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Tamil Nadu Board - Class 11 (Higher Secondary +1) previous year questions (PYQ)

4,004 previous year Tamil Nadu Board - Class 11 (Higher Secondary +1) questions, grouped by year, with answers and solutions.

2026 (1208 questions)

Q1.
What is the sum of 60 and 90?

(A)
149
(B)
151
(C)
160
(D)
150
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Q2.
Calculate 12 × 9.

(A)
99
(B)
120
(C)
110
(D)
108
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2025 (199 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 Linear Momentum
(C)
Conservation of Electric Charge ($\sum I_{\text{in}} = \sum I_{\text{out}}$)
(D)
Conservation of Angular Momentum
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Q2.
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)
Epinephrine, triggering fight-or-flight response
(C)
Insulin, which facilitates cellular glucose uptake and promotes glycogenesis
(D)
Glucagon, promoting glycogenolysis
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2024 (513 questions)

Q1.

Advanced Research & Methodology: In scholarly analysis of 'Matrices and Determinants', which methodological approach ensures reproducibility and minimizes systematic bias?

(A)

Controlled multi-factorial experimental design with blinded statistical validation (Matrices and Determinants)

(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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Q2.

Advanced Research & Methodology: In scholarly analysis of 'Differential Calculus (Limits and Continuity, Differentiability)', which methodological approach ensures reproducibility and minimizes systematic bias?

(A)

Controlled multi-factorial experimental design with blinded statistical validation (Differential Calculus (Limits and Continuity, Differentiability))

(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 (443 questions)

Q1.
In Biological Sciences, identify the accurate description regarding Universal blood recipient group in the ABO blood typing system.

(A)
AB positive (AB+), because RBCs possess both A and B antigens and plasma lacks anti-A and anti-B antibodies
(B)
O negative (O-)
(C)
A positive (A+)
(D)
B positive (B+)
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Q2.

Tamil Nadu Heritage: What is the historical or architectural significance of 'Tissue Level of Organisation'?


(A)
Dravidian temple architecture, Tanjore Big Temple, Mamallapuram or Madurai Meenakshi (Tissue Level of Organisation)
(B)
Imaginary monument
(C)
Modern factory
(D)
None of these
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2022 (191 questions)

Q1.

Practical Money & Measurements: How do you calculate balance or conversion in 'Two Dimensional Analytical Geometry'?


(A)
Subtract expenses from total budget with correct standard units ($₹$, $m$, $kg$, $L$) (Two Dimensional Analytical Geometry)
(B)
Multiply random numbers
(C)
Omit units completely
(D)
None of these
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Q2.
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)
Glucagon, promoting glycogenolysis
(B)
Insulin, which facilitates cellular glucose uptake and promotes glycogenesis
(C)
Somatostatin, inhibiting digestive secretions
(D)
Epinephrine, triggering fight-or-flight response
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2021 (198 questions)

Q1.
In Physics, consider the Speed of electromagnetic waves in a vacuum according to Maxwell. Which statement correctly defines this principle?

(A)
c = \sqrt{\mu_0 \varepsilon_0}
(B)
c = \frac{\mu_0}{\varepsilon_0}
(C)
c = \frac{1}{\sqrt{\mu_0 \varepsilon_0}} \approx 3 \times 10^8 \text{ m/s}
(D)
c = \mu_0 \varepsilon_0
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Q2.
In Biological Sciences, identify the accurate description regarding Structural and functional filtration unit of the human kidney.

(A)
Nephron, consisting of glomerulus, Bowman's capsule, and renal tubule
(B)
Hepatic lobule
(C)
Alveolus
(D)
Neuron
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2020 (216 questions)

Q1.

Fractions and Decimals: How do we compare fractions in 'Matrices and Determinants' with like denominators?


(A)
When denominators are equal, the fraction with the greater numerator is larger (Matrices and Determinants)
(B)
Invert the fractions
(C)
Ignore numerators
(D)
None of these
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Q2.

Water and Atmosphere: What is the most effective water conservation technique in 'Plant Anatomy'?


(A)
Rainwater harvesting (RWH) and traditional tanks (Eris) (Plant Anatomy)
(B)
Wasting water
(C)
Dumping waste
(D)
None of these
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2019 (207 questions)

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

(A)
\mathcal{E} = -\frac{N}{d\Phi_B/dt}
(B)
\mathcal{E} = -N \frac{d\Phi_B}{dt}, where negative sign represents Lenz's Law
(C)
\mathcal{E} = N \Phi_B t
(D)
\mathcal{E} = N I R
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Q2.
In Physics, consider the Ohm's Law relationship between voltage $V$, current $I$, and resistance $R$. Which statement correctly defines this principle?

(A)
V = IR, where resistance remains constant at constant temperature
(B)
V = R / I
(C)
V = I / R
(D)
V = I^2 R
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2018 (204 questions)

Q1.
In Biological Sciences, identify the accurate description regarding Structural and functional filtration unit of the human kidney.

(A)
Nephron, consisting of glomerulus, Bowman's capsule, and renal tubule
(B)
Alveolus
(C)
Hepatic lobule
(D)
Neuron
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Q2.
What is 76 minus 54?

(A)
23
(B)
22
(C)
27
(D)
21
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2017 (194 questions)

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

(A)
Tricuspid valve
(B)
Bicuspid (Mitral) valve, preventing backflow of oxygenated blood during ventricular systole
(C)
Pulmonary semilunar valve
(D)
Aortic semilunar valve
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Q2.

Tamil Nadu Heritage: What is the historical or architectural significance of 'Human Physiology (Digestion, Respiration, Circulation, Excretion, Locomotion)'?


(A)
Dravidian temple architecture, Tanjore Big Temple, Mamallapuram or Madurai Meenakshi (Human Physiology (Digestion, Respiration, Circulation, Excretion, Locomotion))
(B)
Imaginary monument
(C)
Modern factory
(D)
None of these
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2016 (223 questions)

Q1.

Living World: What is the key adaptive feature of plants or animals in 'Hydrogen and Alkali Metals'?


(A)
Natural adaptations for food, habitat, and survival (Hydrogen and Alkali Metals)
(B)
Behaving like non-living matter
(C)
No respiration
(D)
None of these
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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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2015 (208 questions)

Q1.

Water and Atmosphere: What is the most effective water conservation technique in 'Human Physiology (Digestion, Respiration, Circulation, Excretion, Locomotion)'?


(A)
Rainwater harvesting (RWH) and traditional tanks (Eris) (Human Physiology (Digestion, Respiration, Circulation, Excretion, Locomotion))
(B)
Wasting water
(C)
Dumping waste
(D)
None of these
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Q2.
In Physics, consider the Relationship between focal length $f$ and radius of curvature $R$ for spherical mirrors. Which statement correctly defines this principle?

(A)
f = \frac{1}{R}
(B)
f = 2R
(C)
f = R^2
(D)
f = \frac{R}{2}
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