ASSET A QUESTION A DAY-CLASS VI

25/11/24

Subject: ENGLISH

Which of these rewrites the sentence below in the direct speech correctly? The mother requested her daughter to let her do her work then.

A The mother said to her daughter, ''I must do my work now.'' B The mother told her daughter, ''Please let me do my work now.'' C The mother said to her daughter, ''Now, let me do my work then.'' D The mother said her daughter, Let me do my work then.''

23/11/24

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

Which of these may harm the environment if proper care is not taken while trekking in a forest?

A use of detergent in streams while washing and bathing B taking photographs of scenic beauty of the forest and wildlife C recording of sound of forest and wildlife in a tape recorder D eating potato chips and aerated drinks during the trek

Correct Answer: A

22/11/24

Subject: SCIENCE

Look at the tool shown below: Which of the following bird beaks perform the same function as the STRAW shown above?

A B C D

Correct Answer: D

21/11/24

Subject: MATHS

In which of the following will the answer be a positive number?

A (-2) + (-3) + (-4) + (-5) B -30 - 40 + 50 C (-20) x (-30) x (-40) x (-50) D {frac(3/(-9))}

Correct Answer: C

20/11/24

Subject: SCIENCE

In the experiment shown here, what will be the droplets formed in the plastic cover around the leaf?

A water B water + minerals C water + chlorophyll D water + starch

Correct Answer: A

19/11/24

Subject: MATHS

2 pencils are held in four different positions as shown below. In which position would the pencils be said to be parallel?

A B C D

Correct Answer: B

18/11/24

Subject: ENGLISH

Which of these rewrites the sentence below in the reported speech correctly? Beena said to her friend, ''Were you busy last evening?''

A Beena told her friend that she was busy last evening. B Beena asked her friend if she was busy the evening before. C Beena asked her friend if she had been busy the previous evening. D Beena asked her friend that she was busy the previous evening.

16/11/24

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

The figure below shows a step well (locally called a vav). Step wells were built by rulers in dry 'semi-arid' regions. In which of these states would we find step wells?

A Bengal B Gujarat C Kerala D Chhatisgarh

Correct Answer: B

15/11/24

Subject: SCIENCE

The circumference of the Earth at the equator is approximately 40,000 km, and the Earth completes one rotation every 24 hours. Therefore, if you were standing on the equator at point P, you will travel 40,000 km in 24 hours, and your speed (ignoring the Earth's revolution and other movements) is about 40,000 ÷ 24 = about 1600 km/hour! At a point Q near the poles, the "circumference" of the Earth in that section is about 1600 km. What would be the speed of a person at Q?

A approximately 1600 km/hour B approximately 66 km/hour C approximately 4000 km/hour D It is not possible to calculate the speed.

Correct Answer: B

14/11/24

Subject: MATHS

Which of the following is the same as 4 + 5n2?

A 9 x n x n B 4 + 5 x n x n C 4 + 5 + n x n D 4 + 5 x n x 2

Correct Answer: B

13/11/24

Subject: SCIENCE

Diffusion is the movement of molecules of one material through those of another. Through which of the following is ink likely to diffuse fastest?

A chalk B soil C wood D water

12/11/24

Subject: MATHS

In writing all the whole numbers from 1 to 100 (both included) once, which digit would you write the LEAST number of times?

A 0 B 1 C 5 D 9

Correct Answer: A

09/11/24

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

The Pohang Steel Company of South Korea is planning to start a steel plant in the DELTA region of Paradip. The people of this region are protesting against this as they fear that they will lose their agricultural land. Which of these crops is MOST likely to be affected?

A Coffee B Cotton C Rice D Orange

08/11/24

Subject: SCIENCE

To raise the same load, what would be an advantage of the pulley in figure 2 compared to that in figure 1?

A The effort needed would be lower in figure 2. B The distance through which the load moves would be less in figure 2. C The direction of the effort would be different in figure 2. D (There is no advantage of using the figure 2 arrangement.)

Correct Answer: C

07/11/24

Subject: MATHS

Which of the following measurements is most likely to be expressed in square metres?

A The capacity of a tank with a square base B The area of the surface of the moon C The distance between the opposite sides of a square field D The total surface of a room to be painted

Correct Answer: C

06/11/24

Subject: SCIENCE

Which of the following lists has ONLY modified stems in it?

A potato, ginger, cactus B potato, ginger, mango C ginger, banana, cactus D neem, banyan, grass

Correct Answer: A

05/11/24

Subject: MATHS

What number is 20 less than -25?

A -5 B 5 C 45 D -45

Correct Answer: D

04/11/24

Subject: ENGLISH

has / Suresh / accidents / three / bad / June / in / been / since Which option rearranges the above jumbled words in a meaningful sentence correctly?

A Three bad accidents since June Suresh has been in. B Suresh has been in three bad accidents since June. C Since June three bad accidents Suresh has been in. D Suresh has been in bad three accidents June since.

Correct Answer: B

02/11/24

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

A farmer in a village in Kerala wants to take a loan of Rs. 50,000 against his existing properties. He wants to take the loan from a bank which has a branch in his village but does NOT want to approach a private bank. Which of these banks may be suitable for him?

A Reserve Bank of India B State Bank of India C Standard Charted Bank D ICICI Bank

Correct Answer: B

01/11/24

Subject: SCIENCE

Some cooking oil and water have got accidentally mixed up. Badri pours this mixture into a separating funnel (shown in the figure), to separate them. Immediately after pouring the mixture, which of these should he do first?

A open the stopcock immediately B mix the mixture with a glass rod vigorously C check the temperature of the mixture D allow time for the mixture to settle down

Correct Answer: D

31/10/24

Subject: MATHS

Which of these circles is divided into sectors?

A B C D

30/10/24

Subject: SCIENCE

The following three objects are lying in a room for 10 days. Which will have the lowest temperature?

A a sharpened pencil B a table made fully of wood C a stainless steel spoon D (All will have the same temperature.)

29/10/24

Subject: MATHS

Seventy crores seven lakhs seven hundred and seven is written as

A 70,07,00,707 B 70,70,00,707 C 7,07,07,007 D 7,07,00,707

28/10/24

Subject: ENGLISH

The biggest earthquake since 1900 recorded with modern equipment occurred on May 22, 1960, in the City of Chile and measured 9.5 on the richter scale. What is the correct way to write the underlined words?

A City Of Chile and measured 9.5 on the richter scale. B city of Chile and measured 9.5 on the richter scale. C city of Chile and measured 9.5 on the Richter scale. D (Leave it as it is.)

26/10/24

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

Paintings are part of India's cultural heritage since the Prehistoric period. These reflect various themes like nature, religious ideas, festivals, etc. Which of the following may have created the painting shown?

A a Buddhist monk of Ajanta B a British traveller of the 19th century C a tribal artist of eastern Gujarat D a bhakti saint of the 12th century

25/10/24

Subject: SCIENCE

Which of these words BEST describes the motion of a single raindrop falling from a cloud to the ground?

A Which of these words BEST describes the motion of a single raindrop falling from a cloud to the ground? B rectilinear, oscillatory C periodic D circular, periodic

24/10/24

Subject: MATHS

PQRST is a regular pentagon. An ant starts from corner P and crawls around the pentagon along the border. On which side of the pentagon will the ant be when it has covered 5⁄8th of the total distance around the pentagon?

A QR B RS C ST D TP

23/10/24

Subject: SCIENCE

The figure below shows a part of the human body. Which of the following is the MOST important function of the organ labelled ‘X' in the figure?

A to supply digestive juices to the stomach B to filter waste from the blood C to absorb vitamins from the food D to act as a passage for the waste in our body

21/10/24

Subject: ENGLISH

Choose the correct option to complete the sentence below. A person who 'tries to survive in a small business by staying out of debt' is able to __________.

A keep his head on the ground B keep his nose to the grindstone C keep his head above water D keep his feet on the ground

19/10/24

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

Buddhism originated in India, but is today the main religion in many Asian countries (Thailand, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Cambodia, etc.). Who among these was instrumental in spreading Buddhism to these countries from India?

A Gautama Buddha B Chandragupta Maurya C Ashoka D Chanakya

15/10/24

Subject: MATHS

Look at the figures below. In each figure, the number of dots and the number of small squares form a pattern. How many dots are needed to form 25 squares?

A 25 B 32 C 36 D 50

11/10/24

Subject: SCIENCE

Vinay set up an arrangement as follows: He placed a strong magnet in a plastic cup. Then he attached one end of a thread to the base of the stand and attached various objects, one-by-one, to the other end of the thread. He found that the iron nail, the steel paper clip, the sewing needle were all raised in air without support (as shown in the figure), but the paper, the thin aluminum piece and the plastic bag did not move at all. Which of the following conclusions can Vinay make from the experiment?

A All metals are attracted to a magnet. B Some metals are attracted to a magnet. C Some non metallic substances are also attracted to a magnet. D (Both B and C are true.)

10/10/24

Subject: MATHS

Radha has 2 ribbons of length 2.25 m and 1.8 m. She wants to cut each ribbon into smaller pieces in such a way that all the pieces are of equal length and both the ribbons are used up completely. Which of the following could be the length of the smaller pieces?

A 25 cm B 30 cm C 45 cm D 50 cm

05/10/24

Subject: SCIENCE

Which is the disease being described above?

A polio B cancer C influenza D malaria

04/10/24

Subject: ENGLISH

Which of these verbs is NOT normally followed by 'for'?

A ask B pay C wait D bother

03/10/24

Subject: MATHS

Any number that is a mulitple of 3, 5 and 6, must DEFINITELY be divisible by

A 8 B 14 C 30 D 90

02/10/24

Subject: SCIENCE

If the car shown below brakes suddenly, what would be the direction of the force exerted by the seat belt?

A B C D

Correct Answer: B

01/10/24

Subject: MATHS

A quadrilateral can be divided into 2 triangles that are non-overlapping and don't intersect inside the triangle. The following figure shows the number of non-overlapping triangles that some other polygons can be divided into in a similar way. From this, we can say that when the number of sides of a polygon is p, the number of such non-overlapping triangles that it can be divided into is

A 2 less than p B half of p C 1 less than p D equal to p

Correct Answer: A

30/09/24

Subject: ENGLISH

Which of these words is an antonym for 'gingerly'?

A warily B recklessly C badly D cautiously

28/09/24

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

Which of these buildings of Maharashtra was probably constructed with a goal that it should be able to withstand enemy attack?

A B C D

27/09/24

Subject: SCIENCE

Which of these animals breathes through its gills when young and through its lungs as an adult?

A whale B fish C frog D spider

21/09/24

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

Historical buildings, based on the style of their construction and depiction of art, form a major source to understand the history of a region. Which of these buildings can help us understand better the Sultanate period of North India?

A B C D

20/09/24

Subject: SCIENCE

Students wanted to find out if an empty barrel would roll down a ramp faster than one filled with sand. For their results to be valid, they should further ensure all of these, EXCEPT ONE. Which one need they NOT ensure?

A that the barrels used are identical (when empty) B that the ramps used are identical C that the barrels are released simultaneously D that the barrels are released from the same point on the ramp

11/09/24

Subject: SCIENCE

Only one of these labels actually belongs to a packet of butter. Identify the correct one.

A A B B C C D D

10/09/24

Subject: MATHS

Study the probability line shown below to answer the question that follows. The line below shows the chances that a certain event has of occurring. For instance, the event 'The sun will rise in the East tomorrow' is certain to happen and therefore fits in position T. On the probability line, where does the event ‘If a 1-rupee coin is tossed, it will come up heads' fit in?

A Position Q B Position R C Position S D Position T

Correct Answer: D

04/03/24

Subject: ENGLISH

Choose the word that best completes the sentence below. Washing machines and food mixers are useful household ___________.

A tools B instruments C appliances D services

03/03/24

Subject: ENGLISH

An excerpt from 'Kung Fu Panda': Tai Lung: You can't defeat me! You're just a big fat panda! Po (strikes back): I am not a big, fat panda, I'm THE big, fat panda! Which word BEST DESCRIBES how Po reacted to Tai Lung's attack?

A sternly B impatiently C rudely D proudly

29/02/24

Subject: MATHS

Look at the following figures. By what angle does Figure 1 have to be rotated clockwise to get Figure 2?

A 900 B 1800 C 450 D 600

28/02/24

Subject: SCIENCE

Given below is the top view of a mosquito coil. If it is lit at both its ends, at which point will the two lighted ends meet?

A B C D

Correct Answer: C

27/02/24

Subject: ENGLISH

What percent of the square is shaded? " style="cursor: pointer; outline: 0px; max-width: 100%;" tabindex="0" />

A 4% B 25% C 40% D 50%

Correct Answer: D

26/02/24

Subject: ENGLISH

Choose the word that has a spelling MISTAKE.

A commandment B commendable C commitee D commodity

Correct Answer: C

22/02/24

Subject: MATHS

How many 4-digit multiples of 5 can be formed with the digits 5, 3, 2, and 1? (No digit can be repeated.)

A 6 B 8 C 16 D 24

21/02/24

Subject: SCIENCE

A few clips are placed in a container and a magnet attracts the clips from outside the container (as shown in the figure). Which of the following can we say for sure?

A The container is made of magnetic material. B The pins are made of non-magnetic material. C The pins are made of magnetic material. D (We cannot say anything for sure based on this information.)

Correct Answer: C

20/02/24

Subject: MATHS

Raman has the following list on his computer screen: 45286, 6782, 12456, 98222 He selects the whole list, and then uses the 'Find' and 'Replace' options in the menu to replace EVERY '2' in the list with a '3'. The value of which number will increase the most?

A 6782 B 12456 C 45286 D 98222

Correct Answer: B

19/02/24

Subject: ENGLISH

Choose the sentence that has a spelling MISTAKE.

A The occurrance of violence in Kashmir has shaken the people. B It did not occur to me to ask you first. C Traffic accidents are now occurring frequently in this area. D I cannot forget what occurred here yesterday.

Correct Answer: A

18/02/24

Subject: MATHS

An excerpt from 'Kung Fu Panda': Tai Lung: You can't defeat me! You're just a big fat panda! Po (strikes back): I am not a big, fat panda, I'm THE big, fat panda! Which word BEST DESCRIBES how Po reacted to Tai Lung's attack?

A sternly B impatiently C rudely D proudly

17/02/24

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

Which of the following organisations is responsible for the care of ancient monuments?

A sternly B Survey of India C Archaeological Survey of India D Anthropological Survey of India

15/02/24

Subject: MATHS

Each cell of the table below has to be filled in with the product of the numbers in the corresponding row and column. Some of the products are filled in. If the table is completed, how many of the products filled in will be negative numbers?

A 7 B 12 C 24 D 31

14/02/24

Subject: SCIENCE

Blood circulating in our body follows a particular sequence. Which of the following is the correct sequence of blood flow?

A Heart---->Lungs---->Organs---->Heart B Heart---->Lungs---->Heart---->Organs---->Heart C Heart---->Orgnas---->Heart D Heart---->Lungs---->Organs---->Lungs---->Heart

13/02/24

Subject: MATHS

p and q are two prime numbers. c and d are two composite numbers. Which of the following would be a prime number?

A p × q B p × c C p × c D none of these

11/02/24

Subject: ENGLISH

An excerpt from 'Kung Fu Panda': Tai Lung: You can't defeat me! You're just a big fat panda! Po (strikes back): I am not a big, fat panda, I'm THE big, fat panda! Which word BEST DESCRIBES how Po reacted to Tai Lung's attack?

A sternly B impatiently C rudely D proudly

07/02/24

Subject: SCIENCE

In a cricket stadium, when the floodlights were switched on at 7pm, multiple shadows of the stumps appeared. The lengths of the shadows of the stumps would have ______________.

A increased as the match progressed B decreased as the match progressed C first increased and then decreased D remained the same throughout the match

06/02/24

Subject: MATHS

Given below are the minimum temperatures recorded each month during a 6-month period at a place in Antarctica. In which month was the lowest minimum temperature recorded?

A February B March C June D July

Correct Answer: D

05/02/24

Subject: ENGLISH

Choose the word with the correct spelling to complete the sentence below. We look for the meanings of words in the ___________.

A dictionry B dictionary C dictionery D dictioneri

04/02/24

Subject: ENGLISH

An excerpt from 'Kung Fu Panda': Tai Lung: You can't defeat me! You're just a big fat panda! Po (strikes back): I am not a big, fat panda, I'm THE big, fat panda! Which word BEST DESCRIBES how Po reacted to Tai Lung's attack?

A sternly B impatiently C rudely D proudly

31/01/24

Subject: SCIENCE

In the figure below, P, Q and R represent three different physical states of a substance. A direct change from the state represented by R to that represented by P would be _________.

A evaporation B condensation C melting D sublimation

30/01/23

Subject: MATHS

Increasing 550000 by one thousandth of itself will give

A 550005 B 550055 C 550550 D 555500

29/01/23

Subject: ENGLISH

It is difficult to ______ a mixture of salt and talcum powder. Which of these completes the above sentence correctly?

A seperate B saperate C separate D separate

Correct Answer: C

27/01/23

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

Read this dialogue from the film' Lagaan' and answer this question. Captain Russel: Tum..bolo…doogana lagaan doge, ki shart manzoor hai? Bhuvan: Sarat manjoor hai! Source: Lagaan Which of the following concepts does the above conversation relate to?

A Education B Sports C Entertainment D Taxation

Correct Answer: D

26/01/23

Subject: SCIENCE

Reproduction is an important characteristic of living organisms. Which of the following groups do not reproduce? Group I: Single-celled organisms: Bacteria, Amoeba, Paramecium, etc. Group II: Plants: Rose plant, Grass, Coconut tree etc. Group III: Multi-cellular animals: Fungi, Insects, Reptiles, Mammals, etc.

A Group I B Group II C Group I and II D (All of them reproduce.)

Correct Answer: D

25/01/23

Subject: MATHS

A rope of length n cm is cut into 3 equal parts. The length of each part (in cm) will be

A 3⁄n B n − 3 C 3n D n⁄3

Correct Answer: D

23/01/23

Subject: MATHS

For which of the following triangles will the sum of the three angles be the greatest?

A Obtuse-angled isosceles B Equilateral C Right-angled isosceles D It will be the same for all.

22/01/23

Subject: ENGLISH

Choose the word with the correct spelling to complete the sentence below. All the players taking part in a game can be called ______________.

A competiters B competetors C competitors D compatitors

Correct Answer: C

20/01/23

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

Many parts of India have a problem of fast depleting forests. Which of the following can help conserve our forest wealth?

A clearing forests for agriculture B posting forest guards to check felling of trees C constructing dams and reservoirs D promoting handicrafts made of ivory

Correct Answer: B

19/01/23

Subject: SCIENCE

We see an object _________________.

A when it either emits or reflects light B only when it reflects light C only when it emits light D when it allows light to pass through itself

Correct Answer: A

18/01/23

Subject: MATHS

What amount should be filled in words in the cheque shown below?

A Twenty lakhs sixty thousand eight hundred only B Two crores six lakhs eight hundred only C Twenty crores six lakhs eight hundred only D Twenty crores sixty lakhs eight hundred only

Correct Answer: B

17/01/23

Subject: SCIENCE

See the figure below showing a depiction of the earth and the orbit of the moon around it. Assume that the boy is the moon. Which of the following figures best depicts the revolution of the moon around the Earth?

A B C D

Correct Answer: B

16/01/23

Subject: MATHS

What is the length of the line next to the scale?

A 5.1 cm B 3.7 cm C 3.3 cm D 2.3 cm

15/01/23

Subject: ENGLISH

In which word would the prefix 're' mean 'to repeat the action'?

A refuse B remember C redo D register

Correct Answer: C

13/01/23

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

On March 12, 1930, Gandhi and approximately 78 satyagrahis set out on foot for the coastal village Dandi from the Sabarmati Ashram. This historical event is referred to Dandi March. Which state(s) did the Dandi March cover?

A Gujarat B Maharashtra C Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra D Gujarat and Rajasthan

12/01/23

Subject: SCIENCE

The above figure shows the levels of elevation of a place. Which of the following figures BEST represents the view of the figure from side P?

A B C D

Correct Answer: B

11/01/23

Subject: MATHS

15 −14 + 1 is equal to

A −2 B 0 C 1 D 2

Correct Answer: D

10/01/23

Subject: SCIENCE

The 'cubit' is among the first recorded units of length used by ancient people. One cubit is equal to the length from the elbow to the tip of the longest finger of a person. If this measure (cubit) was used by some students of a school to measure the length of a 30 metre long corridor, how much would it measure?

A 15 cubits B 30 cubits C 120 cubits D It will vary from student to student.

Correct Answer: D

08/01/23

Subject: ENGLISH

If the figure shown below is folded to form a cube, which symbol will be opposite + ?

A - B X C D

Correct Answer : C

06/01/23

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

Given below are four food items popular in some of the Indian cities. Identify the item which is influenced by the food habits of East Asia.

A B C D

05/01/23

Subject: SCIENCE

Which of the following will be the shadows that Trupti will see on the translucent screen, if a sphere is held between two point sources of light and the screen?

A B C D

04/01/23

Subject: MATHS

What fraction of the figure is shaded?

A 1⁄2 B 3⁄8 C 5⁄8 D 7⁄16

01/01/23

Subject: ENGLISH

You are writing a formal letter which begins with ''Sir/ Madam.'' Which of these is an appropriate way to end the letter?

A Yours B Yours lovingly C Yours faithfully D Yours affectionately

30/12/23

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

This poster depicts the

A Vidharbha plateau. B Malabar coast. C Konkan coast. D Kutch desert.

29/12/23

Subject: SCIENCE

Water is removed from foods because dried foods can be stored for longer periods without getting spoilt. The graphs given below show the water content originally in four different foods. Water was almost completely removed by passing dry air through each of these four foods. If the weight of each of them after that was 50 grams, which one was the heaviest to start with?

A Cucumber B Apple C Bread D Butter

28/12/23

Subject: MATHS

Rupa covers 5x centimetres in one step. How many steps must she take to cover a distance of xy metres?

A 5x2y B Y C 5Y D 20Y

27/12/23

Subject: SCIENCE

Larvae (newly hatched insects) were found in a bag of rice. What best explains how the larvae got there?

A They came from the water in the bag. B They came from the air in the bag. C They came from the rice itself. D They came from the eggs laid by insects.

26/12/23

Subject: MATHS

How many times in a 24-hour day is one of the hands of this clock EXACTLY at 6 while the other makes an acute angle with it?

A 2 B 12 C 14 D 24

25/12/23

Subject: ENGLISH

Choose the sentence with NO error.

A My teacher said that she would speak to Ramu her servant in the morning. B My teacher said that she would speak to Ramu, her servant, in the morning. C My teacher said that ''she would speak to Ramu her servant, in the morning''. D My teacher said, that she would speak to Ramu, her servant, in the morning.

23/12/23

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

Who among the following, was the first to come to India as a conqueror from a foreign land?

A Vasco da Gama B Amir Khusro C Alexander D Huen T' Sang

22/12/23

Subject: SCIENCE

The setup shown here is to be used by group of students to classify materials as conducting and non-conducting. The materials they want to classify are: What is the very FIRST thing that they should do before starting to test any materials?

A Place the items one by one between the open leads given and if the bulb glows then list them as conductors B Check with a person working in the laboratory whether the given materials are conductors C Place a known insulator between the leads given and check if the bulb glows. D Without placing anything between the open leads, connect the circuit and check if the bulb lights up.

21/12/23

Subject: MATHS

Siddhant's average running speed is 200 m per minute. One day, he ran once around the park shown here. The time taken to cover two of the sides of the park is shown. What is the perimeter of the park if he ran the entire distance at his average speed?

A 8 km B 10 km C 25 km D Can't say

19/12/23

Subject: MATHS

Salim and Rajat are looking at the menu card of a restaurant, a part of which is shown here: Salim and Rajat want to order a drink each and Salim does not want a soft drink. If the rate of sales tax is 7% on the order, and they have just Rs. 50 between them, what could they order?

A 2 soft drinks B 2 milk shakes C 1 cold coffee and 1 fruit juice D 1 soft drink and 1 cold coffee

18/12/23

Subject: ENGLISH

Which word best fits the blank? The sound of the knock says there's somebody _________ the door.

A on B at C in D for

16/12/23

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

The following list shows hectares of land under mango cultivation, for each country. According to the list, which climatic condition is most suited for the production of mango?

A Mediterranean B Arctic C Arid D Tropical

15/12/23

Subject: SCIENCE

Which of these beak-foot combinations is likely to be of a bird that seizes its prey and tears meat?

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

14/12/23

Subject: MATHS

Wasim, Sameer and Mala have 6 matchsticks each - with which they have made 3 different shapes. If all the matchsticks are identical in every way, which of the following is correct?

A All 3 shapes have the same area and the same perimeter. B All 3 shapes have the same perimeter but different areas. C All 3 shapes have the same area but different perimeters. D All 3 shapes have the same area but only the first two have the same perimeter.

13/12/23

Subject: SCIENCE

Take a paper or styrofoam cup, and make a small hole with a sharpened pencil on the side of the cup near its bottom. Hold your thumb over the hole as you fill the cup with water. Remove your thumb. Water will flow out as shown here. If all the matchsticks are identical in every way, which of the following is correct? What will happen to the water flow WHILE THE CUP IS FALLING?

A The flow of water will increase B The flow of water will almost stop C The flow of water will remain unchanged D The water will overflow from the top of the cup

12/12/23

Subject: MATHS

Which of the following represents the greatest percent of change?

A A plant that was 20 cm in height last week is now 24 cm tall. B A journey that used to take 6 hours earlier now takes 2 hours. C A child who weighed 3 kg at birth now weighs 4 kg. D A T-shirt originally priced at Rs. 125 is now being sold at Rs.120.

11/12/23

Subject: ENGLISH

Choose the answer that best fits the blank. Jignesh is over two hours late already. He _______ missed the bus again.

A should have B must have C will have D can have

05/12/23

Subject: MATHS

Line LM and rays OP, OQ, and OR meet at point O. Under which of the following conditions will

A when B when L, O and Q are collinear. C when R, O and Q are collinear. D when R, O and P are collinear.

04/12/23

Subject: ENGLISH

Choose the word closest in meaning to ''MYSTERIOUS''.

A secretive B spiritual C imaginary D quiet

02/12/23

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

The pictures shown here are from Japan. One of these is influenced by the spread of Indian culture in Japan during historical times. Identify it.

A B C D

01/12/23

Subject: SCIENCE

The figure below shows a diagrammatic representation of molecules of two different gases kept in either side of a tap. The tap is open, which of the following diagrams would represent BEST the diagram after sometime?

A B C D

30/11/23

Subject: MATHS

Which of the following statements is true about the edges meeting at corner X of the box shown below?

A 3 edges meet at X and each edge is perpendicular to exactly one of the other two. B 4 edges meet at X, one pair of edges is perpendicular and the other parallel. C 3 edges meet at X and each edge is parallel to the other two. D 3 edges meet at X and each edge is perpendicular to the other two.

28/11/23

Subject: MATHS

The plan of a one-bedroom apartment is shown below. What is the area of the drawing room?

A 35 sq m B 40 sq m C 41 sq m D 56 sq m

27/11/23

Subject: ENGLISH

Who is a VETERINARIAN?

A a person who eats vegetables B a person who owns Pomeranians C a person who treats the diseases of animals D a person who is highly experienced

25/11/23

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

Which of the following monuments was erected during the rule of the Mauryan Empire?

A B C D

24/11/23

Subject: SCIENCE

Will a battery that is used in a torch light up a regular 60W bulb used in homes?

A Yes, it will and the bulb will glow quite brightly. B Yes, it will but the bulb will glow dimly. C No, it will not because a battery does not produce electricity. D No, it will not because the current will not be sufficient.

23/11/23

Subject: MATHS

Kevin wants to replace the * in the number 65 * 34 with a digit so that the resulting number is divisible by 4. Which of the following is true?

A He can replace it with any digit, the resulting number will be divisible by 4 anyway. B He should replace it with 4 only. C He should replace it with either 2 or 4. D No matter what digit he chooses, the resulting number can never be divisible by 4.

22/11/23

Subject: SCIENCE

Many printing presses use rollers, which are long cylinders often made of rubber, to transfer inks. Rollers are usually friction driven by a drive roller. In the figure given, which roller(s) will turn in the same direction as the drive roller?

A Only R1 B R2 and R5 C R3 and R4 D R4 and R5

21/11/23

Subject: MATHS

The bar graph below shows the approximate profits made by 4 different companies - K, L, M and N. K made more profit than M, L made the most and N made less profit than any other. About how much profit (in crores) did M make?

A 30 B 40 C 50 D 65

20/11/23

Subject: SCIENCE

The rate of cooling of a piece of metal increases with an increase in its exposed surface area. 3 identical blocks of aluminium are used to make three different pieces. Which of these will lose heat fastest?

A B C D All three will lose heat equally fast

19/11/23

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

Ritu wants to draw money using her ATM card. Which of these numbers does she have to key in on the ATM machine?

A the cheque number B her account number C her ATM PIN number D the pin code of her city

17/11/23

Subject: SCIENCE

In the diagram below Circle P represents compounds/mixtures that contain oxygen and are edible and Circle Q represents compounds/mixtures that contain both hydrogen and oxygen. In the region R, the region of intersection of circles P and Q, which of the following can be placed?

A Washing powder B Sugarn C Common Salt D Wax

Correct Answer: C

15/11/23

Subject: SCIENCE

India possesses one-fortieth of the world's land area, but has 197 million cattle which is more than in any other nation. This has led to serious problems of overgrazing as animals have encroached into forest lands and even agricultural lands. Which of these would be a likely consequence of this overgrazing ?

A Acid rain B Soil erosion C Air pollution D Global warming

15/11/23

Subject: MATHS

The above figure is rotated 90° clockwise. What does it look like after the rotation?

A B C D

Correct Answer: B

14/11/23

Subject: ENGLISH

What is a polite response to the sentence given below? Thank you very much.

A Of course! B You're welcome. C Okay! D Me too!

Correct Answer: B

11/11/23

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

The painting shown below most likely depicts

A a natural disaster. B a photographic competition. C a scene from 16th century India. D a terrorist attack.

Correct Answer: A

10/11/23

Subject: SCIENCE

Which of the joints in the human body allows motion similar to the hinge shown in the picture?

A B C D

Correct Answer: D

09/11/23

Subject: MATHS

Which of the following has the same value as 183?

A 3 x 18 B 6 x 6 x 6 x 3 x 3 x 3 C 18 + 18 + 18 D 6 x 3 x 3 x 3

Correct Answer: B

08/11/23

Subject: SCIENCE

In a compartment of a moving train a boy throws up a ball. Where is the ball MOST likely to fall?

A into the boy's own hands B ahead of the boy C behind the boy D (it depends on the direction of motion of the train)

Correct Answer: A

07/11/23

Subject: MATHS

A sports teacher had 1025 sweets. After distributing these equally amongst all the participants in a sports meet, he had just 1 sweet left with him. Which of these could be the number of sweets given away to each participant?

A 5 B 6 C 8 D can't say without knowing the number of participants.

Correct Answer: C

06/11/23

Subject: ENGLISH

Which word best fills the blank? Most superstitious people ______ that black cats are unlucky.

A beleive B believe C beleave D belive

Correct Answer: B

03/11/23

Subject: SCIENCE

In which of the following actions is a CHEMICAL reaction produced?

A Bubbling air through lime water B Bubbling air through water C Adding common salt to water D Adding sugar to coffee powder

Correct Answer: A

02/11/23

Subject: MATHS

Which of the following can be the sum of angles P and Q of a triangle PQR obtuse angled at R?

A 10° B 90° C 105° D 160°

Correct Answer: A

01/11/23

Subject: SCIENCE

The momentum of a moving object is a measure of its motion, and is defined as the product of its mass and velocity. That is why, in common experience, the impact of hitting a moving object depends both on its size (mass) and its speed (velocity). What would be the unit of momentum?

A Kg x s B Kg x m x s2 C Kg x m/s D Kg x m/s2

Correct Answer: C

31/10/23

Subject: MATHS

A point N is shown on the number line. Starting from N, if you move 7 units to the right, 12 to the left and again 6 to the right, where would you finally end up?

A at 1 B between -3 and -4 C between 2 and 3 D between -5 and –6

Correct Answer: B

30/10/23

Subject: ENGLISH

Choose the option which can replace the underlined expression in the sentence given below appropriately. I wish my friend would say exactly what he means rather than talking all the time and not getting to the point.

A beating around the bush B breaking the news C biting off more than he can chew D barking up the wrong treebarking up the wrong tree

Correct Answer:A

28/10/23

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

The western region of India has a low wild elephant population, especially in the states of Rajasthan and Gujarat . What could be the reason for this?

A All the wild elephants have migrated to the east due to drought. B These states do not have perennial river systems. C These states do not have enough forest cover for elephants. D Gujarat and Rajasthan do not have open lands for elephants.

Correct Answer: C

27/10/23

Subject: SCIENCE

What is the chemical formula for steam?

A CO B H2O C O2 D (Pure steam does not have a chemical formula.)

Correct Answer: B

26/10/23

Subject: MATHS

Write the following in increasing order: 0.65, 6⁄7, 7%, 68%

A 0.65, 6⁄7, 7%, 68% B 7%, 0.65, 6⁄7, 68% C 7%, 0.65, 68%, 6⁄7 D 7%, 6⁄7, 0.65, 68%

Correct Answer: C

25/10/23

Subject: SCIENCE

Identify the force that makes all the actions in the above figures possible.

A Air resistance force B Frictional force C Magnetic force D Spring force

Correct Answer: B

24/10/23

Subject: MATHS

Tiny Tots school has one teacher for every 12 students. If there are 588 students at the school, which of the following relations is true about the number of teachers, x?

A 12⁄1 = x⁄588 B 1⁄12 = x⁄588 C x⁄12 = 1⁄588 D x⁄1 = 12⁄588

Correct Answer: B

23/10/23

Subject: ENGLISH

Which set of words is arranged in the correct alphabetical order?

A B C D

Correct Answer: D

20/10/23

Subject: SCIENCE

Which of the following diseases can be caused by eating the pastry infected by germs from a fly?

A Diarrhoea B Malaria C Measles D Cold

19/10/23

Subject: MATHS

What is the value of the expression 12 - 6 + 6 ÷ 2 - (-13 + 7)?

A -3 B 6 C 9 D 15

Correct Answer: D

18/10/23

Subject: SCIENCE

Like the sun, the moon rises in the east and sets in the west. However, the time of its rising and setting varies depending on the phase of the moon. See the table here. One night a watchman sees the moon near the western horizon at about 2 AM. What shape will it be?

A B C D

Correct Answer: B

17/10/23

Subject: MATHS

If x = 2, y = 3, what is the value of 12 - 3 (5x - 4y)?

A 6 B -9 C 18 D -18

Correct Answer: C

16/10/23

Subject: ENGLISH

Choose the right option to fit the blanks in the sentence below. ('x' refers to 'nothing') Mother Teresa was _________ founder of _________ order of nuns called 'Missionaries of Charity'.

A a... an B a... x C the... x D the... an

Correct Answer: D

14/10/23

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

AD 750: Rashtrakuta King, Dhruva III defeats Pratihara King Vatsaraja. AD 757: Rashtrakuta King Dantidurga defeats the last Chalukyan ruler Kirtivarman II. AD 765: Under the rule of King Nedunjadaiyan, Pandyan empire extends to parts of Tanjavur, Tiruchirapalli, Salem, Coimbatore and southern Travancore. AD 780: King Dharmapala of Pala empire leads expeditions into northern India and conquers Kannauj. The events listed above reflect that conflicts between kings was a common feature during that era. What could be the main cause of conflicts?

A to gain natural resources and agricultural land B to convert people from one religion to another C to establish maritime trade with other countries D to create a collective force for fighting against foreign rule

Correct Answer: A

13/10/23

Subject: SCIENCE

Raj has to measure the volume of the jug shown using the measuring cylinder. The jug is heavy but delicate. What is the FIRST STEP he should take?

A Fill only the measuring cylinder to the brim from the tap. B Fill only the measuring cylinder to its marked capacity from the tap. C Fill only the jug to the brim with water. D Fill the jug to the brim and the measuring cylinder to its marked capacity.

Correct Answer: B

12/10/23

Subject: MATHS

An arc LN of a circle with centre O is shown here. Which of the following is a diameter of the circle?

A LP B OM C LN D none of these

Correct Answer: D

11/10/23

Subject: SCIENCE

In which of these simple machines is the output force (exerted by the machine) GREATER than the input force (exerted by the user)?

A Beam balance B Wheel barrow C Fishing rod D Scissors

Correct Answer: B

10/10/23

Subject: MATHS

Aditya gives the following clues while playing 'Guess my Number' with a friend: What is Aditya's number?

A 102 B 85 C 68 D 52

Correct Answer: C

09/10/23

Subject: ENGLISH

Which word best fits the blank? The teacher asked the students to complete the _________ exercises.

A grammer B grammar C gramar D grammor

Correct Answer: B

07/10/23

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

Which of these cartoons is most likely to show an important concern of MAINLY the middle class people of India?

A B C D

Correct Answer: A

06/10/23

Subject: SCIENCE

A triangular wedge is placed as shown on a flat surface. One of the angles is a right angle as shown. when seen from DIRECTLY ABOVE IT, what will it look like?

A B C D

Correct Answer: B

05/10/23

Subject: MATHS

Which of the following correctly models 82?

A B C D

Correct Answer: A

04/10/23

Subject: SCIENCE

In the experiment shown a steel wire is tied to two chairs and kept taut. Two students sit, one on each chair. A weight is attached to the long wire with the help of a string and a pointer is attached to the weight to show the reading. What will happen to the pointer when the candles are lit?

A It will move up. B It will move down. C It will remain at the same position. D It will move up, then down.

Correct Answer: B

03/10/23

Subject: MATHS

87 hundredths is a number lying between

A 0 and 1 B 1 and 10 C 10 and 100 D 100 and 1000

Correct Answer: A

02/10/23

Subject: ENGLISH

Which of the following is most appropriate to say if you want to sit down in a busy place?

A Excuse me, let me take this seat. B Excuse me, let me take this seat. C Excuse me, am I sitting here? D Excuse me, is this seat busy?

Correct Answer: B

30/09/23

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

The poster shown here is drawn by a child artist of Gujarat. What has she tried to depict in the poster?

A the spirit of peace and harmony B an environmental campaign C the freedom struggle of India D the scene of a village panchayat

Correct Answer: A

29/09/23

Subject: SCIENCE

An inventor claims that he has developed a fuel that is non-polluting and can be used as a petrol alternative. Which of these factors is NOT likely to influence its acceptance?

A Its performance in independent verification tests. B The extent of change needed in existing car engines. C The cost of the new fuel in comparison to the cost of petrol. D Knowledge of the actual constituents of the new fuel.

Correct Answer: D

28/09/23

Subject: MATHS

A submarine was situated 325 metres below sea level. If it ascends 150 metres, what is its new position?

A 475 metres below sea level B 375 metres below sea level C 275 metres below sea level D 175 metres below sea level

Correct Answer: D

27/09/23

Subject: SCIENCE

In which part of the digestive system does a piece of bread which is eaten get completely broken down into simple sugars?

A Stomach B Liver C Large intestines D Small intestines

Correct Answer: D

26/09/23

Subject: MATHS

If the sum of two consecutive odd numbers is 10000, what is the smaller of the two?

A 1 B 4999 C 5000 D 9999

Correct Answer: B

25/09/23

Subject: ENGLISH

Which word does not belong to the set of words given below?

A miserable B heart-broken C respectable D wretched

Correct Answer: C

23/09/23

Subject: ENGLISH

An excerpt from Kung Fu Panda: Tai Lung: You can't defeat me! You're just a big fat panda! Po (strikes back): I am not a big, fat panda, I'm THE big, fat panda! Which word BEST DESCRIBES how Po reacted to Tai Lung's attack?

A sternly B impatiently C rudely D proudly

22/09/23

Subject: SCIENCE

One of the age-old agricultural practices in India is the method of SHIFTING CULTIVATION. It is carried out by burning tracts of forest to quickly release nutrients into the soil. When the soil is depleted, the old field is abandoned for a long period. Shifting cultivation is mostly practised in regions where the soil quality is poor and the terrain is rugged. In which of the following regions would shifting cultivation be popular?

A Gangetic plains of north India B Godavari river delta in Andhra Pradesh C Thar desert in Rajasthan D Chhotanagpur plateau of east-central India

21/09/23

Subject: MATHS

Which of the following is the same as 3a²?

A 3a + 3a B 3 + a2 C a2 + 2a2 D a2 x 2a2

20/09/23

Subject: SCIENCE

The table below classifies threatened species into vertebrates (animals that have a backbone), invertebrates and plants. Which pie chart represents this data most accurately?

A B C D

Correct Answer: A

19/09/23

Subject: MATHS

What will be the one's digit in the product 5 x 5 x 5 x 5 x 5 x 5 x 5 x 5 x 5 x 2?

A 0 B 2 C 5 D 7

Correct Answer: A

18/09/23

Subject: ENGLISH

Which word in the set of words given below appears third when arranged alphabetically?

A mould B mourn C mouth D mouse

Correct Answer: B

16/09/23

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

The figure shown here are objects produced by Lower Paleolithic people. What might have been the main purpose of these objects?

A decorating the house B painting cave walls C digging out plants while gathering food D tilling the land for farming

Correct Answer: C

15/09/23

Subject: SCIENCE

When connected as shown, the bulb glows, but dimly. Which of these CAN be the explanation for this:

A The wires are not touching the battery or bulb. B The bulb is fused (that is, its filament is broken.) C The battery is weak and not producing enough electricity. D The battery is connected the wrong way around.

Correct Answer: C

14/09/23

Subject: MATHS

This is what Laxman sees on his computer screen while printing a document. The total size of the document is shown in kilobytes (KB). Assuming the size of each page is the same, about how many kilobytes may have already been printed?

A 120 KB B 250 KB C 400 KB D 1575 KB

Correct Answer: B

13/09/23

Subject: SCIENCE

When a substance boils, it absorbs energy from the burning fuel. Which of these happens when a moth ball sublimes?

A Energy is neither absorbed nor released in the process. B The moth ball absorbs energy from its surroundings C The moth ball releases energy to its surroundings. D The moth ball releases energy to its surroundings.

Correct Answer: B

12/09/23

Subject: MATHS

Look at this number pattern: According to this pattern, what should be the answer to 9,999,999 x 9,999,999?

A 999,999,800,001 B 99,999,980,000,001 C 99,999,988,888,801 D 9,999,999,800,000,001

Correct Answer: B

11/09/23

Subject: ENGLISH

Choose the correct answer to fit the blank. My father is the sort of person who calls a spade a spade. This means he_______.

A hides his true feelings B says exactly what he thinks C gets impatient easily D likes gardening

Correct Answer: B

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 Getting children out of work and into school B Fighting against gender discrimination C Free primary education for every child D Unity in diversity

08/09/23

Subject: SCIENCE

Kamesh conducts the following activity to check if colour has any effect on heat absorption. He takes four identical cans with the same amount of water but covered with different coloured papers and places them near a heat source as shown in the figure. The temperature of the water in the cans is measured at regular intervals. The MISTAKE in Kamesh's experiment relates to:

A the amount of water being the same in each can B the positioning of the cans with respect to the heat source C the use of paper of different colours for covering the cans D taking temperature readings at the same time in all the cans

Correct Answer: B

07/09/23

Subject: MATHS

Two or more whole numbers with no common factors greater than 1 are called co-prime numbers. Which of these statements about co-prime numbers is true?

A Two distinct odd numbers must be co-prime B Two composite numbers can NOT be co-prime C Two distinct prime numbers must be co-prime D Two even numbers can be co-prime

Correct Answer: C

06/09/23

Subject: SCIENCE

Which of the gear systems shown has more than two gears turning ANTICLOCKWISE? (The black wheel is turning clockwise as shown)

A B C D

Correct Answer: C

05/09/23

Subject: MATHS

The overhead tank of a housing-complex was 4⁄5ths full in the morning. By 10 a.m., 9000 litres of water was used up and the remaining water filled only half the tank. What is the capacity of the tank?

A 2700 litters B 7200 litres C 18000 litres D 30000 litres

Correct Answer: D

04/09/23

Subject: ENGLISH

Choose the sentence in which the underlined word rhymes with the word 'great'.

A The terrible men heat their fingers before catching the worm. B The funny man walked with a dancing gait. C When the bully got angry, he beat the child hard. D I heard the man greet my mother loudly.

Correct Answer: B

03/09/23

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

Jainism is a religion that stresses non violence in thought, word, and deed. Traditionally, Jains of India exclude most root vegetables from their diet because of the belief that

A root vegetables are harmful to health. B removing the root kills the entire plant. C root vegetables have a bitter taste. D root vegetables are popular among rival religious groups.

Correct Answer: B

01/09/23

Subject: SCIENCE

Some carbohydrate-rich foods, like bread, can be digested almost immediately to glucose. Others, like brown rice, are digested much more slowly. Foods that quickly get digested to glucose are said to have a high glycemic index. Which of these conclusions can be correctly drawn from the table showing high and low glycemic foods?

A Cereals are high glycemic foods B Fruits are low glycemic foods C Processed foods are high glycemic foods D Foods made from rice are low glycemic foods

31/08/23

Subject: MATHS

Razaq says to Ravi, ''Your phone number is divisible by 3 as well as 9.''If Ravi wants to check whether this is true using a divisibility test, what should he do?

A Use the divisibility test of 3 (sum of digits should be divisible by 3) B Use the divisibility test of 6 (number should be divisible by 2 and 3) C Use the divisibility test of 9 (sum of digits should be divisible by 9) D Use the divisibility test of 12 (number should be divisible by 3 and 4)

Correct Answer: C

30/08/23

Subject: SCIENCE

The three circles represent three types of substance as indicated. In which region of this figure should common salt be placed?

A P B Q C R D S

Correct Answer: B

29/08/23

Subject: MATHS

In which of the following cases will the five rings form a single, straight chain when Ring 1 and Ring 2 are pulled in opposite directions as indicated?

A B C D

Correct Answer: B

28/08/23

Subject: ENGLISH

When we feel 'shy', we say we are 'embarrassed'. What do we say for 'a moment filled with shyness'?

A embarrass B embarrassment C embarrassing D embarrassion

Correct Answer: B

26/08/23

Subject: SOCIAL SCIENCE

The newly created state of Uttaranchal wants to increase electricity generation in the state to promote industries. It is a state that is rich in natural resources - especially forests and water. What type of power plants can be set up by the Uttaranchal Government using its own natural resources?

A thermal power plant B nuclear power plant C hydro electric power plant D natural gas based power plant

Correct Answer: C

25/08/23

Subject: SCIENCE

Only one of these labels actually belongs to a packet of butter. Identify the correct one.

A B C D

Correct Answer: A

24/08/23

Subject: MATHS

Tina called her friends Shama, Jenny, Roma and Aashka over to her house to play. They all arrived at Tina's house at different times. Shama arrived 5 minutes after Jenny but 10 minutes before Aashka. Roma and Tina were playing chess when Jenny arrived. In what order did they arrive at Tina's house?

A Roma, Jenny, Shama, Aashka B Jenny, Roma, Shama, Aashka C Roma, Shama, Jenny, Aashka D Jenny, Shama, Aashka, Roma

Correct Answer: A

23/08/23

Subject: SCIENCE

A rectangular park consists of a rectangular lawn with a path of uniform width on two sides. When a carrot plant grows, the edible root and a leafy top are produced in the first year. Flowers and seeds are produced in the second year. From this we can say that the carrot plant is:

A an annual plant B a biennial plant C a triennial plant D a perennial plant

Correct Answer: B

22/08/23

Subject: MATHS

A rectangular park consists of a rectangular lawn with a path of uniform width on two sides. If the boundary of the entire park is 12 meters longer than of the lawn, what is the width of the path?

A 1.5 m B 3 m C 6 m D Can't say from the given data

Correct Answer: B

21/08/23

Subject: ENGLISH

Choose the word closest in meaning to the underlined word. The understaffed and overcrowded hospital requested immediate aid.

A assistance B assistants C helpers D servants

Correct Answer: A

19/08/23

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

Which of the following items can be bought at standardised rates from a ration shop?

A food grains B petrol C water D electronic gadgets

Correct Answer: A

18/08/23

Subject: SCIENCE

Which of these could be the width of a person's little finger?

A 1 m B 0.1 m C 0.01 m D 0.001 m

Correct Answer: C

17/08/23

Subject: MATHS

N is a number such that N÷1⁄8 = 16 What is the value of N?

A 1⁄2 B 2 C 4 D 128

Correct Answer: B

16/08/23

Subject: SCIENCE

Which of these correctly shows the maximum number of pins that can be supported by a bar magnet at different positions?

A B C D

Correct Answer: B

15/08/23

Subject: MATHS

What should be added to 995 to get the smallest 4-digit number divisible by 11?

A 2 B 5 C 6 D 11

Correct Answer: C

14/08/23

Subject: ENGLISH

Choose the sentence with NO error.

A The Principal declared, ''The school will work on the fourth Saturday of the month, also.'' B The Principal was declaring that, ''The school will work in the fourth Saturday of the month, also.'' C The Principal, declared, ''The school will work on the fourth Saturday, also.'' D The Principal declared, ''the school will work on the fourth Saturday of the month, also.''

Correct Answer: A

12/08/23

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

What made the European settlers set up almost all their colonies along the coastline of India?

A the potential of maritime trade B the attraction of tourist spots C to exploit the Indian coast for seafood exports D to avoid possible attacks from rulers in north India

Correct Answer: A

11/08/23

Subject: SCIENCE

By mistake about 500 g of rajma seeds and 300 g of moong dal have got mixed up. Which of these methods is likely to be most effective for separating them?

A Add water to the mixture and remove the moong dal which will float on top. B Hand pick the moong dal which looks quite different from the rajma seeds. C Use an appropriate sieve and remove the rajma seeds which remain on it. D Shake the mixture-the moong dal will settle at the bottom and rajma seeds on top.

Correct Answer: C

10/08/23

Subject: MATHS

Two pieces of length 2y metres and x metres respectively were cut off from the ends of a rope that was originally 5x metres long. What was the length of the remaining piece?

A 2x meters B 3x metres C (5 - 2y) metres D (4x - 2y) metres

Correct Answer: D

09/08/23

Subject: SCIENCE

Plants (and animals) adapt themselves to their surroundings in many ways. For example, the trees shown in the picture are about 150 feet tall because they need to reach out to the sunlight. They are not very wide and hence they have developed aerial roots that support the great height. The habitat of the trees is likely to be:

A Coastal areas B Deserts C Forests D Mountain slopes

Correct Answer: C

08/08/23

Subject: MATHS

The price of gold varies from day to day. The table below gives the price of 10 grams of gold in Mumbai on certain dates in the months of August and September 2004. With the price of gold on Sept 2 as the base, the price on August 24 is said to be +20. With the same base, what is the price of gold on August 17?

A 250 B -250 C +150 D -150

Correct Answer: D

07/08/23

Subject: ENGLISH

Which of the following meaningfully completes the sentence below? By the time the senior official arrived, the problem _____________.

A had already solved B had solved C has been solved D had already been solved

Correct Answer: D

05/08/23

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

The sketch below depicts the life of a Mesolithic community. According to this, which of the following can NOT be said about this community?

A Fire had already been invented and people used it for cooking. B People spent time on creative pastimes like cave painting. C People used chariots to travel from one place to another. D People had started using coarse clothing made of animal skins.

Correct Answer: C

04/08/23

Subject: SCIENCE

If a mineral is defined as follows: Which of the following is a mineral?

A Coal B Kerosene C Glass D Diamond

Correct Answer: D

03/08/23

Subject: MATHS

The bookmark shown below is a smaller sized version of a painting containing 3 vases. If the dimensions of the bookmark and the painting are in proportion, which of these could have been the dimensions of the painting?

A 1.9 m x 1.2 m B 1.8 m x 0.4 m C 2 m x 0.9 m D 2.4 m x 0.3 m

Correct Answer : B

31/07/23

Subject: ENGLISH

Which of these means the same as the given sentence? She is one of the few students who writes well.

A She writes better than any other student. B She writes better than most other students. C She writes better than all the other students. D She writes better than one or two students.

29/07/23

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

The Right to Information Act is constituted by the Government of India for Indian citizens to access information which is under the control of public authorities. Under this act, Mr. Banerjee who lives in Kolkata can access information on

A the marketing strategy of Tata Steel for the year 2006-07. B the budgetary allocation for education by the Kolkata Municipal Corporation. C a controversial book on Shivaji written by an American scholar. D the detailed structure plan of the Agni-3 missile.

28/07/23

Subject: SCIENCE

Shown here is the set up for an experiment in which plants were planted in 2 pots, watered regularly and observed after 2 days: What can you answer from the above experimental results?

A Can plants grow in bottles? B Can we grow plants in water alone? C What is the function of the roots of a plant? D Can we grow a plant without roots?

27/07/23

Subject: MATHS

A number when divided by 6 leaves 0 as remainder. What remainder will it leave when divided by 2?

A 4 B 3 C 2 D 0

26/07/23

Subject: SCIENCE

Identify the chemical change among the following:

A Mixing sand in water B Magnetizing a piece of iron C A copper container getting tarnished D Evaporation of water

25/07/23

Subject: MATHS

3x - 1 + 5y + 2 is equal to

A 2x + 7y B 15xy + 1 C 8xy - 3 D 3x + 5y + 1

24/07/23

Subject: ENGLISH

Which of these means the same as the given sentence? The dancer is not allowed to sing or speak.

A The dancer refrains from singing or speaking. B The dancer prefers to avoid singing or speaking C The dancer is forbidden to sing or speak. D The dancer fails to sing or speak.

23/07/23

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

The figures shown here are two early maps of Mumbai drawn in the same year sometime in the 19th century. Although the location drawn is the same, there are some differences between the two maps. What might be the reason for this?

A The maps have been drawn before and after heavy rainfall on the same day. B The maps have been drawn during high and low tides. C The maps have been drawn before and after a seaside road was made. D The maps have been drawn by two different geographers.

21/07/23

Subject: SCIENCE

Vessel P contains 150 grams of candle wax, while vessel Q contain 3 kilograms of the same material. Both are heated and start melting. Which of the following will be true about the temperature at which the wax just STARTS melting, and the temperature at which the wax melts COMPLETELY?

A A B B C C D D

20/07/23

Subject: MATHS

The sum of two angles of a triangle is 75°. What type of triangle is it?

A Right angled B Obtuse angled C Acute angled D We can't say

19/07/23

Subject: SCIENCE

Neha focused a magnifying glass on to a tissue paper and held it. After a while, the tissue paper caught fire. Identify the statement that provides the correct explanation for this observation.

A Neha lit the tissue paper. B The magnifying glass focuses the heat from the sun's radiation. C The magnifying glass is a good conductor of heat and transmits the heat to the paper. D Air is a good conductor of heat and transmits the heat to the paper.

18/07/23

Subject: MATHS

90 for every 100 is the same as_____for every 200.

A 210 B 190 C 180 D 90

17/07/23

Subject: ENGLISH

Which of these words does NOT refer directly to 'biting'?

A nibble B gnaw C consume D chomp

15/07/23

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

The East Coast Railway zone covers parts of Orissa, the northern Andhra coast and parts of the Bastar region in Chattisgarh. The region is rich in natural resources and does not have too many large urban centres or tourist spots. The MAIN source of earning of the East Coast Railway is likely to be through

A sub-urban train services B transportation of vegetables and milk. C transportation of coal and iron ore D leisure travel and tourism

24/06/23

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

The figure shown here is of an Indian who emigrated from India to America in the late 19th century. A possible reason for his emigration might have been

A to spread Hindu religion to America. B to work in an IT company. C to work in the construction industry. D to play for the Indian cricket team.

20/06/23

Subject: MATHS

Look at the figures shown below to see what happens to a shape when it is 'flipped over': Now, see the shape below. It looks like a 'P'. What could be done to make it look like a 'd'?

A Turn it clockwise by 1800 and then flip it over. B Just turn it clockwise by 900 C Flip it over and then turn it clockwise by 900. D Just turn it clockwise by 1800

17/06/23

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

The figure here shows terrace-farming in a high rainfall zone in Southeast Asia. In this method of farming, terraces are created on hill slopes to prevent runoff of irrigation water to cultivate a crop that requires abundant water supply. Which crop might be growing in this terrace farm?

A wheat B cotton C rice D sugarcane

10/06/23

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

Madhu is an archaeologist excavating a site to research the food habits of an ancient people. Which of these evidences may she come across while excavating the site?

A a preserved loaf of bread B charred seeds and grains C pickled food items D crops growing at the site

09/06/23

Subject: SCIENCE

A person climbs a steep hill. Identify the posture of the person while climbing the hill.

A B C D

Correct Answer: A

08/06/23

Subject: MATHS

See the table below giving some information about various models of Maruti: Urmi bought the model whose price is nearest to 2 1/4 lakhs. Which model was it?

A Maruti 800 Std (with AC) - Bharat II ; non metallic B Maruti 800 Std (with AC) - Bharat II ; metallic C Maruti 800 Std - Bharat II ; non metallic D Maruti 800 Std - Bharat II ; metallic

Correct Answer: A

07/06/23

Subject: SCIENCE

How can we find the age of a tree after it is cut?

A By the size of its trunk B By the colour of its bark C By the rings in its trunk D By the number of branches

Correct Answer: C

05/06/23

Subject: ENGLISH

Which of these is OPPOSITE in meaning to 'chivalrous'?

A ungallant B unnatural C impolite D untrue

04/06/23

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

The warrior shown here is from an ancient civilisation. He is probably from

A the ancient Roman empire. B medieval Mongol tribes. C Chandragupta Maurya's army. D the Egyptian civilisation.

Correct Answer: A

04/06/23

Subject: SCIENCE

The 'mobile' shown is completely balanced. The sticks and strings are weightless. If the mass of P is 30 grams, what is the mass of Q?

A 20g B 30g C 40g D 60g

Correct Answer: A

01/06/23

Subject: MATHS

Ronnie cuts off squares of side 2 cm from each of the four corners of a rectangular sheet as shown in Figure 1: He now folds the flaps upwards along the dotted lines (Figure 2) to form an open cuboid. What will be the dimensions of the cuboid formed?

A length = 20 cm, breadth = 16 cm, height = 4 cm B length = 20 cm, breadth = 16 cm, height = 2 cm C length = 18 cm, breadth = 14 cm, height = 2 cm D length = 16 cm, breadth = 12 cm, height = 2 cm

Correct Answer: D

31/05/23

Subject: ENGLISH

Which of the diagrams correctly represents the same piece of cork when placed in methanol whose density is 0.8g/cc?

A B C D

Correct Answer: D

30/05/23

Subject: MATHS

Look carefully at the series shown below: 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, … How many two-digit numbers will there be in this series if it is continued?

A 27 B 30 C 33 D 36

29/05/23

Subject: ENGLISH

Which of these sentences has an error?

A John said, ''There are only four places, but six of us.'' B My mother said, ''I called out to you just five minutes ago.'' C My father warned, ''You had better watch your step from now on.'' D Nagesh warned ''if you don't hurry up we'll be late''.

Correct Answer: D

27/05/23

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

An excerpt from Kung Fu Panda: Tai Lung: You can't defeat me! You're just a big fat panda! Po (strikes back): I am not a big, fat panda, I'm THE big, fat panda! Which word BEST DESCRIBES how Po reacted to Tai Lung's attack?

A sternly B impatiently C rudely D proudly

25/05/23

Subject: MATHS

I have some 5-rupee and 2-rupee coins which add up to Rs 153. What is the LEAST possible number of 2-rupee coins I must have?

A 2 B 3 C 4 D 8

24/05/23

Subject: SCIENCE

In triangle LMN, angle L is 200 more than angle M.

A 2 only B 1 and 2 only C 1 and 3 only D 1, 2, and 3

Correct Answer: D

22/05/23

Subject: ENGLISH

Which of these sentences imply that a smaller number of mangoes are bought when it is not the mango season?

A Fewer people buy mangoes during the off-season. B People buy fewer mangoes during the off-season. C People buy mangoes during the fewer off-season. D People buy mangoes fewer during the off-season.

11/05/23

Subject: MATHS

In triangle LMN, angle L is 200 more than angle M. What is the measure of angle M?

A 20350 B 350 C 700 D can't say

10/05/23

Subject: SCIENCE

I am sitting in a train that is moving at a speed of 60 kilometres per hour (kmph). If a train now passes in the opposite direction at a speed of 80 kmph, what would its speed APPEAR to be to me?

A 20 kmph in the direction of my train. B 20 kmph in the direction opposite to my train. C 140 kmph in the direction of my train. D 140 kmph in the direction opposite to my train.

Correct Answer: D

09/05/23

Subject: MATHS

Mrs. Jain uses 21⁄2 cups of rice and 2 cups of 'dal' to make 'khichdi' for her family. What is the ratio of the amount of rice used to that of the 'dal'?

A 5:4 B 3:2 C 2:1 D 1⁄2:1

Correct Answer: A

08/05/23

Subject: ENGLISH

What is the meaning of 'benevolent' as used in the sentence below? The people of the small village considered Mr. Ram Singh a benevolent person because he donated his award money for the education of two children in the village.

A shy B unpopular C generous D proud

Correct Answer: C

06/05/23

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

A part of a temple gopuram at Madurai is shown here. By observing the figures in the gopuram carefully, we can say that the temple is _________ years old.

A less than 100 B between 100 to 200 C between 200 to 1000 D more than 1000

Correct Answer: A

05/05/23

Subject: SCIENCE

Materials expand upon heating. How much a material expands upon heating is given by its coefficient of expansion. There are three metals P, Q and R. Of them, P has the largest coefficient of expansion, and R has the smallest. When a thermostat is made with P and R, this is the shape it takes when heated: Three pieces of P, Q and R are fused together as shown below. What shape will it taken when heated?

A B C D

Correct Answer: A

04/05/23

Subject: MATHS

What is the perimeter of the triangle?

A 4ab B a + 2b C a2 + 2b D 2a + 2b

Correct Answer: D

03/05/23

Subject: SCIENCE

Which of these meals would give you most of the nutrients that you need?

A Meat, milk and a piece of chocolate B Bread, vegetables and fish C Vegetables, fruits and water D Meat, fish and bread

Correct Answer: B

02/05/23

Subject: MATHS

N is a number such that (N + 1⁄2) is a negative integer. Which statement is true about N?

A N is a positive integer B N is a positive number but not an integer C N is a negative integer D N is a negative number but not an integer

Correct Answer: D

01/05/23

Subject: ENGLISH

Choose the option that conveys the correct meaning of the underlined phrase in the sentence below. The errant class decided to own up to its mistake and face the music boldly.

A sing a song B give a party C speak courageously D bear the consequences

Correct Answer: D

29/04/23

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

Arrange the weapons of war shown below in order from the the earliest used to the most recent.

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

Correct Answer: B

28/04/23

Subject: SCIENCE

F = m x a. Here 'F' is Force, 'm' is mass and 'a' is acceleration. If 'a' is replaced by 'g' which is acceleration due to gravity, then 'F' will be replaced by

A mass B weight C pressure D work done

Correct Answer: B

27/04/23

Subject: MATHS

0.5 × 0.20 equals

A 0.01 B 0.1 C 1 D 100

Correct Answer: B

26/04/23

Subject: SCIENCE

In the pictures below, which snail does the least amount of work? (The same scale is used in all the pictures.)

A B C D

25/04/23

Subject: MATHS

What is the value of -7 + (-7) - (-7) + 7 - (-7) + (-7) - (-7) - 7 - (-7)?

A 7 B -7 C 0 D -14

18/04/23

Subject: MATHS

72, 81, 90, 99, ….. is a series of numbers following a certain pattern. Which of the following numbers will be in this series?

A B 409 C 600 D 783

17/04/23

Subject: ENGLISH

Which of these means the same as the given sentence? The dancer is not allowed to sing or speak.

A The dancer refrains from singing or speaking. B The dancer prefers to avoid singing or speaking C The dancer is forbidden to sing or speak. D The dancer fails to sing or speak.

17/04/23

Subject: ENGLISH

Which of these means the same as the given sentence? The dancer is not allowed to sing or speak.

A The dancer refrains from singing or speaking. B The dancer prefers to avoid singing or speaking C The dancer is forbidden to sing or speak. D The dancer fails to sing or speak.

Correct Answer: C

15/04/23

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

The figure shown here is a street scene drawn by a British artist between 1816 and 1820. Which region of India does it depict?

A Northwestern India B Northeastern India C Southern India D Eastern India

Correct Answer: A

14/04/23

Subject: SCIENCE

Rajesh was walking along the footpath. He stepped on a banana skin and slipped. Rajesh slipped because

A he was careless. B because he exerted a lot of force on the banana skin. C because the banana skin reduced the friction between his shoes and the foot path. D because his shoes were torn.

Correct Answer: C

13/04/23

Subject: MATHS

Which of these equations has 0 as the solution?

A x + 4 = 7 - x B 7x = 7 C 2x + 3 = x - 3 D 2x + 1 = 1 + 3x

Correct Answer: D

12/04/23

Subject: SCIENCE

Each molecule of a compound has 2 nitrogen atoms and 5 oxygen atoms. Nitrogen has a symbol N and oxygen has a symbol O. Then the chemical formula of the compound is

A N5O2 B NO5 C N2O5 D N2O

Correct Answer: C

11/04/23

Subject: MATHS

The diameter of a TENNIS BALL would be about.

A 0.5 mm B 5 mm C 50 mm D 500 mm

Correct Answer: C

10/04/23

Subject: ENGLISH

Which of these words does NOT refer directly to 'biting'?

A nibble B gnaw C consume D chomp

Correct Answer: C

08/04/23

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

While doing a project on India's freedom struggle, Udita needs to use a map of India that was in use before India's independence in 1947. Which of these maps should she use?

A B C D

Correct Answer: B

07/04/23

Subject: SCIENCE

Use the following information to answer the question: Certain types of mushroom grow on doors which are wet after the rains. These mushrooms can be classified as

A autotrophs B heterotrophs C saprophytes D parasites

Correct Answer: C

06/04/23

Subject: MATHS

If the sum of three integers is a negative integer, we can say WITH CERTAINTY that

A all the three integers are equal. B two of the three integers are positive and one is negative. C one of the three integers is positive and two are negative. D at least one of the three integers is negative.

Correct Answer: D

05/04/23

Subject: SCIENCE

Shown here is the picture of a butterfly. The part of the butterfly that helps it acquire its food is the ___________.

A antennae B antennae C wings D thorax

Correct Answer: B

04/04/23

Subject: MATHS

Which of the following numbers will decrease by 300 when the 7 in it is replaced by a 4?

A 3079 B 4637 C 5743 D 7340

Correct Answer: C

03/04/23

Subject: ENGLISH

'Not held or fastened tight, Till the farthest part in sight.' The first line forms a clue to the first part of a compound word and the second line gives a clue to the second half of the same word. Identify the compound word from the options given.

A SLACK-SHIRT B LOOSE-END C WEAK-EYED D FREE-ROAD

Correct Answer: D

01/04/23

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

Which of these numbers is the bank account number of Dev Shah, by whom the cheque is made?

A 1000 B 006405000246 C 981850 D 981850

Correct Answer: B

31/03/23

Subject: SCIENCE

Which of the following parts is present in a plant cell but absent in an animal cell?

A centriole B nucleus C cytoplasm D cell wall

Correct Answer: D

30/03/23

Subject: MATHS

Three sticks P, Q and R of the same size are put together so that each one is perpendicular to the other two. Three longer sticks S, T and U are then placed to make a frame as shown. How many triangles will you get, and of what type?

A 3: all right triangles B 3: one right triangle and two obtuse-angled triangles C 4: one right triangle, two obtuse-angled triangles and one acute angled triangle D 4: three right triangles and one acute-angled triangle

Correct Answer: D

29/03/23

Subject: SCIENCE

The amount of energy content in food is usually measured in:

A percentage B calories C kilograms D grams

Correct Answer: B

28/03/23

Subject: MATHS

Which of the following is a meaningless statement?

A The population of a city increased by 120% last year B Ramesh made a profit of 110% while selling his scooter. C The passing mark for the English test was 33. 3% D 105% of multi-storeyed buildings in India are unsafe.

Correct Answer: D

27/03/23

Subject: ENGLISH

'Not held or fastened tight, Till the farthest part in sight.',BR. The first line forms a clue to the first part of a compound word and the second line gives a clue to the second half of the same word. Identify the compound word from the options given.

A SLACK-SHIRT B LOOSE-END C WEAK-EYED D FREE-ROAD

25/03/23

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

Manipuri, the traditional dance form of Manipur, is characerized by slow, graceful movements. The female performers of this classical dance wear a conical head-dress, bright cholis and colourful, sequined wide bordered skirt. Which of the following completes the lower part of the Manipuri dancer's attire?

A B C D

24/03/23

Subject: SCIENCE

The boiling point of water is 100oC at sea level. The boiling point of butane is -1.5oC. If we leave liquid butane in a bowl on a table in a room where the temperature is 24oC, butane will

A evaporate B condense C freeze D melt

22/03/23

Subject: SCIENCE

What happens when air is pumped into a cycle tube using a pump?

A Air expands in the tube. B Air is compressed in the tube. C Air is cooled in the tube. D There is no change in any of these properties of air.

21/03/23

Subject: MATHS

Here is the picture of some houses. What will be the result of rotating the above picture by 270o in a clockwise direction?

A B C D

Correct Answer: B

20/03/23

Subject: ENGLISH

Which of these words means 'malicious' as well as 'midway between extremes'?

A evil B rude C mean D cruel

Correct Answer: C

19/03/23

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

The above scenes show the Nepalese people demanding democratic rule in their country. What was the existing form of government at the time of this protest?

A parliamentary democracy B military dictatorship C ruled by Maoist rebels D constitutional monarchy

Correct Answer: D

17/03/23

Subject: SCIENCE

The axis of the earth's rotation is tilted with respect to the plane of its revolution. What would be the MAIN difference if the axis were NOT tilted but perfectly upright?

A We would not have day and night B The weather would be similar throughout the world. C The weather would be similar throughout the year. D There would be no change.

Correct Answer: C

16/03/23

Subject: MATHS

A number increased by one-fourth of itself gives 100. The number is

A 50 B 75 C 80 D 125

Correct Answer: C

15/03/23

Subject: SCIENCE

Ammonia has a chemical formula NH3. Which of these pictures represent the correct composition of ammonia?

A B C D

Correct Answer: A

08/03/23

Subject: SCIENCE

Compounds are substances in which the constituent elements always combine in a specific ratio. Which of these substances is NOT a compound?

A sulphur dioxide B water C air D table salt

07/03/23

Subject: MATHS

Solid B is made up of smaller pieces which are identical to Solid A. The volume of Solid B will be

A 30% of Solid A B 40% of Solid A C 300% of Solid A D 400% of Solid A

Correct Answer: D

06/03/23

Subject: ENGLISH

Which option completes the statement given below in a way that it becomes factual? Crocodiles ____________ to sleep with their mouths open.

A are able B don't like C are happy D are hesitant

Correct Answer: A

04/03/23

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

Across India, mid-January is the time for festivals, like Lohri in Punjab, Pongal in Tamil Nadu and Bihu in Assam. These festivals are celebrated ___________.

A as harvest festivals B to mark the safe return of warriors C to mark the victory over an enemy D to protect their land from natural calamities

Correct Answer: A

03/03/23

Subject: SCIENCE

A Maximum-Minimum thermometer has two stems which record the highest and lowest temperatures during a period of time. A small metallic piece in each stem indicates the temperature. What are the MAXIMUM, MINIMUM AND CURRENT TEMPERATURES shown in this thermometer?

A 55oC, 35oC, 45oC B 45oC, 25oC, 35oC C 55oC, 25oC, 35oC D 45oC, 25oC, 30oC

Correct Answer: B

02/03/23

Subject: MATHS

Four children Ratan, Ravi, Reshma, and Rahul were each asked to choose a number between -10 and 10. The numbers chosen were -9, -5, -2 and 7. The number that Ravi chose was equal to the sum of Ratan's number and Reshma's number. Reshma's number was greater than Ravi's number. What was Ratan's number?

A -9 B -5 C -2 D 7

01/03/23

Subject: SCIENCE

The source of energy for the Earth's water cycle is __________________.

A the wind B the sun's radiation C the earth's radiation D the sun's gravity

Correct Answer: B

28/02/23

Subject: MATHS

Arpit's house has eight windows like the one shown here. Arpit and his sister had to clean all the windows by themselves. Arpit's sister cleans 4 windows fully and 2 panes of the fifth one. What part of the whole work did Arpit do?

A while standing B of big plans C very quickly D of different things

Correct Answer: D

27/02/23

Subject: ENGLISH

A lawyer needs to think on his feet. The underlined expression in the sentence above refers to a person who thinks __________.

A 13⁄3 B 11⁄3 C 11⁄18 D 11⁄24

Correct Answer: C

25/02/23

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

Which of these animals will you only find in a zoo and NOT in the wild in India?

A B C D

Correct Answer: B

24/02/23

Subject: SCIENCE

Sponge is a porous material. What will happen when a piece of sponge is lowered quickly in water and squeezed under water?

A The sponge will become hard. B The sponge will not get wet. C The air trapped in the pores will rush out and bubbles will be seen in the water D The sponge will dissolve in water.

Correct Answer: C

23/02/23

Subject: MATHS

Rani was given 3 number cards and asked to form a 3-digit prime number by arranging the cards in any order, if possible. The cards she got were: In which way should Rani arrange the cards?

A 162 B 261 C 621 D It is not possible for Rani to make a prime number

Correct Answer: D

22/02/23

Subject: SCIENCE

One form of energy can be converted into other forms. An aerial fire cracker was lit on the ground. It rose up to burst and produce beautiful patterns in the sky. Here chemical energy stored in the cracker is converted mainly into

A sound energy only B sound and light energy only C sound, light and mechanical energy D mechanical energy only

Correct Answer: C

21/02/23

Subject: MATHS

This is what the thermometer showed on a certain day in Moscow. By evening, the temperature had fallen by 2 Celsius. By midnight, it had fallen 4o Celsius further. The temperature recorded at midnight would be:

A -1o C B 0oC C 1o C D -2o C

Correct Answer: A

20/02/23

Subject: ENGLISH

Which of these rewrites the given sentence correctly in direct speech? Krishna asked her mother if she thought it was greedy to eat more than two chocolates at a time.

A Krishna said to her mother, ''Did she think it was greedy to eat more than two chocolates at a time?'' B Krishna said to her mother, ''Did she think it is greedy to eat more than two chocolates at a time?'' C Krishna asked her mother, ''Do you think it is greedy to eat more than two chocolates at a time?'' D Krishna asked her mother, ''Do you think it was greedy to eat more than two chocolates at a time?''

Correct Answer: C

18/02/23

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

Which of these capital cities was created after the partition of India, since the earlier capital of the state went to Pakistan?

A Patna B Chandigarh C Mumbai D Shimla

Correct Answer: B

17/02/23

Subject: SCIENCE

Which among the following is not an organ system in the human body?

A digestive system B respiratory system C brain system D circulatory system

Correct Answer: C

16/02/23

Subject: MATHS

(Figure not to scale) In this figure, < B = 6x and < A is 200 more than < C Which is the largest angle of the triangle and what is its degree measure?

A < A, 750 B < B, 660 C < A, 700 D < B, 600

Correct Answer: C

15/02/23

Subject: SCIENCE

Ashok placed some seeds on moist cotton in a shallow dish. He sprinkled some water on the seeds and put them in the refrigerator. The seeds did not germinate even after two days. What is the most likely reason for this?

A The seeds did not get enough water. B The seeds did not get enough air. C The seeds were not provided the right temperature for germination. D The refrigerator did not work properly.

Correct Answer: C

14/02/23

Subject: SCIENCE

Which of the following is an even number?

A 510 B 312 C 213 D 1100

Correct Answer: C

13/02/23

Subject: ENGLISH

Which of these is OPPOSITE in meaning to 'chivalrous'?

A ungallant B unnatural C impolite D untrue

Correct Answer: A

11/02/23

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

The picture below shows a natural phenomenon in Indonesia. What is it?

A a tsunami B volcanic eruptions C a cyclonic storm D a forest fire

Correct Answer: B

10/02/23

Subject: SCIENCE

Water does not contain carbohydrates, fats, or proteins which are essential components of food. Then why do we drink water?

A Water absorbs fats and converts it to energy. B Water breaks the food components into smaller molecules. C Water is the medium within which body processes happen. D Water is actually a form of energy for the body.

Correct Answer: C

09/02/23

Subject: MATHS

Yatin takes THREE identical pieces of tape which are shaped like this: What is the area of the new shape thus formed?

A 30 sq cm B 26 sq cm C 22 sq cm D 21 sq cm

Correct Answer: C

08/02/23

Subject: SCIENCE

Which of the following can you replace 'X' with?

A leafy vegetables B paneer C rice D beans

Correct Answer: B

07/02/23

Subject: MATHS

How many two-digit ODD numbers are there in which the digit in the units (ones) place is three times the digit in the tens place?

A One B Two C Three D Five

Correct Answer: B

06/02/23

Subject: ENGLISH

Which of these sentences has an error?

A John said, ''There are only four places, but six of us.'' B My mother said, ''I called out to you just five minutes ago.'' C My father warned, ''You had better watch your step from now on.'' D Nagesh warned ''if you don't hurry up we'll be late''.

Correct Answer: D

04/02/23

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

Sonu runs a food court called 'Sonu's Fusion Court' offering food from various regions of India. The figure shown here is a part of the court's menu. Identify the food from Lucknow region.

A A B B C C D D

Correct Answer: A

03/02/23

Subject: SCIENCE

A pencil with an eraser is put into a cylinder containing distilled water. It floats as shown in the figure. Which of these is MOST likely to happen if the same pencil is put into a cylinder containing salt water?

A B C D

Correct Answer : D

02/02/23

Subject: SCIENCE

The picture of the regulator of a fan (at the 'OFF' position) is shown below. By how many degrees does it have to be turned if I want to turn it from the 'OFF' position to speed '4'?

A 1600 B 2400 C 2880 D 3000

Correct Answer : B

01/02/23

Subject: MATHS

Harder materials can scratch softer materials. Gypsum, Calcite, Feldspar and Topaz are 4 types of rocks with different hardness. The ''flowline'' shown here helps us identify which rocks are harder than others. Based on the flowline, which of the following can definitely be scratched by Fingernail?

A gypsum B gypsum, calcite C gypsum, calcite, feldspar and topaz D none of these rocks

Correct Answer: A

30/01/23

Subject: ENGLISH

Choose the expression that BEST completes the sentence below. When you make a big deal out of a small thing, you __________.

A make a big noise with a tiny voice B make thunder out of a little drum C make someone's blood boil D make a mountain out of a molehill

Correct Answer: D

27/01/23

Subject: SCIENCE

As shown in the picture below, Reva has two identical cups that are filled to the same level with water. She also has two balls that are made of lead and steel respectively but identical in size and shape. Reva puts the lead ball in Cup 1 and the steel ball in Cup 2. In which cup will the water level be higher?

A The level in Cup 1 will be more. B The level in Cup 2 will be more. C The level will be the same in both the Cups. D The level will depend on whether steel or lead is denser.

25/01/23

Subject: SCIENCE

Iron combines with oxygen and water from the air to form rust. If an iron nail were allowed to rust completely, one would find that the rust weighs_________________

A the same as the nail it came from because the iron turns into rust. B more than the nail because rust contains iron and oxygen. C less than the nail because the flaky rust weighs less than iron. D less than the nail it came from because the nail flakes away.

Correct Answer: D

24/01/23

Subject: MATHS

The number 26411 is completely divisible by

A 3 B 5 C 7 D 9

Correct Answer: C

23/01/23

Subject: ENGLISH

Choose the option which combines the two given sentences appropriately. They were sure to visit the town. The location of the town was little known.

A They were sure to visit the town which location was little known. B They were sure to visit the town of what location was little known. C They were sure to visit the town where the location was little known. D They were sure to visit the town whose location was little known.

Correct Answer: D

22/01/23

Subject: SCIENCE

We can reduce the usage of plastic bags but it seems difficult to get rid of them completely. Which of these is the MOST environmentally appropriate method to deal with used plastic bags? After using plastic bags, we should ___________.

A throw them into a garbage bin B burn them completely C flush them into a drain D re-use them

19/01/23

Subject: MATHS

The ratio of the length of line l to that of line m is about

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

Correct Answer: A

18/01/23

Subject: SCIENCE

The simple machine shown below is an inclined plane. Indicate the arrow that points in the direction of the effort force.

A B C D

Correct Answer: C

17/01/23

Subject: MATHS

If P is a negative integer, the integer to its immediate left on the number line is

A P - 1 B P + 1 C -P-1 D -P+1

Correct Answer: A

16/01/23

Subject: ENGLISH

Choose the option with the words in the right order to complete the sentence given below. I wonder how Gretta knows __________.

A how it weighs much B how much it weighs C it weighs how much D how it much weighs

Correct Answer: B

14/01/23

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

The figures shown here represent the crop patterns for four consecutive years in the village of Dateri in Maharashtra. The production of crops in this village totally depends upon the intensity of rainfall. For example, sugarcane requires lots of water, and is hence grown only when there is substantial rainfall. Based on the crop patterns shown, identify the year when the rainfall was LOWEST.

A B C D

Correct Answer: C

13/01/23

Subject: SCIENCE

Sujai suspended a bar magnet and tried to check if thin iron clips would hang from it. He kept hanging them one after another, till no more pins would hang. He tried it at 5 places as shown in the figure. Sujai made the following conclusions from the experiment. 1. The magnetic attraction is powerful at the poles and weaker as we go towards the centre. 2. A bar magnet when freely suspended, always points towards the NS direction. 3. Between P and Q and between S and T, the magnet will not attract any iron clips. 4. All the pins shown in the figure behave like magnets. Which of these are VALID conclusions?

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

Correct Answer: C

12/01/23

Subject: MATHS

If 2 + x = 12, the value of x2 is

A 20 B 28 C 100 D 196

Correct Anwer: C

11/01/23

Subject: SCIENCE

An empty glass is placed inside a larger jar containing muddy water as shown. A dry plastic sheet is tied around the mouth of the jar, which is then placed out in the sun on a hot summer day. By evening, what is likely to be found in the empty glass?

A The glass is likely to have pure water. B The glass is likely to have muddy water. C The glass is likely to remain empty. D The glass is likely to have pure mud.

Correct Answer: A

10/01/23

Subject: MATHS

Which of these is a true statement?

A A number divisible by 9 must be divisible by 6. B A number divisible by both 2 and 4 must be divisible by 8. C Every multiple of 9 is a multiple of 3. D Every even number is a multiple of 4.

Correct Answer: C

09/01/23

Subject: ENGLISH

Choose the correct representation of the line given below, without any change in meaning. Lalita said, ''He must be responsible for the crime.''

A Lalita said that he may be responsible for the crime. B Lalita exclaimed that he must be responsible for the crime. C Lalita acknowledged that he has been responsible for the crime. D Lalita stated that he must have been responsible for the crime.

Correct Answer: D

07/01/23

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

The image shown here is from the excavation at Harappa and belongs to Indus Valley civilisation. It is most probably made of

A Gold B Iron C Terracotta D Marble

Correct Answer: C

06/01/23

Subject: SCIENCE

Three large, identical ice cubes were wrapped in different materials. One was wrapped in an aluminium foil, the second in a woollen sweater and the third in a cotton shirt. All of them were kept on a wooden table in a room. Which one of them will melt first?

A The ice cube wrapped in the woollen sweater will melt first because wool can store more heat. B The ice cube wrapped in the cotton shirt will melt first because cotton will let more air pass through. C The ice cube wrapped in the aluminium foil will melt first because it allows faster heat exchange. D All of them will melt at the same time.

Correct Answer: C

05/01/23

Subject: SCIENCE

Three large, identical ice cubes were wrapped in different materials. One was wrapped in an aluminium foil, the second in a woollen sweater and the third in a cotton shirt. All of them were kept on a wooden table in a room. Which one of them will melt first?

A The ice cube wrapped in the woollen sweater will melt first because wool can store more heat. B The ice cube wrapped in the cotton shirt will melt first because cotton will let more air pass through. C The ice cube wrapped in the aluminium foil will melt first because it allows faster heat exchange. D All of them will melt at the same time.

04/01/23

Subject: SCIENCE

Rajan throws up a coin. Which is/ are the main force/s acting on the coin after it is released?

A the force of Rajan's hand B the gravitational pull of the earth C both A and B D There is no force acting on the coin.

03/01/23

Subject: MATHS

What is the correct way to find the PERIMETER of the shaded part of the given figure?

A length of arc PRQ - length of arc PSQ B length of arc PRQ + segment PQ - length of arc PSQ C length of arc PRQ + length of arc PSQ D length of arc PSQ + segment PQ

02/01/23

Subject: ENGLISH

Choose the option with the CORRECT punctuation.

A ''I understand said the boy nodding towards the balcony. ''please wait here, I will ask my parents to see you.'' B ''I understand'' said the boy ''nodding towards the balcony please wait here. I will ask my parents to see you'' C ''I understand,'' said the boy, nodding towards the balcony. ''Please wait here. I will ask my parents to see you.'' D ''I understand, said the boy, nodding towards the balcony; please wait here I will ask my parents to see you?''

05/01/23

Subject: MATHS

Which of these can be expressed as a power of 5?

A 22 + 32 B 5 + 5 + 5 + 5 +5 + 5 C 4 × 4 × 4 × 4 × 4 D (7 - 2) × (7 - 2) × (7 - 2)

Correct Answer : D

31/12/22

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

Which of these patterns is likely to indicate a hill in a contour map?

A B C D /div>

30/12/22

Subject: SCIENCE

Body mass index (BMI) is defined as the individual's body weight divided by the square of their height. BMI = weight (kg) / height2(m2) Karna's weight and height are given above. If the BMI for Karna is calculated, he would be_________.

A slim B of ideal weight C over weight D obese

29/12/22

Subject: MATHS

46 tenths is a number between

A 0 and 4 B 4 and 5 C 40 and 50 D 400 and 500

28/12/22

Subject: SCIENCE

Which of the following words fit best in the blank in the cartoon shown here?

A water pollution B soil erosion C water evaporation D global warming

27/12/22

Subject: MATHS

In the figure, ray QT bisects ∠PQR and ray QS bisects ∠PQT. The degree measure of ∠SQR is

A 600 B 67. 50 C 750 D 82. 50

26/12/22

Subject: ENGLISH

Identify the word with the CORRECT spelling to complete the sentence given below. My friend loves to take care of animals. She wants to be a __________ when she grows up.

A ventanerian B vetarinarian C veterinarian D vetirinarean

24/12/22

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

Industrial pollution is a big threat to aquatic life. Which of these industries is responsible for generating huge ash ponds through dumping its industrial waste near water bodies and thus harming the ecosystem?

A Thermal (Coal) plants B Hydroelectric power stations C Software industries D Textile plants

23/12/22

Subject: SCIENCE

Machine 1 represents a type of simple machine. There are several reasons why simple machines are used. Some of these reasons are listed here. Which of the above applies for Machine 1?

A only 1 B only 1 and 2 C only 1, 2 and 3 D all the 4 of them

22/12/22

Subject: MATHS

Sanju has four cubes like this one: He sticks them together to form the solid shown here and paints it blue all over. A week later, he separates the four cubes. What fraction of the total number of faces is WHITE?

A 1/3 B 1/4 C 1/6 D 1/8

21/12/22

Subject: SCIENCE

A beaker of pure water has been boiling for 30 minutes. What is in the bubbles in the boiling water?

A air B oxygen C hydrogen and oxygen D water vapour

20/12/22

Subject: MATHS

If x is reduced by 25%, the result will be:

A 0.25x B 25x C 0.75x D 75x

19/12/22

Subject: ENGLISH

Choose the word with the correct spelling for the sentence below. Anirudh is a very ___________ student and follows strict schedules for any task he undertakes.

A dissiplined B dissiplined C systemmatic D orderlly

17/12/22

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

The pictures below show two views of a cottage. It is most probably

A a jungle lodge and resort B a pilgrim resthouse C a desert safari D a Rajput heritage hotel

16/12/22

Subject: SCIENCE

Dinesh puts a steel tumbler in between an electrical circuit as shown in the figure to check if the bulb lights up. What is likely to happen?

A The bulb will fuse, because of a short circuit. B a pilgrim resthouse C The bulb will not light up, as only wires can conduct electricity. D The bulb will not light up, as the steel tumbler is hollow and therefore cannot conduct electricity.

15/12/22

Subject: MATHS

23095 people were present in a stadium to watch a football match.Which of the following is the nearest approximation of the number of people in the stadium?

A 20 thousand B 23 thousand C 24 thousand D 30 thousand

14/12/22

Subject: SCIENCE

When you exercise strenuously, which of the following keeps the body temperature from rising excessively?

A Sweating helps bring the body temperature down. B The clothes that we wear help bring the body temperature down. C The body temperature rises and then comes down automatically. D The hair on our body brings the temperature down.

13/12/22

Subject: MATHS

-9 subtracted from -8 equals

A -1 B 1 C 17 D -17

12/12/22

Subject: SCIENCE

A quadilateral that has each pair of adjacent sides equal must necessarily be a rhombus. Which word in the above sentence is spelt WRONGLY?

A quadilateral B adjacent C necessarily D rhombus

10/12/22

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

Which of these could be the MAIN activity of an NGO working for land reforms in collaboration with a state Government?

A converting agricultural lands into industrial parks and distributing them to industrialists B distributing agricultural lands to the poor and pastoral (grazing) lands to rich C transferring lands owned by Zamindars to individual farmers working on them. D converting forest lands into agricultural lands and distributing them to farmers

09/12/22

Subject: SCIENCE

Brinda has come to her aunt's place and wants to play a game on the computer. The computer is shown in the figure below. She presses the button marked A and is surprised to find that the computer starts immediately and there is already a file open. Which of the following is the best explanation of what happened?

A The CPU was already on, and pressing button A turned on the monitor. B The monitor was already on, and pressing button A turned on the CPU. C Both the CPU and the monitor were already on, and pressing button A opened the file. D Both the CPU and the monitor were off, and pressing button A turned both of them on.

08/12/22

Subject: MATHS

About how much water would a typical bucket hold when full?

A 1 litre B 10 litres C 100 litres D 1000 litres

07/12/22

Subject: SCIENCE

What is the mass of the solution when 500 grams of salt is dissolved in 20 litres of water? ( Mass of 1 litre of water is 1 kilogram)

A less than 20.5 kg B equal to 20.5 kg C slightly greater than 20.5 kg D depends on the volume of salt

06/12/22

Subject: MATHS

Which arrow points closest to 3.49?

A A B B C C D D

05/12/22

Subject: SCIENCE

Choose the MOST SUITABLE option to complete the given sentence. Their puppy ran away last Monday. They have not seen him __________.

A ever B after` C since D now

03/12/22

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

Which of these is a reason why people in places like Rajasthan wear turbans (as shown in the picture)?

A in order to attract foreign tourists B to provide protection from the heat and cold C turban cloth is very cheap in the state D For religious reasons as most are Sikhs

02/12/22

Subject: SCIENCE

Sublimation of an element or compound is the change from a solid directly to a gas with no intermediate liquid stage. Sharada was told that if pepper seeds are placed along with camphor, the sublimation of camphor would reduce. Of these boxes, (some are open and some are closed) which two should she use to check whether this is true?

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

01/12/22

Subject: MATHS

6 out of a thousand is the same as

A 6% B 0.6% C 0.006% D 0.0006%

30/11/22

Subject: SCIENCE

What would be the approximate volume of liquid that a teaspoon can hold?

A 1 ml B 5 ml C 50 ml D 100 ml

20/11/22

Subject: ENGLISH

An excerpt from Kung Fu Panda: Tai Lung: You can't defeat me! You're just a big fat panda! Po (strikes back): I am not a big, fat panda, I'm THE big, fat panda! Which word BEST DESCRIBES how Po reacted to Tai Lung's attack?

A sternly B impatiently C rudely D proudly

17/11/22

Subject: MATHS

What is the area of the shaded part in the figure shown below if the area of the entire square is 48 sq cm?

A 36 sq cm B 24 sq cm C 16 sq cm D 12 sq cm

16/11/22

Subject: SCIENCE

Plant fibres burn but do not shrink or melt. Their burning smell is similar to that of paper. Animal fibres normally shrink and burn but do not melt. Their burning smell is similar to burning hair. Burning which of these will give the smell of burning hair?

A jute thread B silk thread C cotton thread D nylon thread

Correct Answer: B

15/11/22

Subject: MATHS

In the above figure, the base of the triangle is extended on both sides. Which of these can we NOT say with certainty?

A a + b + c = 180o B b + d = 180o C c + e = 180o D d + e = 180o

Correct Answer: D

14/11/22

Subject: ENGLISH

Choose the MOST SUITABLE option to complete the given sentence. I was just about to leave for the playground when __________.

A my mum asked me have you already done your homework B my mum asks if I had done already my homework C my mum ask if I have already done my homework D my mum asked if I had already done my homework

12/11/22

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

The document shown here was issued by a Princely state called RAJ BUNDI. It probably corresponds to which of these documents used today?

A a currency note B a stamp paper C a passport D a voter identity card

Correct Answer: B

11/11/22

Subject: SCIENCE

Shalini added a few teaspoons of sugar to a glass of water and found that even after stirring it for a long time, a bit of sugar would not dissolve. Which of the following can make the sugar dissolve?

A Stirring it for a longer time and more vigorously. B Keeping the beaker inside the refrigerator for a few hours. C Raising the temperature of the water in the beaker by a few degrees. D Keeping the beaker in the sun to let the water in the beaker evaporate.

Correct Answer: C

10/11/22

Subject: MATHS

72, 81, 90, 99, ….. is a series of numbers following a certain pattern. Which of the following numbers will be in this series?

A 336 B 409 C 600 D 783

Correct Answer: D

09/11/22

Subject: SCIENCE

Which of these words BEST describes the motion of THE SAW of a carpenter?

A rectilinear B oscillatory C rotary D reciprocating

Correct Answer: D

08/11/22

Subject: MATHS

Anita is a door-to-door saleswoman for a company selling bedcovers. The company pays her a fixed salary of Rs W every month and also a bonus of Rs Z for every bedcover sold by her. In March 2002, Anita sold 46 bedcovers. How much would her total earnings for March be?

A (W + Z) × 46 B W + Z × 46 C (W + 46) × Z D W × Z × 46

Correct Answer: B

07/11/22

Subject: ENGLISH

Which of the following would be the appropriate subject or search words to find out on the Internet about 'Susruta — the famous Indian surgeon who lived centuries ago'?

A medicines and cures B antiseptics and antibiotics C pharmacists and anaesthetics D ancient medical practices

Correct Answer: D

05/11/22

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

The introduction of railway services in England in the early 18th century was probably to

A meet an industrial need B introduce a leisure activity C compete with America D aid the travel of pilgrims

04/11/22

Subject: SCIENCE

The loss of which of the following can a human being NOT survive?

A the liver B the appendix C a kidney D an ear

Correct Answer: A

03/11/22

Subject: MATHS

Which of the following will be equal to 1⁄4?

A one hundredth of 250 B 50% of 5 C 100% of 0.25 D 40% of 1

Correct Answer: C

02/11/22

Subject: SCIENCE

The three pictures are of the same scene as seen with different magnifications through a telescope. 4x indicates that the magnification is 4 times that seen with the naked eyes. Which of the following can you conclude about the effect of magnification from the pictures? As a result of magnification __________________________

A more area of the scenery can be seen but in lesser detail. B less area of the scenery can be seen but in greater detail. C the area of the scenery is the same but in greater detail. D more area of the scenery can be seen but in greater detail.

Correct Answer: B

01/11/22

Subject: MATHS

How many square strips having an area of 2 sq. cm will be required to cover the rectangular region shown here? (The strips can be cut if required, assume there is no wastage.)

A 30 B 44 C 88 D 354

Correct Answer: C

31/10/22

Subject: ENGLISH

Choose the expression that adds to the meaning of the sentence given below. None of us could complete the tough paper in the mid-term exams, so we __________ for the next level.

A pulled the fish to our boats B are all in the same boat C pushed the boat out D rocked the boat

Correct Answer: B

29/10/22

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

If a child from South India in the 7th century AD visited Nalanda University, she would have met students of mostly which of these religions?

A Sikhs B Jains C Muslims D Buddhists

Correct Answer: D

28/10/22

Subject: SCIENCE

If large quantities of pebbles and stones have to be separated from sand, which of the following methods should you use to save both effort and time?

A winnowing B handpicking C filtration D sieving

Correct Answer: D

27/10/22

Subject: MATHS

Which of the following can be written as 4a2

A a2+ a2 a2 + a2 B 4a + 4a C 4 × (a + a) D 4 + a2

Correct Answer: A

26/10/22

Subject: SCIENCE

A man walking on a dark night with a torch sees the shining eyes of a cat. What is the reason for this?

A The eyes of the cat are luminous, that is, they are sources of light. B The eyes of the cat reflect the light of the torch into the man's eyes. C Light from the man's eyes are illuminating the eyes of the cat. D The eyes of the cat are transparent and hence they can be seen.

Correct Answer: B

25/10/22

Subject: MATHS

How many pairs of parallel lines are there in the figure below?

A four B three C two D One

Correct Answer: B

23/10/22

Subject: ENGLISH

Choose the correct option to complete the sentence given below. Amisha had __________ her daughter's teacher regarding her daughter's performance.

A run out on B a run in with C run around D a run across

Correct Answer: B

22/10/22

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

Which of these was TRUE about life in the Neolithic period (about 4000-5000 years ago)?

A Most of the people were farmers. B Merchants traded across cities. C Iron tools were used for farming. D The wheel had not been invented.

Correct Answer: A

21/10/22

Subject: SCIENCE

Flowering plants are mainly divided into two groups, monocotyledons (monocots) and dicotyledons (dicots), depending on the number of cotyledons they have. Which of these BEST describes cotyledons?

A They are the source of all the leaves of a plant. B They are the stored food reserves of the seed. C They grow into stems and support the plant. D They supply water and minerals to the plant.

Correct Answer: B

20/10/22

Subject: MATHS

What percentage of the circle is shaded?

A Between 0 and 25% B Between 25% and 50% C Between 50% and 75% D Between 75% and 100%

Correct Answer: D

19/10/22

Subject: SCIENCE

A drop of oil floats in a glass of water. What would happen if a drop of water were added to a glass of oil?

A It would sink because water is denser than oil. B It would float as there is less water than oil. C It would float as the water has less mass than the oil. D Initially it would sink, but after some time it would float.

Correct ANswer: A

18/10/22

Subject: MATHS

How much is 5 1⁄2 lakh + 4 1⁄2 thousand ?

A 5,05,000 B 5,54,500 C 1,00,000 D 5,95,000

Correct Answer: B

15/10/22

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

Lili had gone to receive a payment of Rs. 500 from a company for which she did some part-time work. She was asked to sign over a REVENUE STAMP while receiving the cash. Which of these could have been the type of stamp she had to sign on?

A B C D

Correct Answer: C

14/10/22

Subject: SCIENCE

Which of the following statements about the heart and the lung is true?

A Lungs purify the blood and the heart pumps it. B Both the lungs and the heart beat rhythmically. C The heart purifies the blood, and the lungs pump it. D The heart pumps the blood and the lungs transport oxygen.

Correct Answer: A

13/10/22

Subject: MATHS

Which of the following is true about 202% of a given number?

A It is greater than double the given number. B It is about 200 times the given number. C It is 202 more than the given number D It is about half the given number

Correct Answer: A

14/02/21

Subject: ENGLISH

Which of these rewrites the sentence below in the direct speech correctly? The mother requested her daughter to let her do her work then.

A The mother said to her daughter, ''I must do my work now.'' B The mother told her daughter, ''Please let me do my work now.'' C The mother said to her daughter, ''Now, let me do my work then.'' D The mother said her daughter, Let me do my work then.''

12/02/21

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

Which of these pictures shown is a public property of the Government of India?

A B C D

Correct Answer: B

11/02/21

Subject: SCIENCE

The valve in the above figure is initially closed. If it is opened for sometime for the gas to pass in the box and then closed, which of the following will represent the gas molecules in the box? (the dots represent the gas molecules)

A B C D

Correct Answer: C

10/02/21

Subject: MATHS

The table below shows the average daily temperature on four consecutive days in a village in Himachal Pradesh. The four days in order from the coldest to the warmest are

A Monday, Thursday, Wednesday, Tuesday B Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Monday C Tuesday, Thursday, Monday, Wednesday D Monday, Thursday, Tuesday, Wednesday

Correct Answer: D

09/02/21

Subject: SCIENCE

Hydrocarbon emissions from vehicles are due to partial burning of fuel and contribute to the air pollution. To reduce the amount of hydrocarbon emissions (and other pollutants), the use of CNG (Compressed Natural Gas) as an alternative to petrol and diesel is being tried in some Indian cities. The hydrocarbon emissions for different vehicles using petrol/diesel and CNG as fuel are shown in the graph below. For which of these vehicles is the percentage reduction in the amount of hydrocarbon emission the most?

A Bajaj three wheeler B Maruti Omni C Maruti Gypsy D Ashok Leyland bus

Correct Answer: A

08/02/21

Subject: MATHS

90 for every 100 is the same as_____for every 200.

A 210 B 190 C 180 D 90

Correct Answer: C

07/02/21

Subject: ENGLISH

Which of these rewrites the sentence below in the reported speech correctly? Beena said to her friend, ''Were you busy last evening?''

A Beena told her friend that she was busy last evening. B Beena asked her friend if she was busy the evening before. C Beena asked her friend if she had been busy the previous evening. D Beena asked her friend that she was busy the previous evening.

Correct Answer: C

05/02/21

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

Latin American countries like Ecuador, Costa Rica and Columbia and the Asian countries India, Philippines are Malaysia are the main producers of bananas in the world. This suggests that the climatic conditions required for banana cultivation is most likely to be

A Cold B Desert C Tropical D Mediterranean

Correct Answer: C

04/02/21

Subject: SCIENCE

Many gates at railway crossings are operated manually. A typical gate consists of a rod usually made of iron, consisting of a heavy weight at one end as shown. What is the need for the heavy weight at one end of the rod?

A to help close the gate at the railway crossing B to help open the gate at the railway crossing C to strengthen the gate in case of any accident D to make unauthorized opening of the gate difficult

Correct Answer: B

03/02/21

Subject: MATHS

Which of these can be expressed as 53?

A 23+ 33 B 5 + 5 + 5 C 3 × 3 × 3 × 3 × 3 D (7 - 2) × (7 - 2) × (7 - 2)

Correct Answer: A

02/02/21

Subject: SCIENCE

Carefully study the device shown alongside. It can probably be used for:

A drawing water from a lake B peeling the skin of a potato C drilling a hole in a wall D opening a sealed tin

Correct Answer: A

01/02/21

Subject: MATHS

Which of the following numbers will decrease by 300 when the 7 in it is replaced by a 4?

A 3079 B 4637 C 5743 D 7340

Correct Answer: C

31/01/21

Subject: ENGLISH

Which sentence has been punctuated correctly?

A What kind of painting is that. B The fish is long and thin like a ribbon! C Try to recall the kind of drawing you made? D Oh It is an eel. let's catch it and take it home.

Correct Answer: B

29/01/21

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

Which of the following pictures is related to the history of Tamil Nadu?

A B C D

Correct Answer: A

28/01/21

Subject: SCIENCE

A representation of a biogas plant is shown in the figure. A biogas plant uses micro-organisms to convert domestic and agricultural sewage into methane gas which is used as fuel. Which option below contains materials that can ALL be put into the biogas plant?

A crop residues, plastic and aquatic weeds. B paper, human excreta and leather pieces. C cow dung, glass pieces and sticks. D water hyacinth, poultry wastes and husk.

Correct Answer: D

27/01/21

Subject: MATHS

Ram walks into a room that had 2 fans. The room has one switchboard with 10 switches - each operating a different light or fan. Ram does not know which switch is for what. What is the GREATEST number of switches he may have to try before any ONE of the fans gets switched on?

A 2 B 8 C 9 D 10

Correct Answer: C

26/01/21

Subject: SCIENCE

A roller coaster track has to be designed with P as the starting point - that is, the coaster has to start from rest at point P, and travel along the track up to a point Q. Which of these tracks would make that possible?

A B C D All of them are possible

Correct Answer: A

25/01/21

Subject: MATHS

How many DIFFERENT sized squares can be drawn using the dots of the grid below as corners?

A 4 B 3 C 2 D 1

Correct Answer: B

24/01/21

Subject: ENGLISH

has / Suresh / accidents / three / bad / June / in / been / since Which option rearranges the above jumbled words in a meaningful sentence correctly?

A Three bad accidents since June Suresh has been in. B Suresh has been in three bad accidents since June. C Since June three bad accidents Suresh has been in. D Suresh has been in bad three accidents June since.

Correct Answer: B

22/01/21

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

Sangeeta lives in Delhi. In which of these banks will she NOT be able to open a Savings Account?

A State Bank of India B Reserve Bank of India C ICICI Bank D Bank of Baroda

Correct Answer: B

21/01/21

Subject: SCIENCE

Given below is a diagrammatic representation of a solar eclipse. In which of the places shown on earth will a PARTIAL SOLAR ECLIPSE be visible?

A A B B C C D D

Correct Answer: C

20/01/21

Subject: MATHS

Every morning, Taruna runs once completely around a square park, running along its border. Her sister Anjana also runs around the same park, but keeping along a square path 10 metres inside the border. If the distance covered by Taruna is 1600 m, what is the distance covered by her sister?

A 400 m B 1520 m C 1560 m D 1590 m

Correct Answer: B

19/01/21

Subject: SCIENCE

Rakhi adds 5 tablespoons of sugar to about 1 litre (5 glasses) of water in a vessel and stirs the water till the sugar dissolves. She then starts boiling the water. After every 2 minutes, she takes out 2 spoons of this water and keeps it in different vessels to cool. On tasting the different samples of cooled water, she will find that __________.

A all the samples taste like plain water B each sample tastes sweeter than the previous one C each sample tastes less sweet than the previous one D all the samples taste sweet like the original solution

Correct Answer: B

18/01/21

Subject: MATHS

A train, 100 m long, is standing exactly at the centre of a 150 m long platform. What is the LEAST distance that the train needs to travel before it passes the platform ENTIRELY?

A 100 m B 125 m C 150 m D 250 m

17/01/21

Subject: ENGLISH

The biggest earthquake since 1900 recorded with modern equipment occurred on May 22, 1960, in the City of Chile and measured 9.5 on the richter scale. What is the correct way to write the underlined words?

A City Of Chile and measured 9.5 on the richter scale. B city of Chile and measured 9.5 on the richter scale. C city of Chile and measured 9.5 on the Richter scale. D (Leave it as it is.)

Correct Answer: C

15/01/21

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

A leading film producer from Hollywood plans to make a film on the Kalinga War. Which of these would be most important for him to collect?

A a large number of warships B a large number of tusker elephants C a large number of bullock carts D a large number of ancient ships

Correct Answer: B

14/01/21

Subject: SCIENCE

There are four basic types of motion in mechanical systems: ROTARY MOTION is turning round in a circle; LINEAR MOTION is moving in a straight line; RECIPROCATING MOTION is moving backwards and forwards in a straight line; OSCILLATING MOTION is swinging from side to side; Many mechanical devices convert motion from one type to another. What is the input and output motion for the equipment given alongside? (See the arrows showing the direction and type of the input motion.)

A A B B C C D D

Correct Answer: D

13/01/21

Subject: MATHS

Tinu has to jump through a distance equal to 1⁄4th of his height to reach his father's height. If Tinu's father is 180 cm tall, how tall is Tinu?

A 45 cm B 135 cm C 144 cm D 225 cm

Correct Answer: C

12/01/21

Subject: SCIENCE

A plant was exposed to different intervals of light and darkness to check the flowering of the plant. The table below shows the observations recorded. What can be said about the flowering of the plant based on the data given in the table above?

A A minimum duration of darkness is necessary for the plant to flower. B A minimum duration of light is necessary for the plant to flower. C The plant flowers only when exposed to different intervals of light and darkness. D Flowering does not depend on the amount of light or darkness.

Corret Answer: A

11/01/21

Subject: MATHS

A square and a regular pentagon have the same perimeter. What is the ratio of a side of the square to that of the pentagon?

A 5 : 4 B 4 : 5 C 25 : 16 D 16 : 25

Correct Answer: A

10/01/21

Subject: ENGLISH

Choose the correct option to complete the sentence below. A person who 'tries to survive in a small business by staying out of debt' is able to __________.

A keep his head on the ground B keep his nose to the grindstone C keep his head above water D keep his feet on the ground

Correct Answer: C

08/01/21

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

The picture shown below is a document issued by which of the ministries of Government of India?

A Ministry of Defence B Ministry of External Affairs C Ministry of Home D Ministry of Human Resource

Corrected Answer: B

07/01/21

Subject: SCIENCE

Why is it hotter in summer than in winter?

A this is due to the Earth being closer to the Sun in summer. B this is due to the tilt in the axis of the Earth. C this is due to the rotation of the Earth on its axis. D this is due to hot winds that blow on the Earth's surface.

Correct Answer: B

06/01/21

Subject: MATHS

The pointer on the spinner below can stop on any of the 3 areas - red, yellow or blue, when spun. What are the chances of the pointer stopping on red on the first try on this spinner?

A certain B 50% C 25% D impossible

Correct Answer: C

05/01/21

Subject: SCIENCE

Mixtures are basically of two types: homogeneous and heterogeneous; they can be separated into their components as shown in the flowchart below. Which of the following methods would be MOST appropriate to separate two liquids that do not mix with each other?

A Distillation B Sedimentation C Separating funnel D Filtration

Correct Answer: C

04/01/21

Subject: MATHS

The grid below is made of squares of side 2 cm each. What is the area of the shape drawn on the grid?

A 13 cm2 B 21.5 cm2 C 23 cm2 D 26 cm2

Correct Answer: D

03/01/21

Subject: ENGLISH

Choose the correct option to complete the sentence below. Two people who are 'completely different from each other' are __________.

A like chalk and cheese B cool as cucumbers C like chalk and talk D as thick as thieves

Correct Answer: A

01/12/21

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

Which of the following festivals is celebrated in Assam when it is Baisakhi in Punjab?

A Pongal B Garbha C Bihu D Holi

Correct Answer: C

31/12/21

Subject: SCIENCE

Rahul ties a string around a stone. He takes three beakers with equal volumes of water, cooking oil and kerosene. He then immerses the stone completely in each of the 3 beakers, one after the other. What is he likely to find?

A The level of the liquid falls by different amounts in the three beakers. B There is an unequal increase in the level of the three liquids. C There is an equal increase in the level of the three liquids. D The level of the liquid does not change in any of the three beakers.

Correct Answer: C

29/12/21

Subject: SCIENCE

Shown here is an image seen in a microscope, enlarged approximately 100,000 times. This image could be of

A sugar crystals. B electrons. C blood cells. D mustard seeds.

Correct Answer: C

28/12/21

Subject: MATHS

Koyna made a pattern with red and yellow tiles, with the yellow tiles forming 25% of the whole pattern. What is the ratio of the YELLOW tiles to the RED ones in the pattern?

A 3:4 B 1:3 C 1:4 D 1:25

Correct Answer: B

27/12/21

Subject: ENGLISH

Which of these verbs is NOT normally followed by 'for'?

A ask B pay C wait D bother

Correct Answer: D

25/12/21

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

Which of the following was a notable contribution of the Mughal rulers?

A construction of small dams and reservoirs B laying out of beautiful landscape gardens C construction of pathshalas and madrassas D support for research in science and astronomy

Correct Answer: B

24/12/21

Subject: SCIENCE

If the word given above is seen in a mirror, it will look like,

A B C D

23/11/21

Subject: MATHS

Raman has the following list on his computer screen: 45286, 6782, 12456, 98222 He selects the whole list, and then uses the 'Find' and 'Replace' options in the menu to replace EVERY '2' in the list with a '3'. The value of which number will increase the most?

A 6782 B 12456 C 12456 D 98222

22/11/21

Subject: ENGLISH

Choose the correct option to replace the underlined words in the given sentence. Sunil has only six weeks before the exams start, so he is trying to keep his nose to the grindstone.

A avoid getting into trouble B continue to work very hard C continue in the same direction D read a large number of books

Correct Answer: B

19/11/21

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

Which of the following MUST necessarily happen if work is done?

A Energy must be released. B Energy must be used. C Energy must be converted from one form to another. D (It is not necessary that any of these MUST happen.)

Correct Answer: C

18/11/21

Subject: MATHS

Each cell of the table below has to be filled in with the product of the numbers in the corresponding row and column. Some of the products are filled in. If the table is completed, how many of the products filled in will be negative numbers?

A 7 B 12 C 24 D 31

Correct Answer: C

17/11/21

Subject: SCIENCE

Blood circulating in our body follows a particular sequence. Which of the following is the correct sequence of blood flow?

A B C D

Correct Answer: B

16/11/21

MATHS

p and q are two prime numbers. c and d are two composite numbers. Which of the following would be a prime number?

A p × q B p × c C c × d D none of these

Correct Answer: D

15/11/21

ENGLISH

Choose the correct option to replace the underlined words in the given sentence. It was going to be a touch-and-go surgery, so all the relatives who were informed decided to visit them.

A a time to hold B a farewell note C very tedious D very risky

13/11/21

SOCIAL STUDIES

Why is the Indus Valley Civilisation called a 'civilisation' and not a 'prehistoric culture'?

A Its people grew food and cooked it before eating B Its people built shelters to protect themselves C It had a well-organized civic administration D Its people were not all nomadic hunter-gatherers

12/11/21

SCIENCE

Nitrogen condenses at -196 °C and freezes at -210 °C. At which of the following temperatures can you store nitrogen in LIQUID form?

A -225 °C B -190 °C C -200 °C D 0 °C

11/11/21

MATHS

If ϑ and Δ are two numbers and Δ × ϑ = 34, then ϑ × Δ × Δ × ϑ is equal to

A 34 × 34 × 34 × 34 B 34 × 34 C 43 × 34 D we can't say

10/11/21

SCIENCE

In a cricket stadium, when the floodlights were switched on at 7pm, multiple shadows of the stumps appeared. The lengths of the shadows of the stumps would have ______________.

A increased as the match progressed B decreased as the match progressed C first increased and then decreased D remained the same throughout the match

09/11/21

MATHS

Given below are the minimum temperatures recorded each month during a 6-month period at a place in Antarctica. In which month was the lowest minimum temperature recorded?

A February B March C June D July

Correct Answer: D

08/11/21

ENGLISH

Which of these means the same as the given sentence? She is one of the few students who writes well.

A She writes better than any other student. B Hitler, Lincoln, Winston Churchill C She writes better than all the other students. D She writes better than one or two students.

06/11/21

SOCIAL STUDIES

Which of these lists has world leaders who were all DICTATORS?

A Indira Gandhi, Mussolini, Nelson Mandela B Hitler, Lincoln, Winston Churchill C Hitler, Zia-ul-Haq, Mussolini D Nehru, Mussolini, Lincoln

05/11/21

SCIENCE

Four students of a school, Mohan, Suraj, Birju and Sonali visited a bird sanctuary to observe migratory birds. They counted the number of sightings of different birds and recorded the data as shown in the table below. Each of them tried to represent the data collected in graphical form as shown below. Who has represented the data correctly?

A B C D

04/11/21

MATHS

The same digit has to go into both the empty boxes below to make a 5-digit number divisible by 3. Which of these digits can go into the empty boxes?

A 7 B 6 C 3 D 2

26/10/21

SOCIAL STUDIES

The degradation of the Amazon Rain Forest is an issue of MOST concern of which of the following countries?

A Morocco B Cuba C Brazil D Mexico

25/10/21

ENGLISH

Which of these means the same as the given sentence? As soon as Monica saw the finishing line, she decided to make a final effort to complete the race first.

A No sooner Monica saw the finishing line that she decided to make a final effort to complete the race first. B No sooner Monica see the finishing line that she decided to make a final effort to complete the race first. C No sooner did Monica see the finishing line than she decided to make a final effort to complete the race first. D No sooner does Monica see the finishing line than she decided to make a final effort to complete the race first.

22/10/21

SCIENCE

We see an object _________________.

A when it either emits or reflects light B only when it reflects light C only when it emits light D when it allows light to pass through itself

21/10/21

MATHS

What amount should be filled in words in the cheque shown below?

A Twenty lakhs sixty thousand eight hundred only B Two crores six lakhs eight hundred only C Twenty crores six lakhs eight hundred only D Twenty crores sixty lakhs eight hundred only

18/10/21

ENGLISH

Which of these means the same as the given sentence? If you do not take heed, you will again be put to shame.

A Unless you take heed, you will not again be put to shame. B Unless you take heed, you will again be put to shame. C Unless you are put to shame, you will not take heed again. D Unless you don't take heed, you will again be put to shame.

16/10/21

SOCIAL STUDIES

Read this dialogue from the film' Lagaan' and answer this question. Captain Russel: Tum..bolo…doogana lagaan doge, ki shart manzoor hai? Bhuvan: Sarat manjoor hai! Source: Lagaan Which of the following concepts does the above conversation relate to?

A Education B Sports C Entertainment D Taxation

Correct Answer: D

15/10/21

SCIENCE

The above figure shows the levels of elevation of a place. Which of the following figures BEST represents the view of the figure from side P?

A B C D

Correct Answer: B

14/10/21

MATHS

15 −14 + 1 is equal to

A -2 B 0 C 1 D 2

Correct Answer: D

13/10/21

SCIENCE

The 'cubit' is among the first recorded units of length used by ancient people. One cubit is equal to the length from the elbow to the tip of the longest finger of a person. If this measure (cubit) was used by some students of a school to measure the length of a 30 metre long corridor, how much would it measure?

A 15 cubits B 30 cubits C 120 cubits D It will vary from student to student.

Correct Answer: D

13/10/21

SCIENCE

The 'cubit' is among the first recorded units of length used by ancient people. One cubit is equal to the length from the elbow to the tip of the longest finger of a person. If this measure (cubit) was used by some students of a school to measure the length of a 30 metre long corridor, how much would it measure?

A 15 cubits B 30 cubits C 120 cubits D It will vary from student to student.

Correct Answer: B

12/10/21

MATHS

If the figure shown below is folded to form a cube, which symbol will be opposite + ?

A - B X C D

Correct Answer: C

11/10/21

ENGLISH

Which of these words does NOT refer directly to 'biting'?

A nibble B gnaw C consume D chomp

Correct Answer: C

09/10/21

SOCIAL STUDIES

Many parts of India have a problem of fast depleting forests. Which of the following can help conserve our forest wealth?

A clearing forests for agriculture B posting forest guards to check felling of trees C constructing dams and reservoirs D promoting handicrafts made of ivory

Correct Answer: B

08/10/21

SCIENCE

Which of the following will be the shadows that Trupti will see on the translucent screen, if a sphere is held between two point sources of light and the screen?

A B C D

Correct Answer: B

07/10/21

MATHS

What fraction of the figure is shaded?

A 1⁄2 B 3⁄8 C 5⁄8 D 7⁄16

Correct Answer: C

06/10/21

SCIENCE

Three beakers containing different liquids are placed in a room where the room temperature is about 250C. What would be the correct set of temperatures of the three liquids?

A A B B C C D D

Correct Answer: C

05/10/21

MATHS

Tina's age is 3 years less than twice the age of her brother Ronak. If R represents the age of Ronak, then what is Tina's age?

A 2-3R B 3 - 2R C 2R - 3 D 3 + 2R

Correct Answer: C

04/10/21

ENGLISH

'Not held or fastened tight, Till the farthest part in sight.' The first line forms a clue to the first part of a compound word and the second line gives a clue to the second half of the same word. Identify the compound word from the options given.

A SLACK-SHIRT B LOOSE-END C WEAK-EYED D FREE-ROAD

Correct Answer: B

02/10/21

SOCIAL STUDIES

On March 12, 1930, Gandhi and approximately 78 satyagrahis set out on foot for the coastal village Dandi from the Sabarmati Ashram. This historical event is referred to Dandi March. Which state(s) did the Dandi March cover?

A Gujarat B Maharashtra C Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra D Gujarat and Rajasthan

Correct Answer: A

01/10/21

SCIENCE

Water is removed from foods because dried foods can be stored for longer periods without getting spoilt. The graphs given below show the water content originally in four different foods. Water was almost completely removed by passing dry air through each of these four foods. If the weight of each of them after that was 50 grams, which one was the heaviest to start with?

A Cucumber B Apple C Bread D Butter

Correct Answer: A

30/09/21

MATHS

Rupa covers 5x centimetres in one step. How many steps must she take to cover a distance of xy metres?

A 5x2y B y C 5y D 20y

Correct Answer: D

29/09/21

SCIENCE

Larvae (newly hatched insects) were found in a bag of rice. What best explains how the larvae got there?

A They came from the water in the bag. B They came from the air in the bag. C They came from the rice itself. D They came from the eggs laid by insects.

Correct Answer: D

28/09/21

MATHS

How many times in a 24-hour day is one of the hands of this clock EXACTLY at 6 while the other makes an acute angle with it?

A 2 B 12 C 14 D 24

Correct Answer: B

27/09/21

ENGLISH

Which of these words means 'malicious' as well as 'midway between extremes'?

A evil B rude C mean D cruel

Correct Answer: C

24/09/21

SCIENCE

The setup shown here is to be used by group of students to classify materials as conducting and non-conducting. The materials they want to classify are: What is the very FIRST thing that they should do before starting to test any materials?

A Place the items one by one between the open leads given and if the bulb glows then list them as conductors B Check with a person working in the laboratory whether the given materials are conductors C Place a known insulator between the leads given and check if the bulb glows. D Without placing anything between the open leads, connect the circuit and check if the bulb lights up.

Correct Answer: A

23/09/21

MATHS

Siddhant's average running speed is 200 m per minute. One day, he ran once around the park shown here. The time taken to cover two of the sides of the park is shown. What is the perimeter of the park if he ran the entire distance at his average speed?

A 8 km B 10 km C 25 km D Can't say

Correct Answer: B

22/09/21

SCIENCE

The rate of cooling of a piece of metal increases with an increase in its exposed surface area. 3 identical blocks of aluminium are used to make three different pieces. Which of these will lose heat fastest?

A B C D

Correct Answer: C

21/09/21

MATHS

Salim and Rajat are looking at the menu card of a restaurant, a part of which is shown here: Salim and Rajat want to order a drink each and Salim does not want a soft drink. If the rate of sales tax is 7% on the order, and they have just Rs. 50 between them, what could they order?

A 2 soft drinks B 2 milk shakes C 1 cold coffee and 1 fruit juice D 1 soft drink and 1 cold coffee

Correct Answer: D

20/09/21

ENGLISH

Which of these words is spelt INCORRECTLY?

A hindrance B quarreled C millionaire D committee

18/09/21

SOCIAL STUDIES

This poster depicts the

A Vidharbha plateau. B Malabar coast. C Konkan coast. D Kutch desert.

Correct Answer: D

17/09/21

SCIENCE

Which of these beak-foot combinations is likely to be of a bird that seizes its prey and tears meat?

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

Correct Answer: C

16/09/21

MATHS

Wasim, Sameer and Mala have 6 matchsticks each - with which they have made 3 different shapes. If all the matchsticks are identical in every way, which of the following is correct?

A All 3 shapes have the same area and the same perimeter. B All 3 shapes have the same perimeter but different areas. C All 3 shapes have the same area but different perimeters. D All 3 shapes have the same area but only the first two have the same perimeter.

Correct Answer: B

15/09/21

SCIENCE

Take a paper or styrofoam cup, and make a small hole with a sharpened pencil on the side of the cup near its bottom. Hold your thumb over the hole as you fill the cup with water. Remove your thumb. Water will flow out as shown here. Take the same cup. Again seal the hole with your thumb and fill the cup. Drop the filled cup from a height as shown here and observe it carefully while it falls. What will happen to the water flow WHILE THE CUP IS FALLING?

A The flow of water will increase B The flow of water will almost stop C The flow of water will remain unchanged D The water will overflow from the top of the cup

Correct Answer: B

14/09/21

MATHS

Which of the following represents the greatest percent of change?

A A plant that was 20 cm in height last week is now 24 cm tall. B A journey that used to take 6 hours earlier now takes 2 hours. C A child who weighed 3 kg at birth now weighs 4 kg. D A T-shirt originally priced at Rs. 125 is now being sold at Rs.120.

13/09/21

ENGLISH

Which pair of words correctly completes the blanks in the sentence below? __________ the ladybird __________ the bluebottle is a bird.

A Both ... and B So ... and C Neither ... nor D Whether ... or

Corret Answer: C

11/09/21

SOCIAL STUDIES

Who among the following, was the first to come to India as a conqueror from a foreign land?

A Vasco da Gama B Amir Khusro C Alexander D Huen T' Sang

Correct Answer: C

10/09/21

SCIENCE

Which of these animal adaptations helps the animal protect itself from its predators?

A Camels have stored fat in their humps, which they use later B Walruses shut their nostrils when in a resting state in water C Snails secrete mucus around their shells when they slide D Grasshoppers being green blend with their surroundings

09/09/21

MATHS

A soap factory had two machines - the first produces 1 detergent cake every 20 seconds and the second produces 12 cakes every 5 minutes. Which machine is more efficient and how much more?

A Both are equally efficient. B The first machine is 4 times as efficient as the second C The second machine is 3 times as efficient as the second. D The first machine is 11⁄4 times as efficient as the second.

08/09/21

SCIENCE

Springs 1 and 2 as shown in the figure are identical springs. In the positions shown, which spring has more stored energy?

A Spring 1 has more stored energy. B Spring 2 has more stored energy. C Both have the same stored energy. D It depends on the spring's material.

Correct Answer: A

07/09/21

SCIENCE

Line LM and rays OP, OQ, and OR meet at point O. Under which of the following conditions will ∠LOR be equal to ∠QOM?

A when ∠LOP = ∠ROM B when L, O and Q are collinear. C when R, O and Q are collinear. D when R, O and P are collinear.

Correct Answer: C

06/09/21

ENGLISH

Which option completes the statement given below in a way that it becomes factual? Crocodiles ____________ to sleep with their mouths open.

A are able B don't like C are happy D are hesitant

Correct Answer : A

03/09/21

SCIENCE

The figure below shows a diagrammatic representation of molecules of two different gases kept in either side of a tap. The tap is open, which of the following diagrams would represent BEST the diagram after sometime?

A B C D

Correct Answer: D

02/09/21

MATHS

Which of the following statements is true about the edges meeting at corner X of the box shown below?

A 3 edges meet at X and each edge is perpendicular to exactly one of the other two. B 4 edges meet at X, one pair of edges is perpendicular and the other parallel. C 3 edges meet at X and each edge is parallel to the other two. D 3 edges meet at X and each edge is perpendicular to the other two.

Correct Answer: D

01/09/21

SCIENCE

The list below gives the items that Sam decided to have for his dinner. 1. Curry with beans and spinach (palak) 2. Salad with raw fruits and vegetables like carrot and beetroot 3. Curd 4. Sprouted moong dal From the food items given below, what should Sam add to have a balanced diet for his dinner?

A Curry with cauliflower B Chapatti C Onion pakoda D Butter milk

Correct Answer: B

31/08/21

MATHS

The plan of a one-bedroom apartment is shown below. What is the area of the drawing room?

A 35 sq m B 40 sq m C 41 sq m D 56 sq m

Correct Answer: C

30/08/21

ENGLISH

A lawyer needs to think on his feet. The underlined expression in the sentence above refers to a person who thinks __________.

A while standing B of big plans C very quickly D of different things

28/08/21

SOCIAL STUDIES

Which of the cartoons shown below reflects the concern for conservation of ENERGY?

A B C D

27/08/21

SCIENCE

Will a battery that is used in a torch light up a regular 60W bulb used in homes?

A Yes, it will and the bulb will glow quite brightly. B Yes, it will but the bulb will glow dimly. C No, it will not because a battery does not produce electricity. D No, it will not because the current will not be sufficient.

26/08/21

MATHS

Many printing presses use rollers, which are long cylinders often made of rubber, to transfer inks. Rollers are usually friction driven by a drive roller. In the figure given, which roller(s) will turn in the same direction as the drive roller?

A Only R1 B R2 and R5 C R3 and R4 D R4 and R5

25/08/21

MATHS

Kevin wants to replace the * in the number 65 * 34 with a digit so that the resulting number is divisible by 4. Which of the following is true?

A He can replace it with any digit, the resulting number will be divisible by 4 anyway. B He should replace it with 4 only. C He should replace it with either 2 or 4. D No matter what digit he chooses, the resulting number can never be divisible by 4.

24/08/21

MATHS

The bar graph below shows the approximate profits made by 4 different companies - K, L, M and N. K made more profit than M, L made the most and N made less profit than any other. About how much profit (in crores) did M make?

A 30 B 40 C 50 D 65

23/08/21

ENGLISH

Which of these rewrites the given sentence correctly in direct speech? Krishna asked her mother if she thought it was greedy to eat more than two chocolates at a time.

A Krishna said to her mother, ''Did she think it was greedy to eat more than two chocolates at a time?'' B Krishna said to her mother, ''Did she think it is greedy to eat more than two chocolates at a time?'' C Krishna asked her mother, ''Do you think it is greedy to eat more than two chocolates at a time?'' D Krishna asked her mother, ''Do you think it was greedy to eat more than two chocolates at a time?''

21/08/21

SOCIAL STUDIES

The pictures shown here are from Japan. One of these is influenced by the spread of Indian culture in Japan during historical times. Identify it.

A B C D

20/08/21

SCIENCE

In the diagram below Circle P represents compounds/mixtures that contain oxygen and are edible and Circle Q represents compounds/mixtures that contain both hydrogen and oxygen. In the region R, the region of intersection of circles P and Q, which of the following can be placed?

A Washing powder B Sugar C Common Salt D Wax

19/08/21

MATHS

Rajni noted down a friend's phone number as 246807 without realizing that she had interchanged two digits. This number exceeds the actual number by almost 6000. What is the actual phone number?

A 248607 B 240867 C 247806 D 264807

18/08/21

SCIENCE

India possesses one-fortieth of the world's land area, but has 197 million cattle which is more than in any other nation. This has led to serious problems of overgrazing as animals have encroached into forest lands and even agricultural lands. Which of these would be a likely consequence of this overgrazing ?

A Acid rain B Soil erosion C Air pollution D Global warming

17/08/21

MATHS

The above figure is rotated 90° clockwise. What does it look like after the rotation?

A B C D

16/08/21

MATHS

What is the subject of the sentence below? 'Please tidy your room before dinner.'

A tidy B room C Please D you

15/08/21

SOCIAL STUDIES

Which of the following monuments was erected during the rule of the Mauryan Empire?

A B C D

13/08/21

SCIENCE

Which of the joints in the human body allows motion similar to the hinge shown in the picture?

A A B B C C D D

12/08/21

MATHS

Which of the following has the same value as 183?

A 3 x 18 B 6 x 6 x 6 x 3 x 3 x 3 C 18 + 18 + 18 D 6 x 3 x 3 x 3

11/08/21

MATHS

A sports teacher had 1025 sweets. After distributing these equally amongst all the participants in a sports meet, he had just 1 sweet left with him. Which of these could be the number of sweets given away to each participant?

A 5 B 6 C 8 D can't say without knowing the number of participants.

09/08/21

ENGLISH

Which of these sentences is grammatically INCORRECT?

A Beena and Sneha are learning to make clay models. B Beena makes statues of animals that look beautiful. C Sneha makes equally beautiful statues. D Do you think their statues looks alike?

07/08/21

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

Ritu wants to draw money using her ATM card. Which of these numbers does she have to key in on the ATM machine?

A the cheque number B her account number C her ATM PIN number D the pin code of her city

07/08/21

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

In which of the following actions is a CHEMICAL reaction produced?

A Bubbling air through lime water B Bubbling air through water C Adding common salt to water D Adding sugar to coffee powder

05/08/21

Subject: MATHS

Which of the following can be the sum of angles P and Q of a triangle PQR obtuse angled at R?

A 10° B 90° C 105° D 160°

04/08/21

Subject: SCIENCE

The momentum of a moving object is a measure of its motion, and is defined as the product of its mass and velocity. That is why, in common experience, the impact of hitting a moving object depends both on its size (mass) and its speed (velocity). What would be the unit of momentum?

A Kg x s B Kg x m x s2 C Kg x m/s D Kg x m/s2

03/08/21

MATHS

A point N is shown on the number line. Starting from N, if you move 7 units to the right, 12 to the left and again 6 to the right, where would you finally end up?

A at 1 B between -3 and -4 C between 2 and 3 D between -5 and –6

02/08/21

ENGLISH

Which of these is OPPOSITE in meaning to 'chivalrous'?

A ungallant B unnatural C impolite D untrue

31/07/21

SOCIAL STUDIES

The painting shown below most likely depicts

A a natural disaster. B a photographic competition. C a scene from 16th century India. D a terrorist attack.

30/07/21

SCIENCE

What is the chemical formula for steam?

A CO B H2O C O2 D (Pure steam does not have a chemical formula.)

29/07/21

MATHS

Write the following in increasing order: 0.65, 6⁄7, 7%, 68%

A 0.65, 6⁄7, 7%, 68% B 7%, 0.65, 6⁄7, 68% C 7%, 0.65, 68%, 6⁄7 D 7%, 6⁄7, 0.65, 68%

28/07/21

SCIENCE

Identify the force that makes all the actions in the above figures possible.

A Air resistance force B Frictional force C Magnetic force D Spring force

27/07/21

MATHS

Tiny Tots school has one teacher for every 12 students. If there are 588 students at the school, which of the following relations is true about the number of teachers, x?

A 12⁄1 = x⁄588 B 1⁄12 = x⁄588 C x⁄12 = 1⁄588 D x⁄1 = 12⁄588

26/07/21

ENGLISH

Which of these sentences has an error?

A John said, ''There are only four places, but six of us.'' B My mother said, ''I called out to you just five minutes ago.'' C My father warned, ''You had better watch your step from now on.'' D Nagesh warned ''if you don't hurry up we'll be late''.

24/07/21

SOCIAL STUDIES

Which of these modern industries had Jamsetji probably not contributed to, or even visualized during his lifetime?

A Steel B Textile C Shipping D Computers

23/07/21

SCIENCE

Which of the following diseases can be caused by eating the pastry infected by germs from a fly?

A Diarrhoea B Malaria C Measles D Cold

22/07/21

MATHS

What is the value of the expression 12 - 6 + 6 ÷ 2 - (-13 + 7)?

A -3 B 6 C 9 D 15

21/07/21

SCIENCE

Like the sun, the moon rises in the east and sets in the west. However, the time of its rising and setting varies depending on the phase of the moon. See the table here. One night a watchman sees the moon near the western horizon at about 2 AM. What shape will it be?

A B C D

20/07/21

MATHS

If x = 2, y = 3, what is the value of 12 - 3 (5x - 4y)?

A 6 B -9 C 18 D -18

17/07/21

SOCIAL STUDIES

The western region of India has a low wild elephant population, especially in the states of Rajasthan and Gujarat . What could be the reason for this?

A All the wild elephants have migrated to the east due to drought. B These states do not have perennial river systems. C These states do not have enough forest cover for elephants. D Gujarat and Rajasthan do not have open lands for elephants.

19/07/21

ENGLISH

Rita wants to find out on the Internet about Susruta, the famous Indian surgeon who lived centuries ago. Which of the following would be the appropriate subject or search words?

A medicines and cures B antiseptics and antibiotics C pharmacists and anaesthetics D ancient medical practices

16/07/21

SCIENCE

Raj has to measure the volume of the jug shown using the measuring cylinder. The jug is heavy but delicate. What is the FIRST STEP he should take?

A Fill only the measuring cylinder to the brim from the tap. B Fill only the measuring cylinder to its marked capacity from the tap. C Fill only the jug to the brim with water. D Fill the jug to the brim and the measuring cylinder to its marked capacity.

15/07/21

MATHS

An arc LN of a circle with centre O is shown here. Which of the following is a diameter of the circle?

A LP B OM C LN D none of these

Correct Answer: D

14/07/21

SCIENCE

In which of these simple machines is the output force (exerted by the machine) GREATER than the input force (exerted by the user)?

A Beam balance B Wheel barrow C Fishing rod D Scissors

Correct Answer: B

13/07/21

MATHS

Aditya gives the following clues while playing 'Guess my Number' with a friend: What is Aditya's number?

A 102 B 85 C 68 D 52

Correct Answer: C

12/07/21

ENGLISH

Which part of this sentence contains an error? Twenty kilometres are not a long distance these days.

A Twenty kilometres B are not a long distance C these days. D (There is no error in the sentence.)

Correct Answer: B

09/07/21

SCIENCE

A triangular wedge is placed as shown on a flat surface. One of the angles is a right angle as shown. when seen from DIRECTLY ABOVE IT, what will it look like?

A B C D

Correct ANswer: A

08/07/21

MATHS

Which of the following correctly models 82?

A B C D

Correct Answer: A

07/07/21

SCIENCE

In the experiment shown a steel wire is tied to two chairs and kept taut. Two students sit, one on each chair. A weight is attached to the long wire with the help of a string and a pointer is attached to the weight to show the reading. What will happen to the pointer when the candles are lit?

A It will move up. B It will move down. C It will remain at the same position. D It will move up, then down.

Correct ANswer: B

06/07/21

MATHS

87 hundredths is a number lying between

A 0 and 1 B 1 and 10 C 10 and 100 D 100 and 1000

Correct Answer: A

05/07/21

ENGLISH

Which of these correctly rewrites the sentence below in indirect speech? Saraswati said, ''Don't worry too much about me, I am okay.''

A Saraswati said, don't worry too much about her, as she was okay. B Saraswati said, not to worry too much about me as I am okay. C Saraswati asked not to worry too much about her as she was okay. D Saraswati said not to worry too much about her, as she was okay.

Correct Answer: D

03/07/21

SOCIAL STUDIES

Which of these lists has world leaders who were all DICTATORS?

A Indira Gandhi, Mussolini, Nelson Mandela B Hitler, Lincoln, Winston Churchilll C Hitler, Zia-ul-Haq, Mussolini D Nehru, Mussolini, Lincoln

Correct Answer: C

02/07/21

SCIENCE

An inventor claims that he has developed a fuel that is non-polluting and can be used as a petrol alternative. Which of these factors is NOT likely to influence its acceptance?

A Its performance in independent verification tests. B The extent of change needed in existing car engines. C The cost of the new fuel in comparison to the cost of petrol. D Knowledge of the actual constituents of the new fuel.

Correct Answer: D

01/07/21

MATHS

A submarine was situated 325 metres below sea level. If it ascends 150 metres, what is its new position?

A 475 metres below sea level B 375 metres below sea level C 275 metres below sea level D 175 metres below sea level

Correct Answer: D

30/06/21

SCIENCE

In which part of the digestive system does a piece of bread which is eaten get completely broken down into simple sugars?

A Stomach B Liver C Large intestines D Small intestines

Correct Answer: D

29/06/21

MATHS

If the sum of two consecutive odd numbers is 10000, what is the smaller of the two?

A 1 B 4999 C 5000 D 9999

28/06/21

ENGLISH

Choose the correct meaning of the expression 'to smell a rat'.

A to detect a bad smell B to misunderstand C to suspect something D to see the hidden meaning

26/06/21

ENGLISH

The poster shown here is drawn by a child artist of Gujarat. What has she tried to depict in the poster?

A the spirit of peace and harmony B an environmental campaign C the freedom struggle of India D the scene of a village panchayat

24/06/21

MATHS

Which of the following is the same as 3a²?

A 3a + 3a B 3 + a² C a² + 2a² D a² x 2a²

23/06/21

SCIENCE

The table below classifies threatened species into vertebrates (animals that have a backbone), invertebrates and plants. Which pie chart represents this data most accurately?

A B C D

22/06/21

MATHS

What will be the one's digit in the product 5 x 5 x 5 x 5 x 5 x 5 x 5 x 5 x 5 x 2?

A 0 B 2 C 5 D 7

21/06/21

ENGLISH

Which word best describes 'an assembly of listeners in an orchestra'?

A spectators B mob C crowd D audience

19/06/21

SOCIAL STUDIES

One of the age-old agricultural practices in India is the method of SHIFTING CULTIVATION. It is carried out by burning tracts of forest to quickly release nutrients into the soil. When the soil is depleted, the old field is abandoned for a long period. Shifting cultivation is mostly practised in regions where the soil quality is poor and the terrain is rugged. In which of the following regions would shifting cultivation be popular?

A Gangetic plains of north India B Godavari river delta in Andhra Pradesh C Thar desert in Rajasthan D Chhotanagpur plateau of east-central India

18/06/21

SCIENCE

When connected as shown, the bulb glows, but dimly. Which of these CAN be the explanation for this:

A The wires are not touching the battery or bulb. B The bulb is fused (that is, its filament is broken.) C The battery is weak and not producing enough electricity. D The battery is connected the wrong way around.

17/06/21

MATHS

This is what Laxman sees on his computer screen while printing a document. The total size of the document is shown in kilobytes (KB). Assuming the size of each page is the same, about how many kilobytes may have already been printed?

A 120 KB B 250 KB C 400 KB D 1575 KB

16/06/21

SCIENCE

When a substance boils, it absorbs energy from the burning fuel. Which of these happens when a moth ball sublimes?

A Energy is neither absorbed nor released in the process. B The moth ball absorbs energy from its surroundings C The moth ball releases energy to its surroundings. D The moth ball releases energy specifically to the air around it.

Correct Answer: B

15/06/21

MATHS

Look at this number pattern: According to this pattern, what should be the answer to 9,999,999 x 9,999,999?

A 999,999,800,001 B 99,999,980,000,001 C 99,999,988,888,801 D 9,999,999,800,000,001

Correct Answer: B

14/06/21

ENGLISH

In which of these sentences does 'fix' mean 'to arrange'?

A I was asked to fix the small picture on to the chart. B The mechanic offered to fix the flat tyre. C If we misbehave in the class, we will be in a bad fix. D My mom said she would fix dinner for all my friends.

Correct Answer: D

12/06/21

Social Studies

The figure shown here are objects produced by Lower Paleolithic people. What might have been the main purpose of these objects?

A decorating the house B painting cave walls C digging out plants while gathering food D tilling the land for farming

Correct Answer: C

11/06/21

SCIENCE

Kamesh conducts the following activity to check if colour has any effect on heat absorption. He takes four identical cans with the same amount of water but covered with different coloured papers and places them near a heat source as shown in the figure. The temperature of the water in the cans is measured at regular intervals. The MISTAKE in Kamesh's experiment relates to:

A the amount of water being the same in each can B the positioning of the cans with respect to the heat source C the use of paper of different colours for covering the cans D taking temperature readings at the same time in all the cans

Correct Answer: B

10/06/21

MATHS

Two or more whole numbers with no common factors greater than 1 are called co-prime numbers. Which of these statements about co-prime numbers is true?

A Two distinct odd numbers must be co-prime B Two composite numbers can NOT be co-prime C Two distinct prime numbers must be co-prime D Two even numbers can be co-primeTwo even numbers can be co-prime

Correct Answer: C

09/06/21

SCIENCE

TWhich of the gear systems shown has more than two gears turning ANTICLOCKWISE? (The black wheel is turning clockwise as shown)

A B C D

Correct Answer: C

08/06/21

MATHS

The overhead tank of a housing-complex was 4⁄5ths full in the morning. By 10 a.m., 9000 litres of water was used up and the remaining water filled only half the tank. What is the capacity of the tank?

A 2700 litters B 7200 litres C 18000 litres D 30000 litres

Correct Answer: D

07/06/21

ENGLISH

Which of these sentences imply that a smaller number of mangoes are bought when it is not the mango season?

A Fewer people buy mangoes during the off-season. B People buy fewer mangoes during the off-season. C People buy mangoes during the fewer off-season. D People buy mangoes fewer during the off-season.

Correct Answer: B

05/06/21

SOCIAL STUDIES

People in the Vedic ages (1500 to 1000 BC) lived in rural settlements in parts of north India. Historical sources suggest that conflicts over wealth was common among village settlements during this period. Which of the following did the Vedic people regard as their wealth?

A water B cattle C iron D forests

Correct Answer: B

04/06/21

SCIENCE

Some carbohydrate-rich foods, like bread, can be digested almost immediately to glucose. Others, like brown rice, are digested much more slowly. Foods that quickly get digested to glucose are said to have a high glycemic index. Which of these conclusions can be correctly drawn from the table showing high and low glycemic foods?

A Cereals are high glycemic foods B Fruits are low glycemic foods C Processed foods are high glycemic foods D Foods made from rice are low glycemic foods

Correct Answer: C

03/06/21

MATHS

Razaq says to Ravi, ''Your phone number is divisible by 3 as well as 9.''If Ravi wants to check whether this is true using a divisibility test, what should he do?

A Use the divisibility test of 3 (sum of digits should be divisible by 3) B Use the divisibility test of 6 (number should be divisible by 2 and 3) C Use the divisibility test of 9 (sum of digits should be divisible by 9) D Use the divisibility test of 12 (number should be divisible by 3 and 4)

Correct Answer: C

01/06/21

MATHS

In which of the following cases will the five rings form a single, straight chain when Ring 1 and Ring 2 are pulled in opposite directions as indicated?

A B C D

31/05/21

ENGLISH

Which of these expressions best completes the sentences given below? It was obvious from the sly smiles and lighthearted manner that they were not serious about the comments they were making about me. They were simply ___________.

A beating around the bush B pulling my leg C blowing their own trumpets D letting their hair down

Correct Answer: B

29/05/21

SOCIAL STUDIES

Jainism is a religion that stresses non violence in thought, word, and deed. Traditionally, Jains of India exclude most root vegetables from their diet because of the belief that

A root vegetables are harmful to health. B removing the root kills the entire plant. C root vegetables have a bitter taste. D root vegetables are popular among rival religious groups.

Correct Answer: B

28/05/21

SCIENCE

Only one of these labels actually belongs to a packet of butter. Identify the correct one.

A B C D

Correct Answer: A

25/05/21

MATHS

A rectangular park consists of a rectangular lawn with a path of uniform width on two sides. If the boundary of the entire park is 12 meters longer than of the lawn, what is the width of the path?

A 1.5 m B 3 m C 6 m D Can't say from the given data

24/05/21

ENGLISH

What is the meaning of 'benevolent' as used in the sentence below? The people of the small village considered Mr. Ram Singh a benevolent person because he donated his award money for the education of two children in the village.

A shy B unpopular C generous D proud

Correct Answer: C

22/05/21

SOCIAL STUDIES

The newly created state of Uttaranchal wants to increase electricity generation in the state to promote industries. It is a state that is rich in natural resources - especially forests and water. What type of power plants can be set up by the Uttaranchal Government using its own natural resources?

A thermal power plant B nuclear power plant C hydro electric power plant D natural gas based power plant

Correct Answer: C

21/05/21

SCIENCE

Which of these could be the width of a person's little finger?

A 1 m B 0.1 m C 0.01 m D 0.001 m

Correct Answer: C

20/05/21

MATHS

N is a number such that N÷1⁄8 = 16 What is the value of N?

A 1⁄2 B 2 C 4 D 128

Correct Answer: B

19/05/21

SCIENCE

Which of these correctly shows the maximum number of pins that can be supported by a bar magnet at different positions?

A B C D

Correct Answer: B

18/05/21

MATHS

What should be added to 995 to get the smallest 4-digit number divisible by 11?

A 2 B 5 C 6 D 11

Correct Answer: C

17/05/21

ENGLISH

Choose the option that conveys the correct meaning of the underlined phrase in the sentence below. The errant class decided to own up to its mistake and face the music boldly.

A sing a song B give a party C speak courageously D bear the consequences

Correct Answer: D

15/05/21

SOCIAL STUDIES

Which of the following items can be bought at standardised rates from a ration shop?

A food grains B petrol C water D electronic gadgets

Correct Answer: A

14/05/21

SCIENCE

By mistake about 500 g of rajma seeds and 300 g of moong dal have got mixed up. Which of these methods is likely to be most effective for separating them?

A Add water to the mixture and remove the moong dal which will float on top. B Hand pick the moong dal which looks quite different from the rajma seeds. C Use an appropriate sieve and remove the rajma seeds which remain on it. D Shake the mixture-the moong dal will settle at the bottom and rajma seeds on top.

Correct Answer: C

13/05/21

MATHS

Two pieces of length 2y metres and x metres respectively were cut off from the ends of a rope that was originally 5x metres long. What was the length of the remaining piece? The habitat of the trees is likely to be:

A 2x meters B 3x metres C (5 - 2y) metres D (4x - 2y) metres

Correct Answer: D

12/05/21

SCIENCE

Plants (and animals) adapt themselves to their surroundings in many ways. For example, the trees shown in the picture are about 150 feet tall because they need to reach out to the sunlight. They are not very wide and hence they have developed aerial roots that support the great height. The habitat of the trees is likely to be:

A Coastal areas B Deserts C Forests D Mountain slopes

Correct Answer: C

11/05/21

MATHS

The price of gold varies from day to day. The table below gives the price of 10 grams of gold in Mumbai on certain dates in the months of August and September 2004. With the price of gold on Sept 2 as the base, the price on August 24 is said to be +20. With the same base, what is the price of gold on August 17?

A 250 B -250 C +150 D -150

Correct Answer: D

10/05/21

ENGLISH

Choose the option that conveys the correct meaning of the underlined phrase in the sentence below. Our elders often say that life is not always a bed of roses.

A an impossible thing B a luxurious path C an imaginary situation D a comfortable situation

Correct Answer: B

08/05/21

SOCIAL STUDIES

What made the European settlers set up almost all their colonies along the coastline of India?

A the potential of maritime trade B the attraction of tourist spots C to exploit the Indian coast for seafood exports D to avoid possible attacks from rulers in north India

Correct Answer: A

07/05/21

SCIENCE

If a mineral is defined as follows: Which of the following is a mineral?

A Coal B Kerosene C Glass D Diamond

06/05/21

MATHS

The bookmark shown below is a smaller sized version of a painting containing 3 vases. If the dimensions of the bookmark and the painting are in proportion, which of these could have been the dimensions of the painting?

A 1.9 m x 1.2 m B 1.8 m x 0.4 m C 2 m x 0.9 m D 2.4 m x 0.3 m

Correct Answer: B

05/05/21

SCIENCE

The structure shown here is called a greenhouse. Greenhouses have glass panels that let in light but keep heat from escaping. In which regions would greenhouses of this type be used to grow plants?

A Regions that are very cold B Regions that are very hot C Regions that are very humid D Regions that are very dry

Correct Answer: A

04/05/21

MATHS

CRenu is 4 years old and her sister Keya is 8 years old. Which of the following would be the correct way to find Keya's age when Renu is y years old?

A y2 B 2y C y + 4 D 4y

Correct Answer: C

03/05/21

ENGLISH

Choose the option that completes the given sentence correctly. The _________________ department was very busy rectifying the problem in the factory.

A maintainance B maintenance C maintanance D maintainence

Correct Answer: B

01/05/21

SOCIAL STUDIES

The sketch below depicts the life of a Mesolithic community. According to this, which of the following can NOT be said about this community?

A Fire had already been invented and people used it for cooking. B People spent time on creative pastimes like cave painting. C People used chariots to travel from one place to another. D People had started using coarse clothing made of animal skins.

Correct Answer: C

30/04/21

SCIENCE

Some animals eat only plants and are called primary consumers. Some animals eat other animals and are called secondary consumers. Which of these are BOTH primary and secondary consumers?

A Hawks B Corn C Mice D Lizards

Correct Answer: C

29/04/21

MATHS

In which of the following cases will the sum of p and q be greater than the product of p and q?

A when p and q are both negative numbers B when p and q both lie between 0 and 1 C when p and q both lie between 1 and 10 D it is not possible for any value of p and q.

Correct Answer: B

28/04/21

SCIENCE

Which of the FOOD CHAINS could be made from the given food web?

A Mice -->lizard -->bird --> moth B Corn --> bird --> mice --> hawk C Corn --> cricket --> lizard --> hawk D Moth --> cricket --> corn –> mice

Correct Answer: C

25/04/21

MATHS

What is the area of the shaded shape in the figure below?

A 7 cm2 B 14 cm2 C 28 cm2 D 70 cm2

Correct Answer: C

24/04/21

SOCIAL STUDIES

If a soft drink company is accused of making drinks that are harmful to health, what is likely to be the IMMEDIATE step taken by the government?

A imposing a fine on the company B closing down the company C collecting samples for investigation D taking the company over

Correct Answer: C

23/04/21

SCIENCE

The picture shows a parachutist falling at a steady speed. Which of the arrows represents the force of gravity on the parachutist?

A A B B C C D D

Correct Answer: C

20/04/21

MATHS

The points P, Q, R, S, T, U and V stand for seven numbers whose relative positions on the number line are shown. The numbers that the letters stand for are 6, 0, -12, -10, 10, -6 and -2 (not in any particular order). Which letter stands for -6?

A Q B R C S D T

19/04/21

ENGLISH

Choose the sentence in which the underlined word rhymes with 'great.'

A The terrible men heat their fingers before catching the worm. B The funny man walked with a dancing gait. C When the bully got angry, he beat the child hard. D I heard the man greet my mother loudly.

15/04/21

MATHS

If 1.225 x 1.55 = 1.89875, then which of the following numbers would 122.5 x 15.5 be closest to?

A 190 B 1900 C 18000 D 19000

14/04/21

SCIENCE

Which of these is UNLIKELY to result in a reduction in wildlife in a region?

A pollution in the region B deforestation in the region C a new factory in the forest D heavy monsoon rains

13/04/21

MATHS

The figure below shows a view of a long jump pit, take off line and pit-side indicator board at a long jump competition. The distance between the take off line and the nearer edge of the pit is 1 m. A jump is always measured from the TAKE OFF LINE. The cross on the pit marks the place where Anju lands after a jump. Assuming that she took off from the proper place, about how long was Anju's jump?

A 5.60 m B 5.3 m C 5.06 m D 5.03 m

10/04/21

SOCIAL STUDIES

The pictures here show various facets of the Brahmaputra river during its long course. Which one shows the Brahmaputra in Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh?

A B C D

09/04/21

SCIENCE

In a thermal power station coal is used to produce energy. Which of these shows the correct sequence of transformation of energy in a thermal power station?

A Mechanical -> Heat -> Electrical -> Chemical B Chemical -> Electrical -> Heat -> Mechanical C Heat -> Chemical -> Mechanical -> Electrical D Chemical -> Heat -> Mechanical -> Electrical

08/04/21

MATHS

In a cricket match, India had scored 104 runs (for the loss of 2 wickets) by the end of the 20th over. If they maintain the same run rate without losing any more wickets, what would be their final score at the end of 50 overs?

A 156 for 2 B 208 for 2 C 260 for 2 D 312 for 2

05/04/21

ENGLISH

Choose the grammatically correct sentence.

A He, asked had we eaten our food. B He asked, had we eaten our food. C He asked, if we eaten our food. D He asked if we had eaten our food.

03/04/21

SOCIAL STUDIES

Pandit Hari Prasad Chaurasia is well-known for which of the following musical instruments?

A flute B santoor C pakhawaj D sitar

Correct Answer: A

01/04/21

MATHS

Jatin has divided a circle into six identical parts as shown. How many of them should he colour if he wants to colour 331⁄3% of the circle?

A one B two C three D four

Correct Answer: C

31/03/21

SCIENCE

Which option correctly shows the function of the different types of teeth in Man?

A A B B C C D D

Correct Answer: D

30/03/21

MATHS

Mahima draws a triangle PQR obtuse angled at P. What COULD BE the sum of the degree measures of angle Q and angle R?

A 120o B 98o C 90o D 87o

Correct Answer: B

29/03/21

ENGLISH

Choose the grammatically correct sentence.

A The Principal declared, ''The school will work on the fourth Saturday of the month.'' B The Principal was declaring that, ''The school will work in the fourth Saturday of the month.'' C The Principal, declared, ''The school will work on the fourth Saturday.'' D The Principal declared,'' the school will work on the fourth Saturday of the month.''

Correct Answer: A

27/03/21

SOCIAL STUDIES

In recent years, a number of supermarkets have come up in Indian cities. These supermarkets are a major attraction for people to buy goods in comfortable airconditioned stores at affordable prices. How do these supermarkets manage to sell vegetables at prices similar to common vegetable markets or mandis?

A They import vegetables at very low prices from countries like China. B They buy vegetables in wholesale at low prices from farmers or vendors. C They acquire vegetables from world organisations like the FAO which supply food to developing countries. D The Government provides them special subsidies for selling vegetables in hygienic conditions.

Correct Answer: B

26/03/21

SCIENCE

In the representation of the circulatory system below, identify the artery that carries deoxygenated blood.

A A B B C C D D

Correct Answer: A

25/03/21

MATHS

In which of the following will the answer be a positive number?

A (-2) + (-3) + (-4) + (-5) B -30 - 40 + 50 C (-20) x (-30) x (-40) x (-50) D {frac(3/(-9))}

Correct Answer: C

24/03/21

SCIENCE

Mohsin and Ganesh carry out an experiment to study the effect of fertilizer use on the number of flowers produced in different plants. The results of their experiment are shown alongside: Which plant showed the highest increase and the highest percentage increase in number of flowers due to use of fertilizer?

A A B B C C D D

Correct Answer: B

23/03/21

MATHS

2 pencils are held in four different positions as shown below. In which position would the pencils be said to be parallel?

A B C D

Correct Answer: B

22/03/21

ENGLISH

Choose the sentence with the correct punctuation.

A As I, was firing at the tiger my nervous friend shook my arm. B As I was firing at the tiger, my nervous friend shook my arm. C As I was firing at, the tiger my nervous friend shook my arm. D As I was firing at the tiger, my nervous friend, shook my arm.

Correct Answer: B

20/03/21

SOCIAL STUDIES

What steps might the Government of an Indian state take to encourage the children of an economically backward rural area to attend school?

A convert some of the village houses to classrooms B pay a grant to all village parents to send their children to the nearby cities C announce interest free loans for their parents to start a business D announce a free mid-day meal scheme for primary school children

Correct Answer: D

19/03/21

SCIENCE

Most substances expand when heated. See the picture of a thermometer before and after being heated slightly. What happens to the mercury and the glass when heated?

A The mercury expands and the glass contracts. B The mercury expands; the glass neither expands nor contracts. C The mercury neither expands nor contracts; the glass contracts. D Both the mercury and the glass expand.

Correct Answer: D

18/03/21

MATHS

Which of the following is the same as 4 + 5n2?

A 9 x n x n B 4 + 5 x n x n C 4 + 5 + n x n D 4 + 5 x n x 2

Correct Answer: B

17/03/21

SCIENCE

Which of the following is responsible for blotting paper absorbing ink or water?

A Capillary action. B Surface tension. C Reverse osmosis. D Diffusion

Correct Answer: A

16/03/21

MATHS

In writing all the whole numbers from 1 to 100 (both included) once, which digit would you write the LEAST number of times?

A 0 B 1 C 5 D 9

Correct Answer: A

15/03/21

ENGLISH

Choose the option that best completes the sentence below. By the time the senior official arrived, the problem _____________.

A By the time the senior official arrived, the problem _____________. B had solved C has been solved D had already been solved

Correct Answer: D

13/03/21

SOCIAL STUDIES

While living in South Africa, Gandhiji once boarded a first class coach of a railway carriage. A white passenger also boarded the train and was upset to see a person of Indian origin in the same coach. He reported this to the railway official, who suggested that Gandhiji move to the van compartment. Gandhiji protested, but was pushed out of the first class coach with his luggage. This incident made Gandhiji very angry and he decided to fight for the rights of Indians living in South Africa. Which one of the following rights did he fight for?

A Equality of all human beings in dignity and rights. B The right to obtain a particular nationality. C The freedom to express one's thoughts freely. D The right of every adult human being to work for a living.

Correct Answer: A

12/03/21

SCIENCE

See the gear arrangement shown here. Gears P and Q can only rotate, they cannot shift or move. When gear P turns, gear Q will turn:

A in the same direction, at a slower speed B in the same direction, at a faster speed. C in a different direction, at a slower speed. D in a different direction, at a faster speed.

Correct Answer: C

11/03/21

MATHS

Which of the following measurements is most likely to be expressed in square metres?

A The capacity of a tank with a square base B The area of the surface of the moon C The distance between the opposite sides of a square field D The total surface of a room to be painted

Correct Answer: D

10/03/21

SCIENCE

In the arrangement shown, which of the following materials will make lime water turn milky when kept for a few days?

A Damp boiled rice B Dry wood pieces C Roasted peanuts D Charcoal

Correct Answer: A

09/03/21

MATHS

What number is 20 less than -25?

A -5 B 5 C 45 D -45

Correct Answer: D

08/03/21

ENGLISH

Choose the option that best completes the sentence below. This ticket __________ free access at our internet facility in our new cyber café.

A entitles you for B entitles you to C entitles you at D entitles you as

Correct Answer: B

05/03/21

SCIENCE

Which phenomenon of light is illustrated by the pair of boards shown here?

A Refraction B Lateral displacement C Dispersion D Lateral inversion

04/03/21

MATHS

Which of these circles is divided into sectors?

A B C D

Correct Answer: D

03/03/21

SCIENCE

On a warm day, Suraj put a glass of cold water on the table and measured its temperature after every 2 minutes using an accurate thermometer. He made the table given below but forgot to record one reading. The temperature at 10:24 is most likely to be

A 14.5 oC B 15.5 oC C 16 oC D 17 oC

Correct Answer: C

02/03/21

MATHS

Seventy crores seven lakhs seven hundred and seven is written as

A 70,07,00,707 B 70,70,00,707 C 7,07,07,007 D 7,07,00,707

Correct Answer: A

01/03/21

ENGLISH

Choose the word that best completes the sentence below. Washing machines and food mixers are useful household ___________.

A tools B instruments C appliances D services

Correct Answer: C

27/02/21

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

While watching a tribal dance festival, Anandi, a student of class 7, found the male dancers of the Bison Maria tribe from Chhattisgarh wearing typical bison head gear. She remembered seeing a seal showing a figure with similar headgear in her History textbook. What interpretation might she make relating these two?

A a possible link between tribal cultures across different Indian states B a possible link between the Mauryan period and present day rural life C a possible link between African and Indian tribes D a possible link between Harappan and present-day tribal culture

Correct Answer: D

26/02/21

Subject: SCIENCE

Renu has to fill a number of small bottles with juice quickly and with no spillage. Which of these arrangements should she use?

A B C D

Correct Answer: A

25/02/21

Subject: MATHS

PQRST is a regular pentagon. An ant starts from corner P and crawls around the pentagon along the border. On which side of the pentagon will the ant be when it has covered 5⁄8th of the total distance around the pentagon?

A QR B RS C ST D TP

Correct Answer: C

24/02/21

Subject: SCIENCE

This traffic sign is an indicator that the road ahead

A has a steep ascent. B leads to the tip of a mountain. C is curving towards the right. D allows only cars and motorised vehicles.

Correct Answer: A

23/02/21

Subject: MATHS

Whole numbers from 1 to 6 have to be written in the six empty boxes below: 6 should be between 2 and 5. 1 should be directly below 5 and directly to the left of 3. According to this, which number comes in the shaded box?

A 2 B 3 C 4 D 5

Correct Answer: A

22/02/21

Subject: ENGLISH

Choose the word that has a spelling MISTAKE.

A commandment B commendable C commitee D commodity

Correct Answer: C

20/02/21

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

Now-a-days, satellite images are used extensively to detect the formation and spread of a natural disaster on the earth's surface before it strikes human settlements. Which disaster is it?

A earthquake B drought C cyclone D war

Correct Answer: C

19/02/21

Subject: SCIENCE

Identify this instrument.

A Compass B Thermometer C Car tyre pressure indicator D Speedometer

Correct Answer: B

18/02/21

Subject: MATHS

The diagram below shows that there are 6 possible ways to choose 1 main dish, 1 fruit and 1 drink for breakfast out of 2 different main dishes, 1 fruit and 3 different drinks that are offered. How many possible choices would there be if there were 4 different main dishes, 3 different fruits and 4 drinks to choose from?

A 11 B 18 C 30 D 48

Correct Answer: D

17/02/21

Subject: SCIENCE

The graph alongside shows the frequency of occurrence of different letters of the English alphabet. Which of these is a valid conclusion we can make from this data?

A All the English vowels (A,E,I,O,U) occur more frequently than ANY consonant. B The word 'eat' is the most frequently occurring word in English. C Certain consonants like J, Q, X and Z occur extremely rarely in English. D The 3 most frequent letters account for over one-third of all letter occurrences.

Correct Answer: C

16/02/21

Subject: MATHS

Look at the figures below. In each figure, the number of dots and the number of small squares form a pattern. How many dots are needed to form 25 squares?

A 25 B 32 C 36 D 50

Correct Answer: C

15/02/21

Subject: ENGLISH

Choose the sentence that has a spelling MISTAKE.

A The occurrance of violence in Kashmir has shaken the people. B It did not occur to me to ask you first. C Traffic accidents are now occurring frequently in this area. D I cannot forget what occurred here yesterday.

Correct Answer: A

13/02/21

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

The cartoon shown here is portraying ____________________.

A an ad campaign of a soft drink company to market its product in India B the concern over reduction in groundwater level due to overuse by soft drink companies C the process of manufacturing a soft drink in the plant site of a multi-national company D a campaign by a soft drink company to show its concern for the environmental protection

Correct Answer: B

12/02/21

Subject: SCIENCE

Study this flowchart: Which of these could alphabet P be?

A Wood B wind energy C coal D Petrol

Correct Answer: C

11/02/21

Subject: ENGLISH

Radha has 2 ribbons of length 2.25 m and 1.8 m. She wants to cut each ribbon into smaller pieces in such a way that all the pieces are of equal length and both the ribbons are used up completely. Which of the following could be the length of the smaller pieces?

A 25 cm B 30 cm C 45 cm D 50 cm

Correct Answer: C

10/02/21

Subject: SCIENCE

What is the volume of water in the measuring cylinder?

A 70 ml B 75 ml C 74 ml D 72.5 ml