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West Bengal Board - Class 12 (WBCHSE Uchha Madhyamik) previous year questions (PYQ)

6,050 previous year West Bengal Board - Class 12 (WBCHSE Uchha Madhyamik) questions, grouped by year, with answers and solutions.

2026 (1219 questions)

Q1.

Paragraph & Story Writing: What is the proper opening sentence for a story about 'Biomolecules (Carbohydrates, Proteins, Nucleic Acids)'?


(A)
Once upon a time or On a bright sunny morning with clear narrative setting (Biomolecules (Carbohydrates, Proteins, Nucleic Acids))
(B)
Ending line first
(C)
Grammatical fragments
(D)
None of the above
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Q2.
What is the sum of 54 and 69?

(A)
122
(B)
124
(C)
123
(D)
133
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2025 (367 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): The quadratic equation $x^2 - 6x + 9 = 0$ has real and equal roots.

Reason (R): A quadratic equation $ax^2 + bx + c = 0$ has real and equal roots if and only if its discriminant $D = b^2 - 4ac = 0$.


(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): The quadratic equation $x^2 - 6x + 9 = 0$ has real and equal roots.

Reason (R): A quadratic equation $ax^2 + bx + c = 0$ has real and equal roots if and only if its discriminant $D = b^2 - 4ac = 0$.


(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 (773 questions)

Q1.

ভগ্নাংশ ও দশমিক (Fractions - 5th Standard): 'Differential Equations (Order, Degree, Variable Separable, Linear D.E.)'-এর সমতুল্য ভগ্নাংশ বা দশমিক রূপ কী?


(A)
লব ও হরের অনুপাত অনুযায়ী সঠিক মান ($Differential Equations (Order, Degree, Variable Separable, Linear D.E.)$)
(B)
হর শূন্য বিশিষ্ট ভগ্নাংশ
(C)
সবসময় ঋণাত্মক
(D)
কোনোটিই নয়
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Q2.

Advanced Research & Methodology: In scholarly analysis of 'Relations and Functions (Equivalence Relations, Invertible Functions)', which methodological approach ensures reproducibility and minimizes systematic bias?

(A)

Controlled multi-factorial experimental design with blinded statistical validation (Relations and Functions (Equivalence Relations, Invertible Functions))

(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 (725 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): The electrical conductivity of an intrinsic semiconductor increases with rise in temperature.

Reason (R): With increase in temperature, covalent bonds rupture, generating additional free conduction electrons and mobile holes.


(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): The square root of 2 ($\sqrt{2}$) is an irrational real number.

Reason (R): The square root of any positive prime integer is an irrational number.


(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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2022 (348 questions)

Q1.

Vocabulary: Find the correct antonym or rhyming word for 'Current Electricity (Ohm's Law, Kirchhoff's Laws, Wheatstone Bridge, Potentiometer)':


(A)
Accurate contextual antonym or phonetic rhyme (Current Electricity (Ohm's Law, Kirchhoff's Laws, Wheatstone Bridge, Potentiometer))
(B)
Irrelevant word
(C)
Spelling error
(D)
None of the above
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Q2.

গ.সা.গু. ও ল.সা.গু. (৫ম শ্রেণি বৃত্তি মান): 'Indefinite and Definite Integrals (Standard Formulas, Substitution, Parts)' সংখ্যাগুলির ল.সা.গু. বা গ.সা.গু. কত?


(A)
মৌলিক উৎপাদক বিশ্লেষণের সাহায্যে সঠিক মান ($Indefinite and Definite Integrals (Standard Formulas, Substitution, Parts)$)
(B)
গ.সা.গু. সবসময় সংখ্যার গুণফলের সমান
(C)
ল.সা.গু. নির্ণয় অসম্ভব
(D)
কোনোটিই নয়
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2021 (413 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): The electrical conductivity of an intrinsic semiconductor increases with rise in temperature.

Reason (R): With increase in temperature, covalent bonds rupture, generating additional free conduction electrons and mobile holes.


(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): Danger signals on communication towers and traffic posts are always illuminated in red color.

Reason (R): Red light has the longest wavelength in the visible spectrum and suffers minimum Rayleigh scattering ($I \propto 1/\lambda^4$) through fog and smoke.


(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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2020 (395 questions)

Q1.

স্থানীয় মান ও প্রকৃত মান: 'Inverse Trigonometric Functions (Principal Value Branches)' সংখ্যাটিতে অঙ্কের স্থানীয় মান কত?


(A)
একক, দশক, শতক বা হাজারের স্থানীয় মান (Inverse Trigonometric Functions (Principal Value Branches))
(B)
সবসময় একই থাকে
(C)
স্থানীয় মান নির্ণয় অসম্ভব
(D)
কোনোটিই নয়
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Q2.
Calculate 6 × 7.

(A)
48
(B)
35
(C)
42
(D)
44
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2019 (389 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): Heavy water ($D_2O$) is utilized as a moderator in thermal nuclear power reactors.

Reason (R): Deuterium nuclei slow down energetic fission neutrons through elastic collisions without substantial parasitic neutron absorption.


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

(A)
Hepatic lobule
(B)
Neuron
(C)
Nephron, consisting of glomerulus, Bowman's capsule, and renal tubule
(D)
Alveolus
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2018 (348 questions)

Q1.

Paragraph & Story Writing: What is the proper opening sentence for a story about 'Organic Compounds Containing Nitrogen (Amines, Diazonium Salts)'?


(A)
Once upon a time or On a bright sunny morning with clear narrative setting (Organic Compounds Containing Nitrogen (Amines, Diazonium Salts))
(B)
Ending line first
(C)
Grammatical fragments
(D)
None of the above
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Q2.
What is 54 minus 27?

(A)
26
(B)
32
(C)
28
(D)
27
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2017 (343 questions)

Q1.

Refer to the Case Study 'Case Study: Optical Fibers and Total Internal Reflection in Medical Endoscopy' to answer:

Calculate the critical angle $\theta_c$ for the optical fiber described in the passage ($n_1 = 1.52, n_2 = 1.48$).


(A)
$\theta_c = \sin^{-1}\left(\frac{1.48}{1.52}\right) \approx 76.8^\circ$
(B)
$\theta_c = \sin^{-1}\left(\frac{1.52}{1.48}\right)$ (Undefined)
(C)
$\theta_c = \cos^{-1}(1.48 \times 1.52) \approx 45^\circ$
(D)
$\theta_c = \tan^{-1}\left(\frac{1.48}{1.52}\right) \approx 44.2^\circ$
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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): Heavy water ($D_2O$) is utilized as a moderator in thermal nuclear power reactors.

Reason (R): Deuterium nuclei slow down energetic fission neutrons through elastic collisions without substantial parasitic neutron absorption.


(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 (349 questions)

Q1.
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{R}{2}
(B)
f = \frac{1}{R}
(C)
f = 2R
(D)
f = R^2
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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 = I / R
(B)
V = IR, where resistance remains constant at constant temperature
(C)
V = I^2 R
(D)
V = R / I
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2015 (381 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): The electrical conductivity of an intrinsic semiconductor increases with rise in temperature.

Reason (R): With increase in temperature, covalent bonds rupture, generating additional free conduction electrons and mobile holes.


(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 following question, a statement of Assertion (A) is followed by a statement of Reason (R). Choose the correct option:

Assertion (A): The quadratic equation $2x^2 - 4x + 3 = 0$ has no real roots.

Reason (R): The discriminant $D = b^2 - 4ac$ for this equation is $(-4)^2 - 4(2)(3) = 16 - 24 = -8 < 0$.


(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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