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2026 (1608 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 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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Q2.

शब्द रूप / धातु रूप: 'संधि, कृदन्त एवं तद्धित प्रत्यय' पदस्य शुद्धं व्याकरण रूपं किम्?

(A)

विभक्ति/लकार सम्मतं शुद्धं रूपम् (संधि, कृदन्त एवं तद्धित प्रत्यय)

(B)

अशुद्धं रूपम्

(C)

व्याकरणहीनम्

(D)

एतेषु किमपि न

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2025 (286 questions)

Q1.
Regarding संस्कृत (रुचिरा तृतीयो भागः), which statement represents a core foundational principle of Importance of environmental conservation and biodiversity?

(A)
Accelerating deforestation for urban sprawl
(B)
Maintaining ecological equilibrium, nutrient cycling, and climate regulation
(C)
Eliminating apex predators from natural habitats
(D)
Maximizing industrial waste output
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Q2.
Regarding हिन्दी (वसंत भाग 3 व भारत की खोज), 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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2024 (453 questions)

Q1.

सूक्ष्मजीव - मित्र एवं शत्रु: 'प्रजामंडल आंदोलन और डॉ. यशवंत सिंह परमार का नेतृत्व' में कौन-सा सूक्ष्मजीव उपयोगी अथवा हानिकारक है?

(A)

लैक्टोबैसिलस, यीस्ट अथवा रोगाणु जीवाणु/विषाणु (प्रजामंडल आंदोलन और डॉ. यशवंत सिंह परमार का नेतृत्व)

(B)

केवल अक्रिय धूल

(C)

कोई सूक्ष्मजीव नहीं

(D)

इनमें से कोई नहीं

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Q2.

सूक्ष्मजीव - मित्र एवं शत्रु: 'प्रजामंडल आंदोलन और डॉ. यशवंत सिंह परमार का नेतृत्व' में कौन-सा सूक्ष्मजीव उपयोगी अथवा हानिकारक है?

(A)

लैक्टोबैसिलस, यीस्ट अथवा रोगाणु जीवाणु/विषाणु (प्रजामंडल आंदोलन और डॉ. यशवंत सिंह परमार का नेतृत्व)

(B)

केवल अक्रिय धूल

(C)

कोई सूक्ष्मजीव नहीं

(D)

इनमें से कोई नहीं

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2023 (215 questions)

Q1.
In Chemistry, examine the topic of Reagent used to distinguish between aldehydes and ketones. Which statement is scientifically accurate?

(A)
Tollens' reagent (Ammoniacal Silver Nitrate) which gives a silver mirror with aldehydes
(B)
Ninhydrin reagent
(C)
Lucas reagent
(D)
Neutral FeCl3 solution
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Q2.
Regarding संस्कृत (रुचिरा तृतीयो भागः), which statement represents a core foundational principle of Correct grammatical structure of affirmative sentences?

(A)
Object + Subject + Verb
(B)
Verb + Subject + Object
(C)
Object + Verb + Subject
(D)
Subject + Verb + Object in standard grammatical syntax
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2022 (229 questions)

Q1.
Regarding हिन्दी (वसंत भाग 3 व भारत की खोज), which statement represents a core foundational principle of Correct grammatical structure of affirmative sentences?

(A)
Verb + Subject + Object
(B)
Object + Subject + Verb
(C)
Subject + Verb + Object in standard grammatical syntax
(D)
Object + Verb + Subject
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Q2.
What is 40% of 400?

(A)
170
(B)
160
(C)
185
(D)
150
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2021 (220 questions)

Q1.
In Chemistry, examine the topic of Hybridization and molecular geometry of Methane ($CH_4$). Which statement is scientifically accurate?

(A)
sp^2 hybridization with trigonal planar geometry
(B)
dsp^2 hybridization with square planar geometry
(C)
sp hybridization with linear geometry
(D)
sp^3 hybridization with tetrahedral geometry and 109.5^\circ bond angles
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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)
3 : 1 (Dominant to Recessive phenotype)
(D)
1 : 2 : 1
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2020 (216 questions)

Q1.
Divide 10 in the ratio 2 : 3.

(A)
4 and 6
(B)
8 and 6
(C)
6 and 4
(D)
3 and 7
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Q2.
Regarding हिन्दी (वसंत भाग 3 व भारत की खोज), which statement represents a core foundational principle of Importance of environmental conservation and biodiversity?

(A)
Maximizing industrial waste output
(B)
Maintaining ecological equilibrium, nutrient cycling, and climate regulation
(C)
Accelerating deforestation for urban sprawl
(D)
Eliminating apex predators from natural habitats
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2019 (202 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)
Imbibition
(B)
Respiration
(C)
Transpiration, which drives sap ascent and cools plant tissues
(D)
Guttation
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Q2.
In Physics, consider the Faraday's Law of Electromagnetic Induction equation. Which statement correctly defines this principle?

(A)
\mathcal{E} = N I R
(B)
\mathcal{E} = -N \frac{d\Phi_B}{dt}, where negative sign represents Lenz's Law
(C)
\mathcal{E} = N \Phi_B t
(D)
\mathcal{E} = -\frac{N}{d\Phi_B/dt}
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2018 (226 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 is studying for her board examination.
(C)
She said that she was studying for her board examination.
(D)
She said that she had studied for her board examination.
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Q2.
In Chemistry, examine the topic of Avogadro's number and definition of one mole of a substance. Which statement is scientifically accurate?

(A)
602 \times 10^{-19} particles
(B)
011 \times 10^{23} particles
(C)
6.022 \times 10^{23} elementary entities (atoms, molecules, or ions)
(D)
6.022 \times 10^{22} particles
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2017 (224 questions)

Q1.
Regarding संस्कृत (रुचिरा तृतीयो भागः), which statement represents a core foundational principle of Correct grammatical structure of affirmative sentences?

(A)
Object + Verb + Subject
(B)
Subject + Verb + Object in standard grammatical syntax
(C)
Verb + Subject + Object
(D)
Object + Subject + Verb
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Q2.
Regarding संस्कृत (रुचिरा तृतीयो भागः), which statement represents a core foundational principle of Importance of environmental conservation and biodiversity?

(A)
Eliminating apex predators from natural habitats
(B)
Maintaining ecological equilibrium, nutrient cycling, and climate regulation
(C)
Maximizing industrial waste output
(D)
Accelerating deforestation for urban sprawl
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2016 (231 questions)

Q1.
In Chemistry, examine the topic of Le Chatelier's Principle effect of increasing pressure on the equilibrium $N_2(g) + 3H_2(g) \rightleftharpoons 2NH_3(g)$. Which statement is scientifically accurate?

(A)
Equilibrium shifts to the left toward more moles of gas
(B)
No effect on equilibrium position because temperature is constant
(C)
Equilibrium constant K increases
(D)
Equilibrium shifts to the right (forward direction) toward fewer moles of gas
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Q2.

विज्ञान (NMMS Himachal Science): 'भारतीय संविधान, धर्मनिरपेक्षता एवं न्यायपालिका' परिघटना का वैज्ञानिक कारण क्या है?

(A)

भौतिक एवं रासायनिक नियमों पर आधारित प्रामाणिक तथ्य (भारतीय संविधान, धर्मनिरपेक्षता एवं न्यायपालिका)

(B)

अंधविश्वास मात्र

(C)

ऊर्जा संरक्षण का उल्लंघन

(D)

इनमें से कोई नहीं

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2015 (215 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 Chemistry, examine the topic of Avogadro's number and definition of one mole of a substance. Which statement is scientifically accurate?

(A)
6.022 \times 10^{23} elementary entities (atoms, molecules, or ions)
(B)
011 \times 10^{23} particles
(C)
6.022 \times 10^{22} particles
(D)
602 \times 10^{-19} particles
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