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2026 (2028 questions)

Q1.
What is 73 minus 29?

(A)
45
(B)
49
(C)
43
(D)
44
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Q2.
What is the sum of 46 and 87?

(A)
134
(B)
143
(C)
133
(D)
132
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2025 (719 questions)

Q1.

Refer to the Case Study 'Case Study: The Chlor-Alkali Electrochemical Process in Chemical Industry' to answer:

During the chlor-alkali process, which chemical product is evolved at the positively charged anode?


(A)
Chlorine gas ($Cl_2$)
(B)
Hydrogen gas ($H_2$)
(C)
Oxygen gas ($O_2$)
(D)
Sodium metal ($Na$)
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Q2.

[MAT] A clock shows 8:30. What is the angle between the hour hand and the minute hand?


(A)
75°
(B)
60°
(C)
80°
(D)
90°
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2024 (1354 questions)

Q1.
In Physics, consider the Faraday's Law of Electromagnetic Induction equation. Which statement correctly defines this principle?

(A)
\mathcal{E} = N \Phi_B t
(B)
\mathcal{E} = -N \frac{d\Phi_B}{dt}, where negative sign represents Lenz's Law
(C)
\mathcal{E} = N I R
(D)
\mathcal{E} = -\frac{N}{d\Phi_B/dt}
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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 is studying for her board examination.
(B)
She said that she had studied for her board examination.
(C)
She said that she was studying for her board examination.
(D)
She says that she was studying for her board examination.
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2023 (1375 questions)

Q1.

Creative Writing: What is the proper closing subscription for 'അലോഹ സംയുക്തങ്ങൾ (Compounds of Non-metals - Ammonia, Fountain Experiment, Sulphuric Acid)' in a personal letter?


(A)
'Yours lovingly' or 'With warm regards' (അലോഹ സംയുക്തങ്ങൾ (Compounds of Non-metals - Ammonia, Fountain Experiment, Sulphuric Acid))
(B)
'Yours obediently' to a friend
(C)
No closing words
(D)
None of the above
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Q2.
Calculate 6 × 7.

(A)
44
(B)
35
(C)
48
(D)
42
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2022 (592 questions)

Q1.

[SAT] What is the commercial unit of electrical energy consumed in Indian households?


(A)
Kilowatt-hour (kWh) or 1 'Unit'
(B)
Joule per second
(C)
Volt-Ampere
(D)
Coulomb
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Q2.

Directions: In the following question, a statement of Assertion (A) is followed by a statement of Reason (R). Choose the correct option:

Assertion (A): Alveoli in the human lungs are richly supplied with extensive capillary networks.

Reason (R): Dense capillary networks maximize the surface area and provide thin diffusion barriers for rapid gas exchange of $O_2$ and $CO_2$.


(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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2021 (593 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)
with
(C)
in
(D)
for
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Q2.
In Chemistry, examine the topic of Hybridization and molecular geometry of Methane ($CH_4$). Which statement is scientifically accurate?

(A)
sp hybridization with linear geometry
(B)
sp^2 hybridization with trigonal planar geometry
(C)
sp^3 hybridization with tetrahedral geometry and 109.5^\circ bond angles
(D)
dsp^2 hybridization with square planar geometry
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2020 (656 questions)

Q1.

കേരള പാഠാവലി (LSS / പ്രൈമറി തലം): 'സമാസങ്ങൾ (തത്പുരുഷൻ, ബഹുവ്രീഹി, ദ്വന്ദ്വൻ, കർമ്മധാരയൻ)' കവിത അല്ലെങ്കിൽ കഥ നൽകുന്ന സന്ദേശം എന്താണ്?


(A)
പ്രകൃതിസ്നേഹം, സത്യസന്ധത, കാരുണ്യം, മുതിർന്നവരോടുള്ള ആദരവ് (സമാസങ്ങൾ (തത്പുരുഷൻ, ബഹുവ്രീഹി, ദ്വന്ദ്വൻ, കർമ്മധാരയൻ))
(B)
മടിയും കാപട്യവും
(C)
തെറ്റായ പ്രവൃത്തികൾ
(D)
ഇവയിലൊന്നുമല്ല
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Q2.
What is 38 minus 22?

(A)
15
(B)
21
(C)
17
(D)
16
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2019 (593 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): Electric current in a conductor is treated as a scalar physical quantity.

Reason (R): Although electric current has both magnitude and direction, it does not obey the laws of vector addition.


(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): A convex mirror is commonly used as a driver's rear-view mirror in automobiles.

Reason (R): A convex mirror always forms an erect, virtual, and diminished image, providing a much wider field of view.


(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 (655 questions)

Q1.
In English Language and Grammar, identify the grammatically correct sentence or rule regarding Idiom meaning: 'Bite the bullet'.

(A)
To retreat from an impending danger
(B)
To eat something very hard
(C)
To shoot an accurate target
(D)
To face a difficult or unpleasant situation with courage and fortitude
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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 decreases due to shielding effect
(C)
Electronegativity first decreases then sharply increases
(D)
Electronegativity remains constant across representative elements
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2017 (580 questions)

Q1.
Regarding Malayalam (കേരള പാഠാവലി & മലയാള സാഹിത്യം - SSLC), which statement represents a core foundational principle of Importance of environmental conservation and biodiversity?

(A)
Maintaining ecological equilibrium, nutrient cycling, and climate regulation
(B)
Eliminating apex predators from natural habitats
(C)
Maximizing industrial waste output
(D)
Accelerating deforestation for urban sprawl
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Q2.
Regarding Malayalam (കേരള പാഠാവലി & മലയാള സാഹിത്യം - SSLC), 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)
Eliminating apex predators from natural habitats
(D)
Maintaining ecological equilibrium, nutrient cycling, and climate regulation
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2016 (597 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): A convex mirror is commonly used as a driver's rear-view mirror in automobiles.

Reason (R): A convex mirror always forms an erect, virtual, and diminished image, providing a much wider field of view.


(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): 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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2015 (646 questions)

Q1.
In Physics, consider the Nature and magnification of the image formed by a concave mirror when an object is placed at the center of curvature (C). Which statement correctly defines this principle?

(A)
Virtual, erect, and magnified
(B)
Real, inverted, and diminished
(C)
Virtual, erect, and diminished
(D)
Real, inverted, and equal in size to the object (magnification m = -1)
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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)
1 : 1 : 1 : 1
(B)
9 : 3 : 3 : 1
(C)
3 : 1 (Dominant to Recessive phenotype)
(D)
1 : 2 : 1
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