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2026 (2799 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 were submitted documentation.
(C)
Neither of the candidates are submitting the documentation.
(D)
Neither of the candidates has submitted the required documentation.
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Q2.
In Chemistry, examine the topic of Catalyst used in the Haber-Bosch process for industrial synthesis of Ammonia ($N_2 + 3H_2 \rightleftharpoons 2NH_3$). Which statement is scientifically accurate?

(A)
Vanadium pentoxide (V2O5)
(B)
Platinum gauze (Pt)
(C)
Finely divided Iron (Fe) with Molybdenum (Mo) or K2O/Al2O3 as promoter
(D)
Nickel (Ni) in Raney form
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2025 (869 questions)

Q1.
In Chemistry, examine the topic of Periodic trend of electronegativity across a period from left to right. Which statement is scientifically accurate?

(A)
Electronegativity increases due to increase in effective nuclear charge ($Z_{\text{eff}}$) and decrease in atomic radius
(B)
Electronegativity remains constant across representative elements
(C)
Electronegativity first decreases then sharply increases
(D)
Electronegativity decreases due to shielding effect
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Q2.
In Business Studies and Accountancy, what is the core principle governing Accounting equation that forms the basis of the Balance Sheet?

(A)
Assets = Liabilities + Owner's Equity (Capital)
(B)
Capital = Assets + Liabilities
(C)
Assets = Liabilities - Capital
(D)
Liabilities = Assets + Capital
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2024 (2843 questions)

Q1.
In English Language and Grammar, identify the grammatically correct sentence or rule regarding Active to Passive voice transformation: 'The government has constructed a new bridge across the river.'.

(A)
A new bridge was constructed across the river by the government.
(B)
A new bridge is being constructed across the river by the government.
(C)
A new bridge had been constructed across the river by the government.
(D)
A new bridge has been constructed across the river by the government.
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Q2.
What is 30 minus 29?

(A)
0
(B)
1
(C)
2
(D)
6
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2023 (852 questions)

Q1.
In Social Science / Indian Studies, identify the historically and geographically correct fact regarding Article of the Indian Constitution known as the 'Heart and Soul of the Constitution' (Right to Constitutional Remedies).

(A)
Article 14 (Equality before Law)
(B)
Article 19 (Right to Freedom)
(C)
Article 21 (Protection of Life and Personal Liberty)
(D)
Article 32, empowering citizens to approach the Supreme Court via writs (Habeas Corpus, Mandamus, etc.)
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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)
Diffraction of light by interstellar dust
(B)
Total internal reflection inside clouds
(C)
Atmospheric refraction of starlight through turbulent air layers of varying refractive indices
(D)
Dispersion of light by water droplets
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2022 (878 questions)

Q1.
In Physics, consider the SI unit of electric current and magnetic flux density. Which statement correctly defines this principle?

(A)
Ohm (Ω) and Henry (H)
(B)
Coulomb (C) and Gauss (G)
(C)
Volt (V) and Weber (Wb)
(D)
Ampere (A) and Tesla (T)
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Q2.
In Social Science / Indian Studies, identify the historically and geographically correct fact regarding Highest peak in India located in the Karakoram range.

(A)
Kamet (7,756 m)
(B)
Nanda Devi (7,816 m)
(C)
K2 (Mount Godwin-Austen, 8,611 m)
(D)
Kanchenjunga (8,586 m)
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2021 (816 questions)

Q1.
In Business Studies and Accountancy, what is the core principle governing Four Ps of the traditional Marketing Mix formulated by E. Jerome McCarthy?

(A)
Product, Price, Place, and Promotion
(B)
Production, Planning, Purchasing, and Publicity
(C)
People, Process, Physical Evidence, and Performance
(D)
Package, Position, Profit, and Policy
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Q2.
In Business Studies and Accountancy, what is the core principle governing Golden rule of accounting for Nominal Accounts (Expenses, Losses, Incomes, Gains)?

(A)
Debit the receiver, Credit the giver
(B)
Debit all assets, Credit all liabilities
(C)
Debit what comes in, Credit what goes out
(D)
Debit all expenses and losses, Credit all incomes and gains
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2020 (855 questions)

Q1.
What is the sum of 20 and 13?

(A)
43
(B)
32
(C)
34
(D)
33
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Q2.
Calculate 8 × 7.

(A)
58
(B)
49
(C)
64
(D)
56
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2019 (913 questions)

Q1.
In Business Studies and Accountancy, what is the core principle governing Golden rule of accounting for Nominal Accounts (Expenses, Losses, Incomes, Gains)?

(A)
Debit what comes in, Credit what goes out
(B)
Debit all expenses and losses, Credit all incomes and gains
(C)
Debit the receiver, Credit the giver
(D)
Debit all assets, Credit all liabilities
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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 increases due to increase in effective nuclear charge ($Z_{\text{eff}}$) and decrease in atomic radius
(B)
Electronegativity remains constant across representative elements
(C)
Electronegativity decreases due to shielding effect
(D)
Electronegativity first decreases then sharply increases
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2018 (858 questions)

Q1.

Goan Heritage & History: Which historic landmark or traditional practice is tied to 'Coordination Compounds: Werner's Theory, CFT, VBT and Isomerism'?

(A)
Historic forts, churches, temples and traditional farming (Coordination Compounds: Werner's Theory, CFT, VBT and Isomerism)
(B)
Destruction of historical monuments
(C)
Foreign neglect
(D)
None of these
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Q2.
In Physics, consider the Relationship between focal length $f$ and radius of curvature $R$ for spherical mirrors. Which statement correctly defines this principle?

(A)
f = \frac{R}{2}
(B)
f = R^2
(C)
f = 2R
(D)
f = \frac{1}{R}
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2017 (859 questions)

Q1.

Refer to the Case Study 'Case Study: Hazardous Enterprise and Supreme Court Doctrine of Absolute Liability' to answer:

What is the crucial legal distinction between the English rule of 'Strict Liability' and Indian 'Absolute Liability'?


(A)
Absolute Liability admits of no statutory exceptions whatsoever (such as Act of God, third-party act, or consent)
(B)
Absolute liability applies only to government-owned public sector enterprises
(C)
Strict liability requires proof of criminal mens rea while absolute liability does not
(D)
Absolute liability caps total damage compensation at 1 lakh rupees
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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)
Primary Sector, directly dependent on exploitation of natural resources
(B)
Secondary Sector (Manufacturing & Industry)
(C)
Tertiary Sector (Services & Banking)
(D)
Quaternary Sector (Research & Information)
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2016 (884 questions)

Q1.
In Business Studies and Accountancy, what is the core principle governing Father of Modern Scientific Management known for time-and-motion studies and piece-rate wage systems?

(A)
Max Weber
(B)
Peter F. Drucker
(C)
Frederick Winslow Taylor (F.W. Taylor)
(D)
Henri Fayol
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In Business Studies and Accountancy, what is the core principle governing Father of Modern Scientific Management known for time-and-motion studies and piece-rate wage systems?

(A)
Max Weber
(B)
Peter F. Drucker
(C)
Frederick Winslow Taylor (F.W. Taylor)
(D)
Henri Fayol
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2015 (900 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): Gastric enzyme pepsin requires an acidic environment to digest dietary proteins.

Reason (R): Hydrochloric acid secreted by parietal cells creates optimum pH (1.5 to 2.0) and cleaves inactive pepsinogen into active pepsin.


(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.
In Social Science / Indian Studies, identify the historically and geographically correct fact regarding Soil type predominantly found in the Deccan Plateau trap region, ideal for cultivating cotton.

(A)
Black Soil (Regur Soil), rich in clayey material, lime, and moisture retention capacity
(B)
Laterite Soil
(C)
Red and Yellow Soil
(D)
Alluvial Soil
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