CISCE Board - Class 5 previous year questions (PYQ)

2026 (692 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 has submitted the required 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 were submitted documentation.

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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 face a difficult or unpleasant situation with courage and fortitude

(C)

To shoot an accurate target

(D)

To eat something very hard

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2025 (92 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)

Black Soil (Regur Soil), rich in clayey material, lime, and moisture retention capacity

(B)

Alluvial Soil

(C)

Red and Yellow Soil

(D)

Laterite Soil

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Q2.

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)

9 States

(B)

6 States

(C)

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

(D)

7 States

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2024 (201 questions)

Q1.

Plant Life & Photosynthesis: In 'Simple Machines: Lever, Pulley, Wheel & Axle, Inclined Plane', what essential ingredients do green leaves utilize?

(A)

Sunlight, chlorophyll, carbon dioxide and water (Simple Machines: Lever, Pulley, Wheel & Axle, Inclined Plane)

(B)

Darkness and toxic pollutants

(C)

Pure nitrogen only

(D)

None of these

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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 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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2023 (108 questions)

Q1.

In Social Science / Indian Studies, identify the historically and geographically correct fact regarding Article of the Indian Constitution known as the 'Heart and Soul of the Constitution' (Right to Constitutional Remedies).

(A)

Article 32, empowering citizens to approach the Supreme Court via writs (Habeas Corpus, Mandamus, etc.)

(B)

Article 21 (Protection of Life and Personal Liberty)

(C)

Article 14 (Equality before Law)

(D)

Article 19 (Right to Freedom)

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Q2.

In Social Science / Indian Studies, identify the historically and geographically correct fact regarding Article of the Indian Constitution known as the 'Heart and Soul of the Constitution' (Right to Constitutional Remedies).

(A)

Article 14 (Equality before Law)

(B)

Article 32, empowering citizens to approach the Supreme Court via writs (Habeas Corpus, Mandamus, etc.)

(C)

Article 19 (Right to Freedom)

(D)

Article 21 (Protection of Life and Personal Liberty)

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2022 (107 questions)

Q1.

What is the sum of 39 and 87?

(A)

127

(B)

126

(C)

125

(D)

136

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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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2021 (103 questions)

Q1.

In Social Science / Indian Studies, identify the historically and geographically correct fact regarding Highest peak in India located in the Karakoram range.

(A)

Kanchenjunga (8,586 m)

(B)

K2 (Mount Godwin-Austen, 8,611 m)

(C)

Kamet (7,756 m)

(D)

Nanda Devi (7,816 m)

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Q2.

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)

9 States

(B)

6 States

(C)

7 States

(D)

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

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2020 (97 questions)

Q1.

Calculate 4 × 4.

(A)

20

(B)

12

(C)

16

(D)

18

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Q2.

What is the sum of 40 and 44?

(A)

94

(B)

84

(C)

83

(D)

85

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2019 (81 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)

6 States

(B)

9 States

(C)

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

(D)

7 States

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Q2.

In Physics, consider the Phenomenon responsible for the twinkling of stars in the night sky. Which statement correctly defines this principle?

(A)

Diffraction of light by interstellar dust

(B)

Total internal reflection inside clouds

(C)

Atmospheric refraction of starlight through turbulent air layers of varying refractive indices

(D)

Dispersion of light by water droplets

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2018 (121 questions)

Q1.

In Social Science / Indian Studies, identify the historically and geographically correct fact regarding Highest peak in India located in the Karakoram range.

(A)

K2 (Mount Godwin-Austen, 8,611 m)

(B)

Kanchenjunga (8,586 m)

(C)

Nanda Devi (7,816 m)

(D)

Kamet (7,756 m)

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Q2.

In Physics, consider the Work-Energy Theorem statement for a particle. Which statement correctly defines this principle?

(A)

Work done is always zero under variable forces

(B)

Work done equals change in potential energy only

(C)

Work done equals rate of change of momentum

(D)

Work done by all forces acting on a particle equals the change in its kinetic energy ($W = \Delta K$)

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2017 (81 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)

6 States

(C)

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

(D)

9 States

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Q2.

In Social Science / Indian Studies, identify the historically and geographically correct fact regarding Article of the Indian Constitution known as the 'Heart and Soul of the Constitution' (Right to Constitutional Remedies).

(A)

Article 19 (Right to Freedom)

(B)

Article 14 (Equality before Law)

(C)

Article 32, empowering citizens to approach the Supreme Court via writs (Habeas Corpus, Mandamus, etc.)

(D)

Article 21 (Protection of Life and Personal Liberty)

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2016 (89 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)

Red and Yellow Soil

(B)

Laterite Soil

(C)

Alluvial Soil

(D)

Black Soil (Regur Soil), rich in clayey material, lime, and moisture retention capacity

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Q2.

Calculate 6 × 4.

(A)

20

(B)

30

(C)

24

(D)

26

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2015 (80 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)

Red and Yellow Soil

(B)

Black Soil (Regur Soil), rich in clayey material, lime, and moisture retention capacity

(C)

Alluvial Soil

(D)

Laterite Soil

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Q2.

In Social Science / Indian Studies, identify the historically and geographically correct fact regarding Article of the Indian Constitution known as the 'Heart and Soul of the Constitution' (Right to Constitutional Remedies).

(A)

Article 14 (Equality before Law)

(B)

Article 21 (Protection of Life and Personal Liberty)

(C)

Article 32, empowering citizens to approach the Supreme Court via writs (Habeas Corpus, Mandamus, etc.)

(D)

Article 19 (Right to Freedom)

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