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1. Chemistry
1. Which of the following is the energy of a possible excited state of hydrogen?
(A) β6.8 eV
(B) β3.4 eV
(C) +6.8 eV
(D) +13.6 eV
Solution: (B) En = β
13.6
n2
eV
Where n = 2 β E2 = β3.40 eV
Topic: Atomic Structure
Difficulty Level: Easy [Embibe predicted high weightage]
2. In the followingsequence of reactions:
Toluene
KMnO4
β A
SOCl2
β B
H2 Pdβ ,BaSO4
β C
The Product C is:
(A) C6H5CH3
(B) C6H5CH2OH
(C) C6H5CHO
(D) C6H5COOH
Solution:(C)
Topic:Aldehyde and Ketone
3. Topic: Hydrocarbons
Difficulty Level: Easy [Embibe predicted easy to score (Must Do)]
4. The ionic radii (in β«) of N3β,O2β and Fβ are respectively:
(A) 1.36, 1.71 and 1.40
(B) 1.71, 1.40 and 1.36
(C) 1.71, 1.36 and 1.40
(D) 1.36, 1.40 and 1.71
Solution: (B) As
Z
e
β ionic radius decreases for isoelectronic species.
N3β (
Z
e
) =
7
10
O2β (
Z
e
) =
8
10
Fβ (
Z
e
) =
9
10
N3β > O2β > Fβ
Topic: Periodicity
Difficulty Level: Easy [Embibe predicted Low Weightage]
5. The color of KMnO4 isdue to:
4. (A) d β d transition
(B) L β M charge transfertransition
(C) Ο β Οβtransition
(D) M β L charge transfertransition
Solution:(B) Charge transferfrom O2β toemptyd-orbitalsof metal ion (Mn+7)
Topic:Coodination compounds
Difficulty Level: Easy [Embibe predicted high weightage]
6. Assertion: Nitrogen and Oxygen are the main components in the atmosphere but these
do not react to form oxides of nitrogen.
Reason: The reaction between nitrogen and oxygen requires high temperature.
(A) Both Assertion and Reason are correct, but the Reason is not the correct explanation for
the Assertion.
(B) The Assertion is incorrect but the Reason is correct.
(C) Both the Assertion and Reason are incorrect.
(D) Both Assertion and Reason are correct and the Reason is the correct explanation for the
Assertion.
Solution: (D) N2(g) & O2(g) react under electric arc at 2000o
Cto form NO(g). Both assertion and
reason are correct and reason is correct explanation.
Topic: Group 15 β 18
Difficulty Level: Moderate [Embibe predicted high weightage]
7. Whichof the followingcompoundsisnotanantacid?
(A) Cimetidine
(B) Phenelzine
(C) Rantidine
(D) Aluminiumhydroxide
Solution:(B) Ranitidine,Cimetidineandmetal hydroxidesi.e.Aluminumhydroxide canbe usedas
antacidbut not phenelzine.Phenelzineisnotan antacid.Itis an antidepressant.Antacidsare atype of
5. medicationthatcan control the acid levelsinstomach.Workingof antacids:Antacidscounteract
(neutralize) the acidinstomachthatβsusedto aiddigestion.Thishelpsreduce the symptomsof
heartburnandrelievespain.
Topic:Chemistry in everyday life
Difficulty Level: Easy [Embibe predicted easy to score (Must Do)]
8. In the contextof the Hall-Heroultprocessforthe extractionof Al,whichof the following
statementsisfalse?
(A) Al2O3 is mixedwith CaF2 whichlowersthe meltingpointof the mixture andbringsconductivity.
(B) Al3+ is reducedatthe cathode to formAl.
(C) Na3AlF6 servesas the electrolyte.
(D) CO and CO2 are producedinthisprocess.
Solution:(C) Hall-Heroultprocessforextractionof Al. Al2O3 iselectrolyte Na3AlF6 reducesthe fusion
temperature andprovidesgoodconductivity.
Topic: Metallurgy
Difficulty Level: Moderate [Embibe predicted high weightage]
9. Match the catalysts to the correct process:
(A) A β ii ,B β i , C β iv ,D β iii
Catalyst Process
A TiCl3 i. Wacker process
B. PdCl2 ii. Ziegler β Natta polymerization
C. CuCl2 iii. Contact process`
D. V2O5 iv. Deaconβs process
6. (B) A β ii ,B β iii , C β iv , D β i
(C) A β iii ,B β i , C β ii ,D β iv
(D) A β iii ,B β ii , C β iv , D β i
Solution:(A) The Wackerprocessoriginallyreferredtothe oxidationof ethylene toacetaldehyde byoxygenin
waterin the presence of tetrachloropalladate (II) asthe catalyst.
In contact process,Platinumusedtobe the catalystforthisreaction,howeverasitissusceptible toreactingwith
arsenicimpuritiesinthe sulphurfeedstock,vanadium(V) oxide (V2O5)isnow preferred.
In Deacon'sprocess,The reactiontakesplace at about400 to 450oC in the presence of avarietyof catalysts,
includingcopperchloride(CuCl2).
In Ziegler-Nattacatalyst,Homogenouscatalystsusuallybasedoncomplexesof Ti,Zror Hf used.Theyare usually
usedincombinationwithdifferentorgano aluminiumco-catalyst.
Topic: Transition metals
Difficulty Level: Easy [Embibe predicted high weightage]
10. In the reaction,
The product E is:
(A)
(B)
8. (C) Poly vinyl chloride
(D) Bakelite
Solution: (A) Glyptal is polymer of glycerol and phthalic anhydride.
Topic:Polymers
Difficulty Level: Easy [Embibe predicted easy to score (Must Do)]
12. The number of geometric isomers that can exist for square planar
[Pt(Cl)(py)(NH3)(NH2OH)]+
is (py = pyridine):
(A) 3
(B) 4
(C) 6
(D) 2
Solution:(A) Complexeswithgeneralformula [Mabcd]+ square planarcomplex canhave three
isomers.
Topic:Coordination compounds
Difficulty Level: Moderate [Embibe predicted high weightage]
13. Higher order (> 3) reactions are rare due to:
(A) Increase in entropy and activation energy as more molecules are involved
(B) Shifting of equilibrium towards reactants due to elastic collisions.
(C) Loss of active species on collision
(D) Low probability of simultaneous collision of all the reacting species
9. Solution: (D) Probability of an event involving more than three molecules in a collision are remote.
Topic:Chemical kinetics
Difficulty Level: Easy [Embibe predicted high weightage]
14. Which among the following is the most reactive?
(A) Br2
(B) I2
(C) ICl
(D) Cl2
Solution: (C) I β Cl bond strength is weaker than I2, Br2 and Cl2 (Homonuclear covalent).
I β Cl bond is polar due to electronegativity difference between I & Cl hence more reactive.
Topic: Group 15 β 18
Difficulty Level: Moderate [Embibe predicted high weightage]
15. Two Faradayof electricityispassedthroughasolutionof CuSO4.The massof copperdeposited
at the cathode is:(Atomicmassof Cu = 63.5 amu)
(A) 63.5 g
(B) 2 g
(C) 127 g
(D) 0 g
Solution:(A) 2F β‘ 2 Eqs of Cu
= 2 Γ
63.5
2
= 63.5 g
Topic:Electrochemistry
Difficulty Level: Easy [Embibe predicted high weightage]
10. 16. 3 g of activatedcharcoal was addedto 50 mL of acetic acidsolution(0.06N) ina flask.Afteran hour it was
filtered and the strength of the filtrate was found to be 0.042 N. The amount of acetic acid adsorbed (per
gram of charcoal) is:
(A) 36 mg
(B) 42 mg
(C) 54 mg
(D) 18 mg
Solution: (D) Meqs of CH3COOH (initial) = 50 Γ 0.06 = 3 Meqs
Meqs CH3COOH (final) = 50 Γ 0.042 = 2.1 Meqs
CH3 COOH adsorbed = 3 β 2.1 = 0.9 Meqs
= 9 Γ 10β1 Γ 60 g Eqβ Γ 10β3 g
= 540 Γ 10β4 = 0.054 g
= 54 mg
Per gram =
54
3
= 18 mg gβ of Charcoal
Topic: Surface chemistry
Difficulty Level: Moderate [Embibe predicted high weightage]
17. The synthesisof alkyl fluoridesisbestaccomplishedby:
(A) Sandmeyerβs reaction
(B) Finkelsteinreaction
(C) Swartsreaction
(D) Free radical fluorination
Solution:(C) Alkyl fluoridesisbestaccomplishedbyswartsreactioni.e.heatinganalkyl
chloride/bromideinthe presenceof metallicfluoride suchasAgF, Hg2F2,CoF2,SbF3.
CH3 Br + AgF β CH3 β F + AgBr
The reactionof chlorinatedhydrocarbonswithmetallicfluoridestoformchlorofluoro
hydrocarbons,suchas CCl2F2 is knownasswarts reaction.
Topic:Alkyl and Aryl halides
11. Difficulty Level: Easy [Embibe predicted high weightage]
18. The molecular formula of a commercial resin used for exchanging ions in water
softening is C8H7SO3Na (Mol. wt. 206). What would be the maximum uptake of Ca2+
ions by the resin when expressed in mole per gram resin?
(A)
1
206
(B)
2
309
(C)
1
412
(D)
1
103
Solution: (C) 2C8H7 SO3
β
Na+
+ Ca(aq)
2+
β (C8H7SO3)2Ca + 2Na+
2 moles (resin) = 412 g β‘ 40 g Ca2+
ions
= 1 moles of Ca2+
ions
Moles of Ca2+
gβ of resin =
1
412
Topic: s-Block elements and Hydrogen
Difficulty Level: Moderate (Embibe predicted Low Weightage)
19. Whichof the vitaminsgivenbelow iswatersoluble?
(A) Vitamin D
(B) Vitamin E
(C) Vitamin K
(D) Vitamin C
Solution:(D) B complex vitamins and vitamin C are water soluble vitamins that are not
stored in the body and must be replaced each day.
Topic: Biomolecules
Difficulty Level: Easy [Embibe predicted easy to score (Must Do)]
12. 20. The intermolecularinteractionthatis dependentonthe inversecube of distance betweenthe
moleculesis:
(A) Ion-dipoleinteraction
(B) Londonforce
(C) Hydrogenbond
(D) Ion-ioninteraction
Solution:(A) For Ion-dipole interaction
F β ΞΌ (
dE
dr
)
ΞΌ is dipole moment of dipole
r is distance between dipole and ion.
β ΞΌ
d
dr
(
1
r2
) β
ΞΌ
r3
Ion β ion β
1
r2
London force β
1
r6
Hydrogen bond β Dipole β dipole β
1
r4
Topic: Chemical Bonding
Difficulty Level: Easy [Embibe predicted high weightage]
21. The following reaction is performed at 298 K.
2NO(g) + O2(g) β 2NO2(g)
The standard free energy of formation of NO(g) is 86.6 kJ/mol at 298 K. What is the
standard free energy of formation of NO2(g) at 298 K? (KP = 1.6 Γ 1012
)
(A) 86,600 + R(298) ln(1.6 Γ 1012)
(B) 86,600 β
ln(1.6Γ1012)
R(298)
(C) 0.5[2 Γ 86,600 β R(298) ln(1.6 Γ 1012 )]
(D) R(298) ln(1.6 Γ 1012) β 86,600
13. Solution: (C) ΞGreac
o
= β2.303 RTlog KP
= βRT lnKP
= βR(298)ln(1.6 Γ 1012 )
ΞGreac
o
= 2ΞGf(NO2)
o
β 2ΞGf(NO)g
o
= 2ΞGf(NO2)
o
β 2 Γ 86.6 Γ 103
2ΞGf(NO2)
o
= βR(298)ln(1.6 Γ 1012) + 2 Γ 86,600
ΞGf(NO2)
o
= 86,600 β
R(298)
2
ln(1.6 Γ 1012)
= 0.5[2Γ 86,600 β R(298)ln(1.6Γ 1012 )]
Topic: Thermochemistry and thermodynamics
Difficulty Level: Moderate [Embibe predicted high weightage]
22. Whichof the followingcompoundsisnotcoloredyellow?
(A) K3[Co(NO2)6]
(B) (NH4)3[As(Mo3O10)4]
(C) BaCrO4
(D) Zn2[Fe(CN)6
Solution:(D) Cyanides notyellow.
BaCrO4 β Yellow
K3[Co(NO2)6]β Yellow
(NH4)3[As(Mo3O10)4] β Yellow
Zn2[Fe(CN)6]is bluishwhite.
Topic:Salt Analysis
Difficulty Level: Easy [Embibe predicted easy to score (Must Do)]
23. In Carius method of estimation of halogens, 250 mg of an organic compound gave 141
mg of AgBr. The percentage of bromine in the compound is : (Atomic mass : Ag = 108, Br
= 80)
(A) 36
14. (B) 48
(C) 60
(D) 24
Solution: (D) R β Br
Carius method
β AgBr
250 mg organic compound is RBr
141 mg AgBr β 141 Γ
80
188
mg Br
% Br in organic compound
= 141 Γ
80
188
Γ
1
250
Γ 100 = 24%
Topic: Stoichiometry
Difficulty Level: Moderate [Embibe predicted high weightage]
24. Sodiummetal crystallizesinabodycentredcubiclattice withaunitcell edge of 4.29 β« . The
radiusof sodiumatomisapproximately:
(A) 3.22 β«
(B) 5.72 β«
(C) 0.93 β«
(D) 1.86 β«
Solution:(D)
For B.C.C
4r = β3a
r =
β3
4
a =
1.732
4
Γ 4.29
= 1.86 β«
Topic: Solid State
Difficulty Level: Easy [Embibe predicted Low Weightage]
25. Which of the following compounds will exhibit geometrical isomerism?
15. (A) 3 β Phenyl β 1- butene
(B) 2 β Phenyl β 1- butene
(C) 1,1 β Diphenyl β 1- propane
(D) 1 β Phenyl β 2 β butene
Solution: (D) 1 - Phenyl - 2 - butene:
Topic:General Organic Chemistry and Isomerism
Difficulty Level: Easy [Embibe predicted high weightage]
26. The vapourpressure of acetone at 20oC is185 torr. When1.2 g of a non-volatile substance wasdissolvedin
100 g of acetone at 20oC, its vapour pressure was 183 torr. The molar mass (g molβ1)of the substance is :
(A) 64
(B) 128
(C) 488
(D) 32
Solution: (A) ΞP = 185 β 183 = 2 torr
ΞP
Po =
2
185
= XB =
1.2
M
(
1.2
M
) +
100
58
M(CH3)2CO = 15 Γ 2 + 16 + 12 = 58 g moleβ
1.2
M
βͺ
100
58
β
2
185
=
1.2
M
Γ
58
100
M =
58 Γ 1.2
100
Γ
185
2
16. = 64.38 β 64 g moleβ
Topic: Liquid solution
Difficulty Level: Easy [Embibe predicted high weightage]
27. From the following statements regarding H2O2 , choose the incorrect statement:
(A) It decomposesonexposure tolight
(B) It has to be storedinplasticor wax linedglassbottlesindark.
(C) It has to be keptawayfrom dust.
(D) It can act onlyas an oxidizingagent.
Solution: (D) It can act both as oxidizing agent and reducing agent.
Topic: s-Block elements and hydrogen
Difficulty Level: Easy [Embibe predicted Low Weightage]
28. Which one of the following alkaline earth metal sulphates has its hydration enthalpy
greater than its lattice enthalpy?
(A) BeSO4
(B) BaSO4
(C) SrSO4
(D) CaSO4
Solution: (A) ΞHHydration > ΞHLattice
Salt is soluble. BeSO4 is soluble due to high hydration energy of small Be2+
ion. Ksp for
BeSO4 is very high.
Topic: s-Block elements and hydrogen
Difficulty Level: Easy [Embibe predicted Low Weightage]
29. The standard Gibbsenergychange at 300 K for the reaction 2A β B + C is2494.2 J.At a given
time,the compositionof the reactionmixture is [A] =
1
2
, [B] = 2 and[C] =
1
2
. The reaction
proceedsinthe: [R = 8.314 J K β mol , e = 2.718]β
(A) Reverse direction because Q > KC
17. (B) Forward direction because Q < KC
(C) Reverse direction because Q < KC
(D) Forward direction because Q > KC
Solution:(A) βGo = βRT In KC
2494.2 = β8.314 Γ 300 in KC
2494.2 = β8.314 Γ 300 Γ 2.303log KC
β
2494.2
2.303Γ300Γ8.314
= β0.44 = log KC
logKC = β0.44 = 1Μ . 56
KC = 0.36
QC =
2Γ
1
2
(1
2
)
2 = 4
QC > KC reverse direction.
Topic: Chemical Equilibrium
Difficulty Level: Moderate [Embibe predicted easy to score (Must Do)]
30. Whichone has the highestboilingpoint?
(A) Ne
(B) Kr
(C) Xe
(D) He
Solution:(C) Due tohigherVanderWaalβsforces.Xe hasthe highestboilingpoint.
Topic: Group 15 β 18
Difficulty Level: Easy [Embibe predicted high weightage]
18. Mathematics
31. The sum of coefficients of integral powers of x in the binomial expansion of (1 β 2β π₯)
50
is:
(A)
1
2
(350)
(B)
1
2
(350
β 1)
(C)
1
2
(250
+ 1)
(D)
1
2
(350
+ 1)
Answer: (D)
Solution:
Integral powers β odd terms
πππ π‘ππππ =
(1 β 2β π₯ )
50
+ (1 + 2β π₯ )
50
2
ππ’π ππ πππππππππππ‘π =
(1 β 2)50
+ (1 + 2)50
2
=
1 + 350
2
Topic: Binomial Theorem
Difficulty level: Moderate (embibe predicted high weightage)
32. Let π( π₯) be a polynomial of degree four having extreme values at π₯ = 1 πππ π₯ = 2. If
πππ
π₯ β 0
[1 +
π(π₯)
π₯2 ] = 3, π‘βππ π(2) is equal to:
(A) β4
(B) 0
20. β π =
π
4
π =
1
2
, π = β2
β΄ π( π₯) =
1
2
π₯4
β 2π₯3
+ 2π₯2
π (2) = 8 β 16 + 8
= 0
Topic: Application of Derivatives
Difficulty level: Moderate ( embibe predicted high weightage)
33. The mean of the data set comprising of 16 observations is 16. If one of the observation
valued 16 is deleted and three new observations valued 3, 4 and 5 are added to the data, then
the mean of the resultant data, is :
(A) 16.0
(B) 15.8
(C) 14.0
(D) 16.8
Answer: (C)
Solution:
Given,
β π₯π+1615
π=1
16
= 16
β β π₯π + 16 = 256
15
π=1
β π₯π = 240
15
π=1
21. Required mean =
β π₯π+3+4+515
π=1
18
=
240 +3+4+5
18
=
252
18
= 14
Topic: Statistics
Difficulty level: Moderate (embibe predicted easy to score (Must Do))
34. The sum of first 9 terms of the series
13
1
+
13
+23
1+3
+
13
+23
+33
1+3+5
+ β― ππ :
(A) 96
(B) 142
(C) 192
(D) 71
Answer: (A)
Solution:
ππ =
13
+23
+β― +π3
1+3+β―+(2πβ1)
=
π2 ( π+1)2
4
π2 =
( π+1)2
4
Sum of 9 terms = β
( π+1)2
4
9
π=1
=
1
4
Γ [22
+ 32
+ β― + 102]
=
1
4
[(12
+ 22
+ β― + 102) β 12]
=
1
4
[
10.11.21
6
β 1]
=
1
4
[384] = 96
Topic: Progression & Series
Difficulty level: Moderate (embibe predicted high weightage)
35. Let O be the vertex and Q be any point on the parabola, π₯2
= 8π¦. If the point P divides the
line segment OQ internally in the ratio 1 : 3, then the locus of P is:
22. (A) π¦2
= π₯
(B) π¦2
= 2π₯
(C) π₯2
= 2π¦
(D) π₯2
= π¦
Answer: (C)
Solution:
General point on π₯2
= 8π¦ is π (4π‘, 2π‘2)
Let P(h, k) divide OQ in ratio 1:3
(h, k) = (
1 (4π‘)+3(0)
1+3
,
1(2π‘2 )+3(0)
1+3
)
(h, k) = (π‘,
2π‘2
4
)
h = t and π =
π‘2
2
π =
β2
2
β π₯2
= 2π¦ is required locus.
23. Topic: Parabola
Difficulty level: Moderate (embibe predicted high weightage)
36. Let πΌ πππ π½ be the roots of equationπ₯2
β 6π₯ β 2 = 0. If π π = πΌ π
β π½ π
, for π β₯ 1, then the
value of
π10 β2π8
2π9
is equal to :
(A) -6
(B) 3
(C) -3
(D) 6
Answer: (B)
Solution:
Given, πΌ, π½ are roots of π₯2
β 6π₯ β 2 = 0
β πΌ2
β 6πΌ β 2 = 0 and π½2
β 6π½ β 2 = 0
β πΌ2
β 6 = 6πΌ and π½2
β 2 = 6π½ β¦..(1)
π10 β 2π8
2π9
=
( πΌ10
β π½10) β 2(πΌ8
β π½8
)
2(πΌ9 β π½9)
=
( πΌ10
β2πΌ8 )β(π½10
β2π½8
)
2(πΌ9βπ½9)
=
πΌ8 ( πΌ2
β2)βπ½8
(π½2
β2)
2(πΌ9 βπ½9)
=
πΌ8 (6πΌ)βπ½8
(6π½)
2(πΌ9 βπ½9)
[β΅ πΉπππ (1)]
=
6πΌ9
β6π½9
2(πΌ9 βπ½9)
= 3
Topic: Quadratic Equation & Expression
Difficulty level: Moderate (embibe predicted high weightage)
37. If 12 identical balls are to be placed in 3 identical boxes, then the probability that one of the
boxes contains exactly 3 balls is:
25. 7 4 1
7 3 2
6 6 0
6 5 1
6 4 2
6 3 3
5 5 2
5 4 3
4 4 4
Total number of possibilities = 19.
Number of favorable case = 5
Required probability =
5
19
INCORRECT SOLUTION
Required Probability = 12
πΆ9 β (
1
3
)
3
β (
2
3
)
9
= 55 β (
2
3
)
11
The mistake is βwe canβt use π
πΆπ for identical objectsβ.
Topic: Probability
Difficulty level: Difficult (embibe predicted high weightage)
26. 38. A complex number z is said to be unimodular if | π§| = 1. suppose π§1 πππ π§2 are complex
numbers such that
π§1β2π§2
2βπ§1 π§Μ 2
is unimodular and π§2 is not unimodular. Then the point π§1lies on a:
(A) Straight line parallel to y-axis.
(B) Circle of radius 2
(C) Circle of radius β2
(D) Straight line parallel to x-axis.
Answer: (B)
Solution:
Given,
π§1β 2π2
2βπ§1 π§Μ 2
is unimodular
β |
π§1β 2π2
2βπ§1 π§Μ 2
| = 1
|π§1β 2π2
| = |2 β π§1 π§Μ 2|
Squaring on both sides.
|π§1β 2π2
|
2
= |2 β π§1 π§Μ 2|2
(π§1β2π2
)( π§1Μ β 2π§Μ 2) = (2 β π§1 π§Μ 2)(2 β π§1Μ π§2)
34. 44. If m is the A.M. of two distinct real numbers π πππ π ( π, π > 1) πππ πΊ1, πΊ2 πππ πΊ3 are three
geometric means between π πππ π, π‘βππ πΊ1
4
+ 2πΊ2
4
+ πΊ3
4
equals.
(A) 4 ππ2
π
(B) 4 πππ2
(C) 4 π2
π2
π2
(D) 4 π2
ππ
Answer: (A)
Solution:
m is the A.M. of π, π
β π =
π+π
2
β¦.(1)
πΊ1, πΊ2, πΊ3 are G.M. of between l and n
β π, πΊ1, πΊ2, πΊ3, π are in G.P.
π = π( π)4
β π4
=
π
π
β¦.(2)
πΊ1 = ππ, πΊ2 = ππ2
, πΊ3 = ππ3
πΊ1
4
+ 2πΊ2
4
+ πΊ3
4
= π4
π4
+ 2 Γ π4
π8
+ π4
Γ π12
= π4
π4[1 + 2π4
+ π8]
= π4
Γ
π
π
[1 + π4 ]2
= π3
π Γ [1 +
π
π
]
2
= π3
Γ π Γ
( π+π)2
π2
35. = ππ Γ (2π)2 [β΅ ππππ (1)]
= 4ππ2
π
Topic: Progression & Series
Difficulty level: Moderate (embibe predicted high weightage)
45. Locus of the image of the point (2, 3) in the line (2π₯ β 3π¦ + 4) + π ( π₯ β 2π¦ + 3) = 0, π β
π , is a :
(A) Straight line parallel to y-axis.
(B) Circle of radius β2
(C) Circle of radius β3
(D) Straight line parallel to x-axis
Answer: (B)
Solution:
Given, family of lines πΏ1 + πΏ2 = 0
Let us take the lines to be
πΏ2 + π( πΏ1 β πΏ2) = 0
( π₯ β 2π¦ + 3) + π( π₯ β π¦ + 1) = 0
(1 + π) π₯ β (2 + π) π¦ + (3 + π) = 0
Let, Image of (2, 3) be (h, k)
β β 2
1 + π
=
π β 3
β(2 + π)
=
β2(2+ 2π β 6 β 3π + 3 + π)
(1 + π)2 + (2 + π)2
ββ2
π+1
=
πβ3
β(π+2)
=
β2(β1)
(1+π)2+(2+π)2 (1)
β β 2
π + 1
=
π β 3
β(π + 2)
β
π + 2
π + 1
=
3 β π
β β 2
36. 1 +
1
π+1
=
3βπ
ββ2
1
π+1
=
5βββπ
ββ2
(2)
From (1): (β β 2)2
+ ( π β 3)2
=
4
( π+1)2+( π+2)2 (3)
From (1) and (3):
β β 2
π + 1
=
2
( π + 1)2 + ( π + 2)2
5 β β β π =
1
2
[(β β 2)2
+ ( π β 3)2]
10 β 2β β 2π = β2
+ π2
β 4β β 6π + 13
π₯2
+ π¦2
β 2π₯ β 4π¦ + 3 = 0
Radius = β1 + 4 β 3
= β2.
Topic: Straight lines
Difficulty level: Difficult (embibe predicted high weightage)
46. The area (in sq. units) of the quadrilateral formed by the tangents at the end points of the
latera recta to the ellipse
π₯2
9
+
π¦2
5
= 1, is :
(A) 18
(B)
27
2
(C) 27
(D)
27
4
Answer: (C)
Solution:
37. π₯2
9
+
π¦2
5
= 1
π = β1 β
5
9
=
2
3
π2
= 9, π2
= 5
Focii = (Β± ππ,0) = (Β± 2,0)
Ends of latus recta = (Β± ππ, Β±
π2
π
)
= (Β± 2,Β±
5
3
)
Tangent at βLβ is T = 0
2 β π₯
9
+
5
3
β
π¦
5
= 1
It cut coordinates axes at π (
9
2
, 0) πππ π(0,3)
Area of quadrilateral PQRS = 4(Area of triangle OPQ)
= 4 (
1
2
β
9
2
β 3) = 27 π ππ’πππ π’πππ‘π .
Topic: Ellipse
Difficulty level: Easy (embibe predicted high weightage)
47. The number of integers greater than 6,000 that can be formed, using the digits 3, 5, 6, 7 and
8, without repetition, is:
(A) 192
38. (B) 120
(C) 72
(D) 216
Answer: (A)
Solution:
4 digit and 5 digit numbers are possible
4 digit numbers:
6/7/8
βΜ βΜ βΜ
3 4 3
βΜ
2
πππ‘ππ ππ’πππππ πππ π ππππ = 3 β 4 β 3 β 2 = 72
5 digit numbers:
βΜ βΜ βΜ
5 4 3
βΜ βΜ
2 1
πππ‘ππ ππ’πππππ πππ π ππππ = 5 β 4 β 3 β 2 β 1 = 120
β΄ πππ‘ππ ππ’πππππ = 72 + 120 = 192.
Topic: Binomial Theorem
Difficulty level: Moderate (embibe predicted high weightage)
48. Let A and B be two sets containing four and two elements respectively. Then the number of
subsets of the set π΄ Γ π΅, each having at least three elements is:
(A) 256
(B) 275
(C) 510
(D) 219
39. Answer: (D)
Solution:
π( π΄) = 4
π( π΅) = 2
Number of elements in π΄ Γ π΅ = 2 β 4 = 8
Number of subsets having at least 3 elements
= 28
β8
πΆ0 β πΆ8
1 β πΆ8
2
= 256 β 1 β 8 β 28
= 219
Topic: Set and Relations
Difficulty level: Moderate(embibe predicted high weightage)
49. Let tanβ1
π¦ = tanβ1
π₯ + tanβ1
(
2π₯
1βπ₯2 ), where | π₯| <
1
β3
, Then a value of y is:
(A)
3π₯+π₯3
1β3π₯2
(B)
3π₯βπ₯2
1+3π₯2
(C)
3π₯+π₯3
1+3π₯2
(D)
3π₯βπ₯3
1β3π₯2
Answer: (D)
Solution:
tanβ1
π¦ = tanβ1
π₯ + tanβ1
(
2π₯
1βπ₯2), | π₯| <
1
β3
= tanβ1
π₯ + 2 tanβ1
π₯
= 3tanβ1
π₯
tanβ1
π¦ = tanβ1
(
3π₯βπ₯3
1β3π₯2)
43. (B) 2
(C)
1
2
(D) 4
Answer: (B)
Solutions:
lim
π₯βπ
(1 β cos2π₯) (3+ cos π₯)
π₯ tan 4π₯
= lim
π₯βπ
2 sin2
π₯ β (3 + cos π₯)
π₯ β tan 4π₯
= lim
π₯βπ
2 β (
sin π₯
π₯
)
2
β (3 + cos π₯)
tan 4π₯
4π₯
β 4
=
2 β (1)2
β (3 + 1)
1 β 4
= 2.
Topic: Limit,Continuity & Differentiability
Difficulty level: Easy (embibe predicted high weightage)
54. Let πβ, πββ, πβ be three non-zero vectors such that no two of them are collinear and (πβ Γ πββ) Γ πβ
=
1
3
|πββ| | πβ| | πβ|. If π is the angle between vectors πββ πππ πβ, then a value of sin π is:
(A)
ββ2
3
(B)
2
3
(C)
β2β3
3
(D)
2β2
3
Answer: (D)
50. The solution will be
π¦ β πβ« πππ₯
= β« π β πβ« πππ₯
+ π
π¦ β log π₯ = β«2 β log π₯ + π
π¦ β log π₯ = 2(π₯ log π₯ β π₯) + π
Let π(1, π¦1) be any point on the curve
π¦1(0) = 2(0 β 1) + π
π = 2
When π₯ = π, π¦ (log π) = 2 (πlog π β π) + 2
π¦ = 2
Topic: Differential Equation
Difficulty level: Easy (embibe predicted easy to score (Must Do))
51. Physics
61. As an electronmakestransitionfromanexcitedstate tothe groundstate of a hydrogenlike
atom/ion:
(A) Kineticenergy,potential energyandtotal energydecrease
(B) Kineticenergydecreases, potential energyincreasesbuttotal energyremainssame
(C) Kineticenergyandtotal energydecreasesbutpotentialenergyincreases
(D) Its kineticenergyincreasesbutpotential energyandtotal energydecrease
Answer:(D)
Solution: π = β
π2
4ππ0 π
U = potential energy
π =
π2
8ππ0
π
K = kineticenergy
πΈ = π + π = β
π2
8ππ0 π
πΈ = Total energy
β΄ as electronde-excitesfromexcitedstate togroundstate k increases,U& E decreases
Topic: Modern Physics
Difficulty: Easy(embibe predicted high weightage)
62. The periodof oscillationof asimple pendulumis T = 2Οβ
L
g
. Measuredvalue of Lis20.0 cm
knownto 1 mm accuracy andtime for 100 oscillationsof the pendulumisfoundtobe 90s
usinga wristwatch of 1s resolution.The accuracyin the determinationof g is:
(A) 3%
52. (B) 1%
(C) 5%
(D) 2%
Answer: (A)
Solution: β΄ π = 2πβ
πΏ
π
β π = 4π2 πΏ
π2
β΄ Error in g can be calculated as
Ξπ
π
=
ΞL
πΏ
+
2ΞT
π
β΄ Total time for n oscillation is π‘ = ππ where T= time for oscillation.
β
Ξt
π‘
=
Ξπ
π
β
Ξπ
π
=
ΞπΏ
πΏ
+
2Ξt
π‘
Given that ΞπΏ = 1 ππ = 10β3 π, πΏ = 20 Γ 10β2 π
Ξπ‘ = 1π , π‘ = 90π
% error in g
Ξπ
π
Γ 100 = (
ΞπΏ
πΏ
+
2Ξπ‘
π‘
) Γ 100
=
Ξπ
π
Γ 100 = (
ΞπΏ
πΏ
+
2Ξπ‘
π‘
) Γ 100
= (
10β3
20 Γ 10β2 +
2 Γ 1
90
) Γ 100
=
1
2
+
20
9
= 0.5 + 2.22
= 2.72%
β 3%
54. Answer: (D)
Solution:
Consider cross section of cylinders which is circle the half part of circle which has positive charge can be
assume that total positive charge is at centre of mass of semicircle. In the same way we can assume that
negative charge is at centre of mass of that semicircle.
Nowit acts as a dipole nowbythe propertiesof dipole andlowsof electricfieldlinewhere twolinesshould
not intersect the graph would be
Topic: Electrostatics
Difficulty: Moderate (embibe predicted high weightage)
55. 64. A signal of 5 kHzfrequencyisamplitude modulatedonacarrier wave of frequency2MHz.
The frequencyof the resultantsignal is/are:
(A) 2005 kHz, and1995 kHz
(B) 2005 kHz, 2000 kHz and1995 kHz
(C) 2000 kHz and 1995 kHz
(D) 2 MHz only
Answer:(B)
Solution:
Topic: Communication Systems
Difficulty: Easy (embibe predicted high weightage)
56. 65. Consideraspherical shell of radiusRat temperature T.the blackbodyradiationinside itcan
be consideredasan ideal gasof photonswithinternal energyperunitvolume π’ =
π
π
β
π4and pressure π =
1
3
(
π
π
).If the shell now undergoesanadiabaticexpansionthe relation
betweenTandR is:
(A) π β πβ3π
(B) π β
1
π
(C) π β
1
π 3
(D) π β πβπ
Answer:(B)
Solution: β΅ in an adiabatic process.
ππ = 0
So by first law of thermodynamics
ππ = ππ + ππ
β 0 = ππ + ππ
β ππ = βππ
β΄ ππ = πππ
β πππ = βππ β¦.(i)
Given that
π
π
β π4 β π = πππ4
β ππ = ππ( ππ4) = πΎ( π4 ππ + 4π3 π ππ)
Also, π =
1
3
π
π
=
1
3
πππ4
π
=
πΎπ4
3
Putting these values in equation
β
πΎπ4
3
ππ = βπ( π4 ππ + 4π3 π ππ)
β
πππ
3
= βπππ β 4πππ
59. Topic: Magnetism
Difficulty: Moderate (embibe predicted high weightage)
67. A pendulummade of auniformwire of crosssectional areaA has time periodT.Whenand
additional massMisaddedto itsbob,the time periodchangesto π π.If the Youngβs
modulusof the material of the wire isY then
1
π
is equal to:
(g = gravitational acceleration)
(A) [(
π π
π
)
2
β 1]
ππ
π΄
61. Topic: Simple Harmonic Motion
Difficulty: Difficult (embibe predicted high weightage)
68. A red LED emitslightat 0.1 watt uniformlyaround it.The amplitude of the electricfieldof the lightat a
distance of 1 m from the diode is:
63. Topic: Optics
Difficulty: Easy (embibe predicted high weightage)
69. Two coaxial solenoidsof differentradii carrycurrentI inthe same direction.Let πΉ1
ββββ be the
magneticforce onthe innersolenoiddue tothe outerone and πΉ2
βββββ be the magneticforce on
the outersolenoiddue tothe innerone.Then:
(A) πΉ1
ββββ is radiallyinwardsand πΉ2
βββββ isradiallyoutwards
(B) πΉ1
ββββ is radiallyinwardsand πΉ2
βββββ = 0
(C) πΉ1
ββββ is radiallyoutwardsand πΉ2
βββββ = 0
(D) πΉ1
ββββ = πΉ2
βββββ = 0
Answer:(D)
Solution:
π2 is solenoid with more radius than π1 field because of π1 on π2 is o
β΄ force on π2 by π1 = 0
64. In the uniform field of π2 π1 behaves as a magnetic dipole
β΄ force on π1 by π2 is zero because force on both poles are equal in magnitude and opposite indirection.
Topic: Magnetism
Difficulty: Moderate (embibe predicted high weightage)
70. Consider an ideal gas confined in an isolated closed chamber. As the gas undergoes an adiabatic
expansion,the average timeof collisionbetweenmoleculesincreaseas Vq,where V isthe volumeof the
gas. The value of q is:
(Ξ³ =
CP
Cv
)
(A)
3Ξ³β5
6
(B)
Ξ³+1
2
(C)
Ξ³β1
2
(D)
3Ξ³+5
6
Answer: (B)
66. 71. An LCR circuitisequivalenttoadampedpendulum.InanLCR circuitthe capacitor ischarged
to π0 and thenconnectedtothe L and R as shownbelow:
If a studentplotsgraphsof the square of maximumcharge ( π πππ₯
2 )onthe capacitor withtime (t) fortwo
different values πΏ1 and πΏ2(πΏ1 > πΏ2) of L then which of the following represents this graph correctly?
(plots are schematic and not drawn to scale)
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
Answer:(D)
Solution:
67.
68. Topic: Magnetism
Difficulty: Difficult (embibe predicted high weightage)
72. From a solidsphere of massMand radiusR, a spherical portionof radius
π
2
isremoved,as
showninthe figure.Takinggravitational potential π = 0 and π = β,the potential atthe
centerof the cavitythusformedis:
(G = gravitational constant)
(A)
βπΊπ
π
(B)
β2πΊπ
3π
(C)
β2πΊπ
π
(D)
βπΊπ
2π
Answer:(A)
Solution:
70. Difficulty: Moderate (embibe predicted high weightage)
73. A trainis movingona straighttrack withspeed 20 ππ β1.It is blowingitswhistle atthe
frequencyof 1000 Hz. The percentage change inthe frequencyheardbya personstanding
nearthe track as the train passeshimis(speedof sound = 320 ππ β1) close to:
(A) 12%
(B) 18%
(C) 24%
(D) 6%
Answer:(A)
Solution:
71. Topic: Wave & Sound
Difficulty: Moderate (embibe predicted high weightage)
74.
Giveninthe figure are twoblocksA andBof weight20N and100N, respectively.Theseare beingpressed
againsta wall by a force F as shown.If the coefficientof friction betweenthe blocksis0.1 and between
block B and the wall is 0.15, the frictional force applied by the wall on block B is:
72. (A) 80 N
(B) 120 N
(C) 150 N
(D) 100 N
Answer: (B)
Solution:
For complete state equilibriumof the system.The state frictionon the blockB by wall will balance the total
weight 120 N of the system.
Topic: Laws of Motion
Difficulty: Moderate (embibe predicted Low Weightage)
75. Distance of the centre of mass of a soliduniformcone itsvertex is z0.If the radiusof itsbase is R and its
height is h then z0 is equal to:
(A)
3β
4
(B)
5β
8
(C)
3π»2
8π
(D)
β2
4π
Answer: (A)
74. Topic: Centre of Mass
Difficulty: Easy (embibe predicted Low Weightage)
76. A rectangularloopof sides10 cm and5cm carrying a current I of 12 A is placedindifferent
orientationsasshowninthe figure below:
If there is a uniformmagneticfieldof 0.3 T inthe positive zdirection,inwhichorientationsthe
loopwouldbe in(i) stable equilibriumand(ii)unstableequilibrium?
(A) (a) and (c),respectively
(B) (b) and (d),respectively
(C) (b) and (c), respectively
(D) (a) and (b),respectively
Answer:(B)
Solution:Fora magneticdipole placedinauniformmagneticfieldthe torque isgivenby πβ =
πβββ Γ π΅ββ and potential energyUisgivenas
π = βπβββ. π΅ββ = βπ π΅ πππ π
When πβββ is inthe same directionas π΅ββ then πβ = 0 and U is min= - MB as π = 0 π
79. Topic: Electrostatics
Difficulty: Moderate (embibe predicted high weightage)
79. In the given circuit, charge Q2 on the 2ΞΌF capacitor changes as C is varied from 1ΞΌF to 3ΞΌF. Q2 as a
function of βCβ is given properly by: (figure are drawn schematically and are not to scale)
(A)
(B)
81. πΆ ππ is=
3π
πΆ+3
So total charge supplied by battery is π = πΆ ππ =
3πΆπΈ
πΆ+3
β΄ Potential difference across parallel combination of 1ππ ad 2ππ is
βπ =
π
3
=
πΆπΈ
πΆ+3
So charge on 2ππ capacitor is
π2 = πΆ2βπ =
2πΆπΈ
πΆ+3
β
π2
2πΈ
=
πΆ
πΆ+3
β
π2
2πΈ
=
πΆ+3β3
πΆ+3
β
π2
2πΈ
= 1 β
3
πΆ+3
β (
π2
2πΈ
β 1) = β
3
πΆ+3
β ( π2 β 2πΈ)( πΆ + 3) = β6πΈ
Which is of the form ( π¦ β πΌ)( π₯ + π½) < 0
So the graph in hyperbola. With down ward curve line. i.e
Topic: Electrostatics
Difficulty: Moderate (embibe predicted high weightage)
80. A particle of massmmovinginthe xdirectionwithspeed 2v ishitbyanotherparticleof mass2mmoving
in the y direction with speed v.If the collision is perfectly inelastic, the percentage loss in the energy
during the collision is close to:
(A) 50%
(B) 56%
(C) 62%
(D) 44%
82. Answer: (B)
Solution:
The initial momentum of system is ππ
βββ = π(2π) πΜ + (2π) π£ πΜ
According to question as
On perfectly inelastic collision the particles stick to each other so.
ππ
ββββ = 3π ππ
ββββ
By conservation of linear momentum principle
ππ
ββββ = ππ
βββ β 3π ππ
ββββ = π2π πΜ + 2πππΜ
β ππ
ββββ =
2π
3
(πΜ + πΜ) β ππ =
2β2
3
π
β΄ loss in KE. of system = πΎππππ‘π π π β πΎπππππ
=
1
2
π(2π)2 +
1
2
(2π) π2 β
1
2
(3π)(
2β2π
3
)
2
= 2ππ2 + ππ2 β
4
3
ππ2 = 3ππ2 β
4ππ2
3
=
5
3
ππ2
% change in KE = 100 Γ
βπΎ
πΎπ
=
5
3
ππ£2
3ππ2
=
5
9
Γ 100
=
500
9
= 56%
83. Topic: Conservation of Momentum
Difficulty: Moderate (embibe predicted easy to score (Must Do))
81. Monochromaticlightisincidentona glassprismof angle A. If the refractive index of the
material of the prismis π, a ray,incidentatan angle π, on the face AB wouldget
transmittedthroughthe face ACof the prismprovided:
(A) π < sinβ1 [π sin (π΄ β sinβ1 (
1
π
))]
(B) π > cosβ1[π sin (π΄ + sinβ1 (
1
π
))]
(C) π < cosβ1[π sin (π΄ + sinβ1 (
1
π
))]
(D) π > sinβ1 [π π ππ (π΄ β sinβ1 (
1
π
))]
Answer:(D)
Solution:
85. Difficulty: Moderate (embibe predicted high weightage)
82. From a solidsphere of massMand radiusR a cube of maximumpossiblevolumeiscut.
Momentof inertiaof cube aboutan axispassingthroughitscentre and perpendiculartoone
of its facesis:
(A)
ππ 2
16β2π
(B)
4ππ 2
9β3π
(C)
4ππ 2
3β3π
(D)
ππ 2
32β2π
Answer:(B)
Solution: Let a be length of cube for cube with maximum possible volume diagonal length = 2R
β β3π = 2π β π =
2π
β3
As densities of sphere and cube are equal. Let Mβ be mass of cube
π
4
3
ππ 3 =
πβ²
4
3
π3
πβ² =
3ππ3
4ππ 3
Moment of inertial of cube about an axis passing through centre
=
πβ²(2π2)
12
=
3ππ3
4ππ 3 Γ
2π2
12
=
ππ5
8ππ 3
86. π =
2
β3
π
=
π Γ 32 π 5
8π Γ 9β3π 3
=
4ππ 2
9β3π
Topic: Rotational Mechanics
Difficulty: Moderate (embibe predicted Low Weightage)
83. Match list-I(FundamentalExperiment) withList-II(itsconclusion) andselectthe correctoptionfromthe
choices given below the list:
List-I List-II
A Franck-Hertz Experiment (i) Particle nature of light
B Photo-electric experiment (ii) Discrete energy levels of atom
C Davison-Germer Experiment (iii) Wave nature of electron
D (iv) Structure of atom
(A) A β (ii) ;B β (iv);C β (iii)
(B) A β (ii) ;B β (i);C β (iii)
(C) A β (iv) ;B β (iii);C β (ii)
(D)A β (i) ;B β (iv);C β (iii)
Answer: (B)
Solution:Frank-Hertzexperimentdemonstratedthe existence of excitedstatesinmercuryatomshelpingto
confirmthe quantumtheorywhichpredictedthatelectronsoccupiedonlydiscrete quantizedenergystates.
Phot-electric experiment = Demonstrate that photon is the field particle of light which can transfer
momentum and energy due to collision.
88. Topic: Electrostatics
Difficulty: Easy (embibe predicted high weightage)
85. For a simple pendulum, agraphisplottedbetweenitskineticenergy(KE) andpotential
energy(PE) againstitsdisplacementd.whichone of the followingrepresentsthese
correctly?
(Graphs are schematic and not drawn to scale)
(A)
94. 88. Assuminghumanpupil tohave aradiusof 0.25 cm and a comfortable viewingdistance of 25
cm, the minimumseparationbetweentwoobjectsthathumaneye canresolve at500 nm
wavelength is:
(A) 30 ππ
(B) 100 ππ
(C) 300 ππ
(D) 1 ππ
Answer:(A)
Solution:
Topic:Optics
95. Difficulty: Moderate (embibe predicted high weightage)
89.
Two long current carrying thinwires,bothwith current I, are heldby insulatingthreadsof lengthL and
are in equilibriumasshowninthe figure,withthreadsmakinganangle βΞΈβwiththe vertical.If wireshave
mass Ξ» per unit length then the value of I is:
(g = gravitational acceleration)
(A) 2sinΞΈβ
ΟΞ»gL
ΞΌ0 cosΞΈ
(B) 2β
ΟgL
ΞΌ0
tanΞΈ
(C) β
ΟΞ»gL
ΞΌ0
tanΞΈ
(D) 2β
ΟgL
ΞΌ0
tanΞΈ
Answer: (A)
Solution
97. Difficulty: Moderate (embibe predicted high weightage)
90. On a hot summernight,the refractive index of airissmallestnearthe groundand increaseswithheight
fromthe ground.Whena lightbeamisdirectedhorizontally,the Huygensβprinciple leadsustoconclude
that as it travels, the light beam:
(A) Goes horizontally without any deflection
(B) Bends downwards
(C) Bendsupwards
(D) Becomesnarrower
Answer:(C)
Solution: Consider air layers with increasing refractive index.
At critical angle it will bend upwards at interface. This process continues at each layer, and light ray bends
upwards continuously.
Topic:Optics
Difficulty: Moderate (embibe predicted high weightage)