CISCE Board - Class 4 previous year questions (PYQ)

2026 (692 questions)

Q1.

In Biological Sciences, identify the accurate description regarding Process by which green plants release water vapor into the atmosphere primarily through stomata.

(A)

Transpiration, which drives sap ascent and cools plant tissues

(B)

Imbibition

(C)

Respiration

(D)

Guttation

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Q2.

What is the sum of 36 and 21?

(A)

56

(B)

57

(C)

67

(D)

58

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2025 (105 questions)

Q1.

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)

Secondary Sector (Manufacturing & Industry)

(B)

Quaternary Sector (Research & Information)

(C)

Primary Sector, directly dependent on exploitation of natural resources

(D)

Tertiary Sector (Services & Banking)

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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 had studied for her board examination.

(B)

She says that she was studying for her board examination.

(C)

She said that she is studying for her board examination.

(D)

She said that she was studying for her board examination.

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2024 (208 questions)

Q1.

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 shoot an accurate target

(D)

To face a difficult or unpleasant situation with courage and fortitude

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Q2.

Geography & Civics: What major geographic or constitutional feature is examined in 'Notice Writing and Descriptive Essays'?

(A)

Physical relief divisions, climate, or fundamental rights (Notice Writing and Descriptive Essays)

(B)

Total absence of constitutional law

(C)

Flat Earth assumption

(D)

None of these

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2023 (84 questions)

Q1.

In Physics, consider the Speed of electromagnetic waves in a vacuum according to Maxwell. Which statement correctly defines this principle?

(A)

c = \mu_0 \varepsilon_0

(B)

c = \sqrt{\mu_0 \varepsilon_0}

(C)

c = \frac{\mu_0}{\varepsilon_0}

(D)

c = \frac{1}{\sqrt{\mu_0 \varepsilon_0}} \approx 3 \times 10^8 \text{ m/s}

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Q2.

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)

Krishna River

(C)

Narmada River

(D)

Godavari River, originating from Trimbakeshwar near Nashik in Maharashtra

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2022 (98 questions)

Q1.

English Grammar & Reading: In the context of 'Our Natural Wealth: Forests, Wildlife and Soils', what is the grammatical function?

(A)

Noun, Pronoun, Adjective, Verb or Adverb (Our Natural Wealth: Forests, Wildlife and Soils)

(B)

Punctuation error

(C)

Syntactic flaw

(D)

None of these

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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 Momentum

(C)

Conservation of Magnetic Flux

(D)

Conservation of Charge

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2021 (101 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)

Godavari River, originating from Trimbakeshwar near Nashik in Maharashtra

(B)

Narmada River

(C)

Krishna River

(D)

Cauvery River

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Q2.

In Physics, consider the Nature and magnification of the image formed by a concave mirror when an object is placed at the center of curvature (C). Which statement correctly defines this principle?

(A)

Real, inverted, and equal in size to the object (magnification m = -1)

(B)

Virtual, erect, and diminished

(C)

Virtual, erect, and magnified

(D)

Real, inverted, and diminished

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2020 (96 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 says that she was studying for her board examination.

(B)

She said that she had studied for her board examination.

(C)

She said that she is studying for her board examination.

(D)

She said that she was studying for her board examination.

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Q2.

What is 40 minus 29?

(A)

11

(B)

10

(C)

16

(D)

12

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2019 (89 questions)

Q1.

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

(A)

Ninhydrin reagent

(B)

Lucas reagent

(C)

Neutral FeCl3 solution

(D)

Tollens' reagent (Ammoniacal Silver Nitrate) which gives a silver mirror with aldehydes

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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 are submitting the documentation.

(B)

Neither of the candidates have submitted the required documentation.

(C)

Neither of the candidates has submitted the required documentation.

(D)

Neither of the candidates were submitted documentation.

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2018 (87 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)

with

(D)

in

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Q2.

In Social Science / Indian Studies, identify the historically and geographically correct fact regarding Central Bank of India established in 1935 responsible for monetary policy and currency issuance.

(A)

Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)

(B)

NITI Aayog

(C)

State Bank of India (SBI)

(D)

Reserve Bank of India (RBI)

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2017 (71 questions)

Q1.

In Social Science / Indian Studies, identify the historically and geographically correct fact regarding Tropic of Cancer ($23^\circ 30' \text{ N}$) passes through how many Indian States.

(A)

7 States

(B)

8 States (Gujarat, Rajasthan, MP, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Tripura, Mizoram)

(C)

9 States

(D)

6 States

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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)

Quaternary Sector (Research & Information)

(B)

Secondary Sector (Manufacturing & Industry)

(C)

Tertiary Sector (Services & Banking)

(D)

Primary Sector, directly dependent on exploitation of natural resources

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2016 (107 questions)

Q1.

Calculate 9 × 7.

(A)

65

(B)

72

(C)

63

(D)

56

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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 had alerted the authorities earlier, the accident would have been prevented.

(B)

If they alerted the authorities earlier, the accident will be prevented.

(C)

If they have alerted the authorities, the accident would prevent.

(D)

If they would alert the authorities, the accident had been prevented.

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2015 (94 questions)

Q1.

In Physics, consider the Nature and magnification of the image formed by a concave mirror when an object is placed at the center of curvature (C). Which statement correctly defines this principle?

(A)

Virtual, erect, and diminished

(B)

Virtual, erect, and magnified

(C)

Real, inverted, and diminished

(D)

Real, inverted, and equal in size to the object (magnification m = -1)

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Q2.

In Social Science / Indian Studies, identify the historically and geographically correct fact regarding Central Bank of India established in 1935 responsible for monetary policy and currency issuance.

(A)

NITI Aayog

(B)

State Bank of India (SBI)

(C)

Reserve Bank of India (RBI)

(D)

Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)

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