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APPSC Group III 2022 previous year paper practice · PYQ-pattern set
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Q1 · Geography of India
Which of the following rivers does NOT originate in the Western Ghats?
- A. Godavari
- B. Krishna
- C. Kaveri
- D. Narmada
Answer and solution
Answer: D
The Narmada River originates from the Amarkantak Plateau in Madhya Pradesh, while Godavari, Krishna, and Kaveri all originate in the Western Ghats and flow eastward into the Bay of Bengal.
Q2 · Current Affairs
The concept of 'Blue Economy' primarily focuses on sustainable use of which resource?
- A. Forest ecosystems
- B. Ocean resources
- C. Mineral deposits
- D. Agricultural land
Answer and solution
Answer: B
The Blue Economy concept emphasizes the sustainable use and conservation of ocean and marine resources for economic growth, improved livelihoods, and ecosystem health, while maintaining the sustainability of oceanic resources.
Q3 · International Organisations
The headquarters of the World Health Organization (WHO) is located in which city?
- A. New York
- B. Geneva
- C. Paris
- D. Vienna
Answer and solution
Answer: B
The World Health Organization is a specialized agency of the United Nations headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, responsible for international public health.
Q4 · Environment and Ecology
Which of the following gases is primarily responsible for the depletion of the ozone layer in the stratosphere?
- A. Carbon dioxide
- B. Methane
- C. Chlorofluorocarbons
- D. Nitrous oxide
Answer and solution
Answer: C
Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) are the primary cause of stratospheric ozone depletion, as they release chlorine atoms when broken down by UV radiation, which then catalytically destroy ozone molecules.
Q5 · Culture and Heritage of AP
Which classical dance form is most prominently associated with Andhra Pradesh?
- A. Kathakali
- B. Kuchipudi
- C. Bharatanatyam
- D. Odissi
Answer and solution
Answer: B
Kuchipudi is the most prominent classical dance form of Andhra Pradesh, known for its fast footwork, expressive gestures, and dance-drama performances.
Q6 · Bifurcation of AP (2014)
On which date did the bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh officially take effect, creating Telangana as a separate state?
- A. 1 March 2014
- B. 2 June 2014
- C. 18 February 2014
- D. 1 November 2014
Answer and solution
Answer: B
2 June 2014 was the appointed day according to the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014, when the bifurcation officially took effect and Telangana was formed.
Q7 · Panchayat Raj in Andhra Pradesh
Under the Andhra Pradesh Panchayat Raj Act, what is the term of office for an elected member of a Gram Panchayat?
- A. 3 years
- B. 4 years
- C. 5 years
- D. 6 years
Answer and solution
Answer: C
The term of office for elected members of all three tiers of Panchayati Raj Institutions, including Gram Panchayats in Andhra Pradesh, is five years from the date of the first meeting as per the 73rd Amendment.
Q8 · Flagship Rural Schemes (Central)
The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) guarantees how many days of wage employment per household per financial year?
- A. 90 days
- B. 100 days
- C. 120 days
- D. 150 days
Answer and solution
Answer: B
MGNREGA guarantees 100 days of wage employment in a financial year to every rural household whose adult members volunteer to do unskilled manual work, making it one of the largest social security schemes in the world.
Q9 · Error Correction
Identify the part of the sentence that contains an error: 'Neither the principal (A) / nor the teachers (B) / was present (C) / at the meeting. (D)'
- A. A
- B. B
- C. C
- D. D (No error)
Answer and solution
Answer: C
When 'neither-nor' connects subjects, the verb agrees with the nearest subject. Since 'teachers' is plural, the verb should be 'were' not 'was'.
Q10 · English Grammar
Identify the sentence in Passive Voice:
- A. The farmers are harvesting the crops.
- B. The crops were harvested by the farmers.
- C. The farmers will harvest the crops tomorrow.
- D. The farmers harvested the crops last week.
Answer and solution
Answer: B
In passive voice, the subject receives the action. Option B shows 'crops' as the subject receiving the action of harvesting, with 'by the farmers' indicating the doer.
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