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2026 (1608 questions)

Q1.
Solve the linear equation for $x$: $7x + 4 = 39$.

(A)
x = 5
(B)
x = 6
(C)
x = 4
(D)
x = 7
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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 was studying 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 had studied for her board examination.
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2025 (286 questions)

Q1.

[SAT] What is the commercial unit of electrical energy consumed in Indian households?


(A)
Kilowatt-hour (kWh) or 1 'Unit'
(B)
Joule per second
(C)
Volt-Ampere
(D)
Coulomb
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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 face a difficult or unpleasant situation with courage and fortitude
(B)
To eat something very hard
(C)
To retreat from an impending danger
(D)
To shoot an accurate target
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2024 (453 questions)

Q1.

वसंत (हिमाचल मिडिल HPBOSE): 'ध्वनि, लाख की चूड़ियां, बस की यात्रा, दीवानों की हस्ती' पाठ/कविता का मूल भाव क्या है?

(A)

स्वाभिमान, राष्ट्रभक्ति, प्रकृति सौंदर्य और मानवीय मूल्य (ध्वनि, लाख की चूड़ियां, बस की यात्रा, दीवानों की हस्ती)

(B)

निराशा और पलायन

(C)

अकर्मण्यता

(D)

इनमें से कोई नहीं

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Q2.

सूक्ष्मजीव - मित्र एवं शत्रु: 'प्रजामंडल आंदोलन और डॉ. यशवंत सिंह परमार का नेतृत्व' में कौन-सा सूक्ष्मजीव उपयोगी अथवा हानिकारक है?

(A)

लैक्टोबैसिलस, यीस्ट अथवा रोगाणु जीवाणु/विषाणु (प्रजामंडल आंदोलन और डॉ. यशवंत सिंह परमार का नेतृत्व)

(B)

केवल अक्रिय धूल

(C)

कोई सूक्ष्मजीव नहीं

(D)

इनमें से कोई नहीं

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2023 (215 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 said that she was studying for her board examination.
(C)
She says 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 Biological Sciences, identify the accurate description regarding Powerhouse of the eukaryotic cell responsible for cellular respiration and ATP synthesis.

(A)
Golgi apparatus, packaging lipids
(B)
Ribosomes, synthesizing proteins
(C)
Mitochondria, containing enzymes for the Krebs cycle and oxidative phosphorylation
(D)
Lysosomes, digesting cellular debris
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2022 (229 questions)

Q1.
Regarding हिन्दी (वसंत भाग 3 व भारत की खोज), which statement represents a core foundational principle of Importance of environmental conservation and biodiversity?

(A)
Accelerating deforestation for urban sprawl
(B)
Eliminating apex predators from natural habitats
(C)
Maximizing industrial waste output
(D)
Maintaining ecological equilibrium, nutrient cycling, and climate regulation
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Q2.
Divide 25 in the ratio 2 : 3.

(A)
10 and 15
(B)
20 and 15
(C)
12 and 13
(D)
9 and 16
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2021 (220 questions)

Q1.
In Biological Sciences, identify the accurate description regarding Valve located between the left atrium and left ventricle of the human heart.

(A)
Tricuspid valve
(B)
Aortic semilunar valve
(C)
Pulmonary semilunar valve
(D)
Bicuspid (Mitral) valve, preventing backflow of oxygenated blood during ventricular systole
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Q2.
In Physics, consider the Speed of electromagnetic waves in a vacuum according to Maxwell. Which statement correctly defines this principle?

(A)
c = \frac{\mu_0}{\varepsilon_0}
(B)
c = \sqrt{\mu_0 \varepsilon_0}
(C)
c = \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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2020 (216 questions)

Q1.
What is 25% of 800?

(A)
210
(B)
190
(C)
225
(D)
200
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Q2.
Regarding हिन्दी (वसंत भाग 3 व भारत की खोज), which statement represents a core foundational principle of Role of fundamental duties in the constitutional civic framework?

(A)
Allowing tax evasion under certain conditions
(B)
Granting absolute immunity from civil laws
(C)
Mandating foreign citizenship upon majority
(D)
Fostering civic consciousness, preserving national integrity, and protecting the environment
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2019 (202 questions)

Q1.
Regarding संस्कृत (रुचिरा तृतीयो भागः), which statement represents a core foundational principle of Role of fundamental duties in the constitutional civic framework?

(A)
Mandating foreign citizenship upon majority
(B)
Fostering civic consciousness, preserving national integrity, and protecting the environment
(C)
Allowing tax evasion under certain conditions
(D)
Granting absolute immunity from civil laws
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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)
Atmospheric refraction of starlight through turbulent air layers of varying refractive indices
(C)
Total internal reflection inside clouds
(D)
Dispersion of light by water droplets
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2018 (226 questions)

Q1.
Regarding हिन्दी (वसंत भाग 3 व भारत की खोज), which statement represents a core foundational principle of Correct grammatical structure of affirmative sentences?

(A)
Object + Verb + Subject
(B)
Verb + Subject + Object
(C)
Subject + Verb + Object in standard grammatical syntax
(D)
Object + Subject + Verb
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Q2.
Regarding हिन्दी (वसंत भाग 3 व भारत की खोज), which statement represents a core foundational principle of Importance of environmental conservation and biodiversity?

(A)
Accelerating deforestation for urban sprawl
(B)
Maintaining ecological equilibrium, nutrient cycling, and climate regulation
(C)
Eliminating apex predators from natural habitats
(D)
Maximizing industrial waste output
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2017 (224 questions)

Q1.
Regarding संस्कृत (रुचिरा तृतीयो भागः), which statement represents a core foundational principle of Role of fundamental duties in the constitutional civic framework?

(A)
Mandating foreign citizenship upon majority
(B)
Granting absolute immunity from civil laws
(C)
Allowing tax evasion under certain conditions
(D)
Fostering civic consciousness, preserving national integrity, and protecting the environment
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Q2.
In Physics, consider the Faraday's Law of Electromagnetic Induction equation. Which statement correctly defines this principle?

(A)
\mathcal{E} = -\frac{N}{d\Phi_B/dt}
(B)
\mathcal{E} = N I R
(C)
\mathcal{E} = N \Phi_B t
(D)
\mathcal{E} = -N \frac{d\Phi_B}{dt}, where negative sign represents Lenz's Law
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2016 (231 questions)

Q1.
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 is being constructed across the river by the government.
(D)
A new bridge has been constructed across the river by the government.
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Q2.
What is 15% of 500?

(A)
85
(B)
100
(C)
65
(D)
75
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2015 (215 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)
Lucas reagent
(C)
Ninhydrin reagent
(D)
Tollens' reagent (Ammoniacal Silver Nitrate) which gives a silver mirror with aldehydes
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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 by all forces acting on a particle equals the change in its kinetic energy ($W = \Delta K$)
(D)
Work done equals rate of change of momentum
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