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BITSAT 2016

Browse the complete Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics question set from the BITSAT 2016 paper, question by question. Each question shows a quick preview so you can jump straight to the topic or subject you want to revise. Click through to attempt the full question in practice mode, or head back to the paper-wise list to download the entire paper as a PDF.

This paper has 125 questions in total - 42 easy (34%), 64 moderate (51%) and 19 tough (15%). That's a fairly typical mix for this exam. By subject: Physics 30% easy, 53% moderate, 18% tough; Chemistry 38% easy, 48% moderate, 15% tough; Mathematics 33% easy, 53% moderate, 13% tough.

Chemistry questions were spread across 20 chapters, with Hydrocarbons (4), Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry (4), and Coordination Compounds (3) carrying the most weight. Mathematics questions were spread across 22 chapters, with Application of Derivatives (5), Sequences and Series (5), and Binomial Theorem (4) carrying the most weight. Physics questions were spread across 25 chapters, with Ray Optics (4), Current Electricity (3), and Capacitance (2) carrying the most weight.

Chemistry

  1. 1In the formal charge on each oxygen atom and the bond order respectively are2016Molecular Orbital Theory
  2. 2The decreasing order of the ionization potential of the following elements is2016Periodic properties
  3. 3Knowing that the chemistry of lanthanoids(Ln) is dominated by its +3 oxidation state, which of the following statements is incorrect?2016F-Block elements
  4. 4Which of the following arrangements does not represent the correct order of the property stated against it?2016Werner's theory and Valence Bond Theory
  5. 5Which of the following is paramagnetic?2016Werner's theory and Valence Bond Theory
  6. 6The hypothetical complex chlorodiaquatriamminecobalt (III) chloride can be represented as2016Nomenclature of coordination compounds
  7. 7The normality of (wt/vol) solution of ammonia (density ) is approximately:2016Concentration terms
  8. 8of a sample of and is dissolved in solution. of this solution neutralises of . The of in this sample is2016Concentration terms
  9. 9Which of the following compound has all the four types and of carbon atoms?2016Classification of organic compounds
  10. 10Which of the following has two stereoisomers?2016Isomerism of Organic Compounds
  11. 11Preview not available - open to view this question.2016Reactions of aromatic compounds
  12. 12The compounds and , respectively are2016Properties and Preparation of Alkenes
  13. 13Give the possible structure of in the following reaction :2016Reactions of aromatic compounds
  14. 14An aromatic compound has molecular formula . Give the possible isomers and the appropriate method to distinguish them.2016Isomerism of Organic Compounds
  15. 15Which of the following method gives better yield of -nitrophenol?2016Reactions of aromatic compounds
  16. 16Formation of polyethylene from calcium carbide takes place as follows The amount of polyethylene obtained from of is2016Quantitative measures in chemical equations
  17. 17The most likely acid-catalysed aldol condensation products of each of the two aldehydes I and II will respectively be2016Chemical reactions for aldehydes and ketones
  18. 18Sometimes, the colour observed in Lassaigne's test for nitrogen is green. It is because2016Preliminary Tests
  19. 19Fructose on reduction gives a mixture of two alcohols which are related as2016Carbohydrates
  20. 20What will happen when D-(+)-glucose is treated with methanolic - HCl followed by Tollens' reagent?2016Tests for aldehyde and ketones
  21. 21Which of the followings forms the base of talcum powder?2016Compounds of Alkaline Earth Metals
  22. 22The important antioxidant used in food is2016Artificial Sweetning Agents and Food Preservatives
  23. 23The first emission line in the atomic spectrum of hydrogen in the Balmer series appears at2016Hydrogen spectrum
  24. 24An e has magnetic quantum number as what is its principal quantum number?2016Quantum mechanical model
  25. 25At what temperature, the rate of effusion of would be 1.625 times than that of at ?2016Mixture of gases
  26. 26The average kinetic energy of an ideal gas per molecule in SI unit at will be2016Kinetic theory of gases
  27. 27The degree of dissociation of obeying the equilibrium is related to the equilibrium pressure by2016Law of Mass Action, Equilibrium Constant (Kc and Kp) and its Application
  28. 28In a closed system, , if partial pressure of is doubled, then partial pressure of will be2016Law of Mass Action, Equilibrium Constant (Kc and Kp) and its Application
  29. 29For a particular reversible reaction at temperature and were found to be both +ve. If is the temperature at equilibrium, the reaction would 2016Third law of thermodynamics
  30. 30Given (Electron gain enthalpy) Based on data provided, the value of electron gain enthalpy of fluorine would be:2016Laws of Thermochemistry and Enthalpy Change
  31. 31The percentage hydrolysis of solution of ammonium acetate, for is and for is2016Salt Hydrolysis
  32. 32For a sparingly soluble salt , the relationship of its solubility product with its solubility (S) is2016Solubility
  33. 33Consider the reaction : The rate equation for this reaction is rate Which of these mechanisms is/are consistent with this rate equation? A. 2016Rate law and rate constant
  34. 34In the reaction, The time taken for reaction of is twice the time taken for reaction of . The concentration of varies with reaction time as 2016Integrated rate laws
  35. 35The EMF of the cell is The cell EMF can be increased by2016Cells and Electrode Potential, Nernst Equation
  36. 36Electrolysis is carried out in three cells (A) Pt electrode (B) copper electrodes (C) Pt electrodes If volume of electrolytic solution is ma2016Cells and Electrode Potential, Nernst Equation
  37. 37The equilibrium constant for the disproportionation reaction at is2016Cells and Electrode Potential, Nernst Equation
  38. 38The non stoichiometric compound is formed when of ions are replaced by as many ions, is2016Non-stoichiometric defects
  39. 39(at. wt 27 ) crystallizes in the cubic system with a cell edge of . Its density is per . Determine the unit cell type calculate the radius o2016Cubic system
  40. 40A compound of Xe and is found to have of Xe. What is oxidation number of Xe in this compound?2016Quantitative measures in chemical equations

Mathematics

  1. 1Let then fof provided that:2016Composite Function
  2. 2Two finite sets have and elements. The number of subsets of the first set is 112 more than that of the second set. The values of and respect2016Questions on number of relations and sets
  3. 3If and are positive acute angles satisfying and Then the value of is equal to :2016Transformation Formulas
  4. 4If then2016Solving Trigonometric Equation
  5. 5If , then is equal to:2016Solving Trigonometric Equation
  6. 6The general solution of the equation is2016Solving Trigonometric Equation
  7. 7In a if and the side then area of the triangle is2016Sine Rule and its application
  8. 8If , then what is the value of ?2016Sum and difference of angles
  9. 9The arithmetic mean of numbers a, is . What is the value of2016Means
  10. 10The fourth term of an A.P. is three times of the first term and the seventh term exceeds the twice of the third term by one, then the common2016Arithmetic Progression
  11. 11The sum to terms of the series is2016Mixed Question on AP and GP
  12. 12If a, , and are in A.P. and also a a are in A.P., then2016Arithmetic Progression
  13. 13upto terms is2016Summation of Series
  14. 14If and , then the complex number lies in the :2016Algebra of complex numbers
  15. 15If the matrix is singular, then2016Expansion of Determinants
  16. 16Let and be the roots of and respectively. If the system of equations and has a non-trivial solution, then2016System of Linear Equations
  17. 17If [ ] denotes the greatest integer less than or equal to the real number under consideration and $-1 x is2016Expansion of Determinants
  18. 18If are the roots of the equations then what is the value of2016Relation between Roots and Coefficients
  19. 19If and are real numbers then the roots of the equation are always2016Relation between Roots and Coefficients
  20. 20where is equal to2016Algebraic and Rational Limits
  21. 21The number of points at which the function is discontinuous is:2016Continuity
  22. 22If then is2016Differentiability
  23. 23For any differentiable function of ,2016Formation of Differential Equation
  24. 24The set of all values of a for which the function does not possess critical points is2016Maxima Minima
  25. 25Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists: \( {array}{l|l} {List I} & {List II} \\ {(A)} 2016Number of Solutions
  26. 26What is the -coordinate of the point on the curve where the tangent is parallel to -axis?2016Tangent Normal
  27. 27A wire long is to be bent in the form of a quadrilateral of which each angle is What is the maximum area which can be enclosed inside the qu2016Area bounded by Miscellaneous Curves
  28. 28Consider the following statements in respect of the function I. is increasing in [-1,1] II. has no root in (-1,1) . Which of the statements 2016Monotonicity
  29. 29At an extreme point of a function the tangent to the curve is2016Maxima Minima
  30. 30The curve has minimum value equal to2016Maxima Minima
  31. 31A ray of light coming from the point (1,2) is reflected at a point A on the -axis and then passes through the point The co-ordinates of the 2016Point and Line
  32. 32The equation represents2016Condition for 2nd degree equationto represent pair of straight lines
  33. 33The line joining (5,0) to is divided internally in the ratio 2: 3 at . If varies, then the locus of is2016Locus
  34. 34The number of integral values of for which is the equation of a ircle whose radius cannot exceed is2016Equation of Circle & its intercept
  35. 35The lengths of the tangent drawn from any point on the circle to the two circles and are in the ratio of2016Tangent to circle
  36. 36The length of the chord intercepted by the circle is2016Chord with given Middle Point
  37. 37The locus of the point of intersection of two tangents to the parabola which are at right angle to one another is2016Locus
  38. 38The parabola having its focus at (3,2) and directrix along the -axis has its vertex at2016standard equation of parabola
  39. 39The number of values of satisfying the equation is2016Properties of Binomial Coefficients
  40. 40If then2016Sum of Series
  41. 41All the words that can be formed using alphabets A, and are written as in a dictionary (no alphabet is repeated). Rank of the word RAHUL is2016Permutation
  42. 42If the sum of odd numbered terms and the sum of even numbered terms in the expansion of are and respectively, then the value of is2016Binomial Theorem for Rational Index
  43. 43If the third term in the expansion of is then may be2016Binomial Theorem for Rational Index
  44. 44If three vertices of a regular hexagon are chosen at random, then the chance that they form an equilateral triangle is:2016Combination
  45. 45A man takes a step forward with probability 0.4 and backward with probability 0.6 . The probability that at the end of eleven steps he is on2016Bernoulli Trial and Binomial Distribution

Physics

  1. 1What should be the velocity of rotation of earth due to rotation about its own axis so that the weight of a person becomes of the present we2016Newton's Law of Gravitation
  2. 2Block A of mass and block of mass are placed on a fixed triangular wedge by means of a massless, inextensible string and a frictionless pull2016Equilibrium of Forces
  3. 3The surface charge density of a thin charged disc of radius is . The value of the electric field at the centre of the disc is . With respect2016Electric Field and Electric Field Lines
  4. 4The molecules of a given mass of a gas have r.m.s. velocity of at and pressure. When the temperature and pressure of the gas are respectivel2016Speed of Gas
  5. 5An inductor of inductance and resistors of resistance and are connected to a battery of emf as shown in the figure. The internal resistance 2016LR Circuit
  6. 6Two wires are made of the same material and have the same volume. However wire 1 has crosssectional area and wire 2 has cross-sectional area2016Young's Modulus and Breaking Stres
  7. 7Two spheres of different materials one with double the radius and one-fourth wall thickness of the other are filled with ice. If the time ta2016Thermometry
  8. 8A biconvex lens has a radius of curvature of magnitude . Which one of the following options best describe the image formed of an object of h2016Lens Formula, Refraction of light from curved surface
  9. 9In the figure below, what is the potential difference between the point and and between and respectively in steady state2016Grouping of capacitors
  10. 10A radioactive element X converts into another stable element Y. Half life of is . Initially only is present. After time the ratio of atoms o2016Radioactivity
  11. 11The approximate depth of an ocean is . The compressibility of water is and density of water is . What fractional compression of water will b2016Pressure and thrust
  12. 12A frictionless wire is fixed on a sphere of radius . A very small spherical ball slips on this wire. The time taken by this ball to slip fro2016Newton's laws of motion
  13. 13A string of length is fixed at both ends. It is vibrating in its overtone with maximum amplitude'a'. The amplitude at a distance from one en2016Vibration of String
  14. 14A deuteron of kinetic energy is describing a circular orbit of radius 0.5 metre in a plane perpendicular to the magnetic field . The kinetic2016Motion of Charged Particle in Magnetic Field
  15. 15In the circuit shown in the figure, find the current in .2016Combination of Resistances
  16. 16Kepler's third law states that square of period of revolution (T) of a planet around the sun, is proportional to third power of average dist2016Kepler laws
  17. 17Find the number of photon emitted per second by a 25 watt source of monochromatic light of wavelength . What is the photoelectric current as2016Photoelectric Effect
  18. 18A ray of light of intensity I is incident on a parallel glass slab at point as shown in diagram. It undergoes partial reflection and refract2016Refraction of light from plane surface
  19. 19A capillary tube of radius is immersed vertically in a liquid such that liquid rises in it to height (less than the length of the tube). Mas2016Surface tension
  20. 20The drift velocity of electrons in silver wire with cross-sectional area carrying a current of is. Given atomic weight of density of silver2016Electric Current and Drift of Electrons
  21. 21A parallel plate capacitor of area ' ' plate separation ' ' is filled with two dielectrics as shown. What is the capacitance of the arrangem2016Capacitors with Dielectric
  22. 22In the Young's double-slit experiment, the intensity of light at a point on the screen where the path difference is is being the wave length2016Youngs Double Slit Experiment
  23. 23The mass of is , mass of is 15.99492 amu and amu. Determine binding energy of last proton of .2016Nuclear energy
  24. 24A wire carrying current I has the shape as shown in adjoining figure. Linear parts of the wire are very long and parallel to -axis while sem2016Biot-Savart's Law and Ampere's Circuital Law
  25. 25A stone projected with a velocity a at an angle with the horizontal reaches maximum height . When it is projected with velocity u at an angl2016Projectile motion
  26. 26If the series limit wavelength of Lyman series for the hydrogen atom is then the series limit wavelength for Balmer series of hydrogen atoms2016Atomic Spectrum
  27. 27In the shown arrangement of the experiment of the meter bridge if corresponding to null deflection of galvanometer is what would be its valu2016Experimental Physics
  28. 28A mass is attached to a spring of force constant and rests on a smooth horizontal surface with other end of the spring tied to wall as shown2016Simple Harmonic Motion
  29. 29The frequency of vibration of string is given by Here is number of segments in the string and is the length. The dimensional formula for wil2016Dimensions
  30. 30For the angle of minimum deviation of a prism to be equal to its refracting angle, the prism must be made of a material whose refractive ind2016Prism and Dispersion of Light
  31. 31Consider elastic collision of a particle of mass m moving with a velocity u with another particle of the same mass at rest. After the collis2016Collisions
  32. 32A conducting circular loop is placed in a uniform magnetic field of with its plane perpendicular to the magnetic field. The radius of the lo2016Induced Electric Field
  33. 33Figure below shows two paths that may be taken by a gas to go from a state to a state In process of heat is added to the system and in proce2016Thermodynamic Processes
  34. 34Two resistances at with temperature coefficient of resistance and joined in series act as a single resistance in a circuit. The temperature 2016Resistance and Resistivity
  35. 35Two identical charged spheres suspended from a common point by two massless strings of lengths I, are initially at a distance d apart becaus2016Electric Charge and Coulomb's law
  36. 36A point particle of mass is executing S.H.M. of amplitude of . When the particle passes through the mean position, its kinetic energy is 8 J2016Simple Harmonic Motion
  37. 37A source of sound S emitting waves of frequency and an observor are located at some distance from each other. The source is moving with a sp2016Doppler's Effect
  38. 38A resistor of resistance , capacitor of capacitance and inductor of inductance are connected in parallel to AC power source of voltage . The2016AC Circuits
  39. 39A lens having focal length and aperture of diameter forms an image of intensity . Aperture of diameter in central region of lens is covered 2016Lens Formula, Refraction of light from curved surface
  40. 40A circular disc of radius and thickness has moment inertia I about an axis passing through its centre perpendicular to its plane. It is melt2016Moment of inertia of rigid bodies

Frequently Asked Questions

1.How many questions are in the BITSAT 2016 paper?

This paper has 125 questions in total - 40 from Chemistry, 45 from Mathematics, and 40 from Physics.

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The BITSAT 2016 paper on MARKS has 125 questions, organised by subject:

  • Chemistry: 40 questions - 40 single-correct.
  • Mathematics: 45 questions - 45 single-correct.
  • Physics: 40 questions - 40 single-correct.
4.What is the difficulty level of the BITSAT 2016 paper?

Each question on MARKS carries a difficulty rating. Of the 125 rated questions in this paper, 42 (34%) are easy, 64 (51%) are medium and 19 (15%) are hard. Subject wise:

  • Chemistry: 15 easy, 19 medium, 6 hard
  • Mathematics: 15 easy, 24 medium, 6 hard
  • Physics: 12 easy, 21 medium, 7 hard
5.Which chapters had the most questions in the BITSAT 2016 paper?

The chapters with the most questions in each subject were:

  • Chemistry: Hydrocarbons (4), Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry (4), and Coordination Compounds (3).
  • Mathematics: Application of Derivatives (5), Sequences and Series (5), and Binomial Theorem (4).
  • Physics: Ray Optics (4), Current Electricity (3), and Capacitance (2).
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