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MHT CET 2012

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This paper has 150 questions in total - 70 easy (47%), 63 moderate (42%) and 17 tough (11%). That's an easier-than-usual mix for this exam - aim to clear it quickly and save time for the harder papers. By subject: Chemistry 42% easy, 44% moderate, 14% tough; Mathematics 44% easy, 42% moderate, 14% tough; Physics 54% easy, 40% moderate, 6% tough.

Chemistry questions were spread across 21 chapters, with General Organic Chemistry (12), Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure (5), and Carboxylic Acid Derivatives (4) carrying the most weight. Mathematics questions were spread across 15 chapters, with Indefinite Integration (8), Vector Algebra (6), and Parabola (5) carrying the most weight. Physics questions were spread across 7 chapters, with Alternating Current (22), Laws of Motion (11), and Electromagnetic Induction (8) carrying the most weight.

Chemistry

  1. 1The hybridization state of atom in butendioic acid is2012Hybridisation and VSEPR Theory
  2. 2Which of the following is not a isomer of pentane?2012Isomerism of Organic Compounds
  3. 3The oxidation number of atom in and are respectively2012Oxidation number
  4. 4Which of the following dissolves in ionic solvents?2012Classification of organic compounds
  5. 5The conjugate acid of is2012Theories of Acids and Bases
  6. 6Which of the following is not an iron ore?2012Minerals and ores
  7. 7The molar concentration of chloride ions in the resulting solution of of and of will be2012Solubility and Concentration of Solutions
  8. 8Which of the following has least bond energy?2012Molecular Orbital Theory
  9. 9Which of the following species has highest bond energy?2012Molecular Orbital Theory
  10. 10Which of the following compound is not aromatic?2012Conjugation and Aromaticity
  11. 11Which of the following compound is used as a refrigerant?2012Classification of organic compounds
  12. 12Which of the following is a weak acid?2012Electron displacement effects
  13. 13LPG mainly consist of the following2012Classification of organic compounds
  14. 14The nature of -trinitrophenol is2012Properties of Phenol
  15. 15Which of the following group is sharp ortho and para directive?2012Attacking reagents
  16. 16By which of the following process hydrocarbons are found from petroleum?2012Purification of Organic Compounds
  17. 17Which of the following statement is false?2012Abnormal Behaviour of Formic Acid
  18. 18Which of the following is least hydrolysed?2012Alkaline Earth Metals
  19. 19The laughing gas is2012Nitrogen and Its Compounds
  20. 20The hydrogen ion concentration of a solution is mole per liter. The value of this solution will be2012PH of solutions
  21. 21The reaction of sodium acetate and sodalime gives2012Reactions Involving Acid Group
  22. 22Which of the following acids does not contain -COOH group?2012Preparation and Properties of Carboxylic Acids
  23. 23Which of the following compound of xenon does not exists?2012Noble Gases
  24. 24The solution of in dil. when diluted with water, white precipitate is formed which is2012Halogens and Its Compounds
  25. 25The strongest acid is2012Electron displacement effects
  26. 26The false statement regarding alkane is2012Reactions of alkanes
  27. 27Which of the following is the strongest base?2012Preparation and Properties of Amines
  28. 28Which of the following aromatic compound gives sulphonation reaction very easily?2012Reactions of aromatic compounds
  29. 29The geometry of is2012Hybridisation and VSEPR Theory
  30. 30The volume concentration of hydrogen peroxide having concentration will be2012Concentration terms
  31. 31Which of the following on combustion gives maximum energy?2012Laws of Thermochemistry and Enthalpy Change
  32. 32the name of the above reaction is2012Preparation and Properties of Monohalides
  33. 33The oxidation state of in is2012Compounds of Transition Metals
  34. 34The natural rubber is the polymer of2012Preparation and Properties of Polymers
  35. 35Nylone-66 is a2012Preparation and Properties of Polymers
  36. 36The tetraethyl lead mixed in petrol works as2012Air Pollution
  37. 37The alkaline hydrolysis of ester is known as2012Preparation and Properties of Esters
  38. 38The degree of ionization of acetic acid will be2012Ionic Product of Water
  39. 39Haber process is used for the production of which of the following?2012Nitrogen and Its Compounds
  40. 40The minimum numbers of carbon atoms in ketones which will show chain isomerism will be2012Isomerism of Organic Compounds
  41. 41Which of the following species shows the maximum magnetic moment?2012Quantum mechanical model
  42. 42C-H bond length is least in2012Molecular Orbital Theory
  43. 43The number of isomers in are2012Isomerism of Organic Compounds
  44. 44Which of the following organic compounds could not be dried by anhydrous ?2012Carbon and Its Compounds
  45. 45Which of the following compound forms white precipitate with bromine water?2012Reactions of Phenol
  46. 46Gypsum is2012Compounds of Alkaline Earth Metals
  47. 47shows the following hybridization2012Werner's theory and Valence Bond Theory
  48. 48A solution contains and ions in it. Which of the following ion is capable to precipitate all of the above when added in this solution?2012Tin and Lead Containing Compounds
  49. 49Fool's gold is2012Minerals and ores
  50. 50The number of alkenyl groups possible from are2012Isomerism of Organic Compounds

Mathematics

  1. 1All letters of the word 'CEASE' are arranged randomly in a row, then the probability that two are found together is2012Arrangement under Constraint
  2. 2Three numbers are selected randomly between 1 to 20 . Then, the probability that they are consecutive numbers will be2012Combination
  3. 3If the four positive integers are selected randomly from the set of positive integers, then the probability that the number and 9 are in the2012Arrangement under Constraint
  4. 4If the position vectors of the vertices and are 6i, and respectively w.r.t. origin , then the volume of the tetrahedron is2012Scalar Triple Product
  5. 5If three vectors and are coplanar, then the value of is2012Algebra of Vectors
  6. 6The vector perpendicular to the vectors and whose magnitude is 92012Algebra of Vectors
  7. 7The area of the region bounded by the curves and is2012Area bounded by two curves
  8. 8The value of is2012Properties of Definite Integration
  9. 9The value of is2012Definite Integration by Substitution
  10. 10The value of is2012Integration by Substitution
  11. 11The value of is2012Integration by Parts
  12. 12The value of is2012Integration by Parts
  13. 13The value of is2012Integration by Substitution
  14. 14Divide 10 into two parts such that the sum of double of the first and the square of the second is minimum2012Rate Measure Error and Approximation
  15. 15The value of is2012Integration by Substitution
  16. 16The value of is2012Integration by Substitution
  17. 17The value of is2012Integration by Substitution
  18. 18The value of is2012Definite Integration by Substitution
  19. 19The value of is2012Integration using Partial Fraction
  20. 20The area of the region bounded by the curves, and is2012Area bounded by two curves
  21. 21If in a and are the incentre and orthocentre respectively, then is equal to2012Algebra of Vectors
  22. 22If and and then angle between and is2012Algebra of Vectors
  23. 23is equal to2012Scalar Triple Product
  24. 24One card is drawn at random from a pack of playing cards the probability that it is an ace or black king or the queen of the heart will be2012Classical Definition of Probability
  25. 2515 coins are tossed, then the probability of getting 10 heads will be2012Bernoulli Trial and Binomial Distribution
  26. 26The odds against solving a problem by and are and respectively, then the probability that the problem will be solved, is2012Classical Definition of Probability
  27. 27The pole of the line w.r.t. the parabola will be2012Locus
  28. 28If is normal to the parabola , then is2012Normal to Parabola
  29. 29If the line is tangent to the parabola , then2012Tangent to Parabola
  30. 30, then will be2012Types of Function (Mapping)
  31. 31is equal to2012Trigonometric and Inverse Trigonometric limits
  32. 32If continuous at , then value of is2012Continuity
  33. 33If , then is2012Derivative of function and its inverse
  34. 34If and , then the value of is2012Parametric differentiation
  35. 35If , then is2012Differentiation of implicit functions
  36. 36All the points on the curve , where the tangent is parallel to the axis of are lies on2012Tangent Normal
  37. 37The length of normal at any point to the curve, is2012Tangent Normal
  38. 38The height of right circular cylinder of maximum volume inscribed in a sphere of diameter is2012Rate Measure Error and Approximation
  39. 39The intercept of the latusrectum to the parabola are and , then is equal to2012standard equation of parabola
  40. 40The equation of directrix is to the parabola will be2012standard equation of parabola
  41. 41If , then is2012Functional Equation
  42. 42The period of will be2012Periodicity
  43. 43is equal to2012Exponential and logarithmic limits
  44. 44If function is2012Continuity
  45. 45The equation of the circle whose diameter is common chord to the circles and is2012Common Chord
  46. 46If and are the conjugate points to the curve , then is2012Position of point
  47. 47The equation of the pair of tangents at to the circle is2012Pair of Tangents
  48. 48The real part of the principle value of is2012Algebra of complex numbers
  49. 49The two vertices of triangle are and the third vertex lies on The area of the triangle is 4 units, then the third vertex is2012Coordinate System
  50. 50If , then the line passes through the fixed point that is2012Basic Forms of Straight Line

Physics

  1. 1Which of the following is not an electromagnetic wave?2012Electromagnetic Spectrum
  2. 2Electromagnetic waves of wavelength ranging from A to comes under2012Electromagnetic Spectrum
  3. 3Electromagnetic theory suggests that the light consists of2012Electromagnetic Waves and Maxwell's equations
  4. 4The frequency of radio waves corresponding to a wavelength of is2012Electromagnetic Waves and Maxwell's equations
  5. 5The electromagnetic waves travel in free space with the velocity of2012Electromagnetic Waves and Maxwell's equations
  6. 6The existence of electromagnetic waves were experimentally confirmed by2012Electromagnetic Waves and Maxwell's equations
  7. 7The back emf in a DC motor is maximum when,2012Magnetic Flux, Faraday's and Lenz law
  8. 8AC measuring instruments measures2012Alternating Current, Voltage and Power
  9. 9The -factor of a resonant circuit is equal to2012Quality and Power Factor
  10. 10In a step-down transformer, the number of turns in2012Transformers
  11. 11In AC circuits choke is preferred to resistors because2012Alternating Current, Voltage and Power
  12. 12A choke coil is used as resistance in2012Alternating Current, Voltage and Power
  13. 13The frequency of AC mains in India is2012Alternating Current, Voltage and Power
  14. 14A transformer works on2012Transformers
  15. 15Alternating voltage2012Alternating Current, Voltage and Power
  16. 16The law of electromagnetic induction have been used in the construction of2012Magnetic Flux, Faraday's and Lenz law
  17. 17Power consumed in an AC circuit becomes zero if2012Alternating Current, Voltage and Power
  18. 18The rms value of current is2012Alternating Current, Voltage and Power
  19. 19In a purely inductive circuit, the current is2012AC Circuits
  20. 20A lamp is connected is series with a capacitor and an AC source, what happens if the capacity of the capacitor is reduced?2012AC Circuits
  21. 21A transformer is a device which converts2012Transformers
  22. 22The resonant frequency of an circuit is2012AC Circuits
  23. 23If the conductance and capacitance are both doubled in - circuit, the resonant frequency of the circuit will2012AC Circuits
  24. 24The power factor is an circuit at resonance is2012AC Circuits
  25. 25If the power factor in a circuit is unity, then the impedance of the circuit is2012Quality and Power Factor
  26. 26One complete set of negative and positive values of alternating quantities is called2012Alternating Current, Voltage and Power
  27. 27The instantaneous value of an is given by amp. The rms value of current is2012Alternating Current, Voltage and Power
  28. 28Inductive reactance of a coil is expressed in2012AC Circuits
  29. 29The average value of alternating current over a complete cycle is2012Alternating Current, Voltage and Power
  30. 30An inductor may store energy in2012Inductance
  31. 31Two different coils have self inductance and . The current in both coils are increased at same constant rate. The ratio of the induced emf's2012Self and Mutual Inductance
  32. 32A coil of resistance and inductance is connected to a battery. The energy stored in the coil2012Inductance
  33. 33Two different coils of self inductance and are placed close to each other so that the effective flux in one coil is completely linked with o2012Self and Mutual Inductance
  34. 34The instrument which works on the principle of mutual inductance is2012Transformers
  35. 35What is the self inductance of a coil in which an induced emf of is set up, when the current is changing at the rate of2012Self and Mutual Inductance
  36. 36Lenz's law is a consequence of law of conservation of2012Magnetic Flux, Faraday's and Lenz law
  37. 37Two blocks and each of lying on a frictionless table are connected by a light string. The system is pulled horizontally with an acceleration2012Equilibrium of Forces
  38. 38A body of mass collides with a wall with a speed of and rebounds with the same speed. If the time of contact is , the force exerted on the w2012Newton's laws of motion
  39. 39A mass of is suspended by a string . Another string is connected to its lower end as shown in figure. If a sudden jerk is given to , then2012Newton's laws of motion
  40. 40The distance covered in time by a body having initial velocity and having constant acceleration is given by This result follows from2012Uniform Motion
  41. 41A plumb bob is hanging from the ceiling of car. If the car move with acceleration , the angle made by the string with the vertical is2012Equilibrium of Forces
  42. 42A weight can be just supported on a rough inclined place by a force either acting along the plane or horizontally. If is the angle of fricti2012Frictional force
  43. 43A body is projected up along a rough inclined plane of inclination . The coefficient of friction is . Then the retardation of the block is2012Frictional force
  44. 44A body takes times as much time to slide down a rough incline as it takes to slide down a smooth incline. The coefficient of friction betwee2012Frictional force
  45. 45The minimum acceleration with which a fireman can slide down a rope of breaking strength two-third of his weight is2012Equilibrium of Forces
  46. 46An elevator is moving vertically up with an acceleration the force exerted on the floor by a passenger of mass is2012Equilibrium of Forces
  47. 47A ball of mass strikes a wall normally with a speed of and rebounds with a speed of . The impulse of the force exerted by the wall on the ba2012Impulse
  48. 48A body weighing just slides down a rough inclined plane that rises 5 in 12 . The coefficient of friction is2012Frictional force
  49. 49A solid ball of volume is dropped in a viscous liquid. It experiences a viscous force . If the solid ball of volume of same material is drop2012Viscosity
  50. 50If a ship of mass initially at rest is pulled by a force of through a distance of , then the speed of the ship will be (resistance due to wa2012Newton's laws of motion

Frequently Asked Questions

1.How many questions are in the MHT CET 2012 paper?

This paper has 150 questions in total - 50 each from Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics.

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3.How is the MHT CET 2012 paper structured?

The MHT CET 2012 paper on MARKS has 150 questions, organised by subject:

  • Chemistry: 50 questions - 50 single-correct.
  • Mathematics: 50 questions - 50 single-correct.
  • Physics: 50 questions - 50 single-correct.
4.How difficult is the MHT CET 2012 paper?

Each question on MARKS carries a difficulty rating. Of the 150 rated questions in this paper, 70 (47%) are easy, 63 (42%) are medium and 17 (11%) are hard. Subject wise:

  • Chemistry: 21 easy, 22 medium, 7 hard
  • Mathematics: 22 easy, 21 medium, 7 hard
  • Physics: 27 easy, 20 medium, 3 hard
5.Which chapters were asked the most in the MHT CET 2012 paper?

The chapters with the most questions in each subject were:

  • Chemistry: General Organic Chemistry (12), Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure (5), and Carboxylic Acid Derivatives (4).
  • Mathematics: Indefinite Integration (8), Vector Algebra (6), and Parabola (5).
  • Physics: Alternating Current (22), Laws of Motion (11), and Electromagnetic Induction (8).
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