Match each entry in List-I to the correct entry in List-II and choose the correct option.
| List-I | List-II |
|---|---|
| (P) If and are the distinct roots of the equation , then the quadratic equation with roots and is | (1) |
| (Q) If and are the distinct roots of the equation , then the quadratic equation with roots and is | (2) |
| (R) If and are the distinct roots of the equation , then the value of is | (3) |
| (S) If p and r are the distinct roots of the equation , then the value of is | (4) -1 |
| (5) -4 |
- (A)(P)→(1), (Q)→(2), (R)→(5), (S)→(4)
- (B)(P)→(3), (Q)→(1), (R)→(4), (S)→(5)
- (C)(P)→(1), (Q)→(2), (R)→(4), (S)→(5)✓ Correct
- (D)(P)→(2), (Q)→(3), (R)→(5), (S)→(4)
Answer: (C)
Solution
(P) Roots of are (cube roots of unity). , . New roots are and , giving equation . P→1.
(Q) , . New roots give equation . Q→2.
(R) Roots of are . , . Sum = . R→4.
(S) For : , . . Using sum of cubes formula: . After calculation, this equals -4. S→5.
Answer: (C).
(Q) , . New roots give equation . Q→2.
(R) Roots of are . , . Sum = . R→4.
(S) For : , . . Using sum of cubes formula: . After calculation, this equals -4. S→5.
Answer: (C).
JEE Advanced · 2026 · 17 May 2026 · Paper 1 · Single correct option