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2026 (1858 questions)

Q1.
Regarding Bengali (সাহিত্য সঞ্চয়ন ও ব্যাকরণ - মাধ্যমিক), 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)
Mandating foreign citizenship upon majority
(C)
Fostering civic consciousness, preserving national integrity, and protecting the environment
(D)
Allowing tax evasion under certain conditions
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Regarding Bengali (সাহিত্য সঞ্চয়ন ও ব্যাকরণ - মাধ্যমিক), which statement represents a core foundational principle of Role of fundamental duties in the constitutional civic framework?

(A)
Mandating foreign citizenship upon majority
(B)
Allowing tax evasion under certain conditions
(C)
Granting absolute immunity from civil laws
(D)
Fostering civic consciousness, preserving national integrity, and protecting the environment
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2025 (676 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 was studying for her board examination.
(B)
She said that she is studying for her board examination.
(C)
She said that she had studied for her board examination.
(D)
She says that she was studying for her board examination.
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Q2.
In Social Science / Indian Studies, identify the historically and geographically correct fact regarding Soil type predominantly found in the Deccan Plateau trap region, ideal for cultivating cotton.

(A)
Laterite Soil
(B)
Red and Yellow Soil
(C)
Black Soil (Regur Soil), rich in clayey material, lime, and moisture retention capacity
(D)
Alluvial Soil
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2024 (1505 questions)

Q1.

ব্যাকরণ (পদ পরিচয়): 'আয়ান আরও বেঁধে বেঁধে থাকি (শঙ্খ ঘোষ)' পদটি কোন পদ শ্রেণির অন্তর্গত?


(A)
বিশেষ্য, সর্বনাম, বিশেষণ অথবা ক্রিয়াপদ (আয়ান আরও বেঁধে বেঁধে থাকি (শঙ্খ ঘোষ))
(B)
ব্যাকরণহীন পদ
(C)
কেবল যতিচিহ্ন
(D)
কোনোটিই নয়
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Q2.

আমাদের পরিবেশ (Primary EVS): 'পদার্থের ভৌত ও রাসায়নিক ধর্মসমূহ (পর্যায় সারণি ও মৌলদের ধর্মের পর্যায়বৃত্ততা)' মানবদেহ ও পরিবেশের জন্য কেন অপরিহার্য?


(A)
সুষম খাদ্য, বিশুদ্ধ পানীয় জল এবং স্বাস্থ্যকর পরিবেশ রক্ষা করে (পদার্থের ভৌত ও রাসায়নিক ধর্মসমূহ (পর্যায় সারণি ও মৌলদের ধর্মের পর্যায়বৃত্ততা))
(B)
ক্ষতিকারক প্রভাব ফেলে
(C)
কোনো ভূমিকা নেই
(D)
কোনোটিই নয়
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2023 (1501 questions)

Q1.
In Social Science / Indian Studies, identify the historically and geographically correct fact regarding Article of the Indian Constitution known as the 'Heart and Soul of the Constitution' (Right to Constitutional Remedies).

(A)
Article 21 (Protection of Life and Personal Liberty)
(B)
Article 32, empowering citizens to approach the Supreme Court via writs (Habeas Corpus, Mandamus, etc.)
(C)
Article 19 (Right to Freedom)
(D)
Article 14 (Equality before Law)
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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)
in
(B)
to
(C)
for
(D)
with
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2022 (622 questions)

Q1.

Paragraph & Story Writing: What is the proper opening sentence for a story about 'Editorial Letter Writing, Official Letter'?


(A)
Once upon a time or On a bright sunny morning with clear narrative setting (Editorial Letter Writing, Official Letter)
(B)
Ending line first
(C)
Grammatical fragments
(D)
None of the above
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Q2.

স্বরসন্ধি ও ভাবার্থ (৫ম শ্রেণি বৃত্তি পরীক্ষা): 'অসুখী একজন (পাবলো নেরুদা)' পদটির সঠিক সন্ধিবিচ্ছেদ বা ভাবার্থ কী?


(A)
স্বরসন্ধির নিয়মসম্মত শুদ্ধ বিচ্ছেদ বা অন্তর্নিহিত নীতিশিক্ষা (অসুখী একজন (পাবলো নেরুদা))
(B)
সন্ধি হয়নি
(C)
ভুল বিশ্লেষণ
(D)
কোনোটিই নয়
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2021 (582 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): An agreement entered into without lawful consideration is void ab initio under Section 25 of the Indian Contract Act 1872.

Reason (R): Lawful consideration is a mandatory statutory pillar of contractual enforceability under the legal maxim *ex nudo pacto non oritur actio*.


(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 the Hall-Héroult electrolytic smelting of alumina, why are cryolite ($Na_3AlF_6$) and fluorspar ($CaF_2$) added to $Al_2O_3$?


(A)
To lower the melting point from 2050°C to ~950°C and increase electrical conductivity of the molten electrolyte
(B)
To act as oxidizing agents that convert aluminum into a volatile gas
(C)
To prevent corrosion of the steel tank casing
(D)
To precipitate iron and silica impurities as solid slag
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2020 (613 questions)

Q1.

Subject-Verb Agreement (Class 5 Standard): What is the grammatically correct agreement for 'The Snail (William Cowper)'?


(A)
Singular subject takes singular verb; plural subject takes plural verb (The Snail (William Cowper))
(B)
Plural verb with singular subject
(C)
Omission of main verb
(D)
None of the above
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Q2.

Tenses & Concord: Fill in the blank related to 'Newspaper Report Writing' with the past tense verb:


(A)
Standard regular or irregular past form (Newspaper Report Writing)
(B)
Future auxiliary only
(C)
Present participle without be-verb
(D)
None of the above
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2019 (575 questions)

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

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

[MAT] Complete the number series: 2, 6, 12, 20, 30, 42, ?


(A)
56
(B)
52
(C)
48
(D)
64
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2018 (606 questions)

Q1.
Regarding Bengali (সাহিত্য সঞ্চয়ন ও ব্যাকরণ - মাধ্যমিক), which statement represents a core foundational principle of Correct grammatical structure of affirmative sentences?

(A)
Object + Verb + Subject
(B)
Subject + Verb + Object in standard grammatical syntax
(C)
Verb + Subject + Object
(D)
Object + Subject + Verb
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Q2.

বাংলার নদনদী ও ভূপ্রকৃতি: 'জৈব রসায়ন (হাইড্রোকার্বন, কার্যকারী মূলক, আইসোমারিজম, ইথিলিন, পলিমার)' পশ্চিমবঙ্গের কোন অঞ্চলের প্রাকৃতিক বৈশিষ্ট্য?


(A)
উত্তরের পার্বত্য অঞ্চল, গাঙ্গেয় সমভূমি বা সুন্দরবন অঞ্চলের বৈশিষ্ট্য (জৈব রসায়ন (হাইড্রোকার্বন, কার্যকারী মূলক, আইসোমারিজম, ইথিলিন, পলিমার))
(B)
মরুভূমি অঞ্চল
(C)
আগ্নেয়গিরি অঞ্চল
(D)
কোনোটিই নয়
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2017 (585 questions)

Q1.
In Social Science / Indian Studies, identify the historically and geographically correct fact regarding Soil type predominantly found in the Deccan Plateau trap region, ideal for cultivating cotton.

(A)
Alluvial Soil
(B)
Red and Yellow Soil
(C)
Laterite Soil
(D)
Black Soil (Regur Soil), rich in clayey material, lime, and moisture retention capacity
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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 shoot an accurate target
(B)
To eat something very hard
(C)
To retreat from an impending danger
(D)
To face a difficult or unpleasant situation with courage and fortitude
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2016 (558 questions)

Q1.
In Biological Sciences, identify the accurate description regarding Phenotypic ratio of a classic Mendelian monohybrid cross in the F2 generation.

(A)
9 : 3 : 3 : 1
(B)
3 : 1 (Dominant to Recessive phenotype)
(C)
1 : 1 : 1 : 1
(D)
1 : 2 : 1
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Q2.
In Chemistry, examine the topic of pH of a neutral aqueous solution at 25°C (298 K). Which statement is scientifically accurate?

(A)
pH = 1
(B)
pH = 7, where [H^+] = [OH^-] = 10^{-7} \text{ M}
(C)
pH = 14
(D)
pH = 0
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2015 (599 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 have alerted the authorities, the accident would prevent.
(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 had alerted the authorities earlier, the accident would have been prevented.
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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 said that she is 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 says that she was studying for her board examination.
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