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8,394 previous year Karnataka Board - Class 10 (SSLC) questions, grouped by year, with answers and solutions.

2026 (1466 questions)

Q1.
What is the sum of 91 and 40?

(A)
130
(B)
141
(C)
132
(D)
131
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Q2.
What is the sum of 32 and 70?

(A)
112
(B)
103
(C)
102
(D)
101
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2025 (579 questions)

Q1.
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 shoot an accurate target
(C)
To eat something very hard
(D)
To retreat from an impending danger
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Q2.
Regarding First Language Kannada (ಪ್ರಥಮ ಭಾಷೆ ಕನ್ನಡ), which statement represents a core foundational principle of Importance of environmental conservation and biodiversity?

(A)
Accelerating deforestation for urban sprawl
(B)
Maximizing industrial waste output
(C)
Eliminating apex predators from natural habitats
(D)
Maintaining ecological equilibrium, nutrient cycling, and climate regulation
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2024 (1056 questions)

Q1.
[NEP 2020 Assertion–Reasoning Pattern]
Assertion (A): A concave mirror can form both real and virtual images of an object.
Reason (R): When an object is placed between the pole and focus of a concave mirror, the reflected rays diverge and appear to meet behind the mirror.

(A)
{'key': 'A', 'text': 'Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A).'}
(B)
{'key': 'B', 'text': 'Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is NOT the correct explanation of Assertion (A).'}
(C)
{'key': 'C', 'text': 'Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.'}
(D)
{'key': 'D', 'text': 'Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.'}
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Q2.
[NEP 2020 Assertion–Reasoning Pattern]
Assertion (A): Respiration is considered an exothermic reaction in living organisms.
Reason (R): During cellular respiration, glucose combines with oxygen in cells and releases biological energy.

(A)
{'key': 'A', 'text': 'Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A).'}
(B)
{'key': 'B', 'text': 'Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is NOT the correct explanation of Assertion (A).'}
(C)
{'key': 'C', 'text': 'Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.'}
(D)
{'key': 'D', 'text': 'Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.'}
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2023 (1050 questions)

Q1.
Regarding First Language Kannada (ಪ್ರಥಮ ಭಾಷೆ ಕನ್ನಡ), which statement represents a core foundational principle of Importance of environmental conservation and biodiversity?

(A)
Accelerating deforestation for urban sprawl
(B)
Maximizing industrial waste output
(C)
Eliminating apex predators from natural habitats
(D)
Maintaining ecological equilibrium, nutrient cycling, and climate regulation
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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 agreement entered into without lawful consideration is void ab initio under Section 25 of the Indian Contract Act 1872.

Reason (R): Lawful consideration is a mandatory statutory pillar of contractual enforceability under the legal maxim *ex nudo pacto non oritur actio*.


(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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2022 (499 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 had been constructed across the river by the government.
(B)
A new bridge has 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 was constructed across the river by the government.
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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)
in
(B)
with
(C)
to
(D)
for
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2021 (533 questions)

Q1.
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 equals change in potential energy only
(C)
Work done is always zero under variable forces
(D)
Work done by all forces acting on a particle equals the change in its kinetic energy ($W = \Delta K$)
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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): A concave mirror can form both real inverted images and virtual erect images.

Reason (R): When an object is placed between the pole and focus of a concave mirror, it forms an erect, magnified, virtual image.


(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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2020 (582 questions)

Q1.
What is 87 minus 77?

(A)
10
(B)
9
(C)
15
(D)
11
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Q2.

ಕರ್ನಾಟಕದ ನೆಲ-ಜಲ ಮತ್ತು ಸಂಸ್ಕೃತಿಗೆ ಸಂಬಂಧಿಸಿದಂತೆ 'ಆಮ್ಲ-ಪ್ರತ್ಯಾಮ್ಲಗಳ ರಾಸಾಯನಿಕ ಗುಣಗಳು' ನ ಮಹತ್ವವೇನು?


(A)
ಕರ್ನಾಟಕದ ನದಿಗಳು, ಅರಣ್ಯಗಳು ಅಥವಾ ಐತಿಹಾಸಿಕ ತಾಣಗಳ ರಕ್ಷಣೆ (ಆಮ್ಲ-ಪ್ರತ್ಯಾಮ್ಲಗಳ ರಾಸಾಯನಿಕ ಗುಣಗಳು)
(B)
ಯಾವುದೇ ಮಹತ್ವವಿಲ್ಲ
(C)
ಕೇವಲ ವಿದೇಶಿ ಮಾಹಿತಿ
(D)
ಇವುಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಯಾವುದೂ ಅಲ್ಲ
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2019 (484 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): The electrical conductivity of an intrinsic semiconductor increases with rise in temperature.

Reason (R): With increase in temperature, covalent bonds rupture, generating additional free conduction electrons and mobile holes.


(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.
Regarding First Language Kannada (ಪ್ರಥಮ ಭಾಷೆ ಕನ್ನಡ), which statement represents a core foundational principle of Role of fundamental duties in the constitutional civic framework?

(A)
Fostering civic consciousness, preserving national integrity, and protecting the environment
(B)
Granting absolute immunity from civil laws
(C)
Allowing tax evasion under certain conditions
(D)
Mandating foreign citizenship upon majority
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2018 (528 questions)

Q1.

ಕರ್ನಾಟಕದ ನೆಲ-ಜಲ ಮತ್ತು ಸಂಸ್ಕೃತಿಗೆ ಸಂಬಂಧಿಸಿದಂತೆ 'ಭಾರತಕ್ಕೆ ಯುರೋಪಿಯನ್ನರ ಆಗಮನ (ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ಯುದ್ಧಗಳು, ಪ್ಲಾಸಿ ಕದನ, ಬಕ್ಸಾರ್ ಕದನ)' ನ ಮಹತ್ವವೇನು?


(A)
ಕರ್ನಾಟಕದ ನದಿಗಳು, ಅರಣ್ಯಗಳು ಅಥವಾ ಐತಿಹಾಸಿಕ ತಾಣಗಳ ರಕ್ಷಣೆ (ಭಾರತಕ್ಕೆ ಯುರೋಪಿಯನ್ನರ ಆಗಮನ (ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ಯುದ್ಧಗಳು, ಪ್ಲಾಸಿ ಕದನ, ಬಕ್ಸಾರ್ ಕದನ))
(B)
ಯಾವುದೇ ಮಹತ್ವವಿಲ್ಲ
(C)
ಕೇವಲ ವಿದೇಶಿ ಮಾಹಿತಿ
(D)
ಇವುಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಯಾವುದೂ ಅಲ್ಲ
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Q2.

ಪರಿಸರ ಮಾಲಿನ್ಯ ನಿಯಂತ್ರಣಕ್ಕೆ 'Jazz Poem Two' ನಲ್ಲಿ ಸೂಚಿಸಲಾದ ವೈಜ್ಞಾನಿಕ ಕ್ರಮ ಯಾವುದು?


(A)
ಪ್ಲಾಸ್ಟಿಕ್ ಮರುಬಳಕೆ, ಗಿಡ ನೆಡುವುದು ಮತ್ತು ಜಲ ಮರುಪೂರಣ (Jazz Poem Two)
(B)
ತ್ಯಾಜ್ಯವನ್ನು ನದಿಗೆ ಸುರಿಯುವುದು
(C)
ಅರಣ್ಯ ನಾಶ ಮಾಡುವುದು
(D)
ಇವುಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಯಾವುದೂ ಅಲ್ಲ
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2017 (556 questions)

Q1.
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 by all forces acting on a particle equals the change in its kinetic energy ($W = \Delta K$)
(C)
Work done equals change in potential energy only
(D)
Work done is always zero under variable forces
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Q2.

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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2016 (532 questions)

Q1.

ಪ್ರಾಥಮಿಕ ಗಣಿತದ ಪ್ರಕಾರ, 'ವರ್ಗೀಕೃತ ದತ್ತಾಂಶಗಳ ಸರಾಸರಿ (ನೇರ ವಿಧಾನ, ಅಂದಾಜು ಸರಾಸರಿ ವಿಧಾನ, ಹಂತ ವಿಚಲನೆ ವಿಧಾನ)' ನ ಮೂಲ ಪರಿಕಲ್ಪನೆ ಯಾವುದು?


(A)
ವರ್ಗೀಕೃತ ದತ್ತಾಂಶಗಳ ಸರಾಸರಿ (ನೇರ ವಿಧಾನ, ಅಂದಾಜು ಸರಾಸರಿ ವಿಧಾನ, ಹಂತ ವಿಚಲನೆ ವಿಧಾನ) ಗೆ ಸಂಬಂಧಿಸಿದ ಸರಿಯಾದ ಸಂಖ್ಯಾ ಮೌಲ್ಯ ಅಥವಾ ಮೂಲ ಕ್ರಿಯೆ
(B)
ತಪ್ಪಾದ ಲೆಕ್ಕಾಚಾರ
(C)
ಅನಿರ್ದಿಷ್ಟ ಮೌಲ್ಯ
(D)
ಯಾವಾಗಲೂ ಶೂನ್ಯ
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Q2.
Calculate 9 × 5.

(A)
40
(B)
47
(C)
45
(D)
54
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2015 (529 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): The Simon Commission was met with widespread nationwide boycotts and black flag protests upon landing in Bombay in 1928.

Reason (R): The British colonial government failed to appoint a single Indian representative to the seven-member Indian Statutory Commission.


(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.
In English Language and Grammar, identify the grammatically correct sentence or rule regarding Appropriate preposition: 'He was thoroughly accustomed _____ working under strict deadlines.'.

(A)
with
(B)
to
(C)
for
(D)
in
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