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2026 (2742 questions)

Q1.
Calculate 9 × 8.

(A)
64
(B)
72
(C)
81
(D)
74
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Q2.
What is the sum of 73 and 23?

(A)
97
(B)
106
(C)
96
(D)
95
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2025 (809 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)
for
(B)
in
(C)
with
(D)
to
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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 (1322 questions)

Q1.
In Business Studies and Accountancy, what is the core principle governing Four Ps of the traditional Marketing Mix formulated by E. Jerome McCarthy?

(A)
Package, Position, Profit, and Policy
(B)
Product, Price, Place, and Promotion
(C)
People, Process, Physical Evidence, and Performance
(D)
Production, Planning, Purchasing, and Publicity
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Q2.
In Business Studies and Accountancy, what is the core principle governing Accounting equation that forms the basis of the Balance Sheet?

(A)
Liabilities = Assets + Capital
(B)
Assets = Liabilities - Capital
(C)
Capital = Assets + Liabilities
(D)
Assets = Liabilities + Owner's Equity (Capital)
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2023 (803 questions)

Q1.

My English Book (Class 1-5): What is the central theme of 'ବିନିମୟ ବିଲ୍ (Bills of Exchange)'?


(A)
Kindness, nature appreciation and polite communication (ବିନିମୟ ବିଲ୍ (Bills of Exchange))
(B)
Anger and fight
(C)
Neglect
(D)
None of these
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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 travels from rarer to denser medium with $i < i_c$
(B)
Light must be monochromatic and linearly polarized
(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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2022 (816 questions)

Q1.
Regarding Odia (ସାହିତ୍ୟ ଜ୍ୟୋତି - ଏକାଦଶ ଶ୍ରେଣୀ), which statement represents a core foundational principle of Correct grammatical structure of affirmative sentences?

(A)
Object + Subject + Verb
(B)
Subject + Verb + Object in standard grammatical syntax
(C)
Verb + Subject + Object
(D)
Object + Verb + Subject
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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): Plant stomata close rapidly under severe soil moisture deficit and drought stress.

Reason (R): Abscisic acid (ABA) synthesized during drought induces potassium and anion efflux from guard cells, causing loss of turgor pressure.


(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 (815 questions)

Q1.
In Business Studies and Accountancy, what is the core principle governing Accounting equation that forms the basis of the Balance Sheet?

(A)
Assets = Liabilities - Capital
(B)
Liabilities = Assets + Capital
(C)
Assets = Liabilities + Owner's Equity (Capital)
(D)
Capital = Assets + Liabilities
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Q2.
In Business Studies and Accountancy, what is the core principle governing Golden rule of accounting for Nominal Accounts (Expenses, Losses, Incomes, Gains)?

(A)
Debit what comes in, Credit what goes out
(B)
Debit all expenses and losses, Credit all incomes and gains
(C)
Debit all assets, Credit all liabilities
(D)
Debit the receiver, Credit the giver
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2020 (854 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 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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Q2.
Regarding Odia (ସାହିତ୍ୟ ଜ୍ୟୋତି - ଏକାଦଶ ଶ୍ରେଣୀ), 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 (817 questions)

Q1.

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

Assertion (A): Vegetative propagation is widely practiced for growing sugarcane, banana, rose, and jasmine.

Reason (R): Plants raised by vegetative reproduction can bear flowers and fruits earlier than those produced from seeds and retain parent genetic traits.


(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 electrical conductivity of an intrinsic semiconductor increases with rise in temperature.

Reason (R): With increase in temperature, covalent bonds rupture, generating additional free conduction electrons and mobile holes.


(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 (813 questions)

Q1.
What is the sum of 34 and 21?

(A)
56
(B)
54
(C)
65
(D)
55
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Q2.

ଆମ ପରିବେଶ (ଓଡ଼ିଶା ପ୍ରାଥମିକ ବିଜ୍ଞାନ): 'ଗତିର ନିୟମ (Laws of Motion)' ଆମ ପରିବେଶ ପାଇଁ କାହିଁକି ଆବଶ୍ୟକ?


(A)
ପରିବେଶ ସନ୍ତୁଳନ ଓ ଜୀବଧାରଣ ପାଇଁ ଅପରିହାର୍ଯ୍ୟ (ଗତିର ନିୟମ (Laws of Motion))
(B)
ପରିବେଶ ପ୍ରଦୂଷଣକାରୀ
(C)
ଅନାବଶ୍ୟକ ତତ୍ତ୍ୱ
(D)
ଏଥିମଧ୍ୟରୁ କୌଣସିଟି ନୁହେଁ
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2017 (834 questions)

Q1.
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 remains constant across representative elements
(C)
Electronegativity decreases due to shielding effect
(D)
Electronegativity first decreases then sharply increases
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Q2.
In Chemistry, examine the topic of Catalyst used in the Haber-Bosch process for industrial synthesis of Ammonia ($N_2 + 3H_2 \rightleftharpoons 2NH_3$). Which statement is scientifically accurate?

(A)
Vanadium pentoxide (V2O5)
(B)
Platinum gauze (Pt)
(C)
Nickel (Ni) in Raney form
(D)
Finely divided Iron (Fe) with Molybdenum (Mo) or K2O/Al2O3 as promoter
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2016 (833 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): Heavy water ($D_2O$) is utilized as a moderator in thermal nuclear power reactors.

Reason (R): Deuterium nuclei slow down energetic fission neutrons through elastic collisions without substantial parasitic neutron absorption.


(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 concave mirror can form both real inverted images and virtual erect images.

Reason (R): When an object is placed between the pole and focus of a concave mirror, it forms an erect, magnified, virtual image.


(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 (872 questions)

Q1.
In Biological Sciences, identify the accurate description regarding Vascular plant tissue responsible for unidirectional transport of water and dissolved minerals from roots to leaves.

(A)
Cambium (meristematic tissue)
(B)
Xylem (composed of tracheids, vessels, xylem parenchyma, and xylem fibres)
(C)
Phloem (sieve tubes and companion cells)
(D)
Collenchyma (supporting tissue)
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Q2.
In Business Studies and Accountancy, what is the core principle governing Depreciation method where a constant percentage is written off each year on the diminishing book value?

(A)
Sinking Fund Method
(B)
Written Down Value (WDV) / Reducing Balance Method
(C)
Annuity Method
(D)
Straight Line Method (SLM)
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