NMMS Study Guide 2026
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NMMS exam key facts
📋 NMMS Exam Format at a Glance
📚 NMMS Topics to Study (15)
✍️ Sample NMMS Questions & Answers
1. Which period in Indian history is called the 'Golden Age of India'?
The Gupta period (4th–6th century CE) is called the Golden Age of India due to remarkable achievements in science, mathematics, literature, and art.
2. Buddhism was founded by Siddhartha Gautama, who attained enlightenment at:
Siddhartha Gautama attained enlightenment under the Bodhi tree at Bodh Gaya in Bihar, after which he became the Buddha.
3. Which of the following statements accurately describes a key difference between a virus and a bacterium?
Bacteria are single-celled organisms with a complete cellular structure, including a cell wall, cell membrane, and cytoplasm with ribosomes. Viruses are much simpler and are not considered cells; they consist of genetic material (DNA or RNA) enclosed in a protein coat and can only replicate by infecting a living host cell. Bacteria are unicellular, not multicellular. Bacteria can reproduce on their own, while viruses require a host. Bacterial diseases include typhoid, while viruses cause the common cold.
4. What criteria are considered for selecting students for the National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship (NMMSS)?
The primary selection criterion for NMMSS is family income and economic status.
5. Which of the following non-metals is essential for the process of respiration and is also used in combustion?
Oxygen is a non-metal that is vital for aerobic respiration in most living organisms. It is also a key reactant in combustion (burning) processes. While nitrogen is abundant in the air and carbon is the basis of life, oxygen is directly involved in both respiration and combustion.
6. How are students selected for the National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship (NMMSS) based on academic criteria?
Academic performance is one of the criteria considered for NMMSS selection.
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