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2026 (3664 questions)

Q1.
In an Arithmetic Progression (AP) with first term $a = 8$ and common difference $d = 3$, what is the 17-th term ($a_{17}$)?

(A)
59
(B)
56
(C)
59
(D)
53
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Q2.

Refer to the Case Study 'Case Study: Optical Fibers and Total Internal Reflection in Medical Endoscopy' to answer:

In clinical medicine, why are coherent fiber bundles used in flexible endoscopes rather than non-coherent bundles?


(A)
Coherent bundles maintain identical relative spatial positions of fibers at both ends, faithfully preserving image fidelity
(B)
Coherent bundles transmit high-frequency X-rays through opaque bone
(C)
Coherent bundles are rigid and resist mechanical bending
(D)
Coherent bundles eliminate the need for external light sources
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2025 (539 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): Diamond sparkles brilliantly with internal radiance.

Reason (R): Total internal reflection of light occurs inside diamond because its critical angle is exceptionally small (approximately 24.4°).


(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): The square root of 2 ($\sqrt{2}$) is an irrational real number.

Reason (R): The square root of any positive prime integer is an irrational number.


(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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2024 (804 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)
Transpiration, which drives sap ascent and cools plant tissues
(B)
Guttation
(C)
Imbibition
(D)
Respiration
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Q2.
In Chemistry, examine the topic of pH of a neutral aqueous solution at 25°C (298 K). Which statement is scientifically accurate?

(A)
pH = 14
(B)
pH = 1
(C)
pH = 0
(D)
pH = 7, where [H^+] = [OH^-] = 10^{-7} \text{ M}
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2023 (843 questions)

Q1.

വാക്യശുദ്ധീകരണം (SSLC പരീക്ഷ): 'ഭാരതീയ തത്വചിന്ത' വാക്യത്തിലെ വ്യാകരണപരമായ തെറ്റ് തിരുത്തിയ ശരിയായ രൂപം ഏതാണ്?


(A)
കർത്താവ്, കർമ്മം, ക്രിയ എന്നിവയുടെ പൊരുത്തമുള്ള ശുദ്ധരൂപം (ഭാരതീയ തത്വചിന്ത)
(B)
അർത്ഥഭംഗം വന്ന രൂപം
(C)
തെറ്റായ പദപ്രയോഗം
(D)
ഇവയിലൊന്നുമല്ല
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Q2.

വാക്യശുദ്ധീകരണം (SSLC പരീക്ഷ): 'ഭാരതീയ തത്വചിന്ത' വാക്യത്തിലെ വ്യാകരണപരമായ തെറ്റ് തിരുത്തിയ ശരിയായ രൂപം ഏതാണ്?


(A)
കർത്താവ്, കർമ്മം, ക്രിയ എന്നിവയുടെ പൊരുത്തമുള്ള ശുദ്ധരൂപം (ഭാരതീയ തത്വചിന്ത)
(B)
അർത്ഥഭംഗം വന്ന രൂപം
(C)
തെറ്റായ പദപ്രയോഗം
(D)
ഇവയിലൊന്നുമല്ല
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2022 (512 questions)

Q1.

Refer to the Case Study 'Case Study: Hazardous Enterprise and Supreme Court Doctrine of Absolute Liability' to answer:

What is the crucial legal distinction between the English rule of 'Strict Liability' and Indian 'Absolute Liability'?


(A)
Absolute Liability admits of no statutory exceptions whatsoever (such as Act of God, third-party act, or consent)
(B)
Absolute liability applies only to government-owned public sector enterprises
(C)
Strict liability requires proof of criminal mens rea while absolute liability does not
(D)
Absolute liability caps total damage compensation at 1 lakh rupees
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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): Addition of a non-volatile solute lowers the freezing point of a solvent.

Reason (R): Solute molecules reduce the equilibrium vapor pressure of the solution according to Raoult's Law.


(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 (504 questions)

Q1.
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 \frac{d\Phi_B}{dt}, where negative sign represents Lenz's Law
(D)
\mathcal{E} = N I R
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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)
Electrovalent (Ionic) Bond
(B)
Covalent Bond
(C)
Hydrogen Bond
(D)
Coordinate (Dative) Bond
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2020 (519 questions)

Q1.

Poetic Devices and Appreciation: Identify the figure of speech in 'On Killing a Tree':


(A)
Personification, Metaphor, Simile, Alliteration, or Imagery (On Killing a Tree)
(B)
No figure of speech
(C)
Prose syntax only
(D)
None of the above
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Q2.

Reported Speech (SSLC Exam): Transform the sentence in 'On Killing a Tree' into reported speech:


(A)
Accurate transformation of tenses, pronouns, and time adverbs with appropriate reporting verb (On Killing a Tree)
(B)
Direct quotes retained
(C)
Subject after auxiliary verb
(D)
None of the above
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2019 (504 questions)

Q1.

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

Which of the following is a major industrial application of the chlorine gas generated by the chlor-alkali process?


(A)
Manufacture of polyvinyl chloride (PVC), bleaching powder, and municipal water disinfection
(B)
Production of ammonia fertilizer via the Haber process
(C)
Margarine hydrogenation from vegetable oils
(D)
Rocket propulsion as cryogenic liquid fuel
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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 (481 questions)

Q1.
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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Q2.
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 = \frac{h}{2mv^2}
(C)
\lambda = \frac{mv}{h}
(D)
\lambda = hp
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2017 (516 questions)

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

(A)
Maintaining ecological equilibrium, nutrient cycling, and climate regulation
(B)
Accelerating deforestation for urban sprawl
(C)
Maximizing industrial waste output
(D)
Eliminating apex predators from natural habitats
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Q2.
In Physics, consider the Speed of electromagnetic waves in a vacuum according to Maxwell. Which statement correctly defines this principle?

(A)
c = \frac{1}{\sqrt{\mu_0 \varepsilon_0}} \approx 3 \times 10^8 \text{ m/s}
(B)
c = \mu_0 \varepsilon_0
(C)
c = \sqrt{\mu_0 \varepsilon_0}
(D)
c = \frac{\mu_0}{\varepsilon_0}
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2016 (524 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.
In English Language and Grammar, identify the grammatically correct sentence or rule regarding Idiom meaning: 'Bite the bullet'.

(A)
To shoot an accurate target
(B)
To retreat from an impending danger
(C)
To eat something very hard
(D)
To face a difficult or unpleasant situation with courage and fortitude
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2015 (491 questions)

Q1.
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)
Insulin, which facilitates cellular glucose uptake and promotes glycogenesis
(B)
Glucagon, promoting glycogenolysis
(C)
Epinephrine, triggering fight-or-flight response
(D)
Somatostatin, inhibiting digestive secretions
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Q2.
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 are submitting the documentation.
(B)
Neither of the candidates has submitted the required documentation.
(C)
Neither of the candidates were submitted documentation.
(D)
Neither of the candidates have submitted the required documentation.
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