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JEE Advanced 2009 Paper 1

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This paper has 60 questions in total - 19 easy (32%), 28 moderate (47%) and 13 tough (22%). That's a fairly typical mix for this exam. By subject: Physics 30% easy, 50% moderate, 20% tough; Chemistry 35% easy, 50% moderate, 15% tough; Mathematics 30% easy, 40% moderate, 30% tough.

Chemistry questions were spread across 15 chapters, with Amines (3), Aldehydes and Ketones (2), and Carboxylic Acid Derivatives (2) carrying the most weight. Mathematics questions were spread across 14 chapters, with Probability (3), Complex Number (2), and Definite Integration (2) carrying the most weight. Physics questions were spread across 11 chapters, with Atomic Physics (3), Center of Mass Momentum and Collision (3), and Electrostatics (3) carrying the most weight.

Chemistry

  1. 1Among the electrolytes and , the most effective coagulating agent for sol is2009 (Paper 1)Properties of colloidal solution
  2. 2The term that corrects for the attractive forces present in a real gas in the van der Waals' equation is2009 (Paper 1)Real Gases and Van der Waal's Equation
  3. 3The Henry's law constant for the solubility of gas in water at is . The mole fraction of in air is . The number of moles of from air dissolv2009 (Paper 1)Henry's law
  4. 4The reaction of with leads selectively to . The is2009 (Paper 1)Phosphorus and Its Compounds
  5. 5Among cellulose, polyvinyl chloride, nylon and natural rubber, the polymer in which the intermolecular force of attraction is weakest in2009 (Paper 1)Classification of Polymers
  6. 6The correct acidity order of the following is2009 (Paper 1)Preparation and Properties of Carboxylic Acids
  7. 7Given, that the abundances of isotopes, and are , and , respectively, the atomic mass of is2009 (Paper 1)Atomic Mass and Atomic Size
  8. 8The IUPAC name of the following compound, is2009 (Paper 1)IUPAC Nomenclature
  9. 9The correct statement(s) about the compound, (OH) is (are)2009 (Paper 1)Isomerism of Organic Compounds
  10. 10The compound(s) formed upon combustion of sodium metal in excess air is (are)2009 (Paper 1)General Characteristics of Alkali Metals
  11. 11The correct statement(s) regarding defects in solids is (are)2009 (Paper 1)Stoichiometric defects
  12. 12The compound (s) that exhibit (s) geometrical isomerism is (are)2009 (Paper 1)Isomerism of coordination compounds
  13. 13Paragraph: A carbonyl compound , which gives positive iodoform test, undergoes reaction with MeMgBr followed by dehydration to give an olefi2009 (Paper 1)Tests for Aldehyde and Ketones
  14. 14Paragraph: A carbonyl compound , which gives positive iodoform test, undergoes reaction with MeMgBr followed by dehydration to give an olefi2009 (Paper 1)Chemical reactions for aldehydes and ketones
  15. 15Paragraph: A carbonyl compound , which gives positive iodoform test, undergoes reaction with MeMgBr followed by dehydration to give an olefi2009 (Paper 1)Chemical reactions for aldehydes and ketones
  16. 16Paragraph: p-amino-N, N-dimethylaniline is added to a strongly acidic solution of . The resulting solution is treated with a few drops of aq2009 (Paper 1)Preparation and Properties of Amines
  17. 17Paragraph: p-amino-N, N-dimethylaniline is added to a strongly acidic solution of . The resulting solution is treated with a few drops of aq2009 (Paper 1)Preparation and Properties of Amines
  18. 18Paragraph: p-amino-N, N-dimethylaniline is added to a strongly acidic solution of . The resulting solution is treated with a few drops of aq2009 (Paper 1)Preparation and Properties of Amines
  19. 19Preview not available - open to view this question.2009 (Paper 1)Preparation and Properties of Acid Derivatives
  20. 20Match each of the diatomic molecules in Column I with its property/properties in Column II.2009 (Paper 1)Molecular Orbital Theory

Mathematics

  1. 1Let . Then, the value of at is2009 (Paper 1)Polar and Euler Form
  2. 2The number of seven digit integers, with sum of the digits equal to 10 and formed by using the digits 1,2 and 3 only, is2009 (Paper 1)Arrangement under Constraint
  3. 3Let be a point in space and be a point on the line . Then, the value of for which the vector is parallel to the plane is2009 (Paper 1)Line and Plane
  4. 4Let be a non-negative function defined on the interval . If2009 (Paper 1)Leibnitz Rule of Differentiation
  5. 5Let be a complex number, where and are integers. Then, the area of the rectangle whose vertices are the roots of the equation is2009 (Paper 1)Algebra of complex numbers
  6. 6Tangents drawn from the point to the circle touch the circle at the points and . The equation of the circumcircle of is2009 (Paper 1)Equation of Circle & its intercept
  7. 7The line passing through the extremity of the major axis and extremity of the minor axis of the ellipse meets its auxiliary circle at the po2009 (Paper 1)Auxillary Circle
  8. 8If and are the unit vectors such that and , then2009 (Paper 1)Scalar Triple Product
  9. 9Let , . If is finite, then2009 (Paper 1)Miscellaneous
  10. 10Area of the region bounded by the curve and lines and is2009 (Paper 1)Area bounded by Miscellaneous Curves
  11. 11If , then2009 (Paper 1)Solving Trigonometric Equation
  12. 12In a with fixed base , the vertex moves such that . If and denote the lengths of the sides of the triangle opposite to the angles and respec2009 (Paper 1)Napiers Analogy, Area of Triangle & Half angle Formulae
  13. 13Paragraph: Let be the set of all symmetric matrices all of whose entries are either 0 or 1 . Five of these entries are 1 and four of them ar2009 (Paper 1)Arrangement under Constraint
  14. 14Paragraph: Let be the set of all symmetric matrices all of whose entries are either 0 or 1 . Five of these entries are 1 and four of them ar2009 (Paper 1)System of Linear Equations
  15. 15Paragraph: Let be the set of all symmetric matrices all of whose entries are either 0 or 1 . Five of these entries are 1 and four of them ar2009 (Paper 1)System of Linear Equations
  16. 16Paragraph: A fair die is tossed repeatedly until a six is obtained. Let denotes the number of tosses required. Question: The probability tha2009 (Paper 1)Classical Definition of Probability
  17. 17Paragraph: A fair die is tossed repeatedly until a six is obtained. Let denotes the number of tosses required. Question: The probability tha2009 (Paper 1)Classical Definition of Probability
  18. 18Paragraph: A fair die is tossed repeatedly until a six is obtained. Let denotes the number of tosses required. Question: The conditional pro2009 (Paper 1)Conditional Probability and Multiplication Theorem
  19. 19Preview not available - open to view this question.2009 (Paper 1)Miscellaneous
  20. 20Preview not available - open to view this question.2009 (Paper 1)Locus

Physics

  1. 1Look at the drawing given in the figure, which has been drawn with ink of uniform line-thickness. The mass of ink used to draw each of the t2009 (Paper 1)Centre of mass of discrete particles
  2. 2The figure shows certain wire segments joined together to form a coplanar loop. The loop is placed in a perpendicular magnetic field in the 2009 (Paper 1)Magnetic Flux, Faraday's and Lenz law
  3. 3Two small particles of equal masses start moving in opposite directions from a point in a horizontal circular orbit. Their tangential veloci2009 (Paper 1)Collisions
  4. 4A disk of radius having a uniformly distributed charge is placed in the plane with its centre at . A rod of length a carrying a uniformly di2009 (Paper 1)Electric Flux and Gauss Law
  5. 5Three concentric metallic spherical shells of radii are given charges , respectively. It is found that the surface charge densities on the o2009 (Paper 1)Electric Charge and Coulomb's law
  6. 6The graph of a particle undergoing simple harmonic motion is shown below. The acceleration of the particle at is2009 (Paper 1)Simple Harmonic Motion
  7. 7A ball is dropped from a height of above the surface of water in a lake. The refractive index of water is . A fish inside the lake, in the l2009 (Paper 1)Refraction of light from plane surface
  8. 8A block of base and height is kept on an inclined plane. The coefficient of friction between them is . The inclination of this inclined plan2009 (Paper 1)Frictional force
  9. 9For the circuit shown in the figure2009 (Paper 1)Electric Power and Heating Effect of Current
  10. 10and denote the molar specific heat capacities of a gas at constant volume and constant pressure, respectively. Then2009 (Paper 1)Degree of Freedom and Specific Heat
  11. 11A student performed the experiment of determination of focal length of a concave mirror by method using an optical bench of length . The foc2009 (Paper 1)Mirror Formula, Reflection in Spherical Mirror
  12. 12If the resultant of all the external forces acting on a system of particles is zero, then from an inertial frame, one can surely say that2009 (Paper 1)momentum
  13. 13Paragraph: When a particle is restricted to move along -axis between and , where is of nanometer dimension, its energy can take only certain2009 (Paper 1)Bohr's Atomic Model
  14. 14Paragraph: When a particle is restricted to move along -axis between and , where is of nanometer dimension, its energy can take only certain2009 (Paper 1)Bohr's Atomic Model
  15. 15Paragraph: When a particle is restricted to move along -axis between and , where is of nanometer dimension, its energy can take only certain2009 (Paper 1)Bohr's Atomic Model
  16. 16Paragraph: Scientists are working hard to develop nuclear fusion reactor. Nuclei of heavy hydrogen, known as deuteron and denoted by can be 2009 (Paper 1)Nuclear reactions
  17. 17Paragraph: Scientists are working hard to develop nuclear fusion reactor. Nuclei of heavy hydrogen, known as deuteron and denoted by can be 2009 (Paper 1)Nuclear reactions
  18. 18Paragraph: Scientists are working hard to develop nuclear fusion reactor. Nuclei of heavy hydrogen, known as deuteron and denoted by can be 2009 (Paper 1)Nuclear reactions
  19. 19Column II shows five systems in which two objects are labelled as and . Also in each case a point is shown. Column-I gives some statements a2009 (Paper 1)Energy
  20. 20Six point charges, each of the same magnitude , are arranged in different manners as shown in Column-II. In each case, a point and a line pa2009 (Paper 1)Electric Field and Electric Field Lines

Frequently Asked Questions

1.How many questions are in the JEE Advanced 2009 Paper 1 paper?

This paper has 60 questions in total - 20 each from Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics.

2.Can I practise questions from just one subject?

Yes. Use the Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics tabs at the top of the page to jump directly to that subject's question set within this paper.

3.Where can I find the Paper 2 paper for the same year?

The JEE Advanced 2009 Paper 2 paper is listed separately - you can switch to it from the "JEE Advanced Paper Wise PYQs" panel, under JEE Advanced 2009.

4.How is the JEE Advanced 2009 Paper 1 paper structured?

The JEE Advanced 2009 Paper 1 paper on MARKS has 60 questions, organised by subject:

  • Chemistry: 20 questions - 16 single-correct and 4 multiple-correct.
  • Mathematics: 20 questions - 16 single-correct and 4 multiple-correct.
  • Physics: 20 questions - 16 single-correct and 4 multiple-correct.
5.How difficult is the JEE Advanced 2009 Paper 1 paper?

Each question on MARKS carries a difficulty rating. Of the 60 rated questions in this paper, 19 (32%) are easy, 28 (47%) are medium and 13 (22%) are hard. Subject wise:

  • Chemistry: 7 easy, 10 medium, 3 hard
  • Mathematics: 6 easy, 8 medium, 6 hard
  • Physics: 6 easy, 10 medium, 4 hard
6.Which chapters were asked the most in the JEE Advanced 2009 Paper 1 paper?

The chapters with the most questions in each subject were:

  • Chemistry: Amines (3), Aldehydes and Ketones (2), and Carboxylic Acid Derivatives (2).
  • Mathematics: Probability (3), Complex Number (2), and Definite Integration (2).
  • Physics: Atomic Physics (3), Center of Mass Momentum and Collision (3), and Electrostatics (3).
7.Where can I find the solutions for the JEE Advanced 2009 Paper 1 paper?

Open any question on this page. Its page shows the correct answer and, where one is available, the worked solution. A downloadable PDF of the whole paper is coming soon.

8.How should I use the JEE Advanced 2009 Paper 1 paper to check my preparation?

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