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JEE Main - Mathematics (2025)

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Question 1

singleArithmetic Progression
4 Marks
If the first term of an A.P. is 3 and the sum of its first four terms is equal to one-fifth of the sum of the next four terms, then the sum of the first 20 terms is equal to
A.-1080
B.-1020
C.-1200
D.-120

Question 2

singleProbability of an Event
4 Marks
One die has two faces marked 1, two faces marked 2, one face marked 3 and one face marked 4. Another die has one face marked 1, two faces marked 2, two faces marked 3 and one face marked 4. The probability of getting the sum of numbers to be 4 or 5, when both the dice are thrown together, is
A.2/3
B.1/2
C.4/9
D.3/5

Question 3

single3D Geometry and Vectors
4 Marks
Let the position vectors of the vertices A, B and C of a tetrahedron ABCD be i + 2j + k, i + 3j - 2k and 2i + j - k respectively. The altitude from the vertex D to the opposite face ABC meets the median line segment through A of the triangle ABC at the point E. If the length of AD is sqrt(110)/3 and the volume of the tetrahedron is sqrt(805)/(6*sqrt(2)), then the position vector of E is
A.(1/12)(7i + 4j + 3k)
B.(1/2)(i + 4j + 7k)
C.(1/6)(12i + 12j + k)
D.(1/6)(7i + 12j + k)

Question 4

singleAdjoint and Inverse of a Matrix
4 Marks
If A, B, and (adj(A^-1) + adj(B^-1)) are non-singular matrices of same order, then the inverse of A(adj(A^-1) + adj(B^-1))^-1 B, is equal to
A.AB^-1 + A^-1 B
B.adj(B^-1) + adj(A^-1)
C.AB^-1/|A| + BA^-1/|B|
D.(1/|AB|)(adj(B) + adj(A))

Question 5

singleMedian of Grouped Data
4 Marks
Marks obtained by all the students of class 12 are presented in a frequency distribution with classes of equal width. Let the median of this grouped data be 14 with median class interval 12-18 and median class frequency 12. If the number of students whose marks are less than 12 is 18, then the total number of students is
A.52
B.48
C.44
D.40

Question 6

singleVariable Separable Form
4 Marks
Let a curve y = f(x) pass through the points (0,5) and (log_e 2, k). If the curve satisfies the differential equation 2(3+y)e^(2x) dx - (7 + e^(2x)) dy = 0, then k is equal to
A.4
B.32
C.8
D.16

Question 7

singleContinuity
4 Marks
If the function f(x) = (2/x){sin((k1+1)x) + sin((k2-1)x)} for x<0, f(0)=4, f(x) = (2/x) log_e((2+k1*x)/(2+k2*x)) for x>0, is continuous at x = 0, then k1^2 + k2^2 is equal to
A.20
B.5
C.8
D.10

Question 8

singleParabola
4 Marks
If the line 3x - 2y + 12 = 0 intersects the parabola 4y = 3x^2 at the points A and B, then at the vertex of the parabola, the line segment AB subtends an angle equal to
A.tan^-1(4/5)
B.tan^-1(9/7)
C.tan^-1(11/9)
D.pi/2 - tan^-1(3/2)

Question 9

singleLine in Space
4 Marks
Let P be the foot of the perpendicular from the point Q(10,-3,-1) on the line (x-3)/7 = (y-2)/(-1) = (z+1)/(-2). Then the area of the right angled triangle PQR, where R is the point (3,-2,1), is
A.9*sqrt(15)
B.sqrt(30)
C.8*sqrt(15)
D.3*sqrt(30)

Question 10

singleVectors in Geometry
4 Marks
Let the arc AC of a circle subtend a right angle at the centre O. If the point B on the arc AC, divides the arc AC such that (length of arc AB)/(length of arc BC) = 1/5, and OC = alpha*OA + beta*OB, then alpha + sqrt(2)(sqrt(3)-1)*beta is equal to
A.2*sqrt(3)
B.2 - sqrt(3)
C.5*sqrt(3)
D.2 + sqrt(3)

Question 11

singleComposite Functions and Domain
4 Marks
Let f(x) = log_e x and g(x) = (x^4 - 2x^3 + 3x^2 - 2x + 2)/(2x^2 - 2x + 1). Then the domain of f o g is
A.[0, infinity)
B.[1, infinity)
C.(0, infinity)
D.R

Question 12

singleSystem of Linear Equations
4 Marks
If the system of equations (lambda-1)x + (lambda-4)y + lambda*z = 5; lambda*x + (lambda-1)y + (lambda-4)z = 7; (lambda+1)x + (lambda+2)y - (lambda+2)z = 9 has infinitely many solutions, then lambda^2 + lambda is equal to
A.6
B.10
C.20
D.12

Question 13

singleArrangements with Restrictions
4 Marks
The number of words, which can be formed using all the letters of the word "DAUGHTER", so that all the vowels never come together, is
A.36000
B.37000
C.34000
D.35000

Question 14

singleEquivalence Relations
4 Marks
Let R = {(1,2),(2,3),(3,3)} be a relation defined on the set {1,2,3,4}. Then the minimum number of elements, needed to be added in R so that R becomes an equivalence relation, is:
A.10
B.7
C.8
D.9

Question 15

singleTriangles - Orthocenter and Centroid
4 Marks
Let the area of a triangle PQR with vertices P(5,4), Q(-2,4) and R(a,b) be 35 square units. If its orthocenter and centroid are O(2, 14/5) and C(c,d) respectively, then c + 2d is equal to
A.8/3
B.7/3
C.2
D.3

Question 16

singleDefinite Integrals - Properties
4 Marks
The value of the integral from e^2 to e^4 of (1/x) * [ e^(((log_e x)^2+1)^-1) / ( e^(((log_e x)^2+1)^-1) + e^(((6-log_e x)^2+1)^-1) ) ] dx is
A.2*log_e 2
B.1
C.e^2
D.2

Question 17

singleLocus of Complex Numbers
4 Marks
Let |(z-bar - i)/(2*z-bar + i)| = 1/3, z in C, be the equation of a circle with center at C. If the area of the triangle, whose vertices are at the points (0,0), C and (alpha, 0) is 11 square units, then alpha^2 equals:
A.50
B.100
C.81/25
D.121/25

Question 18

singleTrigonometric Identities
4 Marks
The value of (sin 70 deg)(cot 10 deg * cot 70 deg - 1) is
A.2/3
B.1
C.0
D.3/2

Question 19

singleIndefinite Integration
4 Marks
Let I(x) = Integral of dx / [(x-11)^(11/13) * (x+15)^(15/13)]. If I(37) - I(24) = (1/4)*(1/b^(1/13) - 1/c^(1/13)), b,c in N, then 3(b+c) is equal to
A.22
B.39
C.40
D.26

Question 20

singleInverse Trigonometric Functions
4 Marks
If pi/2 <= x <= 3*pi/4, then cos^-1((12/13)cos x + (5/13)sin x) is equal to
A.x - tan^-1(4/3)
B.x + tan^-1(4/5)
C.x - tan^-1(5/12)
D.x + tan^-1(5/12)

Question 21

numericalCircle and Hyperbola
4 Marks
Let the circle C touch the line x - y + 1 = 0, have the centre on the positive x-axis, and cut off a chord of length 4/sqrt(13) along the line -3x + 2y = 1. Let H be the hyperbola x^2/alpha^2 - y^2/beta^2 = 1, whose one of the foci is the centre of C and the length of the transverse axis is the diameter of C. Then 2*alpha^2 + 3*beta^2 is equal to

Question 22

numericalNature of Roots
4 Marks
If the equation a(b-c)x^2 + b(c-a)x + c(a-b) = 0 has equal roots, where a + c = 15 and b = 36/5, then a^2 + c^2 is equal to

Question 23

numericalMaxima and Minima / Nature of Cubic
4 Marks
If the set of all values of a, for which the equation 5x^3 - 15x - a = 0 has three distinct real roots, is the interval (alpha, beta), then beta - 2*alpha is equal to

Question 24

numericalGeneral Term in Expansion
4 Marks
The sum of all rational terms in the expansion of (1 + 2^(1/2) + 3^(1/2))^6 is equal to

Question 25

numericalArea Bounded by Curves
4 Marks
If the area of the larger portion bounded between the curves x^2 + y^2 = 25 and y = |x-1| is (1/4)(b*pi + c), b,c in N, then b + c is equal to

Question 26

singleElectric Dipole
4 Marks
A point particle of charge Q is located at P along the axis of an electric dipole 1 at a distance r as shown in the figure. The point P is also on the equatorial plane of a second electric dipole 2 at a distance r. The dipoles are made of opposite charge q separated by a distance 2a. For the charge particle at P not to experience any net force, which of the following correctly describes the situation?
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A.a/r ~ 10
B.a/r ~ 20
C.a/r ~ 0.5
D.a/r ~ 3

Question 27

singleRefraction at Spherical Surface
4 Marks
A spherical surface of radius of curvature R, separates air from glass (refractive index = 1.5). The centre of curvature is in the glass medium. A point object 'O' placed in air on the optic axis of the surface, so that its real image is formed at 'I' inside glass. The line OI intersects the spherical surface at P and PO = PI. The distance PO equals to
A.5R
B.3R
C.1.5R
D.2R

Question 28

singleDimensional Analysis
4 Marks
The position of a particle moving on x-axis is given by x(t) = A sin t + B cos^2 t + C t^2 + D, where t is time. The dimension of ABC/D is
A.L^2 T^-2
B.L^2
C.L
D.L^3 T^-2

Question 29

singleLens-Mirror Combination (Silvered Lens)
4 Marks
Given a thin convex lens (refractive index mu2), kept in a liquid (refractive index mu1, mu1 < mu2) having radii of curvatures |R1| and |R2|. Its second surface is silver polished. Where should an object be placed on the optic axis so that a real and inverted image is formed at the same place?
A.mu1|R1||R2| / [mu2(|R1|+|R2|) - mu1|R2|]
B.mu1|R1||R2| / [mu2(|R1|+|R2|) - mu1|R1|]
C.(mu2+mu1)|R1| / (mu2-mu1)
D.mu1|R1||R2| / [mu2(2|R1|+|R2|) - mu1*sqrt(|R1||R2|)]

Question 30

singleDiode/Resistor Circuit Analysis
4 Marks
Refer to the circuit diagram given in the figure. Which of the following observations are correct? A. Total resistance of circuit is 6 ohm B. Current in Ammeter is 1 A C. Potential across AB is 4 Volts D. Potential across CD is 4 Volts E. Total resistance of the circuit is 8 ohm. Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
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A.A, B and D Only
B.A, B and C Only
C.A, C and D Only
D.B, C and E Only

Question 31

singleViscosity and Surface Tension
4 Marks
Given below are two statements: Statement I: The hot water flows faster than cold water. Statement II: Soap water has higher surface tension as compared to fresh water. In the light of above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below
A.Statement I is true but Statement II is false
B.Statement I is false but Statement II is true
C.Both Statement I and Statement II are false
D.Both Statement I and Statement II are true

Question 32

singleCentre of Mass of Continuous Body
4 Marks
Consider a circular disc of radius 20 cm with centre located at the origin. A circular hole of radius 5 cm is cut from this disc in such a way that the edge of the hole touches the edge of the disc. The distance of centre of mass of residual or remaining disc from the origin will be
A.2.0 cm
B.1.5 cm
C.1.0 cm
D.0.5 cm

Question 33

singleElectric Flux - Dimensional Analysis
4 Marks
The electric flux is phi = alpha*sigma + beta*lambda, where lambda and sigma are linear and surface charge density, respectively. (alpha/beta) represents
A.electric field
B.area
C.charge
D.displacement

Question 34

singleDe Broglie Wavelength
4 Marks
A sub-atomic particle of mass 10^-30 kg is moving with a velocity 2.21 x 10^6 m/s. Under the matter wave consideration, the particle will behave closely like (h = 6.63 x 10^-34 J.s)
A.Visible radiation
B.Gamma rays
C.Infra-red radiation
D.X-rays

Question 35

singleGalvanometer
4 Marks
Consider a moving coil galvanometer (MCG): A. The torsional constant in moving coil galvanometer has dimensions [ML^2T^-2] B. Increasing the current sensitivity may not necessarily increase the voltage sensitivity. C. If we increase number of turns to its double (2N), then the voltage sensitivity doubles. D. MCG can be converted into an ammeter by introducing a shunt resistance of large value in parallel with galvanometer. E. Current sensitivity of MCG depends inversely on number of turns of coil. Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A.A, D Only
B.A, B, E Only
C.B, D, E Only
D.A, B Only

Question 36

singleThermodynamic Processes
4 Marks
Question Image
A.A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II
B.A-I, B-IV, C-II, D-III
C.A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II
D.A-I, B-III, C-II, D-IV

Question 37

singleRelation between E and B
4 Marks
The electric field of an electromagnetic wave in free space is E = 57 cos[7.5x10^6 t - 5x10^-3(3x+4y)](4i - 3j) N/C. The associated magnetic field in Tesla is
A.B = (57/3x10^8) cos[7.5x10^6 t - 5x10^-3(3x+4y)](k)
B.B = -(57/3x10^8) cos[7.5x10^6 t - 5x10^-3(3x+4y)](k)
C.B = -(57/3x10^8) cos[7.5x10^6 t - 5x10^-3(3x+4y)](5k)
D.B = (57/3x10^8) cos[7.5x10^6 t - 5x10^-3(3x+4y)](5k)

Question 38

singleLatent Heat and Specific Heat
4 Marks
A gun fires a lead bullet of temperature 300 K into a wooden block. The bullet having melting temperature of 600 K penetrates into the block and melts down. If the total heat required for the process is 625 J, then the mass of the bullet is ___ grams. (Latent heat of fusion of lead = 2.5x10^4 J/Kg and specific heat capacity of lead = 125 J/Kg K)
A.10
B.20
C.5
D.15

Question 39

singleRefraction through Glass Slab
4 Marks
What is the lateral shift of a ray refracted through a parallel-sided glass slab of thickness 'h' in terms of the angle of incidence 'i' and angle of refraction 'r', if the glass slab is placed in air medium?
A.h*tan(i-r)/tan r
B.h*sin(i-r)/cos r
C.h
D.h*cos(i-r)/sin r

Question 40

singleRadioactive Decay
4 Marks
A radioactive nucleus n2 has 3 times the decay constant as compared to the decay constant of another radioactive nucleus n1. If initial number of both nuclei are the same, what is the ratio of number of nuclei of n2 to the number of nuclei of n1, after one half-life of n1?
A.1/8
B.8
C.4
D.1/4

Question 41

singleSHM in Fluids
4 Marks
A light hollow cube of side length 10 cm and mass 10 g, is floating in water. It is pushed down and released to execute simple harmonic oscillations. The time period of oscillations is y*pi x 10^-2 s, where the value of y is (g = 10 m/s^2, density of water = 10^3 kg/m^3)
A.6
B.2
C.4
D.1

Question 42

singleSelf Inductance
4 Marks
Regarding self-inductance: A. The self-inductance of the coil depends on its geometry. B. Self-inductance does not depend on the permeability of the medium. C. Self-induced e.m.f. opposes any change in the current in a circuit. D. Self-inductance is electromagnetic analogue of mass in mechanics. E. Work needs to be done against self-induced e.m.f. in establishing the current. Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A.A, B, C, E only
B.B, C, D, E only
C.A, C, D, E only
D.A, B, C, D only

Question 43

singleArea under Velocity-Time Graph
4 Marks
The motion of an airplane is represented by velocity-time graph as shown below. The distance covered by airplane in the first 30.5 second is _______ km.
Question Image
A.12
B.3
C.6
D.9

Question 44

singleCapacitor Charging Transient
4 Marks
Identify the valid statements relevant to the given circuit at the instant when the key is closed. A. There will be no current through resistor R. B. There will be maximum current in the connecting wires. C. Potential difference between the capacitor plates A and B is minimum. D. Charge on the capacitor plates is minimum. Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
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A.A, C Only
B.A, B, D Only
C.C, D Only
D.B, C, D Only

Question 45

singleRolling Motion on Inclined Plane
4 Marks
A solid sphere of mass 'm' and radius 'r' is allowed to roll without slipping from the highest point of an inclined plane of length 'L' and makes an angle 30 deg with the horizontal. The speed of the particle at the bottom of the plane is v1. If the angle of inclination is increased to 45 deg while keeping L constant, then the new speed of the sphere at the bottom of the plane is v2. The ratio v1^2 : v2^2 is
A.1 : sqrt(2)
B.1 : sqrt(3)
C.1 : 3
D.1 : 2

Question 46

numericalCoulomb's Law vs Gravitation
4 Marks
A positive ion A and a negative ion B have charges 6.67x10^-19 C and 9.6x10^-10 C, and masses 19.2x10^-27 kg and 9x10^-27 kg respectively. At an instant, the ions are separated by a certain distance r. At that instant the ratio of the magnitudes of electrostatic force to gravitational force is P x 10^45, where the value of 10P is (Take 1/(4*pi*eps0) = 9x10^9 Nm^2C^-2 and universal gravitational constant as 6.67x10^-11 Nm^2kg^-2). Assume that charge may not be an integral multiple of electron charge.

Question 47

numericalSelf Induced EMF in RL Circuit
4 Marks
In the given circuit the sliding contact is pulled outwards such that electric current in the circuit changes at the rate of 8 A/s. At an instant when R is 12 ohm, the value of the current in the circuit will be ______ A.
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Question 48

numericalDot Product of Vectors
4 Marks
Two particles are located at equal distance from origin. The position vectors of those are represented by A_vec = 2i + 3nj + 2k and B_vec = 2i - 2j + 4pk, respectively. If both the vectors are at right angle to each other, the value of n^-1 is _____.

Question 49

numericalAdiabatic Process
4 Marks
An ideal gas initially at temperature 0 deg C is compressed suddenly to one fourth of its volume. If the ratio of specific heat at constant pressure to that at constant volume is 3/2, the change in temperature due to the thermodynamic process is _____ K.

Question 50

numericalWork Done by Variable Force
4 Marks
A force f = x^2*y*i + y^2*j acts on a particle in a plane x + y = 10. The work done by this force during a displacement from (0,0) to (4 m, 2 m) is ______ Joule (round off to the nearest integer)

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