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2026 (1270 questions)

Q1.
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 have submitted the required documentation.
(B)
Neither of the candidates has submitted the required documentation.
(C)
Neither of the candidates are submitting the documentation.
(D)
Neither of the candidates were submitted documentation.
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Q2.
In English Language and Grammar, identify the grammatically correct sentence or rule regarding Conditional Clause Type 3 structure for hypothetical past situations.

(A)
If they alerted the authorities earlier, the accident will be prevented.
(B)
If they have alerted the authorities, the accident would prevent.
(C)
If they had alerted the authorities earlier, the accident would have been prevented.
(D)
If they would alert the authorities, the accident had been prevented.
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2025 (203 questions)

Q1.
Regarding Tamil (தமிழ்), which statement represents a core foundational principle of Importance of environmental conservation and biodiversity?

(A)
Maximizing industrial waste output
(B)
Maintaining ecological equilibrium, nutrient cycling, and climate regulation
(C)
Eliminating apex predators from natural habitats
(D)
Accelerating deforestation for urban sprawl
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Q2.
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 has been constructed across the river by the government.
(C)
A new bridge was constructed across the river by the government.
(D)
A new bridge is being constructed across the river by the government.
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2024 (314 questions)

Q1.
What is 51 minus 27?

(A)
29
(B)
24
(C)
23
(D)
25
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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 says that she was studying for her board examination.
(C)
She said that she had studied for her board examination.
(D)
She said that she was studying for her board examination.
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2023 (315 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 / R
(B)
V = R / I
(C)
V = I^2 R
(D)
V = IR, where resistance remains constant at constant temperature
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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 = I^2 R
(D)
V = IR, where resistance remains constant at constant temperature
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2022 (151 questions)

Q1.
In Biological Sciences, identify the accurate description regarding Structural and functional filtration unit of the human kidney.

(A)
Nephron, consisting of glomerulus, Bowman's capsule, and renal tubule
(B)
Hepatic lobule
(C)
Neuron
(D)
Alveolus
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Q2.
Calculate 9 × 7.

(A)
65
(B)
72
(C)
63
(D)
56
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2021 (187 questions)

Q1.
In Physics, consider the Relationship between focal length $f$ and radius of curvature $R$ for spherical mirrors. Which statement correctly defines this principle?

(A)
f = \frac{1}{R}
(B)
f = R^2
(C)
f = \frac{R}{2}
(D)
f = 2R
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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 eat something very hard
(B)
To retreat from an impending danger
(C)
To face a difficult or unpleasant situation with courage and fortitude
(D)
To shoot an accurate target
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2020 (187 questions)

Q1.
What is 99 minus 86?

(A)
13
(B)
14
(C)
12
(D)
18
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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)
Phloem (sieve tubes and companion cells)
(B)
Cambium (meristematic tissue)
(C)
Collenchyma (supporting tissue)
(D)
Xylem (composed of tracheids, vessels, xylem parenchyma, and xylem fibres)
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2019 (171 questions)

Q1.

Practical Money & Measurements: How do you calculate balance or conversion in 'Large Numbers (up to 10,000)'?


(A)
Subtract expenses from total budget with correct standard units ($₹$, $m$, $kg$, $L$) (Large Numbers (up to 10,000))
(B)
Multiply random numbers
(C)
Omit units completely
(D)
None of these
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Q2.

Water and Atmosphere: What is the most effective water conservation technique in 'Grammar: Pronouns, Conjunctions, Prepositions'?


(A)
Rainwater harvesting (RWH) and traditional tanks (Eris) (Grammar: Pronouns, Conjunctions, Prepositions)
(B)
Wasting water
(C)
Dumping waste
(D)
None of these
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2018 (196 questions)

Q1.
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 travel from an optically denser to rarer medium and angle of incidence must exceed critical angle ($i > i_c$)
(C)
Angle of incidence must equal angle of refraction ($i = r$)
(D)
Light must be monochromatic and linearly polarized
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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 were submitted documentation.
(B)
Neither of the candidates are submitting the documentation.
(C)
Neither of the candidates have submitted the required documentation.
(D)
Neither of the candidates has submitted the required documentation.
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2017 (183 questions)

Q1.
In Chemistry, examine the topic of Gas evolved when active metals like Zinc react with dilute Hydrochloric acid. Which statement is scientifically accurate?

(A)
Oxygen gas (O2)
(B)
Chlorine gas (Cl2)
(C)
Carbon dioxide gas (CO2)
(D)
Hydrogen gas (H2), which burns with a characteristic 'pop' sound
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Q2.

Living World: What is the key adaptive feature of plants or animals in 'Basic Science in Everyday Life'?


(A)
Natural adaptations for food, habitat, and survival (Basic Science in Everyday Life)
(B)
Behaving like non-living matter
(C)
No respiration
(D)
None of these
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2016 (176 questions)

Q1.

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


(A)
Rainwater harvesting (RWH) and traditional tanks (Eris) (Air and Atmosphere)
(B)
Wasting water
(C)
Dumping waste
(D)
None of these
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Q2.
In Biological Sciences, identify the accurate description regarding Primary photosynthetic pigment responsible for absorbing blue and red light wavelengths.

(A)
Carotenoids
(B)
Anthocyanin
(C)
Phycobilin
(D)
Chlorophyll a
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2015 (191 questions)

Q1.
Regarding Tamil (தமிழ்), 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)
Fostering civic consciousness, preserving national integrity, and protecting the environment
(C)
Mandating foreign citizenship upon majority
(D)
Allowing tax evasion under certain conditions
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Q2.
Regarding Tamil (தமிழ்), which statement represents a core foundational principle of Role of fundamental duties in the constitutional civic framework?

(A)
Allowing tax evasion under certain conditions
(B)
Fostering civic consciousness, preserving national integrity, and protecting the environment
(C)
Granting absolute immunity from civil laws
(D)
Mandating foreign citizenship upon majority
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