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15 questions picked from past FDA papers. Every question has the correct answer and a short explanation. Each page is printed in Kannada, followed by the same questions in English.
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FDA previous year questions with answers
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The simple interest occurred on an amount of ₹4000 at the end of two years is ₹800. What would be the compound interest occurred on the same amount at the same rate in the same period?
From: KEA FDA 2026 Paper 1
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Answer: A. ₹840
SI=800, P=4000, T=2. Rate=800×100/(4000×2)=10%. CI: Year1=400, Year2=4400×10%=440. CI=400+440=₹840.
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There are some cows and ducks. The total number of legs is equal to 14 more than twice the number of heads. The number of cows is
From: KEA 2026 HK General 2
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Answer: C. 7
Let the number of cows be c and ducks be d. Cows have four legs and ducks two, so the total legs are 4c plus 2d, and the total heads are c plus d. The condition gives 4c plus 2d equal to 2 times the quantity c plus d, plus 14. Expanding the right side gives 2c plus 2d plus 14, so 4c equals 2c plus 14, which means 2c is 14 and c is 7. The number of ducks cannot be determined and is not needed.
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Nageena is taller than Pushpa but shorter than Manisha. Reena is taller than Namita but shorter than Pushpa. Who is tallest?
From: FDA 2019
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Answer: C. Manisha
Height order: Manisha > Nageena > Pushpa > Reena > Namita. Manisha is tallest.
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In which state is Sriharikota, the satellite launching station, located?
From: KRIDIL FDA 2023
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Answer: B. Andhra Pradesh
Satish Dhawan Space Centre at Sriharikota is located in Andhra Pradesh.
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Penicillin prevents bacterial growth by _____.
From: FDA 2021
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Answer: D. It inhibits cell wall synthesis
Penicillin inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis. It prevents the cross-linking of peptidoglycan chains, which are essential components of bacterial cell walls, leading to cell death.
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Reorganization of states of the Indian Union or alteration of their boundaries can be done by:
From: FDA 2018 - Paper 1
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Answer: B. Parliament through ordinary legislative process with simple majority
According to Article 3 of the Indian Constitution, Parliament can reorganize states or alter their boundaries through ordinary legislative process with simple majority. The President must refer the bill to the concerned state legislature for their views, but their consent is not binding. This gives Parliament significant power in state reorganization matters.
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Name the Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways who inaugurated new projects worth Rs.1500 crore to mark Golden Jubilee celebrations of the New Mangalore Port Trust (NMPT) in November 2025.
From: KEA FDA 2026 Paper 1
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Answer: B. Sarbananda Sonowal
Sarbananda Sonowal was the Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways who inaugurated projects worth ₹1500 crore during the NMPT Golden Jubilee celebrations in November 2025.
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According to Karnataka Gram Swaraj and Panchayat Raj Act - 1993, subject to the general or special orders of the Government, which authority has the power to declare any area comprising a village, or group of villages as Panchayat area?
From: KEA 2026 HK General 2
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Answer: D. Deputy Commissioner
The power rests with the Deputy Commissioner of the district. Subject to the general or special orders of the Government, the Deputy Commissioner may by notification declare any area comprising a village or a group of villages to be a panchayat area, and may likewise alter the limits of or cancel such a declaration, having regard to the population of the area.
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Device used to detect objects submerged in the sea
From: FDA 2019
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Answer: A. Sonar
SONAR (Sound Navigation Ranging) uses sound waves to detect underwater objects.
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A person facing west turns 45° clockwise, then 180° clockwise, then 270° anticlockwise. Which direction is he facing now?
From: KRIDIL FDA 2023
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Answer: B. South-West
Facing West: +45° clockwise → North-West; +180° clockwise → South-East; then 270° anticlockwise → South-West. Net rotation = +45 +180 −270 = −45° from West = South-West.
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Which hormone is detected in urine for pregnancy testing?
From: FDA 2021
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Answer: A. Human Chorionic Gonadotropin
Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG) is detected in urine for pregnancy testing. This hormone is produced by the placenta shortly after implantation and is the basis for home pregnancy tests.
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To commemorate victory over which province did Akbar build the 'Buland Darwaza' at Fatehpur Sikri?
From: FDA 2018 - Paper 1
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Answer: A. Gujarat
The Buland Darwaza (Victory Gate) at Fatehpur Sikri was built by Mughal Emperor Akbar in 1601 to commemorate his victory over Gujarat in 1573. The gate is 54 meters high and is one of the highest gateways in the world. It stands as a magnificent example of Mughal architecture and symbolizes Akbar's military prowess and architectural vision.
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In how many different ways can the letters of the word 'TRANSPIRATION' be arranged so that the vowels always come together?
From: KEA FDA 2026 Paper 1
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Answer: B. 1360800
13 letters, 5 vowels(A,I,A,I,O), 8 consonants(T,R,N,S,P,R,T,N). Vowels as unit: 9!/(2!2!2!)×5!/(2!2!)=45360×30=1360800.
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P, Q and R can complete a job in 8 days. If Q does half what P and R together do in 1 day, then in how many days can Q alone do the half work?
From: KEA 2026 HK General 2
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Answer: B. 12
Let the one day work of P and R together be x. Then Q's one day work is x by 2, and the three together do x plus x by 2, which is three x by 2. Since all three finish the job in 8 days, three x by 2 equals one eighth, giving x equal to one twelfth. So Q alone does one twenty fourth of the work in a day and would need 24 days for the whole job, and therefore 12 days for half the work.
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The organism involved in commercial fermentation of citric acid from sugar
From: FDA 2019
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Answer: D. Aspergillus
Aspergillus niger is used commercially for citric acid production from sugar.
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- FDA 2018 - Paper 1
- FDA 2019
- FDA 2021
- KEA 2026 HK General 2
- KEA FDA 2026 Paper 1
- KRIDIL FDA 2023
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