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2026 (692 questions)

Q1.
In English Language and Grammar, identify the grammatically correct sentence or rule regarding Direct to Indirect speech conversion: She said, 'I am studying for my board examination.'.

(A)
She says that she was studying for her board examination.
(B)
She said that she was studying for her board examination.
(C)
She said that she had studied for her board examination.
(D)
She said that she is studying for her board examination.
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Q2.
Calculate 10 × 6.

(A)
70
(B)
62
(C)
54
(D)
60
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2025 (85 questions)

Q1.

Place Value & Numbers: What is the place value of the underlined digit in 'Multiplication & Long Division Basics'?

(A)
Units, Tens, Hundreds, Thousands or Lakhs place value (Multiplication & Long Division Basics)
(B)
Always zero
(C)
Face value only
(D)
None of these
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Q2.

Geometry & Measurement: What is the perimeter or area formula applicable to 'Introduction to Fractions (1/2, 1/3, 1/4)'?

(A)
Perimeter $2(l+b)$ or Area $l \times b$ or $a^2$ (Introduction to Fractions (1/2, 1/3, 1/4))
(B)
One side length only
(C)
Zero
(D)
None of these
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2024 (202 questions)

Q1.

Fractions & Operations: Expressing 'Introduction to Fractions (1/2, 1/3, 1/4)' in standard fractional form gives:

(A)
Accurate like/unlike fraction or decimal equivalent (Introduction to Fractions (1/2, 1/3, 1/4))
(B)
Negative integer
(C)
Random estimate
(D)
None of these
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Q2.

Geometry & Measurement: What is the perimeter or area formula applicable to '2D and 3D Geometric Figures & Perimeter'?

(A)
Perimeter $2(l+b)$ or Area $l \times b$ or $a^2$ (2D and 3D Geometric Figures & Perimeter)
(B)
One side length only
(C)
Zero
(D)
None of these
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2023 (96 questions)

Q1.
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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Q2.
In Social Science / Indian Studies, identify the historically and geographically correct fact regarding Tropic of Cancer ($23^\circ 30' \text{ N}$) passes through how many Indian States.

(A)
7 States
(B)
6 States
(C)
8 States (Gujarat, Rajasthan, MP, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Tripura, Mizoram)
(D)
9 States
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2022 (116 questions)

Q1.

Primary Mathematics: In 'Introduction to Fractions (1/2, 1/3, 1/4)', what is the result of the calculation?

(A)
Accurately computed arithmetic value (Introduction to Fractions (1/2, 1/3, 1/4))
(B)
0 (Zero)
(C)
Undefined
(D)
None of these
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Q2.
What is 45 minus 42?

(A)
2
(B)
8
(C)
3
(D)
4
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2021 (92 questions)

Q1.
In English Language and Grammar, identify the grammatically correct sentence or rule regarding Direct to Indirect speech conversion: She said, 'I am studying for my board examination.'.

(A)
She said that she was studying for her board examination.
(B)
She said that she had studied for her board examination.
(C)
She says that she was studying for her board examination.
(D)
She said that she is studying for her board examination.
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Q2.

Vocabulary & Comprehension: What is the precise contextual meaning of 'Paragraph Writing and Friendly Letters'?

(A)
Standard lexical and literary equivalent (Paragraph Writing and Friendly Letters)
(B)
Inverted opposite idea
(C)
Meaningless phrase
(D)
None of these
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2020 (106 questions)

Q1.
What is 21 minus 20?

(A)
1
(B)
2
(C)
6
(D)
0
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Q2.
In Chemistry, examine the topic of Oxidation state of Manganese in Potassium Permanganate ($KMnO_4$). Which statement is scientifically accurate?

(A)
+4
(B)
+7
(C)
+6
(D)
+2
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2019 (91 questions)

Q1.
In English Language and Grammar, identify the grammatically correct sentence or rule regarding Conditional Clause Type 3 structure for hypothetical past situations.

(A)
If they would alert the authorities, the accident had been prevented.
(B)
If they had alerted the authorities earlier, the accident would have been prevented.
(C)
If they alerted the authorities earlier, the accident will be prevented.
(D)
If they have alerted the authorities, the accident would prevent.
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Q2.
In English Language and Grammar, identify the grammatically correct sentence or rule regarding Direct to Indirect speech conversion: She said, 'I am studying for my board examination.'.

(A)
She said that she had studied for her board examination.
(B)
She said that she is studying for her board examination.
(C)
She says that she was studying for her board examination.
(D)
She said that she was studying for her board examination.
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2018 (84 questions)

Q1.
What is 99 minus 53?

(A)
51
(B)
45
(C)
46
(D)
47
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Q2.
In English Language and Grammar, identify the grammatically correct sentence or rule regarding Conditional Clause Type 3 structure for hypothetical past situations.

(A)
If they alerted the authorities earlier, the accident will be prevented.
(B)
If they had alerted the authorities earlier, the accident would have been prevented.
(C)
If they would alert the authorities, the accident had been prevented.
(D)
If they have alerted the authorities, the accident would prevent.
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2017 (87 questions)

Q1.
In Biological Sciences, identify the accurate description regarding Primary photosynthetic pigment responsible for absorbing blue and red light wavelengths.

(A)
Chlorophyll a
(B)
Anthocyanin
(C)
Carotenoids
(D)
Phycobilin
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Q2.
In Social Science / Indian Studies, identify the historically and geographically correct fact regarding Longest river in Peninsular India, often called the 'Dakshin Ganga'.

(A)
Narmada River
(B)
Cauvery River
(C)
Krishna River
(D)
Godavari River, originating from Trimbakeshwar near Nashik in Maharashtra
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2016 (109 questions)

Q1.
In Biological Sciences, identify the accurate description regarding Process by which green plants release water vapor into the atmosphere primarily through stomata.

(A)
Guttation
(B)
Imbibition
(C)
Respiration
(D)
Transpiration, which drives sap ascent and cools plant tissues
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Q2.
In Social Science / Indian Studies, identify the historically and geographically correct fact regarding Sector of the Indian economy that includes agriculture, dairy, fishing, and forestry.

(A)
Quaternary Sector (Research & Information)
(B)
Primary Sector, directly dependent on exploitation of natural resources
(C)
Secondary Sector (Manufacturing & Industry)
(D)
Tertiary Sector (Services & Banking)
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2015 (81 questions)

Q1.
In Biological Sciences, identify the accurate description regarding Phenotypic ratio of a classic Mendelian monohybrid cross in the F2 generation.

(A)
3 : 1 (Dominant to Recessive phenotype)
(B)
1 : 2 : 1
(C)
9 : 3 : 3 : 1
(D)
1 : 1 : 1 : 1
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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)
Hepatic lobule
(C)
Alveolus
(D)
Neuron
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