PHYSICS

1. A piece of wood from a recently cut tree shows 20 decays per minute. A
wooden piece of same size in a museum (obtained from a tree cut years
back) shows 2 decay per minute. If the half-life of 𝐶 14 is 5730 years, then
the age of the wooden piece placed in the museum is approximately:
a) 10439 years b) 13094 years c) 19039 years d) 39049 years
Ans: (c)
ln 2
Solution: 𝐴 = 𝐴𝑜 𝑒 −𝜆𝑡 𝜆= [𝑡1 = 5730 𝑦𝑒𝑎𝑟𝑠]
𝑡1 2
2

⟹ 2 = 20 × 𝑒 −𝜆𝑡 ∴ 𝜆 = 1.209 × 10−4 𝑦𝑒𝑎𝑟 −1

∴ 𝑡 = 19039 𝑦𝑒𝑎𝑟𝑠
2. An irregularly shaped object 10 𝑚 long is placed with each end on two
nearby scales. If the scale on the right reads 94 𝑁 and the scale on the left
reads 69 𝑁, how far from the left is the object's center of gravity? (Use
acceleration due to gravity 𝑔 = 9.8𝑚𝑠 −2 )
a) 5.8 𝑚 b) 6.3 𝑚 c) 7.7 𝑚 d) 8.1 𝑚
Ans: (a)
Solution: 10 𝑚
𝑥 (10 − 𝑥)
69𝑁 94𝑁
𝜏 = 𝐹𝑑
∴ 69𝑥 = 94(10 − 𝑥)
⟹ 69𝑥 = 940 − 94𝑥
∴ 𝑥 = 5.7668 ≈ 5.8 𝑚
3. The masses of the blocks and the velocities before and after a collision are
(directions are indicated by the arrows):
1.8𝑚/𝑠 0.2𝑚/𝑠 0.6𝑚/𝑠 1.4𝑚/𝑠
4 𝑘𝑔 6 𝑘𝑔 4 𝑘𝑔 6 𝑘𝑔
 Before After
In this situation, the collision is:
a) completely inelastic
b) completely elastic
c) characterized by an increase in kinetic energy
d) characterized by a decrease in momentum
Ans: (b)
𝑆𝑝𝑒𝑒𝑑 & 𝑠𝑒𝑝𝑎𝑟𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛
Solution: Linear momentum is covered & 𝑒 =
𝑆𝑝𝑒𝑒𝑑 & 𝑠𝑒𝑝𝑎𝑟𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛
1.4 + 0.6
= 1.8 + 0.2 = 1

So, the collision is perfectly elastic.

4. An electron was accelerated from rest through a potential difference of
990 𝑉. What is its speed? (Use the mass of an electron = 9.11 × 10−31 𝑘𝑔,
the mass of proton 1.67 × 10−27 and the charge of an electron
= 1.6 × 10−19 𝐶
a) 2.35 × 107 𝑚/𝑠 b) 1.36 × 107 𝑚/𝑠
c) 2.75 × 107 𝑚/𝑠 d) 1.86 × 107 𝑚/𝑠
Ans: (d)
1
Solution: 𝑒𝑣 = 2 𝑚𝑣 2
1.6×10−19 ×990×2
⟹ 𝑣2 =
9.1×10−31

∴ 𝑣 = 1.86 × 107 𝑚/𝑠

5. A charged particle is observed traveling in a circular path in a uniform
magnetic field. If the particle had been traveling twice as fast, the radius of
the circular path would be:
a) three times the original radius
b) twice the original radius
c) one-half of the original radius
d) four times the original radius
 Ans: (b)
Solution: For circular motion in magnetic field:
𝑚𝑣 2
𝑞𝑣𝐵 = 𝑅
𝑚𝑣
⟹𝑅= 𝑞𝐵

∴ 𝑅 ∝ 𝑣 So, if speed is made twice, radius will be twice (2𝑅).

6. Two bodies of masses 40 𝑘𝑔 and 60 𝑘𝑔 while coming from opposite sides
with velocities 10𝑚/𝑠 and 2𝑚/𝑠 respectively collide with one another.
After the collision what will be the velocity of two bodies moved jointly?
a) 1.8 𝑚/𝑠 b) 4.8 𝑚/𝑠 c) 3.8 𝑚/𝑠 d) 2.8 𝑚/𝑠
Ans: (d)
Solution: 𝑚1 𝑣1 + 𝑚2 𝑣2 = (𝑚2 + 𝑚2 )𝑉
(40×10) + {60×(−2)}
⟹𝑉= 40+60

∴ 𝑣 = 2.8 𝑚/𝑠
7. A particle moves with simple harmonic motion in a straight line. In first 𝜏 𝑠,
after starting from rest it travels a distance 𝛼, and in next 𝜏 𝑠 it travels 2𝛼,
in same direction, then:
a) amplitude of motion is 4𝛼 b) time period of oscillations is 6𝜏
c) amplitude of motion is 3𝛼 d) time period of oscillations 8𝜏
Ans: (b)
Solution: 𝐴/𝑄, 𝐴(1 − cos 𝜔𝜏) = 𝑎
𝐴(1 − cos 2𝜔𝜏) = 3𝑎
𝑎
∴ cos 𝜔𝜏 = (1 − 𝐴)
3𝑎
& cos 2𝜔𝜏 = (1 − )
𝐴

𝑎 2 3𝑎
∴ 2 (1 − 𝐴) − 1 = 1 − [∵ cos 2𝜃 = 2𝑐𝑜𝑠 2 𝜃 − 1]
𝐴
 𝑎 1
Solving the equation: 𝐴 = 2 ⟹ 𝐴 = 2𝑎
1
∴ cos 𝜔𝜏 = 2
𝜋
⟹ 𝜔𝜏 =
3
2𝜋
∴𝑇= 𝜔

⟹ 𝑇 = 6𝜏 ∴ time period of oscillations is 6𝜏

8. Two identical wires 𝐴 and 𝐵, each of length ′𝑙′ , carry the same current 𝐼.
Wire 𝐴 is bent into a circle of radius 𝑅 and wire 𝐵 is bent to form a square
of side ′𝑎′. If 𝐵𝐴 and 𝐵𝐵 , are the values of magnetic field at the centres of
𝐵𝐴
the circle and square respectively, then the ratio is:
𝑐
𝜋2 𝜋2 𝜋2 𝜋2
a) b) c) 8 d)
16√2 16 √2 8

Ans: (c)

Solution: 𝐴
𝜃1
𝐵
𝐿 𝐿
𝑅 𝑑 = 𝑎/2
𝜃2
𝐼
𝐼
For Wire 𝐴: 2𝜋𝑅 = 1
1
⟹𝑅=
2𝜋
𝜇𝑜 𝐼
Magnetic field wire of ring, 𝐵𝐴 = 2𝑅

For wire 𝐵: 4𝑎 = 𝐼
𝐼
⟹𝑎=4

Magnetic field due to wire of Length, L of distance d:

 𝜇 𝐼
𝑜
𝐵𝐵 = 4𝜋𝑑 (cos 𝜃1 + cos 𝜃2 )

2√2 𝜇𝑜 𝐼
⟹ 𝐵𝐵 = 𝜋𝐼

∴ 𝐵𝐵 at center of square:
𝐵 𝜋2 4 × 2√2 𝜇𝑜 𝐼
∴ ∴𝐵𝐴 = 8
𝐵 √2 𝜋𝐼

𝐹 = (𝑖̂ − 3𝑗̂ + 2𝑘̂ ) 𝑁 acts on a particle its displacement

9. When a force ⃗⃗⃗
occurs ⃗⃗⃗
𝑑 = (2𝑖̂ + 𝑑𝑦 𝑗̂ − 𝑘̂ ) 𝑚. For what value of 𝑑𝑦 , the work done would
be zero?
a) 1 𝑚 b) 0 𝑚 c) −1 𝑚 d) 10 𝑚
Ans: (b)

𝐹 . ⃗⃗⃗
Solution: 𝑤 = ⃗⃗⃗ 𝑑 =0
⟹(𝑖̂ − 3𝑗̂ + 2𝑘̂ ). (2𝑖̂ + 𝑑𝑦 𝑗̂ − 𝑘̂ ) = 0
⟹ 2 − 3𝑑𝑦 − 2 = 0
∴ 𝑑𝑦 = 0 𝑚
10. A body was at rest. A force of 16 𝑁 acted upon it for 5 𝑠 and stopped.
After that, the body travelled 52 𝑚 distance in 6 𝑠. What is the mass of the
body?
a) 8.23 𝑘𝑔 b) 8.93 𝑘𝑔 c) 9.23 𝑘𝑔 d) 9,93 𝑘𝑔
Ans: (c)
Solution: 𝑣 = 𝑢 + 𝑎𝑡
=0+5×𝑎 ∴ 𝑣 = 5𝑎
Again, 𝑠 = 𝑣𝑡
⟹ 52 = 5𝑎 × 6
∴ 𝑎 = 1.73 𝑚𝑠 −2
16
∴ 𝐹 = 𝑚𝑎 ⟹ 𝑚 = 1.73 = 9.23 𝑘𝑔
11. The mass of a cylinder is 50 𝑘𝑔 and its radius is 0.20 𝑚. The moment of
inertia of the cylinder about its axis is 1.0𝑘𝑔. 𝑚2 . What is the total kinetic
energy of the cylinder when it rolls at a horizontal velocity 2𝑚/𝑠?
a) 150 𝐽 b) 160 𝐽 c) 170 𝐽 d) 180 𝐽
Ans: (a)
1 1
Solution: Total 𝐸𝑘 = 2 𝑚𝑣 2 + 2 𝐼𝜔 2

1 1 𝑣 2
= 2 × 50 × 22 + 2 × 1 × (𝑟 )

1 2 2
= 100 + 2 × (0.20) = 150𝐽

12. The ratio of the radii of the orbits around the sun of venus and earth is 54 ∶
75. If 365 days make a year in the earth, how many days will make a year in
the venus.
a) 203 𝑑𝑎𝑦𝑠 b) 213 𝑑𝑎𝑦𝑠 c) 223 𝑑𝑎𝑦𝑠 d) 233 𝑑𝑎𝑦𝑠
Ans: (c)
Solution: 𝑇 2 ∝ 𝑎3
𝑇 2 𝑎 3
⟹ (𝑇2 ) = (𝑎2 )
1 1

54 3
⟹ 𝑇2 = √( ) × (365)2
76

∴ 𝑇2 = 223 𝑑𝑎𝑦𝑠
13. The Young's modulus of the material of the wire of diameter 5.0 × 10−4 𝑚
is 9.0 × 1010 𝑁𝑚−2 . To increase its length by 5%, how much force needs to
apply?
a) 853 𝑁 b) 863 𝑁 c) 873 𝑁 d) 883 𝑁
Ans: (d)
𝐹𝐿 𝑌𝐴𝑙 4×𝜋𝑟 2 ×𝑙
Solution: 𝑌 = ⟹𝐹= =
𝐴𝑙 𝐿 𝐿
2
5×10−4
9×1010 ×𝜋×( ) ×5
2
= 100
 ∴ 𝐹 = 883.57𝑁
14. The resistances of a resistance thermometer at 0℃ and 100℃ be
respectively 10 Ω and 25 Ω. When the thermometer is placed in an oven,
the resistance becomes 38 Ω. Find the temperature of the oven.
a) 166.67℃ b) 176.67℃ c) 186.67℃ d) 196.67℃
Ans: (c)
Solution: 𝑅𝑜 = 10Ω, 𝑅100 = 25Ω, 𝑅𝑡 = 38Ω
𝑅 − 𝑅𝑜
∴𝑇=𝑅𝑡 × 100
100 − 𝑅𝑜

38−10
= 25−10 × 100

∴ 𝑇 = 186.67℃
15. 8.4 × 104 𝐽 heat energy is supplied to a Carnot engine working between
27℃ and 160℃. How much heat energy will be converted into work by the
engine?
a) 25788 𝐽 b) 267788 𝐽 c) 27788 𝐽 d) 28788 𝐽
Ans: (a)
Solution: 𝑇2 = 160 + 273 = 433𝐾
𝑇1 = 27 + 273 = 300𝐾
𝑇2 − 𝑇1
∴ 𝑊 = 𝑞2 × 𝑇2
433−300
= 8.4 × 104 × 433

= 25801.385 𝐽 ≈ 25788 𝐽
16. What is the electric potential at the mid-point of the line connecting two
charges of magnitudes +1.00 𝜇𝐶 and −5.00 𝜇𝐶 and separated by a
distance of 1 𝑚?
a) −7.00 × 104 𝑉 b) −7.20 × 104 𝑉
c) −7.50 × 104 𝑉 d) −7.40 × 104 𝑉
Ans: (b)
 𝑞 1×10−6
Solution: 𝑣1 = 9 × 109 × 𝑟1 = 9 × 109 × = 18000𝑉
1 0.5

−5×10−6
𝑣2 = 9 × 109 × = −9 × 104 𝑉
0.5

∴ 𝑣 = 𝑣1 + 𝑣2 = (18000 − 9 × 104 ) = −7.20 × 104 𝑉

17. The 𝑒𝑚𝑓 and internal resistance of a cell are 2 𝑉 and 0.5 Ω respectively. It
is arranged with 1Ω, 2Ω and 4Ω resistance in a parallel combination. Find
the potential difference of the two ends of middle resistance.
a) 4.07 𝑉 b) 3.07 𝑉 c) 2.07 𝑉 d) 1.07 𝑉
Ans: (d)
1 1 1 1
Solution: = + +
𝑅𝑒𝑞 1 2 4

4
∴ 𝑅𝑒𝑞 = 7 Ω
𝐸 2
∴ 𝑉𝑚𝑖𝑑𝑑𝑙𝑒 = 𝑟 = 0.5 = 1.067 𝑉 ≈ 1.07 𝑉
1+ 𝑚𝑖𝑑𝑑𝑙𝑒 1+4/7
𝑅𝑒𝑞

18. An immersion heater of 100 𝑊 can raise the temperature of 1 liter of

water from 30℃ to 40℃ in 7 minutes. Determine the value of the
mechanical equivalent of heat.
a) 4.2 𝐽. 𝑐𝑎𝑙 −1 b) 4.3 𝐽. 𝑐𝑎𝑙 −1 c) 4.4 𝐽. 𝑐𝑎𝑙 −1 d) 4.5 𝐽. 𝑐𝑎𝑙 −1
Ans: (a)
Solution: 𝑃𝑡 = 𝑚𝑠∆𝜃
𝑃𝑡 100 ×7×60
⟹ 𝑠 = 𝑚∆𝜃 = 1×(40−30) = 4200 𝐽𝑘𝑔−1 𝐾 −1 = 4.2 𝐽. 𝑐𝑎𝑙−1

19. The refractive indices of water and diamond are respectively, 1.33 and 2.4.
Find the velocity of light in diamond. The velocity of light in water is
2.28 × 108 𝑚/𝑠.
a) 1.16 × 108 𝑚/𝑠 b) 1.26 × 108 𝑚/𝑠
c) 1.36 × 108 𝑚/𝑠 d) 1.46 × 108 𝑚/𝑠
Ans: (b)
𝑟
Solution: 𝐶𝑑 = 𝑉𝑤 × 𝐶𝑤
𝑑
 1.33
= × 2.28 × 108
2.4

∴ 𝐶𝑑 = 1.26 × 108 𝑚/𝑠

20. At the age of 25 years an astronaut went to space travel in a spaceship
moving with velocity 1.8 × 108 𝑚/𝑠 and he returns to earth after 30 𝑦𝑒𝑎𝑟𝑠
according to the calendar of the earth. What is his age now?
a) 49 𝑦𝑒𝑎𝑟𝑠 b) 50 𝑦𝑒𝑎𝑟𝑠 c) 51 𝑦𝑒𝑎𝑟𝑠 d) 52 𝑦𝑒𝑎𝑟𝑠
Ans: (a)

1.8×10 8 2
Solution: 𝑡𝑜 = 𝑡√1 − 𝑣 2 /𝑐 2 = 30√1 − ( 3×108 ) = 24 𝑦𝑒𝑎𝑟𝑠

∴ Age now = (24 + 25) = 49 𝑦𝑒𝑎𝑟𝑠

21. A piece of radium becomes one-fifth part on radiating radioactive radiation
for 5000 𝑦𝑒𝑎𝑟𝑠. Find the decay constant of radium.
a) 1.22 × 10−4 𝑦 −1 b) 2.22 × 10−4 𝑦 −1
c) 3.22 × 10−4 𝑦 −1 d) 4.22 × 10−4 𝑦 −1
Ans: (c)
𝑁
Solution: 𝑁 = 𝑒 −𝜆𝑡
𝑜

1
⟹ 5 = 𝑒 −𝜆×5000

∴ 𝜆 = 3.22 × 10−4 𝑦 −1
22. A uniform hole in a brass plate has a diameter of 1.2 𝑐𝑚 at 25℃. What is
the diameter of the hole when the plate is heated to 475℃? (Use the
coefficient of linear thermal expansion for brass = 19 × 10−6 𝑘 −1)
a) 1.27 𝑐𝑚 b) 1.31 𝑐𝑚 c) 1.21 𝑐𝑚 d) 1.23 𝑐𝑚
Ans: (c)
Solution: 𝑑2 = 𝑑1 (1 + 𝛼∆𝜃)
= 1.2 × {1 + 19 × 10−6 × (475 − 25)}
∴ 𝑑2 = 1.21 𝑐𝑚
23. A rocket is launched vertically. In the first 2 seconds after launching, the
rocket loses 1/60 of its weight. The velocity of the gas released from the
rocket is 3600 𝑚/𝑠. Determine the net acceleration of the rocket. (Assume
𝑔 = 9.8 𝑚𝑠 −2 )
a) 30 𝑚𝑠 −2 b) 36 𝑚𝑠 −2 c) 15.2 𝑚𝑠 −2 d) 20.2 𝑚𝑠 −2
Ans: (a)
1
𝑑𝑚 𝑑𝑚
Solution: 𝐹 = 𝑉𝑟 (− ) = 60
𝑘𝑔𝑠 −1
𝑑𝑡 𝑑𝑡 1

𝑑𝑚
⟹ 𝑚𝑎 = 𝑉𝑟 (− ) ∴ 𝑚 = 1 𝑘𝑔
𝑑𝑡
1 1
⟹ 𝑎 = 3600 × 60 × 2

∴ 𝑎 = 30 𝑚𝑠 −2
24. Two bodies 𝐴 and 𝐵 have masses 2 𝑘𝑔 and 4 𝑘𝑔, respectively, and they
are separated by 2 𝑚. On their connecting line, a body 𝐶 of mass 1 𝑘𝑔 is
placed so that the gravitational force on 𝐶 is zero. Determine the distance
of 𝐶 from 𝐴. (Ignore gravitational forces with everything else)
a) 0.83 𝑚 b) 1 𝑚 c) 0.67 𝑚 d) 1.33 𝑚
Ans: (a)
𝑟 2
Solution: Distance from 𝐶 to 𝐴, 𝑥 = 𝑚
= 4
= 0.83 𝑚
√ 𝑚𝐵 +1 √ +1
𝐴 2

25. A sphere of 10 𝑔𝑚 is placed at a height of 1.2 𝑚 high from the ground. It

falls from there (with initial zero velocity) along a slanted piece of wood
and its velocity is 4 𝑚/𝑠 when it reaches the ground. Determine the work
done by friction as it falls.
a) 0.08 𝐽 b) 0.0376 𝐽 c) 0.197 𝐽 d) 0.215 𝐽
Ans: (c)
1
Solution: Work done by friction = 𝑚𝑔ℎ + 2 𝑚𝑣 2
10 1 10
=( × 9.8 × 1.2) + ( × × 42 )
1000 2 1000

= 0.197 𝐽
26. A well is filled in with water. Its diameter is 4 𝑚 and its depth is 12 𝑚. A
pump can evacuate all the water from the well in 20 minutes. Determine
the power of the pump.
a) 14.78 𝐾𝑊 b) 17.73 𝐾𝑊 c) 7.39 𝐾𝑊 d) 8.87 𝐾𝑊
Ans: (a)
𝑚𝑔ℎ 𝑣𝜌𝑔ℎ 𝜋𝑟 2 𝑙𝜌𝑔ℎ
Solution: 𝑃 = = =
𝑡 𝑡 𝑡
4 2
𝜋 ×(2) ×12×103 ×9.8×12
= 20×60

∴ 𝑃 = 14.78 𝐾𝑊
27. An object is tied to the end of a spring and it is undergoing simple
harmonic motion with an amplitude of 12 𝑐𝑚 and a period of 1.7 𝑠𝑒𝑐.
Determine the maximum acceleration.
a) 0.68 𝑚𝑠 −2 b) 0.44 𝑚𝑠 −2 c) 1.2 𝑚𝑠 −2 d) 1.64 𝑚𝑠 −2
Ans: (d)
2𝜋 2 2𝜋 2 12
Solution: 𝑎𝑚𝑎𝑥 = 𝜔 2 𝐴 = ( 𝑇 ) × 𝐴 = (1.7) × 100

∴ 𝑎𝑚𝑎𝑥 = 1.64 𝑚𝑠 −2
28. A spring has the property that it changes its length by 10 𝑐𝑚 if 100 𝑁 force
is applied to the spring. This spring is used in a test. In this test, an object of
1.5 𝑘𝑔 is tied to the spring and it is undergoing a simple harmonic motion.
Determine the frequency of the motion in the test.
a) 4.11 𝐻𝑧 b) 8.42 𝐻𝑧 c) 3 𝐻𝑧 d) 25.82 𝐻𝑧
Ans: (a)
𝐹 100
Solution: 𝑘 = 𝑥 = 10/100 = 1000 𝑁𝑚−1

𝑚 0.5
∴ 𝑇 = 2𝜋√ 𝑘 = 2𝜋√1000 = 0.24 𝑠𝑒𝑐

1
∴𝑓= = 4.11 𝐻𝑧
𝑇
29. The volume of a gas is 1.8 𝑚3 at a pressure of 105 𝑃𝑎 and temperature of
25℃. It is compressed in an isothermal process to get a pressure of
5 × 105 𝑃𝑎. Determine the amount of heat released. (Gas constant
𝑅 = 8.314 𝐽𝑘 −1 𝑚𝑜𝑙−1 )
a) 180 𝐾𝐽 b) 126 𝐾𝐽 c) 290 𝐾𝐽 d) 145 𝐾𝐽
Ans: (c)
𝑃𝑉 1.8×105
Solution: 𝑛 = 𝑅𝑇 = 8.314×298 = 72.65 𝑚𝑜𝑙
𝑣
∴ 𝑊 = 𝑛𝑅𝑇 ln 𝑣2 𝑃1 𝑉1 = 𝑃2 𝑉2
1

0.36 1.8×105
= 72.65 × 8.314 × 298 × ln ⟹ 𝑉2 =
1.8 5×105

= −289691.7521 = −290 𝐾𝐽 ∴ 𝑉2 = 0.36 𝑚3

∴ Heat released = 290 𝐾𝐽
30. The charges 𝑄 and 4𝑄 are placed with a distance of 1 𝑚 between them.
From the charge 𝑄, determine the distance of the point on the connecting
line where the electric field intensity is zero.
1 1 1 3
a) 𝑚 b) 3 𝑚 c) 4 𝑚 d) 4 𝑚
2

Ans: (b)
𝑘×𝑞×1 𝑘×4𝑞×1
Solution: 𝑟2
= (1−𝑟)2

(1−𝑟)2
⟹ =4
𝑟2
1−𝑟
⟹ =2
𝑟
1
∴ 𝑟 = 3𝑚

31. Two capacitors are connected in series. Their capacitances are 4 𝜇𝐹 and
5 𝜇𝐹 µF. If they are connected to a source of 900 𝑣𝑜𝑙𝑡𝑠, determine the
stored energy.
a) 0.9 𝐽 b) 9 𝐽 c) 3.6 𝐽 d) 8.1 𝐽
Ans: (a)
 1 1 1
Solution: 𝐶 = 𝐶 + 𝐶
𝑒𝑞 1 2

1 1 1
⟹𝐶 = 4+5
𝑒𝑞

20
⟹ 𝐶𝑒𝑞 = 𝜇𝐹
9
1 1 20
∴ Energy = 2 𝐶𝑒𝑞 𝑣 2 = 2 × × 10−6 × (900)2 = 0.9 𝐽
9

32. Determine the logic gate equivalent to the following combination.

𝐴 𝑌
𝐵

a) 𝑁𝑂𝑇 gate b) 𝑁𝐴𝑁𝐷 gate c) 𝑂𝑅 gate d) 𝑋𝑂𝑅 gate

Ans: (c)
Solution: 𝑁𝐴𝑁𝐷 𝑁𝐴𝑁𝐷

𝐴 𝑌 = 𝐴+𝐵
𝐵 𝑂𝑅 𝐺𝐴𝑇𝐸

33. Determine the current through 5 𝑜ℎ𝑚 resistor.

10 𝑉 10 𝑜ℎ𝑚 ⧘ ⧘ 20 𝑜ℎ𝑚 40 𝑉
⧘

5 𝑜ℎ𝑚

a) 0.2 𝑎𝑚𝑝 b) 0 𝑎𝑚𝑝 c) 6 𝑎𝑚𝑝 d) 1 𝑎𝑚𝑝

Ans: (b)
Solution: The given circuit is a short-circuit.
In a short-circuit current is 0 𝑎𝑚𝑝.
34. Find the current through 12 𝑜ℎ𝑚 resistor.
 4𝛺 12 𝛺

⧘ ⧘

⧘ ⧘ ⧘
𝑅1 𝑅4

⧘
𝐴 𝐵 𝐶
4 𝛺 𝑅2 6𝛺 𝑅3

16 𝑉 1𝛺
2 1
a) 𝑎𝑚𝑝 b) 2 𝑎𝑚𝑝 c) 2 𝑎𝑚𝑝 d) 1 𝑎𝑚𝑝
3

Ans: (a)
4×4
Solution: 𝑅𝑒𝑞(𝐴𝐵) = 4+4 = 2 Ω
12×6
𝑅𝑒𝑞(𝐶𝐷) = 12+6 = 4 Ω

∴ 𝑅𝑒𝑞 = 2 + 1 + 4 + 1 = 8 Ω
𝐼 = 𝐼1 + 𝐼2 = 1 + 1 = 2𝐴
∴ 𝐼1 = 1𝐴 & 𝐼2 = 1𝐴
∴ 𝐼3 × 12 = 𝐼4 × 6
⟹ 𝐼4 = 2𝐼3
2
But, 2 = 𝐼3 + 𝐼4 ⟹ 𝐼3 = 3 𝐴

35. A 2 𝑉 battery is connected between 𝐴 and 𝐵. If the positive terminal is

connected to 𝐴, the current through the battery is 𝐼1 . If the negative
terminal is connected to 𝐴, the current through the battery is 𝐼2. Determine
the difference between the values of 𝐼1 and 𝐼2.(Assume diodes are ideal)

𝐷1
10 𝛺
⧘ ⧘

02 𝛺

𝐷2

𝐴 𝐵
a) 0.1 𝑎𝑚𝑝 b) 0.2 𝑎𝑚𝑝 c) 1 𝑎𝑚𝑝 d) 0 𝑎𝑚𝑝
Ans: (a)
𝑉 2
Solution: 𝐼1 = 𝑅 = 10 = 0.2 𝐴
1

𝑉 2
𝐼2 = = = 0.1 𝐴
𝑅2 20

∴ ∆𝐼 = 𝐼1 − 𝐼2 = 0.2 − 0.1 = 0.1 𝐴

English
Choose the appropriate word for the blank space to complete the sentence
of the following passage (Question 159 − 163):
Ibn al-Haytham's discoveries in optics and vision 159. ______ centuries of
misunderstanding. In his experiments, be observed that light coming
through a tiny hole travelled in straight lines and projected an image onto
the opposite wall.
But he realized that light entering the eye was only the first step in seeing.
He built on the work of Greek physician Galen who had 160. ________ a
detailed description of the eye and the optic pathways. Today the oldest-
known drawing of the nervous system is from Ibn al-Haytham's
𝐵𝑜𝑜𝑘 𝑜𝑓 𝑂𝑝𝑡𝑖𝑐𝑠, in which the eyes and optic nerves are illustrated.
Ibn al-Haytham also subscribed to a method of empirical analysis to
accompany theoretical postulates that is similar in certain ways to the
scientific method we know today. He realized that the senses were prone
to error, and he devised methods of verification, testing and
experimentation to 161. ______ the truth of the natural phenomena he
perceived. Up until this time, the study of physical phenomena had been an
abstract activity with occasional experiments.
After his death, Ibn al-Haytham's writings were more 162. ________ in Latin
than Arabic. The only significant work in Arabic that built on Ibn al-
Haytham's ideas was produced in the early part of the fourteenth century
(in present day Iran) by Kamal al-Din al-Farisi, who was himself a brilliant
scientific thinker.
When Ibn al-Haytham's 𝐵𝑜𝑜𝑘 𝑜𝑓 𝑂𝑝𝑡𝑖𝑐𝑠 was translated into Latin, it had
great influence and was widely studied. It was published as a print edition
in 1572 so that it could be made more easily available. The Polish
astronomer Johannes Hevelius 163. _______ to honor Ibn al-Haytham,
 alongside Galileo, in his most famous work on the Moon,
𝑆𝑎𝑙𝑒𝑛𝑔𝑟𝑎𝑝ℎ𝑖𝑎 𝑝𝑢𝑏𝑙𝑖𝑠ℎ𝑒𝑑 𝑖𝑛 1647.
36. A) exaggerated B) overturned C) mimicked D) portrayed
Ans: (b)
37. A) concealed B) predicted C) provided D) refused
Ans: (c)
38. A) unearth B) dilute C) inform D) popularize
Ans: (a)
39. A) disparaged B) debated C) acknowledged D) prominent
Ans: (d)
40. A) negated B) decided C) relented D) refurbished
Ans: (b)
Choose the word or phrase which is most nearly opposite of the meaning of
the given word (Question 164 − 168);
41. Modest_
A) Unhappy B) Conceited C) Sullen D) Glum
Ans: (b)
42. Tenacious_
A) Persistent B) Relentless C) Steadfast D) Yielding
Ans: (b)
43. Raze_
A) Comfort B) Ease C) Ruin D) Build
Ans: (d)
44. Impetuous_
A) Sensible B) Arguable C) Tangible D) Dense
Ans: (a)
45. Exodus_
 A) Influx B) Evacuation C) Return D) Dense
Ans: (a)
Identify the correct 𝑠𝑦𝑛𝑜𝑛𝑦𝑚 by looking for word roots, prefixes, suffixes.
Choose the word that means the same or about the same as the italicized
word (Question 169 − 173):
46. Another year of 𝑝𝑒𝑛𝑢𝑟𝑦...
A) agony B) distress C) extreme poverty D) disaster
Ans: (c)
47. … 𝑑𝑖𝑠𝑝𝑎𝑟𝑎𝑔𝑖𝑛𝑔 remarks.
A) discouraging B) desperate C) disappointing D) derogatory
Ans: (a)
48. …… in 𝑟𝑒𝑡𝑟𝑜𝑠𝑝𝑒𝑐𝑡.
A) admiration B) view of the past C) anticipation D) artistic balance
Ans: (b)
49. … an 𝑒𝑔𝑟𝑒𝑔𝑖𝑜𝑢𝑠 error.
A) outstandingly bad B) deliberate C) irreparable D) unnecessary
Ans: (a)
50. A 𝑚𝑖𝑠𝑎𝑛𝑡ℎ𝑟𝑜𝑝𝑒...
A) hater B) arrogant C) kind D) loving
Ans: (a)
CHEMISTRY
51. 200 𝑚𝐿 0.2𝑀 𝐾𝑂𝐻 and 50𝑚𝐿 0.3𝑀 𝐻2 𝑆𝑂4 were mixed in a vessel.
Calculate the 𝑝𝐻 of the mixture.
a) 1.39 b) 0.69 c) 12.61 d) 0.52
Ans: (c)
200 50
(1×1000×0.2)−(2×1000×0.3)
Solution: [𝑂𝐻 ]− = 200+50
1000

∴ [𝑂𝐻]− = 0.04
 ∴ 𝑃𝑂𝐻 = − log[𝑂𝐻]− = − log(0.04) = 1.39
∴ 𝑃𝐻 = 14 − 1.39 = 12.61
52. According to the following figure:

𝑮𝒂𝒔 𝑨: 𝑮𝒂𝒔 𝑩:
1.0 𝑔, 1.2 𝑔,
760 𝑚𝑚(ℎ𝑔) 770 𝑚𝑚(ℎ𝑔)
300 𝑚𝐿 400 𝑚𝐿

i. Gas 𝐴 has a molecular mass of 82.0 𝑔/𝑚𝑜𝑙

ii. Gas 𝐵 has a molecular mass of 72.84 𝑔/𝑚𝑜𝑙.
iii. Gas 𝐵 gas has a higher diffusion rate than Gas 𝐴.
53. Which of the following is correct?
a) 𝑖 and 𝑖𝑖 only b) 𝑖𝑖 and 𝑖𝑖𝑖 only c) 𝑖 and 𝑖𝑖𝑖 only d) 𝑖, 𝑖𝑖 and 𝑖𝑖𝑖
Ans: (d)
Solution:
1
𝑚
𝑅𝑇 300 ×0.0821×298
𝑃𝑀 𝑑𝑅𝑇 𝑣 1000
i. 𝑑 = ⟹𝑀= = = 760 = 82 𝑔/𝑚𝑜𝑙 [𝑎𝑝𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑥]
𝑅𝑇 𝑃 𝑃
760

1.2
400 ×0.0821×298
1000
ii. 𝑑 = = 760 = 72.84𝑔/𝑚𝑜𝑙 [𝑎𝑝𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑥]
760

1
iii. 𝑟 ∝ ; 𝑀𝐴 > 𝑀𝐵 ∴ 𝑟𝐵 > 𝑟𝐴
√𝑀

54. The solubility product of 𝐴𝑔𝐶𝑙 is 1.0 × 10−10 at 25℃. What will be its
solubility in 0.1𝑀 𝑁𝑎𝐶𝑙 solution at this temperature?
a) 1.0 × 10−5 𝑚𝑜𝑙𝑒/𝑙𝑖𝑡𝑒𝑟 b) 1.7 × 10−10 𝑚𝑜𝑙𝑒/𝑙𝑖𝑡𝑒𝑟
c) 1.0 × 10−9 𝑚𝑜𝑙𝑒/𝑙𝑖𝑡𝑒𝑟 d) 1.0 × 10−11 𝑚𝑜𝑙𝑒/𝑙𝑖𝑡𝑒𝑟
Ans: (c)
 𝐾𝑠𝑝
Solution: 𝑆 = 𝐶𝑥

1×10−10
∴𝑆= = 1 × 10−9 𝑚𝑜𝑙𝑒/𝑙𝑖𝑡𝑒𝑟
(0.1)1

55. Which of the following statements is correct?

a) The presence of different salts of 𝐶𝑎2+ , 𝑀𝑔2+ and 𝐹𝑒 2+ in water is
termed as hardness of water.
b) Temporary hardness is due to presence of 𝐶𝑙− , 𝑁𝑂3− , 𝑆𝑂42− salts of
𝐶𝑎2+ , 𝑀𝑔2+ and 𝐹𝑒 2+ in water.
c) Permanent hardness is due to the presence of 𝐻𝐶𝑂3− salts of
𝐶𝑎2+ , 𝑀𝑔2+ and 𝐹𝑒 2+ in water.
d) Both hardness can be removed by simple boiling of water.
Ans: (d)
Solution: Both hardness can be removed by simple boiling of water.
56. Which of the following reactions is wrong?
a) Aldol condensation reaction
2𝐶𝐻3 − 𝐶𝐻𝑂 → 𝐶𝐻3 − 𝐶𝐻(𝑂𝐻) − 𝐶𝐻2 − 𝐶𝐻𝑂
b) Cannizzaro reaction
50% 𝑁𝑎𝑂𝐻 (20℃−30℃)
2𝐻 − 𝐶𝐻𝑂 → 𝐶𝐻3 − 𝑂𝐻 + 𝐻𝐶𝑂𝑂𝑂𝑁𝑎
c) Clemmensen reaction
𝑍𝑛.𝐻𝑔+𝐶𝑜𝑛.𝐻𝐶𝑙
𝑅 − 𝐶𝐻𝑂 → 𝑅 − 𝐶𝐻3 + 𝐻2 𝑂
d) Wurtz's reaction
𝑅 − 𝑀𝑔𝑋 + 𝐻 − 𝑂𝐻 → 𝑅 − 𝐻 + 𝑀𝑔(𝑂𝐻 )𝐶𝑙
Ans: (d)
Solution: Wurtz’s reaction [𝑅 − 𝑀𝑔𝑋 + 𝐻 − 𝑂𝐻 → 𝑅 − 𝐻 + 𝑀𝑔(𝑂𝐻)𝐶𝑙]
↳ This is Grignard Reaction
57. In the reaction 4𝐹𝑒 + 3𝑂2 → 4𝐹𝑒 3+ + 6𝑂2− which one of the following
statements is incorrect?
a) It is a redox reaction. b) Metallic 𝐹𝑒 is reduced to 𝐹𝑒 3+.
b) c) 𝐹𝑒 3+ is an oxidizing agent. d) Metallic iron is a reducing agent.
 Ans: (c)
Solution: 𝐹𝑒 3+ is an oxidizing agent. [Here, oxygen is the oxidizing agent]
58. When 0.75 𝐴 electricity passed through a metal salt solution for 45 𝑚𝑖𝑛,
then 0.6662 𝑔𝑚 of cathode increased. If the valency of metal is 2.0 then
what is the atomic mass of that metal?
a) 32.5 b) 63.5 c) 16.5 d) 8.5
Ans: (b)
𝑖𝑡 𝑤 𝑖𝑡
Solution: 𝑛 = 𝑒𝐹 ⟹ 𝑀 = 𝑒𝐹
0.6662
⟹𝑀= 0.75×45×60
2×96500

∴ 𝑀 = 63.5
59. Nitrogen reacts with hydrogen to form ammonia.
𝑁2 (𝑔) + 3𝐻2 (𝑔) = 2𝑁𝐻3 (𝑔)
The pressure exerted by this mixture of hydrogen, nitrogen and ammonia
at constant temperature is 2.000 × 107 𝑃𝑎. Under these conditions, the
partial pressure of nitrogen is 1.490 × 107 𝑃𝑎, and the partial pressure of
hydrogen is 0.400 × 107 𝑃𝑎. Calculate the value of 𝐾𝑝 , for this reaction.
a) 0.110 × 10−14 𝑃𝑎−2 b) 1.27 × 10−15 𝑃𝑎−2
c) 0.0560 × 10−14 𝑃𝑎−2 d) 9.1 × 10−15 𝑃𝑎−2
Ans: (b)
Solution: 𝑃𝑁𝐻3 = (2 × 107 ) − (1.490 × 107 + 0.400 × 107 )
= 1.10 × 106 𝑃𝑎
𝑃𝑁𝐻3 2
∴ 𝐾𝑝 = 𝑃
𝑁2 × 𝑃𝐻2 3

(1.10×106 )2
= 1.490×107 × (0.400×107 )3

∴ 𝐾𝑝 = 1.27 × 10−15 𝑃𝑎 −2
60. When chlorine and hot concentrated aqueous sodium hydroxide are mixed
the following reaction take place:
 3𝐶𝑙2 (𝑎𝑞 ) + 6𝑁𝑎𝑂𝐻 (𝑎𝑞 ) → 5𝑁𝑎𝐶𝑙(𝑎𝑞 ) + 𝑁𝑎𝐶𝑙𝑂3 + 3𝐻2 𝑂(𝑙)
The name of the above reaction is:
a) Displacement reaction b) Oxidation reaction
c) Disproportion d) Reduction reaction
Ans: (c)
Solution: Disproportion reaction
61. Which of the following elements has the same number of neutrons as
Nickel−58?
a) Cobalt - 60 b) Iron- 56 c) Zinc- 64 d) Copper- 63
Ans: (b)
Solution: Iron- 56 [neutron of nickel- 58 = 58 − 28 = 30 &
neutron of iron- 56 = 56 − 26 = 30]
62. What volume of 0.1𝑀 hydrochloric acid (𝐻𝐶𝑙) is needed to react with
25𝑚𝐿 of 0.2𝑀sodium hydroxide (𝑁𝑎𝑂𝐻)?
a) 50 𝑚𝐿 b) 25 𝑚𝐿 c) 12.5 𝑚𝐿 d) 100 𝑚𝐿
Ans: (a)
25×0.2
Solution: 𝑉1 𝑆1 = 𝑉2 𝑆2 ⟹ 𝑉1 = 0.1

∴ 𝑉1 = 50 𝑚𝐿
𝑍𝑛𝐶𝑙2
63. 𝑅 − 𝑂𝐻 + 𝐻𝐶𝑙 → 𝑋 + 𝐻2 𝑂; 𝑋 Compound is:
i. Volatile
ii. Liquid at room temperature
iii. Harmful to body
Which of the following is correct?
a) 𝑖 & 𝑖𝑖 b) 𝑖𝑖 & 𝑖𝑖𝑖 c) 𝑖 & 𝑖𝑖𝑖 d) all above
Ans: (c)
Solution: 𝑖 & 𝑖𝑖𝑖 [ 𝑋 compound is halo-alkane; 𝑅 − 𝐶𝑙]
64. Which of the following is the product of the following reaction:
𝐶𝐻3 𝐶𝐻2 𝐶𝐻2𝑂𝐻 + 𝐻2 𝑆𝑂4 ?
 a) 𝐶𝐻3 𝐶𝐻2 𝐶𝐻2 𝑆𝑂4 𝐻 b) 𝐶𝐻3 𝐶𝐻2 𝐶𝐻2 𝑂𝐻𝑆𝑂3
c) 𝐶𝐻3 𝐶𝐻2 𝐶𝐻2 𝑂𝑆𝑂3 𝐻 d) 𝐶𝐻3 𝐶𝐻2 𝐶𝐻2 𝑆𝑂3 𝐻
Ans: (c)
Solution: 𝐶𝐻3 𝐶𝐻2 𝐶𝐻2 𝑂𝐻 + 𝐻2 𝑆𝑂4 → 𝐶𝐻3 𝐶𝐻2 𝐶𝐻2 𝑂𝑆𝑂3 𝐻
65. How many moles of 𝐶𝑂2 are produced when 2 moles of 𝐶3 𝐻8, react with
excess 𝑂2 in the following reaction? 𝐶3 𝐻8 + 5𝑂2 → 3𝐶𝑂2 + 4𝐻2 𝑂
a) 2 𝑚𝑜𝑙𝑒𝑠 b) 6 𝑚𝑜𝑙𝑒𝑠 c) 10 𝑚𝑜𝑙𝑒𝑠 d) 15 𝑚𝑜𝑙𝑒𝑠
Ans: (b)
Solution: 1 𝑚𝑜𝑙𝑒 𝐶3 𝐻8 produces → 3 𝑚𝑜𝑙𝑒𝑠 𝐶𝑂2
∴ 2 𝑚𝑜𝑙𝑒𝑠 𝐶3 𝐻8 produces → (3 × 2) 𝑚𝑜𝑙𝑒𝑠 𝐶𝑂2
= 6 𝑚𝑜𝑙𝑒𝑠 𝐶𝑂2
66. In a nickel-cadmium battery, which of the following reactions occurs at the
anode during discharge?
a) 𝐶𝑑 (𝑠) + 2𝑂𝐻 − (𝑎𝑞 ) → 𝐶𝑑(𝑂𝐻)2 (𝑠) + 2𝑒 −
b) 𝑁𝑖 (𝑂𝐻)2 (𝑠) + 𝐻2 𝑂(𝑙) + 𝑒 − → 𝑁𝑖𝑂𝑂𝐻 (𝑠) + 𝑂𝐻− (𝑎𝑞)
c) 𝑁𝑖 (𝑂𝐻)2 (𝑠) + 2𝑒 − → 𝑁𝑖 (𝑠) + 2𝑂𝐻− (𝑎𝑞)
d) 𝐶𝑑 (𝑂𝐻)2 (𝑠) + 2𝑒 − → 𝐶𝑑 (𝑠) + 2𝑂𝐻− (𝑎𝑞)
Ans: (a)
Solution: 𝐶𝑑 (𝑠) + 2𝑂𝐻− (𝑎𝑞 ) → 𝐶𝑑 (𝑂𝐻)2 (𝑠) + 2𝑒 − [Anode reaction]
MATHEMATICS
𝑥+𝑦 𝑥 𝑦
67. | 𝑥 𝑥+𝑧 𝑧 | =?
𝑦 𝑧 𝑦+𝑧
a) 4𝑥𝑦𝑧 b) 0 c) 1 d) 𝑥𝑦 + 𝑦𝑧 + 𝑧𝑥
Ans: (a)
𝑥+𝑦 𝑥 𝑦 3 1 2
Solution: | 𝑥 𝑥+𝑧 𝑧 | = |1 4 3| = 24
𝑦 𝑧 𝑦+𝑧 2 3 5
∴ 4𝑥𝑦𝑧 = 4 × 1 × 2 × 3 = 24 ∴ 4𝑥𝑦𝑧 [Option test]
68. If the following vectors are coplanar, find the value of ′𝑎′ .
 ⃗⃗⃗
𝐴 = 𝑖̂ + 𝑗̂ − 𝑎𝑘̂
⃗⃗⃗
𝐵 = 2𝑖̂ − 𝑗̂ + 3𝑘̂
⃗⃗⃗
𝐴 = −𝑖̂ + 2𝑗̂ − 𝑘̂
a) 1 b) −1 c) −2 d) 2
Ans: (c)
Solution: A/Q,
1 1 −𝑎
| 2 −1 3 | = 0
−1 2 −1
⟹ 1{1 − 6} − 1{−2 + 3} − 𝑎{4 − 1} = 0
⟹ −5 − 1 − 3𝑎 = 0
∴ 𝑎 = −2
69. If the coordinates of the ends of a diameter of a circle are (−2, 3) and
(3, 4) what is the equation of the circle?
a) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 𝑥 − 7𝑦 + 6 = 0 b) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 5𝑥 + 5𝑦 + 4 = 0
c) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 3𝑥 − 7𝑦 + 4 = 0 d) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 5𝑥 − 5𝑦 + 7 = 0
Ans: (a)
Solution: Equation of circle: (𝑥 − 𝑥1 )(𝑥 − 𝑥2 ) + (𝑦 − 𝑦1 )(𝑦 − 𝑦2 ) = 0
⟹ (𝑥 + 2)(𝑥 − 3) + (𝑦 − 3)(𝑦 − 4)) = 0
⟹ 𝑥2 − 3𝑥 + 2𝑥 − 6 + 𝑦2 − 4𝑦 − 3𝑦 + 12 = 0
⟹ 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 𝑥 − 7𝑦 + 6 = 0
70. How many numbers greater than 4000 can be formed with the digits
0, 3, 5, 6, 8 without repetitions of any digit in any number?
a) 192 b) 72 c) 96 d) 168
Ans: (d)
Solution: Without repetition of digit we can form 4- digit number & 5- digit
numbers greater than 4000.
4- digit numbers formed greater than 4000 must start with a digit greater
than 4 (5,6,8 are the choices). So, we have 4 choices is for second digit, 3
choices for third digit, 2 choices is for fourth digit. ∴ we can form =
(3 × 4 × 3 × 2) = 72 digits.
 Again, 5 digit number formed will be greater than 4000. We have choice 4
choices (3, 5, 6, 8) for first digit. Then, we have 4 choices for second digit, 3
choices for third digit, 2 choices is for fourth digit. ∴ we can form =
(4 × 4 × 3 × 2) = 96 digits.
∴ Total = (72 + 96) = 168
71. In how many ways can a selection of three consonants and two vowels be
made from the letters of the word "𝐿𝑂𝐺𝐴𝑅𝐼𝑇𝐻𝑀𝑆" ?
a) 105 b) 35 c) 115 d) None
Ans: (a)
Solution: 𝐿𝑂𝐺𝐴𝑅𝐼𝑇𝐻𝑀𝑆 → 3 vowel. 7 consonants.
∴ Selection: = 7𝐶3 . 3𝐶2
= 35 × 3 = 105
72. If 3𝑠𝑒𝑐 𝜃 + 8 = 10𝑠𝑒𝑐 2 (𝜃), ), then what is the value of tan(𝜃)?
4( )
1 1 1
a) ±1, ± b) ±1 c) ± d) ±1, ±
√3 √3 √2

Ans: (a)
Solution: 3𝑠𝑒𝑐 4 𝜃 − 10𝑠𝑒𝑐 2 𝜃 + 8 = 0
⟹ 3𝑥 2 − 10𝑥 + 8 = 0 [𝑥 = 𝑠𝑒𝑐 2 𝜃]
4
∴ 𝑥 = 2, 3
4
⟹ 𝑠𝑒𝑐 2 𝜃 = 2 ⟹ 𝑠𝑒𝑐 2 𝜃 = 3
4
⟹ 1 + 𝑡𝑎𝑛2 𝜃 = 2 ⟹ 𝑡𝑎𝑛2 𝜃 = 3 − 1
1
⟹ tan 𝜃 = ±1 ∴ tan 𝜃 = ±
√3

73. Find the area bounded by 𝑦 2 = 16𝑥 and 𝑦 = 𝑥.

32 256 52 128
a) 𝑠𝑞. 𝑢𝑛𝑖𝑡 b) 𝑠𝑞. 𝑢𝑛𝑖𝑡 c) 𝑠𝑞. 𝑢𝑛𝑖𝑡 d) 𝑠𝑞. 𝑢𝑛𝑖𝑡
3 3 3 3

Ans: (d) 𝑌

Solution: 𝑥 2 = 16𝑥 ⟹ 𝑥 = 0, 16
16 𝑥 = 16
∴ 𝐴𝑟𝑒𝑎 = ∫0 (𝑦1 − 𝑦2 )𝑑𝑥
𝑋
16 𝑋′
= ∫0 (4√𝑥 − 𝑥)𝑑𝑥
 128
= 𝑠𝑞. 𝑢𝑛𝑖𝑡 𝑌′
3

74. The coefficient of the term independent of 𝑥 in the expansion

1 10
(2𝑥 + 6𝑥) is
25 27 28 26
a) b) 28 c) 27 d) 25
26

Ans: (c)
1 𝛾
Solution: General term = 10𝐶𝛾 (2𝑥)10−𝛾 . (6𝑥)

Term independent of 𝑥, 𝑥 10−𝛾 . 𝑥 −𝛾 = 𝑥 𝑜

⟹ 10 − 2𝛾 = 0
∴𝛾=5
1 5 28
∴ Co-efficient of term = 10𝐶5 (2)5 . (6) = 27

75. Find the eccentricity of the ellipse 16𝑥 2 + 25𝑦 2 = 400.

1 2 4 3
a) b) 3 c) 5 d) 5
3

Ans: (d)

𝑏2 16 3
Solution: 𝑒 = √1 − = √1 − =
𝑎2 25 5

76. Three forces 4𝑁, 3𝑁 and 6𝑁 act at a point in the direction parallel to the
sides 𝐴𝐵, 𝐵𝐶 and 𝐶𝐴 of an equilateral triangle 𝐴𝐵𝐶 respectively. Find their
resultant.
a) √7 𝑁 b) √6 𝑁 c) √5 𝑁 d) √3 𝑁
Ans: (a)
Solution: 𝐹1𝑥 = 3𝑁
𝐹1𝑦 = 0𝑁
𝐹2𝑥 = −6 cos 60 ° = 3𝑁
𝐹2𝑦 = 6 sin 60 ° = 3√3𝑁
 𝐹3𝑥 = −4 sin 30 ° = −2𝑁
𝐹3𝑦 = −4 cos 30 ° = −2√3𝑁
∴ 𝐹𝑥 = 𝐹1𝑥 + 𝐹2𝑥 + 𝐹3𝑥 = 3 − 3 − 2 = −2𝑁
∴ 𝐹𝑦 = 𝐹1𝑦 + 𝐹2𝑦 + 𝐹3𝑦 = 0 + 3√3 − 2√3 = √3 𝑁

∴ 𝐹 = √𝐹𝑥 2 + 𝐹𝑦 2 = √(−2)2 + (√3)2 = √7𝑁

77. A particle 𝐴 is in equilibrium under the following forces as shown below.

Find the value of 𝑇.
𝑇
−−−

45° 90°
−−−−−−−
𝐴 𝑃

a) 𝑊 − √2𝑃 b) 𝑊 − 𝑃 c) √2𝑊 d) 𝑊 + 𝑃
Ans: (b)
Solution: 𝑋: 𝑃𝑐𝑜𝑠 0° + 𝑇𝑐𝑜𝑠 90° + 𝑆𝑐𝑜𝑠 135° + 𝑊𝑐𝑜𝑠 270° = 0
3
⟹𝑃=
√2

𝑌: 𝑃𝑠𝑖𝑛 0° + 𝑇𝑠𝑖𝑛 90° + 𝑆𝑠𝑖𝑛 135° + 𝑊𝑠𝑖𝑛 270° = 0

3
⟹𝑇+ −𝑊 =0
√2
 𝑆
⟹𝑇=𝑊− =𝑊−𝑃
√2

78. A particle starts from rest and travelled 192𝑚 before coming to the rest
again. Initially, it travelled with acceleration of 25𝑚/𝑠 2 and then
retardation of 5 𝑚/𝑠 2 . Find the maximum velocity of the particle.
a) 10 𝑚/𝑠 b) 60 𝑚/𝑠 c) 50 𝑚/𝑠 d) 40 𝑚/𝑠
Ans: Blank
79. Three cards are drawn at random from a pack of 52 cards. Find the
probability that the three cards may be King.
1 1 1 1
a) b) 4032 c) 5525 d) 4608
2304

Ans: (c)
Solution: 𝑛(𝑠) = 52𝐶3 = 22100
𝑛(𝐴) = 4𝐶3 = 4
𝑛(𝐴) 4 1
∴ 𝑃(𝐴) = = 22100 = 5525
𝑛 (𝑠 )

80. A projectile was thrown with 45 degree from the ground at a velocity of
44.3 𝑚/𝑠. Calculate the vertical position (with one decimal place) of the
projectile at a horizontal distance of100 𝑚.
a) 40.1 𝑚 b) 50.0 𝑚 c) 60.5 𝑚 d) 70.4 𝑚
Ans: (b)
Solution: 𝑥 = 𝑢𝑐𝑜𝑠𝛼 𝑡
100
⟹ 𝑡 = 44.3 cos 45° = 3.192 𝑠𝑒𝑐
1 1
∴ 𝑦 = 𝑢𝑠𝑖𝑛𝛼 𝑡 − 2 𝑔𝑡 2 = 44.3 sin 45° × 3.192 − 2 × 9.8 × (3.192)2

∴ 50.0 𝑚
1 0 −𝑘
81. Let, 𝐴 = | 2 1 3 | is an invertible matrix. Then the value of 𝑘 is_
𝑘 0 1
a) 1 b) 0 c) −1 d) ℝ
Ans: (d)
 1 0 −𝑘
Solution: |𝐴| = 0 ⟹ | 2 1 3 |=0
𝑘 0 1
⟹ 1 + 𝑘 2 = 0 Which is n… for cell real 𝑘.
∴ 𝐴 is invertible when 𝑘 = ℝ
82. If 𝑝 and 𝑞(≠ 0) are the roots of the equation 𝑥 2 + 𝑝𝑥 + 𝑞 = 0, then is find
the least value of 𝑥 2 + 𝑝𝑥 + 𝑞 where 𝑥 ∈ ℝ?
3 9 3 1
a) − 4 b) − 4 c) 4 d) 2

Ans: (b)
−𝑏2 +4𝑎𝑐 −𝑝2 +4×1×𝑞 4𝑞−𝑝2
Solution: 𝑦𝑚𝑖𝑛 = = =
4𝑎 4×1 4

∴ 𝑝 + 𝑞 = −𝑝 & 𝑝𝑞 = 𝑝
⟹ 𝑞 = −2𝑝 ⟹ 𝑝 = 1 [∴ 𝑞 ≠ 0]
∴ 𝑞 = −2
4×(−2)−12 9
∴ 𝑦𝑚𝑖𝑛 = = −4
4

83. If the difference between the roots of the equation 𝑥 2 + 𝑚𝑥 + 1 = 0 is

less than 0 then the set of possible values of 𝑚 is_
a) 𝑚 ∈ (−2, 2) b) 𝑚 ∈ (−3, 3) c) 𝑚 ∈ [−2, 2] d) 𝑚 ∈ [−3, 3]
Ans: (a)
Solution: 𝛼 + 𝛽 = −𝑚 & 𝛼𝛽 = 1

∴ |𝛼 + 𝛽| = √(𝛼 + 𝛽)2 − 4𝛼𝛽 = √𝑚2 − 4

Since, |𝛼 + 𝛽| < 0

⟹ √𝑚2 − 4 < 0
⟹ 𝑚2 − 4 < 0
⟹ 𝑚2 < 4
⟹ −2 < 𝑚 < 2 ∴ 𝑚 𝜖 (−2, 2)
 42
84. If (√3 + 𝑖) = 420 (𝑝 + 𝑞𝑖), then the value of 𝑝2 + 𝑞 2 is equal to
a) 16 b) 9 c) 14 d) None of these
Ans: (a)
−1+𝑖 √3 𝑖 2 +𝑖√3
Solution: 𝜔 = =
2 2
2𝜔
⟹ √3 + 𝑖 = = −2𝜔𝑖
𝑖
42
∴ (√3 + 𝑖) = (−2𝜔𝑖)42 = 242 . 𝜔 42 . 𝑖 42
= −242 × 1
= 240 × (−4 + 0𝑖)
= 420 × (𝑝 + 𝑞𝑖)
∴ 𝑝 = −4, 𝑞 = 0
∴ 𝑝2 + 𝑞 2 = (−4)2 + 02 = 16
85. The equation 𝑥 + 2𝑦 − 8 = 0 and 2𝑥 + 4𝑦 + 8 = 0 are representing the
two sides of a square. What is the area of the square?
121 144 81 64
a) 𝑠𝑞. 𝑢𝑛𝑖𝑡 b) 𝑠𝑞. 𝑢𝑛𝑖𝑡 c) 𝑠𝑞. 𝑢𝑛𝑖𝑡 d) 𝑠𝑞. 𝑢𝑛𝑖𝑡
5 5 5 5

Ans: (b)
|𝑐−𝑑|
Solution: Distance between two sides =
√𝑎2 + 𝑏2

−8−4 12√5
=| |=
√12 + 22 5
2
12√5 144
∴ Area & Square = ( ) = 𝑠𝑞. 𝑢𝑛𝑖𝑡
5 5

86. Two tangents of the circle 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 4 at points 𝐴 and 𝐵 intersect at

𝑃(−4, 0). What is the area of quadrilateral 𝑃𝐴𝑂𝐵, where 𝑂 is the center of
the circle?
a) 2√3 𝑠𝑞. 𝑢𝑛𝑖𝑡 b) 4√3 𝑠𝑞. 𝑢𝑛𝑖𝑡 c) 16√3 𝑠𝑞. 𝑢𝑛𝑖𝑡 d) none of these
Ans: (b)
𝐴
Solution: 𝑂𝑃 = 4, 𝑂𝐴 = 𝑂𝐵 = 2 2
𝑃
𝑂 4
2
𝐵
 𝐴𝑃 = 𝐵𝑃 = 2√3
1
∴ Area = 2 × 2 × 2 × 2√3

= 4√3 𝑠𝑞. 𝑢𝑛𝑖𝑡

87. Circles are drawn with diameter being any focal chord of the parabola
𝑦 2 − 4𝑥 + 4𝑦 − 8 = 0 will always touch a fixed line, its equation is
2
a) 𝑥 + 3 = 0 b) 𝑥 − 7 = 0 c) 𝑥 + 4 = 0 d) none of these

Ans: (c)
Solution: 𝑦 2 − 4𝑥 + 4𝑦 − 8 = 0
⟹ 𝑦 2 + 4𝑦 = 4𝑥 + 8
⟹ 𝑦 2 + 2.2𝑦 + 4 = 4𝑥 + 8 + 4
⟹ (𝑦 + 2)2 = 4(𝑥 + 3)
Equation of directrix ∴ 𝑥 + 1 = 0
⟹𝑥+3+1=0
⟹𝑥+4=0
𝑥2 𝑦2 𝑥2 𝑦2
88. If the foci of the ellipse 121 + 𝑏2 = 1 and the hyperbola 64 + 36 = 1
coincide, What is the value of 𝑏 2 ?
a) 21 b) 7 c) 12 d) none of these
Ans: (a)
𝑥2 𝑦2
Solution: + =1 ∴ 𝑎2 = 64 , 𝑏 2 = 36
64 36

36 5
∴ 𝑒 = √1 + 64 = 4

∴ foci of hyperbola = (±𝑎𝑒, 0) = (±10, 0)

𝑥2 𝑦2
Now, 121 + 𝑏2 = 1 ⟹ 𝑎2 = 121

Foci of ellipse = (±𝑎𝑒 ′ , 0) = (±11𝑒 ′ , 0)

 10 𝑏2
A/Q, 11𝑒 ′ = 10 ⟹ 𝑒 ′ = 11 ∴ 𝑒′2 = 1 − 𝑎2

10 2 𝑏2
⟹ (11) = 1 − 121 ⟹ 𝑏 2 = 21
𝑥
89. General solution of 1 + sin(𝑥)𝑠𝑖𝑛2 (2) = 0 is
𝜋 𝜋 𝜋
a) 𝑛𝜋 + 4 b) 2𝑛𝜋 + 4 c) 2𝑛𝜋 + 6 d) no solution

Ans: (d)
𝑥
Solution: 1 + sin 𝑥 + 𝑠𝑖𝑛2 2 = 0
𝑥
⟹ 2 + 2 sin 𝑥 𝑠𝑖𝑛2 = 0
2

⟹ 2 + sin 𝑥(1 − cos 𝑥) = 0

⟹ 4 + 2 sin 𝑥 − sin 2𝑥 = 0
⟹ sin 2𝑥 = 2 sin 𝑥 + 4
The above result is not possible for any value of 𝑥.
Hence, there is no solution.
√2−1 1
90. If in ∆𝐴𝐵𝐶, sin 𝐴 cos 𝐵 = and sin 𝐵 cos 𝐴 = , then the triangle is a)
√2 √2
isosceles b) right angled
c) equilateral d) right angled isosceles
Ans: (b)
Solution: Adding, sin(𝐴 + 𝐵) = 1
√2−2
Subfracting, sin(𝐴 − 𝐵) = = 1 − √2
√2
∴ 𝐴 + 𝐵 = 90°. So, right angled triangle.
32𝑥 − 23𝑥
91. lim is equal to
𝑥 →0 𝑥
3 3 5 9
a) log (4) b) log (2) c) log (4) d) log (8)

Ans: (d)
32𝑥 − 23𝑥
Solution: lim
𝑥→0 𝑥
 32𝑥 .log 3×(2) – 23𝑥 log 2×(3)
= lim
𝑥→0 1

= 32×0 log 32 − 23×0 log 23

9
= log 9 − log 8 = log
8
𝑥 2
92. The function 𝑓 (𝑥) = − 2 − 𝑥 has a local minimum at
a) −1 b) −2 c) 2 d) 1
Ans: (b)
𝑥 2
Solution: 𝑓(𝑥) = − 2 − 𝑥
1 2
⟹ 𝑓 ′ (𝑥) = − 2 + 𝑥 2
1 2
∴ − 2 + 𝑥2 = 0
2 1
⟹ =
𝑥2 2

∴ 𝑥 = ±2
4
∴ 𝑓"(𝑥) = − 𝑥 3 < 0 for 𝑥 = 2 [maximum]

∴ Minimum = −2

93. The area bounded by the curves 𝑦 = √𝑥, 𝑦 = √2 − 𝑥 and 𝑦 = 0 is

4 1 9 8
a) 𝑠𝑞. 𝑢𝑛𝑖𝑡 b) 𝑠𝑞. 𝑢𝑛𝑖𝑡 c) 𝑠𝑞. 𝑢𝑛𝑖𝑡 d) 𝑠𝑞. 𝑢𝑛𝑖𝑡
3 3 8 9

Ans: (a)
1 1
Solution: Area = ∫0 |{𝑦 2 − (2 − 𝑦 2 )}|𝑑𝑦 or, ∫0 |{(2 − 𝑦 2 ) − 𝑦 2 }|𝑑𝑦
4 4
= 3 𝑠𝑞. 𝑢𝑛𝑖𝑡𝑠 = 3 𝑠𝑞. 𝑢𝑛𝑖𝑡𝑠

94. Suppose you throw a ball upwards from the rooftop of 𝐼𝑈𝑇 Academic
Building with a velocity of 19.5 𝑚/𝑠, and it takes 5 seconds to reach the
ground of the building. What is the height of the building?
a) 25 𝑚 b) 67 𝑚 c) 40 𝑚 d) none of these
Ans: (a)
 1
Solution: ℎ = −𝑢𝑡 + 2 𝑔𝑡 2
1
= −(19.5 × 5) + 2 × 9.8 × 52

∴ ℎ = 25 𝑚
95. On a dark night, a thin man of 6 feet tall walks away from a 24 feet high
lamp post at a rate of 5 𝑚𝑝ℎ. How fast is the end of his shadow moving?
2 2 2 2
a) 1 3 𝑚𝑝ℎ b) 2 3 𝑚𝑝ℎ c) 6 3 𝑚𝑝ℎ d) 8 3 𝑚𝑝ℎ

Ans: (a)
Solution: A/Q, 𝐵
𝑠 𝑥+𝑠
=
6 24
𝐷
⟹ 24𝑠 = 6𝑥 + 6𝑠 24𝑓𝑡
𝑥 6𝑓𝑡
⟹𝑠=
3
𝑑𝑥 𝐴 𝐸
∴ =5 𝑥 𝑓𝑡 𝐶 𝑠 𝑓𝑡
𝑑𝑡
𝑑𝑠 𝑑𝑠 𝑑𝑥
∴ Speed of shadow moving = 𝑑𝑡 = 𝑑𝑥 . 𝑑𝑡
𝑑 1
= 𝑑𝑥 . (3 𝑥) × 5
5
= 𝑚𝑝ℎ
3
2
= 1 3 𝑚𝑝ℎ

96. A ray of light passing through the point (1, 2) reflects on the 𝑥 − 𝑎𝑥𝑖𝑠 and
the reflected ray passes through the point (5, 3). The equation of the line
representing the original ray is:
a) 5𝑥 − 4𝑦 − 13 = 0 b) 5𝑥 − 4𝑦 − 9 = 0
c) 5𝑥 + 4𝑦 + 9 = 0 d) 5𝑥 + 4𝑦 − 13 = 0
Ans: (d)
Solution: (1, 2) (5, 3)

𝜃 𝜃

(𝛼, 0)
 Angle of incidence = angle of reflection
𝛼−1 5−𝛼
⟹ =
2 3
13
⟹𝛼= 5

0−2 13
Equation of line: 𝑦 − 0 = 13 (𝑥 − )
−1 5
5

5 13
⟹ 𝑦 = − (𝑥 − )
4 5

∴ 5𝑥 + 4𝑦 − 13 = 0
97. If 𝑖 2 = −1, then √8 + 𝑖6 =?
a) 3 + 𝑖 b) ±(3 + 𝑖) c) −(3 + 𝑖) d) 3 − 𝑖
Ans: (b)
Solution: Solving with calculation → ±(3 + 𝑖)
{±(3 + 𝑖)}2 = 8 + 6𝑖

⟹ ±(3 + 𝑖) = √8 + 6𝑖
98. The equation of the tangent line (𝑠) of the circle (𝑥 − 2)2 + (𝑦 + 3)2 =
160 is/are
1 1
a) 𝑦 + 15 = 3 (𝑥 − 6) b) 𝑦 − 9 = 3 (𝑥 + 2)

c) Both (𝐴) and (𝐵) d) None of (𝐴) and (𝐵)

Ans: (d)
Solution: None of (𝐴) and (𝐵)
99. A cross section of a parabolic reflector is shown in the following figure. A
bulb is located at the focus and the opening at the focus is 10 𝑐𝑚. The
equation of the parabola is:
 a) 𝑦 2 = 10𝑥 b) 𝑦 2 = 20𝑥 c) 𝑥 2 = 10𝑦 d) 𝑦 2 = 5𝑥
Ans: (a)
Solution: Focal length = 𝐴𝐵 = 10 𝑐𝑚
∴ 4𝑎 = 10
⟹ 𝑎 = 2.5 𝑐𝑚
Equation of parabola: 𝑦 2 = 4𝑎𝑥 = 4 × 2.5𝑥
∴ 𝑦 2 = 10𝑥
𝑎 𝑏 5 2 −1 5
100. If [ ][ ]=[ ], then the values of 𝑎 and 𝑑 are:
𝑐 𝑑 −2 1 12 3
a) 𝑎 = 1, 𝑑 = 1 b) 𝑎 = 2, 𝑑 = 1 c) 𝑎 = 2, 𝑑 = −1 d) 𝑎 = 1, 𝑑 = −1
Ans: (d)
𝑎 𝑏 5 2 −1 5
Solution: [ ][ ]= [ ]
𝑐 𝑑 −2 1 12 3
5𝑎 − 2𝑏 2𝑎 + 𝑏 −1 5
⟹[ ]=[ ]
5𝑐 − 2𝑑 2𝑐 + 𝑑 12 3
∴ 5𝑎 − 2𝑏 = −1
𝑎 = 1, 𝑏 = 3
2𝑎 + 𝑏 = 5
∴ 5𝑐 − 2𝑑 = 12
𝑐 = 2, 𝑑 = −1
2𝑐 + 𝑑 = 3
∴ 𝑎 = 1 , 𝑑 = −1
101. The front wheels of an automobile, when run onto a platform scale, are
found to support 8010𝑁, while the rear wheels can support 6680𝑁. The
auto has a 2𝑚 wheel base (distance from the front axle to the rear axle).
Locate the center of gravity of the car from the front wheel.
a) 0.71 𝑚 b) 0.81 𝑚 c) 0.85 𝑚 d) 0.91 𝑚
Ans: (d)
Solution: A/Q,
8010𝑥 = 6680(2 − 𝑥)
⟹ 8010𝑥 = 13360 − 6680𝑥
∴ 𝑥 = 0.91 𝑚