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2026 (2763 questions)

Q1.

ਵਾਸਤਵਿਕ ਸੰਖਿਆਵਾਂ (Real Numbers - 10th Board): 'ਹੀਰੋ ਦਾ ਸੂਤਰ (Heron's Formula)' ਯੂਕਲਿਡ ਵੰਡ ਪ੍ਰਮੇਯਿਕਾ ਜਾਂ ਅੰਕਗਣਿਤ ਦੀ ਮੂਲ ਪ੍ਰਮੇਯ ਕੀ ਹੈ?


(A)
$a = bq + r$, ਜਿੱਥੇ $0 \le r < b$; ਹਰੇਕ ਭਾਜ ਸੰਖਿਆ ਨੂੰ ਅਭਾਜ ਗੁਣਨਖੰਡਾਂ ਦੇ ਗੁਣਨਫਲ ਵਜੋਂ ਲਿਖਿਆ ਜਾ ਸਕਦਾ ਹੈ ($ਹੀਰੋ ਦਾ ਸੂਤਰ (Heron's Formula)$)
(B)
$r \ge b$
(C)
ਸਾਰੀਆਂ ਵਾਸਤਵਿਕ ਸੰਖਿਆਵਾਂ ਪਰਿਮੇਯ ਹਨ
(D)
ਇਹਨਾਂ ਵਿੱਚੋਂ ਕੋਈ ਨਹੀਂ
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Q2.
What is the area of a square whose side length is 10 cm?

(A)
40 cm²
(B)
200 cm²
(C)
100 cm²
(D)
112 cm²
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2025 (390 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): 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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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): Diamond sparkles brilliantly with internal radiance.

Reason (R): Total internal reflection of light occurs inside diamond because its critical angle is exceptionally small (approximately 24.4°).


(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 (753 questions)

Q1.
In Physics, consider the Conservation principle underlying Kirchhoff's Junction Rule (Current Law). Which statement correctly defines this principle?

(A)
Conservation of Energy
(B)
Conservation of Angular Momentum
(C)
Conservation of Electric Charge ($\sum I_{\text{in}} = \sum I_{\text{out}}$)
(D)
Conservation of Linear Momentum
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Q2.
In Biological Sciences, identify the accurate description regarding Powerhouse of the eukaryotic cell responsible for cellular respiration and ATP synthesis.

(A)
Golgi apparatus, packaging lipids
(B)
Mitochondria, containing enzymes for the Krebs cycle and oxidative phosphorylation
(C)
Ribosomes, synthesizing proteins
(D)
Lysosomes, digesting cellular debris
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2023 (738 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 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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Q2.
In English Language and Grammar, identify the grammatically correct sentence or rule regarding Subject-Verb Agreement with distributive pronouns ('neither of', 'either of').

(A)
Neither of the candidates are submitting the documentation.
(B)
Neither of the candidates were submitted documentation.
(C)
Neither of the candidates has submitted the required documentation.
(D)
Neither of the candidates have submitted the required documentation.
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2022 (360 questions)

Q1.
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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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 eat something very hard
(D)
To shoot an accurate target
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2021 (323 questions)

Q1.

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

What is the vertical height of the suspension cable at a horizontal distance of $25\text{ m}$ from the bridge center?


(A)
$y = 0.008(25)^2 + 5 = 0.008(625) + 5 = 5 + 5 = 10\text{ m}$
(B)
$y = 15\text{ m}$
(C)
$y = 12.5\text{ m}$
(D)
$y = 8\text{ m}$
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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 alerted the authorities earlier, the accident will be prevented.
(C)
If they would alert the authorities, the accident had been prevented.
(D)
If they have alerted the authorities, the accident would prevent.
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2020 (419 questions)

Q1.
Calculate the volume of a right circular cylinder having radius $r = 7\text{ cm}$ and height $h = 10\text{ cm}$ (use $\pi = \frac{22}{7}$).

(A)
1540 cm³
(B)
1650 cm³
(C)
1386 cm³
(D)
1026 cm³
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Q2.
Regarding Punjabi (ਸਾਹਿਤ ਮਾਲਾ ਤੇ ਵੰਨਗੀ - PSTSE Foundation), which statement represents a core foundational principle of Correct grammatical structure of affirmative sentences?

(A)
Object + Subject + Verb
(B)
Object + Verb + Subject
(C)
Verb + Subject + Object
(D)
Subject + Verb + Object in standard grammatical syntax
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2019 (402 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)
Carbon dioxide gas (CO2)
(B)
Oxygen gas (O2)
(C)
Hydrogen gas (H2), which burns with a characteristic 'pop' sound
(D)
Chlorine gas (Cl2)
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Q2.
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 says that she was studying for her board examination.
(B)
She said that she was studying for her board examination.
(C)
She said that she had studied for her board examination.
(D)
She said that she is studying for her board examination.
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2018 (422 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.
In Physics, consider the Newton's second law of motion mathematical formulation. Which statement correctly defines this principle?

(A)
Force equals mass divided by acceleration ($F = m/a$)
(B)
Force equals rate of change of linear momentum ($F = \frac{dp}{dt} = ma$)
(C)
Force equals momentum multiplied by velocity
(D)
Force equals change in kinetic energy
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2017 (399 questions)

Q1.
In English Language and Grammar, identify the grammatically correct sentence or rule regarding Subject-Verb Agreement with distributive pronouns ('neither of', 'either of').

(A)
Neither of the candidates are submitting the documentation.
(B)
Neither of the candidates has submitted the required documentation.
(C)
Neither of the candidates have submitted the required documentation.
(D)
Neither of the candidates were submitted documentation.
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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): Diamond sparkles brilliantly with internal radiance.

Reason (R): Total internal reflection of light occurs inside diamond because its critical angle is exceptionally small (approximately 24.4°).


(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 (398 questions)

Q1.

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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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 is being constructed across the river by the government.
(C)
A new bridge had been constructed across the river by the government.
(D)
A new bridge was constructed across the river by the government.
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2015 (448 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): Money serves as an indispensable medium of exchange in modern market economies.

Reason (R): Money eliminates the need for double coincidence of wants inherent in barter trade systems.


(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 Subject-Verb Agreement with distributive pronouns ('neither of', 'either of').

(A)
Neither of the candidates has submitted the required documentation.
(B)
Neither of the candidates are submitting the documentation.
(C)
Neither of the candidates have submitted the required documentation.
(D)
Neither of the candidates were submitted documentation.
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