RTS-17 RF26G

(Answer Key)

Physics - Section A (MCQ)

1-A 2-C 3-D 4-B 5-C 6-B 7-C 8-A 9-C 10 - B

11 - D 12 - D 13 - C 14 - C 15 - D 16 - D 17 - D 18 - B 19 - A 20 - D

Physics - Section B (NUMERIC)

21 - 60 22 - 31 23 - 1200 24 - 0 25 - 39

Chemistry - Section A (MCQ)

26 - C 27 - A 28 - D 29 - A 30 - C 31 - C 32 - B 33 - B 34 - B 35 - C
36 - D 37 - C 38 - C 39 - C 40 - C 41 - D 42 - C 43 - C 44 - A 45 - A

Chemistry - Section B (NUMERIC)

46 - 84 47 - 4 48 - 30 49 - 5 50 - 2

Mathematics - Section A (MCQ)

51 - C 52 - C 53 - B 54 - C 55 - D 56 - B 57 - C 58 - C 59 - B 60 - D
61 - D 62 - C 63 - B 64 - B 65 - D 66 - B 67 - A 68 - C 69 - B 70 - B

Mathematics - Section B (NUMERIC)

71 - 75 72 - 2 73 - 9 74 - 8 75 - 31

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 RTS-17 RF26G
(Solutions)

.............. Physics - Section A (MCQ) ..............

(c)
∵ η = 1 − TT21
If exhaust temperature zero kelvin then η = 100%.
(1) An ideal gas is made to undergo the cyclic process
shown in the figure below. Let ∆W depict the (3) A gas at 27◦ C temperature and 30 atmospheric
work done, ∆U be the change in internal energy pressure is allowed to expand to the atmospheric
of the gas and Q be the heat added to the gas. pressure. If the volume becomes 10 times its
Sign of each of these three quantities for the initial volume, then the final temperature
whole cycle will be (0 refers to no change) becomes ...... o C
(A) 100 (B) 173
(C) 273 (D) −173
Solution:(Correct Answer:D)
P1 V1
T1
= PT2 V2 2
(A) −, 0, − (B) +, 0, + ⇒ T2 = PP21 VV21 × T1
1
⇒ T2 = 30 × 10 × 300 = 100 K = −173◦ C
(C) 0, 0, 0 (D) +, +, + 1

(4) A closed compartment containing gas is moving

Solution:(Correct Answer:A) with some acceleration in horizontal direction.
(a) Given cyclic process is Neglect effect of gravity. Then the pressure in the
Area under compression process CA is more than compartment is
area under expansion process AB. So, net work (A) Same everywhere (B) Lower in the front
done is negative. side
i.e. ∆W < 0
(C) Lower in the rear (D) Lower in the upper
Also, in a cyclic process, change in internal energy
side side
is zero.
i.e. ∆U = 0 Solution:(Correct Answer:B)
Now, by using first law of thermodynamics, we The pressure in the front part of the closed
have compartment will be less because in the
∆Q = 0 + ∆W accelerated frame the pseudo force will act on
we see that, ∆Q < 0 the molecules backwards and the density of the
gas will be more backwards

(2) A frictionless heat engine can be 100% efficient (5) Four rods of identical cross-sectional area and
only if its exhaust temperature is ............ made from the same metal form the sides of
(A) Equal to its input temperature square. The temperature of√ two diagonally
opposite points and T and 2 T respective in the
(B) Less than its input temperature
steady state. Assuming that only heat conduction
(C) 0 K takes place, what will be the temperature
(D) 0◦ C difference
√
between other two points
(A) 2 T
2+1 (B) √2+1
2
T
Solution:(Correct Answer:C) (C) 0 (D) None of these
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 Solution:(Correct Answer:C) Solution:(Correct Answer:C)
(c) Temperature difference between C and D is Vrms = 3kT = 3×1.38×10−23 ×293
5×10−17
zero. m
≈ 15 mm/s

(10) If the radius of a star is R and it acts as a black

body, what would be the temperature of the star,
in which the rate of energy production is Q? ( σ
stands for Stefan’s constant.)
1/4 1/4
(A) 4πR Q
2
(B) 4πRQ
2σ
σ
−1/2
(C) Q
4πR2 σ
(D) Q
4πR2 σ

(6) A hydrogen cylinder is designed to withstand an Solution:(Correct Answer:B)

internal pressure of 100 atm. At 27◦ C, hydrogen is (b)
pumped into the cylinder which exerts a pressure H = σ (4πR2 ) T 4 [H = σeAT 4 ] for black body
of 20 atm. At what temperature does the danger e=1
1/4
of explosion first sets in ......... K ⇒ T = σ4πrQ
2

(A) 500 (B) 1500

(11) Five moles of helium are mixed with two moles of
(C) 1000 (D) 2000 hydrogen to form a mixture. Take molar mass of
Solution:(Correct Answer:B) helium M1 = 4 g and that of hydrogen M2 = 2 g If
(b) the internal energy of He sample of 100 J and
Constant volume process that of the hydrogen sample is 200 J, then the
P V = nRT internal energy of the mixture is ..... J
P1
= PT22 (A) 900 (B) 128.5
T1
20
300
= 100
T2 (C) 171.4 (D) 300
T2 = 1500 K
Solution:(Correct Answer:D)
(7) The absolute zero is the temperature at which Internal energy He = 100J
(A) Water freezes Internal energy H = 200J
while mixing, they don’t interact Internal energy
(B) All substances exist in solid state of mix(100 + 200)J = 300J
(C) Molecular motion ceases
(12) Which factor does not affect convection?
(D) None of the above (A) Temperature difference
Solution:(Correct Answer:C) (B) The rate of movement of carrying medium
(c)At absolute zero (i.e. 0 K) vrms becomes zero.
(C) The volumetric specific heat of carrying
(8) For an ideal heat engine, the temperature of the medium
source is 127 ◦ C. In order to have 60 % efficiency (D) The thermal conductivity of carrying medium
the temperature of the sink should be ........ ◦ C.
(Round off to the Nearest Integer) Solution:(Correct Answer:D)
(A) − 113 (B) 121 (d)
The thermal conductivity of carrying medium
(C) 107 (D) 128
does not affects convection process.
Solution:(Correct Answer:A)
n = 0.60 = 1 = TTHL (13) A perfect gas at 27◦ C is heated at constant
TL pressure to 327◦ C. If original volume of gas at
= 0.4 ⇒ TL = 0.4 × 400
TH 27◦ C is V then volume at 327◦ C is
= 160 K (A) V (B) 3 V
= −113 ◦ C
(C) 2 V (D) V /2
(9) The root mean square speed of smoke particles of
Solution:(Correct Answer:C)
mass 5 × 10−17 kg in their Brownian motion in air
at NTP is approximately ....... mm s−1 [Given V ∝T
k = 1.38 × 10−23 J K −1 ] ⇒ VV12 = TT12
(A) 60 (B) 12
(273+27)
⇒ VV2 = (273+327) = 300
600
= 12
(C) 15 (D) 36 ⇒ V2 = 2V

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(14) Two liquids A and B are at 32 o C and 24 o C. When (A) (B)
mixed in equal masses the temperature of the
mixture is found to be 28 o C. Their specific heats
are in the ratio of
(A) 3 : 2 (B) 2 : 3
(C) 1 : 1 (D) 4 : 3

Solution:(Correct Answer:C)
(C) (D)
Heat lost by A = heat gained by B
⇒ mA × cA × (TA − T ) = mB × cB × (T − TB )
since mA = mB and temperature of the mixture
(T ) = 28◦ C
∴ CA × (32 − 28) = cB × (28 − 24)
⇒ ccBA = 1 : 1

(15) Heat is supplied to a certain homogenous sample Solution:(Correct Answer:D)

of matter, at a uniform rate. Its temperature is In process 2 to 3 pressure is constant and in
plotted against time, as shown. Which of the process 3 to 1 volume is constant
following conclusions can be drawn
(17) Two metal cubes A and B of same size are
arranged as shown in the figure. The extreme
ends of the combination are maintained at the
indicated temperatures. The arrangement is
thermally insulated. The coefficients of thermal
conductivity of A and B are 300 W /m o C and
200 W /m o C, respectively. After steady state is
reached, the temperature of the interface will
(A) Its specific heat capacity is greater in the solid be...... o C
state than in the liquid state
(B) Its specific heat capacity is greater in the
liquid state than in the solid state
(C) Its latent heat of vaporization is greater than
its latent heat of fusion
(A) 45 (B) 90
(D) Both (b) and (c)
(C) 30 (D) 60
Solution:(Correct Answer:D) Solution:(Correct Answer:D)
(c) The horizontal parts of the curve, where the (d) Temperature of interface T = K1 θ1 +K2 θ2
system absorbs heat at constant temperature K1 +K2
= 300×100+200×0 = 60◦ C
must depict changes of state. 300+200

Here the latent heats are proportional to lengths

of the horizontal parts. (18) An engineer claims to have made an engine
In the sloping parts, specific heat capacity is delivering 10kW power with fuel consumption of
inversely proportional to the slopes. 1g/sec. The calorific value of the fuel is 2kcal/g. Is
the claim of the engineer
(16) Which of the following is an equivalent cyclic (A) Valid
process corresponding to the thermodynamic (B) Invalid
cyclic given in the figure? where, 1 → 2 is
(C) Depends on engine design
adiabatic.
(Graphs are schematic and are not to scale) (D) Depends of the load

Solution:(Correct Answer:B)
(b) Input energy = sec 1g
× 2kcal
g
= 2kcal/ sec .
Output energy
= 10 KW = 10 K J/S= 4.2 10
kcal/ sec .
output energy
== > η = input energy = 4.2×2 > 1, it is impossible.
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 (19) At 27°C temperature, the kinetic energy of an ∴ 5 = T1253K
−253 K
ideal gas is E1 . If the temperature is increased to 5T1 − 5 (253 K) = 253 K
327°C, then kinetic energy would be 5T1 = 253 K + 5 (253 K) = 6 (253 K)
(A) 2E1 (B) 12 E1 T1 = 65 (253K) = 303.6 K = 303.6 − 273
√ = 30.6◦ C ≈ 31◦ C
(C) 2E1 (D) √12 E1
Solution:(Correct Answer:A) (23) The temperature of the mixture of one mole of
helium and one mole of hydrogen is increased
KE ∝ T
from 0o C to 100o C at constant pressure. The
So, KE 1 (27+273)K
= TT12 ⇒ (327+273)K =E 1
KE2 E2 amount of heat delivered will be ...... cal
E1
E2
= 300
600
= 12 ⇒ E2 = 2E1
Solution:
(20) A thermo-dynamical system is changed from µ C +µ C
(CP )mix = 1 Pµ11 +µ22 P2 (CP1 (He) = 52 R and
state (P1 , V1 ) to (P2 , V2 ) by two different process.
CP2 (H2 ) = 72 R)
The quantity which will remain same will be 1× 5 R+1× 7 R
(A) ∆ Q (B) ∆ W = 2 1+1 2 = 3R= 3 × 2 = 6 cal/mol.◦ C
Heat required to raise the temperature from 0o C
(C) ∆Q + ∆W (D) ∆Q − ∆W to 100o C
Solution:(Correct Answer:D) (∆Q)P = µCP ∆T = 2 × 6 × 100 = 1200 cal
Change in internal energy does not depend upon (24) Four identical rods of same material are joined
path so ∆U = ∆Q − ∆W remain constant. end to end to form a square. If the temperature
difference between the ends of a diagonal is
............ Physics - Section B (NUMERIC) ............ 100o C, then the temperature difference between
the ends of other diagonal will be ........ o C
(21) A thin rod having a length of 1 m and area of
cross-section 3 × 10−6 m2 is suspended vertically Solution:
from one end. The rod is cooled from 210◦ C to (a) Suppose temperature difference between A
160◦ C. After cooling, a mass M is attached at the and B is 100°C and θA > θB
lower end of the rod such that the length of rod Heat current will flow from A to B via path ACB
again becomes 1 m. Young’s modulus and and ADB . Since all the rod are identical so
coefficient of linear expansion of the rod are (∆θAC > ∆θAD
2 × 1011 N m−2 and 2 × 10−5 K −1 , respectively. The (Because heat current H = ∆θ ;here R = same for
R
value of M is .......kg. ( Take g = 10 ms−2 ) all.)
== > θA − θC = θA − θD == > θC = θD
Solution: i.e. temperature difference between C and D will
If ∆l is decease in length of rod due to decease in be zero.
temperature
∆l = lα∆T
α = 2 × 10−5 K −1 , ∆T = (210 − 160) = 50 K
∆l = 1 × 2 × 10−5 × 50 = 10−3 m
Young Modulus = Y = F∆l/l /A
A = 3 × 10−6 m2
−6
2 × 1011 = Mg/3×10
10−3 /1
M g = 2 × 10 × 3 × 10−9 = 6 × 10−2
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M = 60 kg

(22) The coefficient of performance of a refrigerator is (25) At which temperature the velocity of O2
5. If the temperature inside freezer is −20o C, the molecules will be equal to the velocity of N2
temperature of the surroundings to which it molecules at 0 o C ....... o C
rejects heat is ........ o C
Solution:
Solution: vrms = 3RTM
⇒ T ∝ M [ ∵ vrms , R → constant]
The coefficient of performance of a refrigerator is T
⇒ THO2 = MHO2
M
T2
α = T1 −T2 2
TO2
2
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where T1 and T2 are the temperatures of hot and ⇒ (273+0)
= 28
cold reservoirs (in kelvin) respectively. ⇒ T O2 = 312 K → 39o C
Here, α = 5, T2 = −20◦ C = −20 + 273 K = 253 K
T1 =? . . . . . . . . . . . . Chemistry - Section A (MCQ) . . . . . . . . . . . .

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(26) Which of the following is not the correct order of (A) (B)
inductive effect
CH3
| CH2 − CH − CH3
(A) CH3 − C > | >
| CH2
CH3 (C) (D) All has same µ
(+I eff ect)
−CH2 − CH2 − CH2 − CH3
(B) −N O2 > −CN > −F (−I ef f ect)
(C) −N H2 > −C ≡ CH > −CH =
CH2 (−I ef f ect)
Θ
−CH2Θ > − O > −C − OΘ
(D) || (+I ef f ect)
O

Solution:(Correct Answer:C) Solution:(Correct Answer:A)

(27) C − C bond length in benzene lies between

single and double bond. The reason is
(A) Resonance (B) Isomerism
(C) Metamerism (D) Inductive effect

Solution:(Correct Answer:A)
(a) Due to delocalisation of π electrons benzene
has resonance.

(28) Which of the following is not a resonance

(30) A species having carbon with sextet of electrons
structure of the others ?
(A) (B) and can act as electrophile is called
(A) carbon free radical (B) carbanion
(C) carbocation (D) pentavalent carbon

(C) (D)

Solution:(Correct Answer:C)

Solution:(Correct Answer:D)
is not the resonating structure of others .

(29) Which molecule has maximum dipole moment (µ) (31) Which of the following two are not resonating
? { where X = −N O2 } structure ?

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 (A) Solution:(Correct Answer:C)
(c) We know that there is more difference in the
electronegativities of hydrogen and chlorine.
Therefore HCl is a polar compound.

(B) (36) Resonance structure of molecule does not have

(A) Identical arrangement of atoms
(B) Nearly the same energy content
(C) The same number of paired electrons
(C) (D) Identical bonding
Solution:(Correct Answer:D)
(d) Resonance structure of molecule does not
have identical bonding.
(D)
(37) All bonds in benzene are equal due to
(A) Tautomerism (B) Inductive effect
(C) Resonance (D) Isomerism

Solution:(Correct Answer:C) Solution:(Correct Answer:C)

(c) All the bonds (C − C) are equal in benzene
o
(32) Strongest −I group is The C-C bond length is 1.39 A which is in
(A) −OH (B) −COOH o
between C − C bond (1.34 A) and C − C
o
(C) −F (D) −OCH3 (1.34 A).
Solution:(Correct Answer:B)

(33) Which has zero dipole moment

(A) cis−2−butene (B) trans−2−butene (38) Which one of the following orders is correct
(D) regarding the inductive effect of the substituents
(C) 1−butene 2−methyl−1−propene (A) −N R2 < −OR > (B) −N R2 > −OR >
−F −F
Solution:(Correct Answer:B)
(b) µ = 0 symmetrical structure. (C) −N R2 < −OR < (D) −N R2 > −OR <
−F −F
Solution:(Correct Answer:C)
Alkyl is an electron releasing group has +I
inductive effect. −F has −I inductive effect.
(34) Dipole moment is shown by Oxygen is more electronegative than nitrogen.
Therefore the order of −I effect is
(A) 1, 4−dichloro benzene
−N R2 < −OR < −F
(B) Cis−1, 2−dichloro ethane
(39) Which of the following alkyl groups has the
(C) Trans−1, 2−dichloro, 2−pentene
maximum +I effect
(D) Trans−1, 2−dichloro ether (A) CH3 − (B) (CH3 )2 CH−

Solution:(Correct Answer:B) (C) (CH3 )3 C− (D) CH3 CH2 −

(b) Due to presence of two chlorine atom on the Solution:(Correct Answer:C)
same side of carbon atom produces dipole (c) Increasing +I effect
moment in molecule. (CH3 )3 C > (CH3 )2 CH > CH3 CH2 > CH3

(35) Which of the following is a polar compound (40) The +I effect of alkyl groups is in the order
(A) C2 H6 (B) CCl4 (A) 2° > 3° > 1° (B) 1° > 2° > 3°
(C) HCl (D) CH4 (C) 3° > 2° > 1° (D) None of these
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 Solution:(Correct Answer:C) Solution:(Correct Answer:C)
(c)3◦ > 2◦ > 1◦
(44) Arrange following anions in decresing order of
their stability
Θ Θ Θ Θ
C H3 , N H2 , O H, C l
Θ Θ Θ Θ
(A) C l > O H > N H2 > C H3
Θ Θ Θ Θ
(B) O H > N H2 > C H3 > C l
(41) Which of the following is not a resonating
structure of others? Θ Θ
(C) N H2 > O H > C l > C H3
Θ Θ

(A) (B)
Θ Θ Θ Θ
(D) C l > N H2 > O H > C H3

Solution:(Correct Answer:A)

(45) Which of the following is polar?

(A) (B)
(C) (D)

(C) (D) All

Solution:(Correct Answer:D)
See resonating structures

(42) Which of the following has zero inductive effect Solution:(Correct Answer:A)
(A) −CH3 (B) −D
(C) −H (D) −N H2
Solution:(Correct Answer:C)
since hydrogen does not exert I− effect, electron
releasing or electron withdrawing capability of
other atoms are compared by hydrogen. Thus, its
inductive effect is taken as Zero.
.......... Chemistry - Section B (NUMERIC) ..........

(43) Which of the following can show resonance

(A) CH2 = CH − CH2 − CH = CH2 (46) Use the following data to answer the question
below.
(B) Calculate the resonance energy of
anthracene.......kcal/mol

(C)

(D) Solution:
Resonance energy = Theoretical heat of
hydrogenation - Experimental heat of
hydrogenation

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 ⇒ (a (t2 + 1)) = 8
⇒ t2 +√ 1 = 4 ⇒ t2 = 3
⇒t= 3
∴ c√ = 2at (2 + t2 )
= 2 3 (5)
√
|c| = 10 3

(52) The equation of a straight line drawn through the

(47) If the velocity of hydrogen molecule is focus of the parabola y 2 = −4x at an angle of
5 × 104 cm sec−1 , then its de-Broglie wavelength 120o to √
the x - axis is √
o
is ............. A (A) y + 3(x − 1) = 0 (B) y − 3(x − 1) = 0
√ √
(C) y + 3(x + 1) = 0 (D) y − 3(x + 1) = 0
Solution:
(b) According to de-Broglie Solution:(Correct Answer:C)
√
(c) m = tan(120◦ ) = − 3
−20 erg. sec
h
λ = mv = 6.62×10
2
×5×104 cm/ sec
6.023×1023
o = Slope of the line which passes
√ through (−1, 0).
= 6.62×10−27 ×6.023 ×1023
2 ×5 ×104
cm= 4 × 10−8 cm = 4 A. Required
√ equation, y − 0 = − 3(x + 1)
y + 3(x + 1) = 0.
(48) The electronic configuration of a dipositive ion
M 2+ is 2, 8, 14 and its atomic mass is 56. The
number of neutrons in the nucleus would be :

Solution:
e = (2 + 8 + 14) = 24
Here, mass number : A = 56
Z = No. of protons = No. of electrons in the
neutral atom = 24 + 2 = 26 (53) If the point on the curve y 2 = 6x, nearest to the
Mass Number = 56 point 3, 32 is (α, β), then 2(α + β) is equal to .....
No. Of Neutrons = Mass No. − Atomic No.
(A) 3 (B) 9
= 56 − 26 = 30
(C) 12 (D) 27
(49) The total number of isoelectronic species from
the given set is ....... Solution:(Correct Answer:B)
O 2− , F − , Al, M g2+ , N a+ , O+ , M g, Al 3+ , F Minimum distance is along the normal
P ≡ 32 t2 , 3t
Solution: Normal at point P
Isoelectronic species O 2Θ , F Θ , M g 2+ , N a⊕ , Al3+ tx + y = 3t + 32 t3
Passes through 3, 32
(50) According to the molecular orbital theory, the ⇒ 3t + 32 = 3t + 32 t3
bond order in C2 molecule is P ≡ 32 , 3 = 3t + 32 t3
P ≡ 32 , 3 = (α, β)
Solution:
⇒ t3 = 1 ⇒ t = 1
(c) B.O. of carbon = Nb −Na
2
= 8−4
2
= 2. 2(α + β) = 2 32 + 3 = 9

......... Mathematics - Section A (MCQ) .........

(51) If y = mx + c is the normal at a point on the

parabola y 2 = 8x whose focal distance is 8 units,
then |c| is equal to
√ √
(A) 2 3 (B) 8 3
√ √
(C) 10 3 (D) 16 3
Solution:(Correct Answer:C) (54) The locus of the vertices of the family of
parabolas y = a 3x + a2x − 2a is
3 2 2
c = −29m − 9m3
a=2 (A) xy = 34 (B) xy = 3516
Given (at2 + a) + 4a2 t2 = 64
2
(C) xy = 105
64
(D) xy = 64
105

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 Solution:(Correct Answer:C) Solution:(Correct Answer:C)
Given parabola is y = a 3x + a2x − 2a (c) Let focus is S(0, 0) and A is the vertex of
3 2 2

3
⇒ y = a3 x3 + 2a 3
+ x + 16a 9
2 − 3a − 2a parabola.
16
35a a3
⇒ y + 16 = 3 x + 4a 3 2 Take any point Z such that AS = AZ.
Given tangent at vertex is x − y + 1 = 0.
Vertex of parabola is 4a 3 −35a
, 16
Since directrix is parallel to the tangent at the
To find locus of this vertex.
vertex.
x = −3 and y = −35a
4a 16 ∴ Equation of directrix is x − y + λ = 0,
⇒ a = 4x 3
and a = − 16y 35 where λ is constant.
−16y
⇒ −34x
= 35
⇒ 64xy = 105 A is midpoint of SZ,
⇒ xy = 105 64
which is the required locus. ∴ SZ = 2.SA
== > √|0−0+λ| 2 = 2 × √|0−0+1| 2
(55) Equation of the ellipse whose axes are the axes of 12 +(−1) 12 +(−1)

coordinates and which passes through the point == > |λ| = 2 i.e. λ = 2
Directrix in this case always lies in IInd quadrant
(−3, 1) and has eccentricity 25 is λ=2
(A) 5x2 + 3y 2 − 48 = 0 (B) 3x2 + 5y 2 − 15 = 0 Hence equation of directrix is x − y + 2 = 0
Now, P be any point on parabola
(C) 5x2 + 3y 2 − 32 = 0 (D) 3x2 + 5y 2 − 32 = 0
SP = P M
Solution:(Correct Answer:D) == > SP 2 = P M 2
2
Let the equation of the required ellipse be == > (x − 0)2 + (y − 0)2 = |x−y+2|
√
2
2
x2
a2
+ yb2 = 1 == > x2 + y 2 + 2xy − 4x + 4y − 4 = 0.
As it passses through (−3, 1) we get,
9
a2
+ b12 = 2
⇒ 9b2 + a2 = a2 b2
= 9a2 (1 − e2 ) + a2 = a2 · a2 (1 − e2 )
= 9a2 1 − 25 + a2 = a4 1 − 25
⇒ a2 = 32 5
Now b2 = a2 (1 − e2 )
⇒ b2 = 32 3
1 − 25
32
= 5
Hence the equation of required ellipse is
x2 y2
32 + 32 = 1
3 5
(or) 3x2 + 5y2 = 32

(56) In the parabola y 2 = 6x, the equation of the chord

through vertex and negative end of latus rectum,
is
(A) y = 2x (B) y + 2x = 0
(58) The locus of the mid-point of the line segment
(C) x = 2y (D) x + 2y = 0
joining the focus of the parabola y2 = 4ax to a
Solution:(Correct Answer:B) moving point of the parabola, is another parabola
(b) Vertex ≡ (0, 0), End points of latus rectum are whose directrix is
(A) x = − a2 (B) x = a2
(a, ± 2a).
Here a = 64 (C) x = 0 (D) x = a
Therefore, −veend of latus rectum is 32 , −3
Line through the point is y = 3/2
−3
xor y + 2x = 0.

(57) The equation of the parabola whose focus is the

point (0, 0) and the tangent at the vertex is Solution:(Correct Answer:C)
x − y + 1 = 0 is
2
h = at 2+a , k = 2at+0
2
(A) x2 + y 2 − 2xy − 4x + 4y − 4 = 0 ⇒ t2 = 2h−a a
and t = ka
2

(B) x2 + y 2 − 2xy + 4x − 4y − 4 = 0 ⇒ ka2 = 2h−a a

⇒ Locus of (h, k) is y 2 = a(2x − a)
(C) x2 + y 2 + 2xy − 4x + 4y − 4 = 0 ⇒ y 2 = 2a x − a2
(D) x2 + y 2 + 2xy − 4x − 4y + 4 = 0 Its directrix is x − a2 = − a2 ⇒ x = 0

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 Solution:(Correct Answer:B)
(b) y = 2x + λ does not meet,
if λ > ma = 2.2
1
= 14
== > λ > 4 .
1

(64) If two tangents drawn from a point P to the

parabola y2 = 16(x − 3) are at right angles, then
the locus of point P is :
(A) x + 3 = 0 (B) x + 1 = 0
(C) x + 2 = 0 (D) x + 4 = 0
(59) The equation of the ellipse whose one focus is at
(4, 0) and whose eccentricity is 4/5, is Solution:(Correct Answer:B)
2
(A) x32 + y52 = 1
2
(B) x52 + y32 = 1
2 2
Locus is directrix of parabola
x−3+4 = 0 ⇒ x+1 = 0
y2 y2
(C) x2
52
+ 42
=1 (D) x2
42
+ 52
=1
(65) The length of the latus rectum of the parabola
Solution:(Correct Answer:B) 9x2 − 6x + 36y + 19 = 0
(b) Here ae = 4ande = 45 ⇒ a = 5 (A) 36 (B) 9
Now b2 = a2 (1 − e2 ) ⇒ b2 = 25 1 − 16 =9
25
y2
(C) 6 (D) 4
Hence equation of the ellipse is 25 + 9 = 1.
x2
Solution:(Correct Answer:D)
(60) The distance between the foci of an ellipse is 16 (d) 9x2 − 6x + 19 = −36y
and eccentricity is 12 . Length of the major axis of == > (3x − 1)2 = −36y − 18 = −36 y + 1
2
the ellipse is 2
== > 9 x − 13 = −36 y + 12
(A) 8 (B) 64 Hence length of latus rectum is 4.
(C) 16 (D) 32 (66) If the latus rectum of an ellipse be equal to half of
Solution:(Correct Answer:D) its minor axis, then its eccentricity
√ is
(d) Given, distance between the foci = 2ae = 16 (A) 3/2 (B) 3/2
√
and eccentricity of ellipse (e) = 1/2. (C) 2/3 (D) 2/3
We know that length of the major axis of the
ellipse = 2a = 2ae 16
= 1/2 = 32. Solution:(Correct Answer:B)
(b) 2ba = b
e 2

(61) The equation of the tangent to the parabola == > ab = 12

y = x2 − x at the point where x = 1, is == > ab 2 = 14
2

(A) y = −x − 1 (B) y = −x + 1
Hence e = 1− b2
a2
(C) y = x + 1 (D) y = x − 1 √
= 2
3
.
Solution:(Correct Answer:D)
(67) P Q is a double ordinate of the parabola y 2 = 4ax.
(d) Point (1, 0)
The locus of the points of trisection of P Q is
== > dxdy
=2−1 =1
(1, 0) (A) 9y 2 = 4ax (B) 9x2 = 4ay
Hence the tangent is y − 0 = x − 1.
(C) 9y 2 + 4ax = 0 (D) 9x2 + 4ay = 0
(62) The line lx + my + n = 0 will touch the parabola Solution:(Correct Answer:A)
y 2 = 4ax, if
(a) Required locus is (3y)2 = 4ax
(A) mn = al2 (B) lm = an2
== > 9y 2 = 4ax.
(C) ln = am2 (D) mn = al
Solution:(Correct Answer:C)
(c) y = − ml x − mn

Condition for above line to be tangent to

y 2 = 4ax is
−m n
= am
−l
or nl = am2 .

(63) The straight line y = 2x + λ does not meet the (68) If the vertex of a parabola be at origin and
parabola y 2 = 2x, if directrix be x + 5 = 0, then its latus rectum is
(A) λ < 14 (B) λ > 14 (A) 5 (B) 10
(C) λ = 4 (D) λ = 1 (C) 20 (D) 40
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 Solution:(Correct Answer:C) (73) Let an ellipse with centre (1, 0) and latus rectum
(c) S ≡ (5, 0). of length 12 have its major axis along x-axis. If its
Therefore, latus rectum = 4a = 20. minor axis subtends an angle 60◦ at the foci, then
the square of the sum of the lengths of its minor
(69) The latus rectum of a parabola whose directrix is and major axes is equal to ............
x + y − 2 = 0 and focus is (3, −4), is
√ √
(A) −3 2 (B) 3 2
√ √
(C) −3/ 2 (D) 3/ 2
Solution:(Correct Answer:B)
(b) Distance between focus and directrix is
±3
= 3−4−2
√
2
=√ 2
√
Hence latus rectum = 3 2
(Since latus rectum is two times the distance
between focus and directrix).
Solution:
L.R. = 2ba = 12
2
(70) The focus of the parabola 4y2 − 6x − 4y = 5 is
(A) (−8/5, 2) (B) (−5/8, 1/2) 4b2 = a.......(i)
2 2
Ellipse (x−1) + yb2 = 1
(C) (1/2, 5/8) (D) (5/8, −1/2) a2
mB2 F1 = √13
Solution:(Correct Answer:B) b
a
= √13
(b) Given equation of parabola written in 3b2 = a2 e2 = a2 − b2
standard form, we get 4b2 = a2 ........(ii)
From (i) and (ii)
2
4 y − 12 = 6(x + 1)
2
⇒ y − 12 = 32 (x + 1) a = a2
⇒ Y 2 = 32 X ∴a=1
b2 = 14
where, Y = y − 12 , X = x + 1
((2a) + (2b))2 = 9
∴ y = Y + 12 , x = X − 1. . . ..(i)
For focus X = a, Y = 0 (74) A parabola passing through the point (−4, −2)
∵ 4a = 32 ⇒ a = 38 ⇒ x = 38 − 1 = − 58 has its vertex at the origin and y - axis as its axis.
y = 0 + 12 = 12 , Focus= − 58 , 12 . The latus rectum of the parabola is

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Solution:
(b) Let the equation of parabola is x2 = 4ay,
(71) If the length of the latus rectum of the ellipse x2 + but a = −24
=−2.
4y 2 + 2x + 8y − λ = 0 is 4 , and l is the length of Then equation is x2 = −8y and latus rectum
its major axis, then λ + l is equal to...... = 4a = 8.

(75) Let the eccentricity of an ellipse

Solution: 2
x2
a2
+ yb2 = 1, a > b, be 14 . If this ellipse passes
λ + = 75
x2 + 4y 2 + 2x + 8y − λ = 0 through the point −4 2
5
,3 , then a2 + b2 is
(x+1)2 2

λ+5
+ (y+1)
λ+5
=1 equal to
∵ a =4
2b2
2(λ+5)
√ Solution:
= 4( λ + 5) x2 2
4
a2
+ yb2 = 1a > b
λ = 59 2
λ = −5 √ e2 = 1 − ab 2
√ 1 2
l = 2a = 2 λ + 5 = 2 65 = 16 16
= 1 − ab2
b2 1
λ + = 59 + 16 = 75 a2
= 1 − 16 = 15
16
⇒ b2 = 15 2
16
a
2 2
x
a2
+ yb2 = 1
(72) The line y = 2x + c is a tangent to the parabola 16× 25
y 2 = 16x, if c equals a2
+ b92 = 1
32
5a2
+ b92 = 1
32
Solution: 5a2
+ 159a2 = 1
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(d) According to the condition, c = 4
2
= 2. 80
b2
=1

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