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2026 (988 questions)

Q1.
What is 83 minus 72?

(A)
10
(B)
11
(C)
16
(D)
12
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Q2.
Regarding Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ ಸಿರಿ), which statement represents a core foundational principle of Importance of environmental conservation and biodiversity?

(A)
Accelerating deforestation for urban sprawl
(B)
Maximizing industrial waste output
(C)
Maintaining ecological equilibrium, nutrient cycling, and climate regulation
(D)
Eliminating apex predators from natural habitats
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2025 (128 questions)

Q1.
Regarding Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ ಸಿರಿ), 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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Q2.
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 had been constructed across the river by the government.
(B)
A new bridge was constructed across the river by the government.
(C)
A new bridge has been constructed across the river by the government.
(D)
A new bridge is being constructed across the river by the government.
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2024 (182 questions)

Q1.

ಸಂಖ್ಯೆಗಳಲ್ಲಿ 'ದಶಮಾಂಶಗಳ ಗುಣಾಕಾರ-ಭಾಗಾಕಾರ' ನ ಸ್ಥಾನಬೆಲೆ ಏನನ್ನು ಸೂಚಿಸುತ್ತದೆ?


(A)
ಸಂಖ್ಯೆಯಲ್ಲಿನ ಆ ಅಂಕಿಯ ನೈಜ ಸ್ಥಾನಬೆಲೆ (ಬಿಡಿ, ಹತ್ತು, ನೂರು) (ದಶಮಾಂಶಗಳ ಗುಣಾಕಾರ-ಭಾಗಾಕಾರ)
(B)
ಸ್ಥಾನಬೆಲೆ ಇರುವುದಿಲ್ಲ
(C)
ಕೇವಲ ಮುಖಬೆಲೆ
(D)
ಇವುಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಯಾವುದೂ ಅಲ್ಲ
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Q2.
Regarding Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ ಸಿರಿ), 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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2023 (176 questions)

Q1.
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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Q2.
Regarding Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ ಸಿರಿ), which statement represents a core foundational principle of Role of fundamental duties in the constitutional civic framework?

(A)
Allowing tax evasion under certain conditions
(B)
Fostering civic consciousness, preserving national integrity, and protecting the environment
(C)
Granting absolute immunity from civil laws
(D)
Mandating foreign citizenship upon majority
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2022 (141 questions)

Q1.

ಡಿ.ಎಸ್.ಇ.ಆರ್.ಟಿ. ಕನ್ನಡ ಪಠ್ಯಕ್ರಮದ ಪ್ರಕಾರ, 'ಗಾದೆ ಮಾತುಗಳು ಮತ್ತು ಒಗಟುಗಳು' ಅಂಶಕ್ಕೆ ಸಂಬಂಧಿಸಿದ ಸರಿಯಾದ ರೂಪ ಯಾವುದು?


(A)
'ಗಾದೆ ಮಾತುಗಳು ಮತ್ತು ಒಗಟುಗಳು' ನ ಪ್ರಾಮಾಣಿಕ ಶುದ್ಧ ರೂಪ
(B)
ಅಶುದ್ಧ ಅಕ್ಷರ
(C)
ತಪ್ಪಾದ ಉಚ್ಚಾರಣೆ
(D)
ಇವುಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಯಾವುದೂ ಅಲ್ಲ
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Q2.
In English Language and Grammar, identify the grammatically correct sentence or rule regarding Appropriate preposition: 'He was thoroughly accustomed _____ working under strict deadlines.'.

(A)
in
(B)
to
(C)
with
(D)
for
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2021 (140 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 alerted the authorities earlier, the accident will be prevented.
(B)
If they would alert the authorities, the accident had been prevented.
(C)
If they had alerted the authorities earlier, the accident would have been 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 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 had been constructed across the river by the government.
(C)
A new bridge is being constructed across the river by the government.
(D)
A new bridge has been constructed across the river by the government.
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2020 (143 questions)

Q1.
Regarding Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ ಸಿರಿ), 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)
Granting absolute immunity from civil laws
(C)
Mandating foreign citizenship upon majority
(D)
Allowing tax evasion under certain conditions
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Q2.
Regarding Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ ಸಿರಿ), which statement represents a core foundational principle of Importance of environmental conservation and biodiversity?

(A)
Maximizing industrial waste output
(B)
Accelerating deforestation for urban sprawl
(C)
Maintaining ecological equilibrium, nutrient cycling, and climate regulation
(D)
Eliminating apex predators from natural habitats
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2019 (131 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 has submitted the required documentation.
(D)
Neither of the candidates are submitting the documentation.
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Q2.
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 32, empowering citizens to approach the Supreme Court via writs (Habeas Corpus, Mandamus, etc.)
(B)
Article 19 (Right to Freedom)
(C)
Article 21 (Protection of Life and Personal Liberty)
(D)
Article 14 (Equality before Law)
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2018 (130 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 is being constructed across the river by the government.
(B)
A new bridge was 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.
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 would alert the authorities, the accident had 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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2017 (139 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 had been constructed across the river by the government.
(B)
A new bridge was constructed across the river by the government.
(C)
A new bridge is being 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.
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 said that she is studying for her board examination.
(D)
She says that she was studying for her board examination.
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2016 (114 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 were submitted documentation.
(B)
Neither of the candidates have submitted the required 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 Social Science / Indian Studies, identify the historically and geographically correct fact regarding Highest peak in India located in the Karakoram range.

(A)
Nanda Devi (7,816 m)
(B)
K2 (Mount Godwin-Austen, 8,611 m)
(C)
Kanchenjunga (8,586 m)
(D)
Kamet (7,756 m)
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2015 (117 questions)

Q1.
In English Language and Grammar, identify the grammatically correct sentence or rule regarding Appropriate preposition: 'He was thoroughly accustomed _____ working under strict deadlines.'.

(A)
to
(B)
in
(C)
for
(D)
with
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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)
Tertiary Sector (Services & Banking)
(B)
Quaternary Sector (Research & Information)
(C)
Secondary Sector (Manufacturing & Industry)
(D)
Primary Sector, directly dependent on exploitation of natural resources
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