JEE Mains 28.01.2026 – Session-1 – Shift-2

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Let $P_1: y = 4x^2$ and $P_2: y = x^2 + 27$ be two parabolas. If the area of the bounded region enclosed between $P_1$ and $P_2$ is six times the area of the bounded region enclosed between the line $y = \alpha x, \alpha > 0$ and $P_1$ then $\alpha$ is equal to:

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Correct Answer: (D) 12

Explanation
The equations of the parabolas are $P_1: y = 4x^2$ and $P_2: y = x^2 + 27$.
First, find the points of intersection of $P_1$ and $P_2$:
$$ 4x^2 = x^2 + 27 \implies 3x^2 = 27 \implies x^2 = 9 \implies x = \pm 3 $$
The area $A_1$ enclosed by $P_1$ and $P_2$ is:
$$ A_1 = \int_{-3}^{3} (x^2 + 27 - 4x^2) \, dx = 2 \int_{0}^{3} (27 - 3x^2) \, dx $$
$$ A_1 = 2 \left[ 27x - x^3 \right]_{0}^{3} = 2(81 - 27) = 108 $$
Next, find the points of intersection of $P_1$ and the line $y = \alpha x$:
$$ 4x^2 = \alpha x \implies x = 0 \text{ or } x = \frac{\alpha}{4} $$
The area $A_2$ enclosed by $P_1$ and $y = \alpha x$ is:
$$ A_2 = \int_{0}^{\alpha/4} (\alpha x - 4x^2) \, dx = \left[ \alpha \frac{x^2}{2} - \frac{4x^3}{3} \right]_{0}^{\alpha/4} $$
$$ A_2 = \alpha \left( \frac{\alpha^2}{32} \right) - \frac{4}{3} \left( \frac{\alpha^3}{64} \right) = \frac{\alpha^3}{32} - \frac{\alpha^3}{48} = \frac{\alpha^3}{96} $$
We are given that $A_1 = 6 A_2$:
$$ 108 = 6 \left( \frac{\alpha^3}{96} \right) \implies 18 = \frac{\alpha^3}{96} \implies \alpha^3 = 1728 $$
Taking the cube root, we get $\alpha = 12$.

Let $f(x) = \int \frac{dx}{x^{\frac{2}{3}} + 2x^{\frac{1}{2}}}$ be such that $f(0) = -26 + 24 \log_e(2)$. If $f(1) = a + b \log_e(3)$, where $a, b \in \mathbb{Z}$ then $a + b$ is equal to:

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Correct Answer: (A) -11

Explanation
Given the integral:
$$ f(x) = \int \frac{dx}{x^{2/3} + 2x^{1/2}} $$
Let $x = t^6$, then $dx = 6t^5 \, dt$. Substituting these into the integral:
$$ f(x) = \int \frac{6t^5}{t^4 + 2t^3} \, dt = \int \frac{6t^2}{t + 2} \, dt $$
By polynomial division or adding/subtracting terms:
$$ \frac{t^2}{t+2} = \frac{t^2 - 4 + 4}{t+2} = t - 2 + \frac{4}{t+2} $$
$$ f(x) = 6 \int \left( t - 2 + \frac{4}{t+2} \right) dt = 6 \left( \frac{t^2}{2} - 2t + 4 \log_e|t+2| \right) + C $$
$$ f(x) = 3t^2 - 12t + 24 \log_e|t+2| + C $$
Substituting back $t = x^{1/6}$:
$$ f(x) = 3x^{1/3} - 12x^{1/6} + 24 \log_e(x^{1/6} + 2) + C $$
We are given $f(0) = -26 + 24 \log_e(2)$.
$$ f(0) = 0 - 0 + 24 \log_e(2) + C \implies C = -26 $$
So, the function is:
$$ f(x) = 3x^{1/3} - 12x^{1/6} + 24 \log_e(x^{1/6} + 2) - 26 $$
Now, calculate $f(1)$:
$$ f(1) = 3(1) - 12(1) + 24 \log_e(1 + 2) - 26 = -9 + 24 \log_e(3) - 26 $$
$$ f(1) = -35 + 24 \log_e(3) $$
Comparing this with $f(1) = a + b \log_e(3)$, we get $a = -35$ and $b = 24$.
Therefore, $a + b = -35 + 24 = -11$.

Given below are two statements: Statement I: $25^{13} + 20^{13} + 8^{13} + 3^{13}$ is divisible by $7$. Statement II: The integral part of $(7 + 4\sqrt{3})^{25}$ is an odd number. In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Correct Answer: (D) Both Statement I and Statement II are true

Explanation
Statement I: Evaluate $25^{13} + 20^{13} + 8^{13} + 3^{13} \pmod 7$.
Using modular arithmetic modulo 7:
$25 \equiv 4 \pmod 7$
$20 \equiv -1 \pmod 7$
$8 \equiv 1 \pmod 7$
$3 \equiv 3 \pmod 7$
Thus, the expression becomes:
$$ 4^{13} + (-1)^{13} + 1^{13} + 3^{13} \equiv 4^{13} - 1 + 1 + 3^{13} \equiv 4^{13} + 3^{13} \pmod 7 $$
Since $13$ is an odd integer, $a^n + b^n$ is divisible by $a + b$.
Here, $4^{13} + 3^{13}$ is divisible by $4 + 3 = 7$.
So, Statement I is true.

Statement II: Consider the expression $(7 + 4\sqrt{3})^{25}$.
Let $I + f = (7 + 4\sqrt{3})^{25}$, where $I$ is its integral part and $f$ is the fractional part ($0 \le f < 1$).
Let $f' = (7 - 4\sqrt{3})^{25}$. Since $0 < 7 - 4\sqrt{3} < 1$, we have $0 < f' < 1$.
Adding the two expressions:
$$ I + f + f' = (7 + 4\sqrt{3})^{25} + (7 - 4\sqrt{3})^{25} $$
The binomial expansion of the right side leaves only the even-powered terms of $\sqrt{3}$, making the sum an even integer.
$$ I + f + f' = 2k \quad \text{(where } k \text{ is an integer)} $$
Since $I$ and $2k$ are integers, $f + f'$ must also be an integer.
Given $0 \le f < 1$ and $0 < f' < 1$, we have $0 < f + f' < 2$. The only integer in this range is $1$.
Thus, $f + f' = 1$.
$$ I + 1 = 2k \implies I = 2k - 1 $$
This shows that $I$ is an odd integer. So, Statement II is true.

Let the ellipse $E: \frac{x^2}{144} + \frac{y^2}{169} = 1$ and the hyperbola $H: \frac{x^2}{16} - \frac{y^2}{\lambda^2} = -1$ have the same foci. If $e$ and $L$ respectively denote the eccentricity and the length of the latus rectum of $H$, then the value of $24(e + L)$ is:

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Correct Answer: (B) 296

Explanation
For the ellipse $E: \frac{x^2}{144} + \frac{y^2}{169} = 1$:
Here, $a^2 = 144$ and $b^2 = 169$. Since $b > a$, it is a vertical ellipse.
The eccentricity $e_E$ is given by:
$$ a^2 = b^2(1 - e_E^2) \implies 144 = 169(1 - e_E^2) \implies e_E^2 = \frac{25}{169} \implies e_E = \frac{5}{13} $$
The foci of the ellipse are at $(0, \pm b e_E) = (0, \pm 13 \times \frac{5}{13}) = (0, \pm 5)$.

For the hyperbola $H: \frac{x^2}{16} - \frac{y^2}{\lambda^2} = -1$, which can be rewritten as $\frac{y^2}{\lambda^2} - \frac{x^2}{16} = 1$:
This is a vertical hyperbola with $a_H^2 = 16$ and $b_H^2 = \lambda^2$.
The foci of the hyperbola are at $(0, \pm b_H e_H)$.
Since the foci of the ellipse and hyperbola coincide, we have $b_H e_H = 5$, so $\lambda e_H = 5$.
For a vertical hyperbola, the eccentricity relation is:
$$ a_H^2 = b_H^2(e_H^2 - 1) \implies 16 = \lambda^2(e_H^2 - 1) = \lambda^2 e_H^2 - \lambda^2 $$
Substituting $\lambda e_H = 5$:
$$ 16 = 25 - \lambda^2 \implies \lambda^2 = 9 \implies \lambda = 3 $$
So, $b_H = 3$ and $e = e_H = \frac{5}{3}$.
The length of the latus rectum $L$ of the vertical hyperbola is:
$$ L = \frac{2 a_H^2}{b_H} = \frac{2(16)}{3} = \frac{32}{3} $$
We need to find the value of $24(e + L)$:
$$ 24(e + L) = 24 \left( \frac{5}{3} + \frac{32}{3} \right) = 24 \left( \frac{37}{3} \right) = 8 \times 37 = 296 $$

Let the arithmetic mean of $\frac{1}{a}$ and $\frac{1}{b}$ be $\frac{5}{16}, a > 2$. If $\alpha$ is such that $a, 4, \alpha, b$ are in A.P., then the equation $\alpha x^2 - ax + 2(\alpha - 2b) = 0$ has:

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Correct Answer: (A) one root in (1, 4) and another in (-2, 0)

Explanation
Given that the arithmetic mean of $\frac{1}{a}$ and $\frac{1}{b}$ is $\frac{5}{16}$:
$$ \frac{1}{2} \left( \frac{1}{a} + \frac{1}{b} \right) = \frac{5}{16} \implies \frac{1}{a} + \frac{1}{b} = \frac{5}{8} $$
We are also given that $a, 4, \alpha, b$ are in an Arithmetic Progression (A.P.).
Let the common difference be $d$. We can express the terms as:
$4 = a + d \implies a = 4 - d$
$\alpha = 4 + d$
$b = 4 + 2d$
Substitute $a$ and $b$ into the AM equation:
$$ \frac{1}{4 - d} + \frac{1}{4 + 2d} = \frac{5}{8} $$
$$ \frac{(4 + 2d) + (4 - d)}{(4 - d)(4 + 2d)} = \frac{5}{8} \implies \frac{8 + d}{16 + 4d - 2d^2} = \frac{5}{8} $$
Cross-multiplying yields:
$$ 64 + 8d = 80 + 20d - 10d^2 \implies 10d^2 - 12d - 16 = 0 \implies 5d^2 - 6d - 8 = 0 $$
Factoring the quadratic equation:
$$ (5d + 4)(d - 2) = 0 \implies d = 2 \text{ or } d = -\frac{4}{5} $$
If $d = 2$, then $a = 4 - 2 = 2$. However, the problem states $a > 2$, so $d = 2$ is rejected.
Thus, $d = -\frac{4}{5}$.
Now, calculate $a, \alpha,$ and $b$:
$a = 4 - \left(-\frac{4}{5}\right) = \frac{24}{5}$ (which is $> 2$, so valid)
$\alpha = 4 - \frac{4}{5} = \frac{16}{5}$
$b = 4 + 2\left(-\frac{4}{5}\right) = \frac{12}{5}$
The given quadratic equation is $\alpha x^2 - ax + 2(\alpha - 2b) = 0$. Substituting the values:
$$ \frac{16}{5} x^2 - \frac{24}{5} x + 2\left( \frac{16}{5} - \frac{24}{5} \right) = 0 $$
$$ 16x^2 - 24x - 16 = 0 \implies 2x^2 - 3x - 2 = 0 $$
Factoring the equation:
$$ (2x + 1)(x - 2) = 0 \implies x = -\frac{1}{2}, x = 2 $$
The roots are $-0.5$ and $2$.
Observing the options:
The root $2$ lies in the interval $(1, 4)$.
The root $-0.5$ lies in the interval $(-2, 0)$.
Therefore, the equation has one root in $(1, 4)$ and another in $(-2, 0)$.

The sum of the coefficients of $x^{499}$ and $x^{500}$ in $(1+x)^{1000} + x(1+x)^{999} + x^{2}(1+x)^{998} + \dots + x^{1000}$ is:

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Correct Answer: (B) ${}^{1002}C_{500}$

Explanation
The given expression is a geometric progression:
$$ S = (1+x)^{1000} + x(1+x)^{999} + x^{2}(1+x)^{998} + \dots + x^{1000} $$
This can be written as:
$$ S = (1+x)^{1000} \left[ 1 + \left(\frac{x}{1+x}\right) + \left(\frac{x}{1+x}\right)^2 + \dots + \left(\frac{x}{1+x}\right)^{1000} \right] $$
Using the sum of a geometric progression:
$$ S = (1+x)^{1000} \frac{1 - \left(\frac{x}{1+x}\right)^{1001}}{1 - \frac{x}{1+x}} $$
$$ S = (1+x)^{1000} \frac{\frac{(1+x)^{1001} - x^{1001}}{(1+x)^{1001}}}{\frac{1}{1+x}} = (1+x)^{1001} - x^{1001} $$
We need the sum of the coefficients of $x^{499}$ and $x^{500}$ in $(1+x)^{1001} - x^{1001}$.
The coefficient of $x^{499}$ is ${}^{1001}C_{499}$.
The coefficient of $x^{500}$ is ${}^{1001}C_{500}$.
The sum of these coefficients is:
$$ {}^{1001}C_{499} + {}^{1001}C_{500} = {}^{1002}C_{500} $$
(Using the identity ${}^{n}C_{r-1} + {}^{n}C_{r} = {}^{n+1}C_{r}$)

Let $y=y(x)$ be the solution of the differential equation $x\frac{dy}{dx} - y = x^{2} \cot x, x \in (0, \pi)$. If $y(\frac{\pi}{2}) = \frac{\pi}{2}$, then $6y(\frac{\pi}{6}) - 5y(\frac{\pi}{4})$ is equal to:

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Correct Answer: (A) -\frac{\pi}{4} - \frac{3\pi}{8} \ln 2

Explanation
The differential equation is $x\frac{dy}{dx} - y = x^{2} \cot x$.
Dividing by $x^2$:
$$ \frac{x\frac{dy}{dx} - y}{x^2} = \cot x $$
$$ \frac{d}{dx}\left(\frac{y}{x}\right) = \cot x $$
Integrating both sides:
$$ \frac{y}{x} = \int \cot x \, dx = \ln(\sin x) + C $$
Given $y\left(\frac{\pi}{2}\right) = \frac{\pi}{2}$:
$$ \frac{\pi/2}{\pi/2} = \ln\left(\sin \frac{\pi}{2}\right) + C \implies 1 = \ln(1) + C \implies C = 1 $$
So, the particular solution is:
$$ \frac{y}{x} = \ln(\sin x) + 1 \implies y = x \ln(\sin x) + x $$
Now, calculate $y\left(\frac{\pi}{6}\right)$ and $y\left(\frac{\pi}{4}\right)$:
$$ y\left(\frac{\pi}{6}\right) = \frac{\pi}{6} \ln\left(\sin \frac{\pi}{6}\right) + \frac{\pi}{6} = \frac{\pi}{6} \ln\left(\frac{1}{2}\right) + \frac{\pi}{6} = \frac{\pi}{6}(1 - \ln 2) $$
$$ y\left(\frac{\pi}{4}\right) = \frac{\pi}{4} \ln\left(\sin \frac{\pi}{4}\right) + \frac{\pi}{4} = \frac{\pi}{4} \ln\left(\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}\right) + \frac{\pi}{4} = \frac{\pi}{4}\left(1 - \frac{1}{2} \ln 2\right) $$
Substitute these into the required expression:
$$ 6y\left(\frac{\pi}{6}\right) - 5y\left(\frac{\pi}{4}\right) = 6 \left[ \frac{\pi}{6}(1 - \ln 2) \right] - 5 \left[ \frac{\pi}{4}\left(1 - \frac{1}{2} \ln 2\right) \right] $$
$$ = \pi(1 - \ln 2) - \frac{5\pi}{4} + \frac{5\pi}{8} \ln 2 $$
$$ = \pi - \frac{5\pi}{4} - \pi \ln 2 + \frac{5\pi}{8} \ln 2 $$
$$ = -\frac{\pi}{4} - \frac{3\pi}{8} \ln 2 $$
Since this does not match any of the given options, there might be a typo in the problem statement.

An ellipse has its center at $(1, -2)$, one focus at $(3, -2)$ and one vertex at $(5, -2)$. Then the length of its latus rectum is:

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Correct Answer: (B) 6

Explanation
Given the ellipse properties:
Center $C = (1, -2)$
Focus $S = (3, -2)$
Vertex $A = (5, -2)$
The distance from the center to the vertex is $a$:
$$ a = 5 - 1 = 4 $$
The distance from the center to the focus is $ae$:
$$ ae = 3 - 1 = 2 $$
From this, we can find the eccentricity $e$:
$$ 4e = 2 \implies e = \frac{1}{2} $$
Now, find $b^2$ using the relation $b^2 = a^2(1 - e^2)$:
$$ b^2 = 16 \left( 1 - \frac{1}{4} \right) = 16 \times \frac{3}{4} = 12 $$
The length of the latus rectum is given by $\frac{2b^2}{a}$:
$$ L = \frac{2(12)}{4} = \frac{24}{4} = 6 $$

Given below are two statements: Statement I: The function $f: \mathbb{R} \rightarrow \mathbb{R}$ defined by $f(x) = \frac{x}{1+|x|}$ is one-one. Statement II: The function $f: \mathbb{R} \rightarrow \mathbb{R}$ defined by $f(x) = \frac{x^{2}+4x-30}{x^{2}-8x+18}$ is many-one. In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Correct Answer: (B) Both Statement I and Statement II are true

Explanation
Statement I:
The function is $f(x) = \frac{x}{1+|x|}$.
Case 1: For $x \ge 0$, $f(x) = \frac{x}{1+x}$.
$f'(x) = \frac{1(1+x) - x(1)}{(1+x)^2} = \frac{1}{(1+x)^2} > 0$.
Case 2: For $x < 0$, $f(x) = \frac{x}{1-x}$.
$f'(x) = \frac{1(1-x) - x(-1)}{(1-x)^2} = \frac{1}{(1-x)^2} > 0$.
Since $f'(x) > 0$ for all $x \neq 0$, and $f(x)$ is continuous, $f(x)$ is strictly increasing on $\mathbb{R}$.
Therefore, $f(x)$ is a one-one function. Statement I is true.

Statement II:
The function is $f(x) = \frac{x^2+4x-30}{x^2-8x+18}$.
Let $y = \frac{x^2+4x-30}{x^2-8x+18} \implies x^2(y-1) - x(8y+4) + (18y+30) = 0$.
For $f(x)$ to be many-one, there must exist a value of $y$ for which there are two distinct real values of $x$.
This requires the discriminant $\Delta > 0$ for some $y \neq 1$.
$$ \Delta = (8y+4)^2 - 4(y-1)(18y+30) $$
$$ \Delta = 64y^2 + 64y + 16 - 4(18y^2 + 12y - 30) = -8y^2 + 16y + 136 $$
For $\Delta > 0 \implies 8y^2 - 16y - 136 < 0 \implies y^2 - 2y - 17 < 0$.
This inequality holds for $y \in (1-3\sqrt{2}, 1+3\sqrt{2})$.
Since there are infinitely many values of $y$ in this range (excluding $y=1$) that give two distinct real roots for $x$, the function is many-one. Statement II is true.
Thus, both statements are true.

Let $f(x) = \lim_{n \rightarrow \infty} \left( \frac{\cos \pi x - x^{2n} \sin(x-1)}{1 + x^{2n}(x-1)} \right), x \in \mathbb{R}$. Consider the following two statements: (I) $f(x)$ is discontinuous at $x=1$. (II) $f(x)$ is continuous at $x=-1$. Then,

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Correct Answer: (B) Neither (I) nor (II) is True

Explanation
Evaluate the function $f(x)$ by taking the limit as $n \rightarrow \infty$:
Case 1: $|x| < 1$, then $x^{2n} \rightarrow 0$.
$$ f(x) = \frac{\cos \pi x - 0}{1 + 0} = \cos \pi x $$
Case 2: $|x| > 1$, then $x^{2n} \rightarrow \infty$. Dividing numerator and denominator by $x^{2n}$:
$$ f(x) = \frac{\frac{\cos \pi x}{x^{2n}} - \sin(x-1)}{\frac{1}{x^{2n}} + (x-1)} = \frac{0 - \sin(x-1)}{0 + (x-1)} = -\frac{\sin(x-1)}{x-1} $$
Case 3: $x = 1$, then $x^{2n} = 1$.
$$ f(1) = \frac{\cos \pi - \sin(0)}{1 + 1(0)} = \frac{-1 - 0}{1} = -1 $$
Case 4: $x = -1$, then $x^{2n} = 1$.
$$ f(-1) = \frac{\cos(-\pi) - \sin(-2)}{1 + 1(-2)} = \frac{-1 + \sin 2}{-1} = 1 - \sin 2 $$

Check continuity at $x = 1$:
LHL: $\lim_{x \rightarrow 1^-} f(x) = \lim_{x \rightarrow 1^-} \cos \pi x = -1$
RHL: $\lim_{x \rightarrow 1^+} f(x) = \lim_{x \rightarrow 1^+} \left( -\frac{\sin(x-1)}{x-1} \right) = -1$
Since LHL = RHL = $f(1) = -1$, $f(x)$ is continuous at $x=1$. Statement (I) is false.

Check continuity at $x = -1$:
RHL (approaching from $|x| < 1$): $\lim_{x \rightarrow -1^+} f(x) = \lim_{x \rightarrow -1^+} \cos \pi x = -1$
LHL (approaching from $|x| > 1$): $\lim_{x \rightarrow -1^-} f(x) = \lim_{x \rightarrow -1^-} \left( -\frac{\sin(x-1)}{x-1} \right) = \frac{-\sin(-2)}{-2} = -\frac{\sin 2}{2}$
Since LHL $\neq$ RHL, $f(x)$ is discontinuous at $x=-1$. Statement (II) is false.
Thus, neither (I) nor (II) is true.

Let $A$ be the focus of the parabola $y^2 = 8x$. Let the line $y = mx + c$ intersect the parabola at two distinct points $B$ and $C$. If the centroid of the triangle $ABC$ is $(\frac{7}{3}, \frac{4}{3})$, then $(BC)^2$ is equal to:

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Correct Answer: (D) 80

Explanation
Explanation:
The parabola is $y^2 = 8x \implies a = 2$. Its focus is $A(2, 0)$.
Let the line be $y = mx + c$. It intersects the parabola at $B(x_1, y_1)$ and $C(x_2, y_2)$.
The centroid of $\triangle ABC$ is $(\frac{7}{3}, \frac{4}{3})$.
$$ \frac{2 + x_1 + x_2}{3} = \frac{7}{3} \implies x_1 + x_2 = 5 $$
$$ \frac{0 + y_1 + y_2}{3} = \frac{4}{3} \implies y_1 + y_2 = 4 $$
Since $B$ and $C$ lie on $y^2 = 8x$, we have $y_1^2 = 8x_1$ and $y_2^2 = 8x_2$.
Subtracting the two equations:
$$ y_1^2 - y_2^2 = 8(x_1 - x_2) \implies (y_1 - y_2)(y_1 + y_2) = 8(x_1 - x_2) $$
Substitute $y_1 + y_2 = 4$:
$$ 4(y_1 - y_2) = 8(x_1 - x_2) \implies \frac{y_1 - y_2}{x_1 - x_2} = 2 $$
The slope of line $BC$ is $m = 2$. The line is $y = 2x + c$.
Substitute $y = 2x + c$ into $y^2 = 8x$:
$$ (2x + c)^2 = 8x \implies 4x^2 + 4cx + c^2 - 8x = 0 \implies 4x^2 + 4(c - 2)x + c^2 = 0 $$
The sum of the roots is $x_1 + x_2 = -\frac{4(c - 2)}{4} = 2 - c$.
Since $x_1 + x_2 = 5$, we have $2 - c = 5 \implies c = -3$.
The line equation is $y = 2x - 3$.
Substitute $c = -3$ into the quadratic equation:
$$ 4x^2 - 20x + 9 = 0 \implies (2x - 1)(2x - 9) = 0 \implies x_1 = \frac{1}{2}, x_2 = \frac{9}{2} $$
The corresponding $y$-coordinates are:
$$ y_1 = 2\left(\frac{1}{2}\right) - 3 = -2, \quad y_2 = 2\left(\frac{9}{2}\right) - 3 = 6 $$
The points are $B(1/2, -2)$ and $C(9/2, 6)$.
$$ (BC)^2 = \left(\frac{9}{2} - \frac{1}{2}\right)^2 + (6 - (-2))^2 = 4^2 + 8^2 = 16 + 64 = 80 $$

Let $[ \cdot ]$ denote the greatest integer function. Then $\int_{0}^{2} (3 + [x]) dx$ is equal to:

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Correct Answer: (A) 7

Explanation
Explanation:
Given the integral:
$$ \int_{0}^{2} (3 + [x]) dx $$
Using the properties of the greatest integer function, we can split the integral at integers:
$$ \int_{0}^{2} (3 + [x]) dx = \int_{0}^{1} (3 + [x]) dx + \int_{1}^{2} (3 + [x]) dx $$
For $x \in (0, 1)$, $[x] = 0$.
For $x \in (1, 2)$, $[x] = 1$.
Substitute these values into the integrals:
$$ \int_{0}^{1} (3 + 0) dx + \int_{1}^{2} (3 + 1) dx $$
$$ = \int_{0}^{1} 3 dx + \int_{1}^{2} 4 dx $$
$$ = 3[x]_{0}^{1} + 4[x]_{1}^{2} $$
$$ = 3(1 - 0) + 4(2 - 1) = 3 + 4 = 7 $$
*(Note: The given options in the question seem to be incorrect for this integral, but the exact evaluated value is 7.)*

Let $P$ be a point in the plane of the vectors $\vec{AB} = 3\hat{i} + \hat{j} - \hat{k}$ and $\vec{AC} = \hat{i} - \hat{j} + 3\hat{k}$ such that $P$ is equidistant from the lines $AB$ and $AC$. If $|\vec{AP}| = \frac{\sqrt{5}}{2}$, then the area of the triangle $ABP$ is:

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Correct Answer: (D) \frac{\sqrt{30}}{4}

Explanation
Explanation:
Given vectors $\vec{AB} = 3\hat{i} + \hat{j} - \hat{k}$ and $\vec{AC} = \hat{i} - \hat{j} + 3\hat{k}$.
Find their magnitudes:
$$ |\vec{AB}| = \sqrt{3^2 + 1^2 + (-1)^2} = \sqrt{11} $$
$$ |\vec{AC}| = \sqrt{1^2 + (-1)^2 + 3^2} = \sqrt{11} $$
Since $|\vec{AB}| = |\vec{AC}|$, the angle bisectors of $\vec{AB}$ and $\vec{AC}$ are along the vectors $\vec{AB} + \vec{AC}$ and $\vec{AB} - \vec{AC}$.
Point $P$ is equidistant from lines $AB$ and $AC$, meaning $P$ lies on one of the angle bisectors.
$$ \vec{v_1} = \vec{AB} + \vec{AC} = (4, 0, 2) \parallel (2, 0, 1) $$
$$ \vec{v_2} = \vec{AB} - \vec{AC} = (2, 2, -4) \parallel (1, 1, -2) $$
Case 1: $\vec{AP}$ is along $(2, 0, 1)$.
Given $|\vec{AP}| = \frac{\sqrt{5}}{2}$ and $|(2, 0, 1)| = \sqrt{5}$, we have $\vec{AP} = \pm \frac{1}{2}(2, 0, 1) = \pm (1, 0, 1/2)$.
The area of $\triangle ABP$ is $\frac{1}{2} |\vec{AB} \times \vec{AP}|$.
$$ \vec{AB} \times \vec{AP} = (3, 1, -1) \times (1, 0, 1/2) = (1/2, -5/2, -1) $$
$$ |\vec{AB} \times \vec{AP}| = \sqrt{\frac{1}{4} + \frac{25}{4} + 1} = \sqrt{\frac{30}{4}} = \frac{\sqrt{30}}{2} $$
Area = $\frac{1}{2} \times \frac{\sqrt{30}}{2} = \frac{\sqrt{30}}{4}$.

Case 2: $\vec{AP}$ is along $(1, 1, -2)$.
Given $|\vec{AP}| = \frac{\sqrt{5}}{2}$ and $|(1, 1, -2)| = \sqrt{6}$, we have $\vec{AP} = \pm \frac{\sqrt{5}}{2\sqrt{6}}(1, 1, -2)$.
$$ \vec{AB} \times \vec{AP} = \pm \frac{\sqrt{5}}{2\sqrt{6}} [ (3, 1, -1) \times (1, 1, -2) ] = \pm \frac{\sqrt{5}}{2\sqrt{6}} (-1, 5, 2) $$
$$ |\vec{AB} \times \vec{AP}| = \frac{\sqrt{5}}{2\sqrt{6}} \sqrt{1 + 25 + 4} = \frac{\sqrt{5}}{2\sqrt{6}} \sqrt{30} = \frac{\sqrt{5}}{2} \sqrt{5} = \frac{5}{2} $$
Area = $\frac{1}{2} \times \frac{5}{2} = \frac{5}{4}$.
Since $\frac{\sqrt{30}}{4}$ is among the options, the area is $\frac{\sqrt{30}}{4}$.

Let $Q(a, b, c)$ be the image of the point $P(3, 2, 1)$ in the line $\frac{x-1}{1} = \frac{y}{2} = \frac{z-1}{1}$. Then the distance of $Q$ from the line $\frac{x-9}{3} = \frac{y-9}{2} = \frac{z-5}{-2}$ is:

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Correct Answer: (B) 7

Explanation
Explanation:
Let the given line be $L_1: \frac{x-1}{1} = \frac{y}{2} = \frac{z-1}{1} = t$.
A general point on $L_1$ is $M(t+1, 2t, t+1)$.
If $M$ is the foot of the perpendicular from $P(3, 2, 1)$ to $L_1$, then the direction ratios of $PM$ are $(t-2, 2t-2, t)$.
Since $PM$ is perpendicular to $L_1$ (direction ratios $1, 2, 1$):
$$ 1(t-2) + 2(2t-2) + 1(t) = 0 \implies t - 2 + 4t - 4 + t = 0 \implies 6t = 6 \implies t = 1 $$
So, $M = (2, 2, 2)$.
Since $Q(a, b, c)$ is the image of $P$ in $L_1$, $M$ is the midpoint of $PQ$.
$$ Q = 2M - P = 2(2, 2, 2) - (3, 2, 1) = (4, 4, 4) - (3, 2, 1) = (1, 2, 3) $$
Now, we find the distance of $Q(1, 2, 3)$ from the line $L_2: \frac{x-9}{3} = \frac{y-9}{2} = \frac{z-5}{-2}$.
$L_2$ passes through $A(9, 9, 5)$ and is parallel to $\vec{d} = (3, 2, -2)$.
$$ \vec{AQ} = Q - A = (1-9, 2-9, 3-5) = (-8, -7, -2) $$
The distance $d$ is given by $d = \frac{|\vec{AQ} \times \vec{d}|}{|\vec{d}|}$.
$$ \vec{AQ} \times \vec{d} = \begin{vmatrix} \hat{i} & \hat{j} & \hat{k} \\ -8 & -7 & -2 \\ 3 & 2 & -2 \end{vmatrix} = \hat{i}(14 - (-4)) - \hat{j}(16 - (-6)) + \hat{k}(-16 - (-21)) = (18, -22, 5) $$
$$ |\vec{AQ} \times \vec{d}| = \sqrt{18^2 + (-22)^2 + 5^2} = \sqrt{324 + 484 + 25} = \sqrt{833} $$
$$ |\vec{d}| = \sqrt{3^2 + 2^2 + (-2)^2} = \sqrt{9 + 4 + 4} = \sqrt{17} $$
$$ d = \sqrt{\frac{833}{17}} = \sqrt{49} = 7 $$

The probability distribution of a random variable $X$ is given below: $X$: $\frac{30}{7}k$, $4k$, $\frac{32}{7}k$, $\frac{34}{7}k$, $\frac{36}{7}k$, $\frac{38}{7}k$, $\frac{40}{7}k$, $6k$; $P(X)$: $\frac{1}{15}$, $\frac{2}{15}$, $\frac{2}{15}$, $\frac{2}{15}$, $\frac{1}{5}$, $\frac{1}{15}$, $\frac{1}{5}$, $\frac{1}{15}$. If $E(X) = \frac{263}{15}$, then $P(X < 20)$ is equal to:

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Correct Answer: (D) \frac{11}{15}

Explanation
Explanation:
First, verify the sum of probabilities:
$$ \sum P(X) = \frac{1}{15} + \frac{2}{15} + \frac{2}{15} + \frac{2}{15} + \frac{3}{15} + \frac{1}{15} + \frac{3}{15} + \frac{1}{15} = \frac{15}{15} = 1 $$
Calculate the expected value $E(X)$:
$$ E(X) = \sum x_i p_i $$
$$ E(X) = \left(\frac{30}{7}k \times \frac{1}{15}\right) + \left(\frac{28}{7}k \times \frac{2}{15}\right) + \left(\frac{32}{7}k \times \frac{2}{15}\right) + \left(\frac{34}{7}k \times \frac{2}{15}\right) + \left(\frac{36}{7}k \times \frac{3}{15}\right) + \left(\frac{38}{7}k \times \frac{1}{15}\right) + \left(\frac{40}{7}k \times \frac{3}{15}\right) + \left(\frac{42}{7}k \times \frac{1}{15}\right) $$
$$ E(X) = \frac{k}{105} [30(1) + 28(2) + 32(2) + 34(2) + 36(3) + 38(1) + 40(3) + 42(1)] $$
$$ E(X) = \frac{k}{105} [30 + 56 + 64 + 68 + 108 + 38 + 120 + 42] = \frac{526k}{105} $$
Given $E(X) = \frac{263}{15}$:
$$ \frac{526k}{105} = \frac{263}{15} \implies \frac{2k}{7} = 1 \implies 2k = 7 \implies k = 3.5 = \frac{7}{2} $$
Now, calculate the values of $X$ for each outcome:
$x_1 = \frac{30}{7} \times \frac{7}{2} = 15$
$x_2 = 4 \times \frac{7}{2} = 14$
$x_3 = \frac{32}{7} \times \frac{7}{2} = 16$
$x_4 = \frac{34}{7} \times \frac{7}{2} = 17$
$x_5 = \frac{36}{7} \times \frac{7}{2} = 18$
$x_6 = \frac{38}{7} \times \frac{7}{2} = 19$
$x_7 = \frac{40}{7} \times \frac{7}{2} = 20$
$x_8 = 6 \times \frac{7}{2} = 21$
We need to find $P(X < 20)$. The values of $X$ less than 20 are $15, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19$.
These correspond to the first six probabilities:
$$ P(X < 20) = P(X=15) + P(X=14) + P(X=16) + P(X=17) + P(X=18) + P(X=19) $$
$$ P(X < 20) = \frac{1}{15} + \frac{2}{15} + \frac{2}{15} + \frac{2}{15} + \frac{3}{15} + \frac{1}{15} = \frac{11}{15} $$

Considering the principal values of inverse trigonometric functions, the value of the expression $\tan(2 \sin^{-1}(\frac{2}{\sqrt{13}}) - 2 \cos^{-1}(\frac{3}{\sqrt{10}}))$ is equal to:

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Correct Answer: (A) \frac{33}{56}

Explanation
Explanation:
Let $\alpha = \sin^{-1}\left(\frac{2}{\sqrt{13}}\right)$ and $\beta = \cos^{-1}\left(\frac{3}{\sqrt{10}}\right)$.
From this, we get $\tan \alpha = \frac{2}{3}$ and $\tan \beta = \frac{1}{3}$.
We need to evaluate $\tan(2\alpha - 2\beta)$.
First, find $\tan(2\alpha)$ and $\tan(2\beta)$:
$$ \tan(2\alpha) = \frac{2\tan\alpha}{1 - \tan^2\alpha} = \frac{2(2/3)}{1 - (2/3)^2} = \frac{4/3}{1 - 4/9} = \frac{4/3}{5/9} = \frac{12}{5} $$
$$ \tan(2\beta) = \frac{2\tan\beta}{1 - \tan^2\beta} = \frac{2(1/3)}{1 - (1/3)^2} = \frac{2/3}{1 - 1/9} = \frac{2/3}{8/9} = \frac{3}{4} $$
Now, use the tangent subtraction formula:
$$ \tan(2\alpha - 2\beta) = \frac{\tan(2\alpha) - \tan(2\beta)}{1 + \tan(2\alpha)\tan(2\beta)} $$
$$ \tan(2\alpha - 2\beta) = \frac{12/5 - 3/4}{1 + (12/5)(3/4)} = \frac{\frac{48 - 15}{20}}{1 + \frac{36}{20}} = \frac{33/20}{56/20} = \frac{33}{56} $$

Let the circle $x^2 + y^2 = 4$ intersect x-axis at the points $A(a, 0), a > 0$ and $B(b, 0)$. Let $P(2 \cos \alpha, 2 \sin \alpha), 0 < \alpha < \frac{\pi}{2}$ and $Q(2 \cos \beta, 2 \sin \beta)$ be two points such that $(\alpha - \beta) = \frac{\pi}{2}$. Then the point of intersection of $AQ$ and $BP$ lies on:

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Correct Answer: (C) x^2 + y^2 - 4y - 4 = 0

Explanation
Explanation:
The circle is $x^2 + y^2 = 4$. It intersects the x-axis at $A(2, 0)$ and $B(-2, 0)$ since $a > 0$.
Given $P(2\cos\alpha, 2\sin\alpha)$ and $Q(2\cos\beta, 2\sin\beta)$.
We are given $\alpha - \beta = \pi/2 \implies \beta = \alpha - \pi/2$.
Thus, $Q = (2\cos(\alpha - \pi/2), 2\sin(\alpha - \pi/2)) = (2\sin\alpha, -2\cos\alpha)$.
The equation of line $AQ$ passing through $A(2, 0)$ and $Q(2\sin\alpha, -2\cos\alpha)$ is:
$$ y - 0 = \frac{-2\cos\alpha - 0}{2\sin\alpha - 2}(x - 2) \implies y(\sin\alpha - 1) = -\cos\alpha(x - 2) $$
The equation of line $BP$ passing through $B(-2, 0)$ and $P(2\cos\alpha, 2\sin\alpha)$ is:
$$ y - 0 = \frac{2\sin\alpha - 0}{2\cos\alpha - (-2)}(x + 2) \implies y(\cos\alpha + 1) = \sin\alpha(x + 2) $$
To find the locus of the intersection point, we express these equations in terms of $t = \tan(\alpha/2)$.
Using $\sin\alpha = \frac{2t}{1+t^2}$ and $\cos\alpha = \frac{1-t^2}{1+t^2}$:
For $AQ$:
$$ y\left(\frac{2t}{1+t^2} - 1\right) = -\left(\frac{1-t^2}{1+t^2}\right)(x - 2) \implies y(2t - 1 - t^2) = -(1 - t^2)(x - 2) $$
$$ -y(1 - t)^2 = -(1 - t)(1 + t)(x - 2) \implies y(1 - t) = (1 + t)(x - 2) \implies \frac{1-t}{1+t} = \frac{x-2}{y} $$
For $BP$:
$$ y\left(\frac{1-t^2}{1+t^2} + 1\right) = \frac{2t}{1+t^2}(x + 2) \implies 2y = 2t(x + 2) \implies t = \frac{y}{x+2} $$
Substitute $t$ into the simplified $AQ$ equation:
$$ \frac{1 - \frac{y}{x+2}}{1 + \frac{y}{x+2}} = \frac{x-2}{y} \implies \frac{x+2-y}{x+2+y} = \frac{x-2}{y} $$
Cross-multiplying gives:
$$ y(x + 2 - y) = (x - 2)(x + 2 + y) $$
$$ xy + 2y - y^2 = x^2 - 4 + xy - 2y $$
$$ 2y - y^2 = x^2 - 4 - 2y \implies x^2 + y^2 - 4y - 4 = 0 $$

Let $A = \{z \in \mathbb{C} : |z - 2| \le 4\}$ and $B = \{z \in \mathbb{C} : |z - 2| + |z + 2| = 5\}$. Then the $\max \{|z_1 - z_2| : z_1 \in A \text{ and } z_2 \in B\}$ is:

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Correct Answer: (D) \frac{17}{2}

Explanation
Explanation:
Set $A = \{z \in \mathbb{C} : |z - 2| \le 4\}$ represents a closed disk in the complex plane centered at $C_A(2, 0)$ with radius $R = 4$. The points on the real axis within this disk range from $2 - 4 = -2$ to $2 + 4 = 6$. Thus, the rightmost point of $A$ is $(6, 0)$.
Set $B = \{z \in \mathbb{C} : |z - 2| + |z + 2| = 5\}$ represents an ellipse with foci at $F_1(2, 0)$ and $F_2(-2, 0)$.
The center of the ellipse is the midpoint of the foci, which is $(0, 0)$.
The length of the major axis is $2a = 5 \implies a = \frac{5}{2}$.
The distance between the foci is $2c = 4 \implies c = 2$.
The vertices of the ellipse on the major axis (x-axis) are at $(\frac{5}{2}, 0)$ and $(-\frac{5}{2}, 0)$.
To find the maximum value of $|z_1 - z_2|$ where $z_1 \in A$ and $z_2 \in B$, we look for the maximum distance between any point in the disk $A$ and any point on the ellipse $B$.
The maximum distance between two such convex sets occurs between their boundary points on the common axis of symmetry (the x-axis).
The rightmost point of $A$ is $z_1 = 6$.
The leftmost point of $B$ is $z_2 = -\frac{5}{2}$.
The distance between these two points is:
$$ \max |z_1 - z_2| = 6 - \left(-\frac{5}{2}\right) = 6 + \frac{5}{2} = \frac{17}{2} $$

$\frac{6}{3^{26}} + \frac{10 \cdot 1}{3^{25}} + \frac{10 \cdot 2}{3^{24}} + \frac{10 \cdot 2^2}{3^{23}} + \dots + \frac{10 \cdot 2^{24}}{3}$ is equal to:

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Correct Answer: (D) 2^{26}

Explanation
Explanation:
The given series is:
$$ S = \frac{6}{3^{26}} + \frac{10 \cdot 1}{3^{25}} + \frac{10 \cdot 2}{3^{24}} + \frac{10 \cdot 2^2}{3^{23}} + \dots + \frac{10 \cdot 2^{24}}{3} $$
Let's analyze the terms after the first one:
$$ S' = \sum_{k=0}^{24} \frac{10 \cdot 2^k}{3^{25-k}} = \frac{10}{3^{25}} \sum_{k=0}^{24} 2^k \cdot 3^k = \frac{10}{3^{25}} \sum_{k=0}^{24} 6^k $$
The sum inside is a geometric progression with first term $1$, common ratio $6$, and $25$ terms.
$$ \sum_{k=0}^{24} 6^k = \frac{6^{25} - 1}{6 - 1} = \frac{6^{25} - 1}{5} $$
Substitute this back into $S'$:
$$ S' = \frac{10}{3^{25}} \left( \frac{6^{25} - 1}{5} \right) = \frac{2}{3^{25}} (6^{25} - 1) $$
$$ S' = 2 \left( \frac{6^{25}}{3^{25}} - \frac{1}{3^{25}} \right) = 2(2^{25} - 3^{-25}) = 2^{26} - \frac{2}{3^{25}} $$
Now add the first term of the original series, which is $\frac{6}{3^{26}} = \frac{2}{3^{25}}$:
$$ S = \frac{2}{3^{25}} + S' = \frac{2}{3^{25}} + 2^{26} - \frac{2}{3^{25}} = 2^{26} $$

The sum of all the elements in the range of $f(x) = \text{Sgn}(\sin x) + \text{Sgn}(\cos x) + \text{Sgn}(\tan x) + \text{Sgn}(\cot x), x \neq \frac{n\pi}{2}, n \in \mathbb{Z}$, where $\text{Sgn}(t) = \begin{cases} 1, & \text{if } t > 0 \\ -1, & \text{if } t < 0 \end{cases}$.

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Correct Answer: (B) 2

Explanation
Explanation:
The function is given by:
$$ f(x) = \text{Sgn}(\sin x) + \text{Sgn}(\cos x) + \text{Sgn}(\tan x) + \text{Sgn}(\cot x) $$
Since $x \neq \frac{n\pi}{2}$, none of the trigonometric ratios are zero, so their signum values will be strictly $1$ or $-1$.
Let's evaluate $f(x)$ in each of the four quadrants:
Quadrant I ($0 < x < \pi/2$):
All trigonometric ratios are positive.
$$ f(x) = 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 = 4 $$
Quadrant II ($\pi/2 < x < \pi$):
Only $\sin x$ is positive; $\cos x$, $\tan x$, and $\cot x$ are negative.
$$ f(x) = 1 + (-1) + (-1) + (-1) = -2 $$
Quadrant III ($\pi < x < 3\pi/2$):
$\tan x$ and $\cot x$ are positive; $\sin x$ and $\cos x$ are negative.
$$ f(x) = (-1) + (-1) + 1 + 1 = 0 $$
Quadrant IV ($3\pi/2 < x < 2\pi$):
Only $\cos x$ is positive; $\sin x$, $\tan x$, and $\cot x$ are negative.
$$ f(x) = (-1) + 1 + (-1) + (-1) = -2 $$
Thus, the range of the function $f(x)$ is $\{ -2, 0, 4 \}$.
The sum of all distinct elements in the range is:
$$ -2 + 0 + 4 = 2 $$

If $\sum_{r=1}^{25} (\frac{r}{r^4 + r^2 + 1}) = \frac{p}{q}$, where $p$ and $q$ are positive integers such that $\text{gcd}(p, q) = 1$, then $p + q$ is equal to

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Correct Numerical Answer: 976

Explanation
Explanation:
The general term of the series is given by:
$$ t_r = \frac{r}{r^4 + r^2 + 1} $$
Factorize the denominator:
$$ r^4 + r^2 + 1 = (r^2 + 1)^2 - r^2 = (r^2 - r + 1)(r^2 + r + 1) $$
Using partial fractions, we can write $t_r$ as:
$$ t_r = \frac{1}{2} \left( \frac{1}{r^2 - r + 1} - \frac{1}{r^2 + r + 1} \right) $$
Notice that $(r+1)^2 - (r+1) + 1 = r^2 + 2r + 1 - r - 1 + 1 = r^2 + r + 1$. This means the terms telescope.
Now, sum the series from $r = 1$ to $25$:
$$ S = \sum_{r=1}^{25} t_r = \frac{1}{2} \sum_{r=1}^{25} \left( \frac{1}{r^2 - r + 1} - \frac{1}{r^2 + r + 1} \right) $$
Writing out the first few terms:
For $r = 1$: $\frac{1}{1} - \frac{1}{3}$
For $r = 2$: $\frac{1}{3} - \frac{1}{7}$
...
For $r = 25$: $\frac{1}{25^2 - 25 + 1} - \frac{1}{25^2 + 25 + 1} = \frac{1}{601} - \frac{1}{651}$
Adding all these terms, the intermediate fractions cancel out:
$$ S = \frac{1}{2} \left( 1 - \frac{1}{651} \right) = \frac{1}{2} \left( \frac{650}{651} \right) = \frac{325}{651} $$
We are given $S = \frac{p}{q}$, so $p = 325$ and $q = 651$.
Check if they are coprime: $325 = 25 \times 13$ and $651 = 3 \times 7 \times 31$. Thus, $\text{gcd}(325, 651) = 1$.
The value of $p + q$ is:
$$ p + q = 325 + 651 = 976 $$

Three persons enter in a lift at the ground floor. The lift will go upto 10th floor. The number of ways, in which the three persons can exit the lift at three different floors, if the lift does not stop at first, second and third floors, is equal to

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Correct Numerical Answer: 210

Explanation
Explanation:
The lift travels from the ground floor to the 10th floor.
The floors where the lift can stop are 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, and 10th.
The total number of available floors is $10 - 3 = 7$.
We need to choose 3 different floors for the 3 persons to exit.
The number of ways to choose 3 floors out of 7 is $\binom{7}{3}$.
Once the 3 floors are chosen, the 3 persons can be assigned to these 3 floors in $3!$ ways.
Total number of ways = $\binom{7}{3} \times 3!$
$$ = \frac{7!}{3!4!} \times 3! = 7 \times 6 \times 5 = 210 $$

If the distance of the point $P(43, \alpha, \beta), \beta < 0$, from the line $\vec{r} = 4\hat{i} - \hat{k} + \mu(2\hat{i} + 3\hat{k}), \mu \in \mathbb{R}$ along a line with direction ratios $3, -1, 0$ is $13\sqrt{10}$, then $\alpha^2 + \beta^2$ is equal to

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Correct Numerical Answer: 170

Explanation
Explanation:
The given line $L_1$ has the equation:
$$ \vec{r} = (4\hat{i} - \hat{k}) + \mu(2\hat{i} + 3\hat{k}) $$
In parametric form, the coordinates of any point on $L_1$ are $(4 + 2\mu, 0, -1 + 3\mu)$.
Let the line passing through $P(43, \alpha, \beta)$ with direction ratios $3, -1, 0$ be $L_2$.
The parametric equations of $L_2$ are:
$$ x = 43 + 3t, \quad y = \alpha - t, \quad z = \beta $$
Let $Q$ be the point of intersection of $L_1$ and $L_2$. Equating the coordinates:
$$ 43 + 3t = 4 + 2\mu \implies 2\mu - 3t = 39 $$
$$ \alpha - t = 0 \implies t = \alpha $$
$$ \beta = -1 + 3\mu $$
The distance between $P$ and $Q$ is given as $13\sqrt{10}$.
The vector $\vec{PQ}$ is $t(3\hat{i} - \hat{j} + 0\hat{k})$.
The distance is $|\vec{PQ}| = |t|\sqrt{3^2 + (-1)^2 + 0^2} = |t|\sqrt{10}$.
$$ |t|\sqrt{10} = 13\sqrt{10} \implies |t| = 13 \implies t = \pm 13 $$
Since $t = \alpha$, $\alpha = \pm 13$.
Case 1: $t = 13$
$$ 2\mu - 3(13) = 39 \implies 2\mu = 78 \implies \mu = 39 $$
$$ \beta = -1 + 3(39) = 116 $$
But it is given that $\beta < 0$, so this case is rejected.
Case 2: $t = -13$
$$ 2\mu - 3(-13) = 39 \implies 2\mu + 39 = 39 \implies 2\mu = 0 \implies \mu = 0 $$
$$ \beta = -1 + 3(0) = -1 $$
This satisfies $\beta < 0$. Thus, $\alpha = -13$ and $\beta = -1$.
We need to find $\alpha^2 + \beta^2$:
$$ \alpha^2 + \beta^2 = (-13)^2 + (-1)^2 = 169 + 1 = 170 $$

Let $f$ be a differentiable function satisfying $f(x) = 1 - 2x + \int_{0}^{x} e^{(x-t)} f(t) dt, x \in \mathbb{R}$ and let $g(x) = \int_{0}^{x} (f(t) + 2)^{15} (t - 4)^6 (t + 12)^{17} dt, x \in \mathbb{R}$. If $p$ and $q$ are respectively the points of local minima and local maxima of $g$, then the value of $|p + q|$ is equal to

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Correct Numerical Answer: 9

Explanation
Explanation:
Given the integral equation:
$$ f(x) = 1 - 2x + \int_{0}^{x} e^{x-t} f(t) dt = 1 - 2x + e^x \int_{0}^{x} e^{-t} f(t) dt $$
Multiply by $e^{-x}$:
$$ e^{-x} f(x) = e^{-x}(1 - 2x) + \int_{0}^{x} e^{-t} f(t) dt $$
Let $h(x) = \int_{0}^{x} e^{-t} f(t) dt$. Then $h'(x) = e^{-x} f(x)$.
Substituting this into the equation:
$$ h'(x) = e^{-x}(1 - 2x) + h(x) \implies h'(x) - h(x) = e^{-x}(1 - 2x) $$
This is a linear differential equation with integrating factor $I.F. = e^{\int -1 dx} = e^{-x}$.
$$ e^{-x} h'(x) - e^{-x} h(x) = e^{-2x}(1 - 2x) \implies \frac{d}{dx} (e^{-x} h(x)) = e^{-2x}(1 - 2x) $$
Integrate both sides:
$$ e^{-x} h(x) = \int (e^{-2x} - 2x e^{-2x}) dx = x e^{-2x} + C $$
Since $h(0) = \int_{0}^{0} e^{-t} f(t) dt = 0$, substituting $x = 0$ gives $0 = 0 + C \implies C = 0$.
Thus, $e^{-x} h(x) = x e^{-2x} \implies h(x) = x e^{-x}$.
Differentiating $h(x)$:
$$ h'(x) = e^{-x} - x e^{-x} = e^{-x}(1 - x) $$
Since $h'(x) = e^{-x} f(x)$, we have $f(x) = 1 - x$.
Now consider $g(x)$:
$$ g(x) = \int_{0}^{x} (f(t) + 2)^{15} (t - 4)^6 (t + 12)^{17} dt $$
Substitute $f(t) = 1 - t$:
$$ f(t) + 2 = 3 - t $$
$$ g'(x) = (3 - x)^{15} (x - 4)^6 (x + 12)^{17} = - (x - 3)^{15} (x - 4)^6 (x + 12)^{17} $$
Critical points are $x = -12, 3, 4$. Let's analyze the sign changes of $g'(x)$:
- At $x = -12$, $g'(x)$ changes from negative to positive. Thus, $x = -12$ is a point of local minimum ($p = -12$).
- At $x = 3$, $g'(x)$ changes from positive to negative. Thus, $x = 3$ is a point of local maximum ($q = 3$).
- At $x = 4$, $g'(x)$ does not change sign (remains negative).
We need to find $|p + q|$:
$$ |p + q| = |-12 + 3| = |-9| = 9 $$

Let $A = \begin{pmatrix} 3 & -4 \\ 1 & -1 \end{pmatrix}$ and $B$ be two matrices such that $A^{100} = 100B + I$. Then the sum of all the elements of $B^{100}$ is

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Correct Numerical Answer: 0

Explanation
Explanation:
Given matrix $A = \begin{pmatrix} 3 & -4 \\ 1 & -1 \end{pmatrix}$.
The characteristic equation of $A$ is $\lambda^2 - \text{tr}(A)\lambda + \det(A) = 0$.
$$ \text{tr}(A) = 3 - 1 = 2, \quad \det(A) = (3)(-1) - (-4)(1) = 1 $$
$$ \lambda^2 - 2\lambda + 1 = 0 \implies (\lambda - 1)^2 = 0 $$
By the Cayley-Hamilton theorem, $(A - I)^2 = 0$.
Let $N = A - I = \begin{pmatrix} 3-1 & -4 \\ 1 & -1-1 \end{pmatrix} = \begin{pmatrix} 2 & -4 \\ 1 & -2 \end{pmatrix}$.
Since $N^2 = 0$, $A$ can be written as $A = I + N$.
Using the binomial expansion for $A^{100}$:
$$ A^{100} = (I + N)^{100} = I + 100N + \binom{100}{2}N^2 + \dots $$
Since $N^k = 0$ for $k \ge 2$, all higher-order terms vanish:
$$ A^{100} = I + 100N $$
We are given $A^{100} = 100B + I$. Comparing the two expressions:
$$ 100B + I = 100N + I \implies B = N = \begin{pmatrix} 2 & -4 \\ 1 & -2 \end{pmatrix} $$
We need to find the sum of all elements of $B^{100}$.
Since $B = N$, we know $B^2 = N^2 = 0$.
Therefore, $B^{100} = 0$ (the zero matrix).
The sum of all elements of $B^{100}$ is 0.

For a transparent prism, if the angle of minimum deviation is equal to its refracting angle, the refractive index $n$ of the prism satisfies:

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Correct Answer: (D) $1 < n < 2$

Explanation
Concept: Minimum deviation in a prism.
Formula: $n = \frac{\sin(\frac{A + \delta_m}{2})}{\sin(A/2)}$
Calculation:
Given $\delta_m = A$.
$$ n = \frac{\sin(\frac{A + A}{2})}{\sin(A/2)} = \frac{\sin(A)}{\sin(A/2)} = \frac{2\sin(A/2)\cos(A/2)}{\sin(A/2)} = 2\cos(A/2) $$
For a transparent prism, the refracting angle $A$ must be strictly between $0$ and $180^\circ$ (or more practically, $0 < A < \pi$).
Therefore, $0 < A/2 < \pi/2$, which implies $0 < \cos(A/2) < 1$.
This gives $0 < n < 2$.
However, for the material to act as a prism relative to air, its refractive index must be greater than 1 ($n > 1$).
Combining these conditions, we get:
$$ 1 < n < 2 $$

Identify the correct statements: A. Electrostatic field lines form closed loops. B. The electric field lines point radially outward when charge is greater than zero. C. The Gauss-Law is valid only for inverse-square force. D. The workdone in moving a charged particle in a static electric field around a closed path is zero. E. The motion of a particle under Coulomb's force must take place in a plane. Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Correct Answer: (C) B, C, D, E Only

Explanation
Concept: Properties of electric field lines and Gauss's Law.
Reasoning:
- Statement A: Electrostatic field lines originate from positive charges and terminate on negative charges. They do not form closed loops (which is a property of induced electric fields or magnetic fields). (False)
- Statement B: For a positive charge ($q > 0$), the electric field lines point radially outward. (True)
- Statement C: Gauss's Law relates the electric flux through a closed surface to the enclosed charge. Its validity fundamentally relies on the inverse-square nature ($1/r^2$) of Coulomb's Law. If the force were not inverse-square, the flux would depend on the size of the surface. (True)
- Statement D: A static electric field is a conservative field. Therefore, the work done by the electric field in moving a charge around any closed path is exactly zero. (True)
- Statement E: Coulomb's force is a central force (it acts along the line joining the two charges). For any central force, the angular momentum of the particle is conserved, which confines the motion of the particle to a single plane. (True)
Thus, the correct statements are B, C, D, and E.

Which one of the following is not a measurable quantity?

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Correct Answer: (B) Voltage

Explanation
Concept: Measurable physical quantities.
Reasoning:
- Voltage difference (Potential difference): It is a measurable quantity, typically measured using a voltmeter.
- Voltage (Absolute potential): Absolute electric potential at a point is defined relative to an arbitrary reference point (usually infinity). It is not a directly measurable physical quantity; only the difference in potential between two points can be measured.
- Resistance: It is a measurable quantity, typically measured using an ohmmeter or by measuring voltage and current.
- Displacement current: It is a physical quantity defined as $I_d = \varepsilon_0 \frac{d\Phi_E}{dt}$ and is measurable through the magnetic field it produces.
Therefore, "Voltage" (absolute potential) is not a measurable quantity.

The time period of a simple harmonic oscillator is $T = 2\pi\sqrt{\frac{k}{m}}$. Measured value of mass ($m$) of the object is $10$ g with an accuracy of $10$ mg and time for $50$ oscillations of the spring is found to be $60$ s using a watch of $2$ s resolution. Percentage error in determination of spring constant ($k$) is ______ %.

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Correct Answer: (B) $6.76$

Explanation
Concept: Error analysis in measurement.
Formula: The problem states $T = 2\pi\sqrt{\frac{k}{m}}$, which gives $k = \frac{T^2 m}{4\pi^2}$. (Note: The standard formula is $T = 2\pi\sqrt{\frac{m}{k}}$, giving $k = \frac{4\pi^2 m}{T^2}$. In either case, the expression for relative error is identical).
Calculation:
The relative error in $k$ is given by:
$$ \frac{\Delta k}{k} = \frac{\Delta m}{m} + 2\frac{\Delta T}{T} $$
Given values:
Mass $m = 10 \text{ g} = 10000 \text{ mg}$
Error in mass $\Delta m = 10 \text{ mg}$
Time for 50 oscillations $t = 60 \text{ s}$
Error in time $\Delta t = 2 \text{ s}$
The relative error in the time period $T$ is the same as the relative error in the total time $t$:
$$ \frac{\Delta T}{T} = \frac{\Delta t}{t} = \frac{2}{60} = \frac{1}{30} $$
Now, substituting the values into the relative error formula:
$$ \frac{\Delta k}{k} = \frac{10}{10000} + 2 \times \left(\frac{1}{30}\right) = 0.001 + \frac{2}{30} = 0.001 + 0.0666... $$
$$ \frac{\Delta k}{k} = 0.06766... $$
Percentage error in $k$:
$$ \frac{\Delta k}{k} \times 100\% = 6.766\% \approx 6.76\% $$

A Wheatstone bridge is initially at room temperature and all arms of the bridge have same value of resistances ($R_1 = R_2 = R_3 = R_4$). When $R_3$ resistance is heated to some temperature, its resistance value has gone up by $10\%$. The potential difference ($V_a - V_b$) (after $R_3$ is heated) is ______ V.

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Correct Answer: (B) $0.95$

Explanation
Concept: Wheatstone bridge potential difference.
Assumptions: Based on standard JEE problems of this type, the missing input voltage from the diagram is assumed to be $V = 40\text{ V}$.
Formula: $V_a - V_b = V \left( \frac{R_2}{R_1 + R_2} - \frac{R_4}{R_3 + R_4} \right)$
Calculation:
Initially, $R_1 = R_2 = R_3 = R_4 = R$.
When $R_3$ is heated, its resistance increases by $10\%$, so $R_3' = 1.1R$.
The potentials at the junctions are:
$$ V_a = V \left( \frac{R_2}{R_1 + R_2} \right) = 40 \left( \frac{R}{R + R} \right) = 40 \times 0.5 = 20\text{ V} $$
$$ V_b = V \left( \frac{R_4}{R_3' + R_4} \right) = 40 \left( \frac{R}{1.1R + R} \right) = 40 \left( \frac{1}{2.1} \right) = \frac{400}{21}\text{ V} $$
The potential difference is:
$$ V_a - V_b = 20 - \frac{400}{21} = \frac{420 - 400}{21} = \frac{20}{21}\text{ V} $$
$$ V_a - V_b \approx 0.952\text{ V} \approx 0.95\text{ V} $$

The speed of a longitudinal wave in a metallic bar is $400$ m/s. If the density and Young's modulus of the bar material are increased by $0.5\%$ and $1\%$, respectively then the speed of the wave is changed approximately to ______ m/s.

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Correct Answer: (D) 401

Explanation
Explanation:
The speed of a longitudinal wave in a metallic bar is given by:
$$ v = \sqrt{\frac{Y}{\rho}} $$
Taking the natural logarithm on both sides:
$$ \ln v = \frac{1}{2} \ln Y - \frac{1}{2} \ln \rho $$
Differentiating the equation gives the fractional change in speed:
$$ \frac{\Delta v}{v} = \frac{1}{2} \frac{\Delta Y}{Y} - \frac{1}{2} \frac{\Delta \rho}{\rho} $$
Given that the Young's modulus $Y$ increases by $1\%$ and the density $\rho$ increases by $0.5\%$:
$$ \frac{\Delta v}{v} = \frac{1}{2}(1\%) - \frac{1}{2}(0.5\%) = 0.5\% - 0.25\% = 0.25\% $$
The change in speed is:
$$ \Delta v = 0.25\% \times 400 = 0.0025 \times 400 = 1 \text{ m/s} $$
The new speed of the wave is:
$$ v' = v + \Delta v = 400 + 1 = 401 \text{ m/s} $$

Two p-n junction diodes $D_1$ and $D_2$ are connected as shown in figure. $A$ and $B$ are input signals and $C$ is the output. The given circuit will function as a

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Correct Answer: (D) OR Gate

Explanation
Explanation:
In a standard diode logic circuit with two p-n junction diodes, if the input signals $A$ and $B$ are applied to the anodes and the output $C$ is taken from the common cathode (with a resistor to ground), the circuit operates as an OR gate.
If either input $A$ or input $B$ is at a high logic level (1), the respective diode becomes forward-biased and conducts, pulling the output $C$ to a high logic level (1). The output is low (0) only when both inputs are low (0).
Therefore, the given circuit functions as an OR Gate.

The mean free path of a molecule of diameter $5 \times 10^{-10}$ m at the temperature $41^{\circ}\text{C}$ and pressure $138 \times 10^5$ Pa, is given as ______ m. (Given $k_B = 1.38 \times 10^{-23}$ J/K).

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Correct Answer: (D) $2\sqrt{2} \times 10^{-10}$

Explanation
Explanation:
The mean free path $\lambda$ of a gas molecule is given by the formula:
$$ \lambda = \frac{k_B T}{\sqrt{2} \pi d^2 P} $$
Given values:
Temperature, $T = 41^\circ\text{C} = 41 + 273 = 314 \text{ K}$
Pressure, $P = 138 \times 10^5 \text{ Pa}$
Diameter, $d = 5 \times 10^{-10} \text{ m}$
Boltzmann constant, $k_B = 1.38 \times 10^{-23} \text{ J/K}$
Substituting the values into the formula:
$$ \lambda = \frac{1.38 \times 10^{-23} \times 314}{\sqrt{2} \times \pi \times (5 \times 10^{-10})^2 \times 138 \times 10^5} $$
$$ \lambda = \frac{1.38 \times 314 \times 10^{-23}}{\sqrt{2} \times 3.14 \times 25 \times 10^{-20} \times 138 \times 10^5} $$
$$ \lambda = \frac{1.38}{138} \times \frac{314}{3.14} \times \frac{10^{-23}}{\sqrt{2} \times 25 \times 10^{-15}} $$
$$ \lambda = 10^{-2} \times 100 \times \frac{10^{-8}}{25\sqrt{2}} = \frac{10^{-8}}{25\sqrt{2}} = \frac{4 \times 10^{-10}}{\sqrt{2}} = 2\sqrt{2} \times 10^{-10} \text{ m} $$

A nucleus has mass number $\alpha$ and radius $R_{\alpha}$. Another nucleus has mass number $\beta$ and radius $R_{\beta}$. If $\beta = 8\alpha$ then $R_{\alpha}/R_{\beta}$ is:

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Correct Answer: (C) 0.5

Explanation
Explanation:
The radius of a nucleus $R$ is related to its mass number $A$ by the empirical formula:
$$ R = R_0 A^{1/3} $$
For the first nucleus with mass number $\alpha$, the radius is $R_\alpha = R_0 \alpha^{1/3}$.
For the second nucleus with mass number $\beta$, the radius is $R_\beta = R_0 \beta^{1/3}$.
We are given that $\beta = 8\alpha$.
The ratio of their radii is:
$$ \frac{R_\alpha}{R_\beta} = \left( \frac{\alpha}{\beta} \right)^{1/3} = \left( \frac{\alpha}{8\alpha} \right)^{1/3} = \left( \frac{1}{8} \right)^{1/3} = \frac{1}{2} = 0.5 $$

A biconvex lens is formed by using two thin planoconvex lenses, as shown in the figure. The refractive index and radius of curved surfaces are also mentioned in figure. When an object is placed on the left side of lens at a distance of $30$ cm from the biconvex lens, the magnification of the image will be:

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Correct Answer: (D) -2

Explanation
Explanation:
Assuming the standard parameters for the two identical planoconvex lenses given in the figure are refractive index $n = 1.5$ and radius of curvature $R = 20 \text{ cm}$.
The focal length of each planoconvex lens is:
$$ f_1 = \frac{R}{n - 1} = \frac{20}{1.5 - 1} = \frac{20}{0.5} = 40 \text{ cm} $$
When two such lenses are combined to form a biconvex lens, the equivalent focal length $f$ is:
$$ \frac{1}{f} = \frac{1}{f_1} + \frac{1}{f_2} = \frac{1}{40} + \frac{1}{40} = \frac{2}{40} \implies f = 20 \text{ cm} $$
Given the object distance $u = -30 \text{ cm}$, we use the lens formula to find the image distance $v$:
$$ \frac{1}{v} - \frac{1}{u} = \frac{1}{f} \implies \frac{1}{v} - \frac{1}{-30} = \frac{1}{20} $$
$$ \frac{1}{v} = \frac{1}{20} - \frac{1}{30} = \frac{3 - 2}{60} = \frac{1}{60} \implies v = 60 \text{ cm} $$
The magnification $m$ of the image is:
$$ m = \frac{v}{u} = \frac{60}{-30} = -2 $$

A small block of mass $m$ slides down from the top of a frictionless inclined surface, while the inclined plane is moving towards left with constant acceleration $a_0$. The angle between the inclined plane and ground is $\theta$ and its base length is $L$. Assuming that initially the small block is at the top of the inclined plane, the time it takes to reach the lowest point of the inclined plane is

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Correct Answer: (A) \sqrt{\frac{4L}{g \sin 2\theta - a_0 (1 + \cos 2\theta)}}

Explanation
Explanation:
Let's analyze the motion of the block relative to the inclined plane. The incline is moving to the left with an acceleration $a_0$.
In the reference frame of the inclined plane, a pseudo force $ma_0$ acts on the block towards the right.
The block slides down the incline (which implies moving towards the left horizontally). The components of forces along the incline (downwards) are:
1. Component of gravity: $mg \sin \theta$
2. Component of pseudo force (acting up the incline): $-ma_0 \cos \theta$
The net acceleration of the block relative to the incline is:
$$ a_{rel} = g \sin \theta - a_0 \cos \theta $$
The distance the block needs to travel along the incline is $s = \frac{L}{\cos \theta}$.
Using the second equation of motion $s = \frac{1}{2} a_{rel} t^2$:
$$ \frac{L}{\cos \theta} = \frac{1}{2} (g \sin \theta - a_0 \cos \theta) t^2 $$
$$ t^2 = \frac{2L}{\cos \theta (g \sin \theta - a_0 \cos \theta)} = \frac{2L}{g \sin \theta \cos \theta - a_0 \cos^2 \theta} $$
Using trigonometric identities $\sin 2\theta = 2 \sin \theta \cos \theta$ and $1 + \cos 2\theta = 2 \cos^2 \theta$:
$$ t^2 = \frac{4L}{2g \sin \theta \cos \theta - 2a_0 \cos^2 \theta} = \frac{4L}{g \sin 2\theta - a_0 (1 + \cos 2\theta)} $$
$$ t = \sqrt{\frac{4L}{g \sin 2\theta - a_0 (1 + \cos 2\theta)}} $$

In an experiment, a set of reading are obtained as follows $1.24$ mm, $1.25$ mm, $1.23$ mm, $1.21$ mm. The expected least count of the instrument used in recording these readings is ______ mm.

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Correct Answer: (A) 0.01

Explanation
Explanation:
The least count of a measuring instrument is the smallest value that can be measured accurately by it.
In the given experiment, the recorded readings are $1.24 \text{ mm}$, $1.25 \text{ mm}$, $1.23 \text{ mm}$, and $1.21 \text{ mm}$.
All these readings are measured up to two decimal places of a millimeter. The minimum difference between any two consecutive possible measurements is $0.01 \text{ mm}$ (for example, the difference between $1.24 \text{ mm}$ and $1.25 \text{ mm}$).
Therefore, the expected least count of the instrument used is $0.01 \text{ mm}$.

Number of photons of equal energy emitted per second by a $6$ mW laser source operating at $663$ nm is (Given: $h = 6.63 \times 10^{-34}$ J$\cdot$s and $c = 3 \times 10^8$ m/s)

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Correct Answer: (D) $2 \times 10^{16}$

Explanation
Explanation:
The energy $E$ of a single photon is given by the equation:
$$ E = \frac{hc}{\lambda} $$
Given values:
Wavelength, $\lambda = 663 \text{ nm} = 663 \times 10^{-9} \text{ m}$
Planck's constant, $h = 6.63 \times 10^{-34} \text{ J}\cdot\text{s}$
Speed of light, $c = 3 \times 10^8 \text{ m/s}$
$$ E = \frac{6.63 \times 10^{-34} \times 3 \times 10^8}{663 \times 10^{-9}} = \frac{19.89 \times 10^{-26}}{6.63 \times 10^{-7}} = 3 \times 10^{-19} \text{ J} $$
The power of the laser source is $P = 6 \text{ mW} = 6 \times 10^{-3} \text{ J/s}$.
The number of photons emitted per second $n$ is the total power divided by the energy of one photon:
$$ n = \frac{P}{E} = \frac{6 \times 10^{-3}}{3 \times 10^{-19}} = 2 \times 10^{16} $$

A particle starts moving from time $t = 0$ and its coordinate is given as $x(t) = 4t^3 - 3t$. A. The particle returns to its original position (origin) $0.866$ units later B. The particle is $1$ unit away from origin at its turning point C. Acceleration of the particle is non-negative D. The particle is $0.5$ units away from origin at its turning point E. Particle never turns back as acceleration is non-negative Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Correct Answer: (B) A, B, C Only

Explanation
Explanation:
The position of the particle is given by $x(t) = 4t^3 - 3t$.
A. To find when the particle returns to the origin, set $x(t) = 0$:
$$ 4t^3 - 3t = 0 \implies t(4t^2 - 3) = 0 $$
Since $t > 0$, $t = \sqrt{\frac{3}{4}} = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} \approx 0.866 \text{ s}$. Statement A is True.
B & D. The velocity is $v(t) = \frac{dx}{dt} = 12t^2 - 3$. The turning point occurs when $v(t) = 0$:
$$ 12t^2 - 3 = 0 \implies t^2 = \frac{1}{4} \implies t = 0.5 \text{ s} $$
The position at the turning point is:
$$ x(0.5) = 4(0.5)^3 - 3(0.5) = 4(0.125) - 1.5 = 0.5 - 1.5 = -1 $$
The distance from the origin is $|-1| = 1$ unit. Statement B is True, D is False.
C & E. The acceleration is $a(t) = \frac{dv}{dt} = 24t$. Since time $t \ge 0$, the acceleration is always non-negative ($a \ge 0$). Statement C is True.
However, the particle does turn back at $t=0.5$ (velocity changes from negative to positive), so Statement E is False.
Thus, Statements A, B, and C are correct.

Match List - I with List - II. List - I A. Coefficient of viscosity B. Surface tension C. Pressure D. Surface energy List - II I. $[ML^{-1}T^{-2}]$ II. $[ML^2T^{-2}]$ III. $[ML^0T^{-2}]$ IV. $[ML^{-1}T^{-1}]$ Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

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Correct Answer: (C) A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II

Explanation
Explanation:
Let's find the dimensional formula for each quantity in List-I:
A. Coefficient of viscosity ($\eta$): From Newton's law of viscosity, $F = \eta A \frac{dv}{dx} \implies \eta = \frac{F}{A \frac{dv}{dx}}$.
$$ [\eta] = \frac{[MLT^{-2}]}{[L^2][T^{-1}]} = [ML^{-1}T^{-1}] \quad \text{(Matches IV)} $$
B. Surface tension ($S$): Force per unit length, $S = \frac{F}{L}$.
$$ [S] = \frac{[MLT^{-2}]}{[L]} = [ML^0T^{-2}] \quad \text{(Matches III)} $$
C. Pressure ($P$): Force per unit area, $P = \frac{F}{A}$.
$$ [P] = \frac{[MLT^{-2}]}{[L^2]} = [ML^{-1}T^{-2}] \quad \text{(Matches I)} $$
D. Surface energy ($E$): Energy has the same dimensions as work.
$$ [E] = [ML^2T^{-2}] \quad \text{(Matches II)} $$
Therefore, the correct matching is A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II.

A plane electromagnetic wave is moving in free space with velocity $c = 3 \times 10^8$ m/s and its electric field is given as $\vec{E} = 54 \sin(kz - \omega t) \hat{j}$ V/m, where $\hat{j}$ is the unit vector along y-axis. The magnetic field vector $\vec{B}$ of the wave is:

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Correct Answer: (A) $-1.8 \times 10^{-7} \sin(kz - \omega t) \hat{i}$ T

Explanation
Explanation:
The direction of propagation of the electromagnetic wave is along the +z-axis ($\hat{k}$).
The electric field $\vec{E}$ is along the +y-axis ($\hat{j}$).
The direction of propagation is given by the direction of $\vec{E} \times \vec{B}$.
So, $\hat{j} \times \hat{B} = \hat{k} \implies \hat{B} = -\hat{i}$.
The amplitude of the magnetic field is $B_0 = \frac{E_0}{c} = \frac{54}{3 \times 10^8} = 18 \times 10^{-8} = 1.8 \times 10^{-7}$ T.
Therefore, the magnetic field vector is $\vec{B} = -1.8 \times 10^{-7} \sin(kz - \omega t) \hat{i}$ T.

A long cylindrical conductor with large cross section carries an electric current distributed uniformly over its cross-section. Magnetic field due to this current is: A. maximum at either ends of the conductor and minimum at the midpoint B. maximum at the axis of the conductor C. minimum at the surface of the conductor D. minimum at the axis of the conductor E. same at all points in the cross-section of the conductor Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Correct Answer: (A) D Only

Explanation
Explanation:
For a long cylindrical conductor of radius $R$ carrying a uniformly distributed current $I$, the magnetic field $B$ at a distance $r$ from the axis is given by:
Inside the conductor ($r < R$): $B = \frac{\mu_0 I r}{2\pi R^2}$
Outside the conductor ($r \ge R$): $B = \frac{\mu_0 I}{2\pi r}$
At the axis ($r = 0$), the magnetic field is $B = 0$, which is the minimum value.
At the surface ($r = R$), the magnetic field is $B = \frac{\mu_0 I}{2\pi R}$, which is the maximum value.
Thus, the magnetic field is minimum at the axis of the conductor. Statement D is correct.

When the position vector $\vec{r} = x\hat{i} + y\hat{j} + z\hat{k}$ changes sign as $-\vec{r}$, which one of the following vector will not flip under sign change?

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Correct Answer: (B) Angular momentum

Explanation
Explanation:
Under a sign change of the position vector $\vec{r} \to -\vec{r}$ (parity transformation or spatial inversion):
Velocity $\vec{v} = \frac{d\vec{r}}{dt} \to -\frac{d\vec{r}}{dt} = -\vec{v}$ (flips).
Acceleration $\vec{a} = \frac{d\vec{v}}{dt} \to -\vec{a}$ (flips).
Linear momentum $\vec{p} = m\vec{v} \to -m\vec{v} = -\vec{p}$ (flips).
Angular momentum $\vec{L} = \vec{r} \times \vec{p} \to (-\vec{r}) \times (-\vec{p}) = \vec{r} \times \vec{p} = \vec{L}$ (does not flip).
Angular momentum is an axial vector (or pseudovector) and remains invariant under spatial inversion.

Identify the correct statements: A. Effective capacitance of a series combination of capacitors is always smaller than the smallest capacitance of the capacitor in the combination. B. When a dielectric medium is placed between the charged plates of a capacitor, displacement of charges cannot occur due to insulation property of dielectric. C. Increasing of area of capacitor plate or decreasing of thickness of dielectric is an alternate method to increase the capacitance. D. For a point charge, concentric spherical shells centered at the location of the charge are equipotential surfaces, Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Correct Answer: (D) A, C and D Only

Explanation
Explanation:
A. For a series combination of capacitors, $\frac{1}{C_{eq}} = \sum \frac{1}{C_i}$, which means $C_{eq}$ is always smaller than the smallest individual capacitance. (Correct)
B. When a dielectric is placed in a capacitor, bound charges undergo small displacements, causing dielectric polarization. Thus, displacement of charges does occur. (Incorrect)
C. Capacitance of a parallel plate capacitor is $C = \frac{\epsilon_0 A}{d}$. Increasing the area $A$ or decreasing the thickness $d$ increases the capacitance. (Correct)
D. For a point charge, the electric potential is $V = \frac{kQ}{r}$. The surfaces of constant potential (equipotential surfaces) are concentric spherical shells centered at the charge. (Correct)
Therefore, statements A, C, and D are correct.

As shown in the figure, a spring is kept in a stretched position with some extension by holding the masses $1$ kg and $0.2$ kg with a separation more than spring natural length and are released. Assuming the horizontal surface to be frictionless, the angular frequency (in SI unit) of the system is:

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Correct Answer: (D) 30

Explanation
Explanation:
The system consists of two masses $m_1 = 1$ kg and $m_2 = 0.2$ kg connected by a spring. The angular frequency of oscillation for a two-mass system is given by:
$$ \omega = \sqrt{\frac{k}{\mu}} $$
where $\mu$ is the reduced mass of the system:
$$ \mu = \frac{m_1 m_2}{m_1 + m_2} = \frac{1 \times 0.2}{1 + 0.2} = \frac{0.2}{1.2} = \frac{1}{6} \text{ kg} $$
Assuming the spring constant $k = 150$ N/m (typically given in the figure for this standard problem):
$$ \omega = \sqrt{\frac{150}{1/6}} = \sqrt{150 \times 6} = \sqrt{900} = 30 \text{ rad/s} $$

A fly wheel having mass $3$ kg and radius $5$ m is free to rotate about a horizontal axis. A string having negligible mass is wound around the wheel and the loose end of the string is connected to $3$ kg mass. The mass is kept at rest initially and released. Kinetic energy of the wheel when the mass descends by $3$ m is ______ J. ($g = 10$ m/s$^2$)

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Correct Numerical Answer: 30

Explanation
Explanation:
Let the mass of the flywheel be $M = 3$ kg and its radius be $R = 5$ m.
Let the suspended mass be $m = 3$ kg, which descends by $h = 3$ m.
The loss in potential energy of the mass $m$ is converted into the translational kinetic energy of $m$ and the rotational kinetic energy of the flywheel.
$$ mgh = \frac{1}{2}mv^2 + \frac{1}{2}I\omega^2 $$
Assuming the flywheel is a solid disc, its moment of inertia is $I = \frac{1}{2}MR^2$.
Since the string does not slip, $v = \omega R$.
The rotational kinetic energy of the flywheel is $K_{wheel} = \frac{1}{2}I\omega^2 = \frac{1}{2} \left(\frac{1}{2}MR^2\right) \left(\frac{v}{R}\right)^2 = \frac{1}{4}Mv^2$.
The translational kinetic energy of the mass is $K_{mass} = \frac{1}{2}mv^2$.
The ratio of their kinetic energies is $\frac{K_{wheel}}{K_{mass}} = \frac{M/4}{m/2} = \frac{M}{2m} = \frac{3}{2(3)} = 0.5$.
So, $K_{wheel} = 0.5 K_{mass}$.
Total kinetic energy = $K_{mass} + 0.5 K_{mass} = 1.5 K_{mass} = mgh = 3 \times 10 \times 3 = 90$ J.
$$ 1.5 K_{mass} = 90 \implies K_{mass} = 60 \text{ J} $$
Therefore, the kinetic energy of the wheel is $K_{wheel} = 30$ J.

Two tuning forks A and B are sounded together giving rise to $8$ beats in $2$ s. When fork A is loaded with wax, the beat frequency is reduced to $4$ beats in $2$ s. If the original frequency of tuning fork B is $380$ Hz then original frequency of tuning fork A is ______ Hz.

Check Answer

Correct Numerical Answer: 384

Explanation
Explanation:
The beat frequency is given as $8$ beats in $2$ s, which means the beat frequency is $4$ Hz.
Let $f_A$ and $f_B$ be the frequencies of tuning forks A and B.
Given $f_B = 380$ Hz, we have $|f_A - f_B| = 4 \implies f_A = 380 \pm 4$.
So, $f_A$ could be $384$ Hz or $376$ Hz.
When fork A is loaded with wax, its frequency decreases.
The new beat frequency is $4$ beats in $2$ s, which is $2$ Hz.
If $f_A = 384$ Hz, decreasing it (e.g., to $382$ Hz) would result in a beat frequency of $|382 - 380| = 2$ Hz, which matches the given condition.
If $f_A = 376$ Hz, decreasing it would increase the difference from $380$ Hz, resulting in a higher beat frequency, which contradicts the given condition.
Therefore, the original frequency of tuning fork A is $384$ Hz.

A beam of light consisting of wavelengths $650$ nm and $550$ nm illuminates the Young's double slits with separation of $2$ mm such that the interference fringes are formed on a screen, placed at a distance of $1.2$ m from the slits. The least distance of a point from the central maximum, where the bright fringes due to both the wavelengths coincide, is ______ $\times 10^{-5}$ m.

Check Answer

Correct Numerical Answer: 429

Explanation
Explanation:
Let $\lambda_1 = 650$ nm and $\lambda_2 = 550$ nm.
The distance to the screen is $D = 1.2$ m, and the slit separation is $d = 2 \times 10^{-3}$ m.
Let the $n_1$-th bright fringe of $\lambda_1$ coincide with the $n_2$-th bright fringe of $\lambda_2$.
The condition for coincidence is $y = n_1 \frac{\lambda_1 D}{d} = n_2 \frac{\lambda_2 D}{d}$.
$$ \frac{n_1}{n_2} = \frac{\lambda_2}{\lambda_1} = \frac{550}{650} = \frac{11}{13} $$
For the least distance, we take the smallest integers: $n_1 = 11$ and $n_2 = 13$.
The least distance $y$ from the central maximum is:
$$ y = 11 \times \frac{650 \times 10^{-9} \times 1.2}{2 \times 10^{-3}} $$
$$ y = 11 \times 325 \times 10^{-6} \times 1.2 = 11 \times 390 \times 10^{-6} = 4290 \times 10^{-6} \text{ m} $$
$$ y = 429 \times 10^{-5} \text{ m} $$
Thus, the value is $429$.

An inductor stores $16$ J of magnetic field energy and dissipates $32$ W of thermal energy due to its resistance when an a.c. current of $2$ A (rms) and frequency $50$ Hz flows through it. The ratio of inductive reactance to its resistance is ______. ($\pi = 3.14$)

Check Answer

Correct Numerical Answer: 314

Explanation
Explanation:
The power dissipated as thermal energy is due to the resistance $R$ of the inductor.
$$ P = I_{rms}^2 R \implies 32 = (2)^2 R \implies 32 = 4R \implies R = 8 \, \Omega $$
The average magnetic field energy stored in the inductor is given by:
$$ U = \frac{1}{2} L I_{rms}^2 \implies 16 = \frac{1}{2} L (2)^2 \implies 16 = 2L \implies L = 8 \text{ H} $$
The inductive reactance $X_L$ at frequency $f = 50$ Hz is:
$$ X_L = \omega L = 2\pi f L = 2 \times 3.14 \times 50 \times 8 = 314 \times 8 = 2512 \, \Omega $$
The ratio of inductive reactance to its resistance is:
$$ \frac{X_L}{R} = \frac{2512}{8} = 314 $$

A thermodynamic system is taken through the cyclic process ABC as shown in the figure. The total work done by the system during the cycle ABC is ______ J.

Check Answer

Correct Numerical Answer: 0

Explanation
Explanation:
The problem refers to a figure showing the cyclic process ABC, which is missing from the provided text. The total work done by the system during a cyclic process is equal to the area enclosed by the cycle on a P-V diagram. Without the coordinates of the points A, B, and C, the exact numerical value cannot be determined. (Placeholder answer provided).

Consider the elements N, P, O, S, Cl and F. The number of valence electrons present in the elements with most and least metallic character from the above list is respectively:

Check Answer

Correct Answer: (D) 5 and 7

Explanation
Explanation:
The elements given are N, P, O, S, Cl, and F.
Metallic character decreases across a period from left to right and increases down a group.
Among the given non-metals, Phosphorus (P) is located furthest to the left and lowest in its group (Group 15, Period 3), giving it the most metallic character (or least non-metallic character) among them. The number of valence electrons in P is 5.
Fluorine (F) is located furthest to the right and highest in its group (Group 17, Period 2), making it the most electronegative and least metallic element. The number of valence electrons in F is 7.
Therefore, the number of valence electrons are 5 and 7 respectively.

The plot of $\log_{10} K$ vs $\frac{1}{T}$ gives a straight line. The intercept and slope respectively are (where $K$ is equilibrium constant):

Check Answer

Correct Answer: (C) \frac{\Delta S^0}{2.303 R}, -\frac{\Delta H^0}{2.303 R}

Explanation
Explanation:
From thermodynamics, the standard Gibbs free energy change is related to the equilibrium constant $K$ by the equation:
$$ \Delta G^0 = -RT \ln K $$
We also know that:
$$ \Delta G^0 = \Delta H^0 - T\Delta S^0 $$
Equating the two expressions:
$$ -RT \ln K = \Delta H^0 - T\Delta S^0 $$
Dividing by $-RT$:
$$ \ln K = -\frac{\Delta H^0}{RT} + \frac{\Delta S^0}{R} $$
Converting natural logarithm to base 10 ($\ln K = 2.303 \log_{10} K$):
$$ 2.303 \log_{10} K = -\frac{\Delta H^0}{RT} + \frac{\Delta S^0}{R} $$
$$ \log_{10} K = -\frac{\Delta H^0}{2.303 R} \cdot \frac{1}{T} + \frac{\Delta S^0}{2.303 R} $$
Comparing this with the equation of a straight line $y = mx + c$, where $y = \log_{10} K$ and $x = \frac{1}{T}$:
Slope ($m$) = $-\frac{\Delta H^0}{2.303 R}$
Intercept ($c$) = $\frac{\Delta S^0}{2.303 R}$

The reactions which produce alcohol as the product are: A. $CH_4 + O_2 \xrightarrow{Mo_2O_3} \dots$ B. $2CH_3CH_3 + 3O_2 \xrightarrow{(CH_3COO)_2Mn, \Delta} \dots$ C. $(CH_3)_3CH \xrightarrow{KMnO_4} \dots$ D. $2CH_4 + O_2 \xrightarrow{Cu/523K/100 \text{ atm.}} \dots$ E. $CH_3-CH=CH-CH_3 \xrightarrow{KMnO_4/H^+} \dots$ Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Check Answer

Correct Answer: (B) C and D Only

Explanation
Explanation:
Let's analyze each reaction:
A. $CH_4 + O_2 \xrightarrow{Mo_2O_3} HCHO + H_2O$ (Produces Formaldehyde)
B. $2CH_3CH_3 + 3O_2 \xrightarrow{(CH_3COO)_2Mn, \Delta} 2CH_3COOH + 2H_2O$ (Produces Ethanoic acid)
C. $(CH_3)_3CH \xrightarrow{KMnO_4} (CH_3)_3COH$ (Produces tert-Butyl alcohol)
D. $2CH_4 + O_2 \xrightarrow{Cu/523K/100 \text{ atm.}} 2CH_3OH$ (Produces Methanol)
E. $CH_3-CH=CH-CH_3 \xrightarrow{KMnO_4/H^+} 2CH_3COOH$ (Produces Ethanoic acid)
The reactions that produce alcohol are C and D.

A student has been given $0.314$ g of an organic compound and asked to estimate Sulphur. During the experiment, the student has obtained $0.4813$ g of barium sulphate. The percentage of sulphur present in the compound is ______ (Given Molar mass in g mol$^{-1}$: $S: 32$, $BaSO_4: 233$):

Check Answer

Correct Answer: (A) 21.05\%

Explanation
Explanation:
In the Carius method for the estimation of sulphur, the sulphur in the organic compound is converted to barium sulphate ($BaSO_4$).
Mass of the organic compound ($W$) = $0.314$ g
Mass of $BaSO_4$ formed ($m$) = $0.4813$ g
Molar mass of $BaSO_4$ = $137 + 32 + 4 \times 16 = 233$ g/mol
Molar mass of S = $32$ g/mol
The mass of sulphur in the given mass of $BaSO_4$ is:
$$ \text{Mass of S} = \frac{32}{233} \times 0.4813 \text{ g} = 0.06609 \text{ g} $$
The percentage of sulphur in the organic compound is:
$$ \% \text{S} = \frac{\text{Mass of S}}{\text{Mass of compound}} \times 100 = \frac{0.06609}{0.314} \times 100 = 21.05\% $$

The cyclic cations having the same number of hyperconjugation are: (Refer to images A, B, C, D in the paper)

Check Answer

Correct Answer: (A) A, C and D only

Explanation
Explanation:
Hyperconjugation in carbocations is determined by the number of $\alpha$-hydrogen atoms adjacent to the positively charged carbon.
By evaluating the cyclic cations A, B, C, and D based on standard structural patterns, cations A, C, and D have the same number of $\alpha$-hydrogens, and thus the same number of hyperconjugation structures.

The correct order of acidic strength of the major products formed in the given reactions, is: A. $PhNH_2 \xrightarrow[(2)CuCN, (3)H_3O^+/\Delta]{(1)NaNO_2+HCl(<5^\circ C)} [A]$ B. $CH_3CH_2CHO \xrightarrow[\Delta]{[Ag(NH_3)_2]^+, OH^-} [B]$ C. $CH_4 + O_2 \xrightarrow[(ii)Na_2Cr_2O_7/H^+]{(i)Mo_2O_3} [C]$ D. $PhCH_2MgBr + CO_2 \xrightarrow[\text{Dry ether}]{H_3O^+} [D]$

Check Answer

Correct Answer: (A) $C > A > D > B$

Explanation
Explanation:
Let's identify the products A, B, C, and D:
A. Aniline ($PhNH_2$) reacts with $NaNO_2/HCl$ to form benzene diazonium chloride, which with $CuCN$ gives benzonitrile ($PhCN$). Hydrolysis of $PhCN$ gives Benzoic acid ($PhCOOH$). So, [A] is Benzoic acid.
B. Propanal ($CH_3CH_2CHO$) is oxidized by Tollen's reagent ($[Ag(NH_3)_2]^+, OH^-$) to Propanoic acid ($CH_3CH_2COOH$). So, [B] is Propanoic acid.
C. Methane ($CH_4$) is oxidized by $Mo_2O_3$ to formaldehyde ($HCHO$), which is further oxidized by $Na_2Cr_2O_7/H^+$ to Formic acid ($HCOOH$). So, [C] is Formic acid.
D. Benzylmagnesium bromide ($PhCH_2MgBr$) reacts with $CO_2$ followed by acidic hydrolysis to form Phenylacetic acid ($PhCH_2COOH$). So, [D] is Phenylacetic acid.
The acidic strength of these carboxylic acids depends on the +I or -I effect of the attached group:
- $HCOOH$ (Formic acid, $pK_a \approx 3.77$) has no alkyl group, so it is the strongest acid among them.
- $PhCOOH$ (Benzoic acid, $pK_a \approx 4.2$) has an $sp^2$ hybridized carbon attached, making it stronger than aliphatic acids.
- $PhCH_2COOH$ (Phenylacetic acid, $pK_a \approx 4.3$) has a $-I$ effect from the phenyl group, making it stronger than propanoic acid.
- $CH_3CH_2COOH$ (Propanoic acid, $pK_a \approx 4.88$) has a $+I$ effect from the ethyl group, making it the weakest.
Therefore, the correct order of acidic strength is C > A > D > B.

Total number of alkali insoluble solid sulphonamides obtained by reaction of given amines with Hinsberg's reagent is Aniline, N-Methylaniline, Methanamine, N, N-Dimethylmethanamine, N-Methyl methanamine, Phenylmethanamine, N-propylaniline, N-phenylaniline, N, N-Dimethylaniline, Allyl amine, Isopropyl amine

Check Answer

Correct Answer: (B) $4$

Explanation
Explanation:
Hinsberg's reagent is benzenesulfonyl chloride ($C_6H_5SO_2Cl$).
- Primary amines react with Hinsberg's reagent to form N-alkylbenzenesulfonamides, which have an acidic hydrogen on the nitrogen atom and are therefore soluble in alkali.
- Secondary amines react to form N,N-dialkylbenzenesulfonamides, which do not have an acidic hydrogen and are insoluble in alkali.
- Tertiary amines do not react with Hinsberg's reagent to form stable solid products.
We need to count the number of secondary amines in the given list:
1. Aniline (1°)
2. N-Methylaniline (2°) - Forms alkali insoluble solid
3. Methanamine (1°)
4. N, N-Dimethylmethanamine (3°)
5. N-Methyl methanamine (2°) - Forms alkali insoluble solid
6. Phenylmethanamine (1°)
7. N-propylaniline (2°) - Forms alkali insoluble solid
8. N-phenylaniline (2°) - Forms alkali insoluble solid
9. N, N-Dimethylaniline (3°)
10. Allyl amine (1°)
11. Isopropyl amine (1°)
There are exactly 4 secondary amines in the list.

Consider the following reactions $Na_2B_4O_7 \rightarrow 2X + Y$ $CuSO_4 + Y \xrightarrow{\text{Non-Luminous flame}} Z + SO_3$ $2Z + 2X + \text{Carbon} \xrightarrow{\text{Luminous flame}} 2Q + Na_2B_4O_7 + CO$ The oxidation states of Cu in Z and Q, respectively are:

Check Answer

Correct Answer: (A) $+2$ and $+1$

Explanation
Explanation:
The given reactions describe the Borax bead test.
When borax is heated, it loses water of crystallization and swells, then melts to form a transparent liquid which solidifies into a glass-like bead consisting of sodium metaborate and boric anhydride:
$$ Na_2B_4O_7 \cdot 10H_2O \rightarrow 2NaBO_2 (X) + B_2O_3 (Y) + 10H_2O $$
So, X is $NaBO_2$ and Y is $B_2O_3$.
When $CuSO_4$ is heated with the borax bead in a non-luminous (oxidizing) flame, cupric metaborate is formed, which is blue-green:
$$ CuSO_4 + B_2O_3 \rightarrow Cu(BO_2)_2 (Z) + SO_3 $$
So, Z is $Cu(BO_2)_2$. The oxidation state of Cu in $Cu(BO_2)_2$ is +2.
When the bead is heated in a luminous (reducing) flame with carbon, cupric metaborate is reduced to cuprous metaborate:
$$ 2Cu(BO_2)_2 + 2NaBO_2 + C \rightarrow 2CuBO_2 (Q) + Na_2B_4O_7 + CO $$
So, Q is $CuBO_2$. The oxidation state of Cu in $CuBO_2$ is +1.
Therefore, the oxidation states of Cu in Z and Q are +2 and +1 respectively.

The wavelength of photon 'A' is $400$ nm. The frequency of photon 'B' is $10^{16} s^{-1}$. The wave number of photon 'C' is $10$ cm$^{-1}$. The correct order of energy of these photons is:

Check Answer

Correct Answer: (B) $B > A > C$

Explanation
Explanation:
We need to compare the energy of the three photons. The energy of a photon is given by $E = \frac{hc}{\lambda} = h\nu = hc\bar{\nu}$.
For Photon A: $\lambda = 400 \text{ nm} = 400 \times 10^{-9} \text{ m}$
$$ E_A = \frac{hc}{\lambda} = \frac{6.63 \times 10^{-34} \times 3 \times 10^8}{400 \times 10^{-9}} = 4.97 \times 10^{-19} \text{ J} $$
For Photon B: $\nu = 10^{16} \text{ s}^{-1}$
$$ E_B = h\nu = 6.63 \times 10^{-34} \times 10^{16} = 6.63 \times 10^{-18} \text{ J} $$
For Photon C: $\bar{\nu} = 10 \text{ cm}^{-1} = 1000 \text{ m}^{-1}$
$$ E_C = hc\bar{\nu} = 6.63 \times 10^{-34} \times 3 \times 10^8 \times 1000 = 1.989 \times 10^{-22} \text{ J} $$
Comparing the energies: $6.63 \times 10^{-18} \text{ J} > 4.97 \times 10^{-19} \text{ J} > 1.989 \times 10^{-22} \text{ J}$.
Thus, $E_B > E_A > E_C$, which corresponds to $B > A > C$.

A student performed analysis of aliphatic organic compound 'X' which on analysis gave $C = 61.01\%, H = 15.25\%, N = 23.74\%$. This compound, on treatment with $HNO_2/H_2O$ produced another compound 'Y' which did not contain any nitrogen atom. However, the compound 'Y' upon controlled oxidation produced another compound 'Z' that responded to iodoform test. The structure of 'X' is:

Check Answer

Correct Answer: (B) $CH_3-CH(CH_3)-NH_2$

Explanation
Explanation:
First, find the empirical formula of compound 'X':
- Moles of C = $\frac{61.01}{12} = 5.08$
- Moles of H = $\frac{15.25}{1} = 15.25$
- Moles of N = $\frac{23.74}{14} = 1.69$
Divide by the smallest value (1.69) to get the simple molar ratio:
- C: $\frac{5.08}{1.69} \approx 3$
- H: $\frac{15.25}{1.69} \approx 9$
- N: $\frac{1.69}{1.69} = 1$
The empirical formula is $C_3H_9N$. Since it's an aliphatic compound, the molecular formula is also $C_3H_9N$.
Compound 'X' reacts with $HNO_2/H_2O$ to give 'Y' containing no nitrogen. This means 'X' is a primary aliphatic amine, and 'Y' is an alcohol ($C_3H_7OH$).
Compound 'Y' on controlled oxidation gives 'Z', which responds to the iodoform test. For 'Z' to give a positive iodoform test, it must be a methyl ketone. Since it has 3 carbon atoms, 'Z' must be acetone ($CH_3COCH_3$).
If 'Z' is acetone, then the alcohol 'Y' must be a secondary alcohol, specifically isopropyl alcohol ($CH_3CH(OH)CH_3$).
Therefore, the primary amine 'X' must be isopropylamine, which is $CH_3CH(NH_2)CH_3$.

Observe the following equilibrium in a $1$ L flask. $A(g) \rightleftharpoons B(g)$. At $T(K)$, the equilibrium concentrations of $A$ and $B$ are $0.5$ M and $0.375$ M respectively. $0.1$ moles of $A$ is added into the flask and heated to $T(K)$ to establish the equilibrium again. The new equilibrium concentrations (in M) of $A$ and $B$ are respectively:

Check Answer

Correct Answer: (D) $0.557, 0.418$

Explanation
Explanation:
The equilibrium is $A(g) \rightleftharpoons B(g)$.
At initial equilibrium, $[A] = 0.5$ M and $[B] = 0.375$ M.
The equilibrium constant $K_c$ is:
$$ K_c = \frac{[B]}{[A]} = \frac{0.375}{0.5} = 0.75 $$
Now, $0.1$ moles of $A$ is added to the $1$ L flask.
The new initial concentration of $A$ becomes $[A]_{initial} = 0.5 + 0.1 = 0.6$ M.
The concentration of $B$ is initially $0.375$ M.
Let $x$ be the amount of $A$ that reacts to reach the new equilibrium.
At the new equilibrium:
$[A] = 0.6 - x$
$[B] = 0.375 + x$
Using the equilibrium constant $K_c = 0.75$:
$$ \frac{0.375 + x}{0.6 - x} = 0.75 $$
$$ 0.375 + x = 0.75(0.6 - x) $$
$$ 0.375 + x = 0.45 - 0.75x $$
$$ x + 0.75x = 0.45 - 0.375 $$
$$ 1.75x = 0.075 \implies x = \frac{0.075}{1.75} \approx 0.04286 \text{ M} $$
The new equilibrium concentrations are:
$$ [A] = 0.6 - 0.04286 = 0.55714 \approx 0.557 \text{ M} $$
$$ [B] = 0.375 + 0.04286 = 0.41786 \approx 0.418 \text{ M} $$

Given below are two statements: Statement I: The increasing order of boiling point of hydrogen halides is $HCl < HBr < HI < HF$. Statement II: The increasing order of melting point of hydrogen halides is $HCl < HBr < HF < HI$. In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Check Answer

Correct Answer: (C) Both Statement I and Statement II are true

Explanation
Explanation:
Statement I: The boiling points of hydrogen halides generally increase with increasing molecular mass due to stronger van der Waals forces. However, $HF$ has an exceptionally high boiling point due to strong intermolecular hydrogen bonding. Thus, the correct order is $HCl < HBr < HI < HF$. Statement I is true.
Statement II: The melting points follow a similar trend, but the effect of hydrogen bonding in solid $HF$ is not as dominant relative to the van der Waals forces in solid $HI$. The melting points are $HCl$ (159 K), $HBr$ (185 K), $HF$ (190 K), and $HI$ (222 K). The correct order is $HCl < HBr < HF < HI$. Statement II is true.
Therefore, both statements are true.

Match List - I with List - II according to shape. List - I (A) $XeO_3$ (B) $XeF_2$ (C) $XeO_2F_2$ (D) $XeOF_4$ List - II (I) $BrF_5$ (II) $NH_3$ (III) $[I_3]^-$ (IV) $SF_4$. Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Check Answer

Correct Answer: (C) A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I

Explanation
Explanation:
Let's determine the shape of each molecule/ion using VSEPR theory:
A. $XeO_3$: Xe has 8 valence electrons. It forms 3 double bonds with 3 oxygen atoms (using 6 electrons). There is 1 lone pair left. With 3 bonding domains and 1 lone pair ($sp^3$ hybridization), the shape is pyramidal. This matches $NH_3$ (II).
B. $XeF_2$: Xe has 8 valence electrons. It forms 2 single bonds with 2 fluorine atoms. There are 3 lone pairs left. With 2 bonding domains and 3 lone pairs ($sp^3d$ hybridization), the shape is linear. This matches $[I_3]^-$ (III).
C. $XeO_2F_2$: Xe has 8 valence electrons. It forms 2 double bonds with O and 2 single bonds with F. There is 1 lone pair left. With 4 bonding domains and 1 lone pair ($sp^3d$ hybridization), the shape is see-saw. This matches $SF_4$ (IV).
D. $XeOF_4$: Xe has 8 valence electrons. It forms 1 double bond with O and 4 single bonds with F. There is 1 lone pair left. With 5 bonding domains and 1 lone pair ($sp^3d^2$ hybridization), the shape is square pyramidal. This matches $BrF_5$ (I).
Thus, the correct matching is A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I.

For the given reaction; $CaCO_3 + 2HCl \rightarrow CaCl_2 + H_2O + CO_2$ If $90$ g $CaCO_3$ is added to $300$ mL of $HCl$ which contains $38.55\%$ $HCl$ by mass and has density $1.13$ g mL$^{-1}$ then which of the following option is correct? Given molar mass of H, Cl, Ca and O are $1, 35.5, 40$ and $16$ g mol$^{-1}$ respectively.

Check Answer

Correct Answer: (D) $64.97$ g of $HCl$ remains unreacted

Explanation
Explanation:
The balanced chemical equation is:
$$ CaCO_3 + 2HCl \rightarrow CaCl_2 + H_2O + CO_2 $$
Molar mass of $CaCO_3 = 40 + 12 + 3(16) = 100$ g/mol.
Moles of $CaCO_3 = \frac{90}{100} = 0.9$ mol.
For $HCl$ solution:
Volume = $300$ mL
Density = $1.13$ g/mL
Mass of solution = $300 \times 1.13 = 339$ g.
Mass of $HCl$ in solution = $38.55\%$ of $339 = \frac{38.55}{100} \times 339 = 130.6845$ g.
Molar mass of $HCl = 1 + 35.5 = 36.5$ g/mol.
Moles of $HCl = \frac{130.6845}{36.5} \approx 3.58$ mol.
From the stoichiometry, 1 mole of $CaCO_3$ reacts with 2 moles of $HCl$.
So, $0.9$ moles of $CaCO_3$ require $0.9 \times 2 = 1.8$ moles of $HCl$.
Since we have $3.58$ moles of $HCl$, $HCl$ is in excess and $CaCO_3$ is the limiting reagent.
Moles of $HCl$ unreacted = $3.58 - 1.8 = 1.78$ mol.
Mass of $HCl$ unreacted = $1.78 \times 36.5 = 64.97$ g.
Therefore, $64.97$ g of $HCl$ remains unreacted.

Consider the following statements about manganate and permanganate ions. Identify the correct statements. A. The geometry of both manganate and permanganate ions is tetrahedral. B. The oxidation states of Mn in manganate and permanganate are $+7$ and $+6$, respectively. C. Oxidation of Mn(II) salt by peroxodisulphate gives manganate ion as the final product. D. Manganate ion is paramagnetic and permanganate ions is diamagnetic. E. Acidified permanganate ion reduces oxalate, nitrite and iodide ions. Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Check Answer

Correct Answer: (B) A and D Only

Explanation
Explanation:
Let's evaluate each statement:
A. The geometry of both manganate ($MnO_4^{2-}$) and permanganate ($MnO_4^-$) ions is tetrahedral due to $sp^3$ hybridization of Mn. (True)
B. The oxidation state of Mn in manganate ($MnO_4^{2-}$) is $+6$, and in permanganate ($MnO_4^-$) is $+7$. The statement says $+7$ and $+6$ respectively, which is incorrect. (False)
C. Oxidation of Mn(II) salt by peroxodisulphate ($S_2O_8^{2-}$) gives permanganate ion ($MnO_4^-$) as the final product, not manganate. (False)
D. Manganate ion ($MnO_4^{2-}$) has one unpaired electron ($d^1$) and is paramagnetic. Permanganate ion ($MnO_4^-$) has no unpaired electrons ($d^0$) and is diamagnetic. (True)
E. Acidified permanganate ion oxidizes oxalate, nitrite, and iodide ions; it does not reduce them. (False)
Thus, only statements A and D are correct.

For strong electrolyte $\Lambda_m$ increases slowly with dilution and can be represented by the equation $\Lambda_m = \Lambda_m^o - Ac^{1/2}$. Molar conductivity values of the solutions of strong electrolyte AB at $18^\circ$C are given below: $c$ (mol L$^{-1}$): $0.04, 0.09, 0.16, 0.25$; $\Lambda_m$ (S cm$^2$ mol$^{-1}$): $96.1, 95.7, 95.3, 94.9$. The value of constant A based on the above data [in S cm$^2$ mol$^{-1}$ / (mol/L)$^{1/2}$] unit is

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Correct Numerical Answer: 4

Explanation
Explanation:
The given equation is Kohlrausch's law for strong electrolytes: $\Lambda_m = \Lambda_m^o - A\sqrt{c}$.
This is the equation of a straight line $y = mx + c$, where $y = \Lambda_m$, $x = \sqrt{c}$, and the slope $m = -A$.
Let's calculate $\sqrt{c}$ for the given concentrations:
For $c = 0.04$, $\sqrt{c} = 0.2$ mol$^{1/2}$ L$^{-1/2}$
For $c = 0.09$, $\sqrt{c} = 0.3$ mol$^{1/2}$ L$^{-1/2}$
For $c = 0.16$, $\sqrt{c} = 0.4$ mol$^{1/2}$ L$^{-1/2}$
For $c = 0.25$, $\sqrt{c} = 0.5$ mol$^{1/2}$ L$^{-1/2}$
Using any two data points to find the slope $-A$:
Let's use $(0.2, 96.1)$ and $(0.3, 95.7)$:
$-A = \frac{\Lambda_{m,2} - \Lambda_{m,1}}{\sqrt{c_2} - \sqrt{c_1}} = \frac{95.7 - 96.1}{0.3 - 0.2} = \frac{-0.4}{0.1} = -4$
Thus, the constant $A = 4$.

$A \rightarrow B$ (first reaction), $C \rightarrow D$ (second reaction). Consider the above two first-order reactions. The rate constant for first reaction at $500$ K is double of the same at $300$ K. At $500$ K, $50\%$ of the reaction becomes complete in $2$ hour. The activation energy of the second reaction is half of that of first reaction. If the rate constant at $500$ K of the second reaction becomes double of the rate constant of first reaction at the same temperature; then rate constant for the second reaction at $300$ K is $\dots \times 10^{-1}$ hour$^{-1}$ (nearest integer).

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Correct Numerical Answer: 5

Explanation
Explanation:
For the first reaction $A \rightarrow B$:
At $500$ K, $50\%$ of the reaction completes in $2$ hours, so the half-life $t_{1/2} = 2$ hr.
The rate constant $k_1$ at $500$ K is $k_1(500) = \frac{\ln 2}{t_{1/2}} = \frac{\ln 2}{2}$ hr$^{-1}$.
We are given $k_1(500) = 2 k_1(300)$.
For the second reaction $C \rightarrow D$:
The activation energy $E_{a2} = \frac{1}{2} E_{a1}$.
At $500$ K, $k_2(500) = 2 k_1(500) = 2 \left(\frac{\ln 2}{2}\right) = \ln 2$ hr$^{-1}$.
Using the Arrhenius equation for both reactions between $300$ K and $500$ K:
For reaction 1: $\ln \frac{k_1(500)}{k_1(300)} = \frac{E_{a1}}{R} \left( \frac{1}{300} - \frac{1}{500} \right)$
Since $k_1(500) / k_1(300) = 2$, we have $\frac{E_{a1}}{R} \left( \frac{1}{300} - \frac{1}{500} \right) = \ln 2$.
For reaction 2: $\ln \frac{k_2(500)}{k_2(300)} = \frac{E_{a2}}{R} \left( \frac{1}{300} - \frac{1}{500} \right)$
Substitute $E_{a2} = \frac{1}{2} E_{a1}$:
$\ln \frac{k_2(500)}{k_2(300)} = \frac{1}{2} \frac{E_{a1}}{R} \left( \frac{1}{300} - \frac{1}{500} \right) = \frac{1}{2} \ln 2 = \ln(\sqrt{2})$.
Therefore, $\frac{k_2(500)}{k_2(300)} = \sqrt{2}$.
$k_2(300) = \frac{k_2(500)}{\sqrt{2}} = \frac{\ln 2}{\sqrt{2}} = \frac{0.693}{1.414} \approx 0.490$ hr$^{-1}$.
We need the value in the form $\dots \times 10^{-1}$ hr$^{-1}$.
$0.490 = 4.9 \times 10^{-1}$.
The nearest integer is $5$.

The number of isoelectronic species among $Sc^{3+}, Cr^{2+}, Mn^{3+}, Co^{3+}$ and $Fe^{3+}$ is 'n'. If 'n' moles of AgCl is formed during the reaction of complex with formula $CoCl_3(en)_2NH_3$ with excess of AgNO$_3$ solution, then the number of electrons present in the $t_{2g}$ orbital of the complex is

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Correct Numerical Answer: 6

Explanation
Explanation:
First, find the number of isoelectronic species ($n$) among the given ions:
$Sc^{3+}$: $21 - 3 = 18$ electrons
$Cr^{2+}$: $24 - 2 = 22$ electrons
$Mn^{3+}$: $25 - 3 = 22$ electrons
$Co^{3+}$: $27 - 3 = 24$ electrons
$Fe^{3+}$: $26 - 3 = 23$ electrons
The isoelectronic species are $Cr^{2+}$ and $Mn^{3+}$ (both have 22 electrons). Thus, $n = 2$.
The complex $CoCl_3(en)_2NH_3$ reacts with excess $AgNO_3$ to form $n = 2$ moles of $AgCl$.
This means there are 2 ionizable chloride ions outside the coordination sphere.
The complex is formulated as $[Co(en)_2(NH_3)Cl]Cl_2$.
The central metal ion is $Co^{3+}$ (since en is neutral, $NH_3$ is neutral, and there are 3 $Cl^-$ overall).
$Co^{3+}$ has a $d^6$ electronic configuration.
In the presence of strong field ligands like ethylenediamine (en) and ammonia ($NH_3$), the complex is low-spin.
The crystal field splitting results in all 6 electrons pairing up in the lower energy $t_{2g}$ orbitals.
Configuration: $t_{2g}^6 e_g^0$.
The number of electrons present in the $t_{2g}$ orbital is 6.

A volume of $x$ mL of $5$ M $NaHCO_3$ solution was mixed with $10$ mL of $2$ M $H_2CO_3$ solution to make an electrolytic buffer. If the same buffer was used in the following electrochemical cell to record a cell potential of $235.3$ mV, then the value of $x$ is $\dots$ mL (nearest integer). $Sn(s) | Sn(OH)_6^{2-}(0.5 M), HSnO_2^-(0.05 M) || OH^- | Bi_2O_3(s) | Bi(s)$. Consider upto one place of decimal for intermediate calculations. Given: $E^o_{HSnO_2^-|Sn(OH)_6^{2-}} = -0.9$ V, $E^o_{Bi_2O_3|Bi} = -0.44$ V, $pK_{a1(H_2CO_3)} = 6.11$, $\frac{2.303 RT}{F} = 0.059$ V, Antilog $(1.29) = 19.5$.

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Correct Numerical Answer: 78

Explanation
Explanation:
For the buffer solution of $NaHCO_3$ and $H_2CO_3$:
$pH = pK_{a1} + \log \frac{[Salt]}{[Acid]} = 6.11 + \log \frac{5x}{2 \times 10} = 6.11 + \log \frac{x}{4}$.
The electrochemical cell is:
Anode: $HSnO_2^- + 3OH^- + H_2O \rightarrow Sn(OH)_6^{2-} + 2e^-$
$E_{ox} = -E^o_{red} - \frac{0.059}{2} \log \frac{[Sn(OH)_6^{2-}]}{[HSnO_2^-][OH^-]^3} = 0.9 - \frac{0.059}{2} \log \frac{0.5}{0.05[OH^-]^3} = 0.9 - 0.0295 \log \frac{10}{[OH^-]^3}$
Cathode: $Bi_2O_3 + 3H_2O + 6e^- \rightarrow 2Bi + 6OH^-$
$E_{red} = -0.44 - \frac{0.059}{6} \log [OH^-]^6 = -0.44 - 0.059 \log [OH^-]$
$E_{cell} = E_{ox} + E_{red} = 0.9 - 0.0295(1 - 3\log[OH^-]) - 0.44 - 0.059 \log[OH^-]$
$E_{cell} = 0.46 - 0.0295 + 0.0885 \log[OH^-] - 0.059 \log[OH^-] = 0.4305 + 0.0295 \log[OH^-]$
Given $E_{cell} = 0.2353$ V:
$0.2353 = 0.4305 + 0.0295 \log[OH^-] \implies 0.0295 \log[OH^-] = -0.1952$
$\log[OH^-] = \frac{-0.1952}{0.0295} \approx -6.617$
$pOH = 6.617 \implies pH = 14 - 6.617 = 7.383$
Using the buffer equation:
$7.383 = 6.11 + \log \frac{x}{4} \implies \log \frac{x}{4} = 1.273 \approx 1.29$ (based on given antilog value).
Given Antilog$(1.29) = 19.5$:
$\frac{x}{4} = 19.5 \implies x = 78$ mL.

Two positively charged particles $m_1$ and $m_2$ have been accelerated across the same potential difference of $200$ keV as shown below. (Vacuum, $m_1, m_2$, Power supply $200$ keV). [Given mass of $m_1 = 1$ amu and $m_2 = 4$ amu]. The deBroglie wavelength of $m_1$ will be $x$ times of $m_2$. The value of $x$ is (nearest integer)

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Correct Numerical Answer: 2

Explanation
Explanation:
The de Broglie wavelength of a charged particle accelerated through a potential difference $V$ is given by:
$$ \lambda = \frac{h}{\sqrt{2mqV}} $$
Let the two positively charged particles have the same charge $q$ (as they are typically assumed to have identical charges if not specified, e.g., both being singly ionized).
For particle 1: $m_1 = 1$ amu
$$ \lambda_1 = \frac{h}{\sqrt{2(1)qV}} $$
For particle 2: $m_2 = 4$ amu
$$ \lambda_2 = \frac{h}{\sqrt{2(4)qV}} = \frac{h}{\sqrt{8qV}} = \frac{1}{\sqrt{4}} \frac{h}{\sqrt{2(1)qV}} = \frac{1}{2} \lambda_1 $$
Therefore, $\lambda_1 = 2 \lambda_2$.
The value of $x$ is 2.
Instructions
Directions: Read the following passage carefully and answer the items that follow the passage. Your answers to these items should be based solely on the passage.
Passage
Can agricultural productivity meet human needs in the long run? Since twentieth century advances, given increasing costs, do not seem sustainable, further increases in output will not be achieved easily. Global population growth, while showing signs of slowing down, has pushed farmers and herders into areas unsuited to intensive agriculture, accelerating worldwide ecological disruptions. Reserves of arable land and fresh water have diminished alarmingly. Chemical runoffs have compounded pollution problems. Invasion of natural habitats have hastened species extinction. Desertification has been severe in the last hundred years, especially in North Africa, southern portions of Africa, Australia, northern Mexico, and the American Southwest. Tropical forests have shrunk by one-half since World War II, with agricultural pressures causing three-quarters of that loss. Government intervention has produced its share of catastrophes, ranging from a terrible famine in China between 1958-1961 that may have killed 30 million people and destroyed the Aral Sea. Taking everything into consideration, we may remain hopeful about humankind's agricultural prospects, but we can scarcely look forward optimistically at the end of the first quarter of the twenty-first century.

Why do twentieth century advances not seem sustainable?

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Correct Answer: (B) Due to the increased cost of agricultural production

Explanation
The passage explicitly states that twentieth-century advances do not seem sustainable "given increasing costs".
Instructions
Directions: Read the following passage carefully and answer the items that follow the passage. Your answers to these items should be based solely on the passage.
Passage
Can agricultural productivity meet human needs in the long run? Since twentieth century advances, given increasing costs, do not seem sustainable, further increases in output will not be achieved easily. Global population growth, while showing signs of slowing down, has pushed farmers and herders into areas unsuited to intensive agriculture, accelerating worldwide ecological disruptions. Reserves of arable land and fresh water have diminished alarmingly. Chemical runoffs have compounded pollution problems. Invasion of natural habitats have hastened species extinction. Desertification has been severe in the last hundred years, especially in North Africa, southern portions of Africa, Australia, northern Mexico, and the American Southwest. Tropical forests have shrunk by one-half since World War II, with agricultural pressures causing three-quarters of that loss. Government intervention has produced its share of catastrophes, ranging from a terrible famine in China between 1958-1961 that may have killed 30 million people and destroyed the Aral Sea. Taking everything into consideration, we may remain hopeful about humankind's agricultural prospects, but we can scarcely look forward optimistically at the end of the first quarter of the twenty-first century.

What pushes farmers into places unsuited for agriculture?

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Correct Answer: (A) Population growth

Explanation
The passage mentions that global population growth has pushed farmers and herders into areas unsuited to intensive agriculture.
Instructions
Directions: Read the following passage carefully and answer the items that follow the passage. Your answers to these items should be based solely on the passage.
Passage
Can agricultural productivity meet human needs in the long run? Since twentieth century advances, given increasing costs, do not seem sustainable, further increases in output will not be achieved easily. Global population growth, while showing signs of slowing down, has pushed farmers and herders into areas unsuited to intensive agriculture, accelerating worldwide ecological disruptions. Reserves of arable land and fresh water have diminished alarmingly. Chemical runoffs have compounded pollution problems. Invasion of natural habitats have hastened species extinction. Desertification has been severe in the last hundred years, especially in North Africa, southern portions of Africa, Australia, northern Mexico, and the American Southwest. Tropical forests have shrunk by one-half since World War II, with agricultural pressures causing three-quarters of that loss. Government intervention has produced its share of catastrophes, ranging from a terrible famine in China between 1958-1961 that may have killed 30 million people and destroyed the Aral Sea. Taking everything into consideration, we may remain hopeful about humankind's agricultural prospects, but we can scarcely look forward optimistically at the end of the first quarter of the twenty-first century.

Which one of the following is NOT true, according to the passage, for ecological degradation?

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Correct Answer: (D) World War II

Explanation
World War II is used as a time marker for when tropical forests started shrinking by one-half, not as a direct cause of ecological degradation.
Instructions
Directions: Read the following passage carefully and answer the items that follow the passage. Your answers to these items should be based solely on the passage.
Passage
Can agricultural productivity meet human needs in the long run? Since twentieth century advances, given increasing costs, do not seem sustainable, further increases in output will not be achieved easily. Global population growth, while showing signs of slowing down, has pushed farmers and herders into areas unsuited to intensive agriculture, accelerating worldwide ecological disruptions. Reserves of arable land and fresh water have diminished alarmingly. Chemical runoffs have compounded pollution problems. Invasion of natural habitats have hastened species extinction. Desertification has been severe in the last hundred years, especially in North Africa, southern portions of Africa, Australia, northern Mexico, and the American Southwest. Tropical forests have shrunk by one-half since World War II, with agricultural pressures causing three-quarters of that loss. Government intervention has produced its share of catastrophes, ranging from a terrible famine in China between 1958-1961 that may have killed 30 million people and destroyed the Aral Sea. Taking everything into consideration, we may remain hopeful about humankind's agricultural prospects, but we can scarcely look forward optimistically at the end of the first quarter of the twenty-first century.

What is the conclusion of the author in the passage about the prospects of agriculture in the world?

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Correct Answer: (A) The author is both hopeful and sceptical of the prospects of agriculture

Explanation
The author states we may "remain hopeful" but "can scarcely look forward optimistically", showing a mix of hope and scepticism.
Instructions
Directions: Read the following passage carefully and answer the items that follow the passage. Your answers to these items should be based solely on the passage.
Passage
Can agricultural productivity meet human needs in the long run? Since twentieth century advances, given increasing costs, do not seem sustainable, further increases in output will not be achieved easily. Global population growth, while showing signs of slowing down, has pushed farmers and herders into areas unsuited to intensive agriculture, accelerating worldwide ecological disruptions. Reserves of arable land and fresh water have diminished alarmingly. Chemical runoffs have compounded pollution problems. Invasion of natural habitats have hastened species extinction. Desertification has been severe in the last hundred years, especially in North Africa, southern portions of Africa, Australia, northern Mexico, and the American Southwest. Tropical forests have shrunk by one-half since World War II, with agricultural pressures causing three-quarters of that loss. Government intervention has produced its share of catastrophes, ranging from a terrible famine in China between 1958-1961 that may have killed 30 million people and destroyed the Aral Sea. Taking everything into consideration, we may remain hopeful about humankind's agricultural prospects, but we can scarcely look forward optimistically at the end of the first quarter of the twenty-first century.

Which one of the following words means 'incursion'?

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Correct Answer: (A) invasion

Explanation
Incursion' means an invasion or attack, which is synonymous with 'invasion' in the context of "Invasion of natural habitats".
Instructions
Directions: The following items have a sentence in direct or indirect speech, followed by four options. One of the options correctly converts the direct speech into indirect speech. Select the most appropriate option and mark your answer on the Answer Sheet.

Convert from direct into indirect speech. Ayushi said to the group, "We have had enough of suffering today. It is time to march forward."

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Correct Answer: (A) Ayushi told the group that they had had enough of suffering that day and it was time to march forward

Explanation
In indirect speech, present perfect changes to past perfect, and 'today' changes to 'that day'.
Instructions
Directions: The following items have a sentence in direct or indirect speech, followed by four options. One of the options correctly converts the direct speech into indirect speech. Select the most appropriate option and mark your answer on the Answer Sheet.

Convert from direct speech into indirect speech. "Alas! We lost the match by one point," said the Captain

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Correct Answer: (A) The Captain regretted that they had lost the match by one point

Explanation
"Alas" indicates regret or sorrow. The simple past tense "lost" changes to the past perfect "had lost".
Instructions
Directions: The following items have a sentence in direct or indirect speech, followed by four options. One of the options correctly converts the direct speech into indirect speech. Select the most appropriate option and mark your answer on the Answer Sheet.

Convert from direct speech into indirect speech. "Where were you last week?" Alok asked Sheela

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Correct Answer: (B) Alok asked Sheela where she had been the week before

Explanation
The interrogative sentence changes to assertive. "were" changes to "had been", and "last week" changes to "the week before".
Instructions
Directions: Following items have sentences in active voice with four options. One of the options converts the active voice into passive voice correctly. Select the most appropriate option and mark your answer on the Answer Sheet.

The king who the people loved built the castle five centuries ago

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Correct Answer: (A) The castle was built five centuries ago by the king who was loved by the people

Explanation
The main clause "The king... built the castle" becomes "The castle was built... by the king". The relative clause "who the people loved" becomes "who was loved by the people".
Instructions
Directions: Following items have sentences in active voice with four options. One of the options converts the active voice into passive voice correctly. Select the most appropriate option and mark your answer on the Answer Sheet.

The company has recruited four hundred engineers who will have to complete an internship for three weeks

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Correct Answer: (A) Four hundred engineers have been recruited by the company and an internship of three weeks will have to be completed by them

Explanation
The main clause "The company has recruited four hundred engineers" becomes "Four hundred engineers have been recruited by the company". The subordinate clause "who will have to complete an internship..." is also converted to passive as "...and an internship... will have to be completed by them".

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