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2026 (1206 questions)

Q1.

ആസിഡുകളും ആൽക്കലികളും (Acids & Alkalis - USS Standard): 'സസ്യങ്ങളിലെ വൈവിധ്യം' ലായനിയുടെ pH സ്വഭാവം എന്താണ്?


(A)
pH < 7 ആസിഡ്, pH = 7 നിർവീര്യം, pH > 7 ആൽക്കലി (സസ്യങ്ങളിലെ വൈവിധ്യം)
(B)
ആസിഡുകൾ ചുവന്ന ലിറ്റ്മസിനെ നീലയാക്കുന്നു
(C)
ആൽക്കലികൾക്ക് പുളിരുചിയാണ്
(D)
ഇവയിലൊന്നുമല്ല
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Q2.
Regarding Malayalam (കേരള പാഠാവലി), which statement represents a core foundational principle of Correct grammatical structure of affirmative sentences?

(A)
Verb + Subject + Object
(B)
Subject + Verb + Object in standard grammatical syntax
(C)
Object + Subject + Verb
(D)
Object + Verb + Subject
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2025 (180 questions)

Q1.
In Chemistry, examine the topic of Functional group present in all Carboxylic Acids. Which statement is scientifically accurate?

(A)
COOH (Carboxyl group composed of carbonyl and hydroxyl groups)
(B)
CHO (Formyl group)
(C)
CO- (Carbonyl ketone group)
(D)
OH (Alcoholic hydroxyl group)
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Q2.
Regarding Malayalam (കേരള പാഠാവലി), 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)
Allowing tax evasion under certain conditions
(C)
Mandating foreign citizenship upon majority
(D)
Fostering civic consciousness, preserving national integrity, and protecting the environment
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2024 (354 questions)

Q1.

പ്രകാശവും പ്രതിഫലനവും (Light & Reflection): 'ഭക്ഷണവും ആരോഗ്യവും (ജീവകങ്ങൾ, ധാതുക്കൾ)' പ്രതിഫലന നിയമം അല്ലെങ്കിൽ ദർപ്പണ സ്വഭാവം എന്താണ്?


(A)
പതനകോണും പ്രതിപതനകോണും തുല്യമാണ് ($\angle i = \angle r$); സമതല ദർപ്പണം മിഥ്യാ പ്രതിബിംബം നൽകുന്നു (ഭക്ഷണവും ആരോഗ്യവും (ജീവകങ്ങൾ, ധാതുക്കൾ))
(B)
പതനകോൺ പ്രതിപതനകോണിനേക്കാൾ വലുതാണ്
(C)
പ്രകാശം വളഞ്ഞ വഴിയിലൂടെ സഞ്ചരിക്കുന്നു
(D)
ഇവയിലൊന്നുമല്ല
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Q2.

പ്രകാശവും പ്രതിഫലനവും (Light & Reflection): 'പദാർത്ഥങ്ങളിലെ മാറ്റങ്ങൾ' പ്രതിഫലന നിയമം അല്ലെങ്കിൽ ദർപ്പണ സ്വഭാവം എന്താണ്?


(A)
പതനകോണും പ്രതിപതനകോണും തുല്യമാണ് ($\angle i = \angle r$); സമതല ദർപ്പണം മിഥ്യാ പ്രതിബിംബം നൽകുന്നു (പദാർത്ഥങ്ങളിലെ മാറ്റങ്ങൾ)
(B)
പതനകോൺ പ്രതിപതനകോണിനേക്കാൾ വലുതാണ്
(C)
പ്രകാശം വളഞ്ഞ വഴിയിലൂടെ സഞ്ചരിക്കുന്നു
(D)
ഇവയിലൊന്നുമല്ല
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2023 (338 questions)

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

(A)
Carotenoids
(B)
Phycobilin
(C)
Anthocyanin
(D)
Chlorophyll a
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Q2.
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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2022 (175 questions)

Q1.
Calculate 6 × 3.

(A)
15
(B)
20
(C)
24
(D)
18
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Q2.
In Biological Sciences, identify the accurate description regarding Valve located between the left atrium and left ventricle of the human heart.

(A)
Bicuspid (Mitral) valve, preventing backflow of oxygenated blood during ventricular systole
(B)
Tricuspid valve
(C)
Aortic semilunar valve
(D)
Pulmonary semilunar valve
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2021 (178 questions)

Q1.
In Chemistry, examine the topic of Functional group present in all Carboxylic Acids. Which statement is scientifically accurate?

(A)
CO- (Carbonyl ketone group)
(B)
CHO (Formyl group)
(C)
OH (Alcoholic hydroxyl group)
(D)
COOH (Carboxyl group composed of carbonyl and hydroxyl groups)
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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} = -\frac{N}{d\Phi_B/dt}
(B)
\mathcal{E} = N \Phi_B t
(C)
\mathcal{E} = N I R
(D)
\mathcal{E} = -N \frac{d\Phi_B}{dt}, where negative sign represents Lenz's Law
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2020 (174 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)
Respiration
(B)
Imbibition
(C)
Transpiration, which drives sap ascent and cools plant tissues
(D)
Guttation
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Q2.
Calculate 7 × 7.

(A)
42
(B)
49
(C)
56
(D)
51
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2019 (186 questions)

Q1.
In Physics, consider the Newton's second law of motion mathematical formulation. Which statement correctly defines this principle?

(A)
Force equals change in kinetic energy
(B)
Force equals mass divided by acceleration ($F = m/a$)
(C)
Force equals rate of change of linear momentum ($F = \frac{dp}{dt} = ma$)
(D)
Force equals momentum multiplied by velocity
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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 says that she was 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 said that she is studying for her board examination.
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2018 (174 questions)

Q1.

സമവാക്യങ്ങൾ (Equations - NMMS Prep): 'ഭിന്നസംഖ്യകളുടെ സങ്കലനവും വ്യവകലനവും' സമവാക്യത്തിലെ ചരത്തിന്റെ വില എത്രയാണ്?


(A)
പക്ഷാന്തരീകരണം വഴി കണ്ടെത്തുന്ന ശരിയായ മൂല്യം ($ഭിന്നസംഖ്യകളുടെ സങ്കലനവും വ്യവകലനവും$)
(B)
വില കണ്ടെത്താൻ കഴിയില്ല
(C)
അനന്തമായ തെറ്റായ ഉത്തരങ്ങൾ
(D)
ഇവയിലൊന്നുമല്ല
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Q2.
In Biological Sciences, identify the accurate description regarding Hormone secreted by beta cells of the Islets of Langerhans in the pancreas to lower blood glucose.

(A)
Glucagon, promoting glycogenolysis
(B)
Somatostatin, inhibiting digestive secretions
(C)
Insulin, which facilitates cellular glucose uptake and promotes glycogenesis
(D)
Epinephrine, triggering fight-or-flight response
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2017 (172 questions)

Q1.
In Physics, consider the Conservation principle underlying Kirchhoff's Junction Rule (Current Law). Which statement correctly defines this principle?

(A)
Conservation of Angular Momentum
(B)
Conservation of Energy
(C)
Conservation of Electric Charge ($\sum I_{\text{in}} = \sum I_{\text{out}}$)
(D)
Conservation of Linear Momentum
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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^3 hybridization with tetrahedral geometry and 109.5^\circ bond angles
(B)
dsp^2 hybridization with square planar geometry
(C)
sp^2 hybridization with trigonal planar geometry
(D)
sp hybridization with linear geometry
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2016 (172 questions)

Q1.
Regarding Malayalam (കേരള പാഠാവലി), which statement represents a core foundational principle of Role of fundamental duties in the constitutional civic framework?

(A)
Mandating foreign citizenship upon majority
(B)
Allowing tax evasion under certain conditions
(C)
Granting absolute immunity from civil laws
(D)
Fostering civic consciousness, preserving national integrity, and protecting the environment
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Q2.
In Physics, consider the Condition for Total Internal Reflection (TIR) to occur at an interface. Which statement correctly defines this principle?

(A)
Light must be monochromatic and linearly polarized
(B)
Light travels from rarer to denser medium with $i < i_c$
(C)
Angle of incidence must equal angle of refraction ($i = r$)
(D)
Light must travel from an optically denser to rarer medium and angle of incidence must exceed critical angle ($i > i_c$)
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2015 (180 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 said that she had studied for her board examination.
(B)
She says that she was studying for her board examination.
(C)
She said that she is studying for her board examination.
(D)
She said that she was studying for her board examination.
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Q2.
In Chemistry, examine the topic of Type of chemical bond formed by complete transfer of electrons between atoms of high electronegativity difference. Which statement is scientifically accurate?

(A)
Coordinate (Dative) Bond
(B)
Hydrogen Bond
(C)
Covalent Bond
(D)
Electrovalent (Ionic) Bond
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