JEE Main 2022 — 29 Jun Shift 1 (Previous Year Paper)

Two balls A and B are placed at the top of 180 m tall tower. Ball A is released from the top at $t=0$ s. Ball B is thrown vertically down with an initial velocity 'u' at $t=2$ s. After a certain time, both balls meet 100 m above the ground. Find the value of 'u' in ms$^{-1}$. [use $g=10$ ms$^{-2}$]:

1. A.10
2. B.15
3. C.20
4. D.30✓

Correct answer: D

A body of mass M at rest explodes into three pieces, in the ratio of masses 1 : 1 : 2. Two smaller pieces fly off perpendicular to each other with velocities of 30 ms$^{-1}$ and 40 ms$^{-1}$ respectively. The velocity of the third piece will be:

1. A.15 ms$^{-1}$
2. B.25 ms$^{-1}$✓
3. C.35 ms$^{-1}$
4. D.50 ms$^{-1}$

Correct answer: B

The activity of a radioactive material is $2.56\times10^{-3}$ Ci. If the half life of the material is 5 days, after how many days the activity will become $2\times10^{-5}$ Ci?

1. A.30 days
2. B.35 days✓
3. C.40 days
4. D.25 days

Correct answer: B

A spherical shell of 1 kg mass and radius R is rolling with angular speed $\omega$ on horizontal plane (as shown in figure). The magnitude of angular momentum of the shell about the origin O is $\frac a3R^2\omega$. The value of a will be:

1. A.2
2. B.3
3. C.5✓
4. D.4

Correct answer: C

A cylinder of fixed capacity of 44.8 litres contains helium gas at standard temperature and pressure. The amount of heat needed to raise the temperature of gas in the cylinder by 20.0°C will be: (Given gas constant R = 8.3 JK$^{-1}$-mol$^{-1}$)

1. A.249 J
2. B.415 J
3. C.498 J✓
4. D.830 J

Correct answer: C

A wire of length L is hanging from a fixed support. The length changes to $L_1$ and $L_2$ when masses 1 kg and 2 kg are suspended respectively from its free end. Then the value of L is equal to:

1. A.$\sqrt{L_1L_2}$
2. B.$\frac{L_1+L_2}{2}$
3. C.$2L_1-L_2$✓
4. D.$3L_1-2L_2$

Correct answer: C

Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R. Assertion A: The photoelectric effect does not takes place, if the energy of the incident radiation is less than the work function of a metal. Reason R: Kinetic energy of the photoelectrons is zero, if the energy of the incident radiation is equal to the work function of a metal. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.

1. A.Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A
2. B.Both A and R are correct but R is not the correct explanation of A✓
3. C.A is correct but R is not correct
4. D.A is not correct but R is correct

Correct answer: B

A particle of mass 500 gm is moving in a straight line with velocity $v=bx^{5/2}$. The work done by the net force during its displacement from $x=0$ to $x=4$ m is: (Take $b=0.25$ m$^{-3/2}$ s$^{-1}$).

1. A.2 J
2. B.4 J
3. C.8 J
4. D.16 J✓

Correct answer: D

A charge particle moves along circular path in a uniform magnetic field in a cyclotron. The kinetic energy of the charge particle increases to 4 times its initial value. What will be the ratio of new radius to the original radius of circular path of the charge particle:

1. A.1 : 1
2. B.1 : 2
3. C.2 : 1✓
4. D.1 : 4

Correct answer: C

For a series LCR circuit, I vs $\omega$ curve is shown: (a) To the left of $\omega_r$, the circuit is mainly capacitive. (b) To the left of $\omega_r$, the circuit is mainly inductive. (c) At $\omega_r$, impedance of the circuit is equal to the resistance of the circuit. (d) At $\omega_r$, impedance of the circuit is 0. Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

1. A.(a) and (d) only
2. B.(b) and (d) only
3. C.(a) and (c) only✓
4. D.(b) and (c) only

Correct answer: C

A block of metal weighing 2 kg is resting on a frictionless plane (as shown in figure). It is struck by a jet releasing water at a rate of 1 kgs$^{-1}$ and at a speed of 10 ms$^{-1}$. Then, the initial acceleration of the block, in ms$^{-2}$, will be:

1. A.3
2. B.6
3. C.5✓
4. D.4

Correct answer: C

In van dar Wall equation $\left[P+\frac{a}{V^2}\right][V-b]=RT$; P is pressure, V is volume, R is universal gas constant and T is temperature. The ratio of constants $\frac ab$ is dimensionally equal to:

1. A.$\frac PV$
2. B.$\frac VP$
3. C.PV✓
4. D.PV$^3$

Correct answer: C

Two vectors $\vec A$ and $\vec B$ have equal magnitudes. If magnitude of $\vec A+\vec B$ is equal to two times the magnitude of $\vec A-\vec B$, then the angle between $\vec A$ and $\vec B$ will be:

1. A.$\sin^{-1}\left(\frac35\right)$
2. B.$\sin^{-1}\left(\frac13\right)$
3. C.$\cos^{-1}\left(\frac35\right)$✓
4. D.$\cos^{-1}\left(\frac13\right)$

Correct answer: C

The escape velocity of a body on a planet 'A' is 12 kms$^{-1}$. The escape velocity of the body on another planet 'B', whose density is four times and radius is half of the planet 'A', is:

1. A.12 kms$^{-1}$✓
2. B.24 kms$^{-1}$
3. C.36 kms$^{-1}$
4. D.6 kms$^{-1}$

Correct answer: A

At a certain place the angle of dip is 30° and the horizontal component of earth's magnetic field is 0.5 G. The earth's total magnetic field (in G), at that certain place, is:

1. A.$\frac1{\sqrt3}$✓
2. B.$\frac12$
3. C.$\sqrt3$
4. D.1

Correct answer: A

A longitudinal wave is represented by $x=10\sin2\pi\left(nt-\frac x\lambda\right)$ cm. The maximum particle velocity will be four times the wave velocity if the determined value of wavelength is equal to:

1. A.$2\pi$
2. B.$5\pi$✓
3. C.$\pi$
4. D.$\frac{5\pi}{2}$

Correct answer: B

A parallel plate capacitor filled with a medium of dielectric constant 10, is connected across a battery and is charged. The dielectric slab is replaced by another slab of dielectric constant 15. Then the energy of capacitor will:

1. A.increase by 50%✓
2. B.decrease by 15%
3. C.increase by 25%
4. D.increase by 33%

Correct answer: A

A positive charge particle of 100 mg is thrown in opposite direction to a uniform electric field of strength $1\times10^5$ NC$^{-1}$. If the charge on the particle is 40 $\mu$C and the initial velocity is 200 ms$^{-1}$, how much distance it will travel before coming to the rest momentarily:

1. A.1 m
2. B.5 m
3. C.10 m
4. D.0.5 m✓

Correct answer: D

Using Young's double slit experiment, a monochromatic light of wavelength 5000 Å produces fringes of fringe width 0.5 mm. If another monochromatic light of wavelength 6000 Å is used and the separation between the slits is doubled, then the new fringe width will be:

1. A.0.5 mm
2. B.1.0 mm
3. C.0.6 mm
4. D.0.3 mm✓

Correct answer: D

Only 2% of the optical source frequency is the available channel bandwidth for an optical communicating system operating at 1000 nm. If an audio signal requires a bandwidth of 8 kHz, how many channels can be accommodated for transmission:

1. A.$375\times10^7$
2. B.$75\times10^7$✓
3. C.$375\times10^8$
4. D.$75\times10^9$

Correct answer: B

Two coils require 20 minutes and 60 minutes respectively to produce same amount of heat energy when connected separately to the same source. If they are connected in parallel arrangement to the same source; the time required to produce same amount of heat by the combination of coils, will be ________ min.

Correct answer: 15

The intensity of the light from a bulb incident on a surface is 0.22 W/m$^2$. The amplitude of the magnetic field in this light-wave is ________ $\times10^{-9}$ T. (Given: Permittivity of vacuum $\epsilon_0=8.85\times10^{-12}$ C$^2$ N$^{-1}$-m$^{-2}$, speed of light in vacuum $c=3\times10^8$ ms$^{-1}$)

Correct answer: 43

As per the given figure, two plates A and B of thermal conductivity K and 2 K are joined together to form a compound plate. The thickness of plates are 4.0 cm and 2.5 cm respectively and the area of cross-section is 120 cm$^2$ for each plate. The equivalent thermal conductivity of the compound plate is $\left(1+\frac5\alpha\right)$ K, then the value of $\alpha$ will be ________.

Correct answer: 21

A body is performing simple harmonic with an amplitude of 10 cm. The velocity of the body was tripled by air Jet when it is at 5 cm from its mean position. The new amplitude of vibration is $\sqrt x$ cm. The value of $x$ is ________.

Correct answer: 700

The variation of applied potential and current flowing through a given wire is shown in figure. The length of wire is 31.4 cm. The diameter of wire is measured as 2.4 cm. The resistivity of the given wire is measured as $x\times10^{-3}$ $\Omega$ cm. The value of $x$ is ________. [Take $\pi=3.14$]

Correct answer: 144

300 cal. of heat is given to a heat engine and it rejects 225 cal. of heat. If source temperature is 227°C, then the temperature of sink will be ________ °C.

Correct answer: 102

$\sqrt{d_1}$ and $\sqrt{d_2}$ are the impact parameters corresponding to scattering angles 60° and 90° respectively, when an $\alpha$ particle is approaching a gold nucleus. For $d_1=x\,d_2$, the value of $x$ will be ________.

Correct answer: 3

A transistor is used in an amplifier circuit in common emitter mode. If the base current changes by 100 $\mu$A, it brings a change of 10 mA in collector current. If the load resistance is 2 k$\Omega$ and input resistance is 1 k$\Omega$, the value of power gain is $x\times10^4$. The value of $x$ is ________.

Correct answer: 2

A parallel beam of light is allowed to fall on a transparent spherical globe of diameter 30 cm and refractive index 1.5. The distance from the centre of the globe at which the beam of light can converge is ________ mm.

Correct answer: 225

For the network shown below, the value of $V_B-V_A$ is ________ V.

Correct answer: 10

Production of iron in blast furnace follows the following equation $\mathrm{Fe_3O_4(s)+4CO(g)\rightarrow3Fe(l)+4CO_2(g)}$ when 4.640 kg of Fe$_3$O$_4$ and 2.520 kg of CO are allowed to react then the amount of iron (in g) produced is: [Given: Molar Atomic mass (g mol$^{-1}$): Fe = 56, O = 16, C = 12]

1. A.1400
2. B.2200
3. C.3360✓
4. D.4200

Correct answer: C

Which of the following statements are correct? (A) The electronic configuration of Cr is [Ar] 3d$^5$ 4s$^1$. (B) The magnetic quantum number may have a negative value. (C) In the ground state of an atom, the orbitals are filled in order of their increasing energies. (D) The total number of nodes are given by $n-2$. Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

1. A.(A), (C) and (D) only
2. B.(A) and (B) only
3. C.(A) and (C) only
4. D.(A), (B) and (C) only✓

Correct answer: D

Arrange the following in the decreasing order of their covalent character: (A) LiCl (B) NaCl (C) KCl (D) CsCl. Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

1. A.(A) > (C) > (B) > (D)
2. B.(B) > (A) > (C) > (D)
3. C.(A) > (B) > (C) > (D)✓
4. D.(A) > (B) > (D) > (C)

Correct answer: C

The solubility of AgCl will be maximum in which of the following?

1. A.0.01 M KCl
2. B.0.01 M HCl
3. C.0.01 M AgNO$_3$
4. D.Deionised water✓

Correct answer: D

Which of the following is a correct statement?

1. A.Brownian motion destabilises sols.
2. B.Any amount of dispersed phase can be added to emulsion without destabilising it.
3. C.Mixing two oppositely charged sols in equal amount neutralises charges and stabilises colloids.
4. D.Presence of equal and similar charges on colloidal particles provides stability to the colloidal solution.✓

Correct answer: D

The electronic configuration of Pt (atomic number 78) is:

1. A.[Xe] 4f$^{14}$ 5d$^9$ 6s$^1$✓
2. B.[Kr] 4f$^{14}$ 5d$^{10}$
3. C.[Xe] 4f$^{14}$ 5d$^{10}$
4. D.[Xe] 4f$^{14}$ 5d$^8$ 6s$^2$

Correct answer: A

In isolation of which one of the following metals from their ores, the use of cyanide salt is not commonly involved?

1. A.Zinc
2. B.Gold
3. C.Silver
4. D.Copper✓

Correct answer: D

Which one of the following reactions indicates the reducing ability of hydrogen peroxide in basic medium?

1. A.$\mathrm{HOCl+H_2O_2\rightarrow H_3O^++Cl^-+O_2}$
2. B.$\mathrm{PbS+4H_2O_2\rightarrow PbSO_4+4H_2O}$
3. C.$\mathrm{2MnO_4^-+3H_2O_2\rightarrow2MnO_2+3O_2+2H_2O+2OH^-}$✓
4. D.$\mathrm{Mn^{2+}+H_2O_2\rightarrow Mn^{4+}+2OH^-}$

Correct answer: C

Match List - I with List - II. List - I (Metal): (A) Li (B) Na (C) Rb (D) Cs. List - II (Emitted light wavelength (nm)): (I) 670.8 (II) 589.2 (III) 780.0 (IV) 455.5. Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

1. A.(A)-(I), (B)-(II), (C)-(III), (D)-(IV)✓
2. B.(A)-(III), (B)-(II), (C)-(I), (D)-(IV)
3. C.(A)-(III), (B)-(I), (C)-(II), (D)-(IV)
4. D.(A)-(IV), (B)-(II), (C)-(I), (D)-(III)

Correct answer: A

Match List - I with List - II. List - I (Metal): (A) Cs (B) Ga (C) B (D) Si. List - II (Application): (I) High temperature thermometer (II) Water repellent sprays (III) Photoelectric cells (IV) Bullet proof vest. Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

1. A.(A)-(III), (B)-(I), (C)-(IV), (D)-(II)✓
2. B.(A)-(IV), (B)-(III), (C)-(II), (D)-(I)
3. C.(A)-(II), (B)-(III), (C)-(IV), (D)-(I)
4. D.(A)-(I), (B)-(IV), (C)-(II), (D)-(III)

Correct answer: A

The oxoacid of phosphorus that is easily obtained from a reaction of alkali and white phosphorus and has two P–H bonds, is:

1. A.Phosphonic acid
2. B.Phosphinic acid✓
3. C.Pyrophosphorus acid
4. D.Hypophosphoric acid

Correct answer: B

The acid that is believed to be mainly responsible for the damage of Taj Mahal is

1. A.sulfuric acid.✓
2. B.hydrofluoric acid.
3. C.phosphoric acid.
4. D.hydrochloric acid.

Correct answer: A

Two isomers 'A' and 'B' with molecular formula C$_4$H$_8$ give different products on oxidation with KMnO$_4$ in acidic medium. Isomer 'A' on reaction with KMnO$_4$/H$^+$ results in effervescence of a gas and gives ketone. The compound 'A' is

1. A.But-1-ene.
2. B.cis-But-2-ene.
3. C.trans-But-2-ene.
4. D.2-methyl propene.✓

Correct answer: D

2-Bromophenol $\xrightarrow{(\mathrm{CH_3})_3\mathrm{CLi}}$ [A] $\xrightarrow{\text{(i) CO}_2\text{, (ii) H}_3\text{O}^+}$ salicylic acid (2-hydroxybenzoic acid). In the given conversion the compound A is:

1. A.2-lithiophenol (Li on ring, OH retained)
2. B.2-lithiophenoxide lithium (Li on ring and OLi)✓
3. C.1-bromo-2-tert-butoxybenzene (Br retained, OC(CH3)3)
4. D.2-tert-butylphenol (C(CH3)3 on ring, OH)

Correct answer: B

Given below are two statements: Statement I: The esterification of carboxylic acid with an alcohol is a nucleophilic acyl substitution. Statement II: Electron withdrawing groups in the carboxylic acid will increase the rate of esterification reaction. Choose the most appropriate option:

1. A.Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.✓
2. B.Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect.
3. C.Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect.
4. D.Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct.

Correct answer: A

Aniline $\xrightarrow{\text{Br}_2\text{(excess), H}_2\text{O}}$ A (major product); aniline $\xrightarrow{\text{(i) (CH}_3\text{CO)}_2\text{O, (ii) Br}_2\text{, CH}_3\text{COOH, (iii) HCl}}$ B (major product). Consider the above reactions, the product A and product B respectively are

1. A.4-bromoaniline and 4-bromoaniline
2. B.2,4,6-tribromoaniline and 2,4,6-tribromoaniline
3. C.2,4,6-tribromoaniline and 4-bromoaniline✓
4. D.4-bromoaniline and 2,4,6-tribromoaniline

Correct answer: C

The polymer, which can be stretched and retains its original status on releasing the force is

1. A.Bakelite.
2. B.Nylon 6,6.
3. C.Buna-N.✓
4. D.Terylene.

Correct answer: C

Sugar moiety in DNA and RNA molecules respectively are

1. A.$\beta$-D-2-deoxyribose, $\beta$-D-deoxyribose.
2. B.$\beta$-D-2-deoxyribose, $\beta$-D-ribose✓
3. C.$\beta$-D-ribose, $\beta$-D-2-deoxyribose.
4. D.$\beta$-D-deoxyribose, $\beta$-D-2-deoxyribose.

Correct answer: B

Which of the following compound does not contain sulfur atom?

1. A.Cimetidine
2. B.Ranitidine
3. C.Histamine✓
4. D.Saccharin

Correct answer: C

Given below are two statements. Statement I: Phenols are weakly acidic. Statement II: Therefore they are freely soluble in NaOH solution and are weaker acids than alcohols and water. Choose the most appropriate option:

1. A.Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.
2. B.Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect.
3. C.Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect.✓
4. D.Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct.

Correct answer: C

Geraniol, a volatile organic compound, is a component of rose oil. The density of the vapour is 0.46 gL$^{-1}$ at 257°C and 100 mm Hg. The molar mass of geraniol is ________ g mol$^{-1}$. (Nearest Integer) [Given: R = 0.082 L atm K$^{-1}$ mol$^{-1}$]

Correct answer: 152

17.0 g of NH$_3$ completely vapourises at $-33.42$°C and 1 bar pressure and the enthalpy change in the process is 23.4 kJ mol$^{-1}$. The enthalpy change for the vapourisation of 85 g of NH$_3$ under the same conditions is ________ kJ.

Correct answer: 117

1.2 mL of acetic acid is dissolved in water to make 2.0 L of solution. The depression in freezing point observed for this strength of acid is 0.0198°C. The percentage of dissociation of the acid is ________. (Nearest integer) [Given: Density of acetic acid is 1.02 g mL$^{-1}$, Molar mass of acetic acid is 60 g mol$^{-1}$, $K_f$(H$_2$O) = 1.85 K kg mol$^{-1}$]

Correct answer: 5

A dilute solution of sulphuric acid is electrolysed using a current of 0.10 A for 2 hours to produce hydrogen and oxygen gas. The total volume of gases produced at STP is ________ cm$^3$. (Nearest integer) [Given: Faraday constant F = 96500 C mol$^{-1}$ at STP, molar volume of an ideal gas is 22.7 L mol$^{-1}$]

Correct answer: 127

The activation energy of one of the reactions in a biochemical process is 532611 J mol$^{-1}$. When the temperature falls from 310 K to 300 K, the change in rate constant observed is $k_{300}=x\times10^{-3}k_{310}$. The value of $x$ is ________. [Given: ln 10 = 2.3, R = 8.3 J K$^{-1}$ mol$^{-1}$]

Correct answer: 1

The number of terminal oxygen atoms present in the product B obtained from the following reaction is ________. $\mathrm{FeCr_2O_4+Na_2CO_3+O_2\rightarrow A+Fe_2O_3+CO_2}$; $\mathrm{A+H^+\rightarrow B+H_2O+Na^+}$

Correct answer: 6

An acidified manganate solution undergoes disproportionation reaction. The spin-only magnetic moment value of the product having manganese in higher oxidation state is ________ B.M. (Nearest integer)

Correct answer: 0

Kjeldahl's method was used for the estimation of nitrogen in an organic compound. The ammonia evolved from 0.55 g of the compound neutralised 12.5 mL of 1 M H$_2$SO$_4$ solution. The percentage of nitrogen in the compound is ________. (Nearest integer)

Correct answer: 64

Observe structures of the following compounds: 2-chlorobutane, glycine (H$_2$N–CH$_2$–COOH), alanine (CH$_3$–CH(NH$_2$)–COOH), styrene (vinylbenzene) and menthol (2-isopropyl-5-methylcyclohexanol). The total number of structures/compounds which possess asymmetric carbon atoms is ________.

Correct answer: 3

$\mathrm{C_6H_{12}O_6\xrightarrow{Zymase}A\xrightarrow[\Delta]{NaOI}B+CHI_3}$. The number of carbon atoms present in the product B is ________.

Correct answer: 1

The probability that a randomly chosen $2\times2$ matrix with all the entries from the set of first 10 primes, is singular, is equal to:

1. A.$\frac{133}{10^4}$
2. B.$\frac{18}{10^3}$
3. C.$\frac{19}{10^3}$✓
4. D.$\frac{271}{10^4}$

Correct answer: C

Let the solution curve of the differential equation $x\frac{dy}{dx}-y=\sqrt{y^2+16x^2}$, $y(1)=3$ be $y=y(x)$. Then $y(2)$ is equal to:

1. A.15✓
2. B.11
3. C.13
4. D.17

Correct answer: A

If the mirror image of the point $(2,4,7)$ in the plane $3x-y+4z=2$ is $(a,b,c)$, then $2a+b+2c$ is equal to:

1. A.54
2. B.50
3. C.$-6$✓
4. D.$-42$

Correct answer: C

Let $f:\mathbb{R}\to\mathbb{R}$ be a function defined by $f(x)=\begin{cases}\max_{t\le x}\{t^3-3t\}, & x\le2\\ x^2+2x-6, & 2<x<3\\ [x-3]+9, & 3\le x\le5\\ 2x+1, & x>5\end{cases}$ where $[t]$ is the greatest integer less than or equal to $t$. Let $m$ be the number of points where $f$ is not differentiable and $I=\int_{-2}^{2}f(x)\,dx$. Then the ordered pair $(m, I)$ is equal to:

1. A.$\left(3,\frac{27}{4}\right)$
2. B.$\left(3,\frac{23}{4}\right)$
3. C.$\left(4,\frac{27}{4}\right)$✓
4. D.$\left(4,\frac{23}{4}\right)$

Correct answer: C

Let $\vec a=\alpha\hat i+3\hat j-\hat k$, $\vec b=3\hat i-\beta\hat j+4\hat k$ and $\vec c=\hat i+2\hat j-2\hat k$ where $\alpha,\beta\in\mathbb{R}$, be three vectors. If the projection of $\vec a$ on $\vec c$ is $\frac{10}{3}$ and $\vec b\times\vec c=-6\hat i+10\hat j+7\hat k$, then the value of $\alpha+\beta$ is equal to:

1. A.3✓
2. B.4
3. C.5
4. D.6

Correct answer: A

The area enclosed by $y^2=8x$ and $y=\sqrt2x$ that lies outside the triangle formed by $y=\sqrt2x$, $x=1$, $y=2\sqrt2$, is equal to:

1. A.$\frac{16\sqrt2}{6}$
2. B.$\frac{11\sqrt2}{6}$
3. C.$\frac{13\sqrt2}{6}$✓
4. D.$\frac{5\sqrt2}{6}$

Correct answer: C

If the system of linear equations $2x+y-z=7$, $x-3y+2z=1$, $x+4y+\delta z=k$, where $\delta,k\in\mathbb{R}$ has infinitely many solutions, then $\delta+k$ is equal to:

1. A.$-3$
2. B.3✓
3. C.6
4. D.9

Correct answer: B

Let $\alpha$ and $\beta$ be the roots of the equation $x^2+(2i-1)=0$. Then, the value of $|\alpha^8+\beta^8|$ is equal to:

1. A.50✓
2. B.250
3. C.1250
4. D.1500

Correct answer: A

Let $\Delta\in\{\wedge,\vee,\Rightarrow,\Leftrightarrow\}$ be such that $(p\wedge q)\,\Delta\,((p\vee q)\Rightarrow q)$ is a tautology. Then $\Delta$ is equal to:

1. A.$\wedge$
2. B.$\vee$
3. C.$\Rightarrow$✓
4. D.$\Leftrightarrow$

Correct answer: C

Let $A=[a_{ij}]$ be a square matrix of order 3 such that $a_{ij}=2^{j-i}$, for all $i,j=1,2,3$. Then, the matrix $A^2+A^3+\dots+A^{10}$ is equal to:

1. A.$\left(\frac{3^{10}-3}{2}\right)A$✓
2. B.$\left(\frac{3^{10}-1}{2}\right)A$
3. C.$\left(\frac{3^{10}+1}{2}\right)A$
4. D.$\left(\frac{3^{10}+3}{2}\right)A$

Correct answer: A

Let a set $A=A_1\cup A_2\cup\dots\cup A_k$, where $A_i\cap A_j=\phi$ for $i\ne j$, $1\le i,j\le k$. Define the relation R from A to A by $R=\{(x,y): y\in A_i$ if and only if $x\in A_i$, $1\le i\le k\}$. Then, R is:

1. A.reflexive, symmetric but not transitive
2. B.reflexive, transitive but not symmetric
3. C.reflexive but not symmetric and transitive
4. D.an equivalence relation✓

Correct answer: D

Let $\{a_n\}_{n=0}^{\infty}$ be a sequence such that $a_0=a_1=0$ and $a_{n+2}=2a_{n+1}-a_n+1$ for all $n\ge0$. Then, $\sum_{n=2}^{\infty}\frac{a_n}{7^n}$ is equal to:

1. A.$\frac{6}{343}$
2. B.$\frac{7}{216}$✓
3. C.$\frac{8}{343}$
4. D.$\frac{49}{216}$

Correct answer: B

The distance between the two points A and A' which lie on $y=2$ such that both the line segments AB and A'B (where B is the point $(2,3)$) subtend angle $\frac{\pi}{4}$ at the origin, is equal to:

1. A.10
2. B.$\frac{48}{5}$
3. C.$\frac{52}{5}$✓
4. D.3

Correct answer: C

A wire of length 22 m is to be cut into two pieces. One of the pieces is to be made into a square and the other into an equilateral triangle. Then, the length of the side of the equilateral triangle, so that the combined area of the square and the equilateral triangle is minimum, is:

1. A.$\frac{22}{9+4\sqrt3}$
2. B.$\frac{66}{9+4\sqrt3}$✓
3. C.$\frac{22}{4+9\sqrt3}$
4. D.$\frac{66}{4+9\sqrt3}$

Correct answer: B

The domain of the function $\cos^{-1}\left(\frac{2\sin^{-1}\left(\frac{1}{4x^2-1}\right)}{\pi}\right)$ is:

1. A.$\mathbb{R}-\left\{-\frac12,\frac12\right\}$
2. B.$(-\infty,-1]\cup[1,\infty)\cup\{0\}$
3. C.$\left(-\infty,\frac{-1}{2}\right)\cup\left(\frac12,\infty\right)\cup\{0\}$
4. D.$\left(-\infty,\frac{-1}{\sqrt2}\right]\cup\left[\frac{1}{\sqrt2},\infty\right)\cup\{0\}$✓

Correct answer: D

If the constant term in the expansion of $\left(3x^3-2x^2+\frac{5}{x^5}\right)^{10}$ is $2^k\cdot l$, where $l$ is an odd integer, then the value of $k$ is equal to:

1. A.6
2. B.7
3. C.8
4. D.9✓

Correct answer: D

$\int_0^5\cos\left(\pi\left(x-\left[\frac x2\right]\right)\right)dx$, where $[t]$ denotes greatest integer less than or equal to $t$, is equal to:

1. A.$-3$
2. B.$-2$
3. C.2
4. D.0✓

Correct answer: D

Let PQ be a focal chord of the parabola $y^2=4x$ such that it subtends an angle of $\frac{\pi}{2}$ at the point $(3,0)$. Let the line segment PQ be also a focal chord of the ellipse $E:\frac{x^2}{a^2}+\frac{y^2}{b^2}=1$, $a^2>b^2$. If $e$ is the eccentricity of the ellipse E, then the value of $\frac{1}{e^2}$ is equal to:

1. A.$1+\sqrt2$
2. B.$3+2\sqrt2$✓
3. C.$1+2\sqrt3$
4. D.$4+5\sqrt3$

Correct answer: B

Let the tangent to the circle $C_1: x^2+y^2=2$ at the point $M(-1,1)$ intersect the circle $C_2:(x-3)^2+(y-2)^2=5$, at two distinct points A and B. If the tangents to $C_2$ at the points A and B intersect at N, then the area of the triangle ANB is equal to: