Tamil Nadu Board - Class 5 previous year questions (PYQ)

2026 (1274 questions)

Q1.

What is the sum of 29 and 16?

(A)

45

(B)

46

(C)

55

(D)

44

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Q2.

Calculate 8 × 3.

(A)

21

(B)

26

(C)

24

(D)

32

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2025 (192 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)

to

(B)

in

(C)

with

(D)

for

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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 was constructed across the river by the government.

(B)

A new bridge has been constructed across the river by the government.

(C)

A new bridge is being constructed across the river by the government.

(D)

A new bridge had been constructed across the river by the government.

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2024 (322 questions)

Q1.

Disaster Safety: What is the primary safety protocol during 'Organ Systems (Digestive, Respiratory, Circulatory)' (cyclone, flood, or tsunami)?

(A)

Move to higher safe shelters, listen to warning bulletins, and switch off power mains (Organ Systems (Digestive, Respiratory, Circulatory))

(B)

Go to the seashore

(C)

Spread rumours

(D)

None of these

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Q2.

Calculate 10 × 9.

(A)

81

(B)

92

(C)

100

(D)

90

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2023 (297 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)

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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Q2.

Map Study: On the political map of Tamil Nadu, in which zone or district is 'Good Citizen and Moral Values' situated?

(A)

Northern, Western (Kongu), Central (Cauvery Delta), or Southern Tamil Nadu (Good Citizen and Moral Values)

(B)

Outside India

(C)

Without direction

(D)

None of these

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2022 (187 questions)

Q1.

In Chemistry, examine the topic of pH of a neutral aqueous solution at 25°C (298 K). Which statement is scientifically accurate?

(A)

pH = 1

(B)

pH = 7, where [H^+] = [OH^-] = 10^{-7} \text{ M}

(C)

pH = 14

(D)

pH = 0

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Q2.

What is the sum of 61 and 64?

(A)

126

(B)

125

(C)

124

(D)

135

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2021 (192 questions)

Q1.

Calculate 10 × 6.

(A)

62

(B)

54

(C)

60

(D)

70

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Q2.

Regarding Tamil (தமிழ்), which statement represents a core foundational principle of Correct grammatical structure of affirmative sentences?

(A)

Subject + Verb + Object in standard grammatical syntax

(B)

Object + Subject + Verb

(C)

Object + Verb + Subject

(D)

Verb + Subject + Object

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2020 (170 questions)

Q1.

In Physics, consider the SI unit of electric current and magnetic flux density. Which statement correctly defines this principle?

(A)

Coulomb (C) and Gauss (G)

(B)

Volt (V) and Weber (Wb)

(C)

Ampere (A) and Tesla (T)

(D)

Ohm (Ω) and Henry (H)

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Q2.

Regarding Tamil (தமிழ்), which statement represents a core foundational principle of Correct grammatical structure of affirmative sentences?

(A)

Verb + Subject + Object

(B)

Object + Verb + Subject

(C)

Subject + Verb + Object in standard grammatical syntax

(D)

Object + Subject + Verb

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2019 (170 questions)

Q1.

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 hybridization with linear geometry

(D)

sp^2 hybridization with trigonal planar geometry

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Q2.

In English Language and Grammar, identify the grammatically correct sentence or rule regarding Appropriate preposition: 'He was thoroughly accustomed _____ working under strict deadlines.'.

(A)

in

(B)

to

(C)

for

(D)

with

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2018 (219 questions)

Q1.

In Chemistry, examine the topic of Le Chatelier's Principle effect of increasing pressure on the equilibrium $N_2(g) + 3H_2(g) \rightleftharpoons 2NH_3(g)$. Which statement is scientifically accurate?

(A)

Equilibrium shifts to the right (forward direction) toward fewer moles of gas

(B)

Equilibrium shifts to the left toward more moles of gas

(C)

No effect on equilibrium position because temperature is constant

(D)

Equilibrium constant K increases

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Q2.

In English Language and Grammar, identify the grammatically correct sentence or rule regarding Appropriate preposition: 'He was thoroughly accustomed _____ working under strict deadlines.'.

(A)

in

(B)

with

(C)

for

(D)

to

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2017 (175 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)

to

(B)

for

(C)

in

(D)

with

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Q2.

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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2016 (185 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)

in

(B)

for

(C)

to

(D)

with

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Q2.

What is the sum of 57 and 15?

(A)

72

(B)

82

(C)

71

(D)

73

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2015 (193 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 = IR, where resistance remains constant at constant temperature

(B)

V = I^2 R

(C)

V = R / I

(D)

V = I / R

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Q2.

Calculate 9 × 7.

(A)

65

(B)

72

(C)

63

(D)

56

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