IIT-Joint Entrance Examination (IIT-JEE)

SOLVED PAPER - 2007

PAPER - I
PHYSICS
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General Instructions
1. Section I : Q. No. 1 to 9 have only one correct answer and carries 3 marks each for correct answer and –1 mark for each
wrong answer.
2. Section II : Q. No. 10 to 13 are Statement-1(Assertion) and Statement-2(Reason) type questions and carries 3 marks each
for correct answer and –1 mark for each wrong answer.
3. Section III : Q. No. 14 to 19 are based on the given paragraph which have only one correct answer and carries 4 marks each
for correct answer and –1 marks for each wrong answer.
4. Section IV : Q. No. 20 to 22 are matching type questions each question has four parts and each question carries 6 marks
and marks will be awarded if all the four parts are correctly matched. No negative mark will be awarded for an incorrectly
bubbled answer.
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(b) A potential difference appears between the two
Section - I (Straight Objective Type) cylinders when a charge density is given to the outer
INSTRUCTION : This section contains 9 multiple choice cylinder.
questions numbered 1 to 9. Each question has 4 choices (a), (b), (c) No potential difference appears between the two
(c) and (d), out of which ONLY ONE is correct. cylinders when a uniform line charge is kept along
the axis of the cylinders
1. In an experiment to determine the focal length (d) No potential difference appears between the two
(f ) of a concave mirror by the u - v method, a student cylinders when same charge density is given to both
places the object pin A on the principal axis at a distance the cylinders.
x from the pole P. The student looks at the pin and its 4. Two particles of mass m each are tied at the ends of a light
inverted image from a distance keeping his/her eye in line string of length 2a. The whole system is kept on a
with PA. When the student shifts his/her eye towards left, frictionless horizontal surface with the string held tight so
the image appears to the right of the object pin. Then, that each mass is at a distance 'a' from the centre P (as
(a) x < f (b) f < x < 2f shown in the figure). Now, the mid-point of the string is
(c) x = 2f (d) x > 2f pulled vertically upwards with a small but constant force
F. As a result, the particles move towards each other on
2. A resistance of 2W is connected across one gap of a metre-
the surface. The magnitude of acceleration, when the
bridge (the length of the wire is 100 cm) and an unknown
separation between them becomes 2x, is
resistance, greater than 2W, is connected across the other
F
gap. When these resistances are interchanged, the balance
point shifts by 20 cm. Neglecting any corrections, the
unknown resistance is
(a) 3W (b) 4W m m
P
(c) 5W (d) 6W
a a
3. A long, hollow conducting cylinder is kept coaxially inside
another long, hollow conducting cylinder of larger radius. F a F x
(a) (b)
Both the cylinders are initially electrically neutral. 2m a 2 , x 2 2m a 2 , x 2
(a) A potential difference appears between the two
F x F a2 , x2
cylinders when a charge density is given to the inner (c) (d)
2m a 2m x
cylinder.
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5. A circuit is connected as shown in the figure with the
Section - II (Assertion-Reason Type)
switch S open. When the switch is closed, the total amount
of charge that flows from Y to X is INSTRUCTION : This section contains 4 questions numbered
10 to 13. Each question contains STATEMENT–1 (Assertion)
3mF 6m F
X and STATEMENT–2 (Reason). Each question has 4 choices (a),
(b), (c) and (d) out of which ONLY ONE is correct.
10. STATEMENT–1
S In an elastic collision between two bodies, the relative
speed of the bodies after collision is equal to the relative
3W 6W
speed before the collision.
Y
because
9V STATEMENT–2
(a) 0 (b) 54 mC In an elastic collision, the linear momentum of the system
(c) 27mC (d) 81 mC is conserved.
6. Consider a neutral conducting sphere. A positive point (a) Statement–1 is True, Statement–2 is True; Statement–
charge is placed outside the sphere. The net charge on the 2 is a correct explanation for Statement–1.
sphere is then (b) Statement–1 is True, Statement–2 is True; Statement–
(a) negative and distributed uniformly over the surface 2 is NOT a correct explanation for Statement–1
of the sphere
(c) Statement–1 is True, Statement–2 is False.
(b) negative and appears only at the point on the sphere
closest to the point charge (d) Statement–1 is False, Statement–2 is True.
(c) negative and distributed non-uniformly over the 11. STATEMENT–1 : A block of mass m starts moving on a
entire surface of the sphere rough horizontal surface with a velocity v. It stops due to
(d) zero friction between the block and the surface after moving
7. In the options given below, let E denote the rest mass through a certain distance. The surface is now tilted to an
energy of a nucleus and n a neutron.The correct option is angle of 30° with the horizontal and the same block is
made to go up on the surface with the same initial velocity
æ 236 ö æ137 ö æ 97 ö v. The decrease in the mechanical energy in the second
(a) Eç U > Eç I + E ç Y ÷ + 2 E (n )
è 92 ÷ø è 53 ÷ø è 39 ø situation is smaller than that in the first situation.
STATEMENT–2 : The coefficient of friction between the
æ 236 ö æ137 ö æ 97 ö block and the surface decreases with the increase in the
(b) Eç U÷ < Eç I ÷ + E ç Y ÷ + 2 E (n )
è 92 ø è 53 ø è 39 ø angle of inclination.
(a) Statement–1 is True, Statement–2 is True; Statement–
æ 236 ö æ140 ö æ 94 ö 2 is a correct explanation for Statement–1
(c) Eç U÷ < Eç Ba ÷ + E ç Kr ÷ + 2 E (n)
è 92 ø è 56 ø è 36 ø (b) Statement–1 is True, Statement–2 is True; Statement–
2 is NOT a correct explanation for Statement–1
æ 236 ö æ 140 ö æ 94 ö (c) Statement–1 is True, Statement–2 is False
(d) Eç U÷ = Eç Ba ÷ + E ç Kr ÷ + 2 E (n)
è 92 ø è 56 ø è 36 ø (d) Statement–1 is False, Statement–2 is True
8. A ray of light traveling in water is incident on its surface 12. STATEMENT-1
open to air. The angle of incidence is q, which is less than If the accelerating potential in an X-ray tube is increased,
the critical angle. Then there will be the wavelengths of the characteristic X-rays do not change.
(a) only a reflected ray and no refracted ray
because
(b) only a refracted ray and no reflected ray
(c) a reflected ray and a refracted ray and the angle STATEMENT-2
between them would be less than 180° – 2q When an electron beam strikes the target in an X-ray tube,
(d) a reflected ray and a refracted ray and the angle part of the kinetic energy is converted into X-ray energy.
between them would be greater than 180° – 2q (a) Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is True; Statement-2
9. The largest wavelength in the ultraviolet region of the is a correct explanation for Statement-1
hydrogen spectrum is 122 nm. The smallest wavelength in (b) Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is True; Statement-
the infrared region of the hydrogen spectrum (to the nearest 2 is NOT a correct explanation for Statement-1
integer) is (c) Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is False
(a) 802 nm (b) 823 nm
(d) Statement-1 is False, Statement-2 is True
(c) 1882 nm (d) 1648 nm
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13. STATEMENT-1
The formula connecting u, v and f for a spherical mirror is æ 2P οR 2 ö÷ æ P οR 2 , Mg ÷ö
valid for mirrors whose sizes are very small compared to (a) ççç 0 ÷÷ (2L) (b) ççç 0 ÷÷ (2L)
çè οR 2 P ∗ Mg ÷÷ø çè οR 2 P ÷÷
ø
their radii of curvature. 0 0
because æ P οR 2 ∗ Mg ö÷ æ P οR 2 ÷ö
çç 0
(c) çç
÷÷ (2L)
÷ (d) ççç 0 ÷÷ (2L)
çè οR 2 P0 , Mg ÷÷ø
STATEMENT-2
è οR P0 ÷ø
2
Laws of reflection are strictly valid for plane surfaces, but
not for large spherical surfaces. 16. The piston is taken completely out of the cylinder. The
(a) Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is True; Statement-2 hole at the top is sealed. A water tank is brought below the
is a correct explanation for Statement-1 cylinder and put in a position so that the water surface in
the tank is at the same level as the top of the cylinder as
(b) Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is True; Statement-
shown in the figure. The density of the water is r. In
2 is NOT a correct explanation for Statement-1
equilibrium, the height H of the water column in the cylinder
(c) Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is False satisfies
(d) Statement-1 is False, Statement-2 is True
Section - III (Linked Comprehension Type)
INSTRUCTION : This section contains 2 paragraphs P14-16
and P17-19. Based upon each paragraph, 3 multiple choice
questions have to be answered. Each question has 4 choices L0

(a), (b), (c) and (d), out of which ONLY ONE is correct. H
P14-16 : Paragraph for Question Nos. 14 to 16
A fixed thermally conducting cylinder has a radius R and
height L0. The cylinder is open at its bottom and has a (a) rg(L0 – H)2 + P0(L0 – H) + L0P0 = 0
small hole at its top. A piston of mass M is held at a distance (b) rg(L0 – H)2 – P0(L0 – H) – L0P0 = 0
L from the top surface, as shown in the figure. The
(c) rg(L0 – H)2 + P0(L0 – H) – L0P0 = 0
atmospheric pressure is P0.
(d) rg(L0 – H)2 – P0(L0 – H) + L0P0 = 0
2R
P17-19 : Paragraph for Question Nos. 17 to 19
L
Two discs A and B are mounted coaxially on a vertical axle.
The discs have moments of inertia I and 2 I respectively
L0 about the common axis. Disc A is imparted an initial angular
velocity 2 w using the entire potential energy of a spring
compressed by a distance xl. Disc B is imparted an angular
velocity w by a spring having the same spring constant
and compressed by a distance x2 .Both the discs rotate in
Piston the clockwise direction.
14. The piston is now pulled out slowly and held at a distance 17. The ratio x1/x2 is
2L from the top. The pressure in the cylinder between its
1 1
top and the piston will then be (a) 2 (b) (c) 2 (d)
2 2
P0
(a) P0 (b) 18. When disc B is brought in contact with disc A, they acquire
2
a common angular velocity in time t . The average frictional
P0 Mg P0 Mg
(c) ∗ (d) , torque on one disc by the other during this period is
2 οR 2 2 οR 2
2I w 9I w 9I w 3I w
Therefore the pressure inside the cylinder is P0 throughout (a) (b) (c) (d)
the slow pulling process. 3t 2t 4t 2t
15. While the piston is at a distance 2L from the top, the hole 19. The loss of kinetic energy in the above process is
at the top is sealed. The piston is then released, to a position
I w2 2 I w2 I w2
(b) I w
where it can stay in equilibrium. In this condition, the
(a) (c) (d)
distance of the piston from the top is 2 3 4 6
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Section - IV (Matrix Match Type)

INSTRUCTION : This section contains 3 questions. Each question contains statements given in two columns which have to be
matched. Statements (A, B, C, D ) in Column I have to be matched with statements (p, q, r, s)in Column II. The answers to these
questions have to be appropriately bubbled as illustrated in the following example. If the correct matches are A-p, A-s, B - q,B-r, C-
p, C-q and D-s, then the correctly bubbled 4 × 4 matrix should be as follows :

p q r s
A p q r s
B p q r s
C p q r s
D p q r s

20. Column I gives certain situations in which a straight metallic wire of resistance R is used and Column II gives some resulting
effects. Match the statements in Column I with the statements in Column II and indicate your answer by darkening appropriate
bubbles in the 4 × 4 matrix given in the ORS.
Column I Column II
(A) A charged capacitor is connected to the ends of (p) A constant current flows through the wire
the wire
(B) The wire is moved perpendicular to its length with (q) Thermal energy is generated in the wire
a constant velocity in a uniform magnetic field
perpendicular to the plane of motion
(C) The wire is placed in a constant electric field that (r) A constant potential difference develops between the ends
has a direction along the length of the wire of the wire
(D) A battery of constant emf is connected to the (s) charges of constant magnitude appear at the ends of the wire
ends of the wire.
21. Some physical quantities are given in Column I and some possible SI units in which these quantities may be expressed are
given in Column II. Match the physical quantities in Column I with the units in Column II and indicate your answer by
darkening appropriate bubbles in the 4 × 4 matrix given in the ORS.
Column I Column II
(A) GMeMs (p) (volt) (coulomb)(metre)
G – universal gravitational constant,
Me – mass of the earth, Ms – mass of the Sun
3RT
(B) (q) (kilogram) (metre)3(second)–2
M
R – universal gas constant,
T – absolute temperature, M – molar mass
F2
(C) (r) (metre)2 (second)–2
q 2 B2
F – Force, q – charge, B – magnetic field
GM e
(D) (s) (farad) (volt)2 (kg)–1
Re
G – universal gravitational constant,
Me – mass of the earth, Re – radius of the earth
22. Some laws / processes are given in Column I. Match these with the physical phenomena given in Column II and indicate
your answer by darkening appropriate bubbles in the 4 × 4 matrix given in the ORS.
Column I Column II
(A) Transition between two atomic energy levels (p) Characteristic X-rays
(B) Electron emission from a material (q) Photoelectric effect
(C) Mosley's law (r) Hydrogen spectrum
(D) Change of photon energy into kinetic energy of (s) b-decay
electrons
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CHEMISTRY
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General Instructions
1. Section I : Q. No. 23 to 31 have only one correct answer and carries 3 marks each for correct answer and –1 mark for each
wrong answer.
2. Section II : Q. No. 32 to 35 are Statement-1(Assertion) and Statement-2(Reason) type questions and carries 3 marks each
for correct answer and –1 mark for each wrong answer.
3. Section III : Q. No. 36 to 41 are based on the given paragraph which have only one correct answer and carries 4 marks each
for correct answer and –1 marks for each wrong answer.
4. Section IV : Q. No. 42 to 44 are matching type questions each question has four parts and each question carries 6 marks
and marks will be awarded if all the four parts are correctly matched. No negative mark will be awarded for an incorrectly
bubbled answer.
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26. Extraction of zinc from zinc blende is achieved by
Section - I (Straight Objective Type)
(a) electrolytic reduction
INSTRUCTION : This section contains 9 multiple choice
(b) roasting followed by reduction with carbon
questions numbered 23 to 31. Each question has 4 choices (a),
(c) roasting followed by reduction with another metal
(b), (c) and (d), out of which ONLY ONE is correct.
(d) roasting followed by self-reduction
23. Among the following, the paramagnetic compound is 27. The number of structural isomers for C6H14 is
(a) Na2O2 (b) O3 (a) 3 (b) 4
(c) N2O (d) KO2 (c) 5 (d) 6
24. The species having bond order different from that in CO is 28. The reagent(s) for the following conversion,
(a) NO– (b) NO+ ?
Br H
(c) CN – (d) N2 H
Br
25. In the following reaction, is/are
O (a) alcoholic KOH
Conc . HNO
¾¾ ¾ ¾¾
¾3® X (b) alcoholic KOH followed by NaNH2
N Conc . H 2SO 4 (c) aqueous KOH followed by NaNH2
H (d) Zn/CH3OH
29. When 20 g of naphthoic acid (C11H8O2) is dissolved in 50
the structure of the major product 'X' is g of benzene (Kf = 1.72 K kg mol–1), a freezing point
O depression of 2K is observed. The Van't Hoff factor (i) is
(a) (a) 0.5 (b) 1
NO 2
N (c) 2 (d) 3
H 30. The percentage of p-character in the orbitals forming P–P
bonds in P4 is
(a) 25 (b) 33
O2 N O (c) 50 (d) 75
(b)
N ˆˆ† B is
31. The value of log10 K for a reaction A ‡ˆˆ
H
(Given : D r H°298K = -54.07 kJ mol-1, D r S°298K
O = 10 JK–1 mol–1 and R = 8.314 JK–1 mol–1;
(c) 2.303 × 8.314 × 298 = 5705)
N (a) 5 (b) 10
H (c) 95 (d) 100
NO 2
Section - II (Assertion-Reason Type)
O INSTRUCTION : This section contains 4 questions numbered
(d) 32 to 35. Each question contains STATEMENT-1 (Assertion)
N and STATEMENT-2 (Reason). Each question has 4 choices (a),
O2 N
H (b), (c) and (d) out of which ONLY ONE is correct.
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32. STATEMENT-1 : In water, orthoboric acid behaves as a Section - III (Linked Comprehension Type)
weak monobasic acid.
INSTRUCTION : This section contains 2 paragraphs C36-38
because
and C39-41. Based upon each paragraph, 3 multiple choice
STATEMENT-2 : In water, orthoboric acid acts as a proton questions have to be answered. Each question has 4 choices
donor. (a), (b), (c) and (d), out of which ONLY ONE is correct.
(a) Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 isTrue; Statement-2
is a correct explanation for Statement-1 C36-38 : Paragraph for Question Nos. 36 to 38
(b) Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is True; Chemical reactions involve interaction of atoms and molecules. A
large number of atoms/molecules (approximately 6.023 × 1023) are
Statement-2 is NOT a correct explanation for
present in a few grams of any chemical compound varying with
Statement-1 their atomic/molecular masses. To handle such large numbers
(c) Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is False conveniently, the mole concept was introduced. This concept
(d) Statement-1 is False, Statement-2 is True. has implications in diverse areas such as analytical chemistry,
33. STATEMENT-1 : Boron always forms covalent bond. biochemistry, electrochemistry and radiochemistry. The following
because example illustrates a typical case, involving chemical/
electrochemical reaction, which requires a clear understanding of
STATEMENT-2 : The small size of B3+ favours formation
the mole concept.
of covalent bond. A 4.0 molar aqueous solution of NaCl is prepared and 500 mL of
(a) Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 isTrue; Statement-2 this solution is electrolysed. This leads to the evolution of
is a correct explanation for Statement-1 chlorine gas at one of the electrodes (atomic mass : Na = 23,
(b) Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is True; Hg = 200; 1 Faraday = 96500 coulombs).
Statement-2 is NOT a correct explanation for 36. The total number of moles of chlorine gas evolved is
(a) 0.5 (b) 1.0
Statement-1
(c) 2.0 (d) 3.0
(c) Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is False 37. If the cathode is a Hg electrode, the maximum weight (g) of
(d) Statement-1 is False, Statement-2 is True. amalgam formed from this solution is
34. STATEMENT-1 : Micelles are formed by surfactant (a) 200 (b) 225
molecules above the critical micellar concentration (CMC). (c) 400 (d) 446
because 38. The total charge (coulombs) required for complete
electrolysis is
STATEMENT-2 : The conductivity of a solution having
(a) 24125 (b) 48250
surfactant molecules decreases sharply at the CMC. (c) 96500 (d) 193000
(a) Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 isTrue; Statement-2 C39-41 : Paragraph for Question Nos. 39 to 41
is a correct explanation for Statement-1 The noble gases have closed-shell electronic configuration and
(b) Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is True; are monoatomic gases under normal conditions. The low boil-
Statement-2 is NOT a correct explanation for ing points of the lighter noble gases are due to weak dispersion
forces between the atoms and the absence of other interatomic
Statement-1
interactions.
(c) Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is False The direct reaction of xenon with fluorine leads to a series of
(d) Statement-1 is False, Statement-2 is True. compounds with oxidation numbers +2, +4 and +6. XeF4 reacts
35. STATEMENT-1 : p-Hydroxybenzoic acid has a lower violently with water to given XeO3. The compounds of xenon
boiling point than o-hydroxybenzoic acid. exhibit rich stereochemistry and their geometries can be deduced
because considering the total number of electron pairs in the valence
shell.
STATEMENT-2 : o-Hydroxybenzoic acid has
39. Argon is used in arc welding because of its
intramolecular hydrogen bonding. (a) low reactivity with metal
(a) Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 isTrue; Statement-2 (b) ability to lower the melting point of metal
is a correct explanation for Statement-1 (c) flammability
(b) Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is True; (d) high calorific value
Statement-2 is NOT a correct explanation for 40. The structure of XeO3 is
(a) linear (b) planar
Statement-1
(c) pyramidal (d) T-shaped
(c) Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is False 41. XeF4 and XeF6 are expected to be
(d) Statement-1 is False, Statement-2 is True. (a) oxidizing (b) reducing
(c) unreactive (d) strongly basic
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Section - IV (Matrix Match Type)

INSTRUCTION : This section contains 3 questions. Each question contains statements given in two columns which have to be
matched. Statements (A, B, C, D) in Column I have to be matched with statements (p, q, r, s) in Column II. The answers to these
questions have to be appropriately bubbled as illustrated in the following example. If the correct matches are A-p, A-s, B-q, B-r, C-
p, C-q and D-s, then the correctly bubbled 4 × 4 matrix should be as follows :

p q r s
A p q r s
B p q r s
C p q r s
D p q r s

42. Match the chemical substances in Column I with type of polymers/type of bonds in Column II. Indicate your answer by
darkening the appropriate bubbles of the 4 × 4 matrix given in the ORS.
Column I Column II
(A) Cellulose (p) Natural polymer
(B) Nylon-6, 6 (q) Synthetic polymer
(C) Protein (r) Amide linkage
(D) Sucrose (s) Glycoside linkage
43. Match the complexes in Column I with their properties listed in Column II. Indicate your answer by darkening the appropriate
bubbles of the 4 × 4 matrix given in the ORS.
Column I Column II
(A) [Co(NH3)4(H2O)2] Cl2 (p) Geometrical isomers
(B) [Pt(NH3)2Cl2] (q) Paramagnetic
(C) [Co(H2O)5Cl]Cl (r) Diamagnetic
(D) [Ni(H2O)6]Cl2 (s) Metal ion with +2 oxidation state
44. Match gases under specified conditions listed in Column I with their properties/laws in Column II. Indicate your answer by
darkening the appropriate bubbles of the 4 × 4 matrix given in the ORS.
Column I Column II
(A) Hydrogen gas (P = 200 atm, T = 273 K) (p) Compressibility factor ¹ 1
(B) Hydrogen gas (P ~ 0, T = 273 K) (q) Attractive forces are dominant
(C) CO2 (P = 1 atm, T = 273 K) (r) PV = nRT
(D) Real gas with very large molar volume (s) P(V – nb) = nRT

MATHEMATICS
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General Instructions
1. Section I : Q. No. 45 to 53 have only one correct answer and carries 3 marks each for correct answer and –1 mark for each
wrong answer.
2. Section II : Q. No. 54 to 57 are Statement-1(Assertion) and Statement-2(Reason) type questions and carries 3 marks each
for correct answer and –1 mark for each wrong answer.
3. Section III : Q. No. 58 to 63 are based on the given paragraph which have only one correct answer and carries 4 marks each
for correct answer and –1 marks for each wrong answer.
4. Section IV : Q. No. 64 to 66 are matching type questions each question has four parts and each question carries 6 marks
and marks will be awarded if all the four parts are correctly matched. No negative mark will be awarded for an incorrectly
bubbled answer.
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51. A man walks a distance of 3 units from the origin towards
Section - I (Straight Objective Type) the north-east (N 45° E) direction. From there, he walks a
INSTRUCTION : This section contains 9 multiple choice distance of 4 units towards the north-west (N 45° W)
questions numbered 45 to 53. Each question has 4 choices (a), direction to reach a point P. Then the position of P in the
(b), (c) and (d), out of which ONLY ONE is correct. Argand plane is
(a) 3eip/4 + 4i (b) (3 – 4i)eip/4
45. Let f (x) be differentiable on the interval (0, ¥) such that
(c) (4 + 3i)eip/4 (d) (3 + 4i)eip/4
t 2 f ( x) - x 2 f ( t ) 52. The number of distinct real values of l, for which the
f (1) = 1, and lim = 1 for each x > 0. Then
t® x t-x
vectors -l 2 iˆ + ˆj + kˆ , iˆ - l 2 ˆj + kˆ and iˆ + ˆj - l 2 kˆ are
f (x) is
coplanar, is
1 2 x2 -1 4 x 2
(a) + (b) + (a) zero (b) one
3x 3 3x 3
(c) two (d) three
-1 2 1 53. The number of solutions of the pair of equations
(c) + (d)
x x2 x 2sin2q – cos2q = 0
46. Let a, b be the roots of the equation x2 – px + r = 0 and 2cos2q – 3sinq = 0
a in the interval [0, 2p] is
, 2b be the roots of the equation x2 – qx + r = 0. Then
2 (a) zero (b) one
the value of r is (c) two (d) four
2 2
(a) ( p - q)(2q - p) (b) (q - p)(2 p - q) Section - II (Assertion-Reason Type)
9 9
INSTRUCTION : This section contains 4 questions numbered
2 2
(c) (q - 2 p)(2q - p) (d) (2 p - q)(2q - p) 54 to 57. Each question contains STATEMENT-1 (Assertion)
9 9
and STATEMENT-2 (Reason). Each question has 4 choices (a),
47. The tangent to the curve y = e x drawn at the point (c, e c)
(b), (c) and (d) out of which ONLY ONE is correct.
intersects the line joining the points (c – 1, ec–1) and
(c + 1, ec + 1) 54. Tangents are drawn from the point (17, 7) to the circle
(a) on the left of x = c (b) on the right of x = c x2 + y2 = 169.
(c) at no point (d) at all points
STATEMENT-1 : The tangents are mutually
48. One Indian and four American men and their wives are to
be seated randomly around a circular table. Then the perpendicular.
conditional probability that the Indian man is seated because
adjacent to his wife given that each American man is seated STATEMENT-2 : The locus of the points from which
adjacent to his wife is mutually perpendicular tangents can be drawn to the given
1 1 2 1 circle is x2 + y2 = 338.
(a) (b) (c) (d)
2 3 5 5 (a) Statement-1 is True, statement-2 is True; Statement-2
49. A hyperbola, having the transverse axis of length 2 sin q, is a correct explanation for Statement-1.
is confocal with the ellipse 3x2 + 4y2 = 12. Then its equation (b) Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is True; Statement-2
is is NOT a correct explanation for Statement-1.
(a) x2cosec2q – y2sec2q = 1 (b) x2sec2q – y2cosec2q = 1 (c) Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is False.
(c) x2sin2q – y2cos2q = 1 (d) x2cos2q – y2sin2q = 1
(d) Statement-1 is False, Statement-2 is True.
sec 2 x
55. Let H1, H2, ... , Hn be mutually exclusive and exhaustive
ò f (t )dt
events with P(Hi) > 0, i = 1, 2, ..., n. Let E be any other
2
50. lim equals event with 0 < P(E) < 1.
x®
p p2
2
4 x - STATEMENT-1 :
16
8 2 P(Hi | E) > P(E | Hi). P(Hi) for i = 1, 2, ..., n because
(a) f (2) (b) f (2)
p p n

(c)
2 æ 1ö
fç ÷
p è 2ø
(d) 4f(2) STATEMENT-2 : å P(Hi ) = 1 .
i =1
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(a) Statement-1 is True, statement-2 is True; Statement-2 58. The ratio of the areas of the triangles PQS and PQR is
is a correct explanation for Statement-1.
(a) 1: 2 (b) 1 : 2
(b) Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is True; Statement-2
is NOT a correct explanation for Statement-1. (c) 1 : 4 (d) 1 : 8

(c) Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is False. 59. The radius of the circumcircle of the triangle PRS is

(d) Statement-1 is False, Statement-2 is True. (a) 5 (b) 3 3

56. Let F(x) be an indefinite integral of sin2x.
(c) 3 2 (d) 2 3
STATEMENT-1 : The function F(x) satisfies F(x + p) =
F(x) for all real x. because 60. The radius of the incircle of the triangle PQR is

STATEMENT-2 : sin2(x + p) = sin2x for all real x. (a) 4 (b) 3

(a) Statement-1 is True, statement-2 is True; Statement-2

8
is a correct explanation for Statement-1. (c) (d) 2
3
(b) Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is True; Statement-2
M61-63 : Paragraph for Question Nos. 61 to 63
is NOT a correct explanation for Statement-1.
Let Vr denote the sum of first r terms of an arithmetic
(c) Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is False.
progression (A.P.) whose first term is r and the common
(d) Statement-1 is False, Statement-2 is True. difference is (2r – 1). Let Tr = Vr + 1 – Vr – 2 and
uuur uuur uuur uuur uuur uuur Qr = Tr + 1 – Tr for r = 1, 2, ...
57. Let the vectors PQ, QR, RS , ST , TU and UP represent
61. The sum V1 + V2 + ... + Vn is
the sides of a regular hexagon.
uuur uuur uuur uur 1
( )
STATEMENT-1 : PQ ´ RS + ST ¹ 0 . because (a)
12
n(n + 1)(3n2 - n + 1)

uuur uuur uur uuur uuur uur

STATEMENT-2 : PQ ´ RS = 0 and PQ ´ ST ¹ 0 . 1
(b) n(n + 1)(3n 2 + n + 2)
12
(a) Statement-1 is True, statement-2 is True; Statement-2
is a correct explanation for Statement-1.
1
(c) n(2n2 - n + 1)
(b) Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is True; Statement-2 2
is NOT a correct explanation for Statement-1.
(c) Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is False. 1
(d) (2n3 - 2n + 3)
3
(d) Statement-1 is False, Statement-2 is True.
62. Tr is always
Section - III (Linked Comprehension Type) (a) an odd number (b) an even number
INSTRUCTION : This section contains 2 paragraphs M58-60
(c) a prime number (d) a composite number
and M61-63. Based upon each paragraph, 3 multiple choice
questions have to be answered. Each question has 4 choices 63. Which one of the following is a correct statement ?
(a), (b), (c) and (d), out of which ONLY ONE is correct.
(a) Q1, Q2, Q3, ... are in A.P. with common difference 5
M58-60 : Paragraph for Question Nos. 58 to 60 (b) Q1, Q2, Q3, ... are in A.P. with common difference 6
Consider the circle x2 + y2 = 9 and the parabola y2 = 8x.
(c) Q1, Q2, Q3, ... are in A.P. with common difference 11
They intersect at P and Q in the first and the fourth
quadrants, respectively. Tangents to the curcle at P and Q (d) Q1= Q2 = Q3 = ....
intersect the x-axis at R and tangents to the parabola at P
and Q intersect the x-axis at S.
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Section - IV (Matrix Match Type)

INSTRUCTION : This section contains 3 questions. Each question contains statements given in two columns which have to be matched.
Statements (A, B, C, D) in Column I have to be matched with statements (p, q, r, s) in Column II. The answers to these questions have to
be appropriately bubbled as illustrated in the following example. If the correct matches are A-p, A-s, B-q, B-r, C-p,
C-q and D-s, then the correctly bubbled 4 × 4 matrix should be as follows :

p q r s
A p q r s
B p q r s
C p q r s
D p q r s

64. In the following [x] denotes the greatest integer less than or equal to x.
Match the functions in Column I with the properties in Column II and indicate your answer by darkening the appropriate
bubbles in the 4 × 4 matrix given in the ORS.
Column I Column II
(A) x | x | (p) continuous in (–1, 1)
(B) |x| (q) differentiable in (–1, 1)
(C) x + [x] (r) strictly increasing in (–1, 1)
(D) | x – 1 | + | x + 1 | (s) not differentiable at least at one point in (–1, 1)
65. Consider the following linear equations
ax + by + cz = 0
bx + cy + az = 0
cx + ay + bz = 0
Match the conditions/expressions in Column I with statements in Column II and indicate your answer by darkening the
appropriate bubbles in the 4 × 4 matrix given in the ORS.
Column I Column II
(A) a + b + c ¹ 0 and a2 + b2 + c2 = ab + bc + ca (p) the equations represent planes meeting only at
a single point
(B) a + b + c = 0 and a2 + b2 + c2 ¹ ab + bc + ca (q) the equations represent the line x = y = z.
(C) a + b + c ¹ 0 and a2 + b2 + c2 ¹ ab + bc + ca (r) the equations represent identical planes.
(D) a + b + c = 0 and a2 + b2 + c2 = ab + bc + ca (s) the equations represent the whole of the three
dimensional space.
66. Match the integrals in Column I with the values in Column II and indicate your answer by darkening the appropriate bubbles
in the 4 × 4 matrix given in the ORS.
Column I Column II
1
dx 1 æ 2ö
(A) ò 1 + x2 (p)
2
log ç ÷
è 3ø
-1
1
dx æ 2ö
(B) ò 1- x 2
(q) 2log ç ÷
è 3ø
0
3
dx p
(C) ò 1 - x2 (r)
3
2
2
dx p
(D) òx 2
x -1
(s)
2
1
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PAPER - II
PHYSICS
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
General Instructions
1. Section I : Q. No. 1 to 9 have only one correct answer and carries 3 marks each for correct answer and –1 mark for each
wrong answer.
2. Section II : Q. No. 10 to 13 are Statement-1(Assertion) and Statement-2(Reason) type questions and carries 3 marks each
for correct answer and –1 mark for each wrong answer.
3. Section III : Q. No. 14 to 19 are based on the given paragraph which have only one correct answer and carries 4 marks each
for correct answer and –1 marks for each wrong answer.
4. Section IV : Q. No. 20 to 22 are matching type questions each question has four parts and each question carries 6 marks
and marks will be awarded if all the four parts are correctly matched. No negative mark will be awarded for an incorrectly
bubbled answer.
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3. A student performs an experiment to determine the Young's
Section - I (Straight Objective Type)
modulus of a wire, exactly 2 m long, by Searle's method. In
INSTRUCTION : This section contains 9 multiple choice a particular reading, the student measures the extension in
questions numbered 1 to 9. Each question has 4 choices (a), (b), the length of the wire to be 0.8 mm with an uncertainty
(c) and (d), out of which ONLY ONE is correct. of ± 0.05 mm at a load of exactly 1.0 kg. The student also
measures the diameter of the wire to be 0.4 mm with an
1. A small object of uniform density rolls up a curved surface
uncertainty of ± 0.01 mm. Take g = 9.8 m/s2 (exact). The
with an initial velocity v. It reaches up to a maximum height
Young's modulus obtained from the reading is
3v 2 (a) (2.0 ± 0.3) × 1011 N/m2
of with respect to the initial position. The object is (b) (2.0 ± 0.2) × 1011 N/m2
4g
(c) (2.0 ± 0.1) × 1011 N/m2
(d) (2.0 ± 0.05) × 1011 N/m2
ur
4. A magnetic field B = B0 Jˆ , exists in the region a < x < 2a,
uv
and B = – B0 ˆj , in the region 2a < x < 3a, where B0 is a
v positive constant. A positive point charge moving with a
r
velocity v = v0iˆ , where v0 is a positive constant, enters
(a) ring (b) solid sphere
the magnetic field at x = a. The trajectory of the charge in
(c) hollow sphere (d) disc
this region can be like
2. A spherical portion has been removed from a solid sphere
having a charge distributed uniformly in its volume as B0
shown in the figure. The electric field inside the emptied
space is
0 x
a 2a 3a

- B0

(a) x
a 2a 3a
(a) zero everywhere (b) non-zero and uniform
(c) non-uniform (d) zero only at its center
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z work done by the electric field when another positive point
charge is moved from (–a, 0, 0) to (0, a, 0) is
(a) positive
(b) x
a 2a 3a (b) negative
(c) zero
(d) depends on the path connecting the initial and final
z positions
9. Water is filled up to a height h in a beaker of radius R as
shown in the figure. The density of water is r, the surface
(c) x tension of water is T and the atmospheric pressure is P0.
a 2a 3a
Consider a vertical section ABCD of the water column
through a diameter of the beaker. The force on water on
one side of this section by water on the other side of this
z section has magnitude

a 2a 3a
(d) x 2R

5. In the experiment to determine the speed of sound using a A

resonance column, h
C
(a) prongs of the tuning fork are kept in a vertical plane
(b) prongs of the tuning fork are kept in a horizontal
plane D
(c) in one of the two resonances observed, the length of
the resonating air column is close to the wavelength (a) | 2P0Rh + pR2 rgh – 2RT |
of sound in air (b) | 2P0Rh + R rgh2 – 2RT |
(d) in one of the two resonances observed, the length of (c) | P0pR2 + Rrgh2 – 2RT |
the resonating air column is close to half of the (d) | P0pR2 + Rrgh2 + 2RT |
wavelength of sound in air
6. Electrons with de-Broglie wavelength l fall on the target Section - II (Assertion-Reason Type)
in an X-ray tube. The cut-off wavelength of the emitted X- INSTRUCTION : This section contains 4 questions numbered
rays is 10 to 13. Each question contains STATEMENT-1 (Assertion)
and STATEMENT-2 (Reason). Each question has 4 choices (a),
2mcl 2 2h (b), (c) and (d) out of which ONLY ONE is correct.
(a) l0 = (b) l0 =
h mc
10. STATEMENT-1
2 2 3
2m c l The total translational kinetic energy of all the molecules
(c) l0 = (d) l0 = l
h2 of a given mass of an ideal gas is 1.5 times the product of
its pressure and its volume.
7. A particle moves in the X-Y plane under the influence of a
because
force such th at its linear momentum is
r STATEMENT-2
p(t ) = A [iˆ cos(kt ) - ˆj sin(kt )], where A an d k are
The molecules of a gas collide with each other and the
constants. The angle between the force and the momentum velocities of the molecules change due to the collision.
is
(a) Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is True; Statement-
(a) 0° (b) 30° 2 is a correct explanation for Statement-1
(c) 45° (d) 90° (b) Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is True; Statement-
8. Positive and negative point charges of equal magnitude 2 is NOT a correct explanation for Statement-1
æ aö -a ö (c) Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is False
æ
are kept at çè 0, 0, ÷ø and ç 0, 0, ÷ respectively. The (d) Statement-2 is False, Statement-2 is True
2 è 2ø
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11. STATEMENT-1
Section - III (Linked Comprehension Type)
A vertical iron rod has coil of wire wound over it at the INSTRUCTION : This section contains 2 paragraphs P14-16
bottom end. An alternating current flows in the coil. The and P17-19. Based upon each paragraph, 3 multiple choice
rod goes through a conducting ring as shown in the figure. questions have to be answered. Each question has 4 choices
The ring can float at a certain height above the coil. (a), (b), (c) and (d), out of which ONLY ONE is correct.

P14-16 : Paragraph for Question Nos. 14 to 16

Two trains A and B moving with speeds 20 m/s and 30 m/s
respectively in the same direction on the same straight
track, with B ahead of A. The engines are at the front ends.
The engine of train A blows a long whistle.
Assume that the sound of the whistle is composed of
components varying in frequency from f1 = 800 Hz to f2 =
1120 Hz, as shown in the figure. The spread in the frequency
(highest frequency – lowest frequency) is thus 320 Hz.
STATEMENT-2 The speed of sound in still air is 340 m/s.
In the above situation, a current is induced in the ring
14. The speed of sound of the whistle is
which interacts with the horizontal component of the
magnetic field to produce an average force in the upward (a) 340 m/s for passengers in A and 310 m/s for
direction. passengers in B
(a) Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is True; Statement-2 (b) 360 m/s for passengers in A and 310 m/s for
is a correct explanation for Statement-1 passengers in B
(b) Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is True; Statement- (c) 310 m/s for passengers in A and 360 m/s for
2 is NOT a correct explanation for Statement-1 passengers in B
(c) Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is False
(d) 340 m/s for passengers in both the trains
(d) Statement-1 is False, Statement-2 is True.
12. STATEMENT-1 15. The distribution of the sound intensity of the whistle as
A cloth covers a table. Some dishes are kept on it. The observed by the passengers in train A is best represented
cloth can be pulled out without dislodging the dishes from by
the table.
Intensity

because
STATEMENT-2 (a)
For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction.
f1 f 2 Frequency
(a) Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is True; Statement-
2 is a correct explanation for Statement-1
Intensity

(b) Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is True; Statement- (b)

2 is NOT a correct explanation for Statement-1
(c) Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is False f1 f 2 Frequency
(d) Statement-1 is False, Statement-2 is True.
Intensity

13. STATEMENT-1
If there is no external torque on a body about its center of (c)
mass, then the velocity of the center of mass remains
constant. f1 f 2 Frequency
STATEMENT-2
Intensity

The linear momentum of an isolated system remains

constant. (d)
(a) Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is True; Statement-2
is a correct explanation for Statement-1 f1 f 2 Frequency
(b) Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is True; Statement- 16. The spread of frequency as observed by the passengers
2 is NOT a correct explanation for Statement-1 in train B is
(c) Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is False (a) 310 Hz (b) 330 Hz
(d) Statement-1 is False, Statement-2 is True (c) 350 Hz (d) 290 Hz
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P17-19 : Paragraph for Question Nos. 17 to 19 17. Light travels as a
The figure shows a surface XY separating two transparent (a) parallel beam in each medium
media, medium-1 and medium-2. The line ab and cd (b) convergent beam in each medium
represent waveforms of a light wave travelling in medium- (c) divergent beam in each medium
1 and incident on XY. The lines ef and gh represent (d) divergent beam in one medium and convergent beam
wavefronts of the light wave in medium-2 after refraction. in the other medium.
18. The phases of the light wave at c, d, e and f are fc, fd, fe and
b d ff respectively. It is given that fc ¹ ff.
(a) fc cannot be equal to fd
(b) fd can be equal to fe
(c) (fd – ff) is equal to (fc – fe)
medium-1 (d) (fd – fc) is not equal to (ff – fe)
a c
X Y
19. Speed of light is
f h (a) the same in medium-1 and medium-2
medium-2 (b) larger in medium-1 than in medium-2
(c) larger in medium-2 than in medium-1
e g (d) different at b and d.

Section - IV (Matrix Match Type)

INSTRUCTION : This section contains 3 questions. Each question contains statements given in two columns which have to be
matched. Statements (A, B, C, D) in Column I have to be matched with statement (p, q, r, s) in Column II. The answers to
these questions have to be appropriately bubbled as illustrated in the following example. If the correct matches are A-p, A-s, B-q,
B-r C-p, C-q and D-s, then the correctly bubbled 4 × 4 matrix should be as follows:
p q r s
A p q r s
B p q r s
C p q r s
D p q r s
20. Column I describes some situations in which a small object moves. Column II describes some characteristics of these
motions. Match the situations in Column I with the characteristics in Column II and indicate your answer by darkening
appropriate bubbles in 4 × 4 matrix given in the ORS.

Column I Column II
(A) The object moves on the x -axis under a (p) The object executes a simple harmonic motion.
conservative force in such a way that its
''speed " and position'' satisfy v = c c2 - x 2
1
where c1 and c2 are positive constants.
(B) The object moves on the x- axis in such a way that (q) The object does not change its direction.
its velocity and its displacement from the origin
satisfy v = – kx,where k is a positive constant.
(C) The object is attached to one end of a mass-less (r) The kinetic energy of the object keeps on
spring of a given spring constant. The other decreasing.
end of the spring is attached to the ceiling of an
elevator. Initially everything is at rest. The elevator
starts going upwards with a constant acceleration
a. The motion of the object is observed from the
elevator during the period it maintains this
acceleration.
(D) The object is projected from the earth's surface (s) The object can change its direction only once.
vertically upwards with a speed 2 GM e / R e ,
where, Me is the mass of the earth and Re is the
radius of the earth, Neglect forces from objects
other than the earth.
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21. Two wires each carrying a steady current I are shown in four configurations in Column I. Some of the resulting effects are
described in Column II. Match the statements in Column I with the statements in column II and indicate your answer by
darkening appropriate bubbles in the 4 × 4 matrix given in the ORS.
Column I Column II
(A) Point P is situated midway between (p) The magnetic fields (B) at P due to the currents
the wires. in the wires are in the same direction.

P
(B) Point P is situated at the mid-point of the (q) The magnetic fields (B) at P due to the currents
line joining the centers of the circular in the wires are in opposite directions.
wires, which have same radii.

(C) Point P is situated at the mid-point of the (r) There is no magnetic field at P.
line joining the centers of the circular
wires, which have same radii.

(D) Point P is situated at the common center (s) The wires repel each other.
of the wires.

22. Column I gives some devices and Column II gives some processes on which the functioning of these devices depend.
Match the devices in Column I with the processes in Column II and indicate your answer by darkening appropriate bubbles
in the 4 × 4 matrix given in the ORS.
Column I Column II
(A) Bimetallic strip (p) Radiation from a hot body
(B) Steam engine (q) Energy conversion
(C) Incandescent lamp (r) Melting
(D) Electric fuse (s) Thermal expansion of solids

CHEMISTRY
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General Instructions
1. Section I : Q. No. 23 to 31 have only one correct answer and carries 3 marks each for correct answer and –1 mark for each
wrong answer.
2. Section II : Q. No. 32 to 35 are Statement-1(Assertion) and Statement-2(Reason) type questions and carries 3 marks each
for correct answer and –1 mark for each wrong answer.
3. Section III : Q. No. 36 to 41 are based on the given two paragraphs which have only one correct answer and carries 4
marks each for correct answer and –1 marks for each wrong answer.
4. Section IV : Q. No. 42 to 44 are matching type questions each question has four parts and each question carries 6 marks
and marks will be awarded if all the four parts are correctly matched. No negative mark will be awarded for an incorrectly
bubbled answer.
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28. Consider a reaction aG + bH ® Products. When
Section - I (Straight Objective Type) concentration of both the reactants G and H is doubled,
INSTRUCTION : This section contains 9 multiple choice the rate increases by eight times. However, when
questions numbered 23 to 31. Each question has 4 choices (a), concentration of G is doubled keeping the concentration
(b), (c) and (d), out of which ONLY ONE is correct. of H fixed, the rate is doubled. The overall order of the
reaction is
23. Cyclohexene on ozonolysis followed by reaction with zinc
(a) 0 (b) 1
dust and water gives compound E. Compound E on further
treatment with aqueous KOH yields compound F. (c) 2 (d) 3
Compound F is 29. A solution of a metal ion when treated with KI gives a red
precipitate which dissolves in excess KI to give a colourless
(a) CHO (b) CHO solution. Moreover, the solution of metal ion on treatment
with a solution of cobalt (II) thiocyanate gives rise to a
CO 2 H deep blue crystalline precipitate. The metal ion is
(c) COOH (d) (a) Pb2+ (b) Hg2+
CO 2 H
(c) Cu2+ (d) Co2+
24. Among the following, the least stable resonance structure
is 23
30. A positron is emitted from 11 Na . The ratio of the atomic
Å mass and atomic number of the resulting nuclide is
O
(a) Å (a) 22/10 (b) 22/11
N
(c) 23/10 (d) 23/12
O 31. The number of stereoisomers obtained by bromination of
trans-2-butene is
O (a) 1 (b) 2
Å
(b)
Å N (c) 3 (d) 4
O
Section - II (Assertion-Reason Type)
INSTRUCTION : This section contains 4 questions numbered
O
(c) Å 32 to 35. Each question contains STATEMENT-1 (Assertion)
Å N and STATEMENT-2 (Reason). Each question has 4 choices (a),
(b), (c) and (d) out of which ONLY ONE is correct.
O
32. STATEMENT-1 : Band gap in germanium is small.
O because
(d) Å
Å N STATEMENT-2 : The energy gap of each germanium
atomic energy level is infinitesimally small.
O (a) Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is True; Statement-
2 is a correct explanation for Statement-1
25. Among the following metal carbonyls, the C–O bond order
is lowest in (b) Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is True; Statement-
2 is not a correct explanation for Statement-1
(a) [Mn(CO)6]+ (b) [Fe(CO)5]
(c) Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is False
(c) [Cr(CO)6] (d) [V(CO)6]–
(d) Statement-1 is False, Statement-2 is True.
26. For the process H2O(l) (1 bar, 373 K) ® H2O(g) (1 bar, 373
33. STATEMENT-1: Molecules that are not superimpossable
K), the correct set of thermodynamic parameters is
on their mirror images are chiral.
(a) DG = 0, DS = +ve (b) DG = 0, DS = –ve STATEMENT-2: All chiral molecules have chiral centres.
(c) DG = +ve, DS = 0 (d) DG = –ve, DS = +ve (a) Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is True; Statement-
27. Consider a titration of potassium dichromate solution with 2 is a correct explanation for Statement-1
acidified Mohr's salt solution using diphenylamine as
(b) Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is True; Statement-
indicator. The number of moles of Mohr's salt required per
2 is not a correct explanation for Statement-1
mole of dichromate is
(a) 3 (b) 4 (c) Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is False
(c) 5 (d) 6 (d) Statement-1 is False, Statement-2 is True.
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34. STATEMENT-1 : Glucose gives a reddish-brown 37. While Fe3+ is stable, Mn 3+ is not stable in acid solution
precipitate with Fehling's solution. because
because (a) O2 oxideses Mn2+ to Mn3+
STATEMENT-2 : Reaction of glucose with Fehling's (b) O2 oxideses both Mn2+ to Mn3+ and Fe2+ to Fe3+
solution give CuO and gluconic acid. (c) Fe3+ oxideses H2O to O2
(a) Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is True; Statement- (d) Mn3+ oxideses H2O to O2
2 is a correct explanation for Statement-1 38. Sodium fusion extract, obtained from aniline, on treatment
(b) Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is True; Statement- with iron (II) sulphate and H2SO4 in presence of air gives
2 is not a correct explanation for Statement-1 a Prussian blue precipitate. The blue colour is due to the
(c) Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is False formation of
(d) Statement-1 is False, Statement-2 is True. (a) Fe4[Fe(CN)6]3 (b) Fe3[Fe(CN)6]2
35. STATEMENT-1 : Alkali metals dissolve in liquid ammonia (c) Fe4[Fe(CN)6]2 (d) Fe3[Fe(CN)6]3
to give blue solutions. because
C39-41 : Paragraph for Question Nos. 39 to 41
STATEMENT-2 : Alkali metals is liquid ammonia give
solvated species of the type [M(NH3)n]+ (M = alkali Riemer-Tiemann reaction introduces an aldehyde group,
metals). on to the aromatic ring of phenol, ortho to the hydroxyl
(a) Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is True; Statement- group. This reaction involves electrophilic aromatic
2 is a correct explanation for Statement-1 substitution. This is a general method for the synthesis of
(b) Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is True; Statement- substituted salicylaldehyde as depicted below.
2 is a correct explanation for Statement-1
OH O Na OH
(c) Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is False
CHO CHO
(d) Statement-1 is False, Statement-2 is True.
aq. HCl
[I]
(Intermediate)
Section - III (Linked Comprehension Type)
INSTRUCTION : This section contains 2 paragraphs C36-38 CH3 CH 3 CH 3
and C39-41. Based upon each paragraph, 3 multiple choice (I) (II) (III)
questions have to be answered. Each question has 4 choices
39. Which one of the following reagents is used in the above
(a), (b), (c) and (d), out of which ONLY ONE is correct.
reaction ?
C36-38 : Paragraph for Question Nos. 36 to 38 (a) aq.NaOH + CH3Cl (b) aq.NaOH + CH2Cl2
Redox reactions play a pivotal role in chemistry and biology. (c) aq.NaOH + CHCl3 (d) aq.NaOH + CCl4
The values of standard redox potential (E°) of two half-cell
40. The electrophile in the reaction is
reactions decide which way the reaction is expected to
(a) : CHCl (b) +CHCl
proceed. A simple example is a Daniel cell in which zinc 2
goes into solution and copper gets deposited. Given below (c) : CCl2 (d) CCl3
are a set of half-cell reactions (acidic medium) along with 41. The structure of the intermediate I is
their E° (V with respect to normal hydrogen electrode)
values. Using this data obtain the correct explanations to
O Na O Na
questions given.
I2 + 2e– ® 2I– E° = 0.54 CH 2 Cl CHCl 2
Cl2 + 2e– ® 2Cl– E° = 1.36 (a) (b)
Mn3+ + e– ® Mn2+ E° = 1.50
Fe3+ + e– ® Fe2+ E° = 0.77 CH 3 CH 3
O2 + 4H+ + 4e– ® 2H2O E° = 1.23
36. Among the following, identify the correct statement. O Na O Na
(a) Chloride ion is oxidised by O2 CCl 3 CH 2 OH
(b) Fe2+ is oxidised by iodine (c) (d)
(c) Iodide ion is oxidised by chlorine
(d) Mn2+ is oxidised by chlorine
CH 3 CH3
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Section - IV (Matrix Match Type)

INSTRUCTION : This section contains 3 questions. Each question contains statements given in two columns which have to be
matched. Statements (A, B, C, D) in Column I have to be matched with statements (p, q, r, s) in Column II. The answers to these
questions have to be appropriately bubbled as illustrated in the following example. If the correct matches are A-p, A-s, B-q, B-r, C-
p, C-q and D-s, then the correctly bubbled 4 × 4 matrix should be as follows :

p q r s
A p q r s
B p q r s
C p q r s
D p q r s

42. Match the crystal system/unit cells mentioned in Column I with their characteristic features mentioned in Column II. Indicate
your answer by darkening the appropriate bubbles of the 4 × 4 matrix given in the ORS.
Column I Column II
(A) Simple cubic and face-centered cubic parameters (p) have these parameters, a = b = c and a = b = g
(B) cubic and rhombohedral (q) are two crystal systems
(C) cubic and tetragonal (r) have only two crystallo-graphic angles of 90°
(D) hexagonal and monoclinic (s) belong to same crystal system
43. Match the reactions in Columns I with nature of the reactions/type of the products in Column II. Indicate your answer by
darkening the appropriate bubbles of the 4 × 4 matrix given in the ORS.
Column I Column II
(A) O -2 ® O 2 + O 22 - (p) redox reaction
(B) CrO24 - + H + ® (q) one of the products has trigonal planar structure
(C) MnO-4 + NO-2 + H+ ® (r) dimeric bridged tetrahedral metal ion
(D) NO3- + H 2SO 4 + Fe2+ ® (s) disproportionation
44. Match the compounds/ions in column I with their properties/reactions in Column II. Indicate your answer by darkening the
appropriate bubbles of the 4 × 4 matrix given in the ORS.
Column I Column II
(A) C6H5CHO (p) gives precipitate with 2, 4-dinitrophenylhydrazine
(B) CH3C º CH (q) gives precipitate with AgNO3
(C) CN– (r) is a nucleophile
(D) I– (s) is involved in cyanohydrin formation

MATHEMATICS
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General Instructions
1. Section I : Q. No. 45 to 53 have only one correct answer and carries 3 marks each for correct answer and –1 mark for each
wrong answer.
2. Section II : Q. No. 54 to 57 are Statement-1(Assertion) and Statement-2(Reason) type questions and carries 3 marks each
for correct answer and –1 mark for each wrong answer.
3. Section III : Q. No. 58 to 63 are based on the given paragraph which have only one correct answer and carries 4 marks each
for correct answer and –1 marks for each wrong answer.
4. Section IV : Q. No. 64 to 66 are matching type questions each question has four parts and each question carries 6 marks
and marks will be awarded if all the four parts are correctly matched. No negative mark will be awarded for an incorrectly
bubbled answer.
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50. The letters of the word COCHIN are permuted and all the
Section - I (Straight Objective Type)
permutations are arranged in an alphabetical order as in an
INSTRUCTION : This section contains 9 multiple choice
English dictionary. The number of words that appear before
questions numbered 45 to 53. Each question has 4 choices (a),
(b), (c) and (d), out of which ONLY ONE is correct. the word COCHIN is
(a) 360 (b) 192
d2x
45. equals (c) 96 (d) 48
dy 2
51. Let Ec denote the complement of an event E. Let E, F, G be
-1 -1 -3
pairwise independent events with P(G) > 0 and
æ d2 yö æ d2yö æ dy ö
(a) ç 2÷ (b) -ç ÷ çè ÷ø P(EÇFÇG) = 0. Then P(Ec Ç Fc | G) equals
è dx ø è dx 2 ø dx
(a) P(Ec) + P(Fc) (b) P(Ec) – P(Fc)
æ d 2 y ö æ dy ö -2 æ d 2 y ö æ dy ö -3 (c) P(Ec) – P(F) (d) P(E) – P(Fc)
(c) ç 2 ÷ çè ÷ø (d) -ç ÷ç ÷
è dx ø dx è dx 2 ø è dx ø 52. Let ABCD be a quadrilateral with area 18, with side AB
parallel to the side CD and 2AB = CD. Let AD be
r r r r r r r perpendicular to AB and CD. If a circle is drawn inside the
46. Let a , b , c be unit vectors such that a + b + c = 0 . Which
quadrilateral ABCD touching all the sides, then its radius
one of the following is correct ?
is
r r r r r r
(a) a ´ b = b ´ c = c ´ a = 0 (a) 3 (b) 2
r r r r r r
(b) a ´ b = b ´ c = c ´ a ¹ 0 3
(c) (d) 1
r r r r r r 2
(c) a ´ b = b ´ c = a ´ c ¹ 0
r r r r r dy 1 - y2
(d) a ´ b , b ´ c , c ´ a are mutually perpendicular 53. The differential equation = determines a
dx y
z family of circles with
47. If | z | = 1 and z ¹ ± 1, then all the values of lie on
1- z 2 (a) variable radii and a fixed centre at (0, 1)
(a) a line not passing through the origin (b) variable radii and a fixed centre at (0, –1)
(b) | z | = 2 (c) fixed radius 1 and variable centres along the x–axis.
(c) the x-axis (d) fixed radius 1 and variable centres along the y–axis.
(d) the y-axis
Section - II (Assertion-Reason Type)
x
48. Let f ( x) = for n ³ 2 and INSTRUCTION : This section contains 4 questions numbered
(1 + x n )1/ n
54 to 57. Each question contains STATEMENT-1 (Assertion)
and STATEMENT-2 (Reason). Each question has 4 choices (a),
g(x) = ( fofo ...of ) ( x). Then
14243 ò x n- 2 g (x)dx equals. (b), (c) and (d) out of which ONLY ONE is correct.
f occurs n times
54. Lines L1 : y – x = 0 and L2 : 2x + y = 0 intersect the line L3 :
1 1 y + 2 = 0 at P and Q, respectively. The bisector of the acute
1 1- 1 1-
(a) (1 + nx n ) n + K (b) (1 + nx n ) n +K angle between L1 and L2 intersects L3 at R.
n( n - 1) n -1

1 1 STATEMENT-1 : The ratio PR : RQ equals 2 2 : 5 .

1 1+ 1 1+
(c) (1 + nxn ) n + K (d) (1 + nx n ) n + K because
n(n + 1) n +1
49. Let O(0, 0), P(3, 4), Q(6, 0) be the vertices of the triangles STATEMENT-2 : In any triangle, bisector of an angle
OPQ. The point R inside the triangle OPQ is such that the divides the triangle into two similar triangles.
triangles OPR, PQR, OQR are of equal area. The (a) Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is True; Statement-2
coordinates of R are is not a correct explanation for Statement-1.
æ4 ö æ 2ö (b) Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is True; Statement-2
(a) çè ,3÷ø (b) ç 3, ÷
è 3ø is NOT a correct explanation for Statement-1.
3
æ 4 2ö (c) Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is False.
æ 4ö
(c) çè 3, ÷ø (d) ç , ÷
3 è 3 3ø (d) Statement-1 is False, Statement-2 is True.
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55. Let f (x) = 2 + cos x for all real x. 58. Which one of the following statements is correct ?
STATEMENT - 1 : For each real t, there exists a point c in (a) G1 > G2 > G3 > ...
[t, t + p] such that f '(c) = 0. because
(b) G1 < G2 < G3 < ...
STATEMENT - 2 : f(t) = f(t + 2p) for each real t.
(c) G1 = G2 = G3 = ...
(a) Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is True; Statement-2
is a correct explanation for Statement-1. (d) G1 < G3 < G5 < ... and G2 > G4 > G6 > ....
(b) Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is True; Statement-2 59. Which one of the following statements is correct ?
is NOT a correct explanation for Statement-1.
(a) A1 > A2 > A3 > ...
(c) Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is False.
(b) A1 < A2 < A3 < ...
(d) Statement-1 is False, Statement-2 is True.
(c) A1 > A3 > A5 > ... and A2 < A4 < A6 < ...
-x2
56. STATEMENT-1 : The curve y = + x + 1 is (d) A1 < A3 < A5 < ... and A2 > A4 > A6 > ...
2
60. Which one of the following statements is correct ?
symmetric with respect to the line x = 1. because
STATEMENT-2 : A parabola is symmetric about its axis. (a) H1 > H2 > H3 > ...
(a) Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is True; Statement-2 (b) H1 < H2 < H3 < ...
is a correct explanation for Statement-1. (c) H1 > H3 > H5 > ... and H2 < H4 < H6 < ...
(b) Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is True; Statement-2
(d) H1 < H3 < H6 < ... and H2 > H4 > H6 > ...
is NOT a correct explanation for Statement-1.
(c) Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is False. M61-63 : Paragraph for Question Nos. 61 to 63

(d) Statement-1 is False, Statement-2 is True. If a continuous function f defined on the real line R, assumes
57. Consider the planes 3x – 6y – 2z = 15 and 2x + y – 2z = 5. positive and negative values in R then the equation f(x) =
0 has a root in R. For example, if it is known that a
STATEMENT-1 : The parametric equations of the line of
intersection of the given planes are x = 3 + 14t, y = 1 + 2t, continuous function f on R is positive at some point and
z = 15t. because its minimum value is negative then the equation f(x) = 0
has a root in R.
STATEMENT-2 : The vector 14iˆ + 2 ˆj + 15kˆ is parallel
Consider f(x) = kex – x for all real x where k is a real constant.
to the line of intersection of given planes.
61. The line y = x meets y = kex for k £ 0 at
(a) Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is True; Statement-2
is a correct explanation for Statement-1. (a) no point (b) one point
(b) Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is True; Statement-2 (c) two points (d) more than two points
is NOT a correct explanation for Statement-1.
62. The positive value of k for which kex – x = 0 has only one
(c) Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is False.
root is
(d) Statement-1 is False, Statement-2 is True.
1
(a) (b) 1
Section - III (Linked Comprehension Type) e
INSTRUCTION : This section contains 2 paragraphs M58-60
(c) e (d) loge2
and M61-63. Based upon each paragraph, 3 multiple choice
questions have to be answered. Each question has 4 choices 63. For k > 0, the set of all values of k for which kex – x = 0 has
(a), (b), (c) and (d), out of which ONLY ONE is correct. two distinct roots is

M58-60 : Paragraph for Question Nos. 58 to 60 æ 1ö æ1 ö

(a) çè 0, ÷ø (b) çè ,1÷ø
Let A1, G1, H1 denote the arithmetic, geometric and e e
harmonic means, respectively, of two distinct positive æ1 ö
numbers. For n ³ 2, Let An – 1 and Hn – 1 have arithmetic, (c) çè , ¥÷ø (d) (0, 1)
e
geometric and harmonic means as An, Gn, Hn respectively.
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Section - IV (Matrix Match Type)

INSTRUCTION : This section contains 3 questions. Each question contains statements given in two columns which have to be
matched. Statements (A, B, C, D) in Column I have to be matched with statements (p, q, r, s) in Column II. The answers to these
questions have to be appropriately bubbled as illustrated in the following example. If the correct matches are A-p, A-s, B-q, B-r,
C-p, C-q, and D-s, then the correctly bubbled 4 × 4 matrix should be as follows :

p q r s
A p q r s
B p q r s
C p q r s
D p q r s

64. Match the statements in Column I with the properties in Column II and indicate your answer by darkening the appropriate
bubbles in the 4 × 4 matrix given in the ORS.
Column I Column II
(A) Two intersecting circles (p) have a common tangent
(B) Two mutually external circles (q) have a common normal
(C) Two circles, one strictly inside the other (r) do not have a common tangent
(D) Two branches of a hyperbola (s) do not have a common normal

x2 - 6 x + 5
65. Let f ( x) =
x 2 - 5x + 6

Match of expressions/statements in Column I with expressions/statements in Column II and indicate your answer by
darkening the appropriate bubbles in the 4 × 4 matrix given in the ORS.
Column I Column II
(A) If –1 < x < 1, then f(x) satisfies (p) 0 < f(x) < 1
(B) If 1 < x < 2, then f(x) satisfies (q) f(x) < 0
(C) If 3 < x < 5, then f(x) satisfies (r) f(x) > 0
(D) If x > 5, then f(x) satisfies (s) f(x) < 1

p
66. Let (x, y) be such that sin -1 (ax) + cos -1 ( y ) + cos -1 (bxy ) = .
2
Match the statements in Column I with statements in Column II and indicate your answer by darkening the appropriate
bubbles in the 4 × 4 matrix given in the ORS.
Column I Column II
(A) If a = 1 and b = 0, then (x, y) (p) lies on the circle x2 + y2 = 1
(B) If a = 1 and b = 1, they (x, y) (q) lies on (x2 – 1)(y2 – 1) = 0
(C) If a = 1 and b = 2, then (x, y) (r) lies on y = x
(D) If a = 2 and b = 2, then (x, y) (s) lies on (4x2 – 1) (y2 – 1) = 0