ASSET A QUESTION A DAY-CLASS IX

12/03/25

Subject: SCIENCE

They are free living.
They can be parasites, saprophytes or autotrophs.
They do not have well-organised nucleus.
Which of the following organisms is being described?

A	virus	B	bacteria
C	protozoa	D	(No organism can have all these characteristics.)

11/03/25

Subject: MATHS

A regular pentagon has side lengths as shown:

The value of 't' is

A	9	B	4
C	3	D	2

Correct Answer: B

10/03/25

Subject: ENGLISH

'Exhibitors to Stage Solidarity March Soon.'

Choose the option that can be seen in the news headline above.

A	Passive Voice, Present Action	B	Active Voice, Future Action
C	Active Voice, Past Action	D	Passive Voice, Future Action

Correct Answer: B

07/03/25

Subject: SCIENCE

The rapid spread of Parthenium has made it a serious agricultural weed in some areas of India. The plant is a native of Mexico, Central and South America. Which of the following is the MOST likely process by which this weed has come to India?

A	By wild animals eating the plant and dispersal of seeds through their faeces.	B	By the seeds of the plant being transported through the waterways and finally reaching India.
C	By the seeds of the plant being mixed with cereal grain imported from foreign countries.	D	By the wind transporting the seeds of these plants to India.

Correct Answer: C

06/03/25

Subject: MATHS

Mrs. Singh and her son start from home in their car. She is on her way to the supermarket. On the way, she stops to drop her son at his drawing class. She drives on to the supermarket, spends some time shopping there and then drives back home.
Which of the graphs below correctly describes Mrs. Singh's journey?

A		B
C		D

Correct Answer: D

05/03/25

Subject: SCIENCE

The table below indicates the part of the body where each type of food stuff eaten by us gets digested. Where does MOST of this food item get digested?

A	in the small intestine	B	in the mouth and the small intestine
C	in the stomach and the small intestine	D	It does not get digested.

Correct Answer: C

04/03/25

Subject: MATHS

I start with 1000 and start writing a series of numbers - subtracting 6 every time to get the next number.

The series looks like this: 1000, 994, 988, 982, ....and so on.

If the series is continued, which will be the first negative number to appear in it?

A	-6	B	-4
C	-2	D	-1

Correct Answer: C

03/03/25

Subject: ENGLISH

The following conversation takes place in a restaurant.

Customer: Waiter, I've been sitting here for half an hour now.
Waiter: I am sorry, Sir. I'll see what I can do.
Customer: Please hurry; I have an appointment with my bankers in fifteen minutes.

Which of the following would be the waiter's most appropriate response to the customer?

A	I'm afraid I can't do anything about your appointment.	B	Most certainly, Sir, I will.
C	Where is it?	D	What do you want from the bankers?

Correct Answer: B

01/03/25

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

What kind of human settlements are likely to have existed in Bangalore during that period?

A	established urban centres	B	prosperous farming villages
C	bands of hunter-gatherers	D	an empire governed by a dynastic ruler

Correct Answer: C

28/02/25

Subject: SCIENCE

Given here are some diseases with their causative agent and mode of spread.

In the diagram below Circle P represents diseases that spread through air and Circle Q represents diseases that are caused by viruses. In the region R, the region of intersection of circles P and Q, which of the following can be placed?

A	cholera	B	hepatitis B
C	tuberculosis	D	chicken pox

Correct Answer: D

27/02/25

Subject: MATHS

What can be said WITH CERTAINTY about the product of two irrational numbers from the above example?

The product of two irrational numbers is

A	always a rational number.	B	always an irrational number.
C	always 1.	D	not necessarily an irrational number.

Correct Answer: D

26/02/25

Subject: SCIENCE

Potatoes are cut into many pieces, making sure that each part has at least one eye (bud). Each piece of potato will usually grow into a new potato plant. Will a new potato plant grow, if the eye (bud) alone is removed and planted?

A	Yes, a full new potato plant can grow from it.	B	Yes, but the new plant will take a slightly longer time to germinate.
C	No, a new potato plant will not grow because the food needed for germination comes from the potato piece.	D	No, a new potato plant will not grow because the leaves emerge only from the potato piece.

Correct Anwser: C

25/02/25

Subject: MATHS

(x + 1)³ is the same as

A	x³ + 1	B	(x² + 1) (x + 1)
C	(x + 1) (x + 1)²	D	x³ + 3x² + 1

24/02/25

Subject: ENGLISH

Which of these sentences means that 'the woman gave the beggar nothing except some money'?

A	Only the woman gave the beggar some money.	B	The only woman gave the beggar some money.
C	The woman gave the only beggar some money.	D	The woman gave the beggar only some money.

Correct Answer: D

22/02/25

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

The logo shown here is of LIC. LIC is a service provider in the area of

A	Insurance	B	Banking
C	Media	D	Electricity

Correct Answer: A

21/02/25

Subject: SCIENCE

Which of the following MUST be the same before and after a chemical reaction? 1. The total mass of the reactants and total mass of the products.
2. The number of molecules of each substance involved in the chemical reaction.
3. The number of atoms of each element involved in the chemical reaction.

A	1, 2 and 3. All of them must be the same.	B	1 and 3 only must be the same
C	2 and 3 only must be the same	D	Only 3 must be the same

Correct Answer: B

20/02/25

Subject: MATHS

A piece of cardboard is cut to the shape shown and 2 dots are marked on it.

The cardboard is then folded along the lines to form a CUBE.Which of the cubes shown here CAN be constructed from the cardboard piece?

A		B
C		D

Correct Answer: A

19/02/25

Subject: SCIENCE

Which of the following may be NEAREST to the weight of a car?
(HINT: Try to think how many people may balance the weight of one car!)

A	100 kg	B	1000 kg
C	10000 kg	D	100000 kg

Correct Answer: B

18/02/25

Subject: MATHS

The formula for calculating the area of the walls of a rectangular room, A is given as

Which of the following would be the correct formula to find the breadth of a room when the area, height and length are given?

A	A - 2hl	B	(A - l)⁄2h
C	-2h⁄(A - l)	D	A⁄2h - l

Correct Answer: D

17/02/25

Subject: ENGLISH

Which of these proverbs has a meaning that is somewhat OPPOSITE to the meaning of the proverb ''Strike while the iron is hot''?

A	''Look before you leap.''	B	''Time and tide wait for no man.''
C	''Make hay while the sun shines.''	D	''There's many a slip between the cup and the lip.''

Correct Answer: A

13/02/25

Subject: MATHS

Badri, who collects stamps, gave half the number that he had to Varun, who had none. Varun gave half of these to Tariq, who also had none beforehand. If Tariq had given half the number he had back to Badri, the number of stamps with Badri would have been 20.

How many stamps did Varun give Tariq?

A	4	B	8
C	16	D	32

12/02/25

Subject: SCIENCE

C5H12, pentane, is a liquid at room temperature.

Can we predict from this information whether C4H10, butane, will be a liquid at room temperature?
CANNOT be concluded?

A	Yes, it will be a liquid since pentane is a liquid.	B	Yes, it will be a liquid since it contains 4 carbon atoms.
C	We cannot be sure unless we find out its boiling point.	D	We cannot be sure unless we get the boiling point of propane, C₃H₈.

Correct Answer: C

11/02/25

Subject: MATHS

In an isosceles triangle PQR with PQ = PR, PS is the bisector of angle QPR. QP is extended to T and PU is drawn parallel to QR.

From this, which of the following

CANNOT be concluded?

A	PS is perpendicular to QR.	B	PU is the bisector of angle TPR.
C	PS is a median of the triangle.	D	PR is the bisector of angle UPS.

Correct Answer: D

10/02/25

Subject: ENGLISH

Murali forgot most of the speech that he had written but continued to speak so as not to lose face in front of his classmates.

The underlined words in the above sentence most likely mean '__________'.

A	be criticised	B	be disfigured
C	be humiliated	D	be blamed

10/02/25

Subject: ENGLISH

A	be criticised	B	be disfigured
C	be humiliated	D	be blamed

Correct Answer: C

08/02/25

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

A grocery shop owner, a lady doctor, and a local MLA of a town in Maharashtra have all promised to testify against a local gangster in a case. All of them receive threatening calls from the gangster. Who among them is entitled to receive police protection for his/her safety?

A	only the MLA	B	only the lady doctor
C	only the shop owner	D	all of them

Correct Answer: D

07/02/25

Subject: SCIENCE

Which of the following provides energy for the activities of the cell?

A	chloroplasts	B	mitochondria
C	vacuoles	D	cilia

Correct Answer: B

06/02/25

Subject: MATHS

The semi perimeter of a triangle is half of the perimeter. For the triangle below the semi-perimeter is (a + b + c) ÷ 2.

What is the ratio of the side of an equilateral triangle to its semi-perimeter?

A	1:2	B	1:3
C	2:3	D	1:6

Correct Answer: C

05/02/25

Subject: SCIENCE

It is clear from the above guide that the tank should be washed with:

A	clean water	B	clean water and detergent
C	detergent only	D	(not specified)

Correct Answer: A

04/02/25

Subject: MATHS

For which of these values of m is 0. 8 × 10^m a perfect cube?

A	9	B	8
C	7	D	6

Correct Answer: C

03/02/25

Subject: ENGLISH

Choose the option with the correct spelling to complete the sentence below.

The ___________ came back from the war with a wounded leg.

A	soldjer	B	warrier
C	colonell	D	commander

Correct Answer: D

01/02/25

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

Every winter, migratory birds come to Orissa's Chilika lake. These birds come to specific areas of the lake where abundant food is available and there is minimal human disturbance.
In this map, identify the area where you might be likely to find these birds.

A	7^o C	B	22^o C
C	37^o C	D	42^o C

31/01/25

Subject: SCIENCE

A person touches a metal plate with his left hand and a book with his right hand and feels that both are equally hot or cold. Which of the following COULD be the room temperature?

A	7^o C	B	22^o C
C	37^o C	D	42^o C

30/01/25

Subject: MATHS

Shown here are two CONGRUENT scalene triangles. Some of the measurements are given.

What is the measure of the angle marked x?

A	55^o C	B	58^o C
C	67^o C	D	65^o C

25/01/25

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

Several International organisations have been involved in providing humanitarian support to the people of war-ravaged Palestine. Which of these is NOT a humanitarian cause for these organisations to support?

A	training Palestinian rebels to fight against their enemies	B	providing subsistence to the people affected by the conflict
C	providing physical security and freedom of movement	D	facilitating resettlement of the displaced people

19/01/25

Subject: ENGLISH

Which of these is the correct way of arranging the given set of words to make a meaningful sentence?
1. long, wavy hair
2. the tall and stout figure of my uncle
3. could be seen very clearly with
4. and a large hooked nose

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

18/01/25

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

In the earthquake hit Kutch district of Gujarat, the period between mid 2001 and end of 2004 saw a large number of industries being set up by a number of domestic and multinational companies - such as LG electronics. What might be the reason for this?

A	During this period Kutch provided cheap manpower compared to other areas.	B	After the earthquake, a range of useful natural resources were discovered here.
C	Sales tax exemption was given to units making capital investment exceeding Rs. 100 crores.	D	During this period, a lot of funds poured into the Kutch region for earthquake relief work.

Correct Answer: C

17/01/25

Subject: SCIENCE

When we are swimming in water, _____________________

A	we feel lighter because our mass decreases.	B	we feel lighter because the water exerts an upward force on us.
C	we feel heavier because the water exerts a downward force on us.	D	we do not feel any change in our weight because there is no new force.

Correct Answer: B

16/01/25

Subject: MATHS

The square of (x⁄2 - y) is

A	x²⁄4 - y²	B	x²⁄4 - 2xy - y²
C	x²⁄4 + y²	D	x²⁄4 - xy + y²

Correct Answer: D

15/01/25

Subject: SCIENCE

Some organisms reproduce sexually while others reproduce asexually. Which of these is usually true for organisms that reproduce asexually and NOT true for organisms that reproduce sexually?

A	They never have a nucleus in their cells.	B	They are almost exactly like their parents.
C	They can only be plants and not animals.	D	They grow up to have a large size.

Correct Answer: B

25/11/24

Subject: ENGLISH

Choose the part of the given sentence that contains an error.

Father, as well as his friend, are going to watch a play.

A		B	his friend,
C	are going	D	to watch a play.

23/11/24

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

One of the structures shown below is from the Mauryan period. It has a horseshoe shaped arch and depicts rows of elephants paying homage to a Buddhist stupa. Identify it.

A		B
C		D

Correct Answer: D

22/11/24

Subject: SCIENCE

The acidity of soil (measured by its pH) indicates which nutrients are present in the soil. This is shown in the figure below.

Research has shown that sunflower responds to the plant nutrients, N, P and K but it is not very sensitive to soil pH. Which of these ranges of soil pH best provides these nutrients to the sunflower plant?

A	pH below 5	B	pH between 5 and 7
C	pH between 7.5 and 9	D	pH above 9

Correct Answer: B

21/11/24

Subject: MATHS

What will be the coefficient of p² in the simplified form of the expression (p² + 3p)(2p + 1)(1 + 2p + p²)?

A	19	B	13
C	2	D	1

Correct Answer: B

19/11/24

Subject: MATHS

What is the smallest number of colours needed to colour the following figure so that NO TWO regions with more than a point common have the same colour?

A	2	B	3
C	4	D	5

16/11/24

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

The cartoon shown here is a comment on

A	the environmental pollution caused by oil spills in the Middle East.	B	Iran's recent discovery of generating nuclear power from oil.
C	the tussle between Iran and the UN regarding its nuclear programme.	D	the conflict between the western world and Muslim nations regarding terrorism.

15/11/24

Subject: SCIENCE

Which of the following lists contains all renewable sources of energy?

A	Oil, wind, coal	B	Nuclear, natural gas, coal
C	Hydro, wind, biogas	D	Geothermal, oil, solar

Correct Answer: C

14/11/24

Subject: MATHS

Solid X is made by putting together 4 identical cubes.

If the total surface area of solid X is 36 cm², what is the total surface area of each cube?

A	12 cm²	B	10 cm²
C	9 cm²	D	6 cm²

Correct Answer: A

13/11/24

Subject: SCIENCE

Incoming solar radiation is the radiation coming from the sun. Outgoing solar radiation is the radiation reflected from the Earth's surface.

The graph given below shows the level of radiation at different times of the day. Which of these conclusions can be drawn from this graph?

A	The incoming and the outgoing radiations peak at about the same time.	B	The outgoing radiation reaches its minimum around dawn.
C	The incoming solar radiation is minimum at noon.	D	The variation in the two radiations is identical except for a lag.

12/11/24

Subject: MATHS

Sohail's autumn break lasted x days. Of these, he was out of station for 8 days. For the remaining days, his mother promised him Rs. 10 per day to clean up the whole house.
At the end of the break, she was so happy with his work, that she decided to square the amount due to him. What is the amount that Sohail got?

A	Rs. (100x² - 8)	B	Rs. [10+(x - 8)]²
C	Rs. [10(x - 8)²]	D	Rs. 100(x - 8)²

Correct Answer: D

09/11/24

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

Udupi restaurants, popular all over India today, originated in a place called Udupi in South India in the 13th century. Authentic Udupi food follows the age old religious tradition of being pure vegetarian and devoid of onion-garlic.

A temple of this religious faith in Udupi is shown here. Which religious faith is this?

A	Vaishnavite tradition of South India	B	Islamic culture of the Deccan
C	Jainism in Karnataka	D	Tantric faith in medieval Andhra Pradesh

08/11/24

Subject: SCIENCE

When the ball at the end of the string swings to its lowest point, the string is cut by a sharp knife as shown. Assuming no air resistance, what will be the path of the ball?

A	A	B	B
C	C	D	D

Correct Answer: C

07/11/24

Subject: MATHS

A shopkeeper decreases the selling price of a ceiling fan by 10% at the start of winter. When winter is over, he decides to raise the price back to the original selling price. By what percent would he need to increase the lowered price in order to do this?

A	20%	B	11.11%
C	10%	D	9.99%

Correct Answer: B

06/11/24

Subject: SCIENCE

If electricity is passed through a tungsten filament kept in air, it gets oxidised and does not glow like in a bulb. However, electric bulbs normally contain inert gases and not a vacuum. Which of these could be A reason?

A	The inert gases react with tungsten causing a brighter glow.	B	Electricity cannot be conducted by tungsten kept in a vacuum.
C	When heated, tungsten atoms would escape more easily in a vacuum.	D	Gases like oxygen are easily evacuated but not the inert gases.

Correct Answer: C

05/11/24

Subject: MATHS

A	3 : 1 : 6	B	2 : 6 : 1
C	3 : 1 : 2	D	1 : 6 : 1

Correct Answer: A

04/11/24

Subject: ENGLISH

Which of these newspaper headlines is in the Active Voice?

A	Several Found Dead in Rock Blasts	B	Speaker Cannot be Questioned
C	IA Help line Extended to all Cities	D	School Students Lug 5 kg Bags to School

Correct Answer: D

02/11/24

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

The following is a folklore on the origin of tattoos that women of Baiga tribe in Central India make on their bodies.

From this tale, what can be said about the idea behind tattooing of Baiga women?

A	They do it to protect their bodies from the heat of the sun rays.	B	They do it to protect themselves from jealous enemies and evil spirits.
C	They do it to decorate their bodies and make themselves more attractive.	D	They do it to make their dark skin look pale and glowing.

Correct Answer: C

01/11/24

Subject: SCIENCE

Radioactivity is the spontaneous disintegration of atomic nuclei. Answer the question using the given equation.
What is the particle 'X'?

A	4 neutrons	B	2 protons
C	2 neutrons and 2 protons	D	2 neutrons and 2 electrons

Correct Answer: C

31/10/24

Subject: MATHS

What is the smaller angle between the hour and the minute hand of a clock at 12:20?

A	105º	B	110º
C	115º	D	120º

30/10/24

Subject: SCIENCE

Each lever has a unique application. Study the figure of a pair of tweezers. Why would a lever of this order be used?

A	The force (effort) needs to be increased.	B	The force (effort) needs to be controlled.
C	The load lifted has to be increased.	D	The work done has to be decreased.

29/10/24

Subject: MATHS

Zubin wants to cover the CURVED SURFACE of an old waste paper basket with coloured paper. The dimensions of the basket are shown below. What is the total area that has to be covered with paper?

A	220 cm²	B	440 cm²
C	880 cm²	D	1760 cm²

28/10/24

Subject: ENGLISH

Choose the correct way to arrange the different sets of words given below to make a grammatically correct sentence.

1. leave valuables lying around
2. when a buyer comes
3. make sure that you do not
4. to view your goods,

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

26/10/24

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

Which of these is NOT a major source of revenue for the muncipal body of metropolitian cities of India?

A	property tax	B	selling of rations in fair price shops
C	tax on house rent	D	tax on billboards and hoardings

25/10/24

Subject: SCIENCE

Which of these is a MIXTURE? (Assume that all the substances being considered are PURE.)

A	dry ice	B	distilled water
C	chalk powder	D	soda water

24/10/24

Subject: MATHS

While taking a 5-minute long typing test, Neela typed at a speed of 48 words per minute for the first 3 minutes.

What should be her typing speed for the next two minutes if she wants to average 50 words per minute for the whole test?

A	32 words per minute	B	52 words per minute
C	53 words per minute	D	56 words per minute

23/10/24

Subject: SCIENCE

The processes of photosynthesis and respiration occur in plants. Which of the following pictures is a correct representation of gas exchange in the DAY OR NIGHT as indicated?

A		B
C		D

21/10/24

Subject: ENGLISH

Choose the option which contains a SPELLING MISTAKE.

A	The stern man was very taciturn and we couldn't get much information from him.	B	To masquerade is to appear as a character that is not your own.
C	The loud blasts were followed by horrendous screams.	D	The doctor prescribes penicilin drugs to kill the infection that had set in.

19/10/24

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

A certain country is under threat from an aggressor country. From which International body does it need to get a formal sanction if it chooses to respond to the threat with military action?

A	International Red Cross	B	International Court of Justice
C	UN Commission on Human Rights	D	UN Security Council

15/10/24

Subject: MATHS

Mrs. Nair opts for a mobile phone offer that charges a monthly fee of Rs. 250 plus a charge of Rs. 1.25 per minute for local calls.

She fixes a budget of Rs. 400 per month for her mobile phone bill. At most how many minutes can she use the phone (local) each month while staying within her budget?

A	100	B	110
C	120	D	150

10/10/24

Subject: MATHS

Of the 15 charts put up in a classroom, 6 are on Science and 8 are made on white chart paper.

If 4 of the Science charts are made on coloured chart paper, how many of the charts made on coloured paper are NOT on Science?

A	1	B	2
C	3	D	4

09/10/24

Subject: SCIENCE

All salts of the metal _______ will be soluble in water.

A	potassium	B	calcium
C	silver	D	lead

08/10/24

Subject: MATHS

Which of the following statements can be true for a natural number N?

A	When N is divided by 3, the remainder is 3 and when N is divided by 6, the remainder is 0.	B	When N is divided by 3, the remainder is 0 and when N is divided by 6, the remainder is 3.
C	When N is divided by 3, the remainder is 1 and when N is divided by 6, the remainder is 0.	D	All the three statements can be true.

07/10/24

Subject: ENGLISH

Which of these rewrites the given sentence in the direct speech correctly?

The chief guest congratulated the winner of the singing competition and praised him for his efforts and added that he had a very melodious voice.

A	The chief guest said to the winner of the singing competition, ''Congratulations on your efforts! You had a very melodious voice.''	B	The chief guest told to the winner of the singing competition, ''Congratulations on your efforts you have a very melodious voice.''
C	The chief guest told the winner of the singing competition, ''Congratulations on your efforts and well done! You have a very melodious voice.''	D	The chief guest said to the winner of the singing competition, ''Congratulations on your efforts and well done. He had a very melodious voice.''

03/10/24

Subject: MATHS

If four shapes - a square, a rectangle, a triangle and a circle - have the same area, which of them will have the smallest perimeter?

A	the triangle	B	the square
C	the rectangle	D	the circle

02/10/24

Subject: SCIENCE

In the map below, places P, Q, R and S are at the same longitude and T, U, V and W are at the same longitude. Also P and T are at the same latitude, and so are Q and U, etc. Which pair of places at the same latitude is closest to each other?

A	P and T	B	Q and U
C	S and W	D	Each pair of places is at the same distance from each other.

Correct Answer: A

01/10/24

Subject: MATHS

If 20% of your Maths score is equal to 30% of my Maths score on a test, which of the following best describes the relation between our scores?

A	Your score is 1^1/2 times mine.	B	My score is 1⁄2 times yours.
C	You scored 10 marks more than me.	D	I scored 10% more than you.

Correct Answer: A

30/09/24

Subject: ENGLISH

Which of these rewrites the given sentence in the reported speech correctly?

Minnah thought, ''Why did my mother speak to me so rudely today?''

A	Minnah asked why did her mother spoke to her so rudely that day.	B	Minnah said why her mother had spoke to her so rudely today.
C	Minnah enquired why did her mother speak to her so rudely that day.	D	Minnah wondered why her mother had spoken to her so rudely that day.

29/09/24

Subject: MATHS

What is the measure of the smaller angle in the rhombus below?

A	108^o	B	72^o
C	58^o	D	22^o

28/09/24

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

The Hollywood movie 'Gladiator' revolves around the life of an extra ordinary Roman. A Roman gladiator is a ________.

A	merchant	B	monk
C	warrior	D	God

27/09/24

Subject: SCIENCE

Which of these processes removes carbon dioxide from a person's body?

A	diffusion	B	inhalation
C	exhalation	D	sweating

21/09/24

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

To be included on UNESCO's World Heritage List, a site must be of outstanding universal value and meet at least one out of ten selection criteria. One such criterion is: 'to exhibit an important interchange of human values, over a span of time or within a cultural area of the world, on developments in architecture or technology, monumental arts, town-planning or landscape design.'

Which of the following sites is likely to have been chosen under this criterion?

A		B
C		D

20/09/24

Subject: SCIENCE

Three balls are thrown from the top of cliff along paths P, Q and R. If their initial speeds are the same and there is no air resistance, under what conditions will the balls strike the ground below with the same speed?

A	This will happen if the mass of each ball is the same.	B	This will happen if the distance travelled by each ball is the same.
C	(This cannot happen unless the paths of the balls are identical.)	D	(This will always happen - no additional condition is required.)

11/09/24

Subject: SCIENCE

An oxide ion (O^2-) formed from an Oxygen–18 atom contains exactly

A	8 electrons, 8 protons, 10 neutrons	B	10 electrons, 8 protons, 10 neutrons
C	8 electrons, 10 protons, 8 neutrons	D	6 electrons, 6 protons, 12 neutrons

10/09/24

Subject: MATHS

In the figure shown, M and N are the midpoints of sides AB and BC of parallelogram ABCD. If the area of parallelogram ABCD is 24

what is the area of trapezium AMNC?

A	8 sq cm	B	9 sq cm
C	12 sq cm	D	16 sq cm

Correct Answer: B

09/09/24

Subject: ENGLISH

What is another word for 'arrogant'?

A	modern	B	unpretending
C	conceited	D	unassuming

07/09/24

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

Assam, a beautiful state in northeast India is economically quite backward due to its poor infrastructure. Some policy makers believe that maximum utilisation of inland waterways on Brahamaputra could be a more economically viable solution for improving its infrastructure, than constructing bridges over the river. What could be the reason for this?

A	Many of the bridges in Assam are washed away during severe floods every year.	B	Non availability of construction material for bridge construction in Assam.
C	The threat of destruction of bridges from terrorists and anti-social elements.	D	It is difficult to construct bridges in Assam due to the shortage of manpower .

03/03/24

Subject: ENGLISH

One of the greatest of all games is cricket.

Which of these is closest in meaning to the sentence above?

A	No other game is as great as cricket.	B	Very few games are as great as cricket.
C	Cricket is the greatest of all games.	D	All other games are as great as cricket.

03/03/24

Subject: ENGLISH

Confused and __________, fumbling and stammering, Sara struggled to remember her dialogues on stage, __________ the cheers from her friends.

Which of the following pairs best completes the sentence above?

A	incoherent .... oblivious to	B	vehement .... searching for
C	thoughtful .... conscious of	D	forgetful .... encouraged by

29/02/24

Subject: MATHS

If the length of the longer line is 60 cm, the length of the shorter one is

A	25 cm	B	22. 5 cm
C	20 cm	D	18 cm

28/02/24

Subject: SCIENCE

If the diamond given in figure below is seen from the top, which of the following figures would be seen?

A		B
C		D

Correct Answer: A

27/02/24

Subject: MATHS

(3⁄5)^-2 is

A	9⁄25	B	-9⁄25
C	9⁄5	D	25⁄9

Correct Answer: D

26/02/24

Subject: ENGLISH

Customer: I have been sitting here for half an hour now.
Waiter: I am sorry, Sir. I'll see what I can do.
Customer: Please hurry. I have an appointment with my bankers in fifteen minutes.

Which of the following would be the waiter's most appropriate response to the customer?

A	I'm afraid I can't do anything about your appointment.	B	Most certainly, Sir, I will.
C	Where is it?	D	What do you want from the bankers?

Correct Answer: B

22/02/24

Subject: MATHS

Which division will leave a remainder 2?

A	345 ÷ 3	B	536 ÷ 4
C	587 ÷ 5	D	711 ÷ 9

21/02/24

Subject: SCIENCE

In a cinema theatre, why do we normally not hear echoes even though the sounds are loud?

A	Echoes are not created in closed places like cinema theatres - only in large open spaces.	B	The design of the theatre walls and the materials used reduce echo significantly.
C	There are special devices installed at certain places in theatres to absorb the sound.	D	Echoes do happen in cinema theatres, which is why we hear the sounds more loudly.

Correct Answer: B

20/02/24

Subject: MATHS

Observe the pattern shown here:

1 = 1
1 + 3 = 4
1 + 3 + 5 = 9
1 + 3 + 5 + 7 = 16

Which of the following generalizes the pattern accurately?

A	The sum of first 'n' natural numbers is n².	B	The sum of first 'n' natural numbers is (2n - 1)².
C	The sum of first 'n' odd natural numbers is (2n - 1)².	D	The sum of first 'n' odd natural numbers is n².

Correct Answer: D

19/02/24

Subject: ENGLISH

Where can I find a dress like this?

The assertive form of this sentence would be: ________________

A	Nowhere can I find a dress like this.	B	Somewhere I can find a dress like this.
C	I can find a dress like this.	D	I want to know where I can find a dress like this.

Correct Answer: D

18/02/24

Subject: ENGLISH

A	incoherent .... oblivious to	B	vehement .... searching for
C	thoughtful .... conscious of	D	forgetful .... encouraged by

17/02/24

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

Mr. Prashad is an architect. He has got a project to design a house in the style of Indo-Islamic architecture. Which of the following buildings he need NOT refer for this assignment?

A		B
C		D

15/02/24

Subject: MATHS

Three points, P, Q and R in a plane are non collinear (that is, they are not in a straight line).

Which of the following is DEFINITELY true about points P, Q and R?

A	A circle passing through all three of them can be drawn.	B	Two of them must be equidistant from the third point.
C	If they are joined in pairs, an equilateral triangle will be formed.	D	All the three statements above will definitely be true.

14/02/24

Subject: SCIENCE

"Some of these have highly eccentric orbits which take them far beyond the orbit of Pluto." Which of the following are being described?

A	Asteroids	B	Comets
C	Meteorites	D	Stars

11/02/24

Subject: ENGLISH

A	incoherent .... oblivious to	B	vehement .... searching for
C	thoughtful .... conscious of	D	forgetful .... encouraged by

07/02/24

Subject: SCIENCE

The figure below shows a nail cutter.

In this there are two levers, 1 and 2, that together function as a nail cutter. The three orders of levers are described below.

Which row best represents the orders of levers in the nail cutter?

A		B
C		D

06/02/24

Subject: MATHS

m and n are two integers. Under what condition will [(-1)^m]ⁿ be a positive number?

A	If AT LEAST one of m and n is an even number.	B	Only if m and n are BOTH even numbers.
C	Only if m and n are BOTH odd numbers.	D	If AT LEAST one of m and n is a positive number.

Correct Answer: A

05/02/24

Subject: ENGLISH

Here is a word square that has the same words across and down. Select the option that fills in the letters accordingly.

A	SNOW, NINE, ONES, WEEP	B	SNOW, NINE, SEMI, WAIT
C	SNOW, NINE, ONCE, WEEP	D	SNOW, NICE, ONCE, WEEP

04/02/24

Subject: ENGLISH

A	incoherent .... oblivious to	B	vehement .... searching for
C	thoughtful .... conscious of	D	forgetful .... encouraged by

01/02/24

Subject: MATHS

A	incoherent .... oblivious to	B	vehement .... searching for
C	thoughtful .... conscious of	D	forgetful .... encouraged by

31/01/24

Subject: SCIENCE

According to the laws of reflection, the incident angle is always equal to the reflected angle. Both the incident angle and reflected angle are measured from the normal. Does this law hold for curved mirrors also (see the figure below)?

A	No - the law is applicable only to plane mirrors, as curved mirrors do not have a normal.	B	Partly - the law is applicable to concave mirrors but not for convex mirrors.
C	Yes, it does - the normal is the line connecting the point of incidence to the centre of curvature.	D	No - curved mirrors have different laws of reflection like focal length = 0.5 × radius of curvature.

30/01/24

Subject: MATHS

A number is increased by 100%. To get back the original number back, this new number should be decreased by 50%. For example, if I take 8 and increase it by 100%, I will get 16. To get it back to 8, I have to decrease it by 8, which is 50% of 16.Now, a number is increased by 200%. To get back the original number back, this new number should be decreased by how much?

A	50%	B	66.7%
C	100%	D	200%

29/01/24

Subject: ENGLISH

Ruskin Bond is one of the most loved authors in India.

The above sentence can be rewritten as: ______________

A	No other author in India is as loved as Ruskin Bond.	B	Very few authors in India are as loved as Ruskin Bond.
C	Ruskin Bond is loved much more than any other author in India.	D	Other authors in India are not loved as much as Ruskin Bond.

Correct Answer: B

27/01/24

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

Which of these rights does NOT follow from the fundamental rights provided by the Indian Constitution?

A	Holding a meeting for the publication of a book	B	Gathering of villagers for a religious ceremony
C	Carrying out demonstration against a government policy	D	Use of arms by protestors against a mining lease

Correct Answer: D

26/01/24

Subject: SCIENCE

Study the reaction given below.

PQ + XY → XQ + PY
(P, Q, X and Y are atoms of different elements.)

A reaction like this is a/an ________________.

A	neutralisation reaction	B	double displacement reaction
C	oxidation reaction	D	reduction reaction

Correct Answer: B

25/01/24

Subject: MATHS

A set of numbers is said to be COMMUTATIVE under the operation '+' if m + n = n + m, for any two numbers m and n of that set. Similarly, a set of numbers is said to be COMMUTATIVE under the operation '×' if m × n = n × m, for any two numbers m and n of that set.

Which of the following sets is COMMUTATIVE under the operation '-'?

A	the set of integers	B	the set of natural numbers
C	the set of rational numbers	D	none of the above

Correct Answer: D

23/01/24

Subject: MATHS

A bag contains some balls that are either red or yellow. There are 84 RED balls in the bag. If a ball is taken out of the bag without looking, the chances of it being RED are 70%. What is the number of YELLOW balls in the bag?

A	30	B	36
C	59	D	84

22/01/24

Subject: ENGLISH

'Most people like to avoid those who are snakes in the grass.'

Which of the words given below can replace the underlined words in the above sentence?

A	like creepy crawlers	B	unrecognisable persons
C	untrustworthy beings	D	silent workers

Correct Answer: C

19/01/24

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

Which of the following is NOT a source of information to understand about the MEDIEVAL life of the Kutch region of Gujarat?

A	Travelogues by West Asian merchants relating to this region.	B	Evidence from various excavations at sites near Lothal.
C	Different folklore and legends of this region.	D	Islamic and Hindu monuments of this region.

Correct Answer: B

18/01/24

Subject: MATHS

Parallelograms are classified according to their diagonal properties in the table below.

Which cell or cells would contain those parallelograms that are NOT rectangles?

A	only cell 3	B	cell 1 and cell 2
C	cell 1 and cell 3	D	cell 3 and cell 4

Correct Answer: D

17/01/24

Subject: SCIENCE

A small cube is fixed to the corner of a large cube as shown here.

From which of the directions (indicated by the arrows above) would the view of the object be as shown below?

A	Only 1	B	4 and 6
C	3 and 5	D	Only 2

Correct Answer: A

16/01/24

Subject: MATHS

If s : t = 2 : 3 and t : r = 4 : 5, then s : r will be

A	2 : 5	B	3 : 5
C	10 : 12	D	8 : 15

15/01/24

Subject: ENGLISH

The first sentence of a passage is in inverted commas. The rest of the passage is split into four parts named 1, 2, 3, and 4 that have been arranged randomly.
Find the correct combination among the given alternatives that sets the sequence correctly.

''This happens only in India.''
1. He gave away 500 grams of onions with the purchase of every 2 shirts.
2. No doubt, the shirts sold like hot cakes and the shopkeepers gave due credit to the onions.
3. Recently, sky-rocketing prices of onions prompted a shirt manufacturer in New Delhi to come up with a novel idea.
4. The shops selling those shirts were stocked with beautifully gift-wrapped packets of onions.

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

Correct Answer: C

13/01/24

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

The picture shown here is a historical building. For which of the following purposes could this be reused in modern times?

A	Heritage hotel	B	Water harvesting
C	Amphitheatre	D	Club House

12/01/24

Subject: SCIENCE

Identify what this x-ray is depicting.

A	normal shoulder and fore-arm	B	freshly fractured fore-arm
C	plate and screws on fractured fore-arm	D	diseased fore-arm with abnormal growth

Correct Answer: C

11/01/24

Subject: MATHS

Tanmay had some chocolates with him. He gave one third of the chocolates he had to Akash and one fourth of them to Sharad. He did not have to break any chocolate to divide them this way.
Which of the following is certainly true about the number of chocolates Tanmay had at the start?

A	It has to be a multiple of 3.	B	It has to be a multiple of 6.
C	It has to be a multiple of 7.	D	It has to be a multiple of 12.

Correct Answer: D

10/01/24

Subject: SCIENCE

Which of these would happen if the tilt of the Earth's axis increased to about 27 degrees, (and nothing else changed)?

A	There would be no difference at all.	B	Summers will be hotter and winters, colder.
C	Seasons will be the same throughout the world.	D	The duration of summers would increase.

Correct Answer: B

09/01/24

Subject: MATHS

What is the remainder when 33 x 33 x 33 is divided by 5?

(Hint: You do not have to do the multiplication!)

A	0	B	2
C	4	D	7

Correct Answer: B

08/01/24

Subject: ENGLISH

Choose the word with the correct spelling to complete the sentence below.

The inexperienced driver found it very difficult to ______________ the big car in the busy traffic at the market square.

A	manoeuvre	B	manouevre
C	manouver	D	manoeover

Correct Answer: A

06/01/24

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

Mango orchards are widely found in Southern Gujarat. The geographical reason for this is that this region ___________

A	is wetter and more humid than the rest of the state.	B	is hotter and drier than the rest of the state.
C	is more hilly and closer to the sea.	D	has more rivers than the rest of the state.

05/01/24

Subject: SCIENCE

Isomers are molecules that have the same molecular formula, but a different arrangement of the atoms in space. That excludes any different arrangements which are simply due to the molecule rotating as a whole, or rotating about particular bonds.

Which of the following sets of molecules represents isomers?

A		B	.
C		D

04/01/24

Subject: MATHS

A parallelogram PQRS has side lengths of 5 cm and 10 cm. M is the midpoint of PQ. What is the area of triangle MRS?

A	12.5 cm²	B	25 cm²
C	50 cm²	D	Can't say from the given data.

01/01/24

Subject: ENGLISH

Murali forgot most of the speech that he had written but continued speaking so as not to lose face in front of his classmates.

The words underlined in the above sentence mean ____________.

A	be criticised	B	be disfigured
C	be humiliated	D	be blamed

30/12/24

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

Which of these regions of India's diverse eco-systems has rich grasslands (it is the only natural habitat of the rhino in India) thanks to its alluvial sediments and plentiful monsoon rains?

A	Malabar Coast	B	Indo-Gangetic Plain
C	Coromandal Coast	D	Brahmaputra basin

29/12/24

Subject: SCIENCE

Which option correctly matches the data in the table to the graph.

A	A	B	B
C	C	D	D

28/12/23

Subject: MATHS

Sunil has forgotten the last digit of the Personal Identification Number (PIN) of his ATM card. But he remembers that the PIN is divisible by 6. The first 3 digits of his PIN are

What could the last digit be?

A	0 or 2	B	2 or 6
C	2 or 8	D	It has to be 6

27/12/23

Subject: SCIENCE

Cindy is doing an experiment to check how the extension caused by the force F on a spring is related to the size of the force. She sets up an experiment apparatus as shown in the figure on the left. She then applies different forces as shown in the figure on the right.

For any given force F, which distance must she measure to get the extension 'e' caused by the force?

A	P to Q	B	Q to R
C	P to S	D	Q to S

26/12/23

Subject: MATHS

Anand multiplied his age with 5. He then added 3 to the answer. He finally multiplied that answer with 7 to get a result x. What is his age?

A	7(5x + 3)	B	{frac(1/5)} ({frac(x/7)} - 3)
C	{frac(x/7)} - {frac(3/5)}	D	1/7(x-3/5)

25/12/23

Subject: ENGLISH

We often use words in pairs for the sake of emphasis. The words are usually pure repetitions like 'first and foremost'. Sometimes they add emphasis by containing contrasting things like 'root and branch'.

Which of the words given below correctly pair with the word 'rank'?

A	main	B	road
C	file	D	square

23/12/23

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

The map shown here is based on the writings and descriptions of Herodotus, a writer, philosopher and traveller around the earth in the 5th century BC.

The map represents the area of the earth known to which civilisation of the 5th century BC?

A	Indus Valley	B	Greek
C	Mesopotamian	D	Chinese

22/12/23

Subject: SCIENCE

In 1911, the physicist Ernest Rutherford discovered that atoms have tiny, dense nucleii by shooting positively charged particles at a very thin gold foil.

Which physical property of gold was used by Rutherford in his gold leaf experiment?

A	non corrosive	B	highly malleable
C	highly ductile	D	non reactive

21/12/23

Subject: MATHS

Three pieces of paper are cut out in different shapes as shown below. Which of them, when folded up along the dotted lines, will form the cube shown above?

A	Only 1	B	Only 1 and 2
C	Only 1 and 3	D	All of them - 1, 2, and 3

20/12/23

Subject: SCIENCE

Aditya did the following experiment. He took 2 green bananas in a polythene cover and kept them aside on a shelf. Then he took 2 more green bananas from the same bunch of fruits, and an apple, and put them in an identical polythene cover and kept them on the same shelf.

He left both polythene covers undisturbed for two days.

What was the hypothesis that Aditya was probably trying to check?

A	In nature bananas ripen completely in about 2 days.	B	Apples increase the speed at which bananas ripen.
C	Bananas increase the speed at which apples ripen.	D	Polythene increases the speed at which apples ripen.

19/12/23

Subject: MATHS

√5 is an irrational number. Which of the following, when multiplied by √5, will result in a rational number?

A	5	B	√5 X √5
C	1/(√5 X √5)	D	1/√5

18/12/23

Subject: ENGLISH

Choose the option that completes the blank below correctly.

''Your face is all puffed up today. _______________''

A	Are you sleeping well?	B	Have you been slept well?
C	Did you not sleep well?	D	You have not been sleeping well?

15/12/23

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

Which of these could be the reason for the presence of a large number of Buddhist caves in parts of Western Maharashtra?

A	Buddha had preached the religion extensively in this region.	B	Climatic conditions in Western Maharashtra are ideal for Buddhism.
C	This region was on the trade route connecting the west coast to North India.	D	Buddhists of Maharashtra made these caves to hide from Greek attacks.

15/12/23

Subject: SCIENCE

Certain sound waves produce a particularly pleasant sensation to the listener's ear, are said to be consonant. Such sound waves form the basis of intervals in music.

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Which of these could be the frequency of a note that is separated by an octave from 200 Hz?

A	100 Hz	B	150 Hz
C	300 Hz	D	350 Hz

14/12/23

Subject: MATHS

The ratio of the area of rectangle A to that of rectangle B is 1:3.

If 1/4th of rectangle A is shaded, what fraction of rectangle B is shaded?

A	1/12	B	1/16
C	15/16	D	11/12

13/12/23

Subject: SCIENCE

The four figures here all have the same height and are all of uniform density. Which one will have the lowest centre of gravity?

A		B
C		D

12/12/23

Subject: MATHS

x² + 1/x² is NOT equal to

A	(x + 1/x)² - 2	B	(x - 1/x)² + 2
C	(x + 1/x)²	D	(x4+1)/x²

11/12/23

Subject: ENGLISH

Choose the option that completes the given sentence correctly.

I haven't seen my aunt for nearly ten years, but I still have _________ for her.

A	an apple in my eye	B	an arrow in my heart
C	a soft corner in my heart	D	a bright light in my head

05/12/23

Subject: MATHS

In a class of 25, the average height of the 10 boys is equal to that of the 15 girls. From this, we can say that

A	the sum of the heights of the boys is more than that of the girls.	B	the sum of the heights of the girls is more than that of the boys.
C	the sum of the heights of the girls is equal to that of the boys.	D	Each of the 10 boys is taller than the tallest girl in the class.

04/12/23

Subject: ENGLISH

Choose the option that completes the given sentence correctly.

The expression ''truly magnificent'' is an example of ___________.

A	an idiom	B	a phrase
C	a sentence	D	a clause

02/12/23

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

In certain parts of India glaciers are the main source of water. The people in these areas use an innovative technique of water harvesting by diverting glacier streams into small tanks. It is usually done in the evening, when the glaciers are relatively melted.

Which of these regions could be practising this?

A	Khasi and Jantia hills	B	Siwaliks hills
C	Ladakh region	D	Tarai region

01/12/23

Subject: SCIENCE

Ann made a rain gauge by referring to an article, a part of which is shown above. She even measured that it collected 150 cm3 of water when it rained. However, because she couldn't get a 'straight-sided container' as instructed, she used a regular glass as shown. Can she calculate the rainfall that occurred?

A	No, because she did not use a straight-sided container.	B	Yes, it is 150cm³ - the same that she would have got with a straight-sided container.
C	Yes, it is 150cm³ divided by the cross-sectional area at the top of the glass used.	D	Yes, it is 150cm³ divided by the average cross-sectional area of the glass used.

30/11/23

Subject: MATHS

See this number pattern carefully. Every row of numbers has a certain relation with the numbers in the row just above it.

Suppose the figure shown below is a part of the same pattern (when continued). What would be the correct relation between the numbers p and s?

A	s = p + q + 36	B	s = p + 36
C	s = p + 2	D	s = p + 37

29/11/23

Subject: SCIENCE

The Relative Heat Trapping capacity of a gas is a measure of the efficiency of one molecule of that gas to trap infrared radiation compared to one molecule of CO2.

The table alongside shows the relative heat trapping capacities of various gases.

Vaishali has been told that carbon dioxide is the most important greenhouse gas. After collecting the data given in the table she decides otherwise. Is she correct in her judgement or should she investigate further?

A	She is correct in her judgement - CO2 is not the most important greenhouse gas.	B	She needs to investigate the relative concentration of these gases in the atmosphere.
C	She needs to investigate the size of the molecules of each of the gases.	D	She needs to investigate the processes through which each of these gases is produced.

28/11/23

Subject: MATHS

The figure below shows the conventional method of constructing a perpendicular bisector of a line segment AB, by drawing 4 arcs of equal radius, r. The points of intersection of these arcs, D and C, when joined, form the perpendicular bisector of AB.

Arpita claims that she has found an alternative construction method. In this, the two arcs above AB have the same radius r1, which is different from r2, the radius of the two arcs below. Is she right?

A	No, the new line will be closer to A.	B	No, the new line will be closer to B.
C	Yes, the new line will be a perpendicular bisector.	D	(No, the new line will be closer to A or B, depending on the ratio of r1and r2 .)

27/11/23

Subject: ENGLISH

Choose the option that completes the given sentence correctly.

A person who believes everything very easily can be described as ___________.

A	credible	B	credulous
C	creditable	D	incredible

25/11/23

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

One of the main causes for the Portuguese to establish their colony in India was the lure of Indian spices. The rivers close to spice growing areas in Western India had become passages for the movement of spices. Which of these rivers was important for the Portuguese spice trade in India?

A	Narmada	B	Beas
C	Mandovi	D	Tapi

24/11/23

Subject: SCIENCE

In the figure given of the human lungs, which arrow points to the bronchioles?

A		B
C		D

23/11/23

Subject: MATHS

Vessels 1 and 2, with relative sizes as shown below, are filled steadily, at the same rate, with water.

The graph showing the change in height of the water column, in Vessel 1, with respect to the volume of water filled, is shown below.

Which of the following is the correct volume-height graph for Vessel 2?

A		B
C		D

22/11/23

Subject: SCIENCE

If we drop a perfectly transparent piece of glass into perfectly clear water, will we be able to see the glass?

A	Yes, because the refractive indices of glass and water are different.	B	Yes, because no refraction takes place at the glass surface.
C	No, because both the water and the glass slab are transparent.	D	No, because light will be reflected away from the water surface itself.

21/11/23

Subject: MATHS

A mineral water factory has 6 machines that package 3000 bottles in 1 hour. If 4 more machines of the same type are also put into use, what can be said about the time taken to package the same number of bottles now?

A	It will be 36 minutes more.	B	It will be 24 minutes less.
C	It will be 2 minutes less.	D	It will be 30 minutes more.

20/11/23

Subject: ENGLISH

''Everything you make is delicious, Mom,'' Smita said. ''when will you teach me to cook like you?''

Choose the option that identifies the correct type of error in the sentence above.

A	spelling error	B	punctuation error
C	error in tense	D	no error

Correct Answer: B

19/11/23

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

In many Himalayan areas including Lahul and Spiti in Himachal Pradesh, Leh in Jammu and Kashmir and Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh, Buddhism is a popular religion. Buddhist practices in these places are likely to have been influenced by those in ___________.

A	Korea	B	Thailand
C	Tibet	D	Sri Lanka

17/11/23

Subject: SCIENCE

What is the MAIN CAUSE of death for fish in water bodies polluted by fertilizers?

A	decreased nutrition levels for algae	B	decrease in oxygen levels
C	increased water temperatures	D	decrease in number of bacteria

Correct Answer: B

15/11/23

Subject: SCIENCE

The cross section of a lake is shown below. Its surface is frozen. Which of these statements is likely to be MOST accurate about the temperature at the bottom of the lake?

A	It will definitely be 0oC or lower.	B	It will definitely be 4oC or lower.
C	It will definitely be 10oC or lower.	D	It will definitely be 5oC or higher.

14/11/23

Subject: MATHS

A factory packs matchboxes in big cardboard boxes. Dimensions of a cardboard box and a matchbox are as shown below. What will be the MAXIMUM number of matchboxes that can be packed in one cardboard box?

A	15	B	540
C	600	D	9000

Correct Answer : C

13/11/23

Subject: ENGLISH

All the cats began to groom their fur. The smallest of the two small cubs started to lick their paws, too.

What revision, if any, is needed to correct the sentences?

A	change the first 'their' to 'they're'	B	change the second 'their' to 'its'
C	change 'too' to 'to'	D	No revision is needed.

Correct Answer: B

11/11/23

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

People living on the coast usually depend upon tidal currents for movement on water and for fishing. In which of these areas is the role of tidal currents important for the local people to carry out their daily needs?

A	Cuttack on the Mahanadi Delta	B	On the estuaries of the Sunderban Delta
C	On the open sea between Mumbai and Goa	D	All of the above

Correct Answer: B

10/11/23

Subject: SCIENCE

Though a non-conventional source of energy, the use of which of these is not encouraged because of its high 'suspended particulate matter' (SPM) emissions?

A	Coal	B	Cow dung
C	Bio gas	D	Solar cells

Correct Answer: B

09/11/23

Subject: MATHS

Suppose we define isosceles triangles as triangles with EXACTLY two sides equal.

In the following diagram,
E = Set of equilateral triangles
I = Set of isosceles triangles
R = Set of right-angled triangles

Which diagram shows the correct relation between these three types of triangles?

A		B
C		D

Correct Answer: D

08/11/23

Subject: SCIENCE

An ion with 13 protons, 14 neutrons, and a charge of 3+ has an atomic number of ____.

A	10	B	13
C	14	D	27

Correct Answer: B

07/11/23

Subject: MATHS

Which set of CONSECUTIVE whole numbers below has a product of 358800?

(Hint: You do NOT actually need to calculate.)

A	23, 24, 25, 26	B	26, 27, 28, 29
C	41, 42, 43, 44	D	998, 999, 1000

Correct Answer: A

06/11/23

Subject: ENGLISH

This is a list of students whose names begin with 'B'.

What kind of sentence is this?

A	statement	B	question
C	instruction	D	exclamation

Correct Answer: A

04/11/23

Subject: SCIENCE

Some hydrochloric acid has accidentally spilled on the laboratory counter. Which of the following chemicals should the lab in-charge immediately use to minimise the damage?

A	Acetic acid	B	Copper sulphate
C	Sodium bicarbonate	D	Manganese dioxide

Correct Answer: C

03/11/23

Subject: MATHS

A		B
C		D

Correct Answer;

01/11/23

Subject: SCIENCE

The figure below shows the potential energy in Joules(J) of a ball at the top of a platform and at its bottom. The platform has steps and also an incline as shown. What can we say about the values of p, q, r and s, the potential energies at P, Q, R and S?

A	p = q = r = s = 50 J	B	r = s = 0J and q < p < 50J
C	r < s < q < p < 50J	D	s < r < q = p = 50J

Correct Answer: B

31/10/23

Subject: MATHS

A triangle KLM is cut out from a rectangular sheet as shown here. What will be the perimeter of triangle KLM?

A	15 cm	B	16 cm
C	20 cm	D	Cannot be calculated.

Correct Answer: B

30/10/23

Subject: SCIENCE

A word that is OPPOSITE in meaning to 'overthrow' is '__________'.

A	destroy	B	replenish
C	order	D	reinstate

Correct Answer: D

28/10/23

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

A triangle KLM is cut out from a rectangular sheet as shown here. What will be the perimeter of triangle KLM?

A	Scarcity is a problem mainly in societies driven by consumerism.	B	Scarcity is a problem only in developing countries.
C	The problem of scarcity exists in societies around the world.	D	The problem of scarcity would not affect natural resources.

Correct Answer: C

27/10/23

Subject: SCIENCE

The list given here is known as the Electrochemical Series of metals. A metal lower in the list is more reactive, that is, it will form positive ions more easily, and will also displace a metal that is higher from a solution of the latter metal.

Which of the following combinations of metal and salt solutions would result in a coating being formed?

A		B
C		D

Correct Answer: D

26/10/23

Subject: MATHS

The equation 2x + 12y = 26 is true if x = 1 and y = 2. In which of these cases will the equation 2p + 12q = 26 be true?

A	When p = 1 and q = 2.	B	When x = 1 and y = 2.
C	When p < 1 and q < 2.	D	2p + 12q can't be 26 because 2x + 12y = 26.

Correct Answer: A

25/10/23

Subject: SCIENCE

See the arrangement of two pulleys being used to lift a LOAD by exerting an EFFORT. If the load is initially stationary, what effort needs to be applied to keep the weight hanging?
(The weights of the pulley and rope are negligible compared to the weight that is hanging.)

A	Effort has to be equal to the load	B	Effort has to be half that of the load
C	Effort has to be one third that of the load	D	Effort has to be one fourth that of the load

Correct Answer: C

24/10/23

Subject: MATHS

-100, -97, -94, -91, -88, -85,….
If the above series is continued, which of the following numbers would appear in it?

A	0	B	-1
C	-2	D	-3

Correct Answer: B

23/10/23

Subject: ENGLISH

Which of these headlines is in the Active Voice?

A	9 Die in Mulund Train Blast	B	Circus Animals Rescued by High Court Order
C	3 Held for Betting on Cricket Match	D	Varsity Professor Told to Leave as Probe begins

Correct Answer: A

20/10/23

Subject: SCIENCE

Cell theory states that all organisms are made up of one or more similar units of organization called cells. Which of the following organisms do not strictly adhere to this theory?

A	protozoa	B	bacteria
C	viruses	D	algae

19/10/23

Subject: MATHS

Two paths have been constructed in a park from point L to point M. One is a straight path, 140 m long, and the other is a curved path - consisting of 10 congruent semicircles.

Which path is longer?

A	The straight path is longer by 30 m.	B	The curved path is longer by 80m.
C	The curved path is longer by 140 m.	D	The curved path is longer by 140 Πm.

Correct Answer: B

18/10/23

Subject: SCIENCE

Which of the following is the most accurate description of comets?

A	Comets are small, rocky bodies that orbit the Sun primarily between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter.	B	Comets are celestial bodies having a solid head and an elongated vapour tail when close to the Sun.
C	Comets are interplanetary matter that pass through the Earth's atmosphere and strike the ground.	D	Comets are heavenly bodies that orbit a larger astronomical body, but smaller than moons.

Correct Answer: B

17/10/23

Subject: MATHS

A number is increased by 100%. To get the original number back, this new number should be decreased by

A	25%.	B	50%.
C	100%.	D	Can't say - depends on the original number

Correct Answer: B

16/10/23

Subject: ENGLISH

Which is the correct way of rewriting the sentence below?

Most principals are perceived to be strict disciplinarians.

A	We perceived most principals to be strict disciplinarians.	B	We perceive most principals to be strict disciplinarians.
C	We had perceived most principals to be strict disciplinarians.	D	We have perceived most principals to be strict disciplinarians.

Correct Answer: B

14/10/23

Subject: SCIENCE

The figure below shows a light dimmer - as the slider is moved in the direction of the arrow, the light dims.

Which of these principles is the functioning of a light dimmer based on?

A	Resistance of a wire depends on its thickness	B	Resistance of a wire depends on its length.
C	Resistance of a wire depends on its material	D	Resistance of a wire is not uniform at different points.

13/10/23

Subject: MATHS

Baiju's car has a maximum fuel capacity of 50 litres and gives a mileage of 12 km/l. This is what the fuel gauge of his car showed when he started his journey from Ahmedabad to Surat.

AT MOST how many kilometres would he have been able to travel after this on the remaining fuel?

A	6.25 km	B	75 km
C	150 km	D	600 km

Correct Answer: B

11/10/23

Subject: SCIENCE

Microorganisms causing diseases like tuberculosis (TB) sometimes develop resistance to the drug due to their exposure to the drugs. Which of these could contribute to this resistance?

A	Patients not completing the treatment but stopping the course once they feel better.	B	Patients not beginning the prescribed treatment at all for different reasons.
C	Patients continuing the treatment beyond the prescribed period of medication.	D	Patients following doctors' advice and continuing the treatment exactly as instructed.

Correct Answer: A

10/10/23

Subject: MATHS

Shown below is a part of the subscription form of a magazine.

If Shloka had bought every issue of India Today magazine for 5 years instead of subscribing to the 5 year scheme, how much would she have spent?

A	Rs. 956.50	B	Rs. 1963
C	Rs. 2869.50	D	Rs. 3826

Correct Answer: D

09/10/23

Subject: ENGLISH

Rewrite the given sentence in reported speech.

Shalini said to her friend, ''Yes, I will come with you tomorrow.''

A	Shalini told her friend that she would go with her the next day.	B	Shalini told her friend she will go with her tomorrow.
C	Shalini told her friend she will come with her the next day.	D	Shalini said yes she would go with her friend the next day.

Correct Answer: A

07/10/23

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

Which of the following would be a good source for a student of Sikh history, to understand the evolution of early Sikhism?

A	Rajtarangani	B	Sangam
C	Tripitak	D	Adi Granth

Correct Answer: D

06/10/23

Subject: SCIENCE

In a closed container, 500 g of steam is cooled until all the steam becomes water. The container is then cooled further until all the water becomes ice.

Which of the following remains the same during both of these changes?

A	the mass of the water	B	the pressure in the container
C	the temperature of the water	D	the volume of the water

correct Answer: A

05/10/23

Subject: MATHS

In the figure below, PQR is an equilateral triangle and DEFG is a rectangle.

What can we say about the measure of angle DXY?

A	It will always be 150^o.	B	It will always be 135^o.
C	It will always be 120^o.	D	Can't say without knowing the dimensions of rectangle DEFG

Correct Answer: A

04/10/23

Subject: SCIENCE

Which of the following diseases is spread by both contaminated food and contaminated water?

A	Common cold	B	Chicken pox
C	Rabies	D	Typhoid

Correct Answer: D

03/10/23

Subject: MATHS

Charisma has simplified an expression as shown below.

In which step has she made an error?

A	Step 1, because -3√8 + 5√8 ≠ 2√8	B	Step 2, because 2√2 + 2√8 ≠ 2(√2 + √8)
C	Step 4, because √2 + √8 ≠ √10	D	There is no error.

Correct Answer: C

02/10/23

Subject: ENGLISH

Which word completes the sentence below correctly?

The dog's hair __________ when the strangers approached the building.

A	bristles	B	bristled
C	bristly	D	bristling

Correct Answer: B

30/09/23

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

The countries shaded in the world map are USA, Canada, UK, France, Germany, Italy, Russia and Japan. These countries constitute which of the following global organisations?

A	SAARC	B	G8
C	Commonwealth	D	United Nations

Correct Answer: B

29/09/23

Subject: SCIENCE

Study the scale carefully. Ashok should represent the length of the nail as

A	3.8 cm	B	3.85 cm
C	4.8 cm	D	4.85 cm

Correct Answer: A

28/09/23

Subject: MATHS

What is the average of 2¹⁰ and 2²⁰?

A	2¹⁵	B	2⁵ + 2¹⁰
C	2⁹ + 2¹⁹	D	2²⁸

Correct Answer: C

27/09/23

Subject: SCIENCE

H2 + N2 ----> NH3

The MINIMUM number of molecules of ammonia that can be produced from the above reaction is:

A	1	B	2
C	3	D	4

Correct Answer: B

26/09/23

Subject: MATHS

What must be added to 10xy to get 6y?

A	- 4x	B	- 4xy
C	6y - 10xy	D	It is not possible.

Correct Answer: C

25/09/23

Subject: ENGLISH

The police constable was attacked while on his watch.

In the above sentence, the underlined word is _____________.

A	a noun	B	a verb
C	an adjective	D	an adverb

Correct Answer: A

23/09/23

Subject: ENGLISH

A	incoherent .... oblivious to	B	vehement .... searching for
C	thoughtful .... conscious of	D	forgetful .... encouraged by

22/09/23

Subject: SCIENCE

Carefully observe this painting.
Which of the following correctly describes
what the painting depicts?

A	A scene from the Mahabharata in Mughal style	B	A scene from a Mughal war in Rajput style
C	A scene from the Ramayana in European style	D	A scene from a European battle in Mughal style`

21/09/23

Subject: MATHS

A bag contains some balls that are either red or yellow in colour. There are 20 balls altogether. If the chances of drawing a red ball is 60%, what is the number of red balls that the bag contains?

A	3	B	8
C	12	D	36

20/09/23

Subject: SCIENCE

A ray of white light is passed through two filters - a Cyan Filter and a Magenta Filter. (A cyan filter is one which allows only cyan coloured light to pass through) Also,
White = Red + Green + Blue
Cyan = Green + Blue
Magenta = Red + Blue

Which colour light will be seen by the observer?

A	green	B	blue
C	yellow	D	black: no light is seen

Correct Answer: B

19/09/23

Subject: MATHS

5 is an irrational number. Which of the these will also be an irrational number?

A	(5)²	B	(5)^-2
C	5 + 5	D	(5 + 5)(5 - 5)

Correct Answer: C

18/09/23

Subject: ENGLISH

Choose the punctuation marks that are missing in the sentence given below.

She informed me, I have not finished my assignments.

A	.	B	" "
C	,	D	!

Correct Answer : B

16/09/23

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

Which of the following figures is akin to the landform of the Deccan Plateau?

A		B
C		D

Correct Answer: D

15/09/23

Subject: SCIENCE

A discus thrower rotates his body with his arm out (holding the discus) in a circle that is 1.8 metres wide. If he completes the last rotation in one second, what would be the MINIMUM speed of the discus when it is just released?

A	1.8 m/s	B	5.7 m/s
C	3.6 m/s	D	0.9 m/s

Correct Answer: B

14/09/23

Subject: MATHS

Which of these is the same as (a + b)⁴?

A	a⁴ + b⁴	B	(a + b)(a + b)³
C	(a² + b²)(a² + b²)	D	a⁴ + 2a²b² + b⁴

Correct Answer: B

13/09/23

Subject: SCIENCE

In 1935, a species of toad from central and south America was introduced into Australia. It was thought that the toads would eat the beetles that were destroying the sugarcane. Which of these was UNLIKELY to have been an effect of the introduction of the toads?

A	The toads ate other useful wildlife also.	B	The toads themselves multiplied too much.
C	The toads themselves ate the sugarcane crop.	D	The toads brought in a new or unknown disease.

Correct Answer: C

12/09/23

Subject: MATHS

Ramesh works in a factory control room, where he operates three electronic devices which run on ordinary batteries.

Each device requires 1 battery, which lasts for 8-12 days depending on the battery quality.

Ramesh has a stock of 8 new batteries. The number of days each will last (though this is not known to Ramesh) is shown below

Ramesh puts new batteries in all three devices in the order shown. After this, as batteries run out, Ramesh replaces the old batteries from his stock IN THE SAME ORDER.
Which battery will replace battery number 2 in device 2?

A	4	B	5
C	6	D	7

Correct Answer: B

11/09/23

Subject: ENGLISH

Each option is a part of a sentence. The sentence can be read in the order of the options, A-B-C-D.

Which option has an error in the sentence formed?

A	The english scientist	B	Thomas Young set up
C	an experiment to diffract	D	light through a slit.

Correct Answer: A

10/09/23

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

The picture below shows a group of protestors in a demonstration. These people can be called ___________

A	trade union activists	B	anti-war activists
C	environmental activists	D	feminist protesters

Correct Answer: B

08/09/23

Subject: SCIENCE

400g each of water, oil and sand are taken and heated from room temperature to 70o C on identical Bunsen burners. The time taken for each to reach that temperature is noted.
Heating is then stopped and the time taken for each to cool to room temperature is noted.
Which of these will be true?

A	Substances that take more time to get heated will take more time to cool.	B	Substances that take more time to get heated will take less time to cool.
C	There is no connection between the time taken to get heated and to cool.	D	The time taken to get heated depends on the mass, the time taken to cool does not.

Correct Answer: A

07/09/23

Subject: MATHS

A regular pentagon has side lengths as shown:

The value of 't' is

A	9	B	4
C	3	D	2

Correct Answer: B

06/09/23

Subject: SCIENCE

Each element in the periodic table can appear in gaseous form and will produce a series of spectral lines unique to that element. Thus, scientists can identify what elements are in stars from the lines they find in the star's spectrum. This type of study is called spectroscopy.
Given below are the spectral lines of four elements and also an unknown gaseous mixture. Identify the elements in the unknown mixture.

A	Lithium and sodium	B	Lithium and hydrogen
C	Helium and hydrogen	D	Helium and sodium

Correct Answer: C

05/09/23

Subject: MATHS

An ant at one corner of an 8 m x 6 m rectangular floor spots a piece of sweet at the opposite corner.

A	7 m	B	10 m
C	14 m	D	28 m

Correct Answer: B

03/09/23

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

In India, the 'Ashok Chakra' is awarded to

A	Buddhist scholars	B	Scientists
C	Defence personnel	D	Sportsmen

Correct Answer: C

01/09/23

Subject: SCIENCE

The figure below shows a potometer with its parts marked. Its functioning is described below:

A shoot is held in place in the tube using a rubber stopper with a hole. A bubble is introduced to the capillary. The position of the bubble is set at the start of the experiment by turning the tap on the reservoir. The distance the bubble travels in a given time is noted.

Which of these is the potometer probably used for measuring?

A	Oxygen intake by a plant.	B	Carbon dioxide intake by a plant.
C	Water intake by a plant.	D	Effect of water salinity on a plant.

31/08/23

Subject: MATHS

Sunidhi's mother made a square table cloth with scalloped edges made of equal semi-circles as shown:

If she wants to fix lace all along the scalloped edges, about how many metres of lace would she need?

A	4 m	B	6 m
C	8 m	D	12 m

Correct Answer: A

30/08/23

Subject: SCIENCE

Study the view of the globe given here.

Which of these could be the time in Tokyo at the position shown?

A	About 11 am	B	About midnight
C	About 9 pm	D	(Information insufficient)

Correct Answer: C

29/08/23

Subject: MATHS

Travelling only along the edges and covering a distance of exactly 22 cm, how many different routes can be taken to go from corner P to corner Q of this cuboid?

A	10	B	8
C	6	D	1

Correct Answer: C

28/08/23

Subject: ENGLISH

The chemistry student might want to do this to the mixture of iron filings and sawdust.

What is it?

A	seperate	B	separate
C	separete	D	seprate

Correct Answer: B

26/08/23

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

What is the main role of the World Bank?

A	To fund international companies establishing large industries.	B	To provide loans for projects spread across more than 5 countries.
C	To fund technology missions for better uses of natural resources.	D	To improve living standards of the people in the developing world.

Correct Anwer: D

25/08/23

Subject: SCIENCE

Study the apparatus set up by Alka in her Science lab. Which of these conclusions can she correctly draw if the lime water in setup Q turns milky after a few days, but the lime water in R does not?

A	Respiration continues in fish for some time after death.	B	Decaying fish absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.
C	Decaying fish give out carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.	D	Decaying fish absorb oxygen from the atmosphere.

Correct Answer: C

24/08/23

Subject: MATHS

A number is called a perfect square if it is the square of an integer. If m and n are two perfect squares, which of the following MUST also be a perfect square?

A	m + n	B	2m
C	4n	D	m² + n²

Correct Answer: C

23/08/23

Subject: SCIENCE

4 different weights P, Q, R and S can be balanced by shifting the fulcrum on a metre scale divided into 5 equal parts as shown below.

Where must the fulcrum be to balance P and S?

A	A	B	B
C	C	D	D

Correct Answer: D

22/08/23

Subject: MATHS

Study the values in rows X, Y and Z here.

If we choose numbers x, y and z from rows X, Y and Z respectively, what is the maximum possible value of {frac(z - y/x)}?

A	1.4	B	5
C	7	D	11

Correct Answer: D

21/08/23

Subject: ENGLISH

Which of these advertising slogans contain an example of ALLITERATION?

A	FRESHNESS UNLIMITED	B	GET SET. GO-KARTING
C	FEEL LIGHT AND BRIGHT	D	FILL IT. SHUT IT. FORGET IT.

Correct Answer : C

19/08/23

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

English words like 'industrialist', 'factory', 'middle-class' and 'capitalism' owe their origin to which of the following periods of world history?

A	1650-1725	B	1790-1850
C	1875-1925	D	1930-1980

Correct Answer: B

18/08/23

Subject: SCIENCE

People who suffer from acidity are prescribed 'antacids' that often bring them relief. Which of these could be the pH value of an antacid?

A	1	B	4
C	7	D	10

Correct Answer: D

17/08/23

Subject: MATHS

Mr. Kaul deposits a fixed amount of money for a 5 year period. Some details of the account (Interest compounded annually) are given below:

Principal on which interest is computed for the first year : Rs 40000
Interest earned for the first year : Rs 2000
Interest earned for the second year : Rs 2100
Interest earned for the third year : Rs 2205

The amount (Principal) on which the interest for the fourth year will be calculated is

A	Rs 2,205	B	Rs 40,000
C	Rs 46,305	D	Rs 46,615

Correct Answer: C

16/08/23

Subject: SCIENCE

Study the table given below - it shows the pH value of many common liquids. The pH value represents the acidity of a given liquid. Pure water is said to be neutral, that is, neither acidic nor basic.

Which of these is a valid conclusion that can be drawn from the table?

A	Many common food items are quite acidic in nature.	B	Our stomach contains a liquid which is a weak acid.
C	Sea water is neither acidic nor basic - it is neutral.	D	Acid rain, in spite of its name, is basic in nature.

Correct Answer: A

15/08/23

Subject: MATHS

A number N is increased by 100%. The resulting number is then decreased by 100%. The final result will be:

A	50N	B	N
C	N/2	D	0

Correct Answer: D

14/08/23

Subject: ENGLISH

The old man had become shaky with age.

The underlined words can be replaced by __________.

A	electrocuted	B	twisted
C	doddering	D	frazzled

Correct Answer: C

12/08/23

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

A Remote Sensing map helps geographers to

A	interpret political boundaries of states	B	identify religious places in a country
C	make weather forecasts for a region	D	locate railway tracks across a country

Correct Answer: C

11/08/23

Subject: SCIENCE

Which of these characteristics of water remains the same no matter what is dissolved in it?
(H: Hydrogen, O: Oxygen)

A	Ratio of H to O in its molecule	B	Its refractive index
C	Ratio of H to O in the mixture	D	Its boiling point

Correct Answer: A

10/08/23

Subject: MATHS

Of all the children who attended a party, 40% were boys. 40% of the boys and 60% of the girls who attended the party chose ice cream for dessert. What percent of the children at the party chose ice cream?

A	52%	B	50%
C	42%	D	24%

Correct Answer: A

09/08/23

Subject: SCIENCE

Raghav drives from Mumbai to Lonavla and then back to Mumbai by the same route. Before starting from Mumbai, he notes the MAIN odometer reading (5250km). Before starting from Lonavla, he sets the TRIP odometer to zero.

On his way back from Lonavla, this is the reading on the panel when he stops for a break.

How many kilometres is he away from Mumbai?

A	44 km	B	62 km
C	106 km	D	150 km

Correct Answer: B

08/08/23

Subject: MATHS

What fractional part of 7777 is 77?

A	1⁄11	B	1⁄77
C	1⁄100	D	1⁄101

Correct Answer: D

07/08/23

Subject: ENGLISH

Which of these extracts is MOST likely to be a DIARY entry?

A	Binya felt no fear while climbing trees.	B	The rain ran down her long black hair.
C	''I came for a toffee,'' she said loudly.	D	Felt tired. Returned home. Slept soundly.

Correct Answer: D

05/08/23

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

Most of the European powers - the Dutch, Portuguese, French and British - established their colonies in and around Kolkata.
What was mainly responsible for this?

A	The vast agricultural resource of the alluvial plains in Bengal	B	The cheap human resource available in villages of Bengal
C	The strategic location of Bengal between India and Southeast Asia	D	The stable political system that existed in Medieval Bengal

Correct Answer: C

04/08/23

Subject: SCIENCE

Given below is a diagrammatic representation of a process taking place in a specific region of the human body. Which region/organ is this?

A	The heart	B	The lungs
C	The liver	D	Bones

Correct Answer: B

03/08/23

Subject: MATHS

If we divide x³ + 3x by x, the result will be

A	x² + 3x	B	x³ + 3
C	x3 + 3	D	x² + 3

Correct Answer: D

31/06/23

Subject: ENGLISH

Which kind of person is 'in a bit of a pickle'?

A	one who is in a difficult situation	B	one who has found just what he wants
C	one who has found something weird	D	one who is in the midst of a task

30/07/23

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

Raghu, an archaeologist, wants to study the trade relationship between Mohenjodaro and Harappa, two important urban centres of the Indus Valley Civilisation. For this, Raghu has to make a detailed study of

A	the existing flora and fauna around the ruins of these two cities	B	the reference to domestic trade in Harappan scripts
C	the remains of the earthen articles found at the two sites	D	the interaction between people currently inhabiting the two areas

28/07/23

Subject: SCIENCE

Which of these lists contains only heavenly bodies that are part of our solar system?

A	planets, moons, comets	B	galaxies, constellations, asteroids
C	black holes, meteors, stars	D	constellations, asteroids, meteors

27/07/23

Subject: MATHS

A factory works 6 days every week and produces x bulbs every day. On an average 7 bulbs are defective every day. How many good bulbs will be produced in y weeks?

A	6xy - 42y	B	6x - 7y
C	42x - 6y	D	(6x - 7) y

26/07/23

Subject: SCIENCE

Rama suspects that the LPG cylinder is leaking, and immediately turns the cylinder valve to the OFF position. What should she do next?

A	Switch on all lights.	B	Switch off all lights.
C	Open all the windows.	D	(Close all the windows.

25/07/23

Subject: MATHS

O is the centre of the circle shown below.

Note: The figure is not to scale.
What is

A	65°	B	35°
C	25°	D	115°

24/07/23

Subject: ENGLISH

Choose the correct expression that completes the sentence below meaningfully.

One who has a good nature, even though he may not always seem polite or educated, is __________.

A	a wet blanket	B	a dark horse
C	a rough diamond	D	a shrinking violet

23/07/23

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

Which of the following would constitute a human rights violation?

A	termination of services of an inefficient employee	B	refusal to give alms to a beggar on the street
C	ill-treatment of war prisoners in an enemy prison	D	eviction of slum dwellers from illegal slums

21/07/23

Subject: SCIENCE

Often when we get hurt, we find that a thick, whitish fluid, called pus, develops at the wound. Which of these is a constituent of pus and is formed from our body's mechanism for fighting attacking microorganisms?

A	Dead red blood cells	B	Dead white blood cells
C	Damaged muscle cells	D	Escaping body fluid

20/07/23

Subject: MATHS

Here is a modified dart board. A player scores points by throwing darts at it. Points are earned according to the area of the dart board where the dart lands.

If the dart is thrown twice at this board, which of the following would be the MOST LIKELY total score? (Assume that in both throws the dart lands on the board)

A	50	B	75
C	100	D	150

19/07/23

Subject: SCIENCE

The table shows the number of carbon atoms in a range of compounds made from petroleum.

Which substance would contain octane (C8H18)?

A	Petrol	B	Kerosene
C	Diesel	D	Fuel Oil

18/07/23

Subject: MATHS

A small circle is shaded inside a larger circle.

If the area of the smaller circle is half the area of the larger, the ratio of the radius of the smaller circle to that of the larger circle is

A		B
C		D

17/07/23

Subject: ENGLISH

Which of these words is MISSPELLED?

A	irretrievable	B	irreversible
C	irridescent	D	irrepressible

16/07/23

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

Mr. Mishra, an Indian national, worked in England from December 2004 to April 2005. From his earnings, he sends 1000 pounds on the 1st of each month. In which month will his family in India receive the most money?

A	irretrievable	B	irreversible
C	irridescent	D	irrepressible

14/07/23

Subject: SCIENCE

D. The force will be the same at all points

A	A	B	B
C	C	D	D

24/06/23

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

An archive is a place where old records are preserved. Which of the following objects is likely to be found in the National Archives, Delhi?

A	A 2nd century BC sculpture from Mathura	B	A copper plate inscription of Pallava dynasty
C	A miniature painting of Mughal Period	D	A 19th century British document

20/06/23

Subject: MATHS

If 200% of m = 50% of n, what is the relation between m and n?

A	m is 150 more than n	B	m is one fourth of n
C	m is 150 less than n	D	m is four times n

17/06/23

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

If you came across a detailed map of Delhi dated 1892, which of the following landmarks would you NOT be able to find on it?

A	February	B	December
C	March	D	(They will receive the same money in all months)

10/06/23

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

Suman lives in London and wants to talk to her friend Sanjeev living in Mumbai. To call Sanjeev, she dials 0091-22-28685513. In the number dialled, 91 stands for the telephone code of

A	Mumbai	B	India
C	the UK	D	London

09/06/23

Subject: SCIENCE

The pH of a substance is a measure of its acidity as shown in the scale below:

When Suresh complained of acidity, his doctor prescribed a liquid antacid which gave him relief. Which of these could be the pH of the antacid?

A	0	B	3
C	7	D	9

Correct Answer: D

08/06/23

Subject: MATHS

8 + ²⁷¹⁄3 is equal to

A	5	B	8¹⁄3
C	11	D	17

Correct Answer: C

07/06/23

Subject: SCIENCE

Which of these provides the energy for the motion of a petrol car?

A	Petrol	B	Its battery
C	Its engine	D	Petrol and its battery

Correct Answer: A

05/06/23

Subject: ENGLISH

Which of these is grammatically correct?

A	It was not easy by us to follow her in speech.	B	It was not easy for us to follow her speech.
C	It was not easy with us to follow her in her speech.	D	It was not easy on us to follow in her speech.

04/06/23

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

What type of industries in the Kochi area of Kerala is probably responsible for the pollution of the Periyar river which has caused fish production to reduce substantially?

A	Steel Industries	B	Petrochemical Industries
C	Textile Industries	D	Thermal Industries

Correct Answer: B

04/06/23

Subject: SCIENCE

The rate of growth of hair on the human head has been estimated as about 0.44 mm per day. Assuming that this rate is uniform, about what LENGTH of hair (considering just 1 strand) would a normal male adult cut in 20 years?

A	About 30 cm.	B	About 3 m.
C	About 30 m.	D	About 300 m.

Correct Answer: B

01/06/23

Subject: MATHS

In the figure, perimeter of LMQ is 24 cm, perimeter of OPQ is 14 cm and the perimeter of rectangle QMNO is 28 cm.

The perimeter of hexagon LMNOPQ (in cm) is

A	66	B	39.3
C	38	D	19.7

Correct Answer: C

31/05/23

Subject: ENGLISH

Two similar, open cylindrical vessels are connected as shown in the figure. One of them has water in it, while the other is empty. We are required to draw the graph of the water level in each vessel against time immediately after the stopper is opened.

Which of these is the correct graph?
(The level in one cylinder is shown by the solid line and in the other by the dotted line)

A		B
C		D