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2026 (3245 questions)

Q1.
Regarding Telugu (తెలుగు - NTSE Foundation), which statement represents a core foundational principle of Importance of environmental conservation and biodiversity?

(A)
Eliminating apex predators from natural habitats
(B)
Maximizing industrial waste output
(C)
Maintaining ecological equilibrium, nutrient cycling, and climate regulation
(D)
Accelerating deforestation for urban sprawl
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Q2.
What is the area of a square whose side length is 9 cm?

(A)
81 cm²
(B)
36 cm²
(C)
162 cm²
(D)
93 cm²
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2025 (431 questions)

Q1.
Calculate the volume of a right circular cylinder having radius $r = 14\text{ cm}$ and height $h = 15\text{ cm}$ (use $\pi = \frac{22}{7}$).

(A)
9240 cm³
(B)
6160 cm³
(C)
9350 cm³
(D)
9086 cm³
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Q2.
In Biological Sciences, identify the accurate description regarding Primary photosynthetic pigment responsible for absorbing blue and red light wavelengths.

(A)
Carotenoids
(B)
Anthocyanin
(C)
Chlorophyll a
(D)
Phycobilin
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2024 (829 questions)

Q1.

Prepositions & Phrasal Verbs (SSC & NTSE): Choose the correct phrasal verb in 'Challenges in Improving Agricultural Products':


(A)
Appropriate phrasal verb according to formal register (Challenges in Improving Agricultural Products)
(B)
Literal combination with incorrect particle
(C)
Redundant prepositional phrase
(D)
None of the above
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Q2.

Prepositions & Phrasal Verbs (SSC & NTSE): Choose the correct phrasal verb in 'Challenges in Improving Agricultural Products':


(A)
Appropriate phrasal verb according to formal register (Challenges in Improving Agricultural Products)
(B)
Literal combination with incorrect particle
(C)
Redundant prepositional phrase
(D)
None of the above
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2023 (829 questions)

Q1.
In English Language and Grammar, identify the grammatically correct sentence or rule regarding Idiom meaning: 'Bite the bullet'.

(A)
To retreat from an impending danger
(B)
To face a difficult or unpleasant situation with courage and fortitude
(C)
To shoot an accurate target
(D)
To eat something very hard
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Q2.
In Chemistry, examine the topic of Periodic trend of electronegativity across a period from left to right. Which statement is scientifically accurate?

(A)
Electronegativity first decreases then sharply increases
(B)
Electronegativity decreases due to shielding effect
(C)
Electronegativity remains constant across representative elements
(D)
Electronegativity increases due to increase in effective nuclear charge ($Z_{\text{eff}}$) and decrease in atomic radius
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2022 (414 questions)

Q1.
In Physics, consider the Conservation principle underlying Kirchhoff's Loop Rule (Voltage Law). Which statement correctly defines this principle?

(A)
Conservation of Magnetic Flux
(B)
Conservation of Charge
(C)
Conservation of Momentum
(D)
Conservation of Energy ($\sum \Delta V = 0$ in any closed loop)
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Q2.
In Chemistry, examine the topic of Gas evolved when active metals like Zinc react with dilute Hydrochloric acid. Which statement is scientifically accurate?

(A)
Hydrogen gas (H2), which burns with a characteristic 'pop' sound
(B)
Carbon dioxide gas (CO2)
(C)
Oxygen gas (O2)
(D)
Chlorine gas (Cl2)
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2021 (432 questions)

Q1.
In English Language and Grammar, identify the grammatically correct sentence or rule regarding Subject-Verb Agreement with distributive pronouns ('neither of', 'either of').

(A)
Neither of the candidates have submitted the required documentation.
(B)
Neither of the candidates are submitting the documentation.
(C)
Neither of the candidates were submitted documentation.
(D)
Neither of the candidates has submitted the required documentation.
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Q2.

Directions: In the question below, a statement of Assertion (A) is followed by a statement of Reason (R). Choose the correct option:

Assertion (A): Electric current in a conductor is treated as a scalar physical quantity.

Reason (R): Although electric current has both magnitude and direction, it does not obey the laws of vector addition.


(A)
Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
(B)
Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
(C)
Assertion (A) is true but Reason (R) is false.
(D)
Assertion (A) is false but Reason (R) is true.
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2020 (461 questions)

Q1.
What is the area of a square whose side length is 6 cm?

(A)
24 cm²
(B)
48 cm²
(C)
72 cm²
(D)
36 cm²
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Q2.
What is the area of a square whose side length is 5 cm?

(A)
37 cm²
(B)
50 cm²
(C)
25 cm²
(D)
20 cm²
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2019 (417 questions)

Q1.
In Biological Sciences, identify the accurate description regarding Hormone secreted by beta cells of the Islets of Langerhans in the pancreas to lower blood glucose.

(A)
Somatostatin, inhibiting digestive secretions
(B)
Epinephrine, triggering fight-or-flight response
(C)
Insulin, which facilitates cellular glucose uptake and promotes glycogenesis
(D)
Glucagon, promoting glycogenolysis
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Q2.
In Physics, consider the Speed of electromagnetic waves in a vacuum according to Maxwell. Which statement correctly defines this principle?

(A)
c = \frac{\mu_0}{\varepsilon_0}
(B)
c = \mu_0 \varepsilon_0
(C)
c = \frac{1}{\sqrt{\mu_0 \varepsilon_0}} \approx 3 \times 10^8 \text{ m/s}
(D)
c = \sqrt{\mu_0 \varepsilon_0}
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2018 (405 questions)

Q1.
In Physics, consider the de Broglie wavelength associated with a particle of mass $m$ moving with velocity $v$. Which statement correctly defines this principle?

(A)
\lambda = \frac{h}{2mv^2}
(B)
\lambda = hp
(C)
\lambda = \frac{mv}{h}
(D)
\lambda = \frac{h}{mv} = \frac{h}{p}
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Q2.
In Biological Sciences, identify the accurate description regarding Structural and functional filtration unit of the human kidney.

(A)
Nephron, consisting of glomerulus, Bowman's capsule, and renal tubule
(B)
Neuron
(C)
Alveolus
(D)
Hepatic lobule
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2017 (423 questions)

Q1.
In Biological Sciences, identify the accurate description regarding Structural and functional filtration unit of the human kidney.

(A)
Neuron
(B)
Nephron, consisting of glomerulus, Bowman's capsule, and renal tubule
(C)
Hepatic lobule
(D)
Alveolus
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Q2.
In English Language and Grammar, identify the grammatically correct sentence or rule regarding Idiom meaning: 'Bite the bullet'.

(A)
To face a difficult or unpleasant situation with courage and fortitude
(B)
To retreat from an impending danger
(C)
To eat something very hard
(D)
To shoot an accurate target
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2016 (448 questions)

Q1.
In Biological Sciences, identify the accurate description regarding Powerhouse of the eukaryotic cell responsible for cellular respiration and ATP synthesis.

(A)
Lysosomes, digesting cellular debris
(B)
Ribosomes, synthesizing proteins
(C)
Mitochondria, containing enzymes for the Krebs cycle and oxidative phosphorylation
(D)
Golgi apparatus, packaging lipids
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Q2.
In Physics, consider the Phenomenon responsible for the twinkling of stars in the night sky. Which statement correctly defines this principle?

(A)
Atmospheric refraction of starlight through turbulent air layers of varying refractive indices
(B)
Diffraction of light by interstellar dust
(C)
Dispersion of light by water droplets
(D)
Total internal reflection inside clouds
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2015 (430 questions)

Q1.

Directions: In the question below, a statement of Assertion (A) is followed by a statement of Reason (R). Choose the correct option:

Assertion (A): Diamond sparkles brilliantly with internal radiance.

Reason (R): Total internal reflection of light occurs inside diamond because its critical angle is exceptionally small (approximately 24.4°).


(A)
Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
(B)
Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
(C)
Assertion (A) is true but Reason (R) is false.
(D)
Assertion (A) is false but Reason (R) is true.
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Q2.

Directions: In the question below, a statement of Assertion (A) is followed by a statement of Reason (R). Choose the correct option:

Assertion (A): Under the Constitution of India, the judiciary enjoys structural independence from executive and legislative interference.

Reason (R): Judges of the Supreme Court and High Courts have security of tenure and their judicial salaries are charged directly to the Consolidated Fund of India.


(A)
Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
(B)
Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
(C)
Assertion (A) is true but Reason (R) is false.
(D)
Assertion (A) is false but Reason (R) is true.
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