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2026 (692 questions)

Q1.
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 had studied for her board examination.
(B)
She says that she was studying for her board examination.
(C)
She said that she was studying for her board examination.
(D)
She said that she is studying for her board examination.
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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 had been 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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2025 (85 questions)

Q1.
In Physics, consider the Faraday's Law of Electromagnetic Induction equation. Which statement correctly defines this principle?

(A)
\mathcal{E} = -N \frac{d\Phi_B}{dt}, where negative sign represents Lenz's Law
(B)
\mathcal{E} = -\frac{N}{d\Phi_B/dt}
(C)
\mathcal{E} = N \Phi_B t
(D)
\mathcal{E} = N I R
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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 retreat from an impending danger
(B)
To eat something very hard
(C)
To face a difficult or unpleasant situation with courage and fortitude
(D)
To shoot an accurate target
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2024 (202 questions)

Q1.

Environmental Protection: What is the most effective approach for 'Living and Non-Living Characteristics'?

(A)
Afforestation, waste recycling and water conservation (Living and Non-Living Characteristics)
(B)
Indiscriminate plastic burning
(C)
Contaminating freshwater aquifers
(D)
None of these
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Q2.

English Grammar & Reading: In the context of 'India: Political Map, States and Capitals', what is the grammatical function?

(A)
Noun, Pronoun, Adjective, Verb or Adverb (India: Political Map, States and Capitals)
(B)
Punctuation error
(C)
Syntactic flaw
(D)
None of these
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2023 (96 questions)

Q1.
In Chemistry, examine the topic of Oxidation state of Manganese in Potassium Permanganate ($KMnO_4$). Which statement is scientifically accurate?

(A)
+7
(B)
+4
(C)
+2
(D)
+6
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Q2.
In Chemistry, examine the topic of Avogadro's number and definition of one mole of a substance. Which statement is scientifically accurate?

(A)
602 \times 10^{-19} particles
(B)
6.022 \times 10^{23} elementary entities (atoms, molecules, or ions)
(C)
6.022 \times 10^{22} particles
(D)
011 \times 10^{23} particles
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2022 (116 questions)

Q1.

Elementary Science: What core biological or physical concept is examined in 'Birds: Beaks, Claws, Feathers and Nests'?

(A)
Empirical scientific fact aligned with nature (Birds: Beaks, Claws, Feathers and Nests)
(B)
Unverified superstition
(C)
Contradiction of physics
(D)
None of these
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Q2.
Calculate 11 × 4.

(A)
46
(B)
44
(C)
40
(D)
55
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2021 (92 questions)

Q1.
In Chemistry, examine the topic of Reagent used to distinguish between aldehydes and ketones. Which statement is scientifically accurate?

(A)
Neutral FeCl3 solution
(B)
Ninhydrin reagent
(C)
Tollens' reagent (Ammoniacal Silver Nitrate) which gives a silver mirror with aldehydes
(D)
Lucas reagent
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Q2.
In Chemistry, examine the topic of Gas evolved when active metals like Zinc react with dilute Hydrochloric acid. Which statement is scientifically accurate?

(A)
Chlorine gas (Cl2)
(B)
Carbon dioxide gas (CO2)
(C)
Oxygen gas (O2)
(D)
Hydrogen gas (H2), which burns with a characteristic 'pop' sound
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2020 (106 questions)

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

(A)
Lysosomes, digesting cellular debris
(B)
Ribosomes, synthesizing proteins
(C)
Mitochondria, containing enzymes for the Krebs cycle and oxidative phosphorylation
(D)
Golgi apparatus, packaging lipids
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Q2.
What is 21 minus 20?

(A)
1
(B)
2
(C)
6
(D)
0
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2019 (91 questions)

Q1.
In Social Science / Indian Studies, identify the historically and geographically correct fact regarding Soil type predominantly found in the Deccan Plateau trap region, ideal for cultivating cotton.

(A)
Laterite Soil
(B)
Black Soil (Regur Soil), rich in clayey material, lime, and moisture retention capacity
(C)
Red and Yellow Soil
(D)
Alluvial Soil
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Q2.
In Social Science / Indian Studies, identify the historically and geographically correct fact regarding Sector of the Indian economy that includes agriculture, dairy, fishing, and forestry.

(A)
Primary Sector, directly dependent on exploitation of natural resources
(B)
Quaternary Sector (Research & Information)
(C)
Secondary Sector (Manufacturing & Industry)
(D)
Tertiary Sector (Services & Banking)
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2018 (84 questions)

Q1.
In Social Science / Indian Studies, identify the historically and geographically correct fact regarding Fundamental Rights in the Indian Constitution are enshrined in which Part.

(A)
Part IV (Directive Principles of State Policy)
(B)
Part II (Citizenship)
(C)
Part IVA (Fundamental Duties)
(D)
Part III (Articles 12 to 35)
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Q2.

Ecology & Adaptation: How do desert or aquatic organisms adapt in 'Birds: Beaks, Claws, Feathers and Nests'?

(A)
Morphological and physiological modifications conserving water or aiding buoyancy (Birds: Beaks, Claws, Feathers and Nests)
(B)
Loss of all survival organs
(C)
Sudden extinction
(D)
None of these
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2017 (87 questions)

Q1.
In Social Science / Indian Studies, identify the historically and geographically correct fact regarding Year of the historic Dandi March (Salt Satyagraha) led by Mahatma Gandhi.

(A)
1930 (commenced from Sabarmati Ashram on March 12, 1930)
(B)
1942 (Quit India Movement)
(C)
1919 (Rowlatt Satyagraha)
(D)
1920 (Non-Cooperation Movement)
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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)
for
(B)
with
(C)
in
(D)
to
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2016 (109 questions)

Q1.
What is 46 minus 20?

(A)
26
(B)
31
(C)
27
(D)
25
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Q2.
What is the sum of 81 and 11?

(A)
92
(B)
93
(C)
91
(D)
102
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2015 (81 questions)

Q1.
In Social Science / Indian Studies, identify the historically and geographically correct fact regarding Longest river in Peninsular India, often called the 'Dakshin Ganga'.

(A)
Cauvery River
(B)
Godavari River, originating from Trimbakeshwar near Nashik in Maharashtra
(C)
Krishna River
(D)
Narmada River
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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)
9 : 3 : 3 : 1
(B)
1 : 1 : 1 : 1
(C)
1 : 2 : 1
(D)
3 : 1 (Dominant to Recessive phenotype)
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