APPSC Group I 2021 previous year paper practice · PYQ-pattern set

APPSC Group I 2021 PYQ-pattern questions

Showing 10 of the 16 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 · Indian Economy and Planning

   The 'Wholesale Price Index' (WPI) in India is compiled by:

   • A. Reserve Bank of India
   • B. Ministry of Commerce and Industry
   • C. NITI Aayog
   • D. Central Statistics Office
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   The Wholesale Price Index (WPI) in India is compiled and published by the Office of Economic Adviser, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, Ministry of Commerce and Industry on a weekly and monthly basis.

2. Q2 · Arithmetic

   A shopkeeper marks his goods 40% above cost price but allows a discount of 25% on the marked price. What is his net profit percentage?

   • A. 5%
   • B. 10%
   • C. 15%
   • D. 12%
   Answer and solution

   Answer: A

   Let CP = 100. MP = 140. SP after 25% discount = 140 × 0.75 = 105. Profit = 105 - 100 = 5, so profit percentage = 5%.

3. Q3 · Time and Work

   A and B together can complete a piece of work in 12 days. B and C together can complete it in 15 days, and A and C together can complete it in 20 days. How many days will A alone take to complete the work?

   • A. 24 days
   • B. 30 days
   • C. 36 days
   • D. 40 days
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   (A+B) = 1/12, (B+C) = 1/15, (A+C) = 1/20 per day. Adding all: 2(A+B+C) = 1/12 + 1/15 + 1/20 = 1/5, so A+B+C = 1/10. A alone = (A+B+C) − (B+C) = 1/10 − 1/15 = 1/30, so 30 days.

4. Q4 · Verbal Ability

   Complete the analogy: Democracy : India :: Monarchy : ?

   • A. France
   • B. United Kingdom
   • C. United States
   • D. China
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   India follows a democratic system of governance. The United Kingdom has a constitutional monarchy. Thus, Monarchy is to United Kingdom as Democracy is to India.

5. Q5 · History of India

   The Quit India Movement was launched in 1942 with the slogan 'Do or Die'. Which of the following statements about this movement is/are correct? 1. It was a completely non-violent movement throughout India. 2. The British Government arrested all major Congress leaders immediately after the launch. 3. The movement witnessed widespread participation from students and workers. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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

   Answer: B

   Statements 2 and 3 are correct. Congress leaders were arrested immediately, and there was massive participation from students and workers. However, the movement witnessed violent incidents in many places, so statement 1 is incorrect.

6. Q6 · Arithmetic

   A shopkeeper marks his goods 40% above the cost price and gives a discount of 20%. What is his profit percentage?

   • A. 10%
   • B. 12%
   • C. 15%
   • D. 20%
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   Let CP = 100. Marked price = 140. After 20% discount, SP = 140 × 0.8 = 112. Profit = 12, so profit percentage = 12%.

7. Q7 · Time and Work

   A can complete a work in 15 days and B can complete the same work in 20 days. If they work together, in how many days will they complete the work?

   • A. 8 days
   • B. 8.57 days
   • C. 9 days
   • D. 10 days
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   A's rate = 1/15 and B's rate = 1/20. Together = 1/15 + 1/20 = 7/60. Time = 60/7 = 8.57 days.

8. Q8 · Grammar

   Identify the sentence with correct use of preposition.

   • A. He is good in Mathematics.
   • B. He is good at Mathematics.
   • C. He is good on Mathematics.
   • D. He is good with Mathematics.
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   The correct preposition after 'good' when referring to a subject or skill is 'at'. Therefore, 'good at Mathematics' is correct.

9. Q9 · Verbal Ability

   Complete the analogy: Day : Night :: Morning : ?

   • A. Afternoon
   • B. Evening
   • C. Noon
   • D. Dawn
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   Day is the opposite of Night. Similarly, Morning is the opposite part of the day to Evening.

10. Q10 · Verbal Reasoning

    Choose the word that is most opposite in meaning to the word 'DETERIORATE':

    • A. Decline
    • B. Improve
    • C. Reduce
    • D. Weaken
    Answer and solution

    Answer: B

    Deteriorate means to become progressively worse, so its antonym is 'Improve', which means to become better or enhance in quality.