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2026 (2186 questions)

Q1.
What is 89 minus 50?

(A)
38
(B)
40
(C)
44
(D)
39
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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 equals rate of change of momentum
(B)
Work done is always zero under variable forces
(C)
Work done equals change in potential energy only
(D)
Work done by all forces acting on a particle equals the change in its kinetic energy ($W = \Delta K$)
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2025 (644 questions)

Q1.

Refer to the Case Study 'Case Study: Hazardous Enterprise and Supreme Court Doctrine of Absolute Liability' to answer:

What measure of financial compensation did the Supreme Court establish in the M.C. Mehta Oleum Gas case?


(A)
The measure of damages must be exemplary and correlated to the financial magnitude and wealth of the enterprise
(B)
Damages are strictly limited to verified hospital pharmacy bills
(C)
Damages are paid exclusively from the State disaster relief treasury
(D)
No financial compensation is awarded without a formal criminal conviction
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Q2.

Directions: In the question below, a statement of Assertion (A) is followed by a statement of Reason (R). Choose the correct option:

Assertion (A): An employer is vicariously liable for tortious civil wrongs committed by an employee during the authorized course of employment.

Reason (R): The doctrine of vicarious liability is founded on the legal maxims *respondeat superior* (let the master answer) and *qui facit per alium facit per se*.


(A)
Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
(B)
Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
(C)
Assertion (A) is true but Reason (R) is false.
(D)
Assertion (A) is false but Reason (R) is true.
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2024 (1770 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 = 7, where [H^+] = [OH^-] = 10^{-7} \text{ M}
(B)
pH = 0
(C)
pH = 14
(D)
pH = 1
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Q2.
In Chemistry, examine the topic of pH of a neutral aqueous solution at 25°C (298 K). Which statement is scientifically accurate?

(A)
pH = 7, where [H^+] = [OH^-] = 10^{-7} \text{ M}
(B)
pH = 0
(C)
pH = 14
(D)
pH = 1
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2023 (692 questions)

Q1.
In Chemistry, examine the topic of Type of chemical bond formed by complete transfer of electrons between atoms of high electronegativity difference. Which statement is scientifically accurate?

(A)
Hydrogen Bond
(B)
Electrovalent (Ionic) Bond
(C)
Coordinate (Dative) Bond
(D)
Covalent Bond
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Q2.

Geometry & Measurement: What is the perimeter or area formula applicable to 'Probability: Conditional Probability, Multiplication Rule, Bayes' Theorem and Bernoulli Trials'?

(A)
Perimeter $2(l+b)$ or Area $l \times b$ or $a^2$ (Probability: Conditional Probability, Multiplication Rule, Bayes' Theorem and Bernoulli Trials)
(B)
One side length only
(C)
Zero
(D)
None of these
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2022 (647 questions)

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

(A)
\mathcal{E} = N \Phi_B t
(B)
\mathcal{E} = -\frac{N}{d\Phi_B/dt}
(C)
\mathcal{E} = -N \frac{d\Phi_B}{dt}, where negative sign represents Lenz's Law
(D)
\mathcal{E} = N I R
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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 by all forces acting on a particle equals the change in its kinetic energy ($W = \Delta K$)
(B)
Work done equals rate of change of momentum
(C)
Work done equals change in potential energy only
(D)
Work done is always zero under variable forces
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2021 (653 questions)

Q1.
In Business Studies and Accountancy, what is the core principle governing Depreciation method where a constant percentage is written off each year on the diminishing book value?

(A)
Sinking Fund Method
(B)
Straight Line Method (SLM)
(C)
Written Down Value (WDV) / Reducing Balance Method
(D)
Annuity Method
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Q2.
In Business Studies and Accountancy, what is the core principle governing Four Ps of the traditional Marketing Mix formulated by E. Jerome McCarthy?

(A)
Production, Planning, Purchasing, and Publicity
(B)
People, Process, Physical Evidence, and Performance
(C)
Package, Position, Profit, and Policy
(D)
Product, Price, Place, and Promotion
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2020 (642 questions)

Q1.
What is 38 minus 36?

(A)
1
(B)
3
(C)
2
(D)
7
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Q2.
What is the sum of 24 and 61?

(A)
84
(B)
86
(C)
95
(D)
85
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2019 (598 questions)

Q1.

Directions: In the question below, a statement of Assertion (A) is followed by a statement of Reason (R). Choose the correct option:

Assertion (A): Work done by an electrostatic field in moving a test charge along a closed path is zero.

Reason (R): The electrostatic Coulomb force is a conservative force whose line integral around any closed loop vanishes identically.


(A)
Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
(B)
Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
(C)
Assertion (A) is true but Reason (R) is false.
(D)
Assertion (A) is false but Reason (R) is true.
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Q2.

Directions: In the question below, a statement of Assertion (A) is followed by a statement of Reason (R). Choose the correct option:

Assertion (A): Terrace farming is widely practiced in hilly and mountainous agro-ecosystems.

Reason (R): Terraces create stepped flat platforms along slopes that significantly reduce the surface velocity of water runoff and prevent topsoil erosion.


(A)
Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
(B)
Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
(C)
Assertion (A) is true but Reason (R) is false.
(D)
Assertion (A) is false but Reason (R) is true.
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2018 (645 questions)

Q1.
In Physics, consider the Phenomenon responsible for the twinkling of stars in the night sky. Which statement correctly defines this principle?

(A)
Dispersion of light by water droplets
(B)
Total internal reflection inside clouds
(C)
Atmospheric refraction of starlight through turbulent air layers of varying refractive indices
(D)
Diffraction of light by interstellar dust
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Q2.
In Business Studies and Accountancy, what is the core principle governing Golden rule of accounting for Nominal Accounts (Expenses, Losses, Incomes, Gains)?

(A)
Debit the receiver, Credit the giver
(B)
Debit all assets, Credit all liabilities
(C)
Debit what comes in, Credit what goes out
(D)
Debit all expenses and losses, Credit all incomes and gains
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2017 (629 questions)

Q1.
In Physics, consider the SI unit of electric current and magnetic flux density. Which statement correctly defines this principle?

(A)
Ampere (A) and Tesla (T)
(B)
Volt (V) and Weber (Wb)
(C)
Ohm (Ω) and Henry (H)
(D)
Coulomb (C) and Gauss (G)
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Q2.

States of Matter & Simple Machines: What principle explains the operation of 'Constitution: Written, Unwritten, Rigid and Flexible Constitutions'?

(A)
Mechanical advantage of levers, pulleys or states of matter change (Constitution: Written, Unwritten, Rigid and Flexible Constitutions)
(B)
Perpetual motion creation
(C)
Elimination of all friction
(D)
None of these
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2016 (634 questions)

Q1.

Refer to the Case Study 'Case Study: Hazardous Enterprise and Supreme Court Doctrine of Absolute Liability' to answer:

What measure of financial compensation did the Supreme Court establish in the M.C. Mehta Oleum Gas case?


(A)
The measure of damages must be exemplary and correlated to the financial magnitude and wealth of the enterprise
(B)
Damages are strictly limited to verified hospital pharmacy bills
(C)
Damages are paid exclusively from the State disaster relief treasury
(D)
No financial compensation is awarded without a formal criminal conviction
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Q2.

Directions: In the question below, a statement of Assertion (A) is followed by a statement of Reason (R). Choose the correct option:

Assertion (A): Diamond sparkles brilliantly with internal radiance.

Reason (R): Total internal reflection of light occurs inside diamond because its critical angle is exceptionally small (approximately 24.4°).


(A)
Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
(B)
Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
(C)
Assertion (A) is true but Reason (R) is false.
(D)
Assertion (A) is false but Reason (R) is true.
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2015 (619 questions)

Q1.

Refer to the Case Study 'Case Study: Hazardous Enterprise and Supreme Court Doctrine of Absolute Liability' to answer:

What is the crucial legal distinction between the English rule of 'Strict Liability' and Indian 'Absolute Liability'?


(A)
Absolute Liability admits of no statutory exceptions whatsoever (such as Act of God, third-party act, or consent)
(B)
Absolute liability applies only to government-owned public sector enterprises
(C)
Strict liability requires proof of criminal mens rea while absolute liability does not
(D)
Absolute liability caps total damage compensation at 1 lakh rupees
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Q2.

Directions: In the question below, a statement of Assertion (A) is followed by a statement of Reason (R). Choose the correct option:

Assertion (A): Money serves as an indispensable medium of exchange in modern market economies.

Reason (R): Money eliminates the need for double coincidence of wants inherent in barter trade systems.


(A)
Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
(B)
Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
(C)
Assertion (A) is true but Reason (R) is false.
(D)
Assertion (A) is false but Reason (R) is true.
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