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2026 (2038 questions)

Q1.
Regarding Punjabi (ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਪੁਸਤਕ - 8ਵੀਂ ਬੋਰਡ), which statement represents a core foundational principle of Importance of environmental conservation and biodiversity?

(A)
Maximizing industrial waste output
(B)
Accelerating deforestation for urban sprawl
(C)
Maintaining ecological equilibrium, nutrient cycling, and climate regulation
(D)
Eliminating apex predators from natural habitats
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Q2.
Regarding Punjabi (ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਪੁਸਤਕ - 8ਵੀਂ ਬੋਰਡ), 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)
Fostering civic consciousness, preserving national integrity, and protecting the environment
(C)
Mandating foreign citizenship upon majority
(D)
Allowing tax evasion under certain conditions
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2025 (443 questions)

Q1.
In Physics, consider the Faraday's Law of Electromagnetic Induction equation. Which statement correctly defines this principle?

(A)
\mathcal{E} = N \Phi_B t
(B)
\mathcal{E} = -N \frac{d\Phi_B}{dt}, where negative sign represents Lenz's Law
(C)
\mathcal{E} = -\frac{N}{d\Phi_B/dt}
(D)
\mathcal{E} = N I R
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Q2.

[MAT] In a certain code language, 'ROSE' is written as '6821' and 'CHAIR' is written as '73456'. How is 'SEARCH' written in that code?


(A)
214673
(B)
214573
(C)
246173
(D)
214637
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2024 (1033 questions)

Q1.

Notice and Official Letter Writing: What is the mandatory formatting element in 'Official Letters, Notice, Story and Essay Writing'?


(A)
Organization name, NOTICE in bold capitals, Date, Subject, Content, and Signatory Designation (Official Letters, Notice, Story and Essay Writing)
(B)
Informal chat greeting
(C)
No date or heading
(D)
None of the above
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Q2.
Solve the linear equation for $x$: $5x + 12 = 22$.

(A)
x = 1
(B)
x = 2
(C)
x = 3
(D)
x = 4
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2023 (1054 questions)

Q1.
In Physics, consider the Condition for Total Internal Reflection (TIR) to occur at an interface. Which statement correctly defines this principle?

(A)
Light must be monochromatic and linearly polarized
(B)
Light must travel from an optically denser to rarer medium and angle of incidence must exceed critical angle ($i > i_c$)
(C)
Light travels from rarer to denser medium with $i < i_c$
(D)
Angle of incidence must equal angle of refraction ($i = r$)
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Q2.
हिंदी व्याकरण एवं साहित्य के अंतर्गत अलंकार पहचान: 'कनक कनक ते सौ गुनी, मादकता अधिकाय। या खाए बौराय जग, या पाए बौराय।' में प्रयुक्त अलंकार के संदर्भ में सही विकल्प का चयन कीजिए:

(A)
अनुप्रास अलंकार
(B)
उपमा अलंकार
(C)
श्लेष अलंकार
(D)
यमक अलंकार (एक ही शब्द का एक से अधिक बार भिन्न अर्थों में प्रयोग)
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2022 (320 questions)

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

(A)
Lysosomes, digesting cellular debris
(B)
Ribosomes, synthesizing proteins
(C)
Mitochondria, containing enzymes for the Krebs cycle and oxidative phosphorylation
(D)
Golgi apparatus, packaging lipids
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Q2.

ਖੇਤਰਮਿਤੀ (Mensuration - ਵੇਲਣ, ਘਣ, ਘਣਾਵ): 'ਬੀਜਗਣਿਤਕ ਵਿਅੰਜਕ ਅਤੇ ਤਤਸਮਕ' ਦਾ ਕੁੱਲ ਸਤ੍ਹਾ ਦਾ ਖੇਤਰਫਲ ਜਾਂ ਆਇਤਨ ਕੀ ਹੈ?


(A)
ਵੇਲਣ ਦਾ ਆਇਤਨ $= \pi r^2 h$ ਅਤੇ ਕੁੱਲ ਸਤ੍ਹਾ $= 2\pi r(r+h)$ ($ਬੀਜਗਣਿਤਕ ਵਿਅੰਜਕ ਅਤੇ ਤਤਸਮਕ$)
(B)
ਆਇਤਨ ਤੇ ਖੇਤਰਫਲ ਹਮੇਸ਼ਾ ਬਰਾਬਰ ਹੁੰਦੇ ਹਨ
(C)
ਇਕਾਈ ਰਹਿਤ ਮਾਪ
(D)
ਇਹਨਾਂ ਵਿੱਚੋਂ ਕੋਈ ਨਹੀਂ
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2021 (308 questions)

Q1.
In Chemistry, examine the topic of Functional group present in all Carboxylic Acids. Which statement is scientifically accurate?

(A)
COOH (Carboxyl group composed of carbonyl and hydroxyl groups)
(B)
OH (Alcoholic hydroxyl group)
(C)
CO- (Carbonyl ketone group)
(D)
CHO (Formyl group)
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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 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 has been constructed across the river by the government.
(D)
A new bridge is being constructed across the river by the government.
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2020 (307 questions)

Q1.
Solve the linear equation for $x$: $6x + 4 = 40$.

(A)
x = 8
(B)
x = 5
(C)
x = 7
(D)
x = 6
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Q2.

Prepositions: Choose the correct preposition for 'The Rainbow':


(A)
Precise preposition of time, place or instrument (The Rainbow)
(B)
Incorrect preposition
(C)
Redundant phrase
(D)
None of the above
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2019 (321 questions)

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

(A)
Aortic semilunar valve
(B)
Pulmonary semilunar valve
(C)
Bicuspid (Mitral) valve, preventing backflow of oxygenated blood during ventricular systole
(D)
Tricuspid valve
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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 retreat from an impending danger
(C)
To shoot an accurate target
(D)
To eat something very hard
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2018 (300 questions)

Q1.
Regarding Punjabi (ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਪੁਸਤਕ - 8ਵੀਂ ਬੋਰਡ), 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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Q2.
Regarding Punjabi (ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਪੁਸਤਕ - 8ਵੀਂ ਬੋਰਡ), which statement represents a core foundational principle of Importance of environmental conservation and biodiversity?

(A)
Maximizing industrial waste output
(B)
Accelerating deforestation for urban sprawl
(C)
Eliminating apex predators from natural habitats
(D)
Maintaining ecological equilibrium, nutrient cycling, and climate regulation
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2017 (302 questions)

Q1.
हिंदी व्याकरण एवं साहित्य के अंतर्गत संधि विच्छेद: 'सूर्योदय' शब्द का शुद्ध संधि-विच्छेद और संधि का नाम के संदर्भ में सही विकल्प का चयन कीजिए:

(A)
सूर्य + दय (वृद्धि संधि)
(B)
सूर्य + उदय (गुण स्वर संधि)
(C)
सूर्यो + दय (दीर्घ संधि)
(D)
सूर्य + उदाय (यण संधि)
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Q2.
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)
Oxygen gas (O2)
(C)
Carbon dioxide gas (CO2)
(D)
Hydrogen gas (H2), which burns with a characteristic 'pop' sound
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2016 (322 questions)

Q1.

ਫ਼ਸਲ ਉਤਪਾਦਨ ਤੇ ਸੂਖਮ ਜੀਵ (Crops & Microbes): 'ਜੰਤੂਆਂ ਵਿੱਚ ਪ੍ਰਜਨਨ' ਦਾ ਖੇਤੀਬਾੜੀ ਜਾਂ ਜੀਵਨ ਵਿੱਚ ਕੀ ਕੰਮ ਹੈ?


(A)
ਨਾਈਟ੍ਰੋਜਨ ਸਥਿਰਤਾ (ਰਾਈਜ਼ੋਬੀਅਮ), ਖਾਦਾਂ ਦੀ ਵਰਤੋਂ ਜਾਂ ਫ਼ਸਲੀ ਚੱਕਰ (ਜੰਤੂਆਂ ਵਿੱਚ ਪ੍ਰਜਨਨ)
(B)
ਸਾਰੇ ਸੂਖਮ ਜੀਵ ਕੇਵਲ ਬਿਮਾਰੀਆਂ ਫੈਲਾਉਂਦੇ ਹਨ
(C)
ਫ਼ਸਲਾਂ ਨੂੰ ਪਾਣੀ ਦੀ ਲੋੜ ਨਹੀਂ
(D)
ਇਹਨਾਂ ਵਿੱਚੋਂ ਕੋਈ ਨਹੀਂ
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Q2.
Divide 10 in the ratio 2 : 3.

(A)
4 and 6
(B)
8 and 6
(C)
3 and 7
(D)
6 and 4
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2015 (326 questions)

Q1.
हिंदी व्याकरण एवं साहित्य के अंतर्गत रचना और रचनाकार: प्रसिद्ध उपन्यास 'गोदान' के रचनाकार कौन हैं? के संदर्भ में सही विकल्प का चयन कीजिए:

(A)
जयशंकर प्रसाद
(B)
सूर्यकांत त्रिपाठी 'निराला'
(C)
मुंशी प्रेमचंद
(D)
महादेवी वर्मा
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Q2.
In Biological Sciences, identify the accurate description regarding Process by which green plants release water vapor into the atmosphere primarily through stomata.

(A)
Transpiration, which drives sap ascent and cools plant tissues
(B)
Imbibition
(C)
Respiration
(D)
Guttation
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