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JEE Main · MathematicsUpdated July 2026

JEE Main Maths Previous Year Questions (PYQ-Style) — With Solutions

A set of JEE Main-level Mathematics questions in the style of previous-year papers, with answer keys and worked solutions across algebra, calculus, coordinate geometry, vectors, 3D and probability. Attempt each question first, then reveal the solution to check your working.

1

The sum of the roots of the quadratic equation 2x² − 8x + 6 = 0 is:

  • A.3
  • B.4
  • C.6
  • D.−4
2

The nature of the roots of the equation x² + 4x + 5 = 0 is:

  • A.two distinct real roots
  • B.two equal real roots
  • C.two complex (non-real) roots
  • D.exactly one real root
3

The 10th term of the arithmetic progression 3, 7, 11, 15, … is:

  • A.36
  • B.39
  • C.40
  • D.43
4

The sum of the infinite geometric progression 1 + 1/2 + 1/4 + 1/8 + … is:

  • A.3/2
  • B.2
  • C.3
  • D.does not converge
5

The number of terms in the binomial expansion of (x + y)¹⁰ is:

  • A.9
  • B.10
  • C.11
  • D.12
6

The modulus of the complex number 3 + 4i is:

  • A.5
  • B.7
  • C.25
  • D.√7
7

The value of the limit lim(x→0) (sin x)/x is:

  • A.0
  • B.1
  • C.
  • D.does not exist
8

If f(x) = x³, the value of its derivative f′(x) at x = 2 is:

  • A.4
  • B.6
  • C.8
  • D.12
9

The derivative of sin x with respect to x is:

  • A.cos x
  • B.−cos x
  • C.−sin x
  • D.sec²x
10

The function f(x) = x² − 4x + 3 attains its minimum value at x =:

  • A.0
  • B.1
  • C.2
  • D.3
11

The indefinite integral ∫ 2x dx equals:

  • A.x² + C
  • B.2x² + C
  • C.x²/2 + C
  • D.2 + C
12

The value of the definite integral ∫₀¹ x² dx is:

  • A.1/3
  • B.1/2
  • C.2/3
  • D.1
13

The slope of the tangent to the curve y = x² at the point (1, 1) is:

  • A.1/2
  • B.1
  • C.2
  • D.3
14

The distance between the points (0, 0) and (3, 4) in the plane is:

  • A.5
  • B.7
  • C.√7
  • D.25
15

The midpoint of the line segment joining the points (2, 3) and (4, 7) is:

  • A.(3, 4)
  • B.(3, 5)
  • C.(6, 10)
  • D.(1, 2)
16

The slope of the line passing through the points (1, 2) and (3, 6) is:

  • A.1/2
  • B.1
  • C.2
  • D.3
17

The equation of a straight line with slope 2 that passes through the origin is:

  • A.y = 2x
  • B.y = x + 2
  • C.y = 2
  • D.x = 2y
18

The radius of the circle x² + y² = 25 is:

  • A.5
  • B.10
  • C.25
  • D.√5
19

The centre of the circle x² + y² − 4x − 6y + 9 = 0 is:

  • A.(2, 3)
  • B.(−2, −3)
  • C.(4, 6)
  • D.(−4, −6)
20

The dot product of the vectors a = î + 2ĵ and b = 2î − ĵ is:

  • A.0
  • B.2
  • C.4
  • D.−2
21

The magnitude of the vector 2î + 3ĵ + 6k̂ is:

  • A.7
  • B.11
  • C.49
  • D.√11
22

The distance of the point (1, 2, 2) from the origin in three-dimensional space is:

  • A.3
  • B.5
  • C.9
  • D.√5
23

A fair die is rolled once. The probability of getting an even number is:

  • A.1/6
  • B.1/3
  • C.1/2
  • D.2/3
24

A single card is drawn at random from a standard deck of 52 cards. The probability that it is an ace is:

  • A.1/13
  • B.1/4
  • C.1/52
  • D.4/13
25

Two fair coins are tossed together. The probability of getting exactly two heads is:

  • A.1/4
  • B.1/2
  • C.3/4
  • D.1

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