DSSSB TGT 2025 previous year paper practice · PYQ-pattern set

DSSSB TGT 2025 PYQ-pattern questions

Showing 10 of the 17 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 · Art and Culture

   The Kuchipudi dance form originated in which Indian state?

   • A. Odisha
   • B. Tamil Nadu
   • C. Andhra Pradesh
   • D. Karnataka
   Answer and solution

   Answer: C

   Kuchipudi is a classical dance-drama form that originated in the village of Kuchipudi in Andhra Pradesh.

2. Q2 · Everyday Science

   Which vitamin is primarily responsible for the coagulation of blood in the human body?

   • A. Vitamin A
   • B. Vitamin K
   • C. Vitamin D
   • D. Vitamin E
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   Vitamin K plays a crucial role in blood clotting by aiding in the production of clotting factors, which prevent excessive bleeding.

3. Q3 · Analysis and Judgement

   A principal must decide whether to expel a student who was caught cheating during a unit test but has consistently maintained good academic performance and behavior in the past five years. Which of the following analyses best balances fairness with institutional integrity?

   • A. The student should be given a warning since a single mistake should not determine their entire future
   • B. The student should be expelled immediately to set a strict example for other students
   • C. The student should face suspension with counseling and a written undertaking about future conduct
   • D. The matter should be ignored as the student's overall record is excellent
   Answer and solution

   Answer: C

   Option C balances accountability with redemption, acknowledging the misconduct through suspension while providing rehabilitation through counseling, which maintains both fairness and institutional standards.

4. Q4 · Relationship Concepts

   Pointing to a photograph, Sunita said, 'She is the daughter of the only son of my grandmother.' How is the girl in the photograph related to Sunita?

   • A. Sister
   • B. Niece
   • C. Cousin
   • D. Daughter
   Answer and solution

   Answer: A

   The only son of Sunita's grandmother is Sunita's father. The daughter of Sunita's father is Sunita's sister.

5. Q5 · Simplification

   Simplify: 48 ÷ 4 + 6 × 3 − 10

   • A. 18
   • B. 20
   • C. 22
   • D. 24
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   48÷4=12, 6×3=18, so 12+18−10=20. This eliminates 18, 22, 24.

6. Q6 · Simple and Compound Interest

   A sum of money doubles itself in 8 years at simple interest. In how many years will it become 5 times itself at the same rate?

   • A. 20 years
   • B. 28 years
   • C. 32 years
   • D. 40 years
   Answer and solution

   Answer: C

   If P doubles in 8 years, SI = P in 8 years, so rate R = (P×100)/(P×8) = 12.5% per annum. For amount to become 5P, SI needed = 4P. Time = (4P×100)/(P×12.5) = 32 years.

7. Q7 · Time and Work

   A can complete a work in 18 days and B can complete the same work in 24 days. They work together for 6 days, after which A leaves. How many more days will B take to finish the remaining work?

   • A. 10 days
   • B. 11 days
   • C. 12 days
   • D. 9 days
   Answer and solution

   Answer: A

   A's rate=1/18, B's rate=1/24. Together in 6 days: 6(1/18+1/24)=6(4/72+3/72)=6(7/72)=42/72=7/12. Remaining=5/12. B alone takes (5/12)/(1/24)=5/12*24=10 days.

8. Q8 · Shabd Bhandar

   'आकाश' शब्द का पर्यायवाची निम्न में से कौन सा है?

   • A. व्योम
   • B. धरा
   • C. सागर
   • D. पर्वत
   Answer and solution

   Answer: A

   'व्योम' आकाश का पर्यायवाची शब्द है। धरा = पृथ्वी, सागर = समुद्र, पर्वत = पहाड़।

9. Q9 · Reading Comprehension

   Read the passage carefully and answer the question: 'Innovation in education is no longer optional—it is imperative. As the global economy becomes increasingly knowledge-driven, educators must equip students not only with factual information but also with critical thinking, creativity, and adaptability. Traditional rote learning methods are inadequate in preparing students for the complexities of modern life.' What does the author primarily emphasize in this passage?

   • A. The importance of maintaining traditional teaching methods
   • B. The need for innovation and skills beyond rote learning in education
   • C. The declining importance of factual knowledge
   • D. The role of the global economy in reducing education quality
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   The author stresses that innovation in education is essential and that students need critical thinking, creativity, and adaptability—skills that go beyond traditional rote learning. Therefore, option B is correct.

10. Q10 · Science (TGT Natural/Physical Science)

    Which of the following organelles is known as the 'powerhouse of the cell'?

    • A. Ribosome
    • B. Mitochondria
    • C. Golgi apparatus
    • D. Endoplasmic reticulum
    Answer and solution

    Answer: B

    Mitochondria are called the powerhouse of the cell because they produce ATP through cellular respiration, providing energy for various cellular processes.