Kerala Board - Class 5 previous year questions (PYQ)

2026 (1206 questions)

Q1.

What is the sum of 56 and 31?

(A)

87

(B)

86

(C)

88

(D)

97

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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)

in

(D)

for

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2025 (180 questions)

Q1.

In English Language and Grammar, identify the grammatically correct sentence or rule regarding Conditional Clause Type 3 structure for hypothetical past situations.

(A)

If they would alert the authorities, the accident had been prevented.

(B)

If they have alerted the authorities, the accident would prevent.

(C)

If they had alerted the authorities earlier, the accident would have been prevented.

(D)

If they alerted the authorities earlier, the accident will be prevented.

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Q2.

Regarding Malayalam (കേരള പാഠാവലി), which statement represents a core foundational principle of Correct grammatical structure of affirmative sentences?

(A)

Object + Verb + Subject

(B)

Verb + Subject + Object

(C)

Object + Subject + Verb

(D)

Subject + Verb + Object in standard grammatical syntax

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2024 (354 questions)

Q1.

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

(A)

Bicuspid (Mitral) valve, preventing backflow of oxygenated blood during ventricular systole

(B)

Pulmonary semilunar valve

(C)

Tricuspid valve

(D)

Aortic semilunar valve

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Q2.

What is 34 minus 27?

(A)

8

(B)

12

(C)

7

(D)

6

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2023 (338 questions)

Q1.

Regarding Malayalam (കേരള പാഠാവലി), 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.

In Chemistry, examine the topic of Functional group present in all Carboxylic Acids. Which statement is scientifically accurate?

(A)

OH (Alcoholic hydroxyl group)

(B)

CO- (Carbonyl ketone group)

(C)

COOH (Carboxyl group composed of carbonyl and hydroxyl groups)

(D)

CHO (Formyl group)

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2022 (175 questions)

Q1.

സന്ധിയും സമാസവും (USS Prep): 'ഗുരുദക്ഷിണ' പദത്തിന്റെ സന്ധി അല്ലെങ്കിൽ സമാസം ഏതാണ്?

(A)

ആഗമസന്ധി, ലോപസന്ധി, ആദേശസന്ധി അല്ലെങ്കിൽ ദ്വന്ദ്വസമാസം (ഗുരുദക്ഷിണ)

(B)

സന്ധി ചേർന്നിട്ടില്ല

(C)

തെറ്റായ വിഭജനം

(D)

ഇവയിലൊന്നുമല്ല

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Q2.

Regarding Malayalam (കേരള പാഠാവലി), which statement represents a core foundational principle of Correct grammatical structure of affirmative sentences?

(A)

Verb + Subject + Object

(B)

Subject + Verb + Object in standard grammatical syntax

(C)

Object + Verb + Subject

(D)

Object + Subject + Verb

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2021 (178 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 was 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.

Regarding Malayalam (കേരള പാഠാവലി), which statement represents a core foundational principle of Correct grammatical structure of affirmative sentences?

(A)

Object + Subject + Verb

(B)

Subject + Verb + Object in standard grammatical syntax

(C)

Verb + Subject + Object

(D)

Object + Verb + Subject

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2020 (174 questions)

Q1.

In Biological Sciences, identify the accurate description regarding Process by which green plants release water vapor into the atmosphere primarily through stomata.

(A)

Respiration

(B)

Transpiration, which drives sap ascent and cools plant tissues

(C)

Imbibition

(D)

Guttation

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Q2.

പ്രകാശവും പ്രതിഫലനവും (Light & Reflection): 'ഭൂപടങ്ങളെ അറിയാം' പ്രതിഫലന നിയമം അല്ലെങ്കിൽ ദർപ്പണ സ്വഭാവം എന്താണ്?

(A)

പതനകോണും പ്രതിപതനകോണും തുല്യമാണ് ($\angle i = \angle r$); സമതല ദർപ്പണം മിഥ്യാ പ്രതിബിംബം നൽകുന്നു (ഭൂപടങ്ങളെ അറിയാം)

(B)

പതനകോൺ പ്രതിപതനകോണിനേക്കാൾ വലുതാണ്

(C)

പ്രകാശം വളഞ്ഞ വഴിയിലൂടെ സഞ്ചരിക്കുന്നു

(D)

ഇവയിലൊന്നുമല്ല

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2019 (186 questions)

Q1.

In Biological Sciences, identify the accurate description regarding Powerhouse of the eukaryotic cell responsible for cellular respiration and ATP synthesis.

(A)

Mitochondria, containing enzymes for the Krebs cycle and oxidative phosphorylation

(B)

Golgi apparatus, packaging lipids

(C)

Ribosomes, synthesizing proteins

(D)

Lysosomes, digesting cellular debris

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Q2.

In Chemistry, examine the topic of Oxidation state of Manganese in Potassium Permanganate ($KMnO_4$). Which statement is scientifically accurate?

(A)

+7

(B)

+6

(C)

+4

(D)

+2

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2018 (174 questions)

Q1.

What is the sum of 24 and 24?

(A)

48

(B)

49

(C)

47

(D)

58

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Q2.

Regarding Malayalam (കേരള പാഠാവലി), which statement represents a core foundational principle of Correct grammatical structure of affirmative sentences?

(A)

Object + Verb + Subject

(B)

Object + Subject + Verb

(C)

Verb + Subject + Object

(D)

Subject + Verb + Object in standard grammatical syntax

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2017 (172 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)

Insulin, which facilitates cellular glucose uptake and promotes glycogenesis

(B)

Epinephrine, triggering fight-or-flight response

(C)

Somatostatin, inhibiting digestive secretions

(D)

Glucagon, promoting glycogenolysis

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Q2.

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)

Coordinate (Dative) Bond

(B)

Hydrogen Bond

(C)

Electrovalent (Ionic) Bond

(D)

Covalent Bond

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2016 (172 questions)

Q1.

ഗണിതം (USS & NMMS): 'ദശാംശ രൂപങ്ങൾ' സംബന്ധിച്ച അടിസ്ഥാന ഗണിത നിയമം ഏതാണ്?

(A)

തെളിയിക്കപ്പെട്ട ഗണിത നിർവ്വചനവും സൂത്രവാക്യവും ($ദശാംശ രൂപങ്ങൾ$)

(B)

തെറ്റായ നിയമം

(C)

നിർവ്വചിക്കപ്പെടാത്തത്

(D)

ഇവയിലൊന്നുമല്ല

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Q2.

In Biological Sciences, identify the accurate description regarding Phenotypic ratio of a classic Mendelian monohybrid cross in the F2 generation.

(A)

3 : 1 (Dominant to Recessive phenotype)

(B)

9 : 3 : 3 : 1

(C)

1 : 2 : 1

(D)

1 : 1 : 1 : 1

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2015 (180 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 is studying for her board examination.

(B)

She says that she was studying for her board examination.

(C)

She said that she was studying for her board examination.

(D)

She said that she had studied for her board examination.

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Q2.

In Biological Sciences, identify the accurate description regarding Vascular plant tissue responsible for unidirectional transport of water and dissolved minerals from roots to leaves.

(A)

Phloem (sieve tubes and companion cells)

(B)

Collenchyma (supporting tissue)

(C)

Cambium (meristematic tissue)

(D)

Xylem (composed of tracheids, vessels, xylem parenchyma, and xylem fibres)

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