ASSET A QUESTION A DAY-CLASS VIII

04/02/26

Subject: SCIENCE

The figure shows a boy throwing a javelin. For a given javelin mass, the distance the javelin travels depends upon the force exerted by the boy's arm and the time for which it is exerted. The force exerted multiplied by the time for which it is exerted is called the impulse. Impulse = Force x time The greater the impulse, the greater is the distance to which the javelin will travel. Which of these would be the units of impulse?

A kg B kg.m.s2 C kg.m/s D Kg.m/ s2

03/02/26

Subject: MATHS

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

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

Correct Answer: B

02/02/26

Subject: ENGLISH

Select the word CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word. At the present time, many people have no jobs; there is a lot of additional labour.

A available B surplus C such D cheap

Correct Answer: B

31/01/26

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

Which of the following is an NGO?

A Tata Steel B Child Relief and You C World Health Organisation D All India Institute of Medical Sciences

Correct Answer: B

30/01/26

Subject: SCIENCE

The 'Flame Test' is used in the identification of certain metals. It is based on the observation that light emitted by any element gives a unique spectrum when passed through a spectroscope. When a salt of the metal is introduced into a Bunsen burner flame, the metallic ion produces characteristic colour in the flame. Some metals and the colours they produce are: White light can be considered the sum of RED, BLUE and GREEN coloured light. In other words, if all RED was absorbed from WHITE light, it would appear to be CYAN. That is: CYAN = GREEN + BLUE MAGENTA = RED + BLUE YELLOW = RED + GREEN The colour of the flame produced by sodium ion masks many other coloured flames. What would be the best filter to use in order to block the colour of sodium flame?

A Red B Yellow C Blue D Plane glass

Correct Answer: C

29/01/26

Subject: MATHS

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

A 90 B 1000 C 1800 D 3600

Correct Answer: D

28/01/26

Subject: SCIENCE

The 'Flame Test' is used in the identification of certain metals. It is based on the observation that light emitted by any element gives a unique spectrum when passed through a spectroscope. When a salt of the metal is introduced into a Bunsen burner flame, the metallic ion produces characteristic colour in the flame. Some metals and the colours they produce are: In a flame test, if a distinct blue green colour is observed which of the following chemicals could it be?

A Barium sulphate B Copper chloride C Strontium nitrate D Calcium carbonate

Correct Answer: B

27/01/26

Subject: MATHS

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

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

Correct Answer: B

26/01/26

Subject: ENGLISH

Choose the CORRECTLY spelt word which means 'disconnected'.

A dessociate B dissociat C disociate D dissociate

Correct Answer: D

24/01/26

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

Which of the following academic sources would contain information about the life of Amir Khusru and his time?

A Bhajjan, Samuel Victor, 1959, The Chishti Sufis of India, M.A. Thesis, Hartford Seminary B Si-Yu-Ki: Buddhist Records of the Western World: Translated from the Chinese of Hiuen Tsiang (AD. 62), New Delhi: Motilal Banarasidas 1994 C Vidya Dehejia et al, 2002, The Sensuous of the Sacred: Chola Bronzes from South India, University of Washington Press D K.V. Soundar Rajan, 1988, The Ellora Monoliths: Rashtrakuta Architecture in the Deccan, Delhi: Gyan Publishing House

Correct Answer: A

23/01/26

Subject: SCIENCE

Which of the following joints would allow rotational motion about MORE THAN one axis?

A B C D All of these

Correct Answer: A

22/01/26

Subject: MATHS

7.32 x 10-2 is nearly equal to

A -140 B 700 C 0.007 D 0.07

Correct Answer: D

21/01/26

Subject: SCIENCE

A hydro carbon C4H10 has a boiling point of 00 C. Assuming it is stable at 25oC, what would be its state at that temperature(all other conditions like pressure remaining the same)?

A Solid B Liquid C Gas D (Cannot predict without knowing the melting point)

Correct Answer: C

20/01/26

Subject: MATHS

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

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

Correct Answer : A

19/01/26

Subject: ENGLISH

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

A preirie B priarie C prairi D prairie

Correct Answer: D

17/01/26

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

Which of the following food types represents a blend of Indian and Persian cuisines?

A Udupi B Mughlai C Assamese D Goan

Correct Answer: B

16/01/26

Subject: SCIENCE

Five friends, Lata, Mala, Shaila, Rohit and Ali each tried out two of the five different brands of batteries to check which brand lasted the longest. The data collected is shown below. If they had to choose the brand with the longest expected life based on the above experiments, they should choose _________.

A Brand P B Brand Q C Brand R D Brand T

Correct Answer: B

15/01/26

Subject: MATHS

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

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

Correct Answer: C

14/01/26

Subject: SCIENCE

A patient with cancer of the food pipe, cannot eat and swallow. So to feed him, a tube is inserted directly into his stomach. Properly mashed food is now given to the patient directly through the pipe. Now that the food is going directly to the stomach instead of through the food pipe, which of these is likely to happen?

A water will not be absorbed B the kidney will stop working C carbohydrates will not be digested D (no major problem will arise)

10/01/26

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

Which of these lists contains countries which are ALL a part of the United Nation's 'World Food Programme' (WFP)?

A Mexico, Ethiopia, South Africa B Somalia, Sudan, Ethiopia C Egypt, South Africa, Hungary D South Africa, Sudan, Canada

09/01/26

Subject: SCIENCE

Raju has two batteries. One is a 9V battery and the other one is a regular 1.5V pencil cell. Each battery has a + and - noted on it as shown. How can Raju connect the two batteries together in a simple circuit?

A B C D It is not possible to connect two dissimilar batteries like these.

Correct Answer: C

08/01/26

Subject: MATHS

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

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

Correct Answer: C

07/01/26

Subject: SCIENCE

A fine copper gauze is taken and placed about half a centimeter above a Bunsen Burner. When the gas is switched on and lighted above the gauze, the flame burns only above the copper gauze as shown in the figure. This demonstrates that:

A Copper is a very good conductor of heat. B Copper is a very poor conductor of heat. C The wire gauze blocks the flow of oxygen. D The wire gauze blocks the flow of the gas.

Correct Answer: A

31/12/25

Subject: SCIENCE

A gear is a toothed wheel used to transmit rotary motion. In the figure shown of farm equipment, for example, the smallest gear is turned by the engine, and it in turn makes the middle gear rotate, which makes the largest gear rotate. The largest gear (not fully visible) has 32 teeth. If the smallest gear completes one turn every minute, how much time will the largest wheel take to complete one full turn?

A about 30 seconds B 1 minute C about 1.5 minutes D about 2.5 minutes

30/12/25

Subject: MATHS

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

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

Correct Answer: A

29/12/25

Subject: ENGLISH

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

A ordinary B common C medium D moderate

Correct Answer: B

27/12/25

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

Which of these is an Imperial Roman coin belonging to the 1st century BC?

A B C D

Correct Answer: B

26/12/25

Subject: SCIENCE

A hydrometer is an instrument used to measure the density of liquids. Its markings are not linear. A hydrometer, whose markings have got erased, is placed in three vessels containing petrol (density 750 g/cc), water (density 1000 g/cc) and glycerine (density 1250 g/cc). Which of these could be the correct markings on the hydrometer?

A B C D

Correct Answer:

25/12/25

Subject: MATHS

Which of the following can NOT be used to measure the capacity of a container?

A dm3 B litre C cm2 D ml

Correct Answer: C

24/12/25

Subject: SCIENCE

Study the figure and steps involved in the working of a cycle pump. These steps are NOT in the correct sequence. 1. Air from the outside passes through the inner valve 2. Push the handle down and the inner valve is closed 3. Pull up the handle and the inner valve is opened 4. Piston forces the air out of the outer valve 5. Air fills the space between the piston and the outer valve The correct sequence of steps is:

A 3, 1, 5, 2, 4 B 1, 5, 3, 4, 2 C 1, 3, 2, 5, 4 D 4, 5, 1, 3, 2

Correct Answer: A

23/12/25

Subject: MATHS

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

A 770 B 830 C 970 D 1030

Correct Answer: C

22/12/25

Subject: ENGLISH

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

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

Correct Answer: B

20/12/25

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

Which of the following forest types are likely to be found in the Saurashtra region of Gujarat?

A Alpine forest B Monsoon rain forest C Dry deciduous forest D Mangrove forest

Correct Answer: C

19/12/25

Subject: SCIENCE

Crude oil is usually not used as a fuel. Which among these is NOT a reason for this?

A Crude oil is a resource from which many other fuels can be extracted. B Naphtha, got from crude oil, is a raw material for many important chemicals. C Crude oil is a non renewable resource and thus has to be conserved. D Crude oil does not burn completely and produces a very smoky flame.

Correct Answer: C

18/12/25

Subject: MATHS

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

A B C D

Correct Answer: A

17/12/25

Subject: SCIENCE

Normal rain water has a pH of 5.6. Fishes and other aquatic animals die when the water becomes more acidic. Which of these gases is likely to make rain water more acidic?

A Ozone B Sulphur dioxide C Nitrogen D Hydrogen peroxide

Correct Answer: B

16/12/25

Subject: MATHS

Any number that can be written in the form x⁄y (where x, y are integers and y ≠ 0) is a rational number. Which of the following is NOT a rational number?

A 2.353535…. B -1⁄4 C 3⁄0 D 7

Correct Answer: C

15/12/25

Subject: ENGLISH

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

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

Correct Answer: D

13/12/25

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

The cartoon shown here is related to a natural disaster. Which one?

A Tsunami B Cyclone C Flood D Cloud burst

Correct Answer: A

12/12/25

Subject: SCIENCE

The diagram shows the mass and dimensions of three cuboids. Which one of the following statements is TRUE?

A The blocks all have the same density B Blocks 2 and 3 are twice as dense as Block 1. C Block 1 is one-third as dense as Block 3 D All three blocks have different densities

Correct Answer: B

11/12/25

Subject: MATHS

A carpenter has a wooden plank that is 1 m long, 12 cm wide and 4 cm thick. The LENGTH : WIDTH : THICKNESS ratio of the plank is

A 1:12:4 B 1:3:1 C 25:3:1 D 25:12:1

Correct Answer: C

10/12/25

Subject: SCIENCE

In the figure given, compared to wave P, wave Q would be _________

A louder B softer (less sound) C of higher pitch D of lower pitch

Correct Answer: D

09/12/25

Subject: MATHS

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

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

Correct Answer: D

08/12/25

Subject: ENGLISH

Which of these sentences in direct speech is punctuated correctly?

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

Correct Answer: C

06/12/25

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

Debasish wants to apply for a loan to UTI bank for house construction. He is asked by the bank authority to submit a document showing PROOF OF IDENTITY. Which of these documents can Debasish produce for this?

A latest electricity bill B latest salary slip C his passport D the UTI bank cheque book

Correct Answer: C

05/12/25

Subject: SCIENCE

BIOLOGICAL CONTROL is term used to describe the use of living organisms, such as predators, parasitoids, and pathogens, to control pest insects, weeds or diseases. An example of biological control is using ______________________.

A a cat to kill mice at home B pesticides to kill insects C medicine to poison food of the pest D scarecrows to scare away birds

Correct Answer: A

04/12/25

Subject: MATHS

Which of the following could be 110%?

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

Correct Answer: B

03/12/25

Subject: SCIENCE

If you took all of the atoms out of a chair, what would be left?

A The chair would still be there, but it would weigh less. B The chair would be exactly the same as before. C There would be nothing left of the chair. D A pool of liquid would be left in place of the chair.

Correct Answer: C

02/12/25

Subject: MATHS

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

A -450 B -460 C -410 D 460

Correct Answer: C

01/12/25

Subject: ENGLISH

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

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

Correct Answer: C

29/11/25

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

The map shown below is a route starting from Chennai to attract foreign tourists to visit ______

A Buddhist Pilgrimage sites of India B Rajput Heritage sites of India C Jain Pilgrimage sites of India D Islamic Heritage sites of India

Correct Answer: A

28/11/25

Subject: SCIENCE

Four students, P, Q, R and S are standing in front of a mirror facing it. Their positions, as seen from the top, are shown below. Which of these students can see Q as well as Q's reflection in the mirror?

A only P B only R and S C only R D only S

Correct Answer: B

24/11/25

Subject: ENGLISH

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

A luminecent B lumeniscent C luminicent D luminescent

22/11/25

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

The illustration shown below is based on an artists's perception of a recent rail accident in Bihar. Observe the illustration and read the text carefully. According to this, who was primarily responsible for the accident?

A the engineers of the British East India Company B the engineers of modern Indian Railways C the construction workers D the train driver

Correct Answer: B

21/11/25

Subject: SCIENCE

Three identical balls are taken at three different places P, Q and R on the earth as shown in the diagram. When the balls are dropped, gravity makes them fall. Which of the following diagrams best shows the directions in which the balls will fall at P, Q and R?

A B C D

Correct Answer: C

20/11/25

Subject: MATHS

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

A 18 B 10 C 9 D 6

Correct Answer: A

19/11/25

Subject: SCIENCE

Study the simple circuit shown here. A compass is placed near the circuit as shown. Which of these statements is TRUE?

A If the battery terminals are connected the other way, the compass needle will deflect in the other direction. B The bulb will light up only when the battery terminals are connected in one particular way, not the other. C There can be situations when the compass needle may deflect, but the bulb does not light up or vice versa. D The extent of deflection of the compass needle will change if it moved along the wire from battery to bulb

Correct Answer: A

18/11/25

Subject: MATHS

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

A 4 B 5 C 7 D 10

Correct Answer: C

17/11/25

Subject: ENGLISH

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

A read B take C write D do

Correct Answer: B

17/11/25

Subject: ENGLISH

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

A read B take C write D do

Correct Answer: B

15/11/25

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

One of India's well-known Project Tiger Sanctuaries is the Sariska Tiger Reserve. In recent years, there is a dwindling of animal population at Sariska mainly due to the interference of local farmers. What is the main cause of farmers' interference?

A the farmers belief in rise of agricultural production if they sacrifice a wild animal B the loss of crops due to frequent raids by wild animals and preying on cattle by tigers C the demand for animal skins to make high quality woolen garments to sell to tourists D to carry forward the legacy of animal hunting by the Maharajas during the British Raj

Correct Answer: B

14/11/25

Subject: SCIENCE

What is the MAIN advantage of having two ears rather than only one to hear with?

A The clarity of the sound heard increases with two ears. B The second ear is a backup in case the first ear fails C The direction of sounds can be judged with two ears. D The symmetry of the human face is maintained.

Correct Answer: C

13/11/25

Subject: MATHS

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

A 1350 B 1400 C 1450 D 1500

Correct Answer: A

12/11/25

Subject: SCIENCE

We know that all matter consists of molecules. When a gas is compressed, what happens to its molecules?

A Nothing happens to the molecules, their arrangement or their movement. B Each of the molecules gets compressed by about the same amount. C Nothing happens to the molecules, but the space between them reduces. D Nothing happens to the molecules or their arrangement, but they start moving faster.

Correct Answer: C

11/11/25

Subject: MATHS

Ginny has a set of 6 small cubes of the same size with designs painted on the faces. No two faces (among ALL 6 cubes) have the same design. Ginny wants to stick all 6 cubes together so that the maximum number of different designs are visible from outside. Which of the solids shown below should she form?

A B C D

Correct Answer: C

10/11/25

Subject: ENGLISH

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

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

10/11/25

Subject: ENGLISH

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

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

Correct Answer: C

08/11/25

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

The global presence of Tata Steel of India is depicted in the map given below. Which of the following is TRUE about Tata Steel with relation to the map?

A Tata Steel has established steel plants all across Asia and Africa. B Tata Steel recently acquired a steel plant in America. C Tata Steel has customers in Asia, Africa, Europe and North America. D Bangladesh is the main centre of raw material extraction for Tata Steel.

Correct Answer: C

07/11/25

Subject: SCIENCE

Corn is used as food and also as fodder for animals. In recent years, however, corn bushels are being used to produce Ethanol, an important fuel. Which of these correctly compares the use of corn as FUEL and FOOD?

A B C D

Correct Answer: A

06/11/25

Subject: MATHS

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

A 3 B 5 C 6 D 21

Correct Answer: B

05/11/25

Subject: SCIENCE

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

A dry region B jungle C large lake D Plateau

Correct Answer: A

04/11/25

Subject: MATHS

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

A 600 B 450 C 300 D 150

Correct Answer: C

03/11/25

Subject: ENGLISH

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

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

Correct Answer: D

01/11/25

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

One of India's evolving neo-classical dance forms is Satriya, which has its origin in the island of Majuli in the middle of Brahamaputra River in Assam. The name Satriya is derived from Satra, a monastic institution of the Vaishnava sect. It is likely that the Satriya dance is based on events in the life of:

A Lord Buddha B An Ahom King C Lord Krishna D Lord Shiva

Correct Answer: C

31/10/25

Subject: SCIENCE

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

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

Correct Answer: A

30/10/25

Subject: MATHS

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

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

Correct Answer: C

29/10/25

Subject: SCIENCE

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

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

Correct Answer: C

28/10/25

Subject: MATHS

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

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

Correct Answer: A

27/10/25

Subject: ENGLISH

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

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

Correct Answer: A

25/10/25

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

One of the most severe famines of the 20th century was the Bengal famine of 1943 in which over five million people died. Prof. Amartya Sen, who was awarded a Nobel Prize for his studies of the Bengal famine, found that the pressure of war and the inability of the British to provide enough relief were the two main causes of the famine. Which waris being referred to?

A Sepoy Mutiny B World War I C World War II D Bengal Partition

Correct Answer: C

24/10/25

Subject: SCIENCE

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

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

Correct Answer: B

23/10/25

Subject: MATHS

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

A 2000 B 20 C 10 D 2

Correct Answer: D

22/10/25

Subject: SCIENCE

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

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

Correct Answer: B

21/10/25

Subject: MATHS

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

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

Correct Answer: B

20/10/25

Subject: ENGLISH

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

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

Correct Answer: A

18/10/25

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

The picture shown below represents a disaster management initiative. Which of the following is the disaster depicted in the picture?

A Earthquake B Flood C Fire D Cyclone

Correct Answer: D

17/10/25

Subject: SCIENCE

June 21/22 of any year is ________________

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

Correct Answer: B

16/10/25

Subject: MATHS

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

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

Correct Answer: C

16/10/25

Subject: MATHS

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

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

Correct Answer: C

15/10/25

Subject: SCIENCE

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

A An acid B A base C Salt solution D Distilled water0

Correct Answer: A

14/10/25

Subject: MATHS

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

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

Correct Answer: A

13/10/25

Subject: ENGLISH

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

A sand B apple C cucumber D coconut

Correct Answer: C

11/10/25

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

Correct Answer: A

10/10/25

Subject: SCIENCE

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

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

Correct Answer: B

09/10/25

Subject: MATHS

25% of n = 50 % of

A n⁄2 B n C 2n D 25n

Correct Answer: A

08/10/25

Subject: SCIENCE

If a car travelling uphill has trouble climbing up the slope, what should the driver do?

A Press the accelerator B Stop the car and start again C Shift to a lower gear D Shift to a higher gear

Correct Answer: C

07/10/25

Subject: MATHS

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

A 0 B 2 C 3 D 8

Correct Answer: C

06/10/25

Subject: ENGLISH

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

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

Correct Answer: D

04/10/25

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

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

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

Correct Answer: C

03/10/25

Subject: SCIENCE

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

A B C D

Correct Answer: D

02/10/25

Subject: MATHS

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

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

Correct Answer: B

01/10/25

Subject: SCIENCE

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

A Mouth B Tongue C Heart D Brain

Correct Answer: D

30/09/25

Subject: MATHS

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

A -1⁄5 B 1⁄4 C -8⁄7 D -7⁄3

Correct Answer: D

26/09/25

Subject: SCIENCE

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

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

25/09/25

Subject: MATHS

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

A 400 B 700 C 800 D 1000

Correct Answer: C

24/09/25

Subject: SCIENCE

Almost all sour fruits contain:

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

Correct Answer: C

23/09/25

Subject: MATHS

If a number is decreased by 20%, it becomes

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

Correct Answer : A

22/09/25

Subject: ENGLISH

Choose the sentence which is grammatically correct.

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

Correct Answer: C

20/09/25

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

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

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

Correct Answer: B

19/09/25

Subject: MATHS

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

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

Correct Answer: C

18/09/25

Subject: MATHS

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

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

Correct Answer: C

17/09/25

Subject: SCIENCE

What are recorded observations in an experiment called?

A Apparatus B Data C Variables D Hypotheses

Correct Answer:

16/09/25

Subject: MATHS

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

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

Correct Answer: B

15/09/25

Subject: ENGLISH

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

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

Correct Answer: B

12/09/25

Subject: SCIENCE

Ethanol has a chemical formula C2H5OH and sugar has a chemical formula C6H12O6. The individual components in both the substances are carbon, hydrogen and oxygen. Yet, they are two different compounds. What is the reason for this?

A They are different physical forms of the same substance. B One of them is actually a mixture. C One is liquid and the other is a solid. D The individual components combine in a different ratio.

11/09/25

Subject: MATHS

24 + 32 is equal to

A 14 B 17 C 24 D 25

Correct Answer: D

14/08/25

Subject: MATHS

A club offers monthly membership for various games. The following graph shows the number of members for Badminton and Swimming in the club during the period April to September 2001. During which period is the rate of increase in membership for Swimming MORE than that in Badminton?

A April - May B May - June C June - July D August – September

13/08/25

Subject: SCIENCE

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

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

Correct Answer: B

12/08/25

Subject: MATHS

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

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

Correct Answer : C

11/08/25

Subject: ENGLISH

Imagine you are looking through a series of volumes of an encyclopaedia which contain subjects listed alphabetically. Which of the following are likely to appear in the volume which contains the subjects 'Kimono' to 'Loris'?

A Kuala Lumpur B Lunar C Keratin D Lotto

Correct Answer: A

10/08/25

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

Mughals introduced a style of gardens characterized by a rectilinear layout and features like pools and fountains. Which of the following is a Mughal style garden?

A B C D

Correct Answer : B

09/08/25

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

Mughals introduced a style of gardens characterized by a rectilinear layout and features like pools and fountains. Which of the following is a Mughal style garden?

A When an animal hibernates, it stops breathing. B Birds fly to warmer areas when they hibernate. C During hibernation, animals use less energy than when active. D When an animal hibernates, its body temperature rises.

Correct Answer: C

08/08/25

Subject: SCIENCE

Which of these statements about HIBERNATION is CORRECT?

A When an animal hibernates, it stops breathing. B Birds fly to warmer areas when they hibernate. C During hibernation, animals use less energy than when active. D When an animal hibernates, its body temperature rises.

Correct Answer: C

07/08/25

Subject: MATHS

Convert 3.33% into a fraction.

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

Correct Answer: D

06/08/25

Subject: SCIENCE

Four identical tin cans filled with sand were painted BLACK, RED, PINK and WHITE respectively. They were kept in the sunlight and their temperatures recorded every two minutes for 30 minutes. The graph given below shows the temperature of the tin cans. Based on the above graph, which of these observations is CORRECT?

A All the cans finally reach about the same temperature. B In all the cans, the temperature rises sharply initially but then stabilises. C The white coloured can absorbs the maximum amount of heat. D The darker its colour, the longer it takes the can to heat up.

Correct Answer: B

05/08/25

Subject: MATHS

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

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

Correct Answer: C

04/08/25

Subject: ENGLISH

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

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

01/08/25

Subject: SCIENCE

Which of these represent the correct direction after light passes through a pentagonal slab as shown?

A B C D

31/07/25

Subject: MATHS

Which of the following will have 20 diagonals if the number of diagonals of an 'n' sided polygon is n(n - 3)⁄2? What can he conclude from this?

A B C D

Correct Answer: D

30/07/25

Subject: SCIENCE

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

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

Correct Answer: B

29/07/25

Subject: MATHS

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

A Sukhia B Babu C Ram D None of them

Correct Answer: B

28/07/25

Subject: ENGLISH

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

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

Correct Answer: C

26/07/25

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

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

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

Correct Answer: C

25/07/25

Subject: SCIENCE

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

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

24/07/25

Subject: MATHS

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

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

23/07/25

Subject: SCIENCE

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

A B C D

22/07/25

Subject: MATHS

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

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

21/07/25

Subject: ENGLISH

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

A acomodation B accommodation C accomodation D ackomodation

04/06/25

Subject: SCIENCE

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

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

03/06/25

Subject: MATHS

Which of these is likely to be 5.5 METRES tall?

A a tiger B a man C a gorilla D a giraffe

Correct Answer: D

02/06/25

Subject: ENGLISH

Choose the sentence which is grammatically correct.

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

Correct Answer: C

31/05/25

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

One of the most successful stories of wildlife conservation in India is that of the Indian Rhino, which almost went extinct at the beginning of the 20th century. Today there are about 1700 rhinos in the Kaziranga National Park in Assam! Which of the following was probably a critical step in this conservation plan?

A controlling floods in the Brahmaputra B growing more grass on the Brahamaputra basin C controlling mass poaching at Kaziranga D bringing more tourists to Kaziranga

30/05/25

Subject: SCIENCE

Which of these screws would be the easiest to drive into a piece of wood?

A B C D All would be equally easy to drive in.

Correct Answer: C

29/05/25

Subject: MATHS

(xy)2 × (xy)2 is equal to

A 2xy2 B x2y2 C x2y4 D x4y4

Correct Answer: D

28/05/25

Subject: SCIENCE

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

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

Correct Answer: B

27/05/25

Subject: MATHS

x is an integer and 5 - x > 15. The largest possible value that x can take is

A 10 B -10 C -11 D 15

Correct Answer: C

26/05/25

Subject: ENGLISH

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

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

Correct Answer: B

24/05/25

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

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

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

Correct Answer: C

23/05/25

Subject: SCIENCE

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

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

Correct Answer: B

22/05/25

Subject: MATHS

The square of a 2 digit number has

A 2 digits B 3 digits C 3 or 4 digits D 4 or 5 digits

Correct Answer: C

21/05/25

Subject: SCIENCE

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

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

Correct Answer: C

20/05/25

Subject: MATHS

Mr. Shah, an industrialist, is estimated to have assets worth Rs. 5.2 crores. Which of these could be the actual value of his assets?

A Rs. 52,07,900 B Rs. 50,29,790 C 5,02,56,770 D Rs. 5,23,45,990

Correct Answer: D

19/05/25

Subject: ENGLISH

Choose the option that completes the given sentence meaningfully. The poor boxer was knocked ___________ by Big Joe.

A conscious B unaware C senseless D sensitive

17/05/25

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

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

A January B October C March D December

Correct Answer: C

16/05/25

Subject: SCIENCE

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

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

Correct Answer: D

15/05/25

Subject: MATHS

A 5 B 10 C 15 D 25

Correct Answer: A

14/05/25

Subject: SCIENCE

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

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

Correct Answer: C

13/05/25

Subject: MATHS

Numbers are to be filled in the following table in such a way that each row and each of the three 3×3 boxes contains EVERY DIGIT from 1 to 9. Which of the following numbers should be filled in the shaded square?

A 2 B 4 C 5 D 9

Correct Answer: D

09/05/25

Subject: SCIENCE

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

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

08/05/25

Subject: MATHS

Scientific notation is a very convenient way to write large or small numbers and do calculations with them. For example, the Earth's mass is about 5,973,600,000,000,000,000,000,000 kg. In scientific notation, this is written 5.9736 × 1024 kg. Which of these is the correct scientific notation for the distance between the earth and the moon which is around 384400 km?

A 3.844 × 103 km B 3.844 × 105 km C 3.84400 × 106 km D 3.84400 × 1024 km

Correct Answer: B

07/05/25

Subject: SCIENCE

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

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

Correct Answer: B

06/05/25

Subject: MATHS

ABCD is a trapezium with AB ll DC. Which of the following pairs of angles must NECESSARILY be equal?

A Angle 1 and angle 2 B Angle 2 and angle 3 C Angle 4 and angle 5 D Angle 5 and angle 3

Correct Answer: D

05/05/25

Subject: ENGLISH

Choose the option that completes the given sentence meaningfully. The world would be a happier place ____________ people were not so selfish.

A if only B provided that C supposing D although

Correct Answer: A

03/05/25

Subject: SOCIAL STUDIES

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

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

Correct Answer: B

04/05/25

Subject: SCIENCE

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

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

Correct Answer : B

01/05/25

Subject: MATHS

A palindrome is a word, a phrase or number which reads the same forward and backward. Given here are some palindrome numbers : 2882, 12321, 45754, 156651 In which of the following cases will a palindrome number be DEFINITELY divisible by 11?

A when it has an even number of digits B when it has an odd number of digits C