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JEE Main 6 April 2026, Shift 1, Maths Q7

Question 7 of 75 in this shift, Maths question 7 of 25, Section A.

The number of 4-letter words, with or without meaning, each consisting of two vowels and two consonants that can be formed from the letters of the word INCONSEQUENTIAL, without repeating any letter, is:

(1)2670
(2)2840
(3)2920
(4)3600Official answer

Official answer

Option 4

NTA final key.

Chapter: Permutations and Combinations
Topic: Permutations and Combinations
Idea tested: Combinations of Distinct Objects

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