AP AMVI 2022 previous year paper practice · PYQ-pattern set

AP AMVI 2022 PYQ-pattern questions

Showing 10 of the 28 PYQ-pattern questions in this set — freshly worded in that year's pattern, not the original questions. Answers and solutions open under each question.

1. Q1 · Andhra Pradesh History

   The Salankayanas, who ruled parts of coastal Andhra Pradesh during the early medieval period, had their capital at which of the following places?

   • A. Vengi
   • B. Amaravati
   • C. Dharanikota
   • D. Nagarjunakonda
   Answer and solution

   Answer: A

   The Salankayanas ruled from Vengi (modern-day coastal Andhra Pradesh) during the 4th-5th centuries CE. They were contemporaries of the later Ikshvakus and were known for their patronage of Buddhism.

2. Q2 · Ancient India

   Which of the following statements about the Satavahana dynasty is/are correct? 1. They were the first Indian rulers to issue coins with portraits of kings. 2. They patronized both Buddhism and Brahmanism. 3. Their official language was Sanskrit. Select the correct answer:

   • A. 1 and 2 only
   • B. 2 and 3 only
   • C. 1 and 3 only
   • D. 1, 2 and 3
   Answer and solution

   Answer: A

   Statements 1 and 2 are correct. The Satavahanas were among the first to issue coins with royal portraits. They patronized both Buddhism and Brahmanism. However, their official language was Prakrit, not Sanskrit, as evidenced by their inscriptions.

3. Q3 · Local Government & Panchayati Raj

   The constitutional amendment that provided for reservation of seats for women in Panchayats at all levels is:

   • A. 72nd Amendment Act
   • B. 73rd Amendment Act
   • C. 74th Amendment Act
   • D. 76th Amendment Act
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   The 73rd Amendment Act of 1992 mandated reservation of not less than one-third of seats for women in Panchayats, strengthening grassroots democracy and women's participation.

4. Q4 · Indian Constitution

   The concept of 'Equality before Law' enshrined in Article 14 of the Indian Constitution has been borrowed from which country's constitution?

   • A. United States of America
   • B. United Kingdom
   • C. Ireland
   • D. Canada
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   The concept of 'Equality before Law' in Article 14 is derived from the British constitutional principle of 'Rule of Law', ensuring equal protection and application of laws to all citizens.

5. Q5 · Biology Basics

   Which organ in the human body is primarily responsible for detoxification and bile production?

   • A. Pancreas
   • B. Liver
   • C. Kidney
   • D. Spleen
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   The liver is the body's primary detoxification organ and produces bile, which aids in the digestion of fats.

6. Q6 · Physics Basics

   If the frequency of a sound wave is doubled while its wavelength remains constant, what happens to its velocity?

   • A. Velocity becomes half
   • B. Velocity remains constant
   • C. Velocity doubles
   • D. Velocity becomes four times
   Answer and solution

   Answer: C

   The velocity of a wave is given by v = f × λ. If frequency (f) doubles and wavelength (λ) remains constant, then velocity (v) also doubles.

7. Q7 · Verbal Reasoning

   Choose the pair that best expresses a relationship similar to that expressed in the pair: DRIVER : VEHICLE

   • A. Pilot : Airplane
   • B. Road : Car
   • C. Passenger : Bus
   • D. Fuel : Engine
   Answer and solution

   Answer: A

   A driver operates a vehicle, just as a pilot operates an airplane. The relationship is operator to operated object.

8. Q8 · Sports & Awards

   The Thomas Cup and Uber Cup tournaments are associated with which sport?

   • A. Tennis
   • B. Table Tennis
   • C. Badminton
   • D. Squash
   Answer and solution

   Answer: C

   Thomas Cup (men's) and Uber Cup (women's) are prestigious international badminton team championships organized by the Badminton World Federation.

9. Q9 · Emission Control

   Which emission control device uses a ceramic or metallic substrate coated with platinum, palladium, and rhodium to reduce harmful exhaust emissions?

   • A. Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) valve
   • B. Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF)
   • C. Three-way catalytic converter
   • D. Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) system
   Answer and solution

   Answer: C

   The three-way catalytic converter uses precious metals (Pt, Pd, Rh) as catalysts to simultaneously reduce NOx, oxidize CO and HC emissions in gasoline engines.

10. Q10 · Fuel Systems

    In a common rail diesel injection system, what is the typical fuel pressure maintained in the common rail?

    • A. 50-100 bar
    • B. 200-350 bar
    • C. 1000-2000 bar
    • D. 3000-4000 bar
    Answer and solution

    Answer: C

    Modern common rail diesel systems maintain very high fuel pressure (1000-2000 bar) in the rail, enabling precise injection timing, multiple injections per cycle, and better atomization for cleaner combustion.