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Tamil Nadu Board - Class 11 (Higher Secondary +1) previous year questions (PYQ)

4,004 previous year Tamil Nadu Board - Class 11 (Higher Secondary +1) questions, grouped by year, with answers and solutions.

2026 (1208 questions)

Q1.
What is the sum of 60 and 90?

(A)
149
(B)
151
(C)
160
(D)
150
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Q2.
Calculate 12 × 9.

(A)
99
(B)
120
(C)
110
(D)
108
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2025 (199 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): Noble gases possess positive or zero electron gain enthalpy.

Reason (R): Noble gases have completely filled stable electronic valence shell configurations ($ns^2 np^6$).


(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.

Map Study: On the political map of Tamil Nadu, in which zone or district is 'Solutions' situated?


(A)
Northern, Western (Kongu), Central (Cauvery Delta), or Southern Tamil Nadu (Solutions)
(B)
Outside India
(C)
Without direction
(D)
None of these
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2024 (513 questions)

Q1.

Higher Academic Core: In advanced conceptual study of 'Quantum Mechanical Model of Atom' in Inorganic & Physical Chemistry, which foundational mechanism is universally verified?

(A)

Empirically validated biological, physical, or social dynamics following standard scientific methodology (Quantum Mechanical Model of Atom)

(B)

Unsubstantiated speculative claims lacking experimental replication or peer verification

(C)

Deterministic models that reject thermodynamic entropy and stochastic variance

(D)

Isolated observations taken under non-standard uncontrolled environmental extremes

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Q2.

Advanced Research & Methodology: In scholarly analysis of 'Periodic Classification of Elements', which methodological approach ensures reproducibility and minimizes systematic bias?

(A)

Controlled multi-factorial experimental design with blinded statistical validation (Periodic Classification of Elements)

(B)

Post-hoc selective data reporting highlighting only conforming sample sets

(C)

Uncalibrated qualitative impressions without standardized measurement criteria

(D)

Extrapolating microscopic laboratory observations directly to macro ecosystems without validation

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2023 (443 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 first decreases then sharply increases
(B)
Electronegativity increases due to increase in effective nuclear charge ($Z_{\text{eff}}$) and decrease in atomic radius
(C)
Electronegativity remains constant across representative elements
(D)
Electronegativity decreases due to shielding effect
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Q2.
In Physics, consider the Conservation principle underlying Kirchhoff's Loop Rule (Voltage Law). Which statement correctly defines this principle?

(A)
Conservation of Energy ($\sum \Delta V = 0$ in any closed loop)
(B)
Conservation of Charge
(C)
Conservation of Magnetic Flux
(D)
Conservation of Momentum
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2022 (191 questions)

Q1.
Calculate 4 × 5.

(A)
22
(B)
20
(C)
15
(D)
24
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Q2.

Living World: What is the key adaptive feature of plants or animals in 'Human Physiology (Digestion, Respiration, Circulation, Excretion, Locomotion)'?


(A)
Natural adaptations for food, habitat, and survival (Human Physiology (Digestion, Respiration, Circulation, Excretion, Locomotion))
(B)
Behaving like non-living matter
(C)
No respiration
(D)
None of these
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2021 (198 questions)

Q1.
In Chemistry, examine the topic of Avogadro's number and definition of one mole of a substance. Which statement is scientifically accurate?

(A)
6.022 \times 10^{23} elementary entities (atoms, molecules, or ions)
(B)
011 \times 10^{23} particles
(C)
6.022 \times 10^{22} particles
(D)
602 \times 10^{-19} particles
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Q2.
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)
Collenchyma (supporting tissue)
(B)
Phloem (sieve tubes and companion cells)
(C)
Cambium (meristematic tissue)
(D)
Xylem (composed of tracheids, vessels, xylem parenchyma, and xylem fibres)
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2020 (216 questions)

Q1.
What is the sum of 37 and 90?

(A)
137
(B)
128
(C)
127
(D)
126
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Q2.
In Physics, consider the Ohm's Law relationship between voltage $V$, current $I$, and resistance $R$. Which statement correctly defines this principle?

(A)
V = R / I
(B)
V = I / R
(C)
V = IR, where resistance remains constant at constant temperature
(D)
V = I^2 R
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2019 (207 questions)

Q1.
In Physics, consider the Ohm's Law relationship between voltage $V$, current $I$, and resistance $R$. Which statement correctly defines this principle?

(A)
V = I^2 R
(B)
V = IR, where resistance remains constant at constant temperature
(C)
V = I / R
(D)
V = R / I
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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)
Electrovalent (Ionic) Bond
(D)
Covalent Bond
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2018 (204 questions)

Q1.

Environmental Studies / Science: How is 'Solutions' connected to our daily life and ecosystem?


(A)
Conservation of natural resources and environmental hygiene (Solutions)
(B)
Increasing pollution
(C)
No connection
(D)
None of these
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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)
sp hybridization with linear geometry
(C)
dsp^2 hybridization with square planar geometry
(D)
sp^2 hybridization with trigonal planar geometry
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2017 (194 questions)

Q1.
In Biological Sciences, identify the accurate description regarding Valve located between the left atrium and left ventricle of the human heart.

(A)
Tricuspid valve
(B)
Bicuspid (Mitral) valve, preventing backflow of oxygenated blood during ventricular systole
(C)
Pulmonary semilunar valve
(D)
Aortic semilunar valve
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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)
3 : 1 (Dominant to Recessive phenotype)
(C)
1 : 2 : 1
(D)
9 : 3 : 3 : 1
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2016 (223 questions)

Q1.

Water and Atmosphere: What is the most effective water conservation technique in 'Kingdom Animalia'?


(A)
Rainwater harvesting (RWH) and traditional tanks (Eris) (Kingdom Animalia)
(B)
Wasting water
(C)
Dumping waste
(D)
None of these
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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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2015 (208 questions)

Q1.
In Biological Sciences, identify the accurate description regarding Powerhouse of the eukaryotic cell responsible for cellular respiration and ATP synthesis.

(A)
Mitochondria, containing enzymes for the Krebs cycle and oxidative phosphorylation
(B)
Lysosomes, digesting cellular debris
(C)
Golgi apparatus, packaging lipids
(D)
Ribosomes, synthesizing proteins
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Q2.

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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