APPSC Group I 2023 previous year paper practice · PYQ-pattern set

APPSC Group I 2023 PYQ-pattern questions

Showing 10 of the 19 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 · History of India

   Consider the following statements regarding the Vijayanagara Empire: 1. Krishnadevaraya belonged to the Tuluva dynasty. 2. The empire was founded by Harihara and Bukka under the guidance of Vidyaranya. 3. The famous Hampi ruins are located in present-day Karnataka. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

   Answer: D

   All three statements are correct. Krishnadevaraya (1509-1529) was the greatest ruler of the Tuluva dynasty. The empire was founded in 1336 by Harihara I and Bukka Raya I with sage Vidyaranya's guidance. Hampi, the capital, is in Karnataka.

2. Q2 · Disaster Management

   Which of the following measures is/are part of structural mitigation for earthquake disasters? 1. Retrofitting of buildings 2. Preparation of emergency evacuation plans 3. Enforcement of building codes 4. Community awareness programs Select the correct answer using the code given below:

   • A. 1 and 3 only
   • B. 2 and 4 only
   • C. 1, 2 and 3 only
   • D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
   Answer and solution

   Answer: A

   Structural mitigation involves physical modifications to structures and enforcement of standards. Retrofitting buildings and enforcing building codes are structural measures. Emergency evacuation plans and awareness programs are non-structural measures.

3. Q3 · Non-Verbal Reasoning

   A cube is painted red on all faces and then cut into 64 smaller identical cubes. How many smaller cubes will have exactly two faces painted?

   • A. 12
   • B. 24
   • C. 32
   • D. 8
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   A cube cut into 64 parts means 4×4×4 division. Cubes with exactly two painted faces lie along the edges (excluding corners). Each edge has 2 such cubes, and a cube has 12 edges: 12 × 2 = 24 cubes.

4. Q4 · Time, Speed and Distance

   A train 150 meters long passes a pole in 15 seconds. How long will it take to cross a platform 250 meters long?

   • A. 40 seconds
   • B. 35 seconds
   • C. 45 seconds
   • D. 50 seconds
   Answer and solution

   Answer: A

   Speed of train = 150/15 = 10 m/s. To cross platform, total distance = 150 + 250 = 400 m. Time = 400/10 = 40 seconds.

5. Q5 · Vocabulary

   Choose the word most OPPOSITE in meaning to the word: EPHEMERAL

   • A. Permanent
   • B. Temporary
   • C. Brief
   • D. Transient
   Answer and solution

   Answer: A

   Ephemeral means lasting for a very short time. The antonym is Permanent, which means lasting indefinitely.

6. Q6 · Statistics and Probability

   The median of a set of 9 consecutive integers is 42. What is the largest number in the set?

   • A. 44
   • B. 45
   • C. 46
   • D. 47
   Answer and solution

   Answer: C

   For 9 consecutive integers, the median is the 5th number. If the median is 42, the numbers are 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46. The largest is 46.

7. Q7 · Geography of India

   Consider the following statements about the Eastern Ghats: 1. They are older than the Western Ghats in geological formation. 2. They receive more rainfall than the Western Ghats. 3. They are discontinuous and consist of several hill ranges. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

   Answer: B

   Statements 1 and 3 are correct. The Eastern Ghats are geologically older and are discontinuous, forming isolated hill ranges. However, they receive less rainfall than the Western Ghats.

8. Q8 · Logical Reasoning

   In a certain code language, 'PAPER' is written as 'QBQFS'. How is 'PENCIL' written in that code?

   • A. QFODJM
   • B. QFMDJM
   • C. QFODJL
   • D. OFMBJK
   Answer and solution

   Answer: A

   Each letter is replaced by the next letter in the alphabet. P→Q, E→F, N→O, C→D, I→J, L→M. Therefore, PENCIL becomes QFODJM.

9. Q9 · Non-Verbal Reasoning

   A clock shows 3:15. What is the acute angle between the hour hand and the minute hand?

   • A. 0°
   • B. 7.5°
   • C. 15°
   • D. 22.5°
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   At 3:15, the minute hand is at 90° (15 minutes = 90°) and the hour hand is at 97.5° (3 hours + 0.25 hour = 90° + 7.5°). The acute angle is 7.5°.

10. Q10 · Geometry

    The area of a square is 144 cm². What is the perimeter of the square?

    • A. 36 cm
    • B. 48 cm
    • C. 52 cm
    • D. 60 cm
    Answer and solution

    Answer: B

    Side of square = √144 = 12 cm. Perimeter = 4 × 12 = 48 cm.