end points of the
latera recta to the ellipse
x 2 y2
1,is :
9
5
(1)
27
(2)
(3)
18
(4)
27
4
27
2
Ans. (1)
b2
Sol. Equation of tangent at L1 ae ,
is
a
xae yb 2
1
9
5a
i.e.
(0, 3)
xe
5y
1 , where a = 3; b2 = 5
3 53
b2 = a2 (1 e2)
b
L1 ae,
a
3
5 = 9 9e2
9e2 = 4
e
i.e.,
9
, 0
2
2
3
2
y
x 1
9
3
9
&3
2
1 9
3 = 27
2 2
The equation of the plane contaning the line 2x 5y + z = 3; x + y + 4z = 5, and parallel to the
plane, x + 3y + 6z = 1, is :
Required area 4
19.
ae
(1)
(3)
Ans. (4)
2x + 6y + 12z = 13
x + 3y + 6z = 7
(2)
(4)
-(9)-
2x + 6y + 12z = 13
x + 3y + 6z = 7
Sol.
2x 5y + z = 3; x + y + 4z = 5
Put z = 0 in the two given equation
2x 5y = 3
x+y=5
Solving we get
x = 4, y = 1
Coordinates of point is (4, 1, 0)
Hence equation of plane || to x + 3y + 6z = 1 is
1(x 4) + 3(y 1) + 6(z 0) = 0
x + 3y + 6z = 7
20. The number of common tangents to the circles x2 + y2 4x 6y 12 = 0 and x2 + y2 + 6x + 18y
+ 26 = 0, is :
(1)
4
(2)
1
(3)
2
(4)
3
Ans. (4)
Sol.
x2 + y2 4x 6y 12 = 0
C1(2, 3)
R1 4 9 12 5
x2 + y2 + 6x + 18y + 26 = 0
C2(3, 9),
R 2 9 81 26 8
C1C2 = R1 + R2
3 common tangents
C1
R1
R2
C2
The set of all values of for which the system of linear equations :
2x1 2x2 + x3 = x1
2x1 3x2 + 2x3 = x2
x1 2x2
= x3
has a non-trivial solution,
(1)
contains more than two elements.
(2)
is an empty set.
(3)
is a singleton.
(4)
contains two elements.
Ans. (4)
21.
Sol.
x1 (2 1 ) 2x 2 x 3 0
2x1 x 2 (3 ) 2x 3 0
x1 2x 2 x 3 0
D=0
1
2
0
3
1
2 0
(1 )
1
2 0
(R1 R1 R3 )
(C1 C1 C 3 )
-(10)-
(1 )
2 0
(1 ) (0 (3 ) ( 1)) 0
(1 ) (3 ) ( 1) 0
1, 3, 1
22.
If 12 identical balls are to be placed in 3 identical boxes, then the probability that one of the
boxes contains exactly 3 balls is :
11
(1)
1
22
3
(3)
2
55
3
11
(2)
55 2
3 3
(4)
1
220
3
10
12
Ans. ()
Sol. Error in the question
23.
1 50
(2 1)
2
(2)
1 50
(3 1)
2
(3)
1 50
(3 )
2
(4)
1 50
(3 1)
2
Ans. (2)
(1 2 x )50 (1 2 x )50
Sol.
50
50
(2 x 1)50 (2 x 1)50 2
Put
x = 1; [1 + 3 ] = 2{ C0 (2)
50
50
24.
The integral
(1)
(3)
Ans. (4)
6
4
Sol.
C2(2)
48
50
C4(2)
46
log x
2
log x
2
log x 2
dx is equal to :
log x log 36 12x x 2
log x 2
dx
log(36 12x x 2 )
log x 2
dx
log(6 x )2
(i)
f (x ) dx f (a b x )dx
4
log(6 x )2
2
log x 2
log(6 x )
2
+ }
1 50
(3 1)
2
(2)
(4)
Using
50
C2 (2 x )48
50
C0 (2 x )50
(ii)
-(11)-
2
1
C4 (2 x )46
50
50
is :
2I 1 dx
2
1 4 1
[x ]2 (4 2) 1
2
2
25.
k x 1, 0 x 3
If the function. g x
is differentiable, then the value of k + m is :
mx 2, 3 x 5
(1)
(2)
(3)
16
5
(4)
10
3
Ans. (2)
k x 1 0 x 3
g (x )
mn 2 3 x 5
Sol.
k
0x 3
g (x ) 2 x 1
m
3x 5
LHD = RHD
k
2 x 1
m as x = 3
k
m
4
k = 4m
g(x) is difference hence its continous
RHL = LHL = f(3)
lim mx 2 k x 1
x 3
3m + 2 = 2k
3m + 2 = 2(4m)
2 = 5m
m
2
5
8
5
2 8
2
5 5
Locus of the image of the point (2, 3) in the line (2x 3y + 4)+ k(x 2y + 3) = 0, k R , is a:
m k
26.
(1)
circle of radius
(3)
(2)
(4)
circle of radius
2
Ans. (4)
Sol. The given family of lines pass through the intersection of 2x 3y + 4 = 0 and 2x 4y + 6 = 0
i.e.,
2x 3y 4 0
2x 4y 6 0
y 2 0
y2
2x 6 4 0
-(12)-
2x 2
x=1
i.e. P (1, 2)
mPM mAB = 1
3
2
2
3 1
2
2 1
M
2 3
,
2
2
(1,2)
1 3
2 1
(2, 3)
()
2 4 3 2 2
2 2 2 4 3 0
Radius 1 4 3 2
27.
lim
1 cos 2x 3 cos x
x tan 4x
x 0
is equal to :
1
2
(2)
(3)
Ans. (4)
(4)
Sol.
lim
(1)
x 0
(1 cos 2x ) (3 cos x )
x tan 4x
sin2 x (3 cos x )
lim 2
2
x 0
x
tan 4x 4
4x
28.
2 12 (3 1) 2 4
2
1 4
4
If the angle of elevation of the top of a tower from three collinear points A, B and C, on a line
leading to the foot of the tower, are 30, are 30, 45 and 60 respectively, then the ratio, AB :
BC, is :
(1)
(3)
2:3
3: 2
(2)
3 :1
(4)
1: 3
Ans. (2)
Sol. In MNC
z
1
cot 60
h
3
h
3
M
(i)
In MNB
z y
cot 45
h
z y h
In MNA
(ii)
-(13)-
60
z
45
y
30
B
x y z
cot 30
h
x y z 3h
(iii)
3
from (ii) and (iii)
h ( 3 1)
(iv)
x h 3h
x ( 3 1)h
AB : BC = x : y =
AB : BC =
(v)
( 3 1)h
h ( 3 1)
3
3
1
3 :1
29.
Let A and B be two sets containing four and two elements respectively. Then the number of
subsets of the set A B, each haivng at least three elements is :
(1)
510
(2)
219
(3)
256
(4)
275
Ans. (2)
Sol. The number of subsets of A B each having at least three elements
= 8C3 + 8C4 + 8C5 + 8C6 + 8C7 + 8C8
= 8C0 + 8C1 + 8C2 + 8C3 + 8C4 + 8C5 + 8C6 + 8C7 + 8C8 [8C0 + 8C1 + 8C2]
= 28 (1 + 8 + 28)
= 256 37
= 219
30. Let a , b and c be three non-zero vectors such that no two of them are collinear and
1
2 3
3
(2)
2 3
3
(3)
2
3
(4)
2
3
Ans. (2)
1
(a b ) c |b ||c |a
3
Sol.
i.e.,
1
(c . a )b (c . b )a |b ||c |a
3
1
(c . a )b |b ||c |cos a |b ||c |a
3
1
(c .a )b |b ||c | cos a
3
1
cos 0
3
sin
2 2
3
-(14)-
PART-II : PHYSICS
6V
31.
9V
6I I 1 9
I1
On solving we get,
I
42
45
, I1
23
23
2
II1
1
I
9V
Q I 3
3
0.13
23
Distance of the centre of mass of a solid uniform cone from its vertex is z0. If the radius of its
base is R and its height is h then z0 is equal to:
I I1
32.
(1)
3h 2
8R
(2)
h2
4R
(3)
3h
4
(4)
5h
8
Ans. (3)
33. Match List - I (Fundamental Experiment) with List
option from the choices given below the list:
List - I
(A)
Franck-Hertz Experiment
(i)
(B)
Photo-Electric Experiment
(ii)
(C)
Davison-Germer Experiment
(iii)
(iv)
(1)
(A) - (iv); (B) - (iii); (C) - (ii)
(2)
(3)
(A) - (ii); (B) - (iv); (C) - (iii)
(4)
Ans. (4)
Here, T t and T t .
n
n
T t
T
t
-(15)-
0.1
1
2
20.0
90
= 0.027
Thus, the percentage error in g is
100 (g/g) = 100(L/L) + 2 100 (T/T)
= 3%
35. A red LED emits light at 0.1 watt uniformly around it. The amplitude of the electric field of the
light at a distance of 1 m from the diode is:
(1)
7.75 V/m
(2)
1.73 V/m
(3)
2.45 V/m
(4)
5.48 V/m
Ans. (3)
Sol.
P
1
2
0E 0 c
2
4 R 2
E 02
2P
4 0 R 2c
E 02 9 109
E0
36.
2 0.1
(1)2 3 108
6 2.45 V/m
2F
E
Charge
Charge
Q2
Q2
(1)
(2)
1F
3F
1F
Charge
Q2
(3)
(4)
1F
3F
1F
Ans. (3)
Ceff
Charge
Q2
Sol.
3F
C 3
C 3
q = Ceff E
-(16)-
3F
q=
3C
E
C 3
3E
3
1
C
3
As C increases the value of 1
decreases, hence q increases and, the increase is non
C
linear.
q
Charge on 2F capacitor =
2
q
3
37.
Two long current carrying thin wires, both with current I, are held by insulating threads of
length L and are in equilibrium as shown in the figure, with threads making an angle with
the vertical. If wires have mass per unit length then the value of I is:
(g = gravitational acceleration)
gL
tan
0
(1)
(3)
gL
0 cos
2sin
(2)
sin
(4)
gL
0 cos
gL
tan
0
Ans. (3)
Sol. For equilibrium
0 I dl
2r
...(1)
T cos ( dl ) g
...(2)
T sin
T
I
Tsin
(1) / (2)
tan
0 I 2dl
2r dl g
tan
0 I 2
2 2L sin g
I2
4L g sin tan
0
I2
4 L g sin2
0 cos
I 2sin
38.
Tcos
Fm
mg
sin
2L
Lg
0 cos
A particle of mass m moving in the x direction with speed 2v is hit by another particle of mass
2m moving in the y direction with speed v. If the collision is perfectly inelastic, the percentage
loss in the energy during the collision is close to:
(1)
62%
(2)
44%
(3)
50%
(4)
56%
-(17)-
Ans. (4)
Sol. Using conservation of linear momentum
After collision, the combined mass will move with velocity 2 2
Ki = 3 mv2
v
3
4
mv 2
3
Hence, percentage loss in K.E.
Kf
39.
K
56%
Ki
Given in the figure are two blocks A and B of weight 20 N and 100 N, respectively. These are
being pressed against a wall by a force F as shown. If the coefficient of friction between the
blocks is 0.1 and between block B and the wall is 0.15, the frictional force applied by the wall
on block B is:
(1)
150 N
(2)
100 N
(3)
80 N
(4)
120 N
Ans. (4)
Sol. Combined weight of A and B = 120 N
Hence, frictional force will be 120 N between wall and blocks.
40. Consider an ideal gas confined in an isolated closed chamber. As the gas undergoes an adiabatic
expansion, the average time of collision between molecules increases as Vq, where V is the
Cp
(1)
(3)
1
2
3 5
6
(2)
(4)
Ans. (4)
Sol. Tav v
av
Tav
Tav
Tav
Tav
1
2 d 2n
M 0
8RT
V
2 d N
2
V
2 d nN 0
2
V (RT )
PV
M 0
8RT
M 0
8RT
1
T
T
P
As in adiabatic process P
1
1
& T 1
V
V
-(18)-
3 5
6
1
2
Tav
V
V
Tav V
41.
1
2
Tav V
1
2
1
2
B
I
(a)
(b)
I
I
x
z
z
B
(c)
y
I
(d)
y
I
x
x
If there is a uniform magnetic field of 0.3 T in the positive z direction, in which orientations
the loop would be in (i) stable equilibrium and (ii) unstable equilibrium?
(1)
(b) and (c), respectively
(2)
(a) and (b), respectively
(3)
(a) and (c), respectively
(4)
(b) and (d), respectively
z
Ans. (4)
Sol. The angle between B and
B
= nIA (magnetic moment) is 0, So, it is in stable equilibrium.
I
y
The angle between B and (magnetic moment) is 180,
I
I
So unstable equilibrium.
I
z
x
B
I
I
y
I
42.
x
Consider a spherical shell of radius R at temperature T. The black body radiation inside it can
U
4
be considered as an ideal gas of photons with internal energy per unit volume u T and
V
1U
pressure p . If the shell now undergoes an adiabatic expansion the relation between
3V
T and R is:
1
R3
(1)
(3)
T e3R
Ans. (4)
PV nRT
Sol.
1
4
CT 4 R 3 n .N A .KT
3
3
T3
1
1
T
3
R
R
1
3
(2)
T e R
(4)
1
R
U
V
1
C .T 4
3
(As
-(19)-
U
CT 4 where, C constant)
V
43.
As an electron makes a transition from an excited state to the ground state of a hydrogen like atom/ion:
(1)
kinetic energy and total energy decrease but potential energy increases
(2)
its kinetic energy increases but potential energy and total energy decrease
(3)
kinetic energy, potential energy and total energy decrease
(4)
kinetic energy decreases, potential energy increases but total energy remains same
Ans. (2)
Sol.
44.
ke 2
r
ke 2
KE
2r
ke 2
TE
2r
PE
Thus as r, reduces
the PE decreases
KE increases
TE decreases
Sol.
wavefront
Due to difference in RI, the rays would trave in different speeds as shown. Thus the wavefront
would be as indicated. As wave travel perpendicular to wavefront, thus the beam would bend
upwards.
45.
R
is removed, as
2
shown in the figure. Taking gravitational potential V = 0 at r = , the potential at the centre
of the cavity thus formed is: (G = gravitational constant)
(1)
2GM
R
(2)
GM
2R
(3)
GM
R
(4)
2GM
3R
Ans. (3)
Sol. Potential due to entire sphere at center of smaller sphere
V1
2
GM 2 R
R
3
2R 3
2
V1
11GM
8R
...(1)
-(20)-
V2
3GM
8R
Vnet V1 V2
46.
11GM
3GM
8R
8
GM
R
...(2)
Monochromatic light is incident on a glass prism of angle A. If the refractive index of the
material of the prism is , a ray, incident at an angle q, on the face AB would get transmitted
through the face AC of the prism provided:
B
(1)
1
cos 1 sin A sin1
(2)
1
sin1 sin A sin1
(3)
1
sin1 sin A sin1
(4)
1
cos 1 sin A sin1
Ans. (2)
1 1
Sol. We know critical angle at face AC is sin and for
transmission at face AC
1
r ' sin1
r r
r r A
1
A r sin1
1
r A sin1
sin sinr
1
sin sin A sin1
47.
1
sin 1 sin A sin 1
Two stones are thrown up simultaneously from the edge of a cliff 240 m high with initial
speed of 10 m/s and 40 m/s respectively. Which of the following graph best represents the
time variation of relative position of the second stone with respect to the first?
(Assume stones do not rebound after hitting the ground and neglect air resistance, take g =
10 m /s2)
(The figures are schematic and not drawn to scale)
-(21)-
(y2y1)m
(y2y1)m
240
240
(1)
(2)
12
t(s)
(y2y1)m
12
12
t(s)
(y2y1)m
240
240
(3)
(4)
t(s)
12
t(s)
Ans. (4)
Sol.
y1 240 10t
1 2
gt
2
y 2 240 40t
1 2
gt
2
y1 0
and y 2 240 40t
1 2
gt
2
x 2 4Ay
48.
For a simple pendulum, a graph is plotted between its kinetic energy (KE) and potential energy
(PE) against its displacement d. Which one of the following represents these correctly? (graphs
are schematic and not drawn to scale)
E
E
KE
PE
(1)
(2)
KE
PE d
E
KE
E
PE
(3)
KE
(4)
PE
Ans. (3)
E
PE
Sol.
49.
KE
A train is moving on a straight track with speed 20 ms1. It is blowing its whistle at the
frequency of 1000 Hz. The percentage change in the frequency heard by a person standing
near the track as the train passes him is (speed of sound = 320 ms1) close to:
-(22)-
(1)
(3)
Ans. (3)
Sol.
24%
12%
(2)
(4)
6%
18%
v
v vs
320
1 1000
320 20
320
2 1000
340
50.
100 12%
An LCR circuit is equivalent to a damped pendulum. In an LCR circuit the capacitor is charged
to Q0 and then connected to the L and R as shown below:
C
If a student plots graphs of the square of maximum charge (Q2Max) on the capacitor with time(t)
for two different values L1 and L2 (L1 > L2) of L then which of the following represents this
graph correctly? (plots are schematic and not drawn to scale)
Q2Max
Q2Max
L1
(2)
(1)
L2
t
Q2Max
t
Q2Max
L1
L2
(3)
(4)
t
di
q
iR
0
dt
C
d 2q
dq q
R
0
dt 2
dt C
Solving q q e
0
where
RT
2L
sin(t )
1
R2
2
LC 4L
Now, Q
max q 0 e
and Q 2 q 2 e
max
0
L2
t
Ans. (2)
Sol.
L1
RT
2L
RT
L
2
Rt
dQmax
R
q 02 e L
L
dt
-(23)-
So slope
1
L
As L1 > L2
So slope of L2 should be greater than slope of 4.
51. A solid body of constant heat capacity 1 J/C is being heated by keeping it in contact with
reservoirs in two ways : (i)
Sequentially keeping in contact with 2 reservoirs such that each reservoir supplies
same amount of heat.
(ii) Sequentially keeping in contact with 8 reservoirs such that each reservoir supplies
same amount of heat.
In both the cases body is brought from initial temperature 100C to final temperature 200C.
Entropy change of the body in the two cases respectively is :
(1)
2ln2, 8ln2
(2)
ln2, 4ln2
(3)
ln2, ln2
(4)
ln2, 2ln2
Ans. (3)
Sol. In the two cases, the entropy change is given by
150
mc
Case I :
112.5
Case II :
mc
100
52.
200
dT
dT
mc
T
T
100
150
mc ln 2
125
dT
dT
mc
T
T
112.5
137.5
mc
125
dT
....... mc
T
200
dT
mc . ln 2
T
187.5
K2
15V
(1)
(3)
Ans. (1)
Sol.
K1
0.67 mA
67 mA
I I max
(2)
(4)
100 mA
6.7 mA
Emf
15
1500
100 10 3 A 0.1A
3
Resistance 0.15 10
15 103
I I 0 e
R
t
L
0.100 e
0.15 103
(10 3 )
0.03
= 0.1 e5
53.
0.1
0.1
0.67 mA
150
e5
A uniformly charged solid sphere of radius R has potential V0 (measured with respect to ) on
its surface. For this sphere the equipotential surfaces with potentials
have radius R1, R2, R3 and R4 respectively. Then
-(24)-
(1)
2R < R 4
(3)
R1 0 and (R2 R1) > (R4 R3)
Ans. (4, 1)
Sol. Inside the sphere
V
(2)
(4)
q (3R 2 r 2 )
40 2R 3
3R 2 r 2
V V0
2R 2
For
3
V V0
2
For
R2
R1 0
3R 2 R22
5
5
V 0 V 0 V0
4
4
2R 2
R
2
For outside
q
R
V0
40 r
r
3
3
R
For V 4 V0 4 V0 V0 R
3
R3
V0
For V 4
4R
3
V0
R
V0
4
R4
R 4 4R
8R
R
3
2
A long cylindrical shell carries positive surface charge in the upper half and negative
surface charge in the lower half. The electric field lines around the cylinder will look like
figure given in : (figures are schematic and not drawn to scale)
So, R4 R3
54.
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Ans. (2)
Sol. (1) is incorrect because there is discontinuity at some points in the electric field lines.
(3) is incorrect because field lines emerging from positive must end up at negative charge.
(4) is incorrect because field lines should go from positive to negative.
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55.
Assuming Human pupil to have a radiius of 0.25 cm and a comfortable viewing distance of 25
cm, the minimum separation between two objects that humah eye can resolve at
500 nm wavelength is :
(1)
300 m
(2)
1 m
(3)
30
(4)
100 m
Ans. (3)
Sol. Diameter of pupil (or the aperture)
= 0.25 2 = 0.5 cm
Minimum angular separation () =
1.22
d
dmin
r
where dmin = minimum separation between the objects
r = viewing distance = 25 cm.
dmin 1.22
r
d
dmin
1.22
r
d
30 m
56.
A signal of 5 kHz frequency is amplitude; modulated on a carrier wave of frequency, 2 MHz. The
frequencies of the resultant; signal is/ are :
(1)
2000 kHz and 1995 kHz
(2) 2 MHz only
(3)
2005 kHz, and 1995 kHz
(4)
2005 kHz, 2000 kHz and 1995 kHz
Ans. (4)
Sol. The frequencies of the resultant signals are
c + m,
c,
c m
c = 2 MHz = 2000 KHz
m = 5 KHz
c + m = 2000 + 5 = 2005 KHz
c m = 2000 5 = 1995 KHz
Frequencies are 2005 KHz, 2000 KHz and 1995 KHz
57. Two coaxial solenoids oftiifferent radii carry current I in the same direction. Let F1 be the
magnetic force on the inner solenoid due to the outer one and F2 be the magnetic force on
the outer solenoid due to the inner one. Then :
(1)
F1 is radially outwards and F2 = 0
(2)
F1 F2 0
(3)
F1 is radially inwards and F2 is ra radially outwards
(4)
F1 is radially inwards and F2 = 0
Ans. (2)
Sol. Force on outer solenoid due to inner one is zero as magnetic field on outer solenoid is zero.
So
F2 = 0
Magnetic field due to outer solenoid in along the axis of inner solenoid.
It we take force on one turn of inner solenoid, the net force will be zero.
Hence, F1 = 0
-(26)-
F
dl
B
dl
F
58.
A pendulum made of a uniform wire of cross sectional area A has time period T. When an
additional mass M is added to its bob, the time period changes to TM. If the Youngs modulus
1
is equal to : (g gravitational acceleration)
of the material of the wire is Y then
Y
(1)
T 2 A
1
TM Mg
(3)
TM 2
Mg
1
T
A
(2)
TM 2
A
1
Mg
T
(4)
TM 2 A
1
T Mg
Ans. (2)
Sol. T 2
l
g
...(1)
or
lMg
AY
Tm 2
l l
g
Tm 2 l
lMg
AY
...(2)
(2) / (1)
Tm
Tm2
T2
lmg
AY
g
l
g
lMg
AY 1 Mg
l
AY
T2
Mg
m2 1
AY
T
A
1 Tm2
2 1
Y
T
Mg
-(27)-
59.
From a solid sphere of mass M and radius R a cube of maximum possible volume is cut.
Moment of inertia of cube about an .axis passing through its center and perpendicular, to
one of its faces is :
4MR 2
(1)
(2)
3 3
MR
(3)
(4)
16 2
MR 2
32 2
4MR 2
9 3
Ans. (4)
Sol. MI of cube =
mL2
6
3 L 2R
L
2R
3
mass of cube = L3
3
M
2R
m
4
3
R3
3
8R 3
3 3 4 R 3
3
2M
3
1
2R
6
3
4R 2 1
3
6
4MR 2
9 3
60.
When 5V potential difference is applied across a wire of length 0.1 m, the drift speed of
electrons is 2.5 103 ms1. If the electron density in the wire is 8 1028 m3/ the resistivity
of the material is close to:
(1)
1.6 105 m
(2)
1.6 108 m
7
(3)
1.6 10 m
(4)
1.6 106 m
Ans. (1)
Sol. Current in a wire
i neAv d
V
neA v d
R
VA
neAv d
l
V
5
ne l vd
8 10 28 1.6 10 19 0.1 2.5 10 4
5
1.56 10 5
3.2 105
1.6 10 5 m
-(28)-
PART II : CHEMISTRY
61. The vapour pressure of acetone at 20C is 185 torr. When 1.2 g of a non-volatile substance was
dissolved in 100g of acetone at 20C, its vapour pressure was 183 torr. The molar mass (g mol
1
) of the substance is
(1)
488
(2)
32
(3)
64
(4)
128
Ans.(3)
Sol. P0 = 185 torr
W2 = 1.2gram
W1 = 100gram
Ps = 183 torr
Applying the formula of relative lowering of vapour pressure
n2
P PS
P
n1 n 2
W2 / M 2
P PS
P
W1 / M 1 W2 / M 2
On solving m2 = 63.83gram
62. 3 g of activated charcoal was added to 50 mL of acetic acid solution (0.06N) in a flask. After an
hour it was filtered and the strength of the filtrate was found to be 0.042 N. The amount of
acetic acid adsorbed (per gram of charcoal) is
(1)
54 mg
(2)
18 mg
(3)
36 mg
(4)
42 mg
Ans.(2)
Sol. The amount of acetic acid adsorbed per gram of charcoal is
50 0.06 0.042 10 3 60
gram
3
= 18 mg.
63. Which of the following is the energy of a possible excited state of hydrogen ?
(1)
+ 6.8 eV
(2)
+ 13.6 eV
(3)
6.8 eV
(4)
3.4 eV
Ans.(4)
Sol. Energy of a possible excited state of hydrogen
1
1
E2 = 13.6 z2 n 2 n 2
2
1
1
1
13.6 1
1 2 2
1 1
13.6 1
1 4
3
4
= 10.4 eV
Energy of a possible excited state of hydrogen = 13.6 ( 10.2)
= 3.4eV.
64. Which among the following is the most reactive ?
13.6
(1)
ICl
(2)
Cl 2
(3)
Br2
(4)
I2
-(29)-
Ans.(1)
Sol. Interhalogen compounds are more reactive than halogens So, ICl is the most reactive
65. Which polymer is used in the manufacture of paints and lacquers ?
(1)
(2)
Bakelite
(3)
Clyptal
(4)
Propylene
Ans.(3)
Sol. Glyptal is used in the manufacture of paints and lacquers.
66. The molecular formula of a commercial resin used for exchanging ions in water softening is
C8H7SO3Na (Mol. wt. 206). What would be the maximum uptake of Ca2+ ions by the resin when
expressed in mole per gram resin ?
(1)
1
412
(2)
1
103
(3)
1
206
(4)
2
309
Ans.(1)
Sol. 2 moles of C8H7SO3Na uptake = 40gram Ca2+
2 206 gram C8H7SO3Na uptake = 1 mole Ca2+
1
gram
412
67. In Carius method of estimation of halogens, 250 mg of an organic compound gave 141 mg of
AgBr. The percentage of bromine in the compound is (at. mass Ag = 108; Br = 80)
(1)
60
(2)
24
(3)
36
(4)
48
Ans.(2)
Sol. 188 gram AgBr contains 80 gram Bromine, 141 milli gram AgBr
80
141
180
= 60 mg
60
100 = 24%.
250
Nitrogen and Oxygen are the main components in the atmosphere but these do
not react to form oxides of nitrogen.
(1)
(2)
Both assertion and reason are correct, and the reason is the correct explanation for the
assertion
(3)
Both assertion and reason are correct, but the reason is not the correct explanation for
the assertion
(4)
Ans.(2)
Sol. Reaction between nitrogen and oxygen require high temperature. As the reaction between N2
and O2 is endothermic in nature.
N 2 O 2
2NO H
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
-(30)-
Ans.(1)
Sol. G = RT ln Kp
G P0 G R0 RT ln Kp
R (298)
ln1.6 1012
2
70. Which one of the follwing alkaline earth metal sulphates has its hydration enthalpy greater
than its lattice enthalpy ?
(1)
SrSO 4
(2)
CaSO4
(3)
BeSO4
(4)
BaSO4
Ans.(3)
Sol. BeSO4 : Because of exceptionally small size of Be.
It has higher hydration entnalpy than lattice enthalpy
71. The number of geometric isomers that can exist for square planar [Pt (Cl) (py) (NH3) (NH2OH)]+
is (py = pyridine)
(1)
6
(2)
2
(3)
3
(4)
4
Ans.(3)
Sol. It is a [Mabcd] complex, hence has 3 isomers
72. The synthesis of alkyl fluorides is best accomplished by
(1)
Swarts reaction
(2)
Free radical fluorination
(3)
Sandmeyers reaction
(4)
Finkelstein reaction
Ans.(1)
Sol. Swarts reaction
R X(Cl, Br) + AgF R F + AgX
73. The intermolecular interaction that is dependent on the inverse cube of distance between
the molecules is
(1)
hydrogen bond
(2)
ion-ion intereaction
(3)
ion-dipole intereaction
(4)
London force
Ans.(3)
Sol. Ion-dipole interaction
74. In the context of the Hall - Heroult process for the extraction of Al, which of the following
statements is false ?
(1)
Na3AlF6serves as the electrolyte
(2)
CO arid CO2 are produced in this process
(3)
Al2O3 is mixed with CaF2 which lowers the melting point of the mixture and brings
conductivity
(4)
Al3+ is reduced at the cathode to form Al
Ans. (1)
75. Which of the following compounds will exhibit geometrical isomerism ?
(1)
1, 1 - Diphenyl - 1 - propane
(2)
1 - Phenyl - 2 - butene
(3)
2 - Phenyl - 1 - butene
(4)
2 - Phenyl -1 -butene
Ans. (2)
86.600
Sol.
76.
(2)
(3)
(4)
Ans. (4)
Sol.
Higher the negative charge on the anion larger will be the ionic radii
77.
From the following statements regarding H2O2, choose the incorrect statement :
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Ans. (2)
78.
(2)
(3)
(4)
Ans. (2)
79.
Match the
catalysts to
the
correct processes :
Catalyst
Process
(A)
TiCl 3
(i)
Wacker process
(B)
PdCl2
(ii)
(C)
CuCl2
(iii)
Contact process
(D)
V2O5
(iv)
Deacons process
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Ans. (3)
80.
Xe
(2)
He
(3)
Ne
(4)
Kr
Ans. (1)
Sol.
81.
In the reaction
the product E is :
NH2
NaNO2 /HCl
CuCN /KCN
D
E N 2 the product E is
0 5C
CH3
COOH
CH3
(1)
(2)
CH3
CN
(3)
H3 C
CH3
(4)
CH3
-(32)-
Ans. (4)
+
NH2
NaNO2 HCl
0 5C
Sol.
82.
N NCl
CN
CuCN /KCN
+ N2
CH3
CH3
CH3
Which of the following compounds is not colored yellow ?
(1)
Ba,Cr; O4
(2)
Zn2[Fe(CN)6]
(3)
K3[Co(N02)6]
(4)
Ans. (2)
83.
Sodium metal crystallizes in a body centred cubic lattice with a unit cell edge of 4.29A. The
radius of sodium atom is approximately :
(1)
0.93A
(2)
1.86
(3)
3.22A
(4)
5.72A
Ans. (2)
Sol.
84.
3
4.24 1.86
4
The standard Gibbs energy change at 300 K for the reaction 2A B + C is 2494.2 J. At a
given time, the composition of the reaction mixture is [A] = , [B] = 2 and [C] = . The
reaction proceeds in the : [R = 8.314 J/K/mol, e = 2.718]
r
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Ans. (3)
Sol.
2A
B C
Qc
B C
2
A
1
2 4
Qc
2
1
2
G = 2.303 RT logK
2
2494.2
log K
2.303 8.314 300
logK = 0.43
CH3
(1)
CH3
H3 C
CH3
(2)
CH3
CH3
(3)
(4)
CH3
CH3
Ans. (3)
-(33)-
Sol.
CH3
H3 C
O
Zn H 2O
+O3
CH3
86.
H3 C
O
O
H
CH3
CH3
H 3C C CH 2 CH 2 CH C H
CH3
Ranitidine
(2)
Aluminium hydroxide
(3)
Cimetidine
(4)
Phenelzine
Ans. (4)
Sol.
87.
(1)
C6H5CHO
(2)
C6H5COOH
(3)
C6H5CH3
(4)
C6H5CH2OH
Ans. (1)
NH3
KMnO4
Sol.
88.
COOH
COCl
CHO
H2 /Pd
BaSO4
SOCl2
Vitamin K
(2)
Vitamin C
(3)
Vitamin D
(4)
Vitamin E
Ans. (2)
Sol.
89.
* transition
(2)
(3)
d d transition
(4)
Ans. (4)
Sol.
90.
Two Faraday of electricity is passed through a solution of CuSO4. The mass of copper deposited
at the cathode is : (at. mass of Cu 63.5 amu)
(1)
127 g
(2)
0g
(3)
63.5 g
(4)
2g
Ans. (3)
Sol. Cu 2 2e Cu s
From the above equation
2F or 2e deposit 63.5gram of Cu
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