AP AMVI 2025 previous year paper practice · PYQ-pattern set

AP AMVI 2025 PYQ-pattern questions

Showing 10 of the 29 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 · Modern India & Freedom Struggle

   The Vernacular Press Act of 1878 was repealed during the tenure of which Viceroy?

   • A. Lord Dufferin
   • B. Lord Ripon
   • C. Lord Curzon
   • D. Lord Lytton
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   Lord Ripon repealed the Vernacular Press Act in 1882 as part of his liberal policies. The Act had been introduced by Lord Lytton in 1878 to curb the freedom of the Indian language press.

2. Q2 · World Geography Basics

   The Strait of Hormuz, a strategically important waterway, connects the Persian Gulf with which body of water?

   • A. Red Sea
   • B. Mediterranean Sea
   • C. Gulf of Oman
   • D. Caspian Sea
   Answer and solution

   Answer: C

   The Strait of Hormuz connects the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman and Arabian Sea. It is one of the world's most strategic chokepoints, with approximately one-fifth of global oil supply passing through it.

3. Q3 · Indian Constitution

   Which of the following constitutional provisions specifically empowers the Parliament to legislate on matters in the State List during a national emergency?

   • A. Article 249
   • B. Article 250
   • C. Article 352
   • D. Article 356
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   Article 250 empowers Parliament to legislate on subjects in the State List when a Proclamation of Emergency is in operation, allowing centralized decision-making during emergencies.

4. Q4 · Economy Basics

   Which of the following correctly represents the relationship between Gross National Product (GNP) and Net National Product (NNP)?

   • A. NNP = GNP + Depreciation
   • B. NNP = GNP - Depreciation
   • C. NNP = GNP + Net Factor Income from Abroad
   • D. NNP = GNP - Indirect Taxes
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   Net National Product (NNP) is calculated by subtracting depreciation (consumption of fixed capital) from Gross National Product (GNP), representing the actual value addition in the economy.

5. Q5 · AP Economy

   Which of the following sectors contributes the highest share to Andhra Pradesh's Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) in recent years?

   • A. Agriculture and allied activities
   • B. Manufacturing industries
   • C. Services sector
   • D. Mining and quarrying
   Answer and solution

   Answer: C

   The services sector accounts for the largest share of AP's GSDP, contributing over 55% to the state's economy, surpassing agriculture and manufacturing.

6. Q6 · Logical Reasoning

   In a certain code language, VEHICLE is written as WFIJDMF. How will TRAFFIC be written in that code?

   • A. USBGGJD
   • B. USBGGJE
   • C. TSBGGJD
   • D. UQBGGJD
   Answer and solution

   Answer: A

   Each letter is shifted one position forward in the alphabet. T→U, R→S, A→B, F→G, F→G, I→J, C→D. Therefore, TRAFFIC becomes USBGGJD.

7. Q7 · Engine Components

   What is the primary function of piston rings in an internal combustion engine?

   • A. To connect the piston to the crankshaft
   • B. To seal the combustion chamber and control oil consumption
   • C. To open and close the intake valves
   • D. To cool the cylinder head
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   Piston rings seal the gap between the piston and cylinder wall, preventing combustion gases from escaping and controlling oil consumption by scraping excess oil back to the crankcase.

8. Q8 · Thermodynamic Cycles

   In a Diesel cycle, the heat addition process occurs at constant pressure. If the cut-off ratio is 2.5 and the compression ratio is 18, what is the expansion ratio?

   • A. 5.2
   • B. 7.2
   • C. 9.0
   • D. 15.5
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   Expansion ratio = Compression ratio / Cut-off ratio = 18 / 2.5 = 7.2. This represents the ratio of cylinder volume at the end of expansion to the volume at the end of heat addition.

9. Q9 · Gearbox

   In a synchromesh gearbox, what is the function of the synchronizer cone?

   • A. To increase gear ratio during shifting
   • B. To equalize the speeds of gear and shaft before engagement
   • C. To provide reverse gear functionality
   • D. To reduce the load on bearings during gear changes
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   The synchronizer cone uses friction to match the rotational speeds of the gear and shaft before engagement, allowing smooth, clash-free gear changes without double-clutching.

10. Q10 · Ancient India

    Which of the following ancient Indian texts provides the earliest reference to iron smelting technology?

    • A. Rigveda
    • B. Atharvaveda
    • C. Yajurveda
    • D. Samaveda
    Answer and solution

    Answer: B

    The Atharvaveda contains the earliest references to iron smelting and working in ancient India, marking an important technological advancement during the later Vedic period.