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DSSSB TGT 2023 previous year paper practice · PYQ-pattern set
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Q1 · History
The Doctrine of Lapse, which led to the annexation of several princely states, was introduced by which British Governor-General?
- A. Lord Wellesley
- B. Lord Dalhousie
- C. Lord Hastings
- D. Lord Cornwallis
Answer and solution
Answer: B
Lord Dalhousie introduced the Doctrine of Lapse (1848–1856), which allowed the British to annex states without natural heirs.
Q2 · Economics
Which index is used by the Reserve Bank of India to measure retail inflation in the economy?
- A. Wholesale Price Index (WPI)
- B. Consumer Price Index (CPI)
- C. Producer Price Index (PPI)
- D. GDP Deflator
Answer and solution
Answer: B
The Reserve Bank of India uses the Consumer Price Index (CPI) to measure retail inflation, which tracks changes in the prices paid by consumers for goods and services.
Q3 · National & International Organisations
Which international organization is responsible for maintaining international peace and security and has its headquarters in New York?
- A. World Health Organization
- B. United Nations
- C. International Monetary Fund
- D. World Trade Organization
Answer and solution
Answer: B
The United Nations (UN), headquartered in New York, was established to maintain international peace and security, develop friendly relations among nations, and promote social progress.
Q4 · Visual Memory
Four symbols were shown in a sequence for 5 seconds: ★ ⬢ ◆ ◉. After removal, which of the following represents the third and first symbols in correct order?
- A. ◆ ★
- B. ⬢ ◆
- C. ★ ◆
- D. ◉ ★
Answer and solution
Answer: A
The third symbol is ◆ (diamond) and the first symbol is ★ (star), making the correct sequence ◆ ★.
Q5 · Verbal and Figure Classification
Find the odd one out from the following group of words.
- A. Mercury
- B. Venus
- C. Mars
- D. Moon
Answer and solution
Answer: D
Mercury, Venus, and Mars are planets, while the Moon is a natural satellite, making it the odd one out.
Q6 · Coding and Decoding
In a certain code language, if 'BOOK' is coded as 'CPPL', then how is 'DESK' coded in the same language?
- A. EFTL
- B. EFTK
- C. EGTL
- D. DFTL
Answer and solution
Answer: A
Each letter is shifted forward by 1 in the English alphabet: B→C, O→P, O→P, K→L. Similarly, D→E, E→F, S→T, K→L.
Q7 · Average
The average of five numbers is 48. If one number is excluded, the average becomes 45. What is the excluded number?
- A. 54
- B. 60
- C. 63
- D. 66
Answer and solution
Answer: B
Sum of 5 numbers = 48×5 = 240. Sum of 4 numbers = 45×4 = 180. Excluded number = 240 − 180 = 60.
Q8 · Mensuration
The perimeter of a rectangle is 56 cm and its length is 16 cm. What is its area?
- A. 180 cm²
- B. 192 cm²
- C. 200 cm²
- D. 224 cm²
Answer and solution
Answer: B
Perimeter = 2(l + b) = 56, so l + b = 28. Given l = 16, breadth b = 28 - 16 = 12 cm. Area = l × b = 16 × 12 = 192 cm².
Q9 · Vakya Shuddhi
निम्नलिखित में से शुद्ध वाक्य कौन सा है?
- A. वह प्रतिदिन स्कूल जाता है।
- B. वह रोज़ाना प्रतिदिन स्कूल जाता है।
- C. वह स्कूल जाना है।
- D. वह स्कूल को गया।
Answer and solution
Answer: A
विकल्प A शुद्ध है। विकल्प B में 'रोज़ाना' और 'प्रतिदिन' का दोहराव अशुद्ध है। विकल्प C और D में क्रिया और कर्ता में अशुद्धि है।
Q10 · Hindi Sahitya
कबीरदास किस काव्यधारा के प्रमुख कवि माने जाते हैं?
- A. रीतिकाल
- B. भक्तिकाल – निर्गुण धारा
- C. आदिकाल
- D. छायावाद
Answer and solution
Answer: B
कबीरदास भक्तिकाल की निर्गुण भक्ति धारा (ज्ञानाश्रयी शाखा) के प्रमुख कवि हैं, जिन्होंने समाज में व्याप्त आडंबरों का विरोध किया।
Breakdown by subject
Section A — General Awareness
4 questions
Section A — General Intelligence and Reasoning
4 questions
Section A — Arithmetical and Numerical Ability
2 questions
Section A — Hindi Language
2 questions
Section A — English Language
1 questions
Section B — Subject Knowledge (Graduation Level)
3 questions
Section B — Teaching Methodology and Pedagogy
3 questions