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2026 (1148 questions)

Q1.
Calculate 6 × 4.

(A)
26
(B)
20
(C)
24
(D)
30
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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 is always zero under variable forces
(C)
Work done equals rate of change of momentum
(D)
Work done equals change in potential energy only
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2025 (381 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.

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 aqueous solution of pure glucose does not conduct electric current.

Reason (R): Glucose is a covalent molecular compound that does not dissociate into free mobile ions in water.


(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 (899 questions)

Q1.

ഗണിതം (LSS / പ്രൈമറി തലം): 'Probability (Conditional, Baye's Theorem)' സംബന്ധിച്ച ശരിയായ കണക്കുകൂട്ടൽ ഏതാണ്?


(A)
പാഠപുസ്തക അടിസ്ഥാനത്തിലുള്ള കൃത്യമായ ഫലം ($Probability (Conditional, Baye's Theorem)$)
(B)
തെറ്റായ ഉത്തരം
(C)
പൂജ്യം
(D)
ഇവയിലൊന്നുമല്ല
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Q2.

Advanced Research & Methodology: In scholarly analysis of 'Microbes in Human Welfare', which methodological approach ensures reproducibility and minimizes systematic bias?

(A)

Controlled multi-factorial experimental design with blinded statistical validation (Microbes in Human Welfare)

(B)

Post-hoc selective data reporting highlighting only conforming sample sets

(C)

Uncalibrated qualitative impressions without standardized measurement criteria

(D)

Extrapolating microscopic laboratory observations directly to macro ecosystems without validation

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2023 (835 questions)

Q1.
In Biological Sciences, identify the accurate description regarding Hormone secreted by beta cells of the Islets of Langerhans in the pancreas to lower blood glucose.

(A)
Somatostatin, inhibiting digestive secretions
(B)
Glucagon, promoting glycogenolysis
(C)
Insulin, which facilitates cellular glucose uptake and promotes glycogenesis
(D)
Epinephrine, triggering fight-or-flight response
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Q2.

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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2022 (396 questions)

Q1.

സമയവും ദൂരവും (വേഗത): 'Integrals (Indefinite and Definite)' പ്രശ്നത്തിന്റെ ശരിയായ പരിഹാരം എന്താണ്?


(A)
$\text{വേഗത} = \frac{\text{ദൂരം}}{\text{സമയം}}$ അടിസ്ഥാനമാക്കിയുള്ള പരിഹാരം ($Integrals (Indefinite and Definite)$)
(B)
സമയം നെഗറ്റീവ് ആവാം
(C)
കണക്കാക്കാൻ കഴിയില്ല
(D)
ഇവയിലൊന്നുമല്ല
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Q2.
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)
Tollens' reagent (Ammoniacal Silver Nitrate) which gives a silver mirror with aldehydes
(D)
Neutral FeCl3 solution
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2021 (418 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): If two linear equations represent coincident lines, the system has infinitely many solutions.

Reason (R): Two lines $a_1x + b_1y + c_1 = 0$ and $a_2x + b_2y + c_2 = 0$ coincide when $\frac{a_1}{a_2} = \frac{b_1}{b_2} = \frac{c_1}{c_2}$.


(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): An aqueous solution of pure glucose does not conduct electric current.

Reason (R): Glucose is a covalent molecular compound that does not dissociate into free mobile ions in water.


(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 (396 questions)

Q1.

Grammar: Choose the correct preposition or article for 'Current Electricity':


(A)
Standard preposition (in, on, under, at) or article (a, an, the) (Current Electricity)
(B)
Incorrect preposition
(C)
Article before plural pronoun
(D)
None of the above
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Q2.

Tenses: Choose the correct past tense form for 'Reproduction in Organisms and Flowering Plants':


(A)
Standard regular or irregular past form (Reproduction in Organisms and Flowering Plants)
(B)
Future auxiliary without verb
(C)
Base infinitive only
(D)
None of the above
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2019 (424 questions)

Q1.

Refer to the Case Study 'Case Study: Parabolic Cable Geometry in Civil Engineering Suspension Bridges' to answer:

Using the tower coordinates $(x = 50\text{ m}, y = 25\text{ m})$, determine the value of the quadratic coefficient $a$.


(A)
$a = \frac{25 - 5}{50^2} = \frac{20}{2500} = 0.008\text{ m}^{-1}$
(B)
$a = \frac{25}{2500} = 0.01\text{ m}^{-1}$
(C)
$a = \frac{5}{100} = 0.05\text{ m}^{-1}$
(D)
$a = \frac{20}{50} = 0.4\text{ m}^{-1}$
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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): Electric current in a conductor is treated as a scalar physical quantity.

Reason (R): Although electric current has both magnitude and direction, it does not obey the laws of vector addition.


(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 (384 questions)

Q1.

ഭിന്നസംഖ്യകൾ (Fractions - LSS Standard): 'Relations and Functions' ഭിന്നസംഖ്യയുടെ തുല്യരൂപം ഏതാണ്?


(A)
അംശവും ഛേദവും ഒരേ സംഖ്യ കൊണ്ട് ഗുണിച്ച് കിട്ടുന്ന രൂപം ($Relations and Functions$)
(B)
ഛേദം പൂജ്യമായ ഭിന്നസംഖ്യ
(C)
എപ്പോഴും നെഗറ്റീവ് സംഖ്യ
(D)
ഇവയിലൊന്നുമല്ല
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Q2.
What is the sum of 67 and 43?

(A)
109
(B)
120
(C)
110
(D)
111
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2017 (379 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): If two linear equations represent coincident lines, the system has infinitely many solutions.

Reason (R): Two lines $a_1x + b_1y + c_1 = 0$ and $a_2x + b_2y + c_2 = 0$ coincide when $\frac{a_1}{a_2} = \frac{b_1}{b_2} = \frac{c_1}{c_2}$.


(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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2016 (383 questions)

Q1.
What is the sum of 28 and 57?

(A)
95
(B)
84
(C)
85
(D)
86
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Q2.
What is the sum of 19 and 52?

(A)
72
(B)
70
(C)
81
(D)
71
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2015 (378 questions)

Q1.

Refer to the Case Study 'Case Study: Optical Fibers and Total Internal Reflection in Medical Endoscopy' to answer:

What essential conditions must be satisfied for total internal reflection to occur within the optical fiber?


(A)
Light must propagate from an optically denser medium to a rarer medium, and the angle of incidence must exceed the critical angle
(B)
Light must propagate from a rarer medium to a denser medium at an angle less than the critical angle
(C)
Both core and cladding must possess identical refractive indices
(D)
Light must be polarized parallel to the fiber axis
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Q2.

Which structure is primarily constructed across seasonal streams to slow water velocity and enhance groundwater recharge?


(A)
Check dam / Gabion bund
(B)
Thermal cooling tower
(C)
Open drainage trench
(D)
Hydroelectric penstock pipe
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