DSSSB TGT · Previous year papers · 2021
DSSSB TGT 2021 previous year paper practice · PYQ-pattern set
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Q1 · Sports
The Thomas Cup is associated with which sport?
- A. Table Tennis
- B. Badminton
- C. Tennis
- D. Squash
Answer and solution
Answer: B
The Thomas Cup is a prestigious international men's team badminton championship held biennially since 1949.
Q2 · Polity and Constitution
Under which schedule of the Indian Constitution are the provisions related to Anti-Defection Law included?
- A. Ninth Schedule
- B. Tenth Schedule
- C. Eleventh Schedule
- D. Twelfth Schedule
Answer and solution
Answer: B
The Tenth Schedule of the Indian Constitution, added by the 52nd Amendment Act (1985), contains the Anti-Defection Law provisions.
Q3 · Similarities and Differences
Three of the following four are alike in a certain way and hence form a group. Which one does NOT belong to the group?
- A. Triangle
- B. Rectangle
- C. Circle
- D. Cylinder
Answer and solution
Answer: D
Triangle, Rectangle, and Circle are all two-dimensional shapes, whereas Cylinder is a three-dimensional shape and does not belong to the group.
Q4 · National & International Organisations
Which of the following organizations is associated with the regulation of international trade and resolving trade disputes between nations?
- A. International Labour Organization
- B. World Trade Organization
- C. United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
- D. International Atomic Energy Agency
Answer and solution
Answer: B
The World Trade Organization (WTO) deals with the global rules of trade between nations and provides a framework for negotiating trade agreements and resolving disputes.
Q5 · Decision Making
A headmaster has a limited budget and must choose between purchasing new science lab equipment (benefiting 60 students) or upgrading the school library (benefiting 300 students). Both are equally urgent. What decision criterion should be prioritized?
- A. Purchase lab equipment as science education needs specialized resources
- B. Upgrade the library since it benefits a larger number of students
- C. Defer both decisions until next year when more funds are available
- D. Split the budget equally between both options
Answer and solution
Answer: B
When urgency is equal, the utilitarian principle of maximizing benefit for the greatest number should guide the decision, making library upgrade the priority.
Q6 · Percentage
A shopkeeper increases the price of an item by 25% and then offers a discount of 20%. What is the net percentage change in the price?
- A. 0% (no change)
- B. 5% decrease
- C. 5% increase
- D. 1% increase
Answer and solution
Answer: A
Let original price = 100. After 25% increase = 125. After 20% discount on 125 = 125 − 25 = 100. Net change = 0%.
Q7 · Number System
The LCM of two numbers is 240 and their HCF is 16. If one of the numbers is 48, what is the other number?
- A. 60
- B. 72
- C. 80
- D. 96
Answer and solution
Answer: C
Using the formula: Product of two numbers = LCM × HCF. So 48 × other number = 240 × 16 = 3840. Other number = 3840 ÷ 48 = 80.
Q8 · Hindi Vyakaran
निम्नलिखित में से कौन सा शब्द 'संज्ञा' का भेद नहीं है?
- A. व्यक्तिवाचक संज्ञा
- B. जातिवाचक संज्ञा
- C. भाववाचक संज्ञा
- D. गुणवाचक संज्ञा
Answer and solution
Answer: D
संज्ञा के मुख्य भेद व्यक्तिवाचक, जातिवाचक और भाववाचक हैं। 'गुणवाचक' विशेषण का भेद है, संज्ञा का नहीं।
Q9 · Time, Speed and Distance
Two trains running in opposite directions cross a man standing on the platform in 15 seconds and 20 seconds respectively. If they cross each other in 18 seconds, what is the ratio of their speeds?
- A. 2:3
- B. 3:2
- C. 4:5
- D. 5:4
Answer and solution
Answer: A
Lengths are 15a and 20b. Time to cross each other: (15a+20b)/(a+b)=18, giving 15a+20b=18a+18b, so 2b=3a, a:b=2:3.
Q10 · Idioms and Phrases
Select the correct meaning of the idiom: 'To burn the midnight oil'
- A. To waste time unnecessarily
- B. To study or work late into the night
- C. To celebrate at night
- D. To sleep peacefully
Answer and solution
Answer: B
The idiom 'burn the midnight oil' means to work or study late into the night, often referring to intense preparation or hard work.
Breakdown by subject
Section A — General Awareness
4 questions
Section A — General Intelligence and Reasoning
3 questions
Section A — Arithmetical and Numerical Ability
3 questions
Section A — Hindi Language
2 questions
Section A — English Language
1 questions
Section B — Subject Knowledge (Graduation Level)
2 questions
Section B — Teaching Methodology and Pedagogy
4 questions