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APPSC Group III 2021 previous year paper practice · PYQ-pattern set
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Q1 · World Geography
Which of the following countries shares borders with both the Black Sea and the Mediterranean Sea?
- A. Greece
- B. Turkey
- C. Bulgaria
- D. Syria
Answer and solution
Answer: B
Turkey is the only country that has coastlines on both the Black Sea (to the north) and the Mediterranean Sea (to the south), making it a transcontinental nation connecting Europe and Asia.
Q2 · Indian Polity and Constitution
How many members can be nominated by the President to the Rajya Sabha?
- A. 10
- B. 12
- C. 14
- D. 16
Answer and solution
Answer: B
According to Article 80 of the Indian Constitution, the President can nominate 12 members to the Rajya Sabha who have special knowledge or practical experience in fields like literature, science, art, and social service.
Q3 · History of Andhra Pradesh
The famous Buddhist site of Amaravati, known for its ancient stupa and sculptures, is located on the banks of which river?
- A. Godavari
- B. Krishna
- C. Pennar
- D. Tungabhadra
Answer and solution
Answer: B
Amaravati, a significant Buddhist heritage site in Andhra Pradesh dating from the 3rd century BCE, is located on the southern bank of the Krishna River and is renowned for its ancient Mahachaitya stupa.
Q4 · Administration of AP
How many districts did Andhra Pradesh have after the bifurcation following the reorganization act of 2014, before the subsequent reorganization that increased the number to 28?
- A. 11
- B. 13
- C. 15
- D. 17
Answer and solution
Answer: B
After bifurcation in 2014, residuary Andhra Pradesh initially had 13 districts. The number was later increased to the current 28 districts through administrative reorganization.
Q5 · Economy of AP
Andhra Pradesh contributes approximately what percentage of India's total fish production?
- A. 20%
- B. 25%
- C. 30%
- D. 35%
Answer and solution
Answer: C
Andhra Pradesh contributes approximately 30% to India's total fish production and accounts for about 35% of the country's total seafood exports, making it a major player in the fisheries sector.
Q6 · Social Movements of AP
Which literary figure from Andhra Pradesh is credited with pioneering the revolutionary literature movement and is known for the progressive poetry collection 'Maha Prasthanam'?
- A. Unnava Lakshminarayana
- B. Sri Sri (Srirangam Srinivasa Rao)
- C. Gurram Jashuva
- D. Tripuraneni Ramaswamy
Answer and solution
Answer: B
Sri Sri revolutionized Telugu poetry with his progressive and patriotic works, especially 'Maha Prasthanam,' which became an anthem of social change and the nationalist movement in Andhra Pradesh.
Q7 · 73rd Constitutional Amendment
The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act added which new schedule to the Constitution of India listing subjects for Panchayats?
- A. Tenth Schedule
- B. Eleventh Schedule
- C. Twelfth Schedule
- D. Thirteenth Schedule
Answer and solution
Answer: B
The 73rd Amendment added the Eleventh Schedule to the Constitution, listing 29 functional subjects that can be devolved to Panchayats, including agriculture, rural housing, education, and health.
Q8 · English Grammar
Choose the correct preposition to complete the sentence: She has been working in this office ______ five years.
- A. since
- B. from
- C. for
- D. during
Answer and solution
Answer: C
'For' is used with a period of time (five years), while 'since' is used with a point in time. The correct choice is 'for five years'.
Q9 · Error Correction
Identify the part of the sentence that contains an error: 'One of my friends (A) / are planning (B) / to visit Delhi (C) / next month. (D)'
- A. A
- B. B
- C. C
- D. D (No error)
Answer and solution
Answer: B
The subject 'One of my friends' is singular (referring to one friend), so the verb should be 'is planning' not 'are planning'.
Q10 · Environment and Ecology
Consider the following statements about mangrove ecosystems: 1. Mangroves thrive in saline coastal habitats in tropical and subtropical regions 2. Mangroves are highly efficient carbon sinks 3. Pneumatophores are aerial roots that help mangroves in gas exchange Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- A. 1 and 2 only
- B. 2 and 3 only
- C. 1 and 3 only
- D. 1, 2 and 3
Answer and solution
Answer: D
All statements are correct. Mangroves grow in saline coastal areas in tropical and subtropical regions, act as highly efficient carbon sinks sequestering large amounts of carbon, and have specialized pneumatophores (breathing roots) for gas exchange in waterlogged soils.
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