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4,023 previous year Class 3 questions, grouped by year, with answers and solutions.

2026 (123 questions)

Q1.

What is the multiplicative identity element for numbers studied in 'Tables up to 15'?


(A)
$0$
(B)
$-1$
(C)
$10$
(D)
$1$
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Q2.

In the chapter 'Smart Charts (Data Handling)', which statement is mathematically correct regarding Tally Marks?


(A)
Mathematical rules change randomly
(B)
The basic principles of Tally Marks follow standard arithmetic and geometric properties
(C)
Zero cannot be used in arithmetic operations
(D)
Units are not required in measurement
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2025 (119 questions)

Q1.

Why does NCERT emphasize scientific inquiry and safety protocols in 'Types of Trees & Herbs'?


(A)
To discourage laboratory work
(B)
To protect researchers and cultivate an evidence-based scientific temper (Types of Trees & Herbs)
(C)
To save laboratory electricity
(D)
None of these
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Q2.

What Higher Order Thinking Skill (HOTS) is developed through rigorous mastery of 'Bar Charts'?


(A)
Blind memorization
(B)
Guesswork
(C)
Algebraic abstraction, deductive logic, and multi-step quantitative modeling (Bar Charts)
(D)
None of these
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2024 (2656 questions)

Q1.

Subtract: $$542 - 278 = ?$$


(A)
$254$
(B)
$264$
(C)
$274$
(D)
$364$
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Q2.

Subtract: $$542 - 278 = ?$$


(A)
$254$
(B)
$264$
(C)
$274$
(D)
$364$
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2023 (179 questions)

Q1.

हिंदी भाषा एवं व्याकरण में 'लिंग और वचन' का मुख्य उद्देश्य क्या है?


(A)
अंग्रेजी शब्दों का प्रयोग बढ़ाना
(B)
शुद्ध वर्तनी, सही उच्चारण और भाषा की व्याकरणिक समझ विकसित करना (लिंग और वचन)
(C)
केवल रट्टा लगाना
(D)
व्याकरण के नियमों की उपेक्षा करना
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Q2.

When you look at a railway track standing in the middle, the tracks appear wide near you and narrow in the distance. When viewed from an aeroplane high above (top view), the tracks look like:


(A)
A single point
(B)
A circle
(C)
Two parallel straight lines
(D)
A triangle
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2022 (116 questions)

Q1.

What Higher Order Thinking Skill (HOTS) is developed through rigorous mastery of 'Quotient and Remainder'?


(A)
Blind memorization
(B)
Guesswork
(C)
Algebraic abstraction, deductive logic, and multi-step quantitative modeling (Quotient and Remainder)
(D)
None of these
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Q2.

'लिंग और वचन' का एक प्रामाणिक एवं उपयुक्त उदाहरण कौन-सा है?


(A)
अशुद्ध वाक्य रचना
(B)
व्याकरणिक दृष्टि से शुद्ध और मानक उदाहरण (लिंग और वचन)
(C)
निरर्थक ध्वनियाँ
(D)
विदेशी भाषा का अशुद्ध रूप
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2021 (123 questions)

Q1.

In Class 3 Mathematics, what is the primary definition or rule for 'Multi-digit Addition' in 'Give and Take (Addition/Subtraction)'?


(A)
Standard mathematical definitions and properties governing Multi-digit Addition
(B)
Arbitrary rules with no proof
(C)
Guessing answers without steps
(D)
None of the above
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Q2.

Which of the following real-life observations directly relates to Customs and Traditions in 'Our First School (Family)'?


(A)
Solar system planets disappearing
(B)
Daily natural phenomena, animal adaptations, or plant functions studied under Customs and Traditions
(C)
Chemical nuclear reactions
(D)
High-speed particle accelerators
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2020 (130 questions)

Q1.

Which part of speech or syntactical component is central to 'Subject and Predicate'?


(A)
An incomplete fragment
(B)
The designated lexical category and functional role defined in Subject and Predicate
(C)
A misspelled word
(D)
None
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Q2.

If two quantities $x$ and $y$ are inversely related in 'Roman Numerals Basics', which relationship holds true?


(A)
$\dfrac{x}{y} = k$
(B)
$x + y = k$
(C)
$x - y = k$
(D)
$x \cdot y = k$ (product is constant)
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2019 (123 questions)

Q1.

A student solves a two-step problem on 'Tables up to 15'. If the initial quantity is $x$ and it increases by $25\%$, what is the new quantity?


(A)
$\dfrac54x$ (or $1.25x$)
(B)
$\dfrac{3}{4}x$
(C)
$25x$
(D)
$x + 25$
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Q2.

हिंदी भाषा एवं व्याकरण में 'कहानी पठन' का मुख्य उद्देश्य क्या है?


(A)
अंग्रेजी शब्दों का प्रयोग बढ़ाना
(B)
शुद्ध वर्तनी, सही उच्चारण और भाषा की व्याकरणिक समझ विकसित करना (कहानी पठन)
(C)
केवल रट्टा लगाना
(D)
व्याकरण के नियमों की उपेक्षा करना
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2018 (112 questions)

Q1.

What is the additive identity element or neutral property relevant to numbers in 'Measuring Perimeter'?


(A)
$1$
(B)
$-1$
(C)
$0$
(D)
$10$
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Q2.

In the chapter 'Fun with Numbers (Up to 10,000)', which statement is mathematically correct regarding Roman Numerals Basics?


(A)
Mathematical rules change randomly
(B)
The basic principles of Roman Numerals Basics follow standard arithmetic and geometric properties
(C)
Zero cannot be used in arithmetic operations
(D)
Units are not required in measurement
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2017 (106 questions)

Q1.

When evaluating numerical expressions involving 'Estimating Distances', which order of operations must strictly be followed?


(A)
Left to right without any rule
(B)
BODMAS / PEMDAS rule (Brackets, Orders, Division/Multiplication, Addition/Subtraction)
(C)
Addition always before brackets
(D)
Multiplication last
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Q2.

Which connective or transitional phrase creates seamless flow when discussing 'Unseen Passages' in an essay?


(A)
No transition words
(B)
Abrupt silence
(C)
Repeating the same noun ten times
(D)
Cohesive devices such as 'Furthermore', 'Consequently', 'On the other hand', 'Therefore'
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2016 (111 questions)

Q1.

When evaluating numerical expressions involving 'Bar Charts', which order of operations must strictly be followed?


(A)
Left to right without any rule
(B)
BODMAS / PEMDAS rule (Brackets, Orders, Division/Multiplication, Addition/Subtraction)
(C)
Addition always before brackets
(D)
Multiplication last
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Q2.

In an experiment demonstrating 'Birds and their Beaks', why is a control setup maintained?


(A)
To provide a benchmark for comparison and isolate the single independent variable
(B)
To waste chemicals
(C)
To double the cost
(D)
To make the test harder
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2015 (125 questions)

Q1.

What common mathematical error must students avoid when solving problems in 'Metric Conversions'?


(A)
Writing neat steps
(B)
Ignoring signs (positive/negative), decimal points, or forgetting to balance both sides of an equation
(C)
Using standard units
(D)
Double checking the answer
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Q2.

In Environmental Studies, what key ecological or scientific value is highlighted in 'Water Pollution Awareness'?


(A)
Wasteful consumption of resources
(B)
Ignoring sanitation and hygiene
(C)
Care, preservation, and scientific understanding of our natural environment (Water Pollution Awareness)
(D)
Polluting natural water bodies
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