ASSET A QUESTION A DAY-CLASS VIII

26/03/25

Subject: SCIENCE

Anusha observed some green patches on an orange peel she had thrown into the dustbin three days earlier. This green patch is most likely to be

A a kind of bacteria B a kind of algae C a kind of fungus D a kind of virus

25/03/25

Subject: MATHS

Which of these are rational numbers?

A only 5/9 B only 0.257 C only 0.257 and 5/9 D all of them

Correct Answer: D

24/03/25

Subject: ENGLISH

In which of these words is the vowel sound the SAME as it is in glove?

A move B grove C dove D prove

Correct Answer: C

23/03/25

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

The stamp shown below was issued by

A a modern Indian state government B the Government of India C a princely state D a city municipal corporation

Correct Answer: C

21/03/25

Subject: SCIENCE

A mirror is placed along the dotted line on the letter N. In which position will the image in the mirror coincide EXACTLY with the other half of the letter?

A B C D None of these

Correct Answer: D

19/03/25

Subject: SCIENCE

The diagram represents a mixture of nitrogen and hydrogen molecules in a closed container. Assume that the number of atoms/molecules is exactly what is shown in the diagram. Which diagram shows the results after the mixture reacts as completely as possible according to the equation: N2 + 3H2> 2NH3

A B C D

Correct Answer: C

19/03/25

Subject: SCIENCE

The diagram represents a mixture of nitrogen and hydrogen molecules in a closed container. Assume that the number of atoms/molecules is exactly what is shown in the diagram. Which diagram shows the results after the mixture reacts as completely as possible according to the equation: N2 + 3H2> 2NH3

A B C D

Correct Answer: B

18/03/25

Subject: MATHS

XYZ is an isosceles triangle with side lengths y cm, y cm and z cm. y and z are both whole numbers. Let the perimeter of the triangle be P cm. Which of the following statements is true about P?

A It will ALWAYS be an odd number. B It will ALWAYS be an even number. C It will be even if z is even and odd if z is odd. D It will be even if y is even and odd if y is odd.

Correct Answer: C

17/03/25

Subject: ENGLISH

Choose the word with the correct spelling that can complete the sentence below. The delayed arrival of the train __________ my nervous companion even more.

A agravated B irritatted C infuriated D incenssed

Correct Answer: C

15/03/25

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

South Africa was one of the last European colonies to become a free democratic republic in recent times. Which of these was probably the main attraction of the region to European colonists?

A its alluring spices B its rich forests C its gold and diamond mines D its English speaking people

Correct Answer: C

14/03/25

Subject: SCIENCE

Sridevi choose four similar leaves of a plant. On leaf 1 she smeared petroleum jelly on both surfaces, on leaf 2 she smeared petroleum jelly on the upper surface and on leaf 3 she smeared petroleum jelly on the lower surface. Which of the following should she do to leaf 4 if she wants to find out whether transpiration takes place ONLY from the lower side of the leaf?

A She should smear petroleum jelly on both sides. B She should smear petroleum jelly on only the upper surface. C She should smear petroleum jelly on only the lower surface. D She should not smear any petroleum jelly at all on either side.

Correct Answer: D

13/03/25

Subject: MATHS

What is the quotient obtained on dividing 700700700700700 by 700?

A 11111 B 77777 C 1001001001001 D 100100100100100

Correct Answer: C

12/03/25

Subject: SCIENCE

On earth, an ice cube floats in water with 9/10 its volume submerged as shown in the figure. If the experiment were to be done in a lunar module parked on the lunar surface, the ice cube would

A float with the same volume immersed in water B float with its entire volume immersed in water C float or sink depending on the volume of the ice cube D sink because the gravity on the moon is less than that of the earth

Correct Answer: A

11/03/25

Subject: MATHS

Shown here are the dimensions of a football ground. What is the perimeter of the ground?

A 185 m B 370 m C 480 m D 7800 m

Correct Answer: B

10/03/25

Subject: ENGLISH

Choose the sentence that BEST combines the following three sentences. I can go for a play. I can go for a play with my friend. First, I must finish my homework.

A With my friend, I can go for a play, but must I finish my homework first. B First, I must finish my homework, then go for a play, and with my friend. C I can go for a play, with my friend, if I finish my homework well. D I can go for a play with my friend, but first I must finish my homework.

Correct Answer: D

08/03/25

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

The Assam-Bengal Company runs a river cruise on the Brahmaputra River within Assam. If you travel on this cruise, which of these is NOT going to be a sight during the sail?

A shifting banks of river and huge piles of silt B small fishing boats and crowded ferries C rich grassland and forest lands across its banks D lush mangroves and estuarine forests on its banks

Correct Answer: D

07/03/25

Subject: SCIENCE

Correct Answer: B

For several centuries it was believed that the earth was the centre of the universe and the stars and planets revolved around it. Which of these is likely to be the reason scientists like Galileo were convinced that this was not correct, and the earth actually revolved around the sun?

A They looked through telescopes and saw that the earth was actually revolving around the sun. B They found that natural phenomena (like the phases of Venus) could be explained better this way. C The church in 17th century advocated it based on passages in the Holy Scriptures. D They found that the majority of scientists had a similar idea, and therefore believed that this must be correct.

06/03/25

Subject: MATHS

197 is NOT equal to

A 194 + 193 B (18 + 1)7 C 192 × 195 D 198 ÷ 191

Correct Answer: A

05/03/25

Subject: SCIENCE

Plants produce glucose from carbon dioxide and water during photosynthesis. Glucose and its derivatives are the building materials of plants. From where does the majority of the bulk of a tree come?

A the soil B the air C the minerals + chlorophyll D the water + minerals

Correct Answer: B

04/03/25

Subject: MATHS

(-5) - = (-21) + What number does stand for?

A -8 B 0 C 8 D 13

Correct Answer: C

03/03/25

Subject: ENGLISH

Which of these sentences uses the apostrophe CORRECTLY?

A The girls's descriptions have too many do's and don'ts. B The girls' descriptions have too many do's and don'ts. C The girl's descriptions have too many dos and don'ts. D The girls' descriptions have too many dos' and don'ts.

Correct Answer: B

01/03/25

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

The following is an imaginary dialogue between two characters in a historical novel. 'Maharaja, I grew some 100 maunds of Jawar in my field last year. But most of these were taken as land tax - 50 maunds by the amil, 14 maunds by the zamindar and 10 maunds by the village moneylender. And now this year a new tax is being imposed. How will we pay all these taxes and what will we eat?' The dialogue suggests:

A exploitation of farmers B exploitation of moneylenders C exploitation of zamindars D exploitation of maharajas

Correct Answer: A

28/02/24

Subject: SCIENCE

Environmentalists recommend an increased use of biofuels to reduce pollution. Identify a biofuel from the following list.

A ethanol B coal C kerosene D diesel

Correct Answer: A

27/02/24

Subject: MATHS

- 45 > 100 Which of the following could be the number in the box?

A 55 B 145 C 150 D It is not possible

Correct Answer: C

26/02/24

Subject: SCIENCE

Given below are the major food components of 100 grams of a particular brand of wheat flour. The energy released per gram of each food component is also specified in the table. Based on the given information, calculate the approximate amount of energy in kcal released by 100 grams of the wheat flour.

A 300 B 310 C 350 D 360

Correct Answer: D

25/02/24

Subject: MATHS

Shanthi uses a ruler and compasses to divide an angle DEF into two equal angles as shown below: What would happen if the radius of the two intersecting arcs drawn in Step 2 were doubled?

A Angle DEF would have got divided into four equal parts. B The arcs drawn from X and Y would not have intersected at all. C The angle would still have got divided into two equal parts. D We can't say without knowing the measure of angle DEF.

Correct Answer: C

24/02/24

Subject: ENGLISH

Choose the CORRECT representation of the sentences given below without any change in meaning. ''What else is new?'' Rahul asked. ''Have you begun your project work?''

A Rahul demanded me what else is new and whether I have begun my project work. B Rahul wanted to know what else was new and had I begun my project work. C Rahul asked me what else was new and whether I had begun my project work. D Rahul told me what else was new and if I had begun my project work.

Correct Answer: C

22/02/24

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

Which of these farming methods in a hill slope is ideal for rice cultivation?

A B C D

Correct Answer: C

27/09/23

Subject: SCIENCE

The arrangement shown below was used in 19th century theatres to create images of ghosts that could appear and disappear at will. What should be placed at X for the trick to work?

A a light source B a mirror C another actor D a lens

26/09/23

Subject: MATHS

The sum of all the whole numbers from 1 to 45 is subtracted from the sum of all the whole numbers from 1 to 50 as shown: (1 + 2 +....+ 50) - (1 + 2 +.....+ 45) What will be the result?

A 5 B 50 C 240 D 285

Correct Answer: C

25/09/23

Subject: ENGLISH

Identify the sentence with a rhyming word for 'broad'.

A The brood of chickens followed the mother hen everywhere. B The thief tied the man's hands with a nylon cord. C If they have no bread, let them eat cake. D The toad sang its merry song unaware of the coarseness of its sound.

Correct Answer: B

23/09/23

Subject: ENGLISH

Choose the CORRECT option that MATCHES the sentence given below. He was known as a great playwright and as a great artist.

A He was not known only as a great playwright and as a great artist. B He was not known as a great playwright but only as a great artist. C He was known only as a great playwright and not as a great artist. D He was not only known as a great playwright but also as a great artist.

22/09/23

Subject: SCIENCE

The cartoon here tries to portray

A WIPRO's entry into the global market B diversification of WIPRO into different businesses C merging of smaller IT companies with WIPRO D WIPRO's concern for environmental protection

21/09/23

Subject: MATHS

A pizza is divided into equal slices as shown. What part of the pizza below would remain if you ate two of the slices?

A 40% B 60% C 66.7% D 77.5%

20/09/23

Subject: SCIENCE

The diagram here shows a mountain of height 2000 metres. The direction of the wind and some air temperatures are indicated. From this information, it is very likely that the region at X will be a

A dry region B jungle C large lake D Plateau

Correct Answer: A

19/09/23

Subject: MATHS

Which of the following numbers is equal to 25?

A 22 × 23 B 22 + 23 C 210 − 25 D 220 ÷ 24

Correct Answer: A

18/09/23

Subject: ENGLISH

Choose the option which best completes the sentence. The computational speed of computers ________ in the last few years.

A have doubled B has doubled C had doubled D is doubling

Correct Answer : B

16/09/23

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

In ancient Greek society, social hierarchy played an important role in day-to-day functioning. In the absence of literary records, what evidence might archaeologists use to understand different levels of hierarchy in ancient Greek society?

A differences in grains consumed. B differences in offerings found at graves. C differences in religious beliefs. D differences in human skeletons found.

Correct Answer: B

15/09/23

Subject: SCIENCE

The graph given shows the population of two species ladybirds and aphids over time. Which of these appears to be a possibility based on this graph?

A Ladybirds probably feed on aphids B Aphids probably feed on ladybirds C Ladybirds and aphids do not feed on each other D Nothing can be said about them based on this

Correct Answer: A

14/09/23

Subject: MATHS

The plan of a shopping plaza is shown below. During rush hour, people have to enter the plaza through entrance E and on coming to an intersection they can move only in the directions indicated by the arrows. At each intersection, an equal number of people take each available path. If there is only one path at an intersection, everyone proceeds through that. If 400 people enter the plaza through entrance E, how many people would come out from exit H?

A 325 B 250 C 200 D 133

Correct Answer: A

13/09/23

Subject: SCIENCE

On a hot summer day, Sarita decides to move her fridge to her small bedroom, keep its door open, and lock all the doors of the room. She is hoping that the fridge will cool the room like an AC. Will her plan work?

A Yes, because the room is small and its doors are closed. B Yes, but it will take more time compared to an AC. C No, because the heat is being returned to the room. D No, because a fridge does not cool when its door is open.

Correct Answer: C

12/09/23

Subject: MATHS

Five identical rectangular pieces of cloth of different prints when arranged as shown form a square patch. If the perimeter of each rectangular piece is 48 cm, what is the perimeter of the square patch?

A 240 cm B 120 cm C 96 cm D 80 cm

Correct Answer: D

11/09/23

Subject: ENGLISH

Which of these sentences has no mistake?

A He said, ''You are correct.'' B He said, ''you are correct''. C He said ''you are correct''. D He said, ''You, are correct.''

Correct Answer: A

10/09/23

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

Study this poster carefully. What is the MOST APPROPRIATE message to go into the blank space on the bottom right part of the poster?

A It is exactly one-fourth of 90o, the total number of degrees of latitude. B The earth's axis of rotation is tilted by that much - 23.5o C The limit has been agreed to by all the nations of the world. D There is no reason, and the limit has been fixed arbitrarily.

08/09/23

Subject: SCIENCE

The Tropic of Cancer at 23.5oN latitude marks the northern limit of the places on earth where the Sun is ever exactly overhead. Why is this limit at 23.5o and not some other latitude?

A It is exactly one-fourth of 90o, the total number of degrees of latitude. B The earth's axis of rotation is tilted by that much - 23.5o C The limit has been agreed to by all the nations of the world. D There is no reason, and the limit has been fixed arbitrarily.

Correct Answer: B

07/09/23

Subject: MATHS

A corner of a square paper is folded along the dotted line as shown below. After folding, if

A 700 B 550 C 350 D 200

Correct Answer: B

06/09/23

Subject: SCIENCE

Study this circuit which uses two 2-way switches. Unlike a regular switch, a 2-way switch is connected to a circuit even when it is in the 'off' position. The special feature of this circuit is that:

A the bulb can be switched on only if both the switches are on. B the bulb can be switched on by any one of the two switches. C one switch can only turn the bulb on, and the other can only turn it off. D multiple bulbs can be controlled through multiple switches.

Correct Answer: B

05/09/23

Subject: MATHS

A geometrical game has 4 wooden rods of lengths 1, 2, 3 and 4 units respectively. How many different triangles is it possible to make from these rods using only three rods at a time?

A 1 B 2 C 3 D 4

Correct Answer: A

04/09/23

Subject: ENGLISH

Choose the option which best completes the sentence. It is better to prepare oneself well rather than go for a job without __________.

A preparatory B preparation C prepared D prepares

Correct Answer: B

03/09/23

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

Which of these business or financial organizations can NOT be listed on the National Stock Exchange of India?

A Reserve Bank of India B Reliance Industries Limited C ICICI Bank Limited D ICICI Bank Limited

Correct Answer: A

03/09/23

Subject: SCIENCE

June 21/22 of any year is ________________

A when day and night are of equal duration throughout the world B the Winter Solstice in the Southern Hemisphere. C the longest day in all parts of the world. D the shortest day in all parts of the world.

31/08/23

Subject: MATHS

The average height of 3 boys is 130 cm. If the shortest boy is 120 cm tall, how tall could the tallest boy be?

A 180 cm B 165 cm C 145 cm D 130 cm

Correct Answer: C

30/08/23

Subject: SCIENCE

In a car battery, plates of lead and lead dioxide are immersed in a liquid, L. A chemical reaction occurs leading to the production of lead sulphate and water. What kind of a liquid is L likely to be?

A An acid B A base C Salt solution D Distilled water

Correct Answer: A

29/08/23

Subject: MATHS

Ami is playing with small identical cubes. She joined 8 of them to form a cube as shown. At least how many more of the small cubes will she need to join to this formation to get the next sized cube?

A 9 B 12 C 19 D 27

Correct Answer: C

28/08/23

Subject: ENGLISH

Choose the option which best completes the sentence. Sandpaper feels ______ when touched.

A course B coarse C cores D cause

Correct Answer: B

26/08/23

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

In the Patachitra style, human figures are portrayed with extended beak-like noses, elongated eyes, prominent chins and finely detailed clothes and jewellery. Which of the following is also in the patachitra style?

A B C D

Correct Answer: B

25/08/23

Subject: SCIENCE

The frequency range in which some common animals can hear is shown in the graphic below. A manufacturer wants to create a pest controller that will emit loud sounds that can be heard by insects and rodents (and will hence drive them away), but will not affect humans and pets. What frequencies of sound should the pest controller produce?

A Below 20 hertz B 100 hertz - 1,000 hertz C 40,000 hertz - 100,000 hertz D Above 100,000 hertz

Correct Answer: C

24/08/23

Subject: MATHS

A cuboidal tank was filled with water to the level shown below. After 50 more litres of water is poured into the tank, it was 3⁄4 full. What is the capacity of the tank?

A 120 litres B 110 litres C 100 litres D 90 litres

Correct Answer: A

23/08/23

Subject: SCIENCE

A gas is taken in a vessel which is then sealed. The gas is then heated. How will the temperature, pressure and volume of the gas change?

A Since the vessel is sealed, all of them will remain the same. B The temperature will increase, the pressure and volume will remain the same. C The temperature and pressure will increase, the volume will remain the same. D The temperature, pressure and volume will all increase.

Correct Answer: C

22/08/23

Subject: MATHS

There is a certain relation between the corresponding members of X and Y in the following figure. Which of the following equations describes the relation correctly?

A x = y + 1 B y = 2x -1 C x = 2y -1 D y = 2x2-1

Correct Answer: D

21/08/23

Subject: ENGLISH

Which of these best completes the sentence below? My friend was in search of some reasonable _____________.

A acomodation B accommodation C accomodation D ackomodation

Correct Answer: B

19/08/23

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

The paintings shown here are drawn by the folk artists of Eastern India. These paintings are meant to generate awareness among people about a deadly disease. Which one?

A Polio B Leprosy C AIDS D Diarrhea

Correct Answer: C

18/08/23

Subject: SCIENCE

When a cell was examined under a microscope, it was found that it did not have a cell wall. Which of these is also likely to be missing from the cell?

A Nucleus B Mitochondrion C Chloroplasts D Vacuole

Correct Answer: C

17/08/23

Subject: MATHS

Which of the following successive discounts on an article with a marked price of M would result in the greatest benefit to the buyer?

A 15% off on M, then 25% on the reduced amount B 25% off on M, then 15% on the reduced amount C 40% off on M D All would result in the same discount

Correct Answer: C

16/08/23

Subject: SCIENCE

Contour lines on a map connect points on the surface that have the same elevation (height) above sea level. What can be said about the flow of the river in this map?

A It flows in a south-east direction B It flows in a north-west direction C It flows in a south-west direction D We cannot be sure of the flow direction.

Correct Answer: A

15/08/23

Subject: MATHS

A solid cube of side 8 cm has a black border of uniform width 1 cm painted on each of its faces. What part of the cube's surface is painted black?

A 7⁄8 B 7⁄16 C 9⁄16 D 15⁄64

Correct Answer: B

14/08/23

Subject: ENGLISH

Which of these best completes the sentence below? When the car is standing still, it is _____________.

A stationery B stationary C stetionary D stationnary

Correct Answer: B

12/08/23

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

The Chola empire in South India (around 1000 AD) was known for its system of decentralisation of power. In this system, democratic methods were used to resolve small conflicts. Which of these may have been used to resolve a dispute between two farmers?

A in the presence of the council of ministers in the Chola royal court B at the house of the most wealthy and powerful person in the village C at the village ur or sabha, the council of villagers. D at the house of the village priest

Correct Answer: C

11/08/23

Subject: SCIENCE

Two balls P and Q simultaneously hit a stationary ball R. The direction in which P was moving when it hit R, and the final direction in which R moves are shown. Which of these could be the direction in which Q was moving when it hit R?

A B C D

Correct Answer: D

10/08/23

Subject: MATHS

Vaishali saves Rs. 35 every week to buy a game costing Rs. 510. Which expression below shows the amount left for her to save after n weeks?

A (510 - 35)n B 35n - 510 C 510 - 35n D (510 + 35)n

Correct Answer: C

09/08/23

Subject: SCIENCE

Hydrated copper sulphate is a blue crystalline solid. When heated, it changes to anhydrous copper sulphate, a white powder. Which of these occurs in that process?

A Loss of water B Absorption of water C Loss of oxygen D Oxidation

Correct Answer: A

08/08/23

Subject: MATHS

Two identical triangular pieces of paper are pasted one on top of the other such that they overlap in a square of side 4 cm as shown below. The resulting shape covers an area of

A 136 cm² B 120 cm² C 104 cm² D 88 cm²

Correct Answer: C

07/08/23

Subject: ENGLISH

Choose the answer which means the same as the given statement. All that glitters is not gold.

A Everything that shines looks as good as gold. B Something that looks very good may not be so great. C There are more ways to the wood than one. D All's well that ends well.

Correct Answer: B

05/08/23

Subject: SCIENCE

British colonial records, oral histories and some material culture of the Apatani tribe suggest that they came to their present settlements in Arunachal Pradesh after years of migration. What could be the main reason for this?

A Setting up of large scale industries displaced them from time to time. B The search for new forest areas forced them to migrate from time to time. C Prolonged war with neighbouring China caused a series of migrations. D Fear of wildlife caused migration into valleys from forests.

Correct Answer: B

04/08/23

Subject: SCIENCE

Arrange these steps of the Scientific Method in the correct sequence:

A 2 -- 4 -- 3 -- 5 -- 1 B 3-- 4 -- 2-- 5 -- 1 C 4-- 3-- 1-- 2 -- 5 D There isn't 1 correct sequence - many are possible

Correct Answer: B

03/08/23

Subject: MATHS

A tailor, when asked to stitch dresses for a school's annual programme, says he would stitch 25 dresses a day and finish the work in 20 days. If the school requests him to finish and deliver the dresses 5 days earlier, at least how many extra dresses would he need to stitch every day?

A 13 B 9 C 8 D 5

Correct Answer: B

31/07/23

Subject: ENGLISH

Choose the CORRECT option to complete the given sentence. By pulling the wool over his mum's eyes, Shane was __________

A covering her face. B stealing things from her C hiding the truth from her. D speaking non-stop.

29/07/23

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

Arrange the places: Cochin, Pune, Delhi and Nainital according to their heights above the sea level - from the lowest to the highest.

A Cochin – Pune – Delhi – Nainital B Pune – Nainital – Cochin – Delhi C Cochin – Delhi – Pune – Nainital D Delhi – Cochin – Pune – Nainital

28/07/23

Subject: SCIENCE

Sheela was asked to write about an animal by her teacher. Here is what she wrote. "On a rainy day I saw a number of crawling worm-like creatures on my lawn. They were brown. I could not see any legs. Their bodies were divided into rings. I could not even make out the head from the tail." Identify the animals.

A B C D

27/07/23

Subject: SCIENCE

Speech is much better developed in humans than in other animals. This is MAINLY due to which organ being better developed in humans?

A Mouth B Tongue C Heart D Brain

26/07/23

Subject: MATHS

Which of the following is equal to 132?

A 137- 135 B 136/134 C 122 + 12 D 133/135

24/07/23

Subject: ENGLISH

Choose the option with the CORRECT spelling to complete the given sentence. A treeless grassy plain is called a __________.

A preirie B priarie C prairi D prairie

23/07/23

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

In recent years, there have been conflicts between various Indian states about owning or using a common natural resource. Which one?

A river water B sea water C minerals D forest produces

21/07/23

Subject: SCIENCE

When we take a picture at night with a flash camera, which of these is the ENERGY CONVERSION that takes place?

A Chemical------------->Light B Light---------------->Sound C Mechanical-------------->Light D There is no energy conversion

20/07/23

Subject: MATHS

How many whole numbers are there between 1 lakh and 1 crore (excluding both)?

A 9000000 B 9900000 C 9899999 D 10000000

19/07/23

Subject: SCIENCE

Almost all sour fruits contain:

A Vitamin A B Vitamin B C Vitamin C D Vitamin D

18/07/23

Subject: MATHS

The entire surface of both the solids have to be painted, INCLUDING the bottom faces. If Vijay took 16 minutes to paint the solid he made, how many minutes would Tony take to paint his solid? (Assume that they paint at the same speed)

A 14 B 16 C 18 D 20

17/07/23

Subject: ENGLISH

Choose from the options a sentence which reports the following sentence correctly. He said, ''How dare you talk to me like that! Do you know who you are talking to?''

A He shouted at me and asked how I dared to talk to him like that. He asked whether I knew who I was talking to. B He shouted at me and asked how dared I talk to him like that. He asked whether I knew who I was talking to. C He shouted at me and asked how I dared to talk him like that. He asked whether I knew who he was taking to. D He shouted at me and asked how I dared to talk to him like that. He asked whether he knew who I was talking to.

15/07/23

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

In which of these sequences of years was the census of India carried out?

A 2005 – 1985 – 1965 B 2001 – 1991 – 1981 – 1971 C 2001 – 1996 – 1991 – 1986 D 2005 – 1995 – 1985 – 1975

14/07/23

Subject: ENGLISH

Given below are the steps involved in scientific investigation. 1. Collect data or information through observation and other appropriate methods. 2. Identify the hypothesis that can be tested and validated through the experiment. 3. Design the experiment. 4. Perform the experiment and collect data. 5. Analyse the data collected. 6. Validate your hypothesis. If invalid, reformulate the hypothesis and repeat steps 3 to 6. Your grandfather is ill and goes to see a doctor. The doctor prescribes some medicines after talking to him. However, he wants to have the blood report of your grandfather. Which step in the process of investigation does this correspond to?

A Step 1 B Step 3 C Step 4 D Step 6

24/06/23

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

Shravan is doing a school project on the life of royals of the Mughal era, but is asked not to use any literary sources for information. Which of these could be a source of information on this topic?

A miniature paintings depicting the Mughal courts and lifestyles B murals showing aspects of Mughal society on the mosque walls C Islamic sculptures and idols from Mughal monuments D black-and-white photographs taken during the Mughal period

20/06/23

Subject: MATHS

p and q are two numbers such that p x q is an integer but p - q is NOT an integer. Which of the following could be the values of p and q?

A -4 , 4 B 4 , 4 C {frac(1/4)} , {frac(1/4)} D 4 , {frac(1/4)}

17/06/23

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

Now-a-days most cities of India have Automatic Teller Machines (ATMS). These machines allow people to withdraw cash from their accounts, find out their balance and in some cases also make deposits. Who among the following can not avail these facilities in ATMs in India?

A Non-Resident Indians B a US citizen C a child of Class eight D anyone not having a bank account

09/06/23

Subject: SCIENCE

Which of these precautions is NOT relevant to prevent malaria?

A Pouring a layer of oil on water puddles. B Keeping all water containers covered. C Covering ourselves properly while sleeping. D Washing vegetables before cooking them.

08/06/23

Subject: MATHS

The weighing machine shown below is displaying the weight of a newborn baby. What is the baby's weight rounded to the nearest 100 grams?

A 2.849 kg B 2.85 kg C 2.8 kg D 3.0 kg

Correct Answer: C

07/06/23

Subject: SCIENCE

Mass is conserved in chemical reactions - specifically, the number of atoms of each element does not change. Equations must therefore be BALANCED. The equation of a reaction between a metal and an acid here, will be balanced when the question mark corresponds to____.

A 2 B 1 C 4 D 0

Correct Answer: B

05/06/23

Subject: ENGLISH

Which of these newspaper headlines is in the active voice and in the present tense?

A Hurdles Cleared for Kotla ODI B Thief Robbed of Cash, Arrested C Batsmen Hold Aces in 1st ODI D Bowlers Will Need to Keep Their Cool

04/06/23

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

Which of these orgnisations is responsible for the conservation of world heritage sites and monuments?

A B C D

Correct Answer: A

04/06/23

Subject: SCIENCE

Air resistance is a special kind of frictional force that acts on objects as they travel through air. Identify the situation where this frictional force is ABSENT, from the ones given below.

A B C D

Correct Answer: A

01/06/23

Subject: MATHS

Arnav used modelling clay to make two cubes whose comparative sizes are shown below. The volume of clay used for the larger cube is how many times the volume used for the smaller one?

A 12 times B 8 times C 4 times D 2 times

Correct Answer: B

31/05/23

Subject: ENGLISH

A ship has anchored in an ocean. The ocean is 10,500 m deep. An engineer from the ship sent a signal straight down into the water. How long will it take for the echo to reach him? (velocity of sound in water 1.5 km/s)

A 16.5 sec B 15 sec C 14 sec D 7 sec

Correct Answer: C

30/05/23

Subject: MATHS

Urmil looked at his watch and said, "The number of hours that are left today is exactly one-seventh of the number of hours that have already passed." What time was Urmil's watch showing?

A 7 AM B 6:30 PM C 7 PM D 9 PM

29/05/23

Subject: ENGLISH

Choose the option with NO spelling error to complete the given sentence. Children love to watch the __________ light of the crazy-balls which glow in the dark.

A luminecent B lumeniscent C luminicent D luminescent

Correct Answer: D

27/05/23

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

Choose the CORRECT option that MATCHES the sentence given below. He was known as a great playwright and as a great artist.

A He was not known only as a great playwright and as a great artist. B He was not known as a great playwright but only as a great artist. C He was known only as a great playwright and not as a great artist. D He was not only known as a great playwright but also as a great artist.

25/05/23

Subject: MATHS

For which of these values of x and y is 2x - 3y = 3x - 2y?

A x = 1, y = -1 B x = 2, y = 0 C x = 0, y = 1 D x = 1, y = 1

24/05/23

Subject: MATHS

Which of these correctly describes what happens to the molecules in a BOWL OF ICE CREAM when it melts?

A They absorb heat energy and start moving more slowly. B They absorb heat energy and start moving more rapidly. C They release heat energy and start moving more slowly. D They release heat energy and start moving more rapidly.

Correct Answer: B

22/05/23

Subject: ENGLISH

Which word can precede all the given below words? an exam a lesson a bath a book

A read B take C write D do

11/05/23

Subject: MATHS

Frostee ice cream packs are available in two different sizes as shown below. Abbas needs 10 litres of vanilla ice cream for a party. What is the MINIMUM cost at which Abbas can get enough ice cream for his party?

A Rs. 340 B Rs. 350 C Rs. 400 D Rs. 450

10/05/23

Subject: SCIENCE

Ravi has three identical looking pieces PQ, RS and TU as shown below. He has been told that some or all of them may be magnets. Others are non-magnets. He conducts the following FOUR experiments. What can he conclude from this?

A All are magnets. B PQ and RS are magnets, TU is not. C PQ and TU are magnets, RS is not known D None are magnets.

Correct Answer: B

09/05/23

Subject: MATHS

Study the table given below to answer the question. Three teams took part in a hockey tournament. Each team played one match against each of the other two teams. The table below shows the results of the matches, but a part of the table is covered by a stain. What was the score of the Team X versus Team Y match?

A Team X - 1, Team Y - 1 B Team X - 1, Team Y - 0 C Team X - 2, Team Y - 1 D Team X - 3, Team Y – 1

Correct Answer : B

08/05/23

Subject: ENGLISH

Who has created this beautiful painting? Which of these rewrites the above sentence in the Passive Voice correctly?

A By whom is this beautiful painting created? B This beautiful painting had been created by whom? C For who is this beautiful painting being created? D By whom has this beautiful painting been created?

Correct Answer: D

06/05/23

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

If the Prime Minister of India visits the United States to sign an agreement on international cooperation, which of these issues would MOST probably be on the agenda?

A reforms in Indian Public Sector Undertaking B modernisation of Indian Police services C strategies to tackle terrorism in both the countries D allowing free market economy in Kenya

Correct Answer: C

05/05/23

Subject: SCIENCE

A Vernier scale can be used to obtain more accurate measurements than is possible with a normal scale. The first Vernier here reads 12.3 mm. What does the second Vernier read?

A 15.2 mm B 15.0 mm C 15.10 mm D 14.10 mm

Correct Answer: B

04/05/23

Subject: MATHS

Abdul pressed 6 buttons on his calculator and got the result as 27. The buttons that he pressed are shown below (in order). The first button is hidden: Which button did Abdul press first?

A B C D

Correct Answer: C

03/05/23

Subject: SCIENCE

Shown here is an object whose weight is found out using a spring balance, but with the object dipped in water to different extents as shown. In which of these will it record minimum weight?

A B C D

Correct Answer: C

02/05/23

Subject: MATHS

See the table below showing a relation between x and y. Which of these is the correct relation between x and y?

A 4x = y B {frac(x/y)} = 4 C xy = 4 D y = x – 3

Correct Answer: B

01/05/23

Subject: ENGLISH

I was instructed to go to the third room on the left when I entered the building. Which of these states the above sentence in direct speech?

A I was told, ''When you enter the building, go to the third room on the left.'' B ''I was told that When you enter the building go to the third room on the left'' C I was told that ''When you enter the building,'' ''go to the third room on the left.'' D I was told ''when you entered the building go to the third room on the left''

Correct Answer: A

29/04/23

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

The temple 'prasadam' of South India and Orissa consist of ingredients that are locally grown for thousands of years. Which of these vegetables/fruits is used for the prasadam?

A cauliflower B banana C tomato D apple

Correct Answer: B

28/04/23

Subject: SCIENCE

The diagrams show different trials Abdul carried out with carts having different-sized wheels. He started them from different heights and the blocks he put in them were of equal mass. He wants to test this idea: The heavier a cart is, the greater its speed at the bottom of a ramp. Which three trials should he compare?

A G, T, and X B O, T, and Z C R, U, and Z D S, T, and U

Correct Answer: D

27/04/23

Subject: MATHS

What is the minimum number of degrees by which the shape below has to be rotated (about its centre) so that it looks exactly the same as it does now?

A 90 B 1000 C 1800 D 3600

Correct Answer: D

26/04/23

Subject: SCIENCE

What is the role of GEARS in a car?

A to start the engine. B to ignite the fuel as required C to stop the car quickly D to transmit power to the wheels as required.

25/04/23

Subject: MATHS

The shape given below is made up of identical small squares. If the area of the whole shape is 24 cm2, what is its perimeter?

A 24 cm B 28 cm C 48 cm D 56 cm

19/04/23

Subject: SCIENCE

Which BEST describes the surface of the Earth over billions of years?

A A flat surface is gradually pushed up into higher and higher mountains until it is covered with mountains. B High mountains gradually wear down until most of the Earth is at sea level. C High mountains gradually wear down as new mountains are continuously being formed, over and over again. D High mountains and flat plains stay side by side for billions of years with little change.

18/04/23

Subject: MATHS

The number of pencils in Ketan's box is 6 more than the number of rulers in it. If the number of pencils in his box is P and the number of rulers R, which of the following is true?

A R + 6 = P B P + 6 = R C 6R = P D 6P = R

Correct Answer: A

17/04/23

Subject: ENGLISH

Which word has the same meaning as the underlined word in this sentence given below? He led a humdrum life.

A isolated B exciting C monotonous D reserved

Correct Answer: C

15/04/23

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

Towards the first half of the 20th century, the British government settled the age old land-owning issues in India through the 'Land Reforms Act'. According to this act, which kind of land was transferred from the wealthy feudal lords to the common man?

A Industrial land B Agricultural land C Pasture land D all kinds of land

Correct Answer: B

14/04/23

Subject: SCIENCE

An instrument attached to a toy car made a punch every second on a strip of paper as the car moved on a smooth surface. This is how the tape looked. What is the speed of the car between the points A and B?

A 1cm/s B 8cm/s C 40cm/s D 20cm/s

Correct Answer: A

13/04/23

Subject: MATHS

A wall hanging that Jayati sold in the school funfair for Rs 20 had cost her Rs 25 to make. Jayati made a ___________ on the wall hanging.

A profit of 80% B loss of 5% C loss of 20% D loss of 25%

Correct Answer: C

12/04/23

Subject: SCIENCE

Hajira suffers from acidity in her stomach. Which of these could the medicine prescribed contain?

A Soda B Magnesium Hydroxide C Hydrochloric Acid D Sodium Chloride

Correct Answer: B

11/04/23

Subject: MATHS

A pair of rational numbers, when MULTIPLIED, gives the answer as (-1). The numbers could be

A (-p) and p B (-p) and (-1) C (-p ) and 1 D (-p) and {frac(1/p)}

Correct Answer : D

10/04/23

Subject: ENGLISH

Choose the OPPOSITE of the underlined word in the sentence below. I never approve of excessive use of imported materials.

A ordinary B common C common D moderate

Correct Answer: D

08/04/23

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

Which of these is traditionally performed in the courtyard of local Hindu temples?

A Bihu of Assam B Kathakali of Kerala C Bhangra of Punjab D Karma dance of Chhattisgarh

Correct Answer: B

07/04/23

Subject: SCIENCE

Identify the data that has been used to draw this graph.

A B C D

Correct Answer: A

06/04/23

Subject: MATHS

Which of the following is the BEST estimate of the amount of water in the container shown below?

A 0.6 litres B 1.3 litres C 1.5 litres D 1.7 litres

Correct Answer: C

05/04/23

Subject: SCIENCE

Animals are made up of many atoms. What happens to the atoms after an animal has died?

A The atoms stop moving. - 4 + 4x B The atoms recycle back into the environment. C The atoms split into simpler parts and then combine to form other atoms. D The atoms no longer exist once the animal has decomposed.

Correct Answer: B

04/04/23

Subject: MATHS

(x - 2)(x - 2) + 4x is equal to

A x2 - 4 + 4x B 6x + 4 C x2> + 4 + 4x D x2 + 4

Correct Answer: D

03/04/23

Subject: ENGLISH

Which pair of similar-sounding words can be formed from the clues given below? 'Jams are made from these.' 'One does this to the hatchet to be friends again.'

A flowers - flour B berries - buries C peaches - pitches D peels - peals

Correct Answer: B

01/04/23

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

Raghu holds a driving license issued to him at the RTO office in Bangalore. Possessing it allows him to drive his car _______________.

A only within Bangalore B only within Karnataka C all over India D all over the world

Correct Answer: C

31/03/23

Subject: SCIENCE

On a rainy night, Mohan observed that every time there was lightning and thunder, he would usually SEE the lightning a few seconds BEFORE he HEARD the thunder. What could be the reason for this?

A Thunder travels faster than lightning. B Sound waves travel faster than light in air. C Light waves travel faster than sound waves. D Light waves travel through a less dense medium than sound waves.

Correct Answer: C

30/03/23

Subject: MATHS

A part of quadrilateral EFGH is covered with an object X. Which of the following is DEFINITELY true about quadrilateral EFGH?

A It must be a parallelogram B It must be a rectangle C It must be a square D none of the above

Correct Answer: D

29/03/23

Subject: SCIENCE

The students of a class were asked to look for fossils. Given below are four different rocks and how they are formed. Which of the rocks is most likely to contain fossils?

A P B Q C R D S

Correct Answer: A

28/03/23

Subject: MATHS

Ananth ran a 4 km stretch at an average speed of 10 km an hour. If he started his run at 5:00 AM, at what time did he finish?

A 5:24 AM B 5:40 AM C 7:25 AM D 7:30 AM

27/03/23

Subject: ENGLISH

Which of these is the correct form of reported speech of the given statement? She said to her friend, ''What will you wear for the party tonight?''

A She told her friend what would she wear for the party tonight. B She said to her friend what she would wear for the party that night. C She said to her friend what will she wear for the party in the night. D She asked her friend what she would wear for the party that night.

25/03/23

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

In the beginning of the 20th century, the British divided the Madras, Bengal and Bombay presidencies into a number of smaller states (which we know today as Maharashtra, Kerala, Karnataka etc.) This division was on the basis of _________.

A religion B economy C language D climate

24/03/23

Subject: SCIENCE

70ml of water was allowed to freeze in a 100ml container. What will the container look like after the water has frozen?

A B C D

22/03/23

Subject: SCIENCE

A typical displacement reaction can be written as follows: AB + C ----> A + BC Which among the following is a displacement reaction?

A H2SO4 + Fe ------------> FeSO4 + H2 B 2H2 O----------------> 2H2 + O2 C H2 + Cl2--------------> 2HCl D CO2, + H2O -------------------->H2CO3

21/03/23

Subject: MATHS

In the figure, lines PT and RU are parallel. What is the measure of the angle marked x?

A 770 B 830 C 970 D 1030

Correct Answer: C

20/03/23

Subject: ENGLISH

Which of these sentences in direct speech is punctuated correctly?

A ''Look, they are coming towards us, let's make sad faces to win their compassion,'' said Vinita. B ''Look. They are coming towards us. Lets make sad faces to win their compassion.'' said Vinita. C ''Look! They are coming towards us. Let's make sad faces to win their compassion,'' said Vinita. D ''Look! they are coming towards us. lets make sad faces to win their compassion.'' said Vinita.

Correct Answer: C

19/03/23

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

The 1990s witnessed a countrywide agitation against the implementation of reservation policy in the government and public sector jobs as suggested by the Mandal Commission. The reservation was for __________.

A all poor children B children of politicians C certain backward communities D Bangaladeshi refugees

Correct Answer: C

17/03/23

Subject: SCIENCE

A girl found the skull of an animal. She did not know what the animal was but she was sure that it preyed on other animals for its food. What clue led to this conclusion?

A The eye sockets faced sideways. B The skull was much longer than it was wide. C Four of the teeth were long and pointed. D The jaws could move sideways as well as up and down.

Correct Answer: C

16/03/23

Subject: MATHS

On which number line is the position of 3.508 shown most accurately?

A B C D

Correct Answer: A

15/03/23

Subject: SCIENCE

Four school bags of the same size and dimensions but with different strap sizes are available. Among these, the strap offering the most comfort while carrying the bag would be __________________.

A a 2 cm wide strap B a 3 cm wide strap C a 4 cm wide strap D a 5 cm wide strap

Correct Answer: D

08/03/23

Subject: SCIENCE

Shown below is the range of pH values and its significance. The strongest acid among the substances listed above is

A acetic acid B sulphuric acid C ammonium hydroxide D hydrochloric acid

07/03/23

Subject: MATHS

The solid shown below is made of 10 small cubes of side 2 cm each. What is the total volume of the solid?

A 20 sq cm B 20 cu cm C 40 sq cm D 80 cu cm

Correct Answer: D

06/03/23

Subject: ENGLISH

Choose the option with NO spelling error to complete the given sentence. Children love to watch the __________ light of the crazy-balls which glow in the dark.

A luminecent B lumeniscent C luminicent D luminescent

Correct Answer: D

04/03/23

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

The collage shown here is for a tourism promotion campaign called ‘Incredible India'. Which of these captions would justify this collage?

A 'Naturally Nepal - Once Is Not Enough' B 'Karnataka - India's Theatre of Inspiration' C 'Northeast India - Paradise Unexplored' D 'Andhra Pradesh - The Kohinoor of India'

Correct Answer: C

03/03/23

Subject: SCIENCE

Which of the following process/processes help in INCREASING the O2 content in air?

A respiration B photosynthesis C burning of fuels D all of them.

Correct Answer: B

02/03/23

Subject: MATHS

Which of the following could be 110%?

A The discount on a bag costing Rs. 1500 B The discount on a bag costing Rs. 1500 C The percentage of students who passed in an exam D The percentage of water in a solution of milk and water.

01/03/23

Subject: SCIENCE

Listed here is the reactivity of certain metals. Which of the above metals are likely be obtained in their pure states from the earth's crust?

A gold only B sodium only C gold and platinum D zinc and sodium

Correct Answer: C

28/02/23

Subject: MATHS

The integer that is 25 more than (-435) is

A -450 B -460 C -410 D 460

Correct Answer: C

27/02/23

Subject: ENGLISH

Which word can precede all the given below words? an exam a lesson a bath a book

A read B take C write D do

Correct Answer: B

25/02/23

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

Which of these months is the official year-ending for all financial institutions of the country, including banks?

A January B October C March D December

Correct Answer: C

24/02/23

Subject: SCIENCE

Given here is a table that shows the hardness of certain objects. When two objects are rubbed against each other, the one with a higher hardness value usually makes a mark or scratch on the one with the lower hardness value. On which of these can a blade produce a scratch?

A Diamond B Quartz, diamond C All objects other than diamond D Finger nail and talc

Correct Answer: D

23/02/23

Subject: MATHS

Which of the following is the square of a whole number?

A 800 B 903 C 1369 D 4000

Correct Answer : C

22/02/23

Subject: SCIENCE

An apartment with ten floors has a water supply design as shown in the figure. If three people on the 1st, 5th and 10th floors open their taps at the same time, where will the pressure be the maximum?

A the tenth floor B the fifth floor C the first floor D all the floors will have the same water pressure.

Correct Answer: C

21/02/23

Subject: MATHS

Four people P, Q, R and S have to sit on the four stools marked 1, 2, 3 and 4. P goes and sits down on stool 4. Q does not want to sit on a stool that is immediately next to P's. Keeping this in mind, in how many different ways could Q, R and S arrange themselves on the remaining stools?

A 6 B 4 C 3 D 2

Correct Answer: B

20/02/23

Subject: ENGLISH

He worked night and day. He achieved success. Which option combines the two sentences above without changing its meaning?

A He achieved success and worked night and day. B He achieved success though he worked night and day. C Having worked night and day, he achieved success. D Having achieved success he worked night and day.

Correct Answer: C

18/02/23

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

Expressive 'mudras', 'abhinaya' and 'asanas' together characterise a good _________.

A classical dancer B modern sculpture C mural painter D folk singer

Correct Answer: A

17/02/23

Subject: SCIENCE

About how much would a jerry-can (a type of container) having 10 litres of water weigh?

A 100 grams B 1 kilogram C 10 kilograms D 20 kilograms

Correct Answer: C

16/02/23

Subject: MATHS

How many 3 × 3 squares looking exactly like the one shown next to the board can you find on the chessboard?

A 18 B 10 C 9 D 6

Correct Answer: A

15/02/23

Subject: SCIENCE

Ashok has an aquarium at home. He wants to increase the oxygen available to his fish. What should Ashok do?

A add some more fish to his aquarium B add some water plants C reduce the light in the aquarium D add some shells and stones into the aquarium

Correct Answer: B

14/02/23

Subject: MATHS

Venu has a rectangular sheet of cardboard: With a single straight cut, he cuts the rectangular sheet into two pieces. The total number of corners on the two resulting pieces COULD be

A 4 B 5 C 7 D 10

Correct Answer: C

13/02/23

Subject: ENGLISH

Who has created this beautiful painting? Which of these rewrites the above sentence in the Passive Voice correctly?

A By whom is this beautiful painting created? B This beautiful painting had been created by whom? C For who is this beautiful painting being created? D By whom has this beautiful painting been created?

Correct Answer: D

11/02/23

Subject: SCIENCE

Black bucks are fast running herbivorous animals and prefer to live in hordes. In what kind of habitat are you likely to find these animals?

A a thick rain forest B an open meadow C a desert D cold mountain peaks

Correct Answer: B

10/02/23

Subject: SCIENCE

Which of these is an ill-effect of a depleting ozone layer?

A infection of lungs B skin cancer C retarded growth D forest fires

Correct Answer: B

09/02/23

Subject: MATHS

In the figure shown below, PQRS is a square and TPS is an equilateral triangle. The bisectors of angle PTS and angle QRS meet at point O. What is the measure of angle TOR?

A 1350 B 1400 C 1450 D 1500

Correct Answer: A

08/02/23

Subject: SCIENCE

Given below is an incomplete food chain. Identify the right animals from the list given to complete the food chain.

A 1-rat, 2-cat, 3-snake, 4-hawk B 1-rat, 2-snake, 3-cat, 4-hawk C 1-rat, 2-hawk, 3-snake, 4-cat D 1-rat, 2-hawk, 3-cat, 4-snake

Correct Answer: A

07/02/23

Subject: MATHS

Ginny has a set of 6 small cubes of the same size with designs painted on the faces. No two faces (among ALL 6 cubes) have the same design.

A B C D

Correct Answer: C

06/02/23

Subject: ENGLISH

I was instructed to go to the third room on the left when I entered the building. Which of these states the above sentence in direct speech?

A I was told, ''When you enter the building, go to the third room on the left.'' B ''I was told that When you enter the building go to the third room on the left'' C I was told that ''When you enter the building,'' ''go to the third room on the left.'' D I was told ''when you entered the building go to the third room on the left''

Correct Answer: A

04/02/23

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

The picture below shows an initiative by ITC limited as described in the caption. It is an example of

A Corporate Social Responsibility B Diversification C Mergers and Acquisition D Market Research

Correct Answer: A

03/02/23

Subject: SCIENCE

Plants have unique features that help them fit into the environment they live in. Which among these is NOT an illustration of the above statement?

A Lotus leaves have a wax like coating on their upper surface B A submerged water plant hydrilla has finger like leaves. C Money plant is a climber. D Cactus has leaves reduced in size.

Correct Answer: C

02/02/23

Subject: MATHS

Lallu deposits Rs.10000 in a local bank where the annual (simple) interest rate is 6%. For how many years will he have to keep the money there if he wants to have Rs. 13000 in his account?

A 3 B 5 C 6 D 21

Correct Answer: B

01/02/23

Subject: SCIENCE

Which among these is NOT an alternative energy source?

A Wind B Sun C Water D Natural gas

Correct Answer: D

31/01/23

Subject: MATHS

What is the least number of degrees by which figure X has to be rotated about its centre to get figure Y?

A 600 B 450 C 300 D 150

Correct Answer: C

30/01/23

Subject: ENGLISH

Which of these rewrites the given sentence in its NEGATIVE FORM without changing the meaning? He only said and did what he sincerely believed.

A He said and did nothing but what he sincerely believed. B He only said and did everything that he sincerely didn't believe. C He only said and did nothing that he did not want to believe. D He only said and didn't do what he sincerely didn't believe.

Correct Answer: A

27/01/23

Subject: SCIENCE

Ravi has suspended a bar magnet above his desk. The desk is in front of a window, through which the rising sun can be seen directly. In which orientation will the magnet come to rest?

A B C D

26/01/23

Subject: MATHS

A certain common formula converts the numbers in Box 1 to the corresponding ones in Box 2. Another formula then converts the numbers in Box 2 to the corresponding ones in Box 3: If we wanted to convert a number m in Box 1 directly to the corresponding number in Box 3, we could use the formula

A 3m + 2 B 3m x 3 C 3(m + 2) D m + 2 x 3

Correct Answer: C

25/01/23

Subject: SCIENCE

Which of these organs is NOT a part of our digestive system?

A endocrine glands B salivary glands C oesophagus D liver

Correct Answer: A

24/01/23

Subject: MATHS

x and y are two numbers such that 0 < x < 1 and 1 < y < 2. Which of the following COULD be an integer?

A x + y B y - 1 C x + 2 D y

Correct Answer: A

23/01/23

Subject: ENGLISH

Choose the option that completes the given sentence meaningfully. The man was as cool as a ________ in the midst of the chaos surrounding him.

A sand B apple C cucumber D coconut

Correct Answer: C

22/01/23

Subject: SCIENCE

How will the figure shown here look if seen through the rear view mirror of a car?

A B C D

19/01/23

Subject: MATHS

1 millilitre (ml) can be defined as the volume of liquid that a cubical box of side 1 cm can hold. How many LITRES of liquid can the container shown here hold?

A 2000 B 20 C 10 D 2

Correct Answer: D

18/01/23

Subject: SCIENCE

Which of these is made with the help of bacteria?

A curd (dahi in Hindi) B cream C soap D cooking oil

Correct Answer: A

17/01/23

Subject: MATHS

Hema has weighing scales with a removable pan. One day, she adjusts it as shown below and then weighs a bag of flour: How much did the bag of flour weigh?

A 1 kg 50 g B 1 kg 400 g C 1 kg 500 g D 1 kg 600 g

Correct Answer: B

16/01/23

Subject: ENGLISH

The crowded bus, bursting at every stage, crawled heavily to a stop with a groan. What is the figure of speech used in the sentence above?

A simile (expresses resemblance between things of different kinds usually using 'like' or 'as') B metaphor (expression used to refer to something it does not literally denote) C alliteration (same starting sound in different words of a line) D personification (attributing human characteristics to inanimate objects)

Correct Answer: D

14/01/23

Subject: SCIENCE

The Government of India wants to set up a commission for enquiry into the crime rate in Mumbai. Which ministry will this commission come under?

A Ministry of Human Resources Development B Ministry of Defence C Ministry of Home D Ministry of Urban Development

Correct Answer: C

13/01/23

Subject: MATHS

The atomic number of oxygen is 8. This means that oxygen has 8 positively charged particles called protons in its nucleus. An atom does not possess any charge. What is the number of electrons (negatively charged particles) in an oxygen atom?

A 0 B 2 C 8 D 12

Correct Answer: C

12/01/23

Subject: MATHS

2x(x - 2) - 2(x - 1) is equal to

A 2x2+ 6x - 2 B 2x2 - 4x - 2 C 2x2 - 6x + 2 D 2x2 - 4x – 1

Correct Answer: C

11/01/23

Subject: SCIENCE

Which of the following organs is made up of involuntary muscles?

A finger B heart C thumb D tongue

Correct Answer: B

10/01/23

Subject: MATHS

A parallelogram MNOP will be a rectangle when diagonals MO and NP

A are equal B are perpendicular C bisect each other D intersect at an angle of 450

Correct Answer: A

09/01/23

Subject: ENGLISH

Choose the sentence which has been punctuated correctly.

A The teacher asked the students, have you finished your work? B The teacher asked the students, ''Have you finished your work?'' C The teacher asked the students have you finished your work? D The teacher asked the students that, ''Have you finished your work?''

Correct Answer: B

07/01/23

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

Which of the following buildings depict a fusion of Islamic, Rajput and European architecture forms?

A Victoria Memorial in Kolkata B Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi C Ajanta Caves in Maharashtra D Charminar in Hyderabad

Correct Answer: B

06/01/23

Subject: SCIENCE

Identify the list below that contains only INVERTEBRATES.

A crabs, turtles, tortoises, whales. B fish, spiders, men, monkeys C sponges, scorpions, crabs. D centipedes, earthworms, crocodiles

Correct Answer: C

05/01/23

Subject: MATHS

25% of n = 50 % of

A n⁄2 B n C 2n D 25n

Correct Answer: A

04/01/23

Subject: SCIENCE

Anusha observed some green patches on an orange peel she had thrown into the dustbin three days earlier. This green patch is most likely to be

A a kind of bacteria B a kind of algae C a kind of fungus D a kind of virus

03/01/23

Subject: MATHS

Which digit would appear in the TEN THOUSANDTHS place in the decimal form of 5⁄6?

A 0 B 2 C 3 D 8

02/01/23

Subject: ENGLISH

Choose the sentence which is grammatically correct.

A She will, as soon as your back is turning, repeat it to all the others. B She will, as soon as your back is turning, repeat it to all others. C She will, as soon as your back is turned, repeat it to all the others. D She will, as quick as your back is away, repeat it to all the others.

31/12/22

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

The stamp shown below was issued by

A a modern Indian state government B the Government of India C a princely state D a city municipal corporation

30/12/22

Subject: SCIENCE

A mirror is placed along the dotted line on the letter N. In which position will the image in the mirror coincide EXACTLY with the other half of the letter?

A B C D

29/12/22

Subject: MATHS

If x - y + z = 0, then y equals

A x - z B z + x C -x+z D -x_z

28/12/22

Subject: SCIENCE

The diagram represents a mixture of nitrogen and hydrogen molecules in a closed container. Assume that the number of atoms/molecules is exactly what is shown in the diagram. Which diagram shows the results after the mixture reacts as completely as possible according to the equation: N2 + 3H2> 2NH3

A B C D

27/12/22

Subject: MATHS

A number line is shown below with a point P marked on it: Which of the following points will be the furthest from P when marked on the number line?

A -1⁄5 B 1⁄4 C -8⁄7 D -7⁄3

26/12/22

Subject: ENGLISH

In which of these can 'since' be replaced by 'because' without changing the meaning of the sentence?

A I have enjoyed studying science since I was a child. B I am interested in this novel since I like mystery stories. C Since time immemorial, man has been worshipping nature. D I've been waiting for my friend since 5 o'clock.

24/12/22

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

South Africa was one of the last European colonies to become a free democratic republic in recent times. Which of these was probably the main attraction of the region to European colonists?

A its alluring spices B its rich forests C its gold and diamond mines D its English speaking people

23/12/22

Subject: SCIENCE

Sridevi choose four similar leaves of a plant. On leaf 1 she smeared petroleum jelly on both surfaces, on leaf 2 she smeared petroleum jelly on the upper surface and on leaf 3 she smeared petroleum jelly on the lower surface. Which of the following should she do to leaf 4 if she wants to find out whether transpiration takes place ONLY from the lower side of the leaf?

A She should smear petroleum jelly on both sides. B She should smear petroleum jelly on only the upper surface. C She should smear petroleum jelly on only the lower surface. D She should not smear any petroleum jelly at all on either side.

22/12/22

Subject: MATHS

If the measure of one angle of an isosceles triangle is 400, another angle of the triangle CANNOT measure

A 400 B 700 C 800 D 100

21/12/22

Subject: SCIENCE

On earth, an ice cube floats in water with 9/10 its volume submerged as shown in the figure. If the experiment were to be done in a lunar module parked on the lunar surface, the ice cube would

A float with the same volume immersed in water B float with its entire volume immersed in water C float or sink depending on the volume of the ice cube D sink because the gravity on the moon is less than that of the earth

20/12/22

Subject: MATHS

If a number is decreased by 20%, it becomes

A four fifths of itself B two fifths of itself C one fifth of itself D one eighth of itself

19/12/22

Subject: ENGLISH

Which of these newspaper headlines is in the Active Voice?

A 'Secret Military Codes Stolen' B 'A Robot That can Respond Designed' C 'Asian Jailed for Six Months for Bomb Hoax' D 'HC Rejects Appeal for Another Entrance Test'

17/12/22

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

The Assam-Bengal Company runs a river cruise on the Brahmaputra River within Assam. If you travel on this cruise, which of these is NOT going to be a sight during the sail?

A shifting banks of river and huge piles of silt B small fishing boats and crowded ferries C rich grassland and forest lands across its banks D lush mangroves and estuarine forests on its banks

16/12/22

Subject: SCIENCE

For several centuries it was believed that the earth was the centre of the universe and the stars and planets revolved around it. Which of these is likely to be the reason scientists like Galileo were convinced that this was not correct, and the earth actually revolved around the sun?

A They looked through telescopes and saw that the earth was actually revolving around the sun. B They found that natural phenomena (like the phases of Venus) could be explained better this way. C The church in 17th century advocated it based on passages in the Holy Scriptures. D They found that the majority of scientists had a similar idea, and therefore believed that this must be correct.

15/12/22

Subject: MATHS

2.36 × 0.065 = 0.1534 Which of the following will have a value close to 15?

A 0.236 × 0.0065 B 2.36 × 0.0065 C 23.6 × 0.65 D 236 × 6.5

14/12/22

Subject: SCIENCE

Plants produce glucose from carbon dioxide and water during photosynthesis. Glucose and its derivatives are the building materials of plants. From where does the majority of the bulk of a tree come?

A the soil B the air C the minerals + chlorophyll D the water + minerals

13/12/22

Subject: MATHS

Of the pieces shown here, which two could form a semicircle when placed next to each other with their edges touching?

A Z and W B W and Y C Y and Z D Z and X

12/12/22

Subject: ENGLISH

Which of these rewrites the given sentence correctly in direct speech? The old man exclaimed with sorrow that his only son had died.

A The old man said, ''My only son has passed away.'' B The old man said, ''Oh my only son had passed away.'' C The old man said, ''Alas! My only son has died.'' D The old man said, ''Alas, my only son has died''

10/12/22

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

The following is an imaginary dialogue between two characters in a historical novel. 'Maharaja, I grew some 100 maunds of Jawar in my field last year. But most of these were taken as land tax - 50 maunds by the amil, 14 maunds by the zamindar and 10 maunds by the village moneylender. And now this year a new tax is being imposed. How will we pay all these taxes and what will we eat?' The dialogue suggests:

A exploitation of farmers B exploitation of moneylenders C exploitation of zamindars D exploitation of maharajas

09/12/22

Subject: SCIENCE

Environmentalists recommend an increased use of biofuels to reduce pollution. Identify a biofuel from the following list.

A ethanol B coal C kerosene D diesel

08/12/22

Subject: MATHS

24 + 32 is equal to

A 14 B 17 C 24 D 25

07/12/22

Subject: SCIENCE

Given below are the major food components of 100 grams of a particular brand of wheat flour. The energy released per gram of each food component is also specified in the table. Based on the given information, calculate the approximate amount of energy in kcal released by 100 grams of the wheat flour.

A 300 B 310 C 350 D 360

08/12/22

Subject: MATHS

10500000 can also be written as

A 10.5 lakhs B 1 crore 5 lakhs C 1 crore 50 lakhs D 105 thousand

05/12/22

Subject: SCIENCE

Choose the option which means the same as the given statement. As you sow, so shall you reap.

A Good actions will bring rewards; bad ones, punishment. B We must be thankful for all that we get in life. C Seeds should be planted at the right time. D We should take advantage of every opportunity we get.

03/12/22

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

Which of these farming methods in a hill slope is ideal for rice cultivation?

A B C D

02/12/22

Subject: SCIENCE

An object balances itself when a perpendicular line drawn through its Centre of Gravity (CG), passes through its base. See the picture of a popular toy given below. The horse, the rider and the ball are all joined together as one single unit. This entire unit is balanced on the thin black rod shown. At which of the indicated positions, could the Centre of Gravity (CG) of the horse, rider and ball unit be?

A A B B C C D D

01/12/22

Subject: MATHS

Nandini makes 'halwa' one evening and divides it into four equal portions for her family of four. However, just as they are about to eat it, an unexpected guest arrives and Nandini has to now re-divide the halwa into five equal portions. By what percentage has each family member's share reduced due to this?

A 5% B 10% C 20% D 25%

30/11/22

Subject: SCIENCE

The unit used to measure distance or length is metres (m), the unit used to measure time is seconds (s) and the unit used to measure mass is kilogram (kg). Which of the following will be the units of ''Work done''?

A kg × m/s B s/m2 C kg × m2/s2 D kg2/m2 × s

20/11/22

Subject: ENGLISH

Choose the CORRECT option that MATCHES the sentence given below. He was known as a great playwright and as a great artist.

A He was not known only as a great playwright and as a great artist. B He was not known as a great playwright but only as a great artist. C He was known only as a great playwright and not as a great artist. D He was not only known as a great playwright but also as a great artist.

17/11/22

Subject: MATHS

Which of the following lists has numbers arranged in INCREASING order?

A -1/8, -1/7, 1/7, 1/8 B -1/7, -1/8, 1/7, 1/8 C -1/8, -1/7, 1/8, 1/7 D -1/7, -1/8, 1/8, 1/7

16/11/22

Subject: SCIENCE

Which of these best represents the surface of water if its quantity is exactly 40 ml?

A B C D

Correct Answer: B

15/11/22

Subject: MATHS

x and y are two rational numbers. If x + y < 5 and 3 < x < 5 , which of the following values can y have

A 8/3 B 2 C 0 D 3

Correct Answer: C

14/11/22

Subject: ENGLISH

Here are two words 'fleet' and 'sate'. By removing one letter from the first word and adding it to the second word, and rearranging the letters, we get two words 'feel' and 'taste'. One can similarly start with the words 'stir' and 'miser' to get which two words?

A 'sit' and 'miserr' B 'tis' and 'rimers' C 'sir' and 'mister' D 'rit' and 'misser'

12/11/22

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

Which of these earnings would attract corporate tax in India?

A the earnings of the National Museum through the sale of tickets B the sale of pamphlets to farmers by an NGO C earnings through collection of fees by a city school D earnings through selling of religious CDs by a music company

Correct Answer: D

11/11/22

Subject: SCIENCE

Prateek has three iron bars (PQ, RS and TU) that look alike. He knows that one or more of them may be magnet, but does not know which. He conducts the following experiments. In Figure 1, there is attraction between RS and PQ and in Figure 2, there is no attraction between PQ and TU. What can he conclude from these experiments?

A RS and PQ are magnets and TU is an iron bar B RS is a magnet and PQ and TU are iron bars C RS and PQ are magnets - he cannot be sure about TU D RS is a magnet, PQ is an iron bar - he cannot be sure about TU

Correct Answer: B

09/11/22

Subject: SCIENCE

The room temperature is 20 degrees C. What is the temperature of this ball of wool?

A less than 20 degrees C B equal to 20 degrees C C more than 20 degrees C D depends on the thickness of the woollen ball

Correct Answer: B

08/11/22

Subject: MATHS

In which of the following cases would the quantity q DECREASE PROPORTIONATELY when the quantity p is INCREASED?

A p = 3q B p - 3 = q C p = 3⁄q D 1⁄p = 3⁄q

Correct Answer: C

07/11/22

Subject: ENGLISH

Identify the sentence which has a word that rhymes with 'reel'.

A The child ran down the stairs with her hand on the rail. B The fleet of ships looked lovely in the pale evening light. C A good doctor tries his best to heal even his sickest patient. D My friend looked up worriedly as she heard the door bell.

Correct Answer: C

05/11/22

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

Over millennia, many communities from abroad have migrated and settled in India. Many of them have adopted Indian customs and languages in their lifestyle. Which language do Parsees, who are one such community, speak?

A Malayalam B Konkani C Gujarati D Marathi

04/11/22

Subject: SCIENCE

The voltage in the socket in Satish's home is 220V. While traveling on a train, Satish finds an electrical socket marked '110V'. In which of these places can Satish charge his mobile, if the charger is rated as shown below?

A only at home B only in the train C neither at home nor in the train D both at home and in the train

Correct Answer: D

03/11/22

Subject: MATHS

Convert 3.33% into a fraction.

A 333 B 333/10 C 333/100 D 333/10000

Correct Answer: D

02/11/22

Subject: SCIENCE

Study the conversation between two atoms. Which of the following could be the missing words?

A a proton B an electron C a neutron D an atom

Correct Answer: B

01/11/22

Subject: MATHS

How long would it take a man to count from 1 to 1 million, if he takes 1 second to count each number, does not skip numbers, and does not take any breaks till he finishes?

A About five hours B About three days C About one and a half weeks D Almost two years

Correct Answer: C

31/10/22

Subject: ENGLISH

Choose the option that completes the given sentence correctly. My friend was in search of some reasonable _____________.

A acomodation B accommodation C accomodation D ackomodation

Correct Answer: B

29/10/22

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

The costumes, housing and decorated elephants shown in the festival below suggest that it is being celebrated in

A Bengal B Punjab C Kerala D Chhatisgarh

Correct Answer: C

28/10/22

Subject: SCIENCE

Study the figure given below carefully. it shows air rising from the sea being replaced by air from the land. Choose the appropriate row from the table, that BEST represents the time of the day, the type of breeze and the reason the breeze occurs.

A A B B C C D D

Correct Answer: C

27/10/22

Subject: MATHS

Which of the following will have 20 diagonals if the number of diagonals of an 'n' sided polygon is n(n - 3)⁄2?

A B C D

Correct Answer: D

26/10/22

Subject: SCIENCE

Line up four tennis balls on the table so that they just touch each other as shown below. What will happen to the row of tennis balls if a fifth tennis ball is made to collide into the first one?

A B C D

Correct Answer: B

25/10/22

Subject: MATHS

Sukhia, Babu and Ram are 3 farmers each having a small plot of land. Two of them have rectangular plots, and one has a square plot. Some more facts about their plots are: Who has the square plot?

A Sukhia B Babu C Ram D None of them

Correct Answer: B

23/10/22

Subject: ENGLISH

Choose the option that completes the given sentence correctly. When the car is standing still, it is _____________.

A stationery B stationary C stetionary D stationnary

Correct Answer: B

22/10/22

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

The map shown here represents

A highway construction project B aviation and railway C linking of rivers D ancient Indian trade routes

Correct Answer: A

21/10/22

Subject: SCIENCE

All acids MUST contain

A hydrogen B hydrogen and oxygen C hydrogen, oxygen and any other element like sulphur D (It all depends on the type of acid.)

Correct Answer: A

20/10/22

Subject: MATHS

What is the area of the shaded portion if the area of the circle is 56 sq cm?

A 12 sq cm B 14 sq cm C 14.8 sq cm D 18.5 sq cm

Correct Answer: B

19/10/22

Subject: SCIENCE

Study the given food chain carefully and answer the following question. One of these organisms is an important part of the food web, but is not either a producer, primary consumer, secondary consumer or tertiary consumer. Which organism?

A algae B bacteria C snail D fish

Correct Answer: B

18/10/22

Subject: MATHS

Bablu has three sticks of lengths 3, 4 and 5 cm. Ramesh has three sticks of lengths 3, 5 and 9 cm. How many triangles can Bablu and Ramesh make with their sticks?

A Bablu: 1, Ramesh: 0 B Bablu: 2, Ramesh: 1 C Bablu: 1, Ramesh: 1 D Bablu: 0, Ramesh: 2

Correct Answer: A

17/10/22

Subject: ENGLISH

Choose the correct meaning of the given sentence. All that glitters is not gold.

A Everything that shines looks as good as gold. B Something that looks very good may not be so great. C There are more ways to the wood than one. D All's well that ends well.

Correct Answer: B

15/10/22

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

Mr. Ghosh lives in Kolkata. He is being asked to pay 'Water Tax' by an authority for which he wants a clarification. From which of these should he seek clarification?

A Kolkata High Court B Kolkata Municipal Corporation C Writers Building D State Pollution Control Board

Correct Answer : B

14/10/22

Subject: SCIENCE

If equal weights of all the three states of a substance X are taken, which state will have the MAXIMUM number of molecules?

A solid B liquid C gas D (All three will have the same number of molecules.)

Correct Answer: D

14/10/22

Subject: SCIENCE

lf the above pattern of faces continues, what will the 1001st face be?

A B C D

Correct Answer: D

13/10/22

Subject: MATHS

lf the above pattern of faces continues, what will the 1001st face be?

A B C D

Correct Answer : D

12/10/22

Subject: MATHS

Which of the following would a person travelling in a car feel if the car were to overtake a moving bus? The person will feel that____________.

A the bus is going forward B the bus is standing still for a moment but later travelling forwards C the bus is standing still for a moment but later travelling backwards D the bus is going backwards for a moment and then standing still

Correct Answer: C

11/10/22

Subject: MATHS

Which of these is true for any non-zero rational number p?

A p × (- p) = 1 B (-p) ÷ p = -1 C p - (-p) = 0 D -1⁄p=p

Correct Answer: B

10/10/22

Subject: ENGLISH

Choose the correct meaning of the underlined words in the sentence below. Somehow an Italian model just didn't fit the bill.

A meet the requirements B pay the bill C fit into the billboard D have enough money

Correct Answer : A

08/10/22

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

Kalarippayattu is an ancient dance form of Kerala which is still practised in the region. The dance depicts martial art forms. Which of these is likely to be Kalarippayattu?

A B C D

Correct Answer: B

07/10/22

Subject: SCIENCE

Identify the name of the disease that could complete this passage correctly. ----------------------can be spread through contact with infected faeces or through infected droplets travelling through the air, in food, or in water. 10% of infected people develop symptoms and 1% develop the paralytic form of this disease.

A cholera B diarrhoea C jaundice D polio

Correct Answer: D

06/10/22

Subject: MATHS

Latif's Maths teacher asks him to think of any whole number from 1 to 10. She then asks him to do the following: 1. Double this number. 2. Add 4 to the result. 3. Multiply the sum by 5. If we call the number Latif thinks of N, the number he gets at the end will be

A (N + 2) × 10 B N + 4 × 2 × 5 C (N × 2) + (4 × 5) D 10N + 4

Correct Answer: A

05/10/22

Subject: SCIENCE

In a concave mirror, I can see my face completely. From this I can say that my face must be _____________.

A between the pole of the mirror and the focus of the mirror B at the focus of the mirror C between the focus of the mirror and centre of curvature of the mirror D very far from the mirror

Correct Answer: A

04/10/22

Subject: MATHS

If the area of a circle of radius 7 cm is 154 sq cm, what is the area of the shaded portion of the figure shown below?

A 9 sq cm B 10.5 sq cm C 12.25 sq cm D 16.5 sq cm

Correct Answer: B

03/10/22

Subject: SCIENCE

Choose the option that completes the given sentence meaningfully. The man was as cool as a ________ in the midst of the chaos surrounding him.

A sand B apple C cucumber D coconut

Correct Answer: C

01/10/22

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

It was controlled at different times by Portugal, Netherlands and the UK and has India's oldest synagogue (Jewish temple). Its population comprises Hindus, Muslims, Christians, Sikhs and others and it houses India's Southern Naval Command. Identify this town.

A Chennai B Kochi C Surat D Diu

Correct Answer: B

30/09/22

Subject: SCIENCE

Four friends from class 8 were talking about the moon. Ramnath: In the daytime on some days, we can see the moon Kaushik: In the daytime, the moon is on the other side of the Earth Chiranjivi: On all new moon nights, the Earth blocks the moon Ratna: The moon does not have its own light., Which of them is/ are correct?

A only Kaushik and Chiranjivi B only Ramnath and Ratna C only Kaushik, Chiranjivi and Ratna D only Ratna

Correct Answer: B

29/09/22

Subject: MATHS

One of these numbers is a prime number. Which one could it be?

A 211 + 5 B 211 + 25 C 211 + 5 D (211)5

Correct Answer: A

28/09/22

Subject: SCIENCE

According to Aristotle, long-range forces did not exist. Long-range forces are those that can act from a distance, without being in contact with the body. Which of these would have EXISTED according to him?

A a body falling to the ground when thrown up B like poles of two magnets repelling each other C the slowing down of a car due to application of brakes D a rubbed plastic comb attracting small pieces of paper

Correct Answer: C

28/09/22

Subject: SCIENCE

According to Aristotle, long-range forces did not exist. Long-range forces are those that can act from a distance, without being in contact with the body. Which of these would have EXISTED according to him?

A a body falling to the ground when thrown up B like poles of two magnets repelling each other C the slowing down of a car due to application of brakes D a rubbed plastic comb attracting small pieces of paper

Correct Answer: C

27/09/22

Subject: MATHS

Bipasha can eat 24 rasgullas in 12 minutes. Her friend Sujata takes DOUBLE the time to eat the same number. One day they buy 24 rasgullas and start eating them. If they eat at their normal speeds till the rasgullas are over, how many rasgullas would Sujata have eaten?

A 6 B 8 C 12 D 16

Correct Answer: B

26/09/22

Subject: ENGLISH

Which of these rewrites the given sentence correctly? The jasmine is one of the most fragrant flowers.

A No other flower is fragrant like the jasmine. B None of the other flowers are as fragrant as the jasmine. C The jasmine is more fragrant than any other flower. D The jasmine is more fragrant than most other flowers.

COrrect Answer: D

24/09/22

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

Which of these administrative units of a state are arranged correctly from LARGER TO SMALLER in size?

A Districts - Talukas - Villages B Cities - Districts - Talukas C Talukas - Districts – Cities D Districts - Villages – Talukas

Correct Answer: A

23/09/22

Subject: SCIENCE

Kranti did the following experiment. He took two metal sheets, one of copper and the other of silver, but identical in all other respects. He painted the silver sheet black (X) and the copper sheet white (Y). He mounted the metal sheets and fixed a large nail with the help of a piece of wax on both of them as shown in the figure. He switched on an electric heater kept midway between the plates. After a few minutes, the nail fixed to the silver plate fell. He concluded that black absorbs heat better than white. Is Kranti's conclusion right or not?

A Yes, it is. The nail behind sheet X falls before the nail behind sheet Y. B Yes, it is but he needs to repeat the same experiment at least 2 more times to be sure. C No, it is not. He should have painted the copper sheet black and the silver sheet white. D No, it is not. He should have taken both the sheets of the same metal.

Correct Answer: D

22/09/22

Subject: MATHS

Look at the polygons shown below. In each of them, ALL the diagonals drawn from ONE vertex are shown. From these we can say that the number of diagonals that can be drawn from any one vertex of a 20-sided polygon is

A 20 B 19 C 17 D 16

Correct Answer: C

21/09/22

Subject: SCIENCE

Which of the following is NOT a function of the heart?

A to take in deoxygenated blood from various parts of the body B to purify the deoxygenated blood C to pump oxygenated blood to various parts of the body D to pump deoxygenated blood to the lungs

Correct Answer: B

19/09/22

Subject: ENGLISH

Choose the sentence which has been punctuated correctly.

A The teacher asked the students, have you finished your work? B The teacher asked the students, ''Have you finished your work?'' C The teacher asked the students have you finished your work? D The teacher asked the students that, ''Have you finished your work?''

16/09/22

Subject: SCIENCE

Simple machines are divided up into six basic types. The door stopper of the type shown alongside is classified as a__________.

A pulley B lever C wedge D wheel and axle

15/09/22

Subject: MATHS

Amaresh has Rs. 25000 to invest. He has a choice of investing it FOR A YEAR in one of the following schemes: Scheme 1: gives a return of 4.9% every six months. Scheme 2: gives a return of 8.7% every year. Scheme 3: gives a return of 10 paise for every rupee per year. Scheme 4: gives a return of Rs. 9.75 per 100 rupees per year. Which scheme will give Amaresh the best returns?

A Scheme 1 B Scheme 2 C Scheme 3 D Scheme 4

Correct Answer: C

14/09/22

Subject: SCIENCE

Put the following objects in the correct order, starting with the object that is closest to Earth.

A moon, Sun, clouds, pluto, stars B clouds, stars, moon, Sun, pluto C clouds, moon, Sun, pluto, stars D clouds, moon, Sun, stars, pluto

Correct Answer: C

13/09/22

Subject: MATHS

(-5)6 ÷ (-5)3 equals

A 2 B -25 C -125 D 125

Correct Answer: C

12/09/22

Subject: ENGLISH

Choose the sentence which is grammatically correct.

A She will, as soon as your back is turning, repeat it to all the others. B She will, as soon as your back is turning, repeat it to all others. C She will, as soon as your back is turned, repeat it to all the others. D She will, as quick as your back is away, repeat it to all the others.

Correct Answer: C

08/09/22

Subject: MATHS

Atul's score in the Maths exam is 30% less than his score in the Science exam. His Science score is 87. His Maths score would be

A 87 - 30 B 87 - 30 C 30% of 87 D 70% x 87

07/09/22

Subject: SCIENCE

See the picture of a regular 60W bulb from different angles. Note the parts marked P, Q, R, S, T and U. To light the bulb from the mains electric supply, the 2 electric wires must be in contact with: NOTE: Please do NOT try this except under the guidance of a knowledgeable adult or electrician. A wrong arrangement or carelessness can lead to a short circuit or electric shock.

A P and Q B R and S C Q and R D T and U

Correct Answer: D

06/09/22

Subject: MATHS

6789678967896789 ÷ 6789 is equal to

A 1111 B 10101 C 1000100010001 D 1000100010001000

Correct Answer: C

05/09/22

Subject: ENGLISH

In which of these can 'since' be replaced by 'because' without changing the meaning of the sentence?

A I have enjoyed studying science since I was a child. B I am interested in this novel since I like mystery stories. C Since time immemorial, man has been worshipping nature. D I've been waiting for my friend since 5 o'clock.

Correct Answer: B

03/09/22

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

'Gopura' is a remarkable style of Indian temple architecture. The history of this architectural style is closely associated with which of these political dynasties?

A