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2026 (1919 questions)

Q1.
Regarding Malayalam (കേരള പാഠാവലി - NMMS Prep), which statement represents a core foundational principle of Importance of environmental conservation and biodiversity?

(A)
Maintaining ecological equilibrium, nutrient cycling, and climate regulation
(B)
Accelerating deforestation for urban sprawl
(C)
Maximizing industrial waste output
(D)
Eliminating apex predators from natural habitats
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Q2.
Regarding Malayalam (കേരള പാഠാവലി - NMMS Prep), 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)
Mandating foreign citizenship upon majority
(D)
Allowing tax evasion under certain conditions
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2025 (354 questions)

Q1.
In Physics, consider the de Broglie wavelength associated with a particle of mass $m$ moving with velocity $v$. Which statement correctly defines this principle?

(A)
\lambda = \frac{h}{mv} = \frac{h}{p}
(B)
\lambda = \frac{mv}{h}
(C)
\lambda = \frac{h}{2mv^2}
(D)
\lambda = hp
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Q2.
In Physics, consider the Conservation principle underlying Kirchhoff's Junction Rule (Current Law). Which statement correctly defines this principle?

(A)
Conservation of Angular Momentum
(B)
Conservation of Linear Momentum
(C)
Conservation of Energy
(D)
Conservation of Electric Charge ($\sum I_{\text{in}} = \sum I_{\text{out}}$)
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2024 (679 questions)

Q1.

അടിസ്ഥാന ശാസ്ത്രം (USS & NMMS): 'ദ്രവ്യത്തിന്റെ സവിശേഷതകൾ' എന്ന ശാസ്ത്രതത്വം അല്ലെങ്കിൽ പ്രതിഭാസം എന്താണ്?


(A)
ശാസ്ത്രീയ നിർവ്വചനവും പ്രകൃതിനിയമവും (ദ്രവ്യത്തിന്റെ സവിശേഷതകൾ)
(B)
അന്ധവിശ്വാസം
(C)
തെറ്റായ നിഗമനം
(D)
ഇവയിലൊന്നുമല്ല
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Q2.
What is 10% of 500?

(A)
50
(B)
75
(C)
40
(D)
60
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2023 (690 questions)

Q1.

ലോഹങ്ങളും രാസമാറ്റങ്ങളും (Metals & Chemical Changes): 'നവോത്ഥാന നായകന്മാർ (ശ്രീനാരായണഗുരു, അയ്യങ്കാളി, ചട്ടമ്പിസ്വാമികൾ, വക്കം മൗലവി)' ലോഹത്തിന്റെ ഭൗതിക അല്ലെങ്കിൽ രാസഗുണം ഏതാണ്?


(A)
ദ്യുതി, തന്യത, ആഘാതവർദ്ധനശേഷി, താപ-വൈദ്യുത ചാലകത (നവോത്ഥാന നായകന്മാർ (ശ്രീനാരായണഗുരു, അയ്യങ്കാളി, ചട്ടമ്പിസ്വാമികൾ, വക്കം മൗലവി))
(B)
എല്ലാ ലോഹങ്ങളും വാതകങ്ങളാണ്
(C)
ലോഹങ്ങൾ വൈദ്യുതി കടത്തിവിടില്ല
(D)
ഇവയിലൊന്നുമല്ല
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Q2.

ലോഹങ്ങളും രാസമാറ്റങ്ങളും (Metals & Chemical Changes): 'നവോത്ഥാന നായകന്മാർ (ശ്രീനാരായണഗുരു, അയ്യങ്കാളി, ചട്ടമ്പിസ്വാമികൾ, വക്കം മൗലവി)' ലോഹത്തിന്റെ ഭൗതിക അല്ലെങ്കിൽ രാസഗുണം ഏതാണ്?


(A)
ദ്യുതി, തന്യത, ആഘാതവർദ്ധനശേഷി, താപ-വൈദ്യുത ചാലകത (നവോത്ഥാന നായകന്മാർ (ശ്രീനാരായണഗുരു, അയ്യങ്കാളി, ചട്ടമ്പിസ്വാമികൾ, വക്കം മൗലവി))
(B)
എല്ലാ ലോഹങ്ങളും വാതകങ്ങളാണ്
(C)
ലോഹങ്ങൾ വൈദ്യുതി കടത്തിവിടില്ല
(D)
ഇവയിലൊന്നുമല്ല
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2022 (262 questions)

Q1.

കേരള പാഠാവലി (USS & NMMS): 'സാഹിത്യ വിചാരം' എന്ന കൃതിയുടെ കർത്താവ് ആരാണ്?


(A)
വൈലോപ്പിള്ളി, ഒ.എൻ.വി, തകഴി, ബഷീർ അല്ലെങ്കിൽ പ്രമുഖ എഴുത്തുകാരൻ (സാഹിത്യ വിചാരം)
(B)
വിദേശ കവി
(C)
രചയിതാവ് അജ്ഞാതൻ
(D)
ഇവയിലൊന്നുമല്ല
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Q2.
What is 50% of 500?

(A)
275
(B)
250
(C)
240
(D)
260
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2021 (291 questions)

Q1.
In Chemistry, examine the topic of Gas evolved when active metals like Zinc react with dilute Hydrochloric acid. Which statement is scientifically accurate?

(A)
Chlorine gas (Cl2)
(B)
Carbon dioxide gas (CO2)
(C)
Hydrogen gas (H2), which burns with a characteristic 'pop' sound
(D)
Oxygen gas (O2)
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Q2.
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 had alerted the authorities earlier, the accident would have been prevented.
(B)
If they have alerted the authorities, the accident would prevent.
(C)
If they would alert the authorities, the accident had been prevented.
(D)
If they alerted the authorities earlier, the accident will be prevented.
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2020 (298 questions)

Q1.

ആസിഡുകളും ആൽക്കലികളും (Acids & Alkalis - USS Standard): 'ഭൂമിശാസ്ത്രപരമായ സവിശേഷതകൾ' ലായനിയുടെ pH സ്വഭാവം എന്താണ്?


(A)
pH < 7 ആസിഡ്, pH = 7 നിർവീര്യം, pH > 7 ആൽക്കലി (ഭൂമിശാസ്ത്രപരമായ സവിശേഷതകൾ)
(B)
ആസിഡുകൾ ചുവന്ന ലിറ്റ്മസിനെ നീലയാക്കുന്നു
(C)
ആൽക്കലികൾക്ക് പുളിരുചിയാണ്
(D)
ഇവയിലൊന്നുമല്ല
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Q2.
Solve the linear equation for $x$: $3x + 13 = 25$.

(A)
x = 5
(B)
x = 6
(C)
x = 4
(D)
x = 3
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2019 (291 questions)

Q1.
Regarding Malayalam (കേരള പാഠാവലി - NMMS Prep), which statement represents a core foundational principle of Role of fundamental duties in the constitutional civic framework?

(A)
Granting absolute immunity from civil laws
(B)
Allowing tax evasion under certain conditions
(C)
Fostering civic consciousness, preserving national integrity, and protecting the environment
(D)
Mandating foreign citizenship upon majority
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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)
Total internal reflection inside clouds
(B)
Atmospheric refraction of starlight through turbulent air layers of varying refractive indices
(C)
Dispersion of light by water droplets
(D)
Diffraction of light by interstellar dust
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2018 (272 questions)

Q1.

Question Tags: Choose the correct question tag for 'Official Letters, Reports and Summaries':


(A)
Negative tag for positive statement, positive tag for negative statement (Official Letters, Reports and Summaries)
(B)
Positive tag for positive sentence
(C)
Tag without auxiliary verb
(D)
None of the above
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Q2.
Regarding Malayalam (കേരള പാഠാവലി - NMMS Prep), which statement represents a core foundational principle of Correct grammatical structure of affirmative sentences?

(A)
Object + Subject + Verb
(B)
Verb + Subject + Object
(C)
Object + Verb + Subject
(D)
Subject + Verb + Object in standard grammatical syntax
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2017 (323 questions)

Q1.
In Biological Sciences, identify the accurate description regarding Powerhouse of the eukaryotic cell responsible for cellular respiration and ATP synthesis.

(A)
Ribosomes, synthesizing proteins
(B)
Golgi apparatus, packaging lipids
(C)
Mitochondria, containing enzymes for the Krebs cycle and oxidative phosphorylation
(D)
Lysosomes, digesting cellular debris
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Q2.
Regarding Malayalam (കേരള പാഠാവലി - NMMS Prep), 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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2016 (298 questions)

Q1.

ലോഹങ്ങളും രാസമാറ്റങ്ങളും (Metals & Chemical Changes): 'രാസമാറ്റങ്ങൾ' ലോഹത്തിന്റെ ഭൗതിക അല്ലെങ്കിൽ രാസഗുണം ഏതാണ്?


(A)
ദ്യുതി, തന്യത, ആഘാതവർദ്ധനശേഷി, താപ-വൈദ്യുത ചാലകത (രാസമാറ്റങ്ങൾ)
(B)
എല്ലാ ലോഹങ്ങളും വാതകങ്ങളാണ്
(C)
ലോഹങ്ങൾ വൈദ്യുതി കടത്തിവിടില്ല
(D)
ഇവയിലൊന്നുമല്ല
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Q2.

ബഹുഭുജങ്ങൾ (Polygons - Class 8 Standard): 'ഭിന്നകസംഖ്യകൾ (Rational Numbers)' വശങ്ങളുള്ള ഒരു ബഹുഭുജത്തിന്റെ ആകെ കോണളവ് എത്രയാണ്?


(A)
ആകെ കോണളവ് $= (n-2) \times 180^\circ$, ബാഹ്യകോണുകളുടെ തുക $= 360^\circ$ ($ഭിന്നകസംഖ്യകൾ (Rational Numbers)$)
(B)
ആകെ കോണളവ് $n \times 180^\circ$
(C)
ബാഹ്യകോണുകളുടെ തുക $180^\circ$
(D)
ഇവയിലൊന്നുമല്ല
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2015 (282 questions)

Q1.
Solve the linear equation for $x$: $4x + 15 = 51$.

(A)
x = 10
(B)
x = 8
(C)
x = 11
(D)
x = 9
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Q2.
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 has been 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 was constructed across the river by the government.
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