AI Question Generation
Learn how to use AI to automatically generate high-quality questions from topics or PDF documents.
Overview
Testify's AI Question Generation uses advanced language models to create questions automatically, saving you hours of manual work.
Benefits
- ⚡ Save Time - Generate 50 questions in minutes instead of hours
- 🎯 Quality Questions - AI creates well-structured, curriculum-aligned questions
- 📚 Multiple Types - MCQ, Subjective, True/False, and more
- 🌍 Multilingual - Generate in English, Hindi, Bengali, and other languages
- ✏️ Editable - Review and modify before saving
Methods of AI Generation
1. Generate from Topic
Create questions by simply entering a topic or concept.
How to Use
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Open AI Generator
- Click "AI Tools" → "Generate Questions"
- Or click "AI Generate" in Question Bank
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Enter Topic Details
Subject: Physics
Chapter: Motion
Topic: Newton's Laws of Motion -
Configure Settings
- Number of Questions: 5, 10, 20, 50
- Question Type: MCQ, Subjective, Mixed
- Difficulty: Easy, Medium, Hard, Mixed
- Language: English, Hindi, Bengali
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Generate
- Click "Generate Questions"
- AI creates questions in 10-30 seconds
- Preview generated questions
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Review & Edit
- Check each question for accuracy
- Edit content if needed
- Modify options or answers
- Add solutions
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Save to Question Bank
- Select questions to keep
- Assign taxonomy (board, subject, chapter)
- Click "Save Selected"
Example Output
Input:
Topic: Photosynthesis
Type: MCQ
Difficulty: Medium
Count: 3
Generated Questions:
Q1: What is the primary pigment involved in photosynthesis?
- A) Chlorophyll
- B) Carotene
- C) Xanthophyll
- D) Anthocyanin
Correct Answer: A
Q2: In which part of the plant cell does photosynthesis occur?
- A) Mitochondria
- B) Chloroplast
- C) Nucleus
- D) Ribosome
Correct Answer: B
Q3: What are the main products of photosynthesis?
- A) Oxygen and Carbon dioxide
- B) Glucose and Oxygen
- C) Water and Glucose
- D) Carbon dioxide and Water
Correct Answer: B
2. Generate from PDF
Upload textbook chapters, notes, or study materials and AI extracts key concepts to create questions.
How to Use
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Upload PDF
- Click "AI Tools" → "Generate from PDF"
- Select PDF file (max 50 MB)
- Supported: Textbooks, notes, articles
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AI Analyzes Content
- AI reads and understands the PDF
- Identifies key concepts and topics
- Extracts important information
- Processing time: 1-5 minutes
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Configure Generation
- Number of Questions: Based on content length
- Question Type: MCQ, Subjective, Mixed
- Difficulty Distribution: Auto or Custom
- Focus Areas: Select specific sections
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Generate & Review
- AI creates questions from content
- Each question linked to page number
- Review and edit as needed
- Save to question bank
Best Practices for PDF Upload
✅ Good PDFs:
- Clear, readable text
- Well-formatted content
- Educational material
- Textbook chapters
- Study notes
❌ Avoid:
- Scanned images without OCR
- Handwritten notes
- Poor quality scans
- Non-educational content
3. Generate from Syllabus
Upload complete syllabus and AI generates comprehensive question bank.
How to Use
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Upload Syllabus
- Paste syllabus text or upload PDF
- AI identifies all topics
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Select Topics
- Choose which topics to cover
- Set question count per topic
- Configure difficulty mix
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Bulk Generation
- AI generates questions for all topics
- Creates complete question bank
- Organized by chapter/topic
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Review in Batches
- Review topic-wise
- Edit and approve
- Save to question bank
AI Generation Settings
Question Types
Multiple Choice (MCQ)
- 4 options (A, B, C, D)
- Single correct answer
- Distractors are plausible
- Suitable for factual knowledge
Subjective Questions
- Short answer (2-3 marks)
- Long answer (5-10 marks)
- Requires explanation
- Tests understanding
True/False
- Binary choice
- Quick assessment
- Tests basic concepts
Fill in the Blanks
- Tests recall
- Specific knowledge
- Single word/phrase answers
Mixed
- Combination of all types
- Balanced question set
- Comprehensive assessment
Difficulty Levels
Easy (30%)
- Basic recall
- Simple concepts
- Direct questions
- Confidence builders
Medium (50%)
- Application of concepts
- Moderate complexity
- Requires understanding
- Most common level
Hard (20%)
- Complex problems
- Multi-step solutions
- Critical thinking
- Advanced concepts
Custom Mix
- Set your own percentages
- Based on exam requirements
- Adjust as needed
Language Options
Generate questions in multiple languages:
- English - Default
- Hindi - हिन्दी में प्रश्न
- Bengali - বাংলায় প্রশ্ন
- More languages - Coming soon
Questions can be translated later if needed.
Quality Control
AI Accuracy
AI-generated questions are typically 85-95% accurate, but always review before using.
Review Checklist
Before saving AI-generated questions:
✅ Content Accuracy
- Facts are correct
- No outdated information
- Curriculum-aligned
- Age-appropriate
✅ Question Quality
- Clear and unambiguous
- Grammatically correct
- Proper formatting
- Logical flow
✅ Options (for MCQ)
- All options plausible
- Only one correct answer
- Similar length
- No obvious patterns
✅ Difficulty Level
- Matches intended level
- Appropriate for grade
- Not too easy or hard
✅ Solution
- Explanation is clear
- Steps are logical
- Helps learning
Editing Generated Questions
Quick Edit:
- Click question to expand
- Edit inline
- Save changes
Full Edit:
- Click "Edit" button
- Opens full editor
- Modify all fields
- Add images or LaTeX
Bulk Actions:
- Select multiple questions
- Delete unwanted
- Change difficulty
- Assign taxonomy
Advanced Features
Custom Prompts
For advanced users, customize AI generation:
- Open Advanced Settings
- Enter Custom Prompt
Generate 10 application-based MCQs on Newton's Laws
with real-world scenarios suitable for Grade 11 students - Generate
- Review results
Bloom's Taxonomy Levels
Generate questions at specific cognitive levels:
- Remember - Recall facts
- Understand - Explain concepts
- Apply - Use in new situations
- Analyze - Break down information
- Evaluate - Make judgments
- Create - Produce new work
Question Pools
Create large pools for randomized exams:
- Generate 100 questions on a topic
- Create exam with random 30
- Each student gets different set
- Reduces cheating
Credit System
AI generation uses credits from your account.
Credit Usage
- Topic Generation: 1 credit per question
- PDF Generation: 2 credits per question
- Syllabus Generation: 1.5 credits per question
- Custom Prompts: 2 credits per question
Managing Credits
- Check balance in top-right corner
- Purchase more credits in "Billing"
- Free tier: 50 credits/month
- Paid plans: Unlimited or bulk credits
Tips for Best Results
Topic Generation
✅ Be Specific
- Instead of "Physics", use "Newton's Second Law"
- Instead of "History", use "French Revolution causes"
✅ Provide Context
- Mention grade level
- Specify curriculum (CBSE, ICSE, etc.)
- Include key concepts to cover
✅ Use Examples
- "Generate questions like: What is the SI unit of force?"
- Helps AI understand your style
PDF Generation
✅ Quality Content
- Use well-written textbooks
- Clear, structured content
- Proper headings and sections
✅ Relevant Material
- Upload only relevant chapters
- Remove unnecessary pages
- Focus on core content
✅ Optimal Length
- 10-30 pages ideal
- Too short: Limited questions
- Too long: Processing time increases
Review Process
✅ Don't Skip Review
- Always check AI output
- Fix any errors
- Improve wording
✅ Test Questions
- Try answering yourself
- Check if options are clear
- Verify correct answer
✅ Enhance Quality
- Add images or diagrams
- Include formulas
- Write detailed solutions
Common Issues
Poor Quality Questions
Problem: Questions are too easy/hard or irrelevant
Solution:
- Be more specific in topic description
- Set appropriate difficulty level
- Provide better context
- Use custom prompts
Incorrect Information
Problem: AI generates factually wrong content
Solution:
- Always review before saving
- Edit incorrect parts
- Report serious errors
- Use reliable source PDFs
Language Issues
Problem: Grammar or translation errors
Solution:
- Edit text manually
- Use English for best results
- Report language-specific issues
- Proofread before saving
Generation Failed
Problem: AI couldn't generate questions
Solution:
- Check topic is clear
- Ensure PDF is readable
- Try smaller batch
- Check credit balance
- Contact support
Best Practices
Workflow
- Generate in batches - 10-20 questions at a time
- Review immediately - While context is fresh
- Edit as needed - Improve quality
- Organize well - Assign proper taxonomy
- Test questions - Use in practice exams first
Quality Over Quantity
- Better to have 20 great questions than 100 mediocre ones
- Spend time reviewing and editing
- Build quality question bank over time
Continuous Improvement
- Learn from student feedback
- Identify problematic questions
- Refine generation settings
- Build better prompts
Next Steps
- Question Bank Management - Organize your questions
- Building Exams - Use generated questions
- Batch Import - Import existing papers
Need Help?
- Check FAQ
- Contact support: support@edukali.ai
- Watch video tutorials (coming soon)