Solved Paper 2012

All India Engineering Entrance Examination

Instructions
1. This test consists of 90 questions.
2. There are three parts in the question paper A, B, C consisting of Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics
having 30 questions in each part of equal weightage. Each question is allotted 4 marks for correct
response.
3. Candidates will be awarded marks as stated above for correct response of each question. 1/4 mark 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.
4. There is only one correct response for each question. Filling up more than one response in any
question will be treated as wrong response and marks for wrong response will be deducted according
as per instructions.

1. A wooden wheel of
radius R is made of two
semi-circular parts (see
figure). The two parts
are held together by a
Physics
2. The figure shows an experimental plot
discharging of a capacitor in an R-C
R circuit. The time constant of this circuit
lies between
25
Potential difference

ring made of a metal

strip of cross-sectional 20
(in volt)

area S and length L. L is

15
slightly less than 2R.To fit the ring on the
wheel, it is heated so that its temperature 10
rises by T and it just steps over the
wheel. As it cools down to surrounding 5
temperature, it presses the semicircular 0
parts together. If the coefficient of linear 50 100 150 200 250 300
expansion of the metal is and its Time (in second)
Youngs modulus is Y, the force that one
(a) 150 s and 200 s
part of the wheel applies on the other part
is (b) 0 and 50 s
(a) 2 SYT (b) SYT (c) 50 s and 100 s
(c) SYT (d) 2SYT (d) 100 s and 150 s
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3. In a uniformly charged sphere of total 7. A coil is suspended in a uniform magnetic

charge Q and radius R, the electric field E field with the plane of the coil parallel to
is plotted as function of distance from the the magnetic lines of force. When a
centre. The graph which would current is passed through the coil, it starts
correspond to the above will be oscillating; it is very difficult to stop. But if
E E an aluminium plate is placed near to the
coil, it stops. This is due to
(a) (b) (a) development of air current when the plate is
placed
(b) induction of electrical charge on the plate
(c) shielding of magnetic lines of force as
R r R r
aluminium is a paramagnetic material
E E (d) electromagnetic induction in the aluminium
plate giving rise to electromagnetic damping
(c) (d) 8. The mass of a spaceship is 1000 kg. It is to
be launched from the earths surface out
into free space. The value of g and R
R r R r (radius of earth) are 10 m/s2 and 6400 km
respectively. The required eneregy for
4. An electromagnetic wave in vacuum has this work will be
the electric and magnetic fields E and B,
(a) 6.4 1011 J (b) 6.4 108 J
which are always perpendicular to each
other. The direction of polarisation is (c) 6.4 10 J 9
(d) 6.4 1010 J
given by X and that of wave propagation 9. Helium gas goes through a cycle ABCDA
by k. Then, (consisting of two isochoric and isobaric
(a) X || B and X || B E lines) as shown in figure. Efficiency of this
(b) X || E and k || E B cycle is nearly (Assume the gas to be close
(c) X || B and k || E B
to ideal gas)
(d) X || E and k || B E
2p0 B C
5. If a simple pendulum has significant
amplitude (upto a factor of 1/e of original) p0 D
only in the period between t = 0 s to t = s, A
then may be called the average life of the
pendulum. When the spherical bob of the V0 2V0
pendulum suffers a retardation (due to (a) 15.4% (b) 9.1%
viscous drag) proportional to its velocity (c) 10.5% (d) 12.5%
with b as the constant of proportionality, 10. In Youngs double slit experiment, one of
the average life time of the pendulum is the slit is wider than other, so that
(assuming damping is small) in seconds amplitude of the light from one slit is
0.693 1 2
(a) (b) b (c) (d) double of that from other slit. If Im be the
b b b
maximum intensity, the resultant
6. Hydrogen atom is excited from ground intensity I when they interfere at phase
state to another state with principal difference , is given by
quantum number equal to 4. Then, the
(a)
Im
(4 + 5 cos ) (b)
Im 1 + 2 cos 2
number of spectral lines in the emission 9 3 2
spectra will be
(c)
Im 1 + 4 cos 2 (d)
Im 1 + 8 cos 2
(a) 2 (b) 3 (c) 5 (d) 6 5 2 9 2
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11. A liquid in a beaker has temperature (t) at time t 15. A boy can throw a stone upto a
and 0 is temperature of surroundings, then maximum height of 10 m. The
according to Newtons law of cooling, the correct maximum horizontal distance that
graph between log e ( 0 ) and t is the boy can throw the same stone
up to will be
loge ( 0)

loge ( 0)
(a) 20 2 m (b) 10 m
(c) 10 2 m (d) 20 m
(a) (b)
16. This question has Statement I and
0 0 Statement II Of the four choices
t t
given the statements, choose the
one that describes the two
loge ( 0)

loge ( 0)

statements.
(c) (d) Statement I Davisson-Germer
experiment established the wave
nature of electrons.
0 t 0 t
Statement II If electrons have
wave nature, they can interfere and
12. A particle of mass m is at rest at the origin at
show diffraction.
time t = 0. It is subjected to a force F(t) = F0 e bt in
(a) Statement I is false, Statement II is true
the x direction. Its speed v(t) is depicted by (b) Statement I is true, Statement II is false
which of the following curves? (c) Statement I is true, Statement II is true;
F0 F0 Statement II is the correct explanation
mb mb for Statement I
(d) Statement I is true, Statement II is true;
(a) (b)
Statement II is not the correct
v(t) v(t) explanation of Statement I
t t
17. A thin liquid film formed between a
F0 U-shaped wire and a light slider
. 10 2 N
F0
mb supports a weight of 15
mb
(c) (d) (see figure). The length of the slider
v(t) v(t) is 30 cm and its weight negligible.
t t The surface tension of the liquid
film is
13. Two electric bulbs marked 25 W-220 V and
100 W-220 V are connected in series to a 440 V
supply. Which of the bulbs will fuse? Film

(a) Both (b) 100 W (c) 25 W (d) Neither

14. Resistance of a given wire is obtained by

measuring the current flowing in it and the
voltage difference applied across it. If the w
percentage errors in the measurement of the 1
(a) 0.0125 Nm
current and the voltage difference are 3% each,
(b) 0.1 Nm1
then error in the value of resistance of the wire is
(c) 0.05 Nm1
(a) 6% (b) zero (c) 1% (d) 3%
(d) 0.025 Nm1
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18. A charge Q is uniformly distributed over 20. A radar has a power of 1 kW and is
the surface of non-conducting disc of operating at a frequency of 10 GHz. It is
radius R. The disc rotates about an axis located on a mountain top of height 500 m.
perpendicular to its plane and passing The maximum distance upto which it can
through its centre with an angular detect object located on the surface of the
velocity . As a result of this rotation, a earth (Radius of earth = 6.4 106 m ) is
magnetic field of induction B is obtained (a) 80 km (b) 16 km (c) 40 km (d) 64 km
at the centre of the disc. If we keep both
the amount of charge placed on the disc, 21. Assume that a neutron breaks into a proton
and its angular velocity to be constant and an electron. The energy released
and vary the radius of the disc, then the during this process is (mass of neutron
variation of the magnetic induction at the = 1.6725 10 27 kg, mass of proton
centre of the disc will be represented by = 1.6725 10 27 kg, mass of electron
the figure = 9 10 31 kg)
(a) 0.73 MeV (b) 7.10 MeV
B B (c) 6.30 MeV (d) 5.4 MeV
(a) (b)
22. A Carnot engine, whose efficiency is 40%,
takes in heat from a source maintained at a
R R temperature of 500 K. It is desired to have
an engine of efficiency 60%. Then, the
intake temperature for the same exhaust
B B
(c) (d) (sink) temperature must be
(a) Efficiency of Carnot engine cannot be made
larger than 50%
R R (b) 1200 K
(c) 750 K
19. Truth table for system of four NAND (d) 600 K
gates as shown in figure is 23. This question has Statement I and
A Statement II. Of the four choices given
after the statements, choose the one that
Y best describes the two statements.
If two springs S1 and S2 of force constants k1
B and k2 , respectively are stretched by the
same force, it is found that more work is
A B Y A B Y done on spring S1 than on spring S2 .
0 0 0 0 0 0 Statement I If stretched by the same
(a) 0 1 1 (b) 0 1 0 amount, work done on S1, will be more than
1 0 1 1 0 1 that on S2 .
1 1 0 1 1 1 Statement II k1 < k2
(a) Statement I is false, Statement II is true
A B Y A B Y (b) Statement I is true, Statement II is false
0 0 1 0 0 1 (c) Statement I is true, Statement II is true;
(c) 0 1 1 (d) 0 1 0 Statement II is the correct explanation for
1 0 0 1 0 0 Statement I
1 1 0 1 1 1 (d) Statement I is true, Statement II is true;
Statement II is not the correct explanation of
Statement I
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24. Two cars of masses m1 and m2 are moving
in circles of radii r1 and r2 , respectively.
Their speeds are such that they make
complete circles in the same time t. The
ratio of their centripetal acceleration is
(a) m1r1 : m2 r2 (b) m1 : m2
(c) r1 : r2 (d) 1 : 1
25. A cylindrical tube, open at both ends, has
a fundamental frequency f in air. The
tube is dipped vertically in water so that
half of it is in water. The fundamental
frequency of the air-column is now
f 3f
(a) f (b) (c)
2 4
26. An object 2.4 m in front of a lens forms a
sharp image on a film 12 cm behind the
lens. A glass plate 1 cm thick, of
refractive index 1.50 is interposed
between lens and film with its plane faces
parallel to film. At what distance (from
lens) should object shifted to be in sharp
focus on film?
(a) 7.2 m (b) 2.4 m (c) 3.2 m
27. A diatomic molecule is made of two
masses m1 and m2 which are separated by
a distance r. If we calculate its rotational
energy by applying Bohrs rule of angular
momentum quantisation, its energy will
be given by (n is an integer)
(m1 + m2 )2 n2 h2 n2 h2
(a) (b)
2 m12 m22 r 2 2 (m1 + m2 ) r 2
2 n2 h2 (m1 + m2 )n2 h2
(c) (d)
(m1 + m2 ) r 2 2 m1m2 r 2
28. A spectrometer gives the following
reading when used to measure the angle
of a prism.
Main scale reading : 58.5 degree
Vernier scale reading : 09 divisions
Given that 1 division on main scale
corresponds to 0.5 degree. Total
divisions on the vernier scale is 30 and
match with 29 divisions of the main scale.
The angle of the prism from the above data
is
(a) 58.59 degree (b) 58.77 degree
(c) 58.65 degree (d) 59 degree
29. This question has Statement I and
Statement II. Of the four choices given
after the statements, choose the one that
best describes the two statements.
An insulating solid sphere of radius R has
a uniform positive charge density . As a
result of this uniform charge distribution,
there is a finite value of electric potential
at the centre of the sphere, at the surface of
(d) 2f
the sphere and also at a point outside the
sphere. The electric potential at infinite is
zero.
Statement I When a charge q is taken
from the centre of the surface of the sphere
q
its potential energy changes by .
3 0
Statement II The electric field at a
distance r ( r < R) from the centre of the
(d) 5.6 m r
sphere is .
3 0
(a) Statement I is false, Statement II is true
(b) Statement I is true, Statement II is false
(c) Statement I is true, Statement II is true;
Statement II is the correct explanation for
Statement I
(d) Statement I is true, Statement II is true;
Statement II is not the correct explanation of
Statement I
30. Proton, deuteron and alpha particles of
same kinetic energy are moving in
circular trajectories in a constant
magnetic field. The radii of proton,
deuteron and alpha particle are
respectively rp , rd and r . Which one of the
following relation is correct?
(a) r = rp = rd
(b) r = rp < rd
(c) r > rd > rp
(d) r = rd > rp
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Chemistry
31. Which among the following will be named 38. The species which can best serve as an
as dibromidobis (ethylenediamine) initiator for the cationic polymerisation is
chromium (III) bromide? (a) LiAlH4 (b) HNO 3
(a) [Cr(en)3 ]Br3 (b) [Cr(en)2 Br2 ]Br (c) AlCl 3 (d) BaLi
(c) [Cr(en)Br4 ] (d) [Cr(en)Br2 ]Br
39. Which of the following on thermal
32. Which method of purification is decomposition yields a basic as well as
represented by the following equation? acidic oxide?
523 K (a) NaNO 3 (b) KClO 3
Ti(s) + 2I2 (g) TiI4 (g)
(c) CaCO 3 (d) NH4NO 3
1700 K
Ti(s) + 2I2 (g)
40. The standard reduction potentials for
(a) Zone refining (b) Cupellation Zn2 + / Zn , Ni2 + / Ni and Fe2 + /Fe are
(c) Polling (d) van-Arkel
0.76, 0.23 and 0.44 V respectively.
33. Lithium forms body-centred cubic The reaction X + Y 2 + X 2 + + Y will
structure. The length of the side of its unit be spontaneous when
cell is 351 pm. Atomic radius of the (a) X = Ni, Y = Fe (b) X = Ni, Y = Zn
lithium will be (c) X = Fe, Y = Zn (d) X = Zn, Y = Ni
(a) 75 pm (b) 300 pm 41. According to Freundlich adsorption
(c) 240 pm (d) 152 pm
isotherm, which of the following is
34. The molecule having smallest bond angle correct?
is x
(a) p0
m
(a) NCl 3 (b) AsCl 3 (c) SbCl 3 (d) PCl 3 x
(b) p1
m
35. Which of the following compounds can be x
detected by Molischs test? (c) p1/ n
m
(a) Nitro compounds (b) Sugars (d) All of the above are correct for different range
(c) Amines (d) Primary alcohols of pressure

36. The incorrect expression among the 42. The equilibrium constant ( Kc ) for the
following is reaction, N2( g) + O2( g) 2NO( g) at
Gsystem temperature T is 4 10 4 . The value of Kc
(a) = T
Gtotal
for the reaction
(b) In isothermal process, 1 1
Vf NO ( g) N ( g) + O2( g) at the
Wreversible = nRT In 2 2 2
Vi
H TS same temperature is
(c) ln K = (a) 0.02 (b) 2.5 102
RT
G / RT 4
(d) K = e (c) 4 10 (d) 50.0

37. The density of a solution prepared by 43. The compressibility factor for a real gas at
dissolving 120 g of urea high pressure is
(mol. mass = 60 u) in 1000 g of water is (a) 1 +
RT
(b) 1
1.15 g/mL. The molarity of this solution is pb
pb pb
(a) 0.50 M (b) 1.78 M (c) 1.02 M (d) 2.05 M (c) 1 + (d) 1
RT RT
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44. Which one of the following statements is 50. For a first order reaction,
correct? ( A) products the concentration of A
(a) All amino acids except lysine are optically changes from 0.1 M to 0.025 M in 40 min.
active The rate of reaction when the
(b) All amino acids are optically active concentration of A is 0.01 M is
(c) All amino acids except glycine are optically (a) 1.73 105 M/min (b) 3.47 104 M/min
active
(c) 3.47 105 M/min (d) 1.73 104 M/min
(d) All amino acids except glutamic acid are
optically active 51. Iron exhibits +2 and +3 oxidation states.
45. Aspirin is known as Which of the following statements about
(a) acetyl salicylic acid iron is incorrect?
(b) phenyl salicylate (a) Ferrous oxide is more basic in nature than the
(c) acetyl salicylate ferric oxide
(d) methyl salicylic acid (b) Ferrous compounds are relatively more ionic
than the corresponding ferric compounds
46. Ortho-nitrophenol is less soluble in water (c) Ferrous compounds are less volatile than the
than p and m-nitrophenols because corresponding ferric compounds
(a) o-nitrophenol is more volatile steam than those (d) Ferrous compounds are more easily
of m and p-isomers. hydrolysed than the corresponding ferric
(b) o-nitrophenol shows intramolecular compounds
H-bonding
(c) o-nitrophenol shows intermolecular 52. The pH of a 0.1 molar solution of the acid
H-bonding HQ is 3. The value of the ionisation
(d) melting point of o-nitrophenol is lower than constant, Ka of the acid is
those of m and p-isomers (a) 3 101 (b) 1 103
5
(c) 1 10 (d) 1 107
47. How many chiral compounds are possible
on monochlorination of 2-methyl butane? 53. Which branched chain isomer of the
(a) 8 (b) 2 hydrocarbon with molecular mass 72 u
(c) 4 (d) 6 gives only one isomer of mono substituted
48. Very pure hydrogen (99.9) can be made alkyl halide?
by which of the following processes? (a) Tertiary butyl chloride
(a) Reaction of methane with steam (b) Neopentane
(b) Mixing natural hydrocarbons of high molecular (c) Isohexane
weight (d) Neohexane
(c) Electrolysis of water 54. Kf for water is 1.86 K kg mol1. If your
(d) Reaction of salts like hydrides with water
automobile radiator holds 1.0 kg of water,
49. The electrons identified by quantum how many grams of ethylene glycol
numbers n and l (C2H6O2 ) must you add to get the freezing
(1) n = 4, l = 1 (2) n = 4, l = 0 point of the solution lowered to 2.8C?
(3) n = 3, l = 2 (4) n = 3, l = 1 (a) 72 g (b) 93 g
(c) 39 g (d) 27 g
can be placed in order of increasing
energy as 55. What is DDT among the following?
(a) (3) < (4) < (2 ) < (1) (a) Green house gas
(b) (4) < (2 ) < (3) < (1) (b) A fertiliser
(c) (2 ) < (4) < (1) < (3) (c) Biodegradable pollutant
(d) (1) < (3) < (2 ) < (4) (d) Non-biodegradable pollutant
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56. The increasing order of the ionic radii of 59. In which of the following pairs, the two
the given isoelectronic species is species are not isostructural?
(a) Cl ,Ca 2+ ,K + ,S2 (a) CO 2
3 and NO 3 (b) PCl +4 and SiCl 4
+
2
(b) S ,Cl ,Ca 2+
,K (c) PF5 and BrF5 (d) AlF63 and SF6
(c) Ca 2+ ,K + ,Cl ,S2
60. In the given transformation, which of the
(d) K + ,S2 ,Ca 2+ ,Cl following is the most appropriate reagent?
57. 2-hexyne gives trans-2-hexene on CH CHCOCH3
Reagent
treatment with
(a) Pt /H2 (b) Li /NH3 HO
(c) Pd / BaSO 4 (d) LiAlH4 CH CHCH2CH3
58. Iodoform can be prepared from all
except HO
(a) ethyl methyl ketone s
(b) isopropyl alcohol (a) NH2NH2 , OH (b) Zn Hg /HCl
(c) 3-methyl-2-butanone
(d) isobutyl alcohol (c) Na, Liq. NH3 (d) NaBH4

61. The equation esin x e sin x 4 = 0 has
(a) infinite number of real roots
(b) no real root
(c) exactly one real root
(d) exactly four real roots
62. Let a$ and b$ be two unit vectors. If the
vectors c = a$ + 2 b$ and d = 5a$ 4 b$ are
perpendicular to each other, then the
angle between a$ and b$ is
(a) (b) (c)
6 2
63. A spherical balloon is filled with
4500 cu m of helium gas. If a leak in
the balloon causes the gas to escape at
the rate of 72 cu m/min, then the rate
(in m/min) at which the radius of the
balloon decreases 49 min after the
leakage began is
9 7
(a) (b)
7 9
2 9
(c) (d)
9 2
Mathematics
64. Statement I The sum of the series
1 + (1 + 2 + 4) + (4 + 6 + 9) + (9 + 12 + 16)
+ K + (361 + 380 + 400) is 8000.
n
Statement II [ k3 ( k 1)3 ] = n3 , for
k =1
any natural number n.
(a) Statement I is false, Statement II is true
(b) Statement I is true, Statement II is true;
Statement II is a correct explanation for
Statement I
(d) (c) Statement I is true, Statement II is true;
3 4
Statement II is not a correct explanation for
Statement I
(d) Statement I is true, Statement II is false
65. The negation of the statement If I become
a teacher, then I will open a school, is
(a) I will become a teacher and I will not open a
school
(b) Either I will not become a teacher or I will not
open a school
(c) Neither I will become a teacher nor I will open a
school
(d) I will not become a teacher or I will open a school
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5 tan x
66. If the integral dx = x 69. If n is a positive integer, then
tan x 2 ( 3 + 1)2 n ( 3 1)2 n is
+ a log |sin x 2 cos x | + k,
(a) an irrational number
then a is equal to (b) an odd positive integer
(a) 1 (b) 2 (c) an even positive integer
(c) 1 (d) 2 (d) a rational number other than positive integers
67. Statement I An equation of a common 70. If 100 times the 100th term of an AP with
tangent to the parabola y 2 = 16 3 x and non-zero common difference equals the
the ellipse 2 x 2 + y 2 = 4 is y = 2 x + 2 3. 50 times its 50th term, then the 150th term
of this AP is
4 3
Statement II If the line y = mx +
, (a) 150 (b) 150 times its 50th term
m (c) 150 (d) zero
( m 0) is a common tangent to the
parabola y 2 = 16 3 x and the ellipse 71. In a PQR, if 3 sin P + 4 cos Q = 6 and
2 x 2 + y 2 = 4, then m satisfies 4 sin Q + 3 cos P = 1, then the angle R is
equal to
m + 2 m = 24.
4 2
5 3
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(a) Statement I is false, Statement II is true 6 6 4 4
(b) Statement I is true, Statement II is true; 72. A equation of a plane parallel to the plane
Statement II is a correct explanation for x 2 y + 2 z 5 = 0 and at a unit distance
Statement I from the origin is
(c) Statement I is true, Statement II is true; (a) x 2 y + 2 z 3 = 0 (b) x 2 y + 2 z + 1 = 0
Statement II is not a correct explanation for (c) x 2 y + 2 z 1 = 0 (d) x 2 y + 2 z + 5 = 0
Statement I 73. If the line 2x + y = k passes through the
(d) Statement I is true, Statement II is false point which divides the line segment joining
1 0
0 the points(1, 1) and(2, 4) in the ratio 3 :2, then
k equals
68. Let A = 2 0 . If u1 and u2 are
1
(a)
29
(b) 5 (c) 6 (d)
11
3 2 1 5 5
1 74. Let x1, x2 , ..., x n be n observations and x be
column matrices such that Au1 = 0 their arithmetic mean and 2 be the

0 variance.
0 Statement I Variance of 2 x1, 2 x2 , ..., 2 x n is
and Au2 = 1 , then u1 + u2 is equal to 42 .

0 Statement II Arithmetic mean
1 1 2 x1, 2 x2 , ..., 2 x n is 4x.
(a) 1 (b) 1 (a) Statement I is false, Statement II is true

0 1 (b) Statement I is true, Statement II is true; Statement
II is a correct explanation for Statement I
1 1 (c) Statement I is true, Statement II is true; Statement
(c) 1 (d) 1 II is not a correct explanation for Statement I

0 1 (d) Statement I is true, Statement II is false
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75. The population p(t) at time t of a certain x 1 y +1 z 1

80. If the =
line = and
mouse species satisfies the differential 2 3 4
x 3 y k z
equation
dp(t)
= 0.5(t) 450. If p(0) = 850, = = intersect, then k is equal
dt 1 2 1
then the time at which the population to
becomes zero is 2 9
(a) 1 (b) (c) (d) 0
(a) 2 log 18 (b) log 9 9 2
1
(c) log 18
2
(d) log 18 81. Three numbers are chosen at random
without replacement from {1, 2, 3, ..., 8}.
76. Let a, b R be such that the function f The probability that their minimum is 3,
given by f( x ) = log | x | + bx 2 + ax , x 0 given that their maximum is 6, is
3 1 1 2
has extreme values at x = 1 and x = 2. (a)
8
(b)
5
(c)
4
(d)
5
Statement I f has local maximum at 2
x = 1 and at x = 2. 82. If z 1 and z is real, then the point
1 1 z 1
Statement II a = and b = .
2 4 represented by the complex number z lies
(a) Statement I is false, Statement II is true (a) either on the real axis or on a circle passing
(b) Statement I is true, Statement II is true; through the origin
Statement I is a correct explanation for (b) on a circle with centre at the origin
Statement I (c) either on the real axis or on a circle not passing
(c) Statement I is true, Statement II is true; through the origin
Statement II is not a correct explanation for (d) on the imaginary axis
Statement I
(d) Statement I is true, Statement II is false
83. Let P and Q be 3 3 matrices P Q. If
P3 = Q3 and P2Q = Q2 P, then determinant
77. The area bounded between the parabolas
y of ( P2 + Q2 ) is equal to
x2 = and x 2 = 9 y and the straight line
4 (a) 2 (b) 1
y = 2 is (c) 0 (d) 1
10 2 20 2 x
(a) 20 2 (b)
3
(c)
3
(d) 10 2 84. If g( x ) = cos 4t dt, then g( x + ) equals
0
g ( x)
78. Assuming the balls to be identical except (a) (b) g ( x) + g ( )
g( )
for difference in colours, the number of (c) g ( x) g ( ) (d) g ( x) g ( )
ways in which one or more balls can be
selected from 10 white, 9 green and 85. The length of the diameter of the circle
7 black balls, is which touches the X-axis at the point (1, 0)
(a) 880 (b) 629 and passes through the point (2, 3) is
(c) 630 (d) 879 10 3
(a) (b)
3 5
79. If f : R R is a function defined by (c)
6
(d)
5
2 x 1 5 3
f( x ) = [ x ] cos , where [ x ] denotes
2 86. Let X = {1, 2, 3, 4, 5}. The number of
the greatest integer function, then f is different ordered pairs ( Y , Z) that can
(a) continuous for every real x formed such that Y X , Z X and Y Z
(b) discontinuous only at x = 0 is empty, is
(c) discontinuous only at non-zero integral values (a) 52 (b) 35
of x (c) 2 5 (d) 53
(d) continuous only at x = 0
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87. An ellipse is drawn by taking a diameter 89. A line is drawn through the point (1, 2) to
of the circle ( x 1)2 + y 2 = 1 as its meet the coordinate axes at P and Q such
semi-minor axis and a diameter of the that it forms a OPQ, where O is the
circle x 2 + ( y 2)2 = 4 is semi-major axis. origin, if the area of the OPQ is least,
If the centre of the ellipse is at the origin then the slope of the line PQ is
and its axes are the coordinate axes, then 1
(a) (b) 4
the equation of the ellipse is 4
1
(a) 4 x2 + y2 = 4 (b) x2 + 4 y2 = 8 (c) 2 (d)
2
(c) 4 x2 + y2 = 8 (d) x2 + 4 y2 = 16
90. Let ABCD be a parallelogram such that
88. Consider the function, AB = q , AD = p and BAD be an acute
f( x ) = | x 2 | + | x 5 |, x R. angle. If r is the vector that coincides with
Statement I f (4) = 0 the altitude directed from the vertex B to
the side AD, then r is given by
Statement II f is continuous in [2, 5],
3(p q)
differentiable in (2, 5) and f(2) = f(5). (a) r = 3q p
(p p)
(a) Statement I is false, Statement II is true
p q
(b) Statement I is true, Statement II is true; (b) r = q + p
p p
Statement II is a correct explanation for
Statement I p q
(c) r = q p
(c) Statement I is true, Statement II is true; p p
Statement II is not a correct explanation for
3(p q)
Statement I (d) r = 3q + p
(p p)
(d) Statement I is true, Statement II is false

Answers
1. (d) 2. (d) 3. (c) 4. (b) 5. (d) 6. (d) 7. (d) 8. (d) 9. (a) 10. (d)
11. (a) 12. (c) 13. (c) 14. (a) 15. (d) 16. (c) 17. (d) 18. (a) 19. (a) 20. (a)
21. (a) 22. (c) 23. (a) 24. (c) 25. (a) 26. (d) 27. (d) 28. (c) 29. (a) 30. (b)
31. (b) 32. (d) 33. (d) 34. (c) 35. (b) 36. (c) 37. (d) 38. (c) 39. (c) 40. (d)
41. (d) 42. (d) 43. (c) 44. (c) 45. (a) 46. (b) 47. (c) 48. (d) 49. (b) 50. (b)
51. (d) 52. (c) 53. (b) 54. (b) 55. (d) 56. (c) 57. (b) 58. (d) 59. (c) 60. (a)
61. (b) 62. (c) 63. (c) 64. (b) 65. (a) 66. (d) 67. (c) 68. (d) 69. (a) 70. (d)
71. (b) 72. (a) 73. (c) 74. (d) 75. (a) 76. (c) 77. (c) 78. (d) 79. (a) 80. (c)
81. (b) 82. (a) 83. (c) 84. (b,c) 85. (a) 86. (b) 87. (d) 88. (c) 89. (c) 90. (b)
 Solutions
Physics 6. In emission spectrum, number of bright lines is
n(n 1) 4(4 1)
1. Elongation due to change in temperature, given by = =6
2 2
l = LT.
7. According to Lenzs law, electromagnetic
Which is compensated by
induction takes place in the aluminium plate for
elastic strain, when temperature
becomes normal, which eddy current is developed. This causes loss
TL F in energy which results in damping of oscillatory
i .e., l =
YS motion of the coil.
Q Y = stress = T / A 8. Potential energy on the earths surface is mgR
strain l / L
T T while in free space, it is zero. So, to free the
TL
Thus, = LT T = YST spaceship, minimum required energy is
YS
At equilibrium, force exerted by one half on other, E = mgR
F = 2 T = 2 YST = 103 10 6400 103 J

2. Time constant is the duration when the value of = 6.4 1010 J

potential drops by 63% of its initial maximum value 9. / The efficiency is a measure of degree of
(i.e., V0 /e ). performance i.e., capacity to utilize the heat
Here, 37% of 25 V = 9.25 V which lies between 100 into work. In a thermodynamic cyclic process
s to 150 s in the graph. the area bounded by the cyclic is always gives
the work done during the process. The work
3. Electric field inside the uniformly charged sphere done during different processes may be
kQ
varies linearly, E = r,(r R ), while outside the negative or positive.
R3
Efficiency of a process is defined as the ratio of
sphere, it varies as inverse square of distance,
kQ work done to energy supplied.
E = 2 ; (r R ) which is correctly represented in
r W Area under p - V diagram
Here, = =
option (c). Q QAB + QBC

4. In electromagnetic wave, the direction of where, C p and C V are two heat capacities (molar).
p0 V0
propagation of wave, electric field and magnetic =
field are mutually perpendicular, i .e., wave nC V T1 + nC p T2
propagates perpendicular to both E and B or p0 V0
=
along E B. While polarization of wave takes 3 5
nR(TB TA ) + nR(TC TD )
place parallel to electric field vector. 2 2
p0 V0
5. For damped harmonic motion, =
3 5
ma = kx mbv or ma + mbv + kx = 0 (2 p0 V0 p0 V0 ) + (4 p0 V0 2 p0 V0 )
2 4
Solution to above equation is p0 V0
bt =
k b2 3 5
x = A0 e 2 sin t ; with 2 = p V + 2 p0 V0
m 4 2 0 0 2
1
where, amplitude drops exponentially with time. = = 15.4%
b 6.5

i .e., A = A0 e 2
10. Given, a1 = 2 a2
Average time is that duration when amplitude I1 = 4I2 (as, I A 2 )
drops by 63%, i .e., becomes A0 /e.

b Imax = ( I1 + I2 )2
A0
Thus, A = = A0 e 2
e = (3 I2 )2 = 9I2 = 9I0 = Im (let)
b 2 (QI1 = I0 , I2 = 4I0 )
or = 1 or =
2 b
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Now, I = I1 + I2 + 2 I1I2 cos 15. Maximum speed with which the boy can throw
= 4I0 + I0 + 2 4I0 I0 cos stone is
I u = 2 gh
= 5I0 + 4I0 cos = m (5 + 4 cos )
9 = 2 10 10
I = 10 2 m / s
= m [1 + 4(1 + cos )]
9
I Range is maximum when projectile is thrown at
= m (1 + 8 cos 2 /2 )
9 an angle of 45. Thus,
(Qcos = 2 cos 2 / 2 1) u 2 (10 2 )2
Rmax = = = 20 m
g 10
11. According to Newtons law of cooling, rate of fall in
temperature is proportioal to the difference in 16. Davisson and Germer experimentally
temperature of the body with surrounding, i .e., established wave nature of electron by
d observing diffraction pattern while bombarding
= k ( 0 )
dt electrons on Ni-crytal.
d
0 = k dt 17. At equilibrium, weight of the given block is
balanced by force due to surface tension, i.e.,
ln ( 0 ) = kt + C
2 LS = W
which is a straight line with negative slope (i .e., k ).
(where, S = surface + tension and l = 2L,
12. As the force is exponentially decreasing, so its becauce both surfaces are in air content)
acceleration i .e., rate of increase of velocity will W 1.5 102 N
or S= =
decrease with time. Thus, the graph of velocity will be 2L 2 0.3 m
an increasing curve with decreasing slope with time. = 0.025 Nm1
dv F F0 bt
a= = = e
dt m m 18. / To determine net magnetic field in direction
v t F
0 bt vector at the centre of the disc, we consider
0 dv = 0 m e dt an elementary ring of thickness dr at a
0 distance r from the centre and determine the
F0 1 bt t F
v= e = 0 e bt induction vector due to this elementary part.
m b 0 mb t Now, for net induction at centre integrate it
F0 bt F0 bt within the proper limit.
= (e e ) =
0
(1 e )
mb mb Taking an elemental ring
F0
with vmax = of radius r and thickness
mb dr, we obtain magnetic dr
R
13. / The power is given by P = VI for ratio value of field at the centre of the O
r
current, P is directly proportional to V. ring,

It is also given by P =
V2
for ratio voltage, the
dB = 0 di
R
2r
dq
power is inversely proportional to resistance. = 0
2r T
As the rated power of 25 W is less than 100 W, it Q
2 r dr
implies that 25 W bulb has higher resistance. As in 0 R 2
=
series connection, current through both the bulbs is 2r 2
same but heating in 25 W bulb is more than that of
100 W bulb. So, 25 W bulb will get fused. Q
= 0 2 dr
14. / For the relation of product type or division type, 2 R
the error is counted as the sum of error associated So, net magnetic field at the centre of disk,
with each quantity. R Q R
B = dB = 0 2 dr
From Ohms law, 0 2 R 0
R=
V
ln R = ln V ln i 0Q
=
i 2 R
R V i 0
= + = 3% + 3% = 6% 1
R V i i .e., B (as is constant for constant )
R 2 R
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19. The logic circuit is given below Energy released = Mass defect c 2
= (mn mp me ) c 2
A.(A.B)
A (1.6750 1027 1.6725 1027 9 1031 )
=
A.B 1.66 1027
Y
931.5 MeV
16 1031
= 931.5 MeV
B 1.66 1027
B.(A.B) 1.6 0.9315
= MeV 0.9 MeV
1.66
Y = (( A ( A B))) (B ( A B)) which is close to option (a).
= ( A + A B) (B + A B) T
22. Efficiency, = 1 sink
(using de-Morgans theorem) Tsource
= ( A + A B) + (B + ( A B)) T
Now, 0.4 = 1 sink
500 K
= A ( A B) + B ( A B)
Tsink = 0.6 500 K
(break the line change the sign)
= 300 K
= A ( A + B) + B ( A + B)
300 K
= A B + B A = A r B Thus, 0.6 = 1
T source
A B A B A B B A Y T source =
300 K
0.4
0 0 1 1 0 0 0
= 750 K
0 1 1 0 0 1 1
1 0 0 1 1 0 1 23. As no relation between k1 and k2 is given in the
question, that is why, nothing can be predicted
1 1 0 0 0 0 0
about Statement I. But as in Statement II, k1 < k2
It is the truth table of XOR gate.
Then, for same force
20. Range of radar on the earth surface (optical F F2
W = F x = F =
distance, for space wave, i.e., line of view). k k
1
Ra W i.e., for constant F
h ng k
e
W1 K 2
=
E
R 90
W2 K1
R
W1 > W2
Range = (R + h)2 R 2 = 2 Rh + h2
But for same displacement
1 1 1
2 Rh = 2 6400 km
~ W = F x = kx x = kx2
2 2 2
W K
= 80 km W K, 1 = 1
W2 K 2
21. / According to mass-energy equivalance mass i.e., W1 < W2
can assumed to be equivalent of energy and Thus, in the light of Statement II, Statement I is
vice-versa. It is according to Einstein theory of false.
equivalence.
According to given data, mass of neutron and 24. As their period of revolution is same, so its angular
proton are equal which do not permit the breaking speed is also same. Centripetal acceleration is
up of neutron and proton. circular path,
But if we take standard mass of neutron as a = 2 r.
1.6750 1027 kg, then
a1 2 r1 r
n p+ e Thus, = = 1
a2 2 r r2
2
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2
25. Initially for open organ pipe, fundamental 1 1 nh 2
frequency, RKE = 2 r 2 = r
2 2 2 r 2
v
o = =f (given)
2l n2 h2 n2 h2 where, h = h
= =
But when it is half dipped in water, then it becomes 8 r
2 2
2 r 2 2
l
closed organ pipe of length . In this case, (m1 + m2 )n2 h2
2 =
fundamental frequency, 2 m1m2 r 2
v v v
c = = = =f 28. 1 vernier scale division = 29 main scale division
4l l 2l 30
4
2 29
1 VSD =
29
0.5 =
26. / By inserting any material medium other than 30 60
present medium of whole set-up, the position of Thus, least count = 1 MSD 1 VSD
object will be changed by 1 t, where t is
1
1 29 1
= =
2 60 60
thickness of inserted material medium.
Shift in image position due to glass plate, So, reading = main scale reading
+ vernier scale reading
S = 1 t = 1
1 1 1
1 cm = cm = MSR + n LC
1.5 3
1
For focal length f of the lens, = 58.5 + 9
60
1 1 1 1 1
= = = 58.65
f v u 12 240
1 20 + 1 240 29. / A dimensionally incorrect equation must be
or = f= cm
f 240 21 incorrect while a dimensionally correct
equation may be correct (it may be differ only in
Now, to get back image on the film, lens has to hammer constant)
form image at 12 cm =
1 35
cm such that the
3 3 Statement I is dimensionally wrong while from
glass plate will shift the image on the film. Gauss law,
4
1 1 1 r 3
= 3 Q E ds = q
As E(4 r 2 ) =
f v u 0 0
1 1 1 3 21 r
= = E=
u v f 35 240 30
48 3 7 21 1
= = gives Statement II is correct.
1680 560
u = 5.6 m 30. For charged particle moving with a speed , in
magnetic field, B, on a circular track of radius
27. / If there is a system of two particles, their centre mv 2 km
of mass lies on the line joining the two r= =
qB qB
particles. If the system rotates about a point
(however it may be the centre of mass of two p2
Q mv = p and K = p = 2 km
particles system) it has the rotational kinetic 2 m
energy.
m
Rotational kinetic energy of the two body system r
q
rotating about their centre of mass is
1 or md = 2 mp and qd = q p ;
RKE = 2 r 2 , m = 4mp and q = 2q p
2
m1m2
where = = reduced mass mp 2 mp 4mp
m1 + m2 rp : rd : r = : :
nh qp qp 2q p
and angular momentum, L = r 2 =
2 = 1: 2 : 1
nh
= r = rp < rd
2 r 2
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Chemistry 35. Molischs test is a general test for

carbohydrates such as glucose fructose,
31. / If complex name starts with ligand name or sucrose, etc. Add two drops of alcoholic
number, the complex is cationic. The formula of the solution of -naphthol to the carbohydrate
cationic complex is written as solution under study.
[Metal symbol + ligand (with their numbers as
Add conc. H2SO 4 slowly along the sides of the
subscript)] + counter ion satisfying the valency of
metal or oxidation of complex. test tube. A violet ring is formed at the junction
of the two liquids which confirms the presence
Two Br, two (en) and one Cr are parts of complex. of a carbohydrate.
2(Br) = 2
36. (a) G = H TS
Charge on the complex is 2(en) = 0 = + 1
For a system, total entropy change
1(Cr) = +3 = S total
Thus, complex ion is [Cr(en)2 Br2 ]+ . Htotal = 0
Since, anion is bromide, thus complex is Gsystem = TS total
[Cr(en)2 Br2 ]Br. Gsystem
= T
S total
32. van-Arkel (and de-Boiser) process is based on the
thermal decomposition of a volatile compound like an Thus, option (a) is correct.
iodide, which is first formed by direct combination of (b) For isothermal reversible process, E = 0
metal to be purified and iodine.
By first law of thermodynamics,
The metallic iodide is then decomposed when heated
E = q + W
at higher temperature and thus the metal obtained is in
q = Wreversible
the purest form. Titanium and zirconium are purified by
this method. =+ p dV
33. In body-centred cubic structure. Work done in isothermal reversible
Edge length = a = 351pm, radius = r = ? expansion of n moles of an ideal gas at
3a 3 351 temperature T from volume Vi to volume Vf
Then, r= = = 152 pm is
4 4 V
34. N W reversible = nRT ln f
Vi
Group = 15
P Thus, option (b) is correct.

As Valence (c) G = H TS
=5
Sb electrons G = nRT log K = RT log K
MCl 3 has sp3 hybridised M- element with one for n = 1
lone-pair. RT log K = H TS
H TS
On moving down the group, the size of the central log K =
atom increases and electronegativity decreases. RT
Thus, the bond pairs of electrons tend to lie farther Thus, option (c) is incorrect.
away from the central atom as we move from N to Sb. (d) G = RT log K
Hence, bond pairs repulsion is maximum in NCl 3 and G
log K =
minimum in SbCl 3 .Thus, bond angle decreases from RT
NCl 3 (maximum) to SbCl 3 (minimum). K = e G / RT
Alternate Solution Thus, option (d) is also correct.
According to VSEPR theory, the bond angle increases
with increase in electronegativity of central atom. 37. / Calculate the volume of solution by the
mass
Since, electronegativity decreases from N to Sb. Thus, formula, density = and moles of
volume
the order of bond angle in given compounds is mass
solute by the formula, mole = .
NCl 3 > PCl 3 > AsCl 3 > SbCl 3 molar mass
Finally, molarity of solution by the formula,
Thus, the molecule having smallest bond angle is moles of solute
SbCl 3 . molarity = .
volume of solution
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Total mass of solution (c) X = Fe, Y = Zn

= 1000 g water + 120 g urea Fe + Zn2+ Fe 2+ + Zn
= 1120 g
= EFe
Ecell /Fe 2+ + EZn
2+
Density of solution = 1.15 g / mL /Zn

Thus, volume of solution =

mass
=
1120 g = 0.44 0.76 = 0.32 V
density 1.15 g / mL
<0
Ecell
= 973.91 mL = 0.974 L
120 (d) X = Zn, Y = Ni
Moles of solute = =2
60 Zn + Ni 2+ Zn2+ + Ni
moles of solute
Molarity = = E
Ecell + E 2+
volume (L) of solution Zn / Zn 2+ Ni /Ni
2 = 076
. 023
= .
0.974
= 0.53 V
= 2.05 mol L1 = 2.05 M
>0
Ecell
38. Electron-deficient species (Lewis acid) like AlCl 3 ,
BF3 , etc., are is used as an inititator for cationic 41. By Freundlich adsorption isotherm
polymerisation. x x
p1 p0
m m

39. (a) 2NaNO 3 2NaNO 2 + O 2

(b) 2KClO 3 2KCl + 3O 2 x/m

x
(c) CaCO 3 CaO + CO 2 p1/n
Basic Acidic m

(d) NH4NO 3 N2O + H2O
Pressure ( p)
40. A cell reaction is spontaneous, if G < 0.
x
Since
G = nFEcell = kp1/ n (in between low and high pressure)
m
Thus, >0
Ecell When n = 1,
x
p1 (in lower pressure range)
m
= Eox
Ecell + Ered
x
When n is large, = k (independent of pressure)
red m
X + Y 2 + X 2 + + Y x
Thus, p0 (in high pressure range
m
oxd when saturation point is reached)
(a) X = Ni, Y = Fe
42. N2 (g ) + O 2 (g ) 2NO(g )
Ni + Fe 2 + Ni 2 + + Fe
[NO]2
E = + 0.23 V Kc = = 4 104
Ni /Ni 2+ [N2 ][O 2 ]
E = 0.44 V 2NO(g ) N2 (g) + O 2 (g)
Fe 2+ /Fe

Thus, = ENi /Ni 2+ + EFe

Ecell 2+ = 0.21 V 1 [N ][O ] 1 104
/Fe Kc = = 2 22 = 4
=
Kc [NO] 4 10 4
<0
Ecell
1 1
NO(g ) N (g ) + O 2 (g )
(b) X = Ni, Y = Zn 2 2 2
Ni + Zn2+ Ni 2+ + Zn [N2 ]1/ 2 [O 2 ]1/ 2
Kc =
E = 0.23 V [NO]
Ni / Ni 2+

E = 0.76 V 104
Zn 2+ / Zn = Kc =
4
= 0.53 V
Ecell 100
= = 50
2
<0
Ecell
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43. / Compressibility factor for a real gas at high Cl 2

pv 47. CH3 CH2 CH CH3
pressure can be calculated by factor Z = .
RT
CH3
van der Waals equation for one mole of real gas is
p + a (V b ) = RT
*
V2 H3C CH2 CH CH2 Cl
a
When pressure is high p >> 2 , CH3
V
(I)
p+ a p Cl
such that
V2
+ CH3 CH2 C CH3
Thus, p (V b ) = RT

pV pb = RT CH3
pV = RT + pb (II)
Compressibility factor,
pV pb Cl
z= = 1 +
RT RT
+ CH3 CH CH CH3
44. Glycine is -amino acetic acid with no chiral
*
CH3
carbon, thus optically inactive.
(III)
H
+ CH2 CH2 CH CH3
HCCOOH

Cl CH3
NH2 Achiral carbon
(IV)
45. Aspirin is acetyl derivative of salicylic acid. I and III have chirality (*). Thus, in all four (including
OH enantiomers) optical isomers are obtained.

COOH 48. Hydrides are instant source of hydrogen of higher

purity. They react with H2O forming H2 gas
+ CH3COCl
CaH2 + 2H2O Ca(OH)2 + 2H2
OCOCH3 49. / Calculate the value of (n + l) , higher the value
of (n + l) , higher the energy. If the value of
COOH (n + l) are same, suborbit with lower the value
of n has lower energy.
n l nl (suborbit) n+l
Acetyl salicylic acid (a) 4 1 4p 5
(b) 4 0 4s 4
46. There is intramolecular H-bonding in o-nitrophenol (c) 3 2 3d 5
and thus solubility in water is decreased.
(d) 3 1 3p 4
O +
H Higher the value of (n + l ), higher the energy. If
Intramolecular H-bonding (n + l ) are same, suborbit with lower value of n has
+ O lower energy. Thus,
N
3 p < 4s < 3d < 4 p
O (d) <(b) < (c) < (a)
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50. By first-order kinetic, rate constant 55. DDT is P, P Dichlorodiphenyl trichloro ethane. It
log
2.303 a was used as an insecticide. DDT is not
k=
t a x metabolised very rapidly by animals. It was also
discovered to have a high toxicity towards fish.
a = 0.1 M
Therefore, it is a non-biodegradable pollutant.
(a x) = 0.025 M, t = 40 min
k=
2.303
log
0.1 56. For isoelectronic species rn 1
40 0.025 M Z
= 0.0347 min1 Species Z Electrons
Cl
Rate = = k[ A]1
dx 17 18
dt Ca 2 + 20 18
= 0.0347 0.01 K+ 19 18
= 3.47 104 M min1 S 2 16 18
Thus, ionic size is in order
51. (a) FeO > Fe 2O 3 (basic) correct.
Ca 2 + < K + < Cl < S2
(b) FeCl 2 > FeCl 3 (ionic), larger the charge
greater the polarising power, thus greater the (b) Li/NH
covalent nature. Thus, correct.
57. CH3CH2CH2 C C CH3 3
2 -hexyne
(c) Fe 2+ salts are more ionic, thus less volatile H CH3
than Fe 3+ salts. Thus, correct. C == C
(d) Greater the covalent nature, more easily they CH3CH2CH2 H
are hydrolysed. Thus, FeCl 3 is more Trans -2 -hexene
hydrolysed than FeCl 2 . (a) Pt /H
Thus, statement (d) is incorrect. 2-hexyne
2
n-hexane
52. HQ = H+ + Q (c) Pd/BaSO

4
cis -2 - hexene
[H+ ] = K aC by Ostwalds dilution law (d) LiAlH

4
no reaction
[H+ ] = 10pH = 103 M
C = 0.1 M 58. Iodoform is formed from
Thus, 103 = K a 0.1 (i) CH3CH2OH
6 (ii) CH3CHO
10 = K a 0.1
(iii) All carbonyl compounds of the type
K a = 105 O

53. Molar mass = 72 = C nH2 n + 2 = 12 n + (2 n + 2 ) R C CH3
n=5 (iv) 2 alcohol R CHOH
Thus, hydrocarbon is C 5H12 .
CH3
Since, it gives only single C 5H11Cl, thus C 5H12 is
symmetrical. It is neo-pentane. O O
CH3
CH3 (a) CH3CH2 C CH3 R C CH3 Yes

H3C C CH3 H3C C CH2Cl
(b) CH3 CH CH3 R CH CH3 Yes
CH3 CH3
OH OH
54. Coolant is glycol (C 2H6O 2 ) and is non-electrolyte. 2 alcohol
O O
Tf = 2.8

1000K f w1 1000 1.86 w1
Tf = 2.8 = (c) CH3 CH C CH3 R C CH3 Yes
m1w2 62 1000
w1 = 93.33 g CH3
(d) CH3 CH CH2OH No

CH3
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59. / The two species are isostructural, if they have Now, since sine is a bounded function, i.e.,
same geometry. 1 sin x 1, hence we get

(a) CO 2
e 1 esin x e esin x , e
3 , NO 3 Triangular planar 1
(b) PCl +4 , SiCl 4 Tetrahedral e
(c) PF5 Trigonal bipyramidal Also, it is obvious that 2 + 5 > e
2 5 < 2 5 , e
BrF5 Square pyramidal 1 1
and
e e
(d) AlF63 , SF6 Octahedral
esin x
=2 + 5 is not possible for any x R and
CH CHCOCH3
esin x
=2 5 is also not possible for any x R.
60. (a)
Hence, we can say that the given equation has no
HO solution.

NH2NH2, OH glycol 62. Given that
(i) a$ and b$ are unit vectors, i.e.,|a$| = | b$ | = 1
CH CHCH2CH3
(ii) c = a$ + 2 b$ and d = 5a$ 4b$
(iii) c and d are perpendicular to each other,
HO
(Wolff-Kishner)
i.e., c d = 0
To find Angle between a and b
Cl Now, c d = 0 (a$ + 2 b$ ) (5a$ 4b$ ) = 0
CHCH2COCH3 5a$ a$ 4a$ b$ + 10b$ a$ 8b$ b$ = 0
Zn(Hg)/HCl
(b) 6a$ b$ = 3
Cl 1
a$ b$ =
2
HCl attacks 2 alcohol as well as (C== C) bond
|a$||b$|cos =cos
CH CHCOCH3 3
Na/NH3
(c) Angle between a$ and a$ is .
3
NaO 63. Given
NaBH (i) Volume (V = 4500 m3 ) of the helium gas
(d)
4
low yield
filled in a spherical balloon.
(ii) Due to a leak, the gas escapes the balloon at
Mathematics the rate of 72 m3 / min.
61. Given equation is The rate of decrease of volume of the balloon
e sin x
e sin x
=4 is
dV
1 = 72 m3 /min
e sin x
=4 dt
esin x
To find The rate of decrease of the radius of the
Now, let y = esin x hence, we get
balloon 49 min after the leakage started.
1 dr
y =4 i.e., @ t = 49 min
y dt
y2 4 y 1 = 0 (assuming that the leakage started at time t = 0)
4
16 + 4 Now, since the balloon is spherical in shape,
y= 4
2 hence the volume of the balloon is V = r 3
3
y=2 5 Differentiating both the sides w.r.t. t, we get
dV 4 2 dr
Substituting the value of y, we get = 3r
dt 3 dt
esin x = 2 5 dr dV /dt
= (i)
dt 4 r 2
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dr dV n
@ t = 49 min, we require
Now, to find the Sn = [r (r 1)3 ]
3
dt dt
r =1
radius (r ) at that stage n
dV Now, let S n = [k (k 1)3 ]
3
= 72 m3 / min
dt r =1
Also, amount of volume lost in 49 min Substituting the value of k, we get
= 72 49 m3 = 3528m3 n
Sn = [k (k 1)3 ]
3
Final volume at the end of 49 min k =1
= (4500 3528 ) m3 = 972 m3
= (1 03 ) + (2 3 13 )
3

If r is the radius at the end of 49 min, then

+ (33 2 3 ) + K+ [n3 (n 1)3 ]
4 3
r = 972
3 Rearranging the terms, we get
r 3 = 729 r = 9 m S n = 03 + (13 13 ) + (2 3 2 3 ) + (33 33 )
Radius of the balloon at the end of 49 min = 9 m + K + ((n 1)3 (n 1)3 ) + n3
Hence, from Eq. (i), we get S n = n3
(dV /dt ) t = 49

dr dV /dt dr
= = Since, the number of terms is 20, hence
dt 4 r 2
dt t = 49 4 (r 2 ) t = 49
substituting n = 20, we get
72

dr 2 S 20 = 8000
= = m /min
dt t = 49 4 (92 ) 9 Hence, Statement I is correct.
64. Statement I Statement II We have already proved in the
S = (1) + (1 + 2 + 4) + (4 + 6 + 9) + (9 + 12 + 16) Statement I), that
n
+ K + (361 + 380 + 400) Sn = [k (k 1)3 ] = n3
3

S = (0 + 0 + 1) + (1 + 2 + 4) + (4 + 6 + 9) k =1
+ (9 + 12 + 16) + K + (361 + 380 + 400) Hence, Statement II is also correct and is a correct
Now, we can clearly observe the first element in explanation of Statement I.
each bracket.
Caution If you have solved the series in
In second bracket, the first element is 1 = 12 Statement I, in the following way, then you may get
In third bracket, the first element is 4 = 2 2 option (c) as the correct answer.
In fourth bracket, the first element is 9 = 32 The sum of the n terms of the series is
n
Sn = [(r 1) + (r 1) r + (r )2 ]
2

In last bracket, the first element is 361 = 192 r =1
n
Sn = (3r 3r + 1)
2
Hence, we can conclude that there are 20 brackets
in all. r =1
n n n
Also, in each of the bracket, there are 3 terms out
Sn = 3 r2 3 r + 1
of which the first and last terms are perfect squares
r =1 r =1 r =1
of consecutive integers and the middle term is their
n(n + 1)(2 n + 1) n(n + 1)
product. Sn = 3 3 + n
6 2
The general term of the series is
Since, the number of terms is 20, hence
Tr = (r 1)2 + (r 1) r + (r )2 substituting n = 20, we get
The sum of the n terms of the series is 20 (21)(41) 20(21)
n S 20 = 3 3 + 20
6 2
Sn = [(r 1) + (r 1) r + (r )2 ]
2

r =1 = 8000
r 3 (r 1)3
n Whenever, we are solving a question of this
Sn =
r (r 1) Statement I, Statement II type. Then, we should try
r =1 our level best to exhaust every possibility that
[Q a3 b 3 = (a b )(a2 + ab + b 2 )]
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Statement II cant be used to explain Statement I in I = x + 2 log| (sin x 2 cos x)| + k (ii)
any way before marking (c) as the answer, where, k is the constant of integration.
otherwise we may end up finding the wrong
answer. Now, by comparing the value of I in Eqs. (i) and (ii),
we get a = 2.
Since, these kind of questions are very tricky and
ambiguous, thats the reason why they are no 67. Statement I
more asked in IIT-JEE from the last 2 yr. Given A parabola y2 = 16 3 x and an ellipse
65. Let us assume that 2 x2 + y2 = 4.
p : I become a teacher and To find The equation of common tangent to the
q : I will open a school. given parabola and the ellipse. This can be very
Then, we can easily as certain that easily done by comparing the standard equation
of tangents. Standard equation of tangent with
Negation of ( p q ) is ~( p q ) = p ~ q
slope m to the parabola y2 = 16 3 x is
which means that I will become a teacher and I will
4 3
not open a school. y = mx + (i)
m
5 tan x
66. Given Integral is dx Standard equation of tangent with slope m to the
tan x 2
x2 y2
ellipse + = 1 is
To find The value of a, if 2 4
5 tan x y = mx 2 m2 + 4
tan x 2 dx = x + a log| sin x 2 cos x| + k(i) (ii)

5 tan x If a line L is a common tangent to both parabola

Now, let us assume that I = dx and ellipse, then
tan x 2
L should be tangent to parabola, i.e., its equation
Multiplying by cos x in numerator and should be like Eq. (i).
denominator, we get
L should be tangent to ellipse i.e., its equation
5 sin x
I= dx should be like Eq. (ii).
sin x 2 cos x
i.e., L must be like both of the Eqs. (i) and (ii).
This special integration requires special Hence, comparing Eqs. (i) and (ii), we get
substitution of type
4 3
dDr = 2 m2 + 4
Nr = A(Dr ) + B m
dx Squaring, we get
Let 5 sin x = A (sin x 2 cos x) m2 (2 m2 + 4) = 48
+ B (cos x + 2 sin x) m4 + 2 m2 24 = 0
0 cos x + 5 sin x = ( A + 2 B) sin x (m2 + 6)(m2 4) = 0
+ (B 2 A) cos x
m2 = 4 (Q m2 6)
Comparing the coefficients of sin x and cos x,
we get m= 2
A + 2 B = 5 and B 2 A = 0 Substituting m = 2 in the Eq. (i), we get the
Solving the above two equations in A and B, required equation of the common tangents as
we get y = 2 x + 2 3 and y = 2 x 2 3
A = 1 and B = 2 Hence, Statement I is correct.
5 sin x = (sin x 2 cos x) + 2 (cos x + 2 sin x) Statement II In Statement II, we have already
5 sin x 4 3
I= dx seen that, if the line y = mx + is a common
sin x 2 cos x m
(sin x 2 cos x) + 2 (cos x + 2 sin x) tangent to the parabola y = 16 3 x and the ellipse
2
= dx
(sin x 2 cos x) x2 y2
+ = 1, then it satisfies the equation
sin x 2 cos x (cos x + 2 sin x) 2 4
I= dx + 2 dx
sin x 2 cos x (sin x 2 cos x) m + 2 m 24 = 0.
4 2

d (sin x 2 cos x) Hence, Statement II is also correct but is not able

I = 1 dx + 2
(sin x 2 cos x) to explain the Statement I. It is an intermediate step
in the final answer.
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68. Given Matrices 1 2 1
1 0 0 1 0 Adjoint of A = 0 1 2

A = 2 1 0 , Au1 = 0 and Au 2 = 1 0 0 1

3 2 1 0 0 1 0 0
To find Matrix u1 + u 2 . = 2 1 0

Since, both Au1 and Au 2 are given, hence 1 2 1
adding them, we get adj ( A)
A 1 =
1 0 | A|
Au1 + Au 2 = 0 + 1 1 0 0

0 0 1
A = 2 1 0 (Q | A | = 1)

1 + 0 1 2 1
= 0 + 1 Hence, from Eq. (i), we get

0 + 0 1 0 0
1
1
1
u1 + u 2 = 2 1 0 1

A(u1 + u 2 ) = 1 3 2 1 0

0 1 0 0 1

= 2 1 0 1
Since, A is a non-singular matrix, i.e., | A | 0,
hence multiplying both sides by A 1 (from RHS), 1 2 1 0
we get 1+ 0 + 0 1
1
A 1 A(u1 + u 2 ) = A 1 1 u1 + u 2 = 2 + 1 + 0 = 1

0 1 2 + 0 1
1
1 0 0 1 69. / Use the formula of binomial expansion
u1 + u 2 = 2 1 0 1 (i) ( x + a )n = n
C0 x n + n
C1 x n 1 a +
C1 x n 2 a 2 n

+ ... + n n Cn a n
3 2 1 0 n 1
and ( x a ) = C0x C1 x
n n 4 n
a + n C2 x n 2 a 2
1 0 0
+ ... + ( 1 )n n Cn a n
Now, | A |= 2 1 0
( 3 + 1)2 n = 2n
C 0 ( 3 )2 n + 2n
C1( 3 )2 n 1
3 2 1
1 0 + 2n
C 2 ( 3 )2 n 2 + K + C 2 n ( 3 )2 n 2 n
2n

= 1 0+ 0
2 1 ( 3 1)2 n = 2n
C 0 ( 3 )2 n (1)0 + 2n
C1( 3 )2 n 1(1)1
(by expanding the determinant along row 1) + 2 nC 2 ( 3 )2 n 2 (1)2 + K
| A| = 1 + 2n
C 2 n ( 3 )2 n 2 n (1)2 n
Now, cofactor matrix of A (i.e., the matrix in
Adding both the binomial expansions above, we get
which every element is replaced by
corresponding cofactor) ( 3 + 1)2 n ( 3 1)2 n = 2 [2 n C1( 3 )2 n 1
1 0 2 0 2 1 + 2n
C 3 ( 3 )2 n 3 + C 5 ( 3 )2 n 5
2n

2 1
3 1 3 2 + K+ 2n
C 2 n 1 ( 3 )2 n ( 2 n 1) ]

0 0 1 0 1 0
= which is most certainly an irrational number because
2 1 3 1 3 2
of odd powers of 3 appears in each of the terms.
0 0 1 0 1 0
70. / If first term of an AP is a, common difference is d,
1 0 2 0 2 1
then its nth term will be Tn = a + ( n 1) d.
1 2 1
= 0 1 2 Given 100 times the 100th term of an

0 0 1 AP = 50 times its 50th term.
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To find The 150th term of this AP. Given A plane P : x 2 y + 2 z 5 = 0

Let a be the first term and d (d 0) be the common To find The equation of a plane parallel to given
difference of the given AP, then plane P and at a distance of 1 unit from origin.
T100 = a + (100 1)d = a + 99d , Equation of family of planes parallel to the given
T50 = a + (50 1)d = a + 49d , plane P is
T150 = a + (150 1)d = a + 149d Q : x 2y + 2z + d = 0
Now, according to the question, Also, perpendicular distance of Q from origin is
100 T100 = 50 T50 1 unit.
100(a + 99d ) = 50(a + 49d ) 0 2(0) + 2(0) + d d
=1 =1
12 + 2 2 + 2 2 3
2(a + 99d ) = (a + 49d )
2 a + 198d = a + 49d d= 3
a + 149d = 0 Hence, the required equation of the plane parallel
T150 = 0 to P and at unit distance from origin is
x 2y + 2z 3 = 0
71. Given A PQR, such that
Hence, out of the given equations, option (a) is the
3 sin P + 4 cos Q = 6 (i) only correct option.
4 sin Q + 3 cos P = 1 (ii)
Squaring and adding the Eqs. (i) and (ii), we get
73. Given Line L : 2 x + y = k passes through point
(3 sin P + 4 cos Q )2 + (4 sin Q + 3 cos P)2 (say P) which divides a line segment (say AB) in
ratio 3 : 2 where A(1, 1) and B(2, 4).
= 36 + 1
Using section formula, the coordinates of the point
9 (sin2 P + cos 2 P) + 16 (sin2 Q + cos 2 Q ) P which divides AB internally in the ratio 3 : 2 are
+ 2 3 4 (sin P cos Q + sin Q cos P) = 37 3 2 + 2 1 3 4 + 2 1
p , 8 14
P ,
24[sin (P + Q )] = 37 25 3+2 3+2 5 5
1
sin (P + Q ) = Also, since the line L passes through P, hence
2
substituting the coordinates of P , in the
8 14
Since, P and Q are angles of PQR, hence 0 < P, 5 5
Q < 180 equation of line L : 2 x + y = k, we get
P + Q = 30 or 150
2 + = k k = 6
8 14
R = 150 or 30 (respectively) 5 5
Hence, 2 cases arise here.
74. Given x is the AM and 2 is the variance of n
Case 1 R = 150 observations x1, x2 , x3 , ..., xn .
R = 150
P + Q = 30 AM of 2 x1, 2 x2 , 2 x3 , ..., 2 xn
2 x + 2 x2 + 2 x3 + K + 2 xn
0 < P, Q < 30 = 1
1 n
sin P < , cos Q < 1 x + x2 + x3 + K + xn
2 = 2 1 = 2x
3 n
3 sin P + 4 cos Q < + 4
2 Hence, it is obvious that Statement 2 is false.
11
3 sin P + 4 cos Q < <6 From here only we can tell that option (d) is the
2 correct answer.
3 sin P + 4 cos Q = 6 is not possible. However, here we will formally check the validity of
Case 2 R = 30 Statement 1.
Hence, R = 30 is the only possibility. Variance of 2 x1, 2 x2 , 2 x3 , ..., 2 xn = Variance (2 xi )
= 22
72. / We know that perpendicular distance of the
plane ax + by + cz + d = 0 from the point Variance ( xi ) = 4 2
ax1 + by1 + cz1 + d Hence, Statement 1 is correct.
(x, y, z,) is d = .
Finally, Statement 1 is true and Statement 2 is
a 2 + b2 + c 2
false.
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75. Given Solving Eqs. (i) and (ii), we get

1 1
(i) The population of mouse at time t satisfies a= and b =
2 4
the differential equation
dp(t ) 1 1 x2 + 2
p(t ) = = 0.5 p(t ) 450 f ( x) = 2 + =
dt x 2 2 x2
(ii) Population of mouse at time t = 0 is
f (1) < 0 and f (2 ) < 0
p(0) = 850
f has local maxima at both x = 1and x = 2 .
To find The time at which the population of the
Hence, obviously Statement I is correct.
mouse will become zero, i.e., to find the value of t
at which p(t ) = 0. Also, while solving for Statement I, we found the
Lets solve the differential equation first values of a and b, which justify that Statement II is
dp(t ) also correct.
p(t ) = = 0.5 p(t ) 450
dt However, Statement II does not explain
2dp(t )
= dt Statement I in any way.
p(t ) 900
2dp(t ) 77. Given Two parabolas x2 = y and x2 = 9 y
p(t ) 900 = dt 4
To find The area bounded between the parabolas
2 log| p(t ) 900| = t + C, where C is the and the straight line y = 2 .
constant of integration.
The required area is equal to the shaded region in
To find the value of C, lets substitute t = 0.
the drawn figure.
2 log| p(0) 900| = 0 + C
Y
C = 2 log| 850 900| y = 4x 2
C = 2 log 50 1
y = x2
9
Now, substituting the value of C back in the y=2
solution, we get
2 log| p(t ) 900| = t + 2 log 50
Here, since we want to find the value of t at which
p(t ) = 0, hence substituting p(t ) = 0, we get X
2 log| 0 900| = t + 2 log 50
900
t = 2 log
50 The area of the shaded region (which can be very
t = 2 log 18 easily found by using integration) is twice the area
shaded in first quadrant.
76. Given
Required area
(i) A function f, such that 2 y y dy
2 5
f( x) = log| x| + bx2 + ax, x 0 = 2 3 y dy = 2 0
0 2 2
(ii) The function f has extrema at x = 1 and y =2
x = 2, i.e., f (1) = f (2 ) = 0 and y3 / 2 10 3 / 2 20 2
=5 = (2 0) =
f (1) 0 f (2 ). 3 /2 y =0
3 3
Now, given function f is given by
f( x) = log| x| + bx2 + ax 78. Given 10 identical white balls
1 1 9 identical green balls, 7 identical black balls
f ( x) = + 2 bx + a f ( x) = 2 + 2 b
x x To find The number of ways of select atleast one
Since, f has extrema at x = 1and x = 2. ball.
Hence, f (1) = 0 = f (2 ) Number of ways to choose zero or more white balls
f(1) = 0 a 2 b = 1 (i) = (10 + 1) (Qall white balls are mutually identical)
1 Number of ways to choose zero or more green
and f(2 ) = 0 a + 4b = (ii) balls = (9 + 1) (Qall green balls are mutually
2
identical)
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Number of ways to choose zero or more black Alternate Solution

2x1
balls = (7 + 1) (Qall black balls are mutually f( x) = [ x] cos
identical) 2

Hence, number of ways to choose zero or more = [ x] cos x = [ x] cos x
balls of any colour = (10 + 1)(9 + 1)(7 + 1) 2 2
Also, number of ways to choose a total of zero f( x) = [ x] sin x
balls = 1 Q[ x] sin x is continuous for every real x.
Hence, the number, if ways to choose atleast one
ball (irrespective of any colour)
80. / If two lines L1 : x x1 = y y1 = z z1 and
a1 b1 c1
= (10 + 1)(9 + 1)(7 + 1) 1 = 879 x x2 y y2 z z2
L1 : = = intersect, then
a2 b2 c2
NOTE 10 9 7 1 = Number of ways to select atleast
one ball of each colour (in case there is some they must have one common point.
confusion) x1 y+ 1 z1
Given Two lines L1 : = =
2 3 4
79. Given A function f : R R defined by x3 yk z0
and L2 : = =
f( x) = [ x] cos x , where [ ] denotes the
1 1 2 1
2
To find The value of k of the given lines L1 and L2
greatest integer function. are intersecting each other.
x1 y+ 1 z1
To discuss The continuity of function f. Let L1 : = = = p
2 3 4
Now, cos x is continuous, x R x3 yk z0
and L2 : = = =q
cos x is also continuous, x R.
1 1 2 1
2 Any point P on line L1 is of type
Hence, the continuity of f depends upon the P(2 p + 1, 3 p 1, 4 p + 1) and
continuity of [ x]. any point Q on line L2 is of type
Q(q + 3, 2q + k, q ).
[ x] is discontinuous, x I
Since, L1 and L2 are intersecting each other, hence
So, we should check the conitnuity of f at both points P and Q should coincide at the point of
x = n, n I. intersection, i.e., corresponding coordinates of P
LHL at x = n is given by and Q should be same.
f(n ) = lim f( x) 2 p + 1 = q + 3, 3 p 1 = 2q + k and 4 p + 1 = q

x n
= lim [ x] cos x Solving 2 p + 1 = q + 3 and 4 p + 1 = q , we get the
1
x n 2 values of p and q as
(2 n 1) 3
= (n 1) cos =0 p= and q = 5
2 2
RHL at x = n is given by Substituting the values of p and q in the third
f(n+ ) = lim f( x) equation 3 p 1 = 2q + k,we get
x n+ 3
= lim [ x] cos x
1 3 1 = 2(5) + k
x n+ 2 2
(2 n 1) 9
= (n) cos =0 k=
2 2
Also, value of the function at x = n is 81. Given 3 numbers are drawn without replacement
f(n) = [n] cos n
1 from the set {1, 2 , 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8}.
2 To find The probability that their minimum is 3
(2 n 1) given that their maximum is 6.
= (n) cos =0
2 Let A denotes the event that the minimum of the
+
Hence, f(n ) = f(n ) = f(n) 3 selected numbers is 3 and B denotes the event
f is continuous at x = n, n I that the maximum of the 3 selected numbers is 6,
then the required probability is P .
A
B
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P ( A B)
P = Either ( z z) = 0 or [| z|2 ( z + z)] = 0
A
Now,
B P(B)
Now, z = z Locus of z is real axis and
P(B) = The probability that the maximum number [| z|2 ( z + z)] = 0 zz ( z + z) = 0
selected is 6.
If the maximum number is 6, then Locus of z is a circle passing through origin.
(i) 6 should be one of the 3 selected numbers Method 2 Put z = x + iy, then
(1 way) and z2 ( x + iy)2 ( x2 y2 ) + i (2 xy)
= =
(ii) the remaining two numbers should be less z 1 ( x + iy) 1 ( x 1) + iy
than 6 (i.e., any 2 from 1 to 5) ( 5 C 2 ways) ( x2 y2 ) + i (2 xy) ( x 1) iy
=
1 5C 2
10 ( x 1) + iy ( x 1) iy
P(B) = 8
= 8
C3 C3 z2
Since, , ( z 1) is purely real, hence its
Similarly, P( A B) = The probability that the z1
minimum number is 3 and the maximum imaginary part should be equal to zero.
number is 6.
( x2 y2 )( y) + (2 xy)( x 1) = 0
If the minimum number is 3 and the maximum
y( x2 y2 + 2 x 2 x2 ) = 0
number is 6, then
y( x2 + y2 2 x) = 0
(i) 6 should be one of the 3 selected numbers
(1 way). Either y = 0 or x2 + y2 2 x = 0
(ii) 3 should be one of the 3 selected numbers Now, y = 0 Locus of z is real axis and
(1 way) and
x2 + y2 2 x = 0 Locus of z is a circle passing
(iii) the remaining 1 number should lie between
3 and 6 (i.e., any one of 4 and 5) (2 ways) through origin.
1 1 2C1 Locus of z is either real axis or a circle
P( A B) = 8
C3 passing through origin.
P( A B) 2
Hence, P =
A
= =
1 83. Given
B P(B) 10 5 (i) Two matrices P and Q of order 3 3 such that
1 P Q.
Hence, the required probability is .
5 (ii) P 3 = Q 3 and P 2Q = Q 2 P
2
z
82. Given A complex number , ( z 1) is purely To find The value of determinant of P 2 + Q 2 .
z1
real. Subtracting the given equations, we get
To find The locus of the complex number z. P 3 P 2Q = Q 3 Q 2 P
z2 P 2 (P Q ) = Q 2 (Q P)
Method 1 Since, , ( z 1) is purely real.
z1 (P Q )(P 2 + Q 2 ) = 0
z2 z2 | P2 + Q 2 | = 0
Hence, =
z1 z1
Reason If A and B are two non-null matrices
z2 ( z 1) = z 2 ( z 1) such that AB = 0, then both of A and B must be
z2 z z2 = z 2 z z 2 singular, i.e.,
| A | = | B| = 0.
zzz z2 = zzz z 2
Proof Let us assume that A is non-singular, i.e.,
z| z|2 z2 = z | z|2 z 2
| A | 0.
Rearranging the terms, we get
If| A | 0, then A must be an invertible matrix i.e.,
z| z|2 z | z|2 = z2 z 2
A 1 must exist uniquely.
| z|2 ( z z) = ( z z)( z + z)
Hence, in that case
| z| ( z z) ( z z)( z + z) = 0
2
AB = 0 A 1 AB = A 1 0
( z z) [| z|2 ( z + z)] = 0 (multiplying by A 1 from RHS on both sides)
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B = 0 which is a contradiction to the original Hence, the equation of the circle is

condition that A and B are non-null matrices. ( x h)2 + ( y k )2 = k 2 .
Hence, if AB = 0, A, B 0, then A must be singular,
Also, given that the circle passes through points
i.e.,| A | = 0.
(1, 0) and (2 , 3). Hence, substituting them in the
In similar way, we can prove that matrix B must also equation of the circle, we get
be singular. (1 h)2 + (0 k )2 = k 2 (i)
x
84. Given Integral g( x) = cos 4t dt (2 h)2 + (3 k )2 = k 2 (ii)
0

To find g ( x + ) in terms of g ( x) and g( ). From Eq. (i), we get h = 1

x Substituting in Eq. (ii), we get
g ( x) = 0 cos 4t d t (2 1)2 + (3 k )2 = k 2
t = x+
g( x + ) = t = 0 cos 4t d t k=
5
3
x x+
10
= 0 cos 4t d t + x cos 4t d t The diameter of the circle is 2 k =
3
.
= g ( x) + I1 (say)
x+
86. Given A set X = {1, 2, 3, 4, 5}
I1 = x cos 4t d t = 0 cos 4t dt
To find The number of different ordered pairs
(definite integral property) (Y , Z ) such that Y X, Z X and Y Z = . Since,
= g( ) Y X, Z X, hence we can only use the elements
g ( x + ) = g ( x) + g ( ) of X to construct sets Y and Z.
But the value of I1 is zero. Method 1

sin 4 sin 0
I1 =
sin 4t
= =0 Number of
Number of ways to
4 0 4 4 n(Y )
ways to make Y
make Z such that
Y Z=
g ( x + ) = g ( x) g ( )
5
In my opinion, the examiner has made this 0 C0 25
question keeping g ( x) + g ( ) as the only answer in 5
1 C1 24
his/her mind. However, he/she did not realise that
5
the value of the integral I1 is actually zero. Hence, it 2 C2 23
does not matter whether you add to or subtract 5
3 C3 22
from g ( x).
5
4 C4 21
85. Given
5
(i) A circle which touches X-axis at the point (1, 0). 5 C5 20

(ii) The circle also passes through the point (2 , 3). Let us explain anyone of the above 6 rows say third
To find The length of the diameter of the circle. row. In third row.
Number of elements in Y = 2
Y
Number of ways to select Y = 5C 2 ways
because any 2 elements of X can be part of Y.
(h , k) Now, if Y contains any 2 elements, then these
(2, 3) 2 elements cannot be used in any way to construct
k
k Z, because we want Y Z = . And from the
remaining 3 elements which are not present in Y,2 3
X
O (1, 0) subsets can be made each of which can be equal
to Z and still Y Z = will be true.
Let us assume that the coordinates of the centre of Hence, total number of ways to construct sets Y
the circle are C(h, k ) and its radius be r. and Z such that Y Z =
Now, since the circle touches X-axis at (1, 0), hence = 5C 0 2 5 + 5C1 2 5 1 + K + 5C 5 2 5 5
its radius should be equal to ordinate of centre.
= (2 + 1)5 = 35
r=k
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Method 2 Since, Y X, Z X, hence we can 87. Given

only use the elements of X to construct sets Y (i) An ellipse whose semi-minor axis coincides with
and Z. one of the diameters of the circle ( x 1)2 + y2 = 1.
Every elements in X (say a) has four options (as (ii) The semi-major axis of the ellipse coincides with
far as going to Y and Z is concerned). one of the diameters of circle x2 + ( y 2 )2 = 4.
(1) a Y , i.e., a is present in Y and a Z, i.e.,
(iii) The centre of the ellipse is at origin.
a is present in Z.
(iv) The axes of the ellipse are coordinate axes.
(2) a Y , i.e., a is present in Y and a Z, i.e.,
a is not present in Z. To find The equation of the ellipse.
(3) a Y , i.e., a is not present in Y and a Z, Diameter of circle ( x 1)2 + y2 = 1is 2 units and that of
i.e., a is present in Z.
circle x2 + ( y 2 )2 = 4 is 4 units.
(4) a Y , i.e., a is not present in Y and a Z,
i.e., a is not present in Z. Semi-minor axis of ellipse, b = 2 units and
semi-major axis of ellipse, a = 4 units.
Analysis of the above 4 cases
(1) If a is present in Y and also in Z, then it will Hence, the equation of the ellipse is
be certainly present in Y Z. x2 y2 x2 y2
+ 2 =1 + =1
a 2
b 16 4
(2) If a is present in Y but not present in Z,
then it will not be present in Y Z. x2 + 4 y2 = 16
(3) If a is not present in Y but is present in Z,
88. Given A function f such that f( x) = | x 2 | + | x 5|
then also it will not be present in Y Z.
(4) If a is not present in both of Y and Z, then it To discuss Continuity and differentiability of f in
will not be present in Y Z. interval (2, 5).
x 2, x 2
We want Y Z = to which only case (a) is not We know that| x 2 | =
favourable and remaining cases, i.e., cases 2 x, x < 2
(b), (c) and (d) are favourable. x 5, x 5
and | x 5| =
Hence, for every element a in X, there are 5 x, x < 5
3 favourable ways such that Y Z = .
2 x, x < 2
Total number of ways
| x 2 | = x 2, 2 x 5
= 3 3 3 3 3 = 35 (as there are 5 x 2, x > 5
elements in X and each of them have 3 options
each to go or not to go to Y and Z) 5 x, x < 2

and | x 5| = 5 x, 2 x 5
Alternate Solution x 5, x > 5

Given that
f( x) = | x 2 | + | x 5|
X = {12
, , 3, 4, 5}
(2 x) + (5 x), x < 2 7 2 x, x < 2
and Y X, Z X, Y Z =
= ( x 2 ) + (5 x), 2 x 5 = 3, 2 x 5
Let a X, then ( x 2 ) + ( x 5), x > 5 2 x 7, x > 5
(i) a Y, a Z
(ii) a Y , a Z Now, we can draw the graph of f very easily.
(iii) a Y , a Z Y
(iv) a Y, a Z y = 2x 7
y = 7 2x
We require Y Z =
Hence, (ii), (iii) and (iv) for a to satisfy
Y Z = y=3
Y Z = has 3 chances for a.
X
So, for the five elements of X, the number of O 2 5
required chances is 3 3 3 3 3 3 = 35 .
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f(m) = 4 m +
From the graph, we can analyse all the required 4
Let
things. m
Statement I f(4) = 0 4
f (m) = 1 + 2
It is obviously clear that f is constant around x = 4, m
hence, f(4) = 0. Now, f (m) = 0
Hence, Statement I is correct. m2 = 4
Statement II m= 2
It can be clearly seen that f(2 ) = 0
(i) f is continuous, x [2 , 5] and f(2 ) = 8
(ii) f is differentiable, x (2 , 5) Since, the area cannot be zero, hence the required
(iii) f(2 ) = f(5) = 3 value of m is 2.
Hence, Statement II is also correct, but obviously 90. Given
not a correct explanation of Statement I. (i) A parallelogram ABCD such that AB = q and
89. Given AD = p.
(i) A line through (1, 2 ) meets the coordinate axes (ii) The altitude from vertex B to side AD coincides
at P and Q. with a vector r.
(ii) The area of OPQ is minimum. To find The vector r in terms of p and q.
To find Let E be the foot of perpendicular from B to side
The slope of line PQ. AD.
qp
AE = Projection of vector q on p = q p =
Q | p|
D C
(1, 2)

E
O p r
P
A B
Let m be the slope of the line PQ, then the q
equation of PQ is
y 2 = m( x 1) AE = Vector along AE of length AE
q p (q p)p
Now, PQ meets X-axis at P 1 , 0 and Y-axis at
2 = | AE | AE = p=
m | p| | p|2
Q(0, 2 m). Now, applying triangles law in ABE, we get
2
OP = 1 and OQ = 2 m AB + BE = AE
m
(q p)p
1
Also, area of OPQ = (OP)(OQ ) q+r =
2 | p|2
1 (q p) p
1 (2 m)
2
= r= q
2 m | p |2
1 4 q p
= 2 m +2
2 m r = q + p
p p
4 m +
1 4
=
2 m