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6,253 previous year Goa Board (GBSHSE) - Class 9 questions, grouped by year, with answers and solutions.

2026 (2505 questions)

Q1.
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)
Dispersion of light by water droplets
(D)
Atmospheric refraction of starlight through turbulent air layers of varying refractive indices
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Q2.
In an Arithmetic Progression (AP) with first term $a = 2$ and common difference $d = 3$, what is the 12-th term ($a_{12}$)?

(A)
32
(B)
35
(C)
38
(D)
38
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2025 (295 questions)

Q1.
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)
Finely divided Iron (Fe) with Molybdenum (Mo) or K2O/Al2O3 as promoter
(B)
Nickel (Ni) in Raney form
(C)
Platinum gauze (Pt)
(D)
Vanadium pentoxide (V2O5)
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Q2.
In Chemistry, examine the topic of Functional group present in all Carboxylic Acids. Which statement is scientifically accurate?

(A)
CHO (Formyl group)
(B)
OH (Alcoholic hydroxyl group)
(C)
CO- (Carbonyl ketone group)
(D)
COOH (Carboxyl group composed of carbonyl and hydroxyl groups)
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2024 (527 questions)

Q1.
What is the area of a square whose side length is 7 cm?

(A)
61 cm²
(B)
98 cm²
(C)
28 cm²
(D)
49 cm²
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Q2.
What is the area of a square whose side length is 10 cm?

(A)
100 cm²
(B)
112 cm²
(C)
40 cm²
(D)
200 cm²
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2023 (339 questions)

Q1.
In Physics, consider the Phenomenon responsible for the twinkling of stars in the night sky. Which statement correctly defines this principle?

(A)
Total internal reflection inside clouds
(B)
Diffraction of light by interstellar dust
(C)
Atmospheric refraction of starlight through turbulent air layers of varying refractive indices
(D)
Dispersion of light by water droplets
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Q2.
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)
Transpiration, which drives sap ascent and cools plant tissues
(D)
Respiration
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2022 (323 questions)

Q1.
Regarding कोंकणी / मराठी (Konkani / Marathi Class 9), which statement represents a core foundational principle of Role of fundamental duties in the constitutional civic framework?

(A)
Fostering civic consciousness, preserving national integrity, and protecting the environment
(B)
Mandating foreign citizenship upon majority
(C)
Allowing tax evasion under certain conditions
(D)
Granting absolute immunity from civil laws
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Q2.
Regarding कोंकणी / मराठी (Konkani / Marathi Class 9), which statement represents a core foundational principle of Role of fundamental duties in the constitutional civic framework?

(A)
Granting absolute immunity from civil laws
(B)
Fostering civic consciousness, preserving national integrity, and protecting the environment
(C)
Mandating foreign citizenship upon majority
(D)
Allowing tax evasion under certain conditions
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2021 (290 questions)

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

(A)
Anthocyanin
(B)
Phycobilin
(C)
Chlorophyll a
(D)
Carotenoids
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Q2.
In Physics, consider the Ohm's Law relationship between voltage $V$, current $I$, and resistance $R$. Which statement correctly defines this principle?

(A)
V = IR, where resistance remains constant at constant temperature
(B)
V = R / I
(C)
V = I / R
(D)
V = I^2 R
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2020 (354 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 have alerted the authorities, the accident would prevent.
(D)
If they alerted the authorities earlier, the accident will be prevented.
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Q2.
Regarding कोंकणी / मराठी (Konkani / Marathi Class 9), which statement represents a core foundational principle of Correct grammatical structure of affirmative sentences?

(A)
Object + Verb + Subject
(B)
Object + Subject + Verb
(C)
Subject + Verb + Object in standard grammatical syntax
(D)
Verb + Subject + Object
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2019 (328 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): The Simon Commission was met with widespread nationwide boycotts and black flag protests upon landing in Bombay in 1928.

Reason (R): The British colonial government failed to appoint a single Indian representative to the seven-member Indian Statutory Commission.


(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): An agreement entered into without lawful consideration is void ab initio under Section 25 of the Indian Contract Act 1872.

Reason (R): Lawful consideration is a mandatory statutory pillar of contractual enforceability under the legal maxim *ex nudo pacto non oritur actio*.


(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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2018 (318 questions)

Q1.
Regarding कोंकणी / मराठी (Konkani / Marathi Class 9), which statement represents a core foundational principle of Correct grammatical structure of affirmative sentences?

(A)
Subject + Verb + Object in standard grammatical syntax
(B)
Object + Subject + Verb
(C)
Object + Verb + Subject
(D)
Verb + Subject + Object
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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 had alerted the authorities earlier, the accident would have been prevented.
(B)
If they have alerted the authorities, the accident would prevent.
(C)
If they alerted the authorities earlier, the accident will be prevented.
(D)
If they would alert the authorities, the accident had been prevented.
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2017 (304 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): 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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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): Money serves as an indispensable medium of exchange in modern market economies.

Reason (R): Money eliminates the need for double coincidence of wants inherent in barter trade systems.


(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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2016 (332 questions)

Q1.
What is the area of a square whose side length is 8 cm?

(A)
76 cm²
(B)
32 cm²
(C)
128 cm²
(D)
64 cm²
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Q2.
Regarding कोंकणी / मराठी (Konkani / Marathi Class 9), which statement represents a core foundational principle of Correct grammatical structure of affirmative sentences?

(A)
Object + Subject + Verb
(B)
Subject + Verb + Object in standard grammatical syntax
(C)
Verb + Subject + Object
(D)
Object + Verb + Subject
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2015 (338 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}{mv} = \frac{h}{p}
(B)
\lambda = hp
(C)
\lambda = \frac{mv}{h}
(D)
\lambda = \frac{h}{2mv^2}
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Q2.
In Biological Sciences, identify the accurate description regarding Phenotypic ratio of a classic Mendelian monohybrid cross in the F2 generation.

(A)
9 : 3 : 3 : 1
(B)
1 : 1 : 1 : 1
(C)
1 : 2 : 1
(D)
3 : 1 (Dominant to Recessive phenotype)
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